Christian Benteke is a doubt for Belgium's Euro 2016 qualifiers against Cyprus and Israel after limping out of Aston Villa's defeat to Swansea with a hip problem. The injury appears to be a recurrence of the one that kept Benteke out of the FA Cup victory over West Bromwich Albion. He took a tablet painkiller in the second-half after needing treatment following a fall and was replaced by Andi Weimann with 15 minutes left. Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke could miss out on international duty with Belgium after being injured . He appears to have suffered from a recurring hip injury that previously sidelined him against West Brom . Tim Sherwood was unable to clarify how severe the injury might prove, with assessment taking place after the final whistle. The Villa manager was also concerned that Tom Cleverley was forced off after 25 minutes with an apparent groin problem. He already has an injury list that includes Ron Vlaar, Philippe Senderos, Nathan Baker, Kieran Richardson, Aly Cissokho, Matt Lowton, and Libor Kozak. On Benteke, Sherwood said: 'He's had a problem with his hip. In the end he had to come off because it was too sore to continue. I don't know how bad it is, he's being assessed now by the physios. It's a concern. 'But we've got two fit defenders in the whole club. Hopefully this two-week international break lets the phsyios work some magic.' Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood currently faces a long-list of injured players as his side battles relegation . Among those injured is club captain, Dutch defender Ron Vlaar (right), pictured here against QPR .

Summary: Aston Villa forward Christian Benteke suffered a hip injury against Swansea . He could miss out on international duty for Belgium against Cyprus and Israel . Benteke's injury is the latest of a long-list for relegation battlers Aston Villa .


Forget walkies, this debonair dog's more likely to be doing wheelies. Video captured by Chris Hayes at the Los Gatos Creek Trail in California shows a white fluffy dog cruising along in a miniature Mercedes. The pup doesn't appear to have a care in the world as his whizzes along a tarmac path with the breeze blowing in his fur. Scroll down for video . Scrap walkies: Video captured by Chris Hayes at the Los Gatos Creek Trail in California shows a white fluffy dog cruising along in a miniature Mercedes . Cool canine: The pup doesn't appear to have a care in the world as his whizzes along a tarmac path with the breeze blowing in his fur . Hayes said the convertible car appeared to be driven remotely. It seems to have been specially adapted for a small passenger. However, it still has all of the essential features, including a personalized number plate and cup holder. The dog is seen driving along with a can of soda close to his paw. It is not know who the hound belongs too, but judging by his sweet ride he's likely to have a palatial pad to match. Paws-free: Hayes said the convertible car appeared to be driven remotely . Custom made: It seems to have been specially adapted for a small passenger- however, it still has all of the essential features, including a personalized number plate and cup holder . So long, buster! It is not know who the hound belongs too, but judging by his sweet ride he's likely to have a palatial pad to match .

Summary: Video captured by Chris Hayes at the Los Gatos Creek Trail in California shows a white fluffy dog cruising along the swanky vehicle . It is not know who the hound belongs too, but judging by his sweet ride he's likely to have a palatial pad to match .


Leicester City have rejected approaches for striker Tom Lawrence from an astonishing nine clubs. The former Manchester United forward has barely played for Leicester since arriving from Old Trafford in the summer but manager Nigel Pearson wants to have all options available as he battles against the odds to keep Leicester in the Premier League. Lawrence, 21, is poised to make his full international debut for Wales in their European Championship qualifier with Israel on Saturday but has only figured in four games for Leicester this season and three as a substitute. Leicester City have rejected approaches for striker Tom Lawrence from an astonishing nine clubs . Championship promotion chasers Bournemouth, Ipswich and Wolves have all asked about Lawrence. Blackburn, Charlton, Leeds, Bolton, Rotherham and Wigan have also made contact. However, they are now looking at other options in a last-gasp bid to bolster their squad.

Summary: Bournemouth, Ipswich, Wolves, Blackburn, Charlton, Leeds, Bolton, Rotherham and Wigan have all asked about Tom Lawrence . The 21-year-old is poised to make his full international debut for Wales . Leicester manager Nigel Pearson wants to have options available .


Who likes short shorts? Well it seems Today show host Karl Stefanovic does, as he appeared on the breakfast show this morning bearing his pins in a pair of tiny black shorts. The 40-year-old gold Logie winner, who was taking part in a segment on how to be a good morning person, is known for being one of Australia's biggest jokers and he certainly got into the spirit of the exercise routines, displaying his sporty physique in a range of questionable poses. Scroll down for video . Karl Stefanovic donned a pair of tiny shorts on Thursday's Today show . The loveable rogue, who was joined on set by co-host Lisa Wilkinson and fitness instructor Michael Ryan, turned all of Australia into morning people this morning, keeping them entertained as he twisted and stretched in his hotpants. Lisa Wilkinson could barely contain herself as she laughed through the opening half of the segment, claiming she didn't know why all the floor staff were in stitches. As the fitness trainer demonstrated the best exercises for a healthy morning routine, Karl, who was wearing a pair of Birkenstocks with socks, stretched out his legs. apparently not too concerned about his tiny shorts showing off too much skin. The 40-year-old took part in a segment abut early fitness routines . The joker got some strange looks from co-host Laura Wilkinson and trainer Michael Ryan regarding his Birkenstocks, which he teamed with a pair of black socks . During a segment of sit-ups, Karl extended his leg outward, taking pleasure in watching Lisa and Michael squirm as Olivia Newton-John's Physical played in the background. Casually acting like this was his usual attire, Karl seemed comfortable in his fashion choice, although the same could not be said for Michael Ryan, who seemed disturbed at Karl's attire. 'That's not pretty, I think we should stand up guys because it's not good TV at this point in time,' the fitness guru said. 'He's like a dog about to walk up on a tree.' Karl did little to protect his modesty during the exercise segment . The trainer looked on in confusion as Karl spread his legs in his tiny hotpants . However the joker was unfazed by the trainer's comments and continued with his showy display. 'What? If you don't like it look away,' he jokingly said. That's when things took an unsightly turn, as the trainer introduced the lateral lunge. There was no escaping this move for Karl and he conceded to defeat as he put his hands down to cover his modesty. Twitter users loved Karl's exercise routine, with one commenter claiming she his workout made her want to workout all day long. Another user commented on Karl's disposition during the whole segment, claiming he demonstrated the Australian version of blue steel. However the joker was unfazed by the trainer's comments and continued with his showy display . In November, the Today show co-host shocked viewers when he revealed that he had been wearing the exact same cheap Burberry suit on air for a year, to prove

Summary: Today show host Karl Stefanovic donned a pair of tiny shorts on TV . The presenter completed a workout in his questionable black shorts . He also wore a pair of Birkenstocks with socks while working out . The joker was taking part in a segment on how to be a morning person .


An Indonesian clothing company has come under fire over washing instructions printed on its sports shirts which said women should clean the shirts because 'it's her job'. Salvo Sports printed the controversial instructions on the shirts of Indonesian Super League football team Pusamania Borneo. 'Washing instructions: Give this shirt to a woman. It's her job,' the label reads, according to BBC. The controversial washing instructions on the shirts of Indonesian Super League side Pusamania Borneo . Salvo Sports, the company that prints the shirts, was forced to issue an apology after the instructions went viral on social media . Social media was quick to shame the company, which tweeted an explanation of its actions. 'The message is simply, instead of washing it in the wrong way, you might as well give it to a lady because they are more capable,' the company tweeted on Sunday. 'There is no intention to humiliate women. In contrast [we want to tell the men] learn from women how to take care of clothes.' The company has not said whether they will recall the shirts. 'The message is simply, instead of washing it in the wrong way, you might as well give it to a lady because they are more capable,' a tweet from the company reads . 'There is no intention to humiliate women. In contrast [we want to tell the men] learn from women how to take care of clothes' The shirt controversy caps off a rough week for the sporting industry, with claims of sexist behaviour at the highest levels of the sport making news. A women's international football match between Australia and England, played near a military base in Cyprus, has been overshadowed by claims British soldiers shouted sexist abuse at Australian players throughout the match. FFA Media Operations spokesman Adam Mark said a formal report was currently being prepared by the team in Europe, and it will be reviewed before any potential action is discussed or taken. England's FA and the Ministry of Defence are also investigating the claims. The women's international match was marred by reports of abusive comments and behaviour from British soldiers watching on from the stands . The match was played near a British military base in Cyprus, where it is believed many of the soldiers were based (Stock image) 'We're waiting for the report before commenting. It would be inappropriate to say anything at this time,' Mr Mark told Daily Mail Australia. The alleged incident comes just days after the launch of the 'Women in Football' campaign designed to promote equality in the sport and 'tackle sexism in the game'. Rachel O'Sullivan, a UK journalist for the Girls on the Ball website, claimed about 10 of the 50 soldiers abused the women at the game in Nicosia, Cyprus on Friday. 'They were making horrible comments, shouting, whistling,' Ms O'Sullivan said. 'One Australian player, No.6 [Uzunlar], they were harassing her over and over and over again, throughout the game. 'These are teenage girls and they were sexually objectifying them.' Football Federation of Australia and England's Football Association are

Summary: Indonesian company under fire for offensive washing instructions . 'Give this to your woman, it's her job' message of football shirt reads . Salvo Sports forced to apologise after widespread social media backlash . Comes after FFA says it is investigating 'sexist abuse' in Matildas match . British soldiers reportedly shouted 'unacceptable' comments at players .


Sir Bradley Wiggins has confirmed his intention to ride in the inaugural Tour de Yorkshire in May. The 2012 Tour de France winner will leave Team Sky at the end of April to head up his own 'Team Wiggins' developmental squad, and revealed the three-day race in Yorkshire will be among his first assignments for the new team. Wiggins revealed his plans in an interview with The Cycling Podcast, which first aired on Thursday. Sir Bradley Wiggins pictured racing in the Paris-Nice and he will compete in the Tour de Yorkshire in May . Discussing his participation in this week's Paris-Nice stage race, Wiggins talked of his pride at wearing the time trial world champions' rainbow jersey for the final time at a major race, and said: 'It'll be nice to (wear it) a last time at this level anyway. I know I'm doing the Tour de Yorkshire, but this is Paris-Nice.' The Tour de Yorkshire will take place from May 1-3 as a legacy event from last year's hugely successful Grand Depart of the Tour de France, which brought millions of fans to the region. Wiggins missed last year's Tour having been overlooked for the squad by Team Sky. The Tour de France started in Yorkshire last year and was declared a huge success as fans flocked to it .

