Four people, including a policewoman, have been arrested over links to the attacks that terrorised Paris earlier this year, French police and security officials have said. The two officials said one man who was detained had ties to Amedy Coulibaly, the gunman who killed a policewoman on January 8 and then four more people at a kosher supermarket on January 9 before being killed by security forces. They added that the detained man's ex-girlfriend, a policewoman who was suspended after peeking into his criminal file, was also in custody. Scroll down for video . The two officials said one man who was detained had ties to Amedy Coulibaly (pictured) Coulibaly was responsible for the siege at the kosher deli (pictured) on January 9 where he killed four people . The siege ended when Coulibaly was shot dead by police as they raided the premises . The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation was ongoing, had no details about the two others. It has been claimed the policewoman worked at Fort de Rosny-sous-Bois, in north east Paris, which is the location of a police intelligence centre. Le Figaro reported that she was suspended from her duties in early February. Coulibaly shot dead an unarmed policewoman on January 8, before taking hostages at a Jewish supermarket in Paris the following day. That siege ended after he killed a further four people, before police stormed the building and killed him in a blaze of bullets. During the siege, Coulibaly had told French media that he had 'synchronized' the attacks with the Charlie Hebdo killers, but failed to provide any further details. Detectives also allegedly discovered that Coulibaly filmed his attack on his assault on the kosher supermarket with a high-tech GoPro camera attached to his chest. It is understood the footage was then sent via internet from the hostage scene, but it has not been posted since. No-one besides three dead gunmen have been linked directly to the January 7 - 9 attacks at the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo and the market, which left 20 people dead, including the gunmen. Last month Islamic State published what it described as an interview with Coulibaly's widow, Hayat Boumeddiene, claiming for the first time she was among extremist fighters. Boumeddiene is believed to have fled to Syria not long before her husband carried out the shocking attacks across Paris. Coulibaly's attacks coincided with the masscare at the Charlie Hebdo offices perpetrated by the Kouachi brothers Said and Cherif. Brothers Cherif (left) and Said Kouachi (right) killed 12 people during the attack on the Charlie Hebdo offices . The pair arrived at the satirical magazine's offices on the morning of January 7 and forced their way inside the building . The two arrived at the satirical magazine's offices on the morning of January 7 and forced their way inside the building. Claiming to act in revenge for the publication's perceived mockery of the Prophet Mohammed, they murdered 11 people. After fleeing north, the following day they were involved in a standoff with police in which

Summary: French police and security officials say four people have been arrested . One is linked to Amedy Coulibaly, the Paris gunman who killed five people . Another, who is a policewoman, is thought to be one suspect's ex-girlfriend . She stands accused of accessing his criminal file, French officials said . It is claimed she worked at a large police intelligence centre in north Paris . Authorities have not yet released details about the other two in custody .


A boy being rushed to hospital for a double organ transplant was prevented from boarding a Ryanair flight because they arrived at the airport too close to departure. The boy and his parents had rushed to Gran Canaria's airport on March 7 after being informed by staff at Madrid's Hospital La Paz that a liver and kidney had unexpectedly become available. But despite arriving for a 4.50pm flight about 3pm, they were told they could not board because of the proximity to departure. Ryanair refused to allow the child travelling for a double organ transplant to board the flight because their arrival at the airport - 1 hour and 50 minutes prior to takeoff - was too close to departure. File image used . According to Aviacion Digital, an airline industry website, the unnamed boy and his family were attempting to fly - at the hospital's insistence - on RyanAir flight RYR2012 to the capital on the Saturday afternoon, The Local reported. A Ryanair spokesman told MailOnline: 'We have looked into this matter with our handling agent at Las Palmas and unfortunately, we were unable to accommodate this family onto our flight as it was too close to the departure time. We offered full assistance to the family regarding their flight requirements.' Eventually, the family found a flight with Air Europa which departed one-and-a-half hours later and the boy underwent the surgery. However, the medical team were so concerned he would not make it in time that they considered offering the kidney and liver to someone else. It was reported the boy, believed to be aged between eight and ten, had attempted to assure staff he was 'not going to die' on the flight. The family rushed to Gran Canaria's airport (pictured) after being unexpectedly told that a liver and kidney were available for transplant in Madrid .

Summary: The boy, aged no older than 10, required urgent kidney and liver transplant . His family received an unexpected call telling them organs were available . They needed to urgently fly from Gran Canaria to the hospital in Madrid . But Ryanair refused to allow them to board the next flight to the capital . Medical team considered offering organs to another patient instead .


Disgraced MP Mike Hancock is to stand for Parliament again, months after being forced out of the Lib Dems after a string of sex scandals. The veteran Portsmouth South MP resigned from Nick Clegg's party after being forced publicly to apologise to a vulnerable woman constituent for making improper sexual advances. But he has now vowed to stand as an independent candidate, continuing a colourful political career, which has included an affair with a woman accused of being a Russian spy. Scroll down for video . Disgraced MP Mike Hancock is to stand for Parliament again, months after being forced out of the Lib Dems after a string of sex scandals . After being removed from the Lib Dem party, it was expected that Mr Hancock would walk away from the seat he has held since 1997. But the 68-year-old has vowed to stand again, despite major heart operations and spending time in a mental health unit. He told BBC News: 'I'm going to stand for sure, I've made this decision because my health is so much better and I think I owe it to a lot of people who have supported me. 'Once you've been an MP for as long as I have it's hard to just walk away. 'I think if enough people realise that I'm like everyone, I'm a fallible human being who made a mistake but paid a very high price for it... I think I could [win].' It pitches him against Lib Dem candidate Gerald Vernon-Jackson, who faces a challenge from the Tories and Ukip. Mr Hancock was first elected as an SDP MP in the city in a by-election in 1984, but he lost the seat to the Tories in 1987. He was elected as a Lib Dem a decade later . In June last year Mr Hancock gave an 'unreserved' apology at London's High Court over an 'inappropriate and unprofessional friendship' with a single mother known as Annie, who had sought his assistance as her MP and local councillor. Solicitors for the woman said the apology was part of a 'confidential settlement' in which the 'vulnerable woman', who suffers from mental health problems, brought a claim for damages against him. Lib Dem leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg had previously called on Mr Hancock to resign his membership and said he had 'no future' in the party. He was first elected as an SDP MP in the city in a by-election in 1984, but he lost the seat to the Tories in 1987. He was elected as a Lib Dem a decade later. Ekaterina Zatuliveter, accused of being a Russia spy, had a four-year affair with Mr Hancock . ■ In 2011, a Russian woman accused of being a spy admitted having a four-year affair with Hancock while she worked as his researcher. Ekaterina Zatuliveter (right) revealed the relationship in court in 2011 as she successfully fought deportation after it was claimed she targeted the MP as part of a ‘honeytrap’ operation. During her time working with Hancock, she even moved into his London

Summary: Portsmouth South MP vows to stand against Lib Dem candidate in city . Resigned last year after apologising for improper sexual advances . Health is 'much better' after heart ops and spell in mental health unit .


Gareth Bale has nothing to prove to Wales, according to his international manager Chris Coleman. The world's most expensive player has come in for sustained criticism during his second season at Real Madrid, but Coleman said: 'I think I'd be on dangerous ground if I said to Baley: 'I need a bit more from you.'' Coleman spoke after naming his squad featuring Bale, Aaron Ramsey, Joe Allen and Ashley Williams. Sam Vokes was also called up for the first time in 12 months following his serious knee injury. Gareth Bale covers his ears while celebrating a goal in response to Real Madrid fans' recent criticism . Bale is congratulated by Luka Modric after the first of his two goals in Real Madrid's win over Levante . Read how Bale's treatment at the Bernabeu shows how it can be difficult for foreign players abroad . Bale could be handed a free role should Vokes feature at centre-forward in the key Euro 2016 qualifying clash in Israel, but Coleman suggested any appearance would be from the bench. Coleman said the Burnley striker, who contributed significantly to their 1-0 win over Manchester City, needs 'a little bit more' action before he is considered match-fit. Coleman believes Bale can benefit from being back among his Wales colleagues. 'There us not much more we can ask of Baley, he keeps coming and giving what he' s got,' said Coleman. 'It's not just his performances it's his body language. Wales boss Chris Coleman is not worried about his star player, saying he has' nothing to prove' The world's most expensive player celebrates scoring for Wales against Cyprus in October . 'He's got no points to prove to us. His fight in Madrid and what he has to prove every time he goes on the pitch is separate from us.' Coleman said Bale was 'caught in the middle' at Real but 'will come through'. 'People say he's had a bad season but Real are in the quarter finals of the Champions League, still with a chance of La Liga, and he has scored 16 goals and god knows how many assists. I have no worries about him, he's the last person I'm worried about.' Burnley striker Sam Vokes (right) has been called up by his national team for the first time . Coleman hopes Aaron Ramsey can continue the form he showed after coming on against Monaco . Coleman hopes Ramsey can continue for Wales where he left off for Arsenal in Monaco. 'He scored a good goal but Rambo at his best dictates the tempo of the game, he did that when he came on,' said Coleman. 'In fairness the last few games for us he's been a little bit quiet. But he's fit at the minute, let's get past this weekend and hope when we go to Israel he is at his best and running the game for us. When he is like that he gives us a great chance.' Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Crystal Palace), Owain Fon Williams (Tranmere Rovers), Daniel Ward (Liverpool). Defence: Ashley Williams (Swansea

Summary: Gareth Bale has come under criticism in his second season at Real Madrid . Wales boss Chris Coleman insists he is not worried about his star player . Dragons are set to play key Euro 2016 qualifier against Israel . Burnley striker Sam Vokes has been called up for the first time .


