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The number of immigrants from Africa and the Caribbean has been increasing in recent years and they now account for almost ten per cent of the overall black population in the United States. Foreign-born blacks made up just 3.1 per cent of the black population in 1980, but they accounted for 8.7 per cent of that group in 2013, according to a report from the Pew Research Center. With 3.8 million foreign-born blacks already living in the United States, the center estimates 16.5 per cent of the US black population will be comprised of immigrants by 2060. The nearly 586,000 Haitians (above) in the US account for about 15 per cent of the black immigrant population . Foreign-born blacks were 3.1 per cent of the black population in 1980, but made up 8.7 per cent of group in 2013 . About 50 per cent of the black immigrant population hail from the Caribbean and 36 per cent come from Africa . Immigrants from Jamaica and Haiti make up approximately a third of the foreign-born black population, while immigrants from Ethiopia, Nigeria and Ghana make up about 15 per cent of the population, according to the Pew Center. Most of the immigrants are from Jamaica and Haiti . Overall about 50 per cent of the black immigrant population hail from the Caribbean, while 36 per cent come from Africa. Immigrants from Central and South America account for most of the remaining population. The immigrant increase is especially notable in cities with large black populations. In the Miami metro area, about 34 per cent of blacks are foreign-born compared to 28 per cent in New York City and 15 per cent in Washington, DC. The majority of the 40 million US-born African Americans trace their heritage to African ancestors brought to America as slaves. The shift is causing the black population in the US to become less homogenous, the Washington Post reported. Black immigrants tend to be older, more likely to have a college degree and less likely to live in poverty than the US-born population, according to the Pew report. Foreign-born blacks are also more likely to be married and have a higher income. Demographer William Frey said: 'Just because they’re new immigrants, they have different needs and patterns, probably in terms of language in many cases, in terms of assimilation. 'And so they probably shouldn’t be confused with native-born blacks in lots of ways, who have their own needs to be addressed.” The Ethiopian New Year Celebration in Washington in 2012. There are about 191,000 Ethiopian immigrants . Foreign-born blacks are more likely to be married and mostly have higher incomes than the US-born population . Immigrants from Jamaica (above) and Haiti make up approximately a third of the foreign-born black population .

Foreign-born blacks made up 3.1 per cent of the black population in 1980 . That number has been on rise and they were 8.7 per cent of group in 2013 . Majority of immigrants are from Jamaica, Haiti, Ethiopia and Nigeria . Black immigrants more likely to have college degree and have a higher income and are less likely to live in poverty than the US-born population . Foreign-born blacks are now large part of population in NYC, DC and Miami .

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Ronny Deila is preparing for the William Hill Scottish Cup semi-final against Inverness, believing Celtic themselves provide the biggest hurdle to their treble hopes. The Scottish League Cup winners are eight points clear of Aberdeen at the top of the Scottish Premiership with six games remaining and strong favourites to make it four in a row. Asked ahead of the trip to Hampden Park on Sunday if he felt he had a treble-winning squad at his disposal, the Norwegian boss said: . Ronny Deila is preparing his Celtic side for Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final against Inverness . As they ready themselves for the trip to Hampden Park, Celtic will be focused on treble hopes . 'We will see but I really believe that we can do it and now it is up to us. 'If we are performing well, we know that we are very hard to beat. 'We have shown that for a long, long time now and again, our biggest opponent is ourselves. 'We need to keep our mind on the right things. 'I have felt a sense of excitement for a long time. But it is very important to focus on the next training session and next game, instead of thinking of what might be, thinking of what we have to do to make it as good as possible now.' Deila believes treble success will help not only attract players to the club this summer, but also help keep those who are already at Parkhead and perhaps thinking of moving to pastures new. The former Stromsgodset boss said: 'The players are happy, they enjoy being in Glasgow and at Celtic and if they see the team is going forward they want to stay, that is my experience. The Scottish League Cup winners are eight points clear in Scottish Premiership with six games to play . 'It's my job to make the staff and players feel well and have fun and looking forward to coming to work. 'It is not like that everywhere. I've had players come to me who are very unhappy and then money is nothing, in my opinion.' The day after Wednesday night's 4-1 home win over Kilmarnock, Deila travelled south to see Celtic's development team lose on penalties to Manchester City in the quarter-final of the Premier League International Cup. After their early Champions League exit, Celtic fans could be celebrating a treble-winning season soon . Out of favour striker Stefan Scepovic, who was signed from Sporting Gijon for a reported fee of £2.3million in September, was given some game time and Deila, who has Anthony Stokes suspended and Gary Mackay-Steven and Stuart Armstrong cup-tied for the Caley game, revealed the 25-year-old Serbia international will be in his plans for Hampden. He said: 'Scepovic is in the squad for Sunday. He needed a game instead of sitting on the bench on Wednesday. 'His contribution is going up and down. There is competition, it's tough to switch around when you have other strikers doing well. 'But he has some qualities that the others don't have and he's trying to improve.'

Celtic face Inverness in Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park . Ronny Deila's side are on course for a treble-winning season this year . Scottish League Cup winners are eight points clear in Scottish Premiership . Deila said Celtic themselves provide the biggest hurdle to treble hopes .

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The family of a murdered mother have spoken of their fury after it was revealed that she tried to call 999 hours before she was killed but call handlers failed to alert police. Karen Catherall, 45, was viciously beaten and strangled to death by Darren Jeffreys, who she met only weeks earlier on dating site Plenty of Fish. The pair had been drinking at the pub before she returned to her home in Gwernaffield near Mold, Flintshire, North Wales, when Jeffreys, 47, followed and attacked in an alcohol-fuelled rage. Scroll down for video . Karen Catherall, 45, (right) was brutally murdered by Darren Jefferys (left) who she met on a dating site just weeks before her death. He was jailed for a minimum of 17 and a half years in February . He only called paramedics the following morning and claimed he thought Ms Catherall was sleeping, but later admitted murder and was jailed for life in February. Police have since told the family that the mother-of-two made a 999 call from her mobile just after she returned from the pub, which went through to BT to deal with. Operators at the telecommunications company connects both mobile and landline numbers with the requested emergency service and follow strict protocol. But when Ms Catherall called on September 13, last year, the call handler said they could not hear anything and therefore did not connect the call to the police or send help. Her mother, Glenys Keir, 74, and sister Lorraine Humphreys, 49, have slammed BT for not taking action at the time which they claim could have saved their sister. However, BT says its handlers acted appropriately and in line with police guidance not to pass on calls where there is 'nothing to indicate there is any problem'. Mrs Keir said: 'When we found out Karen had been murdered our whole world fell apart. 'But as we were starting to come to terms with it all, to then hear that a 999 call had been made from her mobile the night she died, it stirred up all of those emotions we had felt when we first found out Karen had been killed. Her family (mother, Glenys Keir, left, and sister, Lorraine Humphreys, right) were told by police that she had tried to make a 999 call just hours before her murder but the call was ended when operated got no response . Ms Catherall (left) had been drinking in the pub with Jeffreys (right) when he followed her home on September 13, last year. He didn't call paramedics until the following morning, claiming he thought she was asleep . 'It left us feeling sick to the stomach, devastated and fuming, knowing no one was there for Karen when she needed help. 'If they had got to her in time Karen might still be alive. She could have been here today. Now we'll always wonder if that may have been possible.' Police confirmed a 999 call was made from her mobile phone to BT at around 7pm but it was disconnected after around 13 seconds and officers were not informed. Glenys Kier and her partner Esmor Evans leaving Mold Crown Court following the trial of their daughter's killer, Darren Jeffreys . The phone call was later enhanced by detectives, who discovered arguing could be heard in the background. Ms Catherall's family are calling on BT to review their procedures, and answer questions about the call. Mrs Keir said: 'Apparently the person who picked up believed there was silence at the end of the line. They must have assumed 999 had been dialled accidentally. 'It doesn't bear thinking about what might have happened if BT had connected the call to the police.' Ms Catherall's sister, Mrs Humphreys, a catering supervisor, added: 'You regularly hear of toddlers playing with their mum's mobile phone and ringing the emergency services by mistake. 'In those instances, the police often seem to trace the call and turn up on the doorstep. 'We want to know why that didn't happen when in this situation Karen so desperately needed their help. 'We know the police aren't to blame as they never received the call, but BT should be looking into this and reviewing their policies. 'The call might have been muffled or quiet at the other end of the line, but surely it's better to put it through to the police so they can send an officer and be safe rather than sorry. 'Who knows what the outcome might have been if they had reached her in time? We don't want any other families to lose a loved one and go through the pain we have.' A BT spokesman said: 'North Wales Police contacted BT on September 24, 2014 about whether we received an emergency call from a mobile phone number and we provided them with full details including a call recording. 'Our records show that we received the call at approximately 19.07 on September 13, 2014. 'There was no response to our operator's questioning and our operator heard nothing to indicate there was any problem before the caller ended the call after about 13 seconds. 'Police forces have requested that we do not connect such calls to them and our operator correctly followed the call handling process requested by the police.' Ms Catherall's family (pictured outside court) are calling on BT to review their procedures following the call . The 999 emergency number was set up in London in June 1937 after five women were killed in a fire. A committee discussed how telephone operators could identify emergency calls and the easy to remember 999 number was born. It was later rolled out in Glasgow and extended to all major towns and cities by 1948. Since then it has expanded massively with an average of 597,000 calls a week across the UK. BT operators answer the initial call from both landlines and mobiles and find out which emergency service is required before connecting the caller. The handler has to quickly establish whether the call is genuine before transferring them. In instances where they are met with silence they ask the caller to respond by either making a noise or coughing. This can narrow down the number of accidental or prank calls made, which account for about half of the 31 million calls made annually. Of the remaining 15.5million, 52 per cent go to police, 41 per cent to ambulance service, six per cent for fire and one per cent to the coastguard and cave and mountain rescue services. The spokesman also explained that in cases where they get no response from the caller, the operator will ask whether they can make a noise or cough. In this instance Ms Catherall apparently made no response and the phone call was terminated. Detective Inspector Mark Hughes, senior investigating officer at North Wales Police, confirmed the call. He said: 'During the early evening of September 13, 2014, a 999 call was made from the mobile phone of Karen Catherall. 'The phone call was received by the telephone company operator and managed in accordance with their policy but not directed onto North Wales Police, nor in fact any police force. 'I understand the circumstances surrounding the management of this phone call are now being reviewed by the Telephone Company following a request by Karen's family.' It was not until the early hours of the following morning, at 2.35am, that Jeffeys called emergency services, claiming that he thought she was sleeping off the alcohol and he was unable to wake her. But paramedics who arrived at the house found she had been dead for some time and there was also evidence he had tried to cover up the killing, Mold Crown Court was told. A post mortem examination revealed that her cause of death had been blunt force trauma to the head and asphyxiation. Jeffreys had denied killing his girlfriend when interviewed by police, but in December last year admitted the murder. Mr Justice Wyn Williams, hearing the case, said Jeffreys subjected Ms Catherall 'to a ferocious, sustained and in the end deadly attack'. He was sentenced to a minimum of 17 and a half years in prison.

Karen Catherall, 45, was beaten and strangled to death by Darren Jefferys . They met weeks earlier on dating site Plenty of Fish before he killed her . Police revealed the mother-of-two tried to call 999 on night of her murder . Call handler got no response and so the call was not connected to police .

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A lobster restaurant in Canada has issued a detailed and sincere apology after it was attacked by online commenters for a ban on 'small screaming children'. Lobster Pound and Moore, in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, had posted 'effective as of now, we will no longer allow small screaming children', saying that it '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. Scroll down for video . 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' Commenters began giving the restaurant's Facebook page one-star reviews and said that they would never again set foot in his restaurant. 'Wouldn't grace their doors if they paid me. Their lack of compassion to even post in a professional manner leaves such a bad taste who would bother to try the food!' Sarah Valley said on a poor review. Others said that some adults were far more annoying at restaurants than children and said they took particular offense because children can have tantrums due to special needs conditions such as autism. The restaurant later posted an apology on the page, saying that the 'hate and threats' the owner had received had prompted him to reconsider his policy. It said that it chose the 'wrong words' for its post and that it 'will take any belly that is hungry'. Abuse targeting his restaurant, as well as 'hate and threats' aimed at his family, prompted chef and owner Richard Moore to reverse his policy and make a detailed apology on Facebook . Moore said that he always tries his best to provide for his customers but made an unfortunate choice of words when he called his youngest patrons 'small screaming children' instead of 'Lil diners having a moment' The restaurateur said that he sympathized with parents whose children have tantrums because of special needs conditions such as autism, saying he understands it 'first hand' 'I love kids and would have them if I could. I shouldnt have used the word screaming but should have said something like 'Lil diners having a moment',  the owner Richard Moore said. He continued that he tries to accommodate everyone's dietary needs and 'understands first hand conditions such as autism'. 'I never considered the hate and threats it would bring against not only me but those I love and for that I'm truly sorry . 'I know some may find this silly but I love Cape Breton and moved home to give back. I've disappointed you and myself. 'I will do better even if you don't give me the chance. I was trying to be different and the 'go to ' happening place.' After the owner's heartfelt apology, other Nova Scotia residents and Facebook users voiced support for the no screaming child policy, which is no longer in effect. Some parents took offense at the idea of their children not being allowed to eat at a restaurant because of bad behavior. Others said they would enjoy the peace and quiet of an adult-oriented atmosphere (file photo) The seaside establishment experienced a flurry of reviews both positive and negative after its previous policy got media attention from those for and against small children at restaurants . 'You may have lost some people...but there are plenty who will greatly appreciate such a policy....We just don't whine... (I mean, really, where do you think the kids learned?)', commenter Lori-Jo Carroll posted under the apology. Others said they would appreciate such as policy as a means to get a peaceful, relaxing dinner. 'As a mother of 3 screaming children I support you!!! We never take our children out to restaurants unless it is geared specifically to children and families for that reason. And when my husband and I get out together for a date I don't particularly want to hear kids screaming and parents yelling,' Gina Ledwich said. The restaurant's Facebook page had gathered hundreds of reviews as Sunday afternoon, with more than 100 one-star and nearly 400 five-star.

Lobster Pound and Moore in Nova Scotia had announced ban on loud kids . Parents criticized decision and began giving the restaurant 1-star reviews . Owner changed policy after 'hate and threats' against him and his family . Restaurateur said he should have said 'lil diners having a moment' and not used the word 'screaming' in heartfelt apology .

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Tiger Woods was pictured giving his children hugs during the second day of practice at Augusta National Golf Club ahead of The Masters 2015. He was also joined on the course by long-term skier girlfriend Lindsey Vonn. 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. The first practice session on Monday had been Woods' first public appearance for 60 days. Tiger Woods hugs his young children, Charlie (left) and Sam (right) during the practice round at Augusta . Woods' long-term girlfriend Lindsey Vonn (right) stands with Charlie as he warms up for The Masters 2015 . Despite now being placed at 111th in the World Rankings, Woods believes the hiatus has done him good and he is in the right shape to win the 15th major of his career. 'I felt like I had to get my game into a spot where I could compete to win a golf tournament,' he said. 'And it's finally there.' Woods has not won a major since the US Open in 2008 and the last of his four Masters wins was a decade ago, with the American only confirming on Friday that he would compete at Augusta this year. Woods has returned to action following a break from golf he took to work on his game and rediscover form . Vonn is flanked by Woods' children as she talks to Northern Ireland's Rory McIlRoy at Augusta on Tuesday .

Tiger Woods was joined on the course at Augusta National Golf club by his young children and girlfriend Lindsey Vonn . Woods has returned to action following a self-imposed break from the sport to work on his game and recover from niggling injuries . He is bidding to win the 15th major of his career at this year's Masters .

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Kim Richards was arrested early Thursday morning after allegedly attacking a police officer. Law enforcement were called to The Beverly Hills Hotel at approximately 1:30am where the 50-year-old reality star was hanging out at the Polo Lounge. Radar reports that at some point after midnight the mother-of-four was refused service by a bartender after she'd had a few too many vodka tonics. The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star then became very angry and reportedly shouted 'Don't you know who I am?' Scroll down for video . In jail: Kim Richards was arrested on Thursday morning after becoming belligerent while intoxicated at the Polo Lounge in The Beverly Hills Hotel . Kim - who has struggled with substance abuse in the past - then headed to a bathroom and refused to come out  - which was when cops were called. A source told the website: 'She eventually locked herself in a bathroom and was refusing to come out and causing a scene. Cops had to be called at that point.' According to Beverly Hills Police Department spokesman Lt. Lincoln Hoshino, Kim appeared 'belligerent with slurred speech and wreaking of a strong odor of alcohol.' Kim allegedly cursed at officers and 'passively resisted arrest,' Hoshino said. Where is went down: After drinking vodka tonics all night a bartender at The Polo Lounge refused to serve the former child star and she then became angry saying 'Don't you know who I am?' Taking a turn for the worse: After resisting arrest Kim - who apparently smelled strongly of booze - was eventually booked into a local jail where she kicked a police officer . TMZ reports the reality star had to be dragged out of the restrooms and taken to a nearby jail where she kicked a police officer. The reality star was issued a citation for trespass, resisting arrest, battery on a police officer and drunk in public and was later released on $20,000 bail at around 10:30am in the morning. She is due to appear at the Los Angeles Superior Court on May 10. Sources close to Kim's family tell People that they are heartbroken at the star's behaviour which has become more erratic in recent months. 'It will never get better. … She's been a mess, showing up late to events and social gatherings and acting bizarre or belligerent or both.' 'They of course love [Kim] and want to help, but no one can talk any sense into her because she is so out of it.' Really friends? Kim's supposed BFF Brandi Glanville took to her Twitter shortly after hearing the arrest news . Cast support: Kim's RHOBH cast mate Lisa Rinna tweeted her support despite questioning Kim's sobriety throughout the latest season . Empathy: Eileen Davidson also shared her reaction on Twitter shortly after news of Kim's arrest . The news may be unsurprising for some of her loved ones, however, as Us Weekly reported that she has been treating friends and family members terribly as a source said: 'Kim has been on the outs from her family recently. 'Things are so bad that nobody can deal with her. You can’t even talk to her for two seconds -- she turns horrible to everybody.' This type of reported behaviour is so alarming that some experts believe it would be best for Bravo to dismiss the television personality from the reality programme according to People. 'This is one of those moments when her painfully public problem can become a personally promising opportunity to turn her life around,' said William C. Moyers from the Hazelden Betty For Foundation, 'But only if she takes seriously the reality of what's happened, by stepping away from the limelight and instead putting her attention on the help she needs and deserves to get better.' 'There is nothing funny or appealing about the reality of Kim's situation,' the expert added. 'She owes it to herself to step away from the limelight to get help. Her costars and Bravo should encourage Kim to take the first step or next step to recover.' Her on-screen group: Kim's sobriety was a major plot point during the fifth season of the hit reality series (pictured at the reunion in February) All talk? In Tuesday night's finale reunion show Kim was adamant that she is not struggling with her sobriety . During an episode of RHOBH in January, Kim maintained 'I don't drink, I don't smoke, I don't do drugs … I don't have anything to hide,' after being asked outright if she was still sober. On Tuesday's finale reunion episode of RHOBH, the former actress was defiant that everyone stop discussing her sobriety - insisting that when she popped a pill at Eileen's poker party it was a one-off under extraordinary circumstances. 'I took a pill for a chronic pain that I was having. Did I take somebody else's pill? Yes. Was that right? No.' Kim explained of taking a pill from ex-husband Monty, who has been battling cancer. Kim continued: 'Let's get this straight real quick - I am not struggling with my sobriety, nor have I struggled with my sobriety,' she said. After questioning where anyone had any real concern for her, she again insisted: 'I am sober. I have been sober for three years. I don't appreciate all the conversations that have been behind my back. And I do not have to defend myself any longer.' Defiant: Kim told her co-stars 'I am sober. I have been sober for three years and I do not have to defend myself any longer.' Family tension: The reality star also came to blows with her sister Kyle (pictured in red) during the hour-long show with Bravo's Andy Cohen . Co-star Lisa Rinna shot back 'Well Kim I'm just going to say - you showed up at my house and you were higher than a kite,' which further infuriated Kim who stressed that she had been open about that one occasion.' Kim's RHOBH cast mates expressed their reaction to their friend's arrest on their Twitter pages. 'I was sad to hear about Kim’s incident and I wish her and her family the best,' Rinna tweeted. 'I feel badly for Kim Richards and her family my thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time,' said Eileen Davidson. And BFF Brandi Glanville wrote: 'Wanted to say thank you to @KimRichards11 for donating to our school auction in the middle of all she has going on! so proud of her. 'Real friends are their in the good times,the bad times &especially the worst times.I am blessed with real friends & am a real friend myself.' Another one under her belt: Season five came to an end with part three of the reunion show which aired on Tuesday . Kim voluntarily entered rehab for alcohol addiction in December 2011 for the third time for and has been trying to stay sober ever since. In January 2012, Kim told Bravo's Andy Cohen in her first TV interview since her rehab stay: 'I'm an alcoholic. I had so much guilt and shame for my behavior... then I drank to cover the guilt and shame to make it go away.' In a separate sit down interview, Kim said, 'I'm getting reconnected with my kids, and that's been a huge thing for me. It's not what I expected when I came home. I was like, "Hey! I'm home! Let's all get back exactly where we were!" And they were like, "Ummm, life is a little different now." So it was like a little bit of a challenge when I got home, which I didn't expect.' She has four adult children, daughters Brooke Brinson, Whitney Davis and Kimberly Jackson, plus one son, Chad Davis. Her brood: Kim has four adult children, daughters Brooke Brinson, Whitney Davis and Kimberly Jackson and son Chad Davis . Famous: Here, Kim was in Different Strokes . Kim has now become most notable for her work on Bravo's Real Housewives franchise but her acting career began when she was six-years-old. The former child actor starred in numerous seventies TV programs including Nanny And The Professor and Little House On The Prairie. She also has a long resume of Disney films such as Escape to Witch Mountain, No Deposit, No Return and Return from Witch Mountain. Before there was such a thing as a Disney Channel star, Kim landed several gigs on the kid-friendly network with multiple television movies in her long list of Disney credits. Her most recent TV role was a guest appearance on ABC's Revenge. Dailymail.com's messages to Kim's representatives were not immediately returned. Kim's career began when she was six. Left, in Nanny and the Professor and right in Hello Larry . Child star: Kim starred in numerous Disney films such as Escape to Witch Mountain, pictured here . Disney star: Kim's acting career began when she was six-years-young, having starred in a long list of Disney TV films .

Reality star was acting 'unruly' and 'reeked of alcohol' at The Polo Lounge . She was asked to leave restaurant but became belligerent and locked herself in a bathroom . After being taken to jail she was cited for trespass, resisting arrest, battery on a police officer and drunk in public . Mother-of-four staunchly defended her sobriety in RHOBH finale this week . RHOBH cast mates Brandi Glanville, Eileen Davidson and Lisa Rinna shares reactions on Twitter .

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Making medical history: Mother-of-13 Annegret Raunigk, 65, from Berlin, who is due to give birth to quadruplets in weeks . She already has 13 children and is due to retire this year – so you’d think babies would be the last thing on her mind. But Annegret Raunigk is set to become the oldest woman in the world to have quadruplets – at the age of 65. The German primary school teacher will give birth in a matter of weeks to four babies, conceived following 18 months of fertility treatment. Miss Raunigk, who features in a documentary on German television tonight, said she was not too worried about the birth, adding: ‘I feel fit. I don’t think I will have any problems.’ She is in her 21st week of pregnancy after being artificially inseminated, using both donated sperm and eggs. The identity of the babies’ father is unknown. Speaking of the moment she learned she was carrying quadruplets, she said: ‘Sure, it was a shock for me. ‘Once the physician established that there are four babies inside me then I had to do some thinking.’ Miss Raunigk, who teaches English and Russian, said her gynaecologist mentioned the possibility of an abortion but she decided against this option. The mother, from Berlin, previously made headlines in Germany after giving birth to her youngest daughter Leila a decade ago, aged 55. Her 13 children – the eldest of whom is daughter Antje, 44 – are by five different fathers. Miss Raunigk’s physician, Dr Kai Hertwig, said everything was going well. He added: ‘So far her age has not come into play but quadruplet pregnancies are always a high risk. We are keeping a close watch on her heart circulatory system, but we have little or no experience with a woman of this age.’ Fame: The mother previously made headlines in Germany in 2005 after giving birth to her youngest daughter Leila a decade ago, when she was 55 (pictured) Miss Raunigk claimed she had no moral qualms about getting pregnant later in life, saying: ‘I think one needs to decide for oneself and not listen too much to the opinions of others.’ The record for the oldest woman to give birth to quadruplets is held by Merryl Fudel from the US, who was 55. The oldest woman ever to have a child was Omkari Panwar, who was believed to be 70 when she gave birth to twins in India.

German primary school teacher is in 21st week of pregnancy and 'feels fit' She became pregnant through artificial insemination using eggs and sperm . In 2005, she gave birth to her youngest daughter Leila, at the age of 55 . Children - eldest of whom is daughter Antje, 44 - are by five different fathers .

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Harry Kane and Eden Harzard lead the nominations as the Professional Footballers' Association announce their six-man shortlist for Young Player of the Year. Goalkeepers Thibaut Courtois and David de Gea and Liverpool midfielders Raheem Sterling and Philippe Coutinho complete the list of players - all aged 23 or under at the start of this season. The winners, voted for by their fellow professionals, will be announced at the awards ceremony in central London on April 26. Harry Kane has scored 19 league goals this season and has been nominated for PFA Young Player of the Year . Last year's winner Eden Hazard has been nominated for the award again after impressing for Chelsea . Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has been in fantastic form for Louis van Gaal's side this season . CLICK HERE to find out which six players have been nominated for the PFA Player of the Year award. Tottenham striker Kane has proved a revelation this season and has netted 30 goals in all competitions for club and country this season. The 21-year-old's form for Spurs has earned him international recognition and the forward scored just 79 seconds into his England debut against Lithuania last month. Last year's winner Hazard has played an instrumental role for Premier League leaders Chelsea this term and has scored 17 goals in all competitions for the Blues. Meanwhile no player has typified Liverpool's resurgence this season more than Philippe Coutinho. The Brazilian playmaker has been in inspired form for the Reds in the second half of the season. Raheem Sterling is Liverpool's leading goalscorer in the Premier League this season with seven . Thibaut Courtois has been superb for Chelsea during his first season in the Premier League . Playmaker Philippe Coutinho has been Liverpool's standout performer during second half of the season . Sterling, who has been caught up in controversy in recent days, has also been one of Liverpool's outstanding performers this season and is the club's leading scorer in the Premier League. De Gea and Courtois have earned many plaudits for their heroics in goal for respective clubs Manchester United and Chelsea this season. De Gea's performances for Louis van Gaal's side have led him to be linked with a move to Real Madrid, while Courtois has kept the experienced Petr Cech on the bench for most of the season.

PFA have announced their six-man shortlist for Young Player of the Year . Harry Kane and Eden Hazard will among the front runners for the award . Kane has scored 19 Premier League goals for Tottenham this season . Hazard has been instrumental for table-toppers Chelsea this campaign .

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Long before mobile phones came along - allowing single men and women to flirt behind the comfort of a glowing screen - 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?' Scroll down for video . Long before mobile phones came along - allowing single men and women to flirt behind the comfort of a glowing screen - shy love-seekers of the late 19th Century had to resort to other tactics (pictured) These comical printed cards were handed out by men to women they found attractive . According to The Encyclopedia of Ephemera, there were two types of cards used in the 1870s and 1880s. One was referred to as the 'calling card' and would be used by gentleman to formally introduce themselves to new acquaintances - much like the modern business card. The second, as seen in Mr Mays' collection, was a novelty variety reserved for more casual encounters, namely men seeking the company of women, known as an 'escort card'. 'The device commonly carried a brief message and a simple illustration,' the encyclopaedia states. 'Flirtatious and fun, the acquaintance card brought levity to what otherwise might have seemed a more formal proposal. 'A common means of introduction, it was never taken too seriously.' MessyNessyChic uncovered the collection, calling them an array of 'amusing pick-up lines you’ve not likely heard before while waiting for your drink at the bar'. Rhyming couplets appeared to have been rather popular  in the 19th century according to these cards . The card commonly carried a brief message and a simple illustration . Some were quite specific in their nature - albeit in a very polite way . Many of them have all the flowery but insincere charm of a cheesy modern-day pick-up line. 'Dear Miss: You are sensible and good, you have all the charms of womanhood, your eyes resemble the stars above you, I shall be miserable if I can't love you,' reads one. 'May I see you home? Or will I have to set on the fence and watch you meander by?' reads another. Some were a little more down-to-business. 'I very much desire to make your acquaintance. If agreeable, please return this card, appointing time and place for interview, on the other side,' reads one. Another even blunter card bears the question: 'I am _ who the devil are you?' Several of the cards bear phrases such as: 'May I have the pleasure of seeing you home this evening? If so, keep this card; if not, please return.' Practical, if nothing else. Certain cards were short and to-the-point - including this 'may I. C. U. Home?' card . These 'escort cards' were seen as a more casual version of what we today regard as business cards . This blank card poses, 'Who the devil are you?' This man's intent is made crystal clear by its very title . Many of the cards have all the flowery but insincere charm of a cheesy modern-day pick-up line . 'Two souls with but a single thought; two hearts that beat as one', reads this one . This card addresses its recipient as a 'dear creature' Many carried the disclaimer, 'If so, keep this card, if not, please return it'

The cheeky cards were given by men to women in 19th century America . Some were romantic in tone, others more blunt - but they were always very polite . Many men would ask for the card back in return if they were rejected .

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Kathmandu, Nepal (CNN)More than 4,600 people dead. More than 9,000 injured. Eight million affected across Nepal. One million children urgently in need of help. Those are the startling numbers that indicate the scale of the devastation from the huge earthquake that struck the Himalayan nation on Saturday. And some of the grim figures are likely to get even worse as hopes of rescuing any more survivors diminish every hour. Heartbreaking scenes of suffering and loss are playing out across this shell-shocked nation as it reels from its deadliest natural disaster in more than 80 years. As the country coped with the fallout of the quake, another natural disaster struck Tuesday afternoon in a popular trekking area north of Kathmandu, and up to 200 people were feared missing as a result of a landslide, a trekking association official said. It happened around 4 p.m. in Langtang National Park, said Ramesh Dhamala, president of the Trekking Agents of Nepal. Laxmi Dhakal, spokesman for Nepal's Home Ministry, said he was aware of reports about the landslide but wasn't immediately able to confirm details. Quake relief efforts continued Tuesday, but officials warned that they were hampered by problems of getting aid into the country and then delivering it to some of the remote communities in desperate need. In Kathmandu, a capital city of shattered temples and toppled houses, some people paid their last respects to loved ones taken by the quake. By the Bagmati River, which winds through the city, more than a dozen funeral pyres burned Monday. As workers stoked the flames for the Hindu cremation ceremonies, some mourners shaved their heads in a traditional show of mourning from children who lose their parents. Alongside their father, two teenage brothers from the Gurung family, Ishan and Iman, said goodbye to their mother, Ishara. "We never imagined this would happen to us. This much pain," said Ishan, the elder of the two. Elsewhere in the city, many shaken residents are sleeping in the open. Some have lost their homes, others are afraid to stay in buildings that may be vulnerable to aftershocks. Large encampments of tents have sprung up in open areas, including a wide space belonging to the military in the center of the city that is typically used for parades. One of the grand gates to the field is now just a pile of rubble. Kisnor Raj Giri, a 22-year-old man from Kathmandu who lost members of his extended family in the quake, said he was too scared to return home. He is camping out at the military grounds with thousands of others even though frequent rain has made the nights an ordeal. "Many people are crying, sharing their hardships," he told CNN on Monday evening. The elements showed no mercy to the homeless masses on Tuesday as thunderstorms rumbled over Kathmandu. More bad weather is forecast for the region in the coming days. But in one piece of good news, Turkish and Chinese rescue crews helped pull free a 21-year-old man trapped under rubble near a city bus park in a 13-hour rescue operation. Houses and families ripped apart by earthquake . The death toll has now climbed above 4,600 in Nepal, officials said Tuesday evening, as rescue and relief efforts continue. Nepal army Lt. Col. A. J. Thapa told CNN's Sumnima Udas that the first 72 hours after the earthquake is the time when the most lives can be saved. "This is not the time to rest and lament," he said. "This is the time to go out and save lives." Thapa said an entire military post was lost during an avalanche. "Remember we are not an outside force that has been parachuted into an area to help," he said. "We are victim ourselves. ... Despite the fact that soldiers have their families and houses are down, we are trying to build morale, maintain morale and help themselves." Thapa said it was fortunate that the quake struck during daylight on a weekend. "Children were not trapped in big schools somewhere and lot of people were outside because it was daytime," he said. Dhakal, the Home Ministry spokesman, put the death toll at 4,620, while Nepal's National Emergency Coordination Center said the number of dead was 4,727. Both sources gave the number of people injured as 9,239. Another 72 people died in India, while China reported 25 deaths. Most of the casualty numbers in Nepal are believed to have come mainly from Kathmandu and the surrounding area. They are expected to climb as information emerges from remote areas. "We have incomplete information, but we apprehend the death toll will go up," Nepalese Information Minister Minendra Rijal told CNN earlier on Tuesday. "We cannot say by how much exactly." The news agency Reuters cited Prime Minister Sushil Koirala as saying that the toll could reach 10,000 and that the country was "on a war footing" in its rescue and relief work. In a live, televised address to the nation, the Prime Minister said the country had been stunned by the disaster and announced three days of national mourning, starting Tuesday. The government's first priority is to continue search and rescue operations and relief efforts, he said, as he thanked all those involved. Historic and religious monuments destroyed by the earthquake will be reconstructed in time, he added. At least 90% of 96,000 Nepali army troops have been deployed in relief and rescue operations, according to Nepal army spokesman Jagadish Chandra Pokharel. More than 15 countries and agencies have already promised help, Koirala said, as he appealed for other nations also to come to Nepal's aid. Even as international aid pours into the country, overwhelmed hospitals are lacking vital medical supplies, people remain buried in the wreckage of buildings and rescuers are struggling to reach hard-hit rural areas near the quake's epicenter. "The biggest problem is reaching these villages," Matt Darvas, an emergency communications officer for the humanitarian group World Vision, told CNN from Gorkha district, northwest of Kathmandu. Nepal struggles to cope with international aid . Nepali Home Ministry Joint Secretary Sagar Mani Parajuli, who is coordinating relief efforts, said government efforts to get aid to remote areas had been hampered by rugged terrain and poor weather, which limits the use of helicopters. "The helicopters are small. They don't fly in windy and cloudy conditions. Given Nepal's geographical terrain, we cannot use surface transport much but are using it," he said. "We need 150,000 tents and tarpaulins, but we don't have enough of them." Jamie McGoldrick, the U.N. resident coordinator for Nepal, told a news conference Tuesday that bringing in relief materials has been difficult because Kathmandu's international airport, which has just one runway and space for only a limited number of aircraft to park, is log jammed. The United Nations is aware of the request for tents, he said, but is working to procure high quality ones to withstand the expected monsoon rains. Of the 8 million people affected by the quake across 39 districts of Nepal, some 1.4 million need food aid, McGoldrick added. Nepal's population is about 31 million. At an event in Paris, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed his condolences to the people of Nepal and called the humanitarian needs "huge and urgent." "The United Nations is supporting international operations for search and rescue and strengthening relief efforts," he said. "I count on the generosity of the international community in Nepal's hour of need and the longer term rebuilding efforts that will be needed." A CNN team that joined a Nepalese military helicopter flight to Dhulikhel, a rural area east of Kathmandu, saw extensive damage in the Kathmandu Valley from the air, including many landslides. On landing, the team went to a hospital where all the injured from six surrounding districts are being brought. More than 1,000 people are currently in the hospital -- three times its usual capacity -- so some of the injured are being left out in the streets. Social media posts from Nepal . Darvas of World Vision said he had been told of frightening levels of damage in villages in the region surrounding Gorkha district, which is near the earthquake's epicenter. They included one where 35 out of 45 homes were destroyed and another where 70% of the houses had collapsed, trapping and crushing the people inside, most of them children and the elderly. Even though aid groups and Nepalese officials are aware of critical situations in areas spread across Nepal's mountainous terrain, they face daunting challenges getting help to them. "Some of those villages -- several years ago, before there was vehicle transport -- used to take seven days to reach. Roads are shut now to some of those villages, so we can only imagine how long it will take to get there," Darvas said Monday. He said injured people who had been airlifted from some remote areas were often suffering from crush injuries, lacerations and dislocations. Looking for missing loved ones in Nepal? CNN iReport wants to help . UNICEF, the U.N. children's agency, said Sunday that nearly 1 million Nepalese children urgently need assistance. Aid groups and at least 16 nations rushed aid and workers to Nepal, with more on the way. High-altitude rescue efforts have also been undertaken on the difficult terrain of Mount Everest, where the earthquake released deadly avalanches. Four U.S. citizens are among those who died on Everest, according to officials and relatives. Damage to climbing infrastructure on the mountain, not to mention the overall situation in Nepal, means the climbing season is over for the year, climber Jim Davidson told CNN from the Everest base camp, where he was evacuated after spending two days on the mountain. China has canceled all climbs on its side of the mountain, the official news agency Xinhua reported. Are you in Nepal or do you have loved ones affected? Please share with us if you are in a safe place. How to help the earthquake victims . Fast facts on earthquakes . CNN's Ivan Watson and Tim Hume reported from Kathmandu; CNN's Jethro Mullen wrote and reported from Hong Kong, and Laura Smith-Spark wrote from London. CNN's Elizabeth Joseph, Pamela Boykoff, Manesh Shrestha, Sumnima Udas, Kristie Lu Stout, Anjali Tsui, Kunal Sehgal and Ingrid Formanek also contributed to this report.

Death toll in Nepal climbs above 4,600, officials say, with more than 9,000 injured . Shattered villages near epicenter are hard to reach, says aid worker in the area . More bad weather is forecast for the region in the coming days .

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The front pages of Saturday's Australian newspapers featured moving tributes to Richie Benaud, the former Australia captain and iconic cricket commentator, who 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 Benaud standing on a cricket field with the dates 1930-2015. The Age had a special tribute edition to Richie Benaud on Saturday . The Weekend Australian carried tributes to 'the face of cricket' on Saturday . The world has been paying tribute to Benaud, the former Australia captain and iconic cricket commentator, who died on Friday. A pioneering leg-spin bowler, Benaud played in 63 Tests, 28 as captain, before retiring in 1964 to pursue a career in journalism and broadcasting. His final commentary in England was at the 2005 Ashes series but he continued to work in Australia until 2013. In November, Benaud revealed he was being treated for skin cancer.

The world has been paying tribute to Richie Benaud, the 'voice of cricket' Former Australia captain and legendary cricket commentator died aged 84 . In November, Benaud revealed he was being treated for skin cancer .

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More than 400 extra officers have been drafted in by British Transport Police with rivals Manchester United, Liverpool and Leeds United all in London this weekend. The force hare been faced with a unique set of circumstances and have acted swiftly to ensure they will be ready to deal with any flashpoints. United head to Stamford Bridge on Saturday to take on Chelsea in a 5pm kick-off while Roses rivals Leeds are at Charlton Athletic for a 3pm start. British Transport Police have drafted in 400 extra officers to help with crowds in London over the weekend . Liverpool take on Aston Villa at Wembley on Sunday with thousands of fans of both sides expected to descend on the capital 24 hours earlier. Sportsmail understands officers will be stationed on trains travelling down from the north and the Midlands. Extra officers will also be present at mainline and underground stations. Rivals Manchester United, Leeds and Liverpool will all be in the capital over the weekend . Chief Superintendent Paul Brogden, of British Transport Police (BTP), said there would be a visible presence from his officers. 'With two FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley, and several other football matches taking place across London, this weekend is set to be a busy one for the transport network,' he explained. 'The public can expect to see BTP officers at stations and onboard trains, ensuring everyone travels safely to and from the games. Trains can become busy during big sporting events such as this and we would urge fans to consider other passengers at all times. Officers will be stationed on trains travelling from the north and the Midlands ahead of the weekend . 'We will not tolerate intimidating or anti-social behaviour by those intent on spoiling the day for genuine supporters and the wider travelling public. BTP officers will deal robustly with anyone caught committing crime.' This season has seen a number of high-profile incidents at stations and on trains. After the Capital One Cup Final in March a number of Chelsea fans were accused of racist behaviour on a service from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly while Leeds United supporters were named as the worst offenders for causing problems on trains while United had the worst record in the Premier League.

400 extra officers drafted in by the British Transport Police this weekend . Rivals Manchester United, Liverpool and Leeds will all be in London . United face Chelsea and Leeds travel to Charlton Athletic on Saturday . Liverpool face Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium .

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A pair of twins who play together on the court in the NBA are being investigated for teaming up to assault their former mentor in Arizona after he sent 'inappropriate' text messages to their mother. Identical twins 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. Phoenix police say the 25-year-old twins and three others assaulted Erik Hood at the Nina Mason Pulliam Recreation & Sports Complex where the alleged victim and a woman were watching a basketball game. Scroll down for video . Markieff Morris (No. 11, left) and Marcus Morris (No 15, right) are forwards for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA . Marcus (left) and Markieff (right) with mother Thomasine Morris while they were attending Kansas University . The Morris twins are being investigated for allegedly assaulting Erik Hood at 7:30pm on Saturday, January 24 . No charges have been filed and no arrests have been made, but a Maricopa County Attorney's Office spokesman confirmed prosecutors are continuing to review the case submitted by police, the Arizona Republic reported. The alleged assault happened around 7:30pm on Saturday, January 24, outside the central Phoenix gym, according to CBS5-TV. Hood, 36, told police he knows the twins from when he mentored them while they were growing up in Philadelphia and that he used to support them financially until they had a 'falling out'. He 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. The twins, 25, who are basically inseparable at all times, prefer to be called Team FOE (Family Over Everything) Hood told police he sent a text telling the twins' mother, Thomasine (pictured) he would 'always be there for her' The former basketball player showed police photographs of himself with the twins. In addition to the twins, who like to be called Team FOE (Family Over Everything), Hood also said Kane helped carry out the assault against him. During the reported confrontation, Hood told police he was held down, punched in the head, kicked and then beaten to the point of unconsciousness after he was able to briefly escape. Following the assault, witnesses told police they saw five subjects flee in a Rolls-Royce Phantom. The twin brothers both declined to comment after Phoenix lost to the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night . After the assault, witnesses told police they saw five subjects flee in a Rolls-Royce Phantom (example pictured) Police say five suspects assaulted Hood at the Nina Mason Pulliam Recreation & Sports Complex (pictured) The Morris twins previously denied assaulting Hood . Hood ended up with abrasions, a large knot on his head and a broken nose. The woman he was with corroborated his story and also identified the twins and Kane. The Morris twins have denied assaulting Hood, but Markieff did admit being at the game because he sponsors one of the teams with Marcus. They both declined to comment after their loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. Markieff and Marcus live together, have the same tattoos, the same agent and recently signed a four-year extension worth $52million which they were allowed to divvy up however they wanted, Rolling Stone reported. (Markieff is now getting $8million a year and Marcus is getting $5million.) Marcus, who is younger by seven minutes, said: 'We've been like this since we were young. 'We've always been doing everything together. 'Whether it's kickball, baseball, whatever – we've always been together.' Before the NBA, the twins attended Kansas University where they both majored in American Studies and took every single class together.

Identical twins Marcus and Markieff Morris, 25, play for the Phoenix Suns . Are being investigated in connection to felony assault in late January . Erik Hood, 36, claims he used to mentor the twins until they had falling out . Hood said another man, Julius Kane, misinterpreted text to twins' mother . Claims Morris twins, Kane and two others beat him until unconscious . There have been no arrests or charges filed and twins deny involvement .