Summary: Sir Bradley Wiggins will compete in the Tour de Yorkshire in May . The Tour de France started in the region last year and was a success . Wiggins is currently competing in the Paris-Nice race . He will leave Team Sky in April to head up his own developmental squad .


It's not hard to pick the chick out in this huge colony of king penguins. The solitary young bird stands out from the crowd as it wanders among the large group - made up of around 200,000 penguins - at the Salisbury Plain in South Georgia, USA. While the fluffy chick is distinguishable for the rest because of its warm coat of feathers, the other penguins surrounding him are older and have the typical, black and white 'tuxedo' tone. Scroll down for videos . Spot the difference: A young chick wanders through the huge bird colony in South Georgia . Striking: The young bird struts along the older King Penguins, who look like they are dressed in 'tuxedos' Cute: Photographer Sergey Kokinskly said he thought the chick might have been looking for his parents when he ended up in the middle of older penguins . Photographer Sergei Kokinskiy travelled from his home in Tula, Russia, to capture the special moment a young chick walked into the huge colony. The 49-year-old said: 'There are certain rules when visiting this part of the island. 'For example, it is forbidden to approach penguins closer than five metres, otherwise you will frighten the birds. 'One shaggy, brown bird in the photograph is a king penguin chick. 'He waits on the banks for his parents who go to the sea to get food. Returning, the parents seek out their young among the thousands of the same brown lumps. 'Perhaps the penguin was hungry and went looking for his parents and has obviously ended up in the middle of the other older penguins. 'I love the contrast between the single brown chick and the beautiful adult birds, who look like they are dressed in their 'tuxedos'.' Baby penguins, known as woollies, keep their brown downy feathers for a year, while they develop a thick layer of blubber that keeps them warm through the winter. King penguin chicks are cared for by their parents for around 40 days before they join a 'creche' for warmth and protection from predators. Their parents return occasionally during the winter to feed them. Males incubate the eggs much like Emperor penguins, but King penguins do this during the warmer summer season. The female goes to the open sea to feed and return in about 21 days so the male only goes a month without food. Change: The King Penguin chick on the right has patchy brown feathers. Young penguins tend to have their feathers for a year . Snapped: A photographer bends down to take a picture of the young penguins, who have begun to shed their brown feathers .

Summary: Russian photographer visited South Georgia to take striking photographs . Fluffy chick spotted wandering through crowd of 200,000 king penguins . Young penguins keep feathers for a year while they grow layer of blubber .


The mother of two Detroit children whose bodies were found in a deep freezer in their home was charged with child abuse Wednesday and could face more serious charges once investigators determine how the boy and girl died. Mitchelle Blair, 35, was arrested Tuesday after court officers serving an eviction notice at her home opened the freezer and found the bodies of her daughter Stoni Ann Blair and her son Stephen Gage Berry. The county medical examiner was hoping to conduct autopsies on the children's bodies Wednesday but had to wait until they had fully thawed. The police, meanwhile, weren't saying much about their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the children's deaths and the conditions in the home near downtown Detroit, where Blair's other two children had also been living. 'While we all understand the desire to know what happened in that home is strong, I will ask you to be mindful of the two children who were also in that home and are still living,' Detroit Police Chief James Craig told reporters Wednesday. 'They've been through a lot, a tremendous trauma.' Scroll down for video . Mother: 35-year-old Mitchelle Blair, who two children were found dead in a deep freezer in their home, was charged with child abuse Wednesday . Daughter: Blair's daughter, Stoni Ann Blair, is seen with her father Alexander Dorsey. Stoni would have been 15 now, if alive . Court officers serving an eviction notice at Blair's home opened the freezer and found the bodies of her daughter Stoni Ann Blair and her son Stephen Gage Berry . Prosecutors believe that when they died, Stoni was 13 years old and Stephen was 9. Stoni would have been 15 now, if alive, and Stephen would have been 11. Police are seen Tuesday . A woman walks past notes left on the door at at the family's home on Wednesday . The two surviving children, a 17-year-old girl and 8-year-old boy, were placed in protective custody on Tuesday. Blair is charged with five counts of first-degree child abuse, one of which could land her in prison for life, said Maria Miller, a spokeswoman for the Wayne County prosecutor's office. She may face further charges after the autopsies are completed. Prosecutors believe that when they died, Stoni was 13 years old and Stephen was 9. Stoni would have been 15 now, if alive, and Stephen would have been 11. Neighbors said they hadn't seen the dead children in about a year. None of the four children was enrolled in Detroit schools, and friends said their mother was home-schooling them. Under state law, Michigan parents have the right to homeschool their children. Educating them, assigning homework and testing are the parent's responsibility. Registering the home school to the state Education office is voluntary, unless the student is special needs and special education services have been requested from the local school district. The state was not notified that Blair's children were being homeschooled this year, said Education Department spokesman Bill Disessa. Neighbors say Blair has lived in the complex at least 10 years.

Summary: Mitchelle Blair, 35, was arrested Tuesday . The arrest took place after court officers serving an eviction notice at her home opened the freezer and found the bodies of her daughter . The county medical examiner was hoping to conduct autopsies on the children's bodies Wednesday but had to wait until they had fully thawed . Prosecutors believe that when they died, her daughter Stoni was 13 years old and her son Stephen was 9 . Stoni would have been 15 now, if alive, and Stephen would have been 11 . Blair has allegedly confessed to the murder of two of her children . She describes herself as 'Loyal to my babies' on her Facebook page . The two surviving children, a 17-year-old girl and 8-year-old boy, were placed in protective custody on Tuesday .


Michelle Obama is taking daughters Malia and Sasha on a Spring Break trip to Japan and Cambodia in mid-March. Mrs Obama will visit Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan, from March 18-20 and end the trip with a March 21-22 stop in Siem Reap in northwestern Cambodia, the White House said on Tuesday. The White House made no mention of the girls joining their mother, but Japanese newspaper The Asahi Shimbun, quoting a Japanese official, reported last month that the teens will be part of the trip. Michelle Obama and her daughters Malia and Sasha meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan in Beijing in March 2014. The mother and daughters were reportedly returning to Asia for a Spring Break trip this year . President Obama, who was in Japan last April, will not join his wife and daughters. Last March, Mrs Obama, her mother and the girls visited China and have previously taken trips to Ireland and Germany. Malia and Sasha attend the elite DC school, Sidwell Friends, which begins Spring Break on March 20. There were so far no details on the cost of the trip but the First Lady's group spent $222,000 over two days in hotel expenses during the 2014 China visit, the Washington Examiner reported. On Valentine's weekend, the First Lady and her daughters took a weekend skiing trip to Aspen, Colorado while the President jetted to California to golf. According to the Washington Examiner, in a piece published in October 2014, the Obamas' recent vacations left taxpayers with a $6.2 million bill. The total amount billed over the family's six years in the White House has been more than $40 million. The First Lady will be promote educating girls around the world with the visit to Japan, and to Cambodia, a place where the government's record on human rights gave her husband pause during a reluctant visit a couple of years ago. Cambodia is an interesting choice for the First Lady. President Obama became the first U.S. president to visit Cambodia in late 2012 after his re-election. White House officials insisted at the time that Obama was only going because Cambodia was the host for two annual regional summits he has made a point of attending. Obama appeared visibly unhappy during the brief visit. The Cambodian government has been led since 1985 by Prime Minister Hun Sen, who has a reputation for ruthlessness and a low tolerance for opposition. The southeast Asian nation also has problems with child prostitution and human trafficking. The Obamas were announcing the 'Let Girls Learn' education initiative at a White House event on Tuesday. President Obama, pictured with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen in 2012, voiced concerns about Cambodia's human rights record during his trip . The President and First Lady, the parents of two teenage girls, both say their own success would not have been possible without education, and everywhere they travel they encourage young people to finish school. In the U.S., Mrs. Obama also leads a separate initiative encouraging young people to continue their education after high school.

Summary: Mrs Obama will visit Tokyo and Kyoto in Japan, from March 18-20 and end the trip with a March 21-22 stop in Siem Reap, northwestern Cambodia . The White House made no mention of the girls joining their mother . Japanese newspaper The Asahi Shimbun reported last month that the teens will be part of the trip . No details revealed on cost of planned five-day trip but First Lady's group spent $222,000 over two days in hotel expenses during 2014 China visit .


Napoli failed to close the gap on Serie A leaders Juventus after surrendering a two-goal lead against Inter Milan at the Stadio San Paolo on Sunday night. Marek Hamsik headed in Henrique's cross six minutes after the interval, before Gonzalo Higuain doubled Napoli's advantage shortly after the hour mark with a stunning curled strike into the far top corner from 25 yards - putting the hosts firmly in the ascendancy before the late drama. It was Argentina forward Higuain's first league goal since a double against Genoa on January 26, although he has scored an impressive 13 goals in 25 league appearances this season. Inter forward Mauro Icardi (second right) runs back to the halfway line after he made it 2-2 against Napoli . The 22-year-old stepped up to the penalty spot confidently - chipping the ball towards the middle of the goal . Samir Handanovic looks on helplessly as the ball flies past him and straight into the net . Rafa Benitez (left) and Roberto Mancini (right) greet each other prior to Sunday night's game . Napoli (4-2-3-1): Andujar; Henrique, Albiol, Koulibaly, Strinic; Inler, David Lopez; Callejon (Mesto 88) Hamsik (Gabbiadini 80), Mertens (De Guzman 73); Higuain. Subs not used: Rafael, Colombo, Britos, Jorginho, Zuniga, Ghoulam, Zapata. Red card: Henrique 86 . Goals scored: Hamsik 51, Higuain 63 . Inter (4-3-2-1): Handanovic, Santon, Ranocchia, Juan Jesus (Puscas 84), D'Ambrosio; Brozovic (Hernanes 64), Medel, Guarin; Shaqiri; Palacio, Icardi. Subs not used: Carrizo, Andreolli, Kovacic, Podolski, Campagnaro, Vidic, Kuzmanovic, Obi, Dodo, Felipe. Goals scored: Palacio 72, Icardi (pen) 87 . However, the match turned on its head 18 minutes from time when the visitors pulled a goal back. Rodrigo Palacio fired home from close range after a series of close-range shots were charged down. And then after a sustained period of pressure from Roberto Mancini's men, Inter levelled with just three minutes remaining. Mauro Icardi was clearly not feeling the pressure as his exquisite chipped penalty found the middle of the goal, after Henrique was shown a second yellow card for pulling down Palacio in the area. Napoli now find themselves 12 points off the leaders Juventus - having played a game more too - while Inter remain firmly poised in mid-table with 36 points from their 26 games to date in Serie A. Gonzalo Higuain celebrates after his brilliant strike put Napoli 2-0 up against Milan on Sunday . Earlier, Marek Hamsik was found unmarked in the penalty area - heading home emphatically . The Slovakia playmaker celebrates after giving the hosts a second-half lead .

