Militants fighting for the Islamic State terror group in northern Syria have mysteriously released 19 Christians hostages, local activists have revealed. The members of Christian Assyrian community were among 220 people kidnapped by jihadis from a string of villages along the Khabur River in Hassakeh province last week. The terrorists gave no explanation for why they had chosen to free the 19 men and three women, who were packed on a bus in the ISIS-held town of Shaddadeh, and arrived safely at the Church of the Virgin Mary in the nearby city of Hassakeh yesterday afternoon. The news provided a modicum of relief to a Christian Assyrian community that has been devastated by the abductions. But fears remain over the fate of the hundreds still held captive. The unexplained release is reminiscent of ISIS' freeing of 200 elderly Yazidi community members near Kirkuk in Iraq in January, which came after the hostages had been held for several months. Free: Members of Christian Assyrian community embrace their relatives after being released by ISIS . Safe: 19 men and three women were packed on a bus in the ISIS-held town of Shaddadeh and arrived safely at the Church of the Virgin Mary in the nearby city of Hassakeh yesterday afternoon . Release at last: News of the release provided a modicum of relief to a Christian Assyrian community that has been devastated by the abductions. But fears remain over the fate of the hundreds still held captive . Captured: The Assyrian Human Rights Network reported the release of the 19 Christians and later published these photographs on its Facebook page . It is not immediately clear why the Islamic State group freed these captives but not more than 200 others . Both Bashir Saedi, a senior official in the Assyrian Democratic Organization, and the Assyrian Human Rights Network reported the release of the 19 Christians. The later published photographs on its Facebook page that it said were taken in Hassakeh and appeared to show a crowd of people dressed in winter coats greeting the returnees. The photos appeared genuine, according to the Associated Press news agency. It was not immediately clear why the Islamic State group freed these captives. Saedi said all those released were around 50 years of age or older, which suggests age might have been a factor. Bashir Saedi, a senior official in the Assyrian Democratic Organization, said all those released were around 50 years of age or older, which suggests age might have been a factor . The Assyrian Human Rights Network, meanwhile, said the captives had been ordered released by a Shariah court after paying an unspecified amount of money levied as a tax on non-Muslims . The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights also said a Shariah court had ruled the captives be freed, but the reasoning behind the decision was unknown . Similar: The unexplained release is reminiscent of ISIS' freeing of 200 elderly Yazidi community members near Kirkuk in Iraq in January (pictured), which came after the hostages had been held for several months . The

Summary: Members of Syria's Christian Assyrian community were released yesterday . They were among 220 people kidnapped by jihadis in Hassakeh last week . Terrorists gave no explanation for release of the 19 men and three women . There is still concern for more than 200 hostages still held by ISIS militants .


Gaffe: Broadcaster John Inverdale, pictured, excused his foul language as a 'slip of the tongue' BBC presenter John Inverdale was forced to apologise after swearing during radio coverage of the Cheltenham Festival. Speaking on BBC 5 Live, the veteran broadcaster accidentally said 'rose-c***ed' glasses when reflecting on the career of former jockey John Francome. He quickly corrected himself and apologised before explaining it had been a 'slip of the tongue'. Inverdale made the embarrassing gaffe while interviewing Francome and rising racing star Lizzie Kelly earlier today. Francome, who became a racing pundit after retiring from the sport, said: 'You get wet, you're mucking out, and it's hard work. 'But through all of that it's a way of life that most of them wouldn't swap, a lot of people go off and do other things and then come back to it.' To which Inverdale replied: 'This is looking at it through rose-c***ed, rose-tinted glasses from the past... I apologise there for a slip of the tongue, but Lizzie your love of the sport just shines through.' Kelly, who has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the last 12 months, struggled not to laugh as she said: Oh yeah, because, as I've said it's very important to love it or you wouldn't do it otherwise.' It is not the first time that Inverdale's language has landed him in trouble. He made headlines last year when he said 't**t' during an interview with former tennis World No. 1 tennis star Jim Courier during French Open coverage. Speaking to Courier about Twitter, Inverdale said: 'Did you know the past participle of tweeting was t**t?' He quickly corrected himself, saying: 'Was twit'. On-air: Inverdale was speaking to former jockey John Francome (left) and racing star Lizzie Kelly (right) Coverage: The veteran broadcaster was covering the Cheltenham Festival, pictured today, for BBC 5 Live . And in 2013 the broadcaster faced public criticism when he said that Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli was 'never going to be a looker' during coverage of the tournament. Inverdale sparked a furore when he made the comment about the appearance of the French player, who had just won the ladies' final. Speaking the following year, Inverdale said that he knew that he had committed a gaffe but that his BBC training meant that he did not say sorry. A BBC spokeswoman said: 'It was a slip of the tongue and John apologised immediately afterwards.' Headlines: Inverdale sparked a furore in 2013 when he said that Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli was 'never going to be a looker', shortly after the French player won the ladies' final (pictured above)

Summary: John Inverdale was interviewing former jockey John Francome live on-air . Veteran broadcaster referred to 'rose-c***ed' instead of rose-tinted glasses . He quickly corrected himself and explained gaffe as a 'slip of the tongue' Sparked furore in 2013 when he said Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli was 'never going to be a looker' during coverage of the tournament .


Hillary Rodham Clinton's silence on the email controversy swirling around her is getting louder by the day. On Monday, the potential 2016 Democratic presidential candidate ignored the issue at a forum while a second Democratic senator urged her to speak out – and predicted she will – about her decision to conduct business while secretary of state in a private email account. Republicans are ramping up their attention on the issue. At the White House, spokesman Josh Earnest said President Barack Obama indeed knew she was using a nongovernment account during her tenure. Obama had indicated earlier that he only learned of that from recent news reports. EMAILS? WHAT EMAILS? Hillary Clinton didn't address her growing email scandal on Monday as she spoke about global progress on the role of women . SCRIPTED: When Melinda Gates (left), Chelsea Clinton (center) and Hillary Rodham Clinton (right) participated Monday in the unveiling of a Clinton Foundation report on women's rights, nothing was left to chance . HE'LL HANDLE IT: White House press secretary Josh Earnest said Monday during his press briefing that President Obama exchanged emails with Hillary Clinton at her private, non-government email address . Earnest said the president actually learned from those news reports of Clinton's privately run email server, but was familiar with her private account earlier because the two had exchanged emails when she was in office. Obama did not know at the time that she was using private email exclusively, Earnest said. Clinton spoke at a carefully choreographed two-hour event involving her No Ceilings project at the Clinton Foundation, highlighting economic and educational opportunities for women and girls. She took no questions. When she sat down to lead more informal conversations with invited speakers, participants appeared to be reading from teleprompters. Clinton is under scrutiny over whether she fully complied with federal laws requiring government officials to preserve written communications involving official business. NODS APPROVINGLY: Former US President Bill Clinton, center, watched from the audience during the 'No Celings' event in New York . Democrats have defended her but Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California made waves Sunday when she urged Clinton to offer a detailed explanation. 'From this point on, the silence is going to hurt her,' Feinstein said. On Monday, Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota said Clinton will probably address the matter – and should. 'I think that you're going to hear something from Secretary Clinton this week,' she said on MSNBC. 'I'm fairly certain it will be soon. I think that's very important.' Last week, Clinton said in a Twitter message that she wanted her emails released by the State Department as soon as possible – but did not address why she does not put them out herself immediately. Clinton's spokesmen and the State Department have said she never received or transmitted classified information on her private email account, in which case there would be no concerns that disclosure of her messages could compromise national security. The State Department is reviewing 55,000 pages of emails that she has turned over and Republicans in Congress have

Summary: The White House now says Obama exchanged emails with Clinton at her private, non-government email address while she led State Department . Tightly controlled even didn't provide any unscripted moments . Clinton took no questions frmo the audience . Invited speakers could engage her in conversation but read their comments aloud from teleprompters .


A group of buskers have drowned out an anti-gay preacher during Mardi Gras by singing Girls Just Wanna Have Fun in front of a cheering crowd. The preacher stood on a step ladder with his Bible in Sydney's Pitt Street Mall on Saturday afternoon ahead of the city's Mardi Gras parade. Axel Winter, 24, was scheduled to start busking just as the preacher launched a tirade of abuse towards gay men and women over a microphone. Scroll down for video . The preacher stood on a step ladder in Sydney's Pitt Street Mall on Saturday afternoon ahead of the city's Mardi Gras parade before a group of buskers started to drown him out . 'Before I could look up, people were surrounding him and few of them were happy,' the musician told Daily Mail Australia. According to Mr Winter, the hateful messages quickly became aggressive and soon started to cause a lot of tension in the crowd. 'It was Mardi Gras - not only a day to celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights, but also equality and unity towards all people,' he said. Mr Winter and several other buskers - Jarne, Joe, Mex and Ollie - grabbed their equipment and set up their loudspeakers right behind the preacher in a bid to drown him out. The group of buskers grabbed their equipment and set up behind the preacher in a bid to drown out his hateful anti-gay messages ahead of the Mardi Gras parade . The group of buskers were filmed belting out Cyndi Lauper's Girls Just Wanna Have Fun as the preacher continued to yell his opinions across the shopping mall . 'We turned on the speaker and told the crowd that feeding this guy's hatred just shows him what he wants to see. 'Then we sang songs about love and equality and the crowd began to ignore the man.' The group of buskers were filmed belting out Cyndi Lauper's Girls Just Wanna Have Fun as the preacher continued to yell his opinions across the shopping mall. The crowd cheered and sang along with the buskers eventually forcing the preacher to leave. The crowd cheered and sang along with the buskers eventually forcing the preacher to leave . When the buskers turned out their speaker, they told the crowd that feeding the preacher's hatred was just what he wanted to see . 'The world is becoming equal... I'm so proud of this city for what it did. That man was entitled to freedom of speech, but hateful words and singling out certain people is not okay,' Axel said. The singer, who regularly busks in Pitt Street Mall, said he grew up in foster care surrounded by Christian families. 'My whole life until I was 11, I was told that homosexuals are "the devil's work" and it's a "sin". But I evaluated it for myself and found that they're human - they're made to be the way they are, and that's absolutely okay,' he said. 'Whether you're gay, transgender or even just confused, you're still my friend.' Axel Winter, 24, regularly

Summary: Man was yelling anti-gay opinions in Sydney's Pitt Street Mall on Saturday . It took place just a few hours before the city's popular Mardi Gras parade . Buskers set up equipment behind preacher in a bid to drown him out . They were filmed belting out Cyndi Lauper's Girls Just Wanna Have Fun . Crowd cheered and sang along before preacher eventually gave up .


