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It has been 40 years since the historic evacuation of the of Saigon as the North Vietnamese army descended upon the city, and among the many stories of heroism and bravery is that of a father who piloted a military helicopter to fly his family to safety. Ba Van Nguyen was able to fly a CH-47 Chinook, the largest helicopter in the South Vietnamese army, with his three young children and wife out of the city and into the South China Sea where they were all ultimately saved by the USS Kirk. This after Nguyen somehow managed to pilot the helicopter while getting out of his flight suit and jumping into the ocean just seconds before it crashed - all on his own. Scroll down for videos . Histo4ric: Ba Van Nguyen piloted a military helicopter (above) on his own to save his family during the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975 . Saved: He flew towards the USS Kirk which was too small to allow the helicopter to land, and so he hoovered over as his family (daughter circled in red) safely jumped out . Helping hand: Sailors on the ship caught the family (above) as they jumped out . In an interview with CNN, some members of the family are revealing what happened on that historic day, and their lives in the years after. They were also part of the PBS special, The Last Days of Vietnam. On April 29, 1975, Nguyen moved his family to his mother-in-law's house, telling them he would be back the next day in the Chinook, and that they would hear him coming when he was close. 'If you hear a Chinook coming, get ready,' Nguyen told his wife. When he arrived later that morning, his family and a few friends got on - as gunfire from the communist forces grew louder and louder as they came closer to the city - and flew out towards the water. Shortly after however, they realized they were running low on fuel, and that is when Nguyen reached out to the Kirk asking for permission to land. 'I must land or crash into the sea,' Nguyen said. 'Please help us.' Bravery: Nguyen then flew back out to sea (above) and jumped from the helicopter . Safe: He managed to avoid the large amounts of shrapnel (above) when the plan crashed . Heading back: A motorboat soon grabbed him from the sea (above) as he wore just a shirt and his boxers . The Kirk however was not large enough to withstand the force of such a large helicopter, which would likely sink the ship and cause the death of everyone onboard. And so it was decided that Nguyen would at least try and save his family. He hoovered over the ship as every passenger jumped onto the deck and were caught by sailors, including his wife and three young children. That is when he went back out to sea and managed to do the impossible and somehow pilot alone, get out of his suit and jump into the water seconds before the helicopter crashed and sent shrapnel flying everywhere. Seconds later, he appeared in the water, wearing nothing but his boxer shorts and a shirt. Hos one possession, some gold he had in his pocket, had fell out and sunk in the South China Sea. 'We couldn't figure out how he did it; he was a Houdini,' said Hugh Doyle, the chief engineering officer. A motorboat was sent out to retrieve him, and moments later he was reunited with his family. The Nguyen family would be part of the 30,000 South Vietnamese refugees ultimately rescued by the Kirk. 'It was a happy ending to a shi**y war,' said Kent Chipman, one of the sailors on the Kirk. Unbelievable: Nguyen somehow managed to operate the plane and it's intricate system (above) alone after everyone jumped . Over: 'It was a happy ending to a shi**y war,' said Kent Chipman, one of the sailors on the Kirk of Nguyen's (above) feat . That was just the beginning for Nguyen though, who now had to start over in America and try to support his family. He did not know the language and he had no money, but he was able to eventually land a job as a technician at Boeing in Seattle. According to his children he was strict, but also self-sufficient and proud, getting the family off government assistance after just a few months and encouraging hard work above all else. 'Your mother and I came to the United States with nothing but my drawers,' he would tell his children. 'Look at where we are today. We are not wealthy. But we are not poor.' He was reunited with the crew from the USS Kirk in 2009, finally revealing his identity after keeping it secret for years, and awarded an air medal for bravery. 'He was staring at me and I was staring at him. He knew and I just knew,' said Chipman of the emotional reunion, this despite the fact that Nguyen was already in the throes of Alzheimer's. It was then that his children were able to see just what their father had accomplished as footage of the day was shared by some of the men who had filmed the incident. Then, three years later, following a remarkable life, Nguyen passed away. He was 73-years-old.

Ba Van Nguyen piloted a military helicopter on his own to save his family during the fall of Saigon on April 29, 1975 . Nguyen flew the helicopter to the South China Sea, but had to evacuate everyone when fuel ran low . He flew towards the USS Kirk which was too small to allow the helicopter to land, and so he hoovered over as his family safely jumped out . He then flew back out to sea and jumped from the helicopter seconds before it crashed into the sea . He survived the crash and was reunited with his family onboard . He kept his identity a secret until a 2009 ceremony commemorating the event .

Karen Bell, 42, from Hull, has been jailed for 12 months after blackmailing a man for £55 and threatening to post videos of their sex trysts online . A mother who blackmailed a lover she met on dating website Plenty of Fish by threatening to post footage online of their sex sessions if she did not receive £55, has been jailed for 12 months. Karen Bell, 42, from Hull, East Yorkshire, met the man on the dating website and the pair exchanged flirty texts - before meeting up to act out their fantasy in which she spanked him with a pair of trainers. However, Hull Crown Court heard that after their meeting she contacted the man – who cannot be named for legal reasons – and threatened to post the footage on Facebook unless he paid her £25. She later increased the demands, claiming her son had secretly filmed their tryst and the footage was ready to publish, until she received £55. Bell has now been jailed for 12 months after pleading guilty to blackmail. The court heard that the pair began chatting after meeting on free dating site Plenty of Fish and arranged to meet. The man, who was referred to in court as 'Mr A', began lending Bell money as she claimed she was short of cash. Stephen Welch, prosecuting, said: 'Some time in December last year, the complainant and the defendant engaged in sexual activity at the defendant's home address. 'The nature of it was that the complainant removed his trousers and pants and lay on his stomach while the defendant remained fully clothed. 'She spanked the victim on the bottom with a hand, then with a training shoe. 'This was some sort of sexual fantasy the two discussed before the act took place. 'A while later the defendant contacted the complainant and told him her son had installed a hidden camera and their role play had been recorded.' The couple met on free dating website Plenty Of Fish (pictured) and met up after starting up a conversation . Bell, a mother, was jailed for 12 months at Hull Crown Court (pictured) after pleading guilty to blackmail . Bell sent Mr A more messages informing him the recording had been put on a DVD and that she was 'sitting watching it with her son', the court heard. She told him that if he did not want his friends and family to see the film he should pay her and initially demanded £25. The court heard he was worried and Bell told him if he stopped paying her she would publish the DVD on local websites and on Facebook. Bell (pictured) pleaded guilty to blackmail last week . Mr Welch added: 'He was frightened. He believed the defendant would carry out those threats and didn't want his family or friends to see the footage.' Although he had willingly given her some money, he eventually reported Bell to the police and the total amount she gained by the blackmail was £55, the court was told. When Bell was arrested, she told police in an interview that she 'didn't find the victim sexually attractive but they got on well as friends.' Stephen Robinson, mitigating before Judge Paul Watson QC, said: 'The defendant moved to Hull from the Grimsby area in order to better herself and start a new life - getting into this sort of serious trouble was the last thing she expected to happen. 'She was lonely and met the complainant through a dating website and began communicating with him. 'Your honour, unfortunately it culminated in this particular offence.' Jailing Bell for 12 months, Judge Watson told her: 'The money you were demanding was not the highest amount - just £55 - but for him that was significant. 'Blackmail is so serious that only a custodial sentence can be justified.'

Karen Bell met victim - who cannot be named - on dating site Plenty of Fish . Pair met up and acted out fantasy in which she spanked him with trainers . 42-year-old then claimed son had filmed entire session and demanded £25 . Threatened to post video online unless victim paid cash which rose to £55 .

A model who appeared in the video for Ricky Martin's hit song La Vida Loco has told followers she did not try to take her own life and was instead treated in hospital after she collapsed due to 'low blood pressure'. Nina Moric, 38, posted several photographs of heavy bruising on her arms on her Instagram account which has more than 40,000 users. Italian media reported that Ms Moric tried to take her own life and was found by her mother in the luxury apartment she shares with her boyfriend in Milan. Nina Moric, pictured, took to Instagram to deny claims that she tried to take her own life over the weekend . Ms Moric, pictured, posted photographs on her Instagram account showing her injuries . Ms Moric told her fans that she was recovering at home after being treated in hospital on Saturday night . Italian media reported Ms Moric's boyfriend Luigi Mario Favoloso suggest: 'Yes ,it is true. Nina has tried to commit suicide. She is a victim of some people that want to do bad by her.' However, Ms Moric told her fans that she was well and had no intention to end her own life. She wrote: 'What has been written is reported by newspapers and websites is not entirely correct. She said her boyfriend was in Naples at the time of the accident. She explained: 'Saturday night I was taken to the hospital due to a domestic accident. I fell banging my head and I hurt everywhere because of low blood pressure.' Ms Moric told her fans that she was 'shocked' by the suicide claims. She added: 'Luckily I'm fine now nothing serious I need only a bit of rest. But now I made a fine breakfast. Italian media claimed Ms Moric had tried to take her own life in 2009 after taking an overdose. The Croatian-born model, pictured, claimed she collapsed at home due to 'low blood pressure' Italian media claimed Ms Moric, pictured, was found in her apartment by her mother on Saturday night . Ms Moric, pictured, reassured her many fans she only needed some time to recover from her fall . She was once married to famous paparazzi snapper Fabrizio Corona, 41, who ended up in jail and the pair have a son together, Carlos Maria, who was born in 2002. Corona, the 'king' of Italy's paparazzi, was jailed for blackmailing celebs with compromising photographs. Corona's scoops helped fuel the celebrity TV culture driven by former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi's channels and publications. He claimed he never blackmailed celebrities he snapped, merely offering them first option to buy the photos at the rate he would have sold them to publications. But police tapping his phone during an investigation heard him tell his then wife Nina: 'Yes, it's true, I ruin lives, I am a piece of s*** and I don't even feel guilty any more.'

Nina Moric, 38, claims she collapsed at her apartment in Milan on Saturday . She told followers on Instagram her fall was due to 'low blood pressure' Italian media claimed the Croatian-born model tried to take her own life . Moric told her 40,000 followers 'I fell banging my head and hurt everwhere'

(CNN)Mike Rowe is coming to a river near you. "Sometimes, you hear about a person who makes you feel good about humanity, but bad about yourself," Rowe says. On Thursday's episode of "Somebody's Gotta Do It," Rowe meets up with Chad Pregracke, the founder of Living Lands & Waters, who does just that. Pregracke wants to clean up the nation's rivers one piece of detritus at a time. His quota? Always "more." Read Mike Rowe's Facebook post on how to break our litter habit. Since he founded the nonprofit in 1998 at the ripe age of 23, Pregracke and more than 87,000 volunteers have collected 8.4 million pounds of trash from U.S. waterways. Those efforts helped him earn the 2013 CNN Hero of the Year Award, along with numerous other honors. "Wherever you are, no matter if there's a stream, a creek, a lake, whatever, that needs to be cleaned up, you can do it. Just organize it and do it," he told CNN's Anderson Cooper after his win. Pregracke also gives Rowe a tour of the 150-foot, solar-powered barge that the Living Lands & Waters staff calls home during lengthy cleanups. The part-home, part-office, part-dumpster has seven bedrooms, two bathrooms, a classroom and a kitchen -- and just happens to be made from a recycled strip club. According to the organization's latest annual report, Pregracke has made it his mission in 2015 to remove 500,000 more pounds of trash. If you'd like to help achieve this goal, visit his website to learn how to help: LivingLandsAndWaters.org/Get-Involved/ .

Chad Pregracke was the 2013 CNN Hero of the Year . Mike Rowe visited Pregracke for an episode of "Somebody's Gotta Do It"

Police have returned to the home of Bill Spedding for the third time this year - a person of interest in the case of missing toddler William Tyrrell. It has emerged that detectives spent just over an hour at the repairman's house in Bonny Hills on the NSW north coast on Monday afternoon, the Daily Telegraph reports. The 63-year-old's home had been searched earlier in the year, in January and March, after it was unveiled that he was due to fix William's grandmother's washing machine around the time the boy vanished. The recent visit by investigators comes as police revealed that they believe William may be alive, despite fears that he was abducted by a paedophile ring operating on the mid-north coast of NSW. The three-year-old was last seen dressed in a Spider-Man suit and playing in his grandmother's yard in broad daylight in a quiet street in Kendall last September. Scroll down for video . William Tyrrell was last seen dressed in a Spider-Man suit and playing in his grandmother's yard in broad daylight in a quiet street in Kendall last September . Police have returned to the home of Bill Spedding for the third time this year - a person of interest in the case of the missing toddler . Detective Inspector Gary Jubelin along with his colleague were seen leaving Mr Spedding's home through his garage yesterday afternoon. The Daily Telegraph reports the detectives arrived at the premise at about 4pm and spoke with the repairman. Although Mr Spedding was previously identified as a person of interest in the case, he says he didn't go to house where the toddler was last seen on September 12 as he couldn't get in contact with William's grandmother. Police searched the 63-year-old's home in March and businesses in nearby Laurieton in January, seizing various items, including cars, a mattress and computer, for forensic examination. Mr Spedding has strongly denied any involvement and police have previously stressed he isn't their only line of inquiry. Investigators believe the boy was snatched during a very short window of time when he was out of sight of his family as he played outside . It has emerged that detectives spent just over an hour at the repairman's house in Bonny Hills on the NSW north coast on Monday afternoon . The 63-year-old's home had been searched earlier in the year, in January and March, after it was unveiled that he was due to fix William's grandmother's washing machine around the time the boy vanished . Just a day after William's parents made an impassioned plea for the three-year-old to be returned to them, police have described the 'fast-paced' investigation into the new line of inquiry. 'The two worlds collided. We have information that could link William's disappearance to a group of people suspected of paedophile activity,' said lead investigator Detective Inspector Gary Jubelin. The focus of the investigation has shifted dramatically, and is now 'progressing rapidly', according to Homicide Squad commander Detective Superintendent Mick Willing, reported news.com.au. 'We are pursuing many, many lines of inquiry but what I can say is that there is a team of detectives working very hard. This is a very fast-paced moving inquiry,' Detective Superintendent Willing said. The Detective Sup took a firm stance on the consequences for anyone found to be involved with the toddler's disappearance. 'If you know anything you are implicated. If you are involved you will be charged,' he said. Det Sup Willing also spoke of the heartache William's parents had experienced since his abduction, and said that the family needed answers to where their beloved little boy was. This comes as the three-year-old's mother spoke out about the horrifying moment she realised her son had vanished. One of the new photos released by police of William Tyrrell show the three-year-old smiling and playing guitar, while other images and photos show an energetic and happy youngster full of life . Little William's mother frantically searched the house, opening cupboards and yelling out, 'You need to talk to mummy and tell me where you are' in the moments after she found she couldn't hear her son. 'When I realised that William was missing – I think back to that moment where I just went, 'I can't hear him, why, why can't I hear him',' she said. William was last seen in September last year at the front yard of his grandmother's house in Kendall, on the NSW mid-north coast. 'I just walked out and just I see nothing, I hear nothing, I'm speechless. I'm walking around in a circle on the spot thinking where is he? Why can't I see him? And I'm yelling out, 'William, where are you'?' his mother told The Sydney Morning Herald. The toddlers parents released a heart-wrenching video earlier on Friday begging for his return. 'Just give him back ... take him to a church, take him to a police station, take him to school. Give him to someone, give him back,' his mother says in a video released by police. William's father choked back tears as he remembered his son, who was infatuated with the Spider-Man superhero. '(He loved) anything that related to Spider-Man and superheroes,' William's father said in the video. 'He's a cheeky, vibrant little boy... full of energy. I mean he's my little boy.' Heartfelt plea: William Tyrrell's distraught parents released a video pleading for their missing son's return as well as home movies showing the lively boy riding his bike (pictured) and playing at the family home . But he said William was a cautious boy who wouldn't go with a stranger. His mother said she had a vision that somebody 'reached over ... has gone `clump' on his shoulders, picked him up and moved him on ... because ... that's the only way ... to explain for him not to be there.' She said the family was struggling with not knowing where William is or what happened to him. 'We need to know what happened to him ... `cause we can't live forever ... like this.' She said she hoped whoever had him was looking after him. 'I want him to be safe, I want him to be feeling loved and I want someone to be looking after him because to imagine that something else is going on ... we can't live like that.' The distraught couple has also released new pictures and home videos of the boy in the hope that new clues will emerge as to his whereabouts. In the videos, William can be seen riding his bike down a path and flashing a cheeky grin, as well as playing a guitar and swivelling his hips in times to the music. 'Just give him back':  The parents (pictured) issued the plea in an emotional video released by NSW Police to encourage people to come with forward with new leads as to the missing toddler's whereabouts . Full of life: The new videos of William Tyrrell (pictured, above at a slightly younger age) show a smiling boy full of energy and his mother has begged kidnappers to show her son care and love if the little boy is still alive, seven months after police believe he was abducted from his grandmother's NSW mid north coast home . The parents of missing three-year-old William Tyrrell have released new pictures of their son and a video pleading for his return by abductors who are believed to have snatched him in daylight last September . Legal restrictions have prevented William's parents from speaking publicly throughout the ordeal, and their identities are not revealed in the video. The footage comes as detectives reveal that they believe the three-year-old may have been abducted by a paedophile ring. Detective Superintendent Mick Willing, NSW Homicide Squad Commander, said on Friday: 'One of our lines of inquiry relates to people we expect to be involved in a paedophile ring.' He said detectives from the homicide squad and the sex crime squad are 'vigorously perusing that line of inquiry and this investigation is moving at a very fast pace.' 'We are persuing every lead that we get,' Detective Willing said. William was last seen dressed in a Spider-Man suit and playing in his grandmother's yard in broad daylight in a quiet street in Kendall last September. Vigorous pursuit: NSW Homicide squad boss Detective Superintendent Mick Willing (pictured) revealed on Friday that police are investigating William Tyrrell's disappearance at a very fast pace and that 'one of our lines of inquiry relates to people we expect to be involved in a paedophile ring' A new home video of cheeky William Tyrrell (pictured, eating cake) has been provided by the family in their desperate wait for the return of the three-year-old, seven months after his probable kidnap . William Tyrrell's parents released an impassioned plea in which his mother said she had a vision that somebody 'reached over ... and has gone 'clump' on his shoulders' Investigators believe he was snatched during a very short window of time when he was out of sight of his family as he played outside. The parents have urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers immediately on 1800 333 000. The release of the video comes more than a month since police scoured bushland in Bonny Hills, south of Port Macquarie, for evidence relating to William's whereabouts. Police divers were brought in from Sydney to search a murky dam in a bush reserve and a nearby swamp, after more than 30 officers and the dog squad had spent spent two days searching through dense bushland - including along a track that can only be accessed by four-wheel drive. The three-day search was carried out near Mr Spedding's home. Homicide Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Mick Willing talks to the media in relation to the investigation of missing toddler, William Tyrrell . Police divers were brought in from Sydney to search the murky dam in a bush reserve, and a nearby swamp . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Detectives returned to the home of Bill Spedding on Monday afternoon . They reportedly spent more than an hour speaking to the 63-year-old . His house on the NSW north coast was searched in January and March . William Tyrrell vanished from his home in Kendall, NSW in September 2014 . Police recently said they believe the boy may be alive after six months .

Hillary Clinton is expected to officially declare her candidacy for president on 'Sunday afternoon,' according to a Democratic Party source in Iowa. The Clinton partisan spoke to Daily Mail Online on background, saying the former secretary of state will first put her name forward for the White House on Twitter, and then barnstorm the Hawkeye State in what the Associated Press calls a series of 'small' meetings with voters. Separately, an Iowa Republcian Party official said on-the-ground forces loyal to Hillary are rounding up Democrats via phone trees and emails in preparation of campaign appearances early in the coming week. A New Hampshire GOP political operative who works for a likely candidate who hasn't yet launched a campaign added that Clinton's efforts in the state are 'surprisingly slow, given her primary victory here in 2008.' Clinton will fly to New Hampshire after her Iowa swing. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEOS . READY FOR HILLARY? Clinton will announce her bid to become America's first female president this weekend . STARTING GUN: The former first lady faces no substantial competition – yet – for the Democratic nomination in 2016 . In a timely release just days before the start of her presidential campaign, Clinton reveals in a new epilogue to her book 'Hard Choices' why she decided to take the presidential leap. 'Becoming a grandmother has made me think deeply about the responsibility we all share as stewards of the world we inherit and will one day pass on. Rather than make me want to slow down, it has spurred me to speed up. 'As Margaret Mead said, children keep our imaginations fresh and our hearts young, and they drive us to work for a better future. I've also returned again and again to this question of universality – how much we all have in common even if the circumstances of our lives may be different. 'As you've seen throughout this book, one of the defining themes of my time as Secretary of State was our increasing global interdependence. Despite all the division and discord in the world, which sometimes can seem overwhelming, the basic fact of the 21st century is that we're more connected than ever. 'If the United States continues to lead the world in the years ahead, as I believe it can and must, it will be because we have learned how to define the terms of our interdependence to promote more cooperation and shared prosperity and less conflict and inequality. 'As we've seen since the first edition of this book was published in June 2014, the negative side of interdependence remains potent – whether it was the spread of virulent new strands of extremism in the Middle East or old-style nationalism in Europe or a deadly epidemic in Africa. Our job is to build up the positive side. 'The United States and the other great democracies have to redouble our efforts to empower moderates and marginalize extremists everywhere, and to stand firmly and united in pursuit of a more just, free, and peaceful world. 'That's the world I want for Charlotte and for all our kids.' In the excerpt, released Friday to the Huffington Post, she describes how becoming a grandmother inspired her 'to see the world in new ways' and made her realize that 'there was so much more to do.' 'Becoming a grandmother has made me think deeply about the responsibility we all share as stewards of the world we inherit and will one day pass on,' she writes. 'Rather than make me want to slow down, it has spurred me to speed up.' The maneuver of re-upping public attention on her poorly selling memoir, though, highlights one of Clinton's key liabilities: likeability. Her campaign has a steep hill to climb if she is to escape the 1990s-era image of a controlling and often temperamental politician, or the 2000s sequel – a scheming conniver bent on winning power. The Republican National Committee had been mum about Hillary's impending announcement, but the party took its gloves off Friday morning with a scathing video ad highlighting her scandals. 'From the East Wing to the State Department, Hillary Clinton has left a trail of secrecy, scandal and failed liberal policies that no image consultant can erase, RNC Chairman Reince Priebus said Friday in a statement. 'Voters want to elect someone they can trust and Hillary's record proves that she cannot be trusted.' The Clinton campaign-in-waiting held a secret off-the-record dinner with a hand-picked group of journalists Thursday night in Washington, D.C., also according to the Huffington Post. The former first lady once faced no substantial competition for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination but a few challengers have emerged lately – most notably former Maryland governor Martin O'Malley, who has also conducting private fundraisers meetings in New York City. Clinton also faces intense scrutiny over an email scandal involving a private home-brew server she maintained at her Chappaqua, New York home, a problem that will taint her claim to her party's top perch. Announcing a presidential campaign on social media has become ordinary this year, with Republicans Rand Paul and Ted Cruz preempting their own televised launches with Tweets and Facebook posts meant to appeal to young and low-attention-span voters. Clinton, too, will need to leverage the online space and will follow her tweets with email and video announcements. The Reuters news service predicted that the videos will go 'viral.' In her previous presidential run in 2008, Clinton lost to Barack Obama, in part because of the Obama campaign's intense use of digital and online strategies to draw attention to his candidacy and raise huge sums through small donations. By 2012 his team, led by veterans from Facebook and Google, were deploying sophisticated social media strategies. Clinton's 2016 campaign is expected to concentrate on making the 67-year-old former first lady relatable to ordinary Americans despite her age and longstanding connection to the Democratic Party's political machinery. After serving eight years as first lady, she won a U.S. Senate seat in New York and then spent four years jetting to foreign capitals as Obama's first-term secretary of state. Day-to-day contact with everyday Americans has been elusive and rare. SKELETONS: Clinton will face a new round of scrutiny over her time in the White House as first lady . TWEET TWEET: The 67-year-old Democrat will have to find ways to connect with the younger voters as she distances herself from past and present scandals . Kristina Schake (pictured) has been brought in to help transform Hillary Clinton's public image . But in a year when Republicans have a deep bench, Democrats have sat back and waited for Hillary to claim their brass ring. She remains the overwhelming favorite for the Democratic nomination but has seen her poll numbers slip in recent days. On Thursday a Quinnipiac University poll revealed she has slipped against the leading 2016 Republican candidates in Colorado, Iowa and Virginia. Pollsters cited damage from what has become known as 'email-gate.' In a bid to recast her image she has brought in Kristina Schake, the former White House aide responsible for transforming Michelle Obama's public image into that of an all-American 'everywoman' who shops at retail outlets, does 'mom dancing' on TV and even has a Twitter account. Schake, 45, will attempt to turn the 67-year-old politician from an aggressive and secretive figure into a softer, more accessible one. Thursday's swing state poll also showed Clinton in a close race with U.S. Senator Rand Paul, the Kentucky Republican who declared his candidacy on Tuesday. Clinton is in tight hypothetical races in Colorado and Iowa, where she previously led by commanding margins. STAND WITH RAND: The Quinnipiac University Swing State Poll showed Hillary Clinton in a close race with U.S. Senator Rand Paul (pictured), the Kentucky Republican who declared his candidacy on Tuesday . 'It isn't just one or two Republicans who are stepping up;it's virtually the entire GOP field that is running better against her' since the last swing state survey on February 18, pollster Peter Brown said in a statement. Brown attributed the drop to the controversy that erupted in March over Clinton's use of personal email for work when she was America's top diplomat. Republicans have raised the prospect of congressional hearings on the issue. Paul led Clinton by 44 per cent to 41 per cent in Colorado and 43 per cent to 42 per cent in Iowa, the Quinnipiac poll showed. In Virginia, Clinton led 47 per cent to 43 per cent. 'These numbers are a boost for U.S. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky as he formally launches his campaign,' Brown said. Most earlier polls had shown Clinton with a substantial lead over the Republican field.

Former secretary of state is expected to announce candidacy Sunday afternoon and then hit the campaign trail . Iowa sources say Democrats are preparing for Hillary to barnstorm the state Sunday and Monday . Social media posts will be followed by video and email announcements . New polls suggests the former first lady is slipping behind leading 2016 Republican candidates in vital swing states . New epilogue of her book 'Hard Choices' reveals how becoming a grandmother inspired her to run for president . Republicans launch 'Stop Hillary' ad campaign .

Rajul Patel (pictured) has been jailed for stealing £30,000 worth of jewellery and valuables from members of gyms across London . A serial thief who stole £30,000 worth of irreplaceable Rolex watches, jewellery and iPhones from wealthy gym members has today been jailed for 32 months. Rajul Patel, 35, targeted wealthy victims as they worked out at Virgin Active health clubs across London after obtaining memberships using the stolen driving licence of a gym-going doctor. In one spree, Patel stole a man's platinum wedding ring, first-year anniversary ring, and a 40th birthday bracelet, Isleworth Crown Court was told. He was finally stopped when another gym member spotted him returning to the changing room lockers just five minutes after beginning his workout. When challenged about the items he was removing, he replied: 'Do you not trust me?' Patel tried to escape arrest by running from the gym into a nearby shop but was discovered hiding behind a clothes rack. Prosecutor Paul Casey said a conservative estimate of the goods stolen during the two-month spree, not taking into account the items unreturned, was 'between £25,000-£30,000.' Mr Casey told the court: 'The facts of these burglaries begin with the identity documents of a Doctor Ritesh Sharma being stolen from his gym that he attended on the 12th of September 2014. 'There followed a number of thefts with Dr Sharma's identity being used by this defendant. 'It seems they bore a physical resemblance and he was able to use that photo identity before he was eventually apprehended on the 8th of November. 'On that date he attended the Kensington Active gym using Dr Sharma's identity. 'It was shown to staff and he was told he would need to pay an additional £25, as this particular branch was a premiere gym.' Mr Casey told the court that Dr Sharma almost came under police suspicion in relation to the thefts - such was the use of his identity cards. Patel took a Samsung Galaxy mobile phone worth £200 and a pair of Bose headphones, also worth £200, belonging to Peter Culak, at Virgin Active in Wimbledon on September 13. At the Clapham branch Patel grabbed a brand-new iPhone six worth £600, a £1,500 ring, a Rolex Oyster watch worth £2,500, a £150 designer purse, three credit cards and £910 in cash belonging to Oliver Budworth. Indian-born Patel stole Horace Treviss's Cartier watch worth £6,000, his £1,200 Cartier ring and a second ring by Bvlgari worth £1,300, as well as £50 cash when he was working out at the chain's Wandsworth gym on October 24. Patel targeted the Virgin Active in Notting Hill on November 4, taking Nicholas Little's £500 iPhone as well as £50 cash. Hours later he went to the Mayfair branch, taking Robby Surya's £2,000 bag containing a £500 iPhone, and £8,000 Rolex watch, a £100 jacket, a driving licence and three credit cards. Patel struck again, shortly before he was arrested on November 8 when he raided the changing rooms at the Virgin Active Gym, in Old Court Place, Kensington. He took a £10,000 Rolex, a £500 Samsung mobile phone, an iPhone worth £600 and a Dunhill wallet worth £200 belonging to Ivan Pavlov. Mr Pavlov also lost two credit cards, a £600 necklace as well as £50 cash. One of Patel's victims, Simon Parkinson, sat in court during sentence, explaining that he had suffered from depression and was forced to take time off of work after the 'sentimental' and 'irreplaceable' items were stolen. These included a phone, which stored pictures of the first year of his daughter's life. Patel also took his platinum wedding ring which he had saved for several years, a wedding anniversary ring, and a 40th birthday silver bracelet. Sentencing Patel, Judge Molyneux said: 'Between September and November 2014 you stole a gym membership card and a driving licence belonging to Dr Ritesh Sharma, and you carried out eight burglaries. In one instance, Patel stole a man's platinum wedding ring, first-year anniversary ring, and a 40th birthday bracelet, Isleworth Crown Court (pictured) heard . 'Whatever were the precise circumstances you have pleaded guilty to the theft of the cards. 'You resembled him and decided to use his card to enter gyms across London where you stole from lockers. 'The goods that were stolen were of a high value, in monetary terms between £25,000 and £30,000. 'But far more importantly they were of a high sentimental and emotional value to those who they belonged. 'It must have been clear to you that this was the case - one of those items was a wedding ring which was invaluable to the owner.' Judge Molyneux said the thefts had had 'lasting consequences' on Mr Parkinson. 'These offences were planned and organised, and took place over a period of months,' she continued. 'Whether this began opportunistically is to some extent irrelevant.' The court heard depression, gambling addiction, and the collapse of his business lay at the root of Patel's offending. Patel, a married father-of-one whose parents came to the UK from Tanzania, had spiraling debts to finance companies, credit card companies, and his relatives. He has a degree in computing and is a middle child, with siblings enjoying successful careers in medicine. The court was told Patel had brought 'shame' upon his family, and since his arrest had been working as a Dominos pizza delivery man. Patel, of Kingston-Upon-Thames, admitted eight counts of burglary and one of theft. Three others counts of burglary were left to lie on file.

Rajul Patel stole £30,000 worth of valuables from London gym members . Today he was jailed for 32 months for carrying out eight burglaries in 2014 . The married father-of-one took wedding rings, phones and Rolex watches . He was caught when he returned to locker room just after starting workout . Patel tried to escape arrest by hiding behind a clothes rack in nearby shop .

Criticism: Lord Prescott suggested the signatories were 'tax dodgers, Tory donors and non doms' Labour was at war with business again last night as the party lashed out at 120 bosses who warned the economic recovery could be wrecked if it regained power. Shadow Cabinet ministers branded the industry leaders who signed an open letter backing the Conservative economic plan as members of the ‘1 per cent’. Lord Prescott, an adviser to Ed Miliband, went further, suggesting the signatories were ‘tax dodgers, Tory donors and non doms’ – even though several were former Labour supporters. Business spokesman Chuka Umunna raised the stakes, suggesting that one, former Diageo boss Paul Walsh, should no longer take over as the head of the CBI. Mr Umunna said it would be ‘untenable’ for Mr Walsh to ‘claim to be independent in the light of this’. In a highly unusual intervention just weeks from the election, 103 corporate leaders yesterday declared that the Government ‘has been good for business and has pursued policies which have supported investment and job creation’. Throughout the day, 17 more added their names, including the bosses of AstraZeneca, Citi Private Bank and Pirelli. ‘We believe a change in course will threaten jobs and deter investment. This would send a negative message about Britain and put the recovery at risk,’ they said. Attack: Labour's business spokesman Chuka Umunna (left) suggested that former Diageo boss Paul Walsh (right) should no longer take over as the head of the CBI . Involved: Some 103 corporate leaders yesterday declared that the Government ‘has been good for business’. Throughout the day, 17 more added their names, including the bosses of AstraZeneca (above) and Pirelli . Together, the businesses the executives run employ more than 600,000 people, and include brands such as Primark, Iceland, Pizza Express, Mothercare, Ocado, Moonpig, Ted Baker, Costa Coffee and LK Bennett. Executives at consumer brands such as Cobra beer, Britvic, Silver Spoon, Kingsmill, Thorntons, Robinsons, Tango and London Pride also put their names to the list. Chancellor: George Osborne said Labour’s pledge to raise the main rate of corporation tax to 21p represented 'a huge risk to the British economy' Labour MPs’ attempts to brand them all fat cats were undermined by the fact that the signatories included 29 heads of firms with fewer than 250 employees. Some had supported Labour at previous elections. George Osborne said Tories were offering ‘business stability’, while Labour’s pledge to raise the main rate of corporation tax to 21p represented ‘a huge risk to the British economy and to British jobs’. The Chancellor said: ‘Corporation tax is the main tax on business. Increase it and you increase the tax on investment, on growth and on jobs. It is as simple as that.’ And he said there were ‘just 36 days left to save Britain’s economic recovery’. An Ipsos Mori poll of FTSE 100 leaders suggests 86 per cent will back the Conservatives. Under Tony Blair, 55 per cent backed Labour. Veteran Labour MP Barry Sheerman claimed the letter indicated a ‘clear decline in British political life’, accusing the businesspeople of endorsing ‘right-wing policies that benefit them’. Last night Labour released its own list of names, backing a ‘Labour Government to put working people first’. It included dozens of workers who are on zero-hours contracts as well as advertising chief Trevor Beattie, fashion designer Wayne Hemingway and former Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan. Embarrassingly for Labour, the list of business leaders features several who supported the governments of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. They include Sir Charles Dunstone, chairman of Dixons Carphone and Talk Talk, who signed a letter backing Labour in 2005. Yo! Sushi founder Simon Woodroffe appeared in a 2004 Labour broadcast. He said: ‘To change now, half way through a recovery from the worst recession we have had in my lifetime seems to be a madness. You need to get behind the people doing the job.’ Other former Labour supporters who signed the letter included: Surinder Arora, described as a ‘big fan’ of Tony Blair in 2007; Dragons’ Den star Duncan Bannatyne, who unveiled a ‘seaside manifesto’ with Gordon Brown before the 2010 election; Sir Cameron Mackintosh, who made a donation to Labour in 1998’; and Moni Varma, who signed a letter to the Financial Times before the 2005 election backing Labour. Supported Labour: Yo! Sushi founder Simon Woodroffe (pictured) appeared in a 2004 Labour broadcast . Getting cosy: Dragons’ Den star Duncan Bannatyne (right) unveiled a ‘seaside manifesto’ with Gordon Brown (left) before the 2010 election . Early in his leadership, Ed Miliband alienated business chiefs with class war rhetoric and quasi-Marxist policies his opponents said would drag Britain back to the 1970s. Here, JAMES SLACK examines how Red Ed drove a wedge between Labour and the wealth creators. The attack on ‘predatory’ big business . The energy price freeze threat . The Seizure of private land . Reinstating the 50p tax rate . Corporation tax reverse . The vicious row with Boots .

Shadow Cabinet ministers brand industry leaders as members of the '1%' Lord Prescott suggests they are 'tax dodgers, Tory donors and non doms' One of them, Diageo boss Paul Walsh, 'should no longer take over at CBI' 103 corporate leaders declared Government 'has been good for business' In September 2011, Miliband marks his first year as Labour leader by threatening a more punitive system of tax and regulation for businesses that he considers to be ‘predators’ who are ‘just interested in the fast buck’. The Institute of Directors says: ‘We would like to know how he plans to identify and reward “good” companies over “bad” ones. He should have more faith in customers and investors to decide’. In his 2013 conference speech he pledges an incoming Labour government would freeze gas and electricity bills for 20 months. Power firms say it will deter investment in much needed infrastructure. Energy UK says the policy risks making ‘energy shortages a reality, pushing up the prices for everyone’. Also that month Miliband announces councils should be allowed to fine developers if they acquire land with planning permission but do not build on it immediately. Town halls would also be able to buy and grant planning permission on land held by developers. The IoD says the ‘use it or lose it’ declaration is a ‘Stalinist attack on property rights’. The Home Builders Federation says it ‘completely rejects’ the idea land is being hoarded. In January 2014, Labour vows it will reverse George Osborne’s cut in the 50p rate of tax for anyone earning more than £150,000 – which, with disingenuous class war rhetoric, it dubs a ‘tax cut for millionaires’. In a letter, the heads of 24 of Britain’s most successful companies say this would put the economic recovery at risk. In September 2014 Labour pledges to reverse a 1p cut in corporation tax. The IoD hits back: ‘It’s a dangerous move for Labour to risk our business-friendly environment in this way.’ In February Miliband and his supporters turn on Boots chief executive Stefano Pessina when he dares to say he fears Labour’s business policies will be a catastrophe. Pessina is labelled a tax avoider from Monaco. Appalled business chiefs accuse the Labour leader of ‘playing the man not the ball’.

An unidentified college student managed to get away without any kind of punishment after cops caught her drinking underage at a festival - because she beat them at a game of Rock Paper Scissors. A video posted on social media site Vine by a user known as Old Row, shows the girl surrounded by her fellow festival goers at Texas-based country music festival Chilifest last weekend, facing up to three officers who are believed to have busted her for drinking, before challenging her to a round of the beloved playground game. Seconds after the college student shows a clenched fist - or a 'rock' - to the three officers, one of whom chose 'scissors' as his option, thereby claiming a victory, the crowd erupts into cheers of joy and celebration, while the victor is left completely speechless with relief. Rock: An anonymous college student (pictured) is thought to have escaped without a ticket for underage drinking after she beat a police officer in a game of Rock Paper Scissors . The clip was captioned: 'These cops let her play rock paper scissors to not get arrested. She won. Gig 'em. #chilifest [sic]' Since being posted on Monday, the Vine has been viewed more than 500,000 times, receiving a total of 5,000 likes. In addition to the video, a gif of the incident was also posted on Reddit, with many former Texas A&M students using the thread in order to express their disbelief at the leniency of the three officers involved. 'The police at Chilifest (Texas country music festival near College Station, TX) are notorious for giving tickets to minors,' one user, posting under the name of i_am_bromega, said. Tension: The young girl, who is though to be a student at Texas A&M University in College Station, had one chance to beat the officers . Pure joy: As soon as she realized that she had won, the college student was left speechless with relief . Caught on camera: A video posted on social media site Vine shows the entire incident . 'I was over the legal drinking age when I went, but we did have a fun story involving the police. 'Several of us were passed out in lawn chairs under the tent for our booth. I was jolted awake by three officers yelling in my face "STEVE! STEVE! ARE YOU STEVE?!" 'I nearly fell over thoroughly confused, and managed to toss my wallet at them in a hung over attempt to prove they had the wrong guy. They all start laughing and move on to the next guy yelling the same thing until they woke up. 'There was nobody named Steve, they just got a kick out of waking us up [sic].' She won! Vine user Old Row commented alongside the clip to explain the circumstances of the game . Say goodbye! Following the game, the three police officers can be seen walking off into the crowds . Celebration: A group of onlookers erupts into cheers of joy as soon as the victory was claimed . A second user, who goes by the Reddit name Emptyparachute, added: 'This is Chilifest at Texas A&M. This girl is lucky as hell. 'Every time I hear a story about Chilifest it starts with: "That one time at Chilifest before I got a MIP/PI/etc." [sic]' The gif, which has now been shared across numerous social media sites, shows the girl shortly after her victory being embraced by a friend, who is, according to the Daily Dot, wearing a T-shirt printed with the logo of sorority Tri Delta. It is currently not known which station the police officers were from; original reports stated that they were members of the College Station police force, however a spokesperson from the station confirmed to Daily Mail Online that they did not have any officers on duty at the festival.

A video of the game, filmed at Chilifest in Snook, Texas, was posted onto social media site Vine . The clip shows the unidentified girl, believed to be a student at Texas A&M University in College Station winning the game by showing a 'rock'

Salford assistant coach Ian Watson is poised to come out of his playing retirement at the age of 38 to answer an SOS from the Red Devils. Watson, whose last game was as player-coach in the Championship for Swinton last June, has stepped up his training ahead of Sunday's home game against Castleford after Salford lost a fourth player to suspension and three more to injury. "It's a definite possibility that we might need to call on Ian," head coach Iestyn Harris said. "He's been training and is ready to answer the call if need be." Salford assistant coach Ian Watson is poised to come out of his playing retirement at the age of 38 . Salford are without Rangi Chase, Weller Hauraki, Cory Paterson and Darrell Griffin through suspension, while scrum-half Michael Dobson (knee), centre Junior Sa'u and winger Ben Jones-Bishop (leg) were all injured in Saturday's 22-18 Challenge Cup fifth-round defeat at Leigh, joining Josh Griffin, Tommy Lee, Jason Walton and brothers Jordan and Adam Walne on the sidelines. Salford recently signed veteran hooker Wayne Godwin on loan from Dewsbury and this week borrowed Oliver Gildart and James Greenwood from Wigan but Harris is still thought to be down to just 17 fit players. If Watson plays against the Tigers at the AJ Bell Stadium, he would become the oldest player currently in Super League, taking over from Salford's former Leeds and Warrington forward Adrian Morley, who turns 38 next month. The record for the oldest player in Super League is held by Australian Steve Menzies, who was 39 when he ended his career at Catalans Dragons at the end of the 2013 season. Watson, who made 41 Super League appearances as a half-back with Salford in 1997 and 2002, brought up the 500th appearance of his career in March 2014, a total that included a record-equalling 30 caps for Wales and took in spells with Widnes, Rochdale, Oldham, Halifax and Leigh.

Ian Watson is set to come out of playing retirement at the age of 38 . His last game was as player-coach in Championship for Swinton last June . Watson stepped up his training ahead of Sunday's game against Castleford .

