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Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has slapped a €50million (£36m) price tag on Paulo Dybala, telling Paris Saint-Germain they will have to spend big to sign the 'new Lionel Messi'. A bidding war is set to break out over Dybala, who is being tracked by Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Juventus and PSG. Roberto Mancini was spotted at the Stadio Ennio Tardini on Sunday, when Palermo lost 1-0 against Parma, and the Inter manager was understood to be there to watch Dybala. Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has slapped a €50million (£36m) price tag on Paulo Dybala . Dybala is wanted by Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain . Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini watched the Serie A match between Parma and Palermo on Sunday . Yet the former Manchester City manager's fiercest competition would be Ligue 1 champions PSG, with Palermo determined to cash in. 'I'm in contact with the player's agent and with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi,' Zamparini told Telefoot. 'For PSG, he would be a good investment for the future. 'For me, he is the new Messi. Today, how much would you pay for Barcelona's Argentine? €200m (£143m)? €300m (£215m)? And even at that price, would he be sold? 'Messi is worth an entire team and Dybala is this kind of player. I want €40m (£29m) for him but I asked Nasser for €50m (£36m). 'The boy's agents have already travelled to Paris to talk to the club but Dybala has some doubts because there are already great players there.' Dybala would more likely be guaranteed a first-team place in Italy rather than France, but could be sold to the Paris club if they are prepared to meet Zamparini's demands. Palermo are determined to cash in on Dybala as he is wanted by some of Europe's biggest clubs . Dybala has been likened to Barca's Lionel Messi, pictured celebrating a goal against Espanyol last weekend .

Paulo Dybala is being tracked by Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal . Inter Milan, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are among others interested . Inter boss Roberto Mancini was spotted at the Palermo match on Sunday . Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini is demanding £36m from PSG . READ: Dybala says he would love a Serie A stay .

Two Air India pilots have been removed from duty after they reportedly got into a fight inside the cockpit of a plane shortly before it was scheduled to take off. The altercation involving the captain and co-pilot erupted while the plane was being prepared for a 50-minute journey from Delhi to Jaipur last night. Both pilots have been derostered after the captain of flight AI611 complained that the co-pilot had misbehaved and struck him, the Times of India reported. An Air India captain claims a co-pilot misbehaved and struck him during an altercation in the cockpit (file) An Air India spokesman told the newspaper: ‘Both the pilots have been derostered. An inquiry has been ordered into this.’ The airline insists the altercation was limited to a verbal argument, and there was no physical violence. The Times of India, quoting a source, reported that the captain was assaulted after he asked the co-pilot to record ‘critical take-off figures’ for the flight, including the number of passengers on board, take-off weight and fuel. Instead of immediately reporting the incident in Delhi, which would have led to the cancellation of the flight, the captain flew the plane to Jaipur and then informed Air India staff. Indian aviation officials have launched an investigation into the incident to determine whether any of the parties involved should be disciplined. Reports suggest that the captain was assaulted after asking the co-pilot to record information before take-off . A report by the Times of India said that the co-pilot has faced similar accusations in the past. Three years ago he told the captain of a flight to exit the cockpit, ‘remove the stars on his shirt collar’ and fight him, while a complaint filed two years ago from another captain questioned the co-pilot’s mental health and claimed he was ‘rude and unbecoming’. Last night’s incident comes at a sensitive time for the commercial aviation industry following the tragedy involving Germanwings flight 4U9525. Investigators believe 27-year-old co-pilot Andreas Lubitz deliberately crashed the plane into the French Alps – killing everyone on board – after locking the captain out of the cockpit on a flight from Barcelona to Dusseldorf. German newspaper Bild reported that Lubitz searched the internet for information on suicide and depression using the name ‘Skydevil’.

The captain claimed that the co-pilot assaulted him, Indian media reported . Air India insists the pair had an argument and there was no violence . Incident occurred shortly before the plane flew from Delhi to Jaipur . Reports suggest the co-pilot has faced similar accusations in the past .

The BBC has refused to hand over the emails of a deceased woman to her grieving husband, who believes they will prove she was ‘bullied’ by the Corporation’s management towards the end of her life. Mother-of-two Marie Csaszar, 45, died last September following a ten-year battle with a brain tumour. She had worked for seven years at the BBC’s financial centre in Cardiff as a contracts manager, but according to her husband Paul, she was forced out of the post into another job after drawing attention to management blunders which he says cost licence-fee payers about £150,000. Whistleblower: Marie Csaszar died after a 10-year battle with a brain tumour. Her widower has had a request for her work emails, which he believes will show she was being bullied by bosses, refused by the BBC . Legal experts described the case as ‘highly unusual’, but predicted that it could be followed by similar claims as digital documents such as emails and social media posts play an increasingly important part in people’s lives. Facebook users in the US have the chance to designate a ‘legacy contact’ who can take over parts of their account after their death. Mr Csaszar says he believes the BBC failed in its duty of care to his late wife, and the treatment she received from management affected her health. He asked the BBC under the Data Protection Act for copies of his wife’s emails, in the hope they will provide evidence of her ‘appalling’ treatment by the Corporation, which he has spent months pursuing. However, he was told last month by the BBC that under the Act, personal data is defined as only ‘data which relates to a living individual’. Despite Mr Csaszar being his wife’s legal next of kin, an email from the BBC – seen by The Mail on Sunday – read: ‘Unfortunately as your wife has sadly passed away it is not possible for you to exercise the right to access her personal data under the Data Protection Act.’ Mr Csaszar said his wife gave evidence to the BBC’s 2013 Respect At Work review that was set up to look into sexism and bullying following the Jimmy Savile scandal. He said it was her evidence which led the chairwoman, Dinah Rose QC, to conclude some senior Corporation staff were viewed as ‘untouchable’. Details of the individuals who were the subject of Mr Csaszar’s complaint cannot be published for legal reasons but they involve at least one senior manager on a six-figure salary. Last night, self-employed businessman Mr Csaszar, 48, said: ‘Marie was being hammered from one side to the other towards the end of her life. Nobody stood up and objected. Locked out: The BBC has refused to hand over the work emails of Marie Csaszar to her widower Paul . ‘The treatment which Marie experienced at the hands of the BBC affected her recovery. She was constantly upset and left in tears, saying, “I don’t know what I’ve done to deserve being treated like this.” ‘They didn’t want Marie on the staff because she knew too much about what had gone on. ‘She would refuse to sign off certain contracts because they didn’t show value for money, but they were signed off anyway. This caused her a great deal of stress.’ Mrs Csaszar underwent intensive treatment for her cancer over several years, which left her suffering with epilepsy. However, she continued to work in her £50,000-a-year post, and raised serious concerns that could have saved licence-fee payers’ money, her husband claims. In a formal grievance procedure with the BBC in 2013, Mrs Csaszar raised a complaint about the closure of a cash office run by an outside contractor. She was advised by the BBC’s legal department that the Corporation was not liable under its contract to pay any money towards redundancy for staff employed by the contractors. But she told her husband that about £35,000 was paid out anyway. Mr Csaszar says he is desperate to see emails referring to his wife and how she was treated following her whistleblowing. He contacted the Information Commissioner’s Office, only to be told that the release of the documents was ‘at the discretion’ of the BBC. Mr Csaszar has raised his request with the BBC Trust, the Corporation’s watchdog, and is considering legal action. A BBC spokesman said: ‘We were very sorry to hear of Ms Csaszar’s death. A thorough investigation was carried out into her complaint and the outcome was provided to her in July 2013. We have provided this response to her husband. Ms Csaszar then attended work from October 2013 to May 2014 and did not raise a further appeal to her complaint.’

Mother-of-two died following a 10-year battle with a brain tumour . She worked at BBC in Cardiff where husband claims she was bullied . Marie Csaszar gave evidence at BBC’s 2013 Respect At Work review . He asked for emails under the Data Protection Act but was refused .

A psychologist has surrendered his registration after a woman suffering from depression claimed he told her she had 'nice t**s' and asked her to massage him during an appointment. Throughout a consultation in the woman's house on October 25, 2012, Sydney psychologist Darryl Dewar hugged his client, patted her head, directed her to sing and used offensive language. The woman, who was having suicidal thoughts at the time, also claimed he called her 'a horny little thing' and asked her if her mother was a 'f---ing bitch' with 'lots of kids, multiple fathers'. A Sydney psychologist has surrendered his registration after a woman claimed he told her she had 'nice t**s' during a consultation (stock image) The Civil and Administrative tribunal reprimanded Mr Dewar last week and have banned him from re-registering as a psychologist unless he takes part in counselling or further education. The Sydney doctor initially denied any of the events took place during his consultation, telling investigators that he had 'brain confusion', however he admitted that he hugged the woman as he liked helping people. He also said he asked the woman for a massage as he had hurt his neck while reversing on the way to her house. Mr Dewar immediately surrendered his registration after the allegations were made, but after a tribunal found him guilty, they said he would have only been suspended for three months. The woman said Mr Dewar lay down at her feet, told her to sing for him, asked her for a massage and swore at her when she questioned his actions (stock image) The woman said Mr Dewar stroked her hair, pushed her head into his shoulder and invited her on a trip with him. He also lay down at her feet, told her to sing for him and swore at her when she questioned his actions. Although there were discrepancies between Mr Dewar and the woman's account of events, a tribunal found that the woman's evidence was more credible.

A Sydney psychologist has surrendered his registration . Darryl Dewar was accused of misconduct after a 2012 consultation . A woman claimed Mr Dewar told her she had 'nice t**s' and swore at her . She also said he patted her head and asked her for a neck massage . A tribunal found the woman's evidence was credible .

Lewis Hamilton is creating a bit of a track record for himself  - and this one isn't on the starting grid. Celebrating his win at the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, he sprayed champagne straight into the face of one of the hostesses. But a leading group which campaigns against sexism has condemned the behavior of the driver - who used to date ex-Pussy Cat Doll Nicole Scherzinger - as 'selfish and inconsiderate', saying he should be forced to apologise for 'specially directing' the bubbly into the woman's face. Others have called the driving ace an 'embarrassment to the UK', while another said his behaviour showed that he was an 'ignorant clown'. Scroll down for video . Right in the ear: Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Chinese Grand Prix by spraying the hostess in the face with champagne . Not impressed: The hostess looks less than impressed as she is sprayed with champagne on the podium in Shanghai on Sunday . Trademark move: It's not the first time the racing ace has sprayed a grid girl with bubbly - he's also done it after winning the Spanish Grand Prix and even at the Austrian Grand Prix, where he lost out on the top spot . Caught by surprise: The hostess's colleagues laugh in the background as she gets a soaking from the champion British racing driver . Drenched: Hamilton controlled the contest in Shanghai to seal his second victory in three races and extend his lead at the summit of the Formula One world championship . Roz Hardie, chief executive of Object, a campaign on media sexism and 'sex object culture', said: 'The photographs appear to show that the woman is not just being splashed, but that the champagne is being very specifically directed into her face, which does not look like a voluntary piece of horseplay on her part. 'If this if the case we think Lewis Hamilton should apologise for his actions and think carefully about how he behaves in the future. For most people, it would be apparent that she is not enjoying it. 'It is surely a very difficult position to be a grid girl and she would have had little option but to stand there and take it. That is something of which he should be aware. But instead, he appears to have abused her position. 'It's unfortunate that a great victory has been marred by what appears to be selfish and inconsiderate behaviour.' Ms Hardie added that the episode highlighted the more general issue of women being viewed as sexual objects in the motoring world. She said: 'Motor racing appears to unnecessarily portray women as sexualised objects and that probably makes it even harder for the women to stand up for themselves. We would hope people in the industry would be respectful to these women. On Twitter, Hamilton was described as a 'bully' and 'disgusting'. Another user simply said: 'Man please stop spraying Champagne on the Podium Ladies. They don't like it', while one outraged user said he was a 'scumbag - an embarrassment to UK'. Another wrote: 'Have a bit more respect for the ladies please. Spraying Champagne in her face was out of order #child #idiot.' And one tweeted: 'Shame on you F1 and Lewis Hamilton for disgraceful treatment of women during champagne celebration#sexism.' It is not the first time the racing icon has whipped out his victory move. He celebrated in a similar fashion after winning Spanish Grand Prix last year, which was his fourth consecutive win in a row and the one that finally put him on top of the World Championship table. And although he lost the Austrian Grand Prix to teammate Nico Rosberg, he didn't shy away from popping the cork directly at a hostess. The 30-year-old was even asked to demonstrate his champagne skills on Graham Norton's talk show in 2013. Sprayed: He's made it a signature move, here Hamilton sprays a hostess at Montmelo at the Spanish Grand Prix at Circuit de Catalunya . But not everyone was offended by his behaviour. Many found his actions amusing, while another said: 'I can think of worse things to happen at work than getting sprayed in the face with champagne by @LewisHamilton.. Lighten up people!' Hamilton controlled the contest in Shanghai to seal his second victory in three races and extend his lead at the summit of the Formula One world championship yesterday. But it wasn't all smiles at yesterday's race after a serious feud was sparked between Hamilton and his teammate Nico Rosberg, following a press conference. His Mercedes partner accused him of severely compromising his strategy and leaving him under unnecessary pressure from Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel. With the top three drivers covered by only 3.5 seconds ahead of the final round of pit-stops, Rosberg reported on the radio that ‘Lewis is driving very slowly. Tell him to speed up.’ Hamilton, seemingly protecting his tyres, was given the hurry-up by Mercedes and both he and Rosberg eventually emerged from their final pit-stop first and second with Vettel third. The world champion, sitting beside his teammate, told the press conference yesterday: 'I wasn't controlling his race, I was controlling my own race. 'My goal was to look after my car. I had no real threat from Nico throughout the whole race.' Soaked: It wasn't all smiles after a serious feud was sparked between Hamilton and his teammate Nico Rosberg, following a press conference . Smiles: The Mercedes driver poses with his trophy and champagne bottle on the podium after winning the Chinese Formula One on Sunday . A visibly angry Rosberg replied: 'It's just now interesting to hear from you Lewis that you were just thinking about yourself with the pace in front when that was compromising my race. 'Driving slower than was maybe necessary in the beginning of the stint meant Sebastian was close to me and it opened up the opportunity for Sebastian to try an early pit stop to try and jump me and then I had to cover him. 'It was unnecessarily close with Sebastian as a result, and also it cost me a lot of race time because I had to cover him. Then my tyres died at the end of the race because my stint was just so much longer, so I'm unhappy about that.' The spat has reopened the wounds from last year when both men tried to out-manoeuvre, and at times out-pysch one another as their battle for the title unfolded. It culminated in the pair colliding with one another in the Belgian Grand Prix, resulting in Rosberg being reprimanded and sanctioned by the team. This proved to be a turning point in the championship as Hamilton went on to dominate the closing races en route to taking his second crown. Spat: Nico Rosberg (left) accused Hamilton of severely compromising his strategy and leaving him under unnecessary pressure from Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel .

Lewis Hamilton, 30, sealed victory in Shanghai at Chinese Grand Prix yesterday, his second win in three races . He celebrated with 'trademark' move of spraying champagne in the face of the hostess - much to her surprise . But Object, which campaigns against sexism, said he should apologise for his 'selfish and inconsiderate' actions . Others called the driving ace 'an embarrassment to the UK', while another said it showed he was an 'ignorant clown'

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao were given a glimpse of the WBC emerald winner’s belt on Tuesday when it was unveiled in Mexico City. The emerald green, diamond encrusted belt was unveiled by World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaiman who was joined by former world heavyweight champion Larry Holmes. Current WBC light heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson was also on hand as the $1million creation was put on show. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman at the presentation of the $1m belt in Mexico City with light heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson (left) and former heavyweight champion Larry Holmes (right) Fans chose this emerald belt as the one which will adorn the winner of the fight of the century on May 2 . Sulaiman, president of the World Boxing Council, unveils the $1m emerald green belt . Retired boxer Holmes holds up the Emerald Belt during a media presentation in Mexico City . Boxers Stevenson and Holmes pose with other members of the boxing community at the unveiling . The emerald green, diamond encrusted belt was unveiled by World Boxing Council president Sulaiman . Stevenson, Sulaiman and Holmes unveil the $1million dollar belt at an event in Mexico City . Costing upwards of $1million, this WBC world champions belt features images of former WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman, Mayweather, Pacquiao and legendary heavyweight Muhammad Ali along the strap. Boxing fans worldwide voted for the traditional emerald green belt, which will be handed to the winner of the mega-fight, over an Onyx belt of a more unusual design earlier this year. In a statement the WBC said: 'This exquisite masterpiece is especially designed by the World Boxing Council, for a unique bout that is already gracing the pages of boxing history. 'In order to appropriately recognise the winner of this titanic and epic event on May 2, emeralds have triumphed. 'The World Boxing Council is very grateful to the multitude of fans that participated in this process, voting on our web page, to choose the historic belt Mayweather or Pacquiao will proudly possess.' The emerald green belt was unveiled after hours and hours of man hours on the $1million creation . Gold logos and lettering before they are put on the emerald green belt ahead of it's unveiling in Mexico City . A Mexican artists works on the emerald green belt which contains diamonds and is worth $1million plus . Meanwhile, Pacquiao was again spotted training in public as he took to the streets of Los Angeles to work on his fitness ahead of his showdown with Mayweather. The Filipino showed off his technique by shadow boxing before taking part in an abdominal workout. Pacquiao looked in high spirits as he continued to gear up for his mega-fight against Mayweather which takes place in Las Vegas on May 2. A crowd gathers to watch as boxer Pacquiao shadow boxes during a work out at a park in Los Angeles . Fans watch as the Filipino fighter does his stretches following a run in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning . The boxer shares a smile as he continues his training ahead of his mega-fight with Mayweather . Pacquiao looks on as he does sit-ups in a park in Los Angeles ahead of his mega-fight next month .

Belt was unveiled by World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaiman . He was joined by Larry Holmes and Adonis Stevenson in Mexico City . It will be awarded to winner of Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao . Creation contains diamonds and gold and is worth over $1million .

It was a simple slip of the tongue, instantly corrected minutes after his last ever ride at Sandown on Saturday. After a tearful yet joyous and ultimately unsuccessful afternoon that none of the 18,000 spectators will forget, it was also the point at which AP McCoy acknowledged that he was an ex-jockey. ‘I am going to miss what I do . . . what I did,’ he said with a pained smile. That whole new routine kicked in yesterday. AP McCoy makes a lap of honour round the Parade ring with Champion Jockey's Trophy at Sandown . McCoy walks into Parade Ring to ride his final race on Box Office as the media assemble to get one last shot . A lie-in and cooked breakfast before a party for family and friends at his home near Lambourn. This week there will be two days as a spectator for McCoy at the Punchestown Festival. Then, when former colleagues head to Uttoxeter and Hexham on Saturday to make an early impression on the first AP-free jockeys’ title race in two decades, McCoy will be attending the wedding of one of wife Chanelle’s friends. The family duties and the exorbitant cost of a ticket means McCoy will not be heading to Las Vegas to watch Mayweather and Pacquiao. But there is a bucket list of things he wants to do now his life is no longer welded to the pursuit of riding perfection. Seeing his beloved Arsenal in the FA Cup final as well as, next season, travelling to watch them in Europe. McCoy with trainer Jonjo O'Neil after riding his final race on Box Office at Sandown racecourse on Saturday . Channel 4 presenter and tennis fan Emma Spencer . Riding some stages in the amateur Tour de France and attending the US Masters in Augusta. He can aim to reduce his own golf handicap and there is also another sporting challenge to conquer. McCoy, who doesn’t play tennis, has challenged Channel 4 presenter Emma Spencer, herself a tidy player, to a match with a tasty side bet riding on the outcome. Coaches are being lined up for McCoy’s crash course. Watch out Emma. Come to think of it, watch out Andy Murray. The list of diversions mean in the short term coping with life in Civvy Street should not be impossibly harrowing for the man who described Saturday as the ‘hardest day of my life’. During his Punchestown trip McCoy will also visit Robbie and JT McNamara, both battling degrees of paralysis after bad falls. It will inject a dose of sobering reality into his situation. McCoy said: ‘The fear of retirement is going to get worse in a month or a year. I think I will be all right in the first few weeks because I have things to do and I will be busy. ‘I will see Robbie McNamara on Tuesday and John Thomas on Wednesday. It will be nice to see the two lads and will put a lot of things into perspective.’ Sean Bowen won the conditional jockey title at Sandown on Saturday as is tipped for a bright future . There are media work offers to consider and a likely role with boss JP McManus. But McCoy will need something to satisfy his enormous work ethic. Last week he did not accept rides because he wanted to begin weaning himself off racing. But on Thursday night, trainer Paul Webber texted McCoy, saying he was short of a work rider for Friday morning, start time 7.45am. The 20-time champion jockey was not late. He also feels, painfully, that even his amazing records will be broken, perhaps even by the emerging Sean Bowen. The 17-year-old winner of Saturday feature bet365 Gold Cup on Just A Par has lifted the champion conditional jockey crown earlier in his life than McCoy managed. He has the same agent in Dave Roberts, who said: ‘What he is doing is freaky. We want to keep his feet on the ground but he has some talent.’ Sound familiar? A new era may be dawning.

AP McCoy will struggle with his new routine now he has retired from racing . 20-time champion jockey described Saturday as the hardest day of his life . His short-term list of diversions will include watching his beloved Arsenal . Conditional jockey champion Sean Bowen tipped to follow in his footsteps .

She captured hearts across the nation as she realized her dream to play for Mount St. Joseph's women's basketball team in Ohio and raised $1.5million - all while battling inoperable brain cancer. And one of the millions Lauren Hill touched was LeBron James, who posted an emotional farewell letter to the teenager via Twitter on Friday, just hours after she passed away from her rare tumor. In the letter, the basketball star, dubbed King James, praised the 19-year-old for the 'leadership', 'courage' and 'strength' she had shown while suffering from Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). James, 30, who had never actually met Lauren, wrote: 'Dear Lauren Hill, You are the true definition of strength, courage, power, leadership, etc etc! Your time spent on earth will never be forgotten. Scroll down for video . Farewell: LeBron James (left) posted an emotional farewell letter to Lauren Hill via Twitter on Friday, just hours after the teenager passed away from terminal brain cancer. Right, Lauren plays college basketball last year . Praise: In the letter, James, 30, who had never actually met Lauren, wrote: 'Dear Lauren Hill, You are the true definition of strength, courage, power, leadership, etc etc! Your time spent on earth will never be forgotten' 'You inspired me': He continued: 'I [hate] that I never got the chance to meet u in person but know you inspired me the whole time! For every life u touched, u made the biggest impact [on] them by just being YOU!! 'I [hate] that I never got the chance to meet u in person but know you inspired me the whole time! For every life u touched, u made the biggest impact [on] them by just being YOU!! 'You're in a far better place now and please don't have too much fun up there w/o all your family and friends. Can u please tell my Grandma I said hello. 'Don't be afraid, she knows you cause we spoke about u plenty of times Until we officially meet again, take care and continue to be that LEADER we all love! ‪#‎RIPLaurenHill.' The Cleveland Cavaliers player signed off the letter - which was posted to his Twitter page - 'Sincerely, LeBron James'. The letter has since been retweeted tens of thousands of times. Many users have deemed the tribute 'touching' and 'beautiful'. One told James - who competed against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night - that it 'was so sweet it brought me to tears'. Lauren, who was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer shortly after her 18th birthday, had repeatedly defied doctors' expectations after they told her that she would not live past December. A touching tribute: James told Lauren not to have 'too much fun up there without all your family and friends' 'Tell my Grandma I said hello': He added that he had spoken 'plenty of times' about Lauren to his grandmother . #RIPLaurenHill: The Cleveland Cavaliers player signed off the letter - which was posted to his Twitter page - 'Sincerely, LeBron James' (pictured). The letter has since been retweeted tens of thousands of times . Instead, the Indiana native played four games with her team at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, and raised more than $1.5 million for research into the cancer she suffered from. But as her condition worsened, the teenager became an honorary coach and earlier this year, she moved to Cincinnati Children's Hospital. She passed away at the hospital on Friday morning. As news of her death became public, thousands of people across the country - both basketball fans and not - took to social media to express their sorrow at her death, and show support for her family. Only a year and a half ago, Lauren, whose cancer saw her rapidly gain weight, had been just another teenager preparing for college after deciding to play basketball for Mount St. Joseph. But a few weeks later, she started feeling dizzy while playing for her high school team in nearby Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Tests found her tumor and she was told she had less than two years left. Diagnosis: Lauren is pictured left in December 2013, and right, in December 2014, after her treatment for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a rare childhood brain cancer which changed her appearance . Brave: Lauren, who used her limited energy to inspire people and raise money for research into the cancer that ultimately took her life, is pictured in her room in Cincinnati last December - months before she passed away . In September, doctors gave her the devastating news she wouldn't make it past December - and after years as a standout player, Lauren's hopes of playing college basketball were put in jeopardy. However, the NCAA granted permission to move the school's opening game forward because of her worsening condition. On November 2, Lauren realized her dream of playing for the school. Incredibly, she scored the first and last baskets of the team's 66-55 victory over Hiram College. Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is a type of brain tumor found in the part of the brainstem at the lower back of the brain. Due to the tumor's location, it can cause double vision, difficulty controlling eye movement and facial expressions, and difficulty swallowing and chewing. It may also cause weakness in the limbs. The condition primarily affects children most often between the ages of four and nine. Between 100 and 150 new diagnoses are made a year in the U.S. Only 300 are made across North America and Europe a year. It can be treated with radiation, but chemotherapy is generally not effective and surgery is impossible due to the spread of the cancer into healthy tissue. Unlike with other childhood cancers, there has been little progress in improving treatments and cure rates for the condition over the last few decades. Fewer than 10 per cent of children with DIPG survive two years after their diagnosis. Source: DIPG Registry . 'It's a dream come true,' Lauren told reporters at the time. 'To play on a college court, to put my foot down on the floor and hear the roar of the crowd - I just love it so much. I love basketball. 'Everything that happened today was amazing. I'm truly happy, it's a really good day.' At the game, Lauren said she wanted to find a cure for the rare cancer, which has a less than 10 per cent survival rate and most often affects children aged four to nine. 'When I was diagnosed I remember kind of feeling lonely because nobody understood,' she said following the game, USA Today reported. 'And now that more people know about this story and the awareness of DIPG. 'I'm so happy that people know about it now and that we can get some research going and hopefully find that home run cure for cancer. And even though I'm probably not going to be around to see it, it's going to help a lot of people.' Lauren played in four games and made five layups before the spreading tumor made her stop. When the season ended, her team held its annual dinner in the hospital where Hill was being treated. She was also honored at local sporting events and was featured on a box of Wheaties - known as the Breakfast of Champions. The U.S. Basketball Writers Association voted her the Pat Summitt Most Courageous Award, which is normally awarded at the Final Four. Athletes from other colleges autographed No. 22 jerseys - her number - and sent them in support. As the cancer slowed her down, Lauren's family, friends and teammates took a bigger role in promoting her fundraising campaign - and she kept reminding everyone to appreciate life. 'Life is precious,' she told WKRC-TV before her death. 'Every moment you get with someone is a moment that's blessed, really blessed.' Final days: Lauren is pictured enjoying Easter (left) and St Patrick's Day (right) from hospital in Cincinnati . Fighter: The NCAA moved Mount St. Joseph's first basketball game forward last November (pictured) so that Lauren could achieve her dream of playing for collegiate basketball. She scored the first and last baskets . The co-founder of her nonprofit foundation confirmed Lauren's death in hospital on Friday. 'Through Lauren's fundraising and advocacy efforts, she not only became a spotlight on the lack of funding for cancer research, but she most certainly has become a beacon guiding researchers for years to come,' The Cure Starts Now co-founder Brooke Desserich said. Her nonprofit foundation helped to raise more than $1.5 million for cancer research. 'She's made an impact on the world, more so than me - more than I ever will do,' Lauren's coach Dan Benjamin said. 'I've gotten so many emails and phone calls from all over the world. People are contacting me because they want to share her story.' No information about a memorial has yet been released, but Lawrenceburg Schools superintendent Karl Galey said on Twitter that schools will be prepared to assist staff and students with counseling. Heroic: Lauren, pictured left, smiles at Pat Summitt after receiving the Pat Summitt Award during halftime of her first NCAA college basketball game in November last year. She went on to play four games for the school . Dear Lauren Hill, . You are the true definition of strength, courage, power, leadership, etc etc! Your time spent on earth will never be forgotten. I [hate] that I never got the chance to meet u in person but know you inspired me the whole time! For every life u touched, u made the biggest impact [on] them by just being YOU!! You're in a far better place now and please don't have too much fun up there w/o all your family and friends. Can u please tell my Grandma I said hello. Don't be afraid, she knows you cause we spoke about u plenty of times. Until we officially meet again, take care and continue to be that LEADER we all love! ‪#‎RIPLaurenHill. Sincerely, . LeBron James .

Lauren Hill was diagnosed with an inoperable form of brain cancer aged 18 . Despite illness, she achieved dream to play college basketball in Cincinnati . Also raised a huge $1.5million for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma research . She died in hospital on Friday, aged 19, after defying doctors' expectations . Now, LeBron James has penned a touching farewell letter to the teenager . In letter, he praises Lauren for the 'leadership' and 'strength' she showed . Basketball star tells her: 'You time spent on earth will never be forgotten'

It looks as though everything is going swimmingly for Floyd Mayweather Jnr as he continues his Manny Pacquiao mega-fight preparations. Mayweather Jnr caused a splash as he took to the pool before completing a few lengths as his trainer looked on during his Sunday session. The video posted to his Instagram also shows the 38-year-old boxer testing his muscles against the resistance of the water as he continues his impressive training routine. Floyd Mayweather Jnr took to the swimming pool to continue his mega-fight preparations . The boxer enjoyed a few laps of the swimming pool before doing some underwater resistance training . Mayweather Jnr continued his pre-fight preparations by doing a few lengths of a swimming pool . Mayweather Jnr's trainer looks on as the boxer finishes his swimming routine ahead of mega-fight . On Saturday Filipino-fighter Pacquiao tested his fitness against the steepness of some mountain roads. It is now less than a month until both boxers meet in Las Vegas for what is being dubbed as the richest fight in boxing history. The fight on May 2 is expected to break the pay-per-view record of $152million set by that fight in 2013, and is also expected to surpass the 2.5 million buys that Mayweather's fight against Oscar De La Hoya accumulated in 2007. Manny Pacquiao trains with his team at Griffith Park in Los Angeles, California ahead of the mega-fight . Pacquiao and his team do some stretches after climbing to the mountain's summit during a training sessio . Pacquiao took to the mountains as he prepares to take on Floyd Mayweather Jnr in May .

Floyd Mayweather Jnr hit the swimming pool as he continued his training . Boxer did laps of the pool as well as water resistance muscle work . Mayweather Jnr is training ahead of mega-fight with Manny Pacquiao . It is now less than a month before boxing duo meet in Las Vegas .

With Saturday's fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao billed as the $300million fight of the century, it's no surprise that its pay-per-view figures look set to blow previous bouts out of the water. In the US, viewers are being charged between $89.99 (£59) and $99.99 (£66) to watch the fight while in Britain, Sky Box Office is offering the bout for £19.99, but those figures will equate to a small fraction of the earnings for Mayweather and Pacquiao. Once ticket sales and casino profits have been considered, the eagerly anticipated mega-fight, which is due to take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, will become the biggest pay-per-view in sport and could see the two fighters pocket astronomical sums. This Sports Interaction graphic shows how much Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao stand to earn . American boxing legend Mike Tyson features in four of the top 10 highest grossing pay-per-view fights . The eagerly-anticipated mega-fight between Mayweather and Pacquiao is just days away . Canadian data crunchers Sports Interaction have put together all the big numbers to find out who will earn what, the top 10 pay-per-view bouts by earnings and whether the event will give fans value for money. Firstly, let's take a look at how much Mayweather and Pacquiao stand to earn should the showpiece fight go the distance on May 2. 12 rounds of jousting will give Mayweather a stunning $170m (£111m) purse, meaning the 38-year-old will be picking up $15m (£9m) per round and $5m (£3m) per minute. His opponent stands to earn slightly less and could bank almost $95m (£62m) which boils down to a tidy $8.4m (£5m) per round. Pacquiao gets in his last workout in Los Angeles before heading to Las Vegas on Monday . Mayweather has featured in three of the top 10 highest grossing pay-per-view fights to date . The average payout for the top 10 pay-per-view fighters stands at $22.4m (£14m) Mayweather tends to give his viewers values for money by going the distance during his fights . Six of the top 10 pay-per-view events have gone the distance, which is encouraging news for fans across the globe who will be paying to tune in. Although the Las Vegas mega-fight is set to eclipse the highest grossing bouts to date, there will still be one man that can claim to have featured in more of the top 10 duels than Mayweather. Mike Tyson featured in four of the top 10 grossing bouts, ahead of 'Money' Mayweather and Evander Holyfield who have both featured in three. Mayweather's lucrative victory against Saul Alvarez in 2013 looks set to be eclipsed by his next bout . The American poses for photos with singer Justin Bieber after defeating Alvarez in Las Vegas . Oscar De La Hoya has featured in two, while Lennox Lewis, Miguel Cotto, Saul Alvarez, Peter McNeeley, Shane Moseley, Felix Trinidad, George Foreman and Pacquiao have all featured in one. Tyson may have featured in more of the top fights, but it's Mayweather who is currently sitting pretty at the top of the pile after his pay-per-view 12-round fight against Alvarez in September, 2013 saw the American collect a total close to $140m (£91m). Pacquiao features only once in the current list after earning around $555,555 per minute for his victory against Shane Moseley in 2011. Mike Tyson's heavyweight bout against Lennox Lewis (right) in 2002, grossed $112m (£73m) Tyson looks on after being knocked down for a final time by Lewis after just eight rounds . Tyson's biggest earner came after his defeat against British legend Lennox Lewis as the pair claimed $760,869 (£497,796) per minute each after eight rounds. Tyson is also responsible for the first and second most economically inefficient fights inside our top 10. In 1997, his constant biting of Holyfield saw him disqualified at the end of the third round, resulting in that pay-per-view event costing fans $5.59 (£3.60) a minute for the action. Those still deciding whether whether to fork out for Saturday's fight may be swayed by the fact that each fight inside the top 10 grossing bouts that has involved Mayweather or Pacquiao has gone the distance. Tyson is also responsible for the second most economically inefficient fight for fans after being disqualified for biting Evander Holyfield in the third round during the WBA heavyweight clash in 1997 . Holyfield reacts after Tyson bit his ear during the third round of their heavyweight fight in Las Vegas .

Floyd Mayweather faces Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on May 2 . Mega-fight to become highest grossing pay-per-view event in sport . Mayweather's victory against Saul Alvarez currently tops the list . American fighter will pocket upwards of £111m if he goes the distance . Pacquiao could earn close to £62m if the fight last 12 rounds . READ: Sportsmail takes a look inside both boxers' training spots . CLICK HERE for the latest Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao news .

Brontosaurus has made a thundering comeback after being sent into exile by the scientific community. The long-necked dinosaur was one of the largest animals to ever walk the Earth with its legacy captivating children's imaginations the world over. But despite the 'thunder lizard' being deep rooted in popular culture, for more than a century scientists believed the infamous dinosaur never existed. The giant dinosaur and its evocative name - meaning 'thunder lizard' - has enthralled generations of youngsters.But since 1903, experts have believed the creature was originally misnamed. Pictured is a Brontosaurus as researchers see it today -- with a Diplodocus-like head . The researchers looked at 477 anatomical features across 81 individual dinosaurs found in museums throughout Europe and US. Instead of the traditional method of plotting how similar each species is to the others, they instead used a 'specimen-based protocol'. This meant they could analyse each individual animal, despite its species, and allowed them to look at differences within each species, as well as between different species. The main shape of the tree supported what other paleontologists had previously proposed.  But fossils that were originally labelled Brontosaurus appeared different from two Apatosaurus species. Most of the differences were in tiny anatomical features, but one distinctive trait was that Apatosaurus has a wider neck than Brontosaurus. Since 1903, experts have been arguing the creature was originally misnamed. Instead of belonging to the genus, or species 'family' Brontosaurus, they said it should in fact have been classified as 'Apatosaurus'. Now new research has shown that it is, after all, sufficiently different from Apatosaurus to deserve its own genus name. Scientists from the UK and Portugal submitted the evidence for resurrecting Brontosaurus in a study almost 300 pages long published in the open access journal PeerJ. 'The differences we found between Brontosaurus and Apatosaurus were at least as numerous as the ones between other closely related genera, and much more than what you normally find between species,' said Dr Roger Benson, one of the authors from Oxford University. The researchers used statistical techniques to calculate the differences between species and genera of 'diplodocid' dinosaurs - a group that included some of the longest animals that ever walked on the Earth. The researchers looked at 477 anatomical features across 81 individual dinosaurs. Instead of the traditional method of plotting how similar each species is to the others, they instead used a 'specimen-based protocol'. This meant they could analyse each individual animal, despite its species, and allowed them to look at differences within each species, as well as between different species. The main shape of the tree supported what other paleontologists had previously proposed, but fossils that were originally labelled Brontosaurus appeared different from two Apatosaurus species. Most of the differences were tiny anatomical features, but one distinctive trait was that Apatosaurus has a wider neck than Brontosaurus. The researchers looked at 477 anatomical landmarks across 81 individual dinosaurs.The general shape of the tree supported what other paleontologists had previously proposed, but fossils that were originally labelled Brontosaurus appeared different from two Apatosaurus species. Pictured is the revised family tree . The scientists claim that three known species of Brontosaurus exist — Brontosaurus excelsus, which was the first discovered, along with Brontosaurus parvus and Brontosaurus yahnahpin. They also found two members of the group, Diplodocus and Supersaurus, may have reached lengths of up to 112 ft (34 metres). Apatosaurus, also from the group, had an average length of 75 ft (22.8 metres), and weighed around 16.4 tonnes, they said. Colleague Emanuel Tschopp, from Nova de Lisboa University in Portugal, said: 'Our research would not have been possible at this level of detail 15 or more years ago. 'In fact, until very recently, the claim that Brontosaurus was the same as Apatosaurus was completely reasonable, based on the knowledge we had.' In 1877, Marsh’s crew uncovered the bones of a species he dubbed Apatosaurus ajax. Two years later, he found another giant dinosaur and named it Brontosaurus excelsus (pictured) Emanuel Tschopp (left) and Octávio Mateus examine a Galeamopus skull, a genus of diplodocid dinosaurs, as part of the study . The complex history of the the Brontosaurus has its roots in the ‘bone wars’ of nineteenth-century. This was characterised by a race between paleontologists Edward Cope and Othniel Marsh defined the era to find dinosaur fossils. In 1877, Marsh’s crew uncovered the bones of a species he dubbed Apatosaurus ajax. Two years later, he found another giant dinosaur and named it Brontosaurus excelsus. In the early 1900s, after discovering a fossil that was similar to both Brontosaurus and Apatosaurus, other researchers decided that the two dinosaurs were of the same genus. Eventually, palaeontologists agreed that Brontosaurus should be named Apatosaurus. This was under rules that state that the first name given for an animal takes priority. Brontosaurus has a complex history. In the 1870s, palaeontologists led by Othniel Charles Marsh discovered two enormous partial skeletons of long-necked dinosaurs in the US and shipped them to the Yale Peabody Museum in New Haven, Connecticut. Marsh described the first of the creatures as Apatosaurus ajax, the 'deceptive lizard', after the Greek hero Ajax. Two years later, he named the second skeleton Brontosaurus excelsus, the 'noble thunder lizard'. Neither skeleton was found with a skull, and Marsh reconstructed one for Brontosaurus excelsus. However, his reconstruction, based on evidence from another long-necked dinosaur, Camarasaurus, was later found to be wrong. Shortly after Marsh's death, scientists from the Field Museum of Chicago found another skeleton similar both to Apatosaurus and Brontosaurus. In fact they were so similar that experts decided it would be correct to treat them as two species from the same genus: Apatosaurus. The final blow to Brontosaurus came in the 1970s when researchers showed that Apatosaurus/Brontosaurus was not closely related to Camarasaurus but Diplodocus, another dinosaur from the same era. Diplodocus had a slender, horse-like skull, rather than the box-like one reconstructed by Marsh and modelled on Camarasaurus. Brontosaurus is one of the most charismatic dinosaurs of all time, inspiring generations of children thanks to its size and evocative name. But researchers long believe Brontosaurus was in fact a misnomer, and it should be correctly referred to as Apatosaurus (artist's impression pictured) Paleontologists Emanuel Tschopp and Octávio Mateus are pictured measuring a sauropod dinosaur femur on the right. On the left is an artist's impression of Brontosaurus . The myth was born that Brontosaurus was actually an Apatosaurus with the wrong head. In science, the distinction between species and genera is without clear rules. But the researchers argue the to resurrect Brontosaurus was not a matter of personal preference . 'We tried to be as objective as possible whenever making a decision which would differentiate between species and genus,' said Professor Tschopp. 'It's the classic example of how science works', said Professor Mateus, a collaborator on the research. 'Especially when hypotheses are based on fragmentary fossils, it is possible for new finds to overthrow years of research.' Pictured is Brontosaurus as researchers imagined it in the late 1800s: aquatic, and with a large, robust skull .