A Los Angeles attorney and single mom who is battling terminal lung cancer that has spread to her brain is launching a campaign for the right to end her own life, in a case that echoes that of Brittany Maynard. Terminal: Christy O'Donnell, 46, is battling lung and brain cancer and now fighting to die with dignity . Christy O'Donnell, a former police officer, says she has exhausted all her medical options in her battle against Stage IV lung adenocarcinoma, which has masticated into a golf ball-sized tumor in her brain. Despite surviving the six months life expectancy she was given upon being diagnosed last June, the 46-year-old has been told her death will be painful, as her lungs continue to fill with fluid that will inevitably drown her. 'I think it's a terrible injustice that I don't have the choice to die in the manner I want to and instead that I'm forced to very likely die in protracted pain and I might even die alone,' O'Donnell told People magazine in a new feature. O'Donnell is now using what time she has left to support a Death with Dignity law in California, having been inspired by Maynard, the 29-year-old California woman who moved to Oregon to take her own life last year, ending a long battle with brain cancer. O'Donnell says she wants to be able to do the same in the bed of her home in Valencia, with her 20-year-old daughter, Bailey Donorovich, holding her hand. She says her greatest fear is that her daughter will come home one day and find her mother dead. O'Donnell said she went to the doctors last year after waking up one morning and not being able to read properly. A big book worm, she had been reading before going to bed the night before, only to wake and hardly make out the letters of some words. She had her eyes checked, but the results came back fine. O'Donnell then called her physician and explain what happened, and the doctor told her to immediately go to the emergency room. Legacy: Brittany Maynard, 29, moved from California to Oregon - one of five U.S. states where terminally ill patients are legally allowed to kill themselves - to take her own life in November . An MRI and some other tests confirmed her shocking diagnosis. 'Bailey grabbed my hand and I just started crying and said, ''I'm so sorry'',' O'Donnell told People. 'What I was really saying was, ''I'm so sorry I'm going to die and leave you without a mom''.' O'Donnell underwent chemotherapy and has taken part in numerous clinical trials. However her prognosis has not changed. 'There is not anything medically we have not explored,' O'Donnell said. 'So it is not like I haven't exhausted all my options. My opinion is an informed one.' Doctors say the tumor in O'Donnell's lungs causes fluid to build up. She will soon have to undergo a painful procedure to empty the fluid, however it will fill up again almost immediately. 'There's a good likelihood (my daughter) will

Summary: Christy O'Donnell, 46, diagnosed with Stage IV lung adenocarcinoma in June and given six months to live . She has undergone chemotherapy and exhausted other medical options . Eventually she will drown in her own lung fluid, doctors say . O'Donnell wants to end her life at home in Valencia, California . Inspire by Brittany Maynard, she has joined the campaign to pass a right-to-die bill in the state . Maynard moved to Oregon in order to take her own life in November .


A family of 12 siblings with a combined age of more than 1,000 years have officially been named the oldest in the world. The Tweed family - comprising seven brothers and five sisters - are aged between 76 and 95 became Guinness World Record holders yesterday, confirming their place in the history books. Between them, they have 33 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren, and live across the UK. Scroll down for video . The Tweed family have been named the world's oldest family with a combined age of 1,019 years, 336 days. L-R: Front row: Ralph, Reginald, Elsie, Robert, Noel, Eric. Back row: Eunice, Phyllis, Valerie, Malcolm, Ronnie . The brothers and sisters are: Elsie, 95, Reginald, 92, Robert, 91, Cynthia, 89, Ralph, 87, Noel, 85, Eric, 83, Ronald, 82, Malcolm, 81, Valerie, 79, Phyllis, 78, and Eunice 76. A grainy black-and-white photo taken in 1939 shows the siblings in the back garden of their three-bedroom council house with parents Flo and Percy. Brewery drayman Percy and barmaid Flo brought up their large family in Coventry and had a staggering 16 children in 21 years. The siblings grew up in Coventry with four others who have now died L-R: Phyllis, Valerie, Ronnie, Noel, Eric, Ralph, Cynthia, Jessie, Robert, Reginald, Julia, Elsie, Joseph and Eunice, with mum Florence and dad Percy . Four of the siblings have since died and some of the rest have moved further afield, living in Wolverhampton, Leicester, and Wales. The Tweed's world record for the oldest family was officially dated on November 25 last year when their combined ages totalled 1,019 years and 336 days (a combination of their years and additional days). The third youngest child Valerie McCaffrey, 79, received an official certificate from Guinness World Records this week confirming the family's remarkable achievement. The retired telephonist, who lives in Coventry with her husband Walter, 83, says that the achievement had been a long-time coming. The third youngest child Valerie McCaffrey (pictured) was presented with certificate from the Guinness Book of World Records this week following the record being announced in November last year . 'It took over a year for the record to come through. 'They need proof of everything so I was going to and from the registry office to get birth certificates and marriage certificates. 'My son Daniel also had to help with all the computer side of things.' However, Valerie added that when they were finally awarded their certificate it had been well worth the wait. Valerie puts her mother's constant pregnancy down to a lack of television when they were younger . 'Everyone was delighted when it was confirmed and we couldn't wait for the certificates to come. 'When they arrived we were all very excited, they will definitely be going up as pride of place in our houses. 'It is incredible to think we are the oldest family in the world. I knew we were a big family but to be over 1,000 years old is a remarkable achievement.' The 12 siblings remain close and still meet up every year

Summary: The Tweed family of 12 siblings have a combined age of nearly 1,020 years . They were presented with their official certificate from the Guinness Book of World Records this week after the record was announced in November . There were an addition four siblings who died before the record .


Oil-rich Kazakhstan is considering a bid to host the 2026 World Cup. The country is already bidding against Beijing to host the 2022 Winter Olympics in Almaty and is now in discussions over a possible bid for the World Cup four years later. Kazakhstan FA president Yerlan Kozhagapanov said in French newspaper L'Equipe: 'We are discussing this issue with the government of my country to assess what are our chances. Kazakhstan, who play their home games at the Astana Arena, are considering a bid to host the 2026 World Cup . FIFA President Sepp Blatter announces that Qatar will be hosting the 2022 World Cup in 2010 . 'Our country is developing rapidly, our economy is growing, so why not? We want to organise the winter (Olympic) Games in 2022, and we plan to engage in the race for the organisation of the World Cup 2026.' Kazakhstan, which has a population of 17million, is part of the UEFA confederation which may prove a stumbling block for 2026. Asian confederation countries will be excluded from bidding as Qatar is hosting the 2022 tournament, and it may be that European countries are also excluded as Russia is hosting 2018. FIFA's executive committee will decide on the 2026 bidding rules on May 30, and the 209 associations will vote at the FIFA Congress in May 2017 in Kuala Lumpur. The United States is the early favourite to be named as host nation. Kazakhstan, which has a population of 17million, also plan to host the Winter Olympics in 2022 .

Summary: Kazakhstan FA president Yerlan Kozhagapanov confirms plans . Oil-rich nation are bidding against Beijing to host 2022 Winter Olympics . Kazakhstan play home games at the Astana Arena .


Even though Will Ferrell took the field during an MLB spring training stunt which benefited cancer research, legendary Oakland Raiders coach John Madden apparently didn't think the actor was staying very classy. As part of a new HBO special from Funny Or Die which is dedicated to the fight against cancer, Ferrell, 47, suited up for ten teams - including the Oakland Athletics - and played all nine positions on the baseball diamond during games in the Cactus League in Arizona on Thursday. When Madden, 78, was asked about the stunt, he said it showed a 'lack of respect'. Scroll down for video . As part of a Funny Or Die special supporting the fight against cancer, Ferrell, 47, suited up for ten MLB teams . The veteran actor played every position on the diamond and also took some swings as a designated hitter . Madden, 78, is probably best known for the football video game franchise from EA Sports that bears his name . The NFL legend called in to KCBS before Ferrell took the field with the A's to discuss the stunt. Madden said: 'I hate it. 'That's a lack of respect for the game and for what players have to do to get where they are.' In addition to the A's, Ferrell 'played' for the Mariners, Angels, Cubs, D'Backs, Reds, White Sox, Giants, Dodgers and Padres. The Super Bowl-winning coach, who is probably best known for the football video game franchise which bears his name, further explained that when he was coaching in Oakland, Golden State Warriors small forward Rick Barry said he wanted to practice with the Raiders during training camp. In addition to the A's, Ferrell 'played' for nine teams including the Angels, Cubs, D'Backs, Giants and Dodgers . When Ferrell suited up with the Oakland A's, he was playing shortstop and hitting out of the No. 5 hole . The spring training stunt happened on the field during games in the Cactus League in Arizona on Thursday . Madden claimed he told his guys to flatten the NBA star. He said: 'I'm in training camp in Santa Rosa. Rick Barry comes walking by and he was playing for the Warriors at that time. 'He was a friend of Al Davis' and he said he was going to go in and suit up and go out on the field and practice, to fool Al. 'I swear this is true. 'Jack Tatum and George Atkinson walked by and I said, "Look, if this guy comes out on the field, he's live bait and I want you to go after him the way you would go after any other player that plays on another team.'" After the stunt, Ferrell's spring training statistics from the day were posted on baseball-reference.com . Ferrell, the Manimal, is listed 11 times under the March 12, 2015, transactions section of baseball reference . After the stunt, Ferrell's spring training statistics were posted on baseball-reference.com. Ferrell is listed 11 times under the March 12, 2015, transactions section of baseball reference. Among the notable listings for

Summary: Ferrell, 47, took the field for ten MLB teams and played all nine positions . Stunt was part of a Funny Or Die special dedicated to fight against cancer . Ex-Oakland Raiders coach said actor lacked respect for players and game . Madden once told his team to take out an NBA player during training camp .


