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A protruding belly , high blood pressure and intense sugar cravings . This is what happens to the body after drinking 10 cans of Coca-Cola a day , according to one man who took up the challenge . George Prior , 50 , decided to embark on a ` Coke diet ' in order to show the harmful effects of the high levels of sugar found in the world 's most popular drink . In just 30 days he saw drastic changes to his formerly healthy and muscular physique . He developed a protruding stomach and waistline and his weight ballooned from 12 stone -LRB- 168lb -RRB- to 14 stone -LRB- 192 lb -RRB- . His blood pressure soared from 129/77 to 145/96 . This is way above the ideal level of 120/80 - and above this level , the risk of heart disease or stroke is greatly increased . Scroll down for video . George Prior , 50 , put on two stone in weight and gained a protruding belly after drinking more than three litres of Coke a day for a month . He is pictured before -LRB- left -RRB- and after -LRB- right -RRB- embarking on the challenge . Mr Prior also saw his blood pressure soar from 129/77 to 145/96 . High blood pressure is linked with an increased risk of heart disease and stroke . ` The most dramatic change was in weight : 23lb of gain over thirty days , ' Mr Prior said . His weight is pictured rising throughout the experiment -LRB- left -RRB- . After a month he weighed almost 14 stone -LRB- right -RRB- . As well as the fast weight gain , Mr Prior , a father-of-two , said he feared he was becoming addicted to Coca-Cola after experiencing intense cravings . While he tried to stick to his normal Paleo diet -- a low-carbohydrate diet which focuses on eating lean meats , vegetables and berries -- he began experiencing sugar cravings that were difficult to ignore . ` The most dramatic change was in weight : 23lb of gain over 30 days , ' Mr Prior , who lives in L.A. , said . ' I also seemed to develop a craving for Cokes , or other sugars , during the time I was drinking Cokes . ' ' -LSB- As a result -RSB- , I 'm urging people to examine the amount of sugar in their diets . ` People need to be aware of the real and powerful damaging effects of sugar on their health . Mr Prior 's experiment comes shortly after New York assemblyman Karim Camara said fizzy drinks ` are the new smoking ' and called for sugar-laden beverages to carry warning labels similar to those found on cigarette packets . Mr Camara said the aim of his bill , which would introduce warning labels on drinks , is to educate the public , and lower the consumption of the drinks . Earlier this year , the World Health Organisation published draft guidelines urging adults to eat no more than five cubes of sugar a day . The guideline amount slashed was amid fears sugar poses same threat as tobacco . The number of obese British adults is expected to double from one in four to one in two by 2050 -- at a cost to the economy of # 50 billion a year . The WHO said the crisis was being fuelled by hidden sugar in processed food and drink such as yogurts , muesli , sauces , fizzy drinks , juice and smoothies . However , low-fat foods have also come under fire from experts , after it was revealed they often contain more sugar than the full-fat alternative . WHO also said children should try for less than five cubes of sugar a day and avoid cans of fizzy drink such as Coke , which contains seven cubes . Instead five cubes is the ideal figure that people should aim for . In March , the World Health Organization -LRB- WHO -RRB- called for the recommended daily intake of sugar to be slashed from 50g to 25g - or from 10 to five cubes a day . A regular can of Coke contains 35g of sugar , the equivalent of seven cubes , so that alone would exceed this limit . As part of his challenge , Mr Prior drank 10 cans of Coke a day - a total of 350g of sugar - the equivalent of around 70 cubes . Experts warn fizzy drinks contain sugar but have no other nutritional value , and Mr Prior said he found it hard to eat as much food because the Coke left him full at lunch and dinner times . The BBQ accessory entrepreneur said he wanted to stir up debate : ' I did the experiment to get people thinking and talking about how much sugar they eat and how unhealthy it is . ' I would prefer not to do it again . ' I do n't like being this heavy . ` The actual drinking of the 10 Cokes got to be an irritating chore every day . ` There were a lot of visits to the restroom , a feeling of constant fullness , and a clutter of cans everywhere . ' After Mr Prior stopped drinking the fizzy soft drink he lost 5lb in four days . He now concerned about the effect of sugar can have on children . He said : ` Kids should n't drink Cokes . ` But then kids should n't drink juices , either , and that 's going to be a very hard sell to parents who believe that juice is `` natural '' , or even `` organic '' . ` It 's sugar , and not only do kids not need it , it 's bad for them . Indeed , past research has found sugary drinks are a primary contributor to type 2 diabetes and tooth decay , especially in children . As part of his challenge , Mr Prior drank 10 cans of Coke a day - a total of 350g of sugar - the equivalent of around 70 cubes . Pictured are the cans left over from his experiment . A 330ml can of Coke contains 35g of sugars , the equivalent of sevent cubes . This is more than the recommended daily intake of 25g , or five cubes , set by the World Health Organization -LRB- WHO -RRB- . A 500ml bottle of Coke contains even more sugar - 53g or almost 11 cubes . This is twice the WHO 's recommended daily allowance for a normal adult . And experts warn that fizzy drinks are also fuelling the obesity epidemic - and , in turn , other serious illnesses , including cancer , heart disease and stroke . Mr Prior added : ' I think there are a lot of people suffering health problems like diabetes and heart disease , who are n't aware they could help themselves by just stopping sugar . ' He also blasted Coca-Cola for their marketing techniques to make consumers believe ` they care ' when they are just creating more products to sell . ' The latest member of the Coca-Cola family , called Coca-Cola Life , is marketed as having less sugar than regular Coke but none of the artificial sweeteners that increasingly worry Diet Coke drinkers . The new naturally sweetened drink - which contains a third less sugar and calories than regular cola - has been created amid calls for the company to do more to tackle the global obesity epidemic . Sold in a green can or a recyclable bottle , it is already available in the UK , U.S. , Chile , Argentina and is due to hit Australian shelves in April . Bur Mr Prior said : ` Sugar 's legal , soft drinks are legal , ' he said . ` The responsibility is with consumers . ` Coke 's genius plan is `` reduce '' the amount of sugar in their drinks . ` It 's genius because it makes them look like they care , but still continue to sell sugar . ` I 'd like to see controls on the lobbying and spending of big corporations who sell sugar and do n't want the government to tell people how bad it is . ' MailOnline has approached Coca-Cola for comment . | George Prior , 50 , from Los Angeles , had a fit and healthy physique before . Decided to drink 10 cans of Coca-Cola a day for an experiment . Says he took on the challenge to highlight the harmful effects of sugar . He gained 2st in weight , lost muscle and developed a protruding belly . Also saw his blood pressure soar to an unhealthy 145/96 . 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A British jihadist , known as Abu Abdullah al-Britani , who previously called on fellow UK Muslims to travel to Syria to fight for ISIS , has reportedly been killed . Al-Britani , who is believed to have been called William Hasmou Clinic , was reportedly killed in Hawigat Saqr , near the eastern Syrian city of Deir ez-Sor , in a Syrian government airstrike . He is believed to be the eighth Briton killed in the conflict between Islamic State militants and forces resisting the group 's advances in Iraq and Syria . Abu Abdullah al-Britani , pictured , has reportedly been killed while fighting for ISIS in Syria . Al-Britani was very active on social media and wanted fellow Britons to join him in jihad . He said : ` I 'm sure we have more lions roaming around the UK . Get yourself over here . ' In July , he appeared in a video claiming to have witnessed a ` miracle ' during a battle in which he saw angels . He claimed that during a 22-hour fight , ` Allah sent his angels upon angels upon angels to aid the believers in battle . ' In one of his Tweets , al-Britani said : ` From the streets of London to the dirt roads of Jihad . ' It appears he might have got married in Syria and had a daughter , whom he referred to as his ` little princess mujahidah ' . The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is currently investigating reports of al-Britani 's death . A spokeswoman said : ` We are aware of reports of the death of a British national in Syria . ` The UK has advised for some time against all travel to Syria , where all UK consular services are suspended . As we do not have any representation in Syria , it is extremely difficult to get any confirmation of deaths or injuries and our options for supporting British nationals there are extremely limited . ' It is understood that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad 's airforce bombed Deir ez Zur earlier today . It has been reported that al-Britani was killed alongside a fellow fighter called Ahmad Bakir . The British born jihadist was reportedly killed in the town of Deir ez-Zur and is being ` mourned ' by ISIS . A Tweet claimed that Al Britani was killed in fighting the Hawigat Saqr district of Dier Al-Zour . Charlie Winter , a researcher with anti-extremist think thank the Quilliam Foundation , tweeted : ` Multiple -LRB- as yet unconfirmed reports that another Briton - Abu Abdullah al-Britani - died fighting for IS in #Syria . ' Shiraz Maher , from the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation in London , added : ` Unconfirmed reports that a British foreign fighter , William Hasmo Clinic , aka Abu Abdullah , has died while fighting for IS in Syria . ' Another Twitter account , @Raqqa - SI , which is anti-ISIS , posted : ` Today #ISIS mourns William Hasmo Clinic a British known as Abu Abdullah in Hwejet Saqer area Dier AlZour #Syria ' . Other British fighters who have been killed in the fighting include teen-aged brothers Abdullah and Jaffar Deghayes from Brighton , East Sussex . Family : Amer Deghayes -LRB- centre , in grey -RRB- left his family for Syria , telling his parents he wanted to be an aid worker . Brothers Abdullah -LRB- front left -RRB- and Jaffar -LRB- front right -RRB- have both been killed in the fighting . Spotted leaving Gatwick Airport : Three other men from Portsmouth - including Muhammad Hamidur Rahman -LRB- right -RRB- - have also been killed after travelling to Syria last year . Jaffar , 17 , is believed to have died last month trying to overthrow dictator Assad 's government . His brother , Abdullah , 18 , died in Latakia province in April after leaving the UK in January to reportedly take up arms with al-Nusra . Their older brother Amer Deghayes , 20 , is fighting for al-Nusra , an al-Qaeda affliated group , against the Bashar al-Assad regime . He said his brothers ' deaths had made him more determined to carry on fighting until he is killed , revealing that he has no desire to return to the UK . ' I have promised Allah that I will stay on the way of jihad until I get killed , ' he told ITV News . Gone : Muhammed Mehdi Hassan , 19 , died fighting in Kobane , the scene of fierce fighting between Kurds and the militant group . He describes martyrdom as the ` greatest success a person can attain ' , adding : ` It -LSB- his brothers ' deaths -RSB- makes me more determined to get what they got . ' The Deghayes brothers are the nephew of Omar Deghayes , who was held by the U.S. as an enemy combatant at Guantanamo Bay detention camp from 2002 to 2007 after he was arrested in Pakistan . It emerged this month that a fourth man from Portsmouth , Hampshire - Muhammad Mehdi Hassan , 19 - died fighting in Kobane , the scene of fierce fighting between Kurds and the militant group . Three others from the same city - Iftekar Jaman , 23 , Mamunur Roshid , 24 , and Muhammad Hamidur Rahman , 25 - have also been killed after travelling there in October last year . In January alone , 16 people were arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences related to Syria compared with 24 arrests in the whole of last year . Others who have died include one man suspected of carrying out a suicide attack . Abdul Waheed Majeed is believed to have driven a lorry to a jail in Aleppo before detonating a bomb in February . The 41-year-old married father-of-three , who was born and raised in Crawley , West Sussex , left Britain in 2013 , telling his family he was going on a humanitarian mission to Syria . | ISIS said it was ` mourning ' British jihadist Abu Abdullah al-Britani . He was reportedly killed in fighting near the eastern city of Deir ez-Sor . 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Peruvian couple Michael and Cristina have tested the limits of their dog Nano 's willingness to remain their best friend by taking him up paragliding . Luckily for them , the three-year-old pug appeared to love every minute of it . Cristina and Michael , both aged 53 and experienced paragliders , took their beloved pooch up in the air over the Costa Verde 's cliff in Lima , Peru , away from the crowds of the resort Miraflores . Nano the pug paraglides above Lima , Peru , with his owners Cristina and Michael . The relaxed pooch is strapped into a custom harness made by Michael . Nano was strapped into a custom harness made by Michael before they took to the air on the gorgeous South American coastline . Cristina , who works as a business manager with partner Michael , said : ` Nano is our first pet so Michael wanted to take Nano to fly with him . ` Michael made him a harness at home and the next thing we were up in the air with him . The happy trio glided over the Miraflores resort area of Lima . Nano is alert but relaxed as he takes in the beautiful scenery of the Lima coastline . ` It was Nano 's first ever experience of paragliding and he absolutely loved it . ' Nano was relaxed throughout the flight , as seen in the video of his maiden voyage to the skies . But he also shows plenty of interest in the scenery and other gliders while cosied up to his owner . Nano has his tongue out in anticipation of his maiden voyage to the skies . Cristina and Michael are experienced paragliders and wanted to share their hobby with their beloved pug . Nano leaves the graft for the humans has he wanders around the launch site . ` He was watching the other paragliders flying around us and kept looking at people on the cliff tops , ' Cristina said . ` Me and Michael are very experienced paragliders but it was amazing to take Nano on his first trip . ` He was pretty surprised and was very curious throughout the journey . ' | Peruvian couple Cristina and Michael took three-year-old pug paragliding . The pooch appears relaxed throughout the flight over Peru 's capital Lima . Cristina said Nano ` curious throughout the journey ' above Miraflores . | [[0, 92], [103, 108], [121, 151], [232, 252], [298, 366], [947, 1010], [1183, 1221], [1867, 1869], [1895, 1936]] |
Early sketches of some of the breakthrough moments in popular culture - from Superman in flight to the creation of Hello Kitty - have been revealed . The collection of drawings , which also include the original Dennis the Menace comic strip drawn on the back of a cigarette packet , have gone on display at the O2 's Eureka ! Gallery in east London . It also features some more modern illustrations including the plans for the Covent Garden Christmas decorations , drawn up in 2010 , and this year 's Serpentine Pavilion . The original sketch by special effects supervisor Andrew Ainsworth shows how he planned to make Superman ` fly ' whilst being attached to a wire in the 1978 movie . Christopher Reeve played Superman in the 1978 movie , which left filmmakers struggling to decide how best to make the actor look like he was really flying . The theme for the collection is the moment of ` eureka ' experienced by some of the world 's greatest creative visionaries including designers , architects and animators . Andrew Ainsworth drew up with the first ever sketch showing Superman flying on ` wires ' for the groundbreaking 1978 movie starring Christopher Reeve . He unearthed the 1977 sketch while sifting through his attic earlier this year and found it buried in the bottom of a suitcase . Producers for the movie version of the comic had been struggling to come up with how the Man of Steel would fly on-screen logistically . Early sketches of Hello Kitty , who was created by Yuko Yamaguchi , which was first displayed in 1974 . The character 's first appearance was on a vinyl coin purse in Japan and brought to the United States in 1976 . The modern day Hello Kitty is white and wears a pink dress and top with a matching flower in her hair . They tried firing a crash test dummy from a cannon , using a remote control to fly the dummy around and ` high quality animation ' before realising that none of them produced the required ` flying ' effect . Producer Ilya Salkind said at the time the film ` lost about $ 2 million on flying tests ' before getting it right . Mr Ainsworth said his ` eureka ' moment came a year after the script was submitted when he showed how he envisaged Superman being suspended form a rail with a pulley-system . He drew the superhero with a fan blowing in his face to ` give the illusion of movement to his hair and cape ' . Mr Ainsworth , who was the special effects supervisor on the Superman movie , said : ` Back then I only had pencil and paper to work out how the vision in my head could be made a reality on the screen . The first drawing of Dennis the Menace on the back of a cigarette packet by Ian ` Chiz ' Chisholm - a leading member of The Beano editorial team - in 1950 at a meeting with bosses in a pub in Dundee . Dennis the Menace , who first appeared in the comic in 1951 , became the Beano 's longest running and most popular comic strip . Two months after his first appearance in The Beano he was given his familiar black and red jersey . ` Today , we have the wonders of technology to be able to play with and see whole scenes come to life before a frame has been shot . ' The artist , who also created the Stormtrooper helmet for the Star Wars movies , added : ' I put this picture away in a drawer at the time and then it must have been filed away with some papers before it finally made its way to the loft . ` When I was approached to take part in this exhibition , I felt that it was time to look it out . ' A couple of days later , just when I was convinced it was lost forever , it turned up in a suitcase in a cupboard in my loft . ' In the end , producers used rolling riggings suspended from cranes and studio ceilings , with Christopher Reeve or his stunt double attached by wires . The movie cost # 35 million -LRB- $ 55m -RRB- to make in the end and reaped huge success at the box office , pulling in a massive # 190 million -LRB- $ 300m -RRB- . This sketch shows the initial design for the three metre Christmas bauble decorations in Covent Garden . Plans for the 2014 Serpentine Pavilion , designed by Chilean architect Smiljan Radic , which occupied a footprint of some 541 square metres on the lawn of the Serpentine Gallery this summer . Radic 's early plans depict a semi-translucent , cylindrical structure , resting on large quarry stones -LRB- above -RRB- . Mark Champkins , inventor in residence at London 's Science Museum and who has worked with O2 on the exhibition , said : ` We were blown away when Andrew said he 'd rediscovered this image and we knew we had to include it . ` Superman : The Movie was an iconic piece of film-making and so much of today 's superhero cinema - the likes of X-Men , Thor , the Avengers - can still trace a direct line of descent back to it . ` This sketch - which shows the Eureka ! moment when the film-makers worked out how to make superhuman powers appear real on film - is an important and breakthrough moment in cinema in a pre-digital age . ` Displaying this image on the latest and greatest digital technology is a sign of how far we 've come when it comes to the tools of invention . ' These drawings show the early concept development for an extreme environment technical jacket system , Life Tech , for outdoor sportswear brand Kolon Sport . The clothing , which is designed for the most extreme environments , hit Korean stores in December 2013 . Among the other exhibits at the show of ` cultural breakthroughs ' on show at the gallery include the original sketch of Dennis the Menace , drawn on the back of a a cigarette packet . The sketch , on the back of a packet of Player 's Navy Cut cigarettes , was knocked up in 1950 by Ian ` Chiz ' Chisholm , a leading member of The Beano editorial team at a meeting with bosses at a pub in Dundee . Dennis the Menace , who first appeared in the comic in 1951 , became the Beano 's longest running and most popular comic strip . Other sketches on show include Hello Kitty , created by Yuko Yamaguchi in 1974 , the lead designer at Japanese company Sanrio . These early sketches show drawings by Leonardo da Vinci of parachute experiments in the 15th century . Images of the first prototype for the Articulate Board Game in 1992. , The packaging initially featured a square patch in the centre of the box , but subsequent designs led to the explosion style imagery . An unreleased version of the cover of the debut 2002 album by ` rock supergroup ' Audioslave . Ms. Yamaguchi has spent the past 30 years leading the evolution of the beloved global icon and Hello Kitty is now available on over 50,000 products available in over 130 countries worldwide . She also came up with the designs for Hello Kitty 's ` boyfriend ' Dear Daniel in 1999 and her pet cat Charmmy Kitty in 2004 . Da Vinci 's parachute from 1501 and Elizabeth Emanuel 's sketch of Princess Diana 's Wedding Dress from 1981 are also included in the rare collection , which is being shown on Samsung Galaxy tablets . | Collection has gone on display at the O2 's Eureka ! Gallery in east London . It includes early sketches including how Superman will ` fly ' in 1978 movie . 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Police had to get physical with a number of Black Friday shoppers who refused to let go of discounted Samsung televisions during a fight at a Walmart in Texas . Cell phone footage of the brawl has gone viral after it was posted on YouTube and shows authorities having to forcibly remove shoppers who were lying on top of the giant 50 inch TVs . On sale for $ 218 , the televisions were part of the Stafford store 's One Hour Guarantee Promotion on Thanksgiving . Scroll down for video . Police had to get physical with a number of Black Friday shoppers who refused to let go of discounted Samsung televisions during a fight at a Walmart in Texas . Once the giveaway began customers rushed the display and started grabbing the televisions . Several people got heated as the number of TVs began to dwindle , said police . Witnesses said people tried to claim the items by lying on top of them and wrestling each other off . It got so rough that police had to jump in to sort things out . Stafford police said law enforcement in the video were off-duty police and sheriff 's deputies hired to provide extra security for Walmart . In the end , no was hurt and no one was arrested . Ironically the One Hour Guarantee Promotion ensured that even if the store ran out of the item , it would be shipped to the customer 's store for them to collect before Christmas . Cell phone footage of the brawl has gone viral after it was posted on YouTube and shows authorities having to forcibly remove shoppers who were lying on top of the giant 50 inch TVs . ` It does n't surprise me . The way people are acting to save money and you ca n't blame them . They are just trying to save some money , ' shopper Lorranie Henderson told Click2Houston . Early discounting , more online shopping and a mixed economy meant fewer people shopped over Thanksgiving weekend , the National Retail Federation said on Sunday . Overall , 133.7 million people shopped in stores and online over the four-day weekend , down 5.2 percent from last year , according to a survey of 4,631 people conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics for the trade group . Total spending for the weekend is expected to fall 11 percent to $ 50.9 billion from an estimated $ 57.4 billion last year , the trade group estimated . Part of the reason is that Target , J.C. Penney , Macy 's , Walmart and other major retailers pushed fat discounts as early as Halloween . Some opened stores even earlier on Thanksgiving . All that stole some thunder from Black Friday and the rest of the weekend . Crazy : Discount store shoppers were prepared to wait in long lines on Black Friday - but the decision of many retailers to open on Thanksgiving has affected the sales figures for the busiest shopping day of the year . Still , the preliminary data makes retailers worried that shoppers remain frugal despite improving employment and falling gas prices . Matt Shay , the trade group 's CEO , said he thinks people benefiting from the recovery may not feel the need to fight crowds to get the deepest discount on a TV or toaster . And those who feel like the recession never ended may not have the money and will stretch out what they spend through Christmas . And shoppers are still feeling the effects of high food prices and stagnant wages . ` While they 're more optimistic , they 're very cautious , ' Shay said . ` If the deals are not right for them , they 're not going to spend . ' Bottom line : Expect more deep discounts , all season long . ` Every day will be Black Friday . Every minute will be Cyber Monday , ' he said . | On sale for $ 218 , the televisions were part of the Stafford store 's One Hour Guarantee Promotion on Thanksgiving . Video footage shows people trying to claim the items by lying on top of them and wrestling each other off . Got so rough that police had to jump in and forcibly remove shoppers from laying on top of the televisions . Ironically the promotion ensured that even if the store ran out , the TV could be shipped to the customer 's store for them to collect before Christmas . | [[345, 362], [365, 462], [820, 921], [835, 921], [820, 829], [895, 915], [0, 65], [161, 295], [249, 260], [268, 344], [487, 552], [922, 985], [943, 979], [1359, 1493], [1447, 1458], [1466, 1542], [1178, 1358], [1273, 1328], [1324, 1358]] |
It 's a side to the Russian president we have never seen before as he strips off his suit and begins dancing around his office after ` annexing Ukraine ' . An actor playing the role of Vladimir Putin is seen flexing his muscles and doing traditional Russian dancing in the teaser trailer for the sequel to a new sci-fi comedy . The ` villain ' in The Coming Race , played by Finnish actor Kari Ketonen , sits in the Moscow Kremlin as he cuts out parts of Europe on the map and sticks them to the side of Russia . Scroll down for video . Vladimir Putin is seen stripping off his suit before bursting into traditional Russian dance on his desk . The actor playing the Russian president flexes his muscles as he dances around the Moscow Kremlin . Ketonen then burst out of his suit , and in just his camouflage trousers , jumps onto his desk before engaging in an energetic dance . And now fans will have the chance to participate in the production of the comedy sequel after filmmakers released the video of the movie 's villian and urged viewers to send a remix . Producers say it offers people the chance to show through remix art their true feelings about the Russian president . Tero Kaukomaa said : ` Putin is a very controversial character . It 's interesting to see how many different takes our fans can come up with . ' The trailer for the second Iron Sky film starts with Putin sitting at his desk cutting out a map of Europe . He is then seen sticking the Ukraine to the side of Russia in a bid to annex the country as his own . Director Timo Vuorensola added : ' I got inspired by the myriads of remixed versions of the new Star Wars teaser trailer , and wanted to see and hear what our fans can come up with this material . ' The best remixes will be collected and released to the hundreds of thousands of fans on Iron Sky 's official Facebook page and YouTube account . The videos are part of the crowd funding campaign that has so far raised over # 127,000 for the pre-production phase of Iron Sky The Coming Race on IndieGoGo crowd funding platform . The full trailer for the second movie has gone viral and already clocked almost a million views . Fans are being urged to remix the video and play a part in the production of The Coming Race , out next year . The teaser character trailer ends with Putin , played by Kari Ketonen , narrowing his eyes at the camera . | Actor playing Putin in trailer for new movie does traditional Russian dance . It 's after he is seen sticking Ukraine to the side of Russia on the map . Filmmakers are encouraging fans to do their own remix of the video . | [[156, 327], [156, 199], [208, 227], [156, 199], [232, 287], [644, 683], [644, 743], [1435, 1445], [1451, 1502], [1435, 1437], [1441, 1502], [973, 983], [1031, 1062], [2162, 2254]] |
Senior MPs , lawyers and campaigners yesterday called for an end to the bail system which can leave someone languishing on police bail for months without being charged . They said the use of pre-charge bail was a ` perversion of justice ' which has left more than 70,000 on police bail as suspects without knowing if they will ever be charged . Pre-charge bail was introduced in 1984 under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act to allow police to put restrictions on individuals before they have enough evidence to charge . Comedian Jim Davidson -LRB- left -RRB- spent eight months on bail before being told he would face no charges over separate sex abuse allegations and broadcaster Paul Gambaccini -LRB- right -RRB- was on bail for nearly a year . Among those who have been left in limbo by the system have been broadcaster Paul Gambaccini , on bail for nearly a year before being told there would be no action against him , and comedian Freddie Starr , 19 months on bail before the case against him was dropped . Both were arrested under the Operation Yewtree sex abuse inquiry . Comedian Jim Davidson spent eight months on bail before being told he would face no charges over separate sex abuse allegations . Last week former Sun journalist Clodagh Hartley was cleared by an Old Bailey jury of making unlawful payments to a tax official after spending two-and-a-half years awaiting trial , 12 months of them on pre-charge bail . A letter signed by 25 figures , including one of the country 's most senior judges and a cross-party group of MPs , called for Home Secretary Teresa May to change the law to limit pre-charge bail . Comedian Freddie Starr was bailed for 19 months before the case against him was dropped . They say police should not be able to put someone on bail without charge for more than 28 days without applying to a magistrate for an extension . The signatories included former Appeal Judge and President of the Family Division Lady Elizabeth Butler-Sloss ; Tory MPs David Davis , Dominic Raab , Nigel Evans and Sir Edward Garnier ; LibDem MP John Hemming and peer Brian Paddick ; and Labour peer and civil rights lawyer Baroness Helena Kennedy . Other supporters included campaigner Peter Tatchell ; prison reformer Frances Crook ; Green MP Caroline Lucas and military author Andy McNab . Mr McNab said : ` The police can hold people on pre-charge bail forever . The mental and physical effects can be huge . I know a lot of people who have suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder . This can be even more stressful than the effects of war . ` Soldiers are trained to take action . If you are in operations you are in control . But in this situation you ca n't take any action . You just have to sit there waiting . It is madness . If the police want more than 28 days they should go to a judge to ask for it . If someone has done something wrong then they should be charged and if they are guilty then they should be punished . But to be left dangling is just wrong . ' The letter says it is a scandal that 72,000 people are on pre-charge bail and more than 5,000 of them have been on bail for more than six months . Mrs May opened a question over pre-charge bail in October when she told the College of Policing conference that the Government would consider a statutory time limit . The longest time anyone is thought to have been held on pre-charge bail is three-and-a-half years while the Metropolitan Police delayed a decision to bring charges . | MPs and campaigners have called pre-charge bail a ` perversion of justice ' They are calling for a change to the law to limit time on pre-charge bail . 70,000 on police bail as suspects without knowing if they will be charged . Freddie Starr , Jim Davidson and Paul Gambaccini were all left in limbo . | [[0, 10], [13, 83], [170, 225], [180, 236], [1543, 1546], [1549, 1581], [1586, 1603], [1582, 1630], [226, 238], [245, 285], [289, 297], [306, 344], [523, 531], [589, 711]] |
A rare emerald , pearl and diamond necklace fit for royalty is being sold by auction house Bonhams . The unique gems are expected to fetch between # 120-000 to 180,000 after being put on sale by an anonymous seller . The rare item of jewellery dates back to 1911 and is believed to have been worn at the Delhi Durbar , meaning ` Court of Delhi ' , a glittering event held in India to celebrate the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary as Emperor and Empress of India . Rare sale : Divya Pande from Bonham 's jewellery department models the rare diamond and emerald necklace . The necklace dates back to 1911 and would have been worn by an Indian prince or other highly ranked VIP . A spokesman for Bonhams said they do not know who wore the stunning necklace but it would have either been a member of royalty or a VIP with a high enough status to attend such a lavish event . They added : ` We feel very privileged to be selling a remarkable and rare piece linked to historic days of Indian Royalty . ' The one of a kind necklace is part of Bonham 's fine jewellery sale on the 4th of December at their Bond Street salerooms . The chain of the necklace is made up of multiple small diamonds and emeralds which support a pendant dominated by a central fluted emerald of approximately seven carats . Strings of pearls dangle from the back of the necklace where it is clasped . Decadent : The necklace has strings of pearls at the back even though they would not have been that noticeable when worn . Unique item : The jewels are expected to fetch # 120-000 to 180,000 . Bonhams said the addition of the pearls at the back , which would not have been very visible when worn , show how the necklace is an ` unmistakeable statement of wealth , bejeweled on every bit of its surface ' . Jean Ghika , head of jewellery UK and Europe , said : ` This necklace provides us with a unique insight into the levels of opulence and display at the 1911 Delhi Durbar and it is extremely rare to have such a magnificent jewel survive intact . ` The necklace is not only fascinating historically but is also in superb condition . This is a singular opportunity to purchase a beautifully made historic jewel , the quality and lavishness of which we rarely see in jewellery nowadays . ' King George V and Queen Mary at the Delhi Durbar in 1911 : The queen wore her own emerald and diamond necklace to the historic event . Paying homage : Every ruling prince , nobleman , landed gentry and other persons of note in India attended - and one of them would have been wearing the necklace that is now being auctioned . The briolette cut style of the necklace with a pear shape pendant was popular in Indian jewellery during the time of the British Empire . Queen Mary had a similar diamond and emerald necklace of her own which she wore to the Delhi Durbar and has since been passed down to Queen Elizabeth II who continues to where it on formal occasions . Bids for the sale are being accepted online at the Bonhams website , via telephone , and in writing and also in the saleroom on the day of the sale . The Delhi Durbar was a lavish mass assembly at Coronation Park , Delhi , India . It was held three times in 1877 , 1903 , and 1911 at the height of the British Empire . Celebrating the British Empire : King George V and Queen Mary sit on thrones as their coronation is celebrated in India . The 1911 Durbar , the most glittering assemblage of the three , was held to commemorate the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary as Emperor and Empress of India . Nearly every ruling prince , nobleman , landed gentry and other persons of note in India attended to pay homage to their sovereigns . The King and Queen appeared in their Coronation robes , the King-Emperor wearing the Imperial Crown of India containing six thousand one hundred and seventy diamonds and covered with sapphires , emeralds and rubies . | Unique item of jewellery dates back to 1911 . Believed to have been worn at the Delhi Durbar . Glittering event held in India to celebrate coronation of King George V . All leading princes , noblemen and VIPs of India attended . Necklace has been kept in pristine condition . Now going on sale at Bonhams via anonymous seller . Expected to sell for # 120,000-180 ,000 . | [[217, 262], [582, 613], [2794, 2801], [2812, 2836], [348, 474], [3290, 3378], [3379, 3394], [3435, 3547], [2423, 2504], [2407, 2420], [2456, 2490], [2407, 2420], [2474, 2515], [3548, 3681], [3548, 3636], [3646, 3681], [2031, 2045], [2087, 2116], [0, 100], [101, 116], [130, 216], [101, 167], [101, 116], [130, 216], [1518, 1573]] |
The World Health Organisation is investigating reports that ISIS militants have been showing up at an Iraqi hospital with Ebola . According to three media outlets an undisclosed number of militants displaying signs of the disease attended a hospital in the ISIS-held city of Mosul , 250 miles north of Baghdad . While the reports , from Kurdish and pro-Iraqi sources , remain unconfirmed , WHO spokesman Christy Feig said the group are trying to reach out to officials in ISIS-held areas to offer help . Infection : Several ISIS militants have arrived at a hospital in Mosul displaying signs of Ebola according to unconfirmed reports . UN workers are currently banned from entering ISIS-controlled areas in both Iraq and Syria so it is unlikely an operation in the region could be carried out . Ms Feig told Mashable : ` We have no official notification from -LSB- the Iraqi government -RSB- that it is Ebola . ' The symptoms of ebola are similar to those of other diseases including malaria and yellow fever . Mosul has been under control of ISIS since June 2014 and over the past few weeks militants have reportedly executed more than a dozen doctors for refusing to treat injured fighters . According to a report in Iraq 's pro-government newspaper , al Sabaah , the disease was brought to Mosul by ` terrorists ' arriving ` from several countries ' and Africa . The symptoms of Ebola , which include nausea and vomiting , diarrhea , bleeding and bruising , are similar to those of other diseases including malaria and yellow fever meaning it could easily have have been misdiagnosed . In addition , very few ISIS fighters are believed to have travelled up from West Africa where the Ebola outbreak originated with most coming from areas where there have been no reports of the disease . The reports have appeared in pro-government and Kurdish media but if true it could have catastrophic implications for people in ISIS-held areas as the group is against western science and medicine . It is not known if any of the surviving doctors in Mosul are equipped to test for Ebola or trained to treat patients and prevent the spread of the disease . ISIS fighters pictured in June 2014 , when the extremist group swept through Iraq seizing territory including the city of Mosul . Yesterday the United States and its allies staged 29 air strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria and Iraq on Wednesday , the Combined Joint Task Force said . The action in Syria included 17 strikes near the cities of Al Raqqah , Dayr az Zawr and Kobani . A variety of Islamic State buildings , fighting positions and units were hit . In Iraq , 12 strikes targeted Islamic State buildings , fighting positions and units near the cities of Mosul , Fallujah and Sinjar . Fighters , bombs and remotely controlled aircraft were used . | Militants allegedly attended hospital in Mosul showing signs of disease . WHO spokesman said they are trying to ` reach out ' to officials in ISIS areas . Disease reportedly brought to Mosul by ` terrorists from several countries ' Extremist group said to have executed 11 Mosul doctors in past few weeks . | [[0, 129], [55, 129], [188, 229], [163, 197], [230, 280], [514, 574], [312, 329], [332, 366], [390, 487], [0, 129], [55, 129], [1266, 1327], [1068, 1193]] |
Football is not always as glamourous as some might imagine , as the story of the first time I signed Marouane Fellaini perhaps illustrates . The serious negotiating began in smart enough surroundings ; the Les Ambassadeurs Club in Mayfair . But it was n't long before the Everton club secretary and I were jumping on a four-seater prop plane and making a crazy dash to Brussels with only a few hours left of transfer deadline day . And that was only the beginning of our problems . Our European scouts had been aware of Marouane for some time . He was doing well in what was a very good Standard Liege team . They had some decent players . Steven Defour and Axel Witsel in a midfield three with Marouane . Dante , a fine Brazilian centre half now at Bayern Munich . And a good striker in Dieumerci Mbokani . I liked the way they played . Marouane Fellaini is now showing why David Moyes signed the midfielder to Everton and Manchester United . Fellaini breaks his goal duck at Man United with this strike in their 2-2 draw with West Brom . The Belgian international celebrates the goal in a match that for many marked his true arrival at United . This was August 2008 , and Liverpool were drawn against them in the qualification round of the Champions League . So I went along to Anfield to watch , and then flew out to Belgium that weekend to see Marouane in action again . He was excellent . Perfect for us at Everton . But not until transfer deadline day did we get to sit down with Standard Liege . It was Bill Kenwright and myself , a couple of agents and these guys from Belgium . Eventually Dave Harrison , our secretary , joined us as well . We went in there at around 2pm wanting to spend no more than # 11million or # 12m . But hours went by and we were getting nowhere , and the price was slowly creeping up . Bill kept having to check if we were still doing the right thing ; if as a club run very prudently we could actually afford it . By 7pm we were still at a stalemate , but by 9.30 pm we had a deal - # 15m . I 'm always very careful when I 'm spending the club 's money . I treat it like it 's my own and I always try to sign players for what I feel is the right price . We had spent decent money on Yakubu the year before but most of our signings -- players like Phil Jagielka , Joleon Lescott , Mikel Arteta and Leighton Baines -- came for fees closer to three , four or five million . A year later we signed Seamus Coleman for 60 grand from Sligo Rovers . Fellaini evades Jon Obi Mikel in an impressive performance for United in their 1-1 draw with Chelsea . The 6ft 4in star troubles the world class defence of Premier League leaders Chelsea on October 26 . Marouane 's fee took Everton out of their comfort zone . It was big money for the club . But I knew he was what we needed . I wanted him . And I was so determined to get him I made damn sure we signed him that night by going to Brussels myself . It was an insane race against time . First in the car from Mayfair to Luton Airport , then this bumpy , terrifying ride across the English Channel in this tiny aircraft and finally the hunt not only to find Marouane but a hotel fax machine that actually worked . When we arrived at a hotel that still seemed to be under construction it was chaos . We could n't find the lad . And when we eventually did -- he was with his dad and an agent -- we discovered the fax machine in the hotel business centre did n't work . I remember Dave screaming down the phone to the FA , trying to explain that the bloody thing was broken . It was a complete car crash . We were rescued by someone in the hotel who then said there was a machine in one of the executive rooms that worked , and with minutes to spare the paperwork was faxed through and Marouane was ours . He arrived at Everton and , of course , the first thing everyone clocked was the hair . I 've always been quite strict when it comes to the appearance of my players . I do n't want to see earrings in training , things like that . With Marouane 's hair , I actually wondered if it might take a bit of the pace off the ball when he went up for a header . But I soon realised it was part of his personality . Part of who he is . Moyes signed Fellaini , here after a match against Liverpool in 2012 , from Standard Liege to Everton in 2008 - it was a fee that took the club out of their comfort zone but , Moyes writes , ' I knew he was what we needed ' The qualities that made Moyes sign Fellaini to Everton when the same reasons he brought him to Manchester United for # 27.5 m on a five-year contract - the midfielder was Moyes only signing of the summer window . When we signed him he was still very young and very slightly built . But he worked incredibly hard to develop his upper body and gain the strength you need in the Premier League . In fact , he worked hard at all aspects of his game , and he became a real asset for us . He could score goals . He has great energy . He 's a terrific runner and , while he 's not the quickest player in the Premier League , he will cover as much ground as anyone . Moyes and Fellaini embrace after Everton beat Man United in the 2009 FA Cup semi-final on penalties . Technically he 's very good . He has fantastic chest control , for instance . And he 's very professional ; hard working with a great attitude . He will do anything you ask and all you 'll ever hear from him is a ` thank you , coach ' at the end of a training session . He 's a very quiet lad . If anything a little shy . It was all these qualities that convinced me to bring him to Manchester United , and he was very excited to come . It was a big move for him . I remember his father , a former professional player and a huge influence on Marouane , being in tears at Carrington on the day we signed him . He was so proud his son was joining this great football club . Just like the first time I signed him , the deal was done right on deadline . But , of course , he was n't meant to be our only signing at United that summer . He was brought in to compliment the squad and the other players we were hoping to bring in ; to do a certain job in certain games . Unfortunately for Marouane , he was the only player we brought in and because of that he was seen as the big signing . It meant he was under more pressure than he perhaps should have been . And when the season did n't start the way we all wanted it to , he came under a great deal of scrutiny , even if most of the attention was on me . I felt it was unfair that he was having to carry that extra pressure and expectation , and deal with extra criticism , simply because David Moyes had signed him . I think he 'd be the first to admit he maybe did n't always play as well as he could have done when he got the chance . But it was a big change for him , even if he did have previous Premier League experience , and he had come into a team that was n't playing with as much confidence as we would have liked . I think that affected him as well . Moyes finalised both deals at United and Everton for Fellaini right on the stroke of the transfer deadline . On their return to Goodison Park with United , posters marking their achievements adorned the stadium . It 's also true that players can take time to settle at a new club . I remember people telling me it took Patrice Evra and Nemanja Vidic a while . Players who became great players for United . Marouane should have been given time too , because he 's now proving what I always believed ; that he can be an important player for United . I 've watched him in the last two games and he has been first class . He 's had an influence on the games , which is what you look to your bigger players to do . And I think he 's played an important part in helping United gain some momentum going into today 's Manchester derby . There were times last season , when things were tough , when we spoke . But I told him then that he would become a top United player if he continued to work hard . Fellaini has helped United take some momentum into Sunday 's Manchester derby with City . Moyes says Fellaini 's last two games have been ` first class ' and he 's ` proving what I 've always believed ' It was hard when I left , because we had a great relationship and I think he was upset . I did feel bad , responsible even . I 'd convinced him to come across in the belief that was I going to be there for a long time , and now suddenly I was leaving . But in football everyone realises these things can happen , and Marouane knows his job is to deliver for United . He can perform several jobs in a team but I think it helps him to have someone like Daley Blind sitting there in that more defensive midfield role . At Standard Liege he had Defour or Witsel sitting deeper and allowing him to get further forward , and at Everton he had players like Phil Neville . At United last season we lacked that kind of midfielder , and while Marouane has the physical ability to cover the ground he 's definitely more effective in a game if he 's accompanied by a defensive midfield player . So I 'm delighted he 's settled down now and he 's beginning to be appreciated for what he is ; a damn fine footballer who was definitely worth the effort as well as the money . Like our Manchester United Facebook page . Marouane Fellaini suffered the harshest criticism as Manchester United 's form crumbled last season . But , after a steady World Cup in Brazil and an injury-hit start to life under Louis van Gaal , the Belgian is looking the real deal again . He scored a good goal in a decent performance at West Brom , but topped that with an all-action display against Chelsea , as shown in his touch map . | David Moyes first signed Marouane Fellaini from Standard Liege in 2008 . The # 15m move to Everton was packed with drama from the four-seater plane to the battle to find a working fax machine to finalise the deal on time . Fellaini 's fee ` took Everton out of their comfort zone ' but ' I wanted him ' Moyes signed the Belgian to Everton for the same reasons he wanted the midfielder to make the move to Manchester United . Being the only United signing of that window put unfair pressure on him . 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A murder investigation has been launched after an American mother was stabbed to death during a clash with a burqa-clad ` woman ' in shopping mall toilets in Abu Dhabi . The 37-year-old kindergarten teacher , who has 11-year-old twin boys , was stabbed with a knife in the altercation in the ladies ' toilets a supermarket in Boutik Mall on Reem island in the United Arab Emirates capital . She was taken to be treated at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City but died later from her injuries in the incident on Monday afternoon . The victim - who is divorced from the father of the twins - has not been identified . Her initials are only known as ABR . Police say they do not know if it was a woman or a man in the burqa . Witnesses told police the pair had been embroiled in an argument in the public toilets , which are beside a branch of Waitrose , an upscale British supermarket chain which has a presence in the Middle East . Scroll down for video . Assailant : Local police released this picture of the attacker fleeing the scene . Escaping : Police released this image from CCTV of the woman making her way from the crime scene . Officers are still trying to determine the reasons for the attack and the identity of the suspect , who fled the scene wearing an abaya , black gloves and the face-covering veil known as a niqab . The victim 's ex-husband was said to be overseas but was flying back to comfort his sons . They were being looked after by community police officers . Colonel Rashid Bourshid , director of the criminal investigation department of Abu Dhabi police , said : ` Police found the woman lying on the floor bleeding . ` She had serious wounds after being stabbed with a knife during a brawl with the attacker . ` No reason has been established yet as to why the woman was murdered . The attacker fled the scene after stabbing the woman . ' The victim worked at a private school in Abu Dhabi and lived with her sons in the city . Mall employees witnessed the altercation with her attacker . Col Bourshid said a murder investigation had been launched and police were searching for the suspect . The suspect - apparently a woman - was described as wearing an abaya , black jacket and gloves . New : The mall where the attack took place opened in 2011 and has 50 shops and restaurants . It caters for a mix of expatriates and wealthy locals . Glitzy : The scene of the murder was the Reem island mall development , which sits between two towers and was opened in 2011 . He added : ` Community policing is now taking care of the two boys and will provide them with shelter and all necessary support until their father , who stays outside the UAE , arrives . ' It was not known whether the boys were with her at the time of the attack . Reem island is a residential , commercial and business development connected to Abu Dhabi city centre by a bridge . It was built as the city center became over-populated . It is mostly inhabited by expatriates and boasts the upmarket Boutik Mall , which opened in 2011 and has 50 shops and restaurants , including the capital city 's first Waitrose , Leopold 's of London and La Brioche . The mall bridges two residential buildings , Sun and Sky towers . Its website says it ` offers the best of everything that anyone needs to lead a stylish life . ` Serving the vibrant and cosmopolitan community of Shams Abu Dhabi and beyond , Boutik is an oasis of independent retailers , brand outlets , comfortable cafes and day-to-day services . ` For busy professionals living and working in the adjoining towers and for students at the Sorbonne , it is a welcome social centre and cornerstone of the community . ' Although Abu Dhabi is not the largest emirate - Dubai has the biggest population - it has an estimated 40,000 American expatriates . | Divorcee mom , 37 , stabbed to death after altercation in toilets at mall on Reem island , in capital of United Arab Emirates . Victim is teacher at private kindergarten in the city and leaves behind 11-year-old-twin boys . Local police have released footage of her assailant leaving the mall wearing abaya and black gloves . Police say they have not determined the gender of the attacker . Victim 's ex-husband on way to country to be with his sons who are being cared for by community police officers . | [[41, 169], [170, 206], [234, 300], [714, 800], [1638, 1728], [170, 206], [213, 238], [1858, 1908], [958, 1028], [1040, 1089], [1214, 1225], [1232, 1305], [2125, 2143], [2146, 2207], [2111, 2124], [2136, 2143], [2160, 2207], [644, 713], [1325, 1349], [1378, 1415], [1416, 1475], [2484, 2492], [2497, 2630], [2495, 2522], [2530, 2550]] |