These are the absolutely shocking scenes where a young woman is left unconscious during a vicious fight inside a Dublin pizza restaurant. The woman, who is from England, was visiting Dublin with a group of friends in fancy dress when they went into the Apache Pizza restaurant in the popular tourist destination of Temple Bar. One customer of the restaurant becomes involved in a heated discussion with a member of staff behind the counter, when a man from Dublin intervenes and the pair start grappling. One of the customers, second right, starts arguing with a member of staff behind the counter . A fellow customer steps in and tells the man that he would be willing to 'see him outside' Within seconds, both men start fighting while several customers begin filming the incident . Several customers try to split up both men, including the woman's boyfriend, as they start exchanging blows in the middle of the restaurant. The woman gets carried along on the outside of the group of men and slams the back of her head on the tiles after she falls over. For several seconds, nobody notices that the girl is unconscious as the two men continue trying to hit each other. The English guy is knocked to the floor and the Dublin man appears to try and stamp on him as the fight continues. Several of the customers film the drama on their mobile phones. Eventually, several people notice that the girl is in trouble and one woman tries to lift her from the ground, only to lose grip and leave her head crash against the tiles for a second time. As the chaos continues, one person calls out for an ambulance, while a man, dressed like a zombie, leans over the girl claiming that 'that's my woman'. The Dublin guy has been ushered out of the restaurant to be followed out by the man dressed as a zombie and the person involved in the original fight. The fight took place in Apache Pizza on Dame Street in Dublin in the heart of the main tourist district . Both men start grappling and pulling each other around the store while other customers look on . The fight lasts for more than two minutes and despite the violence, there is no sign of the Gardai (Irish Police) The zombie man shouts at the Dublin guy 'that's my woman, you ****,' and tries to punch him. The fight continues on Dame Street, which is only yards away from the world famous Trinity College on the edge of Temple Bar. Since the video was uploaded onto the internet on Thursday it has started to go viral. A spokeswoman for An Garda Siochana, the Irish police service, said they have no reports of the incident. Dublin Fire Brigade, who provide an ambulance service for the city, said they could not comment on the girl's condition. Fellow diners video the shocking scenes as both men continue their late-night brawl in Dublin city centre . Empty fast food cartons are sent flying as one of

Summary: Two men were filmed fighting inside a late-night Dublin pizza restaurant . The incident happened in the tourist destination of Temple Bar . Several fellow customers began filming the incident as the men fought . The woman slipped and banged her head on the floor during the fight . WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT .


The mother of an unarmed teenager shot dead by police in Madison, Wisconsin, says that similar killings throughout the country have become 'an epidemic'. Andrea Irwin said that the two weeks since her son Tony Robinson was killed have been 'every mother's worst nightmare' The biracial 19-year-old was shot dead by white Madison police officer Matt Kenny, a 12-year- veteran, after an altercation around 6.30pm on March 6. Scroll down for video . Andrea Irwin, the mother of Tony Robinson, said that teenager such as her son being shot by police had become an 'epidemic' Robinson, 19, was fatally shot by Madison, Wisconsin police officer Matt Kenny earlier this month following an incident where he was jumping into traffic . 'What was his reason for taking my son's life' Ms Irwin said when asked what she would say to Kenny by CBS News. 'What exactly was it that made him feel like that was his only option, that there was no other option? And for it to be death, and to impose that sentence on my son.' 'I feel like I'm in a dream and I just want to wake up,' she said. Robinson, who had been diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety, had reportedly taken hallucinogenic mushrooms before he was shot. A friend called 911 for help from police in dealing with him after he began going in and out of traffic and allegedly assaulted someone. Ms Irwin, who did not confirm that her son had taken hallucinogens, said that officers should have been conscious about approaching someone on mind-altering substances and that more than one officer should have been used in the incident. The mother, who said she 'grew up with him' after having the boy young, was told about the shooting by his friend's mother, according to the Guardian. She arrived at the University of Wisconsin medical center but was kept alone after not being allowed to wait with her boyfriend for news of her son's condition. Ms Irwin (right, comforting her 15-year-old son Jordan) said that recent police shootings have been a 'slaughtering of children'. Robinson's uncle Turin Carter said that the young man, with a white mother and black father, was the 'face of America'. Above, Carter and others carry Robinson's casket . He was shot in the head, torso and arm. Ms Irwin, who has three remaining children, eventually learned that her friend had been shot by a police officer from a relative that saw it on the news. She called the experience 'gut-wrenching'. A string of unarmed black men killed by police last summer set off a series of protests after the deaths. Subsequent decisions by grand juries in St Louis and New York not indict the officers involved intensified demonstrations that coalesced under the slogan 'black lives matter'. Ms Irwin said it has been a 'slaughtering of children. And no answers behind it, no retribution'. 'They're not even allowing them to live their lives or start their lives'. Robinson's uncle said that Robinson, who had a white mother and black father, was 'the face of

Summary: Andrea Irwin said that she has been living 'every mother's worst nightmare' Madison officer Matt Kenny shot Tony Robinson dead earlier this month . Young man had reportedly taken hallucinogens and was jumping into traffic . Incident follows other police killings Ms Irwin calls 'slaughtering of children' Kenny's sister says city 'has problems but my brother is not one of them'


For those who witnessed Ireland’s approach to playing Scotland at Celtic Park in November at close quarters, suggestions that they are a robust and direct unit scarcely seem tantamount to slander. Martin O’Neill’s side may not quite have mirrored the ultra-industrial style favoured by Jack Charlton’s men all those years ago, yet there were precious few morsels of real quality for the game’s purists to feast on. Were Poland then, doing any more than stating the blindingly obvious this week when they spoke extensively of Ireland’s one-dimensional, strong-arm strategy in their qualifying games thus far? Aiden McGeady celebrates scoring for Republic of Ireland against Georgia . You wouldn’t have thought so but, then again, Martin O’Neill, whose Ireland side entertain the Poles in Dublin, has never been one to resist an ever-so diplomatic counter-swipe at such accusations. Clearly keen to gain the slightest psychological edge ahead of what is being viewed as a must win game for the Republic, the former Celtic manager bristled when word of the Poles’ comments was relayed to him at their Malahide base on Friday. ‘I’m not really bothered about what they say — genuinely not bothered,’ O’Neill insisted. ‘I’m not so sure they could glean that from the games we have played. It’s not for me to retort but Poland are as physical a side as I have seen in some time.’ Ouch. Adam Nawalka’s side are a pretty accomplished one, too, however. Currently sitting on top of Group D, Ireland will surely need snookers to catch them if they leave the Aviva Stadium with another maximum return of points. Having won in Georgia and pinched a point in Germany, Ireland’s campaign hit the buffers with defeat in Glasgow in their last competitive outing. In a section with next to no margin for error, O’Neill’s side badly need to begin a sequence of four home games from five with a win. In that regard, a degree of calculated risk taking is in order. Aiden McGeady’s downturn in form has seen him excluded from Roberto Martinez’s Everton side since January 31 but – while far from ideal - his international manager sees that as no barrier to inclusion. McGeady’s downturn in form at Everton should not affect his Ireland position . ‘You can get away on a bit of adrenaline if you are reasonably fit and I think he’s been fit for a number of weeks. He just hasn’t played for Everton in that time,’ said O’Neill, who handed the player his Celtic debut 11 years ago. ‘Adrenaline can carry you a certain distance. You wouldn’t want to be going into a game with say three or four players not having played that much football. ‘That may happen but you know that as some stage these players are going to tire a bit. But it is what it is. ‘It’s a disappointment from this side but I’m not in charge of their club commitments. ‘Listen, it would be absolutely fantastic if players were coming in here on the back of having played games the last couple of

Summary: Republic of Ireland take on Poland in Euro 2016 qualifier on Sunday . Aiden McGeady likely to feature despite lack of playing time at Everton . Martin O’Neill’s side begin sequence of four home games from five .


Sam Stephens is taking fundraising to new heights, vowing to legally change his name to Buzz Lightyear if he raises $4,000 for a children's cancer charity. The 26-year-old toy story fanatic will run in the Brighton Marathon in April to raise money for charity after learning of his friend, Joe Grimley, loosing his younger sister to leukemia. ‘I wanted to something a bit personal and cancer is obviously a big deal, especially in children, it’s horrible,’ told The Daily Mail Australia. Thumbs up: Mr Stephens committed to running 26 miles in the Brighton Marathon wearing his Buzz Lightyear costume after reaching his first goal of £500 . Sam Stephens (pictured left) with his friend Joe Grimley(pictured right) who tragically lost his young sister to leukemia . Mr Stephens said he wanted to bring something 'a bit different and unique' to his fundraising events, ultimately taking it 'to infinity and beyond' by setting a series of Toy Story related goals on the way. He says if reaches $2,400, he will get a Buzz tattoo on his thigh. If he manages to raise $4,000, he will take the plunge and officially change his name with deed poll to 'Buzz Lightyear' like the Space Ranger from the Universe Protection Unit. 'This means there will be no more Samuel Thomas Stephens, I will be known on all my official documents, (passport driving license etc) and to the whole entire universe as Buzz Lightyear,' Mr Stephens says on his donation website. Mr Stephens has been overwhelmed with the public's response, as donations have been flooding in after his plight hit news websites a few days ago. 'I never expected it to blow up like this.' ‘In two days I had close to 250 pounds(A$495) come in from all over the world. People I don’t even know, from America and even Finland.’ Mr Stephens says he wanted to bring something 'a bit different and unique' to his fundraising events choosing to legally change his name to 'Buzz Lightyear' if he reaches his target . In what the philanthropist has labelled 'drytashamarathon', Mr Stephens will also be taking part in 'Movember', which means he'll sport a moustache until the marathon, and 'Dryathalon', a sobering challenge where he will abstain from drinking. Mr Stephens has already achieved two of his goals by raising an astonishing $2,000. This means he'll don a Buzz Lightyear costume while running the 26-mile marathon, and let those who have donated to his cause style his new facial hair. Mr Stephens(pictured left) is ready for his transformation into his childhood hero, Buzz Lightyear (pictured left) 'I want to do all I can to help raise awareness and I think the Toy Story theme adds a nice touch to what we are trying to achieve.' 'Buzz Lightyear is a childhood hero of mine and I am looking forward to my kids being called Lightyear and my wife, Mrs Lightyear,' Mr Stephens told The Daily Mail Australia. Mr Stephens, who is currently working in Australia, says he won't do anything by half measure, looking outside the box to

Summary: Sam Stephens will change his name to Buzz Lightyear if he raises $4,000 for a children's cancer charity . Other goals include wearing a costume in the Brighton Marathon and getting a tattoo of his hero, Buzz . Sam has already raised $2,000 for a children's cancer charity . He was motivated after hearing about a close friend losing his young sister to the 'horrible disease'


Theo Walcott wants a significant pay rise if he is to sign a new Arsenal contract. Talks over a new deal have begun with the Arsenal forward nearing the final year of his contract. The pacy forward currently earns in the region of £90,000-per-week - but Walcott will ask for a sum significantly north of £100,000-per-week before agreeing to an extension. Theo Walcott wants a significant pay rise if he is to sign a new Arsenal contract . The pacy forward currently earns in the region of £90,000-per-week but will ask for a sum significantly higher . It remains to be seen whether the Gunners will meet the demands but his current position in Arsene Wenger’s plans may provide an indication. Since returning from a long-term injury, Walcott has struggled for regular football, with the likes of Olivier Giroud, Danny Welbeck, Alexis Sanchez, Santi Cazorla, Mesut Ozil and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all vying for a slot in Wenger’s four attacking positions. Arsenal top-earners Sanchez and Ozil earn in the region of £140,000-per-week. The Emirates Stadium are unlikely to offer Walcott anything near that amount, particularly given his lack of games. His wage demands could lead to another long drawn out contract saga, similar to the discussions for his existing deal which nearly saw Walcott leave before he signed his last contract in January 2013. Liverpool and Manchester City will be monitoring Walcott’s situation closely ahead of a potential summer move. Walcott will be hoping to earn a similar amount to star man Alexis Sanchez on £140,000-per-week . Gunners winger Walcott has struggled for a first team place under Arsene Wenger (above) VIDEO Chelsea too far in front - Wenger .