Summary: Inter came from two goals behind to secure a 2-2 draw with Napoli . Rafa Benitez's men were firmly in the ascendancy after goals from Marek Hamsik and Gonzalo Higuain . However, Inter fought back with goals from Rodrigo Palacio and Mauro Icardi to earn a creditable point . Napoli miss chance to close gap on second-placed Roma to two points .


Police, midwives and campaigners remain confused over whether s o-called designer vagina operations fall within female genital mutilation laws, a group of MPs have said. The Government has previously said the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 does not contain any exemptions for cosmetic surgery and it has no plans to amend the legislation specifically to prohibit female genital cosmetic surgery. But in a report on FGM, the Home Affairs Select Committee said despite Government reassurances there is still confusion and the Act should be amended to make it clear female genital cosmetic surgery would be a criminal offence if conducted on girls under 18 without physical or mental health justification. The Government says it has no plans to amend the FGM Act specifically to prohibit female genital cosmetic surgery . Committee chair Keith Vaz said: 'The law relating to female genital cosmetic surgery is ambiguous and must be clarified. We cannot tell communities in Sierra Leone and Somalia to stop a practice which is freely permitted on Harley Street.' The number of cosmetic genital surgeries - or labiaplasties - performed by the NHS has risen five-fold since 2001, with 2,000 operations being carried out in 2010. However, many operations are performed in private clinics, which do not have to submit statistics to the government. Labiaplasty is the most common form of cosmetic genital surgery and involves reducing the size of the labia so they do not protrude. It is feared that the rise in demand for cosmetic genital surgery is a result of what doctors have called 'unrealistic representations of vulval appearance in popular culture'. The Committee warned there is a 'chasm' between the number of reported cases of FGM and the lack of prosecutions. In Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham alone, 1,500 cases of FGM were recorded over the past five years with doctors seeing six patients who have undergone the procedure each week. Keith Vaz said 'the law relating to female genital cosmetic surgery is ambiguous and must be clarified' The first prosecution under the FGM Act resulted in a not-guilty verdict when Dr Dhanuson Dharmasena was cleared of performing the illegal procedure on a woman in a London hospital. The Committee said different authorities, including the Director of Public Prosuections Alison Saunders, were passing the buck for failure to prosecute FGM cases. Mr Vaz said: 'The DPP informed the Committee that she could only prosecute on the basis of evidence, the police said that they could only investigate on the basis of referral, and the health professionals told us that they could not refer cases because their members were not fully trained and aware of the procedure. 'While agencies play pass the parcel of responsibility, young girls are being mutilated every hour of every day. This is deplorable. This barbaric crime which is committed daily on such a huge scale across the UK cannot continue to go unpunished.' Mandatory reporting of FGM by healthcare professionals, teachers and social care workers to the police has been introduced to the Serious Crime Act, however, the Committee said what happens to those who

Summary: Government said FGM Act has no exemptions for cosmetic surgery . Keith Vaz said mutilation law 'is ambiguous and must be clarified' Number of NHS cosmetic genital surgeries has risen five-fold since 2001 .


A Florida church that hosted naked paint parties and slumber-party Sundays featuring the 'sexiest ladies on the beach' has lost its tax-exempt status. The News Herald of Panama City reports The Life Center: A Spiritual Community has been operating a seven-day-a-week party called Amnesia: The Tabernacle since February 28 as thousands of college students arrived in the Florida town for the spring break season. A sign on the door says events are alcohol and drug free, but Sheriff Frank McKeithen calls the party atmosphere a 'blatant slap in the face' to taxpayers. He says church officials are 'trying to get around the laws. Scroll down for video . A Panama Beach City, Florida church has lost its tax-exempt status as police investigate the parties held nightly at the religious building for college students on spring break . The company that organizes the events at the Life Center church (called the Tabernacle for parties) says they are completely drug and alcohol free. Above, a view inside The Tabernacle on Saturday . Patrons are charged a 'donation' of $20 at the door. On the walls inside are T-shirts emblazoned with obscene gestures and signs that say 'I hate being sober.' Additionally, Amnesia was staying open until 5am thanks to its church status, which is not under the city ordinance that clubs and bars close at 2am. This led Property Appraiser Dan Sowell to change the tax exempt status. 'A bottle club, charging $20 at the door and selling obscene T-shirts is not being used as a church,' Sowell said. 'A God-fearing, God-honoring church in January does not sponsor this type of debauchery in March.' Mark Q Bishop, the former pastor at Faith Christian Family Church, is the owner of the building. In 2004, Bishop was hit with another tax issue when county officials challenged him listing his 10,000-square-foot house as tax-exempt as a parsonage. The rulings were mostly in favor of Bishop, but he has allagedly changed the tax status of the property. The issue for authorities isn't so much the parties themselves, but the fact that the church continues to not pay property taxes as a religious buildings despite holding several club-like events . Above, the line to get into Tabernacle on Tuesday . He is currently on probation after making sexual advances towards a 16-year-old girl. SpringBreakAmnesia.com, the website for the company that organizes the events at Tabernacle, briefly took down their website in the aftermath of the tax decision. But on Tuesday, the site was back up and running with some of the more explicit t-shirts taken down and the descriptions of the parties tamed down. They also posted a statement which reads: 'The Tabernacle is a drug and alcohol free community for the youth to go for spring break at night to interact with each other in a fun safe environment,' 'iDrink sponsors this community reach out program with their non-alcoholic bottled water product only. We thank all of our patrons that have attended and will be attending our safe environment.'

Summary: The Life Center: A Spiritual Community church has been operating a seven-day-a-week party called Amnesia since February 28 . The church is located in Panama City Beach, Florida - a popular destination for college students on spring break . On Tuesday, local authorities revoked the church's tax-exempt status based on the ruckus parties it hosts until 5am .


Whether it was a Druid temple, an astronomical calendar or a centre for healing, the mystery of Stonehenge has sparked endless debate over the centuries. Now a dramatic new theory suggests that the prehistoric stone circle monument was in fact 'an ancient Mecca on stilts'. The megaliths would not have been used for ceremonies at ground level, but would instead have supported a wooden platform on which ceremonies were performed to the rotating heavens, according to new research. Scroll down for video . Historian Julian Spalding has provided a new theory on Stonehenge. He says the stones were pillars used to support a raised platform during ceremonies. As shown in this illustration, steps or a ramp would have led to the top of the platform, where figures of importance would have stood, perhaps addressing a crowd below . Julian Spalding, former director of some of the UK's leading museums, argues that the stones were foundations for a vast platform, long since lost - 'a great altar' raised up high towards the heavens and able to take the weight of hundreds of worshippers. 'It's a totally different theory which has never been put forward before,' he said. 'All the interpretations to date could be mistaken. We've been looking at Stonehenge the wrong way, from the earth, which is very much a 20th-century viewpoint. We haven't been thinking about what they were thinking about.' Part of his evidence lies in ancient civilisations worldwide. As far afield as China, Peru and Turkey, such sacred monuments were built high up, whether on manmade or natural sites, and with circular patterns possibly linked to celestial movements. 'In early times, no spiritual ceremonies would have been performed on the ground,' said Mr Spalding. No-one is exactly sure why - and how - Stonehenge was built more than 4,000 years ago. Experts have suggested it was a temple, parliament and a graveyard. Some people think the stones have healing powers, while others think they have musical properties when struck with a stone. They could have acted as a giant musical instrument to call ancient people to the monument. What is clear, is that the stones were aligned with phases of the sun. People were buried there and skeletal evidence shows that people travelled hundreds of miles to visit Stonehenge - for whatever reason. Experts think that the route was a busy one and that Stonehenge could be viewed differently from different positions. It seems that instead of being a complete barrier, the Curcus acted as a gateway to guide visitors to the stone circle. 'The Pharaoh of Egypt and the Emperor of China were always carried - as the Pope used to be… The feet of holy people were not allowed to touch the ground. We've been looking at Stonehenge from a modern, earth-bound perspective. 'All the great raised altars of the past suggest that the people who built Stonehenge would never have performed celestial ceremonies on the lowly earth… That would have been unimaginably insulting to the immortal beings, for it would have brought them down from heaven

Summary: Historian Julian Spalding has provided a new theory on Stonehenge . He says the stones were pillars used to support a raised platform . This would have had people of importance upon it, with others below . A ramp or stairs would have led to the top of the platform . But the wood has long since rotted away, leaving only the stones behind .


