Britain's James Ward overcame Mitchell Krueger in three sets to reach the second round of qualifying at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells on Tuesday evening. Having arrived in the United States on Monday following his Davis Cup heroics in Glasgow at the weekend, Ward lost the first set to his American opponent but hit back to triumph 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-0). Ward will seal his place in the main draw if he beats wild card Mischa Zverev, of Germany, on Wednesday. James Ward has his eye on the ball as he takes on Mitchell Krueger in Indian Wells qualifying on Tuesday . Ward celebrates after beating John Isner during the Davis Cup clash in Glasgow on Friday evening . Andy Murray discovered his potential opponents when the draw was made on Tuesday afternoon. The world No 4, who has a first-round bye, is in the same half as Novak Djokovic and will take on Mikhail Kukushkin or Vasek Pospisil in the second round. In women's qualifying, Britain's Johanna Konta was beaten 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 by Ukraine's Kateryna Kozlova. Heather Watson opens her campaign in the main draw on Wednesday against Germany's Julia Goerges. Johanna Konta lost out in women's qualifying to Ukraine's Kateryna Kozlova on Tuesday afternoon .

Summary: James Ward beat Mitchell Krueger 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-0) on Tuesday evening . Ward is one win away from the main draw of the BNP Paribas Open . Andy Murray has been drawn against Mikhail Kukushkin or Vasek Pospisil .


Whatever feint hopes Nottingham Forest might have held of a late charge on the play-off spots were dealt a hammer blow, as The Reds were crushed 3-1 by Norwich City, who themselves could yet secure automatic promotion. Goals from Jonny Howson, Cameron Jerome and Wes Hoolahan gave Norwich a 3-0 lead within the hour, before winger Chris Burke grabbed a consolation for Forest on 76 minutes. Meanwhile, an own goal from Blackburn Rovers' Matthew Kilgallon gifted Brighton a 1-0 win at Ewood Park, as Chris Hughton's men moved one step further away from relegation. Norwich City midfielder Wes Hoolahan (right) dribbles ahead of Nottingham Forest's Gary Gardner (left) Norwich City goalkeeper John Ruddy (left) rushes out to deny Nottingham Forest winger Michail Antonio . Elsewhere, Charlton edged Reading 3-2 in a thrilling encounter at The Valley. Pavel Pogrebnyak had opened the scoring for the visitors but saw his effort canceled out by a Yoni Buyens brace and a goal from Simon Church. Pogrebnyak then grabbed another goal for The Royals, but it proved too late to salvage even a point. It was a nightmare for Huddersfield Town at the John Smith's stadium as Nahki Wells missed two penalties for the home side against Fulham. A goal on two minutes from Alex Kacaniklic put the Cottagers ahead early on before the the three points were confirmed by a 90th minute strike from Seko Fofana. The result sees Fulham move up to 20th in the league table, eight points clear of the drop zone. Bottom of the table Blackpool drew with Leeds United following a tumultuous week for the club that had seen public protests from supporters. Gary Madine put the hosts in front with a diving header before Mirco Antenucci equalised for Leeds. Reading striker Pavel Pogrebnyak (right) strikes to score his side's opening goal against Charlton Athletic . Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli dives as Huddersfield's Nahki Wells misses from the penalty spot . Blackpool forward Gary Madine celebrates scoring against Leeds Untied with his team-mates . In Wales, Cardiff City claimed a first home win since January as two second-half goals from Kevin Doyle and Peter Whittingham saw off a poor Birmingham City side. Wigan kept their hopes of survival alive with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Bolton. Substitute Martyn Waghorn grabbed the equaliser with a stunning overhead kick after teenager Tom Walker had given Wanderers the lead. Finally, Rotherham United suffered a 3-2 loss at home to Sheffield Wednesday. Goals from Ben Pringle and Jordan Bowery had canceled out Caolan Lavery's 86th minute strike for The Owls and United were 2-1 up. But a late flurry from the visitors saw them score twice in injury time through Atdhe Nuhiu and Kieran Lee.

Summary: Nottingham Forest were beaten 3-1 by Norwich at Carrow Road . Bottom club Blackpool managed to draw with Leeds United at home . Nahki Wells missed two penalties for Huddersfield in the 2-0 loss to Fulham . Wigan salvaged a 1-1 draw with Bolton through Martyn Waghorn's late goal .


Ian Walters, 51, allegedly killed his wife Tracy by deliberately driving their truck into a tree at 84mph . A violent and controlling church treasurer allegedly murdered his wife by driving their truck into a tree at 84mph just hours after she asked for a divorce because she was unable to cope with his insatiable sexual demands, a court heard yesterday. Tracy Walters died after making a flurry of calls to police about sex-obsessed husband Ian in the days leading up to the M1 crash, including one that morning. Jurors were yesterday played motorway CCTV footage of the moment Walters, 51, a driving examiner, steered the Mitsubishi pick-up truck into trees on an embankment as they returned from a ‘make or break’ holiday. Walters is alleged to have deliberately veered his 4X4 off the M1 motorway as he returned from the trip in the Yorkshire Dales with his horse rider wife Tracy. The court heard how the 51-year-old, who also worked as a driving instructor, was allegedly 'very angry' at the time because his wife had asked for a divorce. The pair, who were married in 2012, were said to have been in a 'troubled' relationship, with Walters allegedly using sex 'as a sort of sedative' against his wife. Jurors were told how he would often turn to violence if his wife was unwilling to satisfy his sexual demands. The court also heard how Mrs Walters had text one of her sons seconds before the crash to say she wanted to report Walters to the police but was too afraid. Opening the trial at Leicester Crown Court today, Charles Miskin QC said Walters had purposely crashed the pick-up truck because he 'wanted to show her who was in charge'. He told the court: 'He didn't cause the crash for any virtuous reason, for example to avoid a person on the road. The prosecution case is that he deliberately caused the crash.' He added: 'He wanted to show her who was in charge, who was in control.' The couple, who met through their jobs when Mrs Walters worked as a driving instructor, were returning to their home in Swindon, Wiltshire, when the fatal crash took place near Markfield, Leicester. The jury was shown CCTV footage of the Mitsubishi L200 moments before it veered onto an embankment near junction 22 of the southbound carriageway in March last year. The court heard how the vehicle ploughed through shrubbery before hitting the tree, leaving Mrs Walters with serious injuries. The couple, who were said to have had a 'troubled' relationship, had married in Cyprus in 2012 but their relationship is alleged to have become abusive soon afterwards, jurors heard . The 48-year-old was flown to hospital but died two days later despite wearing a seatbelt and the airbags deploying. Mr Miskin said tests revealed the black Mitsubishi was travelling at between 74 and 84mph when it hit the tree. The Mitsubishi, which is not thought to have braked, was even 'airborne' for a time after hitting a concrete structure, the court was told. After the crash,

Summary: Ian Walters veered his pick-up truck off M1 when 'very angry', court told . He and wife Tracy were returning from 'make or break' trip in Yorkshire . Prosecution allege he crashed vehicle 'to show her who was in charge' Walters, also a driving test instructor, denies murder - the trial continues .


A Chinese man has accidentally set his wife on fire in the middle of a crowded restaurant, after becoming impatient with how fast his tea was brewing. Tang Kung set his wife ablaze after he poured alcohol over an open flame at his table in the restaurant in Guangzhou, a city in China's Guangdong Province, the People's Daily Online reported. He had become impatient with the speed with which his tea was boiling, so decided to give in a helping hand. Explosion: The moment the fireball shot across the restaurant table was caught on camera . Help: Tang Kung is then shown desperately trying to put the flames out, which had engulfed his wife . Mr Tang said he had only wanted to make the flame a bit larger after noticing the burner was starting to run low on fuel. But as soon as he poured the alcohol on the flame - which was lit in the middle of the table - a massive fireball shot out, engulfing his wife Lu Mai, 43. Video footage shows the injured woman - whose clothes had caught fire - leaping up as her 53-year-old husband tried to extinguish the flames with his hands. Mr Tang told reporters later: 'The fire was extremely fierce. All the service attendants fled in terror when it happened. 'It was very difficult to put out.' In the end, Mr Tang was helped by other customers and restaurant staff, who extinguished the fire with the help of table cloths. Injured: Shocked restaurant customers then rushed to the burned woman's assistance . Mrs Lu was rushed to hospital, where she received treatment for second degree burns to her face, neck and left arm. Cooking items at your own table in a restaurant has become a trend in China, but it is not without its risks. Last September, a similar tragedy took place when a waitress at a barbecue restaurant in the city of Zhejiang poured liquid alcohol over the grill, causing it to burst into flames and setting a customer on fire. A spokesman for Xia Hsing, the restaurant where the most recent accident happened, said: 'Customers are not allowed to refuel the stoves but the man had ignored the rule and taken the matter into his own hands, saying he didn't want to disturb the waitress.'

Summary: Tang Kung said he wanted to make the flame a bit larger after fuel ran low . But when he poured the alcohol he caused a huge fireball to explode . The flames engulfed his wife Lu Mai, setting her clothes on fire . Taken to hospital with second degree burns to face, neck and left arm . Cooking items at your table has become hugely popular in China .


