The home which was built for former Australian prime minister Malcolm Fraser and his wife Tamie has been opened for inspection just a day after his sudden passing. The stylish four-bedroom property in Canberra, known as JM Fraser House, is up for sale for about $2million. It has been on the market since last year but Berkely Residential real estate agent Bill Lyristakis told Daily Mail Australia he has hopes that it will sell today. The home which was built for former Australian prime minister Malcolm Fraser and his wife Tamie was open for inspection, just a day after his sudden passing . The stylish four-bedroom property in Canberra, known as JM Fraser House, is up for sale for about $2million . It has been on the market since October last year but Berkely Residential real estate agent Bill Lyristakis says he has hopes that it will sell today . The spacious 1341sqm property is located minutes away from the Parliamentary triangle . Mr Fraser is pictured here earlier this year with his wife Tamie Fraser. The pair had four children . The spacious 1341sqm property is located minutes away from the Parliamentary triangle and described as a 'sensational slice of Canberra's political history' by agents. The residence on Daly Street, Deakin was listed in October last year for around $2million, Mr Lyristakis said. The property was built three years after the Frasers married, The Sydney Morning Herald reports. Mr Fraser was reportedly a backbencher when he moved into the house. The property was last sold 20 years ago to vendors Tony and Sue Marinos who are the third owners of the home, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. The design of the residence, by Melbourne Society Architect Guilford Bell, combines Georgian architecture with American plantation style. The residence on Daly Street, Deakin was listed in October last year . The property was last sold 20 years ago to vendors Tony and Sue Marinos who are the third owners of the home . The design of the residence is by Melbourne Society Architect Guilford Bell . The property combines Georgian architecture with American plantation style . The house has been described as a 'sensational slice of Canberra's political history' by agents . The property was reportedly built three years after the Frasers married . Malcolm Fraser was prime minister from November 1975 until March 1983 . The former prime minister died 'peacefully' aged 84 on Friday morning . Mr Fraser was the 22nd Prime Minister of Australia between 1975 and 1983. The former prime minister died 'peacefully' aged 84 on Friday morning. 'It is with deep sadness that we inform you that after a brief illness John Malcolm Fraser died peacefully in the early hours of the morning of 20 March 2015,' a statement from Mr Fraser's office said yesterday. 'We appreciate that this will be a shock to all who knew and loved him, but ask that the family be left in peace at this difficult time.'

Summary: The four-bedroom property in Canberra is up for sale for about $2million . The home was built in 1959 for Malcolm Fraser and his wife Tamie . JM Fraser House has been on the market since October last year . The 1341sqm property was open for inspection on Saturday morning . The former prime minister died 'peacefully' aged 84 on Friday morning . Mr Fraser had been suffering a 'brief illness' when he passed away .


Phones have been blamed for creating a generation of people who can only communicate in so-called ‘text speak’ and smiley faces. But a pair of New York developers is hoping to expand our vocabularies with the launch of its Words U app. The app uses an algorithm to automatically replace words in messages with synonyms – and users can collect words to compete with their friends. Scroll down for video . The free Words U iOS app was created by New York-based Sam Mendelson and Allan Zhang. It changes the words used in text messages while keeping the sentence structure and meaning the same. The original words are shown right and the updated words are shown left . ‘Learning new vocabulary can be stressful and challenging, but it doesn't have to be,’ explained Sam Mendleson and Allan Zhang. ‘With Words U, your casual conversations become learning opportunities.’ They added that Words U is ‘much smarter than an electronic thesaurus’ because it maintains the sentence structure and the idiomatic usage of words it replaces. There are more than 800 words that can be used, and subsequently collected, and the aim is to achieve the ‘words crown’ by collecting them all. The general meaning of a new word is the same as the word it is replacing, but users can tap it to see a full dictionary definition (pictured). They can also revert it back to the original word, and recipients can press the lightbulb icon to see what the sender initially typed . With Memrise, users commit Chinese characters and definitions to memory with the help of animations and mnemonics. For example, the symbol for 'cow' resembles a cow carrying a neck yoke. And 'noodles' look like a bowl of noodles being eaten with chopsticks. Users then review the characters periodically - a technique known as 'spaced repetition'. The firm compares the learning process to 'growing a garden of memory', with the premise being that when users learn words, they plant virtual seeds, which 'grow and bloom the more they review and practise.' The general meaning of a new word is the same as the word it is replacing, but users can tap it to see a full dictionary definition. This also shows the history of the usage of the word. They can also revert it back to the original word, and recipients can press the lightbulb icon to see what the sender initially typed. It is only currently available in the US and the words have been taken from college curriculums including those used in English SAT exams. And once the initial list of words has been learnt and collected users can download extension packs for $6.99. Words U is also only available in English, but the firm told The Next Web it is hoping to develop foreign language versions if the app is a success.

Summary: Free Words U was created by developers Sam Mendelson and Allan Zhang . It changes words in text messages to boost a user’s vocabulary . The sentence structure and meaning, or idiomatic usage, stays the same . For example, ‘have a good time’ becomes ‘have a congenial time’ Tapping a word shows its definition and users can change it back . Words can also be collected and users can compete with their friends .


Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz will release a book this summer designed to boost his political bona fides in the early stages of the 2016 presidential campaign. 'A Time for Truth: Reigniting the Miracle of America' will go on sale June 30, joining a raft of other political books penned by other Republicans for the same reason. Cruz inked a deal with Broadside Books, a division of Harper Collins, last year for a reported $1.5 million advance. That would pale in comparison to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's $14 million contract, but signals the publishing industry's eagerness to cash in as political books become more like campaign commercials than memoirs. NOW AN AUTHOR: Sen. Ted Cruz, shown on March 2, will likely rail against executive overreach, open borders and the threat of a nuclear Iran in his book due out in June . DISAPPOINTING: Hillary Clinton's memoir made a giant splash in 2014 but sales were well below what her publisher expected for a $14 million advance . Cruz, a first-term lawmaker, told the Associated Press in a recent interview that in a time of 'extraordinary challenges' he wants to tell his story and share his message of free markets and constitutional liberties. 'Men and women are frustrated with career politicians in both parties who are not listening to them,' Cruz told the AP, adding that the themes of a possible White House candidacy are 'certainly reflected in this book.' Cruz, a favorite among tea party activists who has battled with Democrats and members of his own party, also said he wants to counter the 'caricatures' of the right as 'stupid,' 'evil' or 'crazy.' 'The image created in the mainstream media does not comply with the facts,' he said. He said that 'A Time for Truth' will include vignettes about Anwar Sadat, Elie Wiesel and others who 'had the courage' to speak out even at risk to themselves, a theme he acknowledged can be found in a famous work by a future president, then-Sen. John F. Kennedy's 'Profiles In Courage.' The vignettes draw upon 'an aspect of what Kennedy did' in his book, Cruz said of 'Profiles in Courage,' a tribute to U.S. senators who took stands unpopular within their own party. A bipartisan field of possible 2016 candidates will have books on store shelves by the time any primary debates happen. Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina will unveil 'Rising to the Challenge: My Leadership Journey' on May 5. Three weeks later Rand Paul, a Republican senator from Kentucky, will release 'Taking a Stand: Moving Beyond Partisan Politics to Unite America.' Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson is waiting until October 6 to introduce 'A More Perfect Union: What We the People Can Do to Reclaim Our Constitutional Liberties.' A few GOP hopefuls have already put their political books out this year, including former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee with 'God, Guns, Grits, and Gravy' and Marco Rubio's 'American Dreams: Restoring Economic Opportunity for Everyone.' Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker released 'Unintimidated: A Governor's Story and a Nation's Challenge' in August 2014, and former Pennsylvania

Summary: Cruz says he wants to counter 'caricatures' of conservatives as 'stupid,' 'evil' or 'crazy' Rand Paul and Carly Fiorina also have book launches scheduled for the summer . Mike Huckabee and Marco Rubio released theirs earlier this year . Cruz's reported $1.5 million book advance is a serious figure but nowhere near the $14 million Hillary Clinton was paid for her memoir . 'Liberals love to hate Ted Cruz,' says a publisher's preview on Amazon .


They are popular with the likes of Boris Johnson and Beyonce. But selfie sticks, the extendable rods used by people to take photographs of themselves with mobile phones, have now been banned in the National Gallery. The move follows bans in galleries in France and America – including the Palace of Versailles and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The National Gallery has banned selfie sticks - extendable rods used by people to take photographs of themselves. The British Museum (pictured, visitors taking a snap with the Elgin Marbles) is revising its policy . The National Gallery, which allowed cameras for the first time last year, is expelling the gadgets because they fall under the category of ‘tripods’, which are already prohibited. Esther Saunders-Deutsch, a spokeswoman for the gallery, said: 'Photography is allowed for personal, non-commercial purposes in the National Gallery – however there are a few exceptions in order to protect paintings, copyright of loans, individual privacy and the overall visitor experience. Therefore the use of flash and tripods is not permitted. 'Our gallery assistants and visitor facing staff are fully briefed and instructed to ensure we are striking the correct balance between visitor experience and the security and safety of works on display. 'Therefore they will use their discretion on a case by case basis in preventing photography which puts the safety of the collection at risk or obstructs other visitors.' Paul Reynolds visited the National Gallery in London on December 31 and took this selfie. Writing on Twitter, he said: 'So I went to London's National Gallery and there was selfie sticks everywhere' While Katie Morais, from the British Museum, said: 'Visitors to the British Museum are permitted to take photographs in public areas, not including temporary exhibitions, for non-commercial purposes. 'The museum is currently reviewing its policy on the use of "selfie-sticks" and other apparatus within the museum grounds. 'The safety of objects and visitors is paramount to the British Museum and staff will politely inform visitors if the use of any equipment is endangering objects or other people on site.' Marta Valentini visited the National Gallery last month and went for a selfie with Van Gogh's famous 'Sunflowers' painting . Selfie sticks are currently allowed at the National Portrait Gallery, the Tate and the Victoria and Albert Museum in Kensington. A spokesperson from the National Portrait Gallery said: 'It is important that all our visitors enjoy their experience at the gallery and anything that may prove disruptive is reviewed on an ongoing basis.' Nina Sandhaus from the Victoria and Albert Museum, said: 'Visitors to the V&A are currently permitted to use selfie sticks in line with the museum’s general policy on photographing and filming with a hand-held camera for personal use.' The rods were one of the most popular Christmas gifts last year and Boris Johnson, Beyonce and Barack Obama - who used one during a video promotion at the White House - are among those seen with the devices. Tottenham Hotspur banned selfie sticks from White Hart Lane after a complaint from a fan,

Summary: Palace of Versailles and New York Museum of Modern Art banned sticks . National Gallery has followed suit saying they fall under 'tripods' category . British Museum and National Portrait Gallery considering similar move .


Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon is backing Carlo Ancelotti after the Italian has come under fire in recent weeks because of his side's poor form. The Champions League holders squeezed past Schalke on Tuesday despite losing 4-3 at home and were booed off by the home fans. But Calderon believes Real would be making a mistake if they got rid of Ancelotti. Carlo Ancelotti has come under increasing pressure following some disappointing results from his side . He told TalkSport: 'It would be very premature and I don't think it would be a wise decision.' 'We are finishing the season and things are not too bad. I hope things can turn around. 'We are only one point behind [La Liga leaders] Barcelona and still in the Champions League. We can win both championships.' With La Liga set for an exciting climax, Real know they can't afford to slip up anymore this season with Barcelona looking in formidable form. Ancelotti's men travel to the Nou Camp on March 22 for a title showdown, knowing that if they get beaten then the trophy will be returning to Catalonia. Ramon Calderon believes sacking the Italian would be 'premature' and not a 'wise decision' Klass Jan Huntelaar (centre) smashes home the winner but it wasn't enough to send Schalke through .

Summary: Ramon Calderon doesn't think Real Madrid should sack Carlo Ancelotti . The Italian has come under pressure after some disappointing results . The former Real president believes the decision would be 'premature' READ: Real Madrid boss Ancelotti insists he is not fearing the sack . Click here for all the latest Real Madrid news .


A Greek cup quarter-final between league leaders Olympiacos and second division AEK has been abandoned after a late Olympiakos goal sparked crowd violence. Argentinian attacker Franco Daniel Jara scored the only goal of the game in the 89th minute, bouncing a pass off his chest to give Olympiacos a 2-1 win on aggregate. Crowd trouble at a Greek cup quarter-final tie caused the game to be abandoned after a late goal . The problems intensified after Olympiacos scored the winning goal in the 89th minute . AEK fans light flares during the game in the Greek cup against Olympiakos . Some AEK supporters broke onto the pitch, with one appearing to throw a flare at an Olympiacos player . Olympiacos had drawn with AEK, a second division side, in the first leg with the scores at 1-1 . Franco Daniel Jara scored a late goal for Olympiacos before crowd trouble forced the game off on 89 mins . A few home AEK supporters then invaded the pitch at the Athens Olympic Stadium, and one threw a flare at celebrating Olympiacos players. Wednesday's violence came two weeks after Greek authorities suspended top league games for a week following crowd violence. League games were held again over the weekend, but without spectators.

Summary: Franco Daniel Jara scored to put Olympiacos 2-1 up on aggregate vs AEK . But AEK supporters reacted aggressively and some got on to the pitch . The game was abandoned in the 89th minute because of the violence . Two weeks ago, authorities halted league games for a week due to crowd violence .


Manchester City are stepping up interest in PSV Eindhoven teenage striker Joel Piroe. The 15-year-old has been on City's radar for over a year and has also attracted attention from Ajax, AZ Alkmaar and Vitesse Arnhem. PSV hope to persuade the prolific forward to sign professional forms with them once he turns 16 but that won't be until August and he is still classed as an amateur. Manchester City are stepping up interest in PSV Eindhoven teenage striker Joel Piroe . He has been on City's radar for over a year and Manuel Pellegrini sent scouts to watch him recently . City scouts have watched him regularly in recent months. Piroe is not averse to making moves despite his tender years. He only moved to PSV from Feyenoord last summer, having scored 45 goals in 26 games for them, and was snapped up by Feyenoord previously from NEC Nijmegen.

Summary: Manchester City are tracking 15-year-old striker Joel Piroe . Ajax, AZ Alkmaar and Vitesse Arnhem are also interested . Piroe only moved to PSV from Feyenoord last summer .


Airport parking in the UK is officially the most expensive in the world. Five of the airports servicing London - London City, Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton and Stansted - and also Edinburgh and Manchester airports feature in the top ten most expensive airports for parking across the globe, with London City Airport topping the leaderboard at £315 per week. In many cases that may be more than the total price of the holiday booked. London City Airport's proximity in the heart of London means the site urges travellers to use public transport if possible - it's worth considering when parking can be as much as £315 per week . How the airports around the world ranked where it came to car parking . Even when booked in advance, a week's parking at London City is twice the price of New York's JFK Airport - and nearly three times the cost of parking at Tokyo International Airport, research by Justpark.com has discovered. Parking rip-offs are not only suffered by holidaymakers leaving their cars at the airport while travelling abroad. Those collecting friends and family from airports are also charged extortionate amounts for short-term parking, paying £15 for 1-2 hours at London City and £12 at Heathrow. Following London City int he rankings is London Heathrow, where it costs an average of £167 a week to park. The UK dominance is broken as Sydney enters in third spot - parking there for seven days costs around £138. Parking at Heathrow Airport was found to be the second most expensive in the world at £167 per week . Anthony Eskinazi, founder of JustPark, said: 'We've long known that airport parking is overpriced across the country, but all the same these new revelations are remarkable. 'Finding that seven of the world's ten most expensive airports are here in the UK shows the extent of the problem we are facing.' You could... Enjoy a seven-night all-inclusive stay at the four-star Mogan Princess & Beach Club in Taurito, Gran Canaria departing on June 17. Price - £271 per person, flights and hotel. Spend seven nights, all-inclusive at the four-star Elounda Residence in Greece, flying from Gatwick on May 5. Price - £224 per person, flights and hotel. Stay at the five-star Grand Yazici Mares Hotel in Icmeler, Turkey, all-inclusive, flying out of Stansted on April 15. Price - £197 per person, flights and hotel. Spend seven nights, all-inclusive at the four star Beach Albatross, in Agadir, Morocco, flying from Gatwick on April 21. Price - £314 per person, flights and hotel. He added: 'When people are paying more for their airport parking than their flights, something needs to change. We want to redress this balance and make airport parking more affordable.' The high cost of airport parking in the UK has led holiday-makers to seek alternative, more affordable options. Over 600,000 drivers use the app and website JustPark to find and book parking spaces on local residential driveways, rather than paying airport prices. More than 200 Heathrow homeowners are renting out their driveways for as little as £21.50 per

Summary: Costs an average of £315 per week to park your car at London City Airport . Representatives from the airport advise customers to use public transport . Price to park at London City is more than double that of JFK in the US . Heathrow in second spot in price list at £167 per week, Sydney is third .


It went on for an age and a shambolic England side went home before it got interesting. Wisden Editor Lawrence Booth picks his highlights and lowlights of the Cricket World Cup... BEST BITS . The renaissance of left-arm seamers . The yorkers produced at will by man of the tournament Mitchell Starc played a huge part in Australia’s triumph. New Zealand’s Trent Boult joined him on top of the wicket-taking list with 22. And the most uplifting spell of the competition was Pakistan’s Wahab Riaz in the quarter-final. Australian Michael Starc took 22 wickets to be rated as the man of the tournament at the Cricket World Cup . Kiwis’ one-wicket win over Australia . In a World Cup containing more hundreds than ever before (38), no game was more thrilling than the low-scoring thriller at Eden Park in Auckland. Set 152, New Zealand slipped from 131 for 4 to 146 for 9, before Kane Williamson sealed it with a six amid scenes of delirium. Here was proof that the best games don’t need to be run-fests. Kiwi Kane Williamson hit a late six to seal a memorable one-wicket win over Australia in the group stages . The Associates . The first couple of weeks were lit up by teams who will mainly be shut out of the 2019 World Cup, which the ICC have limited to 10 teams: Ireland beat West Indies and Zimbabwe, Scotland gave New Zealand a scare, and Afghanistan beat Scotland. While other sports look to expand their games, cricket’s administrators remain content to shrink theirs. Baffling. Kevin O'Brien celebrates taking a wicket as Ireland sensationally upset West Indies in Nelson . Sangakkara still going strong . Sri Lanka’s quarter-final defeat by South Africa meant Kumar Sangakkara’s one-day international career ended with a whimper — but not before he had scored an astonishing four successive centuries in the group matches. Even at 37, he remained the classiest act in the World Cup. India veteran batsman Kumar Sangakkara acknowledges one of four successive centuries . The fans . More than a million spectators attended the 49 games, with the New Zealand public getting behind the World Cup in a manner that delighted the ICC. If cricket’s popularity in that country has been guaranteed for the next decade and beyond, the World Cup will have done its job. The Cricket World Cup attracted over a million supporters for 49 games, some left more pleased than others . WORST BITS . England . They were the laughing stock, completing the worst of their six World Cups since reaching the final in 1992 — and there’s been some stiff competition. They never recovered from maulings by Australia and New Zealand, failed to defend over 300 against Sri Lanka, and even lost to Bangladesh. For captain Eoin Morgan, the whole thing was a disaster. New ODI captain Eoin Morgan presided over England's worst performance at a World Cup . Too few close finishes . Four one-sided quarter- finals typified a tournament in which too few of the games went to the wire, or

Summary: Australia defeated New Zealand to be crowned cricket world champions . Mitchell Starc's bowling, Kane Williamson's batting and Kumar Sangakkara's swan sing were among the highlights . England's humiliation and a one-sided final were two of the low points .