The frontrunner to replace Nick Clegg as Liberal Democrat leader has savaged the way his party has conducted itself in coalition with the Tories – saying it deserves just ‘two out of 10’. In a thinly-veiled attack on the Deputy Prime Minister, Tim Farron said the party should have been much braver and blocked the Conservatives’ controversial health reforms. The MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale acknowledged that the party will lose many of his seats at the election – saying he was looking forward to the ‘thrill of rebuilding’. Attack: Tim Farron, right, the front-runner to replace Nick Clegg, left, as Liberal Democrat leader has savaged the way his party conducts itself in the Coalition – saying it deserves a score of ‘two out of ten’ But he said that, despite this fall in Parliamentary strength, he would demand the same number of Cabinet ministers in any new coalition agreement. The arch comments will be seen as the latest stage in Mr Farron’s undeclared bid for leadership of the party should it suffer a catastrophe on 7 May. The Lib Dems won 57 seats at the 2010 election, meaning that when they went into Coalition with the Conservatives, they were able to argue for five Cabinet places. But the polls are so bad now – one even put the Lib Dems on 5 per cent – that the party is projected to lose half his seats in May. Some even expect Mr Clegg to lose his Sheffield Hallam seat. In an interview with the Financial Times, Mr Farron said the Lib Dems should ‘actively consider’ something short of a full coalition if the general election results in a hung parliament. He told the paper that he believed the party would hang on to well over half of the 57 seats they won in 2010. But he said he was already preparing to pick up the pieces. ‘What I’m absolutely ready for — you may as well be excited by it — is the thrill of rebuilding,’ he said. If Mr Clegg goes after the election, Mr Farron is seen as the front-runner to succeed him. Potential rivals such as Vince Cable, the business secretary, care minister Norman Lamb, and Ed Davey, the energy secretary, are seen as less likely to win. Mr Farron told the FT that while another coalition is possible, the Lib Dems should consider letting David Cameron or Ed Miliband form a minority government. He said the Lib Dems believe that while ‘stable government is absolutely essential’, coalition is not the only answer. ‘You really have got to be ready to walk away,’ he said. Mr Farron said the price for any formal deal should be for the Lib Dems to take ownership of one particular part of government policy. ‘For me it would be infrastructure renewal,’ he said. ‘It’s about the hard development of a kind of Victorian-style infrastructure revolution,. ‘We’re talking about South Korean levels of broadband, 3million new homes — almost all of them affordable — over a 10-year period.’ Defence: Mr Farron insisted that forming

Summary: Tim Farron said Lib Dems should have blocked the Tories' health reforms . The MP also acknowledged the party could lose seats at the election . But he insisted that forming the Coalition had been 'grown-up' thing to do .


Sierra Leone is being shut down for three days in a bid to stop a surge in cases of Ebola. The country's president Ernest Koroma has ordered everybody to stay at home between now and Sunday in an effort to halt the spread of the killer disease. Sierra Leone had a previous nationwide curfew in September at the height of the epidemic. Scroll down for video . Sierra Leone residents have been told to remain indoors until Monday in an effort to halt the spread of Ebola . Almost 25,000 people have been infected with the killer disease, pictured, which has claimed 10,000 lives . The Christian Examiner reported President Koroma's remarks, urging his people to work together. He said: 'The future of our country and the aspirations of our children are at stake, . 'I call on every Sierra Leonean in every community to pull together. The economic development of our country and the lives of our people continue to be threatened by the ongoing presence of Ebola in Sierra Leone.' According to the World Health Organisation, there were 33 confirmed new cases of Ebola in Sierra Leone in the week of March 22. The WHO said that that one-third of these cases were in the capital Freetown. As healthcare workers on the ground battle against the spread of the disease, two experimental vaccines against Ebola are now undergoing clinical trials in Liberia. A total of 600 people are being inoculated against the disease. Confirmed Ebola cases in Sierra Leone, pictured, seemed to be clustered near the country's west coast . An estimated 12,000 people have been infected by Ebola in Sierra Leone, pictured . The country's six million population have been told that the curfew could eliminate the disease from the country. Thousands of teams will fan out around the country, knocking on doors to remind people how Ebola is spread and how to prevent it. In the hot spots — the regions around the capital and in the north — health workers will also search for Ebola cases. Alfred Palo Conteh, the head of Sierra Leone's Ebola response, says a major goal of the campaign is to fight complacency, more than a year after the outbreak was declared in West Africa. Ebola has infected nearly 12,000 people in Sierra Leone. In total, almost 25,000 have been infected with Ebola during the current outbreak claiming the lives of more than 10,000 people.

Summary: President Ernest Koroma has ordered the curfew until Monday morning . Healthcare workers hope this will stop the spread of the killer disease . Almost 25,000 people have been infected claiming more than 10,000 lives . Two new vaccines are being tested in neighbouring Liberia .


Just moments before England’s final training session on Thurday, Theo Walcott’s frustrations with life on the fringes of the game surfaced on social media. In short, he snapped. Walcott responded to a claim by former Arsenal left back Nigel Winterburn that the winger has been involved in a heated argument with his club manager Arsene Wenger. ‘I don’t normally comment on false stories about myself but reports about contract demands and bust-ups with the boss are complete nonsense,’ he tweeted. Theo Walcott has denied a bust-up with Arsenal over his new contract negotiations . The England winger took to social media to deny the claims that he and Arsene Wenger had fallen out . Walcott, who is out of contract at the Emirates stadium next summer, trains alongside Harry Kane . Clearly, this is a delicate issue. Walcott then went on to contradict his manager’s claim that contract negotiations, aimed at extending his £90,000-a-week deal beyond 2016, had started. ‘There have been no talks,’ he insisted. Walcott’s star has fallen for club and country. He has been unable to consistently force his way into Arsenal’s starting line-up since his recovery from a long-term knee- ligament injury. Although Wenger publicly maintains that he wants Walcott, 26, to sign a contract extension, Arsenal will listen to offers in the summer if they cannot agree terms. Walcott goes through his paces alongside fellow Arsenal and England star Kieran Gibbs on Thursday . There is a lingering suspicion at the Emirates that his agent has already been tapped, given the nod that another English team will give Walcott the cash, the contract and the playing time to satisfy him. This time, Arsenal are prepared to listen. Walcott has not played a full 90 minutes for Arsenal this season and he cannot realistically expect to win a place in a congested, fully fit squad ahead of Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain or Danny Welbeck. Despite yesterday’s denial, his frustration with life on the substitutes’ bench is well known. Roy Hodgson, England’s manager, called it a ‘dog eat dog world’ yesterday, admitting that Walcott had little chance of getting into the national team if he is not playing regularly for Arsenal. Walcott has only recently returned from injury and is struggling to hold down a regular first-team place . Walcott has not completed 90 minutes for his club since January 2014, and is spending time on the bench . 1 The number of times Walcott has reached 10 Premier League goals in a season. 2 Walcott’s goal involvement from his 10 appearances this season — two goals and no assists. 2 Walcott has provided just two assists in the Champions League over the past six seasons. 0.14 The forward’s goals-per-game ratio in an England shirt. 4 The number of times Walcott has completed 90 minutes in his 36 England appearances. 38.9 Percentage of Walcott’s 131 Premier League starts in which he has played 90 minutes. 60.2 Average minutes played by Walcott per Premier League appearance. 5.2 Average Premier League goals scored per season. Jan 1, 2014: The

Summary: Arsenal forward denies he has had a bust-up with Arsene Wenger . But Walcott also says he hasn't opened contract talks with the Gunners . Roy Hodgson demands he get first team football to earn England place . READ: Arsenal look to Marco Reus as Wenger prepares for Walcott exit . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .


A student recorded vice principal Joseph Defillipo having a discussion with one student and saying: 'I just don't like the black kids' A school vice-principal has been suspended after making a racist remark which was caught on video. Joseph Defillipo from Scandinavian Middle School in Fresno, California, was recorded by a student's cellphone, saying: 'I just don't like the black kids.' Defillipo had been in the middle of a discussion with several students about who he didn't like at the school. The 20-second clip cuts off after the teacher's racially-insensitive comment. The vice principal has taught in the district for 18 years and has been at the middle school since 2010. The video was posted to YouTube on Friday where it has been watched more than 4,000 times. It was brought to the school's attention by a parent of the student involved. Scandinavian Middle School refused to comment when contacted by Daily Mail Online on Wednesday. Daily Mail Online was also waiting on a comment from the school district. In a statement to Daily Mail Online on Wednesday the school said Defillipo had been put on paid administrative leave while an third-party, external investigation took place. A school statement read: 'Fresno Unified takes great pride in providing a positive learning environment for all students and staff. The interaction between the Scandinavian student and our employee has been brought to our attention and we are conducting an investigation. 'Fresno Unified takes this matter very seriously and we will take any necessary actions pending the results. During our investigation, and as a matter of practice, the employee is on paid administrative leave.' Several parents whose children attend Scandinavian Middle School told The Fresno Bee that they want Defillipo fired. A group of former students gathered outside the school premises on Tuesday to protest, chanting: 'I love black people' and 'black power'. Around 10 per cent of students at Scandinavian Middle School are black, The Fresno Bee reported. The vice principal earns around $87,000 a year, according to public records. The YouTube video attracted a number of comments, both attacking and in defense of the senior teacher. One commenter, Kevin Hill, wrote: 'I'd withhold any judgment until the rest of the video comes out. First, he was talking to black mids [sic], most likely joking, inappropriate, yeah but not racist. Second, the way the video cuts immediately out indicates that there was more said which in context would've shown he was joking.' Alyssa Hochstetler wrote: 'why would he say that? im so glad i left that school.' Vice-principal Joseph Defillipo (left) from Scandinavian Middle School in Fresno, California, (right) was suspended after being caught in a cellphone video saying: 'I just don't like the black kids'

Summary: Joseph Defillipo from Scandinavian Middle School in Fresno, California, recorded by a student's cellphone, saying: 'I just don't like the black kids' The teacher, who makes $87,000 a year, has 18 years teaching in the district and been at the middle school since 2010 . Defillipo has been placed on paid administrative leave .


Jailed: Connor King, 18, went on a violent rampage after drunkenly staggering out of a family wedding . A teenager who grinned for his mugshot after staggering drunk out of a family wedding to carry out a 'terrifying' crime spree involving burglary and sexual assault has been jailed for five and a half years. Connor King, 18, went on a rampage after the reception, breaking into a flat in Folkestone, Kent, where two women and a baby were sleeping. He woke the women and demanded alcohol but when they refused he threatened to kill them and they had to lock themselves in a bedroom. King then went into a second bedroom and attacked a man while he was sleeping, punching him in the head up to 30 times before sexually assaulting him. Canterbury Crown Court heard he then demanded money, picked up a screwdriver and threatened to stab him. When his victim refused he hurled a TV at him. He then assaulted another neighbour who had heard the women's screams and stole a gold sovereign ring, a wallet, a mobile phone and USB cable. King then went next door where he woke a couple and their young child as he climbed out a window to escape, telling them: 'I am going to a party'. Police arrived to find the teenager standing on a window ledge 25ft from the ground before he climbed down and shouted: 'I'm a terrorist'. King admitted six charges of assault, burglary and sexual assault and was sent to a Young Offenders' Institute for five-and-a-half years. Judge Heather Norton told him: 'You embarked on a course of conduct that night which must have been terrifying for everybody involved.' Not smiling anymore: King admitted six charges of assault, burglary and sexual assault at Canterbury Crown Court and was sent to a Young Offenders' Institute for five-and-a-half years . Phil Rowley, defending, said King was drunk and had no recollection of the night. He said King had been used to help carry out burglaries since he was five. Detective Constable Neil Moore said: 'It was clear he was heavily intoxicated and decided, in what was a truly bizarre set of circumstances, to hunt out more alcohol. 'It must have been truly terrifying for those involved and the sentence imposed reflects the severity of the crime.'

