If Eoin Morgan really believes what he said after England's miserable World Cup ended with an anti-climactic win over Afghanistan at a near-empty Sydney Cricket Ground, then they are in even more trouble than we thought. The England one-day captain was either protecting his players or is in total denial after an early World Cup exit caused by England's extreme limitations in the 50-over format being repeatedly, brutally and embarrassingly exposed. It is the only explanation for Morgan insisting he had 'no regrets' and, even more bizarrely, saying that he felt all the England players who have under-performed so spectacularly here should carry on in the one-day blue clothing. England captain Eoin Morgan insists he and his side have 'no regrets' over their early World Cup exit . Morgan (second left) walks off the field with Ian Bell (third left) as rain delays play on Friday . This was another deflating day for England even if they did win their final, meaningless group match with ease on a soggy day in Sydney against a willing but mediocre team of minnows in Afghanistan. It was a game that was hardly worth playing and one that even the 9,000 present would have been happy to see rained off so that they could watch the far more entertaining New Zealand win over Bangladesh on TV. The statistics, if we dare bring those up, will tell you that England were businesslike in restricting Afghanistan to 111 for seven off 36.2 overs before knocking off their revised target of 101 in 25 overs with 41 balls to spare. But then came another strange press conference from a captain who has been a massive disappointment since taking over from Alastair Cook on the eve of this tournament, not least with the bat. England batsman James Taylor plays a shot as Afghanistan wicket-keeper Afsar Zazai watches on . Bell shakes hands with Afghanistan players following England's hollow consolation win at the World Cup . 'There are no regrets, absolutely not. We gave it everything,' Morgan insisted after England had managed to equal statistically their worst ever World Cup by defeating a second minnow in Afghanistan as well as Scotland. Only in 1996 have they had such a shocker, on that occasion beating just Holland and the UAE. Then came the bombshell that a team who have failed dismally to come anywhere close to the pace being set by the leading nations in this tournament should all carry on towards the 2019 World Cup. When Morgan was asked if England should make changes as they play catch-up in one-day cricket, he said: 'No, absolutely not. We haven't got guys who are coming towards the end of their careers. I don't see any reason why any of them should retire. I think we have the right calibre of squad. Guys on the outside need to be banging down the door. It's an easy thing to sit here while we're not doing well and say someone outside the squad is better. We considered everybody when we selected the squad and I still

Summary: Eoin Morgan says he has 'no regrets' over England's woeful World Cup exit . The win against Afghanistan was a sorry consolation for a poor tournament . England's low-key victory was played in front of a half-empty stadium . But Morgan believes England should persist with the current squad . His defiant comments are certainly cause for concern for English cricket .


The mother of a teenager who was almost killed when he was thrown from a fairground ride has spoken of her relief that the manufacturers have finally been brought to justice. Kizzy Nee, from Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, said she thought Reece, 14, was dead when he was flung from the Orbitor Extreme at Stevenage's Sonisphere Knebworth music festival. The ride was only on its third outing when Reece was injured, after being thrown through a steel fence panel, suffering internal bleeding and having to be taken into intensive care. Reece, left, pictured with his mum Kizzy, right, is lucky to be alive after suffering horrendous injuries . He suffered severe life-threatening injuries after the incident in 2009, and still struggles from the effects to this day. Mother-of-three Kizzy, who is now launching a civil case against the ride manufacturers who were fined after pleading guilty to safety breaches in 2014, said her son doesn’t leave the house, and won’t travel in a car without her. She said: ‘It should have been a lovely family day. It was the first festival we had been to and we were both excited. ‘But what happened has changed our family forever. Reece is not the same boy he once was. I went through horrendous trauma, watching him in intensive care, not knowing if he would live or die.’ Kizzy had been saving for months for her and her partner, John, to visit the Knebworth festival in August 2009. Reece, pictured in hospital, suffered internal bleeding after his fall from a fairground ride at Sonisphere festival . Reece fell off the ride pictured above during a family day out in 2009 . Then just a week before, she discovered she had won two festival tickets in a competition - and decided to take her eldest son, Reece, and his girlfriend along too. Kizzy said: ‘It was a real treat. It was my first festival - and Reece's too - so we were both excited. ‘We pitched our tent on the Friday night and the following day, we went off to watch the bands. ‘Reece asked me for some money to go on a fairground ride. He met up with a couple of school friends too. He loved rides, so I knew he would be having fun.’ But a short time later, one of Reece's friends raced back to say he had fallen from a ride. Kizzy said: ‘My first thought was that he was dead. I was hysterical. But, when I reached him, he was awake and talking, though his ankle was badly smashed. ‘I really thought it was just a case of a broken ankle. Though I was worried, I was glad that at least it wasn't as serious as I'd feared. ‘Reece lay on the ground, as we waited for an ambulance and I saw the fairground workers, picking up broken parts from the ride.’ Reece spent five days in a coma and a further ten days in hospital and missed his 15th birthday . In hospital, doctors found Reece was bleeding internally from his

Summary: Reece Nee, 14, was thrown off ride at Sonisphere festival near Stevenage . Suffered internal bleeding and was in intensive care after incident . Teen was in a wheelchair and couldn't attend school for five months . Ride manufacturers pleaded guilty, were fined at Cambridge Crown Court .


Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders has announced a review of all forthcoming trials or retrials regarding the prosecution of journalists . The prosecution of journalists accused of paying public officials for leaks was in turmoil last night after law chiefs announced a review of all forthcoming trials or retrials. Alison Saunders, the Director of Public Prosecutions, made the decision as anger grew that a ‘witch-hunt’ had been conducted to pursue reporters who exposed stories kept secret because they embarrassed those in power. Last week, Lord Thomas, the Lord Chief Justice, expressed misgivings that the obscure 13th century law of misconduct in public office was being used to haul journalists before the courts. Police and prosecutors have faced criticism for spending up to £20million of taxpayers’ money on Operation Elveden, an investigation into tabloid newspapers paying for information, rather than concentrating on terrorism and violent crime. Scotland Yard and the Crown Prosecution Service have brought to trial 24 journalists as part of the investigation, launched in the wake of phone-hacking allegations. But only three have been found guilty. And of those, a former News of the World reporter had her conviction for paying a prison officer for leaks quashed last week, while fellow journalist Ryan Sabey was given leave to appeal. The NoW reporter was the first journalist found guilty under Elveden and received a six-month suspended jail sentence. But on Friday, Lord Thomas overturned her conviction after finding Judge Charles Wide, who presided over the trial, ‘misdirected’ the jury over the ‘level of seriousness’ required to have committed an offence. Now it has emerged that the woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, will not face a retrial. Two co-defendants also had their convictions quashed but the prison officer is expected to be tried again. Mrs Saunders made the decision after holding emergency talks about the future of the prosecutions of the Press with senior barristers and the Metropolitan Police. A CPS spokesman said: ‘The Court of Appeal judgment from last week does not call into question the prosecution of the appellants concerned but considered that the jury needed greater direction on how serious offending must be to amount to an abuse of the public’s trust. ‘This ruling has been very carefully considered in relation to the cases against these three individuals and we have informed the Court of Appeal this afternoon of our decisions concerning retrials in each of those cases.’ The spokesman said the CPS would ‘consider the wider implications of last week’s judgment on this case and others within Operation Elveden’. Legal sources said Mrs Saunders had been forced to consider an ‘exit strategy’ after the so-called media crime investigations descended into chaos, with juries showing a reluctance to convict journalists who paid money for stories that were clearly in the public interest. Earlier this month, four Sun journalists were acquitted of making illegal payments for stories. Former colour sergeant John Hardy, 44, was found not guilty of misconduct in a public office. Pictured left to right: Duncan Larcombe, John Hardy, Geoff Webster, Fergus Shanahan and John

Summary: Lord Chief Justice expressed misgivings over cases already brought . He said 13th century law was being used to haul reporters before courts . Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders will now review all trials . Anger growing over ‘witch-hunt’ targetting reporters whose stories embarrased those in power .


Michael Schumacher's 15-year-old son has crashed while test driving a Formula 4 car at 100mph in east Germany. Mick Schumacher was racing through the Lausitzring speedway in Brandenburg, eastern Germany, when he skidded out of control and onto the gravel, it was reported. The young protege began karting seven years ago, and this year reached the German Formula 4 - a racing category used as a stepping stone by junior drivers. Mick Schumacher (pictured), 15, crashed while testing a Formula 4 car on a race track in east Germany . Mick finished second in the world, European and German kart championships last season (pictured) but this year has begun practicing for his first year in the Formula 4 . However, German newspaper Die Welt reported that the crash was minor and Mick walked away from the accident uninjured. His father, who remains recovering from a December 2013 ski accident at his home in Switzerland, has won a record seven Formula 1 world titles and 91 races. Mick signed a contract with Van Amersfoort Racing to drive in the Formula 4, a series for young talents, earlier this month. At the time, the Dutch team's owner Frits van Amersfoort said: 'We have watched his skills in test driving and are looking forward to a successful season.' Mick finished second in the world, European and German kart championships last season. His father emerged from his induced coma in June last year, and left hospital in September. He has since started to recognise family members, according to someone claiming to be a family friend. Philippe Streiff, a former Formula 1 driver, told French media Schumacher 'has yet to recover the power of speech' but is 'nevertheless starting to recognise those close to him'. However, Schumacher's manager has disputed the comments, saying the 46-year-old faces a 'long fight' for recovery and that Streiff is not a family friend. 'We need a long time,' Sabine Kehm said. 'He is making progress appropriate to the severity of the situation. Record breaking Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher (pictured in 2000) remains recovering from a 2013 ski accident that left him with serious head injuries .

Summary: Mick Schumacher crashed while testing a car on a race track in Germany . He skidded out of control and onto the gravel at a speed of 100mph . However, the teenager walked away from the Formula 4 accident unscathed . His father Michael remains recovering from a December 2013 ski accident .


