A design flaw has left a fighter jet that's part of the Pentagon's most expensive project ever incapable of carrying highly advanced bombs. The F-35B's internal weapons bay is too small for a Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) load, according to an Inside Defense report. Though it's mandated that an F-35B jet, designed by Lockheed Martin, hold eight SDB IIs in the bay, only four reportedly fit. The F-35 program will reportedly cost a whopping $590 billion over the next decade. Trouble in the skies: The F-35B's internal weapons bay is too small for a Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) load (file photo) The F-35B is one of three variants of the F-35 program, which has proved expensive and troublesome to get off the ground. The F-35B features a lift fan that will allow it to make short takeoffs and vertical landings, Inside Defense reported. In the US, it will be used by the Marine Corps. However, the F-35B is the centerpiece of the British Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier-based fleet. The Ministry of Defense has ordered 48 of the aircraft and they are the only fighter jets set to launch off two planned British aircraft carriers - the HMS Queen Elizabeth and the HMS Prince of Wales. The F-35 program has been plagued by massive cost overruns and delays. Joe DellaVedova, a spokesman for the F-35 program, said in an Inside Defense interview last week that changes are being made to the F-35B jet so it can be released on schedule. DellaVedova also said that Lockheed Martin will likely get the alterations contract down the line in 2015. 'This is not a new issue to us,' DellaVedova told Inside Defense. 'We've been working with the SDB II program office and their contractors since 2007. 'The fit issues have been known and documented and there were larger and more substantial modifications needed to support SDB II that have already been incorporated into production F-35 aircraft. 'These minor or remaining changes were put on hold until the aircraft reached a sufficient level of maturity to ensure that the needed changes would not adversely impact any ongoing SDB [II] developments.' Inside Defense reported that the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program office so far has not publicly recognized problems - and that eight internal and 16 external SDB IIs are in fact meant to go on the F-35B. Bombs away: The SDB II can employ a number of techniques - including imaging infrared, laser, and radar homing - to hit targets, defense contractor Raytheon says . Defense contractor Raytheon is behind the SDB II bomb. The company proclaims on its website 'SDB II can fly more than 45 miles to strike mobile targets, reducing aircrews' time in harm's way. The weapon's small size allows fewer aircraft to take out the same number of targets as previous, larger weapons that required multiple jets. SDB II's size has broader implications for the warfighter and taxpayers, as it means fewer attacks with less time spent flying dangerous missions.' The SDB II can employ a number of

Summary: Fighter jet F-35B's internal weapons bay is too small for a Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) load . Though it's mandated that an F-35B hold eight SDB IIs in the bay, only four can reportedly fit . A F-35 program spokesman has said changes are being made so the fighter jet can be released on schedule . The SDB II can employ a number of techniques - including imaging infrared, laser, and radar homing - to hit targets . The F-35 program will cost an estimated $590billion over the next decade . F-35B is slated to be used by the British Royal Navy on the HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier .


Thousands of photographers representing dozens of countries have converged to form a stunning photo series documenting the beauty, tragedy and raw power of our world and its inhabitants. These pictures are the winners of the Sony World Photography National Awards - the single best images taken by photographers from individual countries. Included among the images are a dazzling array of landscapes, moments of human tragedy and hope, and the beauty of nature - all of which are pulled together in a stunning representation of our planet. Documenting the entire breadth of visual experience, from human interest to landscape via nature and social justice, the 173,444 entries from 171 countries were the most in the competition's history. With winners crowned from more than 50 countries, the pictures were entered in the awards' open categories and will now compete for the Overall Open Photographer of the Year title next month. Alongside this, a $25,000 prize and the coveted L’Iris d’Or/ Photographer of the Year title to is also set to be handed out. These national winners, as well second and third placings from each country, will also be shown as part of the Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition at Somerset House, London from 24th April - 10th May. Indonesia's winner Andrew Suryono captured this incredible moment a young orangutan shielded itself with a leaf during a downpour in Bali. He said: 'It was so sweet, touching and moving to see this endangered orangutan protecting himself from the harsh nature. The message is clear to all of us: we’re all directly responsible to protect them from extinction' 'Wall', taken by photographer Zoltan Toth, from Hungary, was made of eight different images, including six concrete textures, one silhouette and one image of smoke. He said it took 24 hours of active work and several days of correction to create . Photographer Armin Appel, from Germany, created his picture - titled 'Schoolyard' - while flying above a German school premises with a motorized paraglider . Named 'Kos island - Summer', this incredible photograph captures both under and above the water's surface in a single frame and was taken by Greek photographer Georgios Papapostolou. He said: 'The small island that you see in the picture is named Kastri and it's located near Kefalos Village in the beautiful island of Dodecanese Kos.' Dutch photographer Michael Echteld took his winning photograph while in Italy. He explained: 'This image was taken on the inner court of the Pallazzo Publico in Siena, Italy. While looking straight up, the patterns and symmetry in the architecture are wonderfully amplified. The asymmetrical position of the Torre del Mangia nicely disrupts the symmetry. The lighting for this shot was difficult. Five different exposures were taken and blended and balanced in post processing.' French winner Yvon Buchmann explained the background of this human interest photograph of a child pastor in Senegal: 'This photo was taken at Ndiaganiao a small village in central Senegal in May 2014. With a friend, we went to visit Justin who is in charge of educating the children of his brother who died.

Summary: World Photography National Award winners have been announced, showcasing best images from each country . Among the award-winning images are stunning photographs of landscapes, architecture, people and animals . Those entered in professional categories will now compete for a $25,000 prize and Photographer of the Year title .


Former Newcastle defender Davide Santon has been called up to the Italy squad for Tuesday's friendly against England. Santon, who made his loan move from Newcastle to Inter Milan permanent last month, has been drafted into Antonio Conte's squad following injuries to Matteo Darmian and Manuel Pasqual. AC Milan defender Ignazio Abate has also been called up. Davide Santon (left) will face England after being called into the Italian squad as a late replacement . Santon spent a spell with Newcastle before returning to his homeland with Inter Milan . Italy warmed up for England's visit with a 2-2 draw in their Euro 2016 qualifier away to Bulgaria on Saturday. Goalkeeper and captain Gianluigi Buffon sat out the match in Sofia with flu and he is a doubt for the international against Roy Hodgson's men at the Juventus Stadium. Italy players, including Ciro Immobile (centre), train ahead of Tuesday's friendly clash with England . Theo Walcott has been picked out by Giorgio Chiellini as the England player who can be most dangerous . Meanwhile, Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini is more concerned about the presence of Theo Walcott than the goal threat posed by Wayne Rooney and Harry Kane in Turin. 'I am always a fan of Walcott, a quick sprinter and terrifying for defenders,' Chiellini said. 'England notice his absence. For the world of football, it is positive that Walcott recuperates totally to his top level.' Italy beat England 2-1 in last summer's World Cup and also eliminated the Three Lions from Euro 2008 in a quarter-final penalty shoot-out.

Summary: The Three Lions face Italy in an international friendly on Tuesday . The Azzurri have injuries to Matteo Darmian and Manuel Pasqual . Inter Milan's Davide Santon and AC Milan defender Ignazio Abate have been called up as replacements .


For those desperately in need of a weekend by the sea, look no further than Scotland's southeast coast, only an hour drive from bustling Edinburgh. While the charming town of North Berwick offers plenty of quaint B&Bs to choose from, the refurbished Sheriff Hall Granary, in East Lothian, provides the perfect base for larger groups or families to explore the area. But, be warned: you will be required to disconnect fully, as WiFi is not always readily available, and 3G access is spotty to say the least. Sheriff Hall Granary, located near North Berwick in East Lothian, Scotland, is a refurbished grain storehouse . As it turns out, the three-day break from our mobiles was a blessing - though no easy feat for seven twenty-somethings from London - as it forced us to get outside and actually speak to each other while spending time in the home's circular sitting room. Finding the house - without cell phone service, I might add - was the first hurdle to cross on our way to a relaxing weekend by the shore. Arriving in Edinburgh on the last Thursday evening flight out of Luton, by the time we had secured our car rental, we were well into the midnight hour. Our first several attempts to find the house, without the help of GPS or street lights, was simply put, a comedy of errors. Thankfully, the owners are used to dealing with such overwhelming confusion and after several hours - and several phone calls - we pulled up to the sprawling granary, which had been turned into a holiday home several years ago by the owner's father-in-law. Sheriff Hall is located just a 10 minute drive from the quaint seaside town of North Berwick . Charlie (pictured) posing at the North Berwick marina, where plenty of sailboats are available to rent . Despite the late night, we woke up early to set out in search of the closest town, North Berwick, with its quaint shops, artisanal bakeries, and most important for our weary-traveller purposes, a Tesco. Our hunt for food was quickly abandoned, however, when we saw the stunning West Bay beach, which in the low tide, seemingly went on forever. The small marina was every bit as picturesque, offering views of the Firth of Forth and plenty of brightly-coloured sailboats and canoes tied up and waiting to be taken out. For those travelling with small children, it's also worth noting that the harbour is home to the Scottish Seabird Centre, where tours can be organised to learn more about the area's local marine life, most notably gannets and puffins. In the low tide, the stunning West Bay beach seemingly goes on forever, overlooking the Firth of Forth . The small town is full of quirky souvenir shops, artisanal bakeries and charming local eateries . On the sprawling Sheriff Hall property, there are many friendly horses (and chickens) roaming free . Back at the granary, the holiday home is situated on a working farm, which means, animal lovers may even be able to take part in the

Summary: Just an hour from Edinburgh is the quaint, coastal town of North Berwick . For large groups or families travelling together, try a holiday home rental . Sheriff Hall Granary in East Lothian has plenty of charm on a working farm .


