Manchester City and Chelsea are set to challenge Manchester United for the services of Gareth Bale this summer. The pressure on Bale at Madrid has intensified in recent weeks and a move back to the Premier League is on the cards. It has been assumed that if Bale does leave Madrid then a move to United is a 'shoo-in'. But both Chelsea and City are in need of attacking stimulus, especially in the context of Champions League football. Gareth Bale is attracting criticism in the Spanish capital and Chelsea and Manchester City are interested . The reality is that it will be how each club manage to finance a £100million deal plus near £300,000-a-week wages and stay within FFP rules. And in the case of Manchester United they have priorities in other areas of the pitch. Chelsea, on the basis of transfer sales and turnover, will have the ability to push the boat out to get Bale. The Blues are also looking to sign Real Madrid centre-half Raphael Varane. Chelsea could demand as much as £20million this summer to let Petr Cech leave the club. In what may well be a merry-go-round of elite goalkeepers this summer, Cech is a target for Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, Manchester United, Real Madrid and PSG. Although Cech is now Chelsea’s No 2, he is still just 32. Former Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann has urged the Gunners to sign Cech, arguing that he could well be entering the best period of his career. Petr Cech is wanted by a raft of top clubs and Arsenal have been urged to sign him by Jens Lehmann . Liverpool are prepared to play poker with Raheem Sterling and his advisors over a new contract. And the Merseyside club remain convinced they will win. The Reds don’t believe there is genuine, firm interest from clubs such as Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Chelsea or Manchester United as has been reported, as talks over a new £100,000 a week deal have repeatedly stalled. Certainly Liverpool believe that if they slap a £50million-plus price tag on the England forward then none of those clubs would make a move this summer. Raheem Sterling is reportedly wanted by Europe's elite, but Liverpool aren't buying that . Talks on a bumper £1000,000-a-week deal have stalled between Sterling and Liverpool . Indeed the club believe Sterling constantly being linked with a range of 'platinum' clubs is part of a strategy from the player’s camp to force their hand and offer wages of up to £140,000 a week - the sort of level Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez were on. But the view of the Liverpool hierarchy is that in stages of progression Sterling does not yet command such a figure in the context of their wage structure nor in how they deal with FFP regulations. The club want Sterling to understand that the current offer is generous, especially given that despite his rapid emergence he has yet to prove himself as a consistent force, and that a new £100,000-a-week five-year deal would have re-negotiation stages built in.

Summary: Gareth Bale's suitors now include Chelsea and Manchester City . Chelsea may put a £20m price tag on Petr Cech . West Ham want a sensational reunion with Carlos Tevez . Liverpool are convinced there is no interest from Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Chelsea or Manchester United in Sterling . And they will test that theory by slapping on a £50m price tag .


The breaks are being organised by the University of Bolton so its vice-chancellor Professor George Holmes (pictured) can give pep talks . A struggling university is paying up to £100,000 to send all 700 of its staff for stays at a luxury hotel. The breaks in the Lake District are being organised by the University of Bolton so its controversial vice-chancellor can give pep talks. Professor George Holmes, who was recently lent almost £1million by the university so he could move house, owns a private yacht which is moored less than ten miles from the hotel. The four-star Lakeside Hotel and Spa on Windermere is 70 miles from campus and usually costs about £220 a night for a room with a view of the lake. The university says the one-night ‘working residential’ trips, for which it pays all the travel, food and accommodation costs, are an ‘informative’ and ‘valuable’ way to discuss strategic aims. It has organised 20 breaks as part of its staff development programme. The first was in September and the last will be in May. Professor Holmes, a former adviser to Labour whose yacht is moored at a marina on Windermere, addresses each group ‘engaging directly in dialogue in respect of the strategy’. The university, which in 2013 was ranked worst in the country in two guides, said feedback from employees had so far been positive. But according to Times Higher Education, a source at the university said staff were ‘amazed’ by the scheme because it ‘must cost a fortune’. A university spokesman said it ‘considers this an appropriate developmental investment in staff to underpin the growing strength of the university’. The spokesman said it was part of a multi-million-pound investment in teaching and learning infrastructure, adding: ‘For the avoidance of doubt, the yacht belongs to the vice-chancellor personally and is operated, maintained and moored at the vice-chancellor’s own expense. ‘The yacht is not university property and has no relevance to the university’s current staff development programme taking place at the Lakeside Hotel.’ The four-star Lakeside Hotel and Spa (pictured) on Windermere is 70 miles from campus and usually costs about £220 a night for a room with a view of the lake . Last month, it was revealed that the University of Bolton gave Professor Holmes a two-year £960,000 loan to buy a house nearer the campus without him having to sell his home in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The move was to save him a 100-mile round-trip, allowing the 53-year-old, who took up his post in 2006, to ‘play a greater role’ in the university and the town. Professor Holmes, who in 2013 was paid a £47,200 bonus on top of his £198,200 salary, bought an imposing Edwardian detached house, described by estate agents as a sublime example of the Arts and Crafts movement. It is understood the £920,000 property acts as both his personal home and a space to host VIP dinners and events connected with the university. The loan, at a 3.25 per cent interest rate, is due to be paid back once the Wakefield home

Summary: The breaks in Lake District are being organised by the University of Bolton . Trip is arranged so staff can hear pep talk from Professor George Holmes . Vice-chancellor owns a yacht moored less than ten miles from the hotel . He was recently lent nearly £1million by university so he could move house . University describes breaks as 'an appropriate developmental investment'


Sebastian Vettel laughed off Nico Rosberg’s claim that he hopes Ferrari can catch Mercedes during a spiky press conference after Sunday's Australian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton, who romped to victory at the season-opening race in Melbourne, and team-mate Rosberg, finished more than half-a-minute clear of Vettel to seal an utterly dominant weekend for the world champions. After the race, Rosberg said he hoped Ferrari would be able to bring the challenge to Mercedes, with he and Hamilton expected to dominate this term having won 16 of the 19 races in 2014. Lewis Hamilton was caught in the middle as Nico Rosberg (left) and Sebastian Vettel traded jibes . Hamilton can't keep a straight face as Vettel laughs off claims he hopes Ferrari catch Mercedes this season . But his suggestion provoked a spiky response from Vettel, the four-time world champion who celebrated his Ferrari debut with a podium finish. ‘Be honest, do you really hope so?’ quizzed Vettel when Rosberg claimed ‘it would be good if they [Ferrari] can come a bit closer’. Vettel added: ‘Seriously? You finished 30 seconds ahead of us and you hope it’s going to be closer? So you hope you slow down? Is that what you’re saying?’ Rosberg responded: ‘I hope that you can give us a challenge. Because it’s important for the sport and for the fans. And I do think about the show. I want to give people a great time at home watching on TV or at the track. If you do come a bit closer, that would be awesome for everybody.’ Vettel points to the crowd as he celebrates his first Ferrari podium on his debut for the famous Italian team . The four-time world champion finished the best part of 30 seconds behind Hamilton and Rosberg on Sunday . Former Red Bull driver Vettel then called on his German compatriot to give him a guided tour of the Mercedes garage at the next race in Malaysia. ‘You can come if you want, we can invite you,’ said Rosberg. ‘OK, thank you for the invite, I’ll come,' Vettel replied. The spat continued when Vettel said it was ‘a shame’ that his team-mate Kimi Raikkonen didn’t finish the race – the Finn was forced to retire after his pit-crew failed to properly attach his rear-left tyre during his second stop. ‘You find it a shame that your team-mate didn’t finish?’ quizzed Rosberg, seemingly still irked by Vettel’s earlier interrogation. ‘Yes. I don’t know how much you like each other,’ answered Vettel in reference to Rosberg’s relationship with Hamilton, which descended into chaos at times last season as they vied for the title. ‘But Kimi and myself we get along, so I think it is a shame,' Vettel added. Hamilton saw off the challenge from Rosberg to win the opening race of the new season . VIDEO Hamilton cruises to victory in Australian GP . Q: Question to both Lewis and Nico. We’ve seen dominance in qualifying, dominance in the race today. Is this it for the season? A two-horse race between you two for

Summary: Sebastian Vettel issued spiky response when Nico Rosberg claimed he hoped Ferrari would be able to catch frontrunners Mercedes . Vettel quizzed: 'You hope you slow down? Is that what you are saying?' The spat rumbled on throughout the post-race press conference . Rosberg and Vettel finished behind race winner Lewis Hamilton .


Opening statements in the trial of Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev set for Wednesday . After two months of jury selection, a panel of 12 jurors and six alternates was seated Tuesday for the federal death penalty trial of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. The all-white panel included 10 men and eight women, 12 of whom will vote on Tsarnaev's fate at the end of a trial expected to wrap up in June. Six will serve as alternates. Opening statements in the case are scheduled for Wednesday. Tsarnaev, 21, faces 30 charges in connection with twin bombings at the finish line of the marathon April 15, 2013. Three people were killed and more than 260 were injured. He is also charged in the killing of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology police officer days after the bombings. If the jury convicts Tsarnaev, the trial will move on to a second phase to determine his punishment. The only two options available for the jury are life in prison or the death penalty. Judge George O'Toole Jr., prosecutors and Tsarnaev's lawyers questioned prospective jurors individually. Many potential jurors were excused when they said they had already formed an opinion on Tsarnaev's guilt or were morally opposed to the death penalty. Many others were dismissed because of personal connections to the bombings, including people who have friends or family who were near the finish line when the bombs went off or who knew first responders who treated victims. During the jury selection process, Tsarnaev's lawyers tried repeatedly to get the trial moved out of Massachusetts, saying he could not find a fair and impartial jury because of the emotional impact the bombings had in the state. O'Toole rejected three change-of-venue motions, saying the process of carefully questioning jurors to detect bias was successful in finding impartial jurors. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals twice refused to order the trial moved. The jury selection process began in early January when more than 1,350 potential jurors filled out questionnaires on their ties to the attack and their views on the death penalty. To be eligible to serve, candidates needed not to have formed a set opinion of Tsarnaev's guilt and to be willing to consider voting for execution if he was found guilty. Tsarnaev's lawyers last week asserted that the court had violated its own procedures about random selection, reordering jurors as they arrived in a way that reduced the number of black candidates questioned. Tsarnaev's attorneys on Monday offered a possible glimpse into their strategy when they argued that they need to be able to discuss the defendant's relationship with his older brother, Tamerlan, early in the trial. They described 26-year-old Tamerlan, who died following a gun battle with police three days after the bombing, as the driving force behind the attack, saying that his younger brother participated out of submissiveness. Tsarnaev's attorneys (pictured right) on Monday offered a possible glimpse into their strategy when they argued that they need to be able to discuss the defendant's relationship with his older brother, Tamerlan, (left) early

Summary: Opening statements in the case are scheduled for Wednesday in Boston, Massachusetts . The all-white panel included 10 men and eight women, 12 of whom will vote on Tsarnaev's fate at the end of a trial expected to wrap up in June . Tsarnaev, 21, faces 30 charges in connection with twin bombings at the finish line of the marathon April 15, 2013 .