A Saudi female activist has been arrested after mounting a brave one-woman protest against the country 's female driving ban . Loujain Hathloul , 25 , from the country 's capital of Riyadh , spent 24 hours at the border after she had her passport confiscated and was blocked from entering her own country - all because she got behind the wheel . This afternoon she was arrested and taken for interrogation at Hofuf prosecution office , in the desert kingdom . Scroll down for video . Loujain Hathloul , 25 , has spent 24 hours at the border of Saudi Arabia as she tries to drive herself home . She started her journey from the United Arab Emirates , where she holds a driving licence and where it is legal for women to drive , and tried to cross its border into Saudi Arabia yesterday . The female activist has been tweeting regular updates from the border with pictures of her inside her car . The French literature graduate started her journey from the United Arab Emirates , where she holds a driving licence and where it is legal for women to drive , and tried to cross its border into Saudi Arabia yesterday . But border officials refused to let her cross and took away her passport . She spent a cold night sleeping in her car . This morning she was taken away be police and was held at Albatha port police station . She was arrested and is now being questioned at Hofuf prosecution office . She was brought supplies from Saudi journalist and presenter Maysaa Al Amoudi , who had her ID confiscated and is now also being questioned . Ms Hathloul 's fiance Fahad Albutairi said he was heading to the police station where she is being held . He said : ` She is a smart woman . She is holding up very well , as is her companion . Hopefully things will be over very soon . ' I am heading over to see what happened although I am not sure I will be able to see her because of operation hours . ` When she left Abu Dhabi , she was prepared for all scenarios and for something like this to happen or more . ` She is a very smart , strong , intelligent woman and I know her for a fact to be a person who does not do anything without thinking it through thoroughly . ' Ms Hathloul is protesting against the oppressive rule where woman are barred from driving in Saudi Arabia . Pride : Hathloul posted a picture of her United Arab Emirates driving licence earlier this year . Fame : At Abu Dhabi Film Festival in September this year , Hathloul announced her engagement to Saudi stand-up comedian Fahad Albutairi -LRB- pictured -RRB- . Last night , Ms Hathloul tweeted regular updates from the border with pictures and a video of her driving to the border , which has already been watched by nearly 200,000 people . This is not the first time Ms Hathloul has stirred up controversy . Last year she posted videos online with her face and hair uncovered and poked fun at the conservative society in her native country . Those videos have been watched nearly 35 million times . Her brave actions have sparked a wave of protests across the country , where women in the country are not afforded the basic right of driving a car . Last night , women in the country came out in force and drove cars around Riyadh in a show of support for Ms Hathloul . They posted videos of themselves on YouTube driving while wearing the full face-covering niqab . Saudi Arabia is unique in being the only country in the world where women are forbidden to drive motor vehicles . Women have been barred from driving since the establishment of the state in 1932 and earlier this year , a woman reportedly received 150 lashes after being caught behind the wheel . Protests and acts of defiance against the ban have grown in recent years , with women posting videos of them behind the wheel to social media . Ms Hathloul has been at the forefront of women 's protests against the driving ban in the desert kingdom . Women in Saudi Arabia have begun to use social media to post videos of them driving in protest at the ban . There are reports that one woman was given 150 lashes for being caught behind the wheel . Dozens of women first defied the ban in Riyadh in 1990 but were arrested and had their passports confiscated . In 2007 , Wajeha al-Huwaider , an activist and writer , and other women petitioned King Abdullah for women 's right to drive . A film of al-Huwaider , who is the co-founder of the Association for the Protection and Defence of Women 's Rights in Saudi Arabia , driving on International Women 's Day 2008 attracted international media attention . Then in 2011 a group of women , including Manal al-Sharif said a campaign called ` Women2Drive ' . A video was then uploaded up al-Huwaider filming al-Sharif driving a car . She was detained and released on the condition she would not speak with the media . Her actions led to a wave of people driving cars in the country during the summer of 2011 . Manal al-Sharif filed charges against the decision to the reject her application for a driver 's licence . Al-Sharif had applied for a licence in May 2011 . The lawsuit was transferred to the Ministry of Interior . But in response , a member of the Consultative Assembly , submitted a report to the Assembly saying that lifting the ban would cause prostitution , pornography , homosexuality and divorce and the ` end of virginity ' . Manal al-Sharif was named as one of Time magazine 's 100 most influential people for the year . In October 2013 , there was a campaign calling for women to defy the ban in a protest drive . Four women successfully drove , defying the ban , despite warnings from police officers and ultraconservatives in the Arab state . The ` women to drive movement ' is a long-standing campaign by women in Saudi Arabia to defy the ban . The most recent campaign was launched on October 26 , 2013 . On that day , 60 women took to the streets of Saudi Arabia driving cars and posting videos of themselves doing so online . They uploaded videos of them singing to Bob Marley 's hit ` No Woman No Cry ' with the words ` No Woman No Drive ' . In response , the group 's website was blocked within the country and one of Saudi Arabia 's top clerics said women who drive risk damaging their ovaries and bearing children with clinical problems . Ms Hathloul was at the forefront of the October 26 2013 protest and her role was praised by fellow campaigners . Eman Al Nafjan said : ` When we at the October 26 campaign were looking for a celebrity -LSB- last year -RSB- to announce the campaign , we contacted people we knew were pro-women driving . ` They all refused because they feared they would lose followers , fans and might have trouble at their places of work or study . ` Then someone suggested Loujain ... when we explained the campaign to her , she instantly and boldly agreed to announce it . ` She got everything from death threats and insults to false rumours of her arrest and ban from travel . ` Instead of backing down and staying in Canada where she was studying , Loujain booked a flight home to Riyadh and then drove herself from the airport while her father filmed her . ` It drove her opposers crazy - so crazy that the ministry of interior called her father in and made him sign a pledge not to allow her to drive again . ` Despite all of that , she still stands her ground ... she really is like a breath of fresh cool air in this hot desert climate . ' Journalists and campaigners tweeted messages of support for Ms Hathloul as she defied the driving ban . Glamorous Princess Ameerah told MailOnline that she thinks the right for women to drive a car ` would happen very , very soon but nobody can anticipate when ' Ameerah said : ` Saudi women are doing incredible things -- we 're making progress all the time ' Last week , at the 5th Abu Dhabi Media Summit in the United Arab Emirates , Princess Ameerah , the former wife of a multi-billionaire Saudi Arabian royal , told MailOnline that she is very optimistic that women in the kingdom will win the basic right to drive . She said : I think it would happen very , very soon but nobody can anticipate when . ' I do n't believe the ban will go on indefinitely . It will be like the decree calling for 20 per cent of Parliament to be made up of women -- a surprising development , but one which happened very rapidly . ' I believe that it is the generation of young people in Saudi Arabia which is going to accelerate change in the country . ' | Loujain Hathloul , 25 , is trying to drive across the border into Saudi Arabia . She has had her passport confiscated and is being blocked from entering . Started her journey in the UAE and tried to cross into Saudi yesterday . Reports from campaigners say she has now been arrested by police . Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world where women can not drive . This year , a woman got 150 lashes after being caught behind the wheel . Ms Hathloul 's actions have sparked a wave of protests across country . A previous version of this article may have given the impression that Princess Ameerah Al-Taweel is a leader of the campaign to lift the ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia . 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Conservative plans to tackle the deficit without increasing taxes are ` complete and utter nonsense ' , Nick Clegg claimed today . The Deputy Prime Minister hit out at his coalition partners for insisting the nation 's finances can be fixed through spending cuts alone . He accused the Tories of trying to balance the books ` on the backs of the working-age poor ' ahead of George Osborne 's Autumn Statement on Wednesday . Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg , at Stonehenge today , hit out at his coalition partners for insisting the nation 's finances can be fixed by taking the axe to public spending and not by increasing some taxes . Ministers are braced for official figures showing a further deterioration in the public finances after sluggish earnings growth meant tax revenues came in lower than expected . Mr Clegg today insisted the deficit would be ` more or less ' halved by the end of this parliament , despite having promised to eliminate it altogether when the coalition was formed in 2010 . The Tories have committed to # 7 billion in tax cuts - raising personal allowances for basic and higher-rate taxpayers - after the election . The Institute for Fiscal Studies has warned of a new round of austerity after the election , with some Whitehall departments set to lose around a third of their budgets . But Mr Clegg rejected the Tory approach to cutting the deficit without further tax rises : ` My view is what the Conservatives have said is a complete and utter nonsense . ` There is not a single developed economy anywhere in the world that has balanced the books and only done so on the backs of the working-age poor , ' he told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme . Labour has accused the Government of costing the taxpayer tens of billions of pounds in lost revenues through the ` abject failure ' of its economic policies . Mr Clegg insisted the deficit was coming down , but accepted progress could be knocked off course by lower-than-expected tax receipts . ` We should be able to see the deficit more or less halved by the end of this parliament , ' Mr Clegg said . ` What I accept , of course , is if tax receipts are not as buoyant as predicted , then of course that has an effect . Time will tell whether that is a semi-permanent effect or a temporary blip , but it means that it comes down a little less than originally projected . ' Labour 's Ed Balls and Chancellor George Osborne clashed yesterday over plans to tackle borrowing . He said the coalition had been flexible in its approach to eliminating the deficit , having originally hoped to balance the books by the election . Mr Clegg said : ' I think it is right that this Government has n't been dogmatic about our deficit reduction plan . ` We have been firm , we have been consistent but when it became obvious ... that the structural deficit was not going to be eliminated by the end of this parliament , far from doing what some people urged me to do - which was to chase our tail , cut even more , implement even more stringent cuts - we said no , we are going to stick to the plan but we will accept that it will take a little longer and it will be three years into the next parliament before you wipe the slate clean and balance the books for future generations . ' I think that combination of pragmatism and consistency is the right approach to something as grave as the black hole in our public finances . ' He said the Government was right to continue spending on policies to ` renew the economy ' , with further announcements on housing investment due to be set out by Treasury Chief Secretary Danny Alexander tomorrow . Labour leader Ed Miliband said millions of families had been left trapped in ` the most prolonged cost-of-living crisis for a century . Mr Clegg acknowledged that further austerity measures would be needed after the election , but rejected suggestions that cuts would have to be even deeper than in this parliament . ` Whoever is in power next year - whether it is Conservative , Liberal Democrat , Labour or any combination of those three - will have to make further substantial savings . ` There is a major difference of opinion between myself and the Conservatives about the role of taxation . The Conservatives , and George Osborne said this yesterday , they will only balance the books on the backs of the working-age poor . ` That is the only part of the population they will ask to make additional sacrifices . ` My party believes you have got to finish the job , but finish the job fairly . ' He continued : ` We have made about # 100 billion of savings during this parliament . We need to make additional savings , whether it 's spending reductions or tax increases , in the next three years of the next parliament . ` But the total amount that will need to be done is substantially lower than what we have done during this parliament . ' Mr Osborne acknowledged that he faces ` tough decisions ' if he is to balance the books by 2018 as promised and he signalled a fresh squeeze on benefits if the Conservatives regain power in May . Labour said that ordinary families were paying the price for the Chancellor 's failure to fulfil his promise at the last general election in 2010 to clear the deficit and start paying down Britain 's debt by the end of the current parliament . The party said that figures calculated by the independent House of Commons Library showed that over the course of the current parliament , income tax receipts were # 66 billion lower than originally forecast and national insurance contributions were down # 25.5 billion , while social security spending is # 25 billion higher than planned . It said the loss was the equivalent of almost # 4,000 for every taxpayer - resulting in persistently higher borrowing than the Chancellor had forecast . Labour leader Ed Miliband said millions of families had been left trapped in ` the most prolonged cost-of-living crisis for a century ' . ` For them , this is a joyless and payless recovery , ' he said . ` The Government 's failure to build a recovery that works for everyday people and tackle the cost-of-living crisis is n't just bad for every person affected , it also hampers our ability to pay down the deficit . ` Britain 's public finances have been weakened by a Tory-led Government overseeing stagnant wages which keep tax revenues low . ` The result has been David Cameron and George Osborne missing every single target they set themselves on clearing the deficit and balancing the books by the end of this parliament . ' | Lib Dem leader hits out at coalition partner 's plans for dealing with deficit . Insists tax rises are needed to eliminate borrowing in next Parliament . 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A year ago , Amazon.com workers walked for miles scanning aisles in huge warehouses to pick up items ordered by online customers . But now 15,000 robots have taken over the tiring task to boost efficiency and give workers ' legs a break , by criss-crossing the floors of the firm 's largest warehouses to deliver heavy stacks of toys , books and other products to employees to pack . Amazon unveiled its next generation warehouse technology to coincide with Cyber Monday -- which is typically the busiest day of the year for online shopping , with UK consumers expected to spend # 600 million in 24 hours , which works out at # 7,000 a second . Scroll down for video . Around 15,000 Kiva robot drive units -LRB- pictured -RRB- are working in 10 of Amazon 's massive warehouses to boot efficiency . One of the squat robots is seen , foreground , before it moves under a stack of merchandise pods , seen on a tour of one of Amazon 's newest distribution centres in Tracy , California . ` We pick two to three times faster than we used to , ' 34-year-old Amazon worker Rejinaldo Rosales said during a short break from sorting merchandise into bins at Amazon 's massive distribution centre in Tracy , California , about 60 miles east of San Francisco . ` It 's made the job a lot easier . ' The Seattle-based company now has 109 shipping centres around the globe , 10 of which -- including Tracy -- has robotic workers . The squat orange robots use technology acquired when the company bought robot-maker Kiva Systems in 2012 , according to Dave Clark , Amazon 's senior vice president for operations . Amazon unveiled its next generation warehouse technology to coincide with Cyber Monday -- which is typically the busiest day of the year for online shopping , with UK consumers are expected to spend # 600million in 24 hours . A Kiva robot is shown moving goods -LRB- left -RRB- and another robot unloading them -LRB- right -RRB- . The squat orange robots use technology acquired when the company bought robot-maker Kiva Systems in 2012 . They navigate by scanning coded stickers on the floor , following digital commands that are beamed wirelessly from a central computer . Each of the orange machines can slide under and then lift a stack of shelves that 's four feet -LRB- 1.2 metres -RRB- wide and holds up to 750 lbs -LRB- 340kg -RRB- of merchandise . The system uses bar codes to track which items are on each shelf , so a robot can fetch the right shelves for each worker as orders come in . Because the robots travel underneath , the shelves can be stacked closely together , which means the warehouse can hold more goods . The Tracy centre has 1.2 million square feet of space - the equivalent of 28 football fields -- which are tended by 1,500 full-time employees and 3,000 Kiva robots , gliding swiftly and quietly around the warehouse . The robots navigate by scanning coded stickers on the floor , following digital commands that are beamed wirelessly from a central computer . Each of the orange machines can slide under and then lift a stack of shelves that 's four feet -LRB- 1.2 metres -RRB- wide and holds up to 750 lbs -LRB- 340kg -RRB- of merchandise . The system uses bar codes to track which items are on each shelf , so a robot can fetch the right shelves for each worker as orders come in . Because the robots travel underneath , the shelves can be stacked closely together , which means the warehouse can hold more goods , Clark said . The Tracy centre now holds about 20 million items , representing 3.5 million different products , from bottles of gourmet sauce to high-end headphones , books and video games . The robots -LRB- pictured -RRB- navigate by scanning coded stickers on the floor , following digital commands that are beamed wirelessly from a central computer . Each of the orange machines can slide under and then lift a stack of shelves that 's four feet -LRB- 1.2 metres -RRB- wide and holds up to 750 lbs -LRB- 340kg -RRB- of merchandise -LRB- pictured -RRB- . Amazon has stressed that the machines are not designed to take the place of its human workers -LRB- pictured -RRB- but make the job less physically demanding . The Tracy centre -LRB- pictured -RRB- has 1.2 million square feet of space - the equivalent of 28 football fields -- which are tended by 1,500 full-time employees and 3,000 robots , gliding swiftly and quietly around the warehouse . Amazon is to run trials on drones that will deliver parcels by air at a testing facility in Cambridge . The company is advertising for a flight operations engineer who will test how the drones would work and ensure they are safe . The job advertisement says the engineer would operate as a safety observer for a service the company calls Prime Air flight , which would be an extension of its Prime delivery service . When Amazon first suggested the idea of using drones , rather than couriers or the postal system , to deliver purchases many people dismissed it as marketing hype . While the company has not discusseed the UK trials , it is also running tests on Prime Air drones in the US . The company said : ` The goal of this new delivery system is to get packages into customers ' hands in 30 minutes or less using unmanned aerial vehicles . Putting Prime Air into service will take some time , but we will be ready as soon as the Federal Aviation Agency grants permission . ' ` One day , Prime Air vehicles will be as normal as seeing mail trucks on the road today . ' Mr Clark said it can ship 700,000 items in a day , but will hold more and ship more by next year . The robots will cut the Tracy centre 's operating costs by 20 per cent , he said , before quickly adding that they wo n't eliminate human jobs . ` Our focus is all about building automation that helps people do their jobs better , ' he said . Mr Clark explained that workers are needed for more complex tasks such as shelving , packing and checking for damaged items . The system takes the complexity of different tasks into account , rather than forcing employees to work at an inhuman pace , he said . Mr Rosales explained that the robots ` actually adjust to your speed . If you 're picking slower , they slow down . ' Amazon has invested heavily in upgrading and expanding its distribution network , adding new technology , opening more shipping centres and hiring 80,000 seasonal workers to meet the coming onslaught of Christmas shopping orders . The company said it processed orders for 36.8 million items on the Monday after Thanksgiving last year , and it 's expecting today to be an even busier ` Cyber Monday ' this year . Amazon 's CEO , Jeff Bezos , has said that one day Amazon orders will be delivered by drone , but the technology is not ready yet . Because the robots travel underneath -LRB- pictured -RRB- , the shelves can be stacked closely together , which means the warehouse can hold more goods . Amazon has invested heavily in upgrading and expanding its distribution network , adding new technology , opening more shipping centres and hiring 80,000 seasonal workers to meet the coming onslaught of Christmas shopping orders . Here , a worker moves pods of merchandise with the help of robots . | Next generation technology unveiled to coincide with Cyber Monday . Seattle-based company has 109 shipping centres around the globe , 10 of which now use squat robots to move heavy merchandise . Orange Kiva robots navigate by scanning coded stickers on the floor , following digital commands that are beamed from a central computer . Each machine can slide under and then lift a stack of shelves that 's four feet -LRB- 1.2 metres -RRB- wide and holds up to 750 lbs -LRB- 340kg -RRB- of merchandise . System uses bar codes to track which items are on each shelf , so a robot can fetch the right shelves for each worker as orders come in . 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Released : Wilson was freed at Cardiff Crown Court today after serving 23 days of a 16-week jail sentence that was handed to her last month . A besotted nurse tricked a man into believing that he had fathered a child with her during a one-night stand . Charmaine Wilson , 25 , borrowed a friend 's toddler who she passed off as her own . She used her hospital role to fake DNA test results and even forged a birth certificate to convince Liam Griffiths the boy was his . Mr Griffiths and his family lavished her and the child with gifts . He did not discover the deception until months later , when he posted pictures of himself with his ` son ' on Facebook . But yesterday a judge took pity on Wilson , freeing her from a jail sentence imposed last month . Instead she was ordered to go on a ` thinking skills ' course . Wilson and Mr Griffiths met on a drunken night out in 2012 . They had sex but afterwards he said he did not want to see her again . Unwilling to accept this , she first lied to him that she had become pregnant but had had an abortion . Despite his refusal to maintain contact , Wilson persisted and Mr Griffiths eventually had to change his phone number and block her on social media . But in December last year , Mr Griffiths and his mother visited his dying grandfather at The Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend , South Wales , where Wilson worked . She approached Mr Griffiths with the toddler in her arms and announced the boy was his . When he demanded proof , she faked a birth certificate and DNA test . Unaware of the deception , Mr Griffiths developed a deep emotional bond with the baby he believed was his . Wilson 's plot was so convincing that his family gave her and the child gifts -- including a new car . Mr Griffiths , 31 , had even planned to build a home in his parents ' garden to support Wilson and the boy . But he was left heartbroken when the nurse 's grand lie unravelled in May . A doting Mr Griffiths posted a picture of himself with the boy on Facebook , only for a relative of the two-year-old 's real parents to reveal the truth -- that Wilson had been borrowing the baby from an unwitting friend . When she was arrested , Wilson told police : ` It was a lie that snowballed out of control and I did not know how to stop it . ' Obsessed : Charmaine Wilson , 25 , used a friend 's baby to convince Liam Griffiths of her deception . Wilson was jailed for 16 weeks last month after admitting two counts of fraud realting to the birth certificate and DNA test . Her solicitor told Brigend magistrates that ` she felt she had a connection with Mr Griffiths and wanted to be with him ' . At the time Mr Griffiths said : ` I am devastated and heartbroken to have lost a child that I thought was my son and had bonded with this child . Everything I see now reminds me of the child and what I have lost . ' His mother Catherine Thomas , 54 , said : ` I feel we have had a family bereavement having lost a child that I honestly thought was my grandson . I can not think of words to say about how awful it is that a human being could deceive another in this way and cause the hurt and upset it has done to our family . ' Obsessed : Charmaine Wilson , 25 , abused her position as a nurse to forge a birth certificate and DNA test . But after serving only 23 days in jail , Wilson won an appeal at Cardiff Crown Court yesterday to have her sentence reduced . Instead , Judge David Wynn Morgan sent her on a ` thinking skills ' programme to help her realise how her appalling behaviour had affected Mr Griffiths and his family . He criticised Wilson 's ` immature and self-centred attitude ' , adding : ` The discovery of the child 's real identity has left them with a feeling of loss similar to bereavement . ` You failed to recognise the emotional impact of your forgery -- your own hurt feelings took priority in your mind . After the totally wicked thing you have done , no one feels sorry for you . ' Judge Wynn Morgan replaced the 16-week jail term with a 32-week sentence suspended for two years , conditional on Wilson , who has been suspended from her job at the hospital , completing the victim awareness course . Heartbroken : Wilson , who pleaded guilty to two counts of forgery , said that her lie had snowballed out of control and that she did n't know how to stop it . She maintained the con for six months . Fling : Wilson first met Mr Griffiths on a night out in 2012 when the pair ended up having a one-night stand . Wilson , from Bridgend , south Wales , was suspended by The Princess of Wales Hospital -LRB- pictured above -RRB- . | Charmaine Wilson , 25 , tricked Liam Griffiths into thinking the baby was his . Mr Griffiths , 31 , was taken in by the lie and grew to love the boy . But the two-year-old toddler belonged to one of Wilson 's friends . The lies were exposed when friend spotted Facebook photo of the child . Wilson admitted two counts of fraud and was jailed for 16 weeks . She was released from jail today after serving 23 days behind bars . | [[142, 252], [167, 252], [2285, 2293], [2320, 2387], [1564, 1622], [253, 269], [277, 305], [9, 105], [79, 105], [111, 141], [721, 757], [2388, 2514], [2388, 2394], [2430, 2514], [4168, 4179], [4182, 4188], [4195, 4234], [9, 105], [3281, 3315], [3318, 3361]] |
Ashya King 's father claims he was ` treated like a criminal ' when he returned to Britain for the first time three months after fleeing the country with his cancer-stricken son . Brett King , who has been by Ashya 's bedside while he receives proton beam therapy in the Czech capital Prague , said Border Force officials took his and his older son 's passports at Gatwick Airport . They then made the pair wait in a holding area while they phoned other authorities and called in two uniformed police officers - who later decided to let the father and son go . Scroll down for video . ` Treated like a criminal ' : Ashya King 's father Brett -LRB- pictured -RRB- was stopped by border agency staff at Gatwick Airport on Saturday as he attempted to return to the Britain for the first time since fleeing with his son . Argument : Footage of the encounter was posted on YouTube by Mr King 's older son Naveed . He said both of their passports -LRB- bottom right -RRB- were confiscated by staff who called police before letting them walk on . Treatment : Ashya -LRB- pictured -RRB- has now returned to his parents ' home in Spain and is said to be doing well . The incident was filmed on a smartphone on Saturday by Mr King 's older son Naveed and uploaded to YouTube today . The two-and-a-half minute clip began with an angry Mr King , 51 , sitting in a holding area at passport control . He told how he and Naveed had their passports seized when they arrived and were asked to wait in a holding area while police made ` phone calls and that sort of thing ' . ' I was told that there would be no problem if I came back to England , ' he told the camera . ` But already ... I 'm having problems . ' When he was called to speak to two police officers , he told them : ` How would you feel , coming back into your own country and you are treated like a criminal ? ` What have I done except help my son ? ' Giving up : Mr King , 51 , tried to look at border force computer records on him before walking off to arrivals . Followed : Mr King headed for an escalator -LRB- left -RRB- where the officers told his son to stop filming them -LRB- right -RRB- . A police officer told him he would not be arrested , but Mr King demanded to see what information was held about him on the Border Force computers . ` I 'm not going to follow you , you 'll have to arrest me , ' he told the officer . ' I want to see what 's on the computer screen first . I do n't like to be treated like this in public ' . ` You 're not making demands ' , the police officer replied . ` It 's not my computer system . ' The father and son then walked off , continuing to film the two police officers as they ascended an escalator towards baggage reclaim . One of the two officers then asked : ` Can you put that away ? ' ` What 's your name sorry ? ' asked Naveed . The police officer said again : ` Put your camera away . ' Family : Mr King , 51 , and his wife Naghmeh -LRB- right -RRB- sparked an international manhunt in August after removing Ashya -LRB- pictured -RRB- from Southampton General Hospital without the permission of medical staff . Mr King and his wife Naghmeh sparked an international manhunt when they removed five-year-old Ashya from Southampton General Hospital on August 28 without medical consent . Under the belief that British doctors were not taking the best course of treatment for their son , they fled to Spain with the sickly five-year-old in their care . Police traced the couple to Malaga and arrested Mr and Mrs King , holding them in a Spanish jail at the request of British authorities . Ashya was put in hospital under armed guard and was unable to see his parents for days . Then , in a dramatic turnaround amid a national outcry , the parents were told they would not face charges . Brave : Ashya King pictured at the Proton Therapy Centre in the Czech capital Prague at the end of October . Their son was taken for 30 rounds of experimental treatment at the Proton Therapy Centre -LRB- PTC -RRB- in Prague and is now recuperating with the family in Spain . Two weeks ago Mrs King said said her son was ` improving every day ' . She told ITV : ` He 's so much , so much better now and we 're really happy with him , the fact that he 's saying a few words as well . ' A Sussex Police spokesman told MailOnline : ` Two uniformed constables who were on routine patrol in the airside area were called by the UK Border Agency to advise on an issue relating to a passport held by an arriving passenger in immigration arrivals on Saturday 29 November . ` When the officers arrived they quickly confirmed to border staff that police had no interest in the matter . One of the officers spoke briefly to -LSB- Mr King -RSB- and he walked through to landside . ` The officers made it clear to the man that they did not intend to arrest him . We have received no complaint about the actions of the police , and media enquiries about the reason why border force called police will need to be made to the Home Office . ' MailOnline has contacted the Home Office for comment . | Brett King came to UK for first time after having son , 5 , treated in Prague . He said officers at Gatwick Airport took his and son Naveed 's passports . Mr King not arrested , but was still furious and tried to see PC screen . Police officers then told him to stop filming them as he walked away . 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A record number of people used their mobile phones and tablets to shop for Christmas gifts on Cyber Monday yesterday . More than one third of purchases - 37 per cent -- are expected to have been via smartphones or tablets as people browsed at the breakfast table , as they travelled to work , or enjoyed a lunchtime sandwich . This represents an increase of some 4,000 per cent in terms of market share compared to 2010 , according to the web retail trade body , IMRG . The group said some # 25.1 billion was spent online during August to October , with # 9.3 bn spent via smartphones and tablets . And this pattern is predicted to continue through to Christmas . More than one third of purchases are expected to have been via smartphones or tablets on Cyber Monday . This represents an increase of some 4,000 per cent in terms of market share compared to 2010 . Total online spending over the weekend , taking in Black Friday and Cyber Monday , is expected to top # 1.32 billion , according to industry analysts . IMRG 's Tina Spooner said : ` Mobile continues to take a larger slice of the UK online retail market . Sales via smartphones and tablets have recorded almost 50per cent year-on-year growth during 2014 . ' Adgild Hop -LRB- correct -RRB- , of webtech experts Capgemini , added : ` We can see just how much influence smartphones and tablets now have on our shopping behaviour . It 's convenient , it 's quicker and with the ability to easily browse between retailers , it can also be cheaper . ' Some 25 million are believed to have logged on to websites in search of festive bargains on Cyber Monday with spending predicted to hit # 650million -- up 26per cent on the same day last year . The promise of big price cuts over the weekend , both in the high street and online , triggered a collective frenzy , with some people fighting over flat screen TVs and coffee machines . While , it is clear that many shoppers were excited by the price cuts , the pressure will now be on retailers to maintain the promotions all the way through to Christmas . Industry figures measuring shopper numbers show there were more people in the high street on Black Friday , however numbers then fell away . Experts at Springboard said there were 7.2 per cent more people in the high street on Friday compared to last year , however the figure was down by 8.8 per cent on Saturday and 0.1 per cent on Sunday . By contrast , figures in the big retail parks were up on all three days . Springboard 's Diane Wehrle -LRB- correct -RRB- said : ` With the Christmas season in full flow following the last payday weekend , shoppers were definitely ready to spend this weekend . ` The sheer scale of the discounts that were available on big ticket electrical items inevitably meant that out of town retail locations where the best offers could be found were favoured as opposed to the high street . ' Retail analyst , Natalie Berg , said stores are creating a rod for their own back with their price cuts . She said : ` This is probably going to pull forward spending , and retailers are going to find the first half of December slower too as a result . ` Once this extended weekend is over , it will be very hard to persuade shoppers to pay full-price for anything , after they have seen the extent to which retailers are prepared to cut prices to get people to spend money . ' Amazon.co.uk held hundreds of limited ` lightning deals ' which offer discounts for a specific period in an attempt to maintain the hype . Last year 's Cyber Monday was Amazon UK 's busiest day of sales ever , with more than 4.1 million items ordered at a rate of around 47 per second , with sales peaking at 9.22 pm . Sage Pay , which monitors online payments , said it expected purchases to peak at noon . Chief executive Simon Black said : ` With just four weeks until Christmas , Cyber Monday is traditionally the day when consumers rush online to do their festive shopping . ' Retail experts Mintel are predicting a three per cent increase in spending this December compared to a year ago -- taking the total to some # 36.5 billion . Its researchers forecast that nearly 13per cent of all retail sales will involve a mouse rather than a till , with # 4.7 bn spent online this month . | Figures show increase of some 4,000 per cent compared to 2010 . Total online spending over the weekend , taking in Black Friday and Cyber Monday , is expected to top # 1.32 billion . 25 million are believed to have browsed for bargains on Cyber Monday . | [[327, 419], [863, 901], [904, 943], [863, 901], [946, 979], [1508, 1523], [1537, 1626], [1508, 1551], [1508, 1523], [1537, 1626]] |
Furious St Louis cops have demanded that NFL players who made the ` hands up , do n't shoot ' gesture in solidarity with Ferguson protesters are punished by their superiors . Officials from the St Louis County Police Association - the police union for the area including Ferguson - said that it was ` profoundly disappointed ' in the five players who made the gesture . Officers released an angry statement saying the players ` ignored mountains of evidence ' vindicating Darren Wilson over the shooting of 18-year-old Micheal Brown , for which a grand jury recently declined to indict him . Scroll down for the full statement . Solidarity : St. Louis Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey -LRB- 12 -RRB- , wide receiver Tavon Austin -LRB- 11 -RRB- , tight end Jared Cook -LRB- 89 -RRB- , wide receiver Chris Givens -LRB- 13 -RRB- and wide receiver Kenny Britt -LRB- 81 -RRB- put their hands up to show support for Michael Brown before Sunday 's game against the Oakland Raiders at the Edward Jones Dome . The statement , given to the KSDK TV station , described the gesture , which protesters have adopted across the nation , as : ` tasteless , offensive and inflammatory ' . It is a reference to witness accounts of the shooting , some of which claim Brown was raising his hands in surrender when he was shot 12 times by Wilson . The accounts have been disputed . Attack : The police association , whose president Gabe Crocker is pictured above , said the gesture was ` unthinkable ' from a hometown team . One member of the association was quoted saying : ` It is unthinkable that hometown athletes would so publicly perpetuate a narrative that has been disproven over-and-over again . ' The gesture was made by five members of the team : wide receiver Stedman Bailey , wide receiver Tavon Austin , tight end Jared Cook , wide receiver Chris Givens and wide receiver Kenny Britt . The statement went on : ` All week long , the Rams and the NFL were on the phone with the St. Louis Police Department asking for assurances that the players and the fans would be kept safe from the violent protesters who had rioted , looted , and burned buildings in Ferguson . ' ... As the players and their fans sit safely in their dome under the watchful protection of hundreds of St. Louis 's finest , they take to the turf to call a now-exonerated officer a murderer , that is way out-of-bounds , to put it in football parlance . The lengthy message concluded by saying : ` The SLPOA is calling for the players involved to be disciplined and for the Rams and the NFL to deliver a very public apology ' and threatening to rally police in their condemnation of the team . A Rams spokesman said on Sunday that the team was not aware the gesture had been planned before the game against the Oakland Raiders . Symbolic : The gesture also made another appearance after the Rams ' Tre Mason , left , scored a touchdown and was congratulated by Kenny Britt . Tensions still high : Police and Missouri National guard stand outside the Edward Jones Dome before the start of Sunday 's game between the St. Louis Rams and the Oakland Raiders . Injustice ? St. Louis Rams wide receiver Tavon Austin -LRB- 11 -RRB- puts his hands up to show support for Michael Brown before a game against the Oakland Raiders . Flare-up : Police arrest a protester in St. Louis following an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Oakland Raiders on Sunday as protests continued following a grand jury 's decision not to indict Darren Wilson . Dragged away : The female protester is removed from the scene by police offers before the St. Louis Rams and Oakland Raiders played on Sunday . The St. Louis Police Officers Association is profoundly disappointed with the members of the St. Louis Rams football team who chose to ignore the mountains of evidence released from the St. Louis County Grand Jury this week and engage in a display that police officers around the nation found tasteless , offensive and inflammatory . Five members of the Rams entered the field today exhibiting the ` hands-up-don ` t-shoot ' pose that has been adopted by protestors -LSB- sic -RSB- who accused Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson of murdering Michael Brown . The gesture has become synonymous with assertions that Michael Brown was innocent of any wrongdoing and attempting to surrender peacefully when Wilson , according to some now-discredited witnesses , gunned him down in cold blood . SLPOA Business Manager Jeff Roorda said , `` now that the evidence is in and Officer Wilson 's account has been verified by physical and ballistic evidence as well as eye-witness testimony , which led the grand jury to conclude that no probable cause existed that Wilson engaged in any wrongdoing , it is unthinkable that hometown athletes would so publicly perpetuate a narrative that has been disproven over-and-over -LSB- sic -RSB- again . '' Roorda was incensed that the Rams and the NFL would tolerate such behavior and called it remarkably hypocritical . ` All week long , the Rams and the NFL were on the phone with the St. Louis Police Department asking for assurances that the players and the fans would be kept safe from the violent protesters who had rioted , looted , and burned buildings in Ferguson . ` Our officers have been working 12 hour shifts for over a week , they had days off including Thanksgiving cancelled so that they could defend this community from those on the streets that perpetuate this myth that Michael Brown was executed by a brother police officer and then , as the players and their fans sit safely in their dome under the watchful protection of hundreds of St. Louis 's finest , they take to the turf to call a now-exonerated officer a murderer , that is way out-of-bounds , to put it in football parlance , ' Roorda said . The SLPOA is calling for the players involved to be disciplined and for the Rams and the NFL to deliver a very public apology . Roorda said he planned to speak to the NFL and the Rams to voice his organization 's displeasure tomorrow . He also plans to reach out to other police organizations in St. Louis and around the country to enlist their input on what the appropriate response from law enforcement should be . Roorda warned , ' I know that there are those that will say that these players are simply exercising their First Amendment rights . Well I 've got news for people who think that way , cops have first amendment rights too , and we plan to exercise ours . ` I 'd remind the NFL and their players that it is not the violent thugs burning down buildings that buy their advertiser 's products . It 's cops and the good people of St. Louis and other NFL towns that do . Somebody needs to throw a flag on this play . ` If it 's not the NFL and the Rams , then it 'll be cops and their supporters . ' Detained and cuffed : Police arrest protest organizer Derrick Robinson as demonstrations against the failure to indict Officer Darren Wilson continued in St. Louis . Help : A clergy member assists a protester as he is arrested and left on the ground near to the St. Louis Rams and Oakland Raiders game on Sunday . Protests inside : Ferguson protesters also made their feelings known in a Walmart in St Louis County . What 's in store : Protesters inside marched under the flags of Missouri and the United States as they were addressed at a gathering . Wide receivers Tavon Austin and Kenny Britt came out together first , with the move obscured by a smoke machine in the upper reaches of the stadium . Stedman Bailey , Jared Cook and Chris Givens - all of whom are black - then came out and stood together with arms raised . After Tre Mason scored on an 8-yard run to make it 45-0 in the fourth quarter , the gesture made another appearance when he and Britt raised their hands together . There was disruption around the country from other Ferguson protests today as well , after a group of demonstrators blocked off the I-395 highway in Washington , D.C. , Sunday afternoon . A human chain blocked the road in both directions for about 40 minutes , according to the Washington Post . Calls for justice continued to be made from the Missouri town itself today , as Rev. Al Sharpton gave a service at the Flood Christian Church , of which Brown 's father , Michael Brown Snr , is a member . Blockade : Protesters in Washington , D.C. , held up traffic on the I-395 for around 40 minutes . Speech : Civil rights activist Sharpton spoke at a church in Ferguson today in support of the protests . Confrontation : Tensions were high between Rams and Raiders fans on Sunday before the game in St. Louis . Frustrations : Demonstrators protest outside the Edward Jones Dome in downtown St. Louis , Missouri on November 30 , 2014 . Taken away : One protester is arrested by St. Louis Police outside the stadium on Sunday before the game began . United : Demonstrators protest outside the Edward Jones Dome in downtown St. Louis , Missouri on November 30 , 2014 . Some cheer : Oakland Raider fans Joe and Trisha Morrow , -LRB- right -RRB- , take a photo with members of the National Guard on Sunday . Grievances : Demonstrators marched through the streets of St. Louis that eventually led to clashes with police officers and fans of an American Football game between the St. Louis Rams and Oakland Raiders . Prepared : Police in riot gear respond to Michael Brown shooting protesters outside of the Edward Jones Dome during the NFL game between the Oakland Raiders and St. Louis Rams . Protest : St. Louis Rams wide receiver Kenny Britt -LRB- 81 -RRB- puts his hands up to show support for Michael Brown before a game against the Oakland Raiders at the Edward Jones Dome . Activism : Across the street from the stadium , about 75 protesters gathered in the second half as about 30 police wearing riot gear watched from a safe distance . There have been riots , looting and buildings burned in Ferguson since Monday 's grand jury verdict . Across the street from the stadium , about 75 protesters gathered in the second half as about 30 police wearing riot gear watched from a safe distance . Protesters chanted ` Hands up , do n't shoot ! ' ` No Justice , No Football ! ' ` This is what Democracy looks like , ' and ` We 're here for Mike Brown . ' The Rams had additional security measures in place for the game , including armed personnel from the National Guard . The team has wanded fans outside entrances all season . Earlier in the week there had been reports that the game might be moved because of the protests . In the end , the game remained in St. Louis giving the Rams the opportunity to show a sign of solidarity to the hometown crowd . Michael Brown Sr. arrives for services at The Flood Christian Church on November 30 , 2014 in Ferguson , Missouri . Brown . Scouting : About 30 police wearing riot gear watched the protesters from a safe distance outside the Edward Jones Dome . Joining together : Outside the stadium protesters chanted ` Hands up , do n't shoot ! ' ` No Justice , No Football ! ' ` This is what Democracy looks like , ' and ` We 're here for Mike Brown ' | Angry officers said NFL must discipline players for making the gesture . Five team members raised their arms at a game today . 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Hundreds of stroke patients die each year due to a lack of doctors and nurses at weekends . Patients are a third more likely to die if admitted to units which are poorly staffed on Saturday mornings , a study found . The few doctors who do work weekends are ` firefighting ' in A&E , leaving stroke patients at risk of being neglected , researchers said . Stroke patients are a third more likely to die if admitted to units which are badly staffed on Saturday mornings . Sir Bruce Keogh , the NHS medical director , is leading a major review of how hospitals can encourage senior staff to work at weekends . It follows a series of studies suggesting that patients admitted on a Saturday or Sunday are up to 16 per cent more likely to die . But the doctors ' union , the British Medical Association , has described the plans as ` unworkable ' as the NHS can not afford to employ more senior staff at weekends . Research led by Professor Anthony Rudd , a stroke consultant at Guy 's and St Thomas ' Hospital in London , looked at 56,666 patients admitted to 103 hospital stroke units in England from 2011 to 2012 . Because so few specialist stroke doctors work at weekends the researchers looked at the number of nurses on wards at 10am on a Saturday . They found the chances of stroke victims dying within 30 days of being admitted on a Saturday were a third higher on wards where there were an average of three nurses for every 20 beds compared to those with three nurses to 10 beds . The few doctors who work weekends are ` firefighting ' in A&E , and stroke patients at risk of being neglected . NHS guidelines state there should be at least three nurses for every ten patients on a stroke unit at all times . But figures show that only 27 per cent of the 183 NHS hospitals with stroke units have at least three nurses for ten patients at weekends . Professor Rudd said : ` Even really big hospitals have very few staff at nights and weekends and most of those are going to be firefighting admissions down in the emergency department . ` Patients sitting on a ward -- there 's less observation 20 or 30 years ago when every ward would have had their own doctors on 24 hours a day . ` When I was training , whether you were doing urology -LRB- kidneys and bladder -RRB- or neurology -LRB- the brain -RRB- , every team would have had their rota . That 's all gone now . ` In that situation , we are very dependent on skilled nurses to recognise when someone might be on the brink of developing a chest infection or a blood clot on the lungs or any other complication that can happen with stroke . ` If those conditions do get picked up early , they are much more effectively treated . ` Nursing levels can make a big difference to whether or not you survive after a stroke . ' Around 125,000 patients suffer a stroke in England every year and they cause 40,000 deaths . The study -- published in the journal PLOS One - did not calculate exactly how many of these can be directly blamed on a lack of weekend staff . Sir Bruce Keogh , the NHS medical director , is leading a major review of how hospitals can encourage senior staff to work at weekends . The study found that the risk of patients dying within 30 days on units which did have three nurses for every ten patients was 11.2 per cent . But this rose to 15.2 per cent on units which had half the safe level of nurses -- three for every 20 beds . Jon Barrick , Chief Executive of the Stroke Association said : ` Stroke is an emergency and it can happen at any time . Patients should receive specialist care around the clock and a lack of staff will mean they will suffer unnecessarily . ` There is a considerable body of evidence showing the level of care you receive in the first few hours after your stroke , as well as in the longer-term , can make a big difference to your recovery . ' Dr Peter Carter , Chief Executive and General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing , said : ` It 's unacceptable that so many hospitals are still failing to make sure they have enough nurses on duty to care for stroke patients . ` If a hospital has enough nurses in place , stroke patients are more likely to survive and to recover . ' | Major review into how to encourage staff to work weekends is underway . But the British Medical Association has described plans as ` unworkable ' It says NHS can not afford to employ more senior staff to work weekends . Studies suggest those admitted at weekend are 16 % more likely to die . | [[471, 486], [516, 607], [3015, 3030], [3060, 3151], [744, 763], [786, 839], [845, 909], [105, 112], [125, 131], [135, 152], [201, 216], [376, 383], [396, 402], [406, 423], [619, 739], [1277, 1344], [3152, 3223]] |
Boxer Vido Loncar launched an astonishing physical attack on the referee after losing his fight at the European Youth Boxing Championships in Croatia . Loncar and opponent Algirdas Baniulis were trading punches when the referee broke them up and initiated a standing count against Loncar , before calling off the fight . As both boxers waited for the judge to announce Baniulis as the victor , light-heavyweight Loncar viciously attacked the referee with a barrage of punches , continuing even when the official hit the canvas . Vido Loncar punches the referee at the start of his brutal attack on the official after losing his fight in Croatia . Lithuanian Baniulis , who was awarded the victory , quickly fled the scene as spectators seemed stunned by the despicable attack . Loncar 's coach failed to intervene as the attack ensued , before the Croatian was dragged from the ring by his feet by security guards . Fortunately the referee was then helped to his feet and received medical attention as Loncar was led away in shame . Lithuanian contender Algirdas Baniulis was winning the fight with consummate ease before it was stopped . Loncar was evidently furious with the decision to stop the bout at the European Youth Championships . The light-heavweight then proceeded to land a barrage of punches on the referee until security intervened . Loncar was dragged from the ring by his feet after the brutal attack as the referee was helped to his feet . | Croat Vido Loncar lost European Youth Championship fight in Zagreb . Loncar was stopped by the referee , who awarded Algirdas Baniulis the win . Light-heavyweight Loncar then viciously attacked the referee . Loncar was eventually dragged from the ring as Baniulis fled the scene . | [[0, 151], [0, 10], [73, 151], [529, 540], [611, 646], [647, 668], [673, 696], [1122, 1138], [0, 151], [394, 475], [394, 418], [478, 528], [529, 646], [1241, 1348], [1349, 1432], [647, 666], [699, 777], [1349, 1432]] |
A New York man who spent years caring for his ailing 88-year-old mother before strangling her with a necktie while she slept -- and later tried to kill himself -- was sentenced on Monday to 17 years to life in prison . James Olsen , 60 , was sentenced in a Long Island courtroom for the 2011 killing of his mother , Ruth , who suffered from several illnesses , including dementia . ` This tragedy is n't over Mr. Olsen , but I hope that you find some peace , ' Nassau County Court Judge Angelo Delligatti said after imposing the sentence . Law enforcement officers escort James Olsen , center , into Nassau County Court in Mineola , N.Y. , Monday , Dec. 1 , 2014 . Olsen was sentenced to 17 years to life in prison for the 2011 strangulation of his mother . -LRB- AP Photo/Frank Eltman -RRB- . Olsen did not speak during the hearing and declined to comment to reporters while leaving the courtroom . Prosecutors said Olsen methodically planned the crime in their comfortable Garden City home , even picking out the necktie the night before she was killed . A jury in May rejected an insanity defense and convicted Olsen of second-degree murder . Defense attorney Paul Delle said he plans to appeal . The judge on Monday denied a defense motion to set aside the verdict . Delle said his client had been hearing voices for several weeks before the killing telling him to commit suicide . He said his client had spent years caring for the elderly woman and thought he had to kill her first because he perceived there would be no one to care for her after he died . Delle previously said his client ` lacked the capacity to appreciate his conduct . ' Home : This is the Garden City home that James Olsen shared with his mother Ruth before her death in 2011 . After killing his mother , Olsen attempted suicide before calling 911 , authorities said . A recording of the call was played for jurors . ` I 'm just crazy . I have to be crazy , ' Olsen told an operator . Ruth Olsen was found in her bedroom , with the tie still around her neck , prosecutors said . James Olsen , who was unemployed at the time , was found in another bedroom with self-inflicted slash wounds to his neck and wrists . Delle said because he has filed an appeal , he asked relatives of his client to not attend the sentencing . After the guilty verdict was announced in May , Olsen 's brother , Steve , said their mother would have been ` horrified ' by the jury 's decision . ' I believe my mother forgave him as it was happening , ' he said . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article . | James Olsen was sentenced in Long Island for the 2011 murder of his mother , Ruth . Strangled his mother with his favorite necktie before trying to slash his own wrists . His brother said that Olsen should not have been imprisoned for the killing . | [[219, 230], [238, 313], [0, 14], [31, 89], [0, 14], [79, 93], [0, 10], [115, 118], [132, 159], [219, 230], [238, 313], [1755, 1779], [1782, 1824], [1755, 1779], [1827, 1845], [2132, 2157]] |
It is unclear whether a top volleyball player will ever walk again after she fractured her neck in a freak home accident . Former captain of the New Zealand women 's under-19 volleyball team , Teina Boyd , was celebrating Labour weekend with friends , when she dived onto her bed and broke the C5 vertebrae in her neck . The accident has had devastating consequences for the 28-year-old mum , who now fears she will never walk again . Scroll down for video . It is unclear whether top volleyball player , Teina Boyd , will ever walk again after she fractured her neck in a freak home accident . Ms Boyd was flown from Wellington to Christchurch Hospital where she spent a week in ICU . She is now recuperating in a rehabilitation centre in Christchurch . A fundraising page set up by Ms Boy 'd friend Nikki Farrell says the young mother is working hard to get the movement back in her body . Former captain of the New Zealand women 's under-19 volleyball team , Teina Boyd , was celebrating Labour weekend with friends , when she dived onto her bed and broke the C5 vertebrae in her neck . So far the page has raised $ 9,882.00 NZD , which will go towards Ms Boyd 's rehabilitation and to ensure Ms Boyd can spend time with her 4-year-old son , who is currently with his father in Auckland . ` At the moment she can move her arms and her head , ' she said . ` You will all be pleased to hear that her sense of humour and positive nature is still present ! ' ` You all know her as an outgoing , bubbly , enthusiastic , incredible friend and mother so help us show how much we care for her by donating to this page , ' she said . The accident has had devastating consequences for the 28-year-old mum , who now fears she will never walk again . Teina 's whanau , including her son , Willy , are based in Auckland and the Bay of Plenty . Her brother , Eric , is with her at the moment while she comes to terms with her condition . Speaking to the New Zealand Herald , Ms Farrell said the accident was unprecedented and was not willing to accept any thought that her friend may never be able to walk again . She is now recuperating in a rehabilitation centre in Christchurch . ` She dived on to the bed ... and she hit her head and fractured the vertebrae -LSB- in her neck -RSB- , ' friend Ms Farrell said . ` She 's a bit of a goofy girl and likes to have a bit of a laugh - and that 's what happened . It was just a freak accident . ' She said that Ms Boyd has remained positive throughout the ordeal but the avid sports player would be distraught if she could not play volleyball again . Ms Boyd was flown from Wellington to Christchurch where she spent a week in ICU . Ms Boyd was born and raised in the settlement of Omaio , east of Opotiki . In 2004 , she captained the New Zealand women 's under-19 volleyball team , however she had recently stopped playing volleyball competitively . She has also played for a number of teams in Auckland and in the Bay of Plenty . Ms Boyd had worked as a bar manager up until the time of her accident . | A former volleyball captain has been involved in a freak accident . Teina Boyd broke the vertebrae in her neck after diving on to her bed . She now fears she may never walk again . The young mother spent a week in ICU . She is now in a rehabilitation centre . A fundraising page has raised almost NZD $ 10,000 for the mum and her son . | [[22, 55], [61, 122], [22, 45], [51, 122], [257, 279], [257, 260], [284, 320], [481, 502], [518, 594], [1026, 1048], [1026, 1029], [1053, 1089], [2174, 2199], [2206, 2209], [2227, 2274], [371, 390], [397, 434], [1678, 1697], [1704, 1741], [632, 653], [660, 685], [2624, 2636], [2643, 2668], [686, 696], [710, 754], [686, 689], [693, 754], [2103, 2113], [2127, 2171], [2103, 2106], [2110, 2171], [1093, 1131]] |
City centres are n't the most obviously place to go skiing . But for urban skiers Cam Riley and Clayton Villa , buildings , lamp posts and railings are more of a help than a hindrance . In fact , they provide the perfect playground to carry out their breathtaking stunts and tricks . Urban skiers often transform car parks , alleyways and flyovers into ski-playgrounds to perform their stunts . The high-risk winter sport is a mixture of extreme skiing and skateboarding and involves performing acrobatic jumps and tricks in an urban setting . Cam , 26 from Boulder , Colorado , and Clayton , 23 , from Rhode Island are two of the top urban skiers in the world , specialising in risky stunts on the snow . They perform regularly on the streets of Boulder , Boston , Chicago , Duluth and Maine in the US and have now made a film documenting their exploits which has been presenter by adventurer Bear Grylls . Both athletes have been pushing the limits of extreme skiing by transforming car parks , alleyways and flyovers into urban-ski-playgrounds . The high-risk winter sport is a mixture of extreme skiing and skateboarding and involves performing acrobatic jumps and tricks in an urban setting . Cam Riley , 26 , and Clayton Villa , 23 , perform regularly on the streets of Boulder , Boston , Chicago , Duluth and Maine in the US . Urban skiing has become increasingly popular since it first surfaced around 15 years ago in the US . The high-octane sport revolves around finding features to do tricks on in the city . Cam and Clayton have both been skiing their entire lives and started urban skiing in high-school at around 15 years old . They claim to have been influenced by other extreme sports like snowboarding and skateboarding . The sport has become increasingly popular since it first surfaced around 15 years ago , when people first started filming each other sliding down handrails on snowboards or skis . The skiers say that cities allow them to be more creative , and offer greater variety than traditional ski resorts . Urban skiers claim to have been influenced by other extreme sports like snowboarding and skateboarding . The skiers say that cities allow them to be more creative , and offer greater variety than traditional ski resorts . Outside the North America , the region in which urban skiing is most common is Scandinavia . ` Skiing was born in the mountains and it always will be a mountain sport , but it 's cool to bring it into the streets and just put a different spin on it , ' said skier Sandy Boville . Outside the North America , the region in which urban skiing is most common is Scandinavia . First , the skiers have to scout out features on which they can perform an original trick . In many cases , police are quick to put a stop to urban skiing as property owners often complain about damaged being caused to buildings . In many cases , police are quick to put a stop to urban skiing as property owners often complain about damaged being caused to buildings . Skiers also regularly suffered broken bones , torn ligaments , and concussions . ` We usually start with high schools and parks and that sort of area because the architecture 's usually conducive - there are stairs and railings and balconies , ' skier Logan Imlach said in an interview with the BBC . ` You branch out to really anywhere in cities - wherever there 's concrete and metal there 's a good chance that you can ski on it . ' | Urban skiers Cam Riley , 26 , and Clayton Villa , 23 , among best in the world . The pair have now filmed a new documentary with survivalist Bear Grylls . The sport has become increasingly popular since surfacing 15 years ago . Skiers say that cities offer greater variety than traditional ski resorts . | [[544, 705], [706, 710], [807, 815], [821, 854], [706, 710], [812, 854], [821, 907], [1334, 1434], [1385, 1434], [1739, 1824], [1919, 2035], [1919, 1929], [1983, 2035], [2141, 2257], [2141, 2151], [2205, 2257]] |
