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She may have the face of a porcelain doll but below the neck this 18-year-old is more like The Incredible Hulk and can deadlift 400lb - the average weight of a male lion . Powerlifter Julia Vins ' unusual blend of wide-eyed beauty and muscular physique has captured the attention of fans in her native Russia - attracting more than 23,000 Instagram followers . The innocent-faced teenager - who likes to take topless pictures of herself - already holds three world powerlifting records but says there 's no limit to how muscly she would like to become . Scroll down for video . Julia Vins , 18 , from Russia who has the face of a porcelain doll and the body of The Incredible Hulk . The innocent-faced powerlifter has scored thousands of fans in her native Russia for her unusual blend of wide-eyed pretty looks and muscular physique . Ms Vins , who was born in the city of Engels , says : ` People know me as `` muscle Barbie '' - I like this comparison . It 's nice . ' I have these big , beautiful eyes and wear make-up . But at the same time , I 'm strong . ' I can deadlift 180kg in training . I want to become as big as possible . ' Ms Vins claims her astonishing appearance divides the opposite sex . ` Everyone has an opinion on what I look like - they either respect my work or reprimand me for being a muscly girl , ' she said . ` But to be honest , I 've noticed that the guys who are negative about my athleticism - are just jealous . ' Do n't mess ! The Russian likes to take topless pictures of herself and holds three world powerlifting records . Ms Vins claims her astonishing appearance divides the opposite sex but her unusual looks have attracted over 23,000 Instagram followers . The powerlifter eats five to six small meals per day , which consist of chicken , eggs , cheese , rice and vegetables . But she allows herself one cheat day per week . Since childhood , Ms Vins ' angelic face meant she 's always been compared to a pretty doll . But the naturally slender girl never felt like she had any purpose in life . ` Because of my facial features , people have always said I look like a doll , ' she said . ` And I was a good , academic girl for so many years . I studied music , was well-read , participated in various school competitions and was skilled at art . ` But I never felt like I had any particular objective in life . My body was not in harmony with my soul - it was n't the right one for me . ' Julia Vins from Russia back in 2011 before she put on muscle . Ms Vins -LRB- pictured recently , left , and aged seven , right -RRB- says : ' I have these big , beautiful eyes and wear make-up . But at the same time , I 'm strong ' Since childhood , Ms Vins 's angelic face meant she 's always been compared to a pretty doll . But the naturally slender girl never felt like she had any purpose in life - until starting powerlifting . The champion can deadlift 180kg in training and says she wants to become ` as big as possible ' In an attempt to find some meaning in her life , Julia began going to the gym at age 15 . She explains : ' I had no interest in sport but I was lost . I thought I might see if I could build some strength and confidence by weight training at the gym . ' I started copying exercises that the male gym-goers did . It did not make me strong but then I started powerlifting . ' I loved it ! I knew then that my goal was - to build muscle . ' Ms Vins explains : ' I had no interest in sport but I was lost . I thought I might see if I could build some strength and confidence by weight training at the gym ' Pictured with boyfriend Sergei , 29 , also from Russia , who likes to weight lift with her . In an attempt to find some meaning in her life , Ms Vins began going to the gym at age 15 . A year later , Ms Vins met a coach who saw potential in her as a weightlifter . She started training at the gym with him for three to five hours , four times per week . Ms Vins also transformed her diet . She now eats five to six small meals per day , which consist of chicken , eggs , cheese , rice and vegetables . But she allows herself one cheat day per week . Finally in August 2014 , Ms Vins entered the World Powerlifting Championships in Moscow and won the competition . She achieved three world records in the sum 440kg - these were 180kg -LRB- 396lb -RRB- in the squat , 105kg -LRB- 230lb -RRB- in bench press and 165kg -LRB- 364lb -RRB- in the deadlift . Ms Vins feels it is important to look sexy even when she 's pumping iron . ' I always wear make-up , even when I 'm squatting . I think it 's important to look attractive in any situation . ' I make sure my hair is done up in cute plaits and ribbons . ' I like fashion too but it 's very difficult to find nice clothes as my size is not standard . Ms Vins says her parents prefer not to get involved with her career . But her older 29-year-old boyfriend , Sergei , likes to weightlift with her . ` My mum and dad do n't like to interfere with my life but Sergei is very hands-on . ` For me , there is no limit . I want to become as muscly as possible . ` Many people have tried to knock me down but my training has made me strong - both physically and mentally . ` I 'm no ordinary doll . I hope everyone finds their true calling in life like I did . ' I do n't like to think of what I would have become if I was n't muscle Barbie . ' Ms Vins likes fashion but says it 's difficult to find nice clothes as her size is not standard . Pictured with her boyfriend Sergei , Ms Vins says : ` I 've noticed that the guys who are negative about my athleticism - are just jealous . ' Pretty Scary : The weightlifter and her dog . | Powerlifter Julia Vins , from Engels in Russia , holds three world records . 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A Norwegian tourist was raped twice in one night in separate attacks on her way home from a barbecue , a court heard . Marius Stakele , 24 , and Aftab Mohammed , 39 , who are unknown to each other , allegedly forced themselves on the woman just hours apart after she asked for their help getting home . The intoxicated victim , who has not been named for legal reasons , had no idea the second attack had taken place until police carried out a DNA tests . The 23-year-old had spent the afternoon drinking at a barbecue in Lancaster Road , Romford , Essex , on May 9 last year , Snaresbrook Crown Court heard . The intoxicated victim was alleged to have approached Stakele and his friend at Canning Town Station -LRB- file picture -RRB- . She was so intoxicated she believed she was at Heathrow Airport when she approached Stakele and his friend at Canning Town station on the DLR . They walked with her towards the A13 Canning Town flyover where Stakele allegedly smashed her head against a concrete wall and raped her . She later reported the attack to police and tests revealed she had been raped by a second man , the court heard . Pam Oon , prosecuting , said : ` She had too much to drink at the party , by midnight she was drunk , getting quite emotional , crying and making a scene , so a taxi was booked to take her and a friend home . ' During the journey she had behaved unreasonably and tried to get out of the taxi while the vehicle was moving . She was eventually let out on her own in New Road , Dagenham , but left her phone and new jacket in the car . Ms Oon continued : ` There 's a period -LSB- between midnight and 4am -RSB- where the alleged victim does n't have any recollection at all , and it 's during this period that the prosecution say she was raped by Mr Mohammed . ' The woman said the first thing she remembered was being at Canning Town station at about 4am . The victim allegedly met Mohammed after knocking on the booth of his building site near the A13 in Dagenham . Pictured : A31 in Dagenham . ` She asked someone what time the trains were leaving and ended up speaking to two eastern European men - she asked what time the trains were leaving and they told her they did n't leave for another two hours . ` She went with them to the Canning Town Flyover , the men were walking either side of her , holding her , she tried to leave them but they said no - the situation did n't set of any alarm bells with her , then the other man left . ` -LSB- Mr Stakele -RSB- tried and succeeded in taking advantage of her in her drunken state , he attempted to kiss her , and attempted to kiss her again when they were under the flyover . ` He slammed her head against a concrete wall and then pushed her on to her knees . ' The woman later told police Stakele raped her and forced her to perform a sex act on him . She had bruising to her cheek and eye socket after the attack and lacerations across her back and torso from all the broken glass on the ground . Ms Oon said : ` During the entire incident she struggled , she tried to get away , she did n't consent to any of the sexual activity and the prosecution say that nothing that she said or did could be interpreted as consent by Mr Stakele . ' Marius Stakele , 24 , and Aftab Mohammed , 39 , who are unknown to each other , are on trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court . The young woman sought help at Canning Town Station and a staff member who helped her described her as ` trembling , but like someone who had had a shock , not like someone who was cold or on drugs ' . Mohammed , a security guard , was only tracked down via DNA evidence , and the alleged victim had no memory of him at all , saying she had never had sex with an Asian male before . He claimed the victim had knocked on the window of his booth guarding a building site near the A13 in Dagenham and had begged him for a lift . Mohammed told police he had refused at first , because it was against company policy to give lifts in a work vehicle , but eventually changed his mind . . During the journey , he said the woman had told him she ` wanted to make love ' . Ms Oon said : ` He said he took her to an area of waste ground near St Stephens Road and that 's where they had sex and he did n't force her , said he had asked for his number - out of concern he gave her money to get home . ' CCTV footage from Canning Town station showed Mohammed dropping the young woman off in his work car . When he was interviewed by police , he showed them where he had thrown the complainant 's bra in some rubbish bags on some nearby wasteland . ` She has no recollection , she had a feeling she took a taxi because there 's no way she could 've walked there from Essex , she does n't recall talking to anyone . ' Mohammed , of Manor Park , London , denies two counts of rape , and Stakele , of no fixed address , denies two counts of rape , one count of attempted rape and one count of assault by penetration . The trial continues . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article . | Norwegian tourist attacked twice in one night in separate attacks in capital . Men accused of targeting the 23-year-old after she asked for their help . Marius Stakele , 24 , and Aftab Mohammed , 39 , both deny raping the woman . 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At least 20 people were killed during the Haiti Carnival in the early hours of this morning when they were electrocuted by a power line falling on their packed float . The accident happened as thousands of people filled the streets of central Port-au-Prince , the Caribbean country 's capital , for the raucous annual celebration . Witnesses at the scene said someone on the float used a pole or stick to move a power line so the float could pass under it , but video appeared to show it striking the head of a singer riding on top . Meanwhile in the southeastern Brazilian city of Nova Iguacu , three men were killed in eerily similar circumstances when their carnival float ran into a power line . Scroll down for videos . Electric shock : The moment a performer on top of a float at the Haiti Carnival got caught by an overhead power line as the parade passed through the streets of Port-au-Prince in the early hours of the morning . Chaos : The scene seconds after the performer was electrocuted . Witnesses said the float then caught fire and performers leapt off causing a stampede among the thousands of revellers packed into the streets . Carnival disaster : Thousands of Haitians throng the streets of Port-au-Prince , hampering the movement of ambulances minutes after a power line fell onto a Carnival parade float and killed at least 18 people . Confusion : Hundreds of people crowd around the float just after the power line strike . Emergency response : Ambulances and paramedics at the scene of the accident in the early hours of the morning . Witnesses said the power line fell after someone tried to use a pole or stick to move it . First responders : Paramedics carry away an injured person after the accident at around 2.48 am . Seven people were reported dead on the float , which caught fire after the flash of sparks , Reuters reported . Others managed to jump off , leading to more deaths and injuries in the densely packed crowd of spectators as people began to panic . A further 46 people were injured in the accident , according to Nadia Lochard , a coordinator for the Department of Civil Protection . Reuters put the toll of injuries at 60 , without citing a source . The float was sponsored by the Haitian hip-hop group Barikad Crew . An unverified video posted to YouTube and on social media today shows a rapper from the group hit in the head by an exposed power line while riding a tall float . A second YouTube video shows crowds parting as paramedics race to the scene in an ambulance . ' I saw the wire falling and sparks and I started running for my life , ' said Natacha Saint Fleur , a 22-year-old who was near the float at the time . Dr Joel Desire at the General Hospital , where many of the victims were taken , said at least 18 people died . It was not immediately clear if other victims had been taken elsewhere . Hundreds of people thronged the hospital , some carrying victims and others searching for family members taken there by ambulance . Mutual aid : Revellers , still dressed in their carnival garb , wait outside the General Hospital in Port-au-Prince . Hospitalised : A security guard directs proceedings as an ambulance carrying injured people arrives . Making do : A woman is wheeled inside the poorly equipped hospital on a makeshift wheelchair . Assessing the situation : Doctors perform a triage examination on a man after he 's brought to hospital . Injuries : Victims receive treatment at the emergency room of the General Hospital . Treatment : A doctor squeezes a bag connected to an intravenous line into a patient hurt in the disaster . Crisis : Doctors prepare to treat an injured woman carried by a friend into the emergency room . Overcrowding : A man lies on the floor as he waits for treatment at the hospital , which was packed with people . Grief : A woman cries after learning of the death of a family member in the accident this morning . Waiting : Police hold back a crowd of people outside the General Hospital waiting for news of the injured . Concern : Worried expressions spread across the faces of waiting friends and relatives outside the hospital . Desperate : People peep through a hole in the wall of the General Hospital mortuary in an effort to catch a glimpse of the dead bodies to see if their loved ones are among them . Tragedy : A woman walks away from bodies after failing to find a missing relative among them . President Michel Martelly expressed his ` sincerest sympathies ' to the victims in a Twitter message . A statement by Haiti 's Minister for Information , Rotchild Francois jr , carried on the Dynasty Haiti website , said : ` The Government of the Republic informs the public that an unfortunate accident , following an electric shock , happened earlier this morning at 2.48 am when Barikad Crew 's carnival float passed through the area of the Champ de Mars in the course of the second day of the National carnival 2015 . ' A preliminary assessment allows for more than a dozen dead and forty wounded . The government offers its sympathies to the families of the victims and said that all arrangements have been made to assist all those affected by this tragedy . The public will be kept informed of developments . ' Strikes twice ? A man looks up at power lines as he stands along with others on the street where the carnival float hit the power lines hours earlier , when the carnival party was in full swing . Nervous : People gathered at the spot where the accident happened , staring warily up at the power lines . The disaster will be a blow for Haiti 's battered economy , which is still recovering from a massive earthquake in 2010 that killed as many as 200,000 people . Known in the local Creole language as ` Haitian Defile Kanaval ' , Haiti 's Carnival is said to be one of the largest Mardi Gras carnivals in the Caribbean and North America . The celebrations , which are funded by the government , businesses and wealthy Haitian families , were to climax today , Shrove Tuesday , known in French as ` Mardi Gras ' - meaning ` Fat Tuesday ' . Party time : Dancers file past in a Carnival parade to the national palace in Port-au-Prince yesterday . Letting loose : Haiti 's Carnival is said to be the biggest Mardi Gras carnival in the Caribbean . Costumes : The disaster will cast a dark cloud over the Carnival finale today . In Brazil , the Palmerinha samba school was getting ready to go on parade when one of its floats hit a power line , electrocuting the three men riding it . Emergency personnel tried to revive them , but without success , according to the Globo G1 news site . In Rio , police used tear gas to disperse crowds when a street party degenerated into a brawl in the Complexo de Alemao , one of the city 's toughest favelas , images on Globo TV showed . Police in Sao Paulo also resorted to tear gas early Tuesday after revellers in the hip Vila Madalena neighborhood refused to heed a 1:00 am closing time set by the authorities . Four people were injured in the ensuing scuffles , including a policeman hit by a bottle , the daily Folha de Sao Paulo reported . | Witnesses say someone tried to move the power line with a stick or pole . It fell across the float electrocuting victims instantly in a flash of sparks . At least 20 victims died according to a doctor at the General Hospital . 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After 30 years as a pilot , Captain Peter Elliott got to fly with a co-pilot he knew more than most . The pilot , who has clocked up more than 15,500 hours of flying during his career , made a special announcement to passengers travelling from Birmingham to Tenerife to tell them he was flying with his daughter . Senior First Officer Laura Elliott has been flying for six years but has never before got to work her father who first inspired her to fly when she was 18 . Captain Peter Elliott -LRB- left -RRB- and his daughter Senior First Officer Laura Elliott flew together for the first time . Mr Elliott inspired his daughter -LRB- pictured with her father as a child -RRB- to take to the skies when she was just 18 . ` It 's a dream come true to be able to fly with my Dad - even if he was still checking up on me , ' said Laura of Birmingham in the West Midlands . The father-daughter pairing at the controls was a fluke but Miss Elliott said she hopes she will be able to fly with her father again before he retires . It had seemed unlikely the pair would ever co-pilot the same aircraft because Miss Elliott learned to fly on Airbus planes when she joined the company in 2009 , and her father flew Boeings . However when Miss Elliott took a break from Thomas Cook to work for another company her father retrained to work on the Airbus fleet and the pair were able to co-pilot their first flight . Miss Elliott , 30 , became interesting in flying when her father got her a trial flight for her 18th birthday . She said : ` Becoming a pilot was never something I had considered , even though Dad had been a pilot since before I was born . The father and daughter flying team made their dream a reality after Mr Elliott trained to fly an Airbus . Mr Elliott told passengers aboard the Airbus that the flight on February 6 was a special one for him . Miss Elliott -LRB- pictured in yellow headband -RRB- said she had never thought about flying until she went on a trial . ` It was only when my Dad bought me trial flight as a birthday present that I got the bug . ` But I was already preparing to go to university so I headed off to study sport and exercise science like I 'd always planned . ` It was only when I graduated four years later that I considered following in my Dad 's footsteps . ' I applied for a flying course and spent 14 months in southern Spain getting my license and then started with Thomas Cook in 2009 . Miss Elliott has been flying for six years and her father -LRB- right -RRB- has more than 20 years experience as a pilot . 2006 - Graduated from Birmingham University . 2007 - 2008 - Training in Spain at Flight Training Europe Jerez . 2009 -- Joined Thomas Cook as a Cadet . Nov 2011 -- Promoted to Senior First Officer at Thomas Cook . Dec 2013 -- Went to fly for Monarch for one year . Dec 2014 -- Returned to Thomas Cook . 1977 -- Graduated from Manchester University . 1979-81 -- Flight School training at Hamble Air Training College after working as accountant . 1985 - Joined DanAir . 1992 - Joined Airtours which became MyTravel and merged with Thomas Cook . 2014 - Retrained to fly an Airbus craft , similar to the craft his daughter flies . Feb 2015 - First flight with his daughter . Miss Elliott said her father inspired her to train to become a pilot and her mother had encouraged them both . ` Dad and I are really similar - he had n't planned on being a pilot at the beginning either and was an accountant before but Mum encouraged us both . ' The pair are the first father-daughter team at Thomas Cook , but Miss Elliott said she is not surprised . She added : ` Female pilots are still very unusual . The airline industry is still a bit of a mystery for some people and nationally just three per cent of pilots are women . ' The pair finally sat in the cockpit together on February 6 and Mr Elliott , who has been a training captain for 23 years , made an announcement to passengers that the flight made it a special day for him as he was flying with his daughter . The father-daughter flying-duo found themselves in the cockpit together because of a quirk in the roster . After a hassle-free flight both said they hoped to fly together again on a Thomas Cook flight in the future . Miss Ellliott added : ' I thought that Dad would have retired by the time I got back to work and so we thought that we 'd never get the opportunity . ' But after just a year I went back to work , and in the time away Dad had retrained on the Airbus . ` It was only my second flight back that it just popped up on the rota that we were due to fly together , simply by chance . ` It was quite a surprise because Dad 's based in Birmingham and my base is East Midlands Airport , but when we realise I was so pleased I 'd finally get to fulfil my wish . ' Miss Elliott said she was initially nervous flying with her father and said it was like going for a driving lesson with him . However the flight went smoothly and both hope to repeat the experience . | Captain Peter Elliott has worked as pilot for Thomas Cook for over 30 years . He inspired his daughter Laura to join and learn to fly herself in 2009 . She flew Airbus and her father Boeings so working together was unlikely . Fluke in the roster meant father and daughter shared cockpit this month . Mr Elliott made announcement to passengers that it was a special flight . 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The Archbishop of Canterbury should never expressed regret over the British bombing of Dresden -- because it helped save ` thousands ' of lives , an MP has said . Sir Gerald Howarth , a former defence minister , said the RAF attacks 70 years ago helped shorten the War . The Most Rev Justin Welby was criticised on Friday for telling an audience in the German city of his ` profound feeling of regret and deep sorrow ' at the bombings , which killed thousands . And BBC coverage of Friday 's 70th anniversary commemoration also came in for criticism for including a prisoner of war who claimed the UK had been ` worse than ' the Nazis . The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby should never expressed regret over the British bombing of Dresden , an MP has said . Last night it emerged that 54 people had contacted the Corporation to complain about the coverage . On Friday , Archbishop Welby said the bombing of Dresden , which killed an estimated 25,000 , ` diminished all our humanity ' . But he made no reference to the 53,573 British aircrew killed in the struggle to overthrow Hitler , nor to the German bombing of London or Coventry . On the Radio 4 Today programme yesterday , Tory MP and former defence minister Sir Gerald said Mr Welby should have made it clear it was wrong to apologise for Dresden . ` This is a very sensitive issue indeed and has been for the last 70 years , ' he said . ' I am a big admirer of Archbishop Justin Welby , but I do think here it came across -- and we have to be careful how we measure our words -- it came across like he was more sensitive to the Germans than he was to the sacrifice of 56,000 members of Bomber Command . He said the bombing raids on Dresden -LRB- pictured -RRB- , which killed an estimated 25,000 , ` diminished all our humanity ' ` When he said ' I stand here among you with a profound feeling of regret and deep sorrow ' , it was in the sense that one felt he was on the verge of apologising . ` When he did a Radio 5 interview subsequently , he was asked ` Should we apologise ? ' , to which he replied : ' I think it is more complicated than should we apologise ' . ` I 'm very sorry that the Archbishop , for whom I do have a lot of time , did not seize that opportunity to say I was not apologising nor should we apologise . ` It was a brutal war . The bombing of Dresden undoubtedly brought the War to an end sooner than would otherwise have been the case , and unquestionably saved thousands -- possibly hundreds of thousands -- of lives . ' Nick Baines , the Bishop of Leeds , said on the same programme that when he read the text of the Archbishop 's speech that it did not ` come across ' like an apology . Sir Gerald Howarth , a former defence minister , said the RAF attacks 70 years ago helped shorten the War . Most Rev Justin Welby apologised for Dresden -LRB- pictured -RRB- , but made no reference to the German bombings of London and Coventry . ` Whatever the moral judgement about the right or wrongness of the firestorms and the bombing raid , this caused terrible devastation , and to acknowledge that is not to diminish the price that other people paid . ` The Archbishop did not apologise for what went on . ' The BBC 's coverage of the commemorations was condemned as disgraceful by RAF veterans and MPs . One British prisoner of war was interviewed , saying the raids were ` demonic ' and ` evil ' . Last night a spokesman for the BBC said : ` Last Friday the Dresden commemorations were watched by more than 15 million people on BBC TV news -- with many millions also listening on radio or viewing online ; and 54 people complained . ' The Archbishop said it was ` miraculous ' Dresden -LRB- aftermath of bombing pictured -RRB- was welcoming him given the ` brutal and devastating ' nature of the attack . | Justin Welby apologised for British bombing of Dresden in World War II . Archbishop of Canterbury said the bombing ` diminished all our humanity ' But former defence minister said attacks 70 years ago helped shorten War . Sir Gerald Howarth said Most Rev Welby should not have expressed regret . At least 54 people complained to the BBC about the coverage of event . | [[271, 434], [2789, 2854], [864, 873], [876, 920], [958, 987], [1762, 1791], [163, 181], [212, 270], [2681, 2699], [2730, 2788], [271, 434], [637, 744], [462, 522], [528, 581], [764, 863], [786, 863], [3197, 3293], [3601, 3623]] |
A father was stabbed by a farmer in a dispute over a pet poodle . Gavin Watson , 30 , confronted Michael Turford after being told he had manhandled his daughter 's dog Lola . But Turford drew a knife on the builder and plunged it three times into his chest . Gavin Watson was stabbed three times by farmer Michael Turford after Mr Watson confronted him about manhandling his daughter 's pet dog , a poodle cross called Lola , at a holiday park they were at in Yorkshire . The 32-year-old was jailed for seven years at York Crown Court on Monday after a jury convicted him of wounding with intent at the end of a week-long trial . The incident happened while Mr Watson was on a camping holiday with wife Kelly , 29 , and children Madelaine , 11 , and Harry , seven . They left Lola in their tent when they went on a car trip but the spaniel cross-breed escaped and found its way to the campsite 's clubhouse . Turford , who lived across the road and was in the building , took it on himself to throw the dog out . Michael Turford -LRB- left -RRB- has been jailed for seven years following the attack which left Mr Watson needing stitches -LRB- right -RRB- after he stabbed him three times outside the Hare and Hounds pub in Yorkshire . Mr Watson had been on holiday with his family including -LRB- from left to right -RRB- his father Steve Watson , mother Janet Watson and wife Kelly Watson , as well as their two children Harry -LRB- front left -RRB- and Madelaine -LRB- front right -RRB- . When Mr Watson heard what had happened he tracked Turford to a nearby pub to demand an explanation , which was not forthcoming . Nicholas Barker , prosecuting , said Mr Watson was leaving the pub when Turford , following behind , struck with his knife . Mr Watson fought back but was stabbed twice more . Turford fled and was arrested the next morning -- April 21 last year . Lola the dog belonged to Mr Watson 's daughter Madelaine and the builder was concerned about the pet . Turford stabbed Mr Watson three times outside the Hare and Hounds pub near Whitby , north Yorkshire . Mr Watson was taken to hospital because of his injuries -LRB- left -RRB- and has been left with scars -LRB- right -RRB- . Mr Watson has recovered after the stabbing by Turford and the family are at their home in Belper , Derbyshire . Peter Makepeace , defending , claimed Turford acted in self-defence but the jury agreed with the prosecution that the farmer made the first move . Mr Watson said he thought he was going to die . After sentencing , Mr Watson , from Belper , Derbyshire , said : ` I was told that he had thrown Lola at a wall or floor . My daughter was devastated because it was her dog and she was really upset . ' He said he thought the first blow from Turford 's knife was a punch . ` As soon as I realised he stabbed me , he was coming at me with a knife again , ' he added . ` He stabbed me in the guts , just above the spleen and close to my lungs right near my heart . ` Doctors told me that I was lucky that I did n't die because the wounds were so close to my organs . ' Mr Watson was driven from the pub back to the York House campsite in Hawkser , near Whitby , north Yorkshire from where an ambulance took him to hospital . He has made a full recovery . Detective Sergeant Ash Khan , of North Yorkshire Police 's major crimes unit , said : ` This case demonstrates the dangers and consequences of people carrying a knife and hopefully Michael Turford will use his time in prison to reflect on his actions . ' Turford was cleared on a charge of attempted murder . | Gavin Watson was on holiday with his family at campsite in north Yorkshire . Family went out for day and left their pet poodle-spaniel in tent in a cage . But animal is believed to have escaped and got into a site clubhouse . When family returned were told Michael Turford had thrown it out of bar . Mr Watson drove to pub to confront Turford , a farmer , and they argued . As father-of-two turned to leave Turford , 32 , stabbed him three times . Turford was found guilty of wounding and jailed for seven years for attack . | [[429, 471], [630, 765], [658, 755], [1235, 1296], [766, 851], [828, 851], [864, 908], [66, 78], [86, 174], [259, 352], [1496, 1564], [1491, 1520], [1530, 1589], [0, 65], [179, 186], [219, 258], [259, 352], [1110, 1142], [1155, 1234], [1657, 1699], [1745, 1754], [1771, 1788], [1970, 2051], [472, 557], [551, 629], [1066, 1071], [1078, 1154]] |
Part of Margaret Thatcher 's formidable reputation was down to how little she slept . The former British prime minister was believed to get by on just four hours of sleep each night - and she was n't the only one . Nikola Tesla , the ` grandfather of electricity ' was thought to sleep just two hours a night , while Italian politician Silvio Berlusconi only gets two to four hours , and Barack Obama six hours . Scroll down for video . New infographic reveals some of the strange sleeping habits of the world 's most successful people , and most are below the recommended levels of shut eye . The National Sleep foundation recommends seven to nine hours of sleep a night for 18-64 years olds to maintain a healthy lifestyle . Now , a new infographic reveals some of the strange sleeping habits of the world 's most successful people , and most are below the recommended levels of shut eye . Microsoft founder , Bill Gates , averages seven hours sleep and billionaire Donald Trump only gets three to four hours . The National Sleep foundation recommends seven to nine hours of sleep a night for 18-64 years olds to maintain a healthy lifestyle . Despite Thatcher and Obama 's example , politicians are the group who with the most people who get more than nine hours of sleep each night . Part of Margaret Thatcher 's formidable reputation was down to how little she slept . The former British prime minister -LRB- left -RRB- was believed to get by on just four hours of sleep each night - and she was n't the only one . Barack Obama -LRB- right -RRB- currently only gets six hours of rest each night . The Uberman cycle was used by Leonardo Da Vinci . This involves taking 20 to 40 minutes naps every four hours . The Dymaxion cycle , meanwhile , was created by Richard Buckminster ` Bucky ' Fuller -- a renowned American neo-futuristic architect who died in 1983 . He slept for 30 minutes every six hours . Having eight hours of ` quality sleep ' a night can help stave off developing Alzheimer 's in later life , a study has found . Sound sleep in young and middle-aged people allows the brain to consolidate the day 's memories - boosting memory and learning . Now research has revealed that sleeping well in our formative years can predict better mental function in old age , and may be able to delay or even help prevent age-related memory loss . Michael Scullin , director of Baylor University 's Sleep Neuroscience and Cognition Laboratory , in Texas , examined 50 years of sleep research in his study . ` It 's the difference between investing up front rather than trying to compensate later , ' he explained . ` We came across studies that showed that sleeping well in middle age predicted better mental functioning 28 years later . ' Sleeping well is also linked to general better health , with those who get enough sleep more likely to have better mental health and less likely to be overweight , develop high blood pressure , raised cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes - all factors which make people more prone to memory loss . The chart also shows how people in marketing and PR get the least sleep , with the sector having the highest number of people who sleep less than three hours . ` You often read and hear stories of successful individuals , especially in business , boasting about how much they get done while the rest of us are tucked up in bed , ' said Made to Measure Blinds who made the graphic . ` We wanted to compare these individuals against data from other people working in those sectors . ' The researchers took data from a YouGov survey , which asked 1,401 working adults about their sleeping habits to create a chart . But people do n't necessarily have to get unbroken sleep to get their rest . ` Though often relying on anecdotal evidence , there have been reported cases of alternative sleeping patterns that have been used to apparent success , ' the Berkshire-based company said . The firm has also created a chart detailed various sleep patterns , such as the Uberman cycle , which was used by Leonardo Da Vinci . This involves taking 20 to 40 minutes naps every four hours . The Dymaxion cycle , meanwhile , was created by Richard Buckminster ` Bucky ' Fuller -- a renowned American neo-futuristic architect who died in 1983 . He slept for 30 minutes every six hours . Former British Prime Minister , Winston Churchill , enjoyed taking siestas . The Everyman cycle reveals a similar pattern is which three short 20 minute naps are taken throughout the day . Microsoft founder , Bill Gates , averages seven hours sleep each night . Research last year found that interrupted sleep can be as physically detrimental as having no sleep at all . Former British Prime Minister , Winston Churchill , enjoyed taking siestas . He would sleep four to four and a half hours per night and then take a 90 minute nap around noon . However , research last year found that interrupted sleep can be as physically detrimental as having no sleep at all . The study linked interrupted sleep patterns and compromised cognitive abilities , shortened attention spans , and negative moods . The researchers at Tel Aviv University discovered that interrupted sleep is equivalent to no more than four consecutive hours of sleep . Sleeping well is also linked to general better health , with those who get enough sleep more likely to have better mental health and less likely to be overweight , develop high blood pressure , raised cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes . Billionaire Donald Trump -LRB- left -RRB- only gets three to four hours sleep each night . The same amount as inventor Thomas Edison -LRB- right -RRB- who created the phonograph , the motion picture camera , and the electric light bulb . Winston Churchill would sleep four and a half hours per night and then take a 90 minute nap around noon . | Margaret Thatcher was believed to get by on just four hours of sleep . Nikola Tesla , the ` grandfather of electricity ' , slept for two hours each night . Winston Churchill would sleep for four hours and take a 90 minute nap . The National Sleep foundation recommends seven to nine hours of sleep . 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Scientists have mapped the quietest places in America , as well as some of the noisiest . Researchers from the National Park Service collected more than 1.5 million hours of acoustical monitoring data from around the country and found that the quietest areas were in national parks . The team found sound levels that are as quiet as before European colonization in some wild places of the country , according to Science . Scientists from the National Park Service used a computer program to map the noise levels throughout the entire country . This map shows the combined decibel levels from both natural and human-made noise , which ranged from below 30 decibels to above 60 . National parks , such as Yellowstone in Wyoming , Idaho and Montana , were the quietest places in the entire country , with low levels of human noise . While the most peaceful places saw less than 20 decibels of background noise on a typical summer day , places such as New York City can average up to 60 decibels . The map shows a stark difference between the noisy eastern half of the country and the West , where large swaths of land see measurements below 30 decibels . Noise is measured logarithmically in decibels , with a jet engine around 100 decibels , an office environment measured at about 60 and a whisper at 20 . The quietest places in the US are found at the Rockies and westward , with secluded areas such as Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming and Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado leading the way . Haleakalā National Park in Hawaii was also among the quietest , lead author Dr Daniel Mennitt told Daily Mail Online . Urban environments and towns along the interstate system got the noisiest ratings , according to maps from a study by Dr Mennitt , Dr Ken Fristrup and Dr Lisa Nelson . Researchers have previously pointed out how long-term exposure to loud background noise can cause health problems . Dr Fristrup has said that constant noise may be creating a ` deaf generation ' that is unable to use our bodies ' ability to hear sounds far away . The researchers also made a map of the country 's noise if humans were taken out of the equation -LRB- above -RRB- . Large amounts of natural noise , which was mapped on a smaller scale than the total noise , was found in areas with rivers and insects , such as the Southeast . The naturally noisiest parts of the country include the area around the Mississippi River -LRB- pictured -RRB- while naturally quiet places were generally high , dry shrubland . However , the difference between the bustling East and the more peaceful West was not only limited to areas with large amounts of human development . A map of sounds created by natural sources , where scientists redid the map as if there were no people , also shows a country split in half . Warm areas in the Southeast and interior Midwest saw high values and appear in yellow , though the scale for the amount of noise is smaller than for when human sounds are included . Non-human noise came mostly from running water , rain and ` wind-induced vegetation sounds ' . The wetlands and area around the Mississippi River also support a huge amount of wildlife and the constant buzz of insects can be heard even in areas with few or no people . Humans ' contribution to the noise levels were mapped by subtracting the natural levels from the soundscape -LRB- seen above -RRB- . Even areas without large human populations saw man-made noise from roads and airplanes flying overhead . Big cities such as New York -LRB- pictured -RRB- can see background noise levels as high as 60 decibels , roughly the same as an office environment or a conversation in a restaurant . The quietest places in terms of natural sounds were high , dry shrubland and barren , flat terrain ' . Dr Mennitt and his team then measured the affect that humans have on the soundscape by finding the difference between the total noise and natural noise levels . Even remote spots saw some man-made noise , with the rumble of aircraft overheard destroying the natural stillness . Other patches of would-be quiet were also broken up by roads or other transportation networks . One aircraft can be heard 25 miles from from its path and cars can be heard six miles from the road , the study said . The largest areas without large amounts of unnatural noise were the Adirondacks in northern New York state and parts of the Rocky Mountains . Half of ` low impact ' areas were in protected lands . The scientists were unable to collect data from every point in the entire country , and used Random Forest , a ` tree-based machine learning algorithm ' to create their maps . Though the researchers originally began looking just at the country 's national parks , their more recent research has included data from urban areas and airports . The noise study 's combined map bears a striking resemblance to NASA 's map of nighttime light , with much of the activity clustered around humans in big cities . | National Park Service scientists created maps of human and natural noise . Quietest places are national parks such as Yellowstone ; cities are loudest . Some areas can be as quiet as they were before European colonization . Large amounts of natural noise from water and insects heard in Southeast . | [[0, 89], [422, 543], [544, 625], [2056, 2071], [2077, 2111], [90, 132], [229, 283], [678, 745], [748, 794], [830, 860], [933, 993], [1403, 1504], [1624, 1705], [284, 396], [2173, 2203], [2265, 2333], [2334, 2444], [2671, 2704], [2986, 3076], [2986, 3001], [3014, 3076], [3081, 3131], [3137, 3203], [3081, 3113], [3175, 3254]] |
Michelle Smart , pictured , allegedly threatened her boyfriend with a gun after he rebuffed her sexual advances over Valentine 's Weekend . A South Carolina woman was arrested over Valentine 's Weekend after she threatened to shoot her boyfriend who fell asleep after spurning her sexual advances . Michelle Smart , 29 , of Spartanburg , South Carolina , is alleged to have threatened Ryan Rucker with his own gun after he refused to have sex with her . Deputies from Spartanburg County Sheriff 's Office arrested Smart following the incident on February 15 . Smart told police that she had ` attempted to make some sexual advances toward Mr Rucker ' but he ` pushed her off him ' . She claimed that Mr Rucker had punched and kicked her several times and she was forced to flee the house and sat in a truck outside the $ 78,000 home . Smart told deputies that her boyfriend had threatened to shoot her , but she did not wish to make a statement . However , according to Deputy Castillo , he and several deputies knocked on the door of the house . In a statement , Deputy Castillo said : ` Mr Rucker came to the door and was not visibly upset . Mr Rucker explained that he was asleep when Ms Smart made sexual advances on him . He stated that he pushed her off and the tow started arguing . ` Mr Rucker stated that the argument escalated and that he followed Ms Smart outside . He stated that Ms Smart got into the truck and that she would shoot him because she has the gun . ' Mr Rucker told deputies that he went back into the house because he was in fear for his life , although he did not wish to make a formal complaint against his girlfriend . ' According to Deputy Castillo : ` Ms Smart continually was changing her story throughout the investigation . She advised that Mr Rucker had gone walking away when in fact he was inside the house . She stated that she thought he had the gun , and tournd out that the gun in question was in her presence the entire time . ` For these reasons , Ms Smart 's account became less believable throughout the investigation . ' Deputy Castillo said he arrested Smart for Criminal Domestic Violence of High and Aggravated nature . Deputy Castillo said he recovered Mr Rucker 's Ruger hand gun and six bullets and placed them into evidence . Deputies arrested Smart outside this $ 78,000 house in Spartanburg , South Carolina on Sunday . | Michelle Smart is accused of pulling a gun on her boyfriend after rebuff . Ryan Rucker was sleeping when Smart , 29 , made sexual advances . Mr Rucker pushed his girlfriend off and a heated argument began . Prosecutors allege that Smart pulled a Ruger handgun on Mr Rucker . She has been charged with Criminal Domestic Violence by prosecutors . | [[0, 14], [28, 139], [140, 245], [299, 335], [355, 453], [560, 648], [1144, 1226], [1169, 1226], [655, 678], [1227, 1289], [1242, 1255], [1264, 1289], [0, 14], [28, 139], [299, 335], [355, 453]] |
A 24-year-old man stabbed his mother to death in the face on Monday morning , police claim . Patrick Wayne Tyson , of Sandy Springs , Georgia , told police he returned home from jogging at 7am to find his mother Cathleen Tyson , 57 , bleeding on the floor and two men in the house who fled . However , under questioning his story became inconsistent , the crime report said . He was charged with malicious murder , aggravated assault with intent to commit murder , and using a knife to commit a felony . Charged : Patrick Tyson -LRB- right -RRB- is charged with stabbing his mother Cathleen Tyson -LRB- left -RRB- to death in the face . Mrs Tyson was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics who responded to a 911 call . An initial investigation suggests she was hit in the head with a blunt object then stabbed several times . Sandy Springs police Sgt Ron Momon said in a statement investigators recovered a blood covered knife at the scene . Tyson has been booked into the Fulton County Jail and is being held without bond . | Patrick Tyson , 24 , said he found his mother bleeding from the face at 7am . But Sandy Springs , GA , police said his story crumbled under questioning . He has been charged with stabbing Cathleen Tyson to death in the face . | [[93, 131], [144, 211], [302, 349], [352, 375], [0, 75], [514, 581], [603, 636]] |
Police were today hunting two eight year-old muggers who ripped an 80-year-old woman 's bag from her hand as she walked down the road . The elderly victim told police she had just got off a bus in the Sinfin area of Derby when the young thieves struck . She said the two boys were no older than eight or nine years old and were only around 4ft 6in tall . Police were today hunting two eight year-old muggers who ripped an 80-year-old woman 's bag from her hand just after she got off a bus on this road in the Sinfin area of Derby . Both were wearing hooded tops with the hoods worn up and ran off down a nearby street with her handbag , which contained her purse , keys , bank cards and a Samsung mobile phone . ` She felt someone pull at her handbag , ' a police spokesman said . ` She let go and turned around to see two boys running off with her handbag . ' Neighbours living near to where the woman was attacked said a similar incident happened around 18 months ago when teenagers mugged a pensioner in the same area . Mick Smith , 59 , said : ` This is absolutely despicable and a cowardly act . There have been anti-social behaviour problems in the past before but that 's not involved children , it 's been teenagers . ' I find it disgusting that people at that age can do this . It 's always bad enough when people are mugged , but being eight or nine is unbelievable . ` At that age what are they going to achieve by doing this ? It 's not like they are on drugs . ' Under the law , children under ten can not be charged with committing a criminal offence , but they can be given a curfew , or subjected to a child safety order -LRB- file photo -RRB- . Pensioner Glynne Jones , 73 , said he felt sorry for the elderly victim . ` It 's hard to take in , ' he said . ` Being that age and to do something like that is awful . It 's very surprising and terrible . ` It 's a nice area here and people do look out for each other and keep tabs on what is happening . ' I ca n't believe they are walking around unsupervised at their age , that 's also what worries me . ' Lorry driver Pete Lambert , 47 , added : ` It 's normally quiet here 99 per cent of the time . But this is horrific . At that age it is n't right , it 's terrible . ` They should be doing normal things that normal children do at that age . I would love to see them caught as soon as possible and held to justice . You always get the odd incident but not when they are this age . ' Under the law , children under ten can not be charged with committing a criminal offence . However , they can be given a local child curfew , banning them from being in a public place between 6pm and 6am - unless with an adult , or a child safety order where they are placed under the supervision of a youth offending team . Under tens who break the law regularly can sometimes be taken into care , or their parents could be held responsible . People also took to social media to express their disbelief at the crime . Karen O'Donnell said : ` It 's disgusting . Maybe if parents were allowed to chastise their kids , this kind of thing would n't happen so often . ` Mine would n't because they 've been brought up properly . I hope the lady is all right and not too traumatised . ' Daniel Vasile said : ` Obviously the parents have failed in their mission to educate their children . Further inquiries need to be made . Those children need attention and care . ' | Woman was attacked after getting off a bus in the Sinfin area of Derby . Two hooded boys snatched her bag , containing her phone , keys and purse . Youngsters then ran off down a neighbouring street . Children under ten can not be charged with committing a criminal offence . But they can be subjected to a curfew , or a child safety order . | [[136, 221], [472, 532], [0, 6], [18, 105], [26, 52], [57, 135], [355, 361], [373, 465], [533, 537], [590, 635], [624, 635], [644, 712], [784, 787], [799, 859], [533, 537], [590, 635], [1477, 1490], [1493, 1565], [2455, 2468], [2471, 2545], [1568, 1598], [1572, 1576], [1604, 1637], [2554, 2594], [2556, 2560], [2597, 2701]] |
Childhood friend Abo Saddam -LRB- pictured -RRB- said Omar El-Hussein had gone into prison as a gang member and come out radicalised . The jihadi who murdered two civilians in Denmark swore allegiance to Islamic State just nine minutes before his first attack . Omar Abdel Hamid El-Hussein declared his devotion to the terror group on his Facebook page and then gunned down a film director at a free speech debate in Copenhagen . The 22-year-old fanatic later killed a volunteer security guard at a synagogue before police shot him dead . Last night it emerged that Danish intelligence service PET was warned that El-Hussein had become radicalised while in prison . A senior member of his former gang , called the Brothas , said El-Hussein had been released two weeks ago . Abo Saddam added : ` When he went inside he was a member of our gang . He lived his life with us . We would drive around , smoke hashish together , fight rival gangs . This is the Omar that I knew . ` But when he came out he changed . He stopped keeping in touch with the Brothas . ` Prison changed him . He became a much harder Muslim with more hardcore beliefs . He wanted to act on those beliefs as well , instead of just talking about them . ' The 24-year-old gangster added : ` He went into prison a gang member like us and came out wanting to wage holy war . ' Last night a video emerged of El-Hussein competing in a Thai kick-boxing bout two years ago looking toned and athletic . Highly-skilled , he was known as ` The Captain ' and hoped to turn professional . Instead , he started smoking marijuana heavily and became involved in tit-for-tat battles with rival gangs in the poor areas of Copenhagen . In November 2013 he stabbed a man of 19 in the thigh and buttock on a train in an unprovoked attack . He was sentenced to two years in prison for grievous bodily harm -- where he became radicalised . Born in Denmark to Palestinian parents , he developed a hatred of Jews , his associates claim . Copenhagen terrorist Omar Abdel Hamid El-Hussein -LRB- left -RRB- competes in a kick-boxing match in February 2013 . ` It feels very strange to have boxed against him ' : Footage has emerged showing the jihadi fighting Peder Jepsen -LRB- right -RRB- , who today spoke of his shock after discovering he had once been in the ring with the killer . Saddam said : ` I grew up with him . Academically he was one of the brightest at school . ' It also emerged that El-Hussein posted a video on Facebook called the ` Sword of Jihad ' 45 minutes before his first attack . The footage is of an Arabic song , which says : ` Soon , soon , will see the indescribable . Our purpose is to destroy you , therefore the sword has been made sharp . We will come to you with slaughter and death . ' And nine minutes before his first attack he wrote : ` I swear allegiance to Abu Bakr and will obey him in adversity and prosperity , and will not go against the orders I get assigned , unless I witness blatant disbelief . ' Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is the head of Islamic State . El-Hussein set up his Facebook page under the Islamic name of Abu Ramadan Almuhajir . He lists himself as an employee of ` Murder Inc ' . El-Hussein , who was well known to police for violence and weapons violations , was killed in a shootout with police in his neighborhood of Norrebro , Copenhagen , following the attacks . Five police officers were injured . Omar Abdel Hamid El-Hussein , who shot 55-year-old film director Finn Nørgaard and 37-year-old security guard Dan Uzan dead after storming a cafe and synagogue on Saturday , may have been radicalised in prison . PET head Jens Madsen has acknowledged that El-Hussein had been ` on the radar ' . The gunman killed film director Finn Norgaard , 55 , while indiscriminately firing at the Krudttønden café on Saturday . Some ten hours later he shot Dan Uzan in the head at a synagogue . Mr Uzan , 37 , an economist at the Danish treasury , had been acting as a volunteer security guard . Two police officers , also guarding the synagogue , were wounded . Two men appeared in court yesterday , accused of providing and disposing of the gun used in the shootings , as well as helping the killer to hide . Mr Norgaard was killed at a free speech debate attended by Swedish artist Lars Vilks , who has received death threats for drawings of the Prophet Mohammad , and French ambassador Francois Zimeray , who likened the attacks to the Charlie Hebdo killings . Vilks and Zimeray were both unharmed . Danish film director Finn Nørgaard , 55 -LRB- left -RRB- , and 37-year-old security guard Dan Uzan -LRB- right -RRB- were killed . El-Hussein opened fire at a cafe in the Oesterbro area of Copenhagen -LRB- pictured -RRB- during a free speech seminar . Vilks is believed to have been the target of the attack and has previously spoken of how he sleeps with an axe under his bed and has a panic room in his secret location house as he lives under constant threat from Islamist fanatics . Yesterday , tens of thousands of Danes gathered at memorials around the country to pay tribute to the victims of the attack . A torch-lit manifestation in Copenhagen attracted a large crowd , including Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt and political leaders from fellow Nordic countries . Singing John Lennon 's Imagine , defiant Danes promised to uphold their trademark open society and showed solidarity with the country 's Muslim minority after El-Hussein was identified to have Palestinian roots and a passion for Islamist issues . The shooting spree was Denmark 's worst terror attack since a bomb exploded outside the Copenhagen office of the North West Orient airline in 1985 , killing a 27-year-old Algerian tourist . U.S. president Barack Obama has phoned his Danish counterpart , Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmid , to offer his condolences . The White House said Mr Obama offered the United States ' support , and the pair agreed to work together to confront those who would challenge free speech or religion . A torch-lit manifestation in Copenhagen drew tens of thousands of people who lit candles for the victims . Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt took part in the late-night vigil in Copenhagen yesterday . Thousands of floral tributes were left during the vigil , which was attended by tens of thousands of people . | Omar Abdel Hamid El-Hussein , 22 , killed two in Copenhagen terror attack . Opened fire at cafe which was hosting free speech seminar and synagogue . 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Jailed for three years : Theressa Morrisroe , 51 , of Northampton , made over 80 fraudulent payments over a three-year period while working for a charity . An accounts clerk who defrauded a charity out of more than # 100,000 by paying money into her seriously ill father 's bank account has been jailed for three years . Theressa Morrisroe , 51 , of Northampton , made more than 80 fraudulent payments over a three-year period while working for the Motor Neurone Disease Association in the town . But she was caught after a supplier contacted the charity about an unpaid invoice last June , with investigations finding the money had been paid into an account belonging to her father . The charity then discovered payments to another 22 suppliers had been siphoned into this account without the knowledge of her father , whom she cared for full-time . Even after leaving the charity in 2013 , Morrisroe then went on to defraud a company called Phoenix IT out of more than # 24,000 . She spent all of the money or gave most it away to family members . Morrisroe pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud and was jailed yesterday at Northampton Crown Court . But despite pocketing more than # 124,000 , Morrisroe was not ordered to pay any compensation or costs after Judge Lynn Tayton heard she had ` no realisable assets ' . Ayesha Bell-Paris , prosecuting , told the court Morrisroe had worked for the MND Association as a purchase ledger clerk between 2006 and 2013 . But she abused her position and made 80 fraudulent transactions into her father 's account and her own during a three-year period between 2010 and 2013 . Caught : A supplier contacted the Motor Neurone Disease Association -LRB- based in Northampton , above -RRB- about an unpaid invoice , with investigations finding the cash had been paid into an account belonging to her father . The court heard Morrisroe 's crimes were only uncovered a year after she left the charity . Miss Bell-Paris said : ` Investigations revealed that 22 different suppliers had made payments into the defendant 's father 's account . Other payments had also been made into her own account . ' A victim impact statement read out to the court from Linda Cherrington , head of finance at the MND Association , said Morrisroe 's crimes had left her colleagues ` visibly shocked and upset ' . She added : ` All her colleagues at the charity have struggled to believe `` one of the family '' could have so persistently abused her position of trust as a member of the finance team . ` They have all been rocked and visibly upset by the fact a long-term member of staff - on the surface a conscientious and enthusiastic colleague - could be able to defraud the MND Association out of more than # 100,000 . ' In her police interview , Morrisroe , who was paid a salary of # 22,000 a year at the MND Association , said she had stolen the money because she was suffering financial problems . She also told officers that she ` hated everyone at the charity as they had been horrible to her . ' Stephen Evans , defending , said the accounts clerk had financial issues and had been supporting her father , brother and son . Sentenced : She pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud and was jailed at Northampton Crown Court -LRB- pictured -RRB- . He added : ` She was someone who felt making the payments to family members would demonstrate she was needed . She is desperately ashamed and knows the gravity of what she did . She has nothing materially as she lives in a rental property . She lives a rather sad , isolated existence . ' The court heard the MND Association has managed to claim back just under # 100,000 due to having insurance that covers employee theft . But the charity said almost # 10,000 had been spent investigating the fraud which had caused considerable damage to their reputation . Speaking after the case , Martin Gosling , a fraud investigator at Northamptonshire Police , said Morrisroe had committed a ` heinous crime ' . Sally Light , chief executive of the MND Association said : ` Fortunately , our support for people living with MND was not affected by this fraud and I am pleased to say that the financial loss to the Association was reimbursed by our insurance providers . ` Our systems have also since then been vigorously externally reviewed and found to be as robust as possible moving forward . I would like to thank everyone who continues to support the MND Association by sharing awareness or by raising vital funds to bring us closer to a cure . ' | Theressa Morrisroe , 51 , made fraudulent payments over three years . She was working for Motor Neurone Disease Association in Northampton . Caught after supplier contacted charity about an unpaid invoice last June . Investigations found money was paid into account belonging to her father . 