Since 1903, scientists have been claiming Brontosaurus doesn't exist . They said the famous species should be classified as an Apatosaurus . New study calculated the differences between families of Diplodocid . Brontosaurus had a thinner neck and slightly different bone structure .

The distinctive head bop was still there and the white socks pulled up over the calves but plastered across her face was something we are not used to seeing during Paula Radcliffe’s races – a beaming smile. When she set the World Record of 2:15.25 in the London Marathon in April 2003 – a time no woman has threatened 12 years later – there was no grinning until after she crossed the line. Similarly in 2005 when she recorded her third and final victory over the 26.2mile course from Blackheath to The Mall, emotions were kept in check until the end. The crowd lining the London Marathon course cheers for Paula Radcliffe as she wraps up a stellar career . Radcliffe breaks down at the end of the London Marathon on Sunday, her final competitive race . The world record holder for 12 years, Radcliffe said the time was irrelevant in her final London Marathon . Radcliffe runs down The Mall hand-in-hand with a fellow runner as she takes in the atmosphere . But a time of 2:36.55 in her final competitive marathon is not to be sniffed at for a 41-year-old with a left foot as flexible as a rod of iron who described herself as ‘unfit and unprepared’ for the race. It is well inside 2:42.00, the IAAF qualifying standard for the Rio Olympics next summer. The British Athletics standards – which are likely to be sterner - have yet to be announced but it is immaterial as Radcliffe maintained this was it for her elite running career. ‘My body can’t train at this level any more,’ she said, ‘In Kenya [where she did a winter training camp] I pushed myself too hard and I broke down. I’m sure the magic of London helped me run faster than I would or should have been capable of.’ Radcliffe was due to give a BBC interview on Tower Bridge with Denise Lewis but the former heptathlete could not keep up. ‘She ran alongside me for a little bit but it was too loud and I didn’t want to stop because I was worried my foot wouldn’t be able to start again.’ Instead of running with the elite women, Radcliffe chose to take off with the 37,000-strong mass field . Radcliffe smiles at the front of the mass group as the elite men prepare to set off on their run . The 41-year-old sets off with the main field after having barely run since February due to injury . Radcliffe was in nowhere near the condition she was in when she set the 26.2mile world record in 2003 . Radcliffe began strongly, running at 2:30.00 pace for the opening 10kilometres. ‘I ran the first mile in 5min30sec which was way too quick but every time someone shouted in the crowd it boosted me up again,’ said Radcliffe, . ‘I felt the achilles twinge at 7 miles then backed off. As much as my body wanted it to finish I didn’t want it to end.’ In the women’s elite race, the attention pre-race was centred on four Kenyan women but Tigist Tufa broke away from the pack to become only the third Ethiopian to win the London marathon, after Derata Tulu in 2001 and Aselefech Mergia in 2010. Tufa, who the bookmakers judged a 25/1 shot before the race, crossed the line in 2:23.22 with two-time winner Mary Keitany 18 seconds behind. Ethiopia’s Tirfi Tsegaye was third in 2:23.41. Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge, a World Champion over 5,000m, triumphed in the men’s race in 2:04.42, five seconds ahead of his compatriot Wilson Kipsang. Radcliffe became the first recipient of the London Marathon lifetime achievement award after the race . Radcliffe savours the moment with her husband Gary Lough and childern Raphael and Isla . Prince Harry joins the family for a happy snap after the presentation of her lifetime achievement trophy .

Paula Radcliffe finished in 2:36.55 but said the time didn't matter . The world record holder began at the front of the mass start . She had barely run since February due to an Achilles injury . Radcliffe was the 199th woman to finish the race on Sunday . She was first to receive the race's lifetime achievement award . Earlier in the day Ethiopian Tigist Tufa won the women's elite race . Eliud Kipchoge won the men's race in a Kenyan top three .

Chelsea's on loan midfielder Oriol Romeu goes up against Sportsmail's Martin Keown as the pair predict the scores for the weekend's Premier League and FA Cup matches. The standout fixture in the league on Saturday sees leaders Chelsea welcome Manchester United to Stamford Bridge, while Aston Villa and Liverpool clash at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-final. Find out how Romeu and Keown get on, plus make your own predictions. Chelsea midfielder Oriol Romeu, currently on loan at Stuttgart, predicts the scores for the weekend's matches . Romeu is currently on a season-long loan at Bundesliga side Stuttgart .

Oriol Romeu is on a season-long loan at Stuttgart from Chelsea . The Spanish midfielder predicts the scores in Saturday's matches . Romeu goes head-to-head with Sportsmail's Martin Keown .

Fabio Borini may not have had much success climbing up the pecking order in the Liverpool attack but the Italian striker had no problems scaling the heights at Delamere Forest Park on Tuesday. The former Swansea striker made the most of the warm weather as he spent the day at adventure park Go Ape at the Cheshire forest. Borini appeared as a second-half substitute in Liverpool's 2-0 win against Newcastle at Anfield on Monday as clearly still had plenty of energy left as he was pictured taking part in a climbing exercise. Fabio Borini enjoys a day out at Go Ape in Delamere Forest Park on Tuesday . The Liverpool strike poses with friends at the adventure park in Cheshire as he enjoyed a day off . Fabio Borini came on as a second-half substitute during Liverpool's 2-0 win against Newcastle on Monday . The former Sunderland loanee took to social media to share pictures of his day out with his pals writing on Instagram: 'Sunny day off in Delamere forest! "Go Ape"!! It's good having friends around!' Borini has only netted once in 17 appearances for the Reds this season as he has struggled to establish himself in the team following his loan spell in the North-East last season. Liverpool's win on Monday moved Brendan Rodgers' side up to fifth, just four points behind Manchester City in the race for the top four.

Fabio Borini visited Go Ape adventure park in Delamere Forest on Tuesay . The Liverpool striker shared Instagram pictures from his day out . Borini came on as a substitute for Liverpool against Newcastle on Monday .

British boxer Amir Khan has been showing off his lightning quick technique with an impressive party trick using no more than an empty plastic bottle. During a training session the Bolton-born fighter took a break from using the speed ball before finishing off a bottle of milkshake. Khan then flipped the empty bottle up, unleashed a flurry of punches to keep it in the air before delivering a knockout blow with a left hook. AMir Khan takes the final sip of his milkshake as he takes a break from training . Bolton-born fight Khan balances the bottle on his hand before flipping it in the air . The 28-year-old proceeded to deliver a flurry of punches as he kept the bottle in the air . The 28-year-old is currently training for his upcoming fight against Chris Algieri on May 29 at the Barclays Center in New York. The American's last opponent was Manny Pacquiao and was knocked down six times during a convincing points win for the Filipino. And Khan has set his sights on a bout with Pacquiao later this year after he steps into the ring with Floyd Mayweather in the long-awaited fight on May 2. ‘I want this fight. I would love to box Manny. We’ve been looking at an event in Dubai and Abu Dhabi is only a short drive away. It’s a dream of mine to fight in that part of the world.’ Khan will fight Chris Algieri in New York on May 29 at the Barclays Center in a televised bout . The New Yorker has fought some of the best boxers in the sport and most recently battled Manny Pacquiao .

Amir Khan is currently training for next month's fight with Chris Algieri . The Brit took a break from the speed ball to show off his party trick . Khan kept bottle in the air by punching it before delivering knock out blow .

(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 .

Blamed initially on 'engine . failure', it emerged on Tuesday that a government jet carrying . Serbia's president to Italy last week was forced to turn back . when the co-pilot spilled coffee on the instrument board. Advisers to President Tomislav Nikolic described being . 'thrown around the cabin' when the plane - a 34-year-old . French-built Falcon 50 - began tumbling through the air on . Friday. The plane landed safely back in Belgrade, but Nikolic was . forced to cancel his official visit to meet Pope Francis in the . Vatican, and his advisers put the incident down to yet another . malfunction on the ageing, incident-prone aircraft. Advisers to President Tomislav Nikolic (left, pictured in February in Belgrade) described being 'thrown around the cabin' when a plane taking him to Italy last week began tumbling through the sky . One adviser told Reuters that she would 'never step foot on . that plane again,' saying the fall had lasted 'for what seemed . like an eternity'. An investigation determined that the co-pilot, Bojan Zoric, . had spilled coffee on the instrument board 'due to ongoing . turbulence'. 'I began wiping the board and accidentally activated the . 'emergency slat' button,' which automatically turned off the . automatic pilot and the plane began losing altitude, Zoric said . in the report by Serbia's Civil Aviation Directorate . The pilot took over command, managed to pull the plane up . and sought permission to turn back to Belgrade, Zoric added. He . said that one of the engines then stopped working but was . restarted on the way back to the airport. The Directorate temporarily suspended Zoric's licence on . Monday. An investigation revealed that the pilot of the Falcon 50 (file image) carrying Nikolic spilled coffee on the instrument panel and turned the autopilot off as he wiped it down .

Government jet carrying President Tomislav Nikolic went into a dive . Incident, which occurred last Friday, initially blamed on 'engine failure' Serbia's Civil Aviation Directorate found cause was actually a coffee spill .

Graeme McDowell insisted he would never consider not playing the Masters despite another frustrating experience at Augusta National. McDowell carded a final round of 73 on Sunday to finish six over par and is now a combined 24 over for his eight appearances in the year's first major championship. 'I can't imagine not coming here,' the former US Open champion said. 'It would be sacrilege not to play here no matter how much it frustrates you as you have to enjoy it for what it is. Graeme McDowell tees off on the third hole during the third round at Augusta on Saturday . 'It is a celebration of golf on my favourite golf course in the world. It is. I love it. But it's unrequited. 'Once I feel like I have got one up on this course it takes two back. I walk away still disappointed a little that I can't score as well as I feel I should round this course. I threw away shots like confetti all week. 'I think it's a puzzle you can solve. I realised my style of putting is not suited to Augusta. I'm going to have to work on a type of speed putting that's going to be suitable. McDowell carded a final round of 73 on Sunday to finish six over par for the tournament . 'You have to be a 'front-edge' putter like Bubba (Watson), I've never seen anyone roll in putts from six feet slower than Bubba. You have to drop them in and I have to adapt to do that round here.' McDowell's score could have been even worse after he was initially given a one-shot penalty for moving his marker as he attempted to swat a bee away from his ball on the third green. However, European Tour chief referee John Paramor rescinded the penalty a few holes later and McDowell added: 'I said could he follow me the rest of the day because he was the first guy who has saved me a shot in a while.' It would be sacrilege not to play here no matter how much it frustrates you,' McDowell said on Sunday .

Graeme McDowell carded a final round of 73 on Sunday . McDowell thinks his style of putting is not suited to Augusta . The former US Open could have had a worse score . McDowell was initally give a one-shot penalty for moving his marker as he was attempting to swap a bee away from his ball on the third green . But the penalty was rescinded later in the day .

A guard at the U.S. Census Bureau headquarters was shot in the abdomen and later died Thursday as part of what began with a suspect kidnapping his own wife at gunpoint in Washington. Authorities locked down the Suitland, Maryland campus just before 8pm Thursday amid reports that the shooter had barricaded himself somewhere inside after ramming the front gates. However, the shooter had instead taken some three dozen police officers on a wild chase back into D.C. that ended when officers shot him on a busy Northeast Washington street. Now police believe the suspect, only described as a man in his 30s or 40s, may even be tied to another shooting that occurred Thursday in the Southeast quadrant of the city. Scroll down for video . Critical: A guard at the U.S. Census Bureau was shot and critically wounded outside its headquarters in Suitland, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C. Shooter: Heavily armed tactical teams swarmed to the campus amid reports the shooter had barricaded himself inside . 'This started and ended in D.C.,' an FBI source told WUSA. The shooter tried to ram the gates before firing at the guard at least once, according to reports. The campus, built in 2006 and employing thousands, was locked down until about 9pm as authorities unsure where the shooter had gone quickly swarmed. According to the Associated Press, the guard was shot after noticing a couple fighting in a car. He went to investigate and it cost him his life. Sharp shooters positioned themselves outside the campus as authorities sought to determine where the shooter had fled . Reports: Reports from the scene indicated that loud bangs rang out inside the campus around 8pm, but it wasn't immediately clear if they came from guns or, perhaps, from police 'flash-bang' grenades used to disorient suspects . The guard died before 10pm after he was taken to a Washington area hospital, NBC reported. But the gunman trail of violence continued back into DC. Witnesses say some 40 cruisers finally boxed the shooter's green Honda in at 11th and H Streets in Northeast D.C. The barricade caused a collision between the suspect's car and a police cruiser, NBC reports. The suspect was shot several times. Two police officers were also wounded in the showdown, but reportedly had non-life threatening injuries.

A guard was shot and critically injured outside the U.S. Census Bureau headquarters in Suitland, Maryland on Thursday night . Authorities have connected the incident to a DC armed kidnapping that led to a police chase . The Census Bureau campus was briefly locked down as authorities assessed the situation . The police chase ended back in Northeast DC where the suspect was shot in a popular strip of bars and restaurants .

A home video of a six-year-old boy taking his morning pills to treat cystic fibrosis has had more than one million hits in just a week – with no sign of global interest waning. The footage of Jesse O'Brien was taken by his mother Heidi, 37, to encourage the brave youngster to take the vast volume of drugs he has to consume every single day to battle his terminal illness. 'I've always wanted to be famous so this is just brilliant,' says Jesse, from Kesgrave, Suffolk, who is seen taking nine out of his daily dose of 45 pills. Scroll down for video . Jesse O'Brien, pictured with his mother Heidi, has to take a daily dose of 45 pills to treat cystic fibrosis . A video of six-year-old Jesse O'Brien (left) taking his morning pills (right) to treat cystic fibrosis has gone viral . Heidi, a nail technician, said her idea to provide encouragement with ‘likes’ on Facebook from family and friends exceeded her wildest expectations within just one hour. 'Jesse’s been in and out of hospital his whole life with his cystic fibrosis, and I remembered once taking a picture to post on Facebook and it lifting his spirits,' Heidi revealed. 'For the past two months Jesse has been getting increasingly frustrated with the amount of medication he has to take, and last Wednesday morning I had the brainwave to try the same trick. 'Jesse’s always loved attention, so he agreed, I posted it up on Facebook and YouTube, then his dad took him to school.' The footage of Jesse (pictured) was taken by his mum Heidi, 37, last Wednesday to encourage the brave youngster to take the vast volume of drugs he has to consume every single day to battle his terminal illness . It was only after putting their five-month-old son Rocco down for a morning nap just over an hour later that Heidi realised this time would be different. 'I was expecting ten or maybe 20 views and likes, but saw there were over 4,000,' she said. 'I remember staring at the my phone thinking there must be some mistake, so I called my husband Chris, and he was as shocked as me. 'I sat there crying at how amazing it was to have so much support from complete strangers. I spent most of that day personally thanking everyone who’d posted words of encouragement.' By the time Heidi picked up Jesse from Heath Primary School, they had more than 12,000 views. 'I told Jesse the news when we got home and screamed and dived on the sofa – he was hysterically happy, which brought tears to my eyes,' she says. By 7pm, around Jesse’s bed time, there were over 70,000 hits, so Jesse made a poster saying: ‘Oh My God, this will definitely help me take my meds!’ Jesse lives at home with his mum and dad, siblings Brooklyn Randell, 14, Tigerlily O'Brien, five, and new four-month-old arrival Rocco O'Brien (pictured) Jessie pictured with his sister Tigerlily during a visit to Legoland . His mum posted a picture of Jesse holding that poster up on Facebook as a way of saying thank you to all the well-wishers, realising she no longer had time to send individual messages of gratitude. By the time Heidi and Chris went to bed that evening they were up to 100,000, then 200,000 by the end Thursday. 'We made a poster each time we hit another 100,000, but it was snowballing so fast by the time we were finishing one poster, we’d hit the next target – it was crazy,' Heidi says. 'Of course Jesse’s only six years old, so anything over 1,000 to him is incomprehensible, but he could tell by our reaction how this had gone viral.' The video finally hit the one million mark exactly a week after Heidi posted it, first thing on Wednesday morning. 'We decided to post another video of Jesse telling everyone in his own words as we had to show how much this meant,' she says. 'Since then I haven’t been able to tell how much more than one million we’ve gone to, because my phone can’t show a bigger number than one million – I’m going to have to upgrade my phone!' 'I've always wanted to be famous so this is just brilliant,' says Jesse, based in Kesgrave, Suffolk, who must take 45 pills every day to manage his condition . The family has received personal messages from all over the world, Nigeria to Canada to New Zealand, and so many words of support from other families affected by cystic fibrosis . The family has received personal messages from all over the world, Nigeria to Canada to New Zealand, and so many words of support from other families affected by cystic fibrosis. Every day Jesse has to take 45 different pills, use a nebuliser to administer more medication, on top of four 15-minute physio sessions.. 'It’s crushing seeing him so upset at all this pain he has to go through,' Heidi says. 'It’s about three hours a day, and it’s only because he’s hit this more aware age that he’s protesting, and I honestly can’t blame him. 'But it’s my job as his mum to protect him as best I can against this terrible illness which we know will most likely take him from us in the not too distant future.' Jesse was just a two-week-old baby when he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. The devastating genetic disorder hits the lungs and digestive system as they become clogged with thick sticky mucus. He was rushed to the Royal London Hospital and prescribed drugs to tackle the condition, a regime which has changed and grown with each passing year. 'Because of the video he’s now fine with the pills, but he still hates using his nebuliser,' Heidi says. 'The trouble with cystic fibrosis is that it doesn't show - you can't see it, so it’s harder to let people know something is wrong and to raise awareness and funds to find a cure for what is now an untreatable illness. 'People have said they’ve shown the video to their son or daughter who needs medication and it’s helped them a lot. Others are saying "Wow, if he can take nine tablets, why can't mine?"' Jesse was just a two-week-old baby when he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis . Jesse plays as a striker for Woodbridge Peckers and supports Ipswich Town, Liverpool and Barcelona . His dad, Chris O'Brien, 39, a self-employed builder, said: 'I even forget he's got CF a lot of the time. 'All my family say Jesse is a true little fighter. They always say to me, "you're lucky he is how he is, because he will fight it".' Jesse lives at home with his siblings Brooklyn Randell, 14, Tigerlily O'Brien, five, and new four-month-old arrival Rocco O'Brien. The family were given the bombshell after Rocco’s birth that while he doesn’t have the condition, he carries the same faulty gene so will need have any prospective partner tested to avoid the very risk of their children having cystic fibrosis. 'We were told that if he’d born with CF 20 years ago his life expectancy would’ve been just ten, but because of medical developments that figure’s around 30 now,' Chris says. 'Every year that goes by more advances are made, and we’re obviously doing everything we can to raise awareness and funds. We’re just taking each day as it comes.' Jesse, pictured as a toddler, was just a two-week-old baby when he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. The devastating genetic disorder hits the lungs and digestive system as they become clogged with mucus . Jesse plays as a striker for Woodbridge Peckers and supports Ipswich Town, Liverpool and Barcelona. James Barrow, spokesman from the Cystic Fibrosis Trust charity which has been supporting the family, says: 'It's great to see young people like Jesse raising awareness of cystic fibrosis. 'His video illustrates how young people living with the condition often have to undertake a lengthy and difficult regime on a daily basis just to keep well.' To support children like Jesse, text JESSE to 70300 to donate £3 to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Cystic fibrosis is a life-limiting genetic condition. Only half of those diagnosed with the illness live to celebrate their 40th birthday. It causes the internal organs, especially the lungs and digestive system, to become clogged with thick sticky mucus, resulting in chronic infections and inflammation of the lungs. Cystic fibrosis directly affects around 10,000 people in the UK. The faulty gene is carried by over two million people in the UK, most of whom have no idea. If two carriers have children, there’s a one in four chance their child will have the condition, which slowly destroys the lungs and digestive system. People with cystic fibrosis often look perfectly healthy. But it poses a lifelong challenge involving daily intake of drugs, time-consuming physiotherapy and isolation from others with the condition. It places a huge burden on those around them and the condition can critically escalate at any moment. Olivia and her family have been supported by the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, which is in its 50th year. The charity aims to fundraise for better treatments and investment into cutting edge research so that people with cystic fibrosis can also look forward to their fiftieth birthdays. To donate to the charity or to find out more about the condition, visit their website here.

Jesse O'Brien is seen swallowing nine of his daily dose of 45 pills . His mum hoped the footage would amuse and encourage him . The video is now helping other kids feel better about the daunting task .

In cities that are as well-known for their burgeoning fashion scene as they are their must-see monuments and ever-evolving culture, it's perhaps no surprise that hotel staff are as well-dressed as their chic visitors. The Park Hyatt New York, for example, recently hired First Lady Michelle Obama's favourite designer, Narcisco Rodriguez, to re-design the staff's uniforms. While the Shangri La Hotel in Toronto opted for local designer, Sunny Fong, when overhauling their lobby lounge dresses and champagne room uniforms. The result was a sleek, sophisticated style, inspired by the Asian artwork in the property's common spaces. And that's just the beginning. MailOnline Travel looks at most well-dressed hotel staffs around the world. JW Marriott Houston Downtown hired American designer, David Peck, for its recent uniform overhaul . JW Marriott Houston Downtown . The JW Marriott Hotel in Downtown Houston enlisted the help of American designer, David Peck, for their recent uniform revamp. The Houston-based designer first launched his own line at age 21 and quickly became known for his classic shapes, structured pieces and tailored silhouettes. A first of its kind collaboration, Peck and Marriott took inspiration from the city's 104-year-old skyscraper, as well as the local Houston aesthetic in designing the ready-to-wear pieces. Evoking an East Coast high-society sensibility, the designs rely heavily on fair-trade tweed, sharp suits, and accessories, such as bowties. Peck (left) is a Houston-based designer, now known for this structured pieces and tailored silhouettes . In designing the pieces, Peck took inspiration from the city's 104-year-old skyscraper and local influences . The looks are meant to evoke an East Coast high-society sensibility, relying heavily on bold accents . And these custom-made looks don't set the hotel staff back a dollar. Not only does Marriott pay for the uniforms, but Peck has also provided each employee with a 150-page style guide to help them find new ways to mix and match the pieces. 'David Peck’s custom designs artfully reflect the sophisticated yet unpretentious nature of the hotel,' Natalie Wiseman, JW Marriott Houston Downtown director of sales and marketing, said in a statement. The Park Hyatt New York hired Michelle Obama's favourite designer, Narcisco Rodriguez, for a uniform revamp . The Park Hyatt New York is a luxury hotel located near Central Park South in Manhattan . The subtle cut-out detailing on the back of the dress adds a bit of sexiness while remaining work appropriate . Park Hyatt New York . Fashion icon, Narcisco Rodriguez, lent a hand when it came to redesigning the uniforms for this central Manhattan hotel. It's easy to see why Rodriguez is a favourite of the First Lady of the United States, seeing as how when challenged to come up with a New York-centric design, the fashion guru erred on the side of timeless elegance with a chic little black dress. The minimalist look is a perfect fit for the luxury property, located just south of Central Park, and the knee-length frocks come in sleeveless, capped and three-quarter length styles. At the Rosewood Hotel in London, doormen wear newsboy caps and female employees don wool-silk blazers . British designer Nicholas Oakwell (left) designed the vintage-inspired uniforms for London's Rosewood Hotel . The looks, which harken back to a simpler time, are crafted using materials such as tartan and tweed . Rosewood Hotel London . Nicholas Oakwell designed the vintage-inspired couture uniforms for the central London Rosewood Hotel. Using materials like tartan and tweed, the looks harken back to a simpler time in the capital. Doormen don newsboy caps and checkered trousers, while female employees are clad in slim-fitting wool-silk blazers and menswear-inspired neckties. The UK-based designer has dressed plenty of A-list stars, including Hilary Swank and Natalie Dormer, and is London Fashion Week show is one of the hottest tickets in town. The Shangri La Hotel in Toronto, which opened in 2012, is located just west of the city's Financial District . In celebration of the property's one year anniversary, the uniforms were redesigned by VAWK's Sunny Fong . Fong's sophisticated look was inspired by the Asian artwork in the hotel's common spaces . Fong (left) is a Toronto-based fashion designer, known for his minimalist, sexy aesthetic and sleek silhouettes . Shangri-La Toronto . To celebrate the hotel's one year anniversary, the lobby lounge uniforms got a serious overhaul - all thanks to Toronto-based fashion designer, Sunny Fong. The mastermind behind luxury label, VAWK, Fong crafted a sexy, sophisticated look, after being inspired by the artwork in the hotel's common spaces, such as the Ming vase tea library and the Zhang Huan 'Rising' sculpture. Fong's blue and white lounge dress and the champagne room uniform both borrow from traditional Asian design, including sleek silhouettes and a mandarin collar. Japan-born designer, Yohji Yamamoto (right), has designed uniforms for the Royalton Hotel in New York (left) Known for an avant-garde style, in his signature black, the designs are every bit as sleek as the hotel interior . Royalton New York . The hotel got a major makeover in 2009 by renowned architect Philippe Starck, and along with it, the property's staff uniforms were also overhauled. Crafted by award-winning fashion designer, Yohji Yamamoto, has long been considered a master tailor in his field. Known for his avant-garde designs and oversized silhouettes, often in black, Yamamoto's uniforms are every bit as sleek as the interior of the luxurious midtown establishment.

Hotels around the world are now hiring top designs to craft their uniforms . Narcisco Rodriguez designed dresses for Park Hyatt New York hotel staff . At Toronto's Shangri La Hotel, Sunny Fong was inspired by the Ming era . London-based Nicholas Oakwell created a vintage look for the Rosewood .

A man who murdered a mother and daughter in their own home by bludgeoning them with a hammer and repeatedly stabbing them with scissors will spend at least 32 years behind bars. Lesley Jonathon Cameron was jailed for life on Tuesday for the horrific December 2013 murder of Maureen Anne Horstman, 67, and her 26-year-old daughter Tamara Alexandra Horstman in broad daylight at their Warwick home, in Perth, WA. Cameron, who was 19 and at the time, also raped Tamara but it is not known if she was alive or dead. A used condom with DNA evidence was found after the incident, The West Australian Supreme Court heard. Maureen Anne Horstman (left), 67, and her 26-year-old daughter Tamara Alexandra Horstman (right) were bludgeoned with a hammer and stabbed to death with scissors in their own home in December 2013 . Prosecutor James MacTaggart said Cameron's behaviour was 'sadistic' and he went on a 'killing spree'. 'It's violence for violence's sake,' he said. Mr MacTaggart said while it may have started out as a burglary, Cameron was aroused and then 'sexually violated' Tamara. The court heard Cameron first entered Tamara's bedroom where he hit her over the head twice before going into Maureen's bedroom and striking her once to the head. He then returned to Tamara's bedroom and raped her. Lesley Jonathon Cameron has been jailed for a minimum of 32 years for the horrific crime. He described himself at the time as a 'walking time bomb' Cameron's lawyer Dominic Brunello said it was an unplanned and chaotic attack and Cameron panicked. Mr Brunello said his client had a troubled childhood and was 'drug-addled' at the time but was now sorry. 'He makes no excuses for his conduct,' Mr Brunello said. The court heard Cameron described himself at the time as a 'walking time bomb' and that he told police he had taken ice and speed. Justice Eric Heenan noted Cameron had a criminal record that was 'virtually without interruption' since he was 10 years old. In a victim impact statement, Tamara's twin brother Nicholas Horstman, who discovered the bodies, said his sister was a dedicated student, loyal friend and widely loved. Maureen and Tamara are seen here in a family photo with Tamara's twin brother Nicholas. Tamara's father said he has suffered many sleepless nights and was 'internally wrecked' He and his father accepted Tamara's university graduation certificate the day after her funeral. Tamara's father said he suffered many sleepless nights and was 'internally wrecked'. Justice Heenan said the women were going about their lives peacefully at home and the crime showed the vulnerability of the community. 'This is one of the worst types of murders one can imagine,' he said. 'It is the kind of offence which every member of the population dreads because it shows the insecurity and vulnerability of everybody in the community to random crime,' he added. Justice Heenan noted there was a possibility Cameron would remain a threat if he did not address his mental health and substance abuse issues. He said just because Cameron was young did not make him any less dangerous but there was a possibility of rehabilitation. Outside court, Nicholas Horstman said he was very happy with the sentence. 'However, no sentence will ever be long enough,' he said. 'To my family, close friends and the wider community, thank you for your support over the last 16 months. I'm truly thankful.'

Lesley Jonathon Cameron was just 19 when he committed the crimes . He bludgeoned and stabbed Maureen, 67, and Tamara Horstman, 26 . He entered their Perth home in broad daylight in December 2013 . He also raped Tamara but it is not known if she was alive or dead . Cameron described himself at the time as a 'walking time bomb' Claimed he had taken ice and speed on the day of the murders . Tamara's twin brother said 'no sentence will ever be long enough' Justice Heenan said 'it shows the insecurity and vulnerability of everybody in the community to random crime'

Environmentalist group Sea Shepherd has rescued 35 crew members from a sinking ship. The rescue mission comes after the Sea Shepherd vessel Bob Barker followed it's world record breaking pursuit of the accused poaching vessel Thunder for more than 100 days. Bob Barker Captain Peter Hammarstedt said 35 crew members, who abandoned the sinking ship, were safely rescued off the coast of Africa after being held in life rafts. The toothfish poaching vessel Thunder issued a distressing signal, claiming that the ship was sinking at about 4.00pm on Monday. Environmentalist group Sea Shepherd ship 'Bob Barker' has rescued 35 crew members from a sinking ship . 'The Captain of Thunder radioed us and said their ship was sinking. We launched our small boat and did everything we could to assist,' Mr Hammarstedt said. 'It appeared as though the ship and crew were in a serious situation.' Mr Hammarstedt told ABC News they have been following the 'internationally-wanted poaching vessel for the past 110 days' as part of its Operation Icefish. 'Our suspicion is that the captain of the Thunder, knowing he's run out of fuel, has deliberately sunk his own boat in order to destroy any physical evidence,' he said. 'I've sent a couple of my crew onboard the Thunder — my chief engineer examined the engine room, which is completely underwater. 'We also notice they've opened several hatches — those that the water, once it's filled one area of the ship, will quickly go into another and it's clear, in my opinion, that this ship was sunk.' The poaching vessel Thunder was trailed for more than 100 days before it started to submerged on Monday . Around 35 crew members from the Thunder ship were safely rescued after being held in life rafts . Operation Icefish has been very successful in exposing the operations of the alleged poachers and making connections between them and fishing companies in Spain. The Thunder lost its nets, its catch and its profits for the entire season during the pursuit as they face prosecution in whichever port it is forced to go to once short of fuel and supplies. This was the longest pursuit of a poacher in maritime history, surpassing the 21-day pursuit of a Uruguayan poacher in 2003 by Australian Customs.

The Sea Shepherd vessel Bob Barker has safely rescued 35 crew members . It comes after Bob Barker followed the accused poaching vessel Thunder . Thunder issued a distressing signal, reporting the ship was sinking . Sea Shepherd claims Thunder deliberately sunk the ship to destroy proof . This was the world's longest pursuit of a poacher in maritime history .

From the dry, relentless heat of Alice Springs to the icy cold hills of Canberra, a university student will push his body to the limit, running a marathon in each of Australia’s eight states and territories to honour the memory of his late, treasured childhood friend. Although he had never run a marathon before, Callum Ryan, 21, committed himself to the daunting challenge of running eight of them between January and September 2015 - covering a total distance of 337.5 kilometres. His ‘Eight Great States’ campaign is driven by his passion to make a difference after the loss of his friend, Malachy Frawley who died from heart disease in 2013 when he was just 14 years old. Callum is preparing to battle vastly different weather conditions and diverse terrains as he pounds the pavement right around Australia, raising funds for not-for-profit organisation HeartKids Australia - supporting thousands of children living with heart defects. Callum posing like international running champion Usain Bolt at the finish line after the Canberra Times Marathon on April 12, with his little sister Josie and brother Henrik . Callum Ryan poses with his treasured friend Malachy Frawley, who sadly passed away when he was 14 . Malachy Frawley brought laughter to the world in his short but wonderful life, showing great courage through his lifelong battle with the severe heart condition Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome . The University of Sydney student has committed himself to the incredible endeavour in memory of a Malachy, who brought laughter to the world in his short but wonderful life, showing great courage through his lifelong battle with the severe heart condition Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome. Callum is inspired by the incredible strength and resilience Malachy displayed as he faced the challenges of a Congenital Heart Disease, which severely affected his mobility. Since January, Callum has already faced his first three marathons: kicking it all off with a 22 degree race in Hobart, sweating through the 28 degree heat in the Victoria town of Wangaratta and freezing through an icy seven degree start in Canberra. With each race, Callum has improved on his previous time by at least ten minutes. This comes despite his muscle fatigue with the quick turnaround as he pushes his body to recover and do it all again! The worst is yet to come, as Callum is scheduled to run a marathon in Darwin and then summon the strength to run another in Perth just 14 days later - and another 21 days after that in Sydney. Despite Malachy being five years Callum's junior, they forged a truly special friendship . 'Finished first! (out of all the people running to raise money for HeartKids obviously)' Callum joked after he finishing the Wangaratta marathon in sweltering, 35 degree heat . Eight Great States: One man, eight marathons, eight states and territories, nine months, 337.56 kilometres . Every step of the way, the memory of Malachy is never far from Callum's mind – helping him to find the mental strength to make it to the finish line. ‘At times during the race I thought “it’d be easier to stop now, no one would think any worse of you because a marathon is a tough thing to try”,' Callum said. ‘But I set out to do this. As I run, I sometimes think of Malachy and the thousands and thousands of other kids in that situation.' 'While I was running I thought about kids with Congenital Heart Disease and their families.' Callum is conscious of how lucky he is to be healthy and able to complete a marathon. Every step of the way, the memory of Malachy is never far from Callum's mind – helping him to find the mental strength to make it to the finish line . Malachy was the beloved younger brother of Niamh, Imogen and Seamus, growing up in NSW's Nowra . HeartKids made incredible changes to Malachy's life (pictured with his father Dom and mother Maggie). They supplied him with a segway so he could be more mobile and have his own independence . Hobart was the perfect location for Callum to embark on his first ever marathon - an ideal 22 degrees . ‘Children with CHD struggle to walk around in their day to day lives because their bodies aren't equipped. ‘I had to stick to my challenge because they find that strength every day.’ ‘I disappeared into those types of thoughts and the kilometres fell away.’ ‘With the personal connection none of it feels like a chore or a risk.’ He hopes to make people aware of the plight of children with heart disease and the need to support the children and their families. Every day in Australia, eight babies are born with a heart defect. Every week, four precious lives are lost and vital research needs to take place to work out of how to save them. ‘‘I first came across HeartKids through Malachy. I’d raised money for them before but I wanted to do something significant for Heartkids.’ Every day in Australia, eight babies are born with a heart defect. Every week, four precious lives are lost and vital research needs to take place to work out of how to save them . When Malachy (left) was in kindergarten the pair were excited to discover Callum (right) had also been allocated as Malachy’s Year Six buddy – a mentor and friendly face across the playground . Callum grew up in Nowra in New South Wales’ South Coast, where he formed a close bond with Malachy Frawley (second from left, with his siblings), a family friend five years his junior . ‘The most frightening thing about CHD is that there is no cure at the moment. If you’re born with it, then it’s with you for life. Lives are sadly cut short by it.’ Callum grew up in Nowra in New South Wales’ South Coast, where he formed a close bond with Malachy Frawley, a family friend five years his junior. When Malachy was in kindergarten the pair were excited to discover Callum had also been allocated as Malachy’s Year Six buddy – a mentor and friendly face across the playground. Despite Malachy being five years his junior, they forged a truly special friendship. ‘They had a very lovely friendship. They had the chance to get to know each other despite being five years apart,’ explained Malachy’s father, Dr Dom Frawley. ‘Lucky enough for Callum and Malachy they were paired up and their personalities really gelled. Although he had never run a marathon before, Callum Ryan, 21, committed himself to the daunting challenge of running eight of them between January and September 2015 . Since January, Callum has already faced his first three marathons: including sweating through the 28 degree heat in the Victoria town of Wangaratta (r) and freezing through a seven degree start in Canberra (l) ‘Malachy looked up to Callum a lot as a mentor and Callum took that role seriously and invested a lot of time in Malachy. ‘They got the chance to discover they had a lot in common in the way they saw and thought about things, particularly in the way they were so creative.’ In his fourteen short years, Malachy left his mark on the world – creating, daydreaming and making people smile. Malachy has been remembered as ‘an author, film director, comedian, drummer, raconteur and HeartKids.’ He was adored for his ‘wit and loving nature.’ Malachy was affected by one of the most serious heart conditions, which greatly affected his mobility. Although Callum will be travelling to many marathons alone during his Eight States campaign, he travelled via Camry with his great mate Nick Peters to his third marathon in the ACT . Dom and his family have been greatly touched by Callum’s (third from left) commitment to making a change in the life of other children . He had needed to rely on others to drive or piggyback up from place to place, until HeartKids gifted him with a Segway. ‘The Segway completely transformed his life,’ said his father Dom. ‘He could suddenly get places without having to rely on people to carry him, which was quite a dramatic change from what he’d always been able to do.’ Their boy with a quick wit and limitless imagination now had the freedom of movement and increased independence, able to travel around his neighbourhood and to and from school. ‘I left the training a bit late before my first marathon, frankly. I felt really nervous before my first marathon, thinking “have I done enough?”’. Dom and his family have been greatly touched by Callum’s commitment to making a change in the life of other children. ‘We’re very gratified and we’re touched by it. Hopefully it will help a lot of people with the sickness to raise funds and awareness. ‘It’s great for him to have that awareness. Callum cares a lot about people.’ You can donate to Callum's Eight Great States campaign to help HeartKids here . Callum is preparing to battle vastly different weather conditions and diverse terrains as he pounds the pavement right around Australia, raising funds for not-for-profit organisation HeartKids Australia - supporting thousands of children living with heart defects .

Callum Ryan, 21, will run eight marathons in each of Australia's states and territories between January and September this year . Callum is running to honour the memory of his late friend, Malachy Frawley . Malachy passed away when he was just 14 from a Congenital Heart Disease . Callum wants to raise funds for HeartKids Australia and awareness of the impact of children's heart disease . He had never run a marathon before when he set himself the challenge .

(CNN)Anyone who has given birth -- or been an observer of the event -- knows how arduous it can be. But to do it live on the Internet? With two hooves sticking out for several minutes in the midst of labor? Luckily, Katie -- a giraffe at the Dallas Zoo -- is a champ. In an hour-long labor captured by 10 cameras and streamed live by Animal Planet, Katie gave birth to a not-so-little baby (about 6 feet tall) early Friday evening. There was no immediate word on the newborn's gender or condition. But there were good signs, as seen on the live stream and Dallas Zoo's Twitter feed -- like its ears moving, its efforts to stand, and its nursing (or at least trying to nurse) from mom. "We're so proud," the zoo tweeted. The newcomer's debut was a long time coming, especially when you count for Katie's 15-month gestation period -- average for a giraffe, according to Animal Planet. The baby joins a sister, 4-year-old calf Jamie. It wasn't immediately known how many people online saw Katie go into labor and give birth. But the giraffe definitely did have watchers in the form of fellow giraffes who saw the scene unfold from an abutting barn, one of them being Katie's BFF Jade. The fact that the spunky Katie held up so well under the spotlight isn't a total shocker. The zoo describes her as the "diva" among a herd of 12 giraffes at the zoo who loves to "toss her head around" when she doesn't like something. As Animal Planet noted, "She's one of the only giraffes at the Dallas Zoo who can stick her long tongue out on cue." CNN's Justin Lear contributed to this report.

Animal Planet captures Katie the giraffe's labor and delivery . The new baby wiggles its ears, rises, tries to nurse from its mom .