A self-proclaimed ‘cyber goth’ claimed today that she was forced to leave a pub with her parents because of her eccentric appearance. Laura Kelly, 22, who has a face full of piercings, paints on her eyebrows and brightly-coloured hair, tried to visit her local Wetherspoon in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, with her mother and father. But the student alleged she was asked to leave because her face did not fit in - something the company denies, insisting she was turned away for causing a ‘complete mess’ on a previous visit. 'Cyber goth': Laura Kelly, 22, has a face full of piercings, paints on her eyebrows and brightly-coloured hair . University of Manchester student: She alleged she was asked to leave the pub because her face did not fit in . The University of Manchester student, who insists it was because of her ‘extreme’ look, claimed drinkers at The Ash Tree unfairly mocked her as a ‘transgender’ and ‘freak show’ as she left. Miss Kelly, who is in her third year of studying history of art, said: ‘Two members of staff, a middle-aged blonde woman and a ginger guy with an earring said that they would not serve me.’ Speaking to student newspaper The Tab, she added: ‘The blonde came over and she was irate. She said “don’t bother coming in the bar because we won’t serve you”. ‘One of the customers then said “get out of here - you’re a freak show” and started yelling abusive comments. He also called me "transgender", which made me laugh. ‘They all joined in and pretty much evicted me. It was horrific and they were really out of order.’ Unsuccessful visit: The student claimed she was forced to leave the pub because of her eccentric appearance . Pub: The student claimed drinkers at The Ash Tree (pictured) in Ashton-under-Lyne unfairly mocked her . A Wetherspoon spokesman insisted Miss Kelly was turned away because during her last visit made a mess out of the pub - something she denies. He said: ‘The lady in question was not served because she had previously been into the pub with a group who had made a complete mess. ‘Wetherspoon appeals to a broad spectrum of customers and their appearance is not a factor in whether they are served or not.’ But Miss Kelly hit back, saying: ‘It’s ridiculous. The last time I was there was probably six months ago and I just had a quiet glass of wine at the bar with a friend.’ Cyber goths form a modern subculture of goths that combine traditional elements such as dramatic make-up and body piercings, with raver fashions including bright colours and synthetic hair. The term was coined in Britain in 1988 - and it began to evolve as a style about a decade later.

Summary: Laura Kelly has piercings, paints on eyebrows and brightly-coloured hair . Tried to visit local pub in Ashton-under-Lyne with her mother and father . She claims she was asked to leave because her face did not fit in at pub . But Wetherspoon insists she caused 'complete mess' on previous visit . Says drinkers unfairly mocked her as a 'transgender' and 'freak show'


Are you a fan of the McChamp, McGrilled or McSpicy chicken burgers from McDonald's? If so, you're amongst the few Australians who do eat them and it won't be for much longer. The products have been cut from the fast food restaurant giant's menu as it gets rid of low-selling items to make way for new products. McDonald's has cut the McSpicy burger from its menu as the fast food restaurant gets rid of low-selling items . McDonald's has broadened its menu in recent years to include smoothies, frappes, grilled chicken salads and, as recently as last week, the Southwest BLT, Spicy Jalapeno, and Chicken Bacon Deluxe burger range. But when that happens, Daily Mail Australia understands McDonald's often removes other less-popular products as part of a menu review. The fast food chain is looking at ways to reduce the number of items it sells. It has experienced a sales increase in Australia over the past six months. The entire range chicken burger range, including the McGrilled, has been removed from the menu . McDonald's often removes other less-popular products, like the McChamp, as part of menu review processes . 'Part of it is frankly looking at low moving items and taking them off the menu, but some of that is looking at how we actually display and market it,' the company's chief administrative officer Pete Bensen told the Sydney Morning Herald. 'So it could be something like maybe in the drive-thru you... only display the items that make up 80 per cent of our sales and you could significantly reduce the clutter.' The latest accounts for McDonald's show a 25 percent profit increase to $234.4 million across Australia's 940 or so stores. McDonald's plan to boost sales this year through digital initiatives and rolling out the Create Your Taste - burgers made fresh to order - in additional stores by the end of June. The latest accounts for McDonald's show a 25 percent profit increase to $234.4 million across Australia's 940 or so stores . 'We have listened to our customers and are introducing products and concepts that are relevant to the local market,' a McDonald's spokesman said. 'The recent introductions of McCafé in Drive Thru, and 100% Aussie rump steak to our Real Choices menu have resonated well with customers. And we expect that the roll out of Create Your Taste - to be introduced to all of our Australian restaurants, by June 2015 - will further drive sales and growth.' The latest chicken range has been replaced on the menu with burgers like the Chicken Bacon Deluxe . The Spicy Jalapeno was an added addition to the McDonald's menu just last week .

Summary: McDonald's has cut the McChamp, McGrilled or McSpicy chicken burgers . Fast food restaurant is trying to get rid of low-selling items from its menu . McDonald's experienced sales increase in Australia over past six months .


Thousands of square miles of rainforest is cleared in the Amazon each year to make way for farming land - a pattern of destruction that takes place all around the world. But despite this, the planet has got greener in the past decade, with the total amount of plant coverage increasing overall. The increase is so noticeable that the world's trees and plants now store almost four billion more tonnes of carbon than they did in 2003. Thousands of square miles of rainforest is cleared in the Amazon (pictured) each year to make way for farming land - a pattern of destruction that takes place all around the world - but despite this, the planet has got greener in the past decade, with the total amount of plant coverage increasing overall . This is thanks to tree-planting in China, forest regrowth in former Soviet states because of abandoned farms, and more lush savannas because of higher rainfall. Scientists analysed 20 years of satellite data and found an increase in carbon, despite ongoing large-scale tropical deforestation in Brazil and Indonesia, according to research published on Monday in Nature Climate Change. Carbon flows between the world's oceans, air and land. It is present in the atmosphere primarily as carbon dioxide (CO2) - the main climate-changing gas - and stored as carbon in trees. Through photosynthesis, trees convert carbon dioxide into the food they need to grow, locking the carbon in their wood. The greening of Earth is thanks to tree-planting in China, forest regrowth in former Soviet states because of abandoned farms and more lush savannas because of abandoned farms and higher rainfall. An an image of a family on a farming collective in the USSR in 1935 is shown . The researchers say that Earth is getting greener thanks to a combination of environmental and financial factors. There are more trees in China because of planting programmes that have been running for a few decades. Vegetation has increased on the savannahs of Australia, Africa and South America as a result of increasing rainfall. Russia and former Soviet republics have seen the regrowth of forests since huge collective farms have been abandoned. The increase of carbon in the atmosphere over the past decade has caused the 'CO2 fertilisation effect' which has improved the growing conditions for plants a little. As Earth gradually warms up and ice and permafrost melts in the Arctic, the 'tree line' is moving north, meaning there are more pine forests springing up. While the four-billion-tonne increase is helpful, it is small compared to the 60 billion tonnes of carbon released into the atmosphere by fossil fuel burning and cement production over the same period, said Yi Liu, the study's lead author and a scientist at the University of New South Wales. 'From this research, we can see these plants can help absorb some carbon dioxide, but there's still a lot of carbon dioxide staying in the atmosphere,' Dr Liu said by telephone from Sydney. 'If we want to stabilise the current level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere - and

Summary: Scientists in Australia analysed 20 years of satellite data on greenery . Found there's 4 billion tonnes more carbon stored by trees than in 2003 . Tree-planting in China, forest regrowth in former Soviet states and more lush Savannah due to higher rainfall are believed to be behind the rise .


Oldham Athletic have handed caretaker manager Dean Holden the job for the rest of the season. The League One club received more than 120 applicants for the role which was vacated by Lee Johnson when he joined rivals Barnsley on February 25. They included the likes of ex-West Bromwich Albion manager Alan Irvine, World Cup winner Gennaro Gattuso and one-time Chelsea defender Winston Bogarde. League One side Oldham Athletic handed caretaker manager Dean Holden the job for the rest of the season . Former AC Milan star and Palermo manager Gennaro Gattuso had also applied for the Oldham manager's job . However, New York-based chairman Simon Corney has decided to put his faith in former player Holden, 35, who has lost three and won one of his four matches in charge. In the 20 days that have passed since Johnson's departure, injury-hit Oldham have dropped from ninth to 15th place in the table while Barnsley, who won 3-1 at Boundary Park on Saturday, have gone from 16th to sixth and a play-off position. Former Oldham manager and current Sky Sports pundit Iain Dowie was the fans' favourite to replace Johnson however, no serious talks are understood to have been held with the ex-Crystal Palace boss. Iain Dowie, pictured during his time in charge of the Latics, was the fans' favourite for the job . Swinton-born Holden, a defender who played for a number of sides including Bolton, Peterborough and Walsall, will be in charge for Tuesday night's match against promotion-chasing MK Dons. He will be assisted by head of youth Tony Philliskirk and first-team defender Adam Lockwood. Holden expressed his delight at being offered the role. 'I'm delighted to accept the role manager of this fantastic football club until the end of the season,' he said. 'I'm also pleased Tony will be alongside me to add his experience and knowledge of the game as we progress forward. 'I now ask all supporters to get behind the club and players for the remaining 11 games of the season, including the game against MK Dons (Tuesday night). 'I firmly believe we have the capabilities of reaching the play-off places this season and with your support, which has been excellent all season, we feel we can reach our targets.' Holden, who played for Oldham from 2002 untill 2005, said he was 'delighted' to accept the role of manager . Chief executive Neil Joy added that the search for a permanent manager would continue 'away from the spotlight.' He added: 'Given the importance of the role, especially at this point in the club’s history, it is essential that no stone is left unturned in ensuring that the board appoints the person whom we believe will give us the best chance of achieving our goal of bringing Championship football to the town.' Oldham currently lie eight points away from the relegation zone and seven points from the play-off positions. Manchester United legend Paul Scholes, who lives in the town and is a regular at matches, was approached about the possibility of taking the job. The 40-year-old, however,

Summary: Oldham Athletic received over 120 applicants for the role of manager . Alan Irvine, Gennaro Gattuso and Winston Bogarde all applied for the post . Dean Holden said he was 'delighted' to accept the role of manager .


Gareth Southgate has told Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha he still has time to make the England Under 21 squad for Euro 2015. Zaha won the last of his 10 Under 21 caps against Finland in November 2013 and has not been considered by the head coach since he pulled out of a qualifier against Wales last May with injury. Southgate made it clear at the start of the season he would only use players who were fully committed to playing for England and there is no question Zaha would need to show he has matured to stand a chance of going to the Czech Republic in June. Crystal Palace ace Wilfried Zaha has scored two goals and made one assist in his last six games . Gareth Southgate has told Zaha he still has time to make the England Under 21 squad for Euro 2015 . But his form for Palace has not gone unnoticed — he has scored two goals and made one assist in his last six games — and Southgate intends to visit Zaha to see whether the 22-year-old can force himself into the frame. ‘We have always said with Wilf the door is never closed,’ Southgate said. ‘Unfortunately for him, his move to Manchester United never worked out, the loan to Cardiff never worked out and we have had other forwards who have been in good form. ‘You always have to look at players who are in form and playing well. It would be foolish to rule anyone out. But we have got Danny Ings, Jesse Lingard coming back, Alex Pritchard has got good numbers in terms of goals and assists. Wilf is going to have to play really well to force his way in.’ Southgate admits it would be foolish to rule anybody out of contention ahead of this summer's tournament . Burnley striker Danny Ings has been in fine form during the Premier League season at Turf Moor . Palace boss Alan Pardew said after his side beat Queens Park Rangers earlier this month he intended to speak to Southgate about why the coach would benefit from including Zaha in his plans. Southgate has not heard from his former Palace team-mate but while he would welcome the call, he stressed that Zaha had scored once and made one goal in the 17 games before his burst of form. ‘I said to him (Pardew) when he got the job it would be really interesting to see if he could get Wilf back to where he is,’ said Southgate, whose side face Germany at The Riverside Stadium this evening. ‘He is playing well but there has to be consistency. One of the biggest parts of my role is to go and watch players. Wilf, now he is playing regularly, will be one I have to see.’

