New images have emerged showing dozens of black balaclava-wearing extremists graduating from an Islamic State-run school of terror in northern Syria. Brandishing AK47 assault rifles and waving flags carrying the sinister black and white ISIS logo, the photographs showing the jihadi 'Class of 2015' are believed to have been taken in Raqqa city. Although the are dressed in head-to-toe black and wear balaclavas that cover most of their faces, it is clear that the majority of the graduates are teenagers who have been brainwashed into thinking they are holy warriors, when the reality is they will be used as little more than cannon fodder. School of terror: A senior militant is seen giving the jihadi graduates a final lecture before they are sent off to wage jihad in the various provinces - known as wilayats - under the control of the Islamic State . Militants: Brandishing AK47 assault rifles and waving flags carrying the sinister black and white ISIS logo, the photographs showing the jihadi 'Class of 2015' are believed to have been taken in Raqqa city . Graduates: Having been given a final speech by their commanders, the fighters are seen waving ISIS flags in celebration before taking part in what appears to be a passing out parade . The images are believed to have been taken somewhere in the city of Raqqa - the eponymous capital of the province and a stronghold of the terrorists' self-declared caliphate, which covers vast swathes of land in northern Syria and western Iraq. The photographs show dozens of militants sitting on seats in what appears to be a school hall, while chilling black and banners carrying the ISIS logo are seen been waved. A senior militant is seen giving the jihadi graduates a final lecture before they are sent off to wage jihad in the various provinces - known as wilayats - under the control of the Islamic State. Having been given a final speech by their commanders, the fighters are seen waving ISIS flags in celebration before taking part in what appears to be a passing out parade. In a courtyard outside the school the newly-graduated fighters march in highly choreographed formations, still brandishing assault rifles and with their faces still covered by black balaclavas. Passing out: In a courtyard outside the school, the newly-graduated fighters march in highly choreographed formations, still brandishing assault rifles and with their faces still covered by black balaclavas . Ready for war: Heavily-armed graduates take part in the parade outside ISIS' school of terror in Raqqa . Graduates: Militants wave the chilling black and white banner of ISIS during the passing-out parade . Kneeling: ISIS militants listen to a senior commanda give them their final lecture before graduating . Other images in the collection show the militants clambering on to what appears to be a school bus, which will no doubt transport them to the frontline of fighting in the area outside Raqqa city. While hardened militants with experience of warfare and knowledge of battlefield strategy may be of use to ISIS, the vast majority of new

Summary: Islamic State's 'Class of 2015' were seen graduating from a school in Raqqa . Militants were given final lectures by senior commanders in the school hall . They then took part in a passing out parade, waving ISIS flags, carrying AK47 assault rifles and covering their faces with black balaclavas . Graduates were then ordered on to school bus to be driven to the frontline .


Thousands of angry customers who bought healthy living app The Whole Pantry are demanding their money back after finding out founder Belle Gibson's cancer story could be false. Ms Gibson, 23, is in the spotlight this week after doubts were raised about her remarkable cancer survival story - and the book, Apple Watch app and website that it inspired. Taking to The Whole Pantry's Facebook page, some of the 300,000 people who downloaded the app have called for their money to be refunded and have slammed the mother-of-one for misleading her followers. Young mum: Close friends told Daily Mail Australia on Wednesday that Ms Gibson may have departed Australia for the United States this week . 'Lies, Lies and more Lies. I demand a refund,' one unhappy customer said. 'What kind of person fakes illnesses for attention. She has mental health issues and needs help. It scares me to think how many people have died following her natural therapy cancer treatment diet/lifestyle. Disgusting,' another Facebook commenter said. Many others called for the entrepreneur to face up to her lies and do the right thing. Questions have also been raised about her donations to charity. Ms Gibson shot to stardom on social media and gave hope to cancer sufferers worldwide after she revealed that she had prolonged her life despite shunning conventional medical treatment and relying on her own 'whole life' concept. The Whole Pantry (pictured above, in cookbook form) is also a popular app, which costs $3.79 to download. The app is slated to appear on the new Apple Watch . She told her social media followers last year her brain cancer had spread to her blood, liver, spleen, uterus and that she did not expect to survive. It has been reported that Ms Gibson has met with lawyers to fight the claims. School friends of under-fire Whole Pantry founder Belle Gibson now query whether the health guru invented stories 'to get sympathy' and warned people against vaccination while she was in high school. Ms Gibson attended Wynnum State High School in Brisbane and former classmates describe the health guru as a 'drama queen' who constantly reinvented herself and backed medical cannabis. Former school friend Chris Green said Ms Gibson was 'a drama queen. There was always something going on with her.' 'At one stage she was an emo, then a skater girl then she was a surfer chick; she was always something different,' Mr Green told The Courier Mail. Mr Green also said that Ms Gibson never mentioned an autistic brother or a mother with multiple sclerosis, who she had previously claimed to be a carer for. One anonymous school friend said that Ms Gibson would often post information advocating against vaccinations and pushed the viewpoint quite hard. Former classmate Meg Weier said that Ms Gibson was quite strange. Doting mother: Ms Gibson, pictured left with her son Olivier, and right with another friend, founded the popular app and cookbook Whole Pantry . Young mother: Ms Gibson, the mother of Olivier (pictured) has established a successful business in Whole Pantry .

Summary: 300,000 angry The Whole Pantry customers have demanded a refund . They have taken to the company's Facebook page to make a stand . Whole Pantry founder Belle Gibson has come under fire this week after friends raised doubts about her cancer survival story and charity donations . Former school mates now query whether the 'drama queen' invented stories about her home life and spoke out against vaccinations during high school . Another former friend who met Ms Gibson online said she felt 'shocked and betrayed' by the illusion the health guru created around her . Friends claim the mother-of-one may have left the country after claims .


From Marlene who requires shots in her eyeballs to Julia who needs an ostomy bag taped to a hole in her abdomen - the scenes from this anti-smoking campaign are aimed to make you cringe. The new Tips from Former Smokers ad by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights two smoking-related conditions macular degeneration, a blinding eye disease, and colorectal cancer. The campaign which originally launched in 2012 will begin running on March 30 featuring five former smokers in a bid to stop people from smoking. Marlene, 68, started smoking when she was 15 years old and now has to have treatments involving shots to her eyeballs . Marlene, 68, of New York began smoking in high school when she was 15, and started losing her vision due to macular degeneration when she was 56 years old. 'Please don't end up like me. Don't sit in a doctor's chair, have a clamp put on your eye, and have needles stuck in your eyeballs. It's horrible,' Marlene told NBC. Apart from quitting smoking, her best chance to slow down her vision loss is a drug that has to be injected through a needle into her eyes. Marlene must get the shots every month which is a stomach-churning process to watch . In the video, the stomach-churning treatment she undergoes every month is revealed just before the needle goes into her eye. So far, she has had more than 100 shots in each eye. 'This will probably go on for the rest of my life,' she said. 'If I'd had a crystal ball many years ago, I would never have put that first cigarette in my mouth.' She added: 'I want to see the sun. I want to see the water. I'm so sorry that I started smoking.' The new Tips from Former Smokers ad by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights colon cancer, which Julia suffers from . The campaign also features former smokers Mark, 47, of California an Air Force veteran who developed rectal cancer when he was 42. He also has to use an ostomy bag. Julia, 58, of Mississippi smoked for more than 20 years before she developed colon cancer at 49 years old and requires an ostomy bag, while Kristy, 35, of Tennesee smoked until her lung collapsed and was later diagnosed with early COPD, a lung disease. While many of the stories show the heart-breaking aftermath of smoking, some of them have happier endings. Mark, 47, an Air Force veteran who developed rectal cancer when he was 42 and is required to use an ostomy bag . Tiffany, 35, whose mother died from lung cancer when she was 16, decided to stop smoking when her own daughter turned 16 years old. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable illness and death in the United States. It's responsible for the majority of the nation's lung cancer deaths and is a deadly factor in heart attacks and a variety of other illnesses. In 2012, the agency's $54 million campaign was its first and largest national advertising

Summary: WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT . Tips from Former Smokers ad by CDC feature sad real-life stories . Marlene, 68, shares her story of smoking in high school and is shown during her treatment for a blinding eye disease that requires shots to her eyeballs . Julia, 58, smoked for more than 20 years before she developed colon cancer at 59 years old and requires an ostomy bag taped to her abdomen . Campaign originally launched in 2012; the new ad will run from March 30 .


Real Madrid youngster Jack Harper has been snubbed by Scotland Under-19s manager Ricky Sbragia because he is a 'luxury' player who isn't big enough. The young Scots travel to play three games against Austria, Italy and Croatia in the UEFA Under-19s Championship. Highly-rated forward Harper who has netted three goals for Real Madrid in this season's UEFA Youth League, is midway through a five-year deal at the Bernabeu, and can count former club legend Zinedine Zidane as one of his coaches. Real Madrid youngster Jack Harper in action against Ludogorets in the UEFA Youth League match . Scotland Under-19s manager Ricky Sbragia has left Harper out of his squad for the upcoming games . Among Harper's coaches at Real Madrid are former France international Zinedine Zidane (centre) He's already been linked with a move to both Liverpool and Manchester United, but that hasn't been enough to earn him a spot in the squad, despite playing in the qualifiers in Lithuania. However, former Sunderland boss Sbragia has explained it's nothing personal with the 19-year-old, he's just gone for a more physical approach, despite Harper standing at over 6ft tall. Sbragia explained: 'Our concentration is on the opening game with Austria and we've deliberately got more height in our squad. That's one of the reasons why Jack isn't in. 'Unfortunately, I don't see enough of him in action. The last time he was with us, he did OK, but I wanted a little more impact. At Real Madrid he can float all over the place, which he does. But with us, he has to be more disciplined. 'He's an exceptionally gifted lad, but sometimes we can't carry him. He can be a luxury sometimes. In some cases, if it's going well, he can be a good luxury.' Highly rated forward Harper has already been linked with moves to Manchester United and Liverpool . But the ex-Manchester United reserve team coach still believes Harper has a big future ahead of him. Sbragia stressed: 'Listen, Jack's time will come. The last time I spoke to him, he wanted to really settle in at Real Madrid and find a place there. That's been a big thing for him. 'I've gone with the boys I've seen most in the last six months. We keep tabs on Jack and see video clips of him. We have people over there who keep their eye on him. 'There are others I've left out like Dominic Thomas at Motherwell who will have gripes that they're not in the squad. 'But I've picked a group of 18 which will hopefully do well for us. It's my opinion and I'm not saying it's right. But the squad I've picked is an extremely strong one. 'I can only pick 18 when I really could have picked 26 or 27. I've gone for a physical side and runners. Hopefully I'm right. 'It's purely tactical and there certainly hasn't been a lack of enthusiasm from Jack about playing for Scotland.' Harper is currently midway through a five-year deal with Real Madrid and is tipped to have a

Summary: Jack Harper has been left out of the Scotland Under 19s squad for the upcoming games by manager Ricky Sbragia . Sbragia believes Harper is too small and not physical enough to play . Harper is currently on a five-year deal at Real Madrid and is being coached by former club legend Zinedine Zidane .