Fiorentina winger Mohamed Salah, who joined the club on loan from Chelsea earlier this year, appears to be enjoying his new surroundings and celebrated with fans following La Viola's 3-0 win over Roma. The 22-year-old filmed himself with supporters gleefully singing his name as Fiorentina progressed to the quarter-finals of the Europa League. Salah had struggled to make an impact during his time in England and was readily used as a makeweight when the Blues signed Juan Cuadrado from Fiorentina in January. Winger Mohamed Salah is surrounded by fans chanting his name following Fiorentina's 3-0 win over Roma . The 22-year-old has become one of La Viola's most popular players since joining the club on loan in January . Fiorentina fans celebrate their win over Roma which sees them progress to the Europa League quarter-finals . Salah attempts a shot during the Europa League round of 16 match against Roma at the Olimpico Stadium . Since moving to Italy though, Salah has enjoyed a magnificent renaissance, scoring six goals and making two more in his last 10 games. He has quickly become one of Fiorentina's most popular players and manager Vincenzo Montella has suggested that the Italian side may have actually done better than Chelsea in the sale of Cuadrado. 'Maybe right now we have got the better deal,' he told Mediaset Premium. Salah has been in superb form for Fiorentina and has scored six goals in his last 10 appearances for the club . When Chelsea signed Juan Cuadrado from Fiorentina, Salah moved to Italy on loan as a makeweight . Salah takes to Twitter to show that he is enjoying the shopping scene in his new city, Florence .

Summary: Mohamed Salah celebrated with fans after Fiorentina's 3-0 win over Roma . Fiorentina are now through to the Europa League quarter-finals . Salah is on loan from Chelsea and has become a fans favourite in Florence .


These candid photos reveal what life is like in a poverty-stricken village in Cuba – and how much the Caribbean island’s rural communities could benefit from an influx of American tourists. Thawing relations between the US and Cuban governments could open isolated communities to new economic opportunities once the US fully lifts its ban on trade and travel. It’s in villages such as Gabriel where visitors can experience a side of the Caribbean island that few holidaymakers bother to see. Scroll down for video . People linger outside a residence, where meat is sold at a roadside stand, in the rural village of Gabriel, Cuba . Cuba's rural communities, where there are few jobs, could benefit the most from thawing relations between the US and Cuban governments . Like in Havana, posters or paintings of revolutionary hero Che Guevara are visible everywhere in the village of Gabriel . A salesman waits for customers at his roadside stand, where customers can buy fresh vegetables and fruit from a local farm . In Gabriel, there are very few cars, workers harvest tomatoes by hand, farmers sell produce and meat at roadside stands, goods are transported by horse and buggy or tractor, and – just like in the capital of Havana – posters or paintings of revolutionary hero Che Guevara are visible everywhere. While life goes on as normal in 'the real Cuba', talks continue to take place between US and Cuban officials to restore full diplomatic relations and move towards opening trade. The old Cold War foes are claiming progress after a second round of discussions to end a half-century diplomatic freeze. Presidents Barack Obama and Raul Castro have promised to restore embassies in each other’s capitals, although a few hurdles remain, including Cuba’s place on the US state sponsor of terrorism blacklist. Thawing relations between the US and Cuban governments could open isolated communities to new economic opportunities . It is likely that with economic sanctions lifted, Cuba will change forever, and there are fears it will lose some of its unique identity . In Gabriel, Cuba, there are very few cars, workers harvest tomatoes by hand, and goods are transported by horse and buggy or tractor . The US is planning to ease travel and trade restrictions with Cuba, a former Cold War foe, after agreeing to restore ties severed since 1961 . While most US tourists will likely stick to Havana or all-inclusive resorts on the sea once the ban on travel is lifted, rural villages who do welcome foreigners are not prepared to handle them in large numbers. Many lack running water, suitable accommodation and modern facilities, including toilets. With Cuba poised to open itself up to a massive market for holidaymakers, tourists from outside the US are being warned that if they want to see 'the real Cuba' they should book their trips now, before the Caribbean country becomes 'Americanised'. Rural villages are not prepared to handle foreign tourists in large numbers, as there are very few modern facilities . With many issues unresolved, the US is hoping to

Summary: In village of Gabriel, farmers sell produce and meat at roadside stands, and there are very few cars . Like in Havana, paintings or posters of revolutionary hero Che Guevara are visible everywhere . US and Cuban government officials continue to hold talks to end half-century diplomatic freeze .


Anjali Damania says leaders should take the initiative to change AAP, not simply blog or complain . The letters by Admiral L. Ramdas and Prashant Bhushan are the ones that matter, and the issues they raised should be addressed. My objection is that instead of merely raising questions, people should contribute to the party by working for it. The problems have to be, and will be, addressed. It won’t take more than a month or so for the party to set everything right. Talking about the funds, I will say let the expenses and accounts reach the office. We have fought three elections in a year, which is too much for any small party. Every single issue raised is important for the party. The only problem is that this should not be done via the media; it needs to be done by holding internal talks. Mayank Gandhi should have demanded that the recordings and the minutes be made public in the meeting which he had attended. What is the meaning of simply raising questions? Every leader needs to think about it. If a volunteer is punished when he is wrong, even leaders should be held accountable. The party’s national executive was called only to tackle the problems. The issues raised are important, and people should take the onus to set the system right and not simply raise questions or write blogs. I genuinely feel Prashantji is a very respectful person. When he made those statements, my respect (for him) went down a bit. I would definitely like to see him as a leader of the party. We don’t expect him to make a mistake at all. There is no question of his marginalisation. He should be supported for a larger, better role by everyone. Ankit Lal, Ashutosh and Khetan need to apologise sincerely for what they have done. They need to be pulled up. Every volunteer wants transparency on accounts, candidate selection and other decisions. We had six months after the Lok Sabha polls. Why didn’t those who raise questions help carve out these mechanisms then? The camp system is wrong and if it exists, it should be demolished. I do not want to comment on Yogendra Yadav at all. As a volunteer I beg and plead all leaders to thrash out their differences. We should have more faces, there are many leading lights. And women need to be brought forward.

Summary: The writer is an AAP leader from Maharashtra (As told to Jugal R. Purohit)


Michelle Obama urged Cambodian students to finish their education, follow their dreams and speak up to demand greater freedoms and more equality in their Southeast Asian country. The US first lady did not explicitly criticize Cambodia's human rights record or its government, which has been ruled for 30 years by authoritarian strongman Hun Sen, the prime minister. But she sent a pointed message, and one that she delivered seated beside Hun Sen's wife, Bun Rany. Scroll down for video . Michelle Obama hugs Sohang Vean, a student at a local high school she was visiting to encourage women in the country to continue their educations . Mrs Obama (left) was accompanied on her visit by strongman Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen's wife Bun Rany (right) A traditional gesture of head bowed with hands pressed together (right) was used by the First Lady to greet students at the school in Siem Reap, in the country's north . Mrs Obama is on a five-day trip to Asia to promote the US-led education initiative 'Let Girls Learn,' which she and the president announced earlier this month. The community-based program, to be run by the Peace Corps, is meant to help millions of girls in the developing world stay in school and overcome economic or cultural pressures that force many to drop out. 'Let Girls Learn' is starting in 11 countries, including Cambodia. Mrs Obama's visit follows a three-day trip to Japan, which is helping to fund the project. The First Lady, pictured, concluded her tours of Japan and Cambodia and returned to the United States . Mrs Obama almost suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction as she boarded the aircraft home . Mrs Obama spent five days travelling south east Asia in a bid to promote female education . The trip has given the first lady, who is traveling without her husband, a chance to soak up some of Asia's rich culture. In Japan, she visited Buddhist and Shinto shrines, and in Cambodia she traveled to Siem Reap, home to the famed Angkor Wat temple complex. At a high school outside of Siem Reap, Mrs Obama greeted students with a traditional Cambodian gesture of hands pressed together with a head bow. Only 20 percent of Cambodian children finish secondary school, but the rates are even lower for young women . Mrs Obama spoke to the girls about the importance of education as part of the Let Girls Learn program, which targets gender equality in developing countries . She walked the compound's dirt paths and then met with ten girls who shared tales of rising early to feed their families and help with farming before heading off on long treks to school and studying late into the night. 'You are role models to the world,' said Mrs Obama, seated on a wooden school chair beside the students and Cambodia's first lady. Education brings empowerment, she added, and urged the teens to 'finish your education and then follow your dreams.' 'Use your voices to advocate for good things — whether it's more education, better health care, more freedoms,

Summary: First Lady inspires young girls but does not criticize strongman PM . Let Girls Learn program is starting in 11 countries, including Cambodia . PM Hun Sen's wife Bun Rany silent as Mrs Obama urges 'empowerment' She also visited country's iconic Angkor Wat temple complex .


A picture is definitely worth a thousand words, especially in this mesmerising new time-lapse video showing a century of beauty in Korea. In the latest 100 Years of Beauty film, model Tiffany Lee is given makeovers showcasing the trends of each decade between 1910 and 2010. The fast-changing video shows the elaborate looks worn early last century from intricate woven looks to carefully styled curls - and how political change influenced styles. Scroll down for video . The first look in the video shows Korean model Tiffany, at a time when Korea was first under Japanese rule . During this time, women preferred ornamented hairstyles and minimal make-up . What is truly captivating is the manner in which the styles mirror the economic, political and social disparity in the country during the respective decades. Between the 1910s and 1940s, the video captures how women copied beauty trends from Japan, such as ornamented hairstyles, and emulated Western trends such as finger curls from the flapper era. The trends continue until the clip reaches the 1950s where the screen splits into two, to reflect the historical division of Korea into separate states (North and South), during the Second World War. In 1945, Korea was divided into two spheres of influence, during which America controlled South Korea, and Russia installed a Communist regime in North Korea, later surrendering power to China. In the Fifties, following the divide of the country, South Korea showed an understated appropriation of Western trends with TIffany wearing lightly rouged cheeks, scarlet lips and a styled quiff. But in North Korea, women were fresh-faced, hair was scraped back and the model is shown wearing a military cap, which signals the beginning of repression under the Communist regime. Under the Japanese colonial rule, Koreans preferred to emulate Japanese beauty trends, which in the Twenties included pinned hair and fresh-faced make-up . In the 1930s, Korea was still very much emulating Japanese beauty trends, such as matte red lips and hats . The video is the latest in a series by Cut.com, which created two demonstrations of 100 years of American beauty as well as a film that revealed the dramatic changes in female beauty in Iran over the last century. The latest installment in the series reveals how South Korea's trends continued in line with the western beauty after the Second World War and beyond. But in North Korea, women's styles reflected huge political upheavals and government propaganda, with women donning humble peasant hats, modes headscarves and Army caps. The American trend of finger curls were worn by style-conscious Korean women in the Forties . In the Fifties, Korea is divided into two states - the trends reflect that America controlled the South, and Russia created a communist state in North Korea . By the time it was the Swinging Sixties made it to Korea, the divide between the beauty norms in the neighbouring countries was obvious. The South, very much focused on capitalism, appropriating glamorous trends from the US or Japan. This is depicted by the berry-pink lips, pencilled-in brows and

Summary: The latest 100 Years Of Beauty video focuses on Korea . Universal look for women from 1910 to 1940, with crimping and waves . Post Second World War sees Soviet inspired trend for North Korea . Women in the south enjoy United States influence of western fashion .