Hillary Clinton may be the presumptive Democratic frontrunner in the 2016 presidential race, but she is by no means the party's 'inevitable' nominee, a likely challenger said Thursday. 'Maybe that's the way it is today,' former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley acknowledged on MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' program. 'Most years there is the inevitable frontrunner. And that inevitable frontrunner is inevitable right up until he or she is no longer inevitable,' he added. NOT 'INEVITABLE'? Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley threw cold water on the idea that his party will give Hillary Clinton a neasy route to a presidential nomination . BLOODBATH: Clinton faced bruising questions on Tuesday at the United Nations from a crush of reorters fixated on 'email-gate' The timing of O'Malley's jab is notable. Clinton is embroiled in controversy about her use of a private email account for her entire four years as secretary of state, and her Tuesday press conference did little to quell the furor. But O'Malley seemed to dismiss the growing scandal. Even if the federal government had an iron-clad retention policy that covered every agency, he said, it's not the sort of thing he wants to campaign on. 'None of that would make a hill of difference,' O'Malley insisted, to Americans struggling to make ends meet in a time of slow economic growth. Clinton's never-ending email story is 'not the issue that's going to restore our economy,' the former governor said. 'People don't care so much about email policies.' Still, he said it was 'important' for the former secretary of state to follow federal laws and regulations. A New York Times report Thursday said that congressional Democrats are still desperate for Mrs. Clinton to run in 2016, saying she is 'simply too big to fail.' While she tops all polls on who Democrats would pick for president, O'Malley countered the notion that the most powerful woman in American politics was a lock for the nomination. And he stressed that if he threw his hat in the ring, he would not be aiming for a consolation prize like the vice presidency or a cabinet post. 'I would be running not only to win but to govern well, to make the case to the people of the country there are better choices we can make together that will make wages go up and to make college more affordable for our kids again,' O'Malley said. 'We don't have any announced candidates yet,' he noted, 'but I've never run a bad race and I've never gone all out when I've gone all in.' TIMING: The 'Morning Joe' appearance on MSNBC came during a week when Clinton's feet are being held to the fire in what's being called 'email-gate' He said he expected a 'robust conversation' among Democrats during the campaign. But O'Malley appeared unwilling to unsheathe the knives just yet, declining to say whether Clinton did anything wrong in her email kerfuffle. He said he will announce his political intentions this spring. Clinton observers expect her to do the same. Last week, when Maryland's long-serving Senator Barbara Mikulski announced she would

Summary: Martin O'Malley went on MSNBC and said if he runs for president he 'would be running not only to win but to govern well' 'We don't have any announced candidates yet,' he said, 'but I've never run a bad race' Interview comes as Hillary Clinton is under fire for keeping her email communications off governmet servers as secretary of state . Democratic Party is still counting on her to carry the day but primary elections won't happen until early 2016 .


Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has asked his players not to play as many backpasses to goalkeeper David de Gea as he faces mounting criticism over his side's unadventurous performances this season. Despite travelling to Newcastle United on Wednesday in a Champions League spot, United fans booed their team during Saturday's 2-0 win against Sunderland, most notably when an attacking corner was played all the way back to their Spanish 'keeper. Though Van Gaal is keen for supporters to lay off his players, he does admit sharing their frustration at De Gea being over-used as a springboard for attacks. Louis van Gaal said he agreed with the fans that sometimes it was frustrating watching Manchester United . Van Gaal felt that sometimes his team passed the ball back to David de Gea unnecessarily . 'I agree with the fans that we don't have to use the goalkeeper so much,' he said. 'I have seen moments when we could play with a higher tempo without interfering with the goalkeeper. 'Sometimes the players may not see another solution. But I have to support them. Also, a fan has to see that. 'Of course, to attack is more or less the English style of playing a match. But I think the supporters have also enjoyed Manchester United playing in a possession game so it is always a mix of playing both. I think we can still improve in not losing the ball unnecessarily.' United's run of two defeats in 21 matches has failed to paper over some other cracks. Their supporters brought up in the successful Sir Alex Ferguson era chanted 'Attack, attack, attack' in the first half of their victory at Old Trafford at the weekend. Angel di Maria was brought off at half time during United's recent clash with Sunderland at Old Trafford . Robin van Persie remains out with an ankle injury for Manchester United's trip to Newcastle . Out: Van Persie (ankle) Probable line-up: De Gea; Valencia, Smalling, Evans, Rojo; Januzaj, Blind, Herrera, Di Maria; Rooney, Falcao. And record signing Angel di Maria was brought off after half-time with the £59.7million Argentine looking uncomfortable with Van Gaal's desire to win matches through controlling possession. Van Gaal admits the raft of players he signed in the summer including Di Maria are struggling to come to terms with English football and said it may take 12 months for United fans to see the best of them. 'The first season is always difficult. You can see it with every player we bought – Shaw, Blind, Herrera, Falcao and also Di Maria. 'How long it takes depends on so many different aspects of the game, the match and also the culture of the country. You can not give a general answer – but the general answer is one year! Colombian forward Radamel Falcao has failed to hit the heights expected of him at United . Van Gaal also felt that United's new players needed up to a year to settle in at the club . United's season rests on the next six weeks when

Summary: Manchester United were booed by fans in their win against Sunderland . Louis van Gaal admitted he understood the fans' frustrations . United's manager said his team sometimes plays too many backpasses . READ: Van Gaal expects Man Utd to be in top four race until end of season . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .


Endless hours of rigorous training, countless repetitive rehearsals to perfect your technique and you fluff your lines on the big stage. A horrifying scene no athlete wants to be part of. However that's what happened to Russia's unfortunate skeleton slider Elena Nikitina, when she overshot the mark and completely missed her sled in her very first run of the World Championships in Germany. At the height of her speed in front of an eagerly awaiting crowd, the poor Russian took a tumble and slid down the hill further than a certain Sol Campbell tackle on Ivica Olic when England played Croatia in the Euro 2008 qualifiers. It was all going to plan as Elena Nikitina began her first run in the Skeleton World Championships in Germany . However the Russian slider failed to grab on to one of the sled's handles, completely missing her target . We're happy to announce that Nikitina emerged uninjured after her unfortunate episode in Winterberg, only suffering a minor blow to her pride. Great Britain's Lizzy Yarnold is on course to completing a career quadruple after setting a new track record on the Winterberg Hochsauerland bobsleigh track. Yarnold will look to stay in contention for gold as the women head into the final day of the competition on Saturday. The 22-year old looks up in dismay as her sled careers toward the finish line without her on board . Skeleton slider Nikitina bares all as she poses for a photoshoot back home in Russia .

Summary: Elena Nikitina had the start from hell in her first World Championship run . Russian skeleton slider completely missed her sled at the top of the course . Great Britain's Lizzie Yarnold leads the way after the first day of competing .


It was Billy Connolly who once joked that Ally Macleod thought tactics were a new kind of peppermint. And amusing though that might have been, it expressed a British suspicion that tactics somehow meant over-thinking the game. Some will say the game is all about having good players and that the manager only has so much control. Of course, you can’t legislate for everything that’s going to happen on the pitch. But, when Brendan Rodgers turns around a season by simply deploying players in different areas of the pitch, even the most hardened sceptic ought to be able to see just how important tactics are and that tweaking your system can be a game-changer. Brendan Rodgers addresses his players as they prepare for the Manchester United clash at Anfield . The Liverpool manager was under pressure earlier in the season after a poor start to the campaign . The Liverpool manager was on the back foot in December. His team were conceding goals, they could not score and they didn’t look anything like the side they had been the previous season. People were even suggesting he might be sacked. What a bold and clever move to go to three at back and push the wing-backs on. Ironically, he first did it at Old Trafford in December — and his reward was a 3-0 defeat. But they have not lost in the Premier League and FA Cup since then and even on that day you could see they were on to something. They had six one-on-one opportunities and should not have lost the game. It is a shrewd system. I played it with England when we won Le Tournoi in France in 1997, when I had Paul Merson and Paul Scholes behind Ian Wright and two holding midfield players behind them. Those two in the pocket — the Merson/Scholes pairing in my team or two of Adam Lallana, Philippe Coutinho and Raheem Sterling for Liverpool — have the freedom to get wide, to move in front of wing-backs or to go inside into positions that threaten in the box. Lallana and Coutinho have done it particularly well. That system has turned their results around. Liverpool manager Rodgers talks to midfielder Adam Lallana at training ahead of the visit of United . Rodgers issues instructions to his players before a training session at Melwood on Friday . Glenn Hoddle played three at the back when he was England manager . The shock factor: why Liverpool’s 3-4-3 works... The key is that no one else plays it. I watched the 2-2 draw against Arsenal in December and although Liverpool equalised in the last minute, it was clear that Arsenal didn’t have a clue how to play the system. Liverpool had 63 per cent of the possession. And I doubt that’s ever happened to a team of Arsene Wenger’s playing with 11 men. Liverpool can push the front three up to press the opposition high up the pitch. The wing-backs don’t have to get back and cover as much as a full-back does, so they can

Summary: Liverpool play Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday in top-four clash . Brendan Rodgers' side are just two points behind United in fifth place . Liverpool haven't lost in the league since United beat them in December . Rodgers switched to three at the back and has transformed the season .


