A computer programmer who killed his girlfriend and then almost got away with it after staging a cover-up has been jailed for five years. Edward Metcalfe claimed that the death of Tracey Topliss, 47, had been a tragic accident after she fell down the stairs at their home in Hall Green, Birmingham. A post-mortem also ruled that her death had been an accident, but after a friend of the victim told police of domestic violence within the relationship, police re-investigated the case and charged Metcalfe with murder. Edward Metcalfe, right, who has been jailed for five years following the death of his partner Tracey Topliss, left. Her death had initially been ruled as an accident . Today following a trial at Birmingham Crown Court, he was acquitted of murder but convicted of the manslaughter of his partner of 13 years and jailed. The court heard how Miss Topliss, a National Grid worker, was killed on November 15 in 2013 at the couple's home. Both she and Metcalfe, 36, had been drinking after she received the news that her mother had been diagnosed with cancer. Hugh O'Brien Quinn, prosecuting, said that following an initial post-mortem, it had been concluded that Miss Topliss's death had been accidental. The judge told Metcalfe, pictured, that his behaviour had been 'utterly selfish' and that he showed a 'complete lack of remorse' However, he added: 'That was until Mrs Sharon Wade contacted the police and told them of her concerns. 'She had been a good friend of Tracey Topliss. It was to her that Miss Topliss had complained about domestic violence from her partner.' It was then that a second post-mortem was conducted and the court heard how the pathologist discovered an injury to the victim's cheek, consistent with a heavy punch. Judge Paul Farrer QC said that Miss Topliss was a 'hard-working, successful and well-respected by her professional colleagues.' Addressing Metcalfe, he added: 'There must have been some disagreement between you which caused you to lose your temper. 'You delivered a significant punch to the right side of her face. The blow caused her to fall backwards and strike her head against a table. 'You thought of nobody but yourself. Rather than trying to help her or call the emergency services, you left her lying on the floor of the hallway. 'You waited approximately for two-and-a-half hours before dialling 999. 'Your behaviour was utterly selfish and betrayed a complete lack of remorse. You showed a callous disregard for your victim.' However, David Crigman QC, defending said: 'What he has been found guilty of is one punch with disastrous consequences. 'It must have happened within seconds. There was no evidence of a protracted argument. But for her falling backwards and hitting her head, the deceased would not have suffered a serious injury.' Metcalfe was acquitted of murder but convicted of manslaughter and jailed for five years at Birmingham Crown Court . Metcalfe was then jailed for five years and after the hearing, Detective Inspector Harry Harrison, of West Midlands Police, said: 'Edward Metcalfe initially deceived the authorities into

Summary: Tracey Topliss died after falling down the stairs at her home in Birmingham . Partner Edward Metcalfe claimed that the fall had been a tragic accident . An initial post-mortem also ruled that Miss Topliss's death was accidental . But a friend told police the pair had been in an abusive relationship . Another post-mortem showed Miss Topliss had been hit on the face . Metcalfe was arrested and has been jailed for five years after being found guilty of manslaughter .


Stone Age farmers in Italy cut the flesh from the bones of their dead before burying them, a new study has found. Researchers at the University of Cambridge have discovered cut marks on 7,000 year old human remains buried in a cave in Puglia, south eastern Italy. These cuts and scrapes, made with stone tools, suggest the skeletons had their flesh carefully removed in rituals before being placed in the cave. Many bones, such as this fibula, found in the Scaloria Cave showed fine cut marks made with stone tools . Archaeologists leading the research believe cleaning of the dead was probably the culmination of a protracted multi-stage burial process. Dr John Robb, a reader in European prehistory at the University of Cambridge, and his team say it might have been a way of returning the bones to their stone like origins. In 3,800BC a young couple were buried together in a final embrace that was hoped to keep them together for all eternity. Now the remains of the man and woman - who are said to have died in their twenties - have been uncovered in the Diros Caves in the Peloponnese region of Greece. An archaeologist leading the excavation of the ‘underworld’ cavern described the find as ‘stunning’ and said it is possibly the oldest grave ever found in the country. The remains were initially unearthed in 2013 and have now been analysed using radiocarbon dating. The results of the analysis showed the bones belonged to a man and a woman, both aged between 20 and 25, dating back almost 5,800 years. The cavern is known as Alepotrypa - or 'foxhole' - and was found in the 1950s. Experts believe hundreds of people lived inside Alepotrypa before the entrance collapsed burying everyone alive. They say that many of the stalactites in the cave resemble bones themselves and the floor of the cave is littered with long, thin broken stalactites. Farmers from villages up to 12 miles away are thought to have brought their dead to the Scaloria Cave in the Tavoliere region of Italy. Writing in the journal Antiquity, Dr Robb and his colleagues said: 'Neolithic people at Scaloria Cave engaged in a varied range of funerary practices including primary burial, skull removal and redeposition, and defleshing and secondary deposition. 'If we suppose that stalactites were understood as equivalent to bones on a stone-like plane of existence, then cleaning bones and returning them to the stalactite-filled cave may have been understood as returning the bones to an eternal place where they came into being, the conclusion of a cycle of temporal incarnation. 'Conversely, the water that formed 'stone bones' in the cave (stalactites) and hence bones in the living may have been understood as spiritually powerful or nourishing.' Scaloria Cave stretches deep underground and is composed of at least two main chambers. It was completely sealed off until its discovery in 1931, when human remains, stone tools and broken pottery were discovered inside. The lowest section of the cave is only accessible though a narrow and steep passage that can

Summary: Bones of up to 31 Neolithic farmers found in Scaloria Cave, in Puglia Italy . Archaeologists found delicate cut marks from stone tools on the bones . They believe the bones had been stripped of flesh as part of a burial ritual . The bones may have been scattered in the cave to 'return them to stone'


Sergei Rebrov has issued Arsenal with a 'hands-off' warning amid talk the Gunners are keen to sign Dynamo Kiev defender Aleksandar Dragovic. The former Tottenham and West Ham striker returns to England as a manager with his Dynamo Kiev side taking on Everton in the Europa League on Thursday night. Reports suggest Arsene Wenger is keen on Austria international Dragovic but Rebrov said: 'You are asking about one of the best players in my team and I don't want to lose this player. Dynamo Kiev manager Sergei Rebrov is keen to keep hold of Arsenal target Aleksandar Dragovic (left) The Gunners have been linked with a move for Dynamo Kiev's Austrian international defender (left) Rebrov was talking ahead of Dynamo Kiev's Europa League last 16 first leg tie against Everton . 'He is a top-class player and I hope he will stay with us.' Rebrov flopped during a five-year spell in England after moving to Spurs in an £11million deal back in 2000. However, despite struggling in the Premier League, Rebrov is still a keen observer of the English top-flight and is pleased to see how Tottenham are performing. The former Ukraine international - who scored over 100 goals during two spells with Kiev - also praised young Tottenham striker Harry Kane who has scored 16 Premier League goals for Mauricio Pochettino's side this term. SQUAWKA.COM . Rebrov looks on with one his Dynamo Kiev coaches during a training session at Goodison Park on Wednesday . Rebrov joined Tottenham in an £11million deal back in 2000 but flopped during a five-year spell in England . Asked if he still takes an interest in his former clubs, the Dynamo Kiev manager said: 'Of course I am still following Tottenham, West Ham - all the teams I played for. 'I'm glad because I think Tottenham are getting better. Harry Kane is a very good forward, scoring not just lots but some very important goals. 'I'm also very pleased for my good friend Tim Sherwood (his former Tottenham team-mate), who is doing a good job as Aston Villa manager. Rebrov still looks out for his former club and is pleased with how Tottenham and Harry Kane are performing . 'The Premier League is always interesting for me, whether you are playing in it or just watching it. And it is a very hard league.' Meanwhile, Everton will be looking for a positive result in the first leg of their Europa League last 16 tie having endured a disappointing domestic season. Roberto Martinez's side are currently 14th in the Premier League, six points above the drop zone, but have impressed in Europe and beat Swiss side Young Boys 7-2 on aggregate in the previous round. Everton manager Roberto Martinez and coach Duncan Ferguson watched the Under 21s play on Monday night .

Summary: Sergei Rebrov is keen to keep Arsenal target Aleksandar Dragovic . The Gunners have been linked with a move for the Dynamo Kiev defender . Rebrov joined Tottenham for £11million in 2000 but flopped in England . Dynamo Kiev take on Everton in the Europa League at Goodison Park .


They simply do not draw games, and that’s something which could see Watford over the line in this season’s race to the Premier League. Not since late October, 21 fixtures ago, have the Hornets shared the points. It’s very much boom or bust under Slavisa Jokanovic and the pendulum is swinging in their direction at the moment. Against Fulham Troy Deeney’s 15th of the season secured their eighth win in the last ten. The signs are ominous for the rest and one of the first words out of the manager’s mouth afterwards was ‘champion’. Why not? They are just one point behind Middlesbrough. Troy Deeney (centre) fires home to give Watford the lead and send them third in the Championship . The Hornets captain celebrates as his side continued their quest for an automatic promotion place . Watford starting XI (3-5-2): Gomes 6.5; Cathcart 7, Angella 7.5, Hoban 6; Motta 6, Abdi 8 (Forestieri - 86), Watson 7, Guedioura 7, Pudil 6.5 (Layun - 58 6); Deeney 7.5, Vydra 7 (Ighalo - 68 6) Subs not used: Bond, Paredes, Anya, Tozser, . Goals: Deeney 9 . Booked: Guedioura . Fulham starting XI (4-3-3): Bettinelli 6; Richards 6, Hutchinson 6, Bodurov 6, Stafylidis 6.5; Tunnicliffe 6, Fofana 7, Kavanagh 6.5 (Kačaniklić,- 76 6); Ruiz (Smith - 76 7), Woodrow 6.5 (Rodallega - 66 6), McCormack 7 . Subs not used: Kiraly, Hoogland, Amorebieta, Dembélé . Booked: Richards, Fofana . ‘It’s nice winning 5-0 or 3-2 but sometimes it is difficult,’ Jokanovic said. ‘If you have a champion’s mentality you must suffer together and get through games like this. ‘They caused us problems. It’s positive for us because we were working all together. It wasn’t a brilliant game but you’ve got to be optimistic if you win these.’ It’s only six months since managerial turmoil looked to undermine the foundations previously laid when Billy McKinlay left after a matter of days but Watford will take some stopping from here. When all is said and done in two months’ time, they will make sure not to hold any regrets. The winner came on nine minutes after Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli, rather bizarrely, opted to travel away from his goal to retrieve a ball for Almen Abdi to whip in a wicked corner; from that Craig Cathcart’s header was partially saved but Deeney was on the spot to smash in the rebound. ‘Disappointing’ was Kit Symons’ summation. ‘It’s the second phase of a corner.’ Jokanovic’s side are top scorers in the division - netting 16 in their last five at Vicarage Road before this - but are occasionally susceptible to pace and Ross McCormack might’ve drawn the visitors level soon after, only for his half-volley to be thwarted by former Tottenham stopper Heurelho Gomes. Ryan Tunnicliffe (centre) tussles with Almen Abdi for the ball during his side's defeat to Watford . Match winner Deeney fights with Kostas Stafylidis for possession during the first half at Vicarage Road . Despite Fulham looking bright, it was the Hornets who could’ve sewn the points up before half-time. Abdi is

Summary: Watford move into third in the Sky Bet Championship following the win . Troy Deeney opened the scoring for high-flying Watford after nine minutes . Heurelho Gomes made crucial saves to prevent a Fulham equaliser .