(CNN)Universal's "Furious 7" continues to build momentum at the Friday box office for a weekend debut in the $135 million-$138 million range, the largest opening in North America since fall 2013. That includes a projected Friday take of $58 million-$60 million. The final film featuring the late Paul Walker, "Furious 7" is opening around the globe this weekend and earned a record-breaking $60 million internationally on Wednesday and Thursday for a possible worldwide debut approaching or crossing $300 million by the end of Easter Sunday. "Furious 7" is getting the widest release in Universal's history. Domestically, it will be playing in 4,003 theaters by Good Friday. Internationally, it has booked more than 10,500 screens in 63 territories, although it won't open in China, Japan and Russia until later. The current record-holder for top April opening domestically is "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," which debuted to $95 million from 3,928 theaters last year. "Furious 7" is likewise poised to nab the biggest opening of 2015 to date. And it will easily beat the $121.9 million launch of "The Hunger Games Mockingjay — Part 1" in November 2104, making it the largest three-day opening since "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" ($158 million) in November 2013. The movie enjoys massive awareness and interest, due to both the popularity of the street-racing series and Walker's death. The last film, "Fast & Furious 6," debuted to a franchise-best $117 million over the four-day Memorial Day weekend in 2012, including $97.4 million for the three days, on its way to grossing $788.7 million worldwide. Universal intended to open "Furious 7" on July 11, 2014, but production was halted in November 2013 when Walker died in a car crash during the Thanksgiving hiatus. After director James Wan, writer Chris Morgan and Universal pored over existing footage and tweaked the script, production resumed in April 2014. CGI and voice effects were used in some scenes featuring Walker's detective character, Brian O'Conner, with Walker's brothers, Caleb and Cody, used as stand-ins. "Furious 7" pits Vin Diesel's Dominic Toretto and crew (which includes Michelle Rodriguez and Tyrese Gibson, among others, as well as Walker) against Jason Statham's Deckard Shaw, out for revenge after the death of his brother. Dwayne Johnson also reprises his role as Hobbs. ©2015 The Hollywood Reporter. All rights reserved.

The final film featuring the late Paul Walker, "Furious 7" is opening around the globe this weekend . It's worldwide debut may approach or cross $300 million by the end of Easter Sunday .

A New York woman who appealed to her Facebook friends last week asking to pray for the safe return of her fiance who went missing 11 days ago after his kayak capsized has now been charged with his murder. The Orange County district attorney's office said Thursday that 35-year-old Angelika Graswald, of Poughkeepsie, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of 46-year-old Vincent Viafore. Troopers have said Viafore, also of Poughkeepsie, was kayaking with Graswald on the Hudson River April 19 when his vessel flipped over near the town of Cornwall-On-Hudson. Scroll down for video . Merry widow: Angelika Graswald (left), 35, has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of her missing fiance Vincent Viafore (right) Graswald called 911 telling the dispatcher she had fallen out of her own kayak. She was later picked up by a boater. Police have yet to find Viafore's body. According to a criminal complaint unveiled Thursday afternoon, prosecutors allege that Graswald intentionally caused Viafore's death. The complaint states that rough waters combined with strong winds caused Viafore’s kayak to overturn. The man was not wearing a life jacket at the time and was unable to turn the capsized boat right-side up. Authorities did not specify what led them to conclude that Graswald was responsible for her fiance's death, only saying that she had made statements implicating herself in the crime. She was arraigned Thursday and ordered held without bail at the Orange County Jail with no bail. She is due back in court May 5. In the days leading up to her arrest, Graswald had been active on her Facebook page, sharing cellphone videos of her cat and uploading a dozen romantic photos of her and Viafore from their time together. As recently as Tuesday, she shared a picture of the happy couple at a lakeside cabin, accompanied by the caption: 'I miss you, my love...' Lingering questions: According to a criminal complaint, prosecutors allege that Graswald intentionally caused Viafore's death - but they wouldn't say how she did it . 'Clever ruse': She managed to make it out of the water and call 911. Last Monday, she asked friends on Facebook to keep praying for her partner and hoped for a miracle . The couple, who had been together for many years, were kayaking on the Hudson River between Plum Point and Bannerman’s Island at around 7.30pm April 19 when Viafore's vessel overturned, sending him into the frigid water. Initially, police believed that Graswald tried to help her fiance and fell into the water. She was eventually scooped up by a passing boat and called 911 after reaching land to report Viafore missing. The 35-year-old was taken to hospital and treated for hypothermia but her fiance has not been found. Viafore's friend Wes Gottlock said he saw them out on the water, but did not discover there was a search underway until later on that evening. A friend in need: Initially, police believed that Graswald tried to help her fiance and fell into the water . Doomed: Viafore was not wearing a life jacket. He was unable to get back into the kayak . Keeping up appearance: In the days leading up to her arrest, Graswald had been active on her Facebook page, sharing cellphone videos of her cat and uploading a dozen romantic photos of her and Viafore . He added that the couple had been together for a long time and have a 'wonderful relationship'. He said the water at this time of the year is 'precarious' as the water is still cold. Last Monday, she asked friends for their prayers as the search continued. She wrote on Facebook: 'I just want to thank everyone for reaching out. Please, keep your prayers for Vince. 'Miracles ARE possible. The authorities are doing everything they can. 'We do not need anyone else getting hurt, as it is very dangerous out there, especially without daylight. Please, no questions at this point, we're doing everything we can. We will find him.'

Vincent Viafore, 46, from Poughkeepsie was on the Hudson River near Newburgh, New York, with Angelika Graswald April 19 . He was thrown out of the boat when they hit rough waters . She was rescued by people in a nearby boat and made it to shore . Fiancee charged with second-degree murder for allegedly causing Viafore's death .

Dramatic bodycam footage of an officer shooting dead a man with a history of mental illness after he pointed a gun at him earlier this month as been released. The video shows Donald Allen, 66, pointing a loaded, 22-caliber pistol at officer Brian Barnett on April 11. Barnett, 25. then shoots Allen dead after he comes at him with the gun, making threatening statements as he does.WARNING: Graphic content . Bodycam footage released this week shows a police officer in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, fatally shooting a man . The bodycam footage shows Donald Allen, 66, pointing a loaded, 22-caliber pistol at officer Brian Barnett, 25 . The camera was malfunctioning and it was thought the video was lost. It was recovered but the audio was not . Deputy Chief of Police Mike Carter played the video at a news conference on Tuesday, Tulsa World reported. The camera was malfunctioning and it was initially thought the video was lost. It was forensically recovered, but the audio from the bodycam was not, Fox 23 reported. Carter said: 'We are faced with making decisions that other people normally are not faced with making. 'This officer had to make one of those decisions that day. 'By this video, I think it very clearly shows he made a good decision. 'He made the decision he had to make. 'Don't ever confuse that with a decision that we want to make.' He said he believes the shooting was justified. Barnett shot four times. Officers in Sand Springs have been wearing bodycams for the past seven years and the early April incident was the first officer-involved shooting in 17 years in the town. Allen, a Vietnam veteran, was shooting a gun in his backyard when police were called, according to News on 6. His wife told police he was a paranoid schizophrenic and had been off his medication for a year. Deputy chief Carter added: 'Mr Allen is a victim. 'He's a victim of mental illness, he's a victim of the system. 'This was a tragic incident. 'It's something we hope we are never placed in the position of happening again.' All the recordings have been turned over to the Tulsa County District Attorney's Office. Barnett remains on administrative leave pending an investigation by the Tulsa County DA. Deputy chief Mike Carter said: 'It's something we hope we are never placed in the position of happening again'

Police officer in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, shot Donald Allen on April 11 . Brian Barnett, 25, killed Allen, 66, after man made threatening statements . Bodycam footage showed Allen advancing with loaded, 22-caliber pistol . Sand Springs Police Department turned findings over to Tulsa County DA . Video was released after being recovered from a malfunctioning camera .

Hog’s Breath Café in Aspley is facing online criticism after a customer found a sink plug in her salad. The unhappy diner posted a picture of her unappetising salad to franchise's Facebook account where it was ‘liked’ over 2,000 times before she decided to remove it. The unhappy diner posted a picture of her unappetising salad to franchise's Facebook account where it was ‘liked’ over 2,000 times before she decided to remove it . Several Facebook users have left comments roasting the Hogs Breath, located north of Brisbane, for the embarrassing mistake. One jokes: ‘How long is the Buy one salad, Get one plug free meal offer valid till?’ While another suggests Hogs Breath’s new slogan could be ‘We provide everything from salad to the kitchen sink.’ Facebook users were quick to ridicule the steakhouse franchise after seeing a picture of the embarrassing incident . Hog's Breath Cafe Australian general manager Ross Worth said he had taken immediate action to make sure an instance like this will never happen again. ‘We have moved to ensure every plug has been chained to the sink,’ he told News Limited. He said the plug in question was from a sanitised ice bath that is used to wash lettuce and tomatoes. While social media users may have taken the incident lightly, Mr Worth said he had taken the issue ‘very seriously’. ‘We alerted the health department and have had them go in and check everything is up to scratch there, which of course it is.’ Mr Worth said he reached out and apologised to the woman who was served the unusual side.

A customer dining at Aspley Hogs Breath found a sink plug in her salad . She posted a photo of the embarrassing incident to Facebook . The post racked up over 2,000 likes before the diner removed it . Social media users have left comments roasting the popular steakhouse .

Harvey Weinstein's wife of eight years is furious and humiliated by the allegations that he groped a 22-year-old Italian model, according to a new report. Fashion designer Georgina Chapman, 38, said she does not want the accusations tied to Ambra Battilana and her husband to further embarrass their children or interrupt her business, a source told the New York Daily News. 'She's furious. She thinks it's embarrassing not only to her but to their kids,' said the socialite who worked with the couple. Weinstein, 63, has emphatically denied sexually assaulting Battilana during a March 27 business meeting at his Tribeca office. The source told the Daily News that Chapman, who has two children with Weinstein, wants to find a resolution to the allegations as soon as possible. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Forlorn: Harvey Weinstein's wife Georgina Chapman, 38, stepped out on Friday looking forlorn amid allegations her husband apologized to a 22-year-old model for groping her. He has publicly denied the incident occurred . Downcast: Looking down, Chapman carried the couple's four-year-old daughter India to their car in New York . A second source claimed Chapman, founder of fashion line Marchesa, is humiliated by her husband she married in 2007, and is someone who has 'loved Harry through his charms and flaws,' according to the Daily News. The question remains how much Weinstein is willing to pay to make the situation go away, the source told the newspaper. 'They want her out of the country,' said the socialite source. 'The last thing they need is her popping up at parties and premieres.' But a spokesman for Chapman denied the marriage was in trouble and said they had spent the weekend together. Max Dundas, a long term representative for Chapman, told MailOnline: 'This story is absolutely nonsense. I spoke to Georgina yesterday, they have spent the entire weekend together as a family and their relationship is as strong as ever.' In the meantime, Weinstein is waiting to see if the Manhattan district attorney will decide to seek charges before making his next move, according to the source. Out and about: Harvey Weinstein is pictured leaving his New York townhouse on Thursday, nearly a week after he allegedly groped a model. He voluntarily spoke with authorities and is cooperating with their investigation . Accusations: Italian model Ambra Battilana, 22, told police that the Hollywood producer groped her and put his hand up her skirt during a 'business meeting' at his Tribeca office in Manhattan on Friday night . Max Dundas, a long term representative for Chapman, told MailOnline: ‘I spoke to Georgina this week, they spent the entire weekend together as a family and their relationship is as strong as ever.' A spokesman for Weinstein also told the Daily News that the idea the allegations were causing a strain on the couple's relationship was 'patently untrue' and that 'whomever is saying it, is lying'. On Saturday the couple were pictured at their Connecticut home. Weinsten was spotted outside the home. Chapman was seen rolling up to the compound in a silver Mercedes-Benz before she went inside. While he has denied the incident occurred, the source dismissed claims that the model had planned the encounter in an effort to land a movie role. As Weinstein fights to throw out the allegations, the New York Daily News reports that police overheard a phone call between Battilana and Weinstein, in which she confronted him - and he said: 'It won't happen again'. According to a Daily News' source, Weinstein appeared to confirm he groped Battilana during a phone call with the Italian national. 'She said something to the effect that she was uncomfortable with him doing that,' the source told the Daily News. 'And he said something to the effect, 'It won't happen again.'' 'He didn't deny doing what she said he did to her. The content of the phone call, there's no question about what he did.' Battilana has claimed Weinstein asked her for a kiss and groped her during a 'business meeting' at his Tribeca office in Manhattan on Friday night. DailyMail.com has reached out to his representatives for comment. Battilana also convinced Weinstein to meet him a restaurant and the NYPD were also there to watch that meeting, according to the newspaper. It is not clear if he knew he was being monitored but following the call and the meeting at the restaurant at the Tribeca Grand Hotel, Weinstein voluntarily went to speak with police on Saturday. Model: Battilana (pictured) claims he assaulted her at his office on Friday after meeting him at a red carpet event on Thursday night. Afterwards, she called police and they monitored a phone conversation with him . Beauty queen: Battilana is pictured left during the Miss Italia contest in Rome in 2011 and right in 2010 . He requested a lawyer and has promised full cooperation with the probe. Battilana's attorney, David Godosky, said Tuesday is the earliest he expects to hear a decision on whether Weinstein will face criminal charges, according to the New York Daily News. A legal expect told the Daily News that, if the DA decides to prosecute Weinstein, he will likely only face misdemeanor charges. The alleged incident unfolded at Weinstein's Tribeca office after he invited her there for a business meeting on Friday night, hours after meeting her at Radio City Music Hall on Thursday night. When she arrived at the office, the married father-of-five allegedly asked if her breasts were real before touching them and putting his hand up her skirt, she told police. He also asked her for a kiss, she claimed. She clearly rejected him and he backed off, the New York Daily News reported, and she fled from the building. Security footage shows the model speaking on the phone as she quickly left the building half an hour after arriving, the newspaper reported. Under surveillance: Following the alleged incident, she arranged to meet with him at the restaurant of the Tribeca Grand Hotel (pictured) and the meeting was monitored by police, according to reports . The model's lawyer said his client was 'creeped out' by her alleged encounter with Weinstein, who is behind hit movies including Pulp Fiction, The King's Speech and Gangs Of New York. 'When she was describing what happened, her face became contorted,' said Mark Heller. 'It was that look of someone who was creeped out. She's a very young woman who was relating her disgust that a much older man - an old man in view of someone her age - conducted himself like that.' Weinstein could face misdemeanor charges of forcible touching or sexual abuse if the allegations are credible. No charges have been filed and his representatives say they believe he will be cleared. 'We are confident that we will be fully vindicated,' a Weinstein spokesman said. A source close to The Weinstein Company told Page Six the groping allegations were nothing more than a 'blackmail attempt' and insisted that the award-winning producer 'did nothing wrong'. Weinstein's camp have dismissed Miss Battilana as an opportunist with a sketchy past. It has emerged that Battilana previously told Italian authorities she witnessed a so-called 'bunga-bunga' orgy involving disgraced Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi at his Milan mansion in 2010. She claimed she had seen young models performing stripteases and baring their breasts to be kissed by the Italian leader during a raunchy dinner party. Weinstein has been married to his second wife, 38-year-old fashion designer Georgina Chapman, since 2007. The couple have two young children together . It also emerged that she told Italian police in 2010 that she was 'forced against' her will into having sex for money with a 70-year-old 'businessman of substantial means' when she was underage. Battilana met the wealthy car dealer in September 2009 when she was under 18 and therefore below the age of consent for prostitution in Italy, according to Italian newspaper reports. In her police statement, she said the man invited her into his car, where he then caressed 'my hand and left leg' and proposed 'that I become his 'playmate', she said. Battilana said he then gave her a bag with €2,000, before assuring her it was only 'an advance of the €5,000 he would give me every month'. She added: 'Despite the indecency of the proposal, both because of my psychological subjection in which I found myself and because of the severe poverty of my family I felt forced against my will not to refuse the money.' The relationship ended after she was accepted into the Miss Italia 2010 pageant. Prosecutors in Italy asked for the rape allegation to be dismissed in 2012 but it was not reported whether the judge granted the dismissal - although it is likely it would have been carried out. In 2012, the Alba prosecutor told Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera that Miss Battilana never showed up to talk to them about her police complaint so they were unable to verify her claims. The alleged groping took place on March 27 at the Weinstein Company offices in Manhattan (pictured) where Battilana had met Harvey Weinstein to 'discuss business' After becoming famous through the Miss Italia pageant, Battilana began modeling professionally in 2011, according to social media. She works internationally in Milan, London, Paris and New York. She recently shot an editorial campaign for Bambi magazine in Agent Provocateur lingerie. Weinstein, who is originally from Queens, New York, founded Miramax studio with his brother Bob in 1979 and is worth an estimated $200 million. He is married to British-born fashion designer Chapman, 38, who founded the luxury label Marchesa. The couple have been together for seven years and have a young son and daughter. Weintein also has three older daughters from his first marriage to his former assistant, Eve Chilton, which ended in 2004.

Weinstein's wife Georgina Chapman, 38, is seeking to find a resolution to the allegations as soon as possible, according to one of the sources . On Friday it emerged a sting set up by the NYPD shows Weinstein didn't deny touching Italian model Ambra Battilana - and apologized to her . She alleges he asked her for a kiss and then groped her during a 'business meeting' at his Manhattan office on Friday night . A source claimed during the recorded conversation set up under the watch of the NYPD, he did not deny touching her . The Hollywood producer has denied the allegations and has spoken to police, who have not filed charges . But a spokesman for Chapman denied the marriage was in trouble and said they had spent the weekend together .

This bundle of joy was a special spring surprise for both his mother and the farmers who delivered the 20lb new-born after a gruelling three-hour birth. He was so big that it took Shepherd John Hendy and a team of three helpers to help mother Jean deliver the young lamb near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, who they've now named Big Ben. Suffolk black lamb Jean is seven years old and an experienced mother but Ben is twice the weight of all his brothers and sisters born before him, all weighing the average weight of 8-10lbs. Big Ben: the 20lb lamb is twice the weight of the average new-born, towering over peers . Proud mum: Jean with huge son Big Ben after a three-hour labour at a Leicestershire farm . Ben isn't the biggest lamb ever born in this country but Jean Morris from the farm said Big Ben was comfortably the biggest they have ever delivered. 'I don't think there was anything unusual about either parent and this is the first time we have bred a lamb as large as this,' she said. 'His mother must have been relieved when it was over.' She added that the farm hopes to keep Ben as a breeding ram in the hope he will pass his amazing features to his future flock. 'This year we had 86 ewes to lamb but no-one expected anyone like him,' she said. 'We are thinking about keeping him as a tup - a breeding ram - to see if he passes on his weight to the lambs he sires.' Almost as big as a person: Ben dwarfs the other 86 ewes born at the same farm this season . Ben's arrival came just a fortnight after the largest lamb born in the UK weighed in at a massive 24lbs in north Wales. He was named The Big One and is believed to be the heaviest lamb ever born in the wild. Last year Goliath was born at a hefty 22lbs 5oz in Wellington in Somerset. The title for the heaviest Suffolk cross lamb was Bruno, nicknamed 'Woooly Lamboth', who was born in Worcestershire in 2009 at a healthy 21lbs. Bruno was spared the chop because of his size as his owner decided to keep him as a pet because he was curious to know just how big he would get. New Zealand is the world's biggest producer of lambs. But the largest new-born lamb ever recorded there weighed just 15.5lbs.

Farmers named him Big Ben as he dwarfs other 85 ewes born this season . Mum is experienced seven-year-old but other offspring all weighed 8-10lbs . Born two weeks after biggest ever lamb born in Wales, weighing 24lbs .

A University of Iowa student has died nearly three months after a fall in Rome in a suspected robbery attack in Rome. Andrew Mogni, 20, from Glen Ellyn, Illinois, had only just arrived for a semester program in Italy when the incident happened in January. He was flown back to Chicago via air ambulance on March 20, but he died on Sunday. Andrew Mogni, 20, from Glen Ellyn, Illinois, a University of Iowa student has died nearly three months after a fall in Rome in a suspected robbery . He was taken to a medical facility in the Chicago area, close to his family home in Glen Ellyn. He died on Sunday at Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Medical Examiner's Office spokesman Frank Shuftan says a cause of death won't be released until Monday at the earliest. Initial police reports indicated the fall was an accident but authorities are investigating the possibility that Mogni was robbed. On Sunday, his cousin Abby wrote online: 'This morning my cousin Andrew's soul was lifted up to heaven. Initial police reports indicated the fall was an accident but authorities are investigating the possibility that Mogni was robbed . 'At the beginning of January he went to Rome to study aboard and on the way home from a party he was brutally attacked and thrown off a 40ft bridge and hit the concrete below. 'He was in a coma and in critical condition for months.' Paula Barnett, who said she is a close family friend, told My Suburban Life, that Mogni had only been in the country for six hours when the incident happened. She said he was was alone at the time of the alleged assault and personal items were stolen. She added that he was in a non-medically induced coma, having suffered serious infection and internal bleeding. Mogni was a third-year finance major from Glen Ellyn, Ill., who was participating in a semester-long program at John Cabot University. Mogni belonged to the school's chapter of the Sigma Nu fraternity, reports the Chicago Tribune who posted a sign outside a building reading 'Pray for Mogni.' The fraternity's Iowa chapter announced Sunday afternoon via Twitter that a memorial service will be held on campus to remember Mogni.

Andrew Mogni, 20, from Glen Ellyn, Illinois, had only just arrived for a semester program when the incident happened in January . He was flown back to Chicago via air on March 20 but he died on Sunday . Initial police reports indicated the fall was an accident but authorities are investigating the possibility that Mogni was robbed . His cousin claims he was attacked and thrown 40ft from a bridge .

Harry Redknapp has revealed he was attacked with coins and verbally abused by Arsenal fans as he left the Emirates Stadium after the Gunners' 4-1 win over Liverpool. Currently out of work after leaving his position at Queens Park Rangers, the former Tottenham boss was at the Emirates as a spectator on April 4 when some fans turned against him. Redknapp claims he had earlier signed autographs and posed for pictures with friendly supporters, but when he was stuck in traffic after the game, a group of supporters began abusing him. Harry Redknapp appeared on Sky Sports' show The Fantasy Football Club with Paul Merson (centre) Redknapp is currently out of work after leaving his position as manager of Queens Park Rangers . Redknapp was at the Emirates to watch Arsenal breeze past Liverpool 4-1 in the Premier League on April 4 . Speaking on Sky Sports' The Fantasy Football Club, Redknapp said: 'I went to Arsenal and to be honest with you they were fantastic. 'The people you meet, everyone, I signed autographs and spoke with everybody. I come out and had a couple of pictures in my car with the lads who come over - they were Arsenal fans. 'Suddenly about 15 blokes outside of a pub there go off and I'm stuck in the traffic. They see me and bang, (they start) throwing coins and giving me abuse. After watching the game, Redknapp claims he was attacked with coins by some Arsenal supporters . Redknapp has history with Arsenal fans; he is pictured remonstrating with one during his time as Spurs boss . Redknapp's four years in charge of Arsenal's rivals Tottenham means he is unpopular at the Emirates . 'You know, it's unreal. It's always the small minority so they can spoil it for the rest and that for me is a big problem.' The 68-year-old, who was speaking to former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson, admitted that abusive fans is the least enjoyable thing as a manager. 'A lot of it is not good abuse and a lot of it is personal abuse, it’s filth,' Redknapp continued. 'I see people there with their grandkids saying the most horrific things - it’s scary really. 'Most punters are fantastic and it’s a lovely game I’ve been brought up with.'

Harry Redknapp left his position as QPR manager in February . He went to the Emirates to watch Arsenal v Liverpool as a spectator . After the game, he was attacked with coins and verbally abused by Arsenal fans while he was stuck in traffic trying to leave the stadium . Redknapp claims the small minority of fans spoil it for the rest .

From the moment I set foot on my terrace overlooking the scenic Douro river to the divine meal I ate at its Michelin-starred restaurant, The Yeatman played a wonderful trick on me. The five-star hotel in Porto celebrates all things wine - Port wine, in particular - and has the feel of a place steeped in decades-old tradition, with a prime location, classic design and unblemished attention to detail. But, to my surprise, The Yeatman has been open for just five years - a fraction of the age of some of the pricier bottles in its wine cellar. In those five years it has been hitting all the right notes, developing a reputation as a haven for wine lovers and one of Portugal’s best luxury hotels. The Bacchus suite at The Yeatman boasts a high-vaulted wooden ceiling, copper Jacuzzi, fireplace and a rotating bed . Portugal's first wine hotel is built into a hill, providing sweeping views of Porto and the Douro river from the indoor pool and guest rooms . When guests arrive at The Yeatman they set foot in a stunning lobby with a statue of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine . For guests like myself, who know little about wine but will never allow it to go to waste, it presents an opportunity to learn and develop an appreciation for the picturesque Douro region’s nectar. Even though the hotel is dedicated to wine, it’s not just for enthusiasts. Regardless of their knowledge or palate, guests can take advantage of two other things that The Yeatman specialises in: relaxation and imaginative food. When I arrived on a Friday night I stepped into the immaculate lobby - accentuated with a statue of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine - to the sound of an acoustic guitar drifting from Dick’s Bar, the in-house bar where couples canoodle on couches and bartenders mix Port wine cocktails. With more than 80 wines by the glass it is the only bar in Porto to remain open 24 hours a day. Public spaces inside the five-star hotel, including the lobby and Dick's Bar, offer a breathtaking view of Portugal's second-largest city . The Yeatman is located in Vila Nova de Gaia; it is separated from Porto by the Douro river, which spills into the Atlantic Ocean . The Yeatman's large decanter-shaped infinity pool is heated and surrounded by a terrace with plenty of space to lounge in the sun . From the statue of Bacchus, guests’ attention usually moves to the large glass doors and windows that offer sweeping views of the river and the Luis I Bridge, which links Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. Guests are afforded the same luxury when they enter their room and set foot on the private terrace, which has impressive views across the river of Portugal’s second-largest city. The Yeatman, Portugal’s first luxury wine hotel, is built into a hill in Vila Nova de Gaia, with all of its 82 rooms facing the river and almost every one themed after a Portuguese winery. Guest rooms at The Yeatman face the river, and almost all of them are themed after a Portuguese winery (pictured: superior room) Each guest room is decorated in an understated, classic style, with a private terrace where guests can relax outdoors . No visit to Porto in northern Portugal is complete without a sampling of its most famous export - Port wine. Guests at The Yeatman are just a short walk from Taylor’s wine lodges and cellars, where its Port wine ages in thousands of barrels. Owned by Taylor, Fladgate & Yeatman, which owns the hotel, the compound offers informative tours and tastings, with visitors learning about the history of the sweet wine and the House of Taylor’s, which is in its fourth century. After the tour guests are offered three Port wines - chip dry (extra dry white), late bottled vintage and 10-year-old tawny - and they can pay extra to sample premium Port wines. My tour included a stop inside one of the cellars, which houses nearly 2,000 barrels containing Port wine as old as 1880 and a giant barrel capable of holding 100,000 litres. Located next door to The Yeatman, Taylor's Port wine cellars offers affordable informational tours and tastings for visitors . My superior room, themed after the Quinta do Passadouro winery, was decorated with its labelled bottles, photos of its vineyard and regional artefacts, plus vintage-like furniture and lime green curtains, giving it a luxurious but laid-back feel. Like the rooms, each floor has a theme. Floor one, where the outdoor pool is located, is decorated with framed maps of Portugal, while other floors focus on local history or Portuguese discoveries. Wine is front and centre at this polished hotel, owned by centuries-old Port wine producer Taylor, Fladgate & Yeatman, but one could argue that the real star of the show is the Gastronomic Restaurant. The restaurant at The Yeatman is the only one in Porto to carry a Michelin star, offering exceptional service and creative dishes . Tasting menus include dishes such as crispy suckling pig belly (pictured), and codfish with corn bread crumble and chickpea puree . It is the only restaurant in Porto to carry a Michelin star, and during my visit I was treated to a two-hour culinary masterclass with exceptional service and creative dishes from start to finish. The tasting menu included a langoustine broth with crunchy langoustine and Champagne sauce, roasted codfish with corn bread crumble and chickpea puree, crispy suckling pig belly with cardinal prawn slices and herb sprouts, and a chocolate cafe with toffee and caramel ice cream - all paired with Portuguese wines. Best enjoyed before indulging, guests can spoil themselves at the Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa, which offers a number of treatments that stick with the hotel’s wine theme. Guests can spoil themselves at the Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa, which offers a number of treatments that stick with the wine theme . Spa visits include access to a Roman bath (pictured), sauna and The Yeatman’s indoor panoramic infinity pool . Spectacular views are enjoyed from the spa’s private barrel bath rooms, where guests relax in bubbling water enriched with a grape extract . I was treated to the spa’s signature massage - the Caudalie relaxing massage, with grape extract oils - after spending some time in the relaxation room, which offers another impressive vantage point of the hustle and bustle across the river. TAP Portugal (www.flytap.com, 0345 601 0932) flies from London Gatwick to Porto 14 times a week, with return fares starting at £120 including all taxes and surcharges. Porto Airport is just a 20-minute drive from The Yeatman. Spectacular views can also be enjoyed from the spa’s private barrel bath rooms, where guests relax in bubbling water enriched with a conditioning grape extract. The spa has two levels connected by a spiral staircase set within a giant port wine barrel, and guests also have access to a Roman bath, sauna and The Yeatman’s indoor panoramic infinity pool. From the spa to the restaurant and everywhere in between, everything at The Yeatman comes back to wine, with the hotel acting as an ambassador. One of the features that should delight anyone with an appreciation for it is a ‘working cellar’ on the lower level . Open two hours every day, guests can head down with a sommelier to pick out a wine - from Portugal or another wine-producing nation - to pair with their dinner. After my two-night stay at The Yeatman I still consider myself a novice when it comes to the finer points of wine, but I left feeling confident that there will be fewer surprises the next time I pick up a bottle at the supermarket. The Yeatman . Rua do Choupelo (Santa Marinha) Vila Nova de Gaia . Porto 4400-088 . Portugal . +351 220 133 100 . www.the-yeatman-hotel.com . Rooms starting from €175 in low season and €250 in high season. The Yeatman is offering a summer programme from May 1 to October 31, requiring a minimum two nights’ stay in a superior room or suite. On a per-night basis prices start from €310 for double occupancy in a superior room or €495 in a suite, with guests receiving 20 per cent off the price of treatments at the Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa, a luxurious buffet breakfast served in The Orangerie Room, car parking, and late check-out. Children stay for free, and the programme includes access to the well-being area, indoor and outdoor pools, and gymnasium. Visit Taylor’s website for information on Port wine cellar tours and tastings.

The Yeatman has been open for just five years, but has the feel of a place steeped in decades-old tradition . There is a wine theme throughout the five-star hotel, with guests enjoying amazing views of the Douro river . The hotel is built into a hill in Vila Nova de Gaia, with almost every room themed after a Portuguese winery .

Blindness didn't stop one New Hampshire man from taking on the Tough Mudder last week, where he was one of only 10 percent of competitors to successfully ring a bell while swinging on a rope 25 feet in the air. Randy Pierce, from Nashua, may now gearing up to run the Boston Marathon this month, but there was once a time he couldn't walk at all. Pierce lost his sight when he was just 22 years old, from a neurological disease that also left him in a wheelchair. Randy Pierce, pictured at the Boston 5K with his late dog Quinn, was one of only 10 percent of competitors to successfully complete the Tough Mudder's 'King of the Swingers' obstacle in California last week . Pierce had to jump off a ledge and grab a piece of rope that he needed to swing to a bell 25 feet above the air, before falling into a pit of muddy water . And although he was 'frustrated and angry' at first, Pierce was soon training himself to walk again. 'I love turning obstacles into opportunity,' he told My Fox Boston. 'How much do you have to rebound from, how much do you have to climb up from? The the answer is, however much is there to be climbed.' Pierce left his wheelchair for good in 2006 and was soon climbing plenty - all 48 mountains in New Hampshire, to be exact. And he was running again too, participating in 30 road races with his guide dog Quinn. 'When you can't walk, you learn what a gift it is to celebrate walking, climbing, running, whatever it is,' he said. And Pierce is now a viral star after his incredible performance at a Tough Mudder competition in California last week, where a video captured him completing the 'King of the Swingers' obstacle. Pierce left his wheelchair for good in 2006. He has since climbed all 48 mountains in New Hampshire, as well as run 30 road races, with his guide dog Quinn . Pierce decided to run the 2015 Boston Marathon in honor of Quinn after the dog passed away from bone cancer last year . The challenge, just one of many in the team-oriented 10-12 mile obstacle course, required Pierce to jump off a ledge and grab on to a rope, according to the Tough Mudder's website. As Pierce swung through the air, he successfully hit the bell each participant must try and ring, before falling 25 feet into a pit of muddy water. 'My fingers just grazed the bell but it started ringing and tipping and the crowd went crazy,' he told My Fox Boston. Now Pierce is hoping to hear he will hear the crowd cheer at the end of the Boston Marathon finish line, a race he is running in memory of Quinn, who passed away from bone cancer last year. It was Quinn who helped Pierce cross the finish line at Boston's shorter 5K run just a day before the bombings in 2013. And it is Quinn who will be on Pierce's mind as he runs the April 20 race. 'I'm going to savor all these people running with me, all these people lining the streets,' he told WMUR 9. 'And I'm going to savor one really mighty guide dog.' Pierce has run three marathons just this year in preparation for the Boston Marathon on April 20 .

Randy Pierce was one of only 10 percent of competitors to successfully leap off a ledge, grab onto a rope and ring a bell while 25 feet in the air . Pierce lost his sight at 22 from a neurological disease . He left his wheelchair for good in 2006 and has been running and climbing ever since . Hiked all 48 mountains in New Hampshire with his guide dog Quinn . Will run in memory of Quinn, who passed away last year from cancer .

Young father: Michael Owen was preparing for his daughter's fifth birthday when he was killed along with his friend Kyle Careford in East Sussex . Tributes have been paid to two young friends who tragically died after their car crashed into a church wall. The men, named locally as Michael Owen and Kyle Careford, were killed in the road accident in Crowborough, East Sussex in the early hours of Sunday morning. Mr Owen, 21, had just received news of a job offer and was preparing for his daughter's fifth birthday when he was killed. His grieving family have spoken of how loved he was and say they still can't accept he's gone. Describing Mr Owen's relationship with his daughter Lily-Rose Iris, his father Stephen, 50, said: 'He was only 16 when he had her but he was responsible and loved her to bits. 'He was with her any second he could be. He was always so safe. Did something fail on the car or did they hit the curb?' Mr Owen's stepmother Sylvia added: 'Everybody loved him. He had so many friends and everyone's absolutely devastated. 'He was a lovely person and he was a brilliant father. 'Until we see him we can't accept it. We keep getting up in the night and looking for his car down the road.' Kyle Careford, the other man in the car, is thought to have died just days before turning 21. It is believed that one of the men lost control of the Renault Clio they were travelling in as it came round a bend, smashing into a church's stone wall before finishing on its roof. Skid marks lead up to an approximately ten metre long gap in a sandstone wall that was destroyed in the crash. Flowers and tributes have been left at the scene by family and friends. One heartbreaking card to Mr Owen reads: 'To daddy, I love you so much. I'm gonna miss you every day. Love u daddy. Lily and Josh.' Mr Owen was still at school when he fathered Lily-Rose with his former partner Lauren Molloy. A card signed by Lauren, believed to be Lily-Rose's mother Ms Molloy, read: 'I can't describe how heartbroken I am. I love you so much and so does our beautiful princess. 'You was an amazing dad and was always there for me. I'm so sorry I didn't let us be a family again. Tragic: Flowers and tributes have been left at the scene of the accident, which happened in front of a church . Crash scene: The wall hit by the car is almost completely demolished and there are skid marks on the road . 'If only I could turn back time I would take you back straight away. I will do everything for our daughter I promise and I will tell her how amazing you are.' The 21-year-old worked in book printing but on Friday he was told he had landed a new job in window screen repair at the same firm as his stepbrother Karl Rabbitt, 36. The brother of Mr Careford led tributes to the pair. In a card left at the scene, brother Ben wrote: 'I can't explain how I am feeling. When you left us this morning to be in God's arms you took a piece of me away. 'I'm not quite sure how to tell your niece Grace that her uncle Kyle is now in heaven. I'm sure he will treasure her Frozen onesie even more now.' Tributes have also been paid to the men on Facebook, with friend, Tyler Scales, writing: 'My deepest sympathy and thoughts go out to all those who have loved and lost. 'Be safe, and think about how lucky you really are. Life can be taken so quick it's unbelievable and very unfair. Big love to all those affected by the loss of life.' Another friend, Sheri Pitman added: 'RIP Kyle. You were such a good kid and never deserved that.' Both men were from Tunbridge Wells, Kent, not far from the crash scene. Moving: One of the many notes left by grieving friends and family at the scene of the crash . After hearing a loud bang, local residents quickly called the emergency services, but the men, who had suffered horrific injuries, are thought to have died instantly. Firefighters had to cut their bodies out of the mangled wreckage. There were no other cars involved in the crash. A spokesman for Sussex Police said: 'At about 12.40am on 12 April a collision occurred in Rotherfield Road, Crowborough. A Renault Clio collided with the wall of the church and overturned. 'There were two male occupants on the car and sadly both were declared deceased at the scene. 'Police are carrying out an investigation into the cause of the collision and to identify the two men in the car. 'Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information should contact 101 quoting Operation Lapwing.' It is believed both men will be formally identified tomorrow morning. A spokesman for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service added: 'We attended the scene and the car was on its roof. There were two young males trapped inside who were declared dead at the scene. 'We had to use cutting gear to get them out but they were already dead.'

Crash victims named as Michael Owen, 21, and Kyle Careford, 20 . Mr Owen was preparing for his daughter's fifth birthday when he was killed . Had also just been given new job and family say he was 'an amazing dad' Police appealing for information over Sunday's accident in East Sussex .

David Cameron's desperate attempts to appear cool have failed to impress his children. The Prime Minister has revealed eldest daughter Nancy has taken to likening her father to Phil Dunphy, the embarrassing dad from US hit sitcom Modern Family. He admits the comparison is 'not great', with even his fashion getting the thumbs down from the 11-year-old. David Cameron has revealed eldest daughter Nancy has taken to likening her father to Phil Dunphy (right), the embarrassing dad from US hit sitcom Modern Family . Now in its sixth series, Modern Family is one of the biggest sitcoms to come out of American since Friends . Dunphy, played by Ty Burrell, is one of the stand-out characters in the American show. He is convinced he is a cool parent, a view not shared by his three children or his wife Claire. Mr Cameron, who has often name checked ultra-cool bands to burnish his credentials, revealed the pain of discovering his children really view him as a British version of Dunphy. Nancy has taken to using the putdown 'That is SO Phil Dunphy' to highlight her father's flaws. It occurred on a recent shopping trip, Mr Cameron told The Sunday Times. 'I said, 'That's a nice shirt', and she said, 'Dad, that is so Phil Dunphy'. I thought, 'Oh dear. It's happened'. 'She does regularly say: 'That is so Phil Dunphy'. If you watch Modern Family, you will know what that means. It's not great.' In the show, Dunphy is often mocked by his wife Claire, but has become one of the best loved characters for his pearls of wisdom dubbed 'Phil's-osophy' Samantha Cameron, who has joined her husband on the campaign trail, has also teased the Tory leader over his DIY skills . 'When life gives you lemonade, make lemons. Life'll be all like 'what?!' 'If you're ever in a jam, a crayon scrunched up under your nose makes a good pretend mustache.' 'Some people call me a salesperson. I call myself a salesfriend.' 'If you love something, set it free. Unless it's a Tiger.' 'Watch a sunrise at least once a day.' 'Take a lesson from Parakeets. If you're ever feeling lonely, just eat in front of a mirror.' I got to be the top realtor of the year by thinking inside the box. That's right, I said inside. Because while everyone is chasing each other outside, what is the box? Empty.' 'If you get pulled over for speeding. Tell them your spouse has diarrhoea.' Now in its sixth series, Modern Family is one of the biggest sitcoms to come out of American since Friends, with Dunphy a standout character. The real estate agent's trademark pearls of wisdom have become one of the most popular aspects of the show, and have spawned fansites, online lists and even books. They include gems like: 'If you love something, set it free. Unless it's a Tiger.' Mr Cameron is not averse to making similarly bizarre comments. In the interview he was asked about the low-key nature of the Conservative election campaign so far. Some Tories are asking themselves whether their leader has a tiger in his tank. But the PM insisted: 'I'm hugely enthused. There's not just a tiger, there's a couple of elephants, a lion and a yeti in the tank. This is a very energetic campaign.' Dunphy is often mocked by his wife, particularly by his attempts at DIY around the family home. Last weekend, Samantha Cameron revealed how her husband also struggles with odd jobs. 'Historically, I'm the one with the drill,' she told the Mail on Sunday. 'He's become quite expert at putting together flat-pack furniture over the years. Normally, when I've just had a baby.' Mr Cameron also revealed that Nancy has threatened to a write memoir of her time in Number 10. It would include the embarrassing episode in which her father mistakenly left her in a pub. Mr Cameron also revealed that Nancy has threatened to a write memoir of her time in Number 10, including the embarrassing episode in which her father mistakenly left her in The Plough pub . The PM added: 'She sometimes stands on a table outside the pub in Cadsden recounting the story of how she was left [there]. 'Every now and again there are Morris dancers so there's competing entertainment with Nancy telling her story and me with my head in my hands.'

Prime Minister reveals 11-year-old daughter's withering comparison . Phil Dunphy is the hapless father loved for his bizarre pearls of wisdom . Nancy threatens a No.10 memoir including how she was left in a pub .