Forget girly girls names and macho boys names - unisex is the latest trend when it comes to celebrity babies for 2015. Among the celeb offspring recently welcomed into the world are supermodel Coco Rocha and husband James Conran's little girl Ioni, Hollywood heart throb Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively daugher James and Mad Men actress Jessica Pare's son Blues. Rocha, 26, announced the birth of her baby girl on Twitter on Saturday and shared a snap of her bundle of joy, wearing only a nappy and mittens, with the caption: 'James & I are so proud to welcome into the world our healthy and beautiful baby girl, Ioni James Conran! #ioniconran'. Scroll down for video . Coco Rocha and James Conran have named their baby girl Ioni James - her first name means island . Coco Rocha and husband James Conran's daughter Ioni James is the latest celebrity baby with a unisex name . Last week Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively revealed the name of their daughter who was born in December. James is traditionally a boys name meaning 'supplanted', and is derived from the Hebrew name Jacob. In an interview with the Today Show Reynolds ended months of speculation and finally confirmed his daughter's name. He joked: 'It is Butternut Summersquash. No, it's out there! It's out there. It's James. Everyone knows and I told everyone who would listen that.' Coco Rocha with her daughter Ioni James . Finally! Ryan Reynolds revealed he and wife Blake Lively have called their daughter James . James Reynolds, who has been kept tightly under wraps since her birth in December, could be 'Jamie' for short like the actress Jamie King, who answered to James earlier in her career. And as well as choosing a non-gender specific name sports illustrated model Robyn Lawley says she plans to raise her daughter Ripley, born in February, in a 'gender neutral' environment with unisex toys and clothes. In her first interview since Ripley's arrival Lawley told Brands Exclusive magazine: 'I think we separate the genders too greatly by the toys and hobbies.' Actors Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher have gone down the same unisex route by naming their daughter Wyatt, an Anglo-French surname that means 'brave at war'. The couple came up with the moniker at a Lakers Game. Sixteen girls were named Wyatt in America last year compared to almost 8,500 boys, according to the baby name website nameberry.com . Model Robyn Lawley says she plans to raise her daughter Ripley in a 'gender neutral' environment . Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher, left, chose Wyatt for their baby daughter while Kim Kardashian and daughter North West, right, both have unisex names . But reality TV stars the Kardashians trump the lot with four unisex names between them. There's 'momager' Kris, Kim, who shares her name with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, her daughter North West and model half-sister Kendall. And the Kardashians, like Taylor Swift, Cameron Diaz, Reece Witherspoon and Drew Barrymore, prove that having a traditionally male name doesn't hinder future success. Yet baby name

Summary: Ioni, Ripley and James among the names of latest A-list offspring . Model Robyn Lawley raising daughter in 'gender neutral' environment . 16 girls registered Wyatt in America last year and trend is coming to UK .


The 15-year-old Washington boy charged who was charged with trying to kidnap a toddler was linked to a similar incident nine months ago. The unnamed teenager, who will be tried in juvenile court for the attempted abduction of 22-month old Owen Wright a week ago, was also accused of trying to lure a child last June. He does not have a criminal history, and has pleaded not guilty to second degree kidnapping after being caught on video attempting to run off with a child in broad daylight while wearing a fake mustache and glasses. Scroll down for video . Similar incident: The suspect who was caught on video (pictured) allegedly snatched a 22-month-old from a park was accused of trying to lure a 11-year-old last year . Lincoln County Prosecutor Jeff Barkdull said that prosecutors were forwarded a report accusing the boy of luring an 11-year-old last year. Attorneys decided not to file charges in that case because 'It did not meet the elements of luring,' according to Mr Barkdull. The child's mother questioned him and the suspect let go, the report said. Mr Barkdull said he stood by the decision not to pursue the previous incident in Sprague, a farm town of around 500 people located about 40 miles west of Spokane along Interstate 90. Prior to the boy's arrest, the man captured on video was identified as a 30-year-old man. However, two brave teens who helped thwart the kidnapping by running after the abductor later recognized the suspect as their disguised school classmate. Misidentified: Witnesses originally said the kidnapper was around 30-years-old, 6-foot-2 and had a mustache . 'I do know the person': Andrew Crain, 15, along with his 16-year-old friend Isaac Yow gave chase after an unidentified minor allegedly snatched a 22-month-old toddler from a city park . Andrew Crain, 15, along with his 16-year-old friend Isaac Yow, gave chase after they saw an unidentified minor allegedly take a toddler from a city park. They helped get the child home safely. 'I'm feeling happy, I'm feeling angry at the same time. I do know the person,' Crain told KXLY. Residents of the tiny town of Sprague expressed relief Thursday that an arrest has been made in the attempted kidnapping — an incident that drew wide attention because of the video. 'They're so relieved,' said Dorothy Giddings, an antique store owner in Sprague who was involved in the rescue of the toddler on Sunday. 'The only sad part is it is a young boy who lives here in town.' Dramatic surveillance video footage showed the suspect running down a sidewalk with the toddler in his arms last Sunday. The child's two siblings screamed and chased him before Crain and Yow joined the chase. The abductor fled after putting down the toddler. who was not hurt. Loner? Crain's friend Isaac Yow, 16, helped stop the kidnapping. Residents of the small Washington town say the suspect lived in Sprague but didn't associate much with other teens . 'They have a motherly instinct,' Michael Wright told The Spokesman-Review about his two older children.

Summary: Unidentified minor was accused of trying to kidnap 11-year-old in June . Video shows disguised man trying to abduct 22-month-old in Washington . Teens Andrew Crain, 15, and his friend Isaac Yow, 16, helped save the toddler as their fellow teen ran off with him and his siblings screamed . Crain didn't realize the suspected culprit was his classmate in a disguise . Alleged kidnapper in tiny town of Sprague has been denied bail .


The Justice Department has indicted a former Ole Miss student on civil rights charges after he allegedly hung a noose on a statue of his university's first black student. Graeme Phillip Harris, 20, of Alpharetta, Georgia, has been indicted on one count of conspiracy to violate civil rights and one count of using a threat of force to intimidate African-American students. The indictment is connected to a February 2014 incident in which a noose and a former Georgia flag, prominently featuring the Confederate battle emblem, were placed on a statue of James Meredith. Scroll down for video . Graeme Phillip Harris, 20, of Alpharetta, Georgia, was indicted on civil rights charges after allegedly putting a noose and Confederate symbols on a state of the first black student to go to Ole Miss . The student faces up to 11 years in prison for conspiracy to violate civil rights and using a threat of force to intimidate African-American students. He has reportedly transferred to a new school in Georgia . Harris, who is white, was an Ole Miss student when the noose was left on the statue. It wasn't immediately clear whether Harris had an attorney to contact for comment on his behalf. University spokesman Danny Blanton said Friday that Harris is no longer enrolled and that university officials turned the case over to federal prosecutors and deferred to their judgment.. Harris has transferred to University of North Georgia – Oconee Campus, according to the Daily Mississippian. He is free on bond, though his movement is restricted to areas of Georgia and Mississippi. James Meredith, who integrated the University of Mississippi under federal protection a half-century ago, says it's a shame that state authorities deferred to the federal government to bring charges. Mr Meredith, who is 81 and lives in Jackson, said state authorities should have pursed charges. 'What it is saying is that the only possible justice for a black in the state of Mississippi is the federal government and if there's anything that we don't need it's that being our only means of expecting justice,' Mr Meredith said in a phone interview Friday. 'I think Mississippi is better than that. If it's not better than that, it should be made better than that.' The Lafayette County district attorney said in 2014 that state charges wouldn't be filed because no state laws were broken. Mississippi's hate crime law requires an underlying crime for additional charges. Because the statute wasn't marred or broken, prosecutors said typical vandalism charges didn't apply. James Meredith (statue of him in center during anti-racism demonstration) said that state authorities should have filed charges rather than only the Justice Department . Mr Meredith (center) was the first black student to attend Ole Miss in 1962 but has said that the statue of him erected in 2006 should be taken down . The punishment for conspiracy to violate civil rights ranges to up to ten years in prison. Threat of force to intimidate is punishable by up to one year in prison. In 1962, anti-integration protests erupted into violence and

Summary: Former student Graeme Phillip Harris indicted on civil rights charge . Noose and former Georgia flag with Confederate symbol hung on statue . Harris, who has transferred, faces 11 years in prison for incident . James Meredith, first black student at Ole Miss, wants statue destroyed .


Downton Abbey is one of Britain's most successful television dramas. And it seems the show has even influenced affluent households thousands of miles away in China. Young Chinese people are paying £140 per day to train as butlers as an increasing number of wealthy families hire help, the People's Daily Online reported. Students at the International Butler Academy, in Chengdu, are drilled daily on ironing perfect creases into tablecloths, polishing silverware and identifying the correct cutlery to accompany an eight-course banquet. Students at the International Butler Academy in Chengdu, China, pay £140 per day to train as butlers as an increasing number of wealthy Chinese families hire help . Tasks also include balancing a platter and placing food on a plate using just a fork and spoon. Thomas Kaufmann, head instructor at the school, said: 'Downton Abbey is so famous here in China, that is the standard we are measured at. 'In the last few years the demand for butlers has become bigger and bigger. So it is logical for us to have teachers here.' Mr Hu is one of dozens of students who have enrolled in the school's six-week course, which costs 40,000 yuan (£4,300). He previously worked for U.S. casino magnate Steve Wynn, where tasks included wiping fingerprints from his phone and picking out particular chocolates from assortment packs. He said: 'In the whole world there are more and more rich people. And especially in China, they want someone to take care of the smaller things. They are drilled daily on ironing perfect creases into tablecloths, polishing silverware and identifying the correct cutlery to accompany an eight-course banquet . Students must also be able to put food on a plate just using a fork and spoon. Above, a pupil uses plastic balls to train . The boom in butlers matches a growing interest in British television drama Downton Abbey. Above, head butler Carson and Mrs Hughes in the hit show . 'Butlers don't only serve wealthy families, but also multinational bosses. These people are successful. To make these kind of people feel relaxed and happy, I get a sense of achievement.' Each morning classes start with a round of dusting, cleaning and polishing. Students are also expected to be able to correctly position a water jug. A butter-knife laid a centimetre out of place can lead to failure. Using rulers to make sure the distances are correct is not unknown. Another student Chrissy Yan described the training - especially laying a table - as 'hard'. But she said: 'I want to lead a team of Chinese butlers which will be known worldwide. I want to be asked to travel the world.' The Academy, a beautiful house, opened in response to the increasing demand for domestic servants . Men and women are allowed to train as butlers and complete the same tasks before they finish. Above, two students pour tea . Cutlery, plates and jugs have to be perfectly in line and students fail if they are a centimetre out of place . A butler can typically expect to earn 20,000

Summary: International Butler Academy charges 40,000 yuan (£4,300) for six weeks . Tasks include polishing and placing a water jug correctly on a table . China is home to more than a million people with assets above £1million .