Nathan Hines has little interest in any Aviva Premiership points target as Sale Sharks continue their quest to secure European Champions Cup qualification. Sale are currently seventh in the Premiership table - one place off sealing a guaranteed Champions Cup place next term - with five games left. Sharks' final phase of the domestic campaign begins against visitors Gloucester on Sunday, while further appointments await with London Irish, Harlequins, Newcastle and Exeter. Nathan Hines has little interest in any points target as Sale continue European qualification quest . And while Sale realistically cannot afford any slip-ups during the season's closing stages, Sharks' former Scotland lock Hines is not looking beyond tackling Gloucester. 'I don't know what will get us into the top six,' he said. 'All I know is we want to win every game. If we are thinking about how many games we need to win, that will be our undoing. 'We are just thinking about Gloucester, win that one, chalk that one up and then move on to the next. That is the best and most efficient way to look at it, really. Fly half Danny Cipriani set for Sale Sharks return after England international duty . 'I know it's a cliche to say one game at a time, but if you start spreading your focus around too many things, you will come unstuck. 'It's about making sure not to worry if we win and someone else loses. It's more about worrying about our own performance as a team and as individuals. It's about getting our own stuff right.' England international Danny Cipriani is back in Sale's number 10 shirt on Sunday, while on-loan centre Brendan Macken makes his first start for Gloucester, featuring alongside England's Billy Twelvetrees in midfield.

Summary: Nathan Hines has little interest in any points target in Aviva Premiership . Sale are currently seventh in table, one place off European qualification . Danny Cipriani set for Sale return after England international duty .


Elon Musk has revealed two key software updates for the Tesla model S sedan that he claims will end 'range anxiety'. The first is a 'range assurance' app that communicates with Tesla's Supercharger network, warning drivers if they are about to run out of power, and pointing them to the nearest Supercharger. The second is a trip planner, which will combine the Supercharger network with the network of Model S cars to improve long-distance journeys for drivers. Scroll down for video . Tesla's software will map out the best route to a driver's destination based on the location of charging stations. It will also warn drivers if battery power is low before they drive beyond an area where they can charge . Tesla's updated software will map out the best route to a driver's destination based on the location of charging stations. It will also warn drivers if battery power is low before they drive beyond an area where they can charge via a Trip Planner app. The update will also add several safety features, including automatic emergency braking and blind spot detection. In the future, the Tesla Model S fleet will also have auto-steering and the ability to summon a car to any location. 'This makes it effectively impossible for a driver to run out of range unintentionally', said Musk. 'You'll have to confirm you want to, actually. Twice.' The Model S is already able to estimate how much charge a driver has left in their battery. It can also tell the driver where they are from the nearest Supercharger. Superchargers are free connectors that charge Model S in minutes. There are currently 403 Supercharger stations with 2,219 Superchargers around the world. The latest update combines these two features, to provide more accurate warnings. Its built-in trip planner, meanwhile, will be more advanced, using real-time data such as wind speed and elevation. The announcement follows Musk's cryptic tweet over the weekend, in which he hinted at the 6.2 software update that will be available later this month. The separate Range Assurance feature should be available in the U.S., Europe, and most of China within the next 12 months. Other features that will be coming soon include the addition of autosteering for the Model S, which should be available in the next three months. 'We can basically go between San Francisco and Seattle without the driver doing anything,' Musk said. Other features that will be coming soon include the addition of autosteering for the Model S, which should be available in the next three months. The technology means drivers will not have to control the wheel, acceleration and braking when the car is on a the motorway. The car will be able to sense its surroundings . The technology means drivers will not have to control the wheel, acceleration and braking when the car is on a the motorway. In the future, the company will also give driver's the ability to summon their car to any location. The Model S will also get automatic emergency braking and side collision warnings with the

Summary: Two updates will make Model S fleet 'impossible to run out of range' A range assurance app will communicate with Tesla's Superchargers . Trip planner feature will map out the best route for driver's destination . This will use data such as wind speed and location to nearest charger . Other features include autosteering which will be available in 3 months . Tesla will soon give drivers ability to summon their car to any location .


British car-maker Jaguar has launched its new XF compact sports saloon in spectacular fashion with the world's first dramatic 'high-wire drive' over water on cables just an inch thick. In a stunt worthy of the latest Bond movie SPECTRE – for which the firm is supplying many of the cars – the new Jaguar XF was revealed during a dramatic 'high-wire' water crossing in the heart of London's business district. The feat took place high over the Royal Dock in London's Canary Wharf today. Scroll down for video . The new Jaguar XF compact sports saloon traverses the high-wire during its incredible unveiling in London today . The vehicle was driven across the wires by British stuntman Jim Dowdell, a veteran of action stunts in the Bond and Indiana Jones films . Dowdell drove the Jaguar XF 240m across a high-wire (pictured) to demonstrate its lightweight aluminium construction . Jaguar teamed up with expert stuntman Jim Dowdell – a veteran of dramatic action stunts in movies including the Bond and Bourne series, as well as Indiana Jones, to perform 'a world first high-wire water crossing' in the all-new aluminium-intensive Jaguar XF using wires just over an inch thick. Dowdell drove the all-new Jaguar XF 240metres across a high-wire to demonstrate the new XF's lightweight aluminium-intensive construction and agility. A Jaguar spokesman said: 'The dramatic drive across two 34mm-diameter wires suspended high above water, highlights the lightweight and agile credentials of the new XF.' The high-wire feat is also a fitting symbol for the sort of high-wire act Britain's Jaguar is performing for real to take on far bigger German rivals BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The company's new XF sport saloon promises 'business class' levels of comfort and refinement with a new generation of frugal engines. It is being built at Jaguar Land Rover's Castle Bromwich factory in Birmingham. Following its high-wire reveal, it makes its official global debut at the New York motor show on April 1 before going on-sale from Autumn 2015. Jaguar says the new XF is 80kgs lighter than its closest competitor thanks to its aluminium-intensive construction. This has helped create fuel efficiency of more than 70mpg with CO2 emissions of 104g/km: 'This is the lowest CO2 emissions of any non-hybrid model in the segment.' Engines include a frugal new 2.0litre 163 horse-power Ingenium diesel to a 380 horse-power V6 supercharged petrol. Crew members help position the car on the wires during the lead-up to the stunt filmed in Canary Wharf today . A Jaguar weight was dangled beneath the vehicle to help keep its balance as it is driven over the River Thames . Jaguar says the new XF will deliver 'an unrivalled blend of refinement, fuel economy, dynamics and design' to the business car segment. The firm said: 'The next generation XF is completely new from the ground up and will be the second Jaguar model to use the brand's advanced aluminium-intensive architecture. The all-new XF will set new business segment benchmarks for weight and efficiency, resulting in class leading fuel economy figures of over 70mpg.' They added:

Summary: Jaguar tonight launched its new XF compact sports saloon in a dramatic high-wire crossing in Canary Wharf . Pictures show the vehicle balancing precariously over the River Thames as it is driven by stuntman Jim Dowdell . He is a veteran of dozens of films including James Bond and Indiana Jones, as well as the Jason Bourne series .


Albert Einstein may have been a genius, but even he could get it wrong sometimes. In the 1920s and 1930s, Einstein said he couldn't back the strange theory that the measurement of a particle actually affects its location. Now a team of scientists from Japan and Australia have proven that this 'spooky action at a distance' takes place in a photon. In the 1920s and 1930s, Einstein (left) said he couldn't back the strange theory that the measurement of a particle actually affects its location. Now a team of scientists from Japan and Australia have proven that this 'spooky action at a distance' takes place in a photon. Pictured on the right is professor Howard Wiseman . According to quantum mechanics, a single particle can be described by a wave function. It can be spreads over large distances, but is never detected in two or more places. This is because physicists believe the universe behaves like a little probability wave. Particles are in many places at once, each with some probability. This means if an electron was fired through two slits at a screen, it would go through both of them. But if you set up a pair of cameras to monitor the slit, the wave function collapses. As a result it only goes through on of the slits, rather than both. Professor Howard Wiseman at Griffiths University, who worked with the University of Tokyo, made measurements to show what Einstein did not believe to be real - namely the non-local collapse of a particle's 'wave function'. According to quantum mechanics, a single particle can be described by a wave function that spreads over large distances, but is never detected in two or more places. This phenomenon is explained in quantum theory by what Einstein disparaged in 1927 as 'spooky action at a distance.' This is the instantaneous collapse of the wave function to wherever the particle is detected. It happens because physicists believe the universe behaves like a little probability wave. Particles are in many places at once, each with some probability. This means if an electron was fired through two slits at a screen, it would go through both of them. But if you set up a pair of cameras to monitor the slit, the wave function collapses. As a result it only goes through on of the slits, rather than both. Einstein didn't believe the phenomenon existed because it violates the theory of relativity which states that the speed of light is a limit on how fast any information can travel. Almost 90 years later, by splitting a single photon between two laboratories, scientists have used homodyne detectors - which measure wave-like properties - to show the collapse of the wave function is a real effect. According to Live Science, the paradox was resolved years later, when experiments showed that even though the interaction between two quantum particles happens faster than light, it is impossible use it to send information. By splitting a single photon between two laboratories, scientists have used homodyne detectors - which measure wave-like properties -

Summary: Previous experiments have shown entanglement with two particles . But this is the first to show the entanglement of a photon with itself . The study reveals how when a light photon is observed it changes state . Einstein didn't believe this could happen as it violates theory of relativity .


