The sobbing that cooks have endured while chopping onions in the kitchen could soon be a thing of the past. Scientists say they have managed produce a tear-free version of the vegetable thanks to cutting-edge technology. Japanese scientists disabled the production of the powerful substance that an onion releases as the knife slices into it, cutting down on the pungent fumes that bring tears to the eyes. No more tears: Scientists say they have managed to disable the production of a powerful substance an onion releases as the knife slices into it, cutting down on the pungent fumes that bring tears to the eyes . In a press release, scientists said that the typical burning sensation of a raw onion was reduced too. The enzyme responsible is known as lachrymatory factor (LF) synthase. When an onion bulb is cut it causes a chemical reaction that generates propanthial S-oxide. This makes up the LF enzyme and is responsible for causing tears. This reaction also creates thiosulphinate, which creates the onion’s distinctive flavour. When an onion bulb is cut it causes a chemical reaction that generates propanthial S-oxide (pictured left). This makes up the lachrymatory factor (LF) enzyme responsible for causing tears. House Foods Group bombarded a bulb with irradiating ions to remove components and drastically reduce the level of LF (right) The enzyme responsible is known as lachrymatory factor (LF) synthase. When an onion bulb is cut it causes a chemical reaction that generates propanthial S-oxide. This makes up the LF enzyme and is responsible for causing tears. This reaction also creates thiosulphinate, which determines the onion’s flavour. During tests, scientists found that LF is formed in the presence of an enzyme called alliinase (AL), typically found in garlic, as well as Prencso. If any one of these three components in the reaction was omitted, levels of LF dropped. House Foods Group, who developed the technology, bombarded a bulb with irradiating ions in a process that removed these components and drastically reduced the level of this LF enzyme. During tests, scientists found that LF is formed in the presence of an enzyme called alliinase (AL), typically found in garlic, and a compound called Prencso. If any one of these three components in the reaction was omitted, the levels of LF drop significantly. House Foods Group bombarded a bulb with irradiating ions in a process that removed these components and drastically reduced the level of this LF enzyme. The company's researchers led by Shinsuke Imai won the Ig Nobel Prize - an award handed out to honour achievements organisers consider unintentionally funny - in 2013 for their discovery of the biochemical process behind how onions make people cry. Their research paper was published in the journal Nature in 2002. However, a spokesman said no decision had yet been made on whether they would commercialise their tear-free onions. Earlier this year, UK supermarket Asda began selling its Sweet Red onion which has 'lower pungency levels'. This results in a milder flavour and fewer tears. This particular onion was grown by farmer Alastair Findlay of Bedfordshire

Summary: When an onion is cut a chemical reaction generates propanthial S-oxide . This makes up the LF enzyme and is responsible for causing tears . Scientists used irradiating ions to reduced the level of this enzyme . But a spokesman said no decision had yet been made on whether they would commercialise their tear-free onions .


Rescue teams helping with the search for seven Marines and four soldiers feared dead after an Army helicopter crashed during a night exercise said they are remaining 'optimistic'. The UH-60 Black Hawk crashed in the Gulf of Mexico close to Eglin Air Force Base in the Florida Panhandle on Tuesday night. Search teams have been combing the water for clues and said they are clinging to hope despite human remains being discovered. Debris from the crash has also washed up on shore, including the landing gear and the side of the helicopter with the glass from the windows missing. Scroll down for video . Missing: Seven Marines and four soldiers are presumed dead after a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed in the Gulf of Mexico during a night training mission. Above, some of the debris that washed ashore on Wednesday morning . Survivors? Pentagon officials say the 11 on board are presumed dead but local authorities stress that it is still a search and rescue mission - not search and recover. Above, a door or window from the helicopter . Other parts thought to be from the helicopter have continued to wash up on the beach, including this wheel . Washing up: A glove washed up on a stretch of military-owned beach on Wednesday morning following a Black Hawk helicopter crash around 12 hours earlier . Foggy conditions remained on Wednesday morning which forced the rescue teams to take an 'operational pause', an Eglin Air Force Base spokesman said. The spokesman told NBC News: 'There is always room for optimism. The fog has been hampering our search efforts, and more fog is continuing to roll in.' The comments came as hundreds of people attended a vigil and lit candles for the missing servicemen. Dolly Edwards, 35, said she attended the vigil, held on the end of a nearby pier, to pay her respects as the soldiers were only in the area for training. 'My heart is really hurt right now knowing these people were here just on training — knowing they went and left their family members and did not give that goodbye, you know, because they weren't going off to war,' she told UTSanDiego.com. Norman Caron, a retired airman, added: 'We just need to be here to pay respects.' While a Pentagon official said the men were presumed dead, the hunt for the crashed helicopter remains a search and rescue mission and not search and recovery. Thick fog: The are was under fog advisory when the crash took place. Military officials who spoke with Daily Mail Online says local pilots are used to the conditions but the pilot who was flying at the time was from Louisiana or North Carolina. Above, a file photo of a UH-60 Black Hawk - not the one that crashed . Hard to see: Military personnel wade in the water and search on the beach under heavy fog at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida on Wednesday . A serviceman collects debris along the beach of what might be the wreckage of the military helicopter . Evidence:

Summary: Seven Marines and four soldiers presumed dead, the military said . But rescue teams said they remain optimistic despite thick fog . Debris was seen washing up on a military-owned stretch of beach on Wednesday morning . Military spokesperson confirmed that human remains had been found but could not say from how many people . Crash happened on Tuesday night when area was under a fog advisory . Local pilots were used to region's foggy conditions, military spokesperson told Daily Mail Online, while out-of-town pilot may not have been . Missing Marines were from Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina . The soldiers were from a National Guard unit in Hammond, Louisiana .


A Triple M Radio producer has been inundated with messages from prospective partners after a workplace ploy. After Tuesday's Grill Team show, hosts Matty Johns, Mark Geyer and Gus Worland uploaded a picture of 26-year-old Nick Slater to Facebook with a mobile number where people could reach him. In less than 24 hours, he had received over 130 messages from a varied range of male and female listeners, reports News.com. Triple M producer Nick Slater, (C), pictured with his Grill Team hosts, was flooded with 130 voicemails in 24 hours . Workmates and Grill Team hosts Matty Johns, Mark Geyer and Gus Worland uploaded a picture of 26-year-old Nick Slater to Facebook with a mobile number where people could reach out . The ploy came about after a waitress handed the audio engineer her number while out at some work drinks. Unconvinced it was a one off, his colleagues decided to put it to the test and see if anyone else was romantically interested in him. 'The Producers had a few drinks on Friday & Handsome Nick got a number off the waitress in the first 10 minutes!' 'We don't believe him that this never happens to him. Here's Nicks number...let's see how many calls he gets!' Slater received a torrent of voicemails, ranging from date proposals to 'heavy panting' 26-year-old Slater, a sound engineer, and his Triple M Grill Team workmates . In the following 24 hours Slater received a torrent of voicemails, ranging from date proposals to 'heavy panting.' 'There was a wide range of messages from some nice girls and a few nice blokes as well. There was even a grandma in there too.,' he said. 'We went through and listened to most of them. It was mostly people looking for lust, telling me to give them a call … it was all good fun.' Slater said his long-term girlfriend Kimberley understood of the station's antics, and she found the gag 'hilarious.' Slater said his long-term girlfriend Kimberley (pictured) found the umber ploy 'hilarious .

Summary: Nick Slater's colleagues uploaded a picture to Facebook with his number . In less than 24 hours, he received over 130 messages from varied people . Slater said his long-term girlfriend Kimberly found the ploy 'hilarious'


A preliminary report detailing actor Harrison Ford's actions just seconds before he crash-landed his 1940s vintage plane on to a California golf course was today released by federal transport officials. The document, issued by the National Transportation Safety Board, describes how the 72-year-old actor reported an engine failure shortly after taking off from Santa Monica Airport last Thursday. He then alerted air traffic controllers and turned back toward the airport, the report states. However, as he did so, the aircraft struck the top of a tall tree. Seconds later, it crashed to the ground. The plane - which came to rest around 800 feet from the approach end of a runway at the airport -sustained 'substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage' in the smash, the document states. Scroll down for video . Bloodied: A preliminary report detailing actor Harrison Ford's actions just seconds before he crash-landed his 1940s vintage plane on to a California golf course was today released by federal transport officials. Above, Ford is pictured being carried away from Penmar Golf Course in Venice, Los Angeles, on a stretcher last Thursday . Wrecked: The document, issued by the NTSB, describes how the 72-year-old actor reported an engine failure shortly after taking off from Santa Monica Airport last Thursday. Above, Ford's wrecked plane after the crash . Document: Ford then alerted air traffic controllers and turned back toward the airport, the report (pictured) states. However, as he did so, the aircraft struck the top of a tall tree. Seconds later, it crashed to the ground . Meanwhile, Ford, who played Han Solo in the original Star Wars series, suffered serious injuries, including a fractured pelvis and a broken ankle. However, he is expected to make a full recovery. The preliminary report explains how the actor was flying his World War II-era training plane under visual flight rules on the day of the crash. This meant he did not need to submit a flight plan. It added that 'visual meteorological conditions prevailed', but that following the aircraft's takeoff from runway 21, 'the pilot advised of an engine failure and requested an immediate return to the airport'. Ford 'initiated a left turn back towards the airport; the airplane subsequently struck the top of a tall tree prior to impacting the ground in an open area of a golf course,' the report states. It concludes: 'The airplane was recovered to a secure location for further examination.' The report was constructed 'using data from various sources' after 'a significant amount of investigative work'. It does not detail why Ford's engine might have failed, causing him to plummet to the ground. A final report is expected to be released when NTSB officials have finished their inquiry into the crash. Devoted: Ford suffered serious injuries in the crash, including a fractured pelvis and a broken ankle. Above, his wife, Calista Flockhart, is seen on Tuesday driving home from hospital after spending the entire day with him . Recovery: Ford is being treated at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center (pictured) in Los Angeles, California . Last

Summary: Preliminary report released by National Transportation Safety Board today . Describes how Harrison Ford reported engine failure shortly after take-off . Actor, 72, then alerted air traffic controllers and turned back to the airport . However, as he did so, his aircraft struck the top of tall tree, then crashed . Ford suffered serious injuries in horror smash, including a fractured pelvis . He is still recovering in hospital, with his wife Calista Flockhart by his side . Final report into crash may not be issued for a year pending investigation .