Summary: Gareth Southgate admits Wilfried Zaha still has time to make his squad . Winger Zaha has been in fine form since returning to Crystal Palace . Zaha won last of his 10 Under 21 caps against Finland in November 2013 . Southgate intends to visit Zaha to see if he force himself into the frame .


Thousands of strangers - including Carrie Underwood and Elijah Wood - saved the birthday of a 13-year-old boy with Asperger's syndrome by sending him well wishes and presents after learning that no one from his school had RSVP'd to his party. After Odin Camus, from Ontario, Canada, learned that he wouldn't have any friends coming to his birthday celebration last Friday, his mom Melissa asked members of a local Facebook group to text her teenage son on his new cell phone to help lift his spirits. She also created a Facebook event for his bowling alley birthday party and welcomed anyone who wanted to come. Not only did Odin receive more than 5,000 'happy birthday' text messages and calls from around the world, he was also joined at his party by hundreds of people who kindly showered him with presents. Scroll down for video . Special moment: Odin Camus and his mom Melissa celebrated his 13th birthday with hundreds of kind strangers who showered him with presents at his party held at a bowling alley in Ontario, Canada . Tough time: Odin, who has Asperger's syndrome, admitted that he is bullied at school. After no one from his school RSVP's to his birthday party, his mom invited people to the bash via Facebook . Internet sensation: After hearing Odin's story, singer Carrie Underwood wished Odin a happy birthday on Twitter . In her Facebook message, Melissa explained that 'Odin has some difficulty making friends' because of his Asperger's, which is an autistic disorder that is characterized by impaired social interaction. She admitted that her son has been bullied by his peers in the past and has struggled to fit into school life as well as some of his classmates. However, Odin felt nothing but love on the night of his birthday. Soon after his mom shared her message on Facebook, the Canadian social group Chive Toronto came together online to send Odin a special message, while the hashtag #odinbirthday began trending on Twitter, grabbing the attention of celebrities, sports teams and even one politician. Celebrity attention: Actor Elijah Wood also wished Odin a happy birthday . 80s icon: Molly Ringwald wrote that she wished she could have attended Odin's birthday party . 'Heard about a sweet boy named Odin & his birthday,' singer Carrie Underwood tweeted. She added: 'Really proud of Peterborough for making it special! Happy birthday, buddy! #odinbirthday [sic].' Actor Elijah Wood added: 'Happy Birthday, Odin!' 'Happy birthday Odin! Wish I could be there to celebrate with you! #odinbirthday [sic],' Molly Ringwald tweeted. Sports stars: Toronto Blue Jays players Josh Donaldson and Aaron Sanchez were photographed wishing Odin a happy 13th birthday . Dynamic duo: Dan Berger, a member of Chive Toronto, posed with his cat to wish Odin a happy birthday as a part of the social group's special video message, which he edited for the teen . Political power: Canadian politician Justin Trudeau took to Twitter to send Odin well wishes for his birthday . Canadian politician Justin Trudeau sent the teen a message, writing: 'Wishing Odin a

Summary: Odin Camus, from Ontario, Canada, passed out invitations for his birthday party to his classmates but received no replies . His mom Melissa shared her son's new cell phone number on Facebook and asked people to wish him a happy birthday . The teen received more than 5,000 'happy birthday' text messages, including warm wishes from Elijah Wood and Carrie Underwood . Hundreds of strangers showed up at his birthday party and showered him with presents .


A teenage boy who bears a striking resemblance to actor Benedict Cumberbatch has been inundated with messages from women around the world. Tyler Michell, 16, has more than 16,000 followers of followers on Instagram and often gets over 4,000 comments on his Cumberbatch-themed selfies. Over the past few months the teen has gone from an ordinary boy to a pin-up for girls from as far away as Russia and the Philippines after people noticed he was a dead ringer for the Sherlock star. Teenage boy Tyler Michell, 16, is the spitting image of Sherlock Holmes actor Benedict Cumberbatch . Even closer to home he gets stopped in the street in his hometown of Norwich and quizzed on 'his' latest movies. And after the real star lost out on the Best Actor gong for The Imitation Game, Tyler often has strangers offering him comfort over missing out on the Oscar to Eddie Redmayne. Tyler said: 'It started out as a joke - my close friends and family would tease me and say I looked like Benedict Cumberbatch. The teenager has bee inundated with messages on social media from people, many of whom believe he is the real Benedict Cumberbatch . Over the past few months Tyler has gone from just an ordinary boy to a pin-up for girls from as far away as Russia and The Philippines . Tyler is often confused for the Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch (pictured) who was recently nominated for an Oscar for his role as Alan Turing in The Imitation Game . 'I guess I look like him a little - but I really didn't take it seriously. Then people would come up to me at school and say 'Wow you really look like Sherlock.' 'Suddenly people started adding me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and I got more and more friends and followers. 'I get girls from Brazil saying the want to meet me in the UK which is crazy as I'm just a teenage boy sitting at home. 'Now people are messaging me and saying I should have won the Oscar. 'I was shocked Benedict didn't win. This might be biased but I thought he was the best nomination. Striking resemblance: Tyler (left) said he has even had strangers, confusing him for the real actor (right) comforting him over missing out on a Best Actor gong to Eddie Redmayne . The 16-year-old has more than 16,000 followers of followers on Instagram and often gets over 4,000 comments on his Cumberbatch-themed selfies . 'Even though he lost, it hasn't stopped the attention I get. I still get inundated with people messaging me on social media saying I look like him or that they love my work.' Despite all the attention, Tyler insists he cannot see the resemblance between himself and the A lister. 'In honesty I don't really see the similarity,' he added. 'I'm a huge fan of Benedict, but I don't think I look like him.' Accommodating Tyler tells fans who stop him he's not Oscar flop Cumberbatch, but happily offers them his signature instead. 'A couple

Summary: Tyler Michell, 16, is a dead ringer for Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch . The lookalike has been inundated by messages from girls on social media . He is even stopped by strangers who comfort him on losing out on Oscar .


The Delphina Valle dell'Erica resort in Sardinia is huge. Even the name is on the big side and when I looked at its website I had misgivings, not least because I have stayed in so many unwieldy hotels around the world that I always long for something small and personal. I had visions of elbowing fellow holidaymakers at the breakfast buffet and setting the alarm to grab a sun lounger that might actually face the sun. Mum's the word: Jodie and her son Indio enjoyed their first trip to Sardinia . What's more, this was to be an important holiday for my three-year-old son, Indio, and neither of us had been to this Italian island before. But, from the moment we set foot in the 28-hectare resort near Santa Teresa Gallura, I realised my worries were entirely misplaced. Frankly, we were bowled over. Yes, it is big - in fact it is really two hotels joined together - but it never felt big and there were days when we hardly saw a soul. It helps, of course, that there are five or six different beaches to choose from, four swimming pools (three with salt water), five restaurants, five bars, a mini football pitch and golf course. Our room faced the sea. On clear days we could see Corsica looming over the Strait of Bonifacio and every evening we were treated to spectacular sunsets. Whoever designed this place should take a bow. There were children's areas, adults-only areas, family areas and ones where no one seemed to go at all. Everywhere there was an abundance of trees, shrubs and pots spilling over with all the colours of the Mediterranean. You could potter about for hours along shaded walkways as if wandering around your own private garden. The word that kept coming into my mind was 'tranquil', which, given there are more than 250 rooms, is amazing. Even the staff seemed completely relaxed, but they were also highly efficient and went out of their way to make everyone feel special. On a couple of occasions I arranged for a babysitter for Indio and, believe me, I am not a mother who readily leaves her child with a total stranger. But I trusted them completely and Indio seemed to look forward to their arrival. There were very few British people staying - and lots of Italians. I took that as a good sign because Italians love children. They also love food and wine and are at their best in the sunshine. Come to think of it, food, wine and sunshine rate high on my own list of priorities — especially food, after MasterChef, where to my astonishment I reached the final. The big morning decision was whether to make camp by the pool or on one of the beaches. Bolts from the blue: The hotel sits on the serene waters of the Strait of Bonifacio . I liked having that choice and what I liked especially was that the beaches were quiet and not overrun with jet skiers. One day, I dropped Indio off at

Summary: Model and MasterChef Jodie Kidd contestant took her son Indio to Italy . They spent their holiday on Sardinia - neither had visited the island before . They stayed at the family-friendly Delphina Valle dell'Erica resort .


