They show the wonders of the world around us in incredible detail, providing views that could never be seen without the latest in imaging technology. These striking pictures have been selected as the best scientific images of the year in the Wellcome Image Awards 2015. Among the winners are the bulging eye of a greenfly magnified through an electron microscope and the papillae that create the rough surface of a cat's tongue. This image of a greenfly's eye (left) shows the thousands of lenses pointing in all directions on its surface while the aurora-like image of a cross-section of a mouse brain reveals the complex network of neurons at different depths, with red being the nearest and green the furthest away . Others show the strange beauty of a goat's stomach and the neuron connections inside a mouse brain lit up like a multi-coloured aurora. Another gruesome, but also strangely touching image, shows the dissected uterus of a New Forest pony preserved in perspex at the Royal Veterinary College, with the fetus still inside the placenta. Dr Adam Rutherford, the geneticist and broadcaster who was a member of the judging panel, said: 'The breath-taking riches of the imagery that science generates are so important in telling stories about research and helping us to understand often abstract concepts. 'It's not just about imaging the very small either, it's about understanding life, death, sex and disease: the cornerstones of drama and art. 'Once again, the Wellcome Image Awards celebrate all of this and more with this year’s incredible range of winning images.' A scanning electron microscope allowed scientists to reveal the long snout of a boll weevil (left), while the dissected uterus of a New Forest pony reveals its foal still in the placenta and preserved in perspex (centre) and the strange beauty inside a goat's second stomach (right) The super-resolution micrograph of a natural killer cell (left) in the immune system shows it examining a second darker and rounder cell for signs of disease while the multicoloured image (right) is a map of a mouse's nervous system showing how signals are passed between nerves . In total there are 20 images that have been selected as winners in the awards by a panel of nine judges. The overall winner of the competition is due to be announced at a ceremony in London next week. The images are to go on show in exhibitions around the world including Bristol, Glasgow, Dundee, Cornwall, Galveston, Texas, Belfast and Boston, Massachusetts. In one picture - which looks more like a Jackson Pollock painting - the colour coded map of a fruit fly's nervous system is revealed. The image on the left shows an interactive multi-sensory unit that vibrates, bubbles and lights up to distract and comfort anxious children receiving treatment in hospital while the image on the right reveals bundles of nerve fibres inside a healthy adult living human brain are revealed using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to virtually slice the brain from front to back, with the front of the head on the left side of

Summary: The 20 scientific pictures and illustrations have been selected as final winners of the Wellcome Image Awards 2015 . Scanning electron microscopes were used to show thousands of lenses giving a 180 degree view in a greenfly's eye . Cross section of a cat's tongue reveals tiny bumps on the surface that give it the feel of sandpaper when they lick . One heart-breaking image shows the badly curved spine of a 79-year-old woman with a condition called kyphosis . The images, chosen by a panel of nine judges, will on display in exhibitions around the world from next week .


Jenson Button is convinced ailing McLaren will one day challenge the might of Mercedes despite the two teams currently at opposite ends of the pace spectrum at present. McLaren and new power-unit supplier Honda suffered abject humiliation in the season-opening grand prix in Australia earlier this month. The team were already without the services of big-name acquisition Fernando Alonso after the Spaniard sustained concussion in a testing accident in Barcelona. Come the race, reserve Kevin Magnussen failed to even make it to the start line due to a power-unit issue that forced the young Dane to pull over on the formation lap. Jenson Button waves to the crowd before the first race of the season in Australia . McLaren were well of the pace in Melbourne... Button finished 11th, two laps behind winner Lewis Hamilton . At least Button saw the chequered flag, describing it at the time as 'a small victory', albeit finishing two laps down on race-winner Lewis Hamilton in 11th and last place. Despite McLaren's seemingly hopeless position heading into Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix, a positive Button can see hope on the horizon. 'We're a hell of a long way behind, but I feel we have something we can mould into something very special in the future, which is very exciting,' said Button. 'Being 1.5 seconds off the pace and knowing you've peaked with your package, that's got to hurt. 'Whereas at least we have a glimmer of hope we can possibly challenge Mercedes one day.' Asked as to the reasoning behind his belief, Button replied: 'The direction with the car in terms of aerodynamics, but also with how aggressive this engine is, which is why we're having so many issues. 'In many ways - it's probably wrong for me to say - it's probably more like a Mercedes than it is the other two manufacturers (Ferrari and Renault) in terms of design, aggressiveness and packaging. Lewis Hamilton sprays champagne from the podium after winning the season-opening Australian Grand Prix . Hamilton led team-mate Nico Rosberg home in Melbourne as Mercedes dominated the opening race of 2015 . 'It's just going to take a little bit of time, but if we didn't have that hope you wouldn't see the strong effort by the whole team. 'They're not heading to races because they're paid to, they're doing so because they're passionate about racing. They're looking forward to the future as much as I am.' The one bonus for McLaren this weekend is Alonso is poised to return, pending a final medical check by the FIA at the Sepang International Circuit on Thursday. Racing director Eric Boullier, for one, is happy to have the Spaniard back on board as he said: 'I'm pleased to see Fernando back in the car. 'He's raring to go, and I know he's been working hard behind the scenes to prepare himself for this weekend.' Fernando Alonso is poised to return to the McLaren cockpit providing he passes an FIA medical on Thursday .

Summary: McLaren driver Jenson Button optimistic heading into the Malaysian GP . He finished two laps down on race-winner Lewis Hamilton in Melbourne . But Briton believes McLaren can 'possibly challenge Mercedes one day'


Half of the Barclays Premier League are yet to hit the fabled 40 points needed to renew membership for next season. But only once in the past decade — Wolves in 2011 — has a team required that total to avoid the drop. Rather, Sportsmail has calculated that the magic number is just 36. Since the turn of the millennium and the establishment of a hierarchy within the top flight — meaning more points are distributed higher up the table — the average of the club finishing third from bottom has been a shade above 35. Struggling duo QPR and Leicester look destined to be heading for the Championship at the end of the season . The current bottom six of the Premier League . That being the case, you can assume that every team upwards of 13th-placed West Brom, on 33 points, will be feeding off the Premier League cash cow come August. Indeed, this weekend saw the bottom six all lose and a points-per-game projection would have all of them finishing the campaign on fewer than 36. But with Leicester and QPR looking increasingly doomed, it is Aston Villa, Hull, Sunderland and Burnley battling to avoid that final spot. Hull City (Odds on being relegated: 5/2) Run-in: Swansea (a), Southampton (a), Liverpool (h), Crystal Palace (a), Arsenal (h), Burnley (h), Tottenham (a), Man Utd (h). Without back-to-back wins over QPR and Aston Villa — inspired by deadline-day arrival Dame N’Doye — Hull would be odds-on for the drop. Just look at their daunting run-in. Remember Norwich City 12 months ago? At this juncture they were 13th and seven points clear of the bottom three. But one point from their final seven matches — which included games against the top four — saw them demoted to the Championship. Steve Bruce’s side finish with a trip to Spurs and the visit of Manchester United and they’ll want to be clear of trouble come the final fortnight. Verdict: They might scramble to about 34 points, and that should be enough, just. Tom Huddlestone (right) will be hoping his side can climb the table during the final batch of league fixtures . Aston Villa (Odds on being relegated: 7/2) Run-in: Man Utd (a), QPR (h), Tottenham (a), Man City (a), Everton (h), West Ham (h), Southampton (a), Burnley (h). If the bounce factor of Tim Sherwood’s arrival falls flat, a deflated Villa could soon be sucked back into serious trouble. Three of the next four are at Old Trafford, White Hart Lane and the Etihad and that, you would think, will throw up zero points. There is also the complicating factor of an FA Cup semi-final. Verdict: Home games against QPR, West Ham and Burnley will decide their fate — if they take six points from these and a draw elsewhere, then they should be fine. Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke has scored six goals for the Midlands outfit so far this season . Sunderland (Odds on being relegated: 5/4) Run-in: Newcastle (h), Crystal Palace (h), Stoke (a), Southampton (h), Everton (a), Leicester (h),

Summary: Leicester and Queens Park Rangers look destined to be relegated . Burnley currently occupy 18th spot with 25 points from 30 matches . Dick Advocaat's Sunderland are above the relegation zone with 26 points . Aston Villa and Hull have both ascertained 28 points from 30 games .


These stunning images show the bustling heart of New York in the middle of the 20th century - and how times have changed in the city. Pictures taken in the 1940s and 1950s by legendary crime photographer Arthur Fellig, better known as Weegee, are shown alongside shots of the same areas captured this month. They include an image of a man lying drunk next to the former police department headquarters on Center Street in 1945 - and the same spot 70 years later. A man is pictured lying drunk on the ground on Center Street in a 1945 picture called 'Derelict sleeping on the sidewalk outside police headquarters' (left). A woman walks past the same engraved sign for the former Police Department on March 18 this year (right) A lightning bolt strikes above Lower Manhattan on July 27, 1940 (top) in a picture taken by legendary crime photographer Arthur Fellig. A picture taken from the same vantage point (bottom) shows how the skyline has changed over the last 75 years . Bright lights: Weegee's photograph 'Neon billboards on Times Square' (top), taken in September 1957, and an image taken from the same spot earlier this month (bottom) shows how the area has changed over the years . A 1940 photo of Lower Manhattan, shot at night from across the river near the Brooklyn Bridge, is dominated by a mere three skyscrapers, a shocking contrast to the forest of towers now surrounding 1 World Trade. A 1946 image shows a fire in a loft building at Fulton and Greenwich streets. The intersection would be unrecognizable to Weegee today: It's the site of the 9/11 Memorial and museum. A 1952 picture shows the stately, pristine stone facade of One Times Square, where a spire on the roof is still used for the New Year's Eve ball drop. Today the building's exterior is covered with billboards. But Weegee's 1957 view of Times Square does show neon ads, including now-outmoded brands like Admiral TV appliances alongside still-familiar names like Budweiser. Then and now: Shops and businesses have sprung up along Doyers Street in the heart of New York's Chinatown (bottom). Weegee photographed a fire on the same street (top) on January 17, 1941 . Weegee photographed The Empire State Building in 1943 (left) from behind a 'loans sign'. A picture taken this month (right) shows how the view from the same spot has changed in the last 70 years . Arthur Fellig (pictured) went by the pseudonym Weegee, derived from a Ouija board - chosen for his ability to arrive at crime scenes before police . He was the photojournalist who prowled the streets of New York, capturing crime scenes and revelling in his own notoriety. Arthur Fellig went by the pseudonym Weegee, derived from a Ouija board - chosen for his ability to arrive at crime scenes before police. He is credited with setting a new standard for tabloid photojournalism with his distinct and dramatic black and white street photography. He started out as a Hollywood paparazzo but his talents eventually landed him freelance jobs

Summary: Pictures by crime photographer Arthur Fellig, better known as Weegee, show life in New York in the 1940s and 50s . Images of the same locations were taken this month and show how the city has changed dramatically since . Wartime photographs drawn from archives of the International Center of Photography and appear in a new book .