Everyone is watching Valencia’s 19-year-old left back Jose Luis Gaya with Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea hoping to snatch him from under Real Madrid’s nose this summer. Sportsmail's Pete Jenson takes a look at the Spain under 21 defender. Why are English clubs so keen? His buy-out clause is currently set at £13.5m. When you consider that Luke Shaw – of a similar age and potential – cost £27m it would be silly not to be interested; although there would be also be reservations about his suitability to the Premier League. Jose Luis Gaya (right) in action for Valencia during a La Liga match with Sevilla earlier this season . Reservations? He flies forward very much in the style of Jordi Alba and Juan Bernat. But those two left-backs who came before him at Valencia are in sides that allow them to play at times as auxiliary wingers – one at Barca and the other for Pep Guardiola at Bayern. There would be more defensive duties in England and he would be tested in the air. He has plenty of spring and good technique but at just 5ft 7ins it is not his strong point. Basically, you’re saying he can’t defend… . No, not at all. He is lightning fast and that enables him to recover position very quickly as well as correct his own, or his team-mates’ mistakes. He is also tenacious in the tackle – and aggressive enough to come out on top against bigger players. And he is 19 so a coach such as Mourinho would be able to improve him defensively. But what is indisputable is that his natural inclination is to attack. Gaya is an attack-minded left-back who likes to get forward at every opportunity . And he is very effective going forward? Much like the aforementioned Bernat and Alba, and Liverpool’s Alberto Moreno, he grew up playing as a winger before gradually been moved back to full-back. He’s not just an overlapper, he’s very good off of both feet and can make runs inside to play through-balls or shoot. He also played as central striker before being moved wide and as an 11-year-old whose idol was David Villa, he scored 60 goals one season in Valencia’s academy. Spain already seem to be well-stocked at left-back so will he make it to the senior first team? He has represented his country at every level since under-16s and has tended to benefit every time Juan Bernat has moved up an age category, stepping into his place. He is currently first choice for the Under-21s. Of course at senior level everyone stops moving up and as good as he is it will be hard for him to shift Alba and Bernat ahead of France 2016. Gaya slides in on Atletico Madrid midfielder Arda Turan during last month's match in Madrid . Does he want to leave Valencia? He has supported the club all his life. Hour-long trips from his home in Alicante to train with them since age 11 have helped ingrain that affection but there is a reason why he has still not signed a new deal that would increase that £13m buy-out clause. If the offer is right and from the right club then he is ambitious and he will go. Will he come to England? Valencia would rather do business with an English club than Real Madrid. But if the buy-out clause is met then there is little the club can do about deciding where the player goes. He’s 20 in May and staying in Spain will be appealing. At Madrid he will be just three hours away from his family and friends on the East coast. He will want some guarantees at Madrid however. Marcelo is first choice at the moment so how many games will he actually play? A club like Arsenal could come in and promise far more first-team football which might sway him but Madrid are favourites. Gaya, pictured here at the 2013 Under 20 World Cup, has represented Spain up to under 21 standard . Gaya (left) talks to team-mate Federico Vico during an under 19 international against Germany . Real Madrid bought Danillo this week and now they want Gaya. And they already have Dani Carvajal and Mareclo. Are they building a team of full-backs? Reserve full-backs Alvaro Arbeloa and Fabio Coentrao have been identified as two of the weaknesses of the squad. They want Danillo and Carvajal contesting the right back position next season, and Gaya and Marcelo the left-back spot. Coentrao and Arebeloa will both be sold in the summer. There is also a Fifa investigation into their signing of under-age youngsters currently ongoing. With a potential transfer ban hanging over them they want to cover every gap in their squad.

Gaya has been linked with a number of big clubs in Spain and England . Real Madrid, Man City, Arsenal and Chelsea could fight it out . Valencia left-back, 19, has a buy-out clause in his contract of just £13.5m . He has been impressive all season for the La Liga club . The attack-minded Gaya has been capped up to under 21 level for Spain .

Niki Lauda is fully expecting Nico Rosberg to turn 'nasty' at some stage after accusing the German and team-mate Lewis Hamilton of being 'egocentric b*******'. Hamilton spearheaded a Mercedes one-two at the Shanghai International Circuit, claiming his fourth Chinese Grand Prix victory and the 35th overall of his Formula One career. Rosberg, though, effectively accused Hamilton of selfishness during the post-race press conference after the reigning champion slowed in the middle stint of the race to preserve his soft tyres. Mercedes non-executive chairman Niki Lauda (right) pictured by the circuit in his recognisable red cap . Nico Rosberg speaks with Lauda in the team garage... the German is expected to turn 'nasty' at some stage . That backed up Rosberg who had Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel closing in from behind, forcing him to bemoan the situation to the team over the radio, who responded by asking Hamilton to increase his pace. Rosberg made his feelings plain to Hamilton immediately afterwards, yet the 30-year-old was completely exonerated of any wrongdoing. As far as Mercedes non-executive chairman Lauda was concerned, the actions of Hamilton were that of a driver with a winning mentality. 'We were first and second and I don't care if there is a quarrel, as long as Vettel was third,' said Lauda. 'One thing is clear from my point of view, Lewis had pole position and controlled the race from the beginning to the end, therefore there is no need for a quarrel.' Asked whether Hamilton had the right to be selfish, Lauda replied: 'Sure, he will drive selfish. 'These guys... I call them egocentric b*******, and this is the only way to win a championship. It's the oldest thing. There is no friendship out there. When you race you have to fight, that's it.' Lewis Hamilton waves to the crowd from the podium as Rosberg reflects on finishing behind his team-mate . Hamilton and Rosberg spray champagne from the podium as Mercedes celebrate a one-two finish . Hamilton celebrates his win with the Mercedes team but Rosberg appears less pleased with second . Hamilton backed his corner when it was claimed that he had scuppered his team-mate's race . Lauda rightly noted Rosberg opted not to attack Hamilton for the win, instead wanting to preserve his own tyres and hang on to second. The three-times champion, however, believes Rosberg will hit back at some stage, adding: 'Nico will calm himself down. 'For sure, when you are being beaten by your team-mate it hurts. When I was being beaten by (Alain) Prost all the time I was not happy. On the other hand Nico is a guy who comes back quickly, so thank God there is only one week to the next race (in Bahrain) so all this talk will stop quickly when they start driving again on Friday. 'Of course, Lewis bites, he has the talent to bite, but Nico is as nasty as he is if he sees the chance. Don't worry.' It means Rosberg could respond in Bahrain, the scene of their titanic on-track duel last season which sparked their at-times bitter rivalry which culminated in their collision in Belgium. For now, Hamilton holds a 13-point cushion to Vettel, with Rosberg a further four points adrift. Hamilton crossed the line to claim his second win of the season and his fourth in China . Rosberg accused Hamilton of selfishness during the post-race press conference on Sunday . Overall, Hamilton said: 'I'm really happy. It was a great race and really positive to have a clean weekend throughout every session.' Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen was fourth ahead of Williams pair Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas, with McLaren's Fernando Alonso 12th and Jenson Button 14th. Button had finished 13th, but was handed a five-second post-race penalty for an accident with Lotus' Pastor Maldonado that ended the Venezuelan's grand prix. In his first race with Manor, after missing the first two due to issues, Will Stevens was 15th, finishing ahead of team-mate Roberto Merhi.

Lewis Hamilton won the Chinese Grand Prix ahead of Nico Rosberg . Niki Lauda is fully expecting Nico Rosberg to turn 'nasty' at some stage . Lauda accused Rosberg and Hamilton of being 'egocentric b*******'

England and Wales are facing a new World Cup threat after Australia performed a U-turn aimed at drafting Matt Giteau back into the Wallabies squad. The master playmaker has been an outstanding force for Toulon in the French club's back-to-back Heineken Cup triumphs and Top 14 title success last season. Now, four years after his Test career appeared to be over when he was left out for the last World Cup, the 32-year-old has discovered that he is eligible to play for the Wallabies again. Toulon fly half Matt Giteau (left) takes on Leinster centre Ian Madigan during the Champions Cup semi-final . Former Wallabies Drew Mitchell (left) and Giteau have been integral to Toulon's European dominance . Giteau has not featured for Australia since he missed out on selection for the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand . Like England, Australia had a policy of not picking anyone who plays abroad. But Giteau's supreme form for Toulon led to a clamour for him to be recalled and on Wednesday the ARU announced a change which is seemingly tailor-made for the man once known as Kid Dynamite. With immediate effect, Australia will pick 'elite' players based abroad — providing they have 60 caps and seven years of professional service at home. At a stroke, the Wallabies have gained more experience and firepower for the World Cup, while their Pool A rivals England and Wales have extra cause for concern. Former England lock Nick Kennedy was a Toulon team-mate during the victorious 2012-13 European campaign and the London Irish academy director told Sportsmail: 'When I turned up at Toulon there were many excellent players, but the one guy who stood head and shoulders above the rest was Matt Giteau. AUSSIES WHO CAN PLAY . Matt Giteau (Toulon): Can operate at No 10 or centre. Has excelled in France and craves another shot. Drew Mitchell (Toulon): The 31-year-old former Reds and Waratahs wing has 30 tries in his 63 Test appearances. George Smith (Lyon): Openside with 111 caps was last picked by the Wallabies for 2013 decider against the Lions. ENGLAND STARS WHO CAN'T . Nick Abendanon (Clermont Auvergne): On shortlist for European Player of the Year award. Steffon Armitage (Toulon): Reigning European Player of the Year and having another superb campaign. Toby Flood (Toulouse): Usurped by Owen Farrell in the England team, the rise of George Ford has left him off the radar. 'I had watched him play for years but seeing him in training, seeing what he could do, was a shock. He is just so talented and is still one of the best players in the world. 'His ability is incredible, as is his decision-making. He's still got pace, his passing is so accurate and he's got a great kicking game. Defensively he gets stuck in, too. He's a great all-round player and, if anything, he has improved from spending time in France. He can do it all.' Giteau himself greeted the announcement from Down Under on Wednesday by tweeting: 'Massive news re policy change. The ultimate honour to represent your country, however form still must warrant selection.' That shouldn't be an issue. His Toulon team-mate, Drew Mitchell, is another Australian who could find himself back in World Cup contention but his initial reaction was to champion Giteau's claims. 'The fact he is not only playing in Europe but dominating it for a number of years — he not only would be able to handle Test rugby, he'd add a great deal of value in the World Cup squad,' said Mitchell . Ex-Toulon lock Nick Kennedy considers his former team-mate Giteau one the best players in the world . The ARU decision has been made in response to an exodus of leading lights to Europe. There are potential implications for the clubs who have recruited these players, who may now be called upon for Test duty rather than being able to commit themselves fully to their new employers throughout the season. That in turn may lead to renewed club v country tension, but not in the case of Harlequins, who have signed Australia lock and former captain James Horwill. 'It's not an issue for us,' said Conor O'Shea, Quins' director of rugby. 'We never want our players to turn their backs on playing for their country and there are windows for that. If the Wallabies wanted to pick James, that's great.' James Horwill (above) has recently signed for Harlequins but will still be eligible to play for the Wallabies . Australia's revised stance will lead to further calls for the RFU to relax their policy against picking players based abroad but Northampton's England flanker Tom Wood on Wednesday echoed comments by Tom Youngs of Leicester about the threat to squad unity and morale if the 'exceptional circumstances' clause is invoked to call up the likes of Steffon Armitage from Toulon. 'I am not against it in principle but I wouldn't like us to back-pedal on that now,' he said. 'It could have an effect on the team and undermine some of the togetherness we have built. 'If people start to lose faith and think there is an imbalance, then people aren't pulling in the same direction.' Tom Wood (right) believes Stuart Lancaster should still not select overseas players such as Steffon Armitage .

Australia have relaxed their policy on selecting overseas players . The Wallabies can now pick 'elite' players based abroad . Provided they have 60 caps and seven years of service at home . Matt Giteau has starred for Toulon in recent seasons . The former Wallabies fly half is set for a recall for the World Cup .

Two Britons may be among seven people who were killed when a light aircraft crashed in the Dominican Republic today. The Foreign Office is looking into reports that two British citizens were among the six passengers on the small plane which crashed in the Punta Cana region of the Caribbean island. The accident is believed to have happened at about 8.15am in the east of the island when the single-engine Piper PA-32 crashed shortly after take-off. Scroll down for video . Two Britons are thought to be among seven people who were killed when a light aircraft crashed in the Punta Cana region of the Dominican Republic today. Pictured: Debris in the aftermath of the light aircraft crash . Local police said four of the passengers were tourists from Spain and two were from Britain, while the pilot was from the Dominican Republic. All seven were killed when the plane crashed at about 8.15am today . The pilot of the Piper PA-32 was apparently attempting to make an emergency landing after taking off from Punta Cana when the plane struck the ground in a golf course adjacent to the airport and burst into flames . A Foreign Office spokesman said: 'We are looking into reports of an incident involving a light aircraft in the Punta Cana region on the Dominican Republic. 'The British embassy in Santo Domingo is liaising with local authorities to urgently gather more information and stands ready to offer consular assistance if required.' The pilot of the single-engine Piper PA-32 was apparently attempting to make an emergency landing after taking off from Punta Cana when the plane struck the ground in a golf course adjacent to the airport and burst into flames, according to Civil Aviation Institute spokesman Hector Olivo. The plane was en route to the Samana Peninsula off the north coast with a pilot and six passengers. Local police said they believed four of the passengers were tourists from Spain and two were from Britain. The pilot was from the Dominican Republic. The Foreign Office later added that 'early indications suggest no British nationals were involved' but was unable to confirm for definite. The bodies, which have yet to be formally identified, were taken to the National Forensic Science Institute for autopsy, according to the Dominican Air Accident Investigation Commission. The plane had taken off from Punta Cana International Airport to fly to Arroyo Barril , some 130km away. The plane (above) was owned by private firm Sky High Aviation Services and had a registration number of HI-957 . The small plane was en route to the Samana Peninsula off the north coast with a pilot and six passengers . It is believed the pilot was attempting to make an emergency landing after taking off from Punta Cana when the plane struck the ground in a golf course and burst into flames. Pictured: Crowds gather at the crash site . The plane had taken off from Punta Cana International Airport to fly to Arroyo Barril Airport, about 80 miles away. The plane was owned by private firm Sky High Aviation Services and had a registration number of HI-957. The Aviation Safety Network confirmed the crash today and said: 'The plane crashed shortly after takeoff. The pilot tried to perform an emergency landing, but the plane crashed near the airport. 'All seven occupants, a pilot and six passengers, died in the crash. 'The plane was destroyed by fire.' Punta Cana Airport’s tower reported it had lost contact with the plane once it took off, according to Domincan Today. Olivo said civil aviation officials were dispatched to the scene to investigate the cause of the crash. The crash occurred in the grounds of Cocotal Golf and Country Club in the Punta Cana region of the island . The plane had taken off from Punta Cana Airport (pictured) and was heading towards Arroyo Barril Airport . The accident is believed to have happened at about 8.15am in the east of the island, which is a popular tourist destination (pictured). Local police said two British citizens and six Spanish nationals were onboard the flight .

Two Britons thought to be among seven killed in Caribbean plane crash . Piper PA-32 plane crashed in the Punta Cana region of Dominican Republic . Foreign Office confirmed it is looking into reports of UK citizens on aircraft . It is believed pilot was attempting emergency landing when crash occurred .

They're supposed to be the ones who take the rubbish away. But in one residential street, a local refuse collector has been exposed as a rogue litterer, dumping plastic bin bags in an alleyway. His antics were captured on CCTV installed by frustrated residents in Oldham, Manchester, who had noticed the rubbish piling up. Residents confused over who had been dumping bags full of rubbish in an alley next to their street were stunned when CCTV revealed a binman . Rather than load the bags into his lorry, the bin man was filmed lifting them out of dustbins along Park Road in Glodwick before tossing them down an alley. Another CCTV video shows council workers arriving in the same alleyway days later. They searched the contents of the bags before placing stickers on each of them warning residents they could face fines of up to £50,000 for not having disposed of rubbish properly. It was captured on video installed by resident Zed Liaqat who, along with others on the street, thought one of their neighbours had been dumping the bags there. 'For at least a year now we have had an issue with rubbish bags being dumped in the alleyway,' said Mr Liaqat. 'There is always a pile of them there, cars drive over them because it is quite a busy passageway and the bags end up splitting and rubbish flies everywhere. 'For all this time I, along with fellow residents, assumed it was one of our neighbours and it has actually caused a bit of tension because we thought someone was doing this on their own doorstep.' The footage showed the binman lifting the bags out o wheelie bins before throwing them to the side . Adnan Islam's father had been sent a letter by the council inviting him to a recorded interview over the issue before the CCTV was obtained . After watching the footage Mr Liaqat was shocked to discover it had been council workers that were fly-tipping all along. 'When I watched it I was gobsmacked, it was a binman. You would have never thought it would be the people who are supposed to take the rubbish away. 'As a community we are shocked, something has to be done about this.' Some of the residents had been sent letters threatening legal action if the rubbish was not cleared up. Adnan Islam, who also lives on Park Road, revealed how his dad received such letter which invited him to a taped interview at Oldham Council Offices with a view to having the matter dealt with in magistrates' court. 'This has really worried my dad. The letter mentions court and says he will be arrested if he doesn¹t attend the interview,' said Mr Islam. 'After watching the video I have no doubt this is why my dad has been accused. 'When I saw the video I was stunned. We take pride in our area so we want answers.' Local councillor Arooj Shah said 'individuals' such as those shown in the video 'ruin it for everyone'. An Oldham Council spokesman said the issue was being dealt with 'extremely seriously'. 'Our staff must also lead by example. We are taking this matter extremely seriously and investigating it. 'We will not hesitate to take appropriate disciplinary action, where necessary,' Helen Lockwood, Oldham Council¹s executive director for co-operatives and neighbourhoods, said. Oldham Council had slapped stickers on the bin bags because they were not properly disposed of. It said it was investigating the footage .

Residents in Oldham were confused over growing pile of rubbish in alley . They had begun receiving letters from the council threatening legal action . One home owner installed CCTV to find out who was fly-tipping in street . The video revealed council workers had been discarding bin bags in alley .

As Jimmy Anderson prepares to play his 100th Test - needing only three wickets to equal Ian Botham’s England-record haul of 383 - Sportsmail's Lawrence Booth spoke to those who knew him and played with him in his early days for Burnley, Lancashire and England. England quick James Anderson plays his 100th Test match in Antigua against the West Indies from Monday . Anderson needs just three wickets to go level with Sir Ian Botham as England's top Test wicket taker . MICHAEL BROWN . Burnley CC team-mate, now club chairman . We used to call Jimmy the ‘Pro Killer’. Playing in the Lancashire League, he’d regularly get the opposition professional out. He was quite a slight kid. It was probably when he was 17 that we thought, wow, he’s got some pace. And he had this ability to bowl jaffas. When he bowled so brilliantly against Pakistan in the 2003 World Cup everyone at Burnley was saying: ‘We’ve seen these magic balls before.’ Anderson was known as Pro Killer during his days with Burnley, reveals former team-mate and now club chairman Michael Brown . My mum can take some of the credit for Jimmy being signed by Lancashire. He was bowling really well for Burnley, and she rang up John Stanworth, who was at the club at the time. Jimmy was invited for trials by Lancashire and that was that. He was always a shy lad. But he cares very much. JOHN STANWORTH . Former Lancashire player development manager . His potential was brought to my attention by Val Brown so I’m not going to take credit for unearthing Jimmy. I didn’t necessarily think he’d be the bowler he is today but there was just something about him. When he arrived for Under 17 nets he was a shy introvert but with the ability to bowl at good pace. But it was the late swing that stood out. Even established batsmen struggled to line him up. They were playing and missing all the time. He made them look ordinary. In the early days I just left him alone. He had these unusual mannerisms, like not looking at the batsman at the point of delivery, and a strange rotation of the shoulders. But I ignored all that even when coaches at other counties were pointing it out. I just said: ‘We’ve got a 17-year-old bowling 80mph and getting the top three out!’ WARREN HEGG . Anderson’s first captain at Lancashire and wicketkeeper . He burst on to the scene in my first year as captain. There was talk of this kid from the valleys in Lancashire. He wouldn’t say boo to a goose but bowled like the speed of light with the funniest action. He bowled to me in a centre net practice at Old Trafford and was either turning me inside out or hitting me on the shin. I thought: ‘Either I’m losing it or this kid’s special’. And he really was. We sat down with coach Mike Watkinson and tried to work out how to set fields that were both attacking and defensive at the same time in case he sent down the odd poor ball. So we’d have three slips, a gully and a deep point. It gave him confidence to concentrate on how to be a fast bowler. He went from strength to strength. Anderson (back row second from left) 'wouldn’t say boo to a goose but bowled like the speed of light,' says his 2002 Lancashire captain Warren Hegg (front row fifth from left) He was a keeper’s dream. He was in the high-80s and took the ball away so I always thought I was going to get a nick. That said, he was partly responsible for ending my career a few games early. He bowled James Middlebrook down at Chelmsford and I dislocated a thumb after the ball ricocheted off the bails. But I could console myself with the thought that I’d kept to England’s best. MIKE WATKINSON . Anderson’s first coach at Lancashire . I was coaching the Lancashire second team when Jimmy arrived. He had wicked pace back then - probably even more than he has now - but he could be a little inconsistent. Some would swing, others wouldn’t. I’d been a swing bowler myself before changing to spin and I did some work with him before one game at Middleton. I tried to convey to him the importance of the relationship between the ball and the fingertips. He related to it straight away. Since then, he’s worked things out for himself. Jimmy’s been his own best coach. IAN WARD . Anderson’s first first-class victim: Lancashire v Surrey, Old Trafford, May 31, 2002 . He was then as he is now - as lithe as a whippet. His run-up was the same. I just remember him being quality. He had this very fast arm which was difficult to pick up at first. To me, a left-hander, it was an awayswinger. I remember getting one that was too good for me and edged it to Warren Hegg. Sky Sports commentator Ian Ward (left with Shane Warne) was Jimmy's first first-class victim . I thought ‘Christ, this guy can bowl!’ In those days Lancashire had Peter Martin and Glen Chapple and we weren’t expecting them to go on forever. We thought, they’ve found another one already. That was the talk in the Surrey dressing-room. And when he got Ramps in the second innings you could see he had something different. MARK RAMPRAKASH . Dismissed first ball in the second innings of the above match . I faced his first couple of balls in the first innings and they were wide of off stump. But they went through noticeably quickly and hit the keeper’s gloves quite hard. He was swinging it and getting it through at a good lick. Mark Ramprakash, now England batting coach, was dismissed LBW with the first ball of the second innings . In the second innings he gave me a straight one first ball. It was fast and swinging in and it hit me plumb in front. I was beaten for pace and a little bit of inswing, or maybe reverse. It was a terrific delivery. You tend to remember when a young man comes in and does that straight away. It raised a few eyebrows. At the Old Trafford Test against India last summer I was sitting on the team balcony as batting coach and I couldn’t remember a better exhibition of swing bowling. To witness that live was amazing. NASSER HUSSAIN . Anderson’s first England captain, in 2002-03 . He came into the team after yet another Ashes disaster. He was a breath of fresh air, a natural talent - very un-English! He wasn’t over-coached or too technical. He just ran in and bowled swing. He was the kind of player you might get from Pakistan. Anderson and his first England captain Nasser Hussain celebrate a wicket during the 2003 World Cup . For such a young lad, he wasn’t someone you needed to over-manage or look after. He was incredibly quiet but he knew exactly what he wanted to do. If anything I probably had such a good impression of him that I gave him more responsibility than I should have done - like bowling him instead of Andrew Caddick at the end of our World Cup game against Australia at Port Elizabeth in 2003. He got hit for six and I apologised to him later. He was playing pool, shrugged his shoulders, and got on with his game. But I knew he was going to be one of our greats. It’s one thing being a swing bowler but it’s the way he could get it to go so late. I faced him just once and he got me first ball at Old Trafford as part of a hat-trick. He’s a very clever cricketer. MARK BUTCHER . Man of the match on Anderson’s Test debut against Zimbabwe at Lord’s in 2003 . Anderson celebrates the wicket of Zimbabwe's Travis Friend with Michael Vaughan (right) and Robert Key (left) during his debut Test at Lord's in May 2003, in which Mark Butcher claimed five wickets and man of the match . Like Jimmy, I took five wickets in that game. I like to think I taught him everything he knows about swing bowling. This was the first time I’d seen him close up. He swung it both ways and at serious pace. I thought, we’ve found one here. I took a catch off him. Andy Bignaut was trying to work one through square-leg but he nicked it to slip. It was a cracking delivery. It’s an easy thing to do when you’re new to get your bouncer through quickly, then send down something a bit floaty when you bowl a fuller length. But his full balls were coming out at a good pace too. He was brilliant.

James Anderson plays his 100th Test match in Antigua starting Monday . The quick needs four scalps to become England top Test wicket taker . He was called 'Pro Killer' as a teen knocking over batsmen for Burnley . Mark Butcher recalls Jimmy's Test debut at Lord’s back in 2003 .

His pristine white uniform was the epitome of buttoned-up respectability. But that was Prince Harry’s only nod to formality yesterday as he began his month-long visit Down Under. Indeed, the playful royal larked around like a true larrikin. He laughed and joked with wellwishers. He offered handshakes and high fives. And he gurned like a good-un, making himself an instant hit with younger fans. Prince Harry was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, all keen to catch a glimpse of the royal . The Prince pulled funny faces at a young girl waiting in the crowd with her mother, as others snapped photos on their smartphones . 'The people's Prince' continued to show off his playful side, high-fiving a young boy who was waiting behind a barricade . The Prince is in Australia to report for official military duty but he enjoyed his interaction with excited fans . Prince Harry has declared 'selfies are bad' during his visit to the Australian capital of Canberra as revellers scrambled to get a piece of the royal on their camera phones . The prince spent 20 minutes chatting and posing for photographs for crowds in Canberra, where he made a beeline for a youngster with a banner saying ‘Redheads Rule’. Ginger-haired Ethan Toscan, 12, who earned a high five from the royal after he spotted his home-made sign in the crowd, said: ‘He said it was awesome to be a redhead. 'It was a pleasure meeting the prince and being able to shake his hand and give him a high five. I’m over the moon.’ While Harry was clearly eager to please, he didn’t go as far as agreeing to a selfie with a teenage admirer. The prince, 30, smiled as he told the girl: ‘No, I hate selfies ... I know you’re young, but selfies are bad. Just take a normal photograph.’ This seems to be a view shared by his grandmother, the Queen, who has said she finds it ‘strange’ to be greeted by a sea of smartphones at public engagements. Harry joked around with Ethan after spotting his sign and walking over to chat with the 12-year-old boy . Young Prince Harry fan Ethan poses with his 'Red Heads Rule' poster outside Canberra's War Memorial on Monday . Hundreds waited in the rain to see Harry, who was wearing a wristband in support of his charity project the Invictus Games – a sports event for injured service personnel – featuring the slogan: ‘I am the master of my fate.’ On arrival at the Australian War Memorial, he laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It is likely to be his only public engagement during a four-week attachment to the Australian army, during which he is expected to train on helicopter simulators and join bush patrols in the North. Harry is in the last few weeks of his service before leaving the Army in June. He and Prince Charles will travel to Turkey later this month for the Anzac Day dawn service at Gallipoli, where Commonwealth forces including a joint Australian and New Zealand army suffered heavy casualties during the First World War. There was a potentially awkward moment as Dr Brendan Nelson, director of the Australian War Memorial, asked if Harry had seen the film ‘Gallipoli’. The 1981 movie, starring Mel Gibson, was criticised by some historians for depicting the British as ordering waves of Australian soldiers to their deaths. Harry said he had not seen the film and was told: ‘It’s worth watching.’ One woman grabbed Harry's face and leaned in for a kiss on the cheek, with the Prince happily obliging . Prince Harry put a smile on the faces of young and the old as the enthusiastic Aussies waited to greet him in the pouring Canberra rain . Prince Harry signs the visitors' book at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra .

Prince Harry arrived in Canberra and visited the Australian War Memorial in his only official public appearance . During this visit, he told a teenage admirer to give up the trend of snapping self-portraits, saying 'selfies are bad' The Prince, who is in Australia for a four-week secondment with Australian Defence Force, then reported for duty . The 30-year-old touched in Sydney on Monday at 8.30am, before travelling to Canberra in the ACT on a RAAF jet . Dressed in his white tropical dress uniform of the British Army, he also visited the Australian War Memorial .

Luis Suarez's wife Sofia has revealed that the Barcelona star told her he didn't bite Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during the World Cup in Brazil - before admitting the truth 10 days later. The Uruguayan received a four-month ban for the incident and was condemned by world football but still completed a £75million move from Liverpool to the La Liga side. His wife admits that Suarez didn't believe that he had done anything but the television replays suggested otherwise and he then owned up. Luis Suarez (right) was handed a four-month ban for biting Giorgio Chiellini during the World Cup match . The Uruguay striker bites down on the Italian's shoulder in front of the watching television cameras . Sofia told Canal 10: 'He told me he hadn’t done it. That is what he had in his head and even I began to believe it. But the television and radio spoke only about the bite and after 10 days of us being alone he told me the truth. 'On the day of the game I phoned him and asked what he had done. He responded with ‘what?’ The same had happened in England and I insisted: ‘Again?’ He replied: ‘I haven’t done anything. Are you not happy because Uruguay qualified?' Ever since his ban was uplifted, Suarez has shone for his new side alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar, with the La Liga, Champions League and Copa del Rey treble still very much a possibility. Sofia, seen her with her husband at Anfield, says that he told her that he didn't bite the defender . The Uruguayan has been in superb form for Barcelona since joining the club from Liverpool in the summer .

Luis Suarez's wife admits that her husband denied biting Giorgio Chiellini . The Barcelona star was given a four-month ban following the incident . The shocking bite was caught on television cameras during the World Cup . CLICK HERE to see who Suarez will face in the Champions League . CLICK HERE for all the latest Barcelona news .

A psychiatrist treating the man who shot Ronald Reagan said the patient wants to start a band and should be allowed to publish his music anonymously. Dr Giorgi-Guarnieri testified on Friday during court hearings in Washington, D.C., that will ultimately determine whether and under which conditions John Hinckley Jr. will be allowed to live full time outside a mental hospital. Giorgi-Guarnieri said Hinckley should be allowed to start the band but not perform publicly. One of Hinckley's interests is music, and he sings and plays the guitar. He also participates in music therapy. John Hinckley Jr, in 2014, the would-be assassin of President Ronald Reagan, pictured for the first time since a court ruled he can spend 17 days a month away from a mental home where he has been for the last three decades at his mother's Virginia home . Secret Service agents and bystanders attend to those injured in the assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan by John Hinckley Jr on March 30, 1981.  Hinckley's lawyers said mental illness drove the then 25-year-old Hinckley to shoot the President in an effort to impress actress Jodie Foster . Hinckley's lawyer and treatment team say he's ready to live full time at his 89-year-old mother's home in Virginia under certain conditions. Hinckley has been allowed freedom in stages. He spends 17 days a month at his mother's Williamsburg home. If the man who shot President Reagan is allowed to leave a mental hospital for good, he should have to live under strict conditions, wearing an ankle monitoring device and driving a car with a GPS tracking device, government lawyers said on Thursday. Hinckley's attorney, Barry Levine, said on Wednesday on the first day of hearings that Hinckley is 'clinically ready' to live permanently outside the hospital, a position supported by his treatment team. Levine said that the mental illness that drove the then 25-year-old Hinckley to shoot the president in 1981 in an effort to impress actress Jodie Foster has been in 'full and stable remission' for more than two decades. But Levine and government lawyers disagree about the conditions Hinckley should have to comply with if he is allowed to live full-time outside of St. Elizabeth's mental hospital in Washington, his home since a jury found him not guilty by reason of insanity in the shooting. Prosecutors have proposed about three dozen conditions if Hinckley lives permanently at his mother's home in Williamsburg. Hinckley in his police mugshot in 1981 after he shot President Reagan. He has been allowed his freedom in stages following the assassination attempt . President Reagan with wife Nancy at George Washington University Hospital four days after the assassination attempt on him in 1981 . Those restrictions include monitoring software on the home's computer and a ban on searching for information about: himself, Reagan, Foster, and Reagan press secretary James Brady, who also was injured in the shooting. Prosecutors also want him prohibited from setting up social media accounts on sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn, at least partly because he has been diagnosed with a narcissistic personality disorder, though his doctors say its effects have diminished. Hinckley's lawyers and the hospital oppose many of the restrictions. VJ Hyde, one of the people involved with Hinckley's case at St. Elizabeths, testified on Thursday that it could be helpful for Hinckley to explore information about himself, including news stories and information about the shooting and the people he hurt. Hyde also said the hospital 'adamantly opposes' requiring Hinckley to wear an ankle monitor. Hyde said 'many people don't recognize' Hinckley anymore, and he said the monitor would further stigmatize him. The judge overseeing Hinckley's case, U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedman, previously rejected prosecutors' request to have Hinckley wear an ankle monitor during the 17-day visits to his mother's home. Freedom for Hinckley, who turns 60 next month, has come gradually. For a dozen years, Friedman has allowed him increasing freedom, with the purpose of reintegrating him into society. Friedman first agreed in 2003 that he could have day visits with his family in the Washington area, then local overnight visits. Visits with his parents in Williamsburg followed. Those were expanded to 17 days by the judge in late 2013. It will ultimately be up to Friedman whether to let Hinckley live full time in Williamsburg and, if so, under what conditions. Some of the conditions attorneys are discussing are ones Hinckley already complies with while in Williamsburg and which both sides agree on: carrying a GPS-enabled cellphone, not talking to the media, and attending individual and group therapies. The U.S. Secret Service also keeps watch on Hinckley now and then, but it's not a condition of his release. Scott Hinckley, brother of John Hinckley, arrives at the federal courthouse in DC on Wednesday for the hearing on whether his sibling should spend more time outside the mental institution that he was sentenced to after shooting President Reagan .

Dr Giorgi-Guarnieri testified at hearing that will ultimately determine whether Hinckley will be allowed to live full time outside a mental hospital . Giorgi-Guarnieri said Hinckley should be allowed to start the band but not perform publicly . Hinckley's lawyer and treatment team say he's ready to live full time at his 89-year-old mother's home in Virginia under certain conditions .

A young man whose former 26-stone bulk drove him to a suicide attempt has lost more than half his bodyweight and become a ripped gym instructor. Nathan Priestley, 21, from Norwich, Norfolk, was once dubbed ‘Jabba the Hutt’ by bullies and became so depressed over his size that he refused to leave his house for a year. He was just 18 when he took an overdose of 30 pills, but survived, ironically, because he hadn’t taken enough to defeat his massive frame. Scroll down for video . From bulk to hulk: Nathan Priestley, 21, from Norwich, Norfolk, pictured before (left) and after (right) his staggering weight loss, was once dubbed ‘Jabba the Hutt’ by bullies . Following his suicide attempt in September 2011, something snapped in Nathan and he made the decision to stop wallowing in self-pity and turn his life around. Within two years, he had shrunk to 14 stone. During the first year, he would only exercise in the dark from fear others would mock his efforts as he struggled to start shedding the pounds. Nathan ran the streets in the dead of night when no-one was around and turned off the lights so he could use a treadmill at his local gym unseen. After a year, Nathan started using weights to tone his slimmed-down figure, and was so successful he landed himself a job as a personal trainer. Nathan, now a trim 13 stone, said: 'I was always overweight as a kid and as I grew up the bullying contributed to that because I tended to comfort eat. 'Others would throw sweets at me when I was on the bus and call me "fatty", "fat mess" and "Jabba the Hutt". Transformation: Nathan's former 26-stone bulk (left) drove him to a suicide attempt when he was only 18, but he has since lost more than half his bodyweight and is now a ripped gym instructor (right) Following his suicide attempt, something snapped in Nathan, pictured before his weight loss, and he made the decision to stop wallowing in self-pity and turn his life around . During the first year, he would only exercise in the dark from fear others would mock his efforts as he struggled to start shedding the pounds . 'It was at that period in high school where I started to become really self-conscious about my weight. 'I didn’t leave the house for a year and the only time I would leave my room would be to go downstairs to get food.' Nathan added: 'My parents were really worried about me and tried to tell me to go and see somebody for help. 'After the failed suicide I realised that I needed to turn my life around and I started to diet. 'It was scary going outside and I was too afraid to leave the house because I thought people would be judging me. Before his lifestyle overhaul, Nathan was a sugar addict who gorged on bacon and egg butties, chocolate bars and greasy takeaways. He then went cold turkey and cut out junk food, chocolate, crisps and alcohol, and said he was left suffering from flu-like symptoms as a result. Nathan snacked on cashew nuts and went on a strict low-carb diet which helped him lose a stone a month for eight months. In progress: Nathan said, 'I never went to the gym at the beginning because I had no confidence, so for the first month it was purely diet' He added, 'When I did eventually start going to the gym, I used to run in a darkened room which was there for people with low self-esteem' 'I never went to the gym at the beginning because I had no confidence so for the first month it was purely diet. 'Then I would get up at three or four in the morning to go for a jog because I didn’t want anybody to see me. 'When I did eventually start going to the gym, I used to run in a darkened room which was there for people with low self-esteem.' By September 2013 - exactly two years after his suicide attempt - Nathan had dropped 14 stone, and has spent the last year dedicating his time to building the perfect body. Nathan now plans to enter body building competitions to showcase his transformation. Old ways: Before his lifestyle overhaul, Nathan was a sugar addict who gorged on bacon and egg butties, chocolate bars, alcohol and greasy takeaways, all of which he then quit cold turkey . 'I just want to show that it is possible to achieve what you want and it is never too late to get to where we want to be in life,' he said. 'I am so much happier now and my life at the moment has completely changed around from where it was three years ago.' He added: 'I am single but I do get attention from girls that I obviously wouldn't have got before. 'I want to show the people that bullied and harassed me that no matter how hard they beat me down, I will achieve more than them. 'If you’re unhappy with yourself, nothing is impossible and you should follow your dreams to become the absolute best version of yourself.' Reformed: By September 2013 - exactly two years after his suicide attempt - Nathan had dropped 13 stone, and has spent the last year dedicating his time to building the perfect body . Breakfast: Smoked salmon with egg and avocado . Lunch: Turkey salad . Snack: Cashew nuts or beef jerky . Dinner: Chicken and vegetables . Breakfast: Two bowls of cereal and a bacon and egg sandwich . Lunch: Takeaway burger or fish and chips . Snack: Crisps and a chocolate bar . Dinner: Healthy family cooked meal . Snack: Sainsbury’s meal deal .

Nathan Priestly, 21, slimmed from from 26 stone to 13 stone over two years . A failed suicide attempt at 18 was his catalyst for change . Nathan, from Norwich, traded alcohol and takeaways for the gym . He now wants to show his school bullies that he's defeated them .

A teenager who was dragged from a bus stop and brutally raped has broken her silence in a bid to catch the man who tried to murder her in the horrific attack. The 18-year-old was hit over the head 20 times with a rock and dragged into a garden where she was raped by the man and left for dead in the Beeston area of Leeds last month. The unidentified victim will speak out in tonight's episode of Crimewatch in which she tells reporters she is too scared to sleep for fear of reliving the ordeal in her dreams. West Yorkshire police have released a new e-fit of an attacker who left a teenager for dead after a savage attack at a bus stop. The unidentified victim will speak out in tonight's episode of Crimewatch in which she tells reporters she is too scared to sleep for fear of reliving the ordeal in her dreams . In the programme, she describes how she was waiting for the bus home in the Beeston area of Leeds last month. She was grabbed by the man, who is still at large, and pushed into the garden. There she was bludgeoned several times over the head with a large stone before being raped and left for dead . In the programme, she describes waiting for the bus home when she was grabbed by the man, who is still at large, and pushed into the garden. There she was bludgeoned several times over the head with a large stone before being raped and left for dead. The victim told Crimewatch: 'Then it was getting dark. I went to the bus stop. I was waiting for a bus to go home. 'I haven't been able to stop thinking about what happened. I've stopped sleeping because I can see what happened when I am trying to sleep.' He is described as being of Pakistani or Middle Eastern origin, in his early twenties and slim with a receding hairline. West Yorkshire Police are treating the crime as a rape and attempted murder, and are scouring the area for clues as to his whereabouts. This is the blood-stained rock used by a rapist to hit his 18-year-old victim over the head 20 times before sexually assaulting her in a harrowing attack . A map showing the areas of Leeds, where the rapist had been stalking women on the night of the attack . CCTV from earlier the same evening on March 6 shows a man of the same description stalking three other women elsewhere in the city. The force have since released a new e-fit of the attacker, based on the victim's description. The morphed image uses the previous e-fit and the description given by one of the women he was caught following. Detective Superintendent Nick Wallen said: 'We believe this new image is the most realistic likeness we have yet had of the man we are still working very hard to identify. 'It has been created from the victim's description of him and from the recollection of one of the women he stalked in the period leading up to the attack. 'I would ask people to study it very closely alongside the other elements of description that we have already released and think hard about whether they know who it is.' In a graphic CCTV sequence the man is seen dragging the woman from the bus stop and into a garden to rape her . This chilling footage was released by West Yorkshire Police in a bid to trace the man who is wanted for rape and attempted murder . The Crimewatch team filmed in Leeds last week using actors to re-account the harrowing events, including the areas where the three other women has been stalked. The reconstruction, which airs on Crimewatch at 9pm, will include information from the victim's police interviews and comments made as she tries to recover from her ordeal. Det Supt Wallen added: 'This was an appalling attack on a young woman where a shocking level of violence was used which could so easily have had fatal consequences. 'It has understandably had a very significant traumatic effect on the victim and that clearly comes across in the emotive comments she has made which feature in tonight's Crimewatch programme. 'We are very grateful to the local and national media for all the support they have given our ongoing appeals over the last seven weeks. 'Crimewatch is however a particularly prominent platform for the appeal and we are hoping that among its millions of viewers tonight could be someone who has that crucial information that could help us to identify this man.' The detective added: 'We are hopeful that the woman shown being followed, who we have not yet identified, will come forward as a result of this new appeal. 'Although we are now seven weeks into this investi gation, our resolve to catch this man remains as strong as it was on day one. 'We are continuing to conduct a very wide range of enquiries to identify him and would urge anyone who thinks they know who it might be to contact us immediately.' A reward of £5,000 is offered for any information that leads to the rapist's arrest and conviction. Anyone with any information is urged to immediately contact West Yorkshire Police.

18-year-old who had been waiting at a bus stop raped and left for dead . Attacker hit her on head with rock 20 times before dragging her into garden . The unidentified victim will speak in a Crimewatch documentary tonight . In it she tells reporters she is too scared to sleep for fear of reliving ordeal .