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Tucked along the coastline of the second smallest country in South America, the tiny fishing village of Jose Ignacio is almost unknown around the world. But every summer, this sleepy backwater hosts the creme de la creme of the fashion world, celebrities and more than a few millionaire playboys. Staying in shabby chic cottages or sleek hotels overlooking the sea, they converge of the beach - a mass of honeyed limbs and perfect figures stretched out in the sun while planning where to party that night. The tiny village of Jose Ignacio is an understated getaway for the rich and famous, filed with pretty villas and sleek beach huts . Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood (left) and Colombian singer Shakira (right) are among the stars said to have escaped the spotlight by holidaying in the chic resort of Jose Ignacio . So, what has brought everyone from Colombian singer Shakira to Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood and restaurateur and playboy Giuseppe Cipriani - the man behind the glamorous Cipriani restaurants dotted around the world's most stylish cities - to these shores? Wedged between oversized neighbours Argentina and Brazil, Uruguay has largely stayed off the radar for European and American travellers, but has long been a favourite summer spot for South Americans thanks to its endless golden beaches and low prices. With an area of just 68,000 square miles, the country's sizeable Atlantic coastline is home to pretty villages, two major cities - the capital Montevideo and the glorious colonial Portuguese town of Colonia - while the interior is dotted with little more than estancia farms breeding cattle and growing wine. Each summer (during the American and European winter), Uruguay's beaches are taken over by well-heeled Brazilians and Argentinians looking for good food and sunshine. Even the luxury boutiques selling trinkets alongside designer products are designed in the shabby chic beach style . La Huella is one of the most famous restaurants in Jose Ignacio and a favourite with holidaymakers for its relaxed beach atmosphere . As telenovela (soap opera) actresses and Latin film stars descended on the coast, one resort in particular became the haunt of the rich and famous. Punta del Este, about 85 miles east of Montevideo, was soon known as the Miami of South America, with sumptuous hotels, pop-up restaurants run by celebrity chefs and visitors ranging from supermodels and actors to company CEOs. There are so many celebrity homes in the area that there has actually been a bus tour launched, much like the ones in LA and New York. And Punta del Este even has its own area called Beverly Hills. Naomi Campbell has visited, as have British and Spanish royalty, footballer Diego Maradona has a house nearby and even former US president George Bush has stayed. Locals and visitors stay understated in their beachwear (left) and the entrance of the village itself is posted with colourful signs by the side of the sandy roads . The dark-tiled pool perfectly reflects the sky and blends in with the sea beyond at the exclusive Playa Vik hotel . While the golden beaches of Uruguay are the main draw for Argentinian and Brazilian visitors, but those coming from further afield may want to combine Jose Ignacio and Punta del Este with some other hotspots. Colonia del Sacramento is perhaps Uruguay's prettiest town, with cobbled streets and crumbling buildings left over from Portuguese and Spanish rule . Colonia del Sacramento sits across the Rio de la Plata from Argentina (Buenos Aires is just an hour away by ferry). Owing its heritage to a mix of Portuguese and Spanish colonialism - the two battled over its strategic location - it is a maze of pretty cobbled streets, bougainvillea-draped buildings and a crumbling lighthouse with panoramic views. The picture-perfect spot is doesn't take long to explore but is ideal for a couple of lazy days strolling the streets, eating in patio restaurants and enjoying the atmosphere. The capital Montevideo tends to divide opinion among travellers. Some blast the city for its high-rise buildings and lack of colonial charm (at least when compared to nearby Colonia). But the quirky capital does have some of the buzz of its rival across the water Buenos Aires, with a beautiful 19th century market near the port crammed with restaurants serving asado (barbecue beef) and endless bottles of wine. The city has a necklace of beaches which come alive in the summer time with events and eateries and there is a faded beauty in the crumbling towers and Art Deco buildings of the city. Tango bars and theatres have combined to give the city a reputation as a true cultural hub in Uruguay. If you want to head away from the cities, then travel inland to the various estancias (ranches) that dominate the country's interior. There is a good business in rural tourism here, with estancias offering stays to visitors - ranging from the basic to the super-luxurious - and the chance to ride gaucho-style on horses through the countryside, learn about their culture and tuck into the freshest asado beef there is. Website www.welcomeuruguay.com has some options listed. With so many big names rubbing shoulders in one town, it is on wonder the ultra-chic crowd started to head elsewhere for some peace and quiet - which is how they happened upon tiny Jose Ignacio, just 22 miles east along the coast. Happen upon it on a quiet day and you would never know how popular it is. The tarmac road gives way to sand at the entrance of the village, pretty clapboard houses probably look more elegant than most, and signs pointing to chic boutiques and eateries are subtle. In the centre of the village is a simple square decorated with colourful flowers. There are no high rises, no gaudy luxury hotels, just an assortment of those shabby chic-style buildings that make the perfect romantic backdrop for fashion shoots - something which is not lost on the fashion directors of the world's glossiest magazines, who flock to the area to create stylish beach spreads. The hotels in the area hide behind walls and fences, leaving them almost invisible to the average visitor, while at the same time showcasing spectacular ocean views to their guests, taking advantage of the village's location on a peninsula jutting out to sea. The suites sit in individual huts covered in grass and wildflowers and the bedrooms boast spectacular views out to sea from the floor-to-ceiling windows . The central titanium and glass structure was designed as a sculpture and the back opens up onto the terrace and infinity pool . From the restaurant, guests can stroll out on to the terrace and sit by the pool which blends in with the sea beyond . One such sleek addition is Playa Vik, built by Norwegian-born hotelier Alex Vik, it is a sleek modern design which shouldn't work with the traditional ambience of the village but somehow does. Virgin Holidays Worldwide Journeys offers a 17-day Best of South America trip from £3,829pp. The trip includes return flights from London Heathrow to Lima and returning from Rio de Janeiro, accommodation and sightseeing encompassing Lima, Yucay, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Puno, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. Price is based on two adults sharing a standard room on a mixed board basis and includes sightseeing with experienced English-speaking guides and transfers. An additional trip to Uruguay can be added into the itinerary at an extra cost. Stone and glass huts sit under grass roofs dotted with wildflowers, blending them in with their surroundings and are organised in a circle around a central grassy area. Inside, huge stone baths and showers give the bathroom a rustic feel, while the huge bedrooms have quirky quotes scrawled across them (a favourite is: 'May the fleas of a thousand camels infest the crotch of the person who screws up your day and may their arms be too short to scratch'). The floor-to-ceiling windows provide spectacular ocean views to those lucky enough to enjoy the end properties, and there are more chances to contemplate the seascape from the rooms on the top floor of the main building - a huge rectangular titanium and glass structure designed as an enormous sculpture. Paintings hang on every wall, a cosy library gives way to a grand open room used as a casual restaurant throughout the day and evening, but the showstopper is the missing fourth wall, leading out to decking and a narrow infinity swimming pool, complete with dark tiling, which juts straight out towards the sea and is illuminated with star-like lights at night. By day, guests languidly swim while looking out to sea and across the golden sands and in the evening, the terrace is the perfect place to watch the sun go down while enjoying a glass of Uruguayan wine. It may not be as famous as its Argentine neighbour, but the beef and wine in Uruguay is just as fabulous (just don't say that to an Argentinian). During my stay, bankers, fashion designers and movie executives mingle over fresh breakfasts, discuss their plans to explore further afield and generally create a convivial atmosphere so very different from the hugs nameless, faceless hotels often found at beach resorts. Chic beach houses are the order of the day in Jose Ignacio, with understated clapboard getting a modern twist and beach attire very much on the casual side . Uruguayan painter Carlos Paez Vilaro created this fairy tale home Casapueblo in Punta del Este perched on a clifftop and looking out to sea - visitors can tor the quirky property today and learn more about the artist or stay in the part of it converted into a hotel . Playa Vik has been such a success that down the road Estancia Vik has recently opened, providing a grander, more traditional atmosphere with its luxurious 'farmhouse', but it has a similar atmosphere to its siter hotel, created by spectacular works of art on every wall, fantastic food and a personalised service (I never meet a member of staff who doesn't greet me by name). For those looking for more than relaxation on the beach, the estancia offers the chance to ride horses through the countryside like a gaucho and take to the local rivers in a kayak. The best eateries frequented by the great and good are the stylish but casual dining options on the beach. Mostrador Santa Teresita was set up by Argentinian chef Fernando Trocca, serving fresh seafood and glorious salads. Parador La Huella is one of the most popular restaurants in town and opens with the same staff every year, serving only local produce and spectacular asados (barbecues), while La Susana also boasts a beautiful beach spot and has long been famed for its glorious barbecued meat paired with wines.

Jose Ignacio is a tiny fishing village on the Atlantic coast of Uruguay - the smallest country in South America . Stars including Shakira and Ronnie Wood have been spotted at resort alongside restaurateur Giuseppe Cipriani . Sandy lanes, understated boutiques and casual beach bars make up the small fishing village . The key summer dates from travel are between Christmas and Easter .

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Siem de Jong played 45 minutes for Newcastle Under 21s on his comeback from a 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. Newcastle midfielder Siem de Jong played 45 minutes for Peter Beardsley's Under 21 side on Wednesday . Farrend Rawson (third from right) is congratulated by his team-mates after scoring at St James' Park . He tore his thigh muscle in September and was days away from returning in February when, for the second time in two years, he suffered a collapsed lung and underwent surgery. De Jong was expected to miss the remainder of the season but now has an outside chance of featuring in the final six matches. However, on the evidence of a subdued half against the Rams, Sunday's visit of Spurs will almost certainly come too soon. Newcastle striker Adam Armstrong (right) is pulled back by Derby's Max Lowe . Armstrong (left) heads a cross towards Derby's goal but his effort flies wide of the post . Meanwhile, forgotten man Facundo Ferreyra replaced De Jong at the break. The 24-year-old Argentinian striker arrived on a season-long loan from Shakhtar Donetsk last summer but is yet to make his senior debut having been plagued by a string of injuries. Derby's victory arrived courtesy of second-half goals from Alefe Santos and Farrend Rawson.

Siem de Jong has made just one Premier League start this season . The 26-year-old has been plagued by injuries since joining from Ajax . He played 45 minutes as Newcastle lost 2-0 at home to Derby County . Loanee Facundo Ferreyra replaced De Jong at half-time . Alefe Santos and Farrend Rawson on target for the Rams at St James' Park .

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Mixed martial arts fighter Anderson Silva says he will fight for a spot in the Brazilian taekwondo team at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The announcement was made on Wednesday after a meeting with Brazilian taekwondo officials. Considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the history of mixed martial arts, Silva said he is 'trying to give back to the sport' in which he began his career. 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 . Taekwondo confederation president Carlos Fernandes said it will be an 'honor for our sport to welcome an athlete of this importance.' However, he also made it clear that Silva will have to fight his way into the Olympics and won't be helped because of his UFC stardom. Silva is a taekwondo ambassador and a black belt in the sport. The former UFC champion 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. The 40-year-old Brazilian posted a photo of himself via his Twitter page practicing taekwondo last week .

Anderson Silva met with Brazilian taekwondo officials on Wednesday . Silva is currently suspended by UFC after failing drug tests . However, the former UFC champion will fight for Olympics taekwondo spot .

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Four men have been moved out of intensive care after suspected drug overdoses during a party cruise on Sydney Harbour, possibly due to a dangerous strain of ecstasy pills known as 'blue scissors'. The men - two 21-year-olds and a 25 and 22-year-old - collapsed on the vessel on Good Friday, forcing it to dock near the Opera House. They were rushed to St Vincent's Hospital. Police said heir condition was critical overnight but they are now stable. On Friday afternoon, about 800 partygoers poured off the Bella Vista boat after the party came to an end . Four men are believed to have suffered from drug overdoses during a party cruise on Sydney Harbour, possibly due to a dangerous strain of ecstasy pills known as 'blue scissors' 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 believe at least that man, and possibly the others, had taken 'blue scissor' pills, similar to those linked to overdoses in Cronulla last year. Three men and a woman were hospitalised last November after taking the pills. On Friday afternoon, about 800 partygoers poured off the Bella Vista boat after the party came to an end. Police allege an officer was assaulted as people left the vessel. Two men, 21 and 22, were charged and will appear in court this month. Before the boat - which was hosting a 'Dirty Funken Beats' party - left King Street Wharf at noon, three sniffer dogs were on hand to greet passengers . Police say they discovered cocaine, marijuana and MDMA before the boat left the wharf . Before the boat - which was hosting a 'Dirty Funken Beats' party - left King Street Wharf at noon, three sniffer dogs were on hand to greet passengers. 'We are rather concerned about how the drugs came on board,' Acting Superintendent Joe McNulty said. 'Instead of getting one drug dog yesterday, we went pretty firm and got three drug detection dogs there to comb the wharf, comb the area and all the participants before they boarded the boat.' Police discovered cocaine, marijuana and MDMA, Supt McNulty said. Disgruntled passengers took to Facebook on Saturday demanding refunds from promoters. 'How bout that refund eh?' one person wrote. Dirty Funken Beats responded: 'We work hard to put on awesome parties for everyone and something happens out of our control and you want 40 bucks back. 'Not overly thoughtful but we will sort it for you.' The cruise operator was served with a short-term closure order, preventing the vessel going back on the water for 72 hours. Supt McNulty said it was the first time such an order had been served on a Sydney Harbour party boat. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Two 21-year-olds and a 25 and 22-year-old collapsed on the vessel on Good Friday . They were rushed to St Vincent's Hospital in a critical condition but are now stable . On Friday afternoon, about 800 partygoers poured off the Bella Vista boat after the party came to an end . The boat, which was hosting a 'Dirty Funken Beats' party, left King Street Wharf at noon . Police say they discovered cocaine, marijuana and MDMA before the boat left the wharf .

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Federal health officials say 106 passengers and six crew members aboard the Celebrity Infinity cruise ship were sickened by the gastrointestinal illness norovirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a Monday news release there were 2117 total passengers on the ship and 964 total crew members. The agency said 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. Outbreak: Federal health officials say 106 passengers and six crew members aboard the Celebrity Infinity (seen in this file photo) cruise ship were sickened by the gastrointestinal illness norovirus . The CDC's release said 'One CDC Vessel Sanitation Program environmental health officer and one epidemiologist have boarded the ship in San Diego, CA on April 13, 2015 to conduct an environmental health assessment and evaluate the outbreak and response activities. 'Specimens have been collected and have been tested by CDC to determine the causative agent for this outbreak is norovirus.' The CDC said staff on the Infinity stepped up cleaning and disinfection in response to the outbreak. Symptoms of norovirus include vomiting, diarrhea, fever and body aches. According to the CDC, most people recover within three days. The CDC recommends on its website that anyone sick with norovirus stay well hydrated. The Infinity was on a 15-night cruise. The Celebrity website says the ship regularly travels through the Panama Canal and to Alaska. Illness: Symptoms of norovirus (pictured) include vomiting, diarrhea, fever and body aches. According to the CDC, most people recover within three days . In a statement sent to Daily Mail Online, Celebrity Cruises, part of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.,  said only 99 passengers and 1 crew member became sick. 'Those affected by the short-lived illness responded well to over-the-counter medication being administered onboard the ship,' the company said. 'During the sailing, we took a number of steps to prevent the transmission of the illness, including implementing enhanced cleaning procedures and protocols, and using special cleaning products and disinfectants that are proven to kill norovirus to clean throughout the ship. 'Additionally, when Celebrity Infinity arrived to San Diego, California, today, we began an extensive and thorough sanitizing onboard the ship and within the cruise terminal, to help prevent any illness from affecting the subsequent sailing.' The statement continued 'Also, all guests will receive a letter at boarding that asks if they have experienced any gastrointestinal symptoms within the last three days. Similarly, if any guest is uncomfortable taking their cruise, for reasons related to personal health or otherwise, our staff assisted them in rescheduling their sailing for another time.' The Maritime-Executive reported the ship previously experienced gastrointestinal illness outbreaks in 2006 and 2013.

The CDC says 106 passengers and six crew members aboard the Celebrity Infinity cruise ship were sickened by the gastrointestinal illness norovirus . Staff on the Infinity stepped up cleaning and disinfection in response to the outbreak, according to the health agency . The ship was on its journey from March 29 to April 13 . Symptoms of norovirus include vomiting, diarrhea, fever and body aches. According to the CDC, most people recover within three days . Celebrity Cruises said in a statement that over-the-counter medication was administered on board . The ship previously experienced gastrointestinal illness outbreaks in 2006 and 2013 .

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Andy Hornby is non-executive chairman of Pharmacy 2U, which was found to be selling NHS patients' details on without their knowledge . The chairman of the online pharmacy site found to be selling NHS patients’ data without their knowledge is the shamed former chief executive of HBOS. A Mail investigation yesterday told how the personal details of thousands of users of Pharmacy 2U are being sold to companies that target the sick. Now we can reveal that at its helm is the disgraced banker Andy Hornby, who was in charge of HBOS when it collapsed in 2008. Mr Hornby last night faced calls to step down from his role as non-executive chairman of Pharmacy 2U and was condemned for profiting from the sale of his customers’ personal data. Many of those whose details he is selling on are some of the most vulnerable in society – either too ill to travel to their nearest surgery or the disabled. Others who use the NHS-approved pharmacy website used its online doctor consultations. Their details – which included email addresses and dates of birth – were passed on without proper consent. When Mr Hornby joined the company, the UK’s leading online pharmacy, in 2012, it said in a statement: ‘The imminent transition to electronic prescriptions across the NHS represents an exciting opportunity for Pharmacy 2U, and Andy’s insights and leadership will be of significant value.’ It is not known how much Mr Hornby – who works two to three days a week – is earning from the Leeds-based company, but it is thought he received a significant salary increase last year. He is also a principle shareholder. Dr Sarah Wollaston, the outgoing Tory chairman of the Commons health select committee, last night called for Mr Hornby to step down and for a criminal investigation into Pharmacy 2U. She said: ‘He should be called to account for what his company is doing and issue a public statement. He needs to be made to sit down and explain why patient information is being sold on.’ She added that the health select committee should launch an inquiry into the issue after the election. Pharmacy 2U, an online prescription service, sold details including the patients’ email addresses, dates of birth and date of their last prescriptions to marketing firms . Many of those whose details he is selling on are some of the most vulnerable in society – either too ill to travel to their nearest surgery or the disabled . Following the financial crash in the autumn of 2008, a devastating report by the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards accused Mr Hornby and fellow former bosses of ‘catastrophic failures’ as they presided over years of reckless lending. His current role is his third job since then. In 2011 he unexpectedly quit as £1million-a-year chief executive of healthcare group Alliance Boots, a move blamed on stress. Dr Sarah Wollaston, the outgoing Tory chairman of the Commons health select committee, called for Mr Hornby to step down . Four months later he became boss of Coral, a position he still holds. In 2013, he faced calls to quit amid reports the bookmaker was set for a £2billion flotation. Pharmacy 2U admitted that it had sold the names and addresses of ‘up to 5,000’ patients to data company Alchemy Direct but refused to say how much it had charged. It said it had decided to stop selling the information to Alchemy and stressed no medical data had been passed on. Last night Pharmacy 2U said that Mr Hornby is ‘not involved in day-to-day decisions about the running of the business’. A spokesman added: ‘We have asked the Information Commissioner’s Office to work with us to review our privacy policy and have also contacted the General Pharmaceutical Council, our industry regulator, and the NHS, to discuss this matter.’ NHS England said: ‘Any breach of confidentiality is totally unacceptable. This case will be reported to the Information Commissioner and General Pharmaceutical Council and there will be an immediate investigation.’

Andy Hornby is in charge of the disgraced online company Pharmacy 2U . It was revealed yesterday that service has been selling NHS patients' data . Many of which are  the most vulnerable in society, who are ill or disabled . There are calls for him to step down and condemned for selling on details .

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He's been at the sharp end of football for the majority of his career but a former Premier League striker seems to have met his match when literally trying his hand at another profession. Preston North End forward Kevin Davies has been through the wars during his 22 years in the beautiful game - being bumped and bruised by many an opposition defence. The 38-year-old isn't adverse to putting the boot in himself though -proven by the fact that he formerly held the record for the most Premier League bookings by a player with 99, alongside Lee Bowyer, before Everton midfielder Gareth Barry took that unwanted stat this season. Preston North End striker Kevin Davies tweeted a picture of his cut right hand after chainsawing on Tuesday . However, Davies' latest injury is self-inflicted as the England international inadvertently hacked away at his right hand while operating a chainsaw. Accompanied with the caption: 'Chainsaw 2 KD 0,' the former Bolton Wanderers captain tweeted on Tuesday a picture of his hand covered in two plasters where the damage had been done. It's the second time in less than two months where Preston's No 9 has injured that part of his body. During Preston's FA Cup fifth round replay 3-1 defeat to Manchester United on February 16, Davies managed to play over an hour after team-mate Joe Garner accidentally crushed his left hand in the opening exchanges of the contest. A day later he tweeted a picture of his injury accompanied with the caption: 'Sore hand today think my partner in crime Joe Garner landed on it!' Davies (bottom) injured his left hand during Preston's FA Cup fifth round replay defeat to Manchester United . Davies (bottom) suffered the injury after colliding with team-mate Joe Garner (centre) during the February tie . Despite the injury, Davies will be looking to play a helping hand in the Deepdale outfit's efforts to seal League One promotion this campaign. Simon Grayson's currently side sit second in the table - eight clear of third-placed MK Dons - following their 3-0 win at Bradford on Easter Monday. Davies, who was an unused substitute for their victory at Valley Parade, has found the net just once in all competitions for the club in his 38 appearances this season. Davies (right) has found the net just once in all competitions for the club in his 38 appearances this season .

Kevin Davies tweeted a photo of right hand cut in two places on Tuesday . 38-year-old has scored one goal all season for Preston North End so far . Davies was an unused substitute in their 3-0 win at Bradford on Monday .

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A pit pull puppy who couldn't walk due to a crippling birth defect has now been likened to the sprightly-footed tap dancer Fred Astaire after undergoing reconstructive surgery. Four-month-old Roscoe was caught on camera this week at the Asheville Humane Society in North Carolina taking some of his first steps. Footage shows him teetering around on a tiled floor with his bandaged legs making a tapping sound as he goes. Scroll down for video . Ready to roll: A pit pull puppy who couldn’t walk due to a crippling birth defect has now been likened to the sprightly-footed tap dancer Fred Astaire after undergoing reconstructive surgery . Tap dog! 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. However, thanks to more than $3,000 in public donations, the canine was able to have the life-changing operation he needed. Both of his limbs were broken and reset into a straight position. Flashback: 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 . Commenting on Roscoe's progress his foster owner, Laurel York, told WLOS-TV: 'For the first couple of days he was really wobbly on his stilts. 'But [now] he's kinda like tap dancing like Fred Astaire.' Dr. David Crouch, who operated on Roscoe, said he's been impressed by the pup's swift turnaround. Recalling his pre-surgery appearance, the vet said: He was left with little flippers and trying to walk on the tops of his wrists and created bloody sores.' It's hoped in around three to four months’ time Roscoe will be fully healed and ready for adoption.

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 .

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The head of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Michele Leonhart, is expected to resign soon, an Obama administration official said Tuesday. 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. DEA head Michele Leonhart, is expected to resign soon, an Obama administration official said Tuesday, as she faces mounting criticism from Congress that she's been unable to change the agency's culture . Leonhart was widely criticized for her response to the report and a group of lawmakers said in a statement that she was 'woefully unable to change' the agency's culture. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because a formal announcement had not yet been made. 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 required to hold those accountable who compromise national security and bring disgrace to their positions.' The Justice Department report that jeopardized Leonhart's job recounted allegations that drug agents attended sex parties with prostitutes, some funded by local drug cartels, in a foreign country. The DEA said the incidents happened in Colombia. Several Congressional members have criticized Leonhart's competence in the wake of a government watchdog report detailing allegations that agents attended sex parties with prostitutes . The no-confidence statement was signed by 13 House Democrats and nine Republicans, including Chairman Jason Chaffetz of Utah and the committee's top Democrat. Chaffetz went a step further, calling for Leonhart to resign or be fired. Last week, the White House voiced concerns about the Justice Department report. In a daily press briefing Tuesday, White House spokesman Josh Earnest wouldn't comment on reports that Leonhart was set to leave the agency and instead reiterated that the Obama administration had 'concerns about the material that was presented in the (inspector general) report that raised legitimate and serious questions about the conduct of some DEA officers. 'The president, as you know, maintains a very high standard for anybody who serves in his administration, particularly when it comes to law enforcement officials. And the I.G. report raised serious concerns about that conduct,' Earnest said. Leonhart has previously been the target of online petitions calling for her ouster after she distanced herself from the administration's stance on legalized marijuana, seen as a hands-off approach that lets states legalize marijuana so long as it is state regulated. In an email sent to employees last Friday, Leonhart lamented agent's 'disgraceful conduct' Marijuana remains illegal under federal law and is classified by the DEA as a Schedule 1 drug, along with drugs such as heroin and peyote. Leonhart also declined to fully endorse sentencing reform efforts supported by the Justice Department. CNN reports that Leonart sent an email to employees last Friday lamenting the recent scandals. 'This has been a very difficult week for DEA, with members of Congress and the media asking tough questions and sharing our outrage about the disgraceful conduct of a few individuals several years ago.' she wrote. 'This employee misconduct has upset me for many reasons, but especially because it calls into question the incredible reputation DEA has built over more than 40 years.' She ended the email thanking employees 'for your continued expressions of trust and confidence as we navigate through these rough waters. I know you will remain focused on our mission and the commitment to excellence that is the hallmark of who we are, and what we will always be at DEA.'

DEA head Michele Leonhart is expected to resign soon, an Obama administration official said Tuesday . She has led the agency since 2007 and is only the second woman to hold the job . Has been criticized as 'woefully' unable to change the agency's culture as detailed allegations about agent scandals mount .

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Mamadou Sakho limped off early on in Liverpool's 1-0 FA Cup sixth round replay win over Blackburn Rovers to leave Brendan Rodgers with just two available first-team centre backs. The French defender was limping heavily and clutching his hamstring after a clearance on the edge of his own penalty area before being withdrawn after just 28 minutes at Ewood Park. Sakho was replaced by Kolo Toure, who partnered Dejan Lovren in a threadbare four-man defence with Emre Can and Martin Skrtel already unavailable. Mamadou Sakho limped off early on in Liverpool's 1-0 FA Cup sixth round replay win over Blackburn Rovers . Frenchman was limping heavily and clutching his hamstring after a clearance on the edge of his penalty area . German midfielder-cum-defender Can was serving a one match ban for a red card against Arsenal on Sunday, while Skrtel still has one game left of his three-game suspension for stamping on Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea last month. Sakho will undergo scans on Thursday to determine the extent of the injury but he is already a doubt for Liverpool's Barclays Premier League clash with Newcastle United on Monday. Rodgers, who has tended to select three central defenders before the FA Cup replay, will be hoping the 25-year-old can return to action as soon as possible. Brendan Rodgers who has tended to select three central defenders, will be hoping for a quick recovery . Martin Skrtel (left), pictured on international duty, is still missing with a suspension picked up for a stamp .

Mamadou Sakho limped off in Liverpool's win over Blackburn Rovers . French defender looked to be suffering with hamstring trouble in first half . Brendan Rodgers forced to use pairing of Dejan Lovren and Kolo Toure .

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Liverpool are making a rival push for Manchester United target Memphis Depay. PSV Eindhoven have confirmed United have made enquiries for Holland international Depay as have Paris St Germain but Liverpool have also spoken to the player's representatives. Liverpool hope to convince Depay, 21, that he would get more regular football with them but their qualification for the Champions League could be crucial to the 23-goal winger choosing them over United. Liverpool are making a rival push for Manchester United target Memphis Depay . Liverpool hope to convince 21-year-old Depay that he would get more regular football with them . PSV value Depay at £25million and rejected a £14million bid from Tottenham for him last summer. PSV Eindhoven general manager Toon Gerbrands said: 'We have given an indication of the price for Depay, which is probably more than €25m. Therefore we can have no quibbles with Depay's management [over the price]. Gerbrands added: 'Depay must first reach an agreement with a club and if that club are willing to pay the transfer fee then he can leave quickly.' PSV Eindhoven won their first Eredivisie title in seven years after beating Heerenveen 4-1 on Saturday . Depay (right) celebrates the Dutch giants' success with manager Phillip Cocu after the match . Early years and PSV Eindhoven . Born in 1994, Depay started out at hometown club VV Moordrecht - a Dutch amateur side in south Holland - at the age of six before joining Sparta Rotterdam three years later. The son of a Ghanaian father and Dutch mother, Depay moved to PSV at the age of 12 before making his first-team debut in September 2011 having impressed during a trial. Depay signed his first professional contract in June 2012 and has already made over 100 appearances for the Dutch giants. Playing style . Pacy, with neat close control, Depay loves to run at defenders and completed the most dribbles in the entire Eredivisie during the 2013/14 campaign. Adding more goals to his game this season, the youngster is more than capable at shooting from distance and boasts an explosive right-foot. Often playing on the left-wing and cutting inside, Depay is strong on the ball and has more than a few tricks up his sleeve to bamboozle opponents. However, still at a young age and learning the game, the 21-year-old can sometimes be guilty of making the wrong pass or keeping hold of the ball for too long. Talent to one day match Arjen Robben... and already better than a young Cristiano Ronaldo? While Depay has been tipped to become as good as Dutch star Arjen Robben by PSV manager Phillip Cocu, one man believes the Holland youngster could one day rival Cristiano Ronaldo. Ed van Steijn, the man who scouted Ronaldo for Manchester United, believes Depay is better than the Real Madrid star was at the same age. Speaking to Dutch daily newspaper Algemeen Dagblad, Van Steijn said: 'If I compare him to a young Cristiano Ronaldo at the time, then Depay has more strings to his bow. I like him better. 'Ronaldo did the same things wrong at Manchester United as he did when he was 17.' Meanwhile, former Holland midfielder Cocu said of Depay: 'Whether he can be as good as Arjen Robben? I think so. 'They are different players, but they are both fast and have a good shot. And both always have the urge to learn. 'But Memphis is only 21-years-old and only in a few years can real conclusions be drawn.' Depay's PSV team-mate Stijn Schaars is also a fan and told Helden Online: 'He's doing everything to reach the top. 'He has a body of a true athlete, power and flair. I'm not afraid of him losing his head. His drive is huge. I like him a lot.' International star and World Cup goalscorer . Depay was handed his first Oranje call-up by Louis van Gaal in 2013 and was selected for Holland's World Cup squad a year later. The energetic frontman scored the winning goal in Holland's 3-2 victory over Australia, before coming off the bench to net against Chile and help Van Gaal's men seal top spot in Group B. Having impressed in Brazil, Depay was nominated for the tournament's 'Best Young Player' award but lost out to France midfielder Paul Pogba. CLICK HERE to read Sportsmail's full background article on Memphis Depay.

Liverpool and Manchester United set to battle for PSV ace Memphis Depay . Holland international Depay has scored 23 goals for the club this season . Liverpool hope lure of first-team action will convince him to choose them . READ: Liverpool set for summer overhaul with TEN Kop stars on way out . READ: The areas Liverpool must address if they want to avoid mediocrity .

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Four-year-old James Hayward had his toy gun confiscated at East Midlands Airport . A four-year-old boy was frisked by airport security and then forced to hand over his plastic nerf gun after it was deemed a security risk. James Hayward had arrived at East Midlands Airport with his parents, Phil, 44, and Hazel, 38, with his brightly coloured toy - which fires sponge darts - packed in his hand luggage for their flight out to Lanzarote. But security officers, who were described as 'over-zealous' by the boy's father, then took exception to James's harmless toy when it was picked up on the system's X-ray machines. They demanded he hand it over, and they also performed a thorough patting down and inspection of the primary school child. Dad Phil has labelled the security checks 'ludicrous' and criticized how staff reacted in the situation. Mr Hayward, a software engineer, said: 'Fair enough they are thorough but it just seemed a bit ludicrous to take a plastic gun away from a four-year-old. 'We were so late by this point I didn't have time to stop and argue with them so we just had to leave it because we didn't want to miss our flight. 'I explained to James we would get him a new one when we got back from our holiday. We were going for 10 days in Lanzarote over Easter. 'I thought it was a bit over-zealous of the security staff considering how many people were trying to get through at the time. 'No wonder it was taking so long if they wanted to pat down every little kid. Scroll down for video . After returning from the holiday to Lanzarote, the four-year-old boy was bought a replacement toy gun . The smile is back on James Hayward's face following the confiscation of his toy gun at East Midlands Airport . The £6 plastic gadget was described as a semi-automatic soft dart gun by its manufacturers, and James was bought a new one off eBay when the family returned from their holidays. East Midlands Airport apologised for the inconvenience but pointed out they had offered to post the toy back to the family's home in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Defending the decision a spokeswoman said: 'The safety and security of our passengers is our first priority and all regulations on security are set by the government. 'This regulation states that no items may be permitted through security that resemble a prohibited item.' The hand luggage restrictions on all UK flights is set by the Department of Transport, and while there is no specific mention of models and makes of such 'toy guns,' the prohibited list does include 'replica or model guns.' East Midlands Airport said that 'no items may be permitted through security that resemble a prohibited item'

James Hayward was flying with parents Phil and Hazel to Lanzarote . But X-ray machine picked out his nerf toy gun on security scan . Four-year-old was then patted down and forced to hand over toy . Airport insist they have offered to post the item back to boy's home in Doncaster, South Yorkshire .

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Linda Thompson, Bruce Jenner's second wife, has praised her former husband for being 'a champion for those who share the struggle to just be who they are.' She tweeted her message of support and pride just hours before Bruce's highly-anticipated  sit down interview with Diane Sawyer is set to air on ABC. 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. Scroll down for video . Breaking her silence: Bruce Jenner's second wife Linda Thompson tweeted a message of support for the Olympian ahead of his ABC prime time special with Diane Sawyer set to air on Friday night . Supportive and proud: Linda, 64, has said her former husband's anticipated confirmation that he's transgender and plans to live as a woman is as monumental as his Olympic success . Linda shared two pictures of the former decathlete, one of him celebrating his victory at the Montreal Olympics in 1976 and one of his sporting image on a billboard. She compared his expected revelations about his personal journey to the magnitude of what he accomplished as an athlete. Linda had two sons with Bruce - Brandon and Brody - and both have been seen in teaser videos released by the TV network suggesting they are also supportive of their father's transition. Second time around: The star athlete met Linda Thompson as his first marriage crumbled and as soon as his divorce was finalized in January 1981, he and Linda tied the knot in Hawaii . Real man: A shirtless Bruce happily posed on the cover of Playgirl in 1982 with Linda, as he continued to reap the rewards of his Olympic success . A former beauty queen and an ex-girlfriend of Elvis Presley, Linda and Bruce tied the knot in a beach ceremony in Hawaii on January 5, 1981. The two had started seeing each other while the Olympian was still legally married to his first wife Chrystie and married as soon as his divorce was finalized. They led a glamorous Hollywood lifestyle and were fixtures on the celebrity circuit. Linda starred in the Hee Haw TV series and had small parts in other TV shows and films while Bruce worked as a TV commentator and actor, appearing in six episodes of CHiPS and the Village People movie Can't Stop The Music. In 1982, the couple posed for the cover of Playgirl with Bruce shirtless alongside his curvaceous wife. Following their divorce in 1986, Linda went on to marry prolific music producer David Foster, from whom she was divorced in 2005, and became a celebrated songwriter in her own right. Proud mama: Linda shared this photo of herself with her sons Brody, 31, and Brandon, 33, Jenner on on April 6 . It's been reported previously that Bruce has said that he told both his first two ex-wives, when their divorces were finalized, that he's known since childhood that he should really be living as a woman. There have also been persistent stories over the years about the former star athlete's penchant for wearing women's clothes. Bombshell claims surfaced Friday suggesting Bruce had, in fact, started a gender transition process in the mid-1980s, following his divorce from Linda, but had stopped after he met and fell in love with Kris Kardashian, who became his third wife. Entertainment Tonight, quoting 'a source with direct knowledge,' said Bruce, now 65, had allegedly started hormone therapy and electrolysis and had had plastic surgery to make his features look more feminine. A spokesperson for the father of six declined to comment on the report after being contacted by DailyMail.com Friday morning. Beauty queen: Linda was a former Miss Tennessee who had had a four-year relationship with Elvis Presley. She and Bruce are pictured in December 1980 just weeks before they wed . Glamorous couple: Both Bruce and Linda worked as actors in Hollywood and were fixtures on the celebrity circuit in Tinseltown during their five year marriage . His first wife Chrystie Crownover, who he married straight out of college in 1972, expressed her support for her ex a little earlier this year as rumors started swirling about his changing appearance and his possible gender reassignment. 'I just want him to be happy,' said Chrystie who has two children with Bruce, Burt and Cassandra. 'He is a very proud and present grandfather. We all support him.' Third wife Kris Jenner, mother of his daughters Kendall, 19, and Kylie, 17, has yet to speak publicly about what's going on with Bruce. Her daughter Kim Kardashian told reporters Friday in New York that the family will be sitting down together to watch his TV revelations. Ex reax: Bruce's college sweetheart and first wife Chrystie (left) still sees Bruce at family gatherings and says she just wants him to be happy. Third wife Kris (right) has not yet said anything publicly about how she feels .

Friday's tweet is the first public comment Linda has made about her former husband's personal journey . She compared his anticipated TV revelations about his 'true self' to the magnitude of his Olympic achievement . An ex-girlfriend of Elvis Presley, Linda tied the knot with Bruce in 1981 . The couple had two sons Brandon and Brody before they divorced in 1986 .

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Scientists are baffled after discovering a rare deep sea oarfish had washed up on a salt marsh in New Zealand. 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, known to swim vertically as well self-amputate its own tail, were sent to see Otago Museum for testing. Department of Conservation service manager David Agnew pictured with a three-metre oarfish which washed up at the entrance of the Otago Harbour on Thursday . Department of Conservation service manager David Agnew told Daily Mail Australia he had never seen anything like it. ‘I was in the area when a local man called me and said he had found a strange looking fish on his morning walk. It was unlike anything I had ever seen.' 'It must have just washed up and it was very fresh. It’s a very weird looking creature. Instead of scales it has this smooth skin, like tinfoil, and if you rubbed it the silver would come onto your hand.' Mr Agnew snapped some images and sent them off to the University of Otago. ‘They got back to me very quickly to say it was an oarfish, which I had never heard of. It’s incredibly rare to see them in New Zealand.’ Samples of the deep sea fish, known to swim vertically as well self-amputate its own tail, were sent to see Otago Museum for testing . The bizarre deep sea creatures are known to swim vertically as well as eating sections of their own tail . The fish, which can grow to eleven metres in length, are are known to eat of sections of their own tail. Scientists have been unable to explain why they self-amputate, but some have proposed it is a form of protection. The frightening appearance of the fish means they have have been associated with various myths, including people mistaking them for sea-serpents. It has even been suggested that the Loch Ness Monster was an oarfish. The frightening appearance of the fish has led to some people mistaking them for mythical sea-serpents . Otago Museum later took tissue and organ samples of the elusive fish in a bid to find out what caused it to be washed ashore. ‘Oarfish are typically often found hundreds of metres underwater. It’s likely this fish was moved here from a very strong current,’ Mr Agnew said.

The three-metre oarfish washed up on a salt marsh on the Otago Harbour . The deep sea creature swims vertically and eats sections of its own tail . Its frightening appearance has seen people mistake it for a sea-serpent . Tissue samples of the fish were sent to see Otago Museum for testing .

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There are more conventional ways to apologise to a loved one after an argument. For many a romantic meal, chocolates or even flowers is the best way to win over an angry partner. But for one hapless Romeo or Juliet they decided a public declaration of their love was the only way to seek forgiveness. Written in black marker pen this series of mysterious cardboard signs have appeared all over a Surrey village, with messages like 'please forgive me' and 'we need to talk.' 'I love you': The mysterious signs that have appeared across the Surrey village of Milford . The signs have sparked speculation across the village as to the identity of the author and the reason behind the contrite gesture . They were first spotted by residents in the affluent village of Milford, near Godalming, on Tuesday morning and have sparked speculation as to the identity of author and the reasons behind the contrite gesture. One read: 'I love you do much please forgive what I said please.' Written in bold capitals another asked the recipient to remember their first date and professed it was the 'best day of my life.' The lovelorn writer also said told how they had 'never been happier' and that their dearest was the love of their life. Most people say sorry with flowers, a romantic dinner, or even chocolates . In total around seven hand-written messages were put up on lampposts and street signs . Desperate measures appeared to work for one unlucky man in October last year, who was spotted in Manchester wearing a sandwich board bearing the words: 'I am sorry I lied.' The man stood in the freezing cold for more than an hour sporting the humiliating hand-painted sign before eventually a woman appeared and walked off with him. Do you know who wrote the mysterious cardboard signs in Milford or do you believe they are about you? Email [email protected] . This isn't the first time someone has taken to the streets to prove their love for their wronged partner: in October a man was spotted in Manchester wearing a sandwich bar making it clear he was exceedingly sorry .

Hand-written cardboard signs appear on lampposts in Milford, Surrey . Mystery surrounds who created then and the reason behind the gesture . Signs asked the intended recipient to 'forgive me' and recall their first date . Others contained declarations of love and said 'I've never been happier'

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Defending NBA champions San Antonio Spurs have stepped up their title defence preparation by taking part in an amusing music video which announced band Spuran Spuran. Kawhi Leonard, Matt Bonner, Patty Mills, Aron Baynes and official mascot The Coyote all teamed up to form the band - with the bands name in reference to English rockers Duran Duran. The video shows the four players performing debut single 'Spurs!' by taking part in a 1980s-style performance while showing off funky outfits and extravagant hairstyles. Matt Bonner was on guitar duty for Spuran Spuran as they announced debut song 'Spurs!' in hilarious video . Bonner (far left) was joined by San Antonio Spurs team-mates Kawhi Leonard, Patty Mills and Aron Baynes . Bonner and his Spurs team-mates proved they're just as entertaining off the pitch as they are on it with this amusing music video. 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. Sitting in third place in the Western Conference, the champions face New Orleans Pelicans in their final match before beginning their play-off run. Spurs official mascot The Coyote also made a cameo appearance in the amusing music video . Leonard (right) helped his San Antonio Spurs side beat Phoenix Suns 107-91 in their last match . Bonner (left) and his Spurs side are keeping busy off the pitch as they prepare to defend their NBA title .

San Antonio Spurs players take part in Spuran Spuran music video . The NBA champions perform single 'Spurs!' in hilarious performance . Kawhi Leonard, Matt Bonner, Patty Mills and Aron Baynes all teamed up . Spurs are third in the Western Conference with the play-offs approaching .

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After Patrick Bamford, Joe Garner and Danny Mayor were crowned their division's player of the year on Sunday, the Football League has revealed the players who were nipping at their heels for the honour. On-loan Chelsea striker Bamford's efforts at Middlesbrough were rewarded with the Championship award, as voted by Sky Bet Football League club managers, with his team-mates Grant Leadbitter and Lee Tomlin also in the second tier's top 10. Ipswich Town's Daryl Murphy was second in the voting ahead Troy Deeney, whose been in top form for Championship leaders Watford, in a list dominated by attacking players. Championship player of the year Patrick Bamford beat Daryl Murphy and Troy Deeney for the honour . The Football League revealed the top ten players in each of their divisions based on votes by managers . Ipswich Town's Daryl Murphy was second in the voting after finding the net 24 times this season . Troy Deeney, with 20 goals for Championship leaders Watford this campaign, was third in voting . Callum Wilson in fourth is the first of three Bournemouth players with midfielders Grant Leadbitter (seventh) and Harry Arter (10th) along with Derby's Chris Martin (sixth) and Brentford's Alex Pritchard (eighth). For the top tens, each manager was asked to choose their top five players from this season in order before their rankings were collated to make up the final list. Following Preston North End's Garner in League One's top ten was MK Dons' Dele Alli, the star striker signed by Tottenham and loaned back to the club for the season who picked up Sunday's young player of the year award. Bristol City winger Luke Freeman was third in the voting with the work of Aden Flint (fifth), Joe Bryan (seventh) and Luke Ayling (ninth), with it hard not to assume the League One leaders were victims of their own success with so many standout players splitting the vote. Dele Alli, the Football League's Young Player of the Year, finished second behind Joe Garner in League One . Four from League One's standout club, Bristol City, made the shortlist for the division's best player . Also listed are Swindon Town's Australian midfielder Massimo Luongo (fifth) and defender Nathan Byrne (eighth), Sheffield United's Jamie Murphy and PNE's Leicester loanee Paul Gallagher (10th). Second-placed Shrewsbury Town had three players on the League Two top 10 behind Bury's winner Danny Mayor, with Ryan Woods second, James Collins seventh and Bobby Grant ninth. Wycombe's Alfie Mawson was third while Portsmouth and leaders Burton Albion each had two inclusions - Jed Wallace (fourth) and Matt Tubbs (fifth) for Pompey and Stuart Beavon (sixth) and John Mousinho (eighth) for the Brewers. Reuben Reid for Plymouth Argyle rounded out the list. Shrewsbury Town had three inclusions in the League Two list behind winner Danny Mayor, of Bury .