Ed Miliband has admitted he worries that being Labour leader means his sons think he spends too much time on his phone. He made a rare appearance on the school run with Daniel and Samuel and invited the TV cameras along as part of efforts to present him as a family man in the run up to the general election, after wife Justine also gave an interview. But one relative who will not be making an appearance on the campaign trail is his brother David, who will remain in the US where he moved after being beaten in the bruising Labour leadership contest. Scroll down for video . Ed Miliband has admitted he worries that being Labour leader means his sons think he spends too much time on his phone . He made a rare appearance on the school run with Daniel and Samuel and invited the TV cameras along as part of the move to present him as a family man . As part of his profile interview with ITV's Good Morning Britain, Mr Miliband took his sons to school, but then let slip that he rarely does it. He said: 'It's a huge pleasure to be able to see them during the day, it's a rare treat for me.' Mr Miliband also admitted that he worries about the impact of his job on his sons. He said: 'Yeah I do worry about that, I do worry about that. It's a constant battle and it's a constant thing that I've got to just be conscious of to make sure whatever job I'm doing now and in the future, that I make sure that I make sure that there's that time for them. 'I don't want them looking back and thinking, 'well Dad was never around' 'Dad was always on the phone', I think they probably would say Dad is on the phone a lot but I don't want them thinking you know I was just, I was never there.' The Labour leader said that his brother, David, would not be returning to Britain to take part in the general election campaign . David Miliband, who was defeated for the Labour leadership by Ed in 2010, would be concentrating on his job in New York running the International Rescue Committee charity . Ed Miliband revealed what he likes to watch on TV with his wife Justine . Ed Miliband revealed how he tries to keep romance alive with his wife Justine. While David and Samantha Cameron regularly have a night out in London, the Milibands prefer to stay closer to home. 'Nothing we like more than a night in, whether it’s watching a box set or just spending some time together,' Mr Miliband said. 'Well the last thing was, not exactly a box set, Broadchurch two which we really enjoyed.' He revealed he had tried to explain what being a party leader means to the five and four-year-old. 'We've tried, we've sort of had a bit of a discussion about the red team, we're the red team. We've even talked about the

Summary: Labour leader poses for TV cameras taking Daniel and Samuel to school . Admits he does not do it often and spends too much time on the phone . Reveals how he enjoys nights in watching TV with his wife Justine . Brother David will not return for election after 'bruising' leadership contest .


These remarkable scans clearly reveal how smoking during pregnancy harms an unborn baby's development. New ultrasound images show how babies of mothers who smoke during pregnancy touch their mouths and faces much more than babies of non-smoking mothers. Foetuses normally touch their mouths and faces much less the older and more developed they are. Experts said the scans show how smoking during pregnancy can mean the development of the baby's central nervous system is delayed. Doctors have long urged pregnant women to give up cigarettes because they heighten the risk of premature birth, respiratory problems and even cot death. Now researchers believe they can show the effects of smoking on babies in the womb - and use the images to encourage mothers who are struggling to give up. Scroll down for video . Image shows the 4-D ultrasound scan of two foetuses at 32 weeks gestation, one whose mother was a smoker (top) and the other carried by a non-smoker (bottom). The foetus carried by the smoker touches its face and mouth much more, indicating its development is delayed . As part of the study, Dr Nadja Reissland, of Durham University, used 4-D ultrasound scan images to record thousands of tiny movements in the womb. She monitored 20 mothers attending the James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, four of whom smoked an average of 14 cigarettes a day. After studying their scans at 24, 28, 32 and 36 weeks, she detected that foetuses whose mothers smoked continued to show significantly higher rates of mouth movement and self-touching than those carried by non-smokers. Foetuses usually move their mouths and touch themselves less as they gain more control the closer they get to birth, she explained. The pilot study, which Dr Reissland hopes to expand with a bigger sample, found babies carried by smoking mothers may have delayed development of the central nervous system. Dr Reissland said: 'A larger study is needed to confirm these results and to investigate specific effects, including the interaction of maternal stress and smoking.' She believed that videos of the difference in pre-birth development could help mothers give up smoking. Dr Nadja Reissland, of Durham University, said the ultrasound scans show unborn babies of mothers who smoke may have delayed development of their central nervous systems . But she was against demonising mothers and called for more support for them to give up. Currently, 12 per cent of pregnant women in the UK smoke but the rate is over 20 per cent in certain areas in the North East. All the babies in her study were born healthy, and were of normal size and weight. Dr Reissland, who has an expertise in studying foetal development, thanked the mothers who took part in her study, especially those who smoked. 'I'm really grateful, they did a good thing,' she said. 'These are special people and they overcame the stigma to help others.' Co-author Professor Brian Francis, of Lancaster University, added: 'Technology means we can now see what was previously hidden, revealing how smoking affects the development of the foetus in ways

Summary: Scans reveal babies of mothers who smoke touch their mouths and faces much more than babies of non-smokers . Foetuses normally touch their mouths and faces much less as they become more developed closer to their birth . The 4-D ultrasound scans show smoking during pregnancy can lead to a delay in the baby's central nervous system . Researchers say the shocking images could be used to encourage pregnant women to give up smoking .


Scotland Yard detectives swooped on the family home of Field Marshall Lord Bramall of Bushfield, the former chief of the defence staff and a D-Day veteran . At 91, Lord Bramall – the latest VIP to be dragged into the sex abuse inquiry – is the oldest and most respected of Britain's eight living Field Marshals. He stepped down as Chief of Defence Staff in 1985 after four decades spent climbing the ranks from 2nd Lieutenant right to the pinnacle of Britain's armed forces. Lord Bramall first saw action on the Normandy beaches the day after D-Day, when he was shelled. Everyone else in his vehicle died but he managed to crawl out. At first he thought he was on fire, but in fact he was badly wounded and was sent back to Britain for treatment. Lord Bramall returned to his unit just five weeks later and was leading a patrol on the Dutch-Belgian border when he was ambushed. Rather than flee, he led a counter-attack, and managed to wound two Germans and take another one captive. He was later awarded the Military Cross for his actions by Field Marshal Montgomery himself. He led the Royal Green Jackets in Borneo in 1965, commanded British forces in Hong Kong in the 1970s and was made head of the Army in 1979. Lord Bramall held that role during the Falklands War of 1982, and was a strong admirer of Margaret Thatcher. 'A wonderful war leader,' he said, 'probably even better than Churchill'. Born in 1923, Lord Bramall's father came from a merchant family in the Potteries in Staffordshire, while his mother hailed from impoverished aristocracy. She would forever call him 'my baby' – even when phoning his office while he was head of the Army. He captained Eton's cricket team, had two pictures displayed at the Royal Academy, and to his mother's chagrin, turned down a place at Oxford to join the Army. He married his wife Avril in 1949 and they have two children. The couple are still together. After he retired, festooned with decorations, he became a life peer – and has never been afraid to speak his mind in the Lords – opposing the second war in Iraq and what he termed 'mission creep' in Afghanistan. More recently, Lord Bramall has also been a vocal critic of defence cuts, which he fears could weaken the Army. He told peers that when it comes to dealing with threats you 'have to prepare for the unexpected'. Eton-educated Lord Bramall commanded a platoon at the D-Day landings and led the Army as chief of the general staff during the Falklands campaign.He was awarded the Military Cross in 1945 . The headline to an earlier version of this article wrongly stated that Lord Bramall had been arrested. While the article made clear that this had not been the case, we are happy to set the record straight and apologise for any confusion caused.

Summary: Police searched home of Lord Bramall, a decorated former soldier . The Field Marshall was former chief of the defence staff and D-Day veteran . Part of operation which also targeted properties belonging to Lord Brittan .


Dozens of soldiers from a battalion famous for using the emblem of a vicious comic book avenger to strike fear into the enemy in Afghanistan are heading to Iraq with ISIS in their sights. The Telemark Battalion is an elite mechanised infantry unit of the Norwegian Army which has been involved in the fight against the Taliban as part of the NATO-led security mission since 2003. Around 50 soldiers from Telemark will be heading to the city of Irbil in northern Iraq to train Kurdish forces to help them in their fight against Islamic State, the Norwegian ministry of defence has confirmed. It is thought the mission will begin in early April. Scroll down for video . The patch worn by Telemark Battalion soldiers (left), recalls the Punisher symbol of Marvel's comic book vigilante (right), with the words 'Jokke - we will never forget' honoring fallen comrade Claes Joachim Olsson . A Telemark soldier in action in Afghanistan. The battalion has been involved in the fight against the Taliban as part of the NATO-led security mission since 2003 and lost two soldiers in the conflict, including Olsson . ISIS fighters in Aleppo, Syria. Telemark troops are travelling to northern Iraq to train Kurdish Peshmerga forces in their fight against the extremists . Some instructors will also be sent to the Iraqi capital Baghdad in the hopes of stemming an insurgency which now controls large tracts of northern Iraq and Syria. The Telemark Battalion attracted headlines in 2010 when reports emerged some of its soldiers were spray-painting the Punisher symbol on houses and property belonging to Afghans suspected of being members of the Taliban. The Punisher is a Marvel Comics antihero and vigilante who slaughters criminals and mobsters and has a striking skull-shaped emblem. Since the death of Claes Joachim Olsson - known by his nickname 'Jokke' - in January 2010, some members of the unit took to wearing patches featuring the Punisher logo and the words 'Jokke - we will never forget'. The 22-year-old was killed when the storm tank he was travelling in was hit by a Taliban roadside bomb southeast of the village of Ghowrmach in northwest Afghanistan. Telemark Battalion commander Major Rune Wenneberg (pictured centre in the green beret) fires up his troops in Afghanistan with the rallying cry 'To Valhalla!' The insignia of the Telemark Battalion (left), which was lead by the fierce Major Rune Wenneberg (right) Telemark soldiers in Afghanistan, where they became famous for spray-painting the Punisher symbol on houses and property belonging to Afghans suspected of being members of the Taliban . The wearing of Punisher patches was subsequently banned by the Norwegian military leadership, though some soldiers reportedly continued to do so. Following Olsson's death a video emerged of company commander Major Rune Wenneberg firing up his troops with a rousing battle cry name-checking Valahalla, the mystical hall of Norse mythology where specially chosen warriors go after they've been killed in combat. During the footage Wenneberg reportedly cries: 'You are the predator. Taliban is the prey. To Valhalla!', as his troops punch their weapons

Summary: Telemark Battalion is an elite mechanised Norwegian Army infantry unit . Soldiers known for wearing patches with Marvel character's skull emblem . Antihero from comic series is vigilante who slaughters criminals . Patches honour comrade killed by Taliban roadside bomb in Afghanistan . Fifty fighters will travel to Irbil in northern Iraq to help Kurdish forces . Peshmerga troops are locked in bitter armed struggle with Islamic State .


