Ireland clung on to claim a controversial five-run win over Zimbabwe to keep their bid to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on track. Ed Joyce's third one-day international century helped Ireland post 331 for eight - their highest ever score at a World Cup - but Zimbabwe looked like running down the record chase until a debatable John Mooney catch. Replays appeared to show Mooney had stepped on the rope when he held on to remove Sean Williams, who was four short of a century and seemingly in control of the pursuit. Alex Cusack (centre) of Ireland is congratulated by team mates after getting the wicket of Tawanda Mupariwa . Kevin O'Brien celebrates after Sean Williams is controversially caught out by John Mooney . Ireland celebrate after winning their pulsating World Cup clash against Zimbabwe and knocking them out . The third umpire was called to judge the catch, although Williams did not remain on the field of play after he instead opted to take the word of Mooney that he had taken the catch inside the rope. There was still drama to follow as number 10 Tawanda Mupariwa slapped 19 from the penultimate over, delivered by Kevin O'Brien, to leave Zimbabwe needing seven from the last six balls. But Alex Cusack held his nerve as he claimed the final two wickets, first getting Regis Chakabva to drag on before Mupariwa skied a catch William Porterfield gratefully accepted. While Joyce's 112 earned him the man-of-the-match award Cusack's four for 32 was just as invaluable, especially after he removed Zimbabwe skipper Brendon Taylor for 121. Ed Joyce celebrates making his third one-day international century and helping Ireland to 331-8 . Joyce scores many of his impressive runs as Ireland boosted their chances of World Cup qualification . Victory was Ireland's second over a full-member nation at the tournament after they opened their campaign with a win over West Indies. They will, however, most likely need to pull off one more shock in their final two pool games against India and Pakistan. Pakistan's surprise win over South Africa earlier in the day did Ireland few favours and their clash in Adelaide on March 15 looms as a potential decider. John Mooney celebrates getting the wicket of Sikandar Raza and helping them on their way to victory . Ireland stand for the national anthem during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup against Zimbabwe . Joyce became the fourth Ireland player to score a World Cup century although he was given a helping hand by a sloppy Zimbabwe fielding display. The Sussex batsman was twice dropped, while he edged his first ball just short of slip, but was otherwise imperious as he hit nine fours and three sixes. He joined in a third-wicket partnership of 138 with Andy Balbirnie, who was only three runs away from following Joyce to three figures after he was run out during the late-over scramble. Ireland took 108 from the final 10 overs to reach their highest ODI score, surpassing the 329 for seven they racked up during their famous World Cup win over England in Bangalore four years ago. Kevin O'Brien celebrates after taking the controversial wicket of  Zimbabwe batsman Sean Williams . Williams reacts after getting out at the Bellerive Oval ground despite it looking like Mooney touched the foam . When Zimbabwe then crashed to 74 for four in reply Ireland were in total control only for Taylor and Williams to turn the momentum of the match in a 149-run stand. Taylor reached his century from 79 balls and Ireland's attack was looking toothless until Cusack produced a slower ball to fool the Zimbabwe skipper into spooning a catch to mid-on. Williams kept the scoreboard ticking over and had reduced the task to a manageable 32 from 20 balls when Mooney's controversial catch was claimed. It was a critical moment and while Mupariwa made Ireland sweat, as he hit Kevin O'Brien for back-to-back fours and then a six, Cusack cleaned up the tail in a thrilling finale. The Irish players congratulate each other after their final over victory over the African country .

Ireland beat Zimbabwe by five runs after exciting tie came down to final over but the game was also surrounded by a controversial wicket . John Mooney appeared to touch the foam as he caught Sean Williams out . Ed Joyce scored his third one-day international century . Click here for all the latest Cricket World Cup news .

 one-day total - before a spirited Zimbabwe challenge ended the four-run victory with just three balls remaining.
With the ball going for 38 runs off the last five overs, Zimbabwe closed on 326 for five, but their efforts were only enough to keep Ireland in their sights. Ireland, who had been in complete control all day after opting to bat, lost Eoin Morgan for 15, while captain William Porterfield was run out after being dropped.
Joyce's unbeaten 131 was his first one-day international hundred in the 50 over format - his previous best was 94 - and after Ireland had lost five wickets for 57 it was also a significant milestone for the 33-year-old who was brought up in Zimbabwe but has represented Ireland in international cricket since 2006.
It was his third one-day international century but his first against an ICC member. Ireland had won the toss and elected to bat - and after 14 overs the hosts' lead already sat at 116. By the close they were 110 for two, with Morgan having fallen to Prosper Utseya.
The hosts had also lost Morgan's predecessor as Ireland captain Paul Stirling to the same bowler on 14, and Zimbabwe also broke a significant partnership between Joyce and Niall O'Brien - who had come in for Morgan. It was O'Brien who made the major breakthrough, trapping Stirling lbw for a 13.
Joyce, with his century in sight, had reached his previous best of 117 when he edged to short third man, leaving his side on 164 for two in the 30th over. O'Brien was also dropped at 42 when he flicked at a ball from Christopher Mpofu, leaving them on 214 for two in the 44th over.
Joyce was finally caught in the deep off Shingi Masakadza after bringing up his century in the 47th over. He had struck eight fours and five sixes in the innings. O'Brien was dropped on 54 by Timycen Maruma at mid-off before he fell soon after, chipping Mpofu to Masakadza in the deep.
That brought together Kevin O'Brien and Andrew McBrine, and the pair took Ireland to their total with Kevin O'Brien making 18 - and the latter unbeaten on 39 - in an unbroken fifth-wicket stand of


To say that today's Cricket World Cup Final is the one everyone from this side of the globe had hoped for is an understatement, but it is also will be between the tournament's two best teams. A World Cup record attendance of 95,000 people will fill the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in a decider that, one way or another, will be a memorable one. Thousands of fans dressed in their team's colours and waving flags thronged the streets all around the MCG. Australia seems to have the upper hand in the tournament decider, with New Zealand all-out for 183 after 45 overs. However, Australia's chase got off to a rocky start, with opener Aaron Finch out for a duck. Scroll down for video . Australian opener Aaron Finch was out for a duck . Kyly Clarke, wife of Australian captain Michael Clarke, looks on during the final . There were not many empty seats at the MCG as a record crowd watched the final . Australia's David Warner flicks the ball away as New Zealand's Luke Ronchi watches . Australia's Brad Haddin has come under social media fire for his exuberant send off of Martin Guptill in the World Cup final . Former England bowler Alex Tudor was one of many who reacted to the incident online, and called Haddin a 'muppet' James Faulkner celebrates after taking the wicket of Corey Anderson . Candice Falzon, fiance of Australia's opening batsman David Warner, looks on with their daughter Ivy Warner as the match begins . Cricket supporters walk from the city to the ground to attend the World Cup final match between Australia and New Zealand in Melbourne . Black Cap supporters make it clear that it's New Zealand player Daniel Vettori that they've come to see play . This couple are happy to support their countries without any problems - for now at least . The New Zealand and Australia teams stand together for the national anthems before the start of the match . Australian wicket-keeper came under social media fire for his exuberant send off of Martin Guptill in the World Cup final. After the Kiwi was bowled by Glenn Maxwell, Haddin made no effort to hide his joy in reminding the batsman his work for the day was done. Former England bowler Alex Tudor was one of many who reacted to the incident online, and called Haddin a 'muppet'. Haddin also clashed with Grant Elliott, who successfully appealed against an LBW decision. The banter was bound to be good-natured as normal between the two sets of supporters - though exactly how good-natured it was after New Zealand's captain and star batsman Brendan McCullum was bowled for nought is questionable. Apart from the obvious reasons, both teams were added inspiration to win before the game. For Australia, Michael Clarke's announcement that he will retire after Sunday's match will ensure his team-mates will want to see him go out on a high. While New Zealand’s former captain Martin Crowe, who is terminally ill with lymphoma, has penned a moving tribute to his countrymen ahead of the big encounter. Australia's Mitchell Starc celebrates after taking the wicket of New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum . McCullum, the Black Caps' star batsman, can only trudge away disconsolately after being bowled for a duck by Starc . In a column published on Cricinfo, the 52-year-old said Sunday’s match at the MCG might be the last he ever sees. ‘My precarious life ahead may not afford me the luxury of many more games to watch and enjoy,’ Crowe wrote. ‘So this is likely to be it. The last, maybe, and I can happily live with that.’ These Australian supporters were all dressed up and looking the part for Sunday's World Cup Final in Melbourne . These two New Zealand supporters can only hope and pray that they can eventually get their hands on a few tickets . Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson can't contain his joy after grabbing the wicket of New Zealand's Kane Williamson . New Zealand have a 100% record in the tournament having played all their games at home, so this was going to be their biggest test of the competition at the MCG. After the shock loss of McCullum the Black Caps they were able to steady the ship getting to 132 for three after 30 overs, with batsman Grant Elliot hitting another 50 not out and looking comfortable. The BBC's statistics department made the point that Elliott is the fifth man to score half-centuries both in a World Cup semi-final and final. England's Mike Brearley did it in 1979, Australia's David Boon in 1987, Javed Miandad in 1992 for India and Sri Lanka's Aravinda de Silva in 1996 . Michael Clarke, James Faulkner and Glenn Maxwell of Australia react after Maxwell bowled New Zealand batsman Martin Guptill . Steve Smith of Australia makes a gallant attempt to catch New Zealand's Grant Elliott during Sunday's World Cup Final . Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell appeals for a wicket against the Black Caps on Sunday .

95,000 fans dressed in their team's colours and waving flags thronged the streets all around the MCG . The banter was bound to be good-natured as normal between the two sets of supporters and old rivals . Win, lose or draw, Australia captain Michael Clarke will retire after Sunday's match . New Zealand struggled in its innings, and was all-out for just 183 after 45 overs .