Daryl Murphy was second to Patrick Bamford for the Championship award . Young player of the year Dele Alli behind Joe Garner in League One . Shrewsbury Town had three players in League Two's top 10 players . Football League player of the year awards given out on Sunday . Top ten from votes by Football League managers released on Thursday .

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An Alberta student who'd accidentally left his headlights on all day was greeted by what may have been the world's friendliest note from a stranger when he returned to his car. But Derek Murray, a University of Alberta law student, found more than just the note that cold November day in Edmonton--he also found an extension cord and battery charger left by the stranger to bring his dead Acura back to life. Now that Murray's life-affirming tale has now gone viral, he says 'It just shows you how such a pure act of kindness from one person can just spread through everyone and help make everyone’s day a little brighter.' Good Samaritan: A friendly stranger left this unbelievably friendly letter to Alberta law student Derek Murray in order to help him get his car started after he left the headlights on all day . At first, though, he assumed the letter was from an angry fellow motorist, he told the National Post. 'When I first saw the note, I was expecting it to be an angry letter from someone telling me not to park there. Instead, I got someone just totally brightening my day. My day could have been ruined but, because of this guy, it was the highlight of my day.' The note reads, in part: . 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. If you know how to hook it up, use it to start your car. What followed was a detailed explanation of how to use the equipment. 'Sure enough,' Derek recalled to the National Post, 'I looked over at the house my car was parked beside, and there was a blue extension cord plugged into an outlet behind the guy’s house with a battery charger right there beside it.' Derek was able to get his car started, but when he rang the good Samaritan's doorbell, there was no answer. So, Derek left his own note as a thank you for the kind gesture. He later snapped a photo of the stranger's friendly note to post to Facebook, where it has now gone viral. The note has been viewed millions of times and even Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson retweeted the photo. Derek snapped a photo of the note for Facebook and it has since gone viral. e 'It just shows you how such a pure act of kindness from one person can just spread through everyone and help make everyone’s day a little brighter,’ Derek said .

Derek Murray, a University of Alberta law student, could have had his day ruined by the mistake by a stranger's kindness brightened it up . Murray posted his story and the note online and the random act of kindness has now gone viral .

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Manchester City are planning to table a mega-bid for Raheem Sterling on the day the transfer window reopens. The reigning Barclays Premier League champions have made the Liverpool forward a primary target this summer as they look to increase their homegrown quota. And the club plan to make a major statement by making a formal offer for the forward at the earliest possible opportunity this summer. Man City are planning a mega-bid to sign Liverpool star Raheem Sterling when the transfer window reopens . Sterling, pictured against Newcastle on Monday night, is a primary target for Manchester City this summer . The transfer window officially opens on July 1, but deals can be discussed between clubs prior to that date. City believe they are leading the race to land Sterling this summer and are confident they can complete what would be one of the biggest transfers this summer. Liverpool value Sterling at around £50million, a fee that City can certain afford. But City will have to be cute in their attempts to land Sterling given the threat of Financial Fair Play sanctions. They may look to use other players as bait, but Liverpool are likely to demand a straight cash fee. The Liverpool  forward has been pictured smoking a shisha pipe with team-mate Jordon Ibe earlier this season .

Manchester City have made Liverpool's Raheem Sterling a primary target . Liverpool value Sterling at £50million - a fee Man City can afford . The Reds are likely to demand a cash fee for the England international .

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A thief nicknamed the 'Black Widow of Facebook'  who drugged and robbed men after she lured them into bed has been arrested. Argentinian con-artist Sofia Davila posted raunchy pictures or herself online and then flirted with unsuspecting men she had contacted on the social network, suggesting they meet up for sex. But after meeting her victims, the 21-year-old from Buenos Aires, would spike their drinks and wait for them to fall unconscious, before ransacking their homes. Buenos Aires thief Sofia Davila, 21, would start chatting to men over Facebook before suggesting that they meet up. When they did, she would spike their drinks and rob their homes after they fell unconscious . The 21-year-old posted raunchy pictures of herself on Facebook and flirt with strangers she added on the network. She was caught after trying to trick police that she was an innocent bystanders in the robberies . Diego Escalante, from Tigre, Buenos Aires, said he had been robbed after falling victim to the ploy. The 39-year-old said: 'We had been flirting with each other for about two weeks and then she suggested we get together. 'We went to a hotel and had a good time and when she suggested we meet again I didn't think anything was suspicious. 'The next time we met she came to my place and said she'd like to drink her own alcohol and poured me one too. I then began to fill ill and passed out. 'When I woke up my feet and hands were tied and there were two men in my flat taking my TV, stereo and other things.' After carrying out the ruse Davila went to the police station herself to report the robbery - claiming she had been forced to leave the flat by the men, and had been powerless to stop them. The thief has been nicknamed the 'Black Widow of Facebook'. She is now awaiting trial after admitting tricking 15 men and robbing them. Two of her accomplices will also appear in court over the crimes . But a spokesman for the police said they were suspicious, having received numerous calls from men who had been stolen from after they spent the night with a woman they met over the internet . He said: 'The problem with her statement was that we had already received a dozen complaints from other men saying they had been robbed after meeting a woman over Facebook. 'This was the first time the woman had actually shown up herself though, but because she matched the description we already had we decided to hold her for questioning. One of Davila's victims said the pair hit it off at a hotel, and he didn't think have any suspicions when they met up again at his home. He said she drugged him and he woke up with his feet tied and two men stealing his TV . 'As soon as we spoke to the victim we knew she was the woman behind the robberies and it only took a little while before we had a full confession. We also found that the man had been drugged.' Davila admitted to bedding and robbing more than 15 men and is now awaiting trial along with her two accomplices. Argentinian news website DiarioVeloz.com said Davila, who worked in PR for a bowling alley, told police she was forced to commit the crimes to pay off her debts to a drug dealer .

Sofia Davila, 21, nicknamed the 'Black Widow of Facebook' over crimes . Caught after going to police, claiming she was forced out her victim's flat . She has admitted bedding and robbing 15 men after spiking their drinks .

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The founder of Bikram yoga, who has been accused of sexually assaulting multiple students, has said women love him so much he wouldn't need to rape them to get sex. Speaking out for the first time since six women filed civil lawsuits accusing him of unwanted sexual advances, 69-year-old Bikram Choudhury strongly denied the accusations. 'I never assaulted them,' he said as he spoke to CNN. 'The answer is I feel sorry for them... They're entranced by somebody - lawyers.' Choudhury, who pioneered the practice of working out in a room heated to 105F, has his name attached to 720 yoga schools in 220 countries. Chelsea Clinton, Madonna and Demi Moore are among his followers. Scroll down for video . Denial: Bikram Choudhury, who has been accused of sexual advances by six separate women, has denied the allegations in an interview with CNN - the first time he has spoken out about the accusations . Choudhury told CNN that his success means he would never need to assault anyone. 'Women likes me. Women loves me,' he said. 'So if I really wanted to involve the women, I don't have to assault the women.' When asked how his wife of more than 30 years, fellow yoga instructor Rajashree Choudhury, had responded to the accusations, Choudhury became emotional. 'My wife never look at me anymore,' he said. 'Twenty-four hours a day, I work harder than any human being in this Earth... and this is my reward? I'm a rapist? Shame [on] your Western culture.' 'Targeted': Sarah Baughn, pictured speaking to CNN, said Choudhury told her they should be together and that she needed to have sex with him if she wanted to advance her career. She no longer practises . At work: He pioneered Bikram yoga, in which followers practice 26 yoga moves in temperatures of 105F . Bikram yoga, devised by Bikram Choudhury, is based on regular hatha yoga, but performed in 105F temperatures for 90 minutes. Fans claim that it not only leaves them stronger and more flexible than standard yoga, it also helps them shed weight quickly. Choudhury began practising yoga in Calcutta at the age of three, spending up to six hours a day perfecting his poses. At 13 he won the National India Yoga Championship and went on to devise the 26 'asanas' (poses) and two breathing methods that form the core of Bikram yoga. He claims to have been invited to the U.S. in 1973 by President Richard Nixon to help him improve his health through yoga. After moving to Los Angeles, he started teaching Shirley MacLaine, whom he credits with spreading his name. He also claims to have taught yoga to Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton and has a legion of celebrity fans . including Lady Gaga, Madonna, Jennifer Aniston and tennis champion Andy . Murray. Choudhury says Bikram works because the heat loosens the muscles, helping them to go further than they would otherwise. Since 2013, six women have stepped forward to accuse him of unwanted sexual advances, and studios have started to drop his name, signalling that his empire is crumbling. Sarah Baughn, one of his accusers, told CNN that Bikram yoga was 'life changing' and as soon as she took part, she knew she wanted to teach the practice. But when she joined Bikram's teacher training course in the mid-2000s, he quickly targeted her, she claimed. 'I was asked by him to come into his office and he sat down,' she said. 'And immediately went into, "What should we do about this? What should we do about us? We need a relationship".' She was shocked - 'I felt like my whole system just sort of imploded' - and was advised by another staff member to avoid being alone with him. But on another night, he cornered her after the group watched a movie together, she said. 'He crawled on top of me,' she said. 'He put his hand on the inside of my thigh and the other hand he wrapped around me, and he was holding me there.' He told her that he needed someone to massage him, brush his hair and have sex with him, she said - and made it clear that she would only advance in her career if she slept with him. 'Struggle': He said his wife, Rajashree Choudhury, no longer looks at him because of the accusations . Emotional: When asked about his wife's reaction, Choudhury became emotional and questioned why he was being accused of sexual assaults after working so hard. 'Shame on your Western culture,' he said . 'I looked him in the eyes and pushed him off of me and I said, "I can do this by myself",' she said. 'And he said, "No you can't, there's no way". I got up and I left the room.' Baughn has previously likened the atmosphere in the Bikram community to a cult and said she had endured Choudhury's sexual assaults as just something that went with the territory. Others told her to separate the man from the teacher, she said. Baughn's lawsuit is scheduled for trial in August. She no longer practices yoga. Most recently, a Canadian woman, Jill Lawler, filed a civil case against him on February 13, alleging that he raped her during a nine-week class when she was just 18. In her suit, Lawler said she went into the class elated to learn from the master, but things quickly soured as she was expected to massage him while watching Bollywood movies late into the night. As they watched the films, he groped her, she said. He apologized but weeks later, he asked Lawler to come to his hotel room where he sexually assaulted her, it is claimed. Accusers: Larissa Anderson, left, and Jill Lawler, right, have both filed civil lawsuits against Choudhury . 'Throughout the sexual abuse, defendant Bikram Choudhury offered multiple explanations and justifications for his behavior,' her lawsuit said. 'He would say "I'm dying, I need to you to save me. If I don't have sex I will die. You are saving my life, you are helping me".' The lawsuit states that Lawler continued doing Bikram yoga for years and that Choudhury's abuse continued on multiple occasions, the most recent being in February 2013. At the time, Choudhury's lawyers and his Yoga College of India said he never sexually assaulted any of the women and that prosecutors declined to bring charges. The Los Angeles district attorney declined to bring charges in a case against Choudhury in 2013 for lack of evidence, spokesman Ricardo Santiago said. See below for video .

Bikram Choudhury pioneered 'Bikram yoga' - practicing yoga in a room heated to 105F - and has a huge following, including celebrities . He has been accused of unwanted sexual advances in six civil lawsuits . Speaking out about the accusations for the first time, he has denied ever assaulting the women and said he feels sorry for them . He became emotional when asked how his wife of 30 years has reacted to the claims, saying: 'She never looks at me anymore'

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Nearly one out of six NFL players will declare bankruptcy within 12 years of retiring from the league, a shocking new study has revealed. The rate of bankruptcy, 15.7percent - 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. Despite earning millions of dollars - sometimes tens of millions - former players go broke at about 1.1percent per year, the same rate as the rest of Americans. Bleak future: Despite NFL players earning millions - sometimes times of millions - over the course of their careers, nearly 16percent of players are bankrupt within 12 years . Vince Young earned a reported $64million in salary and endorsement deals - but was bankrupt before he even finished his NFL career. Widely reported rumors say he spent $5,000 a week at Cheesecake factory . Though bleak, the 15.7percent figure found by the researchers, 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 figure comes from a 2009 survey by Sports Illustrated. Often, when athletes go broke, it's because of unimaginable extravagances, bad investments and massive child support payments.  This, despite the fact that the average player makes $3.2million over the course of a career. Defensive tackle Warren Sapp played 13 seasons in the NFL and made more than $82million. He retired in 2007 and filed for bankruptcy in 2012 - citing several failed business ventures. Bankruptcy remained at similar rates even among players who had long, profitable careers in the sport - though it was highest for those who stayed in the league for five years - and lower for those who were in it for more than a decade . Michael Vick, who made more than $130million, is still playing has he attempts to pay off his $18million bankruptcy debt from 2008 . When his estate was sold at auction, he had a lionskin rug and 240 pairs of sneakers. He also owed more than $75,000 a month in child support for his six children (with five different women,) Quarterback Vince Young's played his last NFL game in December 2011. He filed for bankruptcy in January 2014 - despite earning $34million in salary and another $30million in endorsement deals. Widely reported rumors that emerged after he first began having financial trouble in 2012 claim that he spent up to $5,000 a week at Cheesecake Factory and racked up a $6,000 tab at TGI Friday's. Young also blamed investment advisers who he claimed took advantage of him. Quarterback Michael Vick filed for bankruptcy in 2008 - in the middle of his high-profile career and legal troubles that sent him to prison. He was still paying off his $18million in debts in 2014 - despite making $130million from the NFL and millions more from endorsement deals. 'We've known that it can be very difficult for the average family to save,' Cal Tech finance professor Colin F. Camerer, one of the researchers, told the Washington Post. 'But this is one group that you might think ought to be able to avoid bankruptcy. They're in a position to buy some good advice if they need it. But even for them, with all these millions, it's a challenge.'

High-profile bankruptcies include Warren Sapp, Vince Young and Michael Vick - all of whom earned tens of millions of dollars . 15.7percent of players go bankrupt within 12 years of leaving the league, researchers from Cal-Tech, Washington and George Washington found . Average player earns $3.2million over the course of a career . Bankruptcy rates are the same of the rest of Americans .

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San Antonio city officials have messed with the wrong Texas chef. Attorney-turned-cook and activist Joan Cheever has spent the past decade feeding the homeless from the back of her charity food truck, until earlier this month she was slapped with a $2,000 fine for her charitable efforts. Cheever founded The Chow Train non-profit organization in 2005, preparing hot meals in her licensed mobile kitchen and serving them at city parks out of her personal pickup, which she has been using as a delivery truck because it is more maneuverable. Punished for compassion: On April 7, San Antonio police officers issued a fine to local chef and activist Joan Cheever (right) for feeding the homeless at Maverick Park . Wrong truck: Cheever, the founder of The Chow Train non-profit food truck, was serving hot meals out of her personal pickup truck because it is more compact . No permit: Cheever's mobile kitchen is commercially licensed, but her personal vehicle is not . Hefty sum: Mrs Cheever was issued a citation and a $2,000 fine for failure to serve food out of a licensed food truck . Mixed messages: After writing out the citation, the officers allowed Cheever and her volunteers to continue distributing the meals . On April 7, Cheever and her band of volunteers were dishing out free food to those in need at Maverick Park on the outskirts of San Antonio when she was approached by four police officers on bicycles. Speaking to ABC News, Cheever said she asked the cops, ‘What's the problem?' and they replied, 'You.' After a brief exchange with the SAPD cops, Mrs Cheever was issued a citation and a $2,000 fine for failure to serve food out of a licensed food truck. After writing out the ticket, Cheever said the officers gave her the green light to continue distributing meals. San Antonio city officials stated that Cheever was cited for ‘failing to adhere to long-standing regulations that are in place to ensure public health and safety.’ City spokeswoman Di Galvan told ABC that mobile food establishment permits are not transferable from one vehicle to another. But the hefty fine has done nothing to deter the plucky Good Samaritan from carrying out her mission to provide much-needed sustenance to the city's poor. Her meals usually consist of a vegetable soup, a main course, such as meatball or coq au vin, and a dessert. Since her April 7 run-in with the law, the chef has offered meals on two separate occasions at the park, each time drawing larger than usual crowds of supporters. No letter of apology: Cheever received this official letter from the city summoning her to court June 23 . Cooking up kindness: Cheever is an attorney and a trained chef who started her Chow Train charity in 2005 . Good Samaritans: Cheever and her band of volunteers have served hundreds of thousands of hot meals to those in need in San Antonio and other areas . ‘I came back to the park the following Tuesday and was met with 100 people who had candles and signs,’ Cheever said. ‘This isn’t only about The Chow Train. It’s about every non-profit and every person who wants to do a good thing, but are intimidated by the $2,000 fine and possible arrest. So we’re just going to keep rolling on.’ Cheever has retained the services of a lawyer to fight the citation. 'I’m not going to settle and I’m not going to pay the fine and I’m not going to stop,' a defiant Mrs Cheever declared. ‘They can come out every Tuesday and write me up a ticket and we’ll just start collecting them.’ Joan Cheever, a wife and mother, had graduated from a culinary school and was featured on celebrity cook Rachel Ray's daytime talk show. Besides offering gourmet meals to low-income residents of San Antonio, Cheever and her group of helpers also have delivered meals to victims of natural disasters in places like Joplin, Missouri, and Moore, Oklahoma, which were ravaged by tornadoes recently. Cheever said it was insulting to her as a licensed cook that the city of San Antonio was treating her as a danger to the community. Religious freedom: Cheever accused police and city officials of violating her freedom of religion because she considers cooking and feeding the poor a free exercise of her faith . Defiant: Cheever pans to fight the citation and even possibly sue the city for violating the 1999 Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act . The Chow Train founder is scheduled to go before a judge June 23. Cheever said she is prepared to invoke the 1999 Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act, saying she has the right to feed the homeless because she considers it a free exercise of her faith. Cheever said as much to Officer Mike Marotta as he was writing out the ticket to her April 7. ‘One of the police officers said, “Ma’am, if you want to pray, go to church,” and I said, “This is how I pray. When I cook this food and deliver it to the people who are less fortunate,’ Cheever told News 4 San Antonio. Cheever is now considering suing the city for infringing upon her freedom of religion. The San Antonio City Council’s Quality of Life committee held a meeting Tuesday to address the controversy surrounding Cheever's citation, saying that their goal is to protect the homeless from unsafe food, reported San Antonio Express News. But Cheever argued that she been distributing food in plain sight week after week for years, and local officers would pass by and wave at her. Some of them, according to the chef, even accepted meals from her. Besides offering gourmet meals to low-income residents of San Antonio, Cheever and her group of helpers also have delivered meals to victims of natural disasters in places like Joplin, Missouri, and Moore, Oklahoma, which were ravaged by tornadoes recently. Rep, Joaquin Castro, a Democrat representing San Antonio, has weighed in on the hot-button issue, calling on the City Council to ‘do right by Joan Cheever’ and ‘allow her to feed the homeless.’ This is the latest example of an ongoing nationwide crackdown on Good Samaritans offering help to the homeless. Last year, a 90-year-old pastor and World War II veteran was arrested twice in a single week for feeding the needy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. According to a recent report by the National Coalition for the Homeless cited by the Washington Post, 71 cities across the US have either passed or proposed an ordinance that clamps down on feeding the homeless. Cheever has launched a GoFundMe campaign asking for donations towards her legal battle with the City of San Antonio. As of Wednesday night, Cheever's supporters have contributed nearly $10,000 to her war chest.

San Antonio police officers issued a fine to local chef and activist Joan Cheever for feeding the homeless at Maverick Park April 7 . Cheever founded The Chow Train non-profit food truck in 2005 to feed the city's poor . Has a commercially licensed mobile food truck where she prepares her meals, but she serves them out of her personal pickup truck . Cheever accused city officials of violating her freedom of religion because she considers cooking and feeding the poor a free exercise of her faith .

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You may not like the meager in-flight sandwich. But Southwest have raised their game by throwing two passengers an impromptu wedding shower. Andy McIlvaine, 33, was lugging three bottles of champagne onto a flight from Baltimore to Maine in October 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. Heartwarming: Southwest Airlines threw a surprise wedding shower for a long-distance couple at Baltimore Washington International airport . Kelley Mulsinger was greeted with a party and several family members when she flew in to BWI from Texas to see her fiance . The party happened when fiance Andy McIlvaine sent a note to the Southwest CEO thanking his company for a $100 voucher during a trip to Maine to propose to his girlfriend . 'The next thing you know, I'm talking to these five Southwest employees,' McIlvaine told the Baltimore Sun. 'I thought he was going to give me a drink ticket. He said, "Have fun, good luck and go get your girl. Here at Southwest we’re all about love."' After McIlvaine wrote to the firm's CEO Gary Kelly thanking the company, they threw in another pre-wedding treat: a wedding shower at Baltimore-Washington International Airport. Flying in the bride-to-be, her mother, and her sister, Southwest gathered more than 100 passengers, crew members and staff from other airlines with 500 roses, champagne and signs on Wednesday. Speaking to the Sun, Baltimore-based McIlvaine and Mulfinger, a physician assistant at the University of Texas, said the party was apt as they spent a lot of time flying to see one another. 'I was pretty touched by the gesture,' McIlvaine told WBALTV. The airline's latest ad campaign is wedding themed, with discounted flight for 'the wedding season'. McIlvaine lives in Baltimore while his fiancee Mulfinger is a physician assistant at the University of Texas .

Andy McIlvaine, 33, got talking to Southwest staff during his flight to propose to his girlfriend in Maine last October . Touched by his story, they gave him a $100 voucher as a gift . After he wrote to thank the CEO, the company threw the couple a shower at BWI Airport in Baltimore on April 1 . Baltimore-based McIlvaine and Dallas-based Kelley Mulsingeron spend much of their relationship flying to visit one another .

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The hunt for missing flight MH370 will be extended, with government officials from Australia, China and Malaysia deciding to double the search area. The airplane, which spectacularly vanished last year with 239 people on board, is believed to have crashed in the Indian Ocean off Australia's west coast. By expanding the search area for the downed plane, the mission to recover it could go on for another 12 months, according to government officials. Scroll down for video . Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 disappeared while travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people on-board . The expanded search will 'cover the entire highest probability area identified by expert analysis', Australian Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss. He made the announcement after meeting with Malaysian transport minister Liow Tiong Lai and Chinese transport minister Yang Chuantang on Thursday. 'We're confident we're searching in the right area,' Mr Truss told a press conference. 'I'm very confident that we have the best search equipment in the world and if the aircraft is in the area that we're looking, we will find it. 'The high resolution of the pictures that the ministers have been shown today gives us a high level of confidence that, if there is any piece of the aircraft that's within the range of these vehicles, they will pick it up and be able to identify it.' Mr Truss added all those involved in the search were determined to do everything possible 'to give answers to the families of the loves ones who've been lost'. 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. Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss (L), Malaysia's Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai (C) and Chinese Transport Minister Yang Chuantan (R) shake hands after the MH370 joint press conference at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur . Locals from the island of Kudahuvadhoo, located in the southern area of the Dhaalu Atoll in the Maldives, reported witnessing 'a low-flying jumbo jet' on the morning of March 8 last year. They believed they had identified red and blue markings, similar to those of the missing plane, on a large passenger jet which flew over the island on the morning of the MH370's disappearance, according to the Weekend Australian. 'I'm very sure of what I saw on a very clear and bright day, and what I saw was not normal- the plane was very big, and low,' Ahmed Shiyaam said. Mr Truss added that all those involved in the search were determined to do everything possible 'to give answers to the families of the loves ones who've been lost' 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 . 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 . Kudahuvadhoo is located in the southern area of the Dhaalu Atoll, in the Maldives, in the Indian Ocean . 'I did not know until later that other people saw it too. I don't know if it's the Malaysia plane.' Abdu Rasheed Ibrahim said he saw the plane flying towards him over the water, and did not know at the time that it could be the missing Malaysian Airlines flight. 'I didn't know that a plane was missing,' Mr Ibrahim said. The search has focused on 60,000 square kilometres of deep ocean off the coast of Western Australia . The search for the missing plane has been headed up by the Joint Agency Co-ordination Centre . The expanded search will 'cover the entire highest probability area identified by expert analysis', Australian Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss . 'I went straight home and told my wife about it. I told my family, 'I saw this strange plane'. 'This is the biggest plane I have ever seen from this island...I have seen pictures of the missing plane- I believe I saw the plane...I strongly felt those people who were searching should come here.' Acoustic scientists from Curtin University 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 Indian Ocean. A detailed map of the search was released by the Australian government . Dr Alec Duncan and his associates from the university's Centre for Marine Science and Technology began investigating a low-frequency underwater sound signal which was recorded west of Rottnest Island just after 1:30 am UTC on March 8. 'Data from one of the IMOS (Integrated Marine Observing System) recorders showed a clear acoustic signal at a time that was reasonably consistent with other information relating to the disappearance of MH370,' Dr Duncan said in a statement released by Curtin University. 'The crash of a large aircraft in the ocean would be a high energy event and expected to generate intense underwater sounds.' Curtin University Centre for Marine Science and Technology's Dr Alec Duncan began investigating a low-frequency underwater sound signal . Malaysia's civil aviation chief, Azharuddin Abdul Rahman declared the crash an accident . Dr Duncan said that the noise may have been due to a geological event, including a small earth tremor, but the timing piqued the interest of his research team. The crash was officially declared an accident by Malaysia civil aviation chief Azharuddin Abdul Rahman earlier this year. 'Based on all available data as well as circumstances ... survivability in the defined area is highly unlikely. It is therefore with the heaviest heart and deepest sorrow that we officially declare Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 an accident,' Mr Rahman said. It is more than one year since Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 went missing. Here is a timeline of the main events since the plane disappeared. 2014 . March 8 . The Malaysian Airlines Boeing 777 takes off from Kuala Lumpur at 12.41am local time bound for Beijing, carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew. The plane is last seen on military radar at 2.14am, heading west over the Strait of Malacca. Half an hour later the airline reveals to the public that it has lost contact with the plane. The plane was due to land at around 6.30am. March 10 . Vietnamese aircraft search for a plane door spotted in their waters but find nothing. A day later the hunt is widened to cover a 115-nautical mile radius involving 34 aircraft and 40 ships from several countries. March 13 . Malaysian authorities expand their search for the missing jet into the Andaman Sea and beyond after acknowledging it could have flown for several more hours after its last contact with the ground. March 15 . Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak says the missing airliner was deliberately diverted and continued flying for more than six hours after losing contact with the ground. March 8 to April 24 . The search area covers the South China Sea, the Straits of Malacca, the Andaman Sea and the southern Indian Ocean. April 24 . The search and rescue phase becomes a search and recovery phase, with it moving a few days later to an underwater phase using an autonomous underwater vehicle and a bathymetry survey covering an area around 430 miles (692km) long and 50 miles (80km) wide. June 2014 . Australian authorities issue a preliminary report in which they theorise that MH370's crew became incapacitated, possibly due to oxygen starvation, with the plane continuing on autopilot. August 28 . Australia's deputy prime minister, Warren Truss, says the aircraft 'might have turned south a little earlier than we have previously expected'. September 19 . After a four-month lull, it is announced that the underwater search, involving depths of up to 3.7 miles (6km), would resume at the end of September. October 2014 . The new underwater search involves ships dragging sonar devices called towfish through the water about 330ft (100m) above the seabed to hunt for wreckage. The towfish are equipped with jet fuel sensors and can transmit data to those on board the vessels. 2015 . January . Senior Boeing 777 captain Simon Hardy suggests the missing aircraft's final resting place is in the Indian Ocean just outside the far south-western edge of the core search area. January 28 . Malaysia's Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) officially declares the incident 'an accident'. The DCA says it had concluded the aircraft exhausted its fuel 'over a defined area of the southern Indian Ocean'. The DCA adds that efforts to find the plane will continue. March 7 . Malaysia's transport minister, Liow Tiong Lai, says data will be re-examined and a new plan formulated if the plane is not found by the end of May. April 14 . Search area expanded by government officials in charge of the hunt for MH370.

Search area for missing flight MH370 doubled by government officials . Extended search area means hunt for plane could run for another year . Comes after Maldives locals said they saw a low-flying jet on day of crash . Island sighting more than 5,000 kilometres away from the then-search area .

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More than 10,000 Australians and New Zealanders are sitting in reverence on the shores of the Gallipoli peninsula, as a formal ceremony begins to honour the diggers who fought and fell there a century ago. A vast sea of pilgrims from both nations 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. 'The quiet stillness of dawn and the gentle sound of the waves on this beach gave way to the flash and roar of gunfire over the painful cries of the wounded,' he said. 'For so many, the rising sun that day would be their last.' Scroll down for video . A bagpiper from the Australian army salutes during a dawn ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Gallipoli . As dawn broke, families of soldiers, leaders and visitors gathered near former battlefields, honoring thousands of Australians and New Zealanders who fought in the World War I Gallipoli campaign . During his address to the thousands attending the Gallipoli dawn service, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said the troops who fought in the First World War became more than just soldiers as they were the 'founding heroes of modern Australia' A proud Australian attends the dawn service ceremony at the Anzac Cove commemorative site in Gallipoli . Mr Abbott shakes hands with Australian visitors during a dawn ceremony after his address to thousands gathered for the service in Gallipoli . Pilgrims listened as 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 . The defence force chief also told of the fears that gripped the men as they battled to shore under unrelenting gunfire: a fear they would be cut down, as too many were, but also a fear that they might let their mates down . An Australian visitor pays his respects on the battlfields in Turkey's Gallipoli peninsula . Britain's Prince Charles speaks during a dawn ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Gallipoli . Prince Charles lays a wreath during a dawn ceremony in Gallipoli following his address to the huge crowds . More than 10,000 Australians and New Zealanders are sitting in reverence on the shores of the Gallipoli peninsula . Many listened in silence during Mr Abbott's address. 'Few of us can recall the detail but we have imbibed what matters most: that a generation of young Australians rallied to serve our country, when our country called, and they were faithful, even unto death,' Mr Abbott said . A vast sea of pilgrims have gathered at the Anzac Commemorative Site to mark the 100th anniversary of the bloody Gallipoli landings . A formal ceremony was held to honour the diggers who fought and fell in Gallipoli a century ago . The defence force chief also told of the fears that gripped the men as they battled to shore under unrelenting gunfire: a fear they would be cut down, as too many were, but also a fear that they might let their mates down. 'This is where the Anzac legend was born at great cost,' he said. 'Here, so many died and dreams died with them. Here, they lie in sacred soil. Here, we honour their spirit, the spirit of Anzac which lives among us. Here, we will remember them.' During his address, Mr Abbott said the troops became more than just soldiers as they were the 'founding heroes of modern Australia'. 'Few of us can recall the detail but we have imbibed what matters most: that a generation of young Australians rallied to serve our country, when our country called, and they were faithful, even unto death,' he said. 'Most of us have never worn our country's uniform, we have not climbed the steep cliffs of Gallipoli. 'But we are better for those who have. 'They were as good as they could be in their time, now let us be as good as we can in ours. 'We believe the Anzacs represented Australians at our best.' New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key speaks during a dawn ceremony at Anzac Cove . People, among them proud Australians, look on during the dawn service in Anzac Cove in commemoration . Tony Abbott (right) walks with his wife Margaret Aitken (left) during the dawn service at Anzac Cove . Visitors from Australia and New Zealand attend a dawn ceremony at Anzac Cove in Gallipoli . Thousands have been united to honour their nations' fallen as today marks 100 years since the Gallipoli land campaign of the First World War which began on April 25, 1915 . Mr Key told the gathering of the challenges the Anzacs faced as they came ashore on that bloody day a century ago. 'Instead of the open spaces that have been described to them, they landed here with steep hills rising in front of this narrow beach,' he said. He said the opposing forces who set upon one another with such devastating results had something in common - they believed what they were doing was right and necessary, and both sides conducted themselves with courage and bravery. 'The campaign waged here ensured that the name of this place would be written into the histories of New Zealand, Australia, Britain, Turkey and the many other countries that fought here, never to be erased,' he said. He spoke too of the unbreakable bond forged between Australia and New Zealand. 'To us, Gallipoli is also a byword for the best character of Australians and New Zealanders, especially when they work side-by-side in the face of adversity.' Many waited overnight as they braved Anzac Day's pre-dawn chill at Gallipoli . Gallipoli has become a site of pilgrimage for visitors who honour their nations' fallen in graveyards halfway around the world on Anzac Day every April 25 . Prince Charles and Prince Harry attended the dawn service along with political leaders and ministers from New Zealand, Turkey, Ireland, Canada, Nepal, Greece, India and Germany. Mr Key, Mr Abbott, Prince Charles and Prince Harry will attend an Anzac breakfast after the dawn service before heading to the Australian service at Lone Pine and the New Zealand service at Chunuk Bair. About 130,000 men died during the eight month Gallipoli campaign, including 87,000 Ottoman soldiers, 8700 Australians, 2779 New Zealanders and 21,000 British. People attend an Anzac Day dawn service at the in Delhi War Cemetery in New Delhi on April 25, 2015 . A man holds a little girl's hand as they look at headstones at the in Delhi War Cemetery in New Delhi . A national representative from the Indian Air Force lays a wreath at a monument during an Anzac Day dawn service . This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli land campaign, which began on April 25, 1915 .

Dawn service at Anzac Cove begins as more than 10,000 Australians and New Zealanders gather at formal ceremony . Thousands attended the Anzac Commemorative Site to mark the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings . Among those in attendance are Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott and his New Zealand counterpart John Key . Prince Charles and Prince Harry also sat alongside the prime ministers at the Gallipoli dawn service . Mr Abbott said the troops became more than just soldiers as they were the 'founding heroes of modern Australia'

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Atletico Madrid centre back Miranda has lambasted Serbian referee Milorad Mazic following his side's Champions League encounter against Real Madrid. The Brazil international criticised Mazic's display after the goalless draw at the Vicente Calderon and questioned why officials from 'minor leagues' were able to referee such a high-profile clash. Miranda and his Atletico Madrid team-mates were left riled when Mazic, who refereed at the 2014 World Cup, failed to punish Sergio Ramos for what appeared to be an elbow on Mario Mandzukic. Miranda was far from happy with Milorad Mazic's performance during Atletico's Champions League clash . The Brazil defender has said officials from 'lower leagues' should not be allowed to referee high-profile games . Mario Mandzukic makes a point to referee Mazic after being cut by an elbow from Sergio Ramos . 'I won't talk about the referee, but I think referees from minor leagues should not be in charge of this kind of game,' Miranda told AS. 'We had chances to win but Madrid also had theirs. We had a very bad first half and we were better in the second. 'Now we have to go get the win [in the second leg]. It's a tough game and we will go for the win. We can qualify by scoring a goal.' Miranda is not the only Atletico Madrid star to hit out at Mazic as team-mate Mario Suarez has also taken a swipe at the Serbian official. Suarez expressed his frustration after the game, saying on Spanish TV: 'The referee is very bad. They can't use a Serbian referee for these type of games, with all my respect. 'I hope that in the return leg they pick a better referee.' Mario Suarez has also blasted the performance of referee Mazic after being booked on Tuesday night .

Miranda was far from happy with Milorad Mazic's display on Tuesday night . The Brazil international believes officials from 'minor leagues' should not officiate important Champions League ties . Mazic failed to penalise Sergio Ramos for elbow on Mario Mandzukic . READ: Atletico ace Mario Suarez says referee Mazic was 'very bad'

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Africa will host it's first-ever NBA match this summer with basketball stars Chris Paul and Luol Deng taking part in an exhibition match. The August 1 encounter will feature a Team Africa vs Team World format at the iconic Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, it was announced on Wednesday. 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. LA Clippers' Chris Paul (left) and Miami Heat's Luol Deng will play in the first-ever NBA game held in Africa . Eight-time NBA All-Star Paul will captain Team World, while Britain's two-time NBA All-Star Deng - who was born in South Sudan - will lead out Team Africa. 'I am extremely proud to be a part of the NBA's first game in Africa,' said Miami Heat’s small forward Deng. 'Coming from South Sudan and having participated in the Basketball without Borders Africa camps in Johannesburg previously, I am truly honoured to be part of this historic event.' Los Angeles Clippers' point guard Paul was equally enthusiastic about the summer showpiece: 'I look forward to representing Team World in the first NBA game in Africa,' he added. 'It will be my first visit to the continent, and I cannot wait to contribute to the growth of the game on and off the court.' In addition to Paul and Deng, NBA executives, general managers and legends will also participate including 2014-15 NBA Coach of the Year Mike Budenholzer of the Atlanta Hawks, San Antonio Spurs chief Gregg Popovich and the sport's Global Ambassador Dikembe Mutombo. The game will take place following the 13th edition of Basketball without Borders (BWB) Africa, the NBA and FIBA's global basketball development and community outreach program that has reached 1,000 campers from 31 African countries since 2003. The NBA family led by the current and former players and coaches will also be participating in extensive community outreach efforts throughout the week including the creation of places where kids and families can live, learn or play in partnership with Boys and Girls Clubs of South Africa and the S.O.S Children's Villages Association of South Africa that will leave lasting legacies in the community. NBA Coach of the Year Mike Budenholzer of the Atlanta Hawks (right) will be at the August 1 exhibition . 'The NBA has worked hard to grow the game of basketball in Africa, and I am excited to take this next step of playing our first game on the continent,' said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. 'Our players have been tremendous partners in this effort, and all of us look forward to sharing the authentic NBA experience and the values of our game with fans in Africa.' More than 35 players from Africa have played in the NBA since Hall of Famer and two-time NBA champion Hakeem Olajuwon was drafted in 1984. The league has hosted events on the continent since 1993 and in 2010 opened its first office in Johannesburg. Furthermore, NBA Cares has built 38 places to live, learn or play on the continent. More than 35 players from Africa have played in the NBA since Hakeem Olajuwon (left) was drafted in 1984 .

Match will take place at South Africa's Ellis Park Stadium on August 1 . The encounter will feature a Team Africa vs Team World format . Chris Paul will lead Team World with Luol Deng skippering Team Africa . NBA coaches Mike Budenholzer and Gregg Popovich will be in attendance . More than 35 players from Africa have played in the NBA since two-time NBA champion Hakeem Olajuwon was drafted in 1984 .

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Jordan Spieth will continue his quest for Masters glory when he tees off his third round at Augusta at 2:55pm local time (7:55pm BST) on Saturday. The 21-year-old American holds a five-shot lead at the half-way stage after a record 14 under par opening two rounds, and he will be joined in Saturday's final pairing by Charley Hoffman, who is on nine under par. Leading Brits Justin Rose and Paul Casey, both in a tie for third with Dustin Johnson on seven under par, will tee off at 2:45pm (7:45pm BST) and 2:35pm (7:35pm BST) respectively. Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods, meanwhile, will be out a lot earlier in the day at Augusta as they both bid to make up ground on their 12-shot deficit to leader Spieth. The Northern Irishman will be on course at 12:45pm (5:45pm BST) with reigning Masters champion Bubba Watson. Woods, meanwhile, will be joined by Sergio Garcia when he tees off at 1:15pm (6:15pm BST) Scroll down for Saturday's full tee times. Halfway leader Jordan Spieth will step onto the Augusta course for this third round at 7:55pm UK time . Justin Rose will be in Saturday's penultimate pairing at 7:45pm UK time with Dustin Johnson . FULL THIRD ROUND TEE TIMES (BST) 3:05pm Steve Stricker . 3:15pm Lee Westwood (Eng), Anirban Lahiri (Ind) 3:25pm Matt Kuchar, Henrik Stenson (Swe) 3:35pm Sang-moon Bae (Kor), Cameron Tringale . 3:45pm Morgan Hoffmann, Jason Dufner . 3:55pm Darren Clarke (Nirl), Ian Poulter (Eng) 4:05pm Rickie Fowler, Vijay Singh (Fij) 4:15pm Jamie Donaldson (Wal), Jimmy Walker . 4:25pm Thongchai Jaidee (Tha), John Senden (Aus) 4:35pm Brooks Koepka, Graeme McDowell (Nirl) 4:55pm Chris Kirk, Hunter Mahan . 5:05pm Erik Compton, Bernd Wiesberger (Aut) 5:15pm Zach Johnson, Webb Simpson . 5:25pm Seung-yul Noh (Kor), Geoff Ogilvy (Aus) 5:35pm Ryan Palmer, Keegan Bradley . 5:45pm Bubba Watson, Rory McIlroy (Nirl) 5:55pm Jonas Blixt (Swe), Patrick Reed . 6:05pm Danny Willett (Eng), Russell Henley . 6:15pm Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia (Spa) 6:35pm Hideki Matsuyama (Jpn), Charl Schwartzel (Rsa) 6:45pm Jason Day (Aus), Adam Scott (Aus) 6:55pm Louis Oosthuizen (Rsa), Mark O'Meara . 7:05pm Ryan Moore, Angel Cabrera (Arg) 7:15pm Kevin Streelman, Bill Haas . 7:25pm Ernie Els (Rsa), Kevin Na (Kor) 7:35pm Paul Casey (Eng), Phil Mickelson . 7:45pm Justin Rose (Eng), Dustin Johnson . 7:55pm Jordan Spieth, Charley Hoffman . (USA unless stated)

Jordan Spieth and Charley Hoffman to tee off at 7:55pm UK time . Justin Rose in penultimate pairing at 7:45pm with Dustin Johnson . Paul Casey joined by Phil Mickelson at 7:35pm on Saturday . Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia tee off at 6:15pm . Rory McIlroy and Bubba Watson commence at 5:45pm .

