Ants may be the perfect workers - they share chores, solve complex problems and work to the death without complaint. And now the behaviour and appearance of nature’s most diligent insect has been emulated in plastic and metal, with the creation of BionicANTS. German engineers have crafted machines that mimic the cooperative behaviour of a colony, because the robots can make individual decisions as well as work as a team. Scroll down for video . German engineers have crafted mechanical ants (shown) that mimic the cooperative behaviour of a colony because the robots can make individual decisions as well as work as a team . The robots (pictured), which are around the size of a human hand, have been developed by German engineering firm Festo . The robots, which are around the size of a human hand, have been developed by German engineering firm Festo. And they are capable of manoeuvring objects, hinting that such robots could one day replace humans as factory workers. The firm said: ‘For the first time, the cooperative behaviour of the creatures has also been transferred to the world of technology using complex control algorithms.’ The machines work together to complete difficult tasks, such as manipulating a large object, as real ants do in nature. They do this by using a stereo camera fitted in each robot’s head which helps an individual ant locate and identify target objects. An ant can then pick it up using serrated grippers below its head. Sensors enable an ant to be aware of its surroundings and the robotic insects communicate over a wireless network to coordinate their actions. The robots have plastic, 3D printed bodies with electric circuits printed on top, (pictured) while their legs and grippers are ceramic actuators which can bend precisely and easily using little energy . ‘Like their natural role models, the BionicANTs work together under clear rules,’ said Dr Ing Heinrich Frontzek, head of future concepts at the firm. ‘They communicate with each other and coordinate both their actions and movements. ‘Each ant makes its decisions autonomously, but in doing so is always subordinate to the common objective and thereby plays its part towards solving the task at hand.’ Amazon has launched a competition encouraging engineers to create its next generation of shelf-picking robots. Bots will battle it out at the ICRA conference in Seattle in May. 'The challenge combines object recognition, pose recognition, grasp planning, compliant manipulation, motion planning, task planning, task execution, and error detection and recovery,' Amazon said. Participating robots will earn points by locating products on shelves, retrieving them and putting them into cardboard boxes ready to be sent to customers. Points will be deducted for dropped or damaged good and the team that creates the winning robot will win $26,000 (£17,463). Amazon currently uses robots by Kiva Systems to fetch items so its human workforces doesn’t have to walk as far in its vast warehouses. But its machines can't pick and pack products yet. The robots have plastic, 3D printed bodies with electric circuits printed on top, New Scientist reported, while

Summary: German engineering firm Festo created the Bionic insects to improve factory robotics . Machines have cameras and sensors as well as 'grippers' to move objects . They can make independent decisions and work together as a team . Researchers say bionic insects could one day be used in place of humans in factories .


Rival fire brigades who turned up to tackle the same blaze started fighting over who should put it out - before police turned up and joined in the brawl. The conflict unfolded when firemen from Mexico's Heroic Fire Department and Ceda Fire Department were dispatched to deal with the brush fire in the capital Mexico City. But tempers frayed when both sides disagreed over who should deal with the situation and a fight broke out. Scroll down for video . Violence: Police arrived to break up a fight between rival fire brigades in Mexico City - only to end up becoming involved in the brawl . Passer-by Atanasio Rivas Matos, 25, who captured the conflict on his mobile phone, said: 'One of the groups of firemen started spraying the other group with water, who retaliated by throwing bricks at them. 'And then the police arrived.' But rather than calming the situation down, the appearance of the officers seemed to fuel the conflict and the firemen quickly turned on the police. Matos said: 'It was really bizarre. Flash point: Officers were brought in to ease tensions, but had to defend themselves after being attacked by fire fighters . 'The police were trying to separate the two groups when they came under attack from the firemen who started punching them, and then more policemen who turned up to stop the fighting were also attacked. 'It was like something out of a very bad comedy.' Now furious city officials have demanded an explanation. A spokesman for the council said: 'This was appalling behaviour from those we employ to safeguard the city. 'Instead of behaving like public officials they behaved like children in a playground. 'An investigation is underway and we will not stop until we have got to the bottom of what went on.' Meanwhile both fire brigades have blamed each other for the fracas and the attack on police. A police spokesman said: 'We are assisting the city in their investigation.'

Summary: Fight happened when fire fighters were sent to deal with Mexico City blaze . Heroic Fire and Ceda Fire crews fought over who should deal with incident . Police arrived to ease tensions - but were set upon by angry fire fighters . Furious city officials say the crews 'behaved like children in a playground'


Chile's president went to a hospital Saturday to meet with a 14-year-old girl who shocked the country by going on YouTube to plead for the leader to let doctors euthanize her because she is tired of her struggle with cystic fibrosis. The government quickly said no after the video began spreading on social media Thursday. A government statement said President Michelle Bachelet talked with Valentina Maureira and her father for more than an hour at the Catholic University hospital in the capital. Scroll down for video . President Michelle Bachelet, right, poses for a selfie with Valentina Maureira, who suffers from cystic fibrosis, at a hospital in Santiago, Chile . Officials did not release any information on what was said. But the government provided photographs of the visit, including one of Valentina taking a selfie with the president, who is also a pediatrician. Valentina grabbed attention after posting on YouTube a video that appeared to have been shot from a hospital bed. 'I urgently request to speak to the president because I'm tired of living with this illness,' said the teenager, whose older brother died at age 6 from the same disease. 'I want her approval so I can get a shot that will make me sleep forever.' Maureira, a 14-year girl who suffers cystic fibrosis and asked the Government for permission to die through a YouTube video, at the Clinic Hospital of Catholic University of Santiago de Chile . Cystic fibrosis damages multiple organs, especially the lungs, by causing recurrent infections that damage tissue. Valentina said she was frustrated by the lack of options and by how the disease had hurt her quality of life. On Thursday, presidential spokesman Alvaro Elizalde expressed sympathy for Valentina's plight, but stressed that Chilean law does not allow euthanasia. 'It's impossible not to be overcome by emotion with the girl's request; it's impossible to grant her wish,' Elizalde said. Chile's government on Thursday rejected a plea from 14-year-old Valentina Maureira (above) to be euthanized . In an interview with The Associated Press on Thursday, the girl's father, Fredy Maureira, said he supported his daughter's request, though he added that he 'cried through the night' after he first heard about her wish to die. 'This is so tough, but I have to respect her decision because she's the one who's suffering this illness,' Maureira said. Shortly after her video picked up attention online the Chile government rejected her plea. Presidential spokesman Alvaro Elizalde said Thursday that although 'it's impossible not to be overcome by emotion with the girl's request, it's impossible to grant her wish,' because it's not allowed under Chilean law. Elizalde said the health ministry was in contact with Maureira's family and was providing her psychological assistance as well as medical treatment. In a statement issued by the hospital, Castillo said she had been transferred out of the critical pediatric patient unit. 'Right now our therapeutic efforts are aimed at the recovery of her nutritional state and supporting her family,' he said. Scroll down for video . Maurerira suffers from cystic fibrosis, and watched

Summary: Chile's government on Thursday rejected a plea from 14-year-old Valentina Maureira to be euthanized . Maurerira suffers from cystic fibrosis, and watched her older brother die from the disease when he was just 6-years-old . She said in a video that she wanted 'a shot that will make me sleep forever'


Charmayne Maxwell, a member of the R&B group Brownstone in the 1990s, has died after a mysterious fall. Maxwell was attending a soccer game in Los Angeles when she fell. Her death has been described as an 'accident' by Danish media Her & Nu, which broke the news. The songstress was married to Danish music producer Carsten Soulshock and leaves behind a son named Nicolaj. Charmayne Maxwell, a member of the R&B group Brownstone in the 1990s, has died after a mysterious fall . Maxwell was attending a soccer game in Los Angeles when she fell. Her death has been described as an 'accident' by Danish media . Family members confirmed her death to Danish new sources and have taken to social media to mourn. On Twitter, Maxwell's brother Brandon wrote: 'Bad things happened to the most innocent people. My sister died in the most terrible way and I'm in so much pain right now.' 'I'd love to be with my nephew Nicolaj right now. I feel bad that he has to deal with the loss of his mother at such a young age.' Fellow Brownstone member Teisha Brown posted an old photograph of the girls performing on Instagram and wrote: 'I just need to be by you one more time on stage Max.' Family members, including Maxwell's brother Brandon, confirmed her death to Danish new sources and have taken to social media to mourn . The songstress was married to Danish music producer Carsten Soulshock and leaves behind a young son . Fellow Brownstone member Teisha Brown posted an old photograph of the girls performing on Instagram . Brownstone is best known for their 1995 hit singe If You Love Me, which won a Billboard music award and was nominated for a Grammy. The group was signed to Michael Jackson's MJJ Music record label. Maxwell and Soulshock were together for over 20 years. They met when Michael Jackson hired the producer to work with Brownstone.

Summary: Charmayne Maxwell was attending a match in Los Angeles . Her death has been described as an 'accident' by Danish media . She leaves behind her music producer husband Carsten Soulshock and a young son named Nicolaj . Brownstone's If You Love Me was a hit song in the mid-1990s and earned the girls a Grammy nomination .


Justine Miliband has dismissed the media storm around the 'two kitchens' debate by saying there is more important things in politics than their home. In an interview with The Guardian, the Labour leader's wife, known professionally as Justine Thornton, said that the media storm surrounding which kitchen she and her husband, Ed, used in their north London home was not what mattered in politics. 'Ed's grandad died because of politics. He met people who were assassinated because of politics,' she said. Small: Ed Miliband's 'functional kitchenette' was the smaller of his two kitchens, leading to claims they were trying to appear to live modestly . Spacious: The Prime Minister was pictured in his large kitchen chopping tomatoes, while chatting to BBC deputy political editor James Landale . 'There is a really, really serious side to politics and there is this other side. I just don't see the point in getting worried about it. 'Or you just have a sense of humour about it. At the end of the day, none of that is that important. There are really serious issues and it is down to people to make a choice about what they see as serious.' The great kitchen debate started after it emerged Ed Miliband, posing for a cup of tea with Justine, had plumped for the photograph in the smaller of his two kitchens. Hands-on: Justine Miliband, pictured here with Ed, say she is looking forward to talking to voters . He insisted he preferred his 'functional kitchenette' - complete with a hob, two ovens and a sink - while a family friend revealed it was mainly used for 'tea and quick snacks'. The bland room, painted white with a grey floor, looked cold and rather dingy compared to the kitchens at the Prime Minister's two homes. At home: Equipped with a hob, two ovens and a sink, the Miliband's second kitchen is said to be where they make 'tea and quick snacks' David Cameron's kitchen at his Oxfordshire home was seen as far more bright and airy, with plenty of room to prepare meals . But the environmental law barrister said the shade of the kitchen was not important, while pledging to take a more vocal position than than most leaders' wives. She said: 'I'm looking forward to getting out and talking to voters, and to first-time voters in particular.'

