Amazon has won U.S. federal regulators' approval to test its drone delivery service. The . e-commerce giant hopes to speed packages to . customers through the air - despite public concern over the safety . and privacy implications. The Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it had . issued an experimental airworthiness certificate to an Amazon . unit and its prototype drone design, allowing it to conduct . outdoor test flights on private, rural land in Washington state. Scroll down for video . the company must supply monthly data to the regulators, and conduct flights at 400 feet (120 metres) orbelow and in 'visual meteorological conditions,' Amazon is developing aerial vehicles as part of Amazon Prime Air. The aircraft can travel at more than 50mph and carry loads of up to 5 pounds. About 86 percent of Amazon's deliveries are 5 pounds or less, the company said. 'We believe customers will love it, and we are committed to making Prime Air available to customers worldwide as soon as we are permitted to do so,' Amazon has said. The experimental certificate applies to a particular drone . design and Amazon must obtain a new certification for test . flights if it modifies the drone. In return, the company must supply monthly data to the . regulators, and conduct flights at 400 feet (120 metres) or . below and in 'visual meteorological conditions,' according to . the FAA's certificate. The drone operators must also have a private pilots' license . and current medical certification. Amazon Chief Executive Jeff Bezos wants to use drones - . small unmanned aircraft - to deliver packages as part of a . program dubbed 'Prime Air.' The company is developing drones . that can fly at speeds of 50 miles per hour (80 kph), operate . autonomously and sense and avoid objects. Amazon sought permission from the FAA to test drones in . outdoor areas near Seattle, where one of its research and . development labs is working on the technology. The company has . conducted test flights outside the United States, in countries . with looser restrictions. In February, the FAA proposed long-awaited rules to try to . set universal guidelines for drones, addressing growing interest . from both individual and corporations in using unmanned aerial . vehicles. The draft rules, nearly 10 years in the making, still . must undergo public comment and revision before becoming final, . a process expected to take at least a year. Amazon did not immediately respond to requests for comment. It has previously threatened to take its testing outside the US. 'In the absence of a timely approval by the FAA to conduct outdoor testing, we have begun utilizing outdoor testing facilities outside the United States,' Amazon vice president Paul Misener said in a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration. 'These non-US facilities enable us to quickly build and modify our Prime Air vehicles as we construct new designs and make improvements,' he said.

Summary: FAA gave go-ahead for trials on private rural land in Washington State . Amazon hope Prime Air service could make deliveries in under 30 minutes .


The Duchess of Cornwall visited the Kentucky Derby race ground yesterday on the final day of her U.S. tour with Prince Charles. Dressed in an elegant blue suit and beige overcoat, Camilla cosied up to prize-winning horses and petted donkeys as she strolled around Churchill Downs, the site of the famous horse racing event. Her visit to Louisville concluded the royal couple's four-day tour of north America. Kneeling in the Churchill Downs paddock yesterday afternoon, Camille fed and stroked two of the donkeys to honour the work carried out by Brooke, the world's largest equine charity of which she is president. Scroll down for video . Camilla visited Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on the last day of her tour of the U.S. with Prince Charles yesterday afternoon . The Duchess of Cornwall crouched down to feed and stroke two of the donkeys cared for by the equine charity at the Kentucky paddock . Camilla is president of Brooke, the world's largest equine charity which cares for animals in some of the world's poorest communities . The organisation cares for horses and donkeys in some of the world's poorest communities. Elsewhere Prince Charles delivered a rousing speech about climate change, describing the 'engulfing threat' of global warming. The couple were welcomed to the state by its most famous export, Muhammad Ali, who praised them as 'the greatest'. Too poorly to meet them in person, the boxing legend addressed the heir to the throne in a letter. It was read aloud following a choir performance of My Old Kentucky Home at the Cathedral of Assumption. 'As you travel back to your homeland, we hope you know how much this city respects and admires the many contributions you have made in the world,' Ali wrote in the message read by Mayor Greg Fischer. 'We think you are the greatest,' he signed off. Earlier Prince Charles spoke of the looming threat of climate change and the importance of conservation. Addressing the congregation, he said: 'If we wish to maintain our civilization, then we must look after the Earth. In failing Earth, we are failing humanity.' The Kentucky Derby is one of the largest horse racing events in the world. During her visit the Duchess of Cornwall greeted some of the animals that may take part . Camilla admired a chestnut coloured race horse in the paddock on the final day of her tour which also saw the couple visit Washington DC . The Duchess of Cornwall has long campaigned for the care of horses and is a patron of the British Equestrian Federation . The couple also took time on their final day to visit the Food Literacy Project at Oxmoor Farm in Louisville where Camilla found herself making pizzas with a group of youngsters who insisted on topping it with carrots and radishes. Camilla joined children from Louisville, Kentucky who were part of a 'from field to fork' group learning not only how to grow their produce but cook it. After helping the youngsters plant a rhubarb plant in a plot at Oxmoor Farm,

Summary: The Duchess of Cornwall visited Churchill Downs in Kentucky to meet staff on the final day of U.S. tour . She knelt in the race course paddock to feed tiny donkeys carrots and stroke prize-winning race horses . Prince Charles delivered a rousing speech on the dangers of global warming at the Cathedral of Assumption . The couple already visited Washington D.C. where the heir was given an award for his conservation efforts .


French football stadiums will fall silent this weekend to remember the victims of the helicopter crash in Argentina that killed 10 people. Among those that died in Monday's crash were Olympic swimming champion Camille Muffat, boxer Alexis Vastine and sailor Florence Arthaud, who were taking part in French television channel TF1's Dropped show. Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea wore black armbands during their Champions League match on Wednesday night, in memory of those who died. Paris Saint-Germain players wore black armbands for their win over Chelsea in memory of the lost lives . French Minister for Cities, Youth and Sport Patrick Kanner (left) and French junior Sports Minister Thierry Braillard (right) observe a minute on Tuesday in memory of the 10 people that died in the helicopter crash . The French Ligue de Football Professionnel said on its website on Thursday: 'In tribute to the victims of the crash that occurred in Argentina, one minute of reflection will precede the matches on the 29th day of Ligue 1 and the 28th day of Ligue 2.'

Summary: Two helicopters crashed into each other, killing 10 people, in Argentina . Among the dead were three French sports stars Olympic swim champion Camille Muffat, boxer Alexis Vastine and sailor Florence Arthaud . A minute's reflection is planned to precede matches in Ligue 1 and 2 .


Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says Cristiano Ronaldo is a 'one-off' in terms of professionalism, and the best player he as ever seen in matches. Ronaldo has suffered a slump in form since turning 30 and being named World Player of the Year for the second time earlier this year. But Ancelotti backed the Portuguese forward to get back to his best thanks to his incredible work ethic and unique drive. Cristiano Ronaldo trains with his Real Madrid team-mates ahead of the Clasico on Sunday in Barcelona . The Real Madrid star has been praised for his incredible professionalism by manager Carlo Ancelotti . Ancelotti (centre) says that Ronaldo is the best player he has ever watched in matches . 'A lot of people would be really surprised by him,' Ancelotti told FIFA.com. 'As I’ve said many times before, he’s a player who’s a one-off in terms of professionalism and responsibility, even at this level. 'He was born with extraordinary talent, but he squeezes the juice from and works on that talent thanks to a level of drive I’ve seen in few other players.' The Real boss added that Ronaldo is the player he enjoys watching more than anyone, surpassing his previous favourite Zinedine Zidane. Ronaldo attempts a spectacular volley in the recent match against Levante at the Bernabeu . The three-time Ballon d'Or winner has endured a frustrating time of things of late, with the goals drying up . Ronaldo will need to rediscover his best form if Real Madrid want to close the gap on Barcelona in La Liga . 'Zidane was the player I most enjoyed in training, but Ronaldo’s the one I enjoy most in matches – he scores in virtually every game!' said Ancelotti. By the time Real kick off their Clasico at Barcelona on Sunday, it will be a month to the day since Ronaldo last scored a goal from open play in La Liga. Ancelotti will hope his prediction of Ronaldo scoring in every game comes true this weekend, if his side are to close the gap on their great rivals at the top of the table. Ronaldo (left) trains in a snood as Real Madrid are put through their paces on Friday morning . Ancelotti will be hoping his stars can reproduce their form of the early part of the season on Sunday .

Summary: Cristiano Ronaldo is better to watch than Zidane claims Real Madrid boss . Ronaldo has had a slump in form, but Ancelotti thinks he will recover . Real manager claims the player's work ethic sets him apart . READ: Ronaldo could make an emotional return to Manchester United . CLICK HERE for all the latest Real Madrid news .


Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, appearing this morning in his first nationally-broadcast interview since announcing yesterday that he would run for president, attempted to shed his conservative hardliner image. Cruz said social liberals were 'absolutely' welcome in his version of the Republican Party and that he's willing to compromise - as long as those concessions move the country forward. 'I have never said I won't compromise,' Cruz told Today's Matt Lauer after the ABC News host asked if he'd bring the same brand of 'no compromise' politics to the White House that he's brought to the Senate. Scroll down for videos . Republican Sen. Ted Cruz appeared this morning in his first nationally-broadcast interview since announcing yesterday that he would run for president . Cruz, accompanied by his wife Heidi for the interview, attempted to shed his conservative hardliner image. 'I have never said I won't compromise,' he told Today's Matt Lauer after the ABC News host asked if he'd bring the same brand of 'no compromise' politics to the White House that he's brought to the Senate . The 44-year-old Texas senator contended that from day one he has said he'd compromise the way that revered Republican president Ronald Reagan did. 'What do you do if they offer you half a loaf? Answer: you take it,' he said, 'and then come back.' Confronted with a past statement in which he said, 'I don't think Washington needs is more compromise,' Cruz suggested to Lauer that his words had been misinterpreted. 'What Washington does often is it compromises going backwards,' he said. 'I'm perfectly happy to work with anyone, Democrat, independent, libertarian, Republican, if they are shrinking the size and power of the federal government, if they are turning around the debt, if they're expanding liberty.' Cruz said that lawmakers in the nation's capitol often makes deals that are 'not a good compromise' thought because they don't fix the problem at hand. A freshman senator, Cruz said he's sought 'more than anything else' during his time in the federal government is to 'tell the truth' and 'do what I said I would do.' Though voters may not always agree with his principles, the conservative lawmaker said he believes they can respect that he stays true to his word. With his run for the White House Cruz said he hopes to rebuild the coalition that elected Reagan and attract more women, Hispanics and young people to the Republican Party. Presidential candidate-in-waiting Rand Paul suggested in an interview Monday night on Fox News that his Senate colleague panders too much to conservatives to grow the GOP, however. Acknowledging that he and Cruz have 'very, very similar voting records,' Paul said 'what makes us different is probably our approach as to how we would make the party bigger.' 'And I’m a big believer that you should stand on principle, and be true to your principles. But I also think that we should take those principles and try to bring in new people with them,' he asserted. Paul pointed out that as part of his preparations for a

Summary: The 44-year-old Texas Republican and his wife, Heidi, sat down with Today's Matt Lauer . Cruz suggested his past statements had been misinterpreted when it comes to compromise and said he wants to grow the GOP . Heidi said she was drawn to her husband because he is 'a person of conviction' Presidential candidate in waiting Rand Paul suggested that Cruz panders too much to conservatives and has a winnability problem .