David Barrow has been jailed for four-and-a-half years for repeatedly stabbing Jason Earle in Bristol , who was having an affair with his wife of 19 years . A jilted husband repeatedly stabbed his wife 's lover in front of crowds in a shopping centre after she told him his love rival was better in the bedroom . David Barrow , 46 , had followed Nicolette Barrow , his wife of 19 years , to a secret rendez-vous with her lover Jason Earle at a shopping centre in Bristol . He confronted the pair and was about to walk away when Mrs Barrow said ` He 's better in bed that you , deal with it . ' Barrow then repeatedly stabbed Mr Earle , causing damage to his liver . Onlookers at the busy shopping centre in Cribbs Causeway said Barrow appeared to be punching Mr Earle and to have forgotten he had the knife in his hand . After the attack he was seen repeatedly headbutting a wall . At a hearing at Bristol Crown Court , Barrow , who has two teenage children with his wife , was jailed for four-and-a-half years after he admitted wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm . The court heard the Barrows had been married for 19 years when Mrs Barrow , 43 , met Mr Earle over the internet and the pair started an affair . They met in secret , sometimes even at the family home in Patchway in Bristol . Peter Coombe , prosecuting , said on one occasion the Barrows , Mr Earle and his wife met at Strensham services on the M5 in Worcestershire to discuss what had been going on . During this meeting Barrow said to Mr Earle : ` It 's a good job this was n't two hours ago . ' I would be banged up by now because I had a knife . ` If I found you in my house you 'd have been dead . I know everything about you . I know where you live . ' The Barrows decided to go to marriage counselling and Mrs Barrow agreed not to see Mr Earle while she and her husband tried to repair their marriage . But the affair continued . Barrow found out and bought a satnav and block of knives as he planned to warn off his wife 's lover . He hired a car and on July 12 drove to Mr Earle 's home in Malvern , Worcestershire , to confront him . Barrow lunged at Mr Earle in The Mall shopping Centre in Bristol in July when it was busy with shoppers . But he changed his mind on the way and began to make his way back to Bristol , the court heard . As he drove home along M5 he saw Mr Earle 's van overtake him and he decided to change course again and follow him . Barrow called his wife to ask where she was and found he was at The Mall shopping centre at Cribbs Causeway , Bristol - where Mr Earle was also heading . When the trio arrived at the busy shopping centre Barrow confronted Mr Earle who admitted he was meeting Mrs Barrow . Barrow phoned his wife and she joined the two men before they each ` exchanged words ' . He was just about to walk away when his wife insulted his prowess in the bedroom and he attacked Mr Earle . At a hearing at Bristol Crown Court Barrow admitted wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm . Barrow lunged at his wife 's lover outside a Marks and Spencer store and plunged the knife into him . Some of the wounds were so deep his liver was injured and blood was found in his lungs . Mr Earle was given life-saving treatment by a number of firefighters who were doing a charity event at the shopping centre before police and paramedics arrived . Ian Kelcey , mitigating , said : ` This is a truly tragic case . ` Clearly this was an act completely out of character for this man , a man with no previous convictions who had led a blameless life . ` He had been a hard worker within a major institution within this city , where he had been positively vetted to a high degree . ` He was a family man , dedicated to his children and his wife . He had been told a tissue of lies . He was desperate to save his marriage and his family life with his children . ' Mr Kelcey added : ` This -LSB- the comment about his bedroom prowess -RSB- really was what broke this man on that fateful Saturday morning . ` He has lost everything that he strived for throughout the years . In short , he is a broken man who appears before you today . ' As well as the prison sentence , a three-year restraining order was imposed . | David Barrow and wife Nicolette were married 19 years when she had affair . Barrow , 46 , found out and the couple agreed to have marriage counselling . But Mrs Barrow kept seeing her lover Jason Earle and Barrow found out . He confronted them in Bristol and was told lover was better in bed than him . Barrow repeatedly stabbed Mr Earle in shopping centre , injuring his liver . Father-of-two Barrow was jailed for four-and-a-half years for wounding . | [[91, 103], [108, 156], [1082, 1139], [1098, 1160], [1740, 1804], [1918, 1934], [257, 312], [473, 495], [528, 574], [2806, 2808], [2824, 2886], [59, 101], [157, 278], [594, 633], [594, 600], [636, 665], [2891, 2913], [3019, 3035], [3092, 3120], [3121, 3209], [3148, 3184], [0, 54], [882, 917], [920, 926], [974, 1049]] |
Afghan police shot dead a bird which had been equipped by the Taliban with an explosive pouch , GPS tracker and detonator . Alert officers spotted the suspicious bird in the Faryab province in the north of the country , near the border with Turkmenistan . The bird had several wires protruding from its feathers , a mobile phone detonator and a specially designed ` suicide vest ' . Scroll down for video . Afghan police shot dead the suspicious-looking large bird , pictured , in the north of the country . After killing the bird , soldiers found what appeared to be a GPS transmitter , pictured , . Afghan soliders claimed the bird was also carrying an explosive device when it was shot . Police were also suspicious about the large bird , because it was not native to the area . Major General Abdul Nabi Ilham told NBC News that the bird exploded when it was shot and ` suspicious metal stuff ' was scattered around . Ilham added ; ` We are gathering all the stuff , but found parts of what looks to be GPS and a small camera . ' The success in Faryab Province comes as the Afghan district police chief in Helmand Province , Ahmadullah Anwari , complained that his officers are suffering from major weapon and equipment shortages . Anwari said despite his officers facing constant attacks from Taliban insurgents , he can only supply each checkpoint in his district with just three hand grenades . He said : ` Sometimes up to 200 Taliban attack our checkpoints and if there are no army reinforcements , we lose the fight . ` It shames me to say that we do n't have enough weapons and equipment . But this is a bitter reality . ' As most foreign combat troops prepare to leave Afghanistan by the end of 2014 after 13 years of war , the experiences of Anwari and other police chiefs and army commanders across the country are NATO 's biggest worry . One of the electric components found strapped to the dead bird was from Uzbekistan . Afghan police found the suspected bomb after they shot the suspicious-looking bird dead . The United States , which provides the bulk of NATO troops in Afghanistan , has poured some $ 61 billion into training a 350,000-strong security force . U.S. and Afghan commanders have praised the bravery and effectiveness of local soldiers , police and others in the face of a Taliban onslaught that has killed more than 4,600 Afghan security force members already this year . When insurgents attacked a foreign guest house in central Kabul last Thursday , Afghan commandos killed the attackers , but international helicopters and special forces helped in the mop-up operation that lasted hours . Taliban fighters also entered Camp Bastion , a large base in the southern Helmand province handed over to Afghan troops a month ago by withdrawing U.S. and British forces . It took Afghan soldiers three days to drive the insurgents out . The Taliban launched a suicide bomb attack on a compound used by the US-based charity PAD , pictured . Well-equipped members of the Afghan National Army , pictured , have been training in Kabul . However , local police chiefs complain that their men are being starved of equipment and weapons . In the capital Kabul , the local police chief resigned yesterday after Taliban gunmen killed three members of a South African family in the capital . The guest house attacked by the Taliban in Kabul on Saturday - the third attack on a foreign guest house in 10 days - was home to staff of the U.S.-based charity Partnership in Academics and Development -LRB- PAD -RRB- . PAD said on its website that three people were killed by insurgents who used guns and explosives . They were identified as members of the same South African family - a father and his two teenage children - by a colleague of the mother , who was not in the compound at the time . The family had lived in Afghanistan for nearly 12 years , with the father running the charity and the mother working as a doctor at a Kabul clinic , the colleague said . NATO troops are due to pull out of Afghanistan by the end of December leaving the Afghan National Army with responsibility for the country 's security , although limited NATO air support will be made available . The Taliban said on Saturday they had attacked the foreign guesthouse because they believed it to be a Christian centre . This was the second time this year the Taliban targeted a group that it said had links to Christianity . Violence across Afghanistan has surged this year as the Taliban and their allies have stepped up their activities ahead of the scheduled withdrawal of most international troops by the end of next month . Over the past 10 days , three compounds used by foreign organisations have been hit by armed attackers . In separate attacks in Kabul , two American soldiers , two British embassy workers and dozens of Afghan civilians have died . | Afghan police have shot dead a large bird carrying a suspected bomb . Officers opened fire after spotting wires coming out of its feathers . The bird was equipped with a GPS tracker and mobile phone detonator . This comes as the last NATO troops prepare to leave Afghanistan . Taliban insurgents have increased the number of attacks on Afghan troops . Police complain they have not got enough weapons to cope with attacks . | [[0, 123], [407, 475], [677, 690], [1936, 2025], [1956, 2025], [256, 311], [0, 123], [1635, 1731], [3977, 4046], [1235, 1315], [1073, 1116], [1148, 1234], [1528, 1598], [3068, 3156]] |
Freddy , Sina , Finn , Morta Boy , Tinkerbell , Silly Billy , Annie , Gregory , Mama , Barbie , Kim , Pappa , Don , Derrik , Tess and Long Grass , who 's always outside -- these are just a handful of Gloria Morales ' 30-odd dogs . The Chilean-born migrant who moved to the remote Aboriginal community of Yuendumu in Central Australia 10 years ago , is one of the 85 women that feature in photographer David Darcy 's new book , A Girl 's Best Friend . The 42-year-old photographer from the Blue Mountains , west of Sydney , whose favourite sight is the face of dog hanging out of a car window , told Daily Mail Australia that he spent half a year travelling around the country to document the stories and happy moments between women and their dogs for his new book . Scroll down for video . Gloria Morales currently lives with about 32 dogs in her outback home in the remote Aboriginal community of Yuendumu in Central Australia . The Chilean-born migrant has dedicated her life to saving the seven hundred or so stray dogs in the area by implementing health programs and educating locals on how best to deal with the problem while maintaining respect for the animals . ` There are about 85 women in the book from all walks of life - some of them are living on the streets , some of them are millionaires and celebrities as well , ' he said . Amongst them is Christine , from Alice Springs , who adopted her dog Bill after finding him abandoned and stranded in the flood waters following Hurricane Katrina in the United States . ` He was using this car as like an island , but because of the heat at the time , all his feet had become blistered from the roof and Christine found him over there and brought him all the way back to Australia , ' Mr Darcy said . Meanwhile Linda , who lives in Penrith with her beagle , Sam , spent over $ 50,000 to save her dog 's life from numerous health conditions including lymphoma and epilepsy . She 's one of the 85 women and their dogs , from all walks of life , whose stories feature in photographer David Darcy 's new book , A Girl 's Best Friend . Christine , from Alice Springs , adopted Bill after finding him abandoned and stranded on the roof of a car with blistered feet amongst the flood waters of Hurricane Katrina , bringing him back with her from the US . But it 's Gloria , with her Land Cruiser over-flowing with canines , that has dedicated her whole life to saving the seven hundred or so stray dogs in her local community . She has dedicated her time to implementing health programs and educating locals on how best to deal with the strays , while maintaining respect for the animals . ` Ten years ago I arrived here in Yuendumu to work as the assistant art manager , and I discovered that the dogs in the community were in really bad condition . There was no vet coming here , no animal welfare people , ' Gloria told Darcey . ` Most people in the community did n't realise that if you had a sick dog , you could do something about it -- like if you take medication for yourself you 're going to get better . If you do it for the dogs , they are going to get better also . ' Linda , who lives in Penrith with her Beagle Sam , spent over $ 50,000 to save her dog 's life from numerous health conditions including lymphoma and epilepsy . Camille adopted Bella when she was still a veterinary student . ` Bella 's been diagnosed with a terminal illness that Camille ca n't fix ; she 's learnt all the skills in the world but she ca n't save this dog from her heart condition , ' Mr Darcy said . Gloria began by feeding the dogs with her own money and eventually , after holding talks with the local council , managed to arrange for a vet to come out to the remote town to help manage simple health problems like ticks , start a temporary sterilisation solution and offer the option of euthanasia . ` Many of the dogs were unwanted , but it was very difficult for the people to say that because the police would come round and shoot the unwanted dogs , ' Gloria said . ` The locals did n't want to see the dogs shot , so the vet showed them how she could put them to sleep in a very comfortable manner , without any screaming , fighting or bloodshed . Margaret and her greyhound Gertie on Victoria 's Mornington Peninsula -- Gertie saved Margaret from an intruder entering her home . Karen is the president of the Shenton Park Dogs ' Refuge Home in Perth . She credits her beautiful Pitbull Homer -LRB- right -RRB- as the instigation for getting involved in the shelter in the first place . ` When the community saw this option they surrendered 174 dogs for euthanasia . It was very sad , but it was also amazing because these people were being educated and were able to manage an animal health problem for the first time . ' Gloria was also responsible for the adoption of over 250 dogs that were sent out to various new homes across the country through the Desert Dogs program . ` When I arrived here , people told me that these Aboriginals do n't care about the dogs . That was bulls *** ! ' Gloria said . She recalled unforgettable moments of compassion from the locals , including one family who waited until their dog was under anaesthetic and unable to hear them during its sterilisation , before admitting they did n't want to keep him . Three-legged Lester , the jack russell cross fox terrier , was lucky enough to find a home with former athlete Giaan after having his leg amputated following an accident with a bike . Hannah met Axel after moving from Sydney 's northern beaches to Alice Springs , where she turned her life around by beginning work on a camel farm and forming a relationship with a camel stockman . ` That showed me that they really did respect the dogs , because they did n't want the dog to know it was n't wanted , ' Gloria said . She also remembered an Aboriginal family that had dug a specific grave for their dog , which had passed away , so that his head would be pointing towards his home , and held hands to pray following his burial . But it 's her own dog family that makes Gloria love her life . ` Over the ten years I 've been here , I 've probably had more than 1000 dogs living here . At the moment I have 32 dogs . They are all different and they all have their quirky behaviours . ' David Darcy and his own loved pets : A Girl 's Best Friend is the photographer 's fifth book entirely dedicated to dogs . ` People always ask if I have a favourite , but I love them all . Some people might look at me and think I 'm crazy , because the situation might look overwhelming ... , but the other day I was thinking just how lucky I am to have all these dogs . I really love my life . ' One of the most memorable characters Mr Darcy met on his travels , was Camille and her dog Bella . The duo met while Camille was a vet student , practising operations on dogs that had to be euthanised . But the bond between Camille and Bella became too strong , and the student felt compelled to save her life and adopt her . Years later , with the growth of her own veterinary business , Camille is coming to terms with letting Bella go . ` She 's been diagnosed with a terminal illness that Camille ca n't fix ; she 's learnt all the skills in the world , but she ca n't save this dog from her heart condition , ' Mr Darcy said of the heart-wrenching duo . ` For me it 's about those little moments -- I see a lot of photos of dogs that are staged , but if you are a dog lover , you know and understand them and that little moment of interaction , when the dog is doing something beautiful and you get joy from it , that gives me a great happiness . A Girl 's Best Friend by David Darcy -LRB- Murdoch Books -RRB- $ 29.99 , is available now . | A Girl 's Best Friend , by photographer David Darcy , documents the stories of 85 entirely different Australian women - from millionaires to the homeless - and their beloved dogs . 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London Mayor Boris Johnson cut a puzzled expression as he poked nervously at a dissected cow as he stopped off in Malaysia as part of his whistle-stop Far East Tour . Mr Johnson nervously dug his hands in to the dissected animal to celebrate the opening of Epsom College in Kuala Lumpur , sister school of the prestigious independent Surrey school . The school hopes to cater for just under 1,000 pupils aged 11 to 18 and will follow a British curriculum . Scroll down for video . Bovine Boris : A visibly nervous Mr Johnson takes part in the dissection of a cow with pupils at Epsom College , in Malaysia . Mr Johnson , who was not wearing protective gloves , is watched by grinning onlookers at the new school . Diving in : Mr Johnson was game for an examination as he marked the opening of Epsom College in the Malaysian capital . Mr Johnson anxiously peers in to the cut-up cow and plays up to the clearly delighted audience . Prior to his fumble with the cow , the Mayor of London had travelled cattle class with Kuala Lumpur mayor Ahmad Phesal Talib where he mingled enthusiastically with bemused commuters . He had kicked off the day with a meeting at city hall with the mayor and enjoyed a hearty local breakfast , before touring the sites of Kuala Lumpur . The cow dissection is the latest in the serious of peculiar photographs that have emerged of Mr Johnson on his six-day tour . He has also been snapped in a tight-fitting ` London is Great ' T-shirt that showed off his portly frame , as well as chasing a lizard during a visit to Singapore Botanic Gardens . Mr Johnson squeezed in next to baffled commuters following a meeting with the Kuala Lumpur mayor . The Mayor of London attempted to strike up conversation with fellow commuters on the LRT train . He had kicked off the day with a meeting with Kuala Lumpur Mayor Ahmad Phesal Talid -LRB- left -RRB- in City Hall . Mr Johnson enjoys the view from the City Hall building , which overlooks the Malaysian capital . After the meeting , the London Mayor feasted on a local breakfast and met a clearly delighted chef . Mr Johnson has visited the Far East as part of a UK Trade and Industry mission to boost trade and investment between the UK and Far East . The senior Conservative has already met politicians , including Indonesian president Joko Widodo , and a raft of business leaders in four days spent in Singapore and Jakarta , Indonesia . He was the first British politician to have a substantial meeting with President Widodo since his inauguration . Mr Johnson , running for a return to Parliament in May , has been repeatedly mobbed by members of the public on his six-day trip , which will conclude tomorrow . Mr Johnson , who has proved popular on the Far East Tour , meets local children during his tour of the city . Mr Johnson humours the children , who held up a mix of British and Malaysian flags . London Mayor Boris Johnson in Jakarta , where he wore a wore a T-shirt that struggled to contain his portly frame , despite being in the city to advise local politicians on the running of a sporting event . Boris Johnson attempts to wrangle a lizard during a visit to the Singapore Botanic Gardens . Today , the Mayor of London also met Malaysian Prime Minister Dato ' Sri Mohammad Najib Abdul Razak . The Southeast Asian country now has an economy worth $ 241bn -LRB- # 153bn -RRB- and is predicted to reach developed economy status within the next six years . Following newly introduced legislations which liberate Malaysia 's architecture and engineering sectors , Mr Johnson said British businesses should take advantage of what is on offer . ` This fast developing nation is awash with new and exciting trade and investment opportunities crying out for London 's great minds and expertise , '' he said . ` From great new feats of transport engineering to cutting edge design and architectural projects , I urge more British companies to get involved . ' Mr Johnson also defended the levels of affordable housing in the Malaysian-backed Battersea Power Station redevelopment . He said the ` affordable ' element of the project , 15 per cent of the 3,000-plus properties , represented a gain of 600 discounted homes for Londoners . Mr Johnson said : ` It 's with that spearhead of Malaysian money coming in and redeveloping Battersea Power Station that we are able to get on and build 25,000 homes , the majority of which will be for people in the UK and loads of which will be affordable . ` Plus we are able to get the extension of the northern line ... do n't forget that out of this development we have got to fund the first extension of the tube we have seen in 25 years , it 's not a cheap thing to do . ` We have to build two new stations and it will produce as I say overall in the area 25,000 new homes . ' I think 600 affordable homes is better than no affordable homes . ' Mr Johnson said British businesses should take advantage of what is on offer in Malaysia . Mr Johnson 's defence of the project came as he met prime minister Razak in Kualar Lumpur to unveil Bjarke Ingels Group -LRB- BIG -RRB- as the architects designing Malaysia Square , the # 8bn main public space at the power station project . Mr Johnson said : ` We are now celebrating the arrival in London of Malaysia Square . ` If you think back 30 years ago or so , it was the Royal Bank of Ontario enabled the creation of Canada Square that led to what was then the greatest regeneration project anywhere in Europe - Canary Wharf . ` Nobody thought that could be done and now 30 years later it is another great Commonwealth country , Malaysia , that is allowing us to go ahead with an even more spectacular regeneration project . ` One no one ever thought could conceivably be done . Virtually all my life that site has been a shell , a ruin , a mockery of urban regeneration projects . ` You have pulled this off . ' British firms have already made their mark in Malaysia with goods and services exports from UK companies worth about # 3bn every year . More than # 40m worth of infrastructure contracts have already been won by British firms in Malaysia . | Boris Johnson was pictured dissecting a cow in Malaysia on Far East Tour . 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The mother of a four-year-old boy struck by a car on a family holiday said she was forced to sit in the middle of the road nursing her dead son while paramedics ` looked the other way ' . Thomas McLaughlin died after he was hit by a car as it reversed out of a driveway at McMasters Beach on the NSW Central Coast on January 6 . At an inquest on Monday into Thomas ' death , his mother Michelle , a registered nurse , said the day she lost her middle child was ` crystal clear ' , the Daily Telegraph reports . Scroll down for video . Thomas McLaughlin died after he was hit by a car as it reversed out of a driveway at McMasters Beach on the NSW Central Coast on January 6 . Family : Thomas with his father David , mother Michelle and siblings Hugh and Sopie . ' I sat in the middle of the road with a dead child -LRB- and they were -RRB- watching me , ' she said . ` Every time I looked up , they looked away . No one came over to me on the roadway . ' Police say Thomas ran from behind a parked car and into the path of the four-wheel drive driven by a 64-year-old woman in front of his family 's holiday rental property . He was getting ready to go for a swim while on holidays with his family when the accident unfolded . The inquest heard the driver ` did n't have time to react ' and his death appeared to be ` an extremely tragic accident ' . Thomas ' parents , Michelle and David , have set up a road safety foundation in their son 's name titled the Little Blue Dinosaur . They are currently championing the review of road safety within holiday town where infrastructure does n't cater for tourist spikes . The foundation also hopes to introduce safety improvements to holiday town roadways . The inquest into Thomas ' death continues . For more information , visit the Little Blue Dinosaur Facebook page . Thomas ' parents , Michelle and David , have set up a road safety foundation in their son 's name titled the Little Blue Dinosaur . | Thomas McLaughlin died when he was hit by a car on the NSW Central Coast on January 6 . The four-year-old 's mother Michelle says she was forced to nurse her dead son after he was hit while paramedics watched her . Michelle gave the statement on Monday at an inquest into Thomas ' death . The family have since set up a road safety foundation in their son 's honour . | [[188, 236], [211, 328], [535, 583], [558, 675], [0, 33], [70, 143], [188, 236], [535, 583], [329, 372], [375, 385], [418, 476], [1703, 1746], [1351, 1367], [1383, 1448], [1817, 1833], [1849, 1914]] |
An Adelaide mother , who says her one year old daughter was scarred for life after being badly burnt on some play equipment , has taken to social media to warn other parents against the dangers of unprotected play equipment . One year old Ella Brooks was at the new playground in Semaphore , north west of Adelaide , on the morning of November 13 , with her grandma when she suffered severe burns to her right left after sitting on the ` hurdy gurdy ' merry-go-round . Her mother Amanda Hann , who was clearly distressed by the incident says the ` pictures of the horrific burn speak for themselves ' . Scroll down to video . One year old Ella Brooks was at the new playground in Semaphore , with her grandma when she suffered severe burns -LRB- pictured -RRB- to her right left after sitting on the merry-go-round . On a 26/27 degree day this merry-go-round at a Semaphore playground got so hot it badly burnt a one year old girl . Ella -LRB- pictured -RRB- had several trips to the hospital for treatment and constant dressings after she was badly burnt at Semaphore playground . In a Facebook post she said the day was only about 26 or 27 degrees but the equipment clearly had n't been made to withstand warm days , ` let alone the Australian sun ' . ` Several trips to the hospital for treatment and constant dressing , not to mention the care and strain on us at home to keep the area clean and dressed 24/7 with a highly active toddler , ' she said . ` She is only one year old and is now scarred for life and this has ruined her whole summer as she can not do water activities or play in sandpits etc. because the area is so sensitive ' . In her post she has warned other parents to be ` Beware of the new Semaphore playground ' claiming they are a risk to any child who climbs/falls/sits onto the checkerboard surface . ' I do n't want any other child to suffer the way mine has , ' she said . The post went viral and has been shared more than 14,000 times , with a variety of comments from concerned and angry parents . Ella 's parents Amanda Hann -LRB- pictured right -RRB- and Dylan Brooks -LRB- pictured left -RRB- say it has ruined their daughter 's summer as she can not get the burn wet and the dressing has to be changed constantly . Amanda Hann -LRB- pictured with Ella -RRB- took to social media to warn other parents about the dangers of an unprotected playground . The post went viral and saw a number of comments from concerned and angry parents . The post was shared nearly 14,000 times and incited plenty of comments who were worried about the one year old . Some users gave some advice about what to do when at a playground . Some were angry the play equipment was n't checked before kids were able to use it . One mother wondered why they did n't have shade over the playground while another commented that parents should check the playground by feeling equipment , just to be over cautious . Many felt very sorry for little Ella while others felt Ms Hann should look into claiming compensation after the incident . Following the overwhelming response , Port Adelaide Enfield council cordoned off the piece of play equipment . Acting technical services director , Robert Tiggemann said the playground was upgraded this year and opened to the public early September . ` The playground is compliant with Australian Standards and has shade over parts of the playground and cost approximately $ 480,000 and was manufactured by a German Company , ' he said . ` We understand the Company supply playgrounds all over the world . ' Ella -LRB- pictured -RRB- suffered a severe burn after sitting on a piece of playground equipment at Semaphore . Port Adelaide Enfield council cordoned the play equipment off after complaints after hearing of the incident . Mr Tiggemann said the council were alerted to the incident on Tuesday , November 25 following the information being posted to Facebook . ` We understand the incident occurred on 13th November and we believe the child was about 1 year old , the forecast on the 13th November was 38 degrees in Adelaide , ' he said . ` Neither the parents of the child or anyone else has contacted the Council regarding the matter . ' But council took action and closed down the ` Hurdy Gurdy ' and organised a spongy rubber coating to be installed and it is now open again for kids to use . Port Adelaide Enfield council installed a spongy rubber coating on the ` hurdy gurdy ' -LRB- pictured right -RRB- and it has now been re-opened . A local mum who has taken her kids to the playground on many occasions told Daily Mail Australia she believes there are a couple of really poor designs within the park . ` There 's a flying fox that most kids ca n't reach and the bigger ones that can swing so low their legs touch the ground , ' she said . ` There 's also a great climbing wall but it 's positioned in a spot so that it blocks a lot of your view which means you can lose sight of where your kids are . ' ` You 'd think if you were going to pour so much money into a playground in such an important location for the suburb they 'd get it right ! ' | Ella Brooks , 1 , suffered severe burns to her right leg after sitting on a hot merry-go-round at a Semaphore playground . Mother , Amanda Hann , took to social media to warn other parents of the danger and risks at the local park . Port Adelaide Enfield council cordoned off the piece of play equipment when alerted to the incident . 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Avoided punishment : The BBC will not take disciplinary action against Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson . Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has escaped disciplinary action over his alleged use of the n-word while filming the hit BBC series . In unaired footage the 54-year-old presenter was heard reciting the rhyme ` eeny , meeny , miny , mo ' before apparently muttering ` catch a n ***** by his toe ' . Despite the media storm surrounding the video , which was leaked in May , the BBC Trust has ruled out taking further action against Clarkson as the material had not been broadcast . Several viewers have complained to the BBC Trust and asked it to review its decision not to take their complaints any further - after its senior complaints adviser said there was no case for the controversial presenter to answer . In a report published today , the Complaints and Appeals Board agreed that the ` incident did not engage editorial standards as the material had not been broadcast ' and noted the BBC had left Clarkson ` in no doubt about how seriously we view this ' . It stated : ` The panel concluded that there was no reasonable prospect of success for an appeal . ' Shortly after the tape was made public , the BBC put Clarkson on a final warning and he wrote in his newspaper column that he believed he would be sacked by the broadcaster if he made another offensive remark . Immediately after the video 's release , Clarkson took to Twitter to deny he used the racist term and released a video statement saying he was ` mortified and horrified ' that it sounded as though he had used it . The TV presenter told his 3.3 million Twitter followers that he had made every effort to make sure he did not use the slur , but realised it might have sounded as though he had . In the video message posted on his official Twitter account he said : ' A couple of years ago I recorded an item for Top Gear , in which I quoted the rhyme Eeny , Meeny , Miny Moe . Scroll down for video . Complaint : In the leaked video the 54-year-old presenter was heard reciting the rhyme ` eeny , meeny , miny , mo ' before apparently muttering ` catch a n ***** by his toe ' The presenter touched down in Vancouver , Canada , last week to film an episode of Top Gear . ` Now , of course , I was well aware that in the best known version of this rhyme , there is a racist expression that I was extremely keen to avoid . ` The full rushes show that I did three takes . In two I mumbled where the offensive word would normally occur and in the third , I replaced it all together with the word `` teacher '' . ` Now when I viewed this footage , several weeks later , I realised that in one of the mumbled versions , if you listen very carefully with the sound turned right up , it did appear that I 'd actually used the word I was trying to obscure . ` Ordinarily I do n't respond to newspaper allegations , but on this occasion I feel I must make an exception . ' A couple of years ago I recorded an item for Top Gear , in which I quoted the rhyme Eeny , Meeny , Miny Moe . ` Now , of course , I was well aware that in the best known version of this rhyme , there is a racist expression that I was extremely keen to avoid . ` The full rushes show that I did three takes . ` In two I mumbled where the offensive word would normally occur and in the third , I replaced it all together with the word `` teacher '' . ` Now when I viewed this footage , several weeks later , I realised that in one of the mumbled versions , if you listen very carefully with the sound turned right up , it did appear that I 'd actually used the word I was trying to obscure . ' I was mortified by this , horrified , it is a word I loath . ` And I did everything in my power to make sure that that version did not appear in the programme that was transmitted . ` In fact , I have here the note I sent at the time to the production office . ` And it says , `` I did n't use the n-word here but I 've just listened through my headphones and it sounds like I did . Is there another take that we could use ? '' ` Please be assured I did everything in my power to not use that word . ` And as I 'm sitting here begging your forgiveness for that fact that obviously my efforts were n't quite good enough . ` Thank you . ' ' I was mortified by this , horrified , it is a word I loath . And I did everything in my power to make sure that that version did not appear in the programme that was transmitted . ` In fact , I have here the note I sent at the time to the production office . ` And it says , `` I did n't use the n-word here but I 've just listened through my headphones and it sounds like I did . Is there another take that we could use ? '' ` Please be assured I did everything in my power to not use that word . ` And as I 'm sitting here begging your forgiveness for that fact that obviously my efforts were n't quite good enough . Following Clarkson 's frank video message , the BBC also released a statement which described the incident as ` regrettable ' . It said : ` Jeremy Clarkson has set out the background to this regrettable episode . ` We have made it absolutely clear to him the standards the BBC expects on-air and off . ` We have left him in no doubt about how seriously we view this . ' It was alleged that Mr Clarkson uttered the n-word during filming of the third episode of Top Gear series 19 as the star reviewed the # 25,000 Toyota GT86 and the Subaru BRZ - which costs around the same amount . Telling viewers that they may find it difficult to differentiate between the two vehicles he demonstrated how to do it using the child 's counting rhyme . Audio forensic experts studied the clip and suggested that , in their view , the presenter had used the word , which is deemed highly offensive . In the version of the show which aired in February 2013 he was heard to say ` teacher ' . Despite his show of humility , some of Clarkson 's critics said the apology was ` insufficient ' and demanded he be sacked . Solicitor Lawrence Davies , who runs the Equal Justice law firm , responded to Clarkson 's apology video by saying : ` This explanation is just not credible . If he really wanted to avoid saying the N-word , he could easily have avoided reciting that rhyme altogether . ` He deserves to be sacked for this . But the BBC have clearly brushed it under the carpet . They are too afraid to lose him . ' Controversial : The Top Gear host , appearing with co-presenters Richard Hammond -LRB- L -RRB- and James May , has been caught up several race rows during his television career . | Clarkson allegedly used the racist term while reciting rhyme during filming . Tweeting about the furore , he said : ' I did not use the n-word . 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A Florida woman is accused of using a stun gun on her three-year-old nephew . But the woman and her family are denying the charges and claiming the incident was a misunderstanding . Ramona Braswell , 30 , of St Petersburg , Florida was arrested and charged with felony child abuse Saturday after police responded to a 911 call from her sister , Karen Braswell , saying Ramona had used a Taser on her son , according to CBS Tampa Bay . The boy 's mother told police that she heard her son crying from another room and found her sister laughing and activating the stun gun near him . Stun Gun : Ramona Braswell , 30 , of St. Pete , was arrested and charged with felony child abuse Saturday for allegedly using a stun gun on her three-year-old nephew . Laughing : Braswell was reportedly laughing and activating the stun gun near the three-year-old in the living room of her home when the boy 's mother entered the room after hearing her son begin to cry . Authorities say the boy told his mother that Braswell used the device on his arm . Officers say the three-year-old had marks on his arm consistent with those caused by a stun gun . Braswell told authorities that the stun gun belonged to a friend and denied using it on the boy but did admit to placing the stun gun 's handle on the boy 's arm ; she said she was ` just playing ' with the device , WFLA reports . Braswell has been released from jail on $ 5,000 bail . Initially , the boy told police that Braswell used the stun gun on him and his mother claimed the same . But now , both have changed their stories . Stories : The three-year-old and his mother initially claimed that Braswell used the stun gun on him , but have since changed their stories and claim the situation was a ` misunderstanding ' Facebook : Braswell has repeatedly claimed that she did not use the stun gun on her nephew and has even taken to Facebook to claim her innocence . The boy 's mother said that her son was just scared and confused and insists that Braswell did not harm him , according to WTSP . In her initial 911 call , Braswell 's sister spoke through tears as she told the dispatcher what she believed happened to her son , she repeatedly told the dispatcher that she did n't want anyone to get in trouble . ' I do n't want nothing to happen to -LSB- Braswell -RSB- , I 'm not going to have nowhere to stay , ' the boy 's mother said . ' I called you guys because -LSB- Braswell -RSB- said we ` do n't have any proof . ' Marks : Authorities say that the boy had marks on his arm consistent with those that would be made by a stun gun -LRB- above is the stun gun Braswell was accused of using to harm the boy -RRB- . Braswell told WTSP that she loves her nephew and said ` everybody knows that I would never hurt a child . ' She admitted that playing with the stun gun around the three-year-old was a ` mistake ' but said she would never touch a child with it . Braswell even took to Facebook and , in a post , wrote that she is ` not crying ' because she did nothing wrong . | Ramona Braswell , 30 , is accused of using a stun gun on her three-year-old nephew . In a 911 call made by the child 's mother , she said that Braswell told her she does n't have any proof that she harmed the child . Both the three-year-old and his mother have changed their initial stories to police and claim he was just ` confused and scared ' | [[0, 77], [0, 15], [27, 77], [362, 403], [435, 452], [547, 581], [582, 590], [647, 749], [761, 769], [798, 876], [1580, 1670], [2592, 2661], [2384, 2464], [2410, 2464], [1421, 1430], [1433, 1525], [1526, 1533], [1536, 1569], [1580, 1670], [1688, 1709], [1908, 2037], [1936, 1972]] |
A senior Lib Dem who promoted two girlfriends in succession to # 7,500-a-year council roles has been condemned as a ` liar and cheat ' by the first . Keith House , 49 , who earns almost # 90,000 in public money every year , is said to have caused a major rift on the council by dumping one female councillor and striking up a relationship with another one seven years her junior . The first councillor is now said to be refusing to attend meetings and failing to monitor constituents ' emails , despite her generous taxpayer-funded allowance . Keith House and Louise Bloom were together for 14 years before he dumped her on election night in May . She has also attacked council leader Mr House for taking her ` replacement ' on romantic holidays . Mr House dumped Louise Bloom , 50 , his girlfriend of 14 years , on election night in May , leaving the divorcee in tears at the count . He then struck up a relationship with married councillor Tonia Craig , 43 . Mrs Craig , who is separated from her husband , was then rapidly promoted to join Miss Bloom in Mr House 's eight-strong ` cabinet ' at Eastleigh Borough Council in Hampshire in June . Its members decide council policy and are paid an extra allowance of # 7,500 a year . But Miss Bloom is apparently so upset by the break-up that she has not attended any of the five cabinet meetings held since . His new girlfriend , Tonia Craig , has quickly been promoted to his eight-strong ` cabinet ' at Eastleigh Borough Council in Hampshire . Sources say she feels unable to ` play gooseberry ' to her ex-partner and his girlfriend . But she still draws her allowance . Meanwhile Mr House has neglected to declare formally his new relationship with Mrs Craig . Miss Bloom is said to have been furious last month when Mr House took Mrs Craig on holiday to the US and Canada and posted pictures online . One featured Mrs Craig at Niagara Falls , and another showed the pair knocking on doors for Democratic Party campaigners in America . Miss Bloom wrote on Twitter : ` Ex seems to be taking my replacement to all the places we went to . Should I send him a list to help ? #LiarandCheat . ' She told a friend : ` I was in tears when Keith dumped me on polling night in May -- and was upset again when I saw on Facebook that she was touring America with him at his expense . ' Mrs Craig , meanwhile , announced the end of her relationship with husband Gordon on Facebook on April 7 . Mr House has told locals he is ` just good friends ' with Mrs Craig , but Mr Craig , 46 , said she had been entirely open about Mr House being her new partner . Mr Craig , an asset manager , said he had left his wife in 2013 , adding : ` Tonia 's relationship with Keith House started some time after I left the family house . ' As well as being leader of the borough council , Mr House -- a divorced father of four -- holds a number of other public roles including leader of the opposition on the county authority . Mr House , Miss Bloom and Mrs Craig had last night not responded to repeated detailed requests for comment . Eastleigh Borough Council said it would not comment ` on a private matter ' . | Keith House , 49 , has caused a ` major rift ' at Eastleigh Borough Council . It is after he dumped councillor girlfriend of 14 years on election night . He then quickly struck up relationship with married councillor Tonia Craig . She was rapidly promoted to join his eight-strong ` cabinet ' and paid more . Ex-partner Louise Bloom is refusing to attend meetings or answer emails . | [[150, 161], [224, 380], [150, 161], [224, 380], [544, 647], [607, 647], [2183, 2222], [2326, 2335], [2350, 2432], [885, 953], [961, 970], [1009, 1017], [1035, 1145], [961, 970], [1018, 1145], [1358, 1376], [1393, 1494], [381, 408], [414, 492], [381, 401], [405, 447], [1291, 1344]] |
The family of a serial party pest could lose their home , after an out-of-control party was shut down by police who were attacked with bottles by upset revellers . Perth Now reported riot police were forced to break up an out-of-control party in Bentley on Saturday night when 200 people spilled out into the streets . Western Australian Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan has suggested that the mother of the teen who threw the party , Martin Fulton , 16 , could face up to $ 12,000 in fines . Scroll down for video . Martin Fulton threw an out-of-control party and could be fined up to $ 12,000 . Martin Fulton , 16 , said he arranged the party , but neighbours labelled him a serial party pest as he was always having parties there . Fulton had invited over 500 people on Facebook to the party . He even charged an entry fee -- $ 5 entry before 8pm , $ 10 anytime after this , plus ones $ 10 . When 30 police officers moved in to shut the party down they were bottled by revellers . ` It was fine until the cops showed up , then they ruined it , ' Fulton said . Commissioner O'Callaghan has now said that the family must pay for the cost of the operation , reported 9 News . Legislation introduced in 2012 allows for those found guilty of throwing parties which require police control to be fined up to $ 12,000 . An out-of-control party was shut down by police . This photo shows his Halloween party . Western Australian Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan has suggested that the mother of the teen who threw the party , Martin Fulton , 16 , could face up to $ 12,000 in fines . ` It was fine until the cops showed up , then they ruined it , ' Fulton said . When 30 police officers moved in to shut the party down they were bottled by revellers . The Fultons ' house is a welfare property owned by Foundation Housing , complicating the situation further as the incident could mean eviction for the family . Representatives of the body visited Mr Fulton and his mother on Monday morning to speak with them about the possible consequences of the party . As Mr Fulton is a minor , his parent or guardian is held responsible for the party , meaning that the fine of up to $ 12,000 could fall squarely on the shoulders of his mother . ` We 're actually sitting at the Midland Police Station this morning collating the cost of that operation because it 's likely his mum will have to pay for it , ' said Commissioner O'Callaghan . Mr Fulton 's mother Michelle said that the party had nothing to do with her , and that she had n't organised the party . The teenager has said that he intends to pay for the fine , should it come to his mother , though he insists he did nothing wrong and said that he registered the party online , told neigbours and hired bouncers . When asked why the police were bottled , Fulton replied it was because they were trying to ` shut down a good party ' The Fultons ' house is a welfare property owned by Foundation Housing , complicating the situation further as the incident could mean eviction for the family . When asked why the police were bottled , Fulton replied it was because they were trying to ` shut down a good party ' . He said that what happened would not stop him from holding other parties in the future , and the next one would be on New Year 's Eve . Police Minister Liza Hardey said that it had been Mr Fulton 's responsibility to manage the party properly . ` If he ca n't and the police are called , they will use our out of control party legislation to prosecute him to the full extent they can , ' said Minister Hardey . Mr Fulton still plans on hosting a New Years Eve party despite the legal problems his family is facing . On Saturday evening , police were called to the scene on Gambar Court just before midnight following reports of people fighting . When officers arrived , there were an estimated 200 people at the address . Police entered the property and removed several people , while declaring it an ` out of control gathering . ' A 20-year-old man allegedly refused to comply with police instructions and he was charged with obstruct police and disorderly conduct . Another 20-year-old man received facial injuries after being involved in an altercation with another party guest . A Nollamara man , also aged 20 , was arrested at the scene and subsequently charged with two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm . Police detained 16 juveniles and two other men were also issued move on notices . Mr Fulton said police were bottled because they shut the party down . Police detained 16 juveniles after the party was stopped . | Martin Fulton , 16 , invited 500 people to an out-of-control party on Saturday night which had to be shut down by police . 30 police officers who moved in to shut down the party were bottled . Fulton denies he was responsible and says that police are to blame . As he is a minor , his mother is legally responsible and could face a fine of up to $ 12,000 . The Fulton 's home is a welfare house , and they could face eviction . 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Teenagers will be able to study 2,000 years of immigration to Britain as part of plans for a new history GCSE . Those studying the module will learn about the reasons for immigration , the experience of migrants and their impact on the country . The OCR exam board , which has drawn up the proposals , said pupils would discover parallels to the modern day . Melting pot : GCSE students will learn about how London has been a destination for migrants for hundreds of years . Pictured , a 17th Century image of arrivals on the River Thames by the Tower of London . They may be ` surprised to learn ' that the black population of London potentially numbered up to 15,000 in the 1750s , and that at least ten languages were used across medieval England . Pupils will study the history of immigration to Britain from Roman times to the modern day , including arrivals from Syria and eastern Europe . They will be expected to demonstrate that they understand the reasons people migrated to Britain , the experience of migrants in Britain and their impact on Britain . OCR said a ` migration into Britain ' module would be an optional part of a new GCSE history course being introduced in 2016 . It aims to reinvigorate interest in GCSE history amid claims from historians that growing numbers of teenagers are not being taught the subject beyond the age of 14 . The GCSE is being reformed in line with changes brought in by the Coalition , which aim to make exams more rigorous . New courses will be submitted to the Government next year and then taught from 2016 subject to approval from Ofqual , the exams watchdog . Mike Goddard , OCR 's head of history , said : ` Migration is an ideal history topic for GCSE students to study , allowing them to consider fundamental historical concepts such as continuity , change and significance , rooted in the major events of England 's history . Mike Goddard , OCR 's head of history , said the module would require pupils to explore and understand ` the constant shifts in the British population ' - including the arrivals of invaders such as the Romans and Vikings . ` Doing this through the lens of the movement of diverse groups of people has the added benefit of contemporary relevance and will make for a rigorous , stimulating and enjoyable course . ' He said it would require pupils to explore and understand ` the constant shifts in the British population ' . They would study invaders such as the Romans and the Vikings , the effects of the British Empire and immigration arising from attempts to flee persecution including the Huguenots , Jews and , more recently , the Syrians . The GCSE is being reformed in line with changes to qualifications ordered by the Coalition , which is attempting to increase rigour and depth of knowledge . OCR is currently developing two new GCSEs in response to the reforms . One will focus on the ` modern world ' and the second will put more emphasis on a range of historical periods . The proposed new GCSEs will be submitted to the government next year and will be taught from 2016 , subject to approval from Ofqual , the exams watchdog . Mr Goddard said : ` Migration has been a constant and , in many important ways , a defining feature of our history . ` Tracking it thematically over time makes for a complex and fascinating study , will build on recent academic research , and will reveal many new and enlightening aspects of our past . ' | OCR module will be about history of migrants dating to Roman times . It will study little-known 15,000-strong black community in 1750s London . Exam board chief said migration is a ` defining feature of our history ' | [[0, 104], [752, 824], [564, 681], [564, 568], [588, 596], [599, 751], [3124, 3139], [3144, 3240]] |
It 's like a scene from a movie . This classic log cabin could easily be crowned the best in the world as it looks like something straight from a nostalgic family film . The traditional wooden hut ticks all the boxes with its quaint characteristics and idyllic surroundings , cloaked in a glowing magical mist . The idyllic Headwaters Camp Guest Cabin looks as though it belongs in a nostalgic family film . Designed by architect Daniel Turvey , the wooden hut is a five-bedroom dwelling with traditional interiors . The Headwaters Camp Guest Cabin 's natural features include a stair bannister created from elk horns , furniture crafted from locally-sourced wood , and beams made from entire timber logs . And in a stark visual contrast to the traditional interior , a pool table sits proud of place in the cabin 's living area , bringing a touch of the modern world . The hidden gem in the Yellowstone Park in Big Sky , Montana , US , is a five-bedroom yesteryear dwelling , which gives guests the opportunity to relax among exquisite surroundings , deep within the Madison Mountain Range . The premium cabins at Headwater from from $ 270 -LRB- # 171 -RRB- a night and are the perfect spot to get away from it all . Decor accents have been crafted from elk horns and furniture was built from locally sourced wood . The fully-insulated cabin , which has a floor space of 1800 square feet , has three bedrooms , two bathrooms , an open kitchen and dining area as well as a coat and boat room for coming in from the great outdoors . Inside , the walls disappear seamlessly into a structure that appears to be built 100 years earlier , with reclaimed finishes of dove-tailed timber planks and dry stacked stone - completed by talent sourced from artisans and craftsman who live throughout the region . Four ponds each connected by man-made streams , accommodate heat exchange plates that serve the heating of the cabin , while Lone Mountain looms overhead , sheltering those inside from visual and weather extremes . The 1800 square foot home is the perfect for any season - from a festive holiday house to a summer getaway . ` Really what makes this project so special was the commitment on behalf of all the parties to push Headwaters Camp to a level that currently has no equal , ' architect Daniel Turvey wrote on his website . ` In the big picture of things , the end product is a reflection of an owner 's exceptional vision and directive . ' The low-energy design has resulted in a unique , sustainable and one-of-a-kind LEED Platinum dwelling - the third home in the State to receive any form of certification . The guest cabin has won an array of awards , including Mountain Livings ` Most Responsible Project of the Year ' award in 12 US states , Respect for Cultural Heritage , Utilization of Historic Architecture , Natural Beauty and the incorporation of Sustainable Design Principals . | Architect Daniel Turvey designed the traditional , yet low-energy home . 1,800-square foot cabin has 5 bedrooms , 2 bathrooms , coat and boat room . Interiors accented with elk horns and locally-sourced wood furnishings . Breathtaking views from all sides out across Yellowstone Park in Montana , USA . | [[408, 443], [446, 516], [870, 919], [937, 1092], [1317, 1342], [1391, 1491], [1471, 1531], [446, 516], [517, 629], [620, 663], [1218, 1278], [1269, 1316]] |
Anderson Cooper has explained his mysterious disappearance from the air on Monday night , explaining that he had to undergo emergency surgery . The 47-year-old was absent from his show Anderson Cooper 360 yesterday , but there was no explanation as to why . The popular anchor took to Twitter to clear the air and calm his fans , posting that he had undergone surgery to remove his appendix on Sunday . In recovery : Anderson Cooper underwent emergency surgery to remove his appendix on Sunday night . The New York-born journalist was nowhere to be seen during Monday night 's show , and had been substituted for John Berman . Despite Anderson Cooper 's notable absence , Mr Berman made no mention of him during the show 's opening or closing . Instead , the anchor himself explained on social media : ` I 'll be back on air tomorrow . ` Had an appendicitis and had to have sudden surgery last night . ' Appendicitis can become life threatening if the appendix bursts , which is why surgery is carried out urgently once the condition has been established . Appendectomies are the most common emergency operation performed in the US , with more 300,000 per year undergoing the surgery . Meanwhile , the surreal feud between Anderson Cooper and Billy Corgan has been taken to the next level by the Smashing Pumpkins singer . Last month , Mr Cooper made a joke about Mr Corgan losing his rocker credentials by posing on a cat magazine with his pets , a pair of Siamese called Sammi and Mr Thom . The Smashing Pumpkins frontman did not take the joke lightly , calling Mr Cooper a ` globalist shill ' in a tweet . But it seems Billy Corgan was not satisfied with a tweet , making his feelings about the news anchor clear via merchandise sold at his concerts . At Smashing Pumpkins 's show on Wednesday night , a T-shirt on sale featured a picture of Corgan 's pet cats , captioned : ` F *** You Anderson Cooper . ' | Anderson Cooper unexplained absence from show cleared up . The 47-year-old underwent emergency appendix surgery on Sunday . Cooper took to Twitter to calm fans , saying he will be back tonight . | [[0, 63], [101, 143], [0, 15], [90, 143], [258, 276], [330, 402], [403, 405], [417, 501], [838, 841], [862, 901], [258, 327], [755, 765], [774, 799]] |
