A Pennsylvania mother called the man who murdered her son 'the devil' and said she was 'satisfied' he would 'spend eternity suffering in hell' as he was sentenced on Friday to life in prison. Hugo Selenski, 41, was convicted last month of two counts of first-degree murder for killing pharmacist Michael Kerkowski and his girlfriend Tammy Fassett in 2002 as part of a robbery plot. Michael's mother, Geraldine Kerkowski, read from a statement during sentencing at the Luzerne County Courthouse in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, but frequently looked Selenski in the eye. Hugo Selenski got a life sentence at the Luzerne County Courthouse in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on Friday . Selenski, 41 (seen in 2003) was convicted of murdering Michael Kerkowski and Tammy Fassett in 2002 . Geraldine Kerkowski, seen on Friday, read a statement during the sentencing and called Selenski the devil . While Kerkowski expressed her contempt and hatred for him, Selenski glanced toward the rest of the victims' family members and appeared to smirk. Kerkowski, 71, called Selenski a 'useless waste of space and air' and declared, 'You are going straight to hell.' She said: 'I know I can be satisfied knowing you will spend eternity suffering in hell, because there is going to be an eye for an eye. 'Hugo, you know you will be right where you will belong, in hell with Satan because you are the devil in every sense of the word.' Fassett's sister, Lisa Sands, told Selenski: 'I know you have no remorse for what you've done because I can tell by the look on your face right now. 'You get to see your family. 'I have to go to a gravesite to see my sister. 'Now do you really think that's fair?'' Selenski was charged with killing Kerkowski and Fassett in 2006 after beating two other homicide charges . Their bodies of Michael and Tammy Fassett were among at least five sets of human remains found in Selenski's yard in 2003. Prosecutors said Selenski and a co-conspirator brutally beat Michael to compel him to reveal the location of tens of thousands of dollars he kept in his house, then used plastic flex ties to strangle him and Fassett. Kerkowski, who considered Selenski his best friend, had pleaded guilty to running an illegal prescription drug ring and was about to be sentenced when he and Fassett were reported missing in 2002. After Michael was already dead, Selenski approached his parents and claimed their son was alive and needed money to pay a new defense team. They gave Selenski $60,000. Kerkowski said: 'He knew he killed my son, and for a year he was at our door, looking for money, trying to make us believe that Michael was still alive.' Judge Fred Pierantoni sentenced Selenski to consecutive life terms plus a maximum of 120 years, ensuring that Selenski will 'never again walk the streets of this commonwealth or this community'. Selenski murdered Michael Kerkowski (left), a pharmacist, and his girlfriend Tammy Fassett (right) in 2002 . Kerkowski, 71, called Selenski a 'useless waste of space and air' and

Summary: Hugo Selenski convicted of two counts of first-degree murder last month . He killed Michael Kerkowski and Tammy Fassett in 2002 robbery plot . Selenski, 41, sentenced to life without parole by Pennsylvania judge . Kerkowski's mother Geraldine looked him in face as she read a statement . Said she was 'satisfied' Selenski would 'spend eternity suffering in hell'


Real estate mogul Donald Trump, a day after announcing he'll form a presidential exploratory committee, told activists on Thursday his business experience makes him the best candidate to reform Washington. 'We need people in Washington that know how to make a deal,' said Trump, who is considering a bid for the Republican nomination. Trump spoke at the home of New Hampshire state Rep. Steve Stepanek. Although Trump's critics say he would bring an unflattering and circus-like atmosphere to Republican politics, many people in the crowd said they appreciate the reality TV star's willingness to say exactly what he thinks. PRESIDENT 'THE DONALD'? Trump is shaking all the right hands in New Hampshire, an important early primary state, as he makes the case that he should run for the White House . I'M HIRING MYSELF: Trump was stumping for other candidates but his political operatives have told Daily Mail Online that he's serious about self-financing a his own campaign . 'A man that has the ability to handle the press, play with them and hold his ground, I have tremendous respect for that,' said Lori Davis, vice president of the GOP committee in Weare. 'He's not afraid.' Trump has repeatedly flirted with a presidential run, but he has recently begun hiring staff in early voting states, including New Hampshire. He did not stop to speak with reporters after the event Thursday but said as he got into a black SUV that he has a 'better chance than anybody' of beating former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, the Democratic favorite for the nomination. Trump shook a few hands as he headed toward the door rather than staying to mingle with the crowd of state lawmakers and activists. Earlier in the day, he attended private meetings with a group of New Hampshire veterans and Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas. Trump's pitch to the crowd centered on his career as a businessman. Unlike some of his potential Republican rivals, he said, he would not cut entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicaid. 'I would make this country so rich that you wouldn't have to cut it,' he said. HILLARY WHO? He said he's the best-positioned Republican to send Hillary Clinton packing in 2016 . Trump also suggested to the crowd that Wall Street financiers – he called many of them 'horrible people' – would negotiate better on the world stage than existing U.S. diplomats. His comments reflected the brash style that many in the audience said they'd like to see more of in Washington. 'I not only like it, I admire it,' said Randy Heller, an independent voter from Barrington. 'Many great men have high self-confidence.'

Summary: 'The Donald' is expected to make an earnest run for president after flirting with the idea in 2012 . 'We need people in Washington that know how to make a deal,' said the business titan . Critics don't like the circus atmosphere a Trump candidacy might bring, but supporters say he's self-confident and plain-spoken .


Celebrity chef and paleo enthusiast Pete Evans has announced his controversial diet book for babies will be published independently, after it was dumped by its publisher. Evans' book, which he wrote along with his co-authors Helen Padarin and Charlotte Carr, will get a worldwide digital release in April, according to a post on the chef's Instagram page. He said a print version of the book would also be published. Scroll down for video . Celebrity chef Pete Evans has been embroiled in controversy over his paleo diet book designed for children . 'Charlotte, Helen and I are thrilled to announce that "Bubba Yum Yum The Paleo Way” will be a proudly independent digital worldwide release in April with print to follow,' Evans' post read. 'We didn’t want to wait, too many people are wanting this beautiful treasure trove of nutritional recipes and we are extremely thankful to all our followers and colleagues for their support. 'A huge thank goes out to all the media for helping raise awareness about this over the last week, we hope you continue to do more of the same.' The book's publishers, Pan Macmillan Australia, cancelled the release of the book amid growing concerns from health experts and dietitians. Evans and his co-authors announced they would be releasing the book independently, and it would get a digital and print release . Earlier on Monday, publisher Pan Macmillan Australia announced it was ditching plans to publish the book. The cookbook, which was supposed to be released last Friday, was delayed before being cancelled Monday. 'The authors of Bubba Yum Yum: The Paleo Way - for new mums, babies and toddlers have decided to release a digital version of the book very shortly, and will, therefore, no longer publish the book, in any format, with Pan Macmillan Australia,' the statement read. Bubba Yum Yum: The Paleo Way, which is co-authored by My Kitchen Rules judge Evans, nutritionist Helen Padarin and blogger Charlotte Carr, has been panned by dietitians and doctors over the past week. The Public Health Association of Australia said the book could lead to the deaths of children across the country. 'In my view, there's a very real possibility that a baby may die if this book goes ahead,' said Professor Heather Yeatman, president of the PHAA. Evans, who is currently on a national tour promoting the paleo lifestyle, has long been a passionate advocate of the diet . One recipe in the book - a do-it-yourself baby formula made from liver and bone broth - was said to have the potential to stunt the growth of babies and impair development. The criticism came as it emerged Evans' Facebook page was being scrubbed clean, with comments that were negative towards the paleo lifestyle were being deleted. After accusations from readers that their feedback was being erased, a rival Facebook page called Blocked By Evans was started, where people could raise their concerns freely. There was also a Twitter hashtag #blockedbypete. Just this week, in the wake of the cookbook controversy, comments questioning the safety of the broth

Summary: Publisher cancels the release of celebrity chef's pro-paleo recipe book . Bubba Yum Yum: The Paleo Way was set for release on Friday March 13 . Pete Evans announces book will be published independently instead . Book co-authored by Evans, nutritionist Helen Padarin and Charlotte Carr . One of the recipes is a DIY baby formula made from liver and bone broth . Public Health Association of Australia say recipes 'potentially deadly' Negative comments about paleo diet deleted from Evans' Facebook page .


Tottenham will target players aged 26 and under this summer in a move that rubber-stamps Mauricio Pochettino’s policy of giving youth a platform to shine. He and recently-appointed head of recruitment Paul Mitchell are devising a clear strategy ahead of the next transfer window. The Argentine wants players who have the energy and fitness levels to suit his high intensity style of play, and he feels younger players are a necessity. Mauricio Pochettino wants players who have the energy and fitness levels to suit his high-intensity style . The purchase of Roberto Soldado from Valencia has not worked out as either party would have liked . Having sold Gareth Bale to Real Madrid, chairman Daniel Levy spent £68million on proven internationals in Erik Lamela, Roberto Soldado and Paulinho — but they have failed to impress, and the club are prepared for a major loss if they can offload Soldado and Paulinho in the summer. Pochettino has shown his penchant for signing hungry and unproven talent; the captures of Dele Alli, 18, Eric Dier, 21, and DeAndre Yedlin, 21, are testament to that. Erik Lamela has also been disappointing for the north London club having arrived from Roma . Tottenham already have a youthful look with Harry Kane, Nabil Bentaleb, Ryan Mason, Kyle Walker, Christian Eriksen and Danny Rose all under 26. Southampton trio Toby Alderweireld, 26, Morgan Schneiderlin, 25, and Jay Rodriguez, 25, are among the club’s targets, while Burnley’s Danny Ings and Cologne centre back Kevin Wimmer, both 22, are also on Pochettino’s radar. The youthful Harry Kane has earned rave reviews so far this season for Tottenham Hotspur . The arrival of players such as DeAndre Yedlin shows Pochettino's penchant for signing hungry, unproven talent .

Summary: Pochettino feels young players can cope better with his high intensity style . Head of recruitment Paul Mitchell is devising a strategy for the summer . Pochettino has already shown his penchant for hungry and unproven talent .


