At first glance The Fliers and Explorers Globe appears to be an ordinary antique, hidden in a small over-looked office in downtown Brooklyn, at the end of a nondescript hallway. On closer inspection, however, you will discover it is actually one of the world's most fascinating relics, celebrating the giddy heights of exploration and adventure. What makes the artefact precious is not its beauty or age, but for the inclusion of the inked signatures and routes of nearly every single famous explorer and aviator in modern history, from Sir Edmund Hillary, to Neil Armstong and Amelia Earhart. The American Geographical Society's Fliers and Explorers Globe: The signature of Amelia Earhart, the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, is prominently featured . The society acquired the 18-inch globe in 1929 as a gift from AGS president John H. Finley. He invited early heroes of exploration and aviation to draw their routes and sign their names . Hillary was immortalised on the spherical relic, along with more recently, Ann Bancroft, who was the first woman to successfully finish a number of arduous expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic . This 18-inch globe is hidden beneath a dark cloth in the headquarters of the American Geographical Society, the oldest established national geographical organisation in the US. The valuable tradition of the globe signing started in 1929, when the society president, and editor-in-chief of the New York Times, John H. Finley would personally go down to the Lower Manhattan docks to welcome returning adventurers. Explorers would ink their routes and names on the prized object, documenting their piece of history in the moment it happened. Among those commemorated is Amelia Earhart who set records becoming the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean in 1928, and was the first individual to fly over both the Atlantic and Pacific. Tragically the aviation pioneer mysteriously disappeared in 1937 as she was trying to circumnavigate the globe from the equator, and was legally declared dead in 1939. On May 20, 1927, pilot Charles Lindbergh embarked on the world's first solo non-stop flight from New York to Paris. Enduring a 33.5-hour crossing, the 25-year-old was victorious and received international stardom, and his route was marked onto the globe to document the achievement. Sadly tragedy stuck in 1932 when his 20-month-old son was kidnapped and tragically murdered in what was called, 'the Crime of the Century.' In the society's own words, the globe is 'a priceless and unique symbol of humanity's unquenchable drive to explore the universe.' A crowning glory of the AGS institution, the globe would not have always seemed as out of place. The society was created in 1851 following Sir John Franklin's disappearance on his Arctic mission. A group of like-minded explorers banded together to create a rescue mission, and thus, the AGS was born. New Zealand explorer, Sir Edmund Hillary, became the first climber to reach the summit of Mount Everest, (left), and Charles Lindberg who made the first solo transatlantic airplane flight in 1927, (right). Both explorers are featured on the

Summary: The Fliers and Explorers Globe holds signatures of 82 celebrated explorers . This unique artefact bears inked routes of their world changing adventures . It is hidden away in the small office of the American Geographical Society . Featured explorers include Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh .


Malaysia's transport minister on Thursday vowed to take stern action against an air traffic control supervisor if it is confirmed that he was asleep on the job when Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared a year ago. An interim investigation report last Sunday contained transcripts of conversations between air traffic controllers in the region and the airline that revealed confusion in the hours after the Boeing 777 dropped off radar with 239 people aboard while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. In one conversation four hours after the plane disappeared, a Kuala Lumpur air traffic controller told a Malaysia Airlines official that he would need to wake up his supervisor when pressed on the exact time of the last contact with the plane. The controller came on duty after the plane vanished. Malaysia's transport minister on Thursday vowed to take stern action against an air traffic control supervisor if it is confirmed that he was asleep on the job when Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared a year ago . Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai said his department viewed the matter seriously and was conducting an internal probe. 'The work is on rotation. ... If he is on a working shift, this is serious. We will definitely take action if there is any misconduct,' he told reporters. Liow said the ministry didn't investigate the matter earlier as they were waiting for Sunday's report by the independent safety investigation team. The ministry's probe will be 'very fast,' he added, without saying when it would be completed. An interim investigation report contained transcripts of conversations between air traffic controllers in the region and the airline that revealed confusion in the hours after the Boeing 777 dropped off radar. Pictured is the plane that's disappeared flying over Poland in February 2015 . Despite an exhaustive search in the southern Indian Ocean where the plane was believed to have crashed based on analyses of transmissions between the aircraft and a satellite, no trace of wreckage has been found. In late January, Malaysia's government formally declared the plane's disappearance an accident and said all those on board were presumed dead. The report Sunday also showed that the battery of the underwater locator beacon for the plane's data recorder had expired more than a year before the jet vanished March 8, 2014, because of a computer data error and went unnoticed by maintenance crews. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has said the hunt for the plane would continue even if searchers scouring a 60,000-square-kilometer (23,166-square-mile) swath of the seabed off Australia's west coast do not find it by May. Liow said a tripartite meeting involving ministers from Australia, Malaysia and China — where most of the passengers are from — would take place in Kuala Lumpur next month to discuss the next step. In late January, Malaysia's government formally declared the plane's disappearance an accident and said all those on board were presumed dead. Pictured is a screen at the departure hall of Kuala Lumpur airport .

Summary: Report reveals confusion in the hours after the Boeing 777 disappeared . After it vanished air traffic controller said his supervisor had been asleep . Battery of underwater locator beacon for the data recorder had expired . Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai said an urgent probe was under way .


All-rounder Chris Jordan has admitted his England team-mates have been left 'gutted' by their early World Cup exit. England have lost four of their five games, and have rarely been competitive, with Monday's 15-run defeat to Bangladesh sending them crashing out at the group stage. 'Everyone is gutted. Gutted for the fans that came over and the fans at home watching,' Jordan said. 'There was probably a bit of anger inside some people (in the dressing room after the game), thinking about every single moment in the game that could have affected it - could they have done something different? That's only natural.' England captain Eoin Morgan (left) talks to coach Peter Moores during Wednesday's nets session . England players huddle around Moores as they come in for fierce criticism for their World Cup performances . So premature has been England's demise that their hopes of qualification have ended even before their final group game against Afghanistan in Sydney on Friday. The match looms as a potential banana skin for a team low on confidence and who know that a long plane journey home will follow where the recriminations have already begun. 'Because of that result you want to get back on the horse quite quickly and try to put in a performance that rectifies what we did the other night,' Jordan said. 'That's the only way to deal with it at the minute. 'Friday is just an opportunity first of all to put that right and just put in a good performance for England.' England will be without all-rounders Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali after they were ruled out with injuries suffered against Bangladesh. Woakes left the Adelaide Oval with a protective boot on his left foot after first feeling the problem as he hit an unbeaten 42. Moeen suffered his problem while bowling and while he was able to continue on he will not play in Sydney. 'Scans (on Wednesday) revealed Chris Woakes has a left third metatarsal stress reaction and Moeen Ali has a left sided abdominal strain,' an England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) spokeswoman said. Moores throws down a ball during the nets session ahead of England's final game against Afghanistan . Chris Jordan was downbeat as he addressed the media the day after England's defeat by Bangladesh . 'Both players have been ruled out of the match against Afghanistan on Friday and will be reassessed when the team returns to the UK.' England are due to name their squad for the Test tour of the Caribbean on Tuesday and both players could now be in some doubt. That would come as a blow to coach Peter Moores, who will hope to take a full-strength to the West Indies as pressure mounts on his job following the World Cup debacle. ECB managing director Paul Downton has already confirmed a major review will be conducted into England's failings Down Under and he himself has come under some pressure to keep his job, while senior players such as James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Ian Bell might have reason to

Summary: England crashed out of World Cup after fourth defeat in five matches . Their fate was sealed after losing to Bangladesh by 15 runs on Monday . All-rounder Chris Jordan admitted the team have been left 'gutted' England complete their campaign against Afghanistan on Friday .


Ashley Judd just wanted to watch her University of Kentucky Wildcats play some basketball. Instead, the actress had to endure the advances of ESPN announcer Dick Vitale. Before Sunday's SEC Championship game between the Wildcats and Arkansas, Vitale was pictured leaning in to kiss Judd smack dab on the lips while she leaned away, her face in a tortured expression. Thankfully, the game wasn't all bad for Judd. The Wildcats went on to beat the Razorbacks 78-63, a good omen for their chances in the NCAA Tournament, which starts on Thursday. On Sunday, the NCAA Tournament bracket was announced. Kentucky is the favorite to win it all. Duke, Wisconsin and Villanova are the other No. 1 seeds. Too close: ESPN announcer Dick Vitale kissed actress Ashley Judd on the lips during Sunday's SEC Championship game between Kentucky and Arkansas . Judd spent most of her childhood in Kentucky, and attended the University of Kentucky where she majored in French and was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. The school is currently chasing history, trying to become the first undefeated champion in March Madness since Indiana in 1976. The Wildcats are seeded first overall in the tournament and tops in the Midwest Region, in search of six more wins for a perfect season. The other No. 1 seeds are Villanova in the East, Duke in the South and Wisconsin in the West. The Badgers (31-3) secured the first top seed in program history after overcoming an 11-point deficit Sunday against Michigan State to win 80-69 in overtime. The No. 2 seeds are Kansas in the Midwest, Virginia in the East, Gonzaga in the South and Arizona in the West. Alumna: Kentucky native Judd is an alumna of UK, where she majored in French and was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Pictured above again with Vitale at Sunday's game . Famous fan: Judd's Wildcats beat the Arkansas Razorbacks 78-63 on Sunday . The Wildcats will open Thursday against the winner of Tuesday's play-in game between No. 16 seeds Manhattan and Hampton. Another play-in game will match No. 11 seeds Boise State against Dayton, both of which were at-large bubble teams. Other teams that made it off the bubble included UCLA and Texas, both given No. 11 seeds and not forced to play in a play-in game. BYU and Mississippi also made it as No. 11 seeds and will meet in a play-in game. Colorado State, Temple, Old Dominion and Miami were among those left out. CSU and Temple both had RPIs more than 20 points better than Ole Miss. The Big 12 and Big Ten led the way by placing seven teams each in the bracket. March madness: the NCAA tournament starts Thursday. University of Kentucky, Villanova, the University of Wisconsin and Duke are the four top-seeded teams . Arkansas guard Michael Qualls (24) shoots as Kentucky forward Trey Lyles (41) and Kentucky forward Willie Cauley-Stein (15) look on during the second half of the NCAA college basketball Southeastern Conference tournament championship game, Sunday, March 15, 2015, in Nashville,

Summary: Picture was taken before Sunday's SEC championship game against Arkansas . Judd attended the University of Kentucky where she majored in French and was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority . NCAA Tournament seeding was announced on Sunday night . Kentucky, Duke, Wisconsin and Villanova given no. 1 seeds . Last undefeated team to win the championship was the Indiana Hoosiers in 1979 .