Lewis Lowe, pictured, stole the £60,000 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS from outside solicitor Paul Ackroyd's home and took it on a 100mph joyride . A car thief wrote off a lawyer's luxury Porsche during a 104mph police chase - not realising it was a model so rare it was one of only four in Britain. Lewis Lowe, 24, stole the 2011 911 Carrera GTS in broad daylight after spotting the car parked on the driveway of personal injury specialist Paul Ackroyd who at the time was on a family ski-ing holiday in Austria. Just half an hour later, Lowe, of Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, was spotted by police driving the £60,000 car - described as Mr Ackroyd's 'pride and joy' on the M60, and a six-mile high speed chase commenced along the motorway. Lowe weaved in and out of traffic at 100mph, forcing cars to move and slow down dangerously, before he attempted to move on to the A666 towards Bolton at the same speed. The high-powered vehicle eventually slewed out of control and ended up in bramble bushes on the embankment where it was damaged beyond repair. Tragically, it later emerged father of three Mr Ackroyd, 46, had been planning to take his 11 year old disabled son Edward on a road trip in the Porsche around the Scottish Highlands on return from the skiing trip, as the boy's disability meant he had not been able to go to Austria. At Manchester Crown Court, Lowe was jailed for two years after earlier admitting aggravated vehicle taking, burglary, dangerous driving and driving without a licence and insurance. After the case Mr Ackroyd a founding partner of a law firm in Rochdale said: 'I got a call when I was away on holiday from the tracking company. You just feel so helpless. The first thing I wanted to know was whether they had been on the house or just stolen the car. It was devastating to find that they had been in the house as well. 'It had taken me a long time to find that car. There were only four on the market and it had taken me nine months to find the right one. I love motoring and cars are my passion. It was the special edition so it was a really special car. I only bought the car in October last year and the kids loved it. 'Edward is terminally ill with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and he in particular adored the car. In many ways I bought the car because of him. He couldn't come on holiday with us in January so the two of us were going to do a grand tour of the Scottish Highlands in the car. 'It is only a car but it meant so much to him. It has been very upsetting. I drive a Volvo estate as my everyday car and the tour in Scotland wouldn't be the same in that car.' The court heard the theft occurred at 1pm on January 23 after opportunist Lowe spotted the Porsche and sneaked around the outside of

Summary: Lewis Lowe stole the incredibly rare Porsche 911 GTS on January 23 . Owner Paul Ackroyd was on a skiing holiday with his family in Austria . Lowe broke into Mr Ackroyd's home and stole the keys and electronics . Mr Ackroyd was alerted by the vehicle's tracker and police were informed . Officers tracked the 198mph supercar to the M62 near Manchester . Lowe, 24, crashed the car at 100mph as he tried to leave the motorway . Mr Ackroyd told the court that the car was 'his pride and joy' He said he planned to take his terminally ill son on a driving holiday in it . Lowe, who had ten previous convictions, admitted aggravated vehicle theft . He also admitted burglary, dangerous driving and driving without a licence . Lowe was jailed for two years by Manchester Crown Court .


These women are proving ballet is not just for the young as they attempt to realise their childhood dreams years long after their contemporaries have put their tutus away. The senior ballet team, made up doctors, teachers and even policewomen, have come together in Guiyang, the capital of south-west China's Guizhou Province, to perform. But it is more than just a hobby: the women, who are up to the age of 60, have impressed so much Chicago Ballet has invited them to visit in June, the People's Daily Online reported. Growing old gracefully: The senior ballet team is made up of 50 women from 40 to 60 years of age . Discovery: Many of the women only discovered a passion for dance when they were a bit older . Impressive: They have done so well, the Chicago Ballet has asked the women to visit the U.S. in June . The 50-strong group, who prefer to be called 'old girls', have been practising their pirouettes at the Mali ballet school after they convinced them to start a class for the over-40s. Cai Hui is typical of the women who make up the 'old girls'. Hui, who, at 60, is among the oldest, discovered her passion for dance late in life, following a career as a policewoman, and has been learning how to jeté and plié for the last seven years. 'Although we are old, we still have chance to realise our childhood dream,' she said. 'We want to make our ballet dream come true, no matter how hard it is.' Skill: Cai Hui (wearing black top) is one of the older women in the class, at the age of 60 . Dance: Many of the women come from professional backgrounds, and are teachers, doctors or policewomen .

Summary: 'Senior ballet team' in south-west China proving skill is not just for young . The 50-strong group made up of professional women aged up to 60 . The team includes teachers, doctors and even a few police officers . Chicago Ballet has now invited the women to visit the U.S. in June .


Rona Fairhead was under further pressure to resign as head of the BBC Trust last night following an intervention from a predecessor. Michael Lyons said she should consider whether the public still trusted her in light of her involvement with HSBC when the bank allegedly helped wealthy clients evade tax. Mrs Fairhead, who received more than £500,000 in fees and benefits from HSBC last year, has been asked to resign by MPs who accused her of either being naive or incompetent. The 53-year-old businesswoman, who is paid £110,000 a year as BBC chairman, insists she knew nothing about any wrongdoing at HSBC. Scroll down for video . Scolded: BBC chairman Rona Fairhead (pictured) was grilled by a group of MPs and her predecessor who called for her to stand down from her post . But Sir Michael, who chaired the BBC's governing body from 2007 to 2011, said her reputation had been damaged. 'She has to ask herself whether, in the substance and process of what she has been through, it has damaged her ability to speak on behalf of the licence fee payer,' he said. 'Is Rona confident she can command public support? If she has any hesitation about that, she can't do the job.' Some MPs took an even tougher line yesterday, lambasting Mrs Fairhead's ability to hold the BBC to account, and calling on her to step down. 'I don't trust her to be right sort of person to do that job,' said John Hemming, Liberal Democrat MP for Birmingham Yardley. 'She just swallows what she's told and doesn't challenge anything. She's not doing her job. She was not at all convincing. 'One of the problems with cover-ups is that senior directors don't ask questions. The BBC has its own cover-ups and [the HSBC scandal] raises questions about whether Rona is the right person to examine them.' Labour MP Helen Goodman said Mrs Fairhead would have to take action to restore her credibility: 'She needs to give a much better explanation than she did [on Monday] to the public accounts committee and needs to show that her own financial interests will not in any way influence editorial policy.' Conflict of interests: Mrs Fairhead received more than £500,000 from HSBC last year and is currently paid £110,000 a year for her role at the BBC . Mrs Goodman added: 'She should consider whether she should be a director at HSBC. She needs to choose between them. How many jobs does a woman need?' Mrs Fairhead has been a director of HSBC since 2004 – longer than the decade recommended as a maximum tenure for good corporate governance – and remains on its board. She was also head of its audit committee for three years, between 2007 and 2010. Her pay last year included a £334,000 fee as non-executive director of HSBC North America Holdings. She earns a further £130,000 as a non-executive director of PepsiCo. She was one of a panel of HSBC bosses hauled in front of the Commons public accounts committee and who spent the session trying to

Summary: BBC Trust head Rona Fairhead received over £500,000 from HSBC last year . 53-year-old businesswoman is currently paid £110,000 annually at the BBC . She was grilled by group of MPs at Commons Public Accounts Committee . Her predecessor Sir Michael Lyons said her reputation has been damaged . The committee's chair Margaret Hodge told her she is not fit for BBC post . A report by the National Audit Office has found the BBC had fallen behind on slashing key expenses, despite having to make cuts to its annual costs by £700million a year by 2016.


