Sir Philip Green, pictured with his daughter Chloe, has sold the loss-making BHS department chain for just £1 to a little-known investment firm . Retail tycoon Sir Philip Green has sold struggling BHS for just one pound – a fraction of the £200million he paid for it almost 15 years ago. The billionaire had failed to turn the loss-making department store chain around due to fierce competition from rivals. It was bought yesterday by a little-known investment firm called Retail Acquisitions, raising fears for the jobs of 11,000 staff in 171 BHS stores across the country. When asked if their roles were safe, Sir Philip said: ‘I’m a retailer, not a clairvoyant.’ The entrepreneur bought the chain in 2000 when it was called British Home Stores. It joined Topshop, Miss Selfridge, Dorothy Perkins and Burton as part of his Arcadia Group. But its furniture and fashion – aimed at older customers – struggled to sell well enough to keep up with rivals. Recent attempts to breathe new life into the chain included introducing food halls in some stores, opening new cafes and selling clothes from some of Arcadia’s other brands. But this failed to kick-start growth, and BHS continued to lose customers to cheaper rivals such as IKEA, as well as more upmarket competitors including John Lewis. Sir Philip said the chain made a cash loss of £45million last year. Analysts estimate that it lost 800,000 shoppers over the past five years. The businessman said he had not been able to give BHS as much attention as he would have liked because of the other brands he owns. ‘I don’t think anything went wrong,’ he said. ‘You try being involved in six businesses. ‘I’m not blaming anybody, but when you are in and out of the business you tend to drift. You can’t be an absentee landlord. It is a challenging marketplace and BHS is in the middle of the market at a time when everyone is discounting.’ He said the business is being handed over in a sound financial position with ‘significant’ cash balances and no debt. Sir Philip put BHS up for sale in January. He refused to confirm the sale price yesterday, but this was widely reported as being £1. He also declined to say whether he had secured an agreement that existing stores and jobs would be safeguarded. ‘I don’t want some article saying they will close them,’ he said. ‘I’m a retailer, not a clairvoyant. People buy companies and people sell companies. They are buying the business to run it as a going concern.’ Fears have been expressed over the job security of more than 11,000 staff employed by BHS . Retail Acquisitions is a new business set up by five directors with little experience in the sector. Chairman Keith Smith, 76, is a former stockbroker. Two other directors are lawyers – one specialising in privacy, who has advised Mike Tyson, Ulrika Jonsson and Hugh Grant. Of the firm’s remaining two directors, one is an unknown Swede and the other appears to be a former racing driver.

Summary: Sir Philip Green has sold BHS for just £1 to Retail Acquisitions . Fears have been expressed over the job security of BHS' 11,000 workers . When asked about the jobs, Green replied: 'I'm a retailer, not a clairvoyant' The chain was put up for sale in January and the price is believed to be £1 . Scroll down for video .


Militants fighting for the Islamic State in Syria have brutally murdered at least 30 civilians, including two children, following a raid on a regime-held village. The Sunni extremists carried out a savage attack on the village of Al-Mabujeh in the central Syrian province of Hama earlier this morning, according to a monitoring group. ISIS 'executed at least 30 people, including women and children, by burning, beheading, and firing on them' in the village of Mabujeh, said Rami Abdel Rahman, director of the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Terror: The Islamic State militants (pictured) carried out a savage attack on the village of Al-Mabujeh in the Syrian province of Hama earlier this morning, according to a monitoring group. At least 30 people were killed . The Al-Mabujeh massacre took place earlier this morning as ISIS militants launched a massive offensive in the area, beginning near the Youth Housing Camp. The attack began at around 2.30am and saw multiple checkpoints come under attack before the jihadis managed to seize control of the National Defense Force positions at around 6.45am, according to Al-Masdar News. From there it is understood the militants set about massacring the local population. The attack comes just days after a video released by ISIS showed its bloodthirsty fighters cutting off the heads of eight men it claimed were Shiite Muslims. That video is also understood to have been filmed in the province of Hama. In the video, the men, wearing orange uniforms with their hands tied behind their backs, were led forward in a field by teenage boys. They were then handed over to a group of IS fighters. A boy wearing a black uniform hands out knives to the fighters, who then behead the hostages. Sick: The attack comes just days after an ISIS video showed children taking centre stage in the latest beheading video, which was also filmed in the province of Hama . An ISIS fighter speaks in the video, using a derogatory term for Shiites and calling them 'impure infidels.' He adds that the current military campaign against ISIS will only make the militant group stronger. 'Our swords will soon, God willing, reach the Nuseiries and their allies like Bashar and his party,' the man said referring to Syrian President Bashar Assad and Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group that is fighting on his side. The word Nuseiry is a derogatory term to refer to Assad's Alawite sect, an offshoot of Shiite Islam. The news comes as the Observatory and local activists said Syrian government forces fired carried out airstrikes and fired surface-to-surface missiles on the rebel-held city of Idlib, killing at least 14. The attacks come amid fears that the government is preparing to retake the city that it lost on Saturday. Smiling: A young boy is seen cheerfully handing out knives to each one of the masked fighters during last week's sickening filmed beheading in the province of Hama . Idlib, with a population of around 165,000 people, became the second provincial capital to fall to the opposition after Raqqa, which is now a stronghold of

Summary: Sunni extremists carried out a savage attack on the village of Al-Mabujeh . Forced regime troops to retreat before 'beheading and burning' civilians . Women and at least two children are believed to be among those killed . Massacre comes as part of a massive ISIS assault on the province of Hama .


The Russian embassy says it hopes a koala hugged by President Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Brisbane has survived a mass culling of the marsupials by wildlife officers. The seemingly light-hearted comment on the embassy's Facebook page refers to the summit in Queensland, but the koala cull was carried out in Victoria. The message follows news that 686 koalas were put down near Victoria's Great Ocean Road in 2013 and 2014, an operation carried out in secret to avoid a backlash from activists and locals. Wildlife officers captured and euthanised the koalas, reportedly by lethal injection, in response to overpopulation and starvation in the area's manna gum woodlands. Scroll down for video . Prime Minister Tony Abbott (left) and Russia's President Vladimir Putin met koalas before the start of the first G20 meeting in Brisbane in November . The Russian Embassy in Australia posted this status on Facebook yesterday showing their concern after news of the koala cull that happened in 2013 and 2014 . The Russian embassy's message reads: 'Hope in the number of euthanised koalas did not get those animals that leaders at the G20 Summit in Brisbane were photographed with.' The post includes photographs of President Putin and US President Barack Obama holding koalas at the G20 summit in November. The summit was notable for Western leaders' irritation with Mr Putin over Russia's actions in the Ukraine conflict. Mr Putin left the summit early following his frosty reception, the koala hugging having provided a rare lighter moment. Hundreds of koalas have been killed in secret by wildlife officials in Victoria due to concerns over starvation . Victoria's Environment Minister Lisa Neville said on Wednesday that the state government had asked experts to advise on the management of koalas at Cape Otway, about 230km southwest of Melbourne. She wouldn't rule out future koala culls, if recommended by the expert panel but said in the future the culls wouldn’t be kept secret. 'My main priority is making sure that we reduce the suffering of koalas due to starvation,' Ms Neville said. Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow this week on March 4 . US President Barack Obama also met Jimbelung the koala at the G20 in Brisbane . The Victorian government euthanised 686 koalas at Cape Otway, about 230km southwest of Melbourne . Cape Otway koalas can't be moved from their native habitat because they overeat and die, she said. Premier Daniel Andrew said the cull happened some years ago, not under the current government, and there should have been more transparency. The koalas were reportedly killed via lethal injection after being captured in trees. Koalas suffering starvation were euthanised, while healthy koalas were released back into the wild and healthy females were treated with control hormone implants. Animal activists are furious and have condemned the government for their 'cruel' treatment of koalas and questioned why the program was conducted in secret. Wildlife Victoria chief executive Karen Masson couldn't understand why the cull was kept quiet. 'If they had good, sound expert advice and had adequately explored all other

Summary: Russian embassy in Australia posted their koala concern on Facebook . President Vladimir Putin hugged a koala at the G20 summit in Brisbane . But the hundreds of koalas were killed in secret in Victoria . Koalas were culled by wildlife officials near Cape Otway in 2013 and 2014 . The animals were euthanised in response to overpopulation in manna gum woodlands in the area, about 230km southwest of Melbourne . Animal activists are furious and have slammed the government .


Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has boldly stated he can win the Ballon d'Or award during his career. The France international is confident his club success at the Bernabeu can force his way into contention for the prestigious award. However Benzema's Los Blancos team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo has picked up the last two accolades for the world's best footballer whereas Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi prevailed between 2009-12. French and Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema believes he can win the Ballon d'Or award in his career . Despite the duo's dominance, Benzema is adamant he can compete for the title if he continues to perform for Real Madrid and at international level. 'If I keep winning titles then I can win this award in future,' he told Le Parisien. 'We have Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi, the two best players. We know I won't reach 80 or 100 goals in a season. They can do that. Benzema toiled in Paris as Brazil defeated France 3-1 in a friendly at the Stade de Frances on Thursday . Benzema's Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo has won the past two Ballon d'Or awards . 'After that, there are a lot of players who are worth it. They can put me in the top 5, but I don't know.' Benzema fired a warning to his team-mates ahead of a titanic clash with Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-finals. 'PSG are a great team, that's all,' he said. 'It will be more difficult than usual for Barca because Paris Saint-Germain are known to have increased their standing in the Champions League. PSG have every chance of going through.' The Frenchman, in action against Brazil on Thursday, has scored 20 goals for Real Madrid this season . Benzema failed to make an impact during the damaging 2-1 El Clasico defeat at Barcelona last weekend .

Summary: Club team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo has won the last two Ballon d'Or awards . Barcelona star Lionel Messi won the prestigious award from 2009-12 . Benzema has warned Real Madrid of PSG's threat in Champions League .