Scottish Championship side Alloa Athletic have pulled off a coup with the shock signing of former English Premier League star Michael Chopra. The former Newcastle, Sunderland and Cardiff forward was most recently contracted to Indian side Kerala Blasters, and had been training with Port Vale. But managerless minnows Alloa – who play on a plastic pitch at 3100-capacity Indodrill Stadium – have announced they had signed the 31-year-old until the end of the season, subject to international clearance. Michael Chopra (left) poses with Alloa Athletic caretaker manager Paddy Connolly at Ibrox on Tuesday . The 31-year-old joined Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League in August but failed to score for them . Chopra takes to the pitch ahead of his side's Scottish Championship match with Rangers . Chopra was named among the substitutes for Alloa's game with Rangers on Tuesday night . Chopra poses with the shirt after signing with Alloa Athletic until end of the season . The well travelled forward has played for clubs including Blackpool (above), Sunderland and Ipswich . Alloa, who are known as the Wasps, face Rangers on Tuesday night in the Championship and the club are hoping international clearance will be received in time for Chopra to make his debut at Ibrox. The Clackmannanshire club moved for Chopra after their head of recruitment, Lee Ebden, became aware of the striker's availability after he left cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's football club in India . Caretaker boss Paddy Connolly, filling the dugout after boss Barry Smith quit, was thrilled with the capture and reckons Chopra's experience could be vital for the Wasps in their fight for Championship survival. 'We are delighted to bring someone of Michael's pedigree into the club,' Connolly told the Alloa Advertiser. Chopra celebrates after scoring a goal for Cardiff in the Championship . The 31-year-old started his footballing career as a youngster on Newcastle's books . 'When the chance came up from the chairman, I felt it was a no brainer because of the level he has played at in the game. 'He's played in the Premiership down south for many years and then played abroad so he is a very experienced. I know the player through watching him over the years and he is still only 31 so I am sure he still has plenty to offer. 'He is still short of some match sharpness, but I am sure his arrival will be a lift for the players and the club as whole.'

Summary: Scottish Championship side pulled off a coup by signing Michael Chopra . Former Newcastle, Sunderland and Cardiff forward has joined Alloa Athletic until the end of the season . Chopra was most recently playing for India's Kerala Blasters before training with Port Vale .


The gap between the rich and poor in big cities in the United States is widening, according to a new report. Atlanta is the most unequal city with the wealthy taking home nearly 20 times more than low-income households, data from the Brookings Institution revealed. The analysis compared 2013 census data for the top five per cent of earners with the bottom 20 per cent to work out the difference in wages. Scroll down for video . The gap between the rich and poor in big cities in the United States is still widening. The map above shows the most equal and unequal cities, according to a new report by the Brookings Institution . Nationwide the rich took home around 9.3 times more money - approximately $200,234 in comparison to $21,433. But in big cities it was up to 11.6 times more with top earners pocketing $221,700 and lower income households only taking home $19,143. The data showed the average wage for top earners in Atlanta was $288,159 - nearly $274,000 more than the bottom fifth's earnings. The income gap was also large in San Francisco, Boston and Miami, with San Francisco boasting the highest earnings for the wealthy at $423,171. Rich households in Washington were the only others to top $300,000. The nation's most equal city is Virginia Beach, where the rich only take home around six times more. Colorado Springs, Mesa and Oklahoma City are also fairly equal. In total 31 of the 50 largest cities had lower incomes in 2013 than they did in 2007 before the recession. President Obama called on Congress to raise the federal minimum wage, which has been at $7.25 since July 2009, to $10.10 in his State of the Union address last year. He is pictured (above) at the Cleveland Convention Center and Global Center for Health Innovation yesterday . But only one city - Albuquerque, New Mexico - saw incomes for the wealthy decline between 2012 and 2013. The report was released amid discussions about minimum wage increases. President Obama called on Congress to raise the federal minimum wage, which has been at $7.25 since July 2009, to $10.10 in his State of the Union address last year. Many states - such as Washington, Massachusetts and Florida - have already put increases in place with more promised in the next two years. But the report concluded: 'These findings confirm that income inequality remains a salient issue in many big cities today. 'While the minimum wage is a potentially important means for helping low-earner households living in high-cost places, local policy-makers should not ignore other tools they have at hand - from education to economic development to housing and zoning policies - that are essential for improving social mobility and sustaining income diversity in big cities today.'

Summary: Analysis by the Brookings Institution shows Atlanta is most unequal city . It compared top five per cent of earners with bottom 20 per cent . 31 cities had lower incomes in 2013 than they did in 2007 before recession .


Lucas Silva has conceded a loan away from Real Madrid could enhance his long-term prospects at the Bernabeu amid reports he will make a move to Porto. The Brazilian has appeared just seven times for Real since his January transfer from Belo Horizonte's Cruzeiro but believes he can stake a claim for a regular place in Carlo Ancelotti's side. However, with just four starts in a possible 19 matches since his debut in the Champions League against Schalke on February 18, regular football elsewhere could be a blessing in disguise for the 22-year-old - and if reports are to be believed Porto are in the box seat. Lucas Silva (right) says a loan move from Real Madrid could be a good option as he seeks game time . The Brazilian 22-year-old moved to the Bernabeu in January but has made just seven appearances . 'I was astonished with the news about a potential loan move to Porto. I have not heard anything about it,' Lucas Silva told Brazilian publication Globo Esporte. 'I have a contract with Real Madrid and I want to fulfil it. I have already had opportunities and I think I have the ability to be in the team and to play. 'But a loan move could be a good option.' Lucas Silva followed the Schalke match by starting in February 22's 2-0 league win over Elche and the March 1 draw with Villarreal. He then had to wait a fortnight to make Ancelotti's XI against Levante. Lucas Silva (left) say he is committed to fulfilling his contract at Real Madrid but is tipped to go to Porto . Before the international break he came on as an 88th-minute substitute for Luka Modric in their 2-1 El Clasico defeat. His fellow Brazilian Casemiro has enjoyed plenty of game time at Porto, who sit second in the Portuguese league, where he was loaned from Real at the start of the season. Casemiro has made 28 appearances, scoring four goals and picking up 11 yellow cards.

Summary: Midfielder Lucas Silva has appeared just seven times for Real Madrid . Reports suggest Porto is in line to take the 22-year-old on loan . The Brazilian moved to Real Madrid in January from Cruzeiro . CLICK HERE for all the latest Real Madrid news .


The heartbroken parents of a beautiful four-week-old baby boy who died due to complications arising from whooping cough have urged other parents to get themselves and their children immunised against the deadly disease. Greg and Catherine Hughes, from Perth, have set up a Facebook page to honour their son Riley Hughes after he ‘passed away peacefully in the arms of his mummy and daddy’ at 2pm on March 17, aged just 32 days. ‘Our greatest desire out of our own personal tragedy is to stop parents from having to endure the heartache of preventable childhood deaths,’ Riley’s dad Greg wrote on the Facebook page Light for Riley. The newborn, born on February 13, died in Perth's Princess Margaret Hospital as a result of pneumonia-based complications arising from whooping cough. Two days before his death, his mother Catherine posted a devastating photo of her son wrapped up in a blanket in his hospital bed urging people to get themselves and their children immunised against whooping cough. Scroll down for video . Riley Hughes died at just 32 days old after suffering complications arising from whooping cough . Two days before Riley died his mother posted a photo of him wrapped in a blanket in hospital . ‘If you haven't been immunised against whooping cough (pertussis) please consider getting it done. Heartbreaking to watch 4 week old Riley struggle with it at PMH please keep him in your thoughts!,’ she wrote. 'If you're anti-immunisation/anti-logic/anti-duty of care to your society as a whole, then feel free to take a look at this picture of my son in hospital right now at 4 weeks old with whooping cough - and then come and tell me how you think immunisation is a bad thing,' Greg added. On March 17 Catherine then posted the tragic news that Riley had died. ‘We are devastated to let everyone know our gorgeous sweet month-old son Riley John Hughes lost his battle with whooping cough at Princess Margaret Hospital earlier today,’ she wrote. ‘He passed away peacefully in our arms after a tough fight. The staff at PMH were amazing and did everything they could to save his little life but the whooping cough was too severe. RIP Riley. Forever in our hearts.’ His mother Catherine Hughes posted a brave tribute to her baby boy and thanked Perth's Princess Margaret Hospital for doing 'everything they could to save his little life' 'Heartbreaking to watch 4 week old Riley struggle,' Catherine Hughes wrote as she urged people to get themselves immunised . Riley’s father Greg also posted a touching tribute on Facebook to his ‘darling little angel Riley’. Greg wrote that Riley was ‘cruelly cut down before his life had an opportunity to start’. Riley’s father Greg also posted a touching tribute on Facebook to his ‘darling little angel Riley’ ‘I'm an absolute shell of a man without my baby boy and I'm truly not sure how I'll cope,’ he said as he honoured ‘the short but enormous legacy this little man has left behind’. The Facebook page Greg and Catherine have set

Summary: Riley Hughes died in a Perth hospital at just 32 days old on March 17 . Parents Greg and Catherine Hughes have set up a Facebook page . They want to stop other parents from having to endure the same heartache . Urged parents to immunise kids to stop preventable childhood deaths . Whooping cough is 'highly infectious' and lethal in babies . Immunisation against it is available for children from two months old . In Australia it is the least well controlled of all vaccine-preventable diseases .