A British man has pleaded guilty in New York to plotting to set up a terrorist training camp in the US with hook-handed extremist Abu Hamza. Paranoid schizophrenic Haroon Aswat, from Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, admitted supporting terrorism and conspiracy and could face up to 20 years in jail. Prosecutors say he and Hamza conspired to create a terrorist training camp in Bly, Oregon, 15 years ago. Haroon Aswat (right) , from Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, has pleaded guilty in New York to plotting to set up a terrorist training camp in the US with hook-handed extremist Abu Hamza (left) Hamza, 56, previously of North London, was jailed for life in January for supporting terrorist organisations. Aswat, who is thought to be 40, was arrested in 2005 in Zambia and later flown to the UK. He fought extradition for several years and was held at Broadmoor Hospital before being sent to the US last October. In January the European Court of Human Rights dismissed a case he brought against the British Government arguing that his extradition rested on inadequate assurances from US officials about his treatment. His lawyers claimed that it had breached Article 3 (prohibition of inhuman or degrading treatment) of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Prosecutors say Aswat (background) and Hamza conspired to create a terrorist training camp in Bly, Oregon, 15 years ago . In their ruling at the time, ECHR judges said: 'In light of the specific assurances and additional information received from the United States government, and the careful examination of the case by the High Court in the United Kingdom, the court found that it could not be said that there was a real risk that Mr Aswat would be subjected to treatment contrary to Article 3 if extradited. 'The Court therefore considered his complaint to be manifestly ill-founded pursuant to Article 35 of the Convention and declared the application inadmissible.' Aswat's lawyers told the court yesterday that he has been treated for mental illness. He will be sentenced on July 31.

Summary: Haroon Aswat, 40, pleaded guilty to supporting terrorism and conspiracy . Paranoid schizophrenic from West Yorkshire could face 20 years in jail . Prosecutors say he and Abu Hamza tried to create a terror camp in Oregon . Hamza was jailed for life in January for supporting terrorist organisations .


The extent of the fall-out between Debbie Jevans and the RFU hierarchy has started to emerge since the England Rugby 2015 chief executive suddenly quit last Friday. As Sportsmail revealed, Jevans had become so exasperated with the increasing level of interference in her forensic planning of the Rugby World Cup that she felt she couldn’t work at Twickenham any longer. But it’s now understood that the RFU had become equally fed up with the way Jevans always demanded her own way — as in her previous role as director of sport at the London Olympics — and didn’t properly accommodate the host nation position at a World Cup where the financial guarantee stops with them. Debbie Jevans resigned as chief executive of England's World Cup 2015 organising committee last Friday . And although Jevans resigned of her own accord, the RFU made no attempt to change her mind. The crucial relationship between RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie and Jevans had began to unravel over the last few months and culminated in a series of huge rows in Ritchie’s office at Twickenham last week. This led RFU chairman Bill Beaumont to tell a member of staff: ‘We’ve got a major problem here.’ It was Ritchie who was responsible for signing the highly combative Jevans, whom he knew from his role as CEO of the All England Club where Jevans is an influential committee member. The exact flashpoint that forced Jevans to resign less than six months before the start of the tournament is not known. But staffing levels at ER 2015 are known to concern the RFU with nearly 200 already on the ER 2015 payroll. The relationship between RFU chief Ian Ritchie and Jevans had began to unravel over the last few months . Sources say Ritchie walked through ER2015’s expanded office space recently, wondering what the huge army of employees actually did. The 1991 World Cup, hosted by five unions, had been organised by less than 25 full-time staff — not many more than turned up on the ER 2015 team recently to arrange a single fanzone. The split with Ritchie also left Jevans isolated as she made no attempt to embrace the rugby fraternity or commercial agencies like IMG. Certainly, the clubs regarded her as very difficult to deal with — unplayable some even said. Also, Ritchie is not the jovial, happy-go-lucky CEO he portrays on the surface but a ruthless, cold-eyed businessman who has seen off Jevans in the same ruthless way he brought her in to replace Paul Vaughan . Ritchie’s desire to curb ER2015 excess and bring the organising committee into the bosom of the RFU can be seen by the installation of RFU finance director Stephen Brown as the new ER2015 managing director. Jevans had previously held the role of director of sport at the London Olympics . The International Rugby Board have kept their distance from the Jevans walk-out. But they have to take some of the blame for the crazy structure of the Rugby World Cup where they receive an £80million guarantee but still

Summary: Debbie Jevans resigned as chief executive of England's World Cup 2015 organising committee on Friday . The crucial relationship between RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie and Jevans had began to unravel over the last few months . The Premier League clubs kept Greg Dyke waiting for more than an hour before a scheduled meeting last week .


Joe Schmidt is hoping his champion Ireland team won’t get distracted by the massive World Cup hype now surrounding them after they clinched back-to-back Six Nations championships in the most dramatic fashion. Just 180 days away from kicking off their global campaign on September 19, Schmidt has finally admitted he is targeting a first semi-final spot in the tournament. However, he hopes the tide of optimism after a second successive title and a run of 11 wins in 12 matches won’t be too much of a burden for Ireland to carry in six months’ time. Joe Schmidt hopes his Ireland team won't be distracted by the World Cup hype now surrounding them . The Ireland players celebrate as they are crowned Six Nations champions in Edinburgh on Saturday . ‘Based on the comments of some people, including some of our own people, we’re not that much of a threat,’ said Schmidt. ‘Hopefully we can continue to stay a little bit under the radar, but I’m not sure if we can. Maybe we have blown that,’ he added when asked by Sportsmail what message was sent to the world by Ireland winning successive titles for the first time since 1949. ‘I just think it’s going to be an incredibly tough tournament. We’ve never made a semi and everybody knows that is where we’ve got to try to get to. ‘That is what we will work towards and probably the low-key approach. If we can take that into that challenge, it would be great because you can get distracted and that is always a risk. ‘The fact that we just managed to get the silverware is a testament to the group we’ve got.’ Paul O'Connell holds aloft the Six Nations trophy at Murrayfield after Ireland were crowned champions . Schmidt smiles as he is carried by his players after their Six Nations success .

Summary: Ireland lifted the Six Nations trophy after beating Scotland on Saturday . Joe Schmidt admits he is targeting a semi-final spot at the World Cup . He hopes his team won't get distracted by the World Cup hype . Ireland have won 11 of their last 12 matches, and back-to-back Six Nations .


The White House says President Obama will offer congratulations to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following his come-from-behind election victory, but not until after a coalition government is formed 'days' from now. The U-turn comes hours after Obama political strategy director David Simas added fuel to U.S.-Israeli tensions by stopping short of congratulating Netanyahu – and instead only patting Israelis on the back for voting. 'We want to congratulate the Israeli people for the democratic process – for the election that they just engaged in, with all the parties that engaged in that election,' Simas had said. Aboard Air Force One, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest told reporters that Obama plans to call Netanyahu 'in the coming days.' COLD SHOULDER: The Obama administration initially offered congratulations only to the Israeli people – for holding an election – and the president won't call Netanyahu for days. The two leaders are pictured during an October 2014 meeting in the Oval Office . White House Director of Political Strategy David Simas said Wednesday morning that the White House wouldn't 'weigh in one way or another' on Netanyahu's crushing electoral win . CRUSHED IT: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling Likud Party scored a resounding victory in the country's election . DESIGNATED GROVELER? Secretary of State John Kerry was tapped to call Netanyahu on behalf of the White House – and made the call in the midst of nuclear negotiations with Israeli enemy Iran . The president's past practice, Earnest said, has been to wait until Israel's president formally asks Netanyahu to form a coalition government. That, judging from history, could take about a week. John Kerry phoned him, Earnest said, on behalf of the State Department – while he was in Switzerland negotiating with Iran over its nuclear ambitions. The White House's chief spokesman also said the administration is 'deeply concerned' about anti-Arab rhetoric that the Netanyahu campaign leveraged in its larger-than-expected win – and will make sure Bibi hears about it. The rhetoric 'sought to marginalize Arab-Israeli citizens,' Earnest said, according to a White House pool report filed from Cleveland, Ohio. 'The United States and this administration is deeply concerned about rhetoric that seeks to marginalize Arab-Israeli citizens,' he added. 'It undermines the values and Democratic ideals that have been important to our democracy and an important part of what binds the United States and Israel together. 'Rhetoric that seeks to marginalize one segment of their population is deeply concerning and it is divisive and I can tell you that these are views the administration intends to communicate directly to the Israelis.' BY THE NUMBERS: Netanyahu's Likud party won 30 seats in the Israeli Knesset, enough to put together a ruling coalition of at least 61 seats by working with other right-wing and ultra-Orthodox parties like Yisrael Betenu and Shas . JUBILANT: Supporters of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrate as election results come in at his election campaign headquarters . Obama drew fire two weeks ago for refusing to meet with Netanyahu when he visited Washington for an historic speech to a

Summary: White House said Wednesday that John Kerry phoned the Israeli PM – from the scene of his Iran negotiations – on behalf of the State Department . Obama plans to call him in the coming days, his press secretary said, but wouldn't give specifics . Opposition leader immediately congratulated Netanyahu on his stunning win, but President Obama won't until Israel's president asks the PM to form a coalition government . Netanyahu's Likud party earned 30 of the Knesset's 120 seats, enough to control a majority with help from other ring-wing and ultra-Orthodox parties . The election was widely seen as a referendum on Netanyahu and a former senior Obama campaign elped organize opposition voters .