Prosecutors are considering further charges against disgraced TV weatherman Fred Talbot, pictured . Prosecutors are considering further charges against disgraced television weatherman Fred Talbot, who last month was convicted of abusing schoolboys as young as 14. The Crown Office in Scotland was handed a report from police investigating historical allegations of abuse that are said to have taken place over a 13-year period between 1968 and 1981. Talbot, 65, will be sentenced in Manchester tomorrow after a jury found him guilty of indecently assaulting to pupils in the mid-1970s during his former career as a biology teacher. The former This Morning star attacked two teenagers on school trips on a canal boat while he was teaching in the 1970s and now faces jail. However Talbot, who taught at Altrincham Grammar School near Manchester, was cleared of eight other indecent assaults on three other boys. Talbot was remanded in custody after the conviction on 13 February. Both of the victims, said to be 14 or 15 at the time, were assaulted on school trips in the Cheshire area. Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court heard Talbot was 'obsessed' with teenage boys throughout his teaching career and 'could not help himself' around them when under the influence of drink. Talbot resigned in disgrace from the school in 1984 after making indecent comments to two 15-year-old pupils but hid the indiscretion when his big TV break came a year later. During the late 1980s and early 1990s Talbot was a regular on ITV's This Morning, where he presented weather updates from a floating map in Liverpool's Albert Dock. He continued to cover his tracks when police first investigated him in 1992 and lied again to detectives when they uncovered a host of diaries which were littered with references to sexual encounters. Abuse: The former This Morning star, left outside court last month, got drunk and attacked the teenagers on school trips on a canal boat, right, while he was teaching in the 1970s and will be sentenced tomorrow . Paedophile: Talbot was said to have been 'obsessed' with teenage boys throughout his teaching career and 'could not help himself' around them when under the influence of drink . After he was convicted at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court, it emerged he was also the subject of a historical abuse inquiry by police into complaints about offences said to have been committed in Scotland. The report was received from Police Scotland today and is currently being considered by the procurator fiscal. A statement from the Crown Office in Scotland, said: 'The procurator fiscal has received a report relating to incidents involving a 65-year-old man, said to have occurred between January 1968 and January 1981. 'The report is currently under consideration by the procurator fiscal.' Household name: During the late 1980s and early 1990s Talbot was a regular on ITV's This Morning, where he presented weather updates from a floating map in Liverpool's Albert Dock, pictured above . Teacher: Talbot taught at Altrincham Grammar School (pictured) but later launched a successful TV career . Sorry we are not

Summary: Police investigating alleged abuse have handed report to prosecutors . Incidents are said to have taken place between 1968 and 1981 . Last month, Fred Talbot was convicted of abusing boys as young as 14 . Former This Morning star will be sentenced in Manchester tomorrow .


George Osborne’s pre-election budget next week will be a ‘steady as you go’ exercise. Above, the Chancellor pictured ahead of the budget last year . Slashing £12billion from the nation’s bloated benefits bill will be at the heart of the Tory pitch for a second term in office. George Osborne’s pre-election budget next week will be a ‘steady as you go’ exercise with the emphasis on sustaining growth and reducing the deficit. But the Chancellor is planning to use a section of his speech – kept separate from measures agreed by the Coalition – to highlight proposals to ease the income tax burden. Tory sources say other measures that appear ‘nailed on’ for their election manifesto include: . The measures would help Mr Osborne find the £30billion he needs to erase the budget deficit by the end of the next Parliament in 2019. Treasury officials believe £5billion can be raised from a crackdown on tax avoidance and evasion on top of the £12billion annual welfare saving. The proposals undermine Labour’s claim that the Conservatives will balance the books through apocalyptic Whitehall cuts. The Tories say they will raise the point at which people pay higher rate income tax to £50,000 by the end of the next Parliament – lifting hundreds of thousands of middle class professionals out of the 40p band. Another objective is to increase the personal allowance to £12,500 a year. The Chancellor is also thought to be considering granting pensioners the right to take money out of their retirement funds. The move would be a radical extension of his decision last year to free retirees from having to buy what are often poor-value annuities with their pension savings. Although public borrowing for 2014-15 is expected to come at below the £91billion projected in the autumn statement last December, the Chancellor will have little wriggle room for electoral giveaways. His Liberal Democrat coalition partners are reluctant to allow him to use the Budget as a launch-pad for the Tory election campaign. However, another tax break for millions of workers is expected with a hike in the personal tax allowance, which is already due to rise to £10,600 next month. It is expected that the Chancellor will take the opportunity to announce a full review of the business rates system. Retailers have long been pushing for reform of rates – which have existed in various forms since Tudor times – to ease the pressure on the high street. The proposals undermine Labour’s claim that the Conservatives will balance the books through apocalyptic Whitehall cuts. Above, Labour leader Ed Miliband (left) and Prime Minister David Cameron (right) Sources suggest that moving away from a charge based on the rateable value of a commercial property to a modern alternative – such as a sales tax – is one option. Critics of the existing system say that it is absurd in the internet age to base company taxes on the physical space they occupy. There is speculation that the Chancellor will use his budget to unveil populist measures such as a cut in the

Summary: Slashing £12bn from benefits bill will be at the heart of Tory election pitch . Child benefit will be restricted to three children for new claimants . Overall cap on welfare claims to be cut to £23,000 from £26,000 now . Measures would help Chancellor find £30bn needed to erase budget deficit . Officials believe £5billion can be raised from tax avoidance crackdown . Restricting child benefit to three children for new claimants and extending a freeze on benefit increases; . Cutting the overall cap on welfare claims to £23,000 per household from £26,000 now; . Under-25s to lose their right to housing benefit and jobless payouts if they refuse offers of work, training or education.


She may be seven months pregnant and mother to a toddler, but one look at the Duchess of Cambridge's flawless skin and you would never guess it. So what's the secret behind the 33-year-old's pregnancy glow? An all-natural rosehip oil, apparently. According to US Weekly, Kate has been slathering Trilogy's Rosehip Oil onto her skin while carrying the second royal baby. Scroll down for video . The Duchess of Cambridge, who is seven months pregnant with her second child, is said to be a fan of Trilogy's £16.50 rosehip oil . 'Kate is very cautious of products and treatments,' a source told the magazine. 'Baby's health comes first. 'Kate continues to use rosehip oil in her daily skincare regiment. She loves the effect is has on her skin. [Her mother] Carole [Middleton] is also a fan.' The oil's description reads: 'Rosehip oil's potent natural actives make it highly effective for a variety of skin concerns including dehydrated and ageing skin. 'Trilogy’s rosehip expertise ensures the finest quality oil with minimum 80 per cent essential fatty acids (omega 3 and 6) and fatty acid (omega 9) content. Independent clinical studies show it helps improve the appearance of scars, stretchmarks, fine lines and wrinkles.' A source told the magazine: 'Kate continues to use rosehip oil in her daily skincare regiment. She loves the effect is has on her skin. [Her mother] Carole [Middleton] is also a fan' Derived from the wild rose bushes that grow high in the Chilean Andes, where the altitude and pollutant-free environment produce the highest quality rosehips, the oil’s benefits have been known by the indigenous population for hundreds of years. Not only is it rich in vitamin C and high in omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, known to heal scar tissue, it’s also a great source of retinoic acid, which studies show reduces the appearance of wrinkles and brightens skin. As with anything that Kate is reported to be a fan of, the £16.50 oil has already sold out online at Boots.com. It has also been reported that Deborah Mitchell uses Rosehip Oil in her LIA therapy treatment that Kate loves. The Kate effect strikes again? The oil has already sold out on Boots.com . Models David Gandy, right, and Miranda Kerr have also praised the oil's skin-boosting properties . It is results like these that prompted Kate Middleton’s facialist, Deborah Mitchell, to add rosehip oil to her signature LIA therapy treatment. ‘Rosehip is perfect for all ages and skin types, including those with sensitive skin conditions like rosacea and acne. I add a drop to moisturiser to boost the results - Kate loves it because it gives skin a luminous glow,’ Deborah told the Daily Mail back in 2012. Models David Gandy and Miranda Kerr have also praised the oil. ‘I put it on at night and I wake up glowing,’ Miranda has said. The model loves it so much that she even created her own version for her Kora Organics skincare line. A spokesperson for the Duchess of Cambridge declined to comment when contacted by MailOnline.

Summary: US Weekly reports that Kate, 33, has been using the product . Oil is rich in vitamin C and high in omega 3 and 6 fatty acids . Miranda Kerr and David Gandy also love the oil .