When reporter Lauren Vargas was sent to cover a bee swarm, she knew there was going to be a buzz about it. However when the ABC 15 correspondent arrived at the scene in Phoenix, she didn't realize she would be the one to get stung. The journalist was filming a segment for the Arizona station about a swarm of the insects which had caused a neighborhood to virtually lock down on Saturday when the pest got into her hair. Scroll down for video . Freaking out: Lauren Vargas for ABC 15 starts to squirm as a bee gets stuck in her hair while she is covering a swarm of the insects in Phoenix, Arizona . Assistance: A fire captain dealing with the infestation tries to remove the string merchant . Stung: However his efforts are in vain however as the reporter writhes away in pain . She freaked out, so a fire captain came to help her out. But, however hard she tried to get rid of the bee, it stung her scalp. Vargas starts screaming: 'It stung me' She said her initial reaction was pain, but when she started to edit the footage in her news van, she could only see the funny side of it. The story concerned a hive that had developed on the roof of a women's house while she and the other occupants were away. A neighbor called 911, prompting the emergency services to tell residents to stay inside. One person who was caught up in the swarm was reportedly stung eight times. In Utah, 1,000 bees terrorized baseball fans on Saturday. One man was said to have been stung between 200 and 300 times and is now recovering in hospital. Several other people were treated for stings at the scene. Lone Peak High School baseball coach Matt Bezzant told The Spectrum newspaper of St. George that the bees came from a dugout and players were chased by as many as 70 bees at one point. Fire crews doused the dugout area with a chemical foam to combat the bees. Reaction: Vargas said it was initially painful, but now sees the funny side of it . Story: The correspondent was sent to the neighborhood because a hive had developed on the roof of a house in Phoenix .

Summary: Lauren Vargas from ABC 15 was sent to cover the swarm of insects . Arrived at the scene in Phoenix and one got stuck in her hair . A local Arizona fire captain helped her out, but she still got stung .


A man who survived a suicide leap from the Golden Gate Bridge has told in detail how he was saved by a sea lion which kept him afloat until the coastguard arrived. Kevin Hines is now a global speaker on mental health issues and shared his remarkable story at a suicide prevention conference in New South Wales, Australia. Aged just 21, he was suffering from bipolar disorder and psychosis when he jumped from the San Francisco landmark on a chilly September day in 2000. Scroll down for video . Emotional: Mental health campaigner Kevin Hines told a conference yesterday how he survived a suicide attempt nearly 15 years ago - because a sea lion circled under him and kept him afloat until help arrived . Although he lived, Mr Hines almost lost his ability to walk and was saved only by 14 hours of surgery on his back. But immediately after the four-second fall there was another, more incredible miracle. He told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation: 'I guess you would call it a mammal began swimming beneath me and I'm thinking, "Oh man, a shark is about to devour me". 'I was on a show for suicide prevention and I mentioned that I thought there was this shark on this show and a man wrote into the show and he said, "Kevin, I'm so very glad you're alive, I was less than two feet away from you when you jumped". 'He said: "It haunted me until this day; it was no shark, it was a sea lion and the people above looking down believed it to be keeping you afloat until the coast guard brought a ride behind you."' Landmark: By a stroke of luck, a witness saw Mr Hines jump from the vast bridge and alerted the coastguard . Conference: Mr Hines spoke at the New South Wales Police Force Mental Health Intervention Team conference in Sydney, Australia. The force attended nearly 50,000 mental health incidents last year . With temperatures in the bay's waters as low as 12C, Mr Hines could have died of hypothermia had a witness not seen him jump and raised the alarm. Mr Hines said he never intended to tell his story because he was 'embarrassed', but changed his mind after a life-affirming talk to 120 students, many of whom had suicidal thoughts. Now he has written a book about his experience, Cracked, Not Broken, and appears at conferences all over the world. With medication and professional help he has managed to reduce his symptoms, including the voices in his head which told him to jump on that day 14 and a half years ago. 'The message is very very simple,' he told ABC. 'You don't have to die this way.' Mr Hines says he is one of just 34 survivors of falls from the Golden Gate Bridge, which rises high above the San Francisco Bay, and the only one to become a mental health campaigner. Population: Sea lions basking on piers in San Francisco. Mr Hines said the theory was perfectly plausible . He spoke

Summary: Kevin Hines jumped into San Francisco Bay in 2000 after hearing voices . Now a mental health speaker, he shared story at Australian conference . He had thought animal was a shark until bystander saw him speak on TV . Witness said it was sea lion - which circled below him, keeping him afloat .


President Barack Obama's most secretive and controversial adviser isn't going anywhere, despite six years of whisper campaigns and public derision offered up by Republicans. Valerie Jarrett, the onetime aide to then-Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, was introduced to Obama by a young staffer then named Michelle Robinson. In short order she had the future leader of the free world's future plans mapped out and underway. It doesn't help her public image that she was born in Iran, albeit to American parents. Or that she's unelected and has never faced the Senate confirmation process. But American presidents have broad discretion to appoint their own advisers, and Jarrett now says she'll 'stay until the lights go off.' POWER: During a July 2014 broadcast interview with NBC, Jarrett showed off her office – including a picture frame decorated with figurines bowing to her . OBAMA-WHISPERER: Jarrett is the president's closest adviser but has never faced an election or a Senate confirmation vote . The New York Times Magazine interviewed Jarrett for a feature published on Friday, hearing her say that her relationship to Obama is nothing like the famously cozy one between former President George W. Bush and Vice Presdient Dick Cheney. 'Please don't say that. Stop right there,' she insisted. 'The president listens to people who have interesting things to say – that could be the most junior person on the staff or it could be a senior adviser or it could be a person who whispers something to him across a rope line.' There's nothing new about close advisers in the White House, not even with the spacious West Wing office Jarrett has occupied since 2009. George W. Bush had Karen Hughes. Bill Clinton had Bruce Lindsey. Ronald Reagan had Michael Deaver. Thomas Jefferson had James Madison. 'NIGHT-STALKER': Jarrett has access to both the West Wing and the upstairs presidential residence, drawing resentment from other senior staff . But a Republican congressional staffer who requested anonymity spoke frankly about Jarrett on Friday, telling Daily Mail Online that she 'is clearly Obama's Rasputin, subtlely steering the ship of state.' 'Valerie Jarrett has the kind of influence on the federal government that the Constitution was designed to prevent,' the staffer said. The New Republic once reported on quiet discussions with an unnamed former Obama administration official who explained aides' resentment of her all-hours access status with the first family – a situation that has earned her the nickname 'the night stalker.' 'It’s pretty toxic,' the official said. 'She went to whatever meeting she wanted to go to – basically all of them – and then would go and whisper to the president. Or at least everyone believed she did. ... People don’t trust the process. They think she’s a spy.' Jarrett told the Times that having Obama's ear and knowing his instincts 'initially it probably made people a little uncomfortable,' but 'I think that has faded. I just want to do my job, and part of my job for the president is to be his friend.' 'WHATEVER MEETING SHE WANTED': Jarrett reportedly has carte blanche to

Summary: Valerie Jarrett helped launch the president's political career in Chicago is never far from the Obamas . A Republican congressional aide says she 'Obama's Rasputin, subtlely steering the ship of state' Seen as Obama's top domestic policy adviser, is often pictured closest to him and has a vote on cabinet appointments . Helped decide to send Attorney General Eric Holder to Ferguson, Missouri – in a conversation that Holder wasn't a part of .


Rare: Riad Al Qassas told customs the £2m statue from Libya was from Turkey and worth £100,000 . A judge took a day out of court yesterday to visit the British Museum. But it wasn’t for an Easter holiday jolly around the exhibits. It was to help him rule in the case of an ancient statue which is said to have be smuggled out of war-torn Libya. The trial centres on a businessman who claimed in paper work that the treasure was a statue for home decoration. Experts, however say the Greek marble figure – which is thought to depict Persephone, goddess of the underworld – was looted from a world heritage site. While the man who had it delivered to a warehouse in West London claimed it was about 100 years old and worth around £75,000, they say it is worth £2million and dates from the third to first centuries BC. They claim it was intended for the lucrative private market in classical antiquities. Yesterday District Judge John Zani – accompanied by a gaggle of barristers and solicitors – went to inspect the statue at the British Museum, where it is being safeguarded in a basement till the conclusion of the case. Although the press were barred from the viewing, a video of it was later played in court which showed the judge circling the statue as marks were pointed out to him. He was told stains and other evidence meant it was ‘definitely’ excavated illegally from the ancient Greek colony of Cyrene – once known as the Athens of Africa. It is said to have been smuggled out of Libya via Dubai in 2011 before being discovered by UK customs officials two years later. Libya has been plagued by looting and cultural vandalism since the fall of Colonel Gaddaffi in 2011, with the resulting power vacuum effectively ending the state-sponsored preservation of the country’s multiple Greek and Roman sites. The sculpture is said to have originally served as a grave marker and displays unusual iconography including snake-like bracelets and a doll-type figurine. Jordanian national Riad Al Qassas – who is not in court – is accused of falsifying paperwork after he told customs that the sculpture came from Turkey. Dr Peter Higgs, curator of Greek sculpture at the museum, told the judge the statue was in ‘the top ten’ of its class. Caught in a lie: Experts at the British Museum, pictured, say the statue is worth £2million and dates from the third to first centuries BC . He said: ‘I believe the statue was definitely made in Libya, in Cyrenaica’, adding it was extremely rare. He added that his valuation of £2million had been made on 2011 prices, but said there were no directly comparable examples from auction house records. Andrew Bird, for HMRC, told Westminster Magistrates’ Court that academics had decided ‘on the balance of probabilities, this statue had been unlawfully excavated from a UNESCO world heritage site’. He said documents suggested Al Qassas had only a marginal role in the export, placing the blame with Hassan Fazeli,

Summary: Marble statue is said to have been looted from a site in Libya . Experts say it is worth £2m and dates from third to first centuries BC . Riad Al Qassas told customs it was a statue for 'home decoration'


Match of the Day commentator Jonathan Pearce got more than he bargained for at the Emirates on Sunday afternoon, when a rogue sprinkler soaked him ahead of kick-off. The 55-year-old BBC stalwart was preparing to present a piece to camera ahead of Arsenal's match with Everton, but got caught short when a sprinkler was turned on just seconds before he went on air. 'You could have told us', Pearce can be heard saying after he jumped out of shot - and out of reach of the water - but he appeared to take it in good spirits when he explained the reason for his soaking on air minutes later. Jonathan Pearce prepares to go on air to talk about Arsenal's game with Everton at the Emirates Stadium . Pearce is caught short when a sprinkler is turned on behind him and he gets a soaking . Pearce later laughed off the incident when he eventually made it onto air, saying it was 'very funny' 'Just as we were getting ready to do this piece,' Pearce explained, 'go on, have a laugh, have a laugh... the sprinkler came on behind me, and I'm absolutely drenched. So yeah, very funny, this Sunday lunchtime.' Pearce was at the Emirates to see Arsenal attempt to take three points against Everton, a result which would see them go third in the Premier League table, ahead of Manchester United. Louis van Gaal's side beat Sunderland 2-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday to go above the Gunners, but Arsenal could recapture third place with a win.