With a murder conviction hanging over her head, it would have been easy for her to hide away. But instead, Amanda Knox has tried to lead a normal life in the US over the past three-and-a-half years. She has graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle with a degree in creative writing, penned theater reviews for a weekly paper and become engaged to musician Colin Sutherland. And now, she has been sensationally cleared, alongside her ex-boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito, of the murder of her former roommate, Meredith Kercher, who was found dead in Italy seven years ago. Surrounded by her father, Curt Knox, mother, Edda Mellas and Mr Sutherland, Knox, 27, broke down in tears as she addressed the press following Italy's Supreme Court's ruling on Friday night. Scroll down for video . Free: Amanda Knox (seen addressing the media alongside her fiance, Colin Sutherland, left, on Friday after she was sensationally cleared of murder) has tried to lead a normal life over the past three-and-a-half years . Engaged: She has graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in creative writing and become engaged to Sutherland, a musician. Above, Knox with Sutherland outside her mother's house on Thursday . Placing her hands over her chest, she said: 'Meredith was my friend and she deserved so much in this life. I am the lucky one.' The former inmate added that she is 'so grateful to have my life back'. In December 2009, Knox and Sollecito were convicted of the brutal murder and sexual assault of Kercher, a British student. They were sentenced to 26 and 25 years in prison respectively. However, after they had already served four years in prison, an appeals court in Perugia - where the student was discovered dead - threw out the couple's conviction and declared them innocent. Knox returned to the US, before another U-turn in the case saw a court in Florence reinstate her original 2009 conviction and increase her sentence to 28-and-a-half years in January 2014. Freelance work: The former exchange student has spent time with her family and friends over the past three-and-a-half years - and recently started working as a freelance reporter for the West Seattle Herald (pictured) Studies: Last year, she completed her studies in creative writing at the University of Washington (pictured) Case: Meredith Kercher (right) was discovered dead, with her throat slashed, in Perugia, Italy, in November 2007. Left, Knox, who has always maintained her innocence in the brutal killing, gives a TV interview in 2014 . But on Friday, Italy's highest court overturned that murder conviction with its final ruling in the seven-year-long case, definitively ending the grueling legal battle waged by Knox and her co-defendant. Mostly left alone by the media in Seattle since her return from Italy, Knox, who says she will never willingly return to the country, completed her studies at the University of Washington last year. The former exchange student has also spent time with her family and friends over the past three-and-a-half years - and recently started working as a freelance reporter for

Summary: Amanda Knox, 27, was reconvicted of Meredith Kercher's murder in 2014 . Since returning to US from Italy in 2011, she has tried to live normal life . Graduated from University of Washington with a creative writing degree . Has also penned theater reviews for Seattle paper and become engaged . On Friday, Knox was sensationally cleared of murder of student Kercher . She broke down in tears as she addressed media following court ruling .


The jailed Australian wife of a murdered millionaire podiatrist blew kisses to her supporters during a court appearance in the Bahamas. Donna Vasyli, who is charged with stabbing her husband Phillip Vasyli to death at their Caribbean home in the exclusive gated community of Old Fort Bay, told family and friends: ‘I’ll be out.’ Mr Vasyli, 59, also an Australian, was found lifeless in the dining room of the luxury home with multiple stab wounds. During the court hearing on Monday Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt told Vasyli, 54, she was ‘not required to enter a plea in this matter’. Flanked by security personnel, Donna Vasyli is taken to court in the Bahamas where she was later accused of her husband Philip's murder . Phillip Vasyli was found with seven stab wounds in his body inside his gated community home in the Bahamas . ‘It is claimed that you, on Tuesday, February 24, at New Providence, by means of unlawful harm, did intentionally cause the death of Phillip Vasyli,’ Chief Magistrate Ferguson-Pratt said, The Bahamas' Tribune newspaper reported. The judge denied Vasyli bail and scheduled her to reappear in the court on May 20, but she could apply to the Supreme Court for bail. Mr Vasyli was the owner of multiple podiatry clinics around the world and also founded an orthotic footwear company that sells Vionic with Orthaheel Technology products. Ms Vasyli has been in custody since the body of her husband was found with numerous stab wounds in the couple's luxury home just west of Nassau, the Bahamas' capital. Donna Vasyli (pictured far right) has two children with Mr Vasyli, including daughter Lauren (pictured far left) Donna Vasyli (third from right) helps her husband run his not-for-profit organisation, Vasyli Foundation . Local police said the married father-of-two had been dead for seven hours before a worker found him. Detectives originally took Ms Vasyli into custody following the discovery, saying she was a person of interest in the investigation. She is now said to have hired the legal services of high profile local lawyers Elliot Lockhart QC and Murrio Ducille. Bahamian newspaper The Tribune's website includes video footage showing a handcuffed Donna Vasyli apparently arriving at court flanked by security personnel. Police removed the 59-year-old's body from his house last Tuesday morning as his wife was questioned . It is believed Mr Vasyli owned two houses in the Old Fort Bay area inside the gated community . Mr Vasyli established three podiatry clinics in Sydney and later founded an orthotic footwear company that sells products in the US, the UK and elsewhere. He set up his first practice in western Sydney and had lived in the Bahamas with his wife and two children for at least 15 years. In his 30-year career, Mr Vasyli has treated more than 50,000 people and established three Sydney practices, according to his website. He has since sold the businesses. The range includes over-the-counter orthotic footbeds, slippers, sandals and walking shoes. A friend left a heartfelt tribute to Mr Vasyli on his Facebook page. The podiatrist had 30

Summary: Donna Vasyli, 54, is charged with stabbing her husband to death last week . Phillip Vasyli, 59, was found stabbed multiple times at their Bahamas home . Judge denied Vasyli bail and told her she was not required to enter a plea . She is scheduled to reappear in the court on May 20 .


A Tigerair flight from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore was delayed on Thursday after flight attendants were thought to have spotted a severed finger on board. While cleaning the plane, a crew member found what was believed to be a human finger and immediately alerted airport security. Upon inspection, it turned out that the finger was not actually severed at all, but a prosthetic. A Tigerair flight was delayed on Thursday after what was thought to be a severed finger was found on board . However, the incident was alarming enough to delay the aircraft for two hours on the runway in Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia. 'The flight was delayed as airport authorities carried out checks when a prosthetic finger was discovered on board during a routine transit cabin inspection,' a Tigerair spokesperson told MailOnline Travel. The airline also said that the flight did eventually arrive safely in Singapore at 8:28pm on Thursday, two hours and 20 minutes behind schedule. 'The matter has been handed over to the Malaysian authorities for investigation and follow up,' the spokesperson added.

Summary: A Tigerair flight from Kuala Lumpur to Signapore was delayed on Thursday . While cleaning, cabin crew found what they thought was a severed finger . Airport security was alerted, but it turned out to simply be a prosthetic .


Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta is back in full training after recovering from an ankle problem. The 32-year-old underwent surgery in January to remove a bony spur which had been causing him inflammation and discomfort since November. His last Premier League appearance came against Manchester United that month but he is now expected to be fully fit at the start of April. Mikel Arteta sprints during Arsenal's training session on Friday after returning from an ankle injury . The former Everton midfielder takes part in a drill with Theo Walcott (left) and Santi Cazorla . Arteta shakes hands with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger at London Colney on Friday . Arteta is out of contract at the end of the season but he is expected to agree a new one-year deal. Arsene Wenger, who was pictured shaking hands with the former Everton man in training at London Colney on Friday, has confirmed that he wants his skipper to remain at the Emirates. Speaking in his pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday's game with West Ham, the Frenchman said: 'Normally I would like him to stay on, yes. 'He has a huge experience and is very important in the squad.' Aaron Ramsey shared this picture of himself and Theo Walcott wearing their Comic Relief red noses . Francis Coquelin (right) entertains team-mates Olivier Giroud (left) and Mesut Ozil in training . Arsenal's hero against Manchester United on Monday, Danny Welbeck, gets put through his paces . Arsenal's players appeared in good spirits after seeing off Manchester United earlier in the week to progress to the semi-finals of the FA Cup. Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez and Francis Coquelin were among those pictured laughing and joking at London Colney as the Gunners prepared for the visit of London rivals West Ham. Midfielder Aaron Ramsey also took to Instagram to share a picture of himself and team-mate Theo Walcott wearing red noses for Comic Relief. Alongside the image, the Welshman wrote: '@theowalcott and I have our noses on for @rednoseday, looking forward to @comicrelief tonight #RND15' Walcott (left) challenges Alexis Sanchez for the ball as Arsenal prepare to face West Ham on Saturday . Hector Bellerin (left) and Olivier Giroud are both expected to start for the Gunners at the Emirates . Germany midfielder Ozil leaps into the air as Wenger's players warm-up ahead of the pre-match session .

Summary: Mikel Arteta has been out of action since late November . He returned to training on Friday and could play again early next month . Arteta is expected to sign a one-year deal before his contract expires . Arsenal host London rivals West Ham on Saturday at 3pm . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .


A teenager's first drive alone can be tough for any parent. The crash rate per mile driven for 16- to 19-year-olds is nearly three times the rate for drivers aged 20 and over. Now, Chevrolet has come up with a solution that will allow parents to spy on their children's driving remotely, as well as prevent them from speeding. Scroll down for video . the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu will debut a system, called Teen Driver, that provides parents with a tool to help encourage safe driving habits for their teeangers . - Distance driven . - Maximum speed travelled . - Over-speed warnings issued . - Stability control events . - Antilock brake events . - Forward Collision Alerts, if equipped . - Forward Collision Braking events, if equipped . Dubbed 'Teen Driver', the system will be included on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. Features include automatic muting the radio or paired devices when seatbelts are unfastened. It also gives audible and visual warnings when the vehicle is traveling faster than a speed set by parents. 'We developed this system so parents could use it as a teaching tool with their kids – they can discuss and reinforce safe driving habits,' said General Motors safety engineer MaryAnn Beebe. 'As a mother of two, I know anything that has the potential of keeping one's family safer is of great value to parents.' Parents can view maximum speed reached, distance driven and number of times active safety features were used. To use Teen Driver, a parent needs to enable the feature by creating a PIN in the Settings menu of their available MyLink system, which then allows them to register their teen's key fob. Pictured is the system be tested in a early Chevrolet Malibu. The 2016 Malibu debuts at the New York Auto Show in early April and is expected to go on sale at the end of 2015 with prices starting at around $24,000 . The feature can mute the audio of the radio or any device paired with the vehicle when front seat occupants aren’t wearing their safety belts, and it gives audible and visual warnings when the vehicle is traveling over preset speeds . When active, the radio system's maximum volume can also be set to a lower level. If the vehicle is equipped with active safety features like Forward Collision Alert, they are automatically turned on. Parents can also manually turn those safety features off when Teen Driver is used. This means that things like traction control and blind zone warning are disabled so that new drivers learn good habits rather than relying on technology. The 2016 Malibu debuts at the New York Auto Show in early April and is expected to go on sale at the end of 2015 with prices starting at around $24,000. When active, the radio system's maximum volume can also be set to a lower level. If the vehicle is equipped with active safety features like Forward Collision Alert, they are automatically turned on .

Summary: 'Teen Driver' feature lets parents view the maximum speed reached . They can see distance driven and how often safety features were used . Parents can preset a speed limit so that teenagers don't drive too fast . System will be included on 2016 Chevrolet Malibu which debuts in April .


Amazon is taking aim at Google and Roku with the launch of its Fire TV Stick in the UK. The £35 Stick is a smaller, more affordable version of Amazon's Fire TV box and can be plugged into any set with a HDMI port. It comes with apps including Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Amazon's Prime Instant Video and streams music from Spotify and YouTube among others. The £35 Fire TV Stick (pictured) is a smaller, more affordable version of Amazon's Fire TV box and can be plugged into any set with a HDMI port. It comes with apps including Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Amazon's Prime Instant Video and streams music from Spotify and YouTube among others. Amazon's Fire TV launched in the UK in October and costs more than double the price of the Stick, at £79. The Fire TV Stick isn't as powerful as the standard TV box, but many of its features are identical, including the apps available and its Fling function that lets people beam content from their phones to their TV. Inside the Stick is a dual-core processor, which Amazon said has six times the processing power of Roku Streaming Stick, and 8GB of storage. This is four times as much storage as the Chromecast and 32 times that of the Roku Stick. The Stick comes with a remote control but it can also be controlled using the free Fire TV Remote app for iOS and Android that includes voice search. Amazon's Fire TV (pictured) launched in the UK in October and costs more than double the price of the Stick, at £79. The Fire TV Stick isn't as powerful as the TV box, but many of its features are identical including the apps available and its Fling function that lets people beam content from their phones to their TV . Inside the Fire TV Stick (pictured) is a dual-core processor which Amazon said has six times the processing power of Roku Streaming Stick and 8GB of storage. This is four times as much storage as the Chromecast and 32 times that of the Roku Stick. Elsewhere it has 1GB of memory . Processor: Quad core with 'three times the processing power of Apple TV' Storage: 8GB . Weight: 281 grams . Operating system: Fire OS, based on Android . Memory: 2GB . Set-up: Box comes pre-registered and previously purchased Amazon content will automatically be shown in a Watchlist. Voice activated: Users can say the name of a film, TV show, actor, director, genre, app or game into the remote and the results will appear in seconds. Games controller: Separate Bluetooth controller with dual analogue sticks. Games can also be beamed from Fire TV Remote app. Cost: £79 . Processor: Dual core with 'six times the processing power of the Roku Stick' Storage: 8GB . Weight: 25.1 grams . Operating system: Fire OS, based on Android . Memory: 1GB . Set-up: Box comes pre-registered and previously purchased Amazon content will automatically be shown in a Watchlist. Voice activated: Users can say the name of a film, TV show, actor, director,

Summary: Fire TV Stick is a smaller, more affordable version of Amazon Fire TV . It is available for pre-order today and the £35 device will ship on 15 April . Plugs into any HDMI port on a TV and connects wirelessly to the web . Apps include Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Prime Instant Video, Spotify and more . And content can be controlled using an app on iOS and Android .


A political operative has sued presidential campaign adviser David Axelrod over Axelrod's claim that he came up with the attack strategy that saved an embattled Philadelphia mayor in 2003. Philadelphia campaign consultant Frank Keel said it was his idea to blame Republicans for an FBI listening device found in Democratic Mayor John Street's office. Keel considers the decision to attack then-President George W. Bush's Republican administration 'a defining moment' of his career, according to his lawsuit. 'His brazen and successful handling of the crisis launched Keel to the forefront of his profession,' said the legal filing, filed earlier this week and first reported on by The Philadelphia Inquirer. In his book 'Believer: My Forty Years in Politics,' Axelrod takes credit for the plan to accuse President George W. Bush's Justice Department of trying to sink Street's re-election bid. David Axelrod, Obama's senior campaign strategist in 2012, is under fire on at least two fronts for claims he made in his new political memoir . WHOSE IDEA WAS IT? Philadelphia Mayor John Street (right) swept to a re-election victory in 2003 after his campaign aides hatched a plot to blame Republicans for alistening device the FBI planted in his office . The FBI bugged Street's office as part of a 'pay-to-play' probe that led to the indictments of a city treasurer, a top Street fundraiser and 10 others. The mayor himself was never charged and denied wrongdoing. Street had initially been quiet about the bug found in his City Hall office but went on the attack as the campaign claimed that Republicans did it. Weeks later, he won re-election in a landslide. Axelrod, in a statement, said his book does not rule out the possibility that other advisers 'arrived at the same conclusion or proceeded on parallel tracks.' But the lawsuit claims Axelrod was unreachable on the day Keel came up with the strategy – and later opposed it. Shawn Fordham, Mayor Street's 2003 campaign manager, submitted a statement with the suit saying that Axelrod eventually 'got on board' and called Keel a 'hero.' Keel also sued Penguin Random House, Axelrod's publisher. It dismissed Keel's claims as 'utterly absurd.' Axelrod served as President Barack Obama's chief campaign strategist in 2008 and 2012. Now the founding director of the Institute of Politics at the University of Chicago, Axelrod cut his political teeth at age 27 as a city hall correspondent and columnist at the Chicago Tribune. Three years later he jumped to politics with a communications director job for sitting U.S. Senator Paul Simon. Mitt Romney's personal assistant Garrett Jackson (right) saw and heard everything the GOP candidate said and did during the last presidential race, and he said Axelrod lied about the 2012 Election Night concession call to make the Republican look like a race-obsessed sore loser . In addition to the Street campaign, Axelrod later managed the re-election campaign of Harold Washington, Chicago's first black mayor, He later worked for then-Senator John Edwards' 2004 presidential campaign and latched on to Obama's 2008 effort. Ultimately he became one of the president's most senior

Summary: Axelrod took credit in his memoir for a plan blaming GOP dirty-tricksters for a listening device the FBI planted in a Philadelphia mayor's office as part of a criminal probe . But another Democratic operative claims it was all his idea – and Axelrod thought it was a bad one . It's the second time the Obama confidant's book has been branded dishonest . A Mitt Romney aide said last month that Axelrod lied when he wrote that the Republican candidate suggested on Election Night 2012 that Obama only won because his outreach targeted black voters . Axelrod has a long career in Democratic politics and landed a six-figure consulting contract with Britain's Labour Party during this year's elections .


An ex Queensland health employee has broken down in court after being sentenced to two years prison after stealing nearly $40,000 in overtime. 36-year-old Karma Elms faced the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday and pleaded guilty to the offence before becoming defensive about the course of events. Magistrate Wendy Cull handed down the two-year prison sentence which is to be suspended after three months saying that the fraudulent behaviour was planned and systematic. 36-year-old Karma Elms has been sentenced to 2 years jail after stealing nearly $40,000 in overtime . The offence saw 36-year-old, Karma Elms scam the Health department out of $39,352 over 15 months. According to the Magistrate, Elms showed a 'degree of defensiveness' despite pleading guilty and made note of the fact that she had travel a long way to get to work. She has not yet repaid the debt and is on the brink of bankruptcy after spending all of the stolen funds on credit cards, rent and gift hampers. 'Clearly you are a poor manager of your personal finances and have spent money that far exceeded your income,' The ABC reported Magistrate Cull said. Elms was hired by Queensland health in 2010 to help with the large workload after the department's flawed payroll system was introduced that left 1800 employees with little or no pay. The Caboolture woman pleaded guilty to the charges and is still to repay the $39,352 as she has spent it all . The court was told that the Caboolture woman may have been suffering from anxiety from work demands . The court was told that the Caboolture woman may have been suffering from anxiety from the extra work demands. Magistrate Cull told the court that Elms had a disadvantaged childhood with an abusive stepfather who she escaped at the end of high school and now supports her mother. Despite her background and a glowing reference from her new employer, the Magistrate said she had swindled money that she had no right to. Elms' lawyer, Mark Williams said she is apologetic about her actions and has rejected the idea that she wished to refute the charges. The Crime and Corruption Commission hope to use Elms as an example to other public servants. 'It is totally unacceptable that public money was diverted from other essential health services which should benefit all Queenslanders,' acting director Paxton Booth said. 'If public sector employees defraud the Government, they can expect to be caught and prosecuted.'

Summary: Health employee sentenced to 2 years jail after stealing $40k in overtime . Karma Elms pleaded guilty to the offence that happened over 15 months . The 36-year-old has not yet repaid the debt and is near bankruptcy . Magistrate Wendy Culls said Elms had a very disadvantaged childhood .