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Spare pair of knickers : tick . Extra pair of tights : tick . Checking the location of public loos along the route I 'll be taking today : tick . No , this is n't my plan for when I take my toddler out . It 's what I have to do every time I leave the house . Because I 'm one of those women you 'll see crossing their legs when they 're about to cough or sneeze , or who regretfully decline the opportunity to jump on a trampoline with their children . Sound familiar ? I expect so - because some estimates say as many as one in three women have ongoing problems with their pelvic floor muscles and incontinence after their first baby . The more babies they have , the more interventions during labour -LRB- such as forceps -RRB- , the bigger any subsequent babies , or the older the mother , the more likely they are to have this problem . Many women have ongoing problems with their pelvic floor muscles and incontinence after their first baby . And yet , despite this being incredibly common , many of these women suffer in silence or , if they do seek help , struggle to get the treatment they need . I 'm a typical example . At 48 , I 've had four children , now aged 20 , 18 , 16 and 12 , and for years I have shamefully kept my secret - that any sudden pressure on my bladder can cause varying degrees of what is euphemistically described as ` leakage ' . This condition , known as stress urinary incontinence -LRB- SUI -RRB- , is not to be confused with urge incontinence , or overactive bladder . This is where people have a sudden desire to pass urine and may leak before reaching the loo - thought to be because the bladder gives the wrong messages to the brain . SUI occurs when the pressure in the bladder wall becomes too great for the urethra -LRB- the tube through which urine passes -RRB- to withstand . It is usually caused by weak pelvic floor muscles , which wrap around the underside of the bladder and rectum , supporting these structures . Some really unlucky souls have both stress and urge incontinence - known as ` mixed incontinence ' . Over the past 15 years , I have developed my own strategies for hiding my problem . I know I 'll leak if stress is suddenly put on my bladder . So I do n't lift heavy bags ; I wear pads when exercising ; I stand still when I 'm about to sneeze . And I never , ever , dance along to Jeff Beck 's Hi Ho Silver Lining . This is a lesson learnt from when I wet myself at a wedding - one high kick caused my bladder to give way , and I spent a miserable half-hour in the ladies ' , stuffing my knickers with tissue to try to dry out . I do n't think anyone noticed , but my humiliation makes me blush to this day . Some really unlucky souls have both stress and urge incontinence - known as ` mixed incontinence ' Although much can be done to improve the lives of women with such conditions , specialists say that whether or not a woman gets the right help will largely be down to the initial response of her GP . When I finally plucked up the courage to visit a female GP a year ago , I was met with a nonchalant shrug and a , ` What do you expect ? You 've had four babies ' . I was handed a photocopied sheet of pelvic floor exercises and advised to lose some weight - excess weight on the pelvic floor adds to its load and leads to sagging . When I recount this story to Alison Bourne , a women 's health physiotherapist at the Chesterfield Royal Hospital , Derbyshire , there is a palpable intake of breath . ` Women who go to their GPs reporting stress incontinence should be referred to units that can provide the specialist pelvic floor training that can vastly improve their lives , ' she says . I made a half-hearted attempt to lose weight and do the exercises - which basically involve eight to ten squeezes of the pelvic floor muscles three times a day - but lost interest when I read it would take at least 12 weeks to see a difference . It was only months later , when I heard Katie Mann , a women 's health physiotherapist , on BBC Radio 4 's Woman 's Hour , advising women like me not to take no for an answer , that I returned to my GP . Now , it was my turn to produce a photocopied sheet - information from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy , which stressed it should never be considered normal to spend the rest of your life wetting yourself . ` We believe nearly 70 per cent of women report a degree of urinary incontinence during pregnancy , ' says Ms Mann , who works in the North-West and specialises in helping women for whom dealing with incontinence has become a way of life . And , after pregnancy , 38 per cent of women experience ongoing problems , according to a survey by Netmums for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Royal College of Midwives . A staggering 75 per cent of those with problems had never sought help for this treatable condition . Indeed , half the 1,900 respondents had never even talked about it . I have n't shared my ` secret ' with anyone , not even my husband . And my first GP visit saw me stumbling over my words . Aside from the obvious embarrassment , there 's the fact people seem to find it acceptable to laugh at urinary incontinence - Ms Mann cites the Little Britain sketch in which David Walliams ' old-lady character empties her bladder at inopportune moments . It is frustrating to see the way the problem is trivialised , says Mark Slack , lead clinician in the department of urogynaecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery at Addenbrooke 's Hospital , Cambridge . Much hinges on who women first see when they seek help , he adds . ' A female GP with children of her own is more likely to have read up on the subject and refer you on . But if your first contact is with a 45-year-old , rugby-playing male , your chances of getting the right help are not so good . If the issue is not taken seriously at that first consultation , many women will not return . ' All three specialists are adamant these women have every right to be seen by a specialist , whether it 's a urogynaecologist or a physiotherapist specialising in pelvic floor muscles . And a sheet of teach-yourself pelvic floor exercises alone is not the answer - expert guidance is needed , as some report not knowing if they are doing them correctly . ` Forty per cent of the women I see respond incredibly well to the exercises - but only when properly taught , ' says Mr Slack . For those who do n't respond to medication or exercise , surgery is an option -LRB- posed by model -RRB- . Another option is medication - duloxetine , which is usually prescribed alongside exercises , aims to increase the urethra 's muscle tone , so it remains closed and contracts more strongly . Devices such as weights or cones can also be placed in the vagina to help train the pelvic floor . While these have their place , say Ms Mann and Ms Bourne , they caution women should only use them under specialist guidance . For those who do n't respond to medication or exercise , surgery is an option . Surgery aims to tighten or support the muscles and structures below the bladder . One option is tension-free vaginal tape -LRB- TVT -RRB- , where a sling of synthetic tape is used to support the urethra and bladder neck . But some women report needing the loo more urgently afterwards , or being unable to empty their bladder fully . In some cases , the tape can wear away or break up into fragments and cut into surrounding tissue , causing pain , including during sex . An alternative is colposuspension , which involves making an incision in the lower abdomen , lifting up the neck of the bladder and stitching it in this lifted position . This provides better support for the bladder neck , so it stays closed under pressure . But what of those women reading this who have yet to give birth ? Luckily , things have moved on since I had my first child . During that labour , I had an episiotomy , a surgical cut in the perineum , between the vagina and the anus . Research indicates this procedure may be one of the risk factors for stress incontinence , and the rate of episiotomies has dropped from 55 per cent in the Seventies to 15 per cent today . It was originally thought such a cut could help women avoid pelvic floor problems , by preventing serious tears extending into the anal muscle . However , it 's thought the body is actually designed to tear naturally away from the sphincter during labour . Thankfully , experts agree it 's never too late to put this condition right . For a start , a 10 per cent weight loss in overweight women results in a 50 per cent improvement in symptoms , says Mr Slack . After returning to my GP , I was referred to a group session at my local hospital last month . We were talked through correct pelvic floor exercises and will each have a personal follow-up appointment with a continence nurse to check our technique . If I have n't got the hang of things by then , I 'll be offered further instruction until the right treatment for me is found . If all goes to plan , you wo n't keep me off the trampoline this summer . Visit pogp.csp.org.uk and bladderandbowelfoundation.org . Patsy Bennett is a pseudonym . | One in three women have ongoing problems after their first baby . Pelvic floor muscles can weaken and they may suffer from incontinence . Patsy Bennett has stress urinary incontinence -LRB- SUI -RRB- . 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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is speaking out against partisan politics in Washington - saying that the current Congress is n't ` equipped really to do anything ' . Ginsburg , who was the second woman ever appointed to the Supreme Court , also talked about how she still experiences sexism in the chamber - and said she has no plans to retire anytime soon . While discussing Congress , Ginsburg said she was confident the country would one day get the legislature it deserved . Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said in a recent interview that the current Republican-controlled Congress was n't ` equipped really to do anything ' ` The current Congress is not equipped really to do anything ... Someday , we will go back to having the kind of legislature that we should , where members , whatever party they belong to , want to make the thing work and cooperate with each other to see that that will happen , ' she told MSNBC . Ginsburg 's fighting words should come as no surprise . One of the loudest voices of dissent in conservative Chief Justice John Roberts ' court , she has hardly been shy when it comes to expressing her disapproval . But there was a period of time when she said she could n't make her point of view heard at all . ` Once it happened all the time that I would say something and there was no response and then a man would say the same thing and people would say `` good idea , '' ' she said . ` That happens much less today . ' And Ginsburg , who has beaten two forms of cancer and said she does 20 push ups a day , also has no problem shooting down calls for her retirement based on concerns for her age and health . The eldest sitting justice on the court , Ginsburg described her job as the ` best and hardest ' one she 's ever had - and she has no intention of letting it go just yet . ' I will step down when I feel I can no longer do the job full steam , ' she said . Ginsburg also discussed experiencing sexism in the chamber : ` Once it happened all the time that I would say something and there was no response and then a man would say the same thing and people would say `` good idea , '' ' ` Once I sense that I am slipping , I will step down ' But Ginsburg said she has only become more vocal about her opinions as she 's aged , saying that , when she was younger , she just accepted that there was nothing she could do about discrimination . But now Ginsburg said she uses her opinions and speeches to try and teach ` how wrong it is to judge people on the basis of what they look like , the color of their skin , whether they 're men or women ' . ` My aspirations have not changed since the '70s , ' she said . ` My hope for our society is that we 're going to use the talent of all of the people and not just half of them . ' And when it comes to racism , Ginsburg believes society still has a long way to go . ` People who think you could wave a magic wand and the legacy of the past will be over are blind , ' she told MSNBC . More recently , Ginsburg made headlines after writing a scathing dissent against the Burwell vs Hobby Lobby case , which allowed corporations to use religious beliefs as a reason to not provide contraception in their health care plans . The justice was especially worried about how the ruling would affect women who now had to pay for their birth control out of pocket . She wrote : ` It bears note in this regard that the cost of an IUD is nearly equivalent to a month 's full-time pay for workers earning the minimum wage . ' Ginsburg said she has only gotten more confident about voicing her opinions as she 's aged , saying that , when she was younger , she just accepted that there was nothing she could do about discrimination . But Ginsburg -LRB- pictured here with the sitting Supreme Court justices -RRB- has become one of the loudest voices of dissent in Chief Justice John Roberts ' -LRB- center of bottom row -RRB- court . Ginsburg voiced similar concerns when discussing how state-enforced abortion laws were especially hurting low-income women . Although Ginsburg was confident that ` women of means ' will always have access to safe abortions , she said current state restrictions were operating ` against the woman who does n't have the freedom to move , to go where she is able to get safely what she wants ' . Even as she was happy to voice her opinions on race and women 's rights , Ginsburg was careful to keep silent about same-sex marriage , which the court will rule on this year . ' I do n't want to suggest how the court will decide that case , one way or another , ' she told MSNBC . Ginsburg , who is the first Supreme Court Justice to officiate a same-sex wedding and recently said nationwide marriage equality would not require ' a large adjustment ' from Americans , has already come under fire from groups . The National Organization for Marriage demanded that Ginsburg disqualify herself from the upcoming hearings because she had made it ` crystal clear that she is going to rule in favor of redefining marriage when these cases come before her , ' a spokesman said . Despite calls to retire so Obama can select her successor , Ginsburg said she has no plans to quit and that she will step down when ' I feel I can no longer do the job full steam ' | Ginsburg said one day members of Congress will once again ` want to make things work and cooperate ' - despite their party loyalties . Said she used to experience sexism in the court and that people would only listen to her ideas after a man repeated them . 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David Beckham reunited with his former manager Sir Alex Ferguson to watch Chelsea face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League in the French capital today . Beckham , who ascended the stands alongside former French President Nicolas Sarkozy , took up pride of place at the Parc des Princes to watch his former club . The 39-year-old ended his playing career with PSG in 2013 , making ten appearances in the French team 's Ligue 1 winning campaign . Last laugh : David Beckham shares a joke with Sir Alex Ferguson at the Champion 's League match between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain in the French capital on Tuesday . Beckham also enjoyed successful spells with Real Madrid , LA Galaxy , AC Milan following his all-conquering spell at Manchester United , where Sir Alex was his manager . The pair enjoyed a close relationship at the start of Beckham 's career at the club , but this deteriorated in the early noughties , following his marriage to Victoria . In 2000 , Sir Alex allowed Beckham to miss a training to look after a sickly Brooklyn , then one , but after discovering that Victoria had attended a fashion event that evening , the then-ManU manager fined Beckham two weeks ' wages and dropped him from a match . Sir Alex argued that David should have attended the training and Victoria look after Brooklyn , and has since publicly blamed the marriage for changed Beckham 's ` professional priorities ' . ` He was never a problem until he got married , ' Sir Alex said during a Q&A session in Glasgow in 2007 . Famous football fans : Beckham , ascended the stands ahead of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy . Support : PSG was Beckham 's last club as a professional footballer in 2013 , and also enjoyed successful spells with AC Milan , LA Galaxy , Real Madrid and Manchester United . Fun and games : The relationship between Beckham and his former Manchester United boss turned sour in the early nougties , but they appeared to have left their troubles behind at Tuesday 's match . THAT boot : Ferguson famously kicked a boot that hit Beckham over the eye , requiring stitches , during a dressing room row in 2003 . ` Getting married into that entertainment scene was a difficult thing -- from that moment his life was never going to be the same . He is such a big celebrity , football is only a small part . The big part is his persona . ' The culmination of their feud came in 2003 when Sir Alex kicked a boot that struck Beckham over the eye , requiring him to have stitches . According to Sir Alex , he kicked the boot at Beckham after the player swore at him in the Manchester United changing room following an FA Cup defeat against Arsenal . However , it seems the two have let go of their old issues , as they were seen joking and laughing in the stands at the Parc des Princes . The former footballer had arrived by train from London after spending the past few days in New York to support his wife Victoria at her Fashion Week show on Sunday . Lone rider : Beckham was dressed all in black as he arrived at Paris ' Gare du Nord station today . Heading home : David Beckham with his children Harper , Romeo , Cruz and Brooklyn arrive to catch a flight back to London at JFK airport in NYC . Beckham had departed from New York on Monday evening along with his children Brooklyn , 15 , Romeo , 12 , Cruz , nine , and Harper , but travelled to Paris alone today . His three-year-old daughter has already become a darling of the fashion industry , being hailed as the world 's best dressed child after the family 's appearance on Victoria 's front row . Mrs Beckham herself had every reason to celebrate after sending a polished and sophisticated collection down the runway , which she described as ` sexy , liberating and full of bounce ' . In the hours that followed her show , a steady stream of positive reviews began flowing in , with Women 's Wear Daily lauding the star for putting ` an abstract , artful spin on her minimalist polish ' . Speaking to The Independent today , Mrs Beckham said : ' I have a different way of expressing myself because I have n't had that formal training . She added : ` I 've learnt a lot , in the last seven years . I 've learnt a lot very , very quickly . And I continue to learn . ' | David Beckham spotted with Sir Alex Ferguson at the Parc des Princes . Also in attendance was former French president Nicholas Sarkozy . Beckham watched former club PSG face Chelsea in the Champions League . Beckham ended his playing career with Paris Saint-Germain in 2013 . | [[0, 160], [161, 168], [175, 244], [0, 160], [28, 31], [47, 109], [466, 588], [321, 378], [1640, 1705]] |
The art of making a good cup of tea has been perfected over centuries - requiring care , attention and a good degree of patience . For those who have none of these , there are tea bags . But now a new gadget promises to allow those pressed for time to enjoy the delicate flavours that come from a brew made from loose tea leaves . The designers of the Mychai claim it can transform a mug of cold water into a steaming cup of tea in just a few minutes simply by placing it in the water and pressing a button . Scroll down for video . The MyChai , shown above , allows tea lovers to make a brew using loose tea leaves by adding it to cold water . The battery powered device , which is designed to fit inside a handbag or pocket , can heat the water and diffuse the leaves at the press of a button . The device features four different settings that will adjust the brew time according to whether you prefer green tea , black tea , herbal tea or Oolong . Uttara Ghodke , 22 , an industrial design student from Pune , near Mumbai in India , has spent two years developing the device . She is now hoping to attract support on the crowdfunding site Behance to develop her prototype into a commercial product . Miss Ghodke , said : ` Being an enormous fan of tea , I always dreamed of owning a portable tea maker which I can carry anywhere . The battery powered device will make two or three cups of tea on a single charge , according to the designer . The device , pictured above , is not yet commercially available but Miss Ghodke hopes to sell it for around # 35 . ' I thought why not convert this idea into reality . This is how I came up with the idea of an entirely portable personal tea maker . ` Mychai 's portability and its new technology makes it stand out from other products . ` It does n't involve any electrical connection to work . It operates on a rechargeable battery which will allow for two or three cups to be made on one charge . ' Users fill the base of the MyChai with the loose tea leaves of their choice before connecting it to the rest of the device . A thermoelectric material in the stem of the gadget acts as a heating element to warm the water to the required temperature . The diagram above shows how Miss Ghodke expects the MyChai will be used to make tea using loose leaves . Once it reaches the right temperature , a hatch will open to allow the tea leaves to be infused in the water . For black tea it will heat the water to 88 degrees and brew it for three minutes , for green tea the water is heated to 78 degrees C and is brewed for two minutes . Oolong tea is also brewed for three minutes at 99 degrees C while herbal tea uses water at the same temperature for six minutes . Once the brewing time is over , the hatch will close and prevent the leaves from stewing . Miss Ghodke said she hopes to sell the device for around # 35 when it gets to market . She said : ` Mychai is a personal , portable tea maker that helps you get your fix anytime , anywhere . ' The diagram above shows how Miss Ghodke envisages the hatch to open to allow the leaves to infuse in the water and how different settings can allow users to control the brewing time according to their choice of tea . The British Standards Institution has published official guidelines on how to make the perfect cup of tea . They explain that the pot must be made of porcelain , there must be at least 2g of tea for every 100ml and the water must not exceed 85 °C -LRB- 185 °F -RRB- when served . For standard black tea , the BSI says that freshly boiled water should be used - with temperatures above 95 °C -LRB- 203 °F -RRB- . Water should be left to cool down for at least 30 seconds when making green and white tea , with a recommended temperature of 74 °C to 85 °C -LRB- 160 °F to 203 °F -RRB- . Oolong tea is best steeped in 85 °C -LRB- 185 °F -RRB- water . Herbal teas should be steeped in water with a temperature of 95 °C -LRB- 203 °F -RRB- . Regardless of the temperature , the BSI says that tea should be steeped for six minutes . Milk should be added to the cup first before the tea is poured from the pot . At least 2.5 ml milk is recommended for use with a smaller pot , and 5ml milk is advised for the larger pot . This helps the milk mix more evenly though the ` liquor ' when the tea is added . To make sure the water does n't scald the milk , the BSI explained that its temperature should not exceed 85 °C -LRB- 185 °F -RRB- , but should be above 60 °C -LRB- 140 °F -RRB- for optimum flavour and sensation . According to the official best practice guide by London-based British Standards Institution there must be at least 2g of tea for every 100ml of water used , and the water must not exceed 85 °C -LRB- 185 °F -RRB- when served with milk . 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Early morning in a Manhattan apartment , and a camera shot lingers on discarded underwear on the floor before panning to a sleeping couple in bed , two half-drunk glasses of wine on the table beside them . The man rises , dresses , and tiptoes out before pitching up at a photo shoot where he explains to his model friend that he ` done a little sneak out this morning ' . Yes , while the backdrop may be pure Sex And The City , the language in this particular show is rather more The Only Way Is Essex . But then that 's not a huge surprise , given that it 's made in exactly the same mould . Following in the sky-high heels of Towie and Made in Chelsea , Taking New York is the latest in ` constructed reality ' series , this time following a group of twenty-something Brits as they forge new lives amid the skyscrapers of the Big Apple . Scroll down for video . These Brits abroad are filmed as they work , fight and look for love in the Big Apple in E4 's new ` reality ' show . And while the architecture might be new -- think achingly hip rooftop bars and loft apartments - the content is all too familiar , with squabbles , snogs and slightly contrived friendship dramas the order of the day . And of course , the cast are universally easy on the eye , not in the least because two of them are models : Jamie , a 23-year-old model from Essex -LRB- and the culprit who abandons his date in the first shot of the opening episode -RRB- , and Sumner , 24 , who has previously featured in Britain and Ireland 's Next Top Model . Moreover the producers have even managed to nab a couple of achingly pretty blonde identical twins , Amy and Megan Purssey , 26 , although in fairness they are also both rather clever too . Both speak fluent French and Amy has a History of Art degree under her belt , while her twin studied Mandarin at London 's SOAS . Little wonder , then , that both are anxious to emphasise that in their view , Taking New York is a cut above the average reality show . Amy said : ` Yes it 's a reality show but I hope people will think there 's a little bit more to it as well . The young people in this city are so inspirational and everyone works so hard . You ca n't drop the ball . You have to be focused and I think that comes across . ' In fact , moving to New York was always Megan 's dream -- Amy just got there first after Megan fixed up an internship at a contemporary Chinese art gallery downtown . Two years later , it has turned into a full-time curator role complete with apartment in a fashionable area of Brooklyn with a view of Manhattan 's skyline . Amy Purssey -LRB- left -RRB- is working in New York while her twin , Megan -LRB- right -RRB- tries to devise a way to join her . She left her back in Brighton trying to work out how she could join her twin -- although we see plenty of her in the show as she visits so often . Amy was the one with the history of art degree , so it was the right thing for her to get that job , ' she said . ` And us two being twins there 's not a jealous side -- I mean as long as one of us wins or comes second that 's what matters . ' Neither had reservations about submitting to the glare of the cameras . ` To be honest I just thought it sounded like a really good platform for us both , ' said Megan . ` Initially it did feel a bit strange being followed around by a film crew but you quickly get used to it and by the end we barely even noticed them . ' What , though , about the cringe-worthy prospect of their parents watching their fledgling romances and - whisper it -- one night stands unfolding on the small screen . ` You 've got to go with it -- you ca n't be half-hearted when you agree to do a show like this , so it 's warts and all , ' said Megan . ` I 'm okay with it . My parents were totally `` go for it '' . The only thing that will make them cringe will be if they see their daughters kissing a guy -- we 're still their little girls and no parent likes that . ' In any event , Amy insists that despite being one half of beautiful British twins they are not overwhelmed with offers . ` People actually seem to find us a bit intimidating . We are very confident with each other and I think that puts people off so we do n't get approached as much as you might think ' . Self-confessed ` posh ' cast member Sophie Pape runs her own events business in New York . Their friend and fellow cast member Sophie Pape , meanwhile , admits she did have reservations about taking part in the show -- although she is also similarly defensive . Boarding school educated , the 28-year-old self-confessed ` posh one ' arrived in New York via a few years on women 's magazines in London and now runs her own events business , something she puts down to ` sheer hard work . ' She said : ` I came with a couple of hundred of dollars and a bag and the offer of a room for a couple of days in the apartment of a friend 's brother . Three years later I 'm still there . ` I 've worked massively hard to get where I am so obviously I wondered if a reality show would damage that - but then the way I saw it is that like it or not the reality genre is a huge part of our cultural landscape , so why not embrace it ? ' I hope people will see that we put a lot into our lives here . We 're not just flitting from cocktail to cocktail . ' In any event , her main dismay having seen an early edit of the first episode is about her appearance . ` I 've got the opposite of body dysmorphia in that I 'm one of these people who thinks I look pretty great most of the time -- you know , I do yoga , I eat kale , how bad can it be ? ' she laughed . ` Then I watched it and thought `` where the hell did I get double chin '' . And the humidity did n't do me any favours hair-wise . ' Sophie is the first to admit that adjustments had to be made : while Taking New York features a whirl of rooftop cocktail bars and openings she says the reality of her life is much harder work . ` It 's part of the culture here . If someone sends you an email at 11pm not answering it is not an option . ' Then there are the different dating rules . ` My penchant for American men is my downfall as they tend to date numerous people at the same time . So you 've been dating someone for two months and you think maybe you are properly going out and they look at you like you 're a psycho . So there 's a degree of hopelessness with boys and my personal life is often in disarray , ' she admitted . All the better , of course , for the series producers , who for whom romantic trauma is a ratings boost . Gagan Chadha , 27 , has been in New York since 2010 and is one of the show 's many lotharios . Step forward Gagan Chadha , 27 , one of the -LRB- many -RRB- lotharios of the series - a suggestion he appears to be in no hurry to deny . ` It 's inevitable . I 'm surrounded constantly by models so it 's hard not to be , ' he shrugged . ` Being British definitely helps -- the accent and even the way we dress is completely different . They can spot you a mile off . ' In fact , Manchester-born Gagan actually ended up in New York by accident , after attending a wedding there in 2010 and liking the city so much he never came back . ` I thought if I went home and tried to make a plan to move it would never happen so instead I thought I would just stay . The worst that was going to happen was that I would just have to come back . ' He did n't have to -- within six months he had returned to England , but only to pack up his things for good . After an internship for a hedge fund and a marketing firm he got paid work with an events firm , working his way up before setting up his own printing business and latterly running a bar and club . It helped that he had dual citizenship , courtesy of his family , who for a time were going to move to the US , meaning he had none of the visa trouble that plagues other ambitious young Brits . Still , he insists it was n't easy . Hunk Jamie , 23 , from Essex is a male model who abandons his date in the first episode . Sumner is a reality TV veteran after appearing in both Britain and Ireland 's Next Top Model . ` At first I was like a headless chicken -- I did n't know where to go or what to do . I 'd get on the subway and end up in the Bronx . It was hard to make friends too - the banter is completely different put here . So it took a while to adjust but I loved the lifestyle , ' he said . It all certainly seems to have turned out rosily enough - these days Gagan rents an apartment in the West Village and counts Sarah Jessica Parker as his neighbour . ` I see her most mornings when she takes her kids to school but it 's really not a big deal . ' It all feels insanely glamorous , what with the fashion parties and gallery openings . Still , Sophie insists there is a lot she misses about life back home . ` Marks and Spencer , the sense of humour and self-deprecation , which does n't exist over here -- over here if you do yourself down they assume you need therapy , ' she said . ` I even miss drizzle . ' Not enough to come back though . Because as Amy puts it , New York is a seductive mistress . ` It 's like an amazing lover , ' she said . ` Sometimes it does n't treat you well and you know you deserve better - but you ca n't deny there 's a chemistry and you always end up going back for more . ' The key question , of course , is whether the viewers will do the same . Taking New York airs Mondays at 9pm on E4 . | ` Constructed reality ' series Taking New York follows Brits in the Big Apple . New E4 programme in the mould of Made In Chelsea and TOWIE . 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It is a sumptuous design more familiar with superyachts than a private jet . But theses renderings show just what # 400million will buy you if you 're splashing out on a full-size Boeing 747-8 for one person . The aircraft , which would normally carry up to 450 passengers , has been converted into a private jet for an unknown owner with a complete re-design to feature everything you would normally find on board a luxury mega yacht . Scroll down for video . The large seating area of the customised Boeing 747-8 aircraft ; the plane has been purchased by an unidentified buyer at a huge cost . The master bedroom offers good space , as well as custom-designed storage units and a chill-out seating area . The floor plan for the Boeing 747-8 plane , including the hideaway ` Aeroloft ' that offers the ultimate escape . The plane retails in at around # 230million , and the estimated ` improvement ' work is an additional # 160 million taking the overall expense to almost # 400million . And Greenpoint Technologies , who have transformed the plane , have delivered the aircraft to an unidentified private owner after three years of hard graft . Although no photos have been released , the company have shown off digital renderings of the design , and these give an accurate portrayal of the class and luxury inside . The 747-8 can normally cater for around 450 passengers , and is the world 's longest passenger jet with a cabin space 20ft wide and 200m in length . That is more than enough room to add in the owner 's specifications for the redesign , that included a restaurant , dining room , master and guest bedrooms , two large lounge areas and office space . The VIP lounge offers a chance to relax with a tipple of your choice , with large walkways ensuring you can entertain for groups . The conference room may be where stresses of business are talked through , but it 's worth remembering the luxury you are in . The luxurious Boeing 747-8 plane is thought to have cost almost # 400million to buy , with the redesign alone costing # 160million . Well , the office space is more conference room , and no doubt the owner of such a luxury will be well accustomed to business meetings . The master bedroom will leave you wondering what the fuss was over first class - a sizeable bed in complemented by a chill-out seating area , and with lots of windows , the room is as bright and airy as it is comfortable . The Aeroloft provides private sleeping berths located above the main deck in the aft section of the Boeing 747-8 . This area is installed with custom designed interior furnishings and a forward entry staircase . VIP clients appreciate the benefit of providing passengers and guests a private rest area above the main deck for additional relaxation and comfort . Writing on the company website , Bret Neely , vice president of sales , said : ` Being a Boeing-only completion center is a key advantage to our clients . They know we have the technical experience to deliver on our promise . ' | Greenpoint Technologies have transformed a Boeing 747-8 and delivered to one unidentified owner . Plane can normally cater for around 450 passengers , and is the world 's longest passenger jet . Includes an ` Aeroloft ' that has exclusive private areas for relaxing and sleeping . | [[210, 224], [262, 359], [524, 596], [990, 1019], [1024, 1050], [990, 1017], [1045, 1147], [1320, 1374], [1320, 1329], [1381, 1468], [727, 749], [752, 785], [2420, 2534], [2442, 2534], [2632, 2781], [2632, 2643], [2695, 2781]] |
Two care home workers have been arrested on suspicion of ill-treatment and neglect following the ` unexplained ' death of an elderly resident -- the second in days . A 43-year-old man and a girl of 19 were quizzed by detectives over the death of a 93-year-old woman at Birdsgrove Nursing Home in Bracknell , Berkshire , on February 8 . It came days after an 86-year-old woman died at the home on January 31 . Police arrested two care home workers after 83-year-old and 93-year-old residents died within days of each other . Police said they are not linking them , but because the two women died within days of each other they have launched a joint investigation with health and safety , health watchdogs and council officials . The staff members were arrested and questioned on suspicion of neglect under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and were released on bail until March 8 . A spokesman for Thames Valley Police said no other arrests had been made but the investigation was ongoing . Emergency measures have been put in place to make sure there are no risks to other residents at the home , which was criticised in a report by watchdogs two years ago . Detective Sergeant Richard Johnson , from Thames Valley 's protecting vulnerable persons unit , said : ` The deaths are being treated as unexplained at this time and it is important to stress that although they both involve residents of Birdsgrove Nursing Home , we are not currently linking them . ' Both women died in hospital , it is understood . The home , run by Aster Healthcare , has 76 single rooms and two double rooms in a converted domestic home and two extensions . It provides 24-hour care for the elderly and has a self-contained dementia care unit with 20 beds . A 43-year-old man from Hillingdon , west London and a 19-year-old woman from Bracknell , were questioned and released on bail . Last month an elderly resident was taken to hospital after part of the ceiling collapsed , causing a piece of plaster to hit her on the head . In 2013 , the Care Quality Commission launched an unannounced inspection after concerns were raised and ordered the home to improve . It found Birdsgrove was failing in areas including staff training and record keeping and found residents were at risk of malnutrition and dehydration . A report said staff had not been trained how to help those with swallowing difficulties -- a common symptom of dementia -- or on how to reduce the risks of choking . ` This meant people were not protected from the risks of inadequate nutrition and/or dehydration , ' the report said . Inspectors also found that many staff had not received food hygiene training . Police , Bracknell Forest Council , the Health and Safety Executive and the health regulator , Care Quality Commission -LRB- CQC -RRB- , began a joint inquiry after the deaths , but police say the deaths are not being linked . A follow-up inspection the same year found the home was meeting all five of the regulator 's safety standards following a number of changes . Relatives yesterday told of their shock at the arrests . Albert Boyling , 85 , from Bracknell , whose 82-year-old wife is a resident at the home , said he was spoken to by police and asked if anything ` weird ' was happening there . He said frail and elderly residents were often left to wander around the building alone but said that , overall , his wife was happy . The CQC said it was working closely with other organisations in response to the ` tragic ' incidents and warned further action would be taken to protect residents if needed . Adrian Hughes , the watchdog 's deputy chief inspector in the South , said : ` Measures have been put in place to ensure there are no further risks and we will continue to monitor the situation and if necessary take action to protect the safety and well-being of those living at the home . ' Aster Healthcare , which runs five other care homes , declined to comment yesterday . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article . | A joint investigation has been launched following deaths of elderly women . Died on January 31 and February 8 at Birdsgrove Nursing Home , Bracknell . Staff members were arrested on suspicion of ill-treatment and neglect . A man , 43 , and woman , 19 , have been questioned and released on bail . Police say deaths are not linked but are continuing their investigations . | [[568, 727], [2662, 2735], [2790, 2828], [166, 305], [355, 408], [453, 523], [0, 141], [409, 490], [728, 759], [728, 745], [764, 833], [166, 305], [1732, 1818], [1821, 1836], [1732, 1818], [1841, 1859], [524, 561], [876, 984], [953, 984], [1154, 1188], [1250, 1254], [1259, 1345], [1257, 1315], [1320, 1322], [1336, 1452], [2835, 2879]] |
A cat owner was left stunned after receiving a phone call to say her missing tabby had been found just 20 miles away from her home - eight years after he went missing . Susan MacDonald , 49 , was left distraught when Malcolm the cat disappeared from her home in Rockbeare , near Exeter , in Devon in 2007 - 66 years ago in cat years . Mrs MacDonald had owned Malcom , a tabby with white patches , since he was a kitten and frantically searched the entire village for him following his disappearance . Susan MacDonald -LRB- pictured with Malcolm -RRB- was left stunned when she received a phone call last week to say her beloved tabby cat had been found - eight years after he disappeared from her home in Rockbeare in 2007 . She posted leaflets around the village but eventually gave up hope and moved away to the Greek island of Crete . She recently moved back to the village and was left stunned after receiving a phone call last week to say Malcolm had finally been found . He was discovered wandering the streets of Cullompton , just 20 miles away , by vet Maureen Hutchison who scanned his microchip and immediately contacted Mrs MacDonald . Mrs MacDonald , who works with autistic adults , was reunited with her wandering pet on Saturday and said he was exactly the same as when he went missing - but a bit fatter . Malcolm the travelling cat -LRB- pictured -RRB- was reunited with his owner after his microchip was scanned . She said : ` My life has changed so much since he went missing . He was my daughter 's cat but she has grown up and now lives in Iowa . ` Malcolm is quite famous over there now . I was devastated when he disappeared - he was very happy . ' I do n't think he would have deliberately strayed . I feel he probably got in a car or something like that and ended up being adopted . ` But how he suddenly reappeared after eight years I do n't know . ' I often used to think about him - it was the not knowing that I did n't like . ' ' I could not believe it . You never think you are going to find your animal eight years later . She said Malcolm , now aged 11 , was ` full of kisses ' and a ` laid-back , loving cat ' . ` He does n't remember me , however much that hurts . He has been gone for eight years , that 's about 64 years in a cat 's life . ` He is just how I remember him but a little more rotund . ' Vet Mrs Hutchison , who found Malcolm , said : ` He has obviously been doing very well for himself the last eight years and is certainly well fed . ` If cats could speak I 'm sure he 'd have a tale to tell . ' Pet microchips contain a unique identification number which is linked to a database containing details of the pet , as well as the owner 's contact details . Malcolm was found wandering the street of Cullompton just 20 miles away from his home in Rockbeare , Devon . | Malcolm the tabby cat went missing eight years ago from his home in Devon . He was discovered last week wandering around a town just 15 miles away . Vet scanned the cat 's microchip and contacted his owner Susan MacDonald . Delighted owner said he is exactly the same as he was years ago - but fatter . | [[169, 184], [187, 271], [612, 724], [2200, 2232], [977, 1030], [1057, 1078], [1083, 1104], [1109, 1146], [1322, 1431], [1147, 1160], [1248, 1279], [1253, 1306], [1285, 1321], [2279, 2335]] |
Every woman wants to look their best for their wedding day but one bride went to extreme lengths . Liz Kerslake , 39 , from Plymouth , lost five stone and five dress sizes on a grueling calorie restricted diet in a bid to look perfect for her wedding day . The pretty brunette had previously been spurred on to lose weight after a cruel former partner called her ` fat and ugly ' . Liz Kerslake from Plymouth dropped five dress sizes after piling on the pounds before her wedding . Liz says she used to have a takeaway every night and would drink a couple of glasses of wine as well . Stunning Liz might now be rocking an athletic eight-and-a-half stone body but , only two years ago , she tipped the scales at a bloated 13st 8lb . But this is n't the first time she 's beat the battle of the bulge . During her first marriage Liz , a new home saleswoman , became comfortable and piled on the pounds . She decided to lose the weight however when her hubby insulted her looks , hitting the gym , cutting calories and dropping four stone . And it was n't just the weight she lost . Liz eventually left her husband behind too and as they were going through their divorce in 2008 , she met her now husband Nick . But as their relationship blossomed , 5ft 6in Liz stopped going to the gym and the weight piled on again . Ahead of their wedding last summer , she was determined to get rid of her belly and fit into her sleek white gown . Following her extreme diet which sees Liz have a protein shake for breakfast and nothing for lunch she is now a size eight and happy with her body . Liz wanted to look perfect for her second wedding after her first husband told her she was ` fat and ugly ' A newly svelte Liz said : ' I was determined to look the best on mine and Nick 's big day . When we got together I 'd been hitting the gym four or five times a week . ' I felt really comfortable and stopped exercising but carried on eating the same . The weight piled back on and I was worried I would look bloated on my wedding day . ' Liz lost four stone thanks to rigorous calories counting . She met her now husband Nick , while going through her first divorce in 2008 . In a desperate attempt to shed the inches , Liz signed up to the National Slimming & Cosmetic Clinics -LRB- NSCC -RRB- weight loss plan . She had heard about her local clinic in Plymouth from a male friend who had lost two stone and looked ` incredible ' . Liz said : ` The final push to really do something about my weight came when Nick proposed . We set the date for the summer of 2014 and that gave me a goal . ` Within the first week of signing up with NSC I saw results . As soon as I could see a difference in the way I looked I was looking for reasons to stay on track . ` Before then I had always looked for an excuse to fall off the wagon . ' As part of the NSCC plan , Liz visited the clinic every two weeks and met with the manager Karina where they discussed her goals and diet . Due to the demands of her work , Liz very rarely finds time to make it to the gym during the week , but mixed her healthier diet with walking her Chihuahua , Roxy , for up to an hour a day . Liz said : ' I had never snacked and always thought I 'd been quite healthy but I could never shift the weight . ` What really worked for me was cutting out carbs . Where I 'd normally have bread for breakfast and lunch , I 'd swap that for a meal focused on protein . ' Liz says she started to see results as soon as she joined up to her slimming club . Liz says cutting carbs is what worked best for her and focusing on meals that had a lot of protein in them . Eight months on from Liz and Nick 's glorious wedding , she has managed to maintain her weight loss and feels much healthier . Liz said : ` When I 'd tried before I 'd eventually put the weight back on , but with NSC I 've managed to keep it off . ` Two years on and now married the weight has stayed off . My clinic still support me through the maintenance of my weight loss and continue to make me feel part of a very big and successful family . ` Now I know I can walk into a shop and pick up a size eight dress and know it will fit - the same as buying something online . It 's given me so much more confidence . ' Breakfast : . White toast with butter and honey . Lunch : . A pre-packed sandwich . Dinner : . A takeaway washed down with a couple of glasses of wine . Breakfast : . Protein shake . Lunch : . Nothing . Dinner : . Either a piece of chicken or fish with lots of veg . | Liz Kerslake , 39 , from Plymouth , dropped from a size 18 to a size eight . Wanted to look perfect for second wedding to her husband Nick in 2014 . Eight months after their wedding Liz has maintained her slim frame . She first lost weight in 2008 when her ex called her ` fat and ugly ' | [[99, 132], [135, 193], [213, 256], [1581, 1654], [1689, 1712], [1717, 1780], [3612, 3738], [3860, 3874], [3883, 3918], [257, 351], [329, 377], [902, 974], [1637, 1686]] |
The extreme winter weather that hit the South on Sunday and Monday is making its way up the coast , and has already succeeded in shutting down the federal government . All government offices in Washington DC were closed on Tuesday due to the dangerous blend of snow and ice that has made travel increasingly difficult . And while the storm is slowly making its way out of the South , its effects are still being felt by the 330,000 people who are without power in Georgia , North Carolina , South Carolina and Tennessee . Scroll down for videos . A plow removes snow from the White House driveway as all federal government offices in Washington , DC , have been closed . Snow covered ice is seen on the Hudson River outside of Pier 92 and 94 in New York City . A front-loader clears snow from a parking lot at the Pentagon in Arlington , Virginia . State police work the scene of an overturned car on I-95 near NC-87 in Fayetteville , North Carolina . A cat walks through snow on Tuesday in Tasley , Virginia . The storms has also forced the cancellation of over 1,000 flights , and left hundreds stranded due to the icy roads . NBC News reports that the worst hit was Coleman , Kentucky , where 18 inches of snow fell , and Strawberry Plains , Tennessee , where a 3/4 - inch coating of ice was reported . The ice also became a huge problem for Lauren Adamski of Cabot , Arkansas as she and her husband David drove to the hospital Sunday night after her water broke . Because of the ice on the roads the two did not make it in time , and Adamski gave birth in her truck . In the end , the couple had a healthy baby boy they named Brennan . In New Jersey , one unlucky plow even fell into a sinkhole , becoming almost entirely swallowed up . It happened in Lopatcong Township early Tuesday , and the driver , while shaken , was able to get out , and after being taken to the hospital he was quickly released . The South will be hit again on Thursday with snow , ice and sub-zero temperatures expected in parts of Kentucky , Tennessee and West Virginia . Nashville , Tennessee could even reach a record low of -13 F , the coldest since 1871 . These temperatures could turn into an even bigger problem should power not be restored to some 330,000 homes and business that are in the dark . Boston residents continue to have it the worst though , and now there are new problems as some people have not been following a new order put in place that guarantees any resident who shovels out a parking spot the right to keep it for 48 hours . One person got revenge on someone who took their spot by dumping snow all over their car , and posting the photo online . Residents in Washington DC also took some time to have a little fun on Tuesday , with a massive snowball fight in Meridian Hill Park . ` That was a lot of fun and I figured , heck , why not do it this year . Just this time in costume , ' said Colin Lawrence , clad head to toe in a Captain America get-up . ` Good times . Everybody 's having a good time . ' The cold weather will only get worse in some areas later this week . People participate in a massive snowball battle in the wake of winter storm Octavia at Meridian Park in Washington DC . Edgar Hernandez and his daughter Emily enjoy a sled ride in Durham , North Carolina . A Boston resident posted this photo after covering a driver 's car in snow when they stole the parking spot they had shoveled out . Federal worker John McAfoos of the National Park Service clears snow outside the West Wing of the White House . Snow covers the statue figures in the Columbus Fountain at Union Station in Washington . Meanwhile , a passenger on an Amtrak train heading between New York City to Boston filmed the sub-zero conditions between carriages due to Winter Storm Neptune . The passenger filmed the Arctic conditions between the carriages on the train service . In the video , the passenger opens the passageway door and enters the freezing area . The passenger pans their camera around to show how all the surfaces are covered in a dusting of frost . There also appears to be snow on the floor - despite the windows being closed . People stop for photographs during their visit at the Lincoln Memorial . A National Park Service employee holds a shovel as he walks on the driveway of the White House . A National Park Service employee shovels snow outside the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House . A truck shovels snow outside of Lincoln Center as New York Fashion Week continues on . Traffic moves slowly along an icy Interstate 485 in Charlotte , North Carolina . Despite the unusual conditions on board the train and the freezing conditions along the East Coast , unseasonably warm temperatures across the rest of the country mean the U.S. is experiencing one of its warmest winters on record . Almost the entirety of the country 's West has experienced significantly warmer than average temperatures across December and January , while parts of the East Coast , including New York and Boston are continuing to be battered by a freezing storm system . In this month alone thousands of warm weather records have been broken as high temperatures across the western states contributes to what is now the country 's sixth-warmest winter on record . The West is experiencing temperatures which have contributed to the country 's sixth-warmest winter on record . Pictured is Lake Success , near East Porterville , California , where drought conditions are worsening . The East Coast storm system - which follows a weekend storm that dumped a staggering 16.5 inches of snow on Boston - is set to hit the South . So far this month there have been 4,074 records set for warm temperatures across the West , USA Today reported . This includes hot weather records in Seattle , San Jose , Las Vegas , Reno and Salt Lake City . Remarkably , the average February temperature in Salt Lake City is 16.4 degrees above average , while Boise is up 12.2 degrees and Phoenix 8 degrees . A Delta jet is deiced early Tuesday at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina . As the door slides open , an Amtrak passenger was confronted with sub-zero conditions in the passageway . Amazingly , as well as being covered in ice , the area appears to have its own fog problem . Last month , the West , Rocky Mountains and Northern and Central Plains were all warmer than average , with many maintaining hot temperatures that placed the month among their top ten warmest averages . Incredibly , San Francisco had no measurable rainfall during January , while the state of California itself had its fourth-driest ever January . As well as remaining unseasonably warm , much of the West continues to suffer drought conditions . Nearly all of Hawaii was drier than average , with drought expanding to 46.6 per cent of the state , according to the National Climatic Data Center . And although the drought improved in parts of the Southern Plains and Southwest , it worsened in the West and Midwest . While storms in early December gave farms in California a boost , temperatures across the state remain unseasonably high . A further six two 12 inches of snow is expected to hit the East Coast over the next several days . Temperatures forecast for Thursday show the blizzard hitting parts of the East while the West remains warm . The dry area spans California , Nevada , New Mexico , Arizona , Texas and Oklahoma and other parts of the region , directly affecting more than 64 million people . In contrast to the big dry in the West , Winter Storm Octavia - which follows a weekend storm that dumped 16.5 inches of snow on Boston over the weekend - is now set to pummel the South . Residents in Boston have battled through 16.5 inches of snow while New Yorkers are preparing for another six inch-dumping . In the early hours of Tuesday morning , Washington DC was bracing for between four to eight inches of snow , according to USA Today . Mayor Muriel Bowser told CNN 's ` The Situation Room ' that the weather was ` dangerous cold ' . Federal government offices in the area will be closed on Tuesday . Father south , up to a foot of snow was forecast in Roanoke and Richmond , Virginia , where Governor Terry McAuliffe declared a statewide emergency . The bad weather will also hit states as far south as Kentucky and Tennessee bring heavy snow fall . Residents have been advised to avoid non-essential travel , while thousands of children in the region are missing school for a second day running . Kentucky and Tennessee were also preparing to be battered by the storm , which could dump more than a foot of snow on each state . As many as 50 million people were in the path of the glacial weather , which will see temperatures far more frigid than normal , the National Weather Service warned , adding that the misery was forecast to last through much of the week for the eastern US . ` Incredibly , another arctic front will arrive to the East Coast by Wednesday night , and this will bring some truly frigid conditions with it , ' it said . ' ` Some places from the Carolinas to the Mid-Atlantic may see some of the coldest weather since the mid-1990s ! Numerous record low temperatures are expected . ' Southern states not used to such cold weather were also hit . The storm followed a track from eastern Kansas through Tennessee and West Virginia to the mid-Atlantic Coast , the New York Times said . Most of the affected areas can expect a snowstorm about once a year . But states like Kentucky were seeing snowfall well above average , said Jim Hayes , a meteorologist at the weather service 's Weather Prediction Center in Maryland . Weather forecasters warned that temperatures were set to plunge to -18 F in Erie , Pennsylvania . ` This is going to be a big event for them , ' he said . ` They do n't get that much snowfall very often , ' he said , according to the Times . The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority said that after a series of mammoth storms in recent weeks it could take up to a month to restore the ageing system to full operation , if no more storms blow in . Boston braced for one to six inches more of snow , forecasters said , according to the Boston Globe . Snowfall amounts of six to 12 inches were anticipated in much of the mid-Atlantic , which includes Washington DC as well as New York City some 200 miles to the north . US forecasters said the storm will buffet a wide swath of the eastern United States with snow , gale-force winds and brutal cold . Among the cities expected to be hardest hit by the temperature plunge are Erie , Pennsylvania , where thermometers are expected to fall to minus 28 degrees Celsius and Cleveland , Ohio , with minus 22 degrees Celsius . The Flightaware air travel website said that some 1,500 flights had been cancelled by midday Monday , before the latest bout of inclement weather had been felt . February has set a record as the snowiest month ever in Boston , with 10 times the snowfall it would get in a typical winter . With the snowstorm expected to at least brush New England 's most populous city , mountains of snow piling up were likely to grow even higher . ` No end appears in sight as to the brutal winter we have experienced , ' the NWS wrote in its Boston forecast . | The rare blend of snow and ice that ravaged the South on Monday has shut down the federal government at all Washington , DC , offices . This as 330,000 people have been left without power , with the majority of those homes in Georgia . More than 1,000 flights have been cancelled and hundreds are still stranded in the South due to the icy roads . The South will be hit again on Thursday , with snow , ice and sub-zero temperatures expected throughout the region . Meanwhile , a New York to Boston train was plunged into sub-zero temperature and a passenger filmed between the train 's carriages . 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A pregnant mother-of-11 who split with her husband after he struck up an online relationship with another woman has taken him back -- and wants even more children with him . Cheryl Prudham , who gets # 39,000 a year in handouts from the taxpayer , said : ` We 're good at making babies . ` I 've asked Robert to have his vasectomy reversed because being apart made me realise I want more children . ` And I get more in benefits with every child I have , so I can afford a big family . ' Scroll down for video . Broody : Cheryl Prudham , who is five months pregnant with her 12th child , has rekindled the love with husband Robert - and they 're planning on expanding their brood even more by reversing his vasectomy . Last month Mrs Prudham , 32 , said that Robert -- the father of her five youngest children -- had left her on several occasions for other women during their six years together . His most recent indiscretion was sending indecent messages to a woman on Facebook . His wife vowed just three weeks ago to never forgive him . But after she spoke out on her plight as a single mother , the couple are back together and planning children 13 and 14 -- because 13 is an ` unlucky ' number . Mrs Prudham says her 29-year-old husband has sworn to her that he is a changed man , and that they want to renew their wedding vows . They plan to hold the ceremony after Mrs Prudham gives birth in July . The couple have been told the baby is a girl . In her latest interview , Mrs Prudham told Closer magazine : ` Robert said he 's sorry and we ended up in bed together because we love each other . ` He has admitted to sleeping around in the past but he said this time he had only been messaging a woman on Facebook . ` I believe him -- he broke down and cried ... he 's never done that before . I 'm not making excuses but he tends to cheat when I 'm pregnant . I do n't really want sex as much then as I just feel fat . ' Cheryl claimed last month that husband Robert , the father of her five youngest children , had left her on several occasions for other women during their six years together . The Prudhams , from Gravesend , Kent , have previously caused public outrage because of the huge sums they get from the Government for their ever-expanding brood . The family claim # 39,192 a year on top of Mr Prudham 's monthly salary of # 1,600 as a delivery driver -- taking their annual income to nearly # 60,000 . They have managed to avoid the Government 's # 26,000-a-year benefits cap because Mr Prudham works enough hours to claim working tax credit . Cheryl announced the news of her twelfth baby on Facebook . They live in a five-bedroom semi-detached council house but are on the waiting list for a seven-bedroom home because their current accommodation is ` too cramped ' . The Prudhams have been looking into vasectomy reversals on the NHS but have determined they will have to cough up # 2,000 to have the procedure carried out privately . Mrs Prudham said : ` It will be worth every penny . ' She had her first son , George , when she was 17 and living in a homeless hostel . She moved into a flat with her then boyfriend and had another son and a daughter . Three unplanned pregnancies followed , before she met Mr Prudham in March 2009 . Within months of their first date , they were engaged and she was pregnant . But two weeks before their wedding , he cheated for the first time . The wedding went ahead when Mrs Prudham was eight months pregnant . She said last month : ` I was desperate to have a more stable family life and give the kids a home with a mum and a dad -- something I 'd never had but always craved . ' But six months after saying their vows , she claims Mr Prudham walked out , telling her he needed space . He returned three weeks later . Mrs Prudham said : ` My friends think I 'm mad but Katie Price -LSB- the former glamour model -RSB- took back her husband after he cheated . ' | Cheryl Prudham , 32 , has taken husband back and wants more children . The pregnant mum-of-11 gets # 39,000 a year in handouts from the taxpayer . She dumped Robert when he had online relationship with another woman . Couple are back together and planning children 13 and 14 -- 13 is ` unlucky ' | [[0, 23], [138, 173], [174, 188], [195, 215], [2189, 2202], [2208, 2264], [2265, 2347], [0, 23], [28, 111], [0, 56], [98, 130], [1043, 1095], [1098, 1158], [1043, 1095], [1098, 1108], [1131, 1158], [1162, 1199]] |