Gareth Bale's first-half brace against Levante on Sunday helped Real Madrid to their first win in three games and also provided the perfect response for the Welshman to some of the recent individual criticism he has faced. World-record signing Bale had not scored in the nine games preceding the clash with Levante and had been the target of plenty of boos and whistles around the Santiago Bernabeu stadium; and following his opening goal on 18 minutes, the winger made a point of venting his frustration, covering his ears and kicking the corner flag. Spanish sports newspaper Marca splashes on Bale and Real's timely return to form ahead of their La Liga title showdown with Barcelona next week. Marca splash on Bale's superb performance against Levante as the Welshman responds to his critics . AS say that Bale's inspired performance against Levante can help Real Madrid to regain their confidence . AS leads with a similar line, 'Bale therapy for the Nou Camp,' suggesting that the player's goals are the ideal tonic for Los Blancos' recent dip in confidence after some disappointing results. Elsewhere, Mundo Deportivo previews Barcelona's Champions League last 16 second-leg with Manchester City. Barca currently lead City 2-1 on aggregate following their win at the Etihad Stadium back in February, and the magazine spotlights talisman Lionel Messi as the Catalan side's main goal threat. The Argentinian forward scored twice against Eibar on Saturday to bring his seasonal tally to 43. Mundo Deportivo's match report of Real Madrid's game, meanwhile, centres in on a sub-plot of Bale's renaissance - the seeming unhappiness of team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo. Indeed, Ronaldo was visibly frustrated after his failed bicycle kick was cleared off the line, only for Bale to pounce on the rebound. It was hardly the action of a man playing solely for his team. As Mundo Deportivo preview Barcelona's clash with Manchester City, Messi is singled out for attention .

Summary: Gareth Bale scored a brace in Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Levante . Goals were Bale's first in nine games and helped Real to first win in three . Bale had been criticised by sections of his own supporters in recent weeks . He celebrated his goals defiantly at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium . Real's La Liga title rivals Barcelona are preparing to face Manchester City . CLICK HERE for all the latest Real Madrid news .


Professor David Nutt was sacked from his job as the UK Government's chief adviser on drugs after saying saying ecstasy and LSD were less harmful than alcohol . A British scientist trying to reveal what the human brain looks like on LSD is asking the public to fund his research after official channels refused. In the controversial study, 20 British volunteers will be the first in the world to have their brains scanned while high on LSD. Early results are said to be 'exciting' but the full findings must wait until funding can be found to complete the research. The research, being conducted at Cardiff University, is being led by the former drugs tsar David Nutt. Professor Nutt was sacked from his job as the Government's chief adviser on drugs in 2009 after saying saying ecstasy and LSD were less harmful than alcohol. At a briefing in London this week, he spoke out against restrictions on research on recreational drugs which he called 'the worst censorship in the history of science'. Having been turned down by 'classic funders', he is now campaigning to raise the £25,000 needed to carry out analysis of the brain scanning data from the science crowdfunding site Walacea.com. He compared current attitudes to studying recreational drugs with the Catholic church's clampdown on pioneering Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei in the 17th century. 'The only comparable example is when the Catholic church banned the telescope in 1616,' said Professor Nutt, who is based at Imperial College London. 'We've banned research on psychedelic drugs and other drugs like cannabis for 50 years. 'Truly in terms of the amount of wasted opportunity, it's way greater than the banning of the telescope. This is a truly appalling level of censorship.' The LSD study involved giving the volunteers injections of a 75 microgram dose of LSD before probing the activity of their brains. Two kinds of scans were used, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and magnetoencephalography (Meg), which measures small magnetic fields generated in the brain. None of the participants reported having a bad experience, but three described some anxiety and temporary paranoia. Dr Robin Carhart-Harris, also from the Imperial College team, said the dose of LSD given to the volunteers was a 'tiny speck'. But he added: 'The effects are quite profound. It would be described as a moderate dose, but a moderate dose of LSD can still produce a profound state of consciousness. In the controversial study, 20 British volunteers will be the first in the world to have their brains scanned while high on LSD . 'I wouldn't say that it's a dangerous experiment, but I would say that LSD has potential negative effects. 'Probably the crucial one is a bad trip. It's not uncommon for people to have anxiety during a psychedelic drug experience .. the experience can be nightmarish at times. 'What's especially intriguing.. is that people can have a very challenging experience yet afterwards they seem to be somehow psychologically refreshed by the experience. That's how they describe it.' He said there had been no evidence of psychedelic

Summary: David Nutt was sacked from his post of the Government's chief adviser on drugs after saying saying ecstasy and LSD were less harmful than alcohol . Professor is now trying to reveal what the human brain looks like on LSD . But has been refused funding from official funding channels . Now trying to raise cash to finish the research through crowdfunding site .


Theo Walcott has one message to send to rivals competing for his place in the England team: Bring it on. The Arsenal winger spent practically an entire year out for club and country, missing last summer’s World Cup in Brazil, and is only just easing himself into action. In his absence, Raheem Sterling has emerged as one of the nation’s best players, Danny Welbeck continues to play well for England and Harry Kane has raced into contention. Theo Walcott speed past the Lithuania defence during a late cameo appearance on Friday night . Walcott spent practically an entire year out for club and country, missing last summer’s World Cup in Brazil . Manchester United ace Wayne Rooney is a permanent fixture after being handed the England captaincy . With captain Wayne Rooney a permanent fixture on the team-sheet, England manager Roy Hodgson is not short of attacking options whatever formation he chooses to play. But Walcott said: ‘Bring it on. Competition is always going to be there anyway. I’ve been there from 17-years-old and I’ve manage to get through it now and then. ‘Competition is healthy. We want as a nation for all the players to be playing well. It’s only going to spur you on and make you a better player.’ Danny Welbeck, Rooney and Jack Wilshere celebrate scoring against Scotland at Celtic Park in Glasgow . Harry Kane has raced into England contention this season and earned a call-up to Roy Hodgson's squad . Kane scored less than two minutes into his England debut during the 4-0 win against Lithuania . Welbeck has continued to play well for the Three Lions despite failing to impress too many at club level . Walcott admitted he had ‘got a taste for it’ after coming on as a substitute for England in their Euro 2016 qualifier against Lithuania and is hoping for more game time in the friendly with Italy. Spurs striker Kane also came on from the bench and continued his incredible rise this season by scoring 79 seconds into his England debut. Kane is still only 21-years-old, whereas Walcott was thrust into the spotlight four years earlier. And Walcott warned: ’You need to make sure it doesn’t go to your head. Looking at Harry he’s not that sort of guy. He's very nice and down to earth. But Walcott has warned Tottenham Hotspur striker Kane not to let it all go to his head . ‘Just play your football, that’s all you need to do. You don’t need to worry about anything else. You can see he’s playing with a smile on his face every day. You see it in training. As long as he continues to do that, the best will come from him.’ ‘He’s had a lot of experience in the Premier League already. Being top-goalscorer as well. It’s only going to make him into a better player. If he’ s right up there with the best, he’ll believe he is the best. It’s only good for England.’

Summary: Theo Walcott has challenged rivals competing for his England place . Arsenal winger spent practically an entire year out for club and country . In his absence, Raheem Sterling has emerged as one of the nation’s best . Harry Kane raced into contention as Danny Welbeck continues his form .


New Zealand's former cricket captain Martin Crowe, who is terminally ill with lymphoma, has penned a moving tribute to his countrymen ahead of Sunday's World Cup final against Australia. In a heart-wrenching column published on Cricinfo, the 52-year-old said Sunday's match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground might be the last he ever sees. 'My precarious life ahead may not afford me the luxury of many more games to watch and enjoy,' Crowe wrote. Terminally ill New Zealand's former cricket captain Martin Crowe had admitted in his latest column that the World Cup final could be the last he ever sees . Crowe, pictured in 1988 (left) and 1994 (right) played 77 tests and 143 One-Day Internationals for New Zealand . 'So this is likely to be it. The last, maybe, and I can happily live with that.' Crowe, who played 77 tests and 143 One-Day Internationals for New Zealand, was regarded as one of the world's best batsmen during the late 1980s and early 1990s. He was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma two years ago but it went into remission. Late last year, however, a new, more aggressive form of the disease, double-hit lymphoma, developed and he said he had been told only five percent of sufferers survive more than 12 months. He was regarded as one of the world's best batsmen during the late 1980s and early 1990s (pictured bottom left) He said he could 'happily live' with watching Australia and New Zealand play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for his last game. His column sung praise for both Michael Clarke (left) and Brendon McCullum (right) Crowe said he had decided against chemotherapy and was instead trying natural treatments. He was inducted into the international cricket Hall of Fame last month and is making the trip from New Zealand to watch the final live, cheering on the players he regards as the 'sons I never had'. 'I will hold back tears all day long. I will gasp for air on occasions. I will feel like a nervous parent,' he wrote. 'Whatever happens, March 29 at the MCG will be the most divine fun ever.' Current Black Caps skipper Brendon McCullum told a news conference on Saturday he had read Crowe's column and he paid tribute to his ailing predecessor. Current Black Caps skipper Brendon McCullum told a news conference on Saturday he had read Crowe's column and he paid tribute to his ailing predecessor . Crowe was inducted into the international cricket Hall of Fame last month and is making the trip from New Zealand to watch the final live, cheering on his country's players (pictured) which he regards as the 'sons I never had' 'I think what he's going through at the moment is incredibly difficult. We had him involved in the group, and not long ago as well we came and spent time with the team and it was great,' McCullum said. 'He seems to have really found peace with himself and the game as well, and he's been instrumental in helping some of our guys on the team peel

Summary: Crowe was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lymphoma late last year . The 52-year-old was told only 5 percent of sufferers survive past 12 months . In a column he wrote in anticipation of Sunday's World Cup, he said he might not have 'the luxury of many more games to watch and enjoy' He played 77 tests and 143 One-Day Internationals for New Zealand and was regarded one of the world's best batsmen during late 80s and early 90s .