,311 will pack the MCG in Melbourne and cricket lovers around the globe are already gearing up to watch a final between the world number one and two ranked cricket teams in the world.
With the final scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM local time, India is the undisputed favorite in the match, but not without reason. On paper, India is undoubtedly the superior team and Australia is a good side, but they have shown no consistency in the tournament. Still, that hasn't stopped Aussie fans from dreaming big, as they are expected to fill the MCG to the rafters. The match also has the added spice of Sachin Tendulkar possibly playing his last international match against his native team.
The only question is what time can the world watch the match on television?
The India vs Australia World Cup Final is being played today, July 2, 2013 in Melbourne, Victoria. Coverage from the MCG is to begin at 9:30 AM local time with pre-game and post-game shows also scheduled for India and other parts of Asia. The match is being broadcast in all countries except the US, Australia, India, New Zealand and the Caribbean by Star Sports, Fox Sports, Ten Sports and Willow TV.
In the United Kingdom, Cricket World Cup 2013 matches have been shown on TV by Sky Sports. In Australia, Ten Sports has broadcasting rights and the matches will be broadcast in HD. Fox Sports in New Zealand is streaming the match live.
In the US, the tournament will be broadcast by ESPN, with ABC, ESPN3, ESPN Deportes and ESPN Radio airing the games.
In Canada, the matches will be broadcast on the CBC network, as well as the CTV network's specialty channel TSN2, and also CTV Network, Sportsnet and Radio Canada.
In India, the matches are being broadcast live on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 2 and Star Cricket, with pre and post-game shows and commentary on Hotstar.
In Pakistan, matches will be broadcast live by PTV Sports and Ten Sports, with commentary on Humm TV and Geo TV.
In the West Indies, the tournament will be streamed live for fans there by ESPN and in other Caribbean nations by Sky Sports.
In South Africa, the tournament will be broadcast live on SuperSport.
In Hong Kong and Macau, the tournament will be broadcast live on OSN Sports.
In Bangladesh, the tournament will be broadcast live on G


The world's first trillionaire - someone worth a staggering $1,000,000,000,000 - could emerge within just 20 years, analysts believe. The predictions come as Forbes released its billionaires list this week with Bill Gates - who is widely expected to become the world's first trillionaire - at the top with a worth of $79.2 billion. If the U.S. national wealth continues to grow at its current rate, Gates, who saw his fortune grow by $4.2 billion in the past year alone, could well reach the eye-watering figure in his old age. Among those who believe a trillionaire is only years away, entrepreneur Peter Diamandis says he believes the wealth could be earned through space discoveries, the Washington Times reported. Could he be the first? Microsoft's Bill Gates topped Forbes' billionaire list earlier this week and he could well be the first person to become a trillionaire. Analysts say the first trillionaire could be just 20 years away . 1. Bill Gates - Microsoft, $79.2 bn . 2. Carlos Slim Helu -  telecoms, $77.1bn . 3. Warren Buffet - investor, $72.7bn . 4. Amancio Ortega - Zara, $64.5 bn . 5. Larry Ellison - Oracle, $54.3 bn . 6. Charles Koch - various, $42.9 bn . 6. David Koch - various, $42.9 bn . 8. Christy Walton -  Walmart, $41.7 bn . 9. Jim Walton - Walmart, $40.6 bn . 10. Liliane Bettencourt - L'Oreal, $40.1 bn . 'I think the first trillionaire is going to be made in space,' he told Business Insider this week. Diamandis, an engineer and physician behind companies including Space Adventures Ltd., said individuals and firms finally have the capabilities to explore space for themselves, which could lead to lucrative discoveries. Among Diamandis' own 17 companies, he has teams prospecting near-Earth asteroids, which he calls 'trillion dollar assets'. They represent 'everything we hold of value on Earth, minerals, metals, real estate,' he said. But he's not the only one who believes bank accounts are set to expand. International investment bank Credit Suisse has previously said in an annual Global Wealth Report that there will be 11 trillionaires within two generations. 'Two generations ahead, future extrapolation of current wealth growth rates yields almost a billion millionaires, equivalent to 20 per cent of the total adult population,' the bank said in 2013. Shooting for the stars: Entrepreneur Peter Diamandis, pictured last month, says he believes the first trillionaire could be made in space, where minerals and real estate are waiting to be claimed . 'If this scenario unfolds, then billionaires will be commonplace, and there is likely to be a few trillionaires too, 11 according to our best estimate.' In its list this week, Forbes  identified a record 1,826 billionaires - up from 1,645 last year - with a combined net worth of $7.05 trillion. Gates has topped the list for 16 of the last 21 years. In second place was telecom mogul Carlos Slim Helu, who has a net worth of $77.1 billion. Third was investor Warren Buffett, who moved up one slot this year with a net worth of $72.7 billion. They still have a way to go, but among the youngest billionaires, who could well have their eye on that trillion dollar mark, are Uber founder Travis Kalanik, worth $5.3 billion, Rockstar Energy drinks founder Russ Weiner, worth $2.1 billion, and Airbnb founder, Brian Chesky, worth $2 billion. Billions: Beer heiress Tatiana Casiraghi . 1. Mark Zuckerberg, 30 - Facebook, $33.4bn . 2. Dustin Moskovitz, 30 - Facebook, $7.9bn . 3. Elizabeth Holmes, 31 - blood-testing, $4.5bn . 4. Tom Persson, 30 - H&M, $3bn . 5. Julio Mario Santo Domingo, III, 29 - Bavaria beer, $2.2bn . 6. Tatiana Casiraghi, 31 - Bavaria beer, $2.2bn . 7. Nathan Blecharczyk, 31 - Airbnb, $1.9bn . 8. Anton Kathrein Jr, 30 - antennas, $1.7bn . 9. Evan Spiegel, 24 - Snapchat, $1.5bn . 10. Bobby Murphy, 25 - Snapchat, $1.5bn .

Forbes released its billionaires list this week, raising questions over how far away the world's first trillionaire could be . Engineer Peter Diamandis has predicted the first trillionaire will emerge in the next two decades after making space discoveries . International investment bank Credit Suisse has said there will be 11 trillionaires within two generations .

 the number rising 15 percent to a record high of 1,826 people.
The number of people with $1bn or more on their balance sheet is now at a staggering 210, the publication estimates. A report by Swiss-based Capgemini, commissioned by Private Wealth Management (PWM), finds that over the next decade it predicts the first trillionaire to emerge by 2036. The report, however, warns that the richest 1 percent will hold as much as 57 percent of global wealth by 2020, and 65 percent by 2030.
By 2031, China and India will make up 25 percent of total wealth in 2031, from 18 percent in 2010, meaning 70 percent of the world's population will own less than 2 percent of the world's wealth.
"By 2031, the Chinese and Indian populations will own about one-fifth of the global wealth. By 2036, China could produce its first trillionaire," Capgemini predicts. "By 2037, the global number of billionaires is expected to reach the 8,000 mark, up from the 2010 total of 2,388 billionaires. Within this group, 80 percent will be American or European," the report found.
There will be one country with two billionaires, the company claims, while another 20 will have more than 100 billionaires. "Ten countries are expected to have 1,000 billionaires," Capgemini adds.
A separate study on the state of the global super rich by Capgemini and RBC Wealth Management, predicts that over a quarter of the US population could inherit or create a $10 million fortune by 2031. While the share of people with wealth over $1m, or $2m, is expected to double to 35 percent and 8 percent respectively by 2030.
It's important to note, however, that Capgemini's data on billionaires and how the richest 1 percent could amass $57 trillion is a snapshot of the world's wealth by the end of 2010, not 2031.
Forbes billionaire rankings are based on wealth rather than income. The 1,826 people on Forbes list, have a combined wealth of $2.3 trillion. 1 percent of that, or $23 billion, comes from oil


Former U.S. Sen. John Danforth denounced the ugly nature of American politics Tuesday while eulogizing Missouri Auditor Tom Schweich, suggesting that political bullying and an anti-Semitic whisper campaign led his friend to kill himself. Danforth expressed 'overwhelming anger that politics has gone so hideously wrong' as he spoke at a memorial services that drew many of Missouri's top elected officials and hundreds of others to the Episcopal church that Schweich had attended in suburban St. Louis. 'Words do hurt. Words can kill,' Danforth said. 'That has been proven right here in this state.' Schweich, 54, fatally shot himself last Thursday in what police say was an apparent suicide at his home in Clayton. He left behind a wife, two children and an apparently rising political career. Missouri's top elected officials and hundreds of others gathered Tuesday at The Church of St Michael and St George in Clayton for the memorial services of state Auditor Tom Schweich . Former U.S. Senator John Danforth (left) delivered the euology at the service, and said campaign bullying was to blame for Schweich's (right) suicide. Schweich was running for governor at the time of his death . He had launched a campaign for the Republican nomination for governor just a month before his death and was already locked in a contentious primary with Catherine Hanaway, a former Missouri House speaker and U.S. attorney. Danforth, who is an ordained Episcopal priest, served 18 years as a Republican senator before retiring in 1995 and remains one of the more respected elder statesmen of Missouri politics. Danforth said he had talked with Schweich two days before his death. He said Schweich was upset about a radio ad from a political action committee that mocked his physical appearance and suggested he was a pawn of Democrats who would 'quickly squash him like the little bug that he is' in a general election. St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay stands at the rear, right, of an overflowing Church of St. Michael and St. George in Clayton, Mo., on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, for the funeral for Missouri State Auditor Tom Schweich, who fatally shot himself last Thursday in what police say was an apparent suicide at his home in Clayton.  (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Robert Cohen, Pool) Former Sen. Danforth leaves The Church of St. Michael and St. George in Clayton, Missouri, after delivering the eulogy at the funeral for Schweich. Even though Schweich was an ordained Episcopal priest, he was allegedly mocked for his Jewish ancestry during the race . Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder leaves  church on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, after attending Schweich's funeral . Former U.S. Sen. Christopher 'Kit' Bond  also attended the Tuesday services for Schweich . But Danforth said Schweich was particularly distraught by what he perceived to be an anti-Semitic whispering campaign by the chairman of the Missouri Republican party, who Schweich said had been telling people that Schweich was Jewish. Schweich was Christian, but had some Jewish ancestry and had said his grandfather had long-encouraged him to stand up to anti-Semitism. The party chairman, John Hancock, has denied making anti-Semitic remarks, though he has acknowledged he mistakenly believed Schweich was Jewish and may have mentioned it in an off-hand way to some people. Hancock didn't attend the memorial service and declined to comment about Danforth's remarks. 'Today is not an appropriate time to engage in political back-and-forth,' state GOP Executive Director Jonathon Prouty said on Hancock's behalf. Schweich's former spokesman, Spence Jackson, said after the service that Hancock 'should resign immediately' as Republican party chairman and that Hanaway should 'do some serious soul-searching about the race she's run so far and the people she's associated with.' Hanaway did not attend the funeral and a spokesman for her said she will not have any comment. Emergency services were called to Schweich's home (pictured) at 9:48am on Thursday morning, seven minutes after he left a voicemail with St. Louis Today reporter Tony Messenger . Danforth recited a passage from the gospel of Matthew in which Jesus describes as blessed those 'who are persecuted for righteousness sake' and against whom others 'utter all kinds of evil against you on my behalf.' He said Schweich was a 'model public servant' who 'was a person easily hurt and quickly offended' — so much so that Danforth said he had tried to discourage Schweich from entering politics six years ago because he didn't believe Schweich had the temperament for it. Danforth said he is haunted by the fact that he had advised Schweich not to personally go public last week with the allegations of the anti-Semitic whispering campaign and had suggested Schweich should have someone else supply that information to the media. 'He may have thought that I had abandoned him — left him on the high ground all alone,' Danforth said. On the morning of his death, Schweich had invited reporters for The Associated Press and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch to his home for an afternoon interview, saying he was ready to go public with the allegations about the anti-Semitic campaign. He shot himself about 13 minutes after talking to the AP reporter over the phone. 'The death of Tom Schweich is the natural consequence of what politics has become,' Danforth said. 'It is now our duty — yours and mine — to turn politics into something much better than it's now so miserable state.' Schweich's coffin, draped in a Missouri flag, was placed at the front of the sanctuary, with his family seated on one side and Gov. Jay Nixon and other top officials seated on the other. The pews were packed and hundreds of people stood along the side isles. Schweich was first elected in 2010 and had easily won election to a second, four-year term in November. He previously served as Danforth's chief of staff for a 1999 federal investigation into the deadly government siege at the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas, and followed Danforth to the United Nations, where he was chief of staff for the U.S. delegation. President George W. Bush appointed Schweich to the State Department in 2005 as an international law enforcement official and picked Schweich two years later to coordinate the anti-drug and justice reform efforts in Afghanistan. • For confidential help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or click here . • For confidential support on suicide matters in the UK, call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here .