The financial crash has left the poor even poorer than they were before the recession – while the rich have got richer, a new report has revealed. Despite the economic collapse in 2008, the average financial wealth of the richest 20 per cent has soared by almost two-thirds between 2005 and 2012/13. The poorest families meanwhile have seen a collapse in their savings and higher debts than before the downturn, a report by the Social Market Foundation think-tank found. Despite the economic collapse in 2008, the average financial wealth of the richest 20 per cent has soared by almost two-thirds between 2005 and 2012/13 . The report said those aged 25 to 36 and those on the lowest incomes are 'ill-prepared for future financial shocks or rises in interest rates', limiting the capacity of consumer spending to fuel growth in the UK economy. It cast doubt on claims that the UK population as a whole had reined in spending in order to pay off debts and build up savings in response to the crash. In fact, it found that most of the saving took place among the top 20 per cent of earners, who built up savings in the aftermath of the crisis to the point that their average financial wealth increased by 64 per cent between 2005 and 2012/13. The proportion of high-income individuals with debts fell from 43 per cent to 31 per cent over the same period. By contrast, the 20 per cent on the lowest incomes were unable to pay off debts and start saving. Over the same period, the value of debt held by poorer households rose by 67 per cent - equivalent to around 28 per cent of their income - and use of overdrafts rose, while savings shrank to an average of less than six days' worth of income. The amount being saved by families has steadily fallen since the Coalition took over, as people dip into their savings . The intergenerational gap in incomes and wealth widened over the same period, as the amount of savings held by 26-35 year-olds fell by 36 per cent. While the proportion of this age-group in debt fell, the average amount owed by those with debts increased by 45 per cent. Just 45 per cent of 26 to 35-year-olds owned a home in 2012/13, sharply down from the 74 per cent seen in 2005. The report's co-author, SMF chief economist Nida Broughton, said: 'Our findings show that the wealth gap between rich and poor and young and old increased further during the downturn. 'The economic uncertainty following the crisis prompted many to pay down their debts and build up their savings. But the young and those on low incomes missed out. 'Greater support is needed to help these individuals prepare for the future; yet this will be a challenging feat. It is likely that the process of repairing their personal finances will only begin once sustained wage growth materialises.'

Summary: Financial wealth of the richest 20 per cent has soared by almost two-thirds . Poorest families meanwhile have seen collapse in their savings since 2005 . Amount of debt held by Britain's poorest households has risen by 67% .


Comedian Russell Brand has revealed his plans for a new chain of non-profit businesses which would boast their own currency. The left-wing activist was on the New Era council estate in Hoxton, east London, to open a new cafe today where he gave a speech - hours after he was voted one of the world's greatest thinkers. Brand said he will donate all money from the paperback sales of his book 'Revolution', to The Trew Cafe, which will be staffed by recovering addicts undergoing 'abstinence-based recovery'. Russell Brand spoke outside the Trew Era cafe, which opened today on the New Era council estate in Hoxton, east London . The left-wing activist told the 200-strong crowd that he plans to donate the money made from his book 'Revolution' towards the cafe . It is also on the site where he previously helped locals protesting against rent increases and possible eviction despite living in a £2million bachelor pad owned by a firm based in a tax haven. Speaking outside the cafe, which is named after the estate fused with his YouTube show, The Trews, he said: 'It is a model that is not for profit, a fully self-supporting, new economic enterprise.' He ambitiously claimed that he plans to set up more of these social enterprises, adding: 'Eventually we will trade with one another in our own currency. 'We are going to create our own systems, our own federations, our own currencies, our own authorities.' He was joined at the opening by several local residents including Lynsay Spiteri (right of Brand), Danielle Molinari (far right) and Lindsey Garrett (left) Brand claimed that he plans to set up more of these social enterprises which will trade in their own currency . The 39-year-old, who was joined by a crowd of 200 supporters, also accused mainstream political parties of abandoning people on inner city estates. 'As long as you have only got parties that are interested in causing division, hatred and representing big businesses, we will create our own systems,' he said. 'Politics is dead, this is the end of politics. What we are discussing is what comes after, something worse or something better.' He met with several residents today on the same site where he previously protested against rent increases and possible eviction . The stand-up act added that 'it is not a charity, it is a new business model', describing it as a place for local people to get together and eat food grown and made in the community. It came the day after he was named as the world's fourth greatest thinker by readers of intellectual magazine Prospect. The self-styled revolutionary beat the likes of Nobel peace prize winner Henry Kissinger and Booker prize recipient Hilary Mantel to make it into the top ten list of influential minds. In its latest edition, Prospect described Brand as 'the spiritual leader of Britain's disaffected anti-capitalist youth', but it has since faced backlash for including the anarchist on social media. Drayton Bird wrote on Twitter: 'Beyond parody: if this wag is a great thinker, my vote goes

Summary: Russell Brand was on council estate in east London opening a cafe today . He spoke outside Trew Cafe, which is staffed by recovering drug addicts . Left-wing activist said he will set up more enterprises using own currency . Self-styled revolutionary named world's fourth greatest thinker by Prospect .


Twins born via caesarean section minutes after a car crash that killed their mother have been released from hospital. Ashton Hughes was driving home from a doctor's appointment in Spartanburg, South Carolina on January 6 when she ran into the back of a stopped SUV. The 19-year-old, who was seven months pregnant and had her 11-month-old daughter Dixie in the car, was conscious after the crash but complained of pain to her abdomen. She was taken to hospital where her twins - a boy and a girl - were born. The young mother suffered internal bleeding and sadly passed away after briefly holding her children, her devastated family revealed after the crash. Saved: Newborn twins Ashton Gailann Jennings and Brantley Wayne Jennings, pictured, were born on Tuesday January 6 after their mother was in a car crash. They survived but she later passed away . Tragic: Their mother, Ashton Hughes (pictured with her fiance Zack Jennings) died from her injuries following the c-section but saw the babies before she passed away. They will now be brought up by Zack . But the twins have now been released from hospital and will be brought up by Ashton's fiance Zack Jennings, with help from his mother and Ashton's family, Fox Carolina reported. Ashton Gailann Jennings, named after her mother, was born weighing 2lb 12oz, while Brantley Wayne Jennings was 3lb 2oz. The babies stayed in intensive care at Spartanburg Medical Center for around 12 weeks. It is thought the babies survived because they were delivered so soon after the crash, doctors said. They are now doing well and visited their grandfather Eric Hughes on Sunday. Ashton's mother, Misty Fink, told WYFF shortly after the crash that her daughter lost too much blood during the emergency delivery. Her cause of death has not yet been determined. After his daughter's death Eric Hughes said: 'It just hurts my heart so bad. I wish that I could take her place any day.' He added that he was relieved her babies survived, including her toddler Dixie, who was in the back of her car at the time of the crash and only suffered a few minor scrapes,The State reported. Loved: She also leaves behind an 11-month-old daughter Dixie, pictured left after her birth, who was in the car but only suffered a scrape. Pictured right with Zack . 'That's the best part about this,' he said. 'I'm thankful for them being here, but totally saddened by her being gone. The only thing I know we can do is pray and hope for the best.' Ashton had recently left her job at Chick-fil-A in Duncan to focus on bringing up her children. Zack worked as an assistant manager at the same Chick-fil-A. A former co-worker described Ashton as 'one of the sweetest people I've ever met'. Her family said she loved to wear camouflage clothing and chose a casket for her lined with camouflage material. The Spartanburg County Coroner's Office and S.C. Highway Patrol are still investigating the crash to determine what happened. Heartbroken: The family, including Zack (second

Summary: Ashton Hughes crashed into a stopped SUV after a doctor's appointment . 19-year-old complained of stomach pain and had emergency c-section . She passed away after briefly holding the newborn twins - a girl and a boy . They have now been released from hospital and will be raised by her fiance .


Chelsea's celebrations of their 110th anniversary this weekend will include a special commemorative matchday programme, featuring a design based on one from the olden days. The club was formed at a meeting in the Rising Sun pub March 10 1905 before going on to become a super power in both the Premier League and Europe. After their controversial midweek exit to Paris Saint Germain in the Champions, Jose Mourinho's league leaders face Southampton at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Chelsea's matchday programme for Sunday will feature a design to commemorate their 110th anniversary . Diego Costa trains with Chelsea team-mates ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Southampton . Thibaut Couirtois (centre) throws the ball out during a training session at Cobham on Friday . Special guests in the Directors’ Box will be six direct descendants of three founding fathers of the club: Joseph Mears, Edwin Janes and Fred Parker, who also edited the Chelsea Chronicle, as the programme was called back then. It is fitting that Southampton should be the visitors for this landmark game since George Thomas, a former Saints board member and builder and owner of the Dell, was also one of the first directors of Chelsea FC in 1905. Manager Jose Mourinho has had to answer questions over his side's bully boy tactics against PSG . The Blues were criticised for crowding the referee during their Champions League exit on away goals . Midfielder John Obi Mikel has paid tribute to the club's supporters as they celebrate their 110th anniversary. ‘I have always appreciated the Chelsea fans, they’ve been amazing. They’re always there to support the team week in, week out, which just shows how brilliant they are,' Mikel told Chelsea’s official website. ‘It’s been an amazing journey. I’ve enjoyed every bit of it. I’ve worked with some great people, great players from when I came to the ones that are here now. They’ve all been brilliant.’ John Obi Mikel (top) has hailed the club's supporters ahead of their 110th anniversary celebrations .

Summary: Chelsea celebrated their 110th anniversary on March 10 . The Blues will put out a commemorative matchday programme on Sunday . Premier League leaders face Southampton at Stamford Bridge .


Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has had a giggle at Education Minister Christopher Pyne’s expense after Today Show host Karl Stefanovic showed her the Star Wars parody video featuring Pyne’s now infamous ‘I’m a fixer' line. Stefanovic introduced the clip called 'Star Wars: Fixed', which superimposes Pyne's head onto the body of a imperial officer and blends his recent Sky News interview with a scene from the beloved movie franchise, by asking ‘what’s going on with Christopher Pyne? He’s gone to the dark side, Mr Fix It’. ‘You may not be aware of this but he’s been hired for his specialist skills by an unlikely source,’ Stefanovic joked. Bishop watched the parody, in which Pyne is heard pledging ‘I’m a fixer, I’ve fixed it in another way which you’ll find out in the budget', on a monitor in Canberra. Bishop laughed: ‘I wouldn’t be the first person to think that Christopher Pyne comes straight out of a Star Wars movie.’ Scroll down for video . Today Show host Karl Stefanovic showed Foreign Minister Julie Bishop a parody video starring the Education Minister and her reaction was perfect . Education Minister Christopher Pyne plays the leading role in a parody video, Star Wars: The Fixer . ‘Well said Minister… may the force be with you,’ Stefanovic responded. The parody clip, which shows Pyne in connection to the evil Empire's super weapon the Death Star, was first shown on the ABC on Sunday. Mr Pyne's memorable lines from his recent Sky News interview, where he explained how he had 'fixed' the government's higher education reforms and gave himself the nickname of 'the fixer', are seamlessly inserted into a scene from the iconic movie. Pyne's confident comments in the Sky interview were ahead of the government's latest attempt to pass higher education reforms, which were later shot down in the Senate for the second time in three months. In the video, a superimposed Pyne comforts a collection of imperial officers worried about the vulnerability of their planet-destroying space station, as the ruthless, rebel-crushing Darth Vader menacingly stalks around behind him. The video was created by Huw Parkinson, and aired during ABC's Insiders on Sunday morning. Bishop watched the parody, in which Pyne is heard pledging 'I'm a fixer, I've fixed it' The spoof, created by ABC producer Huw Parkinson, blends Pyne's cringe-worthy Sky News interview and a scene from the famous trilogy . Mr Parkinson said he was inspired to make the video after watching Mr Pyne's 'bizarre' interview. 'His delivery was so theatrical despite the fact he barely moved a muscle though out the entire interview,' Mr Parkinson said. 'I didn't really know how I was going to work it into something but I just knew it was going to work. 'I played around with a few different ideas at first but then once I started toying with this scene from Star Wars it just became clear that this was a perfect match.' Mr Parkinson also said he was 'working on a few other' videos, but didn't want to spoil the surprise. 'I wouldn't want

Summary: Today Show host Karl Stefanovic showed Julie Bishop the parody video . He joked Christopher Pyne had 'gone to the dark side' The video superimposes Pyne's head onto the body of a imperial officer . It blends his recent Sky News interview with a scene from Star Wars . Bishop saw the funny side to the clip which first aired on Sunday night .


Some of the world's most famous landmarks and monuments were plunged into darkness this evening to raise awareness of climate change. Big Ben and the London Eye switched off their lights for Earth Hour, joining the Eiffel Tower, Brandenburg Gate in Berlin and St Basil's Cathedral in Moscow. The annual event, organised by conservation organisation WWF, saw more than 700 iconic landmarks worldwide go dark at 8.30pm local time, as millions of homes turned off their power. Scroll down for video . Big Ben switched off its lights for an hour from 8.30pm to mark Earth Hour, an annual event to highlight the effects of climate change . The South Bank was plunged into darkness as Earth Hour started, with the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament turning off the lights . Haunting: Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament blended into the night sky shortly after 8.30pm when the lights were switched off . The Eiffel Tower in Paris was among more than 700 iconic landmarks and monuments worldwide which switched off their lights for Earth Hour . Brandenburg Gate in Berlin also switched off its lights as hundreds gathered in the German capital for the annual event . St Basil's Cathedral also went dark for an hour, starting at 8.30pm local time, to raise awareness about climate change . The annual event started in Asia and Oceania, where Sydney Harbour Bridge descended into darkness as the Australian flag flew above it . Earth Hour started in Samoa and will finish in Tahiti, sweeping through 24 time zones and six continents as some of the most recognisable buildings in the world turned out the lights. The Palace of Westminster, Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro and even Blackpool Tower were among those switching off, as well as more than 30 Unesco World Heritage sites. Earth Hour was launched in 2007 in Australia and has spread globally since . Last year nine million people in the UK took part, lighting candles in their homes as they switched off lights in their homes, as part of a record-breaking chain of 162 countries. Yesterday Prince Charles appeared in a video message, alongside a photograph of him and his grandson Prince George, calling on Britain to do more to protect our planet for future generations. The Forth Bridge joined the hundreds of landmarks taking place worldwide as it also turned off its lights to mark Earth Hour . Thousands gathered in Quezon City, north of Manila in the Philippines, to take part in a mass zumba as the lights were turned off there . The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, also switched off its lights as part of the event, which saw more than 30 Unesco World Heritage Sites go dark�� . The bright lights of Leifeng Pagoda are seen behind the West Lake before Earth Hour in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, eastern China . The tower suddenly darkened as Earth Hour swept across China as it made its way across 24 different time zones . The lights were switched off on the

Summary: Some of Britain's most iconic landmarks were plunged into darkness to raise awareness of climate change . Lights at Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge and Old Trafford switched off for Earth Hour at 8.30pm . 700 monuments worldwide went dark, including the Eiffel Tower in Paris and Brandenburg Gate in Berlin .


A pilot who once flew with killer airman Andreas Lubitz yesterday spoke of how he flew the 'route of death' between Barcelona and Dusseldorf just two days after the Alps tragedy. Frank Woiton said he hugged each individual passenger as he boarded the plane and prepared to retrace the route taken by the ill-fated Germanwings jet. The father-of-two described a 'crazy mood' among the crew and passengers, saying 'you could read it in their faces'. Speaking to German newspaper Bild, the 48-year-old told of how he received a huge round of applause after he delivered an emotional speech before take off. Reassuring: Pilot Frank Woiton, who once flew with Andreas Lubitz (pictured), said he hugged each individual passenger as he boarded the plane and prepared to retrace the route taken by the ill-fated Germanwings jet . 'Sure, I will take your from Dusseldorf to Barcelona. You can rely on the fact that I want to sit this evening with my family at the dinner table,' he told passengers over the intercom. He added: 'People should see that in the cockpit there is also another human being.' Mr Woiton, who also volunteered to work the day after the crash when a number of Germanwings crew refused to fly, also described a flight he shared with Lubitz. 'I remember him well and I left my seat from time to time in the air to use the toilet. ‘When I flew with him he told me of his training and how happy he was. He said that he wanted to fly long-haul routes and become a captain. ‘He had mastered the plane very well, he had everything under control. That’s why I left him alone in the cockpit, to go to the toilet.’ His revelations came after a woman travelling on another Germanwings flight described how another pilot had gone above and beyond to reassure passengers. Britta Englisch wrote on the airline's Facebook page that the pilot on her domestic flight in Germany had greeted each passengers individually before making a speech in the cabin. The unnamed pilot, flying a Germanwings plane from Hamburg to Cologne the day after the crash, was met with applause after assuring passengers they would be coming home safe to their families. Admirable man: Britta Englisch wrote on Germanwing's Facebook page how her pilot had greeted each passengers individually before making a speech in the cabin, promising to get them home to their families . Translated from German, Mrs English writes: 'Yesterday morning at 8:40am, I got onto a Germanwings flight from Hamburg to Cologne with mixed feelings,' Englisch wrote on the Germanwings Facebook page. 'But then the captain not only welcomed each passenger separately, he also made a short speech before take off. Not from the cockpit — he was standing in the cabin.' 'He spoke about how the accident touched him and the whole crew. About how queasy the crew feels, but that everybody from the crew is voluntarily here.' 'And about his family and that the crew have a family and that he is going to do

Summary: Pilot delivered emotional before flight from Barcelona to Dusseldorf . Frank Woiton spoke of how he wanted to return home to his two children . He said: 'People should see there is another human being in the cockpit' Came after another pilot went above and beyond to reassure passengers .


Experts have called for a 'turbocharged' campaign to rid the world of tobacco by 2040 . Leading experts have called for a 'turbocharged' global campaign to make the world tobacco free by 2040. The sale of tobacco should be phased out within the next 25 years, leading public health researchers have today said. They claim one billion deaths from smoking could be averted by the end of the century, if action is taken now. But a global campaign will only work with the support of governments as well as with stronger evidence-based action against the tobacco industry, they warn. Professors Robert Beaglehole and Ruth Bonita, from the University of Auckland in New Zealand have called on the United Nations to lead efforts against the sale and consumption of tobacco. They warn that despite the decline of smoking in the developed world, tobacco use is expected to increase in some countries over the next decade, notably in Africa and the Middle East. With global population rising, there could still be more than a billion people smoking in 2025 unless urgent action is taken, it is claimed. The call to arms in the fight against smoking comes in a series of articles published in the Lancet medical journal and will be launched at the World Conference on Tobacco and Health being held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Professor Beaglehole, said: 'The time has come for the world to acknowledge the unacceptability of the damage being done by the tobacco industry and work towards a world essentially free from the legal and illegal sale of tobacco products. 'A world where tobacco is out of sight, out of mind, and out of fashion - yet not prohibited - is achievable in less than three decades from now, but only with full commitment from governments, international agencies, such as UN and WHO (World Health Organisation), and civil society.' Global tobacco regulation should be 'turbocharged', with the United Nations taking a leading role in efforts to eliminate the sale and use of tobacco. The experts pointed out that falling demand for tobacco in rich parts of the world had caused the 'big four' tobacco companies to turn their attention to low and middle-income countries. Their alleged tactics included industrial litigation, lobbying through third-party groups, and covert maintenance of political pressure disguised as 'corporate social responsibility'. Professor Anna Gilmore, another of the authors from the University of Bath, said: 'Contrary to industry claims, tobacco marketing deliberately targets women and young people. 'The tobacco industry continues to interfere with governments' efforts to implement effective tobacco control policies. 'If the world is to become tobacco free, it's vital that the industry's appalling conduct receives far closer scrutiny and countries which stand up to the industry's bullying tactics receive better global support.' A decade on from the WHO's landmark introduction of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), just 15 per cent of the world's population have adequate access to smoking cessation services. Moreover, less than one in 10 people across the world are covered by tobacco taxation at levels recommended

Summary: Sale of tobacco should be phased out in the next 25 years, experts say . Claim one billion deaths could be averted by the end of the century . United Nations should take a lead role in the 'turbocharged' campaign .


