This saga’s gone on longer than The Mousetrap. And let’s be honest — it’s not been handled brilliantly by the ECB. But you can hardly blame Kevin Pietersen for wanting to throw his lot in with Surrey and score some first-class runs. His interpretation of what Colin Graves said about playing in the domestic game has given him a lifeline. Now it’s up to Pietersen to use it. Kevin Pietersen has agreed to rejoin Surrey as he looks to make an unlikely England comeback . With Graves and Tom Harrison coming in as ECB chairman and chief executive respectively, it’s reasonable to work on the basis that everyone starts with a clean slate. They could well be leaning on Paul Downton, the managing director, with this basic point: the best players get picked. That’s how it works in other sports, so why not in cricket? Pietersen will have a great chance to excel in Division Two at an excellent club. He’s also fit enough, even in his mid-30s. He leads a good lifestyle and he’ll be desperate to bang the door down. It’s all set up for him. The 35-year-old will focus on the longer form of the game in a bid to force his way into Ashes reckoning . Pietersen still wants to add to his 23 Test centuries despite being axed by England last year . People are worried about his book, but the main targets in those pages — Andy Flower and Matt Prior — are no longer in the England set-up. I thought the book was a sad read, to learn that he wasn’t enjoying what should have been among the best moments of his life. That’s a real shame. But if Pietersen scores so many runs for Surrey that Graves and Harrison think he’s irresistible, then everyone will just have to sit down and talk things through. Yes, it would become tricky for Downton and Peter Moores, who Pietersen didn’t rate highly in his first stint as England coach. But I’d put the key players in this drama in one room and tell them not to reappear until they’ve bashed out a compromise. Treat it like a jury: don’t emerge until you’ve got a majority decision. The batsman, pictured playing in Australia's Big Bash, may change his Indian Premier League contract . Peter Moores didn't see eye to eye with Pietersen during his first spell as England head coach . Pietersen is the best batsman I’ve seen for England and if he can get his mojo back playing for Surrey then at least he’ll have fulfilled the criterion that Graves laid down. Test cricket is what gets Pietersen’s juices flowing. It’s unrealistic to imagine he could still be around for the 2019 World Cup. But he’s found himself a county and now he’s got to get some runs. It’s going to be a very interesting summer. England fell to an embarrassing early exit from the World Cup after a defeat by Bangladesh in Adelaide .

Summary: Kevin Pietersen agrees to return to county cricket with Surrey . The 35-year-old is hopeful of forcing his way into Ashes reckoning . He is fit enough even at 35 years old and will want to bang the door down . Pietersen didn't get on with Peter Moores, but they need to compromise .


A vicious road rage rant was caught on camera after a motorcyclist pulled up in front of an angry female motorist . The dash cam footage was captured on a busy Sydney highway by the female driver of the vehicle in front of the incident, who pulled over in a bid to subdue the enraged driver. But the gesture only angered her further, causing her to hurl her abuse towards the young woman and demand she 'f**king get in your car and f**k off!' The footage shows the cyclist pulling up in front of the furious female driver, before she alights from her vehicles and begins the outburst . The angry driver's daughter can also be seen attempting to calm her mother, but she is pushed aside as the woman continues her outburst. The motorcyclist tries to explain he was 'lane filtering'- moving alongside vehicles that have stopped or are moving slowly-a tactic which is legal in NSW. But the driver still insists he is in the wrong, screaming about how he nearly caused an accident and should have followed the road rules. 'You f----ing cut me off up there. It's your bike, you should know the rules.' The driver in front of the incident pulls over in a bid to subdue the enraged driver, but it seems only to anger her more . The motorcyclist tries to explain he was 'lane filtering'- moving alongside vehicles that have stopped or are moving slowly-a tactic which is legal in NSW-but to no avail . The woman who offered her assistance asks the motorcyclist to follow her, and she later gave him the dash cam vision . When the driver finally returns to her black 4WD, the woman who filmed the incident asks the motorcyclist to follow her. They later exchanged details, and the woman offered him a copy of the footage.

Summary: The dash cam footage was captured on a busy Sydney highway . It shows an enraged driver unleashes a vicious outburst on a motorcyclist . The motorcyclist was lane filtering, which is completely legal in NSW .


Kate Moss has her Lucian Freud swallows, Cara Delevingne has a lion etched on her knuckle and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's cute heart inking is seen dotted throughout her latest Vogue shoot. It seems tattoos on models no longer carry the stigma they once did. In fact, a tattooed model is becoming the norm for high fashion both on the catwalks and in front of the camera. And fashion photographer Christian Saint believes the tattooed model will reign supreme in the future. Scroll down for video . Fashion photographer Christian Saint believes the tattooed model, likeSwedish Cleo Wattenstrom pictured here, will reign supreme in the future . The New Yorker has been photographing solely inked models for eight years, after becoming disillusioned with what he calls 'narrow-minded ideals of beauty' after 20 years of working in the commercial fashion and beauty world. He set his sites on the tattoo community, using his experience as a successful photographer to help bring 'alternative' to the mainstream and his new book Tattoo Super Models celebrates this alternative kind of beauty. The compendium documents his work from 2007-2015, what he describes as his seminal years as a tattoo photographer. The women featured have incredible bodies, but it is the intricate artwork etched onto them that makes them interesting. A brunette shows off her head-to-toe designs as she poses in a cut-out swimsuit and striped sun hat. And a pouty blonde displays dozens of colourful designs on her arms, stomach and thighs whilst a vampy redhead shows off two 'sleeves' of sketches. New Yorker Saint has been focusing on inked models for eight years, pictured here Vanessa Lake . He set his sites on the tattoo community using his experience as a successful photographer to help bring 'alternative' to the mainstream. Pictured here, Hattie Watson . His book Tattoo Super Models, featuring women like Seventy Jane, celebrates an alternative kind of beauty . Christian told the MailOnline: 'There’s something about tattoos that remind me of beautiful lingerie, the way the beautiful artwork hugs the human form. 'I think people are realising that tattoos are not that different from fashion itself. Their artwork is as much of who they are as the clothes they wear. 'I first started in 1993, while working on a personal project. But it was difficult finding tattooed models back then. 'All of these models [Cara, Kate, Jordan] have tattoos but are not “tattoo models”. They are hired in spite of their tattoos not because of them. Rick “Zombie Boy” Genest, on the other hand, has made a career in the fashion industry from his tattoos. Christian told the MailOnline: 'There’s something about tattoos that remind me of beautiful lingerie, the way the beautiful artwork hugs the human form . 'I hope tattooed models won't completely take over the runways. Diversity is what makes the world interesting. I do hope that one day everyone can be who they want to be without prejudice or labels,' he added. 'In my book, ironically enough, I wanted to use my skills in advertising, celebrity and fashion photography to bring

Summary: Christian Saint has worked as a commercial photographer for 20 years . New book Tattoo Super Models celebrates inked beauty . Wants to create super models from women once viewed as alternative . Tattoo Super Models: Inked & Sexy is out on 9 April 2015 (Goliath)


Ed Miliband was ridiculed yesterday for his plan to pass a law guaranteeing that television debates will take place in the run-up to future elections. The Labour leader claimed the move would ensure ‘once and for all, that these debates belong to the people’. But the plan was criticised by all sides, with former SNP leader Alex Salmond asking whether David Cameron would be jailed at Wandsworth prison for failing to take part. Ed Miliband was ridiculed yesterday for his plan to pass a law guaranteeing that television debates will take place in the run-up to future elections . He told BBC Radio 4: ‘Could you actually pass a law which says that somebody has to turn up at a TV debate? ‘What do you do when David Cameron doesn’t turn up? Shall we stick him in the clink, do we put him in Wandsworth?’ Labour’s launch of the proposed law was designed to keep up pressure on Mr Cameron over his refusal to comply with broadcasters’ plans for three TV debates during the election campaign. Last week Downing Street said he would attend only one, before the start of the formal campaign at the end of March. This would avoid the debates dominating the entire campaign, something Mr Cameron has been warning about for several years. Education Secretary Nicky Morgan said: ‘Frankly I think the broadcasters have made a real hash of this because the processes and discussions have been going on for months.’ She told Sky’s Murnaghan show: ‘They invited this party and that party. The Prime Minister has made a very clear offer – get seven parties in the same place, have a 90-minute debate before the campaign starts. The plan was criticised by all sides, with former SNP leader Alex Salmond asking whether David Cameron would be jailed at Wandsworth prison for failing to take part . ‘Otherwise, all we are doing all the way through the campaign itself is talking about the debates.’ Labour said putting the debates on a statutory footing would prevent the recent rows about when they should take place and which parties would be involved. The system would work on similar lines to the current rules for planning the number, length and timing of party political broadcasts, Labour officials said. This means that parties would be consulted but not given the right to veto. The Broadcasters’ Liaison Group would become a recognised legal body for deciding the debates’ dates, format, volume and who was attending. Mr Miliband said: ‘In recent days the British public has been treated to the unedifying and tawdry spectacle of a prime minister seeking to duck out of the TV debates he once claimed to support with great enthusiasm.’ On BBC Radio 4, Mr Salmond, right, asked: ‘What do you do when David Cameron doesn’t turn up? Shall we stick him in the clink, do we put him in Wandsworth?’ He told the Observer that the broadcasters had ‘made it clear they would not be cowed by his tactics but it is wrong for them and the British public

Summary: Labour leader claimed move would ensure 'debates belong to the people’ Plan was criticised by all sides including former SNP leader Alex Salmond . Idea was supposed to mount pressure on PM over refusal to comply with broadcasters’ plans for three TV debates .