Harry Arter scored his second wonder goal in five days as Bournemouth stepped up their bid to reach the Barclays Premier League with an emphatic 3-0 win over Middlesbrough. Arter's powerful 20-yard strike early in the second half was sandwiched between penalties from Yann Kermorgant and substitute Brett Pitman as Bournemouth leapfrogged Middlesbrough in the Sky Bet Championship table to assert their claim for automatic promotion. Newly called up by the Republic of Ireland, Arter also showed his quality with a stunning goal in Tuesday's 1-1 draw at Cardiff. Harry Arter celebrates his brilliant strike that gave Bournemouth their second goal against Middlesbrough . The Cherries were on the front foot for the majority of the tussle against a team that began the day in second place, and Kermorgant could have put Eddie Howe's men in front in the second minute. Middlesbrough goalkeeper Dimi Konstantopoulos made a good save low to his left to deny the French striker. Callum Wilson's pace created problems for the visitors' defence all afternoon and it was Bournemouth's leading scorer who won the first penalty, as he was bundled over by Tomas Kalas. Kermorgant stepped up and coolly drove the 12th-minute spot-kick into the right corner of the net. The first half was played at a frenetic pace and Bournemouth could have been further ahead at the interval. Yann Kermorgant places a penalty during the first half to set Bournemouth on their way to victory . Matt Ritchie had a drilled effort blocked by the back of George Friend in the 26th minute, before Kermorgant's well-struck volley was saved by Konstantopoulos. Ritchie forced the Middlesbrough goalkeeper back into action again in the 31st minute, but his left-footed effort was easily held. Middlesbrough were unable to truly test Artur Boruc in the first 45 minutes. Their best chance came on the half hour when Adam Reach flicked Patrick Bamford's cross into the hands of the Poland goalkeeper. Bournemouth came out after the break with the same attacking intentions as the first, with Tommy Elphick having a close-range header saved almost immediately after the restart. Arter doubled the Cherries' lead in the 48th minute, with his fine curling left-footed effort going in off the inside of the left post. Brett Pitman celebrates after netting a penalty for Bournemouth's third goal in the win over Middlesbrough . Bamford felt he should have had a penalty in the 58th minute after being pulled in the box by Steve Cook, but referee Anthony Taylor disagreed. Middlesbrough thought they had got a goal back in the 68th minute, but Bamford's header was disallowed as he came from an offside position. Bournemouth won their second penalty of the game in the 74th minute as the lively Arter surged forward into the Middlesbrough box before being pushed in the back by Albert Adomah. Pitman fired past Konstantopoulos to make it 3-0 and seal a priceless win. Bamford had the chance to get a consolation goal for Middlesbrough with four minutes to go, but his free-kick went just over the bar.

Summary: Bournemouth overtook Middlesbrough with a 2-0 win at Dean Court . The three points moved the Cherries top of the Championship . Yann Kermorgant opened scoring from the penalty spot after 12 minutes . Harry Arter's left-foot drive sealed the points three minutes after half-time . Brett Pitman then added a third with another penalty in the 74th minute .


A charity fundraiser was left in tears after the manager of a supermarket asked him to leave the store because of his St Trinian's inspired outfit. Roger Cousin said he had dressed up in girl's school uniform in order to get more attention and collect more money for charity Children with Cancer. But the 63-year-old said he was ordered to leave Morrisons in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, after just one customer complained about his 'inappropriate' costume. Roger Cousins, from Penistone, South Yorkshire, was fundraising in a St Trinian's costume at Morrisons in Barnsley when he claims the manager of the store told him to leave . Mr Cousins, from Penistone, South Yorkshire, said: 'I could not believe what was happening. 'It just a normal St Trinian's outfit and the majority of people have had good laugh at it but one person complained saying they would go to the 'radio' if I was still there when they had finished shopping. 'In the end I was told to leave and to change the outfit. I could feel the tears begin to roll down my face and just sat in my car feeling drained of all my confidence.' The 63-year-old was dressed as a St Trinian's pupil in a bid to collect for charity Children with Cancer ahead of his 12th London Marathon . Mr Cousins, who has been fundraising in the same store for over five years, has raised over £28,000 for a number of charities through his efforts in the marathon. Every year her wears a different outfit, which has included a naughty nurse and last year's ballet dancer costume complete with a pink tutu. The incident was the first time he has ever had a complaint made against him and been asked to leave a store. Mr Cousins said: 'I have been fundraising for a different charity for over 12 years all over Barnsley and in many different stores. I have been given permission to collect in that same Morrisons branch by the same manger, who told me to leave, for around five years. 'Even while I have been collecting this week, the manager has seen and spoken to me. They know me very well there and so do the regular customers do as well. Even the people around me said don't make him leave. 'I just wish the manager had stuck up for me and tried to explain to the customer how long I have been fundraising.' In a statement regarding Mr Cousins, Morrisons said: 'We received a number of complaints from customers who felt the collector's costume was in bad taste and therefore politely requested that he change it. 'However, Mr Cousins decided to leave the store rather than dress more appropriately. We would happily welcome him back in a different costume.' Since the incident, Mr Cousins was feeling low on confidence and was tempted not to do any fundraising today. Morrisons said they had received a number of complaints from customers who felt the collector's costume was 'in bad taste' However, due to the level of support from his family

Summary: Roger Cousin was fundraising in Morrisons when he was ordered to leave . He was dressed as a St Trinian's pupil to collect for Children with Cancer . Store manager said a customer complained about 'inappropriate' costume . The 63-year-old said he was left in tears over the humiliating incident .


QPR director of football Les Ferdinand has admitted that appointing Chris Ramsey as Harry Redknapp's successor until the end of the season was a 'gamble' by the Premier League club. Ramsey took permanent charge of QPR in February following Redknapp's departure but the relegation-threatened club have lost six out of seven games since the full-time appointment which leaves them four points adrift of safety. But Ferdinand has backed the QPR boss after admitting any manager taking charge of the Loftus Road outfit would find it a challenge. Chris Ramsey took permanent charge of QPR in February following Harry Redknapp's departure . QPR have lost six out of seven games since the appointment which leaves them four points adrift of safety . 'No regrets at all because I know what a great coach he is,' Ferdinand told Sky Sports. 'It's a gamble, any manager coming in would have been a gamble. 'There's no guarantees that anyone would have kept us in the division or anyone would have done any better than Chris Ramsey’s doing at the moment, so I’ve got no regrets whatsoever. 'Most people say when a manager comes in you need to give him time to build his own team – Chris hasn't had that. He's come in and done us a favour but he's doing a job with someone else's hand.' Director of football Les Ferdinand has admitted Ramsey's appointment as QPR boss was a 'gamble'

Summary: Chris Ramsey was appointed as permanent QPR boss in February . QPR have lost six out of seven games since the full-time appointment . Queens Park Rangers are four points adrift of Premier League safety . Les Ferdinand has admitted Ramsey's appointment was a 'gamble' CLICK HERE for all the latest QPR news .


Supermarkets have been accused of 'bully boy tactics' by offering their suppliers bank loans instead of swiftly settling their debts. Chains including Morrisons and Marks & Spencer have introduced schemes that delay the payment of invoices to small businesses that supply them with goods. The suppliers have to wait up to a month longer to have their bills honoured, but if they cannot hold on this long, the supermarkets offer them access to credit from a bank. It pays the money earlier than the supermarket would – but charges interest on the loan. Supermerket chains have introduced schemes that delay the payment of invoices to small businesses meaning many farmers will face a cashflow crisis . Critics say such schemes force small firms to pay through the nose to get money that should have been handed to them promptly in the first place. Phil Orford, chief executive of the Forum of Private Business, said last night: 'This is yet another ethical deficit at the heart of some of Britain's most well-known companies. Their apparent collusion in this area threatens to break the backbone of the UK economy – small businesses.' Morrisons, for example, has a 'supplier finance' scheme with Lloyds Bank. Under arrangements introduced late last year, most of the supermarket's suppliers have been persuaded to wait 90 days for their invoices to be paid, a month longer than previously. Those that cannot hang on that long are directed towards the deal Morrisons has drawn up with Lloyds. The bank will give them their money sooner in the form of a loan. Morrisons has a 'supplier finance' scheme with Lloyds Bank. The bank can give suppliers their money sooner in the form of a loan . Lloyds earns interest charges, Morrisons keeps the cash it owes in its coffers for longer – and the firms pay to get their money. A Morrisons supplier, who wished to remain anonymous, said it is the latest example of big business using 'bully-boy tactics' to make an extra profit. The practice is legal, but the supplier said it can be the difference between some small businesses surviving or failing. Mr Orford said: 'There is a growing trend for large businesses to use supply chain finance to extend payment times and pass the cost of credit down to their suppliers. 1 A supermarket decides to buy apples from a farmer and agrees to pay him £10,000 every month. 2 A year into the contract the supermarket says it is keen to work with the supplier for another 12 months – but rather than settle the invoice monthly it would prefer to hang on to the cash for longer and delay payment to 90 days. 3 The farmer doesn’t want to upset the supermarket but suddenly finds himself with a cashflow issue – if he can’t pay his bills his business could collapse. 4 The supermarket comes up with a solution. It has devised a scheme with a bank that means the farmer can get paid even quicker than 30 days but at a cost. A bank will

Summary: Morrisons and M&S have introduced schemes that delay invoice payment . Supermarkets have been accused of 'bully boy tactics' by offering loans . Suppliers have to wait up to a month longer to have their bills honoured . But if they cannot wait supermarkets offer them credit from a bank .


Traveling is meant to be one of the most exciting events in a person's life. But more and more frustrated Australians are ditching their travel plans and spending more time searching than they are on their actual holiday, a new study has found. A survey of 1000 people across the country by travel search engine KAYAK found that one in four Aussies spend the equivalent of more than half their annual leave researching and planning their trip. Travel agents' interests, the overload of information online, hidden costs and fluctuating prices were found to be making holiday-bookers extra cautious with their plans. About 38 per cent of people admitted they spend more time looking for flights and hotels then researching the activities they hope to do on the trip. One in four Aussies, like Sydney marketing manager Sam Kelly (pictured on his last trip to Bali), spend the equivalent of more than half their annual leave researching and planning their holidays . Sydney marketing manager Sam Kelly, admitted that the number of hours it took him to plan his last trip to Bali amounted to two weeks worth of working hours. 'I spend a lot of time - hours and hours - it's a big process. I don't go on budget holidays, but I've saved thousands of dollars by going through this process,' he told Daily Mail Australia. The 27-year-old said that he spent the time researching potential hotels and destinations by looking at various booking sites and reviews, adding that despite enjoying the process, he found it took up a 'ridiculous amount of time'. 'It's the amount of information out there. One website that will do that legwork for you and get you the best hotel prices, show you reviews and airfares all in the one currency - one true source of truth -would be ideal,' he said. Mr Kelly admitted that it was during office hours that most of his searching and booking occurred, and he's not alone. According to KAYAK 26 per cent of those surveyed from Canberra did the same thing - a figure which almost three times the national average. It also found that 31 per cent of people have resorted to completely abandoning their travel plans and bookings due to their frustration. Investment banker Todd Fortescue came close to doing so himself when he and his girlfriend found themselves constantly bickering after becoming frustrated with travel agents helping them with their trip to Canada earlier this year. The 27-year-old said there was an information overload online and admitted that he did a lot of research for his flights and hotels while at work . Instead, the couple ditched their travel agent, choosing to find their own booking deals online. 'We were getting frustrated that we weren't getting anywhere with booking and that it was costing more than we had anticipated and were thinking that maybe we should postpone it for a year when we had more time and knew exactly what we wanted,' Mr Fortescue told Daily Mail Australia. 'We went to a travel agent to get

Summary: A quarter of 1000 holiday-bookers surveyed take two weeks to plan a trip . Meanwhile 31 per cent admitted to ditching their bookings in frustration . Travel agents' interests, the overload of information online, hidden costs and fluctuating prices were found to be making Aussies extra cautious .