Summary: Theo Walcott holding out for Arsenal pay rise before signing new deal . Walcott is currently earning around £90,000-per-week . England international hoping for sum north of £100,000-per-week .


The commission that has investigated doping in cycling will not be recommending that Lance Armstrong’s lifetime ban from competitive sport is reduced. The American stripped of his seven Tour de France titles for using performance-enhancing drugs was hoping the Cycling Independent Reform Commission would be more sympathetic after he twice gave evidence to the three-man panel. But CIRC, who submitted their report to the UCI last Friday and are due to hold a media briefing in Switzerland next week, are not planning to recommend to the United States Anti-Doping Agency that they reduce their ban. Lance Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles for using performance-enhancing drugs . Armstrong waves from the podium after winning the 16th stage of the 2005 Tour de France . Some reports suggested on Sunday that lawyers representing Armstrong placed certain limitations on what CIRC could ask, which in turn was being given as a reason for the stance CIRC have now adopted. But Armstrong’s legal team vehemently deny that, insisting that no restrictions were placed on CIRC in their two interviews with the Texan. Only recently Armstrong suggested to the BBC that he had answered all CIRC’s questions candidly. ‘At this point in my life I’m not out to protect anybody,’ he said. ‘I’m out to protect seven people and they all have the last name Armstrong.’ Armstrong told the BBC that he is out to protect seven people - 'and they all have the last name Armstrong' The American leads ahead of Bradley Wiggins during Stage 17 of the 2009 Tour de France . Armstrong is sure to be angered by the fact that a number of his contemporaries – who have also been guilty of doping offences – did not even cooperate with CIRC and yet remain senior figures in the sport. Brian Cookson, the UCI president, had warned that such a lack of cooperation would be frowned upon and it will be interesting to see if he sticks to his promise of introducing a fit-and-proper-person test for cycling team officials in the wake of the CIRC report. Cookson has said the report will make ‘uncomfortable’ reading for his sport. ‘When you open a can of worms you find a lot of worms,’ Cookson said last month at the world track cycling championships in Paris. ‘I think it’s going to be very interesting - there will be a lot of uncomfortable things there.’ Brian Cookson, the UCI president, has said that the report will make for 'uncomfortable reading' Chris Froome revealed to Sportsmail that he has spoken to the CIRC about the problem of doping . But he also took a swipe at Armstrong, accusing him of having an ‘agenda’ for revealing he had spoken to CIRC in the first place. Armstrong obviously does have an agenda; he wants his ban reduced when other dopers from his era have not been hit with the same severe sanctions. But criticising anyone for revealing they have spoken to CIRC seems a curious position to adopt when the promise of anonymity might yet protect

Summary: Lance Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles for using performance-enhancing drugs . The Cycling Independent Reform Commission are investigating doping . Armstrong had hoped that they would be sympathetic with him . The commission will not recommend that his lifetime ban is reduced .


Olympic women's gymnastics champion Gabrielle Douglas can add another item to her resume: reality television star. The defending all-around gold medalist and her family will be featured in a new Oxygen reality show debuting later this year. The show, which will be co-produced by Douglas and her mother Natalie Hawkins among others, has the working title 'Douglas Family Gold.' Scroll down for video . History: Gabrielle Douglas became the first African-American to win the all-around title when she soared to victory at the 2012 London Games. She and her mother Natalie Hawkins (seen right in September 2012) are producing the show 'Douglas Family Gold' The series will follow the 19-year-old's bid to become the first gymnast in nearly 50 years to repeat as Olympic champion. Douglas became the first African-American to win the all-around title when she soared to victory at the 2012 London Games as part of the 'Fierce Five' that also won the team gold medal. A release for the television program, via Deadline, says 'The bi-coastal Douglas family shuttles between California and Ohio to support Gabby’s training regimen while also juggling their own lives. 'Her brother John is the family's second Olympic hopeful in track and field, while devoted sisters Arie and Joy are eager to blaze their own paths. '"Momager" Natalie keeps this tight-knit family in-check, knowing regardless of what happens, "Team Douglas" has already won gold.' Champions: Douglas (far left) was part of the 'Fierce Five' that won the 2012 Olympic team medal for gymnastics. Her team members (from left to right) included Kyla Ross, McKayla Maroney, Jordyn Wiber and Aly Raisman (September 2012 file photo) Family: Douglas' siblings, including her sisters Arie and Joy and her brother John, are set to appear in the reality show program when it airs on Oxygen . Douglas returned to training last summer and finished fourth at the Jesolo Cup in Italy last weekend in her first meet in nearly three years. In a February 2015 video with USA Gymnastics, Douglas said 'A couple of months after the [2012] Olympics, I was like "I want to do it. I want to get back. And I'm going to go to 2016." 'What's driving me is - I guess 'cause no one's ever done it before. And that's definitely pushing me.' Other American gymnasts who have won gold medals at the Olympics have appeared on reality television, namely ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars.' Those include Shawn Johnson, who won gold at the Beijing Games in 2008 for the balance beam, and Aly Raisman, who won gold at the London Games in 2012 for floor. Nastia Liukin, who took the all-around gold medal home from Beijing in 2008, is currently competing on the dancing reality show competition.

Summary: Olympic women's gymnastics champion Gabrielle Douglas can add another item to her resume: TV star . The defending all-around gold medalist and her family will be featured in a new Oxygen reality show debuting later this year . The show, which will be co-produced by Douglas and her mother Natalie Hawkins among others, has the working title 'Douglas Family Gold'


Santi Cazorla is used to controlling games from midfield for Arsenal with his tenacious passing, sublime touches and an eye for a goal. But it appears that the Spain international does not enjoy having things any other way, judging by a post on his Instagram account. An image of the Arsenal attacking midfielder having his hair cut with the amusing caption 'I'm NOT managing this situation!' appeared on Thursday. A picture was uploaded on to Santi Cazorla's Instagram with the caption 'I'm NOT managing the situation' Cazorla completed a full 90 minutes in Arsenal's victory against Queens Park Rangers on Wednesday . Cazorla (right) is denied from getting on the scoresheet by QPR goalkeeper Rob Green (centre) Cazorla played the full 90 minutes in Arsenal's 2-1 victory against Queens Park Rangers on Wednesday, as Arsene Wenger's side battled hard for three points that keeps their Champions League ambitions on course. Next up for the Gunners is the FA Cup quarter-final tie against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday. Their Premier League campaign resumes the following weekend, on March 14, against West Ham United at the Emirates.

Summary: Santi Cazorla does not like not being in control when having his hair cut . Cazorla made the admission in an amusing Instagram upload on Thursday . The Spain international played 90 minutes in Arsenal's win over QPR . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .


A dog who had his leg brutally cut off and was left for dead in a canal basin has made a remarkable recovery thanks to a dedicated team of vets. A video released by the Hope for Paws shelter in Los Angeles - which has been watched more than one million times - tells the heartbreaking story of Jordan the pooch and his astounding turnaround. In the opening scene, the battered and bruised creature seen whimpering in pain but after weeks of rehab he can be seen running around in the sun carefree. Jordan was found by rescue workers on February 1 at the bottom of a 30ft-deep dried up waterway. Scroll down for video . Caught on camera: Jordan was found by rescue workers on February 1 at the bottom of a 30ft-deep river . Sailing by: To keep dry, he appeared to be using a chip packet as a makeshift raft . He had a bloody stump where his leg was missing and he was he was suffering from mange, dehydration and malnutrition . To keep dry, he appeared to be using a chip packet as a makeshift raft. Witnesses said that they'd seen a homeless person abusing the canine, before tossing him in to the tributary. Jordan was craned out of the Los Angeles River and taken to the Veterinary Care Center in Hollywood in a critical condition. Poor state: He had a bloody stump where his leg was missing and he was suffering from mange, dehydration and malnutrition . Ruff start in life: Witnesses said that they'd seen a homeless person abusing the canine, before tossing him in to the 30ft-deep tributary . Gaining strength: Footage was taken to help document his gradual recovery . In safe hands: During the rehabilitation process Jordan was thoroughly bathed and given a blood transfusion - His nub was also stitched up to prevent it from becoming infected . The doctor who inspected him said it was a 'miracle' he was still alive. Footage was taken to help document his gradual recovery. During the rehabilitation process Jordan was thoroughly bathed and given a blood transfusion. His nub was also stitched up to prevent it from becoming infected. Finally, when he was given the all-clear, Jordan was allowed to go to home with his new adoptive owner, Lisa Chiarelli. Bright future ahead: Finally, when he was given the all-clear, Jordan was allowed to go to home with his new adoptive owner, Lisa Chiarelli . Paws off: He looks like a completely different dog today with a glossy coat and bright eyes . Inspirational: 'Though Jordan lost his leg, he never lost hope,' the video says . Running free: Many viewers have deemed Jordan's story 'inspirational' and 'amazing' He was filmed at home running with his other dog friends. At one point, video shows him taking a plunge into the swimming pool and in another scene he cheekily tries to take a bite of Chiarelli's burger. 'Though Jordan lost his leg, he never lost hope,' the video says. Many viewers have deemed Jordan's story

Summary: A video released by the Hope for Paws shelter in Los Angeles tells the heartbreaking story of Jordan the pooch and his astounding turnaround . The pup was found on February 1 at the bottom of a 30ft-deep river . He was suffering from mange, dehydration and malnutrition . But after weeks of rehabilitation his coat was glossy and he was running around carefree .