After a raucous Davis Cup victory over the USA, Great Britain must now decide which surface will give them the best chance of upsetting the French in the quarter-finals. As the home side, GB can choose the venue for the July 17 clash against last year's runner-up. It is tempting to stick with the indoor hard court in Glasgow where the local fans created a tremendous atmosphere last weekend, but, in this case, the grass is greener. Andy Murray has a good record on hard courts against France's fearsome quartet of Richard Gasquet, Gael Monfils, Gilles Simon and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, winning 18 and losing five. But on grass, he has been totally dominant, unbeaten against all four in six matches. Murray celebrates during his straight sets win over John Isner that clinched the Brits a quarter-final place . The Great Britain team celebrate their 3-2 victory over the USA in Glasgow last weekend . Doubles team Jamie Murray (left) and Dom Inglot have both experienced success on grass courts . Against Gasquet and Tsonga in particular, Murray can draw on the memories of some famous victories on the lawns. In 2011 the 27-year-old beat Tsonga in the final of the Aegon Championships at Queens. He also defeated the world No 13 in the Wimbledon semi-finals on the way to lifting the trophy in 2012. And it was a 2008 last-16 win against Gasquet on centre court that made the nation realise that this wild-haired Scot had something very special. A 21-year-old Murray stormed back from two sets down to win 5-7, 3-6, 7-6, 6-2, 6-4. There is more good news for the doubles players. Julien Benneteau has reached 17 doubles finals but none have been on grass. Nicolas Mahut has won a tournament on the grass of Newport in 2013, but all of his other seven titles have come on an indoor hard court like Glasgow. Murray beat Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on grass in the 2012 Wimbledon semi-finals . The France team of Edouard Roger-Vasselin, Julien Benneteau, Gael Monfils, Gilles Simon and Nicolas Mahut celebrate after their win against Germany in Frankfurt . Britain's pair of Jamie Murray and Dominic Inglot, meanwhile, have thrived on grass. The Scot has one title and two finals appearances on the green stuff, and the Englishman won at Eastbourne last year. So GB should forgo the cauldron of the Emirates Arena in Glasgow for the more sedate lawns of Nottingham or Eastbourne, assuming the Wimbledon grass will not have had time to recover.

Summary: Great Britain will host France in the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup . Andy Murray and Co beat the USA 3-2 at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow . They now get to choose whether to play on grass or on a hard court . Murray has never lost to a member of the French team on grass . Doubles team Jamie Murray and Dom Inglot both have a title on grass . CLICK HERE for all the latest from the 2015 Davis Cup .


Former world No 1 Tiger Woods will drop outside the top 100 in the rankings on Monday for the first time in more than 18 years. The 39-year-old American is down at No 96 and a world ranking official revealed that he is likely to slip to No 102 when the list is adjusted after this weekend's tournaments. Woods posted an 82 at the Phoenix Open in January, his worst round as a professional, as he slumped outside the leading 50 in the rankings for the first time in more than three years. Tiger Woods (left) pictured with girlfriend Lindsey Vonn at the Alpine World Ski Championships last month . Tiger Woods plays his tee shot on the 17th hole at the Farmers Insurance Open on February 5 . Woods (right) walks the fairway with Rickie Fowler before withdrawing from the event with a back injury . Since then the 14-time major winner has continued a downward slide that resulted in him failing to qualify for this month's WGC-Cadillac Championship, an event he has won seven times. Woods is yet to make a decision on whether he will play at the Masters, which begins on April 9. Woods was ranked 433rd when he turned professional in September 1996. He then jumped to 75th after landing his first victory as a professional at the 1996 Las Vegas Invitational, the first of 79 PGA Tour titles. Woods is interviewed at the Greater Milwaukee Open in Wisconsin in September 1996 . Woods (right) receives the green jacket from Nick Faldo after winning the Masters at Augusta in 1997 . Woods first moved to world No 1 when he finished 19th at the 1997 US Open. The American spent a record total of 683 weeks at the top of the rankings until he lost the No 1 spot to Australia's Adam Scott in May 2014. Current No 1 Rory McIlroy has been top of the rankings since August.

Summary: Tiger Woods will likely slip to No 102 in the new world rankings on Monday . The 39-year-old has been out of action since early February . Woods is yet to make a decision on whether he will play at the Masters .


A Brooklyn woman who was overdue in her pregnancy and her husband were able to successfully deliver their baby daughter into the world this week ... on the backseat of an Uber car. Zanna Gilbert, 34, an art historian at New York's Museum of Modern Art, woke up around 5am Monday with contractions. Her husband, David Horvitz, 33, opened the Uber app on his phone and saw there was a car available just five minutes from their apartment in Crown Heights. The couple told their driver Germaine Allen, 32, to take them to Mount Sinai Hospital on Manhattan's Upper East Side, about 12 miles from their home. However, just a few blocks from the hospital, it became apparent they were not going to make it. Happy family: Zanna Gilbert went into labor in the back of an Uber car en route to the hospital Monday morning. Her husband, David Horvitz, delivered their daughter Ela on the backseat . Rider onesie: Following the dramatic birth, Uber paid for the driver's car to be cleaned and sent both the driver and the couple gifts. The latter received an Uber onesie for Ela . 'Zanna was in labor, but we didn't realize it - we thought she was in pre-labor, so we thought, ''We'll go to the hospital now'',' Horvitz, an artist, told Artnet News. 'Zanna told me later that she had the urge to push, but she didn't want to freak anyone out. 'Then she said, ''I think I'm going to have the baby now''. 'It's blurry after that, but I remember picking up the baby. 'I caught it when it was coming out, but it was dark, so I didn't know it was coming out.' Ela Melanie was born on 57th Street and Park Avenue. She weighed in at seven pounds. Have you ever?: New York artist David Horvitz, 33, posted a photo to Twitter Monday after delivering his baby daughter on the backseat of an Uber car en route to Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan . According to The New York Post, the driver, Allen, who had pulled over, drove on to the hospital, and Gilbert and the baby was rushed into emergency. 'I just kept telling the driver I was sorry,' Horvitz told The Post. 'But he said, ''Don't worry, that was amazing!''' Horvitz posted a picture to his Twitter of the Uber car where the birth occurred, along with the caption: 'have you ever delivered a baby in the backseat of an @uber ? i have.' Uber paid to have Allen's car cleaned. They also sent Allen, who is a father-to-be himself, tickets to see the Knicks, and the new parents a onesie for Ela with 'Uber Rider' on it. 'This is one of those only-in-New-York stories,' Josh Mohrer, a general manager for Uber in New York, told The Post. 'As a new dad myself, I am thrilled to send our best wishes to the happy family, and especially to the new Uber baby.'

Summary: Zanna Gilbert, 34, woke up with contractions around 5am Monday . Husband David Horvitz, 33, called an Uber to their Crown Heights home . They were en route to Mount Sinai in Manhattan when the driver pulled over and the baby was born . Ela Melanie Horvitz was born at 57th Street and Park Avenue . Uber paid for the car to be cleaned and sent gifts to the couple and driver .


An Indiana lawmaker has admitted he had 'poor judgement' after he was named as the author of graphic texts to Anthony Weiner's former sexting partner Sydney Leathers under the name 'b***h boy'. Rep Justin Moed issued an apology after allegedly sending nude photographs of himself and gifts to Leathers, who was tied to a 2013 sexting scandal involving the former New York congressman and mayoral candidate. Moed, 31, is believed to have communicated under the Twitter account b*tchboy4you, which got in touch with the adult film actress who said she was looking for a 'slave' to 'financially dominate'. Scroll down for video . Rep. Justin Moed (pictured) of Indiana has issued an apology after allegedly sending nude photos and sexts to adult film actress Sydney Leathers . Leathers (above) was previously in the spotlight back in 2011 for a sexting relationship she had with New York congressman and mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner . The legislator for his state's 97th district, whose profile picture on Twitter was of an unidentified man's backside, sent multiple explicit photos to Leathers,according to TheDirty.com. The website shows the alleged Moed account sending a picture of a naked man and saying he had sex with him several times. Content from conversations reported on the website has not been verified. Moed kept his communication with Leathers anonymous by never using his actual email, but his identity was revealed when his name appeared on a gift he sent Leathers from his Amazon account - a Fetish Fantasy Series Pink Leash & Collar. Another receipt also shows a purchase for Steve Madden heels for the Evansville, Indiana, resident. The alleged private Twitter conversations between Moed and Leathers show the Democrat referencing Weiner's scandal, saying it got the actress 'a lot of attention probably good and bad.' Messages also show the man thought to be Moed offering to put his sexting partner up in the 'nicest hotel downtown' in Indianapolis, where the cheapest rooms start at $200 a night. Moed pictured with his fiancee Rachel Ranz, who he met at Butler University. The pair are set to marry in September . In a statement to the media yesterday, Moed said he was 'truly sorry I have hurt the ones I love most with my poor judgment. I am committed to rebuilding trust with my family and my community. ... I apologize to my constituents and to everyone I have let down.' It comes as he is set to be married this September. Moed did not directly address the sexting allegations, though his apology followed TheDirty.com report that identified him as the sexting partner of Leathers. The same site released more alleged graphic sexts they claim came from Moed late Tuesday night. In an interview with the New York Post last week, Leathers spoke about Moed, who had not yet been named. 'Is he displaying poor judgment by sexting me of all people? Obviously,' she said. She said that the lawmaker was 'into some really freaky stuff. He wanted to be forced to wear a French maid outfit and clean my house while

Summary: Rep Justin Moed of Indiana has issued an apology for sexting . Leathers was previously in the spotlight back in 2013 for a sexting relationship she had with New York congressman Anthony Weiner . Alleged texts show Moed saying he had sex with a man multiple times . Lawmaker is engaged to be married to fiancee Rachel in September . Moed referenced the Weiner sexting scandal in leaked conversations . Amazon receipts show he bought Leathers sex toys and high heels .