A man faces court for allegedly flying a drone over the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and several Premier League football grounds. Nigel Wilson, 42, of Nottingham, has been summoned in relation to 17 breaches of the Air Navigation Order, Scotland Yard said today. Among venues over which he is said to have flown a 'small unmanned surveillance aircraft' are Liverpool's Anfield, the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal's home ground and Manchester City's Etihad Stadium. Footage: Nigel Wilson, 42, of Nottingham, has been summoned in relation to 17 breaches of the Air Navigation Order, including over the Emirates Stadium (pictured) Flight: Wilson is also accused of flying near the Palace of Westminster (pictured) and having failed to maintain direct, unaided and visual contact with a drone . He is also alleged to have failed to maintain direct, unaided and visual contact with a drone at Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Westminster. A spokesman for the Civil Aviation Authority said: 'We can confirm that we have assisted the police in preparing this prosecution. 'There are clear rules and regulations in place regarding the flying of drones in the UK and it is the responsibility of users to spend time fully understanding what those rules are.' He will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on Thursday, April 16. The Civil Aviation Authority has previously issued a warning over the use of drones after footage was posted online. Summons: Wilson will appear in court next month for flying across central London, pictured . Football fan: The suspect is accused of flying a drone over Premier League grounds like Anfield, pictured, as well as the Etihad, the King Power Stadium and the Britannia Stadium . A CAA spokesman said: 'The rule is that you're not allowed to fly over large gatherings of people of 1,000 or more at any height. 'You're not allowed to go within 50 metres of a building or structure. It's not something that people can just do without permission for safety reasons. 'These [drones] can weigh up to seven or eight kilograms. They could create a bit of damage if they fall from 1,000 feet.' The CAA has already prosecuted two people over illegal drone flying. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Nigel Wilson, 42, accused of 17 breaches of the Air Navigation Order . Nottingham resident allegedly went on three-month filming spree . Scotland Yard say he flew over Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City grounds . Detectives believe he took drone over Parliament and Buckingham Palace . Wilson will appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court on April 16 .


TSA agents allowed a convicted felon and former member of a domestic terrorist group to pass through an expedited security line, Homeland Security's internal watchdog has revealed. The passenger, whose identity has not been released, has served years in prison for murder and offenses involving explosives, the Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General's Office said as it revealed the 'significant aviation security breach' in a statement on Thursday night. The watchdog was asked to investigate the June 2014 incident last October after a whistleblower came forward. It did not release specific details of the passenger's criminal history or where the incident took place. The passenger, who is a U.S. citizen, had not registered for the TSA's PreCheck program, but if they had, they would have been rejected because of their convictions, the office said in the statement. 'Significant security breach': A passenger who has convictions for murder and offenses involving explosives was allowed to pass through the TSA's PreCheck line (file picture) despite an agent recognizing them . Instead, they were selected for the screening through the Secure Flight program's 'risk assessment rules', the watchdog said. The program compares information the traveler has given their airline with information from the Terrorist Screening Database, No Fly lists and other intelligence-based systems to determine if they can board the plane and to identify low-risk passengers for expedited screening. After determining a passenger can be pre-screened, it allows them to print documents carrying the PreCheck sign. The TSA was unable to show the traveler's vetting results because they are deleted seven days after travel, the Inspector General's Office said. When the passenger reached the airport, an agent looked at their documents. 'After checking the traveler's boarding pass and identification, an alert Transportation Security officer at the airport recognized the felon and alerted his supervisor,' the watchdog said, CNN reported. 'However, the supervisor directed the [officer] to take no action and allow the traveler to continue through the TSA pre-check lane.' As part of the PreCheck system, the passenger - who has a criminal history involving explosives - would not have had to take off their shoes or jackets or remove liquids from their carry-on luggage. Investigation: The TSA responded that all passengers, including those with PreCheck tickets, are subject to 'robust' checks. It is not known where the June 2014 breach took place . The incident was brought to the attention of the Inspector General's Office's after a whistleblower went to the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, an independent federal investigative agency. A classified report was issued to TSA detailing the need to make changes to the PreCheck vetting and screening process. On Thursday, the TSA said in a statement that it 'takes its responsibility for protecting the traveling public very seriously'. 'All passengers, including those with TSA PreCheck on boarding passes, are subject to a robust security approach that employs multiple layers of security, both seen and unseen,' it said. The TSA added that the success of its pre-screening system relies on the intelligence and national law enforcement communities identifying passengers they believe to

Summary: The unidentified passenger had convictions for murder and offenses related to explosives, said Homeland Security's Inspector General's Office . Despite this, the traveler was issued a ticket allowing them to take the PreCheck lane . A TSA agent recognized the felon and told their supervisor - but the supervisor allowed the passenger to go through anyway . PreCheck means passengers can keep on their jackets, do not need to remove shoes and do not need to take liquids out of their luggage . The watchdog, which began investigating in October after a whistleblower came forward, did not say where the June 2014 incident took place . TSA said it takes its responsibility to protect the public 'very seriously'


The wife of an Australian podiatrist who was found stabbed seven times in the Bahamas is being questioned by police in relation to his death. The body of Phillip Vasyli, 59, was found inside his home in exclusive gated community Old Fort Bay on New Providence Island. Local police said the married father-of-two had been dead for seven hours before a worker found him, 9News reported. Scroll down for video . Phillip Vasyli was found with seven stab wounds in his body inside his gated community home in the Bahamas . Donna Vasyli (pictured far right) has two children with Mr Vasyli, including daughter Lauren (pictured far left) Police removed the 59-year-old's body from his house this morning as his wife was questioned . Detectives took Mr Vasyli's wife, Donna, into custody following the discovery, saying she was a person of interest in the investigation. No one has been charged over the well-known podiatrist's death. In his 30-year career, Mr Vasyli has treated more than 50,000 people and established three Sydney practices, according to his website. He has since sold the businesses. He also started up a orthopedics brand, which is available in more than 25 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. Donna Vasyli (third from right) helps her husband run his not-for-profit organisation, Vasyli Foundation . The podiatrist had 30 years experience and had started up three practices in Sydney . Mr Vasyli started up a brand of orthapedic shoes. The range includes footbeds, slippers, sandals and walking shoes . Local police found his body seven hours after he had died about 8am local time on Tuesday . The range includes over-the-counter orthotic footbeds, slippers, sandals and walking shoes. Police were called to Mr Vasyli's home about 8am local time on Tuesday, local media reported. It is believed the podiatrist owned two homes in the gated community with an office at the nearby medical centre. A friend left a heartfelt tribute to Mr Vasyli on his Facebook page. It is believed Mr Vasyli owned two houses in the Old Fort Bay area inside the gated community . Mr Vasyli moved to the Bahamas from Sydney and set up a practice at a nearby medical centre . The 59-year-old was found inside his Old Fort Bay home, which was inside an exclusive gated community . The podiatrist would share idyllic pictures of his home on social media . This one was taken from inside Mr Vasyli's home on Old Fort Bay island . 'RIP Phil, It's comforting to know you are finding peace with the Angels [sic]. You will be missed,' she said. Another woman wrote: 'Devastated to hear of Phil's passing. I'm an old school friend. Praying for comfort for his family. RIP Phil.' Donna Vasyli is the mother of Mr Vasyli's two children, Aron and Lauren. He was also an avid fan of Mixed Martial Arts fighting. The Sydney man often shared photos related to the sport . A friend of the podiatrist left a heartfelt tribute on his Facebook page following his death . The podiatrist's

Summary: An Australian podiatrist has been found stabbed to death in the Bahamas . Phillip Vasyli, 59, was discovered with seven stab wounds in his house . Police received a call about 8am local time on Tuesday and made the find . His wife, Donna, is a person of interest and has been taken into custody .


With his thick beard and fearsome axe, Abu Azrael is one of the most recognisable soldiers fighting among the Iraqi forces against ISIS. Nicknamed the 'father of archangel of death' in Arabic, Abu Azrael has become the poster boy of the Imam Ali brigade, a Iraqi Shi'a militia group sponsored by Iran. He is believed to be a 40-year-old former university lecturer, who left his home to fight Islamic State back in June 2014. Iraqi warrior: With his thick beard and fearsome axe, Abu Azrael is one of the most feared soldiers among the Iraqi forces fighting ISIS. Such is his fame, his fan page on social media has attracted over a quarter of a million supporters. Pictures show the bald fighter kitted out in his military fatigues, posing with his famous axe and a heavy machine gun. Other photos shows the colossal warrior carrying a large sword, fearlessly wandering through the battlefield. As well as posing with his weapons, Abu Azrael also appears to love a selfie and posting short videos of him and his friends relaxing after battle. Islamic State face a tremendous task to hold on to the Iraqi city of Tikrit and with the arrival of the Iraqi Rambo, morale is high among the Iraqi Shi'a militias. A formidable presence: Such is his fame, his fan page on social media has attracted over a quarter of a million supporters. Well known for his sense of humour, one video shows Abu Azrael using a captured ISIS walkie-talkie to taunt and mock the depraved savages of ISIS. The fighter appears to enjoy giving an insight into his life as a soldier. Videos have been posted showing the Iraqi soldier cycling through parts of the Iraqi city of Tikrit. Another video shows the towering fighter wandering around a captured ISIS bases, taking time to cheekily steal a teapot. A multitude of stories continue to be reported about the background of Abu Azrael. Some reports even claim he was once Iraq's national champion in Taekwondo. Determined to defend his home and country, Abu Azrael joined the Imam Ali brigade, a Iraqi Shi'a militia heavily supported by Iran . Well known for his sense of humour, one video shows Abu Azrael using a captured ISIS walkie-talkie to taunt and mock the depraved savages of ISIS. It is possible he was motivated to join the fight after a representative of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani issued a call to arms in Friday prayers in mid June 2014. Determined to defend his home and country, Abu Azrael joined the Imam Ali brigade, a Iraqi Shi'a militia heavily supported by Iran. The militia has recently been fighting alongside the Iraqi army in a bid to re-capture the Iraqi city of Tikrit. With the arrival of the Iraqi Rambo, morale is high among the Iraqi Shi'a militias, who appear confident in ridding ISIS from Iraq. Selfie lover: As well as posing with his weapons, Abu Azrael also appears to love a selfie and posting short videos of him and his friends relaxing after battle. Like a lion: Determined

Summary: Famed for using heavy weapons... as well as axes and swords . Enjoys taunting ISIS fighters over airwaves using a seized walkie-talkie .