Britain's former tallest man was buried today in a bespoke coffin measuring almost 8ft long and remembered by friends as a 'gentle giant'. Actor Christopher Greener, from Bromley, south London, who grew to be 7ft 6in and a half inches and weighed up to 30 stone, died last month aged 71. More than 60 people attended his funeral today including members of the Tall Cub of Great Britain and eight pallbearers were needed to carry him. His best friend Berry Tolson, who met Mr Greener 50 years ago when they both played for the London Latvian Basketball Klub, said he was so tall he could put the ball into the net with no effort. Britain's former tallest man Christopher Greener was buried today in a bespoke coffin measuring almost 8ft long and eight pallbearers were needed to carry him . Mr Greener, who grew to be 7ft 6in and a half inches and weighed up to 30 stone, died last month, aged 71 . 'Chris, as my wife would say was a 'gentle giant', he was very funny, caring and kind and our whole family will miss him terribly. 'He struggled towards the end of his life with his health and found it increasingly difficult to get around. 'Mowing the lawn and day-to-day chores were extremely difficult for him being so extremely tall but he was always cheery and never stopped making us laugh. 'He even joked to Irene, my wife, that he expected getting a coffin to fit him could be difficult and that he wouldn't mind if we just got someone to 'break his legs'. 'My wife and I are thankful to Chris for all of the great memories that he has provided us with and we will never forget the gentle giant that we loved dearly.' The coffin (right) was made specifically for him and at least 10 pallbearers were needed to carry it as he also weighed 30 stone . Mr Greener had to be buried in a double plot of land, which is normally reserved for two people . Mr Greener had to be buried in a double plot of land, which is normally reserved for two people, at his parish church in Hayes, near Bromley, Kent. He was diagnosed at 27 with a condition known as pituitary gigantism where a tumour had grown on his pituitary gland, an organ that controls bodily functions including release of growth hormones. Surgeons removed the tumour when he was already in the record books for being UK's tallest man and he would have continued to grow if they had not. He played basketball internationally for Great Britain in the late 60s and early 70s and played the circus giant in David Lynch's film The Elephant Man. Mr Greener also starred in The Rainbow Thief and Birdie Blues as well as appearing in several documentaries chronicling the lives of the very tall. Mr Greener held the title of Britain's tallest man for four decades and is pictured in 1996 outside the Market Weighton house once owned by Yorkshire's 7ft 9ins Giant

Summary: Christopher Greener previously held the record as Britain's tallest man . He grew to 7ft 6ins and had to have an operation to stop him growing . Mr Greener died last month and 60 people attended his funeral today . A bespoke coffin measuring almost 8ft long was made especially for him . Funeral directors said ten pallbearers were needed to carry large casket . Usually there are four pallbearers but Mr Greener also weighed 30 stone . Friends said former record holder and basketball player was a 'gentle giant'


David Cameron today puts the prospect of Alex Salmond ‘calling the tune’ in a deal with Labour at the centre of the Tory election campaign. As he launches a poster showing a tiny Ed Miliband in Mr Salmond’s pocket, the Prime Minister warns of the ‘chilling and real prospect’ of Labour being propped up in government by the Scottish National Party. His offensive comes after a day in which four members of Labour’s shadow cabinet refused repeatedly to say whether they would do a deal with the SNP in the event of a hung parliament. Scroll down for video . Pocket-size: Ed Miliband is dwarfed by Alex Salmond in the new Conservative election poster . Polls last week suggested the nationalists could win 50 out of the 59 Westminster seats in May, including those seen as the safest Labour strongholds such as Gordon Brown’s in Kirkcaldy. This would sink any prospect of Mr Miliband winning a Commons majority. Mr Cameron says today: ‘Britain needs to wake up to a chilling and real prospect – Ed Miliband as prime minister, propped up by Alex Salmond who says he’ll call the tune. ‘Again and again, Ed Miliband refuses to rule out this possibility. He is so weak, everyone knows he would be in Alex Salmond’s pocket. On every vote, every budget, every decision, the SNP would exact a high price for his support. ‘Everyone in Britain will pay with higher taxes, more spending, more debt and weaker defences in dangerous times. To keep the recovery on track and avoid this nightmare, vote Conservative.’ The Prime Minister's offensive comes after a day in which four members of Labour’s shadow cabinet refused repeatedly to say whether they would do a deal with the SNP in the event of a hung parliament . A Labour parliamentary candidate has rejected a £1,000 donation from Tony Blair towards her election campaign. Lesley Brennan, who is standing in Dundee East, said on Twitter her ‘instinct’ was to turn the offer down. The former Prime Minister has pledged £106,000 to help Labour campaigns in 106 marginal seats. But there has been unease about Mr Blair’s links to foreign corporations and dictatorships and candidates have been under pressure to hand back the so-called ‘blood money’. Mr Miliband is under huge pressure from his Scottish MPs to rule out a deal with the nationalists. Yesterday his deputy Harriet Harman dodged the issue eight times on the Murnaghan show on Sky. Labour energy spokesman Caroline Flint refused four times to rule out a deal with the nationalists on the Andrew Marr Show on BBC1. She said: ‘We are focused on winning a Labour majority government. Let me say this. We do not want, we do not need and we do not plan to have any coalition with the SNP.’ Shadow justice secretary Sadiq Khan dodged the question four times on Pienaar’s Politics on Radio 5 Live and shadow Scotland secretary Margaret Curran did so nine times on the BBC’s Sunday Politics. On Friday, Mr Salmond, the former SNP leader who is expected to lead

Summary: PM warns of the ‘chilling and real prospect’ of a Labour and SNP coalition . Polls suggest nationalists could win 50 out of 59 Westminster seats in May . Tories have gone on offensive portraying Milband as Salmond's plaything .


Jeremy Clarkson visited his producer's home to apologise for their Top Gear altercation but was given the cold shoulder, it was claimed last night. The BBC investigation into the row has been told Oisin Tymon refused to even open the door to the presenter after he turned up at his house, according to a report. Sources said the incident happened four days after 54-year-old Clarkson allegedly punched Mr Tymon during an argument after filming over a hot meal at a North Yorkshire hotel. Scroll down for video . Claim: The BBC investigation into the row has been told producer Oisin Tymon (right) refused to even open the door to presenter Jeremy Clarkson (left) after he turned up at his home, according to a report . The claims emerged as it was revealed Clarkson and his co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May are still scheduled to host a Top Gear Live arena show in Norway next week. The top-rating show was pulled off air and Clarkson was suspended while an inquiry was launched. It has also been claimed that Clarkson has sent at least one apologetic email to Mr Tymon. Ken MacQuarrie, the BBC executive in charge of the inquiry, has reportedly been shown the contents of the emails. A source told the Daily Mirror: ‘In the hours before he reported the matter to the BBC, Clarkson seemed increasingly desperate to apologise to Oisin and persuade him to let the matter blow over. ‘When he arrived on the doorstep that Sunday, Oisin was not feeling ready to face him so didn’t answer. He just didn’t want to speak to him after what happened. Hosts: Although Top Gear has been taken off air, Clarkson and his co-presenters Richard Hammond (left) and James May (right) are still scheduled to host a Top Gear Live arena show in Norway next week . ‘Clarkson could be heard saying that he just wanted to talk. He was asking for the door to be opened but it didn’t work. He tried for up to five minutes but in the end had to walk away.’ Far from patching things up with the Corporation, the presenter appears to be creating further tension after launching a foul-mouthed rant at BBC bosses during a charity gala last night. Speaking in north London to raise money to help disadvantaged youths, said that he wanted to do one more lap of the show’s track ‘before the ‘f****** b******* sack me’. In footage obtained by the Daily Mirror, he spoke to the Roundhouse audience about a charity auction for his ‘last ever lap’ on the Top Gear track - which later went for £100,000. Clarkson said: ‘I didn't foresee my sacking, but I would like to do one last lap. So I'll go down to Surrey and I'll do one last lap of that track before the f****** b******* sack me. ‘I'll be a bit tearful when I do it, but f*** it, let's do it. And I'll drive somebody around in whatever I can get hold of. I'm sacked so it's probably an Austin Maestro.'

Summary: Oisin Tymon 'would not open door' to Jeremy Clarkson at his house . It happened four days after Clarkson, 54, allegedly punched Mr Tymon . It was during argument after filming over hot meal at a Yorkshire hotel . Clarkson is scheduled to host Top Gear Live show in Norway next week .


Two mothers who went on a night out have been left with matching scars after suffering horrific injuries when their heads were 'banged together' outside a city centre pub. Joanne Baker, 31, and Gayle Smart, 37, were both left with deep scars above their eyes when they became embroiled in a disturbance outside a Newcastle pub. They believe someone smashed their heads together as they stood outside the Rose and Crown on Newgate Street. Friends Gayle Smart (pictured left) and Joanne Baker (right) were both left with horrific injuries and deep scars above their eyes when they became embroiled in a disturbance outside a Newcastle pub . But police say they are satisfied no crime has been committed. The women had gone out for drinks in the city centre on Friday night with Ms Baker's boyfriend John Burton, 26, when they ended up at the Rose and Crown. 'We had been in the pub then we went outside then the next thing I remember is our heads were banged together,' said Ms Baker. Ms Smart, a waitress, added: 'As far as I can remember I was just outside having a cigarette and our heads were just smashed together.' Gayle Smart (left) and Joanne Baker (right) believe someone smashed their heads together outside the pub . The incident took place outside the Rose and Crown pub in Newcastle (pictured) Neither realised how seriously injured they were until they looked at one another's faces. Ms Baker said: 'I just saw Gayle's face and I was more concerned about her. But she was looking at me and asking me if I was OK.' Mr Burton ran to a nearby Greggs shop to get tissues to stem the women's bleeding and police and paramedics arrived at the scene. Ms Smart, who lives in Bensham, Gateshead, was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary by ambulance, while Ms Baker got a taxi back to her home in North Shields. Mother-of-two Ms Baker (pictured) said she had to tell her daughter her injury was fancy dress because the little girl was so shocked at her appearance . When she arrived home she discovered the true extent of her injuries and went to North Tyneside General Hospital. 'When I got home I was really shocked,' Ms Baker said. 'The cut was so deep I had to have internal stitches and eight external stitches.' The mother-of-two said: 'When my kids saw it they nearly passed out. I had to tell my daughter it was fancy dress because she was so shocked.' Mother-of-two Ms Smart said she now has to put up with awkward questions and curious looks from customers at the pub where she works. The pair say they believe someone deliberately banged their heads together but police say they can find no evidence of a crime being committed. Ms Baker said: 'I'm going to be scarred for life. I just can't believe all this has happened just from going to a bar. It just doesn't make sense. Ms Smart added: 'There was blood smeared across my forehead. When I saw

Summary: Joanne Baker, 31, and Gayle Smart, 37, went on a night out in Newcastle . They believe someone banged their heads together outside a city pub . Ms Baker's boyfriend ran to a nearby Greggs for tissues to stem bleeding . The incident left them with horrific injuries which required stitches . But Northumbria Police say they are satisfied no crime was committed . WARNING: Graphic content .