Google users will have the right to sue the internet giant in British courts over its 'clandestine' tracking of their browsing, the Court of Appeal has ruled. A group known as Safari Users Against Google's Secret Tracking want to take legal action in the English courts over the way Google tracks users of Apple Safari's internet browser. They accuse Google of bypassing security settings in order to track their online browsing and to target them with personalised advertisements. The group believes a landmark ruling in their favour now opens the door for litigation by millions of internet users. Ruling: Google users will have the right to sue the internet giant in British courts over its 'clandestine tracking of their browsing (file picture) Three judges have dismissed Google's appeal over a High Court ruling against it and ruled claims for damages can be brought over allegations of misuse of private information. Today's ruling was a victory for Safari Users, including editor and publisher Judith Vidal-Hall, and Robert Hann and Marc Bradshaw, who are both IT security company directors. They say Google's 'clandestine' tracking and collation of internet usage between summer 2011 and early 2012 led to distress and embarrassment among UK users. They accuse Google of collecting private information without their knowledge and consent by the use of 'cookies' - a small string of text saved on the user's device. Dan Tench, a partner at law firm Olswang, which represents the group, is quoted by the Times the landmark ruling potentially 'opens the door for litigation by millions of British Apple users'. He said the case decides 'whether British consumers actually have any right to hold Google to account in this country'. Mr Tench added: 'This is the appropriate forum for this case - here in England where the consumers used the internet and where they have a right to privacy.' A group of internet users want to sue Google, claiming the internet giant secretly tracked their browsing habits in order to bombard them with targeted adverts. The claimants, known as Safari Users Against Google's Secret Tracking, all used Apple's Safari browser and have accused Google of bypassing security settings in order to track their online browsing and target them with adverts. Google was accused of misuse of private information, breach of confidence and breaking data protection laws . They say that cookies, small tracking files, were installed by Google on the Apple computers and mobile devices of those using the Safari internet browser without their knowledge. Cookies are used by advertisers, and owners of other websites, to target advertising based on an individual's internet use. The campaigners also say that Google's 'clandestine' tracking and collation of internet usage between summer 2011 and spring 2012 led to distress and embarrassment among UK users. The claimants accused Google of misuse of private information, breach of confidence and breaking data protection laws. The appeal judges unanimously ruled that misuse of private information was a tort - a civil wrong - for the purposes of the rules governing service out of the jurisdiction, enabling legal action

Summary: Group claims Google bypassed security to track their online browsing . Action taken over the way Google tracked users of Apple Safari's internet browser . Appeal court ruling means Google users have the right to sue internet giant . The ruling was a victory for 'Safari Users Against Google's Secret Tracking'


Former BBC boss Greg Dyke has branded Jeremy Clarkson a 'disaster waiting to happen' amid claims the presenter punched a Top Gear producer. The FA Chairman said the BBC has been placed in an impossible position and 'can't win either way' whatever the outcome of the Top Gear Inquiry. Clarkson, who is currently suspended after allegedly hitting Oisin Tymon in a row over hot food, has reportedly promised to sue the BBC if he is sacked from the popular show. Speaking to ITV News today, Mr Dyke said: 'First of all I'd say that I don't think Jeremy Clarkson is the first presenter I've met who would have liked to have thumped his producer. Scroll down for video . Former BBC boss Greg Dyke (right) has branded Jeremy Clarkson (left) a 'disaster waiting to happen' amid claims the presenter punched a Top Gear producer . 'But in truth he is a disaster waiting to happen really for the BBC. It's hard to…I'm glad I'm not the executive who has to take that decision because if you were, you can't win either way now.' The former BBC Director General added: 'Even if you decide to keep Jeremy…what happens next?' Clarkson allegedly believes that the BBC have launched a 'smear campaign' against him which he 'won't let go'. Sources close to the 54-year-old have said he is likely to take action against the Corporation for wrongful dismissal, if he is not reinstated to the programme. It comes amid reports that the BBC are filming a pilot of a new motoring show called The Getaway Car, which will see contestants travel abroad to take part in driving challenges. Clarkson was suspended two weeks ago following allegations of 'a fracas', prompting the top-rating show to be pulled off air. The four Top Gear roadshows scheduled for Norway next weekend have been postponed. Tickets for the postponed shows cost between £42 and £100, meaning the decision could cost the BBC more than £1million in lost revenue if Clarkson is sacked and the shows are not rescheduled. Sacking Clarkson could mean the end of Top Gear, which makes the BBC millions every year . Speculation about his future has been mounting and will be decided this week when the corporation's internal investigation into his behaviour is handed over to the director-general. The BBC’s internal inquiry into Clarkson’s fracas with Mr Oisin is expected to made public as soon as Tuesday. It is being led by Ken MacQuarrie, the head of BBC Scotland who oversaw the investigation into the disastrous Newsnight edition that falsely accused the late Conservative peer Lord McAlpine of being involved in the north Wales child abuse scandal. The presenter launched an extraordinary foul-mouthed rant at BBC bosses during a charity gala last week. Speaking at an event in north London to raise money to help disadvantaged youths, Clarkson said that he wanted to do one more lap of the show's track 'before the 'f****** b******* sack me'. He said: 'I didn't foresee my sacking, but I would like to do one last lap. So I'll

Summary: Greg Dyke said Jeremy Clarkson was a 'disaster waiting to happen' Former BBC Director General said corporation 'can't win either way' now . Clarkson is currently suspended after allegedly hitting show producer . He has reportedly vowed to sue the BBC if he is sacked from the show . Four roadshows scheduled for Norway next weekend have been postponed .


Tony 'the Fridge' Phoenix-Morrison has denied allegations he assaulted four members of a family . A runner who has raised more than £100,000 for charity by completing marathons with a fridge strapped to his back has been accused of assaulting a family-of-four. Tony Phoenix-Morrison has become well known for running hundreds of miles with the 42kg weight and has also been named Fundraiser of the Year at the Pride of Britain Awards. The 50-year-old grandfather appeared at Sunderland Magistrates' Court under the name Anthony Morrison and was charged with four counts of assault against four members of the Mallaby family. He was also accused of using violence for the purpose of securing entry into their home, knowing that there was someone present on those premises opposed to his entry. Morrison, of Hebburn, South Tyneside, denied all the charges when he appeared at court today. The dedicated runner is said to have seen his business fail as he relentlessly pursued his charity work over the last few years. He has covered more than 1,000 miles with a fridge strapped to his back, raising more than £100,000 for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. And last year his efforts were recognised when he was named Fundraiser of the Year at the Pride of Britain Awards. He was also nominated as endurance fundraiser of the year at the JustGiving Awards for completing the London Marathon twice in 24 hours - a feat which raised more than £10,000 for Cancer Research UK. Morrison has completed the Great North Run, and regularly ran 13.1 miles with the fridge on his back every morning between Newcastle and South Shields to help him train for his charity challenges. He had been due to stand trial but his solicitor, Chris Wilson, applied for more time. Morrison has raised more than £100,000 for charity by running hundreds of miles with a fridge on his back and is seen here on the 13.1 mile training route he used to do every morning, with the fridge strapped to him . The charity fundraiser completed the London Marathon twice in 24 hours and has run more than 1,000 miles . Mr Wilson said 'exceptional circumstances' meant the trial could not go ahead because Morrison had 'buried his head in the sand', and he had stopped communicating with his legal team, according to the Shields Gazette. Mr Wilson told the court that Morrison had lost his business as a result of his commitment to his charitable work. He said the grandfather had stopped opening his mail and said he had 'disengaged from society.' Mr Morrison was named Fundraiser of the Year at the Pride of Britain awards for his charity efforts . But Morrison told the court: 'I wasn't burying my head in the sand. It was confusion.' The bench adjourned the trial until Wednesday, September 2, and warned him that the case may proceed in his absence should he not turn up. Morrison was released on bail on the condition that he does not contact prosecution witnesses or go to the family's home again. Sorry

Summary: Tony Morrison raised £100,000 for charity by running with fridge on back . He became known as 'The Fridge' for running marathons with 42kg fridge . Morrison has been accused of assaulting a family-of-four in June last year . He is accused of using violence to get in their home when someone was in . The 50-year-old has denied all the charges and the case was adjourned . Court heard Morrison has lost his business through charity endeavours .