One of the earliest Spitfires ever to go into action has gone on sale for £2.5 million after spending 40 years buried in sand on the French beach it crashed on. The Mark 1 version of Reginald Mitchell's famous design was among the first built in March 1940 but Spitfire P9374, once flown by an airman involved in the Great Escape, never made it to the Battle of Britain as it crash-landed in May 1940. The fighter plane, dubbed the ballerina because of its grace in the skies, was being piloted by Flying Officer Peter Cazenove over Dunkirk when it was hit by a single bullet from a German Dornier bomber. Before it was lost, Spitfire P9374 was at one point almost certainly flown by Squadron Leader Roger Bushell, later 'Big X', who was part of the famous breakout from German prisoner of war camp Stalag Luft III. Scroll down for video . Back in the sky: This iconic Mark 1 plane was among the first built in March 1940, but Spitfire P9374 never made it to the Battle of Britain as it crash-landed over Dunkirk in May 1940. In 1980 the wreckage was discovered when part of it was spotted poking out from its sandy grave . Beached: German soldiers sitting on the Spitfire brought down on the wet sands at Calais by Flying Officer Peter Cazenove. It had been hit by a single bullet from a German Dornier bomber. The plane was consumed by the sandy beach and remained there for 40 years . Captured: The fighter plane (pictured left) was being piloted by Flying Officer Peter Cazenove (right) over Dunkirk when it was hit by a single bullet from a German Dornier bomber. Cazenove was then captured by the Nazis and taken to the Stalag Luft III prisoner of war camp . Cazenove, a 32-year-old Old Etonian of the stock-broking dynasty flying his first combat mission, had no choice but to bring the aircraft down on the wet sands at Calais, despite radioing in to say 'Tell mother I'll be home for tea!' shortly before doing so. He was then captured by the Nazis and also taken to the Stalag Luft III prisoner of war camp, famous for The Great Escape. The plane became consumed by the sandy beach and remained there for the next 40 years. In 1980 the wreckage was discovered when part of it was spotted poking out from its sandy grave. It was corroded and covered in barnacles but amazingly still intact. The plane was dragged from the beach and taken to the Musée de l'Air in Paris. Sadly, Cazenove died just a few weeks before the Spitfire was discovered. Shortly before he passed away he is even said to have told his wife ‘I wonder whatever happened to my Spitfire'. Steeped in history: A technician with the propeller of the restored Supermarine Spitfire (pictured left) at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, Cambridgeshire, and pilot Ken Wilkinson (right), who is photographed with the Spitfire that he flew during the Second World War . Second World War Spitfire pilot Ken Wilkinson posed next to the Mark 1 aircraft at the Imperial War Museum earlier today. The Spitfire, one of the last of its kind remaining, is due to be auctioned for charity on July 9 and is expected to fetch up to £2.5million . Donation: The plane was bought by American billionaire philanthropist Thomas Kaplan after it was discovered in 1980. He had it restored to its original condition and now plans to donate the proceeds from the sale to the RAF Benevolent Fund and wildlife charity Panthera . The Spitfire P3974 after its restoration . Originally built at the Vickers Armstrong factory in Southampton, Spitfire P3974 was delivered to 92 Squadron at RAF Croydon in March 1940, one of the most celebrated squadrons in the RAF. The Merlin III engine installed in P9374 was built at Rolls-Royce, Derby, on October 27 1939. During Spitfire P9374's service with 92 Squadron it is known to have been flown by at least eight different pilots, and was almost certainly flown by the squadron's commanding officer Squadron Leader Roger Bushell, later 'Big X' of the Great Escape fame. Records show that P9374 had a total flight time of 32 hours and 5 minutes at the time of its loss. Eventually the plane was bought by American billionaire philanthropist Thomas Kaplan, who had it meticulously restored to its original condition by a team of expert engineers. Mr Kaplan, an Oxford-educated gold trader, owns both of the surviving Mk1 Spitfires. He has now listed the plane Cazenove piloted for sale through London auctioneers Christie's UK, 75 years since the Battle of Britain, with an estimate of £2.5 million. He plans to donate the proceeds to the RAF Benevolent Fund and wildlife charity Panthera. The other Mk1 - N3200 - will be gifted to The Imperial War Museum Duxford. Mr Kaplan said: 'When my great childhood friend Simon Marsh and I embarked upon this project, it was to pay homage to those who Winston Churchill called The Few, the pilots who were all that stood between Hitler's darkness and what was left of civilization. 'These coming events are more than anything else, concrete gestures of gratitude and remembrance for those who prevailed in one of the most pivotal battles in modern history. 'The return to Duxford of N3200 which was itself piloted by the heroic Commander of RAF Duxford, is an act of love for Britain that began with my and Simon's mutual passion for aircraft and desire to enshrine a British legacy.' He added: 'The sale of P9374 for charity is likewise an opportunity to share that passion with others and to benefit causes that have moved me since boyhood. 'The RAF Benevolent Fund represents a way to honour that breed who gave so much for Britain when its existence was imperilled.' John Romain, pilot and chief engineer at the Aircraft Restoration Company which undertook the project, said the original Spitfire is a remarkable piece of Second World War history. He said: 'We have restored it over the last five years. It came to us quite literally in boxes of parts that had been removed from the beach in France. 'We spent five years restoring it back to its original state - it is unique in that sense. 'We have seen Spitfires at auction before, but many years ago. This one is particularly special, it is very unusual to see a Spitfire like this go to auction. 'It was a special project for me to be involved in.' Experts say the plane offers a unique insight into the skirmishes Allied pilots faced. Robert Copley, Christie's UK deputy chairman, said: 'Christie's is proud to be entrusted with the sale of this Spitfire; a truly iconic aircraft which is symbol of the bravery of The Few in the Battle of Britain'. Second World War Spitfire pilot Ken Wilkinson (pictured) with the plane . The cockpit of the restored Supermarine Spitfire, which was one of the first Spitfires ever built in 1940, at Duxford's Imperial War Museum . Records show that the P9374 Spitfire (pictured left and right) had a total flight time of 32 hours and 5 minutes at the time of its loss . When Luftwaffe commander Hermann Göring asked his flying ace Adolf Galland what he needed to win the Battle of Britain, he replied: ‘A squadron of Spitfires.’ The plane was so feared by the Luftwaffe that many Nazi crews claimed to have been shot down by one when they had really been downed by the slower, more numerous, Hurricane. The first plane shot down by a Spitfire was an RAF Hurricane in 1939 in a friendly fire incident known as the Battle of Barking Creek. After D-Day, flying ace Johnnie Johnson organised a supply run of Spitfires with barrels of beer slung under each wing to bring the ‘necessities of life’ to pilots on front-line airfields in Normandy. Spitfires were occasionally painted pink to blend in with the sunset and sunrise when used for low-level reconnaissance flights. Its pilot, Mr Cazenove, who came from a banking dynasty, was part of the ill-fated bid for freedom from Stalag Luft after he had been captured by German forces. He did not manage to get away as he was a big man who couldn't fit in the escape tunnel - which probably saved his life. Mr Romain said: 'He got involved in the Great Escape, but luckily for him he didn't escape that day. Most of his colleagues who did were then shot. 'He came back to the UK after the war.' Spitfire P9374 is now flyable once more and will take to the skies again at IWM Duxford in the VE Day Anniversary Air Show on May 23 and 24. 'We have restored 18 Spitfires over the years but have never been asked to restore one to such an exacting standard,' Mr Romain added. 'I've done the test flying and it was beautiful to fly. It really is a beautiful aircraft. It has flown at Duxford and people there started calling it "the ballerina", and that nickname has stuck.' Mr Kaplan said he embarked on the project because he wanted to 'enshrine a British legacy'. Robert Copley, deputy chairman of Christie's UK, said: 'Christie's is proud to be entrusted with the sale of this Spitfire; a truly iconic aircraft which is symbol of the bravery of The Few in the Battle of Britain. 'We look forward to seeing this extraordinary Mk.1 Spitfire reach new heights at The Exceptional Sale, which will be a unique moment in auction house history.' The sale will take place in London on July 9. The Merlin III engine installed in P9374 was built at Rolls-Royce, Derby, in October 1939. The iconic aircraft's sale will take place on July 9 . Taking to the skies: Spitfire P9374 will be flying again at IWM Duxford in the VE Day Anniversary Air Show on May 23 and 24 . During Spitfire P9374's service with 92 Squadron it is known to have been flown by at least eight different pilots, and was almost certainly flown by the squadron's commanding officer Squadron Leader Roger Bushell, later 'Big X' of the Great Escape fame .

The Mark 1 version of the iconic plane was one of the first Spitfires to go into action, and was built in March 1940 . But Spitfire P9374 never made it to Battle of Britain as it crash-landed on French beach and lay hidden for 40 years . At one point it was almost certainly flown by Squadron Leader Roger Bushell, later Big X of the Great Escape fame . The wreckage was discovered in 1980 and restored to its original condition. It is to be auctioned for £2.5million .

The Residence: Inside The Private World Of The White House . by Kate Andersen Brower . (Harper £18.99) For Americans, the White House is as iconic and royal a palace as you can get. For non-Americans, it is a respected power symbol,but not one to be especially loved. Kate Brower, an American journalist assigned to cover the Obama White House, became intrigued by the workings of the mansion after watching Downton Abbey.She set about interviewing the staff, who number at least 100, to build up a comparable picture of the American version of Upstairs, Downstairs. The staff all live out in Washington and commute in. The hours are long. Those on duty cannot go home until the President retires and goes to bed. So they see little of their families and are often divorced as a result. The pay is not great, but the job is prestigious and passed by personal recommendation among friends. Most of them have stayed there for 20 years or more. Ronald Reagan (pictured with his wife, Nancu) , on the other hand, was over-chummy, so eager to talk to them that servants actually tried to dodge him in order not to get caught for hours . The West Wing is the President’s office quarters; the East Wing belongs to the First Lady and her office staff. ‘The Residence’, as the living quarters are called, really begins on the second floor and is kept hidden from the hundreds of tourists who parade through the state rooms every afternoon. Keeping the organisation running smoothly, from the workshops in the basement to the snipers on the roof, is a complex operation. It costs money — $13 million a year from government funds, plus a hefty contribution from the First Family itself. Presidents and their wives have to pay for their own food and drink and that of their personal guests. They are also charged for dry-cleaning. Even well-heeled First Ladies are always appealing to keep the bills down, especially in the kitchens where top chefs are above such considerations as cost. Jackie Kennedy was heard to complain: ‘We haven’t nearly as much money as you read in the papers’; while the Carters even asked the kitchen to serve them leftovers for their personal meals. The White House is never untenanted. The changeover of President takes place at 12 noon on Inauguration Day. Between then and 5pm, the entire moving out and in of the two families and their respective belongings has to be completed. The staff include ushers, chefs, maids, doormen, engineers, plumbers, full-time florists (the flower bill is enormous), even calligraphers who are kept busy writing invitations in fine script. But the glory of the place is its corps of butlers — six of them full-time, plus dozens more called in for big receptions, parties and dinners. Even well-heeled First Ladies are always appealing to keep the bills down, Jackie Kennedy (pictured with her John F Kennedy) was heard to complain: ‘We haven’t nearly as much money as you read in the papers’ Most, by tradition, are black. There is a picture of ten of them taking a break between courses in their black ties. What is the collective noun for such a fine body of men? A bevy of butlers? The Kennedys and the Clintons liked staying up late and entertaining until 2am, which meant that those on duty didn’t get home until much later than that. This didn’t go down well. Oddly enough, the best-liked couple were the older Bushes — George H. W. and his wife, Barbara, who were used to having plenty of servants and were relaxed and genuinely concerned about them. The black staff, especially the elderly butlers who remembered segregation, are especially proud to serve the Obamas as the first black presidential family. One found Obama and his wife, Michelle, celebrating gaining The White House on their first night there with an impromptu dance to a record by Mary J. Blige. And yet the Obamas have turned out to be rather reserved and distant with the staff — even, says one, ‘stand-offish’. Ronald Reagan, on the other hand, was over-chummy, so eager to talk to them that servants actually tried to dodge him in order not to get caught for hours. He had a disconcerting habit of sitting around naked reading the newspapers. His wife, Nancy, by contrast, was a martinet who collected Limoges china. Woe betide anyone who broke a piece. She would call a servant to say that the lights needed turning on when the switch was within easy reach. When she was going to be difficult about the meal service, which was frequently, she would send for the chef, cock her head on one side and smile — and then find fault, usually with the desserts served by chef Roland Mesnier. Unlike some presidential couples, the Clintons (pictured) used to share a bedroom — until the Lewinsky scandal - when Bill was relegated to the sofa in the study for a matter of time . Once, she decided at the last moment that the dessert for a state dinner should be sugar baskets each containing three sugar tulips. Chef Roland objected: ‘But there are only two days left until the dinner!’ She cocked her head: ‘Roland, you have two days and two nights before the dinner.’ Richard Nixon installed a bowling alley in the basement. He used to wander into the kitchens for a chat and discovered a washer-up who was also a keen bowler. They went on playing until 2am. Nixon then wrote a note to the man’s wife to explain why he was so late home. The Carters made news by appointing a convicted murderess as nanny to their daughter, Amy. Rosalynn Carter was convinced she was innocent, and the first family’s confidence was justified when the verdict was reversed. Unlike some presidential couples, the Clintons used to share a bedroom — until the Lewinsky scandal reached its height in 1998. For three or four months, Hillary made Bill sleep on a sofa in a study attached to the bedroom. Most women on the staff thought he’d got what he deserved. The feuding Clintons were the talk of the staff, who overheard their bad language and the sound of objects being thrown in bedrooms. Hillary’s voice screaming ‘Goddam bastard!’ was followed by a heavy thud. Much blood was discovered all over the bed. No one believed that her husband, who needed several stitches, had walked into a bathroom door in the dark, as he explained. ‘We’re pretty sure she clocked him with a book,’ said one member of staff. There were certainly plenty to hand — there were at least 20 on the Clintons’ bedside tables, including the Bible. But the biggest disturber of the peace was the huge bully from Texas, Lyndon B. Johnson, who succeeded the assassinated J. F. Kennedy. He gloried in his size (6 ft 3 in) and his achievements. He had TV sets installed everywhere and kept several on loudly as he watched himself in the newscasts. He undressed in front of the staff and gave them instructions while sitting on the lavatory, whose seat had to be replaced with a bigger one when he broke it. He drove the plumbers to nervous breakdowns over his shower. It was never hot enough nor strong enough for him. They replaced one after the other until the water came out as if from a fire hose and the heat generated set off the fire alarm. One water jet had to be aimed precisely at his penis (which he called ‘Jumbo’) and another up his rear end. He raged at the plumbers until he got satisfaction. Such was the man who escalated the Vietnam War.

For non-Americans the White House it is a respected power symbol . A journalist assigned to cover the Obama White House became intrigued . She interviewed staff to get an insight into the inner workings of the house .

(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 .

An New Jersey police lieutenant who pleaded guilty to a lewdness charge after allegedly masturbating in a Starbucks says his post-traumatic stress disorder is to blame. In May 2014, Benito Gonzalez Jr.,46, was suspended from duty after being arrested for allegedly exposing his genitals and touching himself inappropriately while seated at a table in a Cherry Hill Starbucks, police say. A surveillance photo posted to the Cherry Hill police Facebook page led to the 17-year Camden police veteran's arrest -- the photo has since been deleted and is now being used as evidence, the Courier-Post reports. Blame: Benito Gonzalez, 46 (photographed), who pleaded guilty to a lewdness charge after allegedly masturbating in a Starbucks says his post-traumatic stress disorder is to blame . The father-of-three was found guilty of the offense last month and is currently suspended without pay, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports . While county officials are working to fire the lieutenant's, the Post reports, Gonzalez claims the incident -- which he says he does not remember -- is the culmination of a three-year downward spiral following a traumatic experience more than three years ago, the Inquirer  reports. It all began in June 2011 when Gonzalez, who ran the department's narcotics unit, had an encounter with a drug dealer, 32-year-old Adam Reed. In the altercation, Gonzalez dived to the ground, injuring his hamstrings, as Reed fired shots at him from a handgun. Reed then pointed the gun at Gonzalez's head and pulled the trigger. But the weapon malfunctioned, saving Gonzalez's life, and Reed was later sentenced to 66 years in prison, the Inquirer reports. 'I just saw my life completely over,' Gonzalez told the Inquirer, 'I thought I was dead.' Gonzalez's career seemed to flourish and the 46-year-old was even promoted to lieutenant in 2013. But Gonzalez said he used his job as a way to escape his crumbling mental health. Starbucks: Police Say Gonzalez walked into this Starbucks in Cherry Hill, while off-duty, pulled down his pants and masturbated at one of the coffee-shops tables . In evaluations after the incident, psychologists recognized that Gonzalez had issues linked to the trauma and reportedly gave him the task of deciding whether to stay with the department. He chose to stay and tried hiding his problems from his co-workers telling the Inquirer that he didn't want to seem 'weak' or incapable of dong his job. In the years following the incident, Gonzalez would be diagnosed with PTSD, suffer panic attacks, experience flashbacks of the traumatic incident, and even contemplate suicide. It was not long after considering suicide that Gonzalez, while off-duty, walked into the Starbucks on Route 70 and committed the lewd act. Gonzales claims he was intoxicated and in a blackout state as a result of the trauma and only remembers drinking before going to the Starbucks and returning home that night, the Inquirer reports. He said he did not know he had been at the Starbucks until police contacted him and told him he was being charged. Gonzalez is set to appear at an administrative hearing Wednesday where his attorney will ask the department to briefly reinstate the lieutenant so he could apply for his more than $60,000 accidental-disability pension -- which law enforcement officials can receive after suffering disabilities from an incident, the Inquirer reports. The pension represents a majority of Gonzalez's income, needed to provide for his wife and three children, aged 16, 15, and 8. His wife says she fears the family will have to move from its home due to the financial strain. While the fate of Gonzalez's pension is unknown, the Post reports that a judge last month approved Gonzalez's participation in a conditional dismissal program. The program would require Gonzalez to undergo a one-year probationary period where he would be monitored. If he does not violate the probation, the lewdness charge could be dismissed, and he could have the charge expunged from his records six months later.

Camden, New Jersey, police lieutenant Benito Gonzalez, 46, pleaded guilty to a lewdness charge after touching himself inappropriately in a Starbucks . Gonzalez says he does not remember the incident and claims it was the result of trauma from a near-death experience more than three years ago . Gonzalez, who is suspended without pay, is fighting for his more than $60,000 pension, but county officials are pushing for his termination .

Everybody knows that New York is called ‘The Big Apple’, that London is known as ‘The Old Smoke’ and that Paris is referred to as ‘The City of Love’ – but do you know why? Some nicknames refer to the ancient heritage of the city, some refer to the industry found in the city, some refer to the cities’ environment – there are a variety of reasons these cities have earned their unique monikers. Flights company Just The Flight have researched city nicknames all over the world, finding out the real stories behind each and every one of them to produce a handy infographic. Taking a wild guess at why Las Vegas is often referred to as ‘Sin City’, for example, might seem incredibly obvious - but the nickname actually came about before the Las Vegas was even built. In fact, it stemmed from a street known as Block 16 that became famous in the early 1900s for selling alcohol and for offering prostitution. Harry Peters, from Just The Flight, told MailOnline Travel: 'Block 16 and the surrounding area was demolished after the Second World War, and Las Vegas as we know it today was built up around it – but the ‘Sin City’ nickname has stuck, and is still rather relevant today.' Singapore, or ‘Lion City’, is another interesting one. ‘Singapura’ literally translates to ‘Lion City’ but the reason for the name came about as the founder, Sir Stamford Raffles, supposedly saw a merlion – a mix between a mermaid and a lion – despite lions not even being native to the city at all. Some nicknames come from terms journalists have used to describe the city and some, such as Dallas being known as ‘Big D’, don’t quite have the same history to them. Las Vegas is known as Sin City now for it's gambling and temptation - but the nickname dates back to a building used by prostitutes . The history of Philadelphia is recognised by its nickname of 'The City Of Brotherly Love'. English Quaker William Penn founded the city in 1682 and wanted it to be a place of harmony and substance. Amsterdam in the Netherlands is known for its great number of canals, and so even if you didn't know, you could understand why it is known as 'The Venice Of The North.' Venice, however isn't known as 'The Amsterdam Of The South'. The northeastern city has the tag 'The Bride Of The Sea,' that relates to a ceremony where the doge (leader) throws a ring into the sea so that Venice is 'married.' And Paris might be known as 'The City Of Love' for its romantic architecture and stunning landmarks, but it is tagged 'The City Of Light' after it became the first in Europe to use electric street lamps.

Las Vegas' nickname of Sin City relates to a building prostitutes used . London known as The Old Smoke owing to the 1952 Great Smog . Singapore literally translates as Lion City after founder said he saw a 'merlion' - a cross between a mermaid and lion .

Dave King has moved closer to becoming Rangers chairman after the Court of Session cleared him to return as a director of the club. And the South African-based businessman hopes yesterday’s decision will now convince the SFA to pass him as ‘fit and proper’ in the final stage of approval. King won around 85-per-cent shareholder backing to return to the Rangers boardroom at the club’s pivotal extraordinary general meeting last month, but has been holding off from taking up a post until he has cleared all regulatory barriers. Dave king is back on the Rangers board after being cleared by the Court of Session . Rangers players applaud as they leave the pitch following their 2-1 defeat of Hearts at the weekend . He required the consent of the court due to previously being a director in the Ibrox oldco which entered liquidation in 2012. ‘I am delighted that at a Court of Session hearing this morning before Lord Woolman my application to become a director of Rangers International Football Club PLC was granted,’ said King in a statement. ‘Today’s decision has removed the final legal hurdle for me to take up my role on the board following the overwhelming mandate at the EGM. ‘The previous board had raised a little known legal provision stating that because I was a director of Rangers oldco within 12 months of its liquidation that I must obtain court sanction before becoming a director of RIFC because the word “Rangers” is in both company names. ‘A court would not grant leave to an applicant unless it is satisfied that the circumstances warrant such approval. King (centre) celebrates success at the club's EGM alongside John Gilligan (left) and Paul Murray (right) ‘Any affected party, eg the liquidator or an aggrieved creditor of the previous company, has the right to be heard at such a hearing. ‘The liquidation of Rangers oldco and the formation of Rangers Newco were not conducted clandestinely but in the full glare of publicity. ‘However, being aware of the provision, I sought leave of the Court to accept my board appointment. ‘Hopefully, this endorsement will also provide the SFA with additional comfort to complete its consideration of my fit and proper status. ‘All Rangers supporters have suffered from the failure of full and proper corporate governance over the last four years. ‘I am anxious to play my part in ensuring that this is comprehensively remedied for present and future generations of Rangers supporters. ‘I have fully cooperated with the SFA over the last few weeks and thank them for the care and attention with which they have undertaken this task. ‘I must be the most scrutinised candidate in Scottish football history but accept this as being preferable to the lack of scrutiny that has been the case in Rangers recent past — and possibly other clubs. ‘I hope matters can be swiftly concluded now that, with the permission of the court, I can take up my role as a director of RIFC.’

Businessman has been cleared by Court of Session to become director . Dave King hopes SFA will pass him to take role as Ibrox chairman . King is the largest shareholder of the former Scottish champions .

A midwife has today accepted her mistakes 'contributed' to the deaths of two babies at a scandal-hit maternity unit. Marie Teresa Ratcliffe refused to defend herself against a raft of misconduct charges, choosing not to show up at her fitness to practise hearing at the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). She also declined to send a lawyer in her place. The panel has been told Ms Ratcliffe accepts 77 allegations relating to her care and treatment of 14 patients at the scandal-hit Furness General Hospital in Cumbria between February 2004 and September 2013. Former midwife Marie Ratcliffe refused to defend herself against 77 misconduct charges at a fitness to practise hearing in front of the Nursing and Midwifery Council. She worked at the scandal-hit Furness General Hospital where Joshua Titcombe, pictured, died at just nine days old . They include the allegations that, in relation to two babies - one of whom died in February 2004 and another in September 2008 - Ms Ratcliffe's conduct 'contributed to the death' of, and/or caused the patient's baby 'to lose a significant chance of survival'. The allegations against Ms Ratcliffe also included claims she failed to adequately monitor patients, record key observations in patient notes or request assistance from doctors. Amanda Hamilton, representing the NMC, read out a letter written by Ms Ratcliffe which said that she will 'regret what happened for the rest of my life'. Ms Ratcliffe told the panel she is no longer a midwife, and has no intentions of returning to the profession. In the letter read to the NMC panel, sitting in Stratford, east London, Ms Ratcliffe said: 'I am a human being of good will and I accept that I have made mistakes and apologise to those affected by them.' In the letter, Ms Ratcliffe said she felt 'it was important not to delay' proceedings any further or efforts for people to look in to what happened by 'defending myself against these charges'. She denied being part of any cover-up or collusion of what had happened or effort to 'conceal the truth'. In March, an independent investigation into what happened at Furness General Hospital between 2004 and 2013, found failures led to the avoidable deaths of 11 babies and one mother . Marie Ratcliffe is the first of eight midwives accused of misconduct and poor care at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust to appear before the NMC. In March, the independent inquiry into the failings at Morecambe Bay, led by Bill Kirkup, found failures at the trust led to the avoidable deaths of at least 11 babies and one mother. Feuding medics, an obsession with natural childbirth, and a tight knit group of midwives who dubbed themselves 'The Musketeers' contributed to a 'distressing chain of events' which led to avoidable harm to mothers and babies, at Furness General Hospital in Barrow, Cumbria. The independent investigation into serious incidents at the hospital between 2004 and 2013 uncovered a series of failures 'at every level' - from the maternity unit to those responsible for regulating and monitoring the trust which runs the unit. The report slammed the clinical competence of staff, a 'them and us' culture between midwives, obstetricians and paeditricians and an over-zealous pursuit of natural childbirth 'at all costs' by a small group of dominant midwives. It found 'shocking' substandard clinical competence, extremely poor working relationships between different staff groups and repeated failure to investigate adverse incidents properly and learn lessons. And the report suggests that when babies died, midwives conspired to cover up the failings. In total eight midwives who worked at the trust could face disciplinary action. The NMC said last year that four midwives should face hearings. Meanwhile another four midwives are still the subject of further investigations. She noted that the system had been flawed but that she was governed by those procedures. She stated that 'in writing these words I seek no leniency' adding 'I accept things I cannot change.' Panel chairman Gary Leong said: 'By her letter Ms Ratcliffe is aware of the proceedings. 'She has voluntarily absented herself. She is very clear that she does not wish to defend herself against these charges. 'In light of that the panel considers that an adjournment would not change the circumstances. She does not wish to come.' He said the hearing is a matter of public interest, and as such will continue today. The proceedings will hear from two of the women who were under the care of the former midwife when they lost their baby. The hearing was told about the first incident occurred in 2004 in relation to the mother referred to a Patient A. Ms Hamilton, for the NMC, said another midwife present at the birth said the baby 'was placed by the side of Patient A and appeared purple, blue and lifeless'. The baby was taken to a specialist unit in Liverpool Women's Hospital where it died on February 26, 2004. The second death of a baby occurred in September 2008. Other allegations she faces in regards to the Patient B's baby include a failure to record or observe maternal blood pressure and that she failed to adequately monitor and/or ensure the foetal heart rate was normal. The misconduct hearing, which is expected to last a month, will hear from several witnesses including the two patients who lost their children. The hearing heard that Ms Ratcliffe qualified as a midwife in 1990 and in 1997 she was promoted to a Band 7 Midwife at Furness General Hospital, part of the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, where she worked until January 2014. The hearing continues.

Marie Ratcliffe accepts 77 allegations of misconduct and poor care . She worked as a midwife at the scandal-hit Furness General Hospital . NMC heard she accepts her conduct 'contributed to the death of' and/or caused two babies to 'lose a significant chance of survival' Independent inquiry into hospital's maternity unit found failures led to the avoidable deaths of 11 babies and one mother over nine-year period .

Demand for rubber to make tyres is having a ‘catastrophic’ impact on the world’ s forests, scientists have warned. Up to 21 million acres of jungle will be torn down to make way for rubber plantations in the next decade alone, according to researchers at the University of East Anglia. The demand is putting endangered gibbons, leopards and elephants in south east Asia at risk, a study published in the journal Conservation Letters says. A scene of devastation captured on Indonesia's Borneo island. Endangered species in south east Asia at risk . Lead researcher Eleanor Warren-Thomas said: ‘The tyre industry consumes 70 per cent of all natural rubber grown, and rising demand for vehicle and aeroplane tyres is behind the recent expansion of plantations. ‘But the impact of this is a loss of tropical biodiversity. ‘We predict that between 4.3 and 8.5 million hectares (10.6 - 21 million acres) of new plantations will be required to meet projected demand by 2024. The tyre industry consumes 70 per cent of all natural rubber grown, and rising demand for vehicle and aeroplane tyres is behind the recent expansion of plantations . ‘This will threaten significant areas of Asian forest, including many protected areas.’ She said many protected areas have already been lost to rubber plantations - including three-quarters of the Snoul Wildlife Sanctuary in Cambodia, which was cleared for rubber between 2009 and 2013. Miss Warren-Thomas added: ‘In Cambodia, forest areas earmarked for further rubber plantations contain critically endangered water birds like the White Shouldered Ibis, globally threatened mammals like Eld’s deer and Banteng, and many important primates and carnivores. ‘Macaques and gibbons are known to disappear completely from forests which have been converted to rubber. 'our review shows that numbers of bird, bat and beetle species can decline by up to 75 per cent.’

Up to 21 million acres of jungle will be torn down in the next decade alone . University of East Anglia research says forest species at risk from industry . Rising demand for rubber tyres for cars and planes driving deforestation .

It's been a tough 18 months for Red Bull since their dominant four years at the top of Formula One ended in 2013. The team were well off the pace of Mercedes last season, but could at least count on Daniel Ricciardo to pick up a win or three when the Silver Arrows ran into trouble. However, Red Bull seem to have fallen even further back this season, with rivals, along with former driver and world champion Sebastian Vettel, taking the fight to Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg at the sharp end of the grid. Daniel Ricciardo practices with a martial artist at Guyi Garden ahead of this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix . The Red Bull driver takes instructions to work on his stance as the Formula One circus arrives in Shanghai . Ricciardo smiles as he gets to grips with the stance shown to him by the martial artist . But Ricciardo looks like he has found the formula to kick-start his and the team's season ahead of this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix. The popular Australian met a martial artist at Guyi Garden for a PR event before he starts putting Friday free practice laps around the Shanghai circuit, and attempted to hold different stances and poses as he bids to improve on a sixth place finish in Australia as well as a disappointing 10th in Malaysia. The new skills may not get the few tenths needed to bring Red Bull back to the front of the grid, but the discipline picked up from the session may help him deal with what could turn out to be a frustrating season for the 25-year-old judging by the opening couple of races. Ricciardo greets his trainer ahead of the event held before the weekend's Chinese Grand Prix action gets underway . Red Bull need some guidance following a slow start to the season which has seen them slip behind Ferrari in challenging Mercedes . There was no stopping Ricciardo from dominating Sebastian Vettel at Red Bull last season, but 2015 has been less kind so far . Ricciardo copies his trainer while trying to learn a stance at Guyi Garden in the build up to the Chinese Grand Prix . The martial artist trainer looks on as Ricciardo tries to master a stance taught to him . Ricciardo seemed to enjoy the pre-race event as he is given a helping hand by the instructor . Ricciardo shows off his balancing skills as his instructor shadows the Red Bull star . Getting the hang of it, Ricciardo gives a double fist pump as he hopes to kick-start a disappointing opening to the 2015 F1 season . Red Bull will hope Ricciardo doesn't stretch his new martial art skills too much ahead of this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix . Ricciardo watches and learns as photographers gather round to take pictures and videos of the event . Ricciardo greets fans after arriving at the Shangahi circuit ahead of this weekend's Grand Prix .

Daniel Ricciardo trained with martial artist in PR event ahead of Formula One Chinese Grand Prix . Red Bull have struggled at the start of the 2015 Formula One season as Ferrari have taken fight to Mercedes . Ricciardo finished sixth in Australian Grand Prix and 10th in Malaysian Grand Prix .

Fraser Ross, who founded the Kitson fashion brand, is caught up in a $1million legal wrangle after being accused of swearing at staff in a Los Angeles store . The tycoon behind exclusive fashion brand Kitson has been caught up in a $1million legal wrangle after being accused of swearing at staff in a Los Angeles store. Fraser Ross, who founded the company, is embroiled in a legal dispute after his behaviour led the company running the Kitson branch in Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to file a lawsuit to end their business relationship. Kitson, which has shops in California and the Far East, is hugely popular with celebrities including Victoria Beckham, Lady Gaga and Kylie and Kendall Jenner, who have all been spotted with the brand's blue bags. The multi-millionaire, from Aberdeen, is in the midst of an ugly public battle over allegations he swore at workers at the LAX outlet. Despite bearing the Kitson name - Mr Ross' middle-name - the two stores in LAX are not run by him. Instead, another business called Hudson pays Kitson a licensing fee to use the brand. It is alleged that Mr Ross is unhappy with the way the shops are being managed and has made his feelings clear to staff. Now Hudson has filed a $1million lawsuit to end the business relationship. Brian Timmons, a lawyer for Hudson, said: 'This is like a dysfunctional marriage that has been going on for a long time.' In 2013, Hudson inserted a clause into the contract with Kitson, giving it power to veto any Kitson employee coming to the airport stores. Mr Timmons claims that the firm abided by the agreement until last spring, when Mr Ross began showing up without warning and behaving 'inappropriately' toward employees. He said: 'He started saying, "you are running the brand into the ground. There is too much dust on the shelves". Lots of nitpicky things. 'It's one thing to correct performance or provide criticism to employees. You know the difference when you go over the line, when you use inappropriate adjectives.' Kitson is popular with celebrities, including the likes of Kendall and Kylie Jenner (left) and Jennifer Love Hewitt (right) Despite bearing the Kitson name - Mr Ross' middle-name - the two stores in LAX  (pictured) are not run by him . According to the LA Times, Hudson asked Kitson to pay a $280,000 penalty for violating the terms of their agreement and another $750,000 as compensation for lost profits and the costs of re-branding the two stores after the partnership is terminated. Last month Kitson launched a counter legal action saying that Hudson failed to keep the airport stores sufficiently clean, organised and staffed, and sold non-Kitson merchandise in them. Kitson spokeswoman Courtney Saavedra said Mr Ross did not want to comment. She added: 'Our founder is very passionate about our brand and being represented correctly. That is never going to change. 'As far as berating employees, as far as the language they are stating that's used, that's simply not true.'

Kitson fashion brand founder allegedly swore at employees in LA store . Fraser Ross, from Aberdeen, faces $1million lawsuit following dispute . Firm running his store at LA Airport want to end their business relationship . Stores popular with celebrities including Victoria Beckham and Lady Gaga .

(CNN)Film director David Lynch has confirmed he will no longer direct the revival of "Twin Peaks" -- a cult 1990s television show that was set to return in 2016. The offbeat TV series, created by Lynch and Mark Frost, featured a quirky FBI agent who went to the Pacific Northwest town of Twin Peaks to investigate the mysterious murder of a high school girl named Laura Palmer. The groundbreaking series is considered one of the most influential shows in television history. Lynch broke the news about his departure in a series of tweets, saying that the show's third season will continue without him. He said he felt the network was not offering enough money to produce the show "the way it needed to be done." Lynch also wrote that he had personally called the actors over the weekend to let them know he would no longer be directing. Showtime Network, which will air the nine-episode comeback, released a statement saying they were "saddened" by Lynch's decision. "We were saddened to read David Lynch's statement today since we believed we were working towards solutions with David and his reps on the few remaining deal points," read the statement. "Showtime also loves the world of Twin Peaks and we continue to hold out hope that we can bring it back in all its glory with both of its extraordinary creators, David Lynch and Mark Frost, at its helm." Showtime announced they would produce a third season in October last year. Actor Kyle MacLachlan, who played the coffee-obsessed FBI agent Dale Cooper in the original series, had confirmed he would reprise the lead role for the new season.

David Lynch says he won't be directing new episodes of Twin Peaks . Showtime "saddened" over decision, which involved a dispute over money .

Controversial wellness blogger Belle Gibson is still being investigated over claims she faked her cancer battles, despite reports police had dropped the investigation. Victoria Police had explored the option of criminal charges being levelled against Ms Gibson after people began to question her cancer claims and charity work last month. One of the charges being considered was obtaining financial advantage by deception, but it had been dropped, according to the Herald Sun. Scroll down for video . Belle Gibson: Doubt has been cast on the Whole Pantry founder's stories as people demand answers from the health guru . However, Victoria Police told Daily Mail Australia that its position in regards to the ongoing investigation, spearheaded by Consumer Affairs Victoria, had not changed. 'I know other things have been said this morning, but our approach is the same as it was yesterday and the day before that,' a Victoria Police spokeswoman said. Consumer Affairs Victoria said the investigation is continuing. 'As far as we're aware, nothing has changed,' a spokeswoman told Daily Mail Australia. The decision comes after Ms Gibson has expressed concern over her family's safety in her first comments to media since she admitted her terminal cancer may have been 'misdiagnosed'. Doting young mum: Ms Gibson has expressed concern about her family's safety after her son's childcare details were allegedly placed online . In an interview with Daily Mail Australia, Ms Gibson claimed her son's childcare details, her home address and floor plan had been posted online amidst the fierce backlash against her. She said that was the reason 'police came to our home checking in on my safety' last week. Ms Gibson also hit out at some of her critics, saying that while she understood 'everyone's anger and confusion', some people had responded 'maliciously'. Ms Gibson's remarks came during a devastating 24 hours for her business, with local publisher Penguin Books and a U.S. publishing house dumping Ms Gibson's Whole Pantry recipe book. The Whole Pantry, a popular app, gained media attention because of Ms Gibson's remarkable story about cancer survival . 'Our address being posted online to a website... is not OK,' she said, providing Daily Mail Australia with screenshots of her address posted on Facebook. The Instagram star did not address questions concerning her cancer diagnosis, saying she would 'have a statement live this week' where she would address medical questions. 'Our address being posted online to a website... is not OK,' she said, providing Daily Mail Australia with screenshots of her address posted on Facebook. 'I do think it's important for myself and the company to recognise everyone's anger and confusion surrounding this last week, though this doesn't justify how others have perpetuated this or responded so maliciously.' She has not provided evidence of her childcare or floor plan claims at time of publication. Her remarks came during a devastating 24 hours for her business, with local publisher Penguin Books and a U.S. publishing house dumping Ms Gibson's Whole Pantry recipe book. The book had been written in conjunction with her hugely successful app of the same name, which is set to feature on the Apple Watch. The app gained popularity after Ms Gibson claimed she warded off a terminal brain cancer diagnosis through diet and a holistic approach to life. But after close friends last week cast doubt on these claims, Ms Gibson herself admitted in an interview with The Australian that an announcement last year that her cancer had spread to her liver, spleen, blood and uterus was a 'misdiagnosis'. Ms Gibson explained why she today wiped all her remaining photos from her Instagram account - some had already been removed - and had the Whole Pantry Facebook page deleted. 'At the end of the day, I am a human being on the receiving end of comments, questions and emails and even if the public are used to a digital interaction with me, it does not warrant some of the recent responses,' she said. The Whole Pantry was voted Apple's Best Food and Drink App of 2013 and will feature on the Apple Watch. The technology giant did not respond to Daily Mail Australia's requests for comment on Tuesday . She said the social media accounts were 'further encouraging interactions between those who were angry and encouraging personal data, information or other security-sensitive content to be shared or made light of. 'My son's childcare details were posted online in the midst of this, so I'm sure you can understand how unnecessary, concerning and threatening that is.' Ms Gibson said the statement she was writing was taking 'longer than anticipated' because of media requests and 'constantly arising issues', 'with the paramount focus being protecting the safety of myself and my son'. Victoria Police told Daily Mail Australia they visited an Elwood home last Tuesday evening 'as part of a welfare check. They left shortly after with nil concerns.' Some of Ms Gibson's former followers have taken to social media to try to 'expose' her - posting images of her drinking alcohol before she became a clean-living star and old claims about her battle with cancer. The Belle Gibson Uncovered Facebook page has been sharing images of her sipping beer . Clean-living Belle Gibson, seen here with a pint in her hand, told the friends who have spoken out about her to 'make yourself invisible to me, and my life' The administrators of the Belle Gibson Uncovered Facebook page, which has been sharing images of her sipping beer and champagne and eating vegan doughnuts, said they are doing so because Ms Gibson 'fiercely censors The Whole Pantry Facebook page'. 'The reason is simple, to educate and inform the many people who have already commented on this page feeling betrayed, deceived and let down by someone who they trusted,' they wrote. 'Many people followed this person, they believed in her and some even abandoned conventional medicine in favour of embracing her lifestyle in desperate hope they could cure their illnesses. On Monday afternoon, Australian publisher Penguin said it had been left with 'no other option' but to stop supplying her book in Australia. 'Despite our best endeavours, Penguin Books has not received sufficient explanation from Ms Gibson, author of The Whole Pantry recipe book, in response to recent allegations,' the comapny said in a statement. 'We remain hopeful that we will receive the formal assurances we have requested in the coming days. Ms Gibson has deleted thousands of photos and social media posts which directly reference her multiple cancer diagnoses, but an example of them - seen by Daily Mail Australia - can be found below: . Back in July 2013, Ms Gibson posted on The Whole Pantry Facebook page: 'It's unfortunate that there is someone on my Instagram trying to discredit the natural healing path I am on.' She went on to say: 'As always, with everything, this is my journey and I encourage you to do what is best for your body and situation with love and an open mind. 'I have been healing a severe and malignant brain cancer for the past few years with natural medicine, gerson therapy and foods. 'It's working for me and I am grateful to be here sharing this journey with over 70,000 people worldwide. Thank you for being here - xx Belle.' In a reference to her liver cancer, she posted on Instagram under her account @healing_belle, a photo of a pink smoothie enriched with 'extra support'. 'This one is for my rash (thanks, liver cancer), inflammation (thanks flying) and for general immunity.' In another Instagram post she wrote: 'Going from 6 weeks to live, to celebrating my fourth year with brain cancer, I know now that respecting your own journey and intuitively healing, listening and living as YOUR body, mind and path intended is staple.' In July 2014, she broke the news of further illness to her followers through an impassioned post to her personal Instagram page. It read in part: 'With frustration and ache in my heart // my beautiful, gamechanging community, it hurts me to find space tonight to let you all know with love and strength that I've been diagnosed with a third and fourth cancer. 'One is secondary and the other is primary. I have cancer in my blood, spleen, brain, uterus, and liver. I am hurting,' Ms Gibson wrote. About 12 weeks after the initial post she followed up, revealing she was undergoing 'German integrative oncology protocol'. The Whole Pantry (pictured above, in cookbook form) is also a popular app, which costs $3.79 to download. The app is slated to appear on the new Apple Watch .