California will run out of water in 12 months, according to a NASA scientist. The state only has one year of supply left in its reservoirs due to persistent drought and is also running out of backup groundwater, Jay Famiglietti, senior water scientist at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, wrote. The drought means that total water storage in California, which has been in decline since 2002, has been sapped by the need to use the resource for farming, he said in the Los Angeles Times. Scroll down for video . Reservoirs in California such as Folsom Lake (pictured) in the state's north are now expected to run out of water in a year, according to NASA scientist Jay Famiglietti . The scientist suggested immediate water-rationing measures after a four year drought left reservoirs 34million acre-feet below normal last year . Since 2011 the state has been losing 12million acre-feet of water per year and the total amount of water in snow, rivers, groundwater and reservoirs was 34million acre-feet below normal in 2014. Famiglietti suggested immediate water-rationing measures, which are being considered in southern California, across the state. The use of groundwater for farming in the Central Valley has caused land to sink by one foot a year. Sprinklers and other landscaping accounts for 70 per cent of urban water use, according to the Sacramento Bee. Governor Jerry Brown declared a drought emergency at the beginning of last year, though Californians only reduced their water usage by 9 per cent instead of a hoped-for 20 per cent. Beyond residents' consumpton, use of groundwater for farming in the Central Valley has caused land to sink by one foot a year. He also urged the acceleration of task forces and programs meant to ensure that California will have enough water in the future, which are currently slated to 'achieve sustainability' in 2042. The current drought in the western United States, which is entering its fourth year, is the worst in modern American history. Snowpacks in California mountains like the Sierra Nevadas, which the state relies to melt into water, have been near record lows this year. Scientists from NASA, Cornell University and Columbia University released research in February that said there could be worse droughts to come. Above, a water regulator looks at a plant irrigation system . Famiglietti said that efforts need to be accelerated before it's too late, because he'd 'like to live in a state that has a paddle so that it might also still have a creek'. Jay Famiglietti, writing in the Los Angeles Times, said he'd 'like to live in a state that has a paddle so that it might also still have a creek' Scientists from NASA, Cornell University and Columbia University released research in February that said there could be worse droughts to come. A 'Megadrought' that could last several decades and would be worse than any other such phenomenon in 1000 years is expected sometimes between 2050 and 2099, according to their research published in Science. The current dryness affects not only the West Coast, but also

Summary: NASA's Jay Famiglietti urges acceleration of programs to save water . Snowpacks in California mountains near record lows during drought . He says public have not been involved in discussions about the problem .


Eating an apple a day does not actually keep the doctor away - but it might stop you going to your pharmacist. Researchers looked at data on 8,399 US adults and initially found evidence to support the proverb. They discovered that those who had one small apple a day had a nine per cent lower chance of visiting the doctor several times a year. However when they adjusted their statistics for other factors, their conclusions changed. The University of Michigan researchers adjusted for ways that ‘apple eaters might be very different from everyone else,’ such as how they were less likely to smoke and be more educated. Eating an apple a day does not actually keep the doctor away - but it might stop you going to your pharmacist. Apple eaters were less likely to use prescription medicines, researchers found . Considering those factors, the study found that people who eat an apple a day were just as likely as everyone else to go to doctors. They were also just as likely to stay overnight in a hospital or visit a mental health professional. Apple eaters were, however, less likely to use prescription medication. Of the 8,399 adults who took part in the study 753, or nine per cent, ate an apple a day while 7,646, or 91 per cent, did not. Lead author Matthew Davis, an assistant professor at the University of Michigan's school of nursing, said: ‘Our findings suggest that the promotion of apple consumption may have limited benefit in reducing national health care spending. ‘In the age of evidence-based assertions, however, there may be merit to saying: ‘An apple a day keeps the pharmacist away.'’ Apples have long been known to promote good health and contain vitamin C, which aids the immune system. They also reduce tooth decay by cleaning the teeth and may even protect your brain cells from conditions like Alzheimer’s. The proverb about eating an apple a day can be traced back to Pembrokeshire in the 1860s where it was said by locals. Apple eaters were less likely to use prescription medicines, less likely to smoke and more educated than non-apple eaters, researchers found . The original version is said to be: ‘Eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread’. Over the years it became: ‘An apple a day, no doctor to pay’ and: ‘An apple a days sends the doctor away’. The modern use of the phrase was first recorded in 1922. Wendy Brannen, director of public relations for the US Apple Association, said that the research should not put people off eating apples. She said: ‘While we appreciate the University of Michigan (a top apple-growing state, by the way) took the time to put the "apple a day" adage to the test, it's foolish to even imply you shouldn't enjoy a daily apple for your health when centuries of advice and stacks of current research would imply otherwise.’

Summary: Nurses wanted to know if 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away' was true . Found apple eaters were equally likely to go to the doctors as others . However, they were less likely than to use prescription medication . Apple eaters were also more educated and less likely to smoke .


Yingying Dou ran the essay writing site MyMaster . Up to 70 students face expulsion from Australia's leading universities after being found guilty of cheating by paying a company to write their assignments. Two students from the University of Newcastle have already been expelled and more are facing disciplinary action at four other intuitions after being identified as using the MyMaster company which wrote essays for Chinese international students, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. Chinese-born Yingying Dou, 30, reportedly ran the website which charged up to $1000 per assignment and was used by hundreds of students across 12 NSW universities. Ms Dou reportedly had 100 employees working from a Chinatown office on George Street in Sydney before the website was shut down. It was claimed that MyMaster had an annual turnover of $160,000 thanks to international students desperate to pass their courses or too lazy to do the work themselves. The University of Newcastle confirmed to Daily Mail Australia that it had conducted internal investigations and in addition to the two expulsions it suspended eight international students and found 21 others guilty of misconduct. The majority of students found guilty were given fail grades for 2014 subjects. Ms Dou has denied knowing anything about the website MyMaster website which has now been taken down . Two students from the University of Newcastle have been expelled and eight have been suspended . The four other worst-hit universities told the Herald they were still conducting investigations with accused students – including three at the University of Sydney, 11 at University of Technology Sydney, 19 at University of NSW, and 43 at Macquarie University. The maximum penalty for academic misconduct is expulsion at all institutions except UNSW, where it is suspension. UTS Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Shirley Alexander told the ABC: 'I'm not as surprised as you might think. In higher-education we've had to up the ante in how students are changing the methods of cheating for some time.' She said that the news that flyers advertising the MyMaster essay writing service were posted in UTS toilets was not alarming. 'We find those kinds of things all the time, that's not something that is new,' she said. 'When we find them we do take the number and call them and point out how illegal it is but they do appear all the time that's not something new,' she explained. Students (a stock photo is shown) reportedly paid up to $1000 for their essays to be written for them . The Sydney Morning Herald reported that a flyer posted at the University of Technology Sydney said: 'Are you racking your brains on your school work? Do you worry about spending $3000 retaking tuition on the failing subject? Leave your worries to MyMaster and make your study easier!' Ms Dou has denied knowing anything about the website. The company's Facebook page has also been removed but a holding page shows 605 previously people 'liked' it. She reportedly also runs Yingcredible Tutoring, a page which she has endorsed from her own personal Facebook account. 'We provide commerce subjects tutoring

Summary: Yingying Dou, 30, reportedly ran the website called MyMaster . She charged up to $1000 for her staff to write university essays . Hundreds of students paid MyMaster to help them cheat and now up to 70 people at five universities face expulsion . Website was written in Chinese and advertised to international students .


There are moments when a parent feels particularly proud of their child, and there are moments when a child looks up to a parent with the utmost respect. In the case of Scott Byrne and his daughter Jen, they experienced both on Wednesday when they flew their first flight together as co-pilots for American Airlines. The father-daughter team got the opportunity to work as First Officer and Captain on a flight from Chicago to Dallas-Forth Worth, and then on to John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California. Father and daughter Scott and Jen Byrne flew their first flight on Wednesday as First Officer and Co-Pilot for American Airlines on a flight from Chicago to Dallas, and on to Orange County . Professionalism ruled the day, and they were so busy with the pre-flight checks, and then take-off itself that Scott, who joined American Airlines in 1990, said he almost forgot who was sitting next to him. 'Jenny was such a natural. She did an absolutely fantastic job. And it's my 28-year-old daughter. I am so proud,' he told ABC. The day had even more significance. 'It also marked the one-year anniversary since I've joined American,' said Jen, originally from Algonquin, Illinois. Based in Chicago, she is trained to fly Boeing 757s and 767s and is also a U.S. Air Force Reservist with the 89th Airlift Squadron out of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. She has also worked for SkyWest Airlines and as a DC-8 Flight Operations intern with UPS. As well as working for American Airlines, Jen is also a U.S. Air Force Reservist with the 89th Airlift Squadron out of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio . On the day, Jen hoped for an extra smooth landing to impress the man she refers to as her 'hero'. 'I was just praying it would be a good landing,' she said. With safety always a priority, the landing was indeed a good one. 'I looked over at him and he was smiling and it was the best feeling in the world,' said Jen, who has wanted to be a pilot since she was eight years old. With the two of them working side by side, there was one person who wasn't going to be left out of this special family occasion. Mom came along for the ride too - though only as a passenger. Both Scott and Jen credit her for getting Jen where she is today. She helped her achieve her dreams by keeping her dedicated when things got tough. 'Every credit goes to my wife,' said Scott. Jen has wanted to be a pilot since she was eight years old, following in her father's footsteps. Working side-by-side with him came on her one-year anniversary of working for American Airlines .

Summary: Father and daughter duo Scott and Jen Byrne, both pilots for American Airlines, got the chance to work together on Wednesday . They piloted a flight from Chicago to Dallas, and on to Orange County . Jen refers to her dad as her 'hero' and has wanted to a be a pilot since she was eight years old . Not wanting to be left out of the big day, mom came along for the ride, but only as a passenger .