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Fame and fortune from reality TV can certainly change your life - but not necessarily for the better, as Pete Bennett revealed on the Jeremy Kyle show today. The Big Brother winner, 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, spending each night sofa surfing. Scroll down for video . Pete Bennett says he squandered his prize cash on 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. Coming first can certainly make or break Big Brother contestants' careers - and lives. We look back at what happened to Big Brothers' winners from season one's Scouse DIY man Craig through to escort Helen Wood from series 15. Craig Phillips . Big Brother 1 . Builder Craig Phillips was 28 when he appeared on the first series of Big Brother back in 2000. The Liverpudlian, now 43, developed a construction training academy in the North West in 2006 and now works as a presenter and property developer. He is also a spokesperson and fundraiser for several charities. First ever winner Craig Phillips, with Davina McCall, leaves the Big Brother house in 2000 (left) and now, Craig opening the national Self Build and Renovation Show in Swindon on January 30, 2015 (right) Brian Dowling . Big Brother 2 . Air steward Brian was 22 when he won the second series of Big Brother in 2001. The Irishman has since worked as a voiceover artist, pantomime star and corporate host, but he is best known for his TV and radio presenting work. The star, 34, presented Big Brother, the show that found him fame, from 2011 to 2013, before Emma Willis took over. Air steward Brian was 22 when he won the second series of Big Brother in 2001 (l) and he presented the show that found him fame from 2011 to 2013 - here seen on Loose Women in 2013 (r) Kate Lawler . Big Brother 3 . London technical support administrator Kate was 22 when she entered the house for the third series of Big Brother. After leaving the house she had a stint as a lads' mag model and in 2006 and 2007 she appeared in campaigns for Ann Summers. Now Kate, 34, is a radio presenter for Manchester station Key 103. Kate was 22 when she entered the house for the third series (l) and in 2006 and 2007 she appeared in campaigns for Ann Summers (r) Cameron Stout . Big Brother 4 . Fish trader Cameron, from Orkney, was 32 when he won Big Brother in 2003. He's since become a spokesman for the Hall of Clestrain as seen on BBC show Restoration, featured in pantomimes and raised funds for charity. He also regularly writes for newspapers such as The Sunday Post and the Aberdeen Evening Express. Fish trader Cameron, from Orkney, was 32 when he won Big Brother in 2003 (l) and he's since become a spokesman for the Hall of Clestrain in the BBC show Restoration (r) Nadia Almada . Big Brother 5 . Nadia's big personality shone when she joined the house at 27, in 2004, and she became the fifth winner of the reality TV show. The transgender store assistant from London returned for Ultimate Big Brother in 2010 where she clashed with rapper Coolio before being evicted tenth. She's now blogging and tweeting to 44,500 followers. Nadia's big personality shone when she joined the house (l) and the transgender store assistant from London returned for Ultimate Big Brother in 2010 (r) Anthony Hutton . Big Brother 6 . Newcastle dancer Anthony won Big Brother aged 23, in 2005. He then added hairdresser to his professional repertoire before returning to TV as part of a task for Ultimate Big Brother, where he went on a date with rumoured flame and former housemate Makosi Musambasi. He has 18,900 followers on Twitter. Newcastle dancer Anthony won Big Brother aged 23, in 2005 (l) he then added hairdresser to his professional repertoire (r) Pete Bennett . Big Brother 7 . Pete, a singer from Brighton, entered the house aged just 24. Afterwards, he released a successful autobiography, but says his appearance on the reality show meant that he found it impossible to get a job or being taken seriously for his music. His life went rapidly downhill and he squandered his prize cash on ketamine. Since getting clean, Pete admits that he has relapsed but states that he is now back on track. The star is now trying to get his life back together and is attempting to make his name as an actor. Pete, a singer from Brighton, entered the house aged just 24 (l) and he's seen at the opening night of Glastonbury in the Stone Circle last year (r) Brian Belo . Big Brother 8 . Lovable Essex boy Brian was a 19-year-old teenager when he appeared on Big Brother in 2007. After winning the show he ditched his job as a data clerk to release a single (which failed to chart). Brian took legal action against the makers of TOWIE in 2013 - claiming they stole the idea for the show from him - eventually agreeing on a settlement with ITV and Lime Pictures. He's worked as a TV segment entertainer for Harry Hill's TV Burp and Big Brother's Big Mouth. Lovable Essex boy Brian was a 19-year-old teenager when he appeared on Big Brother in 2007 (l) and he took legal action against the makers of TOWIE in 2013 (r) Rachel Rice . Big Brother 9 . Welsh Actress Rachel was 24 when she appeared on Big Brother in 2008. Now a wife and mother, she has taken a step back from fame and is teaching drama at Abersychan Comprehensive School. Welsh Actress Rachel was 24 when she appeared on Big Brother in 2008 (l) and seen at the OK Magazine Editorial Christmas Party, Dec 2008, she's now a wife and mother, teaching at a school (r) Sophie Reade . Big Brother 10 . Sophie was just 20 when she won Big Brother in 2009. The Cheshire glamour model, who has posed for Playboy, still appears in magazines and boasts 85,000 Twitter followers and 13,500 on Instagram. Sophie was just 20 when she won Big Brother in 2009 (l) and now, pictured at the launch of the Playboy Energy Drink in 2010 at the Funky Buddha night club in Mayfair, boasts 85,000 Twitter followers (r) Josie Gibson . Big Brother 11 . Josie, from Bristol, worked as a financial sales rep when she won the show in aged 25. She became a guest host on Channel 5 magazine series OK! TV and made a fortune thanks to her incredible weight loss. She now also works as a personal trainer and nutritional advisor. Josie, from Bristol, worked as a financial sales rep when she won the show in aged 25 (l) and she now works as a personal trainer and nutritional advisor (r) Aaron Allard-Morgan . Big Brother 12 . Contract manager Aaron, 30, from Weston-super-Mare, won Big Brother's 12th series. He has appeared on TV several times since leaving the house on OK! TV, The Wright Stuff and Big Brother's Bit on the Side. He wrote a book about his experience in Big Brother and up until recently was running a bar in Weston-super-Mare (which has now closed down). Aaron wrote a book about his experience in Big Brother and up until recently was running a bar . Luke Anderson . Big Brother 13 . Transgender chef Luke won the hearts of the nation when he won Big Brother in 2012, aged 31. The Welshman is now happily married and working as head chef at The Alvanley Arms, a 400-year-old Coaching Inn in the heart of the Cheshire countryside. In 2012 he was voted number 10 in the Independent on Sunday 'pink list'. Transgender chef Luke was voted number 10 in the Independent on Sunday 'pink list' Sam Evans . Big Brother 14 . Welsh Sam joined the Big Brother house at 23 in 2013. The former stock assistant, who was born with 70 to 80 per cent hearing loss, won the show and is now a television star and suit model for a company called JR Events. Welsh Sam is now a television star and suit model for a company called JR Events . Helen Wood . Big Brother 15 . Escort Helen Wood, from Bolton, found fame after having a threesome with Wayne Rooney. At 27 she became the shock winner of Big Brother's last series in 2014, and now continues her job as a controversial columnist for the Daily Star. Escort Helen Wood from Bolton found fame after having a threesome with Wayne Rooney, pictured in a promo shot for Big Brother (l) andat the National Reality TV Awards, in Sep 2014 (r)

2006 Big Brother winner Pete squandered prize money on ketamine . He is now clean but homeless - and tells Jeremy Kyle he wants act . We look back at the fates of other winners of the reality TV show . Some work in showbiz, while others returned to everyday life .

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Amelia Rose Jones was allegedly murdered by her grandfather Mark Jones when she was 41 days old . A grandfather accused of murdering his baby granddaughter complained she was a 'bloody nightmare' when he looked after her the day before she was rushed to hospital, a court heard. Mark Jones is accused of killing 41-day-old Amelia Rose Jones at his daughter's terraced home in Pontnewydd, south east Wales. The youngster died of a bleed to the brain after being rushed to hospital on the evening she was being babysat by her grandfather. Miss Jones, 25, told Newport Crown Court that after she had left her baby in the care of her father for the first time on November 16 to go on an evening out with her friends she returned home and he said he had had a difficult night with the child. She said: 'When I came home he told me Amelia had been a bloody nightmare ... I didn't think anything of it at the time. 'I trusted him with my life and my children. I had no reason not to. He was my father.' Jones, 45, of Cwmbran, denies murder. His defence is he dropped Amelia on two separate nights - first after accidentally slipping on a toy and then after suddenly fainting. But his daughter claims he never mentioned slipping over when she returned on November 16. The next day the child was being looked after by her grandfather while her mother went to the cinema. Before she returned, Jones made a 999 call saying he had gone to make a cup of coffee but came back to find the baby having difficulty breathing. She was rushed to Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport where medics managed to restore her pulse. But after failing to get her breathing the baby was quickly transferred for specialist treatment at University Hospital Wales in Cardiff. She could not be brought back to consciousness and had suffered injuries to her brain, and died on November 19. It is the prosecution's case a possible motive for the killing was the defendant's strong dislike of Amelia's father Ian Skillern, who had finished his relationship with Miss Jones before the birth of their child. The jury has already heard Jones and Mr Skillern could not be in the same room with each other. Miss Jones told the court that on November 14 - days before her daughter's death - her father had made a strange comment about her baby. She said: 'Just as he was leaving he said 'even though I don't like her father I don't hold grudges against a baby'. It was a really strange thing to say and came out of the blue.' Mark Jones, 45, is being tried before a jury at Newport Crown Court after denying his granddaughter's murder . Sarah also recalled an incident where she had left Amelia with her father during a shopping trip - and upon her return she found the baby screaming 'like never before'. She told the court Jones blamed the crying fit on another child - something which she said she had no reason to doubt at the time. Miss Jones also revealed how her father - who had little to do with her as a child until she was 16 - previously duped her into thinking he was gravely ill and even posed as a doctor in bogus phone calls as he tried to mend their broken relationship. Amelia was rushed to the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport after her grandfather dialled emergency services . The jury has also been told Jones, of Cwmbran in south east Wales, admitted to attempting to pervert the course of justice after lying to police about a teenage boy accidentally hurting Amelia. Prosecution counsel Paul Lewis said the defendant's 'detailed and calculated lies' demonstrated the lengths Jones was prepared to go to 'to try and conceal the truth about Amelia's injuries'. High Court judge Wyn Williams said he expects the trial to go on until the end of April. The case continues. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Mark Jones is accused of killing his 41-day-old granddaughter Amelia Rose . Amelia's mother Sarah claims Mr Jones looked after her baby daughter the day before her death and described her as a 'bloody nightmare' Jones has denied murder, claiming he dropped Amelia twice by accident . Court told Jones disliked Amelia's father, which could have been a motive .

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Mario Balotelli revealed his delight on Twitter after Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero struck early on against Manchester United, even though City's eventual defeat was good news for Liverpool. Argentine striker Aguero opened the scoring after eight minutes at Old Trafford, and his controversial former City team-mate took the opportunity to lay into his biggest rivals from his time at the Etihad Stadium and at Anfield. Balotelli tweeted: 'Yeeeees city @aguerosergiokun !!! 1-0 OLD TRAFFORD...Stand up and shut up.' Mario Balotelli revealed his delight on Twitter after Manchester City scored early on in the Manchester derby . Balotelli tweeted: 'Yeeeees city @aguerosergiokun !!! 1-0 OLD TRAFFORD...Stand up and shut up.' Sergio Aguero struck after eight minutes to give City the lead but they were blitzed by United in a 4-2 loss . Despite Balotelli's gloating, the defeat for City is actually more beneficial to his Liverpool side . While United's blitz of City went on to leave the Italian red-faced anyway, the fact that a defeat for the champions was beneficial for his current club will not have gone unnoticed either. Instead, Balotelli seemed to throw his weight behind his former employers rather than clinging on to Liverpool's slim hopes of Champions League qualification that look like they will only open up if City's slump continues. Liverpool - and Balotelli - 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. Controversial striker Balotelli listens in as Brendan Rodgers talks his team through a training session . Balotelli and his Liverpool team-mates face Newcastle United on Monday clinging to their top four hopes . And with Manuel Pellegrini's side having lost six of their last eight in all competitions the Anfield club maintain a small chance of taking a top four place, even if it isn't at the top of Balotelli's list of priorities. The 24-year-old has had his run-ins with the red half of Manchester before, famously celebrating a goal with his 'Why always me' shirt at Old Trafford in 2011 and clashing with Rio Ferdinand after a win over United at Wembley in the same year.

Manchester United beat Manchester City 4-2 at Old Trafford on Sunday . Sergio Aguero gave City the lead after just eight minutes in derby . His former team-mate Mario Balotelli tweeted his delight after the goal . But the now-Liverpool striker benefited more from City losing derby . He and his Anfield team-mates face Newcastle on Monday evening .

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FIFA has announced that Football Association chairman Greg Dyke has returned a £16,000 watch he was given as a gift. Dyke was given one of a limited edition of Parmigiani watches by the Brazilian FA during a FIFA Congress meeting in Sao Paulo during the World Cup - with 65 handed out in goodie bags totalling more than £1million. When the watches were recalled, Dyke initially refused to hand his back having promised to donate it to the FA's official charity partner, Breast Cancer Care, so that it could be auctioned. Greg Dyke (right) and the £16,000 Parmigiani watch that he was given as a gift at the World Cup last summer . But, with the threat of sanctions if he did not return the watch, FIFA's ethics committee has confirmed receipt of the item and has now closed proceedings on the matter. 'Mr Greg Dyke has returned the CBF Parmigiani watch. As a consequence, the adjudicatory chamber of the FIFA Ethics Committee has decided to close the proceedings in respect of a possible breach of the FIFA Code of Ethics,' the FIFA statement, issued on Tuesday afternoon, read. Dyke insisted he was unaware of the value of the gift when he first received it and, once made aware, said he would allow it to be auctioned for Breast Cancer Care, the official charity partner of the FA - who are looking to raise £500,000 for their cause before next summer. After six months of legal wrangling Dyke has now relented and the item has been returned, whilst it is understood all of the watches will now be auctioned for a Brazilian charity and that Dyke will make a personal donation to Breast Cancer Care. Dyke watches England play Costa Rica at the World Cup as England were eliminated in the group stage .

65 Parmigiani watches given to FIFA delegates at World Cup in Brazil . FIFA ethics committee ordered the watch be given back . Greg Dyke did not give his back as he wanted to auction it for charity . Dyke has now given the watch back with all 65 to be donated to charity .

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A Florida police department is in mourning after an officer was accidentally shot by a coworker during firearms training. Officer Jared Forsyth, 33, had been a member of the Ocala Police Department since 2012. Few details have been released, with police saying it is still under investigation, however the incident occurred about 3.30pm at a gun range at the Lowell Correctional Institution. 'He was wearing his bulletproof vest, but the round entered in his arm and went through his chest,' Ocala Police Chief Greg Graham told News 13. Killed: 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 . Officer Forsyth, 33, was rushed to Ocala Regional Medical Center in critical condition and immediately taken into surgery, but he later died from his injuries . Scene: The accidental shooting occurred at a gun range at the Lowell Correctional Institution on Monday . Chief Graham added: 'He was shot in the side, so his vest wouldn't have helped him.' Forsyth was rushed was to Ocala Regional Medical Center in critical condition and was taken into surgery. However he died several hours later, according to My Fox Orlando. 'Jared was a great guy. He was funny. He had a true servant’s heart,' Graham said. 'I wish I had a 100 like him. Every time I saw him and talked to him, he put a smile on my face.' The name of the other officer has not been released. 'Jared was a great guy. He was funny. He had a true servant’s heart,' Chief Graham said of Forsyth (second from left), pictured here with some colleagues . Investigation: Because the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident, few details of the shooting have been released . News 13 reported that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has been called in to investigate the shooting. The probe is standard practice in a shooting involving an officer. Forsyth is survived by his mother and stepfather.

Jared Forsyth, 33, joined Ocala Police Department in 2012 . He was shot in the chest by a colleague during firearms training Monday . Forsyth was rushed to hospital but died after undergoing surgery . Incident at Lowell Correctional Institution under investigation . Officials say he was wearing a vest, but the round entered his arm .

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A University of South Carolina ex-sorority girl has been suspended after she was pictured writing that 'n*****s' were to blame for the campus's poor Internet connection on a whiteboard in a study room. 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'. Her actions were captured by a fellow student. Scroll down for video . Suspended: This University of South Carolina student has been suspended after she was pictured writing that 'n*****s' were to blame for the campus's poor Internet connection on a whiteboard in a study room . After the shocking image was posted online, 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. However, she is yet to be named by school officials. Now, university president Harris Pastides has announced that the student has been suspended - and is also facing a USC code of conduct inquiry. In a statement, Mr Pastides said: 'The unfortunate and disappointing act of a student in a study room has challenged the Carolina community to reflect on our values and tell the world what we believe. 'Respect for all is at the heart of the Carolinian Creed, the code by which we agree to abide. Racist and uncivil rhetoric have no place at the University of South Carolina.' Campus: After the picture was posted online, the girl, who was a member of the university's (pictured) Kappa Delta Chapter sorority until last year, was identified by other students and condemned for the slur . Shocking: The image marks the third racially-charged incident on a college campus in the past week. At Duke University, a noose was found hanging from a tree. The student responsible is no longer on campus . He added that the school's Board of Trustees has endorsed the suspension, according to multiple media outlets. A school spokesman would not comment on whether the girl faces expulsion. The picture marks the third racially-charged incident on a college campus in the past week. Three students at Bucknell University were expelled for making racist comments during a March 20 campus radio broadcast. Meanwhile, at Duke University, a noose was found hanging from a tree. A student has admitted to placing the noose on the tree, and is no longer on campus, officials said, although disciplinary actions are pending and criminal charges are under consideration. Protest: Duke students Ashton Pemberton, left, and Denzel Caldwell rally with hundreds of others during a university-wide forum on April 1 outside Duke Chapel after the noose was discovered hanging from a tree .

Female student, who has not been identified, pictured in Snapchat photo . Detailed 'reasons why USC WiFi blows' on board using a red marker pen . Reasons included 'ratchets' and 'parking', but top of the list was 'n*****s' Student, formerly of Kappa Delta Chapter sorority, has been suspended . Also facing university code of conduct investigation into the incident .

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Albert Park - Australian Grand Prix . Sepang - Malaysian Grand Prix . Shanghai arrived with a bang in Formula One and while races in recent seasons haven't quite had the same excitement seen during its early years, there is enough substance for it to be an intriguing watch on race day. For instance whether the Chinese Grand Prix is held as a potential title decider late on in the year (2004-2008) or as an early opener (2009-present) it can often be hit with outside variables; wet conditions often sprinkling some unpredictability over a weekend. The track layout is also a challenging design. Herman Tilke ensures he gets his 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. A decent run out on to the back straight is a catalyst for the classic trademark move going into the penultimate corner. Even the pit lanes can be challenging (you'll see if you scroll down) which brings us nicely on to the latest in Sportsmail's series of Grand Prix memories... The Shanghai circuit held the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix in 2004 and has been home to the event ever since. Here is a picture shortly before its first race, with the grandstand and pit straight seen towards the back. It sure seems a long walk from the huge car park... Ricardo Zonta featured late on in the 2004 season, and is pictured in his Toyota during qualifying with the main grandstand in the background. The Brazilian had replaced the sacked Cristiano da Matta but this would be his penultimate race start in Formula One . Having been dropped by BAR for 2004, there was plenty of attention on Jacques Villeneuve when he returned to the F1 grid for the Chinese Grand Prix. In his traditional baggy overalls, the 1997 world champion poses with team boss Flavio Briatore having joined Renault for the final three races of the season following the team's dismissal of Jarno Trulli . The cameras are all on Villenueve as he emerges from the garage for his first Renault run, but the gamble to hire the Canadian backfired as he failed to score a single point for the team who would lose out to BAR in the fight for second in the constructors' championship . What's up, Fernando?! Jaguar's Mark Webber, Toyota's Olivier Panis and BAR's Takuma Sato all take a moment to wave to the Shanghai crowd in 2004, but Alonso looks far from amused with his shades on and a glum looking face to match . Given the dominance of Ferrari at the time, very few would have guessed that Rubens Barrichello's 2004 win would be his last for the team. At least he looks like he is making the most of it as he celebrates with Kimi Raikkonen, with the Finn finishing third behind Jenson Button . In a totally bizarre incident, Michael Schumacher steps out his wreck of a Ferrari which rests on the side of the track. The German collided with Christijan Albers' Minardi while driving out the pit-lane to the grid before the start of the 2005 race - both would compete in a spare car . It's all smiles at Renault as they celebrate clinching the constructors' title in the last race of the 2005 season ahead of McLaren. It capped off a perfect year for the team with Fernando Alonso (centre) becoming world champion and Giancarlo Fisichella (holding trophy aloft) proving a capable rear gunner as they recaptured success not seen since the team's previous incarnation as Benetton in 1995 . The 2005 race in Shanghai also proved to be the end of an era as the popular underdogs Minardi raced for the final time. Team boss Paul Stoddart proudly holds off a pit board showing their record of 340 races since 1985 alongside team staff and drivers Robert Doornbos (left) and Christijan Albers. Thankfully the team remained in the sport and survive to this day in its current guise as Toro Rosso . It wasn't just Minardi departing in 2005 as Jordan would also race for the final time before becoming Force India. But Narain Karthikeyan would only last 28 laps before an accident ended his race. Here, race winner Fernando Alonso zips past in his Renault, with the Indian driver seen in his yellow overalls observing the wreckage on the opposite side of the track . Shanghai in 2006 provided one of its most dramatic races. Fernando Alonso was in control before his decision to pit for scrubbed front intermediate tyres would come back to haunt him. The Spaniard was in a title fight with Michael Schumacher who, in the background, quickly caught the struggling Renault. Gianarclo Fisichella tries to provide a protective barrier to his team-mate, but so slow was Alonso that even the Italian had to pass him - with Schumacher soon following . Schumcaher would also go on to pass Fisichella and claim a very famous victory which saw the title race swing dramatically in the favour of the Ferrari star. The agony and ecstasy from the Renault and Ferrari drivers on the podium tells its own story with Alonso and Fisichella looking devastated and puzzled at how they lost the race . With his Ferrari team right behind him, Schumacher celebrates his unlikely win in parc ferme. The German's record in the Chinese Grand Prix was otherwise poor this race aside, but his famous 2006 victory would be his 91st and final Grand Prix victory in his career . Just when you thought 2006 couldn't be beaten, the following year's grand prix served up one of the pivotal moments of the 2007 season. Rookie Lewis Hamilton tried to drag a set of beaten up intermediate tyres as long as he could around the circuit and did the hard bit by staying on the road. But when coming to pit in for new rubber, he somehow beached his McLaren in a gravel trap. Here the Brit reacts to a horrendous error with a marshall offering assistance. The right rear tyre shows just how little rubber was left on his tyre as he pitted . In a double blow for Hamilton, it was title rival Kimi Raikkonen who would benefit as the Ferrari star would go on to win the race and eventually the championship later on in the season by just one point. The Finn is shown a board to let him know he is starting his final lap . But Lewis would bounce back in 2008 as he sussed out the correct route to the pit-lane and in doing so found the key to grabbing victory. Here, the McLaren driver celebrates his win with his mother Carmen Lockhart and his step mother Linda Hamilton in parc ferme . Hide and seek Formula One style? No, it's just Nico Rosberg trying to push his Williams out of the tyre barrier following a crash during Saturday practice ahead of the 2009 race . Get out of the spray! As the safety car prepares to come in during 2009, Sebastian Vettel leads the pack in his Red Bull with team-mate Mark Webber, the Brawns of Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button, and the Toyota of Jarno Trulli seeking a line on the track where they are not blinded by spray on a wet afternoon in Shanghai . Spray would prove no problem for Vettel, who punches the air with delight after securing Red Bull's first ever win in 2009 much to the joy of team members on the pit wall. The race was the first year in which the grand prix was hosted earlier in the season where it remains . Sebastien Buemi suffered a terrifying crash just shy of 200mph during the first practice session ahead of the 2010 event, as flying down the long back straight both of his front wheels simultaneously broke off leaving him without any steering and just rear brakes to stop. Thankfully a large run off area and a gravel trap left him enough room to significantly reduce his speed before he slid along a barrier coming to a safe stop . Two fantastic drivers of their respective generations duel at the hairpin on the back straight, but sadly the best of Michael Schumacher (left) had long since passed as McLaren's Lewis Hamilton prepares to drive round the outside of the Mercedes star in 2010 . But it was Hamilton's team-mate Jenson Button who would claim 2010 victory - with the duo exchanging a warm hand-shake on the podium . Hamilton was shaking more hands a year later but this time it was as the grand prix winner, as Red Bull's Mark Webber, who finished third, greets the McLaren driver in parc ferme after the race. The triumph made Hamilton the first multi-time winner at Shanghai . Nico Rosberg leads the pack out of the first twisty opening section in front of Mercedes team-mate Michael Schumacher as McLaren's Jenson Button follows in third. Rosberg would go on to win the 2012 race which would be his first in his Formula One career . Mercedes team members rush to the pit-wall to greet Rosberg on his victory, which was the first for the team since 1955. Mercedes had only re-entered F1 as a team again in 2010 after taking over from the one-season wonders Brawn - who had previously been Honda . Fernando Alonso leads the celebrations as he holds a Ferrari flag in front of his delighted team following his 2013 win. The Spaniard looked like he could lead a Ferrari title fight following this victory, but he has only won one grand prix since. Can you name where and when it was? (Answer is at the bottom of the page) The story of 2014? The trophies piled up for Mercedes last year and the Shanghai result reflected the story of the championship as Lewis Hamilton kept Nico Rosberg at arm's length to lead home a one-two triumph for the team in the Chinese Grand Prix . 2004: Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari) 2005: Fernando Alonso (Renault) 2006: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) 2007: Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) 2008: Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) 2009: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) 2010: Jenson Button (McLaren) 2011: Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) 2012: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) 2013: Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) 2014: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) Bold indicates driver still active on Formula One grid . Quiz answer - Where and when was Fernando Alonso's last Grand Prix victory? Catalunya, Spain (2013)

Round three of the Formula One season takes place at the Shanghai circuit for the Chinese Grand Prix . The Shanghai circuit has held every Chinese Grand Prix dating back to 2004 . Lewis Hamilton has the most wins in China with three - two for McLaren and one for Mercedes . Fernando Alonso is the only other driver to have triumphed at the track more than once . CLICK HERE for all the latest F1 news .

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Manchester United have put forward an opening £21.5million offer for Dortmund captain Mats Hummels, according to German newspaper Bild. The Germans value their captain at £35million but in United's favour he has had a relatively poor season occasionally clashing with supporters when results went against them earlier this season. Dortmund are keen to bring in Sami Khedira from Real Madrid as their new captain amid a summer of big changes following Jurgen Klopp's announcement that he will leave the club at the end of the season. Manchester United are reported to have put in a £21.5m bid for Dortmund defender Mats Hummels (left) Hummels (left) struggled early in the season for Dortmund and United hope to use that to their advantage . German paper Bild have reported the bid has been placed but Sportsmail understands the offer hasn't gone in yet. German World Cup winner Hummels is under contract with Dortmund until 2017 but earlier in the season admitted he would like to play abroad at some point in his career. He told Kicker: 'Some days I think I would definitely like to move abroad but then, other days, I think I don't fancy it at all,' he said when asked of United's interest. 'Basically, I think moving abroad would be good for my professional and personal well-being. Eventually, I'd like to leave the Bundesliga. 'I have had many conversations with the leaders of Dortmund, where I know I am a big part of the team, but I am yet to make a decision about my future. United also retain an interest in Hummels's Dortmund team-mate Ilkay Gundogan, who the club see as a potential successor to Michael Carrick. Ilkay Gundogan (right) is also a target for United as they look to revamp their squad in the summer . Dortmund want to bring in Real Madrid's Sami Khedira (right) as their new captain for next season .

Dortmund value defender Mats Hummels at £35million . Manchester United could take advantage of sea of change at Dortmund . Jurgen Klopp is leaving Dortmund and host of stars are expected to follow . Man Utd also identify Ilkay Gundogan as replacement for Michael Carrick . Man United fan provides Louis van Gaal with £300m transfer wish list .

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Builders in Turkey have accidentally found one of the largest and most complex underground cities in the otherworldly region of Cappadocia. 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 Cappadocia, consisting of 3.5 miles (7km) of tunnels, secret churches, tombs and safe havens. Scroll down for video . Builders in Turkey have accidentally found one of the largest and most complex underground cities in the otherworldly region of Cappadocia.  The city lies beneath the Nevşehir fortress (pictured). Three entrances to the impressive complex can be seen, leading to vast, winding tunnels . The subterranean city dates back around 5,000 years and was discovered when builders saw signs of a massive network of tunnels while moving mounds of Earth. It lies beneath the Nevşehir fortress and the surrounding area, which was being excavated during a construction project carried out by Turkey's Housing Development Administration (TOKİ). The multilevel settlement is likely to include living spaces, kitchens, wineries, chapels, staircases, according to a report in National Geographic. The find is similar to the discovery of another underground city, Derinkuyu, which was made in 1963 when a man took down the wall in his basement. A view of the underground city newly discovered in Turkey's Central Anatolian province of Nevsehir, which is famous for fairy chimney rock formations. The city was built from volcanic ash rock . The latest find is thought to be the biggest underground city in Cappadocia, consisting of 3.5 miles (7km) of tunnels, secret churches, tombs and safe havens. Scientists have yet to discover all its secret passages . 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. Millions of years ago, volcanic activity covered the region under several layers of ash. Erosion then created a landscape of rock formations and spires known as 'fairy chimneys.' The volcanic rock, or 'tuff,' was soft and highly malleable, and proved ideal building material. The idea for underground cities came during the Byzantine-era when residents used them as hideouts when threatened by invasion by the Persians, Arabs and Seljuq Turks. The latest find is similar to the discovery of another underground city, Derinkuyu, which was made in 1963 when a man took down the wall in his basement. Derinkuyu was once home to 20,000 residents living together underground, in a city eleven levels deep with 600 entrances. Derinkuyu was once home to 20,000 residents living together underground, in a city eleven levels deep with 600 entrances. It had areas for sleeping, stables, wells, kitchens, ventilation shafts, tombs, communal rooms, bathrooms. Like Derinkuyu, the latest underground city was built to protect residents from invaders, but remains largely unexplored. But this city is far larger, with early estimates suggesting it could be around a third bigger than Derinkuyu. Geophysicists from Nevşehir University recently conducted a systematic study of a 1.5 mile (4 km) area using geophysical resistivity and seismic tomography. The studies suggest the underground corridors may go as deep as 371ft (113 metres), but the exact size remains unknown. 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. Millions of years ago, volcanic activity covered the region under several layers of ash. Erosion then created a landscape of rock formations and spires known as 'fairy chimneys.' Geophysicists from Nevşehir University recently conducted a systematic study of a 1.5 mile (4 km) area using geophysical resistivity and seismic tomography. The studies suggest the underground corridors may go as deep as 371ft (113 metres), but the exact size remains unknown . The subterranean city dates back to around 5,000 years and was discovered when builders saw signs of a massive network of tunnels while moving mounds of Earth. Pictured are walkways in the Derinkuyu Underground city, which is in the same region, but smaller than the latest discovery . Millions of years ago, volcanic activity covered the region under several layers of ash. Erosion then created a landscape of rock formations and spires known as 'fairy chimneys.' Pictured is an entrance to the city . The volcanic rock, or 'tuff,' was soft and highly malleable, and proved ideal building material. The idea for underground cities came during the Byzantine-era when residents used them as hideouts when threatened by invasion by the Persians, Arabs and Seljuq Turks. 'This new discovery will be added as a new pearl, a new diamond, a new gold' to Cappadocia's riches, Hasan Ünver, mayor of Nevşehir, told National Geographic. He says he wants to build 'the world's largest antique park,' with boutique hotels and art galleries aboveground, and walking trails and a museum below. 'We even plan to reopen the underground churches,' he says. 'All of this makes us very excited.' The idea for underground cities came during the Byzantine-era when residents used them as hideouts when threatened by invasion by the Persians, Arabs and Seljuq Turks. Pictured on the left is one of its corridors and on the right the excavation site . Like Derinkuyu, the latest underground city was built to protect residents from invaders, but remains largely unexplored. But this city is far larger, with early estimates suggesting it could be around a third bigger than Derinkuyu . 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 .

Underground city was discovered in otherworldly region of Cappadocia . It is believed to consist of at least 3.5 miles (7km) of tunnels and rooms . Geophysicists studied a 1.5 mile (4 km) area using seismic tomography . Study suggests underground corridors may be 371ft (113 metres) deep .

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Drilling threes on the buzzer is all good as far as Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James is concerned - the buzzing of drills at the dentist is a whole other story. The 11-time All Star brushed off rough treatment from the Chicago Bulls as his Cavs won on Sunday by saying it's the sort of thing NBA stars should expect come this stage of the season. 'It's April,' James shrugged. But the self-titled King James' talk wasn't so tough as he paid a second visit to the dentist's chair in a fortnight, as shared with his 9.3 million followers on Instagram. 'Back at the dentist and I'm hearing a bunch of drilling going on behind me from my docs so I had to sit up like, "What the heck is going on back there." Hahaha but seriously what's up. #DentistNightMares,' he wrote in his latest chronicle from the dentist's chair. LeBron James posts an image of himself not especially pleased with the buzzing of drills at the dentist . The 11-time All Star led his Cleveland Cavaliers to victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday . LeBron delivered his first triple-double for Cavs as they won a 50th game of the campaign and 18th straight at home in their march towards the playoffs. He contributed 20 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists, and one more if he claims credit for telling Kyrie Irving to shoot a 52-foot three on the buzzer at the end of the third quarter. James came crashing back to earth in the room filled with drills and sharp implements on Monday though after his on-fire Cavs accounted for the Bulls with some impressive shooting from outside at key moments proving the difference. On Sunday night LeBron's rival Joakim Noah was less than hospitable with a heavy foul or two. But the 30-year-old was more bothered by the man in the white coat and his assistant. LeBron delivered his first triple-double for Cavs as they beat the Bulls for their 50th win of the season . James also takes some credit for telling Kyle Irving to shoot a three from 52-feet on the third quarter buzzer . James (right) got the better of his rival Joakim Noah (13) during a physical encounter on Sunday . His dentist confession comes two weeks after his last tooth-related post in which the four-time NBA MVP took a selfie as a series of instruments were put to work inside his mouth. 'So is this why folks say they hate Monday's!!???' he wrote at the time. Last year, after claiming his second NBA title, he was less subtle simply saying , 'Someone please help me, PLEASE #DestistakaBoogieMan.' The Cavaliers are flying high with four games to play until the post-season having already confirmed their playoff place behind Atlanta in the Eastern Conference and as winners of the Central division, ahead of the Bulls. 'So is this why folks say they hate Monday's!!???' LeBron wrote with this image a fortnight ago .

LeBron James posted an unhappy picture at the dentist on Instagram . His visit to the dentist's chair follows his first triple-double for Cleveland . James brought 20 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists in win over Chicago .

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SS Sergeant Oskar Groening - known as 'the bookkeeper of Auschwitz' - is set to go on trial charged with complicity in the killing of 300,000 Jews at the Nazi extermination camp . An SS sergeant known as 'the bookkeeper of Auschwitz' is set to go on trial charged with complicity in the killing of 300,000 Jews at the Nazi extermination camp. Auschwitz survivors and the relatives of those murdered there filed into court today for the trial of 93-year-old Oskar Groening - who may well have met their loved ones shortly before they were gassed. 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 just after arrival. Now those who lost loved ones have travelled thousands of miles to bear witness as co-plaintiffs against Groening in what may prove to be the last Nazi trial of its kind in Germany. 'I lost 49 members of my family in the Holocaust,' said Eva Pusztai-Fahidi, 89, from Budapest. 'He must have been there, on the ramp, witnessing the suffering. Now I want to look into his eyes and see him recognise his guilt. 'The Holocaust was made of small men like him, little cogs in the machine. It wasn't just big fish, it was people like Oskar Groening. It doesn't matter what his punishment is, but the verdict. The Holocaust deniers can always say a little old Jewish woman told lies. But they will not be able to deny the words of a single SS man who admits he was there.' Hedy Bohm, 87, travelled from Toronto, Canada, with her daughter to bear witness for her lost family. She too lost numerous family members, her father and his sister, together with her small baby, on the day they arrived. 'I am so grateful to have been given this opportunity to come here and testify,' she said. 'I don't know if I ever saw him. But he was there. And there can be no statute of limitations on people who served in such a place.' Groening, a sergeant in the dreaded SS, was in Auschwitz as a guard for two and-a-half years, but prosecutors are charging him with complicity in the murders of 300,000 people who arrived on 137 trains during the 48 day period of that summer in 1944 because of his intact service records. Auschwitz (pictured) survivors and the relatives of those murdered there filed into court today for the trial of 93-year-old Groening . Hedy Bohm (left) and Eva Pusztai-Fahidi (right), survivors of the Auschwitz concentration camp, take part in a news conference ahead of Groening's trial . Groening never denied being at Auschwitz and has been haunted by it ever since. He once admitted: 'I never really left Auschwitz - and it never left me.' But he denies a single instance of killing or cruelty - even though he witnessed plenty. Such a defence worked in Germany before 2011 and the trial of Sobibor death camp guard John Demjanjuk, but no longer. Demjanjuk was tried and convicted for being part of the machinery of mass murder at the camp where 250,000 Jews were liquidated without a single shred of evidence linking him to a crime. There was no-one left alive to testify at his trial in Munich for his role in the extermination of 28,000 Dutch Jews. No-one could say whether he slaughtered with his bare hands, but he was convicted, for the first time in history, simply because he was there - and that is why Groening now has his appointment with justice. Groening, who lives near the Lueneburg Heath - ironically the place where his boss, SS chief Heinrich Himmler, was buried in an unmarked grave after committing suicide when he fell into British hands at the end of the war - lived a comfortable life after the war. He married, had two children and worked as a wages accountant in a glass factory after being released from a POW camp in Britain. Groening was in Auschwitz as a guard for two and-a-half years, but prosecutors are charging him with complicity in the murders of 300,000 people over a two-month period in 1944 . He spoke at trials after the war of the operations of the gas chambers and crematoria but denied any involvement. Now a frail widower, he bears little resemblance to the young soldier with thin glasses shown in a black and white wartime photograph, except for the shadow of a military tattoo on his left arm bearing his 'O' blood type. Groening has said he volunteered for the Waffen SS in 1941 at age 20, drawn by wartime fervour and 'the elegance of the uniform'. But he testified to his nightmares in interviews before he was charged. 'Every night and every day I remember it for the nightmare it was,' he said. 'It was in 1942 that my SS chiefs in Berlin ordered me there. 'I was an official in the prisoners' possessions administration which basically involved removing the money, jewels and other valuables from the inmates, registering it and sending it back to Berlin. 'They had diamonds and gold worth millions and it was my duty to make sure all of it got to Berlin. 'It was completely understood by all that the majority were going straight to the gas chamber, although some believed they were only going to be showered before going to work. Many Jews knew they were going to die. 'One time a drunken SS man discovered a crying baby on the platform. He grabbed the waif by its legs and smashed its head against the side of a truck. My blood froze when I saw it. 'When I saw this I went to my superior officers and made an application for a transfer to the front, to anywhere. But he refused. Down the years I have heard the cries of the dead in my dreams and in every waking moment. I will never be free of them. 'It was becoming harder and harder to suppress everything I saw. On one night in January 1943 I saw for the first time how the Jews were actually gassed. It was in a half-built farmyard near to the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp. A gas chamber was built there. We were searching the wood nearby for prisoners who had escaped. Loved ones (pictured being interviewed before the trial) have travelled thousands of miles to bear witness as co-plaintiffs against Groening . Between May 16 and July 11, 1944 he was on duty when 450,000 Hungarian Jews were transported there, with 300,000 being gassed just after arrival. Pictured, Auschwitz survivors . 'There were more than 100 prisoners and soon there were panic-filled cries as they were herded into the chamber and the door was shut. 'Then a sergeant with a gas mask went to a hole in the wall and from a tin shook Zyklon B gas pellets inside. In that moment the cries of the people inside rose to a crescendo, a choir of madness. These cries I have ringing in my ears to this day. 'I again made an application for a transfer and at the end of October 1944 I was shipped to the Belgian Ardennes where I served with a fighting unit until capture. 'But you can imagine that down the years I have heard the cries of the dead in my dreams and in every waking moment. I will never be free of them. 'I have never been back there because of my shame. This guilt will never leave me. I can only plead for forgiveness and pray for atonement.' Kurt Schrimm, who heads Germany's sole Nazi hunting agency, prepared the case against Groening. Three more are pending against former Auschwitz personnel but age and infirmity seem likely to derail those proceedings before they begin. Judith Kalman, 61, also from Toronto, has travelled to represent her sister Evike,who was six when she was gassed upon arrival at Auschwitz during one of those days that Groening was on duty. She said: 'She never grew up. She will be a six-year-old child forever. A talented, cute little girl who taught herself to read. 'There is not only a shadow on my family, there is a shadow on my whole life. She was gassed 75 days after her sixth birthday on June 3 1944. What could have become of this talented, gifted child? 'I don't feel resentement or hatred when I think of Groening. I believe him when he says he never laid a hand on a Jew. He is unsure himself of his guilt. He wants to have peace of mind, to justify himself, but he knows there can be no justification. 'I will be there for Evika and for all the others who were murdered. I want to understand. He chose to participate in this crime and participated with conviction. And now, finally, he must answer for it.'

SS sergeant Oskar Groening, 93, faces trial for being a guard at Auschwitz . Charged with 300,000 counts of accessory to murder in 2 months in 1944 . Groening says he was at the camp but denies killing or torturing Jews . Survivors and relatives filed into court today as they waited for trial to start .

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A beanie believed to have belonged to Luke Shambrook has been found on the fourth day of the search for the missing 11-year-old. Victoria Police have confirmed it was located on Monday afternoon, west of the Devil’s Cove and Candlebark campsite in Lake Eildon National Park - north-east of Melbourne. They are unsure when the beanie was dropped as the search for Luke continues. Scroll down for video . The Shambrook family with children (left to right) Luke, 11, Lauren, 7, and Matthew, 10 . Luke Shambrook was last seen on the national park at 9.30am on Good Friday. It is understood he wandered off and has not been seen since . Police remain hopeful they will find the boy who went missing from the campsite on Friday. An increased number of police and other emergency crews continue to scour the thick bushland areas around Lake Eildon. On Sunday, search co-ordinator Acting Senior Sergeant Andrew Walker said Luke had a 'very high pain tolerance', a factor that would work in his favour given he has now been missing for days. 'Hence the reason why we’re out searching. We’re still hopeful that we can find him,' Sgt Walker said. The 11-year-old, who is autistic, was reportedly seen walking near the Devils River on Sunday, four kilometres south of his campsite where he was last seen. Search crews have rushed to the location and police remain comfortable that the young boy is still alive. A Victorian Police spokeswoman told AAP late on Sunday a family saw a young boy matching Luke's description while they were driving in the Devils River vicinity. A renewed sense of urgency has gripped the search efforts for the 11-year-old as temperatures have been dropping as low as eight degree Celsius in the area. The Candlebark Campground in Fraser National Park, central Victoria, where Luke went missing on Friday . 'The advice I'm getting from our search and rescue experts having regard to the overnight temperatures and the daytime temperatures is that he could well still be out there,' Sgt Walker said on Sunday. 'We've got to be realists but we're positive, the family's positive.' But Luke may not even know he is lost and is known to frequently hide, according to his family. He was last seen leaving Candlebark Campground in Fraser National Park near Lake Eildon at 9.30am on Good Friday. A large search is being carried by a medley of search and rescue teams . Lake Eildon, near where Luke went missing: Police say conditions are favourable for his survival overnight, with warm temperatures through the day . Sergeant Greg Paul said the search was focused on an area of several kilometres of bushland . Campers are helping rescue teams including the air wing, dog squad, local police and SES volunteers in the search of thick bushland. Police hold hope Luke has been able to stay reasonably warm as he was last seen wearing a beanie and warm jacket. Having met Luke's family during a push to open a special school in Melbourne's south-east, Opposition emergency services spokesman Brad Battin says it is devastating to hear the 11-year-old is missing. He said Luke's parents Tim and Rachel had been updating him on the search and appreciated the efforts of all those out looking for their little boy. 'He's a lovely young kid,' Mr Battin told AAP on Sunday. 'He displays all the characteristics of a child with autism, which means he might not even think he is lost.' Searchers are desperately combing bushland and the banks of a lake for an autistic who went missing there . A widespread search is being carried by search and rescue teams including the dog squad and local police . Sergeant Greg Paul said the search was focused on an area of several kilometres of bushland. 'We've got a lot of searchers in the bush, we've got a lot searchers searching all the tracks and in between the tracks and the gullies and the spurs,' he told reporters on Saturday. The Shambrook family has thanked emergency service workers, volunteers, family and friends for their help. They say the disappearance is completely out of character for him. Luke is described as being of medium build, about 150 cm tall with olive skin, brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black windcheater, black t-shirt, grey track-pants, grey boots and a scarf.