Summary: Jonathan Pearce was at the Emirates to commentate for Match of the Day . The 55-year-old was preparing a piece to camera when a sprinkler came on . Pearce was soaked and ran out of shot, saying 'you could have told us' He took it in good spirits, later laughing off the incident on air .


Arsene Wenger has chosen Martin Keown's confrontation with Ruud van Nistelrooy as his most memorable moment in Arsenal's rivalry with Manchester United - and admitted he doesn't know where his FA Cup-winners medals are. Arsenal and United have had plenty of heated battles with Wenger referencing the infamous 'Battle of Old Trafford' incident as the one that stands out. Speaking to Sportsmail columnist Keown on BBC Radio 5 Live, Wenger recalled the defender's confrontation with Van Nistelrooy following the United striker's penalty miss in September 2003. Martin Keown confronts Ruud van Nistelrooy following the United striker's missed penalty in September 2003 . Keown screams at Van Nistelrooy following his last-minute spot kick miss during the 'Battle of Old Trafford' Arsene Wenger told Keown that the incident was his most memorable from Arsenal's encounters with United . 'The most memorable? You were involved in it,' Wenger said jokingly to Keown. 'Of course that famous incident with the penalty with Van Nistelrooy.' As Arsenal gear up for their FA Cup sixth round tie against Manchester United next Monday, Wenger insists he is as hungry as ever for success. Arsenal and United have enjoyed an intense rivalry in the cup down the years and are only separated by a point in the Barclays Premier League. Ahead of Monday's clash, Wenger admitted he didn't know where his FA Cup medals from previous successes were. 'Medals, I don't even know where there are,' said Wenger. 'That tells you that I don't look back. The human side of the game is more important to me as opposed to the medals. 'I prefer a box of memories. In this job, you have a big influence in people's lives, they have a big influence in your life as well. 'At the top top level, these are special people - that remains longer with you than the medal, it's not the only thing that matters. 'You want to think you can have a positive influence on people lives, the club and the style of play.' Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger oversees training at the club's base in Colney on Monday . Wenger will attempt to outwit United manager Louis van Gaal, who has been criticised recently, but the Frenchman reserved special praise for the Dutchman. 'I think he's a great manager,' said Wenger. 'If you look at what he's done in his career, its incredible. He's stabilised the club. They've only lost two in 18 games. The job is more demanding now. Every game now is a trial where you judged before and after.' Arsenal's intense rivalry with United was defined for years by Wenger's clashes with Sir Alex Ferguson. 'I'm much happier to see him now than before,' Wenger added. 'In the end, it became more peaceful and respectful. He was not always objective defending his time, nor was I. 'Today, we are happy to have a good dinner or good glass of wine and just talk about football.' Mathieu Flamini (left) and Olivier Giroud celebrate with the FA Cup following Arsenal's 3-2 victory against Hull . Wenger admits that he

Summary: Arsenal face Manchester United in the FA Cup sixth round on Monday . Arsene Wenger admits he doesn't know where his FA Cup medals are . Wenger cites Martin Keown's confrontation with Ruud van Nistelrooy in the 'Battle of Old Trafford' as his most memorable moment from the rivaly .


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday there would be no Palestinian state if he were reelected, in a last-ditch effort to woo right-wing voters on the eve of a general election. Polling stations opened today for Israel's second snap general election in three years in a ballot experts agree is likely to be a referendum on the Netanyahu years. With his rightwing Likud trailing the centre-left Zionist Union in the latest opinion polls, Netanyahu said that if his rivals were elected security would be compromised and they would give up total Israeli control over Jerusalem. Scroll down for video . Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday there would be no Palestinian state if he were reelected. He's pictured here giving a statement to the press during his visit on Monday to Har Homa, an Israeli settlement neighbourhood in annexed east Jerusalem . Support: Norris in his YouTube video . Netanyahu received a boost to his campaign from martial arts movie star Chuck Norris, who said that his re-election is crucial for the safety of Israel. In a short YouTube video called Please Vote For Prime Minister Netanyahu, Norris said: 'I watched Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech before Congress, and I saw a man who loves his country with all his heart and soul. I also saw a strong leader that is absolutely crucial for the safety of the Israeli people. 'I have done three movies in Israel – 'Delta Force' being my favorite – and I formed many friendships while there. You have an incredible country, and we want to keep it that way. 'That's why it is so important that you keep a leader who has the courage and vision to stand up against the evil forces that are threatening not only Israel but also the United States. You see, we the American people need Prime Minister Netanyahu as much as you do. Weak leadership can destroy your country and then the evil forces can concentrate on America, too. 'So I ask you, please, for the sake of Israel and the whole Middle East, vote for Prime Minister Netanyahu on Election Day. 'And as far as those in the U.S. and the rest of the world, in this season of Easter, it's good to remember what the Hebrew Scriptures say about Israel and those who support her: 'Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you' (Psalm 122:1).' 'We will continue to build to fortify Jerusalem so its division will not be possible and it will remain united forever,' he said on a tour of Har Homa, a settlement neighbourhood of annexed east Jerusalem. Netanyahu, who is seeking a third consecutive term, vowed he would never allow the Palestinians to establish a capital in the city's eastern sector and pledged to build 'thousands' of settler homes. The Palestinians want east Jerusalem as capital of their future state, and continued settlement building has incensed the international community, which sees it as an obstacle to peace. Throughout his campaign, Netanyahu has repeatedly accused Zionist Union leaders Isaac Herzog and

Summary: Polling stations opened today for Israel's second snap general election . Experts agree it's likely to be a referendum on the Netanyahu years . The Palestinians want east Jerusalem as capital of their future state . Netanyahu vowed he would never let the Palestinians establish this . Chuck Norris backs Netanyahu with short speech released on YouTube . Israeli election officials said 26.5% of eligible voters had voted by midday .


They are the haunting, hooded figures, who walk the streets of Spain's towns and villages during the last week of Lent. And these penitents, in their white robes and heavy hoods, were no different as they took part in the annual commemoration of the Passion of Jesus Christ, a mesmerising week-long celebration throughout the country. In Zamora, in the region of Castile and Leon, penitents from 'Cristo de la Buena Muerte' or 'Good Dead Christ' brotherhood carry a Jesus Christ figure as they take part in a haunting night time procession. Scroll down for video . The 'Cristo de la Buena Muerte' brotherhood carries a depiction of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ during a procession in Zamora, Spain . During the emotional festival, penitents from several religious brotherhoods take part in processions, carrying life-size effigies of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary through cobblestone city streets, accompanied by dramatic drum beats and mournful music. Also known as Semana Santa, during the week-long celebrations, participants wear gowns and conical hoods - a tradition that was meant to maintain their anonymity - during their hauntingly beautiful penance processions. Although the most-visited city during the Catholic celebration is Seville, in Andalucia, Zamora, in the north-west of the country, is also well known for its 16 religious brotherhoods and fraternities. In 1986, Holy Week in Zamora was declared a tourist interest of Spain and visitors continue to descend on the city in the lead-up to Easter, particularly to line the streets to view the scheduled processions. The fraternities weave their way through the city streets from early morning until late into the night. The 'Good Dead Christ' brotherhood take part in one of hundreds of Easter Holy Week processions on Tuesday, March 31 . Brothers from the 'Cristo de la Buena Muerte' fraternity turn off their torches as they walk barefoot through the streets of Zamora . Visitors and locals watch from balconies as the procession weaves its way through the cobblestone streets . Clad in heavy robes, the penitents carry large effigies of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary as mournful music sounds behind them . Each confradia (or religious brotherhood) is represented by different coloured robes and masks, designed to protect anonymity . Each confradia (or brotherhood) is represented by different coloured robes and masks. In Seville, there are more than 50 church brotherhoods, some of which date as far back as the 13th century, while in Zamora, some documented references to celebration can be traced back to 1279. The first cofradia founded is believed to be La Santa Vera Cruz or True Cross, which dates back to the 14th century, though most brotherhoods as we know them today were created in the 20th century. Another brotherhood, the 'Jesus en su Tercera Caida' group, lead their children through the streets of Zamora on March 30 . In Zamora, the traditions date back as far as 1279, with the founding of the first cofradia: La Santa Vera Cruz or True Cross . In Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, in the southwest of the country, the

Summary: The last week of Lent marks the annual commemoration of the Passion of Jesus Christ in many Spanish cities . Easter Holy Week begins on the Sunday before Easter (Palm Sunday) and continues through to Easter Sunday . For the festival, penitents from several Catholic brotherhoods take part in haunting processions in the city streets .