A group of tourists to the Bahamas enjoyed one of the country’s unique attractions when they were greeted on a boat by a herd of swimming pigs looking for a snack. An amusing video shows the pigs leaving the beach and paddling through the crystal clear water as they make their way towards the boat. The pigs swim to the side of the vessel and jockey for the best position as the tourists squeal in excitement. The two pigs swim over to the tourist boat and begin treading water around it before begging for food . With the prospect of food and none as of yet being provided, the two animals becoming increasingly demanding as they tread the shallow water. They soon jump onto the edge of the boat, hang their trotters over the side of it and begin begging for food from those on board. Eventually the two pigs receive food from the people on the boat and continue to hang onto the side of it with their mouths wide open in anticipation. The video concludes with the two pigs – with satisfied appetites – returning to the beach. Jumping up onto the boat the two pigs hang their trotters over the side of it in search of a snack . There they are greeted by even more of their kind and collectively make their way over to another boat in the hope of receiving even more food. Discussing the encounter, the filmmaker wrote online: ‘They nearly turned our boat over.’ The video was taken on Big Major Cay – known locally as Pig Beach – on Exuma, a district of the Bahamas that consists of over 360 islands. Becoming more vocal, the two pigs hang off the side of the boat and demand that they be fed . Eventually the pigs' cries for food are answered and they are fed by a person on the boat . There are many theories as to how the pigs arrived at the island. Some believe that a group of sailors dropped the pigs off at the beach with the intention of coming back to cook and eat them, but they didn't return. Others say that the pigs survived a shipwreck and managed to swim to shore. And perhaps the most cynical and least romantic suggestion is that the pigs are part of a business scheme to attract tourists to the Bahamas.

Summary: The pigs swim through the crystal clear sea and tread water by the boat . Video shows pigs jumping onto the side of the boat and begging for food . Once fed the animals jump down and head towards another boat . Amusing encounter took place on Big Major Cay, known as Pig Beach .


A North Carolina lottery winner is being sued by the store owner who sold her the ticket after allegedly agreeing to split the $1 million jackpot. Mother-of-five Eva Reyes, 53, is accused of promising USA Liquors owner Laxmi Bhardwaj half the winnings because he loaned her the money to enter an Emerald 10 scratch card in January. Though Reyes claims she promised to give $50,000, court documents include a note in her handwriting that allegedly confirms they would each take $350,000 after taxes. But her attorney claims the Milpitas store owner fabricated the letter. Distressed: Mother-of-five Eva Reyes claims she promised to give her store owner $50,000 for loaning her money to buy a scratch card, but the owner says she promised to give half of the $1 million jackpot . Promise? Reyes' attorney claims the Milpitas store fabricated this note promising $350,000 after tax . 'It says $50,000 across the middle, then after it appears, I don't know, it appears somebody may have tried to squeeze in "three hundred thousand" in hindsight,' Reyes' attorney Nelson McElmurry told NBC. 'He's trying to shatter her little piece of the American dream,' McElmurry said. Reyes, of San Jose, won $1,000 from a similar scratch card in December, and claims she gave the store $100 as a gesture of good will. Claims: In court documents, Laxmi Bharwaj, owner of USA Liquors, says Reyes made the deal in the store . This is the moment Reyes received the $1 million winnings - her second scratch card success in two months . Bhardwaj claims she gave them $500. Now Reyes says she wants all the money to herself to take her family on holiday to Hawaii. She told NBC: 'Before I wanted to give the $50,000, but later I say forget it. Why do I have to give it? I won the money.' The pair will meet in court on March 13.

Summary: Laxmi Bhardwaj, owner of USA Liquors, claims Eva Reyes promised half . He says he paid for her Emerald 10 scratch card, she won $1m . Reyes says she promised $50,000 but court documents include a note in which she 'promised half' Reyes' attorney claims Bhardwaj has fabricated part of the note . Both would get $350,000 after tax if Bhardwaj were to win the case .


Alex Salmond was ridiculed last night after he boasted of becoming Westminster’s king- maker while quaffing pink champagn . Alex Salmond was ridiculed last night after he boasted of becoming Westminster’s king- maker while quaffing pink champagne and saying that he ‘identifies’ with Nelson Mandela. Seemingly still unable to come to terms with his referendum defeat, the former First Minister continued to overshadow his successor Nicola Sturgeon with a self-regarding interview for New Statesman magazine. Before a vote has even been cast in the General Election, he predicted the stars will be in ‘alignment’ for his triumphant return to Westminster as power broker, and vowed to crowbar Ed Miliband into No 10. Mr Salmond also said he would make it impossible for David Cameron to govern if the Conservative leader fails to secure a majority in May’s election. Last night, Tory MSP Alex Johnstone said: ‘Nicola Sturgeon must wish that Alex Salmond would just shut up.’ Earlier this year, Miss Sturgeon slapped down her predecessor by insisting that she would lead any post-election negotiations at Westminster. But Mr Salmond continued to publicise his plans yesterday, claiming he would join forces with Labour to ‘lock out’ the Tories by voting down any attempt by Mr Cameron to pass a Queen’s Speech. Scottish Labour Party chairman Jamie Glackin said: ‘You’d be forgiven for thinking he was still leader of the SNP.’ The New Statesman article reveals how, during the interview in London, Mr Salmond ordered pink champagne to toast the launch of his widely mocked referendum diaries, accompanying it with fish, chips and mushy peas. Asked by the magazine which ‘historical figure’ he identified with, he replied: ‘Nelson Mandela. Everybody of my generation would say that.’ Mr Johnstone said: ‘Alex Salmond is fast becoming a figure of ridicule. This bizarre comment suggests that the former First Minister has unhinged himself from reality completely.’ The Tory MSP said the interview was ‘yet more evidence that Alex Salmond is a backseat driver, with Nicola Sturgeon looking on from Edinburgh wondering where the car is going’. Tory MSP Alex Johnstone (right) said new SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon (left) 'must wish that Alex Salmond would just shut up' Scottish Labour director of policy Blair McDougall said: ‘Pink champagne? Lah-di-dah! I’m sure the First Minister is really relaxed about Salmond’s boozy lunches with London journalists.’ Tory sources last night said that Mr Salmond’s comments showed the SNP was prepared to ‘sabotage’ the outcome of the election in order to put Labour leader Mr Miliband in Downing Street. Senior Tories are considering plans to run a minority government if the Conservatives emerge as the largest party in a hung parliament. But Mr Salmond said the (Fixed-term) Parliaments Act, which was passed by the Coalition, meant that the SNP could put Labour into power even if the Conservatives win more seats. He said the SNP – on course for an election landslide in Scotland – would not contemplate any deal with the Tories. Asked about the prospect of a minority Tory government, Mr Salmond replied: ‘The Tories would have to go

Summary: Former SNP leader Alex Salmond is accused of being a 'back seat driver' It comes after he vowed to crowbar Ed Miliband into No 10 in May election . He predicted the stars will be in 'alignment' for his return to Westminster . Salmond also 'identified' with anti-apartheid revolutionary Nelson Mandela . Tory MSP Alex Johnstone warned he was becoming a 'figure of ridicule'


Jagger, pictured, died the night after winning a silver medal at Crufts following his return to Belgium . The pedigree dog allegedly ‘murdered’ at Crufts was probably poisoned the day after he competed in the show, the vet investigating his death said yesterday. Irish setter Jagger collapsed and died the night after winning a silver medal in his class at the competition following his return to his co-owners’ family home in Belgium. His distraught owners Willem and Aleksandra Lauwers are convinced he was fed beef laced with slow-acting toxins as he sat on the bench awaiting to perform at Crufts as it was the only time he was left unattended. But their family vet Dr Patrick Jans said Jagger fell ill so suddenly that it is more likely he ate the toxins shortly before he died. Speaking for the first time about the tragedy, he told the Mail: ‘I doubt that it happened at Crufts. I think it’s unlikely because of the long time delay. ‘I am surprised at everyone saying that this was the case.’ The dramatic new twist came as Crufts organisers the Kennel Club confirmed they are looking into a report that a second dog, an unnamed shih tzu, also died following the event. But they stressed they have received no details about the shih tzu, saying: ‘We cannot look into claims about which we have no direct information, which is why it essential that people come forward with any concerns.’ The Lauwers phoned Dr Jans’ practice at 2am on Saturday morning after Jagger fell ill soon after they had taken him for a walk in the area around their home in the village of Lauw, near Liege. Dr Jans said: ‘There was some suspicious content in the stomach. ‘I would be cautious about suspicion on where the problem was caused. Everything about Crufts is speculation. ‘It could have happened on their way back or even in the hours after they arrived back. ‘They told us that they came back at night and they took the dogs for a walk to do their business. ‘Then a few moments later the problem started. ‘It was a very long time between the show in England and the trip over to here, where nothing wrong was seen with the dog. ‘We feel his death was very acute - it was something that happened quite urgently, quite quickly. ‘I have my doubts about the story from Crufts.’ An autopsy carried out by his colleague Dr Claudia Minsen discovered miniscule black pellets similar to those used by farmers apparently ‘folded’ into pieces of beef in his stomach. Dr Jans said: ‘There were not three different types of poison as some people have speculated - only one. We think it may have been a pesticide. ‘Those kind of products are very common in agriculture and are relatively easy to get hold of.’ Vets believe that Jagger, pictured, was fed beef laced with black pellets before his death . Dr Jans said he had sent samples to the toxology department at the University of Ghent who

Summary: Vets performed a post mortem on Crufts silver medalist Jagger . The Irish setter died hours after he returned to Belgium following Crufts . His owners fear the dog was poisoned while at the renowned dog show .