John Swift and Kwame Thomas were on target as England's under 20s beat the United States at Plymouth to record their second win of the week. Having overcome a talented Mexico side on penalties on Wednesday night, Aidy Boothroyd's Young Lions defied horrendous conditions and stubborn opposition to earn another morale-boosting victory ahead of the summer's Toulon Tournament. The result, in front of a large crowd of over 11,000 at Home Park, extended Boothroyd's unbeaten start as England under 20s manager. Kwame Thomas, the Derby County forward, celebrates scoring England's second goal . Thomas celebrates with his team-mates after scoring what proved to be England's winner at Plymouth . Chelsea midfielder John Swift fires home England's opening goal from just outside the penalty box . He made extensive changes from the side that beat Mexico, with Brentford right-back Moses Odubajo the only surviving player of the team. With gale-force winds and torrential rain greeting England on their first visit to the Devon city in 26 years, it took both sides some time to get into their stride. Gradually Swift, the Chelsea midfielder currently on loan at Swindon Town in League One, began to take control of the midfield and he forced a fingertip save from American goalkeeper Jeff Caldwell. The States were happy to play on the counter-attack and Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford had to be alert to deny Maki Tall. Most of the crowd thought England had taken the lead when Leeds United's Alex Mowatt sent a left-footed shot towards goal, but it had actually found the side-netting. Moses Odubajo is tackled by John Requejo during the friendly win at Home Park . American keeper Jeff Caldwell can't stop Thomas's (right) shot from going past him . Thomas gets in another shot during a lively performance as Aidy Boothroyd's team claimed another win . Jack Stephens tries to retrieve the ball at the byline during England's 2-1 win . But England's reward would arrive on the stroke of half-time and it was fitting that Swift should provide the breakthrough. Obubajo advanced down the right and looked up to see Swift lurking on the edge of the area. Taking one touch to control, he fired past Caldwell to split the teams at half-time. The Young Lions continued to boss the game after the break and Mowatt went close again, firing over when Norwich City defender Harry Toffolo found him well-placed inside the box. A second goal duly arrived on 68 minutes - Swift sprung up on the left-wing, beat his man and crossed from the byline to Thomas. The Derby County forward fired home to score what proved to be the winning goal. But the States ensured a nervy finale when Tall pulled one back with 11 minutes to play, and they appeared to be level when Boxi Yomba scored late on. The eagle-eyed referee, however, spotted that Yomba had guided the ball in with his hand. England (4-2-3-1): Jordan Pickford (Sunderland); Moses Obubajo (Brentford), Dominic Ball (Cambridge United on loan from Tottenham Hotspur), Jordan Turnbull (Swindon Town on loan from Southampton),

Summary: Chelsea midfielder John Swift scored one minute before half-time . Derby forward Kwame Thomas added a second after the break . United States pulled one back through Maki Tall . Result preserves Aidy Boothroyd's unbeaten start as boss .


Charles Darwin himself described them as the 'strangest animals ever discovered' and was baffled as to how they could have evolved. Now scientists have unraveled a 180 year old mystery of the evolutionary origins of South America's hooved mammals that died out 10,000 years ago. The continents native ungulates - hooved animals - have baffled palaeontologists as they share traits with rodents, elephants and camels. The four-legged Macrauchenia patachonica, shown in the artists impression above, has baffled scientists since fossils of the species, which died out around 10,000 years ago, were found by Charles Darwin 180 years ago . But now by analysing the proteins preserved in fossilised bones, scientists have been able to show that the animals are more closely related to modern horses. The technique they used also promises to reveal new information about other long-extinct fossilised species. Fossils of an ancient primate found in the Amazon may be the first monkey to have traveled from Africa across the Atlantic Ocean to South America. The discovery suggest that monkeys first arrived in South America nearly 10 million years earlier than previously thought. Scientists believe the first primates traveled to South America, which was once an isolated island before it joined to North America three million years ago, from Africa on natural rafts that drifted across the Atlantic ocean. The two groups of primates then evolved separately to create distinct families of primates. However, evidence for when this epic journey occurred has been patchy and the oldest fossil of a monkey found in the New World was 26 million years old found in Bolivia. But now fossilised teeth, found on a riverbank in a remote part of the Amazon in Peru, that have been dated at 36 million years old suggest the crossing from Africa may have occurred far earlier. A reconstruction of the 38 million year old Perupithecus ucayalensis (left) found in South America is shown above alongside a species it closely resembled - Talahpithecus parvus, that lived in Libya 39 milion years ago . Unlike DNA, proteins can be better preserved within fossilised remains. The scientists say it could allow them to look back in time 10 times farther than current techniques using ancient DNA. Dr Ross MacPhee, a curator at the American Museum of Natural History's department of mammalogy and one of the authors of the study, said: 'Fitting South American ungulates to the mammalian family tree has always been a major challenge for palaeontologists, because anatomically they were these weird mosaics, exhibiting features found in a huge variety of quite unrelated species living all over the place . 'This is what puzzled Darwin and his collaborator Richard Owen so much in the early 19th century. 'With all of these conflicting signals, they couldn’t say whether these ungulates were related to giant rodents, or elephants, or camels—or what have you.' The researchers, whose work is published in the journal Nature, began their study by attempting to extract DNA from the fossilised bones of ungulate fossils found in South America. However, DNA breaks down quickly in the warm wet

Summary: Researchers looked at 48 fossils of hooved animals from South America . The species - Toxodon plantensis and Macrauchenia patachonica - were first discovered by Charles Darwin inUruguay and Argentina 180 years ago . Palaeontologists have struggled to decide whether the strange looking animals were more closely related to rodents, camels or elephants . Scientists developed new technique for analysing proteins in bones that can reveal links between animals that have been dead for millions of years . The technique can reach further back in time than ancient DNA analysis . They found that the extinct South American animals were related to horses . The new technique - called proteomics - could revolutionise palaeontology .


After a teammate's knee put a dent in his face during a game against the Portland Trailblazers two days ago, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook had successful facial surgery today. The surgery repaired a fracture to the zygomatic arch of the NBA star's right cheek. Westbrook, who is averaging 26.5 points, 8.1 assists and 6.8 rebounds in 45 games this season, is not expected to be sidelined for long. Scroll down for video . Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (above) had successful facial surgery today in Los Angeles . The surgery repaired a fracture to the zygomatic arch bone of the popular NBA star's right cheek . Westbrook was injured when teammate Andre Roberson ran into him on Friday night in Portland (pictured) The 26-year-old sustained the facial injury when his teammate Andre Roberson ran into him while trying to find a Portland player to foul and stop the clock. There were two-and-a-half seconds remaining when Roberson kneed Westbrook in the face and the Thunder went on to lose 115-112. His surgery was performed by doctors at the Osborne Head and Neck Institute in Los Angeles, California. The zygomatic arch bone separates the eye socket from the sinuses, according to ESPN. The zygomatic arch bone separates the eye socket from the sinuses. A medical expert said the surgery was needed because 'there are bacteria in the sinuses, so it is a bone that needs to be fixed' Westbrook, 26, is averaging 26.5 points, 8.1 assists and 6.8 rebounds in 45 games for OKC this season . Medical analyst Mark Edickes said: 'There are bacteria in the sinuses, so it is a bone that needs to be fixed. 'There are a lot of facial bones you may crack that don't need to be fixed. 'The other thing is, it provides some contour to the cheek, so there is an issue of appearance as well.' When he resumes playing, Westbrook will probably wear a face mask. Westbrook did not play in OKC's 108-101 win over the Los Angeles Lakers earlier today. He will be re-evaluated this week to determine when he can return to the court, although Yahoo Sports reported if Westbrook 'had a playoff game, he could play'. Westbrook has recorded three straight triple-doubles. DJ Augustin started in place of Westbrook against the Lakers.

Summary: Surgery fixed fracture to zygomatic arch of OKC Thunder guard's cheek . He was hurt when teammate Andre Roberson kneed him in the face . Zygomatic arch bone separates the eye socket from the sinuses . The procedure was needed because there are bacteria in the sinuses .


Many people exercise to music and the majority of these have some form of fitness tracker or app. Now joggers and cyclists can combine the two - with headphones that play music without the need for a phone and track your steps and sleep. The TalkBand N1 also doubles up as a stereo Bluetooth headset so if you choose to pair it with a phone, you can receive and make calls too. Scroll down for video . They know when you're awake: Huawei's new TalkBand N1 headphones track every movement of their users, including how many calories they have burned, all while having storage space for 1,000 songs . Chinese tech giant Huawei announced the headphones alongside its next-generation fitness tracker - the TalkBand B2 - at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The N1 looks like a standard pair of headphones but has a Bluetooth chip, accelerometer and 4GB of storage inside - the equivalent to 1,000 songs. By being Bluetooth-enabled, the headphones sync with the TalkBand app for both Android and iOS devices meaning they can be used to make calls - using a built-in microphone - or stream songs from a phone. This includes apps such as Spotify. Huawei told MailOnline the headphones will go on sale by the end of September this year and although official prices haven't been announced, the earbuds are expected to retail for around £100. The TalkBand app will add support for the headphones through a software update nearer the time of release. Elsewhere, the headphones are IP54-rated waterproof, will work for three days and can be charged via microUSB. The N1 will last for 12 days on standby, or for five hours for continuous calls. Advanced: Britta O'Boyle of Pocket-lint.com told MailOnline activity-tracking headphones are the latest trend . Britta O'Boyle, features editor at Pocket-lint.com told MailOnline: 'Headphones used to just play your favourite track and activity tracking used to come in the form of a pedometer at best, but those days are long gone. 'The two functions are now colliding into one device and Huawei's latest wearable attempt not only does both and looks good doing it, but it also has Bluetooth calling for added convenience. 'The activity-tracking headphone sector is just at its beginning but the addition of Huawei's TalkBand N1 to current options such as LG and Jabra's heart rate monitoring models represents the exciting times that lie ahead.' Elsewhere, Huawei's TalkBand B2 smartwatch builds on the features of its original tracker by adding a six-axis gyro and accelerometer. New kit: In addition to tracking calories and steps, the B2 smartwatch is smart enough to recognise what activity is being carried out, from cycling to walking and running, and sleeping . In addition to tracking calories and steps, the B2 is smart enough to recognise what activity is being carried out, from cycling to walking and running, and sleeping. The 0.3-inch touchscreen features gesture support and the band also syncs with the free TalkBand app for Android and iOS. It can be paired with two phones at the same time.

