Friends of the Sierra Leone sprinter who 'absconded' in the UK for nine months after the Commonwealth Games have urged him to return home after he claimed asylum here. MailOnline spoke to Jimmy Thoronka's running mates in Freetown, Sierra Leone who said they wanted him back despite the tragedy that has apparently struck his life. Sandy Musa Aleu, Thoronka's coach at the amateur Freetown Flashpack Runners, said the athlete was the top hope for the sport in his country. Scroll down for video . Tragedy: Jimmy Thoronka claims he did not want to return to Sierra Leone after he discovered his adoptive mother, Jelikatu Kargbo, above, had fallen victim to Ebola . Alone: Thoronka was arrested in London last Friday and faces deportation. He has claimed asylum saying there is no one in Sierra Leone to help him - and he wants to become a top athlete here . Taken by Ebola: Jelikatu Kargbo's grave seen from both sides in a cemetery for Ebola victims in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone. Thoronka's adoptive mother is thought to have died from the disease last year . Lost to a deadly disease: The graveyard where Kargbo was laid to rest. She tragically passed Ebola on to her three sisters and another son, Musa, who all perished from the fever which has ravaged parts of Sierra Leone . He said: 'I think he should come home and be a leader for athletics for our country. Maybe if he apologises to the UK for overstaying his visa, the British government can provide money for his sprinting expenses, his training and his accommodation at events.' Thoronka, 20, was arrested last Friday when he was found sleeping rough on the streets of London. He disappeared following last year's Glasgow games and failed to return to the Ebola-hit west African country. He claimed that his flight home was cancelled because of the Ebola crisis and his passport and wallet were stolen - then he was told that his family back home had been wiped out by the deadly virus. But a top Olympic official in Sierra Leone blasted Thoronka's claims yesterday that he was forced to stay after the Commonwealth Games and accused him of lying to claim asylum in Britain. Joseph Nyande, the secretary general of the National Olympic Committee, said: 'I spent a week in London and I still flew in. There was no problem with flights, even British Airways was running at that time. 'He absconded. We tried to get on to him, we tried to call him on the telephone. It was embarrassing for us.' He also cast doubt on Thoronka's claim that his real parents were killed in the 2002 civil war - before he was taken in by an adoptive mother who then died of Ebola. 'I know he has parents here. I don't think there is anything wrong with the parents,' he added. Officials in the country's capital Freetown told MailOnline that Jelikatu Kargbo, 56, the nurse in the police service who adopted Thoronka when he was five, along with four

Summary: Jimmy Thoronka was arrested after nine months of living rough in the UK following the Glasgow Commonwealth Games . Claims his flight home was cancelled and his passport and wallet were stolen. He was arrested late Friday but is now claiming asylum . Said he didn't want to return because his adoptive mother - who took him in after his real parents were killed in 2002 civil war - died of Ebola . But country's Olympic official says that he should return and is 'an embarrassment' to Sierra Leone and casts doubt over his claims . Friends back up his story but still want him to return to lead sport there . Nurse Jelikatu Kargbo adopted 20-year-old runner when he was five .


Staff and patrons were in for a shock after spotting a severed pig's head on a stake left outside a fast food restaurant. Michelle Louise stopped in for a cup of coffee at Coolalinga McDonald's, south-east of Darwin, after dropping her daughter off at work when they made a grisly discovery at about 7.45am on Monday. Ms Louise told NT News that she had noticed a group of people standing around a post so she walked over to see what it was when she was confronted by the bizarre sight. Staff and patrons were stunned to find a severed pig's head on a stake left outside a fast food restaurant . 'It was this pig's head, it was really strange,' she told NT News. 'I joked to my son that it looked like there was now pork on the menu.' Ms Louise said she was stunned to see the head left near the new site where a local shopping centre will be built. ‘I don’t know how long it had been there, it obviously happened in the night,’ she said. Michelle Louise and her daughter made a grisly discovery outside of McDonald's on Monday morning . When Ms Louise returned to the fast food giant to pick her daughter up after work, the head had been removed. 'I know people like pigging around here but I have never seen something like this,' she added. Northern Territory police spokesman told Daily Mail Australia that the incident is currently being ‘looked at’ for possible leads. ‘We’re certainly looking into it to figure out how, why and who someone would put it there,’ the police spokesman said.

Summary: A severed pig's head was left on a stake outside of a fast food restaurant . Michelle Louise and her daughter were stunned to see the head on Monday . Staff and patrons were confronted by the bizarre sight outside McDonald's . A NT police spokesman said the incident is currently being 'looked at'


Hundreds of supporters flocked to the streets of Edinburgh to mark the passing of Dave Mackay, with Sir Alex Ferguson leading the tributes. The former Manchester United manager labelled the ex-Hearts and Tottenham enforcer as 'humble', adding that 'he was the bravest man in the world'. Mackay, who was laid to rest in Edinburgh on Tuesday, died earlier this month at the age of 80 and - according to Ferguson - ought to have earned far more caps for Scotland than he did. Sir Alex Ferguson gave a moving tribute to ex-Tottenham enforcer Dave Mackay at his funeral on Tuesday . Ferguson arriving at Hearts' Tynecastle earlier in the afternoon prior to leading the tributes . Ferguson was in distinguished company, with former Manchester United man Denis Law (back) also present . Supporters lined the streets of Edinburgh to give the former midfielder the send-off he deserved . Pat Jennings (middle) was Tottenham Hotspur's representative at the Mansfield Traquair Centre . The hearse carrying Mackay's coffin was complete with flowers and a football to mark his passing . The cortege leaves Hearts' stadium as the city were given the opportunity to pay their final respects . The order of service for Mackay's funeral . Denis Law, Frank McLintock, Ian St John, Alan Mullery and Bertie Auld also attended his funeral in the Scottish capital, with the cortege leaving from his beloved Tynecastle for a remembrance service in the city. Mackay won all three Scottish domestic honours with Hearts in the 1950s and was a key part of Spurs' famous 1961 double-winning team. He was named Footballer of the Year in both Scotland and England, and also starred for Derby County, where he won the First Division title as manager. 'He was a fantastic player,' Ferguson said. 'They talk about this great courage he had and I think that is unfair. I know he was the bravest man in the world but he was a fantastic footballer, he was skilful. 'His personality, his intensity, his desire to win could make any team. And he proved that by going to Derby County and winning the league as a centre-back. He could play anywhere. 'I thought it was a nice piece in the papers about how he said he didn't enjoy seeing that photograph of him and Billy Bremner portraying him as a bully. He said "I don't like bullies". 'I think that was exactly what Dave Mackay was like. He was a humble person. Humility is embraced by great people and I think Dave Mackay embraced that thoroughly. The iconic image of Mackay confronting Billy Bremner of Leeds during in August 1966 . Manchester City's Mike Summerbee grabs hold of Mackay during a 1968 Division One match . Mackay pictured during a training session at Tottenham's White Hart Lane ground in 1967 . Click here to read Jeff Powell's tribute to Dave Mackay: Enshrined in Tottenham folklore as 'the heartbeat', his iron man demeanour obscured a cultured player adored by the fans he entertained. 'He protected his modesty with the pride only a Scotsman

Summary: Dave Mackay's funeral held in Edinburgh on Tuesday . Former Tottenham and Hearts midfielder died earlier this month aged 80 . Ferguson said Mackay was 'humble' and 'modest' Ex-Manchester United boss also questioned why Mackay only managed to earn 22 caps for Scotland .


Since September 1996, Arsene Wenger has ruled the roost at Arsenal, not just building a squad and controlling a team, but shaping a club. In almost 19 years in charge of the Gunners, Wenger has won three Premier League titles, lifted five FA Cups, led his team to their only ever European final and masterminded the move to the Emirates. When he does eventually decide to step down, Wenger’s legacy will not just be about his successes, but also his longevity. Arsene Wenger has been at Arsenal for almost 19 years, while every other team has changed manager . Wenger led the Gunners to their first Champions League final, and has won three Premier League titles . The Arsenal boss has been in north London since September 1996, surviving 156 Premier League bosses . In an era where Premier League chairmen are as forgiving to their managers as Jose Mourinho tends to be towards referees, Wenger is approaching two decades in the job – almost 15 years longer than the next longest-serving manager in the division. In fact, since the Frenchman arrived in north London, there have been 156 changes in management at the other clubs in the division. Here Sporstmail looks at the men Wenger has survived… . What counts as a change? With caretaker managers, interim appointments, and even the odd case of two men doing the job at the same time, it can be difficult to tell when exactly a club have officially changed managers. Counting caretaker managers would mean, technically, that David Pleat had been appointed Tottenham manager three times in five years. There were times when it seemed David Pleat just had to wait a few minutes to be caretaker at Spurs again . Ruud Gullit had already left two Premier League clubs before Wenger had been in the job three years . Gordon Strachan (left) replacing Ron Atkinson was the second change after Wenger arrived . So while ‘interim’ managers are included in our total, caretakers are not included unless they were given the job for a fixed term. Added to that, for those few occasions when two men have been in charge at the same time, they are counted as only one sacking unless, as with the case of Roy Evans when he worked alongside Gerard Houlier at Liverpool, one is sacked before the other. Landmarks . That all means that Gus Poyet’s sacking this month is the 156th managerial change since Wenger took over. Ray Harford’s resignation at Blackburn, less than a month after ‘the Professor’ got his feet under the desk at Arsenal, was the first, with five more coming in the 1996-97 season. Ray Harford (left) was the first manager to go after Wenger was appointed, while Gus Poyet is the most recent . Peter Reid’s dismissal from Leeds United in November 2003 marked the 50th reign Wenger had survived, while Steve Bruce’s decision to leave Wigan for Sunderland brought up the century in the summer of 2009. Tony Pulis’ shock resignation from Crystal Palace on the eve of this season was

Summary: Arsene Wenger has been in charge at Arsenal since September 1996 . In that time every other top-flight club has changed managers at least twice . Wenger has outlasted more than 150 Premier League changes . READ: Top 50 most shocking moments in Premier League history (30-21) CLICK HERE for all the latest Premier League news .