Barcelona ran out 2-1 winners against bitter rivals Real Madrid on Sunday night to move four points clear at the top of La Liga. Rik Sharma rates the players from both sides after an action-packed 90 minutes at the Nou Camp. BARCELONA . Claudio Bravo 8: Made two excellent saves, one from Cristiano Ronaldo's first-half piledriver, the second from a deflected Karim Benzema strike near the end. No chance with Ronaldo's goal. Dani Alves 6: Some shocking defending at times, but as we've come to expect, the Brazilian knows how to contribute in attack. His wonderful ball created Barcelona's second goal. Gerard Pique 9: This was a performance from the defender which some believed was beyond him after his fall from grace. Got his head to every ball when it mattered and executed some perfect tackles. After his impressive performance, Pique left the stadium with his pop star girlfriend Shakira . Gerard Pique was at his very best at the heart of the Barcelona defence against Real Madrid . Jeremy Mathieu 8.5: When the Frenchman was signed it turned a few heads. He used his own to send Barcelona 1-0 up and defended expertly after that. One scary moment, when he nodded inches wide of his own goal. Jordi Alba 6.5: Restrained himself going forward for the most part, but coped perfectly well with Gareth Bale down the wing. Fired a late chance wide after good work by Lionel Messi. Javier Mascherano 7: Tried to copy Sergio Busquets’ style of play, instead of rushing around in his usual bulldog style. Some unnecessary play-acting aside, a fine performance. Javier Mascherano was involved in some unnecessary play-acting but otherwise had a fine game . Ivan Rakitic 6.5: Not an indelible presence in this Barcelona side, but a useful one. The Croatian helped shuttle the ball forwards to the attackers nicely, but could have offered more with Barcelona under the cosh in the first half. Andres Iniesta 7: Captained Barcelona for the first time against Madrid and put in a mature display. Showed he can be a tough customer when he needs to be in a midfield battle, too. Lionel Messi 7.5: Nutmegged Toni Kroos early on, and set up Mathieu’s goal with a wicked free kick. Dropped out of the game for a while, but was running the show by the end. Lionel Messi set up Barcelona's opener and was a constant menace despite not being at his very best . Luis Suarez 8.5: Fought hard up front, in a long running battle with Pepe. Got the goal he deserved with a brilliant piece of control and an instinctive finish. Neymar 6: Missed a golden chance in the first half, after which Madrid broke away and equalised. Some phenomenal dribbles, which terrified Madrid’s back line, but was too selfish – and wasteful - with his chances. SUBS . Sergio Busquets 6: Brought on for Rakitic as Luis Enrique tried to shut up shop. Xavi 6: Replaced Iniesta, coming on in what could be his final Clasico. Little time to make an impact. Rafinha 6:

Summary: Luis Suarez scored the winner as Barcelona beat Real Madrid . Cristiano Ronaldo had earlier cancelled out Jeremy Mathieu's opener . Suarez was among Barcelona's best players but Gerard Pique stood out . Gareth Bale had a goal ruled out and endured another disappointing night .


A woman has told how she fulfilled a promise to her twin when she successfully fought to get her sex attacker jailed after she committed suicide. In a landmark legal case, Sharon Hennessy, 30, won justice for her sister Michelle who killed herself aged 27 in October 2012, a year after she was punched, kicked and sexually abused as she walked home from a night out. At the time of Michelle's death, police were pursuing a rape case against her attacker Sean Thackaberry, but they said they would close it because there was no chance of a conviction without her evidence. Michelle (left) and her twin Sharon, pictured together on their 21st birthday. Michelle committed suicide a year about being attacked after a night out. Sharon reveals how she fought to bring her sister's attacker to justice . Sean Thackaberry was jailed for five years in a landmark case over attacking Michelle Hennessy . But Sharon, of Kildare Town, Ireland, had promised her beloved twin she would not let her attacker walk free. The pledge was important to Sharon because after initially being charged with rape, Thackaberry was released on bail – and Michelle said she did not feel safe while he was on the streets. The family believe this was one of the reasons Michelle took her own life. Sharon reveals how Michelle - who was a fan of skydiving and nights out - changed after the attack. She said: ‘She was afraid and vulnerable and instead of travelling to far-flung corners like she had done, she spent her time sat by the fire, knitting. ‘I hardly ever saw her put on make-up and she never went out with friends, like she used to. ‘She’d been so proud of her girly locks and her sense of fashion, but afterwards she didn’t care. ‘We were furious that Thackaberry hadn’t been locked up and whenever Michelle left the house, his supporters would harass her. They sent her abusive messages online too, calling her a liar. ‘The taunts and threats ground her down until she didn’t feel human anymore.’ In October 2012 Michelle committed suicide at home. Her sister recalled finding out – and desperately trying to reach her twin’s body. She said: ‘I remember collapsing onto the stairs and screaming from the bottom of my belly. ‘I screamed for all the pain and emotion that my twin sister was never able to scream. I screamed for the devastation she buried inside her, until it slowly destroyed every inch of her being. ‘I screamed for the anger she felt at not being protected from the monster who stole her life. It was devastating.’ Michelle (left) and Sharon, pictured at three years old, had always been close and Sharon vowed to see her sister's attacker jailed, hiring a top lawyer and pestering police to keep the case open . Sharon, pictured at her 30th birthday (left) along with a tribute to her sister at the event (right) Michelle (right) and Sharon pictured together on their 27th birthday . Sharon was heartbroken when a lawyer told

Summary: Michelle Hennessy killed herself year after attack by Sean Thackaberry . Sharon won legal landmark case of conviction without evidence from twin . Hired lawyer, pestered police for case to be pursued and trial went ahead . Thackaberry was jailed for five years at Dublin Crown Court .


Billy Beane, the baseball guru behind the Moneyball philosophy, has been hired by Dutch club AZ Alkmaar. Beane, 52, who was played by Brad Pitt in the film about Moneyball and inspired Liverpool and Boston Red Sox owner John W Henry, is general manager at Oakland Athletics. AZ Alkmaar general director and former professional baseballer Robert Eenhoorn said AZ 'was already very interested in the Moneyball principle before I got here.' Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane has been hired as an advisor to Dutch club AZ Alkmaar . Brad Pitt's character in the film Moneyball was based on Beane and his pioneering recruitment strategy . Beane's 'Moneyball' strategy has inspired Liverpool and Boston Red Sox owner John W Henry . 'I have known Billy for a while, because of my history in baseball,' said Eenhoorn, who played four seasons of Major League Baseball with the Yankees and the Angels. 'When we approached him for this role with AZ, he was immediately enthusiastic. 'He has been able to close the gap with the big-market teams, by being innovative. We are very excited and look forward to working with him. Billy will give his advice from the States and he will visit Alkmaar a few times a year.' Beane was ranked 29th on Joel Sherman’s 'The 50 Most Fascinating Figures in Baseball' for his sometimes mind-boggling but always fascinating approach to the baseball transfer window. AZ Alkmaar currently sit fourth in the Dutch Eredivisie after Friday's 3-1 defeat by Vitesse . AZ Alkmaar general director Robert Eenhoorn knows bean from his days as a professional baseballer . He attracted headlines this off-season for trading away All-Stars such as third basemen Josh Donaldson, catcher Derek Norris and right-handed pitcher Jeff Samardzija. 'I am truly excited for the opportunity to be part of AZ Alkmaar in an advisory role,' Beane said. 'Despite being a great football club with a storied history, they face many of the challenges we have with the Oakland A’s. My love for football and AZ’s vision of the future of the club made this an attractive pursuit.' AZ Alkmaar sit fourth in the Eredivisie.

Summary: Oakland Athletic general manager Billy Beane to work with AZ Alkmaar . Billy will give advice from the US and visit Alkmaar 'a few times a year' Brad Pitt's lead character in the hit film Moneyball is based on Beane .


The newborn child of murder-accused U.S. teenager Heather Mack was rushed to a prison clinic today after falling ill in her mother’s Bali prison cell. Just one week after the child’s birth in an Indonesian hospital, baby Stella Schaefer - named after Miss Mack’s co-accused boyfriend Tommy Schaefer - developed a high fever and her dark skin took on a yellowish color in the cell, which her mother shares with eight other prisoners. The little girl was hurried into the clinic, which is located within the prison walls, and given immediate treatment by doctors. Scroll down for video . Newborn: Heather Mack is pictured above leaving hospital for Kerobokan prison in Bali, Infdonesia, where her child has fallen ill . Tiny: Miss Mack's shawl briefly slips and the head of the tiny baby, famous even before she was born, is revealed . While the problem has not been revealed, a prison source told Daily Mail Online that Miss Mack and guards became concerned when the baby, whom she was carrying back to her cell, started to ‘burn up’ on Tuesday. But it was the yellow appearance of the baby’s skin that was causing the greatest worry. With Miss Mack being concerned about the child’s health, doctors told guards at Kerobokan Prison that she wanted her boyfriend, who is being held in the men’s section, to be present in the clinic while the baby was being treated. This was allowed and, according to sources, Miss Mack and Schaefer held hands while doctors attended to the child. Schaefer had first set his eyes on his baby daughter on Monday afternoon after his girlfriend returned from the Sanglah Hospital, where she gave birth to the baby via caesarian. He was escorted by guards to Miss Mack’s cell where, in a tearful meeting, he held his daughter in his arms, tears running down his face. Trial: Mack (left) and her boyfriend Tommy Schaefer (right), both from Chicago, are accused of murdering Mack's socialite mother Sheila Von Weise-Mack, 62, and hiding her body in a suitcase at an upmarket Bali hotel . Women sharing Miss Mack’s cell also gathered around mother and child, but Miss Mack has been warned that their congratulations could turn to anger if the baby wakes them up with her crying night after night. ‘Keeping the baby in a humid, unclean cell, where prisoners sleep on the floor, is hardly the place for a newborn baby,’ said a Bali resident who visits the jail regularly. ‘Adults get sick in there, so what chance does a newborn have?’ Victim: Miss Mack with her late mother Sheila Von Weise-Mack, whom she and her boyfriend Tommy Schaefer are accused of murdering . Reports from a jail source say that the baby will be kept in the clinic under observation while her mother remains in her cell. But if the child, born a few weeks prematurely, does not improve within the next 48 hours she will have to be returned to hospital. ‘There seems no doubt that the baby needs pretty intensive treatment,’ said the jail visitor

Summary: Mack gave birth to a child this week while being held in Indonesian prison . She and boyfriend Tommy Schaefer allegedly murdered Mack's mother . Accused of battering her to death then stuffering her body in a suitcase . Mack's baby reportedly turned yellow in prison cell today, sparking fears .