A huge crack in a cliff is threatening a luxury mansion at the same Texas spot where another vacation house had to be burnt down last year because it was so unstable. There are now concerns that this home in a gated community could also collapse and crumble into Lake Whitney about 60 miles south of Fort Worth. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers told NBC says it is 'very concerned with public safety' in light of the new crack. Scroll down for video . A huge crack in a cliff is threatening a luxury mansion at the same Texas spot where another vacation house had to be burnt down last year because it was so unstable . There are now concerns that the home in a gated community could also collapse and crumble into Lake Whitney about 60 miles south of Fort Worth . The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers told NBC says it is 'very concerned with public safety' in light of the new crack . Neighbor Steve Mellgren told WFAA: 'It's getting larger... it's getting wider... it's getting deeper.' He said recent rains have seen the crack open even further. 'If it does happen... if anybody's near this cliff... it's going to be a problem for them,' he said. 'Could be loss of life.' There are buoys floating near the cliff, meant to keep boaters away. The Corps of Engineers said Tuesday it will work to 'keep things as safe as possible in the area until the danger has subsided.' Last year charred debris from a luxury cliff-side home fell 75 feet into a lake below after fire crews set the $700,000 retreat ablaze rather than wait for it to crumble into the water as the land faltered around it. The White Bluff home was built on a fault line and was gradually collapsing with the cliff side into the lake . It took less than an hour for the fire to level the home above Lake Whitney. Flames consumed exterior walls after crews spread bales of hay and fuel to ignite flames throughout the expansive home. Neighbor Steve Mellgren told WFAA: 'It's getting larger... it's getting wider... it's getting deeper' The Corps of Engineers said Tuesday it will work to 'keep things as safe as possible in the area until the danger has subsided' The ground around the home cracked and became unstable until a part of the land gave way beneath the 4,000-square-foot home, leaving pieces of the house dangling off the side of a cliff. Authorities condemned the home and the owners, Robert and Denise Webb, consented to the burn. Authorities said destroying the house was better than waiting for it to topple into Lake Whitney. The cost of removing mounds of debris from the lake could prove prohibitive. Spectators in dozens of boats witnessed the demolition from a safe distance. The home is right next door to the one which was burnt down in June 2014 because it was so unstable . Live television coverage shared the view of the spiraling black smoke coming from

Summary: There are now concerns that the home could collapse and crumble into Lake Whitney about 60 miles south of Fort Worth, if the crack progresses . The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers told NBC says it is 'very concerned with public safety' in light of the new crack . Last year charred debris from a luxury cliff-side home fell 75 feet into a lake below after fire crews set the $700,000 retreat ablaze . White Bluff home was built on a fault line and was gradually collapsing with the cliff side into the lake .


The Raheem Sterling contract situation at Liverpool is coming to the boil, after the latest snub from the player’s representatives, and an indication that talks won’t resume until the summer. Brendan Rodgers says he’s relaxed but I find that hard to believe. He won’t want to lose Sterling, a talent that he can rightly be proud of, and justifiably claim he has helped turn into a star quality player. But I can’t understand why Liverpool have consistently put the message out that there will not be a problem with the Sterling situation. The outcome of that policy is that Sterling looks greedy – why do the football club want to make one of their star players look bad in the eyes of the supporters? Raheem Sterling's contract situation at Liverpool is unlikely to be resolved until the summer . Sterling and his representatives are understood to have knocked back the latest £100,000-a-week offer . Chelsea look knackered... Jose Mourinho must start putting his faith in youth or he'll blow the Premier League . If you view Wayne Rooney as anything other than a fantastic player then you have no passion for football . So now there is a situation locally with fans and the press are questioning his representatives, with the Liverpool Echo declaring this week that Sterling ‘needs to ask who is looking after his best interests.’ The answer to that question is simple. In football terms, Liverpool have looked after him. In the same way QPR looked after him before he was snapped up by the Reds, and in the same way Real Madrid might look after him if they choose to pay big money. Liverpool Football Club can’t expect too much loyalty from a player who was happy to leave QPR after seven years at Loftus Road. What goes around comes around, I guess. In financial terms - his agent is looking after his best interests, obviously. He’s got a family, he wants to set himself up comfortably for the rest of his life, and I can’t think of a reason why a player shouldn’t be allowed to do that. Brendan Rodgers says he is relaxed about Sterling's contract situation at Liverpool . Sterling left QPR after seven years at the club . Sterling’s contract runs out in 2017 and there is no way Liverpool will want this impasse to continue. If he even approaches the final year of his current deal without this being resolved, Liverpool could lose out. The days of a player accepting less than he feels he is worth because he is at a great club that gave him a big opportunity are long gone. It’s naive to think otherwise. A five-year deal of £100,000 a week has been rejected by Sterling. Daniel Sturridge is on £150,000 a week. Is there a reason why Sterling shouldn’t be on the same as Sturridge? Sterling is younger, but I’m not sure why age should come into it. Sterling has proved he can be a match winner, a key player and is a regular starter for Liverpool –

Summary: Raheem Sterling is stalling over signing a new contract at Liverpool . Sterling is believed to have turned down an offer of £100,000-per-week . Daniel Sturridge is on a deal worth £150,000-per-week . Talks over new terms for Sterling are on hold until the end of the campaign . Real Madrid have been keeping tabs on Sterling's situation at Anfield . CLICK HERE for all the latest Liverpool news .


A rally driver and his co-pilot were lucky to escape with their lives after their car skidded off the road, down a bank and into murky water. The dramatic moment occurred as the Ford rally car, driven by Ott Tanak and co-piloted by Raigo Molder, approached a bend at speed. In a video recorded by a fan, the car's wheels appear to lock on the gravel road and it accelerates towards the edge of the road before plunging into the water in front of horrified fans. Fans on the opposite bank capture the moment the car loses control on the gravel path . POV footage from within the car shows moment it leaves the track. Rolling down the bank on its side, the car flips over and land on its roof. In addition to smashing the windscreen, the force of the fall throws the car back onto all four wheels but into an expanse of water. POV footage captures the moment the rally drivers fall from the road and roll down the bank . As the car slides down the bank it is flipped onto its roof before being thrown into the water . Water begins flooding the car as the driver and co-pilot set about making a quick exit. The clip then cuts back to the footage captured by a fan, revealing the moment the driver and his co-pilot swim to safety. They made their escape before the car disappeared in the water. Water begins flooding the car as the driver and co-pilot make their way out of it and swim to safety . The rally car driver and his co-pilot swim to safety as the car sinks in the water . M-Sport Team Manager, Malcolm Wilson, said the most important thing is that both the driver and co-pilot were OK. The pair were competing in the Mexico leg of the FIA World Rally Championship in Guanajuato. Both Ott Tanak and Raigo Molder are from Estonia and race for M-Sport World Rally Team.

Summary: Video shows the car skidding on the gravel path and heading for the bank . Footage from inside the car shows it rolling onto its roof and into the water . The occupants were lucky to swim away unharmed as their rally car sank . Ott Tanak and co-pilot Raigo Molder were the two involved in the crash .


One crew member has been found dead and three others were rescued after a tugboat sank in icy waters off Fire Island in New York. The Coast Guard says the tugboat called Sea Bear sank at about 2 p.m. Saturday . Three male crew members in immersion suits were rescued by the Coast Guard from the water a mile off a section of the island known as Fire Island Pines. Coast Guard officials say the body of the fourth crew member was recovered shortly after 5 p.m. following a search by three Coast Guard boats, a helicopter and two other tugboats. Coast Guard Command Duty Officer Mark Averill says the victim was not wearing an immersion suit. Averill says the water temperature was 37 degrees. The victim's name was not immediately released. Rescue: The Coast Guard says the tugboat called Sea Bear sank at about 2 p.m. on Saturday in icy and stormy waters about a mile off Fire Island on New York's Long Island . A search was underway for a missing tugboat crew member after three others were rescued Saturday when their boat sank in icy and stormy waters about a mile off Fire Island on New York's Long Island, authorities said. One of the crew members managed to make a cellphone call to the Coast Guard at about 2 p.m. as the tugboat Sea Bear was sinking, said Coast Guard Petty Officer Morgan Gallapis. She said the man said their boat was sinking and they needed assistance. 'They had only seconds to let us know before they sank,' Gallapis said. Three male crew members in immersion suits were rescued by the Coast Guard from the water a mile off a section of Fire Island known as the Pines, Gallapis said. But another man was missing as a search continued by three Coast Guard boats, a helicopter, two other tugboats and Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau boats, authorities said. Suffolk officers on the beach assisted in the search. One dead: Coast Guard boats (not pictured) saved three crew members and later found one dead crew member floating in the frigid waters without a protective suit . Gallapis, based in the New Haven, Connecticut Coast Guard station, said the three men who were rescued were treated for hypothermia at the Fire Island Coast Guard station but otherwise had no physical injuries. She did not know what caused the boat to sink. The accident occurred during a storm. Suffolk County police said inclement weather prevented their aviation officers from flying and police Marine Bureau boats were hampered by heavy ice in the water. The petty officer said the tugboat that sank was among three heading back to their New York City base after completing a project on Long Island. 'This tug was in the back of the line when it sank,' she said. 'The other tugs continued without seeing them. They heard the distress call and headed back to assist in the search.'