Reports police dropped investigation into Belle Gibson's Whole Pantry . However, Victoria Police say its position has not changed . Police had been looking into charging Ms Gibson with deception . Consumer Affairs Victoria will now decide if any offences were committed . Ms Gibson expressed concern over her family's safety in remarks to Daily Mail Australia . Ms Gibson faced backlash since close friends cast doubt about her terminal cancer diagnosis . 'My son's childcare details were posted online,' she claimed, adding that her address and floor plan were also made available . The popular Instagram personality still has not addressed questions about her 'cancer diagnosis'

Dele Alli has set his sights on the Toulon Tournament with England Under 20s as he aims to cap a season that will live long in his memory. The 19-year-old's impressive performances for Milton Keynes Dons earned him a dream move to the Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur in a £5million deal rubber-stamped in January. Loaned back to the Dons for the remainder of the season, Alli's 14 goals have helped keep them in touch with the automatic promotion places in League One. Dele Alli has set his sights on playing for England Under 20s at the Toulon Tournament next month . Dele ALli has impressed for MK Dons this season leading to Tottenham signing him for £5m in January . Alli laid on two assists for team-mate Carl Baker during the Dons' 3-0 home win over Doncaster Rovers on Tuesday night, a result that leaves them a point behind second-placed Preston North End with two matches to play. The season has seen progress for Alli on the international scene too, with good performances for Sean O'Driscoll's Under 19 team. His absence through an ankle injury was a big blow as the team failed to qualify for the Under 19 European Championships but Alli could compensate for that by winning a place in Aidy Boothroyd's Under 20 squad for Toulon next month. Alli told The FA.com: 'I'm not going to lie and say it isn't [a target]. You want to do as well as you can. The aim is to eventually get into the first team. Alli keeps his eyes on the ball as he shoots during MK Dons' victory against Doncaster Rovers on Tuesday . Alli was named Football League Young Player of the Year at the Football League Awards last Sunday . 'Obviously the next step to that is the Under 21s and that's the aim for me to try and break into that squad or the Under 20s. 'I really enjoyed playing for the Under 19s last year, especially with the team we had and the manager. 'We played a real attractive game, and we liked to play football and that is what I'm used to so it wasn't like I was going away and playing a whole new story. 'I've really enjoyed it and obviously my aim is to eventually get into the seniors. So any age group I play in, the better for me. 'The aim next year for me is to play at the highest level I can for England.' Alli poses alongside FA chairman Greg Dyke (left) at the Awards in London on Sunday night . England have been drawn in Group B of the Toulon Tournament with China, Ivory Coast, Mexico and Morocco. They begin their campaign against Morocco on May 28. His influential performance against Doncaster continued another good week for the midfielder, who was voted Young Player of the Year at the Football League Awards on Sunday night. 'It was a real honour to win it - especially with the players I was up against in Patrick [Bamford of Middlesbrough] and Nathan Redmond [of Norwich]. 'They're great players, and from playing with Patrick last season [during his loan spell at MK Dons], I know just how good he is, so it was a great honour and achievement for me. 'But it wouldn't have been able to do it without my team-mates.'

Dele Alli is hoping to be selected to play for England Under 20s next month . The midfielder was signed by Tottenham in January for £5million . Alli was loaned back to former club MK Dons for the rest of the season .

The number of firearm licence holders in New South Wales has increased by more than 20 per cent in the last five years. Currently, a total of 215,462 licences exist compared to the 177,675 owned in 2010, according to figures obtained by News Corp. Tamworth, 403km north of Sydney, was revealed to have the most number of firearm licences - 3259 - with Bathurst, 200km west of Sydney, a close second at 3075. Currently, a total of 215,462 licences exist in New South Wales compared to the 177,675 owned in 2010. Pictured: NSW police busted an illegal firearm operation in the Casino and Lismore areas last month . Both suburbs saw an increase of almost 500 guns in their areas over the last five years. Detective Superintendent Mick Plotecki (pictured) said US's popular national gun laws and pop culture was likely to be driving the increase . Detective Superintendent Mick Plotecki said the United State's popular national gun laws, and the country's influence on Australia through popular culture, was likely to be driving the increase in licence holders in the state. 'There is an element in the community who are swayed by the US culture that guns are a right rather than a privilege,' Supt Plotecki told News Corp. 'Generally speaking however Australians don't have a strong gun culture and recent strong reaction against relaxing our gun ownership laws is indicative of this - Australians don't want lax gun laws'. He added that there did not appear to have been an increase in gun related crime that related to the increase in licences. Although the figures revealed that each person with a licence owns an average of 2.3 guns each, the Firearm Registry's regulations suggest it's not easy to acquire a licence. Each request must include a 'genuine reason', proved through supporting evidence, with each reason in turn holding restrictions on the type of gun that can be owned. Sport, recreational hunting, rural occupation, firearms collection and animal welfare are all listed as 'genuine reasons'. Tamworth, 403km north of Sydney, was revealed to have the most number of firearm licences - 3259 - with Bathurst, 200km west of Sydney, a close second at 3075. Pictured: NSW police seized this gun, amongst many more, during a drug bust in western Sydney in January .

Firearm licence holders grew from 177,675 to 215,462 in the last five years . Tamworth has the most at 3259, with Bathurst a close second at 3075 . However there has not been a related increase in gun related crime . Detective Superintendent Mick Plotecki said U.S.'s popular national gun laws and their influence through pop culture, is likely reason for increase .

Leicester boss Nigel Pearson would have had the 'outstanding' Esteban Cambiasso down as his man of the match in Saturday's 2-1 win over West Ham even if the veteran Foxes midfielder had not scored his fine goal. Cambiasso netted with a sweet strike in the 12th minute to put his side 1-0 up at the King Power Stadium, hitting the ball first time from just outside the box after it had sat up for him from a ricochet. And Pearson said of the 34-year-old former Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Argentina player: 'Even if he hadn't scored the goal, I would still have said he was man of the match. Leicester midfielder Esteban Cambiasso has received high praise from his manager Nigel Pearson . The former Real Madrid and Inter Milan star celebrates after putting his side in the lead against West Ham . Leicester remain rooted to the bottom of the table . 'And with the goal, I think it is pretty obvious he was. I think he was outstanding.' The victory to which Cambiasso contributed - sealed by substitute Andy King's late tap-in, following Cheikhou Kouyate's equaliser around the half-hour - gave Barclays Premier League basement boys Leicester a much-needed boost in their bid for survival. It was their first win in nine league matches and cut the gap between them and safety to four points with eight games left to play. Cambiasso, who has won the Spanish and Italian league titles as well as the Champions League, had said in the build-up to the fixture that helping the club beat the drop would be like claiming another trophy. And Pearson added: 'Success is relative and success in the past for him, with the clubs he has played for, was winning titles and cups, and success for him at Leicester this year will be to be a player who has been instrumental in us avoiding relegation. 'Hopefully he will be a success at that as well. 'I was really pleased with his contribution against West Ham and the other players have a very healthy respect for him.' Pearson congratulates goalscorer Cambiasso after the final whistle of his side's win against the Hammers . Cambiasso, Jamie Vardy (left) and David Nugent (right) look relieved after their narrow home win . Mid-table West Ham, now with only one win in nine league games, almost found themselves 2-0 down early on on Saturday, with goalkeeper Adrian coming to their rescue by saving David Nugent's 15th-minute penalty. But they went on to show plenty of attacking intent from there and nearly took the lead themselves in the second half when Kouyate hit the post. Hammers boss Sam Allardyce was pleased to see his side play in a dynamic style but stressed that, ultimately, a lack of clinical finishing meant they had failed to do their job properly. 'We had enough opportunities, so did they (Leicester) and it was a really open game, really end-to-end stuff,' Allardyce said. 'From an entertainment point of view, for a neutral it was fantastic. 'From our point of view, it is great to play open, attractive football and create chances, but the bottom line is we haven't got anything out of it - and we are here as professionals to come away with what should at least have been a draw.'

Esteban Cambiasso helped his side claim a vital victory against West Ham . Cambiasso scored opening goal in Leicester's 2-1 win over the Hammers . Nigel Pearson has backed the Argentinian to lift Leicester out of drop zone . The Foxes are bottom of the Premier League table with 22 points .

A photographer has described the horror of being left almost completely blind in one eye by her contact lens. Lucy Garrod, now 27, developed an ulcer known as a corneal abrasion, caused by a bacterial infection which grew under her right lens. Miss Garrod had been wearing contact lenses since she was 15 with no problems, but woke up one day with an itchy and irritable right eye. Lucy Garrod, 27, was left partially blind in her right eye after bacteria began growing underneath her contact lens, causing an ulcer known as a corneal abrasion . Miss Garrod had worn contact lenses for 12 years with no problem, but woke up one morning feeling as though her eye was 'the size of a golf ball' Miss Garrod feared she would not be able to carry on with her photography degree due to going partially blind in one eye. But she learned to take photographs with her left eye and passed with first class honours . She said it felt like it had swollen to the size of a golf ball, and rushed to see her GP, who prescribed drops. A few days later her eye was still swollen and bloodshot so she went to hospital, where tests revealed the corneal abrasion. Doctors said the ulcer was growing on the surface of her eye, millimetres away from permanently blinding her. She spent a week in hospital, where medics broke the news that she was still partially blind. As a result, she feared she would not be able to complete the last year of her photography degree. Determined not to give up, she taught herself how to take photographs with her left eye, and passed her degree with first class honours. Fortunately, laser eye surgery was later able to restore her sight. Miss Garrod, a freelance photographer living in London, said: 'That day I'd put my lenses in late that morning, but by 4pm my eye was aching. 'It was itchy and usually if you rub it, it was okay. 'But that day I had a sharp shooting pain, the worst I'd ever experienced. 'Two hours later I took my lenses out and removed my make-up, thinking it might be irritating my eye, but there was no relief. Corneal abrasions are a small scratch on the cornea, the clear window at the front of the eye. They are generally a result of injury to the surface of the eye. Common causes include a fingernail scratching the eye, walking into something, and getting grit in the eye, particularly if the eye is then rubbed. It can also be caused by certain eye conditions, including trachoma, a bacterial infection. Injuries can also be caused by contact lens being put in and removed from the eye. Abrasions are very painful because there are many nerves that supply the cornea. The pain gets better as your eye heals, but this can take between 24 and 48 hours. If the abrasion involves the central part of your cornea, your vision could also be temporarily affected. Apart from the pain, your eye might be watery, red and sensitive to light. If your eye becomes increasingly red or painful after treatment or your sight becomes much more blurred, see an eye doctor again or contact the hospital. Source: Moorfields Eye Hospital . 'I could close my eye and thought that might take the pain away but it didn't and straining gave me a headache. 'I was awake most of the night.' The next morning Miss Garrod, who is originally from Jersey, looked in the mirror and found her eye was swollen. She said: 'It felt like size of a golf ball. 'My GP said I could have conjunctivitis but I'd had it before. 'It made my eye itchy but this felt worse, painful.' She was given eye drops, which she used for a couple of days until the pain got worse and she went to Beckenham Hospital, where she was given cream to soothe her eyes. However, just two days later her eye was so bloodshot she went back to hospital. Tests showed she had a corneal abrasion, an ulcer on her eye, caused by bacteria getting under her lens. Because her eye was so sensitive she spent a week in a dark room, a nurse coming in every half an hour, 24 hours a day, to give her eyes drops. 'The pain was under control but I was so bored,' she recalled. Next, doctors broke the news that she had lost sight in her right eye, due to the ulcer's position. She said: 'The good news was if the ulcer had been millimetres over I would have lost my sight completely. 'As it was slightly off centre, I would be left partially sighted in that eye. 'But I'd got used to that. My vision had been blurred since my eye first itched.' Miss Garrod was terrified she might not be able to complete the second and third years of her photography degree at Bournemouth University. After she was discharged from hospital she had to learn to use her left eye to take pictures. Previously she had used her right eye to do this, but she couldn't now she was partially sighted in that eye. She was told she would not be able to have laser surgery to fix it as it required cutting a flap in the lens, which was not strong enough for the procedure and would tear. Miss Garrod was forced to spend a week in hospital where nurses put drops in her eye every half an hour for 24 hours. Fortunately, years later she had laser eye surgery to restore the sight in her eye . Miss Garrod struggled with her photography course as she was partially blinded in one eye. She says her friend Bex (left) helped he take notes and assisted her on shoots . A specialist then suggested she could 'piggy back' her lenses, to improve her sight in that eye. It meant wearing a hard lens directly on her eye as a softer one would sink in to the ulcer, then putting a soft lens on top of that. Miss Garrod said: 'I'd have to get used to wearing two lenses so I said, "I'll just wear glasses." For the next month Miss Garrod continued to use the drops and creams she had been given, to help her eye heal. She said: 'My eye was uncomfortable and still watering. 'I struggled with my uni course and had to teach myself how to use my left eye to take photos as my right one was blurry. 'My tutor said I should take a year out but I refused and stuck it out. 'My best friend, who was on my course, helped me take notes and assisted me with photo shoots. Without her I wouldn't have got through it. 'Then my dad found a specialist who suggested a stronger hard lens to improve my sight.' It meant Miss Garrod could complete her degree and gain a first class honours. She wore the hard lenses for the next few years. However the sight in her right eye was still limited and the lenses started to become irritating and uncomfortable. Then, she was referred to the private London Vision Clinic, and told that in fact she could have laser surgery to renew and improve her sight in both eyes. She said: 'As I'd been told before I wouldn't be able to have laser treatment, I thought they wouldn't be able to help.' But Miss Garrod had surgery on both eyes, to improve her left eye so she wouldn't have to wear glasses or lenses. Miss Garrod wore glasses as a young girl (pictured) but had worn contact lenses ever since she was 15 with no problems, until she developed the corneal abrasion that left her partially blind . Next, ultrasound was used to guide a laser to remove the scarred area of her right eye, while preserving the clear tissue underneath, restoring her sight in that eye. She said: 'The surgery was painless and took only a few days to heal. I was nervous but it was over in a minute and I didn't feel a thing. 'Having an infection was rubbish. 'You don't want these things to happen. 'But if it hadn't, there's no way I would have got to the clinic, where the staff were great. 'After I took out my lenses that day I threw them away but if I'd kept them I could have sent them off to find out what the bacteria was and how it caused my infection. 'I find it hard to understand how a contact lens could have damaged my eye so badly. 'I did everything right but still almost lost my sight.' Rising numbers of young people are suffering potentially devastating eye infections due to a lack of knowledge of the risks of contact lenses, say experts. Opticians advise adhering to the basic hygiene rules below, in order to protect the eyes from infection, injury and disease: . For more information and contact lens advice, visit the British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) website .

Lucy Garrod woke up and felt her eye was very sore and swollen . The had a corneal abrasion - an ulcer on the eye - caused by bacteria . Ulcer was millimeters away from blinding her and left her partially blind . Feared she wouldn't be able to take photos, but learned to use her left eye .

Dozens of Jet Airways passengers experienced some frightening moments today when a plane’s landing gear appeared to collapse as it touched down at an airport in India. The plane, carrying 59 passengers and eight crew members, tilted to one side and its left engine scraped along the runway in Khajuraho. The crew ordered an evacuation after the Boeing 737-800 came to a stop, and passengers slid down the plane’s inflatable slides to safety. Photos provided by a journalist show the plane tilting to one side and its left engine touching the runway . In statements posted on Twitter, Jet Airways described it as ‘a technical problem with the landing gear’ and said reports of a fire are untrue. Passengers spotted smoke outside the plane when the left wing landing gear collapsed, Indian media reported. The incident occurred as flight 9W2423 arrived at the airport in Khajuraho, about 375 miles south-east of Delhi in the state of Madhya Pradesh, from Varanasi, a 45-minute journey. After a brief stop in Varanasi the plane was scheduled to continue to Delhi. Photos provided to MailOnline Travel by a Live India journalist show the plane tilting to the left, with its left engine touching the runway and its emergency slides deployed. Passengers were forced to exit the Boeing 737-800 via its inflatable evacuation slides . Jet Airways said in a statement: ‘Safety chutes were deployed and all 59 passengers and eight crew on board the aircraft disembarked safely and were transferred to the terminal. ‘Jet Airways is making arrangements to transfer outbound guests to Varanasi and Delhi. ‘An additional flight is also being operated on the Delhi-Varanasi sector to assist in accommodating the outbound guests.’ The Mumbai-based airline said India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which is responsible for investigating aviation accidents and incidents, has been informed. It added: ‘The safety of passengers is the airline’s number one priority and Jet Airways will be working closely with the authorities during the investigation into the cause of this incident.’ A government official told the Indian Express that no one was injured, but the runway is expected to be closed for 48 hours.

Incident occurred as the Boeing 737-800 landed at Khajuraho airport . Plane tilted to one side and left engine scraped along runway . Crew ordered an evacuation and passengers slid down emergency slides . Jet Airways said no one was injured and reports of a fire were false .

From sending countless 'poops' to adding hearts to sentimental messages, your choice of emoji says a lot about you. And now experts have analysed more than one billion uses of the tiny icons to see how they are used across different languages. Study found that the French are the most loved-up, sending more hearts than any other region, while Australians use double the average amount of alcohol-themed emoji. London-based keyboard app firm SwiftKey analysed more than one billion sets of emoji data to learn how 16 different languages and regions use emoji. Happy faces, including winks, kisses, smiles and grins were the most popular across all regions, making up 45 per cent of all the messages studied . In the US, gadget users send 30 per cent more LGBT-related emoji than the average, including a rainbow, men holding hands or women holding hands. This is followed by Canada and Malaysia. To plot the differences in use, London-based keyboard app firm SwiftKey analysed more than one billion sets of emoji data, covering 800 emoji across 60 categories. The findings of the report came from an analysis of data over a four-month period between October 2014 and January 2015, and includes both Android and iOS devices. The languages studied include English, including US, UK and Australian, Spanish, Vietnamese, French, Malaysian, Arabic, German, Turkish, French, Portuguese, Italian and Russian. Swiftkey analysed more than one billion sets of emoji data, covering 800 emoji across 60 categories. The most popular categories for each language are pictured . The French use four times as many heart emoji than any other language, and it’s the only language for which a ‘smiley’ is not number one. The languages studied include English, including US, UK and Australian, Spanish, Vietnamese, French, Malaysian, Arabic, German, Turkish, French, Portuguese, Italian and Russian . Happy faces, including winks, kisses, smiles and grins were the most popular across all regions, making up 45 per cent of all the messages studied. Sad faces were in second place followed by hearts, which includes all colours of hearts and the broken heart emoji. Hand gestures such as thumbs up, clapping hands and the peace were in fourth, followed by romantic emoji, such as the lipstick kiss mark, love letter and couple kissing. All languages were found to be more positive than negative, in terms of emoji use, but the French are the most positive on 86 per cent, compared to the average 70 per cent. Sad faces were the second most popular emoji (pictured) followed by hearts, which includes all colours of hearts and the broken heart emoji. Hand gestures such as thumbs up, clapping hands and the peace were in fourth followed by romantic emoji, such as the lipstick kiss mark, love letter and couple kissing . All languages were found to be more positive than negative, in terms of emoji use, but the French are the most positive on 86%, compared to the average 70%. Malaysians are the least positive on 60% while US Spanish speakers are the most negative on 22%, and the French are least negative on 7% . Malaysians are the least positive on 60 per cent while US Spanish speakers are the most negative on 22 per cent, and the French are least negative on 7 per cent. Funny emoji, including farts and poop, are used by Malaysian speakers at nearly double the average rate, but are least used in Russia. Malaysians also use sleep-related emoji more than average, and Canadian and Vietnamese people use the poop emoji most. The French use four times as many heart emoji than other languages, and it’s the only language for which a ‘smiley’ is not number one. LGBT . Americans use LGBT emoji 30% more than the average, followed by Canada and Malaysia. The Vietnamese use them the least. ROMANCE . Russian speakers use three times as many romantic emoji ​such as the kiss mark and love letter, than the average​, and nearly twice as much as any other language. They were used in Vietnamese and Australian English the least. This chart shows the most common emoji in the US . RELIGIOUS . Brazilian’s use of typically Western religion-related emoji, including prayer hands and church, was more than double the average. US Spanish, Latin American Spanish and US English use religious emoji half as much as Brazilians. SLEEP . Malaysians appear to be twice as sleepy as the rest of the world, using sleep emoji more than . twice the average​. The French and Russians are the least sleepy. DRUGS . Australian English speakers use drug emoji, including cigarettes, at 65 per cent more than average. The pills emoji is their most popular drug emoji. They are least used by the French. Mushroom emoji are used most by Arabic speakers and needles are used most in Vietnam, at nearly three times the average. WEAPONS . Canadian English speakers are most 'violent' in their emoji usage at more than 50% higher than the average. These emoji include the gun, knife, punching fist, fire, explosion, skull and bomb. The least weapon-related emojis are used by the Germans. ALCOHOL . Australia uses double the average amount of alcohol-themed emoji, compared to Turkish and Arabic at the opposite end of the scale. In Brazil, and among US Spanish speakers the number one emoji is beer. MEAT . The US is twice as meaty in its emoji usage, with double the average, while the French use them the least. JUNK FOOD . Australia uses nearly twice as much junk food emoji as any other language and the most popular is the lollipop. They are least used in German, Arabic and Turkish. Canadians are twice as raunchy as all other languages, according to the emoji study. ​They use twice as many so-called 'raunchy humour emoji', including the banana, eggplant, peach, cherries and Cancer astrological symbol than average (pictured) RAUNCHY . Canadians are twice as raunchy as all other languages, according to the emoji study. ​They use twice as many so-called 'raunchy humour emoji', including the banana, eggplant, peach, cherries and Cancer astrological symbol than average. Vietnamese and French are half as raunchy as the average and US English speakers are the top users of the eggplant emoji at more than double the average. Italians use the banana emoji the most. FUNNY . Funny emoji, including farts and poop, are used by Malaysian speakers at nearly double the . average rate. Canadian and Vietnamese languages use the poop emoji the most, and the Russian are the least funny, according to the study. PARTY . Spanish speakers in Spain use the ‘party time’ emoji 72% more often than the average. The French use it the least. Arabic speakers are fans of the dancing lady in the red dress emoji as they use it four times as much as other languages. On Android the dancing lady emoji is a John Travolta-like character. Australia uses double the average amount of alcohol-themed emoji, compared to Turkish and Arabic at the opposite end of the scale. In Brazil, and among US Spanish speakers, the number one emoji is beer (pictured) Flowers and plants emoji are used at more than four times the average rate by Arabic speakers, but Russian speakers use three times as many romantic emoji than the average. According to the data, Brazilians are the most religious using double the number of prayer hands and church emoji. Meanwhile, Australians and Spain battle it out for the title of party region. Apple recently released a software update for iPhone users which includes a more diverse set of emoji. The update, which had been in beta for several months, brings more than 300 new emoji (including diversity options) as well as a new keyboard for inputting them more easily. The new keyboard features a scrolling system to allow users to see the new range more easily. The new set of globally diverse emoji come in six different skin tones. The tones include an option that turns a character yellow - a shade that the the Cupertino-based company said it intended to be ethnically neutral. In Australia, in addition to using double the amount of alcohol-related emoji than average, its residents also use nearly twice as many junk food emoji as any other language and use drug emoji - including cigarettes, the needle and pills - 65 per cent more than average. But Spanish speakers in Spain use the ‘party time’ emoji 72 per cent more often than the average​. French use party emoji the least, while Arabic speakers are fans of the dancing lady in the red dress emoji as they use it four times as much as other languages. On Android the dancing lady emoji is a John Travolta-like character. And when it comes to raunchiness, Canadians top the list. Canadians are twice as likely to use emoji associated with genitals or sexual activity than any other region. These include the banana, eggplant, peach, cherries and the Cancer astrological symbol. The Vietnamese and French are half as raunchy as the average, and US English speakers are the top users of the eggplant emoji. Italians use the banana most. Canadian English speakers are most 'violent' in their emoji usage at more than 50% higher than the average. This chart compares their use of such emoji with other English-speaking regions. These emoji include the gun, knife, punching fist, fire, explosion and bomb. The least weapon-related emojis are used in Germany .

SwiftKey analysed one billion sets of emoji data across 60 categories . US uses LGBT emoji - such as men holding hands - 30% more than average . Russians use three times more romantic emoji ​including the kiss mark . While Australians use double the average amount of alcohol-themed emoji .

(CNN)By now, you probably have a position regarding the controversy over Indiana's religious freedom law. You applaud the growing chorus of companies blasting the law as an invitation for businesses to discriminate against gays and lesbians, using religion as a cover. Or, like Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, you are surprised at the backlash and maintain that it is basically a copy of a law that is already in the books at the federal level and 19 other states. The issue drives a wedge because, well, the debate over religious freedom and gay rights is always heated, but also because the interpretations and motives behind the law can be questioned. Whichever side you're on, here are five things you might not have considered when thinking about this controversy. These points might not change your mind, but offer context to better understand the uproar. As the author of the 1993 federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), Sen. Chuck Schumer is one who can offer clarity over the controversy surrounding Indiana's version of the law. Schumer mocks Indiana's contention that the state law is simply a mirror of the 22-year-old federal law. "That may be true only if you're using a Funhouse mirror," Schumer wrote on his Facebook page. The federal law was intended to protect individual's religious freedom from government intervention, he said. The Indiana law justifies discrimination in the name of religious freedom, he contends. Also, the law was envisioned to protect the religious freedoms of individuals, while the Indiana law also protects private companies, Schumer said. So, how can the law's supporters claim it is basically a copy of the federal law? If you look at the purpose of the law, the language in the federal and Indiana religious freedom laws are indeed nearly indistinguishable. In short -- the government cannot interfere with a person's religious practices unless there is a compelling government interest to do so. The uproar is over that fact that the Indiana law expands the reach of the religious protections to include private companies and cases where the government is not involved. Other states previously passed their own version of the religious freedom law -- Indiana became the 20th. But other state laws mirror the federal law much more closely than the Indiana law does. The key difference in the Indiana law is that it expands the instances where someone can use religious freedom as a defense. This is how it could make a difference: . In 2006, Vanessa Willock contacted a photographer about shooting her commitment ceremony with her partner. This was in New Mexico, a state with a religious freedom law at the time of the dispute. The company, Elane Photography, refused the job because of the co-owner's religious beliefs. Willock sued Elane Photography for discrimination, and the company defended itself by citing the law. The photography studio lost the case because the court ruled that it could not use the religious freedom law because the dispute was between two private parties and not a government entity. What would happen if that case happened today in Indiana, with the new, expanded religious freedom law? For sure, the case would have proceeded to trial, said Tim Holbrook, a law professor at Emory University. The photography studio would have had the chance to make its argument in court that it denied the service because of religious reasons. Would the outcome have been the same? Would an Indiana jury side with the company that refused service to a couple because of their sexual orientation? In a letter expressing concern about the Indiana law, a group of 30 legal scholars argued that what Indiana has done is expanded the scope of the law to the point that religious considerations might trump discrimination concerns. "In our expert opinion, the clear evidence ... unmistakably demonstrates that the broad language of the proposed state RFRA will more likely create confusion, conflict, and a wave of litigation that will threaten the clarity of religious liberty rights in Indiana while undermining the state's ability to enforce other compelling interests," the letter, whose signatories included many Indiana law professors, stated. These concerns are based on speculation of what might happen, said Josh Blackman, a constitutional law professor at South Texas College of Law. Yes, the Indiana law makes it clear that individuals and private companies can use the religious freedom law as a defense, he said. "But, just because you raise the defense does not mean it will be successful." Those who try to defend their discriminatory actions in court tend to lose, Blackman said. In his opinion, if Elane Photography had been able to use the law as a defense in New Mexico, it still likely would have lost the case. What's clear is that Indiana's law increases the potential pool of people who can defend themselves claiming religious freedom. The success of such arguments is to be seen. In the meantime, some are already hatching plans on how to test the law, including Bill Levin, founder of The First Church Of Cannabis, who argued on CNN that the law should protect his right to smoke pot. Much is being made of the fact that the first religious freedom law was signed by President Bill Clinton more than 20 years ago. There was bipartisan support in 1993, so why the commotion over a similar law in 2015, some ask? Context, timing and intent have changed the way these laws are viewed. The federal law was written by two Democrats, Schumer and the late Sen. Edward Kennedy. Today, it is being championed by Republicans. The law came into being after two Native Americans in Oregon were fired from their jobs at a rehab clinic because they had consumed peyote, the hallucinogenic cactus. They were denied unemployment benefits, and they sued the state, claiming that the peyote was part of their religious customs. They lost the case. There was outrage over the decision, and the law was created as a remedy. As envisioned by its authors, it would protect the freedoms of religious minorities. Over the years, the law helped a number of people -- a Muslim prisoner won the right to grow a short beard, a Santeria priest was allowed to sacrifice a goat on special religious occasions, and a Native American boy received an exception to his school's policy banning long hair on boys. The law was on the books for years, with little attention paid to it. But Holbrook says it is no coincidence that the religious freedom laws became popular at the state level just as the gay rights and marriage equality movement made historic steps. Many states are using the laws to carve out exceptions to allow Christians to deny services to same-sex couples. Holbrook said. "The timing is beyond a coincidence," he said. "We are having an interest in RFRA at the time same-sex marriage is coming forward." Though not enshrined in the law, critics accuse the states pursuing the laws of using them to justify discrimination by the majority religion. Blackman said the history of the state religious freedom laws shows that they have not turned into conduits for discrimination. The expanded laws might mean more people will defend themselves using it, but most will likely lose, he said. "The moral outrage over this reflects how uninformed people are on the history of the RFRA," he said. So we've established that the biggest difference between the federal law and the Indiana law is the scope: In Indiana, the law can be raised as a defense in private disputes, while the federal law applies only to government matters. Not so fast. According to Blackman, the interpretations of the federal religious freedom law are not uniform. Four U.S. circuit courts of appeals have ruled that the federal law can be used as a defense in cases involving private parties. Two other appeals courts have ruled that this is not allowed. And then, there is the Hobby Lobby case. Hobby Lobby, citing the federal religious freedom law, argued that it should not have to provide contraception coverage through insurance to its employees via Obamacare because it was against the owners' beliefs. And, Hobby Lobby won the case before the Supreme Court. The ruling, in effect, expanded the reach of the federal law to include a business. The Hobby Lobby decision, plus the appeals courts rulings, may have opened the door for states like Indiana to be explicit about its expansion of the law. One way to look at it, Blackman said, is that Indiana simply clarified and codified something that is hazy in the federal courts. The outrage over the Indiana law is that it can be used to deny services to the LGBT community on the ground of religious beliefs. Some may rightfully ask, "Where was the outrage before the religious freedom law?" Indiana does not have an nondiscrimination law that protects people based on sexual orientation or gender identity. In that sense, the religious freedom law is not necessary for those who want to discriminate against gays and lesbians. Even before the controversial Indiana law was passed, if a restaurant denied service to a gay couple, the couple might be able to sue, but not for discrimination. For that matter, there is also no federal law that protects the LGBT community. According to the Human Rights Campaign, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are sometimes fired, denied a promotion or harassed in the workplace. And their recourse is limited. With the proliferation of religious freedom state laws, nondiscrimination laws become even more important. Another hypothetical outcome of the New Mexico case involving the lesbian couple and the photography studio. If New Mexico had the same religious freedom law as Indiana, the case would have gone to trial. But New Mexico has a nondiscrimination law that protects the LGBT community, it and it would have provided a strong counter-argument to the religious freedom claim. In Indiana, that protection would be lacking. (It gets more complicated when some local governments, like the city of Indianapolis, do have nondiscrimination ordinances). For this reason, Holbrook suggests that a "fix" for the Indiana law would be the passage of a nondiscrimination law. Or, at the very least, an exception written into the religious freedom bill that protects from such discrimination.

The controversy over Indiana's religious freedom law is complicated . Some factors you might have not considered .

(CNN)WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has agreed to be interviewed by Swedish prosecutors in London, his lawyer in Sweden told CNN. Assange has been holed up in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London since June 2012 to avoid extradition to Sweden, where prosecutors want to question him about 2010 allegations that he raped one woman and sexually molested another. According to the lawyer, Thomas Olsson, Swedish prosecutors will now have to reach out to British and Ecuadorian authorities to request permission to conduct the interview at the embassy. The prosecutors previously balked at coming to Britain to question Assange. However, some of the alleged crimes will be subject to a statute of limitations in August 2015, according to a statement from Marianne Ny, the director of public prosecutions. Ny explained the logic behind the Swedish authorities' change of approach in her statement. "My view has always been that to perform an interview with him at the Ecuadorian embassy in London would lower the quality of the interview, and that he would need to be present in Sweden in any case should there be a trial in the future," Ny said. "This assessment remains unchanged. Now that time is of the essence, I have viewed it therefore necessary to accept such deficiencies to the investigation and likewise take the risk that the interview does not move the case forward, particularly as there are no other measures on offer without Assange being present in Sweden." The Australian national has not been charged and denies the claims. Assange has said he fears Sweden would extradite him to the United States, where he could face the death penalty if he is charged and convicted of publishing government secrets through WikiLeaks. Ecuador granted Assange political asylum in 2012. CNN's Per Nyberg contributed to this report.

The WikiLeaks founder is wanted for questioning over sexual abuse claims; he denies the allegations . Assange has been holed up in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London since June 2012 .

An online campaign set up to raise money for a Blackpool pensioner who is being sued by the club's owners has reached its £20,000 target. Frank Knight, 67, posted an apology on his Facebook account last week to Blackpool and the Oyston family, who run the Fylde coast club, over allegations he made on his social network account last year. In that statement, addressed to the 34 Facebook friends he had at that time, Knight said he had agreed to pay damages of £20,000 to the Sky Bet Championship club, which prompted fellow Seasiders supporter Joe Atherton to set up an account on the website gofundme.com where fans could pledge donations. Blackpool fans vent their disgust at the Oyston family before their Championship game against Reading . Supporters have been protesting against the Oystons before matches and then not attending the games . Over 1,000 supporters did just that, ensuring the target was met in only three days, and the account will now be kept open to provide more financial aid to fellow supporters such as Steven Sharpe, who Blackpool announced they had taken legal action against in January following posts he made on a forum regarding Oyston and the club. An update on Knight's campaign page read: 'WE'VE DONE IT! £20,000 reached in 3 days. Phenomenal stuff. Thank you to all Blackpool fans for digging deep, and football fans of other clubs throughout the land (and world!). 'I've been in contact with the Knight family and they want me to express their gratitude to every single one of you that's donated and promoted this campaign. Frank's total may've been reached but the fight continues.' Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston speaks on his mobile phone during Blackpool's draw with Reading . Owner Owen Oyston watches the match huddled under a blanket in the stands . Blackpool fan Frank Knight posted an apology on a supporters' messageboard last week . Blackpool became the first Football League side to be relegated when their demotion into the third tier was confirmed on Easter Monday, and they still need one point to equal the lowest ever points total in the second tier when there have been 24 teams. The day after that relegation was confirmed, disgruntled supporters threw eggs at the back of directors' boxes before their game with Reading and hurled a firework, flare and smoke cannister into the cordoned-off area in front of the main reception area in angry protests against chairman Karl Oyston. Over the weekend, actor-turned-activist and West Ham fan Russell Brand even asked what he could to do 'help' the situation on his official Twitter account. Blackpool's main reception at Bloomfield Road was pelted with eggs before their game with Reading . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Lifelong Blackpool fan Frank Knight forced to pay £20,000 in damages . The pensioner made allegations about the Oyston family on Facebook . Seasiders fan Joe Atherton set up an online account to raise money . Football supporters have now met the £20,000 target . Club is owned by Owen Oyston, while son Karl is Blackpool chairman . Knight ordered to make a public apology following Facebook comments .

A host of international footballers past and present took to social media on Thursday to celebrate St George's Day. England's national saint's day falls on April 23, and a number of the country's finest footballers were quick to show their pride with a series of photographs and videos. Recently called-up Spurs striker Harry Kane posted a picture of his younger self, posing with his brother Charlie, his face painted with the St George's cross. England and Tottenham star Harry Kane (right) posted a picture to Instagram reminiscing on St George's Day . Former national team captain Rio Ferdinand posted a picture to Instagram from his time in the white of England. Alongside the caption 'Happy St George's Day', Ferdinand reminisced on a goal celebration from May 2003, after England had scored against South Africa in Durban. Elsewhere, Gary Cahill - current England centre-back - posted a 'Proud to be English' video in association with England Rugby, in which a number of sports star discuss what it means to represent their country. Nathaniel Clyne, Charlie Austin and Peter Crouch all posted messages of celebration to their Twitter pages too, wishing their followers a happy St George's Day. Rio Ferdinand also posted a picture of his time in an England shirt to celebrate the country's national day .

April 23 is St George's Day - the national saint's day of England . England footballers past and present took to social media to celebrate . Harry Kane posted a picture of his younger self with England face paint . Rio Ferdinand and Gary Cahill were among the other players celebrating .

Dogs can sniff out prostate cancer with 98 per cent reliability, a new study has shown. The research, carried out in Milan, backs up tests carried out by the charity Medical Detection Dogs. Its co-founder Dr Claire Guest said the charity's research found a 93 per cent reliability rate when detecting both prostate and bladder cancer. She hailed the new study, describing the findings as 'spectacular'. Dogs have been found to detect prostate cancer with 98 per cent accuracy when sniffing men's urine samples . The latest research, by the Department of Urology at the Humanitas Clinical and Research Centre in Milan, involved two dogs sniffing the urine of 900 men - 360 with prostate cancer and 540 without. Scientists found that dog one got it right in 98.7 per cent of cases, while for dog two this was 97.6 per cent . They said the dogs are able to detect prostate cancer specific volatile organic compounds in the urine but said an important question remains of how a dog would find it in daily practice. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, with more than 40,000 new cases diagnosed every year. Dr Guest said: 'These results are spectacular. They offer us further proof that dogs have the ability to detect human cancer. 'It is particularly exciting that we have such a high success rate in the detection of prostate cancer, for which the existing tests are woefully inadequate.' She said there is currently a 'reluctance to embrace this tested, time-old technology' but dogs can pick up a scent in a dilution of one to a thousand parts. There is no single test for prostate cancer, but the most commonly used are blood tests, a physical examination or a biopsy. The latest research, by the Department of Urology at the Humanitas Clinical and Research Centre in Milan, involved two dogs sniffing the urine of 900 men - 360 with prostate cancer and 540 without . Prostate cancer, pictured, is the most common cancer in men in the UK, with more than 40,000 new cases diagnosed every year . 'Over the years, millions of pounds of NHS funding has been poured into the traditional test methods, and yet there has been little improvement in their reliability,' Dr Guest added. 'This has caused a huge waste of resources, not to mention the distress to the impacted individuals. 'Moreover, the detection dogs provide alternative solution that yields consistently accurate results. If our detection dogs were a machine, there would be huge demand for them.' Medical Detection Dogs, which is based in Milton Keynes, trains specialist canines to detect the odour of human disease. They also train Medical Alert Assistance dogs to help people with life-threatening health conditions go about their daily lives. The research is published in the Journal Of Urology.