Angelina Jolie has been crowned the nation’s top feminist icon, beating the most legendary living voice of women’s rights, Germaine Greer. The Maleficent actress beat The Female Eunuch author in the nationwide poll for her extraordinary work, like campaigning against rape as a weapon of war in her role as UN Special Envoy. In second place - and following in Jolie’s footsteps as UN Women Goodwill Ambassador - is Emma Watson, who recently launched the HeForShe campaign for gender equality. Scroll down for video . Actress, mother and campaigner Angelina Jolie has been crowned the nation's top feminist icon . The third spot was clinched by How To Be A Woman author and outspoken journalist, Caitlin Moran, ahead of Jennifer Lawrence, who impressed the world with her powerful response to the leaked intimate photos of herself. Finally, Greer comes in at number five, above Taylor Swift, a vocal feminist who was applauded for her Blank Space music video, which passionately attacks misogyny. UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie Pitt and First Secretary of State William Hague launching the Women, Peace and Security Centre at the London Stock Exchange in London in February . Angelina Jolie meeting with Syrian refugees in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, back in 2012 . Seventh place was awarded to Cara Delevingne, who recently backed Watson’s HeForShe campaign and also led a mock feminist protest for Chanel. Patricia Arquette’s impassioned Oscars speech, which demanded gender wage equality, secured her the eighth position. Beyonce, once lauded as the showbiz queen of feminism, was relegated to number nine ahead of Charlotte Church, who cemented her self-confessed 'raving feminist' role with her triumphant BBC lecture about sexism in the music industry. The Maleficent actress beat The Female Eunuch author Germaine Greer, left, and Emma Watson, right, who recently launched the HeForShe campaign for gender equality, in the nationwide poll . Jennifer Lawrence, left, who impressed the world with her powerful response to the leaked intimate photos of herself, also came in the top ten, as did Taylor Swift, right, a vocal feminist who was applauded for her Blank Space music video, which passionately attacks misogyny . A spokesperson for feminist fashion house www.roseandwillard.com, who commissioned the research, said: 'We are driven by the empowerment of women and celebration of their femininity, which Angelina Jolie embodies perfectly. 'The poll shows that this is the brand of feminism currently favoured by the public. Emma Watson is another exciting example of this and shared our vision when recently complaining that society "devalues the she", which is why her HeForShe campaign fights for society to respect and embrace feminine qualities.' Angelina Jolie enjoyed a fun night out with her daughters at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday night - her first appearance since she revealed she had her ovaries removed. The star was pictured giggling and getting a giant hug from Shiloh, 8 and Zahara, 10, in response to Angelina winning Favourite Villain for her role in Maleficent. Seventh place was awarded to Cara Delevingne, who recently backed Watson's HeForShe campaign and also led a mock,

Summary: The Maleficent actress beat The Female Eunuch author to top spot . Beyonce, Jennifer Lawrence and Charlotte Church also made the top ten . Angelina, 39, recently removed her ovaries in the wake of a cancer scare .


Laser beams could help detect cervical cancer at an early stage, say researchers from China. The new technique involves firing pulses of light, more of which is absorbed by cancerous cells than by healthy tissue. The way the cancer cells react to the light means they can then be picked up on an ultrasound scan. The scan can show not only if someone has the disease, but also potentially how advanced it is. The way the cancer cells react to the light from the laser beams means they can then be picked up on an ultrasound scan . More than 3,000 cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed each year in the UK, with around 1,000 women dying from it. Almost all cases are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), often spread during sex. There are more than 100 types of HPV, many of which are harmless. But some can disrupt the normal functioning of the cells of the cervix and can eventually trigger the growth of cancer. Cervical smear tests are used to screen for abnormal cells — and the results may lead to a physical examination (where the cells are examined in situ using a microscope) and then a biopsy. A CT or MRI scan is performed only if the biopsy suggests there is cancer. Although cervical screening — offered to all women over 25 — has led to a large drop in the numbers affected by cervical cancer and in deaths, lesions can be missed and visual examinations can also lead to unnecessary biopsies. The new technology, known as photoacoustic imaging, requires neither a biopsy nor a smear test. It works on the principle that cancerous tissues (and possibly even pre-cancerous cells) absorbs more light than healthy tissue. This is because of changes in cancerous tissue such as the formation of new, abnormal blood vessels and fewer collagen fibres (a tough, connective tissue). Cervical smear tests are used to screen for abnormal cells — and the results may lead to a physical examination (where the cells are examined in situ using a microscope) and then a biopsy . The cancerous tissue can then be picked up on an ultrasound scan because the extra energy absorbed from the light is converted into heat, which causes the cells to expand and affects the way soundwaves bounce back to the scanner, creating an image of the cells with cancerous changes. Photoacoustic imaging could also identify the stage of the disease without a biopsy, say the researchers. This is because the more advanced the disease, the greater the amount of light and energy absorbed by the cells; these areas then look even more pronounced on a scan. The technique has so far been tested on tissue samples from 30 women — some with cancer and some who were healthy — which showed that it can distinguish between the two. ‘We have shown for the first time that photoacoustic imaging has the potential to make better diagnoses and help save lives,’ say the researchers from Central South University, China. The study is published in Biomedical

Summary: More than 3,000 cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed each year in UK . New technology requires neither a biopsy nor a smear test . Cancerous tissue can be picked up on an ultrasound scan because of laser .


Manny Pacquiao has received apologies from American newspapers and websites who fell for mock-up photograph of him apparently dressed in a T-shirt insulting Floyd Mayweather. With the mania for their mega-fight in Las Vegas spinning out of control, the picture went viral. It depicted the real video-game PacMan gobbling up a dollar sign representing Mayweather’s nickname, Money. Manny Pacquiao mocked up wearing T-shirt designed to insult May opponent Floyd Mayweather . Pacquiao trained in the Philippines before jetting to Los Angeles to continue his preparations . Pacquiao watched his basketball team lose on Sunday before flying to Los Angeles to start his camp . ‘We’ve been had,’ admitted the publishers of the image. ‘We’ve been photo-shopped.’ It appears that the photograph was faked by a company marketing the garment, in red and yellow. Beware more fraud, especially with tickets like gold dust for the night of May 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Pacquiao was last in action when he dominated Chris Algieri over 12 rounds in Macau in November last year .

Summary: Newspapers and websites issued apologies to Manny Pacquiao . Filipino mocked-up wearing T-shirt designed to insult Floyd Mayweather . Garment displayed video game PacMan gobbling up dollar sign meant to represent the Money Man . READ: Mayweather and Pacquiao to come face-to-face in LA next week . CLICK HERE for all the latest Pacquiao vs Mayweather news .


Look out for Barbary apes, grins our guide: 'We often get raided, especially in the harvest.' Ahmad, aged 72, finds most things funny. He owns a donkey called 'Easyjet' and tells us that most of his neighbours will live to 105. Our week in the Rif, a mountainous region of Northern Morocco, follows this pattern - it is full of surprises. The tops of the mountains are dusted with snow, and yet, around the bottom, you can buy oranges as big as a baby's head. A Rif you'll want to hear forever: The Rif mountains are a beautiful - yet less known - part of Morocco . On Ahmad's country walks we see mountain women wearing wide-brimmed hats festooned with pom-poms. One minute we're clambering through gorgeous terraces of onions and fruit, the next we're in a paddock of cannabis (or kif). 'Just for the farmers,' says Ahmad airily. 'The long-haired ones don't come any more.' But strangest of all is our first town, Chefchaouen. The old parts are all a bluey-purple, as if the entire medina has been flushed with ink. To my daughter Lucy, aged ten, this is enchanting, and we tour every alley and knobbly passage, poking our heads into all the old caravanserais. There are no cars in this beautiful labyrinth of mauve, and in the mornings everyone rushes out to the public taps. We stay at the Lina Ryad, a little bit of the 21st century dropped in among these dreamy scenes. It even has a modest swimming pool, in a town where most people think a traffic jam has hooves. This is not a place for ordinary shopping. We somehow end up with an old pair of slave's manacles (£7), a large flag (£6) and a very battered silver headdress (£30). Most of the time it is enough just to wander. From the kasbah (or citadel) we can peer down into people's lives. As the day warms, housewives head out to the stream to rinse out their carpets. After a few days, we head north. Country and city: A woman from the Rif region in traditional dress (left); the back streets of Tangier (right) The Rif may not be Morocco's tallest range, but it's thrillingly wild. Great rivers burst through the boulders, and we can just make out tiny villages perched high up in the valley walls. Then, suddenly, we tumble out into Tangier. This fabulous antique city feels only half-African. For a long time, it was 'The International Zone' (1923-1956), and Europeans appeared in droves. They left cafes, cannon, art deco, a long corniche and a whole cemetery of kind hearts and baronets. Some came for the view, and we tour the celebrity roosts. There's still a piano bar at The El-Minzah (Churchill and Rex Harrison), although the Hotel Cecil (Tennessee Williams) now has palm trees growing through the roof. Meanwhile, at Grand Hotel Villa de France, you can visit Matisse's bedroom (Number 35) and gaze out at the scenes he painted. Others came to misbehave, particularly the Beat poets. It's fun trying to find

Summary: The Rif mountains of Morocco are a splendid place for a quiet escape . The range rises in the north of the country - and yet is relatively unknown . The peaks are also close to the swirling city of Tangier, with its rich history .


Getting to Mars is no easy feat: the journey of several hundred million miles takes about nine months, one-way, and a manned mission will likely in total take about three years. So one scientist took a look at different types of propulsion - including nuclear - to find out if there was a quicker way to get there. But it seems that, aside from an engineering breakthrough, we can’t really shorten these times - and he thinks it’s unlikely we’ll send humans within five decades, not the 2030s as Nasa believes. Dr Bertolami from the University of Porto was speaking to MailOnline. He studied different types of propulsion that could get humans to Mars (shown). In total a manned mission would last three to four years, which poses major problems, such as exposure to radiation . Theoretical physicist Dr Orfeu Bertolami from the University of Porto, together with his colleagues Dr André Guerra and Dr Paulo Gil, carried out a study comparing different space propulsion methods for a manned mission to Mars. Option 1 - A 'giant leap' from moon to Mars . - Return to the moon . - Build a lunar base . - Send humans to the surface of Mars . Option 2 - Least technological risk . - Send humans into lunar orbit . - Visit an asteroid in its own orbit . - Return to the moon's surface . - Explore Martian moons Deimos and Phobos . - Enter orbit around Mars . - Land on the red planet . Option 3 - Nasa's current favoured path . - Robotically capture an asteroid . - Place it in lunar orbit for astronauts to visit . - Travel to the moons of Mars . - Place humans in Martian orbit . - Set foot on Mars . Based on the team’s calculations, they found that the total mission time poses serious problems to a potential manned mission. In total the mission will last three to four years, which is ‘very demanding’ and ‘almost impossible’ according to Dr Bertolami. ‘Despite what people say, we are a long way from reaching Mars,’ he told MailOnline. One particular issue is radiation. Astronauts on a mission to and from Mars will be outside of Earth’s magnetic field, and thus the risk of harm is much higher than when in Earth orbit. Nasa’s proposal is to send a mission there and back, but Dr Bertolami said more infrastructure was needed to make the mission possible. ‘I see no way of reaching Mars in five decades,’ said Dr Bertolami. ‘I don’t believe one can reach Mars through a brute force approach. ‘You have to be able to create complicated and sophisticated means of avoiding these hazards.’ He added: ‘There are too many thing we don’t know, obstacles in travel and in the technology itself, and the mass budgets for a mission are immense. ‘I would like to be a bit more optimistic, but I’m afraid this is how it is.’ Various forms of propulsion have been touted for a mission to Mars, including chemical,