UEFA president Michel Platini has defended a ban on third party ownership (TPO) of footballers - labelling the practice 'shameful' and a form of 'slavery'. Super agent Jorge Mendes, who includes Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho among his clients, has claimed the ban is illegal and will kill competition in Europe. The Spanish and Portuguese leagues have also opposed the ban. TPO is a practice which takes place in several countries, particularly in South America, where companies own the economic rights of players and benefit from their transfer fees. It has been banned in the Premier League since 2008. UEFA president Michel Platini has defended a ban on third party ownership (TPO) of footballers . Platini, who pushed FIFA to impose the ban - said the ban would stop huge sums of money disappearing from football. Speaking on a UEFA video forum in response to a question from Paris St Germain manager Laurent Blanc, Platini said: 'I have put a lot of pressure on FIFA to stop third party ownership. 'Today, it's shameful to see some players with one of their arms belonging to one person, a leg belonging to a funds pension located who knows where, and a third person owning his foot. 'It is shameful; we're dealing with a type of slavery that belongs to the past. 'Everyone earns money on such transfers, and while we are trying to find money to invest in football, that money goes in the pockets of I don't know who, and I don't know where. 'It's about time that the world of football wakes up, and that the money coming into football remains in football, and doesn't disappear.' Kia Joorabchian, head of Media Sports Investments, part-owned a number of high-profile players . Platini also said in the forum that the biggest misconception about him was that he alone took major decisions about football. He added: 'I think that the people in Europe, or in the world, they think that I take my decisions alone. But you have to understand one thing, I am very democratic and very transparent, and I never take a decision alone without the support of the executive committee or with the Congress of the UEFA. 'I listen to everybody very carefully and I take my decision, when it is necessary to take a decision, always for the good of the game and for the good of football. Don't think that I am very despotic.' Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano, pictured here in 2006, were some of Joorabchian's TPO players .

Summary: Michael Platini has defended a ban on third party ownership of footballers . TPO sees companies part-own the economic rights of players . It is a practice that has been banned in the Premier League since 2008 . Platini was speaking at a UEFA video forum .


A Lingerie Bowl player and personal assistant was forced to go topless in front of her boss's friends and babysit his prostitutes when he passed out, she claims in a lawsuit. Lotti Bluemner, 31, accuses investor Erik Gordon, 41, of coercing her into exposing her bare breasts in front of crowds so he could snort cocaine off them to impress women. His requests did not stop even after she got pregnant, according to court documents seen by the New York Post. Suing Gordon, head of Ergo Media Capital LLC, for unfair dismissal, Bluemner is demanding $13 million in damages. Battle: Lotti Bluemner (right) claims she felt compelled to expose her breasts for Erik Gordon (left) and his A-list friends at drug-fueled parties in order to keep her $90,000-a-year job as his personal assistant in LA . Past career: Bluemner was a kicker for LA Temptation in the 2006 Lingerie Bowl tournament, coming second . Bluemner, from Brookfield, Wisconsin, featured in Lingerie Bowl, which involved women playing full-contact football in their underwear, pads and helmets. A kicker for LA Temptation in the 2006 tournament, she helped secure victory against Dallas Desire in the semi-finals but ultimately lost to New York Euphoria. Her $90,000-a-year job was meant to be an administrative role at Gordon's home in LA, organizing his diary, the Post reported. However, in court documents seen by DailyMail.com, she claims she was used to 'essentially babysit' as Gordon went 'partying, drinking, and consuming various illegal drugs each night... as well as regularly engaging strippers and prostitutes.' Gordon rejects Bluemner's claims and says that she stole $1,200 from his credit card at the Apple store . 'Used': Bluemner's lawsuit claims she was used to help Gordon pick up women . She adds that 'Gordon's modus operandi, consisted of trading upon his father's (one of the founders of Angelo & Gordon) wealth, fame, connections, and political capital by taking meetings during the day with his and his father's wealthy and politically connected friends, celebrities, and politicians' before partying. And she was ordered, she says, to take his new girlfriend on multi-thousand dollar shopping sprees. In papers seen by DailyMail.com, Gordon rejects the accusations and claims Bluemner used his credit card to spend $1,229.51 on personal items from the Apple store. Bluemner denies theft. Now based in Florida, with business in New York, Gordon has filed his counter claim in Manhattan, while Bluemner's case will be heard in California's Federal Court. Gordon told the Post: 'Everyone who knows me and knows Ms. Bluemner has found humor in her bizarre allegations . . . I have countless friends who are women who have faced horrific instances of hostile work environments and quid-pro-quo sexual harassment. Ms. Bluemner's complaint . . . does each of them an injustice.'

Summary: Lotti Bluemner, 31, claims investor Erik Gordon, 41, of using her to pick up women . She says he snorted cocaine off her exposed breasts in front of groups . And 'he made her babysit him and his prostitutes when he was too drunk' Gordon rejects accusations, claims Bluemner stole $1,200 from him .


The mother of a toddler has come forward after her daughter was found wandering the streets in her pyjamas alone in the early hours of Friday morning. Police have thanked the community for their support after issuing an appeal regarding the girl aged about three-years-old, who says her name is 'Ruby'. They were called to the intersection of Etna Street and Mann Street in North Gosford, north of Sydney, at about 4.40am. Her mother is currently being interviewed by police and representatives from other government departments, police say. Gosford police told Daily Mail Australia a photo for girl will be released later today if her parents or guardians do not come forward. However the mother has since contacted police . Police were called to the intersection of Etna Street and Mann Street in North Gosford, north of Sydney, at about 4.40am and are appealing for her parents or guardians to come forward . Police say they found the young girl after members of the public saw her walking by herself in the area this morning. At the time, Gosford police told Daily Mail Australia a photo for girl would be released later today if her parents or guardians do not come forward. However the mother contacted police hours later. Superintendent Danny Sullivan, the Commander of the Brisbane Water local area command, said the community took an active role in this appeal. 'We were able to reach more than 160,000 people via social media alone,' Superintendent Sullivan said. 'On behalf of all of the officers here in Brisbane Water, I would like to extend our thanks to the public for their outstanding support in helping us find this young girl’s mother.' Ruby, who has been described to have a fair complexion with reddish-blonde hair, was found wearing short pink and white pyjamas.

Summary: Police found a young girl, aged around three, on Friday morning at 4.40am . She says he name is 'Ruby' and was by herself in North Gosford . The girl was found at the intersection of Etna Street and Mann Street . Her mother has come forward and is being interviewed by police .


There is a digital clock in the foyer of the old RFU offices on Rugby Road that is counting down to the beginning of the World Cup. As England walked out to play Scotland yesterday evening, it said there were 180 days to go. Everything England do in this Six Nations is being seen through the prism of their prospects in the tournament which will start here at Twickenham on September 18 with their opener against Fiji. When Stuart Lancaster’s side failed their biggest test of this competition, slumping to a shattering 19-9 loss to Ireland at the Aviva Stadium a fortnight ago, many observers said the rest of the Six Nations was redundant for them. Exeter wing Jack Nowell crosses over to score England's third try and send them top of the Six Nations table . Ben Youngs hands off a tackle as England recovered from a half-time deficit to win at Twickenham . VIDEO O2 Inside Line: England v Scotland match review . They said that the match against Ireland was the only game that could tell us whether England were making significant progress in the build-up to the World Cup and nothing that happened in their last two games against France or Scotland mattered. They were damned for the manner of their defeat, of course. Unflattering comparisons were drawn with where this side stands six months before the World Cup to the level Clive Woodward’s side had reached at the same stage prior to the 2003 tournament. ‘Based on their performances in the Six Nations, England are running the risk of being labelled the most foolish team in the competition,’ England World Cup winner Will Greenwood wrote. ‘England need to play with tempo, yes, but they need to do it with their rugby brains fully engaged and that is not what they have been doing at key moments.’ England won the game but they haven't shown enough to convince yet during the Six Nations . Mike Brown was one of the better performers but England spurned too many opportunities at Twickenham . Despite the predictions, though, Saturday's battle for the Calcutta Cup told us plenty about England’s prospects in the autumn. It wasn’t all good by any means. In fact, the evidence of an exhilarating first half suggested again that England are still short of the standard they have to achieve to be realistic contenders for the World Cup. It felt like a wasted opportunity. Despite concerns that the match had not sold out, the atmosphere at Twickenham had been bolstered by the scenes playing on the screens inside and outside the stadium from Cardiff where Wales’ victory over Ireland put England back in with a chance of winning the Six Nations. When England tore Scotland apart in the opening minutes, it felt as if this could yet be the game that ignited their confidence and laid the foundation for future success. That feeling did not last for long. George Ford got England off to a perfect start in the second-half but the first half will have worried them

Summary: England beat Scotland 25-13 at Twickenham but missed several chances . The biggest test for Stuart Lancaster's side came in defeat by Ireland . But even after setback, England had chance to lay down a marker . Even if England win Six Nations, they will not take momentum into autumn . Top teams will still feel England are beatable, even at Twickenham .


A quarter of us suffer from 'Sunday night insomnia' – and it's all down to our fears of starting a new working week. Even commuting causes fretful nights, with 10 per cent of Britons too worried about their journey to work on Mondays to enjoy a proper night's rest, a study has found. On average, Britons manage just six and a half hours' sleep a night, which is far less than the recommended eight hours. More than half only get four hours sleep or less. A quarter of Britons suffer from 'Sunday night insomnia' as we are too scared to start a new working week . The study, carried out by the Tune Hotels Group, reveals a nation suffering from a sleep deficit due to the anxieties about the start of a new working week. Jason Ellis, Professor of Sleep Science at Northumbria University, said: 'As a general rule, the average person needs around eight hours sleep a night to feel the full restorative benefits. 'This is particularly true of people who have very physically or mentally challenging jobs. '"Sunday-somnia" is something I see a lot and it's important that people deal with the issues surrounding their sleep deprivation so that it doesn't have a knock on effect on sleep later in the week.' Commuting to work causes 10 per cent to have a restless sleep on Sunday night ahead of work the next day .