Summary: The Coast Guard says the tugboat called Sea Bear sank at about 2 p.m. on Saturday . Three male crew members were rescued by the Coast Guard from the water a mile off a section of the island known as Fire Island Pines . Coast Guard officials say the body of the fourth crew member was recovered shortly after 5 p.m. and he was not wearing an immersion suit . The frigid waters were 37 degrees at the time of the rescue . The immersion suits protected the three surviving crew members from the dangerously cold water temperature . None of the victims identities have been released .


Former President Bill Clinton hit back at critics as he defended his foundation's acceptance of foreign donations before warmly welcoming Russian female punk band Pussy Riot onstage. Bill spoke during the Clinton Global Initiative University on Saturday in Florida, where he discussed the receipt of donations from foreign governments that were accepted while the former first lady served in the State Department and after she departed in early 2013. He pointed to the track record of his global philanthropy as Hillary Rodham Clinton nears an announcement on a 2016 presidential campaign. Later in the day, he was joined by musicians Maria Alekhina and Nadezdha Tolokonnikova who were detained in 2012 for staging a protest in one of Moscow's largest cathedrals. The women, who advocate for gender, LGBT and human rights, were convicted for extremism but were released several months short of their two-year sentence in December 2013. They were a part of the eight annual conference that focuses on education, environment and climate change, peace and human rights, poverty alleviation and public health. Scroll down for video . Former President Bill Clinton (left, pictured at the Clinton Global Initiative University conference in Florida on Saturday) hit back at critics as he defended his foundation's acceptance of foreign donations before joining a panel discussion with Russian female punk band Pussy Riot (Maria Alekhina and Nadezdha Tolokonnikova from the band pictured right) Bill spoke during the conference about the receipt of donations from foreign governments that were accepted while the former first lady served in the State Department and after she departed in early 2013 . He pointed to the track record of his global philanthropy as Hillary Rodham Clinton nears an announcement on a 2016 presidential campaign . Bill told moderator Larry Wilmore of the cable channel Comedy Central: 'My theory about all of this is disclose everything and then let people make their judgments. 'I believe we have done a lot more good than harm and I believe this is a good thing.' He spoke shortly after Hillary appeared on stage along with the couple's daughter, Chelsea Clinton, but steered clear of addressing criticism involving her use of a private email account while she served as secretary of state under President Barack Obama. Hillary also did not talk about the recent scrutiny of the foundation's fundraising practices, instead giving college students a preview of an upcoming report on the progress of women and girls by her foundation's 'No Ceilings' project. On the donations flap, Bill noted that some of the foundation's money has come from Middle Eastern nations, referencing to donations from the United Arab Emirates. 'Do we agree with everything they do? No. But they're helping us fight ISIS,' he said. Bill said he did not agree with the entire foreign policy of Saudi Arabia, another donor, but he pointed to its construction of the kingdom's first coeducational institution. He said the foundation has received donations from more than 300,000 people since its inception. 'You've got to decide when you do this work whether it will do more good than harm

Summary: Former president Bill Clinton hit back at critics who questioned his foundations acceptance of donations from foreign governments . He spoke during Clinton Global Initiative University on Saturday in Florida; conference focuses on topics such as education and environment . He was joined by Maria Alekhina and Nadezdha Tolokonnikova from band Pussy Riot, who advocate for gender, LGBT and human rights . Hillary Clinton avoided discussing recent scrutiny of foundation's fundraising practices during conference .


Firefighters were working through the night to tackle a massive blaze at the historic Battersea Arts Centre in south London. Billowing black smoke could be seen for miles around the Grade II listed building after the fire began at just after 4.15pm today. Witnesses claimed people watched on in tears as flames engulfed the tower at the top of the centre, which then collapsed. London Fire Brigade had twelve engines and more than 80 firefighters battling the fire at the height of the inferno but a spokesman said crews were making 'steady progress' to get the blaze under control. Scroll down for video . A massive blaze has broken out at the historic Battersea Arts Centre in south London at just after 4.15pm, which has damaged the roof of the building . Flames had engulfed the roof of the Grade II listed property which later collapsed into the theatre building which was surrounded by scaffolding . 'We have got the fire surrounded,' he added. 'Good progress is being made, salvage operations and fire investigations are now underway. 'We anticipate we'll be there for the rest of the night.' By midnight on Friday, the fire service had scaled back the effort to four fire engines and around thirty firefighters as they managed to get the fire under control. It is estimated that at least a third of the building has been badly damaged with some parts, such as the tower, completely destroyed. An ambulance service spokesman said crews had treated a woman for smoke inhalation at the scene but she had not required hospital treatment. So far, the cause of the fire is unknown. Nicholas Bennett, a magistrate at nearby Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court, said earlier this afternoon that black smoke had been 'everywhere, engulfing the area.' Rumours that the nearby Clapham Junction railway station had been evacuated were confirmed false by Network Rail but Lavender Hill is closed in both directions as the fire services continued to fight the blaze. Battersea Arts Centre confirmed everyone had escaped the building and that there would be no performances for the next two evenings. A spokesman for the theatre tweeted just after the start of the blaze: ''There is a fire in our building. Everyone is out safe and the fire brigade are working hard to get the fire under control. 'We will not be running any performances this evening and we have also cancelled the performance of Missing tomorrow evening. The outline of the Grade II listed building disappears in the smoke and flames that engulf the roof and destroy the roof tower . This incredible photo shows the flames of the inferno reaching up into the sky behind nearby homes who were warned to keep doors and windows closed against the smoke . London Fire Brigade confirmed that as much as a third of the building has been damaged by the fire with some parts being completely destroyed . 'If you've bought tickets for any show we'll be in contact about refunds or exchanges. 'Thank you to everyone for the kind words &

Summary: The massive blaze broke out at the historic Battersea Arts Centre in south London just after 4.15pm today . More than 80 firefighters were called to try and tackle the fire which ripped through the Grade II listed building . Witnesses claimed people watched in tears as flames engulfed the tower of the theatre which then collapsed .


A 27-year-old man has died in outback NSW while attempting to recreate scenes from the iconic Mad Max film franchise with a group of fellow fans. The man, believed to be a US national, died instantly on Tuesday evening when his motorbike collided with a Mack truck causing him to be thrown from the vehicle. Police from the Barrier Local Area Command said that he was one of a number of Mad Max enthusiasts visiting Silverton, just outside of Broken Hill, where the Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, starring Mel Gibson, was filmed in 1981. A 27-year-old man died in outback NSW on Tuesday night while re-creating scenes from the Mad Max films, which starred Mel Gibson (above) The Mad Max Silverton Collective gather bi-anually to recreate scenes from the film, dressed in costumes to visit locations from the movie. The man, who is believed to have been involved in the collective, and may have travelled from the US to participate, was travelling along Silverton Road toward the Mundi Mundi lookout, both of which feature heavily in the film, when the incident occurred. Owner of the Silverton Hotel, Peter Price, said that the Mad Max community was devastated by the news. 'There has been an outpouring of grief from everybody that's been involved and we've had numerous phone calls this morning from avid fans that have been this way and it's been ... not nice,' Mr Price told The ABC. 'For the Mad Max family, it is a group of people worldwide and they'll be devastated by this, but I think the support that's there is so strong in the culture and I think there'll be plenty of support for everybody,' he said. The movie, starring Mel Gibson, was filmed in 1981, and is considered to be an iconic post-apocalyptic piece . Silverton, just outside of Broken Hill featured heavily in Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior . The Mad Max Silverton Collective gather bi-anually to recreate scenes from the film, dressed in costumes to visit locations from the movie . '[Mad Max] has been part of the Silverton psyche you might say for over 33 years now since the film was made. [The organisers] are very passionate about what they do and [the event] brings a big range of diverse people from all over Australia and all over the world to witness a place where this iconic field has taken place.' The biennial gathering has been running for several years, and is organised largely by Silverton couple Lindy and Adrian Bennett. Mr Price said that his thoughts went out to the couple, who own and operate the Mad Max 2 Museum. On the museum's Facebook page a post written on Tuesday evening indicated that the business was closed until further notice. Silverton couple Lindy and Adrian Bennett own and operate the Mad Max 2 Museum and the biennial gathering . On the museum's Facebook page a post written on Tuesday evening indicated that the business was closed until further notice . The Mad Max film franchise, starring Mel Gibson, was

Summary: A 27-year-old man died while re-creating scenes from the Mad Max films . He died instantly when his motorbike collided with a Mack truck . Police say he was with fellow Mad Max enthusiasts who gather bienially . He is believed to be a member of the The Mad Max Silverton Collective . Police believe he was a US national and are continuing investigations .