A man who threw a glass at X Factor judge Redfoo during a night out has pleaded guilty to assault. When Arian Berisha, 21, entered his plea at the Downing Centre Local Court, in Sydney, on Tuesday the more serious charge of reckless wounding was dropped. Redfoo - whose real name is Stefan Gordy - was hit by the glass as he left a VIP section at the popular pub The Golden Sheaf Hotel, in Sydney’s Double Bay, on August 28. The big-haired American singer suffered a cut above his right eye and was treated by paramedics. Berisha, from Waverley in Sydney's eastern suburbs, appeared briefly in court. He will be sentenced at the same court on May 26. Scroll down for video . Arian Berisha (centre) has pleaded guilty to assaulting X Factor judge Redfoo in August . Redfoo - whose real name is Stefan Gordy - was hit by the glass as he left a VIP section at the popular pub The Golden Sheaf Hotel, in Sydney’s Double Bay, on August 28 . Lawyers for Mr Berisha told the court in September the only information they had on the case came from Twitter, and that they were 'seeking statements of more than 140 characters.' At the time of the incident, the X Factor judge said he was dancing with some girls in the roped-off VIP section of the pub when a 'dodgy' guy threw a glass, cutting him on the head. 'It was shocking to me, when something like that happens,' Redfoo told Daily Mail Australia following the incident. 'There was quite a bit of blood. 'My hand was all bloody, I looked in the mirror, the whole side of my face had blood on it.' His alleged attacker - who Redfoo labelled a 'real glasshole' in one interview - attempted to flee the scene. The injured star sprinted after him but was restrained by security guards and one of his friends. Lawyers for Mr Berisha (centre) told the court in September that the only information they had on the case came from Twitter . Berisha, from Waverley in Sydney's eastern suburbs, appeared briefly in court on Tuesday . Redfoo said: 'I have no clue on why you could do such a thing, I can only think of the word jealousy.' 'It's one of the big questions I have. Why, why would he do that? Why would somebody throw a glass at somebody?' The singer was treated for a small, centimetre-wide cut on the right side of his head and delivered a statement to police. Redfoo has never been attacked before. It was the first time he had visited the Sydney hotel and he said if he returns he would wear a Ducati motorcycle helmet. 'They gotta' get rid of the glass cups, the glass bottles,' he told Daily Mail Australia. 'It's just unnecessary in the club and it's very dangerous.' 'I don't do shows unless there's everything plastic in the clubs and the shows. Redfoo told Daily Mail Australia following the incident: 'It was shocking to me' Redfoo was

Summary: Redfoo - whose real name is Stefan Gordy - was hit by a glass in August . He suffered a cut above his right eye and was treated by paramedics . Arian Berisha, 21, entered his plea at the Downing Centre Local Court . He pleaded guilty to assault and will be sentenced on May 26 . The more serious charge of reckless wounding was dropped .


Three children from a remote mountain village in China travel on horseback for three hours a day in order to attend their nearest school. The eight-year-olds endure the 16km round trip every day accompanied by their elderly grandparents - who walk for six hours a day to ensure their grandchildren get the education they themselves were denied. The grandparents of Huang Shijun, Huang Chenbin and Huang Lingyan take the children from their remote home in Mudong village to school every day on horseback, leading the animals along the muddy, rocky and winding track 1,300m above sea level. The grandparents take it in turns to lead the horses along the trail, which is 1,300 metres above sea level . The journey can be dangerous, particularly when it is icy - then the children have to stay at home . The children, all from the Yao ethnic minority group, are all 'left-behind children' - which means their parents have left them in the care of their grandparents while they look for work in towns and cities miles from their village homes. The People's Daily Online reports the youngsters have ridden the horses along the muddy and often dangerous road to school for the last three years. All three youngsters are in Grade One at Liuli elementary school. Huang Shijun, Huang Chenbin and Huang Lingyan are all aged just eight - and travel 16km a day to school . Huang Lingyan (left) said she loves going to school by horse - and all her friends are jealous of her transport . The muddy road from Mudong to Liuli village was only built in 2010, supported by government grants and cannot carry cars. The school has just one teacher, who has worked there alone for five years, teaching two classes with 19 students in total. Huang Fengjun, Huang Chenbin's 60-year-old grandfather, has been using a horse to carry his grandson to school since Huang Chenbin started preschool three years ago. He said the three families had three horses and use them to carry their children to school. During busy seasons for farmers one elderly person takes all three children to school on behalf of the three families. The children often get soaked through on their daily excursions as they cannot carry umbrellas when it rains . After arriving at school, the horses are tied in front of the school's field to graze and the elderly people return to their village. At 3pm the grandparents walk back to the school to take the children home. According to Huang Fengjun, their horses are very docile and do not run around or kick people. But at the beginning of March one horse ran into the mountains and disappeared. Now the three children have to share two horses to get to school. The children often get soaked through on their daily excursions as they cannot carry umbrellas when it rains. Huang Fengjun said: 'Rain will wet their clothes and shoes, so we use plastic sheets to cover the kids and then take them slowly on the horses to school.' But

Summary: Children from remote village in China must travel 16km to nearest school . Journey is too long for them to walk so three children share two horses . Their grandparents walk six hours a day to ensure children get to school . But the mountain road can be dangerous especially when it becomes icy .


Former trailblazing model and restaurateur Barbara Smith is opening up about her battle with Alzheimer's in a new interview. Speaking with Al Roker, Smith said of the moment she was diagnosed; 'I had tears in my eyes. But at the same time I also said, "I’m not going to give to it. I am going to fight."' Her husband meanwhile said the news was difficult for him as well, especially seeing his wife suffer. Said Dan Gasby; 'If anybody didn’t deserve this it was this woman because she is the sweetest human being, bar none. And then, after you curse God, you apologize.' Now the two have been faced with bigger challenges, especially after an incident in which Smith disappeared for 17 hours last November, and was ultimately found at a Manhattan diner. 'I thought I lost her,' said Gasby. 'I thought I lost her. It was like living in a nightmare, but you’re awake.' Scroll down for video . Barbara 'B' Smith, 65, is opening up about her battle with Alzheimer's in an interview with Today . Resting comfortably: B. Smith's stepdaughter, Dana, posted photos of the celebrity restaurateur cuddling on the couch with her puppy, Sasha, after she was found in a Manhattan diner last November . Dana Gasby, who is the general manager at B. Smith's Restaurant in Manhattan, thanked her stepmom's supporters for their prayers and called the harrowing ordeal 'a learning experience' Walkabout: Smith's husband, Dan Gasby, revealed on Facebook that his wife walked from Midtown Manhattan to Harlem, then to Battery Park. She took the ferry to Staten Island where she rode a bus and then boarded the ferry again to return to the city. Finally, Smith walked to La Parisienne diner on Seventh Avenue . The two appeared on Today to get more people, especially minorities, to help with research and to sign up for clinical trials. Smith has even taped a PSA for the Brain Health Registry urging people to enroll in trials and take cognitive tests. This after the incident last November in which she went missing on Long Island and wandered around Manhattan for hours, even taking a ferry to Staten Island, before she was found in a midtown diner. Smith's husband and business partner, Dan Gasby, posted a message on his Facebook page seeking to clarify the circumstances surrounding his wife's disappearance shortly after the incident.. 'Just for the record here's what B experienced so there are no rumors: B walked from midtown to Harlem to battery park took the ferry rode a bus in Staten Island then the ferry again walked to la parisienne on 7th w58 across from our old address where a friend happened to see her!' Barbara 'B' Smith, 65, had last been seen in Southampton, Long Island, at around 8pm Tuesday, according to Dan Gasby. Gasby told MyFox NY that his wife took a jitney from New York City to Sag Harbor, where the couple own a home and restaurant, but got off in Southampton about 10 miles from her final destination. The news station 7Online

Summary: Barbara 'B' Smith, 65, is opening up about her battle with Alzheimer's in an interview with Today . She said her first thought when diagnosed was, 'I’m not going to give in to it. I am going to fight' It was her first major interview since she went missing in Southampton, New York last November . She took a jitney from New York city to Sag Harbor, but got off in about 10 miles from her final destination . She was found at a Manhattan diner early Wednesday and reunited with her family .


Mohamed Salah might have been dismissed as a flop after just a year spent at Chelsea, but he's already proving popular in Italy after moving to Fiorentina on loan, with fans voting him Serie A's best January signing. Things don't seem to be going too well for Lukas Podolski, on loan at Inter Milan from Arsenal, though. After being told he 'isn't doing enough' by manager Roberto Mancini he was ranked as the league's second-worst signing. Podolski's only saving grace was AC Milan's loan purchase of Alessio Cerci, who topped the poll conducted by Gazzetta dello Sport with 44.9 per cent of fans rating him as top transfer flop. Mohamed Salah whips his shirt off after his goal against Tottenham - one of four since joining Fiorentina . Lukas Podolski has underwhelmed for Inter Milan since moving on loan from Arsenal during in January . Roberto Mancini has demanded more from Podolski after the forward made it to eight starts with no goals . Mohamed Salah - Fiorentina - 48.4 per cent . Xherdan Shaqiri - Inter Milan - 19.7 per cent . Manolo Gabbiadini - Napoli - 9.6 per cent . Maxi Lopez - Torino - 6.5 per cent . Luca Antonelli - AC Milan - 3.6 per cent . Marcelo Brozovic - Inter Milan - 3.4 per cent . Luis Muriel - Sampdoria - 2.9 per cent . M'Baye Niang - Genoa - 2.6 per cent . Alessandro Diamanti - Fiorentina - 1.7 per cent . Paul-Jose M'Poku - Cagliari - 1.6 per cent . Alessio Cerci - AC Milan - 44.9 per cent . Lukas Podolski - Inter Milan - 35.4 per cent . Seydou Doumbia - Roma - 9.2 per cent . Suso - AC Milan - 2.8 per cent . Alessandro Matri - Juventus - 2.6 per cent . Victor Ibarbo - Roma - 2.0 per cent . Marco Borriello - Genoa - 1.4 per cent . Alberto Gilardino - Fiorentina - 0.8 per cent . Mobido Diakite - Cagliari - 0.5 per cent . Stipe Perica - Udinese - 0.4 per cent . Salah has started just three games for La Viola but has impressed supporters by bagging four goals, including one against Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League. He even scored the winning goal against Podolski's Inter side atthe San Siro on Sunday, with both players involved. Podolski, on the other hand, has no goals in eight starts over in Milan and it looks increasingly likely that he will be sent back to north London come the end of the season. Former Liverpool midfielder Suso was also high up on the flops list - although his fourth place ranking only comes from 2.8 per cent of the voting. Podolski goes down under a challenge from a Fiorentina defender in Sunday's 1-0 defeat at the San Siro . Salah celebrates after scoring the only goal of the game which saw Fiorentina claim three important points .