Summary: Justine said there was a serious side to politics and 'this other side' Debate started after Miliband's posed in smaller of their two kitchens . The environmental law barrister said she would take hand-on approach .


Her arm thrust out and pouting like a rapper, this is the moment that Michelle Obama showed off her dance moves during a toe-curling appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Challenged to show off her dance moves by Ms Degeneres, Mrs Obama gamely obliged and went on to pull shapes that wouldn't have shamed Rita Ora. Unfortunately for daughters Sasha and Malia, the appearance on Ellen, which airs on the 16th March, isn't the end of the 51-year-old's dancing ambitions. Toe-curling: Michelle Obama does her best Rita Ora during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show . Mrs Obama was appearing on the show to mark the fifth anniversary of her 'Let's Move!' initiative, which aims to encourage people to get out and do some exercise. As part of the campaign, the US First Lady revealed that she - and a party of helpers from So You Think You Can Dance - will be performing a routine to Uptown Funk on the front lawn of the White House during the annual Easter Egg Roll. This year's event, which will take place on the 6th April, is part of a tradition that dates back to 1878 when President Rutherford B. Hayes opened the White House gardens to local children. Although egg hunts are no longer part of the event, children are still invited for egg rolling on the lawn and a slap-up afternoon tea. Practising: According to Mrs Obama, she has been practising the dance routine for more than a year . All smiles: Ms DeGeneres, who says her style is 'street', also joined in with the dance routine . Repeating the trick: Mrs Obama will pull her dancing shoes on again during the annual Easter Egg Roll . 3.1 Phillip Lim cropped high waisted wide leg trouser pants at Saks Fifth Avenue . Shop the trousers at Saks . Visit site . America's fashionable first lady looks just as much at ease wearing ball gowns or a pair of pants and comfortable sneakers. At a recent appearance at the Ellen show, Michelle Obama paired a 3.1 Phillip Lim white wide leg pants with a black top and cropped jacket. Her outfit choice is obviously comfort driven, as she went on to show off her dance moves dancing to the catchy Uptown Funk song. Along with the trendy monochrome color palette, the always stylish Mrs Obama also embraced the white hot trend of wide leg pants. After many years of skinny pant dominance, the roomy silhouette is once again back in fashion. Just in time for the warmer weather, wear them with sneakers like Mrs O or go glam and pair them with high heels. Either way, these pants will turn heads on the streets. Check out our great selection of white wide leg pants. With designer as well as budget friendly options, you too could dance to Uptown Funk in these delectable pants. Halston Heritage Trousers at Bloomingdale's . Visit site . Chelsea 28 high rise wide leg pants . Visit site . Milly Cady pintuck pants (Now $241.50) Visit site .

Summary: Michelle Obama showed off her dance moves during a TV appearance . The 51-year-old pulled shapes that wouldn't have shamed Rita Ora . Had appeared on Ellen to promote her 'Let's Move!' initiative . Will repeat the performance during annual Easter Egg Roll on 5th April . Tradition dates back to 1878 and sees local children visit White House .


Matthew Gonzalez allegedly told police he communicated with his neighbor's dog prior to shooting his ex-girlfriend . Authorities say an Albuquerque man accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend on Tuesday told police his neighbor's dog told him to do it. KRQE-TV in Albuquerque reports that 48-year-old Matthew Gonzales told investigators that the dog gave him the advice after Gonzales saw his ex-girlfriend's status update on social media. Gonzales says he was angry about his ex-girlfriend announcing that she was single. According to court documents, Gonzales says the dog told him, 'you need to take care of this.' Police say Gonzales shot his ex-girlfriend during a struggle on Tuesday. According to court documents when police arrived they saw a woman lying on the ground with an apparent gunshot wound to her head. She was conscious when she arrived at the hospital and told the staff that her boyfriend arrived at her home that morning and was arguing with her. She then told police that because her family was at her home at the time she got into a car to discuss things with her ex-boyfriend so as not to upset them. She says that he drove her short distance and the next thing she remembered was that she was lying on the ground on the street. Court documents state that police discovered Matthew Gonzales at Legacy Church where he supposedly admitted to his pastor that he shot his ex-girlfriend. When police confronted Gonzales, he waived his Miranda Rights and said that his neighbour has a dog that communicates with him. He told police that he initially planned on ending his own life in front of his girlfriend so that she would 'know how he felt' about her single status on Facebook. Court documents; Court documents describe that struggle between Matthew Gonzales and his ex-girlfriend on Tuesday and reveals he believes his neighbor's dog told him to kill himself in front of his girlfriend . Planned suicide: Court documents reveal that Gonzales planned on killing himself but that he was later convinced by his boss to confess his sins to a pastor instead . Police say Matthew told them that he drove to his sister's house to borrow a gun and he took the gun to his ex-girlfriend’s house where he arrived unannounced. She and her 10-year-old daughter exited the house as he demanded and he insisted that his ex-girlfriend get into his car and that her daughter go to the neighbor's house. 'Don’t make me drag you into the car,' he reportedly said. He allegedly pulled a gun from his pocket and his ex-girlfriend fearfully obliged. Matthew told police that as he drove his girlfriend she was 'freaking out' and shaking. The court document states that when the ex-girlfriend saw Gonzales staring into oncoming traffic she opened the door and tried to get out of the car. Gonzales, with a gun in his right pocket, allegedly tried to grab her and he also discharged his gun one time. She fell to the ground. He then allegedly drove to the Mesa to commit suicide but

Summary: Matthew Gonzales told police he was angry about his ex-girlfriend announcing that she was single on social media . According to court documents, Gonzales says the dog told him, 'you need to take care of this' Police say Gonzales shot his ex-girlfriend during a struggle on Tuesday .


Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has admitted his failure to invest in the squad in January has left them desperately short of cover as they prepare to face Arsenal with just 13 senior players. Head coach John Carver appeared for Thursday's pre-match press conference with a 4-4-2 line-up of players unavailable to him. It read: Rob Elliot (thigh); Paul Dummett (knee), Fabricio Coloccini (suspended), Steven Taylor (Achilles) Massadio Haidara (knee); Rolando Aarons (hamstring), Cheick Tiote (knee), Mehdi Abeid (thigh), Siem de Jong (lung); Papiss Cisse (suspended), Facundo Ferreyra (back). John Carver revealed that Mike Ashley regrets not investing in the squad in the January transfer window . The Newcastle owner didn't invest in January despite sanctioning the sale of Davide Santon . And Carver says he has been left in a difficult position after United's hierarchy – Ashley and managing director Lee Charnley – decided to allow defenders Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa and Davide Santon to leave the club in January without bringing in replacements. 'The fact that Lee and Mike have acknowledged that (we are paying the price for not strengthening the squad) doesn't make me feel better, but at least people understand that's what has happened,' said Carver, whose side have won just one in six since the close of the window as he bids to win the job on a permanent basis. 'Now whether it was me or Alan Pardew, if he was still here, that would be the same situation. Mike Williamson and Daryl Janmaat (centre right) are the likely pairing for the upcoming Arsenal match . Captain Fabricio Coloccini (left) was sent off for a reckless lunge and will miss the next three games . 'I have got to deal with that situation and I will. What I won't do is give up on it, I won't think, 'Well, I've got all those people out, that's it, that's me done, I'm not going to get this job'.' And Carver says the board have already made assurances of significant investment in the summer. 'The squad needs to be stronger and they have acknowledged that to me - they know they have to invest,' he said. 'I have been part of it in the last few weeks and there are things in place. That's from the top. They've got to do something about it, and they know that.' Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa (right) is someone Newcastle could do with but he was sold to Roma in January .

Summary: John Carver revealed Mike Ashley regrets not investing in January . Newcastle have only 13 senior players fit for Arsenal on Saturday . Daryl Janmaat is to cover the centre back position for the coming weeks . Click here for all the latest Newcastle United news .


An Idaho woman who is suspected of beating a hunter's falcon to death with a beaded scarf after she saw it take down a duck is facing a misdemeanor charge that the pet's owner thinks is too lenient. Patti MacDonald, 60, of Hauser, was charged with beating or harassing an animal after authorities say she fractured the skull of an eight-year-old falcon named Hornet on January 7. Hornet's owner, Scott Dinger, said MacDonald should be charged with killing a protected species. Patti MacDonald of Hauser, Idaho, was charged with beating or harassing an animal after she allegedly beat a hunter's pet falcon (example pictured) to death with a beaded scarf in an effort to save a duck . Scott Dinger (seen with other falcon) thinks MacDonald's misdemeanor charge was not harsh enough . Dinger, who was hunting with Hornet at the time, was about 500 yards away when the bird of prey made a successful attack and landed with the duck. He said he was approaching the spot when he saw MacDonald's red Jeep Wrangler pull up. Hornet flew away but appeared injured and Dinger found him dead about an hour later, the Coeur d'Alene Press reported. The duck also died. According to Dinger, Hornet had been with humans since the day he was hatched. He said: 'They don't really know they are falcons. 'That was probably a part of his undoing because you could walk up to him and he wouldn't fly or try to get away.' The duck (example pictured) also died. MacDonald is facing up to six months in jail and a $5,000 fine . Dinger said it was tough to accept what happened because his bird was so young and falcons can live for about 30 years when they're with humans. He said: 'I had planned for Hornet to live longer than me.' Craig Walker, a regional conservation officer for the Idaho Fish and Game Department, said he received an anonymous call from a woman saying she tried to save a duck from a falcon. The phone system identified the caller as MacDonald. Walker wrote in a report: 'The woman later stated that she had been very upset about the duck being injured, but felt bad about injuring someone's pet, because she 'beat the crap out of it really hard.'" Kootenai County Prosecutor Barry McHugh said he reviewed Walker's report and determined the misdemeanor charge was appropriate. Beating or harassing an animal is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $5,000 for a first-time offender. Peregrine falcons were on the threatened and endangered species list, but they were removed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service in 1999. 'There are between 2,000 and 3,000 breeding pairs of American peregrine falcons in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.' according to the FWS. It's unclear if Hornet was a peregrine.