Summary: Dr Bertolami from the University of Porto was speaking to MailOnline . He studied different types of propulsion that could get humans to Mars . In total a manned mission would last three to four years, which poses major problems, such as exposure to radiation . He thinks Nasa's plan to land humans there in the 2030s is not feasible . ‘I would like to be a bit more optimistic, but I’m afraid this is how it is’


Seven-year-old Faith Lennox never thought she needed a left hand; after all, she couldn't remember losing hers when she was only 9 months old. The 7-year-old, grabbed the replacement as soon as it came off a 3-D printer on Tuesday in Los Alamitos, California. She put it on and raced off on her bicycle. Later, Faith happily showed off the hand to others, flexing its pink and blue fingers as she gripped her small, stuffed 'Finding Nemo' fish. The prosthetic was constructed overnight at the Build It Workspace studio. It represents a breakthrough in small, lightweight hands that are economical and easy for children to use. Scroll down for video . She doesn't need any help: Faith Lennox, 7, right, smiles as she holds an extra plastic prosthetics part with her newly 3-D printed hand at the Build it Workspace in Los Alamitos, California on Tuesday . A new addition: Faith Lennox, 7, adjusts her newly 3-D printed hand which is the result of an emerging technology that is revolutionizing prosthetics . But when it came to getting one custom made in a day by a 3-D printer, that was a different story. Particularly when she got to pick the colors — her favorite pink, blue and purple, like the ones on the tank top she was wearing. It didn't hurt, either, that the appendage, called a robohand, looks a lot like the pair Marvel superhero Iron Man wears. 'It's really cool!' the otherwise shy little girl said with an exuberant grin as she stood surrounded by high-tech computers in the Build It Workspace in this Orange County suburb on Monday. Build It Workspace is a 3-D printer studio that teaches people to use high-tech printers and provides access to them for projects. It also does commercial printing. She had gotten out of school early to go there with her mother, Nicole, to watch in fascination as her new hand began to take shape. She stood for several minutes transfixed as it slowly moved from computer image to hard-plastic reality. The finished product will be the result of an emerging technology that is revolutionizing prosthetics, said Build It's Mark Lengsfeld, especially for children like Faith, who quickly outgrow expensive prosthetic limbs and have trouble even using them because of their size and weight. Many functions: Faith Lennox, 7, rides her bicycle with her newly 3D printed hand outside the Build it Workspace parking lot on Tuesday . Cool tricks: Greg Lennox holds a 'Nemo' plastic fish as his daughter Faith grabs it with her newly 3-D printed hand as her mother, Nicole and Build it Workspace president, Mark Lengsfeld, looks on . 'It's an amazing thing to be doing,' the company's president and founder said of making a hand that weighs less than a pound out of the same kind of plastic used in automobile parts. Although Lengsfeld's company has printed out everything from pumps for oil and gas companies to parts for unmanned aerial vehicles, this is the first hand he and his three employees have built. Airwolf 3D, whose printers

Summary: Seven-year-old Faith Lennox got a new 3D printed prosthetic hand on Tuesday . Lennox lost her hand when she was nine-months-old due to her position in the womb at childbirth that cut off blood flow to her left forearm . The rambunctious little girl who taught herself to swim at age 3 and surfs with her father already knows she wants to use her hand to ride her bike . Prosthetic limbs can cost thousands of dollars but Lennox's cost just $50 .


Oz is an award-winning oriental long haired cat who captured the attention of spectators at the Royal Easter Show in Sydney for the distinctive markings on her nose that bear a striking resemblance to a map of Australia. ‘Oz was on display yesterday and we all just thought ‘Wow, this is the most amazing cat we have ever seen,’ Anne Fawcett, a volunteer vet who spotted Oz at the show, told Daily Mail Australia. Oz was born with black markings on her nose but it was only as she started to get older that she realised the remarkable likeness they had to a map of Australia . Oz is owned by cat breeder Deborah Nugent who told Daily Mail Australia the Sydney show was the young cat's debut on the show circuit. She said Oz was born with a 'black splotch' on her nose but it was only as she started to get older ti developed the remarkable likeness to a map of Australia. Oz is due to mark her first birthday this week and Ms Nugent said she had intended to take her home in time to celebrate. But Oz's popularity at the show has meant Ms Nugent is now considering bringing the cat back to the show on Thursday so her fans can get the chance to meet her. Oz at ten weeks when her black marking was looking more like a 'splotch' than her namesake . Judging from the pictures, it looks like the map is missing one very important feature, the southern island of Tasmania. Dr Fawcett said if you look closely you can see a small black marking on the bottom of Oz’s chin. ‘There’s definitely a little Tassie under her chin. It’s a bit more central and probably a bit bigger than the real Tassie but it’s definitely there,’ she said. ‘There’s definitely a little Tassie under her chin. It’s a bit more central and probably a bit bigger than the real Tassie but it’s definitely there’ She said even though she was wrapped up in Oz's striking markings it was clear she also had a ‘beautiful’ nature. ‘Oz has the look and the temperament to match. She is a real sweetheart.’

Summary: Oz caught the attention of spectators at the Royal Easter Show on Sunday . She has a distinct marking on her nose that resembles a map of Australia . The marks only started to resemble Australia once she started to age . The Royal Easter Show is Oz's debut on the show circuit .


An Italian castle used as Nazi headquarters during World War II has been put on the market for £5million. The Castello Gallenga Stuart, near the historic city of Perugia, Umbria, boasts five storeys and 20 bedrooms. In the later years of World War II, the building was used by the Germans as their command base, until Perugia was liberated by the British in June 1944. Castle for sale: Castello Gallenga Stuart, near Perugia, Umbria has been put on the market for £5million . Castello Gallenga Stuart is believed to have gotten its name when it was bought by the head of the local Gallenga family, Romeo Gallenga and his English wife, Mary Montgomery Stuart, in 1872. The neo-gothic five-story building is dominated by an octagonal tower, where the stone-framed main entrance is embellished with family crests. There is a magnificent tapestry room, a study which has an amazing frescoed fireplace studded with family crests and a reception room with coffered ceilings and bow windows. Exterior steps, with marble treads, lead to the first floor of the building and carry on up to the octagonal tower, offering a 360 degree view of the surrounding area. Historic importance: The castle was used by the Germans as their command headquarters in 1943-1944, until Perugia was liberated by the British . Outdoor splendor: The façade and steps of the castle stay true to the neo-gothic style . There is a magnificent tapestry room, a study which has an amazing frescoed fireplace studded with family crests and a reception room with coffered ceilings and bow windows . Castello Gallenga Stuart is believed to have been bought in 1872 by the head of the Gallenga family, Romeo Gallenga and his English wife, Mary Montgomery Stuart . Castle on the hill: The neo-gothic five-story building is dominated by an octagonal tower . A tree lined drive leads to the building and the fenced park, consisting of six hectares of lawns and mature woodland, wraps around it. Carla Rossi, the estate agent responsible for the property's sale and office manager at Abode SrI, said: 'This is a stunning wedding cake of a building. 'It's simply crammed with decorative features: a fairytale castle ideal for anyone with a Rapunzel complex.' The property offers exquisite views of the city and the beautiful Mount Subasio and dominates the countryside from the top of a low hill .

Summary: Castello Gallenga Stuart near Perugia is on the market for £5million . The caste was used as command HQ by the Germans in 1943-1944 . The 20-bedroom property was bought by a noble family in 1872 .


U.S. President Barack Obama . said on Monday that Iran should commit to a verifiable freeze of . at least 10 years on its nuclear activity for a landmark atomic . deal to be reached, but said the odds were still against sealing . a final agreement. In an interview with Reuters at the White House, Obama said . that a rift over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's . planned speech to Congress opposing the Iran deal on Tuesday was . a distraction that would not be 'permanently destructive' to . U.S. Israeli ties. But he said there was a 'substantial disagreement' between . his administration and the Israeli government over how to . achieve their shared goal of preventing Iran from acquiring . nuclear weapons. Scroll down for video . U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during an interview in the Library of the White House in Washington Monday. He said Iran must halt their nuclear work . Earlier on Monday in a speech on Monday to the American Israel Public AffairsCommittee (AIPAC) Netanyahu warned that a nuclear deal could threaten Israel's survival . 'If, in fact, Iran is willing to agree to double-digit years . of keeping their program where it is right now and, in fact, . rolling back elements of it that currently exist ... if we've . got that, and we've got a way of verifying that, there's no . other steps we can take that would give us such assurance that . they don't have a nuclear weapon,' he said. The U.S. goal is to make sure 'there's at least a year . between us seeing them try to get a nuclear weapon and them . actually being able to obtain one,' Obama said. Israel fears that Obama's Iran diplomacy, with an . end-of-March deadline for a framework nuclear agreement, will . still allow its arch-foe to develop an atom bomb. Tehran denies . it is seeking nuclear weapons. Netanyahu has spoken scathingly about a possible deal, . saying negotiators appear to have given up on a pledge to . prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He says a . nuclear-armed Iran would pose an existential threat to the . Jewish state. Obama sought to downplay the long-term damage from the row . over Netanyahu's speech to Congress, saying the rift was not . personal and that he would meet the Israeli leader again if he . wins Israel's March 17 election. 'This is not a personal issue. I think that it is important . for every country in its relationship with the United States to . recognize that the U.S. has a process of making policy,' Obama . said. But Obama said Netanyahu had been wrong before with his . opposition to a 2013 interim deal with Iran. Israel fears that Obama's Iran diplomacy, with an end-of-March deadline for a framework nuclear agreement, will still allow its arch-foe to develop an atom bomb . 'Netanyahu made all sorts of claims. This was going to be a . terrible deal. This was going to result in Iran

Summary: The President gave an interview to Reuters on Monday . Obama said that a rift over Netanyahu's speech to Congress opposing the Iran deal on Tuesday was a distraction . Obama said there is 'substantial disagreement' between his administration and Israeli government over preventing Iran from getting a nuke . The President also told Reuters Monday that Netanyahu had been wrong before with his opposition to a 2013 interim deal with Iran .