Schweich shot himself several times last Thursday at his home, just minutes after calling to schedule an interview with local reporters . At his Tuesday funeral, former U.S. Senator John Danforth said political bullying was to blame for Schweich's suicide . Schweich was reportedly taunted with anti-Semitic comments during his campaign for governor . The auditor was a Episcopal priest in the Christian faith, but had some Jewish ancestry .

forth's speech at the funeral and his statement about it afterward reflect his lifelong concern with the power of the partisan scrum.
“For 10 days, and on and on, Tom struggled with the most hideous aspects of our politics,” Danforth said at the Missouri Capitol. “The ugliness that passes for campaign strategy these days was too much for Tom, too much for Tom.”
Danforth was elected to Congress after graduating from law school, which he said taught him “what life is about.” He also said that during his long years in politics, he saw what he described as an “ongoing civil war” between parties, an argument that has reached fever pitch with this election season.
Danforth said he has been distressed by the ugly tone of the current campaign season in Missouri, though he did not mention Senate candidate Rep. Todd Akin by name, an aide said.
On the day that Akin, R-Missouri, referred to himself as “legitimate rape” in a debate, Danforth said he was troubled that Republican and Democratic leaders “allowed the campaign to descend into what I would characterize as gutter politics."
It was Akin who asked Danforth to deliver the eulogy, which came with the title “a personal reflection on life and the way we should be living.”
“It’s very, very tempting in such a moment to think of Tom as a tragic victim of our politics. Tom had an optimistic view about politics," Danforth said. "He had an optimistic view about the country.”
But Danforth also said that Schweich suffered from a “strain of depression” for years. Danforth, the former Missouri governor and U.S. senator and a onetime pastor of the First Congregational Church in Washington, said people should not overlook the struggles some — including his friend — have.
“Tom’s death came after years of dealing with this, coming to grips with this, coming to understand why, sometimes when you’re depressed and lonely, life becomes worth less,” Danforth said.
Danforth described a “dark, dark, dark” period in his friend's life.
“I don’t know that I ever fully realized, because he was always so gracious and upbeat, the depth of his struggle,” Danforth said.
He said Schweich came to him three years ago "and told me that he was going to kill himself" and that he


After months of speculation and suspense, Netflix has finally announced it's launch date for Australia and New Zealand. On March 24 the streaming service will be available down under, with a whole of original new series set to debut on the Internet television provider. 'Many Aussies and Kiwis have heard a lot about Netflix over the years, and we’re excited they’ll get to experience our unique blend of Netflix original content, local series and films, and popular movies and TV shows from around the world, all for a low monthly price,' said Reed Hastings, Netflix co-founder and chief executive officer. All three seasons of US political drama House of Cards will be available on the streaming service, as well as content from ABC, Roadshow Entertainment and Disney. Scroll down for video . Netflix has announced it will launch in Australia and New Zealand on March 24, where users can watch political drama House of Cards (pictured) among many other shows and movies . Netflix will be available on all major Australian broadband operators, on a whole range of devices . Netflix will be available on all major Australian broadband operators, but iiNet customers will get an especially sweet deal after the internet service provider signed an un-metering agreement. This means users can stream an unlimited amount of content without it affecting their home data usage. On Tuesday, in line with the launch date announcement, Netflix also debuted its Australian and New Zealand social media channels. Netflix will be available on a range of devices from televisions and game consoles to tablets and smartphones. Netflix has not announced monthly subscription prices, but told Daily Mail Australia they would be 'in line' with international prices. Original series Bloodline (left) is another major show to feature on Netflix alongside House of Cards (right) On the 27th of February American political drama House of Cards released its entire third season on Netflix, but within 24 hours of first being pirated it had been illegally downloaded nearly 700,000 times . Original Stand-up Comedy Specials: . Chris D'Elia: Incorrigible - April 17 . Jen Kirkman: I'm Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine)- May 22 . Original Documentaries: . What Happened Miss Simone- June 26 . Original Series: . Between- May, 2015 . Sense8- June 5 . Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp- July 17 . Coming Soon: . Narcos . Club de Cuervos . From the ABC: . Jonah from Tonga, Serangoon Road, RAKE, Redfern Now, Upper Middle Bogan, Time of Our Lives, Janet King, Jack Irish, Crownies, and Round the Twist . Roadshow Entertainment: . Broadchurch, The Tunnel, The Matrix Trilogy, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Ocean’s Trilogy, Happy Feet, Bran Nue Dae, Wedding Crashers, Zoolander . Shows Netflix will offer include Marco Polo, Bojack Horseman and a Chelsea Handler comedy. Another program is the Tina Fey-written comedy Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. 'After living in a cult for fifteen years, Kimmy (Ellie Kemper) decides to reclaim her life and start over in New York City. Armed with just a backpack, light-up sneakers, and a couple of way-past-due library books, she’s ready to take on a world she didn’t even think existed anymore. Wide-eyed but resilient, nothing is going to stand in her way. She quickly finds a new job (working for 30 Rock's Jane Krakowski), a new roommate (Tituss Burgess, 30 Rock), and a new beginning,' Netflix said of the show. Rival streaming services Presto TV – from Foxtel and the Seven Network – and Stan – from Fairfax and Nine Entertainment – have also recently launched Down Under. Globally, Netflix has almost 60 million subscribers after launching back in 1997 as little more than a DVD mail order company. The Australian and New Zealand launch announcement comes just days after it was revealed that within 24 hours of being pirated after its release on February 27, the third season of Netflix political drama House of Cards had been illegally downloaded nearly 700,000 times. Among those who pirated the television series were 40,557 Australians, who ripped off the show more than any other nation, per capita. Figures gathered by piracy tracker Excipio and reported by Variety revealed 681,889 unique browsers illegally downloaded the highly anticipated third season of House of Cards on the day after it was released . According to the overall statistics China had the most nationals obtain the season 3 illegally, with a figure of 60,538 . Figures gathered by piracy tracker Excipio and reported by Variety revealed 681,889 unique browsers illegally downloaded the highly anticipated third season of House of Cards the day after it was released. In February 2014, the second season of the Netflix series had 320,927 downloaders within 24 hours of being pirated. According to the statistics, China had the most season 3 downloads, with 60,538, while the US - despite having access to the show on Netflix - was close behind with 50,008 people torrenting it. India ranked third with 47,106 and Australia, which has a population far smaller than the other nations listed above it, was fourth with 40, 557. Poland fifth with 37,552, with Britain (32,703), Canada (27,584), France (27,151), Greece (20,551) and the Netherlands (20,402) rounding out the top ten. Just last week a consumer advocacy group slammed new proposals to reduce online piracy as 'truly frightening' Piracy levels hit a peak last year when 1.5 million people downloaded the season finale of Game of Thrones . Just last week a consumer advocacy group slammed new proposals to reduce online piracy as 'truly frightening', as its revealed they could expose Australian internet users to unlimited damages payout to Hollywood studios. Under the new Copyright Notice Scheme Industry Code, anyone with an internet connection could potentially face legal threats from Hollywood studios for illegally downloading movies, TV shows, and music. Consumer group Choice labelled the plan, which was compiled by Australia's largest internet service providers (ISP's) at the request of the federal government, as 'medieval' and said it 'reads like a horror movie script'. The scheme could come into affect as soon as September this year. Under the proposed code, a three-strikes system would be introduced for illegal downloads. Customers suspected of illegally downloading content will be sent a series of notices from their ISP's - a warning, an 'education' notice, and a final notice. 'The code means that anyone with an internet connection could be under threat from legal action. Often consumers share with flatmates, partners, or family, which means that even those who don't download illegally could be taken to court,' Ms Turner told Daily Mail Australia. Foxtel has exclusive rights to the fantasy series leading to criticism by consumer groups . 55% of Australians who downloaded content illegally, including Breaking Bad spin-off Better Call Saul (above)  said it was because of a lack of access . The Communications Alliance, the industry body backing the proposed code, released a statement last week emphasising the 'public education' elements of the code, but noted that the scheme did provide a process of 'facilitated preliminary discovery'. In Australia, piracy levels hit a peak last year when 1.5 million people downloaded the season finale of Game of Thrones. Unlike in New Zealand, Australia has no limit to fines under the Copyright Act, and it is up to the judge's discretion as to what the consumer is fined. Choice has been vocal about providing consumers with a greater range of legal options to download the content they are seeking so that they don't resort to illegal content. 'We did a survey last year which found that a third of Australians download illegally, and more watch the illegal content,' said Ms Turner. 'When we asked people the reason they downloaded, 55% said it was because of a lack of access, and that they had first tried to obtain the content through legal sources,' she said. Ms Turner said that 55% of those that downloaded illegally had tried to obtain content through legal sources . 'Consumers find it very frustrating when they know the content is online, but that they are blocked from accessing it. It makes very little sense to them.' The code indicates that rights holders need to be working towards initiatives which 'include continuing efforts of Rights Holders to ensure timely and ready availability to Australian consumers of lawful content alternatives.' However, Ms Turner said that while it was fantastic to see new streaming service such as Stan available in Australia, the country was still very behind the kind of access others around the world enjoyed. Choice is calling on Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull to intervene and ensure proper protection for consumers under the code, and have launched a campaign urging him to take responsibility for the internet policy.