Secretary of State John Kerry spent five minutes of a Senate hearing excoriating a group of 47 Republicans who sent a highly unusual letter to the government of Iran warning that Congress could modify the terms of any nuclear deal it negotiates with the White House. 'This letter raises questions of judgment and policy,' he insisted, before Tennessee Republican Sen. Bob Corker cut him off and scolded him for delivering 'a well-written speech.' 'It's not a speech! This is not a speech!' Kerry erupted. 'This is a statement about the impact of this irresponsible letter. The letter does not have legal authority, and I think you have to ask what people are trying to accomplish.' Kerry later staked out a position that lawmakers have no standing to change any nuclear agreement between the U.S. and Iran because it won't be 'legally binding' in the first place. Scroll down for video . Secretary of State John Kerry testified on Capitol Hill in Washington on Wednesday, saying Congress won't have a role in determining the terms of a nuclear deal with Iran because the agreement isn't 'legally binding' A Code Pink protester holding a sign saying 'There is no military solution' in the Middle East was removed from Wednesday's hearing after heckling Kerry . IT'S A NICE SPEECH: Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker scolded Kerry for lecturing his former Senate colleagues about the role of Congress in ratifying deals with other countries . 'We've been clear from the beginning: We're not negotiating a, quote, "legally binding" plan,' Kerry told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. 'We're negotiating a plan that will have in it the capacity for enforcement. We don't even have diplomatic relations with Iran right now.' He blamed Arkansas Republican Sen. Tom Cotton and 46 other GOP senators for signing a letter on Monday that 'ignores more than two centuries of precedent in the conduct of American foreign policy.' Kerry, America's top diplomat and the Obama administration's senior Tehran negotiator, said he reacted with 'utter disbelief' to the letter, which also warned Iran's leaders that an accord with President Barack Obama's team could expire the day he leaves office. The letter itself is an unprecedented intervention by Congress into negotiations with a foreign power, Kerry suggested. 'During my 29 years in the Senate I never heard of, or even heard of it being proposed, anything comparable to this,' he said. 'This letter ignores more than two centuries of precedent in the conduct of American foreign policy.' 'When it says that Congress could actually modify the terms of an agreement at any time is flat wrong,' said Kerry, who once chaired the committ he addressed on Wednedsay. 'You don't have the right to modify an agreement reached executive to executive between leaders of a country.' Cotton, a freshman senator, does not sit on the Foreign Relations panel. The administration has been forced into a no-win situation in the Middle East, with the so-called 'Islamic State' gaining territory in Iraq while the Iranians help push them back. 'They want us to destroy ISIS. They want to

Summary: Secretary of State testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee . Insisted Congress can't have a say in the terms of a nuclear deal with Tehran because the agreement won't be 'legally binding' in the first place . 'Code Pink' protesters interrupted him but this time he fired back at them . Kerry also claimed that the US has 'the capacity' to 'knock out ISIL,' but 'we're not going to get suckered into that'


Joe Hart has revealed that he has been working with a psychologist in order to improve his life both on and off the pitch. The 27-year-old goalkeeper was the standout performer alongside Lionel Messi on Wednesday night as Manchester City were knocked out of the Champions League by Barcelona. City somehow managed to concede just one goal at the Nou Camp despite a dazzling display from Messi, who was thwarted by Hart on several occasions. Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has revealed he's been working with a psychologist . Hart spoke to Sport magazine about his meetings . Hart told Sport Magazine: 'I've got a relationship with someone who I've worked with for a while. It's a lot of fun. I like what I get out of it. Just generally – it's not necessarily just football and trying to 'unlock doors'. 'It's just general – kind of free-flowing, feeling comfortable and safe to talk. Everyone could benefit from it, really, for life in general.' The goalkeeper feels that having a strong mentality is key to being successful - especially being a goalkeeper. 'You can feel when someone is in a good place and when someone feels good about what they do, the same as I can feel it with strikers. So, to be in a naturally good place is a lot better. 'You've got to believe in what you do and feel comfortable and confident when you go out. Being in the right frame of mind always helps – we all have vulnerable parts, times in our game when you're thinking the worst can happen. But you need to limit them as best you can.' 'I've always kind of accepted in my role as a goalkeeper that making mistakes is going to happen. But turning it into a positive is something that I've improved on, definitely.' England No 1 Joe Hart denies Brazilian ace Neymar as the former Santos man looms down on goal . The England No 1 has been in fine form for his club this season, despite his defence struggling for form, but Hart admitted that making a save isn't quite the feeling as scoring a goal. 'It's a very good feeling,' he says. 'It's a good surge. But the thing with making a save is that you can't run off and slide on your knees. Unless you've caught it, you've either pushed it out into play or pushed it for a corner. It's gone. 'As good as making a good save can be, you've got to be aware that five seconds later you can let one through your hands.' England's No 1 gets down low to deny Lionel Messi during his side's defeat to Barcelona at the Nou Camp . Despite going out of the Champions League on Wednesday, the 27-year-old made a crucial penalty save against Lionel Messi to keep his side well and truly in it after the first leg. 'Penalties are an easy one to zone in on because it's a one-on-one duel. There's nothing that can be done – it's not like someone can

Summary: The Manchester City goalkeeper revealed he visits a psychologist . Joe Hart says it's important that he can 'unlock doors' in his life . The 27-year-old also admitted that having a strong mentality has been key to his success as a goalkeeper because he accept's he will make mistakes . Click here for all the latest Manchester City news .


Amanda Knox and her former boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito are 'fearing the worst' as Italy's highest court prepares to decide their fate, according to their entourage. Knox is waiting for the verdict in their final appeal for the murder of British student Meredith Kercher at home in Seattle, while her one-time lover is in Rome for the hearing at the city's imposing Supreme Court, nicknamed the Palazzaccio or 'Bad Palace'. Sollecito could be seen arriving at court this morning with his current girlfriend Greta Menegaldo, before appearing deep in thought as he left this evening after the case was adjourned until Friday morning. Knox's lawyer Carlo della Vedova described her client as 'very worried' about adding: 'She hasn't been sleeping much.' Della Vedova also scotched rumours that the American had been trying to get pregnant to avoid possible extradition. 'That is absolutely false. She is not engaged either,' he said. However, it has now been revealed Knox's lawyers have turned to the European Court of Human Rights in a last ditch attempt to stop the final ratification of her conviction for murder. They have asked for the case to be suspended, pending the acceptance of her appeal to the European Court against a conviction for slander. Scroll down for video . Raffaele Sollecito is pictured leaving Rome's Supreme Court today as Italy's top judges delayed until Friday a ruling on whether to uphold his and Amanda Knox's conviction for the murder of student Meredith Kercher . Sollecito left the court tonight as judges adjourned the hearing until Friday after lengthy closing arguments . Raffaele Sollecito arrives at Rome's Supreme Court today alongside his current girlfriend Greta Menegaldo . Raffaele Sollecito is seen with his girlfriend Greta Menegaldo as he arrived at Italy's highest court today . Hearing: Amanda Knox's former boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito arrives at Italy's highest court this morning, where the pair are expected to learn if their convictions for the murder of Meredith Kercher are upheld . Amanda Knox's Italian former boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito (right) arrives at Italy's highest court building today . Surrounded: Raffaele Sollecito, 30, who has had his travel documents seized, was mobbed by journalists and camera crews as he made his way into court for final arguments and deliberations this morning . Diya 'Patrick' Lumumba (centre) - a Congolese citizen who was originally jailed for the murder of Meredith Kercher - arrives at Italy's highest court building this morning . Supporters of Raffaele Sollecito and Amanda Knox are seen outside the court this morning . Knox at a television interview in New York last year. She has always denied murdering Ms Kercher (right) Knox claims that she was coerced by police into making false statements blaming the murder on bar owner Patrick Lumumba during interrogations of more than 40 hours in November 2007. As the slander is considered circumstantial evidence in her murder trial, her legal team asked for the murder trial to be suspended, Knox defence lawyer Carlo Della Vedova confirmed. But the move has left representatives of the Kercher family shocked. The Kercher's lawyer Vieri

Summary: Raffaele Sollecito, 30, arrived at Italy's highest court in Rome this morning . He's waiting to hear if murder convictions against him and Knox are upheld . Appeared deep in thought leaving court as case was adjourned until Friday . Knox, 27, has twice been convicted but each verdict has been appealed . She denies murdering Meredith Kercher, a 21-year-old British student . Knox is currently in the United States and won't be attending the hearing .


We saw Victoria Beckham's minimalism in New York, Burberry's beautiful boho in London and now the Italian designers are serving up some seasonal style of their own on the runways of Milan. Armani and DSquared2 showcased their AW15 offerings on Monday and whilst Kendall Jenner was too ill to walk in any shows, there was still plenty to talk about. They had a big act to follow after Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana - the head honchos at Dolce & Gabbana kicked the week off with style when they unveiled their collection, Viva la Mamma, in all its glory yesterday. Giorgio Armani unveiled the 'skouser' (right) - a wrap-around skirt-cum-pair of slim-fitting trousers made from one piece of material, bold dresses, left, and fringed shawls worn around the waist (left) Is it a soft furnishing or an evening gown? Armani seemed influenced by interiors with this dress . Giorgio Armani gave us a lesson in luxury by creating what Vogue are dubbing the 'skouser' - a wrap-around skirt-cum-pair of slim-fitting trousers made from one piece of material, which were paired with fur jackets and blouses. Elsewhere on the catwalk were the classic tuxedos that Armani does so well, as well as sequin jackets and even more fringed ponchos. He also showcased strapless dresses with ruched bust lines that looked eerily like curtain pelmets or bed skirts. Yet as he celebrates 40 years of his brand this year, Armani proved he's still a byword for mature elegance. Italian heavy hitter Giorgio Armani wore his signature all-black on the catwalk after this AW15 show . But elsewhere, the shows proved that in Milan - more is more. We saw boho vibes on the Burberry catwalk in London. Similarly, Matthew Williamson stuck to his signature boho style by unveiling a mystical and bright hued collection inspired by the signs of the Zodiac. Following suit, DSquared2 sent models out in flouncy, Inuit-like designs teamed with fur-lined boots, capes and ponchos. The tribal prints, which came in every colourway, completely clashed - but with aplomb. Canadian fashion designers and twin brothers, Dean and Dan Caten, who head up DSquared2, called on catwalk stalwarts Malaika Firth and Lily Donaldson to showcase their elaborate multi-layered AW15 designs in the Italian city today. The pair appeared to draw on their country's Inuit roots with parkas with huge fur-lined hoods, thong ties and bold tribal prints. These Native American-influenced pieces were teamed with European colonial-era clothes such as culottes with admiral's gold detailing at the hems. DSquared2 sent models out in flouncy, Inuit-like designs teamed with fur-lined boots, capes and ponchos . Brit favourite Lily Donaldson walked in the DSquared2 show in Milan on Monday . Models also wore nude body stockings printed with native patterns to evoke body paint or tribal tattoos. But hair and make-up were kept simple with bronzed glowing skin and loose hair. British beauty Lily Donaldson wore a mixture of styles including gold-embossed navy admiral's trousers, Native American feather trim, beaded bag and sandals and a trapper-style fur decoration. Slung over all of that was an

Summary: Milan Fashion Week saw Lily Donaldson and Karlie Kloss hit catwalk for DSquared2 and Dolce & Gabbana . Giorgio Armani proved trousers remain in style and added a wrap-around skirt to his slacks . DSquared2's boho show proves the poncho and tribal prints and fabrics is still on trend for next season . Yesterday, Dolce & Gabbana's baby-filled show that also featured pregnant models was an ode to mothers . But Salvatore Ferragamo focused on geometry in his Sixties-inspired, almost severe collection .