Summary: Mohamed Salah has delight fans with four goals in three starts . Lukas Podolski has no goals in eight starts while on loan at Inter Milan . A poll by Gazzetta dello Sport was taken to decide best and worst signings .


Dressed in jumpsuits, hands in cuffs, or locked away in tiny cells, these are the youths held by America's juvenile justice system. The emotional portraits, taken at three 'school' facilities around Washington state, show the inmates standing in prison corridors and resting in their rooms - as well as others which simply try to show how they are feeling. All of the subjects have been locked away after sentencing in the state's juvenile courts, and are part of a project by photographer Steve Davis. Incarcerated: The photo series shows inmates held in Washington state's juvenile prison system, such as the two men above . Grim: One inmate is pictured above in his room, which features a combination toilet-sink, which seemingly leaks . Bleak surroundings: Photographer Steve Davis visited three school-cum-prison facilities in the state, and photographed inmates and their surroundings . Cuffed: These two prisoners have their wrists and ankles bound in the uncompromising portrait above . However, while Davis, whose images are due to be published in an upcoming book, focused on the prisoners' human side for his series, he deliberately left out one aspect: their pasts. Each portrait has been left without a label identifying the prisoner, in an attempt to break the link between those depicted and their crimes. He also shows their bleak living conditions, from a stark gym to a deserted exercise yard, to uncomfortable-looking standard-issue single beds. Marketing material for Davis's book says the intention is that 'the viewer must draw conclusions about each person’s past and possible future... from the simultaneously vast and limited information in each photograph'. Davis, who took the photographs between 1997 and 2005, met the subjects through his work as a resident artist in three of Washington's detention centers, which double as schools. Obscure: Davis made the deliberate decision not to mention the crimes which led to the youths being locked away . No home comforts: The images show bare sleeping, social and exercise space inside the prison system . Prison system: State officials say the juvenile detention centers are a last resort for dangerous youths or those who have no responded to other measures . Around 750 youths a year are sent to juvenile detention facilities in Washington. State information on the system says those sent there have often committed violent crimes or ignored previous punishments. Information from the overseeing Social and Health Services department says: 'These youngsters are typically serious and violent offenders or youth with extensive offense histories who have not responded to local sanctions and interventions.' Children as young as 12 can be incarcerated, and can stay in the facilities until they are 20. More than 90 per cent are male. According to data from September 2014, around two thirds are aged 16-18. Some 19 per cent are sex offenders, while 54 per cent have been convicted of violent crimes. Robbery, assault, burglary and rape feature prominently among the convictions which led to their incarcerations. Around half have mental health issues. Judgement? Davis intended his views to draw their own conclusions from the pictures . Grim dunk:

Summary: Photographer Steve Davis spent years in Washington prison-schools taking photographs of inmates . He decided not to link pictures of the young prisoners to their crimes so viewers can 'draw their own conclusions'


Englishmen Richard Bland and David Howell were one stroke behind early pacesetter Kevin Phelan on the first day of the Africa Open in East London. Bland, 42, and Howell, 39, both shot four-under-par rounds of 68 to trail Phelan after the Irish golfer mixed six birdies with a bogey to sign for 67. Bland could have returned to the clubhouse as a joint leader had he not dropped two shots across three holes on the turn. Kevin Phelan is the early pacesetter on day one of the Africa Open with a five-under round of 67 . David Howell's caddie (right) tries to move a deer off the tee on the 14th hole before his player tees off . RIchard Bland of England is tied second after carding a four-under-par round of 68 . A bogey on the par-four 12th scuppered Howell's chances of taking a share of first place. Twenty-year-old Matthew Fitzpatrick was in the hunt on three under after picking up three strokes on the front nine before remedying the effect of a bogey on the eighth with a birdie on the 531-yard 15th. Welwyn Garden City's Tom Lewis and Gregory Havret of France also signed for 69 while South African hopeful Doug McGuigan fired four birdies over his first seven holes before slipping away to card 71. Howell, who came second in last week's Joburg Open, is currently tied second on day one with Bland . Among the players making good progress up the leaderboard from the later group was Spaniard Eduardo De La Riva, who opened with an eagle on the par-five first hole before finding birdies on the third and fifth. The title will definitely change hands this year given 2014 champion Thomas Aiken is instead competing at the WGC-Cadillac Championship at Doral.

Summary: Kevin Phelan took the early lead in South Africa with a five-under-par 67 . Richard Bland and David Howell lead chasing pack after each making 68 . Howell trying to go one better from last week's second at Joburg Open .


Marshawn Lynch will remain with the Seattle Seahawks. The enigmatic running back had apparently pondered retirement, but he penned a new two-year, $24million extension to keep him in the NFL until 2017. Lynch travelled to Seattle to meet owner Paul Allen and Seahawks top brass and put pen to paper, according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport. Marshawn Lynch has signed a new two-year deal which will keep him in Seattle until 2017 . Lynch propelled Seattle to within a yard of back-to-back Super Bowl titles, but the Seahawks were thwarted . The 28-year-old has rushed for over 1,200 yards for each of the past four seasons. Since joining Seattle from Buffalo in 2010, no running back has rushed for more touchdowns than Lynch, with 54. If Russell Wilson is the face of the franchise, 'Beast Mode' is its heart and soul. After helping Seattle to their first Vince Lombardi trophy in 2014, Lynch played through the pain of a compressed cartilage in his back and carried the Seahawks to within a yard of retaining their title. Lynch gave a lengthy interview to Turkish TV station NTV Spor last week about the final play of Super Bowl XLIX. 'To be honest with you, I would be lying if I didn't tell you that I was expecting the ball. Yes, I was expecting the ball. 'But in life, these things happen. Like I told a reporter after the game, it's a team sport.' The Seahawks also announced they have terminated the contract of tight end Zach Miller.

Summary: Lynch has signed the deal after uncertainty surrounding his future . The running back had threatened to retire after suffering with a back injury . But Lynch, who put Seattle to within a yard of retaining the Super Bowl, stays at the franchise after meeting with owner Paul Allen and top brass .


One of Australia's biggest airlines has revealed that they are still considering whether to strengthen their cockpit policies following the Germanwings tragedy that killed 150 people. A Qantas spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia that they are 'monitoring' the information coming out of the French investigation following the chilling revelation that the co-pilot of the Airbus A320 locked the pilot out before hurtling the plane to the ground. The airline say they are in 'discussions with regulators' over cockpit changes and are still unsure if a review is needed to safeguard passengers. Qantas has announced that it is discussions with regulators over it's cockpit policies . 'We have a comprehensive safety management system that guards against risks to our operations. This includes multi-layered systems to protect the flight deck on our aircraft,' a spokesperson for Qantas said. The airline also said that their pilots' health and well-being are very important to them, claiming they have a rigid recruitment process which includes psychometric testing. 'Periodic aeromedical tests are carried by doctors out once a year for pilots under 40 years old and every six months for pilots over 40,' they said. 'All pilots must complete regular Crew Resource Management training, which among other things includes training in stress management, teamwork, communication and behavioural awareness. 'Like all employees, pilots have access to confidential counselling services and safety reporting channels.' In the UK, a few airlines have announced the new move will come into force tomorrow and aviation insiders say there are moves to make it 'mandatory' across all airlines . Qantas have said that they are still considering whether or not their policies need to be tightened . A more thorough review had been ordered to consider the findings of the investigation of the Germanwings crash, in which 150 people were killed when the A320 slammed into the French Alps. In a statement released to Daily Mail Australia, Virgin Australia said their pilots also undergo medical exams. They said they are constantly in contact with regulatory bodies and have comprehensive measures in place on all flights to ensure the safety of guests and crew. However they said that these details remain confidential for security purposes . 'The Virgin Australia Group continuously undertakes detailed risk reviews, including consultation with the relevant regulatory and industry bodies. Any updates regarding changes to our processes will be provided where appropriate,' a Virgin spokesperson said. 'All Virgin Australia Group Pilots undertake regular aeromedical exams, which include mental health assessments.' It dramatically emerged today that the co-pilot of the Airbus A320 that crashed into the French Alps locked the pilot out of the cockpit and deliberately crashed the plane. The final moments of the doomed jet were revealed by French prosecutors who said it was 28-year-old Andreas Lubitz's plan to 'destroy the plane'. The Qantas review comes as airlines and aviation regulators around the world have begun taking steps to ensure there are always two people in the cockpit. Tragedy: It emerged today that Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz (pictured) locked the plane's pilot out of the cockpit and 'deliberately' crashed the

Summary: Qantas are in discussions with regulators over their cockpit policies . The airliner say they are monitoring the investigation in France . The news comes after the Germanwings tragedy which killed 150 people . Qantas say they are considering if better safeguards are needed . It comes after many airlines in the UK have changed their cockpit policies .