Fresno's deputy police chief was among four people arrested on federal drug charges, including conspiracy to distribute oxycodone and heroin, authorities said Thursday. Deputy Police Chief Keith Foster, 51, was arrested for conspiracy to distribute and/or possess with the intent to distribute oxycodone, heroin and marijuana, the Federal Bureau of Investigations said in a statement. Foster and Fresno residents Rafael Guzman, Jennifer Donebedian and Randy Flowers were arrested as result of a yearlong joint investigation by the FBI and ATF that involved wiretaps and surveillance, the FBI said. Scroll down for video . Accused: Deputy Police Chief Keith Foster, 51, was arrested for conspiracy to distribute and/or possess with the intent to distribute oxycodone, heroin and marijuana, the FBI said (file) Foster, a 29-year-veteran of the Fresno Police Department, oversaw patrol operations for the department's four police districts. He has been a deputy chief since January 2007. Foster has been put on paid administrative leave while the Fresno police conduct an internal investigation into alleged criminal and policy violations, the Fresno Police Department said in a statement. 'This is a very sad day for the Fresno Police Department, the citizens of Fresno, the law enforcement profession, and for me personally,' Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer said. An affidavit by U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives special agent Sherri L. Reynolds shows Foster told Flowers in a Dec. 23, 2014, phone call that he had '100 of those things' for Flowers. Foster picked up a prescription for 100 oxycodone tablets at a Rite Aid pharmacy drive-thru and then drove his black BMW to Flowers' home on West Church Avenue in a pocket of southwest Fresno just outside city limits. Foster picked up another prescription of oxycodone pills on Jan. 27, 2015, and then drove to Flowers' home. Flowers has a criminal history in Fresno County that includes a 1988 conviction for possession of cocaine base for sale; a 1994 conviction for being a felon and addict in possession of a firearm; and a 2010 conviction for delivery of a schedule II controlled substance from Marion County, Oregon, the affidavit says. Neither the FBI nor the Fresno Police Department could provide the name of a defense attorney to comment on the charges. Years of service: Foster, a 29-year-veteran of the Fresno Police Department, oversaw patrol operations for the department's four police districts. He has been a deputy chief since January 2007 (file)

Summary: Fresno's deputy police chief was among four people arrested on federal drug charges, authorities said . Deputy Police Chief Keith Foster was arrested for conspiracy to distribute and/or possess with the intent to distribute oxycodone, heroin and marijuana, the FBI said . Foster, a 29-year-veteran of the Fresno Police Department, oversaw patrol operations for the department's four police districts . He has been a deputy chief since January 2007 .


In May of this year the LHC will be turned on at full power after a wait of more than two years, as scientists prepare to probe the secrets of the universe closer than ever before. And if one scientists gets his way, one of these searches could involve looking for dark matter - one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in the cosmos. He proposes that the Higgs boson itself - which gives particles their mass - could disintegrate into dark matter, and he’s hoping the team at Cern can prove his theory. Scroll down for video . Previously a Higgs particle has been created in an LHC detector and has then disintegrated into four muons (the four red lines). According to Dr Christoffer Petersson’s model the Higgs particle can also disintegrate into a photon and particles of dark matter . Dr Christoffer Petersson from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and two colleagues came up with the new particle model to predict the existence of dark matter. The current ‘Standard Model’ of particle physics is quite good at describing physics on a subatomic level, but it can’t account for dark matter in the universe. Dr Petersson’s model, though, contains more ‘elementary particles’ - the smallest known to exist - than the Standard Model. This includes dark matter particles. When physicists study the dynamics of galaxies and the movement of stars, they are confronted with a mystery. If they only take visible matter into account, their equations simply don't add up; the elements that can be observed are not sufficient to explain the rotation of objects and the existing gravitational forces. There is something missing. From this they deduced that there must be an invisible kind of matter that does not interact with light but does, as a whole, interact by means of the gravitational force. Called 'dark matter', this substance appears to make up at least 80 per cent of the matter in the known universe. And his model also gives the Higgs particle different properties, suggesting that it can disintegrate into a photon (a particle of light) and particles of dark matter. To prove his theory, though, he needs a particle accelerator - and it seems that Cern is willing to conduct such an experiment. Two independent experimental stations - Atlas and CMS - at the Large Hadron Collider are looking for the very properties of the Higgs particle his model predicts. If the properties are there, it is a clear indication that the model fits. ‘It's a dream for a theorist in particle physics,’ said Dr Petersson. ‘[The] LHC is the only place where the model can be tested. It's even nicer that two independent experiments are going to do it.' The current ‘Standard Model’ of particle physics is quite good at describing physics on a subatomic level, but it can’t account for dark matter in the universe (illustrated). Dr Petersson’s model, though, contains more ‘elementary particles’ than the Standard Model - and crucially it includes dark matter particles . In May of this year the LHC will be

Summary: Dr Christoffer Petersson from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden has proposed a new model for particle physics . He says the Higgs boson can disintegrate into dark matter . The team at the Large Hadron Collider in Cern will be testing his theory . If the properties are there, it is a clear indication that the model fits . 'Just the fact that they are willing to test my model at Cern is great,' he said . The LHC is to be turned on at full power in May after a wait of two years .


Samantha Cameron and her two older children, Nancy, 11, and Elwen, 9, were in the gallery just beside me for PMQs – and they chose a belter. 'There's going to be quite a lot of shouting,' I heard Mrs Cameron warn the youngsters as the House assembled below us. There sure was. This was the last PMQs of the Parliament. For either Dave or Ed, this was possibly the last hurrah at the despatch box. As the Prime Minister took his seat he looked up and spotted his children. An enormous beam lit his face and he winked at them. But as he read his usual opening spiel about having 'further such meetings today' he shot the Speaker a rueful little smile, plainly acknowledging that the precious formula of words – used by premiers for decades – might never again fall from his lips. Scroll down for video . Mr Miliband was left flustered after Mr Cameron was happy to rule out a VAT increase during the PMQs . After that momentary wobble, Mr Cameron proceeded to do to Ed Miliband what your average food processor will do to a bunch of browning bananas. Magimix time! Mr Miliband had seemed sure he had the zinger par excellence with which to undo his great rival. The Labour leader stood at the Table, feet planted wide, a superior twitch on his lips as he leaned into the microphone. After a drollery about Mr Cameron's 'retirement plans' (that TV interview which has so excited the PM's more crosspatch critics), Ed Mil' challenged the PM to give a straight answer to a straight question. 'Will he now rule out a rise in VAT?' asked Mr Miliband. Mr Cameron: 'Yes.' Oops! That wasn't meant to happen. Mr Miliband had been expecting the PM to give a waffling non-answer. All his poise had been predicated on that. The eyebrow had been raised in a doubting manner as he put the query. His tone had been sarcastic. He knew – just knew – that Cameron would not be able to give a straight answer. Instead, the low swine had coughed up a horribly direct, undeniable, comprehensible 'yes'. What a filthy trick. Not fair, ref! The Miliband team had spent hours finessing follow-up attack lines. They had envisaged accusing the Tories of failing to be clear about their VAT plans. Now the so-and-so Cameron had gone and ruled out any such rise. Darn Tories. You can't rely on them to do ANYTHING. From my perch I could not see Mr Miliband's eyes but a colleague who was watching him reports that they revolved like a couple of fruit-machine dials whose lever had just been given a mighty yank. His cheeks were sucked in, as were the curtains in Dorothy's bedroom as the tornado strikes in The Wizard of Oz. The whole House was taken by similar surprise. There was an initial silence, as perhaps happens immediately after a bomb blast before car alarms start to ring. Had one of Labour's main themes for the general election just been obliterated? It

Summary: Samantha Cameron and her two older children watched on during PMQs . They proceeded to see their father, the Prime Minister, trap Ed Miliband . The Labour leader was left flustered after Mr Cameron ruled out a VAT rise . His floundering reaction caused laughter among the Tory backbenches .


Steven Gerrard's stunning red card during the 2-1 defeat by Manchester United was a 'moment of madness' borne out of 'frustration', according to former Liverpool team-mate Jamie Carragher. Gerrard was sensationally sent off within 38 seconds of coming on the pitch at Anfield, after stamping on Manchester United's Ander Herrera. Brendan Rodgers left out Gerrard from the starting line-up but came on at the start of the second-half to rally the troops, however soon found himself walking back to the stands. Steven Gerrard is shown the red card by referee Martin Atkinson after just 38 seconds of the second-half . Gerrard can't believe it after being sent off for a reckless stamp on United's Ander Herrera at Anfield . Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard spoke to Sky Sports after the match to apologise to team-mates and fans . 'There's no doubt that not playing at Swansea (in Liverpool's last game) and then not playing this game would be a frustration,' Carragher told Sky Sports. 'He's been at Liverpool 17, 18 years, he's always been the man, the captain, there's never been a case where he's been out of the team and as soon as he's fit he goes straight back in the team. 'This is the first time I think, last week at Swansea and today, that hasn't happened, so there'll be frustration there. 'Watching the first half from the bench he'd have been disappointed, Liverpool weren't playing well, they were losing 1-0. Juan Mata (top) was on the receiving end of Gerrard's first robust challenge after coming onto the pitch . Here is the stamp from Gerrard on Herrera after both players had competed for the ball . 'But there would have been more frustration. I think he'd have been watching players in his position performing not great and thinking, 'Why am I not playing, why am I not on that pitch?' Carragher and his Sky Sports colleagues called for Gerrard to enter the fray at half-time and maintained it was the right call when he replaced Adam Lallana. 'Steven Gerrard is an emotional player. You see that in his career and it's taken teams I've played in into some unbelievable moments. 'Sometimes he hasn't played with his brain in terms of when he's done well, it's been his heart - the (FA) Cup final against West Ham, Istanbul (the Champions League final). That wasn't Steven Gerrard playing with a cold, calculated head, that was just playing from the heart. He can do special things like that,' added Carragher. Gerrard clearly puts all his downwards force into Herrera's right leg after the pair collided . Gerrard flings back the captain's armband towards his team-mates having been sent off at Anfield . A evidently devastated Steven Gerrard leaves the pitch after just 38 seconds having been sent off . 'But on the flip side of that, when he plays in games like this and he comes on maybe a bit frustrated - he's had seven red cards in his career, four of them have been Everton and Manchester United, two each now. An

Summary: Steven Gerrard was named on bench for his side's match against United . Liverpool skipper came on Adam Lallana at the start of the second-half . Gerrard saw red after 38 seconds for stamp on United's Ander Herrera . Liverpool lost the contest 2-1 thanks to a double from Juan Mata .


