A stork found itself out of its dinner after a hungry eagle stole the fish it had put in hard effort hunting for. The saddle-billed stork was caught on camera as it fished for food at the Kruger National Park in South Africa. However, as the bird readied itself for dinner, a large eagle swooped in, grabbing the fish, leaving the poor stork behind to hunt once more. Dinner time: The saddle-billed stork has managed to catch a fish for supper at the Kruger National Park . Incoming: An eagle flies in, causing the stork to drop the fish, and the bird of prey goes in for the steal . The stork was filmed wading through a shallow pond, trying to catch a fish, and can be seen being rudely interrupted by the eagle. As the large wading bird is re-positioning the fish in its large bill, an African fish eagle swoops in, causing the stork to drop its dinner. The eagle grabs the fish with its claws, and despite the efforts made by the shocked stork, the bird of prey flies off with the prey. The African fish eagle is known to steal fish that other birds catch, GrindTV reports, which is how it got its name. The eagle can be found troughout sub-Saharan Africa and is the national bird of Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Sudan. Snatch: The African fish eagle grabs hold of the fish in front of the shocked stork . My lunch! Despite an effort from the saddle-billed stork, the eagle swoops in and flies off with the fish . Poor birdie: Although the eagle is surely pleased with his catch, the stork is left hungry and has to hunt again .

Summary: Eagle stealing fish from stork filmed at the Kruger National Park . After fishing up its dinner, saddle-billed stork loses out to the eagle .


Russian President Vladimir Putin has described a secret meeting with officials last year when Russia decided it would take Crimea — the Black Sea region that Moscow annexed from Ukraine last March. In a trailer for an upcoming documentary, shown on state-owned television late Sunday, Putin said that he met with security officials in February to make plans for saving Ukraine's then-President Viktor Yanukovych, who fled power after months of pro-European protests in the Ukrainian capital. 'We got ready to get him right out of Donetsk by land, by sea or by air,' he said. 'Heavy machine guns were mounted there so that there wouldn't be much discussion about it.' Scroll down for video . Russian president Vladimir Putin, who has described a secret meeting with officials last year when Russia decided it would take Crimea . Putin said that after the meeting he told the security chiefs that they would be 'obliged to start working to return Crimea to Russia.' The minute-long trailer was overlaid with dramatic music and sweeping shots of the Crimean coast. The channel, Rossiya-1, did not specify when the full film would be released. The Kremlin originally denied that it had sent troops into Crimea, though Putin later announced on state television that Russian troops had been sent in. Yanukovych was safely on Russian soil by late February, when Russia's military was establishing its presence in Crimea. Putin said that he met with security officials in February to make plans for saving Ukraine's then-President Viktor Yanukovych, pictured . The virtually bloodless seizure of Crimea - a Black Sea peninsula with an ethnic Russian majority and where Moscow has a naval base - was followed by a pro-Moscow insurgency in the east of Ukraine. About 6,000 people have been killed in the fighting in eastern Ukraine. A fragile ceasefire, greed last month in Minsk, has largely held so far. Western governments have condemned Russia's intervention in Crimea as illegal, with the European Union and United States imposing sanctions on Moscow. Ukrainian soldiers stand on top of an armoured personnel carrier in Berdianske. Western governments have condemned Russia's intervention in Crimea as illegal . About 6,000 people have been killed in the fighting in eastern Ukraine. A fragile ceasefire, greed last month in Minsk, has largely held so far . Russian soldiers who took part have been given state medals with the citation 'For returning Crimea', which give the starting date of the operation as February 20, before Yanukovich was ousted. Novaya Gazeta, a newspaper often critical of Putin, published details last month of what it said was a document presented to the presidential administration some time between February 4 and 12 last year. It said the document described a plan to annex Crimea and eastern Ukraine. The Kremlin called the newspaper's report nonsense.

Summary: Trailer for a new documentary on President Putin shown on Russian TV . Showed Putin talking about annexation of Crimea from Ukraine last year . Described a secret meeting when plans were made to take back Crimea . Said how they had to get then-Ukraine president Viktor Yanukovych out of Donetsk .


A man who released a record more than 20 years ago and now works in a bar has become an overnight sensation thanks to an army of line-dancing fans. Ethan Allen, 41, from Aughton, Lancashire, released Somethin' In The Water with his band Cheap Seats back in 1996, a track from their album, Call It What You Will. However, now, thanks to its new following, it is now number 20 in the Country Music Chart . Ethan Allen, 41 of Lancashire, has become a sensation from his song that was released in 1996 . The song has long been a staple at line-dancing events but when a video of the performance taken at the 19th Crystal Boot Awards in Blackpool in February and posted to Ethan Allen's Facebook page, it went wild. Mr Allen, who works as music director at Eric's on Liverpool's Mathew Street, was busy at work when he heard the news. 'I was doing the stock take of the bar when I got a text that said one of my songs from 20 years ago had three million hits online in the last week,' he said. 'I thought it was a wind up, but I looked and there it was. Every day we get hundreds of thousands more so it's already topped 4 million,' he told the Mirror. In only three days, the clip had 3,602,445 views and is growing at around 100,000 a day, with shares from hundreds of thousands of line-dance fans and US Country Radio Stations 99.1 WQIL Jacksonville and 93.1 The Wolf Greensboro. Ethan Allen, left and Raul Malo lead singer of The Mavericks, right, performing at a party in 2000 . Cheap Seats with Ethan Allen, pictured, won CMT International Video Artist of The Year in 1996 and 1997 . Ethan worked in Nashville when he was younger and completed a tour of the States after being signed at just 19 years old. But things didn't work out, Ethan was dropped from his label and when he was dropped, he returned to Liverpool and started playing in bars and clubs, reports the Liverpool Echo. 'I had a residency in New Brighton and I met John Pettifer. We set up the Cheap Seats and paid for ourselves to go over and make a record. It went mad,' he says. The group won CMT International Video Artist of The Year in 1996 and 1997, BCMA Rising Star and Best Group in 1997 and the video for 'Somethin' In The Water was Number One in the CMT Video Chart in 1996. With the current success of Country and new bands such as The Shires and Ward Thomas play-listed it looks like The Cheap Seats were indeed 20 years ahead of their time. Cheap Seat's Ethan Allen, left, with David Essex, right, at The Royal Albert Hall in 2000 . Ethan Allen, left, pictured with great friend Raul Malo lead singer of The Mavericks, right, in February 2015 . Ethan said: 'I've been amazed by the phenomenal response to this and it is great to be back in

Summary: Ethan Allen had more than four million hits with Somethin' In the Water . Song released two decades ago and has gathered a line dancing fan base . Received text telling him about comeback: 'I thought it was a wind up'


The EU is set to lift a ban on imports of chicken from the United States which are washed with a suspect acid disinfectant. American producers routinely wash raw chicken following slaughter with a substance called peroxyacetic acid (PAA) to remove harmful bacteria. The practice has been banned in Britain and Europe for many years because of a determination to remove harmful bugs at source, rather than using disinfectants to clean up carcasses. There are also concerns that reliance on these washes could put consumers at risk by playing a part in the creation of superbugs. However, the European Commission has signalled that it plans to lift the ban following pressure from the American government and US chicken producers. The EU has lifted a ban on U.S. chickens which are washed in an acid it is feared helps cause superbugs . The proposal has alarmed consumer groups, who say it is at odds with European policy, which has been designed to remove harmful bacteria from the birds on farms, rather than relying on disinfectants. Just last week, the chef and food campaigner, Jamie Oliver, warned that Britain and Europe risk importing inferior food from the USA under a new free trade deal called TTIP. Campaigners say the changes being planned to allow chicken washed with PAA are exactly the sort of thing that will become more common under the TTIP regime. Mute Schimpf, food campaigner for Friends of the Earth Europe, said: ‘The EU’s approach to food safety is under attack, even before any trade deal with the US is agreed. ‘Despite repeated denial from the EU and national governments, the pressure is increasing to allow more imports of factory farmed meat rinsed in disinfectants. The EU must take a clear stand and ban all imports of meat produced in this way, and show the public that it is not caving in to US trade interests.’ Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has warned lowering standards risks allowing poor-quality US food into the British market . In the past, EU national governments have blocked moves by the European Commission to approve imports of ‘chlorinated chicken’ from the USA – chicken cleaned with a chlorine and water wash to kill bugs. This was done as a precaution and because it could mask poor hygiene standards, as well as harm the health of workers in abattoirs and lead to pollution. Consumer groups argue that these same safeguards should be applied to the use of PAA and imports of chicken cleaned with the disinfectant. The European consumer organisation BEUC insists that health and safety should be put ahead of a desire to improve trade relations with the US. It said: ‘As the EU and the US are engaged into talks for a free trade agreement, we look to EU authorities not to let their decision driven solely by trade considerations but to put food safety and consumer protection first.’ BEUC said allowing the use of these chemical treatments opens the door to lower hygiene standards on farms and in slaughterhouses. This is because producers may believe they

Summary: Food chiefs are to allow in chickens washed in peroxyacetic acid (PAA) Experts fear the practice could be aiding the spread of superbugs . Consumer groups have also warned that shoppers don't like the idea . Others say trade links with the USA are being put ahead of safety . European Food Safety Authority has ruled that PAA is not toxic to humans .