Militants fighting for Al Qaeda in Syria have released a chilling new propaganda video in which a young British jihadi describes life fighting on the frontline. The unnamed man, who speaks with a southern English accent, is filmed complaining about a lack of toilets as he stands in a trench - believed to be somewhere in the forest outside Lattakia city. Wearing digital camouflage and wielding a large assault rifle, the Al Qaeda militant reveals that although it is his ambition to die as a 'martyr', acting recklessly in order to achieve that is forbidden and he must avoid being hit by the sniper rounds heard popping and cracking in the background. Scroll down for video . Jihadi: The unnamed man, who speaks with a southern English accent, is filmed complaining about a lack of toilets as he stands in a trench - believed to be somewhere in the forest outside Lattakia city . Radical: The British Al Qaeda fighter says that despite the difficulties of being covered in mud and 'having to go natural' due to the lack of toilet facilities, he considers it 'an honour to defend the Muslim blood' Titled 'A Moment in Ribaat: Standing Guard in the Way of Allah', the two minute video does not feature the logo of any terror group, but it is understood the militant is a fighter for Jabhat al-Nusra, also known as Nusra Front - a branch of Al Qaeda operating in Syria. He is not thought to be fighting for the Islamic State terror group, also known as ISIS. Described as 'A short reminder from the blessed land of Shaam', the propaganda footage is clearly designed to advertise the sacrifices Al Qaeda members are making in the name of their religion. The clip begins with a short burst of religious chanting before cutting to HD-footage of the unnamed fighter sitting in a trench in a wooded area - believed to be on the frontline of fighting between the Al Qaeda-affiliated militants and soldiers fighting on behalf of the Syrian regime. 'It's a foggy, cold day. The enemy is quite close and you can hear their shots coming - heavy machine gun fire,' the jihadi says, as the crack and pop of AK47 rounds ring out in the background. 'That is fitnah of the head,' he adds, using an Arabic word meaning distress or mentally challenging. He adds that despite the difficulties of being covered in mud and 'having to go natural' due to the lack of toilet facilities, he considers it 'an honour to defend the Muslim blood'. Conflict: The clip begins with HD-footage of the unnamed fighter sitting in a trench in a wooded area - believed to be on the frontline of fighting between the Al Qaeda militants and soldiers of the Syrian regime . Heavily armed: Wearing digital camouflage and wielding a large assault rifle, the Al Qaeda militant reveals that although it is his ambition to die as a 'martyr', acting recklessly in order to achieve that is forbidden . Professional: Titled 'A Moment in Ribaat: Standing

Summary: Unnamed militant in Al Qaeda film speaks with a southern English accent . He describes of the hardships of life on the frontline of the Syrian Civil War . Complains that there is no toilet in his trench and he 'has to go natural' Adds that although he wants to 'become a martyr' he cannot be reckless . Fighter believed to be fighting for a terrorist group called Jabhat al-Nusra . Also known as Nusra Front, they are the official Syrian branch of Al Qaeda .


As Labour leader Ed Miliband has railed against the owners of large homes and vowed they must pay more through his controversial 'mansion tax'. But now it has emerged that he is the only party leader who would be liable to pay the levy on their property. The Labour leader's house in north London is said to be worth more than the £2million threshold he has set for the tax, while David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Nigel Farage all live in cheaper properties. Scroll down for video . Labour leader Ed Miliband he is the only party leader who would be liable to pay the levy on their property . Mr Miliband was mocked after it emerged his home had two kitchens when he posed drinking tea with wife Justine . Property website Zoopla found that Mr Miliband's north London home value at £2.73million, up by more than £1million since 2010. By contrast Mr Cameron's house in West London home would narrowly escape the mansion tax, being valued at £1.971million. Mr Clegg, who lives in Putney in south west London, would also escape with his home valued at £1.89million. Ukip leader Mr Farage is said to have a house in Kent worth a more modest £550,000. Lawrence Hall of Zoopla said: 'Soulless second kitchen or not, Ed Miliband's home is in a desirable part of London and is now worth a lot more than he paid for it before the last election. 'He may, however, have to put any plans for upgrading his kitchens on hold if Labour comes to power as his tax bill is likely to rise by at least £3,000 per year.' Nick Clegg's home in Putney in south west London is valued at £1.89million. Mr Cameron's house in West London home would narrowly escape the mansion tax, being valued at £1.971million . Ukip leader Nigel Farage is said to have a house in Kent worth a more modest £550,000 . Under Labour's plan, people trapped in expensive homes who have no access to savings will be protected from the charge aimed at properties worth £2million or more. Shadow chancellor Ed Balls has promised to hike the levy for homes with over £10million, to ensure they make a ‘significantly bigger contribution’. The £2million limit will rise in line with property prices, instead of inflation ‘to ensure that more modest properties are not brought into the scope of the tax’. Labour has joined the Liberal Democrats in promising an extra charge on expensive properties, to target rich homeowners – especially wealthy foreigners who buy up properties in London. There will also be protection for people who do not have large savings or higher earnings, but who live in an expensive home. The Lib Dems used to argue in favour of a 1 per cent charge on the value of any home worth more than £2million, but there are concerns it would be difficult to implement.

Summary: Labour leader wants levy on all homes worth more than £2million . Levy will ratchet up to raise more on properties over £10million . Cameron and Clegg have London homes worth £1.9million, study shows . Nigel Farage has a more modest house in Kent valued at £550,000 .


There was real-life drama on the Gold Coast set of the latest Pirates of the Caribbean film when an intruder dressed as Pirate Captain Jack Sparrow brandished a knife at security. The young man broke onto the set wearing an extravagant pirate costume, complete with a live bird, dreadlocks and heavy eye-liner. The impersonator's costume was so convincing he was initially mistaken for one of the film’s extras. Not only does the young man resemble Johnny Depp's character Captain Jack Sparrow, he also has the same disregard for rules and frustrating ability to avoid capture. A young man remains on the run after he broke onto the Gold Coast set of the latest Pirates of the Caribbean film set dressed as a pirate and threatened a security guard with a knife . Not only does the young man resemble Johnny Depp's character Captain Jack Sparrow (picture), he also has the same disregard for rules and frustrating ability to avoid capture. He and his bird remain on the run . Police were alerted to the incident at 12.30pm after the intruder threatened a security guard with a knife. It was initially reported that the wannabe buccaneer brandished a sword. He fled the set into nearby bushland and remains on the run. A sizeable police and dog squad was called to the set but the man and his bird are yet to be remanded. There were reports that he was seen running through nearby Helensvale but it is unknown if he is still dressed in pirate attire. Johnny Depp (second from right) posed for a photo in his Captain Jack Sparrow hair and make up backstage at a Brisbane Foo Fighters concert in February . Police are still looking for him 12 hours after his disappearance but have scaled down the search. The Jack Sparrow lookalike was allegedly trying to join the cast of the film. Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, Orlando Bloom, Javier Bardem and Geoffrey Rush are some of the major stars that will be filming 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales' in Australia. The fifth instalment of the incredibly popular ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ franchise has just begun filming in Helensvale on Queensland’s Gold Coast. Scenes will also be filmed in Port Douglas. The man has been described as being 177 centimetres tall and tanned with shoulder length, brown dreadlocks and a real rosella on his shoulder. Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, Orlando Bloom, Javier Bardem and Geoffrey Rush are some of the major stars that will be filming 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales' in Australia .

Summary: An man dressed as Pirates of the Caribbean character Jack Sparrow broke onto the Gold Coast set with a knife . He wore an elaborate pirate costume complete with a live bird, dreadlocks and heavy eyeliner . He was mistaken for a film extra before he pulled a knife on security . He fled into bushland and the imposter and his bird remain on the run . A sizeable police and dog squad searched the set and surroundings .


Nicola Sturgeon is behaving like Vladimir Putin by 'stoking division in England', a senior Tory warns. In a provocative intervention, Ben Wallace last night accused Scotland's First Minister of trying to break up Britain using the same tactics as the Russian president in the early days of the Ukraine crisis. Miss Sturgeon will use her keynote speech at the SNP's conference in Glasgow today to insist that she will 'demand an end to slash and burn austerity' in return for propping up Ed Miliband in Downing Street. A senior Tory has said Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (right) is behaving like Russia's Vladimir Putin (left) by 'stoking division in England' She will claim to be sending a 'message of friendship and solidarity' to English voters who want an end to spending cuts that 'tear at the very fabric of society'. But Mr Wallace, a serving government whip who was once a Member of the Scottish Parliament, last night accused her of masterminding a plot designed to anger English voters and hasten the break-up of the UK. 'Nicola Sturgeon is intent on stoking division in England in the same way Putin used it to break apart Ukraine,' he said. 'I'm talking about the early days in the Ukraine crisis, before the tanks, when he spread division and fear in order for it to splinter apart. 'Separatists all over the world use division and nationalism to break up countries. Sturgeon may dress it up as friendliness, but that is what she wants – she wants England to tell the Scots to get lost. 'Labour could stop this if Miliband said he would not proceed with legislation... that could not get through without SNP votes. But if Labour's greed for power allows her to succeed, then God help the UK.' Miss Sturgeon has previously provoked anger by saying she would 'lock the Tories out' of Downing Street in the event of a hung parliament – even if they win the most seats. Miss Sturgeon has said she has no qualms about installing Mr Miliband (pictured) in No 10 . She said she would have no qualms about installing Mr Miliband in No 10, despite believing that Scotland should not even be part of the UK. But she warned she would push for 'an end to austerity and the non-renewal of Trident' in return. Treasury figures show the SNP's plans would involve an extra £148billion of spending – leading to higher borrowing and taxes. However polls predict the party could win more than 50 of Scotland's 59 seats at the election – and could potentially prop up a minority Labour government. Miss Sturgeon will claim today that her party's Left-wing stance appeals to millions of voters in England. She will tell activists: 'To ordinary people across these islands who feel just as let down by the out of touch Westminster system as we do, I have a very clear message. 'It is a message of friendship and solidarity. As long as Scotland remains part of the Westminster system, we will be your allies in seeking to

Summary: Senior Tory accuses Scotland's First Minister of 'stoking division' in Britain . Government whip Ben Wallace likened her tactics to those used by Putin . She will insist an end to 'slash and burn austerity' for propping up Labour . But Mr Wallace accused her of a plot to anger English and break up the UK .