The Copa del Rey final is making headlines in Spain as the venue of the prestigious fixture has still yet to be confirmed. Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona will battle it out to win the Spanish cup competition however the duo want the final to be held in different locations. Barcelona have their heart set on the May 29 final taking place at Valencia's Mestalla Stadium whereas Athletic have said it should be held in Seville. La Liga giants Real Madrid have refused to host the 2015 Copa del Rey final . Spanish newspapers Mundo Deportivo and Sport also report on where the Copa del Rey final could be held . Real Madrid, according to AS, have told the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) that they will not host the Copa del Rey final. The Spanish giants hosted the final, which has been held in a number of different locations over the past few years, in 2013 and are against holding the event once again. An AC/DC means the final cannot be held at either Vicente Calderon or Espanyol's Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, leaving the RFEF short of options ahead of the final. Elsewhere in Spain, Marca report on former Osasuna president Miguel Archanco's arrest over the whereabouts of £1.7million which was taken out of the club's accounts. Former Osasuna president Miguel Archanco and two of his board members spent the night at a police station .

Summary: Real Madrid have ruled out possibility of hosting Copa del Rey final . Barcelona want final to be held at Valencia's Mestalla Stadium . Whereas Athletic Bilbao believe final should be held in Seville .


Uber has opened up its online booking to allow any app to call a car. Previously, only a handful of Uber's corporate partners had permission to hail Uber cars directly. Now, the ride-hailing service hopes app developer will boost its usage by including car-hailing capabilities. The firm said it hoped developers would use the system to make their apps 'smarter'. In blog post Uber recently said it would be partnering with roboticists at Carnegie Mellon University. It is said to have opened a research facility in Pittsburgh with the intention of creating a self-driving car, going head-to-head with Google's efforts. Google was an early backer of the San Francisco-based firm, investing $258 million (£170 million) in the controversial ride-sharing service through its venture capital arm in August 2013. David Drummond, Google's chief legal officer and senior vice president of corporate development, then joined the Uber board of directors. Uber is already working with companies such as Starbucks, United, OpenTable, TimeOut and TripAdvisor - but now anyone can write an app that uses Uber. 'This makes great business sense for us and our driver partners,' said Rahul Bijor, API product manager at Uber. 'Every new ride request that comes through the API means even more business for our driver partners,' he said. The firm said it hoped developers would use the system to make their apps 'smarter'. 'We are eager to make this endpoint available because we know how satisfying it is to create technology that impacts the physical world,' the firm said. 'Putting this power in the hands of developers has our imaginations running wild. 'Should an Uber be waiting immediately after your last meeting of the day? Will someone create a way to request a car with just a simple SMS? We have no idea what you might build, but we cannot wait to find out.' The ride-hailing company, which links drivers to riders through an app, announced plans this month to create 1 million jobs for women as drivers by 2020 — suggesting aggressive growth plans for the coming five years. In the U.S., where Uber got its start six years ago, the company boasts 160,000 active drivers - just 14% of them are women. 'Uber does not require (minimum) hours, and it does not require a schedule,' Salle Yoo, Uber's general counsel, said in an interview on Monday, referring to why women might find working for Uber attractive. 'It offers the chance to be entrepreneurial, the chance to balance work and family.' Female passengers will not yet have the ability to request female drivers, Yoo said. She emphasized the app's safety features, including the notification of the driver's identity received by customers on their phones beforehand, and the ability to share via text message an estimated arrival time with others. The pledge comes as the rapidly expanding company deals with fallout over incidents of assaults by drivers from Boston and Chicago to Delhi. In the highest-profile case, an Indian woman said in December her driver raped her in Delhi, leading to outcries and a temporary ban of Uber in

Summary: Uber told MailOnline it expects to close the deCarta deal 'later this week' Mapping service will be used to boost the cab service's current offerings . May give it independence from Google, on whose maps it service relies . Deal bolsters rumours Uber is serious about building an autonomous car . Californian firm is said to have built a research centre in Pittsburgh with the intention of creating a self-driving car .


A nine-year-old Rory McIlroy predicted he would usurp the world's greatest golfer after penning a letter to Tiger Woods back in 1999. Although the American legend may have never read the prophecy, a New York Times Magazine profile pieced together its contents through interviews with McIlroy and close family members. Having just won the 1998 Doral-Publix Junior Golf Classic in Florida for the 10-11 age group, the young McIlroy's message was clear: 'I'm coming to get you. This is the beginning. Watch this space.' A nine-year-old Rory McIlroy predicted he would catch Tiger Woods to become the world's best golfer . The Northern Irishman heads to Augusta hoping to complete a full set of major titles . Woods injury problems have seen him slip out of the top 100 for the first time since 1996 . When asked if he recalled the letter, the three time major winner sheepishly admitted: 'A lot of those memories have kind of blurred together. But, yeah, it went something like that.' Whether Woods, ranked an unassailable No 1 at the time, would have paid much attention is unlikely but 16 years later it's the Northern Irishman who heads golf's rankings - while Woods has slipped out of the top 100 for the first time since 1996. And, not only has McIlroy surpassed him on the course but he has also taken his former idol's role as Nike's poster boy and the face of EA Sports video game. In 1999, when McIlroy's letter was written, no one could touch Woods at the top of golf's table . McIlroy has taken Woods' place on the course and as poster boy for Nike and EA Sports . Meanwhile, McIlroy heads for Masters bulked up in bid to complete a career grand slam by winning his third consecutive major title. Although the 25-year-old still has a long way to go before surpassing Woods' record of 683 total weeks as world No 1, he is undoubtedly the American's successor as golf's heavyweight star - both on and off the greens. And his obsession with the gym is giving the star more than a helping hand. 'It was when I started to notice results that I fell in love with it,' said McIlroy . Rory McIlroy hits the gym as he prepares for the Masters at Augusta next month .

Summary: Rory McIlroy heads to Masters hoping to complete a career grand slam . World No 1 wrote a letter warning Tiger Woods he was 'coming to get you' as a nine-year-old in 1999 . Woods has slipped out of the top 100 for the first time since 1996 .


Cancer-survivor Jonas Gutierrez made an emotional return to St James' Park during Wednesday night's 1-0 defeat to Manchester United. The 31-year-old has twice beaten testicular cancer and only returned to the club after being given the all-clear following chemotherapy in November. He has since been building fitness with the Under-21s and was named on the bench for the first time last weekend. Newcastle winger Jonas Gutierrez (centre) has defied the odds to battle back from testicular cancer . Gutierrez replaced Newcastle defender Ryan Taylor in the second-half to the delight of the home fans . But Gutierrez finally made his first appearance in black and white in 17 months when he emerged midway through the second half as replacement for Ryan Taylor. St James' stood as one to welcome the fan favourite and close friend Fabricio Coloccini immediately handed the captain's armband to his Argentinian comrade. Gutierrez was booked soon after for a chop on Adnan Januzaj, but looked sharp with his every touch cheered by the Toon Army. And Newcastle head coach John Carver praised the substitute's impact, 'Maybe I should have started him!' 'The crowd came alive. He's worked tirelessly and it showed what the fans think of him – the roof nearly came off the stadium.' Newcastle, though, were beaten by Ashley Young's close-range strike in the dying seconds of what had been a feisty encounter. The 31-year-old received a standing ovation from the St James' Park crowd in an emotional display . Gutierrez joined Newcastle in 2008 from Mallorca after he was signed by former Magpies boss Kevin Keegan . Despite the heartwarming return of the fan favourite, however, Newcastle slumped to a 1-0 defeat . After the game Gutierrez was embraced by Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea (right)

Summary: Jonas Gutierrez has battled back from testicular cancer . He was given the all-clear following chemotherapy in November . The winger returned to first-team action against Manchester United . Gutierrez joined Newcastle from Mallorca in 2008 . He has clocked nearly 200 appearances for the club .


England's Matt Ford will take a narrow lead into the third day of the Africa Open after carding a second-round 66 at East London Golf Club. Ford took advantage of calmer conditions for the morning starters to card six birdies and an eagle, with his only blemishes coming on the ninth and 17th. That left the 36-year-old 11 under par and one ahead of Spain's Eduardo de la Riva, who also returned a 66 containing eight birdies and two bogeys. England's Matt Ford will take a narrow lead into the third day of the Africa Open at the East London Golf Club . Ford tees off on the eighth hole during the second round of the Africa Open at East London Golf Club . Ford, who was about to spend a winter working for Royal Mail before coming through November's European Tour qualifying school at the 10th attempt, said: 'I don't think you can ever get all of it out of the round. 'I missed a short one on 17 and hit a poor tee shot off nine, so those were a couple of mistakes, but you're always going to make a few of those. I would have taken 11 under at the beginning of the day. 'I missed a couple of putts but I holed a couple and I holed a wedge (from 119 yards for his eagle on the par-four 12th) so I played some good stuff. I've been hitting it pettty steady all year and the way the golf course is suits me; you are not hitting full out shots, you are hitting quite a lot of half shots. I've had good control of the ball so far this week.' Andy Sullivan missed the cut after a disappointing 77 in the Africa Open left him five over par . Both of De la Riva's bogeys came in his first three holes, but the world number 369 responded with a flurry of birdies to keep Ford well within in his sights. 'I played a very good round today with good golf and good putts. I am very happy with the first two rounds,' he said. South Africa have provided all five previous winners of this event and four home players were inside the top seven on the leaderboard, with Jaco van Zyl and Erik Van Rooyen three off the lead on eight under alongside France's Gregory Havret. Newly appointed Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke carded six birdies and two bogeys in a 68 . Van Zyl, who finished joint second the Joburg Open on Sunday, also shot 66 and said: 'Yesterday was really tough out there and I was very chuffed to pull two under out of it. I got it a lot easier this morning and when that happens you try to capitalise.' Van Zyl's compatriots Neil Schietekat and Trevor Fisher were one shot further back along with English pair David Howell and John Parry, Chile's Mark Tullo and Germany's Max Kieffer, whose 63 was the lowest score of the day. Ireland's Kevin Phelan, who shared the overnight lead

Summary: Matt Ford took advantage of calmer conditions to card a second-round 66 . Ford hit six birdies and an eagle to leave the 36-year-old 11 under par . South Africa have provided all five previous winners of this event . With Jaco van Zyl and Erik Van Rooyen three off the lead on eight under .