The mayor of Ferguson has refused to step down in the midst of rising calls for his resignation and a scathing Department of Justice report that has already cost the jobs of six city employees. Mayor James Knowles III, who makes just $4,200 a year, said he will stay to see the city through the changes it must make. On Friday, five residents filed an affidavit seeking to recall Knowles. They have 60 days to collect enough signatures, which is 15 percent of registered voters in the last mayoral election, to qualify for a special election. Scroll down for video . Ferguson Mayor James Knowles III has refused to step down in the midst of rising calls for his resignation and a scathing Department of Justice report that has already cost the jobs of six city employees . A Justice Department investigation found patterns of racial bias in the Ferguson police department and at the municipal jail and court. Knowles said he will stay to see the city through the changes it must make . Justice Department officials found from 2012 to 2014 that black motorists in Ferguson, Missouri, were more than twice as likely as whites to be searched in traffic stops, even though they were 26 per cent less likely to be found carrying contraband. African-Americans were 68 per cent less likely than others to have their cases dismissed by a municipal court judge. And from April to September of last year, 95 per cent of people kept at the city jail for more than two days were black, the six-month inquiry found. Of the cases in which the police department documented the use of force, 88 per cent involved blacks, and victims of the 14 dog bites recorded by the department all were black. Overall, African Americans make up 67 per cent of the population of Ferguson, about 10 miles north of downtown St. Louis. Critics believe Knowles had to have known about the widespread racial profiling and bias that the Department of Justice report revealed was occurring in both the Ferguson police department and the city's municipal court. The city's manager, police chief and a municipal court judge are among the people who have since been fired or stepped down. But Knowles has opened a City Hall office and said he has no plans to step aside. 'Obviously there are people on the street calling for my resignation, but my voicemail, my text messages and my Facebook are full with literally hundreds of people who want me to stay,' he said. 'Somebody has to show leadership, and I'm focused on how we can move this community forward.' Knowles, a Ferguson native, said the public servant position was merely a ceremonial position until Officer Darren Wilson shot 18-year-old Michael Brown and the city was suddenly thrust in the national spotlight. After the shooting Knowles and Police Chief Tom Jackson became the public face of Ferguson, holding news conferences, hosting public forums and reaching out to civil rights leaders and protesters. Meanwhile, City Manager John Shaw, who made $120,000 a

Summary: Mayor James Knowles III said he will stay to see the city through the changes it must make . Five residents filed an affidavit on Friday seeking to recall the mayor . They have 60 days to collect enough signatures for a special election . Critics believe Knowles had to have known about the widespread racial bias in Ferguson's police department and municipal court . Instances of lax police oversight, racial profiling and profit-driven court practices were revealed in the report . City's manager, municipal court judge and police chief all stepped down last week .


Francis Coquelin has emerged as one of Arsenal's standout performers this season, since returning from a loan-spell at Championship side Charlton Athletic in December. The 23-year-old Frenchman had been on the peripheries for some time and was loaned to the Addicks in order to gain first-team football; but following injuries to the likes of Jack Wilshere and Mikel Arteta, he was recalled to north London after just five games. Now, granted the chance to fill Arsenal's void between defence and midfield, Coquelin has not looked back and is thriving in his role as the Gunners' enforcer. Francis Coquelin skips past QPR midfielder Sandro (right) during Arsenal's 2-1 win at Loftus Road . Coqeulin comes forward with the ball ahead of the oncoming QPR striker Bobby Zamora (right) He told the club's official website, 'I never got the chance to have the run of games before. The manager gave it to me and I can show for the first time what I'm capable of. 'It's not to be big-headed, but I've always had confidence in myself.' Arsenal's next game is against Manchester United in the FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford on Monday. The Gunners lifted the trophy last year after defeating Hull City in the final, but know they will have to be at their best to repeat the feat this term. And Coquelin insists that Arsenal have plenty left to play for this season, challenging for the Cup, while also attempting to finish in the Premier League's top four and overturning a 3-1 defect in Europe against Monaco. He said, 'We've got a lot to fight for. We've got a big game in the Champions League and we need to try and turn that one around. Everything is possible in football.' Coquelin (pictured in training on Sunday) insists that Arsenal still have plenty left to play for this season . Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (right) lines up a shot during the training session at Colney . Arsenal players are put through their paces ahead of the FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester United .

Summary: Francis Coquelin has emerged as one of Arsenal's standout performers . The midfielder returned early from a loan spell with Charlton Athletic . He has filled in for the injured Jack Wilshere and Mikel Arteta . Coquelin told the club's website, he was always confident in his abilities . Arsenal face Manchester United in the FA Cup quarter-final on Monday .


A daredevil has taken parkour to its limits by performing reckless stunts from a moving, tilted truck. Abdullah Omar AlAli, 21, got into the street gymnastics craze just a year ago in his home city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates - but backflips and handstands on park benches were just not enough. Instead he pulls his stunts from a Toyota Land Cruiser, which a driver tips precariously onto two wheels in another dangerous procedure known as 'sidewalk skiing'. Dicing with death: Abdullah Omar AlAli, 21, got into the street gymnastics craze parkour just a year ago - and now performs on a moving truck . Talented: The daredevil accepts that what he does is dangerous, but says he wants to draw attention to the thrill of parkour for everyone . Mr AlAli, who has no formal training but a black belt in Taekwondo, begins his stunts by climbing out of the truck's rear driver side window while it is moving on its side. He then scrambles onto the top where he performs handstands and backflips and even gives a salute to his cameraman. Inspired by military obstacle courses, parkour involves turning everyday pieces of street furniture into objects to be ducked under, swung from, vaulted and climbed. The discipline has in turn inspired freerunning, the urban athletics movement followed by tens thousands of people around the world. 'Sidewalk skiing' is another dangerous craze altogether, and was popularised in 2013 by a team of daredevils in neighbouring Saudi Arabia. Sidewalk skiing: The craze of tipping a moving truck onto two wheels was popularised by a group of daredevils in Saudi Arabia in 2013 . 'My inspiration is Dubai's Prime Minster Sheikh Mohammed who said that UAE does not have a word for impossible', the 21-year-old said . Backflip: The amateur daredevil said he wanted to push the urban gymnastics craze to its limit in his home city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates . To tip a truck onto its side a driver usually uses an asymmetrical ramp, then there is the difficult part - balancing it without allowing it to tip over while a daredevil scrambles into position on top. Mr AlAli now wants to push parkour even closer to its limits. 'While the stunt is risky, I wanted to show how far people could push their skills with this sport,' he said. 'My inspiration is Dubai's Prime Minster Sheikh Mohammed who said that UAE does not have a word for impossible - it does not exist in our lexicon'. Mr AlAli also explained that his next goal is to create a parkour training facility where people all over the region can come and discover the sport. He said: 'I want to convince the municipality to provide a park made especially for parkour so they can attract more people, who can practice and teach in a safe place. 'I want to show the world that the UAE is a place where you can find talented people.' Poise: The truck is not moving in all of his shots, but must be when it tilts

Summary: Fearless stunts are performed by amateur daredevil Abdullah Omar AlAli in his home city of Dubai, UAE . He began practising parkour - similar to freerunning - a year ago and wanted to make his hobby more intense . 21-year-old's driver performs 'sidewalk skiing', a dangerous craze in which he tilts truck in motion on its side .


The sperm of a proto-facist Italian soldier and poet has been used to reconstruct his DNA, the first time this technique has been used. Scientists performed the reconstruction, which usually requires the exhumation of remains, by analysing a handkerchief belonging to soldier and poet Gabriele D’Annunzio 100 years ago. It had been given by D’Annunzio to his lover, Countess Olga Levi Brunner, in 1916 with semen residue on it. Italian Gabriele D’Annunzio's (shown right, with Mussolini on the left) sperm was use to reconstruct his DNA. Scientists analysed a handkerchief belonging to D’Annunzio 100 years ago. It had been given to his lover Countess Olga Levi Brunner with semen on it . The handkerchief was analysed by police in Cagliari, Sardinia, along with a letter written by the countess and an ivory toothbrush. They had been stored at the Vittoriale degli Italiani foundation in Lombardy, northern Italy. D’Annunzio, born 12 March 1863, moved into the building in 1922 until his death on 1 March 1938. It was later turned into a museum. Scientists believe that DNA evidence found at a crime scene could in the future be used to create mugshots of criminal suspects. This is one potential use to emerge from a new research paper - Modeling 3D Facial Shape From DNA - published on last year in Plos Genetics. In the article, a team of scientists explained how they were able to produce crude 3D models of faces simply from people's DNA samples. ‘We show that facial variation with regard to sex, ancestry, and genes can be systematically studied with our methods, allowing us to lay the foundation for predictive modeling of faces,’ the researchers wrote. Experts studied the artifacts using a crimescope light, which can observe objects in a variety of wavelengths. This revealed the hidden blotches on the handkerchief, the DNA results of which were then compared with Federico d’Annunzio, the right-wing revolutionary’s great grandson. Vittoriale degli Italiani foundation chief Giordano Bruno Guerri joked that the experiment might open the door to the future cloning of historical figures even if their remains have been lost. ‘Nobody wants to clone D’Annunzio, but nobody knows what changes will take place in science and society,’ he said. ‘It’s good the DNA has been collected.’ AFP news agency described D’Annunzio as a ‘proto-fasciast warmonger’, with many saying his ideals were a forerunner to Italian fascism. The Italian Carabinieri Forensic Department (shown) presented results of their research about an unpublished letter that Gabriele D'Annunzio (1863-1938) wrote on 15 July 1935. D'Annunzio's DNA has been extracted from a handkerchief stained with sperm that the poet gave a woman as a 'present' after having sex in 1916 . A member of the Italian Carabinieri Forensic Department presents an unpublished letter (left) that Italian poet Gabriele D'Annunzio (1863-1938) wrote on 15 July 1935 to Carabinieri colonel Adelchi Struffi. Right is an image provided by D'Annunzio's Museum Press Office showing Italian poet Gabriele D'Annunzio (1863-1938) The handnkerchief was studied using a crimescope light, which can observe objects in a variety of wavelength. This revealed the hidden blotches

Summary: Italian Gabriele D’Annunzio's sperm was use to reconstruct his DNA . Scientists analysed a handkerchief belonging to D’Annunzio 100 years ago . It had been given to his lover Countess Olga Levi Brunner with semen on it . DNA reconstruction usually requires the exhumation of remains . But this technique could now help when cases have gone cold .