It might not look like your standard hotel , but this 18 square metre -LRB- 194 square feet -RRB- container has everything that a guest would want . There is a double bed , a sitting area , a bathroom with shower , a veranda and even breakfast served in the morning . What it not normal , however , is that it is moveable . Hotel chain , Scandic , has just introduced their portable hotel room : the Scandic ` To Go ' The moveable hotel room was first launched in June 2014 and has visited locations all over Scandinavia . The portable hotel is the latest marketing gimmick by Swedish hotel chain , Scandic . Scandic ` To Go ' was launched in June 2014 and has so far visited locations all over Scandinavia . It has stood in central Stockholm , in Trondheim in central Norway , on a beach in Southern Sweden and by a lake in Finland . Today it 's being positioned onto a marina in Djurgarden , a leafy green island in central Stockholm . The sheer logistics of putting the container in place does limit location options somewhat . Scandic says guests ' preferred spot has to be accessible by road or by boat - and of course be big enough to accommodate the room . So a request for the top of a high mountain is unlikely to be approved . Potential guests can request where they would like the hotel to be set up , but certain locations may not be possible . So far , the hotel has stood in central Stockholm , in Trondheim in central Norway and on a beach in Finland . Eva Zall , a 33-year-old property developer , applied to stay in the hotel several months ago . In her application she said that she would be happy with any central Stockholm location . Scandic then found the Djurgarden location and asked whether she was happy to spend a night there . Keen to have a night away from the children with her husband she agreed . The room costs 2500 kronor per night -LRB- # 220 -RRB- , which places it in the middle to high end price range of Stockholm hotel rooms . But Zall says the view of central Stockholm and the waterfront from the veranda is priceless . ' I do n't think you will get this view in any other hotel room . It is really a once in a lifetime opportunity . ' After looking through the container she says she is also impressed by how the room looks . The room itself costs about USD $ 347 or # 220 , putting it on the higher side of hotel prices in Sweden . Room with a view ! There is a sitting area , a bathroom with shower , and even a veranda to enjoy . ` First I had a look at the back before coming around to check it out . And it exceeds all expectations . ' The container has a water tank and a sewage tank . In most locations Scandic plugs it in to a local electricity source , but for remote locations there is a generator that can be used . ` This is really a combination of two trends that we have seen developing , ' says Johan Michelson , Scandic Vice President of Brand and Products . ` The first is the ` To Go ' trend . You take things with you wherever you want to go . You take your coffee and your sushi to wherever you want . And the second large trend is the pursuit of experiences . People have already experienced so much so just checking in to a regular hotel room is not enough anymore . So this is an answer to that particular trend , this is an experience beyond the regular . ' Recent locations where the room was placed include a theme park in central Sweden in September and at a golf course in Southern Sweden in early October . But there are still some days available where guests can apply for their own preferred locations . In even more remote locations , a generator can be used to provide electricity to the pod . There are still some dates available where guests can apply to have it set up in their own preferred locations . While it may be a brilliant marketing gimmick for the hotel chain , there 's no denying it 's also a fantastic idea . Michelson says that they do get some unorthodox requests , some of which they have to reject for logistical , or legal , reasons . ` The strangest request we have had was from a prisoner . He wanted to put it up in the prison . That would have been a rather strange place for it . But I guess it could also be some sort of advanced escape attempt , I guess he could have tried to go out with it when we removed it . ' Breakfast is delivered by Scandic staff each morning and for some locations , such as central Stockholm , Scandic also provides security guards to keep an eye on the container . With all the additional expenses Scandic does not make much profit on the project , but profit was never the idea according to Michelson . ` Of course we wo n't make much money out of this project . But we learn a lot about our guests and we are at the cutting edge of the expansion of available offers . That also means a lot , ' he says . According to a 2013 report by the Stockholm Visitors Board , Stockholm is the Nordic region 's most popular tourist destination with 11-million overnight stays in 2013 , an increase by 2.5 percent compared to 2012 . The majority of people visiting Stockholm are domestic tourists and business travellers followed by tourists from Germany , the UK and Norway . There are currently nearly 300 hotels in greater Stockholm with a capacity of around 30,000 rooms a night . Eva Camel , marketing manager for Visit Stockholm says that the Scandic ` To Go ' concept is a marketing gimmick for the Scandic hotel chain . ` This is a clever piece of marketing of course . They want people to talk about them . But of course , it is also very exciting . ` It is like a caravan but without wheels - you decide where you want to go . I 've seen pictures and it looks great and of course it is fantastic to be able to choose where you live and wake up in the morning . ' Visitors can request a location and book at ScandicHotels.com . | Scandic 's ` To Go ' hotel room is an 18 square metre portable container . Guests can request it to be set up in almost any Scandinavian location . Offers double bed , bathroom with shower , electricity and a veranda . 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Tony Abbott has been asked if he 's concerned about being a ` one term wonder ' as the latest opinion poll shows his approval rating has hit its lowest point in five months . The Prime Minister appeared on Channel Nine 's Today show on Tuesday morning and faced a barrage of questions from host Karl Stefanovic over his controversial budget decisions . As Mr Abbott took aim at the Labor party saying they were trying to sabotage the government 's budget and he wished they were n't ` in such a feral mood ' , Stefanovic hit back by saying he was exactly the same in Opposition . Scroll down for video . Prime Minister Tony Abbott approval rating has hit its lowest point in five months , the latest Newspoll shows . ` With respect you were fairly feral in Opposition were n't you , I mean the greatest respect by that , and ... why would -LRB- Bill Shorten -RRB- do anything different when it worked for you ? ' Stefanovic asked . ` The reality here is that the budget position is in a shambles and every day it does get worse . ` No one is buying what you are selling , what you are laying down . That is the problem . ' Mr Abbott defended his government 's budget saying it was n't in ` shambles ' and said the budget has been under control since the Liberal party were elected to government . ` The carbon tax has been successfully repealed , the mining tax has been successfully repealed , the boats are stopping , free trade agreements are being negotiated , ' he said . ` Sure the polls are n't great but no one said the task of budget repair would be easy . ' I do n't pretend this parliament has been easy for us ... but we have already made substantial changes . ' The Prime Minister appeared on Channel Nine 's Today show on Tuesday morning and faced a barrage of questions from host Karl Stefanovic over his controversial budget decisions . Mr Abbott took aim at the Labor party saying they were trying to sabotage the government 's budget and he wished they were n't ` in such a feral mood ' It follows the latest opinion polls , conducted for News Corp at the weekend , that reported a drop in the prime minister 's satisfaction rating for a fourth consecutive month , giving him 33 per cent . Opposition Leader Bill Shorten remains the preferred prime minister , with his level unchanged at 39 per cent . The government and opposition are tied for the primary vote on 37 per cent each after the coalition picked up a point and the opposition lost two . Labor maintained in front on a two-party-preferred basis , leading 54 to 46 per cent . The latest opinion poll results follow a ragged week for the Liberal party , which centred around the controversial cuts to the ABC and confusion over whether the government was shelving the GP $ 7 co-payment . Opposition Leader Bill Shorten -LRB- left -RRB- remains the preferred prime minister and Labor maintained its lead on a two-party-preferred basis . The latest opinion poll follows a ragged week for the Liberal party , which centred around the controversial cuts to the ABC and confusion over whether the government was shelving the GP $ 7 co-payment . In Tuesday 's interview on Today , the prime minister said issues handled without needing parliamentary approval had been effective . ` We 're repairing the budget and Labor is doing its best to sabotage ... I 'm not complaining because that 's the Senate the people elected , ' Mr Abbott said . ` Look at the way we 've handled foreign policy issues like MH17 and MH370 , look at the way we 've handled the foreign fighters threats . ` Sure it gets tougher when you have to negotiate your legislation past your political opponents in the Senate and I wish the Labor party was n't in such a feral mood . ' When asked if he was concerned about being a ` one term wonder ' , Mr Abbott drew on former Prime Minister John Howard 's first term . ' I was a member of the Howard Government . They did n't look too flash in its first term . It went on to be the most successful , ' he said . ' I think the Australian people can be confident that they 've had a good year under their belt . We 're getting fundamentals right and we are delivering for the people of Australia . ' Mr Abbott said on Tuesday the Liberal party were trying to repair the budget , but Labor and Bill Shorten were doing its best to sabotage it . | Tony Abbott 's approval rating sits at 33 per cent , according to a Newspoll survey conducted at the weekend . Opposition Leader Bill Shorten remains the preferred prime minister , with his level unchanged at 39 per cent . It follows a ragged week for the Liberal party , including ABC budget cuts . Mr Abbott denied suggestions his government 's budget was in shambles on Tuesday during a television interview . | [[0, 174], [83, 165], [107, 174], [604, 686], [689, 716], [2005, 2007], [2183, 2207], [2208, 2275], [2555, 2629], [2612, 2629], [2638, 2700], [2914, 2981], [2964, 2981], [2990, 3052], [1123, 1198]] |
The world 's most enviable bodies arrived in London on Sunday and are set to dazzle spectators at the Victoria 's Secret fashion show . Pictured wearing low-slung skinny jeans and T-shirts advertising the London event , the women are n't just a collection of pretty faces and perfect figures . Amongst the 40 Angels are some of the world 's richest models too . So how do these long-limbed , perfectly-blow-dried beauties rank in terms of bank balance ? Scroll down for video . The Victoria Secrets Angels outside the London store ahead of tomorrow 's fashion show : -LRB- Tier One -RRB- Irina Sharipova , Eniko Mihalik , Bregje Heinen , Grace Mahary , Ieva Laguna , Sigrid Agren , Imaan Hamman , Kasia Struss , Maud Weizen , Magalena Frackowiak and Kate Grigorieva . -LRB- Tier Two -RRB- Daniela Braga , Yumi Lambert , Izabel Goulart , Barbara Fialho , Taylor Hill , Cindy Bruna , Maria Borges , unknown , Blanca Pailla , Devon Windsor , Sui He and Romee Strjid . -LRB- Tier Three -RRB- Isabeli Fontanta , Josephine Skriver , Jasmine Tookes , Jac Jagaciak , Stella Maxwell , Lais Ribeiro , Sara Sampaio , Kelly Gale , Jacquelyn Jabionski , Martha Hunt , Ming Xi , Shania Shaik -LRB- Pavement Level -RRB- Constance Jablonski , Joan Smalls , Doutzen Kroes , Lily Adridge , Behati Prinsloo , Alessandra Ambrosio , Candice Swanepoel , Elsa Hosk , Adriana Lima , Karlie Kloss , Lily Donaldson , Jourdan Dunn , Devon Windsor . Amongst the Victoria 's Secret Angels are top earners , including -LRB- front row 6th left to right -RRB- Elsa Hosk , Jourdan Dunn , Karlie Kloss , Candice Swanepoel , Doutzen Kroes , Lily Aldridge , Adriana Lima , Behati Prinsloo , Alessandra Ambrosio , Joan Smalls and Lily Donaldson . Joint first place : Doutzen Kroes and Adriana Lima : $ 8m -LRB- # 5m -RRB- . In joint first place are Doutzen Kroes and Adriana Lima , who each raked in $ 8m in earnings this year and came joint second on Forbes list of top-earning models . Only Gisele Bundchen out-earned them with her $ 47m paycheck . Doutzen from Holland has appeared in campaigns for brands including Gucci , Dolce & Gabbana , Valentino , Versace , and Tiffany & Co. . The 29-year-old mother-of-two is known for her curves . Previously she 's said that despite her figure making it hard for her to fit into designer sample sizes , she refused to give into pressure to lose weight . Instead the Dutch beauty has built her career around having curves and is now a top player in the industry . Twenty-nine-year-old mother-of-two , Doutzen Kroes from Holland is the top-earning Angel -LRB- together with Adriana Lima -RRB- . She 's raked in $ 8million this year and came joint second on Forbes list of top-earning models . Doutzen has appeared in campaigns for Gucci , Dolce & Gabbana , Valentino , Versace , and Tiffany & Co. and is known for her curves . Adriana , joint top earner , has been a Victoria 's Secret Angel since 2000 . The 33-year-old Brazilian model and actress and her trademark exotic looks have stood her in good stead in the modelling world . Third place : Alessandra Ambrosio : $ 5m -LRB- # 3m -RRB- . Next in line to the the throne in third place is Alessandra Ambrosio , 33 , from Brazil , who is also a frequent name on the Forbes top earners . This year she was number eight on the list with estimated earnings of $ 5m -LRB- # 3m -RRB- . Adriana Lima , the world 's second highest-earning model , pocketed $ 8m last year and is the top Angel earner -LRB- together with Doutzen Kroes -RRB- . Left : Adriana Lima at the Victoria 's Secret photocall today . Right : Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio , both from Brazil , pictured together before leaving America for London on their pink Victoria 's Secret jet . The mum-of-two is has made a few headlines for Victoria 's Secret . In the 2008 she walked the runway three months after giving birth to her first child . And in 2011 she appeared in the show while pregnant with her second child . She was also wearing the brand 's trademark wings on her back at the time , which weigh 30lbs . Joint fourth place : Karlie Kloss and Jordan Dunn : $ 4m -LRB- # 2.5 m -RRB- . At only 21 , Karlie Kloss is one to watch and comes in joint fourth place with Jordan Dunn . They both earned $ 4m -LRB- # 2.5 m -RRB- last year , putting them in the joint 12th place spot on the Forbes list of top model earners . Model Alessandra Ambrosio from Brazil in discussion at the Victoria 's Secret shop on New Bond Street in central London today . Left : Alessandra at her hotel in London on Sunday night ahead looking more casual after a long flight ; Right : Alessandra puckering up with Candice Swanepoel at Monday 's photocall . Left and right : In 2011 Alessandra appeared on the Victoria 's Secret catwalk while pregnant with her second child and even donned the brand 's trademark wings -LRB- left -RRB- , which weighed 30lbs . This year alone , American Karlie has starred in campaigns for Nike , Donna Karen , Jean Paul-Gaultier , Lancaster and Chanel Coco Noir Fragrance campaigns . She also designs her own denim range for Frame Denim - the Forever Karlie jeans collection - and has worked on an eyewear collaboration with Warby Parker . Then as if the year was n't already going well enough , in September 2014 , she was officially named the new face of L'Oreal . Lucky she 's found time to fly in to London for the Victoria 's Secret show . The model recently gave fans a look inside her Manhattan townhouse , which was photographed by The Coveteur magazine . Karlie posed in many of her favourite fashion items including dresses by Reformation and Gucci handbags . Left : American model Karlie Kloss wears a T-shirt with the slogan ` The Angels have landed ' at today 's photocall ; Right : Blowing a kiss at the photocall . The American model has been the face of the Nike , Donna Karen , Jean Paul-Gaultier , Lancaster and Chanel Coco Noir Fragrance campaigns this year alone . In true Biritsh style Karlie and Lily enjoy a drop of tea at The London EDITION Hotel ahead of tomorrow 's Victoria 's Secret fashion show . Left : Dressed down on her arrival in London yesterday ; Right : Pictured in her Manhattan apartment , where she moved last year . British-born Jourdan was famously discovered in Primark in 2006 and in 2008 became the first black model to walk a Prada runway in over a decade . She 's now the face of beauty brand Maybelline and has worked on campaigns for Burberry and Saint Laurent . Sixth place : Candice Swanepoel : $ 3m -LRB- # 1.91 m -RRB- . Sixth in-line to the richest angel title is 26-year-old South African model , Candice Swanepoel , who earned an estimated $ 3 million this year and is the world 's sixteenth highest earning model . Candice became a Victoria 's Secret Angel in 2010 , has also modeled for the Kardashians ' swimwear line and last year graced the cover of the Victoria 's Secret swimwear catalogue . Left : British born Jourdan Dunn is joint fifth on our list of top earning Angels ; Right : South African , Candice Swanepoel , comes sixth . Seventh place : Behati Prinsloo : Worth $ 3m -LRB- # 1.91 m -RRB- . Namibian model Behati Prinsloo , takes the number seven slot . According to online sources the model is worth $ 3m -LRB- # 1.91 m -RRB- . The 23-year-old married Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine in Mexico earlier this year . Recently , the model revealed a tattoo on her wedding finger so that she 'll always be reminded of her hubby . Behati has walked in fashion shows for Chanel , Prada , Louis Vuitton , Zac Posen , MaxMara , Lacoste and Miu Miu . She 's also graced the covers of Russian Vogue , Mexican Vogue and Spanish Vogue as well as French , Swedish & Italian Elle and been the face of campaign for mega brands including Chanel , H&M , Hugo Boss , Kurt Geiger , Marc by Marc Jacobs Lacoste and Tommy Hilfiger . Left : Namibian-born Behati Prinsloo -LRB- pictured at the London EDITION hotel -RRB- is the eighth highest earning Angel ; Right : Lily Aldrdige comes in ninth place . The American model started earning her modelling stripes in advertising campaigns for American high street brands including The Gap , Levi 's and Abercrombie & Fitch . Left : American model Lily Aldrdige at her wedding to King 's of Leon frontman Caleb Followill ; Right : On the Victoria 's Secret catwalk in 2012 . Eighth place : Lily Aldridge : Worth $ 2m -LRB- # 1.3 m -RRB- . In eighth place is American model Lily Aldridge , worth an estimated $ 2m -LRB- # 1.3 m -RRB- . Married to King 's of Leon frontman Caleb Followill , Lily started earning her modelling stripes in advertising campaigns for American high street brands including Gap , Levi 's and Abercrombie & Fitch . She 's since graduated to the big time - and has appeared on catwalks and on the pages of fashion magazines including Vogue and Elle . As well as earning her Victoria Secret 's Angel wings in 2010 , she 's also a Sports Illustrated favourite for their swimsuit issue . Joint ninth place : Elsa Hosk and Lily Donaldson . In joint ninth place , are Elsa Hosk and Lily Donaldson . Despite not having much information about their bank balances , these are two models whose star is on the rise . Londoner Lily Donaldson , 27 , has been the face of Mulberry and has appeared on the cover of American Vogue . Swedish Elsa , 23 , meanwhile , gave up her career as a pro basketball player to become a model . Although she was given the opportunity to model as a teenager , she chose to finish school first and focus on basketball before launching her catwalk career . Lily Donaldson , 27 , in London today -LRB- left -RRB- and strutting her stuff on the Victoria 's Secret glitter catwalk -LRB- right -RRB- . Elsa Hosk -LRB- far left -RRB- with fellow Angels -LRB- left to right -RRB- Jourdan Dunn , Karlie Kloss , Candice Swanepoel , Doutzen Kroes and Lily Aldridge . | The world 's most enviable bodies arrived in London on Sunday for the Victoria 's Secret fashion show . 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Gordon Brown came close to losing his sight when he was in No 10 , the former prime minister hinted last night . He made the admission in his Kirkcaldy constituency , as he confirmed he will not stand for re-election in May . Mr Brown said goodbye with his wife Sarah and young sons Fraser and John -- as he did when leaving Downing Street in 2010 . Scroll down for video . Standing down : Today Gordon Brown -LRB- left -RRB- , joined by his wife Sarah and sons John , 11 , and Fraser , eight , said it was time to let a ` new person with new ideas ' take over - and he will not return to frontline politics . Emotional : Gordon Brown told supporters he would continue to campaign on issues close to his heart . In a highly personal speech , he told of the pain the couple suffered when they lost their first child , Jennifer , shortly after her birth . He also revealed that problems with his eyesight in Downing Street were more serious than previously admitted . The former Labour leader suffered a serious rugby accident at the age of 16 which blinded him in one eye , and he required lengthy treatment to save the sight in the other . In 2009 , Downing Street confirmed that medical checks had picked up minor retinal tears in Mr Brown 's good eye -- but at the time he said there had been ` absolutely no deterioration ' in his eyesight . Traditional : Mr Brown spoke in the Old Kirk in Kirkcaldy , the oldest church in his constituency town . ` Although I 'm standing down from public office I want to renew my commitment to public service , ' he added . Support : Mr Brown hugging his wife Sarah ahead of the speech , which drew praise from former opponents . Yet last night Mr Brown revealed that surgeon Hector Chawla , who saved his eyesight as a boy , came to his aid . He said : ` When I was in Downing Street and he was retired and they discovered there were tears ... he came to help me again . ' He told 200 assembled friends and Labour Party members at the Old Kirk church : ` I will not forget , Sarah will not forget , the strength you gave us when our daughter Jennifer was born and then died . ' As his wife looked on , he added : ` For her love and for her support in every campaign we 've done -- national elections , local elections -- Sarah was incredible in giving me support and supporting the Labour Party . ' Friends said Mr Brown wanted to go out on a high , just weeks after making a critical intervention in the Scottish independence referendum to secure the future of the United Kingdom . David Cameron , who replaced Mr Brown in May 2010 , said : ` Gordon has given a huge amount in terms of public service and his contribution in government and in Parliament ' Family portrait : Mr Brown said he would remain in Fife , adding : ` It is Fife where our home is and where we will be , where our children John and Fraser , who are here tonight , are happily at school ' Then and now : Mr Brown leaving Downing Street with his wife and two children after his defeat in May 2010 . They also said the former prime minister still harbours ambitions to take on one more major international role , such as leading the International Monetary Fund , before he retires for good . According to Labour sources , Ed Miliband approached Mr Brown in the immediate aftermath of Scotland 's referendum to see if he would consider taking over the moribund Scottish Labour Party . But Mr Brown declined , saying publicly that he was ` too old to be the comeback kid ... and I 'm too young to be an elder statesman as well ' . Mr Brown , who has served in the Commons for over 30 years , will not take a seat in the Lords . Instead , he said he will focus on his role as a UN ambassador for education , as well as his and his wife 's other charity work . Mr Brown married his wife Sarah in 2000 and they have two sons , John and James . A baby girl , Jennifer , was born prematurely and died in January 2002 . Mr Brown served as Chancellor under Tony Blair for 10 years , during which the two men repeatedly clashed about when the Prime Minister would step aside to make way for his old friend . However , he indicated he would return to front-line politics to keep Britain in the EU , should a referendum take place , adding : ` Although I 'm standing down from public office , I want to renew my commitment to public service . ' Mr Miliband last night hailed his predecessor as a ` towering figure ' in the Labour Party and British politics . David Cameron , who defeated Mr Brown at the last general election , said he ` wished him well ' . Mr Brown , 63 , had been widely expected to step down from Parliament in May . He has made only fleeting appearances at Westminster since leading Labour to a crushing defeat in 2010 . When he left office Britain had one of the biggest budget deficits in the developed world , which politicians on all sides are still grappling with . However , friends insist that history will be kinder to a man who helped broker a rescue package for the world economy when it stood on the brink of collapse . Mr Brown entered the House of Commons in 1983 when he won a majority of 11,000 in Dunfermline East . After Labour 's landslide election victory in 1997 , Gordon Brown became Chancellor of the Exchequer . After years of waiting to become Prime Minister , Mr Brown finally entered No 10 on June 27 , 2007 . The second son of Rev Dr John Ebenezer Brown , a Church of Scotland minister , Gordon Brown was brought up in Kirkcaldy , a small coastal town north of Edinburgh in Scotland . At the age of 16 , he joined Edinburgh University to study history becoming the youngest undergraduate there since the war . He became a Labour MP for Dunfermline East at the second attempt in 1983 with a majority of 11,000 , after briefly working as a lecturer and TV reporter , and began forging an alliance with fellow MP Tony Blair and Peter Mandelson . Gordon Brown enjoyed a mixed relationship with Tony Blair and craved the leadership for many years . He was made chancellor in 1992 , choosing not to stand for leadership thereby clearing the way for Blair , on the understanding he would retain power at some point . After Labour 's 1997 landslide victory , Brown became the most powerful chancellor in modern times . But he never stopped coveting the top job and spend much of the next 10 years pushing Blair to make good on their deal . When Blair finally stood down in 2007 , after winning three Labour election victories , Brown was made party leader , and prime minister , without a contest . While on the campaign trail in Rochdale ahead of the 2010 general election , Mr Brown was caught on microphone describing local pensioner Gillian Duffy as ` bigoted ' when she quizzed him about immigration . However he found the job he had so craved more difficult than he envisaged and he struggled , particularly with the onset of the global recession in 2008 . After a disastrous showing in the local and European elections in 2009 , he lost the 2010 general election campaign after losing more than 90 Labour MPs in what was Labour 's worst electoral performance since Michael Foot in 1983 . Mr Brown returned to the front line political stage for the Scottish referendum and played a crucial role in keeping the Union with a barnstorming speech in Glasgow the day before votes were cast . | Gordon Brown formally announced plans to stand down tonight . He told Kirckcaldy voters it was time for ` new person with new ideas ' He added he will decline any invitation to join the House of Lords . Friends said he wants to bow out ` on a high ' after independence fight . Cameron and Miliband paid tribute for his years of public service . | [[170, 225], [1461, 1498], [113, 164], [495, 566], [3539, 3547], [3600, 3635], [2338, 2476], [2522, 2535], [2574, 2578], [2583, 2693], [2581, 2693]] |
Gerard Depardieu shocked an audience at what was meant to be a solemn First World War commemoration by turning up ` scandalously drunk ' . The 65-year-old movie legend 's shambolic performance follows his admission that he sometimes drinks up to 14 bottles of wine a day . On Sunday evening Depardieu was due to read out poetry by the French poet-singer known as Barbara -- who survived France 's wartime Holocaust -- at the event in Brussels . Scroll down for video . Gerard Depardieu shocked an audience at what was meant to be a solemn First World War commemoration by turning up ` scandalously drunk ' Depardieu was due to read out poetry by the French poet-singer known as Barbara -- who survived France 's wartime Holocaust -- at the event in Brussels . But he shocked audiences by gesticulating and swearing . Within a few seconds of arriving on stage , Depardieu had ignored much of the prepared text , and was waiving his hands in the air while telling jokes , shouting , and using uncouth language . The solemn words and music recital at the historic Flagey venue was also due to include the work of Depardieu 's late son , Guillaume , who died tragically in 2008 . But within a few seconds of arriving on stage , Depardieu had ignored much of the prepared text , and was waiving his hands in the air while telling jokes , shouting , and using uncouth language . A translation reveals what he is saying . He told the audience : ' I will tell you that I am helping you here , here and elsewhere , and elsewhere . ' I see there are people who say aaaaah da da da . ` My god what do they know ? what do they know about love for Europe ? ' I would like ... to be strong ... I think it can be done ... I think it can be done . ` Stop Gerard ! But I do nothing , I am doing nothing . I am not a politician . ` They are sh ** , they are sh ** . ' I am going to finish with a Flemish poet who is extraordinary . ' Although some members of the audience appreciated the change in tone , and clapped and laughed , others were far from impressed . ` Gerard Depardieu was visibly drunk to say the least , ' one spectator told Brussel 's La Capitale . ` He started off by finding it difficult to find words of welcome . ` Then , he read the same sentence once , twice , and then three times ! Then he left the text that he was reading to digress on to the subject of politics in Belgium . ` Then , a little later , he asked what page he was on . Although some members of the audience appreciated the change in tone , and clapped and laughed , others were far from impressed ` Audience members said he left the text that he was reading to digress on to the subject of politics in Belgium , then had to ask what page he was on . Finally , the show had to be stopped after half-an-hour , with other audience members tweeting words such as ` scandalous ' and ` shame ' He also called for a chair , ' said the spectator , who provided a video of part of the debacle . Finally , the show had to be stopped after half-an-hour , with other audience members tweeting words such as ` scandalous ' and ` shame ' . In September , Depardieu told an interviewer : ` I ca n't drink like a normal person . I can absorb 12 , 13 , 14 bottles per day . ` In the morning , it starts at home with champagne or red wine before 10am , then again champagne . ' Depardieu was last year banned from an Air France flight for urinating in the aisle as it prepared to take off , forcing the plane to turn back . A passenger on the flight said Depardieu appeared to be drunk and insisted he be allowed to use the bathroom during takeoff , when passengers must remain seated . Depardieu , who took Russian citizenship in January 2013 as a protest against France 's 75 per cent tax on the rich , underwent a quintuple heart bypass operation 14 years ago . The 65-year-old movie legend 's shambolic performance follows his admission that he sometimes drinks up to 14 bottles of wine a day . Depardieu , who took Russian citizenship in January 2013 as a protest against France 's 75 per cent tax on the rich , underwent a quintuple heart bypass operation 14 years ago . He recently revealed he was once a rent boy , a petty thief who served three weeks in prison for stealing a car and also turned his hand to grave robbing before being saved from destitution by a gay theatre talent spotter who paid for him to study French drama . The 65-year-old award-winning actor makes his confessions confessions in his autobiography , called ` it happened like that ' -LRB- Ca c'est fait comme ca -RRB- in which he also tells of his unexpected friendship with Vladimir Putin , the Russian president and the death of his son Guillaume in 2008 . Depardieu , who became a household name in Britain for his role in the 1990 romantic comedy Green Card alongside Andie MacDowell , reveals as a toddler he became accustomed to hearing his mother tell him about her attempts to abort him using knitting needles adding : ` And to think I almost killed you . ' His family was so poor that as a child he helped deliver his siblings as his parents could not afford a midwife . Depardieu writes he began to wander the streets when he was just 10 but could easily pass for being 15 - and quickly realised he was attractive to men . He said : ` I 've known since I was very young that I please homosexuals ' and added when men approached , asking for sex , ' I would ask them for money ' . He also admits he occasionally helped a man to dig up newly buried bodies in the cemetery and steal jewellery and shoes from them . | Depardieu was due to read out solemn poetry at the event in Brussels . Recital of work by poet Barbara and Depardieu 's late son , Guillaume . Depardieu ignored much of the text , and waived his hands in the air . Video shows him telling jokes , shouting , and using uncouth language . Follows admission he sometimes drinks up to 14 bottles of wine a day . | [[273, 353], [606, 668], [273, 353], [331, 370], [646, 685], [1010, 1131], [817, 858], [861, 908], [1180, 1221], [1224, 1271], [764, 816], [817, 858], [861, 870], [915, 1009], [1180, 1221], [1224, 1233], [1278, 1372], [139, 272], [220, 272], [3186, 3229], [3820, 3953], [3901, 3953]] |
A new garden city is to be built in Oxfordshire as part of the Coalition 's plans to deal with the housing shortage , Nick Clegg has confirmed . Bicester has been chosen as the site for the new town , which will have up to 13,000 new homes . The proposals will be outlined in the National Infrastructure Plan being published tomorrow when ministers are also set to announce a range of other housing measures . The # 100m new garden city , with 13,000 new homes will be developed in Bicester , pictured , . Earlier this year , the Government announced that Ebbsfleet in Kent had been picked to become the first modern garden city . Bicester expressed an interest in following suit and is in line for a new railway station to serve the expanded population as part of rail plans previously announced by the Deputy Prime Minister . Mr Clegg told the Daily Telegraph : ` The Liberal Democrats have long argued that garden cities are an idea whose time has come again . ' I am delighted that Bicester can now be confirmed as a pioneer in what I hope will be another wave of garden cities in this country . ` This is a significant victory for the approach championed by the Coalition Government - where local areas put their hand up and say we want to become a garden city or garden town . ' Earlier the Government announced that Ebbsfleet in Kent , pictured , would be the first modern garden city . In the 1920s , the then government created so-called garden cities such as Welwyn Garden City , pictured , to create high quality homes in locations within a relatively short distance from London on major rail links . He added : ` Bicester will get help from the Government with both significant capital investment and in helping developers build the amenities that are required to be a true garden town . ' I hope many other towns will follow Bicester 's lead and we will see more garden cities spring up that have the affordable , well-designed homes with proper transport links ; services and amenities , which our young families want and need . ' Under the garden city initiative , a series of new communities with green spaces , sustainable transport and spacious homes will be built . Mr Clegg has previously claimed the Conservatives ` held back the development of garden cities on the scale necessary ' and promised at least ten will be created if the Liberal Democrats are part of the next government . Welwyn Garden City , pictured , was second garden city after Letchworth and one of the first new towns . | Nick Clegg announced the plan for 13,000 new homes in Oxfordshire . The homes are part of the National Infrastructure Plan published tomorrow . Bicester will receive # 100 million of funding to develop the new homes . As well as the new houses , Bicester will receive a new rail station . The Lib Dems believe garden cities can help alleviate the housing crisis . | [[182, 241], [410, 490], [410, 460], [493, 501], [276, 409], [410, 490], [631, 639], [684, 720], [699, 775]] |
Villagers have complained after a Christmas tree made from scaffolding and tinsel was constructed on their green . Residents branded the tree an ` eyesore ' after it was erected next to the main road in the Cambridgeshire village of Haddenham . The tree has been put together using metal scaffolding poles , with tinsel twisted around the structure to form star-shaped branches . Eyesore : The tree has been constructed by wrapping tinsel around a structure made from scaffolding poles . Picturesque : Residents of Haddenham , Cambridgeshire , -LRB- pictured -RRB- have described the tree as ` disapponting ' Matthew Hannigan , 52 , said : ' I could n't believe it when I saw the Christmas tree , it 's a real eyesore right in the centre of the village . ' I do n't understand why other villages have real Christmas trees with lights and yet our tree is constructed out of metal and tinsel , it 's really disappointing . ` It 's on the main road through the village so everyone who drives through will see it and wonder why it 's not real . ' But resident Miranda Pratt , who helped to construct the tree , said it was meant to be ` conceptual ' and ` exciting . ' ` Exciting ' : Residents who helped construct the tree defended the design , saying it was ` conceptual ' She said : ` It was put up for our Festival of Light event to celebrate the start of Christmas which we had in our village at the weekend and was attended by more than 1,000 people . ` We wanted to create a Christmas tree which was conceptual and exciting and I think it 's wonderful . ` It has 24 stars to represent the days of advent and it is part of our Living Advent Calendar which will see different events around the village to raise money for charity . ` There is a traditional Christmas tree with lights opposite in the church . ' Is your village 's tree worse ? Please email [email protected] . | Unusual tree was built next to main road in Haddenham , Cambridgeshire . Outraged residents have said that the metal structure is ` disappointing ' But others defended the tree , saying it was meant to be ` conceptual ' Is your village 's tree worse ? Please email [email protected] . | [[115, 154], [157, 244], [544, 606], [1047, 1069], [1107, 1162], [1165, 1175], [1242, 1268]] |
The Tate Museum has worked with computer game makers to recreate some of its classic paintings and sculptures in Minecraft . Players can download the worlds to their computer to explore , and even play games as they move through the world . The first two maps are inspired by André Derain 's 1906 painting of London , The Pool of London , and Christopher Nevinson 's 1920 painting of New York , Soul of the Soulless City . Taking inspiration from Derain 's painting of ` The Pool of London ' , the Minecraft version of the painting shows a section of the river Thames where ships unloaded cargo and goods were traded . The map allows users to explore London along the Thames as Fauvist painter André Derain did in 1906 to create the original painting . Minecraft was created by Markus Persson in 2009 , before releasing it widely in November 2011 . Players of the game , which is available on PC and Xbox can walk around different terrains , fly and build models using little pixelated blocks . It 's the top online game on Xbox Live , with over two billion hours played on Xbox 360 in the last two years - and almost 17 million copies sold in total . Earlier this year , Microsoft snapped up Mr Persson 's company , Mojang - and the game - for an estimated $ 2.5 billion -LRB- # 1.5 billion -RRB- . He said the decision to sell the company was ` not about the money . It 's about my sanity . ' Jane Burton , Creative Director , Tate Media said : ` Minecraft is a wonderful game which embraces imagination and creativity . ` It has captivated millions of children and young people across the world . ` In playfully reimagining art in Tate Worlds for Minecraft we hope to introduce a new generation to inspirational works from Tate 's collection . ' The virtual environments or ` maps ' known as Tate Worlds are based on paintings and sculptures in the Tate Collection . Players of the video game can explore and undertake activities and challenges that relate to the themes of the art work , or explore how they were made . The first Tate Worlds maps are already available to download for free . The first two maps are inspired by André Derain 's 1906 painting of London , The Pool of London , and Christopher Nevinson 's 1920 painting of New York , Soul of the Soulless City . In Tate Worlds : Soul of the SoullessCity , inspired by the futurist-style painting by Nevinson , players will enter the bustling and fast-changing place of 1920s New York , as depicted in the painting . ` On entering the Tate Worlds map , Minecraft players will board a train taking them past New York landmarks of the time , before they roller-coast into the future as the skyscrapers go up and up , ' the Tate said . In Tate Worlds : Soul of the SoullessCity , inspired by the futurist-style painting by Nevinson , players will enter the bustling and fast-changing place of 1920s New York , as depicted in the painting . On entering the Tate Worlds map , Minecraft players will board a train taking them past New York landmarks of the time , before they roller-coast into the future as the skyscrapers go up and up . ` The sights and sounds of the ` roaring twenties ' will accompany the journey as the players build a skyscraper , join construction workers for a dangerous sky-high lunch , and race to catch a movie . ' Painted in 1920 , the Tate says of the painting : ` New York in the 1920s was a bustling and fast-changing place . ` Its emerging skyscrapers and railways epitomised the dynamism of the modern metropolis , inspiring British artist Christopher Nevinson to paint his Futurist-style painting Soul of the Soulless City in 1920 . ' Six more Tate Worlds maps will be released over the coming year on the themes of ` Play ' , ` Destruction ' and ` Fantasy ' , inspired by well-known artworks including John Singer Sargent 's , Carnation , Lily , Lily , Rose , 1885-6 ; Peter Blake 's , The Toy Shop , 1962 ; John Martin 's , The Destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum , 1822 ; and Cornelia Parker 's , Cold Dark Matter : An Exploded View , 1991 . The second map allows users to explore London along the Thames as Fauvist painter André Derain did in 1906 . Taking inspiration from Derain 's painting of ` The Pool of London ' , a section of the river Thames where ships unloaded cargo and goods were traded , discover historical landmarks in a brightly coloured world , like the painting itself . ` Starting at London Bridge , visit historic sites such as The Tower of London ; climb ` The Queens Pipe ' chimney at St Katharine 's Dock ; and descend into the forgotten river Nickinger that runs beneath the city whilst you search for the pigments Monsieur Derain used in his painting , ' the Tate said . | Players can download the worlds for free to their computer to explore . The first two maps are inspired by paintings of New York and London . | [[125, 185], [2024, 2095], [241, 392], [2096, 2247]] |
Violence broke out on the streets of Brussels today as more than 100,000 people marched against EU-enforced austerity . Water cannons and tear gas were used in the centre of the Belgian capital as riot police tried to bring the situation under control . Fighting broke out soon after the end of a largely peaceful march organised by trade unions and left wing politicians . Scroll down for videos . Riot police use their batons to beat back protesters after a mass demonstration against austerity measures in Brussels , Belgium . Riot policemen charge past burning vehicles during the national trade union demonstration against plans to raise the pension age , slash social security benefits and cancel public sector wage rises . Brussels burning up : Furious demonstrators burn vehicles as they clash with riot police in Brussels in the first mass protest against the new centre-right government 's austerity policies . Conflagration : Water cannons and tear gas were used in the centre of the Belgian capital . A protester poses with a sword in front of a burning bin during the mass demonstrations today . Street fighting : Massed ranks of riot police advance on protesters ' burning barricades . A riot police officer grabs a flare during riots : Around 100,000 Belgians marched through central Brussels . Violent : A policeman crouches over an injured demonstrator as lines of police push back protesters . Protesters hurl rocks and bottles : Fighting broke out soon after the end of a largely peaceful march . Armed : A protester stands in front of burning vehicles with a makeshift club to defend himself from police . A police officer hurt in the confrontation is helped by plainclothes police as colleagues stand guard . A police officer shoves a demonstrator with his shield after the man got caught by advancing police lines . For two hours , the demonstrators had peacefully marched down the main thoroughfares of central Brussels to protest government policies that will raise the pension age , contain wages and cut into public services . But violence broke out at the end of the demonstration as police fired tear gas and water cannon in an effort to clear the streets . No casualties were immediately reported . ` Metal barriers were thrown at the police , together with stones , and then the situation rapidly got worse , ' said demonstrator Gilles Broussard . ` Hundreds of riot police were involved in trying to bring the situation under control - it all got very nasty . ' A new government was elected in Belgium last month and immediately pledged to raise the retirement age , cancel wage rises and cut social security benefits . This was all in line with strict guidelines from Europe , which views austerity as the key to the trading bloc 's future . Provocative : Police fire water cannon at crowds of protesters at the end of a peaceful march through Brussels today . Water cannon fires at the crowds of worker protesters to clear them from the Brussels streets after the demonstration today . Masked protesters prepare to hurl rocks back at police moving in with small shields and truncheons for close-quarter fighting . Riot police attack protesters as they try to clear the streets of Brussels after at least 100,000 workers marched through . Smoke rises from firecrackers as groups of protesters are pushed back by the black-clad armed police . Belgium has a long postwar tradition of collective bargaining between employers and workers , and successive coalition governments representing a full scale of public opinion often have been able to contain social disagreements . But the current coalition , made up of three pro-business parties and the centrist Christian Democrats , is the first in decades that has been able to set such a clear neoliberal free-market agenda . Marchers said the government , which hopes to save the equivalent of more than # 10million , was attacking ordinary people , while avoiding higher taxes for businesses . ` They are hitting the workers , the unemployed . They are not looking for money where it is , I mean , people with a lot of money , ' said Philippe Dubois , who came from the industrial rust belt of Liege . The government says it has been forced to push through stringent austerity measures to keep the budget deficit within European Union constraints and insists that businesses need more lenient tax policies to become more competitive in the global market . The trade unions object to government policies that promise to raise the pension age from 65 to 67 , freeze the automatic link between wages and inflation , and cut public services in a way that would affect the entire population . Working men : Demonstrators in their work wear and faces covered taunt police during the riot earlier today . Taunts : The same protester is seen shrouded in a haze of pink smoke from behind the police lines . Masked protesters stand by an overturned car in streets slick with water presumably from water cannon fired by police . Hundreds of protesters mill around as vehicles burn after violence broke out at the end of a mass march . Tooling up : Protestors gather materials to use to fight back against police during the mass demonstration . A protestor stands in front of a burning car : The demonstration was called by trade union coalitions and left-wing politicians . A protester wearing a flag of the Flanders Firefighters Association over his face gives a thumbs up as he stands in front of a burning car . Injuries : A riot police officer is helped by a colleague after being hurt during a confrontation . The policeman yells with pain , apparently clutching his collarbone , as he 's led away from the front line . Makeshift weapons : A demonstrator hurls a disc-shaped projectile towards police lines during the fighting . Arrests : Riot police officer arrest a demonstrator by carrying him bodily away from the protest . Black smoke rises into the air from the burning vehicles which have been shoved together as barricades . Defiant : A protester stands in front of the burning barricade with his arms raised apparently shouting at lines of police . Confrontation : Smoke from a flare fills the air as demonstrators hurl projectiles towards riot police . One for the album : Protesters take a selfie in front of a burning police motorcycle during the demonstration . Retaliation : Protestors run after they burn a police motorbike . A man waves the Chilean flag in front of the burning motorcycle as demonstrators mill around behind . Mutual aid : Protesters help an injured comrade presumably hurt during clashes with police . In custody : An arrested protestor bleeds as he lays on the ground next to another arrested person . The ACV-CSC Christian trade union coalition boss Marc Leemans told Reuters : ` The signal is clear . People are angry , livid . This government 's policies are totally unbalanced . ' ACV estimated that some 120,000 people had taken to the streets , with the police looking at a figure of more like 100,000 . Slogans on banners included : ` Eliminate the causes of the crisis , not the poor ' , ` Hands off the pension age ' , and ` human need not corporate greed ' . By late afternoon cars and other vehicles could be seen burning in the centre of Brussels . There were also reports of buildings being set on fire , and other property being damaged . ` There are disturbances in the centre of the centre , ' said a Brussels police spokesman . The unexpectedly massive march opens a month-long campaign by the trade unions against the business-friendly governing coalition and is to be capped with a nationwide general strike on December 15 . Despite the opening of government-led talks with employers and unions later Thursday , Socialist trade union leader Rudy De Leeuw vowed to continue the protests for weeks on end . | Fighting broke out after the end of largely peaceful trade union march . New right-wing government was elected in Belgium last month . 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Fighting for his life : Martin Catterall suffered severe head injuries after being knocked unconscious by a gang in Chorley town centre . A new father is on a life support machine after he was savagely beaten up while ` wetting the baby 's head ' on a night out with friends . Martin Catterall , 30 , had been celebrating the birth of his child on Saturday night when he was set upon by a gang in Chorley town centre , Lancashire . The midnight attack left him with severe head injuries and he is currently in a critical condition at the Royal Preston Hospital . Police say his injuries are life-threatening and that he is currently on life support . Four men - two aged 19 , a third aged 20 and the fourth aged 24 , all from nearby Leyland , also Lancashire , were arrested on suspicion of assault and remain in custody . Lancashire Police confirmed the altercation involved ' a number of men ' and are appealing for witnesses who may have been in the beer garden of the White Hart pub in Chorley at the time of the assault . Detective Superintendent Eddie Thistlethwaite said : ` The victim of this assault was knocked unconscious and has been operated on at the Royal Preston Hospital , but he remains critically ill , with life threatening head injuries . ` He has just become a father for the first time to a young baby which makes this incident all the more tragic . ` We do need people to come forward and tell us what they may know or have seen . ` One witness that we asked to come forward has done so and we are grateful to him for doing so . ` But we still need to hear from whoever was in the beer garden of the White Hart public house in Chorley just after midnight in the early hours of Sunday morning and may have seen this assault . ` We are looking at CCTV in a bid to identify potential witnesses . ` This CCTV includes a number of vehicles driving past the immediate aftermath of the incident . ` One is a white taxi , possibly a Vauxhall Zafira or similar . We would ask the driver or passengers of that or other vehicles to contact us . ' Specially trained officers are currently working with Mr Catterall 's family . Appeal : Police are asking anyone who was in the beer garden of The White Hart Pub in Chorley , above , and who witnessed the incident to come forward . On life support : The midnight attack has left him on life support at the Royal Preston Hospital -LRB- above -RRB- . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article . | Martin Catterall , 30 , had been celebrating birth of child on Saturday night . New father was set upon by a gang in Chorley town centre in Lancashire . Knocked unconscious and he is now on life-support after having surgery . Four men have been arrested and police are appealing for witnesses . | [[277, 293], [296, 298], [301, 374], [24, 137], [138, 227], [363, 416], [138, 227], [563, 650], [617, 650], [1027, 1077], [1082, 1187], [2292, 2408], [651, 673], [748, 798], [651, 673], [803, 822], [823, 927], [1777, 1778], [1783, 1816], [2139, 2145], [2251, 2291]] |
When five-year-old Breanna 's mum came home to find the little girl had let her pet cow into the house , she gave her daughter the chance to explain - with some rather interesting results . While her pet calf Izzy lies on the porch floor next to the family dog at their home in Pennsylvania , little Breanna gets creative to explain the unexpected house guest . As her mother Billie Jo Decker films , the adorable five-year-old tries saying that the cow walked in when the door was open and she was looking the other way . Scroll down for video . Mom Billie Jo Decker shared heartwarming video of the girl and her pet cow Izzy bonding on YouTube and the clip has already been viewed close to 750,000 times . ` You 're telling a fib , ' her mum responds . ` Now do you want to tell the truth about it ? ' After another gallant attempt at explaining the presence of Izzy the cow , Breanna settles down to stroke her pet and the calf leans in to be cuddled before falling asleep with her head on the child 's lap . Billie Jo shared heartwarming video of the girl and her pet bonding on YouTube and the clip has already been viewed close to 750,000 times . The mom explained that the calf 's mother gave birth to her in a swamp in late November , and Izzy very nearly froze and drowned . As her mom films , the adorable five-year-old tries saying that the cow walked in when the door was open and she was looking the other way . Billie Jo said Izzy has been with them since she was just days old and Breanna has bonded with her since . ` She was very sick when she arrived , ' Billie Jo commented on the video . ` She did n't have very good chance of surviving as she developed pneumonia and had water in her lungs ' ` She of course is a bottle baby so human touch and interaction is all she knew . She came here only a few days old and -LSB- I -RSB- Iet my little girl bond with her as much as she wanted . ' Billie Jo added : ` Overriding all my instincts to say `` do n't do that '' I wanted to see them grow a bond , and I of course wanted to raise a happy and loving cow . ` The first time I witnessed this cow wanting to be hugged and cuddled with my jaw dropped because I , like most , have been led to believe they are different . ' While her pet calf lies on the porch floor , little Breanna gets creative to explain the unexpected house guest . Breanna settles down and the calf leans in to be cuddled before falling asleep with her head on the child 's lap . | Little Breanna had sneaked her pet calf Izzy into the porch of the house . Her mom Billie Jo Decker filmed the little girl explaining how Izzy got in . Breanna then cuddles Izzy who falls asleep with her head on the child 's lap . Adorable clip has been viewed more than 750,000 times on YouTube . | [[0, 102], [105, 189], [922, 1011], [879, 886], [954, 1011], [2376, 2465], [650, 707], [1095, 1152]] |
A woman who gave birth to a severely premature baby has created a petition seeking to have medical guidelines changed after doctors refused to treat her child . Grieving mother Emma Jones gave birth to her son Riley at just 22 weeks and three days in December last year . However , current medical guidelines issued by the British Association of Perinatal Medicine recommend that doctors do not attempt to resuscitate babies born before 24 weeks , due to the extremely high risk of developing serious disabilities . Grieving mother Emma Jones with her partner Chris Goodger . Emma gave birth to their son Riley Goodger at just 22 weeks and three days in December last year . Riley died in the early hours of December 29 , 2013 , just 93 minutes after Ms Jones had given birth to him at Cardiff 's University Hospital of Wales . Ms Jones , from Cardiff , claims that he was breathing on his own and would have survived had medical staff intervened . But doctors and nurses refused to treat the 480g child because he was born nine days before it is considered acceptable for doctors to try and keep premature infants alive . She has now collected thousands of signatures on a petition calling for a change medical guidelines so babies born 22 weeks into pregnancy are not left to die by hospital staff . She told Wales Online : ` He was n't crying but I could see he was breathing -- and his heart was beating through his chest wall . ` But no care could be provided for him even though he was living . ' I was incredibly tired after just going through labour but my mother , father and partner tried everything they could to get the staff to change their minds . ` They were begging because they knew what had happened with my previous son and they felt it could n't happen again . It was heartbreaking . ' ` In fighting this , I 'm also conflicting with abortion guidelines , which makes things even more difficult . ' Ms Jones has handed in the 2,759-signature petition into the National Assembly of Wales ' Petitions Committee to demand changes are put in place to help babies showing signs of life . Riley died in the early hours of December 29 , 2013 , just 93 minutes after Ms Jones had given birth to him at Cardiff 's University Hospital of Wales . The 23-year-old supermarket worker said she wants paediatricians to review and weigh every baby born after 22 weeks so parents and clinicians can make informed decisions based on their chance of survival . Ms Jones had an operation in May on her cervix to improve her chances of giving birth after the 24-week cut-off period . She added : ` I do n't want any blame on the hospital for what they did . ` My anger lies with the guidelines . Every baby should be treated on their individual condition . I believe if staff had treated my baby he 'd still be alive today . ' The latest set of guidelines drawn up by the British Association of Perinatal Medicine in 2008 state that if a child is born at any stage less than 23 weeks , it is ` considered in the best interests of the baby , and standard practice , for resuscitation not to be carried out . ' The guidelines are based on a 1995 EPICure study of all babies born in the UK during that year , which reported that only two children born at 22 weeks survived , with one going on to develop severe disabilities . The BAPM guidelines go on to state that should a baby be born between 23 weeks and 23 weeks and six days ` a decision not to start resuscitation is an appropriate approach ' , although this may be re-considered in exceptional cases . There were 241 babies born prematurely at 23 weeks in 2000 , with only 26 surviving . Of these , one later died and fourteen were reported to have disabilities by the age of five . Doctors and nurses refused to treat the 480g child because he was born nine days before it is considered acceptable to try and keep prematurely-born infants alive . However , babies born at 24 weeks had a higher chance of survival , and guidelines recommend that ` resuscitation should be commenced unless the parents and clinicians have considered that the baby will be born severely compromised ' . In the 1995 study , 66 per cent of the 313 babies born at this age died , while half of the survivors were found to have a moderate or severe disability at six years old . Disabilities often include cerebral palsy and an inability to walk , low cognitive scores , blindness or profound hearing loss . Those babies born at 25 weeks had considerably greater chances of survival and it is considered ` appropriate to resuscitate babies at this gestation and , if the response is encouraging , to start intensive care ' . Of the 424 babies born at this gestation period in 1995 , 48 per cent later died , although 27 per cent of the survivors had no identifiable impairment . Along with a steady rise in birth rates , there are increasing numbers of older mothers and those using fertility treatments -- two groups of women who are more likely to have premature babies . Current medical guidelines issued by the British Association of Perinatal Medicine recommend that doctors do not attempt to resuscitate babies born before 24 weeks . According to data from 2011 , those born alive at 27 weeks have an 87 per cent chance of surviving , at 28 weeks it is 92 per cent and at 29 weeks , 95 per cent . However , Lindsay Whittle , Plaid Cymru AM for South Wales East , said : ` Emma 's baby son was breathing for 93 minutes on his own and I believe every effort should have been made to give him a chance of life . ` I admire Emma 's courage and back her campaign to help others in the future . ` I will be writing to the Health Minister Mark Drakeford to ask for a meeting to discuss the current regulations concerning the cut-off period following a birth . ' Riley 's death was the second time Ms Jones has lost a child . He son Tyler was stillborn in 2012 . The Welsh Government said the care of extremely pre-term babies is ` extremely challenging ' and reviewed regularly as medical advances are made . A spokesman said : ` Health boards follow guidance from the Royal College of Paediatrics and the British Association of Perinatal Medicine . ` The current guidance does not prohibit resuscitation of babies at any age . ` The decision to attempt resuscitation should be made by the clinical team in partnership with the parents , informed by the overall clinical situation and not just the gestational age of the baby . ` But the guidance does reflect the sad reality that babies born under 23 weeks have very low chances of disability-free survival and this knowledge is a key part of the clinical decision-making . ' A spokesman for the University Hospital of Wales declined to comment . | Emma Jones gave birth to her son Riley at just 22 weeks and three days . Guidelines say doctors should n't treat babies born less than 24 weeks . Study shows there is a huge risk of the child developing severe disabilities . 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A ` mysterious ' militia group that appeared on rooftop patrols in Ferguson pledging to protect private property has been ordered to stand down . Oath Keepers , a vigilante organization consisting of former and current military , police and firefighters , abandoned their posts on Saturday night after being threatened with arrest . Equipped with militia-style clothing and firearms , the Oath Keepers had been offering free security for businesses at risk of looting and arson in Ferguson . Scroll down for video . John Karriman , a volunteer from vigilante organization Oath Keepers , stands guard on the rooftop of a business in Ferguson , Missouri . Nick Nesbitt watches from a snowy rooftop near the Ferguson Police Department . He and a group of volunteers watch and protect local businesses from getting vandalized as protesters gather in the neighborhood . They took up positions on rooftops after the St Louis suburb erupted in an orgy of violence and destruction following the grand jury decision not to indict Darren Wilson , the white police officer who shot dead 18-year-old Michael Brown . Police questioned group members early last week and initially allowed them to stay . But as tensions remained high in Ferguson over the weekend , St. Louis County police officers ordered the Oath Keepers to leave the rooftops , threatening them with arrest for operating without a licence . ` When we hear information that someone , or a group , is providing security without a license , our department has to investigate the issue , ' police spokesman , Shawn McGuire , told the New York Times in an email . The group took up positions on rooftops after the St Louis suburb erupted in an orgy of violence and destruction following the grand jury decision not to indict Darren Wilson , the white police officer who shot dead 18-year-old Michael Brown . Nick Nesbitt watches from a snowy rooftop near the Ferguson Police Department . The Oath Keepers focused their efforts on a strip of South Florissant Road that includes a Chinese restaurant , dentist office , bakery and number of apartments . Since being shut down , the group have now turned their efforts to conducting their own protests . More than a dozen local businesses were razed to the ground last Monday , while many more were looted in a night of arson , random gunfire and pitched battles , with heavily armed riot police unable to cope with the scale of the mayhem . By Tuesday , Missouri Governor Jay Nixon had sent more than 2,200 National Guard members to the Ferguson area to support local law enforcement . The Oath Keepers focused their efforts on a strip of South Florissant Road that includes a Chinese restaurant , dentist office , bakery and number of apartments . St. Louis County police officers have ordered Oath Keepers to leave the rooftops , threatening them with arrest for operating without a licence . Victor Clark , a dentist at Ferguson Dental on South Florissant Road , told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that he was happy to have the Oath Keepers ' free assistance . On Monday , rioters shattered the business ' front door and window , and stole dental needles and anesthetic . Mr Clark said that when the Oath Keepers turned up they gave them their keys . ` We did n't know that much about them , but we got a feeling of trust , ' he told the local paper . ` You have to do something to protect our building . ' Equipped with militia-style clothing and firearms , the Oath Keepers offered free security for businesses at risk of looting and arson in Ferguson . Nick Nesbitt patrols a snowy rooftop . Oath Keepers leader Sam Andrews declined to say how many people were assisting in the effort , saying only that the number was ` more than five , less than 500 ' ` When they 're here , there 's definitely a weight lifted off of our shoulders , ' Davis Vo , whose family owns New Chinese Gourmet on the street , told the New York Times . ` I 'd be lying if I said otherwise . ' Oath Keepers leader Sam Andrews declined to say how many people were assisting in the effort , saying only that the number was ` more than five , less than 500 ' . ` It 's really a broad group of citizens , and I 'm sure their motivations are all different , ' Mr Andrews told the newspaper . ` In many of them , there 's probably a sense of patriotism . ` But I think in most of them , there 's probably something that they probably do n't even recognize : that we have a moral obligation to protect the weakest among us . ' John Karriman patrols the rooftop of a business . The Oath Keepers have now left their rooftop posts but will remain in Ferguson to protest . More than a dozen local businesses were razed to the ground last Monday , while many more were looted in a night of arson , random gunfire and pitched battles , with heavily armed riot police unable to cope with the scale of the mayhem . | The group offered protection for private businesses against looters and arsonists . Oath Keepers have since been threatened with arrest for operating without a licence . Police struggled to contain violence following grand jury decision not to indict Darren Wilson . The Oath Keepers have now left their rooftop posts but will remain in Ferguson to protest . | [[0, 30], [85, 112], [383, 491], [734, 762], [773, 864], [3456, 3552], [146, 158], [256, 332], [1250, 1282], [1332, 1394], [2745, 2777], [2828, 2890], [961, 1034], [1714, 1787], [146, 158], [256, 332], [4545, 4595], [4545, 4561], [4590, 4636]] |