They came for Kaka - and they did not leave disappointed. The Brazilian scored a stoppage-time free kick to equalise for Orlando City after their opponents New York City had taken a late lead against the run of play. Mix Diskerud almost ruined Orlando’s party when he curled an effort in on 76 minutes, but Kaka responded, after dominating the game, by scoring a 25-yard free kick via a heavy deflection. Brazil superstar Kaka scored with a heavily deflected free-kick to earn Orlando City a draw . Kaka wheels away in celebration after scoring to make a dream debut in the MLS . Fans went mad ahead of the opening MLS game with both Orlando and New York City making their debuts . Former Barcelona striker David Villa made his MLS debut but Kaka stole the show . Villa did provide the assist for Mix Diskerud to give New York City the lead against the run of play . Orlando City (4-2-3-1): Ricketts 6; Ramos 6, Colin 5, Hines 7, Shea 7; Higuita 6, Okugo 6; Molino 6.5; Kaka 8, Neal 6 (Rochez 80); Rivas 6 (St. Ledger 90). Subs not ised: Edwards Jr, Avila, Boden, Cascio, Ceren. Booked: Shea, Molino, Higuita . Manager: Adrian Heath 6 . New York City (4-4-1-1): Saunders 6.5; Williams 6, Wingert 6, Hernandez 6, Brovsky 6; Jacobson 6, Ballouchy 5.5 (Shelton 62), Grabavoy 6, Diskerud 7 (Velasquez 87); Villa 6.5; Nemec 6 (Calle 89). Subs not used: Fitzgerald, Watson-Siriboe, Poku, Mullins. Booked: Ballouchy, Hernandez, Brovsky . Manager: Jason Kreis 6 . Referee: Alan Kelly 6.5 . Attendance: 62,510 . It was the least they deserved after the home team had dominated most of the game as the MLS’s two newest sides went toe-to-toe in this showpiece event. The city had been celebrating their new team all weekend ahead of the match; a festival atmosphere enveloping the place the day before and starting again with barbecues outside the Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium well before the game. Football is a team game, but this was very much about one man: Kaka. Two teams were making their MLS debuts in front of a sold out 63,000-strong crowd, but the Brazilian, considered the greatest player on the planet in 2007, was playing the lead role. He did not let down his adoring fans. His mere presence on the pitch whipped the striking purple crowd into a frenzy, from the moment he led the side out ahead of kick off for the very first time, introducing city to their new team. It took only two minutes for him to make his mark. Just placing a ball for a free kick drew pandemonium around the Citrus Bowl, but he delivered a ball into the box which Seb Hines, on loan from Middlesbrough, headed inches wide of the left post. The home side dominated, and Kaka was the catalyst for everything. He nudged the ball with his thigh, 12 minutes in, travelling outside the area with its momentum and hitting a left-foot shot just wide. Former AC Milan and Real Madrid star Kaka

Summary: New York City began their MLS history with a 1-1 draw with Orlando City . David Villa created the assist for Mix Diskerud to score the opening goal . The hosts had Aurelien Collin sent off for a tackle on Villa late in the game . Brazil superstar Kaka scored a late equaliser with a deflected free-kick .


When Gareth Bale scored in the final of the European Cup and the Spanish Cup in the same season last year, he did something for Real Madrid that only Raul and Ferenc Puskas had managed before him. We can be fairly sure that no one ever tried to kick Puskas’ 1959 Mercedes 180 as it pulled out of the club’s training ground. The same cannot be said for Bale’s white Bentley, which was attacked as he left Madrid’s Valdebebas training complex in the early hours of Monday morning after the Clasico. Gareth Bale has joined up with the Wales national team ahead of their upcoming match against Israel . Bale's car was attacked by angry Real Madrid fans following their 2-1 defeat by Barcelona on Sunday . The world's most expensive footballer was confronted by fans as he left the club's Valdebebas training base . The £86million signing's white Bentley is struck by this fan while others jeered Wales international Bale . Bale has struggled to replicate the form he had shown during his first season at Real Madrid . Bale would not expect to have earned the same level of respect as the ‘Galloping Major’, who won three European Cups and scored 156 league goals in 180 games, but he has four trophies in his first year-and-a-half at the club, so the animosity he has encountered is impossible to justify and hard to understand. ‘He scored the winner in the Spanish Cup final; he scored the winner in the Champions League final. He is already a Real Madrid legend,’ gushed Madrid sports daily Marca when Bale won the European Cup in Lisbon last May. Its rival publication in the Spanish capital, Diaro AS added: ‘Marcelo and (Cristiano) Ronaldo both scored afterwards but Bale’s was the winner because it was game-over after that.’ Those two publications have changed their tune 10 months on — dedicating pages to fan polls that call for the Welshman to be dropped. On Tuesday, 70 per cent of 8,000 supporters responding to one online survey said they wanted Bale left out of the team. There was no shortage of ammunition in the Madrid press, with statistics such as ‘he never set foot in the penalty area in the second half against Barca’ and ‘he only played seven passes after the break — just three more than Lucas Silva who came on three minutes from time’. The fan tries to give the car a kick as Bale pulls away and the abuse continues to be thrown his way in Spain . Bale and his Madrid team-mates lost 2-1 at the Nou Camp on Sunday night in a fiercely-contested El Clasico . An estimated 400 million people watched Bale struggle on television as Real moved four points behind Barca . Following the incidents that occurred involving three individuals in the early hours of Monday morning outside Ciudad Real Madrid, Real Madrid C. F. wishes to outline the following: . 1. The Club has already identified the individuals responsible, one a Real Madrid member, for these aggressive and violent actions

Summary: Gareth Bale's car was attacked after Real Madrid were beaten by Barcelona . A fan aimed a punch and kick at Bale's white Bentley while others jeered . Bale has been criticised despite winning four trophies since joining Real . A staggering 70 per cent of 8,000 fans believe Bale should be dropped . His relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo appears to be breaking down . Bale must decide where he wants his young daughter to go to school . READ: Bale is under too much pressure at Real, says Gerry Armstrong .


Byron Maxwell has swapped the Legion of Boom to sign with the Philadelphia Eagles. Cornerback Maxwell is the first addition to one of the NFL’s worst pass defences, with the Super Bowl-winner departing Seattle despite a late bid by the Seahawks to retain him. ‘I'm going to Philly,’ the 27-year-old told ESPN. Byron Maxwell (right) is set to join the Philadelphia Eagles from Super Bowl runners up Seattle Seahawks . Frank Gore (right) is also to join the roster and will complete a move from San Francisco 49ers . Since taking over as starter from Brandon Browner in 2013, Maxwell was used as an outside corner and in nickel packages. He was frequently targeted instead of shutdown corner Richard Sherman and fared well, with two interceptions and 12 passes defenced last season. Rated as the top cornerback in NFL.com’s top 101 free agents, Maxwell strengthens a threadbare secondary after the release of Cary Williams and with Bradley Fletcher entering free agency.

Summary: Byron Maxwell joins Philadelphia Eagles as Chip Kelly strengthens his roster for the new NFL campaign . Maxwell comes from the Seattle Seahawks, with whom he won Super Bowl XLVIII . The cornerback is a decent addition to one of the NFL’s worst secondaries .


Mike Conley scored 18 points and Jeff Green had 16 as the Memphis Grizzlies ended a three-game losing streak and moved back into the second spot in the Western Conference playoff race with a 97-83 win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. The Grizzlies are now a half-game ahead of the Houston Rockets, who lost 99-96 at Toronto. Zach Randolph scored 15 points for Memphis, and Marc Gasol had eight points and 11 rebounds. Kosta Koufos grabbed a season-high 12 boards as the Grizzlies outrebounded the Kings 45-41. Mike Conley goes to the basket on his way to 18 points in the Memphis Grizzlies win over Sacramento Kings . Grizzlies guard Jeff Green adds another two points as his side end a three-game losing streak . In Toronto, DeMar DeRozan scored a career-high 42 points and tied his career best with 11 rebounds as the Raptors earned their eighth straight home victory over the Rockets. Jonas Valanciunas scored 15 points for Toronto, and Lou Williams had 13. James Harden scored 31 for the Rockets, who had won four in a row. Houston has not won in Canada since March 2007. In other games, Boston beat Charlotte 116-104 to move back into the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, Portland secured a playoff berth with a 109-86 win over Phoenix, and East-leading Atlanta maintained its rhythm heading into the playoffs with a 101-88 win over Milwaukee. DeMar DeRozan scored a career-high 42 points for Toronto in their win over the Houston Rockets . Boston's Avery Bradley had 30 points and eight rebounds and Evan Turner scored 15 points as the Celtics won for the 10th time in the last 16 games. The Celtics are now a few percentage points ahead of Brooklyn in the battle for the East's final playoff spot. Charlotte's playoff hopes have dimmed after dropping four of its last five games. In Portland, Oregon, Damian Lillard scored 19 points for the Blazers, who have won four straight to edge closer to their first Northwest Division title since 2008-09. Damian Lillard scores on his way to 19 points for the Portland Trail Blazers' against Phoenix . LaMarcus Aldridge added 17 points and seven rebounds, and Portland led by as many as 31 points. The Blazers rested their starters in the fourth quarter after building a 92-65 lead. Atlanta has already clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference but is trying to maintain its playing edge while staying healthy for the final two weeks of the regular season. DeMarre Carroll scored 23 points to help Atlanta improve to 56-18, one win away from tying the team record. Elsewhere, Jordan Clarkson made the tiebreaking basket with 0.7 seconds left in overtime, lifting the Los Angeles Lakers past Philadelphia 113-111 in a matchup of two of the NBA's worst teams. Utah's Gordon Hayward scored 22 points as the Jazz topped Minnesota 104-84.