Please ensure your seatbelt is fastened for take-off and that all carry-on items are stored securely so that aisles and exits are clear. And then sit back, relax and enjoy the inflight entertainment courtesy of the cabin crew. Not standard procedure by any means, but some passengers were lucky enough to receive a free dance performance from a flight attendant as they waited for take-off. Standing at the front of the plane, presumably after she had delivered her safety speech, the flight attendant - who it is believed works for Canadian airline WestJet - can be seen strumming along to a beat. As the vocals to Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars’ 'Uptown Funk' kick in the lady springs into action and begins throwing some moves. One passenger attempts to film her from the aisle, but quickly retreats his phone after the dancer begins moving towards him. Returning to her original position the lady continues boogying until the music ceases and she is met with a round of applause from the passengers. The breakdancer turned flight attendant dances along to Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' hit 'Uptown Funk' A passengers attempts to record the lady from the aisle but quickly retreats his phone after she begins dancing towards him . Judging by the lady’s uniform she is a flight attendant with WestJet Airlines, a budget carrier from Canada. Reddit user Simian_King, who uploaded the original video, claims that the lady is his sister and a breakdancer turned flight attendant. However, despite this, she in fact appears to be locking – a style of funk dancing associated with Hip-Hop that involves freezing a certain movement from a fast moving position before continuing at the same speed. Judging by the her uniform, the lady who performs to the passengers on the flight is an employee of Canada's WestJet Airlines .

Summary: Lady dances along to Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars hit 'Uptown Funk' Judging by the lady's uniform she works for Canada's WestJet Airlines . According to original video upload the lady is a former breakdancer . The dance appears to be locking, a style of funk associated with Hip-Hop .


Tony Fernandes thought Queens Park Rangers were not getting enough out of their players. He thought the younger ones should get more of a chance. Now he knows. Darnell Furlong, 19, was removed at half-time against Crystal Palace and replaced by a 36-year-old with flu, having been given a terrible time by Yannick Bolasie. Palace were leading 3-0 by then. Adel Taarabt played a full 90 minutes and looked heavy and poor. So there was no secret stash of talent, ignored by the previous manager. Darnell Furlong (right) finds it tough going against Glenn Murray and was substituted at half-time . Charlie Austin tries to point Adel Taarabt in the right direction but QPR look to be heading down . Fighting relegation all season, Rangers would have been one of the easiest teams to make. A talented youngster or an outcast like Taarabt would have been instantly recalled had there been the slightest spark or inclination. There are some clubs — and Tim Sherwood has proved that Aston Villa are one — where an underachieving group can be energised. That isn’t the case at QPR. The best players were playing and weren’t good enough. It really was no more complicated than that. Austin (left) looks dejected with team-mates Steven Caulker and flu-victim Clint Hill, who replaced Furlong . Tony Fernandes will be in no doubt now that the players at Loftus Road are not good enough to stay up .

Summary: With QPR rooted in the relegation zone, Fernandes thought the club should give their youth players a chance in the first team . Darnell Furlong started the 3-1 loss at Crystal Palace but was substituted at half-time for a 36-year-old with flu . Adel Taarabt played 90 minutes and looked heavy and poor . So there was no secret stash of talent, ignored by the previous manager .


Steve Smith hit a sublime century as Australia reached the World Cup final with an imposing 95-run victory over reigning champions India on Thursday. The 25-year-old hit 11 fours and two sixes as he made 105 as the co-hosts posted a daunting 328 for 7, despite suffering a mid-over collapse. India’s response never materialised and although MS Dhoni made a run-a-ball 65 Australia always looked in control with Mitchell Johnson (2-50) and James Faulkner (3-59) bowling India out for 233. Steve Smith celebrates after running out Indian batsman Ravindra Jadeja during the World Cup semi-final . Mitchell Johnson jumps for joy after taking the wicket of India's Rohit Sharma for 34 runs . Johnson is mobbed by his Australia team-mates after removing Indian dangerman Sharma . India pair MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja await a third umpire decision after Steve Smith direct hit . It was bad news for Jadeja as the third umpire ruled that he was out, sparking Australian celebrations . Steve Smith salutes the crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground after reaching his century . Smith whacks the ball for six runs during his innings of 105 from 122 balls as Australia set India 329 to win . Smith plays a shot during his impressive century that was the backbone of Australia's innings . In a sport dominated by statistics there were plenty that were pointing towards a home victory with India having beaten Australia just once in 13 previous meetings at the Sydney Cricket Ground. With the sub-continental side having continually suffered at the hands their opponents since arriving in the Southern Hemisphere in late November, Australia looked strong favourites. But Dhoni, India’s exceptional if not a somewhat underrated leader, ensured the world champions rose to the occasion of defending their crown and the result of the semi-final was far from a foregone conclusion. Having won the toss, it came as no surprise that Michael Clarke chose to bat – opting to put runs on the board and attempt to apply pressure on India. The rejuvenated Indian pace attack began aggressively and the build-up of early pressure saw David Warner lose patience and send a leading edge off Umesh Yadav to Virat Kohli at cover. It brought Smith, India’s kryptonite over the past four months, to the crease and he provided further evidence as to why many view him as the man to lead Australia in the near future. Despite the pressure of the situation Smith never looked fazed and having weathered an early storm of short-pitched deliveries he punished one Yadav over for four fours. Meanwhile, at the other end Aaron Finch was struggling to time the ball but Smith’s ability to attack and keep the run-rate rising allowed his partner to find his feet. After becoming just the second Australian player, after David Boon, to score four successive World Cup half-centuries Smith finally made his maiden World Cup century. In the first over of the batting powerplay, the right-handed batsman hit three boundaries, the last a four pulled from outside off that saw him complete a

Summary: Steve Smith hit a century to guide hosts Australia to the World Cup final . His 105 featured 11 fours and two sixes as Australia posted total of 328 . India were unable to respond and were bowled out for 233 . James Faulkner took 3-59, while Johnson and Starc took two each . Australia will play New Zealand in Sunday's final in Melbourne .


A video game fan coughed up blood and dropped dead in a Chinese internet cafe after playing World Of Warcraft for 19 consecutive hours without a break. Wu Tai, 24, went to the unnamed internet cafe in Shanghai to play the latest installment of the role-playing fantasy game alongside other fans of the popular series. CCTV footage shows him sitting in front of the computer and suddenly turning to his left to cough violently, before slumping in his chair and dying in front of shocked fellow gamers. Playing: Wu Tai, 24, went to the unnamed internet cafe in the Chinese capital Shanghai to play the latest installment of the role-playing fantasy game alongside other fans of the popular series . Sick: Footage of the incident shows Mr Wu repeatedly coughing in front of the computer screen before slumping back into his chair . Death: Before the ambulance arrived, Mr Wu collapsed and died while still sitting in front of the computer . Footage of the incident shows Mr Wu repeatedly coughing in front of the computer screen before slumping back into his chair. Horrified fellow gamer Hsin Lo, 20, who was sitting next to him said: 'I suddenly heard him groan and when I turned to see what had happened he was very pale and looked uncomfortable.' 'He was dabbing his mouth with a hankie which had blood on it... I asked him if he was OK and he said he'd felt better and that he would be OK,' he added. Concerned onlookers called an ambulance for Mr Wu, who is understood to have continued playing the video game while waiting for the paramedics, despite clearly being seriously ill. No sign of life: When medical crews arrived they tried to resuscitate Mr Wu but he was already dead . Police clear the internet cafe after Mr Wu collapsed and died having played video games for 19 hours straight . Before the ambulance arrived, Mr Wu was seen looking pale and ill while still sitting in front of the computer. 'I called for an ambulance while my friend went to get some help from staff. But while we waited he just died in front of us, and was nothing for the staff to do,' Mr Hsin said. When medical crews arrived they tried to resuscitate Mr Wu but he was already dead. A police spokesman said: 'An autopsy will determine the cause of death but there seems little doubt his playing on the computer for 19 hours instead of resting contributed to his death.'

Summary: Wu Tai, 24, was seen on CCTV playing video games in an internet cafe . Believed to have played World of Warcraft for 19 hours without a break . Witnesses said he started coughing up blood so they called an ambulance . Mr Wu continued playing video games while waiting for the paramedics . But his coughing became more violent and he slumped back in the chair and died before medical teams arrived at the scene .