Stephen Quinn has warned the Republic of Ireland not to be fooled into believing they only have to shackle lethal striker Robert Lewandowski to get the better of Poland. The Republic entertain the Group D leaders at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday evening looking for a victory which would take them level with the Poles and get their campaign back on track after November's 1-0 defeat in Scotland. However, Martin O'Neill has left his players in little doubt that preventing Lewandowski from doing what he does best is only one of the missions in which they must succeed if they are to prosper, with Arkadiusz Milik and Sebastian Mila also representing significant threats. Stephen Quinn (left) believes the Republic of Ireland musn't concentrate solely on Robert Lewandowski . Quinn said: 'I don't think we need to say too much about Lewandowski because we know exactly how much of a threat he is. But hopefully we can keep him quiet at the weekend. 'But they are strong all over. They are plying their trades throughout the European leagues and they have got a top striker in Lewandowski up front, so we all know how good they are. 'Poland are a strong side. We have watched a lot of videos on them throughout the week already. The manager doesn't want to leave any stone unturned going into it for set-pieces, et cetera. 'We know how strong they are and we have done our homework, so hopefully we can deal with that on Sunday. Lewandowski has four goals to his name in as many games during the Euro 2016 qualfying campaign to date . 'We can't dwell on how good they are, we have got to look at our own qualities and try to apply them in the game on Sunday and get those three points that we really want. We have got our own pace down the flanks as well, so hopefully we can counteract that.' Lewandowski has four goals to his name in as many games during the campaign to date, although they all came in Poland's 7-0 drubbing of minnows Gibraltar in Faro in September, and it was Milik and Mila who were on target to defeat world champions Germany in Warsaw the following month. Ireland compounded the Germans' woes three days later when they emerged from their trip to Gelsenkirchen with a 1-1 draw, courtesy of John O'Shea's injury-time equaliser, although their hopes of securing one of the two automatic qualification berths were dented by the reverse in Glasgow. That left the Republic, the Scots and Joachim Low's men locked together on seven points, three adrift of Poland, although Quinn is confident there will be no hangover from the disappointment at Celtic Park. Quinn and James McClean (right) in action during a Republic of Ireland training session on Monday . John O'Shea (left) celebrates scoring an injury-time equaliser against Germany in October, 2014 . He said: 'No, I don't think so. Obviously, we were disappointed with the result, but we can't dwell on that. 'It was a close game, it wasn't

Summary: Stephen Quinn believes the Republic of Ireland mustn't focus solely on stopping Robert Lewandowski . Quinn insists his team-mates know Poland are strong 'all over the pitch' Martin O'Neill's side face Euro 2016 qualifier against Poland on Sunday .


Dull train journeys have become a thing of the past in one Chinese city where carriages have been decorated with intricate 3D designs for a very unusual reason. The stunning art in the carriages on the Hangzhou Subway line in the city of Hangzhou in east China's Zhejiang Province was actually advertising sanitary towels, according to The People's Daily Online. Photographs of the beautifully decorated carriages were shared widely on social media and the PR stunt, which coincided with International Women's Day, won praise from commuters. PR stunt: The stunning art in the carriages on the Hangzhou Subway line in the city of Hangzhou in east China's Zhejiang Province was part of an advertising campaign . Rainforest: One of the carriages on the Hangzhou Subway line has been made to look like a rainforest with green designs on the floor, walls and ceiling . Psychedelic: Each of the carriages contained different images, ranging from traditional blossom trees to more psychedelic designs . Tao Chin, a spokesman for the underground line, said: 'We wanted to make the experience of travelling on carriages more enjoyable, and so the 3D effect covering various subjects was introduced with a good reaction from our customers. 'We make sure that the decorations cover not just the walls but also the windows, doors and roofs to maximise the effect.' There were five different themes used, including an amusement park, European castles and a fairy tale world. Passenger Sying Tsao told local media: 'I didn't see them advertising things and then suddenly when I turned up for work one morning I saw that the carriages had this great new 3D designs. 'They were very realistic, I saw one child nervous about stepping on a 3D floor. 'I have seen three or four different designs, I like the cherry blossom best because I haven't seen any so far this year, and it was really nice and calming, not just for me but for everyone on the tube I think.' Mr Li, manager at the care products company's head office, said using 3D adverts in the carriages not only promoted their products, it also encouraged the 'heads-down generation' to look up and enjoy the scenes around them. But while the colourful designs were appreciated by commuters, most had not realised the carriages were actually advertising sanitary towels. Some took to online message boards to express their shock that they had been surrounded by such adverts. 'We make sure that the decorations cover not just the walls but also the windows, doors and roofs to maximise the effect,' Tao Chin, a spokesman for the underground line, said . Photographs of the beautifully decorated carriages were shared widely on social media and the PR stunt, which coincided with International Women's Day, won praise from commuters . Mr Li, manager at the women's care products company's head office, said using 3D adverts encouraged the 'heads-down generation' to look up and enjoy the scenes around them .

Summary: In the city of Hangzhou in east China's Zhejiang Province carriages have been decorated with intricate 3D designs . Art on the Hangzhou Subway line was advertising sanitary towels and coincided with International Women's Day . Photographs of the beautiful carriages were shared widely on social media and were very popular with commuters .


Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke could consider asking Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard to speak to the European side ahead of their bid for an unprecedented fourth straight victory at Hazeltine. Clarke's predecessor Paul McGinley arranged for former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson to address his team at Gleneagles last year, with the home side going on to claim a five-point win. And Liverpool fan Clarke would not rule out the possibility of using Gerrard in the same way, despite the latter's shocking red card less than a minute after coming on at half-time against Manchester United on Sunday. Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke could ask Steven Gerrard to give a speech to his Europe side . Gerrard (centre) was sent off less than a minute after coming on against Manchester United on Sunday . Ryder Cup captain Clarke (second right) wants to follow the example of predecessor Paul McGinley . 'LA is not that close to Minnesota so we will see,' Clarke joked in reference to Gerrard's upcoming move to Los Angeles Galaxy. 'Paul (McGinley) obviously got a lot of help and advice from a lot of different people who have been in that position of managing people and looking after people and I will be the same. 'There are a few people that I am thinking about. We'll see. He (Gerrard) is a real legend. If I were to do something like that, he would be someone I would consider.' McGinley famously left no stone unturned in his pursuit of victory at Gleneagles, even making sure the fish in the team room were of European colours. Players celebrate with former captain McGinley (centre) after winning the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles last year . Clarke will be hoping to lead Europe to a fourth straight Ryder Cup victory at Hazeltine in 2015 . 'I might have to find blue and yellow fish in America as well,' Clarke added. 'I suffer a bit from OCD as well so I'm sure I'll be doing the same sort of thing. 'The attention to detail shows the players that you care and you are thinking hard about the whole thing. You will never be perfect but you can certainly try for that. The commitments and responsibilities have increased but the bottom line is that I'm there to help the players.'

Summary: Darren Clarke will captain Europe at the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine . Clarke would not rule out asking Steven Gerrard to address his team . Paul McGinley had Sir Alex Ferguson talk to his side at Gleneagles .


England reject David Strettle crossed for Saracens as they kept alive their hopes of a domestic and European treble with a 24-20 win over Northampton. The wing, constantly overlooked by Stuart Lancaster, raced over for a fine first-half try as the hosts reached the LV Cup Final. The win was extra sweet for Mark McCall’s men, who fought back from a 13-5 half-time deficit to avenge last year’s defeat by Saints at the same stage. They also lost to them in the Premiership Final. David Strettle races away from two Northampton defender to score a well-taken try . Strettle said: ‘It’s a massive win. Saints have had the better of the results between the two sides of late but this was our day. ‘We just went for it in the second half and got on top of them. But we now need to go on and win the Final.’ In the first hafl Northampton had been totally dominant and looked in control of the match, building up a 13-5 half-time lead. However the home side, aided by the wind, launched a rally to run out narrow winners and so deprive Saints of a final appearance on their home ground. Northampton selected a strong pack with Alex Corbisiero, Samu Manoa and Sam Dickinson all included. Mike Haywood was at hooker for his 100th appearance for the Saints whilst flanker Jon Fisher returned after being out with an injury since November. The former England winger touches down in the corner as Saracens reached the LV Cup Final . Saints began strongly and took an early lead. Sam Olver first made a hash of a drop goal attempt but he was on target with a penalty after six minutes. The visitors should have extended that lead but blew a golden opportunity for the first try. A neat break from Kahn Fotuali'i was carried on by Dom Waldouck but when the ball was recycled, Jamie Elliott knocked on with the line in sight. Saints continued to dominate the opening quarter with the home side unable to get out of their own half and they were rewarded when Olver fired over his second penalty with an excellent touchline kick. Eventually Saracens secured some possession to get a platform into the match. Marcelo Bosch made a strong run to put the visitors' defence on the back foot before the centre was again involved when his skilfully timed pass sent Strettle through a large gap through for the opening try of the game. Sam Olver had scored the first try of the game for the Saints but Saracens stormed back to make the final . George Kruis came on for Saracens replacing the injured Hayden Smith before Saints resumed control of the match. Fotuali'i again unlocked the defence to send Olver over for the try, which the outside half converted. When Northampton surprisingly lost a scrum on half-way, Itoje burst away and looked a likely score but he was overhauled by Dickinson, who pulled off a superb cover tackle to keep his side 13-5 ahead at the interval. Within

Summary: Northampton had led 13-5 had half time but Saracens fight back . Saracens wing David Strettle scores excellent try in win . Saints won at same stage last year, but Sarries treble hopes stay alive . Saracens will now play Leicester or Exeter in LV Cup Final .


Borussia Dortmund had to settle for a point after they were held to a second successive Bundesliga draw at home to Cologne on Saturday. A win would have sent Jurgen Klopp’s side just one point behind ninth placed Werder Bremen, but they were unable to take advantage against a resolute Cologne. Cologne won their first came since January last weekend and they followed it up with a strong performance against a resurgent Dortmund. Ilkay Guendogan battles for the ball with Yuya Osako during the Borussia Dortmund and Cologne game . Dortmund's striker Marco Reus vies for the ball during the match against Cologne . It had looked like it was going to be an action packed Bundesliga battle as Brazilian Deyverson beat the hosts’ defence before failing to capitalise on his chance. Moments later Dortmund had the chance to punish Cologne’s inability to take their chances but failed themselves as defender Neven Subotic headed over. However, that was the end of the action as the visitors installed a deep defensive line as Klopp’s side began to try and probe their opposition. Kevin Kamp of Dortmund battles for the ball with Slawomir Peszko at at Signal Iduna Park . Dortmund's head coach Juergen Klopp reacts during the German first division Bundesliga clash . Dortmund’s inability to break down a stubborn Cologne defence was not helped when Henrikh Mkhitaryan suffered what looked to be a painful injury. He was replaced by Jakub Blaszczykowski on the hour mark and is now a doubt for the Champions League clash with Juventus later this week. Blaszczykowski himself failed to find the key to unlock the Cologne defence and Klopp’s side were forced to settle for a second successive Bundesliga draw.