They were worlds apart in life. Heath Ledger, a Hollywood actor. Simon Millington, a qualified auto-electrician and the son of duck farmers from country Victoria. But both men, the doting fathers of little girls, died just years apart from the same phenomenon - the abuse of prescription drugs, described as an epidemic in Australia by anti-drug abuse groups. Now Kim Ledger, the late Academy Award winner's father, has joined an effort to fight prescription drug abuse after he was moved by a 'heartwrenching' letter from Simon's mother, Margaret. The letter said Simon 'wanted to stay well for Maddie', his young daughter, 'but the hideous disease of addiction slowly crept back up again' and he died of a pain medication overdose in 2010. 'His life mattered,' Margaret wrote, 'and that is why I do what I do for others in similar circumstances.' Scroll down for video . Rest in peace: Heath Ledger, pictured, died after consuming six pharmaceutical medications in August 2008 . 'His life mattered': Simon Millington, pictured here with his young daughter Maddie, died in 2010 after a sixteen year fight with prescription drugs which he became addicted to after being caught in a car accident in August 1994 . Accomplished actor: Heath Ledger 'immersed' himself in the role of the Joker, his father has said, in preparation for his role in The Dark Knight (pictured). He was posthumously awarded an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor after the performance and his death . Kim Ledger, Heath's father, has been involved in efforts to increase awareness about the dangers of prescription drug abuse since his son's death in August 2008. His latest position is as Patron of the not-for-profit Scriptwise . Mr Ledger's own son accidentally died around two years earlier after he consumed a lethal cocktail of six prescription medications. The 28-year-old actor was found dead in his Manhattan apartment, shortly after completing filming for The Dark Knight, where he starred as The Joker. 'He was just desperately trying to get to sleep,' Mr Ledger said. After receiving the emotional letter from Margaret and John Millington from Nhill, Victoria, and hosting a follow-up meeting with them last year, Mr Ledger today announced he will be the patron of the new not-for-profit Scriptwise, which will raise awareness about the dangers and solutions to prescription drug abuse. 'I met Margaret and John Millington last year... Margaret had reached out to me about maybe a year earlier or so with a little note, a letter really, a lovely letter that was quite compelling,' he said. 'It was explaining what they had to go through (with Simon). It was really quite heartwrenching.' In a statement, Mr Ledger said his son's profile was probably 'a little higher than many other loved ones' who had experienced tragic deaths from prescription drug abuse. 'If something positive can come from (Heath's) passing such as raising awareness of the problem and moving towards some form of live monitoring for prescription medication, then my job is done.' Margaret and John have lobbied the government in favour of measures to crack

Summary: Heath Ledger's father Kim is the patron of a new effort to raise awareness about prescription drug abuse . He got on board after receiving a 'heartwrenching' letter from the mother of a drug abuse victim . 'His life mattered,' wrote victim's mother, Margaret Millington, who influenced Mr Ledger to sign up . Mr Ledger told Daily Mail Australia their letter was what influenced him to sign up to the effort . He was today appointed the Patron of a new not-for-profit to fight prescription drug abuse, Scriptwise .


No good deed goes unpunished as exemplified by the alleged beating to death of an elderly man on Wednesday by three people he'd helped in the past. Cincinnati man Carl Engel, 73, was found dead at his St. Bernard home with multiple blows to his head and his body. Police say that suspects James T. Kirby Jr. 22, Mario Demarcus Lewis, 26, broke into Engels home in attempt to burglarize it on Saturday night as Chasidy Nicole Brewer, 20, acted as a lookout across the street. Scroll down for video . Suspects: James T. Kirby Jr. (left) 22, Mario Demarcus Lewis (center), 26, allegedly broke into Engels home in attempt to burglarize it on Saturday night as Chasidy Nicole Brewer (right), 20, acted as a lookout . WLWT reports that the men broke into Engel's front basement window to search his home for cash and values when Engel interrupted them. That's when the alleged beating occurred. Kirby allegedly assaulted him from the top of the stairs and into the kitchen. Kirby has been charged with aggravated burglary, aggravated murder and tampering with evidence. All three suspects have been arrested before and are being held at Hamilton County Jail where bond was set at $1.25 million for each of them. Cincinnati.com reports that the suspects were identified on Saturday night when police saw them attempting to destroy evidence at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Murdered: Carl Engel was discovered beaten to death in his home on Sunday and was known to help his friends and neighbors just because they needed it . Three days before Engel's death, Kirby allegedly broke into the home and took cash. A neighbor called police on Sunday after they saw the basement window broken and they didn't hear from Engel. When police arrived, he was dead. Engel worked for the village's service department for over 30 years. He has a son, a daughter, and two grandchildren. Neighbors told WCPO that Englel was the kind of man who would help other people in need. They said the killing was a chilling occurrence for the neighborhood. The scene: The three suspects allegedly broke into Carl Engel's home several times and on Saturday night beat him to death when he discovered their antics . 'His family has been in St. Bernard for years. I think he was born and raised in St. Bernard,' said Nancy Evans. 'It's scary. Yep, it's unreal.' 'It ain't no good. That means we got to watch this neighborhood better,' said Darryl, another neighbor. 'I'll definitely make it my business to get out my dogs more and watch.' Engel was known for being blunt but always helping someone in need. 'That was Carl. He's a rough guy. His friends were his friends and he had a kind heart trying to help people,'said Bill Ungruhe of the St. Bernard police. Police made an announcement to village residents saying that the alleged attackers knew their victim and that it was not a random occurrence and that they should not be worried for their lives.

Summary: Cincinnati man Carl Engel, 73, was found dead at his St. Bernard home with multiple blows to his head and his body . Police say that suspects James T. Kirby Jr. 22, Mario Demarcus Lewis, 26, broke into Engels home in attempt to burglarize it on Saturday night . Chasidy Nicole Brewer, 20, allegedly acted as a lookout across the street . It's unknown as to what Engel helped the suspects with in the past but neighbors say he would help friends if they were in trouble .


Dozens of young people have been seen risking death or potential serious injury by playing 'chicken' at a level crossing. CCTV footage shows youngsters jumping over barriers at Grays level crossing in south Essex when they are down because a train is about to approach, and racing over the tracks. Others have been seen risking their lives by walking along the tracks to get to the exits or jumping off the platform. Scroll down for video . People have been captured on video racing over a level crossing at Grays in Essex, before barriers close . In the last month alone 260 incidents have been recorded and police are calling for people to pay more attention to their safety on the crossing, rather than risk death by taking foolhardy shortcuts or playing 'chicken' as they race to beat the barriers. Authorities said if incidents continue they will have to consider closing the crossing because the number of people putting themselves at risk is 'simply too high.' More than 100 trains use the crossing every single day. Steve Cassidy, Network Rail area director, told the Clacton Gazette: 'It may be tempting to shave a minute or two off your journey but this a busy main line and people are putting their lives at risk by walking on the track or trying to beat the barriers. Police and train officials have warned the crossing could be closed if people keep risking their lives . Some people may think that taking a shortcut along the tracks isn't really a risk, that they can get out of the way of the train but fatality figures show that isn't the case. Waiting at a crossing can sometimes be frustrating but ignoring safety measures can result in tragic consequences, something we want to prevent.' In one piece of footage youngsters are seen ducking under the barriers and racing across the crossing before a train comes while another rides a bike across the closed section. Another clip shows a passenger walking along the tracks after a train has left to exit the station. In one incident a person dressed in a cap (bottom centre) is seen jumping over railings alongside a train . They then run alongside the train on the tracks in an incident which could have lethal consequences . After running along the tracks the person then jumps over the barrier where groups of people are waiting . Police said they will increase patrols at the crossing over the next few weeks to try and prevent as many people as possible using it in a risky way. Council leader Councillor John Kent said: 'Network Rail has made it clear that – as a last resort – they may have to close the crossing, simply shut it down. I do not want that to happen. But everyone who uses it must play their part too.' British Transport Police said it will be cracking down on people who misuse the level crossing, endangering their own lives and that of other people. Mark Hook said: 'Is it really worth risking

Summary: Dozens of youngsters have been seen playing 'chicken' at a level crossing . CCTV shows them jumping barriers and racing to beat the oncoming train . Others are walking along the tracks as a shortcut to exit Grays station . Train officials said they will consider closing crossing if incidents continue . Said people are 'risking their lives' or serious injury by jumping barriers . More than 260 people have been seen using foolhardy shortcuts in month .


A man who sparked an emergency evacuation after falling seriously ill has been air lifted from Davis Station to the ice breaker vessel the Aurora Australis. The ship, with 114 people on board, left the base on March 17 for its two-week journey to Hobart but got an emergency call to return two days later to pick the ailing man. The tradesman was flown by helicopter on Sunday and taken aboard, while a temporary pipeline was used to refuel the ship, which had to remain offshore due to a build-up of ice in the harbour. The ship will negotiate about 100 nautical miles of ice before reaching open water to embark on the voyage of about two weeks back to Hobart. An expeditioner was being transferred from Davis Station in the Australian Antarctic Territory to the Aurora Australis via a helicopter on Sunday . 'People have been working around the clock to refuel the ship and they've been working in quite difficult conditions,' Australian Antarctic Division operations manager Robb Clifton said. 'Often below minus 10 degrees (Celsius) and with a fairly constant snowfall.' Mr Clifton wouldn't elaborate on the man's illness other than to say it was not the result of an accident or incident. He is in a serious but stable condition in the ship's medical bay and is being supported via tele-medicine by medical specialists in Hobart. There were initial reports the man was a scientist but the AAD confirmed he was a tradesman. The man was airlifted from Davis Station in the Australian Antarctic Territory to the Aurora Australis . The man remains in a serious but stable condition in the ship's medical bay and is being supported via tele-medicine by medical specialists in Hobart . The emergency efforts to evacuate the man follows after the vessel was hampered by poor weather conditions and increasing amounts of ice. The Australian Antarctic Division's Operations Manager Robb Clifton said he had hoped the ship could begin its journey back to Hobart on Monday. The Australian Antarctic Division said the man's condition had stabilised and is not contagious, but that he needed to go to Hobart for further treatment. The man arrived in Antarctica in November and had been due to spend the winter at the base. The patient and his family have asked for privacy, Division boss Tony Fleming said. The Aurora Australis icebreaker was diverted to undertake the medical evacuation from Antarctica . The helicopter pulling fuel lines ashore from the Australian icebreaker Aurora Australis during refueling operations at Australias Davis station in Antarctica . An Antarctic expeditionary team were working round the clock on March 22 to refuel the Australian icebreaker forced to turn back to its frozen base to pick up a seriously ill worker . The Aurora Australis, with 114 people on board, left the Davis station on March 17 for its two-week journey to Hobart in Australia but got an emergency call to return two days later with the worker gravely ill . The man will be taken aboard while the ship will top up on

Summary: A man who fell ill at an Australian Antarctic station has been evacuated . The tradesman was airlifted to the ice breaker vessel on Sunday . He remains in a serious but stable condition after an undisclosed illness . The man was taken aboard and will receive ongoing treatment . The ship will negotiate 100 nautical miles of ice before reaching open water . Aurora Australis is expected to arrive at the Tasmanian capital on April 4 .