Summary: Huawei unveiled its activity tracking headphones in Barcelona . The headset can track steps, store songs and be used to make calls . Headphones feature a built-in accelerometer and 4GB of storage . They are also waterproof and sync with Android and iOS devices . Built-in battery lasts 12 days on standby and three working days . Official prices not announced but are expected to be around £100 . Huawei also unveiled its next-generation TalkBand fitness tracker .


Sex advice was a lot more simple in the Eighties, says psychotherapist Philippa Perry in the BBC4 documentary Sex, Lies & Love Bites . The current generation of young people is the most confused about sex ever because of pornography, according to a psychotherapist. Philippa Perry, 57, has claimed that easy access to explicit videos and images has left many young people unable to have normal and healthy relationships. The mother-of-one added that the problem of young people not understanding the realities of sex is at least as bad now as it has ever been. An agony aunt for Red magazine and The Guardian, she said she comes across problems caused by pornography time and again and that men are increasingly turning to such columns for advice. The wife of Turner Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry, 54, she said: ‘These days people educate themselves about sex usually by watching the freely available pornography. They get a skewed idea about sex, thinking women have to be one way and it’s all about submission and domination when of course it isn’t. ‘People get the wrong idea about sex and lose their way because of pornography. I’m not against pornography but it is not the most helpful of sex education tools. The danger these days is posed by people being exposed too young to a certain type of sex and then they tend to think that is what sex is.’ This naivety about the reality of sex is different to that of young people from previous generations who turned to agony aunts for advice. While it used to be driven by a lack of knowledge about sex, the problem is now that people are exposed to pornography, often depicting aggressive and violent sex, at too young of an age. She said ‘it’s worse now, but I’m an old person so I would say that.’ She highlighted one case that she encountered of a young man who was so addicted to pornography that he could no longer become aroused by women in real life. She said this is not the only time she has come across this problem and that ‘it’s a huge problem in society.’ Mrs Perry, who is also a trained psychotherapist, made the comments ahead of presenting a new documentary for BBC4, broadcasting tonight. Sex, Lies and Love Bites: The Agony Aunt Story interviews advice columnists, from Graham Norton to the women behind Jackie magazine’s Cathy and Claire, to looks at how these columns reflect society’s changing attitudes, especially towards sex. Perry, 57, wife of Turner Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry, has claimed that easy access to explicit videos and images has left many young people unable to have normal and healthy relationships . Gayle Anderson, who wrote the Jackie column between 1981 and 1982, said the internet has changed everything. She told Mrs Perry: ‘There was no social media [in the 1980s]. Now you would google a problem, we were the 80s Google really. They were basically sitting there waiting for puberty to hit, they didn’t know what was going to happen. They didn’t

Summary: Psychotherapist Philippa Perry has made a documentary on sex advice . Sex, Lies and Love Bites: The Agony Aunt Story interviews advice columnists from Graham Norton to the women behind Jackie magazine . An increasing number of men are turning to Agony Aunts for help . See Sex, Lies and Love Bites: The Agony Aunt Story on BBC4 tonight at 9pm .


A farmer who left dozens of pigs drowning in a mud pit that was so disgusting seven of the animals had to be put down has been fined more than £37,000. Jonathan Forbes-Brown, 54, allowed the 64 animals to live in squalid conditions and failed to provide food and water at his farm in Braintree, Essex. Seven of the animals had suffered so much that they had to be put down after getting stuck in mud to such an extent that slurry covered more than half of their body. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT . Jonathan Forbes-Brown, 54, allowed 64 pigs to live in squalid conditions and failed to provide food and water at his farm in Braintree, Essex. Dozens of the pigs were found drowning in mud and covered in slurry (above) Forbes-Brown allowed the animals to live in the thick slurry and failed to help them when they became stuck in the mud. RSPCA officers spent hours rescuing the animals from the 'worst conditions they had ever seen' Seven of the pigs had to be put down after being rescued from the mud pit, while another was found to be suffering from a bad leg injury having been hit by a car but never taken to the vets by Forbes-Brown . Another pig was found to be suffering from a bad leg injury after being hit by a car and never being taken to the vet. Forbes-Brown denied seven animal cruelty charges for failing to provide a suitable environment, food, fresh water or appropriate veterinary care at Colchester Magistrates' Court. However, he was found guilty by magistrates and fined more than £37,000. Samantha Garvey, an RSPCA Inspector, said rescuers spent hours trying to free the pigs from the mud after receiving reports they were living in squalor. She said: 'These were the worst conditions I have ever had to work in - the pigs had just been left to literally drown in the mud. 'The slurry was halfway up their bodies in some cases, and took several of us most of the day to try and heave them out to safety. 'I spent at least one hour holding one little piglet's head above the slurry as we desperately tried to get her out. 'It was so, so sad. I have seen some horrible things in my job, but I was close to tears. Samantha Garvey, an RSPCA Inspector, said: 'These were the worst conditions I have ever had to work in - the pigs had just been left to literally drown in the mud. The slurry was halfway up their bodies in some cases' Ms Garvey said heavy rain turned the pigs' pen into a slurry pit which had sucked them into the mud. She said Forbes-Brown failed to care for them, adding: 'They did not have water or food, and no vet had attended' Forbes-Brown denied seven animal cruelty charges for failing to provide a suitable environment, food, fresh water or appropriate veterinary care but was found guilty at Colchester Magistrates' Court and fined £37,000 . The pigs which survived the

Summary: Jonathan Forbes-Brown kept 64 pigs in squalid conditions at Essex farm . Animals found drowning in mud pit with slurry covering half of their body . Farmer failed to provide adequate food, water or living conditions for them . Seven pigs were put down, while other had leg injury after being hit by car . Fined £37,000 after being found guilty of seven counts of animal cruelty . WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT .


The Prime Minister will condemn 'warped' sense of political correctness which prevented council staff from reporting abuse for fear of appearing racist . Teachers, social workers and councillors who turn a blind eye to child sex abuse will face up to five years in jail under plans for a new criminal offence. It comes as David Cameron today vows to eradicate the ‘culture of denial’ surrounding the issue. The Government has decided to act following an official report that found at least 1,400 children were subjected to appalling sexual abuse in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013. Children as young as 11 were raped by multiple perpetrators, abducted and trafficked to other cities in England. The Prime Minister will say a ‘warped’ sense of political correctness contributed to local authorities not acting. The inquiry found there were fears among council staff of being labelled racist if they focused on victims’ descriptions of the majority of abusers as Asian men. There have been separate allegations of decades of paedophile activity by powerful individuals in churches, hospitals, schools, political parties and the BBC. New measures will be unveiled at a summit in Downing Street attended by victims and survivors’ groups, police chiefs, council leaders, health and social care professionals, and child protection experts. Ministers plan to introduce a new criminal offence of ‘wilful neglect’ of children suffering abuse, and apply it to social workers, teachers and elected council members. A similar offence has recently been introduced in the health service and is punishable by up to five years in jail or an unlimited fine, and unlimited fines for organisations. As well as new sanctions for public sector workers who fail to protect children, the Government will announce a new national helpline for professionals to blow the whistle on bad practice. Child sex abuse is also to be prioritised as a ‘national threat’ by police and crime commissioners and chief constables. The Prime Minister will say: ‘We have all been appalled at the abuse suffered by so many young girls in Rotherham and elsewhere across the country. ‘Children were ignored, sometimes even blamed, and issues were swept under the carpet – often because of a warped and misguided sense of political correctness. 'That culture of denial which let them down so badly must be eradicated. Shaun Right, the former Police and Crime Commissioner of South Yorkshire, resigned over the scandal . 'Today, I am sending an unequivocal message that professionals who fail to protect children will be held properly accountable and council bosses who preside over such catastrophic failure will not see rewards for that failure. ‘But it is not just about introducing new policies. It is about making sure that the professionals we charge with protecting our children – the council staff, police officer and social workers – do the jobs they are paid to do.’ The new offence of wilful neglect will apply when there has been a failure to act when a court concludes that a ‘moral duty’ to do so exists. It is expected to sit alongside a separate ‘mandatory reporting’ law,

Summary: Government decided to act following revelations of Rotherham scandal . At least 1,400 children were abused in area between 1997 and 2013 . Children as young as 11 raped by multiple people, abducted and trafficked . Council staff were scared to report the abuse for fear of seeming racist . Prime Minister is to condemn the 'warped' sense of political correctness .