Down a dirty track, huddled on a pile of filthy second-hand duvets and surrounded by huge mounds of rubbish, a family pull their ripped clothes around them for warmth. Yang Shongshi looks for his crutch as he clutches his leg in pain. The 50-year-old broke it last year and cannot afford to pay a doctor. His four children – aged between 11 and two – surround him after spending all day scavenging. They are unable to go to school because they were not registered at birth, People's Daily Online reported. Chinese father Yang Shongshi (centre) has been forced to live on a rubbish dump with his family for 20 years because he couldn't find a job. The government has no official identification records for them . In fact the whole family is 'invisible'. Mr Shongshi has been living on a dump in Xinzhou, China, for 20 years and the government has no official records he - or his wife and children - ever existed. A series of shocking photos has now revealed what life is really like for the family. Mr Shongshi, who cannot read and write, moved 330 miles away from his home in the Shandong province in 1995 in the hope he would find work. But he found no one to employ him and had to move on to a 600 square metre patch of land covered in junk. He even married his 45-year-old wife Li Runling, who has learning disabilities, on the dump. Their only form of shelter is a shack. Eldest daughter Yuanyuan, 11, helps with chores while her father scavenges. She went to school for two years but was removed after they discovered she had no records. A series of shocking photos has now revealed what life is really like for the family, who have hardly any shelter and sleep on second-hand duvets . Two of the 50-year-old's children – aged between 11 and two – help him plaster dirt around the sides of a metal object after spending all day scavenging . A rope has been tied together to make a swing for the children. It is Manman's (above) happiest place and he plays on it for hours . When she has nothing to do she looks at the books her father found in the rubbish - but does not understand any of the words. 'I actually really want to go to school,' she said. Mr Shongshi said life is very difficult. He said: 'My wife isn't able to help as she has problems and so I am the only one who can feed our children. A tiny shack made out of bricks roughly pushed together is the only shelter the family have. A washing line hangs between a wooden pole and their door to keep their clothes off the ground . Yuanyuan and her brother happily climb on their father's back (right) while their mother Li Runling, 45, feeds her youngest son (left) Despite living on a dump the children are happy to stick with their parents and find their own entertainment, somersaulting over the

Summary: Yang Shongshi moved from his house to Shanxi in 1995 in the hope he would find well-paid work . 50-year-old was not employed and had to move to a dump where he married wife Li Runling, 45 . Chinese government has no record of their four children as they were not registered at birth . They cannot go to school and spend all day scavenging for valuables or completing chores .


Is there anything cuter than a sleeping newborn baby? Yes. Ten of them! Baby photographer Sandi Ford has shared some images from her recent photo shoots to celebrate the arrival of spring and Mother's Day. In the heart-warming collection of pictures the babies are captured snoozing peacefully on super soft rugs and blankets. Sandi runs her company Bumps, Babes and Beyond Photography from a studio in Ealing, West London, where she adds dainty accessories to the dozing newborns she shoots, some of whom are just a few days old. Scroll down for video . Baby photographer Sandi Ford has shared some images from her recent photo shoots to celebrate the arrival of spring and Mother's Day . In the heart-warming collection of pictures the babies are captured snoozing peacefully on super soft rugs and blankets . The photographer is a fan of natural light and says she likes to focus on the little details, fragility and tenderness of a newborn baby and encourage parents to use props and personal or sentimental items to provide a unique and personal touch to the pictures. Sandi has three young children herself which she says helps her know how to get giggles from older children and how to soothe and relax a new arrival. As well as newborns Sandi, whose work has appeared in Vogue and on Netmums.com, loves maternity shoots saying: 'Pregnancy is such an amazing time in a woman's life and we love to celebrate your beautiful body!' See more of her work at www.bumpsbabesandbeyond.com . Sandi runs her company Bumps, Babes and Beyond Photography from a studio in Ealing, West London . The photographer adds dainty accessories like this floral headband to the dozing newborns she shoots . Many of her subjects are just a few days old and so spend a lot of their time sleeping . Sandi uses both natural and studio light and says she likes to focus on the little details, fragility and tenderness of a newborn baby . She says having three young children herself helps her know how to get giggles from older children and how to soothe and relax a new arrival . She encourages parents to use props and personal or sentimental items to provide a unique and personal touch to the pictures . Sandi's work has appeared in Vogue and on Netmums.com . Sandi, pictured right, also shoots familes and pregnant women saying: 'Pregnancy is such an amazing time in a woman's life and we love to celebrate your beautiful body!'

Summary: Photographer Sandi Ford specialises in shoots with babies and infants . The London-based snapper has released a set of super cute images to celebrate the arrival of spring . Ten newborn babies are captured snoozing on soft blankets . The photographer also shoots children, families and pregnant women in her daylight studio in Ealing, West London .


It's a story that rocked Australia to the core, and soon it may move international audiences too. The tragic story of 13-year-old Daniel Morcombe who was abducted at a bus stop on the Sunshine Coast in 2003 is set to be made into a feature film aimed at an international release. The film, titled 'Where is Daniel?' was announced by Daniel's parents, Bruce and Denise Morcombe at their charity fundraiser in Brisbane on Saturday night. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Daniel Morcombe's tragic story is set to be made into a feature film titled 'Where is Daniel?' The film was announced on Saturday at the Morcombe's annual charity Gala and is set for release in 2016 . A teaser trailed has also been released, showing chilling Queensland landscape and narrated by young boy . The Morcombe's struck a deal with Australian producer Rod Hopping and his production company Heritage Films and the film is aimed to be released in 2016. Whilst the script and casting are still being developed, the hope for the film is that it reaches international acclaim. A teaser trailed has been released through the 'Where is Daniel?' website and illustrates eerie imagery of the Sunshine Coast with Daniel's emotional disappearance and pleas for his family to find him, narrated by a young boy. '13 years of age and I was abducted on the 7th of December, 2003 not far from my home,' it narrates. 'I love horses, and motorbikes and my mum... I'm not sure why this happened to me, maybe I was just unlucky.' '13 years of age and I was abducted on the 7th of December, 2003 not far from my home,' the trailer narrates . 'I love horses, and motorbikes and my mum... I'm not sure why this happened to me,'the trailer narrates. The Morcombe's wrote a book in 2014 with the same title outlining their 8 year long search for their son . The film will be produced by Rod Hopping and Heritage films and Australian director, Peter Cousens . Denise and Bruce Morcombe announced this venture at their annual charity Gala dinner 'Dance For Daniel,' which has the Prime Minister and the Queensland Premier in attendance. The parent's of the murdered schoolboy admit it was a difficult decision but believe they have found a production company and directer that they trust to tell their story the right way, the Sunshine Coast Daily have reported. 'Denise and I feel we have reached a place where we can finally reveal our story in a different way,' Mr Morcombe said. 'We believe in their hands the world will discover our story and the legacy of Daniel from the unique perspective of a feature film. Eerie footage on the trailer shows a long dark road, perhaps imitating where Daniel was taken . Daniel's disappearance was one of the most extensively investigated cases in Queensland's history . Australian director Peter Cousens and producer Rod Hopping believe that a story of this magnitude will attract Australia's finest international actors. The film is aiming for a budget of between $5

Summary: The abduction and murder of Daniel Morcombe will be made into a film . The film is titled 'Where is Daniel?' and a teaser trailer has been released . The Morcombe's announced the news at an annual charity Gala . They struck a deal with producer Rod Hopping and director Peter Cousens . The 13 year old was taken from a bus stop in 2003 and never came home . After an 8 year search, Daniel's remains were found in Queensland . Brett Peter Cowan was charged with murder and is serving life sentence .


A McDonald's customer was 'disgusted' when she discovered what appeared to be covered in beard trimmings in her McMuffin. April Gilmour, 24 from Kilmarnock, had already eaten half of the breakfast snack when she noticed the thick short dark hairs. The furious mother-of-two said she felt 'sick to her stomach' after making the gruesome discovery and posted a picture of the hairy sausage and egg McMuffin on Facebook on Wednesday which has now been shared more than 600 times. Mrs Gilmour was disgusted when she discovered what appeared to be covered in beard trimmings in her McMuffin . Mrs Gilmour believes the hair came from a staff member at her local McDonald's on Armour Street in Kilmarnock, Scotland, after she claimed the manager ran a 'clean shaven' policy. She wrote on Facebook: 'This was my sausage and egg McMuffin from McDonald's in Kilmarnock this morning. 'I had eaten half of it and opened it up to put more sauce in and noticed it was full of hair shavings. Disgusting! 'The manager told me they operate a clean shave policy - well clearly some wee radge has shaved all over their uniform and it's fell into my breakfast.' April Gilmour (pictured) had already eaten half of the breakfast snack when she noticed the thick short dark hairs . The beautician added: 'It's obviously an accident but I feel sick to my stomach thinking about it.' An area manager for McDonald's in Kilmarnock confirmed April had been in touch with the Armour Street branch of the restaurant about her McMuffin. Mrs Gilmour and her husband Ross, 25, said the experience had put them off McDonalds food for life. 'It's cheap junk anyway, but this is even more reason not to buy it,' said Mr Gilmour. 'It's definitely put us off for life. April felt disgusted. 'She had just got it and had gone to sit and eat it in her car when she found the hairs. She told the manager who was apologetic but said he could clearly see the hair in it. 'April decided to post the picture of it thinking we could warn people.' The picture of the McMuffin sparked a host of comments on Facebook, with one of her friends, called Sammi Rankin, writing: 'Do you normally have beard for breakfast ? You've ate someone's facial hair.' Katie Glass wrote: 'Beware of the hairy burger and eggs - you could be next.' Fi Balloch wrote: 'Man shavings.' While Kerri Campbell added: 'Boak. That would put anyone off.' A spokesman for McDonald's said: 'Ms Gilmour has been sent a letter of apology which should be with her tomorrow. An area manager for McDonald's in Kilmarnock confirmed April had been in touch with the Armour Street branch of the restaurant, above, about her McMuffin . 'We are sorry for her experience when visiting our restaurant. Food safety is our highest priority and both our restaurants and our suppliers place great emphasis on food hygiene and following rigorous standards in order to avoid imperfections in our products. 'We have launched an investigation following the

Summary: April Gilmour discovered what appeared to be human hair in her snack . She noticed hair shavings in her sausage and egg muffin after eating half . A picture of the meal posted on Facebook was shared more than 600 times .