Seven years ago, Nathan Bracken was the world’s number one bowler in one day international cricket and was on his way to becoming a cricket legend. Today, he has a permanent disability, cannot straighten his right leg and can barely carry his baby son for fear that it will buckle under him. He and his family say they face financial ruin because of the tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills they face after an injury he suffered playing for Australia. His wife, Haley Bracken has spoken to Daily Mail Australia about her family's struggles as they continue to fight Cricket Australia during an exhausting five year legal battle. Scroll down for video . Nathan Bracken (far left) and his wife Haley (far right) have been facing constant legal and medical fees for more than five years and are concerned for the impact on their family, including their sons Tag and Chase . Nathan Bracken (left playing for Australia in 2009, right with wife Haley) walks with a limp after suffering a debilitating knee injury whilst playing cricket for Australia. His wife has spoken out about the impact . The Brackens have already been forced to sell a property and two cars and fear they will lose 'everything' ‘Nathan has suffered severe depression. There have been times that he’s been balled up on the couch crying, so stressed,' Haley Bracken told Daily Mail Australia. ‘He’d say to me “What am I going to do? I can’t support our family”. 'We haven't spoken out for sympathy but the truth is, I have experienced anxiety attacks and we worry about our future everyday. 'This situation has impacted on the family in a very negative way,’ said Haley, a model, dancer, presenter and mother. When Nathan's career ended instantaneously, he was left with no other job prospects and no income. He had never finished his degree, a Bachelor of Communications, due to his international travel commitments with cricket and had anticipated he had years of cricket ahead of him. A role was made for Nathan in his father-in-law's recruitment company. Haley Bracken arrives at the 2010 Allan Border Medal at Crown Casino . Haley with their beautiful little boy Tag, now aged one. She worries about the impact of the financial worries and intense stress on their two sons . Nathan (left) with their seven-year-old son, Chase. Chase is a 'sweet, sensitive boy' who has already said he does not want to play cricket after seeing the impact it has had on his family's life . The couple, parents of two young boys, have already sold a property and two cars to make ends meet and fear that their little family could have to sell their home. ‘My parents have already offered that we can all move in there if we need to,' Haley said. 'We already sold the land where we’d planned on building our dream property and had a garage sale to get rid of belongings. We have to drive past that property every day on the school run.’ The couple allege

Summary: Nathan Bracken was once the world's number one bowler in ODI cricket . Today he and his family are facing financial ruin due to an five year legal battle with Cricket Australia . Nathan Bracken first launched his lawsuit in 2011 against Cricket Australia, seeking compensation for lost wages, medical expenses and damages . He continues to suffer from his career-ending knee injury which is now impacting on his family's happiness and financial stability . The case is set down for hearing in the Supreme Court in October .


Andy Murray admitted Great Britain's Davis Cup win over the United States in his native Glasgow had been a 'very emotional' experience after he sealed victory with a straight-sets win over John Isner. Murray overcame some difficult moments in the first set to secure a 7-6 (7/4) 6-3 7-6 (7/4) triumph at the Emirates Arena and line up a World Group quarter-final home tie against France. The 27-year-old had set Britain on the way by taking two sets inside 46 minutes against Donald Young on Friday afternoon but the drama was only just beginning. Andy Murray described leading Great Britain to Davis Cup victory over the United States as 'very emotional' Murray celebrates during his straight sets win over John Isner that clinched the Brits a quarter-final place . British No 1 Murray was pumped up by his home Glasgow crowd as GB secured a 3-1 win over the USA . Murray stretches for a backhand as Isner put up a fight on Sunday in the Davis Cup tie in Scotland . Murray then watched team-mate James Ward come from two sets down to win an epic tussle with world number 20 Isner before his brother Jamie and Dom Ingol came back from a similar position against Mike and Bob Bryan, the best doubles team of all time, only to fall just short in another marathon tie. And Murray was proud to have been part of an effort that repeated Britain's win in San Diego at the same stage last year. The former Wimbledon champion said: 'The effort and attitude of everyone in the team was excellent. I feel we deserved to win because of that. 'Everyone fought extremely hard especially when we were behind in the matches, no-one gave up and everyone played every point extremely hard. 'It's a big win. It means a lot to everyone, all the staff and the players. 'There's a great synergy in the team and that builds the emotion and togetherness. It gives you that extra incentive to perform and fight for every single point. 'I was very emotional the whole weekend. I know the team extremely well, the players and the staff. 'I was proud of them as team-mates and also as friends and my brother of the way they performed and thought in this arena and under that much pressure. All of them did incredibly well. I was proud to be part of their team.' Murray, embracing GB team captain Leon Smith, praised the 'effort and attitude of everyone in the team' Big American Isner fell to Murray after James Ward come from two sets down to beat him in an epic tussle . Murray says he was proud to be part of the GB team and of how they all handled the pressure of the stage . Murray admitted he had felt the pressure a bit too much at the start of the final day's play. He fought off three break points after two double faults to tie the score at 4-4 and then saved three set points in his next service

Summary: Andy Murray beat John Isner in straight sets to secure GB win over US . Murray needed two tie-breaks to beat the world No 20 on Sunday . The Scot's win in Glasgow clinched the Davis Cup tie 3-2 . Great Britain will face France at home in July in quarter-finals .


Is Saido Berahino the latest star on Manchester United's summer shopping list? Louis van Gaal will embark upon a huge summer spending spree this summer as he looks to fire United back to the top of English and European football. And West Bromwich Albion striker Berahino has got tongues wagging that he features on United's wishlist after attending the FA Cup clash against Arsenal. West Brom striker Saido Berahino (centre) was at Old Trafford as Man United took on Arsenal in the FA Cup . The Baggies striker has set tongues wagging that he could be on Man United's summer wishlist . Berahino left his seat before the final whistle as Man United crashed out of the FA Cup against Arsenal . Berahino, pictured celebrating a goal against Aston Villa, has been in superb form so far this season . The England Under 21 star has attracted interest from Premier League clubs Liverpool and Tottenham . The England international took his position at Old Trafford, next to representative Aidy Ward, for the quarter-final tie. United, who look unlikely to keep Radamel Falcao when his loan spell expires at the end of the season, will look to bolster their forward line this summer. Berahino has impressed this season, scoring 18 goals for the Baggies - as well as three for England Under 21s. Liverpool and Tottenham have both shown an interest in Berahino this season. Berahino heads past goalkeeper Brad Guzan during his side's 2-1 defeat at Villa Park last week . The 21-year-old has netted 18 goals for the Baggies and three for England Under 21s this season .

Summary: Saido Berahino and his representative Aidy Ward spotted at Old Trafford . The West Brom striker has spoken about leaving the Hawthorns . Louis van Gaal is expected to spend big at Manchester United this summer . Liverpool and Tottenham are both interested in the England Under 21 star .


Most games come with a safeguard that if you fall down a hole, get killed by a monster or fail to complete a level in time you can have another go. But not in Upsilon Circuit. Once you die in this ‘part gameshow, part role-playing game’ you are never allowed to play it again - a feature the developers call 'perma-permadeath.' Only eight ‘contestants’ are allowed to play at any one time and each player is then replaced by a member of an audience watching the whole action unfold. Once chance: Upsilon Circuit is ‘in early development’ by New Hampshire-based developers Robot Loves Kitty. It calls the game ‘part gameshow, part action role-playing’ and only eight people can play at any one time. Once a player dies they can never play again, a feature the developers call 'perma-permadeath' Upsilon Circuit is ‘in early development’ by Calvin Goble and Alix Stolzer from New Hampshire-based Robot Loves Kitty. Players must solve puzzles and battle monsters to win rewards, but these rewards are then given to the audience. Audience members choose how these rewards are subsequently used by the contestant to increase their skill level, for example. ‘When you are chosen to play, the world watches, and everyone has a hand in your journey, both friend and foe,’ said Robot Love Kitty. Contestants explore the overworld and dungeons (pictured) in search of the Dream Tech Crystals. They fight monsters, avoid traps, and compete with the opposing team. When the contestant earns rewards they are given to an online audience. Audience members then choose how these rewards are used by the contestant . In Upsilon Circuit, each contestant explores the overworld and generated dungeons in search of the Dream Tech Crystals. They fight monsters, avoid traps, and compete with the opposing team. When the contestant fights monsters or gets treasure, the [experience points] and other rewards go to an online audience. Audience members choose how these rewards are subsequently used by the contestant to increase their skill level. Only eight ‘contestants’ can play at any one time and once they die they can't play again. A player is then replaced by a member of an audience. ‘Upsilon Circuit is two games intertwined. The contestant's adventure, while the audience intervenes. ‘Each contestant explores the overworld and generated dungeons in search of the Dream Tech Crystals. They fight monsters, avoid traps, and compete with the opposing team.' When the contestant fights monsters or gets treasure, the [experience points] and other rewards go to the audience. ‘Simply put, the audience is part dungeon master, part strategist, and part judge and jury,’ continued the developers. Replacement audience members are selected randomly, but the developers said they may introduce minigames in which the audience can unlock items. This could potentially improve their chances of getting a turn. Upsilon Circuit was demonstrated at last year's indie gaming event Pax East. Interested players can sign up to the game’s mailing list to be informed about when the show starts but the developers have not announced when this will be.

Summary: Upsilon Circuit is ‘in early development’ by Robot Loves Kitty . It calls itself ‘part gameshow, part action role-playing game’ Only eight ‘contestants’ can play the game at any one time . They must solve puzzles and battle monsters to win rewards . But these rewards are then given to an audience watching the game online . Audience members choose how these rewards are used by contestants . And when a contestant dies in the game they can never play it again . Instead, their place is taken by a member of the online audience .