Manchester United starlet Adnan Januzaj has revealed he has been undergoing extra work in the gym to aid his development. The Belgium youngster made his breakthrough under David Moyes last season but has been used sparingly under new manager Louis van Gaal this term - making just eight starts. The 20-year-old has also been criticised for going down too easily and picked up his fifth booking of his career for diving during United's 2-1 FA Cup defeat by Arsenal on Monday night. Adnan Januzaj (left) wants to become stronger after putting in extra hours at the gym . The Belgian appeals after picking up the fifth diving booking of his career against Arsenal on Monday . Although Januzaj has built up his slight frame since making his debut at 18, he revealed he has been putting in extra hours at the gym to become 'stronger' during games. Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, he said: ''I do a lot of work in the gym,' Januzaj said. 'I am trying to be faster and stronger so I can be tougher when I go out on the pitch. 'I am doing a lot of short, sharp stuff so, when I turn a defender or go past a player, I can just get a few metres away from them with my acceleration.' Louis van Gaal (right) has given the 20-year-old only eight starts during an inconsistent season . Januzaj shares a joke with team-mates (L-R) Andreas Pereira, Juan Mata and Ander Herrera at training .

Summary: Adnan Januzaj has made only eight starts under Louis van Gaal this term . Manchester United winger has been booked for diving five times . Belgium star has been doing extra work at the gym to become stronger . READ: Januzaj insists he will play anywhere to get into Man Utd XI . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .


Scotland may not have won at Twickenham since 1983 — but captain Greig Laidlaw insists there is no reason why Vern Cotter’s men should head south with an inferiority complex this weekend. From what he has seen in his first season in the Aviva Premiership with Gloucester, Laidlaw reckons England’s players are anything but invincible. They are good, he says, but no better than those currently wearing the dark blue. Scotland captain greig Laidlaw (above) insists that England are not invincible ahead of Saturday's clash . ‘I’ve always thought highly of the England players but seeing them down there just shows me that we can win,’ said Laidlaw. ‘They are not invincible, that’s definitely not the case. ‘I believe they are good players but you look at Glasgow Warriors when they played Bath in Europe this season and how well they did. ‘Bath were going well in the Premiership but Glasgow beat them at home and arguably could have won down there, too. It wasn’t really Glasgow’s first team as they had a lot of injuries that day — and it probably was close to Bath’s first team.’ Laidlaw’s emotions are running high ahead of the Calcutta Cup clash, especially after team-mate Stuart Hogg told Sportsmail he feels there is a lack of respect for Scottish rugby south of the border. Laidlaw made a similar point before the start of the Six Nations, based on the experiences of his first season with Gloucester, following his move from Edinburgh. Scotland full back Stuart Hogg (left) accused the English of lacking respect for Scottish rugby . For Laidlaw, a win at Twickenham will not only belatedly ignite Scotland’s Six Nations campaign, following defeats to France, Wales and Italy, it will give him bragging rights in the Gloucester dressing room and make him even more proud to be a Scot south of the border. ‘Respect has to be earned and that is something we’ll be aiming to do at the weekend,’ he said. ‘The England boys will respect us if we do a job on the field. ‘We’re not far away from getting things right but I’m getting pretty sick of telling people that, I really am. It’s up to us as players to step up, go again and put in that performance against England. ‘We have had some tough talking from the coaches this week and rightly so since the defeat to Italy — but it has been good as we have been shooting ourselves in the foot a lot of the time and we have to change. ‘We have now seen both sides of Vern Cotter this week. He is a hard man and rightly so. He has high standards and we have certainly seen what he is all about — and that’s good. We know what is expected of us and he is a very clever coach who wants to make sure we come away from Twickenham with a positive result.’ Laidlaw also has two very personal reasons for wanting to lead Scotland to what would be a famous victory at Twickenham.

Summary: Scotland face England at Twickenham in the Six Nations on Saturday . Scotland have lost all three matches so far in the Championship . Stuart Hogg told Sportsmail the English lack respect for Scottish rugby . Captain Greig Laidlaw says Scotland are as good as England .


The BBC has backed Top Gear over Jeremy Clarkson’s use of the word ‘pikey’. The word - used as a derogatory term for gipsies or travellers - was part of a ‘running gag’ between Clarkson and fellow presenter James May about their colleague Richard Hammond’s perceived cheap style. A complaint was lodged by the Traveller Movement charity after it appeared on a placard in a Top Gear episode from February last year. Top Gear hosts: The word 'pikey' was part of a ‘running gag’ between Jeremy Clarkson (right) and fellow presenter James May (left) about the perceived cheap style of their colleague Richard Hammond (centre) The BBC Trust acknowledged that the word ‘pikey’ derived from ‘turnpike’ and so related to Travellers in a ruling due to be published today. But the Trust’s Editorial Standards Committee said there had been ‘no intended racist reference’ by the Top Gear team. The ruling stated: ‘The committee believed the word “pikey” had evolved into common parlance among a number of people to mean “chavvy” or “cheap” and … viewers would not necessarily associate it with the Gipsy and Traveller communities.’ But a Traveller Movement spokesman told the newspaper: ‘We are horrified by the BBC’s green-lighting of the use of the word “pikey” by the Top Gear presenters. Embattled presenter: The future of Clarkson (pictured leaving his house in London yesterday) at the BBC is in doubt amid claims that he punched a producer in North Yorkshire . Ruling: The BBC committee said it ‘accepted that the word “pikey” did have the potential to be deeply offensive to the Gipsy and Traveller communities’ (file picture) ‘The claim that it has evolved a new meaning and that most people do not realise it has any reference at all with Gipsies and Travellers is absolute rubbish.’ The word 'pikey' is believed to have been used as early as the 16th century. But it was not seen in print until 1837, when The Times used it to describe strangers who visited the Isle of Sheppey. The actual origins of the word are unclear. It could be connected to the word 'turnpike'. These were toll roads, which had rotating barriers made of sharp poles called pikes - and vagrants were known to gather in these areas in the 18th century. An alternative version of the word is 'piker', which is said to have come from the verb 'to pike' - which once meant to run away. Now, the word is used as an insulting term towards gipsies - who have claimed in recent years that it is the equivalent of calling a black person a 'n*****'. It is also used in the modern day as a term to insult someone of supposedly low class. The BBC committee said it ‘accepted that the word “pikey” did have the potential to be deeply offensive to the Gipsy and Traveller communities’, but it cleared the programme of wrongdoing. Clarkson’s future at the BBC is in doubt amid claims that he punched a producer in North Yorkshire. He now faces an interrogation over his row

Summary: Word became part of 'running gag' between Clarkson and James May . It was about their colleague Richard Hammond's perceived cheap style . Complaint lodged by Traveller Movement after word appeared in epsiode . But BBC Trust says there was 'no intended racist reference' on Top Gear .


David Acott (above) has died just weeks after being diagnosed with post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder - a rare cancer that affects white blood cells . A talented athlete has died weeks after being diagnosed with a rare cancer that affects people who have had an organ transplant. David Acott had a transplant three years ago after doctors discovered his liver was not metabolising copper and he was being poisoned. He recovered so well that he had taken up competing in tough triathlons and regularly went running with his mother. But the popular 17-year-old student was told he had post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) in January - a devastating cancer that affects the white blood cells in around one in 50 people. Medical staff were initially confident that chemotherapy would cure him. But he failed to respond to treatment and died on Monday surrounded by family. His mother Janet, from Bodham, Norfolk, said last night: 'David had a strength and depth that just amazed me. 'He was kind, good-natured, had a lovely smile, was very well-mannered, and caring and considerate to his younger brother Howard - they were best friends.' The 48-year-old added that David had become her friend as well as her son over the last couple of years. She said: 'We would walk and run together - he was someone who was really nice to hang out with and we are all going to miss him so much.' Hundreds of tributes from fellow athletes and friends have also been paid to David, who attended Paston College, North Walsham. Sheringham Parkrun athletes fell silent for a minute before their weekly event on Saturday as David often ran it with his mum. Karl Read, Parkrun director, said: 'David was a modest and very brave lad. 'He started walking on the run with his mum as part of rehabilitation, then began to run and ended up taking part in triathlons. 'He was a lovely guy who always had a smile.' PTLD occurs in one in 50 people who have had an organ transplant. The 17-year-old (right) had a liver transplant three years ago but had recovered well and regularly went running with his mother Janet (second from right) The creative media student also adored the family cocker spaniel, ironically named Copper by David long before he knew about his medical problems . Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder is a potentially fatal but uncommon complication of organ transplants. The disease affects the white blood cells and is often associated with Epstein-Barr virus. Some of the cells affected may undergo mutations that render them malignant, giving rise to a lymphoma, or group of blood cell tumours. There is no uniform consensus regarding the best treatment for the disease. Antiviral drugs can be used as can chemotherapy in more serious cases. It is mainly fatal in cases where it progresses to a lymphoma. Around one in 50 people develop the disease after surgery. Kevin Grieve, Paston College principal, said: 'We are very saddened by the news. 'David was a hard-working and diligent student. 'It is a very sad loss and we

Summary: David Acott diagnosed with post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder . Had liver transplant three years ago because it didn't metabolise copper . PTLD affects one in 50 people who have had an organ transplant . He was given chemotherapy - but he failed to respond to treatment .


Fraser Forster has been ruled out for the rest of the season and may miss the start of the next after scans revealed he has broken his kneecap. Forster came off injured during Southampton's win against Burnley on Saturday and was pulled out of the England squad, with estimates now suggesting he could be out for between nine months and a year. The Saints have made a statement to confirm that Forster has undergone surgery on the injury to his left patella tendon, and said they will wait to assess how long he will be missing for until the affects are known. Southampton keeper Fraser Forster suffered a knee injury after colliding with Burnley's Sam Vokes . Concerned Southampton stars look on as Forster receives treatment on the pitch following the collision . 'Southampton Football Club can confirm that Fraser Forster has successfully undergone surgery on the knee injury he suffered during Saturday’s win over Burnley,' read the statement. 'A longer-term prediction of when Forster will return to action will be made following further assessment once the effects of his operation have settled down. The club’s medical staff are confident he will make a full recovery.' It is bad timing for England boss Roy Hodgson after learning Ben Foster will be out for six months with a cruciate knee ligament injury. Rob Green was called up for the games against Lithuania and Italy. Forster's injury came following a collision with Burnley striker Sam Vokes at St Mary's, with the goalkeeper taken off on a stretcher during the Saints' 2-0 win over Burnley. Referee Roger East checks on Forster in the immediate aftermath of the challenge . England goalkeeper Joe Hart admitted that the injuries to Foster and Forster have hit the England camp hard but backs Rob Green to step up in their absence. Hart said: 'I was gutted for Ben and Fraser. It’s really, really sad news. It has rocked us all as a goalkeeping group and rocked all the lads in the squad because they are great guys and they are having a great season. 'But Greeny has come in and hopefully he can profit. He did brilliant in the Championship last year. I remember watching him in the play-off final, when he was man of the match for me. QPR are in a bad position but he has been fantastic this season. 'Greeny is rock solid. His mentality is great. And he is a very good goalkeeper who has been playing at the top level for a long time. There are no surprises.' Forster was carried off the pitch on a stretcher and will now miss the rest of the season . Kelvin Davis replaced Forster during Southampton's 2-0 win over Burnley .