The sheet metal firm standing in the way of Tottenham Hotspur 's # 400 million stadium redevelopment has suffered ` bomb threats ' , according to the owners . Archway Sheet Metal Works Ltd stands alongside the club 's White Hart Lane ground in north London , on the last patch of land the club needs to start work on its new 56,000-plus capacity stadium . The family-run firm was issued with a compulsory purchase order -LRB- CPO -RRB- in 2012 , but argues that the Premier League club is unlawfully trying to force it out of the premises , according to submissions from the company to the High Court . Archway Sheet Metal Works , which is located next to White Hart Lane on the last patch of land Tottenham Hotspur need for their stadium development is arguing at the High Court that the compulsory purchase order it has been issued with is unlawful . Archway was issued with a compulsory purchase order -LRB- CPO -RRB- in 2012 , but argues this is invalid , and is asking a judge to quash the enforcement which would enable the club to buy the 25,000 sq ft site . Archway , which is owned by Tottenham fan Josif Josif , 46 , was gutted by fire in a suspected arson attack , and Mr Josif says his firm has been subjected to bomb threats . The London Borough of Haringey made the compulsory purchase order in March 2012 and it was confirmed by the Communities Secretary in July 2014 following a public inquiry . The company argues that the compulsory purchase order is invalid , and is asking a High Court judge to quash the enforcement which would enable the club to buy the 25,000 sq ft site . If the application succeeds it would be a major blow to the controversial plans for the new stadium complex . As well as challenging the legality of the CPO itself , Archway argues that proposed new changes to the Spurs project have come to light which are so substantial that they ` alter the viability case made at the inquiry ' and further undermine the order . The new proposals involve ` massive intensification of the scheme ' - making it substantially different from the project for which the CPO was obtained . Tottenham , who take on Fiorentina in the Europa League this Thursday , already has planning permission for the new 56,000-plus capacity stadium it hopes to open for the 2018/19 season -LRB- artists impression -RRB- . Archway -LRB- pictured -RRB- argues that proposed new changes to the Spurs project have come to light which are so substantial that they ` alter the viability case made at the inquiry ' and further undermine the order . Christopher Lockhart-Mummery QC , appearing for Archway , is submitting to the judge that an application for disclosure of documents held by Tottenham Hotspur Ltd has revealed the extent of the changes . The QC said in written submissions that the Premier League Club dismissed these as matters of ` minutiae ' within ' a sea of detail ' which was ` irrelevant ' . However , the Tottenham documents in fact revealed discussions had taken place involving an updated design of the Spurs stadium and increasing its capacity by 5,000 . Last November , a mystery fire gutted the Archway premises , which is alongside White Hart Lane 's North Stand . The owners also say they have received ` bomb threats ' Mr Justice Dove , who has revealed he is an Aston Villa fan , has been told by Archway lawyers that the police are currently investigating a suspected case of arson . Other potential improvements included an increase in residential development , incorporating 900 units in five blocks , plus 60,000 square feet of commercial development space and a medical centre and a 30,000 square feet gym and fitness centre . Mr Lockhart-Mummery says the proposals reveal the scheme is now potentially on ' a substantially different scale ' , raising substantial new issues as to its viability . Discussion of the new proposals , says the QC , have taken place between Haringey Council and Tottenham Hotspur Ltd and representatives ` at high levels of Government ' , including UK Trade and Investment and HM Treasury , as well as the Greater London Authority -LRB- GLA -RRB- and Transport for London . The owners of the firm have been in a dispute with Spurs for the last decade over its redevelopment plans . Last November , a mystery fire gutted the Archway premises , which is alongside White Hart Lane 's North Stand . Mr Justice Dove , who has revealed he is an Aston Villa fan , has been told by Archway lawyers that the police are currently investigating a suspected case of arson . The owners say they have received ` bomb threats ' . Mr Josif who runs the family business , said at the time of the fire : ` People were calling us and threatening us and we were receiving bomb threats and that started a few months ago , but we do n't know if that 's got anything to do with it . ' The firm describes itself as a ` wonderfully old-fashioned family business ' producing metal items for the catering and hospitality industry . The firm describes itself as a ` wonderfully old-fashioned family business ' producing metal items for the catering and hospitality industry . The owners have been in a dispute with Spurs for the last decade over its redevelopment plans . Tottenham want to build the new capacity stadium next to the existing White Hart Lane ground , where they have played since 1899 , which holds just over 36,000 . Spurs hope that moving to a larger , state-of-the-art stadium with an increased capacity will help bring in more revenue , making it easier to compete with top European clubs . North London rivals Arsenal moved into their 60,272-capacity Emirates Stadium in 2006 . The club , who take on Fiorentina in the Europa League this Thursday , already has planning permission for the new stadium it hopes to open for the 2018/19 season , after Archway 's move to challenge the decision in the High Court resulted in a revised construction programme . The club was said to be considering moving to a temporary home for a season during the construction period . Options mooted included Wembley and the Olympic Stadium , while reports of a move to stadium : mk in Milton Keynes were met unfavourably by many fans . A Tottenham club spokesman said : ` We have already successfully and amicably relocated more than 70 businesses in the area to the satisfaction of all parties concerned and a number of these organisations continue to reside in the borough . ` Whilst we were able to accommodate all these other businesses ' requests , in the instance of Archway , we have been unable to reach agreement over the period of the last seven years . ' | Archway Sheet Metal Works Ltd fighting compulsory purchase order . Firm is on the last patch of land Spurs need to build their new stadium . Archway argues the CPO is unlawful , and wants High Court to quash it . Company says proposed new changes to project undermine the order . Documents reveal plans to increase capacity and change ground 's design . 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A 33-year-old has been arrested in Greater Manchester after concerned motorists called police to he was sipping a can of Special Brew while driving down the motorway . The man , who was found to be drunk and was already disqualified from driving , was spotted driving down the M60 at 4.50 yesterday afternoon . When officers finally arrested him on the A57 near Irlam sniffer dogs found five wraps of heroin stashed inside his white Fiat 500 . Busted : Police stopped the 33-year-old and found he was drunk , disqualified from driving , and had five wraps of heroin in his car which was littered with rubbish and had a can of Special Brew in the cup holder . Pictures taken inside the car after it was stopped show the floor and seats littered with takeaway wrappers and crisp packets and a pouch of rolling tobacco in the centre console . Sitting in one of the cup holders just above the gear stick is a can of nine per cent Special Brew . North West Motorway Police tweeted to say the driver had been arrested on suspicion of intent to supply Class A drugs . While they were speaking to him another man , 38 , believed to be a passenger in his car , came back and was also arrested . Greater Manchester Police say the pair are still in custody , though no charges have been filed yet . Alert : North West Motorway Police said he was drunk and disqualified from driving . They also arrested another 38-year-old man after he came back to the car while they were speaking to the driver . NW Motorway Police twitter account said : ` Male seen drinking from a can of Special Brew on the M60 stopped & arrested on the A57 Irlam . Thanks for the all the calls we received . ` By the way , the driver was : drunk , disqualified & arrested with intent to supply Class A drugs . There must be a moral to this story ! ` The passenger from the vehicle in Irlam where driver was arrested for supply of Class A has just returned ; so he has been arrested too . ' | 33-year-old arrested after calls saying he was drinking while driving on M60 . Officers found can of nine per cent Special Brew in Fiat 500 cup holder . Sniffer dogs also found five wraps of heroin stashed among litter in car . | [[0, 111], [168, 203], [248, 310], [1487, 1526], [1529, 1625], [97, 167], [444, 450], [613, 658], [840, 940], [311, 443]] |
A mother killed herself the day after learning police had dropped an investigation into claims she was raped by a sex offender at an NHS clinic , an inquest heard . Kylie Payne , 23 , was found dead at a mental health clinic in Norfolk , just one day after she was told that police would not be pressing charges against the man . Nurses had been told to monitor Ms Payne four times an hour but she was found dead on February 7 , 2012 , after being left unsupervised for 20 minutes , the hearing was told . Mother-of-one Kylie Payne , 23 , was found dead at a mental health clinic in Norfolk -LRB- pictured -RRB- , just one day after she was told that police would not be pressing charges against the man who she accused of raping her . The mother of one was found hanged in her room at Meadowlands in Thorpe St Andrew , Norwich . Norfolk Coroner 's Court heard how she discovered that police had dropped charges against the man she accused of rape just a day prior , due to insufficient evidence . A police investigation had been launched after she sent a text message to her aunt , Karen Payne , on Boxing Day 2012 in which she accused a fellow patient of rape . The inquest heard how doctors became ` concerned ' when she befriended the patient at the mental health unit , but did not warn her about his previous convictions because of confidentiality rules . Assistant coroner David Osborne told the inquest that the patient Ms Payne accused of rape had a history of sex offences . The inquest heard how Ms Payne told staff on Christmas Day that she had been raped by the patient and wrote a note outlining suicidal thoughts . She was put under extra observation and care workers were told to increase her supervision visits to six times per hour . Following the five-day inquest , Ms Payne 's mother Sheila , 42 , told the Daily Mirror : ' I was in shock when I heard she had told staff that she 'd been raped . ' I was angry at the clinic . Somebody like that should never have been in the same place as vulnerable women . ' Concluding the inquest last week , the jury returned a verdict of suicide and said failings of care contributed to Ms Payne 's death . They also ruled that the timing of police dropping the investigation was a contributory factor in her death . Mother-of-seven Mrs Payne issued a statement through her solicitor Zak Golombeck , from law firm Slater and Gordon , in which she revealed plans to take action against Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Trust over her daughter 's death . She added : ' I am relieved that the results of the inquest highlighted failings into the care of Kylie . ' The jury returned a verdict of suicide at Norfolk Coroner 's Court -LRB- pictured -RRB- and said failings of care contributed to Ms Payne 's death . The jury also said the timing of police dropping the investigation factored . Since Ms Payne 's death , Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Trust has introduced new measures to stop convicted criminals being admitted to low-security units . The Trust also said that secure facilities had been changed to single sex accommodation . Meadowlands was deemed no longer fit for purpose and closed in October 2013 . Jane Sayer , the Trust 's director of nursing , said : ` Kylie 's death was a tragedy for all concerned and we fully accept there were failings on our part . Our sincere sympathies remain with Kylie 's friends and family . ` Following Kylie 's death in 2012 , we undertook a serious incident investigation , commissioned an external review of the service , and implemented the recommendations made . ` We continue to look at how we can improve the safety of vulnerable patients on an ongoing basis . ' For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90 , visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details . | Mother Kylie Payne found dead at mental health clinic in Norfolk in 2012 . Just discovered police had dropped case against man she accused of rape . 23-year-old was supposed to be supervised four times an hour at NHS unit . Found hanged after being left unsupervised for 20 minutes , inquest heard . Inquest ruled suicide verdict but said failings in care contributed to death . | [[165, 176], [179, 181], [184, 235], [390, 433], [506, 531], [534, 536], [539, 596], [0, 82], [0, 8], [32, 94], [251, 329], [627, 703], [696, 703], [712, 735], [830, 927], [330, 389], [1630, 1682], [146, 164], [436, 480], [436, 472], [483, 505], [2030, 2062], [2065, 2103], [2030, 2062], [2065, 2073], [2108, 2164], [2165, 2169], [2175, 2274], [2502, 2511], [2516, 2607], [2610, 2697], [2610, 2618], [2702, 2758]] |
Roberto Mancini knows his second coming at Internazionale will be a whole lot tougher than his first after this Milan derby . Where previously he commanded players the calibre of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Patrick Vieira in a league shorn of Juventus , his squad now are not at that level and Juventus reign supreme . He returned to the San Siro dugout , where he won three Serie A titles and two Coppe Italia before his sacking in May 2008 , more experienced from his time at Manchester City . He will need all his nous to send Inter to the summit once more . In his first match since taking over from Walter Mazzarri , Mancini oversaw a 1-1 draw here , in an encounter that was low on quality . VIDEO Scroll down for Sportsmail 's Big Match Stats : AC Milan 1-1 Inter Milan . Jeremy Menez celebrates opening the scoring for AC Milan as they took on bitter rivals Inter at the San Siro on Sunday night . Menez confidently swept his effort beyond Samir Handanovic as AC Milan took a deserved lead . Joel Obi celebrates in style after his low drive gave Inter an equaliser after the break . AC Milan : Diego Lopez 6.5 ; Rami 6 , Zapata 6.5 , Mexes 7 , De Sciglio 6 ; Bonaventura 6 , Essien 7 , Muntari 5.5 -LRB- Poli 75 . 5 -RRB- , El Shaarawy 6 ; Menez 7.5 ; Torres 4 -LRB- Honda 73 , 5 -RRB- . Goal : Menez 23 . Booked : Mexes , Bonaventura . Manager : Filippo Inzaghi 6 . Inter : Handanovic 6.5 ; Nagatomo 6.5 , Ranocchia 6 , Juan Jesus 6.5 , Dodo 6.5 ; Guarin 6.5 , Kuzmanovic 6.5 , Obi 7 -LRB- Hernanes 72 , 6 -RRB- ; Kovacic 7 -LRB- M'Vila 90 -RRB- ; Icardi 4.5 -LRB- Osvaldo 89 -RRB- , Palacio 6 . Booked : Obi , Juan Jesus . Manager : Roberto Mancini 6.5 . Ref : Marco Guida 7 . MoM : Menez . Att : 79,173 . It did include a wonderful goal from Jeremy Menez in the 23rd minute . The French international applied a cushioned volley of exquisite technique to Stephan El Shaarawy 's cross to send the ball past Samir Handanovic with pinpoint accuracy . Credit to Michael Essien for the clever pass that unleashed El Shaarawy . Joel Obi found an equaliser that Mancini 's side deserved in the second half , to leave both Milan teams with a point that neither will really savour . Rather like Arsenal versus Manchester United on Saturday evening , this was a match between two once proud title challengers reduced to hopefuls for their country 's final Champions League place . It was eighth versus ninth , each far back from leaders Juventus , who look likely to run away with this Scudetto as they did the last . Inter won most recent of their five successive Serie A titles -LRB- the first awarded when Juventus were stripped due to the Calciopoli scandal -RRB- in 2010 , when Jose Mourinho left for Real Madrid . They have had six permanent managers since but zero trophies , now turning once more to Mancini . AC last won the Scudetto under Massimiliano Allegri in 2011 and this year replaced Clarence Seedorf with his former teammate Filippo Inzaghi following poor results . Neither Milan club finished in the top four last season . But while the football may not be what it once was , the atmosphere remains fearsome . Rival ultras at either end of this shared stadium produced impressive banners before kick-off and kept the flag-waving and noise going throughout the match . Inside the first three minutes , each set of supporters bayed for a penalty . Inter cried loud as Mauro Icardi fell , AC when Michael Essien went down . The cat calls were sent Icardi 's way in the eighth minute when the Inter striker missed a glorious chance . Obi 's exuberant celebration went on as he capped off a nice move to slot home to level the scores . Menez 's team-mates piled on top of him after the Frenchman gave the hosts the lead with his measured finish . Sulley Muntari , who played in Inter 's 2010 Champions League final success , must have thought he still wore Milan blue rather than red -- carelessly placing a pass straight to the 21-year-old Argentine that allowed him bear down on goal . But as Icardi approached the area his confidence seemed to ebb away and Diego Lopez , an experienced goalkeeper , managed to block his tame finish before Philippe Mexes scrambled the ball clear . Dozens of AC fans in the Curva Sud raced from their seats to mock their rival player nearby . Icardi would fare no better nine minutes after the interval , when the ball came his way in the area after a goalmouth scramble that should have seen Inter equalise , only for him to balloon the ball high over the bar . With 12 minutes remaining Icardi found space in the area to arrive onto a cross from the right but sent his shot onto the top of the crossbar . He was not the only striker who struggled , however . Fernando Torres continues to perform with nothing like the drive and ruthlessness that characterised his glory years at Liverpool . Escaping from Chelsea on loan , this was supposed to offer the freedom he never really found at Stamford Bridge . There was little evidence of that . At one stage in the first half he had the chance to run at Brazilian defender Juan Jesus but lacked conviction and was easily dispossessed . The Spaniard was replaced by Keisuke Honda after 72 minutes . Roberto Mancini waves to the gathered group of photographers ahead of the Milan derby in his first game back in charge at Inter . VIDEO Mancini enjoys derby return . Stephan El Shaarawy reacts after missing a presentable opportunity to put his side ahead late in the game . Brazilian defender Dodo -LRB- left -RRB- ca n't prevent AC Milan 's Adil Rami whipping in a cross during a lively first half . Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien -LRB- right -RRB- vies for the ball with Inter Milan 's Obi . Mauro Icardi -LRB- centre -RRB- attempts to prod a ball beyond Diego Lopez with former Portsmouth man Sulley Muntari in tow . AC Milan coach Filippo Inzaghi - famed for his goalscoring exploits at the club - directs his side during the Serie A clash . Yuto Nagatomo -LRB- right -RRB- hooks a dangerous bouncing ball away under the close attention of El Shaarawy . Inzaghi dishes out strict instructions to his French defender Rami during a feisty encounter . Fernando Torres struggles to keep his balance during an aerial duel with opposing skipper Andrea Ranocchia . Essien tries to fend off the interests of Inter Milan defender Juan Jesus with captain Ranocchia close by . Even Nemanja Vidic , who Torres used to terrorise in England , would have fancied his chances had he made it from the bench . That the former Manchester United captain failed to feature here undermines to some degree the accusations his departure from Old Trafford was shocking mismanagement . Inter were the better side up until AC took the lead but found an equaliser just after the hour mark . Obi wriggled past Essien on the edge of the area and swept a left foot shot that angled inside the far post and beyond the dive of 6ft 5in Lopez . No such composure from El Shaarawy in the 75th minute . Menez seized on a heavy touch from Juan Jesus to send the AC winger clean through but , at the same end where Icardi missed , he lifted his finish too high and the ball clipped the crossbar and went over . At the death Andrea Poli almost won it for AC but his deflected shot trundled just wide . Mancini could head down the tunnel with a smile . BT Sport shows multiple live games from Italy 's Serie A every week as part of a European football line-up including Uefa Europa League , Germany 's Bundesliga and France 's Ligue 1 . | Roberto Mancini had a Milan derby first up in his second spell in charge of Inter . 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A Royal Navy warship intercepted a Russian military vessel that strayed close to Nato-protected waters in the Baltics in an echo of the Cold War . HMS Montrose , a Type 23 frigate , was taking part in a multinational exercise off the Danish coast when she was dispatched to investigate an unidentified surface ship picked up on radar . Despite choppy seas and 30 knot winds , the crew identified the unknown ship as the 104-metre-long Steregushchiy-class frigate RFS Soobrazitelny skirting Danish waters as it sailed west in the Baltic Sea . Dispatched : HMS Montrose , a Type 23 frigate , was taking part in a multinational exercise off the Danish coast when she was sent to investigate an unidentified surface ship picked up on radar . Identified : The 104metre-long Steregushchiy-class frigate RFS Soobrazitelny , a Russian warship , appeared to be carrying out routine manoeuvres in international waters . As HMS Montrose closed with the Russian vessel , a Russian Ilyushin IL-20 ` Coot ' maritime patrol aircraft was detected and appeared overhead , circling the two ships . It was one of the Royal Navy 's most significant encounters with Russian warships in the region since the Ukraine crisis began . Navy chiefs said the show of strength demonstrated Nato 's resolve to protect its 28 members against any threat from the Kremlin . Both the Russian vessel and aircraft appeared to be carrying out routine manoeuvres in international waters . Commander James Parkin , commanding officer of HMS Montrose , said : ` All our interaction so far has been professional , and effective , and we have gained huge benefit from working so closely with our allies in such a busy and challenging environment . ' Lieutenant Chloe Lea , HMS Montrose 's watch officer , said : ` We picked up a vessel on our radar that was not showing any of the normal behaviour expected of merchant vessels or allied warships . International waters : The encounter took place in the Baltic Sea . The incident was the latest in a series of encounters between British and Russian forces . Monitoring : As HMS Montrose closed with the Russian vessel , a Russian Ilyushin IL-20 ` Coot ' maritime patrol aircraft -LRB- pictured -RRB- , was detected and appeared overhead , circling the two ships . ` We have seen the Russians operate a lot in this area but this is the closest we have seen them . ' Plymouth-based HMS Montrose , which has 205 crew and is armed with Sting Ray torpedoes , Sea Wolf missiles and Harpoon missiles , is taking part in the US-led exercise involving warships , submarines and helicopters from 14 different nations . Last week 's incident was the latest in a series of encounters between British and Russian forces . Base : Plymouth . Crew members on board : 205 . Weapons and missiles : Armed with Sting Ray torpedoes , Sea Wolf missiles and Harpoon missiles . Length : 133 metres . Top speed : 28 knots . Base : St Petersburg . Crew members on board : 98 . Weapons and missiles : A combination of missile systems including Kh-35 missiles , 3M-54 Klub missiles and anti-torpedo missiles . Length : 104 metres . Top speed : 27 knots . Earlier this month two RAF fighters shadowed seven menacing Russian warplanes that flew too close to Baltic airspace . The fully-armed Typhoons from 3 -LRB- Fighter -RRB- Squadron were scrambled after unidentified aircraft were detected by Nato air defences in international airspace . All were subsequently identified as Russian . Four Typhoons were deployed to the region in April under orders to respond forcefully to any violation of the airspace of Estonia , Latvia and Lithuania which do not have their own air defence fighters and rely upon Nato . | HMS Montrose was taking part in an exercise off the Danish coast . The Type 23 frigate investigated an unidentified ship picked up on radar . Russian warship RFS Soobrazitelny was carrying out routine manoeuvres . Show of strength demonstrated Nato 's resolve to protect its 28 members . It 's the latest in a series of encounters between British and Russian forces . | [[147, 159], [182, 309], [542, 552], [555, 567], [590, 711], [2371, 2398], [2501, 2538], [147, 159], [182, 309], [247, 314], [252, 255], [271, 335], [542, 552], [555, 567], [590, 711], [655, 716], [660, 663], [673, 737], [1707, 1727], [1762, 1766], [1771, 1805], [751, 814], [837, 909], [1340, 1449], [1340, 1376], [1386, 1449], [1209, 1275], [1260, 1264], [1276, 1339], [1973, 2063], [2615, 2714]] |
Wayne Rooney thanked David Moyes on Friday night for salvaging his Manchester United career after signing a new five-and-a-half year deal at Old Trafford worth # 300,000-a-week . Rooney told United he wanted to leave last summer following a spectacular fall-out with Sir Alex Ferguson , and the Barclays Premier League champions were forced to fight off bids of up to # 30million from Chelsea . Confirmed : Rooney confirmed the news on his Facebook page and said he was ` very happy ' Sorted : Rooney -LRB- centre -RRB- with executive vice chairman Ed Woodward and manager David Moyes . Moyes revealed on Friday how he . persuaded the England striker to stay at Old Trafford during a secret . meeting in June by challenging Rooney to prove that he has not ` gone a . bit soft ' . # 15,600,000 a year . # 300,000 a week . # 43,000 a day . # 1,800 an hour . # 30 a minute . 50p a second . And Rooney paid . tribute to his old Everton boss after signing a new deal until June 2019 . that makes him the highest-paid player in English football . He said : ` There was a lot of speculation in the summer but I was pleased when David Moyes came in to the club . ` I 've . got a great relationship with him and he 's shown a lot of trust and . faith in me . Talks have been ongoing for a long time -- I 'm delighted to . be signed up now . ` This is . one of the biggest clubs in the world and to know that I will be playing . here for the majority of my career is something that I 'm looking . forward to . I 'm happy that everything is now finalised and I can carry . on concentrating on my football . The man : Rooney 's deal will run out in 2019 , but he will become a club ambassador when he retires . All smiles : Wayne Rooney has signed a new # 300,000-a-week at Manchester United . ` I 've . been here since I was 18 and this contract will take me through to my . thirties , which is almost my entire professional career . I 've played . most of my best football here and am looking forward to hopefully . playing even better football in the next few years . ' Rooney . insisted that the possibility of United missing out on Champions League . football next season did not deter him from committing the rest of his . top-flight career to the club , instead pointing to the # 37million . signing of Juan Mata as proof of better times ahead at Old Trafford . ` It 's . not a massive concern for me , ' he added . ` This is because I know the . direction that this club is going in , and if we do n't make it this . season then we will come back stronger and claim a Champions League spot . next season . ` The future is . bright for Manchester United . This is still one of the world 's leading . clubs , and we have seen this with the signing of Juan Mata . ` People . have been saying that we may have trouble attracting the world 's best . players but I think the fact Mata came here shows this is n't true . Tell-tale : Rooney referenced the capture of Mata as proof that United can still sign the best players . ` This . is a new era for the club . We have a new management team and a great . new manager in David Moyes -- there has to be some time for change . ` We . have some great players here and despite our recent form everyone has . stuck together and the team spirit is still good . We will continue to . work hard and get Manchester United to the top where it belongs . ' Persuading . Rooney to stay represents Moyes 's greatest victory as United manager so . far . On Wednesday night he insisted that the club were always in control of . the situation despite the speculation surrounding Rooney 's future last . summer . ` As far as I was . concerned it was never in doubt , ' said Moyes . ` The way I looked at it , . this football club was never selling Wayne Rooney . Never . ` The one thing I 've found about Manchester United is that they decide what players go when they want them to go . ` The players wo n't control that no matter who comes to the club . The club will always be in control of that . ' The . new deal is also expected to mean that Rooney succeeds Nemanja Vidic as . captain next season , although Moyes said that the decision will not be . made until the summer . He . revealed that he met Rooney in secret on two occasions before starting . his new job last July after the striker had been frozen out by Ferguson . Thumbs up ! The deal is thought to be for five-and-a-half years , representing a massive win for David Moyes . Improvement : Rooney has scored 11 goals in all competitions this season , and has improved in all areas . 1 . Sir Bobby Charlton -LRB- 1953-73 -RRB- - 249 goals in 758 appearances . 2 : Denis Law -LRB- 1962-73 -RRB- - 237 goals in 404 appearances . 3 : Jack Rowley -LRB- 1937-55 -RRB- - 211 goals in 424 appearances . 4 : Wayne Rooney -LRB- 2004 - present -RRB- - 208 goals in 430 appearances . 5 : George Best -LRB- 1963-74 -RRB- - 179 goals in 470 appearances . Moyes . added : ` I said to Wayne that I wanted him to stay before I 'd actually . come in here . I 'd met Wayne privately a couple of times to talk about . his situation , to try to understand . ` He . came up to my house and I said to him , `` if you ask me what 's missing I . think you 've gone a bit soft '' . I thought he had n't been the . hard-working , aggressive player he was . I needed to try to get him back . to that level . ` When he came . into the team I felt as though he nearly had to re-invent himself . again . Go back to being the old Wayne Rooney , fighting for everything . that 's there but with the technical ability of a top player . ` I . think he 's done that . He 's back , he 's showing leadership qualities and . he 's shown exactly what it is to play for Manchester United . ` I 've . heard people saying he would n't be here at different times but , as you . know , football deals do n't get done quickly now . I 've probably known for . three or four months that this would probably happen . In fact , I 've . felt it since August . ' Break : Rooney 's wife Coleen pictured in Barbados on a holiday with sons Kai and Klay . Say cheese ! Coleen and Klay smile for the camera while Wayne finalises his # 300k-a-week deal at Old Trafford . Moyes . was in charge at Everton when Rooney signed his first professional . contract , and admitted that there was ` a bit of déjà vu ' when they posed . for photographs on Friday . Despite . a poor first season in charge , Moyes believes that Rooney 's decision to . sign a new contract is a clear sign that he trusts the Scot to be a . success at United and attract some of the world 's top players to Old . Trafford . ` I always felt some day our paths would cross again and they have , ' said Moyes . ` He . knows by the way I train , by the way I work , by my determination to . succeed that I wo n't allow this to go the way it is . I 'll make changes . if it does n't improve . Secured : Moyes has drawn the very best out of Rooney this season , but his future had been in doubt still . ` I . said to you as well , and you 'll get to know when I say it I mean it , . that we 'd be in for all the best players in the world -- and that has n't . changed . ` All the top . players want to play for Manchester United . I ca n't tell you the amount . of phone calls I 've had from top players around the world who want to . play for Manchester United . ' Now . Moyes believes that Rooney can go on to achieve legendary status at Old . Trafford and elevate himself alongside United greats like George Best . and Sir Bobby Charlton . ` To . be a legend at Manchester United it is something where you are . associated with this club for the rest of your life , ' he said . ` For Wayne , I think he 's recognised people like Bobby Charlton George Best and the way those big stars are seen here . Bobbing ! David Moyes took training in a club bobble hat while Rio Ferdinand grinned from ear to ear . Main man : The England striker has been a standout for the Reds this season in trying circumstances . ` Wayne 's next thing is that we have to keep challenging him to get those goals and make those big targets . ' In . order to make sure that he gets the most out of the remaining years of . his career , it has been agreed that United 's commercial department will . take over the handling of his endorsement contracts from now on . For . example , Rooney 's deals with companies like Nike and Samsung will now . become the responsibility of the club , meaning that the England striker . will now have one of the biggest football clubs on the planet . effectively working on his behalf to maximise his earnings . It had looked as if the 28-year-old would be leaving for pastures new last summer , with Chelsea keen to land the England man . | Manchester United announce Wayne Rooney 's new contract . The striker has penned a new four-year extension at Old Trafford , keeping him at the club until June 2019 worth # 300,000-a-week . The 28-year-old 's signing represents a huge victory for boss David Moyes . England man ` to become a club ambassador ' for United when he retires . Rooney : ` The fact Mata came shows we have no trouble attracting players ' Possibility of no Champions League football ` not a concern ' for a Rooney . Moyes : ` This football club was never selling Wayne Rooney . Never . 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FIFA is facing the prospect of losing two of its biggest sponsors after airline Emirates decided not to renew its contract and electronics giant Sony also considering ending its links with the world governing body . The confirmation comes four months after a number of FIFA 's official World Cup partners expressed concerns about the negative publicity surrounding the latest allegations of corruption . Emirates ' contract expires next month and the Dubai-based airline has confirmed it will not renew its sponsorship . FIFA said it has known of the decision since 2012 . FIFA president Sepp Blatter is facing the prospect of losing two of the organisation 's biggest sponsors . It is understood Qatar Airways - owned by 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar - is considering becoming a sponsor in its place . FIFA confirmed that Emirates will not be renewing its deal and that talks are ongoing with Sony . Samsung , which is a major Olympic sponsor , may take over from Sony . Both Emirates and Sony are among FIFA 's official partners - the six top tier sponsors who provided hundreds of millions of pounds in sponsorship income to the world governing body . FIFA said in a statement to the Press Association : 'Em irates had already informed FIFA back in June 2012 about the restructuring of its sponsorship concept and FIFA respects this . Due to the ongoing negotiations , we can not give any further information about future partners in this category at this stage . ` The current contract with Sony still runs until 31 December 2014 and we are currently in on-going discussions with Sony . ' Emirates also confirmed its plans , saying in a statement : 'Em irates can confirm that a decision has been made not to renew the sponsorship agreement with FIFA past 2014 . This decision was made following an evaluation of FIFA 's contract proposal which did not meet Emirates ' expectations . ' In June , a number of partners including Sony made public their concerns about the effect of continuing negative publicity around FIFA . It followed publication of fresh allegations of corruption surrounding World Cup voting and elections for FIFA positions . Conservative MP Damian Collins wants Chuck Blazer -LRB- above -RRB- investigated for alleged World Cup bidding fraud . Adidas , the sportswear firm which is perhaps FIFA 's most important partner and has a deal until 2030 , said at the time : ` The negative tenor of the public debate around FIFA at the moment is neither good for football nor for FIFA and its partners . ' Japanese electronics giant Sony said in June the corruption claims should ` be investigated appropriately ' and called for FIFA to observe ` its principles of integrity , ethics and fair play ' . FIFA earned more than # 230 million from sponsors and other marketing partners last year . Meanwhile , a Conservative MP has called for the Serious Fraud Office to investigate World Cup bidding after claims that the FBI persuaded a FIFA executive to bug his meetings during the London 2012 Olympics . Damian Collins says reports that Chuck Blazer agreed to take a tiny , secret microphone into meetings with other football officials should persuade the SFO to investigate . The New York Daily News reported that Blazer , the American former FIFA executive committee member , agreed to take a bug hidden inside a key ring into meetings , some of which took place in London . He was under investigation by the FBI and tax authorities for millions in unpaid taxes , the newspaper said . Those he invited to the meetings included Russia 2018 organising committee chief Alexei Sorokin and Frank Lowy , the head of the Australian 2022 bid , but it is not known whether they did actually meet Blazer . The SFO said last week it does not have the jurisdiction to investigate World Cup bidding but Collins believes the latest reports on the FBI should make it reconsider . Collins told Press Association Sport : ` If the FBI investigation includes meetings that Chuck Blazer held in London during the Olympics , then that should come under the jurisdiction of the SFO . ' US attorney Michael Garcia has finished his investigation into bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups , won by Russia and Qatar respectively . England also bid for the 2018 tournament but was eliminated in the first round of voting . Garcia 's report is now being studied by the head of FIFA 's ethics adjudicatory chamber , German judge Hans-Joachim Eckert , but he has said he will not publish it in full . Collins wants the SFO to demand FIFA send it a copy of the Garcia report . | Emirates ' contract expires next month and the Dubai-based airline has confirmed it will not renew its sponsorship . 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Unlike traditional speed cameras , the new gantry devices , pictured , are painted grey , making them harder to spot . Labour will ban ` stealth ' speed cameras being used on motorways , MailOnline can reveal . The party says all road cameras should be painted bright yellow to be clearly visible to motorists and should not be used to raise money for councils . It comes amid fury at a new grey ` stealth ' camera installed on the M25 in Kent which has caught 1,500 motorists in just three months since being installed in October . The new cameras have contributed to recent spike in speeding fines issued to motorists . More than 115,000 motorists in England and Wales were issued with fines of at least # 100 by magistrates last year -- the highest level in four years . Despite the controversy over the new technology transport chiefs are planning to roll out the digital cameras across 300 miles of Britain 's busiest motorways . The Highways Agency has claimed that the current government guidelines do not apply to motorways -- allowing the ` secret ' digital cameras to be installed . Unlike old yellow speed cameras , the Highways Agency Digital Enforcement Camera Systems , or Hadecs , are grey and mounted on tall poles , making them much harder to spot . And , while conventional devices have to be trained on only one lane at a time , the digital cameras can scan four . The new cameras also do not rely on marks on the ground to catch a speeding driver -- and work instead by comparing two images taken by front and rear facing cameras . Michael Dugher , Labour 's Shadow Transport Secretary , told MailOnline he would move to ban the ` stealth ' cameras on motorways by introducing new rules making it clear that all cameras should be painted yellow and clearly visible to drivers . Labour will also review whether new regulation is needed to ensure speed cameras are not just being used as a revenue raiser for cash-strapped local councils . Scroll down for video . In the three months since the stealth cameras have been installed on the M25 , pictured , 1,500 drivers have been caught breaking the 70mph limit . Shadow transport secretary Michael Dugher has vowed to introduce tough new rules banning stealth cameras . The grey cameras are being installed across Britain 's busiest motorways can track dozens cars across four lanes in the heaviest of traffic . Conventional cameras can only scan one lane and are usually painted yellow - but these are grey . Attached to the motorway gangway - front and rear-facing cameras are used to verify a vehicle 's speed . The same camera system is also used to grab the vehicle 's number plate and match it up with the national vehicle registration database . They enforce variable speed limits and also the standard 70mph speed limit if needed . Mr Dugher told MailOnline : ` The aim of speed cameras should be to end up with safer roads by changing the behaviour of motorists - which is what happened under the previous Labour government when cameras were yellow - and they should be used in accident blackspots and on especially dangerous stretches of road . ` New figures show that more and more motorists are getting hit withspeeding fines by the proliferation of grey , hidden ` stealth ' cameras on our motorways - yet at the same time our road safety record is getting worse . ` Speed cameras should be about slowing drivers down and changing the way people drive . They should not be being used as a cash cow for ministers . ' The new cameras are being rolled out across the M25 , as well as the M1 , M3 , M6 and M60 . In total more than 300 miles of Britain 's busiest motorways will be monitored by the new generation of cameras . Labour has insisted it is not anti-speed camera -- pointing to the dramatic fall in deaths and serious injuries on the road since speed cameras were introduced . Between 1998 and 2009 traffic rose by 15 per cent , but there was a 44 per cent drop in the number of deaths and serious injuries . Where the new cameras will be placed : Several stretches of road are being upgraded to become ` smart motorways ' , with new speed cameras a part of improvements . Above , a map detailing which will be affected . But the party said progress cutting car crashes was slowing significantly -- with Britain losing its top spot on the leader board for road safety in the EU . The number of people killed on motorways increased by 14 per cent to 100 in 2013 , the first increase since 2005 . And the number of road deaths has now increased over the last three quarters , alarming safety experts . The business behind new ` stealth ' speed cameras being installed across Britain is being paid more than # 2million by the taxpayer to help catch more drivers . The controversial technology has been introduced to catch drivers breaking the 70mph speed limit on the M25 in Kent . And the same technology is being introduced on a northern section of the M25 and also parts of the M1 , M3 , M60 and M6 . But it has emerged that Redflex Travel Systems Ltd agreed a # 2.1 million deal with the Government to set up the system . The Highways Agency confirmed to MailOnline they pay # 150,000 per site to install the equipment and · # 25,000 per site per year to maintain the equipment . The company 's UK boss Ronald Moore has refused to comment on whether the cameras are unfair on motorists . The cameras , called the Hadecs3 , enforce variable speed limits on motorways when they are congested . 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Mouthwatering photos of school lunches served around the world reveal even children in Ukraine , Estonia and Greece are treated to delectable meals each day . School children in America , meanwhile , are n't nearly so lucky . Whereas a kid in France might be treated to a juicy steak and a hunk of brie , the richest country in the world 's youths are more likely to receive unidentified meat served alongside little more than a starch like white pasta , fries or a roll . The contrasts between America 's school meals and those in far less fortunate economies are stark and suggest Michelle Obama 's push for more healthful lunches nationwide may not be enough . What is it ? School lunches in the United States stand in stark contrast to the wholesome and in some cases even decadent meals served to kids in other markedly less fortunate nations . The first new school lunch standards championed by Michelle Obama have been phased in over the last several school years . In addition to whole grain requirements , the rules set fat , calorie , sugar and sodium limits on foods in the lunch line and beyond . While many schools have had success putting the rules in place , others have said they are too restrictive and costly . Backlash against the rules have spawned a wave of social media photos along with the tag #thanksMichelleObama . If these pictures are any indication , schools have responded to the rules by cutting down on portions to reduce fat and calories rather than by using potentially more costly ingredients . Meanwhile , the widely different meals from Spain , Ukraine , Greece , South Korea , Brazil , France , Finland and Italy are all fresh and wholesome , with fish , steak and vegetables featuring prominently . Photos of the meals appear on Sweetgreen.com . But in the UK and US , lunch trays feature processed foods such as popcorn chicken , frankfurters , cookies , and beans from a tin . What children in other countries eat -LRB- clockwise from top left -RRB- : Ukraine 's version of sausage and mash ; Brazil 's plantains , rice and black beans ; beetroot salad and pea soup in Finland and steak with beans and carrots in France -LRB- photo courtest Sweetgreen -RRB- . South Indian school children eat off a thali plate which has white rice , sambar -LRB- dhal -RRB- , smoked gourd vegetable stir-fry , curd , buttermilk and kesari , a type of sweet dessert made from semolina . The school lunch comparisons were revealed by Sweetgreen , a chain of US restaurants , and website Never Seconds , run by Scottish schoolgirl Martha Payne , who logs her thoughts and experiences of eating school meals at her primary school in Lochgilphead , Scotland . The 12-year-old launched the blog in 2012 as a school writing project with assistance from her father , David , . Written under the pseudonym ` VEG ' -LRB- Veritas Ex Gustu -- truth from tasting -RRB- , with the subtitle ` One primary school pupil 's daily dose of school dinners ' , the blog features daily entries on the $ 3 school meal that Martha / ` VEG ' has chosen that day , her thoughts on the food and its quality , a count of the number of hairs , a health rating , a picture , and marks out of 10 based on a ` Food-o-Meter ' . Martha , who has been invited to talk in international conferences is currently raising money for Scottish charity Mary 's Meals , through her JustGiving page . Mary 's Meals - which began in 2002 as a one-off school feeding programme - currently provides daily life changing meals to over 989,000 hungry children in Africa , Asia , the Caribbean , Eastern Europe and South America . The surprising pictures show just how the UK and US measures up to the rest of the world when it comes to feeding schoolchildren . While the majority of lunches feature fresh foods , US tray is packed with processed items . Similarly the typical UK school lunch is sadly lacking in fresh vegetables , featuring a baked potato , sausage and beans from a tin , and a half corn on the cob with a melon slice to follow . Lunch in an Estonian school is rice with a piece of meat and purple cabbage . They also have bread and a get a cup of chocolate drink . UK school dinner of frankfurters and beans , a baked potato , corn on the cob , slice of melon and a box drink . Balanced diet : Italian children get pasta , fish , two kinds of salad , rocket and caprese , a bread roll and grapes -LRB- courtesy Sweetgreen -RRB- . In Finland lunch is mainly a vegetarian affair of pea soup , carrots , beetroot salad , crusty roll and sweet pancake with berries to finish . School lunch in Alba , Spain -LRB- left -RRB- : white flesh peaches , strawberries and yogurt melts , cous-cous , broccoli , cucumbers and roasted salmon ; -LRB- right -RRB- : Poached apple pears , strawberries and blue berries , boiled swede and fresh garden peas . In France , children start their meal with a generous slab of Brie . This is followed by a hearty portion of rare steak , served with two types of vegetables - carrots and green beans . And you wo n't find sweets on this lunch tray . The healthy theme continues into dessert , with the young ones tucking into kiwi fruit and apples . The South Korean lunch is equally as impressive . A milky fish soup to start followed by a serving of stir fried rice with tofu , broccoli and peppers . On the side is kimchi , the traditional Korean condiment of fermented cabbage . In Scandinavia , Finnish schools dish up a vegetarian lunch of pea soup , beetroot salad , carrots and a roll . For pudding there is pannakkau , a sweet pancake served with strawberries and blueberries . South Korean children tuck into broccoli and peppers , fried rice with tofu , fermented cabbage and fish soup . Brie , green beans , carrot , rare steak and pudding of kiwi fruit and apples is served in French schools . A meal of traditional flavours : Brazil 's rice and black beans , baked plantain , pork with peppers and coriander , green salad and a seeded roll . Rice , a chicken croquette , a piece of taro root and yellow pea soup is the school lunch in Old Havana , Cuba . In Japan , school children tuck into fried fish , dried seaweed , tomatoes , miso soup with potatoes , rice -LRB- in the metal container -RRB- , and milk . A plump portion of lightly fried fish sits atop rocket salad in the Italian lunch tray . This is accompanied by a small portion of pasta , a simple caprese salad of tomatoes , mozzarella and basil , a crusy roll and a bunch of grapes . Most of the schools have kept to traditional foods for the school lunch . Children in Spain start their meal with cold tomato soup , gazpacho , served with shrimp and brown rice . This is served with a seeded roll , peppers with red cabbage and half an orange for dessert . Children in Greece have baked chicken with orzo , stuffed grape leave , cucumber and tomato salad , yoghurt with pomegranate seeds and oranges . Wholesome : Seeded roll , shrimp with brown rice , gazpacho and tri-colour peppers . Dessert is half an orange . A serving of borscht -LRB- beetroot soup -RRB- with pickled cabbage , sausages and mash . Dessert is a sweet pancake . Greek school lunches feature baked chicken with orzo , stuffed grape leaves , salad of cucumber and tomatoes , yogurt with pomegranate seeds and two oranges . Thanks Michelle Obama ? New school lunch rules backed by FLOTUS have students nationwide tweeting ' #thanksMichelleObama ' along with photos of meals like these . Traditional South American food such as rice with black beans , baked plantains and pork with vegetables are on offer for Brazilian children . They also had a side serving of salad and bread with their meal . In Ukraine children feast on mashed potato , sausages , borscht , cabbage and syrniki , a type of dessert pancake . US school lunches feature fried popcorn chicken with ketchup , mashed potatoes , peas , a fruit cup and a chocolate chip cookie . Bowls of salad are ready to be served at Delcare Edu Center , a local kindergarten and child care center in the business district of Singapore . A healthier UK school dinner : Two trays at a primary school in London . The meal at right consists of pasta with broccoli and slices of bread , and fruit . At left are vegetable chili with rice and broccoli , sponge cake with custard , and a banana . In France , school lunch is an art form : hot , multi-course and involving vegetables . A meal of rice , salmon , ratatouille , a slice of bread , a salad with celery and carrots , and an orange and donut at the Anne Franck school in Lambersart , northern France . | Korean schools serve hearty fish soup and fermented cabbage , kimchi while Greece , Spain and France all serve fresh meat , vegetables and fish . However , students in the world 's richest nation lunches are the unhealthiest with lots of processed items . The contrasts between America 's school meals and those in far less fortunate economies are stark and suggest Michelle Obama 's push for more healthful lunches nationwide may not be giving kids enough to eat . | [[1686, 1737], [5318, 5341], [5346, 5374], [5378, 5397], [5602, 5713], [5602, 5654], [5680, 5713], [305, 392], [305, 347], [364, 472], [1789, 1805], [1808, 1917], [3734, 3771], [3786, 3826], [473, 570], [473, 560], [575, 643], [583, 663], [677, 727]] |
The actress daughter of disgraced NBC Nightly News host Brian Williams has spoken out to defend her father for the first time since he was suspended for six months for making false claims about his time in Iraq in 2003 . Girls star Allison Williams described her father was ` an honest man , a truthful man , ' at an event in New York City on Wednesday evening . She was speaking at a Q&A session to discuss her career with late night host Seth Meyers , when he asked how her family were doing following the recent scandal . Passionate : Allison Williams told host Seth Meyers that she is proud of her father and that is he is a man of the utmost integrity . Girls star Allison Williams has spoken out to defend her disgraced father Brian for the first time since he was suspended by NBC for six months for making false claims about his time in Iraq in 2003 . ` This has been a really hard time , ' she said . ` One thing this experience has not done is shake my trust and belief in him as a man . ` He 's a really good man , an honest man , a truthful man -- he has so much integrity and so much respect for journalism . And yes he 's a really good dad . I know you can trust him because , as any good daughter does , I 've tested him on that . ' Allison spoke while ` looking down at the stage ' and ` with a subdued tone , ' a witness told the New York Post . At the end of last year she starred in the critically-panned Peter Pan Live , which was aired on the same channel that suspended her father earlier this month . Allison said her entire family were rallying round her beleaguered father . ` My mom has been so strong and my brother has been amazing . My dad has always been there for us a 100 percent of the time ... so to be here for him is the least we can do , ' she said . Allison starred in the critically-panned Peter Pan Live which was aired in December on the same channel that suspended her father earlier this month , while on Wednesday she brought some color to a Michael Kors fashion show during New York Fashion Week . Referencing her father 's time in Iraq in 2003 , she recalled how he had promised to be back in time to take her to a 9th grade father-daughter dance . ` As the day was coming , it did n't seem like he was going to make it as he had promised ... I was so upset and I got a surprise call from my dad from Iraq , and he was asking if I had a date to the dance . So that 's the kind of man he is . ' I ca n't wait until he 's back on TV and I know many of you guys feel that way . Thank you for all your support . ' she said to applause from the audience . Allison has made a name for herself playing Marnie in the HBO series Girls , but a three-hour live production of Peter Pan which aired in December proved a ratings flop for NBC . The musical production only attracted an audience of 9.1 million viewers - less than half of what The Sound Of Music production the previous year had achieved . Allison Williams received applause from an audience on Wednesday night as she told them she could n't wait until her father Brian was back presenting the new on NBC . Earlier on Wednesday Allison had brought some color to a Michael Kors fashion show during New York Fashion Week . The 26-year-old had worn a royal blue two-piece ensemble featuring giant yellow blooms , including a sleeveless crop top that showed off her taut midriff , and a heavy full skirt . The Girls star coordinated the look with royal blue pointed-toe pumps and wore her dark hair partially swept back . Her father 's departure from the Nightly News has resulted in the show losing 700,000 viewers . Ratings for the network 's Nightly News broadcast dipped by double-digits last Wednesday during its first broadcast that had suspended anchor Brian Williams ' name stripped from the title . Nielsen 's ` fast affiliate numbers ' revealed that the nightly telecast 's 9.8 million viewers from Monday night had slipped to 8.6 million by Thursday in what turned out to be its lowest numbers of the week . Williams received a six-month unpaid suspension this week after it was revealed the anchor falsely claimed he was inside a helicopter that came under fire during a mission in Iraq . Weekend anchor Lester Holt has temporarily taken his place . The 26-year-old worn a royal blue two-piece ensemble featuring giant yellow blooms , including a sleeveless crop top that showed off her taut midriff , and a heavy full skirt at New York Fashion Week on Wednesday . | Girls star Allison Williams has spoken out to defend her disgraced father Brian for the first time since he was suspended by NBC for six months . She described him as ` an honest man , a truthful man , ' at an event in New York City on Wednesday evening . She said the experience had brought her family closer together as they rallied round their beleaguered father . ' I ca n't wait until he 's back on TV and I know many of you guys feel that way , ' she said to applause from the audience . | [[0, 131], [0, 37], [86, 163], [126, 220], [659, 757], [758, 859], [1460, 1476], [1482, 1523], [4012, 4102], [221, 289], [538, 658], [1524, 1599], [1537, 1599], [2440, 2476], [2481, 2509], [2496, 2520], [2556, 2596], [2937, 3060]] |
Manchester City are weighing up a move for Feyenoord defender Terence Kongolo . City had scouts watching 20-year-old Kongolo and his defensive partner Sven van Beek at the recent Europa League game with HNK Rijeka . City want a left-sided centre-back who can provide competition to the first team and who they can also develop . Terence Kongolo , a natural left-footer who has impressed at centre back and left back , is a Man City target . Manuel Pellegrini , preparing to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League , has had Kongolo watched . Kongolo 's younger brother , 16-year-old midfielder Rodney , is already at City having joined last summer despite interest from Liverpool and Manchester United . Terence , who can also play left-back , has two caps for Holland after being handed his debut by Louis van Gaal . He was part of the squad that finished third at last summer 's World Cup but played just one minute , coming off the bench in the closing stages against Chile . Borussia Dortmund are also interested in the Feyenoord pair and had a delegation including technical director Michael Zorc in the stands for the Rijeka game which Feyenoord won 2-0 . Kongolo has played 14 times this season and has started every game in a run that has seen the Dutch side keep five consecutive clean sheets . | City want to buy a new left-sided defender who they can develop . Terence Kongolo has impressed for Feyenoord this season . The defender 's brother , Rodney , who is 16 , is already at City . | [[545, 571], [606, 624], [545, 571], [620, 706]] |