Millionaire Robert Durst was illegally arrested on charges that he murdered a woman in California, as well as drug and weapons charges filed in New Orleans, attorneys said in court papers Friday. In the papers filed at the State Criminal District Court in New Orleans, William Gibbens and Dick DeGuerin asked a magistrate judge to schedule a preliminary hearing so that they can prove that there is no probable cause to keep Durst jailed. They say he should be released. 'I think he's an easy target and everybody's piling on. ... They're gonna find nothing," Dick DeGuerin, the lead attorney on Durst's team, told KTRK-TV. 'I think Louisiana and their elected officials want a piece of the publicity pie.' Scroll down for video . 'Invalid arrest': Robert Durst's legal team accused authorities in documents today of arresting the real estate heir illegally, as his attorney blasted Louisiana officials for wanting a piece of the 'publicity pie' 'I think he's an easy target and everybody's piling on ... They're gonna find nothing, Dick DeGuerin (pictured), the lead attorney on Durst's team, said Friday . The judge agreed to schedule that hearing during another court appearance by Durst on Monday in New Orleans. The attorneys also asked the judge to order that evidence be preserved from the hotel where Durst was arrested. They are seeking any and all records related to Durst and Everett Ward, the pseudonym Durst used to check into the hotel. The documents blasted the arrest, which the attorneys say was orchestrated 'to coincide with the final episode of the HBO docudrama The Jinx. The six-part documentary concluded Sunday. Durst, a member of a wealthy New York real estate family, was charged with murder in California for the December 2000 shooting death of Susan Berman. Durst's arrest came shortly before the HBO finale about his links to three killings — that of his first wife, who disappeared in New York in 1982; Berman, the daughter a mobster and a close friend who acted as his spokeswoman after his wife disappeared; and a 71-year-old neighbor in Texas whose dismembered body was found floating in Galveston Bay in 2001. Frail: Durst is on suicide watch at a Louisiana detention center. He is expected to appear in court Monday . Durst has only ever been tried for the Texas killing, and he was acquitted of murder. Durst waived extradition in New Orleans but is being held there on charges that he was a felon in possession of a gun and with illegally carrying a weapon with a controlled substance. Court documents say investigators found nearly $43,000 in cash, a gun and a rubber mask that could cover his head and neck in his hotel room when he was arrested. Authorities have also said marijuana was found in the room. However, Durst's attorneys say his previous convictions are not serious enough to merit the gun charge. In the case, prosecutors could seek to play portions from The Jinx that concluded with the eccentric millionaire off camera talking to himself in a bathroom with his wireless

Summary: Durst's legal team say authorities made an 'invalid arrest' March 14 . Claim he was illegally arrested on murder, drug and weapon charges . Lawyers say it was a publicity stunt to coincide with The Jinx finale . Judge agreed to a hearing Monday in New Orleans; Durst to appear . The 71-year-old is on suicide watch at a Louisiana detention center .


Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben limped off during the 7-0 demolition of Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League last-16 second leg on Wednesday night. Pep Guardiola allayed fears over the pair's long-term health by revealing that neither injury looked too serious. Dutch winger Robben, Bayern's top scorer this season, clutched his thigh as he was taken off in the 19th minute while Frenchman Ribery followed him off on the hour. Arjen Robben grimaces after feeling his hamstring in the first half of Bayern's crushing win against Shakhtar . The Dutch winger was replaced by Sebastian Rode as the first half drew to a close . Franck Ribery also left the field with an injury after suffering an ankle complaint in the second half . 'We have to see tomorrow what the damage is but doctors said it is not too serious for them,' Guardiola told reporters. With Bayern chasing a treble of titles and a sixth European crown they will need all the firepower they can muster despite some long-term injured players being ready to return, including captain Philipp Lahm, Thiago Alcantara and Javi Martinez. The partnership between Robben and Ribery, nicknamed 'Robbery', is crucial for Guardiola's style of play with the pair's searing pace down the wings. Ribery disappeared straight back to the dressing room after coming off . Pep Guardiola confirmed after the game that neither injuries looked 'too serious' 'It does not seem to be too bad,' Ribery, who scored one goal against Shakhtar, told reporters. 'It is something with the ankle and I hope I can be ready to play on the weekend.' Bayern, who will not play again in Europe until April, are 11 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga and take on Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Summary: Bayern Munich beat Shakhtar Donetsk 7-0 in the Champions League . Arjen Robben pulled up with a hamstring complaint in the first half . Franck Ribery was taken off on the hour with an ankle problem . Pep Guardiola has said that neither injuries are 'too serious'


Phil Jones played as a deep-lying midfielder, but it didn’t feel like a midfielder’s performance. He was embarrassed by Giorgio Chiellini for their goal, and he was lucky to get away with losing his man at the previous set-piece. When England were in possession, he didn’t work hard enough to get on the ball — he was happy to let Chris Smalling bring the ball out. Manchester United defender Phil Jones failed to impress after being handed a midfield role . Jones (right) returns to the centre circle after playing a part in conceding Italy's opening goal . Roy Hodgson's 'experiment' of playing Jones as a deep central midfielder didn't pay dividends . Read Martin Samuel's full match report from the Juventus Stadium . Out of possession, he often flew out in an attempt to deal with the danger. This is fine when he wins the ball, but a very risky tactic. In fairness, he dropped back nicely in between the centre halves regularly, which is clearly what he feels comfortable doing. The main problem is that he has a habit of chasing the ball when he can’t win it. He looks like he’s been fired out of a cannon! He’ll need to assess situations better and hold his position in front of the back four. Sir Alex Ferguson famously labelled Jones the next Duncan Edwards, but he didn’t look very Edwards-like. At 23, it feels like we’re still trying to figure out his best position. He is being asked to play a role that needs to be filled by a more technically-proficient player — like Andrea Pirlo. Wayne Rooney looked excellent against Italy, like the elder statesman leading his younger team-mates. He does everything with intelligence and showed his quality with 30-yard diagonal balls and a fine effort against the crossbar. Wayne Rooney stepped to the fore in his role as captain and was unlucky not to score in Turin . England captain showed a good understanding with Harry Kane on their first start together . He also linked up really well with Harry Kane, especially in the second half. It looked like they had a kind of telepathic togetherness. I’m sure that will be something Roy Hodgson will be keen to see more of in the future. It’s interesting how, recently, strike partnerships have seemed like a thing of the past, but Rooney and Kane demonstrated they have an excellent understanding and play like a pair, not individuals. Jagielka shows why he's still valuable to Roy . When you look at Phil Jagielka’s rise in international football, it has been completely without fanfare. He had a couple of hairy moments, but still looked the best defender on show in Turin, weighing in with countless clearances and blocks. He also reads the game very well. Everton centre-back Phil Jagielka proved he is England's best defender with a fuss-free performance . Jagielka fared better than fellow defender Chris Smalling who was forced to withdraw after feeling unwell . He was relegated to the Championship with Sheffield United in 2007 and bought by

Summary: England drew 1-1 with Italy in their international friendly in Turin . Manchester United's Phil Jones failed to impress in a deep midfield role . Wayne Rooney developed a good understanding with Harry Kane . Everton's Phil Jagielka proved he is Roy Hodgson's best defender . READ: Kane shows he can handle the heat as Italy provide stern test .


Ahead of this weekend's Premier League action, Sportsmail will be providing you with all you need to know about every fixture, with team news, provisional squads, betting odds and Opta stats. Here is all the information you need for Sunderland's home clash with Aston Villa... Sunderland vs Aston Villa (Stadium of Light) Team news . Sunderland . Sunderland are without the suspended Lee Cattermole for Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash with Aston Villa at the Stadium of Light. Cattermole picked up his 10th booking of the season in the recent draw at Hull and picked up an automatic two-match ban. Adam Johnson remains suspended by the club and Emanuele Giaccherini (ankle) and Will Buckley (knee) are both definitely ruled out. Provisional squad: Pantilimon, Mannone, Reveillere, Van Aanholt, Jones, O'Shea, Brown, Vergini, Coates, Bridcutt, Rodwell, Gomez, Larsson, Alvarez, Agnew, Honeyman, Fletcher, Defoe, Wickham, Graham. Sunderland are without the suspended Lee Cattermole for Saturday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa . Aston Villa . Christian Benteke will return to the Aston Villa squad for their crucial relegation battle at Sunderland. The striker missed the FA Cup quarter final win over West Brom with a hip injury but boss Tim Sherwood confirmed he will travel to the Stadium of Light. Ron Vlaar (calf) will be assessed and Kieran Richardson (calf) is a doubt while Aly Cissokho (groin) is a likely absentee and Philippe Senderos (calf), Joe Cole (hamstring), Nathan Baker (knee), Alan Hutton and Jack Grealish (both suspended) are out. Libor Kozak has returned to full training after more than a year out with a broken leg but is not yet match fit. Provisional squad: Guzan, Given, Vlaar, Lowton, Clark, Okore, Kinsella, Richardson, N'Zogbia, Bacuna, Westwood, Delph, Sanchez, Cleverley, Gil, Sinclair, Weimann, Agbonlahor, Benteke. Christian Benteke will return to the Aston Villa squad for their crucial relegation battle at Sunderland . Key match stats (supplied by Opta) Kick-off: Saturday (3pm) Odds (subject to change): . Sunderland 13/10 . Draw 9/4 . Aston Villa 9/4 . Referee: Neil Swarbrick . Managers: Gus Poyet (Sunderland), Tim Sherwood (Aston Villa) Sunderland have failed to score in five of their last six Premier League matches against the Villans, netting just one in the other encounter. Gabriel Agbonlahor has scored in three of his last four Barclays Premier League matches against Sunderland. Aston Villa are unbeaten in their last seven Premier League meetings with Sunderland (W3 D4 L0). Sunderland have won just two of their last 15 Premier League matches at the Stadium of Light (W2 D7 L6). Gus Poyet’s side have failed to score in three of their last four Premier League home matches. Fabian Delph (right) being sent off during Aston Villa's 0-0 with Sunderland in December . There have been seven red cards in the last 12 Premier League meetings between Aston Villa and Sunderland. Aston Villa have the highest tally of red cards in the Premier League this season (6), while Sunderland picked up the most last season (7). The home team has failed to score in five of the last six Premier League meetings between

Summary: Sunderland without suspended Lee Cattermole due to 10th yellow card . Christian Benteke will return to Aston Villa squad for Sunderland clash . Black Cats haven't scored in five of last six league matches against Villa .