Summary: Fraser Forster collided with Sam Vokes in 2-0 win over Burnley . Southampton goalkeeper was then carried off on stretcher in 14th minute . Forster has undergone surgery on his knee . England stopper could also miss start of the 2015-16 campaign . Injury leaves England with goalkeeping crisis following Ben Foster injury . CLICK HERE for all the latest Southampton news .


A boy has been killed after picking up and eating a lollipop coated in rat poison that had been thrown into the yard where he was playing. Xiao Li, six, had found the sweet lying in the front yard of his house in Liuzhuang village in eastern China's Shandong province when he picked it up, unwrapped it, and put it in his mouth. He then went out to play hide and seek with friends and was found shortly afterwards unconscious. Xiao Li, six, was killed after picking up and eating a lollipop coated in rat poison . Li (circled) was caught on CCTV eating the poisoned lolly before he played hide and seek . This is the spot where Li picked up the poisoned lolly . Deadly: This is the lolly that Li ate, reportedly . Tragically, the lolly was covered in a substance 100 times more toxic than cyanide. His pals ran to get help and found Li's dad Jin Hsueh, 45 who discovered his son, still unconscious, was bleeding from his eyes, ears, nostrils and mouth. He said: 'They told me that Li was lying behind a bush where he had been hiding from them during a game. 'When I got there he was hardly breathing and I knew something terrible had happened.' Li was rushed to the nearby Jining Affiliated Medical School Hospital, where medics quickly realised the condition was critical. Heartbreak: Li's father found his son in a critical condition, bleeding from his eyes, ears, nostrils and mouth . The lolly that Li put in his mouth was covered in TETS, or tetramethylenedisulfotetramine. It's an odorless and tasteless poison that's fatal for humans in quantities of just 7 to 10mg and above. It is 100 times more toxic than cyanide and there is no known antidote. It was banned around the world in 1984 but still finds its way into China in rat poison, as it's very easy to produce. A hospital spokesman said: 'His internal organs had been destroyed by the poison and his blood had turned black.' Doctors fought to save him for two days before little Li succumbed to the poison and died. Tests carried out on the lollipop which the boy still had on him showed that it had been coated in TETS, a highly lethal neurotoxin found in rat poison. Its use worldwide has been banned since 1984 but is still readily available in China, although illegally. Now police suspect someone close to the family may have been responsible for his death. A police spokesman said: 'We have checked the location of where the lollipop was in the family's yard and we found a couple more. 'The only way they could have got there is if someone walked in and put them there as it is impossible to reach from the road. 'And if they had been thrown over the wall, they would have broken. We are looking into who would have a motive to do this.'

Summary: Xiao Li found the sweet lying in the front yard of his house in Shandong . After licking it and playing hide and seek, he was found unconscious . His father found him bleeding from his eyes, ears, nostrils and mouth . Doctors said the lolly was covered in a neurotoxin that destroys organs .


Geelong football player Mathew Stokes has slammed Prime Minister Tony Abbott in an open letter for 'isolating' Indigenous Australians with his remark about the 'lifestyle choices' of remote communities. In his comment, published on his Victorian club's website on Friday morning, the 30-year-old noted that while he did not think Mr Abbott was 'deliberately being racist', he believed that 'one comment from someone in such a powerful position can cause so much damage'. 'His words have isolated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders even more than they are already,' Stokes wrote. Geelong football player Mathew Stokes slammed Tony Abbott for isolating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders 'even more than they are already' The letter comes after Mr Abbott voiced his support for the closure of over 100 remote Aboriginal communities across Western Australia earlier this month. 'It's the job of the taxpayer to provide reasonable services in a reasonable way, indeed to provide high quality services in a reasonable way,' he told ABC Radio in Kalgoorlie. 'What we can't do is endlessly subsidise lifestyle choices if those lifestyle choices are not conducive to the kind of full participation in Australian society that everyone should have.' The comment sparked a furious response from the Labor Party, The Greens and Indigenous leaders such as Noel Pearson who branded it 'racist', disrespectful and 'ignorant'. His open letter was a response to the PM's remark that taxpayers shouldn't fund the 'lifestyle choices' of Australians living in remote communities . Mr Abbott was voicing his support for the closure of over 100 remote Aboriginal communities across Western Australia earlier this month . Stokes has now added his voice to the debate after being disappointed by discussions amongst his own teammates following the highly controversial remark. 'The comments from my circle of mates ranged from ignorance, misinformed and that old Australian way of using humour to get away with some pretty offensive statements,' Stokes wrote. 'I thought to myself at the time, if that is coming from the mouths of my mates – many who are educated and have some understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues - imagine the conversations going on at smoko all over the country!' 'So my open letter today is not about politics, or a commentary on what we as a country do right or wrong. It's not about past decisions made, dollars spent or programs funded. It's about the damage caused by one single statement. It's about the disharmony that can come from one man's words.' He went on to question how the comment would reflect back on Australia, saying 'for him to make the remarks he did, as the leader of our country – what must the world think of us?' Stokes also reflected on his own experience of growing up as an Indigenous Australian, admitting that while he had not been on the receiving end of much racism, he empathised with those who had . Stokes reflected on his own experience of growing up as an Aboriginal Australian, admitting that while he had not been on the receiving end of

Summary: Geelong player wrote an open letter that was published by his club website . Stokes said he did not think Mr Abbott was deliberately being racist . However he said his comments 'empower the ugly side of our society' PM's remark sparked a furious response from Indigenous leaders . They were made when he voiced support for the closure of over 100 remote Aboriginal communities across WA earlier this month .


Steven Gerrard took time to reflect upon the All-Stars charity match held at Anfield on Sunday by uploading a picture with two of his favourite former Liverpool team-mates to Instagram. Gerrard shared a picture of himself alongside Xabi Alonso and Luis Suarez, with the Liverpool captain holding a signed plaque commemorating the game. The charity match pitted two teams, one captained by Gerrard and one by Jamie Carragher, against each other with an array of stars descending on Anfield for the day. Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard (centre) shared a picture of him with Luis Suarez (left) and Xabi Alonso . Gerrard (right) was able to link up with Suarez once again in the charity match at Anfield on Sunday . Gerrard (centre) converted two penalties as the team he captained drew 2-2 against Jamie Carragher's side . Former Reds Pepe Reina (left) and Fernando Torres returned to Anfield for the charity game . Gerrard was delighted to be joined by the likes of Suarez and Alonso and the match ended in a 2-2 draw. Gerrard scored both penalties for his team as Carragher's side surrendered a two-goal advantage which had been established through strikes by Mario Balotelli and Didier Drogba. Former Reds such as Fernando Torres, Alvaro Arbeloa, Pepe Reina and Luis Garcia also returned to Anfield for the game in aid of the Liverpool FC Foundation.

Summary: Steven Gerrard linked up with former Reds in a charity match on Sunday . He posted a picture on Instagram alongside Luis Suarez and Xabi Alonso . Gerrard scored two penalties in the game that finished in a 2-2 draw . CLICK HERE for the latest Liverpool news .


Palermo starlet Paulo Dybala has revealed he'd 'swim to Barcelona' to secure a move, if the Catalan giants came calling for his signature. The 21-year-old has been in sensational form for the Serie A side this term, netting 12 goals in 24 league appearances, and it hasn't gone unnoticed. Manchester United, Manchester City, Juventus, Napoli and Borussia Dortmund have all shown an interest in the highly-rated youngster, with Barcelona also believed to be keen on Dybala. Paulo Dybala celebrates scoring in a 2-1 win against Hellas Verona last month . The 21-year-old - pictured celebrating another goal - has been watched by Italian duo Juventus and Napoli . When asked by Radio Belgrano if he'd be interested in a move to the Spanish giants in particular Dybala answered honestly: 'Would I be open to a move to Barcelona? I would swim to Barcelona if they came knocking. 'I wouldn't even have to change into my swimming gear. After all, I would only have to cross the Mediterranean Sea.' Just last month in an interview with Italian sport magazine Guerin Sportivo, Dybala admitted he had aspirations of playing for Luis Enrique's men, as well as Premier League champions City. Dybala has impressed this season and has been watched by representatives of Manchester United . Palermo club president Maurizio Zamparini has likened Paulo Dybala to Manchester City star Sergio Aguero . He said: 'When I play with the Playstation, I always choose Barcelona or Manchester City. 'I dream to play one day with one of those clubs.' Just last month Palermo club president Maurizio Zamparini dubbed Dybala - a £9million signing back in April 2012 - as the new Sergio Aguero. Representatives of United were also present at Palermo's match against Inter Milan on February 8, as the interest in the Argentina forward continues to grow.

Summary: Palermo forward Paulo Dybala has been attracting a lot of interest . Manchester United, Manchester City and Barcelona, among others, are believed to be monitoring the Argentina youngster's progress . The 21-year-old has scored 12 goals in 24 Serie A appearances . Dybala has now revealed his desire to sign for Luis Enrique's side . He admits 'he'd swim to Barcelona' to secure a dream move .