Summary: Jurgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund failed to break down stubborn Cologne . Relegation threatened visitors stayed strong as hosts looked to prevail . Dortmund missed the chance to close gap on ninth placed Werder Bremen . Klopp's side face Juventus in the Champions League later this week .


One hockey player literally had his eye glued to the ball in a NHL game last night. Video footage caught the moment the puck flew towards Patrik Nemeth of the Dallas Stars and wedged under his visor. The 23-year-old slid back towards the barrier at the American Airlines Center in Texas before pulling his glove off to remove the hard rubber disk from his helmet. Freak accident: One hockey player literally had his eye glued to the ball in a NHL game last night . Caught on camera: Video footage caught the moment the puck flew towards Patrik Nemeth of the Dallas Stars and wedged under his visor . A Fox Sports commentator likened 6ft 3in Nemeth to a 'pirate' with a patch over his eye. Once the defenseman pulled the puck away he cracked a smile signaling he was okay. However, his eye did appear to be slightly bruised. Spectators were seen looking on at the scene with speechless expressions planted on their faces. The one-in-a-million shot was delivered by Calgary Flames forward, Jiri Hudler. There was more bad luck flying Nemeth's way, as the Dallas Stars ended up losing to the opposition 3-5. Still standing: The 23-year-old slid back towards the barrier at the American Airlines Center in Texas before pulling his glove off to remove the hard rubber disk from his helmet . Lookalike: A Fox Sports commentator likened 6ft 3in Nemeth to a 'pirate' with a patch over his eye . Lucky escape: Once the athlete pulled the puck away he cracked a smile signaling he was okay .

Summary: The puck flew towards Patrik Nemeth and wedged under his visor . Once the athlete pulled the disk away, he smiled to signal he was okay . However, his eye did appear to be slightly bruised .


Conwoman Juliette D'Souza persuaded vulnerable victims to hand over £5million as she claimed to be a witchdoctor who could heal their loved ones . A bogus witchdoctor believed to be Britain's most prolific conwoman after she stole £5million from vulnerable victims she duped, said she is penniless and unable to pay them back. Juliette D'Souza, 59, was jailed for ten years after she persuaded 11 vulnerable victims to hand over huge 'sacrifice payments' to cure terminal illnesses, help disabilities and for fertility treatment. D'Souza, acting 'out of pure greed', would tell them that their loved-ones 'would die' unless they paid her and spent the cash on designer goods and a celebrity lifestyle in her four flats, a confiscation hearing at Blackfriars Crown Court heard. But she now claims 'she has no assets whatsoever' in order to repay her victims. The fraudster posed as an intermediary to a ‘shaman’ - a mystic with contact with the spirit world - in the Amazon rainforest. She promised her victims that the cash they gave her would be hung from a 'magical tree' deep in the Amazonian rainforest by shamans 'Pa' and 'Oma', according to ancient healing rites. Police say the fake mystic was paid at least £1million in cash but probably made more than £5million from the criminal enterprise. She spent up to £1.5m on flights, antique furniture, Louis Vuitton handbags and rent on multiple flats in Hampstead, as well as a pet monkey later found it one of her homes. Maria Karaiskos, prosecuting, said that nine months after being jailed, D'Souza 'essentially disputes everything, including any benefit arising from the convictions'. She added: 'It is a blanket denial of everything.' The public gallery was packed with D'Souza's victims, including 83-year-old opera singer Sylvia Eaves, who was duped out of more than £256,000 after first employing D'Souza to cure her stomach problems. Solicitor-advocate Piers Kiss-Wilson said: 'Her case would be she has no assets whatsoever effectively.' Prosecutors believe D'Souza is in a position to repay more than £300,000 to her victims - after around £45,000 of jewellery, including Cartier watches and diamonds, were found at one of her four flats. The haul also included a vintage Rolex watch, made during World War Two. D'Souza is believed to have made £5million from her criminal enterprise spending the cash in designer stores . D'Souza (left) was jailed for the maximum 10 years and a search of her flat found an 'evil eye' hanging (right) Investigators also need to establish the value of a riverside bungalow in Suriname, South America, the court heard. D'Souza denies the tropical home belongs to her, despite a north London antique dealer recounting in a statement that she purchased 'wardrobes, dining tables and chests of drawers' to furnish the house. The conwoman has also accused Hampstead osteopath Keith Bender of stealing the valuable jewellery from her flat, having previously tried to blame the entire fraud on her former friend. Mr Bender was convinced by D'Souza to pay the rent on several of her flats, but forced his way into one of her properties

Summary: Juliette D'Souza posed as a bogus witchdoctor, preying on the vulnerable . She persuaded 11 victims to hand over sacrifice payments to cure relatives . D'Souza said sacrifices would help fertility problems and disabilities . She is believed to have conned wealthy intelligent victims out of £5million . Conwoman spent the cash on four London flats and designer handbags . D'Souza was jailed for 10 years after being found guilty of 23 fraud charges . But she claims she is penniless and has no money to repay her victims .


Diego Costa appears increasingly likely to be released by Spain after he was spared a trip to Madrid and had medical tests in London. Costa suffered yet another hamstring injury during Chelsea’s 3-2 win at Hull on Sunday, and was checked over by the Spanish FA on Monday. Spain boss Vicente del Bosque made plans for his absence by calling Juanmi, a 21-year-old striker from Malaga, into the squad for the Euro 2016 qualifier against Ukraine on Friday and next week’s friendly against Holland. Chelsea striker Diego Costa was forced off with a hamstring injury during the Blues' 3-2 win over Hull City . Costa (left) talks to manager Jose Mourinho before he is substituted at KC Stadium on Sunday . It will leave Costa free to focus on regaining full fitness for his club’s next game, against Stoke City on Sunday week. Jose Mourinho said club doctor Paco Biosca was against the idea of an operation but Costa may yet consider corrective surgery at the end of the season in an attempt to solve the hamstring problem which has nagged him for a year. Loic Remy, who came on for Costa at Hull and scored the winner, is not in the France squad and will have two weeks to convince Mourinho he deserves more game time. Didier Drogba did not travel to Hull but also expects to be available if Costa is not ready to face Stoke. ‘I know that Diego is the number one,’ said Remy. ‘But when the manager needs me, I give my best for him.’ Costa had scored Chelsea's second goal as they stormed into a 2-0 lead within 10 minutes on Sunday . Hull were able to draw level before half-time and when Costa was subbed off the scores were locked at 2-2 .

Summary: Spain play Ukraine in a Euro 2016 qualifier before a friendly against Holland . Diego Costa limped off with a hamstring injury against Hull on Sunday . The striker will undergo tests on the injury in London on Monday . Results will be made available to the national team's medical staff . CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news .


It is one of Cambodia's most popular tourist cities, where visitors flock to visit the nearby ruined temples of the Angkor region. But while foreign visitors stay in luxury hotels and splash out of escorted trips to discover the delights of 12th-century temple Angkor Wat, families work in a rubbish dump just 18.6 miles away for a meager £1 a day. And now the rubbish site itself has piqued the curiosity of tourists, who have added a morbid visit of the site to their tour itineraries, so they can snap photos with the children working to sort the rubbish. Sigen Rathy is 12 years old. She has worked at the site for a year and has seen many tour groups passing through the landfill site to photograph what they see . A Japanese tourist covers her mouth with her hands due to the strong smell caused by the mountains of toxic waste and decaying food . The desperate photos showing the hard life of adults and children living and working at the site were taken by Spanish filmmaker David Rengel, who visited the area to document child labour conditions in the country. But the director was further shocked when he saw groups of tourists visiting the rubbish site to see the locals at work, take photos of the children and hand out sweets. Anlong Pi is a huge wasteland, just outside the popular tourist hub of Siem Reap. Workers are the extensive rubbish dump breathe toxic fumes on a daily basis as they work and live at the site. Lia Neang Syer is 14 years old. She has worked at the dump for four years and had to give up her studies because she had no money to pay for books and extra lessons. She has two sisters and one younger brother. Their mother also works at the garbage dump. She does not like the job but she is forced because her family need the money to live . Viku Tupse is nine years old and has lived at the rubbish dump for two years. Among the rubbish found a broken face of Mickey, he told Rengel knows that it will entertain the tourists when he places it on his head. He does not understand why tourists visit the garbage dump where he works, but he likes the sweets that tourists give him . In recent years, the huge increase in Siem Reap's population - in part to deal with the influx of tourists - has caused an exponential increase in the amount of rubbish taken to the dump site - causing even worse conditions for workers. Local organisations have also noticed an increase in the number of tourists visiting to site out of curiosity, to photograph the poverty-stricken locals working to sort the rubbish. Rengel explained: 'I went to Siem Reap, where my colleague and friend Omar Havana, a freelance photographer for Getty images, had been developing a project over various years. He gave me the contacts I needed to enter the site. 'While I was taking photos to demonstrate the

Summary: Anlong Pi is situated just 18 miles form the popular tourist town of Siem Reap and the Angkor Wat temple . Around 200 people work at the toxic landfill site, including more than 50 children . Photographer David Rengel travelled to Cambodia to photograph child labour conditions across the country . The Spanish photographer was horrified to find tourists visiting the sump to take pictures of workers .