Labour and the Scottish Nationalists could form a ‘permanent alliance’ at Westminster, it is claimed today. Despite mounting pressure on Ed Miliband to rule out any deal with the rampant SNP, one Labour strategist has floated the idea of an enduring ‘German-style’ agreement with the party, according to the New Statesman magazine. It was described as a ‘CDU-CSU scenario’, mirroring a deal between Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats with the Christian Social Union in the German state of Bavaria. Despite mounting pressure on Ed Miliband to rule out any deal with the rampant SNP (spurred by a Conservative poster, above), one Labour strategist has reportedly floated the idea of a partnership . The CDU does not stand candidates in Bavaria in exchange for support in Germany’s Bundestag from the CSU. Labour peer Lord Foulkes, a former MP in Scotland, broke ranks last night to insist Mr Miliband should rule out any post-election deal. ‘Every Labour MP and peer to whom I’ve spoken thinks we should rule out any kind of deal with the SNP. What are we waiting for?’ he demanded. A national poll last night found 61 per cent of voters would be unhappy with a power-sharing deal involving the SNP. Labour voters were marginally more sympathetic to the idea, with 44 per cent in favour of some sort of deal, the survey by former Tory treasurer Lord Ashcroft found. While the SNP has indicated it would not enter a formal coalition, it has suggested it would prop up a minority Labour government in key Commons votes in exchange for concessions. A Labour source insisted the idea of a permanent deal that would mean the party withdrawing from Scotland was ‘b*******’. The strategist reportedly claimed a deal could mirror the one held in Germany by the CDU and CSU . Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats merge with the Christian Social Union in the German state of Bavaria . Tony Blair’s £1,000 donations for each of Labour’s 106 key battleground seats have sparked a furious row in the party, after two candidates turned down the cash. The former prime minister’s spin doctor Alastair Campbell branded them ‘attention seeking’ in a furious rant on Twitter. Sally Keeble, a junior minister under Mr Blair, announced yesterday that she would be turning down the money. She was MP for Northampton North and is now trying to resurrect her political career after losing her seat in 2010 in the wake of the expenses scandal. It followed the decision by Dundee East candidate Lesley Brennan to also reject the cash. Mr Campbell wrote on Twitter: ‘To attention seeking candidates rejected TB money 1. He won more Labour seats than anyone 2. Tories are loaded 3. Do you want to win?’ Labour activists responded angrily and praised the two women refusing the cash. Labour said the money was being accepted on behalf of the whole party and indicated it was not for individual candidates to refuse.

Summary: There is mounting pressure on Ed Miliband to rule out deal with SNP . But one strategist has reportedly floated the idea of a partnership . Likened it to the deal held by German parties CDU and CSU, it is claimed . A Lord Ashcroft poll released yesterday has given the Tories a clear lead for the second week in a row. They were on 34 per cent, unchanged on last week, while Labour support was put at 30 per cent, down one point.


From sitting lifeless to smiling and standing, this is the heartwarming moment an Alzheimer's patient undergoes a startling transformation as her musician son performs for her. Joe Fraley, 34, from Los Angeles, California, filmed the moment he played his guitar and sang for his 70-year-old mother Judy at her nursing home. As he plays away, video footage shows his sole spectator suddenly getting into the swing of things. At one point she shakes her hands along to the rhythm and then at the end she stands on two feet to say 'bravo'. 'Isn't he good?' the senior says to other patients at the hospice. Fraley told Daily Mail Online that his mother is now in the late stages of Alzheimer's and it seems like she could 'go at any time'. He continued: 'Right now she's lost a lot of her basic motor functions. 'She doesn't understand how to do things like go to the bathroom, getting dressed, etc and needs assistance. She hasn't eaten in months.' However, when the singer-songwriter went to pay his mother a visit this week he was shocked to see the restorative effect his music had on her. He said the song he sung to her was about 'focusing on the things that make you feel good about yourself and make your life worth living.' Caught on camera: From sitting lifeless to smiling and standing, this is the heartwarming moment an Alzheimer's patient undergoes a startling transformation as her musician son performs for her . Cracking a smile: Joe Fraley, 34, from Los Angeles, California, filmed the moment he played his guitar and sang for his 70-year-old mother Judy at her nursing home . Empowering: As he plays away, video footage shows his sole spectator getting into the swing of things . It's not the first time Fraley has filmed himself singing to his mother. Last fall, he captured a musical session at his parents' house on the veranda before the Alzheimer's had reached its end stage. Fraley said he wanted the melodies to trigger some king of memory. The clip went on to garner more than one million hits with many viewers applauding the singer's 'kind' and 'caring' actions. Touching on the impact his recent vocal jam had on his mother, he concluded: 'Alzheimer's is an odd disease, it's amazing how much things can go up and down.' Toe-tapping: At one point, Fraley's mother shakes her hands along to the rhythm and then at the end she stands on two feet to say 'bravo' Lasting memories: Fraley told Daily Mail Online that his mother is now in the late stages of Alzheimer's and it seems like she could 'go at anytime' Bravo: 'Isn't he good?' the senior says to other patients at the hospice . In a post on Reddit, Fraley previously noted that he felt guilty about releasing his videos to the public, because they show his beloved mother 'at her worst' and he felt, to a certain extent, as though he was exploiting her illness. 'Part of me felt like it would be exploiting my

Summary: Joe Fraley, 34, from Los Angeles, California, filmed the moment he played his guitar and sang for his 70-year-old mother Judy at her nursing home . As he plays away, video footage shows his sole spectator suddenly getting into the swing of things . At one point she shakes her hands along to the rhythm and then at the end she stands on two feet to say 'bravo' Fraley told Daily Mail Online that his mother is now in the late stages of Alzheimer's and it seems like she could 'go at any time'


A Mexican wrestling star suffered a fatal blow in the ring on Friday night in front of the thousands of fans in attendance - and the fight continued for nearly two minutes as he lay motionless on the mat. Pedro Aguayo Ramirez, known as Hijo del Perro Aguayo, went limp on the ropes after a flying kick from one of his opponents, Oscar Gutierrez, known as Rey Misterio, Jr., hit his neck. The team match continued for almost two minutes before the other participants and the referee realized Aguayo was seriously injured and tended to him, according to video shot in a municipal auditorium in Tijuana, Mexico. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES . Dealt death blow on stage: El Hijo Del Perro Aguayo (pictured) was taking on former WWE star Rey Mysterio Jr. when he was kicked and then went completely limp (right) as the show continued . Aguayo went limp on the ropes of the ring after a kick from Mysterio Jr. appeared to hit his neck . The match continued before the other wrestlers and the referee realized that Aguayo was gravely injured . The wrestler lost consciousness and never recovered, reports San Diego Red. The Baja, California, state prosecutor's office said he was taken to a hospital a block away and died about 1:30am on Saturday morning. The prosecutor's office said it has opened an investigation into possible manslaughter. Aguayo, 35, had wrestled for 20 years and was the son of the legendary Pedro 'Perro' Aguayo, now retired and a member of the Aztec lucha hall of fame. Joaquin Roldan, the director of the AAA wrestling federation, said on Twitter: 'I have no words for this terrible news. 'My sincerest condolences for the Aguayo Ramirez family.' Aguayo was one of the most decorated and popular stars in the AAA. He was a three-time Mexican National Tag Team champion, a former Mexican National Light Heavyweight champion, and a Mexican National Atomicos champion. Didn't go without a fight: Before his untimely death El Hijo Del Perro Aguayo gave a spectacular performance . Crowd favorite: Fans cheered as El Hijo Del Perro Aguayo took his opponent to the ground . Celebration turned tragedy: Friday's match (not pictured) was supposed to be a celebration and it was Mysterio's first time fighting for the AAA since 1997 after leaving the WWE . Decorated wrestler: El Hijo del Perro Aguayo was a three-time Mexican National Tag Team champion, a former Mexican National Light Heavyweight champion, and a Mexican National Atomicos champion . Mexico is famous for its colorful characters and costumes in professional wrestling, popularly known as lucha libre. The elder Aguayo was a lucha libre sensation from the 1970s to 1990s. The younger Aguayo began wrestling in his teens and also was very popular, leading a group called 'Los Perros de Mal,' or the bad dogs. Bleacher Report writes that Friday's match was supposed to be a celebration and it was Mysterio's first time fighting for the AAA since 1997 after leaving the WWE. Wrestler Hijo del Santo said: 'It makes me very sad because he

Summary: WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES . El Hijo Del Perro Aguayo, 35, was dueling former WWE star Rey Mysterio Jr. in Tijuana, Mexico, when a kick he received caused a grave injury . Television images show the wrestler known as Hijo del Perro Aguayo going limp on the ropes after the blow from Mysterio . The match continued for almost two minutes before the other wrestlers and the referee realized what had happened . Star wrestler was taken to the hospital and died around 1.30am Saturday . Aguayo, 35, had wrested for 20 years and was a decorated AAA star . He was the son of legendary lucha libre wrestler Pedro 'Perro' Aguayo .