Apple Chief Executive Tim . Cook is joining the roster of the very rich who are giving away . their wealth. The head of the world's largest . technology corporation told Fortune magazine he plans to donate his . estimated $785million fortune to charity - after paying for his ten-year-old nephew's college education. 'You want to be the pebble in the pond that creates the . ripples for change,' Cook told the magazine. Scroll down for video . Philanthropic: Apple CEO Tim Cook plans to donate his estimated $785million fortune to charity, after he pays for his ten-year-old nephew's college education . Fortune estimated Cook's net worth, based on his holdings of . Apple stock, at about $120million. He also holds restricted . stock worth $665 million if it were to be fully vested. The 54-year-old CEO's revelation in Fortune's lengthy . profile of him is an example of the increasingly public . philanthropy of the world's richest people. Billionaire financier Warren Buffett is encouraging the very . wealthy to give away at least half their worth in their . lifetimes through the 'Giving Pledge,' whose website lists such . luminaries as Microsoft Corp's Bill Gates, Mark . Zuckerberg of Facebook Inc and Oracle Corp's . Larry Ellison. While Cook's largesse could not begin to approach the scale . of a Gates or Zuckerberg - both worth billions of dollars - the . Apple CEO told Fortune he hopes to make a difference. CEO: Cook (left) took over as the head of Apple when Steve Jobs (right) resigned in 2011. He is the only openly gay chief executive on the Fortune 500 list of biggest U.S. companies . Cook, who is not listed on the website, is known as an . intensely private person who shuns the spotlight on . philanthropy. In recent years, however, he has begun speaking out more . openly about issues ranging from the environment to civil . rights. Cook, who recently revealed he was gay, spoke out . against discrimination of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and . transsexual communities during his induction into the Alabama . Academy of Honor last year. He is the only openly gay chief executive on the Fortune 500 list of biggest U.S. companies, according to CNN. Former CEO of BP John Brown, who held the position from 1995 to 2007, only acknowledged he was gay after leaving office when an ex-boyfriend outed him. Cook took over Apple's CEO position in 2011 after Steve Jobs resigned. He told Fortune he has started donating money to unspecified . causes quietly and is trying to develop a more 'systematic . approach' to philanthropy that goes beyond writing checks.

Summary: Cook has an estimated $785million fortune, with a net worth of $120million . He has started donating money to unspecified causes quietly and is trying to develop a more 'systematic approach' to philanthropy . Other wealthy businessmen donating part of their fortune to charity include Warren Buffet, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg .


The families of three London schoolgirls thought to be in Syria have travelled to Turkey to retrace their steps. School friends Shamima Begum, 15, Kadiza Sultana, 16, and Amira Abase, 15, left east London for Turkey last month before crossing into an ISIS-controlled area of Syria. The Bethnal Green Academy pupils are feared to have reached the conflict zone to become so-called 'jihadi brides' with ISIS. Scroll down for video . Anguish: The families of three missing London schoolgirls have travelled to Turkey to retrace their steps . Questions: The families hope to find clues that may help them find or even contact their daughters . Emotional: The families went to the Istanbul coach station where the teenagers boarded their bus to Syria . On the journey, their families went first to the Istanbul coach station where the teenagers waited 18 hours in the biting February chill for their bus to the Syrian border. There they spoke to a man who unknowingly let the girls in. He told ITV News they were 'smiling as they arrived' and 'smiling as they left'. Renu Begum, sister of Shamima, told ITV News: 'This is our next step basically to get the message out to them that we've followed them all the way out here. We want them to know that we love them.' Halima Khanom, sister of Kadiza, said: 'I don't really recognise my sister, the video and the CCTV that we saw. Because this is just not her and we just want to understand her, you know, to find some answers and get some help.' Abase Hussein, father of Amira, said: 'I don't know how to explain. I can't describe my feelings. I feel like my girl is next to me when I find someone that's on their last journey who saw them. I feel like my daughter is next to me - that's the feelings I have.' Searching for clues: At the bus station, the family spoke to a man who unknowingly let the three girls in . Tears: The families struggle to hide their emotions as they retraced the steps of the London schoolgirls . The families left through the same door as the girls at the bus station, and family lawyer Tasnime Akunjee said: 'Of course they feel responsible for their own children, that goes without saying. 'But the fact is these girls were school children and much of what took place clearly took place at school. Police put a cap on information that they and the school were giving back to the parents.' The east London schoolgirls flew to Istanbul from Gatwick with Turkish Airlines and now believed to be in based in the Syrian town of Raqqa – the Islamic State's self-declared capital. Last week it emerged that Sharmeena Begum, 15, a close friend of the trio and a fellow pupil at Bethnal Green Academy, left Britain before them in December. There are suspicions the trio kept in touch with Sharmeena who passed on information about how to follow in her footsteps. Those closest to all four girls suspect

Summary: Shamima Begum, 15, Kadiza Sultana, 16, and Amira Abase, 15, in Syria . Left east London for Turkey then went into ISIS-controlled part of Syria . Feared to have gone to conflict zone to become 'jihadi brides' with ISIS . Families have retracted their steps to find clues or even contact with girls . They have previously criticised police and others for not stopping them .


The daughter of a man on trial for murder in the 1979 disappearance of six-year-old Etan Patz testified Monday about her father's unusual behavior in an effort to show that he is mentally ill. Becky Hernandez, speaking publicly for the first time about the murder case against her father, Pedro Hernandez, said she wasn't allowed out with friends as a youngster unless she had a written invitation and two weeks' notice — and her father held her hand crossing the street until she was 14. The 25-year-old described how he would clean their Maple Shade, New Jersey, home profusely, the court heard, and cook dinner starting at 2 a.m. — the same food every night: chicken, rice and beans. She said the case has caused a huge strain on her life - preventing her from getting a masters degree because the looming criminal proceedings meant 'she couldn't concentrate'. Harrowing testimony: Becky Hernandez (pictured arriving in court today) said her father Pedro (right), who has been accused of killing six-year-old Etan Patz, said she wasn't allowed to go out with friends unless she had a written invitation and he would hold her hand while crossing the street until she was 14 years old . The defense is trying to show Pedro Hernandez's 2012 confession to choking the boy is a delusion. She told the court her father was hours early for everything and would not allow her to be home alone. He would sleep for hours during the day, rarely socialized and insisted on sitting in the same church pew every Sunday, she testified. She also said he saw shadowy figures, a lady in white, and one time said he awoke to find a bald man choking him who then disappeared. She'd come home to find him talking to himself. But they didn't call the doctors. 'We knew he wasn't well, and we didn't want to hurt his feelings,' she said. 'You know how children sometimes believe in something? That's the type of response we had. My mom always taught me that what he sees and what he believes is not what we have to see.' Hernandez said stress over her father's case prevented her from getting a master's degree. 'I was studying and every single time I had to take a test there was something related to my dad,' she said, choking up. 'I couldn't concentrate.' She began crying when asked if she loved her father despite his behavior. Support: Pictured with her attorney Harvey Fishbein (left) and mother Rosemary (right), she told the New York court how she couldn't get a masters degree as a result of the case because she 'couldn't concentrate' 'He's protective because he loves me,' she said. '...It's the little things that show that he cares. And that's why I love him.' The defendant had no visible reaction as his daughter testified, but he smiled as she walked by during a break. Earlier, he turned around to wave and smile at his wife, who was sitting in the benches. Assistant District Attorney Joan Illuzzi-Orbon on cross-examination sought

Summary: Becky Hernandez, 25, described how her father Pedro was controlling . Needed a written invitation to go out with friends and two weeks notice . Told court he held her hand while she crossed street until she was 14 . Defense is trying to prove her father's 2012 confession is a delusion .


Sean Dyche has revealed that he tried to sign new England hero Harry Kane on loan for Burnley when he first took over at Turf Moor. Burnley face Tottenham at home on Sunday and Dyche must try to find a way of stopping Kane whose career has rocketed since honing his skills out on loan at Leyton Orient, Millwall, Norwich and Leicester earlier in his career. Dyche was also in the queue to sign Kane after taking over as Burnley manager in 2012, and he believes that the 21-year-old striker's spells in the Championship have helped make him the player he is today. Harry Kane at the Juventus Arena in Turin ahead of his firsts start for England . 'He's a player that most people would have had a look at when he wasn't in the side at Tottenham,' said Dyche. 'It's a good reflection of how the loan system can work, and it doesn't have to be the glory loan – the one where it works every time. He's had his ups and downs on loan but that can be a massive part of a young player's development, experiencing the fact that it doesn't always work hand in glove. 'It's not always perfect, you don't play every week, you have to challenge yourself to keep going and keep grinding and be professional every day to be ready to play when you're called upon. 'He was out at Millwall and it was possibly a step too early when he went out to Norwich to play there, and then Leicester a few bits and bobs off the bench. Kane enjoyed a phenomenal start to his international career by scoring on his debut last Friday . Kane headed home against Lithuania just 79 seconds after coming on to the field as a substitute . 'All of that for a young man who seems to me to have a very good temperament and a very good desire to be a footballer, (shows that) if you stick at it long enough you get your rewards. It has to be the ups and downs of football to bring the reality.' FA chairman Greg Dyke tabled a series of new proposals last week aimed at increasing the number of homegrown players in the Premier League. Burnley are the only team in the top-flight to field an all-British team this season, and Dyche believes that the only way for players like Kane to truly progress is to be given a chance at the highest level. Kane was sent on loan to several clubs in the lower leagues, including here at Millwall, before he found fame . The 21-year-old striker has taken the Premier League by storm this season with his glut of goals . 'It's not an exact science,' he added. 'The way the FA are trying to take a grip of it is to try and crunch it down to a better chance of elite young players coming through the system, and an improved chance of them being future England players. 'I don't think there's a perfect situation

Summary: Harry Kane is the surprise star of the season with 30 goals and counting . Tottenham striker spent several spells on loan with little success . Sean Dyche reveals he tried to sign Kane for Burnley . Rodney Marsh: Kane 'is worth £100million' and will surpass Alan Shearer . CLICK HERE for all the latest Premier League news .