A SkyWest Airlines pilot plunged a plane carrying 75 passengers into a terrifying dive on Wednesday after a reported, potentially catastrophic loss of cabin pressure in mid-air. Frightened passengers held their heads and prayed as Flight 5622, operating as a United Express, dropped nearly 30,000 feet in eight minutes and made an emergency landing in Buffalo, New York. The situation arose about an hour after take-off, when three passengers on the Embraer 175 twin-jet from Chicago to Connecticut lost consciousness and others began feeling dizzy and sick. When the plane landed, SkyWest initially claimed that the aircraft landed 'out of an abundance of caution' because of one sick passenger and denied there was any mechanical malfunction - which conflicted with reports from people on the plane. Late on Wednesday, the airline said new information from medical personnel confirmed that 'a total of three passengers reported a loss of consciousness while on the flight'. Scroll down for video . Emergency responders came onboard SkyWest Flight 5622 after it made an emergency landing in Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday following a reported loss of cabin pressure . Mary Cunningham, a nurse, who was on board the flight assisted one passenger who passed out, getting her oxygen. She said that the plane did not land because of just one person's medical emergency as a lot of people on board began to feel dizzy and unwell . Passenger Frank Angelo said he immediately feared for the safety of his wife and kids as the plane 'nosedived' 30,000 feet in just eight minutes . 'You could feel something in the air, something just wasn't right,' recalled one passenger before the plane plunged miles in mere minutes. Passenger Larry Johnson, right, said: 'A lot of people with their heads down praying. It just felt like a re-enactment' Emergency nurse, Mary Cunningham, said she helped treat an unconscious passenger when another passed out beside her and others nearby started feeling faint. 'The flight attendant and myself started not feeling very well while we were in the middle of the flight helping out. I had to sit down. I was short-of-breath, light-headed [and] didn't feel great,' said Cunningham to NBC Connecticut. Initially, reports came in that a cabin door had opened during the flight, leading to dramatic loss in cabin pressure. When the plane landed at 11.40am, the FAA issued a statement saying the crew 'reported a pressurization problem and declared an emergency', shortly before landing in Buffalo. However, in a second statement the FAA put out on Wednesday afternoon, there was no mention of a 'pressurization' issue. When contacted by the LA Times to explain this, a spokesperson for the FAA would not say why the change was made. However, an official with knowledge of the incident told the LA Times that crew members did report that a door had come open at 38,000 feet and was causing 'rapid depressurization.' On landing this was declared untrue and SkyWest airlines said they were examining what happened on the aircraft midflight. SkyWest spokeswoman Marissa Snow said: 'There were no reports before the unconscious passenger prior to the initiated descent, but I can't speak to what may have been the specific cause of their feeling ill.' SkyWest added that there was no indication of any problems with the doors and that its mechanics were inspecting the aircraft. Nose dive: Emergency vehicles surround a SkyWest Airlines plane, operating as United Express, that made an emergency landing at Buffalo Niagara International Airport on Wednesday . Flight 5622, from Chicago to Hartford, made an emergency landing in Buffalo . Passenger, Dave Barkley, 46, told the LA Times that he was sat near the front of the aircraft and he saw a flight attendant race to the cockpit and tell the pilot passengers were falling unconscious. Suddenly, the pilot announced the plane was going to begin an emergency landing over Detroit. 'They said there was a pressure problem with the plane,' he said. 'There was no door flying open or anything like that. It was something very gradual.' Barkley said that while the passengers were calm, he was annoyed about with public statements the airline has made. 'The way SkyWest is reporting it is that someone got sick, and they had to land,' he told the LA Times. 'But the way we understand it, they got sick because of the lack of oxygen or lack of pressure in the plane.' A nurse flying on the Embraer 175 twin-jet described a growing sense of panic and hysteria as she herself began to feel ill while treating two women who had passed out. It was at that moment the pilot took decisive action and put the plane into a steep dive rather than take any risks. 'The passenger was lethargic. She was responding but her color was off. She didn't look good. We got her some oxygen. She was much more alert after getting the oxygen,' the nurse, Mary Cunningham, tells NBC Connecticut. Cunningham says she returned to her seat once the woman felt better. It was then when she says the woman sitting behind the first passed out, as well. Then Cunningham, herself, took a turn. Passengers arriving at Buffalo Niagara International Airport react to the group of media gathered to report on a SkyWest Airlines plane that made an emergency landing after one passenger aboard Flight 5622 lost consciousness and the pilots rapidly descended 'out of an abundance of caution.' Courtesy WKBW . 'The flight attendant and myself started not feeling very well while we were in the middle of the flight helping out. I had to sit down. I was short-of-breath, light-headed [and] didn't feel great.' Passenger Larry Johnson said, 'A lot of people with their heads down praying. It just felt like a re-enactment.' While another passenger said, 'you could just feel something in the air, something just wasn't quite right.' For nearly eight minutes, the plane descended at a very steep incline, dropping as fast as 7,000 feet per minute, while flying over Lake Erie, flight tracking service FlightAware said. The flight originated in Chicago and had been bound for Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. It landed at Buffalo Niagara International Airport in Buffalo at about 11:40 a.m. SkyWest Inc., which is based in St. George, Utah, said the jet landed safely and a passenger received medical attention before being released. An additional 15 adults and two children were evaluated upon landing, but none required treatment outside the airport, airport spokesman C. Douglas Hartmayer said. 'Anyone who said they didn't feel well was treated at the gate,' he said. 'We want to understand the circumstances and what SkyWest knows before we decide what, if any, action we would take,' said Kelly Nantel, spokeswoman for the National Transportation Safety Board. Snow said the plane's oxygen masks did not release. According to WKBW, one passenger said the plane 'nosedived' and crew told fliers that there was a loss of cabin pressure, but that turned out not to be true. SkyWest has 29 Embraer 175s in its fleet. The aircraft seats 76 passengers with two flight attendants. In a statement, the FAA said: 'SkyWest Airlines Flight 5622, an Embraer E170 aircraft, landed safely at Buffalo International Airport at 11.40am after the crew declared an emergency. 'The FAA will investigate.' The Skywest flight made an emergency landing at Buffalo Airport (pictured) on its journey from Chicago O'Hare to Bradley International Airport in Connecticut .

SkyWest Inc, based in St. George, Utah, said the jet landed safely and three passengers received medical attention before being released . The Embraer 175 twin-jet, traveling from Chicago to Hartford, Connecticut, carrying 75 passengers dropped from 38,000ft to 10,000ft in three minutes . The FAA said initial information indicated the Embraer E170 jet may have had a pressurization problem . Three passengers passed out on board the flight and an additional 15 adults and two children were evaluated upon landing .

Rafael Nadal's bid for a ninth Barcelona Open title ended in third-round defeat as Italian Fabio Fognini edged a hard-fought encounter 6-4, 7-6 (8-6) to move into the quarter-finals. Second-seed Nadal had easily seen off Nicolas Almagro in the previous round but found himself in trouble against Fognini, who had won in three sets in their previous meeting on the clay of Rio earlier this year. And on the same surface in front of Nadal's home crowd, it was Fognini who took the opening set 6-4 after a crucial break in the latter stages, though the second set was to prove an even tighter affair. Rafael Nadal was dumped out of the Barcelona Open after losing to Italian Fabio Fognini in the third round . In front of a home crowd, the world No 4 was looking for his ninth career title on the Catalan clay court . Fognini was able to save six break points in the opening game before conceding it to Nadal, though neither player really dominated even as the Spaniard went 4-2 up. After Fognini first fought back to 4-4, the set eventually went to a tie-break with Nadal this time having to work his way back from facing match point at 6-3 to level up. Nadal showed his resolve late on but it was Fognini who eventually won through 8-6, with his opponent missing a relatively routine forehand. It was Fognini's first win in his six Barcelona appearances but he will now face Pablo Andujar, who also caused an upset in coming through 6-3, 6-4 against fifth-seed Feliciano Lopez. Nadal, who was denied his 20th win of the season, cut an extremely disappointed figure after his defeat, going so far as terming it 'a disaster'. In quotes published on the Barcelona Open website, the world No 4 said: 'My game was mundane. I didn't have enough power, speed and control in my forehand. I didn't manage to push Fognini back. Fognini edged a hard-fought encounter 6-4, 7-6 (8-6) to move into the quarter-finals of the Barcelona Open . 'Fabio played better and he deserved to win. I did not deserve to win. That's why I will accept the upcoming challenges. I will work hard until I get back to my best. But it will be a while. 'It's a very sad day for me. This tournament means a lot to me, it's one of the best ATP 500 events on the tour and I feel at home.' Defending champion Kei Nishikori had little trouble going past Santiago Giraldo in straight sets, the 6-2, 6-1 win coming in just under 90 minutes. Nishikori, who had beaten Giraldo to win the crown last year, survived several break points to ensure a match-up against Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain. Spaniard Nadal has just one title to his name since winning his 10th French Open in June last year . Fognini (pictued) goes on to face Pablo Andujar, who also caused an upset against fifth seed Feliciano Lopez . Argentina's Pablo Cuevas made a good fist of his third-round match against Bautista Agut, even stretching the first set to a tie-break, but the seventh seed eventually won 7-6, (7-5) 6-2. David Ferrer continued the home presence in the tournament as he fended off Swedish wildcard Elias Ymer 6-3, 6-4 to set up a clash with Philipp Kohlschreiber who beat Benoit Paire 6-4, 7-6 (8-6). Martin Klizan levelled up his head-to-head record at 1-1 against Victor Estrella Burgos after beating him 6-4, 6-3 to progress to the quarter-finals. He faces the winner of an all-home encounter involving Tommy Robredo and Marcel Granollers.

Rafael Nadal was bidding for a ninth Barcelona Open title this year . But the world No 4 lost to Italian Fabio Fognini 6-4, 7-6 (8-6) in third round . Nadal has won just one title since winning his 10th French Open last June . The Spaniard admitted it was a 'very sad day' following the defeat .

Mauricio Pochettino insists he will not flood Tottenham's first team squad with players from the academy next season despite the success of his young stars. Harry Kane, Nabil Bentaleb and Ryan Mason, who are all products of Spurs' youth system, have taken giant strides in the senior set-up this season. Their success has led to calls for more youngsters to be promoted through the club, but Pochettino says he will cautious in his approach to blooding more youngsters. Mauricio Pochettino has questioned the logic of blooding more academy players based on past success . Nabil Bentaleb (left) has forged a strong partnership with Ryan Mason, while Harry Kane has been prolific . 'We need to be careful with that. Because Kane, Mason and Bentaleb are good this season, now we need to put all academy players in the team?,' said Pochetino. 'It's important to understand this is important for the club because it's our identity and philosophy and they can translate this passion for the club - but not because we need to show we are the best academy in the world. 'We need to be careful and work hard, we have fantastic staff, and the head of the academy John McDermott, but we need to analyse and be careful with the young players. 'Kane, Mason and Bentaleb are very important players in the team but it is not only these three are who very important for the team this season.' Meanwhile, Pochettino insists it is Hugo Lloris' ambition to play Champions League football with Tottenham after he was linked with a move away. Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has previously spoken of his desire to play in the Champions League . It has been suggested that the Frenchman would consider his future this summer if the club fail to finish in the top-four, a scenario which looks virtually certain. But Pochettino added: 'There's been no change from six months ago when we spoke about the rumour. Hugo wants to play the Champions League here for Tottenham and these rumours are nothing true. He is happy here and wants to reach the Champions League with Tottenham that is his dream.'

Mauricio Pochettino won't continue blooding youngsters unless approach is merited . Harry Kane, Nabil Bentaleb and Ryan Mason have flourished this season . Pochettino reiterates that Hugo Lloris is happy at White Hart Lane . Tottenham lie sixth in Premier League table ahead of trip to Southampton .

Derry Mathews will take on Venezuelan knockout artist Ismael Barroso for the interim WBA world title after Richar Abril pulled out of their April 18 date. Abril has been elevated to ‘champion in recess’ with Darleys Perez declared the full champion of the lightweight division. Abril was initially forced to withdraw from his title defence against Mathews in March after coming down with dengue fever from a mosquito bite and he withdrew again this week as he is still reeling from the after-effects of the virus that has left him unable to train. Liverpool's Derry Mathews (left) will go head-to-head with Ismael Barroso for the interim WBA world title . Derry was set to fight Cuban WBA champion Richar Abril but will instead face Barroso on the April 18 date . Mathews expressed his disappointment at losing out on a title shot with Abril, who was twice forced to withdraw through illness . Southpaw Barroso, a frightening puncher from El Tigre, has recorded 16 knockouts from 17 wins in his 19 fights (two draws), with 11 quick wins coming inside the first three rounds. Although Liverpool ace Mathews is disappointed that he won't be facing the champion Abril for the belt, the main consolation for him is that he will still challenge for a version of the world title. And Mathews believes that his higher level of experience: 48 fights over 15 years; 18 championship title fights; 264 career rounds and 20 knockouts from 37 wins, vastly outweighs Barroso’s and will give him the vital edge over the South American hitman. ‘It’s unfortunate that Abril’s pulled out again, but things in life happen for a reason and I’m delighted to still be fighting for a version of the WBA world title and I’m headlining the Echo Arena in front of my home fans,’ he said. In his absence WBA lightweight champion Abril (right) has been elevated to ‘champion in recess’ ‘I’ve seen some footage of him, he’s strong, with big right hands and left hooks and and can take you clean out, but I’m not going to be in a position to let him do that to me. ‘Barroso’s a very dangerous fighter and a massive, massive, puncher. Just look at his record, he’s banging people out left, right and centre and it makes frightening reading, but when I saw it I said straight away I’ll have this guy because I know that I can beat him. ‘I’ve been in this sport for over ten years; I’ve had more knockouts than he’s had fights; twice as many fights as him, and three times as many championship fights, in terms of experience he’s not on my level and I can use all of my experience to my advantage. ‘Even with the change of opponent at this stage, plus the change from Abril’s orthodox style to Barrosa’s southpaw style, we still have some time to study him and my trainer Danny Vaughn is confident we can come up with the plan to beat him. I’ll beat anyone at the moment with the way I’m feeling. ‘I’m in with a massive puncher, but I can punch a bit myself so the crowd will be in for an exciting fight and I can see me flattening him. If the opportunity comes to take him out early I’ll take it, but I know I’ve got to be smart in there.’

Derry Mathews will fight Ismael Barroso for the interim WBA world title . Mathews was set to face Richar Abril, who was forced to withdraw through illness . The Liverpudlian will now face Venezuelan southpaw Barroso on April 18 .

Testimony got under way Tuesday in the murder trial of a 24-year-old Kentucky woman who is accused of fatally shooting her lawyer boyfriend in the face in 2012. Shayna Hubers has been charged with murder in the October 12, 2012, of 29-year-old Ryan Poston inside his condominium in Highland Heights, Ohio. Hubers, who was 21 at the time, claimed she was acting in self-defense because the young attorney was shoving and hitting her, but during an interview with police she was quoted as telling a detective she gave Posten 'the nose job he wanted.' Gun-toting girlfriend: Shayna Hubers (left), 24, is on trial in the 2012 shooting death of her lawyer boyfriend, 29-year-old Ryan Poston . Crime scene: Police say Hubers shot Poston six times inside his Highland Heights, Ohio, condominium . On the first day of testimony Tuesday, jurors were shown a video of the defendant’s interview with police following the slaying. 'He was screaming at me at the top of his lungs after he had thrown me around the room,' the woman told a detective sitting across from her, reported Cincinnati.com. ‘I shot him enough times to kill him,’ she said, ‘so that he wouldn't suffer... He was laying there, twitching and making noises, and I shot him in the head. ‘I was watching him die. it was painful to watch him die and to know that I had done that,' reported WCPO. Hubers then described her late boyfriend of one year as 'vain' about his looks. ‘I shot him right here,’ she said in the video as she pointed to her nose. ‘I gave him his nose job he wanted.’ Gallows humor: Jurors were shown a videotaped police interview with Hubers, in which the woman, then 21, said Poston was 'vain' and she gave him the 'nose job he wanted' by shooting him in the face . Troubled: Poston's family described his relationship with Hubers, left, as tumultuous and said that the 29-year-old was trying to end it . Prosecutors argued that the woman intentionally shot the attorney six times across a table, including once in the face, after Poston tried to end their relationship. Hubers' attorneys have maintained that their client shot Poston to protect herself. During questioning, Hubers explained to detectives that she went to Poston's home ‘with the best intentions’ not to kill him, but to convince him to work out their differences and mend their relationship. But when she arrived, Poston allegedly 'resorted to violence.' The woman said the lawyer made fun of her speaking voice, insulted her family, and physically assaulted her by pushing and dragging her around. She detailed how the 29-year-old victim allegedly pushed her down against the arm of the couch and threw her against furniture in the moments before the first shot rang out. ‘He said, “You're just a hillbilly from Kentucky.” And I am. I guess the hillbilly came out in me, and I took up for myself,’ she told police in the recording played in court. Hubers’ trial is expected to last two weeks. She is being held in jail on $1.5million bond. Woman scorned: Hubers told police how Ryan Poston allegedly pushed and shoved her, insulted her family and mocked her for being a 'hillbilly from Kentucky.' She said: 'I guess the hillbilly came out in me, and I took up for myself’ Ryan Poston graduated from Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University in 2008, following in the footsteps of his grandfather and uncle. In May 2012, he started his own law practice specializing in personal injury cases in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. His family and friends have described him as a bright and hard-working young lawyer who had a promising future ahead of him. He is survived by his parents and three sisters. Hubers graduated from Lexington’s Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in 2009. In the fall of 2010, she made the Dean’s List at the University of Kentucky as a sophomore psychology major. Zevely said she is close with her parents, and her mother spent the day with her in Northern Kentucky prior to the shooting.

Testimony got under way in murder trial of 24-year-old Shayna Hubers accused of killing Ohio lawyer Ryan Poston in 2012 . Jurors were shown videotaped police interview with Hubers, where she claimed she shot Poston in self-defense . Hubers, then 21, told police she shot Poston in the face and then fired again to put him out of his misery . Hubers described Poston was 'vain' to detectives and said she gave him the 'nose job he wanted' by shooting him in the face . Woman told police how Poston allegedly pushed and shoved her, and mocked her for being a 'hillbilly from Kentucky'

Some people like to run with a dog as a companion, while others use a ‘smart’ accessory to keep track of the progress they’ve made. But now a team of researchers has devised a new jogging buddy - a drone that flies with you to keep you company. And they claim robotic companions could be used for a variety of other physical activities such as cycling, cross-country skiing and rowing. Scroll down for video . Australian researchers have tested their drone running companion. Called Joggobot (shown) it is designed to float in front of jogger when they run. The technology could allow it to track the speed and direction of the runner. And it could be used for other sports like cycling and rowing . The research, by the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia, reported Popular Science, was presented at the Computer-Human Interaction Conference in Seoul. In their paper, the researchers explained how they asked 13 joggers to run for an average of 26 minutes with a drone - specifically a quadcopter - as a companion. The goal was to see if a drone could motivate a runner to keep their pace up, and provide a companion that helped them stay fit. In this experiment, the quadcopters were programmed to follow a set path and speed, which the joggers also followed. The drone was designed to fly 13ft (four metres) in front of the jogger at a height of 10ft (three metres). Each participant was fitted with a Go Pro camera and, after finishing their run of between 15 and 40 minutes, gave their thoughts on having a robot companion. Most said that they found it was a good ‘pace keeper’, especially on straight sections of their run. Technology has been developed where a drone could lock onto a pattern on a runner’s shirt in order to track their speed and direction, although this hasn't been implemented yet. However, the researchers said their’s was ‘the first system that has been successfully deployed in an outdoor setting.’ ‘It forces you to go a certain pace, pushes you a bit further,’ said one runner. ‘If I was running by myself, I think my pace would vary a bit more, this is a more set pace.' Ultimately, it seemed that the runners felt a sense of ‘peer pressure’ similar to how one might feel if they were running with a human companion. In this experiment, the quadcopters were programmed to follow a set path, which the joggers also followed. However, technology has been developed where a drone could lock onto a pattern on a runner’s shirt in order to track their speed and direction (shown) There were some concerns from the runners, though; occasionally the quadcopter would deviate from its path, leading them to question their safety. And it also wobbled in the wind, which one runner likened to it having a personality of its own. One also noted that they ‘felt a bit awkward with a camera on my head and jogging with a robot.’ But they added: ‘I’m jogging with a robot, and people think it’s rad.’ The researchers think their study could help design flying robots that support joggers, and it could even be used for other sports as well such as cycling, cross-country skiing, rowing or even fun runs. Some runners may have dogs as jogging companions now, but will be using robots in the future? The team hope their research could inspire new ways to perform such activities . In a cycling scenario, the researchers say the drone could create a draft, ‘providing a psychological and maybe even physical boost.’ Other drones could display encouraging messages to keep motivation high. ‘Overall, our work aims to inspire other designers to utilise robotic systems to support exertion activities,’ the researchers concluded. There's no news yet on when - or if - this technology will be available to the public, though.

Australian researchers have tested their drone running companion . Called Joggobot it is designed to float in front of jogger when they run . Technology could allow it to track the speed and direction of the runner . And it could be used for other sports like cycling and rowing .

All eyes were on John Terry this afternoon as he made the short trip across London to face QPR in the west London derby. Loftus Road was the place where the Chelsea skipper racially abused then QPR defender Anton Ferdinand in October 2011. Ferdinand's brother Rio was injured for Sunday's match. Terry, who has been a crucial part of Jose Mourinho's Premier League title bid this season, played the full 90 minutes however as Chelsea scraped a 1-0 win, but how did he get on... John Terry (centre) celebrates at the final whistle with Didier Drogba (left) and Branislav Ivanovic . Reception . There was a hostile introduction for Terry as the teams lined up, before a cacophony of boos rang out around the ground as he touched the ball in the opening minute. There was, however, no noticeable reaction from any of Chris Ramsey's players until Charlie Austin made himself known to the centre-back late in the first half with a robust challenge. Terry experienced a hostile atmosphere at Loftus Road, but put in a good display at the back for Chelsea . Temperament . It was a moment to cherish for the QPR fans as Austin responded to an arm across the chest by shoving Terry to the ground off the ball. The Chelsea skipper momentarily lost his cool and berated the assistant referee to the delight of the crowd. His battle with the striker continued into the second half, with the pair taken aside for a word after squaring up to each other but it was Terry who had the last laugh as Cesc Fabregas' late equaliser sealed three points. The Chelsea captain rises above Bobby Zamora to head the ball away as he dominated at the back . Performance . The former England captain was rarely troubled by Bobby Zamora and Charlie Austin. Although the pair were prominent throughout, a lack of pace meant Terry and partner Gary Cahill were able to deal with everything thrown at them even though they were bailed out by Thibaut Cortouis at times. There was a nervy moment in the first half when a long ball over the top caught out the 34-year-old, and he was lucky his misjudged touch didn't cost the side as Cahill covered, but it was a fairly comfortable day for the defender. The Chelsea captain was made to stretch occasionally, but he and Gary Cahil dealt with QPR's threat well . Conduct . Despite an obvious attempt from Austin to get under the skin of Terry, he largely ignored the attention surrounding him and focused solely on leading his side to an important win while handling the occasion with maturity. There were wild celebrations from Terry at the final whistle as he responded to the constant jeers. Terry's combative encounter with Charlie Austin attracted the attention of referee Andre Marriner .

John Terry racially abused Anton Ferdinand at the ground in October 2011 . Terry is always the subject of crowds anger when he returns to QPR . However, he performed well as Chelsea snatched late winner .

Gareth Bale has been urged to ignore a return to the Premier League and persevere at Real Madrid by former Wales manager Mark Hughes. The world's most expensive player has endured a difficult second season at the Bernabeu. Despite starring in both the 2014 Copa del Rey and Champions League finals, the 25-year-old has become a figure of frustration for fans this term. The Welshman has been linked with English clubs including Manchester United and Chelsea but Hughes, who regrets only spending a single season in Spain, believes Bale should stay with Los Blancos. Gareth Bale has come under fire from fans in his second season at Real Madrid . The Welshman missed the Champions League quarter-final return against Atletico after picking up an injury . Bale, who won the Champions League in his first season, has been urged to stay at Real by Mark Hughes . 'He's done everything right up to this point and having a huge impact over there but if he can, stay as long as you can,' Hughes told the BBC. The Stoke manager played with former England striker Gary Lineker under Terry Venables for one season at Barcelona in 1988. Hughes struggled at the Nou Camp before being loaned to Bayern Munich, although that has not prevented him from advising his countryman to stay. Javier Hernandez celebrates after scoring a late winner to send Real into the Champions League semi-finals . 'It's such an opportunity,' he said. 'From my own personal experience I made the mistake of thinking 'I'll just go for a couple of years and I'll be back home and continue my career' which is totally the wrong approach. 'When you get the opportunity to go to a club such as Barcelona or Real Madrid you've got to go with the intention that you're going to try and stay there for as long as you can until they actually kick you out of the door. Hughes believes that Bale has the advantage of having a good family support unit with him in Spain . 'I went there when I was 23 but I was a young 23. I wasn't married and I'd only just met my wife-to-be a couple of months before. 'It was difficult - I was out there on my own at times. 'If you have a good support network, which by all accounts Gareth has over there, I'd say stay as long as you can because you'll look back and think what a great experience that was.

Gareth Bale has endured a difficult second season at Real Madrid . Former Tottenham winger has been linked with a return to the Premier League with Manchester United and Chelsea . Stoke manager Mark Hughes has urged Wales star to stay at the Bernabeu . READ: Bale desperate to stay and win over Real Madrid support . READ: Bale leads Football League Team of the Decade .

Japan's J-League is just four games into a new season, but already the behaviour of its players is hitting the headlines for the wrong reasons after a player appeared to stamp on an opponent's face. Videos of the South Korean defender Kim Min Hyeok, who plays for Sagan Tosu, have gone viral after he allegedly brutally stamped on the face of opponent Mu Kanazaki. Sagan are ninth in the J-League and furious claims have been made that the 23-year-old deliberately committed the horrific foul after being jostled by 11th-placed Kashima Antlers player Kanazaki. Kim Min Hyeok (left) and Mu Kanazaki (right) fight it out for the ball on the wing during a J-League clash . After Kanazaki went down, it is alleged that Hyeok stamped down on the face of his fallen opponent . Despite the vicious looking nature of Hyeok’s apparent attack and Kanazaki’s dramatic clutch to his face, the defender only received a yellow card and was allowed to play on, much to the fans' uproar. Whether or not the foul was intentional, it is suspected that the reason for Japanese fans’ outcry is not so much the act itself, but the fact that it was committed by a South Korean player. Hyeok's boot appears to scrape down Kanazaki's face, but the man on the floor came out as the winner later . Hyeok was somehow only shown a yellow card for the challenge that infuriated fans at the stadium . Some Japanese fans have demanded not only the expulsion of Hyeok, but of all South Koreans, from the game. However, regardless of the controversy, justice - to some extent - was served when the supposed stamped-on player’s team won 3-1, with Kanazaki among the goals.

Kim Min Hyeok has been accused of stamping on an opponent's face . Video footage appears to show Hyeok's foot scraping Mu Kanazaki's face . Kanazaki was among the goals in a 3-1 win for his Kashima Antlers side .

(CNN)For superhero fans, the cup runneth over. Most of us know the members of the Avengers by now: Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk and the rest, and the fact that a few more like Quicksilver are joining the cast in the "Avengers: Age of Ultron" sequel. But there was one character who remained a mystery: the Vision, to be played by Paul Bettany. Thus far, we've only seen his eyes in a trailer. With less than a month to go before the movie hits theaters, Marvel Studios put all the speculation to rest with a poster featuring Bettany as the heroic android, who was a member of the superhero group for many years in the comics. Meanwhile, as many Marvel fans know, Thursday was the eve of the new Netflix series "Daredevil," and after a photoshopped first look at Charlie Cox's iconic red Daredevil suit went out, Marvel put out a video of the real one. Not to be outdone, director Bryan Singer announced a new character for next year's sequel "X-Men: Apocalypse," by telling Empire magazine that Ben Hardy would be playing the role of the winged mutant Angel. He even had a photo to share. And Thursday's new super images weren't quite done, because the questions over how Jamie Bell's rocky character The Thing in the rebooted "Fantastic Four" movie (out August 7) might look were also finally answered. And he looks ... pretty much like The Thing we already knew (but reportedly, CGI this time). Within 24 hours, we got yet another indication that the superhero trend isn't going anywhere anytime soon (and we didn't even talk about the new photo of Ryan Reynolds' "Deadpool").

Marvel Studios releases first looks at Paul Bettany as the Vision in "Avengers: Age of Ultron" and Charlie Cox in full "Daredevil" costume . Jamie Bell's character of The Thing was also unveiled for 20th Century Fox's Marvel-based reboot of "Fantastic Four" Bryan Singer unveiled the first look at "X-Men: Apocalypse" Angel played by Ben Hardy .

Does any player fluctuate between world-beater and under-achiever more than Andros Townsend? Currently on a high after his stunning equaliser for England against Italy in Turin on Tuesday night, the 23-year-old Tottenham winger has already had more ups and downs than most players experience in their careers. On his day, Townsend stands in comparison with the very best. He terrifies defenders with his speed and directness – a trait he also possesses off the pitch judging by his 'told you so' tweet to a critical Paul Merson this week. That ability was first noticed two years ago when he single-handedly tried to save QPR from relegation with a string of virtuoso performances. Later in 2013, he turned in two of the great international displays of recent years when he destroyed Montenegro and Poland at Wembley to book England's place at the World Cup. Andros Townsend unleashes an unstoppable right-footed strike from 20 yards to score England's equaliser . The Tottenham and England winger celebrates his goal against Italy, which was his third for his country . His strike in Turin, measured at 77.2mph, was further evidence he belongs on the top table. 'We are indebted to Andros – he is a game-changer,' said England manager Roy Hodgson. And yet... How can a player with Townsend's obvious ability be sent out to nine different clubs on loan by Spurs. Why has he still not played a full 90 minutes for his club in the Premier League this season? How come in the autumn it was Townsend rather than Aaron Lennon who was seen as surplus to requirements at White Hart Lane? He has scored as many goals for England as he has done in the Premier League for Spurs. Wingers are by nature of their position more inconsistent than other players. If they are starved of service, they can appear ineffectual. And if they try too hard when they do get the ball, they can squander possession. And even by wingers' standards, Townsend is a risk-taker. It can make him look unstoppable at times and a waste of time at others. Hodgson admitted agonising about giving him a debut ahead of James Milner and Jack Wilshere against Montenegro 18 months ago, but he was man of the match and scored the important third goal in a 4-1 England victory. Townsend celebrates scoring England's third goal against Montenegro in a World Cup qualifier . Townsend as a pundit for ITV during the World Cup . Articulate and bright – his father Troy is a leading figure in football's anti-racism body Kick It Out – he was comfortable in the television studio as a pundit at last summer's World Cup when an ankle injury ruled him out of Hodgson's squad. Sometimes intelligence also means a determination to play the game your way, not always appreciated by managers obsessed by tactics. Townsend thrived with Harry Redknapp at QPR but it didn't look as if he fitted in under Mauricio Pochettino at Spurs. He started the season being used for Capital One Cup and Europa League games rather than the important Premier League stuff. Even now, if things aren't going well, the chances are Townsend will be sacrificed. At Old Trafford he was taken off after half an hour when Spurs were being beaten 2-0 by Manchester United. But he is starting games now ahead of £25million Erik Lamela with another rival, Lennon, loaned out to Everton. For his club, he has hit some rarefied heights, most notably a European game against Dynamo Tbilisi when he scored a goal and made two others. When Hodgson's squad was announced for the recent double-header against Lithuania and Italy, Merson claimed Townsend shouldn't have been included. The player had scored for The Three Lions against San Marino this season but missed the Slovenia and Scotland games with another ankle injury, another reason for his inconsistency. Following his equaliser, Townsend tweeted in response: 'Not bad for a player who should be 'nowhere near the squad''. He later added he hoped he had silenced his critics. Townsend looks dejected after his first-half substitution during Tottenham's 2-0 defeat by Manchester United . The truth is Townsend's style may be best suited to international football which after all is cup knockout when you get to the big tournaments. For the grind of a full Premier League season, you can't afford to have one thrilling moment followed by wasting possession or a wayward shot. The statistics back that up. He has scored three goals in seven games for England compared with three in 21 Premier League starts for Spurs. He will have to try to improve on that ratio when he dons his club shirt again at Burnley on Sunday. In that sense, you can understand why Hodgson will continue to pick him regardless of club form. He is, in the manger's words, a game-changer. Tottenham will be hoping that Townsend can replicate his international form for his club .

Andros Townsend scored England's equaliser against Italy on Tuesday . Goal was the Tottenham winger's third in seven games for England . But Townsend's club form has been patchy in last two seasons . Challenge now is for Townsend to replicate international form for Spurs . CLICK HERE for the latest Tottenham news .

Jack Wilshere continued his return from injury to captain Arsenal Under 21s, but could not prevent a 1-0 defeat by Reading's youngsters at the Emirates Stadium. Wilshere was joined by other injury plagued first team players including German forward Serge Gnabry and long-term absentee Abou Diaby who managed to last 56minutes as his own return gathered pace. However, it was the Royals who claimed victory after former Arsenal defender Martin Keown's son Niall scored the eventual winner with a header in the opening minutes. Jack Wilshere made his long-awaited comeback from injury in Arsenal U21's 1-0 defeat by Reading . Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown's son Niall celebrates after scoring the winner for the visitors . Another long-term Arsenal absentee Abou Diaby (left) continued his own return from injury . ARSENAL U21: Macey, Bielik (Dobson), Pleguezuelo, Ormonde-Ottewill, O'Connor, Diaby (Mavididi), Wilshere (Kamara), Maitland-Niles, Gnabri, Crowley, Iwobi . Subs: Iliev, Zelalem . Booked: Bielik . READING U21: Lincoln, Long, Keown, Griffin, Shaughnessy (Rinomhota), Owusu (Novaovich), Kelly (Fridjonsson), Kuhl, Sweeney, Cardwell, Fosu-Henry . Subs: Ward, Dickie . Scorer: Keown 8' This top-of-the-table Under 21s clash was supposed to showcase Arsenal's next generation of talent but it was a name from the past who stole the plaudits. Keown rose highest to head home Liam Kelly's corner past Gunners keeper Matt Macey after only eight minutes. The visitors were unfortunate not to double their lead through Tariqe Fosu only minutes later when his his curled effort skewed just wide. The Gunners pressed for an equaliser before the break with Gnabry slicing wide from 10yards out before Wilshere saw a decent strike saved by Reading keeper Daniel Lincoln. Wilshere became more and more influential when the game resumed after the interval - finding Alex Iwobi following a typical surge from midfield only for the forward's shot to be well saved. Daniel Crowley also impressed as Arsenal tried to get off the markt, he almost set up Wilshere in the latter stages but the England international's low strike could not find a way past the impressive Lincoln. England midfielder Wilshere presses during the first-half and managed to last 88minutes . German forward Serge Gnabry shoots at Reading's Daniel Lincoln (left) during the first half . Arsenal's new young signing Krystain Bielik receives the ball at the Emirates Stadium . Wilshere will be hoping to return to Arsenal's first team for the season run-in and FA Cup semi-final . Wilshere is left on the floor as the hosts chase the game without success in the second half . Gnarby takes on Keown (left) - who scored the opening goal for the Royals after eight minutes . The Gunners will be buoyed after both Wilshere and Diaby (right) came through the game unscathed . Wilshere smiles with referee Steve Plane ahead of the coin toss at the beginning of the match .

Jack Wilshere captained Arsenal Under 21s against Reading Under 21s . Gunners first team players Abou Diaby and Serge Gnabry also featured . Niall Keown scored with a header for the Royals after only eight minutes .

Derby hero Jermain Defoe was lost for words as he tried to describe the emotion of scoring his stunning winner against Newcastle admitting he even had to question that it was even happening. The Sunderland hitman smashed home a missile of a left-footed volley in Sunday's 1-0 win at the Stadium of Light to ease the Black Cats three points clear of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone and send Wearside into ecstasy. It was just the club's third home league win of the season, but a fifth successive victory over the Magpies, and January signing Defoe will have good reason to remember it long after he has finally hung up his boots. Jermain Defoe (centre) connects beautifully with a left-footed volley to fire Sunderland into a 1-0 lead . Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul was unable to do anything about Defoe's 45th-minute strike . The 32-year-old said: 'It just happened so quickly, but as soon as it left my foot, I knew. It's one of those moments when you think, "Wow! Is this even happening?". The stadium just erupted and I got emotional, it was crazy. 'The feeling, it's hard to even find words to describe that sort of feeling. It's special. 'It's up there, to be honest - and with my weaker foot, it's definitely up there, top five easily easily. 'It's definitely up there - top two, actually. The feeling, why I got emotional, that feeling was unbelievable.' 'I remember a long ball, and Fletch was unbelievable because he played the number nine role up there on his own and me and Connor (Wickham) were just beside him. The 32-year-old watches on as the strike- his third for Sunderland - flies over Krul in the Magpies goal . The striker wheels away in celebration of his brilliant strike just before the half-time whistle was blown . 'Even from when I was young and you do finishing, I have always practised on my left foot because in games, sometimes you get chances and sometimes it comes on your left foot, so I have always practised over the years from when I was very young so I feel comfortable that when a chance comes, I can not even think about it, I can just hit it like I did. 'But to score a goal like that in a game like this, it's a dream come true.' Sunderland might have increased their lead as the game opened up with the visitors launching a desperate late attempt to salvage a point, but in the end, a single goal was enough to leave Defoe marvelling at his first experience of the Wear-Tyne rivalry. He said: The lads said, 'Just wait', but wow! Even in the warm-up, the noise, and coming down the tunnel, I had goosebumps. Defoe seemed overcome with emotion as he fell to the turf shortly after putting Sunderland into a 1-0 lead . The 32-year-old frontman looked close to tears as both teams left the Stadium of Light pitch at half-time . 'But even travelling to the stadium and seeing all the fans in the streets, seeing all the kids with their shirts on, it was just crazy.' The victory ended a seven-game wait for a three-point haul, and it could hardly have been better timed after new head coach Dick Advocaat took over the reins and left his players in no doubt about the fact that they faced nine cup finals. That process will continue next weekend when Alan Pardew's Crystal Palace head for the Stadium of Light - Pardew, of course, was Newcastle boss for the first four of those five defeats - and Defoe is hoping he and his team-mates can use their derby success as a springboard. He said: 'You win a game like this and the lads have got to enjoy it. Everyone will enjoy it, the fans. 'But at the end of the day, the season hasn't finished and we have massive games coming up. It's important that we just concentrate on the next game, be professional and win that.'

Sunderland beat Newcastle 1-0 at the Stadium of Light on Sunday . Jermain Defoe scored the winner with a stunning volley from 25 yards . The striker was lost for words as he tried to describe the feeling .

As eight teams prepare to battle it out for a place in the semi-finals of this season's European Rugby Champions Cup, Sportsmail's Nik Simon gives us a run-down of each of the sides left in the competition. LEINSTER VS BATH . STRENGTHS . Fronted by captain Jamie Heaslip, Leinster are armed with international experience and had 11 players in the Ireland squad who beat England last month. Bath's qualities are channeled through their attack, with Mike Ford giving the likes of England backs George Ford, Jonathan Joseph and Anthony Watson a licence to play with flair. WEAKNESSES . Poor league form has stunted Leinster's season, with the Dublin side currently fifth in the Pro12 competition after winning just one of their last five fixtures. Bath are short of experience in some key positions, particularly their up and coming backline. DANGERMEN . Leinster: Sean O'Brien Bath: Jonathan Joseph . RECORD . Leinster: Champions 2008-09, 2010-11, 2011-12 Bath: Champions 1997-98 . Leinster's Jamie Heaslip is tackled by Wasps' Sailosi Tagicakibau at the RDS Arena in October 2014 . Bath's Jonathan Joseph runs with  the ball during an open training session at the Farleigh House complex . CLERMONT VS NORTHAMPTON . STRENGTHS . The Stade Marcel Michelin is a fortress, with Clermont not having lost a European game in the Massif Central since a 32-15 defeat by Sale in 2008. Saints' Jim Mallinder has one of the most settled groups in the Aviva Premiership, boasting a strong core of squad players who maintain consistently high standards. WEAKNESSES . The Top 14 side were left with a worrying injury list after the Six Nations, with France backs Morgan Parra, Camille Lopez and Wesley Fofana among those missing. Saints try to play on the edge with enforcers such as Dylan Hartley and Calum Clarke, however discipline has previously tipped over the edge in big games. DANGERMEN . Clermont: Napolioni Nalaga Northampton: Courtney Lawes . RECORD . Clermont: Runners-up 2012-13 Northampton: Champions 1999-00, runners-up 2010-11 . Forward Courtney Lawes passes the ball during a training session for Nothampton on Wednesday . Clermont's Fiji winger Napolioni Nalaga charges forward with the ball for Clermont at the Michelin Stadium . RACING METRO VS SARACENS . STRENGTHS . Racing are flush with money, investing heavily in overseas players such as Jonathan Sexton, Jamie Roberts and, as of next season, Dan Carter. As well as their famous 'Wolf Pack' defence, Saracens pride themselves on the set-piece and use the scrum and line-out as dangerous attacking weapons. WEAKNESSES . The nouveau-riche Parisian outfit are inexperienced at knockout European rugby, having never progressed from the group stages before this season. Mark McCall's suffered heartbreak against Toulon last season and must show more mental fortitude to better their defeat in last season's final. DANGERMEN . Racing Metro: Jamie Roberts Saracens: Billy Vunipola . RECORD . Racing: First time in knockout Saracens: Runners-up 2013-14 . Saracens' Billy Vunipola releases the ball during the Aviva Premiership match against Harlequins at Wembley . TOULON VS WASPS . STRENGTHS . Funded by tycoon Mourad Boudjellal, the Cote d'Azur club have invested heavily to create the world's most star-studded squad. Since relocating to Coventry, Wasps have been driven on by the powerful back row of James Haskell, Ashley Johnson and Nathan Hughes, though Hughes is suspended for kneeing George North in the head. WEAKNESSES . Toulon are in danger of having too many players to choose from, depriving some squad members of the chance to build up consistency. Dai Young has the opposite problem at Wasps, who are not blessed with the same depth and could struggle to fill the void left by Hughes' three-week ban. DANGERMEN . Toulon: Mathieu Bastareaud Wasps: Christian Wade . RECORD . Toulon: Champions 2012-13, 2013-14 Wasps: Champions 2003-04, 2006-07 . James Haskell receives a pass during Wasps' open training session at the Twyford Avenue Sports Ground . Christian Wade dives to score a try for Warsps during the Aviva Premiership match against Northampton .

Eight teams are left to battle for a place in the semi-finals of the European Rugby Champions Cup . Sportsmail takes a look at their strengths, weaknesses, key players and record in the competition up until now . The quarter-finals will be played over Saturday and Sunday April 4-5 .

The Premier for Western Australia has sparked outrage after saying 'some good' has come out of the year-long search for the missing Malaysia Airline plane. Colin Barnett made the comments which drew sighs of disbelief from the audience at the launch of a new blueprint for marine science in Western Australia yesterday, WAToday reports. Search parties have not been successful in recovering MH370 since it disappeared on March 8 last year. This comes as the wife of an Australian passenger on MH370 spoke of her heartache, revealing she is yet to tell her children why their father hasn't come home. Scroll down for video . Colin Barnett, the Premier for Western Australian (pictured), has sparked outrage after saying 'some good' has come out of the year-long search for missing Malaysia Airline . Search parties have not been successful in recovering MH370 since it disappeared on March 8 last year . Its more than a year since the day Perth father Paul Weeks (right) boarded the Beijing-bound flight in Kuala Lumpur. But his wife Danica Weeks (left) is still at a loss about what to tell her young boys . 'Sometimes knowledge can come from unexpected sources,' Mr Barnett said yesterday. 'While that [the MH370 disappearance] is a great human tragedy there will be some good come out of it and the knowledge of the deep sea, and the seabed conditions will probably exceed anywhere in the world.' He continued to say that volcanoes have been discovered as well as fresh water lakes and waterfalls. Mr Barnett also added the search has helped uncover 'features of the marine bed that many did not believe was likely to exist'. The search of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 continues a year after its disappearance . The search party watches the launch of the Phoenix Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) as part of the search operation for MH370 . A crewman of an RAAF AP-3C Orion aircraft looks out his observation window whilst searching for missing flight MH370 . HMAS Perth transits through the Southern Indian Ocean searching for debris from MH370 . Its more than a year since the day Perth father Paul Weeks boarded the Beijing-bound flight in Kuala Lumpur. But his wife Danica Weeks is still at a loss about what to tell her young boys - and where their beloved father has gone. Ms Weeks said despite being advised by people that she needs to tell Lincoln, 4, and Jack, 2, what happened to him, she refuses to lie to their sons and will wait until the truth is discovered. Flight MH370 vanished on March 8, 2014 while travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people on board - among the passengers was Mr Weeks. The plane dropped off the civilian radar after its transponder and other equipment were switched off shortly after takeoff from Kuala Lumpur. It was then tracked by Malaysia’s military radar heading towards the Indian Ocean.