Study in Milan found two dogs identified 98% of prostate cancer cases . They examined urine samples of 900 men - 360 who had cancer . Medical Detection Dogs charity hailed the study as 'spectacular'

One of Australia's most baffling cold cases of the so-called the Somerton Man may finally be solved after 67 years thanks to the technological advances in DNA testing. People walking along Somerton Beach, southwest of Adelaide, found a deceased fully-clothed man aged about 45 lying on the shore on December 1, 1948. A post-mortem determined that the man had died of poisoning but police and coronial investigations were unable to identify the body due to several factors including that the poison used to kill him was undetectable. The mystery of a dead man's body washed up on a beach 67 years ago may be solved thanks to the technological advances in DNA testing . The Persian phrase 'ended' was scrawled on the scrap of paper and the discovery of a secret code and a woman's telephone number in the book where the paper came from . Even a handwritten note found hidden in the pocket of a man's trousers did not provide any clues to the identity of the body - in fact it left experts even more puzzled. The Persian phrase 'ended' was scrawled on the scrap of paper and the discovery of a secret code and a woman's telephone number in the book where the paper came from. Adelaide University Professor Derek Abbott said there was 'a good chance' of identifying the body if South Australian Attorney-General, John Rau, agreed to exhuming the remains, which are buried at an Adelaide cemetery. 'Even with a body of that age, I think we will be able to get something,' he told The Adelaide Advertiser. In October 2011, Mr Rau rejected an exhumation to go ahead because he said it did not exceed 'public curiosity or broad scientific interest'. 'If circumstances existed ... that would warrant my considering an exhumation it would be considered, however, those circumstances don't exist and never have,' he said. American forensic genealogist Colleen Fitzpatrick, who was in Adelaide yesterday as part of an expert panel discussing the Somerton Man, said she could take the body's DNA code and search ethnicity markers using data across 50 countries to find the man's origin. 'Yes, the man is dead and at peace, hopefully, but there also may be family looking for him,' Dr Fitzpatrick said. People walking along Somerton beach, southwest of Adelaide, (pictured) found a deceased fully-clothed man aged about 45 lying on the shore on December 1, 1948 .

The mystery of a dead man's body washed up on a beach 67 years ago may be solved thanks to the technological advances in DNA testing . People walking along Somerton Beach, southwest of Adelaide, found a dead fully-clothed man, aged about 45, lying on shore on December 1, 1948 . Post-mortem concluded he died of poisoning but type was undetectable . Handwritten note found in pocket of trousers but didn't provide any clues . The Persian phrase 'ended' was scrawled on the scrap of paper and secret code and woman's telephone number in book where paper came from . Experts now say they have a good chance of identifying body through DNA .

Bryony Hibbert (pictured), 25, the girlfriend of the footballer caught having drunken sex in the dugout, has slammed those responsible for the clip . This is the first picture of the girlfriend of the semi-professional footballer caught having drunken sex with a female supporter in the dugout after his team's 4-1 defeat. Striker Jay Hart, 24, could be heard laughing on the mobile phone footage as he was caught romping with the mystery blonde in his club T-shirt with his tracksuit bottoms around his legs. He was dismissed after the sex clip of his tryst at Mossley AFC in Tameside was shared on social media and has now begged for his 25-year-old girlfriend Bryony Hibbert's forgiveness. The 73rd minute substitute for non-league Clitheroe FC, in Lancashire, today admitted he had no idea who the woman was and reached out to Wayne Rooney on Twitter for advice. Speaking for the first time since he was caught in the act, he said: 'All I want say is that I regret doing what I did. 'I was drunk, I'd had more than a few drinks, and I want to say I'm sorry to my family and everyone involved at clitheroe. 'I regret that I did it, not that I got caught. 'I've spoken and tried to sort things out with Bryony . 'Everyone in the world knows about it, I just want to get my apology out there. 'I haven't seen the girl since, I don't have a clue who she is, don't have a clue.' His team had just suffered a 4-1 defeat at Mossley's Seel Park stadium in the final game of the season which was billed as a 'ladies day' to attract more female supporters. The face of the blonde fan cannot be seen in the close-up footage. Hart was sacked by the club, which play in Evo-Stik Division 1 North, within hours of the footage being shared to fans. His girlfriend Bryony Hibbert, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, who has two young children, slammed those responsible for filming and sharing the clip. Writing on the Clitheroe Football Club Facebook page, she said: 'Have a bit of decency for the people it's affected. Thank God my kids are too young to read. It's disgusting. I bet their families are far from perfect.' Striker Jay Hart, 24, could be heard laughing on the mobile phone footage as he was caught romping with the mystery blonde still in his club T-shirt with his tracksuit bottoms around his legs . One person who saw the film, which was shared on Twitter and Instagram, said Mr Hart was unaware he was being filmed at first. He said: 'The camera came round the dugout and there was a blonde female with her head down. The man couldn't see the camera because his eyes were closed. 'After a few seconds, he opened his eyes and laughed and the camera panned away again. I've been to Mossley AFC a few times and it's clearly their ground. The whole clip is only 10 to 15 seconds.' Mr Hart said he thinks of Ms Hibbert's children as his own and hasn't seen them since the incident. His mother, Dawn Hart 46, also revealed Jay's younger sisters have been targeted by trolls, with someone sending the video to the youngest, aged nine. 'I know he's done wrong, but at the end of the day, he's my son and to see what people are saying about him, it's not nice,' she said. Mr Hart could be heard laughing on the mobile phone footage as he was caught romping with the mystery blonde . 'People have done a lot worse. Someone sent the video to my girls as well. 'They know something's gone on but they don't know what exactly, and to have to explain it to them when someone sends them something like that is horrible. 'It's had a knock on effect on his girls as well.' Clitheroe chairwoman Anne Barker said the player had 'brought the club into disrepute'. She said: 'I can't have somebody wearing the Clitheroe FC tracksuit bringing us down. 'It has brought the club into disrepute and it's not proper for him to scupper our reputation. I expect our players to act professionally. 'It was brought to my attention on Saturday night and dealt with through the management. I did offer to speak to him myself but Simon (Garner, the manager) said he would take care of it.' Mr Hart previously played for Colne FC and Padiham FC before joining Clitheroe, who currently sit 14th in the Evo-Stik League First Division North. First team manager Simon Garner, who signed Mr Hart, said: 'At the time of this unfortunate occurrence on Saturday, I wasn't there. I had already left the ground. 'I found out later on when I saw how it played out in Twitter. I'm disappointed but we can't control what the players do outside the time we are with them. 'They choose what they want to do. Unfortunately, Jason was wearing the club tracksuit and he knows he has let the club down, so the club has done what it has done. 'He's disappointed it has gone this far. It's going to have consequences for him beyond leaving this football club; with his family and possibly beyond that. 'Football is only a small part of it. If he had thought about what would have happened when he did it, he wouldn't have done it. He will pay for it. 'When I spoke to him, he sounded very apologetic about it. I'm disappointed for him. He will regret what he did and it was totally wrong.' No-one from Mossley AFC was available for comment yesterday. If you know the identity of the blonde, email: jenny.awford@dailymail.co.uk or call 02036154835. He was dismissed after the sex clip of his tryst at Mossley AFC in Tameside was shared on social media and has now begged for his 25-year-old girlfriend Bryony Hibbert's forgiveness . His team had just suffered a 4-1 defeat at Mossley's Seel Park stadium (pictured) in the final game of the season which was billed as a 'ladies day' Clitheroe chairwoman Anne Barker said the player had 'brought the club into disrepute', pictured is the club's official statement .

Striker Jay Hart, 24, was caught having sex with supporter after 4-1 defeat . He was filmed romping with mystery blonde in dugout wearing tracksuit . Girlfriend Bryony Hibbert, who has two children, slammed creators of clip . Mr Hart has apologised after he was sacked from non-league Clitheroe FC . If you know the identity of the blonde, email: jenny.awford@dailymail.co.uk or call 02036154835 .

A man sentenced to death in the killings of a baby and her grandmother said he's so dissatisfied with his attorneys he'd rather be executed now than continue seeking a new trial with them. Raghunandan Yandamuri, 29, who had served as his own lawyer before being convicted of murder, accused the attorneys of not responding to his calls or letters. He said Monday in Montgomery County Court if his appeal keeps going the same way he would rather be executed immediately. Raghunandan Yandamuri, 29 (left), of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, is appealing his death penalty sentence for a murder but says that he would rather be executed than continue with his lawyers. Above, Nov 2012 . Yandamuri was convicted in the grisly stabbing death of Satayrathi Venna, 61 (left) and the suffocation death of her grandchild Saanvi, 10 months (right) Judge Steven O'Neill called that 'a little dramatic.' Attorney Henry Hilles said he and colleague Stephen Heckman have spent more time with their client 'than has ever occurred in Montgomery County history.' 'Mr. Heckman and I met with Mr. Yandamuri at the prison tens and tens and tens of times at his request over the two plus years that we were representing him. It boggles my mind to hear him claim that we have not made ourselves available to him,' Hilles told the Times Herald. Yandamuri was a technology professional outside of Philadelphia and knew the baby's parents in what prosecutors called a botched kidnapping plot. The Indian national was given two death sentences in the 2012 slayings of 10-month-old Saanvi Venna and 61-year-old Satayrathi Venna. He was expressionless as the verdict against him, which included up to 62 years in prison for kidnapping, burglary, and abuse of a corpse, was read in October. Prosecutors argued Yandamuri hatched the kidnapping plot to pay for a gambling habit. They said he was mired in gambling debts and told police he committed the crime after losing at least $15,000 at a casino. He told investigators he panicked after the grandmother, who had opened her family's apartment door to him, was killed in a struggle over a kitchen knife he had carried. Yandamuri, an Indian national working as a technology professional outside of Philadelphia, acted as his own lawyer during his trial before his post-conviction hearings were taken over by lawyers . Yandamuri told police he accidentally dropped the baby, put a handkerchief over her mouth to quiet her and tied a towel around her head. He said he then left the baby — with her dark hair, huge dark eyes and white dress — in a trash-strewn, unused sauna in a basement fitness center and when he returned hours later with milk for her she was unconscious. Prosecutors said that the man kept the baby in a suitcase in the trunk of his car for days and slashed the elder Venna's throat to the bone. Yandamuri knew the baby's parents, who also were young Indian tech professionals, from his King of Prussia apartment complex. The defendant had gone to a birthday party for the baby's mother, had met the visiting grandmother and used family nicknames in a ransom note demanding $50,000, authorities said. 'They both are working, so I thought maybe they have some money,' Yandamuri told police in a videotaped statement. 'My intention was not to kill anyone or not to harm anyone. I only tried to kidnap the baby.' At trial, though, Yandamuri argued two other men forced him at gunpoint to help and said he was pressured into confessing. 'Mr. Heckman and I met with Mr. Yandamuri at the prison tens and tens and tens of times at his request over the two plus years that we were representing him,' attorney Henry Hilles (pictured) said . He also said during a post conviction sentencing hearing that he would rather receive the death penalty than sit through the hearings where relatives spoke about the victims, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. His mother Padmavathi traveled from India took the stand and said that her son had been traumatized since age ten after his father was killed in a terrorist attack. She said that he had previously tried to kill himself by drinking kerosene. Yandamuri has tried to file motions on his own since the beginning of his appeal, but they cannot be accepted because he is not representing himself. Hilles and Heckman plan on challenging the death penalty as well as alleged bias during Yandamuri's trial. All death penalty cases in Pennsylvania are given automatic appeal up to the state supreme court level. Earlier this year Democratic Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf declared a moratorium on the death penalty, citing bias in proceedings, expense and inefficiency in repeated appeals. The state has not executed anyone since 1999.

Raghunandan Yandamuri, 29, sentenced to two death sentences last year . Montgomery County, Pennsylvania man acted as his own lawyer during trial . Killer knew victims, 10-month-old Saanvi and 61-year-old Satayrathi Venna . Appellant accused the attorneys of not responding to his calls or letters . He asked for death during sentencing and had previously tried to kill himself .

Gigi Hadid's younger sister Bella Hadid is quickly catching up with her star sibling's phenomenal fashion success, carving out an impressive career for herself within the industry. The 18-year-old, who is just 18 months younger than blonde bombshell Gigi, 19, stars in a powerful and provocative new shoot featured in the May issue of Elle magazine, which sees her modeling a series of risque and revealing ensembles. In one image, the dark-haired beauty poses in a sheer Fleur du Mal lace bodysuit, with her arms thrown casually above her head. Scroll down for video . It's good to be a model: Bella Hadid models a tantalizing $895 Fleur du Mal lace bodysuit and $1,250 Giuseppe Zanotti boots . Giuseppe Zanotti Cowboy Boots . On sale for $500 at 6pm! Visit site . She may be just 18, but her sartorial sense goes far beyond her years. And in her latest spread for Elle Magazine, Bella Hadid wore several risque pieces that you wouldn't see on the average teenager. But then again, the budding supermodel isn't a normal teen. In this sultry snap, the brunette beauty donned a lace Fleur du Mal one piece and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes. The white cowboy boots contrasted with the dark see through material for a look that oozed sex appeal. Bella's designer footwear is on sale for $500 (less than half the original price!) so get them before they're gone. The Western motif is currently in high demand so this is a sound investment. Of course if it's a bargain you seek, we've got you covered. Our edit has a metallic version from Golden Goose and a distressed rendition from Frye. Team with your favorite denim and a fringe vest to really play up the cowgirl theme. Dan Women's El Paso Leather Boot at Amazon . Visit site . Frye Melissa Button Boots at 6pm (now $159.99) Visit site . Durango Women's RD4111 Boot . Visit site . Golden Goose Patterned Cowboy Boots at Farfetch . Visit site . In the know: Bella is fast making a name for herself as one of the hottest young talents in the fashion industry . While her cheekbones are heavily contoured, Bella otherwise wears very little make-up, and has her dark hair flowing loose around her shoulders. A second image sees the fashion star leaning against a stool while wearing a high-waisted pleated black skirt and a sheer, striped high-necked top. She completes the outfit with a pair of slinky fishnet tights and a black leather belt. And far from the stick-thin frames many might be used to seeing on the runways at Fashion Week, Bella shows off a refreshingly healthy figure, happily showcasing her curves in the revealing ensembles, and looking every inch the high-end fashion star. Described by Elle as an 'on-the-rise' model with a 'fascinating frame', it seems evident that her star is set to rise just as high as her famous sibling's. Straight face: Bella is quickly following in her sister's footsteps up the fashion industry ladder thanks to her striking looks . Opposites: While Gigi is known for her bright blonde hair, younger Hadid sister Bella favors a much darker look, which she showcases in her Elle shoot . Earlier this week, Gigi was revealed as one of the lucky few to feature on People magazine's list of the World's Most Beautiful, which is due to be published in full later this month, and the model also boasts campaigns for the likes of Maybelline, Guess, and Seafolly. The daughter of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Yolanda Foster has also strutted her stuff on the catwalk for a host of major fashion labels, including Michael Kors and Tommy Hilfiger, as well as making numerous appearances alongside her sister in the hit reality series, which is credited with catapulting both of the girls into the limelight. Bella, meanwhile, walked alongside her sister in the Tom Ford fall/winter 2015 show, and was recently named as the face of Botkier's spring campaign. She is joined in the pages of May's Elle issue by fellow fashion star Hailey Baldwin, who in an interview with the publication revealed that she used to spend nights sleeping over at Kim Kardashian’s apartment, before she found fame herself. Sister, sister: Gigi Hadid (L), 19, is older than her sister Bella (R) by 18 months . Reality stars: Both siblings have made several appearances in the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alongside their mother, Yolanda Foster . The 18-year-old daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin, who is close friend with Kendall Jenner, let slip very discreetly that she often spent nights with ‘one of her friends’ – meaning Kendall – in their ‘sister’s apartment’ – meaning Kim’s multi-million-dollar residence, while she was traveling to castings in New York at the start of her career. 'I would basically pack a suitcase from home and just come live with her for a week,' she said. But since the days of crashing at Kim’s sprawling home, Hailey has quickly gone on to become a star in her own right. She currently boasts more than 1.3 million Instagram followers, has walked in numerous Fashion Week shows all over the globe, and was recently named as the new face of Topshop Denim. Fancy friends: Model Hailey Baldwin also appears in the publication, revealing that she used to sleep over at Kim Kardashian's house when she was working in New York . 'She’s got that twinkle in her eye,' Topshop creative director Kate Phelan told Elle, while comparing Hailey to supermodel Cara Delevingne. Kate also recalls how, the first time she met Hailey, she was struck by the star's social media influence; when Kate went home to tell her teenage daughter about the meeting, she said she already knew - because Hailey had posted about it online. Indeed, as the magazine points out, it is not just Hailey’s beautiful physical features that have helped to catapult her to the top of the fashion industry ladder, but also her impressively formidable social media presence, which makes her an appealing asset to fashion brands eager to capitalize on her popularity.

Bella, 18, is the younger sister of Guess campaign star Gigi Hadid, 19 . The rising star poses in a series of provocative outfits for the May issue of Elle . Fellow fashion favorite Hailey Baldwin also features in the issue, appearing in her own separate shoot and interview .

A warming climate may have enabled the earliest humans to venture into Western Europe 1.4 million years ago, a new study suggests. Researchers believe that the spread of our distant human ancestors, the hominins, had been halted by colder and drier temperatures. But as conditions warmed, they were able to branch out from Africa into Spain, and ultimately spread across Europe. Spanish researchers say climate change impacted human migration. Until 1.4 million years ago it was too cold to inhabit southeast Spain. But then the climate warmed to 13°C (55°F) and became more humid. This enabled hominins (stock image shown) - our distant ancestors - to move to new regions . The research was led by Dr Jordi Agusti from the Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies (ICREA). Published in the Journal of Human Evolution, the paper suggests climate change affected the amount of resources available. There have been various theories put forward over the years about the diet of our early ancestors, but a study from Oxford University published last year claimed to have finally settled the debate. An ancient human ancestor known as ‘Nutcracker Man’ lived mainly on a diet of tiger nuts, worms and grasshoppers, according to research. Scientists believe this diet explains why the ancient hominin relative, called Paranthropus boisei, which lived in East Africa between 2.4 and 1.4 million years ago, had such distinctively powerful jaws and large, flat molar teeth. The theory is based on analysis of the Barranco León site in the Guadix-Baza Basin in southeast Spain. Here, simple Oldowan tools have previously been found, linked to the earliest known hominins 1.4 million years ago, reported Popular Archaeology. But they were not able to migrate to this region until conditions improved. The researchers said that the early Pleistocene era (the era lasted from 2.59 million to 11,700 years ago) was characterised by colder and drier weather. This ‘possibly impeded the settlement of this region by the early hominin population from the southern Caucasus,’ the researchers wrote. But shortly afterwards, ‘when the climatic conditions were again favourable, a hominin presence is suddenly evidenced.’ The theory is based on analysis of the Barranco León site in the Guadix-Baza Basin in southeast Spain, shown by the grey marker on this map. Here, simple Oldowan tools have previously been found, linked to the earliest known hominins 1.4 million years ago . The Acheulean tool technology period - between 700,000 an 300,000 years ago - followed the more primitive Oldowan period. Tools at the time included large stone hand axes (stock image shown) made from flint and quartzite, used to scavenge from carcasses . It should be noted that the warming climate referred to here is on a vastly longer time scale than modern climate change. At the time 1.4 million years ago, though, temperatures warmed above 13°C (55°F) and humidity increased, allowing hominins to inhabit the region - scavenging carcasses in the region with the help of tools. ‘The data reported here clearly support the idea that the early hominin occupation of Europe was strongly constrained by climatic and environmental conditions, rather than by physiography or cultural factors,’ the researchers wrote.

Spanish researchers say climate change impacted human migration . Until 1.4 million years ago it was too cold to inhabit southeast Spain . But then the climate warmed to 13°C (55°F) and became more humid . This enabled hominins - our distant ancestors - to move to new regions .

Gary Locke will be confirmed as Kilmarnock’s permanent manager on Friday - exactly eight weeks after he was asked to take charge until the end of the season. An announcement will be made by the Rugby Park club on Friday morning, with the former Hearts boss being given a three-year deal. And on Thursday the 39-year-old paid tribute to the players whose efforts have helped him win favour with new chairman Jim Mann since he replaced Allan Johnston on a caretaker basis in February. Kilmarnock will confirm Gary Locke as the club's new permanent manager on Friday . ‘I’d be over the moon to get it as it’s something I’ve worked hard towards,’ said Locke while negotiations were being finalised at the Ayrshire club. ‘I had a taste of it (management) at Hearts and really enjoyed it. I’m fortunate I was put into this position at a great club. It’s a fantastic opportunity. ‘But I’ve said all along, it’s not about me. It’s about players. If they perform, you get a better reputation as a manager and that has been the case here with a great response from them. ‘That’s how football works. If they play well, your stock rises. Equally, if they don’t play well, it’s the manager who gets the stick. ‘I’ve got broad shoulders and I know what to expect but I can’t praise the players highly enough. They have worked so hard and they have taken on board everything I have tried to tell them.’ Ex-Killie and Hearts player Locke, who was crestfallen not to be retained by the Tynecastle club as head coach after they were relegated last season, added: ‘(Coaches) Alan Robertson and Billy Thomson have done a fantastic job in helping me, too. ‘You can’t do all of these things by yourself and backroom staff can be as important as the players. I can’t thank all of these people enough.’ Locke, who returned to Rugby Park last summer, had been working as No 2 under Johnston when the manager announced in February that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season, indicating that the £150,000 sale of teenage forward Robbie Muirhead to Dundee United had been a factor in his decision. After Johnston was immediately relieved of his duties by the club hierarchy, assistant Locke was put in charge and was initially regarded as a stop-gap appointment. But he quickly won over the players and a team that had previously been struggling in the league went unbeaten in their first six games under his stewardship. They only suffered their first reverse under Locke when Ross County beat them 2-1 in Dingwall two weeks ago. Kilmarnock went unbeaten during Locke's first six games in charge of the club . He has impressed Mann not only with results but with the way he has conducted himself during his two months at the helm. Kilmarnock are currently eighth in the Premiership and still remain in the hunt for a top-six place. It was expected that Locke would have been appointed permanently before now, but he dismissed reports that talks had stalled due to a clause that would see him sacked if the club failed to achieve a top-six finish this season. ‘When you are dealing with contracts, they take a bit of time and I certainly don’t foresee any problems,’ he said. ‘There hasn’t really been a hold-up. As any player or manager will tell you, when it comes to the terms of a contract, it doesn’t just happen overnight. There are a lot of things to discuss and I have done that. ‘I will keep all that private because that is the way it should be and the club have dealt with it brilliantly. ‘I’ve no complaints there, so I hope it will be sorted before Saturday and I can concentrate on our home game against Motherwell. ‘Our new board of directors have been fantastic. I’ve been really impressed with the way that they have handled everything. The club itself is trying to be as positive as possible. ‘There are a lot of plans in place to make the club even better than it is right now, so there are loads of positives and I would like to be part of that.’ Having resolved his own situation, Locke will next week turn his attention to the futures of nine first-team players at Kilmarnock — Manuel Pascali, Alexei Eremenko, Craig Slater, Craig Samson, Sammy Clingan, Greg Kiltie, Conor Brennan, Chris Chantler and Mark O’Hara — who will become free agents this summer. ‘I’ve said for a number of weeks now that once my own position was sorted out, there are a few players out of contract and they will want to know what their futures are,’ he said. ‘So it will be great to get moving on all of that and prepare for next season. ‘You can’t do that until you are the main man.’

Gary Locke will be confirmed as Kilmarnock boss on Friday . The club went unbeaten during Locke's first six games in charge . The 39-year-old former Killie defender has paid tribute to his players .

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti will not rush into a decision on Javier Hernandez. The striker on loan from Manchester United has scored four goals in four for the Spanish giants, including a late winner against rivals Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals. The Mexico international is on a season-long loan from Old Trafford, and Ancelotti is willing to make a final decision once the season is over. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti will not rush into a decision on Javier Hernandez . The striker on loan from Manchester United has scored four goals in four for the Spanish giants . Ancelotti is willing to make a final decision on Hernandez once the season is over . 'The future of Chicharito will be evaluated at the end of the season,' Ancelotti said. 'I have liked all year his professionalism and, when he got the chance, he has exploited it. 'For a coach to have players that are always ready is a positive. Everyone is very happy with Chicharito. I hope it stays that way.' Up next for Real is Almeria at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night, as they hope to close the gap to La Liga leaders Barcelona.

Javier Hernandez has four goals in four in all competitions for Real Madrid . The striker is on loan at the Spanish club from Manchester United . Carlo Ancelotti will make a decision on his future during the summer . READ: Hernandez 'has won' bid to make loan move permanent .

Angry parents continued to protest outside a Texas middle school this week after an eighth grade boy who wrote a violent and disturbing story about killing his classmates was allowed to stay in class. The Tidwell Middle School student - aged 13 or 14 - started a blog on a writers website called Wattpad in August last year that was called 'Killing Children', with the tag line: 'This is a continuous story about me murdering people I hate.' There were 11 chapters published online up until January this year, featuring stories titled 'Massacre', 'Thrown Under The Bus' and 'Blood, Blood, And More Blood'. Some of the names of students at the school featured in the blog, with one section reading: 'He tries to hold in a scream, but it escapes him when I drive the scissors down his body.' Disturbing: The blog, Killing Children, on website Wattpad has been pulled down, but this is the title page for the blog. The 11 stories were given names like 'Massacre' and 'Blood, Blood, And More Blood' Anger: Despite the outrage expressed by parents, the eighth grade boy was allowed to return to school last month, and the District Attorney has confirmed no charges will be laid, saying the stories were 'horror fiction' The children who were named eventually came across the blog and alerted their parents, who reported the incident. The boy was then removed from class, and his parents subsequently withdrew him from the school. The blog was also taken down. However late last month, as students returned from spring break, so did the boy. The Northwest Independent School District confirmed they allowed the eighth grader to return. The district and the boy's parents maintained the blog was a work of fiction, describing it as a horror story. The Tarrant County District Attorney's Office also ruled the blog was protected by the First Amendment. The decision has caused outrage among parents, who say they are scared for the safety of their children. 'I'm in disbelief. I can't even believe it,' parent Cindy Copeland told NBC DFW. Mrs Copeland has kept her daughter, who is in the 6th grade, out of school for eight days, frightened that something might happen at the school. Mrs Copeland said she read the blog and was disgusted. 'The description of what he will do to these peers and classmates, it's despicable,' she told NBC. 'It's not therapeutic writing. And if it was then it should have been kept private, not broadcast for the entire world to see. 'It's a threat.' Outrage: Local parent Cindy Copeland was one of many protestors outside Tidwell Middle School on Friday. She has kept her daughter out of school for eight days . Protests: Parents brandish signs and placards demanding the eighth grader be removed from the school . Fighting: The district and the boy's parents maintained the blog was a work of fiction, describing it as a horror story, but the parents of his classmates aren't buying it . Another parent, Angela Dean, told the network she has been forced to explain to her children about what to do in the event of an incident at the school. 'The fact that I have to have those kinds of conversations with my children on how to my protect themselves against harm from another classmate, it's very disheartening as a parent,' she said. The situation was reported to the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office, who investigated the boy and his writings. An official decision was made this week not to file any charges. In a statement to NBC, the District Attorney said: 'Although the blog in question contains many disturbing, graphic, and offensive descriptions of violence, it does not meet the legal requirements for a charge of criminal or delinquent conduct under Texas law.' However parents say they will continue protesting and holding demonstrations until the boy is removed from the school permanently. Disturbed: Angela Dean has been forced to explain to her children about what to do in the event of an incident at the school .

Tidwell Middle School student - aged 13 or 14 - started the blog in August . It was called 'Killing Children' and about 'me murdering people I hate' Stories named classmates and described either killing, maiming or sexually assaulting them . The boy was taken out of school earlier this year and investigated . He was allowed to return last month, with the school district saying the stories were 'horror fiction' and not real . Local parents are outraged and staging protests outside the school .

Arsenal should target Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech if he leaves Stamford Bridge at the end of the season, insists Carlo Cudicini. Cech has made just five Barclays Premier League appearances this season as Thibaut Courtois remains manager Jose Mourinho's first-choice goalkeeper. But Cudicini feels the 32-year-old Czech Republic international would be a good fit under Arsene Wenger instead of Wojciech Szczesny at Arsenal. Petr Cech, in action for Czech Republic against Latvia last week, is poised to leave Chelsea in the summer . Cech, who joined Chelsea in 2004, has made just five Premier League appearances this season . Chelsea want at least £10million for Cech, and they would have to sell to a direct rival for the goalkeeper to end up at the Emirates. Prompted on TalkSport by Ray Parlour who said Arsenal 'have to get' Cech, Cudicini added: 'I agree. 'Arsenal have had a few problems with goalkeepers after [David] Seaman and [Jens] Lehmann. 'Szczesny is still struggling to impose himself as number one, so if a goalkeeper like Petr Cech is available in the summer, obviously he should be a big target for Arsenal.' Cech revealed last week he does not want to spend another season as understudy to Courtois. Arsenal should target Chelsea goalkeeper Cech if he leaves Stamford Bridge, insists Carlo Cudicini (pictured)

Petr Cech looks set to leave Chelsea at the end of the season . The 32-year-old goalkeeper revealed last week he does not want to spend another season as understudy to first-choice Thibaut Courtois . Cech has made just five Premier League appearances this season . Former Chelsea goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini feels Arsenal should sign him . READ: Arsenal waiting for Cech decision before they move for keeper . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .

David Cameron has revealed that he and his wife Samantha were 'falling apart' with the pressure of trying to care for their son Ivan after he was born disabled. In an intensely personal interview, he revealed: 'We weren't falling out with each other, but we were falling apart just coping with the nights and everything.' His comments were echoed by his wife who, in a separate interview, said the stresses of looking after Ivan pushed their relationship close to 'breaking point'. Scroll down for video . David Cameron has revealed that he and his wife Samantha (pictured together in 2008 with their son Ivan) were 'falling apart' with the pressure of trying to care for their son after he was born with a rare brain disorder . Ivan (pictured) was born with Ohtahara Syndrome, a rare brain disorder which left him in a wheelchair, needing to be fed through a tube and suffering from cerebral palsy and severe epileptic fits. He died aged six in 2009 . In a tearful interview, Mrs Cameron spoke for the first time of the 'nightmare' of learning that their first child had a rare disorder which left him needing round-the-clock care. Within a year, she said, looking after him had left the Camerons 'totally shattered' and trying to 'find a way through'. And she described the shock of his sudden death, which came 'out of the blue'. Ivan was born with Ohtahara Syndrome, a rare brain disorder which left him in a wheelchair, needing to be fed through a tube and suffering from cerebral palsy and severe epileptic fits. He died aged six in 2009. Speaking days ahead of what would have been his 13th birthday on Wednesday, the Prime Minister said: 'It's true – it is a knock. You are exhausted. You become a part-time parent, nurser, carer, doctor.' Mrs Cameron recalled how within days of Ivan's birth she knew 'something wasn't quite right' because he was making 'funny, jerky movements'. Speaking to the Mail on Sunday – which pictured her at home in Downing Street with her husband and their other children – she said: 'It's your worst nightmare. They did a whole load of tests, they push the box of tissues towards you and you feel like you're in an episode of Casualty.' Mr Cameron said Ivan was a 'blessing in lots of ways' but admitted the strains he created on their life left them both 'falling apart'. He said: 'We both worked out that we could cope, and find a way through this' Dressed, fittingly, in a fleece, David Cameron took a break from the campaign trail yesterday to be photographed feeding a newborn, orphaned lamb. He cradled the young animal to feed it milk from a bottle after dropping in at Dean Lane Farm in his Witney constituency in Oxfordshire. At one point they were snuggled up so close that they were nuzzling each other’s faces. Inevitably, it prompted a flurry of comments on Twitter, several from Labour supporters, many of them unrepeatable and several referring to mint sauce. David Cameron took a break from the campaign trail yesterday to feed a newborn, orphaned lamb in Witney . The diagnosis had 'frightening' and 'scary' implications, she said, adding: 'It changes your life for ever. It's tough, lonely and isolating. You are terrified of not being able to cope.' She praised her 'amazing, strong and steady' husband and his 'sense that it's going to be OK'. Mr Cameron, in a separate interview with the Sunday Times, said Ivan was a 'blessing in lots of ways' but admitted the strains he created on their life left them both 'falling apart'. He said: 'It takes over your life. We both worked out that we could cope, and find a way through this.' In a frank admission of the pressures their son's condition had placed on their relationship, Mrs Cameron said: 'There's lots of people in our situation whose marriages don't survive. 'Looking after a disabled child pushes you to the limits of what you can cope with physically, emotionally. By the end of the first year we were totally shattered and pretty much at breaking point. Samantha Cameron . Samantha Cameron has said she would be ‘fine’ if her children copied her and got a tattoo. The Prime Minister’s wife has a leaping dolphin on her right foot which she had done during a gap year spent travelling in Indonesia following her A-levels. Asked how she would feel if her children followed her example, she told the Mail on Sunday: ‘I’d be fine about it. ‘Obviously you’d have to explain that they might not want it in certain places where it would be for ever. But no, I wouldn’t have any problem with them having a tattoo.’ 'The doctors realised we needed help. But as parents you have this feeling that you shouldn't ask for help.' She added that they were 'so, so proud' of Ivan, saying: 'He was very beautiful, one of the great gifts in our lives. A day when you haven't been to hospital, a day when he smiled, or a day when you haven't cried, becomes the most amazing day.' She described her battles with education bosses who tried to send Ivan to a mainstream school, before his parents secured him a place at a special needs school. 'Ivan had a feeding tube, very bad epilepsy. He couldn't sit up. He couldn't communicate at all. He needed to be somewhere more sensory and stimulating with people who knew how to look after him,' she said. His death came as a big shock. 'It was totally out of the blue and happened so quickly,' she said. 'It takes a long time before you see sunlight poking through the dark fog but never does the pain go as it's so connected to the love.' She said she still receives some bereavement counselling. Mr Cameron also spoke of Ivan's death: 'Your whole world collapses. You push pause on your life; you stop and have a think. Nothing really matters at that stage.' In her interview Mrs Cameron also revealed that her taste in music includes US psychedelic band Polica, whose latest album Shulamith has on its cover a topless woman with her back turned and her hair and neck covered in blood. Mrs Cameron saw the band perform in London when they toured Britain. The album is named after Canadian Marxist Shulamith Firestone, the author of The Dialectic Of Sex: The Case For A Feminist Revolution. Mrs Cameron also told of her embarrassment at being told Nancy and Elwen were having a 'huge pillow and duvet fight' when the family stayed with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at her schloss near Berlin in 2013. This picture - from a new set of photographs showing the Camerons at home in Downing Street - has a clear message: That while the Prime Minister has been holding down the most important job in Britain for the past five years, he’s also made time to learn the all-important art of tying up his daughter’s hair for school. Showing that being left-handed is no handicap, he holds four-year-old Florence’s hair with one hand while brushing with the other. Behind them, the dishwasher looks suspiciously empty in the midst of the morning chaos inevitable in the home of any family of five, but reaching down to it provides the Prime Minister’s wife with an opportunity to show off her enviable figure . While this battered ministerial red box may have carried some of the most important documents in British history, as it lies around in the Cameron household it becomes the perfect toy. In this previously unseen 2011 family photograph of Florence as a toddler, she fits perfectly into the box as it sits perched on the yellow sofa from the Fancy Nancy range at sofaworks.com (£1,579). Tucked behind it appears to be a label from one of daddy’s trips to Brussels. And behind Florence, standing on the chest of drawers, is a Ribbon Copper Large Table Lamp from Habitat (£160) and a rattan tissue box cover (£26) from Oka . Breakfast and the family enjoy porridge – the pot is on the table in front of Mrs Cameron, who wears a cashmere grey, red and white Chinti and Parker sweater (£295). A box of Weetabix Organic is also just visible. The black mug is from Whittard, while the green chairs are by Knoll Saarinen, and cost £816 each. On the white marble breakfast table (£750 from amodernworld.co.uk) is a plastic tub containing toothbrushes, hairbrushes and nail scissors. There’s also a wicker basket containing Boots dietary supplements . This is our house! The Camerons’ children Elwen and Nancy in a photograph taken five years ago . Now in her home office, and this time wearing a more business-like blue spot sleeveless blouse by Joseph (£215), Mrs Cameron catches up on some work.The laptop is an Apple Macbook Pro, which costs from £899, and in the background you can just make out an arch lamp, similar to a £99 Arche from made.com .

David Cameron has admitted that he and wife Samantha were 'falling apart' Frank admission over pressure of trying to care for their disabled son Ivan . Ivan was born with rare disorder - Ohtahara Syndrome - and died aged six .

Benefits and welfare schemes are often blamed for making people less likely to want to work. But a study has found that the opposite may be true. A Europe-wide survey of 19,000 people revealed that the more a country paid to the unemployed or sick, and invested in employment schemes, the more likely its residents were to want a job. A Europe-wide survey of 19,000 people revealed the more a country paid to the unemployed or sick the more likely its residents were to want a job. In Norway, which pays the highest benefits in Europe, almost 80% of people wanted a job. In Estonia, one of least generous, only around 40% did . In Norway in particular, which pays the highest benefits in Europe, almost 80 per cent of people wanted a job, . By contrast in Estonia, one of the least generous countries, only around 40 per cent did. The survey was carried out by sociologists Dr Kjetil van der Wel and Dr Knut Halvorsen from Oslo and Akershus University College. They examined responses to the statement: 'I would enjoy having a paid job even if I did not need the money' put to the interviewees for the European Social Survey in 2010. People who are hungry are more inclined to support of the welfare state policies that help the poor. The extraordinary results of a recent study from Aarhus University found that the state of our bodies has a significant influence on our position on specific political issues. Researchers said people's support for apparently altruistic policies of wealth redistribution is not so much a reflection of concern for the poor but 'rather a strategy for securing further resources for themselves.' And they their findings could revolutionise perceptions of how people come to adopt a political stance, with our ideological views apparently swayed by basic biology. These responses were then compared with the amount the countries spent on welfare benefits and employment schemes, while taking into account the population differences between the member states. The UK was average for the generosity of benefits, which was reflected in the percentage of people agreeing with the statement at almost 60 per cent. The researchers also found that governments that intervene to help the unemployed find work made people in general more likely to agree that they wanted work even if they didn't need the money. 'Many scholars and commentators fear that generous social benefits threaten the sustainability of the welfare state due to work norm erosion, disincentives to work and dependency cultures,' the researchers said in the paper, 'The bigger the worse? A comparative study of the welfare state and employment commitment'. 'A basic assumption is that if individuals can obtain sufficient levels of well-being - economic, social and psychological - from living off public benefits, compared to being employed, they would prefer the former. The UK was average for the generosity of benefits and this was reflected in the percentage of people wanting to work - at 60% (stock image pictured). The study also found that governments that intervene to help the unemployed find work made people more likely to say they wanted work even if they didn't need the money . 'When a 'critical mass' of individuals receive public benefits rather than engaging in paid work, the norms regulating work and benefit behaviour will weaken, setting off a self-reinforcing process towards the 'self-destruction' of the welfare state. They also said that this may be because people who receive generous benefits when out of work may feel more inclined to give something back to the state by striving hard to find work. 'The notion that big welfare states are associated with widespread cultures of dependency, or other adverse consequences of poor short term incentives to work, receives little support.' The paper was published in the journal Work, Employment and Society.

A Europe-wide survey of 19,000 people revealed that the more a country paid to the unemployed, the more likely its residents were to want a job . Norway pays the highest benefits and almost 80% of people wanted a job . By contrast in Estonia, one of least generous, only around 40 per cent did .