Boris Johnson has urged ministers to slash the stake on betting machines known as the 'crack cocaine of gambling'. The London Mayor has told the Mail he believes fixed odds betting terminals can be dangerously addictive and allow bookmakers to prey on the vulnerable within our society. He is the first high-profile Conservative to call for the maximum stake on these roulette-style games to be slashed to as little as £2. Punters can currently lose £100 per spin. And Mr Johnson revealed he has been pushing ministers to act to tackle the 'scourge' and harm they cause by also preventing them 'clustering' in certain areas. 'Dangerously addictive': Boris Johnson has urged ministers to slash the stake on betting machines known as the 'crack cocaine of gambling' Fixed odds betting terminals, which are available in any High Street betting shop, have been blamed by campaigners, charities and local councils for a worrying rise in problem gambling and anti-social behaviour. Mr Johnson's intervention comes as the Campaign for Fairer Gambling, using data published by bookmakers in their annual reports and via the industry watchdog, says a staggering £1.5billion was lost on these machines in the UK last year – up from £1billion in 2009. 'Fixed odds betting machines are the scourge of our High Streets and a very bad thing for our community,' Mr Johnson said. 'They can be dangerously addictive, their promise of whopping wins only gives false hope, and they prey on the vulnerable within our society. I have urged the Government to proceed with the utmost caution when considering the maximum stakes available on these machines.' Mr Johnson has also privately advocated cutting the stake, in line with other gambling machines in pubs and betting shops. There are more than 33,000 across the UK. Problem gambling: Mr Johnson's (pictured) intervention comes as the Campaign for Fairer Gambling says a staggering £1.5billion was lost on these machines in the UK last year . In a letter to a correspondent who wrote to him about the harm caused by fixed odds betting terminals, seen by the Mail, Mr Johnson replied that he advocated the approach taken by 'local authorities, charities and faith and community groups to limit the stakes on these machines'. They have called for a cut to £2. Councils in England have also demanded greater powers to allow planners to reject applications for new betting shops if there is already a cluster of them. Bookmakers William Hill, Ladbrokes, Gala Coral and Paddy Power recently agreed to restrict advertising of the machines in shop windows and on television before the 9pm watershed.

Summary: London Mayor said 'dangerously addictive' machines prey on vulnerable . He also warned ministers to tackle 'clustering' of betting shops in areas . Campaigners blame 'fixed odds' terminals for a rise in problem gambling . Gamblers can stake £100 per spin in 33,000 betting shops across the UK .


Manny Pacquiao suffers from such bad leg cramps during training that he spends a staggering $1,800 on a tube of anti-inflammatory cream. The Filipino superstar is into the fourth week of his training camp ahead of his $300million mega-fight against Floyd Mayweather Jnr on May 2. And his trainer Freddie Roach revealed the problems he has due to the size of his calves. 'There's no magic cure for it,' Roach told Yahoo. 'We're doing what we can do. I've got the doctors working on it. There are some Filipino guys here who are massaging it for him. The cream cost $1,800 for a single bottle. I wasn't too happy about that.' Manny Pacquiao jogs round the track as he makes an early start to his workout on Wednesday . Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach (right) revealed his fighter suffers from bad leg cramps in training . The cost is so high because Pacquiao does not have health insurance in the United States and the cream had to be run past USADA who are conducting drug tests in the build-up to the Las Vegas showdown. Roach has also changed Pacquiao's training regime to reduce the pressure on his legs. 'We did change his running schedule because I don't like him running the hills six days a week,' he added. 'I've got him on the track a lot more now doing fast sprint-type workouts instead of hill workouts. I think it's better for the older fighters sometimes to stay away from the hills so much.' Floyd Mayweather posted a video of a sparring session as he steps up his training ahead of May 2 .

Summary: Manny Pacquiao is deep in training to fight Floyd Mayweather . He suffers from bad leg cramps due to the size of his calves . Pacquiao spends $1,800 on a tube of anti-inflammatory cream . He has had to change his training to include fewer hill runs . Bob Arum: Mayweather vs Pacquiao HAD to be held in Las Vegas . CLICK HERE for all the latest Pacquiao vs Mayweather news .


Burrowed underground, a grubby five-year-old boy peeks expectantly around a makeshift door as a woman prepares his pancakes. Like the rodent he keeps as a pet, Pavel has grown accustomed to a subterranean existence after nine months living in a basement where he eats, sleeps and plays. Accompanied by his family and a group of others who have seen their city descend into a war zone, the young boy takes refuge from the ever-present threat of stray bullets and artillery fire. Waiting for lunch: Pavel Makeev, age 5, peeks his head through a doorway while waiting for his lunch to be cooked in Donetsk, Ukraine . Pavel and his family live in the basement of the cultural centre in Petrovskiy, an area of Donetsk under pro-Russian rebel control, and the city above him has seen months of heavy and terrifying clashes between Ukrainian troops and rebels. Since the February 15 ceasefire, fighting may have eased but it has not stopped altogether. The thump of artillery fire and the rattle of automatic guns still echo through a bleak landscape of fallen trees and splintered houses. Going home is still not a safe option. Life in the basement is simple, but with working electricity, the family have light and are able to use stoves to cook. A shabby collection of furniture and materials salvaged from buildings above decorates their underground home. Much of the natural light that the few windows allow in is blocked by protective sandbags. The desperate family are just a few of the thousands of civilians who were forced to flee their homes because of the conflict - which began in April 2014 after Kiev sent its military to the southeastern regions that refused to recognize the new authorities in the capital. Nearly a year of fighting has led to at least 5,793 deaths, according to UN estimates. Another 14,595 people have been wounded in the conflict. New life: The young boy holds his pet, Masha, who lives with him in his underground home in the Petrovskiy neighborhood of Donetsk . Basic amenities: Pavel and his family were forced to flee their home and move to the squalid basement for their own safety . Underground existence: Beneath the city, Pavel and his sister Raya are safer from the constant threat of stray bullets and artillery fire . Harsh environment: People have been living in this basement since June 2014, two months after the conflict in Ukraine began . Light relief: The basement has working electricity, meaning the children can watch television while they take refuge from the fighting . Ruined building: An apartment in the neighbourhood is destroyed and abandoned after being hit by artillery rounds in Donetsk, Ukraine . Living area: The haphazard collection of furniture provides the inhabitants of the basement with what little comfort they have . Makeshift bed: Most of the beds consist of pieces of material and furniture salvaged from the war-torn city above . Children's bedroom: Two bunk beds are set up for youngsters in the basement of the Petrovskiy neighborhood cultural centre . Makeshift

Summary: Pavel Makeev and his family were forced to move to an underground basement shortly after the conflict began . They are from the Petrovskiy neighbourhood, which has seen heavy fighting between Ukrainian troops and rebels . Family are among thousands who have had to flee their homes after being bombarded with bullets and artillery fire .


Leon McKenzie, the Premier League striker turned delivery driver, added another chapter to his remarkable story as he won his first title as a professional boxer by claiming the international masters belt at the iconic York Hall. It was 10 years ago next month that McKenzie scored for Norwich in a famous 2-0 win over Manchester United at Carrow Road. It has been a decade of ups and downs since for 'Big McK', who endured crippling depression which culminated in a suicide attempt in a Bexleyheath hotel room. But, in boxing, the former Premier League star has found redemption and has been building to this moment since turning professional in June 2013. And, after making a living from taking his chances on the pitch, McKenzie did not let this one pass. Leon McKenzie poses after winning his first title as a professional boxer by at the iconic York Hall . McKenzie won his first title as a professional boxer by claiming the international masters belt . The soon-to-be 37-year-old dominated Croatian fighter Ivan Stupalo during Saturday night's victory . The 36-year- dominated the 10-round super-middleweight contest against Croatian Ivan Stupalo, winning ever round on referee Marcus McDonnell's card, to claim the strap which makes him the mandatory for the southern area title. He said: 'Look at how far I've come. If you look where I was five years ago, I'm lucky to even be here. I want to thank my team, this is a journey not just about me but about so many other people. I want to thank God – this is my second chance, my second career. 'It was my first 10 rounder and I enjoyed it in there. I had to be cautious, I had to move around and use my jab. I stuck to the game plan and now I've got this belt and the journey continues. I'm 37 in May – how many 37-year-olds do you know who could do that?' Former footballer McKenzie celebrates his win with his family at the Iconic York Hall on Saturday night . Boxing talent McKenzie has made the venue is home having fought all but one of his fights there . Boxing talent is very much in the blood for McKenzie. His father Clinton, his trainer and cornerman here at York Hall, is a former British and European light-welterweight champion. His uncle Duke, meanwhile, remains Britain's only modern three-weight world champion. In fact his father made his professional debut in this very ring in Bethnal Green in October 1976. Then, in 1981, Clinton won his British title here too. It was also a happy hunting ground for uncle Duke, who won both of his fights in this famous corner of the East End. Now Croydon-born McKenzie has made this his home with all but one of his previous fights happening here while his opponent was beaten on his only other outing here, when he challenged Andreas Evangelou for the vacant international masters light-heavyweight title. Mckenzie wins his first title in the ring at York Hall and gives his mum a

Summary: Leon McKenzie claimed his first title as a professional boxer on Saturday . McKenzie beat Ivan Stupalo to win international masters belt at York Hall . The 36-year-old dominated the 10-round super-middleweight contest . It is 10 years ago next month since he scored against Manchester United .


A cheeky brown bear soaked its patient canine friend when it sprayed it with water from a garden hose. Tima, a 300kg bear that has travelled the world performing with the German Shepherd dog since it was adopted in 1995, shows it knows how to have fun, delighting in the hose and even aiming at its companion. Holding a garden hose in its paws, the bear lunges its arms back and forth and initially appears to get itself wet. The playful pair were filmed enjoying the sunshine – and the chance to cool off – near the southern city of Jaen, in Spain. The bear, originally from Siberia, holds the hose straight out in front of it to allow the fountain of water to land just beside the dog. Before it begins lunging its arms once more and spraying water everywhere – eventually managing to hit the dog. Flinching slightly when sprayed, the German Shepherd moves from its resting position and jumps up to its feet. The bear holds the garden hose in its paws and initially manages to spray itself with water . The dog then sits with its ears pointing upwards as the bear moves to position itself better, still holding the hose in its paws. Moving the hose down to the ground, the bear then begins swinging it more erratically and sprays the dog square in the face. Despite getting wet, the German Shepherd remains patient and stays rooted to its original position – in the bear’s firing line. Twirling the hose, the bear then manages to wet itself again before redirecting its focus towards the dog and soaking it once more. The bear holds the hose in the direction of the dog and manages to spray it directly in the face . The dog flinches and shakes the water from itself but remains patient and rooted to its original position . The video concludes with the bear standing up on two feet to spray the dog from a higher vantage point . The dog then opens its mouth in the hope of having a drink, before shutting it again, shaking off the water and licking its lips. The video concludes with the bear rising to its feet to spray the dog – who is also stood up on all fours – from a higher position.