News ends months of speculation about highly-anticipated service . Company will bring a  host of original new series to Australian TV . Australians among top illegal downloaders because of availability delays . Last month a new plan to combat online piracy was announced . Consumer group Choice slammed the scheme calling it 'medieval'

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Amongst the offerings are new seasons of its hit series The Blacklist and House of Cards, the first season of Daredevil and season two of Narcos, as well as a number of original Australian and New Zealand-made series such as R.A.I.D, a cop-drama produced by Jay-Z, and a series based on the novels of bestselling author Stieg Larsson (Millennium series).
A full list of the new Netflix original shows set to debut March 24 are below.
Original Netflix Series
The Blacklist Season Three
Daredevil Season One
Narcos: Mexico
Narcos Season One
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
Daredevil season two
Grace and Frankie Season One
Marseille Season One
Wet Hot American Summer
Marseille Season Two
Killing Fields Season One
Narcos Season Two
Grace and Frankie Season Two
Lovesick Season Two
Sense8
Marseille Season Three
R.A.I.D. (Coming Soon)
Marseille Season Four (Coming Soon)
Mute (Coming Soon)
Sense8 Season Two (Coming Soon)
Sense8 Season Three (Coming Soon)
Haters Back Off (Coming Soon)
Love (Coming Soon)
Sense8 Season Two (Coming Soon)
Haters Back Off (Coming Soon)
Love (Coming Soon)
Sense8 Season Three (Coming Soon)
Grace and Frankie Season Three (Coming Soon)
Sense8 Season Four (Coming Soon)
The Standups (Coming Soon)
Sense8 Season Four (Coming Soon)
The Standups (Coming Soon)
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One of the convicted Bali Nine drug smugglers facing life in an Indonesian prison has spoken of his terror for fellow traffickers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran in an emotional online plea for help. Tan Duc Thanh Nguyen was arrested with Chan and Sukumaran in 2005 for his role in a plot to smuggle 8kg of heroin out of Bali and into Australia. In an online campaign to raise funds for a fifth appeal against his life sentence, the 31-year-old describes his anguish for the first time. 'Today as sit in my jail cell and watch the way the Indonesian government is handling the execution of my fellow Australians I am terrified,' says Nguyen. 'Terrified for their situation, distraught for their loved ones and agonisingly certain I will be next.' Scroll down for video . Bali Nine drug smuggler Tan Duc Thanh Nguyen has spoken for the first time about his life in prison . 'Agonisingly certain I will be next': Tan Duc Thanh Nguyan has launched an emotional plea for help with a MyCause campaign to raise funds  for his legal costs, and those of fellow Bali Nine prisoners in Indonesia . Nguyen was arrested in Bali as a 22-year-old and sentenced to life in prison. He's now desperately hoping to raise money through his My Cause campaign to pay the legal costs of his latest appeal, which will be heard with fellow inmates Si Yi Chen and Mathew Norman. 'By the time you read this there may only be seven of us left,' he writes. 'With recent events surrounding my friends Andrew Chan and Myuren Sukumaran on death row I fear that the rest of us will never be able to have a fair trial.' While they are still alive, he says, 'we have hope.' Funds raised will be used to cover costs for of all three men, and any remaining money will be donated to support legal costs of the remaining Bali Nine group, also fighting for their lives. Nguyen says his family, who run a bakery in Brisbane, have spent all their life savings on his legal costs over the last ten years and are swamped with those debts. He said one of his biggest regrets is the shame he has brought to his family and the heartbreak his situation has put them through. 'I live with that regret every single morning when I wake and every night in my noisy bare jail cell as I try to sleep,' he says. 'I now know my decision to take part in this crime meant that not only myself suffers but those around me and those who love me. I am a brother, a son, an uncle and someone’s nephew.' The 31-year-old was convicted in 2005 for his involvement in a plot to smuggle 8kg of heroin out of Bali . Tan Duc Than Nguyen, pictured here with fellow Bali Nine prisoners, says he has spiralled into depression watching events unfold for Chan and Sukumaran in Indonesia and is desperate for his own life . Nguyen has been trying to repair his relationship with his family since being convicted almost 10 years ago, and said he is haunted by the memory of his mother coming to visit him for the first time in prison. His parents were given asylum in Australia after fleeing Vietnam and taking refuge in the Philippines, where Nguyen was born. Describing his parents as hard-working and courageous, Nguyen said that he threw away what they fought so hard for and that he will never be able to make it up to them. 'I tell you now, there isn’t any code of honour among drug dealers and in the end it will destroy you and everyone around you.' The Indonesian Supreme Court increased Nguyen's sentence to the death penalty in 2006 . The Bali Nine consists of nine Australians who were arrested in Indonesia in 2005 for a plot to smuggle 8kg of heroin out of the country and into Australia . Nguyen and his family know well that another appeal could be risky. Following a previous attempt in 2006, the Indonesian Supreme Court increased his sentence to the death penalty, before reducing it again to life in prison in 2008. 'For five years I appealed and never had a chance. During one appeal my sentence changed from life to death,' Nguyen writes. 'But desperation has driven me to try again. A roll of the dice – for my life.' 'Am I guilty? Yes. Am I sorry? More than anyone will ever know.' Nguyen, who is currently being held in a jail in Malang, says he was moved from Kerobokan prison because he needed help. 'I had spiralled into the deepest depression. I hated myself and pushed everyone away. I woke up every day feeling angry that I had woken. Disgusted that I was still alive.' he says. Now, he says he is trying his best not to lose hope, waking early each day to train and box at the gym and read. He is also teaching English to other prisoners and encouraging them 'to work through their problems at the gym.' The hard line stance of Indonesian President Joko Widodo has frightened Nguyen to the point where he believes he may not receive a fair trial, but he says an appeal is his only chance. The 31-year-old has been through a legal rollercoaster since being sentenced in 2005 (here with fellow Bali Nine members) Despite international pressure and official protests from the governments of Brazil, Holland, France, the Philippines and Nigeria, Mr Joko has remained unwavering on the executions. 'No one prefers death. Death is an easy way out. I deserve the suffering I’m going through. But an appeal means hope. Without that hope there isn’t any future,' Nguyen has told the Daily Telegraph. His sentiment has been echoed by supporters of Chan and Sukumaran as they await the outcome of their last-ditch appeal. The appeals were adjourned until next week, and Australian authorities have continued to negotiate with the Indonesian government for clemency and life imprisonment for the pair. High profile Indonesian authorities have reportedly urged President Joko to reconsider the executions, amid concerns that if the executions go ahead the nation's reputation will be tarnished. 'Cracks are showing. They know that after these executions, there are many more to come,' one source, who asked to remain anonymous, told Fairfax. 'I’m terrified for their situation, distraught for their loved ones and agonisingly certain I will be next,' Nguyen said of Chan and Sukumaran . Nguyen has  been watching the fate of the condemned Bali Nine ringleaders very closely as he prepares to launch another appeal . Nguyen is currently being held in a jail in Malang, where he shares a cell with fellow Bali Nine drug mule Martin Stephens (above) Nguyen has been in close contact with his friend Scott Rush (above), whom he enlisted as part of the plot . Rush was found with 1.3 kilograms of heroin strapped to his body when he was just 19 . Nguyen is currently  sharing a cell in Malang with fellow Bali Nine drug mule Martin Stephens, and has been in close contact with his friend Scott Rush, whom he enlisted as part of the smuggling plot. Rush was found with 1.3 kilograms of heroin strapped to his body when he was just 19, and has struggled with drugs since his conviction. Nguyen said that it has been terrible to see his friend 'destroy himself'. The 31-year-old is preparing to launch his fifth appeal as Chan and Sukumaran wait for the outcome of their latest appeal, and said that he hopes desperately their lives don't end by execution.