Summary: Commuting causes 10 per cent of Britons a restless sleep on Sunday night . Most manage just six and a half hours a night - less than is recommended . Sleep science professor, Jason Ellis, admits seeing 'Sunday-somnia' a lot .


Michael Owen is currently out in Taiwan as part of his Spey Whiskey promotional tour and arrived at the press conference in true showmanship style as he self-promotes the brand. The former Liverpool striker was the butt of many jokes after his advert for the whiskey was released and his apperance in Taipei certainly caught the eye. Owen turned up to the press meeting in a horse and carriage before posing for photos and showing off the ball skills which earned him a big-money move to Real Madrid. Michael Owen took to Twitter to post this photo of the former England striker bizarrely posing on the floor . Michael Owen arrived at the press conference in a horse and carriage while wearing an impressive top hat . The ex-England international is a popular figure in Asia and as the global ambassador for Spey, he's been a real driving force behind their attempts to boost sales in that part of the world. The striker, whose been criticised in the past for being 'boring,' then decided to try and show his comical side by posting a rather bizarre photo. Lying on the deck next to a sign for the 'MO Bar,' Owen took up what some might call 'The Austin Powers' pose before captioning the image, 'Just arrived at my bar!!!' Owen showed why Real Madrid paid big money for him as he showed off his football skills . The former Newcastle striker is the global brand ambassador for Spey Whiskey after signing a deal .

Summary: Michael Owen is in Taiwan to promote Spey Whiskey as the ambassador . The former Liverpool striker arrived at the press conference in style . Owen then posted a photo on Twitter of the striker posing on the floor .


These are testing times for Scotland. The embarrassment of the wooden spoon and a possible Six Nations whitewash await on Saturday. Yet, still, some have faith. After four straight Six Nations defeats, it may seem that he is a little detached from the reality of the situation but Jim Hamilton, that most rugged of lock forwards, maintains this is a team on the verge of something special. The 32-year-old, who has won 60 caps during his nine-year international career, is not one to take a backwards on the field of play. And he insists that, despite results, Vern Cotter's men are heading in the right direction. Scotland lock Jim Hamilton has won 60 caps for his country spanning a nine-year international career . Ireland will attempt to rack up both the win and tries needed at BT Murrayfield on Saturday afternoon to apply a significant dose of pressure to Championship rivals England before they take on France in the evening kick-off. An onslaught awaits. But the man who Cotter calls his 'great, old warrior' was in no mood to take on the roll of cannon-fodder. And Hamilton, who has already experienced the pain of the wooden spoon in 2007 and 2012, said: 'I understand the results are the most important thing, but we definitely have some players who can do something really special in the near future. 'Having had the experiences I have had playing for Scotland and not having everything going our way and having to brush ourselves off in adversity, something good will come of the time we are going through just now I am sure. 'This squad is in a very good place, more so than in most Six Nations I have been involved in despite the results. On paper, it doesn't look like we've done too well as we haven't won a game, but I think it is fair to say that we are definitely on the up. Hamilton insists Scotland are heading in the right direction under Scotland coach Vern Cotter (above) 'We have some fantastic players coming through. Jonny Gray was just 21 on Saturday. Then you have Adam Ashe, Stuart Hogg, Finn Russell, Fraser Brown. We are building an unbelievably good squad of players and we are playing some great stuff. 'The biggest frustration is that in the past we have been the could-have, should-have, would-have side. The nearly team. But that will change under Vern Cotter with this group of players, no question. 'I genuinely, genuinely believe in what I am doing and what he is doing otherwise I would not be working as hard as I am to be here and trying to get into the Scotland team. 'Are we better than the wooden spoon this year? Yeah, we probably are. 'If we beat Ireland at the weekend, am I going to be happy with how we did in the Championship? No. I want to win games. I'm here to win Championships. I am here to be part of a Scotland successful team that will come good soon. 'Whether that is with me

Summary: Scotland have lost their four Six Nations game in the tournament so far . Vern Cotter's side face Ireland in the final championship game on Saturday . Jim Hamilton has won 60 caps during a nine-year career for the Scots .


Catherine Emberton, 28, sold endangered tiger teeth and claws from the British Raj days . A jeweller who sold endangered tiger teeth and claws from the British Raj days on eBay has been spared jail. Catherine Emberton, 28, advertised hundreds of pieces from her home in Sheffield including cufflinks and a pendant from the 1880s, which were described as 'Victorian hunting trophies'. She pleaded guilty to three offences under the Control of Trade in Endangered Species (Enforcement) Regulations at Sheffield Crown Court. The silversmith, who traded on eBay under the name 'Gypsy Silver', was handed a 12-month community order and ordered her to carry out 120 hours of unpaid community work. Police and officers from the Wildlife Crime Unit raided her home last June and recovered tiger teeth, claws and jewellery making materials. She advertised 129 items containing derivatives of tiger from November 2012 to June 2014 and during that time her business had a turnover of £17,360, the court heard. Emberton claimed the jewellery pre-dated 1947 regulations banning the sale of tiger derivatives as the items were classed as 'antique' because they were more than 50 years old. But scientific officers who examined photos of the jewellery said the items had not been significantly altered from their natural state and so were not exempt of the regulations. They said it was also impossible to tell purely by looking at the teeth or claws whether they were tiger or another creature and that could only be done by radio carbon dating. Prosecutor Richard Thyne said: 'She did not make reasonable inquiries as to the provenance of the items she was selling or make inquiries as to the law on the trade of endangered species.' Emberton accepted she had not made detailed inquiries to verify the origin of the pieces and 90 per cent were already in settings when she bought them, the vast majority from antique markets. She believed the items she sold were exempted from the regulations. Peter Pimm, for the defence highlighted the fact that she had only made a 'modest profit' out of her business. 'The last thing she wants to do is to make a profit from endangered species that is not her motive,' said Mr Pimm. She advertised hundreds of pieces of jewellery from her home in Sheffield dating back to the days of the British Raj in India . She sold cufflinks and a pendant from the 1880s, which were described as 'Victorian hunting trophies' 'The idea of trading in endangered species is complete anathema to her. You have got to rely on your wits, knowledge and experience and that's what she did. What she didn't do was read the guidance.' Judge Robert Moore ordered the forfeiture and destruction of all the jewellery seized. He said: 'You are fundamentally a good person. This is not a case of fraudulent or dishonest selling of items derived from endangered species if it had been the sentence would have been immediate custody and substantial.' 'Anybody selling jewellery based on endangered species needs to check the precise law.' Speaking after

Summary: Catherine Emberton, 28, sold endangered tiger teeth and claws on eBay . She advertised hundreds of pieces of jewellery under name 'Gypsy Silver' Business had turnover of £17,360 between November 2012 and June 2014 . She pleaded guilty and was ordered to do 120 hours of community service .


It's midnight, and I’m sitting by a fire swathed in Native American blankets - bourbon on ice clinking in one hand, the other incinerating plump saccharine marshmallows in the gentle flames. Native Americans in full traditional dress – one of them calls himself ‘Little Bear’ – are serenading our group with haunting songs. This is no inauthentic act cranked out for tourists, but a moving, thought-provoking reminder of an almost-lost American heritage. The Native Americans are not the only emblems of local culture to have been threatened. I am at Mustang Monument Wild Horse Eco-Resort, the creation and domain of the glamorous Madeleine Pickens, whose life’s work has been to preserve the last great American mustangs from oblivion. Standing proud: Mustang Monument is home to an impressive number of wild horses . She opened this resort last year, a 900-square-mile reserve and not-for-profit luxury eco-resort in northeastern Nevada. Former wife to oil billionaire T. Boone Pickens, and an ex-racehorse breeder,, Madeleine rescued 600 wild horses in 2008 after hearing that the government was planning to euthanise or sell more than 30,000 for slaughter. The animals encroach on federal land and so are rounded up at extortionate cost to the taxpayer. It was a prequel to setting up a foundation to save America’s Mustangs, whose conservation is battled over between those who consider the animal an agricultural pest, and those who believe it is a symbol of pioneer freedom. ‘The story of these wild horses unites people. We’ve created a playground that brings to life everything we imagined as children. But behind the fantasy, each guest is preserving a symbol of American heritage, and a symbol of freedom,’ as Madeleine puts it. This place is a reminder of days when games of 'Cowboys and Indians' were made possible by a bed-sheet tipi and faces streaked with lipstick. Home free: Some see wild mustangs as pests - but they are protected at this Nevada retreat . Madeleine’s version of playtime is a surreal blend of high fashion and authentic ranch life. Arriving at Mustang Monument – two hours drive from Salt Lake City and submerged within three mountain ranges – feels as though you are checking into the touristic lovechild of Anna Wintour and Butch Cassidy. Candy-coloured hand-painted tipis, pioneer wagons and a cinnamon-coffee blend of migrating horses punctuate the brush. Waking up on my first morning, a peachy glow floods through the painted canvas, a gentle way to greet the day and an unbelievable reminder that I slept in a tipi last night. (Although, with its hardwood floors, leather armchairs, and luxuriant Egyptian cotton and hand-made quilts, the transition to camping is hardly challenging, and, if canvas doesn’t appeal, guests can also stay in a sumptuous pioneer cottage.) We meet the famous Mustangs at feeding time when hordes of wild horses bashfully approach our wagon, their velvety noses pushing through the hay bundles. Listening to their satisfied snuffles and admiring their heavily lashed eyes, it’s hard to imagine how these placid beasts can be considered a nuisance. Life under canvas: Guests at Mustang

Summary: Mustang Monument sits in north-east of the rugged state of Nevada . It is home to a large population of America's native wild horses, mustangs . Guests can stay in luxury tipis, and head out on horseback adventures .