Some of Britain's most dramatic bridges are celebrated in a new set of stamps unveiled by Royal Mail. Ten bridges feature in the collection of first-class stamps, while a special postmark will also be issued later today. Royal Mail bosses say the range of 'beautiful and ground-breaking landmarks' tell the story of 'Britain's engineering genius'. Scroll down for video . The stamps feature the ancient Row Bridge (left) in the Lake District and the Peace Bridge (right) in Northern Ireland, which was completed in 2011 . Some of Britain's most dramatic bridges, including the Tarr Steps (left) in Exmoor, Somerset and the Tees Transporter Bridge (right) in Middlesbrough, are celebrated in a new set of stamps unveiled by Royal Mail . Crossings featured on the stamps include Tarr Steps in Exmoor, Somerset and Row Bridge in the Lake District. They also include Pulteney Bridge in Bath and Thomas Telford’s Craigellachie Bridge in Moray, Scotland. The Menai Suspension Bridge linking Anglesey and the mainland of Wales and Robert Stephenson’s High Level Bridge in Newcastle are also featured on stamps. The bridges selected to feature on the stamps include the Royal Border Bridge (left), Berwick-upon-Tweed and Pulteney Bridge in Bath (right) Thomas Telford’s Craigellachie Bridge (left) in Moray, Scotland and Humber Bridge (right) near Scunthorpe are also featured . Others include Royal Border Bridge at Berwick-upon-Tweed, Tees Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough, the 2,220m-long Humber Bridge near Scunthorpe and the Peace Bridge in Northern Ireland. The oldest is the Tarr Steps, which crosses the River Barle in Exmoor National Park and is believed to date from the 15th or 16th century. The Peace Bridge, spanning the River Foyle in Northern Ireland, was completed in 2011. The High Level Bridge (left) over the River Tyne linking Newcastle and Gateshead, and Menai Suspension Bridge (right) linking the island of Anglesey to the mainland in North Wales are also included . The Menai Suspension Bridge, completed in 1826, links the island of Anglesey to the mainland in North Wales, and is described by Royal Mail as one of the most breathtaking ever built in Britain. Andrew Hammond, head of stamps and collectibles at Royal Mail, said: 'The story of Britain’s engineering genius can be found in its bridges. 'These new stamps celebrate 10 beautiful and ground-breaking landmarks that span centuries of our history.' The new stamps will be available from post offices from today.

Summary: Collection of ten new stamps feature some of UK's most dramatic bridges . Royal Mail say designs celebrate the story of Britain's 'engineering genius' Bridges chosen include Tarr Steps in Exmoor and Pulteney Bridge in Bath .


Islamic State continue to maintain their brutal regime in eastern Syria, publicly executing two alleged spies and whipping a man for drinking wine. According to Raqqa is being slaughtered silently, a well known Syrian activist network based in Raqqa, Islamic State executed the two men on charges of working as spies for the Assad regime. Both men were allegedly tried by an Islamic State court and publicly executed somewhere near the Syrian city of Raqqa. Scroll down for video . The victim's head was brutally cut off and shown resting on the back of the severed neck. Their bodies were left unburied somewhere near Raqqa. It is unclear when the men were executed but it is thought that the atrocity was carried out earlier this week. The photos show a large group of Islamic State militants, dressed in military fatigues and carrying weapons, standing in a circle. Forced into the middle of the circle by one of the fighters, the victims are shown blindfolded with their hands tied behind their back. Two IS fighters are shown holding up a large black banner, adorned with the Islamic State logo. Unusually, no local residents can be seen watching the executions, suggesting the savage execution was carried out secretly, away from the main city. Forced to kneel in the arid dirt, the two alleged spies are shown being shot in the back of the head by an IS fighter, wearing a black balaclava. Both men were allegedly tried by an Islamic State court and publicly executed somewhere near the Syrian city of Raqqa. Unusually, no local residents can be seen watching the executions, suggesting the savage execution was carried out secretly, away from the main city. Forced to kneel in the arid dirt, the two alleged spies are shown being shot in the back of the head by an IS fighter, wearing a black balaclava. A closeup action shot of the gunshot was also released, highlighting Islamic State's keenness to boast about its war crimes. The final photo shows one of the bodies of the deceased lying on top of a mount of earth, possibly a freshly filled grave. The victim's head has been brutally cut off and shown resting on the back of the severed neck. The accused punishment was read out over a megaphone by a local IS fighter, informing the crowd that all Muslims are forbidden from drinking alcohol. The punishment was carried out in the Syrian city of Deir ez-Zor, renamed by Islamic State as al-Kheir. Islamic State has also continued to enforce its barbaric region in eastern city of Deir-ezzor. The Islamist group published photos showing a man being publicly whipped for drinking wine. The punishment was carried out in front of a large crowd of local men and children. Few IS fighters appear to be witnessing the event, which was carried out in the centre of the city. The victim's punishment was read out over a megaphone by a local IS fighter, informing the crowd that all Muslims are forbidden from drinking alcohol. Holding his hands in front of

Summary: The two men were found guilty of spying for the Assad regime and were brutally executed . The graphic images show the two men were beheaded and their bodies left unburied . A man was also publicly flogged after he was allegedly caught drinking wine in Deir ezZor .


A 15-year-old who wanted to join Islamic State as a jihadi bride has been revealed to be the fifth girl from Bethnal Green Academy trying to join the extremist group. The teenager, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was stopped from joining the Islamist militants in Iraq and Syria by police on the runway at Heathrow after her plane was grounded. The girl went to the same east London school as Kadiza Sultana, 16, Shamima Begum, 15, and Amira Abase, 15, who fled to join IS fighters last month, the Sunday Telegraph reported. Scroll down for video . The girl went to the same school, Bethnal Green Academy, as Kadiza Sultana, 16, Shamima Begum, 15, and Amira Abase, 15, who fled to join IS fighters last month . The trio (pictured) followed their friend Sharmeena Begum who first went to the Middle East to join IS. All of the girls knew each other well . She boarded a British Airways flight to Istanbul on December 6, without the knowledge of her parents, months before her schoolmates made their successful attempt. Her plane was held as it taxied for take-off and was turned around at the last minute. All four of the aspiring jihadists followed their friend Sharmeena Begum who first went to the Middle East to join IS. All of the girls knew each other well. The unknown Bethnal Green Academy pupil was one of five others from the school to be given travel bans to stop them from going to Syria this week. The court orders showed a total of eight students from the same Academy in Tower Hamlets had showed an interest in Islamic fanaticism. A judge banned five girls – three of whom are 16 and two 15 – from travelling abroad after they showed an interest in going to Syria. The court orders showed a total of eight students from the same Academy in Tower Hamlets had showed an interest in Islamic fanaticism . He ordered their passports to be taken off them and for them to be made wards of the court. Despite repeated claims by the families of the teenaged girls now in Syria that they had no idea of their children’s plans, it emerged, also this week, that the father of Amira Abase held extremist views. In 2012 Abase Hussen marched on the US embassy with hate preacher Anjem Choudary and one of the murderers of Fusilier Lee Rigby. In 2012 Abase Hussen (pictured) marched on the US embassy with hate preacher Anjem Choudary and one of the murderers of Fusilier Lee Rigby . He was pictured burning an American flag but had spoken emotionally of his daughter’s disappearance, issuing aplea for her safe return. Later, in an extraordinary exchange at the home affairs select committee, Mr Hussen, denied even knowing what Islamic radicalisation was. Last month he gave evidence to Parliament, refusing to accept any responsibility for the three schoolgirls’ actions, instead seeking to blame the police, teachers, Turkish officials and others.

Summary: Teenager stopped from joining from joining IS after plane held at Heathrow . 15-year-old went to same school as three who fled to Syria last month . They and other girl all attended Bethnal Green Academy in east London . Total of eight from the academy shown to have had interest in extremism .


This morning observers across Europe were treated to a rare solar eclipse as the moon passed across the face of the sun and obscured it almost entirely from view. But while many, in the UK especially, had to contend with clouds, plenty of images captured the event – and an odd black spot on the sun. While it might have looked like a speck of dust at first, this was actually a sunspot on the solar surface, caused by a concentration of magnetic fields. Scroll down for video . People in the UK were treated to a partial solar eclipse this morning. But several observers spotted some strange black dots on the sun (shown). These were sunspots, caused by concentrations of magnetic fields. They are sometimes associated with eruptions such as solar flares . Sunspots are fairly common, with the number on the surface correlating with how active the sun is. They occur when a concentration of magnetic fields causes the surface temperature to reduce, making a specific section stand out from the surroundings. They range hugely in size, from just 10 miles (16km) to 100,000 miles (160,000km) - big enough to be seen from Earth without a telescope, and more than ten times the size of our planet. Sunspots are regions where powerful magnetic fields emanate from the sun . These magnetic fields can get wound up so tightly that they rise up from inside the Sun, and the sunspots mark the points where this happens. They are much colder than the rest of the sun's surface and usually last a few days before disappearing. They have a temperature of anywhere from 2,700 to 4,200°C (4,890 to 7,590°F), compared to 5,500°C (9,930°F) for the surrounding solar material, which is why they are so visible. Sunspots are also sometimes the source of eruptions on the sun, namely solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs), all of which are linked to magnetic fields. The sun goes through a periodic change in activity known as a solar cycle, which has an average duration of 11 years, which also changes the frequency of sunspots. Sunspots should not be confused with coronal holes, regions of the corona - an aura of plasma around the sun - where the magnetic field reaches out into space rather than looping back down onto the surface. Sunspots (previous Nasa image shown) are fairly common, with the number on the surface correlating with how active the sun is. They occur when a concentration of magnetic fields causes the surface temperature to reduce, making a specific section stand out from the surroundings . Some observers took to Twitter to express their views on the sunspots, which were spotted in live footage showing the moon passing across the face of the sun . Others bemoaned the cloud coverage in the UK, which meant that many observers were unable to actually see the event at all. There were more than 10,000 mentions of the eclipse per minute on Twitter, according to social media monitoring company Brandwatch . The sun goes through a periodic change

Summary: People in the UK were treated to a partial solar eclipse this morning . But several observers spotted some strange black dots on the sun . These were sunspots, caused by concentrations of magnetic fields . They are sometimes associated with eruptions such as solar flares . And they can be more than ten times as big as Earth .