Bali Nine drug smuggler Tan Duc Thanh Nguyen was convicted in 2005 . He has spent ten years behind bars for his role in the drug smuggling plot . 'Am I guilty? Yes. Am I sorry? More than anyone will ever know,' he says . Nguyen was jailed for life but is terrified of being given a death sentence . The 31-year-old has launched a desperate online plea for help to raise funds for another legal appeal to reduce his sentence . 'While they are alive, we have hope,' he says of Chan and Sukumaran .

 in 2005 and was convicted in 2008 for his role in an attempt to import 8.3 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (ice) from Bali into Australia. Since he was in prison, both he and Chan have turned to faith and turned their lives over to God, which Tan Duc says is the only way to survive in this harsh place. It's been seven years since he last saw the two men, who are on death row, but he says their image never leaves him: “I remember them. I remember their smiles. I see their faces. It never leaves my memory.” The men have a death sentence hanging over their heads after their convictions were upheld on appeal. "If they go to heaven I feel happy," Nguyen told the BBC. "And if not, well I can't do anything about that." Tan Duc Thanh Nguyen, left, faces up to life in jail.Credit:
The Australian federal government has been calling for both men to be repatriated, saying the pair could be released if they were granted a commutation of sentence on parole. If the men do not want to come back to Australia, the pair could receive a presidential pardon. "I'm not the only one who wishes them to come back. Australia would benefit from them coming back, even if they come back in jail," Mr Tan Duc told the ABC.
For their part, Chan and Sukumaran have turned their prison experience into a campaign for prison reform. “The main lesson I’ve learnt so far is that we have to forgive each other before we can forgive the world around us,” Chan said earlier this year. Chan and Sukumaran now have the help of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the ‘We Are Church’ group, both of whom are advocating for clemency from Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
"I believe that no one can get an impartial decision from Indonesia, especially from its judicial system. All I can say now is I don't want to die," the Melbourne priest told Australia's Daily Herald Sun, before being sentenced to death in 2006.
In October of this year, there are hopes that 32 people will be spared from the firing squad, including two women with four children who are facing capital punishment for drug offenses.
If found guilty, the women face the death penalty. "I think we should be sent back to Australia, where we were tried and convicted in the first place,


In recent years the search for life beyond our planet has focused on finding places with conditions that are ‘Earth-like’, so as to emulate our own planet, which we know can support life. However, scientists have now proposed that some worlds might be able to host life ‘not as we know it’ that thrives not on water, but on other chemicals. Specifically, they looked at Saturn’s moon Titan, which has seas of liquid methane rather than water, and they it could harbour methane-based, oxygen-free forms of life. Cornell University scientists in New York have proposed a new type of life. Called an azotosome, it would survive on liquid methane rather than water - so it could live on Titan. Shown is an illustration of a nine-nanometre azotosome, the size of a virus, with a piece of the membrane cut away to show the hollow interior . The fascinating research by scientists at Cornell University in New York suggests that life in the universe may be abundant in more places than thought. The life they propose, called an azotosome, would be composed of small organic nitrogen compounds and be capable of functioning in liquid methane temperatures of -180°C (-292°F). No life on Earth is known to be able to survive in similar conditions. ‘Ours is the first concrete blueprint of life not as we know it,’ said graduate student James Stevenson, first author of the research. Life on our planet relies on a permeable water-based exterior - a vesicle or liposome - that houses the organic matter of every cell. As no life on Earth can survive without water, astronomers have been looking for alien life in habitable zones of stars where liquid water can exist - it is not too hot, and not too cold. But if cells could be based on methane, rather than water, they could survive in much colder climates, as methane has a much lower melting point. A study in November 2014 argued that alien species could exist on planets that contain an exotic substance known as 'supercritical' carbon dioxide, rather than water. This type of CO2 is created when liquids and gases reach their temperature and pressure thresholds, creating a supercritical fluid that has features of both a liquid and gas. Carbon dioxide becomes supercritical when its temperature exceeds 305 degrees Kelvin (32°C) and its pressure goes beyond 72.9 the standard atmosphere at sea level. On Earth, it's increasingly used in application such as dry cleaning or to sterilise medical equipment, but astrobiologists at Washington State University believe it could also be capable of sustaining life. Study co-author Professor Schulze-Makuch and his team compared enzymes in carbon dioxide and in water, and found that they were more stable in supercritical CO2. The life proposed by the scientists would be composed of small organic nitrogen compounds and be capable of functioning in liquid methane temperatures of -180°C (-292°F). This means it could survive on the surface of Titan (illustration shown), meaning more worlds might be habitable than we thought . The theoretical azotosome life form is made from nitrogen, carbon and hydrogen molecules - all of which are known to exist in the cryogenic seas of Titan. However, it shows the same stability and flexibility as comparable life on Earth. And interestingly, to create the structures, the scientists also envision the cells could use a compound called acrylonitrile, which is a strong barrier to decomposition. Acrylonitrile is a colourless, poisonous, liquid organic compound use in the manufacture of acrylic fibres and thermoplastics on Earth - and it is also present in Titan’s atmosphere. Chemical Engineer Dr Paulette Clancy said the the next step is to try and demonstrate how these cells would behave in the methane environment. This includes how they might reproduce and metabolise with their oxygen-free, methane-based cells. From left to right are graduate student James Stevenson, astronomer Jonathan Lunine and chemical engineer Paulette Clancy, with a Cassini image of Titan in the foreground of Saturn, and an azotosome, the theorized cell membrane on Titan, shown on the right .

Cornell University scientists in New York have proposed a new type of life . Called an azotosome it would survive on liquid methane rather than water . This means it could live on the surface of Saturn's moon Titan . And it may also mean more places are habitable than we thought . It's the first proof for 'life not as we know it,’ said student James Stevenson .

 not necessarily be as hospitable as we think. In fact, they are now suggesting that the search for alien life should not be restricted to planets and moons around stars, and may even be expanded to include those objects that are orbiting other planets, such as asteroids and comets. A paper published in Nature suggests that if life exists in our Solar System then it could be hiding on asteroids and comets.
Asteroids are chunks of rock and metal left over from the Solar System’s formation. They are sometimes called ‘minor planets’ because they do not orbit a star and as such have no ‘star name’ or label. Many asteroids have been observed to have ‘Trojan’ moons – that is, tiny objects following a huge space rock around the Sun. However, despite this regular behaviour, very few asteroids have been seen in direct images. This is because we only catch a glimpse of a tiny part of the asteroid at any one time as it is spinning past our telescopes. With over 800,000 known asteroids between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, and with more being discovered all the time, there is no shortage of objects to search for.
The two scientists who wrote the paper are Michael Shara from the Museum of the City of New York, and Robert Pappalardo from the Carnegie Institution for Science. In order to detect exoplanets orbiting other stars, huge, extremely expensive radio telescopes have been constructed. These can see around the Sun and in the direction of other stars. But asteroids and comets are smaller, move faster, and are much dimmer. As such it is extremely difficult to detect them.
In 2008, Mike Shara realised that although our Solar System is so vast there were surely other planets with an orbit that could support life. It would be very easy to scan the whole sky for planets that may have this type of orbit, and if detected, the chance of finding life would be increased. Mike then asked the computer scientists at the Carnegie Institution of Washington to see if his idea was possible, and it turned out that they could produce algorithms that would find all objects with such an orbit. Then, working with colleague Rob Pappalardo, Mike used a special computer to identify the largest number of potentially habitable objects in this way.
In all, 4,000 ‘circular orbits’ were found, but the scientists were only interested in those which were close enough to


Ukip is to delay publishing its manifesto for as long as possible, party leader Nigel Farage revealed today. The party’s detailed pitch to voters had been expected to be set out at its spring conference in Margate this weekend. But Mr Farage today insisted he wants to release it as ‘late as practicably possible’ in the election campaign, which would give voters less time to challenge the party on its contents. Scroll down for video . Ukip leader Nigel Farage today insisted he wants to release his manifesto as ‘late as practicably possible’ in the election campaign . Mr Farage has previously been forced to disown the party’s entire 2010 manifesto as ‘drivel’ which he claimed he did not read, despite writing its foreword. It included pledges to improve Britain by painting trains in traditional colours, deploying soldiers on the street and enforcing a dress code for taxi drivers and theatregoers. Since then, the party has enjoyed a surge in support, topping the polls in the European Parliament elections and securing two elected MPs who defected from the Tories. As a result, Ukip has faced closer scrutiny of its policies, with splits emerging over key areas of tax, spending and social policy. Now it has emerged Mr Farage plans to keep the party’s policy pitch to voters secret for as long as he can. He told BBC One’s Sunday Politics: ‘My view on our release of the manifesto is we should do it as late as practicably possible because I think by then people will want to see something fresh, new and positive.’ Bizarrely, he said he did not want to release his manifesto yet because the ‘general election campaign has already gone on for far too long as far as most of the public are concerned’. He added: ‘People are getting bored to death. Every day there are all sorts of pronouncements being made by Labour and the Conservatives to appease all sorts of special interest groups. I think most of what’s being said is already going in one ear and out of the other.’ Tim Aker was been replaced as the Ukip policy chief after failing to complete the party's manifesto in time. Ukip's deputy chairman Suzanne Evans was put in charge of the manifesto process, with the final document to be unveiled in Margate this weekend . Nigel Farage has disowned the whole of the 2010 Ukip manifesto, despite writing its foreword. Some of the more eye-catching policies in Ukip's 2010 manifesto include: . Parliament is due to be dissolved on March 30, with the general election held on May 7. In January it emerged that Tim Aker had been replaced as the Ukip policy chief after failing to complete the party's manifesto in time. Ukip's deputy chairman Suzanne Evans was put in charge of the manifesto process, with the final document to be unveiled in Margate this weekend. Asked why it was not published, Mr Farage said today: ‘No, no. That was never, ever said. The idea we would publish a manifesto so long before a general election.’ But Miss Evans made clear in January: ‘'I relish the task of putting together the final details and presenting a sensible, radical and fully costed manifesto at our spring conference in Margate.' Mr Farage has previously insisted all of the party’s manifesto will have been full costed, but suggested voting Ukip is about ‘a state of mind’ rather than detailed policies. However, policy splits have emerged. Mr Farage sparked controversy by claiming that privatising large parts of the NHS was 'a debate that we're all going to have to return to' if the health service was going to stay affordable. But Ukip's health spokesman, Louise Bours, insisted her leader was out of touch with the public when it came to the NHS. She insisted the party’s policy on the NHS would contain ‘not a whiff’ of privatisation. Mr Farage also clashed with his economics spokesman Patrick O’Flynn, after he suggested a 'Wag Tax' on designer shoes and handbags. The UKIP leader tore up the plan for 25 per cent VAT rate for top-end goods insisting: 'It's dead.'