Summary: Memphis Grizzlies defeated Sacramento Kings 97-83 on Tuesday . Grizzlies return to second place in Western Conference playoff race . They overtake the Houston Rockets, who lost 99-96 at Toronto . DeMar DeRozan scored a career-high 42 points for the RaptorsÂ .


A kind-hearted 12-year-old boy turned down a £20 reward for returning a lost mobile phone and instead told the owner to do 'something nice for someone else'. Josh Brown found an iPhone4 on a train seat and answered a call from the owner's mother after getting off at Birmingham on February 21. He told Michelle Hickinbottom, 36, that he would leave her 16-year-old daughter Shaunnah's phone at the ticket office at Selly Oak train station on his way home to Alvechurch, Worcestershire. Josh Brown (left) turned down a £20 reward after he found Shaunnah Hickinbottom's iPhone4 (right) on a train . Ms Hickinbottom had offered Josh a £20 reward to express her gratitude that she would have posted to him if he left his home address. Later that day, she went to the train station and was given a handwritten note from Josh as well as the phone, which had cost £250. And she was stunned to see that instead of his address, Josh had left her a lovely message, which said: 'Don't worry about the money, just do something nice for someone else.' Ms Hickinbottom, from West Heath in Birmingham, decided to start a social media campaign to track down the youngster. And after her posts were shared thousands of times on Facebook and Twitter, Josh's mother Angela Brown came forward on Friday. She said Josh, who attends Alvechurch CofE Middle School, is 'overwhelmed' by the response. Ms Hickinbottom said: 'I just wanted to find him as I thought it was a lovely thing to do. I said to him on the phone at the time it was really appreciated and to leave his address so I could send him £20 to thank him really. Michelle Hickinbottom had offered to post Josh £20 to thank him if he left his address, but was stunned to find a heartwarming note, which said 'just do something nice for someone else' from him instead . 'I was choked when I saw the letter. I was really overwhelmed. He will go far in life with an attitude like that. He seems a great lad.' She added: 'We are really grateful because my daughter has got a lot of photos on there she wants to keep. 'It is more sentimental and personal than anything else. 'I think he knows how appreciated he is and hopefully other people will be inspired by this.' Mrs Brown said: 'We can't believe all the lovely comments that people have taken the time to post on Facebook and Twitter, Josh is so pleased. Michelle Hickinbottom (pictured with daughter Shaunnah) said she was 'choked' when she read the letter . 'We are still overwhelmed by the lovely posts and the attention it has attracted. 'We are very proud of him. But he just did the right thing. It was the only bit of paper I had in my handbag. It was the back of an envelope. 'It was all Josh's idea. He said he wasn't going to take any money off her and he'd just ask her to do something nice for

Summary: Josh Brown found an iPhone4 on a train seat in Birmingham last month . He told the owner's mother that he would leave it at station's ticket office . Michelle Hickinbottom had offered to post him reward if he left address . But she was stunned to find heartwarming note along with the £250 phone . So she launched social media campaign to track Josh down and thank him .


Arsene Wenger has branded Leonardo Jardim a liar after the Monaco coach accused the Frenchman of a lack of respect following Arsenal's exit from the Champions League. Jardim, whose side beat the Gunners on away goals in the last 16 of the competition, said Wenger left for the changing rooms early rather than shaking his hands after the Ligue 1 side's impressive 3-1 win at the Emirates Stadium in the first leg. The Portuguese boss thus decided not to thank the 65-year-old following Arsenal's 2-0 victory in the return fixture. Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim reacts on the pitch at the end of their Champions League win on away goals . Arsene Wenger said he wanted to shake Leonardo Jardim's hand at the final whistle but he was celebrating . The Monaco coach claims he did so as Wenger didn't congratulate him after the first-leg victory . Speaking after their progression to the quarter-finals, Jardim said: 'In the first leg, when I wanted to thank Arsene and shake his hand, it's true that Arsene didn't shake my hand, so even though Monaco did everything to make life comfortable for Arsenal tonight, I decided not to thank him. 'I think it was disrespectful. Right now, we're celebrating and we think Arsenal did not show enough respect during the first leg.' Wenger though insists such claims are lies, and says Jardim was too busy celebrating with his team to notice that the Arsenal boss had waited to congratulate him in north London. Jardim celebrates next to Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey after qualifying for the quarter-finals . Santi Cazorla is consoled on the Stade Louis II pitch while the Monaco players embrace each other . 'Pictures show that I waited to congratulate the Monaco coach after the game. He celebrated his victory with his staff, which I quite understand,' he told L'Equipe. 'I congratulated him after the press conference. I am therefore surprised and disappointed to hear such lies. 'That said, I wish Monaco all the best and good luck for the future.' Monaco will play Juventus in the next round, while Arsenal must now concentrate on the Premier League and the FA Cup. Wenger did shake hands with Jardim before the game but the Frenchman has since called Jardim a liar .

Summary: Monaco knocked Arsenal out of the Champions League on away goals . Ligue 1 side will play Italian outfit Juventus in the quarter-finals . Leonardo Jardim says Arsene Wenger didn't congratulate him after first leg . Monaco coach then decided not to shake hands with Arsenal boss . Wenger says Jardim is lying as pictures will prove he did wait for him . Adrian Durham: Wenger has to go after failing to overcome Monaco . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .


One traffic reporter's mission to get a fish sandwich for breakfast was caught live on camera when an anchor cut to his segment as he was ordering at a McDonald's drive-through. Jimmy Uhrin, known to his fans as 'Traffic Jam Jimmy', was trying to figure out if it was too early to get a fish sandwich when Baltimore Fox 45 reporter Candace Dold tossed to him in the middle of a live morning newscast. 'Oh Candace, we live?' he asked after suddenly realizing he was on-air. 'Whoops!' Scroll down for video . Baltimore Fox 45 traffic reporter Jimmy Uhrin, better known as 'Traffic Jam Jimmy,' was trying to figure out if it was too early to get a fish sandwich when reporter Candace Dold cut to him in the middle of a live segment . He may have been caught off-guard, but Jimmy made sure to still deliver the news - even if it had to be reporting what he could see from the drive-through line. 'I'll tell you folks, stay put, its bad out here,' he said . But Jimmy was quickly unfazed. 'Hey I've been in the car since four o'clock, I am starving,' he said in the Fox 45 video. 'I'm just getting something really quick.' Nothing could stand between Jimmy and his fish sandwich. Except maybe the breakfast menu. 'Is it too early to get a fish sandwich?' Jimmy asked a drive-through employee, only to be told the fast-food restaurant was solely doing breakfast. It would have to be an Egg McMuffin and a black coffee instead for Jimmy - medium-sized please. Nothing could stand between Jimmy and his fish sandwich - except maybe the breakfast menu. Jimmy had to settle for an Egg McMuffin and a medium-sized black coffee instead . He may have been caught off-guard, but Jimmy made sure to still deliver the news to the people - even if it had to be reporting what he could see from the drive-through line. 'I'll tell you folks, stay put, its bad out here,' he said as the camera panned outside his front window to a parking lot covered with snow. 'I've been out since four folks, stay put, trust me.' Jimmy, who is such a big fan of McDonald's he had a pillow emblazoned with the logo in his backseat, told Candace not to tell the boss - but said he did not feel guilty about his need to eat. Jimmy pictured with Candace. Fox 45 general manager Bill Fanshawe said he was happy to see that Jimmy's big personality was translating on air, even if that makes him 'a little nervous at times' Jimmy finally did get his fish sandwich. Candace, who was wiping away tears of laughter after his segment, later tweeted that he brought back an entire bag for the office that day . 'I didn't know we were coming live, I'm sorry,' he said. 'Anyway I'm hungry. They expect you to work for eight hours in the car, you gotta eat Candace.' But Fox 45 general manager Bill Fanshawe said he

Summary: Baltimore Fox 45 reporter Candace Dold tossed to Jimmy Uhrin . Known as 'Traffic Jam Jimmy', he didn't know he was on-air while ordering . Told Candace he was 'starving' but still delivered a report for the audience . And it was too early for a fish sandwich - he had to get a McMuffin instead .


Champions League holders Real Madrid will face local rivals Atletico Madrid - the team they beat in last season's final - in the quarter-finals of this season's competition. Los Blancos needed extra-time to beat Diego Simeone's men in Lisbon May but the two Madrid sides will face each other again next month as they look to make it all the way to Berlin. Carlo Ancelotti's side scraped past Schalke to reach the last eight, while Atletico required a penalty shootout to see off Bayer Leverkusen at the Vicente Calderon on Tuesday. Real Madrid trio Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema (L-R) are looking to retain the trophy . Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak is mobbed by his team-mates after their win over Bayer Leverkusen . A large screen shows the Champions League quarter-final draw at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland . Paris Saint-Germain vs Barcelona . Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid . Porto vs Bayern Munich . Juventus vs Monaco . Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain - winners against Manchester City and Chelsea in the last 16 - will also meet at the quarter-final stage. Luis Enrique's side beat the Premier League champions 1-0 at the Nou Camp on Wednesday night to confirm a 3-1 aggregate triumph, sealing their place in a record eighth consecutive Champions League quarter-final. There they will meet Laurent Blanc's men, who bravely battled past John Terry and Co with 10 men at Stamford Bridge to gain revenge for last season's defeat by the Blues. Zlatan Ibrahimovic will miss the first leg against his former side after seeing red in west London but he will return for the trip to the Nou Camp looking to dump out the side he left permanently in 2011. Ivan Rakitic (centre) celebrates with his Barcelona team-mates after scoring against Manchester City . Karl-Heinz Riedle (right) makes the draw for the last eight with secretary general Gianni Infantino . Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani and his team-mates celebrate a dramatic victory against Chelsea . April 14 - Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid, Juventus vs Monaco . April 15 - PSG vs Barcelona, Porto vs Bayern Munich . April 21 - Barcelona vs PSG, Bayern Munich vs Porto . April 22 - Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid, Monaco vs Juventus . Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich face a trip to Porto in the first leg of their quarter-final before welcoming the Portuguese giants to the Allianz the following week. Pep Guardiola's side thrashed Shakhtar Donetsk 7-0 in their last 16 tie, while Porto comfortably knocked out Swiss champions Basle. Monaco, who survived a 2-0 defeat by Arsenal on Tuesday to progress on away goals, face a tough task against Juventus, who overcame Borussia Dortmund in style earlier this week. Quarter-final ties to take place on April 14, 15, 21 and 22. Bayern Munich thrashed Ukrainian outfit Shakhtar Donetsk 7-0 in the second leg of their last 16 tie . Porto midfielder Yacine Brahimi (centre) celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal against Basle . Juventus' Carlos Tevez (second from left) and his team-mates got past