Summary: Authorities say Patti MacDonald fractured skull of a falcon named Hornet . The duck also died . Was charged with misdemeanor count of beating or harassing an animal . Hornet's owner said she should be charged with killing a protected species . If found guilty, MacDonald faces up to six months in jail and $5,000 in fines .


Jeremy Mathieu has quashed rumours that Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi could be on his way to Paris Saint Germain and is adamant the Argentine will stay put at the Nou Camp. At the turn of the year Messi's future at the Catalan giants was brought into question amid stories he was unhappy under boss Luis Enrique. However the forward - who is under contract until 2018 - has gone on to score 17 league goals for his club so far in 2015 and his colleague is convinced his heart remains well and truly placed in the Catalan capital. The prospect of Lionel Messi moving to Paris Saint Germain is 'impossible' according to Jeremy Mathieu . The France international said he cannot imagine Messi playing for any other club than the Catalan giants . 'Messi to PSG? Impossible,' Mathieu told RMC. 'I can't see Messi at any other club than Barcelona.' Barcelona are set to come face to face with Ligue 1 champions PSG in the Champions League quarter-finals next month. The La Liga leaders met with Laurent Blanc's men in the group stages and were beaten 3-2 at the Parc des Princes before winning the return clash 3-1 at the Nou Camp. However the former Valencia centre back is confident his team can get through to the last four of Europe's elite competition. 'It's a game like all others but it will very difficult because PSG have many qualities and great players too,' Mathieu said. 'We know them well and if we play as we did in the two games in the group stage, we'll go through. But we'll have to be at 100 per cent.' Messi and his Barcelona team-mates celebrate their victory over Real Madrid at the Nou Camp on Sunday . Mathieu was the surprise opening goalscorer in Sunday's El Clasico showdown, which his side emerged 2-1 victors over old rivals Real Madrid, and he believes the La Liga title is theirs to lose after the dramatic win that saw them move four points clear of Los Blancos at the top of the table. 'There are a lot of games to go and a lot of points left to play for,' he added. 'It is an advantage to have our destiny in our own hands but we'll have to win all of our games. It will be tough. Our April will be busy.'

Summary: Lionel Messi will not move to Paris Saint Germain, says Jeremy Mathieu . Messi was rumoured to be unhappy at the club at the turn of the year . Mathieu scored the opener in Sunday's El Clasico clash with Real Madrid . Barca face Ligue 1 title holders PSG in the Champions League next month . CLICK HERE for all the latest Barcelona news .


Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has claimed he has only love for his French footballing life, amid the fall-out from his outburst earlier this month. Ibrahimovic will face a French Football League (LFP) disciplinary commission hearing on April 9 over comments he made after PSG's 3-2 loss to Bordeaux on March 15. The Swede was at the time caught on camera saying: 'He's an a******. Play 15 years, never seen referee this s*** country. Don't even deserve PSG should be in this country. F****** too good for all of you. Should be happy they exist.' Zlatan Ibrahimovic swore loudly as he walked towards the changing room after PSG's defeat to Bordeaux . Ibrahimovic, during his rant, claimed France was 's***' but has now insisted that he likes the country . French sports minister Patrick Kanner had called on Ibrahimovic to apologise, which he later did in a social media post, and the mercurial forward has once again played down the impact of his rant. At a press conference ahead of Sweden's Euro 2016 qualifier against Moldova, Ibrahimovic, in quotes reported in the Swedish media, said: 'I like it in France. 'I would not have played there for so long and I would not have renewed my contract if I did not like it. All the others, all that b******t, they just want to pull me down from the top but I will not go. I like it on top. That's where I'll stay.' Ibrahimovic faces a disciplinary hearing over the comments he made after the Bordeaux game on March 15 . The Sweden striker has called for greater emphasis on referees, noting that they do not get punished . Ibrahimovic does, however, want a greater emphasis placed on referees, adding: 'We the players are punished, but not the referee.' While Ibrahimovic did score a hat-trick for PSG against Lorient in the last round of Ligue 1 fixtures before the international break, he is set to miss their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Barcelona after his sending off against Chelsea. His tackle on Oscar earned him a straight red, though PSG did progress in the end, but Ibrahimovic feels the Brazilian had played his part in the referee's decision. 'Play-acting does not belong in my world and I play to win,' Ibrahimovic said. 'I will do anything to win, but play-acting? Not that. 'It is out there, I do not know if it has become part of the game, but I hope not.'

Summary: Zlatan Ibrahimovic faces a disciplinary hearing over comments he made . The Paris Saint-Germain striker claimed France is a 's*** country' Ibrahimovic has since apologised and now insists 'I like it in France' The striker said: 'I would not have renewed my contract if I didn't like it'


Belgium survived a red card to captain Vincent Kompany as Marouane Fellaini's early goal was enough to beat Israel in their Euro 2016 qualifier. Fellaini finished well after Kompany's initial shot had been saved, with the Manchester City skipper sent off after the hour mark as he picked up a second yellow card for fouling Eran Zahavi. That dismissal was a boost for Belgium's Group B rivals Wales, with Kompany now suspended for the game in Cardiff in June. Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini scores the only goal of the game for Belgium as they win 1-0 . Manchester City and Belgium captain Vincent Kompany (left) is sent off for his side, but they still go on to win . Israel forward Ben Sahar (left) battles for the ball with Belgium's Toby Alderweireld (right) in Ramat Gan . Belgium and Wolfsburg midfielder Kevin de Bruyne (right) challenges Israel's Bibras Natcho (left) on Tuesday . Israel (4-4-2): Marciano, Dgani, Ben Haim, Gershon, Ben Harush (Barda 84), Natcho, Bitton, Yeini (Refaelov 67), Zahavi, Hemed (Ben Haim 45), Sahar . Subs not used: Harosh, Dasa, Shechter, Tawatha, Kayal, Bar Buzaglo, Kahat, Muanes, Haimov . Booked: Dgani, Yeini . Belgium (4-3-3): Courtois, Alderweireld, Kompany, Lombaerts, Vertonghen, Fellaini, Nainggolan (Origi 86), Witsel, De Bruyne, Benteke (Denayer 67), Hazard (Chadli 63) Subs not used: Ferreira-Carrasco, Mignolet, Gillet, Mertens, Deschacht, Dembélé, Batshuayi, Vanden Borre, Ciman . Booked: Alderweireld, Kompany, Vertonghen . Sent off: Kompany . Scorers: Fellaini 9 . Referee: Mark Clattenburg . The win took Belgium above Wales on goal difference and into top spot in the pool, though, with Fellaini scoring his third goal of the week to seal three points. The Manchester United man was on hand to turn home after Israel goalkeeper Ofir Marciano pushed out Kompany's effort following Kevin de Bruyne's deep free-kick. De Bruyne came close to doubling the Red Devils' lead, but could only drill his 25-yard effort wide, with Israel's first clear chance not coming until just before the break as Thibaut Courtois kept out Tomer Hemed's shot. Berbras Natcho and Zahavi both brought smart stops out of the Chelsea goalkeeper in the second half before Kompany was given his marching orders by Premier League referee Mark Clattenberg. Despite a numerical advantage, Israel could not find an equaliser as Ben Sahar, Natcho and Nir Biton came closest to rescuing a result for the hosts. Belgium almost made sure of the points, but Axel Witsel missed the target with a header and Toby Alderweireld's effort was not strong enough to beat Marciano. In the end it did not matter as Fellaini's solitary strike not only continued his own fine goalscoring form but also saw Marc Wilmot's side move to the head of the group. Israel midfielder Eran Zahavi (left) prepares to take on Belgium defender Nicolas Lombaerts (right) Zahavi (left) vies with Belgium midfielder Eden Hazard (right) on Tuesday night . Chelsea playmaker Hazard (left) carries the ball for Belgium as they edge a narrow Euro 2016 qualifier . Belgium and Southampton defender Alderweireld (right) slides in with a tackle on Tomer

Summary: Belgium secured a narrow win over Israel in a Euro 2016 qualifier . Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini scored their only goal . Vincent Kompany was sent off following two bookable offences by Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg .


An Egyptian couple horrified guests at their wedding by hiring fake jihadis to hijack the ceremony and force them in to a cage in a shocking imitation of the burning to death of a Jordanian pilot. The marriage ceremony was held in Menoufia, north of Cairo and saw masked men storm the venue and order the bride and groom to climb in to a cage at knife point. The only members of the wedding party who knew about the pretend 'attack' in advance were the groom, his best men and wedding photographer Ahmed Kassem - although the bride is said to have been told to expect something 'different' from the ceremony. It is unclear from the video whether the bride and groom are Muslim or Christian. Scroll down for video . Hijacked: The marriage ceremony was held in Menoufia, north of Cairo, and saw masked men storm the venue and order the bride and groom to climb in to a cage at knife point . Trapped: The fake jihadis took control of the ceremony and force the bride and groom in to a cage in a shocking imitation of the burning to death of a Jordanian pilot . Video footage of the ceremony shows one of the groom's knife-wielding best men wearing a black balaclava and religious song - known as a nasheed - that has previously featured prominently in genuine Islamic State propaganda videos. Having stormed the stage, the men force the couple to climb in to a cage in a chilling imitation of the ISIS video that showed Jordanian pilot Mu'ath Al Kassasbeh being burnt alive earlier this year. Once inside the cage the couple stand up and dance while guests clap and cheer them on. Not everybody was enamoured by the proceedings, however, with the Youm7 newspaper reporting that several of the wedding guests mistakenly thought it was a genuine terrorist attack. It is believed that even the bride was unaware at what the groom had planned, and that the only people aware of the 'attack' in advance were the best men playing the roles of jihadis, and the photographer, who had been ordered to make sure everything was caught on camera. The only members of the wedding party who knew about the pretend 'attack' in advance were the as yet unnamed groom, his best men and wedding photographer Ahmed Kassem. The bride was not aware . Once inside the cage the couple stood up and danced while guests clapped and cheered them on . Having stormed the stage, the men force the couple to climb in to a cage in a chilling imitation of the ISIS video that showed Jordanian pilot Mu'ath Al Kassasbeh being burnt alive earlier this year (pictured) The ISIS-themed wedding came just weeks after the burning to death of Mu'ath al-Kassasbeh in the terror group's power base Raqqa. Shortly afterwards ISIS militants paraded dozens of captured Peshmerga fighters in simular metal cages through the streets of northern Iraq. Last month ISIS terrorists in Libya carried out the mass beheading of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians

Summary: Groom convinced best men to pretend to be ISIS terrorists at his wedding . He had told wife-to-be to expect something 'different' at their ceremony . Masked, knife-wielding men forced the couple in to a cage in a shocking imitation of the murder of Jordanian pilot Mu'ath Al Kassasbeh . Couple then started dancing in the cage to the claps and cheers of guests . Some of the wedding party mistakenly thought it was a genuine attack .


The chairman of the House Oversight Committee is issuing subpoenas to two Secret Service agents who witnessed an episode in which two allegedly intoxicated agency officials drove through a secure area at the White House, interrupting a bomb investigation. Oversight Committee head Jason Chaffetz said the agents can shed light not only on the March 4 incident, 'but also on why the Secret Service appears to be systemically broken and in desperate need of both leadership and reform.' Chaffetz had asked Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy to allow four agents and officers to testify at a hearing last week on the March 4 incident. Clancy declined the request and instead testified as the sole witness. Scroll down for video . The chairman of the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Jason Chaffetz, is issuing subpoenas to two Secret Service agents who witnessed an episode in which two allegedly intoxicated agency officials drove through a secure area at the White House, interrupting a bomb investigation . Chaffetz had asked Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy to allow four agents and officers to testify at a hearing last week on the March 4 incident. Clancy declined the request and instead testified as the sole witness. Clancy is pictured here at the hearing . The committee is trying to get to the bottom of allegations that two senior agents had been drinking when they drove into the area and nudged a construction barrier with their vehicle as they intruded on the investigation of a suspicious item. Chaffetz said the committee's top priority in its review of the incident is to ensure that the Secret Service keeps the president and his family safe. But he also wants the agency to be transparent. The Republican lawmaker said Department of Homeland Security, the parent organization of the Secret Service, 'requested that information remain secret and be kept from Congress and the American people.' 'Those restrictions are unacceptable. Under such restrictions, the Committee cannot perform its essential duties to evaluate and propose much-needed legislative reforms for this troubled agency,' Chaffetz said. Clancy has been criticized for the agency's handling of the incident and has complained that he was not told about it for five days, which he called unacceptable. He said he only learned about the misbehavior from discussions about an anonymous email that was circulating within the agency. The email described the off-duty agents as 'both extremely intoxicated' and confused about the investigation activity. It said uniformed Secret Service officers at the scene 'were going to arrest both of them, but the UD (Uniform Division) watch commander said not to.' Because Clancy was not made aware of the incident for several days, he was unable to keep surveillance footage that could have shed further light on the matter from being destroyed. It is Secret Service policy to toss out tapes after 72 hours. The only videos that remain from the night in question are those taken of the investigation into the suspected bomb and they do not give a complete picture of what happened after the agents bumped into the barrier.

Summary: Committee is trying to get to the bottom of the March 4 incident in which two agents drove into a secure area and nudged a construction barrier . Allegedly drunk agents intruded on the investigation of a suspicious item . Oversight's chairman, Jason Chaffetz, had asked the Secret Service Director to allow four agents and officers to testify at a hearing . He's now handing out subpoenas because agency 'requested that information remain secret and be kept from Congress' and the public . 'Chairman Chaffetz's assertion that this department has been "uncooperative" is simply wrong,' said the Homeland Security chief .


Pets might soon be able to use pot under a bill introduced on Tuesday in the Nevada Legislature. Democratic Senator Tick Segerblom is sponsoring the measure that would allow animal owners to get marijuana for their pet if a veterinarian certifies the animal has an illness that might be alleviated by the drug. Segerblom said he's concerned that some animals might have adverse reactions, but 'you don't know until you try,' he said. Pot for pets: Companion Cannabis, by Holistic Therapeutics, a Marijuana medicinal tincture for dogs and cats is displayed at La Brea Compassionate Caregivers, a medical marijuana dispensary in Los Angeles . Some veterinarians who have given cannabis to sick and dying pets say it has relieved their symptoms, although the substance hasn't been proven as a painkiller for animals. Los Angeles veterinarian Doug Kramer told The Associated Press in 2013 that pot helped ease his Siberian husky's pain during her final weeks, after she had surgery to remove tumors. Kramer said cannabis helped his dog, Nikita, gain weight and live an extra six weeks before she was euthanized. 'I grew tired of euthanizing pets when I wasn't doing everything I could to make their lives better,' Kramer told the AP. 'I felt like I was letting them down.' The proposal is in its earliest stages and faces several legislative hurdles before it could become law. Experimental medicine: Comapany Canna Companion claims that medical marijuana helped Kaley the cat who was suffering from arthritis pain . The pot-for-pets provision of SB372 is part of a larger bill that would overhaul the state's medical marijuana law, removing penalties for drivers who have marijuana in their blood and requiring training for pot-shop owners. Segerblom said he added the provision after being approached by a constituent. Senator Mark Manendo, a fellow Democrat and animal rights advocate, said he hadn't heard of the practice of giving marijuana to animals and is concerned about its safety. 'That gives me pause,' he said. 'Alcohol is bad, chocolate is bad for dogs.' His own dog died in his arms at age 15, and the experience was difficult and emotional, he said. New bill: Democratic Sen. Tick Segerblom is sponsoring the measure that would allow animal owners to get marijuana for their pet if a veterinarian certifies the animal has an illness that might be alleviated by the drug . But 'I don't know if I would've given him marijuana,' Manendo said. According to the website for Canna Companion,one of several existing marijuana supplement companies for pets, the drug is able to help pets with joint pain, anxiety, digestive issues, end of life care, neurological function, and immune system function. Dr. Sara Brandon ans Licensed Veterinarian Lisa Anderson turned to medical marijuana after traditional medicine failed to help their own pain and health issues and they turned to hemp supplements. Canna Companion is not intended for human digestion but rather is a hemp supplement infused with other vitamins they say they've successfully used to treat animals . One of those pets is Kaley the cat who once suffered

Summary: Democratic Sen. Tick Segerblom is sponsoring the measure that would allow animal owners to get marijuana for their pet . Segerblom said he's concerned that some animals might have adverse reactions, but 'you don't know until you try,' he said . According to Canna Companion, the drug is able to help pets with joint pain, anxiety, digestive issues, end of life care, and neurological function .


Dolce & Gabbana have come under fire again, this time for an ad that depicts the gang rape of a woman. Just days after designers Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce called children born through IVF 'synthetic,' critics of the brand have publicized the brand's highly controversial Spring/Summer 2007 campaign ad that showed a woman being restrained by a bare-chested man as a group of men in various states of undress look on. The advertisement was banned from being used in Italian publications after it ran several times when it was determined that it 'offended the dignity of the woman,' and pulled in the United States after running just once in an issue of Esquire. When the ad was first pulled in Spain, the design duo referred to the people of that country as 'a bit backward.' Scroll down for video . Dolce & Gabbana have come under fire again, this time for a 2007 ad that depicts the gang rape of a woman who is being restrained as a group of men look on (above) The duo also depicted a group sex scene featuring all men in another ad that was slightly more graphic, though the man was not being restrained (above) An ad from the same campaign shot that featured the men dressed and in which the woman was not restrained did run in magazines (above) Publicist Kelly Cutrone posted the ad to her Twitter account on Sunday, writing; 'I GUESS SIMULATING GANG BANGS ARE FINE - BUT IVF AND SAME SEX MARRIAGE ARE NOT - LIFE ACCORDING TO @dolcegabbana.' The ad actually features one of Cutrone's former costars on the MTV reality series The City, model Adam Senn. The duo also depicted a group sex scene featuring all men in another ad that was slightly more graphic, though the man, unlike the woman, was not being restrained. Dolce said in the most recent issue of Panoroma magazine; 'You are born and you have a father and a mother. At least it should be like that. 'That's why I'm not convinced by what I call chemical children, synthetic babies. 'They are wombs for hire, semen chosen from a catalogue. And then you have to explain to these children who their mother is.' This after the men chose motherhood as the theme of their Fall/Winter 2015 fashion show held earlier this month in Milan. Parents of IVF babies, among them Elton John, Al Roker, and Ricky Martin, came out against the two following these statements, as did celebrities including Victoria Beckham and Courtney Love. Kelly Cutrone (left) posted the old ad on her Twitter, attacking Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce (right) John wrote on Instagram following then incident; 'How dare you refer to my beautiful children as "synthetic". And shame on you for wagging your judgemental little fingers at IVF - a miracle that has allowed legions of loving people, both straight and gay, to fulfil their dream of having children. 'Your archaic thinking is out of step with the times, just like your fashions. I shall never wear Dolce and Gabbana

Summary: Dolce & Gabbana have come under fire for a 2007 ad that depicts the gang rape of a woman who is being restrained as a group of men look on . Publicist Kelly Cutrone posted the ad on Twitter, noting; 'I guess simulating gang bangs are fine - but IVF and same sex marriage are not' The ad was ultimately pulled soon after it ran back in 2007, though the duo referred to people who were offended as 'a bit backward' This just days after designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana were attacked when they called IVF babies 'synthetic' Parents of IVF babies, inclduing Elton John and Ricky Martin, came out against the design duo . Dolce said that the comment was taken out of context, noting that all families are 'legitimate'