Summary: Connor King, 18, broke into flat in Kent after family wedding reception . Terrorised mother and child who were sleeping and threatened to kill them . He moved into another room and punched man up to 30 times in the head . Then went next door and climbed out window, saying 'I'm going to a party' When police finally arrived to arrest him he was shouting: 'I'm a terrorist'


A 14-year-old has admitted manslaughter after he threw a single punch at Paul Walker, who later died . A 14-year-old has admitted killing a man celebrating the new year with a single punch, while his friends filmed the attack on a mobile phone. Paul Walker, 52, from Blackpool, Lancashire, was thought to have been celebrating the start of 2015 before he was found lying unconscious in a street at the seaside resort at around 2am on January 1 and later died. Police said footage of the attack, which show the teenager being encouraged to throw the punch by two older men, was filmed on a mobile phone but has since been deleted, Preston Crown Court heard. The court heard that Mr Walker, a Celtic fan who had lived in Blackpool for at least 10 years, died of injuries to his head, face and neck. The teenager, who cannot be named, pleaded guilty to manslaughter. He was initially charged with murder but prosecutors decided to accept the lesser charge. Nicholas Clarke QC, prosecuting, said: 'There were a number of witnesses who all similarly relate to a friendly encounter with the deceased. 'Unexpectedly there was this one punch thrown by the defendant.' Defending, Julie Taylor said the incident was filmed on a mobile phone which showed the boy being encouraged to throw the punch. She said: 'Police can confirm there was a video but they have been unable to retrieve it because it had been deleted from the phone. 'They're going to use their best endeavours to see if anyone has a copy or whether it's on social media anywhere.' After he was found Mr Walker was rushed to Blackpool Victoria Hospital where he later died. Mr Walker was a Celtic fan and is believed to have been celebrating the start of 2015 near his Blackpool home . Pictures of Mr Walker, who is from Glasgow, posted on Facebook show him in his Celtic football kit . The Recorder of Preston, Judge Anthony Russell, adjourned the case until April 10 and told the boy the 'first option the court will consider is custody, not withstanding your age.' Mr Walker was born in the Pollok area of Glasgow and was a dedicated Celtic fan. Describing himself on Facebook as a 'graduate from Glasgow Caledonian University' he posted a series of photographs of himself in his Celtic shirt and images showing support for Celtic and previous manager Neil Lennon. He also posted a series of photos of his young son. The father was found lying unconscious in Sutton Place, Blackpool, at about 2am on January 1 . Mr Walker had lived in Blackpool for at least 10 years. His sister Harriet posted a photo online of the two of them together with the caption: 'My lovely brother. Can't take it in, we never see each other again.' His nephew Luke said: 'I'm in bits. We has such a good night as well. Then this happened.'

Summary: Paul Walker was celebrating the start of 2015 near his Blackpool home . He was punched once by a 14-year-old, and suffered fatal injuries . Mr Walker died of injuries to his head, face and neck from the single punch . At Preston Crown Court hearing teenager pleaded guilty to manslaughter . Footage of men encouraging teenager to hit Mr Walker filmed on mobile . But police are trying to trace video footage which has since been deleted .


The mother of a one-year-old Maryland boy found dead inside a backpack in an Ohio creek pleaded guilty Friday to involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering. Dainesha Stevens, 25, is trying to take responsibility for her own inaction when a male friend of hers beat 14-month-old Cameron Beckford, according to her defense lawyer Mark Collins. The man, who has not been charged,was trying to rid the toddler of demons, the lawyer said. Scroll down for video . Mother Dainesha Stevens, 25, pleaded guilty Friday to involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering . Fourteen-month-old Cameron Beckford was found dead in Big Walnut Creek in Columbus, Ohio in 2014 . The little boy wasn't found until New Year's Eve, but he was badly beaten on Christmas and left the next day . The man believed Cameron had demons and beating him was the only way to get rid of them, Collins said. Stevens agreed to cooperate and be truthful in any proceedings against that man, who is expected to be indicted and face prosecution in Franklin County, Collins said. Collins said: 'It was the first step for her taking responsibility for her inactions... and not doing more to protect her child.' She also has a seven-year-old daughter named Cheyenne. The father of Stevens' two children reported them missing after she had fled to Columbus in mid-December to stay with her friend Kurt Flood. Stevens may receive a 12-year prison sentence . Columbus police found Cameron's body on December 31 in Big Walnut Creek. Flood was held on an unrelated misdemeanor charge after the body was found and has not been charged in relation to the child's death at this time. The coroner said the boy had bruises on his lower back, kidneys and lungs, and bruises and scarring on his buttocks. His mother initially told police she left the boy on a stranger's porch but later changed her story, directing police to the creek and providing more information about the man who had beaten her children. The man injured the toddler on December 25, and when Stevens found the boy unresponsive the following day, they put his body in the bag and left it in the water nearby, Collins said. The prosecution and defense are recommending a 12-year prison sentence for Stevens, whose sentencing is scheduled July 23. She would be eligible to seek judicial release after nine years if she has no problems in prison, Collins said. Cheyenne also reported being beaten by the man and is now back in Maryland with her father.

Summary: Cameron Beckford was found dead in Big Walnut Creek in Columbus, Ohio . His mother, Dainesha Stevens, led police to area where body was found . She was staying with man in Ohio after leaving Maryland in mid-December . Man injured the toddler on December 25 but boy wasn't found until the 31st . Little boy had bruises on his lower back, kidneys, lungs and buttocks .


Bournemouth winger Matt Ritchie has been given a surprise call-up to Gordon Strachan's Scotland squad for this month's double header against Northern Ireland and Gibraltar. The 25-year-old was born in Gosport but qualifies for the Dark Blues thanks to his Scottish-born father Alex. Fulham striker Ross McCormack and Blackburn hitman Jordan Rhodes have been recalled to Strachan's 26-man squad - but there is no place for new Celtic duo Stuart Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven. Bournemouth winger Matt Ritchie has been rewarded with his first call-up to the Scotland squad . The 25-year-old is one of Gordon Strachan's 26-man squad; as is Fulham's Ross McCormack (second left) Ritchie started his career at Portsmouth but also had loan stints at Dagenham & Redbridge, Notts County and Swindon before signing permanently for the Robins in 2011. He was on the move two years later when he switched to Bournemouth and has played an important role as Eddie Howe's side have stormed to the top of the SkyBet Championship. Ritchie has scored 11 times for the Cherries so far this season, including two in a 5-1 win at Fulham a fortnight ago. Strachan's Scotland face Northern Ireland in a friendly and a qualifier against Gibraltar at the end of March . Scotland take on Northern Ireland in a Hampden friendly a week on Wednesday before hosting European Championship qualifying opponents Gibraltar on Sunday, March 29. Strachan's side sit third in Group D with seven points from four games, while Gibraltar - UEFA's newest member - are bottom with no points from the same number of fixtures, having failed to score a single goal while conceding 21.

Summary: Gordon Strachan has called up winger Matt Ritchie to his Scotland squad . The 25-year-old Bournemouth man qualifies through his father Alex . Ritchie has scored 11 times for Bournemouth so far this season . Scotland take on Northern Ireland and Gibraltar at the end of March .


Ex Chancellor Gerard Schroeder, who has a penchant for art, cashmere and cigars, has split from wife number four, it has been reported . Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, who was once a figure of fun in the political world for his colourful personal life, has separated from wife number four. He has split from his wife of 18 years, Doris Köpf, and moved out of the family home into a separate apartment, it has been reported. Schroeder earned the nickname the 'Audi Chancellor' during his political career because he he has had as many wedding rings as the car maker's symbol. He wed Ms Kopf, a former journalist, in 1997 but has now left their home in the upmarket area of Hanover. Reports suggest the pair will continue to share parenting duties. They adopted two Russian children from orphanages in St Petersburg in July 2004 and 2006. The cigar smoking former Chancellor, who has also been dubbed the 'Lord of the Rings', has had a busy personal life. In 1968, he married his childhood sweetheart, librarian Eva Schubach, divorcing her three years later as his political career took hold. The following year he wed political activist and teacher Anne Taschenmacher. Schroeder married wife number three Hiltrud Hampel in 1984 - they had met at an SPD conference . He has split from his fourth wife of 18 years, Doris Köpf (pictured), and moved out of the family home . Doris Schroeder-Kopf, 51, a former journalist, was the latest wife of the man who is nicknamed the 'Audi Chancellor' because he has had as many wedding rings as the car maker's prestige symbol . Wife number three, in 1984, was Hiltrud Hampel, a socialite environmentalist. They became known as the Clintons of Saxony: Germany's first celebrity political couple who for 12 years wooed the German public with their various campaigns. While Schröder worked on his role as career politician, Hampel a devoted vegetarian, campaigned for animal rights. When he married Kopf, a pretty blonde 20 years his junior, in 1998, he warned her that he changed his wives every 12 years. 'In that case my successor will have to be able to push a wheelchair,' she is alleged to have quipped in response. The former Chancellor was pictured in a warm embrace with the controversial Russian President last year . Schroeder is a close friend of Putin and he has defended the Kremlin's actions in Ukraine . Eva Schubach (married 1968, divorced 1972) Anne Taschenmacher (married 1972, divorced 1984) Hiltrud Hampel (married 1984, divorced 1997) Doris Köpf (married 1997) It is not just his many wives that has landed him in hot water. Last year, Schroeder was snapped hugging Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg as he celebrated his 70th birthday. Schroeder, who was German chancellor from 1998-2005, has long had close ties to Mr Putin and runs a pipeline venture bringing Russian gas to Germany. He also defended the Kremlin's aggressive actions in the Ukraine by claiming Russia wanted to stay 'big and strong' and an equal to the US.

Summary: Former Chancellor has split from his fourth wife of 18 years, Doris Kopf . He wed Ms Kopf in 1997 but has now left their family home in Hanover . Dubbed 'Audi Chancellor' for having as many rings as car maker's symbol .