Summary: Real Madrid draw Atletico Madrid in UEFA Champions League last eight . The two sides met in last season's final, with Real coming out on top . Barcelona face Paris Saint-Germain, while Bayern Munich take on Porto . Arsenal's conquerors, Monaco, will meet Serie A champions Juventus . Quarter-final ties to take place on April 14, 15, 21 and 22 . CLICK HERE to see how it all unfolded . These sides have met twice before in the Champions League quarter-final stage. The French side progressed 3-2 on aggregate in 1995, while Barcelona went through on away goals in 2013 (3-3 on agg). Barcelona have never won in three away trips to face PSG (L2 D1), including a 3-2 defeat in this year’ group stage. PSG have lost one and drawn two of their three visits to the Nou Camp to face Barca, including a 3-1 defeat in this year’s group stage. Both teams have scored in six of the seven previous meetings between the sides in European competition. The only game where one team failed to score was in the 1997 Cup Winner’s Cup final, with Barcelona winning 1-0. Lionel Messi has scored three goals in four Champions League games against the French side, while Neymar also scored in both group stage games against them this season. Barca have lost just one of their last 11 games against French opposition, though this was against PSG this season (W6 D4). Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid have already met six times this season with Atleti remaining unbeaten, winning four (including both league clashes) and drawing two. Atletico Madrid have scored exactly once in all four previous European meetings with city rivals Real, winning just once and losing three. Including this season, there has been at least one Spanish team in the Champions League quarter-final for the last 10 campaigns. For only the third time in European Cup history, a quarter-final tie will feature two Spanish sides; however it is the second season in a row that this has happened (Real Madrid v Sevilla in 1958 and Atletico v Barcelona in 2014). Bayern only lost 1 of 22 competitive matches versus Portuguese teams (13 W, 8 D): the European Cup final 1987: 1-2 versus Porto. Bayern won the last knockout tie against a Portuguese team 12-1: 5-0 A and 7-1 H against Sporting in the Last 16 of the CL 2008/09. Porto's one previous knockout European Cup victory over a German side came in the 1987 final; they have been eliminated from three knockout ties since, two against Bayern and one against Schalke. Bayern Munich have kept seven clean sheets in their last nine against Portuguese sides, conceding just twice in total. These two sides have only ever met before in the 97/98 Champions League, when Juventus won 4-1 at home and lost 2-3 in Monte Carlo on their way to the final where they lost 1-0 to Real Madrid. In their 24 European meetings with French teams (including Intertoto), the Old Lady have lost just five times, winning 14 and drawing five. However in the Champions League only, Juve has won just two of their six games against French sides (one win v Monaco in 1998 and a victory against Nantes in 1996). In their 11 European meetings with Italian sides, Monaco have won just three times (D2 L6), although two of those victories have come in their last three clashes with Serie A sides.


A pet goldfish is recovering from an operation to remove a cancerous eye after its owner paid hundreds of pounds for the procedure. Star the goldfish underwent the fiddly operation at Inglis Veterinary Hospital in Dunfermline, Fife, to remove one eye, which was cancerous and had left the fish blind. The procedure was paid for by the Gordon family, who also shelled out for an operation to remove a lump from their other pet goldfish, Nemo. Scroll down for video . Star the goldfish underwent the fiddly operation at Inglis Veterinary Hospital in Dunfermline, Fife, to remove one eye, which was cancerous and had left the fish blind. Pictured: Star the fish ahead of the procedure . The operation to remove the cancerous eye was carried out by exotic animals expert Brigitte Lord (right), who received help from a vet to keep the goldfish under anaesthetic (left) and a nurse to monitor its heart rate . The procedure was paid for by the Gordon family, who also shelled out for an operation to remove a lump from their other pet goldfish, Nemo. Both operations, carried out last Friday, cost the family nearly £500 . The operations, which cost nearly £500, were carried out on the same day. Star, a six-inch goldfish, was welcomed into the Gordon family 12 years ago after being won at a local fair by Abby Gordon, now a 21-year-old student in Glasgow. The pet fish live with her mother Janie in Dollar, Clackmannanshire. Mrs Gordon said: 'I know it seems like a lot of money to spend on an operation for a goldfish but what was the alternative? 'I think we've a social responsibility to look after our pets and I know my daughter would have been distraught if anything had happened to the goldfish. 'Star is fine.He's swimming about happily and the vets have shown me how to give antibiotics too. 'I probably couldn't have chosen a better vets. I'm not sure anyone else would have attempted it.' During the operation on Friday, the vets used Doppler ultrasound equipment to listen through earphones to pulse sounds in order to evaluate Star's blood flow. To keep the fish asleep throughout the procedure, the pet was syringed with oxygenated water containing anaesthetic. Star, a six-inch goldfish, was welcomed into the Gordon family 12 years ago after being won at a local fair by Abby Gordon, now a 21-year-old student in Glasgow. Pictured: The fish with its cancerous eye before the op . Janie Gordon said: 'I know it seems like a lot of money to spend on an operation for a goldfish but what was the alternative? I think we've a social responsibility to look after our pets.' Pictured: Star after the operation . After the procedure, Star (right) was delicately held in a bucket of oxygenated water before being joined by the Gordon family's other goldfish, Nemo, who underwent an operation on the same day to remove a lump . After the procedure, Star was delicately held in a bucket of oxygenated water and, with its mouth kept

Summary: Star the goldfish underwent fiddly operation to remove cancerous right eye . Gordon family, from Fife, paid vet to carry out operation to help blind fish . Family's other goldfish Nemo also underwent procedure to remove a lump . Two operations cost family nearly £500 but they said it was worth the cash .


Former Australian radio host Mel Greig has revealed her personal torment over the prank which resulted in the suicide of a nurse in London in an interview with BBC2. Returning to radio for the first time since she and fellow 2Day FM co-host Michael Christian posed as the Queen and Prince Charles as part of a prank in 2012 to gain information about the Duchess of Cambridge following the birth of Prince George. Jacintha Saldana was the nurse who took the call, taking her life two days later and blaming her decision on the actions of the Australian radio hosts. Scroll down for video . Former Australian radio host Mel Greig has revealed her personal torment over the prank which resulted in the suicide of a nurse in London . Ms Greig, who was unable to return to her role on the air, said that she felt 'the world hated [her]' for what had happened, and spoke candidly about the grief she felt over her actions. 'I was in disgust with myself, I had failed as a human being, to be involved in someone's death is horrific and it affected me greatly,' she told BBC2 Radio listeners. The former radio host listened to a section of the original broadcast that aired in December 2012, in which she and Mr Christian asked after the well-being of Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, while she was recovering at King Edward Hospital in London. Ms Saldanha, a night shift nurse sister, was in charge of the hospital and transferred the hoax call to the Duchess of Cambridge's bedside nurse. While Ms Greig said that she now understands that 'there is more to mental health...it's not normally an event like that that can trigger someone to commit suicide,' she experienced overwhelming guilt at the time. Ms Greig said she had experienced deep depression for a year, and claimed that the event had changed her life permanently. In February, Ms Greig joined other female Australian media personalities as part of a campaign to raise awareness about the abuse many women receive online, and was subjected to particularly brutal comments, in a video posted on . Jacintha Saldana committed suicide two days after taking the prank call and blamed the radio hosts . Former 2Day FM co-hosts Greig (left) and Michael Christian (right) posed as the Queen and Prince Charles as part of a prank in 2012 . Ms Greig said that the incident had changed her forever and that she felt like the 'world hated [her]' 'I've made a noose Mel, and it belongs around your neck. I can't wait to take your last breath,' one tweet read. 'You've killed a mother so it's only fair we kill yours. You'll never sleep again. I'm coming for you and your mum,' another said. A third tweet read: 'An eye for an eye. Kill yourself or I'll kill you and everyone you care about.' Last year, Ms Greig said that she believed the incident would stay with her forever, but that she has done all she can do now that

Summary: Former 2Day FM host Mel Greig returned to radio after a three-year hiatus . It was the first time since she was involved in a prank with her co-host which resulted in the suicide of a nurse in London two days later . 'I was in disgust with myself, I had failed as a human being' Ms Greig said . She listened to the original broadcast and took questions from listeners . Ms Greig said that she felt like the world hated her for what happened .