A fraternity at North Carolina State University was placed on interim suspension after it was linked to a pledge book containing jokes about rape and lynching. Pi Kappa Phi suspended its chapter at NC State until an investigation about a green book that was found at a restaurant near the school's Raleigh campus is complete. The school is cracking down on more than 20 other fraternities by temporarily suspending social events that involve alcohol. Pi Kappa Phi suspended its chapter at North Carolina State University after a book containing jokes about rape and lynching was found by a female student at a restaurant near the school's campus in Raleigh. The notebook included sexist and racially-insensitive comments like: 'That tree is so perfect for a lynching' Besides the lynching line, the book contained the phrase: 'It will be short and painful, just like when I rape you' The contents of the Pi Kappa Phi notebook were first broadcast by television station WRAL. The notebook included sexist and racially-insensitive comments like 'If she's hot enough, she doesn't need a pulse.' and 'That tree is so perfect for a lynching.' It also contained the comments: 'It will be short and painful, just like when I rape you' and 'I like little girls.' The book was turned in by student Katie Perry, who said she found it while working at the restaurant. She said: 'The contents were horrible. 'I wanted to make sure everybody knew this was going on so it could be corrected. 'Frats are looked up to, but this is what they are doing. 'I hope other fraternities are disgusted. 'I hope that if they do have this sort of thing going on in theirs, that they'll realize, whether they want to or not, that they should change, that they shouldn't promote this kind of behavior.' Frat said: 'These statements are inconsistent with the values of Pi Kappa Phi and will not be tolerated' The book was turned in by student Katie Perry, who said she found it while working at the restaurant . Pi Kappa Phi chief executive officer Mark Timmes called the quotes 'reprehensible and unacceptable'. He said: 'We have sent staff to Raleigh to investigate the circumstances of the situation. 'These statements are inconsistent with the values of Pi Kappa Phi and will not be tolerated. 'We are working closely with the university and have instructed our students to cooperate fully with all investigation efforts. 'We appreciate the university's collaboration in quickly addressing the situation.' NC State's alcohol ban doesn't apply to historically black Greek organizations or the Multicultural Greek Council . It was issued after new details about a drug paraphernalia seizure surfaced in a search warrant related to a sexual assault allegation at Alpha Tau Omega, which was suspended earlier this month. The chapter will be suspended until an investigation about the 'reprehensible' quotes in the book is complete . The details came out not long after shocking behavior at the University of Oklahoma, Penn State and other schools put fraternities in the spotlight. In announcing the alcohol crackdown,

Summary: Pi Kappa Phi suspended its chapter at North Carolina State University . Book with 'reprehensible' quotes found near school's campus in Raleigh . School suspended social events with alcohol at more than 20 other frats . Ban does not apply to historically black Greek organizations .


As a policeman in the Chinese city of Chongqing, Long Keyi is well used to stopping traffic. But he caused a hold-up of a different kind recently while on duty for the city's marathon. The race's female runners thought that he was so good looking that they abandoned their race and surrounded him, battling for the chance to take a selfie with him. No escape: Long Keyi is surrounded in his car by admirers - forcing him to call for (presumably less handsome) back-up . Stopped in their tracks: Female runners take a break from the race to have a snap taken with the officer, who many said looked like the film star Wallace Chung . The 29-year-old was mobbed at the race in south-western China partly because many of the admirers thought he looked like a leading Chinese film star, according to the People's Daily Online. Hundreds of admirers posted pictures online, with many pointing out his resemblance to actor Wallace Chung. Yuan Chung, 25, said: 'I thought he looked just like the actor from Hong Kong, Wallace Chung, the guy who is in the news at the moment because of his latest role as a TV cop.' The crowds became so big, the policeman was surrounded in his car as he tried to leave the sporting event. Chyou Teng, 26, who posted a photo, said the furore distracted people from the race. Doppelganger: Many thought the officer looked like Chinese film star Wallace Chung (pictured) Mobbed: Huge crowds gather as women - and men - rush to take his picture at the marathon in China . Film star? Long Keyi drew comparisons to popular actor Wallace Chung (right) with some even suggesting the officer was really the actor on a secret shoot . Already taken: Unfortunately for the women of Chongqing, Officer Long has recently got married . She said: 'I remember reading that some Kenyan runner was the winner but you didn't see him in the newspaper coverage, everybody was just going on about this policeman. 'He was very good natured about it though, and posed for the pictures quite happily.' Race organisers in the Chongqing Municipality confirmed it had caused congestion with many runners wanting their picture taken alongside him. But Long's colleagues said his new legion of fans would be left disappointed as he had recently married. Arresting: Marathon runners and supporters flock to take pictures of the handsome officer in south-western China . Fellow police officer Dewei Fu said: 'He only just got back on duty after getting married, so I don't think his new wife will be too impressed. 'Anyway, it was getting a bit out of hand so he was taken off duty and replaced by another less good-looking colleague.'

Summary: The handsome police officer caused delays as runners stop to take photos . Many believe he is the 'double' of Chinese actor Wallace Chung . He caused such a stir he overshadowed the actual race in Chongqing . But colleagues say admirers are out of luck as he was recently married .


Italian fashion designers Dolce and Gabbana have insisted they 'respect all the world' after their controversial remarks on fertility treatments infuriated Sir Elton John. The pop star called for a boycott of the famous brand after designer Domenico Dolce criticised in-vitro fertilization (IVF), which sparked outrage on social media. But Dolce has now insisted his views were private, personal beliefs that were based on his sense of a traditional Sicilian family. Scroll down for video . Controversy: Designer Domenico Dolce (right) has defended his controversial remarks and said he 'respects all the world'. He is pictured with business partner Stefano Gabbana (left) Boycott: Sir Elton John (pictured with his husband David Furnish and their children), spoke out against Dolce and Gabbana and claimed that he will never wear any of their clothes ever again after their comments . In an interview with CNN, Dolce insisted he did not judge people who chose the procedure, and said: 'I believe in the traditional family. 'It is impossible to change my culture for something different. It's me...I respect all the world, all the culture.' The fashion designer had previously said: 'You are born and you have a father and mother. At least it should be like that. That's why I'm not convinced by what I call chemical children, synthetic babies.' That sparked a furious reaction from John, who has two children with husband David Furnish through IVF, who fired back: 'How dare you refer to my beautiful children as "synthetic". 'Your archaic thinking is out of step with the times, just like your fashions. I shall never wear Dolce and Gabbana ever again. #BoycottDolceGabbana.' His outburst prompted a mass social media campaign, as 66,000 people joined his call to stop buying clothes from the luxury brand. But Dolce said he would not be not boycotting the artist and added: 'I love the music of Elton John.' He said he believed they could end the dispute and added: 'Every people resolve everything by talk...we start to talk, the problem is resolved. 'Every people [has] freedom for choosing what they want. This for me is democracy. I respect you because you choose what you want. 'I respect me because I choose what I want. This just my point of private view.' Interview: Dolce made his inflammatory remarks in an interview with Italian magazine Panorama earlier this month . The fashion designer also said they respected how people chose to live their lives, including the use of IVF, and said others should also respect differences in opinion. Gabbana insisted the duo were not telling anyone how to live their lives and added: 'We love gay couple. We are gay. We love gay couple. We love gay adoption. We love everything. It's just an express of my private point of view.' And when he was if he supported having children through the in-vitro procedure, he responded: 'Yeah, I don't have anything bad, because the beauty of the world is freedom.' However, Gabbana admitted they could have expressed themselves using better language to the Italian magazine that printed the interview,

Summary: Domenico Dolce described IVF babies as 'chemical children' and 'synthetic' Says he does not judge and adds: 'I respect all the world, all the culture' Sir Elton John called for boycott of Dolce & Gabbana in wake of comments . But Dolce insists he has no hard feelings towards iconic pop star .


Photographer Reuben Krabbe had been dreaming of capturing the Northern Lights for four years. He finally persuaded a group of skier friends to join him on a risky mission to ski down the snow-capped Tombstone Mountains, in Canada, as the spectacular show glimmered above them. Krabbe and friends, Tobin Seagel, Dave Gheriani, and Joel Jacques, travelled for six days to reach Tombstone Territorial Park in Yukon, braving avalanches and sub zero temperatures. The off-piste skiing location boasts some of the best views of the Northern Lights in Canada. Scroll down for video . Spectacular slalom: Professional ski and mountain bike photographer Reuben Krabbe, 24, travelled with three friends to take pictures of the mystical display . Temperatures at night reached -33 degrees Celsius, but that did not discourage the adventurous group from carrying on with their six day mission . The off-piste skiing location boasts some of the best views of the Northern Lights in Canada, which Krabbe described as 'mesmerising' When the group started the journey to the 1,500ft mountains, they encountered temperatures dropping to a freezing -33 degrees Celsius. They were unperturbed, and remained dedicated to their mission to slalom under the natural light show. Professional ski and mountain bike photogragher Reuben Krabbe, 24, said: 'We all wanted to make the trip happen, and Tobin and I had talked about trying to capture the single photograph of the Northern Lights and a skier. 'We spent a total of six days on the slopes, from leaving our truck to arriving back at it. 'The moment was very unusual and mesmerising. 'It was difficult to concentrate on a specific task when such a beautiful thing is happening above you.' The photographer has been skiing since his parents taught him at the age of four, and it has since become a massive part of his life. All the skiing conditions on the mission were off-piste, and in avalanche conditions, up the high mountains. The team braved avalanche and harsh weather conditions but Krabbe fulfilled his four-year wish to capture the Northern Lights in Canada . Friends Tobin Seagel, Dave Gheriani, and Joel Jacques spent six days with Krabbe traversing the Tombstone Territorial Park in Yukon, Canada . To witness the natural disco in its magnificence, you have to head north towards the Arctic, above latitude 60 degrees . The cause of the stunning Northern Lights is solar wind interacting with the Earth's magnetic field, creating the beautiful, natural light show. The electrically charged particles are drawn to the Earth's poles and their colours are a result of the different gases in the atmosphere. In the northern hemisphere they are known as the aurora borealis, and many tourists flock to witness the ethereal display, despite the often high cost and cold temperatures. The mysterious show also occurs in the southern hemisphere, the aurora australis, its main audience being the penguins. Krabbe said: 'I love to create images that last in a person's head, and I think about it for a long time before I capture it. 'So, a single shot like the northern lights

Summary: Photographer Reuben Krabbe, 25, and friends, skied off-piste under the spectacular natural lights display . They slalomed down the 1,500ft Tombstone Mountains in Canada in dangerous avalanche conditions . The mystical display was captured against the snow-capped mountains in a series of stunning photographs .