If you've ever given blood, you'll know that even the most skilled nurses and doctors can struggle to locate the vein first time. So hospitals in the US are trialling a device that can locate veins inside a person’s arm using harmless near-infrared light. Called Christie VeinViewer, the device detects veins and then projects the image of them in real-time on top of the arm to help the medical worker know where to put the needle. Scroll down for video . A Memphis-based company has released a system to observe veins. Called VeinViewer (shown) it uses infrared light to look 'under' the skin. It can then project a high-definition image of the veins onto the surface of the skin. The device enables doctors and nurses to find a vein immediately . The medical system was designed by Memphis-based company Christie Medical Holdings. It shows a picture of your veins directly on your skin’s surface, ‘hopefully saving you from the unnecessary pain of multiple needle stings,’ said the company. The device attaches to a movable arm that can be wheeled into position, to keep it steady while observing a patient’s arm. It works by emitting near-infrared light, which is absorbed by hemoglobin in the blood and then reflected by surrounding tissue. The information is processed digitally by the unit, and projected in real-time onto the skin. VeinViewer works by emitting near-infrared light, which is absorbed by hemoglobin in the blood and then reflected by surrounding tissue. The information is processed digitally by the unit and projected in real-time onto the skin. It can see patterns up to 0.6 inches (15mm deep), and veins up to 0.4 inches (10mm) deep . The device attaches to a movable arm that can be wheeled into position, to keep it steady while observing a patient’s arm. It works by emitting near-infrared light, which is absorbed by hemoglobin in the blood and then reflected by surrounding tissue. The information is processed digitally by the unit, and projected in real-time onto the skin. This provides an accurate image of the patient’s blood pattern. It can see patterns up to 0.6 inches (15mm deep), and veins up to 0.4 inches (10mm) deep. This provides an accurate image of the patient’s blood pattern. It can see patterns up to 0.6 inches (15mm deep), and veins up to 0.4 inches (10mm) deep. A fine detail mode also increases the contrast in the image, bringing out more detailed vein formations. This can allow a clinician to find turns in a person's veins, called bifurcations, and valves. The user can also take up to 200 static images of patient vasculature - the arrangement of blood vessels in the body. ‘Only VeinViewer can provide pre, during and post-access benefits throughout the entire vascular access procedure,’ said Christie’s president, George Pinho. ‘It is also the only device of its kind that has been shown through clinical studies to increase both first-stick success and patient satisfaction by up to 100 per cent while reducing medically unnecessary [catheter] lines by over 30 percent.’ A fine detail mode also

Summary: A Memphis-based company has released a system to observe veins . Called VeinViewer it uses infrared light to look under skin . It can then project an HD image of the veins onto the surface of the skin . Device enables doctors and nurses to find a vein immediately . It also highlights features such as bifurcations and valves .


Real Madrid full back Marcelo has described Isco as his most impressive team-mate, ranking the 22-year-old above the likes of Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo. The youngster has been in superb form this season, even as Real's results have suffered since the turn of the year. And Marcelo insists Isco has been even more remarkable in training, where he does things the Brazilian considered impossible. According to Marcelo, 22-year-old Isco is Real Madrid's most impressive player in training . Isco challenges Javier Hernandez in training as Real Madrid prepared for Sunday's Clasico against Barcelona . The Spanish midfielder battles with Gareth Bale, but according to Marcelo, Isco is the more impressive . 'Isco is the one who impresses me the most,' Marcelo told Real Madrid youth team players this week when he joined former Real star Guti at a training session. 'He works wonders with the ball in every training session that a normal player can't do. It's like he has glue on his feet.' The 26-year-old, the club's third alternative as captain behind Iker Casillas and Sergio Ramos, also talked to the young stars about leadership. 'Being captain of Real Madrid is an honour and a big responsibility,' he said. 'I did not know it was going to be a captain at 26, I work very hard and I have to share my virtues to my teammates. It's a very big responsibility.' Isco has been on top form this season, playing a key part for Real Madrid in La Liga and the Champions League . Marcelo, the club's third-choice captain, talked about the honour of leading the European champions .

Summary: Marcelo praises 22-year-old midfielder in talk to youth players . Isco has been in excellent form recently in the Real Madrid midfield . Real Madrid take on Barclona in El Clasico on Sunday .


Rafael dos Anjos stunned UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis with a dominant performance to become the first Brazilian to win the 155lb title. All three judges scored the fight 50-45 to dos Anjos who started aggressively and never slowed down as Pettis was left unable to see out of his right eye. Earlier, strawweight Joanna Jedrzejczyk was crowned Europe's first female champion when she stopped Carla Esparza in the second round. Rafael dos Anjos delivered a dominant performance to beat Anthony Pettis and win the lightweight title . Dos Anjos controls the fight as Pettis struggles to gain momentum in their title bout in Dallas . Dos Anjos looks to land a left knee as Pettis is backed up against the Octagon wall . Pettis could barely see out of his right eye as he suffered sustained punishment at the hands of the Brazilian . Dos Anjos celebrates his win against Pettis with his team and his new lightweight belt . 'Everything went perfect during the fight,' dos Anjos said. 'Our strategy was hit hard and make him afraid of my punch and my hands.' The 30-year-old fought with a knee injury picked up in training three weeks prior to the fight and will now undergo an MRI scan. Pettis rallied late in the fourth round, but it proved too little, too late. 'He hit me with a left. First punch he threw, I couldn't see out my right eye,' Pettis said. Undefeated Jedrzejczyk, meanwhile, looked impressive against Esparza. The 27-year-old Pole backed the champion up against the Octagon with a flurry of punches before the referee stopped the scheduled five-round bout with less than a minute of the second session remaining.. Joanna Jedrzejczyk needed less than two rounds to stop Carla Esparza and win the strawweight title . Jedrzejczyk collapses to her knees in celebration after becoming Europe's first female UFC champion . Poland's Jedrzejczyk celebrates after becoming the UFC women's strawweight champion in Dallas . 'I knew I was going to win, but I didn't expect it would be in the second round,' Jedrzejczyk said. 'Every day I'm 100 per cent. That's why I'm here. 'Nobody going to take this belt from me.' 'She did a great job,' Esparza said. 'There's never an excuse when you lose.' Also on the UFC 185 card, Johny Hendricks returned to winning ways against Matt Brown. Having lost his welterweight title to Robbie Lawler last December, Hendricks won by unanimous decision to remain on course for a chance to reclaim the title. British star Ross Pearson was also victorious, stunning Sam Stout with a second-round knockout after landing a left hook. In the heavyweight division, Alistair Overeem won a unanimous decision against Roy Nelson. Ross Pearson returned to winning ways with a second-round knockout of Sam Stout . Pearson jumped on Stout to finish the contest as the referee dives in to halt the punishment . Pearson celebrates his victory over Stout as he bounced back from defeat last year .

Summary: Rafael dos Anjos outpointed Anthony Pettis to win the lightweight title . Joanna Jedrzejczyk stopped Carla Esparza to win the strawweight belt . British star Ross Pearson knocked out Sam Stout in the second round . Jonny Hendricks returned to winning ways against Matt Brown .


Suspicious fires twice destroyed financial records of Reverend Al Sharpton (pictured) Suspicious fires twice destroyed the financial records of Reverend Al Sharpton, a report has claimed. The civil rights activist was running for office at the time of the fires, which were six years apart and in separate buildings in New York. It has been reported that Sharpton subsequently failed to comply with tax and campaign filing requirements. According to the National Review Online, the first fire happened in 1997 as Sharpton was running for mayor while the second happened while he was running for president in 2003. The fires destroyed ‘critical financial records’, the report said. The first blaze, on April 10, 1997 - five days before Tax Day - started in a hair and nail salon below Sharpton’s headquarters at West 125th Street in New York and investigators treated it as an arson/explosion case. At the time, the Reverend’s spokesman said the campaign had lost its ‘entire Manhattan operation’ while the mayor at the time, Rudy Giuliani, said the investigation centred on the salon rather than Sharpton’s campaign . The National Review reports that Sharpton said he was unable to file certain financial documents and blamed the fire for the destruction of the records. On January 23, 2003, a fire caused extensive damage in the offices of his non-profit organisation National Action Network on Madison Avenue. It happened a day after Sharpton submitted documents to create a presidential exploratory committee, the website reports. Investigators initially treated the blaze as suspicious but later put it down to ‘NFA (Not Fully Ascertained) – heat from electrical equipment’. But National Review Online reports that ‘significant oddities’ surrounded the fire and the investigation. The civil rights activist (pictured) was running for office at the time of the fires, which were six years apart and in separate buildings in New York . It quotes supervising fire marshal, James Kelty, who attended the scene, as saying that he found it ‘unusual’ when he was unexpectedly relieved from investigating the blaze. When Mr Kelty was told that the report into the fire was only six pages long with 38 pictures from the scene, he said that such a document would generally be ‘much more exhaustive’ given Sharpton’s high profile. The website also quotes sources about one of Sharpton’s former employees J. D. Livingston. It says Mr Livingston, who immigrated to the United States from Guyana, was first on the scene as the fire took hold. The report says Livingston claimed he was in a reception room when the fire broke out but that a major fire had developed by the time fire crews arrived. Civil rights activist Al Sharpton is pictured in April last year with US President Barack Obama . Mr Kelty is quoted as saying that this was ‘odd’ and ‘not normal fire behaviour’. Mr Livingston is said to have had Sharpton’s lawyer with him when he was speaking to authorities. The report says that the maintenance man, who died in 2014, had, at some point, been living in the US illegally. In an interview

Summary: Reverend Al Sharpton was running for office at the time of both of the fires . One broke out below New York offices in 1997 as he was running for mayor . The second happened in 2003 at the offices of his National Action Network . Report suggests fires destroyed key financial records of civil rights activist .