Dwyane Wade scored 21 of his 32 points in the first half and Goran Dragic added 20 as the Miami Heat handed LeBron James another loss on his former home floor with a 106-92 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. Hassan Whiteside had 16 points and 11 rebounds and Mario Chalmers finished with 16 points off the bench for the Heat, who won both of James' regular-season trips to Miami this season - his first two games back since leaving the team and returning to Cleveland last summer. James scored 16 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter for Cleveland, which had its four-game winning streak snapped. Kyrie Irving added 21. Lebron James (left) suffered defeat again on return to Miami as the Cleveland Cavaliers lost 106-92 . Dwyane Wade hit 32 points and Goran Dragic (right) 20 as the Miami Heat beat Cleveland at home . Wade embraces his former Miami team-mate James after the game . Chandler Parsons scored 31 points for Dallas and Dirk Nowitzki added 22 with some big 3-pointers as the Mavericks rallied from 15 down in the third quarter to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-115. Russell Westbrook just missed his seventh triple-double in 10 games, finishing with 24 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds. But he picked up his fifth and sixth fouls 0.6 seconds apart trying to bring the Thunder back in the final minute. The Mavericks moved into fifth place in the Western Conference. In Oakland, California, Klay Thompson scored 26 points, and Stephen Curry had 19 points and nine assists as the Golden State Warriors secured a playoff spot before beating the depleted Los Angeles Lakers 108-105. VIDEO Wade and Miami get the better of LeBron . Klay Thompson (centre) scored 26 points as the Golden State Warriors beat LA Lakers 108-105 . The Warriors sealed their postseason berth during a timeout late in the second quarter when they learned Oklahoma City lost 119-115 at Dallas. The videoboards above halfcourt displayed 'CLINCHED', and fans inside the sold-out arena gave the home team a standing ovation. Atlanta's Jeff Teague scored 23 points, and Paul Millsap added 19 points and 10 rebounds to help the Hawks set a club record with its 23rd road win of the season, 110-103 over the Sacramento Kings. DeMarre Carroll added 16 points and Shelvin Mack had 14 for the Eastern Conference-leading Hawks, who have won 10 of 12 games overall and 14 straight against Sacramento. DeMarcus Cousins scored 20 points and Jason Thompson added 18 for the Kings, who have lost seven of eight and continue to struggle following their second coaching change of the season. DeMarcus Cousins scored 20 points and Jason Thompson (right) added 18 as the Kings lost to Atlanta Hawks . The Toronto Raptors downed the Indiana Pacers 117-98 after Kyle Lowry had 20 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, and Lou Williams scored 24 points. The Raptors (40-27) set a club record by earning their 40th win in just 67 games. They had never achieved that feat in fewer than 70.

Summary: Miami Heat ended Cleveland Cavaliers winning run with 106-92 victory . Dallas came from 15 down to beat Oklahoma City Thunder 119-115 . Golden State Warriors, Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics also won .


The father of a two-year-old boy crushed to death when a 30-metre gum tree fell on his home says he felt helpless as he tried for hours to get to the bedroom where his son was trapped. Toddler Eli Marnock was killed during wild storms in Melbourne on Saturday night in a tragic accident that saw his five-year-old sister pinned under a wall and his grandfather trapped for hours as his parents tried desperately to get them out safely. Eli's father, Stefan Marnock, 41, described his anguish as he tried in vain to get to the boy after the tree destroyed the home at The Patch, in the Dandenong Ranges east of Melbourne, just after 9pm. Scroll down for video . Toddler Eli Marnock, two, was killed when a 30-metre gum tree fell on his home during wild storms on Saturday . Eli's father Stefan Marnock says he felt helpless as he tried for hours to get to the room where Eli was trapped . Eli' five-year-old sister Nicola pinned under a wall for more than an hour after the tree fell on the living room . 'I was trying to get to him - that was my only concern,' Mr Marnock told Daily Mail Australia. 'He had two storeys worth of debris and a tree on top of him. 'There was no hope, I just couldn't get to him. It was a complete feeling of absolutely helplessness.' The extent of the damage meant Mr Marnock and rescue workers couldn't access Eli's bedroom until after midnight. 'I stayed there until I got him out,' he said. 'I had the firies (fire service officers) with me, we ended up going through the wall in our bedroom cupboard.' And the tragedy could have been even worse. Mr Marnock said it was a nap in the car that saved the life of Eli's five-year-old sister Nicola – who wasn't tired and was on the couch watching TV instead of sleeping in the bedroom she shared with her little brother. The tree destroyed the home at The Patch, in the Dandenong Ranges east of Melbourne, just after 9pm . Mr Marnock said he was devastated by the loss of his 'cheeky' little boy who was his 'little dude' Earlier that day the family visited Mr Marnock's father's grave as it was the fifth anniversary of his death. When the family was back at home that evening, Nicola was on the couch watching TV and Mr Marnock and Eli's mother Suzie Surridge, 37, had walked to the front of the house to investigate the storm. 'We had actually stood up to go and look out the front door because we heard the gust of wind,' Ms Surridge said. 'We opened the front door but had to close it immediately because of the wind. 'Nicola had stayed sitting in the armchair then all of a sudden the tree from above us just came down on top.' Ms Surridge said she and Mr Marnock were in an archway which protected them from the debris, but Nicola was trapped under

Summary: Eli Marnock, two, was killed during wild storms in Melbourne on Saturday . A 30-metre gum tree fell on his home and crushed him in his cot . Stefan Marnock, 41, described his anguished attempts to reach his son . 'He was my little dude, the definition of a little boy,' Mr Marnock said .


A grandfather 'used like a football' by hooligans was today in a coma and fighting for life after a matchday pub brawl that police broke up using CS gas. Cambridge United supporter Simon Dobbin, 42, was found on the ground with serious head injuries following the fight involving about 15 people after his side’s match at Southend United in Essex. Football fans have already raised more than £5,000 towards transport and accommodation costs for Mr Dobbin’s family, who are travelling from Mildenhall, Suffolk, to visit him in Southend Hospital. Scroll down for video . Brain damage: Father-of-three Simon Dobbin (left), who is married to Nicole (right), 43, also suffered damaged hips, broken ribs and a broken nose in the attack - and he is now on a life-support machine . Before the trouble: Mr Dobbin (centre) with fellow Cambridge United fans at Roots Hall for the match against Southend United on Saturday. It was attended by 7,224 fans, including 791 supporters from Cambridge . His father-in-law Jim Faley told the Bury Free Press: ‘If Simon doesn’t come around soon, he may never wake up. We are all hoping - but in the back of our minds we are not 100 per cent sure.’ ‘Even if he comes out in a wheelchair, at least he will still be with us. There were 12 to 15 guys who came out of the pub, they were singing and dancing, and then they just jumped them. ‘The doctors aren’t holding out much hope. They [the attackers] just used him like a football. According to some people, if it wasn’t for his friend laying on top of him they would have killed him.’ Father-of-three Mr Dobbin, who is married to Nicole, 43, suffered brain damage, damaged hips, broken ribs and a broken nose in the attack - and he is now on a life-support machine. Terry Waye, manager of the Half Moon pub in Mildenhall, where Mr Dobbin is a regular, told the Cambridge News: ‘The last we have heard is that he may come off the ventilator on Wednesday. 'But he will still be in a coma and he may not pull through. If he does he may never walk again and has suffered brain damage. He is the most gentle man I know and very kind.' Scene: Mr Dobbin was found on the ground with serious head injuries following the fight involving about 15 people outside The Railway Tavern pub - next to Prittlewell train station, and a short walk from Roots Hall . Brawl: Police were called to the scene at about 7.20pm on Saturday, before arresting a 33-year-old man from Southend and a 23-year-old man from Westcliff on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm . Mr Dobbin's son Liam said on Facebook: ‘I can't explain how much we appreciate all the support. ‘My dad is a well-loved bloke who cares so much for everyone and it's nice to see when times get tough like this everyone pulls together and supports him. Thank you.’ The skirmish followed a League Two match between Southend and

Summary: Simon Dobbin, 42, found on ground with serious head injuries after fight . It involved about 15 people following Southend v Cambridge on Saturday . Fans raise £5,000 in transport and accommodation costs for his family . Father-of-three suffered brain damage, damaged hips and broken ribs . Mr Dobbin is now on a life-support machine and 'may never walk again'


When Liverpool slumped to a 3-1 defeat at Crystal Palace in November, the obituaries were penned mourning the loss of the team who had thrilled so much in their pursuit of last season’s title. Here they were; losers in their last four matches, sandwiched between West Brom and Stoke in the bottom half of the table and just four points from the drop zone. Indeed, Sportsmail noted: ‘As a gauge for Brendan Rodgers to measure Liverpool's regression it might be quite accurate. No better at the back than they were six months ago, much worse up front and utterly devoid of belief’. Brendan Rodgers (right, jokes with Emre Can) at Liverpool training at Melwood last week . Rodgers was in good spirits as he also shared a joke with defender Kolo Toure . Steven Gerrard trains with team-mates Joe Allen (left) and Glen Johnson (centre) Liverpool have not lost in their last 12 games - a run that has seen them rise from 10th in the table to fifth. Should they beat Swansea on Monday then they will be just two points off fourth place. D - 2-2 Arsenal (H) W - 1-0 Burnley (A) W - 4-1 Swansea (H) D - 2-2 Leicester (H) W - 1-0 Sunderland (A) W - 2-0 Aston Villa (A) W - 2-0 West Ham (H) D - 0-0 Everton (A) W - 3-2 Tottenham (H) W - 2-0 Southampton (A) W - 2-1 Man City (H) W - 2-0 Burnley (H) It was, of course, a reference to Liverpool’s surrender of a three-goal lead at Selhurst Park during the final weeks of the previous campaign. Six months on and, minus Luis Suarez, the assumption was that Rodgers and his team had been found out. Then came a 1-0 win at home to Stoke – achieved thanks to a Glen Johnson strike five minutes from time – and so started a run of 11 victories in 16 games. Another at Swansea on Monday evening would see them move back to within two points of Manchester United in fourth. Given their lowly residence in November, Rodgers arguably deserves more credit this time around than he did for last season’s unlikely title tilt. The return to fitness of Daniel Sturridge was always going to aid his cause and that has been evidenced by three goals and six league games without defeat with the striker back on the pitch. The unbeaten run, in fact, extends to 12 matches and is just two shy of last season’s best sequence set by Chelsea. Daniel Sturridge and Alberto Moreno (right) celebrate after scoring against Crystal Palace in February . Sturridge, injured on England duty before the start of season, has had a stop-start season in 2014 . But the revival was in place before Sturridge vacated the treatment room. A change of formation in December, 3-4-2-1 put in place, has, almost to a man, brought about an impressive improvement. There is no finer example than Jordan Henderson. The midfielder was never struggling but, since Christmas, he has matured into the leader everyone

Summary: Liverpool unbeaten in 12 Premier League games and on brink of top four . The Reds travel to Swansea on Monday hoping to extend unbeaten run . Revival down to return of key players and change in formation . Brendan Rodgers: Liverpool need 23 points for top four spot . CLICK HERE for all the latest Liverpool news .