A Ohio grandmother will spend the rest of her life in jail after being found guilty of the rape of her own grandchildren. Edwina Louis, 53, will spend the rest of her life behind bars after she was sentenced to four consecutive life terms without parole. The judge in the case, William T. Marshall, said in all his 19 years experience on the bench, he had never seen anyone more evil. The jury also had no doubt of her guilt, convicting after less than six hours of deliberation. Jailed: A jury spent less than six hours deliberating whether Edwina Louis raped, tortured and abused her four grandchildren who were all under-12. The three girls and one boy spoke of how they were staved and beaten . Along with four counts of rape, she was also found guilty of a number of other serious charges including child endangerment and kidnapping. 'This woman, who never shed a tear or showed even an ounce of remorse, will never get out of prison,' Scioto County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Pat Apel said. 'That's the right thing.' The trial took almost a week as stories of rape, torture and abuse of the three girls and one boy were laid bare before the courtroom. The children described being tied up for long periods of time, even weeks, being untied only long enough to attend online classes and to go to the bathroom. They said they were rarely fed and medical authorities told the court they were underweight. The fridge and the freezer in the house had locks on them with only the adults wearing the keys around their necks. Monster: Edwina Louis of Wheelersburg, Ohio, will never be a free woman. She was found guilty of abusing her four grandchildren, tying them to their beds with ropes and chains and beating them with belts and paddles . Both girls said they were made to stand against the wall with their arms outstretched for hours and if they let their hands down they were beaten and slapped. Along with the stories images of the kids scarred and skinny bodies were presented for the jury to view. Suspicions were aroused after a nine-year-old girl sent a message to her teacher that she and her brothers and sisters were being beaten and had been tied up. The teacher immediately called the police along with child protective services. When police arrived those in the house scrambled to cut the ropes from the children and threw the chains into a plastic bag and then into a garbage can. All four children who were under 12 were removed from the house by emergency court order six days later. Edwin Louis, and the children's biological mother, Bobbi Sue Pack along with her boyfriend Juan Sanchez, were all arrested several days later. Pack and Sanchez have faced the same charges and have now been sentenced to 10 years to life and 25 years to life, respectively. Authorities had their suspicions that the children were being mistreated for years however complaints were never followup with any home visits.

Summary: Edwina Louis, 53, raped, beat, tortured and starved her four grandchildren . Children were routinely tied up and denied food . The three girls and one boy were also molested and sexually abused . Louis's daughter and live-in boyfriend were also involved .


For Dave King, the battle for control of Rangers is all but over. The resignation of Ibrox chairman David Somers on Monday morning brought confirmation that the end of days has arrived for this reviled current plc board. Yet, the hard work starts here as King and his backers try to revive an institution that has been more akin to a circus than a football club in the chaotic last three years since administration, then liquidation, visited Govan. Here, Sportsmail looks at the tasks that will be taking priority in King’s packed in-tray as he embarks on a rebuilding job that he and his team believe could take up to five years. Dave King is set to take control of Rangers after chairman Dave Somers resigned from post on Monday . 1. Appoint a new executive team . With the repayment of Mike Ashley’s £5million loan, and running costs of upwards of £25m over the next two years, Rangers need a top-class executive team in place as quickly as possible to map out the club’s financial future. After Friday’s extraordinary general meeting, King will install his allies Paul Murray and John Gilligan as directors. The two remaining current plc directors, Derek Llambias, Rangers’ chief executive, and Barry Leach, director of finance, are not expected to tender their resignations. But King’s first move is expected to be to sack and replace them — whatever the cost. Not surprisingly to those following this rapacious Rangers saga, Llambias and Leach have both just been awarded bumper contracts, complete with lengthy notice periods. 2. Appoint a manager . Kenny McDowall tendered his resignation in January and the uncomfortable-looking 51-year-old keeps making it plain he does not want to be the manager of Rangers a minute longer than he absolutely has to. Under his management, performances have been poor with Rangers winning just two of their last six games. But it would take a collapse of monumental proportions for the Ibrox side to be overtaken by Falkirk and Queen of the South for a place in the play-offs. Stuart McCall is being viewed as the favourite for the post, while fans would love to see King bring back Walter Smith, even in a short-term capacity. But whoever the new manager is, the speedier the appointment, the more time he would have to set his players up for a push at promotion. What is unarguable is this: the new man needs to coax better performances than managed by Ally McCoist and McDowall if Rangers are to overcome a Hibs side that has swatted them aside with ease in the Championship this season. Interim Rangers manager Kenny McDowall does not want the job a minute longer than he has to . 3. Player recruitment . There are 12 Rangers first-team players out of contract in the summer. Captain Lee McCulloch, plus Kris Boyd, Kenny Miller, Jon Daly, Bilel Mohsni, Darren McGregor, Richard Foster, Steven Smith, Sebastien Faure, Ian Black, Kyle Hutton and Steve Simonsen all see their deals run out on June 1, 2015. The sheer volume of out-of-contract

Summary: David Somers resigned as Rangers chairman on Monday morning . Dave King is set to take control of the Ibrox club in the next 48 hours . Here, Sportsmail looks at the most pressing tasks in the Rangers in-tray .


Joe Biden made yet another of his trademark gaffes today as he met Ireland's prime minister to mark St Patrick's Day - then suggested one side of its sectarian divide was unwelcome in Washington. Sporting a green tie and noticing that everyone else was also wearing one, or clad in green, he suddenly blurted: 'Anyone wearing orange is not welcome in here.' The purported joke was a reference to Ireland's religious and political divide which was at the heart of the Troubles, the violence which killed 3,000 from the late 1960s until the start of the millennium. Orange is the color associated with the Protestant majority in Northern Ireland, and overcoming sectarian tensions has been a major part of the effort to bring peace to the once-deeply troubled province. Enda Kenny, the Irish prime minister – whose official title is Taoiseach – and his wife Fionnuala Kenny, the guests of honour, both laughed nervously. They said nothing, but continued to smile for the cameras. Scroll down for video . Wearing of the green: From left Ireland's prime minister Enda Kenny, his wife Fionnuala and vice-president Joe Biden. The vice president made a joke about sectarianism and got her name wrong . I'm with...: Vice president Joe Biden points at shamrock worn in his breast pocket to mark St Patrick's Day . After a brief pause, Mr Biden declared: 'Only joking.' He then welcomed the Kennys, Irish Ambassador Anne Anderson and the Irish entourage into the Naval Observatory in Washington, his official residence. The Vice Pesident made no further reference to his blurted-out bad joke, but at one point in his breakfast remarks appeared to refer to the Taoiseach's wife as 'Fiona', although he subsequently corrected it to Fionnuala. Northern Irish Protestants traditionally wear orange during their annual summer parades, while green is used as a symbol by mostly Catholic Irish nationalists and is a theme of St Patrick's Day celebrations around the world. In Northern Ireland, there was an immediate demand from a senior Unionist for an apology. 'Whether they were intended as a joke or not, the comments are a slur on those who would be known as 'orange' i.e. Protestants,' said the Rev William McCrea, a member of the British parliament for the Democratic Unionist Party. 'When Northern Ireland is making such an effort to make St Patrick's Day an inclusive celebration, Joe Biden's comments were disgraceful and careless,' he added. Asked about the request for an apology, an official in Biden's office said the vice president had made clear that he was joking. Biden's mother, Catherine Finnegan, was of Irish origin. Her ancestors had moved to Ireland in the wake of the potato famine. The Vice President made another minor blunder later when he read a quote from a Yeats poem he described as 'Easter Sunday 1916', when the word Sunday is not in the title. The poem was about the Easter Rising, when Irish rebels began a violent attempt to force Ireland to become independent from the United Kingdom, which succeeded five years later. It actually broke out

Summary: Biden was supposed to be greeting Irish prime minister Enda Kenny in Washington to mark feast of Ireland's patron saint . Blurted out 'Anyone wearing orange is not welcome here' – a reference to traditional color of largely Protestant Unionists in North . Senior Protestant politician from Northern Ireland demands apology from vice-president . Also got name of Irish prime minister's wife wrong and mis-named the title of a Yeats poem he selected for the occasion .


Dusan Tadic ensured that Southampton remain the spot-kick kings of the Premier League with his penalty against Chelsea on Sunday. The Saints have a near perfect record when it comes to penalties in the Premier League era, scoring 52 of their 55 kicks for a 95 per cent success rate. During their time in the Premier League they have had two of the best penalty takers around. In the 1990s and early 2000s, Matt Le Tissier was the designated penalty taker – and his career record was 47 goals from 48 kicks - which is one reason why their record is so impressive. Dusan Tadic scores from the spot against Chelsea - Southampton's 52nd success in the Premier League era . Matt Le Tissier only missed one penalty during his career - against Nottingham Forest in 1993 . His sole failure to score came in March 1993 in a match against Nottingham Forest, his effort being saved by keeper Mark Crossley. Since promotion back to the Premier League in 2012 they had Rickie Lambert with a perfect record from the spot - six from six in the Premier League before his transfer to Liverpool. Of the teams who have been ever present in the Premier League since its inception back in 1992, Chelsea have the best record with a success rate of 88 per cent (99 goals from 113 penalties). Dennis Wise beats Everton keeper Neville Southall from 12 yards back in 1997 . Manchester United's Eric Cantona was one of the most accurate penalty takers in the Premier League . Spurs forward Harry Kane sees his penalty saved by West Ham goalkeeper Adrian earlier this season . Liverpool have been awarded the most penalties of all the clubs that have been in the Premier League since the first season with 132 - of which they scored 101 (77 per cent success rate). Aston Villa have scored just 64 of their 95 spot kicks (67 per cent) since 1992 – the lowest of the ever-present teams. Manchester United have had some excellent penalty takers over the years with Eric Cantona, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Cristiano Ronaldo all proving lethal from 12 yards – but they are down in mid-table with 77 per cent (89 goals from 116 attempts) QPR are struggling at the bottom of the table and they have the worst penalty record from their years in the Premier League with just 12 goals from their 18 attempts (67 per cent). VIDEO Mixed feelings for Mourinho over Saints draw .