This was as far away from the Ashes cauldron as it is possible to be but a quiet day of run scoring against sub-standard opposition in picturesque Basseterre at the start of England’s Caribbean tour meant everything to Jonathan Trott. It must have seemed to Trott that he would never again bat for England when he suffered that brutal dismantling at the hands of Mitchell Johnson during England’s ill-fated last Ashes tour almost 18 months ago. Yet here he was, recovered from the mental condition that forced his departure from Australia and now certain of a new role opening the batting in the first Test in Antigua next week. It is quite a comeback. Jonathan Trott and Alastair Cook combine impressively as England produce dominant display . Cook plays behind square as wicketkeeper Jaison Peters looks on in Basseterre, St Kitts . If Trott’s return with 72 was the most pleasing aspect of a dominant day for England then an unbeaten 95 for captain Alastair Cook was almost as important. The pair came together here at the top of the order yesterday for the first time since a brief experiment in Bangladesh five years ago in what was a low-key return to work after the embarrassment of England’s first round World Cup exit. Neither Cook nor Trott could be blamed for that nor for the careful way they went about their batting in this two-day practice match against a St Kitts Invitational XI that would struggle to defeat a decent English club side. Stuart Broad bowls in the Carribean sun as England take on a St Kitts and Nevis Invitational XI . Cook and teammate Jonathan Trott talk in between overs during the St Kitts and Nevis Invitational XI game . Such was the scale of England’s World Cup embarrassment that they find themselves very much on trial again now even though they ended last year’s Test summer with three successive wins against India. The failure of Sam Robson to convince alongside Cook has opened the door for the return of Trott ahead of Adam Lyth and he made the most of his chance in a stand of 158 with his captain made in the most comfortable of circumstances. England had barely broken sweat in bowling St Kitts out for 59, another returnee in Ben Stokes taking three wickets in five balls, before Cook and Trott overwhelmed a local side who had bizarrely warmed up in Inter Milan shirts. Perhaps they are better at football than cricket because there was little to concern two players with much to prove for different reasons in Cook and Trott. The captain is back after being demoted from one-day office and looked the more fluent, despatching anything short and moving on to his 50 off 95 balls to follow the three half-centuries he has scored in his last four Test innings. Trott was the only casualty of the day for England and he had to be almost dragged from the crease when he was eventually caught at short leg. ‘It’s almost like he’s never been away,’ said Stokes. ‘It was really good to see the way he just settled back to how he has been over the last few years.’ Quite how much the England attack got out of their morning work-out was questionable because this was a shockingly indisciplined batting display from a St Kitts side who included just seven players with first-class experience. Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad eased their way back after their own humbling World Cups but the most penetrative bowling came from Stokes, who swung the ball consistently on a typically slow and flat Warner Park pitch. England batsmen Cook plays to the leg side during the West Indies Tour match against St Kitts and Nevis XI . Trott plays to the offside to reach his fifty during the St Kitts and Nevis Invitational XI England tour match . England plan to use Stokes, who was left out of the World Cup after a dreadful run, as their all-rounder in this series, batting at six at least until the return of Moeen Ali which they hope will come ahead of the second Test. Stokes and Chris Jordan are clearly ahead of Liam Plunkett and the newcomer Mark Wood in the pecking order while Adil Rashid and James Tredwell appear to be competing for the solitary spinner’s place next week. Both took a wicket towards the end of the St Kitts innings while Tredwell added a spectacular one-handed slip catch. Cook plays to the offside as wicketkeeper Jaison Peters of St Kitts and Nevis Invitational XI looks on . Cook plays to mid off as wicketkeeper Peters looks on during the England tour match .

Jonathan Trott hit an impressive 72 on England return in the Carribean . England captain Alastair Cook hit an unbeaten 95 on a dominant day . Duo played at top order for first time since brief experiment five years ago . England barely broke sweat as they bowled a St Kitts XI all out for 59 .

The biblical-style ramblings of accused killer Charles Severance, 54, were revealed during his court appearance on Thursday (pictured) An accused serial killer's rambling manifesto revealed details of his chilling plan to 'Knock. Talk. Enter. Kill. Exit. Murder', a prosecutor has said. Charles Severance, 54, who has been charged with the murders of Nancy Dunning, Ron Kirby and Ruthanne Lodato, in Alexandria, Virginia, was in court for a hearing on Thursday. All three victims were gunned down at their homes in daylight attacks: Dunning in 2003, Kirby in 2013 and Lodato last year. At court on Thursday, prosecutor Bryan Porter argued Severance, who was once a fringe candidate for political office, should face just one trial as his writings linked the three murders,The Washington Post reported. Severance's writing appeared to echo a biblical passage and also included the words: 'The last scream of a victim echoes to eternity... Murder on my mind, and my mind on murder.' The prosecution alleged that Severance's plan to kill was outlined in a bizarre piece called 'Parable of the Knocker', based on a bible passage called Parable of the Midnight Knocker. Judge Jane Marum Roush also decided at the hearing that Severance's trial should be moved from Alexandria to Fairfax County because the possibility of an impartial jury seemed unlikely after the hysteria which surrounded the murders. Severance was arrested in March 2014 over the murders after he sought asylum at the Russian Embassy in D.C. He was reportedly 'sent away' from the embassy and told he was an 'unwanted guest'. Accused serial killer Charles Severance, 54, had several outbursts at his court hearing on Thursday in Alexandria, Virginia and was reprimanded by the judge . Alleged serial killer Charles Severance was escorted out following a hearing in his case at the Alexandria Circuit Court on Thursday. His trial will be moved to Fairfax County, a judge ruled, over fears for an impartial jury due to the hysteria surrounding the murders . The murders caused panic among the residents of the wealthy Washington D.C. suburb of Alexandria after they were warned by authorities that a serial killer was on the loose. The shootings were random but took place just blocks from each other when the victims opened their front doors at the same time of day. Ruthanne Lodato, a married mother-of-three, was killed on February 6 last year after a man knocked on her door at 11.30am and opened fire on her and a nurse caring for her mother. Lodato, 59, was rushed to hospital in critical condition but did not survive. The nurse, who was shot in the arm, gave police a description of their bearded attacker. Several months earlier, in November 2013, regional transportation planner Ronald Kirby, 69, was shot dead at his home. In December 2003, real estate agent Nancy Dunning, 56, was gunned down. Ballistics revealed similarities in bullet fragments at the three murder scenes. Pictured left, Ruthanne Lodato, 59, a married mother-of-three, was shot dead at her home in Alexandria last year. Several months earlier, in November 2013, Ronald Kirby, 69, was also killed . Left, real estate agent Nancy Dunning, 56, was gunned down in Virginia in December 2003. Similar bullet fragments were found at the murder scene to two killings years later, and a police sketch of a suspect released (right) Severance had built up anger after a court ruling in 2000 which banned him from having contact with his son, which he detailed on his personal website, MentalDisorder.com. On the website he claimed that mental health tests, which he refused to take, were conducted by, 'secular (demon possessed) humanist-priests, democracy government regulated mad-doctors, agents of psychiatry, and other weak hypocrites'. Alexandria Commonwealth’s Attorney Bryan Porter told the court on Thursday that Severance's anger drove him to kill, The Post reported. Defense attorneys argued for Ms Dunning's murder case to be tried separately but the prosecutor said that ballistics evidence and the defendant's writings made a connection between the three killings. During the court appearance on Thursday, Severance made frequent outbursts and was reprimanded by the judge. When discussing him making an obscene gesture at another court appearance, The Post reported that the defendant held up his middle finger and said: 'That’s West Virginia. That’s not an obscene gesture.' The trial is due to begin in October. The three victims were shot at random outside their front doors in broad daylight in the wealthy DC suburb of Alexandria, Virginia .

Charles Severance, 54, has been charged with murders of Nancy Dunning, Ron Kirby and Ruthanne Lodato, in Virginia, over the space of a decade . Prosecution want Severance, who was once a fringe candidate for political office, to stand trial for all three killings together . Claims that Severance's 'Parable of the Knocker' linked all three deaths . The three victims were murdered at random in broad daylight when they answered a knock at their front door .

Ryan Mason probably didn't expect his tattoo to take centre stage during his senior England debut, but that's exactly what happened on Tuesday night. The 23-year-old was celebrating Tottenham Hotspur team-mate Andros Townsend's equalising goal for England against Italy when a tattoo on his arm was shown across televisions worldwide. Twitter user @Danorako compared it to a photograph of himself at 12 years old, and has since been retweeted more than 20,000 times by those noticing the uncanny resemblance. Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Ryan Mason's tattoo (left) became popular online during this celebration . Mason celebrates with Tottenham Hotspur team-mates Andros Townsend (centre) and Kyle Walker (right) Other than that it was a relatively successful debut for the starlet. England escaped Turin with a 1-1 draw and Mason was given 16 minutes by Roy Hodgson as he replaced Jordan Henderson. Four years ago on Thursday he played just six minutes in a 1-0 defeat by Bristol City in the Championship during a loan spell with Doncaster Rovers. Mason was farmed out to Swindon Town in League One last season again, but has followed Harry Kane by making a remarkable rise to the Barclays Premier League and international football. England escaped Turin with a 1-1 draw against Italy in the friendly as they continue to build to Euro 2016 .

Ryan Mason celebrated England's equaliser against Italy on Tuesday night . The senior England debutant's tattoo took centre stage on social media . One Twitter user likened it to himself at age 12 and got 20,000 retweets .

Deep in rural South Africa, a terrifying white supremacist movement is brainwashing teenagers to rise up in defiance of Nelson Mandela's hard-fought dream of a Rainbow Nation. The far-right Afrikaner Resistance Movement (AWB) is training thousands of youths in military-style bootcamps northwest of Johannesburg to fight for a separate white state. By day, they are pushed to their physical limits with assault courses and self-defence lessons, all the while being told of the danger from 'the millions of blacks trying to kill you'. Then by night, they are subjected to vile racist indoctrination which many hoped had disappeared from South Africa for good. Scroll down for video . Indoctrinated: Teenagers take part in a military-style bootcamp run by the far-right Afrikaner Resistance Movement which is training and brainwashing them into taking up thecause of creating a separate white state . 'I don't have black friends': Dion Bernard, a 15-year-old nicknamed Sparky, has a gun placed against his head during self-defence lessons at the Afrikaner Resistance Movement camp near Johannesburg . For Dion Bernard, a 15-year-old boy enrolled on the latest camp, the seeds of old hatred are already cemented in his mind. 'In the Bible it says black people must live with black people and white people must live with white people,' he says. 'You cannot mix nations.  I don't have black friends. If they come to my side and ask to speak to me, I will say no. Or I will turn my back on them and walk away.' Dion comes from a deeply religious family, part of a small but determined minority of Afrikaner people who still yearn for apartheid-era politics. He is one more than 2,000 teenagers who have attend Kommando core, an AWB 'endurance' camp for white youngsters, over the last two years. Filmmakers followed their story for a controversial documentary called Fatherland by TIA Productions. 'We want our own country': Members of the camp burn the South African flag whle holding an Afrikaner one . Sinister: More than 2,000 teenagers who have attend Kommando core, an AWB 'endurance' camp for white youngsters, over the last two years . The camp is run by Colonel Jooste, a veteran of the South African apartheid era. 'South Africa is bleeding,' he says. 'And this is why we have to train our people to be prepared. 'There's millions and millions of blacks around you, smothering you... and killing you. 'So you have to implement certain systems to survive and that's why we say the only system we can go now for is not apartheid. That's second prize. First prize is freedom.' His lectures sound like something taken straight out of the slave-trade era. By day, the youngsters are pushed to their physical limits with assault courses and self-defence lessons . But by night, they are subjected to vile racist indoctrination which many probably hoped had disappeared from South Africa for good . He tells them: 'We look different. We don't look the same as them. 'They have thick lips. The lips are likely to curl upwards. 'Okay? We have thin lips. The negroes ears on the inside are totally different to ours. 'It's much more sensitive. That's why us Afrikaners know, hit them against the ears and they'll fall to the ground. Because their ears are made differently.' Later, members of the camp are filmed burning the South African flag while holding the Afrikaner one. 'No one will force us to stand under this flag,' they say. 'We Afrikaners want our freedom. We want our own country.'

Far-right Afrikaner Resistance Movement fighting for separate white state . Recruit, 15, says: 'You cannot mix nations. I don't have black friends' Youths subjected to vile racist indoctrination by Apartheid-era leaders . They are told: 'We look different. They have thick lips. We have thin lips'

Don't expect to snag a £1,000 nosebleed ticket - or any other ticket - at the box office for the fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. Just two weeks before the bout, tickets for the most anticipated fight in recent times have yet to go on public sale, with the two camps and the MGM Grand locked in a stand-off over allotments. When they are finally put on sale, only a few will be sold at the listed price. The impasse has left fans in the dark, and ticket brokers perplexed. Floyd Mayweather performs at a media workout with his uncle Roger on the pads in Las Vegas . Manny Pacquiao was in good spirits as he showed off his skills for the fans earlier this week . 'It's bizarre, normally there's a public sale 10 weeks before the fight,' said Connor Gregoire, an analyst for Seatgeek.com. 'To our knowledge no one has a printed ticket in their hands right now.' Mayweather's promoter, Leonard Ellerbe, said Tuesday that tickets would go on sale this week for the May 2 fight, but MGM officials have been tight-lipped about their availability. The hotel issued a statement Friday saying there would be a 'limited number of tickets available for sale' and that it is working with promoters to finalize a date for their release. The fight was always going to be a tough ticket, with announced prices of £1,000 to £5,000 in the 16,500-seat Grand Garden arena. But those prices have already tripled in the resale market even before tickets are available, and the two camps and the MGM have been bickering over how many seats - and at what price level - each party gets. Pacquiao's manager, Michael Koncz, blamed the Mayweather camp for holding up the ticket sales, saying they have refused to sign a term sheet negotiated months earlier that specified the allotments. 'It's a real mess right now,' Koncz said. 'I can only surmise the motivation is greed and an attempt to manipulate the tickets, otherwise why the holdup? I'm more than a little upset they're not for sale to the public.' Millions of dollars are at stake in the dispute, because after the MGM takes its share each camp gets a certain percentage of tickets and is able to resell them with ticket brokers for higher prices. The estimated gate for the tickets if they are sold at retail prices is already a staggering £48million, far surpassing the previous gate record of £13.3million for Mayweather's 2013 fight with Canelo Alvarez. Pacquiao used Instagram to show his fans a photo of his ripped body as he continues his preparation . Promoter Bob Arum said he has heard of people cancelling their reservations to Las Vegas because they're afraid they can't get tickets. 'This is not acceptable,' said Arum, who promotes Pacquiao. 'This is a worldwide event that the city of Las Vegas is involved in. It's one of the craziest things I've ever seen.' Gregoire said the fight is one of Seatgeek's most searched events, but that only a few dozen tickets have been sold through the website. Those tickets are what the ticket industry calls 'spec tickets' because the sellers don't actually have them in hand, but expect to get them before the fight. The Filipino fighter is looking to put an end to Mayweather's current unbeaten record in the ring . The cheapest seat on the site on Friday was £3,200, and Gregoire said the average sale so far is in the £5,300 range. 'People are hesitant to buy in the secondary market before there's been an original sale,' he said. 'And you've also got the incredible prices being asked for tickets now. That means a lot of people are not buying tickets at this point.' At Stubhub there are no tickets for sale, spokeswoman Alison Salcedo said, because the ticket reseller is waiting for actual prices to be set and tickets to be printed. Music artist Liljamez posted the photo of 'Money' with just over two weeks to go until the bout . 'There's still so much up in the air for this fight that we're not allowing spec sales,' Salcedo said. 'We're not willing to take that risk now.' Tickets have also not gone on sale for the closed circuit telecast of the fight at the various MGM properties in Las Vegas. Thousands of those tickets are expected to be sold to fans that can't get into the arena itself, but no price has been set for them. Pacquiao shows off his impressive speed - which he will hope will trouble Mayweather . Earning an estimated $180million from the bout, Mayweather is confident he won't lose his perfect record . Koncz said he talked to Pacquiao on Thursday about making sure he had enough tickets to take care of people in his camp. He said there have been requests from around the world for fight tickets, but that they have been forced to put them off because of the uncertainty over how many tickets are available and their pricing. One thing that is certain, he said, is no one - including the celebrities who generally populate the ringside seats - is getting in for free. 'Nobody's getting free tickets,' Koncz said. 'Even Bob (Arum) has to pay for his ticket in the first row.' Mayweather and Pacquiao pose during a press conference ahead of their mega-fight in Las Vegas .

Fans are in the dark ahead of Floyd Mayweather v Manny Pacquiao fight . Tickets for the most anticipated fight in years have yet to go on sale . When they are finally put on sale, only a few will be sold at the listed price . Prices have tripled in the re-sale market despite tickets not being released .

Bradley Dew has been jailed for mugging his deaf friend to steal his mobile phone and a £10 note . A thug has been jailed after he mugged his deaf friend to steal his mobile phone and a £10 note. Bradley Dew, 26, had been drinking with his friend at a pub in Faversham in Kent earlier that day and had borrowed his mobile. But later in the evening Dew returned to his friend's home, claiming he had lost the mobile on a train after returning from Herne Bay. As the friend said he was about to go out with his girlfriend, Dew pushed him back into a wall before striking him across the face. He then stole £10 out of his wallet. Dew, of Faversham, then fled the scene, and was found by police hiding in the toilets of a pub close to his friend's home hours later on March 29 last year. Officers said he was likely to have been left feeling vulnerable after being mugged in his own home. Dew denied stealing from his friend, and told officers it would have been 'like robbing my brother.' However he was found guilty of robbery and assault, following a trial held at Maidstone Crown Court. Detective Constable Kathryn Lumsden-Earle, of Kent Police, said: 'Dew took advantage of a so-called friend's generosity, taking his phone and then never returning it. 'He then acted like a bully by pushing and hitting his vulnerable victim before stealing money from his wallet. 'He did all of this in the victim's own home, which no doubt left him very frightened and scared for his safety. 'Time behind bars just might give him that opportunity to reflect on what he did that day, but more so the impact it had on someone he knew was vulnerable and who viewed him as a friend.' Dew, 26, was found guilty of robbery and assault by a jury at Maidstone Crown Court (pictured)

Bradley Dew was drinking with his deaf friend at pub in Faversham in Kent . He later stole his friend's mobile and hit him in the face to steal £10 . Dew fled, hiding from police in toilets of a pub close to his friend's house . The 26-year-old was jailed for two years and labelled a 'bully' by police .

It is one of the most dangerous sports in the world and one in every 15 bull rides ends in an injury of some sort. But that isn't enough to stop hundreds of child riders, some as young as seven, from taking the hot seat each year. Among them is Lance Lara, 10, from Fort Worth in Texas, who has proved so successful that he was crowned world champion in his age group last year. Bouncing around: A young bull rider takes on a bullock (steer) at a rodeo in Fort Worth, Texas . But each time he gets on a bullock, a castrated male, he risks life and limb, and has already been trampled on several times. That, however, is not enough to stop his father TJ, himself a former bull rider, from entering Lance, his older brother Joe, 15, and his sister Jayden, seven, into competitions all over the US. 'It’s about taking chances and these kids, that’s what they’re doing,' he explains in an interview with Channel 4's Unreported World. 'They’re taking chances and as parents we’re taking a chance. This is a very dangerous sport and you can’t take it kiddish and [be] playing around because that’s when you can get hurt.' Bull riding is a multi-billion dollar industry in the US and events staged by the PBR, the professional bull riders' association, are watched by up to half a billion people around the world each year. Ouch! Most bull riders are speedily thrown off - a good result is eight seconds . Hitting the deck: An estimated one in 15 bull rides across all age groups ends in injury of some sort . Starting small: The youngest children hone their skills on sheep before graduating to calves . But as the stakes get higher, pressure to breed bulls that are more athletic, more vicious and bigger than ever before has increased - including in the junior division. For Cody Custer, a former bull riding world champion, it is becoming too dangerous. 'You take a young teenage boy and put him on a bull that’s got a massive pedigree,' he explains. 'It would be kind of like putting a young 13, 14 year old footballer against an NFL player. It’s just not even.' Another young bull-rider, 16-year-old Trey, who has been knocked out several times by oversized bulls, agrees. 'The breeding system nowadays is getting so intense and so hard-core, it’s not even realistic. 'The more stuff they breed and the more stuff they do, it’s making bucking harder and harder. It’s crazy.' That, however, isn't enough to quell the Lara family's enthusiasm. All three children started when they were barely more than toddlers, honing their skills on sheep in a sport known colloquially as 'mutton throwing'. Not happy: Even the calves, such as the one pictured, can pack a hefty punch if enraged . Moving on: The next step is to ride bullocks (castrated young males) before culminating in big bulls . Tough task: Bullocks, who are often approaching the size of a full-grown female, are no easy ride . Now seven, Jayden, the youngest, has graduated onto calves while Lance takes on bullocks and Joe wrangles bulls. But of all the Lara children, it is Lance who takes the sport most seriously, training for two hours a day, every day, in a bid to achieve his ambition of becoming a PBR rider. He has also suffered several injuries. 'I was hanging upside down and next thing you know I was on the ground,' he recalls. 'Stepped on.' Determined not to show his family up, the 10-year-old says he managed to hold back his tears until he left the arena. 'Most of all the things that daddy says is: don’t cry in the arena,' he explains. 'I cried in the back pen.' Despite the hard work and the injuries, Lance's fledgling career has proved lucrative, with the boy earning an impressive $5,000 last year. Big guns: Teenagers begin with small bulls but, should they make professional, graduate onto big ones . Aggressive: Bulls bred for rodeo are becoming increasingly large and athletic . This money is being put towards paying for college and TJ couldn't be more proud. 'I think he feels the pressure he puts on himself,' he says. 'You know the pressure of wanting to win, wanting to be number one. I always tell him I’m going to throw you to the wolves, you either come back leading the pack or you get eaten. 'He’s always been one of the smaller guys. It’s something to kind of motivate him, pump him up.' He does, however, worry about the increasingly large bulls involved. 'Lance has eight more years before he can even think about riding here [in the main arena],' he says. 'Just think if these bulls are bucking this hard and are this rank right now, what are they going to be like in eight years when he’s there? 'If it continues the way it is, the sport of rodeo the way it is, it’ll no longer be a bull riding, it will be just a bull bucking competition. It’s all about money.'

Children as young as seven can take part in bull riding competitions . Youngest children ride calves before graduating to bullocks then bulls . Between four and six, they hone their skills by 'mutton busting' on sheep . Bull riding is thought to be one of the most dangerous sports in the world . An estimated one in every 15 bull rides ends in some sort of injury . Unreported World, tonight at 7.30pm on Channel 4 .

Manny Pacquiao took time out of his busy schedule to hang out with Saved by the Bell actor Mario Lopez, otherwise known as AC Slater, and NBA superstar Jeremy Lin. Pacquiao said of meeting Los Angeles Lakers guard Lin: 'Thank you @JLin7 for coming to show your support. Thank for showing your love for the Lord and being a good example.' The Filipino appears to be in fine fettle ahead of his highly-anticipated showdown against Floyd Mayweather with Pacquiao taking to social media to show off his ripped physique. Manny Pacquiao poses for a picture with NBA superstar Jeremy Lin and Saved by the Bell actor Mario Lopez . Pacquiao took to Instagram to show off his ripped torso ahead of his fight against Floyd Mayweather . Welterweight boxer Pacquiao is all smiles after meeting up with Los Angeles Lakers star Lin . The 36-year-old posted an Instagram snap of himself tensing his upper torso while posing in a boxing ring. Pacquiao said on Twitter: 'Only 18 more days until the blessed event. See you in Las Vegas! #TeamPacquiao #MayPac.' Mayweather's upcoming opponent has been stepping up his training programme in LA with the welterweight boxer recently pictured jogging around Griffith Park. Pacquiao trains inside the ring as he steps up his training programme ahead of the Las Vegas bout on May 2 . Pacquiao poses up, surrounded by boxes full of Butterfinger Cups - an American biscuit brand . Meanwhile, Mayweather has admitted he has fallen out of love with boxing and will have just one more fight after his bout with Pacquiao. Mayweather, speaking to Sportsmail's Jeff Powell during a media workout at his gym, said: 'I'm pretty much done with all this. 'It's not fun like it was back then. It's business now. I don't really enjoy it any longer.' Mayweather works out with his trainers as the media swarm around the ring to get a glimpse of the superstar . Mayweather hits a speed bag as he works out in front of a poster of Pacquiao with his eyes and mouth taped .

Manny Pacquiao posed for a picture with Jeremy Lin and Mario Lopez . The Filipino took to Instagram to post snap of his ripped physique . Pacquiao is counting down the days 'until the blessed event' in Las Vegas . READ: Floyd Mayweather admits he no longer enjoys boxing' CLICK HERE to watch Pacquiao's open media workout live .

An Islamic State sympathizer who was plotting to carry out an attack on a US military base similar to the deadly assault at Fort Hood in 2009 has been arrested. John T. Booker Jr, was detained in Manhattan, Kansas, on Friday morning and charged with multiple terror offenses, including attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction. The 20-year-old, who refers to himself as Muhammad Abdullah Hassan, is said to have targeted nearby Fort Riley and planned to use a 1,000lb car bomb to blow himself up and kill 'people with power'. Booker was shown how to arm the bomb, which was actually a dud, and taken to a supposed secret gate to enter the base by FBI informants before being arrested around 9am. A religious leader who had counseled the 'troubled' young man said that he was mentally ill. Scroll down for video . Detained: John T. Booker Jr, who refers to himself as Muhammad Abdullah Hassan, has been arrested after being accused of planning a suicide bomb attack on a US military base . Booker was also charged with attempting to damage property by means of an explosive and providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization. He allegedly planned to drive a van bomb built by the FBI informants, including a man who pretended to be a 'high-ranking sheikh planning terrorist acts in the United States', into Fort Riley. Authorities say he never actually breached the perimeter of the base. Imam Omar Hazim of the Islamic Center of Topeka told The Associated Press that two FBI agents brought Booker to him last year for counseling, hoping to turn the young man away from radical beliefs. The young man came to the FBI's attention last year after an unidentified citizen complained to federal authorities about concerning Facebook messages he posted. On March 19, he allegedly wrote: 'Getting ready to be killed in jihad is a HUGE adrenaline rush!! I am so nervous. NOT because I'm scared to die but I am eager to meet my lord.' Imam Omar Hazim, who counseled the suspect, said that the young man was 'troubled' Imam Omar Hazim began counseling John Booker at the request of the FBI last year, though he now says 'maybe he came to me too late'. The Islamic Center of Topeka leader said that he had tried to guide the 20-year-old away from radical beliefs. Booker had bipolar disorder and schizophrenia and was 'troubled', the imam told a local newspaper. He would occasionally have 'inner conversations' while sitting alone like he was hearing voices, Hazim told KAKE. However, the suspect, who was said to occasionally wear a sword, had not been taking his medication because he did not like the way it made him feel and it was expensive. Mr Hazim had expressed concern to the FBI about allowing Booker to move freely in the community. He said 'I wasn't terribly surprised (about the arrest), I really wasn't. Because I had recognized over the last couple of months that he wasn't taking his medication'. He was then interviewed by agency officials and admitted he had enlisted with the army months earlier. The enlistment was cancelled before he was scheduled to begin basic training on April 7, 2014. Mr Hazim said the agents told him that Booker suffered from bipolar disorder, characterized by unusual mood swings that can affect functioning. Booker also suffered from schizophrenia, the Muslim leader told the Topeka Capital Journal. 'Maybe he came to me too late, I don’t know,' he said. The imam said he expressed concerns to the FBI about allowing Booker to move freely in the community after their first encounter. Mr Hazim said he later heard that two others were involved in a bombing plot with Booker. He said the FBI told him they were undercover FBI agents and that the sting was arranged to get Booker 'off the streets'. 'I think the two FBI agents set him up, because they felt at that point someone else might have done the same thing and put a real bomb in his hands,' Mr Hazim said. He said he has come to the conclusion that the sting was the right thing to do. The cleric said Booker admitted to him on Tuesday that he had stopped taking his medication because he didn't like the way it made him feel and it was expensive. A spokesman for the US attorney's office in Kansas declined to comment on Mr Hazim's remarks. Booker (left, in 2010 yearbook photo) had allegedly told Alexander Blair, 28 (right) about his plan to kill American soldiers and received money from him . The 20-year-old from Topeka, Kansas, was scheduled to start basic training with the Army on April 7, 2014 before extremist Facebook messages ended his enlistment . Booker reportedly planned to stage an attack inspired by the events that unfolded at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009, when Maj. Nidal Hassan killed 13 and injured dozens more, court documents show. Seven months after the Facebook post, an FBI informant engaged with Booker. Through their correspondences he 'repeatedly expressed his desire to engage in violent jihad on behalf of [ISIS],' the court documents show. He said that 'detonating a suicide bomb is his number one aspiration because he couldn't be captured, all evidence would be destroyed, and he would be guaranteed to hit his target', according to the Justice Department. Booker had also allegedly expressed interest in going to fight with extremists in the Middle East before signing on to the suicide attack.. The top federal prosecutor for Kansas also charged another Topeka man, Alexander E. Blair, 28, with failing to report Booker's plans to authorities. A complaint alleges that Blair and Booker shared some 'extremist views' and that Blair loaned Booker money to rent space to build and store a bomb. He has a hearing on Thursday to decide whether he should remain in federal custody and faces three years in prison if convicted. Booker was taken to an area near Fort Riley that he believed would allow him to enter the base and detonate a van with a 1,000lb ammonium nitrate bomb (file photo) Court documents suggested Booker wanted his planned attack to be similar to the deadly strike on Fort Hood (pictured in 2014) in 2009 when Maj. Nidal Hassan killed 13 and injured dozens more . The complaint filed against Booker also alleges he created a propaganda video before his planned attack. In it he is said to have told the American people to get their loved ones out of the military now because: 'The Islamic State is coming for them. From inside, whether it be in their homes, whether it be on a base like this, whether it be in the recruiting stations, whether it be in the streets.' He also urged people to pledge allegiance to ISIS leader Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi. If convicted, Booker faces life in prison. John T. Booker Sr, the young man's father, said that his son moved out of his home last year and he did not know about the extremist beliefs. 'The one statement that I will make is that I'm glad that he was arrested and that no one got hurt,' he said. The elder Booker told WDAF that his son had been an ROTC member and 'grew up as a normal kid'.

James T. Booker, 20, of Topeka, Kansas, was arrested following FBI sting . His plan to join Army was stopped last year after extremist Facebook post . He faces terrorism charges, including using a weapon of mass destruction . Booker arrested outside Fort Riley's supposed 'secret gate' with car bomb . Imam says that suspect was mentally ill . Alexander Blair, 28, arrested for failing to inform authorities about plan .

Dougie Freedman is on the verge of agreeing a new two-year deal to remain at Nottingham Forest. Freedman has stabilised Forest since he replaced cult hero Stuart Pearce and the club's owners are pleased with the job he has done at the City Ground. Dougie Freedman is set to sign a new deal at Nottingham Forest . Freedman has impressed at the City Ground since replacing Stuart Pearce in February . They made an audacious attempt on the play-off places when Freedman replaced Pearce but have tailed off in recent weeks. That has not prevented Forest's ownership making moves to secure Freedman on a contract for the next two seasons.

Nottingham Forest are close to extending Dougie Freedman's contract . The Forest boss took over from former manager Stuart Pearce in February . Freedman has since lead the club to ninth in the Championship .

US authorities suspected that a British man accused this week of causing the 2010 'flash crash' was making illicit trades back in 2009 it's been revealed, with experts expressing shock that it took six years for charges to be brought. Navinder Singh Sarao, 36, is accused of making £26million from illegal trades over five years and an investigation team involving six agencies in the US and Britain want him put on trial in New York. But analysts are bewildered that it's taken this long for action to be taken. US authorities suspected that British man Navinder Singh Sarao (circled) accused this week of causing the 2010 'flash crash' was making illicit trades back in 2009 . US prosecutors believe Mr Sarao used special computer software to manipulate the market on Wall Street . 'Flash crash': Sarao is accused of causing the Wall Street 'Flash Crash' on May 6, 2010, when £570billion ($850 billion) was wiped from the value of America's biggest companies in five minutes . Sarao was warned about his trading in 2009 by officials at the self-regulatory Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), where he was making transactions. However, he continued his alleged manipulation well into this year. Dave Lauer, president of lobbying and research firm Kor Group, told Bloomberg that he was gobsmacked at the pace of the investigation. He said: 'How this continued for six years when the CME appeared to know about it, it kind of boggles my mind. This is about as simple and easy as you can get, and it took them this long to do anything about it.' Edgar Perez, author of Knightmare on Wall Street and The Speed Traders, meanwhile, asked: 'Why would regulators let Sarao operate in the markets and engage in similar trading strategies as in the Flash Crash eight more times?' Sarao allegedly triggered – from his home computer in Hounslow, London – the Wall Street 'Flash Crash' of May 2010, in which almost a trillion dollars was wiped from global share prices, using a series of fake transactions. Trader Navinder Singh Sarao, 36, is shown here at Westminster Magistrates' Court after being arrested over illicit trading . A flash crash is a sudden plunge in stock prices. On May 6, 2010, the US stock market dramatically collapsed – wiping billions off the world's biggest companies. Between 2.42pm and 2.47pm, the Dow Jones shed 600 points, having already been down more than 300 points – a startling 6 per cent fall in just five minutes. Very soon it had recorded an almost 1,000-point loss on the day. But, by 3.07pm, the market had miraculously regained most of the 600-point drop – making the flash crash the second-largest point swing ever recorded. Hours later, European markets opened and crashed in similar fashion. The UK's FTSE 100 fell 138 points, France's Cac shed 163 points, and Germany's Dax dropped 193 points. The cause of the crash puzzled US officials. Theories included technical glitches, high frequency trading or changes in market structure – but never criminal activity. He allegedly used automated trading software to 'spoof' the market by placing up to 19,000 orders and then cancelling them, all in under one second. However, manipulation wasn't identified as the cause of the crash in a September 2010 report, suggesting that regulators did not see his activity at that time. Tim Massad, the head of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which oversees the trading of futures and swaps, said on Wednesday that it took so long to charge Sarao because of the size and complexity of U.S. derivatives markets. 'These are huge markets,' he said. 'There's a lot going on.' The agency, which oversees self-regulatory bodies such as the CME, brought civil charges against Sarao alongside criminal charges by the Department of Justice. The many years it took for the CFTC to come out with its findings, and the fact that manipulation wasn't mentioned in the 2010 report, suggested that the help of a whistleblower was essential in bringing the charges, one lawyer said. 'This can't have been a five-year continuous investigation, can't have been,' said the lawyer, who is familiar with the CFTC's thinking, and who asked to remain anonymous. 'Something happened some period later where this came up again. 'If there was any indication that there was manipulation behind this, given the profile of this, the agency would have proceeded. It wouldn't have taken five years.' Scotland Yard's extradition unit arrested Sarao on Tuesday night at the request of the FBI, which claims he set up an offshore company in the Caribbean called 'Nav Sarao Milking Markets' and arrogantly told financial officials to 'kiss my a***'. In West London, neighbours of the man now dubbed the 'Hound of Hounslow' were puzzled by his supposed wealth, saying he lived humbly.

Navinder Singh Sarao, 36, is accused of causing the May 2010 'flash crash' Officials believe that he used software to make fake transactions . He was first warned about alleged illicit trading back in 2009 . Sarao continued his alleged manipulation well into this year . 'How this continued for six years kind of boggles my mind' - Analyst .

One in five American women are willing to undergo dangerous beauty treatments in order to achieve the ideal look, despite the risks that these procedures pose to their health. According to a new study, while just over half of women worry about the long term damage of beauty treatments, nearly a fifth would still pursue a treatment to get the right look - even it it proved hazardous to their health. Seven per cent, meanwhile, have actually had allergic reactions. The survey, conducted by beauty research organization LQS and Associates, looked at the lengths 1,000 American women go to in order to enhance their appearances or copy a celebrity, and the potentially disastrous consequences they might face in doing so, including hair loss, skin swelling, and overly painful procedures. The cost of beauty: Women often don't realize the dangers of salon treatments before sitting in the styling chair . Respondents cited the hairstyles of actresses Jennifer Aniston and Sandra Bullock, as well as signer Jennifer Lopez, as celebrity favorites, with 53 per cent also noting that they get skin, beauty, and hair ideas from pictures and videos of famous personalities. But LQS and Associates warns against attempts to emulate these looks on a regular basis. A-listers like Beyonce, Paris Hilton, and Selena Gomez all sport weaves and extensions, but their beauty regimen is not always adaptable to the average person. 'Many of those glamorous looks can do more harm than good, leading to long term problems,' said LaQue Gushon-Harris, president of LQS and Associates. 'Unfortunately, most women are not even aware of the repercussions.' Mr Gushon-Harris explained that women who get weaves and extensions often deal with hair loss from traction alopecia, the gradual recession of the hairline due to tight hairstyles that pull at hair follicles over time. The survey also revealed that the top five beauty and cosmetic treatments favored by women in the US include manicures, pedicures, hair coloring, teeth whitening, and perms. However, frequently demonized treatments like tanning beds and facials also make the top 10. Good hair day: Jennifer Aniston (left) and Sandra Bullock (right) have the top two favorite celebrity hairstyles . Long-term risk? According to LaQue Gushon-Harris, president of LQS and Associates, Beyonce's weave could be causing permanent damage to her hair follicles . Despite the dangers, the majority of women say beauty treatments make them feel better about themselves and improve their looks. Nearly half believe these procedures boost their confidence. And in a country where one-sixth of women go to great lengths to look like their favorite celebrities, knowledge of dangers might not even stop them. When asked if they knew for certain that their treatments would cause permanent damage, four per cent said they would continue anyway and six per cent would continue, just not as much. Most women, however, remain confident that their treatments are safe, and 67 per cent say they would stop if they learned what they were doing to themselves was unhealthy. It comes down to education, says Mr Gushon-Harris, who travels the country teaching women about the dangers of cosmetic treatments. The study also found that 56 per cent of the respondents want more information on the side effects of their treatments and almost a quarter don't have any idea of the dangers of their treatments. It's a possible push for beauty salons to be more transparent. 'It is very important to be educated about whatever it is that you are doing to your body,' he added. 'These damages can be lasting and life changing.'

American women look to celebrities for hair inspiration, often uneducated about the potential dangers of beauty procedures . Many celebrities who wear weaves, such as Beyonce, Selena Gomez and Paris Hilton, could be doing serious damage to their hair . Jennifer Aniston, Sandra Bullock and Jennifer Lopez were revealed as having the three most popular celebrity hairstyles .

Catania, Sicily (CNN)We are at the beginning of a massive and mounting crisis with no solution in sight. Perhaps that's incorrect. The migrant crisis that has suddenly drawn hundreds of journalists to Sicily has been brewing for years, but in the past 10 days, with as many as 1,600 deaths in the Mediterranean, suddenly minds are focused -- for now. Almost exactly four years ago, in Libya, I caught, perhaps, a glimpse of what was to come. It was late at night in the besieged city of Misrata. Hundreds of African migrants were caught between the Libyan civil war (back then some optimistically called it a "revolution") and the deep blue sea. They had come to Misrata from Ghana, Nigeria and elsewhere, hoping to board rickety boats to cross the sea to Europe. They had been pinned down under sporadic shelling from government forces, but weren't welcome by the rebels who controlled the city. They appealed to us to help them escape. We could do nothing, but they may have eventually found their way out when the fighting subsided. The fall of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's regime, which we reporters covered so avidly, was followed by chaos, which we in the news media largely neglected, focused as we journalists were on the next catastrophe, the Syrian civil war. In that chaos, the business of human trafficking has boomed. And now that boom in human misery is coming in waves to the shores of Italy. The focus today is on those lost at sea. Aware of the tragedy underway, however, Italians are alarmed at the prospect that this year alone as many as a million migrants could arrive in Europe, according to one European Union official. That is certainly the case in the Sicilian port of Catania, where many migrants arrive. The city's mayor, Enzo Bianco, insists city residents bear no ill will toward the migrants, but says Catania, and Sicily cannot absorb the ever-growing numbers. The rest of Europe must help carry the burden. "If something serious isn't done," he warns, "dramas like these will be repeated. This problem will not be resolved by hiding our heads in the sand." Increasingly, some Italians are losing their patience. Two northern regions, Veneto and Valle d'Aosta, have declared they will no longer accept new migrants. The rightist Lega Nord has made opposition to new migrants a pillar of its party program. Others, however, insist Italy must keep its doors open. In Catania port, I spoke with Grazia Giurato, who had joined a small protest in solidarity with the migrants. "Many years ago, our grandparents emigrated," she recalled. "Let's keep that in mind." Indeed, in tougher times, millions of impoverished Italians left their homeland to settle in the Americas and Australia. They, too, like the migrants from Africa and the Middle East, were fleeing grinding poverty and war. And they, too, experienced the kind of prejudice and resentment in lands their descendants now proudly call home. That's the long view, perhaps. But now, today, Italians are grappling to deal with the consequences of an array of old and new ills, ranging from failing states and failing economies to endemic corruption, hopeless poverty, oppression and injustice that no one state or group of states can solve without a gargantuan, expensive and politically daunting effort. And while this crisis has been brewing for years, it is now truly upon us.

Hundreds of desperate migrants have died attempting to cross the Mediterranean in recent says . And Italians are alarmed that this year as many as a million migrants could arrive in Europe .