An understaffed hospital trust has hired 200 nurses from the Philippines having failed to recruit any from the UK. Gloucestershire Hospitals - which serves 612,000 patients – is also aiming to appoint dozens of nurses from Spain, Portugal and India over the coming months. The trust, comprising the Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals, is one of a growing number using overseas nurses to plug severe staffing shortages. Figures show that three quarters of hospitals are recruiting nurses from abroad and nearly 5,700 were hired in the last 12 months. Experts say that as many as one in 20 nursing posts in the NHS is currently vacant which is equivalent to 20,000 nurses. Gloucestershire Hospitals - which serves 612,000 patients – and comprises the Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals, has recruited 200 nurses from the Philippines . The shortfall has come about because the number of training places was cut by the Government in 2010 meaning there are fewer ‘home grown’ nurses coming up through the system. In addition, hospitals are now under pressure to hire more nurses than ever before to care for the rising numbers of elderly patients who are very dependent. Nevertheless it is highly unusual for managers to recruit such a large batch of overseas nurses from one country in such a short space of time. The trust has been under severe pressure over the last few months and has been struggling to cope with the high volumes of patients coming into its two A&E units. It was one of about 15 NHS trusts to declare a major incident back in January due to overcrowding and at one ward in Cheltenham hospital, there were just two nurses looking after 30 patients. And so far this year it has missed the A&E target for treating patients in four hours seven out of eight weeks and cancelled 436 non-urgent operations to free-up bed space. The trust said the nurses had been appointed in December following a recruitment fair held in the Philippines, in the Far East, by a private recruitment agency. It said the nurses had all undergone rigorous checks on their skills and ability to speak English. But experts say the increasing reliance on foreign nurses is only a short-term fix as many end up returning to their home countries after a few years. There are also concerns that their English is not good enough to cope on busy wards and that they lack an understanding of how the NHS works. Gloucestershire Hospitals was one of about 15 NHS trusts to declare a major incident back in January due to overcrowding and at one ward in Cheltenham hospital, there were just two nurses looking after 30 patients . Councillor David Drew, Labour Parliamentary candidate for Stroud, Gloucestershire and a member of the Gloucestershire health scrutiny overview committee said: ‘I suppose we can recruit from abroad but that is not sustainable in the long term.’ Dr Frank Harsent, chief executive of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, says bringing in the Filipino nurses would relieve the strain on wards. He

Summary: Gloucestershire Hospitals has hired 200 nurses from the Philippines . Figures show three quarters of hospitals are recruiting nurses abroad . Almost 5,700 have been hired at hospitals in the UK over the last year . Experts say as many as one in 20 nursing NHS posts are currently vacant .


One naked neighbor has set off a flurry of complaints in the Charlotte community where he lives, but police are telling residents there's nothing they can do about it. Homeowners in Cardinal Glen in north Charlotte claim that a man in the neighborhood has often stood stark naked in the doorway of his home over the last 10 years. Those flustered residents have tried to phone the police, only to be told that the nude man next door isn't actually breaking any laws. Stark raving mad: Neighbors in Cardinal Glenn . 'Because my daughter grew up in this neighborhood,' Adrienna Harris told WBTV about her growing agitation. 'Even this week, when she was home from spring break, she would call me at work and say "Mom, I'm getting ready to go outside, but let me check if he's out there first." That's how bad it is in the neighborhood.' Harris says she called police several times in the past, and every time has been informed the man has done nothing wrong. On Friday, people in the neighborhood, including Pecolia Threatt, tried the police one more time. 'I was out rolling the trash can on Friday and I just happened to look over there and he was standing there buck naked,' Threatt said. A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department spokeswoman confirmed that police were called Friday, but that charges have ever been filed. 'Since it is not a criminal incident, it was documented in the "call for service" but there is no report,' the official told the Observer. The spokeswoman also told the paper that officers had spoken with the magistrate, who agreed with the officers that the man was not violating any laws since he was on his property. Indecent exposure laws vary state by state, but North Carolina's states outlines it as 'willfully expos[ing] the private parts of his or her person in any public place.' Residents in the neighborhood said they took videos and photos of the man, in order to present a case for a nuisance complaint to the Homeowners Association.

Summary: Residents are upset that the man cannot be charged with indecent exposure because he's on his own property . Homeowners are now trying to take photos to their Homeowners Association to start a nuisance complaint case .


Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is set to miss England's Euro 2016 qualifier against Lithuania with a hamstring strain. The Arsenal star limped off during the second half of Monday night's FA Cup win over Manchester United. And Sportsmail understands initial fears are that the midfielder will miss up to four weeks with the injury. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain receives treatment during Arsenal's FA Cup win against Manchester United . The midfielder had to be replaced by team-mate Aaron Ramsey in the second half at Old Trafford . England star Oxlade-Chamberlain has been ruled out for four weeks with a hamstring injury . He underwent a scan on Tuesday and club medics will hold further checks before making a definitive diagnosis. But Oxlade-Chamberlain is a huge doubt for the clash against Lithuania and the friendly against Italy. Roy Hodgson names his squad for the double-header next week. The news will come as a blow to Arsene Wenger despite the euphoria following the win at Old Trafford. Oxlade-Chamberlain will miss a string of Arsenal matches including next week's Champions League clash in Monaco and next month's league visit of Liverpool. Oxlade-Chamberlain sprints away from Manchester United duo Daley Blind (left) and Luke Shaw . The former Southampton man still managed to celebrate his side's FA Cup quarter-final victory .

Summary: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain went off injured at Old Trafford on Monday . The midfielder will miss at least four weeks with a hamstring injury . He will not be available for England's game with Lithuania on March 27 . Arsenal face Reading or Bradford in the FA Cup semi-finals on April 18/19 . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .


1 RAHEEM DREAM . Naturally Kane-mania has kicked in, but the trio of players who started in forward positions for England are creating a bit of a stir. ‘Europe will fear us now,’ declared Wayne Rooney and although it was a little optimistic, the front three are moving in the right direction. Roy Hodgson calls Raheem Sterling and Danny Welbeck his ‘five yard furies’, two players capable of causing chaos in opposition defences. With Rooney alongside them, they are flourishing. This was undoubtedly one of Sterling’s best games in an England shirt: he read Rooney’s pass to score and later sent in the left wing cross for Harry Kane’s debut goal. Raheem Sterling stole in at the near post to tuck the ball home for England's third against Lithuania . Sterling is forming a impressive understanding with Wayne Rooney and Danny Welbeck . Sterling’s double nutmeg on Tomas Mikuckis and Marius Zaliukas, all completed in the same 18th minute move, was outrageous. Lionel Messi did something similar to James Milner during Barcelona’s totalising of Manchester City in the Champions League and the world went into meltdown. Sterling likes the trick, too. Welbeck was also one of England’s most prominent players, an increasing influence on this team as they head towards Euro 2016. He has the trust of his manager. Unfortunately Welbeck will probably miss the game against Italy because of a knee injury and Sterling is heading back to Liverpool for an injection on a long-standing toe injury. 2 SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT . England dropped to 17th in the FIFA world rankings earlier this month and yet the support for the national team is unwavering, even on a Friday night and against opposition as poor as Lithuania. England supporters were even singing ‘Roy Hodgson’s barmy army’ after Wayne Rooney had scored his 47th goal for his country against Lithuania. This was close to a full house at the national stadium for a routine victory, England’s fifth successive win in this qualification campaign. England fans flocked to Wembley on Friday night despite the latest in a long line of mediocre opposition . The atmosphere remains a problem and the FA would do well to change the playlist to whip up the Wembley crowd before the two teams emerge from the tunnel before kick-off. They did at least turn to old favourite Carnaval de Paris, but what’ s wrong with a bit of tub-thumping by playing some of the other terrace anthems, such as New Order’s World in Motion and the Lightning Seeds’ Three Lions? Bring them back. 3 PLAN FOR THE FUTURE . Roy Hodgson would have offered his resignation if England lost their opening group game against Switzerland last September, but they emerged with a positive 2-0 victory from that tricky night in Basle. Suddenly this emerging team has momentum, stringing together victories and establishing a winning mentality in that England dressing room. Roy Hodgson must prepare this team and tailor it accordingly to take on the big guns at Euro 2016 . We have seen this before, with England unbeaten

Summary: Wembley was almost full for England's 4-0 win over Lithunia . Raheem Sterling linked well with Wayne Rooney and Danny Welbeck . Roy Hodgson must prepare his side for the stiffer tests at Euro 2016 . Italy are a different proposition to the side that beat England last summer .