Summary: The German Shepherd sits opposite the 300kg brown bear . Bear holds hose in paws and lunges arms back and forth . Eventually the bear manages to spray the dog in the face . Dog remains patient, shakes off water and even licks lips .


Unbeaten UFC champion Ronda Rousey's foray from the Octagon into action films has received rave reviews from Hollywood co-stars including Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez. The UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion has followed up her appearance in Sylvester Stallone's The Expendables 3 with a butt-kicking role in the latest Fast and Furious installment. A behind-the-scenes preview shows the 28-year-old American trading some serious blows with actress Rodriguez in what producer Neal H Moritz described as 'one of the best fights we've ever had in the franchise'. Ronda Rousey (right) stars in a girl fight scene with Michelle Rodriguez in Fast and Furious 7 . The UFC superstar has taken another Hollywood role after appearing in The Expendables 3 . Rousey admits she 'can't wait to see the shock factor' following what's been described as one of the franchise's best ever fight scenes . The former Olympic Judo champion has be hailed by the producer and her co-stars . Rousey referred to the clash between the two women wearing expensive gowns in a penthouse suite as 'like a super oestrogen-pumped fight scene and I I can't wait to see the shock factor.' Her celebrity co-stars were equally impressed by the first US woman to win an Olympic gold medal in Judo, at the 2008 Beijing Games. 'I think the Ronda Rousey aspect is the game changer,' said Rodriguez - who finished filming the scene with a high-five congratulations following Rousey's knockout blow. Hollywood actress Rodriguez claims Rousey's appearance in the film is 'a game changer' Rodriguez and Rousey roll around on the floor during the celebrated fight scene . Leading man Vin Diesel claims he always knew Rousey would have 'a very special moment' 'I just love Ronda Rousey and I knew she was going to have a very special moment,' added leading man Diesel. Rousey currently boasts an 11-0 record in the sport having defeated Cat Zingano in just 14 seconds in her most recent contest on February 28. However, she recently quashed talk of the prospect of her ever fighting a male opponent in UFC. 'There should never (be) a venue where we're celebrating a man hitting a woman,' she said. The 28-year-old celebrates after defeating Cat Zingano in her last appearance in the Octagon .

Summary: UFC champion Ronda Rousey is unbeaten in 11 Octagon fights . She has followed her film appearance in The Expendables 3 with a role in Fast and Furious 7 . The 28-year-old's fight scene with Michelle Rodriguez has been described as 'one of the best fights we've ever had in the franchise'


Teachers are to get a pay rise of up to 2 per cent, ministers are set to announce tomorrow amid claims of a major coalition dispute. Nick Clegg tonight accused the Tories of trying to block the rise in a 'fierce' row over honouring the recommendation of an independent pay review body to give the full rise to teachers in England and Wales. But Education Secretary Nicky Morgan insisted the salary increase would go ahead as planned. Scroll down for video . Teachers in England and Wales will get pay rises of up to 2 per cent base on performance, the coalition has agreed (file picture) The School Teachers' Review Body (STRB) wants the upper end of the main pay range raised by 2 per cent, while the minimum goes up 1 per cent, allowing schools to reward their best teachers with a bigger rise. At present maximum pay in England and Wales outside of London is £32,187, with the minimum rate set at £22,023. Downing Street this week denied there was a coalition dispute over the issue, insisting it was 'being dealt with in the normal way' by Lib Dem Treasury minister Danny Alexander. But Mr Clegg accused the Chancellor of blocking the plan. He told MailOnline: 'It's important that where we can be as generous as we can be… for people who are working in the public sector, we should do so.' He stressed that it was important to be 'responsible with the public finances' but insisted that the teachers' pay rise could be funded. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg revealed details of a 'fierce' coalition row over honouring the recommendation of an independent pay review body to give the full rise to teachers in England and Wales . Speaking this afternoon he said: 'There's quite a fierce debate going on in government right now about what we do for the recommendations for teachers. 'The recommendation is that for some teachers, it depends where they are on their pay band, they get a 2 per cent increase. 'That's being resisted by George Osborne. I just think it's affordable, it wouldn't cost us the earth, it's recommended and we should get on and do it.' He admitted that at a time of ongoing austerity the money 'has to be found from somewhere', but said next week's Budget would focus on raising more in tax from 'people who have got the means to chip in a bit of extra'. However, the Tories hit back insisting there was not row and the deal was agreed this evening. Mrs Morgan told the BBC: 'This country is lucky to have a truly exceptional teaching workforce who do a vital job of opening up young minds. That's I'm delighted to approve a pay deal today which gives heads the freedom to offer their best and most experienced teachers a 2 per cent pay rise, something that is only possible because we trust heads and governors to decide how to reward their staff.' The pay review body believes that the rise for teachers could be made from

Summary: EXCLUSIVE: Deputy PM tells MailOnline about 'fierce' row over rise . Independent pay review body recommended 2% rise in England and Wales . Clegg insists the plan is 'affordable' and the money 'has to be found' Salary hikes could be funded from within existing school budgets . Education Secretary Nicky Morgan insists the rise will go ahead next year . She says the country is 'lucky to have truly exceptional teaching workforce'


Jay Z hosted the music industry's biggest stars at a glittering business meeting to lament 'crass commercialization' and plot their own rival to Spotify, it is claimed. Madonna, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Daft Punk, Chris Martin of Coldplay, Jack White, Rihanna, an unnamed prominent country singer, and Jay Z's wife Beyoncé all gathered in February to share their thoughts, Showbiz 411 reported. And today the rapper, whose real name is Shawn Carter, confirmed his $54 million purchase of Swedish streaming network Aspiro, parent company of music platform WiMP. The program, which he plans to rename TidalHifi, will uniquely allow artists to profit from their material and directly upload quality tracks. Daft Punk's two members were key figures in deciding on a strategy during the meeting days before the Grammy Awards at The Fig House event space in a remote part of Pasadena, Los Angeles, a source told Showbiz 411. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Glittering business: Jay Z hosted some of the music industry's biggest names, including his wife Beyoncé (pictured together in 2014) at a secret meeting last month to discuss the commercialization of the industry . Putting their heads together: Nicki Minaj and Madonna joined the group in a remote event space in Pasadena, Los Angeles, days before the Grammy Awards in February to share their ideas (both pictured last month) Kanye West, pictured at Paris Fashion Week, was full of ideas that he kept blurting out, Showbiz 411 reported . They apparently suggested artists should be involved in curating and editing that material on the network. Meanwhile Kanye West was 'out of control'. A source told the site: 'He blurts things out. Jay Z kept him by his side and joked that he was his "interpreter".' On Friday, a spokesman for Project Panther Bidco, a company controlled by the 45-year-old rapper, said all the conditions for completing the acquisition of Aspiro had now been fulfilled. Owners representing more than 90 percent of shares in the Swedish-listed firm accepted the $54 million offer on Wednesday, the spokesman said. Panther Bidco will now initiate the compulsory purchase of the remaining Aspiro shares, as well as delisting the company from Nasdaq Stockholm. Rihanna arrived late to the meeting but contributed thoughts alongside Coldplay's Chris Martin, reports say . Daft Punk are said to have made persuasive contributions, saying artists should curate the stream . Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter (left) and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo (right) were among the selected few . Completing the line-up, as well as an unnamed country music singer, was singer Jack White . The deal will pit Jay-Z against Spotify, and also Dr Dre after his streaming service, Beats Music, was bought by Apple. In January, shares in Aspiro, which runs music streaming service WiMP, leaped 59 per cent in early trading to the bid level of 1.05 crowns per share. 'I think they will be a better owner to lift Aspiro and its advanced music streaming service to a new level,' said Trond Berger, the financial director of Norwegian media group Shibsted, currently Aspiro's majority owner. At the

Summary: Jay Z confirmed purchase of Aspiro in Sweden on Wednesday for $56m . Rapper, 45, met with industry's biggest players to discuss the move . They met at event space in Pasadena, remote LA, days before Grammys . Daft Punk 'suggested artists should curate and edit the network' Kanye West was 'out of control' repeatedly 'blurting things out' Program offers far higher quality stream than its rivals, artists profit from it .


It looks like the aftermath of an earthquake in suburbia. But this broken brickwork is actually the result of a botched building job that brought the house down on a couple’s plan for a basement extension. Ed Goldswain and his eight months pregnant fiancée Jacquie Hale fled for their lives when the building cracked in half, escaping from their ground floor flat with their upstairs neighbours as debris fell ‘like something out of a disaster movie’. That was just the start of their nightmare. For although the builders were found by a judge to have been ‘incompetent’ and were ordered to pay £287,000 damages, the firm is believed to be insolvent, the High Court heard. And while the couple had buildings cover, the insurance company has so far refused to pay up. Now the pair fear they will never see their money – and they are still saddled with a 23-year mortgage on the £345,000 flat. Edward Goldswain and his partner Jacqueline Hale, who was eight months pregnant at the time, were planning to extend their £345,000 ground-floor flat into the basement of this property in Finchley, north London, when disaster struck . Mr Goldswain said AIMS Plumbing & Building Services Ltd were paid to do the work, but he and his partner soon noticed cracks appearing in the walls of the Edwardian home . After a bout of heavy rain Mr Goldswain said he noticed the cracks widening dramatically. The pair alerted their upstairs neighbour and all of them were forced to flee as the building fell down into the basement . Yesterday 39-year-old investment banker Miss Hale described how, in ten or 20 seconds, cracks in the wall went from 1cm wide to 10cm before one side of the building fell away. The trauma caused her early contractions and she had to be taken to hospital. The baby boy was born unharmed six weeks later. Miss Hale and marketing manager Mr Goldswain, 40, bought the house in Finchley, North London, four years ago and decided to extend into the basement. AIMS Plumbing & Building Services Limited began work in September 2012. It went wrong within two months and the couple sued. Last week Mr Justice Akenhead said the ‘overwhelming probability’ was that the builders failed to carry out the work with reasonable care and skill. Barnet council has demolished the building and made the site safe. And the couple – who now have a second son – have been renting as they contest the insurance company’s decision. Miss Hale said: ‘The good news is that we’re happy and healthy and we’ve got two lovely kids.’ The judge ordered AIMS Plumbing & Building Services Limited to pay the couple almost £290,000 for the destruction of their Edwardian home. Mr Goldswain and Ms Hale were forced to move out of their dream property, along with their neighbour, and subsequent checks by Finchley Council revealed the house would have to be pulled down . Broken home: Workers dismantle the property in north London after the botched basement extension. A judge today ruled that

Summary: Edward Goldswain and Jacqueline Hale paid AIMS Plumbing & Building Services Ltd to extend ground floor flat . Couple noticed cracks in walls of £345,000 home and said they listened to the 'fabric of the house tearing apart' Pair ran from property and shock sent Miss Hale into an early labour, though her baby was delivered healthy . They were today awarded £290,000 at High Court today but may not see a penny after building firm went bust .