It is called the 'happiest place on Earth', but not, you may think, for your bank balance. For families whose children are pressuring them to visit the magical theme park in Florida, the expenses can quickly rack up. But there are some tricks of the trade to help enjoy Disney on a budget. From clever packages to websites selling discounted tickets and even the option to camp instead of staying in a hotel, there are plenty of ways to cut costs. Scroll down for video . Stock up on all you may possibly need during your day. You will pay a premium for simple vitals such as sun tan lotion, plasters and water . Camp instead of staying in a hotel . Yes there are plenty of themed hotels at Disney, but you will part with a lot of money for the privilege of staying within the parks. But Disney offers a range of accommodation from castles to campsites, and the latter can be as inexpensive as $43 (£28) per night. Stay at the Disney Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, in a rented tent, or bring your own for the cheapest price. Complimentary shuttles are available to all the parks, and you can enjoy the campsite's pool, canoeing and archery activities in its 750 acres woodland setting. Experience the happiest place on earth without paying a fortune! Shop around a few months in advance for the best ticket prices, and never buy on the door . Sign up for the Disney Dining Plan . The Disney Dining Plans are offered for UK holidaymakers staying in a Disney resort. They have to be booked in advance, and operate by purchasing a card with allocated meals loaded onto them. The cards can be swiped and deducted when in the parks, at a range of locations. These are useful as you won't be tempted to go over budget, and you can pay in advance before you reach the parks and are tempted to splurge out. Attraction tickets sold online . Do not fall into the trap of buying on the door. Not only will you have to queue for longer to get into the park, you will also miss out on the cheaper ticket prices. Just last month it was reported that single-day ticket prices are expected rise to $105 (£69.57) for the Magic Kingdom and $99 (£65.50) for the three other resort parks - Hollywood Studios, EPCOT and the Animal Kingdom Park. One-day tickets for the Magic Kingdom currently cost $99 before tax and entrance to each of the other parks in the resort costs $94 (£62.28). But there is no need to pay the full entry price. If you do your research you can certainly find sites such as attraction-tickets-direct.co.uk offering deals and combination tickets to make it all cheaper. It is worth noting that children under three get into the park for free, and children over ten are classed as adults. There are military discounts available for those who qualify. Explore the magic: The best place to find out what is in

Summary: A holiday to Disney can appear out of reach for some families on a budget . There are ways to keep costs down including dining cards, camping options and knowing when is the best time to go . Save hundreds booking tickets, merchandise and food before you go .


From the London Eye to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, landmarks across the globe have been going green in honour of St Patrick's Day. Around 150 structures around the world are being floodlit with green light to mark the patron saint of Ireland's national holiday. Tourism Ireland are believed to have spent about €65,000 ob their Global Greening initiative which includes iconic landmarks such as Rome's Colosseum in Italy, Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Leinster House in Dublin. While the Office of Public Works paid another €30,000 to turn buildings in Ireland green in the run-up to the celebrations. This year there is a whole collection of places taking part for the first time ever including the the Sacré Cœur basilica in Paris, Nelson's Column in London, and several buildings in Iceland. Tonight's illumintions will culminate a day of international St Patrick's Day celebrations which has includes parades in Dublin, New York and scores of other cities. In the UK, Prince William and his heavily pregnant wife, Kate, marked the day by presenting shamrocks to soldiers from the Irish Guards at the barracks in Aldershot. While in the emerald isle itself, hundreds of thousands of people lined the nearby route of the Dublin parade, the culmination of a four-day festival featuring music and dance performances, pub crawls, cultural tours and street arcadesIn the US, which is home to more than 40 million who claim Irish descent, their flagship parade down Fifth Avenue in New York brought the city to a halt. The London Eye casts an eerie green reflection across the Thames as it is illuminated in green to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland's national holiday (left) while the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, in Italy is one of around 150 buildings worldwide that will be lit up this evening to celebrate Ireland's patron saint (right) Landmark buildings across the world have been floodlit green as global celebration of St Patrick's Day, including the Millennium Centre in Cardiff, Wales . Tourism Ireland spent about €65,000 on greening more than 120 buildings and monuments worldwide, including the Government buildings in Dublin . The Colosseum in Rome, Italy has agreed to take part and be floodlit with green lights for the first time ever to celebrate St Patrick's Day . Edinburgh Castle looks ghostly all lit in green for the Tourism Ireland's Global Greening annual initiative which aims to cast the world's most famous places in green light . Edinburgh Airport control tower in Scotland is illuminated as Tourism Ireland praised the 'impressive' line-up of landmarks taking part in the fun (left) and some places taking part for the first time ever include the Colosseum in Rome, the Sacré Cœur basilica in Paris, and Nelson's Column in London (right) Glasgow's SSE Hydro Arena and Armadillo looks alien in bright green light, reflected from the water in the initiative to mark the national holiday of the Emerald Isle . Leinster House in Dublin is illuminated in green to mark a day of international St Patrick's Day celebrations which has includes parades in Dublin, New York

Summary: From the London Eye and Edinburgh Castle to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, global landmarks are going green tonight . More than 150 iconic structures around the world will be floodlit with green light in honour of St Patrick's Day . Tourism Ireland's Global Greening initiative will culminate a day of international celebrations and parades .


Australian Federal Police Commissioner Andrew Colvin says his agency will not be blamed if Bali Nine duo Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran are executed in Indonesia. Mr Colvin, who was chief of staff to former commissioner Mick Keelty when the Bali Nine smuggling ring members were arrested in Indonesia in 2005, was critical of media commentary surrounding the role the AFP played in the original arrest. Mr Colvin dubbed criticism of the AFP's actions, which included handing information over to Indonesian authorities that led to the arrests, as 'misinformed and misguided.' Scroll down for video . Australian Federal Police Commissioner Andrew Colvin says his agency will not be blamed if Bali Nine duo Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran are executed in Indonesia. 'Put simply, do we have blood on our hands? No,' Mr Colvin said on Thursday. 'Put simply, were we part of a conspiracy for greater co-operation that I've seen written about? No. 'There is nothing I could say today ... that's not been put on the records in courts in Australia; in the Federal Court when we were challenged about our role.' 'Put simply, do we have blood on our hands? No,' Mr Colvin said on Thursday. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop lights a candle outside Parliament House for Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten stood together at a candlelight vigil for the Bali Nine duo. Mr Colvin's comments come a day after Chan, 31, and Sukumaran, 33, were transferred to 'Death Island', where the two men are set to be killed by firing squad. The transfer from Bali's Kerobokan prison came as Australian politicians and officials continued their 11th-hour pleas for Chan and Sukumaran to be spared. 'It's our hope the Indonesian government will reconsider its decision to proceed with the executions,' Andrew Colvin. Mr Colvin said the AFP had been working 'for many months' alongside the government in efforts to push for clemency for the pair. 'It's our hope the Indonesian government will reconsider its decision to proceed with the executions.' Chan and Sukumaran were sentenced in 2006 for their parts in a plot to smuggle 8.3kg of heroin from Bali to Australia.

Summary: Australian Federal Police chief Andrew Colvin denies 'mishandling' case . Colvin labelled critics of AFP's involvement in the arrest as 'misinformed' 'Put simply, do we have blood on our hands? No,' Colvin said . AFP working with government 'for many months' in push for clemency . Colvin: 'It's our hope Indonesian government will reconsider executions'


An Australian woman who contracted a life-threatening infection after a breast implant procedure at a Thai hospital, later requiring a partial double mastectomy, said she was 'butchered' by cosmetic surgeons. Ms O'Keefe chose a $7,500 cosmetic surgery tourism package as a reward to herself after losing 35kg and her breasts appearing 'like pancakes'. She said she was told she was going to have 'the best time of her life'. But Ms O'Keefe said she was shocked at the result of the operation. 'I've been absolutely butchered,' she said. Scroll down for video . Ordeal: Courtney O'Keefe (pictured) contracted a life-threatening infection after a breast implant procedure at a Thai hospital, later requiring a double mastectomy, said she was 'butchered' by cosmetic surgeons. With implants: Courtney O'Keefe is pictured here, with her implants, after spending more than six months in hospital for a deadly infection. Ms O'Keefe has since had the implants removed and a double mastectomy, but still has a long path of reconstructive surgery ahead . After they were taken out: This picture shows Ms O'Keefe's breasts after her implants were extracted from her body. She will receive re-constructive surgery from the Cosmetic Institute in Sydney, who have stumped up to assist her . Ms O'Keefe is pictured here following her double mastectomy, holding both of her implants in each hand. The implants were removed on December 17. Ms O'Keefe has not worked since she was struck down by the infection . Ms O'Keefe said she was in 'agony' upon returning to Australia and her mother whisked her to hospital shortly after she arrived back home in Perth. 'We went straight to Armidale Emergency,' she said. 'I was there for 5 minutes and she admitted me up to a room. 'I was in an isolation room becaues they didnt have any clue what I had... They swabbed, and it took four days to figure out what it was.' It was the beginning of a six month ordeal, with Ms O'Keefe spending time at both Armidale and Fremantle hospitals. She was diagnosed with the rare bacterium pseudomonas aeruginosa, which the Centre for Disease Control said is often contracted by patients in hospital, particularly those with wounds from surgery or hooked up to medical devices. Ms O'Keefe is pictured here after her stay in hospital, when she still had implants . Her condition worsened. 'It was also turning septic and was starting to shut down my liver, my kidneys, my heart, my brain,' she said. 'Mum and Dad had to come and say goodbye to me twice,' said Ms O'Keefe. Doctors called in respected specialists to treat the condition, and they concocted a special substance to fight it. A PIC (peripherally inserted central catheter) was installed inside her so she could receive a constant stream of antibiotics. On December 17, 2014, nearly a year after her ordeal, surgeons removed her implants because the infection had returned. Because the infection had spread to her surrounding tissue, both her breasts were also removed. 'I will never be able to life a normal life': Ms O'Keefe

Summary: Courtney O'Keefe from Perth, Australia, travelled to Thailand for boob job . She booked the $7,500 trip as a reward to herself for losing 35kg . Ms O'Keefe felt like she had a 'pancake chest' after losing so much weight . After waking up in hospital her first thought was she had been 'butchered' When she returned to Australia the scarring on her chest became infected . She was forced to have partial double mastectomy and implants removed . 'I'm never going to live a normal life,' she tearfully told Daily Mail Australia .


Cola-Cola has gotten rid of a Fanta advertisement that referred to the 1940s, the time period in which the drink was first produced in Germany, as 'the good old times.' The advertisement, which was broadcast in German, was in honor of Fanta's 75th anniversary and promoted a new drink recipe. The clip detailed how Fanta was created by the soda company's employees, because there were limited supplies available to produce Coke. Scroll down for video . Creation: Fanta was first created in Germany, when there were limited supplies available for producing Coke . The advertisement's voice-over narration said in German '75 years ago, resources for our beloved Coke in Germany were scarce. 'Employees at Coca-Cola - rather clever brainiacs - had to think of something and came up with a brilliant idea. 'From the scarcely available ingredients, such as whey and apple fibers, they simply developed a new drink.' Later on in the clip, the narrator said 'This German soda turns 75 years old.' 'And to celebrate this, we are bringing back the feeling of the "Good Old Times" with the new Fanta Classic.' The advertisement does not say that the drink was produced in Nazi Germany during WWII, the Express pointed out, when there were trade embargoes against the country. According to the newspaper, the advertisement enraged online commenters, one of whom reportedly said they were 'Speechless.' A Coca-Cola spokeswoman issued a statement to Daily Mail Online, which read 'We apologize for any offense caused by a video promoting our new Fanta Classic product in Germany. 'The new product is based on the original Fanta formula and the video was intended to evoke positive memories of many consumers over more than seven decades of Fanta brand history. 'Fanta was invented in Germany during the Second World War but the 75-year-old brand had no association with Hitler or the Nazi Party.' New edition: The advertisement, broadcast in German, commemorated Fanta's 75th anniversary and promoted a new drink recipe .