An outback town is recovering after a wild storm which pummeled local properties with torrential rain and giant hailstones the size of shotputs. The storm hit Chinchilla, in the Darling Downs region of West Queensland, on Saturday afternoon, leaving residents' cars and backyards checkered with hailstones up to 12 centimetres in diameter. While no locals were injured, residents reported extensive damage to the region, which received over 75 millimetres of rain in two hours. Scroll down for video . The storm hit Chinchilla, in the Darling Downs region of West Queensland, on Saturday afternoon . 'We are ok,' said Chinchilla residents Melissa and Peter Matthews, who recorded footage of the giant hailing falling at their property. 'Not so much the house or the surrounds. Broken window, trees down, holes in roof, flooding and scared children,' they told the Courier Mail. Western Downs Mayor Ray Brown said that the clean-up effort would be significant, and that the local community would pull together to aid the region's recovery. 'The best spot from it is that nobody was injured but certainly a lot of damage to vehicles and property,' Cr Brown said. 'At least three council crews, our SES crews have all been involved and even in the towns of Dalby and Jandowae are also cleaning up,' reported The ABC. The storm left residents' cars and backyards checkered with hailstones up to 12 centimetres in diameter . Western Downs Mayor Ray Brown said that the clean-up effort would be significant . Chinchilla resident Marina Baker said that cars all around when she had parked at the local sports field had their windows smashed. 'We had the back window smashed in [and after] about 30 seconds of moving one came through and landed in the back seat, ' she said. 'The kids were on the floor screaming. We had my sister and husband in the front and they [were] trying to get the kids away from the glass.' A video shot of hail landing in the local field shows the huge hailstones dropping from the sky onto the grass and bouncing with the force of their weight. Shocked residents shelter inside near the field, with many recording the astounding sight. Residents reported extensive damage to the region, which received over 75 millimetres of rain in two hours . Terry O'Leary, a watermelon farmer and cattle breeder uploaded pictures of the impact of the storm . Mr O'Leary said that the 'nasty' storm dropped 'softball size hail' on his yard . Despite 1,300 homes in Chinchilla lost power from the storm and more than 3000 experienced power supply issues, Cr Brown said that the 'much needed' rain was a welcome break from the drought the region is experiencing. Terry O'Leary, a watermelon farmer and Angus cattle breeder from the region uploaded pictures of the impact of the storm, including the damage to his crops and the family car. Mr O'Leary said that the 'nasty' storm dropped 'softball size hail' on his yard, and flattened some of the crops on his farmland, though some were left untouched by

Summary: Chinchilla, in Western Queensland, was hit by a wild storm on Saturday . The region was hit with hailstones up to 12 centimetres in diameter . There were no injuries, but cars, power lines, and houses were damaged . Locals report the storm came out of nowhere and became severe . Farmer Terry O'Leary said that the 'nasty' storm dropped 'softball size hail'


Two people died and two others are in critical condition after a train and car collided in Louisville Kentucky, police said. The Toyota sedan was attempting to cross the train tracks on Saturday at about 4pm and apparently 'disregarded the traffic control signs in the area' before it was struck on the passenger side, according to police. There are no barriers in the area blocking the tracks for when a train passes. Chita Chuwan, 16, and Suk Man Rai, 19, were pronounced dead at the scene at 4.09pm after sustaining multiple blunt-force injuries. Scroll down for video . This is the horrifying moment a Toyota sedan carrying four people drove over train tracks in Louisville, Kentucky, just as a train was heading toward it . Just as the white Toyota crossed the tracks the train smashed into the center of the right side of the car . The car was struck and dragged about half a mile by the train. Two passengers were killed and the driver and another passenger are in critical condition . Two train enthusiasts got the collision on film as they were recording passing trains. They said they heard glass breaking at the train smashed into the car . Chuwan was in the front passenger seat and Rai was in the back seat on the right side, according to WDRB. The driver and other passenger, identified by Bhutan News Service as Kismat Mishra and Nabin Thapa, are being treated in the University of Louisville Hospital. It is unknown as to which was driving. All four passengers were reportedly students in the Jefferson County Public School district. They were all Bhutanese refugees known for participating in the area's soccer team, according to WKLY. Chita Chuwan (left), 16, and Suk Man Rai (right), 19, were pronounced dead at the scene at 4.09pm after sustaining multiple blunt force injuries . Kismat Mishra was also in the car at the time of the crash. He and Nabin Thapa were sent to University of Louiville Hospital in critical condition . 'It's a big loss. It's really a big loss for us,' Ghana Pokhrel, a community soccer coach, told WKLY. Two train enthusiasts were recording footage of the passing Norfolk Southern train carrying 400,000 tons and 100 rail cars when the crash happened. In their videos a train can be seen blowing its horn before smashing into the white car at 43 miles per hour, dragging it half a mile down the tracks. 'Crossing signals going off, they're ringing still and trains blowing the horn and right before it gets to the crossing, you see the car pull up and "boom" - this loud impact hits right in the center of the car,' Logan Bennett, who was filming, told WHAS. 'You hear screeching, glass breaking and it was the most devastating thing I've ever seen in my life.' Mishra (left) and Thapa (right), who were identified by Bhutan News Service, remain in the hospital nearly 36 hours after the crash . Anthony Collman, was also filming, said he heard glass breaking as the car

Summary: WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT . Train struck passing car on Saturday at about 4pm in Louisville, Kentucky . Though warning lights and sounds were blaring, there are no barriers to make cars stop as trains pass . Witnesses 'did not see any brake lights whatsoever' as car went through intersection and train was blaring its horn . Chita Chuwan, 16, and Suk Man Rai, 19, were pronounced dead at the scene . Kismat Mishra and Nabin Thapa are in critical condition at hospital .


The likes of Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Anne Hathaway and Mila Kunis may be huge Hollywood stars now, but at one point they would have all been struggling actors hoping to get their big break. And for many young actors a job in an advertisement was the best way to make a quick buck whilst they waited for Spielberg to call. Not all jobs in advertising were hugely glamorous, but you've got to pay the rent some how, right? We take a look at the commercials the stars might rather forget... Scroll down for video . Mark Ruffalo was in a Clearasil advert for facial pads in 1989 as a fresh-faced 22-year-old . Mark Ruffalo . Once upon a time, 13 Going on 30 and Shutter Island actor Mark Ruffalo, now 47, played a spotty teen (he was really 22 at the time) running around the streets in a leopard print waistcoat for Clearasil in 1989. Sporting a curly mop, the 'acne-prone' Ruffalo is distressed with his complexion, and is shown solemnly smearing the Clearasil pads on his face with a deadpan expression. In the next shot, he is back to wreaking havoc on the streets with a cheesy grin. Anne Hathaway . 32-year-old brunette beauty Anne Hathaway may have won an Oscar for her role in Les Misérables, but before Hollywood blockbusters were a regular part of her schedule she was starring in adverts for regional phone company, Cincinatti Bell. Mid-Nineties Hathaway is seen cringing after a date as she calls her friend on a multi-line phone, while her onscreen mother natters away on another line. In case you were wondering, her 'date' does eventually call. Anne Hathaway was in a TV ad for internet phone company, Cincinatti Bell, in the late Nineties . This awkward date advert would have come about 15 years before Anne's Oscar success . Leonardo DiCaprio . It might be impossible to imagine the established 40-year-old actor as anything but one of the Hollywood greats, but The Wolf Of Wall Street star used to make his money in bubblegum adverts. With a high-pitched voice, bouncy curtains and a goofy checkered blazer, little 14-year-old Leo is seen popping gum and rocking out in front of a large hi-fi system. Curtain call! Leonardo DiCaprio at the age of 14 in an advert for Bubble Yum bubblegum in 1988 (left) and now as a 40-year-old . Before his big break, the four-time Oscar-nominated actor used to advertise gum . Naomi Watts . Almost unrecognisable sporting an uncontrollable perm, the Mulholland Drive and King Kong actress Naomi Watts starred in an Australian advert for Tampax tampons in the Eighties. She awkwardly deals with an array of puberty difficulties: her bothersome younger brother, her irritated complexion, but according to the advert, one thing that doesn't bother her is her 'time of month'. Naomi would have been about 16 at the time that this advert came out. Cue tons of cheesy grins and wide collar suits from a now 46-year-old Naomi Watts. Check out that perm! Naomi Watts starred in a tampon

Summary: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mila Kunis, Ben Affleck and Anne Hathaway all appeared in advertisements as young actors . Products pushed include gum, children's toys and hemorrhoid cream .


Kaka has seen a lot during his 14-year professional career. After making his debut for Sao Paulo as an 18-year-old in 2001 and being snapped up by AC Milan just two years later, the Brazilian has been crowned the best player in the world, won league titles in two countries and conquered the Champions League with the Rossoneri. Here, Sportsmail takes a look at the highs - and a few lows - in his astonishing career. Kaka, pictured in action for Sao Paulo against Atletico Minero in December 2001, made his debut for the club 10 months earlier . Kaka tries to avoid a tackle from Ancona defender Andrea Sussi during his debut for AC Milan on September 1, 2003 . Kaka celebrates with his AC Milan team-mates after sealing the Serie A title in 2004 with a 1-0 win against Roma at the San Siro . Kaka steps up to score his penalty in the 2005 Champions League final against Liverpool but the Reds would emerge victorious . Kaka scores as Brazil beat Argentina 4-1 in the final of the 2005 Confederations Cup in Germany . Kaka scores a stunning individual goal for AC Milan against Manchester United in the Champions League semi-finals on April 24, 2007 . Kaka shows off an 'I belong to Jesus' vest after AC Milan's Champions League final victory against Liverpool on May 23, 2007 . Kaka grins as he lifts the 2007 Ballon d'Or trophy at an event in Paris on Decemeber 2, 2007, following a fine year for AC Milan . Kaka proudly displays his FIFA World Player of the Year award at a gala ceremony in Zurich on December 17, 2007 . Kaka celebrates winning the 2009 Confederations Cup with Brazil and the Golden Ball award for being the top scorer . Kaka smiles as he shows off his No 8 shirt during his official presentation at Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium on June 30, 2009 . Kaka gets away from Deportivo's Angel Lafita at the Bernabeu during his La Liga debut for Real Madrid on August 29, 2009 . Kaka (centre) is sent off for Brazil during their game against Ivory Coast at the 2010 World Cup . Kaka celebrates becoming the top Brazilian scorer in the Champions League with a goal against Ajax on December 4, 2012 . Kaka celebrates winning La Liga in 2012 with his Real team-mates Xabi Alonso, Sergio Ramos, Esteban Granero, Marcelo and Jose Callejon . Kaka shows off a specially-made shirt to celebrate scoring his 100th goal for AC Milan against Atalanta on January 6, 2014 . Kaka s mobbed by fans as he is presented as s Sao Paulo player during a ceremony in Brazil on July 6, 2014 . Kaka celebrates a goal after returning to his boyhood club Sao Paulo on loan from Orlando City in November, 2014 . Kaka leads out Orlando FC for their first ever game against fellow new franchise New YorK city FC earlier this month . Kaka scores his first goal for Orlando City against New York City on

Summary: Kaka has played now played in four countries after signing for Major League Soccer side Orlando City last year . He won the Ballon d'Or and the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 2007 while at AC Milan . The Brazilian joined Real Madrid in a £56million deal in the summer of 2009 before returning to Serie A . He has won the World Cup, Champions League, La Liga and Serie A titles during his career . Kaka sat down with Sportsmail's Sam Cunningham in Orlando for an exclusive interview . Kaka picks his top five goals including a memorable solo strike against Manchester United . Cristiano Ronaldo and Ronaldinho make Kaka's dream team... but there's no room for Lionel Messi .