Richard Branson is being sued for £200million following the collapse of a joint venture with former Norwegian Cruises CEO Colin Veitch . Sir Richard Branson and his Virgin Group is being sued for £200million ($300million) by the former chief executive of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd over plans by the British billionaire to launch his own luxury cruise line. The lawsuit has been filed by Colin Veitch in Miami Federal Court, and claims that Virgin muscled him out of a joint venture to break into the industry with massive ships capable of carrying 4,200 passengers each and operating as floating resorts. Veitch alleges he presented a plan to Virgin in 2011 to launch a new cruise line focused on two 'ultra ships' that would give it a foothold in the hard-to-enter but highly profitable luxury cruise industry, according to the complaint. Sir Richard and the Virgin Group first looked at the cruise market in the late 1970s, 'and our current team has been exploring the opportunity for more than a decade,' Virgin Group said in an emailed statement on Wednesday. 'Over the years, we have been in discussions with a number of parties including the plaintiff, and those discussions ceased in 2012. We strongly believe the claim has no merits.' Virgin in December announced the formation of Virgin Cruises, which intends to sail out of Miami. It's one of the newest of Sir Richard's numerous business ventures, which include airlines, the Virgin Galactic spacecraft, a music label, book publishing, a travel agency, hotels and mobile phone services. As CEO of the new Virgin Cruises Branson hired Tom McAlpine, former president of the Disney Cruise Line, a unit of Walt Disney Co. According to the lawsuit, the plan was initially brought to Virgin by Veitch, who after analysing the cruise industry concluded that a well-known brand such as Virgin could break into the business profitably by building a pair of so-called 'ultra' ships. These vessels, such as Royal Caribbean International's 'Oasis of the Seas' ship, feature a wide array of on-board attractions and command premium prices. Richard Branson announced in December his intention to form Virgin Cruises, that sail out of Miami, US (File Photo) The May 2011 agreement between Virgin and Veitch estimated that Virgin could make between $427 million and $483 million in profits over 10 years if the venture performed as planned. Under this deal, Veitch would get nothing if the ships were not profitable but stood to make $315 million if his projections were met. 'Upon recognizing the potential for Virgin Cruises to be one of Virgin's 'biggest, sexiest businesses,' however, the dark side of Virgin quickly emerged,' the filing says, citing language used by Branson in a video shot in 2012. Veitch claimed that Virgin later began altering the deal to diminish his earnings and leave him as 'an indentured servant whose ownership and rewards depended completely upon Virgin's whims.'

Summary: Lawsuit has been filed by former Norwegian Cruises boss Colin Veitch . He alleges that after presenting cruise plans, he was 'muscled out' Virgin say they 'strongly believe the claim has no merits'


Despite a raft of injuries, England are lucky enough to still be able to call on the goalscoring exploits of Wayne Rooney and Harry Kane ahead of their glamour friendly with Italy. But Italian centre back Giorgio Chiellini is more concerned about the presence of Theo Walcott, the Arsenal winger with just three goals this campaign who hasn't started for his country in over 18 months. Kane and Rooney have 50 goals between them this season, but Juventus star Chiellini picked out the 'terrifying' Walcott when asked which England players he admired most in the build-up to Tuesday's clash in Turin. Theo Walcott has been picked out by Giorgio Chiellini as the England player who can be most dangerous . Chiellini (second right) chose the 'terrifying' Walcott as the player he is the biggest fan of ahead of facing him . Walcott has struggled to find a place in the team for both Arsenal and England since returning from a knee injury that ruled him out for seven months and saw him miss last summer's World Cup. But Chiellini believes that England are foolish to ignore the player he sees as one of his biggest threats on Tuesday evening at the Juventus Stadium. 'I am always a fan of Walcott, a quick sprinter and terrifying for defenders,' Chiellini said. 'England notice his absence. For the world of football, it is positive that Walcott recuperates totally to his top level.' Italy beat England 2-1 in last summer's World Cup and also eliminated the Three Lions from Euro 2008 in a quarter-final penalty shoot-out. Walcott was used as a substitute in England's win over Lithuania but has struggled for game-time of late . Chiellini believes England are foolish to ignore the player he sees as one of his biggest threats on Tuesday . And Chiellini wants to make it three wins from three games against the English in a game he refuses to view as the friendly it has been billed as. 'This is not a friendly match because matches between England and Italy are always of interest to the whole world. 'England have pride and want to avoid defeat even though this is not an official competition. 'The match is not a comfortable one because our victory at the World Cup is still very present in the mind and perhaps their hopes of revenge will make this a very intense match.' Walcott came back from a seven-month injury lay-off and has struggled to find a place in either of his teams .

Summary: Italy face England in an international friendly in Turin on Tuesday evening . Giorgio Chiellini sees Theo Walcott as the biggest threat to the Italians . Despite his lack of form, Chiellini labels Arsenal winger as 'terrifying'


The teams on the fringe of the race for European places next season have been given a boost by the FA Cup semi-final draw. After Arsenal and Liverpool were kept apart, a final between the two could result in an extra Europa League place being awarded to the Premier League. Some clubs might regard a place in UEFA’s second-tier competition as an unwanted prize given the demands of Thursday night football and the potential for it to disrupt weekly plans and often negatively affect performances in the Premier League. Arsenal applaud their travelling fans at Old Trafford after claiming a 2-1 victory over United on Monday . Liverpool and Blackburn will play a replay to decide who will reach the FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa . Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck celebrates after scoring against former club Manchester United at Old Trafford . But clubs such as Southampton (currently 7th), Stoke (8th), Swansea (9th) or West Ham (10th) might look upon it as a bonus. There are three Europa League places up for grabs for English teams, with one spot going to the fifth-placed side in the League and places going to the winners of the FA Cup and Capital One Cup. With Chelsea winning the latter competition and all but guaranteed a top-four finish, their spot would go to the team who finish sixth. In the FA Cup, if the winners have already qualified for Europe via the League, their place goes to the runners-up. But with Arsenal and Liverpool likely to finish in the top six, a final between the two would mean the last Europa spot going to the club in seventh. Scott Sinclair of Aston Villa celebrates scoring his goal to send his side into the FA Cup semi-finals . Bradford or Reading, in action during Saturday's 0-0 draw, await Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final .

Summary: Europe regulars Arsenal face either Bradford or Reading at Wembley . Top four hopefuls Liverpool have to beat Blackburn to face Aston Villa . An Arsenal vs Liverpool FA Cup final could result in an extra Europa League place being awarded to the Premier League .


Rome wasn't built in day, and it certainly wasn't for rural postman Ferdinand Cheval, who dedicated 33 years of his life constructing an incredible limestone palace, complete with pillars, buttresses and grottoes. The widower would often find unusually shaped rocks as he delivered mail in France, and ended up pushing a wheelbarrow each day on his 18-mile route to collect stones of beauty. What started as a small hobby, soon became a life project in 1879, resulting in one of the most magnificent amateur architectural structures to date; Le Palais idéal. Scroll down for video . A postman in France spent 33 years constructing a lavish grotto, complete with pillars, towers and buttresses . Le Palais idéal features mythical creatures, inspired from the postcards and magazines he had to deliver on his postal route in France . From a glance you would be mistaken for thinking this was an Angkor palace, as the grotto has influences from Hinduism . Ferdinand Cheval left school at age 13 to become a baker's apprentice, but ended up delivering mail in the Hauterives area. The idea for the elaborate cathedral came when he tripped over an unusually shaped rock in his 30s. He later wrote in his journal: 'I wanted to know the cause. In a dream I had built a palace, a castle or caves. I told no one about it for fear of being ridiculed and I felt ridiculous myself. 'I said to myself: since Nature is willing to do the sculpture, I will do the masonry and the architecture.' Cheval would haul his findings to a site in Hauterives every day after work, and thus began the ambitious 33 year project, completed with no outside help. The dedicated builder would often have to work well into the night, by the light of an oil lamp, but that didn't deter him from his mission. Cheval would construct the palace at night, after work, by the light of oil lamps. In 1969, André Malraux, the Minister of Culture, declared the Palais a cultural landmark and had it officially protected . The website for the palace states it was built with no architectural rules and is regarded as a great example of outsider artwork . Due to the long hours of the project, the widower left his son in the care of godparents, in order to be able to focus his energies on his work. The outer walls, measuring 24 metres in length, and 10 metres high, took 22 years to complete, with Cheval binding the stones together with lime, mortar and cement. Le Palais idéal is as intricate as it is vast, and includes sculptures of exotic animals and mythical creatures, which were inspired by the postcards he delivered, and with influences from Christianity and Hinduism. The structure is beloved by visitors today, 100 years after it was constructed, and was even featured on the french stamp in 1986 . When Cheval died, he requested that he could be buried at the palace. Sadly it was not permitted and the talented constructor ended up building

Summary: Rural postman Ferdinand Cheval collected stones in a wheelbarrow during his 18-mile post route . Le Palais idéal still stands in Hauterives in France, 100 years after it was finished in 1912 . The whimsical 24 metre palace is adorned in fanciful statues resembling ostriches, elephants and bears .


Raheem Sterling will be allowed to miss England's friendly with Italy as he struggles with a toe injury. England boss Roy Hodgson needs Sterling for the qualifier with Lithuania but has decided to allow the forward to skip the trip to Turin. Hodgson is already without Daniel Sturridge and Adam Lallana through injury and had hinted that more players would miss the Italy friendly. Raheem Sterling will be allowed to miss England friendly with Italy in Turin as he recovers from injury . Sterling has a problem with his toe and Roy Hodgson will give him permission to rest it next week . 'I fear we're going to lose a few more,' Hodgson told talkSPORT. 'I mean there's one or two that I know won't be able to join us against Italy because of the current problems that they're dealing with at the moment, so on this occasion in particular it won't be as strong a team as I maybe would have liked to put out.' Hodgson told talkSPORT on Tuesday that he fears he will have players added to his injury issues . Sterling has been playing constantly under Brendan Rodgers at Liverpool of late but is carrying an injury .