Luke Shambrook was last seen leaving Candlebark Campground on Friday . There has been an unconfirmed sighting of Luke with police acting quickly . The 11-year-old was reportedly seen walking 4 kms from his campsite . Police remain hopeful they will find Luke, who has 'high pain tolerance' Luke has limited speech and his family says he is probably confused . A large search is being carried by a medley of search and rescue teams . Police also said conditions are favourable for his survival overnight . They have issued an extensive description of Luke and his clothing .

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A teenager from Illinois is tackling her disability head-on and attempting to positively influence thousands of others by dancing. Dayna Dobias, 19, from Downers Grove was born with cerebral palsy, but she hopes to inspire others with her enthusiastic videos. 'I've gotten bullied because of it and I get people all the time, staring and so it's definitely made things difficult in my life,' Dayna told Daily Mail Online. Scroll down for video . Challenging: Dayna Dobias, 18, is hoping change the way people with disabilities are represented by the television, film and the fashion industry . Her hope is that the video not only entertains, but inspires others to think before judging. The teenager says her motivation for creating the video was to counteract stereotypes held by people over certain disabilities. 'People tend to think that because I have cerebral palsy I cannot do anything and that I am so different from everyone else, when in reality I am pretty much just the same as everyone else,' she added. 'I might do things a little bit differently than most people, but that doesn't mean that I should be treated differently.' This is one of several videos that Dayna has created. Last year the teenager produced another dancing clip with her strutting her stuff to Taylor Swift's Shake It Off. Inspirational: The Illinois teen who suffers from cerebal palsy has created a video in which she dances . Don't judge: People tend to think that because I have cerebral palsy I cannot do anything and that I am so different from everyone else, when in reality I am pretty much just the same as everyone else,' Dayna says . 'People like to define me based on disability. People just look at me and think, oh that's just the girl with cerebral palsy,' she said. 'I would like people to look past that and be like, oh she's just one of us.' Dayna says she wanted to turn any negativity that might be held over her disability into something positive and hopefully inspire others, or at the very least raise a smile. 'When I was first diagnosed with cerebral palsy, doctors warned my parents that I may never walk, but here I am dancing! I drive, I go to college, I do things like every other 19-year-old,' she says. The teen has now begun to do some motivational speaking at a couple of local schools. Confident: Dayna has now taken up motivational speaking and has visited several schools in the Chicago area .

Dayna Dobias, 19, has created a video in which she dances despite having a disability that makes it difficult for her to walk . She loves TV, film and fashion, and says she’s not happy with how people with disabilities are represented . The teen has created several videos during the past year aimed at changing stereotypes .

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When 18-year-old Jackson Byrnes was told he had only weeks to live, only one surgeon in Australia was willing to perform the surgery that would either save his life, leave him paralysed or worse. Incredibly, the teenager has woken up from having his catastrophic brain tumour removed with the ability to move his body, thank his surgeon and even to ask his relieved mother for food. ‘It’s such a relief, it’s just amazing. Jackson is a fighter!’ his mother Rhonda told Daily Mail Australia. His elated family are ‘over the moon’ that the surgery was more of a success than they dared to even dream it would be. In recovery, Jackson opened his eyes surrounded by his surgeon and family, who had been trying to prepare themselves for bad news. Jackson Byrnes, 18, underwent a risky operation to remove the tumour on his brain on Wednesday. it has been an enormous success . Renowned neurosurgeon Dr Charlie Teo is the only surgeon in Australia who was willing to perform the risky operation that will hopefully buy Jackson more time . ‘The surgeon told Jackson to try and lift up his arm. And he did! Like that! We couldn’t believe it,’ his mother said. ‘And then he turned his head to the surgeon, Dr Teo, and said thank you. It was such a beautiful moment.’ Jackson's story made national headlines this week, with strangers digging deep to help the family, donating more than $95,000 in just over a week. Thousands of people helped to fund Jackson’s $80,000 operation and contribute to other medical costs. On Wednesday, his loved ones waited for seven anxious hours as world-renowned surgeon Dr Charlie Teo operated on the teen at the Prince of Wales hospital in Sydney’s east. Three weeks ago the teen from Casino in NSW's north was told by doctors that he had a stage four brain tumour that was too deep and aggressive to be safely operated on. 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 . His family refused to accept the dismal diagnosis and took matters into their own hands and found Dr Teo, who said he was willing to perform the operation if the family understood the risks. Renowned neurosurgeon Dr Charlie Teo was the only surgeon in Australia willing to perform the risky operation that will likely see the Casino teenager paralysed. ‘We were told he would probably wake up and be paralysed down his left side. That was so hard to hear but we really had no choice in the end,' Rhonda told Daily Mail Australia. ‘We would have lost him, we had to take that chance.’ ‘I didn’t know where the hell I’d get the money, I just knew I have it no matter what. I would have gone to the ends of the earth for him,’ Rhonda said. Dr Teo told Daily Mail Australia that he hopes the surgery will buy the teen more time. 'If you can buy him time with surgery then the hope is you're going to get a good response to the chemotherapy and radiotherapy and a significant extension of time,' he said. 'Even if we could buy him six months of life the hope is we're going to come up with new treatment in that time.' Dr Teo said the $80,000 payment required for the surgery was standard. The 18-year-old (pictured left, getting his head shaved) at a recent fundraising event . The Byrnes family have already endured the ‘four weeks from hell’. It was an emotion-filled moment on Wednesday morning as they waited for Jackson to go into theatre at 9.30am. ‘We all had so much anxiety before the surgery. It was a seven hour long procedure and the unknown was driving me crazy,’ said Rhonda on Wednesday night. ‘Before he went in he said he was anxious. Not knowing what he’s up for.’ ‘He was a bit upset before the surgery. He went really quiet. We were trying not to be scared,’ said his 17-year-old little brother Maton. ‘But everyone was just focussed on believing that he was going to come out of the surgery alright.’ It was a tense wait for his family and loved ones. ‘I couldn’t stop thinking about him in there all by himself, even though I knew he was in the best of hands,’ said Rhonda. Jackson needs $80,000 by Tuesday night in order to pay for his surgery upfront, and another $45,00 for fees . But it wasn't long before the Byrnes family were laughing again. Rhonda couldn’t believe it when, after such an intense surgery, her cheeky son was back to his old tricks. She had quickly ducked away from the hospital after visiting her son in recovery. Jackson’s name popped up on Rhonda’s phone screen. ‘I thought it would be his girlfriend Jahnae calling to update me on his condition after such an intense surgery,’ Rhonda said. ‘Instead I heard Jackson’s voice and he said to me: “Mum, hi! What are you up to? I feel great, but I’m really hungry,”’ Rhonda laughs. ‘He was just talking like normal and looking for food. We had been to told to expect he’d be paralysed! There is still a long road to go for young Jackson, much of it unknown. ‘Four weeks ago he was a fit young fellow and had his own future ahead of him,’ Rhonda said. Dr Teo will try to remove 95 per cent of the tumour, which has extended to very sensitive part of the brain . ‘He’s still fighting, it is overwhelming.’ The family have gained strength from the love and support they have received from thousands of people who have rallied around them. ‘It’s incredible to have everyone coming together for us. Our phone has been running hot, even from strangers calling wanting to help however they can or see how Jackson is,’ said Rhonda. ‘It makes us so happy. I don’t know how we could have done it without ‘Team Jacko’. Jackson’s heartbroken mother Rhonda had been told the incredibly risky surgery. After a tense seven hour long wake, Jackson woke But when Jackson woke up, the was told to try and lift his left arm and he did! Then he turned his head to Dr Teo and said thank you. It was such a beautiful moment. At the end of a long day, . We all had so much anxiety before the surgery. It was a seven hour long procedure and the unknown was driving me crazy. ‘Before he went in he said he was anxious. Not knowing what he’s up for.’ Jackson Byrnes was diagnosed with a stage four tumour three weeks ago and needed $80,000 for surgery . ‘He was a bit upset before the surgery. He went really quiet. We were trying not to be scared,’ said his 17-year-old little brother Maton. ‘But everyone was just focussed on believing that he was going to come out of the surgery alright.’ It was a tense wait for his family and loved ones. I couldn’t stop thinking about him in there all by himself, even though I knew he was in the best of hands. No one else would operate, they wouldn’t even attempt. It was an enormous relief when Dr Teo took on his surgery, words can’t describe the relief. The response from everybody – including so many strangers – has been amazing, . Dr Teo had predicted that he would remove 95 per cent of the tumour. Most of the tumour has been successfully removed but the Byrnes family are yet exactly how much. Jackson's girlfriend Jahnae Jackson (right) noticed he had developed a lump three weeks ago and prompted him to visit a doctor who requested an MRI .

Doctors found Jackson Byrnes' aggressive brain tumour three weeks ago . Only one surgeon in Australia, Dr Charlie Teo, was willing to operate . More than $95,000 was raised for Jackson by strangers to pay for the $80,000 surgery and help fund his treatment . It was expected Jackson would wake paralysed from the extremely risky op . Instead, he woke up and moved his arms, head and thanked Dr Teo . It's hoped the operation has bought him more time .

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From blasting aliens and escaping charging warlocks to bluffing on poker sites, online gaming can be intense. Now there’s a mouse designed to let geeks continue their gaming adventures without working up a sweat – on their hands at least. A 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. No sweat: Now there’s a mouse designed to let geeks continue their gaming adventures without working up a sweat – on their hands at least. The Venus X (pictured) has a built-in honeycomb grill to let the skin breathe and a rugged coating so sweaty gamers can continue to the accessory . The mouse provides ‘enhanced modern technology and classic design that fits all gamers and bring style to gaming,’ according to the Taiwan-based firm that makes it. 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. Game on: 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, by sweating for example. Here,  gamer in Burma concentrates hard on a game of World of Warcraft . Instead of fitting a miniature fan like some of its rivals, ThermalTake, which produces cooling kit for computers, has designed a mouse with a matte coating or rough texture and rubber grips down its side (pictured) Instead of fitting a miniature fan like some of its rivals, Taiwan-based ThermalTake, which produces cooling kit for computers, has designed a mouse with a matte coating or rough texture and rubber grips down its side. ‘The new VENTUS X was designed with a new coating that gives full comfort while in gameplay,’ it says. This means that the tool retains its grip in the sweatiest situations, while ventilation is provided by a honeycomb grill where the hand rests on the mouse. The grille’s meant to help because sweat can evaporate faster than on a solid surface, when a user raises their hand or withdraws it, letting air to the area. Like many mice designed for serious gamers, it has a laser sensor so that sensitivity can be turned up high and programmable buttons. It costs $50 (£34) via gaming hardware websites. The grips mean that the tool doesn't get slippery in the sweatiest situations, while ventilation is provided by a honeycomb grill (pictured) where the hand rests on the mouse . A video game fan coughed up blood and dropped dead in a Chinese internet cafe last month after playing World Of Warcraft for 19 consecutive hours without a break. Wu Tai, 24, went to the unnamed internet cafe in Shanghai to play the latest installment of the role-playing fantasy game alongside other fans of the popular series. CCTV footage shows him sitting in front of the computer and suddenly turning to his left to cough violently, before slumping in his chair and dying in front of shocked fellow gamers. Concerned onlookers called an ambulance for Mr Wu, who is understood to have continued playing the video game while waiting for the paramedics, despite clearly being seriously ill. Horrified fellow gamer Hsin Lo, 20, said: 'I called for an ambulance while my friend went to get some help from staff. But while we waited he just died in front of us, and was nothing for the staff to do,' Mr Hsin said. When medical crews arrived they tried to resuscitate Mr Wu but he was already dead.

Ventus X mouse has a non-slip coating and honeycomb grill . Features are designed to keep sweaty gamers' hands cool under pressure . They mean that the mouse is easier to hold and sweat can evaporate easily . Mouse is intended for serious gamers and is on sale for $50 (£34)

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US tourists will have plenty of options for accommodation when they invade Cuba, with Airbnb now allowing American travellers to book rooms on the Caribbean island for the first time. 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 the bulk of them are located in the capital of Havana. Airbnb has plans for rapid growth in Cuba, where its employees have spent the last three months signing up property owners in advance of the expected crush of American visitors. More than 1,000 Cuban properties are listed on Airbnb, with 40 per cent located in the capital of Havana . Kay Kuehne, regional director for Airbnb, told the Associated Press: ‘We believe that Cuba could become one of Airbnb's biggest markets in Latin America. ‘We are actually plugging into an existing culture of micro-enterprise in Cuba. The hosts in Cuba have been doing for decades what we just started doing seven years ago.’ Forty per cent of Airbnb’s listings in Cuba are in Havana, while the rest are mostly located in tourist hotspots along the coast. With more than one million private listings, Airbnb’s ambitious plans for Cuba are being hailed by AP has the most significant US business expansion on the island since the old Cold War foes pledged to restore full diplomatic relations and move towards opening trade. One of the biggest hurdles Airbnb hosts are currently facing is the lack of internet access across the island . Property owners are welcoming the opportunity to make some extra cash in a country with a sluggish state-run economy, and they hope it will help to spur a revival on the island as they compete with hotels for business. Israel Rivero, who owns pre-war flat in central Havana and will charge $30 (£20) a night on Airbnb, told AP: ‘I think this is going to help our business prosper, to definitely improve, not just private business, but everything here.’ Collin Laverty, owner of tour operator Cuba Educational Travel, said property owners have already been investing central air conditioning, improved water pressure and other amenities in order to be able to charge more than $25 (£16) a night for basic service. He said: ‘You're starting to see places that can compete with three- and four-star hotels.’ Tourists leave a privately-owned home with rooms for rent in Havana . For the time being non-US travellers will not be able to book rooms or flats in Cuba through Airbnb . One of the biggest hurdles Airbnb hosts are currently facing is the lack of internet access across the island, which restricts their ability to check on bookings and respond to questions from potential guests. They also face challenges when it comes to accepting credit card payments, as they are unable to access much of the international banking system due to US sanctions that haven’t been lifted. Mr Kuehne said Cuban and US authorities have welcomed Airbnb’s expansion. But for the time being non-US travellers will not be able to book rooms or flats in Cuba through the website. With many hotels filled with non-US visitors, one of the biggest concerns about the return of American tourists in Cuba is a shortage of suitable accommodation. While diplomatic talks continue, Americans still can’t freely travel to the Caribbean nation. Because of restrictions under the US embargo they must meet one of 12 US government-approved categories for legal travel, including professional research and religious activities.

More than 1,000 properties are listed in Cuba on the home-rental website . Forty per cent of the listings are located in the capital of Havana . Airbnb has been signing up Cuban property owners for three months . For the time being non-US travellers will not be able to book with Airbnb .

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Roy Keane described Paris Saint-Germain defender David Luiz as 'lost' following his woeful first-half performance against Barcelona on Tuesday night. The £50million former Chelsea man was at fault for both goals as Neymar sent the Ligue 1 side bowing out of the Champions League with little more than a whimper. Keane, known as one of punditry's scariest characters, isn't usually one for holding back when it comes to opinions, but even he had some sympathy for the Brazilian international. PSG defender David Luiz (right) had a torrid time marking Barcelona forward Neymar on Tuesday night . Luiz was at fault for both of Neymar's goals as PSG crashed out of the Champions League quarter-finals . ITV pundit Roy Keane offered his sympathy to Luiz, describing the defender's performance as looking 'lost' 'I actually feel sorry for him,' the 43-year-old told ITV. 'He just looks lost again; we spoke about him before the game. 'He doesn't smell danger and the stuff there is literally schoolboy stuff. 'You've got to give the boy sympathy, a little bit. Because he doesn't look like he knows what he's doing. It was fellow Brazilian international Neymar that stole the headlines as his double sealed Barcelona's progression. Neymar set the tone for the game when he slotted home the opener following some fine work from Andres Iniesta before later heading a second past Salvatore Sirigu. And Luiz was quick to admit that his side got what they deserved across both legs of the fixture. 'They were a better team than us in both games. They controlled both games and they deserved to qualify,' he told ITV. 'We didn't take the opportunities to score in the first match. We didn't play well, but we had seven or eight opportunities. In this game, they were better than us.' Neymar has been in superb form for Barcelona this season, taking his scoring tally to 30 against PSG .

PSG defender David Luiz had a tough night against Barcelona . The former Chelsea player was at fault for both goals his side conceded as they crashed out of the Champions League on Tuesday . ITV pundit Roy Keane has expressed his sympathy for Luiz .

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It's official: alcohol makes you more attractive to the opposite sex. And that's when you are boozing, not them. Scientists at the University of Bristol found that having 'one large glass of wine' increases 'facial flushing' and 'confidence', making the drinker 'more attractive' to others and more likely to 'get lucky'. Researchers quizzed 40 heterosexual male and female students and asked them to rate the attractiveness of three groups of people who were sober, tipsy and drunk. A study of 40 men and women found drinking a glass of wine makes you more attractive to the opposite sex... ...but too much booze leads to 'excessive and unattractive' changes in facial expressions, like Bridget Jones . The study found that tipsy people, who had downed one large 250ml glass of 14 per cent wine - that's one-third of the bottle - were consistently voted as the 'most attractive'. Sober subjects and those who had 'had a few too many' were rated as far less attractive than a 'tipsy' subject. Academics have previously confirmed the existence of the 'beer goggles' phenomenon - in which boozers find other people more attractive after several drinks. This new study, however, is the first time it had been shown that the drinker themselves actually 'becomes more attractive' to others, in an experiment dubbed 'reverse beer goggles'. The study found that alcohol had a 'positive pulling power', but only if the subject was 'not hammered'. It states that booze 'mimics' how a person's body 'demonstrates it is healthy and attractive to attract potential mates' and that facial flushing is perceived by others as 'healthy and attractive'. Alcohol also makes people seem in a 'more positive or jolly mood' and encourages people to 'relax' and give off 'positive' signals, such as smiling - increasing their attractiveness levels. The study states: 'In addition to perceiving others as more attractive, an alcohol consumer may also be perceived by others as more attractive, and therefore receive greater sexual interest from potential mates. 'An increase in such attention from others may also positively reinforce alcohol consumption, particularly in social contexts.' The study found alcohol has 'positive pulling power' but only if the person isn't too intoxicated . The study said, however, that too much booze led to 'changes in facial expressions which were excessive and unattractive' - leading to a decrease in 'pulling power'. It adds: 'In conclusion, our data indicate that alcohol consumption may lead to consumers being rated as more attractive than sober individuals, but only following low levels of consumption. 'At higher levels of consumption this effect is not observed, and may even be reversed.' Professor Marcus Munafo, a senior researcher on the Bristol University study, said: 'The people who had consumed a small amount of alcohol had a slightly rosier complexion than they did in their sober and high-dose photos. 'Rosiness is attractive because it characterises good physical health characteristics. 'You consume a drink, so you see other people as more attractive, but you also become more attractive yourself because you've consumed a drink. 'But if they go on to consume more alcohol, they're no longer rated as more attractive.' In a previous study last year, again at the University of Bristol, it was found that 'beer goggles' - in which booze makes others seems more attractive - was a proven phenomena. Volunteers drank either alcohol or a non-alcoholic placebo before looking at images of men's and women's faces - as well a landscape portraits. Those who drank alcohol found all three image types more attractive compared with those who did not. David Simmons, 31, of High Wycombe, Bucks, said last week: 'So if I want to pull I need to drink either a third of a bottle of wine or a couple of pints and then draw a line under boozing for the night. 'I can't really see that happened as after a couple you always want more, but if it improves my chances of pulling I'll give it a shot.'

Study finds booze 'mimics' how a person's body demonstrates health . Facial flushing and confidence perceived as 'healthy and attractive' Experiment by the University of Bristol dubbed 'reverse beer goggles'

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Dick Advocaat will welcome 'controller' Lee Cattermole back to the heart of his Sunderland team as he attempts to launch another late survival bid with a record fifth successive derby victory. The 27-year-old enforcer has missed the last two games through suspension after reaching 10 bookings for the season, and that meant he was unavailable for the Dutchman's first game in charge, a 1-0 defeat at West Ham on March 21. However, Cattermole was the only man told he will definitely start against Newcastle on Sunday during Friday's team meeting, and Advocaat is looking for a big response from a player who has once again missed a significant proportion of the campaign to date through injury. Dick Advocaat will welcome back Lee Cattermole after the midfielder missed the defeat to West Ham United . The Sunderland manager has confirmed that Cattermole will definitely start the game against Newcastle . He said: 'He was the only one I told at the team meeting this morning that he will play, so he knows. 'Definitely they missed him because he did not play for 10 or 11 games. He had 10 weeks out - that's quite a long time. 'He is the controller of the team and a player with experience, so for the team it is good, not only as a player, but also as a person, that he's back in the team.' Cattermole's return could hardly be more timely with Sunderland sitting just a point clear of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone with eight games to play and in desperate need of a repeat of their heroics at the end of last season if they are to avoid another desperate scrap for top-flight survival. Advocaat and coach Paul Bracewell discuss tactics during training ahead of the clash with Newcastle . Cattermole and his team-mates share a joke during training as they prepare to face their fiercest rivals . Former Middlesbrough and Wigan man Cattermole played his part in a remarkable escape 12 months ago, and while he insists the picture has not been as black as has been painted at times, he knows the time for action rather than talking has arrived. Cattermole said: 'We haven't played too badly all season, really. There's been the odd bad performance which has killed us, but we just need to start getting over the line and winning some games. There's not really much else to say on the matter. 'We need to get some confidence. We haven't hit a roll all season, we did at the end of last season. It's always been a draw, a draw, then maybe a win, and we have never got anything going. Cattermole played his part in a remarkable escape from relegation for the Black Cats just 12 months ago . Cattermole has yet again missed large portions of Sunderland's season through injury . 'This is a good time to maybe get something going and finish the season with a bit of a bang.' Cattermole has played in two of Sunderland's four consecutive wins over their neighbours, including the 1-0 victory at St James' Park in December, and an extension of that record would send spirits soaring on Wearside. The Black Cats have never before enjoyed five wins on the trot over the Magpies, but while acknowledging the importance of the fixture, Advocaat - a veteran of the Old Firm derby as well as similar rivalries in Holland and Russia - is refusing to be distracted by the opposition this weekend. He said: 'It's nice, but the past doesn't count anymore. We don't get more points because of the last four games. Will Buckley and some of the Sunderland squad share the ball around during a training session . Sunderland players battle for the ball as the Black Cat prepare of their clash against Newcastle United . Jermain Defoe teases the Sunderland players as he dummies a pass in training at the Academy of Light . 'We all know how important this is, it's a special moment for everybody. But we are focused on the game and that we get the result we need. 'Every game for us is a special match. This, of course, because it's Newcastle is special, but we still need points and we still have only eight games left, so in that way, it's very important that we can show our fans that we really want to win. 'If we can get them behind us, it can be a very important weapon.' While Advocaat has been boosted by Cattermole's return, he will be without central defender Wes Brown, who faces up to a month on the sidelines with a knee injury. Cattermole will return, but defender Wes Brown will miss the clash as he recovers from a knee injury .

Lee Cattermole will return from suspension to face rivals Newcastle United . Sunderland midfielder has missed the Black Cats last two matches . But, manager Dick Advocaat insists the midfielder will face Newcastle . However, defender Wes Brown will miss the derby match through injury .

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Calfornia Gov. Jerry Brown ordered a 25 percent overall cutback in water use by cities and towns in the golden state on Wednesday but as these photos taken on Saturday show, the ongoing drought is already taking its toll on once Technicolor landscape of lush yards, emerald golf courses and aquamarine swimming pools. 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. Wells in some parts of the state are going dry as groundwater levels fall. Scroll down for video . Calfornia Gov. Jerry Brown ordered a 25 percent overall cutback in water use by cities and towns in the golden state on Wednesday but as these photos show, the ongoing drought is already taking its toll on once Technicolor landscape of lush yards, emerald golf courses and aquamarine swimming pools . Aerial view overlooking landscaping in Rancho Santa Fe: California. Gov. Jerry Brown has demanded a 25 percent cut in urban water usage and everyone from golf courses and other industrial and recreational facilities, as well as personal, home usage are impacted . 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. Wells in some parts of the state are going dry as groundwater levels fall . On Thursday, retired secretary Brenda Johnson stood in the doorway of her Sacramento home contemplating her lovingly tended lawn and azalea bushes. Johnson did not love the idea of brown as the new green. 'With the money I put into it, I don't want it to go dry,' said Johnson, who got a warning letter from the city last year for watering her front yard on the wrong day. 'I don't want a dead lawn,' she said. 'But change is hard, and you do adjust.' In Southern California's sunbathed city of Long Beach, homeowner Katherine Rusconi stood among the bright red, pink and yellow succulents and desert plants that make up her front yard, basking in the knowledge of being ahead of the game. The city of Long Beach gave her $3,000 in rebates for ripping out her own lawn less than two years ago. Some of her neighbors have since followed her lead, making the block a showpiece of water-saving, wildlife-friendly yards. With so much of Southern California a desert climate, 'this should have been in place for some time,' Rusconi said of the restrictions. Aerial view overlooking landscaping in San Diego, California. Everyone from Campuses, golf courses and other industrial and recreational facilities, as well as personal, home usage are specifically targeted by Gov. Brown's cut in water usage . Brown's move to get tough on water use came after his push for voluntary conservation yielded mixed results . Asked by Brown in January 2014 to cut their water consumption by 20 percent, Californians achieved only about half that . Brown's move to get tough on water use came after his push for voluntary conservation yielded mixed results. Asked by Brown in January 2014 to cut their water consumption by 20 percent, Californians achieved only about half that. Affluent Southern California communities with lots of landscaping on automatic timers were some of the worst offenders, topping 300 gallons of water per person a day compared with 70 gallons for some San Francisco Bay Area communities. State water officials will now draw up the emergency regulations to carry out the governor's order and hope to have them ready for enactment in May, said George Kostyrko, spokesman for the state Water Resources Control Board. The governor's order requires the roughly 400 water agencies around the state to cut water use by one-quarter from the 2013 level. The state government is also ramping up a water conservation campaign that will include billboards and radio messages through the end of June. Homeowners will get rebates for replacing lawns with greenery more suited to the semi-arid state and for installing more water-thrifty appliances and plumbing fixtures. The state also will press water agencies to impose higher, graduated rates to discourage water guzzling. Affluent Southern California communities with lots of landscaping on automatic timers were some of the worst offenders, topping 300 gallons of water per person a day compared with 70 gallons for some San Francisco Bay Area communities . State water officials will now draw up the emergency regulations to carry out the governor's order and hope to have them ready for enactment in May . The governor's order requires the roughly 400 water agencies around the state to cut water use by one-quarter from the 2013 level . Cemeteries, golf courses and business headquarters must cut back significantly on watering the grass and shrubs. And new homes will not be allowed to use drinking water for irrigation unless they have water-stingy drip systems. Homeowners and water districts that violate the rules will be subject to fines, but many of the enforcement details have yet to be worked out. State water officials stress it's the lush, green blades of grass they are after. 'When it is all said and done, what we are asking is that they cut back dramatically on their outdoor watering,' Kostyrko said. Californians should water enough to save their trees, water board head Felicia Marcus said, but should let their lawns go the way of all mortal things. In Sacramento, Goud Chetan has already scalped his front lawn, leaving it bare dirt on Thursday. Chetan said he will lay down gravel and shrubs instead, though not necessarily to be a good citizen during the drought. 'Really it's about the water bill and saving money,' Chetan said. The state government is also ramping up a water conservation campaign that will include billboards and radio messages through the end of June . Homeowners will get rebates for replacing lawns with greenery more suited to the semi-arid state and for installing more water-thrifty appliances and plumbing fixtures . Cemeteries, golf courses and business headquarters must cut back significantly on watering the grass and shrubs. And new homes will not be allowed to use drinking water for irrigation unless they have water-stingy drip systems . Some water experts and economists are dubious the crackdown will succeed. Californians will embrace saving water if they feel everyone is doing the same, water experts said. Brown's cutback order, however, exempts agriculture, which consumes 80 percent of all the water that Californians use. 'In times of scarcity, human nature is to do one's share if you think others are making similar sacrifices,' said Jonas Minton, a former senior state water official, now an adviser to the California-based Planning and Conservation League policy group. 'When it appears others are taking more than their share, it can be reduced to every person for themselves.' But farmers have already done their part, fallowing land and paying more for water, said Shawn Stevenson, a farmer in California's agricultural heartland, the Central Valley. Stevenson said he had to rip out nearly half his almond, pistachio and citrus trees. 'It's nice to know that some of our fellow state residents are going to share in the pain,' he said. 'Why they didn't do it last year, I don't know.' Californians should water enough to save their trees, water board head Felicia Marcus said, but should let their lawns go the way of all mortal things . Homeowners and water districts that violate the rules will be subject to fines, but many of the enforcement details have yet to be worked out .

Calfornia Gov. Jerry Brown ordered a 25 percent overall cutback in water use by cities and towns in the state on Wednesday . This series of photos taken on Saturday show the ongoing drought is already taking its toll on once technicolor landscape of lush yards, emerald golf courses and aquamarine swimming pools . 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 .

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They’re the ultimate status symbol for the ultra-rich, but superyacht owners or charter clients aren’t content to just sip margaritas in the sun or watch films in their on-board cinemas. They spare no expense or detail when they throw extravagant parties and they go to great lengths to one-up fellow members of the world’s one per cent or impress their celebrity guests. Money is no object to those who like to flaunt their massive wealth at sea, and that means sales and charter brokerages are kept busy with outrageous requests for everything from high-end food and entertainment to luxurious decor and special guests. Scroll down for video . Superyachts can sell for more than £50million, while others cost more than £400,000 a week to charter . Henry Smith, a sales broker with Cecil Wright, a boutique yacht brokerage with offices in Monaco and London, said: ‘You do get some pretty unusual requests. The strange ones are demanding, particularly when food has to be sent from one place to another at the last minute. ‘When you’re doing requests like this you’re paying considerably more than if you were to organise it in advance. But then again, as people say, this is yachting.’ In a fast-pace world where brokers expect the unexpected, these are some of the most outrageous requests from superyacht owners and charter clients. One superyacht owner threw a party with two live tigers, allowing guests to pose for photos with the animals . Two caged tigers . A Life of Pi situation was avoided when an owner from Europe threw a party with two live Siberian tigers on board. Under the care of trained professionals, the tigers were held in glass cages on the aft deck, allowing partygoers to pose for selfies with the animals in the background. Mr Smith said the biggest challenges were sorting out the insurance and paperwork, and lifting the tigers onto the superyacht. Hoisting caged tigers onto a yacht isn’t covered by the normal premiums. Mr Smith said: ‘Getting them physically onto the yacht was an issue because they had to lift them using cranes. ‘The people who owned the tigers were wary to allow other people to operate the machinery, and it took several weeks of paperwork once we found a specialist insurer.’ Mr Smith said the tigers were rented from a circus and were taken off the yacht after the party ended. He said: ‘It went off without a hitch in the end, but it was an awful lot of work on our end. But that’s what we do, that’s what we’re paid for.’ Cecil Wright arranged for fresh fruit and vegetables to be flown from the French Riviera to the Maldives . Special delivery – from France to the Maldives . It’s the comforts of home that people miss the most when they travel for long periods, but that isn’t a problem for the world’s super-rich. One client had a week’s worth of fruit and vegetables sent from their favourite shop in the South of France straight to their superyacht in the Maldives. Of course, the container had a travel experience that most people will never have – it was flown from France to the island nation in the Indian Ocean by private jet. Once it arrived in the Maldives it was loaded into a helicopter and delivered to the superyacht, where it landed on one of its decks. Mr Smith said there was ‘nothing fancy’ about the food, which arrived undamaged and fresh. The owner just wanted a familiar taste from back home. He said: ‘The value of the food on the flight was significant less than the value of the flight.’ Three 'A-list' musical acts were hired to perform at a private party that took four months to plan . Party on a desert island . One client wanted to have a huge party on a deserted island for 80 friends and family members, so a team of engineers had to be flown out to set up a stage and other amenities. The private party featured performances by three ‘A-list’ musical acts from the UK and US (Mr Smith wasn’t at liberty to reveal their identities), who were flown in by private jet and helicopter. Mr Smith said it took four months of planning and three weeks to build the venue. This included flying in generators to power the sound and lighting systems, a professional grade kitchen and living accommodation for the construction crew. Some owners have built classrooms on board and hired teachers for around-the-world voyages . Sailing around the world in a floating classroom . Superyacht owners don’t let their children’s education get in the way of their ambitious plans for an around-the-world family holiday. They bring the classroom – and the teacher – with them. Mr Smith said some owners have had small classrooms built within their superyachts so their children can keep up with their studies. They have also hired teachers to deliver lessons while travelling to some of the most exotic places on Earth. For the teachers, it is an incredible way to see the world while getting paid and not having to pay for a home or utility bills. Mr Smith said: ‘[Salary] varies enormously on things such as age and the amount of holiday they get, but you’d be looking at certainly a minimum of £50,000.’ Great French Bake Off . Baking an eight-tier cake is a very complex and time-consuming process, and a boulangerie in the South of France had just 24 hours to prepare one after a ‘last-minute’ request. The cake, decorated with edible flowers, was prepared in a hurry for a guest’s birthday party in Saint-Tropez in the French Riviera. Mr Smith said: ‘They were working flat-out to make this thing, and it required a lot of convincing on our part to convince them to do it. ‘This eight-tier monster cake looked like a bouquet almost, with lots of very intricately designed and hand-cut edible flowers. It was impressive to say the least.’ One crew had just two hours to blow up 2,500 pink and silver balloons for a girl's birthday party . ‘A sea of pink and silver’ Sticking with the birthday theme, Cecil Wright once received a request to organise a surprise birthday party for an owner’s granddaughter. The crew had just two hours to blow up 2,500 pink and silver balloons, using compressed air tanks, as it was the only time the youngster was off the vessel. Mr Smith said: ‘They finished just in time. It was a huge panic and a rush, and they had to bring in a few guys to help from other yachts. It was just a sea of pink and silver.’ Two owners exchanged a Steinway grand piano, but it had to be dismantled and transported across Europe . The world's toughest piano move? When one owner (let’s call him Mr X) purchased a €70million (£50million) superyacht it had a Steinway grand piano on board. But he was not a fan, so he gifted the beautiful piano to his friend (who we’ll call Mr Y). The only problem was that Mr X’s yacht was in Spain and Mr Y’s was in Germany. Instead of waiting until the yachts were in the same port, a team from Steinway was brought in to dismantle the piano, package it and transport it across Europe to Mr Y’s yacht, where they put it together. The cost of dismantling and moving the piano was nearly the same as purchasing a new one. Cecil Wright arranged the installation of a squash court on a helipad that lowers with the press of a button . Squash at sea . Cecil Wright was responsible for installing the world’s first squash court on a superyacht. The full-size court was set up on a helipad that can be lowered with the press of a button when it’s not in use. It is a permanent fixture on the ship, and doubles as a helicopter hangar. New destination, new wardrobe . One couple hated travelling with luggage so much that they don’t bother anymore, and they get a new wardrobe delivered every time they embark on a new voyage. Mr Smith said: ‘Whenever they arrive all their clothes from the previous time are removed and new clothes are added.’ In addition to the latest fashions, the couple travels with an entourage that includes a hair stylist, nail technician, a doctor and maid.

Superyacht owners spare no expense when they throw extravagant parties . They will do whatever it takes to impress their celebrity guests . One owner had two tigers brought in so guests could pose for selfies . A load of fresh fruit and vegetables was flown from France to the Maldives . Three 'A-list' musical acts were hired for a private party on a desert island .

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Manchester United have begun the search for Michael Carrick's long-term replacement, with Ilkay Gundogan a prime contender to fill the role. Manager Louis van Gaal has been hugely impressed with Carrick's contribution at Old Trafford this season. The England international's passing range and ability to dictate the pace of a match has been a key feature for United. Michael Carrick (left) has been instrumental in Manchester United's recent run of good form . United boss Louis van Gaal has been impressed with Carrick's contribution to the team . Van Gaal has identified Borussia Dortmund's Ilkay Gundogan as a long-term successor to Carrick . MICHAEL CARRICK . Age: 33 . Height: 6ft 2in . Manchester United appearances: 379 . England caps: 33 . Honours: Champions League (2008), Premier League (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013),  League Cup (2010), Club World Cup (2008) ILKAY GUNDOGAN . Age: 24 . Height: 5ft 9in . Borussia Dortmund appearances: 86 . Germany caps: 9 . Honours: Bundesliga (2012), German Cup (2012), German Supercup (2013) But at the age of 33, the Dutchman knows the midfielder is in the twilight of his career, while the amount of time Carrick has been injured this season is also a worry. United will seek to sign Carrick's successor this summer as part of another huge spending frenzy. Dortmund's ball-playing midfielder Gundogan has been watched extensively by United. Van Gaal has an intrinsic knowledge of the Bundesliga and believes the 24-year-old has the ability to take over from Carrick on a long-term basis. Carrick, who recently signed a new 12-month extension, will continue to be part of Van Gaal's plans next season - but the club are planning for life without him. The impending departure of manager Jurgen Klopp could see the excellent Dortmund squad unravel this summer. Gundogan (right) has been watched extensively by United, who could make a move in the summer . Dortmund could listen to offers to avoid losing Gundogan on a free transfer in 2016 . Jurgen Klopp's impending departure from Dortmund could see a host of players leave the club . Gundogan's existing contract expires at the end of next season and he is yet to sign a new deal. Dortmund are keen to tie the Germany international to an extension, but will listen to offers for him in the summer to avoid losing him for nothing in 2016 if he continues to stall on fresh terms.

Ilkay Gundogan is seen as a successor to Michael Carrick in midfield . Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has been impressed by Carrick . Van Gaal feels Gundogan can replicate 33-year-old Carrick's displays .

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A Chicago Cubs fan managed to catch a foul ball in her cup of beer during a game against the San Diego Padres on Saturday afternoon. The woman, identified as 24-year-old Krista Dotzenrod from Minnesota by the Chicago Sun Times, said it was 'pure luck.' 'I was sitting there, and all of a sudden there is a ball in my cup. It fell straight in there.' Scroll down for video... Caught! A woman at a game in Chicago who snagged a foul ball in her full cup of beer in the ninth inning on Saturday . Prime position: Ms. Dotzenrod said  she was sitting in her seats in the second row near third base . I'll drink to that! 24-year-old Krista Dotzenrod from Minnesota not only caught the foul ball hit at the game pitting the Cubs against Padres, but then chugged the beer in celebration . Quite the catch! Ms. Dotzenrod has received a number of messages asking if she is single . Within seconds of capturing the ball in her ale, she chugged the beer down with the ball still inside the cup to the delight of fans around her. Ms. Dotzenrod then posted a picture of her lucky catch on Instagram . 'Everyone behind me told me to chug my beer,' she said. 'So I did!' It all happened in five seconds,' said Dotzenrod, who has lived in Chicago for seven years. 'I chugged the beer and wished the Cubs a great year. The ball is now sitting in my apartment.' Soon afterwards, she became the object of attention as dozens of admirers on Twitter began to ask if they could go on a date with her. MLB.com reports the chances of catching a foul ball sit at roughly one in 1,189, with the odds of catching the ball in a full glass of beer, far smaller! The Cubs won the game, 7-6, in 11 innings. Game to remember: 'It all happened in five seconds. ... I chugged the beer and wished the Cubs a great year. The ball is now sitting in my apartment,' she said. Growing trend: Many fans who are either glove-less or holding a beer have now decided to use their cup as a catching device for foul balls .

A Chicago Cubs fan enjoyed a beer with a hint of baseball at Wrigley Field . The 24-year-old caught a foul ball in her drink during Saturday's game .

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As a Rangers diehard who once saw Treble dreams evaporate in the wake of a refereeing error that favoured Celtic, John Brown takes a predictably wry view of the anguish emanating from Parkhead in recent days. In 1989, Brown was part of the Ibrox side which contested an Old Firm Scottish Cup final with two trophies already banked. He was involved in a touchline tussle with Roy Aitken that saw the Celtic skipper seize the ball and take a throw-in that should have gone the other way. Ten seconds later – following a defensive blunder from Gary Stevens – Joe Miller had fired home the only goal of the game. Rangers legend John Brown says Celtic have a case of 'sour grapes' about their recent Scottish Cup exit . Twenty six years on, Celtic have seen their own hopes of a clean sweep disappear amid intense controversy. They 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 in their semi-final defeat to Inverness. Brown views the whole furore as 'a bit of sour grapes' that speaks of the frustration within his old rivals. 'It's hard for officials given the pace of the game,' said Brown. 'Celtic have been frustrated because they have not managed to win a Treble and Rangers have not been in the league for a number of years. I'm sure if Rangers were in that position they would have won a Treble in that time, probably two or three...' The last comment was delivered with a grin. Brown could rant at refs with the best of them during his time in charge of Dundee, not least when Alan Muir was fooled by a Peter Pawlett dive and awarded Aberdeen a penalty that effectively relegated the Dens Park side. Muir was the extra official behind the goal on Sunday and has shared the brunt of Celtic fans' wrath with ref Steven McLean. 'It basically put us down that day but it was one of those things, a referee's interpretation,' reflected a more sanguine Brown on his own brush with Muir. 'It is crazy now. The boy Steven McLean is a right good referee. Results went against me when he was refereeing and I was at Dundee. But he is a good ref, an honest guy. If he had seen it he would have given the penalty. 'If decisions went against me at Dundee, I would say to him through frustration. But when I thought about it, he never did it intentionally. I don' t think any of the officials do. Inverness defender Josh Meekings blocks a goal-bound header with his hand but no penalty is given . 'It is impossible for the guy on the line to see it (Meekings' handball). You see the angle of the ref, there is a defender in front of him. It is that quick a reaction. You have to judge it on what you see and if you don't see it you can't give it.' And what of 1989? Despite the impact of that throw-in call, Brown still believes Rangers only had themselves to blame. 'Bob Valentine was the ref - that's why I've never sent any Valentine's cards,' he quipped. 'But Rangers were bad that day. Celtic weren't much better but we did not deserve to win it, we were poor. 'The throw-in should have gone to us, but fair play to big Roy, he grabbed the ball. The officials let him away with it and Celtic won the game, but these things happen don't they?' John Brown was speaking to promote fan ownership group Rangers First which has over 13,400 members. Fans can sign up at www.rangersfirst.org.