Two teenage brothers who tried to join the Islamic State, but who were instead detained at Sydney Airport by counter-terrorism authorities, are 'kids, not killers', Immigration Minister Peter Dutton says. The two Australians, aged 16 and 17, from south west Sydney were trying to leave Australia to fight in a conflict zone in the Middle East and were reportedly brought home by their mother after being detained. Authorities’ suspicions were aroused after the two had booked flights to an unidentified country in the Middle East and their luggage was searched. Scroll down for video . Counter-terrorism authorities accompany the two teenage boys through Sydney Airport after they were stopped from boarding a flight to an undisclosed location in the Middle East . The two teenagers' luggage is searched by security at Sydney Airport . Teenager Abdullah Elmir - dubbed the Ginger Jihadist - is one of the most high profile Australians to have travelled to the Middle East to fight with Islamic State . The two boys were stopped on Friday night Immigration and Border Protection Minister Peter Dutton revealed. In a press conference on Sunday Mr Dutton said that matters remained under investigation and he praised the customs officers for their vigilence. 'These two young men ... are kids, not killers, and they shouldn't be allowed to go to a foreign land to fight and to come back to our shores eventually more radicalised,' he said. 'They (customs officers) have potentially saved the lives of these Australians. IS is a cancer and young people are the most susceptible. 'IS is abhorent and should not be tolerated in our society.' Mohamed Elomar left Sydney and has reportedy joined IS in Iraq . The two teenagers were detained at Sydney airport when they tried to board a flight for the Middle East . Mr Dutton said that traditionally, parents of teenage children had to worry about alcohol, drugs, and driving, but this was a new worry. 'Now there is an added threat of the information being delivered to them over the internet, particularly if they're inclined to go and fight in a foreign land,' he said. '[And] most importantly for our country, when they return, they return more radicalised, and [are] a greater threat to the Australian public. 'We have to be absolutely determined to stare down this ever increasing threat.' Their parents were unaware of their plans to travel to the Middle East. The brothers were later issued court attendance notices. Under the new Foreign Fighters Act, customs officers are allowed to detain people where the officer has reasonable grounds to suspect that the person is intending to commit a Commonwealth offence or is a threat to national security or the security of a foreign country. The Sunday Telegraph reported that Mr Dutton said that the two boys had aroused the suspicion of ‘two alert Customs and Border Protection officers’ who referred them to the terrorism unit. 'What we have here are two teenagers who have been intercepted on their way to a potentially very dangerous situation,' Mr Dutton said. Khaled Sharrouf

Summary: Two boys had booked flights to an unidentified country in the Middle East . The brothers aged 16 and 17 were detained and their luggage searched . They had aroused the suspicion of Customs and Border Protection officers . Immigration Minister Peter Dutton calls them 'kids, not killers' The brothers were taken home by their mother after being detained . More than 100 Australians have travelled to fight in Iraq and Syria .


The National Collegiate Athletics Association is worried about holding the Final Four – one of the nation's biggest college sporting events – in Indianapolis, after Indiana's governor signed a 'religious freedom' bill into law that gay rights activists say is a license to discriminate. Mark Emmert, the president of the NCAA, said Thursday that the governing body for college sports is 'especially concerned about how this legislation could affect our student-athletes and employees.' The Final Four, an annual culmination of the national men's college basketball tournament, is slated to be held next week at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, a city where the NCAA itself is based. The new statute, the first of its kind passed this year, invalidates state and local laws that 'substantially burden' the ability of people – including businesses and associations – to follow their religious beliefs . Gov. Mike Pence, a Republican, supported the bill as it moved through the state legislature and was passed by wide margins in both chambers. He signed it in a private ceremony Thursday morning. Pence is considering whether to enter the 2016 presidential race, but is considered an outsider with long odds at success. STUMBLE? Future FInal Four appearances in Indianapolis could be in jeopardy because of a new religious-freedom law that Indiana gay rights activists saw is a license to discriminate . CALM DOWN! Indiana Gov. Mike Pence addressed the new statute in a news conference at the Statehouse in Indianapolis on Thursday . NO MEANS NO? Indiana's staet government won't be able to force bakeries run by evangelical Christians to provide wedding cakes for same-sex couples under the new law . There's no indication the NCAA has any plans to relocate the Final Four this year – ticketing and promotions have been underway for more than six months – but the event is scheduled to return to Indianapolis in 2021 and the NCAA is hinting that it might bolt the Hoosier State. 'We will work diligently to assure student-athletes competing in, and visitors attending, next week's Men's Final Four in Indianapolis are not impacted negatively by this bill,' Emmert said. 'Moving forward, we intend to closely examine the implications of this bill and how it might affect future events as well as our workforce.' An online push for the NCAA to react to the bill began earlier this week, carrying the hashtag #Final4Fairness. Former professional basketball player Jason Collins, the first openly gay athlete to play in the NBA, tweeted: '@GovPenceIN, is it going to be legal for someone to discriminate against me & others when we come to the #FinalFour?' A pressure group called the LGBT Sports Coalition asked Thursday for the NCAA, the Big Ten, the NFL, USA Diving and USA Gymnastics to pull their events from Indianapolis over the next 16 months. The Big Ten holds its football championship game in at Lucas Oil Field and has a contract to remain there until 2021. The conference also is scheduled to hold its men's basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis in 2020 and 2022. The

Summary: Look for gay rights protests at Lucas Oil Stadium as the men's college basketball tournament comes to Indianapolis, where the NCAA is based . Law signed Thursday trumps state and local statutes that force business owners to serve the public in ways that violate their religious beliefs . Gay rights groups see the measure – the 20th of its kind in America – as a back-door license to discriminate . Republican Gov. Mike Pence signed it while insisting that it brings Indiana in line with a 1993 federal religious-protection law signed by Bill Clinton . Pence is a long-shot but still in the hunt as a potential 2016 Republican presidential nominee .


With just 40 days until Floyd Mayweather finally comes face-to-face with Manny Pacquiao inside a ring, the official poster for their mega-fight has been released. The two boxers - Mayweather on the left and Pacquiao on the right - are both drenched in sweat as they pose in their fight trunks, staring menacingly down the camera with their hands wrapped. Their names are displayed in striking orange font, as is the date of the fight (May 2) and the start times of the Las Vegas show. Floyd Mayweather (left) and Manny Pacquiao look ready for action in the official poster for their fight . Mayweather, who is undefeated during his professional career, will meet Pacquiao in Las Vegas on May 2 . NFL star Tim Tebow poses with Pacquiao at the Wild Card gym in Los Angeles on Saturday . Also included are logos for the fight's venue, the MGM Grand, and Showtime and HBO - the US broadcasters which will jointly broadcast the show live on pay-per-view. Sky Sports are expected to show Mayweather's long-awaited clash with Pacquiao in the UK, although it could cost viewers over £20 to see it. The poster was released as Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arums said the revenue from ticket sales could hit $74m, almost four times the current record. Briefs were initially expected to cost between $1,000 and $5,000 but that upper limit has been raised to $10,000. A small number are set to go on sale to the public shortly. 'It's crazy, but it is what it is,' Arum told ESPN. 'It's amazing.' 'We'll probably have a handful of tickets that will go on sale to the public next week. It's mania.' There was also a fierce bidding war between two beer companies, Tecate and Corona to be one of the main sponsors. Tecate won with a bid of $5.6m compared to $5.2m from its rival. Meanwhile one of Mayweather's former opponents, Saul Alvarez, believes the American will dictate whether the fight is an exciting one for those watching around the world. He told Fox Deportes: 'Floyd is very smart. He can makes things frustrating or he can make a spectacular fight. He does not expose anything. 'In the past, he's thrown very few shots and makes things difficult. If he exposes himself just a little bit more, we can get an enjoyable fight. 'Pacquiao comes forward and he's always throwing a lot of punches, and he's fast. He can complicate things with his movement as he did with (Timothy) Bradley and (Juan Manuel) Marquez. Hopefully the fight is attractive.' Mayweather goes on a run as he prepares to face Pacquiao at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas . Saul Alvarez (left), pictured in action against Mayweather in 2013, believes the American will dictate the fight . Mayweather and Pacquiao pose together at their only pre-fight press conference in Los Angeles .

Summary: Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao meet in Las Vegas on May 2 . HBO and Showtime will show the fight on pay-per-view in the US . Sky Sports expected to broadcast Mayweather vs Pacquiao in the UK . Ticket sale is expected to raise $74, almost four times the record .


One woman got the birthday surprise of a lifetime when she found out that, not only was her boyfriend proposing that very day, he had actually been secretly popping the question every single day for the last year. Dean Smith, from Scottsdale, Arizona, made a video for his girlfriend Jennifer Kessel that showed the 365 days he asked for her hand in marriage. The reveal happened during a large family trip to Aruba, where Jennifer was instructed via a whiteboard held by her sister Jaclyn to go down to the lobby. There her brother and then a friend helped lead Jennifer to the beach, where her father and stepmother were waiting to hand her a device where she could watch the film. Scroll down for video . Behind you! Dean Smith approaches girlfriend Jennifer on the Aruba beach while the heartfelt video he spent one-year making counts down to its emotional conclusion . The video cuts to a film Dean made the exact same day a year before. 'Today is the day that I decided I want to spend the rest of my life with you,' he reveals . 'By now you've probably realized that your birthday surprise is in the form of this video,' Smith begins on screen. 'What you don't know is that I've been planning this birthday surprise for over a year now.' The video then cuts to a film Dean made on Jennifer's birthday the previous year. 'I just wanted to make this video to tell you that today is the day that I decided I want to spend the rest of my life with you,' he reveals. But, Dean says in the film, he wanted to find a way to propose to Jennifer that would show her just how much he loved her, and that he thought about her 'literally every moment of every day'. But, Dean says in the film, he wanted to find a way to propose to Jennifer that would show her just how much he loved her, and that he thought about her 'literally every moment of every day' Dean decided to do just that by asking Jennifer to marry him every day for a year with a message on a whiteboard . They proposals show Dean in various settings and positions. In the shower, brushing his teeth, walking on the beach, doing laundry, posing with dogs and cats, in suits and shirtless . Dean decided to do just that by asking Jennifer to marry him every day for a year with a message on a whiteboard. The film then shows each of those 365 proposals. They show Dean in various settings and positions. In the shower, brushing his teeth, walking on the beach, doing laundry, posing with dogs and cats, in suits and shirtless. But the message on the whiteboard is almost always the same. 'Jennifer, will you marry me?', 'Will you be my wife?', 'Make me the happiest man in the world', 'I love you so much, Jen'. Interspersed with the messages are snippets of Jen and the couple together that

Summary: Dean Smith made a proposal video for his girlfriend Jennifer Kessel . Featured a video he made a year ago telling Jennifer he realized he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her . Then shows each of the 365 days he held up a whiteboard asking her to marry him . Features him in the shower, brushing his teeth and doing laundry . After the video finished he instructed Jennifer to turn around . He was waiting behind her, holding the whiteboard one last time . Dean, from Scottsdale, Arizona, popped the question during a family trip in Aruba .