Outspoken NHL star Dustin Penner has been dropped from a scheduled analyst spot on TSN after making an offensive rape joke and then following it up with a series of equally unfunny remarks. The well-traveled veteran and current free agent had been scheduled to appear on TSN's TradeCentre on Monday discussing the hockey league's trade deadline, but that was before his ill-judged tweet. 'Is it always consensual if she's your girlfriend? Asking for my gf...& shortly arriving police,' tweeted Penner, 32, on Saturday night. Outspoken NHL star Dustin Penner has been dropped from a scheduled analyst spot on TSN after making an offensive rape joke and then following it up with a series of equally unfunny remarks . Rather than apologize Penner choose to double-down and attempted to justify his remark by tweeting that his girlfriend was in on it too . If the former Washington Capitals winger thought others might share his sense of humour he was sorely mistaken as he received a series of replies from other Twitter uses who called him an idiot and reminded him that rape is never funny. Rather than apologize Penner choose to double-down and attempted to justify his remark by tweeting that his girlfriend was in on it too. 'I came up with the joke with my gf U idiots freaking out about this', he tweeted. Cue more criticism for Penner and his girlfriend. 'So your gf isn't funny either, huh?' tweeted one person. Undeterred Penner chose to continue making light of the situation with another attempt at being funny. 'Is it a rape joke if it's your girlfriend? Is this even my girlfriend?!?' he tweeted. Unfortunately for Penner, Canadian network TSN had been made aware of his attempts at humor and they responded to one angry tweeter, saying that he would not be on the air come Monday . Unfortunately for Penner, Canadian network TSN had been made aware of his attempts at humor and they responded to one angry tweeter, saying that he would not be on the air come Monday. Penner eventually apologized but even then drew criticism for the rather halfhearted wording of his tweet. 'I see the offensive side of my joke. On behalf of those who laughed, my gf & I included, I apologize. We understand we are awful people,' he tweeted. After sleeping on it on Saturday night, Penner issued another apology on Sunday. 'My goal isn't to hurt anybody who has suffered. I can see how my words might have done this though. To those who were hurt by it: I'm sorry,' he tweeted. Penner also tweeted that the decision for him not to appear on TSN was a 'mutual decision.' After sleeping on it Penner issued another - more heartfelt - apology and claimed that the decision for him not to appear on TSN was a 'mutual decision'

Summary: Outspoken NHL star Dustin Penner has been dropped from a scheduled analyst spot on TSN after making an offensive rape joke . 'Is it always consensual if she's your girlfriend? Asking for my gf...& shortly arriving police,' he tweeted . Penner then following it up with a series of equally unfunny remarks . Unfortunately for Penner, TSN had been made aware of his tweets and they responded saying that he would not be on the air come Monday .


Daley Blind says Manchester United's win over Tottenham was a team effort with no single player deserving the plaudits. The 25-year-old shone at left back, while goalscorers Wayne Rooney, Michael Carrick and Marouane Fellaini were also impressive in the 3-0 win on Sunday. But Blind believes Louis van Gaal's side deserved a 'team of the match' award as recognition of the way they played a whole. Daley Blind (right) impressed at left back for Manchester United during Sunday's 3-0 win over Tottenham . Juan Mata and Wayne Rooney (right) congratulate Marouane Fellaini on scoring the first goal against Spurs . Rooney breaks away from Jan Vertonghen to make it 3-0 to United before half-time at Old Trafford . Liverpool (away) - March 22 . Aston Villa (home) - April 4 . Man City (home) - April 12 . Chelsea (away) - April 18 . Everton (away) - April 26 . West Brom (home) - May 2 . Crystal Palace (away) - May 9 . Arsenal (home) - May 16 . Hull (away) - May 24 . 'In the last few weeks and months, we have been improving and I think we've played good halves before but we were really aggressive for almost 90 minutes. And that's a step [forward] for this team,' Blind told MUTV. 'Everybody was working so hard together and fighting for each other, winning every ball that we could. And we played like a team. 'It was really enjoyable to play. I think maybe there should be a "team of the match" [instead of man of the match].' Blind was also happy that United got back to winning ways after losing to Arsenal in the FA Cup last Monday. He said: 'If it's a cup game, it's very disappointing, but if you lose in the Premier League, you want to win the next game. 'If you look at 90 minutes, it is [our best game of the season].' Blind and his United team-mates congratulate Michael Carrick on scoring the second goal at Old Trafford .

Summary: Daley Blind says no one player deserved the plaudits for 3-0 win on Sunday . Dutchman says it was United's best performance of the season so far . Blind praised team-mates for aggressive approach and hard work . READ our player ratings for Man United's 3-0 win over Tottenham here! CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .


Every transfer window, clubs scramble to pick up the best bargains, often leaving fans brimming with excitement over the latest big-money import. But, seven months after last summer's window swung shut, which of those deals have proved to be the worst value for money? As we reach the business end of the season, Sportsmail takes a look at which summer signings have promised so much but offered so little for their respective clubs. 10 - FERNANDO . Porto to Manchester City . One of two Manchester City entries after a summer which saw Manuel Pellegrini’s side go backwards. Fernando is one-paced, doesn’t impose himself on games and is a man out of his depth, particularly in the Champions League. Porto must’ve laughed all the way to the bank when losing Fernando and Mangala. Any better than Javi Garcia? Sportsmail’s not so sure. Brazilian midfielder Fernando has struggled to make an impact at Manchester City since his summer move . Fernando (right) looked out of his depth during City's Champions League campaign . Sanchez plus Chelsea duo Fabregas and Costa have all justified big money moves... but who is your signing of the season? 9 - RICKIE LAMBERT . Southampton to Liverpool . Who knew that a striker who spent most of his career in the lower divisions probably wasn’t going to be cut out for life at Anfield? Well, quite a few actually. But that didn’t stop Brendan Rodgers taking him from Southampton for £4m last summer. Perhaps at that price it was worth taking a punt on Lambert but the former Bristol Rovers frontman has had no tangible effect on the side and been reduced to becoming a glorified lump up front in the final moments if Liverpool are chasing a game. Rickie Lambert's dream move to Liverpool hasn't worked out the way he would have hoped . Lambert celebrates just his second Premier League goal for Liverpool against Aston Villa in January . 8 - ANGEL DI MARIA . Real Madrid to Manchester United . This list is all relative. If you pay £60m for one of the world’s superstars, there is a reasonable expectation that he wins you a few games; but good performances of Di Maria’s can be counted on one hand and he hasn’t been able to get to grips with English football. Louis van Gaal has quite rightly persisted with the former Real Madrid man, although we have witnessed just why Carlo Ancelotti wasn’t overly fussed about him leaving the Bernabeu. Former Real Madrid star Angel di Maria (right) seems to have lost his way at Manchester United . Di Maria is shown a red card by referee Michael Oliver during United's 2-1 FA Cup defeat by Arsenal . 7 - GARETH BARRY . Free agent to Everton . The epitome of everything that’s been wrong at Everton during Roberto Martinez’s tricky second season in charge. On paper an excellent signing - particularly for free - but Barry’s inability to drive forward from midfield has slowed Everton down. They're not the most patient lot at Goodison

Summary: Angel di Maria has failed to impress despite a bright start at Man United . Mario Balotelli hasn't been able to live up to his £16million price tag . Radamel Falcao made a big-money loan move but has just four goals . Manchester City signings Fernando and Eliaqium Mangala have struggled .


It is almost a full month now since the despised old regime at Rangers was routed in the battle for control of Ibrox. But the influence of ex-chief executive Derek Llambias continues to be felt in the Blue Room as the new board of directors stumble across a series of strategically-placed landmines. One particularly nasty surprise exploded into the public domain on Tuesday as it emerged the price of promotion to the Premiership for Rangers will include an extra £500,000 payable to Mike Ashley. Newcastle owner Mike Ashley will be laughing all the way to the bank if Rangers win promotion . Ashley will receive payment for the loan of five Newcastle players including Haris Vuckic (centre), Gael Bigirimana (left) and Remie Streete . That sizeable sum is in return for Ashley loaning the Ibrox club five of his Newcastle United players; four of whom turned out to be either injured, ill or unfit. Of course, the long-suffering Rangers fans have grown wearily accustomed to their club being treated with contempt while ruthless businessman Ashley lines his pockets. The support have witnessed the Newcastle United owner’s placemen sell the naming rights to their beloved Ibrox for just £1 – albeit Ashley subsequently gave up those rights amid a backlash from the rank and file. They then watched in disbelief as a deal was sanctioned with the billionaire’s Sports Direct firm that sees just 75 pence of every £10 spent on Rangers merchandise going to the club. But Tuesday's revelation in the club’s latest accounts is perhaps the most depressing example of the callous regard in which the outgoing board viewed the Ibrox club. In a scenario that’s being viewed at Rangers as ‘vindictive, it’s believed that Rangers’ own medical staff were overruled by Llambias when they insisted on medicals for the five loan Rangers. Had that happened, Rangers would have found Remie Streete and Shane Ferguson were in no state to play while Kevin Mbabu was patently unfit. Streete duly limped off 45 minutes into his debut after Llambias had ordered caretaker manager Kenny McDowall to start him. Proper testing would also have shown that Gael Bigirimana was ill, with a condition that had already been diagnosed by medics at Newcastle. Vuckic has been the only player loaned from Newcastle that has been a success at Ibrox . 20-year-old defender Streete suffered an injury in his one and only first-team appearance for Rangers . Of the five loan Rangers, midfielder Haris Vuckic has been the sole success - but campaigning Rangers fan Craig Houston says the situation jars when he recalls the sale of star player Lewis Macleod to Brentford in January. ‘That was done on the pretext they were protecting the future of Rangers,’ said Houston of the Sons of Struth supporters group. ‘But I believe they only got £250,000 for Macleod and then they shell out £500,000 for five loan players. ‘Macleod would add more to the team than Vuckic. And I would rather have Lewis at Ibrox on a permanent basis – increasing his value – than all five

Summary: Mike Ashley will receive £500,000 if Rangers are promoted to Premiership . The fee is payment for the loan of five Newcastle players to the Ibrox club . Remie Streete, Shane Ferguson were and Kevin Mbabu were unfit, Gael Bigirimana was ill and only Haris Vuckic has been a success .