Saracens defeated defending champions Exeter 23-20 to claim the LV= Cup title at a sun-drenched Franklin's Gardens on Sunday. Rob Baxter's side could not follow up last season's success as they struggled to cope with a powerful Sarries outfit who were able to call upon the services of England internationals Alex Goode, George Kruis and David Strettle as well as Argentina centre Marcelo Bosch. Tries from Strettle (two) and Nick de Jager did the damage with Ben Spencer adding eight points from the boot. Maro Itoje (centre) lifts the LV= Cup title after Saracens beat Exeter 23-30 on Sunday . David Strettle led the way for Saracens with two tries against Exeter at Franklins Gardens . Strettle touches down his second try as for Saracens against Exeter in the final for his team . Exeter replied with a brace of tries from Max Bodilly with Ceri Sweeney kicking two penalties while replacement fly half Gareth Steenson kicked two conversions late on. Bodilly's early error handed Saracens an attacking scrum when the Exeter full back's long kick went dead in goal. The Sarries pack capitalised on their first set-piece and decimated the Chiefs pack allowing Ben Spencer to post the first points of the afternoon. The Chiefs responded immediately with winger Tom James making a scything run through the Sarries defence before he was hauled down inches short of the line. Sireli Naqelevuki, Jerry Sexton and Ben White carried on the attack before Brett Sturgess was held up over the line. Their efforts did not go unrewarded, however, as Sweeney kicked a three-pointer to level up the scores. Sarries were dealt a big blow just before the break when Spencer was sent the sin-bin for failing to roll away at the ruck following a powerful break from powerful Chiefs centre Hughes. Sweeney made no mistake from the tee to give his side a deserved lead heading into the break. Sarries began the second half a man down but it was the Chiefs who found themselves under pressure as Strettle intercepted White's wayward past to sprint over for the opening try of the game. Goode, who had replaced winger Mike Ellery late in the first half, could not add the extras from the touchline. Strettle soon has his second try as the Sarries winger pounced on Spencer's perfectly-weighted kick to touch down in the left corner. Goode failed with the extras once more but it mattered little as Saracens established a 13-6 lead. Saracens were in the ascendancy and, following a superb break from Spencer, flanker De Jager powered over from close range in the 62nd minute to further extend his side's lead. Max Bodilly (centre) spearheaded Exeter's response but his side were denied in the final minute . Saracens duo Juan Figallo (left) and Tim Streather celebrate with the trophy after the victory . But Exeter came roaring back into the contest as Bodilly went crashing over in the corner following a superb long pass from James. Steenson fired over the touchline conversion to make it a seven-point game with 10 minutes remaining.

Summary: David Strettle crossed the line twice for Saracens against Exeter . Nick de Jager also scored and Ben Spencer kicked eight points . Spencer secured the victory with a penalty in the final minute .


This is the horrific moment a thug slashed a Turkish shopkeeper's neck with a kitchen knife and shouted 'you f*****g foreigners, coming to the UK to poison the British people'. Andrew Jefferson, 52, of no fixed abode, screamed the abuse at Hilmi Uludag before stabbing him at Padiciya Wine in Paddington, London, on October 18 last year. Jefferson had apparently chosen his victim at random and can be seen calmly walking around the till before brutally stabbing the shopkeeper in the neck and arm. Scroll down for video . This is the horrific moment Andrew Jefferson yelled 'you f*****g foreigners, coming to the UK to poison the British people' before stabbing Hilmi Uludag at a shop in London in October last year . Mr Uladag said the assailant left him with slashes to his neck, chin and leg. Southwark Crown Court heard the wounds severed the nerves in his face and he was lucky to survive the frenzied attack. He was also left with injuries to his leg from falling on broken glass. Police attended the scene and arrested Jefferson, who had been detained in the shop by Mr Uludag's colleagues. Turkish national Mr Uludag told the court he had sold Jefferson two cans of beer between 10.30 and 11.00 that evening. 'He said nothing, no words at all,' said Mr Uludag. 'He didn't even say a word, he took the bag he was just looking at me, not even one word and he just walked out.' Jefferson apparently chose his victim at random - he is pictured calmly walking around the till before stabbing the shopkeeper in the neck and arm and hurling xenophobic abuse at him . Mr Uladag was left with slashes to the neck, chin and leg - the court heard he was lucky to survive . Two hours later Jefferson returned with the small black-handled kitchen knife stuffed up his jumper and walked behind the counter of the shop before he attacked his victim. Mr Uludag grabbed Jefferson's arms as he desperately fought him off and the two men crashed to the floor. He said: 'That is the time I realise this guy's serious, he wants to kill me, he wanted to take my head off.' 'I was screaming, I was saying 'I have been stabbed, I have been stabbed',' Mr Uluday told jurors. 'He was saying 'you f*****g foreigners, coming to the UK to poison the British people'.' Mr Uludag was bandaged on the street before being taken to St Mary's Hospital in Paddington - where Jefferson had also been taken after the unprovoked attack. 'I remember I was just laying down because I was feeling really weak and at the same time very frightened because we both went to the same hospital,' said Mr Uludag. Mr Uludag needed seven stitches and 'glue' to the neck after the savage assault. His nerves were severed from a cut to the chin and he remains unsure if they will grow again. 'For two months I couldn't even eat because my lips, my mouth, everywhere was numb,' he said.

Summary: Andrew Jefferson, 52, stabbed Turkish shopkeeper in unprovoked attack . Screamed 'you f****** foreigners coming to the UK to poison British people' He then slashed Hilmi Uludag with a kitchen knife across the neck and arm . Jefferson was held by Mr Uludag's colleagues and arrested by police . Mr Uludag needed stitches and 'glue' to the neck after savage assault . Now been found guilty of attempted murder and will be sentenced in April .


Japan marked the fourth anniversary today of a quake-tsunami disaster that swept away thousands of people and sparked a nuclear crisis that continues to wreak misery for many. Remembrance ceremonies were held around the disaster zone and in Tokyo, where Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko led tributes to those who died in Japan's worst peace-time disaster. TV footage showed victims and volunteers joining hands in prayer near the shell of a tsunami-hit building in the port town of Minamisanriku, one of the many stark reminders of the destruction. A national minute of silence followed the wail of tsunami alarm sirens at 2.46pm (5.46am GMT), the moment a 9.0-magnitude undersea quake hit. Grief: Mourners in the town of Namie, near the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan, lay flowers and offer a prayer for their parents killed by the earthquake and tsunami four years ago that killed nearly 16,000 people and continues to wreak misery for thousands of others . Remembering the disaster: A woman prays in front of a relative's grave which was damaged by the earthquake and tsunami four years ago . A woman touches a monument for victims of the 2011 quake-tsunami disaster In the coastal area of Arahama in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture . A woman points to her relative's names on a monument to tsunami victims on the coastal area of Arahama district in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture . Heartache: A relative of tsunami victims offers a flower bouquet at the altar in Namie, near the striken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant . Memory burning bright: A woman lights bamboo candle that are placed in the shape of the date 3/11 to commemorate victims of Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami in front of Kobe's light of hope memorial on the fourth anniversary of the disaster . Flashback to oblivion: Houses and boats are swept away by a tsunami which was triggered by a 9-magnitude undersea earthquake in 2011 . Crippled: Smoke is seen coming from the No. 3 reactor of the Fukushima Dai'ichi nuclear power plant in Tomioka, Fukushima Prefecture ten days after the tsunami destroyed the complex, forcing thousands to flee the radiation zone . Its gigantic force unleashed a towering wall of water that travelled at the speed of a jet plane to the coast. Within minutes, communities were turned to matchwood and whole families drowned. 'The situation surrounding disaster victims remains severe,' the emperor told the ceremony. 'It is important to continue making efforts to build a safer land without forgetting this lesson.' The National Police Agency said a total of 15,891 people are confirmed to have died in the disaster, with another 2,584 listed as missing. Human remains are still occasionally found. For thousands of relatives, the absence of a body to mourn makes the process of moving on much harder and some continue to carry out their own physical search. 'Somebody needs to do this, walking along the shore,' said Takayuki Ueno, who at the weekend combed a desolate winter beach for the bones of his three-year-old son. In the central coastal town of Shichigahama,

Summary: Remembrance ceremonies held around disaster zone and in Tokyo where Emperor led tributes to those who died . Minute's silence followed wail of tsunami alarms at 5.46am GMT, the moment a 9.0-magnitude undersea quake hit . Some 15,891 confirmed to have died in disaster, with another 2,584 listed as missing, according to police records . Grieving relatives still combing beaches and fields for remains, including father searching for three-year-old son . Massive Tsunami triggered the Fukushima plant meltdown that continues to wreak misery for thousands of people .


It's Hot or Not time again as Ian Ladyman reveals what's been making him feel warm this week and what's been leaving him cold inside. David Villa has hit the ground running in New York and Wayne Rooney's celebration was a knockout. But Fulham are staring at successive relegations and questions remain about Roy Hodgson's England squad. WHAT'S HOT . DAVID VILLA . The former Spain forward is New York City FC’s captain and lit up Yankee Stadium in front of 45,000 last weekend, scoring one and making one. Meanwhile, Frank Lampard has played precisely two hours of Premier League football since choosing Manchester over New York in December. David Villa scored for New York City against New England Revolution last weekend . WAYNE ROONEY . Great goal against Tottenham, great celebration too. After news of his kitchen boxing match with Phil Bardsley appeared in the Sun, though, there are lessons. Choose friends you can trust and never again be caught wearing white socks anywhere other than on a tennis court. Wayne Rooney responded to a leaked video of him boxing with a knockout celebration against Tottenham . Rooney fell to the Old Trafford turf as if he had been knocked out, as appeared to be the case in the video . PAT MURPHY . Interviews by broadcast sports journalists can occasionally lack a little depth but BBC’s stalwart came off his long run when questioning national selector James Whitaker on the Kevin Pietersen issue this week. It was captivating work, born of courage and great experience. GEOFF THOMAS . A good footballer but even better person, the former England player has kept cancer at bay for 12 years now and has raised thousands in the process. If his decision to ride several Tour stages with Lance Armstrong this summer does not please everyone I am sure he will cope. Geoff Thomas (right) plans to cycle several stages of the Tour de France this summer with Lance Armstrong . WHAT'S NOT . FULHAM . Five years ago this week Craven Cottage witnessed a 4-1 destruction of Juventus. Now Fulham are threatened with relegation from the Championship, having won once in thirteen games. This is what happens when you choose the wrong managers. Fulham's 3-0 defeat to Leeds in midweek left the Cottagers mired in a relegation battle in the Championship . Five years ago, Fulham beat Juventus at Craven Cottage en-route to the Europa League final . ROY HODGSON . An England squad with almost as many left-backs (three) as strikers (four) suggests Hodgson is about to experiment with 7-2-1 against Lithuania or doesn’t actually know where Leighton Baines plays. It’s a dispiriting selection and tells us all we need to know about our prospects at Euro 2016. ALASTAIR COOK . English cricket’s sense of self-pity has now spread to those who haven’t even been playing. Cook should realise that although the decision to appoint Eoin Morgan as World Cup captain wasn’t right, it doesn’t mean that jettisoning him beforehand was necessarily wrong. RAHAT ALI . After his dropped catch eased Australia’s

Summary: David Villa scored one and created one against New England Revolution . Geoff Thomas will not be fazed by criticism surrounding Lance Armstrong . Five years on from beating Juventus, Fulham slumped to another defeat . Roy Hodgson picked three left backs in his latest England squad .