A sheriff has credited Facebook in assisting in the arrest of a domestic violence suspect on Tuesday. Andrew Dale Marcum, 21, was also wanted on charges of burglary (safe-cracking), abduction, and assault in Ohio. The Butler County Sheriff’s Office posted three pictures of Marcum on Facebook on Tuesday saying that the 21-year-old was wanted on a slew of charges. The Butler County Sheriff’s Office posted three pictures of fugitive Andrew Dale Marcum on Facebook - and he replied saying that he wasn't guilty . Sheriff Jones also had a message for 21-year-old Marcum who was wanted on burglary and abduction charges in Ohio . According to ABC, the wanted criminal replied, posting under his own photo: 'I ain’t tripping half of them don’t even know me.' The sheriff responded: 'If you could stop by the Sheriff’s Office, that’d be great.' The Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones then tweeted a picture of a prison cell with the caption: 'Hey Andrew Marcum we’ve got your room ready.' Marcum turned himself in late on Tuesday. The sheriff's office then returned to Facebook, posting the 21-year-old's mugshot, in which he appears to be crying, with the word 'captured' emblazoned across the bottom. A final message read: 'Andrew Dale Marcum will be off Facebook temporarily, because there is no social media access in the Butler County Jail. He's turned himself in. 'Thanks to our Facebook and Twitter friends for helping turn up the heat.' Hamilton County Police Association then reposted Marcum's picture and wrote: 'He looks sad... Karma has a way of doing that sometimes.' Marcum later handed himself in to police on Tuesday - who thanked social media for helping track him down .

Summary: Andrew Dale Marcum, 21, was also wanted on charges of burglary (safe-cracking), abduction and assault in Ohio . The Butler County Sheriff’s Office posted Marcum's wanted picture on Facebook - to which he replied saying he was not guilty . Marcum turned himself in later on Tuesday .


A teenager from Tennessee has miraculously regained the ability to walk again - just six weeks after being diagnosed with a rare spinal disease that could have paralaysed her for life. 15-year-old Jessica Shainburg woke up one morning in January to discover she could not feel anything below her waist, according to an ABC report. Doctors diagnosed her with a disorder which causes the spine to inflame known as transverse myelitis - and said it could be permanent if she was not walking within six weeks. The chances of that happening were less than one in three but incredibly, Jessica recovered in time thanks to another rare disorder in her brain that catalysed her recovery. Jessica from Nashville told WKRN-TV: 'I'm so blessed and lucky to be able to be walking again.' Miracle: 15-year-old Jessica Shainburg (pictured) is up and running - literally - just six weeks after being diagnosed with a spinal disease which could have left her paralysed for life . Grateful: Jessica (pictured) from Nashville, Tennessee said: 'I'm so blessed and lucky to be able to be walking again.' Blessing in disguise: Doctors told her father Jeff (left) that her rapid return to health could be down to another inflammation they found in her brain which improves recovery rates . A few days before she completely lost the use of her legs, she claimed to experience some tingling in her lower limbs but the emergency room doctors could not find anything serious and sent her home. Even her father Jeff did not believe her at first and told Jessica: 'You gotta wake your legs up and we got to go to school.' A few days earlier, Jessica said she felt a tingling in her legs, but emergency room doctors found no signs of anything serious and sent her home, said her father. She was eventually diagnosed with a disorder which inflames the spinal cord called transverse myelitis. Jessica surpassed all doctor's expectations during the weeks of rehabilitation at Scottish Rite Hospital, according to her father. After her recover, he said: 'It's a miracle... Every day she's getting better and stronger. 'She just always had a great attitude and was willing to do the work with the therapist. They loved her attitude and they wanted to work with her continuously.' The doctors at the hospital in Atlanta, Georgia also discovered Jessica had signs of a rare inflammation of the brain known as Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM). Inexplicable: Jessica (pictured) woke up one morning with a tingling in her legs but the emergency room doctors could not find anything wrong and sent her home . Disease: She was eventually diagnosed with a disorder which inflames the spinal cord called transverse myelitis . Proud: Jessica surpassed all doctor's expectations during the weeks of rehabilitation according to her father Jeff (pictured) Recovery: Jeff said the healthcare professionals at Scottish Rite Hospital 'loved her attitude and they wanted to work with her continuously' They believe it is this second disorder which explains her rapid return to health as patients with ADEM tend to have

Summary: Jessica Shainburg was diagnosed with a rare spinal disease six weeks ago . Doctors said she needed to recover quickly or she would never walk again . The 15-year-old from Nashville, Tennessee started running again recently . Could be due to another disease in her brain which hastens recovery rates . Doctors say she could have multiple sclerosis if the rare symptoms return .


A mother fatally shot her wheelchair-bound teenage daughter before turning the gun on herself in an alleged murder-suicide. Police were alerted to the incident after the woman's boyfriend, 35, returned home from work and found both her and her 16-year-old daughter dead around 10.30pm on Friday. A note written by the mother, 36, - named by neighbors Sarah Cieslikowski - was found by police at the house in Bonney Lake, Washington. Tragedy: Sarah Cieslikowski (left and right) allegedly shot dead her 16-year-old daughter before taking her own life on Friday . A mother fatally shot her wheelchair-bound teenage daughter before turning the gun on herself in an alleged murder-suicide at their house on this road in Bonney Lake, Washington, on Friday . Patsy Warner, a neighbour, said that she often heard the two arguing in the garden when the school bus arrived but could not believe what had happened. 'I can't comprehend it. I just can't,' she told King 5 News. 'Even though she was a handful, I'm sure, I can't comprehend that.' Ed Troyer, Pierce County sheriff's spokesman, said that although the police investigation was ongoing a murder-suicide was likely. He said: 'There's nothing to tell us any different at this point.' The mother and daughter's names have not been released officially - but counsellors will be available for students and staff at the nearby Bonney Lake High School. The mother and daughter's names have not been released - but counsellors will be available for students and staff at the nearby Bonney Lake High School (entrance pictured above) For confidential support on suicide matters call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 1-800-273-8255 or see www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org for details.

Summary: Mother's boyfriend found two bodies after returning from work on Friday . Named by neighbors as Sarah Cieslikowski . Note written by Cieslikowski, of Bonney Lake, Washington, discovered by cops . One neighbour said she used to hear the family arguing outside .


Mateo Kovacic will not be joining Liverpool from Inter Milan. Liverpool scouts have watched Inter Milan this season and the Croatia international has been linked with a move to Anfield. However, Kovacic’s representative, Nikky Vuksan, insists the midfielder will remain at San Siro. Mateo Kovacic has been strongly linked with a transfer from Inter Milan to Liverpool . But Kovacic's representative insists that the Croatia midfielder will not be leaving Inter Milan . Kovacic has caught the attention of Arsenal and Everton as well as Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers . 'It is not going to happen. Mateo extended his contract with Inter in January. Could it be that clubs are negotiating? No, that is not possible without Mateo and me knowing about it. 'Also, I have a player at Liverpool, Dejan Lovren so I would know about it. Both the English and Italian media speculate and find new clubs that want Kovacic every week. He’ll stay at Inter.' Talking to Croatia newspaper Vecernji list, he added: 'Also, if there was something going on, believe me journalists would be the last to find out.' Kovacic, who has been watched by Arsenal and Everton in recent months also, has scored eight goals in 34 appearances in all competitions for Inter this season but is out with a knee ligament injury.

Summary: Mateo Kovacic has been strongly linked with a move to Liverpool . The Croatia midfielder's agent has rejected the speculation . Nikky Vusan insists that Kovacic will stay put at Inter Milan .


Caretaker boss Kenny McDowall fears Rangers could be run out of the play-offs entirely – after they threw away a late lead against Queen of the South to draw 1-1. On a night when John Greig, Walter Smith and John Brown returned to sit in the main stand alongside the new board - following the suspension of their predecessors earlier in the day - the team couldn’t match the renewed sense of optimism around Ibrox. Dropping another two points not only means Hearts can win the Championship title before the month is out, it also keeps Rangers in third place behind Hibs - with last night’s visitors only six points adrift. Kenny McDowall issues instructions to his layers during the 1-1 draw with Queen of the South . McDowall says his side must be wary of Queen of the South in fourth and Falkirk in fifth . Asked if he thought that either the Dumfries side or Falkirk could pip his team to the final play-off spot, McDowall said: ‘There is every chance. They are playing for the play-offs as much as we are. So we can’t be disrespectful of them. ‘Queen of the South are a good side, as are Falkirk. They are looking to win games like we’re looking to win games. We’ve got to work harder to turn it about. ‘I think it’s going to go right to the wire, the play-off places, without a shadow of a doubt. We have to find a formula to get winning again, We are stuttering along. ‘We’re not doing enough in front of goal and obviously not doing well enough to defend our goal. It’s nothing other than hard work until we get back to winning games.’ McDowall, who has won only three of his 10 games in charge since stepping in for Ally McCoist, said he hadn’t yet been told if the new board had accepted the resignation he handed to the previous regime. Rangers midfielder Haris Vuckic, on loan from Newcastle, celebrates putting the home side ahead at Ibrox . Young Queen of the South striker Aidan Smith (centre) wheels away to celebrate after scoring a late leveller . ‘No - I would expect them to come to me, as opposed me going to them,’ he said. ‘I’ve got games to concentrate on with the team, I’m here to do that. I’m sure if the board want to keep me they’ll come and speak to me.’ A cool Haris Vuckic finish following a goalmouth scramble with 13 minutes remaining should have been enough to give Rangers an ill-deserved three points from a bitty performance. But Queens equalised three minutes from time, 17-year-old sub Aidan Smith on the spot – and granted plenty of time - to bury the rebound from a Michael Paton shot following a defensive mistake by home sub Bilel Moshni. The home team left the field to a smattering of boos from the second biggest Ibrox crowd of the season. McDowall said: ‘It’s very disappointing, when supporters had come out, the new board is in place and

Summary: Rangers drew 1-1 with Queen of the South on Tuesday night . Ibrox club are two points behind Hibernian with a game in hand . Queen of the South are six points adrift of Rangers in fourth . Caretaker Kenny McDowall says his side must be wary of teams below .