A year after a mudslide killed 43 people in Washington state, community members gathered on Sunday for a moment of silence and prayer for those lost in worst natural disaster in Snohomish County history. Families, search-and-rescue team members, comfort dogs and other community members gathered on Washington Highway 530 at a ceremony for victims of a mudslide that struck one year ago in Oso, Washington. Names of the deceased were read off one by one as a bell toll marked each one who was killed on March 22, 2014 about 55 miles northeast of Seattle. Scroll down for video . Families, search and rescue team members, comfort dogs, and other community members gather on Washington Highway 530 at a ceremony for victims of a mudslide that struck one year ago in Oso, Washington . A man grieves while reading messages on a highway barrier at the ceremony to honor the 43 killed in last year's mudslide . Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of the devastating mudslide killed 43 and destroyed Washington Highway 530 . Even as the land recovers, however, many of those affected by the mudslide say their nerves continue to be jangled by unresolved lawsuits, pending legislation, difficulties accessing relief funds and a parade of disaster site gawkers and profiteers. Though grass is finally sprouting, Don Young continues to clear his fields of debris, such as home siding and insulation, that is a bitter reminder of the tragedy. 'We should get growth this spring so we don't have to see this scar we've been looking at,' Young, 55, said as he recalled watching the approaching torrent. 'You don't want to keep re-living the damn thing, you know?' Amid an anniversary weekend of prayers, commemorations and a solemn moment of silence, families of victims and survivors say it is hard to reconcile themselves to their losses. 'There is healing that still needs to happen,' Oso Fire Chief Willy Harper said. 'There are a lot of emotions right now, sometimes they are right there on your face, and sometimes they are just below the surface.' The mudslide destroyed much of the area, pictured here, just ten days after on April 2, 2014. Though the land is recovering, residents of the area are still facing challenges . A flag is still present in the area and grass is beginning to grow. But those affected by the mudslide say their nerves continue to be jangled by unresolved lawsuits, pending legislation, difficulties accessing relief funds and a parade of disaster site gawkers and profiteers . The Washington state legislature is considering a transport package that includes funds of $36million over 12 years for laser mapping of landslide-prone areas. Bills would require the state to build a public database of laser-mapped areas and hazards, and tweak state law to let firefighters respond to all kinds of catastrophes, including landslides. A December 2014 report found the Washington State Patrol was unable to send in firefighters following the slide after a state lawyer said dispatching them would violate state law. At the epicenter of the disaster, a street

Summary: A devastating mudslide destroyed Oso, Washington on March 22, 2014 . It was the worst natural disaster in Snohomish County history . One-year memorial included a tree-planting ceremony to honor victims . Those affected by the mudslide say they are still dealing with aftermath . Families of victims and survivors say it is hard to accept their losses .


A drug smuggler was caught carrying £180,000 of cocaine stuffed in her huge 46D bra. Nola Williams, 47, was found with the stash after she arrived at Gatwick on a BA flight from Kingston, Jamaica, with a child and accomplice Raymond Goodison in January last year. But despite being on licence for a previous jail sentence for drugs, Goodison was bailed and has since fled the country. Busted: Williams stashed a 1kg of high purity cocaine in her 46D bra - worth almost £200,000 at street value . Drug smugglers: Nola Williams (left) was found with 1kg of cocaine stuffed in her bra after arriving at Gatwick Airport. Her accomplice Raymond Goodison (right) fled the UK after being bailed . The pair were arrested as they boarded a train from the airport to Victoria station in central London. A strip search revealed a kilogram of cocaine stitched into the cups of Williams' bra. Goodison had used the woman as a 'mule' the court heard, as he was sentenced to 13 years in his absence. It is believed that he may now be in Jamaica or the US. He was convicted of smuggling cocaine while Williams pleaded guilty to the same charge. Judge Jeffery Blackett, sentencing Goodison at Croydon Crown Court, said: 'This man Raymond Goodison was, effectively, charged with importing over a kilo of cocaine into this country. 'He used Miss Williams, there's no doubt about that, so she could sew the drugs into her bra. 'She came through customs, with a child and then the offence was discovered.' He continued: 'There's no doubt I can infer, that he played a leading role in this drug importation. Defence: Williams claims she is not a drug smuggler but a victim of human trafficking and is yet to be sentenced. Above, the cocaine found in her bra . 'He was convicted before and he was sentenced to ten years for a similar offence and he recently had been involved in the supply of drugs. 'He was a man who was said to be unemployed but had significant assets.' He added that the money would have come from drug dealing. Williams, of Stockwell, south London, was also due to be sentenced. However, her barrister insisted that she had been a victim of human trafficking, so the judge adjourned her sentencing to allow more evidence to be gathered about the claims. Sentencing Goodison, Judge Blackett continued: 'He was on license for his most recent drugs offence, the drugs were of high purity and he was using Miss Williams, whatever her status, as a mule. 'She was with a child when she came through Gatwick.' He continued: 'The prosecution are correct to say there is no mitigation for this offence.' During Goodison's trial, prosecutor Louis French said: 'The amount we are talking about is nearly a kilo of quite high quality, about 71 per cent purity and that 973g would, if it were sold on the street, would be worth about £180,000. Williams was able to get through customs with the drugs stuffed in her bra (as

Summary: Nola Williams, 47, found with stash after arriving at Gatwick from Jamaica . She was arrested with accomplice Raymond Goodison while boarding train . A strip search revealed almost 1kg of high purity cocaine stuffed in her bra . Both were bailed and Goodison, previously jailed for drugs, fled the UK . Williams claims she was victim of human trafficking and has not yet been sentenced .


Brazil legend Romario has backed Barcelona striker Neymar to break the country's long-standing goalscoring record currently held by Pele. Neymar is already the fifth highest scorer in Brazil's history with 42 goals in 60 caps behind only Pele (77), Ronaldo (62), Romario (55) and Zico (48). But the Barcelona forward is still only 23 years of age, and Romario thinks he will one day break the great Pele's record. Barcelona forward Neymar has scored 42 goals in 60 appearances so far for Brazil . Romario thinks the 23-year-old is capable of surpassing Pele's all-time goalscoring record . Pele, pictured in Mexico City after winning the 1970 World Cup , scored 77 times for Brazil . Romario told Folha de Sao Paulo: 'I think because of his age, though he still has others to topple, Neymar will become top goalscorer in Brazil's history, surpassing Pele. 'It wouldn't hurt if Neymar leapfrogged me in the list. I left my mark on history and now it's his turn.' Romario played 70 times for Brazil during his long playing career and was part of the team that won the 1994 World Cup in the United States.

Summary: Neymar has scored 42 times in 60 appearances for Brazil . Pele leads Brazil's all-time scoring list with 77 goals . Romario thinks the 23-year-old will surpass Pele's record .


Suki Waterhouse skipped fashion week in favour of spending time in Hollywood but her younger doppelganger is keeping her spot on the catwalk warm in her absence. Immy Waterhouse, Suki's 20-year-old sister, made her catwalk debut in the Ashley Williams AW15 show and now she's landed a top fashion campaign, too. Immy stars in the new Helmer campaign launching the Shevy clutch - and is the ultimate Seventies siren in the shoot. Immy Waterhouse rocks flares and curly hair in the new Seventies-inspired Helmer campaign . Rocking perfect curls, flawless skin and super wide fit flares, Immy proves her worth as a fledgling model in her first-ever accessories campaign. The brand, which is loved by Amber Le Bon, Natalie Dormer and Halle Berry, is thrilled to have the burgeoning clothes horse on board and it's just the latest in a string of coups for the model. Suki's younger doppelganger is proving to be a serious contender in the fashion industry . Immy is the ultimate Seventies siren as she launches the brand's Shevy clutch . She also starred in a modelling campaign for Asda's George's G21 Talent label, a collection of clothing designed by young designers handpicked from Graduate Fashion Week, last June. She has also lent her good looks to campaigns for Urban Outfitters, Coast and Asda. Immy is represented by TESS Model Management, who also have her sister Suki on their books . This the latest coup for the clothes horse, who has also lent her good looks to Asda's George's G21 Talent label, a collection of clothing designed by young designers handpicked from Graduate Fashion Week . Immy recently spoke about her sister saying that, like Suki, she's not typical height-wise for a model and explained how her sister told her to forget about those stereotypes . Clearly keen to follow in her older sister's fashionable footsteps, Immy says that Suki's success has inspired her own career. 'Suki has shown me that hard work pays off and rejection is a big part of it,' she told Vogue. 'Like Suki, I'm not typical height-wise for a model (Immy is 6ft 5) - so she advised me to just forget about those stereotypes.' Immy's agency hail her 'a fantastic young actress and model' and she's already proving them right . Immy is the younger sister of Suki Waterhouse, who is dating Hollywood heartthrob, Bradley Cooper . Immy pictured, left, this month walking in the Ashley Williams show and, right, at the Burberry show .

Summary: Immy, 20, stars in Helmer campaign . Walked in London fashion week in Ashley Williams show . Says sister Suki taught her that hard work pays off .


Karim Benzema has opened up at his relationship with former Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho, as he admits that criticism spurred him on to become a much better footballer. The Frenchman signed for the Spanish giants from Lyon in 2009 and was joined at the club by the 'Special One' a year later - with the two of them failing to see eye to eye from the get go. Benzema had felt hard done by Mourinho's scathing comments - where he was labelled as lazy - but admits that it helped him develop into the player he is today. Karim Benzema (right) admits that Jose Mourinho's criticism has made him into a much better footballer . He told Al Jazeera Sport: 'I have had criticism ever since I signed for Real Madrid. 'I really think it is something that has happened since I came to Real where I cannot make a bad pass or have a bad game. 'At the start, it hurt me, but I am used to it now. It affects my family more. I knew that I was being criticised, that Mourinho criticised me, but it was his way of making me react. The Chelsea boss labelled the Frenchman as 'lazy' and singled him out in the media after his performances . 'Actually, after that, I became mad. I worked as much as I could. Now, I come in before everyone else, I have treatment, I go to the gym, and I am the last to leave after training.' While Mourinho had a successful tenure in terms of trophies and halting Barcelona's dominance in Spain, he was also involved in a number of spats with some of their stars. Public fall outs with Sergio Ramos and Iker Casillas all but ended his time at the Bernabeu before he returned to England to manage Chelsea once again. The striker has 13 goals so far this season as the La Liga title race hots up between Madrid and Barcelona .

Summary: Karim Benzema has revealed Jose Mourinho's criticism spurred him on . The Real Madrid star was labelled as 'lazy' by his former boss . But Benzema admits the comments have made him a better player . Click here for all the latest Real Madrid news .