The oldest female US veteran, who served in the Pacific during World War II, passed away at her home in Texas at the age of 108. Lucy Coffey was the second oldest veteran in the country. She died in her sleep overnight in San Antonio on Thursday after falling ill earlier in the week with a chronic cough. Coffey grew up on a farm in Martinsville, Indiana before she left for Chicago and then Dallas, where she was working at an A&P supermarket the day Japan dropped bombs on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Two years later Coffey, at the age of 37, enlisted in the newly created Women's Army Auxiliary Corps and served in the Pacific. Scroll down for video . Lucy Coffey, the oldest female US veteran, passed away at her home in San Antonio at the age of 108 . Coffey left her job at a Dallas grocery store and enlisted at the age of 37 in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in 1943 and served in the Pacific during World War II . She was one of the 400,000 American women who served during the World War II. She rose to the rank of sergeant and earned two bronze stars, according to USA Today. After the war Coffey stayed in Japan for 13 years, working as an Army civilian in Okinawa before she moved back to Texas. Coffey worked in a procurement office at an air force base in San Antonio and retired in 1971. Last summer Coffey was able to take an Honor flight to Washington, D.C. and visit the Women's Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery, according to the San Antonio Express News. Coffey said she wanted to visit the nation's capital to see things 'that were not there before'. 'It's been a long time since I've been in Washington,' she said. 'But I would like to go to see the things that are there.' Coffey (pictured in 2014) looks at a picture of her taken in Okinawa. After the war Coffey stayed in Japan for 13 years and worked as an Army civilian . Honor flights are organized by non-profit organizations to help bring US military veterans for a free trip to visit memorials commemorating the wars they fought in. While in the capital Coffey also sat down with President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. Obama gave Coffey one of his presidential command coins, saying 'I only give that to my good friends.' After he left Biden told the veteran he was reminded of 'every time I had a good-looking date.' 'There's be some better looking guy coming along,' he said. 'Trying to take her.' Coffey's friend Queta Marquez, a veterans service officer, memorialized her best. 'She was truly a pioneer,' Marquez said. 'Full of life and spunk.' Coffey will be laid to rest with her family in Indiana.

Summary: Lucy Coffle died in her sleep in San Antonio on Thursday . She was the second oldest veteran in the country . Coffle enlisted at the age of 37 in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in 1943 . She served in the Pacific and then worked as an Army civilian in Japan for 13 years after the war ended . Coffle rose to the rank of sergeant and earned two bronze stars .


Michael Carrick has given Manchester United a big lift ahead of their clash with arch-rivals Liverpool by signing a new one-year contract at Old Trafford. The England midfielder has emerged as a key figure under Louis van Gaal despite missing the first two-and-half months of the season with an ankle injury sustained in the Dutchman’s first training session last summer. Van Gaal has made Carrick his vice-captain and the midfielder’s impressive displays culminated in him creating the opening goal for Marouane Fellaini in last weekend’s 3-0 win at home to Tottenham before scoring himself with a rare headed effort . Michael Carrick has signed a new one-year deal at Manchester United . Carrick has made 17 appearances for Manchester United this season . The 33-year-old, who joined United from Spurs for £18.6million in 2006, was due to be out of contract in the summer but the club have exercised an option to extend it for another 12 months. Speaking at his weekly press conference ahead of Sunday’s trip to Anfield, Van Gaal said: ‘He is important. He can read the game as a player on the pitch so he can coach during the game but he can improve that, I think. ‘And he is also a midfielder who can play the ball forwards and that I like because our aim is always passing the ball more forwards than sideways or backwards. Carrick has won five Premier League titles with Manchester United as well as the Champions League . Carrick joined Manchester United from Tottenham in 2006 for £18.6m . ‘And he is my second (vice) captain, he is an important man for my selection. ‘Wayne Rooney is my first captain and Michael Carrick is my second captain and that say enough what I think about those players. ‘Wayne Rooney is Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick is Michael Carrick. These are different people.’

Summary: Michael Carrick has signed a new deal keeping him at the club until 2016 . Carrick joined Manchester United from Tottenham in 2006 for £18.6m . Carrick scored in the 3-0 win over former club Spurs at the weekend .


Five days is a long time when you’re talking about the weather. Just look at these pictures of Hawes in North Yorkshire to see how glorious green replaced last Tuesday’s snowy whiteout. And now, after the warmest weekend for months, we’re going to be hit by a week of high winds and heavy rain. But another warm blast is just round the corner and this time it will be here to stay. Scroll down for video . Green and pleasant land: The small town of Hawes in North Yorkshire enjoyed fine weather yesterday as temperatures soared . All white: And the same scene last week after heavy snowfall blanketed the surrounding farmland after a blast of wintry weather . Have the barbecue on standby as forecasters predict we may enjoy a better-than-usual spring. The UK experienced the hottest day of the year on Saturday, with Santon Downham in Suffolk reaching 63F (17C), hotter than Barcelona and Rome. Meanwhile the highest temperature yesterday was the 15.4C (59.7F) observed in Charsfield, Suffolk, while London saw a decent 13C (55.4F). Yesterday, however, a storm system moved in from the Atlantic, bringing with it a series of weather warnings. The wettest place in the country yesterday was Achnagart in the Scottish Highlands, which had 1.17in (29.6mm) of rain - mostly in the early morning. This week we can expect frosty mornings, severe gales and prolonged rain. Met Office forecaster Chris Page said: ‘It will bring strong winds, especially in the North. 'There is the potential for some heavy rain and the chance of some snow too in Scotland. The whole country will experience wet and windy conditions.’ High winds: A yellow ‘be aware’ severe weather warning has been put in place from 9am today until 9am tomorrow over all of Scotland . On the way: Storm clouds over Tynemouth, although western and central parts of Scotland are also expected to see the heaviest downpours . Dark skies: Isaac Hughes, four, passes one the Kelpies 100ft high horse-head sculptures at the Forth and Clyde Canal in Falkirk yesterday . There will be a brief respite on Tuesday when the sun returns, but then the miserable weather will continue until Thursday. From next weekend, however, a spell of high-pressure will take hold across the country. In a three-month contingency forecast for March to May, the Met Office said that above-average temperatures and dry weather are likely. But it did add that the forecasts are only broad predictions. The previous record for this year was set two months ago in Exeter, Devon, when temperatures reached 16.5C (63.5F) on January 9. But the sun was not enjoyed by all - with western parts of Scotland experiencing wet weather - and the warm conditions are not expected to last. Happy: Claude, a three-week old Valais Blacknose lamb, with four-year-old Evie Duncan and her brother Bertie, two, at Whitehall Farm in Dumfries, south-west Scotland. The rare lamb had its leg broken at birth, but is now being nursed back to health and has the limb in a cast . On the beach:

Summary: UK had hotter weather than Barcelona, Rome and Athens at the weekend - with the mercury hitting 17.5C . But severe wind warning is in place for Scotland today, with gusts of 80mph forecast for exposed parts . Up to eight inches of rain forecast over 36 hours in Scotland, with four inches already falling in Highlands .


A high school freshman battling an eating disorder has died from a heart attack just a day after celebrating her 15th birthday. Lacey Smarr of Longview, Texas, died on February 2 after starving her body of the important nutrients needed for her heart to function. Lacey's eating disorder had begun just months earlier during the eighth-grade when friends had teased her about her curvy physique. Lacey Smarr of Longview, Texas, died on February 2 after starving her body of the nutrients needed for her heart to function . 'They would tell her that her butt looked big in the volleyball shorts,' mom Candy Miller told News Journal. 'That's all it took for Lacey. She's just that kind of person that takes it seriously.' Candy says the girls loved Lacey and didn't mean any harm but from that moment on her daughter became fixated about her weight. To begin with Lacey made a concerted effort to eat healthy and exercise but soon her family started to notice unusual behaviour. When Lacey would go to the restroom she would lock herself in and turn on the water in the sink. 'I asked her about it, and she said she was locking the door because of her little brother and that she couldn't use the restroom without the water running,' Candy said. 'I bought it. I didn't question it.' Mom Candy Miller had asked doctors if her daughter had an eating disorder, but instead they diagnosed an ulcer and prescribed an antacid . As her daughter started to lose weight, her mother became worried. At one point, the teenager was taken to hospital after fainting and hitting her head. While there, nurses observed Lacey eat then throw up her food. Candy asked doctors if her daughter had an eating disorder, but instead they diagnosed an ulcer and prescribed an antacid. The doctors refered Lacey to psychiatrists and counselors, but they also told Candy Miller that they didn't believe her daughter had an eating disorder. 'I blamed myself in the beginning (after Lacey's death), but she fooled doctors,' Candy Miller said. From weighing 126 pounds at her last athletic physical in eighth grade, Lacey had dropped down to 88 pounds at the time of her death. From weighing 126 pounds at her last athletic physical in eighth grade, Lacey had dropped down to 88 pounds at the time of her death . On the day of her death, Lacey had returned home early from school after complaining of not feeling well. She was found unresponsive by her stepfather, who tried CPR and called for an ambulance. On her birthday Lacey had eaten several meals, but her mom now believes that Lacey had thrown the food up afterwards. 'She's a very smart girl,' said Candy. 'She knew how to hide it.' In honor of her daughter, Candy Miller is in the process of launching the Lacey Foundation. 'I feel like if we can save just one family from the grief we're going through and the pain, then my daughter didn't die in vain,' Miller said. The foundation

Summary: Lacey Smarr of Longview, Texas, died on February 2 after starving her body of the nutrients needed for her heart to function . The high school freshman's eating disorder had started after she was teased about her curvy physique during volleyball . From weighing 126 pounds at her last athletic physical in eighth grade, Lacey had dropped down to 88 pounds at the time of her death . Her mom had asked doctors if her daughter had an eating disorder, but instead they had diagnosed an ulcer and prescribed an antacid .