Colin Barnett was at the launch for a new blueprint for marine science . The WA Premier said 'some good' has come out of the search for MH370 . His comments drew sighs of disbelief from the audience . The aircraft disappeared with all 239 people on board on March 8, 2014 . The plane, which is yet to be found, was flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing .

Rafa Nadal got his clay court season off to a perfect, confidence-boosting start with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Frenchman Lucas Pouille in the Monte Carlo Masters. It was a businesslike display from the world No 5. He didn’t unleash the full power of his forehand but played sensible, measured tennis and made only five unforced errors in the match. His talented 21-year-old opponent showed flashes of attacking flair, including one outrageous half-volley forehand winner, but was never able to put enough balls in court to trouble the great Spaniard. Rafael Nadal safely made his way into third round of the Monte Carlo Masters with win against Lucas Pouille . Nadal got his clay court season off to the perfect start with a straight sets victory 6-2, 6-1 . Nadal broke in the sixth game of the match to go 4-2 up, and a shanked backhand from the world No 108 handed him another break and the first set. The nine-time French Open winner began the second set in the same steady form and broke Pouille twice to serve for the match at 5-1. He arrowed a vintage forehand down the line to seal a place in the third round, where he will face either John Isner or Viktor Troicki. The Spaniard is an eight-time champion in Monte Carlo, but has not won here since 2012 and said last week that he is ‘not the favourite for anything’ at the moment. Frenchman Pouille showed glimpses of his talent but was unable to trouble Nadal . Nadal is an eight-time champion at Monte Carlo but hasn't won the tournament since 2012 . This victory was the first step in rebuilding his self-belief after disappointing losses in the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells Masters and the third round in Miami last month. It is too early to say that the king of clay is back to his best, and he will face sterner tests later in the week, but he could not have asked for a better opening display.

Rafa Nadal beat Lucas Pouille 6-2, 6-1 in the second round on Wednesday . Spaniard got his clay court season off to a perfect start with a routine win . World No 5 made just five unforced errors as he booked third round place .

These are the pictures taken by an unforgiving regime of the men, women and children caught trying to escape its suffocating clutches and then forced to re-enact their ordeal for the cameras of the secret police. 'Reenactment MfS' - the Ministry for State Security better known as the 'Stasi' during the 40 year existence of the East German state - is a new book containing these photos of desperation which the socialist rulers used as evidence in the show trials against those they caught. They were also thought to have been used for training purposes for border guards and trainee agents intended to inculcate in them awareness of the lengths people would go to in order to try to escape the workers' paradise that was the German Democratic Republic. Scroll down for video . Foiled: The Stasi - East Germany's secret police - forced people to pose for their pictures, showing exactly how they had planned to escape from the German Democratic Republic . Humiliation: The families were forced to line up and pose for the pictures, which were used as 'evidence' Lessons: The photographs were also used to train up border guards, so they knew what people might try to do to escape the confines of East Germany . Hidden: These pictures were found in the archives of East Germany's Stasi secret police, presumably the clothing of someone who had tried to flee the Communist regime . But photographer Arwed Messmer, who discovered the pictures, sees another reason for the pictures of families desperate to escape the grasp of East Germany. 'Of course when I saw these photos of families for the first time I was reminded of Abu Ghraib,' he said, referring to the prison in Iraq where American gaolers humiliated their prisoners for amusement and captured the images of their degradation on camera. Messmer found the remarkable photos in a box at the Stasi Archive in Berlin, where mile upon mile of yellowing paperwork - the files of the secret policemen which they managed to neither burn or shred in the East German state's dying hours - now reside. Together, they constitute a fascinating if grim epitaph to a nation which erected the Berlin Wall to hermetically seal in its citizens. One of the photos shows a man sitting in a homemade raft made out of polystyrene slabs, nylon rope, and wooden boards. He was transporting it to the Baltic Sea near the East German resort of Boltenhagen on July 9, 1981, when he was apprehended, tried and flung into prison. Simple: A picture of a ladder, which some desperate person had used to try to escape to the West . Creativity: The ingenuity of people trying to escape was remarkable: one picture shows a girl hiding in a gearbox compartment, while others simply show the vehicle in which they tried to make their escape . Evidence: Other pictures, like these blood stained tops, look more like a picture which might be taken by police for use in a court case today . Another is of a primitive float constructed out of a car tyre inner tube, a fan motor and car battery. The craft was assembled by a man who worked in a factory which made Trabant cars. He intended also to sail from Boltenhagen to get to the west on June 26, 1989. But he was apprehended before he hit the shoreline and also ended up in jail. Collection: All the pictures have now been brought together in a book by the photographer Arwed Messmer . One of the more poignant photos shows a young boy standing outside a car with its boot open, his sister forced to lie inside, just as she was found when their car was stopped at Checkpoint Bravo in Berlin as it headed west on September 12 1983. It is believed the children were sent to a Stasi orphanage, their mother arrested. Also caught in the cold glare of the Stasi photographic lens was an East German family and their West Berlin escape helpers, Oliver Mierendorf and Karlheinz Hetschold, who tried to smuggle them west in an Opel car on September 21, 1973. The ingenuity of the people smugglers knew no bounds. One of the photos shows a young girl lying in the gearbox compartment at the front of a Peugeot 403 on September 9, 1965, as two U.S. soldiers attempted to get her through the border to the west. Tunnels, people caught in vans, others caught in car boots as well as models of the Stasi HQ speak from the pages of the book: silent witnesses to an unforgicing system which killed hundreds and imprisoned thousands more before it imploded in 1989. Messmer said: 'Many of these pictures were surely made within the kind of standard crime investigation routine you can find all over the world. 'In these reenactments I suspect that the East German authorities wanted to at least keep up the semblance of the rule of law, by giving state prosecutors visual evidence, even if a later trial verdict was already pretty certain at the time of arrest. 'I would say that the humiliation caused by this form of documentation was more like collateral damage, and that it was accepted as simply part of the process.'

Discovered in the Stasi Archive in Berlin by photographer Arwed Messmer . Show how secret police forced people trying to escape to re-enact method . Include pictures of primitive floats, children concealed in cars and tunnels . Secret police used the pictures for training and for use at trials as evidence . Have now been compiled in a book called Reenactment MfS . Reenactment MfS by Arwed Messmer, is published by Hatje Cantz .

New pictures have emerged of Louis Tomlinson's wild night of partying with a group of five girls. The One Direction star was seen barefoot and sat on the edge of a sofa during a stay at London's Soho Hotel on Wednesday night, in which he appeared to be rolling a joint while sat next to a box filled with a suspicious substance. And now, a series of newly-released Snapchat shots of the raucous gathering have emerged, appearing to show the 23-year-old singer in his hotel room in the company of friends in the small hours of Thursday morning. Scroll down for video . Up all night: Louis Tomlinson is clearly visible in previously unseen pictures from his wild night out with five girls, taken before he was pictured rolling a 'suspicious cigarette' in his hotel room in London . Jokes: The Snapchat video shows Louis back in his room at the Soho Hotel in London with his female friends, as one of them jokes that they aren't sure which member of One Direction he is . One social media snap captioned with the time showed the wild party going on until at least 5.48am. Another image shows newly-single Louis partying at the nightclub beforehand in the company of a green-haired young lady holding up a cigarette, with the caption 'love' over the image. Shots taken from a Snapchat video show the back of Louis within the hotel room while a person - whose face is obscured - lays on the couch in front of him. Across the image reads the joke caption: 'apparently hes one direction lol? Harry? Dunn', hinting that the girls pretending to be unaware which member of the globally-revered group he was. Change of clothing: Although Louis was seen returning to the Soho Hotel in the same Brooklyn-emblazoned jumper that he wore in the 'spliff' picture, he seemed to have removed the sweater for a time . Crowd in: Louis returned to the Soho Hotel after leaving Cirque Le Soir at 4am with his female friends, in the same t-shirt he was seen wearing in the Snapchat images . Perhaps taken from the very same video, the young singer is also seen playing the 'air guitar', according to the written comment. Louis - who split from his long-term love Eleanor Calder weeks ago - was photographed leaving the Soho Hotel after a long night of partying with his pals in the city on Thursday, with a rather sheepish look on his face. He was still clad in the very same outfit he had worn during his raucous night out, which saw him leave Soho's Cirque Le Soir nightclub at 4am and head back to his hotel room to continue the party. After the party: Louis returned to his hotel in London's Soho on Thursday, apparently after the pictures of him with the roll up were taken - he is wearing the very same Brooklyn sweater as in the images . That's the shirt! As Louis arrived back at his Soho hotel at around 4.30am on Thursday morning, he was wearing the very same white tee as in the Snapchat images . Raucous: The 1D star seemed in fantastic spirits as he returned with his female friends and a man who appeared to be a member of his security team . Clinging on: A pretty brunette held onto the star's arm as they entered the hotel . Although Louis was seen wearing the same white 'Brooklyn' jumper when he was pictured with the suspicious 'cigarette', the garment he was seen walking around the hotel in the following day, the Snapchat images show him to be wearing a t-shirt. And it's the very same white top he wore on his return to the hotel after leaving the club, when he was seen getting out of a taxi filled with his gaggle of female friends. The party pals stepped out of the car and made their way as a group into the hotel, seemingly to carry on the atmosphere. Tired? Since spitting from his long-term girlfriend Eleanor Calder in March, Louis has enjoyed several nights out with mystery females . Popular location: Two of the young ladies who spent the evening celebrating with Louis were later seen leaving the Soho Hotel . The original picture showed Louis perching on the edge of the sofa in the hotel room, presumably after their all-night celebration. The image, which shows the One Direction star poised with the suspicious roll-up and sitting next to a plastic tub containing a dry, green weed-like substance and rolling paper, was taken in the early hours of Thursday morning. That same day he was photographed returning to his London hotel in a disheveled state clutching a glass of water. The singer has recently been letting his hair down and enjoying his newly-single status, after breaking up from his girlfriend of four years, Eleanor Calder, in March. In the original picture, apparently taken in London during this two-day party session, Tomlinson appears to be smiling as he balances a magazine on his lap, smiling distractedly at a girl by his side as he prepares the suspicious cigarette. It is the latest blow to the boy band just one month after Zayn Malik announced his decision to quit the group. 'Happy days': What Louis Tomlinson was heard saying as Zayn Malik smoked what appeared to be marijuana as the band was ferried to a stadium in Lima, the capital of Peru, for a concert . Shortly before his announcement it had emerged that Zayn, 22, and Louis were being forced to post bonds worth close to $12,000 to be allowed into the Philippines where they were due to play a concert in Manila. The money was to be forfeited if either were caught using illegal drugs while there. And the new picture comes in the wake of a video filmed last April where the pair were seen joking about drugs as they appeared to share a joint during the Latin American Leg of their 2014 stadium tour. The explosive video obtained by Daily Mail Online last May sent shock waves through One Direction’s young fan base. Still partying: Louis headed for a night on the town in London on Thursday . Past love: Louis ended his four-year relationship with Eleanor Calder back in March . Louis could be heard narrating from behind the camera as he filmed his bandmate on their way to a One Direction concert in Lima, Peru. At one point he announced: ‘So here we are, leaving Peru. Joint lit. Happy days!’ Fellow band members Harry Styles, Liam Payn and Niall Horan were not present as, during the 15 minute journey in a smoke filled SUV, Louis, from Doncaster, and Zayn, from Bradford, joked with each other and three members of their crew who are travelling with them. A member of the team asked about the filming: ‘Are we allowed to talk contraband in this?’ Louis replied: ‘Yes, that’s what it is about.’ Current line-up: The four-member version of One Direction performs in South Africa last month after the departure of Zayn Malik to pursue a solo career . The way they were: Clean-cut One Direction - from left Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne . Adopting a faux serious tone as he focused on Zayn who sat beside him wearing jeans and a Bob Marley T-shirt, Louis said: ‘Zayn takes his job very seriously. He makes sure he goes through a two hour intense warm-up before every show. Just to get himself in the zone for the show. ‘One very, very important factor of Zayn’s warm up of course is Mary J herself. IN fact I will present it to him now for some fantastic singing.’ The band faced heavy criticism after the video leak with thousands of fans dumping tickets to their shows. Liam Payne tweeted an apology saying, ‘I love my boys and maybe things have gone a little sideways. I apologize for that.’ He added: ‘We are only in our 20s and we all do stupid things at this age.’ MailOnline has approached the band's spokesperson for comment.

New images have surfaced of Louis Tomlinson's all-night partying session, which appeared to end at around 6am . They follow the release of a photograph taken of 23-year-old boy band star in which he appears to be rolling a joint beside a box of green substance . Tomlinson had been partying hard for 48 hours in London, and took five girls back to his room at the Soho Hotel . Comes after Tomlinson appeared on exclusive Daily Mail Online video in which Zayn Malik appeared to smoke drug . Bandmate Liam Payne then issued apology for video .

(CNN)The FBI has confirmed that one of its most wanted terrorists, the Malaysian bomb maker known as Marwan, was killed in an otherwise disastrous raid in the Philippines in January. Marwan, whose real name is Zulkifli bin Hir, was believed by the FBI to a member of southeast Asian terror group Jemaah Islamiyah's central command. The FBI said in February that a DNA sample -- understood to be from a severed finger -- taken from a man killed in a raid in the southern Philippines showed a link with a known relative of Marwan. But the FBI now says tests have confirmed that the dead man was the wanted Islamic extremist. "After a thorough review of forensic data and information obtained from our Philippine law enforcement partners, the FBI has assessed that terrorism subject, Zulkifli Abdhir ... is deceased and has been removed from the FBI's list of Most Wanted Terrorists," David Bowdich, assistant director in charge of the FBI's Los Angeles field office, told CNN in a statement. The FBI had been offering a $5 million reward for information leading to Marwan's capture in the wake of his 2007 indictment on terror charges in a California court. It accused him of being a supplier of IEDs to terrorist organizations, and having conducted bomb making training for terror groups, including the Philippines-based Abu Sayyaf. Marwan had previously been falsely reported dead after a raid by Philippine security forces in 2012. The Philippines has been fighting an insurgency in the predominantly Muslim south for years, and last year signed a peace agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), the largest rebel group in the region. But in January it launched a surprise raid in pursuit of Marwan at Mamapasono, in the southern province of Maguindanao. The mission went disastrously awry. Forty-four members of the police's elite Special Action Force (SAF) unit were killed in the assault, targeting an area controlled by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) -- a hardline splinter group which has rejected the peace deal with the Philippines government. According to a report released by the Institute for Policy Analysis of Conflict (IPAC) last month, the BIFF faction sheltering Marwan had sworn allegiance to ISIS. In the immediate aftermath of the assault, the SAF company charged with executing Marwan came under fire, before another SAF company stationed in nearby MILF territory as a "blocking force" became engaged in an eight-hour firefight with MILF fighters. According to the IPAC report, the SAF "blocking" company eventually ran out of ammunition and only one of their number survived, . Eighteen MILF fighters were killed and a number of BIFF fighters may also died. The clash shattered a three-year ceasefire with the MILF, authorities said. A national day of mourning was declared as the men were laid to rest. Bowdich expressed the FBI's "sincere condolences to the brave officers of the Special Action Force who lost their lives while attempting to apprehend this dangerous fugitive." While an SAF superintendent said at a eulogy for the fallen commandos that their sacrifice had been worth it, controversy has dogged the botched mission in the Philippines. The IPAC report argued that the "single-minded focus" of authorities on killing Marwan has threatened the peace agreement with the MILF, which is yet to cross the final hurdle of being passed into law by the Philippines Congress. "The best chance the southern Philippines has ever had for peace may now be in jeopardy," read the report, which argued that the Mamapasano fiasco was the result of a misguided emphasis on killing Marwan. The report argued that, although Marwan had aided terror attacks and provided funds and equipment to MILF and Abu Sayyaf, he was not "the master bomber that his reputation suggested." Yet for the Philippines authorities and their U.S. allies, killing Marwan had become such a priority that security forces bypassed the mechanisms that had been established to alert the MILF to such operations, for fear of word leaking to their target. The report quoted an anonymous Indonesian associate of Marwan's who described the Malaysian as "a little snake who has been blown up into a dragon." READ MORE: Dozens of Philippine police killed in raid on 'high value' bomb makers . READ MORE: Philippines honors 44 slain commandos with day of mourning . CNN's Arlene Samson-Espiritu and Kathy Quiano contributed to this report.

A man killed in a raid in the Philippines in January was a "most wanted" terrorist, the FBI says . Marwan was a Malaysian believed to have provided support to Islamist terror groups . 44 elite Philippine commandos were killed in the raid on his hideout last month .

Hidden along a dusty dirt track across several miles of scenic hills, it was formerly home to a post office, a grocery store and even a school house. But now, Evansville in Comanche County, Kansas, is a shadow of its former self, with its once-thriving commissary building in a state of disrepair. However, the ghost town is still home to two final residents, who tend to the site's numerous cattle - rancher Larry 'Dee' Scherich and his wife, Phyllis. The couple, who live in a house just north of the historic commissary building, do not have to worry about unexpected visitors, nor noisy neighbors. Instead, they encounter only hired workers in the town, which previously housed the headquarters of the largest cattle ranch in Kansas's history. Remote: It was home to a post office, a grocery store and even a school house in the 1870s and 80s. But now, Evansville in Comanchea County, Kansas, is a shadow of its former self, with its once-thriving commissary building (pictured today) in a state of disrepair . Deserted: Horse harnesses hang empty from the roof of the commissary's stables, while the building's wooden walls are falling apart . No neighbors: However, the ghost town is still home to two final residents - rancher Larry 'Dee' Scherich and his wife, Phyllis (pictured) Rancher: The couple, who live in a house just north of the commissary building, do not have to worry about unexpected visitors, nor noisy neighbors. Above, Mr Scherich talks about the features of the historic commissary building at the deadtown site of Evansville . Long gone: Cattle graze where the former Evansville school house was located, near the beautiful - but mostly treeless - Gypsum Hills . On a regular basis, the Scheriches hike up to a springs, situated near the mostly treeless Gypsum Hills, with their stunning views, canyons and buttes . Here, wild animals and insects continue to drink the natural spring water that still flows at the now-deserted site. 'With no trees to speak of, trees by a springs would have been real respite,' Mrs Scherich told The Hutchinson News. Referring to Evansville itself, which likely began its life as a town in the late 1870s, she added: 'By 1910, there was not much left.' Indeed, the town once boasted a ranch house and a commissary building after four ranchers moved to the area in the 1870s and early 1880s. The men, named as Jess Evans, Wylie Payne, Richard Phillips and Major Andrew Drum, set up an enormous cattle ranch in the region after an Army order banned Texas cattle drives from crossing the Oklahoma Strip, according to the book, Kansas: The Priceless Prairie, by author Mary Einsel. The operation, dubbed the Comanche Pool, which was based at Evans's ranch, began with 26,000 head of cattle. In subsequent years, the area grew into a town, with its own post office, grocery store and other buildings. It even had its own hotel with 'easy access to all cattle camps in the Territory'. Historic: The Scheriches encounter only hired help in the town, which previously housed the headquarters of the largest cattle ranch in Kansas's history. Above, Mrs Scherich believes the middle portion of this house was one of the original buildings in the ghost town . Saved: Four ranchers moved to the area in the 1870s and early 1880s and set up an enormous ranch, dubbed the Comanche Pool. Above, Mr Scherich has kept pieces of barbed wire used in the town, including the wire used by the Comanche Pool's ranchers . Still life: On a regular basis, the Scheriches hike up to a springs (pictured), situated near the picturesque Gypsum Hills, with their stunning views, canyons and buttes. Here, wild animals and insects continue to drink the natural spring water that still flows at the site . Contrast: This photo shows several of the many cowboys employed by the Comanche Pool in Comanche County during the 1880s . The Evansville Herald, which started publishing in October 1885, reported on a prospering town with around 40 residents and several businessmen. However, in 1884, a large portion of Comanche County - where the ranchers had used land 'unofficially' - was bought by settlers for $1.25 an acre. In following years, as the herd law was enacted (forcing ranchers to fence their cattle) and the winters became harsher, the Comanche Pool dissolved. But Evansville continued to grow, David Webb, of Kansas Heritage Center, writes in his and co-author Alzina Baker's book, Comanche County History. A nearby post office moved into the town, a sorghum mill reportedly opened and by November 1886, residents were hoping for a railroad. 'We all want a railroad and now is the time to get one,' the editor of The Evansville Herald apparently wrote at the time, adding: 'We may never have a better chance.' However, several years later, the newspaper had shut down due to lack of profit, while the commissary building and its post office shortly closed. Sawed logs: The historic commissary building was built using rough sawed logs and wood that workers notched to fit (pictured today) Co-manager: Mrs Sherich is pictured looking up inside the commissary. She now manages Merrill Ranch in the town with her husband . Today, horse harnesses hang empty from the roof of the building's ruined stables, while the commissary's wooden log structures are falling apart. In front of the building, broken-off posts stick up from the ground - and a boardwalk that used to be bustling with residents is long gone. 'I'd love to have someone restore it,' Mrs Scherich said of the commissary, adding: 'It would be expensive. I should have done it 20 years ago.' Mr Scherich moved to Evansville with his parents in the 1940s to manage Merrill Ranch - long after the town had been deserted by most ranchers. Although he left the ranch to teach at Inman High School for several years, he eventually returned to the site with Mrs Scherich in 1976. They now manage the ranch and its cattle together.

Town of Evansville in Comanche County was the headquarters of largest cattle ranch in Kansas's history in 1880s . But now, its once-thriving commissary building, with post office, grocery store and possibly a hotel, are long gone . However, the remote ghost town is still home to two final residents - rancher Larry 'Dee' Scherich and wife Phyllis . Couple live in a house just north of ruined commissary building - and only ever encounter hired help in the region . Mrs Scherich said of Evansville: 'By 1910, there was not much left', adding she would 'love' to restore the buildings .

Michelle Obama likes to keep a busy schedule and Wednesday was no exception as the first lady managed to effortlessly combine an event with school children during the afternoon and a black tie event in the evening. The White House Kitchen Garden was full of school children on Wednesday afternoon as FLOTUS oversaw a session of planting spinach, broccoli, lettuce, radish and bok choy. The first lady, who wasted no time getting stuck in in her black leggings and burgundy hoodie, was announcing the launch of the latest part of her ongoing Let's Move initiative. Scroll down for video . Michelle Obama likes to keep a busy schedule and Wednesday was no exception as the first lady combined an event with school children during the afternoon and a black tie event in the evening . The first lady was on hand to present 15-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys with The Recording Academy's Recording Artists' Coalition Award for her ongoing contribution to popular music . Not content with a busy afternoon in the garden, she then changed into a flawless black dress for the annual Grammys On The Hill Awards which were held at Hamilton Live in Washington, D.C. The annual event mixes music and politics and the first lady was on hand to present 15-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys with The Recording Academy's Recording Artists' Coalition Award for her ongoing contribution to popular music. 'We are proud to honor Alicia Keys for her artistry, philanthropy and her passion for creators' rights as a founding member of The Academy's brand-new Grammy Creators Alliance.' said Recording Academy president and CEO Neil Portnow. The evening's other honorees include House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on courts, intellectual property and the internet. Both were being recognized for their support of music creators' rights. Serving as master of ceremonies for the awards was Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Hunter Hayes. Also in attendance from the music industry were R&B/pop producer Rodney Jerkins, singer Eddie Money, singer/songwriter Ray Parker Jr., singer/songwriter Robert Earl Keen Jr. and saxophonist Kirk Whalum. Not content with a busy afternoon in the garden, Michelle Obama then changed into a flawless black dress for the annual Grammys On The Hill Awards which were held at Hamilton Live in Washington, D.C . Michelle Obama spent a productive Wednesday afternoon planting vegetables with school children during the spring planting of the White House vegetable garden on the South Lawn of the White House . The White House Kitchen Garden was full of school children on Wednesday afternoon as FLOTUS oversaw a session of planting spinach, broccoli, lettuce, radish and bok choy . As part of her ongoing initiative to get Americans 'moving' in their own neighborhoods, the first lady is asking school children across the country to participate in her garden challenge. Wednesday saw the launch an interactive online map to encourage people to join their local Let's Move programs and included students participating in D.C., Maryland, Virginia, New York, California, Colorado, Arizona, North Carolina and Mississippi. The interactive map highlights these 'sub-initiatives,' which were started in collaboration with federal agencies, businesses and nonprofits across the country. The range of local projects that people can join includes child care, reading, museum and garden programs affiliated with Let's Move. As part of her ongoing initiative to get Americans 'moving' in their own neighborhoods, the first lady is asking school children across the country to participate in her garden challenge . The first lady also encouraged the students to take the #GimmeFive garden challenge and create a garden in their communities and schools back home with a starter kit of seeds for the five vegetables they helped her plant . '(It) gives you an opportunity to really see the impact that the Let's Move! initiatives are having,' Mrs. Obama said. 'I encourage people to go check it out if they want to get involved in Let's Move! and see what's going on in their communities.' In celebration of the fifth anniversary of Mrs. Obama's campaign to combat childhood obesity, the first lady also encouraged the students to take the #GimmeFive garden challenge and create a garden in their communities and schools back home with a starter kit of seeds for the five vegetables they helped her plant.

Michelle Obama combined an educational event with school children during the afternoon and a black tie event on Wednesday evening . The event at the White House Kitchen Garden was the latest part of her ongoing Let's Move initiative . She then changed into a flawless black dress for the annual Grammys On The Hill Awards which were held at Hamilton Live in Washington, D.C. The first lady was on hand to present 15-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys with The Recording Academy's Recording Artists' Coalition Award .

Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas showed his softer side by comforting a young fan who was hit by a wayward shot during his side's emphatic 9-1 win over Granada. Casillas handed the supporter his Real Madrid shirt during the half-time interval after previously making sure the injured fan was OK. The veteran custodian alerted the attention of stewards and medical staff shortly after the incident before going over to see the spectator at the break. Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas looks concerned after seeing a young fan get struck by a ball . Stewards and fans rush to the attention of Casillas following the incident at the Santiago Bernabeu . Casillas' kind gesture came during one of the easiest 90 minutes he has had during his prestigious career in the Spanish capital. La Liga giants Real Madrid eased to a 9-1 victory against relegation candidates Granada to pile pressure on league leaders Barcelona. Real Madrid's impressive front three all managed to get on the scoresheet as Cristiano Ronaldo scored five and Karim Benzema netted a brace following Gareth Bale's opener. The young fan looked delighted to have been handed Casillas' No 1 shirt during the interval . The Real Madrid fan grins after receiving Casillas' goalkeeper shirt at the half-time break of his side's 9-1 win .

Iker Casillas consoled a young fan who was struck during La Liga match . The Real Madrid supporter was handed Casillas' shirt during the interval . Real Madrid hit nine past Granada at the Santiago Bernabeu .

Celtic midfielder Stuart Armstrong has backed under-fire Dundee United boss Jackie McNamara to turn around his troubled season at Tannadice. McNamara has faced a furious fan backlash in the past week amid a woeful run of results allied to the revelation that he receives a cut of transfer fees for United players sales. Since selling prize assets Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven to Celtic for £2million on transfer deadline day, United have won just once, in a Scottish Cup tie at Stranraer. Celtic midfielder Stuart Armstrong has backed under-fire Dundee United boss Jackie McNamara . McNamara has faced a furious fan backlash in the past week amid a woeful run of results . After 10 games without a win, the heat was turned up on McNamara on Wednesday night when United lost 3-1 at Dens Park – their first derby defeat to Dundee since November 2004. However, as McNamara comes under increasing pressure from United fans, some of whom believe his position is untenable, Armstrong yesterday backed his old boss to ride out the most testing period of his managerial career. ‘Jackie McNamara is a good guy. He was always really nice to me when I was at United - and he is capable of turning it around,’ said the 23-year-old. Celtic unveil former Dundee Utd teammates Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven following their exit . ‘Yes, United are having woes just now. They are on a bad run of form, and the injuries aren’t really helping either. But these things happen in football. I am sure Jackie McNamara and United will turn it around – it’s just a matter of time.’ Asked yesterday if this spell was the toughest test so far of his managerial career, McNamara said: ‘Not really. We went through a spell last year but it’s things I’ll learn from. I am learning so it’s been good in that sense. ‘I’ve learned different things, reasons for things and different scenarios recently. I think that will stand me in good stead.’ Mackay-Steven (right) celebrates his goal with former Dundee United teammate John Rankin . Ex-United defender Mark Wilson, who also left Tannadice in January, insists the root of the current crisis at United has been their losing streak - not the manager’s controversial bonus scheme. United face Hamilton today, who have not won in 12 matches, and Wilson believes ‘bruised figure’ McNamara can win back the fans if he can restore his team to winning ways. ‘The bonus row doesn’t sit well with the fans,’ conceded Wilson. ‘But that’s purely because the team is losing. If the team was winning it would all be brushed under the carpet. ‘Does the manager look a bruised figure right now? Yes, but you can see why! He’ s built a successful attacking team and his players are getting ripped away. Former Dundee United ace Armstrong celebrates with Mackay-Steven after scoring for Celtic . 'You don’t know whether the players had clauses, or whether it’s been a decision made at the top of the club, but if you took Armstrong and Mackay Steven out of any team it would leave a massive hole. 'Take away Andrew Robertson and Ryan Gauld, who were sold last summer, that’s four mainstays of last year’s team now gone. ‘Those are big shoes to fill, and I’m sure the likes of Aidan Connolly and Blair Spitall, if given time, will do that. Jackie has shown he can go out and buy and rear genuine stars. I believe there is still enough quality there for United to grind out results and start climbing up the league.’

Stuart Armstrong has backed Jackie McNamara to come good again . McNamara faced a furious fan backlash recently amid woeful results . Club have won once since Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven left . Was also revealed that McNamara receives cut of transfer fees .

A cross-dressing robber who allegedly held up a northwest Melbourne service station with a homemade machine gun is in custody. Wearing a blonde curly wig, red lipstick, a mauve skirt and wide brimmed hat, the man allegedly robbed the Taylors Hill store last month, police say. He allegedly confronted a female cashier with what appeared to be a homemade machine gun he pulled out of a bag before making off with cash. Scroll down for video . This is the moment an unsuspecting shop assistant came face to face with a man dressed as a woman brandishing a fake firearm during a robbery in Watervale, Victoria . A 23-year-old Taylors Hill man was arrested over the incident on Thursday and charged with one count of armed robbery . Police said on Friday a 23-year-old Taylors Hill man was arrested on Thursday and charged with one count of armed robbery. He was remanded in custody to appear in Melbourne Magistrates Court at a later date . A police statement said that investigators were told the cross-dressing robber entered the service station on Taylors Road in Taylors Hill just before 7.30pm. The man walked to a drink fridge and after browsing what was on sale he went to the counter where he confronted a female staff member. The man was remanded in custody to appear in Melbourne Magistrates Court at a later date . As the shop assistant looks on the robber reaches down into the black bag he's been carrying . The robber pulls out what appears to be a fake machine gun from his bag . He suddenly produced what appeared to be an imitation machine gun from a black bag and demanded the money from the till. The staff member handed over a quantity of cash which the robber placed in a bag, along with the fake firearm, and made his exit from the store. Other customers were in the store at the time of the robbery, however no one was injured during the incident. Pointing the fake machine gun directly at the shop assistant he demands the money from the till . The terrified shop assistant does what they're told and opens the till to give the robber the cash . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

The cross dressing robber from Taylors Hill is in police custody . The 23-year-old man was arrested and charged with armed robbery . The robbery took place at a service station in Watervale in March . A man dressed in female clothing produced a fake machine gun . The staff member handed over the cash which the robber placed in a bag .

Utrecht has twelve players on the pitch at one stage during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Ajax at the Stadion Galgenwaard. No, the home side weren't cheating but instead Utrecht winger Edouard Duplan had no idea he had been substituted midway through the first-half. The referee blew on 24 minutes amid confusion Utrecht had an extra man on the pitch and marched over to Duplan. Edouard Duplan is spoken to by the referee as Utrecht appear to have twelve players on the pitch against Ajax . The referee points at substitute Tommy Oar on the field of the play and Duplan appears to realise his mistake . Duplan makes his way off the pitch and hops over the advertising hoarding to the Utrecht bench on Sunday . Duplan sees the funny side of mishap and laughs with the bench during Utrecht's 1-1 draw with Ajax . The Frenchman protested but suddenly seemed to realise substitute Tommy Oar was now on the pitch and soon made his departure. With a hop over the advertising hoardings, Duplan saw the funny side and attempted to explain the mix-up to his team-mates on the bench. Having briefly had twelve players on the pitch during the first half, Utrecht ended the game with 10, following Ramon Leeuwin's sending off in the 87th minute. Leeuwin didn't have the best of afternoon's after putting the ball into his own net to give Ajax the lead before Gevero Markiet equalised for Utrecht with five minutes to go. Australia international Tommy Oar replaced team-mate Duplan in the 24th minute of the Eredivisie clash .

Utrecht briefly had twelve players on the pitch against Ajax on Sunday . Winger Edouard Duplan hadn't realised he had been substituted . Frenchman saw funny side and made his way off the pitch during 1-1 draw .

A California judge has reduced a child rapist's mandatory 25-year sentence down to only 10 - saying anything longer would be 'cruel and unusual punishment'. Superior Court Judge M. Marc Kelly told an Orange County jury that 20-year-old Kevin Jonas Rojano-Nieto 'did not intend to harm' the three-year-old girl he raped at his family home in June. The judge said that he was sure that although Rojano-Nieto sodomized the girl and covered her mouth so she couldn't scream out, 'there was no violence or callous disregard for the victim's well-being'. Controversial: Superior Court Judge M. Marc Kelly (seen here with a colleague in 2010) has handed a 10-year sentence to a 20-year-old child rapist. The mandatory sentence should be 25-years to life . Judge Kelly also said Rojano-Nieto, 'inexplicably became sexually aroused but did not appear to consciously intend to harm the victim.' Prosecutor have said they will appeal the controversial decision and will be pushing for the minimum sentence of 25-years to life to be reinstated. Rojano-Nieto was found guilty on December 3 of raping the girl who wandered into a garage where he was playing video games. According to the court news service, Rojano-Nieto said he became aroused by the girl and pulled her pants down to rape her during the sickening attack. While this was going on, he could apparently hear her mother calling out for her, so covered her mouth so she couldn't scream back. The girl told her mother after the assault that she was in pain and her mother called the police who found injuries consistent with rape. Rapist: Kevin Jonas Rojano-Nieto has been sentenced to 10-years behind bars for the rape of a 3-year-old girl . “Although serious and despicable, this does not compare to a situation where a pedophilic child predator preys on an innocent child,” Superior Court Judge M. Marc Kelly said according to KTLA. Deputy District Attorney Whitney Bokosky said she disagrees and will appeal. She said that Rojano-Nieto knew what he was doing was wrong because he covered the girl's mouth during the rape so she couldn't call out.

Superior Court Judge M. Marc Kelly handed Kevin Jonas Rojano-Nieto a 10-year sentence . The mandatory sentence Rojano-Nieto should have received was 25-years to life . The State of California has said that it will appeal Judge Kelly's decision .

Patients who always see the same GP are more likely to have cancer symptoms missed, research has shown. A study found that if doctors know patients well, they could mistake warning signs for ongoing medical problems or depression. The study of 18,500 patients found that people with bowel cancer who saw their normal GP were diagnosed, on average, a week later than others. Patients who always see the same GP are more likely to have cancer symptoms missed, research has shown (posed by model) The findings are worrying because Britain has one of the lowest cancer survival rates in Europe, and this has partly been blamed on family doctors missing symptoms. Even delays of a few weeks can be vital because the cancer can quickly spread to other organs and become very difficult to treat. The study by academics at the University of Bristol and Cancer Research UK compared the records of patients diagnosed with breast, lung and bowel cancer between 2000 and 2009. The findings, published in the British Journal of General Practice, show that seeing the same GP was not linked to a later diagnosis for breast cancer or lung cancer. But for bowel cancer – commonly confused with irritable bowel syndrome or piles – there was an average delay of a week. Researchers said the reason there was no link between breast cancer might be because the symptoms are more obvious. And lung cancer is notoriously difficult to detect because there are often no symptoms in the early stages. But according to the study, doctors who are ‘familiar’ with patients can ‘misattribute’ new symptoms to ongoing medical complaints or even depression. GP and lead researcher Dr Matthew Ridd said: ‘GPs should follow up patients who present with potential cancer symptoms to make sure they receive a timely diagnosis. ‘But your regular doctor might not be the best person to spot those symptoms in the first place. So in some cases getting a second opinion from a different doctor could speed up the time to diagnosis.’ The findings, published in the British Journal of General Practice, show that seeing the same GP was not linked to a later diagnosis for breast cancer or lung cancer (posed by model) Figures last month showed that cancer survival rates in Britain lagged ten years behind those of many other European countries. And last summer Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt pledged to name and shame GPs who fail to pick up on early warning signs and refer patients for urgent tests. Dr Richard Roope, Cancer Research UK’s GP expert, said: ‘These intriguing findings suggest that in some cases a fresh pair of eyes could be better at spotting early signs of cancer. Anything that can be done to support GPs in diagnosing cancer earlier is worth pursuing.’ And Sara Hiom, Cancer Research UK’s director of early diagnosis, said: ‘This study provides a useful insight into how seeing the same doctor could impact the time to cancer diagnosis. Any delay in getting cancer diagnosed has the potential to impact the success of treatment, so it’s vital we do everything possible to help GPs refer patients with potential cancer symptoms without delay.’

Bowel cancer patients who saw normal GP diagnosed week later than others, study shows . Findings not linked to a later diagnosis for breast cancer or lung cancer . Delays can be vital because cancer can quickly spread to other organs . Britain has one of Europe's lowest cancer survival rates, partly blamed on missed symptoms .

The U.S. teenager facing 15 years in jail for the murder of her mother grinned nervously as she took her baby to court in Bali again today - while maintaining her innocence. Heather Mack,19, smiled and laughed as she cradled her baby Stella - born last month - in a holding cell at the Denpasar District Court as she announced: 'I should not be sent to prison because I'm innocent. 'I haven't murdered anybody. I didn't murder my mother.' She was also filmed singing the Rihanna hit Umbrella as she nursed the infant outside of the courtroom. Heather Mack, pictured smiling behind bars, is accused of the murder of her socialite mother, Sheila von Wiese-Mack . The new mother took baby Stella to court with her, who was born last month at a prison hospital . Prosecutors have asked judges in the holiday resort to jail Mack, left with baby Stella, for 15 years and Schaefer, right, for 18 years . Mack has said that she intends to keep Stella with her until the child is two years old . The teenager has previously said that her smile is a 'disguise,' according to the Chicago Tribune. 'If I allow myself to grieve whatsoever I'm in a complete state of depression,' she told the Tribune. 'The smile is actually a disguise I wear to survive here.' Innocent: Baby Stella was born in hospital last month . Both Miss Mack and her boyfriend now face an anxious five days after court officials indicated that the judges would declare their verdict next Tuesday. Chief Prosecutor Eddy Wijaya insisted that pleas for lighter sentences for the pair, because of their young age and new-born daughter, should be ignored. He argued that the physical evidence in the hotel room and texts between the defendants revealed their dislike of the 62-year-old victim pointed to premeditated murder. Both Mack and Schaefer openly displayed nervousness as they waited to go into court today, aware that the case against them was drawing to a close and the judges were close to announcing sentences. The young mother bit her nails in the holding cell and smiled nervously as cradled her baby and Schaefer chain-smoked as he paced up and down his own cell. At an earlier hearing the prosecution team argued that the murder of her mother, Sheila von Wiese-Mack had been premeditated and insisted Mack and Schaefer, should go to prison for 15 and 18 years respectively.. Mack had denied the premeditated murder of the Chicago socialite in the five-star St Regis Hotel, Bali, in August last year. But judges on the holiday island, under Indonesia's legal system, said they accepted the Prosecution's argument of guilt before the defence team had offered their reasons for leniency. Schaefer has admitted unintentionally killing Mrs Mack, telling the court that he had lashed out while defending himself after Mack's mother grabbed him by the throat in an argument in her hotel room. The panel of three judges accepted the prosecution's argument that Mr Schaefer had intended to murder Mrs Mack when he went to her hotel room because she had racially insulted him and objected to his relationship with her daughter. Her body was found crammed into a suitcase which had been loaded into a taxi with the couple's other luggage at the hotel after they had run out through the beachside exit of the premises. New father: Tommy Schaefer looks dotingly at his young daughter as he is led away from court in handcuffs . Mack drapes her arms across the bars of the holding cell as she waits to be taken into court . Mack, looking bored in her cell, now faces a five day wait to find out her fate . Baby Stella was born by cesarean section last month after Mack was transferred from her prison cell to hospital. Lawyers for both defendants have asked the judges to reject the demands for long prison sentences, insisting the murder was not premeditated but that Mrs Mack was killed amid moments of panic and distress. When asked by reporters about a possible 15 year sentence, Mack replied: 'It's not the verdict today is it?' When pressed about it, she added: 'Less than that (15 years), I'm innocent.' The couple are accused of killing socialite Sheila von Wiese-Mack, 62, in the five-star St Regis Hotel, Bali, in August last year . After today's hearing the couple were taken back to Kerobokan prison, which, if the judges agree to the prosecutions demands could become their home for the next 15 and 18 years. Mack has already told officials that she intends to keep baby Stella with her in prison for the maximum two years that youngsters are allowed to remain with their mothers. But it is understood that Schaefer's mother, Kia Walker, has been pressuring her to allow the baby, which had to be treated for jaundice within days of her birth, to be taken back to the US.

Heather Mack,19, tells Bali court she did not kill Sheila von Wiese-Mack . On trial for mother's murder with 21-year-old boyfriend Tommy Schaefer . Mack gave birth to baby Stella Schaefer last month in prison hospital . Couple facing a nervous five day wait for judge's to return their verdict .