The Chive, an entertainment site which used photos of a former anorexic's recovery from her Reddit page without her permission, claiming they were an example of an 'amazing weight loss transformation', has issued her a public apology. 'We obviously had no idea Anne Marie had anorexia, but that doesn’t excuse the action at all. It was a mistake, completely unintentional,' the website stated, having left Anne Marie Sengillo, 27, from Cincinnati, Ohio, 'sickened' to see her photos used, in her words, 'as inspiration for a disorder that nearly killed me'. The Chive added: 'We had previously discovered the photo somewhere out there in the internet echo chamber, which contained no frame of reference whatsoever... The photo was removed the second we found out about it.' Wrong message: The Chive has apologized for using photos Anne Marie Sengillo, 27, had posted of herself before anorexia struck (left) and at her sickest (right) for an 'amazing weight loss' slideshow . The Chive used two photos Anne Marie had uploaded to Reddit, under the thread: 'My recovery from an eating disorder, updated' - and added them to a slideshow featuring 27 other similar snaps under the heading: 'These weight loss transformations are amazing.' The photo Anne Marie posted to her Reddit thread of herself dangerously thin at 90lbs was used as the 'after' snap in The Chive's weight loss slideshow, and the photo she posted of herself prior to her developing anorexia was used as the 'before' snap. As part of its apology, The Chive made sure to bring light to the intended nature of Anne Marie's photos. 'A few days ago, Anne Marie took the time to put together an inspirational gallery about how she overcame the disorder, even after relapsing,' it reads. 'There is an amazing positive in all this and we’re proud to share her story with the Chive Community and we hope it helps others who might be suffering from the disorder.' Apology: 'We obviously had no idea Anne Marie had anorexia, but that doesn’t excuse the action at all,' the website wrote as part of the above statement . Doing better: 'For them to put my disordered weight as "ideal" was a punch to the stomach for me,' said Anne Marie yesterday, pictured during her recovery, after posting the photos to Reddit to chart her progress . Speaking to Daily Mail Online about the publication's response, Anne Marie said: 'I am so pleased that they apologized and featured my story. 'I have no bad blood with them anymore and so happy that they owned up to the mistake! It takes a very strong person to admit when they are wrong, and even stronger when they admit it to a very popular site.' Yesterday, after Annie Marie was originally sent The Chive's article by a concerned Reddit member, and prior to its apology, she told Daily Mail Online: 'For them to put my disordered weight as "ideal" was a punch to the stomach for me. 'This disease left me bankrupt and almost killed me. I posted my photos to give hope

Summary: The Chive added photos it had found of Anne Marie Sengille, 27, from Cincinnata, Ohio, to an 'amazing weight loss transformation' slideshow . Upon realizing Anne Marie was a former anorexic who had posted the snaps to Reddit to chart her recovery, it removed them and apologized . Anne Marie, who was 'sickened' when she saw her photos had been misused, told Daily Mail Online that she has accepted The Chive's apology .


Andrew Hennells, pictured, posted a message on Facebook admitting his plans to rob a Tesco supermarket 15 minutes before holding up staff . An armed raider threatened staff at a Tesco supermarket with a knife less than fifteen minutes after he boasted on Facebook that he was going to rob the store. Andrew Hennells, 31, of Gaywood, King's Lynn posted the message 'Doing. Tesco. Over' at 7.25pm on Friday, February 13. Withing a quarter of an hour, Norfolk Police received an emergency call that a man brandishing a knife was demanding cash from staff at the supermarket. Hennells fled the scene before police arrived but he was arrested by armed police in a nearby pub with £410 in stolen cash. Norfolk Crown court heard that officers also recovered a knife. Hennells, who appeared in court by video link from Norfolk Prison admitted one count of robbery and one count of carrying a knife as an offensive weapon. Judge Katherine Moore adjourned the case until April 8 as she requested full pre-sentence and medical reports on Hennells. The judge said: 'I want all the up-to-date information as to his mental state.' Judge Moore remanded Hennells in custody and warned him that all sentencing options would be open. 'These are serious matters,' she said. Commenting after the hearing, Detective Sergeant Pete Jessop, of King's Lynn CID, said a member of the public had tipped them off about the robbery. He said: 'We have not got to the bottom of why he posted the pictures and words on Facebook, or why he did the job in the first place. 'It was bizarre and an unusual set of circumstances. 'While the message and pictures on Facebook did not solve the case, it did confirm what we already knew. 'But the thing that made it easier and quicker for us to solve the case was the assistance from the public. 'However, the quickness does not take away from its seriousness or how traumatic it was for the victims of the robbery.' Hennells also posted on Facebook hours before carrying out the robbery that he had 'shared' a Bare Knuckles Gypsies' 'The hardest man in Ireland' video. Hennells posted this message only 15 minutes before threatening staff at Tesco's in King's Lynn . Earlier in the afternoon of the raid, Hennells posted a photograph of a large knife on his Facebook page . Hennells held up staff at the Tesco store in King's Lynn, pictured on Friday, February 13 last .

Summary: Andrew Hennells threatened staff in Tesco with a knife of February 13 . 15 minutes before the raid he posted details of his plan on Facebook . Four hours earlier he had posted a photograph of a knife, and then 'liked' it . He fled the scene with £410 to a nearby pub where he was arrested . Hennells, of Gaywood, King's Lynn, Norfolk pleaded guilty to robbery . He also pleaded guilty to possession of a knife as an offensive weapon . He was remanded for sentencing next month by Norfolk Crown Court . Police admitted that the Facebook post made the case far easier to prove .


The People's Liberation Army of China is taking the upcoming Military and Police Sniper World Cup seriously. A group of top snipers have been put under intense training for the past two months for a chance to compete in the competition. Among other tasks, soldiers have been asked to shoot the images of flies hidden among bees and grasshoppers on a target sheet from as far away as 100 metres, according to the People's Daily Online. Scroll down for video . Effort: Chinese army has gathered the best marksmen (pictured) to train for the upcoming Military and Police Sniper World Cup . Precision: Trainees are asked to shoot the images of five flies hidden among five bees and five grasshoppers on a target sheet from as far as 100 metres away . Determination: Snipers are giving all they can during training as only the top ones can represent China in Hungary for a chance to lift up the World Cup . Meng Qingfeng, one of the coaches for the training, said they have designed the content of the training based on tasks from previous World Cups. Mr Meng said in order to improve the snipers' level of precision, the coaches have asked them to hit five flies on the target within a set time limit. 'The target itself will have not only five flies but also five bees, five grasshoppers and you can only hit five flies to gain the highest scores,' added Mr Meng. Trainees are required to complete a series of other tasks, including hitting targets placed 100 metres away from a moving vehicle, which travels at 30 kilometres per hour, and slicing a bullet in half by shooting at the edge of a knife blade. Each year the trainers will think of new and unusual tests for the snipers . Steadiness: Other tasks include hitting targets placed 100 metres away from a moving vehicle, which travels at 30 kilometres per hour . More task: Soldiers are also asked to slice a bullet in half by shooting the edge of a knife blade as the picture shows . 'There is a huge intensity to the tests, the length of the tests are considerable and the areas to be tested on are varied and the time we have to prepare before the tests are short,' said Han Bin, who is the youngest among the trainees and is hoping to win a place on the team. 'Therefore you must go through each area of the tests in your mind before the test itself,' said Mr Han. The current 13 members in training have been whittled down from an initial 30. The final team will consist of eight members who will fly out to Hungary in two months to attend the Military and Police Sniper World Cup. Last year, Chinese competitors dominated the snipers' Olympics by winning three of the five individual and team events. Variety: Each year the trainers will think of new and unusual tests for the snipers . Competitiveness: The current 13 members in training have been whittled down from

Summary: China puts best snipers in training for the upcoming Sniper World Cup . Soldiers are asked to shoot images of flies among bees and grasshoppers . Other tasks include slicing a bullet in half by shooting it at a blade . The best eight from 30 trainees will represent China at contest in Hungary .


Cab driver David Perry (pictured), 52, sexually assaulted two women who fell asleep in his taxi . A black cab driver who sexually assaulted young women who fell asleep in his taxi after nights out has been jailed for 10 years. David Perry, 52, attempted to rape his first victim and sexually assaulted the second after climbing into the back of his cab and removing the women's clothing while they slept, in separate attacks some 16 months apart. But Scotland Yard believe the cab driver of 25 years may have preyed on more women and urged potential victims to come forward. Judge John Lafferty said the victims had suffered 'serious psychological harm' as a result of the attacks as he sentenced the father of two to 10 years in prison and a subsequent five-year licence period at Snaresbrook Crown Court. The court heard how Perry told police after his arrest that he had been 'worried about what he might do' because of his high hormone levels after the break-up of a relationship and had sought help from his doctor. The women, in their 20s, were both heavily drunk after socialising in east London when they were assaulted in the early hours of the morning, the first attack in January 2013 and the second in May 2014. Prosecutor Peter Clement told the court that Perry was in a high position of trust when he took of advantage of the women. 'Both victims had been out with friends, both had been drinking and both were at the relevant time highly intoxicated,' he said. 'They were, by virtue of their drunkenness, particularly vulnerable. Their incapacity made them no less deserving than anyone else of being safe. 'They each sought the security and safety they were entitled to expect from a London taxi - a black cab. 'He exploited his passengers' obvious vulnerability for his own sexual gratification. One of the victims, who last remembered being in or around Commercial Road (pictured) in Shoreditch, woke to find herself without her trousers or underwear on and the driver lying beside her . 'Whilst each was asleep in what should have been the safety of his black cab, he stopped, got in to the back of his cab and stripped and sexually assaulted each victim while they slept or were semi-conscious.' In the first attack, the court heard that the victim had been out drinking with friends since lunchtime but could not remember leaving Shoreditch House in Bethnal Green. The woman, who was not in court, said she woke up half-naked in the back of a taxi while the driver was performing a sex act on her. He then twice attempted to have sex with her but was unsuccessful. Perry was sentenced to 10 years in prison and a subsequent five-year licence period at Snaresbrook Crown Court (pictured) She described being unable to focus or rationalise what was happening and was next aware of being at home, where she made a 'hysterical' phone call to a friend, recognising that she had been the victim of a serious sexual

Summary: David Perry attacked two women in east London in two separate attacks . The father of two climbed in to back of his taxi and removed their clothing . Scotland Yard believes cab driver of 25 years may have preyed on others . Sentenced to ten years in jail and a subsequent five year licence period .