Mats Hummels is in the frame to leave for Manchester United, Ilkay Gundogan has yet to sign a contract extension and can leave in 2016 and even the much-vaunted re-signing of Marco Reus might have simply been a stalling tactic to wait for a move to Barcelona next summer. On top of all that, Borussia Dortmund, the club which charmed the world two years ago on their rampaging run to the Champions League final, have battled relegation all season and were comprehensively beaten by Juventus in the Champions League last week. You might be forgiven for thinking that here was a club on the slide. But what about the notion of Dortmund in Europe next season? It would seem a non-starter. Borussia Dortmund are starting to look up again following a nightmare start to the season . Part of Dortmund's remarkable 10,000-strong support in Hannover for their Bundesliga match last weekend . Defender Mats Hummels has been strongly linked with a summer move to Manchester United . For most of the world, their last sight of Dortmund's plight in the Bundesliga were those infamous photos of captain Hummels and goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller climbing the surround fencing to reason with angry fans from the 'Yellow Wall' after the home defeat by Augsburg last month left the team bottom. Yet the 3-2 win at Hannover at the weekend was a sixth victory in a run of eight games undefeated and sparked some crazy talk. 'Now we need to focus our eyes in the direction of the Europa League,' said double goalscorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Club chairman Hans-Joachim Watzke was a little more cautious. 'It's more important to put some distance between us and the relegation battle first,' he said. While manager Jurgen Klopp and Hummels struck some sensible middle ground. 'We're no longer in the middle of a relegation battle,' said Klopp. 'Let's get to the point whereby we mathematically can't be relegated and then let's see how many games we have.' Hummels, looking ahead to what would normally be a title-deciding clash with Bayern, said: 'We want to beat Bayern. At the moment we're in no-man's land but we could still slip back. If we beat Bayern, then we'll see.' Star man Marco Reus has signed a contract extension but could still move to Barcelona in 2016 . Ilkay Gundogan (right) has yet to commit to a new Dortmund contract and could leave in the summer . After an upturn in form, Dortmund find themselves just five points off a Europa League place . Manager Jurgen Klopp (second right) with Sebastian Kehl and Jakub Blaszczykowski after Saturday's win . Whether Europe is realistic or not - they are five points off the Europa League places with eight games to play - Dortmund are in a much better place than a couple of months ago. No-one truly believed they could go down, yet at times they seemed intent on testing the proposition to the full. But Reus signing a new four-year contract was an enormous boost, all the more so as it contained no release

Summary: Borussia Dortmund have turned around their season after disastrous start . The Bundesliga giants are five points off a Europa League place . Jurgen Klopp's team looked doomed to relegation earlier in the campaign . Key men like Mats Hummels, Ilkay Gundogan and Marco Reus could leave . Germany international Hummels will cost Manchester United £35m . Reus signed new contract but could still head to Barcelona next year .


The youngest half brother of late President Gerald Ford has died. He was 90. Richard Ford's death Friday in Grand Rapids was disclosed by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. Gerald Ford had three half brothers after his mother's second marriage. Longtime family friend Marty Allen tells The Grand Rapids Press that Richard Ford was a 'relatively quiet person who was not interested in the limelight.' Richard Ford ran the family's paint company. R.I.P.: Richard Ford (left) the half brother of former President Ford, died in Grand Rapids on Friday. He was 90. He is seen here with Vaden Bales, the son-in-law of of former President Ford lay a wreath during a ceremony at the tomb of President Gerald R. Ford on Saturday July 14, 2007 . An avid golfer, he threw himself into the business because he was unimpressed that his golf clubs started to chip after one year of use. 'There just aren't that many great gentlemen like Uncle Dick in the world anymore,' said nephew J. Gregory Ford. 'He was a tough cookie. 'He had some pretty significant back problems, yet fought through it and was playing golf even up until last summer. 'Anything you threw at him, he would conquer. 'He was amazingly tough for as nice as he was. 'He always had a smile on his face.' Funeral: Honorary pallbearers for former U.S. President Gerald R. Ford in 2006, (L-R) Vice President Dick Cheney, former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, Ford's half brother Richard Ford, former Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger, former Senate Majority Leader Robert Dole (R-KS) and former National Security Adviser Brent Scowcroft. Richard Ford passed away on Friday . Ford was instrumental in bringing the Ford Presidential Museum to downtown Grand Rapids in the early 1980s. Richard Ford was born June 3, 1924 in Grand Rapids and lived with the family at houses on Union Street and Lake Drive before moving to East Grand Rapids. He attended the University of Michigan. In 1947 he married Ellen Platte and together they had three children - Linda Ford, Laurie Ford and Richard P. Ford. Gerald Ford died in 2006. Gerald Ford was president from 1947 to 1977. He died in 2006 . In interviews after his siblings death, Richard Ford admitted he only found they were half-brothers when he was '24 or 25'. Gerald Ford was a congressman from western Michigan before becoming vice president in 1973. He was president from August 1974 to 1977 after Richard Nixon's resignation.

Summary: Richard Ford was the youngest half brother of Gerald Ford . He died in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Friday, aged 90 . An avid golfer who was 'relatively quiet', he ran the family paint business . He was was one of the pallbearers at the 2006 funeral of Gerald Ford .


Brazil talisman Neymar and his national team-mates have jetted off to London having beaten France in Paris. The Barcelona forward scored a second-half strike to help Brazil defeat Didier Deschamps side 3-1 at the Stade de France in an international friendly on Thursday and now take on South American rivals Chile at Arsenal's Emirates stadium on Sunday. Neymar took to social media to update fans as he posted a picture sat next to Robinho on the plane over to London. Neymar posted this picture with team-mate Robinho (right) on their flight to London on Friday night . Following the French victory, Neymar posted a picture with former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry on his Instagram account hailing: 'This is one of the best in football history!!! THIERRY HENRY.' Henry picked up 123 caps for France during his illustrious career and Neymar appears to be heading in the same direction with Brazil. The former Arsenal star attended the match with former team-mates Marcel Desailly, Zinedine Zidane and Patrick Vieira to celebrate their position as national centurions. Together, they are four of just six players to be capped more than 100 times by Les Bleus, with Didier Deschamps another and all-time leader Lilian Thuram making up the list. The presence of such national legends couldn't inspire Deschamps side, who were comprehensively beaten by Neymar's Brazil . Brazil star Neymar poses with France legend Thierry Henry following the 3-1 friendly victory on Thursday . Neymar turns cameraman after the win at the Stade de France, posting this picture on his Instagram account . Neymar (centre) fired home for Brazil after the interval to give his side the lead against France on Thursday . The Barcelona star runs away in celebration having scored Brazil's second during the 3-1 win over France . (Left-right) Zinedine Zidane, Thierry Henry, Marcel Desailly and Patrick Vieira celebrate 100 caps for France . Chelsea's Willian posted this selfie as Brazil fly to face Chile in London at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday .

Summary: Brazil beat France 3-1 in a friendly at the Stade de France on Thursday . Oscar levelled before half-time following Rafael Varane's headed opener . Neymar put Brazil into the lead after 56 minutes before Luis Gustavo struck late on to secure the victory for Dunga's side . Brazil face South American rivals Chile at the Emirates stadium on Sunday .


Mozambique club Ferroviario Maputo paid the price for celebrating their goal against K-Stars when their opponents took advantage of their exuberant celebration by scoring straight from the kick off. In the 2015 Future Champions Gauteng International Tournament, where the likes of Sunderland and Orlando Pirates are also taking part, Ferroviario were hoping to take advantage of their first appearance at the annual competition. Dos Santos Adriano had given Ferroviario the lead with an impressive free-kick when the whole team, including the goalkeeper, decided to run around the pitch, throw in a few somersaults and make the most of the occasion. Dos Santos Adriano had given Ferroviario Maputo the lead with an impressive free-kick . Ferroviario were making their first appearance at the Future Champions Gauteng International Tournament . The Mozambique club's goalkeeper joined in the celebrations and ran over to their fans . Zambian club K-Stars were allowed to kick-off by the referee with Ferroviario oblivious to what was going on . Kapilingo Francisco noticed the opponents goalkeeper was off the line and took a shot at goal . K-Stars celebrate together after Francisco lobbed the goalkeeper in bizarre fashion to level the scores . But want happened next was quite astonishing when Zambian side K-Stars took advantage of the overenthusiastic celebration in bizarre fashion. The referee allowed K-Stars to kick off while Ferroviario were still soaking up the atmosphere and Kapilingo Francisco lobbed the stray goalkeeper to level the scores with the match finishing 1-1. It was certainly a goal celebration that Ferroviario won't forget in a hurry.

Summary: Dos Santos Adriano had given Ferroviario Maputo the lead with a free-kick . The whole team including the goalkeeper ran over to fans to celebrate . K-Stars were allowed to kick-off by the referee with Ferroviario still celebrating . But the Zambian club equalise immediately in bizarre fashion as game ends 1-1 .