The biggest impression Grant Elliott had made on world cricket came when he was barged by Ryan Sidebottom during a one-day international at the Oval seven years ago and was unwittingly caught in the middle of a major row between England and New Zealand. Now he will be remembered for all the right reasons. Elliott, a little known all-rounder born in South Africa but a naturalised Kiwi, played one of the great one-day innings on Tuesday for his adopted country against the nation of his birth to take New Zealand to their first World Cup final. It led to jubilant scenes at Auckland’s Eden Park, a venue more readily associated with New Zealand’s rugby triumphs than cricketing ones, and breathed life into a tournament in which exciting finishes have been all too rare. Grant Elliott celebrates hitting a six against South Africa to put New Zealand through to the World Cup final . Daniel Vettori embraces Elliott while bowler Dale Steyn lays on the ground after the crucial blow . Elliott, 36, powered his way to what would be a match-winning unbeaten 84 in the Black Caps chase . What a day for New Zealand and what a day for 36-year-old Elliott, who had not played international cricket for 14 months when he became one of coach Mike Hesson’s inspired choices for this World Cup. Elliott beams as he meets the press after the match . Elliott will surely never play another innings like his unbeaten 84 which earned New Zealand the most nerve-racking of victories with just a ball to spare against a South African team who fell short when it most mattered yet again. And Elliott will surely never play another shot like the six that soared over the short long-on boundary with five needed off two balls from the world’s greatest fast bowler in Dale Steyn. A man who has had a largely anonymous career that has taken in Transvaal, Wellington and Surrey was humble enough to console the stricken Steyn in scenes reminiscent of Andrew Flintoff’s Ashes embrace of Brett Lee in 2005. Then Elliott talked of how much this means for a country who will now take on either Australia or India in the final on Sunday after falling short in no fewer than six previous World Cup semi-finals. ‘I was looking to hit that ball for six or four,’ said Elliott. ‘I was just going to line it up and it was going over the boundary. It means a lot to the players but you only had to look to the stands to see how much it meant to a lot of people.’ This was glorious vindication for the attacking, modern brand of one-day cricket that New Zealand have been producing under their impressive captain Brendon McCullum with players who have not always been regarded as dynamic. Elliott goes for broke on the penultimate ball of the match and his sweet strike soars into the stands . Steyn, for many the world's best fast bowler, stands with his hands on his knees as Elliott celebrates .

Summary: South Africa-born Grant Elliott hit match-winning 84 not out in semi-final . Black Caps reached first World Cup final with Elliott's penultimate ball six . Elliott, 36, had not played international cricket for 14 months when picked . Win is vindication for the attacking brand played under Brendon McCullum . New Zealand play the winner of the semi-final between Australia or India .


Parents are being warned about the risks of amber teething necklaces after a young mother found her 15-month-old daughter almost strangled to death by one in her cot last month. When Ashleigh Ferguson came into her daughter Ellie's bedroom, she found her usually bubbly child face down and silent, with her amber teething necklace twisted around her neck. 'It was wrapped around her arm and neck with a twist in between and my stomach just dropped with a sickening feeling that something like this could even happen,' Ms Ferguson, 26, told the Daily Telegraph. Scroll down for video . Parents have been warned about using amber necklaces to relieve teething in children . 'If the pressure on her neck had been in a slightly different point, it’s unimaginable,' she said. The amber necklaces, which are widely available through health food stores and chemists are said to have been worn for centuries to reduce teething pain. Retailers claim that when they're worn close to the skin, the amber beads release succinic acid which relieves pain. But the Therapeutic Goods Administration states there is no evidence amber necklaces offer any relief from the symptoms of teething and in 2011, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission issued a warning on the necklaces. They posed two potential hazards strangulation and choking, the ACCC said. After testing several products, it found the necklaces could break and release small parts 'which could result in choking hazards to children under three'. Ashleigh Ferguson found her daughter Ellie with one of the necklaces twisted around her neck in her cot, face down . 'It is likely that unsupervised teething infants wearing amber teething necklaces or bracelets will mouth or chew the product,' the report warned. 'Is it worth the risk, especially when used unsupervised as in a sleeping environment?' Jill Green, National Manager of Education and Bereavement support at Australian non-profit organisation Sids and Kids, said. Australian not-for-profit organisation Sids and Kids and the ACCC have warned parents against the product . 'We need to need to look at why they're promoting these products. 'If you go into a nursery store, you'll see so many products that say they will prevent this and that. We need to be very careful that we're not manufacturing anxiety and we need more evidence that it works and more information about the risks associated with it. For more information about Amber necklaces and for parenting support, visit the Sids and Kids website.

Summary: 15 month-old daughter almost strangled in her cot by amber teething necklace . Parents warned not to leave children unsupervised . The ACCC says the necklaces pose a risk of strangling and choking .


Sex crazed: Dr. Arthur Zilberstein's 'preoccupation with sexual matters' caused him to lose his license . A doctor has had his license suspended after bizarre, sexually-fueled behavior at work, says the state Department of Heath. Dr. Arthur Zilberstein's 'preoccupation with sexual matters' including using medical images for sexual gratification and having sexual encounters at his workplace led to his license being suspended by the Medical Commission on June 5, 2014. Seattle Pi reports that a subsequent hearing reviewing the charges led to the indefinite suspension. Zilberstein must undergo a mental and behavioral evaluation and pay a $5,000 fine. He will be able to peitition for the reinstatement of his medical license only after he completes the mandated evaluation and recommendations. The anesthesiologist, from Seattle, Washington, also allegedly sent explicit texts while performing C-sections and naked selfies to a patient at Swedish Medical Center where he worked. The charges said some of the pictures were 'depicting himself in hospital scrubs, wearing his hospital badge and exposing his genitals'. Washington state health authorities said 47-year-old Zilberstein repeatedly compromised patient safety between at least April 2013 and August 2013. Authorities accused Zilberstein, who has been in practice since 1995, of issuing at least 29 unauthorized prescriptions for controlled substances and other drugs. Anesthesiologist also allegedly sent texts while performing operations . The charges, filed with the state Medical Quality Assurance Commission, also allege that Zilberstein prescribed unauthorized narcotics to a female patient he had sex with, NBC News reported. On one day alone, June 17, 2013, he is accused of sending 64 texts, many just minutes apart, during seven surgeries, many of which had sexual innuendos. Inappropriate behavior: Dr. Arthur Zilbertstein, an anesthesiologist, allegedly sent explicit texts while performing C-sections and naked selfies to a patient at Swedish Medical Center where he worked . One read: 'I'm hella busy with C sections.' Another read: 'Oh. And my partner walked in as I was pulling up my scrubs. I'm pretty sure he caught me.' The charges state: 'Respondent's lack of focus on patient care while providing anesthesia services for hospital-based surgical procedures routinely fell below the standard of care and put patients at unreasonable risk of harm.' Zilberstein also demonstrated 'moral turpitude' that reflected badly on the medical profession. He was contracted through Physicians Anesthesia Services with Swedish Medical Center to provide care , NBC News reported. Hospital spokesman Clay Holtzman said: 'The safety of our patients is our number one priority. Once we learned that the state had suspended this physician's medical license, the physician's medical staff membership and privileges were immediately suspended. 'We just recently learned of these allegations and are conducting our own internal review of the physician, who is not directly employed by Swedish.' No longer employed: Dr. Arthur Zilbertstein is no longer employed at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle .

Summary: Dr. Arthur Zilberstein's has had his license suspended indefinitely after bizarre sexually-fueled behavior at work . Zilberstein must undergo a mental and behavioral evaluation and pay a $5,000 fine . He is accused of using medical images for sexual gratification . The charges said some of the pictures were 'depicting himself in hospital scrubs, wearing his hospital badge and exposing his genitals' Anesthesiologist also allegedly sent sexts while performing operations . Authorities accused Zilberstein, who has been in practice since 1995, of issuing at least 29 unauthorized prescriptions for controlled substances .


King Felipe of Spain and his wife Queen Letizia stepped out to welcome Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos to Madrid today. The royals laughed together as they arrived for the official welcoming ceremony at El Pardo palace outside Madrid. Letizia, 42, who looked chic in a nude skirt and blouse with black detailing, walked with the Colombian first lady Maria Clemencia Rodriguez during the event. King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain arrive at the ceremony welcoming the Colombian president to Spain . Queen Letizia of Spain (right) and Colombian president's wife Maria Clemencia Rodriguez (left) followed their husbands during the official ceremony welcoming the South American leaders to Madrid . The mother-of-two teamed a nude blouse with a nude and black patterned pencil skirt and patent nude heels. Her coat was an elegant tailored wool affair and she held a discreet black leather clutch. As usual, the Spanish royal opted for small pearl drop earrings, while her hair was worn in a simple side parting. Her South American counterpart, Maria Clemencia Rodriguez went for a grey dress with matching pearl-studded biker-style jacket. Queen Letizia and husband Felipe welcomed their Colombian counterparts on a three-day visit to Spain . From left to right, Queen Letizia of Spain, Juan Manuel Santos, the president of Colombia, King Felipe VI of Spain and Maria Clemencia Rodriguez, the first lady of Colombia on the steps of La Zarzuela palace . The women walked behind their husbands and seemed to have plenty to talk during the stately event which was then followed by an official luncheon at La Zarzuela Palace. The foursome reviewed the troops and listened to their national anthems to kick off Santos's three-day long visit to Spain. No doubt Letizia, a former top newspaper and TV journalist had much to discuss with Santos, who is the former deputy director of El Tiempo, the main Colombian newspaper. Just last week, art-lover Letizia and her husband attended the 34th ARCO International Contemporary Art Fair at the IFEMA exhibition site in the Spanish capital, which will feature Colombian artists this year. Queen Letizia attended the 34th ARCO International Contemporary Art Fair in Madrid . The Spanish queen looked chic and colour co-ordinated in a shift dress, black leather clutch and suede shoes . Felipe Varela Studded Dress . Not available online . Visit site . She's a royal who's garnered a firm fashion following and with outfits like this, it's easy to see why Queen Letizia's style goes down such a storm. We love the way she's introduced a slight edginess to her look thanks to the studded dress which puts a fresh spin on the otherwise classic colour block design. Her chic frock is by one of her favourite designers, Felipe Varela, who's designs she often turns to for public appearances. That said, we love the fact she also champions the Spanish high-street by regularly wearing brands like Zara, Uterque and Mango. Love Letizia's dress too? Well although her exact style isn't available, you can still channel her look by snapping up a studded dress from

Summary: Queen Letizia welcomed Colombian First Lady Maria Clemencia Rodriguez . Joined husband King Felipe in event at El Pardo palace outside Madrid . King Felipe VI escorted Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos .


A little-known southern pizza chain is edging in on big name brands to take a big slice of the market. Hunt Brothers Pizza provides gas stations and convenience stores with ingredients and start up equipment but doesn't charge franchise fees. As a result it now boasts more U.S. sites than either Domino's or Pizza Hut, with 7,300 locations in 28 states. As well as the convenience factor, customers apparently love the taste. Scroll down for video . Loyal fan: Roy Bruce, owner of the Rightway Foodmart poses for a photo in front of a Hunt Brothers Pizza display in Andersonville, Tennessee . 'It beats Pizza Hut and Domino's,' said 23-year-old Brittany Bunch, who buys Hunt Brothers about once a week during breaks from her job at a water damage company. 'It's just got more flavor. It seems like, with the others, you're getting cardboard.' While Hunt Brothers may be unknown in many households, it runs television ads during NASCAR races and cable outdoors shows. For several years, it has sponsored Kevin Harvick, who won the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup. On a recent morning at 10:40am, Roy Bruce, who owns Rightway Foodmart in Andersonville, Tennessee, started sliding Hunt Brothers pizzas for the lunch rush into a conveyor-belt oven. Easy-to-make: Each pie starts out frozen, a crust with sauce and a layer of cheese . Build your own: Employees can add fresh pepperoni, extra cheese and other toppings . Tasty treat: The result after about five minutes in the 525-degree oven is a bubbling-hot pizza with browned toppings that tastes comparable to the big delivery chains' pizzas . Each pie starts out frozen, a crust with sauce and a layer of cheese. Employees can add fresh pepperoni, extra cheese and other toppings. The result after about five minutes in the 525-degree oven is a bubbling-hot pizza with browned toppings that tastes comparable to the big delivery chains' pizzas. In about an hour, Bruce sold that first pizza and another one in two-slice $2.99 'hunks' from a countertop warming display near his cash register. Pizza customers included a UPS delivery driver, a woman on her way to lunch with her daughter and a guy in camouflage who confessed he was just coming from the liquor store. In a typical Hunt Brothers arrangement, Bruce said he paid about $10,000 for his oven, freezer, display case and other equipment and now just pays the Nashville, Tennessee-based company for the pizza ingredients. Hunt Brothers, which is privately owned, fine-tuned this approach starting in the early 1990s when four brothers who'd worked separately in the restaurant industry joined forces to sell pizzas to convenience stores. Hunt Brothers had 750 locations by 1994, said Keith Solsvig, its vice president for marketing. 'Convenience stores in rural areas were the hub,' Solsvig said in a phone interview. 'A lot of people coming and going. And a lot of these smaller towns, they didn't really have a lot of other restaurants or other places to eat.' Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and Texas each have more than 700 locations, Solsvig said. Not all locations are

Summary: Hunt Brothers Pizza provides gas stations and convenience stores with ingredients and start up equipment but doesn't charge franchise fees . It currently has 7,300 locations in 28 states . As well as the convenience factor, customers apparently love the taste .


Two members of One Direction are being forced to post bonds worth nearly £6,600 to be allowed into the Philippines following a video which allegedly saw them smoking marijuana. Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson are required to put down the money ahead of One Direction's concert in Manila this weekend, to be forfeited if they are caught using, or impliedly promoting, illegal drugs while in the Philippines. This comes in the wake of a video filmed last April, where the pair were seen joking about drugs as they appeared to share a roll-up 'joint' during the Latin America leg of their 2014 Stadium Tour. Scroll down for video . Bad boys: Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson, pictured at the American Music Awards in November last year, have been forced to post bond of £3,300 each in order to be allowed to enter the Philippines . The video, obtained by MailOnline last May, sees Louis, 23, narrate from behind the camera while seemingly filming his 22-year-old bandmate, on their way to a One Direction concert in Lima, Peru. During the 15-minute journey Louis, from Doncaster, and Zayn, from Bradford, joke with each other and the three members of their crew travelling with them. Filmed by Louis, it shows them in smoke-filled car, the other members of One Direction appearing to travel in a separate vehicle, with Zayn asking: 'Are we allowed to talk contraband in this?' Louis can be heard saying that he wants to 'light up' and his handed a lighter and a roll-up from a third person in the SUV. Both singers can be seen smoking the roll-up and and appear to be making fun of the band's police escort. Caught on camera: The video emerged last spring, allegedly showing Zayn and Louis sharing a marijuana joint during the Latin America leg of their 2014 Stadium Tour . Conditions: Zayn and Louis, seen with fellow bandmembers Harry Styles, Niall Horan and Liam Payne, need to put down the money to be forfeited if they are caught using, or promoting, drugs while in the Philippines . Louis appears to be confirming that the pair are smoking an illegal substance, handing his bandmate the cigarette while saying: 'One very very important factor of Zayn's warm up of course is Mary J, herself'. The band was criticised after the video leak and bandmember Liam Payne tweeted an apology saying 'I love my boys and maybe things have gone a little sideways. I apologize for that.' Sorry: Zayn has publicly apologised after being pictured holding hands with fan, Lauren Rich . He said: 'We are only in our 20's and we all do stupid things at this age.' Ahead of the band's concert in Manila this weekend, the Philippine Bureau of Immigration is requiring Zayn and Louis to post 200,000 Philippine Peso (£2,996) bond and 20,000 PHP (£300) processing fee each through their concert producer for their special work permits. 'The condition is intended to protect the public interest should the band members commit any violation during their stay in the Philippines,' the bureau's spokeswoman

Summary: Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson to post bonds to enter Philippines . One Direction is set to hold a concert in capital Manila this weekend . Singers have to post bonds of £3,300 each to be allowed in the country . Follows last year's video showing the pair allegedly smoking marijuana .


Ryan Shawcross is ready to make his return from a six week injury lay-off in time to face his old manager Tony Pulis. The Stoke captain has been out since aggravating a back injury during the 3-1 win over Queens Park Rangers in January but could start against West Bromwich Albion. Shawcross has come through his first full week of training since suffering the problem and is a welcome boost for boss Mark Hughes as he targets a fourth straight Premier League victory. Stoke are set to have captain Ryan Shawcross (centre) back for their trip to West Brom on Saturday . Shawcross hasn't played since January after aggravating a back injury in their 3-1 home win over QPR . The Stoke captain (left) winces as he attended to by the club medic hurting his back . Speaking on Friday morning Hughes said: 'Ryan has joined in with the rest of the group for the best part of the week and he has come through it okay. 'Obviously there is still another session in front of us, and as long as he suffers no affects from that then he will certainly be in my thoughts. 'We have a doubt over Philipp Wollscheid anyway so having Ryan available could help us in that regard. We lost him early on in the last game against Everton and Geoff Cameron came on and performed superbly well. 'Whether Ryan or Philipp is available I still have good options available to me, so I aren’t too worried about it.’ Shawcross (left) could come in for Philipp Wollscheid who is a doubt for the trip to West Brom .

Summary: Ryan Shawcross aggravated his back in Stoke's win over QPR in January . Stoke centre back has been out of action for six weeks since the injury . The Potters travel to West Brom in the Premier League on Saturday .


Embattled Whole Pantry founder Belle Gibson has expressed concern over her family's safety in her first comments to media since she admitted her terminal cancer may have been 'misdiagnosed'. In an interview with Daily Mail Australia, Ms Gibson claimed her son's childcare details, her home address and floor plan had been posted online amidst the fierce backlash against her. She said that was the reason 'police came to our home checking in on my safety' last week. Ms Gibson also hit out at some of her critics, saying that while she understood 'everyone's anger and confusion', some people had responded 'maliciously'. Belle Gibson: Doubt has been cast on the Whole Pantry founder's stories as people demand answers from the health guru . Doting young mum: Ms Gibson has expressed concern about her family's safety after her son's childcare details were allegedly placed online . Ms Gibson's remarks came during a devastating 24 hours for her business, with local publisher Penguin Books and a U.S. publishing house dumping Ms Gibson's Whole Pantry recipe book. The Whole Pantry, a popular app, gained media attention because of Ms Gibson's remarkable story about cancer survival . 'Our address being posted online to a website... is not OK,' she said, providing Daily Mail Australia with screenshots of her address posted on Facebook. The Instagram star did not address questions concerning her cancer diagnosis, saying she would 'have a statement live this week' where she would address medical questions. 'Our address being posted online to a website... is not OK,' she said, providing Daily Mail Australia with screenshots of her address posted on Facebook. 'I do think it's important for myself and the company to recognise everyone's anger and confusion surrounding this last week, though this doesn't justify how others have perpetuated this or responded so maliciously.' She has not provided evidence of her childcare or floor plan claims at time of publication. Her remarks came during a devastating 24 hours for her business, with local publisher Penguin Books and a U.S. publishing house dumping Ms Gibson's Whole Pantry recipe book. The book had been written in conjunction with her hugely successful app of the same name, which is set to feature on the Apple Watch. The app gained popularity after Ms Gibson claimed she warded off a terminal brain cancer diagnosis through diet and a holistic approach to life. But after close friends last week cast doubt on these claims, Ms Gibson herself admitted in an interview with The Australian that an announcement last year that her cancer had spread to her liver, spleen, blood and uterus was a 'misdiagnosis'. Ms Gibson explained why she today wiped all her remaining photos from her Instagram account - some had already been removed - and had the Whole Pantry Facebook page deleted. 'At the end of the day, I am a human being on the receiving end of comments, questions and emails and even if the public are used to a digital interaction with me, it does not warrant some of the recent responses,' she said. The Whole Pantry

Summary: Whole Pantry founder Belle Gibson expresses concern over her family's safety in remarks to Daily Mail Australia . Ms Gibson has faced a fierce backlash since close friends cast doubt about her terminal cancer diagnosis . 'My son's childcare details were posted online,' she claimed, adding that her address and floor plan were also made available . Daily Mail Australia is attempting to independently verify these claims . The popular Instagram personality still has not addressed questions about her 'cancer diagnosis' She has pledged to release a 'put a statement live' this week where she will answer questions about her medical condition . Penguin Books and her U.S. publisher have dumped her Whole Pantry recipe book over the past 24 hours .