The first ‘significant’ solar flare of the year has been spotted by a Nasa observatory. The flare peaked at 12.22pm EDT (4.22pm GMT) yesterday and was watched by the orbiting Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). This flare was the most powerful of the year so far, and is predicted to cause a geomagnetic storm on Earth tomorrow following blackouts today. Scroll down for video . Space weather experts in Colorado, US issued a warning on a solar flare. It was the biggest eruption of the year and peaked at 4.22pm GMT yesterday (shown) This flare was classified as an X2.2-class flare. X-class denotes the most intense flares, while the number provides more information about its strength. An X2 is twice as intense as an X1, an X3 is three times as intense, and so on. Solar flares are powerful bursts of radiation, but harmful radiation from a flare cannot pass through Earth's atmosphere to physically affect humans on the ground. However, when intense enough, they can disturb the atmosphere in the layer where GPS and communications signals travel. This flare was emitted from Active Region 12297 (AR12297) on the sun. According to the US Space Weather Prediction Centre (SWPC) in Boulder, Colorado, the flare caused an hour-long blackout in some high-frequency radio communications over some areas. The flare (seen in different wavelengths on the left and right) has already caused radio blackouts on Earth and a minor geomagnetic storm could occur tomorrow. This flare was emitted from Active Region 12297 (AR12297) on the sun. Solar flares can damage satellites and have an enormous financial cost. The charged particles can also threaten airlines by disturbing the Earth’s magnetic field. Very large flares can even create currents within electricity grids and knock out energy supplies. A positive aspect, from an aesthetic point of view, is that the auroras are enhanced. Geomagnetic storms are more disruptive now than in the past because of our greater dependence on technical systems that can be affected by electric currents. ‘An R3 (Strong) Radio Blackout peaked at 1622 UTC (12:22pm EDT) today, March 11,’ they said in a statement.. ‘This is yet another significant solar flare from Active Region 12297 as it marches across the solar disk. ‘This is the largest flare the region has produced so far, after producing a slew of R1 (Minor) and R2 (Moderate) Radio Blackouts over the past few days.’ They also note that ejections of material associated with the flare - known as a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) - are predicted to arrive today and tomorrow. ‘The combined effects of these storms have prompted a G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storm watch to be issued, with the possibility of additional or upgraded watches if/when additional data can be analysed,’ they wrote. A geomagnetic storm is a temporary disturbance of Earth's atmosphere, which can cause communication problems. Nasa’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), illustration shown, was launched on 11 February 2010 and has observed the sun ever since. It’s goal is to understand how exactly the sun interacts with the environment around Earth. It captured the images of

Summary: Space weather experts in Colorado, US issued a warning on a solar flare . It was the biggest eruption of the year and peaked 4.22pm GMT yesterday . It has already caused radio blackouts on Earth and a minor geomagnetic storm could occur tomorrow . This flare was emitted from Active Region 12297 (AR12297) on the sun .


Uefa has charged Montenegro after their Euro 2016 qualifier in Podgorica was abandoned following Russia players being hit by missiles. The Montenegro Football Association (FSCG) has been charged with holding a match that did not get played in full, and for fans throwing fireworks and missiles. The Russian football union (RFS) has also been charged for the setting off/throwing of fireworks and objects by their spectators. Russia have lodged a formal complaint with UEFA and demanded they be awarded a victory after the abandoned match on Friday. A flare, hurled from the stands, sails towards the Russian keeper in the opening seconds of the game . Akinfeev is carried off the pitch on a stretcher, which led to a 30 minute delay before game was called off . The match in Podgorica was abandoned after 67 minutes with the score still at 0-0 after Russia's Dmitri Kombarov was hit by an object, which led to a melee between the players. The game had already been suspended once, in the first minute when the Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev was struck on the head by a flare and was taken to hospital for treatment for burns. Play resumed after a 33-minute delay and the start of the second half was also delayed by 18 minutes due to further disturbances. The eventual abandonment came shortly after Russia's Roman Shirokov had a penalty saved by Vukasin Poleksic. The keeper looks in serious distress as he is carried off the field on the way to hospital for tests . CSKA Moscow have confirmed that Akinfeev should return to face Zenit St Petersburg this weekend . UEFA announced on Monday: 'Disciplinary proceedings have been opened against the Football Association of Montenegro (FSCG) for the setting off and throwing of fireworks and objects by their spectators and for holding a match that did not get played in full. 'Proceedings have also been opened against the Football Union of Russia (RFS) for the setting off/throwing of fireworks and objects by their spectators. 'A protest has also been filed by the RFS and disciplinary proceedings have been opened.' Russia and Montenegro are neck and neck in Group G in third and fourth place, both on five points after four matches. Players from both sides are reported to have shoved each other before referee decided enough was enough . Fans holding flares cut intimidating figures from the roof of the stadium in Podgorica . Montenegro fans light flares from the stands during the Euro qualifier on Friday . Russian fans voice their displeasure after the events in Podgorica . Russia head coach Fabio Capello scratches his head as players leave the pitch after the match is abandoned . Riot police clash with Montenegrin fans after the game is abandoned following a pitch brawl .

Summary: Uefa have charged Montenegro for the abandonment of Euro 2016 qualifier . Game was ended after Russia players were hit by missiles in Podgorica . Russia have also been charged for the setting off/throwing of fireworks . Russia lodged a formal complaint with UEFA and demanded the victory .


Ashley Pearson had her energy adjusted by healer to the stars (and their dogs) Paul Lennard . Ashley Pearson writes a weekly column on Femail Online about the joys and stress of motherhood for the career girl who may have come a bit late to the party, but is happy to be here just the same. This week she reveals how it feels to be 'healed' by hands from La La land... As an avid celebrity watcher I can tell you the buzz around energy healing in Hollywood these days is deafening. Apparently they are the new shrinks, psychics and therapists all in one. We know that Gwyneth Paltrow is a fan but also celebrities like Naomi Watts, Jessica Biel and Halle Berry are reportedly getting energy ‘adjustments’ during important photo shoots. Recently W magazine hailed energy healers as the ‘new shrinks’ amongst the A-list, and more and more celebrities have been experimenting with energy work to help with everything from pain, insomnia, weight loss, heartbreak, grief, anxiety, and depression. As crazy as it sounded, ultimately it was a trend I was happy to try. After all, who can’t use a little bit of an ‘energy adjustment’ now and again? I went to see Paul Lennard, who is the healer of choice for footballers, royalty and yes, dogs. (Apparently the A-list in Hollywood get their dog’s energy adjusted too; and I’m betting serious money that Jennifer Aniston is one of them). Meeting Paul, I immediately felt at ease; at the same time there’s an intensity behind those eyes. I saw him in London at the Shambhala Urban Escape in the Metropolitan by COMO, but Paul is a jet setter; he is currently in Spain at La Escondida Hotel hosting a retreat but frequently works out of celeb favourite Chiva-Som in Thailand, (he’s their most popular visiting therapist) and everywhere from Amsterdam to LA. The treatment itself is a mix of craniosacral therapy, psychic insights and Chi Nei Tsang - an ancient Taoist abdominal massage that releases blocked energy. As I lay fully clothed on a massage table, Paul scanned my body without touching it, and occasionally pressed a point which was excruciating. At other times, he appeared to pull invisible 'strings' from my body - stuck energy, apparently. He says that he’s guided in his work by what he can only describe as 'intuition' or a 'sixth sense' to clear old traumas that are showing up as current health problems in the mind and body. The therapy is said to address the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. According to Paul, these aspects are so intricately intertwined and connected that a physical problem may have its roots in an emotional difficulty. Once he has addressed the energy 'leak' or 'blockage', the body, he says, heals itself. Gwyneth Paltrow is a fan of energy 'adjustments' and in Hollywood energy healers are the 'new shrinks' As he worked, I felt so relaxed it was ridiculous. I felt weightless, like I’d just had an intense, hours long massage – without being touched. At one point, he

Summary: Ashley meets the healer of choice for footballers, royalty and dogs . The treatment involves lying on a massage table without being touched . Celebrity writer says: 'I felt so relaxed it was ridiculous'


England face a nervous run-chase to avoid the ignominy of being eliminated from the World Cup at the first hurdle after Bangladesh posted a challenging total here at the Adelaide Oval this morning. Mahmudullah, who had never scored a one-day international hundred in his eight-year career, hit the first century by a Bangladeshi in any World Cup as they reached 275 for seven, their highest one-day score against England, in this winner takes all Group A match. Only a direct hit from Chris Woakes to run out Mahmudullah ended a partnership of 141 with Mushfiqur Rahim that gives Bangladesh real hope of progressing to the quarter-finals at England’s expense. It had all looked so positive for England when Jimmy Anderson took two wickets in his first seven balls to reduce Bangladesh to eight for two after Eoin Morgan had won the toss and elected to bowl on Adelaide’s drop-in pitch. But Bangladesh recovered so well, with the ‘mighty atom’ Rahim eventually falling to Stuart Broad for 89, that England will face a tense chase if they are to avoid what would arguably be the worst of their many woeful World Cups. Now England, who brought in Alex Hales and Chris Jordan for Gary Ballance and Steven Finn, keep to hold their nerve against Bangladesh’s array of spinners if they are to live to fight another day in this World Cup. They really should be able to reach this target with ease but so low is confidence after three shattering defeats by Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka in this tournament that nothing can be guaranteed.

Summary: England will find themselves out of the World Cup with defeat . Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the clash against Bangladesh . Eoin Morgan's side will start their fifth game of the tournament at 3am GMT .


We all have our quirks, but we it comes to snacking Dean Zahariadis takes the perfectly sliced cake. The 31-year-old, from Pyrmont in Sydney, only ever eats his perfectly-portioned snacks with a knife and fork complete with a napkin tucked under his chin to avoid any mess. A self-confessed control freak, it doesn't bother Dean if he gets strange looks for his bizarre snacking rituals which include cutting all his food into bite-size portions and using cutlery for absolutely everything he eats - even the tiniest of items such as nuts and sultanas. Dean is a structured snacker who admits his obsessive behaviour can become quite tiresome and impact on his everyday life. And it seems he's not the only one obsessed with snacking as new statistics show Australians crave snacking more than spending time between the sheets or cuddles with their partners. Dean Zahariadis (right), with his girlfriend Claire Smith (left), must eat all of his food with a knife and fork . Almost two thirds feel the urge to satisfy their stomachs more than their sexual needs with a survey by snack food Wonderful Pistachios revealing that only 49 per cent have the strong desire to be intimate with their loved ones and a mere 39 per cent prefer cuddles over pigging out. Dean, who was diagnosed with a mild case of obsessive compulsive disorder in his first year of university, thinks it's because food is more readily available than sex. But he would still choose being intimate with girlfriend Claire Smith over his structured snacks. 'I think it might be a case of we just generally crave food more often than intimacy because it's more readily available and we need to more regularly,' he said. Australian Clinical Psychologist and Mind and Body Expert Leanne Hall said snacking and craving is alluring because it satisfies the pleasure sensors in your brain. 'We tend to use it as a way to make us feel good - whereas intimacy can do the same thing but it depends on the partner doesn't it?' she said. 'Some people say they would rather a block of chocolate over their partner which is a bit concerning.' A manager at Social Brew cafe, Dean must have six saucers perfectly lined up ready to go at at all times . Dean has to cut everything exactly the same size - even if it is for the customers at work . Food is a much quicker and easier craving to fix than the urges that go on in the bedroom. 'Let's face it, the food doesn't expect anything in return does it?' Ms Hall said. 'Whereas snacking just fulfils your need - you don't have to worry about anybody else's needs except your own.' As many as four in five people use snacks as a way to reward themselves or as a form of relaxation, according to a survey of more than 1,000 Australians. Dean admits to feeling very anxious if he can't snack the way he wants to with his particular and precise habits and is only able

Summary: Dean Zahariadis is a structured snacker who always uses a knife and fork . The 31-year-old needs a napkin tucked under his chin to avoid any mess . The cafe manager's snacks must be always be an identical shape and size . Almost two thirds of Aussies crave food over intimacy with partners . While only 49 per cent crave time with their partner between the sheets .