A young female kangaroo was left to die a lingering and painful death after being trapped in a snare . The sight of a young female kangaroo that was left to die a lingering and painful death after being trapped in a snare is one of the latest victims to come under attack. The stricken eastern grey was spotted by a nearby resident after struggling to forage through bushland at Mountain Creek Road in Captains Flat, south of Queanbeyan, NSW. Wildcare rescuer Diane Hinton told Daily Mail Australia she was called to a property after reports of a severely-injured kangaroo but when she arrived, the terrified marsupial hopped away to finding a hiding place. ‘She was still hopping around so I couldn’t get close to her but I could see she had a broken arm,’ Ms Hinton told Daily Mail Australia. ‘I thought I’d wait a few more days but when I finally got to her on Thursday, she had a snare wrapped around her body and she looked really sick and poorly infected.’ The rescuer was forced to put the youngster down because she had endured too much pain from the metal wire, which had cut through her body cavity and ribs after being tangled as she tried to release herself from the trap. ‘I’ve been rescuing animals for a long time and have seen many horrendous things but it was nothing horrendous like this – it's the worst I’ve ever seen,’ Ms Hinton said. ‘She was ripped apart and you could see into her chest. There were maggots crawling out of her – she had been fly-blown. ‘It made me feel physically ill, disbelieving and horrified that people could do that and think it’s ok. The rescuer was forced to put the roo down because she had endured too much pain from the metal wire . The snare was wrapped around her neck and back as she struggled to release herself from the metal wire . Ms Hinton said she doesn't know where the snare was set up but believes it could be just kilometres away . Ms Hinton said it was difficult to know where the snare had come from but believed there was a small possibility it was an ‘accidental capture’. ‘It’s obvious someone had set it up to specifically trap wildlife animals,’ Ms Hinton said. ‘It’s inhumane for someone to do that and it makes me feel fearful because if someone could do that to an animal – what makes it any different to take out a farmer’s life? ‘We’ve also heard stories about people chasing them [kangaroos] around in their cars until they get exhausted and collapse, then people would run or reverse over them until they die. ‘There's been times where I’ve stopped to rescue animals on the side of the road and then I see cars and motorbikes go out of their way to run them down – it’s horrible and it needs to stop.’ A young male kangaroo was found with a hunting arrow pierced through the jaw and into the shoulder .

Summary: Two kangaroos have been brutally attacked this week in Queanbeyan, NSW . A young female was forced to be put down after suffering extreme pain . She was found ripped apart by a snare and had been fly-blown . It follows after a male kangaroo had an arrow pierced through his shoulder . Luckily, the arrow missed his bone and muscle and only teared his skin .


An epileptic hospital patient was forced to sleep on the floor for four weeks while he was waiting to have a scan on his brain. Michael Collins was kept in a receiving ward, normally for short stays of no more than two days, after being admitted to the Royal Infirmary in Glasgow. He hit his head during an epileptic seizure, making him prone to violent outbursts - so hospital staff removed his bed from the room and made him sleep on a mattress on the floor. It took three weeks before Mr Collins, 54, was given a chair, and though he has now moved to another hospital he is still waiting for an MRI scan six weeks after the accident. Hospital: Michael Collins had to spend four weeks in a room without a bed while waiting for a scan . Relatives of the former roofer, from Glasgow, are desperate to find out what is wrong with him, but until he has the scan - which will take around 45 minutes - they are still in the dark. His partner Suzanne Brown, 50, said: 'We took him to A&E at the Royal and he was kept in overnight. 'He had another fit the next morning so they kept him in for another few days. But a couple of days later he walked out of the hospital at 3.30am. 'He threw all his medication away and walked out dressed only in his slippers, pyjamas and housecoat. 'Clearly, mentally he was not right. Before he banged his head he was fine. He had no mental health issues whatsoever.' Precaution: Mr Collins had to sleep on a mattress on the floor after he behaved violently . Waiting: He did not even get a chair in the room for his first three weeks in hospital . Ms Brown initially took Mr Collins to the GP after he hit his head, and was then referred to A&E. 'We waited seven hours in casualty,' she said. 'Then he was put in a receiving ward. You are supposed to be there for a maximum of two days. 'He was supposed to be going to the Southern to get an MRI scan and a lumbar puncture but they cancelled his appointments three times. 'They're sedating him because of his outburst in the waiting room but he's not that kind of man. It's terrible to see him like this. 'I know there is something wrong with his brain. If they would just give him the scan we could find out what is the matter with him. 'I thought they would at least have given him a bed with cot sides so he couldn't get out or do himself an injury. A&E: Mr Collins spent four weeks at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary, pictured, before moving to another hospital . 'When he went in at first he was quite violent, throwing things about, so they took everything out of his room. 'He keeps going back to when he was a boy and still thinks his mum and dad are alive.' Ms Brown praised the

Summary: Michael Collins hit his head during a fit and was admitted to hospital . He started behaving violently so had his bed taken away and replaced with a mattress on the floor . Mr Collins, 54, has now moved hospitals but is still waiting for MRI scan . In the meantime relatives have no explanation for his erratic behaviour .


Gareth Bale has been taking more than his fair share of flak from Real Madrid fans this season but supporters of the club's basketball team would surely welcome him with open arms. That's if the Wales forward's performance during the NBA halfcourt challenge is anything to go by. Bale followed in the footsteps of his former Tottenham team-mates by taking on the challenge and scored an incredible three shots out of five from halfway, bettering anyone from the north London club. Gareth Bale poses in a Miami Heat basketball kit as he prepares to take on the NBA halfcourt challenge . The Real Madrid forward managed to score three out of five attempts to lead the way . The former Tottenham forward celebrates after scoring a basket during the challenge . Bale leads the list of footballers to take part in the challenge ahead of Demba Ba, Petr Cech, Andre Schurrle, Geoff Cameron and Brad Friedel, who all managed just one. The 25-year-old missed with his first attempt but found his range with the second before narrowly missing his third shot after the ball bounced off the rim. But Bale hit the target with his final two attempts to round off a hugely impressive display before throwing the gauntlet down to team-mate Luka Modric and Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton. Bale's fondness for basketball stemmed from a holiday in Miami. '(Miami Heat) were playing in the Finals and just from then I have been really intrigued by it and enjoy watching it,' Bale said. Bale revealed his NBA dream team including himself, Peter Crouch, Luka Modric, Yaya Toure and Brad Friedel . Bale performed much better than any of the footballers to take on the challenge so far . Bale shoots and scores with his final attempt to make it three out of five . Bale scored twice for Wales on Sunday as they beat Israel 3-0 in a Euro 2016 qualifier . 'Just from there I have supported the Heat and obviously LeBron James being there before was a big reason in that.' Bale also selected his NBA dream team, and named himself among the starters. 'Peter Crouch for a nice bit of height in the team, Luka Modric for the playmaker, Yaya Toure for the lungs of the team for the back and forth and Brad Friedel. Brad's got the safe hands, he's American, knows the game and he can control everything.'

Summary: Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale took part in the NBA halfcourt challenge . The 25-year-old scored three baskets out of five in an impressive display . Bale picked his NBA dream team including himself and Peter Crouch .


Millions of ducks raised for the dinner table are being denied essentials like a pond to swim and bathe in, warns the RSPCA. The charity is calling on families to boycott duck meat until farmers and supermarkets implement dramatic improvements to the way the birds are treated. It says the reality for the 14.3m ducks reared for meat in the UK every year is very different from the Beatrix Potter and Jemima Puddle-duck view of farm life. Scroll down for video . Poor conditions: Ducks are often crammed into barns in their thousands in the semi-darkness without water to swim in . In fact, most are reared in barns, where thousands of birds are crammed together in semi-darkness, and they never get a chance to get their feet wet, let alone swim around. The RSPCA said not one of these ducks are raised according to the minimum welfare standards it supports under its ‘Freedom Food’ scheme and it is demanding new laws to improve conditions. However, producers insist there is no need to provide ponds as ducks ‘have a low motivation to swim for any length of time’. A survey by the RSPCA found most consumers have no idea how the ducks are raised and most would be appalled that they do not get access to water to swim and bathe in. Calling for action: The RSPCA wants conditions to improve for the millions of ducks reared for meat in the UK . There are no legal requirements to provide farmed ducks with anything other than water to drink, and the duck industry’s own standards, through the Red Tractor scheme, only require ducks to be able to cover their heads with water. Welfare expert at the RSPCA, Dr Marc Cooper, said: ‘Ducks are waterfowl, therefore they should be provided with water that allows them full body access. This is not only good for their health, as it helps keep their eyes, nostrils and feathers clean, but it also allows them to do the things they naturally want to do. ‘It is disheartening that we are in a situation where the vast majority of farmed ducks are not provided with full body access to water. ‘We want consumers to know the facts about how farmed ducks have been reared, and we want the industry to take on board the evidence within the report and help improve the lives of millions of ducks.’ A YouGov survey for the RSPCA found that four in ten parents are likely to take children to a local pond or lake to feed the ducks. Yet the vast majority - 93 per cent - were unaware that it is not a legal requirement for farmed ducks to have bathing water they can get into. There are no legal requirements to provide farmed ducks with anything other than water to drink, and the duck industry’s own standards only require ducks to be able to cover their heads with water . Some 78 per cent were ‘appalled’ that ducks farmed for their meat may never get access to bathing water. A

Summary: RSPCA wants conditions improved for 14.3m ducks reared for meat in UK . Most are crammed into barns in their thousands, never getting to swim . Producers say there is no need for ponds as ducks have 'low motivation' 78% of people in survey were appalled ducks had no water to bathe in .