Summary: Coca-Cola's Fanta ad commemorated the drink's 75th anniversary and promoted a new drink recipe . The commercial detailed how the soda was first created in Germany . A narrator says in the clip 'We are bringing back the feeling of the "Good Old Times"' Coca-Cola has said the ad was meant to 'evoke positive childhood memories'


Luis Suarez has been added to a long list of former Liverpool greats returning to Anfield later this month for the charity match organised by the Liverpool FC Foundation on March 29. Suarez was not expected to be present as Uruguay have a friendly against Morocco in Agadir on Saturday, March 28 but his attendance was confirmed by Liverpool's official website on Thursday. Furthermore, Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher, who will be captains on the day itself, have invited some of the players they most respected playing against in Thierry Henry, John Terry and Didier Drogba to take part. Luis Suarez is going to return to Liverpool on March 29 for a charity game . Fernando Torres, who exited Liverpool for Premier League rivals Chelsea, will be back at Anfield for the game . The game, organised by the Liverpool FC foundation, will see Xabi Alonso and Jamie Carragher link up again . Xabi Alonso, Fernando Torres, Pepe Reina and Dirk Kuyt have already been confirmed to grace the turf once again in front of Reds fans. Current Liverpool first-team members not on international duty will also play, along with some of the club's academy players. Managers of the two sides, along with the final line-ups, are set to be confirmed in the near future. John Arne Riise and Luis Garcia have already confirmed they will be appear in the game. Goalkeeper Pepe Reina will also play again at Anfield for the match at the end of March . Steven Gerrard is set to captain one of the teams in the game, with Carragher taking the other armband . Chelsea duo Didier Drogba (left) and John Terry have also agreed to feature in the game . The game gives Liverpool fans one last opportunity to see Gerrard in action alongside the best players from the array of sides he has captained throughout his time at Anfield before he leaves for LA Galaxy at the end of the season. Proceeds raised from the event will help fund Liverpool FC Foundation's community programmes, which benefit thousands of young people and adults throughout the city of Liverpool, and also support Alder Hey's new Hospital in the Park as well as providing support packages to Claire House, Positive Futures, Centre 56 and Cash for Kids.

Summary: The Liverpool FC Foundation have organised a charity match for March 29 . Luis Suarez, Xabi Alonso, Pepe Reina and Dirk Kuyt will be back at Anfield . John Terry, Didier Drogba and Thierry Henry are also set to play . CLICK HERE for all the latest Liverpool news .


A 27-year-old childcare director has been arrested after she allegedly falsely claimed more than $3 million worth of child care subsidies meant to fund care for children who are abused, neglected or disadvantaged. The woman, Melissa Higgins, is the director of the family day care centre Aussie Giggles in the Albury Wodonga area, on the New South Wales-Victoria border, the ABC reported. Australian Federal Police officers seized $2.1 million in cash, a $90,000 car and a number of other items after searching a number of properties in the Albury-Wodonga area connected to Ms Higgins. A 27-year-old childcare director has been arrested after she allegedly falsely claimed more than $3 million worth of child care subsidies. Image posed by models . The 27-year-old was arrested on Monday and charged with three counts of Obtaining a Financial Benefit By Deception. Police will allege Ms Higgins started fraudulently claiming Special Child Care Subsidies (SCCB), worth more than $3 million, in December 2013. SCCB is a payment that subsidises up to the full cost of child care for a child who is at risk of serious abuse or neglect, or where the child's family is experiencing temporary financial hardship. Ms Higgins' Aussie Giggles is a family day care provider, meaning she cares for children in her own home. Her arrest is a result of a joint AFP, Department of Human Services (DHS) and Department of Social Services (DSS) investigation after the agencies discovered irregularities in payments. Ms Higgins will appear in Albury Local Court in May. Australian Federal Police officers seized $2.1 million in cash, a $90,000 car and a number of other items after searching a number of properties in the Albury-Wodonga area. Image posed by models . AFP Fraud and Anti-Corruption Centre manager Linda Champion said: 'Investigations like this send a clear message to anyone who is thinking of engaging in this type of [alleged] criminal activity – collectively we have proven our ability to investigate and take action, as we have done today.' General Manager DHS, Hank Jongen said fraud would not be tolerated. 'If there are people out there who think they can get away with fraud, they need to think again,' Mr Jongen said. 'It is only a matter of time before we catch up with them, and when we do, we will make sure they are dealt with in the courts.' A DSS spokesperson said child care services that did the wrong thing were on notice. 'DSS takes non-compliance very seriously and, as demonstrated in this case today, will use all means available to us to enforce the law where the evidence warrants it.' Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Childcare director allegedly falsely claimed more than $3m in subsidies . Melissa Higgins owns day care centre Aussie Giggles in Albury Wodonga . AFP officers seized $2.1 million in cash, a $90,000 car and other items .


Manor team principal John Booth concedes his marque 'have a lot of work to do' after their weekend was saved by the Malaysian Grand Prix stewards. After emerging from administration in February and being forced to sit out the season-opening race in Australia due to IT infrastructure woes, the South Yorkshire-based team will race in Malaysia. However, rookie Roberto Merhi failed to set a time within the 107 per cent rule for qualifying, whilst team-mate Will Stevens did not even take to the track due to a fuel system issue. Roberto Merhi failed to post a time within the 107 per cent rule but will be allowed to race in on Sunday . Manor Marussia drivers Stevens (left) of Great Britain and Roberto Merhi of Spain . The stewards, though, granted both drivers dispensation to take part in the race at the Sepang International Circuit due to them setting 'satisfactory times in practice'. Manor's return to competitive action was always going to be an uphill struggle, and so it has proven, with Merhi and Stevens some way off the pace of those cars directly ahead of them. Assessing the situation, Booth said: 'We knew our first weekend of running would not be without its challenges. 'Although we had a positive day on Friday, it has been important to keep our expectations for qualifying in check. 'Our two drivers have done a solid job and Friday's practice showed promise in terms of having the pace for the 107 per cent time. But today underlined we have a lot of work to do.' Will Stevens failed to emerge from the garage, pictured here in practice on Friday, following mechanical woes . Manor team principal John Booth concedes they 'have a lot of work to do' this season after difficult start . Essex-born Stevens has now attended two grands prix with Manor, but has yet to take part in qualifying. Being in the race, however, at least affords Manor and the drivers the opportunity to make progress. 'Obviously I was very disappointed not to take part in qualifying,' said Stevens. 'In FP3 we had a fuel system problem and we were trying to resolve that, but sadly we weren't able to get on top of it in time for me to take part. 'Looking at the positives, as we always try to do, the practice sessions showed promise and my times were within the 107 per cent throughout Friday. 'Step by step we'll get there.'

Summary: F1 team Manor to start Sepang race after missing first race of season . Roberto Merhi and Brit Will Stevens granted dispensation by stewards . Team principal John Booth admits team 'have a lot of work to do'


Two California teachers appeared sheepish in court as both pleaded not guilty to having drunken cocaine-fueled sex with their high school students on a beach. Melody Lippert, 38, and Michelle Ghirelli, 30, originally escaped sex charges as prosecutors could not find evidence linking them to one of the five boys implicated in the trip. But on Wednesday, both answered to charges of unlawful sexual intercourse at a Newport Beach court. Lippert and Ghirelli, both teachers at South Hills High School in Covina, spoke only to deny the charges. Scroll down for video . First appearance: Michelle Ghirelli, who was studying for a Master's degree, in court to deny charges of sexual assault and giving cocaine to a minor that could see her jailed and placed on the sex offender's register . Case: Melody Lippert, 38, allegedly organized a beach trip and invited Ghirelli and five of their students. She allegedly had sex with an 18-year-old boy then coerced Ghirelli into engaging in sexual acts with a 17-year-old . Case: Melody Lippert (left), 38, and Michelle Ghirelli (right), 30, both from Covina, were arrested last month over sexual assault allegations but were not charged initially as prosecutors could not link them to one of the boys . Prosecutor Kristin Braic said: 'The bottom line for teachers out there is: keep your hands off your students.' Outside court Ghirelli's attorney, Stephen DeSales, told KTLA: 'There were drugs and then marijuana and alcohol heavily involved in everybody's adventure on this beach. It was a lot of confusion about who was who.' The teachers were arrested on January 17 after Lippert allegedly organized a camping trip to a beach, inviting Ghirelli and five male students. The pair allegedly provided at least one minor with cocaine. Lippert is accused of having sex with an 18-year-old student an pressuring Ghirelli, who was studying for a Master's degree after being promoted, to engage in sexual acts with a 17-year-old student. Lippert was charged with conspiracy and contributing to the delinquency of a minor while Ghirelli was charged with copulation and unlawful sex with a minor. They were both released after posting bail and currently remain on paid administrative leave. The South Hills High School teachers allegedly organized an out-of-school beach trip with five students . Lippert, who has taught as a teacher for the Covina-Valley Unified School District for 15 years, had met up with a group of male students from her high school at a beach in San Clemente last November, on a trip that was not school sponsored, according to CBS. In initial reports, Lippert had reportedly given the group alcohol and then engaged in a sexual act with one of the students, according to deputies. She then made plans to meet up with the students for a second liaison at the same spot, bringing along Ghirelli, who has been teaching for the district for five years. The pair then met up with five students of the same group on a non-school sponsored camping trip from December 27 to 29, spending a night on the beach. The

Summary: Melody Lippert, 38, and Michelle Ghirelli, 30, from South Hills High School in California appeared in court for charges of having sex with male students . They were initially not charged for sexual assault due to lack of evidence . Both pleaded not guilty to sex with students and providing cocaine to minors .