Harry Kane took only 79 seconds to open his account for England, but there are two other players who took even less time to find the back of the net on their debuts. The Tottenham striker continued his sensational scoring form this season by netting the final goal in England's 4-0 Euro 2016 qualifier defeat of Lithuania shortly after coming on at Wembley on Friday night. However, the 21-year-old's strike was precisely a minute slower than legendary Spurs manager Bill Nicholson while John Cock also scored in less than half the time on his debut for the Three Lions. Harry Kane Wheels away after taking just 79 seconds to score his first international goal . The Spurs striker headed in at the far post from a Raheem Sterling cross shortly after coming at Wembley . England debutant's fastest goals: . Bill Nicholson 19secs . John Cock 30 . Harry Kane 79 . Nicholson scored after only 19 seconds against Portugal in 1951. He remains the only player to have scored for England with his first touch in international football and subsequently never play at that level again. Cock, who was also the first Cornishman to play for the national team, was on target after 30 seconds against Ireland in 1919. Cock would go on to win only one more cap, scoring against Scotland in 1920. Kane had scored just one Premier League goal when Roy Hodgson's men last took to the field more than four months ago, but his rise has been so rapid that the striker's introduction at Wembley was met by a standing ovation on Friday. Bill Nicholson (left) and John Cock (right) both scored faster goals than Kane on their England debuts . Kane celebrates as England cruise to a 4-0 victory over lowly Lithunania on Friday night . CLICK HERE to read how the Spurs striker fared on his Three Lions bow . Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck and Raheem Sterling netted the others, but the headlines belonged to just one man after this one-sided Euro 2016 qualifier. Asked if he knew how long he had taken to open his account, Kane said: 'Maybe a minute? Eighty seconds? Hey, it's not too bad! 'It's the start I dreamed of, it's a little bit of a blur at the minute. 'It's the best moment by far, to represent your country at senior level is the top. Hopefully I can keep doing it and it's the first of many.'

Summary: Harry Kane scored after 79 seconds in England's 4-0 defeat of Lithuania . Tottenham striker's goal was only the third fastest England debut strike . Bill Nicholson (19secs) and John Cock (30secs) both scored faster goals .


DJ Neil Fox has today been charged with a string of sex offences, including indecent assault on a girl under the age of 14. Police have charged the former Pop Idol judge, known as Doctor Fox, with nine offences involving six alleged victims, three of whom were allegedly aged under 16 at the time. Lawyers for the 53-year-old, from Fulham, south west London, today said he 'categorically denies' all the allegations. Scroll down for video . DJ Neil Fox (pictured outside his west London home today) has been charged with nine sex offences against six alleged victims, including three who were allegedly aged under 16 at the time . It comes following his arrest in September last year, then again in December and earlier this month. In a statement, Anthony Burton said: 'It is wholly inappropriate at this stage for Mr Fox to make any comment, save that he categorically denies each and every allegation that has been made against him.' The charges relating to the three girls are alleged to have taken place between 1991 and 1996. The other three women were allegedly attacked by Fox between 2003 and 2014. Mr Fox, who is currently suspended from his regular slot at Magic FM, was first arrested in connection with the inquiry at the radio studios in September last year, before being taken to a central London police station. Lawyers for the 53-year-old, from Fulham, south west London, said he 'categorically denies' the allegations . The DJ was arrested again in December over three alleged sexual assaults involving different women. Scotland Yard said he was arrested again earlier this month after voluntarily attending Charing Cross police station in London in connection with an alleged sexual assault against another victim. This offence is said to have happened in the early 1990s. Mr Fox has now been charged with one count of indecent assault on a female aged under 14 and two counts of indecent assault on females aged under 16. In relation to the more recent allegations, he is charged with four counts of indecent assault on a female over 16 and two counts of sexual assault on females. A Scotland Yard spokesman added that the charges had not been brought as part of Operation Yewtree - the high profile probe into alleged sexual offences sparked by the Jimmy Savile scandal. Police said Mr Fox will appear on bail at Westminster Magistrates' Court on April 16. Lawyers for DJ Neil Fox, a former Pop Idol judge from Fulham, south west London, today said he 'categorically denies each and every allegation that has been made against him' Mr Fox, who is known by nicknames 'Doctor Fox' and 'Foxy, started his career in local radio before moving the Radio Luxembourg and later Capital FM. There he presented in a number of slots, rising to fame as a DJ in the early 1990s. In 1993 he was given the job of hosting the Pepsi Network Chart on Sunday afternoon. The Top 40 show soared in popularity and at one time had a bigger audience than its

Summary: 53-year-old presenter, known as Dr Fox, was first arrested in September . He was suspended from Magic FM while police investigated allegations . Charges relating to juveniles allegedly took place between 1991 and 1996 . Other three women were allegedly attacked by Fox between 2003 and 2014 . DJ's lawyers said he 'categorically denies each and every allegation that has been made against him'


Andrew Marr has branded Jeremy Paxman as a ‘genuinely tortured, angry individual’. The BBC presenter said Mr Paxman, 64, was barely able to hide his disdain for those he interviews – and that it had been a mistake to allow him to grill David Cameron and Ed Miliband last Thursday. Speaking at the London School of Economics, Mr Marr argued the former Newsnight host’s aggressive interviews were ‘not a good replacement’ for debate between the Prime Minister and the Labour leader. Scroll down for video . Andrew Marr (left) has launched an extraordinary personal attack on Jeremy Paxman (right) - branding the former Newsnight host as a ‘genuinely tortured, angry individual’ The interviews, on Channel 4 and Sky, were conducted separately and followed weeks of negotiations between broadcasters and political parties over the format. ‘The thing about Jeremy is that he is a genuinely tortured, angry individual – and you get the real Jeremy,’ Mr Marr said. ‘He looks disdainful and contemptuous and furious with his guests because he by and large is. You can’t fake these things on television.’ However, Mr Marr, 55, suggested Mr Paxman had forgotten why the leader interviews were being televised and had allowed his own ego to get in the way. ‘No disrespect to Jeremy Paxman, but it would have been a lot more interesting had it been head to head,’ he said. ‘Replacing that with a good “Paxmaning” for both of them, while entertaining, was not a good replacement. ‘There is a danger for all of us, as it were, in the interviewer’s chair to forget that we are not the ones standing for election. ‘And I thought Ed Miliband did score [in the interview] when he said, “Jeremy, you’re important, but you’re not that important”.’ Mr Marr, a former colleague of Mr Paxman, said it had been a mistake to allow the former Newsnight presenter to grill Prime Minister David Cameron and Labour leader Ed Miliband last Thursday for the election debate . A number of television critics said Mr Paxman dominated the show so strongly that viewers might have finished wanting to vote for him rather than either of the party leaders. However, Mr Marr’s comments went down badly with viewers, who accused the BBC political editor of being ‘supine’, ‘sycophantic’ and having an ‘inflated sense of his own importance’. Others speculated Mr Marr’s remarks were driven by jealousy. The two men spent nearly 15 years as colleagues at the BBC, until Mr Paxman quit last year. But they have had relatively little to do with each other. Mr Paxman hosted a series of documentaries and fronted BBC2’s flagship current affairs programme, Newsnight. Mr Marr, who started out as a newspaper journalist, has spent the past decade at the helm of BBC1’s Sunday current affairs programme, The Andrew Marr Show. He also fronts BBC Radio 4’s Start The Week each Monday. Speaking at the London School of Economics, Mr Marr said Paxman’s aggressive interviews were ‘not a good replacement’ for a debate between the two political leaders . A BBC source said executives

Summary: Marr said it was a mistake to allow Paxman to grill Cameron and Miliband . He suggested Paxman had allowed his ego to get in the way of the debates . Marr, who called Paxman 'disdainful and furious', now accused of jealousy . BBC source said executives were ‘very surprised’ by Mr Marr’s outburst .


A hairdresser claims obese workers ruined her business and lost her clients by prioritising food over customers. Zena Claire claims three former staff at her salon in Barnsley, south Yorkshire, were obese and faked appointments so they could sneak out to get takeaways. They also turned up eating a McDonald's when they should have been starting their shift. The 42-year-old mother of two said the three obese girls she employed caused her to lose clients and will make her think twice about employing severely overweight people in future. A salon owner said obese employees ruined her business after they booked in fake clients so they could go out on breaks or finish early to eat takeaways, or brought in fast food to eat before they started work . She said: 'It had a massive impact on my business. 'They were going to eat food rather than looking after clients. They were pretending to book clients in, having extended breaks and finishing early to go to the chippy.' Ms Claire estimates the three workers would book up to five fake appointments a week, costing her a considerable amount of money in lost bookings. She said when the non-existent clients did not turn up they could use the time to do nothing, or go out and get a KFC. She said they also brought in a McDonald's, which they would eat in the staff room at the start of the day - often cutting up to 40 minutes into their shifts. She told the Sun: 'One day five packs of caramel biscuits I'd left out were eaten all at once, along with two litres of orange juice.' 'I lost clients and product sales all because they prioritised food over work,' she added. The hairdresser said she will not ban obese people working for her in future because she will offer everyone an equal chance but the experience has made her think twice as she must base her decision on 'production value.' She claimed the girls were not attentive to clients and their lives 'revolved around food.' Experts said the difficulty in getting a job if you are obese is quite prevalent among overweight people . About one in every four adults in the UK are classed as obese, and it is known that larger people often face obstacles in getting jobs. Tam Fry, director of the National Obesity Forum, said: 'Unfortunately it is quite prevalent that if you are overweight or fat and you are in a position where the public sees you or you are an ambassador of the establishment then there's a huge tendency not to give a job to anybody who isn't regarded by society as being as 'perfect' as possible. 'Also there are many jobs where being overweight actually could be a real problem at times of emergency. 'It's a truism to say that if you are fat, fat in the sense of just appearing to be fat, that's going to work against you. That's a very big wake-up call for young people to take a grip on themselves.' Ms

Summary: Zena Claire said she employed three obese women at her hairdressers . But she claimed workers prioritised food over clients, losing her money . She said they would book fake appointments to go out and get takeaways . Experience has made salon boss think twice about who she employs .