Summary: Southampton have scored 52 of their 55 penalties in the Premier League . Chelsea have the best record of teams ever present in top flight since 1992 . QPR have the worst record from the spot of current Premier League sides . CLICK HERE for all the latest Premier League news .


Nick Clegg launched a bizarre class-war attack on David Cameron yesterday as plans for election TV debates descended into acrimony and farce. The Deputy Prime Minister accused his boss of a ‘Downton Abbey attitude’ after he brought an end to years of negotiations on the terms of debates. Mr Cameron claimed he was ‘unblocking the logjam’ by agreeing to take part in one contest featuring seven party leaders but ruling out two further debates. He attacked broadcasters for ‘the mess’ they had made of plans for debates and accused them of wanting to talk about no other issues. However, even the single seven-way debate is in doubt after the BBC said Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party – the fourth largest in Parliament – would not be allowed to take part. The DUP is threatening a judicial review. David Cameron tonight insisted he was not putting obstacles in the way of televised leaders' debates . Mr Cameron insisted he was not putting obstacles in the way of televised leaders' debates after he was accused of treating the public with 'lofty pomposity' by telling TV bosses how the debates are going to happen. Labour aides pointed out that the Prime Minister had mocked Gordon Brown for initially refusing to take part in three debates in 2010. At Prime Minister’s Questions in 2008, Mr Cameron also suggested Mr Brown was ‘frightened’ of TV debates. Labour leader Ed Miliband said that the Prime Minister was 'cowering from the public', after Downing Street rejected broadcasters' proposals for three TV debates during the election campaign and made a 'final offer' of a single 90-minute show featuring at least seven party leaders to take place before the official start of the campaign on March 30. Mr Miliband added the Prime Minister was ‘running away from the face-to-face debate with me that he said he wanted and that the public deserve’. Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg said that he was willing to take the PM's place in the one-on-one debate with Mr Miliband if Mr Cameron refused to turn up for the clash, scheduled to be shown on Sky News and Channel 4 on April 30 - exactly a week before the May 7 election. He was accused of treating the public like Downton Abbey's Lord Grantham by telling TV bosses how the debates are going to happen . Mr Clegg said he was 'bemused by the lofty pomposity of the Conservatives' adding: 'They're behaving as if they're ordering a drink in the drawing room of Downton Abbey. 'It's not for the Conservatives to start telling people how these debates are going to happen, they belong to the British people. 'If David Cameron is too important or too busy to bother to actually defend the record of this government in a debate with Ed Miliband then, yeah, I'll offer up myself to do it instead.' But Labour dismissed the suggestion as 'ridiculous', suggesting that the Deputy Prime Minister should instead debate with their deputy leader Harriet Harman. If the PM did not turn up, Mr Miliband was ready to subject

Summary: Downing Street has rejected broadcasters' proposals for three TV debates . Made a 'final offer' of single 90-minute show featuring seven party leaders . The debate would also have to take place before the start of the campaign . Nick Clegg said he was 'bemused' by 'lofty pomposity of the Conservatives' Ed Miliband said that the Prime Minister was 'cowering from the public'


A teenager was left millimetres from death after a knifeman sliced open his chest and almost exposed his heart as he left a party with his twin brother. Tyler Gane, 16, and his brother Loui were with friends at a roundabout in Dilton Marsh, Wiltshire, when a man approached them and threatened the group. asking where they were from. When Loui questioned him back, the stranger pulled out a knife and stabbed Tyler as he stepped in to protect his brother on Saturday night. Tyler Gane, 16, was millimetres from death after a knifeman sliced open his chest, almost exposing his heart . The teenager was left with an eight inch wound from his shoulder to the centre of his chest, which nearly exposed his heart, and was rushed to hospital in a serious condition. Police said he was 'lucky to be alive' because the wound was so deep and the blade miraculously missed his vital organs. Tyler has since returned home but doctors told him to rest and not return to school until after Easter. He said: 'I don't remember much. I don't remember actually getting stabbed. I remember walking off and all of my friends screaming. 'That's when I looked down and blood was all over my shirt. The paramedics were there trying to see how bad it was and taking off the jumper which I had on. 'That's when it started to sink in. That's when it hit me that I had actually been stabbed. The eight inch wound was so deep it almost struck his heart and police said Tyler was 'lucky to be alive' The teenagers were at a party on a roundabout known locally as Dilton Marsh Roundabout when they were approached by the unknown man on Saturday at about 11pm . 'It doesn't feel real. I'm still shocked. I think everyone is. Still people don't know why it happened or why he did it.' Loui suffered cuts to his hands and was also treated in Bristol's Southmead Hospital. Their mother Erika, 34, said: 'I was shocked. I don't understand why anybody would approach a group of children and do this. Tyler pictured in hospital after the attack. He is now recovering at home but will be off school for weeks . 'It's not like this is a dangerous city - it's a small town. He's lucky to still be here. 'Tyler has taken it very well. I don't think it has sunk in yet. he's had all his friends around him. 'It was completely random. I don't know what I would say to the attacker. To me, it proves he is not sorry because he hasn't come forward. He's not sorry and he's hiding like a coward. 'I'm looking at people and thinking they look like the description.' Detective inspector Paul Franklin said: 'He's first threatened the children and then when the two brothers have gone over to him, he slashed out at them with the knife causing one a very serious and deep lacerations to his chest, and the other brother some cuts to

Summary: WARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENT . Tyler Gane, 16, and twin Loui were with a group of friends in Dilton Marsh . They were approached and threatened by an unknown man . When Loui questioned him he lashed out with knife and Tyler stepped in . Tyler suffered eight inch wound from his shoulder to centre of his chest . Wiltshire Police said he is 'lucky to be alive' after the attack on Saturday . They are searching for the man, described as between 20 and 30 years old .


A young woman, who had no luck when she posted an ad on Gumtree to find the father of her unborn son, is determined to keep searching after her baby almost died at birth. Bianca Fazey had a one-night stand with a man in Perth, Western Australia on April 23 last year and surprisingly discovered she was pregnant after being told in 2011 that she was unlikely to ever become a mum when she was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome. The 25-year-old frantically searched for the father for five months but had no success as she only knew his name was Jeremy who was from the Perth suburb of Morley. As a last-ditch attempt she decided to post the ad which only created unexpected vitriolic responses from total strangers. Two months ago, Logan Fazey was born, but he did not have an easy start to life when doctors worked for 30 minutes to resuscitate him but now the little fella is fighting fit and healthy. Now that life has returned to normal after the trauma, the graphic design student has continued to look for Logan's father, a fly-in, fly-out worker in his 20s, who she met at the Harlem Wednesdays night at Amplifier Capitol. Scroll down for video . Bianca Fazey continues to search for Logan's father who she had a one-night stand with in April last year . Two months ago, Logan was born, but he did not have an easy start to life when doctors worked for 30 minutes to resuscitate him - pictured is the first time Bianca got to touch her son . Now the little fella is fighting fit and Bianca described Logan as 'strong, smart, happy and very, very loved' Her latest appeal has seen social media users label Bianca as an unfit mother and accuse her of telling her story just for the money. 'I'm so appalled at comments that I am a bad mother and 'god help my child'. It makes me sick that people can judge so quickly off something that is 500 words long,' she said on her Facebook page. 'Yeah I am still looking, I will probably always be looking I am very curious as to who this person is and one day Logan probably will be too. 'I don't ever expect him to come forward but if he did contact me, it would only be between us two and not the world. ' Bianca then responded to the accusations that she was paid to do the media interviews. 'For the incredibly judgemental people thinking it is all about money, I have never accepted anything for the stories, I also have my own money, I work and I study full time, I am not this drop kick you assume me to be!' she said. 'I love this beautiful boy with all my heart and I am a fantastic mother, he is strong, smart, happy and very, very loved!' She then went onto express her gratitude for the ongoing support of her family and friends in the town of Jurien Bay -

Summary: Bianca Fazey had a one-night stand with a man in Perth on April 23, 2014 . The 25-year-old discovered she was pregnant and tried to find the father . In a desperate last ditch attempt, Bianca posted an ad on Gumtree . She only knew his name was Jeremy and lived in the suburb of Morley . Described as '5,7ish', aged in his 20s, with brown hair and brown eyes . She had no luck from the ad and received some disturbing responses . Since having her boy two months ago who almost died, she's looking for him again now that Logan is a fighting fit and healthy baby . Bianca has now been labelled as a bad mum who told her story for money .


A grenade exploded after being thrown into the home of a drug dealer - prompting fears of an underworld turf war. The explosive was hurled at the semi-detached home in Salford causing damage to the front in a 'targeted attack'. No one was injured in the attack which occurred shortly after midnight at the home of Ryan Coward, 23, who lived there with his parents and brother. The explosive was hurled at the semi-detached home in Salford shattering the window (pictured) and causing damage to the front in a 'targeted attack' Earlier this month, he was jailed for 32 months at Edinburgh Sheriff Court for being concerned in the supply of cannabis. He and an accomplice were arrested last year and officers recovered two kilos of Cannabis with a street value of up to £20,000 along with £2000 cash. The householders were said to be 'extremely distressed' by the attack on the Duchy Estate, Greater Manchester, according to police. Neighbours living near the explosion described the booming blast as the 'loudest thing they have ever heard' with one adding he felt furniture in his house shake. Ryan Coward, 23, lived at the home in Salford with his parents and brother before he was jailed for 32 months for being 'concerned in the supply of cannabis' Neighbours living near the explosion described the booming blast as the 'loudest thing they have ever heard' with one adding he felt furniture in his house shake . Another said: 'I heard a huge explosion, and I thought a bomb had gone off in the street. It was just so so loud.' Detective Chief Inspector Clare Devlin from Greater Manchester Police said: 'While we are only in the early stages of our investigation, we believe this was a targeted attack and can confirm that a hand grenade was used. Hand grenades were used by Dale Cregan in the murders of PCs Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone, and David Short in 2012 . 'Clearly this is something we are taking extremely seriously and I am sure people in the area will be hugely shocked by this news. 'There are a large number of officers dedicated to investigating exactly what has taken place here and they will also be speaking to residents in the local area today and over the coming days. 'Thankfully no one was injured during this attack, although the occupants of the address are understandably extremely distressed. 'Make no mistake that we are going to find out exactly what has gone on here and why, and catch those responsible. This kind of violent behaviour on the streets of Salford will simply not be tolerated.' It comes after a wave of stabbings in the surrounding area which saw one 29-year-old man slashed multiple times with a machete. Hand grenades were used by Dale Cregan in the murders of PCs Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone, and David Short in 2012. Cregan gunned down Mr Short outside his home in Clayton, Greater Manchester, in August that year before he threw a grenade at him - the first time a

Summary: Grenade exploded after being thrown into the home of a drug dealer . No one was injured in attack but householders were 'extremely distressed' Convicted drug dealer Ryan Coward lived there with parents and brother . Police said it was 'targeted attack' prompting fears of underworld turf war .


Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are looking for help to name one of their latest additions to their family of otters. The oriental small-clawed otter pups were born on January 8 at the zoo located in Dubbo in New South Wales' central west. While keepers will name two of the pups, they are enlisting the help of the public to christen the third. Scroll down for video . The oriental small-clawed otter pups were born on January 8 to parents Emiko and Pocket . The trio include two females and one male, and were born to Emiko and Pocket. It is Emiko's second litter. A statement from the zoo said the pair were 'exceptional parents' and were taking 'great care of their offspring. 'Both Emiko and Pocket are very hands-on parents and have been displaying ideal nurturing behaviours,' keeper Ian Anderson said. 'The pups have been in the den to date and we have been monitoring them via a video camera, to ensure they are growing and developing well.' Keepers will name two of the otters, while they have enlisted the help of the public to name the third . The birth of this litter comes off the success of last year's first litter as part of the zoo's breeding program. 'The older siblings born in 2014 have been assisting their parents with the daily care of the pups including grooming and babysitting the new arrivals,' Mr Anderson said. 'Oriental small-clawed otters are a social species and live in large families so it is anticipated that the family will remain together for the near future.' The trio had their first vaccinations and health check on Friday. This is the second litter for Emiko who had her first in January last year as part of the breeding program . A statement from the zoo said Emiko and Pocket were 'exceptional parents' and were taking 'great care of their offspring . Right now, they are still spending a lot of time in their den and rarely seen at the zoo. Keepers expect them to will start venturing out more often with their parents and older siblings to explore their exhibit and to learn to swim over the coming weeks. 'By the end of April, we will expect to see the pups out and about more regularly in the exhibit with their parents and older siblings,' Mr Anderson said. Leave your name suggestions for the new pup on the zoo's Facebook page.

Summary: The oriental small-clawed otter pups are at Taronga Western Plains Zoo . They were born on January 8 to parents Emiko and Pocket in Dubbo, NSW . Keepers will name two of them, but are asking the public to name the third . This is the second litter for Emiko who also gave birth in January last year .


George Osborne refused to commit to spending 2 per cent of UK national income on defence . George Osborne infuriated Tory MPs yesterday after he refused to commit to spending 2 per cent of Britain’s national income on defence – despite a steep rise in the foreign aid budget. The Chancellor dodged the question repeatedly during a post-Budget interview, even though there is growing pressure from politicians and military chiefs. Mr Osborne refused four times to guarantee that he would meet the 2 per cent target in the next Parliament, saying only: ‘We are promising to keep our country safe.’ Last night Tory MPs, who have been campaigning to have the commitment enshrined in the Tory party manifesto, were enraged by the Chancellor’s response given escalating tensions with Russia and the rise of Islamic State. They are particularly angry given that the Government has committed itself to spending at least 0.7 per cent of GDP – currently around £12billion a year – on foreign aid. Tory MP Sir Gerald Howarth, a former defence minister, said: ‘Defence of the realm is the first duty of government and in these very dangerous times it seems to be inexplicable that the Tory party is unable to commit to maintaining the defence budget at 2 per cent in accordance with the Nato commitment. ‘It doesn’t make sense, especially when we are just one miscalculation away from a possible European war.’ Tory MP Peter Bone echoed added: ‘Two per cent should be a commitment in the Conservative Party manifesto. It is a Nato target and we are now putting 0.7 per cent of national income into overseas aid. If you can do it for overseas aid then you can definitely do it for defence.’ The Institute for Fiscal Studies warned that it would be impossible to meet such demands to protect defence spending without imposing huge cuts on other areas of spending such as policing, transport and energy – especially with health, schools and foreign aid already protected. Economist Soumaya Keynes said that unprotected departments are already facing real terms budget cuts averaging 9.4 per cent by 2020. Protecting defence spending at 2 per cent would mean that other departments would have to be slashed by 16.4 per cent. Yesterday Mr Osborne told Radio 4’s Today programme that the Tory party was ‘not proposing deeper cuts’ to defence spending. But he failed to say whether the party would commit to the Nato target of 2 per cent. Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls (pictured with George Osborne) waded into row saying the Chancellor's desire to get an overall surplus by 2019/20 means even bigger cuts to police and defence forces in years . He said: ‘We are helping in Eastern Europe, training Ukrainian forces, our fighters are protecting the Baltic states, our military is doing a brilliant job in Sierra Leone, we are playing a global role.’ Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls waded into the row yesterday, saying: ‘His (George Osborne’s) desire to get to an overall surplus by 2019/20 means even bigger cuts in the next three years to

Summary: George Osborne dodged question four times during post-Budget interview . There's growing pressure by politicians and military chiefs over spending . Tory MPs enraged after escalating tensions with Russia and Islamic State . Government committed to spending at least 0.7% of GDP on foreign aid . Defence chiefs will pay £250million over the next few years to private contractors – so they can advise on how to reduce the ‘over-reliance’ on other contractors, it has emerged. The findings will be published in a report today which warns Britain’s military capabilities are at ‘real risk’ from multi-billion-pound cost overruns.


More than 200,000 people flooded into Sydney's CBD for the annual Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday night. An array of colourful characters marched and partied across the city, along with 145 floats and 10,000 official parade participants. This year's celebration had the theme 'passion', which was mirrored by all those who took part in the fabulous affair. Scroll down for video . More than 200,000 people flooded into Sydney's CBD for the annual Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday night, with 10,000 in the official parade . Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras CEO Michael Rolik said the enthusiasm and colour on display this year made the event a real 'stand out' The parade's official figures reveal the more than 10,000 parade participants traversed the 5.9km course in a little more than 2 hours. Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras CEO Michael Rolik said the enthusiasm and colour on display this year made the event a real 'stand out'. 'Aside from all the fabulous colour and excitement there were some wonderfully touching moments in the Parade,' Mr Rolik said. The celebrations lasted well through the night, with performers on-stage in several venues around the city until 8am . 150 floats were in the parade this year, along with more than 5000 bikes, 390 vehicles, and 800 riders . 'Seeing some of Australia's top sports personalities standing together to put an end to homophobia in sport was truly inspirational. 'We also had a first for Mardi Gras! Three of Australia's highest ranking officials walked the Parade route with the Australian Defence Forces float. Their involvement has helped spread the message of acceptance, equality and support throughout the armed forces and the entire Australian community. 'I feel I speak for the LGBTQI community when I say we appreciate their continued support and friendship.' This year's celebration had the theme 'passion', which was mirrored by all those who took part in the fabulous affair . Party goers were treated to a string of high profile performances across the city, including Australian stars Jessica Mauboy and Dannii Minogue . Crowds across the city were full of people more than happy to show some skin throughout the parade . NSW Police this morning said it was 'pleased' with the behaviour of all involved, with just 30 arrests stemming from the parade on Saturday night. More than 800 officers patrolled the parade route and the surrounding areas as part of Operation Northcote. Assistant Commissioner Alan Clarke said police worked alongside event organisers and other stakeholders to ensure a safe and successful parade for everyone involved. More than 800 officers patrolled the parade route and the surrounding areas as part of Operation Northcote . 'We were focused on delivering a safe and enjoyable Mardi Gras Parade for 2015 and I'm pleased to report this was the case,' Assistant Commissioner Clarke said. 'There were thousands of spectators at this year's parade and for the most part they were on their best behaviour. 'While there were a small number of people who chose to do the wrong thing, they were swiftly identified

Summary: More than 200,000 turn out for Sydney's premier party, with 10,000 official entrants in the city-stopping parade . Police praise party goers and organisers, after only 30 arrests made in and around the parade .


Rangers Supporters Trust spokesman Chris Graham praised fans for the part they have played in forcing change at Ibrox before warning them: 'The hard work starts now.' The RST and Rangers First, another group aimed at fan ownership, had amassed almost 19,000 registered members between them going into Friday's EGM. A combination of shares purchased by each organisation, using cash raised from that backing and from proxies, saw them hold around 10 per cent of the voting power at the meeting. Rangers fans gather outside Ibrox stadium to hear news from the extraordinary general meeting . Rangers Supporters Trust Spokesman Chris Graham has praised fans' role in changing the club . Dave King (centre) received almost 86 per cent of the votes from Rangers shareholders for power at Ibrox . Fans show their delight for the incoming Rangers board of King, John Gilligan (left) and Paul Murray (right) Graham is delighted the club's followers have performed such a significant role in getting Dave King, Paul Murray and John Gilligan on to the board and overthrowing previous incumbents Derek Llambias and Barry Leach but insisted there is still much more to do. Now he has urged supporters to keep investing in the two fan movements to ensure there is never a repeat of the financial turmoil experienced at Rangers in recent years. 'The response to both schemes has been amazing and it has been crucial, not just in winning the EGM but also in moving forward,' he said. 'It is important the fans want to have more of a shareholding in the club. I believe we can trust this board and I think they will run the club properly. 'We don't know what is going to happen in 10 years' time, though, so it's vital the fans have a big enough say to stop anything like we've seen in the last three or four years from happening again. Now they have that. And if there is a new share issue I think it's important they continue to up their shareholding to a more significant portion. 'It has been brilliant seeing how people have risen to the challenge. The Trust has been plugging away at this for 12 years while Rangers First is a more recent thing. But, to be honest, it's just great to see the fans getting behind the same objective, however they have chosen to do that. 'What the supporters have done has been crucial in winning the vote and it will be crucial going forward. Now it's really important we get working as soon as possible. There will obviously be a couple of days of celebration but there's going to be a huge rebuilding process at the club. 'It has been ripped apart over the last few years so the priority is to get the hard work started straight away. Some things can be done quickly and others will take a bit longer . 'I can understand where Kenny McDowall was coming from when he said it is going to take five years to fix the club. I think he

Summary: Fan ownership groups amassed nearly 19,000 members before Friday's EGM . Over 85 per cent of Gers shareholders backed Dave King's plans for Rangers . Supporters helped to oust Derek Llambias and Barry Leach from the board . Chris Graham has praised the Rangers Supporters Trust and Rangers First . However, he has warned there is still plenty of work to be done at the club . Focus will be turned to the Sports Direct contract and Mike Ashley .