A dominatrix who claims she shared a 'hot, deep kiss' with Prince Harry during his infamous party night in Vegas three years ago says she felt 'overdressed' when she saw him playing strip billiards. Carrie Reichert, 43, who has previously said she kissed the Prince and has a pair of his underpants she hopes to use in a strip-tease show, has now written a book about the night. In an excerpt from the upcoming In the Eye of the Royal Story, she says she couldn't help but notice how 'adorably cute his naked a** was', The Sun reported. Carrie Reichert (left), 43, has released a teaser from her upcoming book In the Eye of the Royal Story in which she recounts the events of Prince Harry's infamous party night . Prince Harry, pictured above in Las Vegas in 2012, was said to have invited 10 women to party with him at his VIP suite at the Encore at Wynn hotel, including Miss Reichert . She wrote: 'I'm only in my bathing suit and feeling overdressed, wondering if I too should strip down and join him in his royal buff.' Ms Reichert went on to claim that alcohol gave her the confidence to approach the Prince before they shared a kiss. She said: 'This surreal moment felt more like a dream: I'm kissing a Prince! Tasting his lips and feeling his tongue, encouraging what is now a hot, deep kiss, both of us excited, anticipating what is yet to come.' In January, England-born Ms Reichert said she planned to use a pair of the Prince's underpants for a strip tease act. She remains the only woman to have ever spoken out about the prince's wild night in Vegas, following which pictures of him were leaked showing him playing naked billiards. Ms Reichert claims she was one of 10 women picked to party with him in the penthouse suite of the Wynn Hotel in August 2012. However, Kensington Palace has previously denied she was one of the women invited back to the Prince's VIP suite and dismissed her story as 'untrue'. Kensington Palace this evening declined to comment when contacted by MailOnline. Just weeks after the 2012 party, Miss Reichert spent a month in Harrison County Jail in Mississippi after being arrested for cheque fraud. And not long after she rose to prominence for her outrageous claims, it was revealed she was a dominatrix who charges $1,000 an hour for BDSM sessions. Kensington Palace has previously said Ms Reichert (pictured) was not among those invited back to the Prince's VIP suite that evening . Not long after she rose to prominence for her outrageous claims, it was revealed Ms Reichert was a dominatrix who charges $1,000 an hour for BDSM sessions .

Dominatrix claims she shared a 'hot, deep kiss' with Prince Harry in Vegas . Carrie Reichert said she felt overdressed after seeing his 'cute naked a**' The 43-year-old made the claim in an excerpt from her upcoming book . Kensington Palace has previously denied she was invited to the hotel suite .

Blackburn boss Gary Bowyer was in 'shock' as he watched his goalkeeper Simon Eastwood almost snatch a last-gasp draw for his side against Liverpool. Trailing 1-0 following Philippe Coutinho's 70th-minute strike, Eastwood left his post guarding the Blackburn goal and arrived in the Liverpool penalty area in a bid to help his side draw level with seconds of the contest remaining. Bowyer had looked ready to celebrate the latest of equalisers after Eastwood skilfully controlled the ball before testing his Reds counterpart Simon Mignolet with a tricky drive. Blackburn goalkeeper Simon Eastwood had a chance in the dying stages to force extra-time . Eastwood almost scored a dramatic late equaliser beyond Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet . Eastwood showed great composure to control the ball and shoot towards the Liverpool goal . Eastwood reacts after his last-gasp strike was saved by his Reds counterpart Mignolet . 'I think it was more shock that he managed to do that and turn,' said Bowyer. 'It was an unbelievable turn from him... a last roll of the dice. 'Our group's an honest group and they have had a right good go. 'To have pushed Liverpool like that over two games and still have a chance like that means there's nothing but praise for them. 'It shows the progress we've made at the club and the supporters have hopefully gone away pleased with what they saw, but just a little bit disappointed that we couldn't get the goal.' Coutinho watches his shot find the bottom corner to give Liverpool the lead with 20 minutes to play . Meanwhile, Jordan Henderson believes Liverpool's 1-0 FA Cup quarter-final victory at Blackburn will give his team-mates a much-needed lift heading into the Barclays Premier League run-in. The Reds settled the replay through Coutinho's second-half strike and will now play Aston Villa in a Wembley semi-final on April 19. Liverpool's charge towards the Champions League places has been curtailed by defeats to Manchester United and Arsenal but midfielder Henderson feels the Ewood Park result will help get things back on track. 'It was a really important game for us today,' he told BT Sport. 'I think everybody has been disappointed over the last couple of weeks with performances and results. Liverpool manager Rodgers and Blackburn boss Gary Bowyer talk in the technical area at Ewood Park . 'But I think we showed great character today. We knew when we came here they'd make it difficult for us but from start to finish we controlled the game, I thought we were brilliant. 'Towards the end when we'd gone 1-0 up they were chucking everything at us but we defended fantastically. 'Credit to the lads really and we'll go to Wembley against Villa and I'm sure it will be a tough game because they're a good side. 'But it gives everyone a lift.' Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers celebrates with Jordan Henderson after his side's victory . Jordan Henderson, Kolo Toure and Joe Allen celebrate after Liverpool secured their place in the semi-finals . Brazilian playmaker Coutinho drilled home Liverpool's winner after a swift interchange with Henderson and the latter hailed a 'little bit of brilliance' from the man signed from Inter Milan two years ago. He added: 'Philippe's got a great football brain and the easy bit was just giving him it and he finished it fantastically well. 'That little bit of brilliance from him wins us the game and gives everyone a big lift. 'Hopefully now we can kick on over our last seven games in the Premier League and in the semi-final.'

Philippe Coutinho's strike secured a 1-0 victory for Liverpool . Blackburn goalkeeper Simon Eastwood almost snatched a draw . Eastwood drew a save from opposite number Simon Mignolet in the box .

(CNN)Tejano star Selena, who died 20 years ago, is coming back in a big way: with a hologram-like figure. Billboard reports that the singer's family is creating a version of the singer that will be "walking, talking, singing and dancing digital embodiment" of her persona. "By no means is this something that's creepy or weird," her sister, Suzette Quintanilla, told Billboard. "We think it's something amazing. A lot of the new fans that did not get to experience what Selena was about hopefully will be able to get a sense of her with this new technology that's going to be coming out." Selena: 20 years after her death . The technology is being handled by Acrovirt LLC, a Nevada-based tech company. "Using detailed individual personalized functions spanning the mind, brain and body, the individual's Digitized Human Essence will autonomously learn and react on behalf of its human counterpart's," the company explained. The project is being called "Selena the One." Twenty years after she was killed by her fan club president, Selena remains incredibly popular, with her Facebook page recording 2 million likes and fans continuing to post videos and tributes. Selena will be the first figure to use the Acrovirt technology, Quintanilla said. "I'm excited at the fact that she will be the first ever, and the fact that she's a Latina makes it even more awesome," she said. "It's not about replacing Selena in any shape, way or form; it's just something to help her legacy continue growing." The family intends to expand her legacy in another way: with some new music. Selena the One "will release new songs and videos, will collaborate with current hit artists, and aims to go on tour in 2018," said a statement on Selena's Facebook page. Selena isn't the first performer to try the virtual route. A Michael Jackson hologram appeared at the Billboard Music Awards in 2014, and a hologram of Tupac Shakur performed at Coachella in 2012. But the new technology is a step forward, Quintanilla said. "People don't realize how fast technology is moving," she told Billboard. "This is something that we're building for another two to three years, so when 2018 comes around they'll be like, 'Oh, OK, we get it.' " Fans can join an Indiegogo campaign, www.selenatheone.com, to support the launch. The campaign, which hopes to raise $500,000, begins April 16. The commemorative Fiesta de la Flor in Corpus Christi, Texas -- which celebrates her life -- is scheduled for April 17 and 18. CNN's Katia Hetter contributed to this story.

Selena Quintanilla-Perez will be re-created as hologram-like figure . The Tejano singer is first to be part of a new technology, says sister . Selena was killed 20 years ago but remains hugely popular .

Paris Saint-Germain's then sports director Leonardo declared the club were ready for tougher competitions in Europe two years ago but Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final exit suggests they need more time to reach the top. PSG were knocked out 5-1 on aggregate by Barcelona despite Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marco Verratti returning to the Ligue One side but coach Laurent Blanc was not really shocked. 'Those who follow Barcelona know the patience required to win the Champions League. You need the means, but also some patience,' Blanc said after the 2-0 defeat at the Nou Camp, which followed last week's 3-1 humbling at the Parc des Princes. Laurent Blanc looks on as his Paris Saint-Germain side were thrashed 5-1 on aggregate by Barcelona . 'The first qualified for the semi-finals are Barca and Bayern Munich. Paris will certainly be there one day but you have to understand we need time,' he said after PSG's third successive quarter-final exit in the tournament. Once again, Sweden striker Ibrahimovic failed to shine in a big game in which his attacking partner Edinson Cavani, despite his limitations, seemed more involved. PSG saw off Chelsea in the previous round but that was more of a one-tie thing, with Thiago Silva and David Luiz scoring after Ibrahimovic had been sent off in the second leg. Luiz was below-par in the last two games, being at fault on four of the five goals PSG conceded against Barca, but PSG's problems are collective, conceded midfielder Blaise Matuidi. Blaise Matuidi says that PSG are still not ready to win the Champions League and still have work to do . David Luiz was given a torrid time over the two legs and was at fault for four of Barcelona's goals . 'Barcelona are an institution, a club who have been at the top level for a long time, like Real Madrid or Bayern Munich,' the France international said. 'We have been around for five years only.' PSG were bought in 2011 by Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), who invested massively in the club hoping to win Europe's premium club competition. While they never look threatened in the Group stage, PSG have been failing against top-notch opposition. 'Let's be realistic, they were better than us. They will probably win the Champions League,' Ibrahimovic admitted. Star men Zlatan Ibrahimovic (left) and Marco Verratti were unable to influence the game in PSG's favour . 'As far as we are concerned, it is not possible to reach that goal on short term. We have made several big steps and we were eliminated by a superb team. 'Let's not lie to ourselves, it's just reality.' PSG will now focus on winning the Ligue 1 title for the third consecutive season -- a goal more suited to their capacities -- with a possible treble on the cards as they won the League Cup and will play the French Cup final on May 30. They are second in the standings behind Olympique Lyonnais on goal difference but have a game in hand.

PSG planned to be Europe's top side after major investments in the club . However, the loss against Barcelona showed they still have long way to go . Blaise Matuidi thinks Luis Enrique's side will win the Champions League .

(CNN)Craig Hicks, who is charged in the deaths of three Muslim college students in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, earlier this year, can face the death penalty, a judge ruled Monday, according to CNN affiliates. Superior Court Judge Orlando Hudson Jr. ruled that Hicks' case is "death penalty qualified," WRAL and WTVD reported. The 46-year-old was arrested February 10 in the deaths of Yusor Mohammad, 21, her 23-year-old husband, Deah Shaddy Barakat, and 19-year-old sister, Razan Mohammad Abu-Salha. All three were shot in the head. Hicks, who was the victims' neighbor, turned himself in to police the night of the killings. The next week, he was indicted on three counts of first-degree murder and a count of discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling. He had no prior criminal record, police said. Police said "an ongoing neighbor dispute over parking" might have been a factor in the shootings but also said they weren't dismissing the possibility of a hate crime. On what is believed to be Hicks' Facebook page, numerous posts rail against religion. The victims' family members have called on authorities to investigate the slayings as a hate crime. The U.S. Department of Justice issued a statement in February saying the department's Civil Rights Division, along with the the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of North Carolina and the FBI, have opened "a parallel preliminary inquiry" to determine whether any federal laws, including hate crime laws, were violated. "It has always been our position that Mr. Hicks should be held responsible for his actions to the full extent of the law. His killing of three college students was despicable, and now he must face the consequences of his actions," said Rob Maitland, an attorney for Hicks' wife. Karen and Craig Hicks are in the process of divorce.

Hicks is charged in the deaths of three Muslim college students in Chapel Hill, North Carolina . Victims' family members have called on authorities to investigate the slayings as a hate crime .

Stoke City have opened talks over a possible summer deal for Evian flyer Daniel Wass. The 25-year-old Denmark international is available for around £3.5million and has been watched by Chelsea, Liverpool and Newcastle over the past year as they look for versatile full back options. Wass is quick and can play at right back, left back or either wing and has an eye for goal, often spectacular. Stoke have opened talks with Evian over a summer move for £3.5million rated full back Daniel Wass (right) Schalke and Inter Milan have also shown interest but he is keen to try his luck in the Premier League and with Mark Hughes. Hughes has been given licence to spend this summer and will look to add more pace to his side while working to secure a new contract for the likes of Asmir Begovic. He wants to make Victor Moses's transfer from Chelsea permanent and is interested in Lee Cattermole of Sunderland and Javier Hernandez of Manchester United. Stoke scouts have also been monitoring Sporting Lisbon pair Islam Slimani and Andre Carrillo. Wass, who can play at right back, left back or either wing has been watched by Chelsea and Liverpool .

Chelsea and Liverpool target Daniel Wass can play as a full back or winger . Schalke and Inter Milan have also shown interest in the 25-year-old . Stoke are also interested in Lee Cattermole and Javier Hernandez . Denmark international could be sold for a fee close to £3.5million .

Beach-goers were faced with a different kind of sea creature when they entered the water at Victoria's picturesque Rye Beach last week - a swimming echidna! The prickly Australian mammal was filmed paddling out to sea in the turquoise waters off the Mornington Peninsula, 83 km south of Melbourne. Where it was heading, is anyone's guess. Scroll down for video . This echidna was spotted paddling out to sea off Rye Beach, a popular surfing and fishing spot on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula . The video of the swimming echidna, which looks to be happily using its ant-eating snout as a snorkel, was posted online by YouTube user Emma B. According to Australia Zoo, echidnas, like many native Australian animals, are actually 'proficient' swimmers. They like the water so much, that the Zoo built a special swimming pool for its echidna residents to cool off on hot summer days. Echidnas, like many native Australian animals, are actually 'proficient' swimmers - though they usually prefer fresh water to the open ocean . The echidna - or spiny ant-eater - is found all over Australia, in coastal forests, alpine meadows and desert habitats. They live on a diet of ants, termites, grubs and worms but biologists think the mammals evolved from aquatic ancestors like the platypus. Gary Sutton, a park ranger from Narawntapu National Park in Tasmania, said he has also seen wallabies and wombats surfing. He previously told the ABC he thought the animals went in the water to get rid of parasites, like lice and ticks. With its webbed-feet and snout in the air as a snorkle, the little echidna paddled out to sea .

An echidna is filmed swimming in turquoise waters at Victoria's Rye Beach . The land-based mammal looks to be using its ant-eating snout as a snorkel . Echidnas are proficient swimmers, believed to have evolved from aquatic ancestors like the platypus .

Dundee boss Paul Hartley has warned that Paul McGowan may not feature in any of the team's remaining six games this season because he fears playing the troubled midfielder could see him break his police curfew and end up in prison. After his third conviction last week for assaulting a police officer, McGowan escaped a jail sentence but was placed under a restriction of liberty order and confined to his home from 7pm to 7am for 16 weeks. That has already ruled him out of the evening matches with Celtic at Dens Park on Wednesday and at Parkhead on Friday May 1, but Hartley fears that even playing in the three remaining games in the City of Discovery, which kick off at 3pm, could leave the player at risk of breaching his order. Dundee rogue Paul McGowan has been handed his third conviction after assaulting a police officer . Dundee manager Paul Hartley says he will not risk playing the troubled midfielder again this season . Hartley is worried that if McGowan was, for example, called up for after-match drug testing, required hospital treatment for an injury or was caught in traffic on the 80-mile journey back to his home in Coatbridge, he would run perilously close to his 7pm curfew. And he admits the only game in which McGowan would be able to safely feature is the final-day derby at Tannadice which kicks off at 12.30pm on May 24, but even then he may not be risked. 'Paul McGowan is available for selection but there is no guarantee he will play,' conceded Hartley yesterday. 'He has a curfew and we don't want him to break it. 'This is something I will need to look at between now and the end of the season. And we need to look at all aspects of this - where he is playing, what time he will leave after the match, travelling times and whether he gets an injury. 'There are all sorts of things that could happen. Heavy traffic, or his car could break down, or he could be called in for drug testing - which can often take a long time. 'Paul stays in the central belt so there are times when the journey could take longer than an hour and a half. And the last thing we want to see is Paul getting into trouble because he misses his time zone. 'The last game of the season is definitely one he can play in because of the early kick off. We've not asked (the courts) for any special dispensation. But it's something we might look at.' McGowan has been fitted with an electronic tag on his ankle and, if selected by Hartley, it's understood the match-day referee would need to inspect the device before each game to ensure there are no health and safety risks. Law 4 in the Laws of the Game states: 'A player must not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous to himself or another player (including any kind of jewellery).' Hartley said: 'There's been a suggestion that he can't play with the current tag he has got but I am sure he could. I've seen it happen before in English football and it's something we've been looking into. We are just waiting for confirmation.' Meanwhile, Dundee have agreed a pre-contract to sign Aberdeen midfielder Nicky Low on a three-year deal. The 23-year-old had been a peripheral figure at Pittodrie. Dons boss Derek McInnes told the Aberdeen official website: 'The option to sign an extended contract with a fellow Premiership club was one which Nicky felt he couldn't turn down.' McGowan goes in with a high challenge on St Johnstone's Simon Lappin (right) at McDiarmid Park .

Paul McGowan is currently on house arrest for assaulting a police officer . The Dundee midfielder has been ruled out of evening matches for his club . Boss Paul Hartley says he will not risk playing McGowan again this season .

Former England cricketer Matt Prior will have his mind set on a sporting peak of a different kind when some of the world's best cyclists re-converge on the Yorkshire roads early next month. Prior is chief executive of the ONE Pro Cycling team that has been confirmed in the list of entrants for the inaugural Tour de Yorkshire which will run over three stages starting in Bridlington on May 1. For Prior the opportunity for his team to compete against the likes of Team Sky and Sir Bradley Wiggins - who will lead his own team in the race for the first time - is only the start of his ambitions. Matt Prior's ONE Pro Cycling team has been confirmed in the list of entrants for the first Tour de Yorkshire . Members of the ONE Pro Cycling, for which the former England cricketer is CEO, in the Chorley Grand Prix . Prior said: 'We are hugely ambitious as a team and as a company and we want to eventually move up to pro-continental level and hopefully above. 'It's very important to have ambition and it's very important from the team's point of view that we create an environment that breeds success and gives the team the chance to be successful. 'We've got some hugely talented young lads and we will learn such a huge amount from the opportunity to race against such big teams and big riders.' The former England wicketkeeper is a long-time cycling fan who was mocked by Kevin Pietersen last summer for taking his bike with him on a tour of New Zealand. The ONE Pro team in Yorkshire on Monday to do a recce of stage two of the elite event in England . But for Prior the possibilities in the sport were really underlined by the spectacular success of last year's Tour de France Grand Depart, which in turn inspired the Tour de Yorkshire. Such is the enthusiasm for cycling in the county race officials match Prior's more personal aims in wishing to turn the new Tour into one of the biggest of its kind in the world. Prior added: 'It was because of the Grand Depart that ONE Pro Cycling really started - seeing all those thousands of fans lining the streets we really wanted to give them the chance to be a part of a professional cycling team. The team, which Prior has big plans for, warm up for their elite racing debut in Chorley . 'When I was 12 years old my dream was to be a professional cricketer and play for England in the Ashes - you want to be involved in the biggest events you possibly can. 'Likewise, when we sat down and started this team we agreed that the dream should be to one day line up in the Tour de France and that hasn't changed. 'It's a long way down the line but we're building and we're certainly going in the right direction. To be given an opportunity to race in Yorkshire is another massive tick in the box.'

ONE Pro Cycling preparing to take on Team Sky and Sir Bradley Wiggins . Tour de Yorkshire runs over three stages starting in Bridlington on May 1 . Prior's team and Yorkshire race inspired by Tour de France Grand Depart .

(CNN)The FBI charged a Philadelphia woman on Thursday with trying to travel overseas to fight for ISIS. She's one of three women arrested this week on terror charges. Two New York women were also taken into custody. An FBI complaint cites numerous social media messages dating back to August 2013 that were sent by Keonna Thomas, 30, also known as "Young Lioness" and "Fatayat Al Khilafah." One Twitter message said, "If we truly knew the realities ... we all would be rushing to join our brothers in the front lines pray ALLAH accept us as shuhada [martyrs]." Another said, "When you're a mujahid [violent jihadi fighter] your death becomes a wedding." The FBI said Thomas purchased an electronic visa to Turkey on March 23. Turkey is known as the easiest place from which to enter Syria and join ISIS. An ISIS manual advises recruits to buy round-trip tickets to vacation spots such as Spain and then purchase tickets for their real destination once they arrive overseas, the FBI said. On March 26, Thomas purchased a ticket to Barcelona, with a March 29 departure and an April 15 return to the United States, the complaint said. It's not clear when or where she was arrested. She was charged with knowingly attempting to provide material support and resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization. She could be sentenced to 15 years in prison. On Thursday, Noelle Velentzas, 28, and her former roommate, Asia Siddiqui, 31, were arrested in New York and accused of planning to build an explosive device for attacks in the United States, federal prosecutors said. In the past 18 months, the Justice Department's National Security Division has prosecuted or is prosecuting more than 30 cases of people attempting to travel abroad to join or provide support to terrorist groups. Of those cases, 18 allegedly involve support to ISIS. "The terrorist threat is more decentralized, more diffuse, more complicated," Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson told reporters Thursday. "It involves the potential lone wolf actor, it involves the effective use of social media, the Internet."

The FBI cites social media messages sent by Keonna Thomas, 30 . She's accused of trying to travel overseas to join ISIS . Thomas is one of three women facing federal terror charges this week .

Star Wars: Rogue One, starring Felicity Jones, which is slated for release in December 2016 . The Jedis are all but extinct, the Old Republic is in turmoil and the threat of the Death Star is looming in 'Rogue One,' fans learned at Star Wars Celebration on Sunday. Gareth Edwards who directed Godzilla debuted a tantalizing trailer to preview the mysterious film, which is part of a series of films exploring other stories outside of the core 'Star Wars' saga. 'For more than 1,000 generations, the Jedi Knights were the guardians of peace and justice in the Old Republic. Before the dark times. Before the Empire,' says Alec Guinness as Obi Wan Kenobi in a voiceover reprised from 1977's Star Wars: A New Hope. While the ominous words so familiar to millions fans are delivered the camera tracks to show a ghostly Death Star hovering in the clouds. At the screening, audience members were heard to gasp when Guinness spoke and then whoop when the Death Star came into view. Set chronologically between the third and the fourth movies in the 'Star Wars' saga, the film will follow a band of resistance fighters who unite to steal the Death Star plans and 'bring a new hope,' referring to the subtitle of the original 'Star Wars.' At the same time, the iconic franchise's Twitter account posted a capsule of the storyline, saying: 'A band of resistance fighters unite for a daring mission to steal the Death Star plans in Star Wars anthology film, Rogue One #RogueOne. Preview: Fans at the Star Wars Celebration convention in Anaheim, California were able to view a preview of the first Star Wars spin-of entitled Rogue One . More to come: The Star Wars website released this Twitter describing the storyline for the film, which is described as an anthology movie adding to the Star Wars universe . December 2016: The film is set after Episode III and before Episode IV, added director Gareth Edwards added that his film won't have clear-cut villains and heroes . Felicity Jones, who recently garnered an Oscar nomination for her role in 'The Theory of Everything' is the only confirmed cast member for the film, which will shoot in London this summer for a December 2016 release. Jones will play a rebel soldier, the director said. Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy appears on the Cantina set at Star Wars Celebration: The Ultimate Fan Experience held in Anaheim last week . Edwards said that her character will not just be a stoic soldier, but a complex, fully rounded human. 'We wanted to see fear, warmth, all of those aspects that everybody has,' he said, excited that Jones embodies 'the complete package.' In the world of 'Rogue One,' Edwards said the 'absence of Jedi is omnipresent.' The characters in the film realize that the 'gods are not coming to save us,' he said. 'It comes down to a group of people who don't have magical powers who band together to bring hope to the galaxy.' 'Cinderella' scribe Chis Weitz wrote the screenplay based on an idea from visual effects supervisor John Knoll. Josh Trank, who is set to direct the next, still untitled 'Star Wars' anthology film, did not attend the event although he was originally scheduled to appear. The idea for the film came from award-winning visual effects artist John Knoll, who pitched the idea internally before bringing it to Kathleen Kennedy and Lucasfilm's Kiri Hart. Hart, vice president of development for Lucasfilm, said that the anthology films will vary in 'scale and genre.' She added that they are describing them as 'anthology films' that expand the Star Wars universe without necessarily using the main characters. 'We wanted freedom to do some films that would be able to stand on their own and tell unique stories,' she said. 'They can still feel like `Star Wars' and be `Star Wars.' Talented: The upcoming standalone movie will be directed by Gareth Edwards of 'Godzilla' fame . Coming soon: Rogue One starts shooting this summer, and will be released in December of 2016 .

Rogue One will be a prequel to the original trilogy . First 'anthology film' will be about Rebels on a rogue mission to steal plans to the Death Star . Felicity Jones - star of 'The Theory of Everything' will star as a rebel soldier .

Bath have announced the signing of England Sevens international Jeff Williams. The 26-year-old will move to the Recreation Ground for next season. Williams was awarded a full-time sevens contract in 2012 and he has scored 36 tries on the World Series circuit. He helped England win the Tokyo Sevens earlier this month. South Africa-born Williams, whose father is English, previously played for the Hamiltons club in Cape Town and also had a playing stint in France. Jeff Williams (centre) has agreed a deal to with Aviva Premiership side Bath at the end of the season . Bath head coach Mike Ford said: 'Coming from the world of sevens, Jeff offers dynamism and a high-tempo style of play. 'He also fits our policy of recruiting young English talent. 'The way he plays will really suit the attacking ethos we have at Bath, and we're looking forward to him arriving at the club.' England Sevens head coach Simon Amor added: 'Jeff has been an important member of the squad and brought a real physical edge to our game. 'He has come through the sevens programme and really developed as a player, and now he has an exciting opportunity to move back to 15s and play at a very good Premiership side.' Williams is an England Sevens international and has scored 36 tries on the World Series circuit .

Jeff Williams will join up with Bath at the end of the current season . The Sevens star signed a full-time deal with the Aviva Premiership club . Williams scored 36 tries on the World circuit and helped win in Toyko .

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has been warned he risks creating a lost generation of supporters if he fails to invest in the club. Thousands of fans stayed away from Sunday's Barclays Premier League defeat by Tottenham at St James' Park in protest at the way the sportswear Tycoon is running the club, with the official attendance of 47,427 - the capacity of the stadium is in excess of 52,000 - understood to include many season ticket holders who did not attend. Protesters are calling for a repeat when Swansea head for Tyneside on Saturday, but Mark Jensen, editor of online fanzine www.themag.co.uk, fears longer-term consequences. Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has been urged to invest in the club or risk losing a generation of fans . Newcastle fans hold up 'Ashley Out' banners, mocked in the style of his Sports Direct chain of stores . Thousands of Newcastle fans boycotted the club's last game, a 3-1 defeat at home to Spurs on Sunday . Jensen, who himself stayed away from Sunday's game, said: 'I feel sorry for young people, what they are watching now and this lack of ambition. At least when I was young, the team might have been rubbish and we were going nowhere, but it was exciting to be on the terraces. 'There was so much more wrapped up in it, whereas now if the football is rubbish, I'm not quite sure what the lure is. 'That's a long-term danger. Whether Mike Ashley is here in the future or not, there's a danger that you are turning all these people off Newcastle United and going to the match, especially with the rival attraction of being able to watch it in your local pub.' Unofficial estimates have put the actual attendance for the 3-1 defeat by Spurs at significantly lower than 47,000, although some have seemed wildly optimistic. However, there is little doubt that those who answered calls for a boycott made an impact. Jensen said: 'I thought it was a massive success. Comparing it with the walk-out at the end of last season, basically it's always going to be symbolic. 'It's not going to bring Mike Ashley to his knees, but to have thousands and thousands of people, or whatever figure you want to put on it, who have already paid for something not going to the match... 'Imagine thousands of people going to Tesco or Sainsbury's and buying £30 worth of shopping and saying, 'Hang on a second, I'm not happy, you can have your shopping back'. It's a massive statement.' Last week's revelation that the club banked in excess of £34million as well as recording a profit of £18.7million for the last financial year has simply served to increase anger among fans, who have seen a squad assembled on a budget struggle to compete during the second half of the current campaign, and not for the first time in recent years. Tottenham striker Harry Kane nets his 20th league goal of the season to round off a 3-1 win over Newcastle . A fan holds up a sign protesting against Ashley's ownership as Newcastle slump to a sixth straight defeat . Newcastle midfielder Remy Cabella (left) jostles for possession with Tottenham's Paulinho (right) on Sunday . They have not been placated by head coach John Carver's insistence that there will be investment during the summer, and an increasingly vocal lobby are demanding that Ashley sells up. Jensen said: 'When you see the benefits that he's getting, as well as now profits in each of the last four years and the way that the TV income is going, to those people who say, 'Why isn't there a buyer? There isn't one' - why wouldn't there be a buyer? 'The climate of Premier League football has totally changed due to these TV deals, and so if you have got a sustainable Premier League club, especially one with the third biggest attendances, at the right price - and with a willing seller - there is definitely a buyer out there.' In the meantime, Carver faces the task of attempting to end a run of six successive league defeats, which has left the club just seven points clear of the drop zone, against the Swans. He said: 'I think there's enough experience to deal with it, yes. But we have got to stop losing players, though, sendings-off, injury...' Newcastle fans point towards the club's rude financial health amid poor performances on the pitch .

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is an unpopular figure at the club for his perceived lack of ambition and investment in the last few years . Mark Jensen, editor of the Newcastle fanzine, The Mag, predicts that unless Ashley changes his approach the club will lose supporters . The Magpies have lost their last six consecutive league games . Thousands of supporters boycotted the last defeat by Spurs on Sunday .

Such is the global sporting fame of Andy Murray that guests attending the star's wedding to Kim Sears this weekend might have wondered if they would be seated next to a famous face. Novak Djokovic perhaps? Or fellow Scotsman Alex Ferguson? The answer is a resounding 'not likely'. When Murray, 27, says 'I do' with his long-term girlfriend, also 27, on April 11, the guests wishing them well in his hometown of Dunblane will be largely a gathering of close family and friends. Low-key: In spite of high profile friendships with the likes of James Corden, Andy Murray and bride-to-be, Kim Sears (pictured here when Murray received his OBE in 2013) haven't invited many big names to attend their wedding in Dumblane this weekend . Matthew Williamson Wool Blend Dress in Black/White . Shop the current collection at Net-A-Porter! Buy now . Kim Sears has perfected her pristine style over the years. She always looks incredible whether she's cheering on Andy at Wimbledon or walking the red carpet at a glitzy event. She is renowned for championing British designers and has the ability to sell out items immediately after she's worn them. Kim's often seen sporting chic outfits from the likes of Whistles and Hobbs, but she really steps up her style game in high end designers like Victoria Beckham and Burberry when the occasion calls. This stunning fit-and-flare monochrome skater dress from celebrated British designer Matthew Williamson is certainly no exception. The super-stylish silhouette puts a bold spin on the traditional evening dress. Nipping in at the waist is the in shape this spring and it flatters all sizes. Unfortunately Kim's style is from a previous season but click right to shop Matthew Williamson's current collection. If you want to work the glamorous black and white look for less then see our similar styles below. 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Indeed, when the sport's world number one, Novak Djokovic, was asked by a journalist recently if he would be attending the celebration, he replied with a curt: 'Not invited', before following up with a more charitable: 'But I wish him all the best.' As one of Murray's fiercest rivals on the court, it's not surprising Djokovic isn't at the top of the guest list but it seems that, unlike a lot of famous faces, the couple have taken a more low-key approach when it comes to who to invite. Murray has said: 'There won't be any celebrities as such. 'I don't have any celebrity friends so it wasn't something that was planned. '[It'll be] Everyone who we're close to, people we've spent a lot of time with in the past but also people we see ourselves spending time with in the future. 'That's how we came up with the names. Pretty much everything is done now and under control. I'm sure a few things will come up next week but it's pretty much sorted.' Who made the list? British player Jamie Delgado (left) is a close friend of Murray's but celebrity pals such as James Corden (right), who admittedly may well have other fish to fry in the US, won't be attending . There will be names from the tennis world in attendance but certainly not players who are as well known as the likes of Nadal or Federer. Murray has invited Dutch doubles player Jules Rojer, who he spends time with while training in Miami and Davis Cup team mate James Ward. Another British pro Jamie Delgado will also attend. Bride-to-be Kim was spotted cheering on her fiancé this weekend as he battled Novak Djokovic in the men's final at the Miami Open before the couple fly back to Scotland ahead of their nuptials. For the 27-year-old’s many fans and friends in the town, it means at least part of the wedding of the year will be a spectator sport, played out on the streets of the community. It is understood local residents and businesses urged the former Wimbledon champion to hold the April 11 service at the cathedral rather than at luxury hotel Cromlix House in nearby Kinbuck – so they too could toast his big day. The reception will be held at Cromlix, which Murray owns. There's a friendly rivalry on court between Andy Murray and tennis world number one Novak Djokovic but the Serbian won't be attending Murray's nuptials this weekend . Lady in waiting: Kim Sears watched her husband-to-be lose to Novak Djokovic in the Miami Open in Key Biscayne, Florida last weekend. Hundreds of well-wishers are expected to welcome the couple as they arrive at Dunblane Cathedral, before Andy and Kim hold their wedding reception at luxury hotel Cromlix House . The 300-seat, 12th century cathedral is much bigger than the chapel at Cromlix, which seats only 28. Thousands are expected to line Dunblane High Street on the day. Murray’s uncle Niall Erskine said: ‘I’m sure it will be a popular decision, as he’s had so much support from the people of Dunblane in the past. Andy has admitted that, food aside, he's left much of the preparation for the big day to his betrothed: 'Kim’s been pretty much doing it' 'I’ve tried to help out when she has asked, but I haven’t been over-involved. I did all the food and cake tasting which I really enjoyed, although I didn’t think I was going to. He added: 'It’s a big day for Kim. Pretty much everything is taken care of now. She seems fairly relaxed but as we get closer that might change.'

Andy Murray and Kim Sears will tie the knot on Saturday April 11 . Wedding reception will be held at tennis star's hotel Cromlix in Kinbuck . Biggest star likely to attend is one-time British tennis star Tim Henman .

Smoking, pregnant, covered in dirt and down-and-out - it's not how we pictured a superhero. But that's exactly how they have been imagined in this amusing photo series that reveals how the good guys could end up after their life fighting crime comes to an end. Photographer Martin Beck has snapped Captain America, Iron Man and the Green Lantern taking a step back from fighting crime and portrays how they are instead focusing on the struggles of getting through the week. Scroll down for video . Not too bothered about the Joker these days, the Bat family have a little one on the way (Omar as Batman and Dina as Batwoman) Clinging onto their costumes, Iron Man tucks into chips while Superwoman relaxes with a cuppa (Ahmed as IronMan, Teresa, Superwoman) Some indulge in unhealthy fast-food, others suck on cigarettes while the rest get bogged down in household chores or everyday life in a future that looks bleak for Marvel and DC comics stars. The Dubai-based artist of Scottish and South African heritage has produced the series of gritty portraits laced with melancholy humour in his latest project called We Can Be Heroes. His subjects look like they can't get over the fact they've had to retire, or like they never quite passed at superhero school. And now, just like many of us, their daily lives are ruled by 'simple' struggles; chores, providing for their loved ones, and even battling the bulge, all while fighting for their ego and trying to retain some of that hero gloss. Beck says there is a very important message to his work. Superwoman Teresa naps next to past-it Superman, Ghalib, on a dodgy, dated sofa . The moody portraiture of an ironing, cigarette-smoking Superman echoes the troubled writer Charles Bukowski . Spiderman Dan and Spiderwoman Kristina have inked up since their crime-fighting days . The Green Lantern, posed by Mohammed, grooms his locks, while Captain America looks out into the distance at a cafe . 'When we think of superheroes, we think of perfect bodies and beautiful faces, achieving unbelievable feats. These are people we idealise as characters that can do no wrong and only seem to exist in our daydreams,' explains his work's official description. 'This project tries to humanise superheroes. Despite our flaws and failures, each of us, in our own way, can be heroes to our family, our friends, our colleagues and we all have the potential to help others.' Martin's heroes are regular people not restricted by race, religion or beliefs. They live among us, they surround us, and they are everywhere. Everyone is a superhero. Known for his unique post-shooting treatments, Martin effortlessly turns photography into art. With diverse shooting styles, his personal love for art, design and music keep Martin in touch with the world of popular culture. The collection has a total of 20 portraits and fine art limited edition prints, and they're all available to purchase. The female Captain America seems to have lost her mask and is using face paint instead, while smoking on the New Zealand sidewalk . Superman looks a long way from Krypton as he glares over the balcony of his high-rise home, while IronWoman Aliya strums a guitar as a busker following her career fighting crime . The Flash fixes up a beat up old car in Sri Lanka in this shot of his second career as a mechanic . The female Flash, posed by Luz, is now a sullen children's party entertainer and Robin, posed by Fergus, is still trying to look important . Wonder Women (mother and daughter) Suzie and Savannah look out onto a queue of people while enjoying a cigarette . The Hulk, meanwhile, posed by Martin, has certainly lost most of his massive muscle (although can still break down fences)

Stars of Marvel and DC comics have given up fighting crime, instead grappling with life's daily struggles . The bleak future is imagined by Dubai-based photographer Martin Beck of Scottish and South African heritage . Features sullen-looking ex-heroes working as mechanics and children's party entertainers .

As a childhood friend of pop star Ed Sheeran it would be understandable if Jonny May felt like singing the blues with the memory of being dropped by England still painfully fresh in his mind. Just a couple of months after scoring a sensational first international try against New Zealand, May was axed for striking the wrong note by ignoring an overlap in England’s Six Nations win over Italy. He was told to go away and learn his lessons back at Gloucester. With a mother who taught Sheeran to play the guitar as a youngster, learning lessons has never been a problem for the 25-year-old May, who insists the best years of his rugby life are ahead of him. Jonny May will start on the wing for Gloucester at the Stoop on Friday but has lost his England starting place . He starts on the wing for Gloucester on Friday night, as David Humphreys’ men take on Edinburgh in the final of the European Challenge Cup in a bid to claim a first significant piece of silverware since winning the same competition in 2006. ‘Obviously when you get dropped it is not a nice thing but I’m trying to learn from it and turn it into a positive by becoming a better player,’ May said. ‘It’s part of what being a professional rugby player is. I’m not an old player but I’ve experienced it here, I’ve experienced bad games and made mistakes here and there. ‘There are times I’ve had bad games at Gloucester or injuries or setbacks or come across weaknesses in my game. I’ve reflected on it and come back a better player. ‘I’m 25 years old and feel like I’m still improving and progressing.’ May is comfortable in the limelight, unfazed by the big stage and even claims some responsibility for setting Sheeran on the way to global superstardom; his mum, Hazel, taught the teenager his first chords on a guitar. ‘Ed was in our network of friends, and he was into his classical music but my mum used to play guitar along with others in that circle,’ May said. ‘He saw my mum playing and wanted to learn so she taught him some chords and off he went.’ Gloucester wing Jonny May leaves the pitch injured during the first-half against Newcastle on Saturday . Gloucester's Billy Twelvetrees (centre) trains ahead of the European Challenge Cup final in London . The Hartpury College graduate admitted after his wonder try in the defeat to the All Blacks last November that he’d listened to Sheeran and Taylor Swift on his iPod in the build-up to the game. Hardly the conventional choice to get in the mood to play the world champions but convention is not something that unduly concerns May on or off the field. And despite the disappointment of losing his England place to Exeter’s Jack Nowell, May has no intention of becoming a conformist any time soon. ‘You can’t really be worried about messing up because that’s the last place you want to be as a player,’ he said. ‘You’ve just got to go out there and believe in what you see and do it straight away with no hesitation. It’s sport, you have bad games, get injuries and get dropped.’ Edinburgh trained at Murrayfield in Scotland ahead of facing Gloucester at the Stoop on Friday . Edinburgh will arrive at the Stoop confident of upsetting Gloucester but the Cherry and Whites are expected to have a vastly superior support with upwards of 6,000 fans expected to travel to west London on Friday night. The English side will have the added advantage of scrum-half Greig Laidlaw in their ranks — who signed from Edinburgh last season — while the addition of Wales hooker Richard Hibbard and former All Black prop John Afoa has added much-needed ballast to Gloucester’s pack. ‘To win this competition would provide the foundations to show we are up and coming and we want to improve and get better,’ May added. ‘It would give us a stepping board to progress. If we do want to be a team that is competitive in the Premiership and competitive in the upper tier of Europe I think we have the players, the fanbase and the club to be very competitive at the top of all leagues.’ Gloucester scrum-half Greig Laidlaw, in action for his current side, signed from Edinburgh last season .

Gloucester take on Edinburgh in European Challenge Cup final on Friday . Jonny May will start for the Premiership club at the Stoop . May hopes impressing against Edinburgh can help an England recall .