Tottenham were sweating on the fitness of Nacer Chadli and Hugo Lloris on Tuesday after the pair picked up injuries while on international duty . Chadli missed Belgium 's clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday with a hip complaint , and goalkeeper Lloris pulled out of France 's clash against Armenia on Tuesday night with a thigh problem . Chadli , who is Tottenham 's top scorer this season with four goals , played in Belgium 's 6-0 win over Andorra last Friday despite worries about his hip . Nacer Chadli , pictured celebrating scoring for Belgium against Andorra on Friday , has picked up an injury . Chadli remains Tottenham 's top scorer this season with four goals and has given his club a scare . Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris pulled out of France 's clash against Armenia on Tuesday night with a thigh problem . Belgium 's medical team are confident the injury is not serious , but Tottenham will assess the situation before a decision on Chadli 's availability for Saturday 's clash at Manchester City . They hope Lloris will be available after France manager Didier Deschamps said : ` It 's going a lot better for Hugo . ' Tottenham right back Kyle Walker is targeting the clash with Chelsea on December 3 for his return from abdominal surgery . Defender Milos Veljkovic , 19 , is joining Middlesbrough on loan until January but could stay until the end of the season . Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has seen problems arise from the international break this week . | Tottenham 's current top goalscorer Nacer Chadli missed Belgium 's clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday with a hip complaint . Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris pulled out of France 's clash against Armenia on Tuesday night with a thigh problem . Tottenham are to assess both injuries but Belgium 's medical team are confident Chadli 's injury is not serious . Mauricio Pochettino 's men travel to face Manchester City on Saturday . | [[146, 217], [349, 355], [362, 416], [615, 665], [245, 348], [715, 823], [824, 872], [862, 887], [890, 1016], [890, 1016]] |
Corporal William Savage was one of three British soldiers killed instantly when their Mastiff 2 vehicle was destroyed by an IED on April 30 , 2013 . Three British soldiers were killed instantly when their armoured personnel carrier was destroyed after it struck an improvised explosive device -LRB- IED -RRB- , their inquest has heard . Corporal William Savage , 30 , from Penicuick , Midlothian ; Fusilier Samuel Flint , 21 , from Edinburgh ; and Private Robert Hetherington , 25 , from Edinburgh died after their Mastiff 2 was destroyed on April 30 , 2013 . Senior coroner for Oxfordshire Darren Salter , said the men were killed on Route 611 in the Nahr-e-Saraj district . A post-mortem on the three men concluded that they would have been deeply unconscious virtually instantly and virtually unaware of what had happened to them . Mr Salter said the Mastiff was designed to resist attacks from IEDs . The hearing heard that he trio , whe were all from B Company , 2nd Battalion , Scottish Regiment , were the first people to be killed inside the second evolution of the Mastiff since it was deployed in theatre in 2009 . The inquest heard that the vehicle the three men died in had been damaged in another IED attack in May 2009 . Despite the earlier damage and an ongoing problem with the locks on the rear of the vehicle , it had been declared battle-worthy shortly before the . Mr Salter said he would consider the level of protection afforded by the Mastiff when subjected to such an attack ; whether there were any defects with the vehicle on the morning it went out on patrol ; whether it should have been possible to detect he IED before it exploded and whether there was any intelligence available before the attack . The Royal Military Police made inquiries to the Afghan National Police about this incident , but no one was arrested over it . The Mastiff , a protective patrol vehicle , had been from Forward Operating Base Ouellette to another base at Lashkar Gah Durai and was on its way back again when the attack happened . It was one of four vehicles in the patrol . The driver of the Mastiff , Fusilier Paul Howell , said in a statement that the regular locks to the rear doors had been faulty , and he had reported them twice . He told the inquest that on the day in question , though they were stiff , they were fully sealed when closed . Fusilier Samuel Flint , left and Private Robert Hetherington , right , were singing the Dizzee Rascal song Baseline Junkie in the moments before their vehicle was destroyed by the powerful blast . The three men were the first to be killed in the Mastiff 2 vehicle , which had been first deployed on the battlefield in 2009 . The men 's inquest heard that the vehicle , pictured , was designed to withstand IED attacks . Extra battle locks were not deployed , but they were not supposed to be when the vehicle was in open desert , only when there were potential public order situations , he said . He said in his statement that there were 20 ammunition tins under the seats in the rear , which was normal . Shortly before the blast , two of the dead men had been singing a Dizzee Rascal song as they sat at the rear of the vehicle . The three men were all flown to Camp Bastion followed the blast but they were all decalred dead shortly after arrival . The inquest heard that the dead men , were those who were sitting nearest the rear doors of the vehicle at the time of the explosion . They were travelling between Forward Operating Base Ouellette and Patrol Base Lashkar Gah Durai , when the bomb struck . The four-vehicle column had been told the night before the patrol that the road they were travelling was relatively quiet with normal civilian activity . Friends and relatives of the three soldiers stood silently as their bodies were brought from RAF Brize Norton . Members of Cpl Savage 's family , including his wife Lyndsey -LRB- holding a red rose -RRB- stood as his body and the body of this two comrades were repatriated after they were killed in Afghanistan in April 2013 . Blast survivor Fusilier Scott Bell told the hearing Fusilier Flint and Private Hetheringgton were singing the Dizzee Rascal song Baseline Junkie moments before the blast , which occurred some time in the late morning . Fusilier Bell said : ' I felt a really hard thud like I had been in a car crash . ` There was a lot of dust everywhere . ' The soldier noticed Fusilier Flint was still in his seat , Private Hetherington was slouched forward and Corporal Savage , aged 30 years , appeared to be sitting up . Fusillier Paul Howell , who was driving the Mastiff , said his ` mind went blank ' for a while before waking up to see the front wheels blown off the vehicle . He said : ' I noticed the back doors were open . It was then that I noticed I was in pain . ' Several other soldiers who were injured in the explosion recalled hazy memories of the incident . Sergeant Saiasi Vono , who was in a Husky vehicle ahead of the Mastiff , said he saw a ` thick cloud of dust and smoke ' behind them . Sergeant Vono lead a team back to the damaged vehicle and climbed inside , calling to Corporal Savage , who did not respond . The three fatally injured soldiers and their colleagues were pulled from the wreckage as the convoy waited for a helicopter to take them to hospital at Camp Bastion , where they were declared dead . Post-mortem examinations revealed all three died from blast injuries caused by an explosion . Two forensic pathologists who carried out the examinations said there was nothing that could have been done to save the men , who would all have been unaware of what happened . The inquest continues and is expected to last a further two days . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article . | WIlliam Savage , Samuel Flint and Robert Hetherington died instantly . The three men were sitting in the rear of the Mastiff 2 armoured vehicle . The vehicle was destroyed when it struck an IED on April 30 , 2013 . The rear doors of the vehicle where torn off by the powerful explosion . Coroner Darren Salter heard no-one has been arrested over the attack . Scroll down for video . | [[35, 148], [149, 308], [3261, 3312], [35, 148], [149, 308], [509, 559], [2506, 2557], [2506, 2557], [1823, 1856]] |
The average father suffers 22 injuries a year caused by ` rough and tumble ' while playing with the kids . The average father suffers 22 injuries a year caused by ` rough and tumble ' while playing with the kids , it emerged today . A study of 2,000 parents revealed the wear and tear on Britain 's fathers takes its toll from accidental kicks to the face - or worse - to bad backs from being a human climbing frame . In fact , the average father of school-aged children experiences 22 injuries per year - eight of those while playing with the little ones . He also bashes his shin three times on something the kids have left lying around the house and steps on a toy or plug four times-a-year on average . The research , commissioned by new family-focussed insurance brand There , found 40 per cent of fathers felt walking across a toy covered floor was the most dangerous aspect of being a parent . While those with cats or dogs can expect to trip over or have the family pet get under their feet a further four times per year . Fathers stumble on an item of clothing or other belonging that 's been left out four times a year , while the dreaded prospect of an accidental hit to the crotch faces hits men twice a year . Clive Allison , Head of Member Recruitment for There , said : ` Every father wants to be able to play with their kids and make the most of enjoying those early years before the children quickly grow up . ` Clearly that comes with a few inevitable knocks and injuries when playing around outside or on the sofa or even trying to keep up with them in a football match . ` More often than not a knock or bash to the shin can be shaken off but the results show more serious injuries can happen and have even led to fathers taking time off work which can cause families problems financially . ' The study also found a fifth of fathers have had to take time off work because of an injury picked up after doing everyday activity with the family . In these instances , the average time father was off work was for 10 days , most likely through injury to the back results showed . There 's no let-up for fathers as just under a third have been head-butted by their young child while a quarter said play-fighting with the kids regularly saw them tweak something . Surprising result : The study found that 40 per cent of fathers felt walking across a toy covered floor was the most dangerous aspect of being a parent . Other areas of parenting where men have had a brush with injury were when having to play goalie kicking a ball around with the kids or when climbing trees with them . And a young at heart one in five have picked up an injury doing something which they confessed ' I should know better than to attempt at my age ' . Few fathers have illness cover in place to protect in case they are too ill to work . In fact fathers are much more likely to have insurance to protect their mobile phones , pets , and holiday bookings than to protect themselves . 3 x back pain while playing . 3 x bashing shin or elbow on toy/coffee table . 2 x balls or whacks to the crotch . 4 x treading on a toy left out . 3 x accidental knocks to the face . 3 x trip over the pet . 4 x tripping over child 's belonging . Fewer than one in five fathers polled had any illness cover in place and fewer than half the fathers polled had life insurance , with a fifth saying they just never had time to sort it . But when quizzed on how long the family could cope if the breadwinner was no longer able to work , results showed the average family would struggle to pay the rent or mortgage after only three months . Clive Allison added : ` Sometimes it 's best for fathers to know your limits when it comes to trying to keep up with the children . Inevitably having fun with the kids and that desire to get involved in the games wins out and sometimes the wear and tear take its toll . ` Given the bashing that fathers get in their ` line of duty ' , it 's surprising that so few think about how they would manage if a more serious injury were to happen . ` In fact the research shows that they 're more likely to financially protect their phones and pets than they are themselves . ` We know that insurance drops down the priority list because it can be full of jargon or complicated and life just gets in the way . ` Having the proper protection in place to help ensure that the family wo n't be put under financial strain should an illness or injury mean they 're unable to do their job for a number of months , can really help give peace of mind ' . | Study of 2,000 parents revealed most common injuries to British fathers . Found a fifth of fathers have missed work from injury sustained playing . Just under a third say they have been head-butted by their young child . | [[233, 306], [1663, 1701], [1717, 1762], [1813, 1822], [1828, 1852], [1813, 1822], [1834, 1904], [2598, 2671], [2095, 2190]] |
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has pocketed nearly # 25million in five years selling sensitive personal details of millions of motorists to controversial parking enforcement firms . The government quango passed on the private information of 8.7 million drivers to dozens of companies so they could be pursued relentlessly over alleged unpaid fines . The latest twist in the ` cowboy ' parking scandal shows the agency even divulged names and addresses of innocent people to ` rogue firms ' that they knew had been convicted of criminal offences . The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has pocketed nearly # 25million in five years selling sensitive personal details of millions of motorists to controversial parking enforcement firms . The Mail , which highlighted the outrage during the summer , has demanded action after revealing the practice had turned into a multi-million-pound industry dubbed ` legalised mugging ' by motoring groups . According to the DVLA , which holds details of all registered vehicle keepers in the UK , the amount it collected from parking firms more than doubled from # 2.9 million in 2010-11 to # 6million in 2013-14 . So far this year , it has raked in # 4.3 million from the lucrative private parking business and forecasts this will rise to # 7.3 million by the end of March 2015 . That would make a total of # 24.7 million . Details are sold at # 2.50 a time , often to firms levying parking charges on drivers using privately-owned car parks at NHS hospitals , supermarkets , shopping centres and even tourist attractions . The increase in income from parking companies seeking drivers ' details follows the ban on clamping , introduced in October 2012 , and a change in the law which allows parking operators to pursue motorists for the payment of tickets rather than having to identify the driver at the time . The latest twist in the ` cowboy ' parking scandal shows the agency even divulged names and addresses of innocent people to ` rogue firms ' that they knew had been convicted of criminal offences . Official DVLA figures reveal 31 companies have paid for personal data , despite several receiving stinging criticism -- and even criminal convictions -- over their behaviour . Observices Parking Consultancy , for instance , spent more than # 66,000 buying sensitive information of more than 20,000 motorists . Yet the firm and one of its directors had pleaded guilty in March 2011 to breaching trading standards by being ` recklessly unfair ' . The company , which operated in Wolverhampton , admitted 36 offences , including displaying 15 misleading signs at and sending letters from a debt recovery firm without revealing it was the same company as OPC . Meanwhile , Parking Eye , which has forked out more than # 7million in five years , lost a court battle this year after trying to fine a motorist # 100 for circling a car park - without stopping . Dave Hotchin , 49 , spent half an hour waiting for a space without success before driving away from Fistral Beach car park in Newquay , Cornwall . Tory MP Michael Ellis said he was ` worried ' about how the DVLA was selling drivers ' details . But two months later he received a demand for # 100 saying the couple had been caught without a ticket by an automatic number plate reader . Parking Eye sent four further warnings to Mr Hotchin and his wife before launching a court action to get the money , but the judge threw out the claim because the pair had never parked . Tory MP Michael Ellis , who in 2011 supported the ban on private wheel clampers and sits on the Home Affairs Committee , said he was ` worried ' about how the DVLA was selling drivers ' details . He said : ` They have raked in a fortune . I think the DVLA has a duty and a responsibility to make sure they protect the personal and private information that they hold . ` Part of that responsibility is to ensure they do n't give details to unscrupulous firms who make the lives of innocent motorists a misery and who should not be trusted with it . The DVLA must urgently review its practices . In the summer , the Daily Mail has revealed the aggressive tactics used by firms to coerce hundreds of thousands of drivers into paying inflated charges . Parking squads issue official-looking # 100 tickets , often to drivers just a few minutes late returning to their cars . Rogue wardens working on hospital grounds have allegedly been ordered to focus on cancer wards because patients are likely to be distracted -- and therefore late returning to their cars . Private parking companies also hit hundreds of thousands of drivers with ` fines ' for minor infringements outside shops and fast-food chains . After issuing so-called penalty notices , they then use threats to terrify motorists into paying up . The campaign prompted Communities Secretary Eric Pickles to warn ` bully boy ' tactics would not be tolerated and rogue firms could be prosecuted . The DVLA insisted it has strict of criteria for those using its electronic database , including valid data protection registration , probation periods and audits to monitor behaviour and use of data . The agency also denied profiting from the sale of personal information . It said : ` The fees are set to recover the related administrative costs and this means that it is the applicant and not the taxpayer who funds this activity . ` Landowners would have great difficulty in enforcing their rights if motorists were able to park with impunity on private property . ` If it is alleged that the terms of the contract are breached , it is considered reasonable that vehicle keeper details may be released in order to enable the landowner or his agent the opportunity to pursue their legal rights . ` If this were not the case , motorists would be able to park with disregard for the law or the rights of landowners , with no prospect of being held to account for their actions . ' | Government quango passed on the private information of 8.7 million drivers . Meant innocent people pursued relentlessly over alleged unpaid fines . Official DVLA figures reveal 31 companies have paid for personal data . | [[75, 190], [191, 292], [631, 746], [296, 358], [2058, 2127]] |
Lee Osler , pictured leaving Hull Crown Court , admitted poisoning his partner 's vodka with bleach in revenge after she dumped him . A jilted boyfriend poisoned the mother of his two children at a family party in revenge for the break-up of their five-year relationship . Lee Osler , 35 , mixed 10ml of Mr Muscle bleach into Sarah Sutherland 's vodka drink which she drank believing ` it tasted funny . ' She put it down to a cheap orange mixer . The court heard he blamed Miss Sutherland , 34 , for the break-up of their five-year relationship in which they had two children and told police he wanted ` revenge ' . Osler had been handing his victim the drinks spiked with bleach during the children 's party , two months after their break up . The mother-of-two woke the day after the party with a banging headache . The following two days she fell ill suffering from diarrhea not knowing she had been deliberately poisoned . When the truth emerged she began having panic attacks and sleepless nights . Osler a factory agency worker , of Portobello Street , Hull , pleaded guilty to a charge of administering poison with intent to injure Sarah Sutherland under the 1861 Offences Against the Person Act and appeared for sentence at Hull Crown Court . Principal Crown advocate Philip Evans said the couple had been in a relationship for five years until it came to an end in October 2013 . Osler had to move out of the family home to live with his sister and blamed Sutherland from the break-down in their relationship . He said they shared contact with their children Grace , 5 , and Thomas , 4 , but Osler - described by his partner as a loner - suffered from anxiety and depression and was referred to his doctor who advised him to seek counselling . During the course of the first telephone conversation with a counsellor Osler admitted he had been following Sarah Sutherland with a view to finding out where she lived and who she was seeing . ` He said he had put a chemical in her drink , ' said Mr Evans . ` He told her that it did not work and that she was ok . The counsellor told Mr Osler she had to report the matter to the authorities . He agreed and was subsequently arrested by Humberside Police . Osler was handed an eight-month jail term suspended for two years at Hull Crown Court -LRB- pictured -RRB- as well as a three year restraining order . ` During the course of the police interview he said his ex-partner had a three-quarter litre bottle of vodka that was one quarter full . He said he had put 10ml of Mr Muscle bleach in her vodka . He said he did this to Sarah Sutherland as an act of revenge for the ending of the relationship when Osler went to her home for a children 's party . ` Miss Sutherland recalls him pouring her vodka in a glass and he mixed it with Coca Cola . She said he then poured her a vodka and orange which she said tasted funny . She put that down to the cheap orange juice mixer . She said she recalled the peculiar taste . She recalled the next day she had a headache . ` By the Monday and Tuesday , because this happened on Saturday , she was experiencing diahorrea . ' In a victim impact statement , Miss Sutherland said since the poisoning she had experienced panic attacks and lost her self confidence . Mr Evans said Miss Sutherland wanted a restraining order to keep Mr Osler away . Defence barrister Robin Smith said : ` He accepts this was a wretched and dangerous thing to do to someone he loved and still loves . He believed the relationship did not break down because of his own problems , but that in some way it was her fault . ` He irrationally thought he should take revenge on her . He said it was not pre-planned . He is entirely remorseful . He is grateful it has not lead to more severe health problems . She recognised there was not something right with the drink but put it down to a cheap mixer . Any thoughts of a reconciliation with his partner , he recognises , are now over . ` He has not seen his children at all since the start of proceedings . ' He said had it not been for the counselling telephone call , the authorities and his ex would never have known about the poison . Sentencing Judge David Tremberg said : ` Lee Osler , you are 35 and you have pleaded guilty to administering poison with intent to injure your former partner . It is said in the reports you are willing to accept any advice from people prepared to give it to you . Well here is a piece of advice from me : If you do anything like this again you are going to get locked up for years . ' Judge Tremberg said he accepted at the time Osler was suffering mental health problems and was at the end of a relationship . ` You put a small amount of bleach in a bottle of alcohol which you encouraged your former partner to drink . While she was not immediately affected , she woke the next day feeling poorly and suffered a stomach upset . Mercifully the physical affects were not great , but the psychological affects have been significant . She has been losing sleep and experiencing panic attacks . This is akin to causing actual bodily harm . ' He said the offence clearly crossed the custody threshold , but he had to take into account his guilty plea , that he was working , and that he was an isolated individual with no record of previous convictions . He said : ` This is your first and last chance . ' Osler was handed an eight-month jail term suspended for two years and a three year restraining order banning him from contact with Ms Sutherland unless through child and family services . He was also ordered to attend a building better relationships programme . | Lee Osler , 35 , admitted putting bleach into his ex girlfriend 's drink . He handed Sarah Sutherland the lethal cocktail while at a children 's party . She noticed a strange taste but put it down to the cheap mixer . Osler had wanted revenge after blaming Sutherland for their break-up . He was given an 8 month suspended sentence and 3 year restraining order . | [[0, 9], [48, 133], [1958, 1992], [4155, 4191], [4194, 4314], [134, 272], [617, 709], [2660, 2708], [406, 416], [422, 447], [2878, 2929], [2930, 2972], [2939, 2972], [3774, 3788], [3838, 3844], [3850, 3868], [448, 510], [464, 489], [497, 545], [1390, 1520], [1390, 1395], [1400, 1520], [2559, 2654], [2212, 2362], [2229, 2362], [5357, 5451], [5427, 5501]] |
Judge Douglas Moore told the teaching assistant there had been a ` gross breach of trust ' before jailing him for 18 months . A shamed Commonwealth Games athlete has been jailed for 18 months after he admitted indulging in sexual activity with a schoolgirl . Decathalete Kevin Sempers , 29 , molested the 14-year-old on two consecutive days - once after she called him in tears when she was been bitten by a dog . Sempers , a teaching assistant at a high school in west London who competed at the 2010 Commonwealth Games , was first contacted by the girl on Facebook ` as a dare ' . They began messaging , innocently to begin with but became sexual and they exchanged mobile phone numbers , Isleworth Crown Court heard . Sempers suggested they meet up on 26 April last year and they went to a car park in Ealing where they kissed and touched each other . When the girl said she did not want sex because she was too young , Sempers replied : ` I 'll wait . ' The next day the student messaged Sempers saying she had been attacked by the dog , and the two met again - this time at an easyHotel carpark at Heathrow airport . They ended up in the the backseat of his car where Sempers assaulted her . After the girl confided in her friends , her school and social services received anonymous phone calls from a worried parent expressing concerns about Sempers ' relationship with the girl . Last month Sempers pleaded guilty to two counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child under 16 just a day after a jury had been sworn in to try him . Jailing Sempers , Judge Douglas Moore said : ` It 's important to understand that you have a position of responsibility as a teaching assistant . ' I bear in mind the fact that initially in 2011 you had been involved involved in , and I accept that there was no ill will , Facebook contact with several girls . The Commonwealth Games athlete , pictured speaking after the European Cup Combined events in Hengelo , admitted indulging in sexual activity with a schoolgirl . Sempers , pictured competing at the European Cup Combined where he finished in 6th place with a score of 7503 points , was initially contacted by the girl on Facebook as a dare . ` It is also accepted that the complainant contacted you as a dare , but it is perfectly clear you had opportunities to say to her do not contact me again . ` Instead you carried on and entered in a conversation over a period of time which led to the contact with this young girl . Meeting one was arranged and ended with what can only be described as a passionate kiss . ` The young girl said that she did n't want to have sex but you , in text form , and in my judgement very arrogantly , said ` I 'll wait . ' ` The second occasion I accept you did not initiate . You went into the back seat -LRB- of your car -RRB- at your behest , you took off her shirt and lay on the top of her . But the 29-year-old , pictured in 2010 at the European Cup Combined events in Hengelo , arranged to meet up with the girl and went onto molest her over two days . ' I accept to a limited degree that you may have taken the matter further . There was a gross breach of trust here - this girl was undoubtedly highly vulnerable and impressionable . ` You knew full well you should not have contacted her and in my judgement there was an element of grooming . Perhaps your vanity and desire encouraged you to go ahead . Sempers had narrowly missed out on a bronze when he represented England at the Delhi Commonwealth Games in 2010 . The decathlete managed a personal best of 3,968 points on the first day of competition , which put him into fourth place going into the final day . But the second day , Sempers performance dropped and he eventually came in fifth place . ` It is perfectly clear that this is entirely of your own making . Those who prey on young girls will undoubtedly receive an immediate custodial sentence of some duration . ' The court heard Sempers was deeply remorseful for his ` awful and damaging ' choices which had damaged both his and the student 's families . He claimed he admitted the offence so his victim would not suffer the ordeal of testifying in court , it was said . Sempers , of Ferndale Crescent , Uxbridge , west London , admitted two counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child under 16 years . He was jailed for 18 months and will remain on the sex offenders ' register for 10 years . | Decathalete Kevin Sempers , 29 , molested the 14-year-old over two days . They had begun messaging over Facebook before swapping numbers . The pair later met and ended up in Sempers ' car where he assaulted her . 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This Christmas a new campaign has been launched with the aim of doing away with traditional ` girls ' and ` boys ' toys , instead encouraging children to play with gender-neutral items . The ` No Gender December ' movement was kick-started by grassroots organisation Play Unlimited , and argues that subjecting children to strict gender stereotypes can perpetuate discrimination . They have called on consumers to boycott the aisles of pink and blue merchandise which line shops across the country , and avoid stereotypes during this year 's Christmas shopping . Scroll down for video . A new campaign called No Gender December by group Play Unlimited has been launched asking people to boycott gendered presents this Christmas . Australian Greens spokesperson for women Larissa Waters has thrown her support behind the campaign , encouraging friends and relatives to make informed decisions when purchasing gifts this festive season . Australian Greens spokesperson for women Larissa Waters has thrown her support behind the campaign . ` Out-dated stereotypes about girls and boys and men and women , perpetuate gender inequality , which can feed into very serious problems such as domestic violence and the gender pay gap , ' Senator Waters said . ` The separate aisles of pink and blue common in many stores might seem harmless , especially to well-meaning relatives and friends , who are buying plenty of children 's gifts at this time of the year . ` However , setting such stark gender roles at such an early age can have a long-term impacts on our children , including impacting self-perception and career choices later in life , ' she added . Play Unlimited co-founder Julie Huberman , based in Queensland , hopes the campaign will prompt toy companies to become more inclusive in their marketing . ` We do n't to stop girls from playing with dolls or boys playing with trucks , ' Ms Huberman told Daily Mail Australia . ` We want kids to be able to choose rather than being told what to play with . There are plenty of little girls out there who want to play with trucks . ` It 's 2014 -- women mow lawns and men push prams but while we 've moved on , many toy companies have n't , ' Ms Huberman said . ` It 's not doing away with anything but just making it a choice . ' She argues that gender stereotypes instilled in kids from a young age can lead to more complex problems like domestic violence later in life . However the campaign has already come under fire from one child psychologist , who argues that the link between gender stereotyped toys and domestic violence is ' a stretch ' . ` These gender differences are hard wired , and while I 'm sure socialisation plays a role , to argue that toys in any way relate to domestic violence is , I think , too far a stretch , ' Dr Michael Carr-Gregg told News Corp. . On its website , Play Unlimited makes the argument that continuing to abide by ` old-fashioned ' gendered stereotypes could be damaging for young children . ` Listing toys as being either for girls or for boys could have the effect of alienating a boy from feeling okay about showing interest in say ` crafts and arts ' and vice-versa for a girl who may otherwise have gravitated towards a remote control helicopter . Child psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg said the link between toys and domestic violence is ' a stretch ' Play Unlimited co-founder Julie Huberman said ` We do n't to stop girls from playing with dolls or boys playing with trucks ' ` Both labels ` boys/girls ' and gender stereotyped packaging -LRB- pink/blue or darker colours -RRB- , inform children and others `` this toy is/is not for you '' , ' the website reads . The campaign calls on people to take the pledge not to purchase gendered toys this Christmas , and also urges supporters to sign a petition with the aim of getting the Australian government to legislate against gendered marketing . ` By standing together we can send a strong message to toy companies that that there is no place for toys perpetuating outdated gender stereotypes under our Christmas trees or in our homes , ' Ms Huberman said . | A new campaign has been launched aiming to do away with gendered toys for children . The No Gender December movement calls on toy companies to be more inclusive . It also asks supporters to pledge to purchase non gender-specific toys this Christmas . Greens Senator Larissa Waters has supported the campaign linking stereotypes with more serious issues like domestic violence . Child psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg said the link between toys and domestic violence is ' a stretch . | [[0, 119], [587, 729], [587, 651], [670, 703], [1716, 1806], [587, 729], [677, 729], [3668, 3760], [730, 828], [936, 1036], [1039, 1099], [1102, 1223], [2281, 2423], [2297, 2423], [2432, 2456], [2462, 2500], [2432, 2444], [2449, 2500], [2478, 2500], [2507, 2596], [2665, 2678], [2694, 2754], [3247, 3336], [3310, 3339], [3342, 3351]] |
Four family members have died in a tragic crash when their car was involved in a three-vehicle collision in South Australia . The group of five were travelling in a black four-wheel-drive Ford Ranger after a Nissan utility and a flatbed truck collided at about 11.45 am at an intersection of the Princes Highway and Main Road at Hatherleigh , just north of Millicent on Monday . Four people - Josh Doyle , 22 , his sister Jessica Doyle , 16 , and mother Michelle Doyle , 45 , from Mount Gambier and grandmother Bev Khan , 68 , from Victoria - all died at the scene . The fifth person in the vehicle , the male front seat passenger , was taken to Mt Gambier Hospital with minor injuries . Josh Doyle , 22 , and his sister Jessica Doyle , 16 , died at the scene after a car collision on Monday morning . Mother Michelle Doyle , 45 , also died in the horror car accident after the 4WD collided with the truck and ute . Four members of a family have died in a three-vehicle crash in South Australia 's south-east on Monday . It is believed that the family were returning home after working at the family-owned business ` Waves of Robe ' in Robe in the Limestone Coast of South Australia . A family friend , Wendy Zadow , from Mount Gambier told Daily Mail Australia the town has been shaken up by the tragic news and thoughts are with the kids ' father and Michelle 's husband , Darren . ` We were neighbours for many years and our children played together a lot and I knew them very well , ' she told Daily Mail Australia . ` They used to own one of the Mobil Service Stations here in Mount Gambier and so everyone knew the family very well . ` Josh has a restaurant ` Waves of Robe ' at Robe , so they would 've been travelling home to Mt Gambier . ` It 's bad any time when an accident happens but this close to Christmas - it 's extra sad . ' Jessica Doyle and her grandmother Bev Khan , 68 , both died after a horrific car accident at Hatherleigh . The family were believed to be returning home from Robe , where Josh Doyle runs a restaurant . Community member Josh Lynagh told Daily Mail Australia : ` When something like this happens , it 's shocking for the whole community . ` Today locals are mourning the loss of a local family , tragically killed as the result of a horrible accident just north of Millicent . ` These were people many of us knew , and I 'm sure those who knew them well could tell you more about just what our community has lost . ` In times like this , in the midst of mourning and trying to come to terms with everything , we must also take the time to cherish the lives of those important to us , and to remember all aspects of safe driving - especially coming into the holiday season when our roads will be busier than ever . ` Rest in Peace to those we have lost , and my personal condolences to those who have a long recovery ahead of them , both physically and emotionally . ' The collision occured at an intersection of the Princes Highway and Main Road at Hatherleigh , north of Millicent . The community and friends have taken to Facebook to share their grief and pay tribute to the family . ` Oh Josh you were such a great kid . We will never understand why this tragedy occurred . We think of your father during this distressing time . RIP now Josh x ' ` R.I.P beautiful people you 'll never be forgotten ' ` Beautiful babies . Forever young . RIP x ' ` it 's heart wrenching to know the family that was lost due to what seems to be careless driving . I ca n't fathom the pain that family is going through right now . To bury your wife and your only 2 children anytime let alone just before Christmas is something that no one ever should have to go through . R.I.P ' ` Sad day for the southeast , sending prayers to all those effected by yesterday 's tragedy ' Police say a ute and a truck collided , followed by a four-wheel-drive at about 11.45 am on Monday . The fifth person in the vehicle , the front seat passenger , was taken to Mt Gambier Hospital with minor injuries . The two male drivers of the utility and truck were taken to Millicent Hospital with non-life threatening injuries . Traffic Support Branch Officer in Charge Superintendent Bob Fauser told Daily Mail Australia that police are currently investigating the crash site . ` Four people , all from the same family have died . An event like this will impact the family , their friends and the close-knit community of the South-East forever . ' I ask everyone to pause for a moment and put yourself in the position of this family and consider whether even one death on our roads is acceptable . And if for even a moment you think that it is acceptable - then ask yourself , would it be acceptable if it was your family ? ' Two other drivers from the utility and truck were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries . Police are currently investigating the crash scene but all roads have reopened again . Police Commissioner Gary Burns told ABC Radio it was a real tragedy for a whole family to be killed at any time , but particularly in the lead-up to Christmas . Mt Gambier Senior Sergeant Chris King told Adelaide Now that it was too early to determine what had caused the accident . ` It 's a tragic scene , terrible , it 's a great loss of life , ' he told Adelaide Now . ` Country roads are inherently dangerous places to drive and we urge anyone driving on country roads not to be complacent and to drive appropriately to the conditions . ` Any of these incidents are terrible because you know there is a family that is going to be destroyed over Christmas and for a long time on . ' The four tragic deaths bring the States ' road toll to 92 compared to 91 at the same time last year . Police Major Crash Investigators were called to the crash site , with the Princes Highway closed for several hours to all traffic . A South Australian police spokesman told Daily Mail Australia that police are currently investigating the scene but all roads have reopened again . The four tragic deaths bring the States ' road toll to 92 compared to 91 at the same time last year . Meanwhile , a 72-year-old man died later on Monday after his car collided with a parked car at Norwood in Adelaide . | Four people die in three-vehicle crash in South Australia . Josh Doyle , Jessica Doyle , Michelle Doyle and Bev Khan died at the scene . Police say a ute and a truck collided , followed by a four-wheel-drive . Fifth passenger was taken to hospital with minor injuries . Two other drivers taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries . Police are continuing investigations into the incident . 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Rare pictures showing three of the four Beatles on holiday before Beatlemania took hold have emerged for sale and serve as a ` time capsule ' before they shot to super stardom . The colour photographs of a youthful looking Paul , George and Ringo , were captured in Tenerife by Astrid Kirchherr - who 's fiancee and ` fifth Beatle ' Stuart Sutcliffe had tragically died a year before . In April 1963 the band 's manager , Brian Epstein , told them to take a holiday after a tough year of recording , touring and recovering from Sutcliffe 's death . Scroll down for video . Posing up : Rare pictures showing Paul , George and Ringo from the Beatles on holiday in Tenerife before the band became world famous are to be sold in the U.S. on Friday . Casually unaware : Paul , 20 , sports a plaster on his nose to protect against the harsh sun while photographer Astrid Kirchherr and George look cool for the camera . Close : One image shows Kirchherr canoodling with George who wears a dress shirt and swimming shorts . Nothing to see here : In one picture a sunbather is seen strolling past without batting an eyelid at the musicians who were already well on their way to super stardom . The band that made her name : Kirchherr is still the photographer most readily associated with the Beatles , according to Eric Bradley , of Heritage Auctions in Dallas . Taken on the first anniversary of his death , Paul and George are seen wearing formal , long-sleeve shirts over skimpy swimming shorts as they relax by the seaside while smoking cigarettes . One image shows Kirchherr canoodling with George while in another Paul , 20 , wears a plaster on his nose to protect it from the sun . Despite having already tasted success with their hit ` Love Me Do ' six months earlier , the band were relatively unknown at this time . In one picture a sunbather is seen strolling past without even batting an eyelid at the musicians . John Lennon was also on holiday at the same time , but chose to go to Spain with Epstein . The holiday came just weeks before ` Beatlemania ' took off in the UK following the band 's second number one song ` From Me to You ' in May 1963 . Kirchherr was meant to have produced 100 portfolios of prints from her Tenerife negatives but she only ever made 15 . Almost famous : Paul looks far from a super star , pictured in a buttoned-up shirt and short swimming shorts . The start of things to come : George strikes a pose behind black wayfarers , as Kirchherr sits behind him . Three 's company : Paul and Kirchherr cuddle-up as George clowns-about with a sticker on his nose . More than a band : Mr Bradley said the pictures capture the Beatles as friends , rather than stars in the making . Back to back : Paul and Ringo take a seat and pose for a picture beside the pool in Tenerife . One of these images is now coming up for public auction for the first time at Heritage Auctions in Dallas , U.S. Eric Bradley , of Heritage , said the pictures capture the Beatles as friends , rather than stars in the making . He said : ` These pictures are simply photos of good , close friends . It is clear they are quite relaxed in each other 's company . ` They capture the Beatles just before the onset of Beatlemania . They are still able to be in unguarded in public , something they were n't able to do ever again , anywhere in the world , just a few months later . Kirchherr took the photos with her portable Rolleicord camera and each print is numbered and signed . Mr Bradley said of the collection : ` These photos are a lovely time capsule of a quiet moment just before the most intense explosion of fame the world has ever witnessed ' Mr Bradley said : ` Once the fame occurred , the Beatles were not allowed to be private citizens ever again . These photos are a lovely time capsule of a quiet moment just before the most intense explosion of fame the world has ever witnessed . ' The Beatles were very popular in Germany during their early days and Kirchherr became friendly with them , in particular Sutcliffe who died of a brain haemorrhage . Mr Bradley said : ` It is not an understatement to say that Astrid Kirchherr is still the photographer most readily associated with the Beatles - not just because of the powerful images of the group . ` Sutcliffe , influenced by Kirchherr , was the first Beatle to adopt the ` moptop ' haircut . ' Kirchherr took the photos with her portable Rolleicord camera . Each print is signed by her and numbered 11/100 . The 11 prints , that measure 11.5 ins by 8ins , are being sold by a private collector . They are expected to sell for # 6,000 when they are offered for auction on Friday . Mr Bradley said : ` We are not aware of any other Tenerife '63 portfolio having been offered at auction , ever . | The pictures were taken six months after their hit ` Love Me Do ' And on the anniversary of the death of the ` fifth Beatle ' Stuart Sutcliffe . The pictures are a ` time capsule ' of quieter times before their superstardom . | [[1681, 1688], [1696, 1746], [0, 21], [66, 77], [114, 139], [142, 177], [3519, 3622], [3764, 3867]] |
Fishermen in one corner of China face an official crackdown on their technique of using home-made bombs to blast fish out of the water . So-called ` blast fishing ' is outlawed in many countries because of the destructive and unpredictable effect it can have on the marine ecosystems that support fish stocks . But the practise is nonetheless thriving in Dayawan Bay , by the city of Huizhou , on the South China Sea coast of Guangdong province , south-east China . Visitors there can even pay to go out with the fishermen and throw a few bombs in the water themselves . Scroll down for video . Ka-blooey : An explosion in Dayawan Bay , south-east China , sends spray up into the air . Easy catch : The fishermen then simply net all the dead or stunned fish that have risen to the surface . Big haul : Yet the number of fish that rise to the surface is apparently far fewer than sink right to the bottom . These pictures , taken in an area described by travel guides as ` an unpolluted , quiet paradise for sea-lovers ' , show fishermen hurling explosives into the water to stun or kill fish . Their target in these snaps are yellow croakers that they head out to catch every November . But the explosions also kill other sea life in the area and severely damage the underlying habitat . Underwater shockwaves from the explosions stun fish and rupture their swim bladders - the tiny gas-filled organs that help fish to control their buoyancy . The rupturing causes an abrupt loss of buoyancy , so while a small number of fish float to the surface , many more sink to the sea floor , where they join any other marine organisms indiscriminately killed by the blasts . Controversial : Blast fishing is outlawed in many countries because of the damage is cases to marine life . Sledgehammer : The fisherman are after yellow croakers but end up killing many more creatures as well . Taking a break : These pictures show fishermen who allegedly use blast fishing to make their catches . Poor living : A Chinese Fishery Bureau spokesman said the fishermen make more from tourists than fish . Now the irresponsible practise has also become a tourist attraction . Horrified angler Liau Xiou , 32 , who unwittingly signed up to a trip in Dayawan Bay , said : ` We saw an advert promising ` fishing action ' . ` We assumed it meant fun and paid the 30 GBP to have a go . ` We 'd been out for about 30 minutes when the men told us they were going to feed the fishes . ` They were laughing and stuffing the bottles with powder and what looked like stones . ` They then threw them overboard and just seconds later there was a huge serious of explosions . ` And then all these dead fish appeared floating on the surface which the fishermen hauled in with nets . ' I was absolutely disgusted and shocked beyond belief . ' A spokesman for the Chinese Fishery Bureau said : ` These fishermen make most of their money from taking tourists out to watch them at work . ` We are attempting to crack down on it though . ' | Blast fishing outlawed in many countries because it damages environment . But fishermen in Dayawan Bay , south-east China , are keeping it alive . They are said to make more cash from showing tourists than catching fish . | [[137, 162], [165, 246], [1682, 1773], [315, 366], [1995, 2084], [2806, 2853], [2858, 2947]] |
Almost 1,000 students from mainland Europe falsely claimed more than # 5million in taxpayer-funded loans and grants amid lax controls on private colleges , spending watchdogs revealed today . The students -- mainly from Romania and Bulgaria -- were handed nearly # 5,500 each on average to study in Britain after officials failed to make proper residence checks . The revelation prompted accusations that the Government had presided over an ` incredible ' misuse of public funds after failing to control a huge expansion in private providers of higher education . Almost 1,000 students from mainland Europe falsely claimed more than # 5million in taxpayer-funded loans and grants amid lax controls on private colleges , spending watchdogs revealed today . Ministers allowed private colleges greater access to public money in the form of loans for tuition fees and living costs but failed to prevent taxpayers ' money being used for ` private gain ' , it is claimed . Some colleges were found to be recruiting students with ` limited ' English and barely any checks of capability or motivation . There are suspicions that , once tuition fees had been paid to the college and student loans or grants paid to the student , large numbers simply dropped out of their courses . Drop-out rates at some private colleges were found to be running at 20 per cent . Some colleges have been dubbed the ` cashpoint ' by students because they gave them easy access to student finance . Critical : Labour MP Margaret Hodge has called the # 5.4 million agreed in loans to ineligible students ` incredible ' One - the London School of Science and Technology , which is located above a tile depot in Wembley , north London and was highlighted by whistle-blowers earlier this year -- was found to have 273 ` potentially ineligible applicants ' for financial support , 36 of whom had already been paid before stricter checks were introduced . Details of the wrongful payments to overseas students emerged today in a report by the National Audit Office . Suspicions the system was being abused were first raised by a surge in applications for financial help with living costs from European Union nationals , many from Romanians . It also emerged that more than 80 per cent of new students at some providers were of Romanian or Bulgarian origin . Further concerns were sparked by bulk applications from the same internet location -- in some cases 50 per day . Until September last year , the Student Loans Company -LRB- SLC -RRB- relied mainly on the word of students that they had lived in the UK for three years needed -- the residence criteria for help with living costs . An emergency review of more than 11,000 applications found that half -- 5,548 -- were potentially false . These applicants could or would not provide proof - such as bank statements , payslips or utility bills -- of three years ' residence . Of these , 992 of those had already been handed the money they applied for . As of the middle of November , only # 350,000 of the # 5.4 million had been recovered by SLC , the NAO said . Of the potentially ineligible claims , 84 per cent came from students registered for courses at just 16 alternative providers . In its report , the NAO also drew attention to high drop-out rates at nine alternative providers . At these colleges , one in five students dropped out part-way through the year -- five times the average for higher education . But BIS had not set any threshold for what was an acceptable rate where students are receiving support from public funds , it noted . In further findings , the said that up to 20 per cent of students at alternative providers may not even have been registered for a qualification with an awarding body . Following Coalition reforms , students at alternative providers -- which are mainly for-profit private colleges -- are allowed to claim maintenance loans and grants worth up to # 11,000-a-year . Sally Hunt , general secretary of the University College Union , believes it has taken far too long for the issue to be addressed . Colleges themselves can be handed # 6,000 in tuition fees for each student they enrol . The shake-up was aimed at driving up standards and challenging existing universities by increasing competition . Between 2010/11 and 2013/14 , the number of students from EU member states claiming public money to study at alternative providers ballooned from 7,000 to 53,000 , with the associated bill rising from # 50million to # 675million . Officials from BIS , SLC and the Higher Education Funding Council for England face a grilling by MPs over the problems later this month . The chair of the Public Accounts Committee , Labour MP Margaret Hodge , said the expansion had been allowed without proper safeguards against abuse , branding the # 5.4 million agreed in loans to ineligible students ` incredible ' . ` The Department went ahead with its reforms to expand the role of private colleges without ensuring there were controls in place to ensure that taxpayers ' money was used for its intended purpose of supporting higher education and not for private gain , ' she said . ` This extraordinary rate of expansion , high drop-out rates , and warnings from within the sector ought to have set alarm bells ringing . ` As Government hands more and more taxpayers ' money to private companies and institutions to deliver services for the public good , we have to be able to follow the taxpayers ' pound wherever it is spent . ' Sally Hunt , general secretary of the University College Union , said : ` While we are pleased the misuse of public funds is finally being brought to light , we remain angry that it took so long to happen . We raised the issues of for-profit colleges ' access to taxpayers ' money time and again with ministers , but we were ignored at every turn . ' | Government accused of ` incredible ' misuse of public funds . Some colleges were found to be recruiting students with ` limited ' English . Many dropped out as soon as tuition fees and grants had been paid . 80 % of new students at some providers were Romanian or Bulgarian . | [[364, 563], [400, 492], [967, 1042], [1095, 1197], [1220, 1271], [192, 278], [287, 329], [2208, 2210], [2216, 2323]] |