Manuel Pellegrini insists that he is not feeling the heat asManchester City attempt to keep their Champions League hopes alive against Bayern Munich on Tuesday night . Pellegrini was hired to take City forward in Europe but after leading the club to the last 16 in his first season in England the Chilean faces an embarrassing exit at the group stage after picking up two points from his first four games . Defeat at the hands of group winners Bayern at the Etihad would effectively end City 's interest in this season 's competition and cast further doubts over Pellegrini 's future , but the manager said : ` I do n't feel under extra pressure . VIDEO Scroll down to see Pellegrini 's pre-match comments ahead of City 's must-win tie . Vincent Kompany -LRB- centre -RRB- strides alongside Frank Lampard -LRB- left -RRB- and James Milner on Monday morning . Manuel Pellegrini shrugs during Manchester City training ahead of their Champions League game on Tuesday . The Premier League champions trained at their new City Football Academy base in front of the cameras . Samir Nasri -LRB- right -RRB- was all smiles as he jogged alongside Ivorian central midfielder Yaya Toure . Central defender Matija Nastasic -LRB- front -RRB- alongside Aleksandar Kolarov and Edin Dzeko as training got going . ` I think it is important for this club to continue in Europe because it is one of our targets to improve every year . Tomorrow we will see the team fighting until the end to continue in the Champions League and I hope we can do it . ` I do n't know who are those people who do n't believe what we can do . This team and me especially have a lot of trust we can do it and I am sure we can continue having a chance to the last game . ` Nobody in the whole team is happy the way we have played in this group . We have tomorrow , our last chance to win this year against Bayern Munich . ' The Premier League champions will have a clearer indication of where they stand before kick-off because CSKA entertain Roma earlier in the day . But the task facing City is even tougher without Yaya Toure and Fernandinho , who are both suspended after being sent off in the defeat to CSKA , while David Silva , Edin Dzeko and Aleksandar Kolarov are injured . Neither Sergio Aguero or Stevan Jovetic trained on Monday morning but Pellegrini said that both players would be in the squad . City were beaten 3-1 at home by Bayern last season but won 3-2 in the Allianz Arena after the Germans had already qualified which bodes well for Tuesday 's encounter , especially if Pep Guardiola puts out a weakened side . Argentine pair Martin Demichelis and Pablo Zabaleta ahead of the smiling Gael Clichy and Scott Sinclair . Top scorer Sergio Aguero covered up in the cold but did not take part in training . Aguero and Stevan Jovetic -LRB- pictured with City 's injured contingent -RRB- are fit to play against Bayern . Bosnian striker Dzeko whispers in the ear of Zabaleta as City looked relaxed on Monday . City stopper Joe Hart was all smiles with veteran goalkeeper Richard Wright -LRB- right -RRB- and Lampard . A wrapped-up Toure bumps the fist of Demichelis as City prepare to take on Pep Guardiola 's Bayern . Toure and Fernandinho -LRB- second left -RRB- are suspended for the crunch Group E fixture at the Etihad Stadium . Kompany , training ahead of the must-win clash against the Bundesliga leaders , performs a hamstring stretch . Winger Jesus Navas rides the challenge of City 's forgotten star Sinclair as coach Brian Kidd watches on . Fernandinho tries to keep control of the ball under the watchful eye of Dedrcyk Boyata -LRB- left -RRB- and Jose Pozo . However , Pellegrini disagreed that it would benefit his team . ` I do n't think so because they have injuries but we also have important players out -- Fernandinho , Yaya , Dzeko , Silva , Kolarov , ' he added . ` I think big teams have a squad and I do n't think Bayern will play in a worse way than they are doing so far . ` I think it is very difficult to compare one season with another one . Last season they played here very well and won 3-1 . After that we went to Munich and won . The three games we have played against Bayern have been very close . We will see tomorrow which team plays better . ` We were very unlucky to lose against Bayern in the last minute on a set-piece -LRB- in September -RRB- . After that we conceded a late goal in Moscow against CSKA . Maybe with those points our situation would be different but tomorrow we must play well and try to score . ' | Manchester City host Bayern Munich in the Champions League . Sergio Aguero and Stevan Jovetic did n't train but are fit to play . Manuel Pellegrini revealed Aguero had a ` small problem ' City must beat Pep Guardiola 's side to stand any chance of progressing . | [[3142, 3191], [2241, 2306], [2698, 2722], [2750, 2781], [2782, 2813], [2861, 2893], [3142, 3191]] |
This may have been a routine victory for Chelsea , but the playmaking ability of Cesc Fabregas was there for all at Stamford Bridge to see . With his short-corner delivery for Eden Hazard 's goal , the Spain midfielder registered his 10th league assist of the season - more than any other Chelsea player since the start of last season . For a man who looks so effortless in his play , it 's some achievement . Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas yet again put in a star performance at Stamford Bridge . Fabregas was the man helping Willian , Eden Hazard , Oscar and Diego Costa as Chelsea stormed to victory . Of course , the former Arsenal man is aided by the surfeit of attacking players making probing runs in front of him -- namely Willian , Hazard , Oscar and Diego Costa -- but picking the right option must be easier said than done . There was n't anything particularly flashy about Chelsea 's attacks against West Brom -- most of them started with the visitors losing possession from a goal kick -- but Fabregas played his role to perfection . Nemanja Matic or one of the centre halves would win the aerial battle and immediately look for Fabregas , who was never too far away and usually unmarked . Chelsea 's No 4 would then bring the ball forward and pick out one of the four forward players , whose movement completely befuddled West Brom 's rearguard all afternoon . Simple , yet effective . But in truth , Fabregas makes eye-of-the-needle through balls and long-range deliveries look easy . Fabregas celebrates with Hazard after the latter put Chelsea 2-0 up en route to their easy win on Saturday . Fabregas played his role to perfection as Chelsea beat West Brom at Stamford Bridge . Thierry Henry pictured in 2002 , the year he set the new record for the most assists in the Premier League . Despite spending much of his time at Barcelona wasted as a false nine , it 's clear Fabregas 's best position is a deep-lying playmaker , rarely even entering the opponent 's penalty area . His assist stats certainly back this up . His total of 10 is three more than his nearest challenger , Swansea 's Gylfi Sigurdsson , and is half way to Thierry Henry 's record haul of 20 in the 2002/03 season . With only 12 games gone , Fabregas looks well on his way to breaking his former Arsenal team-mate 's record . He could easily have moved a few notches closer if it were n't for the heroics of West Brom keeper Ben Foster . Towards the end of the first half , with the game essentially won , Fabregas 's creative instinct showed no sign of letting up . West Brom had retreated into ultra-defensive mode and with Hazard , Oscar and Costa all well-covered , the Spain midfielder found right back Branislav Ivanovic with a beautifully-weighted through ball . Fabregas 's creative instinct showed no sign of letting up , even with Chelsea comfortably winning . The Serb squared the ball to fellow full back Cesar Azpilicueta , who had broken into the left of the box and clear of West Brom 's back line , but Foster flew at the feet of the left back to push the ball out for a corner . It may not have amounted to a goal , but that particular move , which came after a series of inch-perfect long balls from Fabregas , illustrated his versatility perfectly . It 's somewhat odd that the simple short-corner routine that preceded Hazard 's goal should be the one Fabregas pass that resulted in an assist for the Spaniard , after his numerous defence-splitting and cross-field balls -- practically all of which found their intended target . But while the 27-year-old is taking corners , getting a free run of midfield and finding his attacking team-mates with such regularity , he looks a shoo-in to topple Henry 's 11-year-old record . Fabregas of Chelsea and James Morrison of West Brom swap shirts at full time after the 2-0 win . Fabregas 's heat map from Stamford Bridge . Click here for statistics , heat maps , goals and more ! | Arsenal striker Thierry Henry set record of 20 assists in 2002-03 season . Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas already has 10 in 12 matches so far . The former Arsenal player plays his role to perfection at Stamford Bridge . | [[1730, 1805], [2038, 2053], [2132, 2205], [2038, 2053], [2132, 2205], [2206, 2229], [410, 499], [1008, 1048], [1611, 1696]] |
When a young Championship manager proclaimed in 2011 that his greatest influence and inspiration in life was himself , eyebrows were raised . As Brendan Rodgers ' time in the limelight increased , the now-Liverpool manager 's proverbs have become part of Premier League life . But more than a few of these have come back to haunt him . Here , Sportsmail gives you Rodgers ' Anfield career in quotes ... Brendan Rodgers ' quotes and proverbs have become legendary , but not always for the right reasons . 2012-13 . ` It 's not just about training players , it 's about educating players . You train dogs . ' ' I will leave no stone unturned in my quest - and that quest will be relentless . ' ` That 's the problem with being a manager - it 's like trying to build an aircraft while it is flying . ' ` It -LRB- the documentary Being Liverpool -RRB- was something I did n't watch , and thankfully it 's over . ' ' I think there are three players who will let us down this year - the cause , the fight , everything - and I have written them down already in these three envelopes . Make sure you are not in one of the envelopes . ' Rodgers admitted that he never watched the documentary Being Liverpool , and did n't enjoy being in it . ' I use a quote with the players , `` Per aspera as astra '' , which is Latin for `` Through adversity to the stars '' . ' On Luis Suarez : ` He 's a good guy . ' He also said : ` He 's so clever . ' ` I 've always said that you can live without water for many days , but you ca n't live for a second without hope . ' ' I always say a squad is like a good meal . I 'm not a great cook , but a good meal takes a wee bit of time . But also , to offer a good meal you need good ingredients . ' ' I believe a young man will run through a barbed-wire fence for you . An older player looks for a hole in the fence . ' Rodgers described Luis Suarez as really clever and a good guy , some footbalelrs may disagree . ` I 've always worked along the statistic , that if you can dominate the game with the ball you have a 79 per cent chance of winning a game of football . ' ` When we have the football everybody 's a player . The difference with us is that when we have the ball we play with 11 men , other teams play with 10 and a goalkeeper . ' 2013-14 . On his speech about envelopes : ` There never were any names . ' ` When we lost at Stoke last season I got home on Boxing Day night and family and guests were all around the house . I went straight upstairs to my room and did n't come out . ' Rodgers said that Tottenham should be challenging for the title considering the money they spent in 2013 . ` Look at Tottenham . If you spend more than # 100million , you expect to be challenging for the league . ' -LRB- Liverpool spent # 113m in the summer of 2014 -RRB- . 2014-15 . ` They do n't have to sell . -LRB- Southampton -RRB- have a choice . Maybe Southampton 's objectives have changed . They were looking to be a Champions League club , I believe . ` It 's the nature of it . The players will want to compete at the highest level they possibly can . ' ` Lots of players are really impressed by what we are doing as a club and really excited about coming to Liverpool . ' ` The last 18 months we have been on a magic carpet ride of development but we still have a lot of growth to make . ` We obviously lost a world-class player but our challenge now is to progress . It will be slow but steady and that will always be the best way to get to where we want to . ' Liverpool 's boss also suggested that Southampton perhaps did n't have much ambition for the current season . VIDEO Rodgers shoulders blame for defeat . | Liverpool are currently 12th in the Barclays Premier League . Liverpool were beaten 3-1 by Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday . Brendan Rodgers side have lost their last four games in all competitions . Sportsmail gives you the manager 's best quotes from his time at the club . | [[336, 340], [343, 400]] |
There will be no great explosion of fizz this morning as the Queen names the biggest ship in the entire history of her Royal Navy . That 's simply because Her Majesty will be doing the honours not with champagne but a bottle of Islay single malt -LRB- after all , this thing has been put together in Rosyth -RRB- . Yet , in naval clubs up and down the land , the corks will be popping - literally and metaphorically . For today is about much more than a colossal new addition to the fleet . It represents something of a renaissance for our Senior Service . Scroll down for video . Ocean-going colossus : Some 10,000 workers from 90 companies at six shipyards have constructed HMS Queen Elizabeth , pictured , which will be able to carry 1,000 troops and 36 F-35 Lightning strike fighters . As HMS Queen Elizabeth does not have a catapult system , jets use the 13 degree ramp to aid take-off , reducing fuel usage and improving their mission range . The giant ship is powered by two bronze propellers , each 22ft in diameter and weighing 33 tons , pushing her to a top speed of 30mph . At 72,000 tons and 932 feet long , the HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier is taller than Nelson 's Column and considerably wider than the M25 at its widest point . She generates enough energy to power Swindon , she can produce 500 tons of fresh water a day -- and travel 500 miles a day , too . Above all , she will be able to deliver 36 F-35 Lightning strike fighters and 1,000 troops from the largest piece of British sovereign territory afloat . Her sister ship , the Prince of Wales , is already in production , though it has still not been decided whether she will be operational , mothballed or sold . This week , the Defence Secretary , Philip Hammond , described the project as a feat of engineering to match the London Olympics . You could say much the same about the price -- more than # 6 billion for the pair . And that does not include the planes . These have been the subject of long debates , delays and a costly U-turn in 2012 when the Government switched from a catapult launch system to jump jets . Nor will they be seen at today 's launch . A flypast using American F-35s is off after an engine fire in the U.S. . The Queen Elizabeth is so large that she will not come down a slipway but ` float up ' as water floods into her dry dock . And it will be another two years before she is fully fitted out and ready to leave Rosyth . After sea trials in 2017 , she is due to get her first planes in 2018 and to be fully operational by 2020 , with a projected lifespan of 50 years . The name of HMS Queen Elizabeth , pictured right , is covered with a grey sheet ahead of its official naming by the Queen . HMS Illustrious , pictured in the background to the left , will also be in dock during the ceremony . Since no photograph can yet do her justice , we have produced this souvenir illustration to mark today 's event . Thus begins a new era for a service which once ruled the waves but which has had a pretty dismal spell of late . Old salts might trace the low ebb back to 1997 when the Royal Yacht was decommissioned and this ancient maritime nation found itself without a flagship . Others say that the trouble started in 2005 when the Royal Navy insisted on a politically correct bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar . The re-enactment of Nelson 's finest hour featured a ` red ' fleet and a ` blue ' fleet so as not to upset the French . In 2007 , Britain was humiliated when 15 British sailors and Royal Marines were captured , without a fight , by Iranians in international Gulf waters . Released 13 days later , one of them admitted that he had cried himself to sleep when the Iranians confiscated his iPod . Two years later , the crew of a Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship simply looked on as a British couple , Paul and Rachel Chandler , were seized from their sailing boat by Somali pirates . And all the while , the surface fleet continued to shrink while the Navy was further eclipsed by events in landlocked Afghanistan . Hence the understandable delight this week as the First Sea Lord , Sir George Zambellas , entertained the other services , politicians , diplomats and defence experts to a dinner in honour of the new carrier at London 's Institute of Directors . They heard Mr Hammond praise her as ` a vital message of confidence and capability as we plan for our future prosperity ; a formidable deterrent to our foes ; a symbol of solidarity with our allies and an advertisement for the Best of British . ' There remains one further challenge : squeezing this behemoth underneath the Forth Bridge and out to sea . HMS Illustrious , top , the last of the Invincible Class Carriers is dwarfed by the vast HMS Queen Elizabeth next to her at Babcock Marine 's Rosyth Dockyard in Scotland . HMS Queen Elizabeth , pictured under the blue crane , is the Royal Navy 's biggest ever aircraft carrier and at 65,000 tonnes is three times the size of the 22,000 tonne Illustrious , pictured to the left . An armed serviceman stands guard alongside the vast new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth . The Queen will officially name the vessel by smashing a bottle of whisky on the hull instead of the more traditional Champagne . The main dry docks at Babcock Marine 's Rosyth Dockyard are pictured from the air and show the huge beam of HMS Elizabeth , under the blue crane , compared to the Invincible Class HMS Illustrious . The new # 3billion aircraft carrier will be fully fitted out before being brought into full use in 2020 . Two workmen look up at the giant hull of HMS Queen Elizabeth during the construction phase . It is due to come into full service in 2020 and will be Britain 's biggest ever warship . | The Queen will name Britain 's largest ever warship today when she smashes a bottle of whisky against the hull . HMS Queen Elizabeth weights 72,000 tones , is more than 900ft long and generates enough energy to power Swindon . She will be able to deliver 36 F-35 Lightning strike fighters and 1,000 troops once fully operational in 2020 . | [[57, 131], [132, 251], [5110, 5151], [5141, 5194], [5636, 5638], [5675, 5725], [1085, 1117], [1120, 1250], [1251, 1295], [676, 695], [707, 789], [1394, 1526], [2435, 2459], [2462, 2571], [5437, 5472], [5498, 5542], [5636, 5679]] |
President Obama has kept up with the tradition of hosting a National Prayer Breakfast by inviting guests from 130 nations and a collection of Congressmen and Senators . One of the most distinctive guests was not in politics at all , however , as professional surfer Bethany Hamilton addressed the crowd at the Washington Hilton Thursday morning . The 23-year-old , who survived a shark attack in 2003 where she lost her left arm , read two passages from the New Testament and talked about the inspiration she received to thrive in spite of her injury . In prayer : Michelle and Barack Obama attended the National Prayer Breakfast Thursday morning in Washington . Peaceful event : The President talked about how political ideology is not an issue that is a central focus at the breakfast . The non-denominational gathering focused on the issue religious freedom and the President discussed how important it is to diplomacy . ` No society can truly succeed unless it guarantees the rights of all its people , including religious minorities , ' he said . This is not the first time that he stressed that fact , noting that he made the same point to the leaders of China , Burma and Nigeria where such freedom is not guaranteed . Obama says , quote , ` to harm anyone in the name of faith is to diminish our own relationship with God . ' ` Our concern should not be whether God is on our side , but whether we are on God 's side , ' he said . He put a ring on it : The President told the breakfast that God had led him to his wife . Inspiring : Bethany Hamilton survived a shark attack when she was just 13 years old where she lost her left arm . Guest of honor : Hamilton , 23 , shared her story and read two passages from the New Testament . Obama , whose own association with controversial priest Reverend Jeremiah Wright came under scrutiny during the 2008 election , talked about how his faith helps guide his decisions while in office . ` In my life , He directed my path to Chicago and my work with churches who were intent on breaking the cycle of poverty in hard-hit communities there , ' he said during the 62nd annual breakfast . ` And I 'm grateful not only because I was broke and the church fed me , but because it led to everything else . It led me to embrace Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior . ` It led me to Michelle - the love of my life - and it blessed us with two extraordinary daughters . It led me to public service . And the longer I serve , especially in moments of trial or doubt , the more thankful I am of God 's guiding hand . ' Joining forces : Democratic Congresswoman Janice Hahn -LRB- left -RRB- and Republican Congressman Louis Gohmert -LRB- right -RRB- were the organizers of the 62nd annual event . Big names : Secretary of State John Kerry -LRB- center -RRB- was in attendance along with Vice President Joe Biden . The bipartisan gathering was hosted by Texas Republican Congressman Louie Gohmert and Democratic Congresswoman Janice Hahn . Gohmert joked that he was prepared for the all backstabbing in Congress , saying , quote , ' I was the deacon of a Baptist church . ' For many political watchers , it was n't the backstabbing that Gohmert was the victim of that they were concerned about but rather his regular target : President Obama . Gohmert is one of the President 's toughest critics , but Obama was the one to make light of that fact at the beginning of the event while thanking the co-chairs . ` I , by the way , have always found Louie to be unbelievably gracious every time I 've seen him . Now , I do n't watch TV , I 've got to admit . But he is a good man and a great storyteller , ' Obama said . Hot ticket : The non-denominational event was held at the Washington Hilton with a crowd of about 3,500 which included representatives from 130 different countries . | Thursday morning 's breakfast was the 62nd annual such event . One of the guest speakers was surfer Bethany Hamilton , 23 , who survived a shark attack a decade ago . Organized by Democratic Congresswoman Jessica Hahn and Republican Congressman Louie Gohmert . | [[2094, 2136], [2686, 2732], [246, 346], [347, 362], [369, 400], [1541, 1612], [2573, 2673], [2850, 2974]] |
Argument : Jeremiah Adebolajo says his brother Michael 's murder of Lee Rigby was ` inevitable ' and had an ` obvious ' justification . The brother of one of Lee Rigby 's murderers said today the attack on the soldier was ` inevitable ' and the justification for his death was ` obvious ' . Jeremiah Adebolajo , who like his now-convicted brother Michael is a Muslim convert , predicted another Woolwich-style attack due to Britain 's foreign policy . The 26-year-old , who was banned from some of his brother 's trial for security reasons , also said that Fusilier Rigby was a violent man like his sibling . ' I suggest that it wo n't be the last , simply because of the tactics of the British secret service and foreign policy . For every violent action is a violent reaction , ' he told Al Jazeera 's Investigations Unit . ` Is it justified for a Muslim to attack a member of an army that is occupying Muslim lands ? ' ` This is something for the scholars and I think it 's obvious to most people , ' he added . ` The events to me were inevitable . There was eventually going to be another attack which mentioned foreign policy as its justification . ' In the interview he claimed his brother 's . actions were a direct consequence of the West 's ` war on terror ' and . likened the killing of Fusilier Rigby to US drone strikes on Muslim . countries . He said : ' I would say , was Lee Rigby a violent individual ? Are other British soldiers who go to Afghanistan and Iraq and kill violent individuals ? ' ` The point he 's trying to make is the fact that the geographical location of the battlefield , since this war on terror , has basically disappeared . When we have people driving on roads in Afghanistan and targeted by drones , we have to ask ourselves the question , are these people soldiers ? Is this a battlefield ? ' He told Al Jazeera his brother was not radicalised , despite associations with radical preachers and the now disbanded group al Muhajiroun . He said : ` It 's a very tidy narrative to assume that we have this young Christian boy who was radicalised by these bogeymen-like figures - Anjem Choudary , Omar Bakri Muhammad - and while he went on this conveyor belt , as it were , of radicalisation and then the events of Woolwich happened . It 's just not true . ' Theory : Jeremiah told Al Jazeera that his brother was a violent man but so was Lee Rigby because he was a soldier . Jeremiah claimed the British security services were aware of alleged mistreatment of his brother by Kenyan police while he was in custody in 2010 and added : ` They were complicit in allowing him to be interrogated with the means of interrogation that the Kenyans chose . Questions are to be asked about why they allowed the Kenyans to torture a British citizen . ' Convert : Married father-of-six Michael Adebolajo was arrested in Kenya -LRB- pictured -RRB- seeking terror training but was allowed to return to Britain and kill Lee Rigby . Jeremiah said he has been approached by an MI5 officer assigned to his brother , adding the security services were ` putting a lot of pressure ' on Adebolajo and were ` really disrupting his life ' right up to ' a few months before ' the Woolwich attack . In 2010 Michael Adebolajo had tried to travel to Somalia but was captured in Kenya and brought back to the UK . MailOnline . can now report it was a SAS unit that ` snatched ' him as he prepared to . enter the war-torn countries for terror training and to fight for the Al . Qaeda linked terrorism group Al-Shabaab . But he never made it across the border and Kenyan officials believe he was arrested north-east of the resort of Lamu . Sources say it was then that MI5 ` tried to recruit ' Adebolajo to inform them about other extremists for cash . Referring to the links to the secret services Adebolajo said during the trial : ` There 's a lot more to the story but I wo n't mention that . ' A friend of Michael Adebolajo , Abu Baraa , told ITV News that the claimed approaches by MI5 became too much . He said : ' I think he felt that MI5 were destroying his life and that his life as he knew it was over and he had no control over his own future and I think he wanted to take that control into his own hands rather than leaving it up to MI5 . ` After he was brought back to Britain , he felt he was driven into a corner . ' An HM Courts and Tribunals Service . spokeswoman confirmed Jeremiah Adebolajo was banned from the Old Bailey ` for . security reasons ' but this was later lifted . | Jeremiah Adebolajo says Lee Rigby 's murder had ` obvious ' justification . ` The events were inevitable . There . was eventually going to be another attack which mentioned foreign policy . as its justification , ' he said . 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This is the shocking moment a brutal carjacker dragged his victim along the road as he accelerated off in his BMW . The incident took place on the same street as another car jacking this month and police are investigating to see whether the crimes are linked . In the latest theft caught on CCTV , the culprit creeps up to the BMW before scurrying in to the driver 's seat . As he accelerates away , the victim grabs desperately to the side of the car but is eventually dumped to the ground as the thief drives off . The man spots the parked BMW with its lights on and engine running outside a building suppliers . Crouched over , he dashes towards the parked car as owner Justin Dean , 42 , was locking up . He then entered the # 26,000 BMW 3 Series M Sport while Mr Dean was away for only 30 seconds . As soon as he realised what had happened , he ran frantically to his car to try and stop the thief . Running alongside the BMW , Mr Dean , a yard foreman , tried in vain to remove the culprit from the driver 's seat . He remained gripped to the car as the thief stepped on the accelerated in Farnworth , Greater Manchester . But he was left dumped on the ground as the thief managed to shake him off the side of the vehicle . The thief then drove off leaving Mr Dean lying helplessly on the road - the car has not been recovered yet . The incident happened just after 5.30 pm on Wednesday outside building suppliers Cooper Clarke . Yard foreman Justin Dean , 42 , was locking up when his # 26,000 BMW 3 Series M Sport was stolen . Mr Dean , from Heywood in Rochdale , said : ' I had gone to lock the gate , I was away 30 seconds . Then I heard the car start and the lights on it flash on . ' I ran at the car and reached in . I had a grip of his arm and could see the fear in his eyes . Then he accelerated and I thought I ca n't keep hold . ` He appeared from an area of bushes across the road . I am convinced this is organised . ' It is the second carjacking to take place in Bloomfield Street , in the Farnworth area of Bolton , Greater Manchester this month . In the first , Alan Shuttleworth , 59 , was locking up at his premises at Starlight Bedrooms at 3.20 pm on February 7 , when a thief pounced . He had opened the security gate to the fenced compound and was about to drive his brown Skoda Yeti out when he went to check the shop 's security shutters were locked properly . He walked round to the front of the shop , momentarily leaving the yard gate open and the keys in the ignition . At that moment , the thief dashed round the corner got in to the driver 's seat and sped away . In a last-ditch effort to save his car Mr Shuttleworth jumped on the bonnet as the thief drove directly at him . But the thief carried on regardless , stepping on the accelerator and eventually flinging him in to the road . The car then sped off out of sight with Mr Shuttleworth left lying in the road . Alan Shuttleworth , who owns Starlight Bedrooms in Farnworth , was locking up the premises on February 7 . As he went to check the shop 's security shutters , the thief dashed round the corner and into his Skoda Yeti . He got in to the car and accelerated out of the premises - with Mr Shuttleworth lying across the bonnet . But that did not deter the brazen thief and he sped off dumping the 59-year-old victim on to the road . Mr Shuttleworth , stood outside his premises at Starlight Bedrooms , said : ` If I had not let go I think I could have been killed ' The father-of-three bravely tried to halt the thief by jumping on to the bonnet of his Skoda Yeti . The father-of-three from Astley in Greater Manchester said : ' I saw him getting into the car but I could n't open the door so I jumped on the bonnet clinging on with my hands near the windscreen wipers . ` He drove down the ramp and onto the road . He was picking up speed and seemed to be weaving from side to side . I shouted at him `` Get off my car '' . ` My legs were dangling over the wing of the car and I slid off . I landed on my metal knee - I have had a knee replacement operation . ` If I had not let go I think I could have been killed . ' The thief is described as being white , of a thin build with gaunt features and with stubble . He was said to be about 5ft 8in tall , with short dark hair and wearing light blue jeans and a striped top with either blue , white or cream stripes . Police are now trying to establish if both crimes are linked . There has been no trace of either vehicle so far . Even though the method of theft was identical , they suspect two different carjackers may have been involved . Detectives are investigating if the carjackings are linked to organised crime gangs or are the work of individuals . Detective Inspector Sarah May , said : ` We are investigating both thoroughly and keeping an entirely open mind as to any connection . ' I would encourage anyone who knows anything about either incident or the person responsible to call us and I would also ask people remain vigilant and let us know if either vehicle is spotted . ' Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 5608 or Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 . | Thief dragged victim along the road as he sped off in his # 26,000 BMW . Justin Dean , 42 , was locking up building suppliers in industrial estate . He was away for only 30 seconds when thief got into his car and drove off . Second carjacking in Bloomfield Road in Farnworth , Bolton , this month . 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Today marks the beginning of London Fashion Week and , with it , the world 's most recognisable models are descending on the capital to strut down the catwalks in designer duds . Most have just arrived after wrapping up New York Fashion Week and , following London , many models will head to Milan and Paris to continue their whirlwind high-fashion tour . So , how exactly do the world 's most beautiful women stay looking - and feeling - good , even with such hectic travel schedules ? British supermodel , Zoe Huxford , 18 , shares her top travel tips for a hectic Fashion Week schedule . Zoe -LRB- right -RRB- hangs out with fellow models Sam Rollinson -LRB- left -RRB- and Charlotte Wiggins in London . To find out , MailOnline Travel spoke to ELITE London 's model of the moment , Zoe Huxford , to learn more about how she manages her jet-setting lifestyle . The 18-year-old British beauty may be young , but she 's already walked for the likes of Prada , Victoria Beckham , DKNY and Ralph Lauren , and has recently been named the face of Preen eyewear . Following a successful New York Fashion Week run , we caught up with Huxford to quiz her on her travel must haves , on-the-go beauty secrets and her favourite places to visit in between runway shows . This past week , Zoe walked in the 3.1 Phillip Lim New York Fashion Week show in New York City . She also worked the catwalk for Ralph Lauren 's F/W 15 show -LRB- left -RRB- and Prada 's S/S 15 collection -LRB- right -RRB- . Dry plane air can wreak havoc on your skin , so to ensure you disembark looking fresh , Huxford recommends using moisturising beauty products and drinking lots of water . ` Lip balm and water are essential , ' she says . ` You become so dehydrated otherwise and I hate feeling dry . -LSB- My travel must haves -RSB- are anything that will replenish and moisturise . ' And forget chowing down on airline meals . ' I always take my own food on the plane because I think airline food is atrocious , ' Huxford says . ` Nuts and fruit , usually . ' This season , Zoe walked for fellow Brit , Victoria Beckham , and also in the DKNY F/W 2015 show -LRB- right -RRB- . Packing light - especially when it comes to hand luggage - is key to quickly heading to fittings upon arrival . Because they are often whisked off to a fitting upon landing , supermodels have mastered the art of packing light . What 's in Huxford 's hand luggage ? ` Not much , ' she admits . ` Purse , keys , phone - anything else is extra . ' Unfortunately , though they travel the world regularly , sight-seeing is simply not in the cards for these top models . Huxford may have just spent a week in the Big Apple , but admits that she really has n't really seen much of it outside of the Lincoln Center tents . She does n't have time to do much sight-seeing , but Zoe admits that she 'd love to visit Rockefeller Center . The British beauty was caught in a candid moment on the chilly New York streets just last week . During NYFW , Zoe did manage to find time to grab a bite to eat with a friend at the Empire Diner in Chelsea . ' I want to go to Rockefeller Center , ' she says . ` But I have n't really had time to explore . ` My friend did take me to Empire Diner though on 10th Avenue between 22nd and 23rd Streets . It was lovely . ' And in her native London ? ' I think the best places to visit are Hoxton , Haggerston and Islington . They 're not touristy , so you get good vibes of how real people actually live . ' Fellow ELITE London model , Kendall Jenner , has also posted many travelling snaps on Instagram . Like fellow top model Kendall , Milan holds fond memories for Zoe , who walked in the Prada S/S 2015 show . That 's not to say Huxford does n't look back fondly of her brief visits to New York , Paris and Milan . ` My favourite show that I 've walked in was Prada in Milan , ' she tells MailOnline Travel . ` It was such an honour . ' ` The clothes were lovely and I particularly liked the makeup . The cat-eye flick was beautiful . ' But there 's a time and a place to be comfortable and that especially holds true during long-haul flights . ` When I 'm flying , I wholeheartedly dress for comfort , ' she explains . ` If I know I 've got a job -LSB- when I land -RSB- , that 's when I 'll wear jeans . I like to stay warm and comfortable . ' ` If I 'm not working , I do n't use makeup or products . I just let my skin breathe . And I 've always got a big pair of glasses on ! ' | 18-year-old model Zoe Huxford has walked for Prada and Ralph Lauren . From New York Fashion Week to Paris , Huxford shares her top travel tips . Admits that packing light and keeping hydrated are absolutely essential . | [[914, 1001], [1358, 1361], [1367, 1412], [487, 505], [527, 590], [1060, 1108], [1111, 1162], [1060, 1108], [1111, 1113], [1152, 1218]] |
A high-end dental brand has launched a # 3,000 -LRB- $ 4,620 -RRB- bespoke botanical toothpaste service , which includes a chauffeur-driven car to the consultation and allows the customer to choose any flavour from an unlimited menu of options . The exclusive service is the latest offering from dental care brand Boca , which specialises in luxury botanical toothpastes which are infused with all-natural ingredients to give them distinctive and unique flavours such as British rose and mint , and blueberry , cranberry , lime , cinnamon and liquorice . Customers who are willing to pay such a hefty price in order to give their teeth the very finest in oral hygiene will first attend a one-on-one consultation with a certified Boca ambassador , who will address their individual dental issues , be it discoloration , plaque or bad breath . Scroll down for video . Packaged up : The # 3,000 cost of Boca 's bespoke toothpaste service includes two tubes of toothpaste , one for day , one for night , which are sent to the customer up to four months after their initial consultation . Pick a flavour : Each individual toothpaste formula can be designed to suit the customer 's personal tastes thanks to an unlimited menu of all-natural flavour options . ` The uniquely designed premium toothpaste will meet individuals ' personal needs and challenges , whilst delivering balance and precision , ' a brand spokesperson said in a statement . And in addition to tackling a variety of dental concerns , Boca 's bespoke toothpastes can also be flavoured with any number of different all-natural ingredients , which customers can choose from an unlimited menu of options , allowing them to create an entirely-individual flavour for the final product . ` Flavour options are unlimited , chosen from an extensive flavour palette menu , ' the Boca website explains . ` Incorporating botanical flavour blends and unique actives to meet each individual 's needs and preferences allows our chemists to focus on each customer and help them achieve a wonderful solution unlike any other ever created . ' The VIP treatment does n't end there either . Boca 's # 3,000 fee also includes a chauffeur-driven car to your consultation , be it at the company 's London headquarters , or at one of its certified dental surgeries in Bath or Cambridge . Going global : For an additional fee , the company will arrange to fly out a certified Boca ambassador to any location around the world . For an additional fee , the company will also arrange to fly out a certified Boca ambassador to any location around the globe . And while all of the toothpastes are hand-crafted at Boca 's laboratory in Bath , England , the final formula then ` undergoes the same rigorous safety assessment as all `` mass '' toothpastes ' to ensure that it meets all of the necessary industry standards - a process which takes up to four months to complete . At the end of the process , customers are presented with two tubes of bespoke hand-crafted toothpaste , one for use during the day , and the other for use at night , both of which contain a whole host of botanical ingredients designed to tackle all manner of tooth-related issues . ` The day formulation includes energising Siberian Ginseng and the Overnight formulation includes soothing Chamomile , Aloe Vera and Valerian , ' the company 's website states . ` Boca Botanical Toothpastes are finely engineered to meet the challenges of the time of day that they are used . ' In addition to the initial # 3,000 fee , which includes the first two tubes of toothpaste - one for the day and one for the night - customers are then required to fork over an additional # 120 -LRB- $ 185 -RRB- every two months in order to re-stock their supplies . ` For as long as the individual keeps their particular formulation , each additional two-month prescription is # 120 , ' the website adds . ` Should they wish to change flavour , reformulation and compliance test fee is # 800 , taking three to four months . ' | The overall cost for the service by dental brand Boca includes an initial consultation , and two tubes of toothpaste , one for day and one for night . Customers can design the flavour of their toothpaste by choosing from an unlimited menu of botanical ingredients . Following the initial consultation , customers have to pay # 120 for every additional two-month prescription of toothpaste . | [[555, 564], [668, 678], [686, 744], [555, 572], [679, 744], [866, 877], [880, 934], [880, 981], [2909, 2934], [2937, 3010], [3500, 3523], [3532, 3626], [0, 103], [0, 10], [168, 245], [296, 318], [327, 370], [342, 370], [377, 492], [1099, 1252], [1498, 1600], [1564, 1600], [1603, 1663], [1498, 1502], [1666, 1744], [1745, 1762], [1779, 1824], [1857, 1965], [3075, 3134], [3631, 3683], [3645, 3721], [3820, 3867]] |
Kanye West has defended himself against critics who labeled his first collection for Adidas Originals a ` disaster ' . After Fern Mallis , the creator of New York Fashion Week , told The New York Post that she 's ` kind of over Kanye ' and is ` not a fan of his music , and the attitude and the agenda are not -LSB- her -RSB- style , ' the 37-year-old took to Twitter last night to voice his own opinion in a rant that was later taken down , but has since been put back up . ` To Fern Mallis , I just want you to understand that attempting to do clothing has been very difficult , ' he wrote in the first of a series of tweets . ` And I have encountered countless amounts of bigotry along the way . ' Scroll down for video . After Fern Mallis , the creator of New York Fashion Week , told The New York Post that she 's ` kind of over Kanye , ' the 37-year-old rapper took to Twitter last night to voice his own opinion . The long-winded rant that was later taken down , but has since been put back up on Kanye 's Twitter account . The Twitter rant seems to be an attempt at defending himself against critics who labeled his first collection for Adidas Originals a ` disaster ' Design debut : Kanye West showcased his first collection for Adidas Originals at New York Fashion Week on Friday . Both Fashion Week creator Fern Mallis -LRB- left -RRB- and fashion publicist Kelly Cutrone -LRB- right -RRB- slammed Kanye 's catwalk show . ' I have millions of ideas and I represent a new generation just trying to express themselves in a broken world , ' he continued . ' I do n't call myself a designer as I was not allowed to go to Saint Martins . Because I was too famous by the time I realized I wanted to design . ` Fame is often looked down upon in the design world , so it 's actually been something I had to overcome . All we have are our dreams , and you can step on our dreams and ideas all you want , but we wo n't stop fighting . ` We want to innovate and we will win someday . ' The tweets were also directed at other fashion critics , like publicist Kelly Cutrone , who is known by many for her appearance on Lauren Conrad 's LA-based reality series , The Hills . ` I 'm not into his fashion thing , ' she told People magazine . ' I think he 's fine as a rapper . I think he 's a joke as a fashion designer . ' I just think that you should stay focused at what you 're good at . Just because you 're a good rapper does n't mean you 're going to be a good fashion designer . ' Kanye 's questionable fashion fail has already started to spawn its own collection of entertaining memes , including this one which features designer Ralph Lauren . Kelly was also quick to point out that this is not the first time Kanye 's attempts to establish himself as a legitimate designer have failed . ' I mean , it 's not , he 's not legit . Have you seen the product ? ' she said . ` Did n't he have his own line in London , which was a disaster that he spent $ 10 million to do , that no one wore ? ' Plenty of would-be fashion critics on Twitter also shared Kelly 's somewhat blunt opinion of Kanye 's Adidas collection , which featured a series of skin-tight nude body stockings which were paired with flesh-colored crop tops . ` I 'm no fashion guru but I feel like Kanye is the 2015 version of `` The Emperor 's new clothes . '' ' one Twitter user wrote , while another added : ' I ca n't believe people are actually buying ripped clothing just bc -LSB- sic -RSB- Kanye designed them . Bruh give me your clothes & I 'll rip them for free . ' Despite claiming to be incredibly excited at the prospect of showing his Adidas Originals collection , Kanye failed to raise a smile when he took to the catwalk . The collection included a number of unflattering ensembles , which featured skin-tight body stockings and barely-there crop tops . Kelly labeled Kanye 's collection , pictured , as a ` joke ' and a ` disaster ' Kanye 's show was attended by a whole host of his celebrity friends , including his wife Kim Kardashian -LRB- L -RRB- , who wore one of his designs , and Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour . Yeezy x Adidas Originals AW15 . Get army chic ! Visit site . It should have been all about the models on the catwalk but naturally Kanye West ensured his wife -LRB- and muse -RRB- Kim Kardashian was the best dressed at his Adidas fashion show yesterday . We 're not used to seeing Miss Kimmy K. in anything but form fitting designer duds , but we 're really loving this loose look on her . That Yeezy camo oversized jacket is everything ! Unfortunately it 's not available to buy just yet though . The reality star has definitely been bringing back this 1990 's trend as of late - she was spotted in a pair of Faith Connection camouflage pants just the other day . Take a page from Kim 's style files to nab her look with one of the picks from our edit below . Both Saint Laurent and Rag & Bone make high end versions of the trend or opt for a real deal with a Rothko jacket on sale for only $ 73.95 ! Our favorite item here at Fashion Finder HQ is a Levi 's mixed media camo bomber , which at $ 140.00 is also a style steal . Rothco The Woodland Camo Vintage M-65 Field Jacket at Karma Loop -LRB- Now $ 73.95 -RRB- . Visit site . Saint Laurent Camouflage Military Jacket at Farfetch . Visit site . Rag & Bone Randi Cotton Camo Jacket at Saks Fifth Avenue . Visit site . Levi 's ® Mixed Media Cotton/Pu Bomber at Zappos . Visit site . Kanye 's questionable fashion fail has also started to spawn its own collection of ironic memes on social media , with one image of him and designer Ralph Lauren , which was taken at the Ralph Lauren show on Thursday morning , proving particularly popular . The picture , which shows Ralph showing affection towards Kanye , alongside the words ` Nice try kid but leave the fashion to me ' , has already been shared hundreds of times on Twitter , with fans labeling it as ` brilliant ' and ` hysterical ' . Thankfully , it seems that Kanye will always find a fan in his wife , Kim Kardashian , who actually wore one of her husband 's skin-tight ensembles to attend his show . Alongside an image of herself wearing the spandex design , she wrote on her Instagram account : ` So proud of my baby !!!! This moment is here !!! He has worked so hard on this collection !!! ' | The 37-year-old rapper showed his first collection for Adidas Originals , at New York Fashion Week on Friday . Fern Mallis revealed that she is ` over ' Kanye - and his music . Kanye hit back on Twitter , writing : ` To Fern Mallis , I just want you to understand that attempting to do clothing has been very difficult ' | [[40, 47], [52, 101], [1100, 1107], [1112, 1161], [1192, 1291], [119, 136], [139, 142], [178, 267], [725, 742], [745, 748], [784, 920], [336, 413], [494, 578], [725, 742], [745, 748], [784, 920]] |
Labour was accused of hypocrisy last night as a company criticised for promoting ` industrial-scale ' tax avoidance was revealed to be its biggest non-union donor . Ed Miliband 's party took # 386,605 from PricewaterhouseCoopers -LRB- PwC -RRB- in the last quarter of 2014 , according to the Electoral Commission . This is despite the fact the accountancy company was accused by a senior Labour MP of devising ` complex strategies and contrived structures ' to help clients slash tax bills . Margaret Hodge , the former Labour minister who is chairman of the Commons public accounts committee , said it was ` inappropriate ' for Mr Miliband to accept donations from the company . Ed Miliband 's party was accused of hypocrisy after taking # 386,605 from PricewaterhouseCoopers -LRB- PwC -RRB- in the last quarter of 2014 . Her cross-party committee accused PwC of helping big firms avoid tax ` on an industrial scale ' and ` artificially diverting profits ' overseas . Mr Miliband 's acceptance of donations from PwC sits uneasily alongside his claim in the Commons earlier this month that Labour donors accused of tax avoidance had not been allowed to give ` a penny on my watch ' . And it is the latest in a string of embarrassing blows to Labour 's campaign against what Mr Miliband has branded the Tories ' ` dodgy ' donors . He has already faced questions about his family 's use of a ` deed of variation ' to minimise potential inheritance tax payments , while Ed Balls 's suggestion that he always asks tradesmen for a receipt was ridiculed by his window cleaner who said the Shadow Chancellor had not asked for one in 17 years . Labour defended its links to PwC , insisting other parties had accepted support from it -- particularly when in opposition . The company has paid for staff and research in the offices of several shadow ministers , including Mr Balls and business spokesman Chuka Umunna . PricewaterhouseCoopers -LRB- PwC -RRB- accused by a senior Labour MP of devising ` complex strategies and contrived structures ' to help clients slash tax bills . Conservative Party vice-chairman Bob Neill said : ` Labour 's hypocrisy is laid bare . They are only too happy to publicly lambast companies but in private are happy to benefit from donations from them . ` Once again , Labour say one thing and do another -- and it 's hardworking taxpayers who would pay the price for the chaos of an Ed Miliband government . ' Mrs Hodge attacked her own party leadership earlier this month for ` inappropriate ' links with PwC . ` The Conservatives took money from PricewaterhouseCoopers when they were in opposition , the Labour Party does and probably the Liberal Democrats too . I think that 's inappropriate -- I would n't do it , ' she said . A Labour spokesman said : ` Given the complexity of government decisions in areas such as tax policy -- and that opposition parties do not have significant access to civil servants -- the support provided by organisations such as these helps ensure that there is better scrutiny of Government policy . ' PwC said its staff provided ` limited and fully disclosed technical support to the main political parties ' . A spokesman added : ` We do not develop policy on their behalf . ' Separately , Labour received almost # 80,000 in support from another accountancy firm , Deloitte , which Mrs Hodge has previously accused of using ` insider knowledge ' from Treasury officials to help wealthy clients avoid tax . Yesterday 's Electoral Commission figures showed that despite the private donations , Labour remains heavily reliant on trade unions . In the last quarter of last year , Labour received # 7.2 million in donations , with the Conservatives receiving # 8.3 million , the Lib Dems # 3 million and Ukip # 1.5 million . Unison gave Labour # 1.4 million , while Unite donated # 1.3 million and the GMB # 1.1 million . ` Leaning towards UKIP ' : Peter Baldwin confronts Ed Miliband yesterday . Ed Miliban was tackled by a disgruntled voter yesterday who said people were deserting Labour because of the party 's failure to offer an EU referendum . In a rare non-stage-managed encounter with a member of the public , the Labour leader was told by an aircraft factory worker that voters wanted to have a say on whether Britain should continue its membership of the EU . In the awkward encounter , Peter Baldwin , an electrician at BAE Systems in Lancashire , told Mr Miliband : ` This morning we sat in the brew room over there , your workers , and they are all leaning now towards Ukip . ` The question on everyone 's mind is the referendum . I know what you are going to say but the working-class man in here wants to have a say . We have too many people here , that is why we have all got these people out of work . ' The Labour leader said that if he won office , he would make jobless EU migrants wait two years before claiming benefits and stop firms undercutting the minimum wage , before shaking Mr Baldwin 's hand and saying ` very nice to meet you ' . Mr Baldwin later told the BBC that he was referring to a chat between ` 20-odd working-class blokes ' . He said : ` Basically they are just not happy with Labour at the moment . The big thing with the working-class man is immigration and Europe . ' Mr Miliband was on a visit to the BAE site in Samlesbury and given a tour of its workshops , where the F35 Lightning II and Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft are built . His encounter with Mr Baldwin came as one of Labour 's biggest donors warned that failing to offer the public an in-out referendum could lose the party the election . John Mills , who has given # 1.65 million to Labour , said Mr Miliband 's refusal to let the public have a say would ` certainly ' cost the party votes in key seats . The multi-millionaire owner of retail business JML Ltd told a conference of Eurosceptics in London : ` I have heard rumours that there is a majority in the Shadow Cabinet who are in favour of having a referendum . I 'm sure one of the reasons for this is concern about whether refusing to have a referendum is going to lose Labour votes in what is going to be a very tight election . ' Out of # 58.5 million in donations received by Labour since Mr Miliband became the party 's leader , # 40.4 million -LRB- 69 per cent -RRB- has come from the trade union movement . Robin Birley , the half-brother of Tory MP Zac Goldsmith , donated # 55,000 to Ukip , while Ko Barclay , the property developer son of Daily Telegraph owner Sir Frederick , gave the party # 80,000 , and Richard Desmond , the owner of the Daily Express and Daily Star newspapers , donated # 300,000 . Tories blasted over donations from hedge fund firms . Labour branded the Tories ` the political wing of the hedge fund industry ' as the latest figures underlined their dependence on donations from City figures . Almost # 2 million of Tory donations in the last quarter of last year came from hedge fund donors -- and three Tory donors were named last week as having previously held accounts at the Swiss branch of HSBC . Hedge funds have defended themselves against criticism from Ed Miliband , arguing that they contributed # 4 billion in British taxes last year . But Jonathan Ashworth , the Shadow Cabinet Office Minister , said : ` The Tories are now the political wing of the hedge fund industry . ` The Tory election campaign is increasingly reliant on those who dine exclusively at the Prime Minister 's top table and a select few from the world of finance . The Tories ' plan is failing working families because their priority has been to help a few at the top . ' The biggest Conservative donors were Michael Gooley , founder of travel company Trailfinders , who gave # 500,000 ; Lord Glendonbrook , the former owner of BMI -LRB- # 334,000 -RRB- ; and David Rowland , a property magnate -LRB- # 322,000 -RRB- . The three donors named as having had accounts with the Swiss Branch of HSBC were Georg Von Opel , who gave # 105,900 ; Edward Lee -LRB- # 17,200 -RRB- and Anwar Pervez -LRB- # 8,000 . Being a client of a Swiss bank is not against the law , and does not prove tax avoidance or evasion . There is no suggestion that any of the individual donors did anything unlawful . The Electoral Commission figures also reveal that former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has donated more than # 500,000 to the three main political parties through one of his companies . Bloomberg TradeBook , a British-registered financial markets broker , has given # 240,000 to Labour , # 210,000 to the Liberal Democrats and # 100,000 to the Conservatives since January 2011 . Including gifts in kind , the company has almost doubled its political donations in the past four years to # 640,704 , compared with # 369,567 in the four years ahead of the 2010 election . Mr Bloomberg , whose ex-wife is from England , has called Britain his second home . Mr Bloomberg declined to comment last night . | Labour took # 386,000 from PricewaterhouseCoopers in last quarter of 2014 . Accountancy company accused of helping clients slash tax bills . Former Labour minister says it was ` inappropriate ' to accept donation . 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The Obama administration said on Friday that the Internal Revenue Service sent incorrect tax information to about 800,000 Americans who enrolled in new medical insurance plans through Healthcare.gov . The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , the Health and Human Services subagency that handles Obamacare , sent them forms that contained an error which would cause them to miscalculate the government subsidy for their insurance policies . That , the administration admitted , would change the amount of their tax refunds , or change the amount they owe . A source at the Treasury Department told Daily Mail Online that of about 80,000 people who have already filed their taxes on the basis of the flawed information , it is expected that 50,000 will have to file again . GLITCH : The IRS sent 800,000 Obamacare customers the wrong subsidy information for their tax returns . PLAYING DEFENSE : WHite House Press Secretary Josh Earnest insisted on Friday that most of the people who got Obamacare tax credits received the right form , but did n't dispute the more embarrassing numbers . The Department of Health and Human Services , not the IRS , announced the glitch -- in a blog post . Information ` needs to be corrected , ' HHS said , but new forms will not be available until next month . ` This does not mean that your tax credit was incorrect ; this is purely an error in what was printed on the form , ' the blog explained . Republicans were quick to pounce . ` The Obama administration has built a healthcare law so complex , so confusing , and so costly that even they do n't know how to properly administer it , ' Tennessee GOP Rep. Diane Black said in a statement . Officially , the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said in a statement that ` affected individuals who have not yet filed their taxes should wait to file until they receive their corrected form . ' ` For affected individuals who have already filed their taxes , the IRS and Treasury are currently reviewing the issue and will be providing additional information shortly . ' A Treasury Department spokesperson stuck to that line despite the emergence of hard numbers from inside the agency . ` I 'm not disputing those numbers , ' a Treasury Department spokesperson told Daily Mail Online . ` My point is that all we 've said is that we 'll have additional information for those people shortly . ' White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest told reporters Friday afternoon that the HHS snafu ` only has an impact on those who are likely to qualify for a tax credit . ' ` The vast majority of people who received this form got the correct version of it , ' he claimed . California 's self-administered insurance marketplace had a similar problem this week that will affect nearly 100,000 people . The latest cringeworthy moment in Obamacare 's history follows a 2013 launch that saw millions unable to reach the government '' s marketplace website . More than 50,000 Americans will have to file their taxes a second time . CAN YOU PASS THIS TEST ? The IRS has a new form for people to calculate how medical insurance subsidies affect their tax refunds . This time about 1 in 11 Obamacare enrollees for 2015 will need new tax papers from Health and Human Services . Of those who received subsidies to lower their insurance premiums , about 1 in 5 are affected . Americans for Tax Reform blamed the problem on ` the dysfunctional healthcare.gov bureaucrac . ' ' 800,000 families are literally caught in limbo until healthcare.gov gets its act together , ' the group said . With the U.S. labor participation rate at a 37-year low and the economy only beginning a tepid rebound , those people will need to wait for refunds that could make or break their families ' finances . Meanwhile , the government has created a special extended Obamacare enrollment period for Americans who say they were unaware that failing to sign up by Feb. 15 could result in hefty fines . | HHS announced on its blog that nearly 1 in 5 people with insurance subsidies got the wrong subsidy information . Information ` needs to be corrected , ' HHS said , but new forms will not be available until next month . Government also created a special extended Obamacare enrollment period for Americans who say they were unaware of fines for missing deadline . White House insists ` the vast majority of people who received this form got the correct version of it ' | [[1094, 1137], [1154, 1194], [3255, 3257], [3323, 3350], [1195, 1230], [1195, 1208], [1215, 1230], [1235, 1243], [1250, 1300], [3762, 3771], [3774, 3861], [3852, 3861], [3866, 3944], [884, 899], [902, 985], [967, 985], [1016, 1039], [2562, 2589], [2613, 2642]] |