The woes have increased for Queens Park Rangers, with the club fearing they will lose star striker Charlie Austin in the summer and their accounts showing they could still face a Financial Fair Play fine of nearly £58million. The club are in deep relegation trouble, three points adrift of safety, and have a crucial match away to Crystal Palace at lunchtime on Saturday. They have not won in their previous 11 matches against London clubs and the game will be played against a backdrop of an uncertain future. Manager Chris Ramsey insists that Charlie Austin will not be allowed to leave QPR for a paltry fee . Manager Chris Ramsey admitted that Austin, whose contract runs out at the end of next season, could leave in the summer, but is adamant they will not let him go for a paltry fee. Austin has been in red-hot form in his debut season in the Barclays Premier League with 15 goals — just behind Harry Kane on 16 and top scorers Sergio Aguero and Diego Costa on 17. The 25-year-old has played his way into contention when Roy Hodgson announces his England squad next week to play in the Euro 2016 qualifier against Lithuania and friendly versus Italy later this month. Hodgson was at Loftus Road to see Austin score a fine strike against Arsenal 10 days ago, despite Rangers losing. Austin has been in red-hot form in his debut season in the Barclays Premier League with 15 goals . Austin celebrates scoring his second goal during the Premier League match against West Bromwich Albion . Ramsey admitted: ‘When somebody sparkles there’s always people in there to poach them or to buy them and make their clubs better. ‘So we would be foolish not to be worried we’re going to lose him. We hope we don’t and we’re glad he’s performed in a way that other teams are trying to secure his services. ‘He’s one of the top strikers in the country, it’s not my decision whether he stays or goes, but any top striker always goes for top dollar.’ QPR have opened talks with Austin over a new, £60,000-a-week deal, but he is keen to wait until the end of the season before making a decision. Austin has been offered a new deal at Loftus Road but will wait until the end of the season to make a decision . To make matters worse, the club’s financial accounts for the 2013-14 season when they were in the Championship, filed at Companies House on Friday, show that their ‘real’ losses last season were almost £70m. The Football League’s complex FFP rules are designed to discourage rich owners buying success and endangering the health of their clubs. A tariff of fines is in place for clubs that massively overspend. Earlier this month, QPR announced they had made a loss of £9.8m but the accounts now prove the smaller loss figure was only possible because of owners — mainly Tony Fernandes — wrote off £60m of old loans in an ‘exceptional item’ in the accounts. Qpr

Summary: QPR accounts show they could still face a big Financial Fair Play fine . The fine could cost the west London club a whopping £58million . They also face the possibility of losing star striker Charlie Austin . Austin has been offered a new contract as other clubs look to take pounce .


Hollywood actor Martin Freeman is today unveiled by Labour as the first big celebrity endorsement of the election campaign. The star of the Hobbit, Sherlock and The Office is to appear in a party political broadcast in which he contrasts the 'choice' between Labour and the Tories. But in a surprise move, the video lasting almost three minutes has no mention of Labour's leader Ed Miliband. Scroll down for video . Martin Freeman, the star of the Hobbit, Sherlock and The Office, is to appear in a party political broadcast in which he contrasts the 'choice' between Labour and the Tories . Freeman appears against a white backdrop talking directly to the camera about the choice the country faces on May 7 . Recruiting Freeman to the Labour cause is a coup for the party which has in recent years relied on comedian Eddie Izzard and actor Richard Wilson to bring some celebrity stardust. In the video, due to be aired on television tomorrow night, he appears against a white backdrop talking directly to the camera about the choice the country faces on May 7. 'Now we are in the run-up to a General Election and over that time you're going to hear loads of claims from people on the Left, on the Right, all over the place. I . 'It's going to drive you mad. It'll probably drive me mad but don't switch off yet,' he says. The 44-year-old says the election will focus on a 'choice about what kind of country we want to live in'. He adds: 'I don't know about you, but my values are about community, compassion, decency; that's how I was brought up.' He claims the Tories will take the country on a 'rollercoaster of cuts' while Labour will 'make sure the economy works for all of us, not just the privileged few, like me, but it's not just about that'. The 44-year-old says the election will focus on a 'choice about what kind of country we want to live in' Labour leader Ed Miliband is not mentioned in the broadcast, as polls suggest the Labour party is more popular than its leader . Not every celebrity has been supportive of Ed Miliband's Labour party, not least his plans to impose a levy on homes worth £2million. Singer Myleene Klass on Labour's mansion tax: 'When you do look at the people who are going to be suffering this tax, it's true a lot of them are grannies who have had these houses in their families for a long, long time.' Actor Maureen Lipman: 'The Chuka Harman Burnham Hunt Balls brigade? I can't, in all seriousness, go into a booth and put my mark on any one of them. For the first time in five decades, I shall not be voting Labour.' Presenters Ant and Dec on Labour and Miliband: Ant McPartlin: I feel we're both staunchly Labour and would vote Labour if we could, but I don't know what their philosophy is any more.' Declan Donnelly: 'I'm not sure I could picture him [Miliband] as prime

Summary: EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood star is first big celebrity endorsement of election . Contrasts the the 'choice' between Labour and the Tories on May 7 . Backs Labour's values of 'community, compassion and decency' But Labour leader Ed Miliband is not mentioned in 3-minute video .


Support for British military action against ISIS has risen sharply in the last five months, as the government comes under pressure to catch Jihadi John. David Cameron has vowed to give security and defence chiefs everything they need ‘to find these people and put them out of action’ after the ISIS killer was unmasked as former London student Mohammed Emwazi. Backing for air strikes against ISIS has risen by 11 points to 63 per cent since September, while support for boots on the ground has grown from a quarter to a third. Scroll down for video . New polling shows support for the RAF taking part in airstrikes has risen from 52 per cent in September last year to 63 per cent, according to a YouGov survey for The Times . The idea of British and American ground forces being sent into Iraq to take on ISIS is now backed by 32 per cent, up from 24 per cent September . MPs voted in September by 524 to 43 to back air strikes against ISIS in Iraq, with six RAF Tornados joining war planes from the US, France and Arab nations in military intervention. But Britain is not involved in Syria, after MPs voted against action against the Assad regime in the country a year earlier. New polling shows support for the RAF taking part in airstrikes has risen from 52 per cent in September last year to 63 per cent, according to a YouGov survey for The Times. Eight in 10 Tory voters back airstrikes, compared to just over six in 10 Labour backers. Some 73 per cent of Ukip supporters and 62 per cent of Lib Dems support airstrikes, while just 40 per cent of Green party supporters back the idea. There is also growing support for ground troops to be sent it, although more people are still opposed to the idea. The idea of British and American ground forces being sent into Iraq to take on ISIS is now backed by 32 per cent, up from 24 per cent September. However, ground troops are still opposed by 45 per cent. David Cameron has insisted he will back the services in their efforts to take on ISIS, but some believe that will only be possible with the use of ground troops in Iraq and Syria . However, Tories are split 41 to 41 for and against ground troops. Among Lib Dems – who opposed the Iraq war - only 16 per cent are in favour, with 60 per cent opposed. The killer known as Jihadi John has appeared in ISIS propaganda videos beheading hostages, including Britons, since last summer. The naming of terrorist as Emwazi has put renewed pressure on the security services, after it emerged he had been pinpointed as a potential terrorist by the British authorities but was nonetheless able to travel to Syria in 2013 and join ISIS. Mr Cameron has insisted he will back the services in their efforts to take on ISIS, but some believe that will only be possible with the use of ground

Summary: 63% now back RAF airstrikes against ISIS, up from 52% in September . MPs votes in favour of bombing raids in Iraq but not Syria last year . Support for US and UK ground troops rises from 24% to 32%, poll shows .


An authentic Gaucho cowboy has staked his claim, being named the ‘World’s Most Talented’ after performing some incredibly controlled yoga with a horse. Martin Tatta from San Antonio de Areco, Argentina, is revered for his spiritual connection to horses through the art of yoga and showcased his unique talent for the TV series. Featured at his ranch at the start of the clip, the 32-year-old explains what it is exactly that he does with one of the show’s presenters David Brain. Martin attaches his hat to the horse's hoof before getting the animal to point its legs out straight . And goes into brief detail about what Indian breaking in involves. He says: ‘It’s called Indian breaking in, it takes a lot of time working with the horse on the ground, but I trust animals more than anything. ‘You shouldn’t trust people, but you should trust animals. And as for my wife, sometimes I don’t trust her either.’ After sharing a quick hug with the presenter, Martin introduces him to his family and his mentor Alberto, who took him under his wing when he was aged 14. After turning the horse over onto its back, the Gaucho cowboy climbs on top of it and holds it hoofs . Relaxing the animal, Martin holds onto the horse's front hoofs before performing a spectacular head stand . Despite this however, Alberto takes little credit for Martin’s unique talent and claims that his ability with horses is something that cannot be taught. He says: ‘Authentic Gauchos have many customs, he [Martin] learnt some of that stuff, but not this. He learnt this on his own.’ Riding his horse into position to begin the routine, Martin is filmed by David as he slowly stands up on the animal’s back. Next he lays down on top of the horse and rubs his head against its neck. Descending to its knees the animal rolls over onto its side and Martin begins caressing its stomach. Martin performs the horse yoga at his ranch in San Antonio de Areco for TV show 'World's Most Talented' Martin then moves the horse onto its back and after placing his hat on its hoof, gets the animal to point its legs. Straddling the horse, Martin returns to lay on its stomach and after moving its front legs into place performs an impressive head stand. David and Alberto look on in amazement as Martin turns the horse back onto its legs before bringing it to the ground once more, jumping up on it, and standing up as the horse ascends. Martin was taken under the wing of his mentor Alberto when he was just aged 14 and he has been training ever since . Reacting with a laugh of disbelief, David remarks that the performance was incredible. He says: ‘I have never been more confident that that is going to blow people away. If that horse had taken one step in the wrong way it would have really hurt.’ Martin will represent Argentina against Japan when the programme is broadcast at 9pm on Tuesday

Summary: Relaxing the horse, the Gaucho cowboy brings it slowly to the ground . Before turning it over, climbing up on it and performing a head stand . The show's presenter David Brain watches the yoga routine in disbelief . Martin Tatta will represent Argentina against Japan in the programme .