Hannah Green's 30th birthday is a day she will never forget but not for the reasons you might expect. At 20 weeks pregnant, it was also the day Hannah, now 31, discovered her unborn daughter Lola had a congenital heart disease and would need open heart surgery as soon as she was born. With no history of the condition in the family the unexpected news left Hannah and her partner Gerard Bradley, 30, from Gosport, Hampshire, devastated, and Hannah vowed to do everything she could to ensure her daughter had the best start in life. Scroll down for video . Hannah Green with daughter Lola, now a happy and healthy eight months old . Hannah said: 'It was my routine 20-week scan and they couldn't see the valve coming off the left hand side of the baby's heart. 'None of this affected the baby while it was inside me but once the baby was delivered they wouldn't be able to get enough oxygen.' Hannah and Gerard's baby had transposition of the great arteries, a rare heart defect in which the two main arteries leaving the heart are reversed. Because of the shock diagnosis the couple decided to find out the sex of their unborn baby, which they had planned to keep a surprise. 'I felt like we needed to know her sex. I needed to feel something positive and connect with her. We didn't need any more surprises,' first time mum said. The diagnosis meant that Lola would need open heart surgery to switch the arteries back to their correct position as soon as she was born. Lola had open heart surgery when she was just ten days old in an eight-hour operation to swap arteries . Newborn Lola with proud parents Hannah and dad Gerard Bradley, a tattoo artist . 'It's so easy to take it for granted when you have a healthy baby. When you find out there's a problem with your baby that will require medical intervention you want to do anything you can to make it better.' So when Hannah attended London ExCel's Baby Show in February 2014 and came across stem cell banking company Precious Cells, she realised the procedure could prove priceless. Stem cells are found in the cord blood that remains in the placenta and umbilical cord, which are usually thrown away, after a baby is born. The stem cells are an exact DNA match to the baby and can help cure many life threatening diseases, such as leukaemia and sickle cell disease. Although stem cell banking is popular in America there are currently only four NHS hospitals in the UK offering the service. New parents – including Sky Sports presenter Natalie Pinkham who gave birth to her first child Wilfred in January - are using private stem cell banking companies instead. Hannah said: 'We were going to look for a crib and a pram and came away with information about stem cell banking.' Hannah feels comforted by knowing her daughter's precious stem cells will be there for her until she's 30 . The family

Summary: Hannah Green's daughter Lola was born with congenital heart disease . Mum from Gosport had blood from Lola's cord harvested at birth . Her stem cells have been cryogenically frozen for 30 years .


Maho Beach in Saint Martin is known globally for its close encounters with airplanes. But that doesn't make the phenomenon any less incredible, as this video taken by a recent tourist to the destination shows. Approaching Princess Juliana International Airport, the aircraft is captured in slow motion as it makes its final approach, which makes the footage even more amazing. Scroll down for video . The aircraft is captured in slow motion as it approaches Princess Juliana International Airport in Saint Martin . As its shadow engulfs the beach, the sheer size of the aircraft dwarfs the tourists underneath it, who pose for photographs and watch in awe. Seemingly closer than usual, the wheels look like they could be touched as turning heads follow its movement and numerous tablets and smart phones capture its landing. Passing the fence and arriving inside the airport, the plane’s wheels appear to narrowly miss a taxi, which drives on by as if nothing ever happened. Maho Beach is located on the Dutch side of the Caribbean island of Saint Martin, in the territory of Sint Maarten. Aircraft are forced to land so close to the beach so as to touch down near the start of the short Runway 10, which is 2,300 metres in length. As a result the area is popular with plane spotters and many of the surrounding bars and restaurants on the beach display airline departure and arrival timetables. Planes are required to fly low when approaching the airport so as to get as close to the start of the short Runway 10 . Seemingly closer than normal, the plane's wheels look like they could be touched by the people on Maho Beach . People film the plane coming in to land as it passes over a fence and a taxi that carries on driving past .

Summary: The amazing footage captures the plane approaching in slow motion . Wheels look like they are close enough to be touched by beach goers . Plane was landing at Princess Juliana International Airport in Saint Martin .


A young woman died instantly after falling from a hotel balcony while on spring break at South Padre Island . Nereida Cruz, 21, had only been able to legally drink for 12 days before the incident on the seventh floor of the Padre South Hotel near the southern tip of Texas. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in her death at around 9am Wednesday morning, according to Cameron County judge Bennie Ochoa. Nereida Cruz, 21, was killed instantly after falling from a seventh story balcony at a South Padre Island hotel. She had just turned the legal drinking age on March 6 . Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the death of Cruz, who traveled to the popular spring break destination with five friends . He said the death appeared to be accidental. 'It is believed that she was perched on the balcony wall, kind of resting and moved to adjust herself and slipped and fell to her death,' South Padre Island police chief Randy Smith told KVEO. The young woman and five friends were at the beachfront hotel for their holiday. Cruz was from Los Fresnos, only about 20 miles west of her vacation spot. Other guests at the hotel described the 'heartbreaking' scene when the young woman's family were crying in the hotel lobby after Cruz's death. Witnesses said that she was adjusting herself on the balcony ledge when she slipped, fell and received injuries to her head. She turned 21 on March 6, according to ValleyCentral.com. It is believed that the 21-year-old was trying to adjust herself on the balcony ledge when she slipped and fell . Texas Southmost College posted on Facebook that they were 'deeply saddened' by the news of their former student's death. She had studied nursing. An autopsy will be performed in nearby Harlingen. The death is the second in less than a week for the island, a popular spring break destination for Texans. Ruben Diaz, 24, of Katy, Texas, was found dead of unknown causes at a private residence on South Padre on Saturday. The young man suffered from seizures and foul play was not expected, the Houston Chronicle reported. The incident is the second spring break death in less than a week for South Padre Island (pictured, file photo)

Summary: Nereida Cruz, 21, of Los Fresnos, Texas, died instantly after fall . Authorities believe she adjusted herself on ledge before slipping . Death is second spring break tragedy in less than a week on the island .


Peacock tails may be hard to miss, but humans are unaware of the noise created by the bird's pretty plumage. Scientists have shown that peacocks shake their tails to make a noise that is too low for us to hear. Male birds may make the infrared rumble to scare off an approaching rival or to attract a mate. Scientists have shown that peacocks shake their tails when displaying (stock image) to make a noise that is too low for us to hear. Male birds may make the infrared rumble to scare off an approaching rival or to attract a mate across dusty scrub land, the study claims . Researchers at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada, have shown that the birds make infrasound noises - below 20 hertz - using their tails and that other peacocks respond to them. Most humans hear noises between 20 and 20,000 hertz. Dr James Hare noticed a peacock displaying and shaking its tail at a wall in a zoo, which he noted looked like a satellite dish and made him question whether the bird was listening to itself, BBC Earth reported. This sparked a study, leading him and graduate student Angela Freeman to record the sound of 46 peacocks shaking their feathers while displaying. Male and female peacocks became more alert and moved around when the low noises were played back to them by researchers, with males (stock image) shrieking out . Charles Darwin first suggested that a peacock’s train serves to attract females and studies have since shown that females tend to prefer males with the most exaggerated male characteristics. Amotz Zahavi said the train indicates a male’s fitness. Males with impressive trains have been shown to be healthier, suggesting that the ornament indicates a male’s ability to survive. His ‘handicap principle’ says that since males with particularly brightly coloured or large plumes will attract the attention of predators, they must be extra fit to survive. Females are thought to choose mates with good genes, so males with more exaggerated sexual characteristics, such as a big train, tend to have better genes in a peahen’s eyes. Marion Petrie tested whether the displays signal a male’s generic quality by studying a feral population of peafowl in Whipsnade Wildlife Park in England. She found the number of eyespots in the train predicted a male's mating success and that she could manipulate a male’s chances of mating success by cutting off some of his eyespot tail feathers. In the experiment, females lost interest in pruned males and became attracted to untrimmed ones. Furthermore, chicks fathered by males with impressive trains weighed more than those sired by less ornamented birds. Humans hear a rustling sound when this happens, but the experts found that the birds hear a loud sound of between 70 and 108 decibels, according to the study published in the journal Animal Behaviour. Male and female peacocks became more alert and moved around when the low noises were played back to them by researchers, with males shrieking out in response. Experts are unsure how the birds

Summary: Researchers at the University of Manitoba, Canada, have shown that peacocks make infrasound noises - below 20 hertz - using their tails . Females were more alert when they heard the sound and males shrieked . Male peacocks may use infrasound to maintain their territory . They could also use the noise to attract a mate across scrubby woodland .


Israeli police say they have shot a man suspected of carrying out a terror attack that left at least five female officers suffering serious injuries this morning. The suspect is believed to have driven a car in to a crowd of female police officers who were standing outside a border police station between the line separating the east of the city from the west. Photographs on social media suggest the suspect was left with serious injuries after being shot by officers who moved to incapacitate him when he got out of his vehicle and began attacking onlookers with a meat cleaver. There has not yet been an official confirmation of the man's condition. Down: Photographs on social media suggest the suspect (pictured on the ground) was injured after being shot by officers who moved to incapacitate him when he got out of his car began attacking passers-by . Crash: The suspect is believed to have driven a car in to a crowd of female police officers who were standing outside a border police station between the line separating the east of the city from the west . Israeli medics and a policeman evacuate an injured person from the scene of the Jerusalem attack . The attack took place at a border police station on Shimon Ha'Tsadik Street, which marks the line between east and west Jerusalem, according to Micky Rosenfeld, a spokesman for the local force. The suspect is believed to be a Arab man in his early 30s who hails from east Jerusalem. Paramedics said they administered first aid to at least five people, all female police officers. Three of the women are in a serious condition, while the other two escaped with only minor injuries. Witnesses on the ground claimed that after ploughing his car into the officers, the man got out the vehicle and attacked Israeli onlookers with a knife, although that report has not been confirmed. The same border police station was subject to a hit and run attack in November that killed one police officer and left 13 other people suffering serious injuries. An Israeli policeman and medics evacuate an injured person at the scene of this morning's Jerusalem attack . After ploughing in to the female officers the attacker is understood to have crashed into a cyclist . 'The incident was apparently a deliberate attack,' police spokeswoman Luba Samri said, adding that the driver had been taken to hospital in a serious condition. The incident took place on the Jewish holiday of Purim, when the streets are busy with pedestrians. Last October and November, there was a spate of similar attacks, with Palestinian drivers ramming their vehicles into people waiting at the city's light-rail stops. Those attacks killed three people and wounded around a dozen. Tensions flared in Jerusalem last year, both before and after the Gaza war, but the city has been relatively calm in recent months. On Thursday, the Palestine Liberation Organization agreed to suspend security coordination with Israel in the occupied West Bank, which officials are concerned could have a knock-on impact on

Summary: Man ploughed vehicle into group of female officers outside a police station . He then got out out the vehicle and began attacking witnesses with a knife . Israeli police moved in and shot the suspect in the back, incapacitating him . Three female officers are seriously injured, while two have minor wounds .