It is a renovator's delight. The sign, that is. Not the house. A helpful citizen has taken issue with a real estate sign riddled with errors outside a property for sale in Melbourne, Victoria. The 'For Sale' sign was first spotted by Felicity Humann in Balwyn, east of Melbourne's CBD, but the identity of the well-meaning vandal is unknown. 'My grandfather saw it during a walk around the neighbourhood and came home to tell us all we had to go and see it,' Humann told Daily Mail Australia. Armed with a red marker, the anonymous grammar fanatic clearly couldn't help themselves, adding their own corrections to the poorly-worded copy. 'A renovator's delight': An anonymous grammar fanatic took to a poorly worded 'For Sale' sign with lavish, using red pen to amend errors and leave an honest appraisal . Despite the helpful corrections, the original copy is still on the realestate.com.au website . Real estate agent Lucy Ren has her face, name and number on the sign but insists she didn't write it, nor did she see the sign before it was 'edited'. She says the buyer and seller were both 'very, very happy' 'Perfect located one of the famous street in Balwyn, school zone of Balwyn high second colloge,' the first line of the poster read jarringly. 'It is only walking minutes to shopping mall, 109 tram and the Eastern Freeway,” the listing reads. 'The house features with classical style, stable construction; offers 3 generous size bed rooms with built in wardrobes, plus study space. Two townhouse permit!' Red pen was used to remove unnecessary letters and add in crucial words to try and form a more legible sentence. The wannabe teacher gave a harsh appraisal of the real estate agents' effort, giving them a dismal grade of D+. The sign for the house was first spotted by student Felicity Humann who took a photo and put it online . The house is 'perfect located one of the famous street in Balwyn, school zone of Balwyn high second colloge' The agents were also implored to take more care with their proof-reading. 'Well presented work, girls,' the wordsmith wrote, admitting that they were impressed by the use of photos and glossy finish. 'Next time, a little more care with proof-reading please.' Agent Lucy Ren has her name and face on the sign but she insists she did not write the copy. 'The buyer and the seller were both very, very happy with the sale,' Ms Ren told Daily Mail Australia. 'The red pen was only on the sign for a couple of hours. I came by at 6pm and cleaned it off. But somebody must have already taken a photo.' 'The house features with classical style, stable construction; offers 3 generous size bed rooms with built in wardrobes, plus study space. Two townhouse permit!' 'I have many, many years of experience and I am the best seller in the company. I did not write that sign. I did not see it.' The property was sold on January 20 but the house description remains

Summary: A hilarious property sign has been spotted in Victoria with the image shared on social media . A poorly-worded real estate sign has been corrected in red pen . An anonymous grammar fanatic has used a permanent marker to make changes to the barely legible copy . The sign was awarded a dismal grade of D+ and the real estate agents were implored to take more care with proofreading . The fussy vandal did applaud the agents for their presentation efforts .


That's one way to cap off a successful first date. Tristan Gareau’s new relationship got off to a fiery start last week when he rescued a man from a burning car on his way back from a romantic rendezvous with his new flame. The 21-year-old resident of Winnipeg, Canada, was driving in the area of Grant Avenue and Kenaston Boulevard just before midnight last Tuesday when he spotted a car that had smashed into a condominium. Gareau, who was driving a young woman home after their first date, pulled over and rushed to the smoldering car to see if he could be of assistance. Scroll down for video . Real-life hero: Tristan Gareau, 21 (left and right), has been hailed as a hero for rescuing a 65-year-old man from a burning car on his way home after a first date . Inferno: Gareau was dropping off his date in Winnipeg, Canada, when he came upon a car that had slammed into the side of a condominium . In the nick of time: Gareau rushed to the driver's side, unbuckled the unconscious man and dragged him to safety, just seconds before the car burst into flames . Adrenaline rush: Gareau is still not sure how he was able to pick up the victim, who was about 90lbs heavier than him . The 21-year-old opened the front door on the driver’s side and was greeted with a puff of black smoke and a heatwave. He noticed that the driver, a 65-year-old man, was unconscious but his foot was still on the accelerator, causing the wheels to continue spinning, reported GlobalNews.ca. The 5-foot-10, 135lb Gareau then grabbed the elderly driver, who was at least 90lbs heavier, and dragged him about 5 feet away from the car, reported Metro News. Just seconds after pulling the 65-year-old motorist to safety, the vehicle burst into flames. Two police officers who were on their way to a different car crash at the time came to Gareau’s aid and took over the rescue. Emergency: The driver, Steve Guy. suffers from diabetes and had a strange reaction while driving his car through Winnipeg, which caused him to jump a curb and slam into the house . One way to impress your date: the 21-year-old nightclub DJ said his date that night has since become his girlfriend . The crash and fire caused an estimated $95,000 in damage . The victim was hospitalized but is expected to make a full recovery. According to police, the man suffered a medical emergency while driving, resulting in his car jumping a curb and smashing into the condo. The collision and subsequent fire caused an estimated $95,000 in damage. Meanwhile, Gareau said his heroics helped him score major points with his date, who has since become his girlfriend. He added that while the young woman was scared in the moment, she handled the situation well. The 21-year-old nightclub DJ noted that he does not consider himself a hero and is not interested in fame. Reunion: Four days after the rescue, Steve Guy got to shake the

Summary: Tristan Gareau dragged Steve Guy, 65, to safety in Winnipeg, Canada, after driver had diabetes-related medical emergency and crashed into a condo . Seconds after Gareau pulled Guy to safety, his car burst into flames . Gareau was driving his date home after a night out when he noticed a crash scene .


Nottingham Forest are keen to turn Gary Gardner's loan move from Aston Villa into a permanent one. The England Under 21 international scored a spectacular goal for Forest on Saturday to cap their 3-0 win over Reading and has impressed during his time at the City Ground. Gardner has been a key figure in Dougie Freedman's revival which has seen Forest win five and draw one of their last six games, scoring 19 goals in the process and climbing to ninth in the table, ten points off the play-off positions. Nottingham Forest . The 22-year-old Gardner has enjoyed the change. He said: 'The manager has been very firm, he has been very organised and every one of us knows our job. There have been no excuses. 'If one player does not do their job, the whole team can fall down. The gaffer is not scared to pick you out in the dressing room if you do not do your job and, as a player, you do not like to be picked out. That is a major part. If you are not pulling your weight, you will not play. Everyone on the pitch wants to stay on the pitch.' Gardner, who has been capped by England from U17 level through to U21, was touted as one of the game's best prospects but a couple of cruciate ligament injuries derailed his progress. Gardner scored in Nottingham Forest's 3-0 win over Reading on Saturday with a spectacular strike . However, after a loan spell at Brighton and his stint at Forest, he has started to gain match sharpness and is beginning to fulfil his potential. Freedman has been delighted with Gardner's performances and wants him to be part of his ambitious project to take Forest into the Premier League. That will not be straight forward though as Villa manager Tim Sherwood rates Gardner also. Sherwood is fully focused on Villa's relegation battle but has been kept informed of the young midfielder's performances as he continues to weigh up the players at his disposal. Sherwood put great faith in youth during his time at Tottenham and Villa's highly-rated production line was a big pull for him when he pitched to replace Paul Lambert. Gardner is one of the players he is keen to work with and Sherwood won't contemplate any sale. Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood rates Gardner highly and is keen to keep the midfielder next season .

Summary: Gary Gardner scored in Nottingham Forest's 3-0 win over Reading . 22-year-old has represented England from Under 17 level through to U21 . Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood is keen to keep the midfielder next season .


A 15-year-old girl has revealed how Islamic State fighters killed her brother and sold her as a sex slave to three men. Samiye is one of hundreds of women who were kidnapped by extremists from a Yazidi community on Iraq's Mount Sinjar last August. The jihadists blocked Sinjar's roads with pick-up trucks and trafficked the women and girls to ISIS strongholds, where many of them are still being held. Men and boys over 14 were lined up on the ground and executed, survivors said. Scroll down for video . Samiye (above), 15, has revealed how Islamic State fighters killed her brother and sold her as a sex slave to three men . Samiye was lucky enough to escape and is recovering at the Khanke refugee camp in Iraq. She said she was raped in Fallujah, 42 miles west of Baghdad, while trying to flee from a village. Her story is not uncommon. Women and girls, some as young as five, are regularly raped and abused, survivors said. Bahar, 27, was captured by militants while she was trying to flee her home. She was raped twice - once in Mosul and the second time in Syria when she was caught escaping. Another survivor Hawain was held prisoner for a month and a half before she escaped from captivity. The 14-year-old cannot bear to recount what happened. Fahima, 33, and 13-year-old Dina were also taken. The victims said the militants deprived them of food, water and a place to sit. Bahar (above) was captured by Islamic State militants from a Yazidi sect on Iraq's Mount Sinjar last August . Fighters held Hawain (above), 14, as a prisoner for nearly two months before she escaped to Khanke refugee camp in Iraq . Fahima (left), 33, and Dina (right), 13, were captured trying to flee near Mount Sinjar. They have no possessions and now occupy a small blue tent at the refugee camp . ISIS consider the Yazidi sect to be devil worshippers and, unlike Christianity and Judaism, the religion is not acknowledged in the Koran. The majority of the Yazidi community have been made homeless by ISIS, with hundreds massacred and thousands in captivity. The Khanke refugee camp has become the home of more than 1,000 Yazidi and Iraqi families - close to 4,000 people. Families at the camp are still desperately searching for missing people in the hope they are still alive. Other Yazidi kidnapping victims, who do not wish to be identified, said the militants deprived them of food, water and even a place to sit . This 27-year-old was raped twice - once in Mosul and the second time in Syria by ISIS militants as she was trying to flee . Families at the camp are still desperately searching for missing people in the hope they are alive. Hayat (above), 38, clutches a picture of her two daughters Wahid, 18, and Riwaz, 14 . A picture has been drawn by a Yazidi artist depicting a brutal scene of slavery, torture and rape. The drawing, which looks like it could have come out

Summary: Samiye was captured and sold as a sex slave to three men by ISIS fighters . 15-year-old escaped with other female survivors to Khanke refugee camp . ISIS militants consider the Yazidi community to be devil worshippers . Others at camp are searching for family members missing since August . UN report released yesterday describes torture, rape and murder of Yazidis .


Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas admits the club have hit 'rock bottom' following Tuesday's 4-3 home defeat by Schalke in the Champions League. Carlo Ancelotti's side have hit a disappointing run of form after surrendering top spot in La Liga to rivals Barcelona following Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Athletic Bilbao having dropped two points six days earlier against Villarreal at the Bernabeu. Real still qualified for the Champions League quarter-finals despite Tuesday's defeat and Casillas is keen to look forward and stop the rot. Iker Casillas admits Real Madrid have hit rock bottom following Tuesday's 4-3 home defeat by Schalke . Gareth Bale, Alvaro Arbeloa and Cristiano Ronaldo look frustrated as Real Madrid were booed off the field . Casillas insists his Real Madrid team-mates acknowledge the home supporters following the loss . Speaking to Spanish sports paper AS, Casillas said: 'We have hit rock bottom in a resounding way but the positive is that next week we play again and we can forget the last ten days. Because they have been ten dramatic days. The Spaniard, who suggested Madrid have a chance of turning things around when they face Barcelona a week on Friday, admits Real must improve if the club are to progress any further in the Champions League. 'We are not up to the standards we should be as Madrid and the quarter-finals of the Champions League,' said the 33-year-old. 'We are in a privileged position and now what we have to do is think about tomorrow. We can't look back, nor can we remember those 22 victories or other things we have succeeded in.' Schalke players celebrate Leroy Sane's goal during the German side's shock 4-3 victory in the Spanish capital . A group of Real Madrid fans waved a white handkerchief after the final whistle following a disappointing result . Schalke took a 2-1 lead on 40 minutes after Casillas' unconvincing save from a Max Meyer shot led to Klass-Jan Huntelaar's first goal of the night. However, the Spain international insists it is not a time to scrutinise his own performance. 'I think a goalkeeper is always to blame. It was not one of my best games but it's not a time to think about yourself. Despite not doing what we should have done, we were able to get through. 'The sooner we get the fans on board the better. We weren't at our best.' Casillas failed to keep hold of Max Meyer's shot which led to Klass-Jan Huntelaar giving Schalke a 2-1 lead . At the final whistle, Casillas insisted Cristiano Ronaldo - who cut a frustrated figure for most of the night - acknowledged the fans. The former Manchester United winger did not appear to be too happy at the end of the game despite his side's progression in the Champions League. Ronaldo shook his head in disgust repeatedly and stared into the camera with a frosty glaze following Real Madrid's 4-3 defeat on the night. In fact, Ronaldo was so angry that he told reporters: 'I won't talk again until the end of the

Summary: Real Madrid lost 4-3 against Schalke at the Bernabeu on Tuesday night . Iker Casillas admits Real Madrid are not up to their usual high standards . Carlo Ancelotti's men are currently going through a difficult run of form .


Manuel Pellegrini looks likely to continue as Manchester City manager, in part due to the lack of suitable candidates to replace him this summer. Serious questions are being asked of Pellegrini after another chastening defeat by Barcelona in the Champions League and what has so far been a weak defence of the Premier League title. But although there is deep concern at the Etihad about City’s lack of progress this season, it is understood there are no plans to sack him at the end of the campaign. However, Pellegrini’s position would be untenable if his team finish outside the top four. Manuel Pellegrini looks likely to continue as Manchester City manager for the foreseeable future . The club are already working on summer transfer targets identified by the Chilean - primarily Paul Pogba . The club are already working on summer transfer targets identified by the Chilean — primarily Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba — and the feeling is that he will survive into the final year of his three-year contract as City wait for No 1 target Pep Guardiola to end his spell at Bayern Munich. Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone and Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti have been touted as possible replacements, though Simeone is not liked by the City board, while Ancelotti’s links with the club are, according to sources, the result of allies putting his name forward as he looks to find a way out of an increasingly unhappy spell at Real Madrid. Guardiola talks regularly with City chief executive Ferran Soriano and football director Txiki Begiristain, though any switch is unlikely until 2016 when the Spaniard’s contract expires. City, meanwhile, could lose highly-rated head of youth Patrick Vieira. The ex-Arsenal star is out of contract in the summer and no talks about an extension have taken place. The City hierarchy are waiting for No 1 target Pep Guardiola to end his spell at Bayern Munich . Diego Simeone (left) and Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti have been touted as possible replacements . City could lose highly-rated head of youth Patrick Vieira, who is out of contract in the summer . VIDEO Pellegrini insists City are improving .

Summary: Manuel Pellegrini looks set to see out three-year contract at Man City . Pep Guardiola is being lined up as the club's next manager . Pellegrini’s position would be untenable if his team finish outside the Premier League top four . Serious questions are being asked of Pellegrini after defeat by Barcelona . Diego Simeone and Carlo Ancelotti have been touted as possible replacements .


Men in 'immaculate suits' are tricking motorway drivers into believing they are stranded, then taking their money in exchange for fake jewellery. There were a staggering 26 incidents on the M4, M40 and M25 in five days, according to detectives who have urged commuters to be vigilant. The conmen tell innocent motorists who stop to help that they ran out of petrol and their loved one has died - so they need money to get home immediately. In return, the gang members have been offering fake gold rings as 'security' in exchange for the cash to buy petrol. Conmen: There were a staggering 26 incidents on the M4, M40 and M25 (pictured) involving men in 'immaculate suits' who tricked motorists out of cash by convincing them they are stranded . Inspector Colin Clark from Thames Valley Police said: 'In some of these cases the men stopping motorists were well-dressed and wearing suits. 'Some stated that a relative had died or that they had run out of petrol and needed money. 'The offenders were often parked in areas which put themselves and other road users at risk. 'We take all reports seriously and take appropriate action against anyone found to be offending.' The incidents all took place on the M25, the M4 and the M40 motorways across Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. AA spokesman Luke Bosdet said: 'People getting conned on motorways is deeply disturbing and this is exactly the sort of thing we at the AA warn drivers to watch out for. Lies: The conmen have been lying to innocent motorists who stop to help by telling them they have run out of petrol and a relative has died so they need money to get home immediately (M4 pictured) 'It has been happening in Europe and it is very worrying to see it happening here. 'It could be argued that if people are dumb enough to hand over money then in a way, they deserve to be ripped off, but the fact of the matter is that it is a scam that has been happening in other parts of the world. 'The problem is where they go from here. Our advice for people who come across these conmen is to politely say no, drive a safe distance away and immediately call the police. 'The way to deal with these conmen is to catch them in the act. We must get the message through that we will not stand for people getting ripped off on the roadside.'

Summary: There were 26 incidents on M4, M40 and M25 motorways in just five days . 'Stranded' men tell motorists a relative has died and they need to get home . In exchange for the petrol money, conmen offer them 'worthless' jewellery . AA says it is 'deeply disturbing' that innocent motorists are being conned .


Britain yesterday came under an extraordinary attack for failing to pay compensation to France for the migrant chaos in Calais. The port’s mayor Natacha Bouchart launched into a rant at the Government for refusing to fully engage in the European project. Senior Tories said her remarks, made public by the supposedly impartial Council of Europe, amounted to meddling in the general election campaign. Scroll down for video . Outspoken: Natacha Bouchart said migrants were desperate to reach the UK because of Britain's 'cushy benefits system' On the run: Calais has struggled to deal with thousands of illegal immigrants who have gathered in the town . Thousands of illegal migrants have massed in Calais waiting for an opportunity to sneak into lorries, private cars or caravans and enter Britain. But Mrs Bouchart, a long-standing critic of the UK, refused to take any blame. She said: ‘We are suffering the consequences of the British Government’s actions, which takes from Europe the things that suit it, but doesn’t want to get fully involved in the European project. ‘A country cannot remain both in and out of Europe, creating problems but providing no compensation and no support to local authorities, such as mine and others, which are left alone to assume huge responsibilities.’ The interview was circulated by the Council of Europe under the heading: ‘Calais mayor slams the UK over migrants.’ It had been given to the council’s ‘Journal’ programme, in which an interviewer asked Mrs Bouchart a series of questions inviting criticism of the Government. Criticism: The mayor of Calais has attacked Britain for 'not getting fully involved in the European project' Violence: Mass brawls between rival gangs left more than 70 people injured during July and August . A transcript and video of the rant were released yesterday as David Cameron was visiting the Queen to fire the starting gun on the election campaign. The council, made up of 47 member states, has repeatedly clashed with the Tory-led Coalition. It is the body that oversees the European Court of Human Rights, which has ordered ministers to give the vote to prisoners. The Conservatives have threatened to withdraw from the council’s jurisdiction if it does not stop interfering in UK affairs. Mrs Bouchart has previously made a string of attacks on the UK. In October, she said Britain was an ‘El Dorado’ for thousands of migrants flocking to Calais because of generous state handouts. Tory candidate Michael Ellis, who was a member of the home affairs committee, said: ‘The council is brazenly trying to interfere in our election and using the mayor of Calais, who has a history of anti-British political posturing, to do so. ‘The illegal migrant problem in Calais is entirely of France’s own making. They signed up to open borders, we did not. They have been making it worse by building new facilities for illegal migrants.’ Peter Bone, standing for the Tories in Wellingborough, said: ‘The mayor of Calais does not seem to realise that the problems are French, and they should be dealing with it. She needs to get a

Summary: Natacha Bouchart, Calais Mayor, says migrants desperate to reach the UK . Says in UK they can expect better conditions than anywhere else in world . Also urges UK to scrap border controls for travellers coming from Europe . Criticises the UK for 'not getting fully involved in the European project'