Cities across the country are turning to green as they take part in the annual St Patrick's Day parades. The more than 33 million Irish-Americans are set to be involved in the festivities this year alongside their compatriots from around the world. The day itself is not until Tuesday - but many dressed up in green as processions began to take place. Scroll down for videos . Celebrating the Emerald Isle: The Chicago River is dyed green for the 32nd time to mark the city's St Patrick's Day Parade . Color change: The boat speeds through the water, casting out the green dye from the rear . Flow: Kayakers float on the Chicago River after being dyed green ahead of the parade . Spectators who had traveled from all parts of the country gathered on the banks to watch the tradition unfold . Music: A band wearing green hats and blazers walk along the parade route in Raleigh, North Carolina . Alternative transport: A man rides past the crowds in Raleigh, North Carolina, on a unicycle . According to ABC, nearly $5billion will be spent on all things associated with the Emerald Isle - including food, drink and fancy dress. Chicago followed its 32-year-old tradition by dying the river green in front of thousands of people who travelled to the city from across the country. The parade in Boston will make history this Sunday as two gay and lesbian groups join the fun. The advocacy group Boston Pride and OutVets, a group of gay military veterans, have been welcomed by the organizers. Until now, gay rights have barred by the Allied War Veterans Council from marching in the parade, which draws as many as a million spectators to South Boston each year. Twenty years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld their right to keep gays out. To celebrate the day the Pittsburgh Penguins will also be wearing special Green and Orange warm-up jerseys. Police will are also preparing for the festivities, with forces around the country putting on extra officers and increasing DUI checkpoints. It is the fourth most popular drinking day of the year - behind New Year's Eve, Christmas and the Fourth of July. According to WalletHub, around 13 million pints of Guinness will be drunk. Musical: New York Shields Pipes & Drums marches during the 27th annual North Myrtle Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival on Saturday, in North Myrtle Beach . Wet weather: Heroes 4 Hire marches along the streets in the rain in South Carolina . Covered up: The rain would not dampen the spirits of these women playing kazoos in South Carolina . Procession: A bagpipe band marches in the 133rd Atlanta St. Patrick's Parade in Atlanta, Georgia . Support: Charles Doyle watches and waves at spectators in Atlanta on the side of the street . Pet parade: Margaret Sutherland holds her Maine coon therapy cat Oliver Underfoot in Atlanta . Snap: People on the side of the road dressed up in green hats take pictures on their phones . Setting up: Vendor Robb Hazzard

Summary: More than 33 million Irish-Americans set to take part in the festivities . Chicago River will be dyed green for the 32nd time this year . Americans will shell out around $5billion during the celebrations . Reports suggest around 13 million pints of Guinness will be drunk globally .


Pictures of Caitlin Kearney line the walls of her mother's Pitman, New Jersey, home, but Denise Urevick says she hasn't seen her daughter for years. The photographs are the only image of mom that Caitlin's own three-year-old daughter, Lily, who lives with Urevick, has since Kearney left her as a newborn in 2012. Kearney and Lily had been living with Kearney's grandmother until June of that year, when she walked into the home and heard her grandmother on the phone - upset - and speaking about her. Missing: Caitlin Kearney, recently would have turned 23, hasn't been seen by her family since she walked out of her grandmother's home where she was living in 2012 . 'Caitlin just turned around and walked out,' Urevick, 57, told the South Jersey Times. 'No one had heard from her that day.' Her disappearance, coming after what her mother characterized as a losing struggle with drugs, derailed both her family life and Kearney's plans to study nursing. 'When she first left, I had heard there were sightings of her,' Urevick said. 'I knew she was OK. I reported her missing when the information stopped coming in.' Urevick says she started searching for her daughter in Camden, where her daughter had gotten into trouble with the law and occasionally Urevick heard troubling rumors. 'What is really frightening, was at one point we were told that she could have been held against her will,' Urevick said. 'But we never were able to find out if that was true or not.' Both Pitman Police Department and the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office have investigated Kearney's case but all leads pointed to dead ends. Struggling: Urevick says she hears occasional rumors about her daughter, who has been spotted in Camden and occasionally gotten into trouble with the law . Unreachable: Urevick says Kearney recently had begun having issues with substance abuse that was souring their 'normal' relationship . Detective Bryn Wilden of the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office said his departmetn was 'unable to substantiate any claim that Caitlin had been held against her will.' Last week, Pitman police re-released the case, hoping to turn up new information that could lead to Kearney after two and a half years of fruitless searching. 'I'm still holding on to hope that we'll find Caitlin,' Urevick said. 'Of course I constantly think of her and worry about her. But I have to be OK for my granddaughter.' 'If Caitlin should read this, she should know her entire family wants her back home,' she added.

Summary: Caitlin Kearney, 23, walked out of her grandmother's home where she was staying 2-and-a-half years ago . She left her daughter Lily and hasn't been seen or heard from since . Her mother Denise Urevick says her daughter struggled with drugs and has been seen occasionally in Camden .


She weighs in at an impressive 100,000 tons and is longer than The Shard is tall. And today the mammoth USS Theodore Roosevelt was anchored just off the coast of Hampshire because she was simply 'too big' to sail into the Royal Navy's historic Portsmouth dockyard. Thousands of stunned spectators jammed roads and lined the banks of the River Solent to welcome the 1,092ft-long floating city as it arrived for a five-day visit to the UK on the first stop of a global deployment. Scroll down for video . Thousands of spectators lined the banks of the River Solent in Hampshire today to welcome the 1,092ft-long USS Theodore Roosevelt as it arrived for a five-day visit to the UK. The U.S. aircraft carrier, which measures 1,092ft in length, docked off Stokes Bay in Gosport, Hampshire . The 100,000-tonne U.S. aircraft carrier was forced to anchor off Stokes Bay in Gosport because it was 'too big' to sail into the Royal Navy's historic Portsmouth dockyard. More than 5,000 sailors are set to swamp Portsmouth during the five-day visit, giving a boost to the economy . The carrier measures 1,092ft in length, which is the equivalent to 30 London buses, and displaces up to 100,000 tons of water at full load . The mighty ship, which is making its first port of call during a round-the-world deployment, is much larger than the Royal Navy's next generation of carriers, The Prince of Wales and Queen Elizabeth, which weigh in at 65,000 tonnes when they finally become operational . Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said: 'The USS Theodore Roosevelt's visit shows yet again that UK/U.S. relations are as close as ever' The Royal Navy’s First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir George Zambellas, said today: ‘It is excellent to see US Navy carrier steel in Portsmouth' While a debate rages in the UK over the Government's failure to commit to the Nato target of spending two per cent of GPD on defence, the Roosevelt is a potent symbol of American military might. With 90 aircraft on board, the ship can operate for up to 25 years at over unlimited distances, projecting US air power around the globe. She can go three months without resupply and her two giant nuclear reactor generate enough power for a small city. One social media user wrote: 'Most ships get measures in metres, this one comes in acres!' Another joked in reference to recent increased tensions between the West and Russia: 'Wonder if any Russian bombers will fly up the Channel this week?' Brian and Jacqui Rodgers, who travelled from Dorset to see the 30-year-old carrier arrive at Stokes Bay, said they were 'very impressed' by the ship. Mr Rodgers told The News local paper: 'It's a slumbering giant. I guess it's one of the biggest carriers in the world. 'It's a bit like watching a floating town arrive off the coast.' Mrs Rodgers added: 'It's massive. When you see a sailing boat by go by the side of it you realise how huge it is.' American sailors have disembarked from the nuclear-powered aircraft

Summary: USS Theodore Roosevelt anchored off coast of Hampshire because it was 'too big' to dock at Portsmouth dockyard . Giant U.S. aircraft carrier, which measures 1,092ft in length, docked off Stokes Bay in Gosport for five-day UK vist . Thousands of spectators lined banks of River Solent to welcome the aircraft carrier before it heads to Middle East .


A Tulsa man was killed and his eight-year-old son was critically injured after they fell more than 60 feet from an Arkansas mountain. Shane Trotter and his son were on White Rock Mountain in the Ozark National Forest on Friday when the tragedy occurred. Franklin County Sheriff's department said Mr Trotter and his son were standing beside a gazebo when they slipped over the edge around 9pm. Shane Trotter fell from White Rock Mountain, pictured in while his eight-year-old son was badly . The eight-year-old boy was rushed to Arkansas Children's Hospital having suffered serious internal injuries . According to the Sheriff's office: 'On March 20 at approximately 9pm Franklin County received a 911 call in reference to a father and son falling off of White Rock Mountain. 'Dispatch sent four deputies to the scene, North and South Franklin County EMS Crews, Franklin County Office of Emergency Services, and PV 1st Responders. 'Upon arrival Deputy Justin Oliver and Mason Berry made there way around a slick trail and found the safest and quickest way to the injured parties at the base of a 100 ft rock face. Regrettably the father was found to be deceased, but the 8 year old male was alive, though seriously injured. 'The 8 year old was removed on a spine board and carried out where he was airlifted to Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock in critical condition with internal injuries.'

Summary: Shane Trotter, 35, fell from a mountain on Friday night along with his son . The eight-year-old youngster was critically injured after the 60-foot fall . The pair were on White Rock Mountain in the Ozark national forest . The youngster suffered serious internal injuries following Friday's accident .


Los Angeles authorities say are working with the FBI to build a criminal case against millionaire Robert Durst's wife and she may testify against her husband to avoid criminal charges . Durst is currently being investigated for the shooting death of Susan Berman in 2000 and police say wife Debrah Lee Charatan, 58, allegedly tried to help Durst flee to Cuba before his recent arrest. The New York Post reports that Charatan, who married Durst less than two weeks before Berman's death, could face a federal charge of aiding and abetting a flight to avoid prosecution. Los Angeles authorities say are building a criminal case against millionaire Robert Durst's wife Debrah Lee Charatan (pictured in 2012 and 2014) and she may testify against her husband to avoid criminal charges . If convicted, Charatan could do up to five years behind bars. 'The wife is definitely in play, a police source told The Post. 'If she’s smart, she’ll waive [spousal privilege] and tell investigators everything she knows and put the final nail in his coffin — and then she might escape prosecution.' Durst was preparing to fly to Cuba when he was arrested on March 14 and police believe that Charatan was going to meet him there or help him flee. The Post reports that police are going over Charatan's financial records to look for money transfers or other incriminating evidence. Charatan was in Florida which is just 90 miles from Cuba when Durst was arrested in New Orleans. 'She knew this was coming and that [Durst] was going to be arrested and this was all going to blow up,' a police source told The Post. Recent arrest Robert Durst poses for a mugshot photo after being arrested for murder and detained on March 14 in New Orleans, Louisiana . On Friday, Millionaire Robert Durst's attorneys claim that he was illegally arrested on charges that he murdered Susan Berman in California, as well as drug and weapons charges filed in New Orleans. 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.' '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 on 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

Summary: Robert Durst's wife Debrah Lee Charatan, 58, could 'testify against her husband to avoid criminal charges' Police are investigating whether or not Charatan helped Durst Flee to Cuba prior to his March 14 arrest . If convicted, Charatan could do up to five years behind bars . Durst was arrested on March 14 for the murder of Susan Berman in 2000 . Durst's legal team say authorities made an 'invalid arrest' on 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 .