Back on form, back on top and no need for the Bournemouth bean counters to worry about the cost of their goal rush. As their manager, Eddie Howe, put it: ‘We don’t pay goal bonuses.’ On nights like this, that will make for a healthy saving. Across the course of this remarkable season, in which their tally of 74 goals is more than any other side in the top four divisions, it must be worth a fortune. Bournemouth midfielder Matt Ritchie hit two as the Cherries romped to an easy victory over Fulham . Striker Brett Pitman celebrates scoring his second goal of the game at Craven Cottage . Steve Cook (second left) is congratulated by his team-mates after rifling home the Cherries' fifth goal . Cherries manager Eddie Howe has guided Bournemouth back to the summit of the Champions table . Fulham (4-1-3-2): Bettinelli, Hoogland, Hutchinson, Bodurov, Amorebieta, Parker, Tunnicliffe, Kavanagh (Fofana, 72), Ruiz (Stafylidis, 72), Rodallega (Smith, 45), McCormack. Subs: Kiraly, Stafylidis, Voser, Woodrow, Burn. Scorer: Smith, 66 . Booked: Fofana . Sent off: Amorebieta . Bournemouth (4-4-2): Boruc, Francis, Elphick, Cook, Daniels, Ritchie (Stanislas, 86), Surman, Arter, Pugh (Smith, 81), Pitman, Wilson (Rantie, 77) Subs: Camp, MacDonald, Kermorgant, Ward. Scorers: Pitman 29, 61, Ritchie, 37, 61, Cook, 84. Attendance: 16, 317 . Referee: Andrew Madley (West Yorkshire) And yet it will be nothing compared to the kind of windfall that will head Bournemouth’s way if they somehow stay the course. Can they do it? Really? With their 12,000-capacity ground and 125-year history of never coming close? The assumption has long been that this club will slip away quietly. But it isn’t quite working out that way. They had their blip in the past few weeks, at one stage going five without a win. But with two straight wins, it is looking increasingly possible that Howe will be a top-flight manager next season. For most observers of this bright, English coach, that status has only ever been a matter of time in the coming. He has taken Bournemouth to this point from League Two and last night led an annihilation of a side not afraid to spend. Brett Pitman and Matt Ritchie shared four goals between them and Steve Cook scored a fifth but, truthfully, the rout could have been greater. Suddenly, Howe has to manage expectations of automatic promotion. He said: ‘The (Championship) lead has changed so many times. It is almost the tag no one wants. ‘Our best finish is 10th in 130-odd years of football, so to say it’s a failure if we don’t make top two, I don’t buy that.’ Bournemouth defender Tommy Elphick is late to slide in as Fulham frontman Ross McCormack shoots . Bryan Ruiz controls the ball and holds off the challenge of Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter . For Kit Symons, the only consolation was that Matt Smith briefly brought the score back to 3-1. The rest of the game, like Fulham’s season, was a misery. He said: ‘No one is under any illusions. Look at the table - we know where

Summary: Brett Pitman and Matt Ritchie both scored braces in Bournemouth win . Defender Steve Cook scored stunning strike to complete the victory . Fulham's Fernando Amorebieta sent off for foul on Callum Wilson .


Gareth Bale was berated as he left the Santiago Bernabeu after Real Madrid's 4-3 defeat by Schalke on Tuesday night, with fans caling him an 'a******e' and a 'prostitute' among other names. The Champions League holders made it through to the quarter-finals despite losing the seven-goal thriller, taking the last-16 tie 5-4 on aggregate. But Bale was the subject of boos again with the home faithful seemingly losing patience with the former Tottenham star, and, along with some of his Real team-mates, was met with a wall of noise as he left the parking garage in Madrid. Gareth Bale appeared to be abused by Real Madrid fans as he left the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night . Fans crowded around the parking garage following the 4-3 defeat by Schalke in the Champions League . One fan was heard yelling 'male prostitute Welshman' at the 25-year-old . Bale endured a frustrating evening on Tuesday night but Real still qualified for the quarter-finals . As he drove away, supporters appeared to abuse him, yelling: 'Son of b*****s! A******e! Gay!' before one said: 'Male prostitute Welshman.' Bale became the most expensive footballer in the world upon signing for the Galacticos in an Â£86million deal and was impressive in his first season, netting crucial goals in Copa del Rey and Champions League final victories. But as his second campaign has worn on, he has been labelled as a 'ball-hog' by sections of the Bernabeu crowd, with many voicing their anger when he doesn't pass to team-mate and Balon d'Or holder Cristiano Ronaldo. After the shock defeat on Tuesday night some supporters were waving white handkerchiefs in a form of protest, while Bale was criticsed after dragging a shot wide when in a good position in front of goal. Manchester United have been linked with a mega-swoop for the 25-year-old, though the Welshman insists he loves life in Madrid and will do anything to accomplish his dream. The Welsh winger looks to get the better of Manchester City loanee Matija Nastasic down the wing . Real Madrid fans were pictured waving handkerchiefs after the final whistle of the Championg League game . Iker Casillas and Sami Khedira were also met with insults from the supporters. Khedira, who is out of contract in the summer, was told by one fan to 'die' before being told to 'go to Schalke, dog.' Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals for Madrid and was Carlo Ancelotti's star performer against the Bundesliga side, but even he told reporters he won't be speaking to the media until the end of the season as his side's struggles continue. Television cameras captured a grim-looking Ronaldo shaking his head and apparently mouthing 'disgrace' to Karim Benzema shortly before the end of the game. Cristiano Roanldo scored twice as the Champions League holders advanced after winning 5-4 on aggregate .

Summary: Real Madrid were beaten 4-3 by Schalke in the Champions League . Holders still made it through to quarter-finals despite Bernabeu defeat . Gareth Bale subject of criticism outside the stadium after the game . Iker Casillas and Sami Khedira also targeted by supportersÂ . READ: What's gone wrong at Real Madrid? CLICK HERE for all the latest Real Madrid newsÂ .


A 'gay-bashing' murderer and a paedophile serving life sentences have tied the knot in Britain's first homosexual wedding in prison but will not be allowed to share a cell, jail bosses have said. Mikhail Ivan Gallatinov, 40, who was jailed in 1997 for what a judge labelled a ‘callous, chilling killing’, married fellow prisoner Marc Goodwin, 31, yesterday, it has been reported. Goodwin was the leader of a gang that roamed the streets of Blackpool looking for homosexuals to attack. He was jailed for life with a minimum of 18 years in 2007 after being found guilty of murdering Malcolm Benfold, 57, who was beaten to death. His trial heard that he and two friends had agreed to go ‘gay bashing’. Wed: Mikhail Ivan Gallatinov (right), 40, who was jailed in 1997 for what a judge labelled a ‘callous, chilling killing’, married fellow prisoner Marc Goodwin (left), 31, yesterday . According to reports, the 15-minute ceremony, during which the prisoners wore suits, was attended by four family members. Mr Benfold's sister, Wendy Bridge, from Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside has previously spoken out against the wedding. 'I don’t object to a prisoner having a wedding, but when its two murderers getting married to each other, that’s wrong,' she told the Liverpool Echo. 'Marriage should be something to aim for when they get out, to build a home and a new life with someone,' she added. It came at no cost to the public purse, a Prison Service spokesman said. 'We are very clear that if prisoners do get married, the taxpayer does not foot the bill for the ceremony and they are certainly not allowed to share a cell,' he added. It is believed that the couple had considered a civil partnership until a change in the law in March last year made homosexual marriage legal in Britain. Goodwin and Gallatinov – who strangled 28-year-old gay man Adrian Kaminsky – met while behind bars, according to the Daily Mirror. Gallatinov, of Manchester, who previously served a prison sentence for sexually abusing children, was jailed for a minimum of 20 years for the murder of Mr Kaminsky – meaning he could be eligible for parole in two years. The convicted murderers wed at HMP Full Sutton, Yorkshire (pictured) and was the first gay wedding in a British prison . There was a 15-minute chapel ceremony at HMP Full Sutton, Yorkshire, which was attended by four of their relatives, according to The Sun . He spoke to his victim on a gay chat line before luring him to his home. At the time of his sentencing, Judge Rhys Davies QC said the murder was ‘a cold-blooded, well planned, callous, chilling and apparently motiveless killing’. The case was particularly shocking because Gallatinov was under police surveillance at the time and had actually told an undercover detective that he intended to commit murder. Officers were positioned outside his house at the time of the killing and he photographed his victim with a camera that he had been lent by detectives. Mr Kaminsky’s body was later found nearly naked in

Summary: Mikhail Ivan Gallatinov, 40, married fellow prisoner Marc Goodwin, 31 . Goodwin found guilty of murdering Malcolm Benfold and jailed for life . Gallatinov jailed for minimum of 20 years for murdering Adrian Kaminsky . Ceremony took place at HMP Full Sutton, Yorkshire, it's been reported .


The conjoined twin girls born in Indonesia today were have a very rare condition which means they share a chest, abdomen and incredibly - a heart. Images have emerged showing the babies in a hospital bed in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Soetomo Hospital in Java. They fall under the most common type of conjoined twins known as 'thoracopagus' which means they are joined at the upper torso and have just one heart between them, making it 'nearly impossible' to separate them and save both babies. Specialists from the hospital where they were born helped carry out the separation of conjoined twins at another medical facility in South Sumatra in 2013. Connected: The twin girls (pictured) born in Java, Indonesia have a rare condition which means they are joined at the upper torso and share a single heart . Together for life: Babies who share a heart like the twin Indonesian girls (pictured) are 'nearly impossible' to separate successfully . The twins born today cannot be torn apart because they share vital organs but Soetomo Hospital has reportedly performed separation surgeries on 53 conjoined twins in the past. According to a Jakarta Post report, only two of those surgeries failed because of 'anatomy and heart abnormalities in the babies'. Conjoined twins occur about once in every 200,000 live births and their survival is 'anything but assured' according to the University of Maryland Medical Centre. It claims 40 to 60 per cent of conjoined twins arrive stillborn and tragically, about 35 per cent only survive for a single day. The are genetically rare and always the same sex because they develop from the same fertilised egg and share the same placenta. 'Twinning' occurs either when a woman releases two eggs instead of one or she produces an egg that divides after it has been fertilised. Although there are many different types, the most common form of conjoined twins is thoracopagus which means they are combined at the upper torso like the baby girls in Indonesia. These twins share a heart which - depending on how closely they are joined - makes it 'nearly impossible to separate them and save them both'. Risky procedure: Specialists from Soetomo Hospital where they were born have carried out 54 separation surgeries in the past . Dangerous condition: Conjoined twins occur about once in every 200,000 live births and their survival is 'anything but assured' according to the University of Maryland Medical Centre .