Glenis Ludlow was awarded £13,500 in compensation after she fell violently ill on a family holiday in Egypt . A pensioner who fell seriously ill along with her granddaughter on a 'nightmare' holiday to Egypt has told how she would never return to the country again. Glenis Ludlow, 71, stayed at the four-star Tropicana Splash Resort, which has now changed its name to the Sea Beach Resort & Aqua Park, in Sharm El-Sheikh, along with her granddaughter Natasha for a summer holiday. However, only three days in the pensioner fell seriously ill with gastric illness that saw her bed-ridden for the majority of the two-week break. The grandmother was one of 73 guests who fell ill at the four-star hotel and have been given a pay-out of £350,000 by tour operator First Choice Holidays and Flights Limited. Ms Ludlow told MailOnline Travel: 'Every year I have my granddaughter who flies in from Spain, and we book a holiday together, often to places with a waterpark,' she said. 'I'm disabled, and so I made sure to ask the operator if they are disabled friendly, which they said the resort was. 'But around the pool for example, there were broken tiles and totally inadequate handrails, not to mention the water was absolutely filthy.' Three days into the holiday, taken at the end of July, 2012, Ms Ludlow became sick, suffering from vomiting and diarrhoea. She explained: 'As soon as we got there I wanted a shower, but when I went in and turned on the water, the smell was horrific, it smelt like a cesspit in there. 'That continued for the whole holiday; the staff poured disinfectant down, but all that did was make the smell in the whole room unbearable. 'There were flies all around the restaurant, birds flying around and leaving droppings, and the toilets in the hotel were absolutely filthy, full of mould and dirt. 'I just think the people who worked there were not properly trained.' Ms Ludlow was awarded £13,500 in compensation, while her granddaughter secured £2,500. Birds were frequently in the restaurant at the Tropicana Splash Resort in Sharm El-Sheikh . Of the 73 holidaymakers affected, a judge at Birmingham County Court approved settlements for 32 children, with some receiving damages of up to £20,000 each. Dozens of people needed medical treatment and some guests contracted serious infections such as Salmonella poisoning and Cryptosporidium. Jatinder Paul, a solicitor and international personal injury lawyer at Irwin Mitchell who represented the holidaymakers, said: 'We received dozens of complaints from holidaymakers who stayed at the Tropicana Sea Beach Splash Resort during 2012 and in seeking to secure them justice for their illnesses and ruined holidays we were able to obtain expert evidence which was supportive to their claims, despite the refusal by First Choice to neither admit or deny liability. 'There were guests that were diagnosed with Salmonella food poisoning and Cryptosporidium, and a number of the guests that suffered illness suffered from symptoms including stomach cramps, diarrhoea, vomiting and lethargy; these illnesses have had a debilitating long term impact on

Summary: Glenis Ludlow, 71, stayed at the four-star Tropicana Splash Resort in Sharm El-Sheikh . Only three days into holiday, she fell ill with severe vomiting and diarrhoea . Grandmother awarded £13,500, and granddaughter given £2,500 . Describes how 'shower smelt like a cesspit' and 'food covered in flies'


Experts have abandoned an eight-day vigil for a wakeup call from the robot lander Philae, but remained hopeful the scout will revive as it rides on a comet nearing the Sun. Monitoring for the lander, which has been hibernating since November, will resume next month, the mission said. 'Perhaps it is still too cold for the Philae lander to wake up on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko,' the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) said in a blog posted by the European Space Agency (ESA). ESA scientists have renewed efforts to contact the Philae lander on Comet 67p, shown in the illustration above . The Rosetta probe, which was carrying Philae, launched into space in 2004, using the gravity of Earth and Mars to slingshot its way towards comet 67P. It chased comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko through space for more than ten years, and entered orbit in August 2014. After a four billion mile (6.5 billion km) journey, the probe then successfully released the Philae lander from its grip to land on the comet on 12 November 2014, travelling at 1 metre (40 inches) per second relative to the comet. But when it first made contact with the surface it failed to fire harpoons that would have kept it attached to the comet. This resulted in it bouncing to a height of 0.62 miles (1km) above the comet before again landing on the surface. It then bounced again, but to a much lower altitude. Scientists recently said that water on the comet was different to that on Earth - suggesting water on our world came from an asteroid, not a comet. 'Maybe its power resources are not yet sufficient to send a signal to the team at the DLR Lander Control Center.' There has been no news of Philae for more than four months. That was when the battery ran down on the 100-kilogram (220-pound) lab after it bumped down in a rugged, shadowed part of the comet. Philae had just enough juice to carry out a 54-hour roster of core experiments before going into shutdown mode. The hope is that as the comet races towards the Sun, more light will bathe the probe's solar panels, enabling it to power up again and resume work. Its mother ship Rosetta sent down Philae on November 12 after a 10-year trek around the Solar System. It began to listen out for signals on March 12 as it launched a schedule of orbital swoops around the spot where Philae is believed to have landed. But there was only silence, and at 0400 GMT on Friday, Rosetta's communication unit was switched off, the ESA blog said. 'It was a very early attempt,' said DLR Project Manager Stephan Ulamec. 'We will repeat this process until we receive a response from Philae. We have to be patient.' Engineers saw an early chance in March when comet and lander were about 300 million kilometers (187 million miles) from the Sun, and the amount of solar radiation had nearly doubled compared to November. The next chance to receive a signal is during the first half of April,

Summary: European Space Agency has begun attempting to contact the lost probe . Philae has been missing since November when it landed on Comet 67p . Scientists believe the lander bounced into a ditch in the shade of a cliff . But they say it may already be awake but not yet able to send messages . The probe needs 19 Watts of power from its solar panels to communicate . As the comet gets closer to the sun the lander may receive more sunlight . Scientists have sent commands to Philae for it to begin warming itself up . They will attempt to contact the lander with Rosetta over the next 8 days .


A swimwear model has told how a DIY lip job ended in disaster when she tried to emulate the super pout of reality star Kylie Jenner. The youngest reality star sister has sparked a huge craze for lip fillers, despite insisting that her full lips are natural. But unable to afford £200 injectable chemical fillers, part-time swimwear model and retail worker Gail Scott, from Salisbury in Wiltshire, was intrigued when she heard about a DIY version. Gail Scott was desperate to emulate Kylie Jenner's famous pout but didn't want to spend any money so sucked on a hairspray lid and was left with painful bruising above and below her lips . Gail had heard about a tool available online, which promises an enhanced look without injections. Buyers suck into a lip shaped vessel to increase blood supply to the lips, temporarily giving an artificial plumped look. Instead of spending £30 on the product, she used the lid of a mini hairspray bottle instead. After placing it over her lips, she sucked for five minutes until her lips started to tingle. Initially she was delighted when she removed the lid to see her lips looked fuller. But minutes later she was left with painful bruising around her mouth that has left her unable to model since and now she wants to issue a warning against the craze currently sweeping social media. Unable to afford £200 for injectable chemical fillers, part-time swimwear model and retail worker Gail was intrigued when she heard about a DIY version . Gail had heard about a tool available online whereby buyers suck into a lip shaped vessel to increase blood supply to the lips temporarily giving an artificial plumped look, but she decided to try her own method . She said: ‘I look like I’ve been punched in the mouth. Apart from the pain, the dark bruising above my mouth looks like a moustache. 'I feel ridiculous and I haven’t wanted to leave the house since. I thought I was saving money but it’s cost me a fortune in make-up trying to cover it up. 'My lips looked great after - but only for about three minutes until the bruising started and then my lips went down anyway. 'I want other women to know the dangers, it’s not worth it. I was lucky not to burst a blood vessel because since I posted my warning I’ve heard that can happen.’ Kylie Jenner has sparked a huge craze for lip fillers, despite insisting that her full lips are natural . Gail says she feels ridiculous and hasn't wanted to leave the house since the incident, even having to forego modelling until her bruising heals . Gail had been saving for lip fillers ever since Kylie Jenner’s pout sparked a huge craze for lip enhancements. Gail explains: ‘I know a lot of girls who have had it done because they like the way her lips look. It’s never been so popular.’ So keen to keep up with her peers, Gail planned to have the procedure, too. She explains: ‘It wasn’t

Summary: Gail Scott was intrigued when she heard about a DIY lip job . Involves sucking into a hairspray can to achieve fuller pout . Was left with painful bruising and hasn't been able to model since . Warns other women not to try the same .


Reddit use 'loserfame' has won eternal online bragging rights after posting a series of photos taken in 2012 when he and two friends snuck into the empty Houston Astrodome and gave themselves a beer-fueled tour. The Houston Astros vacated the stadium in 2003, and it had sat empty for years before the anonymous trio snuck through a fence onto the property. That same year the Houston Chronicle would send a photographer of their own to profile the ruins during daylight hours, and sober. Reddit use 'loserfame' posted a series of photos taken in 2012 when he and two friends snuck into the empty Houston Astrodome . The group could be charged with trespassing but say they meant no harm . A ladder found in what appeared to be a closet let the group even go up onto the roof . Deadspin notes that one of the red beer cups they left behind can even be seen in the Chronicle's photographs of the control room. 'After making it in through a gap in the fence, we were stunned to find out that [where] we snuck in on led straight onto the field,' said read one caption. 'It's kind of hard to tell, but you can see that all of the lights were on in the main hallways which we thought was strange, but definitely helped us explore!' The Houston Chronicle reports that upon finding a ladder they were able to go all the way up to the roof. The stadium has been abandoned since the Atros left in 2003 . Images show the ruins and cobwebs inside the long abandoned stadium . The Astrodome has since been cleaned up with many seats sold and removed . The lucky group even left a red beer cup behind later photographed by the Houston Chronicle . The stadium is still standing as no one seems sure what to do with it . One unidentified man wrote on the captions they had no ill-intent . The Astrodome is now locked up tighter and harder to break into . He wrote: 'It went up about 15ft to a hatch that wasn't locked. So we popped our head out and there was the roof. To the Astrodome. It was surreal.' County judge spokesman Joe Stinebaker told the Chronicle: 'Aside from the inherent danger, the county can, and will, prosecute' people who would break in. One unidentified man wrote on the captions they had no ill-intent. 'We were NOT in there to vandalize, steal, or damage any property. Just there to see how the ol' dome was doing!' he wrote. 'I would NOT recommend and do not condone trespassing on private property. I don't think the building is safe anymore so don't do it!' County judge spokesman Joe Stinebaker said his office would prosecute anyone who broke in . While still empty the stadium has since been cleaned up with many seats removed and sold off. It's also now far harder to break into the place. The Redditor's images capture the eerie decay of the place, including the cobwebbed corners

Summary: The Houston Astros vacated the stadium in 2003, and it had sat empty for years before the anonymous trio snuck through a fence onto the property . Pics were taken in 2012, according to anonymous poster . A red beer cups they left behind can even be seen in a Houston Chronicle photo package done later that year .