Peter Moores insists he has no regrets about returning to become England coach for the second time even though they face a humiliating early exit from the World Cup if they lose here on Monday against Bangladesh. Moores, a county championship winner with both Sussex and Lancashire, finds himself under increasing pressure to prove he has what it takes to succeed at international level after England's woeful showing at this World Cup. They need to defeat both Bangladesh at the Adelaide Oval and Afghanistan in Sydney on Friday while hoping New Zealand also beat Bangladesh to ensure they claim the quarter-final place that should have been comfortable for them. England coach Peter Moores talks to the media during a press conference at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday . Moores insists he has no regrets about returning to become England coach for the second time . Moores finds himself under increasing pressure to prove he has what it takes to succeed at international level . But Moores, who often struggles to get his message across in public, cut a calm and quietly confident figure here as he contemplated a match that he cannot afford to lose for the sake of his reputation in the job. 'No regrets at all,' insisted Moores. 'I came in because I felt I could help make a difference. You have to be one of a lot of people working together and we know we've certainly been behind in the one-day format and have to get better. 'I've no regrets on taking on that challenge. As a coach you have only one focus now and that's the World Cup. It comes once every four years and we have one goal at the moment – to win tomorrow and stay in this tournament. 'I'm fine because we've got a very committed group of players and coaches and that's the most important thing. We're doing everything we possibly can to improve quickly and start to get the results we need.' Moores first spell as coach ended when he fell out with then captain Kevin Pietersen and both lost their jobs but he believes that it is too early in his second coming to judge him. 'Time will tell,' said Moores, who was described as the outstanding coach of his generation by managing director Paul Downton when he appointed him in the wake of England's Ashes debacle here last year. 'I'd love to say things change straight-away but they don't. England coach Moores speaks with Moeen Ali during an England nets session in Adelaide . England have endured some rotten World Cups since they went close in 1992 and must beat Bangladesh . England know they can not afford a slip-up or even a rainy day as they prepare to face Bangladesh . 'What we've seen so far is the emergence of some players who've had a really good time and others who have found challenges. The emergence of Mo Ali has been really exciting and Joe Root is starting to grow as a player. 'Individually we've seen people grow but there's

Summary: England face a humiliating exit from the World Cup if they lose on Monday . Peter Moores' side are preparing to face Bangladesh at the Adelaide Oval . He is under pressure to prove he can succeed at international level .


Legendary Italian goalkeper Gianluigi Buffon has been ruled out of his country's important Euro 2016 qualifier against Bulgaria on Satuday night with flu and is a doubt for their friendly against England in Turin on Tuesday. Buffon, 37, was left back at his hotel as his team-mates arrived at the National Stadium in Sofia with Paris St Germain No1 Salvatore Sirigu named in Antonio Conte's starting XI. The Azzurri will be skippered in Buffon's absence by Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini, famous for being the victim of Luis Suarez's bite at last summer's World Cup. Gianluigi Buffon has been ruled out of Italy's crucial European Championships qualifier against Bulgaria . The legendary Italian goalkeeper has flu and may also miss Tuesday's match against England in Turin . Buffon's illness is the latest piece of bad news for Conte who has been blamed by Juventus fans for over-training his players and causing midfielder Claudio Marchisio to sprain his knee in training on Friday. Marchisio is ruled out for an estimated two weeks though earlier reports that he had suffered knee ligament damage appear exaggerated. Conte received death threats on the internet following Marchisio's injury according to the Italian federation president Carlo Tavecchio. Buffon was all set to start in goal on Saturday night, but has now pulled out through illness . The news comes as a further blow to Italy manager Antonio Conte, who has received death threats this week . Italy are unbeaten in six matches under former Juventus coach Conte since he replaced Cesare Prandelli after the World Cup. They have 10 points from four matches and hot favourites to qualify from their group for the finals alongside Croatia or Norway.

Summary: Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has pulled out of Italy's qualifier vs Bulgaria . Buffon has flu and could also miss Tuesday's match against England . The 37-year-old's illness means Salvatore Sirigu will start against Bulgaria . Antonio Conte has suffered a difficult build-up, receiving death threats from Juventus fans who claim he over-trained his players .


Killed: Charley Saturmin Robinet (seen here in his mugshot from 2000) was killed in a scuffle with LA police on Skid Row on Sunday, prompting protests . A homeless man shot dead by the LAPD stole a Frenchman's identity more than 15 years ago and was wanted for violating terms of a bank robbery conviction, officials said last night. Charley Saturmin Robinet, 39, was killed on Los Angeles' impoverished Skid Row when he allegedly tried to grab the holstered pistol of an officer while police arrested him on Sunday. The shooting was caught by an onlooker on a video that went viral, leading to protests and calls by civil rights activists for a special police commission hearing on the use of force. Originally thought to be French, officials now say Robinet stole the identity of a Frenchman with the same name and birth date to apply for a French passport in the 1990s, when he came to the U.S. to pursue an acting career. His true identity remains unknown, said Axel Cruau, the consul general for France in Los Angeles. According to the consulate's account, Robinet was identified as a French national in 2000 when robbed a Wells Fargo branch in Thousand Oaks, some 40 miles west of downtown Los Angeles, and pistol-whipped an employee. He served around 13 years in prison for the crime, in which he, an accomplice and getaway driver stole $33,500 in a bid to pay for acting classes at the Beverly Hills Playhouse. But when the French consulate tried to support him ahead of his 2013 release, officials discovered the original Robinet and realised the prisoner was an imposter. Mr Cruau said: 'The real Charley Robinet is in France apparently living a totally normal life and totally unaware his identity had been stolen years and years ago.' Scroll down for video . WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT . Shot dead: Charley Saturmin Robinet, circled in red, was gunned down by the Los Angeles Police Department on Sunday. Above is the moment directly after the fatal scuffle, after police had backed away . Proof? Police say this frame shows Charley Saturmin Robinet, circled center, reaching up for a police officer's gun during the fatal encounter on Sunday in Los Angeles . While in federal prison in Rochester, Minnesota, the bank robber known as Robinet was assigned to the mental health unit. Medical staff there determined he was suffering from 'a mental disease or defect' that required treatment in a psychiatric hospital, documents show. After his release from federal prison Robinet spent six months in a halfway house before being fully released in May 2014, said Ed Ross, a spokesman for the Bureau of Prisons. Foreign nationals are usually deported after serving their sentences, but France would not take him because he could not prove was French. Because of a 2001 Supreme Court ruling on the rights of 'stateless' people, Robinet was set free. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesman Virginia Kice said she couldn't immediately comment on his immigration history. Under the terms of the man's release, he was required

Summary: Charley Saturmin Robinet, 39, killed in struggle which was caught on film . Police say Robinet tried to grab a gun, but footage sparked angry protests . Police were trying to arrest him for not reporting to probation officials . He stole $33,500 in 2000 to fund acting classes at Beverly Hills Playhouse . He served 13 years' jail for armed robbery and had mental health issues . Originally thought to be French, authorities now say he stole his identity . He gained passport in 1990s under name and birth date of innocent man .


Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz laid down a marker Tuesday on global warming, saying that denying human activity is heating the planet makes him a renegade truth-teller in the mold of the Renaissance astronomer Galileo Galilei. Climate activists, he said in a half-hour videotaped interview, 'brand you a heretic' if you disagree with them. 'Today the global warming alarmists are the equivalent of the flat-Earthers,' he told the Texas Tribune. 'It used to be: "It is accepted scientific wisdom the Earth is flat." And this heretic named Galileo was branded a denier,' Cruz said. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEOS . Texas Tribune political reporter Jay Root's one-on-one interview in New York City with U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas' junior senator and the nation's first declared 2016 presidential candidate, included a series of jabs about global warming . 'DENIERS': Ted Cruz says his dissent about climate change is like the 17th century astronomer Galileo's refusal to believe the Sun revolved around the Earth . The comments will likely stoke the U.S. environmental movement's opposition to a Cruz presidency – which was likely to be present anyway if he should become the GOP's 2016 nominee. 'It's not like Friends of the Earth was going to endorse him, and now suddenly they're not,' an Iowa Republican political consultant told Daily Mail Online, describing Cruz as 'a smart guy whose new pronouncements will cost him nothing.' Americans, according to a Gallup poll released Wednesday, ranked climate change at the bottom of a list of six environmental concerns, with those saying they care a 'great deal' falling by 2 percentage points since last year. 'Even as global warming has received greater attention as an environmental problem from politicians and the media in recent years,' pollsters wrote, 'Americans' worry about it is no higher now than when Gallup first asked about it in 1989.' And then there's Galileo: The story goes that he aroused the ire of Rome by contradicting Catholic Church teaching at the time, which held that the Sun revolved around the Earth. He was forced under pain of death in 1633 to recant his claim that the Earth revolved around the Sun, but calmly said after his release from a dungeon: 'Eppur si muove' – Italian for, 'And yet it still moves.' Cruz's 'flat-Earther' epithet is likely misplaced, since Galileo never staked his career on a claim that the Earth itself was round. That was well-known by the time he was an influential scientist. But the Texas senator's Galileo analogy is a direct slap at environmentalists, calculated to set him apart from more moderate Republicans expected to enter the presidential race soon. Cruz can fire up his base and raise money quickly, the Iowa consultant said, by 'casting himself as a swashbuckling crusader' against the economic impacts of limits on carbon emissions. 'You know, we shouldn't be causing millions of hard-working men and women to have their energy bills go through the roof,' Cruz said Tuesday, talking about what he sees as the result of government climate policy. 'It causes real harm and suffering when people

Summary: In Texas interview, he says it was once 'accepted scientific wisdom the Earth is flat, and this heretic named Galileo was branded a denier' Claims 50-year swing from 'global cooling' to 'global warming' and then to 'climate change' shows liberals just want to control the US economy . 'The satellite data demonstrate that there has been no significant warming whatsoever for 17 years' The Washington Post branded Cruz's comments 'just baffling' and said lengthy 'warming hiatus' doesn't change global warming reality . New Gallup poll finds Americans rank climate change at the bottom of a list of six environmental concerns .