Aussie the dog had always been very protective of his owners Kai, seven, and Sophie, 10. But now their beloved pet is being remembered as a hero after he saved the two children from being electrocuted to death in a puddle in the aftermath of the New South Wales storms. Their family home at Caves Beach, near Lake Macqurie, had lost power so on Wednesday the children's mother Natalie Crane-Hayes decided take Kai, Sophie and Aussie for a walk in a nearby park. Scroll down for video . Aussie the dog (centre) saved his owners Kai (left) and Sophie (right) from being electrocuted in a puddle . The family were walking near their home at Caves Beach, near Lake Macquarie, when he was killed suddenly in a puddle that was connected to a fallen live electrical wire . Aussie – who the kids brought home on Australia Day this year - was always protective of the children . The park was full of large puddles and they didn't know it at the time, but the wild weather had caused a power line to fall down into one of the puddles meaning all the water in the park was live with electrical current. Five-month-old Aussie was walking just ahead of the kids and when he stepped into the first puddle he was electrocuted and died instantly. 'Honestly those kids were only a metre away,' their grandmother Deanna Addicoat told Daily Mail Australia. 'It would have been both of them because they would have followed the other one in. 'Aussie's our hero, he saved their lives.' Ms Addicoat said the kids were traumatised. Their grandmother Deanna Addicoat said the children were traumatised after seeing their dog die . Kai and Aussie shared a special bond and he is buried under a tree outside Kai's bedroom window . 'It wasn't something nice to see… Seeing an animal killed is not nice but for him to be electrified in front of them,' she said. They had to wait for emergency services to come and cut the wire before they could move Aussie from the puddle. 'The SES were excellent because they've got so much work on up here,' Ms Addicoat said. 'Once they knew there was a live wire and danger, Ausgrid came out and they were just so compassionate.' Ms Addicoat said the family hoped the tragedy would remind people about the danger of fallen power lines. Ms Addicoat said Sophie (pictured) was too devastated to watch Aussie be taken away but Kai wanted to be there to take him home . The kids' father Brendon Crane-Hayes (right) with Aussie, who is being remembered by the family as a hero . She added Sophie was too devastated to watch Aussie be taken away but Kai wanted to be there to take his dog home. 'Kai wanted to be with Aussie and stay in the car next to him on the way home,' she said. 'He helped his daddy dig a hole and they buried him in his favourite spot under the banana tree outside Kai's bedroom window. 'Aussie just loved Kai.' Ms Addicoat said Aussie – who the kids brought home on Australia Day this year - was always protective of the children. The remains of a staircase on Newcastle Beach. The Hunter Region, Central Coast and Sydney were smashed by wild weather on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday . Damage from the storms that hit the coast near Lake Macquarie. Winds reached Category 2 Cyclone strength . A car is seen among the debris of houses destroyed by cyclonic winds are seen on in Dungog . 'He would always round up the kids if they walked too far ahead, he was a cattle dog and that's what they're meant to do,' she said. 'Kai found these pups at market and his parents said no at first. 'But Kai said "When I'm holding him and his heart's next to mine our hearts are beating as one". How can you say no to that? 'Had they not got that dog that day, I don't want to think about what would have happened.' An Avoca Beach resident cleans up her property on the Central Coast after flooding on Wednesday . Damage and destruction caused to the Arkinstall family home by flooding in Stroud in the NSW Hunter region . Pulver St, in Hamilton South in Newcastle, was one of the hardest hit streets with nearly every second tree lining the street ripped up, falling on homes .

Aussie the dog saved the lives of his owners Kai, seven, and Sophie, 10 . He stepped into a puddle that was live with electrical current in the aftermath of the wild NSW storms at Caves Beach, near Lake Macquarie . The cattle dog puppy is being remembered as a hero by the family .

A 10-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital after being shot in the stomach by a person attempting to kill an aggressive dog. Danel Hall Jr was walking down the street in Centre Point, Alabama, when a man was chased by a neighbourhood dog. A third person suddenly starting shooting at the animal, but stray bullets hit Danel in the stomach and the second pedestrian in the buttocks, it was claimed. Danel Hall (pictured), 10, was shot in the stomach by a stray bullet intended for an aggressive dog . Police from Jefferson County swooped on the scene of the shooting just after 1pm yesterday . Deputies from Jefferson Country sheriff's office quickly arrived at the scene - just after 1pm yesterday - to find Danel in agony. The bullet had narrowly missed his liver and he was rushed to hospital where he underwent emergency surgery to save his life. Tom Henderson, Centre Point's mayor, said the unknown gunman had been attempting to shoot the aggressive dog, but his bullets instead hit Danel and the second man. He told AL.com: 'There shouldn't be any guns being shot in that incident.' Mary Brooks, Danel's great aunt, said she rushed home from work when she was told about the shooting. 'I can't even tell you what went through my mind,' she said. 'I prayed all the way that he'd be alright. And that's all that matters.' Trayvon Smith, the dog's owner and a neighbour of Danel's family, denied accusations he had been the one shooting. He told WTVM that he had no guns, adding that he was very sorry for the boy. 'Everybody pray for that little boy, he needs as much prayers as he can get.' Police are continuing to look for the person who fired the shots, and anyone with information about the incident can contact the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office at 205-325-1450. The shooting occurred on 1st Street, NW, Centre Point, Alabama (pictured) about 1pm yesterday afternoon .

Danel Hall, 10, was seriously injured when he was shot in the stomach . It is believed he was hit by a stray bullet intended for an aggressive dog . He was rushed to hospital after the bullet narrowly missed his liver .

THE WILD OATS PROJECT . by Robin Rinaldi . (Hodder £14.99) At the age of 42, San Francisco-based journalist Robin Rinaldi believed she had accidentally succeeded in conceiving a longed- for child. The pregnancy test turned out to be wrong, but her husband Scott wasn’t taking any more chances: he got a vasectomy. Rinaldi’s response was to demand an open marriage and bed 12 strangers in as many months. She’s now written a graphic, tell-all memoir about that year and its very messy fallout. Robin Rinaldi (pictured) demanded an open marriage from her husband, Scott after he had a vasectomy . When they met, 17 years earlier, Rinaldi wasn’t sure she wanted kids. As her biological clock began ticking louder, though, a child came to embody the solution to all sorts of problems. It would strengthen their marriage of opposites, help her finally overcome a troubled childhood as the daughter of an alcoholic bookie and give her life a sense of purpose. Her husband, meanwhile, was adamantly against it from the start. For reasons she never quite gets to the bottom of, he has no desire ever to become a father. She depicts him as stable and stoic but, frankly, he sounds a bit of a cold fish, spending much of his spare time making mead, keeping a file on his laptop entitled My World View and refusing to look her in the eye during sex. After his vasectomy, Rinaldi’s discontent settles onto her failure to sleep around when she was single. ‘I refuse to go to my grave with no children and only four lovers,’ she declares. ‘If I can’t have one, I must have the other.’ Promiscuity, she’s certain, will enable her to look back from her deathbed and feel she’s lived. Instead of ending her marriage, she strikes a bargain that seems to give her the best of both worlds. During the week, Rinaldi lives in a rented studio, free to have as much casual sex as she likes. She picks up men on business trips, places ‘good girl seeks experience’ ads online and, eventually, gravitates to an urban sex commune, where very hands-on orgasmic meditation is practised twice daily. Come the weekend, she returns to Scott and their cat Cleo — no questions asked. Reading about her Wild Oats Project, it’s hard to know what’s more astonishing — that Scott ever agreed to this 5:2 open marriage or that Rinaldi thought it could possibly solve anything. Full disclosure: some years ago, I published a memoir about my own year-long experiment — with chastity. Afterwards, several people told me I should write a follow-up in which I did the exact opposite. I assumed they were joking, but that’s more or less precisely what Rinaldi has done. Not that it isn’t titillating stuff — at least to begin with. What she craves most especially is dirty talk, and she gives as good as she gets. There’s no hint of coyness as she details every sexual act she participates in along the way. As it gets steamier, her prose flushes a deep purple. There’s also some truly terrible dialogue. ‘Hmmm,’ she says, after being given technique tips by a 23-year-old she’s just slept with. ‘Roger that.’ Reading about another person’s orgasms turns out to be just as dull as flipping through their dream journal. Of her 12 partners, most are younger and two are women, one of whom agrees to a threesome. Yet they soon start to merge. This is California, and every other lover seems to be a vegan or a healer or a vegan healer. They strum her songs they’ve written as she fries them soya sausages. Only one of them really gets to her. Alden is a writer in his late-30s. They meet online and quickly tumble into bed. ‘In his sheets, I uncovered women who had lain dormant in me for years,’ she trills. He tells her she’s a goddess and that he worships her — until he ends it, abruptly. Later, when Rinaldi’s year is up and she finds herself back living full-time with Scott, trying to patch up their — you guessed it — deeply fractured intimacy, it’s an email from Alden that finally derails everything. As more women cross childless into middle-age, there’s undoubtedly a book to be written about their journey. This is not it. In fact, Rinaldi seems able to define herself solely in relation to her fertility and her allure to men. So much for her feminism. To be fair, it isn’t entirely devoid of self-criticism. Narcissistic, naïve, unfair: these are all words she applies to herself at various moments. But, in addition to being myopically self-absorbed, this is also a sad book. By the time you reach the end, any gains she’s made are balanced by some considerable losses. And then there’s the book’s dedication. To Ruby, it reads — Ruby being the name she planned to give the child she’s now unlikely ever to have.

Aged 42 Robin Rinaldi believed she had conceived a longed-for child . The pregnancy test was negative and her husband had a vasectomy . Rinaldi then demanded an open marriage and slept with 12 people in a year .

Struggling Hamburg have appointed Bruno Labbadia as their new coach with immediate effect in a surprise decision with the former European champions anchored in last place with six matches left. Despite widespread speculation about a pending deal with former Mainz coach Thomas Tuchel, Hamburg said they had agreed on a 15-month contract with Labbadia, who had coached them in 2009-10. The coach's contract is also valid for the second division should Hamburg be relegated. He takes over from interim coach Peter Knaebel who replaced sacked Joe Zinnbauer in March and will now return to his post as sports director. Hamburg have appointed Bruno Labbadia as their new coach on a 15-month contract . 'We decided to take this step because we consider the coach question the most important,' said Hamburg CEO Dietmar Beiersdorfer in a statement. 'With Bruno Labbadia we now have a strong coach who is also experienced in relegation battles.' Beiersdorfer said the club had ended talks with Tuchel after an agreement could not be reached. Hamburg are the only club with a perfect Bundesliga record, having played every season in the top division since the league's creation in 1963. Labbadia returns to Hamburg for a second spell after coaching the club for one season in 2009-10 . The 49-year-old Labbadia, a former Hamburg player, has also coached Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart among other. 'We have no time to waste,' Labbadia said. 'Every point matters for us and I am happy that Hamburg has such support from the fans. Because we have to be a unit until the last matchday.'

Hamburg sacked Joe Zinnbauer in March with Peter Knaebel taking over . Knaebel has now returned to his original post as sports director . Club has been in talks with Thomas Tuchel but could not reach agreement . Hamburg appointed former coach Bruno Labbadia on 15-month contract .

Timothy McVeigh considered the bombing of the Oklahoma City federal building 20 years ago a failure because the structure was still standing after the blast that killed 168 people. McVeigh also viewed himself as a 'Paul Revere-type messenger' and even suggested his defense team should receive $800,000 from the government, according an archive of documents donated by the convicted bomber's lead attorney. The estimated one million pages of paper documents from Stephen Jones now fill 550 file cabinet-sized boxes at the Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas. The trove, which was delivered to the school where the attorney received his undergraduate degree in three phases since 1998, only became fully organized late last year. Scroll down for video . Timothy McVeigh (right) is escorted from the Noble County Courthouse in Oklahoma by FBI agents in 1995 . A photo taken on April 27, 1995, shows damage to the Alfred P Murrah Federal Building after the truck bomb . Rescue workers continue digging through the rubble after the deadly bombing in Oklahoma City in April 1995 . Firemen examine the wreckage at the building after the 1,200lb truck bomb blew off the structure's north side . The archive includes a confidential report from a polygraph examiner, who wrote that McVeigh had wanted to `take out' the Murrah Building on April 19, 1995. Although the blast killed 168, including 19 children, the examiner concluded that 'In McVeigh's mind, he believed that he had definitely screwed up because he left the building still standing'. McVeigh was executed by injection in 2001 at age 33. Co-conspirator Terry Nichols was convicted separately and sentenced to life in prison. Even as he stood accused of orchestrating what until the Sept. 11 attacks was considered the deadliest act of terrorism on US soil, McVeigh appeared to be driven by profit and thought his attorneys should be entitled to '$800,000 (after fees, taxes).' 'If I'm gonna die anyway, I want to make some money. Not for me, but to try to make up for what my family has been put thru, as well as to shell out some `bonuses' to my legal team.,' he wrote in one note to his defense team included in the archive. In another, he doodled a tank ramming a house and wrote: 'This is the FBI! ... Send out your women and children. We know you're in there and we know you have Bibles and a copy of the Constitution!' The collection also includes a copy of a published cartoon showing 11 jurors frowning and one smiling, with an arrow pointing to her and the note: 'My choice, potential juror.' McVeigh was identified as a suspect in the bombing of the building, sentenced to death and executed in 2001 . Medical assistants run from the blast site after being told another bomb had been found on April 19, 1995 . This is one of over 500 boxes of attorney/client documents that were donated by attorney Stephen Jones . An Oklahoma City police car decorated with kind words and a small American flag sits near the blast area . Don Carleton, executive director of the museum, said Jones wasn't comfortable putting the material at an Oklahoma institution 'because the feelings were so raw' and his fears the collection could be perceived as 'almost a shrine' to the convicted bomber. Carleton said: 'It's been a difficult collection to figure out how to let people know we have it available for research. 'You don't want to promote it. That's not the right word. You don't want to publicize it without coming across as being somewhat celebratory. 'It's almost like Holocaust records. You've got a whole bunch of people who are rightly so sensitive to this.' Besides the handwritten notes from McVeigh, the defense case files include reports of investigations, news stories, photos, recordings and trial exhibits. In 2001, Jones published a book suggesting McVeigh and Nichols could not have been alone in carrying out the bombing, . McVeigh denied any knowledge of another collaborator, or presence of an accomplice who became known in the case as John Doe No. 2. But the polygraph examiner, Tim Domgard, wrote there were 'indications of deception' in McVeigh's responses related to questions about others involved. McVeigh provided a first-person account of the bombing during two days of interviews with Jones in September 1995. An unidentified woman calls out to friends as she waits for treatment following the truck bomb in OKC in 1995 . An evidence photo showing Oklahoma City bomber McVeigh from the Briscoe Center for American History . A hurt woman holds a child following the blast that killed 168 people, including 19 children, and injured more . Federal Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and FBI agents survey the damage to the Alfred Murrah building . He talked of lighting the fuse in a rental truck filled with explosive fertilizer, parking it at the building, throwing the key behind the seat, then walking away and trying not to look conspicuous, even after the blast hit. He told Jones that he didn't have the resources to conduct a 'solo war' and was convinced he 'could have gotten away clean from this and continued on if I had anywhere to go.' 'I determined that the best way would be to continue on as the Paul Revere type messenger instead of the John Brown type revolutionary, that you could accomplish maybe two in one,' McVeigh said. In the polygraph interview, McVeigh said when he was pulled over by an Oklahoma highway trooper shortly after the bombing for not displaying a license plate on his car, he had 'several opportunities to kill the trooper, however, did not because he was a state official and not a federal official.' Asked about events leading up to the bombing, McVeigh said 'action had to be taken' after the 1994 passage of the assault weapons ban, but said he wasn't certain at that time exactly what kind of action would be appropriate. In other notes, he also points to the outcome of the Branch Davidian siege near Waco as an influence. The building in downtown Oklahoma City falls in a dust cloud as it is demolished by explosives in May 1995 . Terry Nichols seen leaving a Federal Court Building in May 1995. He is serving a life sentence for his role . A view from the plaza overlooking the Oklahoma City National Memorial site from May of 2001 (file photo) The entrance to the Oklahoma City National Memorial is pictured at dusk in Oklahoma City in April of 2015 . The files have numerous references to media coverage and McVeigh's sense that Jones was too cozy with reporters and TV producers. McVeigh complained to Jones in 1995 that he was granting so many television and newspaper interviews, 'I am afraid you are becoming addicted to the `media bug.' Jones responded: 'If you want to keep the media on your side, they must be fed.' In one note to Jones marked 'Personal,' McVeigh told him if anyone ever approached him 'to `lean' on you to `throw' my case, please confide in me.' 'I am a realist, and I know our government,' he added. 'TDC - threat, duress, or coercion - is a standard. Money or muscle can influence all but the most ideological.' In the interview with Jones detailing the bombing and his arrest, he recalled how someone at the jail watching television coverage of the bombing investigation told him he resembled a composite photo of a suspect being sought. Then a court appearance for his arrest for carrying a concealed gun and knife during the traffic stop, he noticed increased police activity around the courthouse where he was held. After his bond was set at $5,000, a woman in an adjacent cell told him: 'They think you're the bomber.' 'And I said, `No way.' And then here is where it becomes a blur, Stephen,' McVeigh told Jones.

Almost 1 million pages of documents donated by bomber's lead attorney . They reveal McVeigh viewed himself as a 'Paul Revere-type messenger' Also thought his defense team should receive $800,000 from the government . 1995 attack killed 168 and was deadliest terrorist attack on US soil at time . McVeigh was executed by lethal injection in 2001 at the age of 33 . Co-conspirator Terry Nichols convicted separately and got a life sentence .

Sophie Wilson performed CPR on Bradley Wilson . A teenage girl has told how she saved the life of a childhood friend who attempted suicide after months of bullying. Sophie Wilson, 17, performed CPR on Bradley Parkes after she and a friend found him hanging from a tree in the woods near his home in Willenhall, in Coventry. The 16-year-old was taken to Birmingham Children's Hospital in a coma but yesterday his mother Tiffany, 35, revealed he had made a 'miracle' recovery, as she thanked the girls. Sophie and Katie Alwill, 18, raised the alarm and summoned help after they stumbled across the teenager during a woodland walk . 'Someone burned the rope free from the tree using a lighter,' said Miss Wilson. 'He wasn't breathing and his pulse was very weak. 'I learned CPR at school and I started doing chest compressions and mouth to mouth. 'He started breathing again but it was more snorting than breathing. 'I'm in shock and it still hasn't hit me that this actually happened. It feels like it isn't real.' Miss Wilson revealed how Bradley had grown up in the house opposite her and they went to primary school together. 'He's a really nice lad and I've never heard a bad word said about him. I didn't know he was being bullied. I don't think he told anyone.' Ms Parkes, a mother-of-five, told yesterday how her son was making progress. 'I can't thank those girls enough, I dread to think what would have happened if they hadn't found him,' she reportedly told the Mirror. The mother of schoolboy Bradley Parkes, 16, shared this picture saying: 'Hope all you b******s are happy my son is fighting for his life' after his suicide attempt . 'I thought he was going to die.' The mother-of-five shared a picture of her son in hospital last week and said he had been tormented for months by a gang. She described how her son had been robbed at knife point several times and was even slashed in the face. 'It all started in about August last year and Bradley has even been held at knifepoint,' she told the Coventry Telegraph. 'One time he was walking from one friend's house to another and this gang robbed all three of them. 'They even cut his face with a knife and told him not to tell people. He's even had his hand broken. 'Every time they see him they just take everything off him. People know all about this gang and they are arrested for all sorts.' The Manchester United fan was found unconscious in Willenhall Woods on Thursday last week. He had just passed his first course at Ernesford Grange School and was planning to go to college. His mother previously said: 'He left a suicide note saying he was taking his own life as it was easier than what he was going through.' Ms Parkes said the bullying escalated after Bradley gave a statement to the police about the gang, who are aged between 14 and 18. 'He's been called a grass and all sorts,' she said. Bradley was discovered hanging in the woods with a suicide note saying taking his own life was easier than what he was going through. He is now recovering from the ordeal . 'When he was held at knifepoint we decided enough was enough and went to the police. 'The other boy who was also robbed was too scared to make a statement, but Bradley wanted to. 'One of the gang members was charged and is now on remand in prison. He's up in court next month. 'They have smashed people's windows, vandalised people's homes and even set fire to someone using a deodorant can and a lighter. 'It left the person with burns on their stomach. Since that, all the grass stuff started and it made Bradley's life hell.' She slammed West Midlands Police for failing to take her repeated complaints seriously. 'I have gone to the police lots of times but it doesn't do anything. And not many people do go to the police as they are scared. I'm running out of options,' she said. West Midlands Police said they had launched and investigation into Bradley's attempt to end his life. Detective Chief Inspector Helen Kirkman said:'We recognise this is an emotive time for the school and the community. 'We are committed to finding out what may have led up to the boy taking such a sad decision and we continue to investigate offences that may have been committed against him. 'Anyone who may have any information that may assist our investigation should call us. 'Additional patrols are being carried out in the Willenhall area and we are working very closely with the school.' For confidential support on suicide matters in the UK, call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here.

Schoolboy Bradley Parkes, 16, discovered hanging in woods in Coventry . Sophie Wilson, 17, performed CPR on the teen after raising the alarm . Bradley's mother said he had been bullied and terrorised by gang . Says her son is now out of coma and thanked the girls who found him .

(CNN)The man who beat serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer to death inside a Wisconsin prison says he did it because of Dahmer's creepy sense of humor -- which included turning prison food into fake limbs covered with ketchup to resemble blood, the New York Post reports. Christopher Scarver, who was sentenced to two life terms in prison for killing Dahmer and another man at Columbia Correctional Institution in 1994, said the confessed cannibal would leave the fake limbs around the prison where others would find them. "He crossed the line with some people -- prisoners, prison staff," the newspaper quoted Scarver as saying. "Some people who are in prison are repentant -- but he was not one of them." In a separate story, the Post quotes Dahmer's former prison minister as saying the convict would make jokes about this cannibalistic past. "If he saw a guard that was nervous and standing near enough to hear him, he would say, 'I bite,'" the newspaper quoted the pastor, Roy Ratcliff, as saying. "Usually the guard would jump away and that would make Jeff laugh." "He sort of played with his persona to exaggerate it and make people more fearful," Ratcliff said. "This was just his way — a morbid humor to deal with his hopeless situation." Scarver was convicted of killing Dahmer on November 28, 1994. He told the Post that he killed Dahmer and another inmate, Jesse Anderson, after an altercation while they were together unsupervised on a work detail. Scarver said he kept a newspaper article detailing Dahmer's crimes, which included killing 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991, having sex with corpses, keeping some of the body parts and eating others. Just before he killed Dahmer, Scarver said, he confronted him with the clipping. "I asked him if he did those things 'cause I was fiercely disgusted. He was shocked. Yes, he was," the Post quoted Scarver as saying. Scarver said he hit Dahmer twice in the head with a metal bar from a weight room. He then killed Anderson, who was working in a different room.

Jeffrey Dahmer's killer tells New York Post he did it because of the convict's creepy practical jokes . Dahmer's former minister tells the paper he'd say to guard, "I bite"

1. Heavy drinking males: Scientists at Sheffield University have identified six different types of obese person (file image) There are six different types of obese person, scientists have today revealed. The distinction, they hope, will allow for tailor-made treatments to help different obese people combat their weight. Researchers at the University of Sheffield analysed people with a body mass index of 30 or more - a recognised measure of obesity. They found obese people fall into one of six categories: . The scientists said their findings suggest that clinicians and policy makers should not target obese people as a whole, rather treat them according to the 'type' of obese person they are. Dr Mark Green, who led the study, said: 'Policies designed to tackle obesity and encourage healthier lifestyles often target individuals just because they are obese. 'But a focus on just the group as a whole is not very efficient. We are all different and different health promotion approaches work for different people. 'Our research showed that those in the groups that we identified are likely to need very different services, and will respond very differently to different health promotion policies. Scroll down for video . 'In the future, we hope that GPs will keep in mind these six groups when offering advice to their patients.' BMI has long been used to measure individuals in terms of their height and weight, but does not account for variation across other factors such as health, demographic and behavioural characteristics. The team at Sheffield looked at health-related variables, including whether individuals reported conditions like fatigue, pain, insomnia, depression, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or cancer. 2. Young healthy females: The scientists said their findings suggest that clinicians and policy makers should not target obese people as a whole, rather treat them according to the 'type' of obese person they are. The largest cluster was 'younger healthy females' - also the youngest group (file image) 3. The affluent and healthy elderly: This group was the least deprived cluster and had positive health characteristics - although the group included a large proportion with high blood pressure - and above average alcohol consumption (file image) Demographic variables accounted for were age, sex, ethnicity and socioeconomic deprivation, while well-being was assessed by asking people how satisfied they were with their lives on a scale of nought to 10. Whether participants smoked and the number of units of alcohol they consumed in the previous week was also taken into consideration. 4. The physically sick but happy elderly: They had a higher prevalence of chronic health problems including high blood pressure (file image) As was whether or not they engaged in active weight management - going to slimming clubs, for example - and whether they made a conscious effort to eat more healthily. Researchers discovered the largest cluster was 'younger healthy females' - also the youngest group. They were the group most likely to display positive health characteristics, and engaged in some healthy behaviours. 'Heavy drinking males' showed similar characteristics, but consumed a high level of alcohol. They were less likely to be managing their weight, though did report above average levels of physical exercise and walking. The 'unhappy anxious middle-aged' group was primarily female, had poor mental health and reported high levels of insomnia, anxiety, depression and fatigue. Their sense of well-being was relatively low, but they did engage in healthy physical activity and weight management, and had the lowest alcohol consumption. The final three clusters captured different patterns among older people. The 'affluent healthy elderly' was the least deprived cluster and had positive health characteristics - although the group included a large proportion with high blood pressure - and above average alcohol consumption. The 'physically sick but happy elderly' group had a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions -including osteoarthritis, diabetes and high blood pressure - but exhibited low levels of anxiety and depression. 5. The unhappy and anxious middle-aged: This group was primarily female, had poor mental health and reported high levels of insomnia, anxiety, depression and fatigue (file image) 6. Those with the poorest health: This group was found to be the most deprived, and had the highest prevalence of chronic health conditions. And they tended not to engage in healthy behaviours (file image) The final group, made up of those with the 'poorest health', was the most deprived, had the highest prevalence of most chronic health conditions, and tended not to engage in healthy behaviours. It also had the highest average BMI. Researchers said health professionals should assess what group obese patients might fall into and treat them accordingly. For example, for the 'unhappy anxious middle-aged' an intervention involving increasing exercise may need to be mixed with psycho-social counselling, while for those in the 'poorest health', group advice on exercise may not be reasonable and more modest goals may be needed. Meanwhile messages about alcohol reduction could help tackle obesity in young adults. The findings are published in the Journal of Public Health.

University of Sheffield study found six different type of obese person . Heavy drinking males, young healthy females, affluent elderly, physically sick elderly, unhappy middle-aged and those with the poorest health . Hope their findings will help doctors create tailor-made treatments . heavy drinking males . young healthy females . the affluent and healthy elderly . the physically sick but happy elderly . the unhappy and anxious middle-aged . those with the poorest health .

Ed Balls was today accused of 'letting the cat out of the bag' on tax rises after leaving the door open to trapping more middle-class workers in the 40p tax rate. In an interview the shadow chancellor repeatedly refused to rule out trying to balance the books by lowering the amount workers have to earn before they pay the higher income tax rate. The number of people paying 40p tax has already risen from about 2million to 5million in two decades, but the Tories have promised to lift the threshold if they are returned to power. Scroll down for video . Shadow chancellor Ed Balls, pictured giving a speech in Glasgow today, has repeatedly refused to rule out using the point at which the higher income tax rate kicks in to raise money to balance the books . The Shadow Chancellor was joined by the Scottish Labour Leader Jim Murphy at the Royal Concert hall in Glasgow today . Labour has vowed not to increase VAT or National Insurance as part of measures to bring down the deficit if they win the election. But pressed on income tax, Mr Balls refused to rule out freezing or lowering the threshold to raise millions from people earning more than £41,865. In an interview on ITV Westcountry, Mr Balls was asked if was 'leaving the door open tonight to changing the tax thresholds that mean people in that 40 per cent bracket could be paying more tax under you'. The shadow chancellor refused to rule it out: 'What I would like to do is find ways in which I could have fewer people in the 40 per cent tax bracket. Of course I would. 'But I have to be honest with people. The deficit is going to be £90 billion. I have got to find a way to get the deficit down in a careful, and staged and balanced way.' He said he would not be 'raising the higher rate of income tax' but left open the possibility of holding or lowering the point at which it kicks in. 'What I cannot do is go through every detail of the tax system. It's really complicated. 'I am not going to make unfunded commitment to do so, because I fear in the end that will be a VAT rise from the Tories. You won't get that from me.' Pressed on whether he plans to change the income tax bands, Mr Balls said: 'I can't go through every detail.' He went on: 'I can make a promise not to increase the basic rate of income tax or the higher rate of income tax. The threshold is also an important detail and that's complex.' Chancellor George Osborne, visiting the Marston's Brewery in Wolverhampton with David Cameron today. claimed Mr Balls had 'let the cat out of the bag . The number of people paying 40p tax has already risen by about two million to five million in two decades . Chancellor George Osborne said: 'Ed Balls has let the cat out of the bag and confirmed a tax assault on middle earners. He has confirmed that he and Ed Miliband will put up taxes on middle Britain. It is part of Labour's £3,000 tax rise for working families. 'By contrast, the Conservative plan is to increase to £50,000 the threshold at which people pay the higher rate of tax. So there is a clear choice. 'Economic security and lower taxes with David Cameron and our long-term economic plan. Or economic chaos and higher taxes under Ed Miliband.' David Cameron has warned the 40p tax rate is hitting too many people on 'middle incomes'. The Prime Minister claims it is wrong that millions of people doing normal jobs like teaching are now paying a tax rate that was 'only ever meant for the better off'. The Conservatives go into the election pledging to raise the threshold for paying 40p tax from £41,865 to £50,000 by 2020. Workers would also pay no income tax on the first £12,500 they earn. But Labour says the policy is a £7billion unfunded tax cut at a time when billions are needed in spending cuts. A Labour spokesman said: 'Under the Tories around 2 million more people have been dragged into the 40p tax band, but Labour supported the increases in the 40p threshold in the recent Budget. 'Tory promises to raise the 40p threshold further are completely unfunded and will cost billions of pounds. Together with their extreme spending plans, these unfunded commitments will mean the Tories end up raising VAT again and cutting the NHS. 'When we make tax promises, such as introducing a lower 10p starting rate of tax to help millions on middle and low incomes, we have set out where the money is coming from. 'Working people are paying more under this government, which is why the only tax changes we are proposing are on the very richest in society like reversing the Tory tax cut for millionaires.'

Shadow chancellor refuses to rule out using threshold to raise money . Vows not to hike income tax rate but not trapping more people in 40p rate . Chancellor George Osborne says Balls has 'let the cat out of the bag . Tories promise to raise threshold from £41,865 to £50,000 by 2020 . Labour says the plan amounts to a £7billion unfunded commitment .

The South Korean government paid an eye-watering £2.4million to the makers of the new Avengers movie to ensure the country is shown in a positive light, it has emerged. Much of the comic book film, Avengers: Age of Ultron, was shot in Seoul and the country's culture ministry agreed to cover a third of filming costs in the city on the agreement the Republic of Korea is shown as 'high tech' and 'modern'. The use of public funds in what appears to be an extreme case of product placement has been criticised by South Koreans - as officials are having to wait with the rest of the world to see if the film, released on Thursday, will lift the country's reputation out of the shadow of it's headline-grabbing northern neighbour. Scroll down for video . On set: Chris Evans suited up as Captain America as shooting on Avengers: Age Of Ultron got underway in the Sangam-dong district of Seoul, South Korea last year . The production crew in the Sangam-dong district of Seoul, South Korea last year during filming for Avengers: Age Of Ultron . The move echoes that of Sony Pictures Entertainment and MGM, who recently made headlines after leaked emails revealed the Mexican government had offered the studios $20m to ensure a positive portrayal of the country in Spectre. Kim Young-gun, who overseas the Korean Film Council's (KOFIC) incentive program for foreign films, said the film could transform the status of Seoul, which has been largely overlooked by Hollywood compared to its regional peers. He told MailOnline: 'If we have that kind of huge film, which shows Korea in a more positive way, then we think the image of Korea will be changed in a positive way.' The locations featured in the film include Gangnam Boulevard, immortalised in the pop song Gangnam Style, and Cheongdam and Mapo Bridges which span the city's Han River. Before shooting began last year, local government and film industry officials signed an agreement with the filmmakers to ensure the country would be shown in a positive light. In an memorandum of understanding, Marvel Studios agreed it would 'portray Korea as a high-tech, modern country and shall avoid portraying the Republic of Korea in any negative manner.' Filming: Black Widow pictured on her motorbike (right) in Avengers: Age Of Ultron, filmed in the Sangam-dong district of Seoul, South Korea (left and right) Capital city: Much of the comic book film, Avengers: Age of Ultron - released tomorrow - was shot in Seoul in South Korea . Scarlett Johansson plays Black Widow in the new Marvel movie Avengers: Age of Ultron, out on Thursday . The sequel sees the Marvel Comics superheroes forced into action when a high-tech peacekeeping programme - Ultron - goes badly wrong . In return, the country's culture ministry agreed to pay 30 percent of the cost of production in Seoul, about £2.4m. Only on Thursday will they know if it will boost the international image of the capital and make it as iconic abroad as Asian metropolises like Tokyo. Kim said: 'KOFIC and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, also, are concerned about how they will portray Korea in the film, but we are looking forward to seeing the film on Thursday.' KOFIC has estimated the sequel to the 2012 hit The Avengers, which features an all-star cast including Scarlett Johansson and Robert Downey Jnr, could attract some 620,000 extra tourists to the country. The film has already sold 94 percent of its presale tickets. Scarlett Johansson stuns at the European premier of Avengers: Age of Ultron at Westfield shopping centre in west London last night . Stars: The cast of Avengers: Age of Ultron attended the European premier of the film in London last night . Kim acknowledged there has been domestic criticism about the spending of public funds but said the money has been put to good use, claiming US producers are already expressing greater interest in the country. A US source close to the production of the film, however, insisted Marvel Studios has not altered production to appease Korean officials. 'If there was an agreement signed or a rebate involved, Marvel is always about (being) creative first and the script and the story come first, and then if they can shoot in an area that offers them an incentive, then that's just an extra bonus, that's extra good for them,' the source said. 'But it's not what drives their scripts or the stories they tell.' Media in strongly nationalistic South Korea have often complained the country has been overlooked or misrepresented in Hollywood. Starring role: Elizabeth Olsen, who plays Scarlet Witch in the new movie, wrapped up for the premier last night . Dashing: Chris Hemsworth, who plays Thor, and Chris Evans, aka Captain America, attend the European premier . On Monday, the national broadcaster KBS reported that the country has only had fleeting appearances in the film, usually in relation to North Korea. Seoul, it said, has been shown as indistinguishable from Tokyo. Nina Juna, senior manager of international affairs at the Seoul Film Commission, said the few previous appearances of Seoul on the silver screen have irked Korean audiences. She said: 'The depiction of a future Seoul in Cloud Atlas looked like a future Japanese city, not Korea.'

South Korea has paid Marvel to ensure country is shown in positive light . Much of the new Avengers film, released on Thursday, was shot in Seoul . Culture ministry paid £2.4m to cover a third of the filming costs in the city . The government wants Seoul to be portrayed as 'high tech' and 'modern'

(CNN)A second individual has been charged with attempting to carry out an "ISIS-inspired" terror plot, Australian police say. Five young men were arrested Saturday in Melbourne, Australia, in what police called a major counterterrorism operation. Two of the teens, 18 and 19, have been released "pending further inquiries," Australia's Federal Police said. Sevdet Besim, 18, was charged with conspiring to commit a terrorist act, and was denied bail Saturday. The person charged Monday is accused of conspiring to commit acts done in preparation for, or planning, terrorist acts. The suspects planned to attack during a major national commemoration in a week, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Saturday. "The act that we believe was in preparation involved attacks against police officers," he said. There was also a risk to the public, police said. Police said the suspects were targeting a ceremony on Anzac Day (Australia and New Zealand Army Corps Day), which is April 25 and this year is the centennial of the Gallipoli Campaign in World War I. Abbott avoided the term ISIS -- or Islamic State -- to call out those who authorities believed influenced the suspects. He instead referred to the group as the "Daesh death cult," employing the acronym that is transliterated from the group's name in Arabic. It's a handle ISIS is known to loathe. Police also distanced the suspects from any ethnic connection. The men "are individuals acting by themselves. They are not representatives of any religious, cultural or national group," Victoria Police Acting Deputy Commissioner Shane Patton said. "I think the entire Australian community should be concerned about the young age of those particular men," Neil Gaughan, acting deputy commissioner of the Australian Federal Police, said. "And this is an issue not just with law enforcement, but for the broader community. ... We need to get better in relation to identifying young men and woman involved in this type of behavior, at the very early stage." CNN's Ralph Ellis and Ben Brumfield contributed to this report.

A second teen has been charged with helping plan an "ISIS-inspired" attack . One 18-year-old suspect has already been charged, report says .

Istanbul, Turkey (CNN)Sitting on a sunny bench in Istanbul's Gezi Park, Fadime Gurgen dismisses the controversy surrounding the 100th anniversary Friday of the massacre of Armenians under the Ottoman Empire with a wave of her hand. Gurgen, a 55-year-old cleaner, says her family has had close friendships with Armenians going back generations. "There is no such thing as genocide," she says. "Other people are trying to create hostility between us." Most Turks agree with Gurgen. Ninety-one percent of Turks do not believe that the events of 1915 -- when, according to Armenians, 1.5 million ethnic Armenians were systematically killed in the final years of the Ottoman Empire -- were genocide, according to a recent poll. It's a sentiment shared by the Turkish government, which denies that a genocide took place, maintaining that hundreds of thousands of Turkish Muslims and Armenian Christians died in intercommunal violence around the bloody battlefields of World War I. Turkey also disputes Armenia's count of the numbers killed, putting it at 300,000. It's a heavily disputed position -- the killings are widely viewed by scholars as genocide and the Armenian government and diaspora are lobbying for wider recognition in the international community. Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan said Friday in statement that Turkey's Ottoman rulers had planned and carried out a "monstrous crime" in the years of World War I and called on more countries to recognize and condemn the genocide. Many Armenians living in Turkey still feel treated as second-class citizens. However many have hope that Turkey's younger generation is more willing to accept that a genocide occurred than their parents. "Students are much, much more liberal," says Diana Van, whose grandparents escaped the mass killings. Van is a member of the delegation for the Armenian Genocide commemoration and is writing her Masters thesis on the issue at Ankara University. "They have access to alternative information written in English, which is not taught in school (in Turkey). With more access to books, to alternative information, and with a larger democratization process, Turkey will be able to face its history." A century after her Armenian ancestors escaped death in Eastern Turkey, Van says she is frustrated that Turkey is unwilling to accept what happened. "Your identity is denied by Turkey," she says. "They do not want to face this past. In Turkey, the word Armenian is still used as a curse. Whenever you want to hurt somebody, you say, 'you are like an Armenian.'" Van says an admission of genocide by Turkey would largely be symbolic. While her grandparents lost their land, she has returned to their villages and she recognizes that trying to reclaim it would be impossible. "I do not believe that this is going to happen," she says of the territorial claims made by many Armenians. "One hundred years have passed. I went to my ancestors' land, and I saw those Armenian lands full of Kurdish people, who have five to 16 children per family, and I saw that it's not Anatolia. It's not my homeland that I had in my imagination." A growing number of scholars and world leaders believe that what happened should be called genocide. Germany looks set to join the European Parliament, France, Austria, Canada and some 20 other countries in labeling the atrocity a "genocide." Two weeks ago the Pope referred to mass killings as "the first genocide of the 20th century" -- a move that infuriated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who called the claim "nonsense" and recalled his ambassador to the Vatican. Some notable countries do not recognize the killings as genocide, including the UK and Israel and earlier this week U.S. President Barack Obama, wary of damaging relations with Turkey amid growing unrest in the Middle East, did not use the word genocide. There are several reasons why Turkey maintains its position on the issue. Turks say that to most people there the term "genocide" is associated with Nazis -- not the beloved founders of modern Turkey. Last year, the Turkish government expressed condolences to Armenians, and accepted that hundreds of thousands of their ancestors died as they were marched out of cities and towns in Central and Eastern Anatolia in the waning years of the Ottoman Empire. But the government called it a "necessary deportation" during the messy and violent period of transition leading up to World War I -- when many Armenian radicals were threatening to side with Russia. Turkey says that there was never a deliberate, ethnically-driven effort to exterminate the Armenian population. "It was a wartime precaution, like the U.S. relocated the Japanese population during World War II," says Dr. Kamer Kasim, Dean of Abant Izzet Baysal University. Kasim dismisses the drive for the "genocide" label as little more than a propaganda campaign being waged by the Armenian diaspora. Politics and timing is another issue. At a time when President Erdogan is in full campaign mode ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections, he is attempting to assuage concerns about unemployment and slowed growth by drumming up nationalist fervor with promises of a "New Turkey" akin to the glory days of the Ottoman Empire. It's hardly the time to label the country's founders as murderers. That wouldn't play well with Turks, many of whom have gone through years of schooling that instilled in them a fierce pride in their past. In the same way that American schools often whitewashed the history of U.S. settlers and their relations with Native Americans, Turkish schools have long taken an airbrush to the "Young Turks." The movement, which began in 1908, was comprised of the army officers who were in power as the country transitioned from the hands of spoiled sultans to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk -- the much-adored leader who came to power in 1923 and is credited with founding the modern Turkish state. The taboo surrounding the use of the word genocide began to crack about a decade ago when two of Turkey's best-selling international authors, Orhan Pamuk and Elif Safak, joined other intellectuals in raising the issue of whether the country's forefathers had committed genocide. Pamuk and Safak were met with crushing resistance. They were harangued in the court of public opinion, and tried in real-life court on charges of "insulting Turkishness." Since 2003, Turkish schools have been forbidden from using the term genocide. Calling the events of 1915 a genocide would undermine the very narratives the Turks hold most dear, says Burcu Gultekin Punsmann, a senior analyst at Ankara Policy Center who has studied Turkish-Armenian relations for a decade. She says the country simply isn't ready to dismantle the foundation it was built on, or stain the legacy of its founders. "Turkey is still too young and too insecure to rewrite its history and question the events unfolding at the establishment of the republic," Punsmann says. But in a statement issued to mark the anniversary of the killings, President Erdogan urged dialogue, saying "...As descendants of two ancient peoples who a hundred years ago shared the same destiny whether in joy or in sorrow, our common responsibility, and calling, today is to heal century old wounds and re-establish our human ties once again. Turkey will not remain indifferent to this responsibility and will continue to do its utmost for friendship and peace." But there are other issues, including fears that an official recognition of genocide could unleash a flood of lawsuits against the Turkish government. In 2006, descendants of exiled Armenians filed suit in a U.S. court against two German banks for restitution of assets, based on evidence that Ottoman ministries required that seized Armenian assets be turned over to the government and transferred to banks in Germany. One 97-year-old Armenian woman living in the U.S. claims to have land deeds proving that her parents owned land that now houses an airport. Her case is winding its way through the Turkish court system, but her lawyer, Ali Elbeyoglu, says the genocide debate has no effect: "We have deeds, so we are following the law and politics don't matter." Others say that the genocide is distracting the country from more pressing issues between Turkey and Armenia, like the closed border between the two hostile neighbors. Aybars Gorgulu, a foreign policy expert at TESEV, one of Turkey's leading think tanks, argues that it is Armenia, not Turkey, which suffers most from the tensions surrounding the issue. And he says it isn't in Armenia's best interest to push hard for a recognition of genocide that he doesn't believe will ever come. "There's no diplomatic relations between the countries, and that plays into why Turks think there's a crazy diaspora obsessed with genocide, but that's not true," Gorgulu says. "The best thing for Armenia would be to enter into dialogue with Turkey, normalize relations, and open the border." Meanwhile, the publicity surrounding the anniversary on Friday has prompted debate amongst Turks of all ages. On Sunday there will be a conference at Bogazici University on the atrocity -- one of few in Turkey that openly uses the term genocide. Nisan Gul Goker, a 21-year-old art management student with bright pink lipstick, is one of the few Turks who believes that her country should change course. "They keep referring to this as an 'Armenian incident' in quotations and can't call it genocide," she says, boarding the metro to her classes at Aydin University. "We should be ashamed of this and accept it."