Olivier Giroud strutted out of St James' Park and was the last player to board Arsenal's team bus, having been first to pretty much everything else for his team during a hard-earned win on Tyneside. It brought two more goals for the Frenchman against Newcastle. That's 17 in 26 games this season and 10 in his last 12, one of the best strike rates in Europe. While Harry Kane is cherished by supporters down the road at Tottenham, some Arsenal fans have yet to embrace Giroud fully. The statistics speak for themselves, however. Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has been dubbed 'world class' by his manager Arsene Wenger . The Frenchman scored two goals for Arsenal as the Gunners ran out 2-1 winners against Newcastle United . Wenger believes that Giroud has developed significantly since joining Arsenal back in 2012 . Olivier Giroud now has eight goals in six games against Newcastle, including scoring with all five headers on target against them in the Premier League. And even though Giroud is 29 in September, Arsene Wenger believes the best is yet to come from a 6ft 4in striker who developed late and was still playing lower league football in France as recently as 2010. Asked if Giroud is world-class, Wenger said: 'I think so and he is scoring the goals to prove it. But I believe there is still room for improvement. 'Technically, he is a much better player than he was. His touch, his link play, his finishing, they have all improved. If you saw footage of him when he first arrived and now, it is obvious he is a better player. 'He is a fighter as well and a player with good mental strength. At 22 or 23 he played in Division Three in France, and now he is at Arsenal.' Giroud is refusing to write off Arsenal's chances of a late push for the Premier League title this season . Giroud's goals gave Arsenal a sixth straight league win and kept them on the fringe of the title race. But you wonder how much closer they would be had he not spent three months on the sidelines after breaking his leg at Everton in August. Wenger's side won only three of nine league games in his absence. While retaining the FA Cup would appear to represent their best chance of a trophy this season, the former Montpellier man has not given up the title chase just yet. 'We need to win every game and that's what we want to do — step by step,' said Giroud. 'You never know if City or Chelsea will miss one of these steps. We've got to be here with great belief and faith.' Giroud's brace against Newcastle has brought his tally for the season up to 17 goals in 26 games . Arsenal still had to hold on in the face of a fierce second-half fightback from Newcastle that revived memories of a famous 4-4 draw in 2011. It was not enough to prevent a third defeat in a row for the home side,

Summary: Olivier Giroud scored twice in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Newcastle . He has been described as 'world class' by his manager Arsene Wenger . Arsenal are currently third in the Premier League table . They are only seven points behind leaders Chelsea . Giroud is not writing off his team's title chances just yet .


South Africa's Trevor Fisher Jnr maintained the 100 per cent record of home players in the Africa Open by winning his first European Tour title with a brilliant display in East London. Fisher Jnr played his last 36 holes in 17 under par, adding a closing 64 to his third round of 63 to finish 24 under par, five shots ahead of England's Matt Ford. South African players have won the Africa Open every year since its inception in 2010, when Fisher Jnr was joint fourth behind former Masters champion Charl Schwartzel. Fellow major winner Louis Oosthuizen won the title in 2011 and 2012, with Darren Fichardt and Thomas Aiken also triumphing on home soil. South Africa's Trevor Fisher Jnr maintained the 100 per cent record of home players in the Africa Open . Fisher celebrates victory with his caddie on the 18th green during the final round of the Africa Open . 'It's amazing,' said Fisher Jnr, who had won eight times on the Sunshine Tour. 'I can't believe it. It's been a long time coming. I've been a pro for a long time. 'I played well. It's always a bit nervewracking leading, you always try not to think about the result but I think I did a good job today of staying in the moment. I was nervous the last few holes but I think that's natural. It was a great day, I played well, everything worked out well and the putter was amazing. Fisher tees off on the first hole during the final round of the Africa Open at East London Golf Club . Fisher won the tournament finishing five shots ahead of England's Matt Ford at the Africa Open, South Africa . 'I think it's written in the stars; if you can get out of your own way you can achieve a lot of things. Everyone has to keep trying and keep working.' Fisher Jnr took a two-shot lead into the final round and birdied four of his first seven holes, but a bogey on the fifth meant that four birdies in the same stretch from Ford ensured the gap was cut in half. The decisive moment came on the ninth as Fisher Jnr made birdie and Ford missed a short putt for par, and the world number 271 secured victory in style with four birdies on the back nine - including one from 35 feet on the 18th. Ford plays his second shot into the 11th green during the final round of the Africa Open . 'I made birdie on 16 and knew I had a five-shot lead and it would have been very naughty of me to lose that lead,' Fisher Jnr added at the presentation ceremony. 'Matt's a little British bulldog. He just sank putts and I thought 'Jeez I'm not going to get away from this guy'. He made birdie, I made birdie so it was quite tough and then on nine I made a great birdie and he made a five and that was where it turned around for me and I knew

Summary: Trevor Fisher Jnr won his first European Tour title in the Africa Open . Fisher Jnr played his last 36 holes in 17 under par to win the tournament . South African players have won every year since its inception . Former Masters champion Charl Schwartzel won the tournament in 2010 .


Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has stonewalled calls for his company and Google to be regulated in the same way as mobile networks. Mobile chiefs said on Monday that the online companies should have to obey the same sort of strict rules as mobile phone businesses, because they are also used for communications, for example via Facebook´s messaging apps. However, Mr Zuckerberg refused to engage with the discussion other than to say that the issue was 'nuanced'. Scroll down for video . Founder of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg, who has refused to engage in discussion on whether Facebook and Google should be regulated in the same way as mobile phone networks . Instead, he used a 20-minute interview at a conference in Barcelona to insist again and again that he was 'not a regulator'. 'I don't really have much to say on that because I'm not a regulator…I'm not an operator and I'm not a regulator so I don't know what the regulatory framework should be exactly,' he said. When pushed on the point, he added: 'I don’t know. I’m still not a regulator.' Earlier that day, Tim Hoettges, the boss of Deutsche Telekom, which owns half of EE, told a conference in Barcelona that regulators need to clamp down on so-called 'over the top' companies - digital businesses like Facebook and Google which provide communications services on mobile and internet networks. 'There is a convergence between over-the-top web companies and classic telcos [telecommunications companies]. We need one level regulatory environment for us all,' he said. His call comes amid mounting concerns that internet businesses like Twitter, Facebook and Google can be used as a platform to publish pornography or hijacked by terrorist groups to radicalise new recruits. Many digital businesses have been slow to crack down on inflammatory material on their platforms, although they have vowed to get tougher in recent weeks. Google has started hiring Arabic speakers to help fight jihadi propaganda videos published on YouTube, its online video site. Speaking at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Mr Zuckerberg insisted again and again that he was 'not a regulator' Facebook has said it will start doing more to tackle extremist propaganda. However, it has taken some of these companies years to take action, whilst others have failed to do anything. Earlier this month, it emerged that Twitter had snubbed a meeting with a government minister called to discuss ways to tackle the proliferation of pornography on certain websites. Around 500,000 explicit photographs and videos are published on social network every day, despite the fact that it is targeted at children as young as 13. Delegates at mobile world congress were disappointed with Mr Zuckerberg´s failure to engage with the regulation issue on Monday. People had spent up to two hours queueing to get a seat in the auditorium here the Facebook founder and chief executive was speaking. However, many left his session half way through as it became clear that he would not discuss the issue.

Summary: Mark Zuckerberg refused to discuss calls for Facebook to be regulated . Facebook chief insisted he was 'not a regulator' at a conference in Spain . Mobile networks have said online firms should have to obey rules like them . They argue social networks are also used for communication purposes . There are mounting concerns internet businesses are being used as a platform for porn and terrorism .


Juan Mata has described Manchester United's impressive opening 45 minutes against Tottenham as 'arguably our best half of the season'. The Spanish playmaker, who was included in Louis van Gaal's starting line-up to face Tottenham after being named on the substitutes' bench for Manchester United's last seven games, was part of the side which raced into a 3-0 lead after just 34 minutes. And Mata, writing in his weekly blog, has said he was extremely pleased with his side's style of play during the opening exchanges of Sunday's match at Old Trafford. Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata was delighted with his side's first-half display against Tottenham . The Red Devils raced into a 3-0 lead thanks to goals by Marouane Fellaini, Michael Carrick and Wayne Rooney . Liverpool (away) - March 22 . Aston Villa (home) - April 4 . Man City (home) - April 12 . Chelsea (away) - April 18 . Everton (away) - April 26 . West Brom (home) - May 2 . Crystal Palace (away) - May 9 . Arsenal (home) - May 16 . Hull (away) - May 24 . United are currently fourth in the Premier League . 'It was a very important victory in order to finish in the top four, since Tottenham are also in the same race. It was arguably our best first half of the season. 'In those 45 minutes we got three goals and we could have scored some more. The team played with a fast, intense and vertical style, also pressing on Spurs’ half of the pitch. 'I was very happy for the fans after the disappointment in the FA Cup against Arsenal last Monday. 'The best way to recover was by playing a good game and winning for the fans, and that’s what we gave to them - to you - against Tottenham, a very good team that we managed to neutralise.' The 26-year-old has called on his team-mates to maintain their focus during United's final nine Premier League games of the season and lavished praise on the Old Trafford crowd. He added: 'We must focus on each of the remaining games, and they are not many, in order to achieve our goal which is to bring the Champions League back to Old Trafford. Mata was delighted with the reception he received from the Old Trafford faithful on Sunday afternoon . 'Some of our rivals are also fighting for the same but I hope this win against Tottenham will give us confidence to perform at our highest level. 'I heard your applause and I want to thank you for that. Ever since my first day as a United player I felt the love from Old Trafford and I want you to know that it helps a lot when you play. 'Your applause when I was substituted and on my way to the dressing room is something I will never forget.'