Arsene Wenger was accused of disrespecting his former club Monaco as Arsenal produced yet another familiar evening of agonising failure in the last 16 of the Champions League. Despite winning 2-0 in Monaco and producing an exhilarating finale as they pushed for the elusive third goal they needed, Wenger's team ultimately ended up out of the competition at this stage of the Champions League for the fifth successive year. And to add to their woes Monaco manager Leonardo Jardim accused Wenger and Arsenal of disrespecting him and his club after not congratulating Monaco following their 3-1 victory in the first-leg at the Emirates. Monaco celebrate their win in the dressing room as Arsenal failed to qualify for the quarter-finals . Former Monaco manager Arsene Wenger (right) gestures during the match as Arsenal looked for an upset . It was a frustrating night for Wenger at his former club as Arsenal failed to overturn their 3-1 deficit . Wenger holds his head in his hand on a frustrating night in Monaco for the Arsenal manager . Arsenal manager Wenger complains to the officials as his side crashed out of the Champions League . The Portuguese manager left without shaking Wenger's hand after his side's progressed to the quarter-finals and said: 'It's true in first leg when I wanted to shake a hand, Wenger didn't thank me and shake my hand. So this time even though Monaco did everything for Arsenal, I decided not to thank him. Asked whether Wenger was disrespectful, Jardim said: 'I think so and right now we're celebrating and we think that Arsenal maybe didn't show all the respect that they should have in the first leg. 'Arsenal were very happy to play Monaco as we were supposed to be one of the weakest teams. All the teams in the last 16 wanted to play against Monaco. Maybe Arsenal thought they had qualified already.' The row completed a bitterly disappointing night for Arsenal which ended in the usual glorious defeat over the two legs with Wenger admitting that his team had paid the price for a calamitous first-leg performance. VIDEO Jardim explains Wenger handshake snub . Santi Cazorla and his team-mates were unable to overturn the 3-1 deficit against Monaco . Giroud (right) reacts after missing a chance during the Champions League second leg against Monaco . Sanchez (centre) reacts after a missed chance as Arsenal tried to get back into the tie with Monaco . Arsenal's Mesut Ozil swapped shirts at half time during the Champions League tie with Monaco . Olivier Giroud's 36th minute goal and Aaron Ramsey's strike in 79th minute gave Arsenal hope in a night on which they attacked throughout and did their utmost – but ultimately the damage had been done three weeks ago. The Arsenal manager said: 'Football is not a fairytale. It's just a matter of being realistic and clinical and Monaco were clinical in front of goal and maybe a bit lucky as well. The performance was enough today but of course we had difficult task I believe as well it

Summary: Arsenal won 2-0 against Monaco but went out 3-3 on aggregate . It eliminated them from the Champions League on the away goals rule . Arsenal have left the competition at the last-16 stage for five years running . READ: Wenger says Arsenal would be better off in Europa League! CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .


A lying Yelp reviewer has been caught out by restaurant owners after they released surveillance footage showing he was in their restaurant for just 22 seconds. The user, known as Dan. W, posted a scathing, one-star assessment of wonderful in Millbrae near San Francisco, California, claiming staff refused to seat him as he was alone, and even said they turned him down because of what he was wearing. Owners of the venue saw the negative appraisal and decided to investigate. After looking over video captured at the restaurant's front door, they discovered that the disgruntled customer didn't speak to a single member of staff and quickly left after looking at the waiting list. Scroll down for video . Outed: Owners of Chinese restaurant wonderful in Millbrae, California, uploaded surveillance footage of Dan. W after he wrote a one-star review of the venue. Here he is entering the store at 19:07 . In response they uploaded the damning video to their website and barred Dan from returning - saying that he will be 'arrested for trespassing' if he comes back. The review was taken down by Yelp following a request by the restaurant, but has since been re-published by San Francisco Eater. It read: 'My experience was at around 7;30pm on a Wednesday. I was flying solo that night, after a particularly challenging day. The waiter came up and asked how many [sic]. 'I said one, I had planned to sit at the bar or get the food to go. She said 'one? no, one?' and then ran off. I waited a minute at the door, and then left. They were busy and potentially understaffed. It's not that classy of a place, but they refused to seat me. 'Sure, I was wearing jeans and a baseball cap with my flannel shift not tucked in. I had no intentions of taking a full table, just any corner I could fit in, or order off the menu to go once the guy next to me was done with it. 'Oh well, next time I go out in a group of three to six we'll take our business elsewhere. Fabrication: He claimed that staff refused to seat him. But the clip shows he doesn't speak to anyone else and only peers into the seating area of the restaurant . 'The key to a good business is to be consistent in the small things. That sucks, I just wanted food and I had cash, just as I sat down two people called me back and my entourage of 6 had an amazing dinner at Thai stick.' After his lie was uncovered, the restaurant posted a number of videos to their own website under the title: 'No the customer is not always right'. The accompanying message read: 'In this first video, you can see that you entered at 19:07, which is earlier than you quoted. 'You can also see that you did not wait a minute at the door. You spent a total of 22 seconds in the establishment. 'This video also clearly shows that there were other

Summary: User known as Dan W. uploaded one-star appraisal of wonderful . Said staff at establishment in Millbrae, California, refused to seat him . Owners spotted the scathing assessment and decided to investigate . Dropcam footage shows him walking in and not talking to any staff . After surveying the seating area, he turns around and walks out . Management have since banned him from returning - saying if he did it would be 'trespassing'


Tragic: Five-month-old Leo Radcliffe died on June 4 2010, hours after his mother phoned for help . A baby died from meningitis after the on-call doctor asked to examine him failed to turn up and instead left his worried parents a phone message to say he was ‘very busy’, an inquest heard. Leo Radcliffe’s mother had rung NHS Direct after the five-month-old boy was taken ill overnight with a high temperature and heavy breathing. A call handler from the privately run Go-To-Doc scheme passed the call to duty GP Dr Jason Tahghighi with a message saying he needed to visit the family because they had no transport to get to hospital or money for a taxi. Instead of instructing his driver to take him to their address, however, he left two voicemail messages on Leo’s mother’s mobile phone asking her to contact him. When she failed to answer, he assumed the family were asleep and that Leo was OK, made a ‘likely diagnosis’ of a viral illness and concluded that a visit was ‘not necessary’, the hearing was told. But four hours later, Leo developed a tell-tale rash on his forehead, and although his parents called an ambulance he died later in hospital. After being challenged over what happened, Dr Tahghighi initially lied about having attended the house and claimed the lights were switched off when he arrived. He even described the street and area, claiming it was ‘dark’ and ‘scruffy’ before coming clean. His mother, Katie Corry, now 23, told the hearing in Manchester that in the hours before he died in June 2010, Leo had become unsettled and started making a ‘whimpering noise’ while out in his pram. Back at their home in Chadderton, Oldham, he refused food, and she and Leo’s father Kaine Radcliffe, 25, a labourer, noticed a rise in his temperature. She gave him baby paracetamol, but he continued to struggle and was breathing heavily, although there was no sign of a rash. Shortly before midnight she rang the NHS Direct helpline, which has since been replaced by the non-emergency 111 service, and then told a health adviser from Go-To-Doc about Leo’s condition. Miss Corry said Leo felt ‘really, really hot, like boiling hot’. His case was referred to the on-call doctor with the message in capital letters: ‘NO MONEY NO TRANSPORT, VISIT.’ Scroll down for video . 'Lies': Dr Jason Tahghighi, right outside court yesterday, said that he had been to the family home and that he hadn't knocked because the lights were off, it was heard. Left, Leo's parents Katie Corry and Kaine Radcliffe . Leo’s exhausted parents then fell asleep, and when Miss Corry woke up four hours later she realised she had two voicemails. ‘Leo was beside me and I saw a purple rash on his forehead,’ she said. ‘I got a glass and put it on the rash because I knew it was meningitis.’ Symptoms: Leo Radcliffe, pictured, had been suffering a high temperature and heavy breathing . Her partner called an ambulance but Leo died later that day at Royal Manchester

Summary: Five-month-old Leo Radcliffe was suffering high fever and heavy breathing . His mother phoned NHS Direct and was referred to local Go To Doc service . Call handler referred treatment to out-of-hours GP Dr Jason Tahghighi . Dr Tahghighi left voicemails with Leo's family saying he was 'very busy' Later lied to bosses about visit to family's Manchester home, inquest heard . Claimed he had not knocked because house lights were off, it was said . Leo died in hospital on June 4 2010, hours after his mother's call for help .


Celtic have been fined just under £10,000 by Uefa following the misbehaviour of both their players and fans during last month's Europa League clash with Inter Milan. The Hoops have been ordered to pay £5,861 after collecting five or more cautions during the 1-0 defeat to the Italians at San Siro. Virgil van Dijk was sent off for two bookable offences, while five other players were booked in the 1-0 loss. Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk was sent off during his side's Europa League clash against Inter Milan . Celtic stars celebrate during their 3-0 victory over Dundee United at the weekend . They were also hit with a further £3,663 punishment after travelling supporters set off flares during the Round of 32 fixture, which saw the Scottish champions crash out after a 4-3 aggregate defeat. UEFA had already fined the Scottish champions earlier this year for supporter behaviour during their tie with Dinamo Zagreb. This is the seventh time the Parkhead club have been punished for the actions of their fans since December 2011. Roberto Mancini's Inter were also fined £3,600 for their supporters letting off fireworks. Roberto Mancini's Inter Milan side were also fined after supporters let off fireworks .

Summary: Celtic have been fined twice for behaviour of fans and players during Europa League defeat to Inter Milan . Virgil van Dijk was sent off while five other players were cautioned . The Hoops have been penalised seven times for fans' behaviour since December 2011 .


Despite a promising league position and a place in the Champions League a real possibility, Manchester United appear to have had a solid season - but their misfiring strikers continue to be a hot topic. Louis van Gaal is coming under increasing scrutiny but the lack of goals being scored by his forwards is a worry - with talk of United deciding not to sign Radamel Falcao on a permanent transfer due to his less than impressive performances. Club legend Dwight Yorke formed a formidable partnership with Andy Cole during their years at the Red Devils and he feels that their current crop of creative players need to start providing the forwards with the same quality and style he had at Old Trafford. Dwight Yorke scored an impressive 48 goals in 96 games for Manchester United and Sir Alex Ferguson . Speaking to the Sunday Mirror he said: 'I'm sure it's only a matter of time before things click, but as strikers you also need the players behind you to make it happen. For me and (Andrew) Coley, we were blessed, as we had the likes of Beckham, Giggs and Scholes providing the ammunition. It was dead easy for us, we just had to put the ball in the net. They were magical times and we had many magical moments. 'Hopefully the same thing can happen again for this United side.' Andy Cole and Yorke were formidable but had David Beckham, Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs providing them . Wayne Rooney is the clubs current top-scorer with 11 goals in all competitions, with the England captain also being asked to drop into midfield in the past couple of months. With Robin van Persie recently suffering an injury, Yorke feels that Rooney and Radamel Falcao could be the pairing to set Old Trafford alight again. He said: 'United have world class strikers in the likes of Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie and Radamel Falcao, but they don't seem to have found the ideal combination. Wayne Rooney is the clubs top scorer with 11 goals in all competitions despite playing recently in midfield . Radamel Falcao has failed to impress at United and was hauled off against Preston in the FA Cup . 'Rooney and Van Persie as a pairing hasn't really clicked, so maybe a Rooney-Falcao combo might provide the answer for United long-term.' The former Trinidad and Tobago international was also keen to pass on some words of wisdom to Van Gaal and the United players with a place at Wembley just one win away. 'Go out and express yourselves!' Robin van Persie has found it hard to click with Rooney and has struggled since his blistering first season .