Serious failings in NHS care for cancer patients have been laid bare by three separate reports. They reveal waiting times for scans are at their highest in seven years, there is an 'unacceptable' postcode lottery in treatment and how Britain spends far less on new drugs than elsewhere in the Western world. Today the NHS will also announce which life-extending medications will be axed from its Cancer Drugs Fund because they are too expensive. Avastin, which is used for bowel and ovarian cancers, is one of the drugs at risk of being cut . Meanwhile GPs in the South of England have complained that NHS managers are delaying patients from having cancer tests to meet waiting times targets. As MPs warned that cancer care on the NHS had been 'diluted' and was 'going backwards', a string of reports revealed how: . ÷ A total of 18,740 patients in January waited longer than six weeks for tests to diagnose cancer. The figure from Public Health England represents a 40 per cent increase in a year and the highest number since February 2008. ÷ There is 'unacceptable' and 'unexplained' variation in cancer detection and treatment across England – particularly for the elderly. ÷ Evidence emerged showing the NHS spends less on new cancer treatments than the US, Spain, Germany and Scotland. The report by data analysts blamed NICE, the medications rationing body, for turning down too many drugs which are not deemed 'cost-effective'. Not all the patients waiting for screening, such as CT scans, X-rays and ultrasounds, will have cancer. However, it is crucial diagnosis happens as quickly as possible so any tumours found can be removed or treated before they spread. Labour MP Margaret Hodge, who is chairman of the committee, said that despite the increasing numbers being diagnosed with cancer, the money being ploughed into the services had declined . Britain has one of the worst cancer survival rates in Europe and this has partly been blamed on late diagnosis as well as lack of availability of effective treatments. A report by the Public Accounts Committee warned of a postcode lottery in cancer detection and treatment across England. MPs were particularly concerned about the care for older patients – the group most at risk of cancer – who are often denied chemotherapy or surgery as they are thought to be too frail. Andy Burnham, Labour's health spokesman, said: 'Cancer care has gone backwards and patients are missing out on the treatment they need' Jevtana (cabazitaxel) Use: Advanced prostate cancer. Benefit: Extends survival for an average of three months but some men have lived for three more years. Cost: Around £22,000. Zaltrap (aflibercept) Use: Bowel cancer. Benefit: Gives six weeks extra survival. Cost: £6,000. Avastin (bevacizumab) Use: Bowel and ovarian cancers. Benefit: Prolongs life for between five and nine months. Cost: £12,000 for bowel and £16,000 for ovarian cancer. Tykerb (lapatinib) Use: Breast cancer. Benefit: Four months extra survival. Cost: £1,600 a month. Alimta (pemetrexed) Use: Lung cancer. Benefit: Three months extra life. Cost: £7,000. Yondelis (trabectedin) Use: Ovarian cancer. Benefit: Average survival

Summary: 18,740 patients in January waited longer than six weeks for cancer tests . Reports found 'unacceptable' variation in cancer detection across England . NHS spends less on new cancer treatments than US, Spain and Scotland .


Barcelona manager Luis Enrique believes Lionel Messi's partnership with Luis Suarez has been crucial in helping the Catalan giants climb to the top of the La Liga table. Messi and Co capitalised on Real Madrid's surprise defeat at Athletic Bilbao by beating Rayo Vallecano 6-1 to move ahead of their rivals. Barcelona summer signing Suarez netted a brace while Messi scored a hat-trick to open up a one-point gap over Carlo Ancelotti's side. Lionel Messi netted a hat-trick against Rayo Vallecano while Luis Suarez grabbed a brace . Messi celebrates after netting from the penalty spot to score his side's third goal of the match . Enrique lavished praise on both Messi and Suarez after the final whistle by complementing the attacking duo's chemistry. 'He has an understanding with Messi and Luis is giving us more every time,' Enrique told reporters after the match. 'They have chemistry, and that's good for the team. 'We've earned our place in the table. We told the players there would be no easy ball, no peace. We knew it would be an awkward match. 'The goal is to be there [top] when the season ends. I always say that defeats will keep happening, which is why we must be very careful. 'I don't talk about the others. Every game is difficult. Knowing how to manage it will be key.' Messi and Suarez ran riot against Rayo Vallecano to help their side climb above La Liga rivals Real Madrid .

Summary: Lionel Messi netted hat-trick in Barcelona's 6-1 win against Rayo Vallecano . Luis Suarez scored a brace to help his side move to the top of the table . Luis Enrique has been impressed with form of Messi and Suarez .


The grieving family of a Turkish prosecutor who died after being shot in the head and chest during courthouse siege wept over his coffin at his funeral today. Thousands of people gathered on the streets of Istanbul to pay their respects to Mehmet Selim Kiraz, who died yesterday after the six-hour stand-off. His coffin was covered with the Turkish flag for his funeral at Eyup Sultan Mosque in Istanbul. Mr Kiraz died in hospital after the members of the Revolutionary People's Liberation Party-Front stormed into the office and took him hostage. It is not known who fired the fatal shots. Scroll down for video . Threat: The Revolutionary People's Liberation Party-Front published disturbing photographs of the terrified prosecutor with a gun to his head on their official Facebook page before he was shot . Grief: The family of Mehmet Selim Kiraz grive over his coffin during his funeral at Eyup Sultan Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. He died in hospital after he was taken hostage by the far-left organisation . Mourning: The coffin of the prosecutor was passed through the crowds of mourners gathered to pay their respects. He had been leading an investigation into the death of teenager Berkin Elvan, who died aged 15 . Two of his captors were killed after security forces took back the building where the far-left group were holding him. Gunshots were heard and smoke could be seen rising from the scene at the end of the six-hour stand-off. Turkish authorities on Wednesday detained 22 suspected members of the group in the southern city of Antalya after receiving a tip-off they were planning further attacks, the Dogan news agency reported. Meanwhile hundreds of lawyers, prosecutors and staff stood in respect on every floor of the giant Istanbul Caglayan Palace of Justice where Kiraz worked and the hostage drama unfolded. 'We will not forget you, our martyr,' read a gigantic banner, as a huge Turkish flag was hung from the top floor. The courthouse is to be renamed after Kiraz. Respect: Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu (L), the son of killed prosecutor Mehmet Selim Kiraz (C) and Turkish National Assembly President Cemil Cicek (R) stand by Kiraz' coffin in Istanbul . Gathering: Prosecutors, lawyers and judges stand near a statue of Lady Justice during the funeral ceremony . Defiant: Mourners at the funeral of Kiraz hold a picture of the prosecutor high in tribute to the lawyer . Mr Kiraz was targeted for his part in an investigation into the death of Berkin Elvan. The 15-year-old was severely wounded after being hit on the head by a tear-gas canister fired by a police officer during anti-government protests in Istanbul in June 2013. After spending 269 days in a coma, Elvan eventually died on March 11 last year. His death, and the subsequent investigation, have since become a rallying point for the country's far-Left. Police chief Selami Altınok said officers stormed the building on Tuesday after hearing gunshots, and killed two of the gunmen. Critical: Prosecutor Mehmet Selim Kiraz was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds but died of

Summary: Thousands pay tribute to prosecutor who died from gunshot wounds . Mehmet Selim Kiraz was taken hostage by far-left protest organisation . Two terrorists from Revolutionary People's Liberation Front also killed . Revolutionary People's Liberation Front had taken prosecutor hostage . Demanded police confess to killing 15-year-old Berkin Elvan . Teenager was in year-long coma after anti-government protests . Courthouse where the dramatic stand-off unfolded to be named after Kiraz .


A woman was arrested in Wisconsin who authorities in Illinois say had 85 live dogs and at least 65 dead dogs and cats at a rural rental house near Freeport, Illinois. Tina McKinnon, 45, was taken into custody in Linn, Wisconsin early on Thursday. She faces charges of felony aggravated animal cruelty and misdemeanor cruel treatment to animals. This type of felony is typically punishable with probation or up to three years in prison, Sheriff's Lt. Richard Roodhouse said. The shocking discovery was made by Cole Eshleman, the property's owner, who heard barking while working in a machine shed at 1358 Heitter Road. More than 30 dogs ran out when he opened the door. He said McKinnon had only moved in after Christmas. 150 animals were rescued from the rural Illinois property - sadly 65 were already dead . Tina McKinnon, 45, was taken into custody in Linn, Wisconsin early on Thursday. She had reportedly only moved into the house just after Christmas . The house at 1358 Heitter Road outside Freeport, Illinois will likely have to have its floors ripped out. Dogs were found in closets, crates, the stove and inside duct work . Animal control warden Kristin Laue said the dogs had been given free rein in the house. 'There were feces all over the house, urine, of course, dogs everywhere: dogs in closets, dogs in the stove, in the duct work,' Laue told The Journal Standard. Some dogs had been confined to crates. A search warrant was obtained and animal control authorities, Friends Forever Humane Society and a private citizen rounded up the dogs, a process that took almost five hours. They counted 29 dead cats and 36 dead dogs. 'I don't think that person lived in the house. I think that person supposedly lived in a car,' Stepheson County Assistant State's Attorney, Joe Lentz, told ABC 17 Eyewitness News. Stephenson County Animal Control received a call that a pack of dogs was running down Heitter Road. 'Just a whole lot of dogs ... like 40 dogs running along the road,' Lentz said. He added that the dogs kept running back to the home, which is how animal control knew they had the correct location. Kristin Laue comforts a female pit bull-mix at the Freeport Animal Hospital on Wednesday. The dog had multiple injuries and scars . A terrier-mix waits for additional treatment. It took almost five hours to round up all of the dogs. When they were discovered as many as 40 ran out of the front door of the home . They got a search warrant to enter the home and discovered all the animals inside. 'Some animals... couldn't be removed I guess. They were kind of like stuck to the floor and stuff like that. And, some puppies were in an oven, just for protection, apparently,' said Lentz. Mackinnon had contacted animal control and an animal rescue organization in recent weeks, and she told them she was a rescuer and needed help, Laue said. The woman gave away a few animals but didn't hold up her

Summary: A 45-year-old woman has been arrested in Wisconsin after almost 150 animals were discovered locked in the home she rented in rural Illinois . Tina McKinnon had only moved into the house after Christmas . Of the 150 animals found 65 were already dead . Animal feces and urine covered the inside of the house and dogs were found in closets, crates, the stove and in duct work . The dogs ranged in age from puppies to adults of 10 or 12 years old and it took almost five hours to round them up . McKinnon could face up to three years in prison for felony aggravated animal cruelty and other charges .