Arsenal midfielders Mesut Ozil and Mathieu Flamini were smartly dressed and out to celebrate the latter's birthday on Saturday. Ozil posted a picture of the pair posing on his official Twitter account. Now 31-year-old Flamini has made over 200 appearances for Arsenal across two separate spells at the north London club. Birthday boy Mathieu Flamini (right) poses with Arsenal team-mate Mesut Ozil (left) on Saturday . The Frenchman initially joined Arsene Wenger's side from Marseille back in 2004, before moving to AC Milan four seasons later. After five campaigns in Serie A, Flamini returned to the Emirates Stadium in 2013. His positional versatility has seen him play all across the midfield and occasionally in defence. Despite his advancing years, Flamini has proven this season that he still has plenty to offer playing at the highest level and has the best accuracy rating of any midfielder to have made 500 or more passes in the Premier League (91.8%). At 31, Flamini still has a lot to offer the Premier League and boasts a 91.8% passing accuracy this season .

Summary: Arsenal star Mathieu Flamini is now 31-years-old . The versatile midfielder celebrated with team-mate Mesut Ozil . Ozil posted a picture of the pair on his official Twitter account . Flamini has made over 200 appearances for Arsenal across two spells . He has a passing accuracy of 91.8% in the Premier League this season .


Royal Mail has been accused by MPs of using its universal service commitment as an excuse to raise stamp prices. First and second-class stamps will rise by a penny to 63p and 54p respectively on March 30, sparking claims that loyal customers are being forced to prop up flagging parcel revenues. An influential committee of MPs said that if Royal Mail wanted to increase profits, it must invest in new technology and focus on efficiency, rather than simply increase prices. First and second-class stamps will rise by a penny to 63p and 54p respectively on March 30, sparking claims that loyal customers are being forced to prop up flagging parcel revenues. Adrian Bailey, chairman of the Business Select Committee, said he was ‘not very pleased’ to hear they had taken the ‘easy option’ of raising stamp prices. Citizens Advice Bureau also urged Royal Mail to ‘focus on making efficiency savings rather than relying upon raising prices’ and expressed concern that consumers were held to ransom because they ‘have no choice but to pay the increased prices’. The cost of posting a large letter weighing up to 100g first class will rise by 2p to 95p. Royal Mail has warned it faces aggressive competition in the parcels market from delivery firm Whistl and called for regulators to rein in its rivals. The company says it is at a disadvantage to competitors because it must fulfil a 175-year-old ‘universal service’ obligation to deliver to all UK addresses for the same price. It said this obligation, which requires it to deliver six days a week to even the most rural communities, could soon become ‘financially unsustainable’ if Ofcom does not impose restrictions on its rivals. But the Business Committee will say today that there is no ‘immediate risk’ to the service and that, far from being a ‘burden’, the service brings ‘revenue and status’ to Royal Mail. A new report says: ‘Royal Mail should not increase postal and packaging prices simply in an attempt either to increase its own profit levels or to protect the Universal Service Obligation, without increasing the efficiency of its operations. ‘While we accept that Royal Mail has done much to improve efficiency, it still has to match the technical innovations introduced by many competitors — innovations that more clearly match the expectations of consumers.’ Adrian Bailey, chairman of the Business Select Committee, said he was ‘not very pleased’ to hear they had taken the ‘easy option’ of raising stamp prices . John Allan, of the Federation of Small Businesses, said the rise in stamp prices would be unwelcome for many companies. He said: ‘While prices have only gone up by a penny, this still represents an above inflation rise. ‘Businesses affected will still have to decide whether to absorb this rise or pass it on to their customers.’ They said they expected Royal mail to use the additional money raised ‘to invest in improving their performance and meet delivery targets’. Mr Allan added: ‘Ofcom should carefully monitor how Royal Mail is doing, and use their powers to fine should customers’

Summary: First and second-class stamps to rise by penny to 63p and 54p each . Some claim Royal Mail is looking to loyal customers to prop business up . Adrian Bailey, chairman of the Business Select Committee, 'not pleased' Accused Royal Mail of taking 'easy option' instead of creating efficiencies .


Horrific: MIT police officer Sean Collier, 27, was found gurgling and covered in blood April 18, 2013 after prosecutors say he was shot in the head and neck by Dzhokhar Tsarnaev or his brother in a failed attempt to steal his gun . A Massachusetts Institute of Technology police officer who found a colleague in his squad car covered in blood three nights after the Boston Marathon bombing frantically repeated two words into his radio 'officer down, officer down.' A recording of that radio call was played to jurors hearing the trial of accused bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 21, on Wednesday, as prosecutors turned to the charge that the defendant and his older brother murdered MIT police officer Sean Collier on April 18, 2013, in an unsuccessful attempt to steal his gun. Meanwhile, the MIT police chief revealed his last words to the 27-year-old officer in a wrenching fifth day of testimony in the long awaited Boston bomber trial. Chief John DiFava on Wednesday recalled chatting with Collier about an hour before his death. 'I told him to be safe, and I left,' DiFava said, adding it was the last time he saw Collier alive. The officer who found Collier, Sergeant Clarence Henniger, said he was responding to a 911 call about possible shots fired on MIT's Cambridge, Massachusetts, campus, just outside Boston. Collier had visible bullet wounds to his temple, neck and hand and was so covered in blood that Henniger struggled to pull him from his vehicle. 'I could hear gargling coming from his mouth,' Henniger testified at U.S. District Court in Boston, where the jury hearing Tsarnaev's trial will also decide whether to sentence him to death if he is convicted of killing three people and injuring 264 with a pair of homemade bombs at the April 15, 2013, race. Jurors also saw surveillance footage of two figures approaching Collier's police cruiser on the MIT campus, spending about a minute at the car, and leaving. The only visible suggestions of commotion in the video are the car's brake lights, flashing on and off. Collier's gun belt and holster were covered in blood, evidence of Tsarnaev's clumsy but unsuccessful effort to steal his handgun, prosecutors have said. Tsarnaev's attorneys opened the trial by admitting he committed the crimes of which he is accused, but are seeking to spare him the death penalty by demonstrating he was following the lead of his older brother. Scroll down for video... Evidence: This forensics photograph released by the U.S. Attorney's office and presented during the trial of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev shows a bloodied service pistol sitting on seat of MIT Police Officer Sean Collier's cruiser . 'Be safe': MIT Police Chief John DiFava testified he told Collier to 'be safe' about an hour before he was shot dead April 18, 2013 . Culpable? Tsarnaev's attorney says Dzhohkar's brother Tamerlan was the mastermind of the bombing and the one who pulled the trigger to kill Collier. Prosecutors say both brothers were culpable in the officer's murder and that they killed the 27-year-old in order to steal his

Summary: Prosecutors say Dzhokhar Tsarnaev or his brother killed MIT officer Sean Collier, 27, days after the bombing in a failed attempt to steal his gun . Jurors were shown CCTV footage of two suspects fleeing the scene . A photo of Collier's bloodied gun and holster was also presented in court . Sergeant Clarence Henniger testified to finding Collier shot and gurgling blood in his cruiser on April 18 in 2013 . Grad student Nathan Harman, 24, said that he saw Dzhokhar near the scene . In the fifth day of testimony, the jury was also shown remnants of the homemade bomb and a piece of a tattered black and white backpack .


Alex Salmond has taken to drinking 'pink champagne' in the afternoon, it has been revealed . A Labour government propped up by the SNP has been voted the worst possible outcome at the general election - but Alex Salmond has insisted he will support Ed Miliband's bid for power come what may. Six out of 10 voters said they would be 'dismayed' by a Labour-SNP alliance. This compares with 54 per cent who said they did not want a Labour-Lib Dem coalition and 52 per cent dreading another pact between David Cameron and Nick Clegg, according to the pollsters YouGov. Despite the unpopularity of an SNP-Labour alliance, Mr Salmond - who has taken to drinking pink champagne in the afternoon - has revealed that the party will do whatever it can to make Mr Miliband Prime Minister in order to wring as many concessions out of him as possible. The revelation comes after David Cameron said Mr Miliband had given up trying to win the election outright and was pinning all his hopes on the SNP helping him over the line. The PM said Mr Salmond had taken the entire Labour Party hostage and was using Mr Miliband as his poodle. The attack, at Prime Minister's Questions, comes amid dire polls for Labour pointing to a landslide election victory for the SNP. Mr Salmond had earlier told the Spectator magazine that the SNP will use its power in Parliament after the election to block any attempt by the Tories to form a minority government - even if it had failed to strike a deal with Labour. The revelation makes the prospect of a Tory minority government less likely - while increasing the prospect of Mr Miliband becoming Prime Minister. The SNP has already promised to work with Labour in return for sweeping spending increases and the end of Britain's Trident nuclear weapons. Labour has ruled out a formal Labour-SNP coalition but not the prospect of working on a vote-by-vote basis if it fails to win enough seats to govern alone. A Labour government propped up by the SNP is the worst possible outcome at the general election for most UK voters, a new poll has revealed . Speaking in the final Prime Minister's Questions session of the Parliament, Mr Cameron said the SNP had 'taken the entire Labour Party hostage'. To cheers from the Tory benches Mr Cameron added: 'And the ransom note is very clear. It says higher borrowing, uncontrolled immigration, unfettered welfare, higher taxes and weaker defence. 'That's what is being demanded and the British people have only one way of saying no to this appalling hostage situation - and that is to vote Conservative on May 7.' Mr Cameron's attack comes amid growing alarm at the prospect of chaotic coalition negotiations in the result of hung Parliament after the general election in May. According to today's YouGov poll, published in the Times, more people fear Coalition government than either the Tories or Labour winning outright in May. David Cameron said Alex Salmond had taken the entire Labour Party hostage

Summary: Alex Salmond vows to use alliance with Labour to wring concessions . He said the SNP will try to vote down a Tory government come what may . Ex party leader has taken to drinking 'pink champagne' in the afternoon . Labour have ruled out a formal coalition but not a vote-by-vote alliance . Six out of 10 voters said they would be 'dismayed' by Labour-SNP alliance . 54 per cent who said they did not want a Labour-Liberal Democrat coalition . Just over half against another Tory-Lib Dem coalition, YouGov said . David Cameron said Ed Miliband had given up winning election outright .