It may not have the slick design of Apple's Watch - or the extortionate price tag - but Microsoft is hoping its Band fitness tracker and watch will rival the likes of Fitbit as well as the Moto 360. The Band features sensors that track distance, pulse rate, calories, sleep quality and even UV exposure, and it doubles up as a smartwatch to show notifications. It was released in the US last year but was only available in Microsoft Stores in select locations. Now its is available to pre-order in the UK and goes on general sale on 15 April. Scroll down for video . The Microsoft Band features sensors that track distance, pulse rate, calories, sleep quality and even UV exposure, and it doubles up as a smartwatch to show notifications. It was released in the US last year in select stores but is now available to pre-order in the UK. It goes on general sale on 15 April . The wrist-worn device has 10 smart sensors inside the band and a colourful touchscreen. In addition to tracking activity, it also offers guided workouts tailored to a user's exercise goals and GPS route mapping so users can see where they have run or cycled. 'Microsoft Band makes it easier to reach your fitness goals. You can track your daily physical activity and review your stats with a glance at your wrist,' said the Washington-based company. 'Just like a personal trainer, Microsoft Band guides you to improved wellness by constantly learning about you, your current fitness level, and your future needs.' It doesn't let users make phone calls from the device, but like other smartwatches such as the Moto 360, they can read texts, emails, social media updates and see other notifications. The Microsoft Band (pictured) contains built-in GPS and 24-hour heart rate monitoring. It doesn't let users make phone calls, but like other smartwatches such as the Moto 360, they can read texts, emails, social media updates and see other notifications on the touchscreen . But unlike other smartwatches on the market, the Band's battery life lasts more than two days - despite having a coloured screen, vibrations and is monitoring heart rate constantly. The wrist-worn device (pictured left) works alongside a health app called Microsoft Health (shown on various devices) But unlike other smartwatches on the market, the Band's battery life lasts more than two days - despite having a coloured screen, vibrations and is monitoring heart rate constantly. And all of these features, stats and notifications can be customised on the Microsoft Health app that isn't tied to Microsoft's Windows Phone and works across Android and iOS as well. However, the Cortana personal assistant feature is only available for people using a Windows 8.1 device. Through Microsoft Health, all of the data is stored in the cloud and can be given to doctors, physiotherapists or used for other clinical reasons. Fitness functions: The band is primarily a fitness band. It features smart sensors that monitor pulse rate, measure calorie burn and track sleep quality. The device also offers workouts

Summary: Band tracks distance, pulse, calories, sleep quality and even UV exposure . It doubles up as a smartwatch to show Facebook posts, texts and emails . Band was released in the US last year but was only sold in Microsoft Stores . It is now available to pre-order in the UK and goes on sale on 15 April . The Band's battery life lasts more than two days - despite having a coloured screen, vibrations and is monitoring heart rate constantly . All of these features can be customised on the Microsoft Health app . This app is available across Windows Phone, Android, iOS and on desktop .


A beach hut that was described by a luxury lifestyle magazine as 'too lush for words' has gone on sale for £1.25million, despite attracting bitter complaints from local residents. The property, which is located in Coldingham Bay in the Scottish Borders comes with four double bedrooms with sea views and terraces, an entrance hallway and open plan kitchen, dining and living area with sliding doors. Since it was constructed it has received praise from fans of modern architecture, with Luxe magazine calling it 'too lush for words' in a July review. Scroll down for video . Picturesque: The beach hut sits on top of a hill in Coldingham Bay, in the Scottish Borders, and has four double bedrooms all with sea views . Stunning: The property has an open-plan dining, living and kitchen space with doors that open out on to a balcony overlooking the Noth Sea . Controversial: The home was described by luxury lifestyle magazine Luxe as 'too lush for words', but has caused fury among locals who say it is out of character with other beach huts, some of which are 100 years old . Luxury: Each of the four bedrooms has its own terrace, and the property sits in landscaped gardens which extend up and down the hill . However, as the property was built on the site of an old wooden beach hut, and is surrounded by other wooden huts some of which are 100 years old, it has attracted the ire of locals who say it is 'out of keeping' with the area. One Tripadvisor review of the area by Sandra L reads: 'This lovely spot is overlooked by an absolute monstrosity of a building - a carbuncle is the only suitable description. 'How this ever got planning permission is a mystery! My memory is of the chalet belonging to the Haven, a wooden building with a corrugated iron roof. I know we must move with the times, but I think this building is a big mistake and spoils the whole beach area.' However, spokesperson for property management company Sanderson Young, who are dealing with all enquiries called the property ‘one of the most unique, rare and impressive beach houses available within the United Kingdom’. The home is set into landscaped grounds which extend up and down the hillside. The property can also be rented out for £3,000 for seven nights during peak holiday season. Pricey: According to the estate agents handling the sale, at peak season the owners of this house could collect £3,000 per week in rent . Problems: One Tripadvisor review of the bay brands the property a 'carbuncle', adding: 'How this ever got planning permission is a mystery' Anger: The building used to be on the site of an old wooden hut that served as accommodation for staff at a nearby Haven hotel . Holiday rental website coastalretreats.co.uk still have the property advertised to rent and describe it as:'An extraordinary piece of landmark architecture using glass, steel, welsh slate and iroko wood in a stunning location'. A local business owner added: 'Just

Summary: Four bedroom home with open plan kitchen, diner and living space built on site of old wooden beach hut . Has been praised by lifestyle magazines, with a Luxe review branding it 'too lush for words' back in July . However locals say it is out of keeping with the rest of the beach huts, some of which are 100 years old .


Nigel Pearson has been caught on camera appearing to swear at a journalist after taking issue with a line of questioning. The Leicester City manager was picked up on microphone seeming to call the reporter a ‘p****’ under his breath as his press conference following the 0-0 draw with Hull City ended. Pearson was annoyed about a question over Steve Bruce’s claim Leicester’s players crowded referee Jon Moss in an attempt to get Alex Bruce sent off for a tackle on Riyad Mahrez. VIDEO: Scroll down to watch Nigel Pearson's outburst . Nigel Pearson fixes a reporter with a stare during a tetchy exchange after the draw with Hull . After concluding the press conference, Pearson muttered 'waxing away, my a***' under his breath . He was then further angered by the suggestion his team’s season was ‘waxing or waning’ with ten games left and seven points separating Leicester from safety. ‘Waxing or waning, f****** hell. My a***,’ Pearson is heard saying as he finishes his press conference at the King Power Stadium. As he gets up he appears to utter the word: ‘P****.’ Pearson was irked at his players being accused of intimidating the officials given his stance on such matters. Pearson does not countenance such dark arts. In a December interview he said: 'People who are more cynical-minded might say I’m naive. 'There is a concern at the Premier League about the number of times that is happening. I hope my players don’t start doing it. 'There’s a difference between being streetwise and using intimidation of officials as a vehicle to win. I’d never cheat to win.' He is fiercely protective of his squad and, in any case, replays showed only a couple put their arms up in appeal with the same number of Hull players arguing the opposite. The Leicester manager then seemed to call the journalist a 'p****' for the line of questioning . Pearson looks frustrated during another game where his Leicester side failed to win . It is a third controversial incident for Pearson this season. In December he was banned from the dugout for one game and fined £10,000 for telling a supporter to ‘f*** off and die’ after receiving sustained abuse. In February he was involved in a touchline exchange with James McArthur as the pair fell together. Pearson jokingly throtted the Crystal Palace midfielder then held onto his shirt as he attempted to rejoin play. The next day brought Pearson’s phantom sacking, when Leicester owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha is believed to have wanted to bring the axe before his son Aiyawatt counselled against. Bruce’s comments ultimately triggered the exchange on Saturday evening. The Hull manager said: ‘There is a raging debate about Chelsea in midweek. I’ve seen everybody surround Alex for a red card for his challenge. ‘For me it is a perfectly decent challenge I would expect a centre-half to make. The reason we enjoy the Premier League is its honesty and integrity and if we’re going to go down the route of every other league jumping around, whinging, trying to get people

Summary: Leicester are bottom of the Premier League with no wins since January . Journalist asked Nigel Pearson whether his side were 'waxing away' Pearson responded angrily, before ending the press conference . The Leicester boss muttered 'waxing or waning, f****** hell, my a***' As he moved away it seems Pearson also called the reporter a 'p****' Pearson was given a one-game ban in December for swearing at a fan . Leicester manager also got in trouble for appearing to choke an opponent .


Host commentator . That's it from Sportsmail's live El Clasico Q&A. Thanks for following and thank you for some brilliant questions. Until next time! Pete Jenson: A lot depends on who makes a move and on how much they are willing to pay. If a club bid £90million for Bale or £65m for Ronaldo (bearing in mind he is 30), I think Real Madrid would consider it. Ronaldo because it would make economic sense and Bale because it would not be unpopular with Real supporters. They definitely won’t sell both! And quite possible both will stay but it will be an interesting summer, especially if they win nothing and supporters are demanding an overhaul of the squad. Pete Jenson: The better players were in playing the Clasico and yet the best goal of the six that were scored came at Anfield from Juan Mata. I enjoyed both games. There were away fans in the Liverpool vs Manchester United game – that is something that is always missing from a Clasico. Pete Jenson: Fair assessment, yes. Ronaldo was as motivated as I’ve seen him recently. Perhaps a week of talk about Messi being the greatest ever had contributed to that. He also helped set the tone of the first half with the at run at Alves as soon as he got the ball. He took his goal well and was one of those Madrid players who didn’t deserve to be on the losing side. Messi had a strange night. He seemed to be staying out on Marcelo’s wing because that is where there is usually plenty of space. But Madrid pressed so well he didn’t see a great deal of the ball. He certainly didn’t run the game as he did against Manchester City. But I agree once Modric and Kroos had faded in the second half he began to impose himself. Pete Jenson: It was the 42nd Clasico he’d played some part in – no Barcelona player has played in more. What he always contributed was calm. By Spanish football standards Barça vs Madrid games are usually very frenetic and yet he always seemed to have an extra second of time and a extra yard of space. He’ll come back to this fixture as Barcelona manager one day, you can count on it. Pete Jenson: The most shameful thing about it is that we have seen incidents in recent years of players collapsing on the pitch and sometimes even dying. So to feign serious injury is pretty unforgivable. I don’t mind the roll-over-ten-times merchants so much because it has a certain comic value, but the hand over the face when actually you’ve just been hit in the shoulder is very tiresome. Pete Jenson: He was poor in the first half and it was his miss just before Ronaldo equalised that made the game such a contest. He improved in the second half but I think sometimes the more frenetic and physical the game the more he tends to just get bumped around the pitch. You have to give him some credit for

Summary: Barcelona earn 2-1 victory against La Liga rivals Real Madrid . Pete Jenson answered your questions in our live Q&A . Gareth Bale is unhappy at Real Madrid . Luis Suarez has cut out his play-acting since move to Spain . Carlo Ancelotti is under pressure and looking for return to England . READ: Gareth Bale slammed by Spanish press after El Clasico loss . READ: Five things we learned from El Clasico .