National dressage competitor Tahley Reeve-Smith shares a quiet moment at her stables in Hertfordshire . For anyone with a passion for horses, it’s as close to paradise as you’re likely to find. Not only does Keeper’s Cottage offer a charming family home, it also boasts stables, a tack room, paddock, Olympic-size manege (training area) and five-and-a-half acres of land to ride on. It’s no surprise then to learn that its current owner is a successful rider and trainer who has horses galloping through her veins – national dressage competitor Tahley Reeve-Smith has represented England and is currently being trained by 2012 Olympic Gold medal winner Carl Hester. And the love of all things equine doesn’t end with her – Tahley’s family are horse-mad too. ‘Even on my mum and dad’s wedding day they went off and bought a horse!’ she says. Tahley’s determination to compete is so strong that she has even taken to the saddle with a broken leg. ‘I was at an event and a horse trod on my leg,’ she says. Her leg was later immobilised with a plaster cast, but that wasn’t going to stop her. ‘Two weeks later I got a letter asking me to represent England. So I got in the bath and got my cast all wet and soft and pulled it off. I put a bandage on and managed to get into my boots. My leg swelled up horribly but I won a bronze.’ Tahley and husband John bought Keeper’s Cottage, near the village of Great Munden in Hertfordshire, eight years ago when they were looking for the perfect place to bring on their best horse, the appropriately named Special. Since then they have resurfaced the manege, making it perfect in all weathers, increased the number of stables to seven, and installed mirrors and floodlights so a rider can always see how they look as they practise. Tahley, who is also a dressage judge, uses the manege to train novice horses and riders. Keeper’s Cottage itself is an attractive and spacious home – the red-brick house has three bedrooms, a study, family room, drawing room, dining room and office. And there is planning permission for two more bedrooms and a sitting area. ‘It’s a really characterful house,’ says Tahley. ‘You always find new things, like a switch you didn’t know existed.’ Tahley has to cross only one quiet road and then she can go hacking for two hours and not see another. The only interruptions might be steering around a herd of deer. Yet this is Hertfordshire, and Keeper’s Cottage is close to the A10 and not far from the A1 and M25. On to a winner: Keeper's Cottage, near Great Munden, has seven stables and is on the market for £1.1million . As well as boasting seven stables, the family cottage has a tack room, paddock, Olympic-size manege (training area) and five-and-a-half acres of land to ride on . Keeper’s Cottage itself is an attractive and spacious home – the red-brick house has three bedrooms, a study, family room, drawing room (pictured), dining

Summary: England dressage rider is selling family cottage and stables for £1.1million . Charming home in Hertfordshire comes with an Olympic-size training area . As well as seven stables, it also has a paddock and 5.5 acres of land . 3-bed house has study, family room, drawing room, dining room and office .


Seafood caught by slave fishermen is ending up in supermarkets, restaurants and pet shops across America, an investigation has found. Burmese men are being kept in cages on a tiny Indonesian island and forced to fish - or risk being kicked, beaten and whipped with stingray tails. Seafood caught by the slaves is entering major supply networks in the US with tainted produce appearing in sushi, canned pet food and bags of frozen fish, it is claimed. Scroll down for video . Slaves are being locked up in cages on a tropical Indonesian island and forced to catch fish which ends up in US supply chains . Workers in Benjina, Indonesia, load fish onto a cargo ship bound for Thailand. Seafood caught by slaves mixes in with other fish at a number of sites in Thailand, including processing plants . The Associated Press says the men were brought to the village of Benjina through Thailand and the fish they are forced to catch is shipped back to Thailand before entering the global commerce stream. It claims tainted fish can wind up in the supply chains of some of America's major grocery stores, such as Kroger, Albertsons and Safeway; the nation's largest retailer, Wal-Mart; and the biggest food distributor, Sysco. It can also find its way into the supply chains of some of the most popular brands of canned pet food, including Fancy Feast, Meow Mix and Iams. There are also suggestions it can turn up as calamari at fine dining restaurants, as imitation crab in a California sushi roll or as packages of frozen snapper relabeled with store brands that land on dinner tables. In a year-long investigation, the AP interviewed more than 40 current and former slaves in Benjina. It charted the journey of a single large shipment of slave-caught seafood from the Indonesian village, including squid, snapper, grouper and shrimp, and tracked it by satellite to a Thai harbor. Upon its arrival, journalists followed trucks that loaded and drove the seafood over four nights to dozens of factories, cold storage plants and the country's biggest fish market. Captive: A security guard talks to detainees inside a cell at the compound of a fishing company in Benjina, Indonesia . Locked up: The men are forced to work 22-hour shifts or risk being kicked, beaten and whipped with stingray tails . Some fishermen, risking their lives, begged reporters for help. 'I want to go home. We all do,' one Burmese slave called out over the side of his boat, a cry repeated by many men. 'Our parents haven't heard from us for a long time, I'm sure they think we are dead.' Their catch mixes in with other fish at numerous sites in Thailand, including processing plants. US Customs records show that several of those Thai factories ship to America. They also ship to Europe and Asia, but the Associated Press traced shipments to the US, where trade records are public. The major corporations identified by AP declined interviews but issued statements that strongly condemned labor abuses. Many described their work with

Summary: Men from Burma are being forced to fish in Indonesia, investigation reveals . They face physical abuse including being whipped with toxic stingray tails . Seafood they catch then ends up in major supply networks across America . Slaves are locked up in cages in the Indonesian island village of Benjina .


Isaac Martinez took it in stride when he was shot during Wednesday's deadly Arizona rampage, posting online a series of selfies making light of his brush with death. Suspect Ryan Giroux was arrested in Mesa following an intense manhunt sparked by a shooting spree that left one person dead and five others injured yesterday morning. One of the victims was Martinez, a 20-year-old student at the East Valley Institute of Technology who works at the school-operated Bistro 13 restaurant. Scroll down for video . Bloody selfie: When Isaac Martinez, 20, was shot by a suspect in Wednesday's Mesa, Arizona, rampage, the first thing he did was reach for his phone and post a bloody selfie on Snapchat . Viral hit: The culinary student posted another photo from the hospital bed, and a friend later turned it into a funny meme . Matter-of-fact attitude: Martinez took to Facebook to let his friends know about what happened to him . Blow by blow: The EVIT student detailed the attempted carjacking, which left him wounded in the shoulder . Martinez was on his way to the eatery when Giroux allegedly confronted him in the parking lot and demanded his car. Martinez refused to hand over his keys, prompting the suspect to shoot him in the shoulder. Instead of calling 911, a wounded Martinez took to the social media app Snapchat, sharing a photo of himself in a white chef's coat spattered with blood. The caption stated matter of factly: 'I just got shot.' The Internet-savvy college student did not stop there and continued documenting his harrowing ordeal. After he was taken to a hospital to be treated for his gunshot wound, he shared another selfie, which shows him lying in bed bear-chested with a white dressing on his bloodied shoulder. A friend of Martinez’s even turned one of his hospital snapshots into a meme, accessorizing him with a painted-on cigarette and dark sunglasses, along with the caption: 'Thug Life.' After being released from the hospital, the 20-year-old culinary student offered his 1,200 friends an update on his condition, saying that the bullet struck him from behind and exited out of his collar area. Suspect caught: Police apprehended Ryan Giroux, 41, who is suspected of killing a man and injuring five others, among them Isaac Martinez. Giroux is an ex-convict with ties to white supremacist prison gangs . First blood: Police say Giroux killed a man and wounded two women at Tri City Inn at around 8.40am Wednesday . Tanya Ehrig, 27, cries for victims of a shooting as she holds her child Trinity in Mesa Wednesday . 'Any higher or lower it coulda hit a artery, or shatter my shoulder blade. It was a miracle hit,' he wrote. Martinez then proceeded to give a play-by-play of what happened in the parking lot of Bistro 13 shortly before 9am. The EVIT student explained that when Giroux pulled a gun on him during the attempted carjacking, Martinez started backing away while yelling at passersby to get down on the ground. After Grioux allegedly carjacked an EVIT teacher

Summary: Isaac Martinez, 20, was among six people who were shot in Mesa, Arizona, one of them fatally . Martinez took to Snapchat after a bullet struck him in the shoulder during attempted carjacking . He also posted photos from his hospital bed, later writing on Facebook he was lucky the bullet didn't hit an artery . Ryan Giroux, 41, was arrested by SWAT team in connection to shooting spree . A man was killed and two women were injured at Tri-City Inn . Suspect shot Martinez after he refused to give him his car keys and then carjacked a college instructor . Two more men were shot at two different apartment complexes .


We all have those days when nothing seems to go right and it appears it's the same for the animal kingdom too. In this case, a raccoon was seen having a string of bad luck after it was chased up a tree only to fall into a pond of cold water. The moment of misfortune occurred when the cute critter crept inside a lemur enclosure at the North Carolina Zoo. The inhabitants did not take well to their unwelcome guest and it was forced to take refuge in a nearby tree. After waiting for the coast to clear, the stripy creature then attempted to get higher but ended up losing its grip on the way down. It was then captured plunging into a pond below before clambering out looking rather bedraggled. Bemused zoo visitors then watched the raccoon shiver on the sidelines as it attempted to dry off in the springtime sun. Get out! A raccoon was chased away after it crept into a lemur enclosure at the North Carolina Zoo . Swift move: In a bid to escape, the striped critter scampered up a tree and settled in a branch . Going, going... After waiting for the coast to clear, the stripy creature then attempted to get higher but ended up losing its grip on the way down . Unrecognizable: The raccoon was then captured plunging into a pond below before clambering out looking rather bedraggled .

Summary: The moment of misfortune occurred when the cute critter snuck inside a lemur enclosure at the North Carolina Zoo .