Summary: Twin girls born with rare condition which means they connect at the torso . Shared heart makes it 'nearly impossible' to separate them and save both . Images show them in the Neonatal Intensive Care unit in Soetomo Hospital . Specialists from Indonesian hospital have 'carried out over 50 separations'


Rachel Hollis, a married mother of three, was vacationing in Mexico this weekend when she decided to do something for all the moms out there: pose in her bikini on the beach, proudly flaunting her post-pregnancy body. Hollis, 32, a Los Angeles celebrity party planner and the founder of the lifestyle website The Chic Site, on Saturday shared the snapshot on the Facebook page for her business, accompanied by a strong message of empowerment. ‘I have stretch marks and I wear a bikini. I have a belly that's permanently flabby from carrying three giant babies and I wear a bikini. My belly button is saggy... (which is something I didn't even know was possible before!!) and I wear a bikini,’ she wrote in her brief manifesto. If you got it, flaunt it: Party planner and married mother of three Rachel Hollis, 32, became a viral sensation this weekend after she posted this bold bikini photo showing off her post-pregnancy body . Proud mom: Hollis has three sons, ages 2, 6 and 8, with her husband of 11 years, David (far left) On the run: Hollis said a week before her now-famous beach photo was taken, she had completed her first marathon (left), and she felt that she was at the peak of her form . ‘I wear a bikini because I'm proud of this body and every mark on it. Those marks prove that I was blessed enough to carry my babies and that flabby tummy means I worked hard to lose what weight I could. ‘I wear a bikini because the only man who's opinion matters knows what I went through to look this way. That same man says he's never seen anything sexier than my body, marks and all. ‘They aren't scars ladies, they're stripes and you've earned them. Flaunt that body with pride!' The reaction to Hollis’ inspiring post was almost instant: by Tuesday evening it has drawn more than 341,000 'likes' and more than 10,000 comments, many of them from fellow mothers thanking Hollis for taking a stand against body-shaming and speaking out on their behalf. In an interview with Yahoo Parenting, Hollis explained that she was vacationing with her husband of 11 years, David, in Cancun when she asked him to take a picture of her in a two-piece orange and blue monogrammed swimsuit. When she took a look at the resulting image, Hollis said she noticed the stretch marks on her stomach and released that she has never seen such a candid snapshot on social media. 'So I thought, "I'll just post this for the moms,"' she recalled. No more shame: The 32-year-old married mother of three said she decided to share her bikini photo to give confidence to other moms . Battle of the bulge: The Oklahoma native said she has been struggling with weight her entire life . Family matters: When Hollis became pregnant with her first child, she packed on 45lbs, which she was unable to lose by her second pregnancy . Before long, comments and 'likes' began pouring in, leaving Hollis feeling

Summary: Rachel Hollis, 32, a party planner from LA, took Internet by storm with her belly-bearing beach photo . Hollis' bikini snapshots taken on Cancun beach has racked up more than 340,000 'likes' on Facebook .


It was on December 21 – the day Liverpool began their unbeaten run – that a bloke dressed as Jesus Christ held a sign at Anfield that read: 'Brendan, I've got your back!' Yet divine intervention has nothing to do with it. It is Brendan Rodgers that has resurrected Liverpool by throwing out the old system and implementing the new. Tactics in football can be as precarious as a game of rock, paper, scissors. Nothing is guaranteed, and there is always a risk, but Liverpool have found a way to expose others and not themselves. A man dressed as Jesus Christ was spotted at Anfield during Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Arsenal in December . Liverpool's unbeaten run in the Premier League began on December 21 at Anfield in a 2-2 draw with Arsenal . Liverpool's bandaged-up defender Martin Skrtel (right) celebrates scoring against Arsenal as the run began . The turning point was at Old Trafford on December 14 when Rodgers finally released his grasp on 4-2-3-1. They lost 3-0 in their 3-4-3 experiment, but that by no means tells the story. Just 25 seconds separated the excellent David de Gea's save from Raheem Sterling at one end, and Wayne Rooney's opening goal for Manchester United at the other. Mike Mullarkey, the linesman, failed to recognise Juan Mata was more than a yard offside when he made it two. A defensive error by Dejan Lovren created the third. Liverpool were torn apart by preventable goals. The visitors got into scoring positions more frequently, having 19 shots to Manchester United's 11, but lacked a cutting edge. At least they weren't as cramped as they were against Basle the week before (shown below, left), where right-back Glen Johnson (No 2) drifted inside and Sterling (No 31) led the 4-2-3-1 formation. Dec 06 - Liverpool 0-0 Sunderland - 4-2-3-1 . Dec 09 - Liverpool 1-1 Basle - 4-2-3-1 . Dec 14 - Manchester United 3-0 Liverpool - 3-4-3 . Dec 17 - Bournemouth 1-3 Liverpool - 3-4-3 . Dec 21 - Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal - 3-4-3 . Dec 26 - Burnley 0-1 Liverpool - 3-4-3 . Liverpool played 4-2-3-1 against Basle on Dec 9 (left) with right-back Glen Johnson (No 2) drifting inside and Raheem Sterling (No 31) up front... but they switched to 3-4-3 against Manchester United on Dec 14 (right) Sterling sees his shot saved by Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea at Old Trafford on December 14 . It took just 25 seconds for United to go up the other end for Wayne Rooney to score the opener (pictured) United's Juan Mata was offside by more than a yard but the goal counted as the linesman failed to notice . Mata runs away in celebration while Brad Jones, having replaced Simon Mignolet, looks towards the linesman . Liverpool's average positions in their latest win against Burnley shows they still play 3-4-3 . Even though Liverpool were hit for three by Manchester United, they persisted with 3-4-3 in the next game against Bournemouth in the Capital One Cup quarter-final, and have done since.

Summary: Liverpool remain unbeaten in the Premier League since 3-0 loss at Old Trafford . Brendan Rodgers changed to a 3-4-3 formation from 4-2-3-1 in Manchester . The Liverpool manager has persisted with the new system since, and they have got 29 points since Christmas while Everton have 28 for the entire season . A Premier League table since Boxing Day puts Liverpool top ahead of Arsenal . Only Wolfsburg (2.67) have a better points-per-game average than Liverpool (2.56) in Europe's top five leagues in that time period . If Liverpool maintain their 2.56 average, their projected 77 points would have been enough to qualify for the Champions League in nine out of past 10 years . Liverpool face Blackburn Rovers on Sunday in the FA Cup quarter-final .


Leonardo Bonucci insists Mario Balotelli is still welcome in the Italy squad, despite the striker's poor form for Liverpool this season. Balotelli was not selected by Italy manager Antonio Conte for Saturday's Euro 2016 qualifier against Bulgaria and Tuesday's friendly against England. Juventus defender Bonucci is aware Balotelli is struggling on Merseyside but acknowledges the 24-year-old can benefit the current Italy squad; if he works hard for the team. Liverpool frontman Mario Balotelli was not selected in Italy's squad to face Bulgaria and England this week . Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci insists Balotelli is still welcome in the Italy squad . Bonucci told reporters: 'Mario is not in a good period of his career. However, he was an asset in the last European Championship. 'He's welcome in this team but he has to be part of our group. This team is devoted to hard work.' Balotelli joined Liverpool from Italian side AC Milan in the summer but has scored just once in the Premier League for Brendan Rodgers' side. The former Manchester City star has not featured for Italy since last summer's World Cup in Brazil. Balotelli shoots and scores during Italy's 2-1 victory over Germany in the semi-finals of Euro 2012 in Poland .

Summary: Mario Balotelli has not featured for Italy since last summer's World Cup . Leonardo Bonucci insists Balotelli is still welcome in the Italy squad . The striker has managed just one Premier League goal for Liverpool .


Sunderland owner Ellis Short will decide this week if he needs to sack Gus Poyet to keep the club in the Barclays Premier League. The Black Cats are one place and one point above the relegation zone following Saturday’s humiliating 4-0 home defeat against Aston Villa, in which fans attempted to storm the dugout and thousands more left before half-time. Poyet has vowed to fight on despite one win in 12 and no home goal in more than five hours. Gus Poyet cuts a lonely figure on Saturday as Sunderland are humiliated 4-0 by Aston Villa . Fans show their outrage at the Stadium of Light as the Black Cats slumped to a record of one win in 12 games . Striker Steven Fletcher (right) had his head in his hands as Sunderland crumbled against Aston Villa . However, Sportsmail understands that senior figures at the club, including sporting director Lee Congerton, have told Short that Poyet is the wrong man to take them forward. There is also concern at Poyet’s touchline behaviour - he was sent off against Hull and faces an FA charge for kicking the drinks bucket. Yet only last year he was hailed a hero after masterminding a dramatic relegation survival. Sportsmail looks at the reasons behind the disintegrating relationship. Senior club figures, including sporting director Lee Congerton, say Poyet is the wrong man to keep Sunderland in the Premier League . DUEL AT THE TOP . When Sunderland sporting director Lee Congerton set up a deal to bring in Atletico Madrid’s Toby Alderweireld in the summer, Poyet intervened and let the player’s agent know the defender would not figure if he signed. Poyet also blocked a move for Manchester City’s Micah Richards, another Congerton target. A source close to the club said: ‘The relationship between Poyet and Congerton is as bad as it can possibly be. Congerton is doing a good job and is respected within the game but fears his own reputation will be damaged if players he signs are then left on the bench by Poyet.’ Poyet blocked a move set up by Congerton for Atletico Madrid’s Toby Alderweireld, now at Southampton . Micah Richards was also a move that Poyet blocked- now he's at Fiorentina on loan from Manchester City . SLIM PICKINGS . Poyet insists he only chooses the team and that transfers are left to Congerton. The club hierarchy disagree and point to the arrival of Brighton pair Will Buckley and Liam Bridcutt, Uruguayan Sebastian Coates and Argentine Ricky Alvarez as players recruited on the say-so of the head coach. All four have failed to impress and have each started fewer than 10 league games this season. Then there is the £3million signing of Poyet addition Ignacio Scocco. The Argentine was one of the highest earners at the club but left after just six substitute appearances at a £1m loss. Liam Bridcutt (right), along with Will Buckley, Sebastian Coates and Ricky Alvarez, are players signed on the say-so of Poyet but who have disappointed... Not to mention the flop signing of Ignacio

Summary: Sunderland were humiliated 4-0 by Aston Villa on Saturday . Gus Poyet has vowed he'll fight on despite the Black Cats horror run . They have one win in 12 games and no home goals in over five hours . Poyet's signings have been a disaster and club figures are against him . West Ham's Sam Allardyce is top priority to replace Poyet next season .