Summary: Juan Mata says his side's first-half performance against Spurs was the best 45 minutes of the season . Mata returned to United's starting line-up for first time in seven games . Manchester United raced into 3-0 lead after just 34 minutes . Mata insists his side must remain focused if they are to claim top four spot . CLICK HERE for all the latest Man United news .


A mountain lion that wandered near a southern California shopping center died after being tranquilized by a game warden, officials say. The three-year-old, about 125-pound mountain lion was seen outside of the Macy's at the Promenade Mall in Temecula at about 6am, NBC reports. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department contacted the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. A game warden shot the male mountain lion with a tranquilizer dart and moved it to the bed of a pickup truck to be transported to another location for public safety, The Los Angeles Times reports. The lion died while it was being transported. Mountain Lion: A mountain lion (photographed) that wandered near a southern California shopping center died after being tranquilized by a game warden . Truck: A game warden shot the male mountain lion with a tranquilizer dart and moved it to the bed of a pickup truck to be transported to another location for public safety . Lt. Patrick Foy, a fish and game spokesman, told the Times that it is currently unknown the exact cause of the mountain lion's death, but a combination of stress and the drugs may have been a contributing factor. 'What I've learned is that when no one's around and the lion or deer is stuck, you dart them and everything goes fine,' Foy said. 'When you're in the middle of a parking lot and there are lots of people around, and there are police lights, the animal is very stressed, and that's when these sorts of things happen.' The state's fish and wildlife department is investigating if the mountain lion had pre-existing health issues, according to NBC. Stress: Lt. Patrick Foy, a fish and game spokesman, said that it is currently unknown the exact cause of the mountain lion's death, but a combination of stress and the drugs may have been a contributing factor . Rare: spokesman with the department said that it is rare for an animal to die after being darted, and when one does, it is usually due to the dart damaging a sensitive area like the spine . A necropsy will be performed on the mountain lion. A spokesman with the department said that it is rare for an animal to die after being struck with a tranquilizer, and when one does, it is usually due to the dart damaging a sensitive area like the spine. 'They tried to do the right thing,' Foy told NBC. 'They have the training and equipment to do the right thing... and it doesn't always work out.' A witness told KTLA that the animal was underneath a trailer for about 45 minutes before authorities arrived. The mall wasn't open, and only a few store employees were around in the early hours. But the mountain lion was reportedly first spotted near a freeway. The animal was not aggressive, the LAT Times reports. Officials say the animal could have made his way to the mall area for a number of reasons including simply looking for a suitable habitat. Habitat: Officials say the animal could have made his way

Summary: A mountain lion that wandered near a southern California shopping center died after being tranquilized by a game warden . The animal's cause of death is unknown but officials say the drugs and stress may have contributed to the cat's death . Officials say the mountain lion may have wandered into the urban area seeking a suitable habitat .


Per Mertesacker had to admit that the prospect of ever winning the European Cup was a distant dream for Arsenal as they came to terms with another early exit. Arsenal won 2-0 in Monaco on Tuesday but lost the first leg 3-1 in London and went out on away goals. Arsene Wenger was downbeat and introspective after the game as he tried to sum up the disappointment of a fifth successive campaign ending in the first knockout round. The Arsenal boss claimed flippantly that it might be better to finish third in the group and drop into the Europa League than keep losing in the last 16. His captain was equally sombre when asked how far this team was from seriously competing for the top prize. Per Mertesacker (left) talks with referee Svein Oddvar Moen during the match on Tuesday night . Mertesacker (centre) congratulates Aaron Ramsey on his goal against Monaco but it wasn't enough . Mertesacker (left) is brought down to the ground after a challenge by Monaco's Fabinho . ‘Far,’ said Mertesacker. ‘Monaco were very under-estimated. But they deserved it by playing well in the first leg. We had one bad game and that was enough to get knocked out. We were missing some good fortune but we didn’t deserve it because we played so poorly in the first leg. ‘It’s difficult after such a good performance to look back and think that in the first game we missed that mental level you need to compete at the highest level. You can see how good we are as a team and how well organised we can be. We need to consider that every single day in training and in games. That’s why we are so far away.’ Wenger said: ‘Maybe it would be better not to pass the group phase and play the Europa League than to be eliminated in the last 16. We would have more chances to win a title.’ Santi Cazorla (right) looks dejected after the match as Monaco players celebrate progression . Prince Albert II of Monaco (centre) is among those celebrating on a joyous night at Stade Louis II . The Arsenal manager insisted this was meant to be a comment about the abrupt and unforgiving nature of the Champions League in its knockout phase rather than a serious realignment of ambitions. Wenger’s team have won 13 of their last 15 games and are third in the Barclays Premier League. Aaron Ramsey thinks they can catch Manchester City and finish even higher. ‘The top two is within our grasp,’ said Ramsey. ‘It’s only one point and anything can happen. We still have the FA Cup to go... we’re still on for a successful season. ‘We’re more than capable of beating anyone and it’s a case of being more wise over two games in Europe. Hopefully if we get a chance next year we can put that right.’ Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger walks off the pitch at full-time after the Gunners failed to go through . Arsenal fans show their frustrations as their club is

Summary: Per Mertesacker admitted the Champions League is a distant dream . Arsenal beat Monaco 2-0 on Tuesday but were knocked out on away goals . Arsene Wenger pondered whether Arsenal would be better in the UEFA Europa League . READ: Until English clubs learn to keep the ball they are doomed to fail . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .


Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has spent 21 months since returning to Stamford Bridge trying to mould the team spirit that he craves - and now he seems to have achieved it, labelling his side as a band of 'brothers'. Chelsea ground out a hard-fought 1-0 win over West Ham on Wednesday night and their manager reserved special praise for the togetherness of his players, with John Terry and co embracing at the final whistle before applauding the travelling support. The scenes were similar to a defining game of Mourinho's first spell at Chelsea, in an away game at Blackburn in February 2005 when Arjen Robben split the sides in a gritty Ewood Park clash. Chelsea captain John Terry (right) leads Jose Mourinho's band of 'brothers' to the away support at full-time . Terry, Gary Cahill (second left), Thibaut Courtois (second right) and Branislav Ivanovic (right) celebrate . Mourinho celebrates victory at full-time in what he considers one of the toughest away games of the season . And manager Mourinho believes that collective show of strength is exactly the sort of thing the league leaders will need to get them over the line in the Barclays Premier League title race. The Special One also confirmed that his players would be enjoying two days off with a week's gap until they play Paris Saint-Germain in the return of their Champions League last-16 tie. ‘My team were brothers on the pitch,' Mourinho said. 'That is important if you are to win the most difficult league in the world. I want to sleep now until midday. We could easily have lost two points. ‘The way West Ham play, nobody is better than them. They are the best at the way they play. It is not just to play football, the pressure, the tension and the emotion, my players were fantastic. ‘I told the referee is it very difficult to be a ref here, because of the style of their game. Lots of long balls. West Ham had lots of balls in the box, very difficult, very intense and really difficult for the referee. They complain for everything, the crowd is behind them and it is really, really difficult.' The Chelsea players, led by Mourinho (fourth left) leave the pitch at Ewood Park after winning in 2005 . Arjen Robben is congratulated by Damien Duff and Eidur Gudjohnsen after scoring against Blackburn . Joe Cole tries to skip between Robbie Savage (second left) and Lucas Neill (right) on a tough night for CHelsea . Eden Hazard scored the winner at Upton Park and was one of Chelsea's best players even after playing a full part in Chelsea's Capital One Cup final triumph over Tottenham on Sunday. And Mourinho led the plaudits for the playmaker who he has criticised in the past for his work ethic. 'Eden Hazard was fantastic,' he said. 'He is punished by opponents in a very hard way. Not in a violent way, just an aggressive football way because they tried to stop him but the kid is playing, scoring and defending.' But the

Summary: Chelsea beat West Ham 1-0 at Upton Park courtesy of Eden Hazard's goal . Jose Mourinho says team were 'brothers' for their collective efforts . Mourinho ranks that attribute as important in chasing Premier League title . Chelsea players to enjoy two days off ahead of Champions League return . CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news .