It's a piece of jewellery that symbolises a historic victory for one of NRL's most beloved teams. But the rare, custom made 2014 South Sydney Rabbitohs premiership ring has stumped Northern Territory police after it was found amidst a drug raid. Officers who conducted a search of suspected Rebels Outlaw Motorcycle gang member Anthony Orrell's home near Darwin last month, allege they found the ring alongside various illegal drugs. One of 73 custom made 2014 South Sydney Rabbitohs premiership rings was found by police during a drug raid in Darwin . Suspected Rebels Outlaw Motorcycle gang member Anthony Orrell's (left) and his housemate Asher De Rouffignac (right), lived in the home that was raided by police and will face drug possession charges later this year . The 31-year-old is understood to have denied that the ring was stolen and his lawyer told the Darwin Magistrates Court on Thursday that he would not be commenting on its origin, the ABC reports. Only 73 of the $8,000 2014 South Sydney Rabbitohs premiership rings were produced, 20 of which were presented to the team and its officials while club owner Russell Crowe bought the other 53, the ABC reports. A police spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia that detectives had been in contact with NRL officials and the club to try and track down the owner of the ring. The NRL Integrity Unit is understood to have reported that all of the rings have been accounted for after the police request was put forward, according to News Corp. Police allege they found him in the possession of a trafficable amount of methamphetamine, MDMA and steroids as well as a non-trafficable amount of cannabis in Mr Orrell's (pictured) home . Police have been left stumped as to who the owner of the ring is. Mr Orrell has denied that the ring was stolen and his lawyer told the Darwin Magistrates Court on Thursday that he would not be commenting on its origin . 'NT Police do not know who the ring belongs to or how it came to be in Darwin and are keen to return the ring to its owner who may be unaware even that the ring is missing,' police have said. One ring was reported missing after being lost in Sydney Harbour by player Dylan Walker, however a statement from police said, 'NT Police and their NSW counterparts are satisfied with the explanation given by the owner of that ring'. Mr Orwell plans to plead guilty to three charges relating to steroids, but will contest five other charges, according to the ABC. Twenty of the $8,000 2014 South Sydney Rabbitohs premiership rings that were produced were presented to the team and its officials . Club owner Russell Crowe bought the remainder, however only one has been reported missing and police have said they 'are satisfied with the explanation given by the owner of that ring' Police allege they found him in the possession of a trafficable amount of methamphetamine, MDMA and steroids as well as a non-trafficable amount of cannabis. His housemate, 26-year-old former

Summary: Discovery stumped Northern Territory police who can't locate the owner . It was found in a raid of Suspected Rebels Outlaw Motorcycle gang member Anthony Orrell's home which he shares with Asher De Rouffignac . The duo were charged with drug possession and faced court on Thursday . Only 73 rings exist, 20 of which belong to the team and the remainder were bought by club owner Russell Crowe .


It’s a privilege reserved for a lucky few but now experts have revealed exactly who is getting on board when it comes to private jets. The spotlight has been shone on the industry's latest marketing statistics - identifying Americans as the most frequent flyers while the busiest route is between Moscow and Nice. Billionaire entrepreneurs, chief executives and A-list celebrities are amongst the exclusive clientele, found to be 80 per cent men. Top ten: Aviation experts NetJets, which has the largest private jet fleet in the world, has listed its top ten routes with passengers . High flyers: A NetJets Europe Phenom Jet 300 comes in to land at London City Airport. London features in three of the top 10 flights . Aviation provider NetJets - which has the largest private jet fleet in the world - announced the findings of the annual report for 2013. Users of the luxury crafts, which often boast private bedrooms, fine-dining facilities and the odd cinema, are typically private entrepreneurs, aged between 40 and 55. The aircraft provider said the United States remains the world’s leading private jet market with 60 per cent of global traffic starting and ending there. Popular routes include Moscow to Côte d’Azur, Miami to New York, New York to Los Angeles, New York to West Palm Beach and London to New York in the most recent data. Typical passengers: American tycoon Donald Trump with daughter Ivanka Trump onboard his private jet as they arrive at Aberdeen Airport last year. Aviation data found flyers are often private entrepreneurs . Lap of luxury: The inside a Global 6000 reveals why those who can afford it are increasingly turning to the pricey form of transport . Europe has the second-largest market for those wanting to avoid the queues, with about a quarter of the US, with Russia representing a significant portion of overall European demand. But Marine Eugene, executive director for NetJets Europe, said the United States was way out in front when it came to private air traffic. 1. Moscow - Nice/Côte d’Azur . 2. Miami - New York . 3. New York - Los Angeles . 4. New York - West Palm Beach . 5. London - New York . 6. London – Moscow . 7. London - Nice/Côte d’Azur . 8. Chicago - New York . 9. Houston - New York . 10. West Palm Beach - New York . 1. Nice/Cote D Azur – Teterboro (NY) 2. Maiquetia – Miami . 3. Dubai - London . 4. Pittsburgh – Teterboro (NY) 5. Houston - West Palm Beach . 6. Moscow - Tel Aviv . 7. Houston – Midland (Texas) 8. Lagos - London . 9. Austin - Houston . 10. Houston – Washington . She said US businessman were more inclined to use the private transportation as they were 'driven by access' with huge expanses to be covered, often requiring more than one connection. 'If you are a very busy businessman having to connect between flights for meetings, it can be difficult to get where you need to go and

Summary: More than eight in 10 passengers are men with most aged 40 to 55 . America dominates private flight market with 60 per cent of flights . Europe has second largest share with Russia enjoying large share . Businessman opting for convenient transport to close big deals .


A review into sexual abuse inside Australia's Nauru detention centre has found evidence of rape, sexual assault and guards trading marijuana for sexual favours from female detainees. The independent review by former integrity commissioner Philip Moss was released on Friday and has uncovered several dozen cases with guards possibly trading drugs for 'sexual favours' on the Pacific island nation. The 86-page report detailed allegations of indecent and physical assault, as well as sexual harassment, at the offshore processing centre. Scroll down for video . A review into sexual abuse inside Australia's Nauru detention centre (pictured) has found evidence of rape, sexual assault and guards trading marijuana for sexual favours from female detainees . The report states that one detainee, who was a mother of two, had asked for a longer shower to which a 'male security guard' agreed, under the condition that the could 'watch a girl or a boy having a shower.' Detainees had previously complained that two minute showers were not long enough and had requested four minute showers instead. However when one woman asked if she could turn the water back on to wash shampoo out of her eyes, it's alleged in the review that a male guard said he would give her more time, if she showed him her naked body. The review also states that they have been made aware of two specific allegations of rape at the centre . The independent review by former integrity commissioner Philip Moss was released on Friday and has uncovered several dozen cases with guards possibly trading drugs for 'sexual favours' on the Pacific island nation . One rape happened in a woman's tent. She subsequently asked for the incident to be kept quiet for fear of retaliation from other detainees. She then changed her mind and asked for police to investigate. The report states that the Nauruan Government then granted refugee status to the alleged perpetrator and he is now settled in the Nuaruan community. The second female detainee reported that she had been raped by a 'contract service provider staff member'. She also did not report the incident due to cultural and religious reasons. In another instance, a female detainee told the review that a guard had allegedly offered to give her friend chewing gum and a lollipop if she allowed him to see her naked. The 86-page report detailed allegations of indecent and physical assault, as well as sexual harassment, at the offshore processing centre . On another occasion two female detainees recounted a time when a driver and his assistant turned the vehicle's headlights off and propositioned the women with an offer of cigarettes and chewing gum. One transferee told the review that women in the camp could offer sexual favours in return for marijuana. 'Because they (the transferees) are suffering great depression here, and they feel relieved when they smoke the marijuana, the officers have made them addicted for their own reasons,' the detainee said. 'Because the women do not get paid here, so what they need to obtain,they only have to offer sexual - fulfil

Summary: A new report has found evidence of abuse at Nauru detention centre . Two allegations of rape were lodged involving Nauru guards . Sexual abuse and sexual favours were also documented in the report . A detainee said the women fulfil the needs of men to receive drugs . Mr Abbott was initially unphased by report saying things 'aren't perfect' Labor has criticised the government, calling them a 'disgrace'


Despite a late rally from Ryan LaFlare in the fifth round, Demian Maia looked completely dominant on his way to a unanimous victory in the main event in Rio on Saturday night. The Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt got the American wrestler to the ground in each round and underlined his dominance by establishing the mount position in all but the final round. Threatening to finish with an arm triangle in the second and again in the fourth round, LaFlare's ability to stay in the competition nearly won him the fight as he managed to turn the tables on the Brazilian in the final act. The American welterweight came out all guns blazing in the fifth and caught a visibly tiring Maia with some big shots to the body that forced the Brazilian to pull guard in attempt to stop LaFlare's assault in the striking department. Such was Maia's reluctance to trade with LaFlare that referee John McCarthy took a point from the veteran as he flopped to his back in the last seconds of the contest. Demian Maia of Brazil is announced the winner after defeating Ryan LaFlare of the USA . Taking the point away had little or no impact on the judges' scorecards in what was otherwise a one-sided affair. Speaking after the bout, Maia claimed that the fans had been his inspiration during his 'tough' camp, having only returned after battling a recent bone infection. 'First of all I have to thank everybody who stayed up late and came out here to watch the fight,' Maia told the crowd through a translator in the Ginásio do Maracanãzinho. 'I was out for three months, I had a serious infection so I had a very tough camp and I came in and fought a guy who was undefeated, a very tough fighter. The public, the fans, they were my motivation.' Asked who he would like to face next, Maia wasn't specific when it came to names but declared interest in another main event or co-main event slot in the future. Ryan LaFlare of the USA kicks Brazilian Demian Maia in their welterweight bout in Rio de Janeiro . Maia manages to pin down LaFlare during his comprehensive victory in Rio on Saturday night . The Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt celebrates his win having got the American wrestler to the ground each round . He said: 'I'd like to have another good fight, maybe a co-main event or another main event. I was just really happy to come out here and fight in the birthplace of jiujitsu. Helio Gracie, Carlos Gracie and a lot of to jiu jitsu guys have fought here, so it's an honour to fight here.' Meanwhile in the co-main event, Erick Silva banked his sixth UFC first round finish after an exciting fire fight with UFC veteran Josh Koscheck. With both fighters throwing caution to the wind during the bout, Silva managed to get Koscheck's attention with a straight left hand just shy of the three-minute mark. As Koscheck attempted to close the distance, Silva cleverly

Summary: Grappling master class leads to decision win for Maia in Rio . Despite a late rally from LaFlare and a point being taken away from Maia, the Brazilian still won comfortably . One of UFC's top grappling proponents, Maia claimed he was honoured to have fought in 'the birthplace of jiu jitsu' Erick Silva made it five losses on the bounce for veteran Josh Koscheck as the Brazilian banked his sixth first round under the UFC banner .