Victim: Martin Richard, eight, bled to death during the attack at the Boston Marathon in April 2013 . Jurors sobbed in court today as a medical examiner detailed the horrific and painful injuries suffered by eight-year-old Martin Richard, who was killed in the Boston bombings. Testifying in Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's trial on Monday, Massachusetts' Chief Medical Examiner Dr Henry Nields, who performed the child's autopsy, revealed Martin had suffered injuries to nearly every part of his body. Dr Nields was the last witness for the prosecution before it rested its case on Monday. Martin's parents, Bill and Denise Richard, were also in court. They had been at the marathon finish line with their three children when Martin was killed and their daughter, Jane, lost a leg. 'Cause of death was blast injuries to torso and extremities,' Dr Nields said, adding that Martin died primarily from loss of blood. Shrapnel - including small nails, plastic, pellets and wood - from one of the homemade pressure cooker bombs set off by Tsarnaev and his older brother had punched through the boy's 69-pound body. He suffered a six-inch-by-six-inch wound to his left abdomen, which exposed his intestines, and caused damage to his liver, left kidney, spleen and two ribs, Dr. Nields said. 'There was also a perforation of his lower spine,' Dr Nields said, indicating that shrapnel had passed through the child's body and exited through his back. Scroll down for video . Lurking: On Monday, this new image was released showing the Richard family watching the race while Tsarnaev stand behind a tree. It shows just how close he came to the family before killing their son . Violent: Evidence taken from the body of another victim, Krystle Campbell, shows the size of the pieces of shrapnel from the bombs. The victims also had nails, wood and plastic inside their bodies . His left arm had also nearly been torn off and his left leg suffered a broken bone and lacerations. The youngster also suffered third-degree burns as well as scrapes to his head and neck. 'Overall, the injuries... would be painful,' Dr Nields said. As well as presenting the jury with a picture of the child's body - which the public and the boy's parents did not see - the medical examiner also showed them multiple pieces of shrapnel found embedded in his tissue and bones, including nails, plastic, pellets and wood. He also showed the jury clothing Martin had been wearing on the day of the blast. Among them, the boy's Patriots football t-shirt and Boston Celtics jersey both showed large tears on their left sides where he had suffered the huge wound to his abdomen. His shorts had melted in the explosion, while his belt had been used as a tourniquet to try to save his left arm, Dr Nields said. Devastated: Jane Richard, left, lost her left leg in the blast. She is pictured with her family during a wreath laying ceremony to commemorate the one year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing . Heartbroken: Bill and Denise Richard, pictured with

Summary: WARNING: GRAPHIC DETAILS . Martin Richard was among three young people killed at the Boston Marathon bombing in April 2013 . At accused bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's trial on Monday, a medical examiner detailed the horrific injuries he suffered . One of his arms was nearly ripped from his body and a 6-inch-by-six-inch wound to his abdomen exposed his intestines . Metal, nails, wood and plastic were found inside his body . Another medical examiner on Monday detailed the wounds suffered by Lingzi Lu, 23, who died within minutes after femoral artery was severed . The prosecution has now rested its case .


The behaviour of Chelsea’s players as they surrounded Bjorn Kuipers was nothing short of disgraceful, but it’s a sign of the way the modern game is going. Blue shirts swarmed around the Dutch referee and the pressure put on him by Jose Mourinho’s men certainly played a part in the harsh dismissal of Zlatan Ibrahimovic for his challenge on Oscar, after replays suggested the PSG man pulled out. Chelsea are not the only team to harrass officials on a regular basis and it’s time we introduced a rule to put an end to it. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (second right) was sent off for a challenge in the first half on Chelsea's Oscar . Chelsea's players immediately surrounded referee Bjorn Kuipers to remonstrate with him . Referee Kuipers (right) swiftly showed Ibrahimovic a red card for the challenge on Oscar . There should only be one player from each side allowed to approach the referee and that is the captain. This is the only way to combat it. Chelsea were eliminated from the Champions League on away goals as they drew 2-2 with PSG, the tie finishing 3-3 on aggregate.

Summary: Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sent off in the first half for a challenge on Oscar . Chelsea's players swarmed round the referee immediately after the incident . Chelsea were eliminated on away goals by Paris Saint-Germain .


Ndamukong Suh’s wish appears to have come true, with the Miami Dolphins set to make him the NFL’s highest-paid defensive player. After the Lions declined to use the franchise tag on Suh to save $26.5m of cap space, the Dolphins look to have beaten Oakland, Jacksonville, Indianapolis and San Diego to the most coveted signature in this year’s free agency. Suh will on Tuesday sign a $114million, six-year deal with around $60m guaranteed, ESPN report. With no state taxes in Florida, the deal dwarfs JJ Watt’s current six-year, $100m deal which the Texans’ defensive end penned last year. Ndamukong Suh will on Tuesday sign a $114million with the Miami Dolphins with $60million guaranteed . Suh, the second pick of the 2010 draft, is a four time Pro-Bowler and three-time first team All-Pro and led the Lions with 8.5 sacks last season. At 28, Suh is in his prime and is a once-in-a decade type of player whom the Dolphins can build their franchise around. A fearsome pass rusher, he was the cornerstone of NFL’s best rushing defense and helped the Lions to the play-offs last year. He will join the likes of Cameron Wake and Oliver Vernon in an aggressive front four. In his five years in Detroit, Suh played 80 out of 82 games. He was suspended for both of those for stamping on Evan Dietrich-Smith of the Green Bay Packers in 2011. Veterans such as Cortland Finnegan (right) were among those released by the Dolphins to free up cap space . Following his exit, the focus for the Lions front office will be getting fellow defensive tackle Nick Fairley to stay. After declining his fifth-year option last year due to injury concerns, the 26-year-old is considered the second-best free agent defensive tackle. Should Suh depart, which appears likely, they will need a run-stuffer alongside him. The free-spending Dolphins had a roster clear-out which paved the way for Suh’s arrival. Veterans such as Brian Hartline, Brandon Gibson, Dannell Ellerbe and Cortland Finnegan were among those released to free up cap space. Suh and the Dolphins travel to London later on this year to play the New York Jets on October 4 in the first International Series game of the 2015 season.

Summary: The Miami Dolphins have made Suh an offer of a $114m deal . Free agency opens on Tuesday and if he signs, as ESPN report, it will make him the NFL’s highest paid defensive player . A dominant defensive tackle, Suh is an aggressive pass rusher and run stuffer . Suh looks likely to leave Detroit after five years with the Lions, where they reached the play-offs twice .


Pathology test results have confirmed the brutal killing of pregnant mum Kris-Deann Sharpley and her seven-year-old son, Jackson, was a murder-suicide carried out by her grandfather. The bodies of 27-year-old Ms Sharpley, her son and her father, Derek, were found inside their family home in Biddeston, Queensland, on Monday morning. Friends of murdered mum Kris-Deann Sharpley said she was thrilled by the pending arrival of her daughter, who she had even given a name, and showed no signs of the trauma that was about to tear a family apart. Murdered mum Kris-Deann Sharpley was thrilled by the pending arrival of her second child, who she planned to name in honour of her mother, before she was brutally killed. 'Everything seemed to be fine,' Corinne Kaiser, a close Sharpley family friend, told The Chronicle. Derek Jackson, 52, who was found dead in his Biddeston home, had a history of criminal behaviour and mental health issues . Ms Kaiser last spoke to Ms Sharpley on Sunday evening, hours before she was killed. Ms Sharpley was set to name her daughter Amber Elizabeth Rose in honour of her mother, Elizabeth Roslyn, who died years earlier, according to the Courier Mail. A grandfather whose body was also found at the scene was well known to police and had a long history of mental illness. Derek John Sharpley, 52, was found dead of gunshot wounds to the head in the same room that his grandson Jackson's body was found tucked into a bed inside the home, west of Brisbane in Queensland. His 27-year-old daughter Kris-Deann Sharpley, who had moved to the Queensland town in 2011 to care for him following her mother's death, also died of gunshot wounds to the head and was found in the bathroom. Detective Inspector David Isherwood would not confirm the details of Mr Sharpley's criminal history, but told Daily Mail Australia that there had been no recent incidents. 'They [the family] are known to police and in regard to criminal history; the reality is that while he has a criminal history, it's not recent history,' Inspector Isherwood said. 'But he has got a criminal history and there is no doubt that he has had mental health issues.' His daughter Kris-Deann Sharpley (left), who had moved to the town to care for him following her mother's death, was found dead in the bathroom while her seven-year-old son (rigth) Jackson's body was found in a bed . Derek (left) and his daughterKris-Deann (right), were found dead from gunshot wounds to the head in their bathroom on Monday. Mr Sharpley is believed to have attempted suicide in the past and had a history of substance abuse. 'I must stress that we are in the early stages of our investigation however it would appear that two of the deaths are suspicious and the death of the man is non suspicious,' Inspector Isherwood said. Mr Sharpley is believed to have shot himself after killing his daughter and grandson, however detectives have been unable to determine the young boy's cause of death after preliminary pathology results returned inconclusive.

Summary: Kris-Deann Sharpley and seven-year-old son were found dead on Monday . Ms Sharpley was heavily pregnant with second child when killed . 'Everything was fine', says friend who spoke to her hours before murder . Planned to name daughter in honour of her mother, who died years ago . Her father Derek was also found at the Biddeston house, near Brisbane . Detective Inspector David Isherwood said the grandfather had a history of criminal behaviour and mental health issues . The child's cause of death remains unknown as initial pathology results were unclear, but suffocation and strangulation are still being investigated .