Summary: Manchester United have struggled to win the fans over since Louis van Gaal's tenure started at the club despite being fourth in the table . Dwight Yorke feels their current crop of forwards haven't clicked yet . Yorke and Andy Cole were formidable at United and the club legend feels they need to find that winning formula like he had with his strike partner . Click here for all the latest Manchester United news .


Rugby union has a well-worn reputation for being the game of the elite and now we have the indisputable proof, that you indeed need to spend flash dollars to watch the rah-rahs best in action. In a Daily Mail Australia investigation into the cost of taking a family to the football, the Queensland Reds' Super Rugby games at Suncorp Stadium came in a long last, costing about $90 more than the best value - the Western Sydney Wanderers at Pirtek Stadium. With family budgets on a tighter rein than ever before, the challenge is where to best spend your sporting dollar. And judging by the secrets kept by some stadia and their teams, you get the distinct impression they don't really want you to know. So we decided to put them to the test and try and settle the argument, once and for all, by piecing together a direct comparison of a day (or night) out, for a family of four, to the home ground of the top two supported teams in each code. Winners are grinners. Asian champions Western Sydney Wanderers have played before packed houses at Pirtek Stadium for the past two years but while they are testing their fans' resolve this season in the A League they can still boast that they are looking after their loyal followers when it comes to pricing . The Rabbitohs, with almost 32,000 members to their name, kick off their title defence in the NRL on Thursday against rugby league's other best supported club, the Brisbane Broncos but both fall just short in the pricing against AFL's best supported club Collingwood . The Magpies playing at both the MCG and Etihad provide good value for a family of fans, particularly after the home of AFL announced it would cut the cost of food and beverages. Collingwood can boast the biggest following of any Australian football club with almost 70,000 members . The Queensland Reds have one of the largest membership bases with 28,000 now signed up. While Suncorp Stadium is considered among the best to watch football in Australia following the Super Rugby does not come cheap, ranking last in the Daily Mail's assessment in value for money . Rugby League launches into action tonight with the premiers South Sydney tackling the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium, considered by many the premier sporting venue in Queensland. But does it stack up against Victoria's home of AFL, the MCG? Or what about the tight-knit groups at Pirtek Stadium which back Asian Champions League winners, Western Sydney Wanderers or AAMI Park's A League toppers, Melbourne Victory. It was on the following criteria; a family ticket in general admission (2 adults and 2 children), with the purchase of two meat pies, two hot dogs and two buckets of chips plus one beer, one soft drink and two bottles of water, as well as two supporter caps. Clubs, governing bodies, trusts and stadiums were invited to provide the relevant information. And the winner is: Western Sydney Wanderers at Pirtek Stadium in Parramatta. The Asian Champions League title-holders

Summary: Western Sydney Wanderers are Asian champions and also best on ground when it comes to fans' value for money . Super Rugby is the most expensive with a day out to watch Queensland Reds at Suncorp getting the wooden spoon for costs . A decision by the MCG to cut the price of food and drinks means a Collingwood game at the home of AFL is good value for a family . The price pressures are telling with some clubs and stadiums refusing to reveal the costs of catering . The most relaxed venue is Adelaide Oval where they let you take in a packed lunch and even a thermos . Most of the major venues stock only mid-strength standard beers for those in general admission .


An Italian policeman has gone on trial in Padua on allegations he lured young women to his home, including a teenage Australian girl, through a couch-surfing website and then drugged and sexually abused them. Prosecutors are seeking a seven-year prison term for Dino Maglio. An Australian girl, 16, says she was abused by Maglio, 25, while she stayed at his house. Boris Dubini, who represents the teenager, says Maglio's claim that the sex was consensual was nonsense given the tranquiliser he gave her turned her into a 'rag doll' and she couldn't resist. Maglio is being held in a military prison and was not present for Tuesday's hearing. The policeman is accused of using the name of Leonardo on Couchsurfing.com to entice the girl, who was travelling with her mother and sister, prosecutors say. It has been claimed that Italian police officer Dino Maglio (pictured) used the name of Leonardo on Couchsurfing.com to entice a girl, who was travelling with her mother and sister . The 35-year-old has admitted drugging her with a tranquilliser and having sex, even though he knew she was under-age and could be sentenced to seven years prison if convicted . Maglio has admitted spiking a drink of Baileys liqueur belonging to the 16-year-old with a sedative, and when asked why he told police: 'I am stupid, there was no real reason' He had admitted drugging her with a tranquilliser and having sex, even though he knew she was under-age. But since the allegations were made, more than a dozen women have come forward claiming they were assaulted by the same man, after using the host-a-traveller website to arrange accommodation. The case has raised safety concerns surrounding the social networking site, which puts travellers in touch with hosts who are willing to put them up and show them around their home-towns for free. It has been linked to several alleged sexual assaults over the years, including the rape of a Hong Kong tourist in Leeds, according to the Guardian. The website's chief executive, Jennifer Billock, told the newspaper users' safety was a top priority and it was constantly 'evolving our tools and processes to find and halt abusers of our system'. It is believed that Maglio had told one alleged victim he closed his profile because he had so many positive reviews he had to open a new one. The Investigative Reporting Project Italy (IRPO), which carried out a year-long investigation, said that 14 testimonies collected revealed a man who seemed like a fun and fast-living host. Some claim he would constantly compliment them and insist they drink while they were out together and on the first or second night say they were served drinks of tea or wine. They did not report feeling unsafe as they were not travelling alone but in separate incidents from March 2013 until March 2014, the women recalled feeling suddenly 'woozy and intensely tired'. Maglio has admitted spiking a drink of Baileys liqueur belonging to the 16-year-old with a sedative, and when asked why he told police: 'I am stupid, there was

Summary: Dino Maglio faces a possible seven-year prison sentence . He used name Leonardo on Couchsurfing.com to entice teenager . She had been travelling with mother and sister when they stayed at his flat . He admitted drugging the 16-year-old but claims the sex was consensual . More than a dozen women have come forward claiming he assaulted them . He has been suspended from police role .


A couple have told how they were left fighting for their lives after being repeatedly stabbed in the head by a guest at their own house-warming party as they slept, . Today Rob Plevin and Sally Roythorne, from Cumbria, look like any other healthy couple happily posing with their new baby, Poppy. But in May 2010 the pair were left with catastrophic injuries after friend Matthew Lucas crept into their room while they were sleeping and stabbed them both in the head. WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT . Ms Roythorne suffered 18 wounds to her head and face and had a punctured lung. The ligaments in her hands had been so badly damaged while she was trying to protect herself from the blows of Lucas' knife that she spent three months with them in plaster casts. Doctors did not expect them to survive the horrific ordeal. Ms Roythorne suffered 18 wounds to her head and face and had a punctured lung, while Mr Plevin was stabbed twice through the neck. His life was only saved by the quick thinking of other guests who tried to stem the bleeding, but after emerging from a two day coma, he lost so much blood that he had a full blood transfusion and required seven hours in surgery. The ligaments in Ms Roythorne's hands had been so badly damaged while she was trying to protect herself from the blows of Lucas' knife that she spent three months with them in plaster casts. At the time, a court heard that the couple had been celebrating their move from Newcastle to Cumbria, with a party of 30 friends on May 23 2010. The couple and a few guests who were staying over headed to bed not long after midnight once the party was over. But chef Lucas, 39 at the time, went into their kitchen, took a knife and crept up to their bedroom to attack them, with absolutely no warning or apparent reason. The court heard at the time that he had approached several different women at the party but his advances had been turned down each time. Mr Plevin was stabbed twice through the neck. His life was only saved by the quick thinking of other guests who tried to stem the bleeding . After emerging from a two day coma, he lost so much blood that he had a full blood transfusion and required seven hours in surgery . Mr Plevin had known Lucas for around 10 years. They had first met through a friend and had seen each other intermittently over the years, mainly on canoeing trips in Scotland with mutual friends. He said: 'In the run up to the party he had checked with us if any single women were going to be there - he was frustrated that he was still single. 'We knew that he was also pretty stressed out at work and that money was a bit of an issue for him, but we'd thought that our party would just be a chance to relax.' 'But the thought never crossed my mind

Summary: Rob Plevin and Sally Roythorne stabbed in head after house warming party . Matthew Lucas crept into their room and attacked them while they slept . Court heard he tried to sleep with several women at party unsuccessfully . The couple speaking out four years after the attack tore their lives apart .


As many as 200,000 boys and girls are kidnapped in China every year and sold openly online, it’s been reported. Child trafficking has been a long-standing problem in China, but despite the efforts of the authorities, the sinister practice is thriving, leading to thousands of families being torn apart. The US State Department believes that 20,000 children are snatched every year – that’s 400 a week. Scroll down for video . As many as 200,000 boys and girls are kidnapped in China every year and sold openly online, it’s been reported . However, Chinese state media says the figure could be as high as 200,000, according to the BBC. Baby boys, who are preferred in China because they’ll ensure the family name remains intact, can sell for as much as £10,500. In a bid to evade the spotlight of the police, child traffickers in recent years have turned to the internet to do their selling. Last year hundreds of babies were rescued by police in China after a crackdown was launched on trafficking infants. The nationwide bust saw 1,094 people arrested as officers acted on information relating to four major internet-based baby trafficking rings. China's Public Security Ministry said 382 babies were rescued after four websites were found to be selling children under the guise of adoption. Baby boys, who are preferred in China because they’ll ensure the family name remains intact, can sell for as much as £10,500 . Some critics say the trade is fuelled by the country’s one-child policy. The strict laws limit many families to one child, and with boys being favoured as heirs to the family name, many female babies are sold - typically fetching half the amount boys do - aborted or abandoned. Poverty fuels the trade, while illicit profits tempts traffickers, resulting in a thriving market for babies and toddlers. An investigation by the BBC revealed the plight of one father, Xiao Chaohua, who has not seen his son since February 2007 after he disappeared from their home in Huizhou, aged five. Since then Mr Chaohua has scoured the nation and even taken out TV adverts in an effort to find him, but to no avail. He claims that the problem of trafficking can only be eradicated if tougher laws are brought in to punish those to buy kidnapped children. Presently, they face a three-year jail term if caught, but it’s claimed that many never find themselves in trouble over their actions.