Warlord Joseph Kony's bloodthirsty Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) is slaughtering elephants at an unprecedented rate and trading their valuable tusks for bullets. The poaching of elephants in Garamba National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo is increasing rapidly, with more than 130 killed in the southern region in less than 12 months. Poaching is not uncommon in African parks, but rangers at Garamba have made a worrying discovery - the ivory is helping fund the LRA's war. Scroll down for video . Murdered: Joseph Kony's Lord's Resistance Army is responsible for the slaughter of elephants in Garamba National Park . The poaching of elephants at Garamba National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo is increasing at an unprecedented rate . Sasha Lezhnev, associate director of policy at the Enough Project, an organisation which works to end genocide and crimes against humanity, this month interviewed an LRA defector. Speaking to MailOnline, he said: 'It is very concerning the LRA are selling tusks to fund their operations. 'The elephant population in the Central African Republic parks and Garamba could be entirely decimated if the problem continues. In Garamba there are still elephants but poaching really has been on the rise.' Mr Lezhnev, who returned from the DR Congo last week, has learned that a single elephant tusk can be traded for 18,000 bullets. 'They don't need guns, they have plenty of available guns, it's really bullets they need,' he added. 'It takes only one bullet to kill an elephant.' The LRA - a violent rebel group led by Kony - is renowned for being one of the most brutal forces in the world. 'Worrying': 'The elephant population in the Central African Republic parks and Garamba could be entirely decimated if the problem continues,' said Sasha Lezhnev, associate director of policy at the Enough Project. Park Rangers are pictured here with elephant corpses . High tech: There is evidence of at least nine of the 131 elephants killed in Garamba in the past 12 months being shot from helicopters. Here, Garamba National Park staff examine the carcass of an elephant . They have become notorious for murder, mutilation, rape, widespread abductions of children and adults, and sexual slavery. The LRA first emerged in northern Uganda in 1986, where it claimed to fight in the name of the Acholi ethnic group against the government of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. Over the years, the LRA has moved across the porous borders of the region: it shifted from Uganda to sow terror in southern Sudan before moving to northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, and finally crossing into southeastern Central African Republic in March 2008. Combining religious mysticism with an astute guerrilla mind and bloodthirsty ruthlessness, leader Joseph Kony has turned scores of young girls into his personal sex-slaves while claiming to be fighting to impose the Bible's Ten Commandments. As well as the rebel group, a recent report by the Enough Project revealed renegade elements of the Congolese national army and armed poachers from Sudan are responsible for the recent upsurge in poaching. In the past,

Summary: WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT . Elephant poaching at Garamba Park is increasing at an unprecedented rate . More than 130 elephants slaughtered for tusks in southern region in a year . Lord’s Resistance Army is killing them and trading their tusks for bullets . They are valued between £13,300 and £117,000 depending on their size . Population in the region could be 'entirely decimated' if problem continues .


A businessman who was wrongly issued with a £15,000 phone bill by Vodafone only managed to get it cancelled by staging a three-hour sit-in at the firm's headquarters. Edward Martin was sent the enormous invoice after the mobile phone company put him on a new tariff, but after eight hours on the phone he was unable to get them to admit their mistake. Eventually, he was forced to go and camp outside the multinational firm's headquarters - and they were so desperate to make him go away that they caved in and cancelled the bill. Victory: Edward Martin managed to get a £15,000 phone bill cancelled by protesting at Vodafone's head office . Mr Martin, 52, who runs a clothing business in Tiverton, Devon, said that his troubles started when he was put on a new package and told his bill would be recalculated. Vodafone then sent him a series of inflated bills adding up to £14,949.41 - without explaining why he suddenly had to pay more. 'I have been a Vodafone customer for 21 years with no trouble,' he said. 'But in December they called me to say they had made a mistake and they would recalculate my bill. 'But they never called me back and never let me know in writing what my new tariff was. All they want is for me to pay up but I'm not going to because they have made a mistake, not me. 'I haven't used any more text or data than I did before I went into the Exeter store to get a new deal. I really don't understand what has changed.' Proactive: Mr Martin had been unable to resolve the situation by phoning customer services . He repeatedly tried to phone the company to discuss the error, but was unable to rectify the situation. 'I must have spent eight hours on the phone to them being transferred to India, then Johannesburg, then onto Egypt and back to South Africa,' Mr Martin said. 'On one occasion I waited 27 minutes to speak with someone who told me they would call me back but they never did. That's just basic disregard for their customers.' The businessman finally decided to take drastic action, and yesterday he drove two hours from his home to the firm's head office in Newbury, Berkshire. Staff there initially said it would take three days to resolve the problem - but when Mr Martin refused to leave the premises, they dealt with his issue immediately. HQ: Vodafone's global headquarters are situated in Newbury, Berkshire, two hours from Mr Martin's home . He said: 'All seven car parks were full so I parked at the very front of the building, ignoring protestations from the security guys, and marched into reception. 'I was directed to the retail shop in the foyer - the shop staff were apparently highly trained in "problem resolution". 'The techie guy I spoke to made calls to various teams and one hour later appeared to tell me it would be sorted on Friday. 'I said this was unacceptable and I

Summary: Businessman Edward Martin was sent the enormous bill by Vodafone after he switched to a different tariff . He spent eight hours on the phone but was unable to get it cancelled . So he drove to firm's headquarters in Newbury and stayed for three hours . They finally backed down after he refused to leave the premises .


Southampton stopped Chelsea from going eight points clear at the top of the Premier League after Dusan Tadic cancelled out Diego Costa's opener at Stamford Bridge. Costa opened the scoring on 11 minutes when he headed past Fraser Forster, but when Nemanja Matic brought down Sadio Mane shortly after, the Saints were gifted a way back into the game. Tadic didn't need asking twice as he slotted the ball past Thibaut Courtois, and the scores remained at 1-1. Find out how each player fared at Stamford Bridge with Sportsmail's Neil Ashton. CHELSEA (4-2-3-1) Thibaut Courtois - Excellent save from Mane in 13th minute, low to his right. Saved brilliantly from Mane again 30 minutes in. 8 . Thibaut Courtois made an excellent save from Sadio Mane early on, and was solid throughout the game . Branislav Ivanovic - Provided the quality cross for Costa to head home. Unlucky not to have won penalty. 6 . Gary Cahill - All over the shop. What happened to the Gary Cahill from the Capital One Cup final? Still at Wembley celebrating. 5.5 . John Terry - Chaotic in defence, along with the rest of Chelsea’s back four. 5.5 . John Terry (pictured), alongside his centre-back partner Gary Cahill, were chaotic throughout in defence . Cesar Azpilicueta - Looks like a man in need of a breather. That may well come at Hull on Sunday. 5.5 . Nemanja Matic - Gave away penalty for Saints to equalise, no complaints. Booked. Should have been sent off for foul on Mane in 46th minute. 5 . Cesc Fabregas - Looks tired and lacking ideas or inspiration. 5 . Willian - Got going at the start of the second half with some nice touches around the box. 6 . Cesc Fabregas looked like he needs a rest; he was lacking any ideas or inspiration during the game . Oscar - Quiet and subdued, what has happened to him? Substituted. 5 . Eden Hazard - Sweet touches, just needed the end product. Always a joy to watch. Deserved a goal for this performance. 8 . Diego Costa - Started and finished the move for Chelsea’s opener. Welcome back, Diego. 7 . Eden Hazard is always a joy to watch and this was no different - he deserved a goal to top off his performance . SUBSTITUTES . Ramires (Matic 53): Had to happen, before Matic was sent off. 6 . Loic Remy (Oscar 82): Inevitable substitution. 6 . Juan Cuadrado (Willian 83): Desperate last throw of the dice by Mourinho to find a winner. 6 . Jose Mourinho's side were knocked out of the Champions League this week, and could not beat Southampton . Subs not used: Petr Cech, Filipe Luis, Kurt Zouma, Didier Drogba . Booked: Matic, Ivanovic, Cahill . MANAGER - Jose Mourinho: Expected a reaction from his team after Champions League elimination. Didn’t get one. 6 . SOUTHAMPTON (4-2-3-1) Fraser Forster - No chance with Chelsea’s opener, safe as houses after that. 7 . Nathaniel Clyne - Steady at the back, one of the most accomplished right

Summary: Diego Costa opened the scoring for Chelsea in the 11th minute . The lead didn't last as Nemanja Matic brought down Sadio Mane in the box . Dusan Tadic levelled from the spot, and the score remained 1-1 . Mane had the game of his life, while Eden Hazard was also excellent . Chelsea's defensive pairing of John Tery and Gary Cahill were poor .