For a player that has yet to regularly score at club level, Nicklas Bendtner certainly needs no invitation to where the back of the net is while wearing a Denmark shirt. The former Arsenal striker became an outcast at the Gunners and is now struggling for game time at Wolfsburg. But a hat-trick against the USA on Wednesday shows the striker has no problems at international level. Here Sportsmail looks at the Dane's international scoring record as well as nine other hot-shots who have failed to replicate the form shown for their country at their clubs. Ali Daei (International caps 149, goals 109) Ali Daei is in a league of his own. As the top international goal scorer of all time he is the only player to net over 100 times for his country. Ali Daei celebrates scoring for Bayern Munich against Hamburg during his short stay with the German giants . Daei was prolific for Iran and featured in the 1998 World Cup where he played against the USA (above) But the striker found banging goals in for Iran was a lot easier than doing it on a weekly basis in Germany. Bayern Munich signed him in 1998 but within a year he was at Hertha Berlin, who offloaded him to Dubai in 2002 following just six league goals. Stern John (Trinidad & Tobago - International caps 115, goals 70) With an international strike rate better than Luis Suarez, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Robin van Persie, you would hope a player as prolific as that on the global scene to at least make a splash in the Premier League. Birmingham's Stern John (right) goes down under pressure from Bolton's Jay-Jay Okocha in 2002 . England's John Terry clears the ball off the line in front of John and Rio Ferdinand during the Three Lions' 2-0 win over Trinidad & Tobago at the group stages of the 2006 World Cup . But Stern John never stood out during his two years at Birmingham between 2002 and 2004, while Sunderland also opted against giving him much of a chance in the top flight. It certainly doesn't reflect well on the international opponents Trinidad & Tobago must have been playing. Lukas Podolski (Germany - International caps 122, goals 48) Since making his international debut over 11 years ago, Lukas Podolski has gone on to become a regular for Germany, winning over 120 caps and of course the World Cup last year. Arsenal's Lukas Podolski (right) fends off Bayern Munich's Javi Martinez during a Champions League game . Podolski has over 120 caps for Germany and took a selfie with Bastian Schweinsteiger after winning the 2014 World Cup in Brazil last summer following a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final . His international breakthrough came while starring for Cologne but since moving to Bayern Munich in 2006, his club form never again hit the same consistent heights. A flop at Bayern and frozen out at Arsenal, he is now toiling on loan at Inter Milan from the Gunners. Milan Baros (Czech Republic - International caps

Summary: Nicklas Bendtner scored a hat-trick for Denmark in 3-2 win over USA . Treble highlighted former Arsenal striker's fine form at international level . Sportsmail looks at 10 players who play better for country rather than club .


North hat-trick . Wales needed to force the pace in Rome after half-time to have any chance of claiming the title, and Lions wing George North touched down three times in 10 minutes to light the fuse. George North crosses over for Warren Gatland's side as he managed a sensational second half try hat-trick . Sarto consolation try . A sustained spell of breathtaking Welsh attacking play was partially undermined by the last-minute, long-range strike by Leonardo Sarto, which cut their winning margin and revived English and Irish hopes of taking the title. Leonardo Sarto scored a late consolation try for Italy that damaged Wales' points difference . Hogg miss . Ireland ultimately had cause to appreciate this key incident. Having gained the margin they needed, Scotland’s Stuart Hogg seemed certain to score late on, but fumbled the ball over the line. Stuart Hogg seemed certain to score for Scotland late on against Ireland but fumbled the ball over the line . Tight call . France wing Noa Nakaitaci broke clear and tried to run behind the posts. Under pressure from Ben Youngs, he touched down just as his foot crossed the dead-ball line, but the TMO sided with him. France wing Noa Nakaitaci came close to stepping out before touching the ball down for a French try . Last big push . From one final penalty, England kicked to the corner, won the line-out and drove on with Twickenham in full cry. But just short of the line they were penalised and the title was gone. England came up agonisingly short of winning the Six Nations despite a 55-35 win over France . The Ireland players celebrate as they are crowned Six Nations champions after an enthralling day .

Summary: England, Ireland and Wales were tied on six points each on Saturday . All three teams won and could only be separated by points difference . Wales moved into driving seat with 61-20 win over Italy . Ireland responded to top the table with 40-10 win at Scotland . England beat France 55-35, but fell six points short of the title .


A Texas cashier was rewarded with a $100 tip after he helped pay for a little boy's frozen custard. Travis Sattler, 18, was working the last few minutes of his shift at Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers in Katy, Texas when a little boy came up to his register. Sattler watched the young child fumble as he counted the dollar bills and coins he hoped would pay for a mini mint Oreo custard. Travis Sattler, 18, was working his shift at Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers in Katy, Texas when a little boy came up to his register and counted money he hoped would pay for a mini mint Oreo custard . When Sattler realized the boy was two dollars short, he pulled out his credit card and told the boy 'It's on me' ‘He was a little nervous that he didn't have enough, and he kind of just ended up handing me everything he had,' Settler told KHOU. When Sattler realized the boy was two dollars short, he pulled out his credit card and told the boy 'It's on me'. The boy's eyes went wide and he had a 'massive' smile on his face when he ran back to tell his mom what had happened, Sattler told KPRC. But soon it would be Sattler who was smiling. The little boy walked back up to Sattler's register and handed him something before walking out with his mother. It was their receipt, and written on the back was a note: 'Thank you for being so nice and paying for my custard,' it said. 'We need more people like you'. Folded inside was a $100 bill. 'I was smiling for the rest of the day, I could not get over it,' Sattler told KHOU. 'It made my day.' Before leaving, the little boy handed Sattler a note that said 'We need more people like you'. Folded inside was a $100 tip, which Sattler plans to use to help pay for his nursing school . Sattler is currently working his way through nursing school and plans to put the money toward his education. And he'll be getting an extra bonus from Freddy's. The franchise said it plans on giving Sattler an additional $100. The fast-food chain is also hoping the mother and little boy will come forward, as they want to reward them for their generous tip with gift cards. Sattler's boss, Padden Nelson, said the little boy would remember the kind act 'for a long time'. 'There is a lot of good still out there no matter what we hear,' he told KPRC. 'Especially in our young folks.' As for Sattler, he's just happy he helped brighten someone's day. 'I like to think that I made a good impact on their day, and I kind of brightened it up,' he said. 'Just like they did mine.' Sattler will be getting an extra bonus from Freddy's. The franchise said it plans on giving the teenager an additional $100 for his act of kindness .

Summary: Travis Sattler was working shift at Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers in Katy, Texas . Tip came with a note that said 'we need more people like you' The franchise is giving Sattler a $100 bonus as well . Sattler plans to use the money to help pay for his nursing school .


Kyle Walker has admitted he is a clean freak, who drives his girlfriend crazy, and is addicted to collecting trainers. The Tottenham full-back returns to Roy Hodgson's England fold for the first time this week since his nine-month injury nightmare. Walker, 24, last played for the Three Lions in November 2013 in the 1-0 defeat at Wembley by Germany. Kyle Walker poses on the street and with his two dogs ahead of his return to the England squad . The Tottenham defender has admitted being a clean freak and having a trainer fetish . The 24-year-old admits driving model girlfriend Annie Kilner 'insane' with his obsessions . An abdominal problem forced him to painfully miss last summer's World Cup in Brazil. But having returned to action last December for Spurs, Walker is buzzing to be back as he pushes for a start in Friday's Euro 2016 qualifier against Lithuania. 'I have had a lot of tests in my career so far,' said Walker, who has been capped 10-times for his country to date. 'I think obviously being injured and missing the World Cup was tough. Not being able to play for my country in Brazil was a big kick in the teeth. 'In football you're going to have a lot of ups and downs, but you need to stay mentally strong and you need to stay focused. You need to know you're a professional and you've got a job to do. 'It’s not a one-man game. It's 10 other players on the pitch that everyone must rely on to get the three points you’re striving for throughout the week.' Walker could spend a long time selecting a pair of trainers from his huge collection . The defender admits his obsession with trainers drives his girlfriend insane . Walker looks proud of his huge footwear collection . Now you see it... Walker has at least one pair of trainers with a camouflage design . Walker is set to return for England, having last played in a friendly against Germany in November 2013 . The right-back is back in the Tottenham first team after a nine-month spell on the sidelines through injury . Away from the pitch, the former Sheffield United right-back revealed he enjoys playing golf with his mates. But it is rather is obsession for cleanliness that drives his model girlfriend Annie Kilner crazy. 'I like things to be clean,' he said, speaking to a Nike Q&A as part of the American brand's launch of Air Max Day. 'I don't like mess. My missus will probably tell you that I drive her insane with all my cleanliness. 'It’s probably why I've got 20 packs of baby wipes in a cupboard down there just so when I come into my sneaker closet, I can keep them clean and fresh.' Walker blames his other obsession - trainers - on his Mum, however. 'I've always had a trainer fetish,' he added. It was flip-flops, not trainers, when Walker and Annie holidayed in Barbados in summer 2013 . And the couple hit the sea on a

Summary: Tottenham defender has returned to England squad to face Lithuania and Italy during the international break . Kyle Walker spent nine months out of action following abdominal surgery . The 24-year-old Spurs star admits being a clean freak with a trainer fetish .