It has taken $70million at box offices across the US in its opening weekend - but Cinderella is facing an online backlash over the lead character's 'unnaturally small' waist. The Disney remake of the classic fairy tale stars English actress Lily James who has revealed she was on a liquid diet at times during filming while wearing a tight-fitting corset for the role. The $95million live-action fantasy ran in to controversy even before its release date amid accusations that digital trickery had been used to alter the 25-year-old actress's waist to make it appear smaller. Scroll down for video . Actress Lily James revealed she was on a liquid diet at times during filming because she was wearing a tight-fitting corset for the role . Hitting back: Last week Miss James (pictured as Cinderella) hit out at 'upsetting' and 'boring' criticism of her tiny waist in the movie . Miss James (pictured at the World Premiere of Disney's Cinderella insisted her slim look was achieved with the use of a corset alone . This was denied by Walt Disney Pictures and the film's director 54-year-old Sir Kenneth Branagh, while a representative for Miss James insisted the look was achieved with the use of a corset alone. But the row continued on Twitter today after the movie's public release, with many people critical of just how effective the item proved to be at shrinking her waist and others even calling for fans to boycott the movie. Rochelle Schattner wrote: 'Boycott #Cinderella by Disney for making Cinderella's waist disturbing to look at and setting up unrealistic expectations.' Another Twitter user, Kyla, said: 'What I gleaned from the new Cinderella is that if you're docile and nice to rats, you too can have a waist the circumference of a Coke can.' Controversy: Twitter users have gone online to question the size of the lead character's waistline . Some have even called for fans to boycott the movie claiming Cinderella's tiny waistline sets up 'unrealistic expectations' Backlash: Some complained that Cinderella's small waist was not 'setting a positive example for girls in today's society . Others described Cinderella's waist as 'nearly non-existent' as the Twitter backlash continued over the weekend . Janelle Walker added: 'Pretty sure Lily James's corset made her waist 4 inches round in #Cinderella. Not setting a positive example for girls in today's society.' A review of the film by vox.com was also critical of Cinderella's tiny waist. 'What's crazy about this version is that Cinderella ends up with a supernaturally thin waist, thanks to a corset that James has complained wouldn't let her swallow whole foods,' the review said. 'Is it just me, or is the animated Cinderella's waist actually slightly larger? And even if it's not, it's still weird to try to get an adult human being down to cartoon proportions. 'The message seems clear. On the most magical night of her life, Cinderella's waist is size negative two.' The row continued on Twitter today with many people critical of how effective the corset proved to be at shrinking Lily James's

Summary: Cinderella took $70m at US box office on its opening weekend . But some have hit out over the tiny waist of lead actress Lily James, 25 . She went on liquid diet at times during filming because of her tight corset . Twitter users have described her waist in the film as 'nearly non-existent' One user even called for fans to boycott the $95million live-action fantasy .


Social media users have labelled a construction sign hanging on a metal fence outside the Melbourne Immigration Museum which read 'Keep Out' as a 'poignant coincidence'. The museum, which documents immigration history and provides educational programs, is currently undergoing repair after damage to it's exterior and had placed metal barricades around it's main entrance with the sign. A photo of the situation was uploaded to social media with the caption, 'It's a small museum, but it really captures the Australian spirit,' sparking a flurry of comments over the situation which was 'thick with irony'. A picture of a 'Keep Out' sign on a fence outside the Melbourne Immigration Museum was posted on Twitter . While one Twitter user commented that the area 'look[ed] like a jail...', another wrote 'Spoiler alert: that's the exhibit'. 'Sponsored by the Abbott government,' and 'I assumed it was the new Tony Abbott wing,' said others about the appearance of the Museum, which is located on Flinders Street in the Old Customs House. 'Well, first we'll capture you in the street and send you to wait forever in a disused art gallery in the next town,' commented one Facebook user. 'An embarrassing blight on our Country, there is zero justification for the aggressive attitude towards asylum seekers!' said another. The sign was quickly taken down and replaced with a sign that says 'Authorised Personnel Only . The Melbourne Immigration Museum documents immigration history and provides educational programs . The Immigration Museum was quick to respond to social media comments, and reported that it's exterior was being attended to. 'Uh oh! A small part of the coat of arms above the main entrance to the Immigration Museum broke. We’re in the process of getting it fixed, but we are open as usual,' the Museum's official Facebook page posted. The 'Keep Out' sign was quickly taken down by personnel from the Museum and replaced with a sign that says 'Authorised Personnel Only'. 'It is business as usual at the Immigration Museum. Two of the three entrances on Flinders St and the two side entrances are open to the public,' said a spokesperson from the Museum. The Museum, which was founded in 1998, hosts travelling exhibitions as well as permanent documentation of Australia's immigration history. 'Can you fix doors? I hear the Immigration Museum may have a job opening'.

Summary: The Melbourne Immigration Museum closed it's front entrance for repair . The sign attached to the metal fence read 'Keep Out' A photo of the situation was uploaded to social media with the caption: 'It's a small museum, but it really captures the Australian spirit' Social media users labelled the incident ironic and poignant, and said that the fence was part of an exhibition . The sign was taken down and replaced shortly after .


The Netflix catalogue appears to have been leaked online a day before the streaming service is due to launch in Australia. Images that claim to show the TV shows and movies that will be on offer were posted to Reddit, listing titles including popular U.S. series House Of Cards and Orange Is The New Black and Australian shows including Rake and Redfern Now. A Netflix spokesman would not confirm if the images were authentic, or comment on whether the company released them, telling Daily Mail Australia: 'We're not commenting on that supposed leak'. Scroll down for video . Images that appear to show the TV shows and movies that will be on offer by Netflix were posted to Reddit . The service launches on Tuesday charging $8.99 per month for a single screen, $11.99 for two screens and $14.99 for ultra-definition on four screens . But on Monday Netflix officially outlined its pricing scheme, and confirmed House Of Cards and Orange Is The New Black would be among its key TV shows on offer. The service launches on Tuesday charging $8.99 per month for a single screen (standard definition), $11.99 for two screens (high definition) and $14.99 for ultra definition on four screens. This makes Netflix's lowest offering the cheapest TV streaming option on the market. But competitor Stan – a joint partnership between Fairfax and the Nine Network – charges $10 per month for HD streaming on three screens. Like Netflix, this is inclusive of TV shows and movies. Stan's exclusive series include Breaking Bad spin-off Better Call Saul, season six of Community and Transparent along with a number of Channel Nine shows. Presto - a Foxtel-Seven West Media partnership - charges $9.99 per month for TV shows or movies only, or $14.99 for both. All packages are standard definition. Presto carries Channel Seven content and a number of older HBO and Showtime series including The Sopranos, Sex And The City and Dexter but most of those networks' series still in production - including HBO's Game Of Thrones - are not included. All three SVOD (subscription video on demand) services are offering a free month trial. Netflix will stream a range of titles from companies including Warner Bros., BBC, FOX, NBC Universal, Village Roadshow Entertainment, Beyond Distribution, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and The Walt Disney Company. Orange Is The New Black will be available online on Netflix, but will also screen on Foxtel . Acclaimed series House Of Cards is available in Australia exclusively via Netflix . NETFLIX . Price: One screen - $8.99; two screens - $11.99; four screens - $14.99 . Video resolution: One screen - standard definition; two screens - high definition; four screens - ultra definition . Exclusive content: Orange Is The New Black (exclusive to SVOD in Australia, will screen on Foxtel), House Of Cards, Bloodline, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Sense8, Grace and Frankie, Marvel's Daredevil, Disney films and TV shows . STAN . Price: Three screens - $10 . Video resolution: High definition . Exclusive content: Better Call Saul, Community, Transparent, Mozart in the Jungle, Dig,

Summary: Netflix will launch on Tuesday charging subscribers $8.99 per month . This makes it the cheapest TV streaming service on the market, undercutting competitors Stan, Presto and Quickflix by $1 per month . Like other TV streaming services, Netflix is offering a free month trial . But most Aussies still say they're not willing to pay for TV content .


England's friendly came with a Turin cloud for Manchester United as Chris Smalling was forced off before the end of the first-half. His injury curse seemed to strike again when he crumpled under a challenge and was unable to continue. Michael Carrick came on and Phil Jones curtailed his midfield experiment, which had not been going especially well, and dropped into defence. Chris Smalling had to be substituted against Italy on Tuesday night as the England defender felt unwell . Smalling crouches down on the ground before the half-time whistle at the Juventus Stadium in Turin . Smalling looked groggy as he trudged down the tunnel, but a spokesman from the Football Association said he was unwell, rather than injured. Manchester United will be hopeful he can be back in action quickly because his form has been excellent recently. Ahead of the eve of the game, Smalling agreed that he felt as if he was in the form of his career having won the trust of Louis van Gaal at Manchester United. 'The manager has shown a lot of faith in me and especially in these last couple of months,' said Smalling ahead of the game. 'I have stayed fit. The manager has chosen me and I am enjoying my football. Smalling is escorted off the pitch as Michael Carrick came on to replace the young centre back . The former Fulham defender has been in fine form for Manchester United in recent weeks .

Summary: Chris Smalling started for England alongside Phil Jagielka in defence . Manchester United youngster forced off before half-time in Turin . Fears that it was head injury but FA spokesman says he was unwell . Smalling has been in fine form under Louis van Gaal in recent weeks .