Convicted drug smuggler Andrew Chan proposed to his girlfriend of three years when he discovered his clemency bid had been rejected by Indonesian authorities. The 31-year-old Australian, who is currently awaiting execution on the island of Nusakambangan, asked his girlfriend Febyanti Herewila if she would be his wife when she visited him in Kerobokan prison in February. Febyanti immediately accepted his proposal, despite the fact that she knew he was condemned to death by Indonesian president Joko Widodo. Febyanti and Chan met each other in Kerobokan prison in 2012 after a friend introduced the pair. The Indonesian had been visiting the prison as part of her role as a pastor and Chan was carrying out theological studies in the hope of becoming a minister. Since then they have dreamed of his release, even talking about plans to have children together one day. Convicted drug smuggler Andrew Chan proposed to his girlfriend Febyanti Herewila (pictured with ring) of three years when he discovered his clemency bid had been rejected by Indonesian authorities. Febyanti Herewila Febyanti immediately accepted his proposal, despite the fact that she knew he was condemned to death. Speaking to The Daily Telegraph Febyanti claimed she is totally in love with Chan and she did not accept his proposal out of pity for the Bali Nine prisoner. 'I love him for who he is. And I see what he does for other people and that makes me love him more,' Febyanti said. 'If you ask me why do I love him, it's because he also has weaknesses as well but he also has a lot of good things about him. I accept him the way he is. I am also very proud of him.' Chan was convicted in 2005 after attempting to smuggle 8.2kg of heroin from Bali to Australia. He has called Kerobokan prison in Bali his home for the past ten years and got a new lease of life in 2012 when he met the love of his life. Febyanti pictured here with Andrew Chan's brother, Michael Chan, was turned away from visiting Kerobokan Prison just before the Bali Nine duo were escorted to Nusakambangan to await their execution . Last Valentine's Day, Chan sent Febyanti red roses and a teddy bear and when she visited the jail they would chat about their dreams of one day opening a centre for unprivileged kids . Andrew Chan (left) and Myuran Sukumaran (right) are awaiting their execution by firing squad on Nusakambangan, in Cilacap, off Central Java, after being moved from Bali's Kerobokan prison . Helen Chan, the mother of Andrew Chan, is assisted by an embassy official. She is accompanied by her son Michael Chan (C), Raji Sukumaran (4-R), the mother of Myuran Sukumaran, Brintha Sikumaran (3-L) and Chintu Sukumaran (L) Helen Chan, the mother of death-row prisoner Andrew Chan, is assisted by an embassy official as she embarks a ferry boat for a visit to Nusakambangan prison . Last Valentine's Day, Chan sent Febyanti red roses and a teddy bear and when she visited the jail they would chat

Summary: Bali Nine convicted drug smuggler Andrew Chan proposed in February . The 31-year-old asked his girlfriend Febyanti to marry him in jail . The pair celebrated by eating cake and talking about plans for the future . Febyanti says she loves Chan and is proud of him . They couple met in Kerobokan prison in 2012 . A friend introduced the pair while Febyanti was visiting the jail as a pastor . Chan is now awaiting execution on the island of Nusakambangan .


Graphic cell phone footage has emerged of brutal attack on a school girl that took place in Brooklyn after class on Monday afternoon. The three minute clip shows an unfair fight that begins with a small girl in a light blue hoodie being set upon by at least four other students. As the girl is mercilessly pummelled by the gang her blonde hair extensions are ripped from her head as she is repeatedly punched and kicked. Graphic cell phone footage has emerged of brutal attack on a school girl that took place in Brooklyn after class on Monday afternoon . The vicious fight is cheered on by dozens of other youths who jockey for a good view of the senseless violence. The video, posted on Facebook, captures the afternoon brawl at a McDonald’s near Erasmus Hall High School on Flatbush Avenue. Despite being outnumbered, the small girl gives as good as she gets and at one point she pulls a black hoodie off one of her attackers to reveal a bra. Towards the end of the video - which has been shared more than 19,000 times and viewed more than 740,000 - the smaller girl is left cowering under a table. Finally an adult appears and attempts to break up the fight, but the taller attacker now stripped down to her bra kicks and stomps on her victim's head, calling her a 'bitch,' before storming off. Bystanders can be heard saying, 'She’s dead,' and, 'You murdered her.' One of the main protagonists in the fight is left stripped to her bra, while the girl being picked on is so weak at the end that she collapses on a bench . A few students then intervene, pick the small girl up and sit her on a nearby bench. Immediately she collapses and so the students help her to lie down. NYPD have reviewed the video, but there is very little they can do because it doesn’t appear that anyone has filed a complaint, reports the New York Daily News. Brooklyn community activist Tony Herbert hopes the victim comes forward and is demanding her assailants be arrested. 'The message has to be sent very clearly, that this kind of violence will not be tolerated whether in a mall or in restaurants and those involved should turn themselves in to authorities immediately so as to face the consequences of their violent actions,' he said. Anyone with information about the fight is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1-800-577-TIPS. Finally an adult appears and attempts to break up the fight, but the taller attacker now stripped down to her bra kicks and stomps on her victim's head, calling her a 'bitch,' before storming off .

Summary: WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT . Graphic cell phone footage has emerged of brutal attack on a school girl that took place in Brooklyn after class on Monday afternoon . Three minute clip shows an unfair fight that begins with a small girl in a light blue hoodie being set upon by at least four other students . As the girl is pummelled by the gang her blonde hair extensions are ripped from her head as she is repeatedly punched and kicked . NYPD have reviewed the video, but there is very little they can do because it doesn’t appear that anyone has filed a complaint .


A decorated soldier has been left penniless and jobless after being repeatedly hounded by 'ambulance-chasing' lawyers over the death of an Iraqi man 12 years ago. Sergeant Kevin Williams shot Hassan Abbas Said because he believed he was going to shoot him after he grabbed his rifle during a violent struggle in Iraq in 2003. The soldier, then 21, was cleared by two military investigations only to then face a murder charge in a civilian court, where he was once again cleared. Sergeant Kevin Williams has been left penniless and jobless after being repeatedly hounded by 'ambulance-chasing' lawyers over the death of an Iraqi man 12 years ago . He went on to be praised for his heroism after saving seven lives in Afghanistan – but in a worrying display of how lawyers are profiting under the Human Rights Act, Mr Said's family could now be awarded compensation. In a blistering attack on the system which has forced the Ministry of Defence to spend millions in British courts defending actions of soldiers on the battlefield, Mr Williams said: 'I feel like I've been on trial for 12 years. 'It is a disgrace that soldiers are having to explain their actions so ambulance-chasing lawyers can abuse farcical rulings and line their pockets on the death of Iraqi civilians.' Mr Williams, who joined the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment in 1999 aged 16, said he was angry that Mr Said's family could receive compensation after pursuing their case with controversial lawyers Leigh Day & Co. It is understood they could receive thousands of pounds. The soldier, then 21, was cleared by two military investigations only to then face a murder charge in a civilian court, where he was once again cleared, pictured with his partner Rachel Lord . He went on to be praised for his heroism after saving seven lives in Afghanistan, but said it feels as though he has been on trial for 12 years . Waiving his right to anonymity, Mr Williams said: 'I was just doing my job as a soldier fighting for my country and defending a comrade. It is disgusting and completely unfair that [Mr Said's] family could now receive compensation and I've lost two jobs and am struggling to support my family.' Mr Williams, now 32, was on a random patrol during his second tour of Iraq in 2003 when he came across up to nine men pushing a cart filled with ammunition. When the soldiers moved to arrest them, Mr Williams chased one to a nearby village and into his home. August 2003: Sergeant Kevin Williams kills Hassan Abbas Said in Iraq after he attempts to grab his rifle and resists arrest . Sept 2004: Mr Williams told military investigations have finished and he had been cleared of wrongdoing . Sept 2004: Charged with the murder of Said and case put before civilian court . April 2005: Murder charge dropped weeks before trial as there is no prospect of conviction . Aug 2013: Mr Williams decides to leave the military and in January 2014 gets a private

Summary: Sgt Kevin Williams shot Hassan Abbas Said during violent struggle in 2003 . Soldier believed Mr Said was going to shot him when Iraqi grabbed his gun . Sgt Williams was cleared by military investigations and cleared of murder . But he was repeatedly hounded by 'ambulance-chasing' lawyers over death . He is jobless, broke and feels as though he has been on trial for 12 years .


Jasem Emwazi has been told to publicly distance himself from his son or leave Kuwait . Kuwaiti MPs yesterday called on Jihadi John’s father, Jasem Emwazi, to publicly distance himself from his son’s actions by apologising – or leave the country. Kuwaitis have become increasingly frustrated with the mixed messages coming from 51-year-old British citizen Mr Emwazi, whose family are said to have cost the British tax-payer up to £400,000 in the 20 years they have lived in the UK. Last week, Mr Emwazi told former workmates his son was a ‘dog’ and hoped he would die, yet a few days later, his lawyer in Kuwait suggested there was ‘no proof’ the masked IS executioner-in-chief was in fact 26-year-old Mohammed. Yesterday, Abdullah Yousef Al-Maayouf, a member of the Kuwaiti National Assembly and chairman of the country’s Parliamentary interior and defence committee, called for Mr Emwazi to apologise or leave. He said: ‘Kuwait is a safe, peaceful country and does not want to be associated with Mohammed Emwazi. What he has done is not his family’s fault, but they should apologise on his behalf and say they do not agree with it. ‘If they will not say this publicly, they should leave Kuwait.’ Mr Emwazi is believed to have been living in Kuwait with his eldest daughter Asma, 25, for the last two years while his wife Ghaneya and four other children remained in London – now guarded by armed police in a hotel. Westminster council is reportedly still paying the rent on the family’s £600,000 flat even though the rules say housing benefit should normally be stopped after 13 weeks. As members of the stateless Bedoon ethnic group, the Emwazis were granted asylum in the UK, claiming to have fled Kuwait in fear of persecution. Scroll down for video . Former Kuwaiti MP Safa Al Hashem urged Mr Emwazi to ‘speak openly’ about his son and apologise. ‘From what we read, he has said one thing to his friends at work, then another in public,’ she said. ‘Whether an apology from him would be accepted by people is not certain, but he should make one anyway. ‘I think it would be better if he went back to the UK and spoke to the police and security services there about what he knows.’ Meanwhile, Kuwaiti government adviser and security expert Dr Fahed Al-Shelaimi, a retired army colonel, said he believed Mr Emwazi would return to the UK within days. Killer: Mohammed Emwazi, left in the most recent photograph known to have been taken of him before he entered Syria to join ISIS militants. He has appeared in a number of the terror group's films (right) Mr Emwazi has both described his 26-year-old son (above) as a 'dog' and claimed there is no evidence to prove he is the hooded killer shown in ISIS films . ‘Kuwait wants to distance itself from Mohammed Emwazi and officials here consider it a largely British issue. He was born here but brought up in London. ‘His father’s presence in Kuwait is embarrassing for the country. The Kuwaiti

Summary: Jasem Emwazi has been told to apologise for his son by Kuwaiti officials . They are becoming increasingly frustrated with the 51-year-old's views . Last week he told former workmates his son was 'a dog' following scandal . His lawyer then claimed there is no proof Mohammed Emwazi is the jihadi . Kuwaiti MPs told him to distance himself from son or leave the country .