Spain boss Vicente del Bosque has left the door open for the return of David Villa to the national team despite the striker stepping down following the side's dismal exit from the World Cup. The former Barcelona ace, now New York City's marquee star in the MLS, said that his games in Brazil would be his last for Spain but the 97-cap veteran could yet lead the line again under Del Bosque. Del Bosque told Spanish radio that there is no reason Villa, 33, couldn't reach 100 caps because he had 'done so much for the national team' and has kept the door open for him to return. David Villa, on target here for New York City at Yankee Stadium, could still return to the Spain national team . Spain coach Vincente del Bosque says Villa doesn't have to have played his last international games . 'There are exceptional cases and one of those is David,' said Del Bosque of the player who was instrumental in Spain's triumphs at Euro 2008 and the 2010 World Cup. Nevertheless he isn't with the Spain squad for Friday's Euro 2016 qualifier against Ukraine and their friendly in the Netherlands four days later with Juventus's Alvaro Morata and Malaga's Juanmi, who is yet to receive his first cap, the only strikers at Del Bosque's disposal. Villa has 59 goals in his 97 appearances for the full national team, but managed just one in their disappointing departure in the group stage of the World Cup in Brazil - the opener in Spain's 3-0 win in their dead rubber against Australia. Villa's goals and influence were instrumental in Spain's Euro 2008 and 2010 World Cup victories . Del Bosque, at a sponsors announcement on Tuesday, said Villa was an 'exceptional case'' for Spain . He's impressed in his opening matches as captain for New York City, for which he was the club's first-ever signing. He went into the history books in their second game by becoming the scorer of their first home goal at Yankees Stadium with his 19th-minute strike in their 2-0 win over New England Revolution.

Summary: David Villa said his last games for Spain would be in the World Cup . Striker is not included in Spain's squad for Friday's Euro 2016 qualifier . Spain face Ukraine on Friday before a friendly in the Netherlands . National coach Vicente del Bosque said the door is still open to Villa .


Most people have walked to the next street and even to the next town to enjoy some fast food from the takeaway rather than eat the less exciting options in the fridge at home. Now it seems chimpanzees will also go out of their way in order to find their favourite snacks. Researchers at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago have found that chimpanzees are willing to walk longer distances to get their favourite food - grapes - even when they are offered another option closer to hand. Chimpanzees at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago exchanged white PVC pipes (above) for either grapes or carrots . The findings suggest that our often irrational willingness to fulfill our cravings for fast food may have origins far back in our evolutionary past. Dr Lydia Hopper, a research scientist at the Lester Fisher Centre for the Study and Conservation of Apes at Lincoln Park Zoo, said she hoped to explore whether the convenience of the snack on offer may also impact how far chimpanzees are willing to travel. Chimpanzees have special 'words' that they use for different types of food and can even learn the calls used by strangers from foreign groups. Primatologists have found that a group of adult chimpanzees from a safari park in Holland adapted the grunts they produced for foods like apples to match those of other chimps they lived with in Edinburgh. Their findings are the first evidence that chimpanzees can learn calls referring to specific foods or objects. Many scientists have assumed that one of the defining features of human language is that objects and events can be named with different words or symbols depending on the culture. the researchers, whose findings are published in the journal of Current Biology, watched a group of adult chimpanzees from Beekse Bergen Safari Park in the Netherlands were moved to join a group of chimpanzees in Edinburgh Zoo. By analysing the acoustic structures of the calls they produced for apples, they found that the two groups of animals had different calls for the fruit before they were put together in 2010. While the Dutch chimps used high pitched grunts the Edinburgh chimps used far lower and softer sounds. After a year of integration, the grunt calls for apple were still different, but after three years the calls produced by the Dutch chimpanzees had changed to match those produced by those from Edinburgh. She said: 'The chimpanzees, to a limit, were willing to travel farther to obtain the more-preferred grapes. 'Future studies should test whether chimpanzees would be willing to exert more effort for more-preferred rewards if the type of effort was different - for example, time to process the food or increased competition to negotiate.' Dr Hopper and her colleagues, whose research is published in the journal Peerj, gave a group of six captive-born chimpanzees at Lincoln Park Zoo rewards in exchange for small lengths of PVC pipe that the apes had to collect from a single location. The chimps could exchange these 'tokens' at one of two locations - a close by

Summary: Biologists at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago offered chimps carrots or grapes . The apes exchanged 'tokens' made of PVC tubes for the food they wanted . The chimps preferred grapes to carrots and would walk further to get them . The apes would even go in search of grapes even if carrots were close by . Scientists say it shows animals will search out favourite foods like humans .


Jarryd Hayne's move to the NFL is a boost for rugby league in the United States, it has been claimed. The Australia international full-back or centre quit the National Rugby League in October to try his luck in American football and was this week given a three-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers. Peter Illfield, chairman of US Association of Rugby League, said: 'Jarryd, at 27, is one of the most gifted and talented rugby league players in Australia. He is an extraordinary athlete. Jarryd Hayne (right) has signed with the San Francisco 49ers after quitting the NRL in October . Hayne, who played rugby league for Australia, has signed a three year contract with the 49ers . 'His three-year deal with the 49ers, as an expected running back, gives the USA Rugby League a connection with the American football lover like never before. 'Jarryd's profile and playing ability will bring our sport to the attention of many. It also has the possibility of showing the American college athlete the possibilities of transition and adaptation for them to play rugby league, should they desire. 'Part of our recruitment strategy is aimed at the American football player who has excelled at High School level but just misses out on their College football team in their Freshman year. Hayne could play at full back or centre in rugby league and is expected to be a running back for the 49ers . 'There is no community football for that high-level of athlete. Rugby league is the perfect sport for him and we now have Jarryd as a first-hand role model.' Illfield has invited Hayne to be a guest of honour at the USARL fixtures in their 14-club competition over the summer, adding: 'We are looking at every source for increasing performance outcomes for the USA national team leading up to the 2017 Rugby League World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.'

Summary: Jarryd Hayne quit the NRL in October to try and get into American Football . This week, he signed a three-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers . The chairman of the US Association of Rugby League welcomed his arrival .


The world’s leading authority on the detection of banned performance-enhancing drug EPO in blood says a particularly low level of the substance is explicable only by renal damage or doping — a conclusion that raises fresh doubts over historic alleged doping by a current staff member at Team Sky. As The Mail on Sunday reported last week, court documents in France show that an expert at a 2001 criminal trial concluded from a blood sample taken from a Dutch rider, Servais Knaven, that he had taken artificial EPO. The toxicology reports that led to testimony that Knaven had taken EPO were compiled by two doctors whose evidence was challenged in court, but the court ruled it was good evidence. Knaven has been a ‘directeur sportif’ with vital strategic responsibilities at Team Sky since 2011 and was a 27-year-old rider with Dutch team TVM when the sample was taken during the 1998 Tour de France. Dave Brailsford, former director Sean Yates and Servais Knaven (second right) with Bradley Wiggins in 2012 - a 1998 sample from Knaven showing an EPO level of 0.7 was used to convict traffickers in a French court . The technical paperwork relating to his blood tests carried out by an expert, Francoise Bressolle, showed an EPO level of 0.7. Team Sky say their own unnamed experts, paid by them to examine documents unearthed by the MoS, have exonerated Knaven of any wrongdoing, for reasons unspecified. Knaven was never on trial and therefore did not have an opportunity to challenge the medical evidence; rather his tests and testimony were used to convict EPO traffickers. Knaven never disputed the reading of 0.7 but denied ever taking EPO. Now Robin Parisotto, who invented the first ever blood tests to detect EPO, has told the MoS: ‘The only known causes of such a low EPO level in blood [0.7] is either due to significant renal damage where the kidneys cannot sustain normal production of natural/endogenous EPO and/or the current and previous administration of recombinant [banned] EPO.’ Directeur sportif for Team Sky Knaven signed a police statement in 1998 saying he did not contest the EPO finding. He said he believed it may have been due to ‘great exertion’, which expert Robin Parisotto . Sky did not answer our specific questions but gave this statement: . ‘This relates to events over 15 years ago that were contested and well documented at the time. We looked carefully at the information provided to us by The Mail on Sunday last week, including a review by a panel of three independent world-class experts. Nothing here, including the new medical opinion, causes us, or the experts, to change our view. There is no proof of Doping. Servais Knaven continues to maintain his innocence and to be a valued member of Team Sky.' The MoS has asked Knaven and Team Sky if Knaven had renal damage at the 1998 Tour de France. They have not answered. Parisotto was lead researcher on the pioneering EPO tests, first implemented at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. These tests have morphed into

Summary: The Mail on Sunday revealed French court documents show an expert at a 2001 criminal trial found Dutch rider, Servais Knaven, took artificial EPO . Knaven has been held the role of ‘directeur sportif’ at Team Sky since 2011 . His employment comes in spite of Team Sky's 'zero tolerance' policy . Team Sky's unnamed experts exonerated Knaven of any wrongdoing . EPO expert Robin Parisotto told the MoS: ‘The only known causes of such a low EPO level in blood [0.7] is either due to significant renal damage ... or the current and previous administration of recombinant [banned] EPO’ Team Sky said the new medical opinion doesn't change their position on Knaven, who maintains his innocence and is a valued member of Team Sky .