Ukip leader over-rules manifesto chief who said it would be public by now . Suzanne Evans said manifesto would be launched at conference in Margate . Farage backs delay so policies will seem 'fresh, new and positive' But it will mean voters have less time to scrutinise the details of policies . 2010 manifesto ditched as 'drivel', despite Farage writing its foreword . Included uniforms for taxi drivers and painting trains in traditional colours .

age told the BBC he expected his party to be too busy in the next few weeks campaigning ahead of the general election.
Mr Farage said: “We are not doing the manifesto at the moment – we might not do it at all.
“We might just run on our website.
“The fact is, you can’t publish your manifesto in March and run in May as it is.”
He added: “The manifesto is very long. It has about 100 pledges in it. That is the kind of document that doesn’t come out the week before the election.”
The party’s manifesto typically runs to dozens of pages and contains a range of policy details – such as Brexit and law and order plans – as well as pledges on key policy areas such as immigration.
Mr Farage also warned Ukip could take on the role of a “spoiler” for both the Conservative and Labour parties in a bid to deny Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn victory.
Ukip was “the only thing that stands between a Tory and a Corbyn majority,” Mr Farage said.
He said: “You could well see us taking votes off Labour more than the Tories.
“I think we will be quite important in the marginals.”
The Brexit Party leader also said it was important he got across his policy message to voters as clearly as possible.
He said: “I have always thought the danger with this – and we have been here many, many times – is that people write something down so it gets scrutinised, and they realise it is not clear enough, or does not go far enough and it makes it harder.
“I am not going to make that mistake.”
Mr Farage made the remarks ahead of Ukip’s spring conference this weekend, where it is expected to adopt a hardline policy against Islam that will aim to prevent the spread of “Islamic extremism” in Britain.
The party is expected to endorse an “Islamisation of Britain” amendment to the Equality Act – which protects people from discrimination on the basis of religion or belief – by voting in favour of a cross-party amendment which will propose adding “Islam” and “Muslim” as protected characteristics.
The amendment is being tabled by MPs of all parties who want to change the Act so religious or belief groups cannot use the law to force the accommodation of their views.
Mr Farage also


We all know we should be eating the recommended ‘five a day’ of fruit and veg. Now there’s a host of exotic superfruits that are said to help reverse the skin’s ageing process, boost energy levels and even fight disease. MANGOSTEEN . Native to South-East Asia, mangosteen is also known as the ‘queen of fruit’, because Queen Victoria offered a reward to anyone who could deliver some to her palace. Perhaps she’d heard about its amazing health benefits, which range from healthy joints to improving the immune system. Mangosteen (pictured) is also known as the ‘queen of fruit’ and is native to South-East Asia . ‘Mangosteen has been touted for its high content of xanthone compounds, which studies have shown to possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties,’ says Naomi Mead, lead nutritionist and founder of nutrition clinic Food First. Mangosteen is also good for acne, PMS and younger-looking skin. Buy your mangosteen in liquid form from Holland & Barrett (£2.45) or Planet Organic (£2.75), or order a bottle of capsules from biovea.com (£17.20). PITAYA . More commonly known as dragon fruit, this is mild- tasting, but packs a powerful nutritional punch. Pitaya (pictured) is more commonly known as dragon fruit and although it's mild-tasting it has high nutritional values . ‘Pitaya is rich in vitamin C, which has been repeatedly proven to protect against auto-immune diseases, heart problems and even the signs of ageing skin. It contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which help reduce inflammation and improve cell function,’ says Mead. Ocado stocks it in fresh (£2.99) and tea (£2.99) form. GAC . The spiky outer layer of this vine fruit might be poisonous, but the edible arils, or extra seeds, hidden inside are used across South-East Asia because of their fantastic red colour. Gac fruit (pictured) has a spikey outer layer which might be poisonous but the extra seeds inside are edible . The fruit contains huge amounts of beta-carotene and lycopene, known for their medicinal properties. ‘Research has found the concentration of lycopene in gac to be around ten times higher than in tomatoes and carrots,’ says Mead. ‘Several studies, including research from the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences at Portsmouth University, suggest lycopene helps protect against cancer of the lung, stomach and prostate.’ Order gac, in powder form, for the princely sum of £66.57 from Amazon. No one said every superfood comes cheap. SAW PALMETTO . The berries of this plant have been used in American Indian herbal medicine for hundreds of years — and for good reason. The fruit contains antioxidant compounds that can help in the treatment of an enlarged prostate gland or benign prostate hyperplasia. ‘Clinical research has shown that taking one 320mg capsule of saw palmetto daily for two months before prostate surgery reduces blood loss, the development of problems during surgery and the total time spent in the hospital,’ says Mead. Capsules available from Holland & Barrett (£12.25) or Amazon (£7.99). LUCUMA . ‘Not only is it a good source of antioxidants, fibre, beta- carotene, niacin, potassium, zinc and iron, but the caramel taste makes it a healthy sugar alternative for diabetics and those avoiding refined sugar,’ says Mead. Pick up this yellow Peruvian fruit at Planet Organic (£6.99) or Whole Foods Market (£7.42). PICHUBERRY . Another Peruvian export, this small berry  looks similar to a kumquat, but has a much higher vitamin content. Not only does it boast excellent levels of vitamin D, vital for healthy bones and skin, but it also contains vitamins C and B12. ‘It has been shown to reduce inflammation as well as possessing anti-cancer properties,’ says Mead. Pichuberry (pictured) is a Peruvian export and looks similar to a kumquat but has a much higher vitamin content . Also known as Inca berries, green-fingered experts say they’re hardy enough to be grown in Britain. Find them at biovea.net/uk (£13.05) or suttons.co.uk (£2.49 for seeds). ARONIA . All hail this North American berry, which has one of the highest antioxidant values recorded for a fruit. The deep purple berries, often called chokeberries due to their tart taste, are packed full of natural compounds that help protect cells from free radicals that cause ageing, degenerative diseases and cancer. Buy from Ocado (£4.55 for juice), biovea.com (£12 for capsules) or Whole Foods Market (£18.29 for 1kg of berries). MONK . ‘In its purest form, this Chinese fruit is 300 times sweeter than table sugar, but is all natural and has a low glycaemic index, which means it is absorbed very slowly, making it suitable for diabetics and hypoglycemic individuals,’ says Mead. Fans of monk call it the ‘longevity fruit’ as they believe it increases life expectancy. Studies suggest it helps to support the immune system, digestive tract and acts as a natural antihistamine. You can order it from Amazon for £11.99.

Everyone knows that we should be eating 'five a day' These unusual fruits help reverse ageing, boost energy and fight disease . The fruits are native to areas like South-East Asia, China and Peru .

 tooth decay. Find out which ones are good for you and how best to use them.
Acai berries
These purple fruit are packed full of vitamin C and are claimed to help boost the immune system and boost the complexion. They are also a good source of essential Omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants. These work to remove free radicals and reverse the skin’s ageing. They can be taken in pill or powder form and have a tart taste. You can also buy pure, concentrated açaí juice that you can use as a skin toner. Apply two to three drops to freshly cleansed skin for 5 minutes before bed and rinse off.
Blueberry
Blueberries are the highest ranked food source of antioxidants known. The pigments found in blueberries, called anthocyanins, help prevent the breakdown of collagen, which leads to ageing. Anthocyanins also help fight free radicals, which prevent damage caused by UV radiation from the sun. The fruit is also high in soluble fibre, so it can lower cholesterol and promote healthy digestion. They can be used in many recipes and added to a smoothie, or eaten on their own.
Dragon fruit
Dragon fruit contains 80 per cent water, so it’s a great way to keep you hydrated. The fruit is low in calories and rich in fibre, so it’s a good way to help manage your weight. It contains high levels of the antioxidant vitamin C, so can help prevent colds and flu. The fruit is also high in fibre and folate, so a good way to prevent constipation. It’s an all round wonder food that keeps your body fit and healthy.
Watermelon
This juicy, sweet fruit is known for its skin, hair and nail benefits. It contains lycopene, which is found in the tomato and helps to protect your skin from sun damage. The high amount of lycopene in the fruit also helps reduce blood pressure and high cholesterol. This keeps you healthy and looking younger. The high water content is ideal for a hot summer’s day or a long, hot summer’s holiday. The flesh is 92 per cent water, so you will be drinking plenty of water when you eat it.
Raspberry
Raspberries are a great way to fight signs of ageing and inflammation. They contain anthocyanins and ellagic acid, which combat the production of free radicals. The vitamin C found in this fruit fights acne and helps prevent fine lines and wrinkles from appearing. If you suffer with dry skin, raspberries also help improve


Dozens of hardline Labour MPs will work with the SNP to hold Ed Miliband to ransom and stop him making any cuts to public spending, it was claimed today. The left-wingers have pledged to vote against any Budget that includes austerity measures to tackle the deficit. John McDonnell, chair of the Socialist Campaign Group of Labour MPs, said ‘a bloc of 30-40 left MPs’ in Labour will ensure Mr Miliband will not be able to ‘ignore’ their demands. Scroll down for video . Former First Minister Alex Salmond - who is standing for the SNP in Gordon, was out campaigning today . Mr Salmond has boasted that the SNP will hold the balance of power in the Commons after the next election . SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon has said that she has already been in contact with MPs on the left of the Labour Party to plot how they could work together. Former First Minister Alex Salmond, meanwhile, has boasted that the SNP will hold the balance of power in the Commons after the next election and will be able to force Labour to increase spending, borrowing and debt. Mr McDonnell has held talks with Mr Miliband and said he has already ‘moved the party on to our agenda’. In a recent meeting, he told Mr Miliband that any government he leads could be ‘the most radical’ and ‘perhaps more radical’ since Clement Attlee. He claimed Mr Miliband had agreed. Mr McDonnell said that if Labour falls short of a majority it would have to abandon its pledge to impose spending cuts because of the pressure from left in the party. Ed Miliband will struggle to stop dozens of hardline Labour MPs from working with the SNP to stop cuts to public spending, it was claimed today . He told the New Statesman: ‘The first row will be around austerity unless we get this right... I think it will change, inevitably it will change. ‘I think it will be clear from pressure coming back from constituencies and individual MPs that we need a Labour government quickly making a change.’ Mr McDonnell said there has already been ‘a shift in terms of the Labour leadership’s thinking and even in terms of Ed Balls’s thinking’. He added: ‘You’ve got to offer an alternative. You can’t come in with austerity-lite, it won’t work. John McDonnell said ‘a bloc of 30-40 left MPs’ in Labour will ensure Mr Miliband will not be able to ‘ignore’ the hard-left in the party after the election . ‘Coming in with arguments that you’re going to cut services, not necessarily as much as the Tories, but you will still be cutting services, I think that argument is beginning to creak, I think that argument is beginning to fade. ‘Increasingly now, the Labour leadership has recognised that, actually, you can tackle the deficit over a longer period of time, that way you avoid any cuts whatsoever.’ Mr McDonnell said that a ‘large number’ of Labour’s candidates for the General Election were on the left and could help vote against the renewal of Trident. He added that he is ‘more optimistic now about the role of the left in the Labour Party than at any time in the last 20 years’. Tory chairman Grant Shapps said: ‘This is the true face of Ed Miliband’s Labour Party: they’re addicted to more wasteful spending and more taxes. 'If Ed Miliband becomes Prime Minister he’ll be carried there by Alex Salmond, bankrolled by Len McCluskey and pushed around by his own backbenchers. It would cause chaos for Britain.’ Mr Miliband has ruled out the possibility of going into a formal coalition with the SNP, but the two parties could agree a post-election deal. Labour peer Baroness Prosser today said that the two parties could work together on an issue by issue basis. She told the BBC’s Daily Politics: ‘I think that is just how pragmatic politics works.’ On Sunday, Miss Sturgeon said the SNP could be in a 'very powerful position' at Westminster after the election. Mr McDonnell, 63, who has been the MP for Hayes and Harlington since 1997, is chair of the Socialist Campaign Group and Public Services Not Private Profit Group. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on the campaign trail at Glasgow Fort shopping centre today . In 2010, he announced his intention to stand for the party leadership following the resignation of Gordon Brown, but later decided instead to back Miss Abbott’s unsuccessful leadership bid. He rebelled against the government on controversial votes, such as the Iraq war and top-up fees. Mr McDonnell, who left school at 17, served as a National Union of Miners and TUC official, before being elected to the Greater London Council in 1981, where he served as Ken Livingstone’s deputy. In November last year he was criticised after he joked about how people in Tory minister Esther McVey’s Wirral West constituency had asked why they were not ‘lynching the b******’.