These spectacular snaps show winter is well and truly on its way out as spring sunshine beams across America's National Parks. From the first water flowing through the Smoky Mountains to sunlight bouncing off the Grand Canyon each shot is shrouded in beauty. In other breath-taking scenes Cherry Blossom trees bloom at The National Mall while bears come out to play at Delaware Water Gap. Vibrant blue: This lush photo of the Grand Canyon by Carl Beams show winter is well and truly on its way out as spring sunshine beams across America's gorgeous and colorful National Parks . Sunset: This picture of Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes by Ian Shive is a perfect capture of a beautiful sunset and was selected by the U.S. Department of Interior as one of the best spring photos taken in recent years . Sunflowers : Grand Teton National Park's yellow sunflowers photographed by Kate Garibaldi is an homage to flowers blooming . Moss: This photo of the The Great Smoky Mountains National Park by Barry Pettis is a breathtaking forest view in springtime . Layers: The Grand Canyon National Park photographed by Weston Shirey brilliantly shows the magnanimous and layered canons . Each image has been selected by the U.S. Department of the Interior as the best spring shots taken over recent years to the present day. The DOI - the agency which protects American land, water and wildlife - has become a huge hit since they first shared photos on Instagram. This week they are set to hit half-a-million followers on the popular photo sharing site on their page @USInterior. Tim Fullerton, Director of Digital Strategy, said: 'Spring on America's public lands is amazing. 'As winter weather gives way to longer, warmer days, our national parks, wildlife refuges and other public lands come alive with fields of wildflowers and wildlife. 'It makes for some beautiful photos - all of which we feature on Interior's Instagram account.' Beary cute!: Two black bear cubs in tree at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area pictured by Keith Frerichs show that the hibernation of Winter is over and that Spring is on its way . Nature everywhere: Tropical vegetaion adorns the Spanish architecture at the Las Brisas Best Western Resort in Palm Springs California . Misty river: Handies Peak in Colorado photographed by Bob Wick is a beatiful portrait of a misty river flowing over rocks . Natural wonder: Yosemite National Park photographed by Douglas Croft shows the beauty of the park's natural wonders in the spring . Bleeding sunset: Joshua Tree National Park photographed by Manish Mamtani shows the spectacular sunset at one of the nation's most beautiful destinations during the most beautiful time of the year .

Summary: Each image has been selected by the U.S. Department of the Interior as the best spring shots taken over recent years to the present day . The DOI - the agency which protects American land, water and wildlife - has become a huge hit since they first shared photos on Instagram . These spectacular snaps show winter is well and truly on its way out as spring sunshine beams across America's National Parks .


Serena Williams recovered from a nightmare start to overcome her compatriot Sloane Stephens and reach the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. The world No 1 dropped her first two service games in the fourth career meeting between two former friends, whose relationship had cooled in the wake of Stephens' solitary win at the 2013 Australian Open. Despite dropping the opening set on a tie-break after rallying to recover the double break, Williams became increasingly dominant as the game went on and secured a 6-7 (7/3), 6-2, 6-2 win in two hours and seven minutes. Serena Williams recovered from a bad start to overcome her compatriot Sloane Stephens on Tuesday . Williams (left) is congratulated by Stephens following her 6-7 (7/3). 6-2. 6-2 Indian Wells victory . It proved a much tougher challenge for Williams - making her first appearance in Indian Wells in 14 years - than her 53-minute triumph over Zarina Diyas in the previous round. Shocked by Stephens' strong start, Williams battled back to level but the world number 42 dominated the tie-break to raise hopes of levelling the career wins between the pair at two apiece. Williams had other ideas, breaking her opponent early in the second set and refusing to allow Stephens a single break point chance before she served out confidently to level the match. A rattled Stephens dropped her serve again in the first game of the decider and when Williams broke again to go 5-2 ahead it was only a matter of time before she completed her comeback victory. The world No 1 dropped her first two service games in the fourth career meeting between the two friends . Stephens dropped her serve in the first game of the deciding set before Williams claimed victory .

Summary: Serena Williams defeats Sloane Stephens in three sets at Indian Wells . Stephens shocked World No 1 by storming into first set lead . Williams battled back to earn place in quarter-finals .


Two of the greatest icons in world football transcended on Merseyside to watch the crucial clash between Liverpool and Manchester United in the race for the Champions League places - and they won't have bee disappointed. One of the best players to ever play the game, Pele, was in the stands to watch two of England's most successful clubs go head-to-head, as the away side came away victorious. The Brazilian was spotted standing next to Manchester United vice-chairman Ed Woodward and looked in a buoyant mood throughout the match. Pele (left) was spotted next to Manchester United vice-chairman Ed Woodward at Anfield . The Brazilian looked happy to be a guest to see Liverpool host United in the Premier League clash . Pele poses for a picture with Sir Bobby Charlton and Sir Alex Ferguson . Louis van Gaal was given a warm greeting by Pele before the match as the away side arrived at Anfield . Juan Mata (left) scored a superb double to help Manchester United to victory over Liverpool . Pele is in England to continue his promotion of a national sandwich brand Subway and spent time with former Liverpool legends Robbie Fowler and Steve McManaman earlier in the week. Legendary United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was also in attendance at Anfield as he continues to support the club he spent so many successful years. With the race for the Champions League places hotting up, Brendan Rodgers knew that a win would have seen them leapfrog their opponents into fourth. Steven Gerrard was sent off just 43 seconds after coming on as a substitute in Liverpool's defeat . Sir Alex Ferguson (centre) waves to the United fans as he arrives at Anfield for the crucial clash . Despite Louis van Gaal coming under scrutiny this season, the Dutchman has his side in the European places and will count this campaign as a success if they can finish in the top four - and this result will go a long way to making sure they do just that. But two goals from Juan Mata and a red card just 43 seconds after coming on for Steven Gerrard condemned his side to a resounding defeat. Daniel Sturridge pulled a goal back for the home side to give them a glimmer of hope when he beat David De Gea at his near post. Pele was introduced to the Liverpool crowd at half-time and was greeted with a standing ovation . The former Red Devils boss looked in good spirits to see his old side take the lead thanks to Juan Mata .

Summary: Pele and Sir Alex Ferguson are in the stands for the Premier League clash . Both sides are still hoping to end up in the Champions League places . READ: Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield in crucial clash . Juan Mata scored an impressive double to put Manchester United in front . Daniel Sturridge pulled one back when he beat De Gea at his near post .


A popular personal trainer from Atlanta was struck and killed by a freight train Tuesday while making a YouTube exercise video. Authorities have named the victim of the fatal accident as 30-year-old Travis Williams, better known as Achilles. Williams was a renowned fitness guru with a large following on social media who often recorded outdoor workout routines for his YouTube channel, which has about 400 subscribers. Scroll down for video . Tragic loss: Personal trainer Travis Williams, better known as Achilles, was pronounced dead after being struck by a freight town in an Atlanta suburb Tuesday . Fitness guru: Williams (left and right) was making a workout video for his YouTube channel when he was struck . Fatal error: The 30-year-old trainer was jumping rope near the tracks in Buckhead, but he underestimated the width of an oncoming train . Accident scene: Williams was hit on the tracks over Roxboro Road near East Paces Ferry . According to police, Williams and a friend were shooting an exercise video near the train tracks in Buckhead when disaster struck. Investigators say the buff 30-year-old trainer was jumping rope while his companion was in charge of the camera, reported 11Alive. While Williams was not on the tracks over Roxboro Road near East Paces Ferry, he apparently underestimated the width of the oncoming train, which ended up sideswiping him. The videographer escaped injury but was knocked off his feet by the impact. The 30-year-old Atlanta resident is survived by his 6-year-old daughter and his girlfriend. Williams' friends and loved ones took to Twitter and Instagram to express their heartbreak. Young dad: The 30-year-old Atlanta resident is survived by his 6-year-old daughter and his girlfriend . Athletic: Achilles Williams was best known for running a private fitness camp in Atlanta called Team Fitness . Ripped and toned: The 30-year-old workout aficionado filled his various social media accounts with photos and videos showing off his impressive musculature . Cedric McCay tweeted: 'RIP Achilles Williams. You Motivated many, many of use to better health.' Dr Kelvin Brown, an Atlanta weight loss expert, tweeted: ‘RIP to a great person and awesome trainer - "The trainer's trainer"’ Achilles Williams was best known for running a private workout camp in Atlanta called Team Fitness. He also had a robust online presence, with nearly 30,000 people following him on Instagram. The 30-year-old workout aficionado filled his various social media accounts with photos and videos showing off his impressive musculature and displaying his athletic abilities. Earlier this week, Williams shared with his followers snapshots of himself snowboarding and performing a gravity-defying handstand. Another life lost: In January, Los Angeles bodybuilder Greg Plitt, 37, was killed by a train that he had tried to outrun during a videoshoot . Williams' loved ones have launched a GoFundme campaign hoping to raise $25,000 towards his final expenses and to help support his daughter. As of Thursday morning, the fundraiser was just $3,000 shy its goal. In January, Los Angeles bodybuilder Greg Plitt was killed under eerily similar circumstances. According to multiple published reports, the 37-year-old model and

Summary: Achilles Williams, 30, died after a train struck him in Atlanta suburb of Buckhead . Police say he was jumping rope near the tracks but underestimated the width of an oncoming train . A friend who was shooting Williams' workout video was knocked off his feet by impact . Williams ran Team Fitness workout camp and had a large following on social media .