A judge has ruled that parts of Utah 's law banning polygamy are unconstitutional , effectively decriminalizing the practice , in a victory for the family that appears in the reality TV show ` Sister Wives ' . Kody Brown , who stars in the TLC reality show with his four wives , filed a lawsuit against the state after leaving Utah fearing prosecution after the programme aired . Now a federal judge has issued his final ruling in the case that strikes down parts of the state 's anti-polygamy law . Scroll down for video . Kody Brown poses with his four wives , back Janelle and Christine , front Meri and Robyn , who appear in the TLC reality TV show ` Sister Wives ' . A judge has ruled that banning in polygamy in their home state of Utah is unconstitutional . U.S. District Judge Clark Waddoups has ruled that a provision of Utah 's law forbidding cohabitation violated the Browns ' freedom of religion . He ruled in favour of the family in December and has now said that Mr Brown and his wives can collect attorneys ' fees . It caps a landmark decision for the family that sued Utah in 2011 after a county prosecutor threatened to charge them following the premiere of the TV show . The Emmy-nominated series had brought Mr Brown and his wives Meri , Janelle , Christine and Robyn to the attention of the authorities in their home town of Lehi , and police were considering a bigamy charge . It was n't immediately clear how much the Browns could collect in attorneys ' fees . Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes said in February he intended to appeal the ruling once it was made final . Kody Brown , pictured with his children , was threatened with prosecution after the programme aired . On Wednesday , his office said in a written statement that it was reviewing the ruling and ` will make final determination of whether or not to appeal one or more of the issues in the decision within the coming weeks . ' Meanwhile the Brown family attorney Jonathan Turley said they were overwhelmed and thankful for the ruling . ` This was a historic ruling that I believe will stand the test of time , ' Mr Turley said . He added the family would continue the legal battle to an appeals court or even the U.S. Supreme Court if necessary . The Browns said they were forced to leave Utah for Las Vegas in 2011 in fear of prosecution , however Mr Turley said he did n't know if they would return in the wake of the ruling . The Browns said they were forced to leave Utah for Las Vegas in 2011 in fear of prosecution but have yet to decide if they will return to Utah . ` The important thing is that they now can move back to Utah , ' he added explaining that the family has missed the state . ` They now have the choice . ' Fundamentalist Mormon polygamists believe polygamy brings exaltation in heaven . The mainstream Mormon church strictly prohibits the practice . The bigamy law in Utah is stricter than the laws in 49 other states - most of which prohibit people from having multiple marriage licenses . Utah makes it illegal to even purport to be married to multiple partners or live together . | Judge rules banning cohabitation violated religious freedom of the Browns . Kody Brown and his four wives appear in the TLC reality show ` Sister Wives ' Family sued the state after they were threatened with prosecution . Utah Attorney General 's office say they intend to review the ruling . Browns are yet to decide if they will move back to Utah from where they fled . | [[672, 764], [672, 679], [690, 742], [765, 909], [815, 909], [144, 154], [160, 182], [210, 220], [227, 251], [1189, 1249], [210, 220], [279, 379], [1063, 1073], [1079, 1122], [1103, 1188], [1483, 1570], [1693, 1705], [1708, 1911], [2416, 2533], [2416, 2419], [2521, 2560]] |
Losing a treasured item can leave you feeling sick , so spare a thought for Francesco Plateroti . The art collector from Italy left a 13th century piece by Chinese painter Wang Zhenpeng called The Banquet of Immortals on the Terrace of Jade on a high speed TGV train from Paris to Geneva . Mr Plateroti got off the train in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine , a French town close to the Swiss border , before realising the artwork - worth $ 1million -LRB- # 800,000 -RRB- - was still in his briefcase in the carriage . Train : An art collector left a 13th century piece on a high speed TGV service -LRB- file photo -RRB- from Paris to Geneva . He alerted staff who searched the train upon its arrival at the next stop of Geneva last month , but nothing was found , and Mr Plateroti is now offering a reward for the safe return of the painting . He said that despite the painting 's high value it was unsaleable without the cultural certificate of authenticity he still had in his possession . He had been showing the work at an exhibition in Paris . Mr Plateroti told The Local journalist Simone Flückiger : ` I was crushed when I realised I did n't have it with me . It was a massive shock . People take advantage of my misfortune . ` They are calling me to say they have the painting and that they will send it once I put the reward money in their bank accounts . This all makes having lost the painting a lot worse . ' Station : Mr Plateroti got off the train in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine , a French town close to the Swiss border . But he said : ` You have to be optimistic . After all , a positive attitude can overcome many obstacles . ' All lost property items on the TGV are sent to a central office in Berne , Swizerland . But there has been no sign yet of the painting , which dates from the Yuan dynasty of 1280 to 1329 . Mr Plateroti added : ` Anyone who finds and returns this will be well compensated . I am hopeful that I will have it back soon . ' The collector had been travelling on the 9789 TGV -LRB- Train à Grande Vitesse -RRB- train from Paris to Geneva on November 21 , which left the French capital at 8.11 pm local time -LRB- 7.11 pm GMT -RRB- . | 13th century art called The Banquet of Immortals on the Terrace of Jade . Piece by Chinese painter Wang Zhenpeng left on TGV train last month . Francesco Plateroti got off train in French town Bellegarde-sur-Valserine . Then realised # 800,000 landscape was still in his briefcase in the carriage . | [[156, 240], [518, 599], [290, 348], [1423, 1481], [449, 462], [465, 509]] |
A slimming advert featuring former Loose Women star Denise Welch has been banned after a watchdog said her two-stone weight loss in two months was too fast . The 56-year-old 's before and after photos sparked a complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority -LRB- ASA -RRB- after they featured in a social media campaign for diet firm LighterLife . Today Ms Welch hit out at the ruling - and said watchdog officials ` need to get out more ' . Scroll down for video . Weight loss : The Advertising Standards Authority has banned a slimming advert which showed before -LRB- above -RRB- and after photos of Loose Women 's former star Denise Welch . Online : The disputed adverts appeared on the Facebook page for slimming firm LighterLife . The Facebook page for the slimming firm , for whom the former Coronation Street actress is an ambassador , featured her pictures with the boast : ` Denise lost two stone in just two months . ' It sparked a complaint which challenged whether the ad complied with rules on weight-loss advertising , which say a loss of more than two pounds a week can be unhealthy . Ms Welch 's weight loss was around four and a half pounds a week . The ASA said claims of exact weight loss had to be ` must be compatible with good medical and nutritional practice ' . Backlash : Ms Welch said officials needed to ` get out more ' and her weight loss was totally healthy . So it banned the advert from appearing in the same form again , despite acknowledging Ms Welch had faced potential health problems from being overweight . ` We understood that Denise Welch had been classed as overweight when her weight loss programme began and also that her waist circumference was very high , which put her at high risk of health problems , ' the ruling said . ` However , the code specified that for those who were normally overweight , a rate of weight loss greater than 2lb a week was unlikely to be compatible with good medical and nutritional practice . ` While we understood that LighterLife had given an account of the actual rate of weight loss experienced by Ms Welch , we noted the rate advertised was greater than 2lb per week . ` We had not seen evidence to demonstrate that the rate of loss experienced by Ms Welch was compatible with code requirements . ` We told LighterLife to ensure that rates of weight loss were compatible with good medical and nutritional practice and that treatments for obesity were not advertised to the public without suitably qualified supervision . ' The actress hit out at the ruling , saying : ` The Advertising Standards people need to get out more . ` Weight loss companies are trying to help people , and yet they are n't even allowed to tell us what they can do for us . ` And LighterLife has been prevented from using my weight loss before and after photos as the ASA says I lost weight too quickly . How can that be right , when the Foodpacks comply with all the nutritional rules , including Trading Standards , and I did exactly what I was supposed to do with them . ' I felt better than I had for ages , and those are genuine before and after pictures . ` Meanwhile obesity is increasing -LSB- and -RSB- people are dying from cancer , heart disease and diabetes . ' In its submissions to the ASA , LighterLife said Ms Welch 's weight loss was in line with expected results for those on a very low calorie diet -LRB- VLCD -RRB- programme . A spokesman for LighterLife said Ms Welch had eaten more than 600 calories a day to meet guidelines . It added that while the rate was greater than 2lb a week , this did not mean that it was incompatible with good practice . Ms Welch also ate more than 600 calories a day , in accordance with guidelines by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence -LRB- Nice -RRB- . LighterLife medical director Dr Matt Capehorn said : ` This shows just why Britain is in its current mess , with one of the biggest obesity problems on the planet . ` There is something wrong when weight loss companies are trying to help dieters , and bureaucracy gets in the way . ' | Facebook image showed before and after shots of former Corrie star . Advertising Standards Authority complaint said she lost weight too fast . ASA found loss of more than 2lbs a week was not good medical practice . But baffled Ms Welch , 56 , said watchdog officials ` need to get out more ' | [[530, 547], [554, 632], [791, 844], [0, 142], [103, 157], [2822, 2862], [0, 142], [1850, 1888], [1896, 1970], [2822, 2862], [351, 365], [394, 440], [1301, 1393], [2506, 2521], [2542, 2548], [2553, 2608]] |
The record-breaking chill across the U.S. and Canada was so frigid it literally stopped Niagara Falls in its tracks . A collection of spectacular photographs have shown the moment the U.S. side of the famous falls froze before they could reach the bottom . Thankfully , the freezing air and ` polar vortex ' that turned the cascading water to ice - and affected about 240 million people in the U.S. and southern Canada - will depart during the second half of this week , and a far-reaching January thaw will begin , according to AccuWeather.com . Scroll down for video . The U.S. side of the Niagara Falls is pictured in Ontario Wednesday January 8 , 2014 . A collection of spectacular photographs have shown the moment the U.S. side of the famous falls froze before they could reach the bottom . Thankfully , the freezing air and ` polar vortex ' that turned the cascading water to ice will depart during the second half of this week , and a far-reaching January thaw will begin , according to AccuWeather.com . In the incredible pictures , the Rainbow Bridge is seen with solid ice below it . The ` polar vortex ' affected about 240 million people in the United States and southern Canada this week . The incredible pictures show frozen . mist coating the landscape around Prospect Point at Niagara Falls State . Park and the Rainbow Bridge is seen with solid ice below it . Tuesday . was a day of record-setting cold in Niagara , with the mercury bottoming . out at a chilling -2 F. Combined with the wind chills , it felt like . -20 F . One . would think the icy cold would keep tourists away , but those who . enjoy taking photos rugged up to snap the conditions , producing . exceptional images they would n't otherwise have an opportunity to capture . The . natural wonder should be looking more like itself come Saturday when . temperatures are forecast to be in the 50s , according to Environment . Canada . They also show frozen mist coating the landscape around Prospect Point at Niagara Falls State Park . But the record-breaking temperature did n't deter visitors . Tourists still visited the landmark to take pictures overlooking the falls in Ontario . Tuesday was a day of record-setting cold in Niagara , with the mercury bottoming out at a chilling -2 F. Combined with the wind chills , it felt like -20 F . The ` unprecedented ' amounts of ice in the upper Niagara River , caused by the freezing conditions , caused a so-called ice jam and in turn flooding on Grand Island and Cayuga Island in Niagara Falls . According to historical records , during only one year , 1848 , has freezing weather caused the thousands of cubic feet of water per second flowing over the Niagara Falls to run dry , an event thought to have been caused by ice jamming and damming upriver , according to environmentalgraffiti.com . Ice bridges spanning the Niagara River from bank to bank have formed as a result of various other chilly winters . In 1936 , the American Falls , the shallower of the three waterfalls , are said to have frozen over completely . One of the earliest images showing the frozen falls , in sepia tones , is believed to be from 1911 or 1912 , though skeptics have questioned its authenticity because its photographer is unknown . In 1912 , an ice bridge broke apart as several people were crossing it , sending three to their deaths . In this stock picture , the iconic falls are seen flowing normally in the summer months . One of the earliest images showing a frozen Niagara Falls , in sepia tones , is thought to be from 1911 or 1912 , though skeptics have questioned its authenticity because its photographer is unknown . This image of an icy falls is believed to be from 1890 or 1902 . Ice bridges spanning the Niagara River from bank to bank have formed as a result of various cold winters . The above photo was taken circa 1936 . | The record-breaking chill across the U.S. and Canada was so frigid it literally stopped Niagara Falls in its tracks . Tuesday . was a day of record-setting cold in Niagara , with the mercury bottoming . out at a chilling -2 F. Combined with the wind chills , it felt like . -20 F . Thankfully , the freezing air and ` polar vortex ' that turned the cascading water to ice will depart during the second half of this week , and a far-reaching January thaw will begin . | [[4, 10], [11, 41], [0, 117], [67, 117], [1387, 1461], [1400, 1406], [1407, 1430], [2167, 2218], [1387, 1461], [1400, 1406], [1407, 1430], [2167, 2218], [2221, 2271], [1469, 1515], [1518, 1532], [2221, 2271], [2255, 2301], [293, 305], [313, 418], [399, 468], [471, 513], [833, 845], [853, 886], [810, 845], [880, 934], [937, 979]] |
Joan Rivers could have been saved following her medical procedure gone wrong if doctors had headed signs the comedian was going into shock , claims new report . Rivers ' doctors ignored her dropping blood pressure and pulse and even failed to call 911 for 10 precious minutes as they attempted to resuscitate her once they realized she was dying , according to Page Six . Prior to that , insiders , outside experts and the findings of a federal report reveal that Drs. Lawrence Cohen and Gwen Korovin -- along with an unnamed anesthesiologist -- carried on with their procedure as if nothing was wrong with Rivers . Drs. Lawrence Cohen -LRB- left -RRB- and Gwen Korovin -LRB- right -RRB- were part of a small team of medical care providers that a state report says ` failed to identify deteriorating vital signs and provide timely intervention ' in the late Joan Rivers ' routine procedure gone wrong . But something was wrong at Yorkville Endoscopy on August 28 and the trouble started after 9am , when Rivers was put under with normal vital signs . Fifteen minutes later , Rivers started showing signs of shock as her blood pressure dropped to 92/54 and her pulse fell to 56 . ` At this point , something has gone wrong , the procedure must come to an end , and she needs to be resuscitated , ' a veteran paramedic not involved in the case told the Post . The doctors failed to act when Rivers ' vital signs dropped even further , reports the Post . Instead , with the 81-year-old 's blood pressure at 89/44 and her pulse at 54 , the doctors administered propofol -- the powerful anesthetic that led to the death of Michael Jackson . ` That does n't make any sense , ' said Page Six 's paramedic . ` You 're sedating someone who 's going into shock . ' Even as she began coding , with her bp at 84/40 , and her pulse at 47 , the examination reportedly continued . That was at 9:28 am , 12 minutes after Rivers ' vital signs should have first caused concern . Still , the examination continued , with just an increase to her oxygen flow . ` Routine ' : Rivers , 81 , was put under anesthesia for a routine procedure on August 28 from which she would never wake up . The tragedy occurred at Yorkville Endoscopy in Manhattan . Investigators say the doctors who performed the procedure failed to act as Rivers showed signs her condition was deteriorating . Two minutes later , the examination was stopped and records show the doctors began trying to resuscitate Rivers with life-saving drugs . They would n't call 911 for another ten minutes . And records indicate they did not administer CPR as they awaited the paramedics . By the time they arrived at 9:47 , paramedics found Rivers ' turning blue form lack of oxygen . A state report released early in November said the clinic ` failed to identify deteriorating vital signs and provide timely intervention . ' Rivers died September 4 of brain damage due to lack of oxygen . The federal Department of Health and Human Services has given Yorkville Endoscopy until January 7 to correct deficiencies to avoid losing Medicare accreditation . The clinic said it has submitted a plan to state and federal accreditation agencies addressing all issues raised . It said the physicians involved no longer provide services there . Also among the series of blunders reported by the New York Post 's Page Six , was that staff at the Manhattan clinic failed to weigh Joan before sedating her with Propofol . Heartbroken Melissa Rivers , 46 , -LRB- seen left with Joan at a red carpet event and right with her son more recently during a shopping trip after her mothers ' death -RRB- will file a multimillion-dollar medical malpractice and wrongful death lawsuit against Yorkville and is working with top firm Gair , Gair , Conason , Steigman , Mackauf , Bloom & Rubinowitz . Melissa Rivers is preparing to launch legal action against Yorkville Endoscopy Clinic . She will not just include the clinic in her legal action - but her mother 's personal ENT doctor Gwen Korovin as well . A source told MailOnline : ` Melissa is undaunted , she 's going after the clinic and the doctors personally involved . These doctors will rue the day they went near Joan . ' Heartbroken Melissa Rivers , 46 , will file a multimillion-dollar medical malpractice and wrongful death lawsuit against Yorkville and is working with top firm Gair , Gair , Conason , Steigman , Mackauf , Bloom & Rubinowitz . In a statement , attorneys Jeffrey B. Bloom and Ben Rubinowitz said : ` Our client , Melissa Rivers , is terribly disappointed to learn of the multiple failings on the part of medical personnel and the clinic as evidenced by the CMS report . ` As any of us would be , Ms. Rivers is outraged by the misconduct and mismanagement now shown to have occurred before , during and after the procedure . Moving forward , Ms. Rivers will direct her efforts towards ensuring that what happened to her mother will not occur again with any other patient . ' | Reports and insider accounts reveal doctors at the Manhattan clinic where the comedian died ignored signs that Rivers was in trouble . Drs. Lawrence Cohen and Gwen Korovin continued their endoscopy procedure even as Rivers ' vital signs dropped dangerously . The doctors eventually attempted to resuscitate Rivers but did not call 911 until their efforts fell short . 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Ouija boards are flying off the shelves . Not in the super - natural sense -- but the commercial one . The device , said to be a method of contacting the spirit world , is experiencing an unexpected renaissance . Google reports that sales of the board are up 300 per cent , and it is threatening to become a Christmas ` must buy ' . The culprit is Hollywood , and a new horror film titled Ouija . Low-budget , lowbrow , it tells a familiar story -- of kids dabbling with the ` other side ' and coming off second best . The critics hammered it , but cinema-going teens , looking for something scary in the Halloween season , loved it . Scroll down for video . Spooky : The device , said to be a method of contacting the spirit world , is experiencing an unexpected renaissance . Cue big box office takings and huge demand for Ouija boards , many manufactured by the American toys giant Hasbro . Being a canny company , Hasbro even helped finance the making of the film Ouija , which has put new life into the business of talking to the dead . All rather amusing . Or not , depending on how one views this strange product , named after the French and German words for ` yes ' . To some , the Ouija board represents a harmless form of enjoyment , a pretend-scary rite of passage for teenagers in search of thrills on a stormy night . But to others , churchmen included , it is a danger to be avoided , a trigger for psychological harm -- or something worse . ` It 's like opening a shutter in one 's soul and letting in the supernatural , ' says Peter Irwin-Clark , a Church of England vicar who has witnessed the dark side of Ouija . ` There are spiritual realities out there and they can be very negative . ' Players are told to sit around the board , each place two fingers ` lightly ' on the pointer , and concentrate . And he is adamantly opposed to the sale of Ouija boards as toys . ` It is absolutely appalling . I would very strongly advise parents not to buy Ouija boards for children . ' The board itself is a simple thing , combining the letters of the alphabet and the numbers 0 to 9 with the words Yes , No and Good-Bye . With it comes a planchette or pointer . Players are told to sit around the board , each place two fingers ` lightly ' on the pointer , and concentrate -- before starting to ask questions in turn . ` Ask your questions slowly and clearly , ' read the instructions . ` And wait to see what the planchette spells out for you . ' The planchette then ` moves of its own volition ' towards specific letters and numbers , according to Christina Oakley Harrington , proprietor of Treadwell 's , a London bookshop specialising in the esoteric and the occult . ` You feel it pulling away from the fingers . I 'm not dim -- I have a PhD -- but it 's not being pushed . It 's mysterious . ' An American invention , the board was a child of the spiritualist craze of the 19th century when mediums proliferated and seances were common in well-to-do homes . Ouija took off again in the Sixties , outstripping sales of Monopoly in its best year . Cash-strapped teens made their own versions , using an upturned glass and paper scribbled with letters . Ouija took off again in the Sixties , outstripping sales of Monopoly in its best year . Cash-strapped teens made their own versions , using an upturned glass and paper scribbled with letters . But the age of the Ouija board 's innocence was about to end . The year 1973 saw the release of hit film The Exorcist , in which a young girl takes to communicating with an unseen being by means of such a board . The being is a demon that goes on to possess her , before being exorcised by priests . William Peter Blatty , author of the novel on which it was based , was inspired by a tale from the Forties , about Roland Doe . The teenager was said to have become possessed after playing with a Ouija board for long spells , his spiritual infestation manifested by scratches , levitation and poltergeist activity . Only after he was exorcised by Catholic priests did he return to normal life . ` The horror film shifted the focus of Ouija to the idea of lost or malevolent spirits , ' says Miss Oakley Harrington . ` That was where the culture of danger came in . Once you have something said to be a way of consorting with malevolent spirits , you get the Church involved . ' An American invention , the board was a child of the spiritualist craze of the 19th century when mediums proliferated and seances were common in well-to-do homes . But the Reverend Irwin-Clark does not doubt that the threat is real . ` I would hugely recommend people not to have anything to do with the occult , ' he says . ` People find they are having strange dreams , strange things happening to them , even poltergeist activity . ' Anthony Hayne is a Catholic priest who specialised in exorcism before his retirement . Interviewed a few years ago , Father Hayne said he had dealt with a few teenagers who ` had been using Ouija boards and had let the darkness into their lives ' . And the late Reverend Tom Willis practised as a Minister of Deliverance -- jargon for an exorcist -- for the Anglican Archdiocese of York for half a century , advising Archbishops on the occult . He , too , saw the board as a source of danger . ` A lot more people are dabbling in the occult and having seances , and that is causing a lot of problems , ' he said in 2012 . ` In the Sixties , the Ouija board caused so many problems -- people ending up in mental hospitals because of what they have experienced . ' The year 1973 saw the release of hit film The Exorcist , in which a young girl takes to communicating with an unseen being by means of such a board . An unseen force spelling out messages , he explained , may have sinister motives . ` It may pretend to be your grandmother you 're in contact with , but it might be something more evil that suddenly gives you some bad advice . ' On one occasion , he remembered , he was contacted by three dockers from Hull who had used a Ouija board the previous evening . ` They just sat there shaking , ' he said . One person not scared by Ouija is Terence Hines . He is a professor of psychology at Pace University , New York , and has written about them in his debunking study Pseudoscience And The Paranormal . Like many sceptics , he believes the participants are themselves pushing the planchette to spell out messages . But , curiously , he does not attribute this to dishonesty . It could be entirely subconscious control , he believes . In support of this theory , Canadian paranormal investigator James Randi once blindfolded people taking part in a Ouija session . The result was nothing more than gibberish -- talkative spirits appeared to be silenced when the players could n't see the board 's letters . Perhaps all this will leave only one section of British society taking Ouija boards seriously this Christmas -- the retailers cashing in on the sales boom . | The device is said to be a method of contacting the spirit world . Renaissance is a result of new low-budget horror film titled Ouija . One vicar believes the game poses the risk of psychological harm . ` It 's like opening a shutter in one 's soul and letting in the supernatural ' | [[103, 113], [116, 166], [659, 665], [681, 731], [364, 396], [1368, 1455], [659, 665], [681, 731], [1458, 1533]] |
This is the 22-year-old Nordstrom worker who was shot dead by her ex-boyfriend on Black Friday . Nadia Ezaldein was gunned down on the store floor by Marcus Dee , 31 , on the manic shopping day , which was also her birthday . The killing came seven months after she applied from a protection order after he allegedly broke her ribs , fractured her jaw and tore her clothing in a vicious attack . Scroll down for video . Shot dead : Nadia Ezaldein , pictured , was killed while working in a Chicago branch of Nordstrom on her 22nd birthday by her ex-boyfriend , against whom she had filed for a protection order . Court struggle : Ezaldein , left , asked for court protection from Marcus Dee , 31 , right , after he allegedly broke her ribs and jaw and put a gun in her mouth in a fight . Dee , who killed himself before police could move in on the store , also put a gun in Ezaldein 's mouth during the confrontation , according to the court documents , filed in April . Her twin sister told a judge on April 8 that Dee , 31 , also ` stabbed her jacket with a switch knife , ripped her boots and bruised her lip . -LSB- He -RSB- threw her clothes out the window and put -LSB- a -RSB- gun in her mouth ' . The application was filed a day after Dee applied for protection against Nadia 's twin sister , who he claimed was trying to get him arrested and kicked out of the Army . Both applications were denied . Worker : Ezaldein had taken on seasonal work at the retailer in order to pay her law tuition fees . Scene : A man shot his ex-girlfriend in the cosmetics section of a Nordstrom in Chicago before killing himself in an attempted murder-suicide . Corden : Chicago police secure the entrance to The Shops at North Bridge that leads to the Nordstrom store in downtown Chicago , where the two people were shot . Ezaldein , a seasonal worker at Nordstrom 's downtown Chicago branch , was fatally gunned down by Dee at the store on Friday - her 22nd birthday - before he turned the gun on himself . She was rushed to hospital and placed on life support , but died on Saturday at 3:43 pm , a day after her family had planned a surprise dinner for her birthday . Dee was declared dead at the scene . Ezaldein 's relatives had flown in from Florida especially to surprise the University of Chicago law student for her birthday . She had taken the job so she could afford her tuition fees . Today , a friend posted a tribute on Facebook to her . It said : ` RIP my sweet beautiful beam of light . I wo n't ever forget our beautiful and pure last moment Thursday morning . You got me . You are my angel forever . ` Fly on my angel . You are the prettiest one I bet . I will miss you until I see you again . How could he take you away from me ? The world needed you , I needed you . I still need you . ' The victim started dating Dee in August 2012 after meeting him through her older sister 's roommate , her family members , who wished to remain unnamed , told the Chicago Tribune . However , in the 14 months that followed , she was repeatedly abused and beaten up , they said . She was allegedly hesitant to report abuse because his parents were Chicago police officers . ` She thought his parents could cover it up , ' one of Ezaldein 's sisters said , adding that the entire family would receive constant phone calls and texts from Dee following the pair 's break-up . The store 's management decided to close the branch today following the ` tragic situation that occured ' She was hospitalized after Dee shoved a handgun into her mouth in December 2013 following months of ` psychological torment ' and physical abuse , her family said . Although she subsequently ended the relationship , she and her siblings then received threatening calls from Dee on a regular basis , forcing her to change her number three times , they said . Speaking of Friday 's shooting through tears , her sister added : ` It is the worst situation ever . Our sister came up to visit her in Chicago from Florida . We made dinner . We were supposed to have fun . ` She 's the smartest person I know . She did n't deserve to die . ' The victim 's brother told the Chicago Sun-Times that Dee used ' a lot of emotional traumatizing phrases and words ' to his sister during their relationship , saying : ` It was a very strange circumstance . ' A spokesperson speaking outside on Saturday said : ` We just felt it was the right decision as a company to take this day , regroup and support our employees ' On Saturday , Nordstrom posted on its Facebook page : ` We are deeply saddened to learn that our employee who was injured in Friday evening 's tragedy at our Michigan Avenue store passed away this afternoon ' At one point , Dee tried to file a restraining order against Ezaldein - who had moved to Chicago from Florida in 2009 to start studying law - but the request was denied by a judge , it is reported . On Friday , crowds in the upscale department store off North Michigan Avenue were sent into a panic as they heard gunshots on the second floor at around 8.30 pm and hurried out of the building . Hundreds of shoppers were inside at the the time for the Black Friday sales . Ezaldein , originally from Fort Lauderdale , Florida , was reportedly shot in the head and neck area . The company decided to close the store on Saturday , meaning many customers hoping to catch the sales were turned away . It was due to reopen at 11am on Sunday . A spokesperson said on Saturday : ` We just felt it was the right decision as a company to take this day , regroup and support our employees ' . Panic : The store was filled with customers at the time during the Black Market sales . Shoppers ran to all exits of the building when they heard the shots ring out . A sign in the windows said the branch would not be opening its doors due to the ` tragic situation that occurred ' . Michelle Smith , 47 , was buying purses with her daughter Krystal , 25 , when they heard two gunshots . She told the Chicago Tribune : ` It was a pow and a pow . It was a stampede coming down the escalator . Authorities reiterated that no one else was in harms way and that the suspect entered the store with the intent to hurt his ex-girlfriend . However they stressed that the store was an active crime scene . Suzanne Nanos-Gusching was on the third floor with her daughter who was trying on a dress for a sorority formal at the University of Michigan when shots rang out . ` We just saw people running out and they -LRB- the employees -RRB- rushed her to get dress , ' he told the paper . ` They were adamant about getting us out of the building . ' Janis Tillman who was in the store at the time told NBC Chicago : . ' I was right around the corner when an eyewitness came out . I said , ` What happened ? ' She said , ' I saw somebody . . I saw the guy pull out a gun , shot her , and then he then shot himself . ' She was shaken . Very shaken . ' Deadly : The woman , who is a seasonal employee at the store , The man was pronounced dead at the scene . | Nadia Ezaldein , 22 , was a seasonal worker at downtown Chicago store . She was shot dead by Marcus Dee , 31 , before he turned gun on himself . Protection order application filed on April 8 said Dee cracked Ezaldein 's ribs , fractured her jaw , stabbed her with a switchblade and shoved a gun in her mouth . Dee filed for protection against Ezaldein 's sister , both applications denied . Her family flew from Florida on the day of the shooting for her 22nd birthday . 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In a handwritten note to police scrawled while he was in a desperate bid to get out of jail , Gable Tostee has apologised for drink driving and admits to ` drowning myself with alcohol ' . The one page letter , obtained by Daily Mail Australia , was penned at Queensland 's Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre in a scrappy style with occasional spelling errors and includes an admission by Tostee that ' I have a problem with binge drinking ' and that he has put people 's lives at risk . Written on November 11 , exactly a week before he was granted bail on strict conditions including not drinking alcohol , Tostee 's note specifically apologises for drinking in the early hours of July 27 . Less than two weeks before the 28-year-old allegedly murdered Warriena Wright , who fell to her death from his 14th floor balcony , police detected Tostee at 3am on the highway across the NSW border . ` It was a wake up call '' : Gable Tostee claims getting caught by police for high range drink driving on July 28 was the ` wake up call I needed ... before something worse happened ' . Twelve days later Warriena Wright -LRB- pcitured -RRB- fell to her death from his 14th floor balcony after a night of serious drinking . ' I am dangerous and drowning in alcohol ' : Gable Tostee 's handwritten note , penned in prison , confesses his serious binge drinking problem and the fact he has endangered people 's lives while drinking excessively . He was ` travelling at high speed ' and when eventually he was stopped , in Queensland , was charged with high range drink driving in an incident Tostee describes in his handwritten note as ` immature and dangerous ' . ' I am completely ashamed of myself , ' he wrote , ' I ... put the lives of my friends , other road users and yourselves as officers at risk . ' I have disappointed myself and my family who have done their best to raise and support me . Since then I have finally come to accept that I have a problem with binge drinking and I am taking measures ... to deal with my issues in ways that do not involved drowning myself with alcohol . ` Wittier on alcohol ' : Gable Tostee thinks he is wittier on alcohol but admits he has been binge drinking to ease social anxietties for 11 years since Schoolies . ` My foolish and immature attitude has cost me ... being stopped that night was the wake-up call I needed and I am thankful that it happened before something potentially much worse happened . ' Twelve days later , following an alleged drinking session at his Surfers Paradise apartment , 26-year-old New Zealand bank clerk Warriena Wright died at around 2.20 am . The note is among several court documents filed by Tostee 's lawyers to gain freedom on bail while he awaits his murder trial , which is unlikely to proceed before late 2016 to early 2017 . In an affidavit filed by Tostee in the Queensland Supreme Court , he says he recalls ` being in a state of panic ' during the July police pursuit and that ' I 100 % accept I screwed up ' and had been ` so reckless ' . He also claims he is ` wittier ' when drinking alcohol and admits he has been a ` danger to the public ' while binge drinking since the age of 17 . Both he and his father , Gray Tostee , admit his extreme alcohol problem began at Schoolies 11 years ago and continued as he tried to cope with his ` social anxieties ' . Now on bail and living at his parents ' house at Carrara on the Gold Coast , Tostee says he still intends to ` go out ' and has applied for his curfew to be reduced to just six hours , from 10pm to 4am and he only wants to be alcohol tested on Sundays . In the affidavit he says , ' I have a problem with excessive alcohol consumption . ' I commenced my consumption of alcohol socially on the Gold Coast when I was 17 years of age at Schoolies . I found that it helped me resolve my anxieties in interacting with others by improving my confidence . ` Since that time I have relied on alcohol to deal with my social anxiety . When I drink alcohol socially I feel at ease with people . ` Without alcohol I am quite reserved and less talkative . I find that I am slow to think and do not feel as witty when I am sober . A danger to the public : In applying for bail on a charged of allegedly murdering Warrien Wright -LRB- pcictured -RRB- , Gable Tostee has admitted he is a danger to the public while binge drinking and then driving . ` When intoxicated I feel wittier , more relatable and confident . I accept that I have a problem with drinking to excess -LRB- binge drinking -RRB- and that I use alcohol as a crutch ' . In his affidavit , Gray Tostee says it was a shock when he and wife Helene discovered their son had ` consumed alcohol to excess ' since the age of 17 . ` Gable and I are very close and I love him very much ... unfortunately since the age of about 23 1/2 onwards Gable 's social anxieties were largely addressed by him in a destructive fashion with alcohol . ` Gable seemed to get into some difficult situations due to alcohol , and sometimes legal issues arose . ' In his affadavit , Gable Tostee admits he was drunk when he allegedly resisted police during another incident on January 27 after he allegedly refused to pay a tuk tuk driver . Tostee ` was heavily intoxicated ' , police told the court , between 2am and 3am on January 27 , when he was arrested after allegedly insulting officers . His lawyers have tendered in evidence a transcript of the CCTV of the incident , in which police allegedly say they are charging him ` for being a d *** head ' . Tostee , 28 , left prison on a $ 200,000 surety put up by his parents on November 18 , three months after he was arrested for Ms Wright 's alleged murder . His bail conditions include not using the mobile dating app Tinder , and other social media sites including Facebook . The US administrators of Tinder are being pushed by Australian authorities to aid their search for more than 50 women from Australia and overseas who were allegedly contacted by Mr Tostee via the app . Scroll down for video . Gable Tostee arriving at his parents ' home in Carrara home after his release from prison . He will spend at least the next two years there while on bail as long as he does n't breach his conditions not to drink or use Tinder . Bail documents indicate that investigators are pursuing statements from the women and have requested data from both Mr Tostee and Ms Wright 's Tinder accounts , reported The Australian . Ms Wright died at around 2.20 am , under six hours after meeting Mr Tostee at Cavill Mall in Surfers Paradise via Tinder . Gold Coast Police Prosecutions legal division sergeant Michael Campbell labelled Mr Tostee 's contact with ` persons over the dating site ' as ` substantial ' . In an email to Mr Tostee 's lawyers tendered as part of the bail proceedings , Sergeant Campbell said that ` Police conducted extensive inquiries in relation to the defendant 's ' actions on Tinder . Tragic death : Warriena Wright -LRB- pictured -RRB- fell to her death from the 14th floor of Gable Tostee 's Surfers Paradise apartment in the early hours of August 8 this year , just days before the 26-year-old was due to return home to New Zealand . Tinder date : Gable Tostee -LRB- pictured -RRB- says he did not murder Warriena Wright , following their meeting via the mobile dating app Tinder in Surfers Paradise , but admits he has had a binge drinking problem since Schoolies . Sergeant Campbell noted that while the majority of witness statements for the case had already been collected , police were still chasing 50 outstanding statements from witnesses interstate and overseas . At Tostee 's bail hearing last month , prosecutors alleged he locked 26-year-old victim Warriena Wright outside on a 14th floor balcony and that was akin to locking someone in a trunk to suffocate . Accused murderer Gable Tostee -LRB- pictured , walking from a Brisbane prison on bail last month -RRB- has admitted he feels ` wittier ' while on alcohol which he has been abusing for the last 11 years . The Avalon apartments -LRB- above -RRB- in Surfers Paradise on Queensland 's Gold Coast were the scene of the fatal fall by Warriena Wright 14 storeys to the ground at around 2.20 am on August 8 this year . Eased conditions : Gable Tostee is living at his parents , Gary and Helene 's house -LRB- pictured -RRB- while on bail , not drink alcohol , not use dating app Tinder but wants to ` go out ' and have his curfew eased tom 10pm to 4am . Justice Mullins told the court the case ` is not in any view a straightforward case of murder ' . Granting Tostee bail , Justice Debra Mullins said the strict conditions imposed on him would reduce the risk of him fleeing . ` I am satisfied the applicant has shown cause as to why his detention in custody is not justified , ' Justice Mullins said . Crown prosecutor Ben Power argued there was a strong risk Tostee would flee with the threat of a mandatory 20-year prison sentence looming . Fatal meeting : Warriena Wright -LRB- above , left -RRB- was holidaying on the Gold Coast after attending a friend 's wedding , when the 26-year-old New Zealand bank clerk fell to her death from Gable Tostee 's -LRB- above , right -RRB- high rise balcony apartment . But defence barrister Soraya Ryan argued Tostee 's public profile meant he could n't hide from authorities . Mr Tostee denies he murdered Ms Wright . Mr Tostee appointed Mr O'Gorman following the civil libertarian 's comments about the release of court documents including an alleged transcript of Ms Wright 's night with him , taped on his phone , and a police affidavit of what occurred between the two in the hours before Ms Wright 's death . The prosecution claimed Tostee has a ` bizarre indifference to Ms Wright 's death ' and that she had been affected on the night of her death by alcohol in the form of a ` white spirit ' made by him . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article . | Gable Tostee has been binge drinking since he was a 17-year-old Schoolie . He thinks he 's ` wittier ' on alcohol and has been ` drowning myself with alcohol ' He apologises in a handwritten note to police for being drunk and ` putting lives at risk ' after he was stopped drink-driving . The accused balcony murderer still plans to ` go out ' while on bail . Tostee has applied for a shortened , six-hour curfew from just 10pm to 4am . He may not face trial for murdering Warriena Wright until 2017 . Police have graphic evidence from a ` crucial witness ' about Ms Wright 's last moments before she fell to her death from Tostee 's 14th floor flat . 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A team of diggers has started removing 2,500 tonnes of waste from a 40ft-high rat-infested rubbish pile which has blighted the lives of residents for the past three years . The towering mountain of putrid rubbish sits at the end of cul-de-sac near Orpington , Kent , and is laden with everything . imaginable - from rotting industrial waste , old shoes and broken fridges . to tyres , scrap metal , excrement , discarded nappies and plastic bottles . The stinking mound - which residents say ` smells like rotting corpses ' - is also prone to catching fire , as ` hot spots ' smoulder deep inside the 60-ft wide pile of rubbish . Fire crews have now been called to 23 fires at the site - one of which lasted ten days - which has cost the taxpayer # 650,000 . Scroll down for video . This 40ft pile of stinking rubbish has blighted the lives of . residents living in a cul-de-sac near Orpington , Kent , since . 2011 . Now , experts from the Environment Agency are starting to remove . some of the waste . The Environment Agency , which has been locked in a High Court legal battle with Waste4Fuel , which runs the site , has called in experts to remove 2,500 tonnes of rubbish from the 20,000 tonne pile . The towering mountain , which sits at the end of cul-de-sac , is laden with everything imaginable - from rotting industrial waste , old shoes and broken fridges to tyres , scrap metal , excrement , discarded nappies and plastic bottles . Now the Environment Agency - which is locked in a High Court legal battle with Waste4Fuel , which runs the site - has ordered experts to remove some of the mess so the pile is at a ` safe ' level and stops spontaneously catching fire . But fed-up locals in Cornwall Drive , St Paul 's Cray , say the action is not enough - and have called for the entire 20,000-tonne mountain to be removed . Jan Watkins , 60 , a grandmother-of-two , said : ` It is a plague . It is a living nightmare . It is really , really horrible . You ca n't open your doors or your windows . The smell that comes through is like rotting corpses . ` You ca n't go out , it is in your clothes , in your hair , because the smell gets in them . You ca n't use your garden . Many residents have sore throats and coughs . Anybody who has a breathing problem suffers greatly . ' Ms Watkins said residents had been campaigning to clear the site for three years and accused the EA of allowing the mound to spiral out of control by failing to take swift action . She said she feared the frequent fires . were belching toxic fumes which could be endangering the health of her . two young grandchildren , whom she looks after during the day . She said : ` If the Environment Agency . had taken action when we wanted them to two and a half years ago it . would be half the size . We feel very , very let down . ' The mountain of garbage has been a problem for residents since rubbish disposal . company Waste4Fuel took over the site in 2011 . Fire crews have been called to 23 fires at . the site , mostly during the hot summer weather , costing the taxpayer # 650,000 and taking up 2,000 hours of firefighters ' time . But residents say efforts by the EA to remove some of the waste - which includes rotting industrial waste , tyres , scrap metal and even excrement - is too little too late . They are campaigning for the entire tip to be removed . According . to its website , the firm 's aim is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions . and it ` specialises in the collection and correct disposal of waste that . can be reprocessed for use in generating electricity . ' It charges people to dump rubbish at the site during the day and the night , which it then sorts , treats and sends on for disposal elsewhere . But residents say this practice does not happen and instead , over the past couple of . years , Waste4Fuel has simply taken the money and let it stack up into a . monstrous pile . Resident Denise Clark , 34 , a mother-of-two , said : ` The smell , especially when it 's hot , is repugnant , disgusting . It makes you feel sick to the stomach . It 's like living next to a sewage . works . ` We have a real rat . problem . The size of the rats are massive - up to 2ft with their tails . I . have a three-year-old son and five-year-old daughter and it makes me . fear for their health . My son has eczema and it is not good for him . ' Diggers working on the site is the first sign of any tangible action . being taken to free the residents of the rat-infested rubbish mound , which regularly catches fire . Waste4Fuel uses the site as a waste transfer site where it ` processes . general non-hazardous waste ' . It is allowed a maximum of 5,500 tonnes on the site at . a time - but has almost four times that amount . She said local schools do not allow children out in the playground at break when the rubbish pile is on fire because of health fears . She added that residents fear the pile will one day cause a fire that gets out of control and spreads . She said : ` About 18 months ago there was a fire that lasted 10 days and that was pretty scary . If the wind was blowing the other way it could have taken the whole street out . ' Ms Clark also blamed the unsightly ` scourge ' for sending house prices in the street down , saying house prices had plummeted by # 100,000 . The location of a waste or recycling plant is the responsibility of the local authority , which in this case is Bromley Council . But . its size and scope is set out in the operating permit granted by the . Environment Agency , which allows Waste4Fuel to use the site ` as a waste . transfer station processing general non-hazardous waste , from commercial . operators with -LSB- a maximum -RSB- of 5,500 tonnes allowed at any time . ' The pile is often seen emitting steam , as . rubbish smoulders deep inside the mound , pictured left . It is that which . has forced the EA to send in workers , pictured right , in a bid to take . the mound to a ` safe ' level . The height and width of the giant mound mean most residents can see the rubbish pile from their window . Resident Denise Clark , 34 , said the smell is ` repugnant , disgusting ' and it is ` like living next to a sewage works ' The . Environment Agency is currently locked in a legal battle with the firm , claiming it has not been paying for . the mound to be treated and sent on for disposal or recycling elsewhere . Last November , the agency won a court order for Waste4Fuel to clear the site of combustible waste by the end of April . But the firm said it could only afford to comply by generating more money -- by allowing more waste to be brought on site -- and applied to increase the amount of rubbish it handles from 75 to 200 tonnes a week . It ended up failing to comply with the order . The Environment Agency then tried to seek contempt charges against the recycling company , former company director Bryan Hughes , new company director Shelley Hurst and site manager Jonathan Beckson . The charges were in relation to . Waste4Fuel not complying with an undertaking to install appropriate fire . breaks and separate areas for new waste at the site . Resident Jan Watkins , 60 , said she can not open her doors or windows because the smell comes through like ` rotting corpses ' . She said the smell even gets in her hair and on her clothes when she steps outside . Steam can often be seen coming from the top of the rubbish mountain as fire from within smoulders away , creating a putrid stench of burning plastic for local residents . But , in July this year , the High Court dismissed the case -- a decision which the agency is now deciding whether to appeal . Talking about the team of diggers , the EA said : ` Environment Agency contractors have entered the Waste4Fuel site in Orpington in an operation to lower the illegal waste pile to a safe level . ` The Environment Agency 's battle to ensure that the site operator and landowner clean up the site is continuing , but is taking this rare step to reduce the blight on the local community . ' Rob Wise , environment manager at the EA , said : ` We understand the frustration of local residents and we will continue our fight against Waste4Fuel . ` It is not right that taxpayers should pick up the bill for this operation when it remains the responsibility of the site operator and landowners , but the priority is to make the site as safe as possible . ` We are committed to working with our partners , including the London Borough of Bromley , to find a long-term solution . ' | The 40ft tip , which is also 60ft wide , has 20,000 tonnes of rubbish which towers above street near Orpington , Kent . The rat-infested pile includes industrial waste , scrap metal , tyres , excrement and smells ` like rotting corpses ' Environment Agency , which is locked in High Court battle with site managers Waste4Fuel , is clearing 2,500 tonnes . 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David Cameron and Nick Clegg were accused of ` doing an Obama ' after making separate whistle-stop visits to Stonehenge today . The Prime Minister and Lib Dem leader stopped for photos at the world famous site to highlight a # 15 billion road expansion . It comes after the US President stopped off at Stonehenge on his return home from the Nato summit in Newport in September . David Cameron visited Stonehenge today to highlight a tunnel passing Stonehenge , which is among dozens of new road schemes announced by the government . Mr Cameron arrived at the Wiltshire site to welcome the # 15bm investment into Britian 's roads . Mr Cameron 's visit came after Nick Clegg visited the World Heritage Site earlier this morning . Mr Clegg was first to arrive at Stonehenge -- trumpeting the Government 's announcement that the A303 close to the famous stones will be put into a tunnel , thus easing conditions at a notorious bottleneck . The Prime Minister then arrived at the Wiltshire landmark claiming there was now an ` unstoppable momentum ' behind the scheme . He said : ' I think we are both delighted that it is going ahead because it 's been the work of our Government to get the Government 's finances under control . ` But frankly the more politicians that come here and say it 's good that we are building the roads the country needs , frankly the happier I will be . ' Asked whether the project would go ahead even if there was a change of government in May , Mr Cameron said : ` It has unstoppable momentum now , because the plan for the tunnel is robust , the money in the national budget is there , the vital importance of infrastructure is now accepted by everybody . I think this is now unstoppable . ' The tunnel is part of a # 2 billion scheme to dual the entire A303 and A358 to the South West . This will allow road users to drive on a dual carriageway from London to within 15 miles of Land 's End . But MPs tonight accused the the Tory and Lib Dem leaders of a cynical bid to drum up votes ahead of the next election . Labour 's Grahame Morris said : ` This is a blatant political stunt that would make US President Obama blush . ` The British public see through these stage managed photograph opportunities . The fact that Cameron and Clegg are going round the country attempting to cast themsleves as a cross between Braveheart and Swampy is laughable and faintly ridiculous . ' Mr Obama visited the stones in his presidential helicopter Marine One , which flew to Boscombe Down Airbase , Wiltshire , before his motorcade drove to the ancient monument . The president was then given a guided tour by curator Heather Sebire . English Heritage , which manages the site , said it was ` an honour ' to host the president . President Barack Obama visits Stonehenge after leaving the NATO summit in Newport , Wales , in September . General manager of Stonehenge , Kate Davies , said : ` His office told us the president was very interested to see the iconic monument for himself . ` Every day people from all over the world make the trip to the ancient stones but this visit was a particularly special one . ' Ms Sebire said Mr Obama ` was fascinated by the story of the stones , what we know about them and the mysteries that have yet to be solved ' . She went on : ` He described the atmosphere around the stones as ` really special ' and his visit to Stonehenge as ' a highlight of my tour ' . Mr Obama described seeing the monument as ` cool ' and said it was something he could tick off his ` bucket list ' . | David Cameron and Nick Clegg turn up at Stonehenge to hail new tunnel . Pair arrived at Wiltshire site within hours of each other to trumpet scheme . Comes after President Barack Obama made surprise stop off at site . Mr Obama flew to the world-famous site after Nato summit in Wales . | [[379, 458], [379, 392], [418, 460], [533, 630], [631, 727], [728, 736], [774, 882], [936, 1002], [45, 61], [64, 127], [631, 727], [255, 286], [270, 378], [2403, 2472], [2743, 2849], [270, 378], [2403, 2472], [2743, 2849], [2743, 2765], [2784, 2824]] |
A group of female NYPD officers are facing disciplinary action after photos of them in uniform were posted on sexy Instagram account . The policewomen posted photos of themselves posing away from work alongside images of them wearing their badges - allegedly violating the department 's social media policy . The collection of shots , which have appeared alongside other officers from around the country , are then turning up on sites such as Blueline Beauties which describes itself as being : ` Dedicated to Law Enforcement Women ' . One of the female officers posted a picture of herself with Santa Claus pin above her badge alongside one of her on a night out . They could face disciplinary action for violating NYPD social media policy . The policewomen involved are allegedly breaking the department 's social media regulations because they are uploading photos of themselves away from official ceremonies . Those who want to be featured on the profile have to send in their pictures . One of officers had a Santa badge pinned above her suit with an accompanying snap of her wearing a tiny black dress , showing off a tattoo on her thigh . Another took a selfie while wearing uniform and sent it in along with a shot flaunting her cleavage and another pursing her lips while preparing for a night out . The New York Daily News reported that cops are not allowed to take photos of themselves in uniform and post them online unless they are at official ceremonies . The force began issuing guidelines for how officers should use Twitter , Facebook , Instagram and other social media sites in 2013 . An internal order revealed members of the nation 's largest police department to be careful with what they reveal online . It includes being vigilant when identifying themselves with the force . The document stated that officers ` are to exercise good judgment and demonstrate professionalism expected of them while performing their official duties . ' It also warns that ` personal social media sites may be used against them to undermine the credibility of the department , interfere with official police business , compromise ongoing investigations and affect their employment status . ' The cops could be punished as a result of the actions , with the severity ranging from the loss of vacation days to termination from the force . The same year , Mail Online revealed that an investigation had begun into NYPD officers posing alongside force patrol cars and motorcycles on their dating profiles . In a statement in response to the probe , John J. McCarthy , NYPD Deputy Commissioner , said : ` Members of the Police Department are prohibited from posting photographs of themselves in uniform without the prior authorization . ` This does not include photographs taken during official department ceremonies . This directive is in compliance with the New York City Social Media Policy and is in part intended to protect officers from divulging identifying information on social media sites that may endanger officer safety . Breach of these guidelines can result in harsh disciplinary action including termination . However sources told the Daily News that the female officers involved could lose 10 days vacation . It is unknown whether officers from other departments around the country could be punished as the policies vary between forces . According to the Baltimore Sun the city 's police department do not regulate their use of social media . Cops from around the country , including this one from Baltimore PD , have also sent their pictures to the profile for them to be uploaded . Policies regarding social media vary between departments across the country . | Officers have posted images of themselves wearing the badge alongside racy photos on the social media accounts . The photos have appeared on profiles including ` Blueline Beauties ' Uploads violate the force 's social media policy put in place in 2013 . Strict guidelines state officers can not post photos of themselves wearing uniform unless at official ceremonies . Policewomen from around the country have also been featured on the page . | [[63, 134], [135, 178], [168, 225], [211, 308], [536, 659], [992, 1107], [1146, 1257], [1146, 1153], [1194, 1274], [3456, 3523], [3526, 3579], [309, 332], [406, 414], [426, 460], [309, 332], [410, 460], [211, 308], [666, 742], [666, 670], [682, 694], [702, 742], [743, 913], [1470, 1602], [1309, 1435], [1436, 1469], [2736, 2815], [324, 334], [341, 403]] |