Cyclone Marcia has thrashed the Queensland coastline , ripping up trees , flooding houses , leaving thousands without power and now it has left a shark stranded on a popular NSW beach . The shark , believed to be a dusky whaler , was reportedly dumped on Lennox Head Beach today after ferocious winds and tides lashed down on the tourist town . Taking to his Facebook page , local Victor Leto posted the unbelievable photo , which was taken by Andy Leto and appears to show the four-foot shark stuck on the sand . The shark , believed to be a dusky whaler , was reportedly dumped on Lennox Head Beach today after ferocious winds and tides lashed down on the tourist town . Cyclone Marcia has thrashed the Queensland coastline , ripping up trees , flooding houses , leaving thousands without power and now it has left a shark stranded on a popular beach . While the shark does look a lot bigger than four-feet in the photo , Mr Leto has confirmed that it was definitely smaller than it appears and said it was not attacked by another shark . ` Poss said he thought it 's fins and tail moved a couple of times only to realise it was the wind , ' Mr Leto said in a Facebook comment . ` There have been a lot of sharks lately and some have been accidentally caught by fisherman , as the sharks take their catch as they reel it in an ensuing fight can occur with the shark usually snapping the lines . It 's possible in it 's weakened state the rough weather/seas then washed it up ' Mr Leto said . Surfers ride waves at Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast today as Cyclone Marcia intensified to a Category five . Members of the public flock to the coast to observe the massive tide . Surfers at Snapper Rock made the most of the mountainous waves produced from Cyclone Marcia . Meanwhile , the state 's residents have flocked to social media to share their front-row views of the category five storm . Images and footage posted to social media sites show roads , backyards , and public places completely flooded with rain water , as the torrential downpour continues to lash the coast . Pictures of flags , trees , and tall structures leaning in the gale force wind testify to the strength of the impending cyclone , as well-wishers from around Australia and the world send messages of sympathy and solidarity . Queensland locals have captured the teaming ocean spilling over rocks and landing with great force on shores near houses in the path of Cyclone Maria . A surfer at Snapper Rocks gets ready to enter the water during the cyclone . Brisbane and the Gold Coast are experiencing wild weather conditions as Cyclone Marcia batters parts of central Queensland . Footage has emerged of people flouting the dire warnings from authorities to stay indoors , driving in the torrential rain , walking on the streets , and incredibly , even going for a surf in the ocean . A surfer who braved the raging conditions spoke to Studio Ten about his unusual morning surf . ` It 's just massive out there , no form , like soup or a washing machine , ' he said . ' I just love it , I live for it , it 's the best time to go out . ' The surfer said that he had been worried he would hit the rocks , and had smashed his board , but was determined to head out again as soon as the waves cleaned up . Cyclone Marcia made a landfall early this morning near Shaolwater Bay in Central Queensland . Surfers at Snapper Rocks decided to hit the waves during the cyclone . Thousands have been left without power following the storm . This surfer told Studio Ten that the surf was ` just massive ' , and the despite knocking his board on some rocks he was keen to head out as soon as the surf ` cleaned up ' ` I 'm hoping it gets bigger and the best it can get , ' he said . Images of people venturing out in the torrential weather has garnered criticism from social media users . ` Dear idiots , stay out of the cyclone . We may not miss you but the people who do the rescue are valuable , ' posted one Twitter user . ` Losers out and about in Cyclone Marcia . Are you serious no time to surf respect the oceans , ' posted another social media user . Brisbane Airport posted this image to their Twitter as planes still take off and land at the airport . ` Breaking News here is an idiot surfing ' commented a Twitter user . Police allegedly spoke to another man who was shown emerging from the surf and getting into his four wheel drive while rain battered the shore . Patrols have also been spotted driving down the roads of Yeppoon to advise people still out in the wild weather to take shelter . Annastacia Palaszczuk strongly advised locals to head indoors and stay there out of concern for their safety . ` My main message is Yeppoon must go into lockdown . -LSB- There will be -RSB- serious , strong , destructive winds . The noise will be extreme , ' Ms Palaszczuk said . ` We have heard reports there are people still driving around on the roads in these communities . You are putting your lives and others at risk . this is a serious situation , ' she said . ` Now is the time to return to your homes . ' As winds of up to 295 kilometres per hour batter the state , images have also emerged of terrified locals trapped in their vehicles as they take shelter from the storm . ` Woodlands van stuck for about 10mins before pushed out . Even then idiots kept driving through ' said this Twitter user . ` The idiots crossing flooded road . At least 20 cars crossed and 3 had to be towed/helped out , ' the post read . One Twitter user captured the moment two vehicles were stuck on a road on the Sunshine Coast . ` Van stuck for about 10mins before pushed out , ' the tweet read . Vehicles kept driving through the area despite the deluge , with at least 20 cars crossing the flooded roads and three needing assistance after becoming stuck . ` Madness . I called 000 . Children in some cars , ' said the Twitter user . Twitter users have claimed to have lost sheds , plants , and power in their homes . Cyclone Marcia predicted to be the most destructive cyclone in the state since 2013 . Images show preparations locals have made , with bottles of water , power generators , and bottles of wine . Other images show preparations locals have made for the cyclone , with bottles of water , power generators , and bottles of wine . Other Twitter users have reported damage that the cyclone has wreaked on their properties , with some claiming to have lost sheds , plants , and power in their homes . Cyclone Marcia crossed the coastline near Shoalwater Bay , 100km north of Yeppoon , the Bureau of Meteorology says - it is moving south at 20km per hour . Emergency officials are warning people to take shelter ahead of torrential rain and flooding , destructive winds and massive seas as the worst of the storm hits - with Cyclone Marcia predicted to be the most destructive cyclone in the state since 2013 . Cyclone Marcia crossed the coastline near Shoalwater Bay , 100km north of Yeppoon . Images of one surfer running along an abandoned street barefoot and carrying his surfboard has garnered criticism from social media users . Police allegedly spoke to this man who was shown emerging from the surf and getting into his four wheel drive while rain battered the shore . Shocking images have emerged of a house collapsing on Great Keppel Island , 15 kilometres off the coast of Yeppoon . The pictures show part of the house breaking off into the ocean near the Southern Great Barrier Reef . The one-storey residence is built on the edge of the coast on a sand dune , and has sand bag and large rubbish bins in the surf just underneath the house in an attempt to protect it from the raging ocean . On the Gold Coast , young swimmers defied the weather and enjoyed the raging sea . Shocking images have emerged of a house collapsing on Great Keppel Island , 15 kilometres off the coast of Yeppoon . The one-storey residence is built on the edge of the coast on a sand dune , and has sand bag and large rubbish bins in the surf . This house , believed to be resort accommodation , collapsed on the north side of Lord Keppel Island . Pictures of the children bathing in the currents as they spilled over the road barrier show them drenched and crouching down to wet themselves further . Social media users have also used the platform to express well-wishes and solidarity with Queenslanders affected by the cyclone . ` Stay strong my fellow Q.L.Ders . We 're a strong state and we will get through this as always . Thoughts with u goin thru it , ' posted one user . ` Thoughts are with those who are affected by Cyclone Marcia . The rest of Australia is behind you now and will be long after , ' tweeted another . Social media users have also used the platform to express well-wishes and solidarity with Queenslanders affected by the cyclone . In this image rain is seen to have burst through a window and to have flooded a carpet . Images have poured into social media sites as Queenslander 's affected by Cyclone Marcia share their view . | A shark has washed up on a NSW beach due to Cyclone Marcia . The shark is believed to be a dusky Whaler . The photo , taken by Andy Leto , shows the four-foot shark on the sand . The photographer was unaware how the shark wound up on the beach . Queensland locals have flocked to social media to share their experiences . Footage and pictures show the damage Cyclone Marcia has wreaked . Pictures of a determined surfer out in the rain has garnered criticism . Twitter users have labelled people going outside ` idiots ' Yeppoon police cars have been spotted advising locals to take shelter . Other images show locals preparations , and flooded roads and backyards . 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An Oregon man accused of killing his girlfriend while they were on a hike six years ago tried but failed to collect on her $ 1 million life insurance policy , it has been revealed . Stephen Wagner Nichols , 40 , of Bend , was arrested this month at San Francisco International Airport after Oregon authorities alerted California officers that he would be arriving on a flight from China . He had been secretly indicted in April on a murder charge in the death of 23-year-old Rhonda Casto , which had previously been thought an accident , when she fell 100 feet on a steep , narrow path in March 2009 . Heartbreaking : Family members say Rhonda Casto , 23 , left behind a young daughter , and confirmed that she was dating Stephen Nichols , now aged 40 , at the time of her death . Killer boyfriend ? Nichols -LRB- left -RRB- , was arrested at San Francisco International Airport on February 12 in connection with Casto 's death -LRB- right -RRB- . Her falling during a hike was ruled accidental at the time . He did not appear to have been a suspect in the death of his nine-years-younger girlfriend death when her lifeless body was found on March 16 , 2009 . Investigators have not revealed if they believe Nichols pushed her or how she may have fallen about a mile from a trailhead in the Columbia River Gorge , 45 miles east of Portland . Court documents show Nichols and Casto became romantically involved in 2005 and had a daughter , who is now six , according to The Oregonian . It was not clear who has custody of the girl . The papers reveal that the couple each bought a $ 1million life insurance policy in late 2008 from MetLife and named each other as beneficiaries , records show . Their daughter was named as contingent beneficiary . Nichols sued MetLife after it denied his $ 1million claim . The company said the insurance policy was void because of omissions on the application . MetLife asserted in a counterclaim that `` it is unclear whether plaintiff/counterclaim defendant Steven Wagner Nichols was involved in the murder of Rhonda Casto , '' according to a June 2011 opinion written by U.S. District Judge Ancer Haggerty . If he was , the company said , he may not be entitled to the money under Oregon law . Consequences : If convicted , Nichols could face 25 years to life in prison for Casto 's -LRB- pictured -RRB- murder . In October , Haggerty ruled that the $ 1million be put in an interest-bearing account under the court 's control . MetLife 's attorneys agreed that if Nichols was not entitled to the money , it would be given to the couple 's daughter . Casto 's mother , Julia Anne Simmons , filed a wrongful-death suit against Nichols that Haggerty dismissed . It was later moved to Multnomah County Circuit Court and put on hold in December because the case is `` under review by the Hood River County prosecutor 's office , '' according to court documents . Nichols is being held without bail in an Oregon jail , and he is scheduled to appear in court March 3 . The case has similarities to one in Colorado , where a man was charged with pushing his wife 140 feet from a cliff in Rocky Mountain National Park , where they were hiking in 2012 to celebrate their anniversary . Harold Henthorn , 58 , stood to benefit from three life insurance policies totaling $ 4.5 million , court documents said . Ms Simons told FOX 12 at the time of Casto 's death : ' I think about her last moments , and what she was thinking when she fell . Narrow : At the time , Casto 's death was ruled accidental . It was then believed that she slipped of the trail . Pictures of the Eagle Creek Trail show how narrow it becomes at points . ` How she 's not going to get to see her daughter take her first steps . And how I 'm never going to get to see my daughter again . ' Not many details were released about Casto 's death at the time , other than that a ` male companion ' -LRB- now identified as Nichols -RRB- , called 911 around 6pm to say she had fallen off a ledge while they were hiking the Eagle Creek Trail . The popular hiking destination has been the scene of other accidents in the past , due to a few narrow sections that drop off on one side into a ravine . The trail was even more dangerous that day due to a battering of sleet and hail that made the trail slippery . Casto was one of four hikers who either fell to their death or died of exposure on Columbia River Gorge trails like Eagle Creek that year . ` The trail is very steep and narrow there , and it 's been pretty wet and slippery , ' Hood River County sheriff 's Deputy Matt English told The Oregonian in 2009 . ` There was still snow on the ground down near the parking lot . ' It 's currently unclear why Casto 's case was reopened and the cause of death switched to homicide . Nichols is currently being held without bail and his next court appearance is scheduled for March 3 at 11am . | Rhonda Kristen Casto , 23 , was hiking with her boyfriend Stephen Wagner Nichols , now aged 40 , when she fell to her death on March 16 , 2009 . At the time , Casto 's death was ruled an accident due to slippery conditions on the narrow trail east of Portland , Oregon . Investigators now believe the young mother 's boyfriend is to blame , and arrested him on February 12 at San Francisco International Airport . He has since been indicted on a murder charge and tried unsuccessfully to collect on Casto 's $ 1million life insurance policy , court documents show . Nichols sued insurance company MetLife after it denied his claim . 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It seems like a highly unlikely case but extraordinary footage has emerged of what appears to be an octopus attacking a crab . Believed to be filmed in Yallingup , a town southwest of Western Australia , a beachgoer is quite aptly shocked by what she has witnessed . The footage begins as the crab edges closer to a rockpool , seemingly testing the waters . But much to its unforeseen misfortune , a swift moving octopus launches at the crab and drags it back into the water . In a recent video uploaded on Facebook , a crab is filmed edging closer to a rockpool in Yallingup , a town southwest of Western Australia . Suddlenly , an ocotpus shoots out of the water and attacks the crab then drags it back into deep waters . This was all witnessed by Porsche Indrisie , who later shared the footage online . The woman filming the scene , believed to be Porsche Indrisie , certainly got more than she bargained for when she decided to film the crab . ` There 's an octopus eating a crab ! ' she yells as the tentacled sea creature shoots out of the water and tries to swallow the crustacean whole . ' I did n't know why I chose to film this crab , but thought I would try and get closer to it but something else beat me to it , ' Ms Indrisie later wrote under her video which she uploaded on YouTube . ` The best and unexpected video I 've ever captured ! ' She also placed the footage on Facebook on Thursday which has since gained 173,682 views and 4,145 shares . Ms Indrisie was evidently left stunned by what she had just observed , simply saying at the end of her 49 second video : ` Holy s ** t ! ' . There really is no better way to put it . | The crab is seen edging towards rock pool in Yallingup , Western Australia . Suddenly an octopus shoots out of the water and attacks the crab . It chases its prey and wraps it up in its tentacles as the pair battle . Once it takes hold of its prey , the octopus drags it back into deep waters . Facebook user Porsche Indrisie uploaded her video on Thursday . The video since gained 173,682 views and 4,145 shares . | [[267, 324], [477, 494], [518, 575], [37, 126], [398, 441], [951, 998], [1002, 1028], [1057, 1096], [446, 476], [480, 515], [1356, 1359], [1365, 1407], [1399, 1407], [1414, 1423], [1431, 1463], [1399, 1407], [1424, 1463]] |
The investments of one in three savers are being eroded by fund managers who charge rip-off fees for doing ` virtually nothing ' , it is claimed . Millions of middle-class Britons pay investment firms to ensure their pensions or stocks and shares Isas yield higher returns . But in up to a third of cases , managers are simply tracking their return on the FTSE stock market , which requires little effort or skill . One in three savers are apparently being charged rip-off fees by fund managers who do ` virtually nothing ' except track their return on the FTSE stock market , it has been claimed -LRB- file picture , posed by models -RRB- . Known as ` closet trackers ' , these funds charge high fees in return for ` active management ' -- when in fact investors are doing little more than mirroring the mainstream index . Now the City watchdog says it is gathering evidence on whether investors have been misled . The Financial Conduct Authority will then decide what , if any , action to take . The Daily Telegraph calculated that savers who invested in one of these funds missed out on up to # 50,000 over a period of 30 years . Gina Miller of campaign group True and Fair , which is campaigning for more transparency in the industry , said it was ` fraud in all but name ' . She said : ` If you take this definition of fraud -- the use of false representations to gain an unjust advantage -- this is fraud on an industrial scale . ` Yet no one has been investigated , let alone charged or faced prosecution . ' Justin Modray , of investment firm Candid Financial Advice , said savers had been ` paying over the odds for years ' on these funds , which are mostly run by banks . ` In many cases the people running the investments are doing nothing more than what a dumb machine can do -- there is no expertise involved whatsoever , ' he said . It comes just weeks after a lawsuit was filed against Sweden 's second largest fund house , Swedbank Robur , over claims it mis-sold investors ` closet trackers ' . The City watchdog said it is now gathering evidence on whether any British investors have been misled by fund managers and the Financial Conduct Authority will then decide what , if any , action to take -LRB- file picture -RRB- . Critics said many firms are either too lazy or scared to actively invest people 's money properly and seek out the highest returns . Andrew Telfer , at Edinburgh-based fund house Baillie Gifford , told the Financial Times : ` There are many fund managers who are closet indexing and overcharging for that . ` They have been a disservice to the industry . ' Savers typically pay 1.5 per cent a year for ` active management ' of their investments , in the belief that fund managers will pick the best shares from across the stock market . But a third of these managers investing in British companies simply copy the rise and the fall of the stock market , therefore generating mediocre returns . Miss Miller 's research found many funds were run by banks , insurers and building societies . Among the worst offenders named was the Scottish Widows UK Growth fund which has # 3billion of savers ' money , and the # 5billion Halifax UK Growth . A spokesman for Lloyds Banking Group , which runs both funds , said such investments were ` not actively marketed ' . | One in three savers ` charged fees by fund managers for virtually nothing ' Managers simply tracking their return on FTSE stock market , it is claimed . City watchdog gathering evidence on whether investors have been misled . | [[59, 72], [77, 126], [416, 494], [131, 146], [307, 373], [481, 494], [499, 574], [575, 615], [824, 915], [851, 915], [2012, 2206]] |
Apple could have an electric car ready to go on sale by 2020 , putting it in direct competition with rivals Tesla Motors and General Motors , according to an industry expert . Evidence is mounting that the tech giant is gearing up to revolutionise the automobile market , just as it did with smartphones and tablets . Images taken over the past few weeks have shown a prototype car that suggests Apple is testing the water - ahead of a release in as little as five years . Scroll down for video . Bloomberg has claimed that Apple could have a car ready by 2020 , based on images of a test car . After the first mysterious camera-mounted car was spotted in California last week , further sightings of Apple 's minivans have been posted online , with equipment on top -LRB- shown here -RRB- . According to Tim Higgins from Bloomberg , automakers ` typically spend five to seven years developing a car ' . And a 2020 timeframe would underscore Apple 's ` aggressive goals and could set the stage for a battle for customers with Tesla Motors Inc and General Motors Co. ' Both of those are planning to release a sub - # 26,000 -LRB- $ 40,000 -RRB- electric car in 2017 that can travel more than 200 miles -LRB- 320km -RRB- on a single charge . Steve LeVine , author of ` The Powerhouse , ' a book about the automotive battery industry , said on Bloomberg TV Thursday : ` Was GM really going to be able to match Tesla ? Apple can . ' This latest speculation follows sightings of mysterious camera-mounted cars registered to Apple in the US last week . Claims that Apple is building a car may seem like a leap , but it is n't the first time such projects have been discussed by the Californian firm . In an interview last year , Apple board member Mickey Drexler said that before his death in 2011 Steve Jobs had considered building a car . He told Paul Goldberger : ` Steve Jobs was gon na design an iCar . ' I think cars have an extraordinary opportunity for cool design . ' At least two videos - one recorded in California , another filmed in Florida - suggest the top-secret project is more widespread than first thought . And rumours range from a Street View-style mapping service to an electric car that will rival Tesla or a self-driving van to rival Google . The Californian footage was sent to MacRumors and shows a silver people-carrier driving down a street in Palo Alto . The Florida recording was filmed on a highway in Coral Springs and uploaded by Apple Insider . This footage shows a white Dodge Caravan fitted with cameras on the roof . As the filmmaker pulls alongside the van , they wave at the two men inside . The passenger is seen concealing an iPad from view , while the driver points to the camera and drives off . The Florida recording -LRB- pictured -RRB- was filmed in Coral Springs . This footage shows a white Dodge Caravan fitted with cameras on the roof . As the filmmaker pulls alongside the van , they wave at the two men inside and the passenger is seen concealing an iPad from view . Other reports have spotted the vans in Hawaii and Wisconsin . The latest vans have n't officially been confirmed as belonging to Apple , but the similarities with previous confirmed sightings suggests they are . The far-reaching nature of the project lends more weight to the claims Apple is developing a mapping service . With 12 cameras on top of the car , however , some have said that is too many for it to be a mapping car like Google 's Street View . Plus , reports recently claimed Apple has several hundred employees developing an electric car at a secret lab . This project has been dubbed ` Titan ' . This Apple research lab was reportedly set up late last year - meaning any car could still be years away - and is being overseen by Apple designer Sir Jonathan Ive . Apple could , of course , be using the vans for both projects . The Wall Street Journal added that hundreds of employees are working on the Titan project and boss Tim Cook approved the project close to a year ago . The Californian footage -LRB- pictured -RRB- was sent to MacRumors and shows a silver people-carrier driving down a street in Palo Alto . These reports followed rumours that Apple was developing a vehicle as part of a project that ` will change the landscape and give Tesla a run for its money . ' The claims were made in an email from an unnamed Apple employee . In an interview last year , Apple board member Mickey Drexler said that before his death in 2011 , Steve Jobs had considered building a car . An unnamed Apple employee recently hinted that the tech giant is developing a vehicle as part of a project that ` will change the landscape and give Tesla a run for its money . ' It followed sightings of an Apple-owned car fitted with cameras -LRB- pictured -RRB- in California . In particular , Apple may be working on an electric car to rival Tesla 's range -LRB- the Tesla P85D is pictured -RRB- or the email could be referring to an advanced iPhone in-car control system that would rival Tesla 's software . The head of self-driving cars for Google expects real people to be using them on public roads in two to five years . Chris Urmson said the cars would still be test vehicles , and Google would collect data on how they interact with other vehicles and pedestrians . But Mr Urmson would n't give a date for putting driverless cars on roads en masse , saying that the system has to be safe enough to work properly . He told reporters last month at the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit that he wants to reach the point where his test team no longer has to pilot the cars . He told Paul Goldberger : ` Steve Jobs was gon na design an iCar . I think cars have an extraordinary opportunity for cool design . ' Alternatively , the Apple employee 's email could be referring to an advanced iPhone in-car control system that would rival Tesla 's software . The original Dodge van with the equipment on the top was spotted by the blog Claycord in San Francisco . The blog owners apparently asked the driver what he was doing , but he refused to give an answer . The California Department of Motor Vehicles -LRB- DMV -RRB- confirmed the vehicle was leased to Apple . Last year , footage emerged of a self-driving Dodge Caravan that looked like the current Apple minivans . When contacted by MailOnline , Apple declined to comment on the car in question or what its purpose was . With 12 cameras on top of the mysterious Apple car , some have said that is too many for it to be a mapping car like Google 's Street View -LRB- pictured left -RRB- . Google launched its Street View technology in 2007 , and has refined the technology ever since -LRB- Street View screenshot near Trafalgar Square in London pictured right -RRB- . Alternatively , the vehicles spotted in California and Florida could be self-driving cars . The cameras on the mysterious vans could be used to scan the road and help engineers develop autonomous software , for example . If Apple was developing such systems , they would would rival Google 's self-driving cars -LRB- pictured -RRB- . | Bloomberg has claimed that Apple could have a car ready by 2020 . The tech giant is thought to be preparing to enter the automobile industry . Recent images showed a car registered to Apple with equipment on top . They may be preparing an electric car to go head to head with Tesla . 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Care worker Melissa Swift admitted trying to kill three of her colleagues by poisoning them with bleach . A care home worker could be jailed for life after admitting trying to kill three of her colleagues by poisoning them with bleach . Melissa Swift pleaded guilty to attempting to murder her co-workers at Goldfield Court in West Bromwich in July and August last year . The 23-year-old was arrested after 32 people showed signs of food poisoning at the home which provides care for the elderly . She had tried to spread a ` bleach-type oxidant ' in her colleagues ' drinks , Birmingham Crown Court heard . The fridge was in a communal area which may have been accessed by residents at the home . Swift - a former police special constable - also admitted to sending two letters threatening to kill the recipients , of which one was sent to her sister , Lulla Swift . Swift admitted three counts of attempted murder - which carry a maximum sentence of life in prison - and two counts of threatening to kill at Birmingham Crown Court today . The court heard how Swift was attempting to kill three colleagues - Amy Garbett , Billy McCann , and Sharon Moss - by poisoning them when dozens took ill at the home in August . Adrian Keeling , prosecuting , said : ` It 's the case she intended to poison three of her colleagues at Goldfield Court , and made threats to kill on two other individuals . ' She was arrested in August after 32 people suffered headaches , nausea and diarrhoea at the home . Police searched the home and seized 400 drinks and food items from fridges in communal and private areas . Among those who took ill was a resident in her 90s . Four people were hospitalised as a result of the incident though all made a good recovery . Speaking after the hearing , Detective Chief Inspector Michaela Kerr , who led the investigation , said Swift 's offending against ` vulnerable people in a care home setting ' was ` particularly heinous ' . Officers launched an inquiry when they had a tip-off regarding Swift about ' a change in her behaviour ' . Swift tried to spread a ` bleach-type oxidant ' in her colleagues ' drinks at Goldfield Court care home in West Bromwich . DCI Kerr said : ` She told someone things like ' I feel like I 'm going to hurt somebody ' , and ` I 'm going to hurt people ' . ' It also emerged that Swift had been a special constable with West Midlands Police until the month prior to her arrest , when she resigned . DCI Kerr added that Swift ` deceived her colleagues and hatched a plan to cause ill to those she worked with as a result of some malice , for which we have never truly discovered the cause ' . She said : ` She not only thought out a way of poisoning her workmates but also followed the plan through and administered bleach to their drinks , leaving them in the usual staff fridge where she knew they would go . ` The plan was dangerous , reckless and hugely alarming . We do know that the poisons were administered into drinks that everybody in that care home had access to . ' ` There is nothing to have stopped anyone from consuming the drinks she tampered with and , given the nature of her profession and workplace as a care provider , she went against everything her dedicated colleagues worked for . ` Thankfully , no one was seriously injured as a result of what she did , but the story could so easily have been different . ' Police officers remove evidence after 32 people at the home fell ill following the poisoning of drinks by Swift . Care home resident Brenda Stephenson , 89 , a grandmother-of-four who has lived at the home for two and a half years , said : ` She was always really nice and polite and seemed to enjoy her job as far as I could see . ` But you never know how people really feel on the inside and she was very quiet . Nobody could believe it when she was arrested , it shocked everybody here . ` If you ca n't trust carers , who can you trust ? She deserved everything she gets . ` We had police here going through all our fridges at the time , it was very surreal and extremely concerning . You expect carers to care for you , not to try and kill you . ' Another resident Michael Peach , 72 , who has lived at the care home for two years , added : ` Police emptied our fridges and they just left my loaf of bread . ` They even took my jellied eels . I am really shocked by it all . ' Goldfield Court is described as ` extra care housing ' for older people . There are 93 flats at the site , run by Housing & Care 21 . The development includes lounges , a restaurant , a hair salon , a guest suite , an activity room and gardens for residents . Flats can be rented rented or purchased under a shared ownership scheme and start at more than # 33,000 for a quarter share and # 107,000 for a 75 per cent share . In its most recent inspection of the sheltered housing complex , independent regulator the Care Quality Commission -LRB- CQC -RRB- found the site was meeting all standards . A routine inspection carried out in October last year concluded the measures in place ` protected people who lived there from the risk of harm and abuse ' . Swift , who was remanded in custody , will be sentenced in April . | Melissa Swift admitted trying to poison three colleagues at Goldfield Court . 32 staff and residents at the West Bromwich care home took ill last year . Swift , 23 , put ` bleach-like oxidant ' in drinks in communal fridge in August . 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Universities are paying agencies millions to recruit overseas students who boost their coffers . Home students suffer as lectures are dumbed down to help those with poor English , academics say . And some institutions enrol lucrative non-EU students ` regardless of their language skills ' , it was claimed . A study by Times Higher Education -LRB- THE -RRB- found 106 universities spent # 86million recruiting abroad in 2013 to 2014 , or # 1,767 per student -- a 16.5 per cent increase on two years before . The Russell Group of top universities were some of the top spenders , with Sheffield , Glasgow and Cardiff each spending more than # 6million from 2011 to 2014 . Coventry spent the most , paying out # 10.2 million in commission and VAT to recruit 5,634 students , according to data obtained under the Freedom of Information Act . However , a university spokesman said : ` By error the figures ... included substantial non-agent related costs , and therefore do not represent the university 's spend . ' The University of Bedfordshire spent # 9.5 million and Middlesex University spent # 8.8 million including VAT . Giving money to recruitment agents is worthwhile for institutions because the average fee paid by a student from outside the EU last year was # 11,289 -- or # 13,425 for laboratory-based courses . Fees for UK and EU students are capped at # 9,000 a year . Liz Reisberg , formerly of the Centre for International Higher Education , at Boston College in the US , and now an independent consultant , told THE the situation was ` staggering ' . Of 158 universities that gave data , all but 19 used agents to enrol non-EU students . At the 124 institutions that gave a breakdown of admissions , there were 58,257 international students enrolled using agents in 2013-14 . This month , a separate THE survey found more than a third of academics thought foreign undergraduates did not speak or write good English . One admitted to The Best University Workplace Survey that tutors ` lower the level of classes so everyone can keep up -- to the disadvantage of native speakers ' . A Russell Group lecturer called the issue the sector 's ` dirty little secret ' . The average fee paid by student from outside the EU last year was # 11,289 a year to study in the UK . A respondent at a university in the Midlands said it tried ` to attract as many international students as possible regardless of their language skills . ' As the survey was anonymous , there is no suggestion the complaints came from institutions that pay agencies fees to recruit internationally . Nicola Dandridge , of Universities UK , which represents the sector , said : ` International students are subject to numerous tests to ensure they meet high English language requirements . ' The group said official guidance puts an onus on universities to ensure agents act ` ethically and responsibly ' . | 106 universities spent # 86 million recruiting abroad in 2013 to 2014 . Russell Group of top universities were some of the top spenders . Average fee for student from outside the EU last year was # 11,289 . Fees for UK and EU students are capped at # 9,000 a year . Third of academics say some students do not speak or write good English . | [[309, 458], [509, 576], [1124, 1261], [1198, 1320], [2177, 2258], [1321, 1379], [1790, 1800], [1803, 1861], [1841, 1930]] |
The smile on 11-year-old Tanjin 's face as he plays football on the tiny island of Lampedusa hides the life-threatening journey he took to get there . He is one of 2,000 asylum seekers to land on Italy 's southern port since last weekend - having risked their lives crossing the rough Mediterranean waters on smuggling boats . The Eritrean boy left his family behind and if he is sent back too , he faces being conscripted into the country 's military . For that reason , the boy is likely to remain in Europe where he will continue his education . Escaped : 11-year-old Tanjin left his family behind in Eritrea and he faces military conscription if he is sent back . Refugees : Tenjin -LRB- right -RRB- is one of 2,000 asylum seekers to land on Italy 's southern port since last weekend . New life : Many of the migrants who landed in Lampadusa this week risked their lives crossing the rough Mediterranean waters on rickety smuggling boats . Alone : Youngsters like Tenjin will be transferred to a reception centre on the mainland that specialises in dealing with minors who reach the country unaccompanied . Hope : Despite the harsh surroundings they find themselves in , many migrants seem happy to have escaped the horrors and conflicts of their home countries . He will now be transferred to a reception centre on the mainland that specialises in dealing with minors who reach the country alone . Several children did not survive the trip . As many as 300 migrants are thought to have drowned on the rough Mediterranean waters after being ordered to get on flimsy rubber dinghies from Libya . While Tanjin worked on his dribbling , Somali teenager Abdenajib was calling worried relatives back home . ' I am saying that I 'm in Italy now , it 's good . They see , I am saying that I have n't died , ' he said after the conversation with his mother and sister who occupy a refugee camp in Kenya . Abdenajib acknowledges how lucky he was to survive a day and a half at sea - just days after 29 migrants had perished from exposure . And speaking through the chain-link fence at Lampedusa 's migrant reception centre , the 15-year-old revealed his dream was to become a doctor . He said : ' I want help , I want to learn and education . I want to go to Norway . ' Exodus : More than 170,000 migrants from the Africa , the Middle East and South Asia landed in Italy last year . Survivor : As many as 300 migrants drowned crossing the Mediterranean on flimsy rubber dinghies in Libya . Suriviors : These girls who wait anxiously for a ferry to Sicily are lucky , having survived the dangerous Mediterranean waters . Fleeing terror : Some of the migrants in Lampedusa were forced to flee the violent spread of militancy in Libya . Breaking point : Lampedusa struggled to cope with a huge influx of newly-arrived migrants as aid organisations warned the Libya crisis means thousands more could be on their way . His journey began in Kenya , from where he travelled through Uganda and Sudan before finally reaching the Libyan capital Tripoli . There , he handed over # 700 to smugglers for the boat trip to Italy . Most of the migrants on Lampedusa - including Adam from Mali - were rescued by the Italian coastguard or by merchant ships . He said : ` We were in the first boat and that 's why we did n't have problems because Italians took us in when the waves started coming towards us . ` As for me , I need Italian citizenship . Here , we are all tired . Since I left the north of Mali until now , there have been issues . ' Mass emigration : More than 5,000 migrants - including those fleeing the Libya crisis - have arrived in Italy since the start of January alone which is a 59 per cent increase on the same time last year . Death at sea : More than 300 African migrants are believed to have died at sea this week alone , some of which are trying to escape the spread of militancy in Libya . Danger : Most of the migrants on Lampedusa were rescued by the Italian coastguard or by merchant ships . The sudden surge in arrivals has stretched the island 's reception facilities to breaking point as the centre struggles to deal with three times the number of migrants it was designed to . More than 170,000 migrants from the Africa , the Middle East and South Asia landed in Italy last year and the trend since the start of the year suggests that number will be surpassed in 2015 . Amnesty International said the European Union 's limited coastal patrol operation off Italy was desperately ill-equipped to cope with the soaring numbers . Its spokesperson said : ` Unless the void of Italy 's now defunct lifesaving Mare Nostrum search and rescue operation is filled , refugees and migrants will continue to die in great numbers at sea . ' | Tanjin from Eritrea is among 2,000 to land on the Island in the last five days . He left his family behind and faces military conscription if he is sent back . Around 300 migrants are thought to have drowned on their way from Libya . 170,000 migrants from Asia and Africa landed on the Italian island in 2014 . Trend since start of the year suggests that figure will be surpassed in 2015 . | [[151, 218], [164, 265], [679, 779], [714, 789], [809, 821], [826, 855], [327, 366], [396, 453], [559, 611], [616, 646], [647, 667], [1450, 1598], [2400, 2484], [3744, 3774], [3788, 3823], [2319, 2377], [2746, 2818], [4235, 4291], [4296, 4382]] |
British and American spies reportedly stole confidential codes from Dutch SIM card manufacturer to eavesdrop on mobile phones around the world , an intelligence leak has revealed . NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden gave leaked files to The Intercept detailing how the American agency and its British counterparts GCHQ stole encryption keys that keep mobile communications private . The company targeted was Gemalto who produce billions of electronic chips for mobile phones and next generation credit cards . It operates in 85 countries and its SIM cards cover more than 1.5 billion mobile users globally for clients such as AT&T , T-Mobile , Verizon and Sprint . The hacks are thought to have taken place in 2010 and 2011 and led to the theft of 300,000 keys from Somalia , Iran , Afghanistan , Yemen , India , Serbia , Iceland and Tajikistan . SIM heist : GCHQ slides revealed the spy agency wanted to steal encryption keys which help keep mobile communications private . Security breech : GCHQ also planted ` malicious software ' on Gemalto 's computers to obtain encryption keys and boasted in a slide : ` Successfully implanted several machines and believe we have their entire network ' Phone intercepts : Leaked documents given to The Intercept by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden -LRB- pictured -RRB- revealed how the American agency and British-based GCHQ hacked into a Dutch company . With these encryption keys , the intelligence agencies would have the ability to collect both voice and data information - such as text messages - from a large portion of the world 's communications . The keys are used to decipher the communications between mobile phones and their network providers which would otherwise be received as a ` garbled mess ' . Stealing them also sidesteps the need to get permission from telecom companies or a warrant for a wire-tap - and it leaves no trace on the wireless provider 's network that communications have been hacked into . The Intercept claims GCHQ planted malicious software on several of Gemalto 's computers to gain access to its internal network in order to obtain these keys . It also received slides from GCHQ in which the author boasted : ` Successfully implanted several machines and believe we have their entire network . ' The encrypted connection between a mobile device and its wireless network is what keeps the communications private . And all mobile communications on a phone depend on the SIM card which guards this encryption key . In some countries , the electronic chips are even used to transfer money safely . An encryption key known as a ` Ki ' is burned onto them when they are manufactured and a copy of this key is also given to the mobile provider , which is how they recognise a phone on its network . When a mobile connects to its wireless provider - and the Ki 's match up - it creates a ` secret handshake ' which is encrypted . Even if GCHQ intercepted the phone call , it would be interpreted as a garbled mess . But by stealing the encryption keys , it can decrypt this information and essentially listen into the phone calls and intercept text messages . A document from the NSA revealed the US agency could process between 12 and 22 million keys by 2009 , which could later be used to spy on targets . It predicted that more than 50 million keys could be accessed every second in the future . The GCHQ 's operation to target Gemalto was called ` Dapino Gamma ' and in 2011 , it launched an attempt to harvest the email accounts of Gemalto employees in France and Poland . A top-secret document said one of the aims of the operation was ` getting into French HQ ' of Gemalto - one of its global headquarters - ` to get into core data repositories ' . It also wanted to intercept the private communications of employees in Poland which ` could lead to penetration into one or more ' of the factories where the encryption keys were burned onto the SIM cards . Another GCHQ document from May 2011 indicated it was in the process of ` targeting ' more than a dozen Gemalto facilities across the globe including in Germany , Mexico , Brazil , Canada , China , India , Italy , Russia , Sweden , Spain , Japan and Singapore . The file also suggested GCHQ was preparing similar key theft operations against one of Gemalto 's competitors - German SIM card giants Giesecke and Devrient . It also penetrated ` authentication servers ' which allow it to decrypt data and voice communications between a target 's mobile phone and the connection it makes with its network provider . An accompanying slide read : ` Very happy with the data so far and working through the vast quantity of product . ' Oblivious : Gemalto was unaware of the hack and the spying on its employees according to its executive vice president Paul Beverly , who told The Intercept : ` I 'm disturbed , quite concerned that this has happened ' Line of duty : A GCHQ spokesperson said : ` All of GCHQ 's work is carried out in accordance with a strict legal and policy framework , which ensures that our activities are authorised , necessary and proportionate ' As part of the covert operations against Gemalto , spies from GCHQ who were supported by the NSA mined the private communications of unwitting engineers and other company employees in multiple countries . Gemalto was unaware of the hack and the spying on its employees according to its executive vice president Paul Beverly . The company which brought in # 1.7 billion in revenue in 2013 - and provides SIM cards for billions of people - is a global leader in digital security , producing banking cards , mobile payment systems , two-factor authentication devices used for online security , hardware tokens used for securing buildings and offices , electronic passports and identification cards . The Dutch multi-national , whose motto is ` security to be free ' provides chips to Vodafone in Europe , France 's Orange and EE in the UK . Royal KPN , the largest Dutch wireless network provider , also uses Gemalto technology . In Asia , Gemalto 's chips are used by China Unicom , Japan 's NTT and Taiwan 's Chungwa Telecom , as well as scores of wireless network providers throughout Africa and the Middle East . The company 's security technology is used by more than 3,000 financial institutions and 80 government organizations . Among its clients are Visa , Mastercard , American Express , JP Morgan Chase and Barclays . It also provides chips for use in luxury cars , including those made by Audi and BMW . He told The Intercept : ` I 'm disturbed , quite concerned that this has happened . ` The most important thing for me is to understand exactly how this was done , so we can take every measure to ensure that it does n't happen again , and also to make sure that there 's no impact on the telecom operators that we have served in a very trusted manner for many years . ` What I want to understand is what sort of ramifications it has , or could have , on any of our customers . ' A spokesperson from GCHQ said it does not comment on intelligence matters , but added : ` All of GCHQ 's work is carried out in accordance with a strict legal and policy framework , which ensures that our activities are authorised , necessary and proportionate , and that there is rigorous oversight , including from the Secretary of State , the Interception and Intelligence Services Commissioners and the parliamentary Intelligence and Security Committee . ` All our operational processes rigorously support this position . In addition , the UK 's interception regime is entirely compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights . ' A spokeswoman for Gemalto said the manufacturer has so far ` made no links ' between previous hacking attempts it was already aware of and the new reports . She said : ` We take this publication very seriously and will devote all resources necessary to fully investigate and understand the scope of such highly sophisticated technique to try to obtain SIM card data . ` There have been many reported state sponsored attacks as of late , that all have gained attention both in the media and amongst businesses , this truly emphasises how serious cyber security is in this day and age . ' | America 's NSA allegedly worked with British intelligence agency GCHQ . The agencies stole encryption keys to hack into mobile communications . The hacks took place between 2010 and 2011 - with 300,000 keys stolen . Company being targeted was Gemalto who produce billions of SIM cards . NSA whistleblower Ed Snowden gave leaked documents to The Intercept . 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Almost 500,000 unemployed people have had their welfare payments suspended for between four weeks and up to three years for breaching rules . The Department of Work and Pensions said that jobseekers can have their benefits stopped if they fail to apply for enough jobs , turn down a job offer , or turn up late or fail to show for interviews at their local Job Centre . The DWP confirmed that 466,000 Jobseeker 's Allowance Claimants -LRB- JSA -RRB- were sanctioned in the year ending September 2014 . Work and Pension secretary Iain Duncan Smith announced today almost 500,000 people on Jobseeker 's Allowance have been sanctioned for failing to adhere to the rules governing their attempts to find a new job . However , the figure was approximately 100,000 less than the previous twelve months . According to the DWP : ` Sanctions are a necessary part of the benefits system , encouraging people to engage with the support on offer . More than 70 per cent of claimants say they are more likely to follow the rules if they know they risk having their benefits stopped . ' The DWP said that staff only sanction claimants as a last resort and only in a small number of cases . Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith said : ` The vast majority of people on benefits want to work - and take up all the support on offer to move into a job . We can see this from the record numbers of people in work and falling unemployment . ` But where people do n't play by the rules : do n't accept the support on offer , or refuse to take work , it 's only right that there should be consequences . ` Sanctions are a key part of the contract we have with jobseekers . We must not forget that it is hardworking British taxpayers who fund the welfare system , and we have a duty to them to ensure their taxes are spent fairly . ' Job hunters can have their benefits stopped for four weeks if they are late for a Jobcentre interview . The newly released figures show that approximately six per cent of claimants are sanctioned in any given month . In total , between October 2013 and September 2014 the 724,000 sanctions were issued against jobseekers . Some of those jobseekers were sanctioned more than once . In the previous 12 months , there were 894,000 sanctions . The new figures show that 35 per cent of those sanctioned had failed to actively look for work . Almost one in three refused to participate in employment programmes to help with job hunting , while just under a quarter - 24 per cent - missed a meeting at the Jobcentre without good reason . However , the Joseph Rowntree Foundation warned that benefits sanctions can be counter productive . A spokesman said : ` Benefit sanctions are disproportionately affecting young people under 25 , and there is evidence of severe impacts on homeless people and other vulnerable groups ; . ` International evidence indicates that benefit sanctions substantially raise exits from benefits , and may increase short-term job entry ; but there are unfavourable longer-term outcomes for earnings , job quality and employment retention . ` There are concerns that welfare conditionality can have unintended consequences , including : distancing people from support ; causing hardship and even destitution ; displacing rather than resolving issues such as street homelessness and anti-social behaviour ; and negative impacts on `` third parties '' , particularly children . ' Jobseekers can face intermediate and higher level sanctions depending on the nature and frequency of their mistakes . Intermediate sanctions can see benefits suspended for between four and 13 weeks and can be invoked for failing to show up for interviews , refusing to engage with employing schemes or failing to update a CV . The first sanction normally leads to a four week suspension , while a repeat within the same year sees benefits stopped for 13 weeks . Higher level sanctions apply if someone is sacked for misconduct from their last job , or left the job without good reason . Jobseekers who fail to apply for suitable positions recommended by Jobcentre staff can also be hit with higher level sanctions . The first higher level sanction is 13 weeks without benefits followed by 26 weeks for a second error . A third higher level sanction within 12 months attracts a three year suspension . | Almost 500,000 people had their Jobseeker 's Allowance stopped last year . Claimants had payments suspended for failing to stick to strict rules . Suspensions can range from just four weeks to three years . 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It can be tricky to know how much money to save from one month to the next , especially when balancing budgets and having to pay out for unexpected bills . But a new service takes the hassle out of this by securely tracking your spending habits and automatically saving a small amount for you each week . Named Digit , the service only transfers what it thinks you can afford and adjusts this amount accordingly to help you easily build up a nest egg . Each time a Digit account is opened and linked to a bank account , the service automatically sets up a savings account for that user -LRB- pictured -RRB- . Once or twice a week , Digit transfers money from the bank to the Digit savings account based on how much money the user has , and how much they 've been spending recently . Digit was designed in San Francisco and connects to bank accounts to analyse income and spending . Each time an account is opened and linked to a bank account , Digit automatically sets up a savings account for that user . Once or twice a week , Digit transfers money from the bank to the Digit savings account based on how much money the user has , and how much they 've been spending recently . Digit securely and anonymously connects to bank accounts and analyses income and spending . Each time an account is opened and linked to a bank account , Digit automatically sets up a savings account for the user . The website uses 256-bit bank-level security , and does n't store bank login details . A user 's information is anonymised , encrypted and securely stored and all funds held within Digit are insured up to a balance of $ 250,000 -LRB- # 162,750 -RRB- . This is typically between $ 5 -LRB- # 3 -RRB- and $ 50 -LRB- # 32 -RRB- but is never more than the user can afford . Over time , the service uses a built-in algorithm to learn more about the user 's spending habits and adjust payments accordingly . And if the user ever needs extra money , they can transfer it back at any time for free . To transfer money , users just need to send Digit a text and they will release the funds back to the account . ` Digit automatically figures out when and how much is safe to save based on your lifestyle , ' explained the firm . ` Digit does n't require you to figure out an arbitrary amount to transfer every month . ` We believe so strongly in our math and the ability to safely identify money you do n't need that if we overdraft your account we 'll pay the fee . ' Accounts can be accessed and managed using the mobile site or desktop dashboard . Transfers are typically between $ 5 -LRB- # 3 -RRB- and $ 50 -LRB- # 32 -RRB- but are never more than the user can afford . Over time , the service uses a built-in algorithm to learn more about the user 's spending habits and if the user ever needs extra money they can transfer it back at any time for free using text -LRB- pictured -RRB- . In terms of security , Digit uses 256-bit bank-level security , and does n't store bank login details . A user 's information is anonymised , encrypted and securely stored and all funds held within Digit are insured up to a balance of $ 250,000 -LRB- # 162,750 -RRB- . Digit supports more than 2,500 banks and credit unions but is currently only available in the US . The firm said it is hoping to expand internationally in the future , however . If a user wants to close a Digit account they email the service and any remaining funds in the Digit account is automatically transferred back to the original checking account on the next business day . Accounts can be accessed and managed using the mobile site or desktop dashboard -LRB- pictured -RRB- . Security-wise , Digit said it uses 256-bit bank-level security , and does n't store bank login details . A user 's information is anonymised , encrypted and securely stored and all funds held are insured up to $ 250,000 -LRB- # 162,750 -RRB- . | Digit connects to a US bank account and analyses income and spending . It uses 256-bit bank-level security and does n't store login details . Digit regularly transfers money from the account to the user 's Digit savings . This is typically $ 5 -LRB- # 3 -RRB- to $ 50 -LRB- # 32 -RRB- based on what the user can afford . It does this by tracking spending and learning the user 's habits over time . Money can be transferred back at any time and the service is free . Currently only available to US customers but hoping to roll out service worldwide . | [[835, 881], [1180, 1185], [1241, 1271], [1395, 1439], [1395, 1406], [1446, 1481], [2901, 2939], [2901, 2906], [2946, 2981], [3647, 3693], [3647, 3652], [3700, 3735], [319, 411], [1647, 1718], [2536, 2545], [2550, 2577], [1764, 1773], [1776, 1881], [2660, 2669], [2672, 2757], [1937, 1985], [2047, 2096], [2791, 2860], [3147, 3152], [3206, 3245], [3246, 3324], [3260, 3312]] |
Pierce Brosnan and wife Keely Shaye Smith have been married for 14 years . However , they have n't lost any of their passion for each other , as they were spotted on Thursday sharing a warm embrace on the beach in Hawaii . The duo own a property there , and frequently hop between the island and their home in Malibu , which caught on fire over a week ago . Scroll down for video ... Still so in love : Pierce Brosnan and his wife Keely Shaye Smith looked smitten even after 14 years of marriage as they shared an embrace in Hawaii on Thursday . Couple 's retreat : Pierce and wife Keely were spotted without teenage sons Dylan or Paris as they took a trip to the beach on Thursday . Pierce was on the scene in Malibu when the blaze was happening . The LA Times reported the fire , which is believed to have started in the garage , took only 30 minutes to put out . Damage to the property will cost $ 1m to repair . Smoke : The actor 's Malibu mansion suffered from a fire on February 12 and reportedly suffered $ 1m in damage . A scene : The LA Times reported the fire , which is believed to have started in the garage , took only 30 minutes to put out . The fire at his Malibu house was not minor . Brosnan , who was home with Smith and two of his sons at the time , Dylan and Paris , could be seen distraught as he spoke on his phone while firefighters put out the blaze . TMZ report that Brosnan said in his 911 call ` I 've got to go now in case I get blown up . ' Investigators stayed on the scene at the 13,000 square-foot residence for hours after the blaze was put out as they tried to determine what the cause was . One neighbor , Andy Stern , claimed ; ` Their last house totally burned down several years ago , then it took them several years to build this house . ' Romantic : Pierce recently gushed about his wife in an interview with The Independent , sharing : ` When Keely looks at me , I go weak ' In Hawaii the couple were both dressed for a day on the beach as they stepped out in Kauai , Hawaii , where they own a home together . Pierce sported a loose-fitting light blue T-shirt , which he coupled with a pair of patterned green shorts . The 61-year-old GoldenEye star also donned a wide-brimmed beige hat , and had a pair of black sunglasses clipped to his shirt . Keely wore a low-cut black tank top , which she coupled with a coordinating , fitted black skirt and a large straw hat . True bond : Pierce married Keely in 2001 , 10 years after his first wife , Cassandra Harris , passed away at age 43 following a battle with ovarian cancer . She sported a pair of black sunglasses , and was seen carrying a pair of bright pink flip flops as the two walked along the beach . Pierce married Keely in 2001 , 10 years after his first wife , Cassandra Harris , passed away at age 43 following a battle with ovarian cancer . Years later and the star is still in awe of his wife 's strength and support for him , gushing about her in a March interview with the Independent . He puts love first : Brosnan , pictured in November , has said , ' I love her vitality , her passion . She has this strength that I would n't be able to live without . When Keely looks at me , I go weak ' ' I love her vitality , her passion , ' he said . ` She has this strength that I would n't be able to live without . When Keely looks at me , I go weak . ' The couple have two children together , sons 13-year-old Paris and 18-year-old Dylan , the latter of whom recently made his debut as a model for Saint Laurent . Recently Pierce filmed the upcoming thriller Urge , which co-stars Alexis Knapp , Ashley Greene , and Justin Chatwin . It follows a group of friends on holiday who experiment with a drug that causes them to lose their inhibitions . It is expected to be released this year . | The garage of Pierce 's Malibu home caught fire on February 11 . The blaze was put out in 30 minutes as the actor stood on the sidelines . | [[749, 852], [749, 761], [832, 865], [1029, 1036], [1039, 1142], [1029, 1038], [1122, 1155]] |
It 's coming up to two years she left her spot on The View after 10 years , amid widespread reports she was fired . And it seems Elizabeth Hasselbeck , the co-host of Fox & Friends , is still bitter over how she departed her old stomping ground . The 37-year-old is set to appear on the Rachael Ray Show on Tuesday , but a teaser of the interview obtained by People shows she does n't hold back when discussing her time at the panel . ` No . I 've done my time , ' she said . ' I did my time , I was outta there . ' Scroll down for video . Never going back : Elizabeth Hasselbeck says on an upcoming episode of the Rachael Ray Show that she has ` done my time ' at The View and will not go back . ' I was outta there ' : Hasselbeck spoke with Rachael Rat about her time at The View in an interview that will air Tuesday . ' I was thankful to have the decade that I did there ... and , you know what ? ` You break up with me , I 'm not going to kiss you ! ' Ray was questioning whether Hasselbeck would ever return to the ABC panel , even if just ` for a few days ' , amid a major shakeup at the show . Hasselbeck said she does not watch The View anymore and is not aware of the goings-on . In January , news that new host Rosie Perez was about to be pulled from lineup leaked to the media . The leak is said to have forced ABC bosses to change their mind about how to handle Perez , who is on contract until August . Then , on February 6 , Rosie O'Donnell abruptly quit . She said she needed to focus on her family in the wake of the breakdown of her two-year marriage to wife Michelle Rounds . Old times : Hasselbeck appeared on The View from 2003 to 2013 , when she was said to be fired . The 52-year-old married Rounds in June 2012 and the couple adopted a baby daughter named Dakota the following year . The two split in November , though remain close it seems , with O'Donnell posting a photo of Rounds on her Instagram account on Christmas Eve . O'Donnell also has daughters Chelsea and Vivienne and son Blake from her first marriage to Kelli Carpenter , and son Parker who she adopted in 1995 . O'Donnell announced in 2009 that Carpenter had moved out two years earlier , and she started dating Rounds in the summer of 2011 . The View 's flailing ratings have also called into question the future of the show . Hasselbeck , meanwhile , left The View in July 2013 . Earlier , in March , inside sources at ABC said she was set to be fired , after viewer polling showed she did not resonate with the audience . Viewers reportedly thought Hasselbeck was too conservative . Flashback : Hosts of The View Elisabeth Hasselbeck , Joy Behar , Whoopi Goldberg , Barbara Walters and Sherri Shepherd attend an event together in New York in 2009 . Barbara Walters , then still leading the panel , said at the time the rumors were false . But ABC announced Hasselbeck was leaving on July 9 , and her last day was July 10 . In September 2013 she joined Fox News ' Fox & Friends , where she says she remains more than happy . ` It 's a great mix where we are , ' Hasselbeck told Ray . ' I have to say , Steve -LRB- Doocy -RRB- and Brian -LRB- Kilmeade -RRB- are so funny and interesting and wise and smart . ` And they take such good care of me . ' ` They take care of me ' : Hasselbeck is now a cohost of Fox & Friends , alongside Steve Doocy -LRB- left -RRB- and Brian Kilmeade -LRB- right -RRB- . Here they interview model Candice Swanepoel . | Hasselbeck left The View in July 2013 , amid reports she was fired . She now co-hosts Fox & Friends on Fox News . Says she ` did her time ' at the show and would not return . Set to appear on The Rachael Ray Show on Tuesday . | [[2318, 2328], [2343, 2371], [2372, 2379], [2382, 2390], [2393, 2443], [2916, 2969], [3267, 3310], [442, 460], [478, 491], [559, 673], [637, 640], [678, 696], [247, 314]] |