If you're an Amazon customer in the UK your future online purchases could arrive at your home or office by drone. Frustrated with how long it is taking to get approval for its flying delivery service in the US, Amazon is said to have approached the British Government to launch a trial of the technology in Britain. Transport minister Robert Goodwill revealed the plans at a press conference for driverless cars and wider technologies earlier today. Amazon has approached the British Government about trialling its flying Amazon Prime Air service in the UK, transport minister Robert Goodwill has confirmed. One of its prototype delivery drones is pictured . ‘I had some people from Amazon coming to see me the other day; they want to replace van deliveries with drone deliveries, and they can’t do any trials in the US because they’re over-regulated,’ he said. ‘So my favourite word is deregulation, and we need to make sure that wherever you are in the world, and if you want to innovate and you want to invest in this sort of technology, come to the UK because we’re here to help you.' The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the US last week approved Amazon’s plan to begin testing drones for online deliveries, though the e-commerce firm first made the request in July last year. But in the time it took to approve the use of its first-generation drone, Amazon has developed a new version, which makes the ruling 'obsolete'. So the firm is setting its sights on foreign markets. The project, called Amazon Prime Air, was first revealed in a YouTube video in late 2013. The company is developing drones that can fly at speeds of 50 miles per hour (80 kph), operate autonomously and sense and avoid objects. Amazon’s Paul Misener wrote in a letter to the FAA in December: ‘Without approval of our testing in the United States, we will be forced to continue expanding our Prime Air R&D footprint abroad.’ Under US law, operating drones for commercial purposes is illegal, however it is allowed in the UK if permission is granted by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The FAA is said to be currently reviewing its rules on drones, with new regulations expected to be announced in the near future. Amazon is developing aerial vehicles as part of Amazon Prime Air. The aircraft can travel at more than 50mph and carry loads of up to 5 pounds (2kg). About 86 per cent of Amazon's deliveries are five lbs or less, the company said. 'We believe customers will love it, and we are committed to making Prime Air available to customers worldwide as soon as we are permitted to do so,' Amazon has said. In the US, the flying of unmanned aircraft, including recreational drones, is banned above 400ft (122m). Any flight that takes place within five miles (8km) of an airport can also only occur once air traffic control has been notified. The UK’s CAA has laid out guidelines for drone users that specify that unmanned aircraft must always be flown within

Summary: Transport minister Robert Goodwill confirmed Amazon asked for the trial . He seemed to encourage the trials and innovation in Britain . Amazon Prime Air was first unveiled in 2013 with the idea that parcels could be delivered to remote areas by drones reaching 50mph (80km/h)


The battle over homegrown players overshadowed the Premier League, FA and Government’s get-together on Friday in a fanciful show of harmony to promote grassroots facilities. The League’s opposition to FA chairman Greg Dyke’s campaign to increase the homegrown players in their squads from eight to 12 made pictures of Dyke, PL chief executive Richard Scudamore and Minister for Sport Helen Grant at a new 3G pitch in Brixton rather incongruous, especially as how the money will be spent or who will administer it has not been decided. ‘The nitty gritty will be worked out,’ promised Grant on her last day in office before the election, just when she’s starting to looking the part. Greg Dyke’s has a campaign to increase the homegrown players in their squads from eight to 12 . The PL want to kick Dyke’s project into the long grass, claiming it will never get through the necessary committees on which the League have seats. Dyke has ridden back from his aggressive approach on Monday when he said the FA had looked into forcing change but did not want to do so. When Southampton asked Dyke at the clubs’ summit if he was going to force it through — as the FA could — he denied he’d said that. Instead, there will be a consultation process with an FA document arriving soon which the PL and their clubs will inevitably reject. Scudamore said: ‘We haven’t actually seen the consultation document, we haven’t seen the process. When that arrives, we will consult properly on it.’ The FA’s best hope is that UEFA can persuade the European Commissioner to allow 12 home-grown players in Champions League squads. Minister for Sport Helen Grant's appearance at a new 3G pitch in Brixton was rather overshadowed . The non-stop spin about who’s giving what to grassroots football was in full force. Scudamore, Dyke and Grant were each accompanied by at least two of their PR team or policy advisors, all spinning like tops over a supposedly joint initiative. It was likened to a three-legged stool by Scudamore, who added: ‘They fall over if any one of the legs gets sawn off.’ The three speeches at the UEFA Congress from Sepp Blatter’s challengers for the FIFA presidency do not seem to have had much impact on voters. According to his supporters, Blatter is still on course for a ridiculous fifth term in office with a landslide 160 territories out of 209, which explains why he doesn’t feel the need to go out on the campaign trail. That support includes around half of the UEFA countries, which is the percentage estimated by the Slovenia and Iceland delegations in Vienna. According to his supporters, Sepp Blatter is still on course for a fifth term in office . FA of Wales’ loveable loose cannon president Trefor Lloyd Hughes gave the impression he didn’t really know where he stood at the UEFA Congress over his noisy claims to the British vice-presidency on the FIFA ExCo because it was Wales’s turn. And this was borne out by his official FAW statement

Summary: Greg Dyke is campaigning to increase homegrown numbers in squads . Dyke wants 12 homegrown players in squads rather than the current 8 . Sepp Blatter is on course for a fifth time in office with a landslide of votes . England head coach Stuart Lancaster talks about coming first for a change .


A woman who accused Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein of groping her breasts has been identified as a 22-year-old model who witnessed an orgy involving disgraced former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi. Weinstein, 63, was questioned by the NYPD this weekend over the alleged fondling of former beauty queen Ambra Battilana, who was identified by Page Six on Monday. The movie producer allegedly put his hand up the model's skirt and asked for a kiss at a business meeting on Friday, said the Post. A source close to The Weinstein Company told Page Six the groping allegations were nothing more than a 'blackmail attempt' and insisted that the award-winning producer 'did nothing wrong'. Battilana previously told Italian authorities about witnessing a so-called 'bunga-bunga' orgy involving Berlusconi at his Milan mansion in 2010. She claimed she had seen young models performing stripteases and baring their breasts to be kissed by the Italian leader during a raunchy dinner party. On Friday, the model reportedly told police that Weinstein, who is married with five children, touched her breasts and thigh at the Tribeca Film Center in Manhattan. Scroll down for video . Ambra Battilana, 22, was allegedly groped by movie mogul Harvey Weinstein on Friday at his New York offices. Sources close to The Weinstein Company described it as a 'blackmail attempt' Italian model Ambra Battilana, 22, (left) has accused Hollywood film mogul Harvey Weinstein, 63, (pictured right leaving his home on Tuesday) of touching her breasts and thigh in Manhattan on Friday evening . Ambra Battilana, 22, has a burgeoning modelling career in both Europe and the U.S., according to her website and social media . Miss Battilana formerly competed for the Miss Italia crown in 2010 and represented the region of Piedmont. She describes herself as an Italian model of Philippines,Spanish, Italian and Greek descent on social media and is originally from Turin. Her mother is Filipino and came to Italy as a classical dancer where she met her father in Verona. He was originally from Lucca in Tuscany but living in Turin at the time. Miss Battilana went to the Guarini Institute in Turin where she studied to become a chartered surveyor. After becoming famous through the Miss Italia pageant, she began modeling professionally in 2011, according to social media. She works internationally in Milan, London, Paris and New York. The 22-year-old recently shot an editorial campaign for Bambi magazine in Agent Provocateur lingerie. Miss Battalina is a successful model who began her career after competing in the Miss Italia beauty pageant . A social media picture posted by the model showed seats at the Spring Spectacular in Radio City Music Hall on Thursday where she reportedly met Hollywood heavyweight producer, Harvey Weinstein . Harvey Weinstein seen with a smile on his face as he enters his office building in New York City on Tuesday. The movie producer has been accused of groping a 22-year-old woman last Friday . She established a new Twitter account on Monday and posted the message: 'Don't stop Dreaming just because you had a Nightmare.' In 2011, Italian

Summary: Ambra Battilana, 22, accused Harvey Weinstein, 63, of touching her breasts and thigh, putting his hand up her skirt and asking her for a kiss . The Hollywood mogul allegedly asked the former beauty queen if her breasts were real and then grabbed them . Weinstein is married to 38-year-old British fashion designer Georgina Chapman. The couple have two children together . District attorney yet to decide whether to file charges against Weinstein .


Prize-winning Irish Setter Jagger was actually poisoned after he returned to his home country of Belgium . A prize-winning Irish Setter allegedly 'murdered' at Crufts was actually poisoned after he returned to his home country of Belgium, according to The Kennel Club. Three-year-old Jagger collapsed and died at his owner's home in Tongeren, Belgium, 24 hours after winning a silver medal in his class at the world's biggest dog show. His devastated owner Aleksandra Lauwers, 34, was convinced the pedigree dog must have been given the beef laced with poison at the event - as it was the only time the dog was alone. But The Kennel Club, which runs Crufts, said toxicology reports revealed the fast-acting poison was consumed 28 hours after the dog show. Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary, said two types of insecticides - called aldicarb and carbofuran - were to blame for Jagger's death. She said: 'There has been a lot of concern about whether the poisoning happened at Crufts and we are now able to reassure all dog lovers who came to Crufts that this could not have been possible and it is highly likely that the poisons, thought to be on a piece of beef, were eaten in Belgium, shortly before Jagger's death. 'We have had confirmation, including from independent toxicologists, that the poisons identified in the toxicology report - carbofuran and aldicarb - are fast acting. 'Severe clinical symptoms would usually occur within half an hour to three hours. 'Considering we are told that Jagger showed the first clinical signs usually associated with these two poisons shortly before his death in Belgium, late on Friday March 6 night, leading to the immediate call for veterinary attention, we must conclude that it is inconceivable that he could have been poisoned at Crufts on Thursday March 5, some 28 to 36 hours earlier.' She said the poison was believed to have been given on a piece of beef that was largely undigested when the autopsy was performed on Saturday March 7 - the day Jagger died. The Club Secretary then pointed out that food is usually absorbed in dogs within six hours. Three-year-old Jagger collapsed and died at his owner's home in Tongeren, Belgium, 24 hours after winning a silver medal in his class at world's biggest dog show, pictured with Aleksandra Lauwers's son Jeremy . Her comments were made amid fears that at least six dogs were deliberately poisoned at the world famous show. But she said there was no evidence that any of the dogs taken ill at Crufts were actually given poison while at the show. 'We must stress that despite reports to the contrary which have caused a lot of concern to dog lovers, absolutely no dog has been shown to have been sick at or after Crufts due to poison ingested at the show, there are no veterinary reports or evidence to support this notion, and no official reports of poisoning have been made to the police,' she said. 'We have a lot of security measures in place to protect the dogs

Summary: Irish Setter Jagger died 24 hours after winning silver medal at Crufts . His devastated owners thought he was poisoned at famous dogs show . But The Kennel Club said he was poisoned after he returned to Belgium . Toxicology report shows fast-acting poison consumed 28 hours after show . Insecticides - aldicarb and carbofuran - were to blame for Jagger's death . Club Secretary Caroline Kisko said: 'Absolutely no dog has been shown to have been sick at or after Crufts due to poison ingested at the show'


Arsenal are understood to have made an opening offer for Palermo striker Paulo Dybala and are the player's preference should he move to the Premier League. Chelsea and Manchester City have also watched the 21-year-old Argentine striker in recent weeks but Juventus are still considered favourites. Palermo president Mauro Zamparini is keen to close a sale at £30 million. Paulo Dybala's first choice Premier League club is Arsenal, says Palermo president Mauro Zamparini . Arsenal are believed to have made an opening offer for the Argentine but Juventus are still favourites . Talking to Italian station Radio Marte, Zamparini said: 'Juventus and Arsenal have already made the offerings, Pierpaolo Triulzi, the boy's agent, will be in Italy on Friday. 'My request is more than 40 million euros. Dybala would prefer to stay in Italy, but among the English clubs Arsenal is the first choice of the boy for the way he plays the team coached by (Arsene) Wenger.' Dybala has scored 12 goals in 27 games this season. Dybala's 12 goals in 27 games this season have also caught the attention of Chelsea and Manchester City .