Unsuspecting people walking through a field in the Netherlands are having their heads turned by one very strange bird. An over-familiar owl has taken a liking to landing on the head of anyone walking through the greenery within the town on Noordeinde. Now photographer Menno Shaefer has paid a visit to the spot after hearing about the European eagle owl's unusual behaviour. Scroll down for video . Perched: The European eagle owl enjoys swooping on unsuspecting walkers - and standing on their heads . Duck: Two people try to dodge the bird as it heads for this lady's head as a landing spot . Unusual: Photographer Menno Scheefer travelled 68km to the northern Netherlands town of Noordeinde to photograph the own, after hearing about its strange behaviour . The 48-year-old, of Zaandam, Netherlands, says: 'I had heard a lot about the owl and decided to visit the site to see it in action for myself. 'It was a very funny thing to watch, however I'm just as confused as anyone as to why it does this.' The wild owl, which weighs around 6lbs, spends an average of one minute perched on the head of innocent bystanders, before flying off looking for the next perch. Beautiful: The striking owl surveys the scene for a few moments before deciding where it should fly to next . Clearly unhappy sitting on a fence or a tree, the owl searched for its next landing spot multiple times during Menno's short visit to the field near Noordeinde Palace. The European eagle owl is one of the largest species of owl, and females can grow to a maximum total wingspan of 75 cm. The bird is found in a number of habitats but mostly lives in mountain regions, coniferous forests, steppes and other relatively remote places. Majestic: The European eagle owl is one of the largest species of owl, with females growing a maximum wingspan of 75cm . In for landing: The owl spreads its wings to slow down and unleashes its talons as it prepares to land on the innocent passerby's head . 'Amused': Photographer Menno said people like the photographs he takes of the owl perching on them 'vey much' Menno said: 'When I show people these photographs they like them very much, they are as amused as I was. 'Whilst photographing the owl, it did try to land one my head once. 'However, as soon as I lifted my camera to get a shot, the owl flew onto my neighbour standing by my side.'

Summary: Unusual behaviour by bird captured on camera by Dutch photographer . he peculiar owl spends on average one minute perched on people's heads . Innocent walkers pictured desperately ducking as the bird aims for them .


Ronda Rousey has signed a new multi-fight deal with the UFC. The women's bantamweight champion has won all 11 mixed martial arts fights in her career, including five in the UFC. Rousey is next in action against Bethe Correia at UFC 190 in Rio on August 1. Ronda Rousey at 'Good Morning America' to promote the Entourage the movie and Furious 7 . Rousey during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon as she pretends to execute her signature armbar . 'I'm a UFC fighter,' Rousey said on ESPN's First Take. 'I just renegotiated. I have a lot of fights that I have in the UFC before I would be able to go do anything else.' Rousey also admitted she would love to take on a boxing world champion in the future but said a fight against Muhammad Ali's daughter and former champion Laila was unlikely. 'I think that would be amazing. I'm not even saying specifically [against Ali]. 'She's retired and has kids and has moved on with her life. I would think maybe someone closer to my weight that has a world title belt. 'I would love to try it, but I have a lot going on. I have fights. I have two movies coming out. I have a book coming out. My schedule is a little full.' Rousey needed just 14 seconds to beat Cat Zingano and retain her UFC bantamweight title .

Summary: Ronda Rousey is the women's UFC bantamweight champion . Her last victory came in 14 seconds against Cat Zingano . Rousey is next in action against Bethe Correia at UFC 190 in August . She has said she would consider fighting a boxing world champion . CLICK HERE for all the latest UFC news .


Precocious amateur CiCi Bellis says she's ready to take on the best of the pros - Serena Williams. Bellis, a 15-year-old American who made a big splash at last year's U.S. Open, advanced Friday to a potential third-round match against Williams by beating Zarina Diyas 6-2, 6-1. Williams' second-round match Friday night against Monica Niculescu was postponed until Saturday because of rain. But Bellis was already relishing the chance to take on the 19-time Grand Slam champion. Catherine "CiCi' Bellis of the United States, pictured at the US OPen this summer, advannced at the Miami Open on Friday and may have a chance to go against Serena Williams . 'It's going to be really fun,' Bellis said. 'I have nothing to lose, so I'm just going to play my game and see what happens.' Sloane Stephens won an all-American match on the stadium court, converting five of six break-point chances to beat No. 17 Madison Keys 6-4, 6-2. It was the first meeting between the two Fed Cup teammates, and Keys teared up near the end of her loss. 'I just kind of let the emotions get to me,' the 20-year-old Keys said. 'It's like you're having a really terrible day, but my terrible day is in front of hundreds of people and then broadcast on TV. That's not always fun.' New opponent?: CiCi Bellis Bellis is already relishing the chance to take on the 19-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams (pictured) after her recent win against Zarina Diyas . No. 2-seeded Rafael Nadal, showing no ill effects from an ankle injury suffered in practice Monday, defeated fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro 6-4, 6-2. 'I am well,' Nadal said. 'The day after, I had pain, but after two days I improved 50 percent. It's not limiting my movements.' Others advancing in the women's draw included No. 3 Simona Halep, the titlist last week at Indian Wells. She won 6-4, 2-6, 6-1 against wild card Nicole Vaidisova, a two-time Grand Slam semifinalist mounting a comeback from two shoulder operations. Two-time champion Andy Murray beat American Donald Young 6-4, 6-2. Other men's winners included No. 7 Stan Wawrinka, No. 8 Tomas Berdych and No. 25 Bernard Tomic. American Sam Querrey had 19 aces but lost to No. 15 Kevin Anderson 6-7 (5), 7-6 (3), 6-4. No. 10 Feliciano Lopez was eliminated by Dominic Thiem, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-3. Four-time champion Novak Djokovic lost in doubles and plays his opening singles match Saturday night. 'Hopefully I can have another great week in Miami,' Djokovic said. Zarina Diyas of Kazakhstan shakes hands with Catherine "CiCi' Bellis of the United States at the US Open last year and on Friday at the Miami Open Bellis beat Diyas 6-2, 6-1 . 'Some of my best tennis I have played here in these courts.' Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka reached the third round by beating No. 20 Jelena Jankovic 6-1, 6-1. Azarenka faced 13 break points and saved them all. 'I stayed composed,' Azarenka said. 'I was very sure what I had to do, and I was really executing that.' Bellis

Summary: CiCi Bellis, a 15-year-old American, advanced on Friday to a potential third-round match against Serena Williams by beating Zarina Diyas 6-2, 6-1 . 'I have nothing to lose, so I'm just going to play my game and see what happens,' said of her potential match with Serena Williams . 'You can't really think about who you're playing. It's just a ball that's coming back on the other side of the court,' said Bellis .


Roy Hodgson is convinced Harry Kane can make his mark with England after calling him into the senior squad for the first time. Kane has scored 26 goals for Tottenham this season and is in the squad for the Euro 2016 qualifier with Lithuania a week on Friday and the friendly with Italy four days later. England’s head coach said: ‘The whole country is excited to see Harry Kane, his rise has been fantastic. Scroll down for full squad . Harry Kane rounds Rob Green to score for Spurs against QPR earlier this month . The Tottenham striker has been in superb form, earning his call-up with a string of impressive displays . ‘He has broken in to the Tottenham team and it would be a surprise if he was not selected. ‘We welcome him into the fold. Some have gone on to really establish themselves. ‘I know what Mauricio (Pochettino, the Tottenham manager) would say about him and Gary Neville has been on a training course with his assistant recently. ‘I worked with the Under 21s for two or three days so I know about Harry Kane. We know about him and what he can do on a football field. ‘He deserves his chance. We are happy he is going to be with us. ‘I would be a bit disappointed if there was someone on the list that I didn’t have the confidence of the courage to play him. ‘As a player who has not been in the squad he has to show he belongs there. We have had six straight wins, the players have done a good job.’ Goalkeepers . Fraser Forster (Southampton) Joe Hart (Manchester City) Defenders . Leighton Baines (Everton) Gary Cahill (Chelsea) Nathaniel Clyne (Southampton) Kieran Gibbs (Arsenal) Phil Jagielka (Everton) Phil Jones (Manchester United) Luke Shaw (Manchester United) Chris Smalling (Manchester United) Kyle Walker (Tottenham Hotspur) Midfielders . Ross Barkley (Everton) Michael Carrick (Manchester United) Fabian Delph (Aston Villa) Jordan Henderson (Liverpool) Adam Lallana (Liverpool) James Milner (Manchester City) Raheem Sterling (Liverpool) Andros Townsend (Tottenham Hotspur) Theo Walcott (Arsenal) Forwards . Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool) Danny Welbeck (Arsenal) Kane has scored eight times in 10 games for the England Under 21s, earning promotion to the senior squad . Roy Hodgson named his England squad for the games against Lithuania and Italy on Thursday . Fabian Delph has been included in the England squad after a series of good displays for Aston Villa . Delph won his first caps last year when he played under Hodgson in the Euro 2016 qualifiers . Hodgson also spoke about his future and admitted that he did not want to outstay his welcome as national team coach beyond his present deal, which ends in 2016. He added: ‘What I really want to do is the job I am contracted to do. I hope this team and this group of players will develop. I believe we will be in a good position to qualify. 'I am pleased the major disappointment of the World Cup will

Summary: Tottenham striker Harry Kane is handed first senior England call-up . Kane has scored 26 times for his club already this season . England take on Lithuania at Wembley a week on Friday . Roy Hodgson's men travel to Italy for a friendly four days later .