Arsene Wenger has confirmed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will miss up to four weeks with a hamstring injury. As Sportsmail revealed on Tuesday, Oxlade-Chamberlain will miss a clutch of Arsenal's fixtures - including next week's Champions League clash against Monaco - after suffering a hamstring strain in Monday's win over Manchester United. Speaking ahead of Arsenal's Premier League clash against West Ham, Wenger said: 'It's a hamstring injury. He'll be out for three to four weeks. Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will be out of action for 'three to four weeks' Oxlade-Chamberlain suffered a hamstring injury during Arsenal's 2-1 FA Cup win against Manchester United . 'It's frustrating for him but he's played more games this season than before. He's shown his importance.' The Gunners star will also be unavailable for England's double-header against Lithuania and Italy at the end of the month. Wenger also confirmed Jack Wilshere, who is recovering from ankle injury, will not be available for Roy Hodgson to pick next week. He added: 'It's very difficult to say when he (Wilshere) will be back. We have to respect his recovery.' Meanwhile, Wenger has confirmed Hector Bellerin is in line to sign a new long-term contract at the Emirates Stadium, as Sportsmail revealed on Thursday. The 21-year-old midfielder has 'shown his importance' to the team, believes the Arsenal boss . Wenger was unable to put a time frame on Jack Wilshere's (right) return to action . The French boss also confirmed Hector Bellerin (right) is in line to sign a new long-term contract . Club captain Mikel Arteta is set to resume full training following an ankle injury suffered at the end of November, and is expected to be in contention again at the start of April. Arteta, 32, is out of contract in the summer, and is expected to agree a one-year extension. 'Normally I would like him to stay on, yes. He has a huge experience and is very important in the squad,' said Wenger, who also confirmed full-back Hector Bellerin was set for a new long-term deal. Arsenal can cement their place in the top four of the Barclays Premier League with victory over West Ham, who have slipped down to mid-table. Mikel Arteta is set to resume full training following an ankle injury suffered at the end of November . 'The mood is good as you can imagine, but focused as well because we know that every single game is a decisive game now, said Wenger, whose side head to Monaco next week looking to overturn a 3-1 first leg deficit. 'Every year it (making the top four) gets more difficult because you have more teams who can compete for it, and in future years it will be even harder. 'It is an important part to have a good mixture between focus and composure, that is not easy to find because the tension can be too big.'

Summary: Arsene Wenger reveals Alex Oxlade-Chamberlian will miss 'three to four weeks' with hamstring injury . Oxlade-Chamberlain suffered a hamstring injury during FA Cup clash against Manchester United . Wenger also confirms Jack Wilshere is still unavailable for selection . Arsenal face Premier League clash against West Ham United on Saturday . READ: Arsenal stars Mesut Ozil, Olivier Giroud and co talk fashion . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .


It is a common problem for airlines, ferries and cruise ships - how do you make passengers pay attention to the safety briefing? Condor Ferries believes it has found the solution, producing a video complete with a rapping captain and dancing staff that certainly attracts attention. Doing away with the monotone yet informative messages usually portrayed in safety briefings, the Portsmouth-based company said it wanted to inject some 'fun' into this year's offering. But not everybody is a fan, with some commentators saying they would prefer to jump overboard than listen to the song. The captain introduces the rap for a very different safety demonstration . Condor Ferries have produced the safety rap as part of their 'Good Times' branding . Slightly out of sync and with some incredibly cringeworthy dance moves, the video seems to have done the trick and has already been viewed nearly 20,000 times since it was posted on YouTube several days ago. The video begins with a captain sporting blue sunglasses and some questionable moves as he announces: 'To ensure you have good times on board, please listen up to the following safety message from Condor Ferries.' It's soon time for the crew to get involved as they raise their hands in the air singing, 'life jackets, life jackets, they're right beneath your seat.' The pair then instruct those watching how to operate the life jacket. 'It clips together so easily just listen for the click,' sings the female. 'That means you've done it properly and you look so very hip.' That may be a matter of opinion. The steward raps how to fix the life jacket on and blow the whistle, all out of sync . All you have to do is just 'listen for the click' says the stewardess, and that means you've done it right . The male then takes the lead when notifying of where the emergency exits are, complete with some cringeworthy dance moves that involve bouncing on the spot and hilarious hand signals. But it only gets worse. It's back to the captain, as he comes into shot singing 'now ladies, hey ladies,' while making what can only be described as an 'uncomfortable' facial expression. However, rather than flirting, he is simply advising that 'sharp objects can't go on our slides, so leave those heels behind.' The steward then bounces on the spot and uses amusing hand gestures to warn of the emergency exits . The emergency slide is then shown, at least in graphic form, as the stewardess demonstrates how, well, to slide down it. The video then uses graphics to show how the staff can help passengers from wheeling their luggage, to using a resuscitator and defibrillator, as 'you name it, we have it.' The star of the show then comes back, the captain, as he sings: 'So who would have thought that the Condor could bust out such good rhymes?' The video is being broadcast on all sailings between Poole and the Channel Islands. He's back! The captain then makes a somewhat unnerving re-appearance as he warns ladies

Summary: Hilarious and out-of-sync video shows a captain and two members of staff . Trio run through the safety aspects of ferry travel with a 'rap' Video has been ridiculed by viewers online, with one saying they would 'jump in the harbour if this is for real' Is part of Condor's new #GoodTimes campaign and branding exercise .


Several inspiring actors have sent raunchy photos of themselves to a scammer who tricked them into believing they were applying for roles as 'busty wenches' on Pirates of the Caribbean Five. The women had responded to a legitimate casting call from Bud Hopes Casting on the Gold Coast calling for busty females to work as extras on the Hollywood blockbuster. But some were then targeted by a scammer who created an almost identical email address to trick the women into sending revealing images of their breasts. Scroll down for video . Several inspiring actors have sent raunchy photos of themselves to a scammer who tricked them into believing they were applying to a Gold Coast casting agency to appear in Pirates of the Caribbean . The scammer asked the women to send photos and videos directly to the email address telling them to show off their assets and there was 'no such thing as showing too much'. The email address was the same as the casting agency's legitimate contact, but was missing just one letter - an 's'. Shiloh Maree, a Brisbane-based actor, told Seven News she jumped at the opportunity to work on the fifth instalment of Pirates of the Caribbean starring Johnny Depp. The 22-year-old sent a video flaunting her cleavage before realising the 'agent' was fake. 'It's not a good feeling, I've been taken advantage of,' she said. 'It's sickening how someone out there is doing this.' The women had responded to this legitimate casting call from Bud Hopes Casting on the Gold Coast calling for busty females to work as extras on the Hollywood blockbuster . Some women, including 22-year-old Shiloh Maree, were targeted by the scammer who created an almost identical email address to trick them into sending revealing images of their breasts . Casting agent Bud Hopes took to his company's Facebook page to confirm casting had finished and shed light on the fake email address. 'We would like to flag that the following email budhopecasting@gmail.com is in no way affiliated with Bud Hopes Casting,' he wrote. 'Any correspondence with this email address is in no way connected with Bud Hopes Casting or the castings we have listed.' The original casting call from Bud Hopes asked for busty, Caucasian women with a D-FF bra size. Casting agent Bud Hopes took to his company's Facebook page to confirm casting had finished and shed light on the fake email address .

Summary: Scammer tricked inspiring actors into sending photos of their breasts . Women were responding to legitimate advert for Pirates of the Caribbean . Gold Coast agent called for 'busty wenches' for blockbuster film . Scammer created almost identical email address and asked for photos . Shiloh Maree, from Brisbane, sent a video of her cleavage to scammer .