Summary: Arsenal, Chelsea and Man City have shown interest in Paulo Dybala . Palermo president Mauro Zamparini wants £30miilion for the striker . Juventus is considered the favourite for the Argentine's signature . READ: Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea chase Dybala . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .


An 18-year-old camp counselor is accused of sending sick anonymous taunts to a 13-year-old boy camper, including threats of rape. Robert Yagid, from Davie, Florida, has been charged as an adult for aggravated stalking. Among the terrifying messages that Yagid allegedly to sent to the boy over the anonymous messaging app Kik, were 'Have you ever been raped before?' and 'You're so cute when you sleep.' Robert Yagid (center) has been charged as an adult for aggravated stalking. Among the terrifying messages that Yagid allegedly to sent to the boy were 'Have you ever been raped before?' and 'You're so cute when you sleep' A very long threatening message detailing a sexual assault was sent to the boy in June, according to cops. It read, 'Have you ever been raped before? Because that tight, white little a****** belongs to me now … You can call authorities, you can pray to God, but you will never find me. Until I've found you first,' it said, according to the affidavit. 'The devil has plans for you; it looks dim and full of sickness, consuming your body. Make amends to free your heart, and soul; for soon, there will be no going back.' When the boy's mother discovered the messages she took them to Pembroke Pines police and obtained a search warrant. 'The suspect's actions caused him to be fearful and he believed that his life was in danger,' Detective Michael Silver wrote in the search warrant application. The owner of Camp Adventure Inc., which runs private camps out of the Broward County park (pictured) has said Yagid had worked for two summers as a counselor-in-training and did not supervise campers . That day detectives used IP addresses to find suspect Yagid at his house in Davie. After showing the boy a photo line-up he recognized the photo of Yagid to be 'Robbie' his camp counselor. Cops say they confiscated Yagid's electronic devices and found a Google history that read, 'The Creepy Sex Manifesto,' 'Stalking for Beginners,' 'How to Ruin Someone’s Life,' and 'Paedophiles Guide,' according to a juvenile arrest affidavit. When police questioned Yagid as to why he wrote the messages he wrote that he was, 'just bored.' In February a judge placed Yagid on home detention, ordered that he wear an electronic ankle monitor and prohibited him from using the Internet, except for homework assignments, reports the Sun Sentinel. Yagid also was ordered to have no contact with the victim. The owner of Camp Adventure Inc., which runs private camps out of the Broward County park has said Yagid had worked for two summers as a counselor-in-training and did not supervise campers. The next step for Yagid is an arraignment before a judge in adult court. That hearing has not yet been scheduled.

Summary: Robert Yagid, 18, has been charged as an adult for aggravated stalking . Yagid is accused of sending the boy messages including threats of rape . Detectives used an IP address to find suspect Yagid at his house in Davie . Yagid worked at the private camp for two summers .


The friend of a 15-year-old girl raped, bludgeoned to death and dumped in a wooded valley on her way to high school in 2002 has been charged with murder. Los Angeles County police say it is a major breakthrough in the cold case of Brenda Sierra - who they believe was slaughtered in a brutal act of gang revenge. Just ten days before the killing in October 2002, Brenda's brother had testified in a drive-by shooting case. Now police say her friend Rosemary Chavira, also 15 at the time, 'coordinated' her kidnap by possible street gang members and watched them sexually abuse and kill her. Scroll down for video . Cold case: Brenda Sierra, 15 (left) was kidnapped, raped, bludgeoned to death and dumped in a valley in 2002 in a suspected act of gang revenge. Her former friend Rosemary Chavira (right) is charged with murder . Mourning: File footage of Brenda's funeral. Her family have had to wait 13 agonising years for answers . Officers also have three male 'persons of interest', two of whom are now in custody being questioned. The third, named as George Barazza, is believed to have fled to Mexico. In a previous appeal they said Barazza 'may travel back and forth across the border' and was also wanted on a 'no-bail' arrest warrant for a prior narcotics conviction. Police say they expect charges to be filed against three men in the next month. Chavira, now 27, was arrested on Friday near her home in Lancaster, California, over the murder, which took place when the pair were living among the Hispanic community in East Los Angeles. In Mexico: George Barazza is the only one of three male 'persons of interest' to have been named . The Los Angeles County District Attorney has filed charges of special circumstances of felony murder during the commission of a kidnapping and rape and gang allegations. LA County police lieutenant Dave Coleman told a press conference: 'She actually was a friend of Brenda at the time and coordinated the kidnap itself, and evidence indicates to us that she was present during the rapes and during the murder. 'Her brother had testified in a drive-by shooting approximately ten days before her kidnapping.' Because she was 15 years old at the time of the murders, Chavira faces life in prison without parole if she is convicted. She pleaded not guilty at an initial hearing yesterday. Brenda was walking to a friend's house on her way to Schurr High School when she was abducted in the street at 7.30am on October 18, 2002. Her body was discovered the next day in the Valley of Enchantment area of the City of Crestline, in San Bernardino County. The San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department investigated the brutal murder for six years before it was passed over to the detectives of Los Angeles County. Despite the offer of a $150,000 reward and the release of composite sketches of two male suspects in 2012, an arrest was never made. But detectives persisted with the case, using new DNA technology, surveillance footage,

Summary: Brenda Sierra was raped and body dumped in a wooded valley in 2002 . Now police have filed charges against former friend Rosemary Chavira . Officers say Chavira 'coordinated' kidnap and witnessed rapes and death . Three men are also suspected - two are in custody and one 'is in Mexico' Police have long believed crime was an act of revenge by a street gang . Brenda's brother testified over drive-by shooting 10 days before she died .


Manchester City playmaker David Silva believes the Barclays Premier League champions have got to stop Barcelona scoring if they are to have any chance of pulling off a miracle at the Nou Camp on Wednesday night. Silva and his team-mates are 2-1 down after the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie and head into the game having been written off by just about everybody. However, the Spanish international believes Manuel Pellegrini's team can progress if they manage to become only the fifth team — and the first in the competition — to stop Luis Enrique's team scoring. Manchester City playmaker David Silva believes they have to stop Barcelona scoring to have a chance . Silva and his City team-mates are 2-1 down after the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie . It is a task easier said than done to stop Barcelona, led by Lionel Messi, from scoring at home . Messi (centre) and co will have something to say about City's progress when the come to the Nou Camp . 'We need the kind of mentality we showed in the games against Roma and Bayern Munich in the group stages,' Silva said. 'The most important thing is not to concede a goal because obviously things then become more difficult. 'Strange things can happen. Everybody wrote Schalke off before they played Real Madrid but they won 4-3 and could have scored again which would have put them through. Nobody predicted that. 'Not many thought PSG could beat Chelsea, especially with only 10 men for so long, so I know that everything can happen, not only in the Champions League but in every game. 'Everyone is expecting Barca to go through but hopefully we can give a strong performance and we don't have any kind of pressure on us because we are behind and playing away.' Silva is preparing to face Barcelona with his City team-mates on Wednesday night at the Nou Camp . Silva feels City can progress if they can stop Barcelona from scoring against them in the last-16 tie . City travelled to Spain at this stage last season, having lost the home leg 2-0. This time they are slightly better off following Joe Hart's last-minute penalty save from Lionel Messi at the Etihad Stadium three weeks ago. 'We played well in the second leg against Barca last season and played with freedom so we will see,' added Silva. Revered in Spain, where he played for first Celta Vigo and then Valencia, Silva has long been coveted by Barcelona and indeed Real Madrid. The 29-year-old has insisted, however, that he isn't thinking about a move away from City and has enjoyed playing further up the field under Manuel Pellegrini this season. 'I have played closer to the box in a more advanced position this season and that's why I'm scoring goals,' he said. Manuel Pellegrini will look to perform a miracle on Wednesday night against a powerful Barcelona side . 'It's more about the team than individuals. If we are good as a group we can

Summary: Manchester City face Barcelona on Wednesday night at the Nou Camp . David Silva feels City must stop Barca from scoring in the second leg . City are 2-1 down after the first leg of the Champions League tie .