A 73-year-old man who threatened from behind bars to forcibly take back the western Montana ranch he lost in a 1979 divorce has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for intimidating and stalking its owners. The sentence ends the long-running case against John Fesler Lance II, who was so defiant in his claim to the property that he spent nearly 30 years in prison for threats over its court-ordered sale and then confronted the owners as soon as he was free. John Fester Lance II threatened from behind bars to forcibly take back the western Montana ranch he lost in a 1979 divorce -- and has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for intimidating and stalking its owners . Lance told the judge Wednesday that if he were released, he would again try to take back the ranch. 'You effectively described why I could never put you on probation,' District Judge Jeffrey Langton said, 'and why I don't think you should ever be released from prison again.' Lance was convicted of felony intimidation, stalking, violating a protective order and trespassing . The defendant looked thin in his orange jumpsuit in court, saying he had been on a 10-day hunger strike and would fast without food or liquid until he dies. He went back to the state prison Wednesday. Lance spent 27 years behind bars after convictions beginning in the mid-1980s for intimidating judges, attorneys and others involved in the court-mandated sale of the ranch. In recent years, he sent letters to current owners Lee and Lucinda Hayne and their attorney that threatened to use all force necessary to take his ranch back, including kidnapping, the couple said. He was released from prison last March and showed up the next day at Lucinda Hayne's workplace. He spent April through July in jail for violating a court order of protection. Lance was arrested again after going to the ranch on Sept. 15 and arguing that the Haynes were trespassing and he had the right to use force to evict them. They held him at gunpoint until deputies arrived. Lance, who was acting as his own attorney, refused to participate in his February trial and was convicted of felony intimidation, stalking, violating a protective order and trespassing. Ravalli County Attorney Bill Fulbright sought a 75- to 100-year prison sentence, arguing that Lance 'refuses to follow the basic rules of society.' 'Given that, it's our belief that the only recourse we're left with is to put prison bars between this defendant and the community,' Fulbright said. The Haynes said it will be some time before they come off 'high alert' and can feel safe on their property near Florence. Fight: Lance spent 27 years behind bars after convictions beginning in the mid-1980s for intimidating judges, attorneys and others involved in the court-mandated sale of the ranch .

Summary: John Fesler Lance II lost his western Montana ranch in a 1979 divorce . Lance spent 27 years behind bars for intimidating judges, attorneys and others involved in the court-mandated sale of the ranch . He sent letters to current owners Lee and Lucinda Hayne and their attorney that threatened to use all force necessary to get the ranch, the couple said . The 73-year-old was released from prison last March and showed up the next day at Lucinda Hayne's workplace . He spent April through July in jail for violating a court order of protection . Lance was arrested after going to the ranch in September and claimed the Haynes were trespassing and he had the right to use force to evict them .


Arsenal target Virgil van Dijk should be aiming to secure a move to a top six Premier League side if he leaves Celtic this summer, according to John Hartson. Van Dijk has been linked with a number of clubs in England's top flight this season with Sunderland and Everton both being priced out of a deal to sign the 23-year-old in the January transfer window. Last month Southampton also watched the Dutch centre back during Celtic's 3-3 draw with Inter Milan in the Europa League. Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk (left) could play for a top six Premier League side, according to John Hartson . Hartson also believes that the 23-year-old is currently as good as Arsenal centre back Laurent Koscielny (left) Arsenal also enquired about the defender prior to signing Gabriel Paulista from Villarreal. And Hartson, who played for both the Gunners and Celtic, believes Van Dijk is as good as current Arsenal first-team centre back Laurent Koscielny. 'I like big Virgil. I think he's the full package. He's quick, he can leap and defensively he is sound,' the former Wales international said. 'Celtic did fantastically to keep hold of him in the summer. It was a fantastic bit of business by [manager] Ronny Deila, who no doubt has had a word in his ear and told him: "If you give me another year to 18 months, then you can have your move." 'He will keep improving with Celtic and in time, he will become a top-class centre-half that a lot of clubs will be interested in. 'Is he top notch? Is he as good as the Laurent Koscielny's of this world? 'I think he is. I think he is a top-six Premier League player. I really do.' Van Dijk (right) has courted interest from the Gunners, Southampton, Everton and Sunderland recently .

Summary: Celtic centre back Virgil van Dijk was recently scouted by Southampton . Everton and Sunderland were priced out of January transfer window move . Arsenal enquired about the 23-year-old prior to signing Gabriel Paulista .


Sacrifice: Jogendra Sen was the only non-white man in his regiment . They were all young, proud, and ready to serve king and country. But among the eager group of young men who had signed up to fight in the First World War together, one face stood out from the rest. Jogendra Sen rushed to join the queue of recruits to the Leeds ‘Pals’ Battalion when it was raised in September 1914 – and became the only non-white member of the 15th West Yorkshire Regiment. Yet were it not for a chance discovery almost a century later, his life – and death – might have been lost to history. A pair of broken and bloodstained spectacles in an Indian museum have shed light on the sacrifice of a volunteer who battled prejudice and racism to serve the country he made his home. They were the same glasses that ‘Jon’, as he was called by his English comrades, had worn in a photograph taken at a training camp in Yorkshire. Cruelly, the Bengal-born student’s race had barred him from fulfilling his dream of being an officer in the British Army, even though he was highly educated and had earned a degree in electrical engineering from Leeds University. But it also won him a place in history. Because less than 20 months after that training camp photograph, Jogendra Sen was killed in action near the Somme on May 22, 1916. Academics believe that the 28-year-old private had become the first Bengali to die fighting for Britain in the war. Although many more would later serve on the Western Front in the Indian Army, at the beginning of the war, most Bengalis were banned from joining up in their own country because of racial prejudice. The catalyst that allowed the tale of Pte Sen’s spectacles to emerge publicly was Dr Santanu Das, a reader in English at King’s College London, who noticed them and some of his other belongings in a museum on a visit to Sen's home town of Chandernagore, some 22 miles north of Kolkata in West Bengal, India. One of the chaps: Private Sen, centre, and his comrades pose for a photograph at a training camp in 1914 . Poignant: Jogendra Sen's glasses and other belongings were discovered in a museum in India . A book of friendship quotes given to Private Jogendra Sen by 'Cis', believed to be Mary Cicely Newton . When the academic mentioned his discovery during a talk at Leeds University, a local researcher recalled seeing Sen’s name on its war memorial. From this, Leeds researchers painstakingly pieced together one man’s war. Sen had worked as an engineer while continuing with his studies. A photograph of a woman found in his personal effects, inscribed ‘Yours with love, Cis’, was found to be of Mary Cicely Newton, who had links with the Mill Hill Chapel in Leeds where, it transpired, Sen sang in the choir. But although Sen was deeply involved in his local community, he faced discrimination even as he offered his life for the war effort. In

Summary: Jogendra Sen was only non-white member of 15th West Yorkshire regiment . Joined queue of recruits to the Leeds ‘Pals’ Battalion in September 1914 . Pair of glasses found at Indian museum were worn by 'Jon' in a photo . Bloodstained spectacles have shed light on the sacrifice of the volunteer . Bengal-born student killed in action 20 months after photo was taken . The 28-year-old private lost his life fighting near Somme on May 22, 1916 . Experts think he was the first Bengali to die fighting for Britain in the war .


Chelsea captain John Terry has revealed how manager Jose Mourinho keeps his Barclays Premier League title-chasing team on their toes and says he sometimes goes wild even when they are winning. Mourinho has guided Chelsea to the top of the Premier League this season, six points clear of nearest rivals Manchester City with a game in hand, and it seems his methods are getting results. Captain Terry says that the Portuguese coach is unpredictable, calmly reacting to games when Chelsea are struggling or kicking off with his players when they are winning. Jose Mourinho keeps his Chelsea team on their toes, according to captain John Terry . Terry says Mourinho can flip tables over when Chelsea are winning but stay calm when they are losing . 'Sometimes you're losing a game at half-time, which doesn't happen often at this club, and you expect to come in and get a rollicking,' Terry said. 'But you come in and the manager is calm, collected, the complete opposite. He's like, "Listen, we're going to win the game. We're going to get an early goal" and he talks you through it.' While Mourinho's calmer side has been used to get his team through difficult periods, such as when they were drawing 2-2 with Hull City at half-time on Sunday after taking an early two-goal lead, he can also operate at the other end of the scale. Mourinho sometimes knocks tables over and sends water flying during his half-time speeches . The Blues boss used his calmer side to help them through a difficult moment against Hull City . But Terry feels those little details from Mourinho's behaviour keep his team ready for anything, something that has helped them take the initiative in the title race all season while winning the Capital One Cup earlier this month. 'Other times you'll be winning 2-0 or 3-0 and you'll come in happy at half-time and he'll go ballistic,' Terry told Chelsea Pitch Owners. 'Tables will go over, bottles of water will go flying. You think "where's that come from?" 'But you go out for the second half and win the game 5-0 rather than scraping through 3-1, 3-2. 'He knows when players take their foot off the gas. He can sense something before the game. He just gets a feel for everyone and every single game. And I look at that and think no one else has got that that I’ve experienced.' Terry and his team-mates celebrate at full-time at the KC Stadium as Chelsea took another step towards a title . The Chelsea captain congratulates Eden Hazard on opening the scoring against Hull with Nemanja Matic .

Summary: John Terry says Jose Mourinho always keeps Chelsea's players guessing . Portuguese coach can get angry during a win or stay calm when losing . Terry describes how Mourinho can throw tables over when not happy . The Special One's methods are working at the top of the Premier League . READ: How Terry had to warm up toilet seats for Dennis Wise at Chelsea . CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news .