Massacre of 1.5 million ethnic Armenians under the Ottoman Empire is widely acknowledged by scholars as a genocide. Turkish government officially denies it saying hundreds of thousands of Turkish Muslims and Armenian Christians died in intercommunal violence .

James Gregoire, pictured, was killed following a late night 'altercation' in Clacton, Essex . A 21-year-old man has been arrested after a man died following a late-night brawl in Clacton last night. The suspect from Clacton was arrested on suspicion of murder at 11.40am. He is being questioned in connection with the death of the man, who was named locally as James Gregoire. The 54-year-old victim, known as 'Pongo' was killed in what Essex Police are describing as 'an altercation' in the town. Officers have closed off a large area of Clacton town centre as forensic specialists conduct a finger-tipped search of the crime scene. A second man was seriously injured in the brawl although his injures are not described as life threatening. A third man suffered minor injuries. It is understood that the brawl continued across the town until one man collapsed and died. All of those involved in the incident are believed to be known to each other and are from the area. A large area of Clacton's town centre was cordoned off this morning as forensic officers conducted a full search of the scene looking for evidence. The incident started at a property on High Street before the brawl spread across the town. Mr Gregorie's body was found in an alleyway between Beach Road and the town's Covered Market. Two of the major shopping roads in the town, Station Road and Pier Avenue have been closed as well as the alleyway where the body was found. Businesses in the area have been warned that large sections of the town will be closed for much of the day as the forensic investigation continues. Mr Gregorie's son Nathan posted a tribute on Facebook: 'r.i.p daddy I cnt believe ur gone I dnt know wat to say I ain't seen u in awhile ima miss u so f****** much love you forever and always.' Mr Gregoire, was jailed for two years in February 2012 after he was caught trying to sell crack cocaine following an undercover police sting. Police believe Mr Gregoire was killed as a result of a brawl that carried on across Clacton's town centre . Essex Police have closed off a large area of Clacton's shopping district while forensic searches continue . Forensic officers gathered evidence across a large area of Clacton due to the size of the crime scene . Superintendent Steve Ditchburn, who is leading the murder investigation said: 'Unfortunately due to the large number of scenes and the extensive cordon day-to-day business in Clacton town centre has been severely disrupted. 'This is necessary to ensure as much early evidence is gathered as possible but we are working as quickly as we can to keep disruption to a minimum. 'I would like to appeal to anyone who has information about the incident, saw any men in and around the Rosemary Road and Station Road areas of the town at around 11.30pm last night, or who has any information which may assist detectives, to contact us as soon as possible.' An Essex police spokesman added: 'Any witnesses or anyone who has information should contact detectives in Clacton on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.' Mr Gregoire's son Nathan led tributes to his late father on his Facebook page earlier this morning . Police confirmed they arrested a 21-year-old man earlier today on suspicion of Mr Gregoire's murder . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

One man was killed and another seriously injured after last night's fight . The victim has been named locally as James Gregoire, 54, from Clacton . The men involved in the fight are all believed to have known each other . Essex Police said they arrested a man, 21, in connection with the killing .

Baghdad, Iraq (CNN)Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, a former top deputy to Saddam Hussein and more recently a key figure in Sunni extremist groups battling the Iraqi government, has been killed in a security operation in that country, Iraqi state-run television reported Friday. Al-Douri was the highest-ranking member of Hussein's regime to evade capture -- the "King of Clubs" in a deck of playing cards used by American troops to identify the most-wanted regime officials. He also was a man thought to have led the post-Hussein Sunni extremist group Naqshbandi Army. Military analysis website Globalsecurity.org says the Naqshbandi Army supports ISIS, which has taken over parts of Iraq and Syria. Al-Douri was killed in an operation by Iraqi security forces and Shia militia members in the Hamrin Mountains between Tikrit and Kirkuk, Iraq, Shia militia commander Hadi al-Ameri said. That militia is a predominantly Shiite fighting group that worked with Iraqi troops earlier this month to liberate the Iraqi city of Tikrit from ISIS. The death of al-Douri was also reported by the governor of Salahuddin province, Raid al-Jubouri, who spoke by phone on Iraqi television. Al-Douri's body arrived Friday in Baghdad, where DNA samples were taken to confirm the identity, said the spokesman of another Shiite militia called Hashd Shaabi in an interview with state-run Iraqiya TV. DNA test results could be available in 48 hours, Hashd Shaabi spokesman Yousuf al-Kilabi told the outlet. The U.S. military is aware of the media reports but doesn't have further information to evaluate them, said Col. Patrick Ryder, spokesman for U.S. Central Command. While officials are aware of al-Douri's role in the Hussein regime, Ryder declined to comment about whether the United States or the coalition was targeting any specific individuals. Al-Douri was a military commander and vice chairman of the country's revolutionary command council in Hussein's Sunni-dominated regime -- effectively Hussein's No. 2 man. Hussein's regime fell during a U.S.-led invasion in 2003. The U.S. military had said that after the Iraqi leader's fall, al-Douri helped finance a Sunni insurgency with money he transferred to Syria before the government collapsed. A month before the invasion, al-Douri presided over a military parade in Mosul, an event covered by CNN, and his participation became one of the last times he was seen in public, covered by CNN. Al-Douri saluted troops from the reviewing stand as they marched by. Then, just days before the U.S. invasion, al-Douri addressed an emergency summit of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to discuss ultimately unsuccessful ways to avert the war. Al-Douri accused the United States of aggression and blamed Kuwait for his country's suffering, calling leaders of the neighboring Gulf state "traitors" for cooperating with the United States and Israel. That comment prompted the Kuwaiti representative to stand up and protest, to which al-Douri countered, "Shut up, sit down you small agent [of the U.S.], you monkey!" Kuwaiti television cut away from the heated exchange and rejoined the conference later. Al-Douri's efforts were all in vain. The United States invaded Iraq on March 19, 2003, ousting Hussein, al-Douri and the entire regime. In subsequent years, several claims asserted that al-Douri was either killed or captured during the war and its aftermath. At the same time, a man claiming to be al-Douri released a number of audio messages over the years taunting Iraqi and U.S. officials. In 2012, a series of videos appeared online purporting to show al-Douri deriding the Shiite-led government that took over Iraq after Hussein's ouster. CNN couldn't independently verify the authenticity of those videos on YouTube or the identity of the man speaking, though he bore a striking resemblance to al-Douri. In the clips, the man who claimed to be al-Douri wore an olive military uniform and sat behind a desk with an Iraqi flag in the background. He derided Iraq's Shiite-dominated government, led by then-Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, as well as what he described as meddling by neighboring Iran. Al-Maliki's Dawa party, says al-Douri, "has announced Iraq as the Shiite capital." At that time, nine years had passed since the invasion and, al-Douri claimed that Iraq was still in peril. "Everyone can hear the sounds of danger echoing daily and threatening the country," he said. The videos were posted on what was the 65th anniversary of the Arab Socialist Baath Party, a political party founded in Syria that later provided the political basis for Hussein's now outlawed Baath Party. CNN's Hamdi Alkhshali reported from Baghdad. CNN's Jason Hanna wrote from Atlanta and Michael Martinez from Los Angeles. CNN's Jamie Crawford contributed from Washington, D.C.

U.S. military doesn't have further information to evaluate the Iraqi media reports . Al-Douri's body arrives in Baghdad where DNA samples are taken . Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri was the highest-ranking member of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's regime to evade capture .

When it comes to getting a stunning view of New York, most people would be content with taking a trip to the top of the Empire State building. But not this teenager, who goes by the name of Dark.Cyanide. Instead he climbs up some of the city's tallest buildings, without ropes or harnesses, before sitting on precarious ledges - all in the name of capturing the perfect photograph. Many of the 18-year-old's vertigo-inducing images, which include some shot 72 storeys above street level, show his feet dangling hundreds of feet above the city streets below in his trademark turquoise trainers. Scroll down for video . Dizzying: These images were all captured by a New York teenager who goes by the name of Dark.Cyanide and scales some of the city's tallest buildings in search of the perfect view . Night vision: The 18-year-old describes himself as an 'urban historian' and says he likes photographing New York because it is huge and constantly changing . On a mission: He says that security guards often stop him from scaling the buildings, but even if he can get past the guards, he has to tackle fierce winds which blow above the streets . High flyer: The teen regularly pictures his feet dangling off the skyscrapers, and says the tallest building he has ever scaled had 72 storeys . Different point of view: Ground zero, the site of the 9/11 terror attacks, is pictured from the rooftop of a nearby building . All lit up: The New World Trade Centre is seen in the distance surrounded by other skyscrapers in this night shot of New York City . Standing tall: Among New York's other landmarks to be photographed from on high is the Empire State Building, pictured here in the centre . Bright lights: The Chrysler Building is pictured as night falls across New York, as the rest of the city lights up in the background . He says that building security often stops him from climbing some landmarks, but even if he can get past the guards, battling strong winds at high altitude often presents an even bigger challenge. He said: 'What I like the most about photographing New York is that it's huge. I can never stop finding new places to photograph and go wandering into. 'The city is always growing and always providing new views with new skyscrapers being built. I am most fascinated by the views and different vantage points I come across. Precarious: Dark.Cyanide (pictured), said: 'What I like the most about photographing New York is that it's huge. I can never stop finding new places to photograph' Urban: Dark.Cyanide captured this image of Manhattan from hundreds of feet up, including the Empire State Building (centre right) and One World Trade Centre in the distance . Looking down: It is not often that photographers get to capture some of the tallest buildings in Manhattan from above, unless you're on top of 20 Exchange Place (pictured) Holier than thou: St. Patricks Cathedral is seen from above, with the cross shape of the building clearly visible from this vantage point . City-scape: Dark.Cyanide captured this image of the setting sun over New York as part of his portfolio series called 'Rooftops' From on high: Many of Dark.Cyanide's photographs are taken around Manhattan. This picture shows 10th Avenue from hundreds of feet up . Vertigo-inducing: Many of the teenagers pictures feature his trademark turquoise trainers hanging off the edge of the buildings, including this shot from above 8th avenue . 'People are amazed by my rooftop pictures because they have never seen such a great views and vantage points of New York before.' His photographs include shots of the Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building, and the building around Times Square as they have rarely been seen before. As well as taking pictures of urban landscapes from the rooftops of New York, Dark.Cyanide also specialises in shots of abandoned buildings and underground tunnels dotted around the city. His Instagram page has more than 8,000 followers, and on his webpage he describes himself as an 'NYC photographer' and 'urban historian' dedicated to capturing the sights and sounds of the city from different viewpoints. Roof with a view: The Manhattan skyline is seen from one of the buildings surrounding the Lincoln Centre for the Performing Arts . Stunning: This shot of 10th avenue (centre) also takes in both the Hudson River (left), Union City (far left) and Central Park (to the right) Don't look down: Dark.Cyanide said he is fascinated by gaining a different perspective of the city, such as from this perch, above 42nd Street . Downtown: Most of the teenager's photographs show Manhattan, as it has the highest concentration of skyscrapers to climb. Here the Hudson River is pictured from an unknown location . As night falls: On the streets below life in New York carries on, with people oblivious to the photographer perched above their heads . Landmark: The offices of the New York Times are pictured from the top of a building across the street in this shot by teenager Dark.Cyanide . As you've never seen it before: 8th Avenue is pictured below the teen's dangling feet as he captures the city from another new perspective .

The 18-year-old, who goes by the name of Dark.Cyanide, says he likes capturing the city from different perspectives . He has climbed some of New York's tallest and most iconic buildings, including one that was 72 storeys high . Images including landmarks as never seen before, such as One World Trade Centre and the Empire State Building .

An imam who was gunned down in the street in a murder that is thought to have links to terrorism had been replaced at his mosque by a Caribbean preacher involved in an attempted coup d'état 25 years ago. Abdul Hadi Arwani, 48, was found slumped in a Volkswagen Passat on Wednesday morning in Wembley. The imam, described as 'the most peaceful man you could ever wish to meet', had gun wounds to the chest. He was said to have been embroiled in dispute with his former workplace, the An-Noor mosque in Acton, where he had been replaced by Hassan Anyabwile from Trinidad and Tobago. The name of Mr Anyabwile, 53, appears in Caribbean parliament documents surrounding a violent coup attempt in 1990 by Muslim group Jamaat al Muslimeen. Hassan Anywabwile (left) from Trinidad and Tobago was brought in to replace Abdul Arwani (right) at the An-Noor Mosque in Acton. Mr Arwani was found dead on Wednesday with bullet wounds in his chest . Mr Arwani stepped down from his role at the mosque last year after it was repeatedly linked to extremism. When contacted, staff at the An-Noor Mosque refused to answer questions about the former preacher's time there . Over the course of six days, almost 100 members of the Islamic organisation were involved in holding hostages at gunpoint in the island's capital, Port of Spain. The city's police headquarters were blown up in the coup, with Mr Anyabwile described by a Parliamentary report of being 'responsible for organising the use' of the explosives involved. The coup ended after six days with the insurgents' surrendering on the condition of amnesty on August 1. Twenty-four people had been killed in the anarchy. It is understood Mr Anyabwile replaced Mr Arwani at the An-Noor mosque in Acton, West London, some time around 2013. He is registered as having lived in London since 2005. Mr Arwani stepped down from the An-Noor mosque last year following repeated accusations that it was linked to extremism. When approached this afternoon Mr Anyabwile, who became partially disabled after being shot four times in legs, denied any knowledge of any dispute. Anyabwile is named in a Trinidadian parliamentary report on an attempted coup which saw 24 people killed in 1990. He is described as being 'responsible' for the use of explosives in the blowing of police headquarters . Mr Anyabwile did not comment on claims Mr Arwani had been embroiled in a dispute with the mosque when approached . Arriving for midday prayers the man, who was helped into a wheelchair by a security guard, told the MailOnline: 'Feud? I know nothing about that. 'All I can say is from Allah we come, and to Allah we return.' When contacted today another member of staff at the mosque refused to answer questions about Mr Arwani's time there. A statement printed on a piece of paper and taped to its front door read: 'We have with great sadness heard of the unfortunate death of Shaykh [sic] Abdulhadi Arwarni who was the former Imam of the Annoor [sic] Cultural & Community Centre who served from 2005 to 2011, he will be sadly missed. 'We send our sympathies and condolences to his family, the Muslim community and friends. May Allah forgive him and open the doors of mercy onto him.' But one friend of the late imam said the dispute between the father of six and the An-Noor Mosque had been heated. Solicitor Mohammad Bassam Tablieh, 43, said there had been conflict about the 'running' of the mosque. There is no suggestion that either Mr Anyabwile or the An-Noor mosque in Acton is suspected of any involvement in his death, with counter terrorism police still investigating. Scotland Yard officers called in the specialist division because 'of their expertise in the management of investigations with international dimensions and an established liaison network abroad'. 'The investigation remains in its very early stages and officers remain open-minded about the motive,' a spokesman added. Earlier this week sources close to the Mr Arwani said they feared he may have been killed by supporters of the Syrian president Bashar-al-Assad - of whom the imam was a fierce critic. Describing his father as 'the most peaceful man you could meet,' one of his six children, Murhaf, said he was 'actively involved in the fight against extremism'. 'He did not care what your background, race or status was. He did not care if you were rich or poor. 'He just wanted to help people in need. He spoke up and out against the crime of terror and oppression wherever he found it,' he said in a statement. Later his 23-year-old daughter, Elham Arwani, said while her father was openly 'against Assad', she did not think that was the reason behind his killing. Mr Arwani's family said they did not believe his death was connected to his opposition of the Assad regime. Speaking at the family home (above), his 23-year-old daughter said that was likely 'not the reason' Anyabwile was involved in the attempted coup of Trinidad and Tobago in 1990. Above, a rebel fighter stands with his AK-47 during the six-day standoff . Almost 25 years ago, around 100 members of the radical Islamic group Jamaat-al-Muslimeen stormed Trinidad and Tobago's Parliament in Port of Spain. They were demanding that the then Prime Minister, Arthur Robinson, resign and that new elections be held, accusing the leader of wild extravagance while, they said, its working classes went hungry. The rebels blew up Port of Spain's police headquarters and stormed a state-run television channel in a bid to take control of the Trinidadian capital. The Muslimeen's leader, Yasin Abu Bakr, appeared ominously on air during the first day of the coup attempt. Among one of their hostages was Mr Robinson. The Prime Minister was shot and beaten during the six-day coup. Violence and looting ravaged the city as all those who had been in the buildings when the Muslimeen stormed remained in their capture. On its sixth day, the rebels agreed to surrender on the condition of amnesty - releasing what remaining hostages they were keeping unharmed. They were all arrested and charged with treason but later released after producing copies of an amnesty that had been agreed when brokering an end to the coup. Anyabwile, formerly known in the Caribbean as Beville Marshall, is thought to have separated from the Muslimeen in 2001. Years later he was shot four times in the legs, leaving him in need of a wheelchair. He had tried to establish his own Islamist group, according to the Trinidadian press. In 2004 a local report claimed he had been turned down for asylum by the Home Office having told them that his life would be in danger if he returned to the Caribbean island. The attempted coup brought the island's capital to a standstill with looting and violence rife for days . But friends and neighbours claimed critics of the Assad regime had been targeted in the area, with some residents who displayed green flags, a sign of opposition to the Syrian government, having their tyres slashed. Mr Arwani grew up in Hama, the site of a notorious 1982 massacre where up to 40,000 civilians were killed by the Syrian Army under the orders of Hafez al-Assad, the current president's father. He fled the country as a 16-year-old, taking refuge in the UK while his parents faced routine questioning of his whereabouts for years. One of the mourners who gathered in his memory at Nadi Park Royal in Willesden Junction, north west London, said he had returned to Syria in recent years to dissuade fighters from aligning themselves with the Government. The source claimed Mr Arwani stopped going to the country on advice from the Turkish authorities. The An-Noor Mosque, where Mr Arwani used to be one of the main imams, has a reputation for hosting fundamentalist speakers. It became notorious in 2013 when a terror suspect went there and changed into a burqa in order to escape surveillance then went on the run. Mohammed Ahmed Mohamed has been missing for 16 months, and was last seen entering An-Noor dressed as a man before leaving in a full-length covering designed for women which obscured his identity. He was subject to a Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measure, which restrict the movements of people suspected of involvement in terrorism. Other extremists linked to the mosque include Uthman Mustafa Kamal, the son of hate preacher Abu Hamza, who has regularly led prayers at An-Noor.

Abdul Hadi Arwani was found dead in Wembley on Wednesday morning . The 48-year-old imam had been replaced at the An-Noor Mosque in Acton . His replacement was 53-year-old Hassan Anyabwile from the Caribbean . Anyabwile involved in attempted coup in 1990, Parliamentary report found . Belonged to a local radical Islamic group called Jamaat al Muslimeen . He moved to the UK after being given amnesty in exchange for surrender . He denied any dispute between the west London mosque and Mr Arwani . The mosque has refused to answer questions over Mr Arwani's time there . Counter terrorism police are now leading the investigation into his death .

The family of a teenage burglar left seriously injured when he fell through a roof during a school break-in have been left with a £150,000 legal bill after trying to sue the council for not doing more to secure the premises. Thomas Buckett plunged 15ft on to a concrete floor after friends dared him to jump on a glass skylight, and sustained life-changing head injuries as a result. A court heard the group of teenagers had broken into the school’s tuck shop before scaling the roof on a Sunday in May 2010. Defeat: Thomas Buckett, 21, faces a huge legal bill after unsuccessfully suing Staffordshire County Council . Injuries: Mr Buckett had to undergo invasive surgery when he fell through the roof of a school after breaking in to the tuck shop and stealing food and drink . It was originally claimed that Thomas climbed on the roof of Clayton Hall Business and Language College in Newcastle-under-Lyme to fetch a football. But the court heard that a police officer who investigated the break-in wrote an email of support to the council, stating that he had made the family aware ‘this incident was the fault of Thomas and his friends messing around’. PC David Stubbs added: ‘I have made the family aware that if any claims are made against the school my report will show the school is not at fault.’ Judge Peter Main told Telford County Court: ‘There were few measures, reasonably achievable within the likely school budget, [which] it could have taken to prevent all acts of trespass outside school hours.’ He acknowledged that the school should have risk-assessed the likelihood of youths gaining access to the flat roof. However, he ordered the Buckett family to pay the council an interim payment of £150,000 in costs by May 4, a figure which could climb as high as £260,000 after further assessment. School: The bungled break-in took place at Clayton Hall Business and Language College in Stoke-on-Trent . Happier times: Thomas Buckett with mum Mandy. The family faces financial ruin after they were left with a £150,00 legal bill after failing to sue the council . Teenager: Mr Buckett, who was 16 at the time, is pictured left in his school uniform and right while he was recovering in hospital . TaxPayers’ Alliance spokesman Jonathan Isaby welcomed the court’s ruling, saying: ‘It’s good to know that despite our ever-creeping compensation culture it is still possible for vexatious cases like these to be thrown out.’ Thomas spent two weeks in a coma following the fall and suffered ten skull fractures. Doctors removed half his skull and repaired it ‘like a jigsaw’ in a revolutionary procedure involving specialists from Italy. He lives with his mother, 48, who is now his full-time carer, father Andrew, 50, a supervisor for a maintenance firm, and older brother in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Mrs Buckett said her son had suffered life-changing brain injuries, although she declined to elaborate on the extent of his recovery yesterday. However, Thomas, who is now 21, was listed as a ‘protected person’ on court paperwork, a term used to describe somebody who lacks capacity to conduct proceedings for themselves. His mother was listed as his ‘litigation friend’, somebody with the power to make decisions about the case on behalf of the protected person. Mrs Buckett said the family had funded both the legal action and her son’s care. Asked if she may have to sell the family’s bungalow to pay the council’s costs, she said: ‘I don’t know what’s going to happen yet. I need to speak to my solicitor.’ She declined to comment further. Recovery: Mr Buckett had to undergo a pioneering procedure which allowed him to walk and talk again . Fan: Mr Buckett as a teenager posing with former Stoke City manager Tony Pulis . The family sued the council under the Occupiers Liability Act 1984, which covers the duty of care owed by a landowner or occupier of premises to persons on site ‘other than their visitors’, who suffered injury as a result of the ‘state of the premises’. Lawyers argued the council had ignored a long-term problem of trespassing at the site during weekends and holidays. Judge Mann acknowledged that Thomas had been ‘very seriously injured as a consequence’ of his actions, but said he had to be guided by evidence, not sentiment. Staffordshire Police said two other teenagers were cautioned for burglary and criminal damage in connection with the college break-in, but no other charges were brought. The county council defended its decision to pursue the legal challenge to court. Chief executive John Tradewell said that defending the case was ‘about fairness to the taxpayer’. He added: ‘The county council will continue to help Thomas access the care and support he needs to live as fulfilling a life as possible.’ The Bucketts’ lawyers did not return calls for a comment.

Thomas Buckett, 21, broke in to tuck shop at school in Stoke in May 2010 . He fell through the roof after friends dared him to jump on skylight and suffered horrific head injuries . Family sued county council saying they should have protected the building . But after a judge threw out their claim they face legal bill of up to £260,000 .

Brazil icon Ronaldo has claimed he would relish playing alongside his namesake Cristiano Ronaldo if he had the chance to play in the modern era. The 38-year-old, one of the most decorated footballers ever, ended his illustrious playing career in 2011, however he has suggested he could play again for Fort Lauderdale Strikers, a North American League side that he now co-owns. Ronaldo admits a return to top level football is past him but would pick the current Real Madrid talisman to play alongside. Cristiano Ronaldo looks delighted after making up for his earlier penalty miss as Real Madrid beat Malaga 3-1 . 'If [Fort Lauderdale] reach the playoffs, I might give it a go again but I'd have to train very hard,' the iconic striker told AS. 'But my time has passed. 'If I could play anywhere today, though? I'd love to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. It's not possible but it would be spectacular!' Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi and the leading lights of world football, being consistently compared having dominated the Ballon d'Or award in recent years and breaking numerous scoring records between them. 'It's wonderful to see how they play and how they score goals,' said Ronaldo, the two-time Ballon d'Or winner added. 'I love watching both of them.' Brazil legend Ronaldo poses with a shirt of Fort Lauderdale Strikers, a North American side he now co-owns . Ronaldo celebrates after securing the 3-1 victory late on at the Bernabeu against Malaga in  La Liga . Real Madrid forward Ronaldo (right) in action against Malaga's Samuel Garcia at the Bernabeu on Saturday .

Former Brazil striker Ronaldo played for Real Madrid between 2002-07 . The two-time World Cup winner officially retired from playing in 2011 . Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 50th goal of the season against  Malaga . Real Madrid beat Malaga 3-1 to keep up the pressure on leaders Barcelona .

Sports car icons Porsche have put their newest vehicle to the test in a mesmerising world-first stunt in the Australia Outback. The video depicts the 918 Spyder clocking 350km/h as it rockets down a dead-straight stretch of road on the on the Stuart Highway, north of Alice Springs, on a stretch of road with no speed limit. The car was driven by New Zealand professional race car driver Craig Baird, who switches the vehicle into ‘Race Hybrid’ and slams his foot on the throttle when they reach the unrestricted zone. Scroll down for video . The video is part of a promotional tour from Porsche to promote their 918 Spyder, a limited edition $900,000 supercar . The $900,000 vehicle is driven by a petrol-electric hybrid system which can accelerate from 60km/h to its 350km/h top speed in a mere 40 seconds. In ‘Race Hybrid‘ mode the motors work in unison with the 4.6-litre V8 petrol to deliver a staggering 8,500 rpm of power. Obviously, this stunt is not to be tried by the amateur driver: Porsche used radios and spotters to ensure that the road was completely empty at the time, and Baird is a highly-experienced racer with multiple V8 Supercars and Porsche Carrera Cup race wins to his name. In 2012, Craig Baird was honoured with a special Porsche bonnet, recognising him as the most successful Carrera Cup driver in the world. The video depicts the car rocketing down a dead-straight stretch of unrestricted road in the outback . The car is driven by a petrol-electric hybrid system which can accelerate from 60km/h to its 350km/h top speed in a mere 40 seconds . The 918 Spyder is concluding a promotional tour of Australia that showcases the companies E- hybrid models. The car has been on display in Porsche Centre showrooms and is heading to its final stop at the Porsche Centre in Brisbane. The left hand drive 918 Spyder is a limited edition supercar, with the company planning to manufacture only 918 units in 2015. The 918 Spyder is concluding a promotional tour of Australia that showcases the companies E- hybrid models . The car is driven by New Zealand driver Craig Baird, a highly-experienced racer with multiple V8 Supercars and Porsche Carrera Cup race wins to his name .

The video depicts the 918 Spyder driving down the Stuart Highway . The car was driven by New Zealand professional racer Craig Baird . The stunt is part of a promotional tour to showcase the hybrid cars .

(CNN)Al Qaeda has fired a verbal salvo in a multifaction battle over Yemen, saying it's offering 20 kilograms of gold to anyone who kills or captures two prominent Shia Muslim opponents, including the leader of the rebels who overtook Yemen's capital. Yemen-based Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, in a news release and wanted poster distributed online, offers the reward for the death or capture of Houthi leader Abdelmalik Bedrudin Al-Houthi and former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Converted to currency, the gold reward would be worth about $774,000. AQAP referred to Al-Houthi and Saleh as the "two heads of evil." AQAP is one of several factions fighting to control Yemen. With Sunni Islamic roots, AQAP is a bitter enemy of the Houthi faction, which is Shia and widely believed to be supported by Iran. Yemen has been descending into chaos in the weeks since Houthi rebels -- minority Shiites who have long complained of being marginalized in the majority Sunni country -- forced Yemeni President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi from power in January. The Houthis, allied with fighters loyal to Saleh, have since faced resistance from not only AQAP, but also a number of groups including forces loyal to Hadi. Also opposing the Houthis are Saudi Arabia and other predominantly Sunni nations, which last month began airstrikes against the rebels. At least 540 people -- including 311 civilians -- have died as a result of the fighting, the United Nations said Wednesday. A U.N. expert on refugees said other nations should prepare for "massive displacement" of Yemenis seeking safety. "The international community must prepare for a worst case scenario," Chaloka Beyani, a professor of International Law at the London School of Economics, said. "While efforts to reach a diplomatic solution are essential, the picture on the ground is extremely bleak and humanitarian responses must be stepped up as a matter of urgency." About 1,000 people have already fled their homes during the two weeks of conflict.

The value of the bounty in American dollars is about $774,000 . Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula wants a Houthi leader and a former Yemeni president killed or captured .

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has been filmed lashing out at an aggressive AFL fan after his team's narrow loss to Port Adelaide on Saturday night. The footage shows a young man, thought to be an Adelaide Power fan, taunting Clarkson as he made his way back to his Adelaide hotel room, before Clarkson pushes the man and grabs his neck. It appears the video was captured by a friend of the young man and it's understood the pair had been goading Clarkson in the lead-up to the confrontation. Scroll down for video . Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson was filmed lashing out at a young man, thought to be an Adelaide Power fan after his team's loss on the weekend . Alastair Clarkson was approached by the fan as he made his way back to his Adelaide hotel room. The man reportedly 'got in his face' yelling 'Hey Clarko, how was the win today brother?' In the video, which was provided to Channel Seven, the fan is seen shouting in the face of the Hawks coach. 'Hey Clarko, Clarko, how was the win, how was the win today brother? Goooo the Power! An agitated Clarkson lashes out at the man before grabbing him by the throat. The incident took place in the hours after the Hawthorn Hawks' narrow eight-point loss to Port Adelaide. Hawthorn CEO Stuart Fox, who saw the incident unfold, has described it as 'very unfortunate.' 'Alastair was walking back to the hotel with our general manager of football Chris Fagan and came across some intoxicated boys and Clarko was certainly harassed,' Fox said in an interview with Fox Sports. 'He politely declined to be photographed and videoed and the boys just got in his face and tried to get Clarko into the hotel and it was one of those issues that got a little bit ugly. It's not known whether the man in the video was a Power supporter as he wasn't wearing any Port Adelaide clothing. Port Adelaide CEO Keith Thomas said those responsible would be held accountable if found to be club members. 'If it is a Port Adelaide member … we'll be acting pretty aggressively about that,' Thomas told Fox Sports. Hawks coach Alastair Clarkson, pictured, was 'pushed and shoved all the way to the door,' says Hawthorn CEO . It's not the first altercation the Hawthorn coach has been involved in. In 2006 Clarkson was fined $5000 for abusing umpires on board a plane and in 2008 he was fined for criticising umpire Justin Schmitt’s performance which involved a defeat to Geelong. But Hawthorn's Stuart Fox and others in the AFL community have voiced their support of Clarkson, saying he was 'harassed.' Fox said the video missed the minute prior to the incident where Clarkson and Chris Fagan declined photographs with the two fans and tried to get themselves to the hotel room. 'They were pushed and shoved all the way up to the door and, unfortunately, Clarko's pushed back and got himself in the hotel and gone straight to bed' Fox said. Fox said the incident draws attention to the lack of security at the hotel. He said the club has contacted the AFL to seek clarification on post-game security procedures. In 2006, Clarkson was fined $5000 for abusing umpires on a flight and in 2008 he was fined for criticising umpire's performance over a defeat to Geelong . Hawthorn CEO Stuart Fox told media the boys were intoxicated and 'Clarko was certainly harassed' Port Adelaide fans celebrate their eight-point wine over Hawthorn at Adelaide Oval on Saturday . The hotel altercation took place a few hours after the round 4 AFL match between Hawthorn and Port Adelaide on Saturday . Former Collingwood and Brisbane coach Leigh Matthews has also come out in support of Clarkson, Fairfax reports. 'He's shoved the guy away. It was unbelievable provocation, really. The guy was lucky he didn't get knocked into next week,' Matthews told Channel Seven. Hawkes CEO Stuart Fox said Clarkson would be busy and 'pretty focused' today on the team's Box Hill game in Victoria.

Alastair Clarkson has been filmed pushing and grabbing the neck of an Adelaide Power fan after Hawthorn's loss to Port Adelaide on Saturday . The intoxicated fan is seen harassing Clarkson outside his Adelaide hotel . Clarkson was 'pushed, shoved all the way to the door,' Hawks CEO says .

A federal judge on Thursday ordered California's corrections department to provide a transsexual convicted murderer with sex change surgery, the first time such an operation has been ordered in the state. According to the spokeswoman for the federal receiver, who controls California prison medical care, the surgery could cost taxpayers as much as $100,000. U.S. District Court Judge Jon Tigar in San Francisco ruled that denying sex reassignment surgery to 51-year-old Michelle-Lael Norsworthy violates her constitutional rights. Right to be a woman:  U.S. District Court Judge Jon Tigar in San Francisco ruled that denying sex reassignment surgery to Michelle-Lael Norsworthy, 51,  pictured last year, violates her constitutional rights . Her birth name is Jeffrey Bryan Norsworthy. Norsworthy has been in prison since 1987, serving a life sentence for second-degree murder. She has twice delayed her scheduled parole hearings in recent months. The ruling says it would be the second time nationwide that such a surgery has been performed on an inmate, an apparent reference to an inmate who castrated himself in Texas then was given the surgery out of necessity. Norsworthy has lived as a woman since the 1990s and has what Tigar termed severe gender dysphoria. 'The weight of the evidence demonstrates that for Norsworthy, the only adequate medical treatment for her gender dysphoria is SRS,' Tigar wrote, referring to sex reassignment surgery. He found that the decision by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to deny the procedure was medically unacceptable under the circumstances. Corrections officials said they are considering whether to appeal the ruling. Attorneys for Norsworthy did immediately comment. Paid surgery: Michelle-Lael Norsworthy has been living as a woman since the 1990s and her birth name is Jeffrey Bryan Norsworthy. 'This would be a first for California, said Joyce Hayhoe, a spokeswoman for the federal receiver who controls California prison medical care. The cost to taxpayers for such surgery is uncertain, she said. 'It's several tens of thousands of dollars, possibly close to $100,000, depending on the circumstances. But It's hard to estimate,' Hayhoe said. Corrections officials, in previous court filings, argued that Norsworthy has received proper medical and mental health care for more than 15 years and is in no immediate medical danger if the surgery is not performed. Her care has included counseling, mental health treatment and hormone therapy that the department said 'has changed her physical appearance and voice to that of a woman' while helping her find her gender identity. That care is consistent with what other judges nationwide have found to be appropriate for transgender inmates, the department said. She currently is housed at Mule Creek State Prison, an all-male prison in Ione, 40 miles southeast of Sacramento. The sex change surgery will prompt practical problems, the department said. The department also said keeping Norsworthy in a men's prison could invite violence, including possible assault and rape. But she could also face danger at a women's prison — or pose a threat herself — because she had a history of domestic violence before her murder conviction, the department said. Possible danger of rape: She currently is housed at Mule Creek State Prison, an all-male prison in Ione, 40 miles southeast of Sacramento and there are fears she may be raped when becoming a woman .

Judge ruled that denying sex reassignment surgery to Michelle-Lael Norsworthy violates her constitutional rights . The inmate's birth name is Jeffrey Bryan Norsworthy . Surgery could cost taxpayers up to $100,000 and is the first time such an operation has been ordered in California . Norsworthy has been in prison since 1987, serving a life sentence for second-degree murder .

A 14-year-old boy who hanged himself five months after his mother lost her battle with cancer would wear her favourite bandana and spray her perfume round the house after she died. William Smith wanted to remind himself of his mother, Alison Overton, following her death from leukaemia. The teenager from Grimsby died in August last year, just four months after seeing his mother succumb to the disease. WilliamSmith died four months after his mother Alison Overton (pictued together above with his younger brothers) lost her battle with cancer . The teenager from Grimsby wore his mother's favourite bandana around the house and sprayed her perfume to remind himself of her after she died . William's father, Dean Smith (pictured with his late mother) said the family had begun recovering from the loss and were planning their future . An inquest into his death heard how William had been settling in well after returning to school following his mother's death. Months later, while his grandmother was looking after him, he stayed home while she took his younger brothers out, asking her to bring him back chicken nuggets as a lunchtime treat. When Susan Overton returned she was horrified to find her grandson had died. Coroner Paul Kelly said the teenager had likely not intended to take his life. 'She could not believe what was seeing. She thought he was messing about because that was the kind of thing he did,' he said at an inquest. 'It took her a while to take in what she was looking at.' It was more likely the case the teenager was trying to play a prank on his siblings and had not anticipated the consequences, he added. On the day of his death, William told his grandmother to bring him home some chicken nuggets as a lunchtime treat . The 14-year-old had 'settled back in well' at school following his mother's death, an inquest heard . The teenager pictured with one of his younger brothers. His grandmother, Susan Overton, told of how William 'made his mother proud' 'I push to one side that he intended to take his life. What is more likely is that, awaiting his grandmother and brothers, he decided to play a prank or experiment, not thinking what the consequences would be. 'That venture turned into a misadventure.' William's father, Dean Smith, told how his son had been 'very brave' following the death of his mother. 'We sat down and spoke often. We were getting on with things. 'We were making plans, looking forward to the new football season and to Christmas,' he said. On another occasion his grandmother told him how he 'made his mother proud'. Recording a conclusion of misadventure, Mr Kelly said: 'I wish I could find some words to console the family. 'There is nothing I can say apart from condolences.' While William had missed his mother, his father said he had been 'very brave' in coping with her death . The teenager was buried just four months after his mother. An inquest into his death heard how the boy was discovered by his grandmother .

William Smith died four months after his mother lost battle with leukaemia . The 'brave' 14-year-old was found dead by his grandmother at his home . An inquest heard how he had settled back into school well following loss . Coroner ruled he was likely trying to play a prank when he died in August . For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here .

Carol Chandler at Southwark Crown Court to answer charges of historic sexual abuse . A female teacher accused of abusing a pupil at Chancellor George Osborne’s old school appeared in court today. Carol Chandler, 53, allegedly molested a boy, under the age of 14 who was a pupil at top independent school St Paul’s in Barnes, south west London, during the 1980s. She is facing three counts of indecent assault and two counts of gross indecency between 1983 and 1985. Chandler appeared at Southwark Crown Court in a mint green wool skirt suit, black court shoes and silver jewellery. The charges have not yet been formally put and Chandler has not entered pleas. Judge Jeffrey Pegden QC told Chandler: ‘Yes madam, you have heard the next important hearing date for the case is going to be on 9 July.’ He added: ‘I renew your bail until that date on the single condition that is obviously necessary and I am sure you wouldn’t dream of it anyway - not to contact directly or indirectly any prosecution witnesses.’ Occupying a 45-acre site beside the Thames, near Hammersmith Bridge, St Paul’s boasts facilities including a purpose-built art gallery and 230-seat theatre, which are second to none. Famous former pupils of the top school, established in 1509, include the Chancellor, who attended the £32,000-a-year school in the eighties, Mumford and Sons banjo player Winston Marshall and TV presenter Dan Snow. Chandler is accused of 3 counts of indecent assault and 2 counts of gross indecency on a boy under 14 . Top school: Occupying a 45-acre site beside the Thames, near Hammersmith Bridge, St Paul’s boasts facilities including a purpose-built art gallery and 230-seat theatre, with facilities second to none . Famous former pupils of the £32,000-a-year school, established in 1509, include Chancellor George Osborne, Mumford and Sons banjo player Winston Marshall and TV presenter Dan Snow . Former Attorney General Dominic Grieve was also a pupil in the Sixties. Chandler is one of five people charged with alleged historical sex offences at the school as part of Operation Winthorpe - a probe into St Paul’s and its prep school Colet Court. Chandler, of Ercall Lane, Wellington, Shropshire, is charged with three counts of indecent assault and two counts of gross indecency on a male under the age of 16 between 1983 and 1985. She was released on bail ahead of a plea and case management hearing on 9 July at Southwark Crown Court. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Carol Chandler, 53, accused of abusing boy under 14 at St Paul's school . Teacher at Southwark Crown Court facing three counts of indecent assault and two counts of gross indecency at the school between 1983 and 1985 . School costs £32,000-a-year and counts George Osborne among old boys .

Three reportedly inexperienced abalone divers died after jumping into rough seas off the coast of northern California on Sunday. The men were part of a group of five divers from the East Coast and San Francisco. Ten friends, including the dead men, had rented a house on Caspar Cove 160 miles north of San Francisco to hunt for abalone, a rare and expensive mollusk that is prized as a delicacy. The Santa Rosa Press Democrat reports that the accident in Mendocino County is the deadliest single incident involving abalone divers in recent memory. Witnesses said at least some of the men appeared to be inexperienced abalone divers who chose rough, choppy waters near several dangerous rock outcroppings to dive - instead of entering the water at the soft beach nearby. Abalone is a prized delicacy that sells for up to $70 per pound. The annual abalone season brings divers out into the rough waters of northern California (stock image) The three men died after diving into rough waters off of rocky coastline in Mendocino County, California, on Sunday in search of abalone (stock imagine of abalone diver) Firefighters said the men dove into water in Caspar Cove and found themselves immediately in trouble. An off-duty firefighter who happened to be fishing nearby spotted the men and called for help. The three men who drowned were overcome by the churning water and crushed against the sharp rocks on shore. Rescuers managed to pull the two survivors and one of the dead men from the water immediately after arriving on scene. A Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office helicopter plucked the second victim from the sea and brought him to shore. Ten friends from the East Coast and San Francisco rented a house on Caspar Cove to dive for abalone, locals said. Five of them went out on Sunday - three died . Firefighters performed CPR on the two drowned men on the beach as his horrified friends watched - but both were pronounced dead on Sunday afternoon. The third man's body was found after a five-hour search that involved aircraft and boats from several fire departments and sheriff's offices, as well as the US Coast Guard. He was smashed against rocks in a cove, which required rescuers to hoist his body up the cliff with a winch because they couldn't get to him by water. Local authorities say the abalone season, which started April 1, is always marred by several rescues and often a few death. Abalone, a snail-like mollusk with a beautiful shiny shell, sells for up to $70 a pound.

Three victims were part of a group of ten friends from San Francisco and the East Coast who were staying in Mendocino County to hunt for abalone . They dived into rough choppy water and found themselves almost immediately in trouble . Abalone is an expensive, prized mollusk that is considered a delicacy .