Celtic were knocked out of the Scottish Cup semi-final by Inverness after officials failed to award them a penalty for a blatant handball . Their Cup exit ended any hopes of securing a domestic Treble this season . Rangers legend John Brown experienced similar frustration in 1989, when the Ibrox side also missed out on winning three trophies due to poor officiating . But Brown says that Celtic's complaints about the incident are 'sour grapes'

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Miriam Gonzalez Durantez today claimed right-wing Tories probably want to kick her out of the country . Nick Clegg's wife Miriam Gonzalez Durantez today claimed right-wing Tories probably want to kick her out of the country. The Spanish lawyer said she had been 'religiously paying taxes' in the UK for 10 years and would like to be able to vote in the election on May 7, but took a swipe at the party her husband has spent five years in power with. It comes after Mr Clegg warned the 'bandwagons of the far right' are encircling an 'increasingly hapless Conservative leadership' which is losing all grip on the party. Despite polls showing the Lib Dems facing wipeout in large parts of the country, Mrs Clegg today insisted her husband cling on in his battle to retain Sheffield Hallam. Appearing on ITV's Good Morning Britain, she was asked whether she was frustrated she was not allowed to vote in May's General Election. As a Spaniard, she is allowed to vote in local and European elections but not elections for Commons seats. She said: 'It is what it is. I have been here for 10 years, I have been religiously paying taxes, and yes it would be nice to be able to vote. '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.' The Lib Dems have stepped up attacks on the Tories in recent days, warning Mr Cameron risks being in hock to right wing Tory backbenchers and Ukip after the election. In an interview with MailOnline, Mr Clegg yesterday said that it is a 'tragedy' that a centrist politician like Mr Cameron had lost control of his party. 'What's happening is you are seeing the bandwagons of the far right encircling an increasingly hapless Conservative leadership. 'And the Conservative leadership will become just victim to and puppets of an array of hardline right wing voices from Ukip, from DUP, from their own backbenches, which will do huge damage to our country. Huge damage.' Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg told MailOnline's political editor Matt Chorley that the 'bandwagons of the far right' are encircling an 'increasingly hapless Conservative leadership' Mr Clegg claimed right wing Tories want to 'enter into coalition with Ukip, some of them want to bring back the death penalty, they want to ban the burka'. 'They have got very hardline views on people who need help from the state because they have fallen on hard times,' Mr Clegg said. 'And they take this very ideological view that basically the state and support for public services should be remorselessly cut back and cut back and cut back and cut back for no reason other than some kind of hardline ideological preference for it.' Mr Clegg also revealed he is such a bad cook his wife only lets him do the washing up. The Lib Dem leader 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. Mr Clegg said he had played no part in the culinary operation, but had helped with taking pictures for the blog: 'I'm sure you can see my hand in a couple of them.' Mrs Clegg revealed this week that she has been running a secret food blog for three years, forcing her hsuband to reveal his 'rubbishness' in the kitchen . But his own cooking abilities do not stretch to more than peanut butter on toast. 'I'm a sort of sous chef, Mr Clegg told MailOnline. 'I provide helpful moral backing and assistance. I'll do the washing up, and tasting and preparatory tasks.' Asked if there was nothing he could cook, Mr Clegg replied: 'I'm sure I could but I'm great eater, I'm just really not a very good cook. 'If I had to, if I was starving... Peanut butter on white toast obviously, with jam on top. I'm seriously into jam on top.' News of www.mumandsons.com emerged earlier this week when Mr Clegg's wife took part in an online chat with Mumsnet . It features recipes for a range of dishes - such as bean quesadillas, lemon curd muffins and pasta with chorizo - with contributions from Ms Gonzalez Durantez and her three sons. She said: 'It's no secret this campaign, what people are saying is it is a super-controlled campaign. 'When you have parties that are so close, pretty much everybody becomes professionals of politics, everything is measured, everything is polled. 'That is why I thought when they see something I have done out of the script they might freak out but they were very good humoured about it and obviously we, as the third party, we have less money than the others and less control, which is good.'

Lib Dem leader's wife takes swipe at party he shared power with since 2010 . She said she had been 'religiously paying taxes' in the UK for 10 years . Lawyer is banned from voting on May 7 because she was born in Spain . Mr Clegg warned the 'bandwagons of the far right' are encircling Cameron .

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Johannesburg (CNN)He checked the series of stills on his camera. It was then that photographer James Oatway realized the entire attack had taken less than two minutes. It was the morning after a night of unrest in Johannesburg's Alexandra Township that saw foreign-owned shops looted and destroyed. Mozambican Emmanuel Sithole was walking down a street when four South Africans surrounded him. Sithole pleaded for mercy, but it was already too late. The attackers bludgeoned him with a wrench, stabbed him with knives, all in broad daylight. And Oatway had captured it all on his camera. "They looked like hardened thugs, just by their intensity, the way they moved, the expressions on their faces," Oatway told CNN. "They wanted one thing and that was to kill Emmanuel. They wanted his blood and nothing was going to stop them from doing that." Oatway says he tried to get as close as possible, conscious that the attackers were aware of his presence. "When the attack started I was 20 meters (65 feet) away, but at one point I was 4 or 5 meters away," he said. "I did think that maybe they would leave him alone." The attackers finally did move on and leave Sithole alone. Oatway and his fellow journalist Beauregard Tromp quickly put the injured man in the back of the car and rushed him to a hospital, where he later died. "I still remember him looking straight into my eyes," said Oatway. "He had a kind of a dazed, shocked look in his face." Oatway's series of images of the ordeal landed on the front page of South Africa's Sunday Times under the headline, "Kill thy neighbor: Alex attack brings home SA's shame." It's a shame that South Africa continues to confront. Seven people have been killed in the latest round of xenophobic violence against poorer immigrants, many from South Africa's neighbors. Xenophobic attacks: How did we get here? Local media alleged that the attacks were a consequence of Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini reportedly saying at a recent gathering that foreigners "should pack their bags and go" because they are taking jobs from citizens. Shortly after his reported comments, violence against immigrants erupted in the port city of Durban. But on Monday, Zwelithini said he had not called for a war on immigrants. "This war I am calling for today is to protect everyone of foreign origin in this country irrespective of which country they are from." The United Nations said the attacks actually began in March after a labor dispute between citizens and foreign workers. OPINION: Labeling South Africa violence as xenophobia misses the point . But it was Oatway's photos of the violent attack on Sithole that have seemingly encapsulated the true horror of the situation -- and South Africa's leaders have begun to take notice. "Terrible picture. People who live in rough townships have never seen such a scene," said President Jacob Zuma about the photos in a televised news conference. "And I was sitting and I was saying to myself, what are we telling the world about ourselves?" Police announced they've now arrested all four suspects -- the last caught overnight Tuesday -- with help from Oatway's photos, which is little solace for the photographer who captured a level of depravity rarely seen. "I'm sickened by it," said Oatway. "And I'm extremely angry, angry with the men that did this, and ultimately I'm upset that our efforts weren't successful in saving Emmanuel's life."

Photographer James Oatway captured a violent attack that resulted in death of a Mozambican in South Africa . Seven people have been killed in recent violence against poorer immigrants, many from South Africa's neighbors .

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Famous Italian designers like Fendi, Gucci and Prada may be toted by celebrities such as Rihanna, Kate Moss and Katy Perry, but few are probably aware of the history behind the brands they wear. A new book has now archived the changing face of Italian fashion, from the post-war years to the 21st century. 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. Model Joan Olsen (left) shows off bold linear prints in an outfit by haute couture designer/artist Livio de Simone in 1954. Co-author Enrico says that Italian glamour is not 'sophisticated or artificial' 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 . The volume has been compiled by Enrico Quinto, 51, and Paolo Tinarelli, 49. The two men established the first flea market in Rome and were the first to introduce the concept of vintage in Italy. Enrico revealed that they wanted to honour the Italian designers who have helped to make the country a fashion powerhouse. He said: 'The pioneers that have really put Italy on the map of international fashion have been Emilio Pucci in the Fifties, Missoni and Krizia in the Sixties, Giorgio Armani and Gianni Versace in the Seventies and Eighties, and Dolce & Gabbana, Prada and Gucci in the Nineties.' Fifties cover girl Ivy Nicholson wears Emilio Pucci in Capri, 1953. The book talks about how the start of many Italian fashion powerhouses started out with a real focus on craftsmanship . The book focuses on the humble beginnings of some of the world's biggest Italian brands and how they rose to cultural significance. It looks at how designers such as Miuccia Prada, Giorgio Armani and Adele Casagrande, founder of Fendi, have created a legacy within their labels. Many Italian powerhouses started out with a focus on craftsmanship, using work methods and decorative traditions that were passed down through generations. Post-war economic development in the fifties saw the expansion of the advertising industry into high fashion. Designers such as Alma Maria Lami constructed clothes that were decorated with a patchwork of ideas and activities . The book also explores momentous periods which truly characterised Italian fashion. For example, post-war economic development in the Fifties saw the expansion of the advertising industry into high fashion. Designers like Alma Maria Lami constructed clothes that were decorated with patchworks of cartoon-like ideas and activities, which subtly influenced buyers. A woman wears a structural suit by Fernandi, at a time when Italian fashion was beginning to break away from Parisian style . In the mid-fifties, Emilio Frederico Schuberth created an outfit which had a removable over-skirt so that the wearer could opt for a straight or flared silhouette . Another poignant moment came in the mid-Fifties, where Italian fashion began to break away from what Parisian style dictated. Creative directors such as Emilio Frederico Schuberth began to create structurally innovative creations. Italian Glamour also looks at breakthrough moments for Italian fashion, such as one of the first runway showcases in Florence, which saw the artistic city overtake Paris as the global fashion capital. From that moment on, styles quickly progressed. By the mid-Forties, Italian designers began to take their inspiration from Hollywood femme fatales rather than Parisian fashion. Religion was also an inspiration, which explains the high-necks and dark tones often seen in that period. The moment Italian fashion made its breakthrough, at the grand hall in Florence's Palazzo Pitti in 1951 . A model is pictured in Italy in 1953. In the mid-forties, Italian designers began to take their inspiration from Hollywood femme fatales rather than Parisian fashion. Religion was also an inspiration, which explains the high-necks and dark tones . Model Liliana Mongini wears Germana Marucelli in January 1950. Marucelli was the first Italian post-war designer - her designs were on several occasions interpreted by Christian Dior . In fact, Parisian fashion soon began to follow the lead of Italian innovators. Germana Marucelli was the first Italian post-war designer, and her designs were, on several occasions, interpreted by Frenchman Christian Dior. The book also examines how trends developed over the years and iconic celebrity moments that would cement a designer's fame. One in particular came in 1956, when Italian-French film star Sophia Loren wore a sweeping gown by Emilio Schuberth at the Cannes Festival. Schuberth became known as the 'tailor to the stars', and also catered for the likes of Rita Hayworth and Brigitte Bardot. His students included Valentino Garavani - who continues to be an Italian powerhouse today. Impossibly glamorous: In 1956, Italian-French film star Sophia Loren wore a sweeping gown by Emilio Schuberth at the Cannes Festival . This dress by Emilio Schuberth cemented his position as 'tailor to the stars' Late sixties and early seventies creations from Fendi, including the bag with the signature interlocking Fs (right) Examples of humble beginnings are especially surprisingly when looking at labels such as Fendi - who originally came into existence as a leather and fur shop in Rome. From the mid-Sixties, Karl Lagerfeld was involved in the design of Fendi's logo with the interlocking F letters. Several designers in the book, such as Federico Forquet, are no longer operational, but were important in influencing and shaping the overall movement and progression of Italian fashion. The book also highlights how certain Italian designers, such as Roberto Carpucci, were propelled to fame when clothes were featured in advertorials - eventually appearing in publications such as Vogue. A piece from Italian designer Federico Forquet, in his autumn/winter 1965 collection . Renowned Italian designer, Roberto Carpucci's structural designs featured in Vogue Italia in 1982 . A defining moment for Italian fashion was circa 1994; Elizabeth Hurley stepped out in a Versace safety pin gown that was to become one of the most iconic dresses of all time. From then on, it seemed that Italian fashion was the pinnacle of daring style. Co-author of the book, Enrico Quinto says that Italian glamour is 'in the DNA of an Italian's lifestyle'. He adds: 'Italian glamour is not sophisticated or artificial; it keeps conscious of the female's body, and it works in the same way as the idea of 'Dolce Far Niente' - the sweetness of doing nothing. It's an accessible beauty - simple and natural.' Elizabeth Hurley in 1994 (left), pictured with then-beau, Hugh Grant (right) wearing the Versace dress that would go down in fashion history . Liz Hurley's dress (pictured) was a creation from Gianni Versace's spring/summer 1994 collection . In fact, Italian style has made a huge contribution to the fashion industry today, with Milan Fashion Week still a crucial part of the circuit, and with young models such as Kendall Jenner flocking to Milan every year. Popular culture figures such as Rihanna, are also active lovers of the Italian style. Rihanna recently customised a Fendi Baguette bag for a charity auction, along with Sarah Jessica Parker. Rihanna toting not one but two of her customised Baguette bags with Fendi at the launch . Successful models such as Kendall Jenner (pictured) flock to Milan Fashion Week every season to walk in shows such as Dolce & Gabbana (left - Autumn/Winter 2015, right - Spring/Summer 2015). Italian style is very much still crucial to the fashion landscape . In terms of the state of Italian glamour now, Enrico argues that it is a changing landscape, but something that maintains its simplicity. 'Italy has become more global and the melting pot of different nationalities has automatically brought new influences into Italy's lifestyle. 'I believe that the essence of Italian glamour is based on a certain 'minimalism'. Clothing still has to be practical and adapted to an understated lifestyle. Italian Glamour: The Essence of Italian Fashion, From the Postwar Years to the Present Day (Skira Editore) is out on 30 March 2015.

Italian Glamour: The Essence of Italian Fashion, From the Postwar Years to the Present Day captures the rise of the country's fashion powerhouses . Looks at designers such as Pucci in the 50s and Prada in the 90s . Highlights key moments in fashion folklore including Liz Hurley wearing Versace's dress at the Four Weddings and a Funeral premiere in 1994 . Book written by Enrico Quinto, 51, and Paolo Tinarelli, 49 .

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Video footage has emerged of a law enforcement officer grabbing a cell phone from the hands of a woman recording him and throwing it violently to the pavement in southern California. 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. 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 and throws it to the ground . 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. As the man returns to his previous position, the woman is seen scrambling for her phone. She then turns to the woman across the street who has been recording the incident and asks: 'Did you record that?' South Gate Police Chief Randy Davis has confirmed to NBC4 that the man is with the U.S. Marshals. A spokesperson for the U.S. Marshals has said the shocking footage 'is being reviewed.' The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is also investigating the video. A spokesperson for the U.S. Marshals has said the shocking footage 'is being reviewed', while the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is also investigating . South Gate Police Chief Randy Davis has confirmed that the man who is seen kicking the phone in the video is with the U.S. Marshals . As the man returns to his previous position, the woman is seen scrambling for her phone. She then turns to the woman across the street who has been recording the incident and asks: 'Did you record that?' The incident took place as officers from multiple agencies were responding to a report of a biker gang meeting at a local bar during which six arrests were made. It was unknown if the woman in the footage was affiliated with the gang. Davis said that no police officers from the South Gate Police Department were involved in the incident.

The 53-second video features footage of the unnamed woman recording an incident involving multiple officers in South Gate, southern California . The woman is then approached by a tall man with a riffle who wrestles the cell phone from her . He then throws it to the pavement and then kicks it in a fit of rage . U.S. Marshals spokesperson has said the shocking footage 'is being reviewed', while the L.A. County Sheriff's Department is also investigating .

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A 17 stone mother who was left red faced after becoming trapped in a fairground ride has shed almost half her body weight after taking to the treadmill. Shauna McGlasson, 25, from Workington, was so overweight she got trapped in the turnstiles at the Alice And Wonderland ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in August last year. Shauna, who was a takeaway addict, was carrying her three-year-old daughter Lacey in her arms at the time and the toddler started screaming after her mother tried to free herself. Shauna McGlasson was left red faced after becoming trapped in the turnstiles of the Alice and Wonderland ride when she took her daughter Lacey (pictured) to Blackpool Pleasure Beach after ballooning to 17st . It was this embarrassing incident that inspired the mother-of-one to make a dramatic change to her diet and exercise routine losing 7st in as many months . This was the final straw for the full-time mum who had been left battling depression and anxiety after gorging on fast-food and ballooning to 17 stone. Determined Shauna has since dropped seven stone and now weighs in at just over 10 stone. Shauna made fast progress as she began to eat healthily, she lost four stone in as many months reaching 13st by December, 2014. She then hit the gym and shifted another three stone and has started a new relationship with boyfriend Curtis Grayson, 21. Before shedding the weight Shauna battled with depression because of her size . And 5ft 2in Shauna insists she's never been happier. She says if she had not got stuck in that ride her life would never have changed for the better. 'I was addicted to takeaways and I've never felt so low,' she said. 'When we got to go through to the ride I got stuck in the turnstile and Lacey started crying. 'Everyone was looking at me and I felt so humiliated so I had to do something about it. 'You can see in the photo taken when I finally got out just how upset Lacey is.' Shauna swapped her daily treats of chips and pizza for a high protein diet of chicken and fish . Shauna is now a regular at the gym going up to five times a week with running being her workout of choice . Before her weight loss Shauna would feast on fish and chips on the daily as well as donner meat pizzas but has now traded them in for a 1,500 calorie-a-day diet of chicken and fish. As well as her change in diet Shauna heads to the Energize ladies gym in Workington for an hour a day, up to five times a week, tackling the treadmill and the cross-trainer in her bid to keep fit. Shauna says that it was taking to the treadmill that really helped her to shift her extra pounds. 'I look at the pants I used to wear and they are like a tent - and they used to be tight, I could barely get into them,' she said. Shauna is now more confident than ever and is even prepared to take Lacey swimming . 'I can't believe I used to wear stuff that big. But I started walking on the treadmill at first and I've gradually got faster until the point that I was running and it's made a big difference.' And the change has boosted her confidence so much that she is prepared to even take Lacey swimming for the first time. Shauna said: 'I've never been able to take Lacey swimming before because I've been too conscious of my body to wear a swimsuit. 'I'm excited to finally take her to the pool. 'I don't think she's noticed the difference in me as she sees me everyday but I'm so much happier and much more active now. I feel great.'

Shauna McGlasson became trapped in the turnstiles of a fairground ride . Determined to make a change she swapped takeaways for the gym . She has now dropped 7st in as many months weighing in at 10st .

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Ben Stokes was involved in a war of words with West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels last night after a hard-fought opening day of the second Test. The two clashed repeatedly on the pitch and Samuels later taunted the Durham all-rounder, saying: ‘The English boys don’t learn.’ Right-hander Samuels, who is 94 not out after West Indies toiled to 188 for five, said: ‘Ben Stokes was basically battling himself because he has just come into cricket while I’ve been around for a while. Marlon Samuels says the England players 'don't learn' as he found verbal alternations helpful while batting . Ben Stokes is spoken to by umpire Steve Davis after a heated exchange with Samuels, who is 94 not out . Stokes was taunted by Samuels after the match, playing on his experience of 56 Tests to Stokes's seven . ‘Tomorrow I’ll have to tell him something different because he’s not listening to me. He keeps on talking to me and he keeps on motivating me to carry on batting. ‘It all depends on how tomorrow goes,’ said Samuels, who then talked of himself in the third person. ‘Marlon Samuels with 150 and Ben Stokes with the ball in his hands. It will be very interesting. The English boys don’t learn because whenever they talk to me I continue to score runs!’ Samuels also had an angry exchange with Jimmy Anderson at Trent Bridge three years ago and went on to score 117. Samuels smashes a shot through the offside as he approaches a century ahead of day two in Grenada . Samuels claimed inexperienced Stokes is 'battling himself' and that England 'can't help' talking to him . Samuels was put on his back by Stuart Broad, who bowled too short on day one but got value for this bouncer . Australian umpire Steve Davis had to step in to calm down Stokes and Samuels after the Englishman’s sledging ended with him hurling the ball in frustration to try to run his opponent out and conceding overthrows. Samuels said: ‘I can’t tell you what he said, that’s between umpire and players. But the talk between me and Stokes was nothing big.’ The Jamaican should have been caught by Alastair Cook at slip on 32 off Chris Jordan, who said: ‘Stokesy likes to get in a battle and you saw two cricketers going at it for their country so I guess it makes good viewing. ‘That kind of stuff makes Stokesy tick. Any time he is in a battle, all of us will back him. It’s good to see two cricketers going at it without crossing the line.’ Stokes had earlier twisted his hip on the greasy outfield and had lengthy treatment. But he recovered to take the key wicket of Shiv Chanderpaul with his second ball. Samuels half-century celebration is subdued as he worked to rebuild the West Indian innings .

West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels was 94 not out at stumps on day one . England have the home side 188 for five after Samuels was dropped on 32 . Ben Stokes clashed with Samuels, who is six runs from a seventh Test ton . He claimed a similar exchange with James Anderson helped him do the same to England back in 2012 .

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Joe Root admitted pitches like the one in Grenada make it easier to make centuries and harder to win games, as West Indies batted themselves into a position of relative comfort on day four of the second Test. Regardless of the state of the wicket, Root was in superb touch on his way to 182 not out in the morning session, his second highest score and the fourth of his six hundreds to pass the 150 mark. But for the second match in a row England's hopes of pushing for victory were railroaded by a dead pitch that was arguably better for run-making than on day one. Joe Root hits another ball to the boundary on his way to an impressive big hundred in Grenada . Root admitted that the flat pitch made it too easy to score runs and too tough to take wickets . Root's efforts left the West Indies with a 165-run deficit, but they cleared that to finish 37 ahead on 202 for two at stumps. Speaking after the match, Root lifted the lid on the tourists' frustrations. 'These pitches are great for batters because we get big scores but as far as Test cricket is concerned, it's not ideal,' he said. 'Unfortunately, it's a very unresponsive pitch and it's been hard work . 'We all thought it might break up a little bit more and give a little bit more spin than it has done, but unfortunately it hasn't happened. 'This is what we've got to deal with, and we've just got to get on the best we can.' Stuart Broad, who eventually took the wicket of Darren Bravo, found the going tough in Grenada . Ben Stokes sees the ball disappear to the boundary once again as England struggled on day four . In all likelihood, the destiny of the game will be decided in the morning. England are five overs away from a new ball - which has been the only bankable way of making things happen - and must make it count with a cluster of wickets to set themselves for success. 'We're going to need a very good first hour in the morning,' he said. 'With the new ball we'll need a couple of early wickets and you never know. They're only 40 ahead, so if it's bang bang in the morning we've got a game on our hands. 'That would definitely give us the best chance of winning the game on a very flat wicket. 'Our only chance is wickets with the new ball, whether it be with seam or spin, that's the way it looks at the moment, but you never know.' Root admitted that England need early wickets with the new ball, just as James Anderson achieved on day four . West Indies go in to the final morning with Kraigg Brathwaite on 101 not out having compiled a dogged fourth Test ton and England's tormentor-in-chief Marlon Samuels alongside. Samuels, who memorably saluted Ben Stokes after his dismissal on the third evening, was not sledged when he arrived at the crease but Root had no guarantees that would continue. 'Everyone was very well behaved tonight, there was no-one speaking up,' he added. 'We'll see how tomorrow goes. Concentration might come into it, and maybe a bit of banter could spice things up a bit.'

Joe Root scored 182* but criticises lifeless pitch in Grenada . England struggled to take wickets on fourth day, as draw looks likely . Root admits England 'need a very good first hour' to force a result .

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New lease of life: Karen Bane with her daughter Jessica after undergoing the alternative procedure . It is a painful and embarrassing condition that affects millions of British women. Pelvic organ prolapse, or POP, occurs when tissue supporting the pelvic organs – including the womb – becomes weak, typically after childbirth. Complications include an uncomfortable dragging or ‘full’ feeling, discomfort during sex or stress incontinence. Although up to half of women are thought to suffer to some degree, far fewer seek help, and many who do are offered just one solution: a hysterectomy. While surgical removal of the reproductive organs solves the immediate problem, it also ends fertility, and with three months of recovery needed, it is no quick fix. Now, a leading gynaecologist has claimed thousands of patients may be undergoing the drastic operation needlessly. He is one of a growing number of surgeons who claim not enough women are offered the alternative: a half-hour keyhole procedure that uses an implanted mesh ‘sling’ made from nylon to lift and hold the womb back in place, providing a permanent solution to a prolapse and preserving fertility. The procedure, called a sacrohysteropexy, is rare, with just 1,072 admissions for the surgery in the past three years. By contrast, there were 145,310 admissions to hospitals in England in the past three years for hysterectomies due to conditions such as fibroids, pelvic pain or cancer, according to the Health and Social Care Information Centre. Surgeon Jonathan Broome, who has performed more than 1,000 sacrohysteropexies in the past 15 years, has called for the option to be made more widely available on the NHS so women of child-bearing age are not forced to choose between quality of life or the chance to have children. ‘Most women requiring surgery for a prolapse will be referred for a hysterectomy by their GP,’ says Mr Broome, who performs the £4,000 procedure for both NHS and private patients at hospitals in Lancashire and Greater Manchester. ‘That means some women are faced with the dilemma of living a normal life without a prolapse, or the possibility of having children. 'Far too many GPs recommend hysterectomies as the solution to a prolapse, when a sacrohysteropexy is a much better alternative. It’s a shorter operation, with shorter recovery time because it is less invasive, and fertility is not put at risk.’ Pelvic organ prolapse, or POP, occurs when tissue supporting the pelvic organs – including the womb – becomes weak, typically after childbirth (file image) Common causes of prolapse include childbirth, lower levels of oestrogen at menopause, being overweight and chronic illnesses such as lung diseases, which create pressure inside the abdomen from coughing. Half of women over 50 will have symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse and more than one in ten will have had surgery for the problem by the age of 80. Concerns have been raised about the use of mesh implants in gynaecological procedures, with some women in Scotland and the US complaining of problems including bleeding and infections. But consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Clive Spence-Jones says the risk of complications where mesh is inserted abdominally is very small. Medical watchdog the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has received two reports of adverse incidents relating to a sacrohysteropexy since 2011. ●A sacrohysteropexy is keyhole surgery performed under general anaesthetic to put the womb back into its normal position. ●Tiny cuts are made in the stomach through which a telescope and instruments are passed. ●A piece of mesh is inserted via an incision along the bikini line. Using tiny needles, one end of the mesh is attached to the back of the cervix and the other to the coccyx, and it is fixed with metal staples. The mesh is also covered with a thin layer of tissue to prevent scar tissue forming, encouraging the tissue to grow and make the repair stronger. ●It can stay in place indefinitely and does not require a repeat operation. ●The procedure takes half an hour and involves an overnight stay in hospital. Mr Spence-Jones agrees that too many women are given the wrong advice on what surgery is right for them. ‘There seems to be a notion in general practice that taking everything – in other words, a hysterectomy – is the answer to a prolapse, when that isn’t the case,’ he says. ‘Sparing the fertility is a reason for considering procedures other than a hysterectomy, but not the only one.’ One woman who says her life has been transformed by a sacrohysteropexy is 44-year-old mother- of-two Karen Bane, from Lancashire. She suffered feelings of bloatedness following the birth of her daughters Gabrielle, seven, and Jessica, five. ‘I felt sluggish – I had back pain, sitting was uncomfortable and intercourse was painful. I’d also started to have leakage. It was mortifying being a woman in my early 40s and not being able to control my bladder. ‘I put up with the symptoms for five years, but when I started to have bleeding, I knew enough was enough. I was a mother of two young children, yet all I could see were years of misery in front of me.’ Karen went to her GP with her symptoms in May 2014 and was referred to Mr Broome. He performed the procedure at Euxton Hall Hospital in Chorley, Lancashire, last October. Karen says the procedure has given her a new lease of life. ‘I can run, skip and hula-hoop with my daughters without giving it a second thought,’ she explains. ‘I feel so much more feminine since my operation – my only battle scars are tiny nicks on my stomach. And because I had a sacrohysteropexy rather than a hysterectomy, everything is still there. It’s not something we are planning to do as we feel our family is complete, but the chance to have another child has not been taken away from me.’ Why should I take... Creatine . Creatine is a compound found in muscle tissue that increases the body’s ability to produce energy, and is often used by athletes to boost performance during high-intensity exercise. But there is evidence that taking 5g of creatine daily can deliver a short-term boost to brain power. An Australian study involving 45 volunteers found that those who took creatine for six weeks performed better in IQ and memory tests than those who were given a placebo. Fish and red meat are good natural sources. Ask a stupid question... Beauty & Go Bioactive Beauty Drinks . You don’t just rub on moisturiser these days – you can drink it too. These fruity drinks deliver collagen proteins, hyaluronic acid and antioxidants in four ‘flavours’: Vitality, Detox, Anti-Ageing and Radiance. 250ml, £2.99, selfridges.com . Can you smell when it's going to rain? Professor Barry Smith, founder of the Centre for the Study of the Senses at the University of London, says: ‘Yes you can. Air pressure falls and humidity increases when it is about to rain, and our noses act like a barometer, picking up these subtle changes in the air. ‘Humidity makes smells more intense. The smell gets stronger still when rain starts to fall, as droplets of water will pick up molecules from the surface they hit – such as grass or dirt – and carry them into the air.’

Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when tissue in the womb becomes weak . Many who suffer the painful condition are only offered hysterectomies . But the surgical removal of reproductive organs ends fertility in patients . Now one gynaecologist claims thousands undergo operation needlessly . Jonathan Broome says more should be offered half-hour key hole surgery . Sacrohysteropexy uses a sling to lift and hold the womb back in place .

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Joe beats Sachin to 2,000 . Joe Root became the second-youngest England batsman to reach 2,000 Test runs, after Alastair Cook. Root reached the milestone aged 24 years, 115 days. Cook was 401 days quicker. However, Root did get there in fewer innings than India great Sachin Tendulkar. Joe Root's 182 not out took him past 2,000 runs in Tests, the second fastest Englishman to the milestone . Dad Stokes joins fun . Thursday's play finished with Marlon Samuels’ comedy salute to England’s Ben Stokes after the batsman was dismissed following days of needling between the pair. Cue outrage from some, indifference from others and a sprinkling of laughter thrown in. Stokes’s dad, Gerard, saw the funny side, tweeting: ‘Great send off Marlon Samuels. Live by the sword die by the sword, great stuff son.’ Marlon Samuels gave Ben Stokes a salute send off after dismissing the England all-rounder . Broad can't believe it . Stuart Broad continues to search for a run in this Test series and even a desperate appeal on Friday couldn’t help his cause. He tried to sweep Devendra Bishoo but only gloved it to give slip Devon Smith a simple catch. A pointless review. ‘I think that goes up to Broad’s No 1 worst-ever review,’ said Jonathan Agnew on BBC’s Test Match Special. Stuart Broad walks off after yet another failure with the bat, and an entirely wasted review . England run-out woe . You have to go back 113 years to find the last time England had three players run out in the first innings of a Test — in January 1902 against Australia in Adelaide. England are one short of the record of four run-outs in one innings though, which is shared by India and Australia — set in 1955 and 1969 respectively. Chris Jordan fails to make his ground despite a dive, as England suffered three run outs . Jet-setting Moores . England coaches Peter Moores and Paul Farbrace plan to fly straight from Barbados to Dublin after the third Test to make sure they are in charge for the first one-day international since the disastrous World Cup. The pair were expected to miss the match as it comes, oddly, just three days after the scheduled finish of this Test series on May 5. But so keen are they to be present for the start of the new one-day era, the England pair will fly from Barbados to Heathrow on May 6, then straight on to Dublin to take practice on May 7. Peter Moores watches on, and will fly straight from Barbados to Dublin to make the ODI against Ireland .

Ben Stokes' dad Gerard tweets his approval of Marlon Samuels' salute . Joe Root moves to 2,000 Test runs, faster than Sachin Tendulkar . Stuart Broad wastes another review, branded the worst of his career .

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Nigel Farage attacked the high cost of health service treatment for foreigners with HIV in Thursday's General Election debate. The latest official figures show that more than half of those newly diagnosed with HIV in Britain – where their country of origin is known – were born overseas . When Nigel Farage attacked the high cost of health service treatment for foreigners with HIV it was guaranteed to provoke controversy. Instantly the Ukip leader was accused of ‘dangerous scaremongering’. But, while some of his claims were overstated, the latest official figures show that more than half of those newly diagnosed with HIV in Britain – where their country of origin is known – were born overseas. Mr Farage said on Thursday night’s televised debate: ‘Here’s a fact and I’m sure that other people will be mortified that I dare to talk about it. ‘There are 7,000 diagnoses in this country every year for people who are HIV positive. It’s not a good place for any of them to be, I know, but 60 per cent of them are not British nationals. ‘You can come into Britain from anywhere in the world and get diagnosed with HIV and get the retroviral drugs that cost up to £25,000 a year per patient. ‘I know there are some horrible things happening in many parts of the world, but what we need to do is put the National Health Service there for British people and families who in many cases have paid into the system for decades.’ Labour leader Ed Miliband branded the comments ‘disgusting’ and former England captain Gary Lineker wrote on Twitter: ‘Always reluctant to offer a political view, but Farage is a d***!’ Yesterday Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg also took to Twitter to condemn the remarks, saying: ‘Farage’s comments about foreign people with HIV were simply vile and desperate. Politics of the lowest form.’ Mr Miliband also tweeted: ‘He should be ashamed. The fact he isn’t says so much.’ Labour leader Ed Miliband (left) branded the comments ‘disgusting’ and former England captain Gary Lineker (right) wrote on Twitter: ‘Always reluctant to offer a political view, but Farage is a d***!’ But last night Mr Farage stood by his claims, telling ITV news they were ‘cold, hard facts’. The figures on HIV and foreigners are notoriously hard to calculate because they could include British nationals who were born abroad. According to Public Health England, there were 6,000 diagnoses of HIV in the UK in 2013. Where the country of origin is known, 54 per cent of new diagnoses were foreign-born patients. However, the same body estimated that 76 per cent of all newly diagnosed HIV infections among gay or bisexual men and 57 per cent among heterosexual men and women in 2013 probably happened in the UK. The cost of antiretroviral drugs for HIV patients per year has been put between £10,000 and £16,000 by the National Aids Trust. Aids charity Avert has estimated that the cost of treating someone with HIV in the UK is around £18,000 per year, although this varies depending on the type and number of drugs taken and the stage of HIV infection. Each HIV patient from overseas – even if here illegally, a failed asylum seeker or a student on a temporary visa – is entitled to free treatment on the health service. This ‘free to all’ policy was introduced in 2012 to try to stop the spread of the virus in the UK. Officials raised concerns about the risk of health tourism by HIV patients in a Department of Health report on their treatment, which was published in 2012 to explain the change in policy. Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg also took to Twitter to condemn the remarks, saying: ‘Farage’s comments about foreign people with HIV were simply vile and desperate. Politics of the lowest form’ It said: ‘Given the high cost of ARVs [antiretroviral drugs], for all overseas visitors we recommend that advance prescribing of ARVs is for a maximum of one month in the first instance. ‘Whilst it is unlikely that people with HIV, or at risk of HIV, will visit the UK solely for the purpose of receiving free HIV treatment, this guidance … makes clear the arrangements that will enable monitoring to ensure this is not the case.’ Mr Farage’s comments on HIV treatment were believed to be aimed at reviving Ukip’s core vote, as part of a strategy nicknamed ‘shock and awful’. He had originally intended to warn about the relatively high proportion of migrants with tuberculosis before realising that HIV drugs are more expensive, sources alleged. During the party leaders’ debate, Leanne Wood, leader of Welsh Nationalists Plaid Cymru, won the first significant applause of the night when she attacked Mr Farage’s comments on HIV treatment. The Conservatives would not go into coalition with Ukip after the election, Michael Gove said yesterday. A day after George Osborne refused to rule out a deal with Nigel Farage, the Tory chief whip told the BBC: ‘A coalition with Ukip? Nein, danke! Nein, danke is German for No, thank you.’ But Labour said the answer was still not definite enough for them. Andy Burnham has written to David Cameron asking for a cast-iron guarantee there would be no Tory-Ukip coalition. Mr Farage has said he is not interested in a formal coalition. But last night he described the Prime Minister as ‘somebody we can sit down and talk to’ in the event of a hung parliament. One Ukip condition would be an in/out EU referendum by the end of 2015. She said: ‘This kind of scaremongering is dangerous, it divides communities and it creates stigma to people who are ill, and I think you ought to be ashamed of yourself.’ George Osborne, the Chancellor, asked about it afterwards, said that he would ‘not dignify that with an answer’ and Mr Miliband tweeted yesterday that the comment was ‘disgusting’. It comes after Ukip’s share of the vote in recent polls has eroded significantly from highs of 19 per cent late last year, to just 10 per cent in several polls over the past month. Mr Farage has claimed he would stand down if he does not win the seat he is contesting in Thanet South. Ukip’s first MP, Douglas Carswell, refused to specifically endorse Mr Farage’s remarks yesterday. The former Conservative, standing in Clacton, Essex, added: ‘It is sensible and reasonable to say we want a national health service, not an international health service, and that’s all I’m going to say.’ He insisted the party was not split and added: ‘I thought Nigel was superb in the debates. His answers were credible.’ A half-time poll from ComRes/ITV News showed 24 per cent of voters giving Mr Farage the lead in the debate, but almost as many (22 per cent) thought he was also the worst of the seven leaders. Mr Carswell’s father, Wilson, was a respected physician and fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons who diagnosed the first confirmed cases of HIV in Uganda in the 1970s. He was the inspiration for the character of Dr Nicholas Garrigan in the Oscar-winning movie The Last King of Scotland. Mr Farage appeared to embarrass Mr Carswell when he won his seat in a by-election in October by calling for a ban on people with HIV entering the UK. Mr Carswell said at the time: ‘No-one is seriously suggesting we should screen people for HIV coming in.’ Dr Rosemary Gillespie, chief executive of HIV charity the Terrence Higgins Trust, said: ‘It was great to see so many people express outrage after Farage’s comments last night about the numbers of people in the UK with HIV who were not born here. ‘HIV is a public health issue in the UK and globally. If we do not take an inclusive approach and provide treatment for people who need it, we will never prevent onward transmission. ‘HIV doesn’t discriminate and politicians shouldn’t either. Such ill-informed and discriminatory comments generate stigma, and make it harder to encourage people to take a test and stay safe.’ Ed Miliband spoke of himself as a future prime minister ten times during the leaders’ debate on television. In his opening statement, the Labour leader said: ‘If I’m prime minister, I’ll raise the minimum wage to £8 an hour and ban exploitative zero-hours contracts so we’ll reward hard work again. ‘If I’m prime minister, I’ll rescue our NHS, hiring more doctors and nurses. ‘If I’m prime minister, I’ll build a future for all of our young people.’ On migration, he said: ‘If I’m elected as prime minister, we’ll put in place new rules which say that if you come to this country, you won’t get benefits for at least the first two years.’ On the failure of some employers to pay the minimum wage, he said: ‘We’ve got to deal with it, and if I’m prime minister, I will.’ Mr Miliband used the words ‘prime minister’ five more times, including in his summing-up.

More than half of those newly diagnosed are born overseas, figures show . Farage condemned on Twitter by Ed Miliband, Nick Clegg and Gary Lineker .

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There are up to one million free-roaming dogs on Romania's streets who are being hunted down by 'dog catchers' and stuck in squalid state-run pounds where 'they are waiting to die'. The 'euthanasia' of strays was legalised by the Romanian parliament in September 2013 to help reduce a massive overpopulation. But a group of former models called the K-9 Angels have rescued hundreds of dogs from the streets where they would be savagely killed - and re-homed at least 700 in the UK. The Angels claim government funds for programmes aimed at neutering the animals were never implemented and the animals were dealt with in the 'most cruel way'. Pola Pospieszalska, Anneka Svenska and former Playboy model Victoria Eisermann are devoted to saving the mistreated dogs - and finding them loving homes. Scroll down for videos . The K-9 Angels charity fronted by singer Pola Pospieszalska (left), TV wildlife presenter Anneka Svenska (right) and former Playboy model Victoria Eisermann (centre) is devoted to saving the mistreated dogs . Rescue: The K-9 Angels (Pola pictured) have rescued hundreds of stray dogs from being killed in Romania and re-homed them in the UK . Second chance: Pola, Anneka and Victoria (pictured) have re-homed at least 700 dogs in the UK and spayed over 2,500 dogs . Overpopulation: Charities estimate there are between 500,000 and one million free-roaming dogs on Romania's streets . Cruelty: Pola described to MailOnline how 'tens of thousands of animals have been caught by dogcatchers (pictured) and killed in most horrific ways' Inhumane: 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 . Abandoned: Charities have told MailOnline that state-appointed 'dog catchers' are rounding up dogs and taking them to holding pens where they are 'waiting to die' Attack: Pola from K-9 Angels (pictured) she says the 'killing law' was passed following an 'isolated incident' in 2013, when a four-year-old boy was mauled to death by a pack of 'vicious stray dogs' Brutal: The Angels claim government funds for programmes which were designed to neuter dogs were never implemented and the animals were dealt with in the 'most cruel way' They say the state-appointed catchers round up dogs and take them to holding pens where they can be 'clubbed to death' and set on fire. Pola told MailOnline: 'Romania's stray dog situation is probably one of the worst in Europe and sad, neglected, hungry animals are a part of Romanian landscape. She says the 'killing law' was passed following an 'isolated incident' in 2013, when a four-year-old boy was mauled to death by a pack of 'vicious stray dogs'. Adding: 'Tens of thousands of animals have been caught by dogcatchers and killed in most horrific ways. 'It is common in Romania for them not to use a euthanasia injection, but instead dispose of dogs in cheaper ways such as injecting paint thinner into the heart, strangling, clubbing to death.' The founders of K-9 Angels describe the pounds as 'filthy, dirty, short on food' and in truth - just a place to dump these dogs so they die away from the public'. Here, the dogs suffer from mange - a skin disease caused by parasitic mites - and fights between them erupt regularly. Despite the harsh conditions they are subjected to, the animals who are lucky enough to be alive still vie for the Angels' affection when they are eventually rescued. Animal charity Four Paws - which has helped neuter around 150,000 stray dogs - says the situation for dogs became much worse when the killing law was introduced. Its spokesperson Adam Rahman told MailOnline: 'Dogs are brutally rounded up by dog catchers and taken to pounds where they are subjected to poor conditions and cruel treatment, and are essentially waiting to be killed. 'The organisation responsible for catching the dogs estimated that they had captured around 25,000 stray dogs in Bucharest alone since the legislation was passed, and overseen the killing of around 16,000.' The organisation successfully convinced the Bucharest Court of Appeal to suspend the legislation last summer, but they say the brutal situation on the streets remains the same. Killing: The Romanian government implemented the culling programme to stem the overpopulation of stray dogs but a WHO report says killing the animals will not solve the problem . Humane: Victoria (pictured) and the K-9 Angels have so far re-home at least 700 dogs in the UK and spayed thousands more . Change: Their Kent-based charity's website is full of pictures of once-doomed dogs who have found happy homes in the UK . Inspiration: The Angels were formed when Anneka (left) saw of a picture of a desperate Romanian stray on Facebook and decided to do help with her friends Pola and Victoria (right) Found: Like the Angels, charity League of Rescue has also rescued hundreds of stray dogs like Tommy (pictured) from Romania's streets . Happy home: Tommy - who was found malnourished in the back of a rundown car - is now living comfortably in the UK . Desperate: They also found Mabel (pictured) at a train station in an appalling condition and a severe wound on her left paw . Happy ending: Mabel - whose leg was crushed - is one of the lucky ones to be rescued but 16,000 dogs have been culled since it was legalised at the end of 2013 . Inspired: The K-9 Angels were forged when TV wildlife presenter Anneka saw a photograph of a desperate stray dog on the streets of Romania on Facebook . Earlier this month, the charity found evidence of a massive and illegal cull of stray dogs in the small southern town of Clinceni. They discovered dozens of dead dogs with visible wounds on their heads and bodies left to rot in black bags in the forest. 'This is another serious violation of the law on stray animals and proof that, although the killing law has been repealed since June 20, 2014,' Four Paws said. The cull is supposed to reduce the overpopulation of stray dogs in the country but a World Health Organisation report claimed: 'In none of the study areas did the elimination of dogs by any method (catching, shooting or other) have any significant long-term effect on dog population size.' The K-9 Angels were forged when TV wildlife presenter Anneka saw a photograph of a desperate stray dog on the streets of Romania on Facebook. It was the plight of that dog - named Angel - that inspired the trio to officially form the organisation in November 2011. Their petition to calling on the European Union to investigate the 'disappearance' of the public funds designated for a neutering programme has gained over 28,000 signatures. Gruesome: Charity Four Paws discovered dozens of dogs with severe wounds to their head and bodies in the a southern Romanian town . Grotesque: While another charity Dog Rescue Romani claim to see piles of dead dogs left on village roads . A rescue worker with Dog Rescue Romani said they regularly see piles of dead dogs left in the middle of village roads when they patrol the south-west of Romania. Its spokesperson Marius Costache told MailOnline: 'The scenes are such that alive dogs and some puppies were eating from the other dead dogs within the pile. 'We asked someone who said they saw a large truck passing by at 3.30am that night who dumped the pile and left. 'We called our local police right at that moment and the answer was 'so what do you want us to do?' 'With the euthanasia law or without, it the slaughter in Romania public shelters or streets will continue.' Between March and May 2014, a team of investigators from Four Paws investigated 43 public shelters in Romania – from around 81 currently registered with the Romanian vet authorities. The results of the investigation were shocking  as they found that not one of these public shelters in Romania conformed to the law regulating the national programme on stray dogs.