Jamie Foxx has been accused of transphobia after making fun of Bruce Jenner and his reported gender transition into becoming a woman. The actor made the inappropriate comment while hosting the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium in LA on Sunday. He said: 'We have some groundbreaking performances here too tonight. We got Bruce Jenner, will be here doing some musical performances. He’s doing a his and her duet all by himself.' Scroll down for video . Inappropriate: Jamie Foxx has been accused of transphobia after making fun of Bruce Jenner's (right) reported gender transition at the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on Sunday. Foxx pictured on the left giving his monologue at the Sunday ceremony . A picture of Bruce Jenner flashed above Foxx the moment that he made the joke in front of the audience Sunday night . Speaking out: Perez Hilton lead a barrage of comments on Twitter accusing Foxx of being transphobic . Jamie then added: 'Look, I’m just busting your balls while I still can.' Although Bruce has still yet to publicly discuss his rumored gender reassignment, it didn't stop host Foxx from receiving a backlash on Twitter over his remarks. Perez Hilton was first to tweet complaining: 'Boo! Shame on you #iHeartAwards for allowing @iamjamiefoxx to be transphobic on national television! Those #BruceJenner jokes were wrong!!!'. What he said: 'We have some groundbreaking performances here too tonight. We got Bruce Jenner, will be here doing some musical performances. He’s doing a his and her duet all by himself.' Foxx pictured above in some eccentric costumes from the Sunday ceremony . According to a photo released before the event, Jenner's daughter Kylie was supposed to be in the audience Sunday night. It's unclear if she showed up, since she wasn't pictured on the red carpet Sunday night . Transition: Bruce Jenner - pictured in LA earlier this month - is reportedly undergoing gender reassignment surgery . Another Twitter user wrote: 'That transphobic joke about Bruce Jenner was not necessary & not funny at all #iHeartRadioMusicAwards.' Jenner's daughter Kylie was reportedly supposed to be attending the awards with her rapper boyfriend Tyga, according to a picture posted before the event which showed placecards with their names attached to chairs at the venue. However, it's unclear if she showed up to the event since Kylie wasn't spotted on the red carpet Sunday night. Daily Mail Online reached out to iHeartMedia and the production company which puts on the annual awards, Done + Dusted, for comment about the joke but we did not receive an immediate response. Despite not commenting publicly, there have been various reports about Bruce's transition, and that he has the full support of his children. A source close to the family recently told People that his sons Burt, Brandon and Brody are giving their dad their blessing, as well as step daughter Kim Kardashian. However, Kendall Jenner recently denied that she spoke about her father's transition, after a publication claimed she had said she would 'always love' Bruce whether

Summary: The actor/musician made the unsavory joke at the beginning of the award ceremony Sunday night in Los Angeles . Though unnamed sources close to the Kardashian family have reported Jenner is transitioning to a woman, he has not publicly confirmed rumors .


Fernando Torres has likened his struggles during his time at Chelsea as to 'swimming with wet clothes on'. The striker had a torrid time at Stamford Bridge following his £50million move from Liverpool, scoring just 20 Premier League goals over three-and-a-half years before being sent out on loan to AC Milan last summer. Torres failed to impress at the San Siro and, after the Italian club bought him outright, they loaned him to Atletico Madrid where he is yet to score in nine La Liga appearances, though he has scored three in four Copa del Rey matches. Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres has opened up about his difficult time playing for Chelsea . Torres joined Chelsea for £50m from Liverpool, but failed to make an impact for the London club . He struggled for form and managed just 20 Premier League goals over three-and-a-half-years . The Spain international told El Pais: 'The worst part of not playing is when you think you're prepared and ready to do it. I tried to get minutes at Chelsea and seize opportunities, but things do not always go the best way, and can drag on for weeks or even years.' Torres added: 'It was like swimming with wet clothes on. Now I know how I am, and I'm fine. At the end those doubts about your quality eventually disappear.' Atletico, who reached the last eight of the Champions League after beating Bayer Leverkusen on penalties, are currently fourth in La Liga with 56 points from 27 games, nine behind the pace of table-toppers Barcelona. Now, on loan back at his first professional club Atletico, Torres feels he has regained some of his confidence . VIDEO Simeone proud to again be in Europe's elite .

Summary: Fernando Torres endured a torrid time playing for Chelsea . He scored just 20 league goals for the Blues over three-and-a-half years . Torres has revealed his frustrations over his form at Stamford Bridge . After his time at Chelsea, the striker moved to Serie A side AC Milan . Milan then loaned him to Atletico Madrid, where he began his career .


A woman has swapped playing combat computer games for fighting for real after shedding 19 stone. Amy Graham, 48, from Salt Lake City, Utah, weighed 470lb (33st) at her heaviest and because she was a dress size 32, she could only find men's clothes to fit her. Speaking of her weight gain, Amy told MailOnline: 'I have always been a big girl. I was a fat child, I was a fat teenager, I was a fat twentysomething. Scroll down for video . Amy was 470lb (33st) at her heaviest and a dress size 32 but is now 204lb (14st) having lost 266lb (19st), right . 'There is a huge misconception about the amount of food someone eats at that size. It's surprisingly a much smaller amount than a normal-sized person. It's more about poor choices really. Eating something filled with fat and sugar instead of eating whole, natural foods. 'I was an avid online gamer and that contributed to my sedentary lifestyle. I played various games for many years. 'I stopped weighing myself at 450lbs because I couldn't find a scale big enough to weigh me over that. I know that I probably got up to around 470lbs at one point, and that scared me. 'I knew I never wanted to hit 500lbs in my lifetime. My dress size was probably a 32 at that point. I wore mostly men's clothes at that time because they were easier to find.' Amy used to struggle to find clothes to fit her when she was overweight, left, but now she's fighting fit, right, and competes in medieval combat fighting using real swords . When she turned 40, Amy realised she had to do something to change her lifestyle as her size meant she was suffering from a number of health problems. She and her husband, Greg, had tried for a baby but she believes her weight meant she was never able to conceive. She said of her health at the time: 'I developed sleep apnoea to the point I could not be regulated. 'I have PCOS (polycycstic ovaries syndrome), I had type 2 diabetes, I started to develop edema in my lower legs. 'I carried all my weight in my middle region and because of that I was also getting lower back pain. 'Once I hit 40, I knew things were only going to get worse for me.' Amy decided to have gastric bypass surgery but to qualify, she would first have to lose weight. These images chart Amy's progress following her gastric band bypass, left, to today, right . The side on view shows how Amy's stomach, bottom and arms have all shrunk thanks to her weightloss . Amy now has a defined waist, right, after losing 19st, pictured left when she was heavier . She explains: 'I saw my doctor who told me I would have to get down to 387lb (27st) so he would actually do my surgery. He needed room to work inside my abdomen, so I had to drop weight to even qualify for surgery. 'I crash dieted to

Summary: Size 32 Amy Graham, 48, weighed 470lb (33st) at her heaviest . Ate fatty foods and often sat for hours playing computer games . When she turned 40, she realised she needed to improve her health . She was suffering from PCOS, type 2 diabetes and leg and back pain . Lost some weight in order to qualify for gastric bypass . After the operation, she then lost 100lbs in 100 days . Started exercising after becoming interested in medieval combat fighting . Sport is billed as Game of Thrones meets Ultimate Fighting . Now she's fighting fit and weighs 204lb (14st) having lost 266lb (19st)


Staffordshire Police officer Adam Rushton (pictured) denies 10 counts of misconduct in a public office and two counts of obtaining personal data of women without permission . A police officer had sex with four women while on duty, including one liaison at a police station, a court heard yesterday. PC Adam Rushton is accused of letting the woman handcuff him with police equipment in his office during foreplay and sent another woman photographs of himself naked from the waist down. The Staffordshire Police officer also groomed a victim of sexual violence before returning to her home after his shift finished to have sex with her, jurors were told. Prosecutor Duncan Bould said Rushton used his position to engineer relationships with seven vulnerable women - one as young as 17 - during a six-year spell from 2006. A jury were told how the PC attended homes of people complaining of crimes, then left them his personal number. Mr Bould said: ‘You can summarise his charges as: ‘I’m on duty, I’m going to rush (over to your home) so you can give me oral sex before I rush back to work’. ‘He picked one woman up while on duty and took her to Longton Police station in Stoke-on-Trent. ‘He picked her up in a marked car, in uniform, and she had to wait in the car while he checked the coast was clear. ‘Then he took her into the police station, it was in darkness, and he told her to keep quiet, and took her to an office. ‘The only purpose of that was for sexual activity. They began to go further, she put his handcuffs on him, and it was intended to go further but they were disturbed so had to leave.’ Another charge, the prosecutor said, related to a woman his visited at home who he persuaded ‘by a lie or ruse’ to show him her intimate areas. Another woman, who had checked in to a hotel after she had been left terrified to stay at home following an incident of ‘sexual violence’, had sex with Rushton despite his sergeant earlier warning the officer to leave the hotel. Mr Bould said: ‘She was put in a hotel just over night, so Mr Rushton knew he would have to act quickly. Rushton was suspended from Staffordshire Police (headquarters pictured) when the allegations came to light . ‘He set about grooming her by flattering her and flirting with her to show his interest in a sexual way. He then turned up at her hotel at about 10.30pm that night. ‘A sergeant heard about it and attended the hotel and pointed out that Mr Rushton should leave because of the way his behaviour was reflecting on the force. ‘But Mr Rushton didn’t leave, he stayed and had sex with her.’ One of Rushton’s victims told the jury how he had sex with her while on duty, after he had attended a burglary at her home. A few weeks later, he was waiting for her outside her home. The woman said: ‘My relationship with my partner

Summary: PC Adam Rushton allegedly had sex with four women while on duty . He is accused of letting a woman handcuff him in his office at station . He allegedly groomed victim of sexual violence before having sex with her . Prosecution claim he used position to form relationships with 7 women . Say he had sex with one while on duty after attending burglary at her home . Rushton was suspended after the allegations came to light in early 2013 .


A skier nearly lost her hand after she was clipped by a plane making an emergency landing on the French Alps. The light single-propeller aircraft managed to miss a group of children but caught the unnamed Polish skier around 10am, nearly severing her hand. The 55-year-old was evacuated to hospital via helicopter. Emergency services said she suffered a 'near amputation'. A skier has nearly lost her hand after she was clipped by a plane making an emergency landing on the French Alps near Avoriaz (stock image above) It is not known what forced the plane, which had two passengers on board, to try and land. Reports suggested that plane had a taken-off well. A spokesman for the fire service said: 'We only narrowly avoided a catastrophe. 'The plane passed under the ski lift, just missed the trees and then a group of children before touching down on a blue run on which the woman was skiing.' The accident happened at the popular ski resort of Avoriaz close to the border with Switzerland. The 55-year-old was evacuated to hospital via helicopter. Emergency services said she suffered a 'near amputation'. Above, a stock photo of a rescue helicopter . In Europe a blue run denotes a moderately hard route. A post written before the accident on the Facebook page for Avoriaz read: 'The slopes of Avoriaz are ready! Enjoy the sun!' The accident comes just two days after two helicopters crashed in Argentina, leaving eight French nationals including three Olympic stars dead.

Summary: Polish woman, 55, had hand 'nearly amputated', emergency services said . Pilot managed to miss a group of children who were also on the blue run . Skier was evacuated to hospital but her current condition is not known .