The Australian Tax office has stepped in to reclaim a chunk of money owed to them by a former businessman involved in an alleged offshore money laundering scheme. Despite being in a prime location, the ATO has slashed the asking price in half of former Murchison Metals director and Sydney Swans backer, Phillip Grimaldi's Sydney penthouse. Originally purchased by Grimaldi in 2007 for $3.5 million the stunning top-floor apartment on Hickson Road in Sydney was listed by Grimaldi for $4 million last year. The Australian Tax office has stepped in to reclaim a chunk of money owed to them by a former dodgy businessman . However, after failing to attract a buyer, the tax office took over and it has listed the property for a bargain price of $2.6 million. Grimaldi made headlines in 2009 for becoming involved in a Vanuatu-based money laundering scheme. He was subsequently hit with a $36 million tax bill as part of Project Wickenby, the nation's largest tax probe. Despite being in a prime location, the ATO has slashed the asking price in half of former Murchison Metals director and Sydney Swans backer Phillip Grimaldi's Sydney penthouse . Originally purchased by Grimaldi in 2007 for $3.5 million the stunning top-floor apartment in on Hickson Road in Sydney was listed by Grimaldi for $4 million last year . Grimaldi made headlines in 2009 for becoming involved in a Vanuatu-based money laundering scheme . It was thought the business mogul had more than $55 million sitting in bank accounts in Australia and New Zealand, as well as tens of millions of shares in listed Australian companies. Grimaldi was able to avoid tax by transferring millions of dollars through a number of New Zealand bank accounts. The money was then sent back to his Australian account and disguised as a consultancy fee, management fee or insurance premium. It was thought the business mogul had more than $55 million sitting in bank accounts in Australia and New Zealand, as well as tens of millions of shares in listed Australian companies . It was reported at the time that Mr Grimaldi used the proceeds of the scheme to buy a $300,000 Bentley . The tax office froze Grimaldi's assets and he agreed to pay $36 million to the tax man . It was reported at the time that Mr Grimaldi used the proceeds of the scheme to buy a $300,000 Bentley. The tax office froze Grimaldi's assets and he agreed to pay $36 million to the tax man. Fast-forward six years and the tax office have finally taken possession of his home. The whole-floor apartment overlooking Sydney's breathtaking Darling Harbour boasts four-bedrooms, an enormous rooftop terrace and sun-drenched harbour views . Set in the highly regarded 'The Bond' residential building, it's right on the doorstep of Sydney's Barangaroo and King Street Wharf . The 539sqm space also has three bathrooms, enough parking for three cars and a glass-wrapped living/dining room . The whole-floor apartment overlooking Sydney's breathtaking Darling Harbour boasts four-bedrooms, an enormous rooftop terrace and sun-drenched harbour views. Set in the

Summary: The Australian Tax Office is selling Phillip Grimaldi's home . He tried to sell it last year for $4 million but didn't attract a buyer . The former business was involved in a money-laundering scheme . The ATO have now listed the property for $2.6 million .


North Carolina State University disbanded a fraternity chapter Wednesday following the discovery of a notebook filled with sexist and racially offensive entries in a restaurant off campus. The punishment comes amid recent cases of bad behavior at the University of Oklahoma, Penn State and other schools put fraternities in the national spotlight. University Chancellor Randy Woodson announced that the Tau Chapter of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity was disbanded, effective immediately. The fraternity was ordered to immediately vacate its on-campus house. North Carolina State University disbanded Pi Kappa Phi after a book containing sickening jokes about rape and lynching was found by a female student at a restaurant near the school's campus in Raleigh . The notebook included sexist and racially-insensitive comments like: 'That tree is so perfect for a lynching' Besides the lynching line, the book contained the phrase: 'It will be short and painful, just like when I rape you' Woodson said 'I hope today's action makes it clear that there is no place for intolerance, sexism and racism at N.C. State. 'I know the poor behaviors we've seen recently by a few in no way represent the strong character and values of our larger student body. 'N.C. State will work hard to ensure these outlying actions never become accepted or tolerated at our university.' Woodson's announcement comes one week after the notebook containing sexist and racist remarks attributed to Pi Kappa Phi fraternity members was found at a restaurant near campus. The book and its contents were then featured by a local television station. A different N.C. State fraternity, Alpha Tau Omega, was suspended earlier this month after details of drug paraphernalia seized from its house surfaced in a search warrant related to a sexual assault allegation. N.C. State responded by temporarily suspending all social events involving alcohol for more than 20 fraternities on campus. Frat said: 'These statements are inconsistent with the values of Pi Kappa Phi and will not be tolerated' The book was turned in by student Katie Perry, who said she found it while working at the restaurant . Woodson also called Wednesday for a 'thorough review' of the university's Greek system. The review will assess whether fraternities and sororities are meeting the core values and high behavioral standards of the university, and will focus on a range of issues including sexual misconduct, substance abuse, and diversity and inclusion. Pi Kappa Phi accepted Wednesday's punishment and may be allowed to return to campus with new membership in 2018. 'We appreciate the support and collaboration with the N.C. State administration,' said Mark E. Timmes, the chief executive of Pi Kappa Phi. 'Together, we acted quickly to address this situation and reaffirm our commitment to maintaining an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued.' Pi Kappa Phi had earlier suspended its chapter at N.C. State until the investigation concerning the green book found at a restaurant near the school's Raleigh campus was completed. The contents of the Pi Kappa Phi notebook were first broadcast by television station WRAL. The notebook included sexist and racially-insensitive comments like

Summary: North Carolina State University has disbanded its Pi Kappa Phi chapter . Book with 'reprehensible' quotes found near school's campus in Raleigh . School suspended social events with alcohol at more than 20 other frats . Ban does not apply to historically black Greek organizations .


At the tender age of five, he’s probably only recently learnt how to write his own name. But that didn’t stop Wayne Rooney’s son, Kai, signing an autograph while appearing at Old Trafford on Sunday. While his father is amongst the world’s most famous sportsmen, there are clear signs the boy is already following in his footsteps. Scroll down for video . Spotted: While his father is amongst the world’s most famous sportsmen, there are clear signs Kai Rooney is already following in his footsteps . Kai Rooney was mascot for Manchester United on Sunday and was even signing autographs for supporters . Rooney points out something in the crowd to his son ahead of scoring in United's 3-0 win over Tottenham . Wayne and Kai walk hand-in-hand out on to the Old Trafford turf ahead of the Barclays Premier League clash . The Manchester United captain’s eldest child was mascot for his side’s 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Barclays Premier League. Dressed in a United kit with the number 10 - his father’s - on the back, the boy was photographed seemingly enjoying a taste of celebrity as he signed a piece of paper for a middle-aged woman. Twitter user Hammad Khaann, of Karachi, Pakistan, uploaded the picture online and wrote: ‘Kai Rooney signing autographs yesterday. What a lad!’ Others were unamused, with James Palmer saying: ‘How pathetic must your life be if you're asking for Kai Rooney's autograph? Grown human beings acting like school girls over a five-year-old.’ Another, who goes by the username of 'Pheoma', tweeted: 'Five-year-old Kai signed autograph for fans on Sunday... Can he even spell his name? Wonders shall never end.' Rooney's son, sporting a 'Kai 10' United shirt, evidently drew the attention of supporters on Sunday afternoon . Rooney delivered a knockout blow to Spurs before beginning his celebration with punches to the air . Rooney falls backwards as if knocked out in a nod to the video released of him in a Sunday newspaper . Flat on his back, 29-year-old Rooney mocked reports of the boxing incident with Stoke City's Phil Bardsley . Family: Kai (left) lives with his brother Klay (centre), one, father Wayne, 29, and mother Coleen (right), 28 . Kai, along with his brother Klay, one, is regularly photographed enjoying shopping trips and exotic holidays with his mother Coleen, 28. After sealing the victory for his team last weekend, Rooney celebrated by punching the air and falling to the ground - mimicking a video released appearing to show to him being ‘knocked out’ by Stoke’s Phil Bardsley in a boxing match in his kitchen. Following the match, the 29-year-old uploaded a picture of him and Kai before the game on Instagram, writing: ‘It was great to have my son Kai as mascot yesterday.’ It was a vital win for the home side who clung on to a two-point lead over Liverpool in fourth place, with the clubs set to face each other at Anfield on Sunday.

Summary: Kai was mascot for Manchester United in 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur . Boy dressed in United kit with his father's number 10 on back on Sunday . He seemingly enjoyed a taste of celebrity as he signed paper for woman . Twitter users slam 'pathetic' request and ask 'can he even spell his name?'


Lined up on stage, they have a combined wealth of almost £1billion. But these megarich leading ladies of pop banded together on Monday to demand even more money from fans. Madonna, Beyoncé, Rihanna and Alicia Keys teamed up to convince the world to fork out for a service that lets the public listen to their songs on the internet. At one point 18 of the biggest names in music took to the stage in New York to launch the enterprise, called Tidal – which guarantees them much bigger payments than rival services. Scroll down for video . Material girls: Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Madonna and Beyonce launch the online music service in New York before the backlash began . But it seems their attempts to make waves in the music industry turned into a flood... of complaints. Despite being backed by showbusiness superstars, Tidal was the most talked about topic in the world on Twitter yesterday, with thousands branding it ‘greedy’, ‘out of touch’, ‘cynical’ and ‘money grabbing’. Many critics said they felt cheated – thinking the stars had gathered to launch a new charity campaign rather than a project to swell their bank accounts even further. The music streaming service is the brainchild of rapper Jay Z, 45, who along with his wife Beyoncé, 33, is worth almost $1billion (£676million). At one point 18 of the biggest names in music took to the stage to launch the enterprise. Pictured: Usher, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, Deadmau5, Kanye West, Jay Z, and J.Cole at the event . Streaming enables fans to listen to songs or watch music videos online, without having to buy or download them permanently on to their computers. Such services have vast libraries of songs, with one of the most popular firms – Spotify – boasting more than 30million tracks to listen to. But Spotify and other competitors provide their services for free – offering musicians a nominal amount for including their tracks on their libraries. Many of the world’s leading musicians are now starting to turn against such deals, saying they are not earning enough from them. US pop star Taylor Swift famously pulled all her music off Spotify last year. The 25-year-old wrote at the time: ‘Music should not be free, and my prediction is that individual artists and their labels will someday decide what an album’s price point is. I hope they don’t underestimate themselves or undervalue their art’. Tidal now offers fans a rival service, providing a huge library of music for users to listen to, but charging a minimum of £9.99 a month. On Monday, almost 20 multi-millionaire artists gathered on stage in the Big Apple to lend their support. The line-up included rap star Kanye West, 37, Nicki Minaj, 32, and Usher, 36 – along with pop royalty Madonna 56, and Rihanna, 27. British stars Calvin Harris, 31, and Chris Martin, 38, appeared via video link. Taylor Swift, left, pulled all her music off Spotify last year. Ed Sheeran, right, tweeted his 'eternal love' to anyone who owns a copy of his first album, however

Summary: Music streaming service Tidal is the brainchild of rapper Jay Z, 45 . It was branded 'greedy,' 'cynical,' and 'money grabbing' on Twitter . Streaming allows fans to listen to songs without downloading them . Tidal charges a minimum of £9.99 a month for access to its huge library .