Summary: Roy Hodgson has said he expects to lose players ahead of Italy friendly . Raheem Sterling is one of the players who will be given time off . Sterling is recovering from a toe injury but can play against Lithuania .


Cinderella's wardrobe may be brimming with ornate glass slippers but it's her classic hour-glass figure women are lusting after. The new Disney film, starring British actress Lily James in the title role, has helped spur on a revival of the shape-shifting garment according to The Sunday Times. The new trailer for the rags-to-riches fairy tale sees 25-year-old Lily flaunt an enviably tiny waist thanks to the help of an icy-blue corset dress complete with floor-skimming puffball skirt. British actress Lily James dons Cinderella's iconic icy-blue dress in the latest Disney movie . One leading retailer of the traditional, steel-boned women's corsets, What Katie Did, has seen sales of the garment grow by 50 per cent in the past three months. While online auction website eBay has reported sales of the more modern corset rise by 54 per cent since December. Esher-born Lily, who is dating former Doctor Who star Matt Smith, 32, recently hit back at claims that movie makers had digitally altered her figure. She says her minuscule waist is achieved by wearing an ultra-constricting corset and by consuming a liquid diet. Models stormed the catwalk at Alexander Wang (left) in simplistic corset waist bands while tight-fitting prom dresses ruled the runway at Stella McCartney (right) last month . Lily told E! News: 'When [the corset] was on we would be on continuous days, so we wouldn't stop for lunch or a lovely tea —you'd be sort of eating on the move. 'In that case, I couldn't untie the corset. So if you ate food it didn't really digest properly and I'd be burping all afternoon in and it was just really sort of unpleasant. 'I'd have soup so that I could still eat but it wouldn't get stuck.' But it's not just on the big screen where corsets are making a comeback. The restricting bodice, which helps boost breasts, banish muffin top and slim the tum, has featured on the catwalks of Stella McCartney and Alexander Wang this season. Madonna (left) steps out in a risque custom-made Givenchy corset at The Grammy Awards last month, while Kylie Minogue (right) stuns in a scarlet bodice during a performance in Australia last night . Meanwhile, Madonna turned heads in a risque custom-made Givenchy corset at The Grammy Awards last month. Fellow singer Kylie Minogue has been stunning onstage in a scarlet bodice during her current Kiss Me Once tour, which touched down in Perth, Australia last night. Founder of What Katie Did, Katie Thomas, told The Sunday Times that the corset revival is all about female empowerment. 'It's more about being confident, powerful and being in control while looking good as well,' she said. 'It has absolutely nothing to do with men at all.' Katie, whose clients include the supermodel Kate Moss, says the Jessica Rabbit-type body shape is back in fashion.'Suddenly we've got Kim Kardashian on the scene with her tiny waist and big hips - it's amazing to have someone with that kind of figure be popular again - she's allowing us girls with curves to get back in there

Summary: Steel-boned corsets shop What Katie Did has seen sales rise by 50 per cent . Revival spurred on by new Disney film Cinderella and Stella McCartney . Women now wearing the restricting bodice to feel 'confident and powerful'


Paying a player northwards of £100,000 a week to be an occasional impact sub off the bench is an expensive business, even for a side who have Premier League title aspirations. And, judging by Arsene Wenger’s decision to leave him sat in his tracksuit throughout the entirety of the 2-1 victory over Newcastle United, Theo Walcott seems to have become just that at Arsenal. Indeed there was, for portions of this match, a sense that Olivier Giroud, Alexis Sanchez and Danny Welbeck could form a clinical strike force in the Premier League for years to come – while Walcott warmed up on the touchline. Yet, even in the second half when things were not going right for Arsenal and they needed a spark to reignite them, Wenger instead turned to Tomas Rosicky ahead of Walcott to give some added impetus. And, as much as Walcott will have enjoyed seeing his side keep the pressure up on second-placed Manchester City, you can’t help but feel the England forward must be contemplating lowering his reported wage demands if he wants to stay at the Emirates. Theo Walcott has stalled on talks over a new deal with the winger wanting wages of over £100,000 a week . The England international was left on the bench for the game against Newcastle and didn't feature . Wojciech Szczesny and Walcott have both found their chances limited this for Arsenal this season . Because, put simply, where do you fit him into this Gunners side? Giroud is on fire and is leading the line superbly – he has scored 11 goals in 12 Premier League starts this season after his two at St James’ – Welbeck caused problems all afternoon, contributing an assist for the first and he also should have netted at least twice, while Sanchez, although visibly tired, was still able to produce that little bit of magic to keep the Gunners on the front foot. Walcott is not an automatic selection anymore, and therefore he cannot be too ambitious with his wage demands. Arsenal’s form is superb – they have won 14 of 16 games since New Year’s Day – and they have achieved that largely without Walcott’s presence. The 26-year-old – yes, he is really still that young – has started just three top-flight games all season after returning from injury, and the Gunners haven’t exactly missed him. 2014/15 - All competitions . 11 appearances (5 starts), 3 goals . Overall - All competitions . 294 appearances (190 starts), 72 goals . Right now the Gunners are playing with pace and panache – displayed perfectly when Welbeck, Sanchez and Aaron Ramsey combined to take Arsenal from one side of the field to the other, only for Mike Williamson to make a timely interception. This was just one example of when Arsenal’s front men wreaked havoc in an awesome first-half display. Yet, despite that, their goals at St James’ Park came from a direct source. Giroud loves scoring against Newcastle anyway, and now has eight in seven against them, but the way he calmly kneed

Summary: Theo Walcott wants his new contract to pay over £100,000 a week . Oliver Giroud, Danny Welbeck and Alexis Sanchez are beginning to form an exciting partnership and were impressive against Newcastle . Arsene Wenger wants to keep Walcott but has bulked at his demands . Click here for all the latest Arsenal news .


Frank Lampard has taken advantage of the international break to check out properties in Manhattan with his fiancee Christine Bleakley ahead of his move to New York City in July. The couple are reportedly interested in a 9,000 sq ft apartment in the Big Apple, which would cost them an incredible £64,000 ($95,000) per month. Lampard and Bleakley flew to New York for the weekend where they watched his new team take on Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night at Yankee stadium. Frank Lampard recently went flat-hunting at a £64,000 a month apartment with his fiancee Christine Bleakley . The apartment also comes with 5,300 sq ft of outdoor terraces which give sweeping views over the city . The MLS new boys couldn't put on a show for their soon-to-arrive designated player and Bleakley on Saturday night as they crashed to their first defeat of the season against the visitors from Kansas. Lampard has spent the season at Manchester City after agreeing his Stateside move last summer, but the half-season 'loan' to the Premier League champions caused controversy when it was revealed that the midfielder had instead signed for the entire campaign in England, making him miss the MLS' start. It was reported that Lampard could have even headed to New York for good this month after finding it difficult to break back into Manuel Pellegrini's side, but that now seems unlikely. Lampard is pictured watching on at the Yankee Stadium ahead of New York City's game on Saturday . Lampard has found it difficult to get back into the City team after a good run of games earlier in the season . Having retired from international football, the 36-year-old took the opportunity to see his new city .

Summary: Frank Lampard joins up with new club New York City on July 1 . Lampard watched New York City take on Kansas City on Saturday . The former Chelsea star has spent the season at Manchester City after agreeing his Stateside move last summer .


Middlesbrough are confident of beating promotion rivals Derby and Norwich to the signature of Blackburn striker Jordan Rhodes. The 25-year-old is the nephew of Boro assistant Steve Agnew and that is thought to have played a part in the Scotland international favouring a move to Teesside. Rhodes is set to join on loan before the weekend with a £8million permanent deal arranged for the summer, should he help Boro win promotion to the Premier League. Further clauses have been inserted should Aitor Karanka’s side then stay in the top flight. Jordan Rhodes (centre left) is set to complete a loan move to promotion-chasing Middlesbrough . The striker has an incredible goal-scoring record in the Sky Bet Championship and is an impressive coup . The Riverside club are concerned that their challenge is beginning to falter and see Rhodes – who has 13 goals for Blackburn this season and was a £12million target of Hull last year – as the addition needed to bolster their claims for a top-flight return. Karanka’s men are one of four teams at the top tied on 66 points but sit at the bottom of that pack because of goal difference. They have lost three of their last five with the club’s strikers coming in for criticism during that run. Should the Rhodes deal go through then he could be in the squad for Saturday’s lunchtime visit of Ipswich Town. Aitor Karanka has a formidable strike force as they look to continue their march for automatic promotion .

Summary: Jordan Rhodes is set to complete loan move to the Middlesbrough . He also looks set to make the move permanent for £8million in the summer . The Scottish striker is nephew to Boro assistant Steve Agnew .


Britain is a nation of soap lovers, but it’s not just us humans that like to watch some on-screen drama. Apparently dogs – well a particular Shetland Sheepdog – just cannot get enough of popular soap opera EastEnders. Videoed lying on the sitting room floor, the dog named Alfie initially appears to be content minding its own business. Suddenly, Graham Broad’s iconic drum roll that features at the start of the famous EastEnders theme tune is audible from the television, and the dog turns towards it in anticipation. As the melody picks up, the dog, which is now staring intently at the screen, lifts its head back and lets out a little howl. At first it appears to be like any other dog singing along to a particular tune of their choosing. The Shetland Sheepdog named Alfie initially appears to be content minding its own business . But it’s only as the song continues that the dog’s musical prowess is shown off in all its glory. Howling in a relatively controlled manner, Alfie actually appears to mimic the exact notes present in the song. And better still the dog doesn't just howl over the top of the melody, but instead stops in time for the breaks within the composition. The dog listens to the sound of Graham Broad’s iconic drum roll that features at the start of the EastEnders theme tune . The video was captured by the dog's owners at home in Whitehall, London. Composed in 1984, the EastEnders theme tune is the work of Simon May and Leslie Osborne. The theme tune was cited as the most recognisable piece of music in the UK in a 2008 poll conducted by PRS for Music, seeing off competition from the English national anthem. Alfie appears to mimic the exact notes present in the song and even pauses for the breaks .

Summary: The song's drum roll initially gets the dog's attention . Dog howls along with the melody in controlled manner . And stops in time for the breaks within the composition . The video was recorded at home in Whitehall, London .