A report card detailing future Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi 's time as a schoolboy in Iraq has revealed the bloodthirsty Sunni extremist struggled with English and had to repeat his final year . Despite his current role as the head of a terror organisation that has brought rape and massacre to vast swathes of the Middle East , Baghdadi 's tutors describe him as a ` well behaved ' student . The certificate - which addresses Baghdadi by his real name Ibrahim Awad Ibrahim - goes on to detail his talent for mathematics and love of geography at Samarra High School for Boys , the latter of which perhaps helps to explain the brutal expansionist policies of his self-declared caliphate . Despite his progress in certain subjects , Baghdadi failed his final year in 1990 at the age of 18 or 19 and was forced to resit his exams - almost certainly alongside younger students . Leader : Passport photos attached to the top of the documents show a young man with thick eyebrows who bears a striking resemblance to the extremist Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi ' Engaged : The certificate - which addresses Baghdadi by his real name Ibrahim Awad Ibrahim - details his talent for mathematics and love of geography at Samarra High School for Boys . The Samarra High School for Boys certificate calls Baghdadi by his real name Ibrahim Awad Ibrahim , although it does not use his tribal suffix al-Badr . It also names his parents as being individuals named Awad and Alia - something an education official familiar with Baghdadi 's background later confirmed as correct , according to the Washington Post . The document - first published by the German broadcaster ARD on Wednesday - describes Baghdadi as a student with a solid 80 per cent average score . He performed far better in some subjects than others , however , soaring ahead with a 98 per cent average score in maths , 90 per cent in geography - but only 57 per cent in English , meaning he only scraped a pass grade by just seven per cent . Interestingly for somebody who now speaks in an elaborate and difficult to master classical Arabic whenever delivering his radical sermons , Baghdadi was a fairly average Arabic student at school , scoring an 81 per cent pass grade . The Samarra High School for Boys certificate calls Baghdadi by his real name Ibrahim Awad Ibrahim , although it does not use his tribal suffix al-Badr . Pages : The document - first published by the German broadcaster ARD on Wednesday - describes Baghdadi as a student with a solid 80 per cent average score . Transformation : Since announcing himself as leader of the Islamic State , al-Baghdadi 's bloodthirsty thugs have carried out thousands of brutal executions in the region . Yesterday it emerged that Baghdadi was once a secretary working in office administration . The terrorist was captured by American soldiers in 2004 in Iraq , and records from the time have revealed his life before he turned to terror . The declassified documents show that al-Baghdadi - registered under his full name of Ibrahim Awad Ibrahim Al Badr - was held for 10 months in a military prison in the south of the country . Spectacles : Yesterday it emerged that Baghdadi was once a secretary working in office admin . The terrorist 's status was listed as ` civilian detainee ' , which means he was not then officially thought to be an insurgent . His occupation was written as ` Administrative Work -LRB- Secretary -RRB- ' . He was registered as married , and an uncle is listed as being his next of kin - although all of his relatives ' names have been redacted . It is believed he was detained during a raid aimed at arresting his friend , named as Nessayif Numan Nessayif , in Fallujah . The records , obtained by Business Insider , were released through a Freedom of Information Act request . Although his date of birth is also redacted , he is believed to be 43-years old-and has a wife and a young son . Friends of al-Baghdadi have previously told of how he was a talented footballer , with one former team-mate even describing him as the ` Lionel Messi of our team ' . He was also remembered as a shy and unassuming young man who was interested in religious studies , before his radicalisation to a dangerous extremist . Since rising to power within the Islamic State , al-Baghdadi 's brutal thugs have shocked the world with their sadistic and savage murder of thousands of people in Iraq , Syria and Libya . The terror group - believed to have more than 30,000 soldiers - have revelled in posting graphic images and videos of murders including beheadings and burning victims alive . There is a $ 10 million bounty on Baghdadi 's head after the US State Department listed him as a ` Specially Designated Global Terrorist ' . Making them rich : Mohamed Alhakim claimed that dozens of bodies with surgical incisions and missing body parts have been found in shallow mass graves near ISIS stronghold Mosul -LRB- pictured -RRB- over the past few weeks . Militants : Each of the letters is signed with a purple stamp , indicating the province from which it was sent . They are understood to have been handed to ISIS ' network of messengers and fighters . He was seen publicly in a slick propaganda video last July for the first time in years , sporting a long beard and black robes to deliver a sermon . Speaking in Mosul 's central Mosque , Baghdadi announced that the lands his group had conquered were now part of the new Islamic State and announced himself as the ` caliph ' or leader . Under his leadership , ISIS has spearheaded a militant offensive that has overrun much of Iraq 's Sunni Arab heartland since June after seizing major territory in neighbouring Syria , and carried out a series of atrocities in both countries . During their domination in the area , the group have been pegged back in recent weeks due to a series of air strikes which have resulted in deaths and the loss of important strategic locations . It was rumored that he was killed or wounded by a US airstrike last November , but the group moved to quash this by releasing an audio recording purporting to be him , in which he encouraged militants to attack Saudi Arabia . | Terror leader was described as ` well behaved ' in school report issued by staff at Samarra High School for Boys . Certificate outlines his talent for mathematics and a love of geography . But he barely scrapped a pass in English and had to resit his final year . 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A screening of hit-film Fifty Shades of Grey turned ugly when two gangs of women clashed in the cinema aisles . The screaming match took place at Barnsley 's Parkway cinema during the Valentine 's Day showing of E.L. James ' raunchy blockbuster . The row became so heated it drowned out the closing soundtrack of the movie - which meant many disgruntled cinema-goers missed the climax . The two gangs of women clashed in cinema aisles at Barnsley 's Parkway cinema -LRB- pictured -RRB- . One said : ` There was a group of women , I wo n't call them ladies , who were talking loudly and laughing all the way through the film . ` Someone asked them to be quiet but things turned nasty and they just got louder . ' I could n't hear any of the dialogue . I had been looking forward to seeing the film for weeks and then I completely missed the end because of those stupid idiots . ' The screaming match took place at a screening of Fifty Shades of Grey , starring Dakota Johnson -LRB- pictured -RRB- . Another said : ` Things got a bit heated and people were arguing and telling them to be quiet , it just spoiled the whole night . ` These were middle-aged women who were just idiots and who did n't know how to behave in a cinema . ' Cinema owner Rob Younger said : ' I have been in the business for a long but I have never seen anything like this before . ` Quite clearly these people did n't know how to behave in a cinema even though they were of an age where you think they would . ` We were really shocked by the behaviour of a handful of people and they have now been banned from the building . ` We were aware of all the hype about the film and I must admit I expected the audience to get a be excited at the first showing because there has been a lot of publicity over the film . ` But you do n't expect women of a certain age to behave in this way . When we have films which are aimed at small children we expect them to get a bit giddy , excited and loud . ` We gently try to calm them down and tell them they ca n't talk over the film like they might do at home if they were watching television . ` You would n't think you would have to do that with so-called adults . We spoke to them but it did n't seem to make any difference . ' The heated argument between two groups of women at the Barnsley cinema drowned out the ending of the film . Police were called to the Grosvenor Cinema in Glasgow 's Ashton Lane -LRB- pictured -RRB- on Saturday after witnesses said a group of women had got drunk before attacking a man who asked them to be quiet . On the same night , police arrested three women at a screening of the film in Glasgow after reports a man was glassed . Officers were called to the city 's Grosvenor cinema after reports a group of ` drunk and rowdy ' women had turned violent . Witnesses said movie-goers were vomiting in the aisles of the cinema - where alcoholic drinks are served - before the alleged attack . It is reported a man asked the group to keep the noise down when he was attacked by one of the women . Witnesses said cinema staff were left cleaning up blood from the cinema floor after the incident . On Wednesday , police were called to the Century Cinema in Clacton-on-Sea , in Essex , after a similar incident . Police arrested a 22-year-old on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly and for assault . Adam Cunard , the cinema 's managing director , said : ` It was very unfortunate for this to happen . ` Most people understood and we have given refunds and extra tickets to future performances . ' | Heated row took place at Parkway cinema , Barnsley , on Valentine 's Day . Screaming match drowned out the closing soundtrack of the sold-out film . Long-time cinema owner said he had ` never seen anything like this before ' On same night police arrested three women during a screening in Glasgow . | [[112, 246], [387, 464], [438, 487], [2241, 2348], [0, 111], [247, 322], [2241, 2348], [1231, 1260], [1265, 1344], [1304, 1353], [2555, 2572], [2575, 2674]] |
The French may find our British love scenes a little passe but it 's our sense of humour that attracts viewers around the world . A study found that British humour is the most popular reason why homegrown TV shows enjoy an international audience . The quality of content came second , closely followed by the love of a British accent . But our saucy scenes were not so popular with the French ranking portrayal of romance in the UK as their least favourite reason for tuning into British programmes -LRB- 4 per cent -RRB- . And Italians did not rate them much higher at 6 per cent . Scroll down for video . The latest series of popular Downton Abbey may be set in the 1920s , but that has n't stopped it showing some saucy scenes between Lady Mary and Lord Tony Gillingham . But in India , they are a big hit with just under a quarter of people confessing their appreciation of a British love scene , with around 17 per cent of viewers in Mexico also a fan . The British sense of humour is particularly popular in Germany , China , the US , and Australia , researchers , who sampled viewers in 10 countries , found . The depiction of English characters and a love of original British dramas completed the top five reasons why people watch British shows . While food shows are popular at home , only 8 per cent of US viewers , 5 per cent of French and 4 per cent of Japanese say they have any interest in watching shows from British kitchens . The scenes between EastEnders ' Max and Tanya were described as the soap 's sexiest ever moment for their torrid affair . But around a quarter of Chinese and Indian respondents have an appetite for British cuisine . Quintessential English characters go down well with Chinese viewers - with a third declaring their love for an English gentlemen or rose - as well as Japanese and Mexican viewers . Paul Dempsey , president of global markets for BBC Worldwide which commissioned the study , said : ` The international demand for British TV shows is clear . This survey shows it is the range and quality of our programming that keeps global audiences coming back for more . ' Researchers sampled over 10,000 people between the ages of 16 to 64 . EastEnders . The affair between characters Max and Tanya has created some of the show 's sexiest scenes . The former lovers were seen meeting for secret sex sessions all over Albert Square , with the chance of getting caught seemingly only serving to increase the passion . Sharing a steamy embrace with her estranged husband , Tanya 's new husband almost catches them in the act at the car lot where Tanya rips off her clothes and Max pulls down his trousers . But the pair manage to go undetected and ultimately , the affair lasts much of the summer . I , Claudius . The 1976 historical drama from the BBC charting the lives of the Julian emperors was ahead of its time when it came to the shocking sex scene where Claudius ' insatiable wife Messalina challenges a representative of the Guild of Prostitutes into a whore-off to see who can sleep with the most men . Eventually the call girl staggers out in a disheveled state while Messalini continues and merrily shouts ` Come back you whore ! We have n't finished ! ' Tipping the Velvet . An uncensored BBC adaptation of Jeanette Winterson 's love story between young woman Nan and a male impersonator Kitty . The coming of age drama focuses on their budding lesbian relationship and the lusty yet tender erotic scenes did not shy away from the use of sex toys . The Inbetweeners . In true Inbetweeners style , the sex scene between Will and Charlotte was n't as much saucy as horribly cringeworthy . Hopeless virgin Will awkwardly flounders on top on top of popular Charlotte as she attempts to give him instructions until eventually giving up . Not the hottest of British sex scenes but surely one of the funniest . Downton Abbey . It may be set in the 1920s but that has n't stopped Downton Abbey having plenty of salacious moments . But it was the shocking relationship between Lady Mary and Lord Tony Gillingham that stole the title for sexiest scene in the programme after Mary secretly checked into a hotel to road-test her potential husband . Mary even declares : ` It has n't taken me to long to get used to sharing a bed again ! ' Misfits . The British sci-fi series tells of a group of damaged youngsters with supernatural powers with a twist . Featuring a girl whose power was to make anyone lustful with the touch of a little finger , and a man who could remove others ' superpowers through sexual intercourse , Misfits was always going to have many graphic sex scenes to choose from . But it was when lovable loser Simon - the butt of every joke - finally hooks up with bad girl Alisha in an explosion of frustrated teenage passion that made a memorable and surprisingly touching scene . | British humour is most popular reason why our TV shows are loved abroad . But our saucy scenes are far less popular - particularly in France and Italy . British portrayal of romance was the last reason French watch UK TV . However they 're a big hit in India with a quarter watching for love scenes . | [[82, 88], [94, 129], [130, 247], [149, 247], [959, 1054], [1840, 1852], [1932, 1936], [1941, 1997], [2047, 2062], [2068, 2106], [340, 498], [340, 498], [779, 787], [790, 898]] |
Postcards sketched by Britain 's most notorious convict Charles Bronson worth thousands of pounds have been discovered in a drawer in a London art gallery . The collection of postcards , hand-drawn by Bronson , were found buried beneath old canvases and paper scraps and will now be offered for sale at the Zebra One Gallery in Hampstead , London . The owner of the gallery , Gabrielle du Plooy believes there will be a high demand from collectors , and has pledged to donate the money raised from the sale of the postcards to the families of Bronson 's victims . The Birdman Of Broadmoor was one of the pieces of work found in the drawer of an art gallery . One of the most recent images of criminal Charles Bronson taken inside Wakefield Prison in June 2004 . Two hundred of the jailbird 's works were sold for more than # 30,000 at an auction in Leicestershire recently , coinciding with the discovery . In an attempt to distance himself from his violent past , the criminal has changed his last name to ` Salvador ' , in homage to surrealist artist , Salvador Dali . He is said to spend his days in his cell , painting and sketching to pass the time during his life sentence . Speaking about the postcards , Ms du Plooy said : ` They are ridiculous but you can certainly see the influence of Salvador Dali . ' The postcards were originally procured by the gallery 's former owner , Ms du Plooy 's father , who acquired them from Bedlam Bar in Hampstead , which is now closed . The postcards are thought to be worth thousands of pounds . Manson changed his surname to Salvador after the artist Salvador Dali , it is thought he influenced his work . ` It was a very dark and dingy bar with loads of mad artwork on the walls , ' said Ms du Plooy . ` You walked in and it was quite literally bedlam - there were chains and skulls everywhere . ` We were doing all their framing for them and we were given these postcards . ' ` The pieces of art are authenticated by Bronson 's own signature , along with a note that reads ' a Bronson creation ' . ` The postcards are also annotated with the addresses of the prisons where the sketches were drawn , along with the convict 's prison number : 1314 . ' A lot of the artworks show words such as Insanity and Asylum . The notorious convict signs each of the postcards to make his mark . This postcard called the Beast of Dartmoor features an angry looking man . The 61-year-old criminal is currently serving a life sentence in HM Full Sutton prison in York . He has spent 36 years in solitary confinement after numerous attacks on prison staff and fellow inmates , including instigating hostage incidents . But he recently hit headlines again when one of his pieces was stolen from a gallery in east London . The hardman - who was portrayed by Tom Hardy in the film Bronson - chillingly warned the thieves : ` Pray that I never catch up with you . ' Despite being drawn by one of Britain 's most notorious criminals this postcard is quite sweet in design . Charles marks his postcards with the words ' A BRONSON CREATION ' This design features a pony with a small bird on the end of his nose . 1974 : First jailed , aged 22 , for armed robbery -LRB- seven years ' jail -RRB- . 1975 : Attacked fellow prisoner with a glass jug -LRB- nine months ' jail -RRB- . 1985 : A three-day rooftop protest at Walton Gaol caused # 100K worth of damage -LRB- one year jail -RRB- . 1988 : Sent back to prison for robbing a jewellery shop -LRB- seven years ' jail -RRB- . 1992 : Released from prison but shortly afterwards found guilty of intent to rob -LRB- eight years ' jail -RRB- . 1994 : Holds prison librarian hostage , demanding inflatable doll , helicopter and cup of tea -LRB- eight years ' jail -RRB- . 1998 : Takes three inmates hostage at Belmarsh . Insists they call him ` General ' and threatens to eat one of them unless demands are met -LRB- five years ' jail , reduced from seven on appeal -RRB- . 1999 : Given life sentence for kidnapping prison teacher Phil Danielson at Hull jail -LRB- life sentence with a three-year tariff -RRB- . 2014 : Assaulted prison governor Alan Parkins -LRB- two years ' jail -RRB- . | The collection of postcards was found in a drawer in North London . Charles Bronson is thought to have drawn them whilst in prison . They will be auctioned with the funds going to the families of his victims . | [[0, 156], [0, 71], [175, 184], [192, 208], [376, 394], [448, 563]] |
It 's a scene most parents will hope they never have to see - the sight of their child self-harming . But this nightmare scenario became a reality for Sara Matthews , 40 , who walked into the kitchen in her Bristol home one day to find her seven-year-old daughter , Charlie , clutching a knife . ' I walked into the kitchen and found Charlie with a knife against her wrists , it was horrific , ' the mother recalled on today 's This Morning . Scroll down for video . Sara Matthews , 40 , pictured on today 's This Morning , left , where she revealed she once caught her daughter , Charlie , 11 , pictured right , holding a knife to her wrists because she was so unhappy . Charlie told Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford how she no longer feels suicidal as she did when she was seven as she has been transferred to a specialist school after being diagnosed with Asperger 's syndrome . The mother later learnt her daughter did n't just intend to hurt herself but end her life as she had left a suicide note at her primary school . Presenter Ruth Langsford , a mother-of-one , said it sounded like something from a horror movie and asked Sara how she dealt with the situation . ' I had to remain calm for her but I wanted to cry and scream , ' Sara said . ' I had to calm her down and took her outside and we sat on her swing set and talked about she she felt . She kept saying she felt different , that something was wrong and she did n't fit in . ' Sara and her husband Keyton , 42 , had noticed that their daughter had become more withdrawn but they had no idea why - or how serious the situation had become . ` It started when she as about six , she started to say she did n't like herself , and often had emotional outbursts . Charlie said she used to feel different and like she did n't fit in but with the support of her family and medical intervention , she now ` likes being who I am ' ` She found social settings were bewildering as she often misread people 's expressions . This made her withdrawn and she started wanting to miss school . ' Sara could n't understand why her daughter was feeling like such an outsider as she had attended the same , small private school since she was 18-months-old so knew all her classmates well . ' I could n't blame myself , I knew something was going on with Charlie , ' Sara said . After the terrifying incident in the kitchen , Sara took her daughter to see a doctor who prescribed anti-depressants . She was also referred to a specialist who diagnosed her with Asperger 's syndrome , an autistic spectrum disorder . The condition affects social interaction , communication , interests and behaviour and can lead to sufferers feeling anxious and depressed . Charlie told parents watching if their children are self-harming : ` One day they will come round and it will be better but it will take a while ' -LRB- file photo -RRB- . Thanks to the medication she was given , the support of her family and being transferred to a specialist school where they have expert counsellors , Charlie , now 11 , said she 's now feeling much better . She joined her mother on the This Morning sofa to tell Ruth and Eamonn Holmes : ` I 'm at a much better school now , I 'm enjoying school and have lots of friends . The teachers are supportive and I get a lot of attention . ' For any parents of children who have been self-harming , Charlie had the following advice : ` One day they will come round and it will be much better but it will take a while . ' Her mother added that it helps if the child can find something they ` love and are passionate about . ' For Charlie , it was discovering a love of beauty pageants which she now enjoys competing in and supporting charities by taking part in fundraising events . Charlie , who appeared on the ITV show in a colourful , pretty party dress , said she 's now realised : ' I like being who I am . ' She was invited to share her story on the show after it has been revealed that the number of children ending up in A&E after suffering a mental health crisis has almost doubled since 2010 . This week is Children 's Mental Health Week , which aims to raise awareness of these troubled children and how they can be helped . Earlier this week , the Duchess of Cambridge recorded a video message showing her support . Kate , 33 , said that she and her husband the Duke of Cambridge have seen how many children struggle to cope with bullying , bereavement , family breakdown and other issues , which can lead to depression , anxiety , addiction and self-harm . The pregnant mother-of-one said the stigma around mental health means that many children do not get the help they so badly need , and this needs to change . She said : ` Both William and I sincerely believe that early action can prevent problems in childhood from turning into larger ones later in life . ' | Sara Matthews found daughter , Charlie , 7 , clutching a knife in their kitchen . She was holding the blade to her wrists after writing suicide note . Told her mother she felt different and like she did n't fit in . She was later diagnosed with Asperger 's syndrome . Following treatment and transferral to specialist school , she feels better . 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Police are hunting for a woman who went missing after a Valentine 's Day date with her boyfriend - and the unidentified couple she was last seen with . Erica Alonso , 27 , and her date went to Sutra Lounge nightclub in Costa Mesa , Los Angeles , on February 14 , where they befriended another couple . At 1.30 am the couple gave them a lift back to Alonso 's boyfriend 's Irvine apartment in their red Toyota Scion FRS and all four went inside . SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Missing : Erica Alonso , 27 , drove off after having an argument with her boyfriend at his apartment in LA after a Valentine 's Day date where they met a couple . The couple left when she did and have n't been seen since . Mystery couple : This is a picture of Alonso -LRB- left -RRB- talking to the couple -LRB- right -RRB- in Sutra Lounge on Valentine 's Day . The couple stayed for two hours until Alonso and her boyfriend had an argument , police said . At 3.45 am , Alonso stormed out and drove off in her Honda Civic . Police have not been able to locate her , her car , or the couple she befriended . There is no sign of cell phone or credit card activity on her accounts . In an emotional appeal for help , Alonso 's brother Issac told KTLA : ` We 're all very worried . We just want her to come home safe . ' Unidentified : This is a photo of the woman Alonso befriended and was last seen with at 3.45 am on February 15 . Alonso , who has five siblings , lives with her mother and sister . She is described as petite , 5 ' 3 '' , Hispanic , 110 pounds , with long brown hair and brown eyes . Her four-door , white Honda Civic bears the license plate number 7FSS563 . ` She 's just not like the kind of person to just take off and leave and not come back , ' Isaac added . Detectives have interviewed Alonso 's boyfriend , who has not been named , and have appealed for the unidentified couple to come forward . Anyone with information is asked to call the Orange County Sheriff 's Department at 714-647-7000 . | Erica Alonso , 27 , went to a club with her boyfriend and met a couple . The couple then drove them back to the boyfriend 's apartment and stayed two hours . After a fight with her date , Alonso stormed out at 3.45 am and drove off . Police have not located her , her car , or the mysterious unnamed couple . | [[23, 30], [35, 126], [152, 229], [246, 260], [269, 301], [583, 606], [613, 632], [302, 388], [302, 445], [833, 895], [470, 477], [500, 606], [871, 911], [928, 938], [941, 959], [928, 938], [941, 947], [964, 994], [1288, 1300], [1354, 1362], [1368, 1380], [1384, 1400], [23, 30], [35, 126], [103, 139], [145, 151], [633, 643], [666, 692], [995, 1060]] |
When launched in 2006 , the Emma Maersk shipping container was the world 's largest of its kind ever built . And now these stunning photographs show just how huge the massive vessel is . Built by the A. P. Moller-Maersk Group , the ship measured 397 m -LRB- 1,302 ft -RRB- long , its beam measured 56 m -LRB- 184 ft -RRB- , its draught is 16.02 m -LRB- 52.6 ft -RRB- and it reached a depth of 30 m -LRB- 98 ft -RRB- . Named after Emma Mærsk , Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller 's late wife , it can carry up to 170,794 gross tonnes , and can reach speeds of 25.5 knots -LRB- 29.3 mph -RRB- . The biggest boat : Measuring in at almost a quarter-mile long , it can carry more cargo than a 41-mile-long train . Gloomy : The vast amount of cargo seen here shows the huge capacity the shipping container has . The main engine of a PS-class vessel such as the EMMA MÆRSK produces 109,000 horsepower , equal to that of 1,156 family cars . The yawning proportions of the ship make it difficult to comprehend - but one photographer took the opportunity to try and capture the dimensions of the vessel . Her maiden voyage took her from Aarhus , stopping by Gothenburg , Algeciras , the Suez Canal , before landing in Singapore in just three weeks during 2006 . She made headlines that year when she was nicknamed SS Santa because she carried tonnes of Christmas goods from China to the UK . Professional German photographer Jakob Wagner took pictures of the massive ship and compiled them into a photo series of his own dubbed Container , PetaPixel reported . He captured the life of the container - from the loading of the ship 's cargo in Rotterdam , to it 's 100-mile journey across the English Channel to Felixstowe , and the daily routine and sights . Making waves : Combined , the accommodation and bridge of a PS-class vessel are as high as a twelve-storey building . Named after Emma Mærsk , Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller 's late wife , it can carry up to 170,794 gross tonnes , and can reach speeds of 25.5 knots . The ship measures 397 m -LRB- 1,302 ft -RRB- long , its beam measures 56 m -LRB- 184 ft -RRB- , its draught is 16.02 m -LRB- 52.6 ft -RRB- and it reaches a depth of 30 m -LRB- 98 ft -RRB- . Wagner captured the life of the container - from the loading of the ship 's cargo in Rotterdam , to it 's 100-mile journey across the English Channel to Felixstowe . Wagner successfully completed his three-year apprenticeship as a photographer in 2008 . He lives in Duesseldorf , where he mainly works as a freelance photographer , image editor and photo assistant . His work has taken him to many different countries around the world - including the middle east , Carribean and China . Maersk Line is the core liner shipping business of the A.P. Moller -- Maersk Group , and one of the leading container shipping companies in the world . The Maersk Line fleet comprises more than 600 vessels and a number of containers corresponding to more than 4,100,000 TEU -LRB- Twenty foot Equivalent Unit -- a container 20 feet long -RRB- . Her maiden voyage took her from Aarhus , stopping by Gothenburg , Algeciras , the Suez Canal , before landing in Singapore in just three weeks during 2006 . In theory , a PS-vessel like the Emma Mærsk could transport approximately 528 million bananas in a single voyage - enough to give every person in Europe or North America a banana for breakfast . The photographer 's work has taken him to many different countries around the world - including the middle east , Caribbean and China . She is one of eight E-class containers owned by the A. P. Moller-Maersk Group . When she was launched in 2006 , she was the largest container ship ever built . A single 20-foot container can hold about 48,000 bananas . So , in theory , a PS-vessel like the Emma Mærsk could transport approximately 528 million bananas in a single voyage - enough to give every person in Europe or North America a banana for breakfast . The main engine of a PS-class vessel such as the Emma Maersk produces 109,000 horsepower , equal to that of 1,156 family cars , the company 's official website claimed . Combined , the accommodation and bridge of a PS-class vessel are as high as a twelve-storey building . In February , MAERSK Line ordered the largest ships in its fleet to stop using their stern thrusters until investigators discover what caused a flood that left Emma Maersk 's engineroom under 18 m of water in an incident near the Suez Canal . Making Emma Maersk seaworthy again is a complicated process , and the company said it is probably a matter of months before she can enter service again . She made headlines that year when she was nicknamed SS Santa because she carried tonnes of Christmas goods from China to the UK . 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Allison Williams is putting her wedding plans on hold amid her father Brian 's scandal . On Wednesday , the 26-year-old eldest child of the NBC Nightly News anchor spoke at a Q&A session to discuss her career with late night host Seth Meyers , when she answered questions regarding her upcoming nuptials and how her family was doing following the recent scandal . ` Current events started happening so that derailed -LSB- wedding plans -RSB- a little bit , ' revealed the Girls actress . It was also revealed that the 55-year-old embattled evening news managing editor resigned from the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation board of directors on Thursday . Scroll down for video . Family first : Allison Williams , who is engaged to Ricky Van Veen , revealed that her wedding plans are put on hold amid her father Brian 's scandal when she spoke at a Q&A event in New York City on Wednesday . Allison became engaged a year ago this month to Ricky Van Veen , the co-founder of hit website CollegeHumor . ` It 's been a very full year . You sort of think , `` What could possibly come along that would make me not think about this ? '' And then I get Peter Pan and I think , `` Okay , I will think only about Neverland and then we 'll go back to planning our wedding , '' ' she shared . ` Then current events started happening , so that derailed it a little bit , but it has been this really beautiful through line in our lives . It 's just something we have n't focused on , but , spoiler alert , we are excited ! ' Supportive : The 26-year-old actress received applause from an audience as she told them she could n't wait until her journalist patriarch was back presenting the news on NBC . Brave face : ` Current events started happening , so that derailed -LSB- the wedding -RSB- a little bit ' -LRB- pictured on Wednesday at a New York Fashion Week show -RRB- . ` The best newsman and best father I know ' : Allison shared this touching photo on her Instagram account on December 2 . The actress daughter of 12-time Emmy winning journalist Brian Williams has spoken out to defend her father for the first time since he was suspended for six months for making false claims about his time in Iraq in 2003 . She described her father was ` an honest man , a truthful man , ' at the NYC event . ` This has been a really hard time , ' she said . ` One thing this experience has not done is shake my trust and belief in him as a man . ` He 's a really good man , an honest man , a truthful man -- he has so much integrity and so much respect for journalism . And yes he 's a really good dad . I know you can trust him because , as any good daughter does , I 've tested him on that . ' Allison spoke while ` looking down at the stage ' and ` with a subdued tone , ' a witness told the New York Post . Passionate : The Peter Pan Live ! star told host Seth Meyers that she is proud of her father and that is he is a man of the utmost integrity . At the end of last year she starred in the critically-panned Peter Pan Live , which was aired on the same channel that suspended her father earlier this month . Allison said her entire family were rallying round her beleaguered father . ` My mom has been so strong and my brother has been amazing . My dad has always been there for us a 100 percent of the time ... so to be here for him is the least we can do , ' she said . Referencing her father 's time in Iraq in 2003 , she recalled how he had promised to be back in time to take her to a 9th grade father-daughter dance . ` As the day was coming , it did n't seem like he was going to make it as he had promised ... I was so upset and I got a surprise call from my dad from Iraq , and he was asking if I had a date to the dance . So that 's the kind of man he is . She has spoken out to defend her disgraced father Brian for the first time since he was suspended by NBC for six months for making false claims about his time in Iraq in 2003 . Waiting to walk down the aisle : She and fiance Ricky Van Veen have been engaged since February 2014 . ' I ca n't wait until he 's back on TV and I know many of you guys feel that way . Thank you for all your support . ' she said to applause from the audience . While his daughter is looking forward to her dream wedding , Brian is still paying the consequences from the military scandal . The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation announced on Thursday that the NBC correspondent stepped down from the group 's board of directors after serving as a member for over eight years . The non-profit organization is dedicated to promote military valor and heroism , consisting exclusively of the living Medal of Honor recipients . Allison starred in the critically-panned Peter Pan Live which was aired in December on the same channel that suspended her father earlier this month , while on Wednesday she brought some color to a Michael Kors fashion show during New York Fashion Week . Allison has made a name for herself playing Marnie in the HBO series Girls , but a three-hour live production of Peter Pan which aired in December proved a ratings flop for NBC . The musical production only attracted an audience of 9.1 million viewers - less than half of what The Sound Of Music production the previous year had achieved . Earlier on Wednesday , Allison had brought some color to a Michael Kors fashion show during New York Fashion Week . The star wore a royal blue two-piece ensemble featuring giant yellow blooms , including a sleeveless crop top that showed off her taut midriff , and a heavy full skirt . Allison coordinated the look with royal blue pointed-toe pumps and wore her dark hair partially swept back . Lovebirds : Williams and fiancee Ricky were seen arriving at Los Angeles International Airport on January 9 . Her father 's departure from the Nightly News has resulted in the show losing 700,000 viewers . Ratings for the network 's Nightly News broadcast dipped by double-digits last Wednesday during its first broadcast that had suspended anchor Brian Williams ' name stripped from the title . Nielsen 's ` fast affiliate numbers ' revealed that the nightly telecast 's 9.8 m viewers from Monday night had slipped to 8.6 m by Thursday in what turned out to be its lowest numbers of the week . Williams received a six-month unpaid suspension this week after it was revealed the anchor falsely claimed he was inside a helicopter that came under fire during a mission in Iraq . Weekend anchor Lester Holt has temporarily taken his place since February 10 . Allison wore a royal blue two-piece ensemble featuring giant yellow blooms , including a sleeveless crop top that showed off her taut midriff , and a heavy full skirt at New York Fashion Week on Wednesday . | Girls star has spoken out to defend her disgraced father Brian for the first time since he was suspended by NBC for six months without pay . She described him as ` an honest man , a truthful man , ' at an event in New York City . 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Halle Berry has revealed in a speech at unite4 : good 's unite4humanity gala that she watched her father beat her mom ` day after day after day ' . The Oscar winner , 48 , was being honored on Thursday for her work at the Jenesse Center , the oldest domestic violence intervention program in Los Angeles . ` I 'm a victim of domestic violence , ' she said during her speech . ' I was n't married to a man that beat me up , but my mother was . ' Scroll down for video . Halle Berry revealed in a speech that she watched her father , Jerome Berry , beat her mom , Judith Hawkins , ` day after day after day ' when she was a child . The Oscar winner was being honored at the unite4 : good 's unite4humanity gala on Thursday for her work at the Jenesse Center , the oldest domestic violence intervention program in Los Angeles . Berry , who began working at Jenesse 15 years ago , said she was just five years old when she witnessed her father , Jerome Berry , abusing her mother , Judith Hawkins , according to E! Online . She said that she watched her mother get ` kicked down stairs ' and saw her get hit in the head with a wine bottle . Berry , who began working at Jenesse 15 years ago , said she was just five years old when she witnessed her father , Jerome Berry , abusing her mother . ` Knowing that she wanted nothing more than for her little girls to see her be empowered and be a woman of strength , but having no way to make that happen was heartbreaking for me , ' Berry said during her speech . The abuse went on through Berry 's childhood , Berry said : ` She stayed for too long and her children , my sister and I , saw far too much and I 've suffered the damage of being a child of domestic violence . ' ` The reason I say this organization is my heart and soul is because I understand the good that it does and the lives that it changes and the impact it has on women and the children in our community , ' she added . In interviews over the years , Berry has alleged her late father was a violent alcoholic who beat her mother in front of her and sister . In a 2009 interview , Berry said : ' I saw my mother battered , and could not do anything to stop it . ` My father was tyrannical , lashing out at her for no reason . I felt the effects that had on our family - I 've experienced what these women have gone through . ' Berry has been in an ongoing custody battle over her daughter Nahla with her former boyfriend , Canadian model Gabriel Aubry , since they split in 2010 . Though they have joint custody over Nahla , in November 2014 , Berry hauled Aubry before a judge accusing him of chemically lightening and straightening the child 's curly , brunette locks . Berry said that she watched her mother get ` kicked down stairs ' and saw her get hit in the head with a wine bottle . Berry , who became the first African American woman to win an Academy Award , also accused Gabriel of making racial slurs against her . In her testimony , Berry said : ' I continue to worry about the potential psychological and physical damage to Nahla that can be caused by the use of chemical hair treatments and the psychological message that it conveys to Nahla , and to implore the court to put a stop to Gabriel 's attempts to alter our daughter 's appearance and most probably cause her to wonder why her natural appearance is not good enough . ' The mother-of-two was being honored with the Creative Conscience Award at Thursday 's gala . Amy Poehler , Pink , Ewan McGregor , Aaron Paul and his wife Lauren Parsekian , Christina Applegate , Josh Hutcherson and Zendaya were also honored for their charitable work . If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence , call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1 - -LRB-800-RRB- 799-7233 . ` The reason I say this organization is my heart and soul is because I understand the good that it does and the lives that it changes and the impact it has on women and the children in our community , ' she said . | Berry was awarded with the Creative Conscience Award at the unite4 : humanity gala on Thursday night . She said she watched her father beat her mother ` day after day after day ' She was just five years old when she saw her father abuse her mother . Berry was being honored for her work at the Jenesse Center in Los Angeles . Jenesse Center is the oldest domestic violence intervention program in LA . The Academy Award winner has volunteered at the center for 15 years . | [[3357, 3449], [82, 104], [94, 143], [507, 529], [547, 559], [825, 830], [957, 975], [1034, 1056], [1137, 1142], [1269, 1289], [1933, 1961], [1964, 1969], [1982, 2070], [2071, 2090], [2093, 2103], [2108, 2173], [2700, 2722], [94, 143], [612, 629], [825, 830], [877, 909], [882, 939], [825, 830], [957, 975], [1137, 1142], [1189, 1221], [1194, 1251], [1137, 1142], [1269, 1289], [148, 164], [172, 236], [825, 830], [837, 874], [1137, 1142], [1149, 1186]] |
This is the horrifying moment a masked woman held a foot-long knife to a nine-year-old boy 's throat during a botched corner shop robbery . Schoolboy Manand Patel was threatened with the blade and ordered to open the till for the female robber 's male accomplice at Nairne Convenience Store in Edinburgh . She then brandished the weapon at his father and uncle - threatening to kill them if they tried to help the youngster , who is a pupil at Leith Walk Primary . Manand screamed for his father and desperately tried to open the till for the male robber , but he could not reach . Scroll down for video . A masked woman held a foot-long knife to a nine-year-old boy 's throat during a botched corner shop robbery . Schoolboy Manand Patel was threatened with the blade and the mashed robber also brandished the weapon at his father Bharat , 44 -LRB- pictured together -RRB- . CCTV footage shows how the boy 's father Bharat , 44 , bravely ignored the warning and pushed past the woman before jumping on the counter to protect his son . ` We were not bothered about what happened to us , we just wanted to save him , ' said Mr Patel . ' I wanted to save my son rather than save the money - he could have been killed . ' I did n't know if there were more people outside . They had a knife , so we did n't want to take a risk . ' He claims the woman threatened him and his brother , Rajan , by saying : ` Stay here or we 'll kill you ' and that the knife was ` as long as his forearm ' . They had been re-stocking the upper level of the shop , which overlooks the till area , before the robbery took place at 8.45 pm on Wednesday . CCTV footage shows how the boy 's father Bharat , 44 , bravely ignored the warning and pushed past the woman before jumping on the counter to protect his son , pictured -LRB- right -RRB- is one of the robbers . The thugs left the convenience store in Willowbrae , Edinburgh , empty-handed and the borthers tried to chase them up the hill . Manand was playing a game on a mobile phone before the two robbers walked into the shop dressed entirely in black with their faces covered . He could be seen cowering behind the counter before his dad jumped up in front of him and confronted the robbers . The thugs left the convenience store in Willowbrae , Edinburgh , empty-handed and the brothers tried to chase the pair up the hill . Police are now hunting two robbers - one male and one female - in their mid-20s and around 5ft tall . Rajan , 36 , said : ` He was just screaming , ` Daddy , Daddy ' . He could n't reach the till . He was trying to avoid the knife and trying to open the till , but he could n't . He 's okay , but he could n't sleep at night . ' ' I did n't know if there were more people outside . They had a knife , so we did n't want to take a risk , ' said Bharat , who said the woman looked ` unfit ' . The busy shop , which has been run by the Patels since 2009 , was also targeted three years ago , when an employee was threatened and a laptop stolen . The family now plans to have two workers in the shop at all times for extra security . Rajan said : ` We are very lucky that everybody was safe . We 're not worried about money -- no-one being injured is the main point . ' Detective Constable Jonny Wright said both suspects were described as being in their mid-20s and around 5ft tall . He said : ` This was a seriously distressing incident for the people involved and I would urge anyone who saw the suspects or any suspicious behaviour in the area at the time of the robbery to contact us . ' Gordon Henderson , from the Federation of Small Businesses , said : ` Business crime should be taken every bit as seriously as home-based crimes . These people are serving their communities and providing a vital service . Other shopkeepers need to be reassured that something is being done . ' Mr Henderson added : ` The boy will be scarred ; he 'll remember this for the rest of his life . ' Manand screamed for his father and desperately tried to open the till for the male robber , but he could not reach . The busy shop , which has been run by the Patels since 2009 , was also targeted three years ago . | Manand Patel , 9 , was threatened with a foot-long blade and told to open till . Police are now hunting two robbers a male and woman in their mid-20s . Masked woman also brandished the weapon at the boy 's father and uncle . CCTV shows boy 's father Bharat , 44 , jumping on the counter to protect son . Both suspects were described as being in their mid-20s and around 5ft tall . | [[0, 139], [30, 139], [140, 192], [140, 162], [197, 305], [606, 715], [716, 790], [1327, 1472], [2358, 2372], [2381, 2459], [2358, 2364], [2369, 2459], [3224, 3338], [3262, 3338], [8, 44], [306, 387], [876, 1014], [1003, 1035], [1629, 1767], [1756, 1786], [2162, 2195], [2358, 2372], [2381, 2459], [2358, 2364], [2369, 2459], [3224, 3338], [3262, 3338]] |
You could be forgiven for thinking that celebrity chef Pete Evans would live in a sleek and modern luxury house , but the Paleo guru appears to have bought himself a sprawling rural property out in tiny town . Nestled in the heart of the Northern Rivers region of NSW , the homely 10-hectare property on Kanes Road , Round Mountain , was secretly snapped up by Evans in December . Property records indicate that the $ 1.2 million sale went through on behalf of P.Evans Property Ltd , a company linked to Peter Daryl Evans . The 10-hectare property on Kanes Road , Round Mountain , was secretly snapped up by Evans in December . News Corp reported that the sale included three separate living areas - a three-bedroom residence , a converted barn with three bedrooms , and a converted shed with two bedrooms . The main residence also boasts two bedrooms and living rooms , as well as a timber kitchen with tiled floors , stained-glass cupboards and an island . The spacious living area opens to the backyard , and offers plenty of room for entertaining . The house also features a spacious outdoor entertaining area , leading down to three dams on the property . The American-style barn has been converted to three bedrooms , featuring a wide open space for chairs and tables , offering a spectacular panoramic view of the property . The barn has exposed beams in the ceiling , as well as a private , in-built bar . The converted shed now operates independently as a granny flat . Evans was encouraged to take on the Paleo lifestyle by his fiancee Nicola Robinson , a former glamour model . Property records indicate that the $ 1.2 million sale went through on behalf of P.Evans Property Ltd . The main residence boasts a timber kitchen with tiled floors , stained-glass cupboards and an island . A two-car open garage sits on the generously spaced property , surrounded by country pastures and other farms . In 2009 , Evans was living in a property in Bondi Beach , which comprised two adjoining apartments , reported The Daily Telegraph . While his restaurants feature sleek interiors and minimalist presentation , this sprawling property is no-fuss or frills . The house appears to be in character for the outspoken media personality and My Kitchen Rules judge , who has commented in the past about his love of organic food , including ` activated ' almonds . Evans , a proponent of the controversial Paleo Diet , may be looking to start his own hobby farm to grow his own organic produce . The property was advertised as ` usable acreage ' , and has the potential to support the kind of lifestyle Evans promotes through his books and education programs . Evans ' book ` The Paleo Chef ' was a hit within Australia , supporting the regime known as the Paleolithic Diet , the Caveman diet and the Stone Age Diet , which involves no processed foods , no sugar , no dairy , no grains , and no legumes . The spacious living area opens to the backyard , and offers plenty of room for entertaining . The American-style barn has been converted to three bedrooms , featuring a wide open space for entertaining . The house appears to be in character for the outspoken media personality and My Kitchen Rules judge . ` It 's about sourcing the most natural , locally-sourced ingredients possible , combining moderate amounts of protein with good-quality , ' Evans told Daily Mail Australia in January . Evans was encouraged to take on the Paleo lifestyle by his fiancee Nicola Robinson , a former glamour model . ' I can remember Nic was sitting next to me reading -LSB- Primal Body , Primal Mind by Nora Gedgaudas -RSB- one night and I felt a sudden jab in my ribs , ' he writes in his own book Going Paleo . ` She had this look in her eye and I knew she had stumbled onto something powerful . ' Nicola , who he calls his ` wife ' in his latest book , started dating the father-of-two shortly after he announced his split from his wife of 11 years Astrid Ellinger in 2011 . The converted shed now operates independently as a granny flat . The main residence also boasts two bedrooms and living rooms . ` I also like to add in a side of fermented veg with most meals that I eat as it 's full of healthy lactic acid so really helps to aid with both digestion and allowing the body to absorb the maximum amount of vitamins , minerals , antioxidants and fatty acids from each meal . ' Evans has just launched an Australian-first online 10-week The Paleo Way program in a bid to help all Australians who want to activate the Paleo lifestyle . As the property also comes with three dams , Evans would be in a prime position to drink flouride-free water . Evans has been slammed for his anti-fluoride campaign in Western Australia , enraging medical professionals who have described his standpoint as misinformed and a potentially dangerous lifestyle choice . Evans proudly adorned a ` Fluoride Free WA ' t-shirt on Facebook to promote the Perth-based lobby group 's cause . The property was advertised as ` usable acreage ' , and has the potential to support the kind of lifestyle Evans promotes through his books and education programs . The sale included three separate living areas - a three-bedroom residence , a converted barn with three bedrooms , and a converted shed with two bedrooms . | Pete Evans has reportedly purchased a property in rural NSW . The property was sold for $ 1.2 million in December last year . It was secretly settled by a company linked to Evans . It comprises a main residence , a converted barn and a separate granny flat . The property also has ten acres of usable acreage for growing organically . 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Margate , Slough and Clacton-on-Sea have been revealed as some of the most unlikely property hotspots in the country after new figures revealed them to have a booming housing market . Daventry , Alfreton and Sutton-In-Ashfield , all in the East Midlands , have also been revealed as unlikely hotspots with sales of property rising by more than 50 per cent year-on-year . The research , based on Land Registry data covering England and Wales , compared the number of property sales in the first 10 months of last year with those in the first 10 months of 2013 . Scroll down for video . Daventry in Northamptonshire -LRB- pictured -RRB- saw the biggest year-on-year uplift with a 56 per cent rise in house sales . Meanwhile , the Derbsyhire town of Alfreton saw a rise of 53 per cent between 2013 and October 2014 . Clacton-on-Sea in Essex -LRB- pictured -RRB- was another property hotspot , with a 44 per cent rise in property sales . Slough in Berkshire -LRB- pictured -RRB- also saw a surprise increase in property sales , recording a rise of 45 per cent . It revealed that 760,000 sales took place across the country between January and October last year , marking a 21 per cent increase on the same period in 2013 . As well as the East Midlands contingent , Pudsey in Yorkshire and the Humber and Wickford in the South East also saw an increase of more than 40 per cent in house sales . Daventry in Northamptonshire saw the biggest year-on-year uplift with a 56 per cent rise in house sales , while Alfreton , in Derbyshire , saw a rise of 53 per cent . Pudsey recorded an increase of 51 per cent in property sales while Sutton-in-Ashfield , in Nottinghamshire , saw a 50 per cent rise . The bottom half of the top 10 list saw Selby , in Yorkshire and the Humber , with a 48 per cent increase , Corby , in Northamptonshire , with 47 per cent , Margate in Kent with a 46 per cent increase and Slough in Berkshire with a 45 per cent rise . Wickford and Clacton-on-Sea , both in Essex , round off the list , both recording a 44 per cent increase in property sales for the 10-month period . The towns which have seen the biggest year-on-year increases in sales for the year 2013-2014 , according to Lloyds Bank . 1 . Daventry , East Midlands , 56 % . 2 . Alfreton , East Midlands , 53 % . 3 . Pudsey , Yorkshire and the Humber , 51 % . 4 . Sutton-in-Ashfield , East Midlands , 50 % . 5 . Selby , Yorkshire and the Humber , 48 % . 6 . Corby , East Midlands , 47 % . 7 . Margate , South East , 46 % . 8 . Slough , South East , 45 % . 9 . Wickford , South East , 44 % . 10 . Clacton-on-Sea , South East , 44 % . However , despite the overwhelming increase in house sales in several towns across England and Wales , many parts of London saw a year-on-year decline . In further signs that the London market is cooling off , the capital saw a year-on-year decline in sales in more than one fifth of its boroughs . Across London , there was an 11 per cent year-on-year increase in sales in 2014 , which is the smallest uplift recorded across any region last year . The report by Lloyds Bank said the finding fits with other studies showing that the London market has ` slowed sharply ' since last summer . London has driven much of the housing market recovery in recent years . Looking back over the last five years , London has seen a larger pick-up in sales than any other region , with transactions in the capital lifting by 74 per cent between 2009 and 2014 . However , it was the East Midlands which saw the biggest year-on-year increase in house sales in 2014 , recording a 26 % upswing , according to the research . The West Midlands and the North West followed closely behind with a 25 per cent increase , while Yorkshire and the Humber saw a rise of 23 per cent . Some towns even managed to record a higher number of property sales last year than in 2007 , when Britain was at the height of the housing boom . The 12 towns where sales were higher in 2014 than in 2007 were Biggleswade , Wallingford , Didcot , Alton and Romsey in the South East , St Neots in East Anglia , Hinckley in the East Midlands , Evesham , Droitwich and Malvern in the West Midlands and Melksham and Newquay in Cornwall . Margate in Kent -LRB- pictured -RRB- recorded a 46 per cent increase in house sales , according to the Land Registry . Alfreton , in Derbyshire , saw a rise of 53 per cent , according to the research which was compiled by Lloyds . Amersham , South East , minus 11 % . Ealing , London , minus 10 % . Leatherhead , South East , minus 5 % . Southwark , London , minus 5 % . Hammersmith/Fulham , London , minus 4 % . Wallsend , North , minus 4 % . Islington , London , minus 2 % . Stamford , East Midlands , minus 2 % . Richmond upon Thames , London , minus 2 % . Merton , London , minus 1 % . Camden , London , minus 1 % . Rickmansworth , South East , minus 1 % . Meanwhile , Amersham in Buckinghamshire was found to be the town with the biggest fall in sales last year , with an 11 per cent decline . It was followed by Ealing in West London , with a 10 per cent decline , and Leatherhead in Surrey which saw a five per cent drop . Andy Hulme , mortgages director at Lloyds Bank , said : ` Low interest rates , improvements in the UK economy and Government schemes , such as Help to Buy , all appear to have contributed to the rise in home sales . ` There is a clear north versus south pattern to the housing market recovery , with sales closer to their 2007 levels in the south . Indeed , a small number of towns recorded higher sales last year than seven years earlier , but sales remained much lower than 2007 levels in most areas . ' A separate report released by property analysts Hometrack found that the strong property price growth will restrict the ability of prices to increase further in the medium term . Hometrack said that average property prices in London and Oxford are now typically more than 12 times local annual earnings , which is almost double the UK average of 6.3 times wages . Going forward , Hometrack expects to see the momentum behind the housing market shift towards cities such as Liverpool , Sheffield and Glasgow , which have been slower to see property prices recover . The number of property sales in Amersham , Buckinghamshire , have declined by 11 per cent since last year . North , 20 % . Yorkshire and the Humber , 23 % . North West , 25 % . East Midlands , 26 % . West Midlands , 25 % . East Anglia , 21 % . Wales , 21 % . South West , 22 % . South East , 21 % . London , 11 % . | Margate , Slough and Clacton-on-Sea have seen a boom in property sales . Four East Midlands towns also named as unlikely property hotspots in UK . Several towns recorded increase in house sales of more than 50 per cent . However , Amersham in Buckinghamshire saw sales decline by 11 per cent . 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Phillip Lemonheigh turned his car into a fake ambulance by using a flashing blue light and 'em ergency response ' stickers . A driver who turned his car into a fake ambulance by using a flashing blue light and 'em ergency response ' stickers was caught after speeding through a red traffic light . Phillip Lemonheigh disguised his wife 's Renault Laguna estate car as an ambulance for three months before he was eventually caught . Lemonheigh , 59 , was seen travelling at 73mph in a 50mph zone in Llantrisant , near Cardiff , as he ran errands for his bed-bound wife Noreen . He was arrested after being recorded running the light in the ` ambulance ' almost 24 seconds after it had turned red . Despite not having a driving licence , Lemonheigh got behind the blue Renault as he ran errands for his wife who suffers from a ` chronic medical condition ' . A judge at Swansea Crown Court told Lemonheigh - who arrived at court in a wheelchair - that he had ` never come across something so bizarre ' in his entire career . The 59-year-old disguised the blue Renault Laguna estate car as a first response-style ambulance and then spent three months speeding in it and running traffic signals , the court heard . But his deception came to an end when he was caught by a speed camera on the A4119 . Lemonheigh , who admits dangerous driving , will be sentenced next month because he suffered a heart attack in the days leading up to the hearing . He also perverting the course of justice after claiming he was a ` volunteer ambulance driver ' at the time of the offence . Judge Peter Heywood said : ' I do n't think I have ever come across something so bizarre , these clearly are very unusual offences to which you have pleaded guilty . ` As you know the court will be minded to consider a prison sentence and I will be asking for medical and psychological reports to be made . ' Lemonheigh was caught travelling at 73mph through the red light as he ran errands for his wife in the Renault Laguna , seen with a blue , flashing light on the roof . The driver was caught by this speed camera in Llantrisant , near Cardiff , as he ran errands for his wife in the fake ambulance . The judge also imposed an ` interim disqualification ' to stop Lemonheigh from driving ahead of his sentencing on March 20 . Speaking after the court hearing , a laughing Lemonheigh admitted that he had been driving the fake ambulance for three months before ` going a bit far ' . He said : ' I had the words emergency response stuck on the side , I paid a printer # 18 to have them put on , I had the car like that for three months . ' I just went a bit far and they caught me . I do n't think I was doing anything wrong . But each to their own . ' Teresa Healy , operations manager at GoSafe - who are responsible for speed cameras around Wales - said : ` This case should be a lesson to everyone who is considering lying to the police . ` It is disappointing to find that people are still going to great and calculated lengths to avoid prosecution . ' | Phillip Lemonheigh turned his Renault estate car into a fake ambulance . He stuck 'em ergency response ' stickers on his car and used a blue light . Lemonheigh disguised his car for 3 months and does not have a licence . Driver caught speeding through red traffic light at 73mph in 50mph zone . Judge says he has ` never come across something so bizarre ' in his career . Laughing Lemonheigh says he went ` bit far ' and admits dangerous driving . | [[0, 55], [125, 221], [125, 297], [298, 397], [1023, 1119], [0, 18], [56, 124], [125, 221], [125, 297], [125, 148], [184, 241], [253, 297], [1997, 2044], [2456, 2463], [2468, 2520], [0, 55], [298, 397], [697, 733], [2300, 2332], [2335, 2451], [2567, 2609], [125, 297], [125, 148], [184, 241], [253, 297], [432, 442], [445, 447], [450, 509], [1215, 1295], [1878, 1919], [1942, 1947], [1878, 1888], [1900, 1959], [857, 1013], [950, 952], [959, 1022], [1569, 1593], [1598, 1699], [1296, 1306], [1313, 1337], [2300, 2332], [2335, 2451], [2612, 2633]] |