Rangi Chase turned on the style in front of Australia national coach Tim Sheens as Salford continued their revival with a 24-18 win over Wakefield to climb into Super League's top eight. The Red Devils have collected five points out of a possible six since Sheens arrived to take up a short-term advisory role at the club and it was Chase, who was given his NRL debut by Sheens as a teenager at Wests Tigers, who once more stole the show on Adrian Morley's 300th Super League appearance. The former Castleford and England stand-off scored one try and provided the scoring pass for Salford's three others to further underline his return to the form that earned him the Man of Steel title in 2011. Rangi Chase put in a stylish performance for Salford Red Devil in their win over Wakefield on Sunday . The Red Devils, who were led out by Morley, were virtually at full-strength with the return of major close-season signings Ben Jones-Bishop and Michael Dobson, and showed signs of becoming a force this year. Wakefield, who gave 18-year-old Jordan Crowther his second appearance, had their moments but were left to contemplate a third successive defeat after starting the season with back-to-back wins. Chase scored a try and set up three for his side as Salford moved into the Super League's top eight . Chase had the chance to help his side open the scoring when he re-gathered the ball from Dobson's high kick but his trademark "no-look" pass found a defender instead of a team-mate and Wakefield went on to dominate the rest of the opening quarter. Impressive full-back Craig Hall's 40-20 kick set up the position for left winger Chris Riley to go over only to be brought back for a forward pass, while centre Reece Lyne had a try disallowed for a double movement before loose forward Danny Washbrook's break paved the way for stand-off Jacob Miller to score the opening try. Hall's conversion made it 6-0 but the Red Devils struck twice in a five-minute spell to turn the tables on the visitors. Chase picked off a pass by his former half-back partner Tim Smith to get winger Greg Johnson away for an 80-metre try and then produced a short pass for second rower Weller Hauraki to score his first try for the club. Josh Griffin added both goals to make it 12-6 and was then denied a try by being held up over the line. Salford looked to be firmly in command when Chase dummied his way over for a solo try three minutes into the second half, Griffin making it 18-6, but Wakefield were in no mood to roll over. Hooker Paul McShane, just back on the field for the injured Pita Godinet, caught the Salford defence napping by forcing his way over from dummy half for his side's second try, which Hall goaled. Morley then produced arguably the highlight of the match, a 50-metre break, to set up the position for Chase to get centre Junior Sa'u over for a fourth try, with

Summary: Former Man of Steel Rangi Chase scored a try and set up three in win . Adrian Morley led Red Devils out in his 300th Super League match . Salford have five points from six since advisor Tim Sheens arrived .


When it comes to the FA Cup, Manchester United have edged Barclays Premier League rivals Arsenal in recent years, winning three of their last five meetings. This year, the pair have been pitted against each other once again, in the quarter-finals - the difference this time being that Sir Alex Ferguson will not be in charge of United. Can Arsenal, the current holders, balance the scales and reach the last four? Manchester United will face Arsenal in the FA Cup for the first time since Sir Alex Ferguson's (right) retirement . Manchester United 0 Arsenal 2 - FA Cup fifth-round, February 2003 . Goals either side of half-time saw Arsenal bag a comfortable win over their top-flight rivals. Edu opened the scoring for the Gunners in the 34th minute with a free-kick which deflected off the shoulder of David Beckham and wrong-footed Fabien Barthez. The visitors struck another blow to United's comeback hopes when Sylvain Wiltord took the ball around Wes Brown before converting a well-placed shot for Arsenal's second in the 52nd minute, putting the game out of reach. Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy (left) tussles with Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira (right) Arsenal forward Sylvain Wiltord (left) is congratulated by team-mates after scoring his side's second goal . Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs has an attempt at goal during the FA Cup fifth-round in 2004 . Arsenal 0 Manchester United 1 - FA Cup semi-final, April 2004 . United secured their place in the final by beating Arsenal at Villa Park, where Paul Scholes fired home the only goal. It came just after half an hour when Ryan Giggs squared a ball in from the right to an unmarked Scholes, whose fierce shot sailed past Jens Lehmann. Arsenal did have their chances, however, with Edu and Patrick Vieira both hitting the woodwork and frequently forcing Roy Carroll into action. The defeat ended the Gunners' 18-match unbeaten FA Cup run, which stretched back to their 2001 defeat to Liverpool in the final. United playmaker Paul Scholes (centre) scores the only goal as his side beat Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final . United winger Cristiano Ronaldo (left) is brought down by Arsenal defender Gael Clichy (right) Arsenal 0 Manchester United 0 (Arsenal win 5-4 on penalties) - FA Cup final, May 2005 . Arsenal held on for a goalless draw after a dominant Manchester United performance in the Wembley final, which the Gunners went on to win 5-4 on penalties. United were unable to beat in-form goalkeeper Lehmann, who made crucial saves throughout before saving Scholes' penalty to clinch the cup. United came close with chances from Wayne Rooney, who hit the post, and Ruud van Nistlerooy, whose effort was deflected onto the bar by Freddie Ljungberg. Come the shoot-out, Arsenal, who had Jose Antonio Reyes sent off in the final minute of extra-time, maintained their composure and scored all five penalties, the fifth converted by Vieira. Arsenal full-back Lauren (left) goes to challenge Ronaldo during the FA Cup final in 2005 . Patrick Vieira holds the FA Cup trophy after

Summary: Manchester United will play Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-finals this year . United have won three of their last five meetings in the Cup . Arsenal have not beaten United in the Cup since the final in 2005 .


Millions of cars, motorbikes and lorries are being left on the scrap heap in China every year in a bid by the government to cut pollution levels. In one scrap yard in the city of Hangzhou, an incredible 100,000 vehicles have piled up after being taken off the road because they did not meet the national emissions standard. A similar picture can be seen right across the country. These amazing photographs on People's Daily Online show the sheer scale of China’s car graveyards. From above, the eclectic collection of cars and trucks could almost be mistaken for the pieces of someone’s giant toy set. Five and a half million cars will be scrapped this year because they are high emission vehicles, contributing £10.8bn to the recycling industry. By 2020, it is estimated that 16 million vehicles will be ready for the scrap heap. China’s booming car industry means some 154 million cars are now on the country’s congested roads. A massive 17 million were sold in 2014 alone, making up a quarter of global sales. In an attempt to slow down car sales, Chinese authorities have cut the number of new vehicles that can be registered on the roads. Last year the number of new registration plates available in Beijing fell from 240,000 to just 150,000. It has been said that by 2017, only 90,000 plates will be issued for ordinary cars and the rest to eco-friendly cars. Sea of metal: An aerial view of a junkyard in Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province. As China is stepping up environmental protection levels to fulfill its commitment of curbing pollution, an increasing number of pollutive vehicles have been removed from roads and scrapped . Cars as far as the eye can see: Pictures of the junkyard in Hangzhou shocked Chinese netizens, with hundreds of thousands of vehicles piled high, including motorcycles, scooters, trucks and cars . Can you remember where we parked? China’s booming car industry means some 154 million cars are now on the country's congested roads. A massive 17 million were sold in 2014 alone, making up a quarter of global sales . Mangled: This picture from Hangzhou shows a stack of scrapped motorcycles and motor scooters. China is the world's leading motorcycle manufacturer, with an annual production volume of over 27 million two-and-three wheelers . A lot of work left: A solitary crane appears to sift through the multiple vehicle islands. In an attempt to slow down car sales, Chinese authorities have cut the number of new vehicles that can be registered on the roads . No escape: This panoramic shot shows the sheer scale of the HGVs that have been left for scrap in the Hangzhou junkyard as the country aggressively moves to fulfill its commitment of curbing pollution . Better not lose your keys: Last year the number of new registration plates available in Beijing fell from 240,000 to just 150,000. It has been said that by 2017, only 90,000 plates will be issued for ordinary cars and the rest to eco-friendly cars .

Summary: Amazing images show 100,000 vehicles piled up at one scrap yard in Hangzhou . Some 5.5 million cars will be scrapped this year, contributing £10.8billion to the recycling industry . There are now 154 million cars on China's congested roads, while 17 million were sold last year alone .


Tony Irish, the boss of the international players’ union, has criticised the ICC over their decision to cut the 2019 World Cup in England to 10 teams, saying: ‘The global game needs a global view.’ With the likes of Ireland and Afghanistan – two of the more engaging sides in this year’s tournament – in danger of missing out on qualification in four years’ time, the ICC have faced tough questions over their commitment to spreading the game beyond its 10 Test-playing Full Members. But Irish’s comments, part of a wide-ranging interview with Sportsmail about some of the major issues faced by international cricket, carry particular significance: FICA, the Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations of which he is chief executive, represents the players unions in England, Australia, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, South Africa and West Indies. Tony Irish, the South African boss of the international players’ union, says cricket needs a global view and not a 10-game World Cup that the ICC has planned for 2019 that will exclude the likes of Ireland (above) Fans of Afghanistan, who haven't been disgraced in their first World Cup in Australia and New Zealand . In other words, he is speaking on behalf of the majority of the world’s top cricketers. ‘FICA takes a global view on the game,’ said Irish. ‘One of the objectives must be to try to grow the global game. The opportunity for other countries to participate in the World Cup, the pinnacle tournament, is important. ‘However, we do accept the challenge relating to the length of the event. We think we should look at reformatting the event, perhaps into four pools, or having a pre-qualifier.’ Irish, whose push for FICA to play a greater role in determining the game’s future has not been helped by India’s refusal to form their own players’ union, said the format of future World Cups should not be influenced by the TV-driven desire to guarantee as many group matches as possible for the Indians. Afghan and New Zealand playes come together after their World Cup pool A match in Napier . ‘One can understand that from a commercial point of view, and from the point of view of satisfying the biggest cricket market,’ he said. ‘But you’ve got to balance against that the fact that a sporting event is a sporting event, and if a team performs poorly in a particular format, then that’s how the results go. The growth of the game is equally important. ‘The ICC has 105 members – 10 Full Members, and a number of competitive Associate members. The important thing is that the body that administers the global game needs to have a global view.’ Irish, who also heads up the South African players’ association, questioned how Associate nations were supposed to get exposure against the Full Members when the international schedule is already full to bursting. India haven't got a players' union which hinders the international union's powers to push for an inclusive game . He said: ‘There’s very little framework any more to the Future Tours Programme.

Summary: The ICC has cut the 2019 World Cup to be held in England to 10 teams . Players unions from the top Test playing nations call move short-sighted . Union boss Tony Irish said 'the global game of cricket needs a global view' Rather than less teams, they say the Cup's format should be revisited . A 10-team Cup almost certainly means the likes of Ireland won't be there . FICA represents players' unions from most Test-playing nations, not India .