This is the dramatic moments armed police swoop on a villa where a Briton linked to the gangland murder of a torture victim was arrested. Paul Monk, 54, from Essex, was wanted by Spanish police for questioning over the kidnap and murder of Francis Brennan, whose badly decomposed body washed up on a Costa Blanca beach in March last year. He was also wanted by the Metropolitan Police on drug offences and had been named on a list of fugitives published as part of the National Crime Agency's Operation Captura campaign ahead of his detention. This is the dramatic moment that fugitive Paul Monk was arrested by heavily armed police in his Alicante villa . Paul Monk, 54, from Essex, was wanted by Spanish police for questioning over the kidnap and murder of Francis Brennan . Spanish police released footage of their dramatic swoop. This grab for the video shows them approaching the villa at speed . The police move steathily up the steps of Monk's villa, weapons drawn . Taking no chances: The highly trained, well-armed police moved through the house room by room . Paul Monk was on the UK's most wanted list on suspicion of drug trafficking . Brennan, 25, from Liverpool, vanished in the resort of Javea in January last year after being kidnapped by men posing as police. His body was wrapped in an industrial-size bin bag with duct tape round it when it appeared on a beach in nearby Orihuela Costa. Civil Guard officers in Alicante confirmed today they believe Monk, from Essex, may be implicated in the violent death and named him as an associate of Paul Scott. Scott, 32, was arrested on a charge of conspiracy to import cocaine after being caught trying to sneak into Britain in a light aircraft last December. He was also wanted for questioning over Mr Brennan's murder when he was detained. Guardia Civil described him last night as the suspected mastermind of the crime. Monk was detained at a four-bedroom property in Javea near Alicante as he directed workers laying a marble patio around his swimming pool. An imitation firearm with a silencer and nearly £100,000 in cash were also found. He is being held in jail and is expected to be charged and face trial in Spain over Mr Brennan's murder before being extradited to the UK to face questioning over alleged drugs offences. He has been linked to the handover of one kilo of cocaine in Cockfosters, London, in May 2013 and the seizure of 24 kilos of cannabis in Colchester in October 2013. A Civil Guard spokesman said: 'He never left his house as a security measure to avoid being arrested. 'He got other people to bring him food and other things in the villa where he hid out, leading the life of an authentic fugitive.' The police raid had air support, with this grab coming from footage of Monk's villa taken by a helicopter . Wads of money found by armed police after they arrested Monk . Monk is being held in jail and is expected to be charged and face trial in Spain over Mr Brennan's murder before being extradited to the UK to face questioning over alleged drugs offences . Spanish police search Monk's property thoroughly for evidence, finding an imitation gun with a silencer . National Crime Agency detectives took part in the raid on the property along with Civil Guard officers. Mr Brennan, from Liverpool, was himself on the run after leaving Britain while awaiting sentence in the UK over the wounding of a man at a Swedish House Mafia music concert in Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire. He travelled to the Costa del Sol with his girlfriend towards the end of 2013 after ignoring the advice of his parents to stay in Britain. Police swooped on Scott last year after he flew from Holland to a remote airstrip in Norfolk. He had fake Belgian identity documents on him and more than £1,500 in cash. He was jailed in January for plotting to import 40 tonnes of cocaine into Britain. Police described him as the 'last man outstanding in a criminal gang that plotted to smuggle vast quantities of cocaine into the UK' after he was sentenced to 14 years in prison at Liverpool Crown Court. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Paul Monk, 54, was wanted by Spanish police in connection with a murder . The Essex man is a suspect in the murder of Francis Brennan . Brennan's body washed up on a Costa Blanca beach in March last year . Police released footage of their swoop on Monk's Alicante villa .

A new study has revealed that students on computer science and dentistry courses at university are much less likely to have had a sexual experience than pupils enrolled in other subjects. According to a new survey by student newspaper The Tab, 11 percent of computer scientists currently in higher education haven't had sex. 11,549 students were asked about their bedroom habits for the study, which then broke down the statistics in terms of which courses each person was enrolled on. A new study says students on computer science and dentistry courses at British universities are much less likely to have had sex (picture posed by models) Nine per cent of physicists declared that they were still virgins, followed by five per cent of dentists and four per cent of law, chemistry, engineering and medicine students. In contrast, pupils enrolled in Arts subjects like history and English were far more likely to have lost their virginity either before or at university. Art and sociology pupils were most likely to have had sex, with just one per cent claiming they were virgins. History of Art, philosophy, languages, business and politics all followed with just two percent of students revealing they were still virgins. The same survey recently showed that university pupils in Britain have an average of 8.2 sexual partners by the time they reach the middle of their higher education. A new survey of university students has revealed that they have had an average of 8.2 sexual partners (picture posed by models) According to the answers they received, 22 per cent of students didn't lose their virginity until they were 18 years old, with the second most popular age to have sex for the first time being 16. 19 percent of those asked lost their virginity at 17 and 15 percent lost theirs just before the age of consent - at 15. A shocking 1.66 per cent of students revealed they first had sex when they were 13 years of age or younger. There was still a significant number of young men and women who were still waiting for the right partner though, with five per cent of people declaring that they were still virgins. 22 per cent of students questioned during the survey revealed they didn't lose their virginity until they were 18 years old (picture posed by models) The student newspaper also compiled a list of the universities where people lost their virginity earliest. Seven per cent of people who took part in the study followed by Aston and Ulster with six per cent each. Meanwhile, one in ten students who took part in the from Lancaster University said they were still virgins, followed by nine per cent at both Kent and Royal Holloway University.

Survey by student news website The Tab looked into university sex habits . It found that scientists and dentists were most likely to be virgins . Sociologists and artists were least likely to still have their virginity .

With six games to go - five for QPR and seven for Leicester - there are just four points separating the bottom five sides in the Premier League. As things stand the three promoted clubs, Leicester, Burnley and QPR, would make an immediate return to the championship, but Hull and Sunderland are teetering on the brink. Even Aston Villa and West Brom are not quite out of the dogfight, although our reporters are confident that the relegated clubs will come from the five teams currently at the foot of the table. Charlie Austin is hoping to fire QPR to safety, but will his goals be enough to save them? Can any of the bottom three climb to safety? Or will the clubs above them succumb to fiendishly difficult fixture lists? Sportsmail's reporters give their verdicts on the closest relegation run-in for years... Lee Clayton . Leicester, QPR and Sunderland. Can I add an IF? IF Danny Ings starts scoring regularly again. If not, Sunderland will stay up by the skin of their teeth and the bottom three go down, which should act as a warning to Bournemouth, Norwich, Watford, Middlesbrough and the rest involved in the Wacky Races at the top of the Championship. Sunderland's fans deserve better. So do Newcastle fans. But don't get me started on that. Danny Ings has nine Premier League goals so far, but he'll need to start scoring again for Burnley to stay up . Sunderland's fans, who were dejected after their defeat to Crystal Palace last week, deserve more . HULL . Liverpool (Home) - April 18 . Crystal Palace (Away) - April 25 . Arsenal (Home) - May 2 . Burnley (Home) - May 9 . Tottenham (Away) - May 16 . Man United (Home) - May 24 . ASTON VILLA . Man City (Away) - April 25 . Everton (Home) - May 2 . West Ham (Home) - May 9 . Southampton (Away) - May 16 . Burnley (Home) - May 24 . *QPR (Home) - Date to be arranged . SUNDERLAND . Stoke (Away) - April 25 . Southampton (Home) - May 2 . Everton (Away) - May 9 . Leicester (Home) - May 16 . Arsenal (Away) - May 20 . Chelsea (Away) - May 24 . BURNLEY . Everton (Away) - April 18 . Leicester (Home) - April 25 . West Ham (Away) - May 2 . Hull (Away) - May 9 . Stoke (Home) - May 16 . Aston Villa (Away) - May 24 . QPR . West Ham (Home) - April 25 . Liverpool (Away) - May 2 . Man City (Away) - May 9 . Newcastle (Home) - May 16 . Leicester (Away) - May 24 . *Aston Villa (Away) - Date to be arranged . LEICESTER . Swansea (Home) - April 18 . Burnley (Away) - April 25 . Chelsea (Home) - April 29 . Newcastle (Home) - May 2 . Southampton (Home) - May 9 . Sunderland (Away) - May 16 . QPR (Home) - May 24 . Note: Fixtures in May subject to change for television schedule. The bottom seven in the Premier League as it stands, with Leicester City bottom, but holding a game in hand . Matt Barlow . QPR, Hull and Sunderland . Burnley to survive as they have made it through a nightmare sequence of fixtures with their spirit and desire intact. They can take points from any of their final six games - even though only two are at home and they have won only once away this season. Leicester's fixture list gives them a chance with five home games plus away fixtures at Burnley and Sunderland. There may be too much to do but they suddenly have a chance having found the winning formula and it may supply the required inspiration. Sunderland and Hull face the double whammy of flagging form and brutal fixtures and QPR are running out of games. Steve Bruce (left) and Dick Advocaat are feeling the strain as their teams slide towards relegation . With their improvement under Tim Sherwood, none of our reporters think Aston Villa will go down . Riath Al-Samarrai . Hull, Burnley and Leicester . Hull have a dreadful run-in and simply look awful. That's not to say QPR have been much better but at least against Chelsea they showed they are still fighting. When I saw Hull at Swansea earlier this month, they were spineless. Burnley have a reasonable run of fixtures but they and Leicester have been in the mess all season - I can't see why that would change in the next few weeks. Burnley have been in the bottom three for most of the season, and they'll need a big improvement to stay up . Rob Draper . Hull, Leicester and QPR . Hull's run-in is just awful whereas Burnley's looks manageable. At this stage of the season it's usually about momentum. Hull have lost theirs. QPR and Leicester have gained some but it looks too little, too late. QPR have gained a little bit of momentum under Chris Ramsey, but it is too little too late for them . Dominic King . QPR, Hull and Sunderland . This is a big call but I can see both Leicester and Burnley dragging themselves out of the mire. Whenever I've seen Leicester this season, they have competed until the last kick and the same goes for Burnley. They look ready to fight for their lives. Hull have a taxing run in and simply aren't playing well enough. Sunderland, meanwhile, have been wretched all season and, to this observer, look bereft of the unity and resilience you need to get out of such a hole. Leicester have always fought until the final whistle, and that will go for the relegation run-in as well . Sunderland have been abject all season and look bereft of ideas as they struggle to stay in the top flight . Chris Wheeler . Leicester, QPR and Hull . Burnley have a much easier run-in than QPR, Hull and Sunderland, and I’m backing Sean Dyche to pull off the great escape after being written off from the start. Leicester also have a decent set of fixtures – not to mention a game in hand – but I think they will drop out and Dick Advocaat will keep Sunderland up - just. Jermaine Defoe celebrates his goal against Newcastle, and he could do enough to keep Sunderland up . Mike Keegan . Hull, Sunderland and QPR . Hull's run-in looks horrendous with relegation a fitting reward for a side that has underperformed all season. Dick Advocaat is not the man to save Sunderland. Yes, they beat John Carver's Newcastle (who doesn't?) but normal service was resumed when Crystal Palace trounced them 4-1 on home turf. Final-day defeat at Leicester will condemn QPR and complete Nigel Pearson's great escape while Danny Ings will rediscover his shooting boots to hand Burnley the perfect parting gift and cap a fairytale year for the brilliant Sean Dyche. Sunderland boss Advocaat watches on as his side lose to Crystal Palace - he is not the man to save them . Leicester's final day game at home to QPR will be crucial as Nigel Pearson looks to keep his side up . Joe Bernstein . Sunderland, Burnley and QPR . I can't see Sunderland getting a single point from their remaining away games at Stoke, Everton, Arsenal and Chelsea. Burnley haven't turned draws into wins and QPR go to Leicester on the final day. It looks winner-takes all in that one. Leicester have five of their seven fixtures at home plus trips to Sunderland and Burnley. I think they can provide the 'miracle' and ensure one promoted team stays up. QPR and Leicester will battle it out for survival, but the London club will not have enough to stay up . Sam Cunningham . Leicester, Burnley and Hull . Hull's final run-in is the worst of any of the relegation-threatened clubs, facing Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United in four of their remaining six, and I believe they're doomed. Of the three already in the relegation places, I feel QPR showed against West Bromwich Albion and Chelsea they have what it takes to stay up helped by Charlie Austin's goals. Leicester and Burnley are not strong enough to beat the drop. Leicester have shown signs of pulling off a miracle, but do they have the quality to stay up this season? QPR have shown enough to suggest they will beat the drop, and Charlie Austin's goals can prove decisive . Sami Mokbel . Leicester, QPR and Hull . Leicester and QPR have shown an improvement in recent weeks, but I fear they've left themselves too much to do. Hull have got some awful fixtures ahead. They still have to play: Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United. Their other two games are against Crystal Palace - who are flying under Alan Pardew - and fellow relegation scrappers Burnley. I'm not sure there's enough points in those games for Steve Bruce's side to escape. Hull City lack momentum and have the most difficult run-in of any of the sides left in the relegation scrap . Craig Hope . Burnley, Hull and Sunderland . Yeah, that's right, Leicester City and QPR both escape the drop. As outlandish as it once seemed, the pair now have a little bit of momentum - a lot of it in Leicester's case - and that cannot be said of Sunderland and Hull. QPR will beat both West Ham and Newcastle at home, while a draw at Leicester on the final day could prove enough to see them both to safety. Leicester also face Newcastle - and that is the biggest guarantee of three points as there is at the moment. Sunderland, meanwhile, simply are not capable of saving themselves and, with trips to Arsenal and Chelsea to sign off the season, their final home game with Leicester will determine their fate. Lose and they will probably be relegated with a points total in the region of 32. Hull have lost three on the spin and have a horrendous run-in during which they'll be lucky to win another game. As for Burnley, they have winnable matches but the goals have dried up and that could cost them dear. Sunderland are in danger of being brushed aside in the battle to avoid relegation, and look likely to go down .

Leicester, Burnley and QPR hoping to avoid going straight back down . Hull City and Sunderland also in danger of going down . Aston Villa and West Brom are closer to safety, but could get sucked in .

For decades, sheds have a been a place that men build at the bottom of the garden so they have a place to be alone. In the book 'Men and Sheds,' the author Gordon Thorburn called the wooden buildings a "male necessity" - somewhere were they could do some woodwork, pot some plants or even just read the newspaper in peace. But now the female sex and demanding a place at the bottom of the garden to call their own - a she shed. Scroll down for video . More and more women are demanding their own 'she sheds', places at the bottom of the garden they can call their own . As everyday life gets every more stressful and homes get smaller, women are also looking to the single-storey structures as a safe haven. But while most men might be content with a leaky old shack made of rotting timber, female customers are looking for a home away from home. They are commissioning sheds in a range of styles from beach huts and gypsy caravans to mock Tudor pavilions with tiled floors. Instead of a few upturned apple boxes and an old wireless, the new she sheds are being decked out with Moroccan rugs, cushions, chandeliers and coffee tables. Some have gone one step further and installed a diner in theirs, complete with working jukebox and fifties-style restaurant booths. Fancy a 'she shed' of your own? Read on for some inspiration... The owner of this shed has taken inspiration from the seaside, creating a beach hut-type style . This 'she shed' is extremely spacious and could entertain a number of people without feeling cramped . This shed owner has added numerous grand touches to their abode, including ornamental lions, ornate curtains and a candelabra . This quaint gypsy-style caravan has gone for the light and airy touch, with some bright furnishings inside . With a jukebox, fridge, popcorn maker and bar... the owner of this shed never needs to go back into their main home . This she shed owner has gone for the Olde English Garden touch with their thatched rood and Union Jack bunting . This pagoda-style shed has taken inspiration from The Orient . This kooky garden shed appears to have taken inspiration from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat . This shed has more soft furnishings in it than a lot of living rooms in proper houses . This shed has brought a splash of Arabian colour to an English back garden .

For years, the garden shed has been the domain of the man . But now women are demanding their own huts at the bottom of the garden . They come in an array of styles including beach huts and Tudor cottages .

Many of us may not have the billionaire lifestyle or scientific prowess of Marvel's Tony Stark, but we can now at least get his trademark hi-tech gloves at home. Laser expert Patrick Priebe created a working Iron Man-style arm and hand that fires beams from the back of the wrist or from the wearer's palm. And in a video, the contraption is shown popping balloons and lighting matches from feet away. Scroll down for video . Laser expert Patrick Priebe built a working Iron Man-style arm and hand that fires beams from the back of the wrist or from the wearer's palm (pictured lighting a match) The gadget was created by Wuppertal-based Mr Priebe, who designs and builds metal laser gadgets to order online. He posts videos to YouTube as AnselmoFanZero. His Laser Gloves and Laser Gauntlet/Arm are available to order in varying wavelengths. Earlier this year, Mr Priebe built a laser weapon, inspired by the Gatling gun. The gun is made from aluminium and shoots rounds of 1.4-watt Class 4 blue lasers. The inventor said, although it is only strong enough to pop balloons, it is still too dangerous to be used outside . A video shows the rapid-fire weapon popping 26 balloons mounted on a wall. Eight AA batteries power the laser motor and the gun's turret is powered by four ball bearings controlled by a mechanism under the gun. As the barrel spins, the lasers - powered by lithium-ion batteries - are shot out. These range from the blue 405nm-type laser model to one fitted with 445nm, or 650nm. He also offers a 'low power green' version on his website. The gadgets are powered by Lithium-ion cells and output ranges between 0.2W and 1.2W. Prices are not known. The Laser Glove can be fired continuously for up to three minutes before the batteries need to be replaced and can be made for either the left or right hand, or both. He has previously built a Spiderman-style web shooter and Cyclops style laser glasses. Other inventions include the Bond-inspired LaserWatch, consisting of a metal case, screws, and a built-in laser pointer. The rechargeable watch has an LED watch module and 1,500-milliwatt laser. Earlier this year, the same German inventor built a laser weapon, inspired by the Gatling gun. The gun is made from aluminium and shoots rounds of 1.4-watt Class 4 blue lasers. The inventor said that although it is only strong enough to pop balloons, it is still too dangerous to be used outside. A video shows the rapid-fire weapon popping 26 balloons mounted on a wall. The gadget (pictured) is powered by Lithium-ion cells and output ranges between 0.2W and 1.2W. Prices are not known. The Laser Glove can be fired continuously for up to three minutes before the batteries need to be replaced and it can be made for either the left or right hand, or both . The glove was inspired by Iron Man, also known as Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jnr (pictured) Eight AA batteries power the laser motor and the gun's turret is powered by four ball bearings controlled by a mechanism under the gun. As the barrel spins, the lasers - powered by lithium-ion batteries - are shot out. The inventor is obviously fearful his designs will fall into the wrong hands, too, as he states on his website: 'No plans, no schematics, no blueprints'. The laser weapon is a taken on the iconic Gatling gun invented by Richard Gatling in the 1860s. Mr Priebe previously built a Spiderman-style web shooter and Cyclops style laser glasses. Other inventions include the Bond-inspired LaserWatch, consisting of a metal case, screws, and built-in laser pointer (shown) Mr Priebe admitted the watch was a ‘pain in the a’ to make because of all the tiny parts, and the total watch took him around 40 hours to complete. The watch is pictured popping balloons on a wall . The laser watch was inspired by 1964 Bond film Goldfinger. In this scene, Auric Goldfinger (played by Gert Fröbe) ties James Bond (Sean Connery) to a table and threatens to cut him using the laser pointer (pictured) In a video for Reactions, the American Chemical Society took a look at the science of Marvel's Avengers. Tony Stark's original suit, made only of iron, would have weighed around 70kg (150lbs) according to the ACS - not very comfortable or easy to move around in. He later upgrades it to a gold-titanium alloy, but that would actually make things worse explained the video. ‘That suit would probably weigh around 160kg (350lbs), which might work for the Hulk but not for Tony Stark,’ said the narrator. However, Dr Raychelle Burks continued that it is later made of a nickel-titanium alloy called nitinol. The American Chemical Society in Washington recently explained the science behind the Avengers in a video. It looked at the composition of Iron Man's suit - said to be a gold-titanium alloy in one of the movies - and Captain America's shield. The video also explained the science behind super-healing abilities . This is ‘strong but light, and can be reformed after taking damage,’ she said. ‘There may also be some graphite reinforced with carbon fibre, which can take a lot of heat - useful if Iron Man doesn’t want to singe his feet using those rocket boots.’ None of this would work, though, without Stark’s own portable nuclear power station - the Arc Reactor. In Iron Man 2 this uses palladium - but we soon learn this is poisoning and killing the character. So instead, he creates a new element - and Dr Burks said this might not be as far-fetched as it seems. He uses his own particle accelerator to smash the nuclei of atoms together and make a new type of atom, which is not entirely dissimilar to the experiments taking place at real-life accelerators such as Cern.

Iron Man-style arm and hand was built by laser expert Patrick Priebe . It fires beams from the back of the wrist or from the wearer's palm . In a video, the contraption is shown popping balloons and lighting matches . Gadget is powered by Lithium-ion cells and can be ordered from Mr Priebe .

Police captured coyote who led them on a chase through downtown New York City on Saturday. Cops began following the wild animal after it was spotted scurrying through Battery Park City at 6am, The New York Post reported. Officers trailed it on foot and in patrol cars as it ran across roads and dipped between cars. For two hours it evaded capture, with one witness describing hows cops were chasing it 'like a suspect'. They then managed to corner it at Merchants River House on South End Avenue and shot it with a tranquilizer dart, the Post reported. It was then put in a cage and taken away into the care of the ASPCA. It is not known whether it was the same coyote that was spotted in Manhattan's riverside park on Wednesday. At least four coyotes have been spotted around Manhattan so far this year, and one was seen clambering around on the roof of a Queens bar before disappearing, says Sarah Aucoin, the director of the city's Urban Park Rangers program. Three of the animals were captured in Manhattan and released in Bronx parks with established coyote populations, she said. Cops began following the wild animal after it was spotted scurrying through Battery Park City . For two hours it evaded capture, with one witness describing hows cops were chasing it 'like a suspect' Officers trailed it on foot and in patrol cars as it ran across roads and dipped between cars . Police chased after the fourth on Wednesday in Manhattan's Riverside Park, even using a helicopter before until the animal secreted itself in deep brush near Grant's Tomb. There's no firm count of coyotes or sightings in the nation's biggest city, but the population is probably at least in the teens, says wildlife biologist Chris Nagy, a co-founder of a study group called the Gotham Coyote Project and the research director at the Mianus River Gorge in Bedford, New York. With some coyotes ensconced and breeding in the Bronx, others are likely heading into Manhattan this spring to seek their own turf, said coyote project co-founder Mark Weckel, a conservation biologist at the American Museum of Natural History. Coyotes were once creatures of Midwestern plains and southwestern deserts. But they have dramatically expanded their range in the last two centuries, partly because of declines in their predators, such as wolves and cougars, experts say. Although coyotes have been hunted for sport and killed as threats to livestock, they're now found from coast to coast. There are an estimated 30,000 in New York state, where they were first noted in the 1930s, the state Department of Environmental Conservation says. The wild animal crossed roads and avoided cars as it ran freely on Saturday morning . A police car with its sirens on is seen trying to chase down the coyote. Everytime they got close, the animal ran away . Then they managed to corner it at Merchants River House on South End Avenue and shot it with a tranquilizer dart. It was then put in a cage and taken away into the care of the ASPCA (right)

Animal gave police a run-around in Battery Park City on Saturday . Officers trailed the canine in patrol cars and on foot through the streets . It evaded capture for two hours while dipping in and out of traffic . Cops eventually cornered the coyote and shot it with a tranquilizer dart .

Russian Premier League team Torpedo Moscow must play two home games in an empty stadium after fans displayed a banner with a Nazi symbol, the club's fourth racism-related punishment this season. Torpedo supporters showed the flag during the club's 3-1 win over Arsenal Tula on Sunday. The punishment will not take effect until May because Torpedo are already required to play their next two home games behind closed doors for a separate incident in which fans abused Zenit St Petersburg striker Hulk with monkey chants. Sunday's clash between Torpedo Moscow and Arsenal Tula was marred by violence and racism . A fan lays on the ground after being attacked by rival supporters during Torpedo's latest away game . Sunday's game was also marred by crowd violence, with Torpedo fans attacking Arsenal supporters and police. For that, Torpedo fans will be barred from the club's next three away games, with the exception of women and children under 13. Torpedo was fined a total of 900,000 rubles (£11,000) for various offenses including the Nazi banner, the fighting, use of pyrotechnics by fans, and insulting chants. Arsenal received a 480,000-ruble (£6,000) fine on charges including failing to secure the stadium properly. Police detained 15 fans at the game, of which seven face charges, Russian agency Tass reported on Monday. In response to the incidents at Sunday's game, Torpedo president Alexander Tukmanov told the R-Sport agency that the club's fans seemed to be 'probably the most aggressive' of any top-flight Russian team. Torpedo's previous three racism offenses this season all involved monkey chants against opposition players. Torpedo are already due to play their next two home games behind closed doors after aiming monkey chants at Zenit St Petersburg during their fixture last month . Club were also punished after fans abused Dynamo Moscow defender Christopher Samba earlier in season . The latest punishment comes a week after the Russian Football Union appointed its first dedicated anti-racism inspector, who is tasked with gathering evidence to punish clubs for racism-related incidents at matches. A report by two anti-discrimination organizations last month said there were more than 200 cases of discriminatory behavior linked to Russian soccer over two seasons, as the country prepares to host the 2018 World Cup. Separately on Tuesday, Zenit coach Andre Villas-Boas was given a suspended one-game ban by the Russian Football Union for repeatedly breaking rules on leaving his technical area at games throughout the season.

Torpedo Moscow fans displayed a Nazi banner during Sunday's game . Russian club been ordered to play two home games behind closed doors . The latest punishment is Torpedo's fourth relating to racism this season . They are already playing their next two home games in an empty stadium . After supporters aimed monkey chants at Zenit St Petersburg forward Hulk . Sunday's game against Arsenal Tula was also marred by violence . Only women and children under 13 can attend their next three away games .

The title race might be all but over but the fight for survival is only just beginning. At the end of March, Leicester were bottom of the table with 19 points, seven off safety. Win on Saturday and they will be out of the relegation zone. For Nigel Pearson and his men, their season starts now. When you’re facing relegation you are supposed to be dispirited and lacking in confidence. So how on earth have Leicester won three on the bounce? Only Arsenal (8) and Chelsea (4) can better that as a winning streak. Leicester players are full of confidence after three successive victories in the Premier League . It has been a superhuman effort and they have fought to get themselves in a position where they have something to play for. Leicester were bottom on Christmas Day but win at Burnley and they will give themselves a real chance of staying up — something only two sides have managed after being bottom at Christmas. It’s not just Leicester, though. The other promoted clubs — QPR and Burnley — have shown fantastic spirit. I have been in relegation battles and seen teams with less fight in them than these three. QPR earned a fantastic win at West Brom, were unlucky to draw at Aston Villa and battled manfully against Chelsea. Burnley might be on a poor run but you know Sean Dyche’s side will battle until the bitter end. So how does a manager create a positive attitude when things look so bad? What you can’t afford to do is let players sit and study the fixtures and start looking at how many points they need. If they are too busy working out the permutations, they’re not concentrating on their game. Leicester face a crunch clash with fellow relegation battlers Burnley on Saturday . If a player is not being pushed it’s easy for them to shift responsibility and hope somebody else gets them over the line. The best thing to do is keep them busy. If you’re working hard on the training ground looking at team shape, developing players and preparing for games, you are making much better use of your time. I’ve been in that situation as a player and the worst thing you can do is to wrap them in cotton wool. There is a tendency to try to protect people in case things go wrong. Training eases up because of injury fears and managers try to keep their players fresh. Leicester manager Nigel Pearson has managed to create a positive attitude in his squad . But that leaves you sitting around with your thoughts and that can be dangerous. There needs to be mental stimulation — you can’t sit around and wallow in self-pity. At this stage of the season a week can be a long time between games. Pearson and his players will be absolutely buzzing in training and it’s important to take that energy and intensity into games. It annoys me when managers say it’s all about results. The only way to win is to make sure that your performance is right and that comes from hard work during the week. Pearson has worked hard to make sure Leicester’s destiny is in their own hands. Their form has struck fear into other teams. Leicester striker Leonardo Ulloa celebrates scoring in the 2-0 victory against Swansea . The three promoted sides look brave enough to go out and play, but Sunderland and Hull look paralysed by fear. Steve Bruce thinks Hull’s home form will keep them up but a look at the fixtures shows it won’t be that easy. Leicester, QPR and Burnley have all given their home fans reason to cheer with their efforts and the thrill of the chase means everything is applauded. Contrast that with the toxic feeling at the Stadium of Light. Leicester have taken a long time to wake up but they have rekindled the atmosphere they had when they beat Manchester United. And with four of their last six games at home, they need to keep that up. If they can, and the level of their performance continues to harness the positivity of that home crowd, don’t bet against them making the great escape. Fans still believe that Leicester can still avoid the drop from the Premier League .

Leicester can move out of the drop zone by beating Burnley on Saturday . Nigel Pearson's side were bottom of the table on Christmas Day . The Foxes have won last three league games on the bounce .

A state prosecutor in Detroit made the ill-advised suggestion that Baltimore police should respond to protests gripping the city by shooting everyone involved. Teana Walsh, who is paid by Michigan taxpayers to pursue justice, wrote an unhinged post on her Facebook urging a deadly response to violence in the troubled Maryland city. Walsh an assistant prosecutor in Wayne County, which includes Detroit, aired her point of view late Monday night, Fox2 Detroit reported. Scroll down for video . Controversial: Teana Walsh, pictured above plying her trade in court, made the objectionable post . Kill 'em all: Teana Walsh, an assistant prosecutor in Detroit, Michigan, posted the above to Facebook . 'Flipping disgusting'? Walsh suggested deadly force should be used against the violent protesters . She said: 'So I am watching the news in Baltimore and see large swarms of people throwing bricks, etc at police who are fleeing from their assaults ... 15 in the hospital already. 'Solution. Simple. Shoot 'em. Period. End of discussion. 'I don't care what causes the protestors to turn violent...what the "they did it because" reason is... no way is this acceptable. Flipping disgusting.' At least 15 people voiced their approval by 'liking' the comment. She later changed her mind about the post and deleted it - but not before enraged local attorneys recorded and shared the post. Regret? Walsh delete the post after seeing the riots in Baltimore, Maryland, on television . Anger: Walsh said that seeing protesters throwing rocks led her to the conclusion they should be shot . The outrage prompted Walsh's bosses to issue a statement defending her, claiming the post was 'completely out of character'. It said: 'APA Teana Walsh is known for her great work ethic and her compassion for victims of crime and their families. Her post was up on line briefly and she immediately took it down. 'The post was completely out of character for her and certainly does not reflect the person that we know.'

Teana Walsh, assistant prosecutor in Wayne County, Michigan, wrote Facebook post . Said she watched violent rioters in Baltimore and found them 'disgusting' Suggested that shooting them was the only solution - then deleted post . Her bosses were forced to issue statement defending her .

(CNN)We want our killers to be kind. To walk into court and show remorse, tell us that they are really nice people who only did it because they feared for their lives, or they were temporarily insane. Even though those things may not be true, too often they are accepted as legitimate excuses for murder. Well, Aaron Hernandez, the former New England Patriots tight end and now convicted murderer, made none of those excuses. He walked into court with an air of bravado, his head held high like the $40 million, NFL superstar he was just a couple of years ago. Several times he was even caught winking at his fiancee, Shayanna Jenkins, during the trial. And we didn't like his swagger. Hernandez didn't offer a plausible alibi. He didn't look ashamed or remorseful. He never wept. His own attorney, James Sultan, admitted that Hernandez "witnessed" the killing of Odin Lloyd, "committed by somebody he knew," but said his client did not commit the crime. Even before the guilty verdict came down Wednesday, for many -- at least those covering the trial -- audacity seemed to be the defendant's biggest crime. "The Arrogance of Aaron Hernandez," a New Yorker headline accused. I don't get it. What does it matter that Hernandez was arrogant in court, or walked with too much swagger, or even smiled at his girl? Like it or not, that is who he is. The evidence is what matters. And for once, this time it appears the jury carefully considered the damning mountain of circumstantial evidence against this defendant and came to the right decision: guilty of first-degree murder in the 2013 slaying of Odin Lloyd. Hernandez, 25, was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. He was also found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition. It was the right decision. Still, it's hard not to feel sadness over such a senseless waste of life for both Lloyd and now Hernandez, who were once friends. Football was the best thing Hernandez ever had, especially after he father died suddenly after a routine hernia surgery in 2006. Hernandez was 16. After that his life got complicated. At 17, Hernandez went off to the University of Florida and seemed headed for greatness. There he won the John Mackey Award as the nation's best tight end and led the team in receiving during its 2009 Bowl Championship Series win. But off the field, his life was to beginning to unravel. Trouble started: bar fights, reports of marijuana use and failed drug tests. He was even questioned in relation to a shooting after a fight at a Gainesville, Florida, nightclub. By the time he was drafted in 2010 by the New England Patriots, Hernandez had already been labeled a "troubled player." But neither the Patriots nor the NFL has anything to be ashamed of in how they handled the Hernandez case. They did everything right this time. Hours after Hernandez was charged with murder, he was let go from the team. And his coaches didn't spend any time trying to convince the public that their star tight end was a decent, family-loving guy, as the league has done too many times in the past when its players got in trouble. This time justice worked. There's no reason to second-guess what went wrong, to ask "How could a star NFLer be a murderer?" The NFL for the most part does a great job vetting its players, and certainly Hernandez is an anomaly in the league, where despite the ugly headlines, the overwhelming majority of players are upstanding, law-abiding citizens. And Patriots bashers (me included) would be mistaken to try to find fault with the team for drafting Hernandez despite his troubled past. No one really knows what evil lurks in the hearts of others, even those closest to us. Not the mothers whose sons go off and commit schoolyard killing sprees, or wives whose husbands gun down innocent people, and certainly not employers who are mostly concerned about performance on the job. There was no way to predict Hernandez would end up a murderer. He was a guy who had all the talent and opportunity in the world, but he still went wrong. Hernandez himself may have explained it best as he was being taken out of the courtroom: . According to a law enforcement source close to the case, Hernandez told officers escorting him, "'Hey man, I'm going to miss you guys. ... I don't need any luck any more.' He gave you the impression, 'It's kinda like no big deal. ... It is what it is.' "

Roxanne Jones: Jury right to find Hernandez guilty, but the waste of life for player and his victim is tragic . She says NFL, Patriots knew his troubled past, but could not have predicted his actions, and both handled case well .

Jamie Carragher says Mike Ashley has turned Newcastle United into a ‘boring’ club and has accused the billionaire owner of only being interested in making money. His words are sure to resonate with supporters who boycotted Sunday’s 3-1 defeat at home to Spurs – a sixth straight loss which equals their worst-ever run in the Premier League. Before the game fans gathered outside the Gallowgate End and were united in choruses of ‘We’re rich but our team is s***’ and ‘Where’s the money gone?’ in protest at Ashley’s running of the club, which this month returned record profits of £18.7million and later revealed they have £34m sat in the bank. Mike Ashley has been accused of making Newcastle a 'boring' club because he only wants to make money . Carragher, too, is alarmed at what has become of Newcastle. ‘I can understand why fans are frustrated,’ said the Sportsmail columnist in his punditry role on Sky Sports. ‘It’s getting to the stage now, football is so big and there’s that much money coming in to the game with the new TV deal, I am sick of owners coming in who are successful business people wherever they’ve been. They think “Where else can I make money? Oh a football club”. ‘I’ve had it at my own club Liverpool with George Gillett and Tom Hicks and it’s the same at Newcastle. Jamie Carragher slammed the chairman and says he's alarmed at the state Newcastle are currently in . ‘People will say as supporters you’ve got to come back, you’ve got to get behind your team. But what are the owners doing for supporters? ‘Since Mike Ashley’s been here they’ve been relegated once and they could be relegated once again. ‘So he’s balanced the books - he’s made money because he’s a businessman - but I think of these people and wonder, “Don’t you want to be excited yourself?”. ‘I’m getting bored by Newcastle. When you watched them over the years there was madness, there was excitement, stupid goals going in one end and then the other, but it was exciting. ‘Now it’s boring. Why does Mike Ashley want the club if there’s nothing happening? There’s no cup run, I just don’t get it. I don’t get why he wants to own a football club.’ Meanwhile, former Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn says Ashley must try to reconnect with the club’s fans. Thousands of fans chose to boycott the Tottenham game in protest of Mike Ashley's tenure at the club . Some fans that did go to St. James' Park showed their disgust in the stadium with banners and posters . There was blocks of empty seats where fans chose not to attend the 3-1 loss to the London side . ‘I think you’ve got to get the balance right. It’s not just about making money,’ he said. ‘Early on in his tenure here he was getting criticism and he made his mind up he was doing it his way and he didn’t care what the fans thought. And that is something that just doesn’t work. ‘Sunderland fans will resent me for saying this, but the Geordie fans have been through everything with this football club, and for them to stay away and not watch a game of football at this club - that hurts. It tells of the disconnect and it has to be resolved. ‘To reconnect has to be the best way forward.’ Thousands of posters were created by Ashleyout.com and passed around the city prior to the game .

Jamie Carragher has slammed Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley . The Sportsmail columnist called the club 'boring' saying Ashley just wants to make money while in charge . Carragher says he understands the fans frustration at how club is run . CLICK HERE for all the latest Newcastle United news .

With a luxurious 88-square-foot cabin and space to fit 20 passengers in boardroom-style comfort, the Bell 525 Relentless is likely to make some high-flyers seriously happy when it takes to the skies this year. The manufacturers of the state-of-the-art helicopter, Textron, are yet to officially release a price but industry observers are listing it at a whopping $15million (£10.12m) for what looks effectively like a living room that can fly just about anywhere. Once it flies for the first time a little behind schedule, the helicopter will cruise at a maximum of 178 miles per hour and with its 2,4000-litre fuel capacity be able to fly up to 575 miles without stopping. Scroll down for video . The Bell 525 Relentless is due to make its maiden flight this year with purchasers forking out $15million (£10.12m) for their own . The commercial helicopter has a luxurious 88-square-foot cabin and space to fit 20 passengers in boardroom-style comfort . A range of configurations can be chosen by the buyers, who are expected to use the craft for offshore oil and gas missions . The craft is aimed to be a limo in the sky for offshore oil and operations and also expects to be used for difficult search-and-rescue and firefighting missions due to its huge capacity and improved control in tough conditions., . 'The Bell 525 Relentless is a marvel of modern technology that will provide our customers capability beyond expectations,' Fred Hees, CEO of BBM Inc which is one of the first companies to purchase the 525, told helicopterinvestor.com. The company says their Bell 525 will be configured to 'perform head of state transport throughout the region' while another purchaser K Aircraft Leasing, will rent their two 525s out to Middle East-based oil and gas companies. Ireland-based Waypoint Leasing has also tentatively agreed to buy 20 of the helicopters, reports the Wall Street Journal, before the craft even makes it maiden flight. One early buyer calls the helicopter, which looks like a living room that can fly anywhere, 'a marvel of modern technology' Another deluxe interior option for the helicopter which looks like it should be a private jet rather than a helicopter . Depending on the configuration of the interior, the 525 will hold 16 or 20 passengers along with the two flight crew with what the builders say is best in class passenger cabin height (137cm) and floor area (8.2 square metres). The 525 is also the first commercial helicopter to incorporate fly-by-wire flight controls, which they say delivers 'superior handling qualities and increased level of safety' with features that, among other things, stabilise the aircraft without the need of input from the pilot. Depending on the chosen configuration, the 525 will hold 16 or 20 passengers along with the two flight crew . The manufacturers say the 525 boasts best in class passenger cabin height (137cm) and floor area (8.2 square metres) The exterior has an advanced aerodynamic design, a Next Generation GE engine and 'best-in-class payload-range capability' For the technically savvy, it is also the first commercial craft if its kind to include the Garmin G5000H, a glass touchscreen avionics suite for the flight deck that replaces knobs and switches with what they say are simpler controls and information, such as weather, charts, traffic, terrain and Global connectivity options, for the pilot. For the 525 it's been rebranded as the ARC Horizon system. The slick exterior of the chopper, which looks like something Iron Man wouldn't be adverse to taking a ride in, of course has an advanced aerodynamic design, a Next Generation GE engine and an airframe that offers 'best-in-class payload-range capability'.

The Bell 525 Relentless boasts an 88-square-foot cabin and space to fit 20 passengers in boardroom-style comfort . The craft, by Textron, will make its maiden flight this year and is aimed at the rich offshore oil and gas market . It will cruise at a maximum of 178 miles per hour and with its 2,4000-litre fuel capacity fly 575 miles without stopping .

Four out of ten British Muslims partly blame MI5 and the police for radicalising British teenagers who then flee the country to join ISIS. A survey of 1,001 British Muslims found that one in four of this cohort had some sympathy with those who decide to join terror organisations such as ISIS. The figures show that among young and female Muslims, one third have sympathy for the Jihadi runaways despite the deplorable images of ISIS atrocities posted on the internet. Eight per cent agreed they had 'a lot of sympathy' for the likes of Jihadi John. Scroll down for video . Four out of ten British Muslims partly blame the security services for radicalising young Jihadis . Eight per cent of British Muslims said they had 'a lot of sympathy' for the likes of Jihadi John, pictured . Six out of ten strongly condemned those, such as Jihadi John, who have joined ISIS. The survey conducted by Survation on behalf of Sky News found that one-third of all Muslims felt they are viewed with suspicion by non-Muslims. It follows a similar poll earlier this year that found more than a quarter of Muslims sympathised with the Charlie Hebdo attackers, who brutally murdered journalists at the satirical magazine's offices in Paris. Yesterday's Survation study of 1,001 non-Muslims, 44 per cent agreed they were more suspicious of Muslims than they had been previously. The pollsters asked Muslims and non-Muslims about whether they felt Islam was 'compatible' with British values and the British way of life. According to the survey, three quarters of Muslims agreed their religion was compatible with the values of British society, with 14 per cent disagreeing. For non-Muslims, less than one quarter viewed Islam as compatible with British values with around half saying the religion was incompatible. One in five followers of Islam believe that British Muslims do not do enough to integrate into society, while 64 per cent believe they do, the pollsters found. Another six per cent felt it was not important for Muslims to fit into British society. Their families: 44% . Government: 15.1% . Religious authorities: 8.8% . Police: 3% . Schools: 2.2% . No-one: 4.6% . Other: 22.1% . 1,001 Muslims polled by Survation for Sky News . The researchers found that one in seven non-Muslims had sympathy for those who have joined ISIS. The researchers found that almost 40 per cent of Muslims agreed that the security services were partly responsible for radicalising young Jihadis, compared with 16 per cent of non-Muslims. Meanwhile more than half of the Muslims surveyed said it was their responsibility to condemn terrorist attacks by Muslims in the name of Islam, while a third said it was not. When it comes to stopping young Muslims joining terrorist groups, 44 per cent felt it was the responsibility of their families to set them straight. More than 15 per cent said it was the government's responsibility, followed by religious authorities (nine per cent), the police (three per cent) and schools (two per cent). The father of one of the three east London schoolgirls who fled to Syria to become 'jihadi brides' blamed the police for failing to keep track of them. Abase Hussen (circled) blamed the police and schools for allowing his daughter to travel to Syria to join ISIS, only for footage to emerge of him at an extremist rally in central London . More than a quarter of Muslims polled in a previous survey said they had sympathy for the Charlie Hebdo attackers . Abase Hussen gave evidence to Parliament refusing to accept any responsibility for the three schoolgirls’ actions, instead seeking to blame the police, teachers, Turkish officials and others. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe issued a grovelling apology to the family, only for footage to emerge showing Mr Hussen at an extremist rally in central London. He could be seen standing just feet from one of Lee Rigby's killers while yelling: 'Burn, burn USA.' The survey comes two months after a separate poll found that more than quarter of Muslims said they had sympathy for Charlie Hebdo attackers Said and Cherif Kouachi, who killed 12 on their rampage around Paris. That poll, commissioned by the BBC, also found that 32 per cent of Muslims were 'not surprised' that the massacre took place. And more than 10 per cent of the 1,000 British Muslims interviewed agreed that the magazine 'deserved' to be attacked. The Muslim Council of Britain told the Daily Telegraph: 'For many, current counter-terrorism measures, particularly related to the Prevent strategy, actually lead to greater alienation as Muslims are seen through the lens of security, rather than tackling the scourge of terrorism itself.' The Council said it was pleased that the survey 'once again confirms that Muslims feel British and have a strong affinity with our shared universal values'.