Left-wing MPs pledge to vote against any Budget that includes austerity . John McDonnell said there's 'a bloc of 30-40 left MPs' against cuts . Nicola Sturgeon claims she has already been in contact with Labour MPs . Alex Salmond has boasted that the SNP will hold the balance of power .

 tax rises and cuts in public sector spending and have even threatened to join with the SNP to block any cuts to welfare.
The 75 MPs have written to Mr Miliband threatening to oppose any cuts that he tries to impose in areas such as the welfare budget.
The warning will be used by Labour as a weapon to apply pressure on the new leader to rule out any cuts as part of efforts to build a coalition of left-wing Labour and SNP MPs.
It was claimed that SNP members would be included in a “caucus” – a group of Labour members who meet regularly to discuss policy.
Labour sources say that Mr Miliband’s hopes of an independent left-wing economic policy will be dashed by the SNP if the coalition is successful. They have said that even if the leader promised to go ahead with Mr Miliband’s election pledge to introduce a 50p rate of tax on people earning more than £150,000 a year, Labour would be forced to reverse it.
They also say it is unlikely that Mr Miliband’s commitment to a “mansion tax” on high value houses would be safe if the SNP was involved in the coalition negotiations.
Some Labour MPs have questioned whether Mr Miliband can carry out his pledge to cut the deficit to zero by 2014 without increasing taxes or reducing public spending.
A source said: “We can’t give up on Labour’s election pledges but we are willing to compromise in the national interest.”
They added: “We are not going to be bullied by the Conservatives, and we will use the SNP to keep the pressure on Labour to stand firm.”
The Labour MPs who have signed the letter are: Ann Coffey, Barbara Keeley, Chris Bryant, Clive Efford, Dennis Skinner, Frank Field, Glenda Jackson, Grahame Morris, Hywel Williams, John McDonnell, John Woodcock, Julie Morgan, Julie Turner, Julie Vermuelen, Jeremy Corbyn, Jon Trickett, Karie Murphy, Laura Pidcock, Margaret Hodge, Margaret Ritchie, Michael Dugher, Mike Gapes, Mike Kane, Naz Shah, Pat McFadden, Richard Burden, Rt Hon David Chaytor, Rt Hon Diane Abbott, Rt Hon Jon Cruddas, Rt Hon Keith Vaz, Rt Hon Margaret Beckett, Rt Hon Mark Durkan, Rt


If Roy of the Rovers made a comeback as a defender, he would be an all-action Brazilian with electric hair, have 6.5million Instagram followers and call them all ‘geezers’. The new comic book star would score a magnificent booming header against his former team, celebrate with a screaming knee slide, scrap with the evil baddie of the opposition (Diego Costa) and finish the struggle victorious, shaking hands with the ground staff before exiting for his next adventure. The problem for the script writers, if they were to copy the life and times of David Luiz, is that they would have no idea what David Luiz was going to do next, so what chance do the opposition – or his team-mates – have? David Luiz jumps for joy after his bullet header forced the game in to extra-time on Wednesday night . Luiz celebrates victory with team-mates Thiago Motta (right) and Maxwell at the final whistle . When you expect Luiz to be heading it clear, he’s chasing the glory, when you expect him to be chasing the glory, he appears from nowhere to head it clear. Losing 7-0 in a World Cup semi-final, he still thinks he can get a goal back. Maybe a second. Who knows? A hat-trick. On that occasion it finished 7-1 and the one-man reconnaissance mission broke down, leaving gaps behind him for the German team to exploit. Would it change his approach? Of course not. Even on Wednesday night, with Paris Saint-Germain drawing 2-2 at Chelsea with minutes remaining and set to go through with 10 men on away goals, he turned up on the right wing to collect the ball and retain possession. Luiz looks on in disgust as Germany celebrate one of their seven goals in last summer's World Cup semi-final . He’s a defender who sees defending as a part-time job. So concerned was Laurent Blanc, a World Cup-winning centre back with 97 caps, which suggests he knows a bit about defending, that he played Luiz in midfield in the first leg, with two centre backs behind him for cover. He was back in the back four for the second leg and, when it works, it works spectacularly. Who else could have got them through when their talisman, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, had been sent off? Luiz could have been sent off too for his feuding with Costa, but instead he rose majestically in the land of the giants that is Chelsea’s penalty area to send a thunderball of a header into the roof of the net. The defender stumble backwards after one of many confrontations with Diego Costa on Wednesday night . To get ahead of John Terry, Gary Cahill or his marker Branislav Ivanovic takes great skill, movement and courage but to meet the ball with such ferocity… maybe there’s more to Luiz than his Sideshow Bob nickname and carefree style. Then came the celebration. Not just a former player quietly enjoying the moment against the club that sold him, but a full-pelt emotional surge of joy. He said he wouldn’t celebrate on his first return to Stamford Bridge, but who can blame him for loving the moment? It was a goal worth celebrating. Chelsea sold him because they thought the deal was too good to refuse and, presumably, because they thought Terry and Cahill could do the job better. Few can argue with that – Terry, especially, has been magnificent as a defender this season but can he hit a dipping, swerving free kick, Cristiano Ronaldo style, from more than 30 yards, as Luiz did on Wednesday night? Jose Mourinho has a word with Luiz on the touchline as PSG manager Laurent Blanc watches on . Luiz rises to beat Branislav Ivanovic to Thiago Motta's corner and head home PSG's equaliser . Not everyone is a Luiz fan – Jamie Redknapp wrote on this website that ‘whoever struck the deal to sell Luiz for £50m deserves a knighthood’. And, as Chief Sports Writer Martin Samuel reported, Jose Mourinho thought Luiz was too much of an optimist as a defender. Samuel wrote: ‘Mourinho wanted miseries at the back. He wanted players who feared the roof was about to fall in, the move was going to break down, a counter attack was only a stray pass away. Luiz wasn’t like that. He roamed, he left gaps, he charged upfield and if that break went wrong he thought it wouldn’t matter. He didn’t check for danger, he was rarely alarmed. Luiz was too much of an optimist to defend properly.’ The optimist will make mistakes. He will raid upfield when he should be focussing on shutting the door, but he had a lot of fun at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night and he’s still in the Champions League. Luiz has a moment of reflection as PSG progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League .

David Luiz starred as PSG knocked Chelsea out of the Champions League . Luiz scored late equaliser with a bullet header to force game into extra-time . Chelsea sanctioned the £50million sale of Luiz to PSG last summer . Luiz celebrated wildly despite playing at his former Stamford Bridge home . READ: Luiz says sorry for celebrating after scoring against Chelsea . CLICK HERE for the latest Chelsea news and reaction to Wednesday night .

 10 goals a season, all in shades of blue and yellow — and the women he meets would look like a collection of Barbies, all of them ready to bed down at the click of a button. The team’s manager, a former manager of the England women’s team, would have the same name as a 90s rock star.
The world of sport is not as innocent as it once was.
In fact, it hasn’t been as cynical as it is since the early 1970s, when football took its first steps towards commercialisation. As the Premier League prepares to become the richest league in the world, it is worth remembering that football’s image — at least as seen through the lens of its PR machine — is far from being as rosy as its new-found riches suggest.
A generation of footballers have become as famous for their lives off the pitch as their time spent in the spotlight. With the introduction of the Premier League came the creation of a new celebrity class, each as adept at selling their public image as they are the football shirts of a brand. Each has its own business empire, be it in the shape of a nightclub, an athletics programme or a book. In the early days of English football, the heroes of the time tended to lead lives that bordered on the seedy, much as they did off the field. By the time the Premier League had come into existence, such characters were not just rare, they were dangerous.
The rise of the commercial, the marketing and the superstars came in the 1980s. It was then that the game — and its stars — began to be transformed. What was once a sport played by a handful of millionaires has become a game now accessible to the millions. The rise in the power of footballers is mirrored only in those of celebrity, and the two are inextricably linked. It has become a case not just of celebrity but super stardom.
By 1997, the average Premier League players earned £6,600 a week, a ten-fold increase on 1991 and a figure matched by the average wage of Premier League managers.
To compare, the average England manager took home £17,000 in 1997, while the average England team took home £10,000 — a gap of £7,000 — in the year of the World Cup.
Since 2010, when the Premier League signed its current