Mumsnet users have cast their vote on which politicians they think would make the best lovers , with Ed Balls and Boris Johnson topping the polls . In a light-hearted discussion on the mothers ' forum , women revealed their crushes on ` sexy beast ' Ed Balls , ` mysterious and moody ' Gordon Brown and ` fun ' Boris Johnson . But Ed Miliband was less fortunate , with many saying they would rather have a night of passion with his brother David . Scroll down for video . Mumsnet users said they would rather bed Ed Miliband 's brother than the Labour leader , while many said Boris Johnson would be ` fun ' ` Sexy beast ' Ed Balls was a popular choice among mothers online , while Nick Clegg was deemed good-looking but likely to be a ` damp squib ' in the bedroom . More than 100 women commented on the Mumsnet discussion - titled ` Am I being unreasonable ... to wonder which major politician would make the best lover ? ' One user wrote : ' I can vividly imagine Ed Miliband handcuffed to a radiator . ' But another replied : ` I 'm a bit partial to David Miliband if he counts ? ' One Labour MP who was popular on the Mumsnet forum was Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls . Queen Mools wrote : ` Ed Balls is a sexy beast ! ' While another user added : ` Ed Balls . He looks capable . And meaty . ' George Osborne was likely to ` fumble ' around while David Cameron is ` too arrogant to be generous ' in the bedroom , Mumsnet users said . Tony Blair was also mentioned by Mumsnet users , though some said he would be too busy looking in a mirror . One user , The Travelling Lemon , gave a full run-down on who she fancied , writing : ` David Cameron is a bit too arrogant to be generous in the bedroom , if you see what I mean . ` George Osborne would be fumbling around like a virgin on prom night . Tony Blair would probably want to look in a mirror . ` Nick Clegg would be eager to please , but it would be over very quickly . ' The Deputy Prime Minister garnered a mixed opinion from mothers , with some saying he was good-looking , but likely to be as much of a ` damp squib ' in the bedroom as he is in the Commons . Owen Paterson and Eilidh Whiteford are currently the sexiest MPs , according to voters . Boris Johnson was a popular choice , with a number of women saying he would be the most ` fun ' . One wrote : Maybe Barack -LSB- Obama -RSB- ... or I reckon Clegg would be a trier . ' Other suggestions included 74-year-old Ken Clarke , ` passionate ' Gordon Brown , ` charming ' John Major and ` pretty attractive ' Andy Burnham . According to sexymp.co.uk - a website where users rate the attractiveness of Members of Parliament - Tory MP Owen Paterson is the best-looking male in the Commons . The SNP 's Eilidh Whiteford currently sits top of the female MPs ' table . | Mumsnet users have revealed which politicians they have a crush on . ` Sexy beast ' Ed Balls and ` fun ' Boris Johnson are popular with mothers . Users would rather bed Ed Miliband 's brother David than the Labour leader . Nick Clegg is likely to be a ` damp squib ' in bedroom , according to mothers . David Cameron and George Osborne are ` also not likely to be good lovers ' Vince Cable , 71 , and Ken Clarke , 74 , among politicians named as sexy . | [[567, 605], [1170, 1187], [1190, 1216], [369, 439], [682, 692], [728, 767], [2043, 2091], [2391, 2472]] |
An alleged thief nicknamed the ` Gumball Bandit ' may have had his bubble burst for good . Police nabbed suspect Jason Bietch , 39 , of Scarsdale , New York , on Thursday whom they believe is responsible for stealing over 100 gumball machines from various establishments in the Bronx so that he could re-sell them to fuel a drug habit . The New York Post reports that Bietch was suspected on February 5 when he was spotted allegedly stealing two 75-pound gumball machines worth $ 350 each from a Wash & Dry in the Parkchester by the store 's disgruntled owner . Scroll down for video . Sticky fingers : Jason Bietch is accused of stealing over 100 gumball machines from establishments in the Bronx in order to resell them so he could buy drugs . Surveillance : Suspect Jason Bietch can be spotted allegedly stealing this Gumball machine from a pizza shop . ` All of a sudden he grabbed the machine and started running , ' said manager Ramon Rivera , 46 , who chased the suspect to the street told The New York Daily News . ` He slipped on the ice and so I had enough time to see his license plate , ' he said . ` It was GUM and four other numbers . I could n't believe it . It 's crazy his license plate said GUM . ' Bietch was able to leave the Laundromat with the gumball machine but the owner did n't believe his lie that he worked for Great American Vending who refills the machine every month so he reported the theft to police . Surveillance video at a check cashing shop and a pizza place shows the sticky fingered alleged thief in action . When police spoke with the company Great American Vending the company informed them that 100 of their gumball machines had been lifted from stores around the area . Spotted again : Bietch is also caught on surveillance footage allegedly stealing machines from this check cashing store in New York . Bietch was caught at a probation meeting on Thursday and now faces charges related to grand and petite larceny . He is also accused of stealing a $ 1,500 candy dispenser from another Laundromat on Bainbridge Avenue in The Bronx . Police said they 're unsure as to how much the 100 machines were worth but they believe Bietch was re-selling them in order to fuel his drug habit . The New York Post reports that Bietch was arrested twice in 2014 , once for aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and another time for possession of heroin . ` He 's not the brightest guy , ' said a police officer . ` He thought they would be easy scores , but he did n't count on the cameras . ' ` They wear a uniform , act like they come from a company , ' said store owner Louie Cordero to ABC . ` He 's hit small mom and pop stores . We 're upset , with that money we pay the gas , the light , ' Cordero said . Baffled : Store owner Louie told reporters , ` he 's hit small mom and pop stores . We 're upset , with that money we pay the gas , the light , ' | Police nabbed suspect Jason Bietch , 39 , whom they believe is responsible for stealing over 100 gumball machines to sell them then buy drugs . Bietch was caught on surveillance footage taking a gumball machine from a Bronx Wash & Dry on February 5 . The manager of the laundromat spotted Bietch 's license plate , which read ` GUM ' along with four other numbers . | [[176, 283], [287, 336], [603, 706], [337, 471], [759, 836], [1713, 1726], [1729, 1774], [1113, 1148], [1174, 1214]] |
Steven Dunks , 45 , was told he must serve a minimum of 19 years behind bars after being convicted of the murder of Lynn Howarth in Oldham , Greater Manchester . A spurned lover who battered his ex-girlfriend to death in a jealous rage and then used her phone to pretend she was still alive was jailed for life today . Steven Dunks was told he would serve a minimum of 19 years behind bars for the brutal murder of former partner Lynn Howarth , 43 . The jealous 45-year-old flew into a drunken rage and beat Miss Howarth to death after she started seeing another man . Just days before the killing he had issued a chilling warning to his former partner , telling her he would ` rather see her dead before seeing her with someone else . ' After the murder he stole Miss Howarth 's mobile sim and bank cards in a bid to cover up his crime and trick her family into believing she was still alive . Her decomposed body was discovered a month after the brutal killing when neighbours alerted police of a strong smell coming from the property . Manchester Crown Court heard the couple had a volatile on-and-off relationship for around 18 months . Miss Howarth told friends that she had split up with Dunks after learning that he was seeing another woman behind her back . In July last year the agoraphobic met a new man online and he became a regular visitor to her flat . The jury heard that a drunken Dunks appeared at her flat on July 18 , to confront his ex and her new partner , saying he would ` rather see her dead before seeing her with someone else . ' Just nine days after the threat he returned to the property for a second time and launched the violent attack . Miss Howarth 's injuries were so severe that her jaw bone had become detached from the rest of her skull . Dunks then stole her phone sim and bank card and spent the next month speaking to Miss Howarth 's new partner and mother via Facebook and text messages in a bid to cover his tracks . Her body was discovered on August 26 - along with a blood-stained glove that was covered in Dunks ' DNA.He was arrested the following day . Dunks of Oldham , Greater Manchester , had denied murder but a jury disbelieved his version of events and found him guilty . Speaking after the sentence Detective Chief Inspector Richard Eales of Greater Manchester Police said : ` Dunks was quite happy to string along two women at the same time . ` But the thought of her moving on with her life and finding a new partner sent him into a terrible rage . ` He ended her life in one of the most violent ways I have seen as a detective . He used enough force to cause catastrophic damage to her head and face . ` He then left her body to rot in the home they had shared , taking her sim card and cash cards with him so he could steal her money and trick her friends and family into thinking she was still alive . ` Lynn was limited by her anxiety and fear of open spaces , she did not travel far from her flat and her social life was led mainly online and through mobile phone . ` Dunks knew that and that is why he thought to try and cover his tracks by using her Facebook account and mobile phone to contact the people who were going to be most worried about her . Miss Howarth 's body was found at the flat she once shared with Dunks in Heywood , Rochdale , a month after her brutal murder . ` Think of what that have must have been like for her mother , thinking that she was exchanging text messages with her daughter when in reality she was communicating with the man who had brutally murdered Lynn weeks earlier . ' I hope this sentence can go some way to comforting Lynn 's family during this tremendously difficult time . ' Rob Hall , Senior Crown Advocate for CPS North West , said : ` Today , Steven Dunks has been jailed for a minimum of 19 years for committing a brutal murder . ` Lynn Howarth had recently ended the relationship with him and was beginning to move on with her life . ` However Dunks became jealous and controlling , ultimately threatening that he would rather see her dead than see her with anyone else . ` He savagely beat her to death inside her own flat and then left her body in situ whilst he withdrew cash from her bank account and used her Blackberry mobile phone to look at pornographic websites . ` To maintain the impression that Lynn Howarth was still alive he pretended to be Lynn and engaged in an unpleasant text conversation on her Blackberry with her mother . ` Throughout the case Steven Dunks has denied he was responsible for the murder , but after the jury have carefully considered all the evidence , they have found him unanimously guilty of the murder . ` He must now face the consequences of his actions as he begins this prison sentence . 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Boris Johnson and Chancellor George Osborne have announced more 24-hour rail services in London in a # 6.4 billion boost to the capital 's economy . The pair donned hard hats and neon orange hi-vis jackets to join the London Underground night shift team ahead of the announcement that night-time services will be expanded to include the London Overground and the Docklands Light Railway - creating half a million jobs . The Mayor of London and Mr Osborne shared a tea break with Tube workers and viewed overnight engineering works on the Victoria line before before going on to outline a six-point plan including 24-hour London Overground services in 2017 and all-night services on the Docklands Light Railway by 2021 . Scroll down for video . The pair donned hard hats and hi-vis on a visit to see the overnight engineering works as part of the continuing programme to upgrade London 's tube system . But shortly after their night-time stint , the politicians were back in hi-vis - this time in a fetching yellow - to demonstrate their plastering skills at a new London housing development . Both the Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr Osborne and Johnson attempted to help plaster at the Aura residential development which is under construction , in the Edgware district , before announcing plans to identify public sector sites in London for future housing developments . There they also announced the expansion of 24-hour rail services in London , as well as extended wi-fi on the Tube . However , rail unions described the announcement as a ` blatant pre-election stunt ' and queried how the # 6.4 billion had been worked out . Currently 24-hour services are due to begin on the Northern , Victoria , Piccadilly , Jubilee and Central lines from September 12 . Both the Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr Osborne and Johnson attempted to help plaster at the Aura residential development which is under construction , in the Edgware district , before announcing plans to identify public sector sites in London for future housing developments . Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne and Mayor of London Boris Johnson met with London Underground workers in one of the tunnels on the Victoria Line ahead of the announcement of more 24-hour rail services in London . Time for a break : George Osborne and Boris Johnson have a tea stop with some of the London Underground workers during their visit . Night-time Tube services will also be expanded to the Metropolitan , Circle , District , and Hammersmith and City lines once Transport for London 's modernisation programmes are completed . The Government said it will provide # 10 billion of funding for investment in new TfL infrastructure over the next parliament , including new Tube improvements , better roads , more buses and cycle lanes , amid predictions that London 's population will top 10 million by the early 2030s . The Mayor of London also confirmed plans for 200 more Routemaster buses this year and committed to 800 new buses a year from 2016 , securing jobs in Ballymena and Falkirk , where 90 per cent of TfL 's buses are manufactured . Mr Osborne said : ` We are today committing to provide London with # 10 billion for new transport improvements . ` We live in a 24-hour city , and the Mayor is going to set out how our plan will deliver a 24-hour Tube operation to support it . Getting their hands dirty : London 's Mayor and the Chancellor of the Exchequer get stuck in to help with the late night engineering works . Mayor of London Boris Johnson and Chancellor George Osborne said that night-time services will be expanded to include the London Overground and the Docklands Light Railway - creating half a million jobs . ' I am also asking the Mayor to think big about the capital 's long-term needs . ' I want these plans and others worked up , properly costed and prioritised so we can make a decision to go ahead in the Government 's spending round this summer . ' Mr Johnson said : ` As London 's population continues to grow , it is investments in infrastructure such as this which will ensure that the capital remains competitive and the best big city to live in . ` Today we have committed to additional night Tube services , the first 24-hour London Overground and the purchase of hundreds of brand new buses . This , combined with the promise of future investment in projects such as Crossrail 2 and the Bakerloo Line extension , will ensure we keep the capital 's economy moving well into the 21st century . ' Mick Cash , leader of the Rail , Maritime and Transport -LRB- RMT -RRB- union , said : ` This announcement has been dropped on London by the Mayor as a blatant pre-election stunt without a shred of consultation with the union . That is a ridiculous way to conduct important negotiations and to unveil major service developments . The pair , pictured enjoying a tea break , have outlined a six-point plan including 24-hour London Overground services in 2017 and all-night services on the Docklands Light Railway by 2021 , an expansion of 24-hour Tube services , as well as extended wi-fi on the Tube . Mr Osborne , who had visited the tunnels of the Victoria line with Boris Johnson , said Londoners lived in a 24-hour city and needed a 24-hour Tube operation to support it . ` RMT is not opposed to extended running but there are massive issues on staffing , safety and maintenance which have not been addressed and which would need to be signed off by our reps. ` This announcement has been made against the backdrop of a near doubling in assaults on staff , cuts to over 1,000 jobs and the axing of guards on London Overground . ` Night running would mean increased drunkenness and risks to both passengers and staff alike and could only work with substantial increases in staffing right across the board , and that means an immediate reversal of the current cuts programme . ' Manuel Cortes , leader of the TSSA rail union , said : ` Boris Johnson 's publicity stunts are getting more and more desperate and deluded as he heads for the exit door at City Hall to become an MP on May 7 for Uxbridge . ` How he and George Osborne think they can dream up policies in Tory Central Office for the next Labour mayor to follow when he or she is elected next year is beyond me . ` His night Tube starting in September will lose millions and is not due to break even for another 18 years , and yet here he is , with another back-of-a-fag-packet publicity stunt . ' Workers on the Victoria line platform of Victoria underground station as they carry on the overnight engineering works as part of the continued programme to upgrade the system . | Mayor of London Boris Johnson visited London Underground workers . Joined on night shift by Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne . Pair donned hi-vis to see overnight works as part of upgrades to the Tube . 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After a week of live episodes to celebrate the 30th anniversary of EastEnders , the ` Who Killed Lucy ? ' storyline came to an emotional end . Bobby Beale was revealed as the killer on Thursday night , though Jane tried to take the blame for her murder when finally confronted by Ian . But the tearful father realised his new wife was protecting his youngest son , and decided to protect their murderous secret anyway - as Bobby does n't even realise he killed his sister . Tragic truth : Ian Beale discovers his son Bobby killed Lucy in the finale of the EastEnders live week . Show boss Dominic Treadwell-Collins said : ` He thinks she got up and walked out the door , and that is what Jane has said to him . ' The producer said he initially had two other suspects in mind for the murder before deciding to put Bobby in the frame and added the idea had been partly inspired by the murder mystery novels of Agatha Christie . He said : ` Three of Agatha Christie 's best ones - one of them the detective did it , one of them everyone did it and one of them the narrator of the story did it . We always wanted those big twists . ' He said it was a conscious decision not to show the fight between the two characters to protect the young actor , Eliot Carrington , who plays Bobby . Treadwell-Collins said : ` The fact Bobby did n't deliberately do it and it was an accident is very , very important . I would n't lumber a child with that . ' The episode opened with Jane -LRB- Laurie Brett -RRB- and Ian -LRB- Adam Woodyatt -RRB- in the kitchen where he reveals how he knew Jane was hiding something . ` When you stayed calm after Peter wanted to confront Denise . Everyone else was panicking but you stayed calm , ' Ian tells her when she asks how he knew something was amiss . ` My little girl out on the common was it you ? Are you covering for someone ? ' ` It was just me , only me , ' Jane says before Ian flies into a rage and kicks her out of the kitchen . Protection : Ian will not go to the police about his son and Jane 's murderous secret . Peter -LRB- Ben Hardy -RRB- finds his dad in their trashed kitchen , and eventually a crying Ian tells him Jane 's revelation . Jane then makes up a story of how she killed Lucy : ` It was a freak thing , the wrong angle , the wrong part of her head . I should have phoned the police . I did n't and I panicked . ' But Ian is n't convinced when Jane says she confessed to Emma Summerhayes -LRB- Anna Acton -RRB- , who died from the injuries sustained after being hit by Roxie Mitchell 's car . ` Why did n't Emma report it . She finally solves the case and does nothing to solve it , ' Ian says . ` What are n't you telling me ? ' Final words : Ian kissed the last letter of love written by Lucy on the night she died . Then it dawns on him : ` He called his mum . He did something bad and he phoned you for help . ' ` The door was open , she was lying there , ' Jane cries , ' I thought it was joke . I checked her breathing , there was nothing . He said she started it , but he did n't seem to know she was dead . He hit her with a box . ' ` The jewellery box , he gave that to Beth for Christmas , ' Cindy Williams -LRB- Mimi Keene -RRB- says shocked . ` He 's a 10-year old boy , why did he do such a thing , ' Ian laments . Apology : Lucy 's letter was away of saying sorry for the trouble she had caused her father . ` He said he heard the arguing that night , he could n't sleep . He said she was writing something , he wanted her to stop causing trouble . He picked up the box , she fell , he could n't wake her , he said he tried all on his own and that 's when he called me , ' Jane cries . Peter still did n't understand why Jane tried to cover it up and Jane continues to play the loving mother card to justify her actions to protect her son . Ian runs out the room to be sick when he hears that his wife put her into the boot of the car and carried her ` like a child ' into the woods before laying her down and crying her sorrys to her dead step-daughter . Maternal instinct : Jane said she wanted to protect her son that 's why she disposed of Lucy 's body in Walford Common . She continues to try and justify Bobby 's actions : ` He was frustrated , he just wanted to make things better . ' Then Phil Mitchell -LRB- Steve McFadden -RRB- turns up to tell Ian about his mother Kathy -LRB- Gillian Taylforth -RRB- actually being alive but the distraught father frantically tells him to leave . ` Is everything alright ? ' Bobby says as he arrives home , unaware that he even killed Lucy with his actions . Ca n't believe it : Peter does n't want to continue the lie after finding out the truth about his twin sister 's death . ` If the truth comes out we 're all going to get the blame , ' Peter says . Jane and Cindy both say they should keep quiet , while Ian goes up to speak to his son . Beale than tells Peter that they must continue to cover up the murder . ' I wo n't be part of it , ' Peter says . ` Nine hours she was laying there in the cold . The only people you care about is Jane and Bobby . ' ` She treated her like a sack of rubbish , ' Peter screams and tells Ian ` he 'll never forgive him ' . Angry : Peter gets aggressive with Jane as she tries to persuade the family to keep the secret . Peter runs out the house leaving Jane and Ian to reconcile over their decision to not got to the police with the truth . Bobby also hands Cindy the final note written by Lucy which Jane referred to in her confession . Too upset to read it , Cindy takes it upon herself to recite the final words . ` Dear Dad I 'm sorry for what I said earlier . i did n't mean it , i 'm a wreck but i 'm going to change starting tonight , ' she says . The omen : Ian speaks to Bobby , who does n't actually know that he killed Lucy . ` Look at me home before midnight and the drugs are gone . When you get home look in on me I 'll be sleeping . ` But wake me up I want to tell you how much you mean to me and how much I love you do n't forget dad wake me up , Lucy Lou . ' Ian breaks down in tears as he kissed the final words of his dead daughter . He then turns to Bobby , ` You did n't do anything wrong . ' Meanwhile , rapist Dean Wicks -LRB- Matt Di Angelo -RRB- appeared to be lying dead in the Queen Vic 's beer room after landlord Mick Carter -LRB- Danny Dyer -RRB- attacked him , and his daughter Nancy -LRB- Maddy Hill -RRB- wants to go to the police . Sticking together : Jane and Ian put on a united front for the sake of their son . ` There 's a body , ' she tells the detective dealing with Nick Cotton 's death . They think she 's talking about the nasty villain not Dean and Mick quickly pulls her away . Inside the pub , Linda -LRB- Kellie Bright -RRB- asks him to marry her in front of everyone but he tells her ` not now ' as Nancy drags him upstairs . ` What 's a matter with me , course I 'll marry ya , ' he says turning back and snogging his partner . But as they return to the cellar , Dean 's body is miraculously gone . Keep it quiet : Mick Carter gets his daughter Nancy to not go to the police about Dean Wick 's lifeless body in the Queen Vic cellar . At the end of the episode , fireworks light up the Square to celebrate the Carters ' engagement . ` You alright ? ' Mick asks Ian . ` We will be , ' he replies , with Phil solemnly watching the pair before walking away himself . Since Lucy was found dead last April , the soap has seen alibis disproven , motives revealed , and suspects brought into the frame , including her father Ian . Gone : They discover his body has vanished from the cellar , with everyone else none the wiser to the incident . The mystery unravelled in this week 's EastEnders Live Week , which saw more than one million extra viewers tune in . The ` Live Week ' saw regular EastEnders ' episodes , airing on Tuesday , Wednesday and Thursday , interspersed with live scenes . Tonight 's episode will be the only completely live episode of the week . More than 9.6 million viewers - a two-year high for the BBC One soap - watched the show as it first went live on Tuesday . It means the episode attracted 1.5 million more viewers than last Tuesday 's episode . Tough night : Both Mick and Ian head out to the Square after a rather stressful evening . Viewing figures dipped for Wednesday 's instalment but 8.9 million people still tuned in . The high viewing figures will no doubt please the show 's bosses , who chose to wait almost a year -- until the soap 's 30th anniversary -- to bring the dramatic whodunnit to a close . An average of more than 10million people are thought to have tuned in last night to watch the conclusion to the long-standing storyline . Unaware : Phil Mitchell tried to tell Ian about his mum Kathy being alive but does n't get a chance . And , as the killer was revealed to be schoolboy Bobby , fans were sent into a frenzy on Twitter with more 30,000 tweets alone sent in the single minute after the killer was revealed . Figures showed that more than one million tweets were sent in total during the two EastEnders ' episodes which aired last night , making them the most tweeted-about episodes of a soap ever . The second episode eclipsed the 508,678 messages sent during the first special by more than 10,000 , with 519,359 tweets posted as the killer came closer to being unmasked , data from social analytics firm Kantar Social TV UK showed . Happy ending : Fireworks were set off to mark the engagement of Mick and Linda and the end of EastEnders Live Week . | Bobby was revealed as the killer of his half-sister Lucy but does n't know he did it . His mother Jane covered up the murder but revealed the truth to her family during the final live episode . Storyline has been ongoing for last 10 months - 77 suspects at one stage . ` EastEnders Live week ' organised to celebrate the show 's 30th anniversary . Viewing figures peaked at 11.9 million for dramatic unmasking episodes . More than one million posts on Twitter last night in relation to conclusion . | [[143, 199], [423, 473], [4487, 4492], [4519, 4570], [5733, 5738], [5745, 5789], [7888, 7961], [6, 7], [30, 77], [8461, 8489], [8493, 8537], [8784, 8790], [8833, 8874], [8963, 9067]] |
A killer superbug which claimed the lives of two patients in a Los Angeles hospital has been linked to a surgical tool used on more than 500,000 patients a year . At least seven people have contracted the antibiotic resistant bacteria while undergoing endoscopic procedures at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center between October and January . Medics fear that more than 170 patients may have been put at risk having been treated with the suspect piece of equipment . Scroll down for video . Dr Robert Cherry , pictured , confirmed that two endoscopes at the hospital had been infected with the bug . The infected patients were treated using a contaminated endoscope which transmitted the bacteria , file photo . Dr Robert Cherry , the hospital 's chief medical quality officer , confirmed that two endoscopes that were used to diagnose and treat patients with pancreatic and bile-duct problems here contaminated with 'em bedded ' infections . Five other endoscopes were found to be clear . Worryingly , the two infected endoscopes had been cleaned according to the manufacturer 's instructions . Dr Cherry said that a more stringent sterilisation technique had been introduced following the fatal outbreak . Dr Benjamin Schwartz , deputy director of acute communicable disease control and prevention for the LA County Department of Public Health said : ` This outbreak is not a threat to public health . ' Scientists have confirmed the infection is a carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae , or CRE . The bug was found on the endoscope which is inserted down a patient 's throat to allow a doctor to examine internal organs without the need for major surgery . The infection has been linked back to a ` source case ' patient responsible for the outbreak . Medics only discovered the problem in mid December after a patient , who had just undergone an endoscopic procedure developed an infection which could not be treated with antibiotics . Attorney Kevin Boyle said Thursday that one of his clients , an 18-year-old student , was among those infected after he entered the hospital for a procedure that involved using an endoscope to examine his pancreas . The patients were infected with the carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae bacteria , artist 's impression . One of those infected by the superbug is an 18-year-old student who has spent 83 days in hospital . Mr Boyle said : ` After he had the procedure he was released . Then he came down with his illness , and when they studied him and noticed he had the CRE bacteria in him they quickly put two and two together . Mr Boyle declined to release the teenager 's name or say where he attends school but said he spent 83 days in the hospital at one point and was released but recently relapsed and is currently hospitalised . He said the family does n't blame UCLA but is considering suing the endoscope 's manufacturer . Dr Deverick Anderson , infectious-disease expert at Duke University said : ` You can very easily do everything right and still have some contamination . ` We 're finding this is a problem , but it 's probably one that we do n't have a very good solution to right now . ' The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued an advisory warning doctors that even when a manufacturer 's cleaning instructions are followed , germs may linger . The device 's complex design and tiny parts make complete disinfection extremely difficult , the advisory said . Between January 2013 and December 2014 , the FDA received 75 reports involving 135 patients in the U.S. who may have been infected by tainted scopes . In a statement , the FDA said it is trying to determine what more can be done to reduce such infections . But it said that pulling the device from the market would deprive hundreds of thousands of patients of ` this beneficial and often life-saving procedure . ' ` The FDA believes at this time that the continued availability of these devices is in the best interest of the public health , ' the agency said . The bacteria can cause infections of the bladder or lungs , leading to coughing , fever or chills . CRE infections have been reported in every state except Idaho , Alaska and Maine , according to the CDC . Similar outbreaks of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae -LRB- CRE -RRB- have been reported around the nation . They are difficult to treat because some varieties are resistant to most known antibiotics . | Two patients have died after being infected with a superbug in LA . An 18-year-old student has spent 83 days in hospital after he was infected . The superbug was found two endoscopes used on almost 180 patients . Doctors have identified the ` source ' patient responsible for the bug . | [[0, 118], [2270, 2282], [2308, 2369], [2579, 2587], [2632, 2753], [345, 468], [362, 410], [493, 509], [523, 601], [602, 667], [714, 730], [781, 944], [1504, 1538], [1816, 1825], [1832, 1835], [1851, 1874], [1664, 1758]] |
Belgian doctor Wim Distelmans . A controversial doctor who practises euthanasia has sparked outrage by organising a tour to Auschwitz because he says the Nazi death camp is ` inspiring ' . Belgian doctor Wim Distelmans , who has been dubbed ` Dr Death ' for administering lethal injections , claims the visit will ` clarify confusion ' about dying as well as addressing the issue of euthanasia . But Jewish and anti-euthanasia campaigners have reacted with horror , saying the trip , billed as a study tour , is ` offensive and shocking ' . Labour MP Sir Gerald Kaufman said : ` To make the notorious Nazi concentration camp of Auschwitz the centre for a congenial study-trip is preposterous , if not obscene . ` Whatever one 's views on euthanasia -- and I am against -- it is abominable to describe Auschwitz as an `` inspiring venue '' . What went on at Auschwitz and the other death-camps was mass murder of innocents -- children , women and men . ' Dr Distelmans , who co-ordinates legalised killings from his Brussels clinic , has circulated a brochure advertising the three-day tour for a cost of # 470 , including visits to the Auschwitz gas chambers and a ` seminar ' on issues including euthanasia , which is legal in Belgium . He said in the leaflet that Auschwitz , in Poland , where a million people were put to death , was ` the pre-eminent symbol of a degrading end of life ' . He added : ` This site is an inspiring venue for organising a seminar and reflecting on these issues so that we can consider and clarify confusions . ' The row coincides with controversy over attempts by the Labour peer and former Chancellor Lord Falconer to legalise assisted suicide in Britain , which critics say could prove a ` slippery slope ' towards widespread killing of the sick . Under Lord Falconer 's Bill , which receives its second reading in the Lords on Friday , doctors would be able to prescribe terminally ill patients a lethal dose of drugs , but the patient would have to take the drugs themselves . Belgium has gone a step further by allowing doctors to legally administer a fatal dose . Dr Distelmans , 60 , gained notoriety after he was shown on TV ending the life of Nathan Verhelst , 44 , a transsexual who asked to die after doctors botched his sex change surgery . Last year , he performed the world 's first double euthanasia for deaf twin brothers Marc and Eddy Verbessem , 45 , after they learned that they were going blind . According to a leaflet advertising the tour , the visit to Auschwitz will take place on October 9 , and will include a ` scientific programme ' , details of which are not yet finalised . It says they will be accompanied by documentary maker Lydia Chagoll , who was imprisoned in a Japanese camp during the Second World War , and participate in a ` symposium ' . However , a spokesman for Auschwitz said the group was only booked in for a routine tour led by official guides who will relate the history of the camp and show them the key areas including the gas chambers . Wim Distelmans , who has been dubbed ` Dr Death ' for administering lethal injections , claims the visit to Auschwitz -LRB- above -RRB- will ` clarify confusion ' about dying as well as addressing the issue of euthanasia . The group will also visit Birkenau to see where Jews were herded off the transportation trains and selected to go straight to the gas chamber or to become prisoners . Liberal Democrat peer Lord Carlile , the son of Polish Jewish immigrants , said : ` This is shocking . It will cause offence to a lot of people throughout Europe , whichever side of the argument they are on . I am all in favour of people going to Auschwitz to find out the oppression that happened there , but to describe it as an inspiring setting suggests he is either mad , stupid or incompetent . ' Anti-euthanasia campaigner Baroness Grey-Thompson , the British Paralympian , said : ` To describe Auschwitz as `` inspiring '' is very upsetting and very disturbing . It is appalling . ' Dr Distelmans was unavailable for comment yesterday , but he earlier told the Jewish Chronicle he had been shocked by criticisms . He was quoted as saying : ` Firstly , this is not a symposium about euthanasia . It 's a study trip focusing on human rights , suffering and palliative care . We will mention euthanasia , but that is not the main goal of the trip . ` The participants are all professionals working in palliative care . They work every day with patients who suffer pain and death . ` Our main goal is to visit the death camp where all these atrocities took place . ` Secondly , many of the participants were not in favour of a law on euthanasia , but changed their mind after the law came into action . ` There is obviously no link between euthanasia in Belgium and what happened in Auschwitz . ` The Nazis used the term `` euthanasia '' wrongly . ' | Belgian doctor Wim Distelmans has organised a ` study tour ' to Auschwitz . 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Hoards of eager crowds have gathered in Afghanistan 's capital to watch competitors face off in the country 's brutal and bizarre national sport that was previously banned under Taliban regime . The fierce competition involves mounted players who drag a disembowelled and decapitated goat and throw it into a scoring circle . Buzkashi translates into ` goat pulling ' in English , but a calf is sometimes used too as the flesh is more likely to withhold the constant pulling and tugging by the athletes . Afghan horsemen compete during a game of buzkashi , the country 's national sport , which was banned under the Taliban regime . Very little is known about buzkashi in the rest of the world , but it gained popularity when it was featured in the Rambo film franchise . The goat carcass , which can weigh up to 160 pounds , can be soaked in water prior to the event to toughen it . Although rules can vary , the matches usually see horsemen aim to fight off other players to transport the animal into a circle drawn onto the ground . In contests in Kabul , referees oversee the game proceedings , played on a square layout measuring 1,300 ft on each side . The animal , which can weigh up to 160 pounds , can be soaked in water prior to the event to toughen it , and players are not permitted to attach it to their saddles . Match lengths can also vary with some games lasting for days . In more regulated matches , however , stricter time limits are applied . In contests in Kabul , the capital , referees oversee the game proceedings , played on a square layout measuring 1,300 ft on each side . Energetic spectators bet on their favourite goat grabbers , who can be sponsored by wealthy individuals . Buzkashi translates into ` goat pulling ' in English , but a calf is sometimes used too as the flesh is more likely to withstand the dragging . Players are permitted to carry short whips with which they are allowed beat opposition horses but , according to the rules , not the players . Crowds bet on their favourite goat grabbers , who can be sponsored by wealthy individuals . The history of the game is unknown but can be traced back to medieval nomadic tribes . | Buzkashi , which was banned under Taliban regime , is similar to polo , but a headless goat is used instead of a ball . Rules usually see players aim to carry the dead animal to a chalk circle in a fierce competition that can last days . A calf is sometimes used too as the flesh is more likely to withhold the constant pulling and tugging . | [[111, 144], [150, 164], [172, 194], [111, 144], [154, 194], [195, 325], [555, 588], [595, 632], [195, 325], [910, 1011], [1327, 1389], [1360, 1389], [385, 391], [395, 504], [1765, 1771], [1775, 1849]] |
An alleged former-bikie boss arrested on charges of extortion , threatening violence and stalking has converted to Islam . A heavily-tattooed Brett Pechey , who goes by the name of Kaos , was arrested at Brisbane International Airport earlier this month after being forced to return to Australia due to a lack of funds after hiding in south east Asia since 2013 . The 26-year-old , who is the alleged former-president of notorious West End Bandidos gang and who police are investigating possible links to Brothers 4 Life , is known by authorities to have embraced Islam , according to The Courier Mail . Scroll down for video . One of Queensland 's most wanted bikies , Brett Pechey , 26 , is understood to have converted to Islam . Mirways Sayed , the leader of Muslim organisation Ummah United which has been under scrutiny due to its alleged connections to bikie members and suicide bombers , voiced his support for Pechey following his arrest . His social media posts were accompanied by a picture of Pechey being arrested at Brisbane Airport . Mirways Sayed , the leader of Muslim organisation Ummah United which has been under scrutiny due to its alleged connections to bikie members and suicide bombers , voiced his support for Pechey following his arrest . Ummah United claims it does not support extremist views , but rather tries to help men keep away from jihad and crime . ` This is a true brother of mine . He loves peace loyalty respect honesty . Never hurt no -LSB- sic -RSB- body . May Allah help u brother we are here for u. Ummah united , ' a post by Mr Sayed on social media read . An earlier post said : ` Brother pechey is back may allah make it eazy for him -LSB- sic -RSB- ' . Ummah United claims it does not support extremist views , but rather tries to help men keep away from jihad and crime , according to the ABC . Pechey , who will remain in police custody until March 6 , is facing charges of extortion , threatening violence , stalking , assault occasioning bodily harm in company , affray , breaking and entering while armed in company , rioting , breach of bail and a number of traffic offences , The Courier Mail reports . The alleged former-president of notorious West End Bandidos gang was taken into custody after touching down at Brisbane International Airport earlier this month . Police are now investigating if the 26-year-old has possible links to notorious Brothers 4 Life gang . Video footage -LRB- pictured -RRB- showed Pechey to be one of the ` more significant players ' in the Broadbeach incident in 2013 , Det Insp Smith said . He spent more than a year living in Thailand - first Bangkok , then Phuket - after fleeing Australia following a violent bikie brawl at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast in Queensland in 2013 . The alleged one-time bikie boss had been living off profits from a clothing business and funds channelled via friends and family in Australia . Pechey allegedly begged his grandmother for $ 25,000 when his funds ran out , but this was ignored on instruction from ` fed up ' family members , forcing him to return to Australia , reported The Courier-Mail . Detective Inspector Brendan Smith said police had been pursuing extradition options when negotiations with Pechey led to him boarding a plane and handing himself in . While detectives are still investigating Pechey 's links to Sydney 's Brothers 4 Life gang , Det Insp Smith said he seemed chastened by his time on the run . ` He certainly has n't got the bravado that they would normally have , ' he said . ` He appears resigned to the fact things have changed . ' He spent more than a year living in Thailand - first Bangkok , then Phuket - after fleeing Australia following a violent bikie brawl at Broadbeach in 2013 . Pechey is shown standing up to police during the 2013 Broadbeach brawl . He fled Australia soon after . Video footage showed Pechey to be one of the ` more significant players ' in the Broadbeach incident , Det Insp Smith said . The other charges he 's facing relate to a number of dawn raids conducted by police last March across Brisbane , Gold Coast and Logan . The raids netted nine patched Bandidos bikie gang members and led to members of the West End and Centro chapters being charged with extortion offences . Police claim they 'd used standover tactics to intimidate victims , some cornered at gyms , into handing over money and property . One victim even required facial reconstruction surgery after suffering a broken nose , fractured eye socket and chipped teeth , while another was allegedly threatened with a hand gun and a baseball bat . Det Insp Smith said a number of criminal motorcycle gang members remain living overseas but are not currently wanted by police , saying : ` realistically , I hope they never come back ' . Pechey allegedly begged his grandmother for $ 25,000 when his funds ran out , but this was ignored on instruction from ` fed up ' family members , forcing him to return to Australia earlier this month . Pechey is facing charges of extortion , threatening violence , stalking , assault occasioning bodily harm in company , affray , breaking and entering while armed in company , rioting , breach of bail and traffic offences . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article . | Bikie Brett Pechey was arrested at Brisbane Airport earlier this month . Authorities understand the alleged former former-president of notorious West End Bandidos gang has converted to Islam . 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Philip Pickett has been jailed after luring pupils into sound-proof music rooms at Guildhall School of Music and Drama to sexually assault them . An eminent classical musician who taught at the Guildhall School of Music has been jailed for 11 years for sexually abusing pupils in soundproofed music rooms . Philip Pickett , one of Britain 's best recorder players and an internationally renowned expert on early music , used his fame to prey on two teenage schoolgirls and a 21-year-old woman whom he locked in practice rooms where no one could hear their screams . Police believe the 64-year-old may have attacked scores of women around the world as he toured with orchestras during a glittering career spanning four decades . It can be revealed that complaints were made about him to police in Milan in 1988 , where he was accused of indecently assaulting a 26-year-old woman he performed with at a concert . Detectives believe there are other victims in other countries , who may have not have reported the assaults because of his influence at the world-leading conservatoire . The three-times married teacher was first reported to the principal of the school , where he taught music between 1972 and 1997 , more than three decades ago . The mother of a 17-year-old wrote to the then head , John Hosier , in the 1980s saying her daughter had been molested in a locked windowless music room . But instead of Pickett being reported to police , the girl was told to find another school . Mr Hosier informed the mother that he had received no other complaints and took no further action , despite Pickett refusing to see his boss to discuss the allegations . The next year Guildhall awarded Pickett a fellowship , one of its highest honours , in recognition of his musical achievements . Pickett , described as a ` social animal ' , left the Guildhall in 1997 and went on to be artistic director of the Southbank Centre and director of early music at Shakespeare 's Globe Theatre . The conductor was not reported to police until 2013 , in the wake of the Jimmy Savile scandal . He continued to deny the offences and demanded that his Old Bailey trial be delayed so he could continue to perform with folk musician Carlos Nunez and the New London Consort group which he founded . Martin Heslop , QC , defending , even tried to persuade the judge that his sentence should be delayed so he could attend music festivals in Bologna , Vienna and Manchester . But Judge Charles Wide refused and jailed him for 11 years after he was convicted of two rapes and two indecent assaults by a jury earlier this month . The case can now be reported after the Crown Prosecution Service decided not to proceed with another trial relating to a girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted between the ages of 13 and 15 in the 1970s . The CPS also decided not to go ahead with an allegation of assault occasioning actual bodily harm on an ex-partner . All these remaining charges were left on file . Pickett was cleared of six other charges against four young women . The court heard how Pickett , 64 , tried to delay sentencing after being convicted of sexual offences . The professional record player taught at Guildhall School of Music and Drama for 25 years . The teacher , who lives in a # 500,000 cottage in Lyneham , near Chipping Norton , Oxfordshire , with his wife , a singer and harpsichord player , showed no remorse . At least one of his victims was so traumatised that she abandoned her dreams of a career in music . Sentencing him for the ` terrible crimes ' , Judge Wide said : ` You were their teacher . To a degree , they were in awe of you , especially the schoolgirls . There is the location of the offences -- in the practice rooms at the Guildhall School of Music . Soundproofed and dark -- even if they had shouted they could not have been heard . ' One 16-year-old recorder player was assaulted on her first lesson after she won a place in the school 's sixth-form in 1978 . Pickett told her she needed to work on her breathing and asked her to take her top off . He then told her to lie on the floor , turned out the lights and forced her to commit a sex act . During the second lesson Pickett raped her . She refused to go to any more lessons but did not tell her mother until ten years later . The court heard how Pickett would take vulnerable pupils into sound-proof rooms at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama -LRB- above -RRB- to assault them . A 17-year-old recorder player was attacked during a lesson in the 1980s after Pickett told her he would show her how to breathe and turned off the lights . She told her mother , whose letter of complaint was rejected by the head . The third victim was a 21-year-old student . When she went to the Guildhall for private tuition he locked the door and raped her on the floor of a practice room . A police spokesman said : ` Potentially there are significant amounts of victims out there . ` I would urge these people to contact the City of London Police . ' | Philip Pickett , 64 , has been jailed over attacks between 1979 and 1983 . The music teacher worked at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama . Pickett ` lured pupils into sound-proof rooms to sexually assault them ' He was jailed for 11 years following trial at the Old Bailey this month . Judge blasted ` exceptionally serious ' crimes against ` vulnerable ' girls . 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Militants fighting for the Islamic State today claimed responsibility for a series of suicide bombings that killed at least 45 people in a Libyan town under government control . The group said the attacks in Qubba were in retaliation for the killing of Muslims in the Islamic militant stronghold of Derna , around 20 miles away . Egyptian warplanes conducted multiple airstrikes in Derna after militants linked to the Islamic State group beheaded 21 Egyptian Christian hostages . The attack also targeted the forces of army General Khalifa Hifter , who has been leading an offensive against Islamic militias on behalf of the internationally recognised government . The group 's statement said two of the ` Caliphate 's knights ' carried out suicide bombings targeting what they described as one of General Hifter 's operations rooms . Scroll down for video . Three bombings -LRB- not pictured -RRB- struck a Libyan town near to the city of Darna -LRB- above -RRB- , which is controlled by the Islamic State . According to Libyan army spokesman Mohammed Hegazi , a car bomb exploded next to a gas station in the town as motorists lined up to fill their tanks , killing at least 30 . The explosion also wounded dozens of others . Hegazi added that the gas station was close to the town 's security headquarters . A security official , who spoke on condition of anonymity , said the gas station blast was only one in a string of attacks in Qubba on Friday . Procession : A fleet of cars parade freely through the Libyan city of Benghazi , showing the level of control they exercise in the country ruled almost entirely by rebel forces . Unrest : Libya has descended in to chaos in recent weeks as ISIS cements a foothold in the country . At least 10 people were killed when Islamic extremists targeted a hotel where Somali government officials were meeting . Mogadishu 's deputy mayor and a legislator were said to be among those killed in the attack on the city 's Central Hotel , which saw one extremist ram an explosives-laden vehicle into the hotel gate and another going inside and blowing himself up . The country 's deputy prime minister was among the injured , a police official said . The attack is the latest blow to the Somali government 's efforts to contain the deadly insurgency by the Al Qaeda-linked Al-Shabab group that , despite the loss of key strongholds in Somalia , continue to stage attacks in the capital and elsewhere . The Islamic insurgent group claimed responsibility for the twin suicide bombings , according to the group 's radio station Andulus . He said one other attack targeted the home of Parliament Speaker Ageila Saleh , who represents the elected government , based in eastern Libya . A third attack targeted the security headquarters building itself , said the official , who also gave a different casualty figure , putting the total death toll at around 25 . Such conflicting tolls are common in the aftermath of large attacks . Hospital officials and others in Qubba could not immediately be reached for comment . No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack , which Hegazi said bore the hallmarks of Islamic militants who have battled the army for months in and around the eastern city of Benghazi . Libya has sunk into chaos , four years since longtime dictator Muammar Gaddafi 's ouster . The country is split between two rival parliaments and governments . One is based in the capital , Tripoli , and is backed by militias allied with Islamist factions . The other is the elected parliament , which has been forced to relocate and old sessions in the far eastern city of Tobruk , near the Egyptian border . | Three blasts rock town of Qubba close to the ISIS-controlled city of Derna . Another attack targeted the home of a Libyan Parliament Speaker . A third explosion targeted the security headquarters building . | [[0, 102], [859, 919], [859, 879], [893, 963], [2575, 2652], [2720, 2778], [2720, 2734], [2788, 2895]] |
This is the shocking moment a callous teenage carer was caught on camera stealing from a vulnerable pensioner 's purse . Sheryvone Brooks was filmed reaching into a kitchen drawer at 85-year-old Evelyn Nicholson 's house in Stourbridge , Dudley . The 19-year-old 's actions were caught on a camera installed by Mrs Nicholson 's family who had noticed money going missing from the elderly woman 's home . Sheryvone Brooks was filmed taking # 30 out of Mrs Nicholson 's purse after the elderly woman 's family installed a camera when they noticed money going missing from her home . Mrs Nicholson was said to be ` devastated ' by the theft and would have given the teenager money if she had asked her for it , her son said . Brooks , who worked for Gateway Health and Social Care Dudley , was found guilty of theft at Wolverhampton Crown Court . In the video , the teenager is seen sitting in a chair in Mrs Nicholson 's kitchen talking to another carer . She is filmed opening the drawer then looking around the room to see if anyone is watching her . The teenager then stood up , covering the brown leather purse with her body while she took out # 30 . The teenager then stuffed the money into the pocket of her hooded sweatshirt before returning the purse to the drawer . She stuffed the cash in her pocket before returning the purse to the drawer . Mrs Nicholson 's family said she had been left ` devastated ' by the theft , and that she would have given money to the teenager had she asked for it . The teenager -LRB- seen leaving court -RRB- was fired from her job . Speaking after the case , the 85-year-old 's son , Robert Smith told the Express and Star : ` She was devastated and it has affected her health . ` It 's absolutely disgusting . It had happened a couple of times before at the end of last year , so I set up the camera on New Year 's Day , ' said Robert Smith , Mrs Nicholson 's son . ' I knew that we would catch the person but the video is still shocking . ` You are supposed to put your trust in carers but then one does something like this , and it destroys that trust . ' I hope she gets a severe sentence for what she has done . In total I think she took something close to # 200 over three occasions . ` The video was taken first thing in the morning while the other carer was getting my mum out of bed . ' The court heard how Brooks said she needed the money to pay for Christmas presents when she committed the theft on January 6 . She has since repaid the money , describing the incident as ` stupid and opportunistic ' . Timothy Talbot-Webb , defending , said : ` She knew it was wrong . ' While the sum of money stolen was ` minor ' , magistrates referred the case to crown court because of the breach of trust involved . Brooks , who has been fired from Gateway Heath and Social Care , will be sentenced next month . | Sheryvone Brooks was filmed stealing from Evelyn Nicholson 's home . The 19-year-old carer took the pensioner 's purse from kitchen drawer . She was seen taking out # 30 and stuffing it in her sweatshirt pockets . The 85-year-old 's family had installed camera after money went missing . Brooks will be sentenced for theft at Wolverhampton Crown Court in March . | [[0, 120], [66, 120], [1051, 1063], [1080, 1112], [1127, 1152], [1153, 1272], [1273, 1350], [289, 334], [308, 334], [339, 403], [480, 580], [2755, 2761], [2820, 2850]] |
Laboour branded the Tories ` the political wing of the hedge fund industry ' Labour branded the Tories ` the political wing of the hedge fund industry ' as the latest figures underlined their dependence on donations from City figures . Almost # 2 million of Tory donations in the last quarter of last year came from hedge fund donors -- and three Tory donors were named last week as having previously held accounts at the Swiss branch of HSBC . Hedge funds have defended themselves against criticism from Ed Miliband , arguing that they contributed # 4 billion in British taxes last year . But Jonathan Ashworth , the Shadow Cabinet Office Minister , said : ` The Tories are now the political wing of the hedge fund industry . ` The Tory election campaign is increasingly reliant on those who dine exclusively at the Prime Minister 's top table and a select few from the world of finance . The Tories ' plan is failing working families because their priority has been to help a few at the top . ' The biggest Conservative donors were Michael Gooley , founder of travel company Trailfinders , who gave # 500,000 ; Lord Glendonbrook , the former owner of BMI -LRB- # 334,000 -RRB- ; and David Rowland , a property magnate -LRB- # 322,000 -RRB- . The three donors named as having had accounts with the Swiss Branch of HSBC were Georg Von Opel , who gave # 105,900 ; Edward Lee -LRB- # 17,200 -RRB- and Anwar Pervez -LRB- # 8,000 . Being a client of a Swiss bank is not against the law , and does not prove tax avoidance or evasion . There is no suggestion that any of the individual donors did anything unlawful . The Electoral Commission figures also reveal that former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has donated more than # 500,000 to the three main political parties through one of his companies . Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg , pictured right , and Michael Gooley , founder of travel company Trailfinders , pictured left , are both donors . Bloomberg TradeBook , a British-registered financial markets broker , has given # 240,000 to Labour , # 210,000 to the Liberal Democrats and # 100,000 to the Conservatives since January 2011 . Including gifts in kind , the company has almost doubled its political donations in the past four years to # 640,704 , compared with # 369,567 in the four years ahead of the 2010 election . Mr Bloomberg , whose ex-wife is from England , has called Britain his second home . Mr Bloomberg declined to comment last night . | Almost # 2 million Tory donations came from hedge fund donors . Hedge funds argue they have contributed # 4 billion in British taxes . Labour say Tories are ` political wing of hedge fund industry ' | [[236, 333], [445, 456], [519, 589], [0, 74], [77, 150], [594, 611], [651, 655], [660, 726]] |