Euthanasia programme legalised in 2013 to quell overpopulation of strays . But the dogs are being killed inhumanely in squalid pounds, charities say . The K-9 Angels have saved over 700 from these pens and re-homed them . Pola, Anneka and Victoria claim public funds to neuter dogs were ignored . GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING .

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Sandra Malcolm's body was discovered at her home in Cape Town, South Africa . A British ex-pat has been found hacked to death at her home in South Africa, it has emerged today. Sandra Malcolm's body was found at her Cape Town home by her grandson who reportedly climbed through a window when nobody answered the door. Reports in South Africa suggest the 74-year-old's attackers had mutilated her - although police have yet to confirm this. Mrs Malcolm, originally from Dundee in Scotland, was found on Sunday morning at the Capri Mews complex in the Marina Da Gama area of the city. The pensioner had been planning to return to Scotland next month to visit family in Tayside. She had lived in South Africa for 35 years and is survived by two daughters, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her nephew, Colin Chalmers, of Dundee, today said the murder had left the family 'distraught'. 'I'm absolutely gobsmacked, I've never had to deal with anything like this before, it's completely shocking. 'All I know is that my auntie has been murdered, I don't want to court any of the rumours around it because we know very little at this stage.' One neighbour, who asked not to be identified, told reporters they were horrified by the murder. He said: 'This is a quiet community, this is shocking, I still cannot believe it. 'I saw her on Saturday afternoon last. She had some friends over.' He described his murdered neighbour as 'friendly' and 'burly', adding: 'It's so strange because we didn't hear anything, no struggle or a gunshot. 'The grandson, we understand, found her after climbing through the bathroom window. 'I left for church before 10am and I walked past her flat and I didn't hear or see anything. When I came back from church I saw the police vans and they said she had been murdered. 'The family is so shaken they are not in a state to speak.' Details are still emerging of how the pensioner came to be found at her flat. Mrs Malcolm, originally from Dundee in Scotland, was found on Sunday morning at the Capri Mews complex in the Marina Da Gama area of the city (pictured) South African news networks reported that neighbours said the pensioner was last seen with friends on Saturday afternoon. Police in Cape Town declined to comment on the circumstances of her death but said a post-mortem will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death. Forensic experts and detectives combed the scene for hours on Sunday. Police spokesperson Captain FC Van Wyk said: 'The motive for the killing is unknown at this stage. A post-mortem will be held to establish the exact cause of death.' The murder comes amid a wave of anti-immigrant violence in South Africa. Hundreds of African immigrants have fled their homes in the country in recent weeks to escape xenophobic attacks and protests.

Reports suggest Sandra Malcolm's body was mutilated by her attackers . Pensioner, originally from Dundee, was found at her home in Cape Town . Her grandson made the discovery after climbing through a window when nobody answered the door .

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Steve Bruce is adamant he can keep Hull City in the Barclays Premier League after a 2-0 defeat by Southampton left them battling to stay up. At the start of the campaign Bruce was targeting 10 wins to survive, but despite a strong start his Hull side have mustered just six and he is hoping 'nine or eight might be enough.' Hull were the better side against Southampton for the first 45 minutes but a James Ward-Prowse penalty and late strike from Graziano Pelle meant they left with nothing. Steve Bruce is confident he can keep Hull City in the Premier League this season and avoid relegation . They now have six games to save their season including nightmare fixtures against Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United. But Bruce insisted: 'Everyone is up for the challenge and I'm sure and convinced that we'll do it. If we keep remaining positive I'm convinced we can take a couple of results which will take us over the line. 'We've had a wonderful three years near enough from getting promoted to getting to a cup final, staying up last year. I've always had something in my water that this season would be the most difficult because all of a sudden you've created an expectation and unfortunately we haven't been able to live up to that expectation. Hull were beaten 2-0 by Southampton on Saturday and are just two points clear of the drop zone . 'We've got our reasons for it, we've still got enough to keep us out of trouble I hope. We're bang in it but I'm still convinced we'll get out of it.' Bruce puts their struggles down to several long-term injuries to key players. At St Mary's Stadium, Mohamed Diame returned from five months out and James Chester from three. Michael Dawson and Nikica Jelavic have missed half the season and Robert Snodgrass has not been available at all. Bruce added: 'They are big players for us and unfortunately, at this moment, we haven't been able to cope. We've battled on manfully but not quite been good enough.' James Ward-Prowse slots home a penalty for Southampton against Hull as they moved up to fifth . Ronald Koeman's side moved to fifth in the table ahead of Tottenham, who lost to Aston Villa, and Liverpool, who play Newcastle on Monday. But the Dutchman left with his own problems, after he had to intervene when Sadio Mane tried to take the penalty when Ward-Prowse was first-choice. Koeman will speak to his squad to remind them that team rules cannot be broken by anyone. Koeman said: 'I already had a word with Mane but we will talk to the team about that because maybe I have to mention it a bit more clearly.'

Steve Bruce adamant that Hull will avoid relegation from Premier League . Hull were beaten 2-0 by Southampton at St Mary's on Saturday . Defeat leaves Hull in 17th just two points clear of the danger zone . Bruce wanted 10 wins at the start of the season, but Hull have just six .

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The founder and CEO of Chobani has settled a lawsuit filed by his ex-wife, who laid claim to half the $2 billion Greek yogurt empire. 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, Ulukaya settled for an unknown sum. Settled: Hamdi Ulukaya, the founder and CEO of Chobani, has settled a lawsuit filed by his ex-wife, who laid claim to half the $2 billion Greek yogurt empire . 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, a feta cheese operation called Euphrates. Giray first sued Ulukaya in 2012 for a 53 percent stake in the company. The two were married just two years in the 1990s and Ulukaya's company was not an issue in their divorce, according to the New York Post. Yogurt boom: Giray first sued Ulukaya in 2012 for a 53 percent stake in the company. The two were married just two years in the 1990s and Ulukaya's company was not an issue in their divorce . However, in early 2015, court documents revealed that Giray was basing at least part of her claim on scribbled handwritten notes her lawyers were 'confirmation that monies were provided.' Ulukaya wrote the notes off as mere 'family expenses.' Nonetheless, his camp settled rather than leave themselves open to losing assets worth $1 billion to Giray. But even with this suit behind him, Ulukaya still has business problems ahead of him. Since early this year, Chobani has been considering replacing him as CEO, the New York Post reported, citing people familiar with the matter. One of the primary reasons for the removal of Ulukaya, who founded the company, is a product recall in 2013 that led to negative EBITDA of $87 million in the fourth quarter, the paper reported, citing internal documents it reviewed. The recall was a result of bad design and layout incorporated during the construction of the company's $450 million Idaho factory, and due to lack of training for workers, the Post reported. Ulukaya, who built the factory, kept a lot of his key executives in the dark as they continued to spend freely amid mounting losses and increasing chaos at the factory, the report said. Private-equity firm TPG invested $750 million in the New Berlin, New York-based company last year to save it from the cash crunch arising as a result of the problems at Idaho. Nick of time: 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, a feta cheese operation called Euphrates.

Dr. Ayse Giray first sued Hamdi Ulukaya in 2012 on claims her family lent him $500,000 that helped him build the yogurt empire .

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As a sequel of sorts to the Diane Sawyer 20/20 special, TV viewers will be able to follow Bruce Jenner's 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 in a Monday report. Scroll down for video . Follow-up: Bruce Jenner will chronicle his journey as he transitions into a woman in his forthcoming eight-episode docu-series on E!, a project that worries his kids according to TMZ on Monday . There is no denying that Bruce's six biological children and four stepkids are 'proud' of the father figure as some called him their 'hero' on Twitter shortly after the ABC interview aired on Friday. And as the former Olympic gold medalist moves forward with his long-awaited physical transformation, the spotlight and attention on him will be brighter than ever. 'Kim and the boys think Bruce was spectacular on the Diane Sawyer special and in won over millions of people in the process. His kids have gone to their dad to express their concern,' the insider told the gossip site. 'They say they're worried Bruce's upcoming docu-series might "de-class" what he's accomplished. They also urged Bruce not to do other interviews, and finish the process in private.' The only Kardashian: 'Kim and the boys think Bruce was spectacular on the Diane Sawyer special and in won over millions of people in the process,' added a source . Jenner sons: 'They are warning him to slow down on revealing too much of his journey on reality TV,' it was also shared . Brandon and his brothers: 'They urged Bruce not to do other interviews, and finish the process in private,' it was noted . Adding: 'Bruce believes the docu-series will educate people and create empathy, so he's committed.' On Monday, never-before-seen footage from the tell-all interview aired on Good Morning America that showed the Jenner brothers and Bruce's eldest daughter Casey talking about their childhoods in which Bruce was not around for. 'We have a very complex relationship,' Casey admitted. 'He's disappeared out of our lives, especially out of my life, so I'm looking forward to this next chapter.' Brandon spoke of Bruce during the years in the early '80s: 'Us missing a time of our lives is still the probably the hardest thing for us to deal with, we're trying not to look back, just looking forward.' Sticking together: Brandon and Brody share the same mother (second wife Linda Thompson) while eldest child Burt is from first marriage to Chrystie Jenner (pictured in May 2012) Older kids: Burt, Brody, daughter Casey and Brandon were the only children who appeared in the 20/20 interview . Struggle: '[Bruce] disappeared out of our lives, especially out of my life, so I'm looking forward to this next chapter' Bruce admitted he was not around for his children when they need him the most telling Diane: 'The big formative years for them I was really struggling with these issues. I talked to all the boys about this after the fact that, yeah, I didn't do a good job. And I apologized to my kids for that.' Those times appear to be a thing of the past as the Jenner siblings have now stated that 'all is forgiven.' While the Keeping Up With The Kardashians cast did not appear on the 20/20 interview - viewed by a staggering 16.9 million people - many speculate that ex-wife Kris Jenner and her children Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, Rob and Kylie and Kendall will be featured on the upcoming docu-series because it will be broadcasted on the E! network. However, TMZ's sources cited that 'Bruce's kids won't appear on his show.' Love no matter what: During the interview, Bruce stated that Kim was 'by far the most accepting' of his transgender journey . Growing up without their father: 'Us missing a time of our lives is still the probably the hardest thing for us to deal with, we're trying not to look back, just looking forward' With the hope that his reality show will be both informational and educational, Bruce has signed a contract with E! to air one hour episodes starting July 27 that will be consulted by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) organization. Jeff Olde, Executive Vice President of Programming and Development at E!, said of Bruce's decision to share his journey with the world: 'Bruce is incredibly courageous and an inspiration, and we are proud to be entrusted with this deeply personal and important story. 'This series will present an unfiltered look as Bruce boldly steps into uncharted territory and is true to himself for the first time.' Bruce's representative told MailOnline: 'Can't put a series on hold that has yet to be confirmed as even happening in the first place.' Champion: 'Bruce believes the docu-series will educate people and create empathy, so he's committed' His pride and joy: The former Olympic athlete told Diane that his kids are 'the only one's he's concerned with' On Sunday, eldest child Burt doubted some of his dad's newfound supporters when he took to Twitter writing: 'Having a hard time not putting a few people on blast who were not supporters before hand, but want to act like they were all along.' Meanwhile that same day Brandon and Brody - whom Bruce fathered with second wife Linda Thompson - shared photos of themselves with their famous parent. 'You won another gold tonight. I stand with you on this journey. I love you Dad,' the former Hills star commented on Saturday. 'Proud son,' the father-to-be - who was the first to be told by Bruce about the transition - wrote before the ABC interview aired on Friday. Kim spoke to Today Show's Matt Lauer on Monday revealing that Bruce has 'found inner peace' after speaking his truth. The other side of Bruce's family: Biological daughters Kendall and Kylie and stepdaughters Kourtney and Khloe were pictured on Thursday with mother Kris Jenner . Spotlight: E!'s Keeping Up With The Kardashians has been featured as a hit reality show for ten seasons now . During the 20/20 special, the thrice married star and host Diane shared that it would be the last interview would doing as Bruce and that he is ready to embrace the woman he calls 'Her.' The star expressed that he 'is a girl stuck in a guy's body' and that 'his brain is much more female than it is male. 'Yes I am a woman, my heart and my soul and everything I do in life,' he said. 'That female side is who I am.' When asked by Diane to fill in the blank 'When you think of me...' Bruce gave a heartfelt response saying: 'Please be open minded, have an open mind and open heart. I'm not this bad person I'm just doing what I've got to do.' 'If he's happy, we're happy': Kendall and Kylie were the only offspring to give an official statement for the ABC special .

Bruce is set to star in an eight-episode docu-series on E! starting July 27 . Kim, Burt, Brandon and Brody 'don't want him to do the series' Jenner's sons and daughter Casey tell GMA the star left them in the '80s .

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Anyone with a heartbeat dreams of hopping around the world, from the bright lights of New York City to the idyllic islands in the South Pacific, but insurmountable costs keep us grounded most of the time. Travel doesn’t come cheap, but it is possible to see some of the most amazing places on the planet on a tight budget or even get paid to do it. All it takes is a few sacrifices, hard work, commitment and an outgoing personality. Here are some of the ways travellers can keep their costs down while satisfying their wanderlust. 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 . Stay in a stranger’s house . 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. Depending on the arrangement with the property owner, food and transport may be included in exchange for taking care of the person’s home and, in some cases, pets. Properties are advertised on a number of websites, including TrustedHousesitters.com, which charges a membership fee of £5.99 a month. Laura Cody and Tanbay Theune (pictured) are seeing the world while house-sitting for strangers . Laura Cody, 23, and Tanbay Theune, 26, have been criss-crossing the globe after leaving Birmingham in July 2013. They embarked on the adventure after they discussed their desire to travel and became fed up with paying rent every month. Since then they have been staying in strangers’ homes – without having to pay rent or bills – all over Australia, the UK, Germany, Spain and Italy, and have been blogging about the experience. Canadian bloggers Dalene and Peter Heck were recognised with an award from National Geographic after they sold almost all of their possessions and set off on a quest to house-sit around the world. In almost six years they have visited about 30 countries – from Ecuador and Mexico to Turkey and Thailand. House swapping and couch surfing are two other options. Cruise ship workers can see the world, but should be prepared for long periods at sea and long work hours . Work on a cruise ship or superyacht . If motion sickness isn’t a problem, a job with a cruise line is an ideal way to see different parts of the world between shifts. It’s the kind of job for a ‘people person’, as employees live together on the ship and aren’t afforded much privacy. They must also be able to endure long periods at sea and long hours of work. There are jobs for various skill sets – from photographers and musicians to nurses and electrical engineers. But people should do plenty of research into pay, benefits and working conditions before applying. Working on a superyacht is another way to sail around the world while making a salary and tips. Those who commit to this kind of career should expect to work long hours every day and spend a lot of time at sea or port. Again, employees are afforded very little privacy when they’re on board, as they sleep in close quarters with their colleagues. Some owners will even hire private teachers for their children for months at a time. A teacher who goes on an around-the-world trip is usually paid approximately £50,000, said Henry Smith, a sales broker with Cecil Wright, a boutique yacht brokerage with offices in Monaco and London. Volunteering with an organic farm offers a chance to travel and learn while helping others . Make a difference . There are plenty of organisations that allow people to volunteer in impoverished countries where help is desperately needed. They allow people to travel to places they normally wouldn’t visit as a regular tourist and make a positive contribution to the world. World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF), for example, connects farmers and those who are looking to learn more about the industry. Hosts provide accommodation, food and opportunities to learn about organic lifestyles in exchange four to six hours of volunteer work per day. The organisation has a presence in more than 50 countries around the world, including Sierra Leone, Ecuador, Bangladesh, Estonia and Israel. Other examples include working at summer camps or planting trees. Teaching English in a foreign country will bring a regular paycheque and an opportunity to explore . Teach English abroad . It’s not uncommon for those who live in England, the US, Canada or Australia to hear about a friend or a friend of a friend travelling abroad to teach English. The usual destinations where English-language teachers are in demand include South Korea, China, Japan and Jordan. It will bring a regular pay cheque, but it’s not a holiday – with many expected to work full-time hours. But it will leave time to explore the city or country you are teaching in, and neighbouring nations. Successful applicants will need the appropriate credentials and they may have to sign a contract. Before applying they should do their research to make sure they are getting a job with a reputable school. One way to find teach jobs abroad is through the British Council, which runs a language assistant programme for those who have completed at least two years of university education. There are 10 different locations around the world where you can teach for between 12 and 20 hours a week and earn enough money to live. There is an application process and you must commit to a full year, but it is the perfect way to live in another country and still have plenty of time to explore your surroundings, while gaining some valuable life skills. Alternatively, there are many TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) courses that can be taken in the UK ahead of applying to teach abroad through different programmes. Ski resorts in breathtaking locations are always looking for instructors, servers and other employees . Get paid to hit the slopes . Ski resorts in breathtaking locations all over Europe and North America offer seasonal work for a variety of positions, including instructors, bartenders and cooks. Knowing how to ski isn’t a prerequisite, but it’s the perfect opportunity for those who are passionate about skiing or snowboarding, or keen to learn. Perks can include free ski passes, and some resorts are notorious for their parties. One way to stay in a foreign city for free is to arrange a work-to-stay arrangement with a hostel . Work in a hostel . One way to bag free accommodation while travelling around the world is working where you sleep. Travellers can find a work-to-stay arrangement at many hostels, which allows them to stay for free while meeting people from around the world, and may even include some pay. Hostels may require its work-to-stay employees to stay for a minimum amount of time before they move on. Adverts can easily be found online, with one for a hostel in Las Vegas requiring an employee who can work for two to three months over the summer. In addition to a bed the employee is provided breakfast, wifi, parking, coffee and tea, lockers, laundry and nightly activities, plus opportunities to explore the region. The tasks would include one or a mix of housekeeping, maintenance, IT, tour leading and front desk, according to the advert.

High costs are one of the reasons which keep travel plans grounded . With some hard work and sacrifices people can find free places to stay . House-sitting is becoming a popular form of accommodation . People can also see the world by getting paid to teach English . Ski resorts are always looking for instructors and hospitality staff .

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A lawsuit filed by former Gossip Girl actress Kelly Rutherford attempting to have a judge order her kids to return to the U.S. from their father's custody in France has been dismissed once and for all. 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, 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. Scroll down for video . Kelly Rutherford, pictured with her children, Hermes and Helena, during a party in the Hamptons in August 2013, was shut down by the courts again in a final plea to gain custody of her children . Rutherford's lawsuit stating that her children were illegally deported from the United States was dismissed once and for all by a New York court . She claimed that no other U.S. court has ordered children to live in another country when they have an able parent in the United States. Giersch, who is a German citizen residing in France, was deported from the U.S. over allegations of visa fraud. But the dismissal of her case states that Rutherford failed to argue why the federal court should intervene in her custody dispute with Giersch. 'Petitioners allege that the California state court's custody order had the effect of deporting the children in violation of their Fourteenth Amendment right to remain in the United States,' the document reads. The document added: 'There is no authority establishing the unconditional right of minor children to reside in the United States when one of their custodial parents lives abroad. 'Likewise there is no "plainly defined and peremptory duty" requiring Respondents to interfere with the custody order - nor is there, as Petitioners contend, a general affirmative duty on federal agencies requiring them to intervene against what is claimed to be unconstitutional state action.' After divorcing in 2010, Rutherford and ex-husband Daniel Giersch went through a nasty custody battle which ended with Giersch being awarded custody while the children were to visit Rutherford on vacations . Kelly left Daniel Giersch in 2009 while she was pregnant with their second child after the German businessman's visa was revoked. A judge awarded him custody of the children in 2012 . Further, the court states 'the children have not been deported; they retain their United States citizenship and, once they reach the age of majority, they will be free to choose where to reside. 'There is, therefore, no non-frivolous constitutional question, only an attempt to seek federal judicial intervention in a state court custody dispute' The order affirmed the original order and said it would be improper for the federal court to intervene in Rutherford's custody battle. Because of this, there will be no intervention and the appeal will be dismissed. A California court ruled two years ago that the children should live in France with ex-husband Daniel Griesch, who she divorced in 2010 after four years of marriage. Rutherford has said that the court in Monaco, where Giersch lives, decided on a new custody order that lets her only see her children on holiday and during the summer. It has left Rutherford emotionally exhausted, desperate and having filed for bankruptcy with $2million in debt after spending all her earnings from Gossip Girl on legal fees and flights to France to see her children. In it's dismissal of her case, the court said it failed to argue why the federal court should intervene in the custody dispute . Daily Mail Online revealed in August that Rutherford had filed a lawsuit at the Federal Appeals Court of the Southern District of New York in Manhattan on behalf of herself and her children. She sued the U.S. government, including Attorney General Holder and Jeh Johnson, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, because she claims that an earlier ruling by a California Superior Court judge that her children should live in France was unlawful. Only federal courts can deal with matters of deportation. she argues. She wanted the US District Court in New York court to grant her ‘temporary emergency authority’ over her children and an order saying the previous ruling was ‘unconstitutional’. The U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security said on November 24 that Rutherford's case was nothing more than her being dissatisfied with the result of the child-custody proceeding. The departments demanded on that her appeal be dismissed and said she's forcing the departments to become part of something they were never involved in. Rutherford argued her case in a New York court on March 18, but the appeal court shut down her plea and ordered the original order to remain in place.

She claims a California judge deported her children illegally in 2012 . California court ruled Rutherford's ex-husband Daniel Giersch could take the children to live in France and spend vacations with in the US . Her petition to custody battle was dismissed in court last August . But in one final attempt she put in another appeal, which was dismissed . Court order states that it did'nt have jurisdiction to force kids to live in US . The permanent dismissal says that Rutherford failed to argue why the federal court should intervene in custody case .

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England must have played against worse teams than this St Kitts Invitational XI but, after a day that descended into near farce, it is difficult to think of any. Warm-up games can be low-key affairs but there cannot have been many times when an international side have been pitched against a team as bad as this. St Kitts were simply shambolic, so bad that Chigwell Cricket Club could give them a decent game, and an almost tragic example of the steep decline of Caribbean cricket. They were simply not fit for purpose. Jos Buttler appeals for a stumping as England dominated the second day of a farcical match in St Kitts . Mark Wood looked lively in his early spell after he was brought in for his first bowl for England . The statistics will say that England, having bowled St Kitts out for 59 on the first day of their opening two-day tour match, rattled up 379 for six declared with both Alastair Cook and Ian Bell retiring out. Then St Kitts, given just one session to hang on, capitulated again and finished on 76 for seven, narrowly avoiding handing England a hollow victory. The match was drawn, just about, and it should also have been hung and quartered. The modern fixture madness that will see England play 17 Tests in the next 10 months makes proper warm-ups almost impossible and is one of the main reasons why home teams nearly always win Test series these days. But when they are as meaningless as this it is questionable why it is even worth bothering. England may have spent time in the middle but they may as well have just turned up in Antigua next week to play the first of three Tests. Wood celebrates his first England wicket, but he is probably still a way off getting a first Test cap . Alastair Cook acknowledges the crowd after making a century, shortly before being retired out . Jos Battler had a short go at attacking the home bowlers before England declared with a mammoth 320 lead . For what it is worth, Bell and Joe Root made untroubled half-centuries yesterday after Cook had moved to his first century for England since the Ashes warm-up in Hobart 18 months ago and promptly retired. Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler then had a bit of a bash before England declared at the fall of Stokes just before tea, the small matter of 320 ahead. Then, in a move which further devalued the authenticity of the ‘contest,’ England brought Liam Plunkett and Mark Wood into the match for a work out. Wood, the Durham fast bowler, looked lively in his first bowl for England off his minimalist run-up and earned his first wicket when he bowled Shane Jeffers but it is unlikely to be enough to earn him a first Test cap just yet. Gary Ballance looked out of touch, the only real problem for England in a very comfortable match . Liam Plunkett charges in as England reduced their hosts to 24 for six in farcical circumstances . When St Kitts plummeted to 24 for six and almost had a batsman timed out before he emerged just in time with the Velcro on his pads barely fastened, the home side’s embarrassment was almost complete. Yet at least they regained a semblance of pride by holding on as England gave their two spinners a decent bowl, Akeem Saunders and Leon Clarke doing most to keep England at bay. The only place in England’s first Test team yet to be decided, it seems, is between Adil Rashid and James Tredwell for the sole spinner’s slot and Tredwell was the clear winner here, taking three wickets to Rashid’s one. The Yorkshireman will need to have a very good second match to edge out Tredwell. James Tredwell (left) outperformed Adil Rashid in the contest to be England's Test spinner next week . Buttler makes an unconventional stop as England came close to winning the game in just two days . The only concern for England will be the form of Gary Ballance who looked out of touch before falling for 16, the legacy perhaps of a World Cup where he somehow became a symbol of England’s unimaginative one-day thinking. England’s desperate attempt to get as much as they can from the second of these two warm-ups will tomorrow see them bowl 90 overs at St Kitts whatever happens and then bat for 90 overs on Thursday. The first cricket score of 225 for 25 could be recorded at Warner Park tomorrow and the once proud reputation of Caribbean cricket will most likely take another hit. Truly, it is a sad state of affairs.

England reduce Invitational XI to 24 for six after amassing lead of 320 . Hosts hold out for a draw, but the game had descended into a farce . England will learn little from glorified net against woeful opposition . James Tredwell out-bowls Adil Rashid in contest to be Test spinner .

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The Dawn spacecraft has captured amazing new images of the mystery bright spots on the dwarf planet Ceres, which continue to baffle scientists. In particular, the images show the brightest spot and its companion standing out against the darker surroundings. But experts are still at a loss to explain the composition and source of the bright spots. Scroll down for video . 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 (shown). However, scientists are still not able to explain what they are. Dawn will begin its first science orbit around Ceres on 23 April . These latest 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 are currently being touted for what these mysterious bright white spots are on Ceres. The Hubble Space Telescope has found more than 10 on the surface, but Ceres has found that the two most prominent - ‘spot 5’ - are in a crater about 57 miles (92km) wide. One theory is that they are salt flats that are reflecting sunlight, left on the surface by saltwater. Another theory is that they are regions of ice, again reflecting sunlight. Ceres is thought to have plenty of ice beneath its surface, which could be exposed when a asteroid or comet strikes the surface. The fact these bright spots are in a crater - where such an impact occurred - supports this theory. Another possibility is that they are cryovolcanoes - volcanoes that are shooting out water or ice. However, the lack of a raised area around the spots consistent with a volcano suggests this might not be correct. And they could even be water vapour ejecting from a liquid reservoir under the ground, although again current observations - namely a lack of additional material near the spots - suggests this is not the case. As the spacecraft gets closer to the dwarf planet and moves around it, more and more of the surface is coming into view. The two brightest spots seen in a crater are known as ‘spot 5’. The scale in the image is about 1.3 miles (2.1km) per pixel, almost 70 per cent better than previous images. But the origin of the bright spots remains a mystery for now - with theories ranging from exposed ice to volcanoes. Salt flats or ice seem to be the predominant theories at the moment, with the bright spots appearing to reflect incoming sunlight towards the spacecraft’s cameras. Until Dawn gets closer, though, it’s unlikely the mystery will be resolved. ‘It’s too early to say what they are,’ Dr Marc Rayman, Dawn's mission director and chief engineer, told MailOnline. ‘Some people have offered they might be ice, but I don’t consider that necessarily the most likely explanation.’ Dr Rayman says he favours the theory that they could be ‘salty deposits', left over from perhaps saltwater’ on the surface. But one thing that can be ruled out is that they are their own sources of light. Dr Rayman is certain they are simply reflecting sunlight. ‘They’re mysterious but not bizarre,’ he said. This animation, made using new images taken by Dawn, shows how the bright spots become visible when they pass the 'terminator' - the line where the planet is split between sunlight and darkness. Credit: Nasa . In this close up view, the two different spots can clearly be seen. Several theories currently exist for what they might be, with the favoured being salt flats or ice - both reflecting sunlight . Nasa's Dawn spacecraft (artist's illustration shown) made its way to Ceres after leaving the asteroid Vesta in 2012. There is high interest in the mission because Ceres is seen as being a record of the early solar system, and may also have shifting ice on its surface . Ceres is 590 miles (950 km) across and was discovered in 1801. It is the closest dwarf planet to the sun and is located in the asteroid belt, making it the only dwarf planet in the inner solar system. Ceres is the smallest of the bodies currently classified as a 'dwarf planet'. It lies less than three times as far as Earth from the sun - close enough to feel the warmth of the star, allowing ice to melt and reform. Nasa's Dawn spacecraft made its way to Ceres after leaving the asteroid Vesta in 2012. There is high interest in the mission because Ceres is seen as being a record of the early solar system, and may also have shifting ice on its surface. Dawn continues to get closer to the dwarf planet and on 23 April it will descend to a circular orbit 8,400 miles (13,500km) above the surface. It will then begin its first mapping phase of the dwarf planet in this so-called science orbit, travelling from pole to pole to image the entire surface. Three more science orbits are planned, with the spacecraft mapping the comet in increasing detail. Up until December it will periodically descend lower and lower until it reaches an altitude of just 225 miles (260km) above the surface, with images 100 times better than those taken so far. This is lower than the orbital height of the ISS around Earth – and will allow Dawn to snap glorious images of Ceres’ surface, including its mysterious bright spots. These latest images (close up view of the bright spots in the crater on the right) were taken on 14 and 15 April from a distance of 14,000 miles (22,000km) from the north pole of Ceres . Dawn is continuing to get closer to the dwarf planet Ceres (position in the solar system shown left), and on 23 April it will descend to a circular orbit 8,400 miles (13,500km) above the surface - its first science orbit. Three more are planned by the end of the year (orbital paths shown right) ‘The approach imaging campaign has completed successfully by giving us a preliminary, tantalising view of the world Dawn is about to start exploring in detail. It has allowed us to start asking some new and intriguing questions,' said Dr Rayman said in a statement. Dawn became the first spacecraft to orbit a dwarf planet on 6 March, having left the giant asteroid Vesta in 2012. Both Vesta and Ceres are in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, and were on their way to forming planets before their development was interrupted - likely by the gravity of Jupiter.

Nasa scientists in California reveal new images of dwarf planet Ceres . They show new views of the two brightest spots in a crater . However, scientists are still not able to explain what they are . Dawn will begin its first science orbit around Ceres on 23 April .

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Welcome to the exoplanet HD 189733b, where temperatures reach 3,000°C (5,400°F) and winds are in excess of 620mph (1,000km/h). This world might be 63 light-years away - and we can’t even get a direct image of it - but scientists have incredibly been able to measure its atmosphere, just by measuring its sodium emission. The findings - made with a relatively small telescope - suggest we may soon have the opportunity to examine other distant worlds beyond the solar system in unprecedented detail. Swiss researchers measured the temperature of 'Hot Jupiter' HD 189733b. They found the temperature reaches up to 3,000°C in the atmosphere (shown in diagram). And wind speeds are in excess of 620 miles per hour. The findings were made using a novel technique relying on sodium signals . The research was carried out by scientists from the Universities of Geneva and Bern in Switzerland. HD 189733b is a gas-giant slightly larger than Jupiter located 370 trillion miles (600 trillion km) from Earth - or 63 light-years. It is located in the constellation Vulpecula in the night sky - also known as the ‘little fox’. The scientists found that the temperature on the planet increases dramatically with altitude – up to 3,000°C (5,400°F) in the upper atmosphere, hot enough to melt lead. Type: 'Hot Jupiter' gas giant . Distance from Earth: 63 light years . Temperature: Up to 3,000°C (5,400°F) Wind speed: 620mph (1,000km/h) Conditions: Glass particles in the atmosphere give it its dazzling blue colour. Coupled with the extremely high wind speed of 620 mph (1,000km/h), it reveals the planet has an extremely turbulent atmosphere - and is almost certainly inhospitable to life. The planet was already known to orbit 13 times closer to its star that Mercury is to our sun, completing an orbit in just 2.2 days. But the results are exciting, because it highlights just how much information we can glean from a distant world with limited technologies. Speaking to MailOnline, subproject leader Dr Kevin Heng said it could be possible to measure the conditions on an Earth-like world using this technique – although the process was difficult. ‘It remains to be seen if the astronomical community is able to do these measurements for Earth analogues,’ he said. The difficulty arises because an Earth-sized world blocks out much less of the light of its parent star compared to a Jupiter-sized world like HD 189733 b . ‘It would help if we can find an Earth-like exoplanet orbiting a really bright star,’ Dr Heng added. And he said the research was important because they used a 'dinky four-metre telescope from the ground to do measurements of the quality as the Hubble Space Telescope.' HD 189733b (right) is a gas-giant slightly larger than Jupiter (left) located 600 trillion kilometres from Earth - or 63 light-years. It is located in the constellation Vulpecula in the night sky - also known as the ‘little fox’ The scientists found that the temperature on the planet (illustrated) increases dramatically with altitude – up to 3,000C in the upper atmosphere, hot enough to melt lead. 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 can measure the temperature difference across the atmosphere. Lower down on the planet, temperatures are believed to drop to a still-scorching 1,700°C (3,100°F). To measure the wind, the team measured how the sodium lines were ‘blueshifted’ - meaning its light was stretched in such a way to indicate it was coming towards us. The planet (shown) was already known to orbit 13 times closer to its star that Mercury is to our sun, completing an orbit in just 2.2 days. But the results are exciting, because it highlights just how much information we can glean from a distant world with limited technologies . And this blueshift suggests winds are coming from a circulation process on the planet – or, in other words, superfast winds. Comparable measurements of this planet have been made before, using large ground-based telescope (with mirrors up to 10 metres in size) and the Hubble Space Telescope. But this research used a comparatively small telescope, just 3.6 metres wide, at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in La Silla, Chile. The research opens up the opportunity of studying atmospheres of distant exoplanets without having to resort to giant observatories or space telescopes.

Swiss researchers examined the 'Hot Jupiter' planet HD 189733b . Temperatures reach 3,000°C in the atmosphere and wind speed is 620mph . Findings were comparable in quality to the Hubble Space Telescope . But the researchers used a 'relatively dinky' telescope, suggesting the method could be replicated by other astronomers to study exoplaents .

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Sian Harkin, 54, gave £30,000 to a builder using the school chequebook claiming the work was to be carried out at Llwyncelyn Primary School in Porth, when the work was actually carried out at her home . A headteacher who secretly tried to use a school chequebook to pay for thousands of pounds worth of work to be carried out at her family home has been jailed. Married mother-of-two Sian Harkin, 54, abused her position of authority by signing cheques totalling £30,000 to her builder claiming the work was to be carried out at Llwyncelyn Primary School in Porth, Wales. Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court heard that not only did she use the chequebook of Llwyncelyn Primary when she was headteacher there, but also continued to use it when she moved schools. Harkin claimed the money was to be used to build a rain shelter for waiting parents at Llwyncelyn but the proposed work, which never materialised, was never ratified by governors. Instead, work was carried out at her home in Pontypridd, which she shares with her bank manager husband Anthony and their two children. Rachel Knight, prosecuting, said Harkin skipped procedures and instead issued cheques, even forging the deputy head's name in order to cash one in person. She told the court: 'Despite being seconded to a second school she continued to write cheques from the previous school. 'She took it upon herself to dip into school funds when there was no work done at the school. 'She abused her position of trust. She had significant financial responsibility but defrauded the school and thereby the community.' Ms Knight told the court that cowboy builder Lee Slocombe had carried out £80,000 worth of work at Harkin's home in Pontypridd over an 18-month period from November 2012. Labelled a fraudster and a conman who swindled thousands from victims, Slocombe was jailed for 43 months earlier this year for fraud. In total, Harkin signed six cheques to Slocombe over a six-month period. In August 2013, she gave him a cheque for £6,720, which she claimed in the school books was for a gazebo at Llwyncelyn School, but the cheque bounced as there was no second signatory. She signed another one in September of the same year for £5,000, which was cashed at Cash Converters, in Aberdare, by one of Slocombe's employees. Since there was no second signatory on that one either, staff phoned the school and spoke to Harkin. 'She said the cheque was genuine and that it could be drawn,' said Ms Knight. 'She tried to fob school staff off when they asked her about it saying it was nothing to do with the school.' In total, Harkin (left) signed six cheques to cowboy builder Lee Slocombe (right) totalling £30,000. She 'dabbled' in school funds while headteacher of the primary, a position she had held for nine years . Ms Knight said the bank refused to honour the cheque leaving Cash Converters out of pocket, forcing them to pursue a civil claim. Local authority auditors spoke to Harkin in the autumn and she claimed the cheque was a holding cheque for work to be done in October half-term. The auditor concluded it was an isolated incident and put it down to her naivety and inexperience. 'It was the first trigger in the local authority to indicate something was amiss,' said Ms Knight. In November 2013, Harkin moved to Coedpenmaen Primary School in Pontypridd and in December wrote a cheque for £5,000 for a shelter at Llwyncelyn. The bank refused to honour it but Slocombe took it to Abermarle Bond pawnbrokers in Cardiff, which cashed £2,500 on the basis he would return to get the rest. He never did. Harkin issued another £5,000 cheque later that month, which Slocombe partially cashed. She then issued a further three cheques on the same day on January 3 last year, one for £5,000, which was rejected by the bank and another, which was not presented. The last cheque, for £3,200, Harkin actually took into a Porth bank herself to cash after forging the signature of the deputy head, Susan Jones. 'The defendant was seen making that transaction on CCTV,' said Ms Knight. 'The cheques were signed during the school holidays because she knew there would be no likelihood of being caught by staff.' Slocombe carried out £80,000 worth of work at Harkin's home in Pontypridd (pictured), which she shares with her bank manager husband Anthony and their two children, over an 18-month period from November 2012 . Slocombe was jailed earlier this year for 43 months for fraud for swindling money from dozens of victims. Pictured: Rubble and building materials remain outside Harkin's family property in Pontypridd, Wales . Harkin was called into a special meeting on January 21 last year and challenged about the irregularities. That led to a criminal investigation and Harkin admitted five counts of fraud and one each of theft and forgery. She told officers that she knew she should not have 'dabbled' in school funds. Marion Lewis, defending, said: 'It is a tragedy to see a woman of her calibre before the criminal court in such serious offences as these. She knows the effect her actions have had on the school and deeply regrets them. 'The effects of her wrongdoing have been devastating. A successful career that she dearly loved has been destroyed. She is thoroughly ashamed. 'She came under Lee Slocombe's spell. He charmed her. Her eyes were not opened until she was confronted with the fact that he had pleaded guilty to offences of fraud. 'She has found it very difficult to come to terms with her own gullibility and feels completely humiliated.' Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court heard that not only did Harkin use the chequebook of Llwyncelyn Primary School (pictured) when she was headteacher there, but she also continued to use it when she moved schools . Ms Lewis asked for any sentence to be suspended but Judge Richard Twomlow refused her plea and jailed Harkin for 12 months. He told her: 'Not only were you responsible for writing the cheques but you were helping to try to get them cashed from the school account. 'You forged a cheque. Someone else was being dragged in as well as the school to this fraudulent project. 'There were no sufficient funds in the account and there was a risk that the cheques would be cashed making the school account go overdrawn. 'Lee Slocombe may be a fraudster and a plausible man but he was doing work at your house. You must have known that the last thing you were entitled to do was to use school funds to try to help him. 'This was a repeated and persistent breach of a high degree of trust. The school account never had much in it but that did not stop you from trying to access them with varying degrees of success through your own selfish needs because of your feelings for a man who told you he needed money. 'These were deliberate and calculated frauds. You were not duped.' Speaking after the case, her husband Anthony said: 'I want to stress that every penny of the money spent on our house came from my pocket and not from the school's funds. 'I am a bank manager and have proved to police that each pound and penny was met by us. 'What Slocombe did with the money from the school is a mystery. He is very plausible and a convicted fraudster. He said his wife had given Slocombe the money to build a shelter at the school. 'We feel very let down by Slocombe over the two-and-a-bit years he worked with us," he added. 'He has conned many, many people out of thousands of pounds. We trusted him as did many other people and were bitterly let down.'

Sian Harkin used school chequebook to pay for £30,000 work on her home . Harkin, 54, married to bank manager, now jailed for fraud, theft and forgery . Judge said she carried out a 'persistent breach of trust' over six months . Lee Slocombe who carried out work at Harkin's home earlier jailed for fraud .

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Sachin Tendulkar has paid tribute to a 'promising' Indian cricketer who has died after colliding with a team-mate while attempting to take a catch during a club match in Kolkata. The Board of Control for Cricket In India confirmed on their official Twitter account that 20-year-old Ankit Keshri had passed away after suffering 'a cardiac arrest following on-field injury'. According to reports, Keshri colleded with a team-mate as they both attempted to take a catch in a senior one-day match match in Kolkata on Friday, and though he regained consciousness afterwards, he died in hospital on Monday. Keshri was only playing as a substitute fielder having been the 12th man. Ankit Keshri had passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest following an on-field injury in Kolkata . Former national team captain Tendulkar, the highest runscorer in Test and one-day international history, was among several India stars to offer their condolences at the news. Tendulkar tweeted: 'Saddened by the demise of Ankit Keshri. A promising career aborted by an unfortunate incident on field. 'May God give strength to Ankit's family and friends to cope with this loss #RIP' Current India batsman Ajinkya Rahane said: 'Very sad to know about Ankit Keshri. Strength to his family and friends. RIP.' Manoj Tiwary, who has played nine ODIs for India, wrote: 'I'm shocked 2 hear d news of Under-19 player from bengal named Ankit kesri's demise due to heart attack. My deepest condolences goes out 2 Ankit kesri's family nd frnds. 'A promising player who scored loads of runs at under 19 level nd he wud hav surely played 4 senior bengal in 2 years time. Rest in peace younger brother.' The 20-year-old died after colliding with a team-mate while attempting to take a catch during a club match . The tragedy comes five months after Australia batsman Phillip Hughes died aged 25 after being hit on the neck by a bouncer in a Sheffield Shield match. Keshri was considered an up-and-coming talent on the Indian cricket scene. The right-hander was captain of the Bengal Under-19 team, and was short-listed for India's under-19 team for the 2014 Colts World Cup. 'It's so unfortunate,' said the Bengal cricket association's Subir Ganguly. 'He was such a promising cricketer and for him to pass away in such a manner is difficult to swallow.' India cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar is among several stars to have given tributes about Keshri .

Ankit Keshri was on the pitch as a substitute fielder having been 12th man . 20-year-old did regain consciousness after colliding with team-mate . Sachin Tendulkar is one of several stars to give his condolences .