Summary: Child trafficking a long-standing problem in China despite efforts of police . Some critics say the trade is fuelled by the country’s one-child policy . Boys continue the family name, leading to females being sold off . Many babies sold online by traffickers under the guise of adoption .


When it comes to judging players, there are not too many more qualified than Kaka. The 2007 Ballon d'Or winner and FIFA World Player of the Year, beating Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to the accolade that season, has selected the best eleven players he has played alongside or against for Sportsmail. It is a diverse mix of astonishing ability and experience from the different eras his career has spanned to date, from his humble beginnings at Sao Paulo in 2000 to joining MLS side Orlando City in 2014. Playing for AC Milan twice and Real Madrid in between has meant there are few of the planet's superstars of the past 15 years that he has not played for or against. In a team packed with stars, there is no place for Lionel Messi in his side. Here, in his own words, Kaka takes you through his best XI. Kaka (left), pictured in action against Houston Dynamo, has revealed his best XI exclusively to Sportsmail . Kaka has played for European giants AC Milan (left) and Real Madrid (right) during his distinguished career . Kaka, pictured celebrating a goal against Croatia at the 2006 World Cup, has also won 89 caps for Brazil . EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Oscar and Ozil tell me I should come to the Premier League but I'm so happy in Orlando . KAKA'S TOP FIVE GOALS: From a solo strike against Man United to a deflected free-kick for new side Orlando City . GOALKEEPER . Dida . I played with Iker Casillas for four years at Real Madrid, but for me Dida is the best goalkeeper. We played together and won together at AC Milan and for the Brazil national team. He is an unbelievable keeper. Goalkeeper Dida, pictured making a save at the 2006 World Cup, played with Kaka for Brazil and AC Milan . DEFENCE . Cafu . Every time I have to say something about players that I've learnt a lot from, I talk about Cafu. He won the World Cup twice and the Champions League, but still he worked every day to win. His motivation was always victory in the next game. Cafu, pictured kissing the 2002 World Cup in Japan, played for Brazil for 16 years before retiring in 2008 . Paolo Maldini . He is similar to Cafu. He won five Champions Leagues, he won Serie A seven times, he won so much, but he was always the first to arrive and the last to go home from training. He was the perfect example to a player. AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini (left) led the Serie A club to both domestic and European glory across 24 years . Alessandro Nesta . The Italian players, they see the game in a different way to other nations. They grow up learning about tactics so when they play professionally they can see where to position themselves and how to move and what the opponents will do. It made Nesta such a strong defender and he was so quick, too. Alessandro Nesta (left) tussles with Liverpool's Dirk

Summary: Kaka has picked his best XI of players he has played with and against . The Brazilian opts for five of his compatriots in his dream team . Defenders Paolo Maldini and Alessandro Nesta also make the cut . Zinedine Zidane and Andres Iniesta both part of a three-man midfield .


A couple have been left devastated after they spent 'every penny' on a dream home which they found covered in animal urine and faeces on the day they moved in. Marie Louise Campbell, 45, was looking forward to moving into the house after viewing it on November 17 last year and putting in a £145,000 offer which was accepted the following day. But when she and her fiance David Alonzi, 46, received the keys and tried to move in last month, they were shocked at what they found. Scroll down for video . Marie Campbell and her fiance David Alonzi pictured with faeces and urine-covered debris in their new home . Animal waste can be seen smeared on the wall (left) while wooden panels (right) are noticeably stained . The carpet was so wet with animal urine it had to soaked through to the joists, Ms Campbell claimed . When they entered the property Ms Campbell said she was hit with a smell so strong it could 'knock you out' She claims she was hit with a foul pong that could 'knock you out' when she picked up the keys and unlocked the front door. Faeces were splattered up the walls and urine covered the floors to the point that the carpets and floorboards needed to be removed. Horrified Ms Campbell and her fiance, David Alonzi, 46, believe the property in Crossgates, Dunfermline, Fife, was used as a dog run in the months following their viewing and accepted offer. Ms Campbell said: 'When we got the brochure and viewed (the house), it looked fantastic, beautifully presented. It ticked all the boxes of what David and I were looking for.' After there were delays finalising some of the contract details - known in Scotland as the missives - she received the keys on January 22, just over 10 weeks after viewing the property. 'When we got the keys we could not believe what was in front of us. We opened the front door and it was cat p*** I could smell. 'I have never seen anything like it in my life. There were yellow marks at the door entrance. I went to have a smell and it nearly knocked me out. 'There are poo and pee stains on the terracotta carpet. It was absolutely saturated wet with pee. We still have all the evidence locked in the garage. 'The carpet was wet. It was soaking. It went through to the underlay which was like a baby's nappy. Ms Campbell and her fiance David Alonzi believe the property in Dunfermline, Fife, was used as a dog run in the weeks before they moved in . Floorboards and carpet had to be pulled up as the couple tried their best to rid themselves of the smell . 'We lifted the carpet up and the actual floorboard itself was wet. We then realised how extreme this was as urine had soaked all the way through to the joists. 'We couldn't understand how bad the hallway smelled until we cut two feet of plaster from the floor

Summary: Couple devastated after their new home was left covered in animal waste . Marie Campbell and her fiance tried to move in 10 weeks after buying it . But they found the home had faeces on the walls and urine on the floors . Ms Campbell said: 'I went to have a smell and it nearly knocked me out' She alleges the former owner used it as a dog run before they moved in .


It is the ultimate room with a view for Formula One fans. Racing afficionados will next week be able to spend the night and the race day in the heart of the action at the Malaysian Grand Prix on the Sepang Track. Between March 27 and 29, visitors will also have a unique midnight tour of the track, a traditional Malaysian breakfast in the morning with former pit reporter Sanjeev Palar, and an exclusive behind-the-scenes pit tour. Enjoy the world's hottest race, F1, from the comforts of your sofa, with a unique stay in the heart of the action inside Sepang Track in Malaysia . The apartment boasts unrivaled views of the racing track and will allow fans to witness their favourite stars up close . The apartment sleeps four and provides a unique luxury experience with panoramic views . Guests can enjoy the open plan apartment for all three sessions of the race including practice, qualifying and race day itself. The home is described as an 'oasis at the heart of the world’s hottest race' and comes complete with a large living room featuring panorama windows offering uninterrupted views of the racetrack, one master bedroom, a kitchen, a dining area and a bathroom. Fans can witness every second of the world's fastest engines from the comfort of the living room couch. They can also bring along three friends of their own to share in the exciting event. From Monaco to Melbourne, the world’s fastest and most prestigious race has traversed five continents, renowned for its roaring engines and sky-high temperatures . Depending on the dates assigned, guests will be treated to a Race Pit tour, a Midnight Track Tour and an Sunday breakfast with an Airbnb host, Malaysia’s pit lane reporter, Sanjeev Palar . In order to secure your place in this once-in-a-lifetime racing experience, enter at Airbnb before March 22. The Sepang Track stay forms part of Airbnb’s ‘A Night At’ campaign, which aims to convert unique locations around the world, where no one has ever been able to spend the night before, into unforgettable night stays. This has included a night at the top of the Holmenkollen ski jump in Norway. Inside the open plan apartment, there is a large living room, with panorama views of the racetrack, one master bedroom, a small kitchen, a dining area and a bathroom . Guests will get to watch all three sessions of the race – practice, qualifying and race day itself .

Summary: Enjoy unbeatable views of the world's fastest car engines at Sepang Track . The open plan apartment sleeps four and has a kitchen for race snacks . You will also get an exclusive midnight track and pit stop tour .


A moment of great joy quickly turned to immense pain for Georgia State coach Ron Hunter when he tore his Achilles celebrating his team's 38-36 win over Georgia Southern on Sunday. Hunter rushed onto the court to embrace his son R.J., who had made two free throws with 21.6 seconds left, at the final buzzer in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament championship in New Orleans. Unfortunately for Hunter Sr. he managed to tear his Achilles as he jumped up and down hugging his son and eventually he had to be helped off the court. Georgia State coach Ron Hunter tore his Achilles after rushing on to the court to celebrate his team's 38-36 win over Georgia Southern in New Orleans on Sunday . 'I'm actually embarrassed by this because it takes away honestly from what these kids have done,' said Hunter . Hunter is helped off the court on Sunday after celebrating with his son TJ and tearing his tendon . 'To be honest with you, I saw the kid shoot the ball. I saw the red lights go off…and I jumped up. I tore my Achilles' years ago on the right side playin' basketball when I was 26 years old,' Hunter told reporters afterwards, 'and it was the exact same feeling. I knew when I jumped up. 'I hadn't jumped that high probably in 26 years. I knew when I came down I had done it and instead of stopping right there, I wanted to go celebrate with my team and, more importantly, I wanted to go celebrate with my son.' Hunter Snr. later returned to the court on crutches and helped cut down the nets, which were lowered for him, reports the Washington Post. 'I'm actually embarrassed by this,' Hunter said, 'because it takes away honestly from what these kids have done.' The win clinched Georgia State's third appearance in the NCAA Tournament and first since 2001. Hunter had rushed onto the court to embrace his son R.J., pictured, who had made two free throws with 21.6 seconds left in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament championship in New Orleans . Sunday's win clinched Georgia State's third appearance in the NCAA Tournament and first since 2001 .

Summary: Ron Hunter tore his Achilles after rushing on to the court to celebrate his team's 38-36 win over Georgia Southern in New Orleans on Sunday . Son R.J. had made two free throws with 21.6 seconds left in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament championship game . 'I'm actually embarrassed by this because it takes away honestly from what these kids have done,' said Hunter .