This is the shocking moment a man mugged a 90-year-old pensioner for her handbag while high on a legal drug called ` Clockwork Orange ' . CCTV footage showed Sheldon Woodford , 24 , stalking pensioner Betty Aldworth moments before the cowardly attack in Boscombe , near Bournemouth , Dorset , which knocked her to the ground and left her with knee and shoulder injuries . Drug addict Woodford was later named to police by his ashamed mother after she recognised her son in a police appeal on Facebook . CCTV footage shows Sheldon Woodford stalking Betty Aldworth on Michelgrove Road , Bournemouth . Woodford then snatches her bag in the attack which left her collapsed on the pavement . He can then be seen attempting to make a getaway with her bag while she remains lying on the ground . He was yesterday jailed for four-and-a-half years at Bournemouth Crown Court after pleading guilty to robbery . The court heard that Woodford was addicted to cannabis-like legal high Clockwork Orange , and had nine previous convictions for 26 offences including five robberies . Police were called to Michelgrove Road on the morning of December 29 after passers-by saw the OAP lying on the pavement and Woodford running off with her handbag . Woodford was chased by witnesses down nearby roads before dropping the bag , which was returned to a shaken Mrs Aldworth . As police sought to identify the thief , the CCTV footage was circulated and Woodford 's own mother shopped him to police . Detective Constable Leo Glendon , from Bournemouth CID , said Woodford 's mother Sharon chose to hand him over to police for the sake of the community 's safety . Pictured left is Woodford on Michelgrove Road immediately prior to the incident . Right , can be seen grinning in his police mugshot . DC Glendon said she saw the police photo of her son on Facebook and ` felt it right ' to come forward . ` Woodford 's mother saw the CCTV footage on her Facebook feed and instantly recognised the man in it as her son . ` She felt that any loyalty towards her son was superseded by the fact that he had picked on a vulnerable , elderly lady . ` She felt it was right to come forward and inform us due to the nature of the crime and the fact Woodford was targeting elderly people and could still be a danger to them . ` We received a call from Woodford 's mother on January 2 during which she said `` That 's my son '' . ` She wanted him to be forced to get help and the only way that was going to be possible is if he was put behind bars . Kerry Maylin , prosecuting , told Bournemouth Crown Court how a passing van driver , Robert Edwards , had seen the attack and chased Woodford into the grounds of a nearby hotel . She said Mr Edwards saw the defendant drop the handbag so he went to check on Mrs Aldworth , leaving two other passersby to monitor Woodford . The attack occurred on Michelgrove Road , Bournemouth -LRB- pictured -RRB- , while 90-year-old Mrs Aldworth was making her way home from the shops . Les Smith , mitigating , said Woodford had been high at the time of the incident and was ashamed of his actions . He said Woodford had moved back to Bournemouth from the home he shared with his partner and baby in Chippenham , Wiltshire , after becoming overwhelmed by his role as a father . He said : ` He was tearful at the incident , he was tearful at the police station , he was tearful to the probation officer and he was tearful in conference . ` In the words of his own mother , it all got too much for him . He came back to Bournemouth to live with a friend who had been released from prison and both descended into further drug misuse . ' Judge Peter Johnson described Woodford 's crime as ' a cowardly , despicable act ' . He said : ` That injury is still causing her pain . The sentence of this court must be a severe one . ' | CCTV footage showed Sheldon Woodford , 24 , stalking OAP Betty Aldworth . He can then be seen stealing her handbag as she is knocked to the ground . The drug addict was high on a legal drug known as ` Clockwork Orange ' When police released the footage Woodford 's own mother contacted police . She identified her son to police ` for the sake of the community 's safety ' Woodford was jailed for four-and-a-half years at Bournemouth Crown Court . | [[138, 215], [138, 142], [182, 262], [503, 582], [0, 107], [270, 281], [299, 324], [599, 643], [633, 643], [650, 686], [687, 748], [1175, 1231], [0, 107], [95, 114], [117, 133], [901, 1040], [2987, 2996], [3012, 3100], [372, 402], [409, 502], [372, 392], [397, 474], [1432, 1478], [2295, 2363], [372, 402], [409, 502], [372, 392], [397, 474], [1432, 1478], [1479, 1510], [1536, 1641], [2364, 2390], [789, 880], [789, 791], [806, 900]] |
A man was dragged from his car and brutally assaulted on a street after accidentally knocking down a one-year-old child who was playing in the middle of the road . Police were called to the scene at Spenser Rd in Enderley , Hamilton , New Zealand at about 9:10 pm last night . The man , who was in a silver car was driving down the road when a one-year-old child ran out in front of him . After stopping to ascertain any injuries , angry bystanders aggressively assaulted the man . A man was dragged from his car and brutally assaulted on a street after accidentally knocking down a one-year-old child who was playing in the middle of the road . The one-year-old had reportedly been chasing another child who on a push-bike . The driver stopped at the scene but was pulled from his car and bashed by onlookers who left him in a worse state than the little boy who had been hit . The one-year-old boy was taken to hospital for observation but the driver of the car was taken by ambulance to Waikato hospital with serious injuries . Speaking to the New Zealand Herald , Hamilton City area commander Inspector Greg Nicholls condemned the locals for their aggressive behaviour . ` Initial indications are a silver car was driving down the road when a one-year-old child , chasing another child on a bike , has run out in front of the car and been struck by it , ' he said . Police were called to the scene at Spenser Rd in Enderley , Hamilton , New Zealand at about 9:10 pm last night.The man , who was in a silver car was driving down the road when a one-year-old child ran out in front of him . After stopping to ascertain any injuries , angry bystanders aggressively assaulted the man . ` The driver has stopped at the scene but was dragged from his vehicle by a number of people and seriously assaulted . He has then fled to a nearby address . ' The Inspector said the man , who had done the right thing by stopping to assess the situation , suffered a painful assault at the hands of the locals and said their actions will not be tolerated . ` Such behaviour can not and will not be tolerated . In such situations a driver is obliged to stop and ascertain any injuries . ` It is the police 's role to investigate and hold people to account , not emotional bystanders , ' Mr Nicholls said . Hamilton police are continuing to investigate the accident . | A man was bashed after accidental knocking down a one-year-old . The accident happened at Spenser Rd in Enderley , Hamilton New Zealand . The one-year-old was hit after running out in front of the car . The child suffered superficial injuries and was taken to hospital . Bystanders dragged the driver from his car and assaulted him . New Zealand police have criticised the locals for the brutal bashing . | [[0, 5], [35, 119], [72, 163], [482, 487], [517, 601], [554, 645], [164, 246], [1370, 1427], [0, 5], [35, 119], [72, 163], [277, 388], [342, 388], [482, 487], [517, 601], [554, 645], [840, 859], [864, 878], [1201, 1265], [1245, 1265], [1295, 1333], [1245, 1265], [1330, 1355], [1481, 1488], [1515, 1592], [879, 937], [389, 429], [432, 481], [726, 736], [752, 809], [1593, 1633], [1636, 1685], [1686, 1698], [1718, 1778], [1688, 1698], [1783, 1804], [1846, 1859], [1942, 1995], [1068, 1174], [1846, 1859], [1942, 1995]] |
A Californian congressman has announced that he is a ` proud grandpa ' to a transgender grandchild . Eight-term San Jose Democrat Mike Honda , 73 , made the announcement via a tweet on Wednesday , along with a photo of himself with his arm around eight-year-old Malisa . ` As the proud grandpa of a transgender grandchild , I hope she can feel safe at school without fear of being bullied , ' he tweeted . Pride : Mike Honda has announced that he has nothing but admiration for his granddaughter and hopes she and others like her can be free of the fear of being bullied . Malisa is the middle of three children born to Honda 's daughter Michelle who is a public health educator in San Jose . Honda has decided to speak publicly about his family after Malisa told her grandfather that she would like to be a role model for others in her position and gave her permission for him to go public with her story . Mom Michelle Honda-Phillips told San Jose Mercury News that her child -- initially called Brody -- had wanted to be referred to as a girl since she had learned to speak . ` She has never hidden who she was , ' said Honda-Phillips , 39 , on Thursday . ` The only thing that 's changed is her pronoun and her name . She 's been exactly the same . ' The family has revealed that Malisa made her transition last July , when she adopted her new name and started to wear girls clothes in public . In the fall she was enrolled by her parents at a new school and - with the support of administrators - she was registered as a girl . Honda 's daughter Michelle has revealed that Malisa had wanted to be referred to as girl since she was old enough to speak . ` She 's very proud of being transgender . She 's embraced the fact she 's transgender and she 's different and everyone should be comfortable in their skin , ' said Honda-Phillips . The family say they expect people to voice criticism and concern over allowing someone so young to determine such a big change . People will say ` it 's just a phase or they 'll grow out of it , ' said Honda . ` But we have to be a little bit more in tune with what youngsters are telling us . From there we can develop better solutions , be more thoughtful . ' Michelle said they had waited until they were confident that Malisa was ` insistent , persistent and consistent ' about her gender - three thresholds recommended by the transgender community . The family is currently looking into hormone therapies that would delay Malisa 's puberty . Honda , the House Democratic Senior Whip and a longtime supporter of the LGBT community , co-founded the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus . Honda also mentioned his transgender grandchild in a video played at a conference for school superintendents in Southern California also Wednesday . ` We need to ensure that our LGBTQ youth are never bullied because of their real or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity . These children need our protection and our love , ' he posted on Facebook . Honda , the House Democratic Senior Whip and a longtime supporter of the LGBT community , co-founded the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus with openly gay lawmakers Sen. Tammy Baldwin and former Rep. Barney Frank . He also founded and heads the Congressional Anti-Bullying Caucus , which launched in 2012 . ' I came to Congress to fight for the civil and human rights of Americans of all sexual orientations , genders and ethnic backgrounds . All Americans deserve the right to work , live , and love in peace and free from intimidation and prejudice , ' he said at the time . | Eight-term San Jose Democrat Mike Honda made the announcement via a tweet on Wednesday . ` As the proud grandpa of a transgender grandchild , I hope she can feel safe at school without fear of being bullied , ' he tweeted . Honda has decided to speak out after Malisa told him she would like to be a role model for others in her position . The family is currently looking into hormone therapies that would delay Malisa 's puberty . | [[101, 140], [148, 270], [0, 100], [45, 100], [324, 388], [372, 388], [393, 405], [412, 572], [693, 788], [752, 845], [2396, 2419], [2428, 2450], [2396, 2406], [2410, 2450], [2433, 2450], [2456, 2487]] |
Many people turn their phone off overnight or when charging , but a new malware could be taking advantage of this power-saving technique . Security researchers have spotted a virus that kicks in when the power button on Android phones and tablets is pressed . It makes the phone appear to be switched off but instead the malware is running in the background making calls , sending messages and accessing other files and apps . The malware is installed when the user downloads infected apps . When the power button is pressed , the malware shows a fake dialogue pop-up designed to look like the Android Power off menu -LRB- pictured -RRB- . The phone then appears to shut down and the malware can make calls , send messages and access other files . In theory , once installed and enabled , the app has control of the phone and can perform any task the hacker wants it to . A blog post from the Amsterdam-based antivirus firm explained that the malware is installed when the user downloads an infected app from an app store . AVG has n't revealed which apps are carrying the malware and MailOnline has contacted the firm for more information . It 's likely the apps are installed from third-party app stores rather than Google Play , due to Google 's strict policy on malware . The malware is installed when the user downloads infected apps . When the power button is pressed , the malware makes the phone appear to shut down . The malware can then make calls , send messages and access other files and apps . Experts said the the only way to know a phone is actually turned off is to remove the battery . The app runs in the background , so is n't immediately noticeable and wo n't appear as a rogue app or icon on the homescreen . But , running a scan using an antivirus app will detect and remove the files . However , the Play Store has featured infected apps in the past , so users are advised to download all apps with caution , and to check reviews and developer details if they are unsure . ` This malware hijacks the shutting down process of your mobile , so when the user turns the power off button to shut down their mobile , it does n't really shut down , ' said the researchers . ` After pressing the power button , you will see the real shutdown animation , and the phone appears off . Although the screen is black , it is still on . ` While the phone is in this state , the malware can make outgoing calls , take pictures and perform many other tasks without notifying the user . ' The malware does this by hijacking a line of code in the shutting down process and asking for root permission . This gives the hacker permission to access and modify any files , apps and software on the device . Once permission is granted , the malware shows a fake dialogue pop-up when the power button is pressed . The malware works by hijacking a line of code in the shutting down process and asking for root permission . This gives the hacker permission to access and modify any files -LRB- pictured -RRB- , apps and software on the device . But , running a scan using an antivirus app will detect and remove the files . This is designed to look like the standard Android menu and when the ` Power off ' option is selected , the fake animation is shown and the screen goes black . It will continue to make calls and send messages until the phone is switched on and AVG said the the only way to know a phone is actually turned off is to remove the battery . The app runs in the background , so is n't immediately noticeable and wo n't appear as a rogue app or icon on the homescreen . But , running a scan using an antivirus app will detect and remove the files . The outbreak is said to have originated in China and appears to only affect phones running older versions of Android - before Android KitKat . Lenovo has come under fire for selling laptops that come pre-installed with a ` horrifically dangerous ' software named Superfish . The Superfish software appears to affect Internet Explorer and Google Chrome on the Lenovo laptops sold between September 2014 and January 2015 . Lenovo has come under fire for selling laptops that come pre-installed with a ` horrifically dangerous ' software named Superfish . The Chinese computer manufacturer says Superfish helps users find products online by analysing images and presenting similar , cheaper products . But security analysts claim that what Superfish actually does is serve intrusive ads , as well as compromise private information such as bank details and passwords . The Superfish software appears to affect Internet Explorer and Google Chrome on the Lenovo laptops sold between September 2014 and January 2015 . Users can find out if they are affected by looking at Windows ' list of trusted certificates by opening up the Control Panel and searching for ` certificates ' . If Superfish Inc is one of them , the computer may be vulnerable to attack . Rather than simply uninstalling the programme , users are advised to back everything up on their systems and install a new operating system . | The malware is installed when the user downloads infected Android apps . When the power button is pressed it makes the phone appear to shut down . Malware shows a ` Power Off ' message and even a shutdown animation . It can then take control of the phone to make calls and send messages . App works in the background , so will not be immediately noticeable . Running an antivirus app will spot and remove the malware . 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A massive operation to retake Iraq 's second-largest city from the Islamic State using up to 25,000 Iraqi troops will likely begin in April or May , a senior U.S. military official said today . The official from U.S. Central Command said the operation would involve 12 Iraqi brigades , five of which would be trained for the mission by the coalition in the coming weeks . Those five would make up the core fighting force that would launch the attack . But they would be supplemented by three smaller brigades serving as reserve forces , along with three Peshmerga brigades who would contain the Islamic State fighters from the north and west . News of the offensive comes amid reports the terror group is facing a growing number of defections and cases of corruption in its ranks in two of its major strongholds , Mosul and Raqqa . Scroll down for video . Islamic State fighters parade in a commandeered Iraqi security forces armoured vehicle through the Iraqi city of Mosul in June last year . The U.S. is planning a massive operation to retake the city in April or May . The operation to retake Mosul should begin in April or May utilising 12 Iraqi brigades made up of between 20,000 and 25,000 troops . Sprawling terror : News of the offensive comes amid reports ISIS is facing a growing number of defections and cases of corruption in its ranks in two of its major strongholds , Mosul and Raqqa . Sources say morale has plummeted in recent weeks following the loss of the Syrian city of Kobane and disgust over the horrific murder of the Jordanian pilot who was burned to death . In its de facto capital of Raqqa , activists say disillusioned jihadi militants are trying to steal identity papers from locals in a bid to flee to Turkey or areas controlled by the Nusra Front , an Al Qaeda affiliate fighting ISIS in Syria . The group , Raqqa Is Being Slaughtered Silently , says ISIS is becoming increasingly concerned about the problem and is making announcements in mosques re-iterating that its fighters are banned from such thefts . Meanwhile , one activist in Mosul said residents were desperately finding ways to circumvent a written guarantee imposed by ISIS that allows the jihadists to take property from people who flee the city . Some were being helped by corrupt ISIS officials who are agreeing to turn a blind eye for a $ 500 bribe , it was reported by The Times . Giving further details of the planned assault on Mosul , the U.S. official said there also would also be a fighting force , largely made up of former Mosul police and tribal forces , who would have to be ready to go back into the city once the army units clear out the Islamic State fighters . Clean-up teams continue the arduous task of removing rubble and dead bodies from Kobane 's streets after it was recaptured from ISIS during months of bloody fighting and U.S.led air strikes . Many of the streets inside the ancient city of Kobane are now little more than rubble-strewn ruins . The terror group has faced a growing backlash over the brutal death of Jordanian pilot Lt Moaz al-Kasasbeh -LRB- above -RRB- who was burned to death in an ISIS video released earlier this month . Included in the force would be a brigade of Iraqi counterterrorism forces who have been trained by U.S. special operations forces . The brigades include roughly 2,000 troops each . The official was not authorized to discuss the operation publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity . Military leaders do n't often disclose as many details of an operation before it takes place , but in some cases it can have an impact on the enemy , trigger a reaction or even prompt some militants to flee before the assault begins . The operation itself comes as no surprise to the Islamic State group . Iraqi leaders have for months made it publicly clear that they were planning an operation to retake Mosul and that they were eager to get started . In addition , U.S. officials had already acknowledged that they were beginning preparations for the Mosul mission , including using airstrikes to shut down supply lines that the insurgents were using to get equipment or people in and out of the city . Asked why U.S. Central Command was telegraphing the timeframe and details of the operation to the enemy , the official said it was important to highlight the effort the Iraqi security forces are putting into the mission and how committed they are to it . The official said the U.S. will provide military support for the operation , including training , air support , intelligence and surveillance . Mosul dam -LRB- above -RRB- fell to Islamic State militants in June while marching over a large part of the country . The official said there has been no decision made yet on whether to send in some U.S. ground troops to help call in airstrikes . That decision would be made by senior defense and military leaders and President Barack Obama . Islamic State militants overtook Mosul last June , as the group marched across large sections of Iraq and Syria , sending Iraqi forces fleeing . At this point , officials estimate there are between 1,000 to 2,000 Islamic State insurgents in the city of Mosul . Military leaders have been talking about retaking the city for some time , but they have said they wo n't launch the operation until the Iraqi troops are ready . The official said they wanted to retake Mosul in the spring , before the summer heat and the holiday month of Ramadan kick in . `` But by the same token , if they 're not ready , if the conditions are not set , if all the equipment they need is not physically there and they -LRB- are n't -RRB- trained to a degree in which they will be successful , we have not closed the door on continuing to slide that to the right , '' he said . Under the plan , the approximately 3,200 Iraqi forces that have completed the training already or are going through it now would replace the five main brigades wherever thay are now , and those five units would then go through several weeks of final training before the Mosul operation begins . The official also revealed for the first time that Qatar has agreed to host a training site for coalition forces to train moderate Syrian rebels who would return to Syria to fight the Islamic State forces there . Other sites are in Turkey , Jordan and Saudi Arabia . The training facility in Jordan is ready to go . The technical agreement on the Turkey training site was signed Thursday , and it is nearly ready . The facility in Saudi Arabia will be ready to open in one to three months , and the site in Qatar will be finished in six to nine months , the official said . The U.S. and other coalition nations will train the Syrian fighters so they can return to their own country and battle the Islamic State group . | Official from U.S. Central Command says mission begin in April or May . 12 Iraqi brigades will be supported by Kurdish forces and reservists . ISIS facing growing cases of defections and corruption within its ranks . Comes after loss of Kobane and public backlash over pilot burned alive . | [[0, 80], [93, 146], [995, 1072], [1016, 1072], [1073, 1131], [194, 283], [1128, 1159], [644, 665], [677, 831], [1206, 1222], [1266, 1400], [1401, 1557], [1535, 1557], [1562, 1583], [2968, 3092]] |
A 31-year-old man has been killed by an upper-cut from Batman - according to his family 's obituary printed in their local newspaper . Stephen Merrill ` found humor in just about everything ' before his unexpected death last Monday , relatives in Winter Haven , Florida , said . So as they sat down to write his obituary , still waiting for a post mortem to determine the cause of death , they decided to have some fun . Despite speculation that his cancer may have returned , after receiving the all-clear in 2013 , they decided comic-book-lover Merrill would want a more exciting send-off . Superhero fight : Stephen Merrill , 31 , was recovering from cancer but his death was unexpected . His family decided he would have wanted a playful obituary so wrote that he had been killed by Batman . The Ledger 's editors initially refused to publish the piece , but after a meeting the family convinced them it was the perfect tribute to Merrill , a father-of-one . ` He would have been honored to have died by an uppercut from Batman , ' his fiancée , Stephanie Vella , told ABC . ` It 's so great that they honored his family 's wishes . He would n't have wanted you to come across his obit and be sad . He would have wanted you to come across the obit and laugh and have your spirits lifted . ' Merrill , who worked at Legoland , had surgery in Thanksgiving after tests suggested his cancer had returned . Relatives felt he seemed healthy up until his death . He had many of Captain America 's qualities , Vella said , as he was considerate , helpful , and left an impression on people . It 's official : The newspaper initially refused to print the spoof obituary before the family implored them to . At his funeral , family members wore superhero t-shirts , and the program featured a quote from The Avengers . The obituary read : ` Stephen Merrill , 31 , passes away February 12 , 2015 , due to a uppercut from Batman . ` He was born January 28 , 1984 , the son of Larry Ronald Merrill and Bridgett I. Dotson Merrill . He was in retail sales at The Big Shop in Legoland , Florida . ` In addition to his parents , Stephen is survived by his fiancée , Stephanie Vella ; son , Noah ; and sister , Kimberly . ` Visitation is Tuesday , February 17 , 2015 , from 12-1PM with a celebration of life at 1PM , both at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home , Winter Haven . ' | Stephen Merrill died unexpectedly last week , cancer may have come back . Father-of-one Merrill was about to get married , he was a comic book fan . With no official cause of death his family decided to make playful obituary . Newspaper initially refused to print it , eventually did as a tribute . | [[441, 474], [477, 514], [665, 691], [1364, 1405], [517, 560], [0, 99], [77, 134], [692, 750], [796, 856], [1605, 1691]] |
Proud daughter Jen Fitzpatrick wants to follow in the footsteps of her glamorous mum and become a top beauty queen . The 23-year-old , from Torfaen , South Wales , was inspired to hit the catwalk by her elegant mother , Merle , who won a string of pageants before her tragic death when Jen was just 11 . Merle wowed the crowds at beauty competitions even winning the title of Miss Cardiff before falling pregnant - she then traded in her sashes and trophies to spend more time with her family . Beautiful Jen Fitzpatrick -LRB- left -RRB- hopes to win Miss Wales next month in honour of her late mother , Merle . Merle -LRB- right -RRB- was a former Miss Cardiff who gave up her sashes when she fell pregnant . A cute Jennifer poses with her mother on a fairground ride when she was a little girl . Merle cuddles a sleeping Jennifer , she gave up beauty pageants after becoming pregnant . However she passed away after a battle with breast cancer in 2003 . Now Jen is following in her mum 's footsteps and wants to honour her memory by becoming the new Miss Wales . Jen , a qualified nurse , said : ' I thought taking part could be my way of keeping mum 's memory alive . ` My beautiful mum might not be here to cheer me on but I know that if that beauty queen crown is placed on my head her smile will be beaming down on me . ' I loved the idea of following in my mum 's footsteps . I hope she would be proud . ' When Jen turned 16 she started to notice the likeness she shared with her mum when she looked in the mirror . She really treasured their similarities and vowed to make her mum proud by working hard and qualifying as a nurse . Then in early 2014 she saw Miss Wales were welcoming applicants for the next year and she decided to apply . Jennifer is a finalist for the Miss Wales competition and hopes to win the title next month . Merle , who is pictured wearing a chic black swimming costume , was once crowned Miss Cardiff . Merle wore her Miss Cardiff sash whilst larking about for a photoshoot . Jen said : ` Mum was always so modest about her many successes as a beauty queen but I was fascinated and used to ask to see her old photos often . ` Her smile would just shine out of the pictures and she always looked so glamorous . She kept her trophies in the attic but I liked digging them out to play with . ' I was utterly heartbroken when mum died . It was hard for a very long time to keep it together day to day . ' I was even envious of friends when they moaned about their mums . I 'd have given anything for a teenage row with mine . ' Jen hopes to keep her mum 's memory alive by winning the Miss Wales final in Swansea , South Wales , next month . Merle took part in many competitions when she was younger something which Jennifer now wishes to do . Jennifer was close to her mother who sadly died in 2003 from breast cancer . | Jen Fitzpatrick hopes to win Miss Wales in honour of her late mother . Merle Fitzpatrick had been a beauty queen in her younger years . She tragically died in 2003 of breast cancer . | [[495, 601], [956, 963], [1005, 1064], [1748, 1756], [1806, 1841], [2559, 2645], [2673, 2740], [896, 955], [2797, 2807], [2818, 2851]] |
Seven dogs who went missing from their families after heartless robbers hijacked a doggy daycare van in Chicago have been found safe today . The puppies , and the van , were found on Thursday at around 11am , abandoned on the side of the road . This after a frantic search involving the dogs ' owners and the owner of the doggy daycare . Scroll down for video . Seven dogs -LRB- Mochi above -RRB- were taken by two men who hijacked a doggy daycare van at gunpoint . The pets -LRB- Busy left , Scarlet right -RRB- were in cages in the back of the van when it was taken shortly before 4pm on Wednesday . Now , police are trying to find the 2002 Silver Chrysler Town and Country -LRB- above -RRB- . ` This is n't easy , these are dogs that are part of our family , ' Joseph Giannini , the owner of Urban Out Sitters , told the Chicago Tribune . ` Everybody 's very concerned for the safety of their dogs ... everybody 's devastated . ' The van was taken shortly before 4pm , with the men , who were armed , ordering the driver out of the van , a 2002 Silver Chrysler Town and Country , and driving off . ` They ordered him out of the car , they hopped in the car and took off , ' said Giannini . ` Nobody was hurt , just shaken up . ' The dogs were all in the back of the van in cages . ` This is n't easy , these are dogs that are part of our family , ' said Joseph Giannini , owner of Urban Out Sitters . The dogs ' owners -LRB- Jaydn above -RRB- are nervous because of the dangerous subzero temperatures that have swept through the Windy City . Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Urban Out Sitters at 312-651-7387 -LRB- Brad Pitt above -RRB- . Giannini , and the dogs ' owners , begged for their beloved animals back on Wednesday . ` We 're hoping that people will see a van with barking dogs in it and know that 's not right and will call police immediately . That 's where we are hoping we will find the van . ' said Giannini . Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Urban Out Sitters at 312-651-7387 . | A doggy daycare van was hijacked at gunpoint in Chicago , Illinois Wednesday afternoon . The van , a 2002 Silver Chrysler Town and Country , had seven dogs inside at the time . ` This is n't easy , these are dogs that are part of our family , ' said Joseph Giannini , owner of Urban Out Sitters . The seven dogs were found safe in the van Thursday morning . | [[0, 10], [20, 111], [411, 418], [423, 465], [493, 601], [727, 731], [737, 759], [1315, 1319], [1325, 1347], [1352, 1372], [1937, 1952], [0, 71], [104, 140]] |
A soap star known for playing an openly-gay character on ` Days of Our Lives ' has been sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty following a drunk driving crash that seriously injured his girlfriend . Freddie Smith , 26 , from Los Angeles , lost control of his vehicle last October in Ashtabula County in northeast Ohio . He pleaded guilty in December to felony vehicular assault and misdemeanor driving under the influence . At his sentencing , the mother of his now-fiance Alyssa Tabit begged the judge not to send Smith the prison for the crash . Soap opera actor Freddie Smith -LRB- above outside Ashtabula County Common Pleas court -RRB- was sentenced to two years of probation and had his drivers ' license suspended for a year after pleading guilty to charges following a car crash that seriously injured his girlfriend . The 26-year-old from Los Angeles lost control of his vehicle last October in Ashtabula County in northeast Ohio . He pleaded guilty in December to felony vehicular assault and misdemeanor driving under the influence . Alyssa Tabit -LRB- above -RRB- , 27 , his girlfriend and actress from North Hollywood was in critical condition following the accident and is still recovering . While Tabit -LRB- pictured above with Smith -RRB- was not present during the sentencing , she wrote a letter in support of her now-fiance . As a part of his sentencing , he must also pay nearly $ 1,400 in fines , attend a driver 's intervention program and speak at every Ashtabula County high school about the dangers of drinking and driving . Alyssa Tabit , 27 , his girlfriend and actress from North Hollywood was in critical condition following the accident and is still recovering . While she was not present during the sentencing , she wrote a letter in support of her now-fiance , according to 19 Action News . Smith also said that her recovery is going well and that she only has a few weeks left of physical therapy . Tabit 's mother , Valerie , was in court during the sentencing and asked the judge not to send Freddie to prison because he made a mistake . She said that he has been supportive of her daughter and commended him for his love and care -LRB- above the couple enjoy a kiss -RRB- . The accident occurred on October 7 when Tabit and Smith were attending a wedding reception in his hometown . His Mazda 6 -LRB- above -RRB- crossed the center line during the early hours of the morning and traveled to the left side of Route 84 before hitting a culvert and the vehicle flipped over . Smith apologized for his actions during court on Wednesday . ' I understand it did n't just affect me , but everyone , ' he said . ' I will never ever drive and drink again . It was a mistake ... I am grateful Alyssa and I are alive and she 's going to be OK . ' Tabit 's mother , Valerie , was in court during the sentencing and asked the judge not to send Freddie to prison because he made a mistake , according to the Star Beacon . She said that he has been supportive of her daughter and commended him for his love and care . The accident occurred on October 7 when Tabit and Smith were attending a wedding reception in his hometown . Smith is best known for his role as the openly gay character Sonny Kiriakis -LRB- above -RRB- on the long-running soap opera Days of Our Lives . As a part of his sentencing , he must also pay nearly $ 1,400 in fines , attend a driver 's intervention program , and speak at every Ashtabula County high school about the dangers of DUI . They both were intoxicated , according to prosecutors , with Smith 's blood alcohol results being over the legal limit . His Mazda 6 crossed the center line during the early hours of the morning and traveled to the left side of Route 84 before hitting a culvert . The vehicle flipped over and trapped Tabit inside . Paramedics who arrived on the scene had to extract her and she was then flown to a Youngstown hospital in critical condition . Smith has been released on a $ 5,000 bond . He is best known for his role as the openly gay character Sonny Kiriakis on the long-running soap opera Days of Our Lives . | Freddie Smith , 26 , also had his drivers ' license suspended for a year and must pay $ 1,400 in fines . He was in October crash after he drove from wedding reception in Ohio and had been drinking - his blood-alcohol level was over legal limit . Girlfriend Alyssa Tabit , 27 , emerged from the crash in critical condition and is still recovering . Smith is best known for playing openly gay character Sonny Kiriakis on Days of Our Lives . | [[567, 583], [654, 659], [704, 795], [708, 805], [1395, 1435], [3343, 3383], [0, 177], [218, 236], [258, 298], [2230, 2338], [2270, 2338], [3059, 3167], [3099, 3167], [3564, 3623], [156, 177], [183, 217], [776, 845], [1102, 1198], [1102, 1149], [1203, 1224], [1590, 1686], [1570, 1582], [1590, 1637], [1691, 1699], [1590, 1637], [1691, 1712], [3878, 3890], [3897, 3945], [3878, 3881], [3886, 3945], [0, 177], [3168, 3312], [3990, 4113]] |
Whether it 's opening emergency exits on a plane or throwing hot noodles on a flight attendant , Chinese tourists seem to have a penchant for making headline news . And now a helpful guide has been published with a list of do 's and do n'ts to help them along their way , and keep them out of trouble , when on their travels . Chinese media agency Xinhua has put together a list of tips for travellers , which includes details about specific laws and customs in countries around the world . China 's state-led media agency Xinhua has devised a helpful guide for tourists travelling abroad . Tourists are advised not to talk about pigs or wear clothing with images of pigs when travelling to Dubai , while those trekking in Fiji are told to steer clear of pilfering coral as a memento . And no matter where in the world you are dining , you should n't snap your fingers at a waiter - that kind of behaviour is for dogs , according to the guide . Xinhua is also telling Chinese holidaymakers to resist the temptation to pose and ` say cheese ' when standing next to a Masai warrior in Kenya , and smoking should not be done unless they can ` see the sky . ' The last few months have seen a string of embarrassing and high-profile incidents of bad behaviour by Chinese tourists , denting their reputation worldwide . Two passengers aboard a flight in China were jailed in January after opening the plane 's emergency exit . During a flight from Bangkok to Nanjing last month a couple scalded a Thai stewardess with hot water and noodles and threatened to blow up the plane after a heated exchange . At the time state media branded the passengers ` barbarians ' and four of the tourists have since been blacklisted by the provincial tourist board . Just days later a plane was nearly forced to return after a brawl broke out between four women on a flight from mainland China to Hong Kong over a noisy baby . A passenger on a China Eastern flight opened an emergency slide because he wanted to get off the plane . Also in December , a Chinese passenger on board an internal Xiamen Air flight from Hangzhou to Chengdu sparked a safety scare by yanking open an emergency exit just before a plane was due to take off to ` get some fresh air ' , Southern Metropolis Daily reported . And now authorities in China have said they will monitor and rank incidents of misbehaviour by their tourists abroad . The reports will be passed on to tour operators and travel agents for them to decide whether to do business with the tourists again . The program , put forward by China 's National Tourism Administration -LRB- NTA -RRB- , is designed to curb incidents of violent or disruptive behaviour by mainland tourists while travelling . A flight attendant covers her face after a passenger splashed her with a cup of hot water and noodles . NTA chairman Li Jinzao said that the information would be given to travel companies to allow them to decide ` whether to sell the person that ticket , or whether to let them take my flight , ' according to South China Morning Post . The new classification system will be launched in the second quarter and will also include information on the number of complaints received by attractions and hotels , how many had been dealt with and -- of those that had been handled -- how many customers had been satisfied with the outcome . Authorities in China are now monitoring the behaviour of its people when travelling abroad . This is n't the first time that Chinese authorities have spoken out on the issue . Wang Yang , one of China 's four vice premiers , gave a disparaging view of Chinese tourists in 2013 . He was quoted by the Guardian as saying : ` They speak loudly in public , carve characters on tourist attractions , cross the road when the traffic lights are still red , spit anywhere and -LSB- carry out -RSB- some other uncivilized behaviour . It damages the image of the Chinese people and has a very bad impact . ' In 2013 , the government introduced a new set of laws , primarily to regulate tour operators , including a clause advising Chinese tourists to behave well wherever they went in the world . | Alarming rise in number of negative incidents involving Chinese tourists . Media agency Xinhua creates a list of do 's and do n'ts when travelling . Chinese authorities compiling list of poor behaviour by its inhabitants . | [[1156, 1284], [165, 228], [173, 188], [233, 269], [327, 401], [491, 590], [3353, 3420]] |
The BBC has been criticised for stereotyping by using a kebab to explain Greece 's potential exit from the eurozone . The news report explores how Greece might leave the EU - the so-called ` Grexit ' - by comparing Greece to a kebab . It comes as eurozone finance ministers are gathering in Brussels for make-or-break talks that could see Greece break away from the EU . Scroll down for video . The news report about Greece 's potential exit from the EU compared Greece to a kebab , using images from a British takeaway -LRB- pictured -RRB- . Viewers took to Twitter to criticise the BBC for its ` lazy stereotyping ' with the kebab to describe Greece . The report went on to liken the rice inside the kebab as Europe to explain what might happen if Greece quit the EU . In the report by BBC journalist Dougal Shaw , he says : ` To understand this let 's think of a more familiar kind of Greek exit . Let 's do it with one of the Mediterranean 's finest exports , the kebab . ` Imagine it 's the Greek economy . It sustains people by providing essentials such as wages and mortgages . It must never stop turning or it will be spoiled . ' The report goes on to describe the rice inside the kebab as Europe . He says : ` Imagine the rice inside the kebab is the EU . I need to swap it for this other rice , the Drachma . It 's a delicate operation so I 'm going to deploy these dolmades . ` They represent capital controls which ban people from moving their money . The dolmades wrap up the rice so no one can take it out the country while I am switching currency . ` The rice is swapped and placed back inside the pitta bread covering ready for consumption to resume . ` The dolmades can now be safely removed . ' BBC journalist Dougal Shaw likened Europe to ` rice ' and Greece to a ` kebab ' in a news report . Viewers took to Twitter to criticise the BBC saying it was stereotyping by using the analogy of the kebab . Steve Giddens , a journalist , said : ` Grexit explained with a kebab - nice to see the BBC are not succumbing to racial stereotyping . ' University professor and author Stephen Westland wrote on : ` Greek euro exit explained - with kebab . Quite a pathetic analogy . You can do better BBC ! ' In 2012 , Jeremy Paxman was criticised for comparing Greece 's potential EU exit to that of a ` bad kebab ' being ` vomited out ' . The former Newsnight presenter was describing Greece 's political and financial problems when he used the ` bad kebab ' analogy to explain what the rest of the Eurozone may want to do with them . A BBC spokesman said tonight : `` This is just one of many ways BBC News has covered the Greece debt crisis across television , online and radio . We often use graphics or videos to help break down difficult stories and get key points across . ' Viewers took to Twitter to criticise the news report they described as being ` stereotyping dross ' University lecturer David Roden said the report explaining Greece and the UK was ` lazy trash ' It comes as ministers of the 19-member currency union will meet for the third time in 10 days to try and come up with a solution to keep Greece within the EU . On Monday night , Greece rejected a plan to extend its $ 240bn -LRB- # 178bn -RRB- bailout , describing it as ` absurd ' . Greece is likely to run out of money if a deal is not reached before the end of February . Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has dropped key demands made by his Syriza party in its successful election campaign , agreeing to honour debt obligations and accept continued supervision from bailout lenders and the European Central Bank . No country has ever left the EU before and so there is no formal exit process . Chancellor George Osborne with Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis - he said a ` common solution ' must be found to prevent a full-blown crisis . Chancellor George Osborne warned today the ongoing stand-off in the eurozone over Greece 's debts poses a risk to Britain 's economic stability . Mr Osborne said that the eurozone countries must find ' a common solution ' to ward off a full-blown crisis . The Chancellor told Sky News : ` What you see now in this stand-off between the eurozone and Greece is the risk of a full-blown crisis which would do real damage to the European economy and is a risk to Britain . ` We need the eurozone to find a common solution and here at home we need to go on working through our economic plan , which has kept us safe . ' Former chancellor Lord Lamont said the austerity measures forced on Greece had been ` completely counter-productive ' and a compromise needed to be found . He said : ` This is a very serious situation , not just for the eurozone but for Britain too . There needs to be a compromise and more give from Germany . ` The original Greek austerity measures have been completely counter-productive and unsuccessful and need to be completely renegotiated . ' | News report compares Greece to a kebab and Europe to rice in the kebab . Uses kebab to explore what might happen if Greece leaves the EU . 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Agatha Christie 's inspiration and a favourite hideaway on the coast of Devon , Burgh Island Hotel , will after all be fitted with 200 controversial solar panels following dramatic objections from locals . The proposed set of eco-panels have been described by a former owner as ` horrific ' and a neighbour as ' a monstrous carbuncle on an old friend ' during the development application process . But it has finally concluded with Bigbury-On-Sea parish council being over-ruled by its ` big brother ' South Hams District Council , who have approved the addition . The historic Burgh Island Hotel will have 200 controversial solar panels fitted after council gave approval . Fierce opposition by a former owner and local parish council was over-ruled by South Hams District officers . One person in opposition to the changes claimed the ` Miss Marple ' and ` Murder on the Orient Express ' author would ` turn in her grave ' at the thought of the 1930s Art Deco hotel near Sidmouth being ` scarred ' by the 21st century solar panels . But planners thought otherwise and have granted permission to current owners Tony Orchard and Deborah Clark to go ahead with the # 50,000 project after they submitted revised plans . They say the panels would enable the hotel to produce 10 per cent of its heating and lighting bill from renewable energy - sustainable for the environment and their business . Mrs Clark said : ` The parish council of Bigbury has always been very hostile to anything we 've proposed for Burgh Island . I think their opposition to this plan was borne out of malice . ` We 're really pleased that common sense has prevailed . This is not a solar farm to sell energy to the grid , this is a small array to make our business more resilient to energy market fluctuations . It will help cut our energy bills by 10 per cent . ' Mrs Clark said she had considered a wind turbine for the island but instead went with a plan to use state-of-the-art solar panels from Exeter-based company SunGiftEnergy . The beautiful island served as inspiration for the novels by legendary crime author Agatha Christie . The plans for the 200 solar panels , which were on display on the South Hams District Council website . The hotel was frequently visited by Christie , who used the setting as inspiration for a number of her novels including ` And Then There Were None ' and ` Evil Under The Sun ' , a Hercules Poirot mystery . Several local residents said the panels , which will be fitted on disused tennis courts , would spoil the beauty of the hotel . South Hams planning officers ' report said : ` The sensitivity of Burgh Island is fully acknowledged . ` The proposed solar array would actually represent a very minor change to it . Any harm caused by the proposed development to the character of Burgh Island and its famous listed hotel is considered to be very slight . ' Deborah Clark , pictured with co-owner Tony Orchard , is ` really pleased that common sense has prevailed ' Agatha Christie used the setting as inspiration for a number of her novels including ` Evil Under The Sun ' Mrs Clark said the panels should be in place by April once the finances for the scheme have been secured : ` This is a rational decision which we always thought would be made , correctly , on the grounds of public policy , political guidance , best practice and - most importantly - the desirability of sustainable energy for our country . Guests can walk to the island at low tide or catch this sea tractor across to the hotel . ` Devon , and the West Country , are at the forefront of the sustainable energy drive and will be its standard bearer into the next decade . ` There are more homes and businesses using solar energy in the South West than in London . ' The project had received support from the National Trust and English Heritage , she said . ` We feel strongly that sustainable energy is best practice where ever it can be employed , even in the context of listed buildings . ` In this , we are following a modern and progressive path that would have been recognised by the original pioneers of Burgh Island in the 1920s and '30s . ` Burgh Island was one of the founder members of The Green Tourism Business Scheme , taking a Bronze award at its inception in 2003 and holding Gold since 2010 . ' Parish councillor Rose Owen said while she agreed with the ` need for sustainability and finding alternative methods of producing power ' the area is one of ` outstanding natural beauty . ' ` It 's a historic island so it is totally inappropriate and out of place , ' she said . Former owner Tony Porter , who sold the island in 2001 , previously stated he was ` horrified ' by the proposal and said the panels would have appalled Agatha Christie . ` We spent 16 years doing everything we could to restore it to its former beauty , ' he said . ` Now this green island sleeping in the sun is going to be scarred by this horrible shiny thing . It will be visible from miles away . It is going to glint in the sun and spoil the whole thing . ' Mrs Clark says the council 's decision was ` rational ' after the Bigbury parish 's hostile opposition to plans . The solar panels will be fitted on a disused tennis court and be obscured by hedges , says Mrs Clark . Mrs Clark says the panels will be non-reflective and be obscured by hedges . Hubert Ashton , whose home overlooks the island said : ` This would be a monstrous carbuncle on an old friend . It would be ruinous for the beauty of the island . ' Stuart Watts , of Bigbury Parish Council , said : ` As a feature the island is known around the world so this is bound to prove controversial and stir up a huge amount of interest . ' A spokesman for South Hams Council said : ' I do n't think this type of planning application has been put forward for the island before , but every application is looked at individually on its merits . ' Burgh Island is about 820ft from Bigbury-on-Sea , and accessible by foot at low tide or by a sea tractor . | 200 solar panels approved to be fitted at Burgh Island Hotel in Devon . Bigbury-On-Sea parish council over-ruled by South Hams District Council . Agatha Christie wrote Poirot mystery ` Evil Under The Sun ' at the hotel . 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The spies will wear disguises while giving evidence at the trial of Abid Naseer , who is accused of being behind a failed plot to bomb two Manchester shopping centres . A British spy has given evidence to a New York court wearing a long wig , a fake goatee and glasses as the case against a British man accused of being part of an international terror network . The MI5 officer was the first of six to testify at the US trial of Abid Naseer , who is accused of being involved in an international conspiracy , targeting Manchester and New York . All have been given permission to don disguises - including wigs and ` light make up ' - after prosecutors convinced the judge that revealing their identities would ` pose a significant risk to their safety ' . The agents testimonies are a key part of the prosecution case , as they were part of an undercover team which conducted surveillance on Naseer , 28 , while investigating a failed plot to bomb Manchester 's Arndale shopping centre in 2009 . The Telegraph reports the agent - identified only as by his serial number 1603 - had donned a fake goatee beard , spectacles and a long , black wig for his appearance in the pre-recorded video . He told the court the team had trailed Naseer for five weeks , and he had watched him buy hair dye and followed him to Liverpool on once occasion . ' I observed him looking at a video on his phone too . It had the Twin Towers and on that video an aircraft went into the second tower , ' the spy told the court . Disguised : The British spy , who tailed Naseer , gave evidence by video at his trial - which earlier heard from Najibullah Zazi , who has admitted his part in the international plot -LRB- pictured , with Naseer in the front -RRB- . Prosecutors have alleged Naseer , 28 , led the Manchester cell of a three-pronged Al Qaeda plot in 2009 to ` repeat the devastation of 9/11 ' . As well as blowing up the Arndale Centre , the terror group planned to set off bombs in the New York subway and at the offices of a Copenhagen newspaper that had published cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed , the court heard earlier . The trial was told Naseer , who was extradited to the US two years ago , was sent to the UK from Pakistan in 2008 with co-conspirators to ` become westerners ' , manufacture explosives and plant them at a target that would ` bomb hundreds of innocent people and cause millions of dollars of damage ' . The court heard Naseer followed the terror training he received in Pakistan , communicating with his Al Qaeda handler by using the email names of women . He also used code , using women 's names for the types of explosive he was considering and referring to the actual bomb attack as a ` marriage ' or ` wedding ' , said prosecutors . Not guilty : Naseer has repeatedly protested his innocence , claiming he was just searching for a wife . But Naseer - a Pakistani national who came to the UK on a student visa - denies he was part of the alleged conspiracy . He said that the time he spent on the Internet on sites like Qiran.com was part of his quest to find a woman to marry . He claims he only wrote about women because he was pursuing a bride and was planning an actual wedding . ` The evidence at trial will not show the defendant is an Al Qaeda member . ... He has no extremist or jihadist views , ' Naseer said , referring to himself in the third person . The trial continues . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article . | MI5 operatives first of six to testify at New York trial of Abid Naseer . Judge allowed disguise as revealing identities could put their lives at risk . Spy revealed they trailed alleged Al Qaeda operative Naseer for five weeks . Saw Naseer , 28 , watch a video of the 9/11 Al Qaeda attacks on his mobile . Pakistani national is alleged to have been part of plots in America and UK . Naseer allegedly planned to bomb Arndale Centre , in Manchester . | [[169, 221], [362, 440], [640, 751], [841, 859], [866, 903], [1191, 1251], [1515, 1530], [1537, 1550], [1341, 1393], [65, 81], [86, 126], [426, 442], [447, 544], [2935, 2974], [756, 759], [912, 995], [1891, 1920]] |
Kim Jong-un has appeared in public sporting a retro haircut that appears to have been inspired by Will Smith 's character in 90s American TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel Air . The modish monocrat debuted his ` high and tight ' crop during a meeting of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers ' Party of Korea in North Korean capital Pyonyang yesterday . Although he went for his signature severe shaved sides , Kim also appeared to have spent a long time crafting and blow-drying the top of his hair into a distinctive wedge that left the trendsetting tyrant looking somewhere between the Fresh Prince and early 90s heart-throb Jason Priestly . The hairstyle was n't the only update to the North Korean leader 's distinctive look , however . He also sported much smaller eyebrows than usual - suggesting he 'd spent a considerable amount of time plucking excess hair from his forehead before meeting with party officials . Grand design : Kim Jong-un debuted his ` high and tight ' crop during a meeting of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers ' Party of Korea in North Korean capital Pyonyang yesterday . Lookalike : Kim appears to have spent a long time crafting and blow drying the top of his hair into a distinctive wedge to resemble Will Smith 's character in 90s American TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel Air . SquarePants : Kim Jong-un 's new haircut has inevitably inspired a number of memes on social media . Tough guy : Kim 's elaborately blow-dried hair has drawn comparisons with Guile in video game Street Fighter . During appearances in 2014 , Kim 's hair was tightly cropped at the sides and left longer on top . He would then use hair gel to create a curtain-style centre-parting in order to look more like his grandfather - the revered Kim Il-sung who , despite dying in 1994 , still holds the title of Eternal President of the Republic of North Korea . But during yesterday 's meeting of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers ' Party , the debonair despot sported a well-crafted pompadour , with his thick black hair swept backwards with the help of a hairdryer , and pushed out at the sides to create a wedge effect . While his new hairstyle led to comparisons with early 90s actors and pop stars , the alterations he made to his eyebrows received less positive reviews - with Twitter users branding the new look ` odd ' and ` strange ' . Kim 's creation : The new look prompted social media users to compare it with his 2014 signature style -LRB- left -RRB- . Trim : Kim 's hair was n't the only update to his distinctive look . He also sported much smaller eyebrows than usual suggesting he 'd spent time plucking for his forehead before meeting party officials . Inspiration : One person compared the North Korean leader 's new hairstyle to an old-fashioned telephone . Some have compared Kim Jong-Un 's new haircut and spectacles look to Dave the Minion in Despicable Me . Uncanny : Kim Jong-un 's new look appears to have been inspired by early 90s heart-throb Jason Priestly . As many as 100,000 desperately poor North Koreans have been senT to work overseas as ` state-sponsored slaves ' , human rights activists have claimed . The practice has been used since the 1980s - but has reportedly accelerated under Kim Jong-un , who seized control of the country following the death of his father in 2011 . Until 2012 there were thought to be up to 65,000 North Korean workers around the globe , often living and working in horrific conditions . That number has since risen to around 100,000 , activists told The New York Times . Ahn Myeong-chul , head of the Seoul-based NK Watch human rights group , said North Korea is ` exploiting their labour and salaries to fatten the private coffers of Kim Jong-un . ' Kim 's changing appearance came as the U.S. National Security Agency identified North Korea as the source of the recent cyberattack on Sony Pictures Entertainment after analyzing the software used in the intrusion , NSA Director Admiral Michael Rogers . Speaking to a Canadian security conference , Rogers explained that the discovery was part of the agency 's efforts to develop software to counter cyberattacks . ` We ultimately ended up generating the signatures to recognize the activity ... used against Sony , ' Rogers said . ` From the time the malware left North Korea to the time it got to Sony 's headquarters in California , it crossed four different commanders ' lines or areas in the U.S. construct . ' Sony 's network was attacked by hackers in November as the company prepared to release ` The Interview , ' a comedy about a fictional plot to assassinate North Korean leader Kim Jong Un . The attack was followed by online leaks of unreleased movies and emails that caused embarrassment to executives and Hollywood personalities . North Korea has described the accusation as ` groundless slander . ' | North Korean leader sported new hairstyle at political meeting yesterday . He has abandoned centre-parting for a new swept-back pompadour look . New hairstyle has inspired comparisons with 90s pop stars and actors . The dictator was also seen sporting much smaller eyebrows than usual . | [[176, 374], [944, 956], [959, 1149], [1918, 2017], [2020, 2072], [1918, 2017], [2020, 2072], [0, 59], [28, 140], [2203, 2281], [2284, 2375], [2442, 2526], [2972, 2995], [3004, 3067], [763, 765], [771, 824], [2615, 2617], [2623, 2674]] |
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