Pollsters questioned 1,001 British Muslims and 1,001 non-Muslims . Eight per cent of British Muslims have 'a lot' of sympathy for Jihadi John . However, 60 per cent strongly condemned the likes of Jihadi John and ISIS . Three quarters agreed that Islam was compatible with the British lifestyle .

Walter Scott was jailed in 1987 on a charge of assault and battery, it has been revealed. A report released by the Charleston County Sheriff's Department on Friday says deputies responded to a call about a fight between Scott and another man. When deputies told the two to break it up, the report states, Scott began shouting obscenities at the other man as well as a deputy before shoving the officer. Scott suffered a cut and was treated at a local hospital before being transported to the jail. The disposition of the case was not immediately known. Previous: Walter Scott was jailed in 1987 after shouting obscenities at a man and pushing a deputy . The news comes as another excessive force complaint, as well as a lawsuit, is filed against Michael Slager stemming from his time on the North Charleston Police Department. Slager is the white officer fired this week after being charged with murder in the shooting death of a black man that was captured in a dramatic video. Two years ago, a man said Slager used his stun gun against him without reason. On Friday, a Charleston County man came forward alleging that Slager did the same thing to him during a traffic stop last year. Justin Wilson's suit says that when he was pulled over by police Aug. 24, he produced a valid Georgia driver's license but was placed under arrest for having a suspended South Carolina license. The suit alleges that Wilson was pulled from his vehicle, forced to the ground and then, although he was cooperating with authorities, Slager shot him with his Taser. Wilson's lawyer said he would release a statement next week. The historic details are unraveling amid an ongoing investigation into Scott's fatal shooting on Saturday. No warrant had been issued for Walter Scott's arrest when he ran from Officer Michael Slager moments before he was shot dead. Court records show he was $7,500 behind on child support when he was pulled over on Saturday and had already been jailed three times for missing payments. His family believe the fear of being thrown back in prison was the reason he tried to flee during the deadly traffic stop. But there was nothing directing officers to bring him in to face a family court judge, despite the fact his last payment was only in 2012. Escape: Dashcam footage released on Thursday shows Walter Scott running away from his car minutes before he is shot dead by Officer Michael Sager. His family believed he fled over fears he would be arrested for being behind on child support payments . History: Scott had already been jailed three times over missed payments, but court records have revealed there was no warrant out for his arrest when he was pulled over. Minutes later he was shot dead . In 2008, after a traffic stop in which he was charged with an open-container violation and driving under suspension, he was sent to jail in Charleston for six months for failing to pay about $6,800. In 2011, bench warrants ordered deputies to bring him in, and Scott spent a night in jail when he was $7,500 behind. In 2012, he spent another night in jail when he owed $3,500. On Thursday a police dashboard camera video released Thursday shows Scott bolting from his Mercedes after he pulled over. The camera on Slager's patrol car captures him telling Scott his third brake light is broken, before asking him to produce insurance papers. Scott, who appears to be accompanied by a person in the passenger seat, explains he does not have any documents as he has yet to officially buy the car. 'I haven't bought it yet, I'm about to do that Monday.... My car is down,' he says. The officer appears calm, checks his licence, then tells him: 'I'll be right back with you.' When Slager returns to his vehicle, Scott flees, running towards the park where he would die moments later. Off camera, a scuffle can be heard, with shouts of 'Taser, Taser, Taser!' and 'Get on the ground!' Slager's account has been called into question after a shocking video taken by a witness shows the officer shooting Scott in the back. In the dash cam footage, captured from Slager's patrol car, the officer explains, 'The reason I've pulled you over is because your third brakelight is out.' The conversation is muffled, with music playing in Slager's car obscuring the sound. Horrifying: Scott was gunned down as he ran away from Sager, who has since been charged with his murder . Killing: Walter Scott, left, was killed by Michael Slager, right. Scott was in the Coast Guard for two years, and is pictured left in uniform. Slager is being held in jail on murder charges, and is pictured right in his prison mugshot . He can be heard asking Scott for his licence, registration and insurance card. Scott responds that he doesn't have papers as he has not yet to bought the car. 'Alright let me see your licence,' Slager replies. 'So you don't have any papers in the glove pocket?' Scott repeats that he does not and he is paying for the car on Monday. Slager returns to his car. A minute later, Scott opens the door, and gestures to Slager, who shouts, 'you've got to stay in the car!' Scott then sits back inside the car - and moments later flees. The only other footage of the incident shows the moment Scott was shot. Released earlier this week, it begins in the vacant lot apparently moments after Slager fires his Taser. Wires which administer the electrical current appear to be extending from Scott's body. As Scott turns to run, Slager draws his pistol and, only when he is 15 to 20 feet away, starts to fire the first of the eight shots at his back. The video shows Slager handcuffing Scott's lifeless body.

Walter Scott shouted obscenities at a man and pushed a deputy, was jailed . Report also shows he was $7,500 down on child support when he was shot . Had already been jailed three times for missing payments in 2011 and 2012 . There was nothing directing officers to bring him to family court . Dashcam footage shows Scott running from his car after being pulled over . Minutes later Officer Slager shot him in the back in a nearby park .

(CNN)Even in the horror of Syria's civil war, there are few places that showcase the scale of the destruction -- and the senselessness of the loss of life -- more than the Yarmouk camp on the outskirts of Damascus. Set up as a refugee camp for Palestinians in the 1950s, it slowly evolved into a neighborhood over the years, but since 2012 it has been engulfed in the Syrian conflict. Two weeks ago ISIS fighters stormed Yarmouk, and that made life for those still inside even worse than it was before. The Syrian government responded by unleashing a bombing and shelling campaign on the area, residents told CNN, including barrel bombs that flattened many of the buildings already scarred by the three-year-long conflict. Death comes day and night. "I looked up and saw dust," one resident said. "I opened the door and started walking outside and started shouting to the neighbors. One told me 'I am wounded,' another one didn't answer me at all. That second one -- may god have mercy on his soul -- he was martyred." While the battle for Yarmouk is very typical of Syria's civil war, the conflict here is unique. Most of those fighting on all sides are Palestinians. Pro-government factions besiege the area from the outside, cutting off supplies and aid most of the time. The inside is held by anti-regime groups, some of which are Islamists. The situation in Yarmouk was thrust in to the headlines on April 1 when ISIS fighters stormed the rebel-held area and unleashed a campaign of violence and killings. Since then, a local activist tells CNN, ISIS has withdrawn to another area and left the al Qaedalinked group Jabhat al-Nusra in charge of the district. 'The deepest circle of hell': Terrified Yarmouk residents describe ISIS raid . But this is only the most recent in a deadly urban war that is slowly grinding down Yarmouk's buildings and people. Of the more than 100,000 that used to live there, only about 18,000 remain, according to UNRWA, the U.N. agency tasked with aiding Palestinians. I have been to Yarmouk on various occasions, and the picture has always been the same. Pro-government factions surrounded the area and there was house-to house combat, mostly at night. A lot of destruction, very little territorial gain for either side, all of it taking a horrifying toll on the civilians trapped in the middle. "We have no food or water," one resident said, standing amid the ruins of Yarmouk's houses. "They should open a route so we can eat and drink and they can deliver assistance and food. We have nothing. What can we do?" But international aid groups can do very little. There are few occasions where aid is allowed into Yarmouk, or where civilians are allowed out. UNRWA can only care for those who do manage to escape. U.N. official to visit besieged refugee camp . The agency, along with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, runs several shelters for displaced people in government-controlled areas near the camp. Pierre Krahenbuhl, the Commissioner General for UNRWA, recently visited some of them and acknowledged that far too little help was reaching those who need it most. "We have to call on the world and call on all the actors in the world who can influence the situation to mobilize," Krahenbuhl said. "But much more has to be done to respect the civilians and to make sure that they are safe inside the camp." But of course those still inside are by no means safe -- subjected to shelling, bombing and street combat on top of being thirsty, hungry and in need of medication. But one thing that has not been broken is the residents' self-respect and pride. "This is Yarmouk camp and we are not leaving our homes," one man said. "Whatever happens, if they keep hitting us with barrel bombs we will die." An elderly woman recalled her life as a Palestinian refugee. "I fled Palestine when I was seven years old," she said. "But I will not leave the Yarmouk camp even if I am 75 or 76 years old. Yarmouk camp is equal to my soul. I built it with my bare hands. I carried its stones on my head from a village and laid the foundation to my home. Block by block I carried them on my head." But despite their defiance, there's seemingly nothing that can be done to prevent Yarmouk from being reduced to rubble. This is a war of attrition, two sides fighting for inches in tough combat without seeing that they are wrecking the prize they claim to be fighting for. Desperation for Palestinians trapped in Syrian refugee camp .

ISIS raided Yarmouk refugee camp near Damascus on April 1 . 18,000 Palestinian refugees remain in the camp, cut off from vital aid . One defiant elderly resident told CNN: "I will not leave the Yarmouk camp even if I am 75 or 76 years old"

Another day, another baton change, another away defeat for Middlesbrough. Aitor Karanka would surely have made his defenders walk home from Watford were it not for the probability they’d spend most of the journey travelling in circles. This was that kind of game, a top-of-the-table occasion when Middlesbrough needed to deliver but ultimately failed on every scale – they did not create, they did not contain. They might have survived with deficiencies in one department, but not both. What a cruel time to deliver one of their worst performances of a brilliant season. What a cruel time for the Championship’s best defence to explode at the seams. Odion Ighalo's shot flies into the top corner of Dimi Konstantopoulos' net on 65 minutes . Watford (3-5-2): Gomes; Cathcart (Connolly 60), Angella, Hoban; Paredes, Guedioura (Layun 90), Watson, Tozser, Anya; Deeney, Ighalo (Vydra 69). Subs not used: Bond, Pudil, Munari, Abdi. Booked: Guedioura, Layun. Goals: Deeney 37, Ighalo 65. Middlesbrough (4-2-3-1): Konstantopoulos; Tiendalli (Kalas 63), Woodgate, Amorebieta, Friend; Leadbitter, Clayton (Forshaw 84); Adomah, Tomlin (Kike 62), Reach; Bamford. Subs not used: Ripley, Gibson, Whitehead, Vossen. Booked: Reach. Referee: Mike Jones (Cheshire) Attendance: 19,656. They gifted Troy Deeney his 20th goal of the season and they contributed significantly to Odion Ighalo scoring his 19th in the second half. With that, Watford rose and Middlesbrough fell. That has been the way of this remarkable season in this peculiar division, for which everyone and no-one has staked a claim. The Championship lead which Boro held at the start of play has now changed hands 16 times, with Watford back in prominence and Karanka sounding like a man searching for a positive note. Karanka said: ‘The players are completely destroyed but I am very proud of them. We have players who have come from League One and other teams in the Championship, a lot of young players, and we are fighting with the best teams in the Championship. No one could have expected this position. ‘The people who know me and this team know we will fight to the last second. I don’t want to forget our position is amazing.’ True enough, but the reality is Boro have a chance to turn a good season into multi-million pound jackpot. They were woeful in falling at Bournemouth last month and have now lost four of their past five away games. Jonathan Woodgate slides in vain to try and block Troy Deeney's opening goal . The Watford captain managed to slide the ball under Boro keeper Dimi Konstantopoulos . Deeney celebrates with his team-mates after giving Watford a first-half lead . But their misery has been Watford’s gain. What a luxury to have two strikers as effective as Deeney and Ighalo. They were, as Karanka said, ‘the difference’. And in the context of the season, their combined 39 goals are pulling the sleigh. Here, they had help. In the first instance, for Deeney’s 37th-minute opener, Jonathan Woodgate and Dwight Tiendalli made a hash of the basics. Adlene Guedioura was given too much time to cross from the right and Woodgate misread the flight, allowing the ball to fall in the space behind him. Tiendalli could have covered but was out of position. At this level, in that situation, there can be fewer worse sights for a pair of defenders than Deeney. His touch was perfect and so was the finish - ruthless brilliance from a striker who has now scored 20 goals in each of his past three campaigns. He is the only Watford player in history to do that; he more than most deserves a chance to see what he can do at the higher level. ‘He’s a Premier League player,’ said Watford manager Slavisa Jokanovic. ‘It’s just a question of whether we are all together as a Premier League team.’ Watford made it 2-0 with 25 minutes to go. Again, the ease with which Ighalo turned Woodgate will have bothered Karanka, as will Grant Leadbitter’s sloppy concession of the ball in the build-up. But, really, it was all about the finish, the striker’s shot hitting the top corner from the edge of the area. Ighalo said he only joined Watford for the prospect of Premier League football. He might just get it. Jokanovic said: ‘I expect this victory can help us to win points a little bit more easily in the future. But in front of us is a very serious job.’ Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes gets a boot to the face from Middlesbrough forward Patrick bamford . Gomes points to the heavens after Ighalo's goal put Watford 2-0 up and settled the game .

Middlesbrough started the day top of the Championship on 75 points . Troy Deeney opened the score before Odion Ighalo's brilliant strike . Watford end the day in third place after Bournemouth and Norwich win .

Police have launched a manhunt for a father suspected of gunning down his girlfriend while she was driving. Andrew 'Drew' Butler, 25, allegedly shot mother-of-three Kendra Gonzalez from the passenger seat in San Jose, California, in front of the couple's two-year-old son and her teenage daughter. Police said Gonzalez and Butler were involved in an argument when the gun went off. Manhunt: Andrew 'Drew' Butler, 25, allegedly shot mother-of-three Kendra Gonzalez from the passenger seat in San Jose, California, in front of the couple's two-year-old son and her two teenage daughters . After the vehicle stopped, Butler got out and  dragged her body from the driver’s seat and left it on the road. According to KPIX he then ordered the teenage daughter, who was with her boyfriend at the time to get out of the car and take the baby with them, before driving off. Family members said the eldest daughter was screaming, saying: 'Don't kill my mom.' They have since set up a GoFundMe page called: 'In loving memory of Kendra Gonzalez'. The page said: 'Kendra was brutally shot & murdered in front of her two children on April 7, 2015 by her boyfriend. We are raising money for her burial services and also for her children. 'Any amount of money you can donate will be very much appreciated. Unfortunately she did not have life insurance so we need to raise as much money as possible. 'She left behind three beautiful children and a host of family and friends.' Nearly $5,000 has been raised so far. Tribute: Family and friends lay flowers at the victim's home and have since set up a GoFundMe page to help raise money for her family .

Andrew 'Drew' Butler, 25, allegedly shot mother-of-three Kendra Gonzalez . He was in passenger seat while pair were driving in San Jose, California . Dragged her body out of the car and left it lying on the street . Butler told the children to get out, drove off and abandoned them .

Manchester City players will lose £500,000-a-man in bonuses if they fail to qualify for the Champions League this season. The Premier League title holders give star players like Sergio Aguero, David Silva, Joe Hart and Yaya Toure incentivised contracts to make sure the club stay within financial fairplay requirements and they will miss out on a big payday if City fail to reach the group stages of Europe's top competition. Manuel Pellegrini's lost to rivals Manchester United in the 169th Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday with their European hopes still in the balance. Manchester City stars such as Sergi Aguero could miss out on £500k bonuses if they finish fifth . Manuel Pellegrini's team are on incentivised contracts to stay within financial fairplay rules . City are in fourth place and will be just four points ahead of main rivals Liverpool after defeat in the Manchester derby and if Brendan Rodgers' side beat Newcastle United on Monday. The top three finishers in the Premier League qualify automatically for the Champions League with the fourth-place team required to win a qualifying round to join them. In total, the City squad have around £12million resting on reaching their European target. Pellegrini has admitted City have let their season disintegrate after starting 2015 joint-top with Chelsea. They have subsequently lost seven times including early exits in the FA Cup and Champions League. Yaya Toure is another player who could miss out on a big payday if City fail to finish in the top four . Joe Hart and James Milner look dejected at the end of City's defeat to Crystal Palace last week . April 19 West Ham United (H) April 25 Aston Villa (H) May 3 Tottenham Hotspur (A) May 10 Queens Park Rangers (H) May 17 Swansea City (A) May 24 Southampton (H) 'In the last three months, we have thrown it into the garbage,' admitted the City manager. 'We are doing some things very badly, that’s why we must improve.' They now face a battle to sign world-class players like Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba who also interests United. Old Trafford boss Louis van Gaal saw his side go four points clear of City after the victory and is confident of adding top-class talent in the next transfer window. 'I don't have any doubt that players are coming to Manchester United,' he said.

City's players are on incentivised contracts because of financial fairplay . They will lose £500k each if they miss out on Champions League . Manuel Pellegrini's team are currently fourth in Premier League . But they are only four points ahead of fifth-placed Southampton .

The Australian family of a 21-year-old backpacker who disappeared from a Croatian night club in 2008 are hoping to finally find out the truth about how she died. Britt Lapthorne, from Melbourne, was last seen at the Latin Club Fuego in the coastal, tourist town of Dubrovnik where she was partying with about 10 other backpackers. Croatian police never solved the mystery of how the student's body came to be in nearby Boninovo Bay, where it was found almost three weeks after she disappeared on September 18. Her family believes Ms Lapthorne was murdered, her body weighted down and dumped at sea. It has now emerged a Victorian inquest into her death will be closed. Britt Lapthorne, from Melbourne, disappeared in the Croatian coastal, tourist town of Dubrovnik . State Coroner Ian Gray will officially close it at a hearing in Melbourne on Thursday. He will hear a summary of previously unreleased reports prepared by both the Australian Federal Police and Croatian authorities. Then the coroner will prepare his findings, to be released at a later date. In 2009, Ms Lapthorne’s father, Dale Lapthorne, said the only information he would release from one of the reports was that Britt's body was in the water the whole time she was missing. He was confident she had been weighted down before being dumped into the Adriatic Sea because there was no other explanation for her body not coming to the surface. Her parents (pictured) believe Ms Lapthorne was murdered, her body weighted down and dumped at sea . Ms Lapthorne's body was found in nearby Boninovo Bay, where it was found almost three weeks after she disappeared on September 18 . In 2009, Ms Lapthorne’s father, Dale Lapthorne, said Britt's body was in the water the whole time she was missing . 'It's the reason for the rapid decomposition of her body, and the fact it was only found 18 days later in a high visibility area, virtually out the front of a hotel and only a kilometre from the club,' Mr Lapthorne told AAP in 2009. At the time, the coroner confirmed Ms Lapthorne's body should have surfaced within two or three days. The criminal investigation remains open in Croatia, but the Lapthorne family does not have confidence in police there. Croatian authorities suspect Ms Lapthorne died due to 'misadventure', though in 2013 they conceded it was unlikely her death was a suicide. The Lapthorne family, including her mother Elke, father Dale and brother Darren, were not told their daughter was missing for six days after she disappeared, despite Australian officials being aware she had vanished. Britt Lapthorne was last seen at the Latin Club Fuego, in Dubrovnik, where she was partying with about 10 other backpackers . A media boat pictured where Ms Lapthorne's body was found in a small inlet near Dubrovnik, Croatia . They also suffered the terrible news of being told a body had been found, only for police to say just hours later that it couldn’t be Ms Lapthorne’s because it was so badly decomposed. Police then confirmed after DNA analysis that it was indeed Ms Lapthorne’s body. Dubrovnik Deputy Chief of Police, Ivan Kukrika, said at the time: 'DNA analysis has been completed in capital Zagreb. According to the analysis, the body found in the sea on October 6th belongs to the missing Australian, Britt Lapthorne. ‘I have to admit that I had, based on the state the body was in, really thought that it was not Britt and that this case would result in a happy ending.’ Dubrovnik Deputy Chief of Police, Ivan Kukrika, said he didn't believe it was Britt's body at first 'based on the state the body was in' Mr Lapthorne said his daughter was 'always smiling, always happy, just having fun, an intelligent, smart girl' The Victorian coroner will prepare his finding over Ms Lapthorne's death to be released at a later date . Speaking hours after the family was told Ms Lapthorne’s body had been found, her father Mr Lapthorne told the Sydney Morning Herald: ‘Assuming it is a crime, and everything is pointing to a crime, it is an absolutely heinous crime of the worst order. 'It is just beyond conception for such a beautiful girl, I don't mean beautiful in appearance, she was beautiful in her ways, always smiling, always happy, just having fun, an intelligent, smart girl … why would somebody do this to such a beautiful girl? ‘For me, Elke and Darren, it's just devastating. We think all the things we planned to do together … all the things we planned have no meaning any more, absolutely no meaning.’

Student Britt Lapthorne, from Melbourne, disappeared in 2008 . She was last seen at a club in the coastal town of Dubrovnik in Croatia . Her body was found almost three weeks after she disappeared . She was found badly decomposed in Boninovo Bay . Croatian police have never solved the mystery of how she died . Her family believes she was murdered and dumped at sea . A Victorian inquest into her death will be closed .

Theresa May warned last night that lives will be in danger if Britain is saddled with a hung Parliament unable to pass anti-terror laws. The Home Secretary said new legislation was urgently needed to update the powers of MI5 and GCHQ, and repair the damage done by the US traitor Edward Snowden. But, based on current polling, Parliament would be left deadlocked – with the balance of power held by Scottish nationalists opposed to updating the law. Home secretary Theresa May (pictured) warned that lives will be in danger if Britain is saddled with a hung Parliament unable to pass anti-terror laws - adding new legislation for MI5 and GCHQ is urgently needed . She urged wavering Ukip supporters and the four in ten voters who say they are still undecided to realise what is at stake for Britain’s security on May 7. The situation is made especially acute by a ‘poison pill’ inserted into emergency anti-terror laws passed last year. The legislation lapses next year. And if MPs cannot agree on a replacement, Britain’s spies will be unable to properly track the communications of Islamic State and other terrorists. Mrs May said that, in the worst scenario, the decision would be in the hands of a minority Ed Miliband government propped up by the SNP – which is opposed to new data retention powers, . Her comments follow a controversial warning by Defence Secretary Michael Fallon that Labour might be unable to renew the Trident nuclear deterrent if it is reliant on Nicola Sturgeon’s SNP – as the polls say is highly likely. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon (pictured) said Labour might be unable to renew the Trident nuclear deterrent if it is reliant on Sturgeon’s SNP . Mr Fallon said that, having stabbed his brother in the back to get the Labour leadership, Mr Miliband may now do the same to his country over national security. However Mrs May insists that she is not using counter-terrorism as a ‘political football’ and the threat is real. She told the Mail: ‘It is a matter of very real concern to me. There is a concern where we have a hung Parliament where it is difficult to get legislation through or a Labour government that is propped up by the SNP. ‘Decisions will need to be taken about the capabilities we need and the one party that is committed to ensuring the security agencies and law enforcement have the powers that we need is the Conservative party.’ Mrs May delivered her warning in an exclusive interview with the Mail during a tour of marginal seats in the North and the Midlands. In a question and answer session with sixth formers in Bury, she was asked by a student what her opinion was of Snowden – who leaked millions of documents exposing sensitive spying techniques. In her most forthright comments yet, Mrs May replied: ‘As a result of what he has done, it has become more difficult for our security agencies to do the job they need to do to keep us safe. He has potentially put lives at risk.’ The anti-terror law due to expire next year is the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Act, passed as emergency legislation in 2014. It gives security officials access to a treasure trove of communications data collected and stored by mobile phone and internet companies. This includes information on who you call, when, for how long and roughly where you were at the time. It is used for checking alibis, tracing kidnap victims and – in the case of terrorists – identifying and tracking plots. Security agencies say that without it, fanatics will be far harder to monitor and lives will be in danger. In the wake of the Snowden controversy, some technology firms have been reluctant to help the security services. Officials say the leaks by Snowden, made to the Guardian, have been a gift for terrorists. Despite the threat posed by jihadis returning from Syria, security has so far played no significant role in the election campaign. Mrs May will hope her intervention sharpens minds with less than a week to go.

Home Secretary Theresa May warned last night that lives will be in danger if Britain is saddled with a hung Parliament unable to pass anti-terror laws . Said new legislation is urgently needed to update MI5 and GCHQ's powers . But based on current polling Parliament could be left deadlocked .

A South American president appears to have fallen for the oldest trick in the book after unwittingly posing for a photo next to a child wearing an 'I'm With Stupid' T-shirt. Ecuador's leader Rafael Correa was pictured with his arm around the boy - seemingly oblivious to the message on the shirt and the large arrow that was pointing in his direction. The casually-dressed 52-year-old is said to be able to speak fluent English - but seemingly failed to pick up the meaning of the T-shirt. Ecuador's leader Rafael Correa (right) posed for a picture next to a boy wearing an 'I'm With Stupid' T-shirt . The picture was shared thousands of times on social media networks in the country. It is now trending with the hashtag #IAmWithStupidMashi, referring to the official Twitter account of the president @MashiRafael. It also prompted thousands of comments including the suggestion that the child was a CIA agent brought in to damage the president's reputation. The phjoto was shared thousands of times and prompted a series of fake pictures, including the one above . However, his supporters quickly rallied behind him and used the hashtag #WeAreWithYouMashi to fight back. According to the BBC, the boy's mother said that her son had not known the meaning of the T-shirt himself and she is quoted as saying: 'We don't want to shame the president'. Correa, who was first elected in 2006, is popular among Ecuadorians for his government's social spending but has also faced criticism for intolerance of dissent.

Rafael Correa, who claims to speak English, pictured with arm around boy . But apparently failed to pick up meaning of the message on child's T-shirt . Picture shared thousands of times on social media networks in Ecuador .

(CNN)One of the youngest suspects yet has been arrested on terror-related charges in England. A 14-year-old boy was taken into custody after encouraging an attack on an Australian parade honoring the war dead and urging the beheading of "someone in Australia," Deborah Walsh, deputy head of counter terrorism at the Crown Prosecution Service, said in a statement Thursday. The teenager was taken into custody April 2 after UK's Greater Manchester police examined electronic devices and discovered communications between the teen and a man in Australia, police said in a statement. The teenager, arrested in Blackburn, Lancashire, was not named "because of legal reasons," the statement said. He was charged with two counts of inciting another person to commit an act of terrorism overseas and will appear in Westminster Magistrate's Court on Friday. He was communicating with suspects in Operation Rising, an Australian law enforcement operation that apprehended several men suspected of planning terrorist actions, police in Victoria, Australia, said on the department website. Australia: Charges in foiled 'ISIS-inspired' plot . Those acts of terror were planned for Anzac Day (Australia and New Zealand Army Corps Day) on Friday, the centennial of the Gallipoli Campaign in World War I, police said . "The first allegation is that, between 15 and 26 March 2015, the defendant incited another person to commit an act of terrorism, namely to carry out an attack at an ANZAC parade in Australia with the aim of killing and/or causing serious injury to people," Walsh said. "The second allegation is that on 18 March 2015, the defendant incited another person to behead someone in Australia." Australian law enforcement officers arrested several people last weekend in Operation Rising. Tuesday, Victoria Police and the Australian Federal Police charged Sevdet Ramdan Besim with conspiracy to commit acts done in preparation for, or planning, terrorist acts. Authorities have not named the person with whom the 14-year-old in Britain was communicating. British teens face terror charges after being detained en route to Syria . CNN's Alexander Felton contributed to this report.

The 14-year-old had communicated with terror suspects in Australia, authorities said . Police: The teenager encouraged others to attack a parade and behead someone in Australia .

Forget dogs' dinners, stylish cook Gizzi Erskine's fussy feline loves poppadoms, tortilla chips and taramasalata. In an interview with Puss Puss magazine, the stylish cook, 35, posed at a feast fit for only the classiest cat, that included bowls brimming with caviar and salmon roe, jellied fish heads, a seafood sculpture made of octopus, lobster and prawns. Although the lavish feast was in fact a set (created by food stylist Iain Graham), the cat fancier admitted that her British shorthair, Kimchi, has such a discerning palate he loves crunchy 'human food' and that taramasalata would be his 'death row dish'. Draped in peach silk and surrounded by cat delicacies, TV chef Gizzi Erskine appears with her pet Kimchi in cat magazine, Puss Puss . The TV chef seen baring her back tattoo with pet cat Kimchi says: 'I’d love a really small cat tattoo either behind my ear or somewhere discreet' In the shoot for the publication that pitches itself as a Vogue for cat lovers, the east London-based cook told writer Gemma Lacey: 'She won’t eat anything unless it’s proper meat.' Adding that Kimchi, 'loves human food and will steal it off our plate if we’re not looking. 'She loves anything crunchy, so if there are poppadoms or tortilla chips around that’s it. I don’t like her having it as they’re not supposed to, but she just takes it. But Gizzi insists that living in a foodie household isn't to blame. 'It’s not my influence at all, she’s just a pig!' A feast fit for only the classiest cat: bowls brimming with caviar and salmon row and and a two -tiered cake covered with cat treats . Jellied fish heads (right) and a seafood sculpture made of octopus, lobster and prawns (left) also feature . 'We’ve had to put her on a diet she was getting so fat. When I make taramasalata she’ll eat and eat and eat it, it’s her death row dish. 'She loves cheese, caviar and anything really fishy.' But Kimchi occasionally indulges in cat food and is 'obsessed' with Dreamies cat biscuits. 'It’s insane,' says Gizzi. 'She purrs as she eats and she doesn’t do that normally.' Gizzi also recently added a new addition to her cat family, Ponzu, named after her favourite Japanese dressing. 'I was also thinking about calling him Neeps or Haggis as he’s Scottish, but it didn’t suit him, so eventually I just went with what suited him best. He was nameless for a week,' she says. 'Kimchi is called Kimchi because of my love of Korean food,' she adds. The new addition to the Erskine feline family is also a food lover - and has even more unusual tastes. Gizzi feeding her cat Kimchi a prawn. The chef admits her furry friend has expensive taste in food . 'A week into having him, after tidying up a Thai takeaway and leaving the room for two minutes, I came back to find him paw deep in green curry!' she says. Gizzi, who showed off her huge tattoo of a pair of angel wings across her shoulder blades . Gizzi also wants to combine her love of cats with her body art habit, saying: 'I really want a cat tattoo. 'I’m just about to get matching lions with my sister as we’re both Leos, so I’ll have the big cat one covered'. 'I’d love a really small cat tattoo as well, either behind my ear or somewhere discreet. I think more people are getting cat tattoos now, it’s become more popular.' The second edition of Puss Puss Magazine is out now .

TV cook Gizzi Erskine poses at feline feast with her British shorthair cat . Told Puss Puss magazine Kimchi loves taramasalata and tortilla chips . Loves cats so much she's planning a feline tattoo behind her ear .

A London marathon runner stopped mid-race to ask his girlfriend to marry him in an incredibly heart-warming video. Jordan Meikle was filmed approaching the spectator’s barriers at a section of the 26-mile course near Canary Wharf by his girlfriend’s father Mark Harris. The 23-year-old, who moments before carefully removed a ring box from a bag around his waist without his girlfriend seeing, is captured standing before her stretching his muscles. Jordan Meikle stretches his muscles in front of the spectator's barriers at the London Marathon . Biding his time while masking the slight smirk on his face, Jordan lunges into another stretch – one that has him facing his girlfriend on one knee – and reveals the ring box from behind his back. His girlfriend, Kayleigh Harris appears speechless by the sudden gesture and stands back in shock as Jordan beams up at her. Cheers sound from the people standing by watching and runners can be seen clapping in approval as they jog past the couple. Getting to his feet, Jordan then presents Kayleigh with her ring and seals the deal with a kiss and a cuddle. While stretching the 23-year-old gets down on one knee and suddenly produces a ring from behind his back . He then has a sip of water and after saying his goodbye’s heads back into the pack of runners and carries on with his race. Talking to MailOnline, Jordan said: 'I wanted to propose for a while now but wanted it to be somewhere extra special where there would be hundreds of people in the same area – plus somewhere she couldn't escape. 'After the marathon I met my fiancee and family at the mall and cuddled and celebrated a little bit until my legs turned to rock and I had to lay on the floor. 'Our anniversary is on April 29, so proposing so close to the day and in front of my family and hers was daunting but also amazing – my happiest day so far.' After sealing the deal with a kiss and a cuddle, Jordan rejoins the pack of runners and carries on with the race . The video, which was uploaded to Facebook, has been viewed almost 25,000 times and has received a number of positive comments. Claire Harris wrote: ‘Congratulations! I barely even know you but I'm sitting in the staffroom with tears in my eyes! How fantastic!!’ Jordan was running the race to help raise funds for the Salvation Army, who provide accommodation for homeless people. According to his Just Giving page, Jordan had excelled his target of £1,500 by raising £1,760.37 in funds from a total of 88 donations.

Jordan Meikle stretches his muscles by barriers near Canary Wharf . He lunges onto his knee and presents a ring from behind his back . Girlfriend Kayleigh Harris appears speechless by the sudden gesture . After sealing the deal the 23-year-old carries on with the marathon . Video was uploaded to Facebook and has been viewed 25,000 times .

Yaya Toure's agent has called Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini a 'weak manager' and criticised the club's chief executive Ferran Soriano and director of football Txiki Begiristain. Toure's performances have come under the microscope amid a dismal run for City which has seen them go from title contenders to being in a battle simply to finish in the top four. But agent Dimitri Seluk has claimed the club are trying to make Toure a scapegoat for bigger problems behind the scenes. The agent of Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure (left) has called Manuel Pellegrini, his manager, 'weak' Pellegrini has struggled this with the champions this season, and Dimitri Seluk has placed blame on him . 'Some people at City are trying to blame Yaya for what has happened this season,' he said. 'But those people aren't taking responsibility for their own mistakes. 'I am talking about executives who have bought players for a lot of money - and then put those players on the bench. Executives who spend a lot of money on Stevan Jovetic and then drop him from the Champions League squad. I feel sorry for Pellegrini. He's a good coach, but a weak manager. 'He won the title with the team left behind by (predecessor) Roberto Mancini.' Toure, whose relationship with the club came under strain last summer, has been linked with a move away this summer, with Mancini making clear his interest in signing the 31-year-old for Inter Milan. Seluk said that it was wrong to criticise Toure over City's struggles and blamed the manager and executives . Pellegrini was described as a good coach but a weak manager by Toure's agent in a scathing attack . 'If City want Yaya to leave, they should come out and say so,' Seluk told the Sunday Mirror. 'Two of the biggest clubs have already asked me if he is available, and I know that if City would sell, another 10 would call me inside 24 hours.' City go into Sunday afternoon's match against West Ham four points above fifth-placed Liverpool and with the pressure firmly on Pellegrini. Txiki Begiristain (left) Manchester City's director of football, Ferran Soriano (centre) the CEO were criticised . Seluk picked out the decision to buy Stevan Jovetic and then leave him out of the Champions League squad . The Chilean has maintained he is not worried about his job, but admitted that could change if they dropped out of the Champions League places. 'You are wrong if you think that, at this club, if you don't win the title then you are out,' he said in a number of national newspapers. 'If we miss the top four then maybe it will be different because that would not be the same thing, the analysis of the season will be different.'

Manchester City are willing to listen to offers for Yaya Toure this summer . His agent Dimitri Seluk has hit out and called Manuel Pellegrini 'weak' He also criticised the City's chief executive and director of football . Ivorian midfielder has had a difficult season at the Premier League champions .

They've steamrolled past top-four rivals Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester City in their current six-game Premier League winning streak, and Manchester United are looking to make it seventh heaven when they travel to table-toppers Chelsea on Saturday. Ahead of the blockbuster clash at Stamford Bridge, the United squad were pictured travelling down to London on Friday afternoon. Led by captain Wayne Rooney the Red Devils' contingent commuted via Stockport Railway Station to the English capital. Wayne Rooney (left) and Ashley Young were among the Manchester United stars who made the trip to London via train on Friday ahead of this weekend's Premier League clash at Chelsea . Radamel Falcao (left) or Robin van Persie (right) could start up front for United vs Chelsea on Saturday . United boss Louis van Gaal faces a number of selection dilemmas ahead of their clash against the Blues . It was earlier revealed that the 29-year-old striker may have to revert to a midfield role against the Blues after Michael Carrick and Daley Blind were two of four United players ruled out of the clash due to injury. However, Van Gaal is able to call upon the services of in-form midfielder Juan Mata who is returning to the home of his former club for the first time on Saturday. Mata, who won three trophies in two-and-a-half successful seasons at the Bridge, posted a picture via his Instagram account as the United players boarded the train on Friday afternoon. Accompanied with the caption: 'I got back to London a few times, but this one it's different... Big game, lots of memories, great day of football!... #CFC vs #MUFC' United's No 8 was all smiles as he gears up for what promises to be emotional return to west London. Alongside the injuries of Carrick and Blind, United duo Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo were also absent from the train ride - with the quartet all suffering injuries following United's 4-2 win over bitter rivals Manchester City on April 12. The club's injury setback means that Luke Shaw and Radamel Falcao could both be recalled against Jose Mourinho’s side. And the latter was all smiles alongside Victor Valdes as they travelled down to London on Friday. Falcao is one of several selection dilemmas that Van Gaal and assistant boss Ryan Giggs have to make for the trip against Chelsea; in what the Dutchman described as ‘the worst scenario’. Michael Carrick (left) limped off against Manchester City while Marcos Rojo picked up an injury soon after . Van Gaal also revealed in his pre-match press conference that Daley Blind (left) and Phil Jones are out . Rooney (right) has impressed up front in recent weeks but may have to drop further back into midfield . Van Gaal (left) puts his arm round Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney during training this week . Van Gaal (left) has revealed that Rooney may play in holding midfield role against Chelsea . 4-1-4-1: De Gea; Valencia, Smalling, Blackett, Shaw; Rooney; Mata, Herrera, Fellaini, Young; Falcao . ‘I have to tell that we have four injuries who played the last match so that’s not so good for us,’ said Van Gaal. ‘We had very good hope that we should recover two of the four but it’s not like that. Carrick is out and Rojo is out, but also Blind and Jones,' the 63-year-old said at United's pre-match press conference on Friday. ‘That’s the worst scenario because Rojo and Jones are good players at the left central defender position. Evans is suspended so we don’t have many choices. Blind and Carrick could play the midfield holding position and I don’t have any other option, or I have to play Wayne Rooney in that position again. I have to puzzle a lot for tomorrow. ‘Other players can take profit of the momentum now. It’s always like that. It’s not special in the life of a manager or a team. ‘You have seen that I took Jones off pitch (against Manchester City) because of injury, you have seen that Carrick was off the pitch, you have seen the tackle of Kompany against Blind. Only Rojo is a little bit surprising because he felt it the day after the match. ‘It’s because of the distance between the matches. Blind and Jones were very close to playing but it was not enough. ‘Other players can take profit of the moment now. It’s always like that. It’s not special in the life of a manager or a team.’ Van Gaal addresses the media ahead of Man United's crucial Premier League clash with Chelsea on Saturday . Luke Shaw hasn't featured under Van Gaal recently but should return to play at left back . Mata (right) is closed down by his Man United team-mates during a training session on Friday . Maroaune Fellaini will be hoping to continue his impressive form against Chelsea on Saturday evening . Fellaini (centre right) is embraced by his team-mates after scoring against rivals Manchester City last week . Sports analysts BSports predict that a Chelsea win is easily the most likely outcome at Stamford Bridge . Asked if Shaw could return for the first time since being substituted in the FA Cup defeat to Arsenal last month amid concerns over his fitness, Van Gaal replied: ‘Maybe you shall see tomorrow [Saturday]. You never know. Luke is fit enough I think. He has already had more than four or five weeks with no match and I don’t like that. But we train and I think he is fit enough.’ With Chelsea holding an eight-point lead and a game in hand over third-placed United, Van Gaal believes it is asking too much for his team to win the title. He also claimed that Mourinho will be happy with a draw. ‘It’s still possible, I’ve said that before,’ he added. ‘It is not logical but it is possible. It’s more when and if, and I don’t believe in when and if. I believe in facts. The fact is that we are behind Chelsea. ‘But, alright, we have to play against them and so do Arsenal so we can lay pressure on Chelsea’s shoulders. You never know, you’ve seen it in previous Premier League seasons. So I cannot say it is not possible, but it is not logical. ‘They play at home but I think that Chelsea will be satisfied with a draw. Of course they will want to beat Manchester United and we want to beat them, the question is how long players can play in the discipline. Robin van Persie (back right) has only been training with United for a week but may return to feature . ‘We live for these titles, we are doing this for that. The only satisfaction you have as a manager is when you win a title. When you are second or third you can play Champions League, but a title is more fixed for you and you have your name on it. That’s why managers are fixated on titles. When you reach that goal you are happy. ‘To be involved in the game with young people to reach a goal, that is also a goal of mine. That is why I’m still a manager because I don’t have to work anymore – you can count on that. I like to work with young people and help them in their career.’ Van Gaal gave a young Mourinho his break in coaching at Barcelona. Asked to compare the Portuguese with his current assistant Ryan Giggs, the United boss admitted that he has been surprised by the Old Trafford legend’s work ethic. He said: ‘It’s always difficult. People compare with each other because Jose Mourinho was not the world-class player that Ryan Giggs was. So that’s the same thing with me. I was not as world-class as, for example, Johann Cruyff yet our ambition is maybe then higher. ‘But I have to admit that I could not imagine when I spoke with him (Giggs) in May or June to ask him to be my assistant manager and we spoke about how we saw it, that he works very hard. As an ex-player you are not used to working very hard and he is a very hard worker, and he reads the game very well like Jose. But to manage a group you have to work, and what I can see is that he’s learning quickly.’ Chris Smalling celebrates after netting the fourth goal in the comprehensive victory at Old Trafford .

Manchester United travel to Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday . Red Devils squad head down to London on Friday ahead of showdown . United have won six straight games prior to their meeting with the Blues . But Louis van Gaal will travel to Stamford Bridge without several key men . Phil Jones, Marcos Rojo, Michael Carrick and Daley Blind are all sidelined . United captain Wayne Rooney may have to revert back to holding midfield .