A man who admitted tricking his girlfriend into having a msicarrage by giving her a smoothie laced with abortion pills says he feels like a 'sh*tbag' for his actions. The 26-year-old from Trondheim in central Norway pleaded guilty to inflicting serious bodily harm and also to terminating a pregnancy without the mother's consent after appearing in court. The man says he gave his former partner, with whom he already had a child, the drugs after he found out she was pregnant after they had a one-night stand at a mutual friend's party. The man told Trondheim court, pictured, that he felt like a sh*tbag after giving his ex-girlfriend the smoothie laced with the drugs . He told the court in Trondheim that after she refused to have an abortion, he gave her pills that were meant to induce a miscarriage after buying them online and telling her they were painkillers. But when they went for the first scan, and the midwife told them that the baby was healthy, he admitted being devastated. The man then bought more of the pills online and made a smoothie out of them for the woman, aged 20, who was immediately hit by stomach pains. She then visited her GP, who confirmed that she had suffered a miscarriage brought about by a high dosage of abortion pills. The man told the court: 'I had a bad conscience and felt remorse, but thought that it was the only way out. 'I read online that pills could cause deformities if they did not work. The man had bought the pills online and first gave them to the woman, telling her that they were painkiller (file picture) 'After the first attempt didn't work, I thought that if it was my fault that the child was born with major malformations, I would not be able to live with that. So I decided to try again. 'I felt like a total sh*tbag when it dawned on me what I had done.' State prosecutor Kaja Strandford is calling for the man to be sentenced to the maximum of seven years in jail. She told the Adresseavisen newspaper: 'He imported these substances. All of it was precisely and cynically planned. The defendant will return to court for sentencing next week.

Summary: The 26-year-old man admitted tricking his ex-partner into miscarrying . Confessed to giving her a smoothie that he had laced with abortion pills . Said he was angry she became pregnant after they had a one-night stand . Admitted spiking drink saying he now feels like a 'sh*tbag' for his actions . The man from central Norway could now face up to seven years in jail .


Tom Sherrington, head of Highbury Grove School sent 300 pupils to detention a day during his first week in charge back in September . A super-strict headmaster has transformed behaviour at his secondary school by putting more than 300 pupils a day in detention. Tom Sherrington joined Highbury Grove School last September and immediately enforced a tough discipline policy, which was called ‘Orwellian’ by some parents. Automatic one-hour detentions were introduced for arriving late to a lesson or wearing uniform incorrectly. Disruption in lessons led to a full day in an isolation room. The approach led to ‘huge numbers’ in detention – more than 300 every day in the first week. Now, the figure is about 80. However, punctuality and uniform standards at the school in Islington, North London, have ‘improved dramatically’. The turnaround contributed to society magazine Tatler naming it one of Britain’s best state schools this year. Writing in the Times Educational Supplement, Mr Sherrington said: ‘Standards continue to improve; behaviour is not yet impeccable but we’re well on the way. ‘More and more students are prepared to admit that they like it; the school is still a happy, friendly, supportive place – but now they can get on with learning and teachers can get on with teaching in a way that wasn’t always possible before.’ When he started at the music specialist school there was a feeling among staff that approaches based on ‘restorative justice hadn’t really worked’. This trendy discipline method in many schools involves taking a no-blame approach to bullies. Mr Sherrington wrote: ‘The perception was that it had created a need for constant negotiation, enacted inconsistently across the school because of a lack of clarity around the rules and the consequences of breaking them. ‘Several teachers who left last summer even cited behaviour as a reason. It wasn’t terrible in general, but some classes were just too hard to teach. Clearly I needed to act.’ In January, Tatler magazine said the school, pictured, had been transformed by 'a brilliant new head' Pupils were given a set of coded warnings and consequences, so they had to make a choice between meeting standards or ‘sit a detention’. Mr Sherrington said: ‘After 15 weeks, the impact has been clear. Uniform standards and punctuality improved dramatically almost overnight: Students run into school now instead of dawdling and 99 per cent have perfect uniform. Teachers are extremely positive too.’ He admitted the early weeks were ‘tough’, with parents complaining about the detentions. Some critics said it was ‘draconian’ for pupils to sit in silence for an hour. But others urged him not to change the strategy. In January Tatler said the school was ‘transformed’ with a ‘brilliant new head’ who was keen on ‘impeccable behaviour’ and ‘details’ including top buttons being done up at all times. This is in stark contrast to the school’s low point in 2005 when Channel 4’s Dispatches sent an undercover teacher who filmed pupils clambering across desks, throwing books across the room and attacking each other.

Summary: Tom Sherrington joined Highbury Grove School back in September . In January, Tatler described it as one of the best schools in Britain . Mr Sherrington clamped down on discipline upon his arrival in school . 300 pupils-a-day were given detention in the first week for rule breaches . Now that figure has fallen to approximately 80 .


At first glance, Sara and Erin Foster would seem to be your average Hollywood blondes - tall, willowy and blessed by the genetic gods. But these are truly funny girls. And for the past two years, the sisters have been working on what is being talked about as the new must-watch comedy of the season. Barely Famous takes two vacuous sisters, played by Sara and Erin, and sends them up as they star in their own reality show - although the characters seem determined to ignore this fact as much as possible. Funny girls: Erin Foster (left) and her sister Sara (right) are debuting their new comedy, Barely Famous . Showbiz royalty: Erin and Sara are the daughter of legendary music producer David Foster, seen together in 2008. Their new show, a mockumentary reality show, is 'about Hollywood and the desperation to be famous', says actress Sara . Desperate to get on the Hollywood A List, Sara and Erin's alter-egos find themselves breaking into Courteney Cox's home, trying to coax free designer bags away from Kate Hudson and looking down on anyone who appears on reality TV - even though they're starring on their own show. As the daughters of legendary music producer David Foster, Sara, 34, and Erin, 32, grew up rubbing shoulders with showbiz royalty. Indeed, their step-mother is Yolanda Foster, of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills fame, and their step-sisters are models Gigi and Bella Hadid. But actress Sara - who appeared on 90210 - is quick to stress: 'We're not spoofing Housewives, or any franchise. This show is about Hollywood and the desperation to be famous, we're pulling the curtain back.' Married to tennis player Tommy Haas with a young daughter Valentina, Sara adds: 'I watch reality TV and I'm not judging anyone who goes on it, but the thought of having my personal life on TV and that being my job is not for me.' Barely Famous launches on March 18 as one of VH1's first scripted shows, and Erin, who was a writer on NBC comedy The New Normal, says: 'It's really a mockumentary about two sisters who say they would never do a reality show, but they are actually starring on their own show and won't admit it anyone. 'We are not being mean spirited, we're poking fun of a culture that is such a huge part of our lives today. 'Without judgement, we're in a really crazy time right now, you become famous first and then you figure out what you want to do with it. It's a really backwards way of having a career.' She adds: 'There is no skill involved in acquiring a million Instagram followers, although that's a job now, you actually get paid for it, it's ridiculous. Guest stars: Sara Foster's best pal, actress Kate Hudson, makes a cameo on Barely Famous . Having a laugh: Barely Famous debuts on March 18. Erin Foster (left) says: 'There is no skill involved in acquiring a million Instagram followers, although that's a job now, you actually get paid for it, it's

Summary: Sara and Erin Foster are debuting Barely Famous on VH1 . They play vacuous Hollywood sisters who sign up for a reality show - but refuse to acknowledge the fact . They are the daughters of music legend David Foster, while their step-mom is Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Yolanda Foster . Actress Sara, who appeared on 90210, says: 'This show is about Hollywood and the desperation to be famous, we're pulling the curtain back'


Don't get me wrong, I am not Marouane Fellaini’s biggest fan, but if Manchester United are to win on Sunday then he is going to have a big role to play. You would never have believed at the start of the season that he would become United’s go-to man but he has knuckled down, worked hard and is now one of Louis van Gaal’s most effective players. Here’s why... TARGET MAN . 2,251 - Burnley . 2,241 - QPR . 2,226 - Manchester United . United have played the third-most long balls this season, so this is not the skilful, free-flowing team of previous years. But with Fellaini it is an effective tactic. He has gone up for 115 aerial duels this season — far more than any other United man — and Crystal Palace’s Mile Jedinak is the only midfielder to win more headers per game. His power in the air is vital for providing knock-downs for the likes of Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata to collect. Liverpool must also track his runs into the box because United will try to find him as often as they can. Marouane Fellaini, pictured during training, has gone up for 115 aerial duels this season . Fellaini is a powerful player that has become a key part of Louis van Gaal's United team this season . POWER PLAY . One thing is for sure with Fellaini, you know you’re in a game with him. Martin Skrtel, Emre Can and Mamadou Sakho are big, physical players but they will have a battle on their hands. Fellaini gives away on average 2.1 free-kicks per game — that’s the fifth-highest rate in the league and shows you what a fighter he is. It’s not pretty, but it unsettles defences. United midfielder Fellaini will not be afraid to get physical with Liverpool's players at Anfield . TOUCH OF CLASS . Fellaini's game is not all about power. Like Peter Crouch, he’s portrayed as a bit of a Lurch when actually his technique is good. Just look at that controlled finish with his left foot to open the scoring against Tottenham. He might not be the creative genius to win United titles, but he has become a useful weapon for Van Gaal. Fellaini lets rip a shot with his left foot as he makes it 1-0 against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford . Fellaini has been a useful weapon for Van Gaal and was on form against Tottenham in United's 3-0 win . Fellaini celebrates his goal for United in this brilliant photograph taken by Sportsmail's Ian Hodgson . FORWARD THINKING . It was painful viewing last season seeing Fellaini play in a deep midfield role. David Moyes wanted him as protection for his defence, but Fellaini turns like a cruise liner and it was easy for teams to press him. Playing further forward, it doesn’t matter if he loses possession as there is no immediate danger and he can provide an attacking threat of his own. Fellaini has been allowed to play further forward for United under Van

Summary: Manchester United face rivals Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday . It is a crucial clash that could impact on which club gets a top-four place . Sportsmail's Jamie Redknapp has analysed Marouane Fellaini's contribution .