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Some of the oldest surviving photographs of the Houses of Parliament and Windsor Castle, dating back more than 150 years, have been found. The remarkable images were shot by photographer Victor Albert Prout, who developed the negatives in an improvised dark room on board his punt which he sailed along the River Thames. And despite being more than 150 years old, most of the images capturing the iconic landmarks along the river are instantly recognisable today. Scroll down for video . Prout travelled along the River Thames in a makeshift boat where he installed a dark room (centre, front), capturing and developing his images on site, like this one of Windsor Castle (top right) Prout's collection is the oldest documented record of Britain's best known landmarks, such as Windsor Castle, seen from the banks today . A photo of taken of Richmond Bridge shows the familiar arches of the 18th century stonework, clearly recognisable today. While a picture taken from the banks of the Thames of Windsor Castle, showing Prout's floating dark room in the foreground, is remarkably similar to contemporary pictures of the iconic building. Another shows the Houses of Parliament in the 1850s when Henry John Temple The Viscount Palmerston was Prime Minister, and is strikingly similar to photos taken today. The pictures are to be sold as a collection at the Oxford Book Fair and are estimated to sell for around £30,000. Prout travelled around the Thames on his boat to capture images of the well known landmarks, developing them on the spot His floating dark room construction is often seen tethered to a skiff in some of the photographs. As an artist and photographer was renowned for his panoramic pictures, captured along the stretch of the River Thames - featuring images from the Houses of Parliament to Magdalen Bridge in Oxford. He was commissioned to take the collection of pictures for The Book of the Thames: From Its Rise to its Fall, by Mr and Mrs S.G. Hall. The photographer was known for his panoramic images, such as this one taken overlooking the River Thames, of Richmond Bridge . Richmond Bridge today is busier than the scene surrounding the 18th century stone bridge captured by Prout around 150 years ago . The buildings and riverside of Marlow was captured in a photograph taken by Prout, who then developed his pictures as quickly as he could . Today's picture of Marlow - with the church spire dominating - bears a striking resemblance to that taken by Proust, more than 150 years ago . The images, such as this of Iffley Mill, were saved by Prout in his book of pictures of the Thames in the mid 1850s and will now be auctioned . Some of the photos capture how the areas have changed, such as at Iffley where the watermill no longer stands after it was burned to the ground in 1908, having survived for almost 800 years . Prout's photography along the River Thames included this shot of Twickenham in the 1950s, with his darkroom boat in the foreground (right) Twickenham has been significantly developed since the 1850s when Prout captured his image of the London suburb along the Thames . The photos - believed to be the the first documented collection of the UK's greatest river - were eventually published by Prout's father's publishing company, Virtue and Co, in around 1862. Only a handful of copies of the photographs are known to exist, with most in specialist collections. The last to appear at auction was at Sothebys in 1981. Each of the photographs captured a historical record of the area at the time -  with some also showing how changes have occurred in the last 150 years. At Iffley, a watermill built during the 12th century, was a focal part of Prout's image. But in photos from today the mill is absent - after it was burned to the ground in the early 1900s. Prout's image provides a historical record of the construct, which produced malt, barley and corn for almost 800 years. But most of the photos show how little things have changed - such as the photos of the Houses of Parliament and Marlow Lock. An image of the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Bridge, taken by Victor Albert Prout, is believed to be one of the oldest photographs . Prout's picture of the Houses of Parliament is thought to be the oldest surviving image of the landmark, which looks similar today . A black and white photograph of Hampton Court features in Prout's groundbreaking photo album of panoramic views of the River Thames . Hampton Court is in full view overlooking the River Thames in an image taken from the exact same spot today as the one several years ago . The images capture how London's landmarks appeared in the nineteenth century, such as at Great Marlow Lock, as he travelled past . Marlow lock and weir lies on the River Thames today after being built in 1773 and captured by Prout almost 100 years later . The collection will be sold by Antiquates Ltd - Fine and Rare Books, at the Oxford book fair, held on April 25 and 26, for £28,500. Last month an image taken by Prout of young men playing cricket at Eton was discovered and at 150 years old, was believed to be the earliest ever photograph of a school cricket match, and the second oldest of any cricket anywhere. The image, which showed men playing in waistcoats, was signed in pencil by Prout and taken just five years after the first ever image illustrating the sport. This was captured by Roger Fenton in 1857, a founding member of the Royal Photographic Society and famous for his photographs of the Crimean War. Prout's photo captures the calmness at Wallingford Bridge - which connected Wallingford with Crowmarsh Gifford in Oxfordshire . Today Wallingford Bridge is still a calm stretch of waterway on the River Thames, with most traffic now crossing Winterbrook Bridge instead . Snapshots in the collection, including this of barges in Oxford, will be sold when it is sold at the Oxford Book Fair for around £30,000 . The busy waterways in Oxford, pictured in 2009, bear a striking resemblance to the bustling river captured by Prout 150 years earlier . The incredibly rare collection of photographs taken from London to Oxford is to be sold and has an estimated value of about £30,000 .

Victor Prout created a makeshift dark room on board a boat he used to travel along stretch of the River Thames . Prout captured images of iconic landmarks in the 1850s, such as the Houses of Parliament and Windsor Castle . Images are oldest surviving documented record along the river and are remarkably similar to those of today . Collection, contained in The Book of the Thames, is to be sold for almost £30,000 at the Oxford Book Fair .

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The Polish father, who may be suffering from amnesia, does not know how he came to lose his memory or be in the UK, and cannot even recall his own name . A Polish father has wandered into the London Embassy with no memory of who he is except that he has a daughter. The mystery man, who may be suffering from amnesia, does not know how he came to lose his memory or be in the UK, and cannot even recall his own name. All that he could remember was that he was from the Poznan area of Poland and has a daughter called Lenka. He may or may not have come from Denmark within the past few days. The man, who was found without identification, taken to hospital after he arrived at the Polish Consulate in central London yesterday afternoon. Currently, the only clue to his identity is a distinctive tattoo of a flower on his right upper arm. He is being cared for at London's St Thomas' Hospital while police appeal for anyone who recognises him to come forward. Scotland Yard said: 'Police are appealing for help to identify a Polish man who has been taken to St Thomas' Hospital suffering memory loss. 'The man attended the Polish Consulate at around 5pm on Thursday, 2 April. 'Due to his lack of memory, he was taken by London Ambulance Service to the hospital as a precaution. 'The man is able to state that he was born in Poland and may have travelled to London from Denmark within the past few days. The mystery man had wandered into the London Embassy with no memory of who he is except that he has a daughter . 'He may be from the Poznan area of Poland and have a daughter called Lenka. 'He is a white man, 5ft 8ins in height of medium build. He has a tattoo of a flower on his right upper arm.' Anyone with information should call Lambeth Missing Person Unit on 101. What is retrograde amnesia? Amnesia is the name given to a disturbance in the ability to recall stored memories. It is usually caused by disease or head injury, but in rare cases can occur apparently spontaneously. The memory loss associated with amnesia can include everything from a person's past or just portions of it. In most cases, it is a temporary condition, lasting from a few seconds to a few hours. But in severe cases, it can last months or even years. There are several different types of amnesia. Retrograde amnesia is an inability to remember any events that occurred before the accident or illness. The leading hypotheses are some form of epileptic event, a problem with blood circulation around, to or from the brain, or some kind of migraine-like phenomenon. Usually, the affected person cannot remember events shortly before their accident or illness at all, but their memories of the distant past are intact, and there is a gradient of memory loss between the two extremes. Retrograde amnesia often lasts for a year, before the patient starts to remember things.

Mystery man wandered into Polish Embassy yesterday with no memory . The only clue to his identity is a distinctive flower tattoo on his right arm . He can't recall his own name, how he lost his memory or came to be in UK . All he could remember that he was from Poland and his daughter Lenka .

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A thug who shook a baby girl so violently she was left permanently disabled and died more than a decade later was today jailed for three years for manslaughter. Kealeigh-Anne Woolley was just seven months old when she was left blind, unable to talk and severely brain damaged after being shaken by Colin Heath in January 2000. She spent most of her life in a wheelchair and could only eat through a tube until her death in 2011. Violently shaken: Kealeigh-Anne Woolley, pictured above before the incident, was just seven months old when she was left blind, unable to talk and severely brain damaged after being shaken by Colin Heath . Tragic: The child, pictured with her mother Amanda Woolley in 2001, spent most of her life in a wheelchair . Police arrested Heath, now 43, last September and yesterday he was jailed for three years and two months at Birmingham Crown Court after he admitted manslaughter. The judge, Mr Justice Sir Charles Haddon-Cave, said: 'It is clear that caring for Kealeigh had a profound effect for those who loved and cared for her, particularly her mother who also suffered. 'Kealeigh's mother describes movingly a lifetime of pain and anguish Kealeigh suffered in her [victim impact] statement. 'Her life was turned upside-down in January 2000. Her happy and healthy baby was suddenly disabled. 'The fact that Kealeigh lived as long as she did is a testament to the care and love by those around her. 'Her cause of death is directly attributable to the injury suffered in the care of Mr Heath in January 2000.' Her whole life ahead of her: Kealeigh-Anne, pictured looking healthy before the incident, was subjected to the violent treatment by her mother's 28-year-old boyfriend at the time, Colin Heath . Worst nightmare: Kealeigh-Anne's mother had been out with her sister when the devastating incident took place. When she returned home later that night she found her daughter unresponsive and floppy . In her victim impact statement, Miss Woolley said: 'Keels would have been 16-years old this year. She should be getting excited for her school prom. She should be here for here for her family. 'You [Heath] took it all away from her. I thank Keels for giving me 11 years, 11 amazing years. I would do anything to have her back here. 'I cannot have her back though as she is gone forever.' Miss Woolley was 20 when she left her daughter with Heath, who she had been in a relationship with for two months, while she went out with her sister Angela on January 16, 2000. When she returned home later that night she found Kealeigh-Anne unresponsive and floppy on the floor of her home in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffs. Prosecutor Rachel Brand QC said: 'In January 2000, he [Heath] caused severe brain injuries to Kealeigh-Anne, who had been born on June 22, 1999, and therefore was aged seven months at the time. 'Her death on February 6, 2011, was a direct but delayed consequence of the injuries she suffered in January 2000. There is no dispute about any medical evidence. 'When Amanda Woolley came home late that evening, it was obvious to her that the baby was not well. 'She seemed to have one eye closed and had red marks on her forehead. 'Her neighbour, a mother herself, suggested she did not need to go to hospital.' When Kealeigh-Anne was still pale and floppy the next morning Miss Woolley rushed her to North Staffordshire Hospital where it was discovered that the child had fallen into a coma. Following the incident, she spent months in hospital but was left in a wheelchair, developed epilepsy, cerebral palsy and needed to wear a body cast because her limbs were completely rigid . Damning evidence: Experts compared pictures of Kealeigh-Anne taken on the night Miss Woolley went out and concluded she suffered the injuries while in the care of Heath . Miss Brand added: 'It was clear to the doctors she was in a bad state. She had very severe brain injuries. 'We heard the brain injuries were indicative of non-accidental shaking to which excessive force was used. 'There were excessive bruises on her arms, abdomen and back. 'Doctors were clear that Kealeigh-Anne could not have appeared normal after that severe brain injury was sustained. 'These injuries were life-threatening.' Experts compared pictures of Kealeigh-Anne taken on the night Miss Woolley went out and concluded she suffered the injuries while in the care of Heath. She spent months in hospital but she was left in a wheelchair, developed epilepsy, cerebral palsy and needed to wear a body cast because her limbs were completely rigid. Heath, then aged 28, was jailed for 18 months on December 4, 2000 after admitting child cruelty and causing grievous bodily harm at Stafford Crown Court. But he was re-arrested and charged with manslaughter after Kealeigh-Anne died on February 6, 2011 - almost exactly 11 years after the brutal shaking. Nursing assistant Miss Woolley, now 35, also mother to six-year-old daughter Ellie-Rose, found Kealeigh-Anne lying dead in bed at 9.40pm. Medical experts ruled her death was a direct result of her serious brain injuries sustained in the 2000 attack. Waste of a life: Kealeigh-Anne died in her sleep on Sunday February 6 2011 at the age of 11 . Stuart Muldoon, defending, said: 'This is a tragic case with tragic consequences. 'It was a short-lived shake of the child causing catastrophic injuries and ultimately death. 'Mr Heath had been living quite an active social life. He was a young man. He was 28 years of age at the time of the offence. 'He spent time, as most young men do, going out, frequenting nightclubs and bars. He has isolated himself since. He has been wracked with guilt. 'Nothing that he says and nothing that he does can take us back to that day in January 2000. 'It was an isolated incident and was not to cause violence or to cause cruelty against a small child. There was no intention to kill or cause serious injury. 'He has placed himself in almost complete isolation. His last relationship of any intimacy was back in 2003. He struggles to deal with the enormity of his actions. 'He is remorseful and he is sorry. He will still feel disgust and guilt and shame of what he did to Kealeigh and what impact that it had on her mother and the rest of her family.' Miss Woolley, who attended court yesterday and burst into tears when the sentence was handed down, refused to comment afterwards.

Kealeigh-Anne Woolley was 7 months old when Colin Heath shook her . Violent incident left her blind, unable to talk and severely brain damaged . Spent most of her life in a wheelchair and could only eat through a tube . Heath was jailed for manslaughter at Birmingham Crown Court today .

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John Carver says he will use a whip if he has to in a bid to motivate his Newcastle players ahead of Sunday’s Tyne-Wear derby at the Stadium of Light. The Magpies have lost the last four matches against their North-East rivals and head coach Carver – who was assistant to Alan Pardew during that wretched run – admits that Sunderland wanted victory more than United on those occasions. ‘In the last four games Sunderland have out-worked us - and that's not a good stat to have,’ he said. John Carver says he will 'whip' his players to make sure they're motivated to beat Sunderland on Sunday . Dick Advocaat will take charge of his second game as boss and will want to keep Sunderland's record going . ‘I'll be making sure that doesn't happen again and I'll be using a whip to make sure we don't get out-worked.’ There is a suggestion that Newcastle will struggle for motivation given the comfort of their mid-table position compared to the Black Cats, who are fighting for Premier League survival. But Carver said: ‘I disagree, we’ve got everything to play for. That’s not just because of our respective league positions, we've lost the last four derbies and drawn the previous one. Moussa Sissoko (left) will captain Newcastle but he's been poor in his previous appearances in the derby . Newcastle players warm up during a training session at St. James' Park as they prepare for Sunderland . ‘We've got an awful lot to prove. I shouldn't have to motivate players to play in a Premier League match. This is a big occasion.' He added: ‘A lot of people out there say that because we've got a lot of foreign players they don't know what the game means, but that's an easy excuse. ‘With the staff we've got here we drum it into them every single day. You have to cope with the heat of the derby, it can make you or break you.’ Massadio Haidara's knee injury will keep him out of action for the rest of the Premier League campaign . Mehdi Abeid (centre) will be included in the squad and could feature at the Stadium of Light on Sunday . Jack Colback (left) will be in for a hostile reception while Siem de Jong is still unavailable through injury . Tim Krul returned from international duty unscathed and will play in goal for the North-East derby . Suspended captain Fabricio Coloccini (left) leads the team in the warm-up at St.James' Park . The Newcastle players will be looking to end the run of four successive defeats against Sunderland . Emmanuel Riviere (left) and Jonas Gutierrez compete for possession during Friday's training session . Newcastle will be skippered by France midfielder Moussa Sissoko, who has disappointed in the derby fixtures of late. And Carver said: ‘It'll be nice for Moussa to impose his presence. There's one or two lads in that dressing room who need a good game in the derby because they've not done in the past. ‘If we get enough payers imposing themselves on the game then we have a good chance of winning it.’ Meanwhile, Carver confirmed that defender Massadio Haidara will miss the rest of the season following knee surgery but Mehdi Abeid is expected to be in the squad. Advocaat with coach Paul Bracewell during a Sunderland training session at the Academy of Light . The Dutchman could join Gus Poyet and Paolo di Canio in beating Newcastle in their first attempts in charge . Will Buckley (left) during a pass and move session as Sunderland prepare for Sunday's North-East derby . Lee Cattermole (left) and Jermain Defoe will want to keep their sides record against Newcastle going . Defoe has possession in a game of keep ball at the Academy of Light in preparation for derby day . Jordi Gomez (left) and Jack Rodwell have been ever presents for Sunderland and could start on Sunday .

John Carver revealed he would use a whip to motivate his players . Newcastle have lost their last four matches against rivals Sunderland . Massadio Haidara has been ruled out for the rest of the campaign . Mehdi Abeid is expected to be in the squad after returning to training . CLICK HERE for all the latest Newcastle United news .

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Porto's defence was not the only thing to be ripped apart at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday night as a jubilant Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola was left with a hole in his trousers. Guardiola managed to tear the left trouser leg of his grey garments during an incredibly exciting night for Bayern, who led their opponents 5-0 at half-time. The Spanish tactician's underwear was on show after the incident, and he joked after the Champions League clash: 'I'll have to buy new ones for the next match.' Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola ripped a hole during the Champions League match in Germany . Guardiola's underwear were on show after the Bayern boss managed to rip a small hole in his trousers . The excitement of a 6-1 win against Porto appeared to get the better of Guardiola's left trouser leg . Away from Guardiola's clothing, Bayern managed to book a place in the Champions League semi-finals thanks to goals by Thiago Alcantara, Jerome Boateng, Thomas Muller, Xabi Alonso and a brace from Robert Lewandowski. Porto went into the match with a two-goal lead following their 3-1 victory in Portugal, however they were swept aside by the Bundesliga giants. Bayern's European rivals will be running scared after their outstanding display as Guardiola's side showed they were a cut above a shell-shocked Porto side. Guardiola's trousers before the rip (left) and after the rip (right) during Bayern Munich's 6-1 victory over Porto . The former Barcelona boss (far right) also decided to ditch his suit blazer during the latter stages of the match . Bayern Munich celebrate at the final whistle after booking a place in the semi-finals of the Champions League .

Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola ripped a hole in his trouser leg . His underwear were on show during the European match in Germany . The German giants booked place in the semi-finals thanks to 6-1 rout .

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(CNN)The jailing of four Blackwater security guards, eight years after they killed 17 Iraqi civilians in a shooting in Baghdad, is a positive step for justice -- but is also not enough. The kind of horror represented by the Blackwater case and others like it -- from Abu Ghraib to the massacre at Haditha to CIA waterboarding -- may be largely absent from public memory in the West these days, but it is being used by the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) to support its sectarian narrative. In its propaganda, ISIS has been using Abu Ghraib and other cases of Western abuse to legitimize its current actions in Iraq as the latest episodes in over a decade of constant "Sunni resistance" to "American aggression" and to "Shiite betrayal"—as phrased in an ISIS publication from late 2014 titled "The Revived Caliphate," which chronicles the rise of ISIS since 2003. As the Iraqi government today struggles to regain the support of Sunnis in its fight against ISIS -- or even renew intra-Sunni trust -- this invocation of American transgressions by ISIS should be a sobering reminder of the importance of good governance in the pursuit of a solution to the unrest in Iraq. The lack of accountability in the aftermath of the American intervention in Iraq not only paved the way for abuses like Abu Ghraib and Blackwater, it also fuelled sectarian tension in the country -- and today ISIS is reaping the benefits. 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 by the Iraqi government. This enabled the Shiite-dominated government of former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki to discriminate against the Sunni community. The United States was also sloppy in relying on private security firms like Blackwater without implementing rigorous measures to regulate their behavior. It also turned a blind eye to the way its own troops were treating Iraqis. All those factors contributed to a rising sense of injustice that is now being conveniently packaged by ISIS to push its own version of Iraqi history. In "The Revived Caliphate," Abu Ghraib is invoked three times as the place where Iraqi Sunnis who resisted the U.S. ended up as a result of their betrayal by Shiites who collaborated with the Americans. The publication first recounts attacks on Abu Ghraib at the height of the American intervention by al Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) -- ISIS' predecessor -- to free imprisoned "Sunnis" who had been detained by the Americans. It then presents the Sahwa (Awakening) of 2007 -- when Sunni tribes collaborated with the U.S. to fight AQI -- as a case of intra-Sunni resentment that led the tribes to hand over AQI members "to the Americans, where they were put through severe torture in the likes of the prisons of Abu Ghraib," according to the publication. It then links those two stories to the storming of the prison by ISIS in 2013 to free those who had been tortured by "the Americans and Shi'a" (as the publication puts it) over ten years. In bridging a decade of history and in placing the Shiites squarely in the category of "enemy," ISIS is sending a strong message that its current fight in Iraq is about reversing longstanding injustices against Sunnis and restoring a sense of Sunni belonging under the umbrella of the "caliphate." The civilians killed by the Blackwater guards, like the Abu Ghraib prisoners, were both Sunni and Shiite. But the repackaging of history by ISIS -- in which the Saddam Hussein regime is reinvented as a "Sunni" regime that tried to stand up to the United States and its Shiite allies -- glosses over those nuances. The reproduced images of Abu Ghraib prisoners in the aforementioned ISIS publication, juxtaposed with images of civilian deaths as a result of U.S. airstrikes against ISIS targets, are presented as "proof" of the group's narrative. And they are reinforced with text that frames America today as "the air force of the Shi'a." It is becoming clear that ISIS cannot be defeated in Iraq without buy-in from the country's Sunnis. Without Sunni help, ISIS will continue to frame the conflict as one where Sunnis are once again being attacked by the U.S. and the Shiites -- particularly as Shiite militias have become a key part of the fight against the terror group in places like Tikrit. To balance out this Shiite involvement, the U.S. and Iraqi governments are counting on the establishment of a cross-sectarian Iraqi national guard, and hoping to resurrect the "awakening" to re-engage and unify the Sunnis under a nationalist umbrella. But those plans will not succeed unless serious steps are taken to ensure that good governance measures are in place to hold both Iraqis and all those affiliated with the anti-ISIS coalition to account. This should not just apply in the context of the current conflict -- so that scenarios like Abu Ghraib and Blackwater are not repeated -- but also when the dust settles. Good governance is the most effective antidote to sectarianism.

ISIS is using past Western transgressions in Iraq to justify its brutality . Lack of accountability following 2003 invasion paved way for abuse -- and for sectarian tensions .

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Haris Vuckic stands as the one bonus from a now infamous deal. While the other members of the Newcastle Five have managed a paltry 44 minutes of football between them, the Slovenian has positively thrived at Rangers. So much so, in fact, that he admits any possibility of staying at Ibrox beyond the end of this season would be an immensely attractive option. Whether or not that can happen will depend on a number of factors. Vuckic has denied a report on Tyneside stating he had already declared his intention to quit St James Park, where he has one year left on his contract. Summer discussions with his parent club will have to take place. Haris Vuckic has thrived at Rangers under new manager Stuart McCall . By then, he will also know whether Rangers have fulfilled their aim of promotion via the play-offs. Certainly, he has done much so far to try to make Premier League football a reality at Ibrox once again. Vuckic has scored six times since signing for Rangers, including three in his last two appearances as the revival under Stuart McCall has gathered momentum. The 22-year-old is clearly relishing the exposure he has been granted. Having begun to stagnate on the fringes of the Newcastle squad, he feels revived by life in Glasgow. ‘I’m really enjoying playing my football and I’m training hard,’ said Vuckic. ‘At Newcastle, I didn’t have that chance. ‘But it’s nonsense that I have said I am going to quit Newcastle. I never said that. I still respect Newcastle because I have a year left there. And I also respect Rangers because I have a loan deal here. ‘We will see what is going to happen in the transfer window and what Newcastle have to say. I will get options and I have to take the option that is best for me.’ And if Rangers were to make an offer for his services come the end of the season? Vuckic has won over Rangers fans with six goals from 10 games, including this strike against Hearts . ‘That would be a good option because I’m really enjoying my football here,’ replied Vuckic. ‘I’m scoring goals, playing well and the fans like me. It would be a great option for me. ‘This is the happiest I have been for a while with my football because I am playing every week. As a player, that is all you want. To show people that you are good.’ Clearly, there is little appeal in returning to Tyneside simply to spend another 12 months stuck in the reserves or filling space on the bench. ‘That wouldn’t be the best option for me,’ he admitted. ‘Playing first-team football is very different from the Under-21s, where you basically play with the kids. You want to play at a bigger, stronger level. ‘In football you have to take a step back to go forward. I feel from Newcastle to Rangers on loan I took that step back but now I want to go forward. ‘If I go back to play Under-21 games with Newcastle I would go even more back. I just have to see what happens in the summer but I want to play first-team football. ‘When I was 18 or 19 years old I was getting a chance in the first team at Newcastle but I broke my hand on my debut against Fulham. ‘I had a couple of set-backs and after spending a couple of months out you have to fight again for your place. I feel I could have done more in Newcastle if I hadn’t had the injuries.’ The 22-year-old celebrates scoring a goal for Newcastle, but could find himself leaving St James' Park . Vuckic was deemed sufficiently surplus to requirements to be shipped out in a mass deal arranged when the previous board were still in place. Current interim chairman Paul Murray cited the signing of the quintet without undergoing medicals as an example of the ‘recklessness’ that preceded regime change. Gael Bigirimana will not play this season because of an unspecified ‘medical condition’ he admits was there before he joined Rangers. McCall is also sceptical about Shane Ferguson’s ability to feature, although he will finally arrive at Murray Park next week as recovers from a long-term knee injury. Kevin Mbabu has been training but has yet to make a first-team debut, while Remie Streete didn’t quite make it to half-time against Raith Rovers in February before succumbing to a hamstring injury. It was recently revealed that Rangers will have to pay Newcastle £500,000 for the privilege of the loans if they gain promotion. ‘They are all fighting for their place,’ said Vuckic of his colleagues. ‘Kevin is training, Remi is injured and we all know the problem Biggi has got. ‘I spoke to Fergie and he is coming soon, but he will have to prove himself. The plan is for him to feature before the end of the season. ‘I didn’t feel any pressure personally when I came here. I just wanted to do my maximum for the club and to gain experience. ‘Since the manager came in, I have really enjoyed it. He knows what he is talking about. We all follow his gameplan and we are winning. He came here with a target to put us in the Scottish Premiership. ‘When I first came the changing room was a little bit down because of what was going on here. ‘Now when you start winning games the players are more motivated, enthusiastic and everybody fighting. The quality of the training goes up straight away and you can develop even more.’

Haris Vuckic has spent second half of season on loan at Rangers . Slovenia star has been a success at Ibrox with six goals in 10 games . Newcastle may decide to sell him with one year left on his contract .

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Under pressure: Tony Cocker, the chief executive of E.ON, which has been forced to pay £7.75million to Citizens Advice after the regulator found the energy giant had overcharged customers after price rises . Power giant E.on has been ordered to pay a £7.75million penalty after it ripped off customers who were switching to rivals. The money will go to Citizens Advice to fund the organisation’s work helping those trying to cut their energy bills. E.on effectively overcharged thousands who decided to move to other suppliers after it announced price rises in January 2013 and again in early 2014. Industry rules state that energy companies must give customers 30 days’ notice of any price rise. Once a customer states they intend to move, the firm is not allowed to impose an exit fee or apply the new higher tariff even if the move takes place after the date of the increase. However, industry regulator Ofgem found that E.on broke the rules by hitting tens of thousands of departing customers with a higher tariff in the days before their account was switched. The firm admitted the mistake as far as customers who paid by direct debit or cheque were concerned. However, it failed to notify Ofgem that it also affected people with meters until late in the investigation. It has refunded £8 to £12 to 40,000 customers who paid by cash or cheque and is now trying to find another 7,000 meter customers to pay them an average of £3.42. While the sums involved are relatively low, Ofgem imposed a high penalty because E.on did the same thing in January 2012. At that time, it was ordered to refund £1.4million to customers and pay £300,000 in lieu of a penalty to Age UK. The firm claimed it had implemented new procedures to stop it happening again, but was guilty of the same mistake in both 2013 and 2014. 'Absolutely unacceptable': Regulator Ofgem said the penalty reflected E.ON's 'repeated failings' on billing rules after the company incorrectly imposed exit fees and overcharged customers . Ofgem’s enforcement chief, Sarah Harrison, said: ‘Our rules give customers a chance to avoid exit fees and higher costs when suppliers put up prices. These are important customer protections and it is vital suppliers play by the rules. The energy regulator has imposed fines on energy companies totalling £168 million since 2010. Britain's Big Six energy suppliers are responsible for £99million of the payments, with British Gas the worst offender among them with their figure totalling £34.6million. E.ON has been fined £24.8million in total. The payments are as follows: . November 2012: E.ON agrees to pay out £1.7million to customers and charities after customers were incorrectly charged exit fees or overcharged following price rises. July 2013: The company agrees a £3million package of fines and money for customers after it misreported the number of energy-saving light bulbs it had distributed under an energy efficiency scheme. May 2014: E.ON agrees to pay £12million to vulnerable customers for mis-selling. April 2015: The company agrees to pay £7.75million to Citizens Advice to help vulnerable customers in addition to £400,000 already paid to those affected, after it was found to have overcharged in the wake of price rises. ‘It is important that E.on has repaid potentially affected customers and co-operated with the investigation. However it’s absolutely unacceptable that it failed to provide these vital customer protections yet again and this persistent failure is the reason for the high penalty.’ Citizens Advice chief executive Gillian Guy said the ruling should send a warning to other firms. ‘Consumer rights cannot be ignored,’ she said. ‘Customers shouldn’t be trapped in higher bills. With prices up a third since 2010 people must have the freedom to shop around for a better deal. ‘Consumers must be confident that the regulator will take strong action when companies fail so this judgment is welcome news. ‘It is positive that the Ofgem penalty will go towards helping people who are struggling to heat and light their homes.’ E.on apologised and has agreed to fund an independent external audit into what went wrong. A spokesman said: ‘We have been open and transparent about this failure to Ofgem and have agreed to make a payment to Citizens Advice which will be used to support its Energy Best Deal Extra engagement programme, which provides face to face energy advice. ‘E.on is committed to ensuring that no one will lose out financially and is pleased that the payment is going to a worthwhile cause that will provide support to those in need.’

Firm to pay Citizens Advice £7.75m after incorrectly imposing exit fees . Refunds for 40,000 customers affected in January 2013 and January 2014 . Ofgem brands E.ON 'absolutely unacceptable' for failing to protect clients .

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West Ham are confident that the deal to move into the Olympic Stadium does not contravene domestic or European legislation and 'categorically' stated that it does not constitute state aid. The Premier League club are set to move into the London 2012 showpiece venue for the start of 2016-17 season, but the journey there has been a tortuous one, fraught with controversy. Fresh questions were raised about the award of the 99-year lease to West Ham on Tuesday, when it was suggested the deal may contravene European state aid law. David Sullivan, Boris Johnson, Karren Brady, Sir Robin Wales and David Gold at the Olympic Stadium . West Ham trio Diafra Sakho, Winston Reid and Mark noble smile for the camera at the Olympic Stadium . The report suggests the failure of London Mayor Boris Johnson and the London Legacy Development Corporation to obtain prior approval from the European Commission before signing the deal opens up the possibility of challenges from anyone who feels disadvantaged. That could leave West Ham facing a large compensation bill, but the club defended their position in a lengthy statement about the Olympic Stadium deal. A West Ham spokesman said: 'West Ham United is confident that its agreement with the LLDC complies with all relevant UK and European legislation and categorically does not constitute state aid. 'Indeed, the European Commission looked into a complaint in relation to our move to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in 2013 but 'decided not to further pursue' the matter. 'The club was selected as anchor concessionaire following a fair, transparent and robust process that was open to any group or organisation in the country. 'Out of the four proposals submitted, West Ham's was selected as it delivered a sustainable and viable future for the Stadium and, crucially, provided the best return for the taxpayer. An artist's impression of what the Olympic Stadium would look like during a West Ham match . Club are confident that the deal to move into stadium does not contravene domestic or European legislation . 'The agreement with the LLDC will see West Ham make a substantial capital contribution towards the conversion works of a Stadium that it may only rent for up to 25 matchdays a year, pay a multimillion pound annual usage fee, as well as offering a share of food and catering sales from its supporters. 'The worldwide draw of hosting the most popular and watched football league in the world in such an iconic venue will add value to any sponsorship and commercial agreements related to the Stadium, which the public purse stands to further benefit from. Premier League club are set to move into the London 2012 showpiece venue for the start of 2016-17 season . Fresh questions were raised about the award of the 99-year lease to West Ham on Tuesday . 'It is clear that the linking of the naming rights to West Ham United generates real cash value for the LLDC. 'Without West Ham United, the Stadium would continue to cost the taxpayer millions of pounds a year. 'With us, the public purse will see a return on the hundreds of millions of pounds that were committed to build the Stadium, long before West Ham's association had begun.' New reports could mean Premier League side West Ham face a large compensation bill for their troubles .

Fresh questions have been raised over West Ham's Olympic Stadium move . It is suggested the upcoming move may contravene European state aid law . Club confident deal doesn't contravene domestic or European legislation . West Ham chiefs 'categorically' state that it does not constitute state aid .

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Manchester City supporters sing a song with the line: 'We're not really here.' It sums up the approach of many of their fanbase – they haven't fully bought into the idea that City could be one of the giants of Europe. Celebrity fan Ricky Hatton wants 'the old City back', while rock-God City lover Noel Gallagher says there is 'apathy' towards the Champions League among the fans. Manuel Pellegrini could be worried about his position at Manchester City after losing against their fierce rivals . (Left to right) Segio Aguero, Yaya Toure and James Milner look dejected as they await kick-off after a goal . Boxer Ricky Hatton, pictured at the Etihad for a press conference in 2008, says he wants 'the old City back' Noel Gallagher says there is 'apathy' towards the Champions League among the City supporters . 5 - Games lost by City in 2015, one more than the whole of 2014. 13 - City's position in the Premier League form table after losing four and winning two of their last six. 4 - The first time since losing 4-3 to United in 2009 that City have conceded four in the league. 9 - City have nine points fewer than they did at this stage last season. 70.8 - City's pass completion rate percentage at Old Trafford was their worst of the season. One of the weirdest things I've been hearing lately is people saying Manuel Pellegrini was the right man at the right time for Manchester City. Their logic is that his calm was needed after the Roberto Mancini reign ended with a fractured dressing room, and an FA Cup final defeat at the hands of Wigan Athletic. Pellegrini is calm but it was the worst kind of short-term thinking which has led to City now clinging on to fourth place. The dressing room calmed down temporarily, but he doesn't have the character or gravitas to galvanise a group of players when the going gets tough. He's punching above his weight at Manchester City. City need to stop pussy-footing around and drag the fans into the modern game. They need to fill up the half-empty glasses of the supporters at the Etihad. Pellegrini's appointment would have suited those fans who resist the charge towards potential greatness. He is not a great manager. Look at his record before he arrived in England. He's done well but there is no evidence of greatness, and no suggestion of greatness to come. Frank Lampard applauds the travelling fans at Old Trafford as he leaves the pitch with goalkeeper Joe Hart . Louis van Gaal shakes hands with his opposite number Pellegrini after the final whistle at Old Trafford . Jose Mourinho? Ronald Koeman? Sean Dyche? Not even close... Louis van Gaal should be crowned manager of the year . Forget Eden Hazard and Michael Carrick... the best player in the Premier League this weekend was Leicester's Jamie Vardy . And so it has proved. The signings Manchester City have made have also smacked of small-time thinking. They don't go for the great players anymore, they're not in that market. Jesus Navas is the perfect example: he is quick and that's it. He missed a great chance at the start of the Manchester derby because his end product is so poor. He cost a relatively cheap £15million, but at 29 years old (he was signed in 2013), you wonder what the logic was behind this purchase. He's not good enough to be a regular in the starting line-up at a club with ambitions of dominating the Champions League and Barclays Premier League. Why weren't City in the market for Cesc Fabregas? Or Diego Costa? How come they didn't sign Angel di Maria? Financial Fair Play is often used as the excuse – it's holding City back apparently. Look at United, look at Chelsea – be cleverer with the spreadsheets and FFP isn't a problem. Aguero and Jesus Navas prepare for a free-kick at Old Trafford as the latter struggles to inspire the side . Navas is not good enough to be a regular in the starting XI at a club with ambitions of dominating Europe . City opted against going in the market for players such as Cesc Fabregas (left) and Angel di Maria . City's failure to make any kind of serious progress in Europe reflects badly on English football, but the fault is with the club. They need to think bigger and drag themselves towards greatness. Make big signings, they will improve the team, and if they arrive, they will motivate the big players already at City. Yaya Toure strikes me as the kind of player who will raise his game significantly if he had Sami Khedira alongside him, rather than Fernando. The big message out of City this season has been how brilliant and shiny their new academy set-up is. And it is truly spectacular – a world-class facility. But they don't have the team to match it and they absolutely don't have the manager. If they choose to lose Pellegrini, then they need to think big next time and go for a manager showing true potential to be great – like Diego Simeone or Jurgen Klopp. Pellegrini has been accused of punching above his weight at Premier League champions City . Diego Simeone (left) or Jurgen Klopp could be potential replacements for the City manager . Carlo Ancelotti is another that fits the bill if he was to leave current club Real Madrid at the end of the season . Two managers at less fashionable clubs, trying to fight with the big boys in their domestic league and in Europe. Or go for greatness itself – Carlo Ancelotti fits the bill, and so does the man we all expected the hierarchy at City to deliver – Pep Guardiola. When Sheik Mansour arrived at Manchester City he declared that he wanted the club to be winning in Europe. They're still not doing that, and it's about time City went to the next level, for their own good, and for the good of English football. It's like they poked their head out of United's shadow for a few seconds and got burned by the sunshine. Think big City, or forever stay small.

Manchester United 4-2 Manchester City: Click here to read the match report . Manuel Pellegrini has orchestrated a limp Premier League title defence . City didn't go for Diego Costa, Cesc Fabregas or Angel di Maria . The are stuck with the likes of Jesus Navas at the Etihad Stadium . The defending champions must bring in big names to grow as a club . ADRIAN DURHAM: Louis van Gaal should win manager of the year .

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Gordon Brown has warned that the Scottish nationalists want an SNP vote in the General Election to force a second referendum on independence. The former prime minister said that SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon's answers on the issue are 'all evasion'. But that her party want 'chaos and constitutional crisis' at Westminster to force another independence referendum. Scroll down for video . Gordon Brown, pictured campaigning this week, has warned that the SNP want to use the chaos after the election to force another referendum on Scottish independence and urged 'patriotic Scots' to vote Labour . And he warned that those casting their vote on May 7 will be deciding the future of Scotland for the next few years. Mr Brown was speaking during a joint event with local Labour candidate and shadow foreign secretary Douglas Alexander at Elderslie Village Hall in Renfrewshire. He said: 'There is an SNP candidate in this constituency. She says vote SNP, get SNP MPs at Westminster and we will twist their arms and get another referendum. 'Remember what the SNP used to say - the referendum was once in a generation, then it changed a little to once in a lifetime, then it was once every 15 years and now when you ask Ms Sturgeon about this her answers are all evasion. She cannot give a straight answer to the question. 'But does not the SNP candidate in this constituency tell the truth, that what they want is an SNP vote not to deliver social justice but to deliver the chaos and constitutional crisis at Westminster to as she said force a second referendum. 'And I say I don't want the divisiveness, I don't want the bitterness, I don't want the acrimony, I don't want the divisions between families and communities in the next few months that we had in the past few months.' The former prime minister said that SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon's answers on the issue are 'all evasion' Mr Brown urged people to vote Labour to end the bedroom tax, food bank poverty, zero-hours contracts and the neglect of the NHS. He added: 'When you vote on May 7 remember that you are not just voting to end Tory austerity and the possibility of five more years of the bedroom tax and everything else, you're also voting on whether you are going to allow the SNP to use your vote to try to force a second referendum on this country within a few months or after the 2016 Scottish Parliament elections.' He also said that Labour will hold an economic summit immediately after the General Election to boost jobs, expand city deals, encourage investment and provide jobs and training for young people. Mr Brown also urged people to be 'proud patriotic Scots' and back Labour's plan for full employment in Scotland. He said: 'Patriotism means, yes, supporting a strong Scottish parliament, but it doesn't mean rejecting the co-operation across the whole country that can deliver us full employment and more jobs. 'It doesn't mean rejecting the money that comes from the bankers' bonus tax that will allow Scottish young people to have jobs in the future. 'It doesn't mean rejecting the co-operation on research and innovation that will replace the Linwoods of the past and the lost jobs of the present with the new high-quality jobs of the future. 'And, yes, patriotism means a strong Scottish parliament but it doesn't need or require us to reject the partnership that allows us to fund the pensions of this country, sharing the resources of 60 million people across the whole country, far better than pooling the resources of only five million people, to secure the best pensions imaginable.' SNP Leader Nicola Sturgeon joins female activists in Glasgow's Buchanan Street to launch the party's womens pledge today . Scotland's Deputy First Minister John Swinney said: 'While Gordon Brown appears to be re-fighting last year's referendum, the SNP are out talking to voters about next month's General Election and the huge opportunity to make Scotland stronger at Westminster. The contrast could not be clearer. 'Unfortunately for Labour Brown's speech this morning simply reminds people once again of how Labour stood shoulder to shoulder with the Tories for two and a half years to talk Scotland down. 'The question Labour's current leadership have repeatedly failed to answer is if there are more anti-Tory MPs - between the SNP and Labour - than there are Tory MPs, will they work with us to lock the Tories out and to deliver better policies for people not just in Scotland but across the rest of the UK. 'A strong team of SNP MPs can give Labour the backbone to oppose further cuts and pursue a progressive alternative to austerity.' From left, Anas Sarwar MP, former prime minister Gordon Brown and former leader of the Scottish Labour party Johann Lamont attend the Scottish Labour campaign launch to keep Scotland part of the UK in 2013 .

Former prime minister says Nicola Sturgeon's answers are 'all evasion' But that her party want 'constitutional crisis' to force another referendum . Warned voters on May 7 will decide Scotland's future for next few years . Mr Brown urged people to vote Labour to end bedroom tax, food bank poverty, zero-hours contracts and the neglect of the NHS .

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Alan Stubbs says he feared there would have been crowd trouble if he'd agreed to have his Hibs team form a guard of honour for Hearts in the Edinburgh derby. Hearts head coach 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. But Stubbs, who admitted that the police hadn't been consulted, insisted that the threat of unrest – not a lack of respect – was responsible for the decision. Hibs boss Alan Stubbs feared unrest among fans if his side formed a guard of honour for city rivals Hearts . 'It's been turned into a lack of respect,' said the Hibs boss. 'Well, I rang Robbie the day after they won the league and congratulated them and said they had been the best team over the season and that it had been fully deserved. 'My players have come out in the press and said Hearts have been the best team. I think that's respect. 'The reason why we decided against it is because there are two sets of rivals fans, it's a derby, there's going to be a lot of animosity. You are going to have one set of fans that will be jovial because they've won the league, you'll have one that are not going to be happy about that. 'The most important thing is the safety of the fans and that's the main reason we've done it. We don't want to start the game on a bad foot, that's the reason we've done it. Not a lack of respect. It's a respect for fans. It's a decision we spoke about and we feel as if it's the right decision for both sets of fans. 'We can't let this get out of control for the reasons we've done it. We've seen silly things happen over the years and we don't want to get into that state because of a guard of honour. 'If I won the league and we were at Tynecastle, I wouldn't expect a guard of honour there. We don't turn around and say because one team has done it every other team has to. I wouldn't expect it. 'Because you know it only takes on person. Before you know it, you've got a situation on your hands that could have been prevented. We want the derby to be spoken about for the right reasons, not the wrong reasons – and it only takes one idiot.' Agreeing that it would be unthinkable for either Old Firm team to offer their oldest rivals a guard of honour in a similar situation, Stubbs said: 'So why's it any different here? 'It's a derby and it means a lot to both sets of fans.' Hearts head coach Robbie Neilson feels that it is disrespectful not to acknowledge his team's achievements . Hearts fans favourite Ozturk inferred that the decision not to have a guard of honour showed a lack of respect by Hibs, while boss Neilson claimed it could backfire on them on the pitch. 'It is up to them if they want to do it,' said Ozturk. 'But other teams have shown respect to us - and if Hibs don't want to do it, that says a lot about them. 'Teams like Rangers showed us a little bit of respect for a fantastic season and it's a good feeling because you have worked really hard all season to win the league like this. 'That kind of respect you get is really nice but they [Hibs] are not going to do it, so that is it. Is that going to motivate me? Yes. I have a lot of respect for the other teams. This gives us extra motivation to show them why we' re champions. If you're asking me, I would have no problem with doing that for Hibs.' Neilson added: 'That's Hibs' prerogative. I think it will actually take some of the focus off our players, instead of coming out to a guard of honour and not concentrating on the game. 'It can also give the opposition team a bit of spirit and a bit of fight to say: 'We've given you a guard of honour, now we are going to turn you over!' That can happen. 'I've been in that situation where you are standing there clapping, and your first thought is to go out there and show them. Hopefully it will work in our favour that they don't do it on Sunday.' Hearts fans favourite Alim Ozturk (right) shares his boss' view that Hibernian should pay tribute to them .

Hibernian will not form a guard of honour for Scottish Championship winners Hearts during the Edinburgh derby . Boss Alan Stubbs believes it would cause unrest among the fans . Hearts head coach and defender Aim Ozturk feel that Stubbs' decision shows a lack of respect .

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