Floyd Mayweather Jnr and Manny Pacquiao will come face-to-face next week for the only time before the week of their $300million mega-fight. Having finally agreed terms to clash in Las Vegas on May 2, the rivals will hold just one press conference, in downtown Los Angeles on March 11. Both men began their official training camps on Monday; Mayweather at his gym in Las Vegas and Pacquiao at Freddie Roach's Wild Card in Los Angeles. Manny Pacquiao trained in the Philippines before jetting to Los Angeles to continue his preparations . Pacquiao watched his basketball team lose on Sunday before flying to Los Angeles to start his camp . The Filipino star posted a video of himself jogging after he had flown in from his homeland over the weekend. Pacquiao must do without legendary trainer Roach until next week as the 54-year-old is preparing for Zou Shiming's first world title fight against Amnat Ruenroeng in Macao on Saturday. But when he returns, Roach will shut down his gym to work on the game plan he has devised. 'I won't tell you what the game plan is because that will be very silent,' he told the South China Morning Post. 'The whole Wildcard Gym [in Los Angeles, where Pacquiao is training] will be shut down and we will work out Manny's best strategy and nobody will watch it.' Mayweather will work with his father and uncle and has already booked the services of former opponent DeMarcus Corley as a sparring partner, according to Fight Hype. Corley troubled Mayweather in their 2004 fight but was knocked down twice before losing a unanimous decision. Mayweather and Pacquiao had not met before they went to the same basketball match in Miami earlier this year. Having exchanged numbers, they later met in Pacquiao's hotel suite to thrash out the details but an official announcement was not made for several weeks. Floyd Mayweather with actor Rob Lowe during a basketball match last weekend .

Summary: Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao to host just one press conference . They will face the press in downtown Los Angeles next Wednesday . That will be the last time they see each other until fight week in May . Mayweather and Pacquiao both started their training camps on Monday .


A schoolboy has admitted burning a Union Flag in the heart of an English village with a friend whose former punk rocker mother fled to Syria to be with her ISIS toy-boy. The 14-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with arson after the flag was torn down from its pole and burned with a lighter weeks before Remembrance Sunday. The flag was then spat and urinated on during the incident in Borough Green, near Sevenoaks, Kent, in October 2014. 'Horrible': The 14-year-old admitted playing a part in the burning of this flag, alongside the son of jihadi bride Sally Jones, in the Kent village of Borough Green last October . The schoolboy appeared at youth court in Sevenoaks, Kent on Thursday, where he pleaded guilty to arson, supported by his mother and friend Jonathan Wilkinson . The 18-year-old - the son of jihadi bride Sally Jones - had already accepted a formal police caution for his part in the despicable act, along with another 14-year-old boy. The trio were caught on CCTV cameras climbing on each other's shoulders and tearing the Union Flag from its pole on October 27 - just weeks before Remembrance Sunday. The incident happened just months after it was revealed Wilkinson's 47-year-old mother, a former member of a punk rock band from Chatham, Kent, had travelled to Raqqa in Syria with her younger son to marry Islamic State fighter Junaid Hussain, 20, from Birmingham, who skipped bail to fight in Syria. It has since come out that Jones has been actively recruiting potential brides for other fighters, while in December she tweeted: 'May Allah destroy all those that cross us.' Punk rocker: Jones, a life-long benefits claimant, converted to Islam and fled the UK last year . Prosecuting, Paul Edwards told the hearing the flag was pulled from its pole before being burned, spat on and urinated over. The 14-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, arrived at court with his mum, and friend Wilkinson. 'I don't know why we did it to be honest,' the 14-year-old told the court. 'I didn't know they were going to burn it, I just thought they were going to take it down. 'I wanted to go but I also wanted to stay. 'I did hold them up to help but I didn't do any of the spitting or anything.' Twitter: Jones met her husband through the micro-blogging site, and remains an active user . Left behind: The 18-year-old's mother took her youngest son to Syria, but left her oldest at home . The defendant's mum told the court her son 'was in the wrong place at the wrong time'. She said: 'Jon, the other party, is here today to tell everyone that he did it and it was his idea. 'My son was there when he shouldn't have been but he didn't do it. 'He's a loving boy.' Defending, Sasha Queffurus said: 'He felt embarrassed when he didn't get involved because the others were telling him not to be uncool. 'But he knows he should have

Summary: Boy tells court he doesn't know why he took part in October 2014 burning . Jonathan Wilkinson, 18, and another boy, 14, already admitted part in act . Wilkinson's mother Sally Jones, 47, revealed as jihadi bride in August 2014 . Jones took her youngest son to Syria last year but left Wilkinson behind . Schoolboy's parents ordered to pay a third of the cost of the damage .


Nicolas Sarkozy’s most senior aide regularly mocked him as a ‘dwarfish Napoleon’, an ‘airhead’ and a ‘nutter’, it was claimed last night. The revelations will come as a huge blow to the former French president, 60, who is aiming for re-election in two years. Adviser Patrick Buisson, 65, was credited with steering Mr Sarkozy into the Elysee Palace, where he served between 2007 and 2012. Nicolas Sarkozy's (left) most senior aide Patrick Buisson (right) regularly mocked him, it has been claimed . But a book called The Bad Genie claims Mr Buisson frequently mocked the 5ft 5in politician, who wore stacked heels, especially when with his third wife, former supermodel Carla Bruni. Mr Buisson, who is an expert on opinion polls, said Mr Sarkozy could 'do nothing without me' and would call him all the time. 'It was the Dwarf' or 'the Little One', Mr Buisson would tell colleagues after receiving a call from Mr Sarkozy. Mr Buisson was viewed as a 'compass' and 'genius' by Mr Sarkozy, despite also being referred to as a 'nutter' or 'airhead'. Sarkozy wore stacked heels, especially in the presence of his third wife, supermodel Carla Bruni . Mr Buisson would not think twice about slamming the phone down on Mr Sarkozy, saying: 'I'm having lunch, you're bothering me'. He would also put Mr Sarkozy's voice on speaker, and laugh about him with friends, saying: 'He can do nothing without me, Naboleon'. The nickname was a cross between 'Napoleon' - the legendary French leader - and the term 'nabot', which means dwarfish. Authors Ariane Chemin and Vanessa Schneider, who both write for Le Monde, said Sarkozy would phone Mr Buisson for 'reassurance' more than his wives. Mr Buisson fell out with Mr Sarkozy last year, after it emerged that he had recorded many of their conversations without the politician's consent. In one, Carla Bruni dubs her husband a 'kept man', thanks to her fortune amassed during her time as a model in the 1990s. Mr Sarkozy went on to sue his former mentor for around 70,000 pounds, saying: 'In my life I've known betrayal, but rarely one like this.' Mr Sarkozy was defeated by Francois Hollande, his detested Socialist rival, in 2012 after just one term in office. The conservative leader of the UMP Party is determined to get back into power, but is facing a range of corruption enquiries. They include claims that he received millions in back handers from former Libyan dictator Colonel Gaddafi. Mr Sarkozy denies any wrongdoing.

Summary: Patrick Buisson, 65, credited with steering former president into power . But a new book claims the adviser frequently mocked the 5ft 5in politican . Nicolas Sarkozy wore stacked heels, especially with supermodel third wife . Nicknamed him 'Naboleon', cross of Napoleon and nabot meaning dwarfish .


The trust-fund granddaughter of a pharmaceutical magnate has upset the residents of her upscale New York condominium who claim they can smell cigarette and marijuana smoke from her apartment. Jacqueline Lasdon, 27, a nightlife performer, moved into the Onyx Condominium last year and since then the board said it has been 'inundated with complaints concerning unreasonable and offensive levels of cigarette and marijuana smoke emanating from the unit,' according to court papers. The board also said it has received numerous 'complaints concerning the regular influx of transient persons residing in the unit'. Jacqueline Lasdon, the trust-fund granddaughter of a pharmaceutical magnate, upset the residents of upscale Onyx Condominium by smoking too much weed in her $2m New York apartment, a new lawsuit claims . Party girl: Jacqueline Lasdon, 27, a nightlife performer, moved into the Onyx Condominium last year and since then the board said it has been 'inundated with complaints' about smoke in her apartment . Young heiress: Lasdon, who received a $25million trust from her late grandfather Stanley Lasdon, said the suit took her by surprise and says she doesn't hold parties in her apartment . According to the lawsuit, the condominium 'repeatedly warned' Lasdon that she was violating building rules, but is now seeking a court order, as well as unspecified monetary damage and attorney's fees, to force her to stop what it claims is 'intentional and unreasonable' behavior. Lasdon, who received a $25million trust from her late grandfather Stanley Lasdon, said the suit took her by surprise. She told the New York Post she 'definitely' doesn't smoke pot in the building, and quit lighting up cigarettes a few months ago after an upstairs neighbor complained. The apartment board said it was 'inundated with complaints concerning unreasonable and offensive levels of cigarette and marijuana smoke emanating from the unit' after Lasdon moved in, according to court papers . Lasdon also said she doesn't throw parties in her $2million apartment and is only regularly visited by the same two friends. 'I heard everything was fine in the building,' she told the New York Daily News. 'They said there wasn't a problem.' Lasdon said she has only had problems with one upstairs neighbor, who she claimed was 'verbally abusive'. 'I haven't had any contact with any of my other neighbors,' she said. 'This is definitely a shock to me.' Lasdon trained to be an opera singer and now hosts dance parties. She also sometimes performs cabaret and DJs. Big surprise: Lasdon said that the lawsuit against her was shocking to her and says she only has contact with one of her 'verbally abusive' neighbors . Performer: Lasdon was professionally trained as an opera singer but now she . Tight situation: Jaqueline Lasdon, pictured here in a corset and another daring outfit, has found herself in a lawsuit surrounding her luxury home .

Summary: Onyx Condominium claims that since Jacqueline Lasdon, 27, moved in residents complained about 'offensive levels' of cigarette and marijuana smoke . Board also said it received numerous complaints about the 'regular influx of transient persons' residing in her $2million unit . Lasdon said she has never smoked pot in the apartment and stopped lighting up cigarettes after her upstairs neighbor complained . She also said she was 'shocked' by the lawsuit because she never throws parties at the unit and is only visited regularly by two friends .


St Helens scrum-half Luke Walsh's comeback has been further delayed due to complications following ankle surgery, coach Keiron Cunningham has revealed. The former Penrith Panthers player has not played since breaking his leg last July and during his lay-off he had an operation to correct a previous injury with his ankle. It was hoped the goalkicking half-back would be fit for the start of the Super League season in February but a virus set him back and now he is facing another month on the sidelines. Luke Walsh has been out of action since last July after breaking his leg and having ankle surgery . St Helens captain Jon Wilkin has been filling in for Walsh since the Super League got underway in February . 'He had complications with his ankle before he did his leg and we got that sorted out after his leg had healed,' Cunningham said. 'There have been a few complications with the bits and bobs (screws and plates) inside his leg so they have been removed. Adam Smith (centre) surges forward during St Helens' 30-20 victory over Widnes Vikings on Friday . 'It was the right thing to do for Luke. It feels like a normal leg to him now - no screws or plates in the bones. He is in a good place now and hopefully will be back around the start to the second week of April.' Skipper Jon Wilkin has filled in at scrum-half in Walsh's absence. The unbeaten champions' next match is against Warrington at Langtree Park on Thursday .