Girls star Lena Dunham has been caught up in an anti-Semitism row after writing a controversial article comparing her Jewish boyfriend and her dog. The 28-year-old prompted the storm after writing a quiz in the March 30 edition of New Yorker magazine - asking readers if a number of statements referred to her dog or boyfriend Jack Antonoff. They included: 'He doesn’t tip', 'he never brings his wallet anywhere' and 'he has hair all over his body, like most males who share his background'. Ms Dunham, whose own mother is Jewish, has been criticised by Twitter users, as well as the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) - an organisation which fights anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry. Dog or Jewish boyfriend? 'Girls' star Lena Dunham, pictured here with her boyfriend Jack Antonoff, has been criticised for an article some claim is anti-Semitic . Quiz: Lena Dunham asked: 'Do the following statements refer to (a) my dog or (b) my Jewish boyfriend?' She is pictured with her dog Lamby . Row: Ms Dunham, whose own mother is Jewish, has been criticised by Twitter users, as well as the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) - an organisation which fights anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry . Also among the 35 statements were 'my grandma Dottie loves him and says he’s a “good, good boy"' and 'bald men trigger a primal fear in him'. Abraham H. Foxman, ADL national director, said: 'Some will certainly find Lena Dunham’s stereotypes about cheap Jews offensive. Others will take issue with the very idea of comparing a dog and a Jewish boyfriend. 'While we understand that humor is its own special brand of expression and always try to give leeway to comedians, we wish that she had chosen another, less insensitive way to publicly reflect on her boyfriend’s virtues and vices. 'We are surprised that the New Yorker chose to print it.' Twitter users were quick to criticise the piece, while others used it as an opportunity to troll the star. One user wrote: 'I am so glad @ADL_National finally has taken on the task of charging people for their Jewish humor. Mazel tov!' Earlier today, one wrote: 'Whoa...yikes. Besides it being offensive, it isn't even close to funny, let alone original. I get being edgy...but lame.' Choice: Also among the 35 statements were 'my grandma Dottie loves him and says he’s a “good, good boy"' and 'bald men trigger a primal fear in him . Other Twitter users jumped to her defence. One said: 'Isn't Lena Dunham Jewish? What's the big deal?' The New Yorker editor-in-chief David Remnick also baked the publication's use of the piece in a statement released on Saturday and condemned those who had whipped up the storm on social media. It read: 'The Jewish-comic tradition is rich with the mockery of, and playing with, stereotypes. 'Anyone who has ever heard Lenny Bruce or Larry David or Sarah Silverman or who has read ‘Portnoy’s Complaint’ knows that. Lena Dunham, who is Jewish and hugely talented, is a comic voice working in that vein. 'Richard Pryor and Chris Rock do

Summary: Lena Dunham wrote an article comparing her Jewish boyfriend to her dog . 'Girls' star's quiz in The New Yorker included comments like 'he doesn't tip' Ms Dunham's own mother is Jewish but she's been criticised on Twitter . Rights group said some will find 'stereotypes about cheap Jews offensive' Latest in a series of controversies that has engulfed the actress . Compared the Bill Cosby scandal to the Holocaust in December .


Celtic manager Ronny Deila has insisted that he has no regrets over publicly targeting a domestic treble in his first season as Celtic boss. The Norwegian has set the bar high and riled opponents by repeatedly saying he wants nothing less than a clean sweep. Jock Stein and Martin O’Neill are the only Parkhead managers in the club’s history to have achieved the feat. Celtic boss Ronny Deila will be hoping to get his hands on the Scottish League Cup this weekend . Deila believes he set his side a realistic target in trying to win a domestic treble . However, Deila defended the treble talk, saying: ‘What’s the worst thing that can happen? That you don’t reach your goals? ‘I can say I am happy to win one title this year and reach a goal. But that’s boring. You can say something else, but everybody knows the demands of this club. I have said that all season and there is so much hard work and so many games but we have a good chance to win a trophy on Sunday and we have prepared for that.’ The accepted practice for managers is to try to remove pressure and expectation from the shoulders of their players by playing down trophy talk, but Deila rejects that idea completely. ‘I learned at Stromsgodset that if you say you are satisfied to be number six then you come sixth. ‘If you say then that you only want to get to the cup final then you lose the cup final. ‘You have to say you want to win the league or League Cup. You have to reach for something. It’s in your head mentally. Martin O'Neill was the last manager to win the domestic treble at Celtic . ‘This club is so big and has such a good team that it’s possible. If I didn’t think it was possible I wouldn’t say it. But I know it’s possible and that’s why I set high goals and make high demands.’ Desperate to win his first trophy as Celtic manager, Deila has removed a ban on his daughters attending games following some early setbacks when they attended. ‘I have to be fair with them. They were at the Aberdeen game, away, standing with the supporters. It was a crazy experience for them. They just said that the supporters were crazy and they don’t look at the football match. They smelled of smoke and beer. But they will be here on Sunday.’ Famously pictured removing his clothes on the pitch after Stromsgodset avoided relegation, Deila says he has no plans to embarrass his daughters by repeating the feat if he wins on Sunday. ‘They are used to it. They’ve seen their father doing stupid things before. They are 15 years old and they are probably a little embarrassed about that. ‘They were there when I took off my clothes after that game. We were sitting on the couch the day after that game, watching it on television. It was not a great sight. If we win on Sunday you

Summary: Ronny Deila insists it would be boring to just focus on winning the league . Celtic face Dundee United in the Scottish League Cup final on Sunday . Deila is aiming to follow Jock Stein and Martin O'Neill in winning treble .


Clive Palmer has been slammed by social media users after publicly urging Prime Minister Tony Abbott to commit suicide. During a press conference at Parliament House, the outspoken crossbench MP was commenting on Mr Abbott's claim that Mr Palmer was preventing his senators voting in favour of the government's higher education overhaul. 'There’s a million students going to tertiary education in this country, there’s a million more that’s about to go, and a million more that’s just left, they’ve all got parents,' Mr Palmer told reporters. 'So commit suicide Tony Abbott, you know,' the Palmer United Party leader said, as he chuckled. Clive Palmer has been slammed after publicly urging Prime Minister Tony Abbott to commit suicide . Mr Palmer tweeted an apology soon after his comments were broadcast, to set the record straight . When challenged as to whether the comment was a respectable point to make, Mr Palmer said that it was not a debate and clarified that he had meant 'political' suicide. 'It's suicide, political suicide to go against the will of what's good for the Australian people,' he said. His comments have garnered criticism on social media, with Twitter users labelling the statement flippant, horrific, appalling and sickening. 'I'm stunned an elected official, paid by taxpayers, thinks it's OK to invite the PM to kill himself,' tweeted one social media user. 'Such an idiot. Watch your words Clive,' said another. One Twitter user suggested renaming the MP 'Facepalmer', another tweeted that 'regardless of intent, it's an absurd statement.' 'So commit suicide Tony Abbott, you know,' the Palmer United Party leader said, as he chuckled . The MP was commenting on Mr Abbott's claim that Mr Palmer was preventing his senators voting in favour of the government's higher education overhaul . Mr Abbott has not commented on Mr Palmer's statement . Mr Palmer tweeted an apology soon after his comments were broadcast, to set the record straight. 'Today I inadvertently used the term suicide in regard to Tony Abbott when I meant political suicide. I apologise for any offence caused,' Mr Palmer wrote. One Twitter user backed the MP, urging social media users to 'calm down' as Mr Palmer intended the comments to refer to political suicide. Mr Palmer has made light of mental health issues in public comments before, including an incident in 2013 when he told Queensland Premier Campell Newman to 'take his medication and calm down'. The PUP leader referred to Mr Newman as 'a nice little fellow with a bipolar condition (who) sometimes doesn't take his medication'. Readers seeking support and information about suicide prevention can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467. His comments have garnered criticism on social media, with Twitter users labelling the statement flippant . Mr Palmer's statement attracted a flurry of comments, with many calling his comments appalling . Some social media users found the humourous side the of situation and made light of his comments . 'Today I inadvertently used the term suicide in regard to Tony Abbott when I

Summary: Palmer United Party leader Clive Palmer told Mr Abbott to commit suicide . The MP was referring to the PM's claim he was influencing crossbenchers . He was challenged as to whether this was an appropriate comment to make . The PUP leader clarified that he meant committing 'political' suicide . Mr Palmer has since apologised on Twitter and said he meant no offense .


Julianna Naylor has been jailed after she drove on the wrong side of a dual carriageway, while drunk and upset following a family wedding . An accountant who got drunk at her father's wedding because she was upset that she was not sat with her newly discovered biological family then caused a head on crash when she got behind the wheel. Julianna Naylor, 30, was more than three times over the legal drink drive limit when she drove the wrong way on the A90 dual carriageway near Kinfauns, Scotland. Naylor, who was so drunk she could not remember how she ended up on the wrong side of the trunk road linking Perth and Dundee, caused a head-on crash with a car which was overtaking a heavy goods lorry. She had been at her father's wedding earlier that day and was upset after she was put at a table a distance away from the rest of her family. Naylor had only recently been reunited with her biological father. She was jailed for six months and banned from driving for five years after she admitted the offence and accepted that she 'could have killed someone.' Sheriff Lindsay Foulis told her: 'At the relevant time you were driving when the level of alcohol was more than three times over the legal limit. 'You managed to find yourself on the wrong side of the dual carriageway. Thinking it was a two way road you were driving in the outside lane of the dual carriageway.' He added: 'You very frankly note that you could have killed someone and that you dread to think what could have happened. It is to your credit that you have that insight. 'There are a number of aggravating factors. You were considerably over the legal limit to drive. The element of dangerousness was not momentary. You have a previous conviction for an analogous matter.' Naylor was jailed despite a number 'glowing testimonials' about her job and her overcoming a difficult background. She had a previous conviction for careless drunken driving in 2004. Naylor of Errol, admitted driving while she was more than three times over the limit on 20 September last year. She also admitted driving dangerously and on the wrong side of the dual carriageway before crashing into another car and causing extensive damage to both vehicles. She crashed her Nissan Juke into the Ford Fiesta being driven by Stuart Paterson. Naylor was so drunk she drove the wrong way on the A90 dual carriageway, causing a head-on crash . Fiscal depute Stuart Richardson said it was not clear how Naylor came to be going the wrong way and she was unable to offer any explanation to the court. 'Unfortunately, because of the alcohol taken she found herself on the wrong side of the road,' Mr Richardson said. He said Mr Paterson was overtaking a lorry when he was suddenly confronted by Naylor's car in the outside lane coming towards him at speed. He managed to take partial evasive action and nobody was injured, although both cars were badly damaged. Solicitor

Summary: Julianna Naylor, 30, had recently been reunited with her biological father . But at a family wedding she was upset after being sat away from her family . Accountant got drunk and then behind the wheel of her Nissan Juke . She drove on wrong side of A90 in Kinfauns and caused a head-on crash . Naylor admitted she could have killed someone and was jailed and banned . She pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and driving while over the limit .