Police have come under fire after using one of their official riot vans to give Father Christmas a lift as part of a festive parade . Crowds looked on in disbelief when Santa climbed inside the police van in Aberdare town centre , Cynon Valley , rather than taking his sleigh . Police used the vehicle to give him a taxi ride away from the event in what has been described as an ` ill-judged ' stunt . Father Christmas gave a cheery wave to the people of Abadare before being taken away in the police van . Father Christmas disappears inside the police van . Police later clarified that he had not been arrested . Officials said transporting Father Christmas in a police van had always been part of the plan . At one point children were left in tears and feared they would not get any presents after seeing Father Christmas taken away . In a video posted online , the crowd can be heard laughing before a voice shouts ` Santa 's being arrested ' . Police said Santa had not been arrested and simply needed a ride home as he has a busy few weeks ahead . But parents who had taken their children to watch the family-friendly reindeer parade were furious at the ` ill-judged ' stunt . Jade Hughes , 20 , from Maerdy , told Wales Online : ` There were a lot tears . People could n't believe it actually happened . ` My four-year-old cousin started crying saying - Santa ca n't bring me toys now . ' ` It left a lot children upset because they thought he had been arrested . A police spokesman said : ` Santa obviously has a busy month ahead , so when he asked if we could provide transport to help him get back to the North Pole , we were happy to oblige . ' Parents who had taken their children to watch the family-friendly reindeer parade were furious at the ` ill-judged ' stunt . ` There was a lot of very upset kids thinking Santa would n't be around for them . ' The 20-year-old said the decision to transport Santa in a police van in front of a crowd of children was a mistake . ` It was a great family day but we were very let down by this error . ` Santa was there with the reindeer waving in his sleigh . Then the police van reversed , the side door was opened . ' A spokesman for South Wales Police said : ` Santa obviously has a busy month ahead , so when he asked if we could provide transport at the end of his sleigh ride through Aberdare town centre to help him get back to the North Pole , we were happy to oblige . ' Some members of the audience called the decision to transport Santa back home by police van ' a mistake ' Rhondda Cynon Taf council revealed that transporting Father Christmas in a police van had always been part of the plan , so he could make a swift exit . A spokesman said : ` We are grateful to South Wales Police for assisting Father Christmas during his departure from Aberdare town centre after an amazing Christmas event , which was enjoyed by thousands of people . ` It was always part of the arrangements to transport Father Christmas out of the town centre in a vehicle provided by South Wales Police as quickly and as safely as possible as he has a busy few weeks ahead of him . ' | Father Christmas was taken away in a police riot van after a festive parade . Children were left in tears and were worried they would not get any gifts . Police said Santa had not been arrested and simply needed a ride home . Parents were furious at ` ill-judged ' stunt after taking children to the parade . | [[0, 98], [0, 6], [28, 133], [402, 506], [402, 408], [463, 506], [2447, 2522], [2572, 2622], [710, 750], [710, 731], [755, 836], [1235, 1261], [1397, 1469], [1782, 1816], [1801, 1816], [1826, 1862], [559, 613], [587, 613], [948, 1017], [948, 954], [960, 965], [992, 1052], [1547, 1624], [278, 401], [349, 401], [1053, 1064], [1069, 1181], [1057, 1181], [1655, 1662], [1667, 1779], [1655, 1779]] |
Two women are facing prison after they admitted this week to encouraging their friend to run over and kill a black man with his pick up during a deliberate mission to target and attack African Americans . James Anderson , was run over by a Ford F250 truck outside a hotel in Jackson , Mississisppi , after being brutally beaten and robbed in 2011 . His assault was caught by a hotel surveillance camera -- which has already resulted in the conviction of driver Deryl Dedmon who boasted afterwards to his friends - ` I ran that n ***** over . ' Now two 21-year-old women who were in Dedmon 's truck and encouraged him to finish Anderson off are facing prison sentences after pleading guilty on Friday in connection with not just Anderson 's death but a whole series of attacks on African-Americans in Mississippi . Scroll down for video . Sarah Graves , left , and Shelbie Richards , right , are facing prison after pleading guilty in connection with a series of attacks including the 2011 death of James Anderson in Jackson , Mississippi . The death of James Anderson , pictured , sparked a broader investigation into reports that young white men and women were driving from mostly white Rankin County into majority-black Jackson to assault African-Americans . Shelbie Richards and Sarah Graves , each pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to violate the federal hate crime law . Anderson 's death sparked a broader investigation into reports that young white men and women were driving from mostly white Rankin County into majority-black Jackson to assault African-Americans . Richards and Graves admitted that on June 26 , 2011 , they encouraged their co-conspirators to leave Brandon with them to assault ` n ****** , ' in Jackson . Richards further admitted that she encouraged her co-conspirator Deryl Dedmon to hit Anderson with his truck . In addition , Richards admitted that she falsely told law enforcement officers that she did not remember a fight between Dedmon and Anderson , and that she did not encourage Dedmon to strike Anderson with his truck . The two women from Brandon face a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $ 250,000 fine for breaking the hate crime law , while Richards faces an additional three years in prison and a $ 250,000 fine for concealing information about Anderson 's death from investigators . Anderson , was run over by a Ford F250 truck outside a Jackson hotel in 2011 . His assault was caught by a hotel surveillance camera . Richards further admitted that she encouraged her co-conspirator Deryl Dedmon , pictured , to hit Anderson with his truck . Dedmon was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Anderson in March 2012 . ` No person should have to fear that they will be attacked because of the color of their skin as they walk the streets of their own city , ' said Acting Assistant Attorney General Vanita Gupta for the Civil Rights Division , reports The Clarion-Ledger . Apart from Anderson 's death , prosecutors say at least two other assaults occurred , in addition to an attempted assault . Other victims have not been publicly identified . Prosecutors said the suspects usually sought out people who were homeless or drunk . Prosecutors said assailants used their fists , beer bottles , sling shots and vehicles in the attacks . Six others - Dedmon , John Rice , Dylan Butler , William Montgomery , Jonathan Gaskamp , and Joseph Dominick - have also pleaded guilty . They have yet to be sentenced . ` This investigation started with the tragic death of James Anderson , ' said Special Agent in Charge Donald Alway of the FBI Mississippi Division . ` Since then , the FBI has continued its efforts to identify and bring to justice all those individuals who conspired to deprive Mr. Anderson and other African-American citizens of their civil rights simply because of the color of their skin . ' Dedmon was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Anderson in March 2012 . He was part of a group of white youths from largely white Rankin County who decided to ` go f *** with some n ****** , ' after a night of partying and drinking , law enforcement officials have said , quoting some of the suspects in the case . According to investigators , they drove 16 miles in two vehicles from Rankin County to Jackson , where after exiting the highway , they found Anderson alone in a parking lot about 4 a.m. on June 26 . The white men allegedly beat Anderson repeatedly , yelling racial epithets including ` white power ' . After the beating , Dedmon drove his Ford F-250 truck over the man , leaving him to die . Shortly afterward , Dedmon boasted and laughed about the killing , according to statements some of the teens made to detectives . ' I ran that n ***** over , ' he allegedly said in a phone conversation to the youths in the other car . Six others including Deryl Dedmon , John Rice , Dylan Butler , William Montgomery , Jonathan Gaskamp , and Joseph Dominick have also pleaded guilty . | Shelbie Richards and Sarah Graves , both 21 , have pleaded guilty in connection with a series of attacks on African-Americans in Mississippi . The attacks included the death of James Anderson , was run over by a Ford F250 truck outside a Jackson hotel in 2011 . The woman admit they encouraged their co-conspirators to go with them to assault ` n ****** ' on the night that Anderson was killed . 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Martin Litton , pictured in 2012 , was a fierce wilderness advocate involved in some of the 20th century 's biggest conservation battles . He died on Sunday aged 97 at his home in California . Fierce environmentalist Martin Litton , a bold whitewater navigator and even bolder advocate for preserving the wildlands of the American West , has died at age 97 . Litton had been in hospice care and died at his home in Portola Valley , California , on Sunday , said Alison Sheehey , programs director at Sequoia ForestKeeper , where Litton was president . Litton was ` active in protecting the environment until just a few days ago , ' Sheehey said . Litton fought his way to the center of some of the biggest environmental battles of the last century , fiercely opposing the damming of the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon -- a fight he would win -- and the building of the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant on the California coast -- a fight his side would bitterly lose . He was an unapologetic extremist for environmental causes , saying in one 2012 interview that if he could issue royal decrees , he 'd take down the Golden Gate Bridge . ' I never felt it did any good to be reasonable about anything in conservation , ' he was quoted as saying in a statement on his death from Sequoia ForestKeeper , ` because what you give away will never come back -- ever . ' He also opposed the building of a ski resort in Mineral King Valley in California 's Sierra Nevada and spearheaded the creation of Redwood National Park . A California native who spent childhood summers camping in Yosemite National Park , Litton made his name and his legend as a guide on the Colorado River , pioneering and popularizing oar-powered recreation through the Grand Canyon and eventually earning a spot in the International Whitewater Hall of Fame . He first made the trip down the river in 1955 , always preferring wooden boats to inflatable rafts , and kept making it into his 90s . He ran his last river trip in 2009 at the age of 92 , during a fundraiser for Sequoia ForestKeeper . He would go on to found several environmental organizations but also served on the board of the more mainstream Sierra Club from 1964 to 1972 , when he was a loud voice for taking hard stances , making sure the club did n't acquiesce to a pair of federal proposals to erect dams in the Grand Canyon . ` If I had n't done what I did , I think it 's very likely at least one of those dams would have been put in the canyon , ' Litton said in a 2011 interview with the Los Angeles Times , which first reported his death Monday . ' I was the only one screaming about them . ' Scroll down for video . Martin Litton , pictured in 1991 , rowing a dory in the Grand Canyon National Park , Arizona . He was active in protecting the environment in the days before his death . Born in Los Angeles , California , on February 13 , 1917 , Martin was the son of veterinarian and the eldest of four children his parents raised during the Great Depression . His father , Clyde was originally from Tennessee and his mother , Elsie came from San Francisco . Litton graduated from Inglewood High School in 1934 and entered UCLA where he graduated in 1938 with a degree in English . During college he enrolled in the mandatory two-year ROTC program and then continued onto the optional officer training program , becoming a reserve officer after graduation . During World War II he joined the Army Air corps , but due to color blindness was disqualified from flying P-40 fighters , but convinced doctors that he could still become a glider pilot . In 1942 he married Esther Clewette , but their honeymoon was cut short by his immediate deployment to the 82 Airborne 's 325th Glider Infantry Wing to fly sorties over Europe . After the war he and Esther raised their four children in Bel Air until 1961 when they moved to northern California . In 1942 he married Esther Clewette , with whom he had four children , John , Donald , Kathleen and Helen . During World War II , Litton -LRB- left -RRB- flew sorties over Europe as part of the 82 Airborne 's 325th Glider Infantry Wing . In 1952 , Litton took his first raft ride through rapids and joined the fight to protect Dinosaur National Monument from proposals to dam two nearby rivers . His first trip down the Grand Canyon was in 1955 , and he subsequently pioneered a huge victory against damming the Colorado , which would have backed up the Colorado River , flooding the Grand Canyon and making it a lake . Continuing to make trips down the river he founded the Grand Canyon Dories in 1971 . He owned that commercial rafting company until 1990 . Serving as the Travel Editor for Sunset Magazine from 1954-1968 , he wrote passionately about the grandeur of western landscapes . In 1960 , the magazine ran a cover story by Litton entitled ` The Redwood Country ' , which is credited with launching a campaign that eventually led to the establishment of Redwood National Park along the northern California coast . After many years of battling Sequoia National Forest 's non-stop logging program , a slight victory was achieved with the U.S. Forest Service signing the 1990 Sequoia Mediated Settlement Agreement to restore the logged sequoia groves to their natural condition and by the Presidential Proclamation in 1992 . However logging continued . In early 2000 , President Clinton created the 327,000-acre Giant Sequoia National Monument protecting the sequoia groves in perpetuity , but four years after the creation of the monument , the Forest Service returned to business as usual with even more logging proposed . In response , Martin and many more alarmed activists helped create the non-profit organization Sequoia ForestKeeper in 2001 to become the `` eyes , ears , and voice of the forest '' of the southern Sierra Nevada . Litton is survived by his wife , Esther ; children John , Donald , Kathleen and Helen ; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren . Sequoia ForestKeeper president and protector of the American West , Martin Litton with the giant sequoia , Stagg Tree at the Alder Creek Grove in the Sequoia National Forest , California . | Martin Litton , a fierce environmentalist who fought to protect the American West , died on Sunday aged 97 . He helped establish the Redwood National Park along the northern California coast and opposed damming of the Colorado River . An unapologetic extremist for environmental causes , he once said he 'd take down the Golden Gate Bridge if he could . 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The father of a suspected teenage jihadist has reportedly staged a daring mission to rescue his son from the clutches of Islamic State fighters in Syria . After learning that 19-year-old Ahmed Mohammadi had left his home in Cardiff , Wales , allegedly to join ISIS fighters , his father Karim journeyed 2,000 miles to bring him back to Britain . He is believed to be the first British father to have successfully rescued his child from the forces of the Islamic State . Scroll down for video . Influence : Ahmed Mohammadi , 19 , -LRB- not pictured -RRB- was friends with Nasser Muthana , 20 , -LRB- right -RRB- and Reyaad Khan , 21 , -LRB- left -RRB- who appeared in an IS recruiting video in June . Ahmed 's father has travelled 2,000 miles to Syria to bring his son back to the UK . Ahmed was friends with Nasser Muthana , 20 , and Reyaad Khan , 21 , two jihadists from Cardiff who appeared in an IS recruiting video in June , urging other young Britons to join the fighting . It is not known if Ahmed had travelled to Syria with Muthana and Khan , but it is thought he had spent time with Muthana before leaving for the war-torn country , where Islamist groups are fighting President Bashar Assad 's forces . Mr Mohammadi , who is of Kurdish-Iraqi descent , has insisted that his son had visited Syria as part of a humanitarian mission to help refugees , had nothing to do with terrorism and had not joined in with fighting . However , he reportedly decided to travel to Syria himself after becoming fearful that the teenager was falling under the influence of other UK jihadists . Mr Mohammadi is thought to have been supported in his mission by acquaintances in Cardiff , who put him in touch with contacts in Turkey . Once there , he was helped across the border into Syria by guides from the Kurdish community and was eventually able to track down his son , and convinced him to return home . Risk : Mr Mohammadi was able to cross the border from Turkey into Syria . Some of the fiercest fighting has taken place in Kobane , pictured , which is close to the Turkish border . ` There is a great sense of honour and family value in what Mr Mohammadi did , ' a police intelligence source told The Sunday Times . The source also said that more parents were expected to make similar journeys to bring their own children home . On his return to the UK in July , Ahmed was arrested under the Terrorism Act , but was released without charge . He was instead referred to the government 's counter-radicalisation scheme , known as the Channel programme , which has been offered to many of the 300 young Britons who have arrived back from Syria and Iraq . Programme : Ahmed was instead referred to the government 's counter-radicalisation scheme , known as the Channel programme , which has been offered to many of the Britons who have returned from Syria and Iraq . His father has said Ahmed has now returned to university to study civil engineering . The scheme has seen a 58 per cent rise -LRB- from 748 to 1,281 -RRB- in the number of referrals in the past year as the crisis in the Middle East grew . Evidence of the softer approach comes despite assurances from Home Secretary Theresa May that terrorist sympathisers will face the full force of the law . She said new legislation should be ready by the end of this month as David Cameron insisted returning jihadis should face ` criminal investigations and prosecution ' . But Whitehall sources say securing evidence of terrorist activities committed 2,000 miles away in Syria is proving difficult . An assessment of Ahmed and another suspected jihadist Shahid Miah , 23 , by the Wales Extremism and Counter Terrorism Unit in August found that the pair were susceptible to ` indoctrination ' . Fighting : At least 500 young British Muslims are thought to have travelled to fight in Iraq and Syria , of which around 300 are thought to have returned to the UK . Pictured are fighters holding a flag with Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant written across it . Miah was also referred to Channel . The Government raised the national security threat level in August to ` severe ' amid warnings of the threat posed by returning jihadists . At least 500 young British Muslims are thought to have travelled to fight in Iraq and Syria , of which around 300 are thought to have returned to the UK . It is claimed that at least 24 British jihadists have been killed fighting with Islamic State and other terror groups in the region . Some disenchanted travellers have asked for an amnesty after discovering the dangerous reality of infighting among Islamist groups on the frontline . Police chiefs have insisted that every case of a returning jihadi will be treated ` on its merits ' with some offered support by mental health experts or social services . They are closely monitoring the progress of a Danish programme for rehabilitating jihadis which offers a wealth of support and counselling . | Ahmed Mohammadi , 19 , left home in Cardiff to travel to Syria . He was friends with Welsh jihadists who appeared in ISIS propaganda . Ahmed allegedly joined fighters , but father says he was on charity mission . Karim Mohammadi followed son to Syria to bring him home to Wales . He was helped by members of Kurdish community to cross Turkish border . Ahmed was arrested on return to UK but released without charge . He was referred to the government 's deradicalisation scheme , Channel . 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As a fashion designer her clothes sell for thousands of pounds , but fans of Victoria Beckham will now be able to own one of her pieces for for just # 90 . The 40-year-old is turning her creative skills to a more philanthropic cause in support of World Aids Day 2014 , and has created a limited edition T-shirt featuring a screen printed campaign ribbon logo . Scroll down for video . Victoria Beckham has design a T-shirt in support of World Aids Day 2014 . The T-shirt costs # 90 and will be sold at the Victoria Beckham London store and online . The T-shirt will be sold at the chic minimalist Victoria Beckham Dover Street Store in London as well as online at victoriabeckham.com . Having recently been appointed as UNAIDS Global Goodwill Ambassador , Victoria is donating all proceeds from the sale of the t-shirt and pin to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/Aids -LRB- UNAIDS -RRB- to support their efforts in ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030 . ` My personal commitment to raise awareness and resources to end the AIDS epidemic is one that is shared by my brand and we wanted to mark World Aids Day with an initiative that my customers could also participate in , ' the former Spice Girl said of her charitable venture . Victoria made her debut on the political world stage back in September when she was formally named as a goodwill ambassador . Speaking at the United Nations building in New York upon the announcement of her new role she said was ` honoured ' to be made an ambassador for their UNAIDS campaign . Beckham -- who missed the opening of her London store to be there -- said she was inspired following a recent trip to South Africa , where she met with children stricken by the deadly disease . The fashion designer visited Cape Town in February as part of the Born Free initiative , which tackles the issue of HIV being transmitted from mothers to their children . In August , Beckham hosted an online sale of 600 items from her wardrobe to raise money and awareness for mothers living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa . However this T-shirt represents the first marriage between Victoria 's lucrative fashion label and her UN work . Beckham -- who missed the opening of her London store to recieve a certificate marking her role as a UN Goodwill Amb ambassador in September -- said she felt her public profile meant she had a duty to do more . She said : ' I recently visited South Africa and was so touched by the women I met and felt inspired . I came home and I knew I had to do something ' ' I am so pleased that Victoria is choosing to mark World Aids Day 2014 with this excellent initiative bringing together the worlds of fashion and activism . ` Thanks to her commitment as UNAIDS Global Goodwill Ambassador , we will raise awareness and much needed resources to get closer to our shared vision of zero new HIV infections , zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths , ' said Michel Sidibé Executive Director of UNAIDS . The Victoria Beckham Jeans white T-shirt , # 90 , will be available from December 1st , through to December 31st . In addition , all those who purchase the t-shirt will receive a small red World Aids Day ribbon pin which is also available for purchase for # 1 at the store . Both the store and the website will also mark the day with a red tint takeover in both the window and on the homepage . The UN is working towards the goal of ending the HIV epidemic by 2030 . The most recent figures , collected in 2013 , revealed 35 million people were living with HIV - an estimated 0.8 per cent of the world 's adult population . There were 2.1 million adults and children newly infected with HIV last year . 1.5 million adults and children died of HIV in 2013 . Just 15 countries account for more than 75 per cent of the 2.1 million new HIV infections that occurred in 2013 . Nine are in Africa : Cameroon , Kenya , Mozambique , Nigeria , South Africa , Tanzania , Uganda , Zambia and Zimbabwe . But the spotlight is also on Brazil , China , India , Indonesia , Russia , and the United States . The burden of HIV varies from country to country , as does each country 's resources for treating the disease . One of the key problems is that 19 million of the 35 million people living with HIV today do not know that they have the virus . HIV is more prevalent among people who inject drugs , sex workers , men who have gay sex and transgender women , than among the rest of the adult population . Michel Sidibé , executive director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/Aids said : ` If we accelerate all HIV scale-up by 2020 , we will be on track to end the epidemic by 2030 . ` If not , we risk significantly increasing the time it would take - adding a decade , if not more . ' | Victoria Beckham 's T-shirt features a simple World AIDS Day ribbon logo . The T-shirt costs # 90 and will be sold at London store and online . All proceeds to go to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS . Named UN Goodwill Ambassador for their UNAIDS campaign in September . Missed the opening of her London store to accept role in New York . 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A brown bear has been spotted in the disaster zone around the Chernobyl , the first time one has been seen in the area for 100 years . The bear was photographed by an automatic camera trap in the exclusion zone around the Ukrainian nuclear power plant , the scene of one of the world 's worst nuclear accidents . Scientists are studying the area , evacuated since the reactor meltdown in 1986 , to better understand the risks radioactivity poses to humans and wildlife . Scroll down for video . Spotted : This brown bear was photographed by a camera trap in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone . Return : It is believed Brown bears have not been seen in the area around Chernobyl for more than 100 years . Peekaboo : The cameras have been set up around Chernobyl as part of research into the area 's radioactivity . The brown bear pictures were obtained by Sergey Gaschak , a Ukrainian collaborator with the British-run TREE -LRB- TRansfer , Exposure , Effects -RRB- research programme into the effects of radioactivity . It is far from the first large mammal discovered to be stalking the 30km-radius Chernobyl Exclusion Zone . Dr Gaschak 's camera 's have already spotted lynxes , grey wolves , wild boar , elk , horses and otters , among other animals , living in the deserted area . Project leader Mike Wood from the University of Salford told BBC News : ` We are basically working on the assumption that as you move people out of the equation and human pressure and disturbance is removed , then any animals that have a corridor into the exclusion zone find they are suddenly away from the pressures and dangers presented by people . ' More than 100,000 people were evacuated from their homes around the damaged Chernobyl power station after the April 1986 reactor explosion - the worst nuclear accident until the meltdown at Fukushima Daichi in 2011 . The explosion breached the reactor core , opening it to the elements and belching a massive plume of radioactive fallout that drifted over large parts of the western Soviet Union and Europe . The battle to contain the contamination and avert a greater catastrophe ultimately involved over 500,000 workers in one of history 's biggest civil engineering tasks , said to have cost an estimated 18 billion rubles -LRB- $ 18billion -RRB- . Disaster site : The Chernobyl meltdown in April 1986 was the world 's worst nuclear accident until the disaster at the Fukushima Daichi nuclear power plant in Japan in 2011 . The Chernobyl disaster was a catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred on 26 April 1986 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine . An explosion and fire released large quantities of radioactive particles into the atmosphere , which spread over much of the western USSR and Europe . The Chernobyl disaster is the worst nuclear power plant accident in history in terms of cost and casualties , and is one of only two classified as a level 7 event on the International Nuclear Event Scale . The battle to contain the contamination and avert a greater catastrophe ultimately involved over 500,000 workers and cost an estimated # 11 billion -LRB- $ 18 billion -RRB- . During the accident 31 people died , and long-term effects such as cancers and deformities are still being accounted for . The TREE research programme aims to ` reduce uncertainty in estimating the risk to humans and wildlife associated with exposure to radioactivity and to reduce unnecessary conservatism in risk calculations . ' It combines controlled laboratory experiments with fieldwork , most of which is planned for the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone . The researchers will be focusing on three different areas of different levels of contamination to get a comprehensive overview of what species are found in the exclusion zone . At any one time 15 cameras will be operating in each area to catch a glimpse of the kinds of wildlife there . This first stage of the project will continue until late 2015 . ` Once we have completed this particular stage of the study , looking at what animals are there and in what density , we are then going to be selecting one particular species to target for a trapping and collaring campaign , ' Dr Wood told the BBC . ` We will be fitting collars with GPS to these animals , and also dose-measurement technology so that we are then able to track movement over the course of a year through the exclusion zone and get a real measurement of the exact radiation exposure that these animals get . ' | Bear spotted by camera trap set up by radioactivity research project . The abandoned area around Chernobyl has become a wildlife haven . Scientists hope their research there will help them understand radioactivity . | [[135, 251], [503, 588], [708, 808], [1234, 1247], [1250, 1279], [313, 323], [395, 470], [708, 808]] |
Brazil do n't need to be reminded what this summer represents - the heat is on and the home favourites tag just wo n't shift so it 's little wonder every fine detail is being pored over . So prepared are the hosts for any . eventuality that No 2 Carlos Alberto Parreira revealed that . they have compiled dossiers on 16 possible opponents who could stand . between them and a sixth World Cup . The three other teams in Group A , . Croatia , Mexico and Cameroon , have been scouted and analysed for . strengths and weaknesses . All four Group B teams Australia , Chile , the . Netherlands and Spain , one of whom could meet Brazil in the second . round , have also been scouted by the team 's two main scouts Alexandre . Gallo and Roque Junior . VIDEO Scroll down to watch the trailer for Brazil 's official World Cup film . Open wide : David Luiz undergoing a medical check-up at the squad 's Granja Comary training complex . Character : Luiz pulls a face on the doctor 's bed as the Brazil squad settled down in Teresopolis . Waiting patiently : Luiz looks on quizically as his ears are inspected during a medical check-up . Check-up : Thiago Silva gets inspected by the doctor as preparations step up ahead of the World Cup . In shape : Dante is put through his paces on the treadmill , attached to a monitoring system . Potential quarter-final and semi-final opponents have also been looked at . ` Sixteen teams have been totally watched . and scouted , ' Parreira told reporters on Monday as Brazil 's players . gathered for their first day of training . Luiz Felipe Scolari 's planning has been meticulous and this was evident when his squad arrived . The stars had a medical check-up at the squad 's Granja Comary . complex in Teresopolis , 90 kilometres from Rio de Janeiro , dubbed the Brazil Lab . David . Luiz , on the verge of a # 50m move from Chelsea to PSG , had his mouth and . ears checked up , while his soon-to-be club-mate Thiago Silva got . the same treatment . Wired up : Luiz is close to a move to French champions Paris Saint-Germain . Watchful eye : Bayern Munich gets his eyes checked out at the training complex . In view : Goalkeeper Victor undergoes a sight test as Brazil players are looked at closely before the World Cup . A confident Parreira announced ` the champions have arrived ' , shortly after the first players arrived at the camp . ' I trust these players , ' he added . ` We have the most expensive centre backs in the world . We have a brilliant team . ` We . are favourites , of course , we are obliged to win , -LRB- but -RRB- being . favourites is n't enough , we have to be serious and win on the field . ' They . will no doubt be dreaming of World Cup glory at the Maracana come July . 13 , but some of the players were able to recreate the feeling to some extent on the PlayStation . Arrived : Brazil assistant Carlos Alberto Parreira is confident in the players saying ` we have a brilliant team ' Welcome : Luiz Felipe Scolari greets Neymar as they arrive at the training complex . All together : Dani Alves embraces Scolari as the Brazil team arrive at their camp . Virtual victory : Fred -LRB- centre -RRB- celebrates a goal on the games console by Spurs midfielder Paulinho . Neymar , Fred . and Luiz Gustavo played the FIFA World Cup 2014 game , with the . Fluminense striker celebrating a goal from Tottenham 's Paulinho as the . Barcelona star slumped in his chair . Chelsea midfielder Oscar hit the back . of the net 11 times this season , but earlier in the term was hitting another type of . target while out clay pigeon shooting , with the footage aired on BT Sport for the first time on Monday night . But . it 's not all smiles across the country as they prepare for the big . event . The . Brazil team coach had earlier come under attack from protesters as they . hammered on its sides while carrying placards to protest . against the forthcoming World Cup . Jokes aside : Neymar -LRB- left -RRB- laughs at Fluminense striker Fred as Luiz Gustavo -LRB- right -RRB- looks on . High spirits : Brazil frontmen Neymar and Fred did n't appear too fazed by the protests . Standards : Scolari inspects the training camp with assistant Carlos Alberto 90 kilometres away from Rio . All smiiles : Scolari jokes with journalists during the official visit on Monday . The . Brazil team were on their way to a training session in Rio de Janeiro . when a large group of demonstrators blocked their path - covering the . bus in stickers protesting over the ever-growing cost of next month 's . tournament . With the World . Cup kicking off in Sao Paulo on June 12 , there is increasing concern . over how prepared Brazil is to play host , with rumours of violent . protests over the coming weeks and stadiums and transport systems that . are yet to even be completed , let alone tested . Brazil are in Group A with Mexico , Cameroon and Croatia , and are looking for their sixth World Cup triumph . Aiming high : Chelsea 's Brazilian midfielder Oscar goes clay pigeon shooting . Pinpoint : Oscar will be hoping to hit the target on several occasions on home soil this summer . Fury : The demonstrators hammered on the side of the team bus and shouted anti-World Cup slogan . Concern : The team , including stars such as Neymar , David Luiz and Hulk , were on their way to a training session in Rio de Janeiro when the demonstrators blocked their path and covered the bus in stickers . Desperation : Protestors are against the money being spent by the government on the World Cup . | Brazil players arrived at the Granja Comary training complex near Rio . They have prepared dossiers on 16 possible opponents . Carlos Alberto Parreira : ` We have the world 's most expensive centre backs ' Luiz Felipe Scolari greeted Neymar and Co on their arrival . David Luiz , Thiago Silva and Dante were given medical examinations . Neymar , Fred and Luiz Gustavo competed on the PlayStation . 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Just one in three schools still holds a traditional nativity play even though parents want the Christmas story to live on in education . The most popular Christmas play now staged in schools is an ` updated nativity ' featuring characters such as aliens , punk fairies , footballers , drunk spacemen , Elvis and recycling bins , a survey showed today . Seven per cent of schools even refuse to call the production a Christmas or nativity play , preferring instead ` Winter Celebration ' , ` Seasonal Play ' or ` End of Year Concert ' . Scroll down for video . Changing times : Just one in three schools still holds a traditional nativity play even though parents want the Christmas story to live on in education -LRB- picture posed by models -RRB- . The poll also showed that parents want to keep alive the traditional nativity play with 65 per cent saying they wished their children 's school staged one . The findings come amid growing concern among some clergy that Christianity is being marginalised in Britain . Just 32 per cent of primary schools continue to stage a traditional nativity which tells the story of Christ 's birth , according to a poll of 2,157 members of parenting site Netmums . Instead , nearly half -- 47 per cent -- stage an ` updated nativity ' which mixes modern and traditional characters . A further one in eight -- 12 per cent -- puts on a ` modern nativity ' which dispenses with religious references altogether . Parents reported that ` modern ' roles being introduced in schools include aliens , recycling bins , punk fairies , Elvis , footballers , a lobster , a napkin , carrots , sprouts , a pumpkin and a drunken spaceman . There were even reports of an Apprentice-style Christmas performance , with ` Lord Christmas ' instead of Father Christmas playing the lead role . In a growing trend , one in 100 schools asks pupils to perform Christmas plays incorporating information on the festivals of Eid , Hanukkah and Diwali . Almost one in ten schools decided against staging a Christmas production at all . Christmas carols are also under threat in schools , the survey showed . Just 35 per cent of schools still require pupils to sing traditional carols and hymns amid evidence they are being eclipsed by Christmas pop songs such as ` Rocking Around the Christmas Tree ' . The decline of the traditional nativity is against parents ' wishes , the poll suggested . Of parents whose school had elected not to hold a traditional nativity , 65 per cent would like it to introduce one . Shift : Seven per cent of schools even refuse to call the production a Christmas or nativity play , preferring instead ` Winter Celebration ' , ` Seasonal Play ' or ` End of Year Concert ' Just one in five parents - 22 per cent - feel the nativity is ` unimportant ' while one in eight - 13 per cent - planned to teach their child the Christmas story at home . In further revelations , and in a sign of the times , a third of schools now ask parents to sign forms declaring they will refrain from posting photos of the Christmas play on social media . Just 38 per cent of schools allow parents to take pictures of the play freely , while cameras are banned at 16 per cent . The most popular Christmas play now staged in schools is an ` updated nativity ' featuring characters such as Elvis Presley . A further 14 per cent of schools video the performance before charging parents for copies . But competition for key parts in Christmas plays -- and parental pride and angst over the roles allocated -- shows no sign of diminishing . One in nine parents have witnessed others pressuring teachers to give their child a main part while 26 per cent suspected it went on at their school . One in seven -LRB- 14 per cent -RRB- admitted being ` upset and disappointed ' by the part allocated to their child in the school Christmas play . Netmums co-founder Siobhan Freegard said : ` While the UK is a diverse and multicultural society and it 's right children learn about all religions and cultures , many parents feel the traditional nativity is being pushed aside . ` It seems wrong to bombard kids with commercial messages about presents and Santa without them realising the true meaning of the celebration . ` This study shows many parents who are n't religious look to the nativity as a comforting part of the Christmas celebrations and want their school to embrace and celebrate it , rather than make up a version with perhaps less resonance for kids . ` Christmas is about peace , acceptance and tolerance , so let 's see more schools accept back this tradition . ' | Most popular Christmas play now staged in schools is ` updated nativity ' Productions feature aliens , fairies , footballers , drunk spacemen and Elvis . 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Russian special forces are leading attacks on Donetsk airport as fighting in east Ukraine intensifies despite a two-month-old ceasefire , the country 's military claims . Ukrainian military spokesman Andriy Lysenko said there had been particularly fierce fighting at the in airport over the weekend and claimed Russian troops were involved . ` These are Russian special forces . It 's already the third day that they 've been trying to do something , ' he told Reuters by telephone . Civil war : A man takes pictures of a shop hit by shelling in the Telstilshik district of Donetsk . At least three Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in the past 24 hours as fighting intensifies for control of Donetsk airport . Damage : Scorch marks and shrapnel holes scar a building in Donetsk , which is a rebel stronghold . Pictures meanwhile showed damage to residential buildings and shops inside rebel-held Donetsk after shelling by the Ukrainian army , but there was no news of civilian casualties in the city . Mr Lysenko 's accusations came as both Ukrainian officials and Nato claimed Russia had further violated the ceasefire agreement by sending advanced weapons to rebel units . Ukraine said yesterday that a convoy of 106 vehicles had entered its eastern territory from Russia without permission and accused Moscow of using humanitarian aid shipments to smuggle weapons and ammunition . NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said : ` We see a significant military buildup in and around Ukraine . Large transfers of Russian advanced weapons , equipment and military personnel to violent separatists . ' Moscow denies using humanitarian convoys to transport weapons and rejects Western and Ukrainian accusations that it is arming the rebels and sending fighters to aid them . It accuses the West and Kiev of pressing a campaign of indiscriminate violence in the eastern territories of Luhansk and Donetsk . The nine-month-old conflict is thought to have killed more than 4,300 people . Despite a peace deal signed by Ukraine , Russia and separatist leaders on September 5 , there have been continued attacks from both sides . Smashed : A room lies in ruins after a block was hit by shelling overnight in the Telstilshik district of Donetsk . Clean up : A man clears rubble in his flat that was destroyed by Ukrainian army shelling during the night . Mr Lysenko said three Ukrainian servicemen had been killed in the past 24 hours in intensified artillery strikes from the rebels that he linked to yesterday 's arrival of another large aid convoy from Russia . A further 15 had been injured , according to official sources . ` The new humanitarian convoy arrived and the terrorists received ammunition for heavy artillery ... therefore they are able to increase the intensity -LRB- of attacks -RRB- , ' he said . Months of fighting in Ukraine 's restive east have left many without enough food and led to severe shortages of essential medical supplies . Russia has regularly dispatched shipments of aid , a move which the pro-Western Kiev government has denounced as a cynical operation to ship military equipment to rebels . Victims of war : A youth looks at the damage in the kitchen of his flat after it was hit by shelling . Elsewhere in Shchastya , north of Lugansk , a Ukrainian soldier fires a missile with a man-portable air-defence system during exercises . Commenting on yesterday 's convoy , Mr Stoltenberg said the best way to improve the humanitarian situation in eastern Ukraine was to stop violations of the Minsk agreement , intended to halt the conflict in eastern Ukraine , and to respect the ceasefire . ` We are seeing that the separatists and Russia -LRB- are -RRB- not doing that . Russia is fuelling the conflict by providing ... equipment and other kinds of support for the separatists and thereby undermining and violating the ceasefire and also the efforts to create a peaceful , negotiated solution , ' he said . Nato foreign ministers meet in Brussels tomorrow to discuss the situation in Ukraine and to review steps the 28-nation alliance has taken to boost its defences and to reassure nervous eastern European allies following Moscow 's annexation of Ukraine 's Crimea region in March . They will agree to continue the measures , which include exercises and rotations of small numbers of troops to eastern Europe , throughout 2015 . | Ukraine army says Russian special forces have attacked for three days . Comes amid accusations of weapons smuggling in Russian aid convoys . Three Ukrainian soldiers have been killed and 15 more injured . | [[0, 89], [171, 330], [171, 214], [303, 341], [379, 406], [1178, 1185], [1300, 1386], [2468, 2478], [2487, 2559], [584, 712], [2350, 2478], [2560, 2589], [2592, 2601]] |
A former college teammate of Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray has revealed that he 's filing for divorce - just a day after unleashing a string of furious tweets alleging that his wife slept with the NFL star . Brennan Clay played alongside Murray , 26 , for the University of Oklahoma Sooners in the 2010 season . Before heading off to church on Sunday , Clay , 22 , told the world his wife of just five months , Gina D'Agostini , had had ` an affair ' with Murray . Scroll down for video . Brennan Clay , 22 , revealed on Monday that he 's filing for divorce from wife Gina D'Agostini just a day after he unleashed a string of furious tweets alleging that she and DeMarco Murray had slept together . Love triangle : Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray -LRB- left -RRB- has been accused of having an affair with Dallas fitness instructor Gina D'Agostini - who also happens to be the wife of his former college teammate , Brennan Clay . ` So Demarco Murray was having an affair with my wife ... I 'm done ... ' Clay wrote on Sunday afternoon to his nearly 25,000 followers . Clay did not specify how long he believes his wife and the NFL player were together , nor did he say whether the affair has ended . However , he did offer a couple of reasons their alleged affair is so wrong . ' 1 has a baby momma and she has 2 kids , ' he wrote . Michigan native D'Agostini does not have children with Clay . Murray has a baby with former Passions actress Heidi Mueller . Clay failed to mention what might make such an affair so painful for him , besides the obvious feeling of betrayal : he and D'Agostini have been married just four months . Clay did not fail to convey how he feels about the alleged breach of trust , however . ` I 'm disgusted ' : Clay -LRB- left -RRB- and D'Agostini -LRB- right -RRB- have been married just five months , but now he says he is filing for divorce . Murray and Clay played together during the 2010 season - Murray 's last for the University of Oklahoma and Clay 's first . Here , Murray is pictured as he and others watch Clay being carted off the field by paramedics following an injury in September 2010 . ` I 'm disgusted ... ' Clay wrote , before heading off for some spiritual consolation . ` On that note headed to church , ' he tweeted before his account went silent for a few hours . He later tweeted : ` People givin me ish for puttin it out there . . if you could read these messages . . YOU would too . . I wanted the truth out there ' . Brennan Clay played for the Sooners for four seasons starting in 2010 , Murray 's last year on the team , the New York Post reports . He went on to go to training camp with the Broncos but was let go in August . His more successful former teammate Murray was selected in the third round of the 2011 draft by the Cowboys , where he remains . Murray has yet to respond to the accusations . D'Agostini makes a living as a fitness instructor in Dallas , according to her Facebook page . D'Agostini lists her job as a fitness instructor on her Facebook page . She has two children from a relationship she had before her marriage to Clay earlier this year . Murray , at center in November , was a third round draft pick by the Cowboys in 2011 . Clay briefly went to training camp with the Broncos but was let go in August . | Former Oklahoma Sooners player Brennan Clay , 22 , announced on Monday that he is divorcing his wife of five months . Comes a day after he unleashed a string of tweets claiming his wife Gina D'Agostini slept with Murray . Murray , 26 , and Clay both played for the University of Oklahoma in 2010 . D'Agostini , a Dallas fitness instructor , has two children with another man and Murray has a child with soap opera actress Heidi Mueller . | [[0, 171], [502, 514], [522, 607], [1597, 1653], [1762, 1772], [1788, 1851], [1858, 1896], [0, 171], [157, 220], [614, 653], [639, 711], [782, 871], [954, 1009], [221, 262], [265, 324], [1897, 2019], [2496, 2565], [1327, 1341], [1419, 1481], [2884, 2943], [3051, 3091]] |
A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after authorities say he crashed his car into the pedestrian walkway on the Golden Gate Bridge and got it struck there . Bridge spokeswoman Priya David Clemens told KTVU that the driver - who has since been identified as San Francisco man Daniel Sato - left the parking lot on the Marin side of the bridge about 5.30 am driving at high speeds . He then crashed his blue Ford Mustang through some concrete and steel partitions that separate the traffic lanes from the pedestrian walkway and bike path . However once inside the walkway , he just kept driving . A bit stuck : An alleged drunk driver wedged his car into this tight space on the Golden Gate Bridge Tuesday morning after driving along the pedestrian walkway . Smash : The 22-year-old driver crashed through steel and concrete barriers to get into the walkway . Not a road : Police say the young man treated the pedestrian path as a traffic lane and kept driving . Traffic : The incident caused major disruptions to the bridge on Tuesday morning as bridge workers tried to remove the car . Arrested : Daniel Sato , 22 , was taken to hospital for minor injuries and then arrested for drunk driving . Authorities say the car traveled 400 yards before becoming tightly wedged between two barriers . Fortunately no one was on the bridge walkway when the wreck occurred . The motorist suffered minor injuries , with the car 's airbags deploying after jamming into the tight space at high speeds . He was taken to the hospital for treatment and then arrested on DUI charges . However the incident did not stop there . ` This driver really gave our engineers and crews some work to do today , ' Clemens said . Exit strategy : Engineers decided the easiest way to remove the vehicle was to crane it out . Local : Sato has posted many photos of his car to Facebook , including ones of it on the Golden Gate Bridge . Trouble : A Bridge spokesperson said the entire incident was caught on security cameras . The engineers had to work whether to remove part of the bridge 's railing and tow the car out , or use a crane . At about 10.45 am the Mustang was craned out , according to ABC7 News . Traffic had to be stopped in both directions as the car was removed . The entire crash was captured on the bridge 's security cameras . However Clemens said they will not be publicly releasing the footage . | Crash occurred 5.30 am Tuesday . Daniel Sato , 22 , smashed through concrete and steel barriers to get into the pedestrian pathway . He continued driving up the walkway before the car jammed between a railing and a fence . He was minorly injured and taken to hospital , where he was arrested . Bridge workers used a crane to remove the car . | [[0, 162], [413, 493], [641, 788], [797, 889], [0, 162], [578, 601], [604, 626], [641, 788], [627, 638], [744, 788], [903, 992], [1227, 1323], [1243, 1323], [1118, 1126], [1143, 1188], [1395, 1431], [1520, 1562], [2258, 2279]] |
The search is on for a 12-year-old Bronx girl who disappeared after leaving her home on Friday , police said . Charleyne Delgado was reported missing Saturday after not returning to her home on University Avenue near W 165 Street in Highbridge . Missing : Charleyne Delgado was reported missing Saturday after not returning to her home in Highbridge , having last been seen on Friday . She was last seen on Friday around 2:30 p.m. wearing a black t-shirt and black jeans , the Daily News reports . Delgado is described as a Hispanic female who is five feet and two inches tall and weighs 163 pounds , and has hair dyed pink and blonde . | Charleyne Delgado disappeared from her home on University Avenue in Highbridge . She was last seen at her home Friday afternoon , and parents filed a report on Saturday . | [[21, 45], [50, 94], [111, 245], [111, 128], [142, 245], [256, 349], [111, 245], [256, 349], [246, 253], [352, 385], [386, 398], [404, 440], [386, 389], [399, 430]] |
Tourists are finding themselves in a sticky situation in Seattle , where they have covered a wall entirely in used bubble gum . The colourful work of art -- which some passers-by may find revolting -- was created by thousands of holidaymakers in an alley near one of the oldest farmers ' markets in the US . David Fulmer , 37 , from Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , took these pictures of the gum wall while on holiday with his girlfriend in the Pacific coast city . The brick wall is decorated with thousands of pieces of colourful bubble gum , stuck on by tourists who have passed the wall over the years . It is believed the first pieces of gum were stuck to the wall around 20 years ago , and the so-called ` bubble gum alley ' eventually became a tourist attraction as visitors added to it . The sticky attraction was once named one of the ` germiest ' tourist attractions in the world by TripAdvisor , with some layers several inches thick or as tall as 15ft . David was hoping to visit three National Parks as part of his trip but took a pit stop in Seattle to explore the Pike Place Market . It was under the market that he discovered the alley where the Gum Wall can be admired , adorned in chewed gum from thousands of different mouths . David said : ` I was a little bit shocked when I first saw the gum wall but after looking at it closely and seeing the thousands of different bits of gum , it makes a really great visual impression . ` It 's a cool and unique thing to discover and as a tourist you do n't see something like this every day . ' Scroll down for video . Chew on this : A brick wall in an alley in Seattle has been covered with thousands of pieces of used bubble gum . Stuck on you : . Disgusting ? Courtesy of YouTube - ACG Travel Videos . David Fulmer , from Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , snapped the pictures while on holiday with his girlfriend in the Pacific coast city . Work of art ? Sticky attraction : . Sticky situation : The brick wall is decorated with thousands of pieces of colourful bubble gum . | Colourful gum wall is found near Seattle 's Pike Place Market . Sticky attraction was once named one of the ` germiest ' tourist attractions in the world by TripAdvisor . It is believed the first pieces of gum were stuck to the wall around 20 years ago . | [[57, 64], [67, 127], [792, 822], [829, 900], [792, 813], [818, 900], [604, 685]] |
It 's one of the biggest dates on the party calendar and one of the few which sees fashion heavy-hitters such as Natalie Massanet and Sir Philip Green hobnob with the A-list and models alike . With so many style setters in one room , competition for the title of best dressed is fierce with party-goers pulling out all the stops to ensure they make headlines for all the right reasons . But not everyone gets their look spot on . From the highs -LRB- Tamsin Egerton 's glorious red skirt -RRB- to the lows -LRB- Courtney Love and Rihanna -RRB- , FEMAIL reveals which BFA guests deserve a sartorial round of applause - and those who need to go back to style school . Scroll down for video . LOOKING GOOD . Perfect 10 : Model Suki Waterhouse -LRB- left -RRB- , actress Tamsin Egerton -LRB- centre -RRB- and Tali Lennox -LRB- right -RRB- got their outfits spot on . Miss Perfect : Emma Watson has mastered the art of red carpet dressing and looks wonderfully understated in this elegant ensemble . Tamsin Egerton was the standout success of the night , with her chic red skirt and white top combining to make everyone else look a trifle over-dressed - but she was n't the only one to shine . ` Tamsin Egerton looked gorgeous , ' says fashion expert Simon Glazin . ' I always love red on a red carpet , and this mermaid skirt looked great on her . She 's not the biggest star here , and she knows it , hence , she did n't try and compete with a gown . I admire that . ' Others to come top of the class included Emma Watson , who , as usual , offered a masterclass in low-key red carpet dressing and the night 's big winner , Victoria Beckham . 'Em ma Watson looked every inch the young starlet , ' comments Glazin . ` She loves to work the masculine look , and this is a masterclass at how to do it but still remain girly and current . ` This is actually a wide-leg jumpsuit , and the addition of the oversized Dior blazer is just perfect for her . ' Equally gorgeous were the two Delevigne sisters , Cara and Poppy , who both chose sequins in simple black and shimmering gold . Models Karlie Kloss and Erin O'Connor also pulled off glamorous gowns - leaving Glazin impressed . Style sisters : Both Delevigne sisters know a thing or two about fashion and , as usual , looked immaculate on the red carpet . Pretty dramatic : Pixie Geldof picked a figure-flattering prom shape in on-trend snake print while Kate Moss opted for a signature boho dress . Long lines : Olivia Palermo and Victoria Beckham can always be relied on to get it right and they did n't disappoint at the BFA 's . ` Leave it to the super models to show everyone how it 's done , ' he says . ` Karlie Kloss has everything to smile about in her gorgeous , sexy gown . It 's like liquid silver has been poured and draped all over her . ` Erin O'Connor is equal parts drama and romance in Emilia Wickstead . I love how she always embraces her height and with the bold red lip , she looked devastatingly good . ' And O'Connor and Kloss were n't the only models to give the actresses a run for their money . Perennial fashion favourite Kate Moss proved that while she might be 40 , she 's certainly not over the hill when it comes to fashion . ` Leave it to Kate Moss to parade around in something fun , flirty and retro , ' says Glazin . ` Her Alexander McQueen bat-wing mini dress was a welcome relief from to all the long , floor-length gowns too . Big hair on Kate is brilliant . ' Short and sweet : Proving that red carpet does n't have to mean floor-length are Laura Carmichael , Tanya Burr and Anna Kendrick . Hollywood glamour : Victoria 's Secret Angel Karlie Kloss and model Erin O'Connor wowed fans in sweeping floor-length dresses . Looking good : Model Laura Bailey was gorgeous in a fabulous floor-length pink gown while the ever-dapper Tom Ford sharpened up in a suit . Impressively pulled together though Moss and the model posse were , not all of them got it right , among them Naomi Campbell , whose dress was one of two halves - both ill-fitting . ' I love Naomi Campbell , but this is not OK , ' says Glazin . ` It does n't scream supermodel - more Morticia Addams on a bad day . The bottom half is creased , and for me , there 's no excuse for that , especially early in the evening . ` She should always stick to Versace for events like this . Donatella would have done her proud . ' Lily Donaldson , usually a classic dresser , attempted to inject a shot of sex appeal via a long , sheer skirt but ended up looking a little frumpy as a result of her Bridget Jones style underwear . But while Donaldson and Campbell failed to set the red carpet alight , Courtney Love and Rihanna did , although for all the wrong reasons . ' Where to start with Courtney ? ' says a horrified Glazin . ` Well , actually , from the beginning : whose idea was it to match your eye shadow with the dress and with the shoes ? Good God , it looks awful . But that 's Courtney 's thing , ugly clothes work for her . ' MUST TRY HARDER . Dreadful : Courtney Love needed a bra to make her pink dress work , while Rihanna would have looked better if she had found an outfit to wear . Step down ! The skirt was nice but Rita Ora 's sparkly crop top was more school disco than awards show - as were her awful platform shoes . Try harder : Alexa Chung was swamped by her dress while sandals would have improved Daisy Lowe 's dress . Ellie Goulding looked like a bride . Love , at least , did bother to wear some clothes , unlike Rihanna who opted for an ill-fitting oversized tuxedo jacket and very little else . Despite a huge diamond necklace , all eyes were on the huge tattoo on her breastbone , while the opaque black tights seemed strange given all the flesh being flashed elsewhere . ` At first glance , I loved Rihanna 's Stella McCartney get up , but the more I look the more I hate it , ' says Glazin . ` And I can not abide tights , especially dark tights , with sandals . ' Equally dreadful was Rita Ora , who managed to ruin her pretty black skirt by adding a crop top and pair of platforms that looked as if they had been hired for a school disco . Others opting for fancy dress included Ellie Goulding , who appeared to have come as a bride , and Laura Haddock who was channeling the Regency period in a flowing silk and lace gown that came in a jarring shade of pistachio . ` Who told Laura Haddock this was a good look ? It 's frumpy and completely the wrong shape for her , ' insists Glazin . ` Leave this kind of thing for Strictly Come Dancing contestants . Or a poor bridesmaid . ' Too much : Pretty print , pretty ruffle , pretty neckline - but too much together Nicole Scherzinger . Singer Ella Eyre had a similar problem . Oh dear : Naomi Campbell 's frock was a dress of two halves - both ill-fitting - while Lily Donaldson 's dress erred on the frumpy side . Not so clever colour : Katie Denham and Laura Haddock both suffered from bad colour and poor fit , while Lily Allen was crumpled in blue . | Tamsin Egerton looked wonderful in her white skirt while Suki Waterhouse shone in delicate blue . Also looking good were Victoria Beckham , Kate Moss and Emma Watson , as well as Erin O'Connor . Rihanna chose to opt out of wearing -LRB- most -RRB- clothes and turned up in an ill-fitting , oversized blazer . Equally dreadful was Courtney Love , who needed a bra , and Rita Ora 's school disco style ensemble . | [[1189, 1221], [1466, 1520], [5479, 5486], [5491, 5562], [5004, 5058], [5172, 5241]] |