A woman has sparked uproar on social media after enthusiastically bearing her K-cup breasts on Google Street View. Karen Davis from Port Pirie in South Australia was captured streaking by the Google camera cars for the popular Google Maps app, which allows users to zoom in on certain streets and towns in cities all over the world with a 360-degree view. However the 38-year-old mother, who plans to skydive topless for her 40th birthday, has hit back at 'flat-tittie chicks' claiming they are not confident enough with their own bodies and should focus on how they look. Karen Davis (pictured) from Port Pirie has caused controversy after a picture appeared on Google Maps Street View showing her bearing her size-K breasts . In the image, Ms Davis can be seen holding her arms up in the air with her T-shirt hunched up around her neck bearing her breasts, as she follows the Google camera cars around the street. Her sons are playing in the background and an unknown man stands at the fence watching. Across the road, a neighbour is lounging on her outdoor furniture, watching the whole thing unfold. Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Ms Davis was in tears over the nasty comments coming from her community after she was branded a 'bad mother' and 'pure filth' for her raunchy behaviour. 'They are narrow-minded people who are not happy with their own bodies,' she said. Posting on her Facebook account, Ms Davis addressed the fact that she pursued the car through Barry Street in Port Pirie until they got the perfect shot and believes locals are jealous of her antics. 'Haters hate, you got the guts to do it?' she posted on Facebook after the photo went public. Ms Davis had issues with her siz-K breasts in her 20's and is finally ready to embrace them and she plans to skydive topless for her 40th birthday . 'All the flat-tittie chicks think I am disgusting. Big-boob envy has hit Port Pirie.' Taking to Facebook, disgusted commenters attacked Ms Davis' parenting skills after it became clear that her two sons were in the background of the picture. 'I'm sure your children will be proud of their mother that is probably going to cause them a lot of embarrassment,' one Facebook commenter said. 'Oh goodness. Can't even begin to imagine how her children are feeling,' another user said. However a select few came out in support of Ms Davis's show on Google Maps. The mother says she is happy the picture appeared online and thought it was funny . 'Let her go, she's having some fun, Pirie people need to lighten up a bit. if more lovely ladies would get them out more often the world would be a much happier place,' one commenter said. Ms Davis told Daily Mail Australia that she thought the act would be funny and that it was an item she has now ticked off her bucket list. She also said that she has a friend in the United Kingdom and she thought it would brighten up his day if he saw the image online. 'I have a friend in the UK. If he looks on there he will smile,' she said. Ms Davis wasn't sure that the photo would make it on to Google Maps but she said she is delighted that it did. Ms Davis criticised 'flat-tittie chicks' and claimed they needed to focus on their own bodies . 'I think maybe some need to start their own bucket list and leave mine alone,' she said. She also revealed that since the photo has been released she has attracted a whole host of new friend requests on Facebook. Many young men have tried to befriend her but she has not accepted any of them. Ms Davis said she has only learnt to embrace her size-K breasts in the last few years after spending her youth hiding them away. 'I  always got picked on and it wasn't until late in my 20's that I became confident in myself,' she said. While Ms Davis enjoyed herself bearing her breasts on the street, her neighbour sat on her lounger watching from next door . She also revealed that she has to buy her bras online from the UK as they do not make size-K bras in Australia. 'It would be nice if they made my size bra in Australia,' she said. Ms Davis said that she would do it all again, even considering the backlash the image has received. 'It's my life not theirs,' she said. 'When you point your finger at me, you have 4 pointing back at yourself.' Some people online have suggested that she should be formally charged for her display but she has contacted the police who have confirmed that they have 'no concerns'.

A woman has caused a social media storm after bearing her boobs . The Port Pirie woman showed her size-K assets on Google Street View . She has been called a 'bad mother' by people from her town . Karen Davis says they are 'not happy with their own bodies' She plans to do a topless skydive for her 40th birthday next year .

 to click on certain objects to see a photograph of it. But while some have found the image amusing, others have described the snapshot as “disgusting,” “disturbing” and “tasteless,” with some users calling the image “offensive.”
Google has been collecting images of the world since 2007 and has used a range of cameras to capture them. But on Saturday, the internet giant faced online outrage after an image on Google Maps showed a woman walking down a street completely naked, except for a pair of black and white K-Cup Bra pads.
Google has come under fire for publishing the photograph of the woman in her naked, but completely obscured behind the coffee-maker. On Google’s +K Google Plus community platform, Karen Davis, who is believed to work in real estate, said, “I was walking around Port Pirie and this car rolled down the road about 10 meters past me and I thought “that looks like my house” and then it went a little past and I said ‘That’s my house’… “I didn’t know that Google could see into people’s house. I wasn’t thinking about being naked or anything. I was just thinking about my house being put on Google Street View. I didn’t know it would be my breasts.”
“I didn’t even know what Google Street View was! I didn’t think people could see my boobs. I thought it was just a straight forward Google map,” she said.
Google did not provide an explanation to the incident, nor did Davis. According to other local reports, the woman has a “tummy tuck” which explains why the nipples are not visible.
Google’s car has become known as the “Googlympic Squad,” which is used to capture images of towns and cities around the world. The company uses a range of cameras, mounted on a car, to do this work, and has even created an app called Google Goggles, which can identify the object which a user takes a photo of. Google has come under fire in the past for sharing photos, including images of Holocaust victims and celebrities, and has recently said that it would be more “sensitive” to the privacy rights of Google Glass users.
“Google Street View is an example of how we’re innovating to build a more personalized world for people, and we’re looking to do the same with Glass,” said Google on


Hundreds of children were exposed to meningitis, measles and other diseases after vaccinations were stored in a faulty fridge (file image) Hundreds of children were left exposed to meningitis, measles, mumps and rubella after vaccinations to protect against the diseases were stored in a faulty fridge. A letter has been sent to the parents of children treated at the Brierley Medical Practice, near Barnsley, revealing the vaccinations were stored incorrectly for five years. It warns that while a vaccine stored at the wrong temperature was not harmful, it may be less effective than normal. Staff cannot therefore be certain that children vaccinated at the practice from January 2009 and June 2014 are adequately protected. NHS England said a total of 515 children are affected, but only 351 are still registered at the surgery. Those no longer registered at Brierley will receive a letter from their new practice. Jodie Hardwick's daughter Scarlett Brown, one, will need every injection she's had since birth re-doing. These include vaccines against polio, whooping cough, meningitis, pneumonia, measles, mumps and rubella. Ms Hardwick, 23, said: 'I was disgusted. It's upset me knowing we are going to have to go through that again with her. 'It's disgusting that from 2009 to 2014 they could not have found a fault in all that time - they should have picked it up before now. 'I'm not happy at all and I'm in the process of changing to another doctor because of this situation.' Another mother, Marie Seargent, recently left the Brierley practice. But her 16-month-old daughter Skylar-Jade Hill was vaccinated at Brierley. Ms Seargent, 36, said: 'I've not even received a letter. I phoned Brierley surgery and was told to contact my health visitor. 'But my health visitor didn't have a clue about it. I phoned my own GP and they weren't aware of it. 'I'm worried because I don't know if my daughter is covered or not.' The surgery was taken over by a new health care team in July. A statement on the practice website reads: 'The practice has already benefited from various improvements since the take over and the Trust is continuing to try and improve the practice buildings as well as planned vast improvements in patient care.' The surgery was previously run by Dr Magdi Selim and partners. Dr Selim had been the subject of several private hearings of the Medical Practitioners' Tribunal Service and restrictions to his practice had been made. NHS England said a total of 515 children are affected. A letter sent to parents of the affected children warns that while a vaccine stored at the wrong temperature was not harmful, it may be less effective than normal. Among the vaccines stored incorrectly was one for meningitis, pictured under the microscope . Among the restrictions imposed was that Dr Selim be monitored by another doctor. Fiona Jorden, consultant in public health for NHS England, Yorkshire and Humber, said: 'We would like to offer our apologies for any concern that has been caused to patients and their families by this incident. 'Once the problem was discovered, all affected patients were identified and contacted as soon as possible. 'The vaccinations given to patients will not have caused them any harm and may have provided some protection against infections. 'However, as a precautionary measure and to ensure they have the optimum protection the vaccines have to offer, all affected patients have now been encouraged to make an appointment to receive further vaccinations as required. 'NHS England is committed to commissioning high-quality primary care services for patients.' A number of sessions for re-vaccination have been organised for registered patients throughout March.

Letter sent to parents of children treated at Brierley Medical Practice . Warns vaccines were stored at the wrong temperature and while they were not harmful, they may have been less effective than normal . NHS England said a total of 515 children are affected by the mix up . Also included vaccines to protect against polio, whooping cough .

four diseases were stored in a faulty fridge, according to an investigation. The vaccine for mumps - which is no longer given to young people in the UK - had to be destroyed after being stored in a fridge set to a different temperature to the one specified in the vaccine manufacturer’s instructions. Mumps cases have risen dramatically in recent years, from just 300 in 2009 to almost 5,000 in 2015, according to data from NHS Digital. The investigation found that the vaccine for measles was also being stored in a fridge that was not at the correct temperature and that some bottles had an incorrect expiration date (file image) Health officials also found “numerous issues” with how vaccines were stored at the unit, in an internal report obtained by the Press Association. The report, which has not been officially published, said that one fridge in the unit did not have a thermometer, so staff could not tell if it was at the correct temperature to store the vaccines. The vaccine for mumps was being kept in a fridge set to a temperature of 28C when the manufacturer’s instructions state that the fridge should be at 4C, the report said. One fridge found in the unit had a yellow sticker on it that said “warning: contents of fridge may be spoiled” and it was also noted that a “number of vaccines were kept in the same fridge with incorrect expiry dates”. The report said the vaccines had been stored since January 2015. A spokesman from Public Health England said: “It would be unfair to criticise the dedicated and hardworking staff working at this centre, most of whom are clinical pharmacy professionals, who are highly qualified. “Since 2012, Public Health England has commissioned contractors to store, handle and distribute all immunisation supplies nationally, including vaccines for children. “Due to national contractual arrangements, we are not able to directly award the contracts to PHE but through our quality assurance mechanisms, we can ensure that all contracted companies comply with our requirements. “Contractors have been instructed to ensure that all stock is stored within the stipulated temperature ranges.” There has been a surge of cases of measles in recent years with 1,850 confirmed cases in 2015 and 972 so far in 2016, with four deaths reported in Europe last year, including one in Germany and three in Britain. Public Health England said measles cases have been rising because fewer children were being vaccinated. The report stated that the fridge that had been incorrectly set was