An Alabama official says a state agency has closed an inquiry into whether the deal to publish Harper Lee's upcoming novel involved financial fraud. Some in Lee's hometown of Monroeville questioned whether the 88-year-old To Kill A Mockingbird author was capable of consenting to the second novel's publication. She has only ever released the one novel, in 1960, which was a Pulitzer Prize-winner and resounding literary classic, and has repeatedly refused to release anything anything over the last 50 years. After publisher HaperCollins announced a second book - Go Set A Watchman, which was written before To Kill A Mockingbird but is set 20 years afterward - a longtime friend came forward claiming Lee is mostly deaf, blind and in poor health. Others questioned whether her mental health was sound enough to make such a decision. Scroll down for video . Cleared: Controversy over the mental state of author Harper Lee - which has raged since it was announced last month she would publish a second book more than half-a-century after To Kill A Mockingbird - has been quelled followed an investigation in her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama . However Alabama Securities Commission Director Joseph Borg said Thursday his agency reviewed the matter at the Department of Human Resources' request, and that Lee answered questions to an investigator's satisfaction. They have since closed the file. A high-ranking state official said DHR opened its investigation after the second novel's announcement. The status of the DHR investigation was unclear. The official wasn't authorized to speak publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. The New York Times reported this week that investigators interviewed staff at the Meadows assisted living facility where Lee resides, as well as friends and acquaintances. A doctor who asked to remain anonymous said he had filed a complaint after knowing Lee for two years and believing her infirm. Investigator: interviewed staff at the Meadows assisted living facility where Lee resides, as well as friends and acquaintances . He said he had been told she was mostly incapable of communication. Such investigations can involve law enforcement if financial exploitation can be shown. One person speaking to the Times anonymously said Lee seemed to understand the investigators and give clear responses. As the investigation continues, people have argued for several different pictures of Lee: funny, depressed, witty, confused, or even varying from day to day. She reportedly had a stroke in 2007 resulting in health and vision problems. 'It’s a call only God or a doctor can make,' attorney Philip Sanchez, who was a pallbearer for older sister Alice's funeral, told the Times. I am more concerned that Nelle is content than the discussion of her cognizance.' Accounts of Lee's mental and physical state have been contradictory over the last few years, but intensified recently after HarperCollins announced her second book, . A friend of Lee, Wayne Flynt, said he visited her recently and found her mentally cogent. But he agreed she had some health issues, telling him 'I'm not so sure anymore,' in response to a congratulations on the new book. Lee

Summary: Publisher HaperCollins announced new book by Lee, 88, last month . Many questioned whether she wanted to follow-up to her classic 'To Kill a Mockingbird' after more than 50 years of rejecting such offers . Accounts of Lee's health have often been contradictory . She suffered a stroke in 2007, impairing her mental health and vision . Alabama Securities Commission launched a case . Investigators say she answered their questions satisfactorily . Go Set A Watchman was written before Mockingbird in the 1950s . The manuscript was presumed lost but turned up last year .


Trolled: Nick Robinson has been attacked by online trolls after revealing he has lung cancer . Veteran broadcaster Nick Robinson has been abused online after announcing he is battling cancer. The BBC said at the weekend that its political editor is to take time off to have a tumour removed from his lung. But he was immediately the subject of vile abuse online from Twitter trolls who accused him of both pro-Tory bias and anti-SNP sentiment. Stephen Smyth, whose Twitter ‘handle’ – his online name – includes an SNP logo, sent a message reading ‘karma’ direct to Mr Robinson, 51, and the BBC. Other Twitter users described Mr Smyth as an SNP member and urged the party to expel him. Last night, the SNP had not confirmed or denied if he was a member. Phoenix45blog – the 45 seemingly a reference to the percentage who voted Yes – wrote: ‘A bit of chemotherapy would do the biased beeb man good.’ This prompted widespread condemnation on the site, with posters calling it ‘vile’ and ‘disgusting’. One, Alex, tweeted: ‘You are one sad individual.’ Initially, phoenix45blog replied: ‘Nope, I’m quite happy about this news.’ But he later changed his mind, tweeting: ‘I apologise unreservedly for the prior tweet. It was tasteless. I wish you a speedy recovery Nick. #contrite.’ Jimmy James – whose Twitter profile sports the number 45 – said that ‘diagnosis aside’ Mr Robinson was an “****hole”. It was not just cybernats who were guilty of abuse. Maenad Nanna tweeted from Wales: ‘Self-respecting lung tumour wants removing from mendacious @BBCNews Tory shill Nick Robinson.’ When Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted he wished Mr Robinson well, one individual replied that he was a ‘little Englander scumbag like that **** Cameron’. A second tweet responding to the same message said: ‘Looks like @DavidCameron’s director of communications is off sick, poor man.’ Sick: Two of the vile messages sent to the BBC political editor after he announced he has cancer . The comments were widely condemned – including by the SNP. Former Labour First Minister Lord McConnell said they were ‘sick’. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tweeted her support, wishing Mr Robinson a speedy recovery. The presenter became a hate figure among some Nationalists during the referendum campaign, with protesters outside BBC Scotland’s Glasgow headquarters calling for him to be sacked for what they saw as biased coverage. At the time, Alex Salmond refused to condemn them, calling the demonstrations ‘joyous’. During the referendum campaign, the SNP was constantly embarrassed by the online army of cybernats. JK Rowling and David Bowie were two of many who earned their wrath for speaking out in favour of the Union. Dispute: The SNP had a public spat with Robinson, 51, during the campaign, with dozens of members making official complaints and some even calling him a 'liar' in banners as they paraded through Glasgow's streets . Last night, Scottish politicians warned such abuse threatened to silence democratic debate in the run-up to May’s General Election. A Scottish Labour spokesman said: ‘These tweets are beneath contempt. There is no place

Summary: Journalist recently announced diagnosis and will take leave for treatment . Among sick tweets was 'chemotherapy would do biased Beeb man good' The Scottish National Party has distanced itself from the vile comments . Tweets attributed to Cybernats - extreme online backers of Yes campaign .


The University of Mary Washington has suspended activities for its men's rugby team after officials there said an audio recording captured some team members chanting a song with lyrics that seemed to condone abuse toward women and even necrophilia. In an email to the university community on March 19, president Rick Hurley said the school imposed sanctions because the team's actions violated its code of conduct for club sports. According to the school, the recording featured several team members at an off-campus party at the end of the fall semester. Officials say the chant contained sexually explicit, derogatory and violent language. Scroll down for video . Sick: The University of Mary Washington rugby club has been indefinitely suspended after a recording of members singing a song about raping a dead prostitute leaked online . Finally found a wh*** (Finally found a wh***!) She was right and dead. (She was right and dead!) Well God d*** son of a b**** we're gonna get it in! (God d*** son of a b**** we're gonna get it in!) Finally got it in (Finally got it in!) Wiggle it all about (Wiggle it all about!) God d*** son of a b**** I couldn't get it out (God d*** son of a b**** we couldn't get it out!) Finally got it out (Finally got it out!) It was red and sore (It was red and sore!) Moral of the story is never f*** a wh***! Source . 'Finally found a whore,' begins the call and response song. ' She was right and dead...Well g** d*** son of a b**** we're gonna get it in!' The November 2014 incident was recorded by a male partygoer--sans video--with a phone and uploaded to YouTube, Jezebel reports. It was soon reported to the administrations. In the months thereafter, the school's chapter of Feminists United got involved, with their president Paige McKinsey writing an opinion piece in the school paper when the club decided initial sanctions against the team weren't enough. 'As soon as Feminists United started affecting change on campus, we were faced with aggression and hatred,' McKinsey wrote, saying the group was attacked anonymously through the app Yik Yak. The group perservered, however, and in early March, they publicly released a transcript of the chant. With still no response, the group took things a step further by releasing audio of the chant to several news outlets on March 18. That same day, President Hurley informed the team of their punishment. Some students have been exposed to the 'offensive and lurid lyrics due to posting by others on social media,' Hurley wrote. Feminists United: The UMW Feminists United chapter fought for the team to be punished. They were targeted by members of the student body, who attacked them through the anonymous app Yik Yak . At an off-campus party at the close of the fall 2014 semester, several members of theUMW men's rugby club engaged in a chant that contained sexually explicit, derogatory, and violent language. Some students have now been exposed to those offensive and lurid lyrics due to posting

Summary: The president of the University of Mary Washington in Federicksburg, Virginia suspended its rugby club indefinitely starting March 19 . Audio emerged from a rubgy party last fall in which men can be heard saying 'Finally found a whore, she was right and dead' A clash soon broke out, one that seemed to coalesce in the rubgy team versus the Feminists United club and the team eventually lost . In addition to losing their club privileges, the team members have been required to attend sexual assault training classes .


A single mother living in Silicon Valley has told how she's been forced to move into a single garage measuring around 250-square-feet as rent continues to skyrocket. Nicole Jones now pays $1,000 per month - around one-fourth of the average San Francisco rent - to live in the tiny space with her 18-month-old daughter and she also has a son on the way. The converted home in suburban San Mateo includes a central space which is utilized as a living room, kitchen, bedroom and dining room. In the back, there is a toilet and stand-up shower. 'There's no playing sports or little soccer games down the hallway, because this is it. What you see is what you get,' Jones half-jokingly told CNN. Scroll down for video . Home, sweet home: A single mother living in Silicon Valley has told how she's been forced to move into a single garage measuring around 250-square-feet as rent continues to skyrocket . Temporary solution: Nicole Jones now pays $1,000 per month - around one-fourth of the average San Francisco rent - to live in the tiny space with her 18-month-old daughter and she also has a son on the way . Using the space: The converted home in suburban San Mateo includes a central space which is utilized as a living room, kitchen, bedroom and dining room. In the back, there is a toilet and stand-up shower . Sadness: 'There's no playing sports or little soccer games down the hallway, because this is it. What you see is what you get,' Jones half-jokingly told CNN . She explained that she used to live in a normal apartment but was forced to downgrade after losing her job. The Californian has since found employment, but with rental prices continuing to creep up, she has decided to stay put for now. In a bid to make the garage cosy she has installed a gas fire and dark wood flooring. A microwave grill perches on top of a clothes cabinet, and a stroller sits next to the television. Jones' bed doubles up as a couch. The other downside to Jones' abode, along with the lack of space, is that there is no easy way to get inside. Each time she enters, she must crane up the entire garage front door, with all of her possessions on show. Although, she is still paying a substantial amount of rent, Jones compares herself to a homeless person. Cramped: Jones' garage includes a small toilet space with cleaning products tucked into alcoves . Rub-a-dub-dub: There is also a stand-up shower but no bathtub - Jones says the wash area is 'very small' Frugal living: Jones adds that along with rent she has to fork out for transportation and daycare which leaves her with little spare at the end of the month . 'I didn't know much about homelessness before,' she said. 'Honestly, I thought homeless people were panhandlers or people on the street that were hungry and cold and drug addicts and alcoholics who didn't want to do anything for themselves.' Jones adds that

Summary: Nicole Jones lives in the tiny space with her 18-month-old daughter and she also has a son on the way . The converted home in suburban San Mateo includes a central space which is utilized as a living room, kitchen, bedroom and dining room . In the back, there is a toilet and stand-up shower . Jones says she used to live in a normal apartment but was forced to downgrade after losing her job . Although she has found work, she is going to stay put for now . The average property rent in San Mateo is $3,608, according to the real estate firm Zillow.com .