Police are appealing for dozens of motorists who drove past an 18-year-girl as she was being raped at a bus stop to come forward. The teenage girl was waiting for a bus into Leeds City centre when the man grabbed her shortly before 11pm on Friday. The 18-year-old girl suffered what police are describing a serious head and hip injures after the man, who is believed to be in his 20s, pounced in the Beeston Hill area of Leeds. Detectives believe the girl was waiting for a bus into the city centre when the man, who is described as a slim Asian with receding dark hair, attacked. The teenager was raped as she waited at a bus stop, pictured, near Leeds City centre late on Friday night . A team of specialist forensic officers spent the day recovering evidence from the crime scene . Officers were looking for any hair or fibres that could help them identify the suspect who is in his 20s . Police found the girl lying on the ground suffering head injuries but it later emerged she was subjected to a serious sexual assault. Officers said the road was very busy at the time of the attack and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. The scene of the crime was secured last night and a specialist team of forensic officers have begun a finger-tipped search of the area searching for evidence. It is believed that dozens of motorists would have driven past the bus stop while the terrifying attack was underway. Detective Chief Inspector Elizabeth Belton is leading the hunt for the attacker. She said: 'We believe this woman was standing at the bus stop close to Malvern Road, when she was attacked by the suspect we are appealing for anyone in the Beeston Hill area at around 10:52 PM on Friday night who may have seen the suspect or witnessed the attack to get in touch by dialling 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.' Police said they are looking for an Asian man in his early 20s of slim build with receding dark coloured hair .

Summary: The 18-year-old girl was waiting for a bus into Leeds City centre on Friday . Police believe she was attacked by an Asian man in his 20s of slim build . The attacker subjected the girl to a terrifying sexual assault before fleeing . Officers believe that several drivers would have passed by at the time . Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or call Crimestoppers .


Captain Edwin Tritschler (pictured) has been convicted of forging the signature of Lieutenant Commander Christopher Bovill . A captain in the Royal Navy 'deceitfully' forged the signature of an officer who accused him of harassment and bullying in order to 'protect himself' from future complaints. Captain Edwin Tritschler, 48, of Yeovilton, Somerset, forged the signature of Lieutenant Commander Christopher Bovill on documents to bring an end to the 'never-ending' list of complaints against him. He has now been convicted of two counts of forgery and cleared of a further count by a board of five male captains at at Portsmouth Military Court Centre. Tritschler was given a severe reprimand, a full forfeiture of seniority and was fined £5,000 for his 'deliberate' and 'deceitful' actions. The court heard he used a scanner and a computer to help forge LC Bovill's signature on three separate documents. The forged appraisal forms were created by Tritschler to show the complaint department he had given clear management advice to Bovill. The court heard how the pair had a 'difficult' relationship when they were both working on HMS Illustrious from July 4, 2007, when it was based in New York. Captain Tritschler thought Bovill's performance was 'substandard' while on board the Invincible-class aircraft carrier, Portsmouth Military Court Centre in Hampshire heard. Meanwhile, Lt Commander Bovill believed Captain Tritschler to be 'abrupt', 'blunt' and accused him of being a 'bully'. Their feud resulted in Lt Cdr Bovill - who left his Major rank in the Army in 2006 to transfer to the Navy - pursuing the complaint service in the Royal Navy. Lt Cdr Bovill joined the Navy as senior air engineering officer and was working under Captain Tritschler - who was then a Commander. Captain Tritschler denied three counts of forgery, but has now been convicted on two counts and cleared of the last charge. The court heard the pair had a 'difficult' relationship while they were working on HMS Illustrious (pictured) David Richards, prosecuting, said: 'It was clear the two men had a very difficult relationship. 'Captain Tritschler thought Bovill's performance was substandard. Bovill found Tritschler to be officious, abrupt and bullying. 'The disagreement between the two men resulted in Lt Cdr Bovill pursuing the complaint service.' The court then heard Captain Tritschler - who was head of engineering on board HMS Illustrious - forged Lt Cdr Bovill's signature on three separate documents. Mr Richards added: 'What the documents appear to show is regular manager advice from Captain Tritschler to Bovill. 'And the documents bear signatures of both men. 'However, the signatures of Bovill were not put there by Bovill. Rather they are copied and forged, possibly using a scanner. Tritschler was convicted of two counts of forgery and cleared of a further count by a board of five male captains at at Portsmouth Military Court Centre (HM Naval Centre pictured) 'It was deliberate and deceitful and was quite out of character for a man who has the rank Captain Tritschler does.' The court heard that when Bovill joined the navy he 'struggled' to cope and noticed

Summary: Captain Edwin Tritschler, 48, was accused of three counts of forgery . He forged the signature of an officer who accused him of bullying . Court heard he did it to 'protect himself from future complaints' Lieutenant Commander Christopher Bovill said Tritschler was 'blunt' Pair had 'difficult' relationship which led to Bovill complaining about him . Tritschler was convicted of two counts of forgery and cleared of a third . Now been fined £5,000, given a severe reprimand and forfeiture of seniority .


Carlos Tevez has become the latest footballer to try his hand into the fashion world with the launch of his new headwear. The Juventus striker uploaded an Instagram post to his account on Tuesday posing in his own customised snapback hat. In what appears to be a new range of the 31-year-old, the Argentine's hat is emblazoned with 'TVZ 32' across the front - in an abbreviation of his surname and the number of his jerseys worn at West Ham, Manchester United and their 'noisy neighbours' City. Carlos Tevez has posted an Instagram picture on Tuesday showing off his customised snapback . Manchester City's infamous 'Welcome to Manchester' poster (pictured) appears to be referenced on the hat . Tevez's time at City also seems to be referenced along the peak of the hat - with the Etihad outfit's infamous 'Welcome to Manchester' poster depicted in white upon the black background. While the hat may not be easy on the eye to some, the same couldn't be said for Tevez's free-kick in their 1-1 draw at Roma on Monday night. The forward's beautifully-curled effort gave Juve the lead at their Serie A titles rivals in the second half. Speaking after the match, Tevez admitted he had learned how to become a dead-ball specialist from club team-mate Andrea Pirlo. 'I copied [Andrea] Pirlo,' he told the Gazetta dello Sport. 'I watch him every day in training and tried to copy him. 'But when he returns, he will take them again. He is a specialist and I have to respect that.' Tevez gave Juventus the lead with a sublime free kick after Roma were reduced to 10 men on Monday night . Tevez lifts his shirt as he runs towards the travelling support to celebrate his stunning free kick . The former City striker (right) celebrates his strike with team-mate Leonardo Bonucci as Juve took the lead . It was not enough to win the match, though, as Seydou Keita headed Roma level with 12 minutes to play, earning a share of the spoils between Serie A's top two. 'We are very angry,' Tevez added. 'In the last 20 minutes we lost a game in which we had done very well. 'The team showed great character, but after the goal, when it was 11 against 10, we cannot give away such an important game.' Juve, aiming for a fourth consecutive title, are nine points clear at the summit with 13 games remaining. Seydou Keita (right) rose highest at the back post to head the home side level with just over 10 minutes to play . Keita turns away in celebration after heading his side's equaliser as Gianluigi Buffon pics the ball out the net .

Summary: Carlos Tevez scored as Juventus drew 1-1 at Roma on Monday night . 31-year-old scored a stunning free-kick to give Juve a second half lead . Juve are nine points clear at the Serie A summit with 13 games remaining .


David Cameron's former advisor Emma Harrison founded the company A4e, where 10 former workers have been jailed for a large-scale fraud . Six former employees of a welfare-to-work firm were jailed yesterday for forging files in a scam that cost the taxpayer almost £300,000. They became involved in the massive fraud through a ‘culture of dishonesty’ at A4e, which was founded by David Cameron’s millionaire former jobs tsar Emma Harrison. Another four ex-members of staff received suspended prison sentences for what Judge Angela Morris said were ‘deceitful and unscrupulous’ practices. In a telling aside, she said it was not for her to decide whether more senior managers should also be held to account. The ten people sentenced yesterday falsified employer details, time sheets and jobseeker signatures to inflate the numbers they said they had helped into work. The Department of Work and Pensions paid A4e a £1,775 bounty for each of the first 500 candidates it helped into jobs, and then £888 for every successful placement after that. It was paid for 558 successes – but nearly a third of these proved to be faked. The cost to the public purse was around £288,000. The scam was based on a programme called Inspire to Aspire and designed to assist single parents in the Thames Valley to find jobs. It earned A4e more than £1.3million between August 2008 and June 2011. Some of the employees received considerable bonuses in their monthly pay packets as a result of their fakery. Genuine jobseekers whose names were used for the fraud when they did not in fact take part in the scheme may have had their benefits reduced or stopped. Passing sentence at Reading Crown Court, Judge Morris attacked the failure of A4e managers to impose checks on whether claims submitted to the DWP were valid. ‘The lack of any independent verification procedure in this case allowed a number of employees to engage in deceitful and unscrupulous practices for their own or another’s financial gain at the expense of the public purse,’ she said. A whistleblower alerted senior management to the fraud in November 2010, but files continued to be forged until March 2011. The judge said ‘innumerable’ files were ‘nothing more than wholesale forgeries from start to finish’. Staff members at A4e forged client signatures, time sheets and employers' details to make it look like they had got more people through back-to-work courses and into jobs between 2008 and 2011 . The judge added: ‘In this case there is a considerable volume of documents which have been totally fabricated, manipulated, back-dated or altered in other ways in an effort to give a wholly misleading impression about the way that the contract was being implemented.’ A4e recruiter Julie Grimes, 52, from Staines, Surrey, who was jailed for 26 months, was put under huge pressure to meet unrealistic targets by managers who did not care how she met them, the court heard. Her barrister Steven Pidcock said: ‘She was immersed in a culture of dishonesty that she didn’t have the moral fibre to resist. ‘It doesn’t start

Summary: Ten workers from employment firm A4e found guilty of large-scale fraud . Forged signatures, time sheets and employers' details to claim bonuses . They were working on Government's contract to help jobseekers get work . Reading Crown Court heard they claimed nearly £288,595 from taxpayers . Judge Angela Morris sentenced group of 10 workers to a total of 15 years . A4e was founded by the PM's former 'back to work Tsar' Emma Harrison .