It was the clash that finally lifted the threat of Napoleon’s imperial ambitions from Europe and brought peace after decades of war. The Battle of Waterloo also marked a new era for France, freed from the yoke of Bonaparte tyranny. But it seems that the French don’t see it that way, even after 200 years. The defeat of Napoleon’s army outside a Belgian town by Britain, Prussia and allies from Northern Europe still appears to be something of a sore point. The victory by the Duke of Wellington (left) in 1815 stopped dictator Napoleon Bonaparte's (right) conquest of Europe, and sent the Emperor into exile for the second and final time. Paris is attempting to block the creation of a two Euro coin commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo . Britain's £5 coin that has been issued to mark the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo . In an extraordinary intervention, France has blocked plans for a two euro coin to commemorate Wellington’s 1815 victory over Napoleon. President Francois Hollande claimed the Belgian project would be a ‘symbol that is negative’ and undermine eurozone unity. Now the Belgians have scrapped plans to have the commemorative coin produced next month to avoid a diplomatic row. Hollande’s government argued the battle was still a bad memory for the French people. A Brussels source said: ‘Belgium have withdrawn the project because it would not be in their interest to cause upset to the French.’ Last night British politicians said France’s reaction to the coin – and Belgium’s subsequent cave-in – was ‘absurd’. Peter Bone, Conservative MP for Wellingborough, said: ‘I know the euro is a useless currency but I didn’t know that the French still could not cope with the fact they were defeated. 'It is absurd, I would have thought the French would have been quite keen to have got rid of an emperor. The French should grow up a bit.’ MP Philip Davies added: ‘It shows how thin skinned and small minded the French are, how desperate Hollande is politically and how weak the Belgians are. What a shower.’ A draft design of the coin was submitted to the Council of the European Union by Belgium in February this year. It was expected to go into production next month but France objected to the coin last week, claiming in a letter to the Council of Europe that producing the coin would ‘risk… engendering unfavourable reactions in France’. A two Euro coin marking the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, in which the Duke of Wellington defeated Napoleon Bonaparte (pictured), has been proposed by Belgium, where the battle took place . The Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 1815, stopped the advance of Napoleon and sent him into exile for a second and final time. In the one day of fighting there were around 55,000 either killed, wounded, or missing in action. However, the battle ushered in more than 50 years of peace. While the proposed design of the coin has not been revealed, it is understood to have featured

Summary: Belgium, where the historic battle took place, proposed the two Euro coin . But French government argues that British victory is a 'negative symbol' Letter to EU adds that currency will provoke an 'unfavourable reaction' Britain has issued £5 coin to mark the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo .


Former Scotland captain Dave Mackay, legendary enforcer of Tottenham’s 1961 double winning side, has died aged 80. In an age of hard men, the stockily built midfield man was one of the toughest, a symbol of passion and fiery commitment. For years the iconic picture of him angrily holding Leeds’ equally combative Billy Bremner was framed on the wall in the players’ lounge at White Hart Lane, the club’s spiritual leader long after he’d left. Dave Mackay confronts Billy Bremner during his Tottenham days in August 1966 . Mackay is crowned by Jimmy Robertson (right) after Spurs beat Chelsea 2-1 in the 1967 FA Cup final . Mackay won the FA Cup with Tottenham three times, in 1961, 1962 and 1967 . Tottenham manager Bill Nicholson with players Cliff Jones, Jimmy Greaves, Mackay, Paul Shoemark and Stephen Pitt in 1965 . Mackay runs up the stairs at White Hart Lane as he fights his way back from a double leg fracture . But while that image summed up his enduring aggression and determination there was so much more to his game than just his daunting physical presence. Born in Edinburgh in 1934, he was the second in a family of four boys whose father worked for The Scotsman newspaper. He began his career with his boyhood idols Hearts, winning all three domestic honours before captaining the side in 1957-8 when they won the Scottish League title – setting a British record with 132 goals scored and only 29 conceded. That persuaded Spurs to buy him in 1959 for £32,000, a transfer that manager Bill Nicholson later claimed was his greatest ever signing. He created a powerful partnership with Danny Blanchflower, and together they provided the driving force in the side that became the first post-war team to achieve the double of League title and FA Cup. In all Mackay played 318 times for Tottenham, twice recovering from a broken left leg to captain the side that won the FA Cup in 1967. In a statement, Spurs said: 'Dave Mackay will certainly always be remembered here as one of our greatest ever players and a man who never failed to inspire those around him. 'In short, a Spurs legend.' Mackay challenges Manchester United's George Best during a game during the 1970s . Best again felt the full force of Mackay's boot as the pair battle for the ball in 1971 . The famous picture was taken on the first day of that season, when Mackay reacted to a tackle he believed was designed to deliberately injure his bad leg. He was a powerful personality, the leader off the field in the days when the players would congregate in the Bell and Hare pub after matches, as well as the leader on the pitch. When Brian Clough was forging the early days of his management career in 1968 he persuaded Spurs to sell him Mackay for a bargain £5,000 – and the Scot then became captain of the team that first won promotion to the old First Division, and then captured the League title

Summary: Dave Mackay was part of the 1961 Double winning team at Tottenham . Mackay also played for and managed Derby County . The former Scotland international suffered from both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease .


The sister of convicted rapist Ched Evans is set to appear on the next series of Big Brother. Kylie Evans, 30, who has drawn public condemnation in the past after appearing on television to defend her sibling, was apparently selected after being fast-tracked through the early phases. Former Manchester City striker Evans has been trying to restart his career since he was sacked by old club Sheffield United after being convicted of rape in 2012. And his sister looks set to be named on Big Brother, according to The Sun. Ched Evans used to play for Sheffield United before he was convicted of rape and his contract was severed . It was believed that Sheffield United were planning to sign him again as a free agent, but after a public outcry the club said it had no plans to bring him to Bramall Lane. A proposed move to Oldham Athletic also fell apart due to negative media coverage, and Evans has yet to find another club to take him. Ms Evans allegedly plans to use the appearance to try to convince the public of her brother's innocence after he served time in jail for rape. The former Wales international started his career at Manchester City and scored against Portsmouth . She caused outrage when she appeared on ITV's This Morning alongside Evans' girlfriend Natasha Massey, to claim her brother was innocent while he was still behind bars. According to The Sun, Ms Evans was fast tracked through the early auditioning phases after securing the services of a professional agent. Endemol, the TV production company behind the Channel 5 reality show, could not be reached for comment on the controversy. Kylie Evans is believed to have been fast tracked through the application stages of the reality show . Evans was found guilty after he went to a hotel room in Rhyl, south Wales, after being messaged by fellow footballer Clayton McDonald saying he had 'got a bird'. Once there Evans had sex with the girl, who says she has no memory of the incident. Evans claims the sex was consensual, but a jury ruled otherwise. McDonald was acquitted, but Evans was jailed for five years. He was released late last year while continuing to protest his innocence. Evans pictured in Cheshire yesterday with his fiancée Natasha Massey, apparently wearing a solid gold Rolex . He continues to protest his innocence, largely via a website set up and funded by the millionaire father of his girlfriend, to whom he is now engaged. The footballer's sister has been one of his most outspoken supporters since his conviction, and has publicly challenged high-profile figures who oppose his return to football. After Sky Sports presenter Charlie Webster threatened to resign as a patron of Sheffield United if they took Evans back, his sister called her a 'hypocrite' because Ms Webster had previously written positively about convicted rapist Mike Tyson.

Summary: Ched Evans' sister is set to appear on the next series of Big Brother . Kylie Evans, 30, fast-tracked through the audition process, it is claimed . Allegedly planning to use show to convince public of his innocence . Sparked public outrage with previous appearance on ITV's This Morning .


Islamic State supporters have taken to social media to boast about the recruitment of a failed party loving rapper from Tunisia. Maurouane Douiri, better known by his stage name Emino, announced his decision to join ISIS by posting a picture of himself holding a goat, allegedly in Iraq. Emino appears to have abandoned his trademark ushanka hat and is shown wearing a long red and white Arab scarf. Scroll down for video . Militant: Maurouane Douiri, better known by his stage name Emino, announced his decision to join ISIS by posting a picture of himself holding a goat, allegedly in Iraq . His earlier life: Emino (pictured left) was previously one of a dozen Tunisian rappers who were vocal critics of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali's regime . Sudden change: Having previously used his social media page to proudly show off his body, Emino's most recent photograph (left) was captioned with a declaration of allegiance to ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi . Strangely posed holding a small brown and white goat, the once wannabe gangster wrote that he had given his allegiance to the leader of Islamic State, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Emino was one of a dozen Tunisian rappers who were vocal critics of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali's regime. Previously the 25 year old used his social media page to proudly show off photos of himself surrounded with a bevy of scantily clad ladies. One of the photos shows the rapper being touched and stroked by a group of women, with one of them appears to be drinking from a suspicious looking wine glass. Emino is no trendsetter - at least three other failed rappers have joined ISIS over the last few years. German rapper Denis Cuspert is the best known of the three known rappers to have been part of Islamic State . Radical: Known on stage as Deso Dogg, the wannabe gangster (left) traded in his failing career to embrace the extremist group's radical brand of Islam . Rapping jihadis: Emino is no trendsetter - at least three other failed rappers - including Germany's Deso Gogg (left) and America's Douglas McAuthur McCain (right) have joined ISIS in recent years . German rapper Denis Cuspert is the best known of the three known rappers to have been part of Islamic State. Known on stage as Deso Dogg, the wannabe gangster traded in his failing career to embrace the extremist group's radical brand of Islam. American failed rapper Douglas McAuthur McCain was reportedly killed fighting for ISIS last August. McCain, who enjoyed smoking marijuana in the park and had previous convictions for disorderly conduct, is thought to have converted to Islam in 2004. After travelling to Istanbul, McCain crossed the border and entered Syria sometime in June 2014. The 33-year-old was killed whilst fighting against the Free Syrian Army in late August . His body was identified by his distinctive neck tattoo, a hallmark of his wilder days in Minnesota. Tunisia has long been a hot-bed of would be jihadist sympathetic to the ISIS cause, with an estimated 3,000

Summary: Maurouane Douiri was previously known as a womanizing gangster rapper . But he has joined ISIS and declared his allegiance to Abu Bakr a-Baghdadi . Rapper - better known as Emino - posted photos purportedly taken in Iraq . Militant was seen holding a goat and wearing traditional Arabic clothing . He previously used social media to promote his political raps and share photographs of himself posing with sports cars and half-naked women .