Summary: Luke Walsh is yet to recover from ankle surgery return for St Helens . Skipper Jon Wilkin has been standing in since start of the Super League . Unbeaten champions meet Warrington in their next game on Thursday .


As Dave King joined hands with his allies to give a triumphant salute on the steps of Argyle House, a great roar emerged from those Rangers fans who had patiently waited to greet the new regime. The noise was more than three years in the making. After so many bitter disappointments, and so much anger directed at so many characters in this sorry saga, here was genuine belief that they finally had their club back. King, Paul Murray and John Gilligan were all elected as directors with around 85 per cent of the vote at Friday's general meeting. The same overwhelming number turfed Derek Llambias and Barry Leach, Mike Ashley’s two associates, out of the Blue Room. A despised board was routed. Dave King (centre) received almost 86 per cent of the votes from Rangers shareholders for power at Ibrox . The incoming directors have a resounding mandate for change but a mammoth task lies ahead. Rangers, in many ways, is unrecognisable to what it once was. As both King and Murray have said, their job is to fix a club that is broken. To find the glue that sticks the pieces back together again, the South Africa-based businessman believes they have to look back in time. Not just in terms restoring financial strength and success on the field, but also in the image and values the club projects. ‘As a day in Rangers’ history, it’s got the potential to be a watershed event,’ insisted King. ‘If you were to ask me sitting here today then I’m confident it will turn out to be that. ‘People ask when will we take the club forward – in actual fact we are taking the club forward to the past. ‘We want to restore the qualities of this club and that is part of the challenge we face here, in trying to build a competitive football team and living up to what the fans expect. Rangers supporters show their pleasure at the news that King at the decision of the shareholders vote . ‘There is a value system attached to Rangers Football Club and this has been lost over the past few years. ‘Rangers has been a club with traditional values. It’s had generational support and a pass-on from father to son. There’s been a consistency, an integrity and a loyalty. ‘Paul has referred to the fact the club has only had 13 managers in its history and that tells you there is a stickability about this club. ‘What we have seen over the last few years has been turbulence, change, lack of loyalty, lack of integrity. What has happened is the exact opposite to the values I associate with my club.’ King, Murray and Gilligan addressed staff inside Ibrox prior to holding a media conference, then travelled to Murray Park to speak with those on the footballing side of the business. In recent times, Rangers has been a place where employees have lived in fear of redundancy. Whole departments have pretty much disappeared. Morale has lurked somewhere south of dismal. A Rangers fan holds

Summary: Around 85 per cent of shareholders backed Dave King’s push for change . Electing him as a director alongside allies Paul Murray and John Gilligan . He also gave Derek Llambias and Barry Leach the boot from Rangers . Now Rangers fans believe their club is finally back in the right hands .


These are the incredible shots of polar bears boxing that would not look out of place in the ring. Alberto Ghizzi Panizza, 39, looked on with amazement as the enormous mammals traded blows on the icy lands near Wapusk National Park in Manitoba, Canada. The full-time photographer, from Parma, Italy, watched the drama unfold as the polar bears play fought for several minutes before throwing in the towel and going their separate ways. Scroll down for video . Polar bears, engaging in what looks like a round of knuckle boxing, were photographed in the province of Manitoba, in Canada . Italian photographer Alberto Ghizzi Panizza, aged 39, captured the stunning shots while visiting the remote northern area . Alberto said he was wary about keeping his distance from the giant mammals, but admitted he eventually had to put down the camera and simply appreciate the dramatic scenes with his own eyes. He said: 'It was one of the first polar bear encounters I'd ever seen. 'Seeing these huge, strong and incredible animals was a unique emotion for me. The bears had a brawl on the icy lands near Wapsuk National Park, in Manitoba, located along Hudson's Bay . The mammals traded blows as the photographer, from Parma, Italy, looked on in amazement as he snapped the action shots . The polar bears were reportedly play fighting for several minutes before going their separate ways . Alberto Ghizzi Panizza was wary about getting too close, but soon put down his camera so he could freely watch the incredible scene . 'They are truly amazing creatures. 'I was totally astonished when I saw them fighting with each other. 'While I was taking pictures of them I had to stop sometimes and look them with my own eyes. Panizza describes his reaction as 'being astonished' when he saw the bears fighting with each other in the clearing . One of the photographer's first-ever polar bear encounters, it made the experience even more special . The scene was so wonderful that Panizzi admits that it wasn't enough to simply look at it through a lens, he had to lower his camera . The encounter also made Italian photographer Panizza think long and hard about the future of these incredible creatures . 'I hope that the risk of extinction one day fades away, as they are unbelievable creatures,' he said following his close encounter . Seeing these huge, strong and incredible animals brought up 'unique emotions' for the Italian artist . 'These are wonderful scenes that I was witnessing and I had to look and appreciate them, not just watch through a lens. 'Every time I saw them my mind was thinking about the future of these unique animals. 'I hope that the risk of extinction one day may fade away as they are unbelievable creatures.'

Summary: Alberto Ghizzi Panizza, 39, watched in amazement as two bears 'boxed' The Italian photographer watched the drama unfold and snapped away . Bears play fought for several minutes before going their separate ways .


Shocking CCTV footage has emerged showing a woman hitting and kicking her toddler as he lies on the floor, all because the youngster knocked her food to the ground. Disturbing CCTV footage shows the woman and her son in a fast-food outlet in the city of Shiyan in eastern China's Hubei province and the little boy reaching for one of the beef burgers, which he accidentally drops. The woman, who restaurant employees said appeared to be the mother of the child, is then seen hitting the toddler in the face as she picks up the remains of the burger. Footage from the restaurant's CCTV cameras show the woman throwing the boy from his seat . After he stood up, she then pushed him onto the ground a second time . She then violently pushed him over and kicks him several times as a sales assistant pretends to ignore what is happening and plays on his mobile phone. Horrified viewers have now reacted angrily after the footage was posted onto social media. Jie Cheng posted: 'This woman is despicable and so is the behaviour of the serving boy. He should have done something.' Another user, Ling Chien, wrote: 'That poor defenceless child. And all because of a burger. She should be locked up.' Yuan Yang said: 'What gives someone the right to treat a child like an animal? And the employee should be just ashamed of himself. Shame on you.' A spokesman for the restaurant said: 'We have spoken to the employee on duty at the time and he has been disciplined.' Meanwhile, police say they are now searching for the woman. A police spokesman said: 'Thanks to members of the public who have come forward we have several leads we are pursuing.' The horrific attack then continued when she began kicking at boy as he lay on the ground crying . Police are now investigating the incident after the woman's actions were met with shock and condemnation, as well a criticism for the staff member (pictured bottom left) who stood by and did nothing .

Summary: CCTV footage has surfaced revealing the sickening beating of a toddler . The boy's mother became angry when he accidentally dropped her food . She throws him to the ground before repeatedly hitting and kicking him . Police are now investigating after the widely-shared video shocked China .


The world's first trillionaire - someone worth a staggering $1,000,000,000,000 - could emerge within just 20 years, analysts believe. The predictions come as Forbes released its billionaires list this week with Bill Gates - who is widely expected to become the world's first trillionaire - at the top with a worth of $79.2 billion. If the U.S. national wealth continues to grow at its current rate, Gates, who saw his fortune grow by $4.2 billion in the past year alone, could well reach the eye-watering figure in his old age. Among those who believe a trillionaire is only years away, entrepreneur Peter Diamandis says he believes the wealth could be earned through space discoveries, the Washington Times reported. Could he be the first? Microsoft's Bill Gates topped Forbes' billionaire list earlier this week and he could well be the first person to become a trillionaire. Analysts say the first trillionaire could be just 20 years away . 1. Bill Gates - Microsoft, $79.2 bn . 2. Carlos Slim Helu - telecoms, $77.1bn . 3. Warren Buffet - investor, $72.7bn . 4. Amancio Ortega - Zara, $64.5 bn . 5. Larry Ellison - Oracle, $54.3 bn . 6. Charles Koch - various, $42.9 bn . 6. David Koch - various, $42.9 bn . 8. Christy Walton - Walmart, $41.7 bn . 9. Jim Walton - Walmart, $40.6 bn . 10. Liliane Bettencourt - L'Oreal, $40.1 bn . 'I think the first trillionaire is going to be made in space,' he told Business Insider this week. Diamandis, an engineer and physician behind companies including Space Adventures Ltd., said individuals and firms finally have the capabilities to explore space for themselves, which could lead to lucrative discoveries. Among Diamandis' own 17 companies, he has teams prospecting near-Earth asteroids, which he calls 'trillion dollar assets'. They represent 'everything we hold of value on Earth, minerals, metals, real estate,' he said. But he's not the only one who believes bank accounts are set to expand. International investment bank Credit Suisse has previously said in an annual Global Wealth Report that there will be 11 trillionaires within two generations. 'Two generations ahead, future extrapolation of current wealth growth rates yields almost a billion millionaires, equivalent to 20 per cent of the total adult population,' the bank said in 2013. Shooting for the stars: Entrepreneur Peter Diamandis, pictured last month, says he believes the first trillionaire could be made in space, where minerals and real estate are waiting to be claimed . 'If this scenario unfolds, then billionaires will be commonplace, and there is likely to be a few trillionaires too, 11 according to our best estimate.' In its list this week, Forbes identified a record 1,826 billionaires - up from 1,645 last year - with a combined net worth of $7.05 trillion. Gates has topped the list for 16 of the last 21 years. In second place was telecom mogul Carlos Slim Helu, who has a net worth of $77.1 billion. Third was investor Warren Buffett, who moved up one slot this year with a net worth of

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