When Western explorers first discovered set eyes on animals in far-flung locations, artists had the difficult job of depicting them from their exotic descriptions. Now these paintings, including one of a scaly rhino with horns on its back, are among the works going on display at an exhibition entitled ‘Strange Creatures’. The show will examine the history of animal representations and how art was used to bring newly discovered creatures into the public eye, especially before the days of zoos, the television and the internet. Researchers’ stories include medieval accounts of exotic creatures and art from the ages of exploration. This is a copy of Dürer's rhino, made in 1558, which was based on a written description. It has fantastical armour and a strange shoulder horn, and became an enduring image of rhinos for Europeans . The images, which was picked by palaeontologists, historians of science and exploration and art experts, will be go on display at the Grant Museum of Zoology at University College London. Researchers’ stories include medieval accounts of exotic creatures, art from the ages of exploration and empire, sailors who faked ‘dragon’ specimens by manipulating dried fish and even contemporary knitted craft taxidermy. For the dragons, sailors would cut rays and skates in a certain way, and then dry them out. This created specimens that were then sold as dragons and angels, Grant Museum Manager Jack Ashby who curated Strange Creatures, told MailOnline. 'Naturalists drew these creatures for engravings in their books, which others would copy. 'Each time, the artist might embellish the picture to make it more dragon-like, and soon books appeared to show genuine specimens of dragons. They were called “Jenny Hanivers”. 'We have engravings of them reproduced in the exhibition.' The show centres upon George Stubbs’ painting of a kangaroo, which was created following Captain Cook’s first Pacific ‘Voyage of Discovery’. It is Europe’s first painting of an Australian animal and became the archetype for how people imagined this iconic species for decades, including its over-sized tail. Stubbs, who had never seen a kangaroo, based his painting on an inflated skin, skull, written descriptions and sketches, without ever having seen the animal himself. This trunked elephant is taken from a 13th century manuscript engraving drawn in 1241 before the artist, Matthew Paris, had seen one. It seems to show people using the animal as transport while they play music . Two works by 18th century painter, George Stubbs, were saved for the nation in 2013. They included what is thought to be the first depiction of a kangaroo in Western art. The National Maritime Museum bought the paintings after a substantial donation from a shipping magnate. The paintings were commissioned after Captain Cook's first voyage on Endeavour. Stubbs used sketches and specimens to paint the animals in the UK, which he had not seen in the flesh. The painting was saved for the nation by the National Maritime Museum. The exhibition includes a number of animal artworks created by people who had never seen the creature in the flesh, such as a 16th century copy

Summary: Paintings of strange animals will go on show at the Grant Museum of Zoology at University College London from March 16 . They include George Stubbs’ painting of a kangaroo with tiny arms . Animal artworks created by people who had never seen the creature in the flesh, such as rhinos and lions, will also go on show . Such images were used to bring newly discovered animals into the public .


A five-year-old boy who went missing in Virginia last weekend has been found dead. Noah Thomas's mother last saw her son sat in their living room in Dublin, VA, watching cartoons at 9am on Sunday. But after an hour-long nap, she woke to find the back door open and Noah gone. On Thursday, after an FBI-backed search that spanned five days, the Pulaski Sheriff's Office confirmed the child's body was found in a septic tank near the family home. Nobody is in custody. Tragic: Noah Thomas, five, was last seen watching cartoons on Sunday morning at home in Dublin, Virginia. Police confirmed his body was found in a septic tank near the family home on Thursday afternoon . Search crews have looked around the boy's house. His mother could not find him after she woke up at 10 . Police and more than 100 volunteers who signed up to look for Noah in the small town had covered about 3.3 square miles by Monday after the 60lb red-headed boy was reported missing. Pulaski County Sheriff Jim Davis said that authorities have no evidence of foul play in his disappearance, and that the family has cooperated with authorities. Investigators said search dogs stopped near the road near Noah's house, which is 'never typical'. No suspicious vehicles were seen in the area. Pulaski County Sheriff Jim Davis said the FBI and Virginia State Police became involved in the search . Investigators said search dogs stopped near the road near Noah's house, which is 'never typical' Crews used helicopters in the search in the area, which is mostly residential with farmland and a woods by the boy's house. Authorities were debating draining the river nearby despite expressing near-certainty that Noah did not fall in and drown. His mother, who called police at 11am after searching for her child, said that the boy was a cautious child and had no history of running away. Noah's parents were scheduled to make a statement on Monday afternoon, but their statement was delayed. The area near the boys house includes a small woods and a pond .

Summary: Noah Thomas, 5, from Dublin, Virginia, was last seen on Sunday at 9am . Mother went back to sleep, child was missing at 10am when she woke up . After FBI search, Noah's body was found in septic tank on Thursday . No suspects have yet been identified .


A one-year-old baby died after being crushed by bricks outside his family home when his father reversed his pick-up truck into a wall. Amaan Yaseen suffered serious head injuries after heavy bricks crumbled down on top of him as he played outside the semi-detached home in Stetchford, Birmingham, yesterday afternoon. Witnesses said they saw the 19-month old lying in a pool of blood on the pavement after the crash and his distraught father stood over him 'crying his eyes out'. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, Amaan was pronounced dead at the scene. Today, the family paid tribute to their 'lovely little boy' and said it was 'obviously a very difficult time'. Speaking on their behalf, family friend Mohammed Hafeez said: 'His father was driving the vehicle. This was an accidental and tragic death.' Floral tributes have been left at the scene of the incident in Birmingham where one-year-old Amaan Yaseen died after a pick-up truck - driven by his father - reversed into a wall which then collapsed on him . Amaan suffered a serious head injury and died outside a semi-detached home in Stetchford, Birmingham. The pick-up truck (pictured) reversed into the family's wall which caused it to collapse on top of the youngster . Addressing the media, family friend Mohammad Hafeez (pictured) read a statement out on behalf of the family outside the home today. He said: 'His parents are devastated and shocked. Amaan was a lovely little boy' Floral tributes and teddy bears have been placed outside the family's home in the quiet residential suburb, which has been left stunned by the tragedy. Speaking from outside the property today, Mr Hafeez read out a statement on behalf of the family which paid tribute to Amaan. He said: 'At about 5pm last night, the Yaseen family suffered a tragic loss. 'A member of the family was parking a heavy goods vehicle when it collided with a wall and bricks fell onto Amaan Yaseen, who was only 19-months-old. 'Despite efforts to resuscitate him by paramedics, Amaan died at the scene. 'His parents are devastated and shocked. Amaan was a lovely little boy who brought a lot of joy and happiness to his entire family, especially his parents. 'He will be deeply missed. 'Amaan's family would like to thank West Midlands Ambulance service and West Midlands Police. 'It is very traumatic for Amaan's parents to have to go through. 'His father was driving the vehicle at the time. He is obviously and understandably very distraught and upset about it. 'This is obviously a very difficult time for the family. This was an accidental and tragic death.' Roy Ives, 70, from Kitts Green, Birmingham, was walking home at about 4.50pm when he saw the incident. The carer described it as a 'scene of devastation'. He said: 'It was horrendous. There was two big plots of bricks, one was 12ft high and a smaller one. 'I must have missed it by seconds. 'The driver had started to back up and hit the bricks because you could see the lorry was blocking the slip-road

Summary: Amaan Yaseen, aged one, died after being crushed under stack of bricks . He had been playing in the front of his home when the tragedy happened . His father was driving the pick-up truck that reversed into wall yesterday . Amaan suffered a serious head injury and died at the scene in Birmingham . Neighbours said they saw driver 'crying his eyes out' after the horror crash . In a statement today, the family said: 'His father was driving the vehicle. It is obviously a very difficult time. This was an accidental and tragic death'


Martin Brundle believes Lewis Hamilton will be classed alongside his boyhood hero Ayrton Senna in the pantheon of all-time Formula One greats should he claim his third world championship. Hamilton enters the new campaign, which gets underway in Australia on Sunday, as the favourite to defend the crown he clinched so dramatically at the season finale in Abu Dhabi last year. Speaking at Mercedes headquarters in Brackley last week, Hamilton spoke of his motivation to emulate Senna by winning a third world title. Lewis Hamilton could become an all-time Formula One great if he secures a third world championship . Hamilton wants to emulate boyhood hero Aryton Senna and Martin Brundle said he could with another title . Hamilton (centre) with F1 legend Stewart (left) and Prince Harry in 2011 when he was with McLaren . And Brundle believes the 30-year-old Briton must be considered in the same bracket as the great Brazilian, and Sir Jackie Stewart, also a thrice-world champion, should he defend his title in 2015. 'If Lewis had finished his career with one championship it would have been a travesty, but if he wins a third he is up there with Sir Jackie Stewart and Ayrton Senna', said Brundle, a veteran of 156 grands prix. 'He becomes one of the all-time greats.' Hamilton and team-mate Nico Rosberg are expected to renew their battle for the championship with Mercedes the class of the field in pre-season testing. The Silver Arrows, winners of 16 of the 19 races last year, boasted more mileage than any of their rivals over the winter, with the apparent pace to match. The Silver Arrows won 16 of the 19 races last year and boasted more mileage than of their rivals over winter . Hamilton and team-mate Nico Rosberg (left) will renew their battle for the championship in Melbourne . But Hamilton's preparations for the new term have been hampered by his very public break-up from girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger, the popstar singer who was in Abu Dhabi to celebrate his title triumph last year. Brundle however, doesn't expect Hamilton's off-track issues to trouble him as it has appeared to do so in the past. 'I think he will be in a better place. I sense he is hungry and I think the Nicole thing happened a lot time before it became public,' said Brundle. Hamilton's preparations were hampered by his public split from Nicole Scherzinger, who was in Abu Dhabi to celebrate his second championship victory with Hamilton . Brundle doesn't believe Hamilton's off-track issues will be a problem - 'I think he will be in a better place' 'There is no doubt about it, that he wears his heart on his sleeve and he very open about that, but his speed and his skill are so great he just drives through that. 'He has got to win consecutive championships which is always perceived to be particularly difficult, but he is going to have a dominant car again, so it is Nico Rosberg who he has got to race. 'Lewis was unlucky with reliability last year

Summary: Lewis Hamilton said he wanted to emulate his boyhood hero Ayrton Senna . Martin Brundle said a third title would place him among F1's all-time greats . Brundle said another win puts Hamilton with Senna and Sir Jackie Stewart . He doesn't believe public split with Nicole Scherzinger will be a problem .