Virginia's governor is asking for an investigation into how a college student ended up bloodied during an arrest outside of a bar early Wednesday morning. Martese Johnson, a junior at University of Virginia, was arrested on charges of obstruction of justice without force, and public swearing or intoxication after being denied entry to a campus-area bar. Governor Terry McAuliffe's office released a statement Wednesday that called for state police to examine 'the use of force' by liquor control officers. In a video obtained by student newspaper The Cavalier Daily, a bystander shouts that Johnson's head is bleeding and Johnson is heard yelling: 'I go to UVA. You f******* racists. ... How did this happen?' A group called Concerned Black Students circulated a statement saying that Johnson did not resist during questioning or his arrest outside of Trinity Irish Pub and received 10 stitches in his head after the arrest. McAuliffe said he is 'concerned by the reports of this incident' at UVA - which is one of the most prestigious public universities in the country. Scroll down for video . Seeing red: A photo taken of the arrest shows Martese Johnson being held down by police with blood on his face . Martese Johnson is an honor student at the prestigious university. He was left with 10 stitches following the altercation with police . Johnson's attorney Daniel Watkins said in a statement ABC officers forced Johnson to the ground, 'striking his head on the pavement and causing him to bleed profusely from the gash on his head.' 'The uniformed ABC Agents observed and approached the individual after he was refused entry to a licensed establishment,' Virginia ABC stated in a press release. 'A determination was made by the agents to further detain the individual based on their observations and further questioning.' Johnson serves on the Honor Committee at University of Virginia, is a member of the historically black Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and serves as leadership development chair of the UVA Black Student Alliance. Though he's a college junior, Johnson is under the legal drinking age. According to Charlottesville General District Court records, Johnson was charged with obstruction of justice without force, and public swearing or intoxication. He was treated at the hospital before being released. Busted up: Johnson is shown in his booking photo with blood coming from his forehead, which required 10 stitches to close, according to a statement from Concerned Black Students . Honor Committee: Johnson is an elected member of the Honor Committee at UVA as well as leadership development chair of the UVA Black Student Alliance . Knocked down: A video shows at least three officers kneeling over Johnson while he's pinned to the ground, and bleeding from a gash on his head . The ABC told the Associated Press that the agents involved have been placed in on desk duty for the remainder of the state police investigation. This isn't the first time that ABC agents working in Charlottesville, where UVA's campus is located, have been called out for overreach. In 2014, a UVA student was

Summary: Governor Terry McAuliffe's office asked for state police to conduct a probe . Martese Johnson, a junior and member of UVA's Honor Committee was arrested after being denied entry to Trinity Irish Pub early Wednesday . Virginia ABC has put the officers on administrative duty while the matter is investigated . Johnson went to the hospital and received 10 stitches, according a student group, and a bloody photo circulated after his arrest .


Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan will miss the remainder of the World Cup with a pelvis injury. Left-armer Irfan, who has taken eight wickets in five matches so far, underwent an MRI scan after sitting out Pakistan's seven-wicket win over Ireland on Sunday with pain in his hip. After an initial scan proved inconclusive on Monday, Irfan underwent further tests on Tuesday where it was confirmed the seven-foot bowler had suffered 'an obvious stress fracture in the pelvis', according to a Pakistan Cricket Board statement. Mohammad Irfan will take no further part in the World Cup after scans revealed he has a fractured pelvis . Irfan had taken eight wickets in the first five games for Pakistan before missing the Ireland match . Team physiotherapist Brad Robinson said: 'This injury rules Irfan out of the World Cup.' Pakistan face Australia on March 20 in Adelaide, with a potential semi-final against defending champions India at stake, should the latter beat Bangladesh. Pakistan will wait until after the quarter-final before deciding whether to call up a replacement for Irfan.

Summary: Mohammad Irfan missed Pakistan's win against Ireland on Sunday . Scans on Tuesday revealed the fast bowler had suffered a fractured pelvis . Left-armer Irfan will play no further part in the cricket World Cup 2015 . Pakistan take on Australia in the quarter-finals in Adelaide on Friday .


This is the moment the deaf brother of reality TV star Josie Gibson was punched to the ground in an unprovoked nightclub attack. Harry Mook-Gibson, 27, was left covered in blood with nose and lip injuries after being targeted by Charlie Radnedge in Dojo Lounge Nightclub in Bristol city centre in January last year. Mr Mook-Gibson, the sibling of the Big Brother star who famously dropped six stone, had been out celebrating his sister's 29th birthday when the assault occurred. Radnedge, 24, of Bradley Stoke, South Gloucestershire, was jailed for 12 months at Bristol Crown Court this week after admitting assault occasioning actual bodily harm and breaching a suspended sentence order. Scroll down for video . Charlie Radnedge (far right in CCTV footage above), 24, has been jailed for punching Harry Mook-Gibson, 27 (centre), who is the deaf brother of reality TV star Josie Gibson, in Dojo Lounge Nightclub in Bristol city centre . Mr Mook-Gibson, who is death, was pushed against a wall of the club before being punched in January last year . Radnedge (centre) was jailed for one year today following the 'unprovoked' assault on Mr Mook-Gibson . CCTV footage released by Avon and Somerset Police today shows Mr Mook-Gibson lying on the floor in the stairwell of the nightclub (left) after being punched by Radnedge, who walks off and leaves his victim (far right) Following his sentencing, Avon and Somerset Police released CCTV footage of the attack which shows Radnedge knocking Mr Mook-Gibson to the ground. The victim can be seen stood in the corridor of the nightclub before a dispute ensues. Radnedge then follows Mr Mook-Gibson as he tries to leave through a stairwell before punching him in the face. Mr Mook-Gibson, who was wearing a white shirt at the time, ends up falling to the floor covered in blood. Following the assault in the early hours of January 26 last year, his sister Josie took to Twitter to claim he was targeted for being deaf. She uploaded a photograph of her injured brother and accompanied it with: 'Lost all faith in mankind tonight. I went to the toilet and my brother got beaten up for being deaf. 'What a disgusting world we live in. 'I'm going to hunt the bullies who did this! The nicest guy ever was beaten up because they thought he was deaf & dumb.' Mr Mook-Gibson, 27, was left covered in blood with nose and lip injuries (left) after being targeted by Charlie Radnedge (right) in an 'unprovoked attack' at Dojo Lounge Nightclub in Bristol city centre in January last year . The attack occurred in Dojo Lounge Nightclub in Bristol city centre (pictured) on January 26 last year . Radnedge's 12-month sentence included a three-month jail term for ABH and nine months for breaching a suspended sentence order. Today, investigating officer PC Brett Stinchcombe said: 'Radnedge carried out an unprovoked and vicious assault on the victim in a city centre nightclub. 'In police interview, he tried to claim he was acting in self-defence but the CCTV footage showed a very different

Summary: Charlie Radnedge, 24, jailed for assault on Josie Gibson's deaf brother . Harry Mook-Gibson was punched in unprovoked attack in Bristol nightclub . 27-year-old was knocked to the floor and left covered in blood with injuries . He had been out celebrating Big Brother 2010 winner sister's 29th birthday . Radnedge jailed for one year for ABH and breaching suspended sentence .


England have denied that their worst ever World Cup has been the result of them being tied up in knots by an obsession with statistics and analysis. The lack of freedom in their batting and their apparent reluctant to think on their feet while bowling has been the biggest problem for England in a World Cup where they have failed to live up to even the most modest of expectations. And Peter Moores appeared to sum up their whole constipated approach when he said in the aftermath of England’s humiliating defeat by Bangladesh that he would have to ‘look at the data’ to see what went wrong. Paul Farbrace speaks to the assembled media ahead of England's dead rubber against Afghanistan on Friday . Ian Bell is pictured arriving at Sydney Airport following England's embarrassing defeat against Bangladesh . James Taylor reacts after he loses his wicket en route to a humiliating defeat against Bangladesh . Yet Paul Farbrace, the man who led Sri Lanka to the Asia Cup and the World Twenty20 titles last year before throwing in his lot with England, says that whatever has led to England’s shortcomings here, it is not statistics. ‘There has been a lot said about stats and team meetings,’ said assistant coach Farbrace. ‘But when I was with Sri Lanka we had a lot more meetings and looked at stats a lot more than England do. There’s no question about that. ‘We had a team of six people working with Sri Lanka during the World Twenty20 who provided us with data straight after a game and the next day. Our preparation from fantastic statistics helped us win the final.’ It is Moores who is accused of being driven by the numbers. ‘It’s tough on him but he accepts the criticism and knows it comes with the territory,’ said Farbrace. ‘It’s unfair that Peter is the one in the spotlight. We’re all in this together and we’re all responsible for what has happened.’ The theory that England have been stifled by outdated plans has been given credence by the fact that captain Eoin Morgan, who was expected to be a free spirit here, has repeatedly brought up statistics in press conferences. ‘I can’t answer for them. I can’t say why they said that,’ said Farbrace of Moores and Morgan. ‘All I know is we’re not spending hours talking about statistics and numbers. We don’t do that. Bangladesh celebrate their shock victory over England in the World Cup earlier this week . Eoin Morgan was expected to be a free spirit at the World Cup but has been bogged down by statistics . ‘What we do is allow people to look at footage. Everybody has analysis of the opposition downloaded onto their iPads and it’s up to them if they want to look at it or not. There are lots of different ways that people like to learn. ‘For instance, Ian Bell is someone who is very well planned and methodical. He wants to know how many net bowlers we have, whether there’s a left-arm seamer,

Summary: England were knocked out of the World Cup after they lost to Bangladesh . Coach Peter Moores said he would have 'to look at the data' after the defeat . Comments attracted criticism and appeared to sum up England's approach . But Paul Farbrace has insisted England are not obsessed with statistics . England face Afghanistan on Friday in their final game of the tournament .