Two loving parents of a transgender man have placed a birth notice in their local newspaper to celebrate the ` arrival ' of their son Kai , who was born Elizabeth . Yolanda Bogert and Guy Kershaw put the notice in the December 2 edition of The Courier Mail to correct their ` mistake ' and place a ` retraction ' . The 19-year-old , from Brisbane , born Elizabeth Anne now identifies as a man and goes by the name of Kai Bogert . Scroll down for video . This ` birth ' announcement appeared in Tuesday 's edition of Queensland paper , The Courier Mail . Brisbane 's Kai Bogert is 19 years old and was born Elizabeth Anne Bogert in 1995 . ` In 1995 we announced the arrival of our sprogget , Elizabeth Anne , as a daughter , ' the loving message read . ` He informs us that we were mistaken . Oops ! Our bad . We would now like to present , our wonderful son -- Kai Bogert . Loving you is the easiest thing in the world . ' But the proud parents could not resist poking fun at the teenager and added : ` Tidy your room . ' Placing the ad in the paper seemed like a ` no brainer ' for Ms Bogert . ' I needed to show my son I support him 100 per cent and wanted to let the world know that , ' she told The Courier Mail . ` It is all very new to us . Kai just told me a few days ago that he no longer wanted to live as a girl . ' Ms Bogert said there was always ` something different ' about Kai who at first showed little signs but then later on it became more evident . Shocked about his mum 's openness , Kai said he was happy with what she had done . A tweet of the notice has gone viral on Twitter , attracting almost 2,000 retweets in just eight hours . ` In 1995 we announced the arrival of our sprogget , Elizabeth Anne , as a daughter , ' the loving message read . Mr Bogert is yet to undergo a gender re-assignment procedure . ` This last week has changed everything for me . I am still me but I am more me than I was a few days ago and feel free , ' Kai told The Courier Mail . Within eight hours of Twitter user Lisa Dart sharing a photo of the notice , it had been retweeted almost 2,000 times and favourited almost 1,800 times . It attracted messages of support , including one from Ms Dart who wrote : ` Best Birth Announcement ever . Today 's CM . What a wonderful family . ' The announcement also warmed the heart of Aunty Miche who said : ` Parentin , ur doin it rite -LRB- sic -RRB- . ' While Goldie Pwn wrote : ' I wan na be this cool a Mom when I grow up . ' A gushing King K said : ` how cute is that !!!! ' Kai is yet to undergo a gender re-assignment procedure and has not yet had any hormones . | Brisbane 's Yolanda Bogert and Guy Kershaw put classified in on Tuesday . According to the ad , the 19-year-old man was born Elizabeth Anne Bogert . Within eight hours , the announcement had gone viral on social media . It attracted almost 2,000 retweets and almost 1,800 favourites on Twitter . | [[165, 310], [124, 133], [144, 164], [315, 346], [349, 368], [554, 576], [589, 592], [597, 637], [1551, 1598], [1551, 1572], [1601, 1655], [1985, 2059], [1985, 2029], [2060, 2138], [1551, 1572], [1601, 1655], [1985, 2029], [2060, 2138]] |
AC Milan have confirmed they are in talks with Manchester United about playing a prestige friendly in the new year . Neither club is in the Champions League or Europa League this season and they are exploring the options of playing each other in a lucrative one-off game , almost certainly in the Middle East . United boss Louis van Gaal 's plans for his team had been a potential sticking point but he confirmed earlier this month that he backed the idea of meeting top-class opposition in midweek . Neither Manchester United or AC MIilan are in the Champions League or Europa League this season . Louis van Gaal confirmed earlier this month he backed the idea of playing top opposition . AC Milan 's director Umberto Gandini confirmed a friendly with United was on the agenda . Gandini said : ` This is something we have been talking about for a few weeks and we have a committed interest to do something together . ` It 's just a question to find the right date and then to find the right place . ' One possible date would be around Wednesday January 28 , which does not clash with any European matches nor any Italian Cup games . There are Capital One Cup semi-finals taking place but that would not impact on United playing a friendly . Wayne Rooney scores as United beat Milan 4-0 in the Champions League round of 16 in 2010 . In 2008 a full-strength United squad played a testimonial game in Riyadh , Saudi Arabia , in front of sell-out 69,000 crowd on a Monday night and then had a spell at a warm-weather training camp before returning for an FA Cup match . Van Gaal said earlier this month that he wanted his team to play top teams in midweek and had spoken about it to United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and managing director Richard Arnold . Van Gaal said : ' I like to play midweek games against high-level opponents . ' Both United and Milan could expect to earn more than # 1million from the match . United expect a drop in income of up to # 48m as a result of failing to qualify for the Champions League under David Moyes . In 2008 a full-strength United squad played a testimonial game in Riyahd , Saudi Arabia . | Neither club is in the Champions League or Europa League this season . Louis van Gaal confirmed earlier this month he backed new year friendly idea . The one-off lucrative game would almost certainly be in the Middle East . One possible date would be around Wednesday January 28 . | [[117, 185], [501, 598], [47, 116], [599, 642], [1002, 1056]] |
Australia captain Michael Clarke will act as a pall bearer at Phillip Hughes ' funeral in his home town of Macksville on Wednesday . The funeral of the former Test batsman , who died last week after being hit on the neck by a bouncer in a Sheffield Shield match , will also be attended by the full Australia men 's and women 's squads and many more major figures from the world of cricket . The service at Hughes ' old school is expected to last an hour and will begin with the opening music ` Forever Young ' and conclude with ` Do n't Let the Sun Go Down on Me ' . School children walk past a tribute to Phil Hughes in the cricketer 's hometown of Macksville , New South Wales . Green and gold ribbons fly from a street pole as a tribute to Hughes on Wallace Street , in his hometown . Children perform a procession run through outside the Macksville High School in readiness for the funeral . Three cherry-pickers are linked together to form giant cricket stumps bearing the Test number 408 of the Australian batsman . Another tribute to Hughes is seen in a shopfront window on Wallace Street with the words : ` Phillip 408 God Bless R.I.P ' Another tribute in the cricketer 's hometown reads : ` Macksville 's champion . Australia 's inspiration . Rest in peace Phillip ' Clarke will act as a pall bearer at Phillip Hughes ' funeral and shared a photo of the pair on Instagram . Hughes ' hometown of Macksville is 250 miles north of Sydney - and sits between Sydney and Brisbane . Hughes died three days before his 26th birthday . His funeral will be broadcast and relayed on big screens in the Macksville High School grounds to up to 4,000 residents of the small coastal town in northern New South Wales . West Indies and New Zealand greats Brian Lara and Sir Richard Hadlee will be among those attending , as well as a who 's who of Australian cricketers of the past two decades and members of the touring Indian team . Clarke will also deliver a tribute to his friend , while Hughes ' former state and international team-mates Tom Cooper and Aaron Finch will be pall bearers too . On Tuesday , Clarke shared a picture of the duo on the cricket field together and said : ` Tomorrow is going to be a tough day ! ' After the service , all current and former cricketers present will be invited to form a guard of honour . England captain Alastair Cook will not be among them , because he is with his one-day international team in Sri Lanka , but Test batsmen Nick Compton and Sam Robson are expected to be in attendance . It is understood the England and Wales Cricket Board will be sending a high-profile representative to Hughes ' planned state memorial service - on a date yet to be announced . Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland said it was ` out of the question ' that the players should be expected to play a test match a day after the funeral of a respected teammate and treasured friend . Sutherland said CA would understand if , for some players , emotions were still too raw next Tuesday to face the challenge of test cricket and any player who felt unready for that match could withdraw without recrimination . ` Any player that is not comfortable or does n't feel right , or there is medical advice to suggest they 're not quite right , then we will obviously understand that , ' he said . ` I 'm sure the broader public will understand that as well , ' he said . ` Understand that we and the Australian Cricketers ' Association will be supporting them and nobody will think ill of anyone who feels uncomfortable about it . ' Clarke , who shared this picture on Instagram ahead of what would have been Hughes ' 26th birthday , will deliver a tribute to his friend . A tribute at a petrol station reads : ` In memory of Phillip . Farewell from Macksville . Forever in our hearts ' A tribute reading : ` Rest In Peace Phil ' written on a cricket bat hangs with green and gold ribbons by a sports field in Hughes ' hometown . Veteran fast bowler Ryan Harris became the first player to publicly express misgivings about playing a test match so soon after the tragic death of a team-mate , saying he had n't yet decided whether he would take part . Harris said Wednesday 's service at Macksville - where the Australian sporting colors of green and gold are adorning stores and public buildings around the town - would be an emotional trial for the Australian players and only after that could they address their thoughts to the test match . ` Let 's get through that first . It 's going to be pretty bloody hard , ' Harris told reporters in Brisbane . ` It might be a bit of closure or it might take longer . ` The thing is no one knows . No one has been in this situation before , losing a teammate and a very good mate and trying to play a cricket game less than a week later . ' Harris said players would ` probably like a little bit longer ' to reconcile their emotions before facing a test preparation . ` But that is reality , ' he said . ` There 's a test series on and there are games to be played , that 's what we have to prepare for . But at least we have a date to work towards . ' A cricket bat and cap are tied to a fence outside Hughes ' former school in Macksville . A tribute to Hughes marked on the hill at the home ground of his former country club at Sawtell . In the week since Hughes ' passing , Clarke has become a lightning rod for the emotions of his team and his nation . Clarke may not have been a universally popular figure in the past and his relationship with CA had been strained by his unorthodox efforts to prove his fitness for the first test after a hamstring injury . But all of those issues and impressions have been swept aside by the manner in which Clarke has comported himself since the death of a teammate he said was ` like a brother to me . ' In articulately and unashamedly expressing his own grief , he made it possible for his team-mates and compatriots to grieve . Clarke will draw from the same well of emotion when he addresses Wednesday 's funeral service at the recreation hall of the Macksville High School , close to the banana plantation on which Hughes was raised . | The funeral of Phillip Hughes will be attended by the full Australia men 's and women 's cricket squads . On Tuesday , Clarke shared a picture of the duo on the cricket field together and said : ` Tomorrow is going to be a tough day ! 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A 23-year-old woman from New Jersey has died on a flight from London to Newark Liberty International Airport , New Jersey . The woman , who was travelling alone , passed away during a United Airlines flight from London Heathrow on Monday night . The plane had taken off from Heathrow just before 6.45 pm GMT -LRB- 1.45 EST -RRB- , and the young woman was found unconscious mid-air . The 23-year-old woman died on a United Airlines flight from London Heathrow to Newark -LRB- stock image -RRB- . A doctor , who was on the flight , attended to the woman and tried to resuscitate her , but she was declared dead at 1.30 am GMT -LRB- 8.30 pm EST -RRB- . Police and a medical examiner were waiting when Flight 115 landed at Newark Liberty International Airport at around 9:45 pm EST. . The woman reportedly had pre-existing medical problems , Port Authority spokesman Joe Pentangelo told NorthJersey.com . While her condition has not been revealed , it was not contagious and no other passengers were at risk a source told New Jersey.com . No quarantine was enacted on the body or plane when it landed and the woman was pronounced dead on arrival . Another spokesperson for the Port Authority added that he believed at this time that the lady ` passed away from natural causes ' , although they are waiting for additional information . United Airlines issued a statement on the deceased woman , but declined to comment further . ` United confirms that a passenger passed away on flight UA115 from London Heathrow to New York/Newark on Dec. 1 , 2014 . ` We offer our condolences to the passenger 's family . For privacy reasons , it would not be appropriate for us to comment further . ' Newark Liberty International Airport : Port Authority Police spokesman Joe Pentangelo says the 23-year-old Newark resident was traveling alone . Pentangelo says she was found unconscious and died while in flight and may have had a pre-existing medical condition . Authorities are awaiting results of an autopsy and have not yet released her name . The cause of death is not yet known and the remains were removed to the office of the medical examiner . Newark Liberty International Airport is roughly 15 miles away from Manhattan and is one of two airports accepting transatlantic passengers directly into the New York City area . | Unidentified New Jersey woman , 23 , was travelling alone and died on-board flight to the U.S. She was declared dead 75 minutes away from Newark Airport . The woman was suffering a pre-existing condition which was not contagious . No passengers were at risk from the woman said sources familiar with the matter . There was no quarantine on landing and the medical examiner is to perform an autopsy . | [[0, 108], [124, 133], [140, 160], [124, 135], [163, 245], [383, 486], [1426, 1545], [1721, 1826], [0, 108], [1035, 1143], [1097, 1143], [781, 835], [945, 966], [971, 1012], [1035, 1143], [2066, 2134]] |
Nearly all the top executives at Sony Pictures Entertainment are white and male , apparently leaked documents say , raising questions about control of Hollywood 's film output . A spreadsheet said to show the salaries of 6,000 Sony Pictures employees , including top executives , reveals that of 17 earning $ 1million or more a year , just two are not white and just one is a woman . The list was leaked to a reporter at news and pop culture site Fusion as the film studio reels from a wider hacking attack which also leaked five major new films . An entrance gate to the Sony Pictures lot in Culver City , California : Fourteen of the 17 top executives at the major film studio are white and male , according to apparently leaked internal pay documents . Minority of one : Co-Chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment Amy Pascal , the only woman earning more than $ 1million a year at the company , and chief executive officer of Sony Entertainment Michael Lynton . As corporate email and internal systems were knocked offline , Sony workers reportedly saw a message on their terminals saying ` Hacked by #GOP , ' which is understood to be the initials of a group called Guardians of Peace . Sony is said to be investigating whether North Korea was involved after the pariah state objected to the release of a comedy about a CIA plot to assassinate its leader Kim Jong-Un . The latest leak from the hack is a spreadsheet titled ` Comp Roster by Supervisory Organization 2014-10-21 ' , including detailed data about the salaries of Sony Pictures executives . Kevin Roose , reporting for Fusion , who was sent a link to the data by an anonymous source , said : ` When I sorted the list by `` annual rate , '' I noticed something notable : a stark homogeneity among the people earning the most . ` Based on the spreadsheet ... the employees of Sony Pictures with the highest annual rates appear to be nearly entirely white men . ' Amy B. Pascal , co-chair of Sony Pictures Entertainment and chairman of SPE 's Motion Picture Group , is the only woman among the top 17 most-highly paid executives . She earns # 3million a year , according to the spreadsheet , joint highest on the list , along with Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton . Meanwhile , 15 of the 17 top executives appear to be Caucasian . The exceptions are Man Jit Singh , who appears to be South Asian , and Dwight R. Caines , who appears to be African American . And representing the rest of the world ... Man Jit Singh , left , worldwide president of Sony Pictures Entertainment , and Dwight Caines , its president of marketing , are the only non-white top-ranking executives . Sony workers reportedly saw a message appear on computer screens saying ` Hacked by #GOP ' , understood to be the initials of a group called Guardians of Peace - although some believe North Korea was involved . Sony Pictures is far from unique in having a largely white male leadership , however the spelling out of exactly how homogenous its top flight is will heap embarrassment onto the damage caused by the hack attack . Copies of some unreleased Sony films such as Still Alice , Annie , Mr Turner , and To Write Love on Her Arms are now being distributed on file-sharing websites , as well as the still-in-cinemas ` Fury ' . A direct connection between the leak of those films and the hacking has n't been confirmed , but it seems likely . Culver City , California-based Sony Pictures said in a statement yesterday that it is continuing `` to work through issues related to what was clearly a cyber attack last week . ` The company has restored a number of important services to ensure ongoing business continuity and is working closely with law enforcement officials to investigate the matter . ' Along with the FBI , Sony has brought in forensic experts from the Mandiant division of FireEye , a Silicon Valley cybersecurity company , according to a source familiar with the case who did not want to be named because the companies have not yet announced the arrangement . Mandiant helps companies determine the extent of breaches and repair damages . The firm has worked on other high-profile computer breaches , including one at retailer Target last year . | Spreadsheet including employees ' salary details is leaked after hack attack . It shows 14 of the 17 most-highly paid Sony Pictures execs are white men . Comes as five major unreleased new films leaked to file-sharing websites . | [[178, 277], [1373, 1556], [1484, 1556], [0, 79], [1823, 1924], [2234, 2243], [2246, 2298], [484, 506], [518, 547], [3067, 3267]] |
Driving under the influence of drugs is illegal , but until now police officers have had to wait for blood tests to confirm whether a driver is high , which can take up to 24 hours . Now , scientists have developed a cannabis-detecting breathalyser that generates results almost immediately . Researchers at Washington State University came up with the handheld breathalyser to detect THC , the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis . Scientists have come up with a cannabis-detecting breathalyser that could be used on the roadside , and help police charge people with drug-driving offences more easily . The gadget uses ion-mobility technology , which is used by airport security professionals to detect drugs and explosives , The Seattle Times reported . The prototype device , which could be tested on humans as soon as next year , is not designed to detect how stoned a driver is , but simply to confirm whether they have THC in their system . Researchers at Washington State University came up with the handheld breathalyser to detect THC -LRB- illustarted -RRB- , which is the psychoactive ingredient in pot , which is not found in alcohol . THC -LRB- tetrahydrocannabinol -RRB- is the chemical responsible for most of marijuana 's psychological effects . It bonds to receptors on nerve cells , which respond by changing in activity . The cannabinoid receptors are found in areas of the brain linked to memory , cognition , pleasure , coordination and the perception of time . THC stimulates cells in the brain to release dopamine , creating a happy feeling , but can also cause hallucinations , delusions and affect rational thinking . On average , the effects last for around two hours . The idea is , that is the chemical was detected , a driver would be given a blood test , which could then be used as evidence in court . Taking drugs affects people 's driving skills , and can give them slower reaction times , nausea , hallucinations , panic attacks , paranoia , ` the shakes , ' dizziness , fatigue and the affects their ability to concentrate properly , which could increase their chance of having a road accident . Washington State University 's research could soon help out the Washington State Patrol , which have said that a quarter of blood samples taken from drivers in the area in the last year tested positive for cannabis . The state legalised cannabis two years ago and in 2013 , 1,362 drivers tested positive for having active cannabis in their system -- 25 per cent more than the previous year . It is estimated that 720 of these people had THC levels high enough to lead to an automatic drugged driving conviction under state law . The Washington State Patrol says it welcomes anything that gets impaired drivers off the road . Drug-driving affects people 's ability to drive , which can increase the change of accidents -LRB- stock image -RRB- . It 's illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol and other drugs , including cannabis , cocaine , ecstasy and ketamine , in the UK . Just one puff of cannabis puts a driver over the limit . The police ask drivers to do a ` field impairment assessment ' to assess their ability to drive and can then arrest anyone who they suspect of driving under the influence , before taking them to do a blood test . If the test comes back positive , drivers could be charged with a crime . Penalties for drug driving include : A minimum 12 month driving ban , criminal record , a fine of up to # 5,000 and/or six months in prison . Taking drugs affects people 's driving skills , and can give them slower reaction times , nausea , hallucinations , panic attacks , paranoia , ` the shakes , ' dizziness , fatigue and the ability to concentrate properly . | Washington State University researchers invented the breathalyser . It detects THC , which is the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis . Device could be used on the roadside by police , but a blood test would still be needed to determine how high a driver may be . Prototype could be tested on humans in spring next year . | [[183, 186], [189, 292], [293, 388], [433, 495], [947, 1066], [1147, 1260], [64, 79], [89, 148], [101, 150], [457, 530], [1743, 1831], [3242, 3281], [756, 831], [756, 810], [850, 882]] |
Two officers have been removed from their posts at an infamous Princeton University eating club after they sent emails ridiculing women , including one that featured a sexually explicit photograph . Adam Krop , who is the vice president of the club Tiger Inn , sent an email on October 12 showing a woman engaged in a sex act with a man at the club . It went to everyone on the club 's mailing list and was accompanied by a crude joke and a reference to the woman as an ` Asian chick ' . Andrew Hoffenberg , the club 's treasurer , sent an email to the same group of people later that evening regarding a lecture by the Princeton alumna whose lawsuit forced eating clubs to admit women . Two officers have been removed from their posts at infamous Princeton University eating club the Tiger Inn , above , after they sent emails ridiculing women , including one that featured a sexually explicit photograph . According to The New York Times it said : ` Ever wonder who we have to thank -LRB- blame -RRB- for gender equality . ` Looking for someone to blame for the influx of girls ? Come tomorrow and help boo Sally Frank . ' Last month the Princeton Police Department said they were investigating the first email as it is illegal in New Jersey to distribute an explicit photograph without the consent of the person pictured . But yesterday the department said the case was essentially on-hold until a ` victim comes forward ' . However , the university launched its own investigation . And amid complaints from members that the emails were evidence of a climate that is hostile towards women , the club 's board of governors conducted a survey asking members if they would be surprised if a sexual assault had occurred at the club . The university launched an investigation after complaints from members that the emails were evidence of a climate that is hostile towards women and Adam Krop and Andrew Hoffenberg were asked to stand down . The board then notified members that Mr Krop and Mr Hoffenberg had been asked to stand down as their actions were ` offensive , disrespectful and in direct violation of our core values ' . It said the board would now be more ` balanced by gender ' and a new process would be developed so incidents of concern could be more safely reported . Neither Mr Krop or Mr Hoffenberg have spoken about the emails . It is understood the survey found the majority of members were comfortable at the club , but ` gender bias ' had occurred at a number of specific events and ceremonies . The Princeton University email scandal comes as the treatment of female students at campuses across the U.S. has come under greater scrutiny . Last month the Princeton Police Department said they were investigating the first email as it is illegal in New Jersey to distribute an explicit photograph without the consent of the person pictured , but yesterday the department said the case was on-hold until a ` victim comes forward ' A fraternity gang rape has been reported in Virginia , and on Monday , Wesleyan University announced a ban on social activity for a fraternity where sexual assaults were reported . The federal Education Department is investigating sexual violence cases at 90 institutions of higher learning . Princeton 's 11 eating clubs are not officially affiliated with the university , but they are the center of social activity for undergraduate students . Tiger Inn is infamous for its hard-partying atmosphere . It was also the last to admit women , in 1991 , after being forced by the Supreme Court . Since then women have joined the club , but it is still a male dominated club . Some Tiger Inn attire bears the words ` more dudes ' and club nights have had provocative themes . Last month , someone spray-painted the words ` rape haven ' on the club 's stone fence . | Princeton 's Tiger Inn was forced to admit women by the Supreme Court . In October two officers sent provocative emails to club members . One said , ` Looking for someone to blame for the influx of women ? ' Another contained a lewd image of a woman and a man at the club . | [[3450, 3452], [3498, 3539], [0, 135], [1025, 1081], [1027, 1034], [1039, 1081], [102, 106], [138, 151], [157, 198], [278, 350], [847, 860], [866, 907]] |
Lionsgate is launching a touring exhibition of The Hunger Games as the first step toward opening a theme park dedicated to the wildly-popular book and film series . The movie studio revealed that it 's ` deep into conversation ' with potential theme park partners . The post-apocalyptic franchise has proved a substantial money-maker for Lionsgate , grossing nearly # 1billion at the box office , and the company is looking for new ways to cash in on its success . Scroll down for video . Movie magic : Lionsgate revealed that it 's ` deep into conversation ' about opening a Hunger Games theme park . The four-part series has yet to release its final two installments , with the third - The Hunger Games : Mockingjay , Part 1 - set to arrive in cinemas in November . But can the studio turn a successful film franchise into a profitable theme park ? Lionsgate will begin testing the waters with the launch of a touring exhibit , The Hunger Games : The Exhibition , in the summer of 2015 . The studio has joined forces with theme park creator Thinkwell Group to develop its plans . ` Thinkwell ... is spearheading an initiative for line extensions of `` The Hunger Games '' and all of our other brands , ' Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer said during a conference call , according to The Hollywood Reporter . The studio will test the waters with a touring exhibit - The Hunger Games : The Exhibition - in summer 2015 . He said : ` As a first step , we 've already designed a state-of-the-art travelling museum involving costumes , props , and other elements of the Hunger Games world that will begin touring the U.S. next summer . ' Now it seems that the studio is eyeing an even grander presence . During Friday 's conference call , Feltheimer revealed that studio execs are ` excited about these -LSB- theme park -RSB- opportunities and are pursuing them , ' reports Businessweek . He also mentioned that The Hunger Games : The Exhibition would be the first test of several ` extensions ' of Lionsgate franchises , which include Twilight and Divergent . Twilight phenomenon : The vampire-meets-girl love story was a worldwide success . The next big thing : Lionsgate 's Divergent is also being eyed as an opportunity for brand ` extension ' Twilight has proved particularly successful for the studio , with the vampire love story 's five-film franchise grossing almost # 2billion worldwide . Apocalyptic teen romance ` Divergent ' has likewise made a substantial box office impact , netting # 164million with its first of four films . This comes on the heels of Universal Orlando 's launch of the Harry Potter-themed extension to 2010 's The Wizarding World of Harry Potter . Universal Orlando Islands of Adventure launched The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in 2010 . This summer , Universal Orlando added Diagon Alley , which includes a thrill ride , wand shop , and restaurant . The new area in the studio 's Florida park is called The Wizarding World of Harry Potter : Diagon Alley , and cost an estimated # 239million . This is in addition to the initial site 's # 158million development costs . At this point , there 's no word on whether Lionsgate is looking at developing a stand-alone theme park or simply adding themed attractions into already-existing parks . | Studio says it 's ` deep into conversation ' with possible theme park partners . The Hunger Games : The Exhibition is touring the US in 2015 . Hit film franchises Twilight and Divergent could be included in future plans . | [[165, 265], [503, 601], [1695, 1727], [1730, 1852], [0, 104], [851, 927], [1305, 1378], [1554, 1579], [1585, 1626], [1990, 2010], [2019, 2051]] |
Miroslav Klose is now the leading World Cup goalscorer in history after netting during Germany 's humiliation of Brazil . But the 36-year-old striker had better enjoy the feeling while it lasts , because he might not hold the title for too long . In fact , Klose might not even be the top-scoring German at World Cups by the end of Russia 2018 . Unless the Polish-born hotshot finds the net in Sunday 's final , he is unlikely to add to his 16 strikes so far . But Thomas Muller already has that total in his sights . Germany coach Joachim Low praised Klose after the match but immediately tipped Muller to set a new record . ` It . really means a lot to all of us , ' said Low . ` This is a record . that could be beaten only by Muller . ' VIDEO Scroll down for German fans celebrating their 7-1 victory over Brazil . Record breaker : Miroslav Klose is the new top goalscorer in World Cup history . Not far behind : Klose 's team-mate Tjomas Muller looks ready to beat his goals record . Muller scored the first goal in the 7-1 victory against the hapless Brazilians to bring his haul to 10 goals in just 12 World Cup games . And all signs seem to point towards Muller breaking his compatriot 's record in future . 1 Miroslav Klose -LRB- Germany -RRB- . 16 goals in 23 games -LRB- 0.70 per match -RRB- . 2 Ronaldo -LRB- Brazil -RRB- . 15 goals in 19 games -LRB- 0.79 per match -RRB- . 3 Gerd Muller -LRB- Germany -RRB- . 14 goals in 13 games -LRB- 1.08 per match -RRB- . 4 Just Fontaine -LRB- France -RRB- . 13 goals in 6 matches -LRB- 2.17 per match -RRB- . 5 Pele -LRB- Brazil -RRB- . 12 goals in 14 games -LRB- 0.86 per match -RRB- . 6 = Sandor Kocsis -LRB- Hungary -RRB- . 11 goals in 5 games -LRB- 2.20 per match -RRB- . 6 = Jurgen Klinsmann -LRB- Germany -RRB- . 11 goals in 17 games -LRB- 0.65 per match -RRB- . 8 = Helmut Rahn -LRB- Germany -RRB- . 10 goals in 10 games -LRB- 1.00 per match -RRB- . 8 = Gabriel Batistuta -LRB- Argentina -RRB- . 10 goals in 12 games -LRB- 0.83 per match -RRB- . 8 = Gary Lineker -LRB- England -RRB- . 10 goals in 12 games -LRB- 0.83 per match -RRB- . 8 = Thomas Muller -LRB- Germany -RRB- . 10 goals in 12 games -LRB- 0.83 per match -RRB- . 8 = Teofilo Cubillas -LRB- Peru -RRB- . 10 goals in 13 games -LRB- 0.77 per match -RRB- . 8 = Grzegorz Lato -LRB- Poland -RRB- . 10 goals in 20 games -LRB- 0.50 per match -RRB- . The Bayern Munich forward is just 24 years . old , so could conceivably have three more World Cups left in him should . he play on to Klose 's age of 36 . If he continues his impressive current . scoring rate of five goals in every World Cup , Muller could have 25 in . finals by the time he hangs up his boots . Muller also reaps the easy rewards of playing in front of the most powerful midfield in world football . Toni Kroos appears the natural successor to Xavi as the game 's most technically gifted playmaker and is the key to Germany 's Teutonic tiki-taka , which is strangling the life out of all who dare stand in their path . Combined with Bastian Schweinsteiger 's brains and brawn , plus gifted footballers in Mesut Ozil , Mario Gotze and Sami Khedira among others , Germany look set to dominate international football for the forseeable future . As Klose has proved there really is no better gig in football than playing up front for Germany in major tournaments . There are five Germans in the top 10 goalscorers in World Cups . Klose set his goals record by overtaking Ronaldo - the original one - who is among the most skilful and deadly strikers ever to have graced the game . Yet Klose has still managed to surpass his tally thanks to Germany 's stunning consistency in major tournaments and a lack of injury problems . Despite their huge strength in other areas of the pitch , there are also few rivals for Muller 's position in Germany 's team . The talented but raw Andre Schurrle has provided a sharper cutting edge than Muller when coming on from the bench and has three goals despite limited game time in Brazil . Otherwise only Klose , who is enjoying a last hurrah in his career , and the limited Lukas Podolski provide scant competition for the striker 's spot . Start of the rout : Muller took advantage of awful Brazil defending to score Germany 's opening goal . The list of superior forwards from other countries who are being eclipsed by Klose and now Muller also makes for remarkable reading . To Ronaldo add the two greatest players of all time , Pele and Diego Maradona , and the top two currently playing the game , Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo . Then add Gabriel Batistuta , Ferenc Puskas , Gary Lineker , Eusebio , Christian Vieri , David Villa , Roberto Baggio , Davor Suker , Sandor Kocsis , Romario , Thierry Henry ... the list goes on and on . Yet Klose tops the lot , and Muller could one day usurp his fellow countryman as the World Cup 's goal king . Oh to be a German striker ... Legends : But Ronaldo -LRB- left -RRB- and Lionel Messi are among the greats who ca n't compete with Klose 's record . RECORD-BREAKING KLOSE : ALL THE GERMANY STAR 'S 16 WORLD CUP GOALS IN PICTURES . Debut : Klose celebrates his first World Cup goal against Saudi Arabia in 2002 . Powered home : And he scored his second in the same game . Hat trick goal : And he celebrates after netting his third of the day . Netted : Klose scores his fourth World Cup goal against Ireland in 2002 . Nodder : Klose peels away after scoring against Cameroon during the 2002 World Cup . Hitting the back of the net : Klose celebrates scoring his sides second goal against Costa Rica in 2006 . Reeling away : Klose celebrates scoring against Costa Rica in their opening 2006 World Cup game . Strike : Klose scoring his third goal of the 2006 World Cup against Ecuador . Brace : Klose celebrates his second against Ecuador in their final Group A game in 2006 . Nutter : The forward leaping to head the equaliser against Argentina in the 2006 quarter-final . Third tourney : Klose celebrates his 11th World Cup goal in their opening game against Australia in 2010 . Slipped in : Klose scoring the opener of a 4-1 victory against England in the last-16 in 2010 . Scourge : Klose nets his first of two in the 4-0 win over Argentina in the 2010 quarter-final . Rout : And Klose scored again in the game to make it 4-0 . Finisher : The German forward scored his 15th goal in finals in the 2-2 draw with Ghana . Historic : The strike that made hm the record holder . | Miroslav Klose beat Ronaldo 's World Cup record with goal against Brazil in semi-final in Belo Horizonte . Klose has now scored 16 goals in World Cup finals . Thomas Muller now has 10 goals at World Cup finals . Bayern Munich star is just 24 and could have three more World Cups left to break Klose 's record . | [[0, 121], [22, 121], [836, 899], [0, 121], [412, 460], [836, 899], [6304, 6382], [989, 1126], [1045, 1126], [2362, 2406], [2407, 2410], [2416, 2472], [4784, 4839]] |
Bad driver : Anthony Evans-Warner , 17 , and his partner-in-crime , 15 , held victim at gunpoint to force him to show them how to drive manually . Two teenage thugs who attempted to steal a car by holding a medical student at gunpoint were forced to give up on their crime when they could not figure out how to operate the stick shift . Anthony Evans-Warner , 17 , and his 15-year-old partner-in-crime set upon a first-year resident at the Baylor School of Medicine in Houston as he was set to leave for the weekend , police have said . When the teens discovered that they did not know how to drive the car , they threatened the medical student with the gun to force him to show them how to drive manually . The teens attacked the medical student as he pulled up outside his college accommodation near the NRG Stadium in Houston , The University of Texas At Houston Police Department said . Evans-Warner pointed a gun at the student , and ordered him to get out of his car . ` The suspects were unfamiliar with the operation of a standard transmission and they tried to get the victim to show them how to drive the standard while he was being held at gunpoint , ' Inspector Stefan Happ told Click2Houston . While being held at gunpoint , the victim showed the teenage thieves how to drive manually , and was thrown out of his car a few blocks away . ` The officers were chasing the vehicle and apparently they had issues operating the vehicle , ' Inspector Happ said . ` They then jumped out of the vehicle and ran on foot . ' Police were soon able to apprehend the culprits and return the car to the male student . Evans-Warner , 17 , has been charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon , and is being held without bail . The 15-year-old is also being held , but his identity is being withheld due to his young age . Gunpoint : Teenage thugs set upon a first-year resident at the Baylor School of Medicine in Houston outside his college residence as he was set to leave for the weekend . | Thugs , aged 15 and 17 , attempted to steal car near Houston hospital . Pair held medical student at gunpoint to obtain his car , police said . They were unable to drive manual so forced victim to teach them . Despite ` lesson in driving stick ' police soon caught the teen thieves . | [[147, 164], [169, 234], [0, 10], [39, 59], [73, 135], [147, 164], [169, 234], [891, 932], [1124, 1159], [0, 10], [39, 59], [73, 135], [537, 606], [609, 707], [1056, 1123], [1207, 1235], [1238, 1297], [1207, 1235], [1238, 1297], [1527, 1615]] |
An illegal immigrant was caught hanging on to the underside of a horse box transporting an Olympic gold medal-winning racehorse from Calais to Dover . The man was found clinging to the chassis of the horse box carrying Valegro , which won gold with rider Charlotte Dujardin at the London Olympics in 2012 . Police with sniffer dogs caught the man , who had chosen the largest and most accessible vehicle in the queue , as the vehicle was readying to return to England after an event in Norway . Scroll down for video . Stowaway : An illegal immigrant was caught hanging on to the horse box carrying Valegro , pictured , which won gold with rider Charlotte Dujardin in dressage at the London Olympics in 2012 , pictured above . Groom Alan Davies said : ` We had queued at a manned booth to check in for the train , with just a couple of cars in front of us , and after checking in we were told to pull over once we 'd gone through the barrier . ' I thought they just wanted to check the gas was off as they do on the trains , but security came over and looked under the lorry . They then said : `` There 's someone under there '' . ` They 'd seen him on CCTV waiting around and when he 'd disappeared they became suspicious . ' Mr Davies said that he was shocked by what happened as he had taken precautions to guard against stowaways . If a trucker is caught with migrants in his vehicle when on British soil it is the driver , not the company , who is liable for a # 2,000 fine . He told Horse & Hound : ` We were allowed to go -- but if I 'd gone through any further then I would 've been fined . ` I 've seen migrants hanging around in groups before , it was a big shock . ' Valegro , who won Olympic gold at the London Games in 2012 , had been returning from a demonstration event in Norway on Wednesday October 22 . Dangerous : Police with sniffer dogs caught the man as the vehicle was readying to return to England after an event in Norway . Above , migrants in Calais try to jump on to a lorry before it crosses the Channel . Migrants are flocking to Calais in increasing numbers this year , with up to 2,000 people living in makeshift shelters as they wait to cross the English channel . The impoverished conditions in the port city has lead Natacha Bouchart , the mayor of Calais , to announce a new refuge for migrants , likened by many to the infamous Red Cross camp at Sangatte . The failed camp acted as a base of operations for many trying to cross in the UK before it was closed in 2002 . French authorities insist they have been left with few options after fighting between migrant groups lead to 70 people being injured this summer , while people have also been targeted by criminals . Just last month a crew aboard a P&O ferry were forced to turn a firehose on a crowd of around 250 people as they tried to force their way on to the boat . Suspicious : Police had seen the migrant on CCTV as he waited near the queue of vehicles and went to investigate when he disappeared . Above , desperate migrants try to board a truck from Calais to England . The lorry driver who filmed the chaotic attempt to board the ferry , bound for Dover , described Calais as a ` war zone ' saying the situation was at its worst for 20 years . A Home Office spokesman said : ` The security of the border is a priority and we are working at European and international level to address the wider problem of illegal migration . ` We have increased joint intelligence work with the French to target the organised crime gangs behind smuggling and people trafficking . ` These criminals are constantly modifying their tactics in an attempt to evade strengthened border controls and we are seeing increasingly dangerous methods being used , including the use of sealed or refrigerated vehicles . ` We warn those who are tempted to put their lives in the hands of organised criminals that they are putting themselves and their families at risk . If people have a genuine need of protection they should claim asylum in the first safe country they reach . ' British dressage rider Carl Hester MBE , part of the 2012 team , tweeted : ` Valegro arrived safely back at Folkestone unlike the illegal immigrant found underneath the lorry ! ' | Horse Valegro won gold with rider Charlotte Dujardin at London 2012 . It was being taken back to England following an event in Norway . Police with sniffer dogs found the immigrant before the vehicle left France . | [[219, 226], [235, 306], [599, 606], [626, 676], [700, 707], [1678, 1685], [1692, 1736], [422, 494], [1678, 1685], [1732, 1820], [1833, 1948], [307, 416], [1833, 1948]] |
Jose Mourinho has played it safe when predicting which teams will reach the last-16 of this month 's World Cup . The Chelsea boss , clearly keen to keep friends over here onside , said that England will progress out of their group alongside Italy . That means the Portuguese believes Luis Suarez and Uruguay will fail to get out of one of the tougher-looking groups . VIDEO Scroll down for Chelsea 's Cesar Azpilicueta scores a brilliant chip in Spain training . Buttering up : Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has predicted that England will progress out of their group . Tough ask : Steven Gerrard 's Three Lions face Costa Rica , Italy and Uruguay in Group D . Struggle : Uruguay are hoping that star striker Luis Suarez will be fit for the start of the tournament this month . Brazil or Holland to play either Ivory Coast or England in semi-finals . France or Nigeria to play either Germany or Belgium . AND . Spain or Mexico to play Italy or Greece . Argentina or Switzerland to play Russia or Portugal . ` I 'm very emotional , I go always with my friends , ' Mourinho told Yahoo Sport . ` If I say England out , next season they wo n't let me coach here . ' There was a recurring theme to his choices , with the personalities and countries closest to the manager 's heart unsurprisingly going through . Louis van Gaal 's Holland , Didier Drogba 's Ivory Coast and Nigeria are all predicted to get out of their respective groups . Interestingly in Holland 's group - where they will play Spain , Chile and Australia - Mourinho claims the favourites will go through , but that the South Americans could easily finish in the top two . At the forefront : Louis van Gaal is good friends with Mourinho after a spell in charge at Barcelona . As for his native Portugal , Mourinho is backing them to edge out USA and Ghana to finish second behind Germany in a group where he expects no team will finish on zero points . Meanwhile , he is expecting France - who have won one World Cup group match in 12 years - to perform much better this time around and win their group ahead of Switzerland . | Portuguese tips Holland to get out of Group of Death with Spain . Mourinho does n't believe Suarez and Uruguay will progress . England to face Didier Drogba 's Ivory Coast in his last-16 . Roy Hodgson 's semi-final would be against either Brazil or Holland . | [[249, 367]] |
Kurdish fighters have killed dozens of Islamic State militants in recent days as battles continue to rage around the strategic Syrian border town of Kobane . In one village , a Kurd was today pictured standing over the bodies of Islamic extremists after they were killed in Halimce , a village east of the town . Around 20 jihadists also died in the hills west of Kobane days after it was recaptured following months of heavy fighting which has left the town in ruins . Kurdish forces retook the town on January 26 in a symbolic blow to the jihadists who have seized large swathes of territory in their onslaught across Syria and Iraq . Scroll down for video . A Kurdish fighter points at ISIS militants laying dead on the ground in the village of Halimce , near the Syrian town of Kobane after they were apparently lined up and shot . The bodies of around 20 Islamic extremists were rounded up days after the Kurds recaptured the strategic town of Kobane following months of heavy fighting which has left the town in ruins . Syrian Observatory for Human Rights director Rami Abdel Rahman said : ` Nineteen ISIS members were killed in fighting against the -LRB- Kurdish -RRB- People 's Protection Units -LRB- YPG -RRB- in the hills surrounding Manaz to the west of Kobane . ` Another three jihadists died in fighting around villages to the east of Kobane , while the YPG also took one ISIS member prisoner , ' he told AFP . The YPG had also recaptured five villages around Kobane this week , according to Mr Rahman , whose Britain-based group relies on a network of sources inside Syria . But the Islamic State group still controls hundreds of villages in the area . ` Another 350 villages remain under ISIS control , ' he said , referring to settlements in the area around Kobane . One civilian was also killed . ` ISIS shelling in the western countryside of Kobane killed a civilian , ' said Mr Rahman , who has repeatedly stressed that the fight for the Kobane area is far from over . Hazard : It is not known whether this bomb in Kobane has already exploded or could detonate any minute . Bomb disposal : A local Kurdish militia group , the People 's Protection Units have been scouring the city and dismantling unexploded bombs . Death from above : This rocket could have been fired from American-led coalition forces whose airstrikes targeted IS fighters in the city . The Kurdish People 's Protection Units also recaptured five villages around Kobane this week , according to Abdel Rahman , whose British-based group relies on a network of sources inside Syria . ISIS militants lay dead on the ground in the village of Halimce , near the Syrian town of Kobane . The town , which is known in Arabic as Ain al-Arab , is characterised by demolished buildings and heavily armed fighters roaming otherwise deserted , rubble-strewn streets . Sheets meant to hide residents from snipers ' sights still hang over streets and its shattered buildings and cratered roads suggest those who fled are unlikely to return soon . Meanwhile , with their town liberated , thousands of residents of Kobane are settling into Turkey 's newest refugee camp for an indefinite stay . Opened on Sunday just several kilometres from the Syrian border , the new compound near the town of Suruc is the largest refugee camp yet in Turkey . Musa , a Kurdish marksman , looks at the eastern part of the destroyed Syrian town of Kobane . The town , which is known in Arabic as Ain al-Arab , is now characterised by demolished buildings and heavily armed fighters roaming otherwise deserted , rubble-strewn streets . Musa , a 25-year-old Kurdish marksman , sits in the rubble of the Syrian town of Kobane . Standing guard : An armed Kurdish man patrols the war-torn town of Kobane . It has begun taking in some of the estimated 200,000 people who fled Kobane after it came under ISIS attack in September . Made up of 7,000 tents capable of housing 35,000 people , the camp has been taking in around 1,000 refugees per day , site director Mehmethan Ozdemir told AFP news agency . But given the mass of people currently adrift in southern Turkey and northern Syria , the camp will only be able to house a portion of Kobane inhabitants . And although ISIS fighters have apparently been defeated in the border city by Kurdish forces , authorities have warned residents against returning until the area has been fully secured . A man walks in a street with abandoned vehicles and and damaged buildings in the northern Syrian town of Kobane . Sheets meant to hide residents from snipers ' sights still hang over streets . A man walks past damaged buildings in the northern Syrian town of Kobane . Total destruction : After four months of fighting Islamic State militants , Kobane is filled with damaged cars and collapsed buildings . War-torn : A heavily armoured vehicle patrols the city of Kobane . Next battle : The Kurdish fighters who liberated Kobane from Islamic State must now begin to reassemble the crumbling town . | WARNING : GRAPHIC CONTENT . Islamic State militants killed as battles continue around the village of Kobane . Comes days after Kurdish forces liberated the strategic Syrian border town . | [[0, 77], [81, 157], [313, 332], [338, 434], [1276, 1354], [470, 550], [836, 990], [4881, 4901], [4906, 4941]] |
President Barack Obama joked today during a New York speech that he does n't seem to have the traffic problems the city 's residents are always complaining about . ` It 's actually pretty smooth for me during the week , ' Obama said , after playfully arguing that everyone in New York ` hypes ' the traffic . ' I do n't know what the problem is , ' he told attendees of the Clinton Global Initiative 's annual meeting . ' I have n't noticed . ' Scroll down for video . Traffic ? What Traffic ? : President Barack Obama feigned ignorance of the traffic jams his visits to New York cause while speaking at the 2014 Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting in New York this afternoon . Obama said he told former president Bill Clinton backstage that his daughter Chelsea , left , whose due to give birth any day now , could use his motorcade if she went into labor while he was on stage . Chelsea is pictured here during Obama 's speech with her mother , former Obama administration official Hillary Clinton , right . A very pregnant Chelsea Clinton showed off her baby bump at the 10th Clinton Global Initiative today . Soon-to-be grandfather Bill Clinton indicated in an interview that aired on Sunday that Chelsea will likely have her baby by October 1 . Obama started off the bit by saying he told CGI namesake and former U.S. president Bill Clinton backstage that if his daughter Chelsea went into labor while he was speaking ` she has my motorcade and will be able to navigate traffic . ' The president was seemingly unaware of how intensely New York drivers despise his visits and the traffic jams they cause around the city . Every time the president travels to New York police have to close streets along his motorcade 's route , sometimes for long stretches of time , turning the city 's busiest roadways into parking lots . The already busy streets were even more jam-packed this week as the United Nations convened for a climate change summit and a General Assembly meeting . Per usual , New Yorkers took out their outrage over the gridlock caused by Obama 's motorcade on twitter . ` GO HOME OBAMA NO ONE WANTS THIS TRAFFIC , ' twitter user Rebecca Plaine said . ` Thank you Obama for causing all this bulls *** traffic in NYC , ' a user named Ramirez tweeted . ` Pres and Lady Obama we love you guys but please leave NY ASAP ! This traffic is unbearable ! ' user Rachel Johnson begged . First Lady Michelle Obama accompanied the president to New York this afternoon , and the first couple will remain there through Thursday . After learning that Obama had mocked their travel problems , residents of New York and the surrounding area were even more irate . ' I know multiple folks who missed flights today because of him . File Under : No laughing matter , ' twitter user @lisaedlisa said . Furious New York drivers directed their road rage at Obama on Tuesday afternoon . The president and first lady will be in New York through Thursday attending various United Nations meetings . President Obama was introduced at today 's CGI meeting by the organization 's founder , former president Bill Clinton . Obama said he noticed audience members ` trickling out ' just before he took the stage after a panel that actor Matt Damon was participating in concluded . Obama was preceded at today 's CGI conference by actor and Water.org co-founder Matt Damon , who spoke about the clean water initiatives . ` Always wonderful to follow Matt Damon , ' the president jested moments after his traffic wisecrack . ' I saw people trickling out after he was done . ` These are the hardcore policy people who decided to stay for me , ' he teased . President Obama is in the Big Apple this week for a series of events , including today 's U.N. meeting , where he prodded the global community to cut carbon emissions , and the Clinton Foundation gathering . There he promoted the administration 's new Stand with Civil Society program and advocated for the strengthening of civil society abroad . This evening the president will attend a Democratic Party fundraiser . Obama will again give remarks to the U.N. on Wednesday and Thursday before returning to Washington , D.C. on Thursday evening . | The president joked today during a New York speech that he does n't seem to have the traffic problems the city 's residents complain about . ' I do n't know what the problem is , ' he told attendees of the Clinton Global Initiative 's annual meeting . ' I have n't noticed ' Obama said he told Bill Clinton that if Chelsea went into labor while he was on stage ` she has my motorcade and will be able to navigate traffic ' | [[0, 59], [65, 110], [496, 551], [496, 518], [592, 682], [311, 346], [330, 344], [349, 419], [422, 442], [496, 551], [496, 518], [592, 682], [747, 759], [815, 838], [1369, 1381], [1390, 1450], [1412, 1414], [1441, 1489]] |
Every winter , this hotel is carved out of the surrounding snow , with igloo rooms , romantic suites and even an outdoor whirlpool for the bravest guests . Iglu-Dorf hotel is rebuilt every season from 3,000 tons of snow at six locations from the Alps to the Pyrenees . The Swiss igloos , constructed in the Bernese Oberland and surrounded by 9,000 ft mountain peaks , comes with artworks carved into the walls by artists from around the world , candle-lit suites for romantic guests and even saunas among the mountains . Scroll down for video . The colourful lighting design adds even more beauty to this outdoor whirlpool . A cartoony mermaid is found on the wall leading into the rudimentary bathroom at the Iglu-Dorf hotel in the Bernese Oberland . For those who need to warm up , a Jacuzzi is also set in a snow cave near to the igloos and surrounded by candles . After a chilly night , guests can warm up with a huge breakfast , served with lost of coffee and pastries . From the outside the Igloo Village appears unassuming but below the snow it 's a creative winter wonderland . Open from Christmas Day to April , each villages sleeps up to 38 guests , cocooning them in cosy sleeping bags on thick sheepskin rugs , designed to withstand temperatures of minus 40C . And in the morning , there 's an enormous buffet of croissants , cooked meats , pastries , cereals , cheese and coffee . The cost for one in a standard Iglu-Dorf igloo is 99euros -LRB- # 68 -RRB- from Monday to Thursday and 115 euros from Friday to Sunday . A tour around the Gstaad site shows the great diversity of works in rooms and common areas of the unique accommodation from traditional Inuit works to artists from Switzerland and much further abroad . A guest hams it up with a dragon 's head sculpture at this unique accommodation . A design all over the wall features a beautiful mask and a rose cast in a block of ice . This cosy lounge and bar area in the Igloo Village belies the fact the entire building is case in snow and ice . Artists armed with no more than an ice pick , motorised saw and shovel , produce life-like animals such as seals , arctic wolves , polar bears and whales , eye-catching designs and patterns , or even super heroes . It 's an elaborate and classy scene compared to the basic igloo Gunter first constructed with friends on a mountain in a bid to be first on the slopes in the morning . The company says 99 per cent of their guests stay one night only . ` We do n't generally recommend -LSB- more than one night -RSB- as we neither have running water , nor showers , ' the company says . Each village caters for 38 guests a night , all of who bed down on a thick sheepskin rug in cosy sleeping bags equipped for minus-40 degrees celsius . An elegant dining area in the hotel that is built seasonally from Christmas to April . Nighttime entertainment does n't extend much past mulled wine and good conversation , though there is a private whirlpool and saunas . Other locations include Davos-Klosters in the Parsenn ski arena , Engelberg-Titlis in the Trubsee , Stockhorn and Zermatt where you can sleep at altitude of 2727m next to the Matterhorn . | Iglu-Dorf hotel in the Bernese Oberland is one of seven igloo village locations of its kind . Artists from Switzerland , Inuit communities and around the world invited to sculpt works in the walls . Designs include a mermaid , Catwoman and Batman , and traditional Inuit creations . | [[269, 285], [288, 323], [269, 285], [368, 387], [379, 420], [1655, 1732]] |
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