A stripper is accused of almost killing a Canadian tourist in Miami after plowing into him with her car and speeding off. Olivia Bennett, 26, apparently hit Alex Sanghwan of Ontario on Sunday around 5:30am near the King of Diamonds gentleman's club where she works. She then allegedly drove off and dumped her damaged vehicle before a manhunt led to her admission. Sanghwan, 22, who was struck from behind while hailing a taxi, is currently in a medically induced coma after sustaining a blow to the head. Scroll down for video . Mugshot: Olivia Bennett, 26, (above) is accused of almost killing a Canadian tourist in Miami after plowing into him with her car and speeding off . Hit and run: Police say 22-year-old Alex Sanghwan, who was visiting Florida for the Ultra Music Festival, was in a well-lit area when Bennett's blue BMW (pictured) hit him . According to NBC News, Sanghwan's shoulder and leg were also left shattered while he sustained lacerations all over his body. Bennett now faces a variety of charges including leaving the scene of a crash with bodily injury and reckless driving. Police say Sanghwan, who was visiting Florida for the Ultra Music Festival, was in a well-lit area when Bennett's blue BMW hit him. Witnesses said the driver sped away without stopping. Sanghwan was taken to the trauma unit of Jackson Memorial Hospital after his brother and another friend called 911. Critically injured: Sanghwan (pictured), who was struck from behind while hailing a taxi, is currently in a medically induced coma after sustaining a blow to the head . Swift response: Sanghwan was taken to the trauma unit of Jackson Memorial Hospital after his brother and another friend called 911 . He was listed in critical condition. His parents, Robbie and Patricia, rushed in from another area of Florida where they were vacationing to be at his side. They told local media that Sanghwan was a good student who had recently been accepted to medical school. His father added: 'He came [to Miami] to have fun and this kind of thing happens... It's unreal.' After the incident, police found Bennett's car in the parking lot at Tootsie's Cabaret. According to an arrest report, she turned herself in on Monday at the office of lawyer Gerald Tobin but couldn't prove she had a valid driver’s license. However, she was released from jail on Tuesday after posting a $12,500 bond. The hit-and-run case remains under investigation.

Summary: Olivia Bennett, 26, apparently hit Alex Sanghwan of Ontario on Sunday around 5:30am near the King of Diamonds club where she works . She then allegedly drove off and dumped her damaged vehicle before a manhunt led to her admission . Sanghwan, 22, who was struck from behind while hailing a taxi, is currently in a medically induced coma after sustaining a blow to the head . According to an arrest report, Bennett turned herself in on Monday at the office of lawyer Gerald Tobin but couldn't prove she had a driver’s license . The hit-and-run case remains under investigation .


If you've been in a single slump for too long, perhaps it could be time for a scenic change? According to a new survey from dating site Elite Singles, it seems some Australian cities score higher on the sexy scale than others. Asking over 28,000 singletons between the ages of 30-55 to rate their level of attractiveness on a national scale, results revealed some cities had less qualms rating themselves than others when it came to a hot list. Sexy singles! New survey from Elite Singles website reveals the top cities with most attractive singles . Beaches home to babes: The Gold Coast, Broadbeach and Burleigh Heads rated high on attractive singles . Nominating themselves the sexiest singles on the scene was Sydney ranking in at number one, Melbourne at number two and third sexiest was Queensland's Gold Coast. While the sunnier cities seemed to rate higher, with Brisbane, Perth, Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, and Coffs Harbour all making the top ten, smaller populated capitals like Adelaide and Canberra also made the cut, scoring seven and eight respectively. The study also narrowed results to indicate key suburbs that were voted most in each city, making it even easier for singles to source Australia's most attractive unattached by region. Sizzling Sydney: Local Sydneysider's rated themselves highest on the most attractive single scale . 1. Sydney . 2. Melbourne . 3. Gold Coast . 4. Brisbane . 5. Perth . 6. Sunshine Coast . 7. Adelaide . 8. Canberra . 9. Newcastle . 10. Coffs Harbour . In Sydney, Balmain in the city's inner west comes in at number one, Lane Cove in the lower north shore second and northern beach suburb Manly takes third place. In Melbourne, the inner South reigned supreme with Toorak (five kilometres South-East of the CBD) coming in at the top, South Bank (one km South from the CBD) scoring second and Port Melbourne (five kilometres South-West of the CBD) coming in third most attractive. Queenslander's however have a wealth of suburbs to choose from, according to the results. The Gold Coast hosts the hottest in Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and Burleigh Heads. Whereas Brisbane CBD's finest were said to be in Paddington, New Farm and Hamilton. Lastly, for Perth locals, the top talent was found to be in Scarborough, Como and Canningvale. Less populated cities like Darwin favoured a more modest rating and as a result ranked significantly lower on the list, coming in as the 87th most attractive singles city in Australia, while Hobart missed out on a listing completely. Melbourne minxes: Melbourne was nominated as second sexiest city for singles . Down-to-earth Darwin: The Northern Territory capital scores low at 87th most attractive city due to their modesty . As reported in the Northern Territory News, Darwinian's believe the reason for their low ranking isn't based on their attractive pool but the fact they have a more down-to-earth nature than rival states. 'Sydney people put much more effort in every day - they put make-up on to go to the corner store, [whereas] Darwin blokes are rugged which

Summary: Dating website Elite Singles surveyed 28,000 single Australians . Participants aged 30-55 were asked to rate their level of attractiveness . Sydneysiders claim they are the sexiest, with Melbourne and Gold Coast ranking in at second and third . Darwin and Hobart prove more modest, sinking well below the top ten .


As the only man in the world to lift four times his own body weight, Anton Kraft is pound-for-pound the strongest man in the world. The 4'4' dwarf, who resides in Florida, has lifted as much as 36 stone. With women, he is no less ambitious. Kraft , 52, only dates women who are more than a foot taller than he is. For the past six months he has been dating 6'3' China Bell. Bell, 43, who was born male and has since transitioned, admits she was unsure when he first asked her out but was quickly bowled over by his weightlifting skills. Scroll down for video . It's love: Anton Kraft, from Denmark, has found love with China Bell, a transgender woman from Florida . Enamored: Bell, right, says she was bowled over by Kraft's record-breaking weightlifting abilities . 'The tide is turning': Kraft said one day their unlikely pairing will not be so unusual . Pushing himself to the limit: Kraft claims he has technically died five times in the past 10 years . 'I think Anton's weightlifting is so sexy because I think he's sexy - when you hold a world heavyweight title, that means a lot,' Bell said. 'I've never dated a 4'4" guy and I was just so curious. I'm glad I gave him a chance because he's an amazing person. 'I'm different and he's different, and where we're from, different is good.' In 10 years of power lifting, Kraft claims to have the highest bench press record of all time for his weight class. But it seems he may have pushed his body too far. He says he has 'technically died' five times before being resuscitated - ranging from drowning to falling out of a window. Happy: As he strives to break another record, having already lifted 36 stone, Kraft says Bell is his inspiration . Adored: He is something of a celebrity on the bodybuilding scene, pictured here at a convention . Preparing: Here he is pictured with two workout partners at a gym in Homestead, Florida, where he trains . Doctors also fear he may have a heart attack if he keeps up his all-action lifestyle. Kraft is undeterred. 'Some people say that what I do is weakness, or micro-man syndrome - that I want to do something that I am not built for, to prove something,' he said. 'But I believe there's only one winner - second is first loser. Second doesn't count. 'Overall, I am one of the five strongest guys in the world, regardless of height and weight. 'And I am the only guy in the world who has ever benched four-times his body weight.' Kraft says he loves Bell for her overt femininity and believes Florida is accepting of relationships like theirs . Both of them say they have never felt better than when they were in this relationship . His driving force, he says, is his girlfriend. 'We used to walk against the current, but the current has changed,' he says. 'Florida is one the states that have same-sex

Summary: Anton Kraft, 52, is a world record bodybuilder, stands at 4ft 4in . He is dating 6'3' China Bell, a transgender woman from Florida . Says the unlikely pairing is his inspiration to break more records . Claims he has 'technically died' five times in his 10 years of weightlifting .


The White House challenged Iranian negotiators on Sunday to 'live up to their rhetoric' and strike a nuclear deal with world powers before the March 31 deadline expires. Iran and six world powers have reached tentative agreement on key parts of a deal sharply curtailing Tehran's nuclear ambitions, Western diplomats said in Lausanne, where negotiators are racing to nail down an accord by midnight Tuesday. If negotiations are not met by the end of March, the House plans to hit Iran with fresh nuclear sanctions. Doubt: White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said that Iran needs to 'send a clear signal' as to whether or not 'they are willing to make the serious commitments required' to finalize nuclear negotiations (file photo) 'We've been negotiating for more than a year and ultimately it's time for the Iranians to send a clear signal to the international community about whether or not they are willing to make the serious commitments required,' White House press secretary Josh Earnest told ABC's This Week. The Iranians must 'basically live up to their rhetoric, that they are not trying to acquire a nuclear weapon. So if they can make those commitments, they should be able to do that by the end of March,' he said. Separately, House Speaker John Boehner promised to move 'very quickly' to hit Iran with new sanctions if a nuclear deal collapses. 'Very quickly. Listen, the sanctions were working,' Boehner said on CNN's State of the Union. House Speaker John Boehner said that he plans to quickly hit Iran with fresh sanctions if the nuclear deal does not pull through by the end of March (file photo) He added: 'They would have never come to the table and, frankly, we should have kept the sanctions in place so that we could have gotten to a real agreement. 'And the sanctions are going to come and they're going to come quick.' Boehner added that he had 'serious doubts' about the ongoing talks in Switzerland. 'I've had serious doubts whether there could be an agreement and I still have serious doubts,' he said.

Summary: Iran and six world powers have reached a tentative agreement within Iran's nuclear ambitions . White House press secretary Josh Earnest said it's time for 'Iranians to send a clear signal' as to whether they're ready to make commitments . House Speaker John Boehner promised to move 'very quickly' to hit Iran with sanctions if a nuclear deal collapses .