Gone are the days of Pamela Anderson running in slow motion through the surf. A British company has invented the world's first lifeguard drone - which could soon replace the human lifesavers on a beach near you. The drones, carrying cameras and rubber rings, can be sent out by lifeguards from the shore, and can allegedly rescue drowning holiday makers quicker than humans, who'd have to battle through the waves. Amin Rigi, 28, co-founder of RTS Ideas, launched the business in Iran but has moved to London after gaining start-up support and will present a prototype next month. Complete with lights and thermal cameras for night rescues, the drones could appear on holiday beaches in time for summer, even aiding with rescues of ships and yachts in trouble. 'At the moment many people talk about bad drones and drones that are spying and killing people but I think everything has a good side and a bad side,' said Rigi. Pamela Anderson in 1990s TV show Baywatch: Many fans fondly remember her trademark red swimsuit . 'People should see the good side to drones where they can save lives' he said. 'The drones can reach people stranded at sea far quicker than lifeguards and can deploy three buoyancy aids in one flight.' Rigi and his business partner partner Amir Taheri, 27, hope that one day the drones will be stationed on floating platforms where they can be charged from solar energy. The drones can reach people far quicker than lifeguards and can deploy three buoyancy aids in one flight . 'This is the future of lifeguards I believe,' Rigi said. 'In a competition, we found a lifeguard could perform a rescue in 90 seconds, but the drone took 20 seconds. That 70 seconds could be the difference between life and death. 'Finding people is hard with rescue teams. Moving in boats, you don't get good vision.But the drones' range and height can spot a drowning person, which is really helpful for ships. Eventually the drones may be stationed on floating platforms where they can be charged from solar energy . 'A rescue team could take 10 to 12 minutes where a drone could take one minute. Basically this increases the efficiency and decreases danger to lifeguards. RTS Ideas, based in Tech City, in Shoreditch, east London, are also hoping to develop a drone that can perform mountain rescues. In one of the UK's main holiday hotspots, Cornwall and Devon, more than 8,500 people were caught up in beach and sea rescue dramas last year. Research showed that a lifeguard could perform a rescue in 90 seconds while the drone took just 20 seconds . The inventors are hoping to decrease the number of people that drown by up to 60 per cent . Perranporth alone had 1,000 incidents, according to the RNLI. 'We haven't any contacts for Cornwall yet but hopefully we can deploy this at beaches in the UK and right around the world,' said Rigi. 'We're looking forward to hopefully decreasing the number of people that drown by up to 60

Summary: British company invents a drone to rescue holiday makers in trouble . Bosses says it can reach drowning people faster than human lifeguards . Drones carry rubber rings and are sent out from the shore to swimmers .


This is the stomach-churning moment a woman is smacked in the face by a basketball and left with a bloody nose as she gets distracted by a cell phone during an NBA game. Video footage from the Charlotte Hornets and Sacramento Kings match in North Carolina on Wednesday night shows the unidentified female spectator sat front row with a friend. As she looks at something on a phone through her spectacles, a ball hurtles towards her and knocks her head back with force. Her glasses are seen flying through the air as fellow spectators attempt to stop the collision with their fingers splayed out. The clip - captured from the other side of the court - cuts to show the teary-eyed woman mopping her face with tissues. She appears to have blood on one of her fingers, suggesting a nose bleed. Despite the injury, she apparently stayed at the Time Warner Cable Arena to watch the remainder of the Kings' 113-106 win. Caught on camera: This is the stomach-churning moment a woman is smacked in the face by a basketball and left with a bloody nose as she gets distracted by a cell phone during an NBA game . Freak accident: As she looks at something on a phone through her spectacles, a ball hurtles towards her and knocks her head back with force . Unavoidable: Her glasses are seen flying through the air as fellow spectators attempt to stop the collision with their fingers splayed out . The faceplanting accident happened in the second quarter when Hornets guard Gerald Henderson tried to avoid catching a hard pass that had been tipped by a Kings player. The ball sailed through his hands, over Charlotte's bench and into the third row. Hornets public relations had no information to release on what happened or who the injured spectator was. Cause for concern: Footage cuts to show the teary-eyed woman mopping her face with tissues - blood is seen on her fingers suggesting a nose bleed . Mid-match: The faceplanting accident happened in the second quarter when Hornets guard Gerald Henderson tried to avoid catching a hard pass that had been tipped by a Kings player .

Summary: Footage from Charlotte Hornets v Sacramento Kings in North Carolina on Wednesday shows unidentified female spectator sat front row with friend . As she looks at her phone through her spectacles, a ball hurtles towards her and knocks her head back with force . The clip, captured from the other side of the court, cuts to show the teary-eyed woman mopping her face with tissues . Despite the injury, she apparently stayed at the Time Warner Cable Arena to watch the remainder of the Kings' 113-106 win .


They're not the usual dishes one thinks of when considering the tastes and palate of young children. But in one restaurant in Cornwall, moules mariniere, wood fired pizzas, ratatouille, and crispy salt and pepper squid sit alongside more prosaic offerings such as burgers, and fish and chips. The dishes served at Amélies in Porthleven were designed and approved by the restaurant owner's six-year-old daughter, after whom the restaurant is named. Amélie Sheffield-Dunstan with her mother Sam in the kitchen of the eponymous restaurant in Cornwall . The new menu was given the thumbs up by the child testers aged between two and eight-years-old . The eaterie's new kids' menu was devised entirely by Amélie Sheffield-Dunstan, who was aged just six months when the restaurant in Breageside in Porthleven, was opened by her mum Sam. She loves nothing more than popping into the kitchen with head chef Paul James and often puts on her chef's whites and cooks at home. Ms Sheffield-Dunstan said: 'Amélie and I often cook together at home and dishes like our Mish Mash chicken with oodles of noodles were inspired by Amélie's home-cooked favourites.' Amelie prepares her pizza before it goes in the oven (left). The restaurant serves mini pots of moules mariniere (right) Starting them young: Chef Paul James watches over his kitchen protege Amélie as she prepares food . Each time Amélies launches a new menu the staff are invited to try the dishes so that they know what each tastes like and can ask any questions of the chef. The new menu was launched with a tasting by the people who matter – the children. Amélie said: 'It was really fun having my friends here to share the food. I liked dinging the bell to get service to the kitchen!' The dishes were a big hit with the kids, aged between two and eight who tucked into everything from pizzas and ratatouille to squid and locally landed fish. Grilled fish and chips is one of the more prosaic items on the restaurant's children's menu . Ruby Mitchell, aged 6, said, 'Amélies is brilliant. It's the best burger I've ever had and the pasta is yummy. Children's menu's are really great because they have chocolate and ice lollies after — I had a red flavoured one which was super delicious!' Liam Atkinson, 6, added: 'Amélies is the best restaurant because I can meet all my friends here and we love the food.' Ms Sheffield-Dunstan said: 'We're all about family at Amélies and we wanted to focus on the food we provide for kids being as special as what we plate up for the adults. 'That means attention to detail, great presentation and taste and, of course, providing dishes the kids want to eat.'

Summary: Kids' menu at Amélies in Cornwall devised by the owner's daughter . Eponymous restaurant also has burgers, chips and pizza on the menu . New items were tested by children between the ages of two to eight .


His nine-year career at Arsenal has been an emotional and physical roller coaster. Often showing glimpses that he is the perfect mix of power and guile his manager craves before spending weeks, or even years, in the treatment room, Arsene Wenger now looks set to release this French midfielder at the end of his contract in June. The ride is coming to an end. 1554 days, 222 weeks, over four years out injured. The numbers aren't as pretty as his playing style can be. This is the curious case of Abou Vassiriki Diaby. Abou Diaby poses with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger upon his signing in January 2006 . Diaby challenges Bolton's Matt Jansen (C) during a 1-1 draw at Highbury in 2006 . Diaby sits on the first of the 60,000 seats to be installed at the Emirates Stadium before Arsenal moved in . Diaby beats Sunderland's Tommy Miller (right) during a match at the Stadium of Light in May 2006 . 3339 days at club . 1554 days injured . 46.5% injured . When Diaby arrived in the Premier League on January 13, 2006, Arsenal beat off competition from Chelsea and Jose Mourinho to sign the 19-year-old from Auxerre. Comparisons were already drawn to club legend and former captain Patrick Vieira because of his height, intensity and technique on the ball. 'Diaby is a bit more offensive than Vieira but when he plays a more defensive role he is very similar,' Wenger said. He started off well, scoring his first goal for the Gunners in April against Aston Villa, but his debut half-season in north London ended in despair. Diaby was the victim of an 'assassins tackle' from Sunderland youngster Dan Smith - according to Wenger - his sickening scream as he fractured his ankle at the Stadium of Light must still be heard by the boss. All 42 of Diaby's injuries since he joined Arsenal in January 2006 . Diaby battles with Tottenham's Jermaine Jenas during their League Cup semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium in January 2007. Arsenal won the tie 5-3 on aggregate . Diaby tussles with Chelsea's Lassana Diarra (left) during the Carling Cup final in February 2007. Chelsea won the game 2-1 at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff . Diaby kicked Chelsea captain John Terry in the face during the final in 2007 . Manuel Fernandes of Everton battles with Arsenal trio Jeremie Aliadiere, Cesc Fabregas and Diab during a league match at Goodison Park in March 2007. Everton won the game 1-0 . A bandaged Diaby under pressure from Manchester City's Michael Ball (right) during Arsenal's 3-1 win at the Emirates Stadium in the league in April 2007 . Arsenal have played in 350 league games since About Diaby signed. He has featured in 124 of them or 35%, one every 15.7 days. League games by season: 2005/06: 12, 2006-07: 12, 2007-08: 15, 2008-09: 24, 2009-10: 29, 2010/11: 16, 2011-12: 4, 2012-13 11, 2013-14 1, 2014-15: 0 . Put simply, the 28-year-old has never recovered. Whether it be a calf muscle or a hamstring,

Summary: Abou Diaby set to be released by Arsenal after nine years at the club . Midfielder has spent over four years of his spell at the club out injured . Arsene Wenger beat off competition from Chelsea to sign him in 2006 . Clocked up 42 injuries with Arsenal, averaging a setback every 80 days . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .


Thomas Aiken may not be defending his title, but South African players will look to maintain their stranglehold on the Africa Open in East London this week. England's Andy Sullivan is favourite to spoil their plans after winning the Joburg Open last Sunday, the 27-year-old claiming his second European Tour title in South Africa in the space of eight weeks. But home players have won the event every year since it began in 2010, with former Masters champion Charl Schwartzel winning the inaugural event and being followed into the winners' circle by fellow major winner Louis Oosthuizen (twice), Darren Fichardt and Aiken. Andy Sullivan in action during the pro-am ahead of the Africa Open at East London Golf Club . European Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke hits an approach shot in practice ahead of the tournament . Aiken's win 12 months ago helped him top the Sunshine Tour Order of Merit and secure a place in the field for the WGC-Cadillac Championship, which is also being staged this week at Doral. That leaves the likes of Fichardt and George Coetzee to lead the home challenge, with Coetzee keen to keep the trophy in South African hands. 'It was my first time playing (in 2010) and it was a big deal to see all the foreign players pull into East London,' said Coetzee, who finished 24th in the defence of his Joburg Open last week. 'Since then the Africa Open always attracts a strong contingent of local and international players. The crowds are always fantastic, because they are lively but very neutral. They just want to watch some great golf and they cheer for everyone. It's fun to play in front of galleries like that. 'Personally, I would very much like to put my name below Thomas' on the trophy before the international players have their day.' Matthew Baldwin of England tees off on the fifth hole during practice at the stunning East London Golf Club . European Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke is a notable name in the field but it is Sullivan, however, who looks most likely to gatecrash the home party. 'I think if I did I'd become one of the most hated people down here, so I'm not sure if I want to win this week,' Sullivan joked. 'But obviously it would be great to get a victory down here as well. 'It's quite hard because we go from week to week so it still has not sunk in yet. I am on the crest of a wave and just want to keep riding it and hopefully keep going this week. I'm looking forward to the task at hand, I think the wind is going to keep the scoring pretty fair and it should be fun. A buck crosses the fairway as home player Trevor Fisher jnr plays a shot . Thankfully for Graeme Storm the bucks stop with him able to hit his drive during the pro-am . 'It's a hell of a lot different to last week where we were just hitting the ball straight up in

Summary: Andy Sullivan is favourite to win Africa Open this week . Englishman has won twice on the European Tour in eight weeks . But South Africans have claimed top prize every year since event began .


Gllery manager Geraldine Hassler (pictured) had mistakenly sold the painting while the gallery was storing it for the customer . An art gallery manager sold a customer’s £5,000 painting to somebody else by mistake – before commissioning an ‘ugly copy’ to try to con its owner. The Envie d’art gallery, in South Kensington, London, had been asked to look after the painting while the home of the customer who purchased it was undergoing renovations. But when the art lover asked for it to be delivered three years later, the gallery gave him an apparent imitation - and then tried to convince him it was his original. The Evening Standard reports that gallery manager Geraldine Hassler had mistakenly sold the painting while they were storing it for the customer. The newspaper quotes a source as saying that the gallery initially said it was having trouble locating the painting and asked the customer whether he had a picture of the artwork to help them trace it. He did not have an image – but weeks later he was informed it had been found in Envie d’art’s Paris gallery. Once it had been picked up in London, the customer spotted differences and asked if the artist had carried out any extra work on the painting. After being told this had not happened, he took his purchase home, only to find that the artist’s signature was dated three years after he bought it. The Evening Standard quotes the source as saying that the customer eventually found an email picture of his original and saw that he had been given a ‘rather ugly copy’. The source said the gallery manager had ‘panicked’ when the customer asked for his painting back and ordered a new commission that was ‘in the spirit’ of the original ‘for a new client’. After being threatened with legal action, the gallery eventually admitted its error. An art gallery manager sold a customer’s £5,000 painting (left) to somebody else by mistake – before commissioning an ‘ugly copy’ to try and con its owner . The Envie d’art gallery (pictured), in South Kensington, London, had been asked to look after the painting while the home of the customer who purchased it was undergoing renovations . The Standard quotes gallery owner Yann Bombard as saying Ms Hassler alone had sold the painting by mistake and that he only found out when she came clean. He said: ‘She really thought at the beginning he would be happy with the new painting and she lied instead of telling the truth.’ He said he had apologised for her ‘huge mistake’ and offered compensation. The newspaper said Ms Hassler ‘did not contradict’ Mr Bombard’s description of what had happened but said she had nothing more to add. MailOnline has yet to receive a response following attempts to contact gallery representatives this evening.

Summary: The Envie d'art gallery in London had been asked to look after the painting . But when customer asked for it to be delivered, gallery gave him a copy . Manager Geraldine Hassler sold artwork in error while they were storing it . Source says she 'panicked' when the art lover asked for his painting and commissioned a copy 'for a new client’ But the customer then spotted the differences and threatened legal action . Gallery owners apologised and say Ms Hassler made a 'huge mistake'


A 23-year-old man has been accused of threatening to shoot his neighbors if they didn't turn down their TV. Adam Myjer, of Pelham, New Hampshire, armed himself with a shotgun and tried to kick down his neighbors' door. Police say when the residents answered, he threatened to shoot someone in the face if the TV wasn't turned down, police told WMUR-TV. Adam Myjer, of Pelham, New Hampshire, armed himself with a shotgun and tried to kick down his neighbors' door . 'He then 'racked' a round into the chamber' Pelham police said in a statement. Myjer was holding a 12 gauge Remington 870 shotgun. Police said a one-year-old was in the neighbors' apartment. Myjer was arraigned Monday on charges of reckless conduct and criminal threatening. His bail was set at $10,000 cash.Police say when the residents answered, he threatened to shoot someone in the face if the TV wasn't turned down, police told WMUR-TV. Police say when the residents answered, he threatened to shoot someone in the face if the TV wasn't turned down, police told WMUR-TV. Myjer was holding a 12 gauge Remington 870 shotgun (pictured) Prosecutors say Myjer doesn't have a criminal history, but they call the situation dangerous. His case was assigned to the public defender's office. A message left for the office seeking comment from Myjer's public defender wasn't immediately returned. Bail was set at $10,000 cash-only. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Adam Myjer, of Pelham, armed himself with a shotgun and tried to kick down his neighbors' door . Police say when the residents answered, he threatened to shoot someone in the face if the TV wasn't turned down . Police said a one-year-old was in the neighbors' apartment .


A wealthy couple falsely claimed £42,000 in benefits despite sending their children to a £32,000 private school and having nearly £50,000 in their bank account, a court was told today. Sarah Grant, also received a £40,000 payment from her parents and was drawing income as a director of three companies during the time she and husband Leslie, 67, were claiming benefits, Gloucester Crown Court has heard. The couple sent their children to a £32,000-a-year school while also funding £2,000-a-month in rent on their home. But the pair are alleged to have falsely claimed a total of £42,500, consisting of £19,000 of pension benefit, £19,000 of housing benefit and £4,500 of council tax benefit to fund their lifestyle. On trial: Sarah and Leslie Grant are accused of claiming £42,000 of benefits while getting an income from several businesses and £50,000 in the bank, a court has heard . Mr and Mrs Grant say they were penniless as a number of businesses went bust and needed state support. This was received while Mrs Grant got money from her mum, there was income from the pair's businesses and business account were being used for personal expenditure, it was said. Prosecutors also say they had around £50,000 in the bank, but today a second forensic accountant told the court she felt that the Grants had no income entering their bank accounts. Mr Grant, 67, had been receiving pension credit since November 2007, despite running his wife's companies, Hadleigh Partnership, Hadleigh Development and Sarafino Ltd, prosecutors claim. Funds were used to sent their children to Dean Close School in Cheltenham, Glos., and to pay for expensive child care and high rent. Tara Wolfe, told the opening of the trial: 'We say Mr and Mrs Grant knew they were under an obligation to inform the Dept of Work and Pensions and the council of money coming into their accounts which affected their entitlement to benefits. 'The prosecution say they had income coming in from three sources. Between September 2010 and Oct 2011 Mrs Grant received £40,000 from her parents. 'There was also income from her position as a director of three limited companies that were trading during the material time and which Mr Grant was running. 'And they were using their business accounts for personal expenditure.' Investigations into their affairs began when questions were raised about how they were able to pay £1,950 a month rent with just £775 a month housing allowance. Mrs Grant was questioned by benefit officials in May 2010 and said that her parents had paid the rent shortfalls and school fees. Top private school: The Grants' children attended £32,000-a-year Dean Close School in Cheltenham while the couple was claiming benefits, the court heard . The couple, from Cheltenham, claim that the firms they were involved in at the time were in liquidation. On Wednesday a forensic accountant told the court that after analysing the pair's bank accounts it was clear they had more than £48,000 available to them. He explained that between them the pair had four bank accounts and his job was

Summary: Sarah and Leslie Grant are on trial for alleged £42,000 benefit fraud . Couple accused of claiming handouts while paying school fees . Mrs Grant said to be director at three firms while getting housing benefits . During same period she received £40,000 from her parents, court heard . Mr Grant accused of claiming pension credit while running two companies . Prosecution say they had £50,000 in bank but defence say they were broke .


A father-of-two who plastered stickers which said 'Halal is barbaric and funds terrorism' on supermarket chicken has insisted he is an animal rights activist and not racist. Liam Edwards, 29, walked into a Sainsbury's store in Salford, Greater Manchester, with the #BanHalal stickers and stuck them on numerous packets of meat in the chilled goods aisle. He was stopped by security and, after police were called, officers searched his home and found cannabis and a letter addressed from the Beer and Bacon Company of Great Britain which made reference to an 'anti-Jihadi frog'. Scroll down for video . Liam Edwards, 29 (pictured outside court, right), walked into a Sainsbury's store in Salford, Greater Manchester, and plastered the #BanHalal stickers on numerous packets of meat in the chilled goods aisle . The sticker which Edwards plastered on the supermarket chicken said: 'Halal is barbaric and funds terrorism.' However, he has insisted he is an animal rights activist and that the incident was not racially-aggravated . Manchester Magistrates' Court heard how there was also reference that he had browsed patriotsagainstIslam.co.uk on his home computer. Edwards, of Salford, admitted criminal damage in relation to the supermarket incident on February 18 and possession of cannabis. However, he denied that he was 'racially motivated' when he carried out the attack on the supermarket chicken and will face trial in July over the charge. It emerged that £16.50 worth of chicken had to be destroyed as a result of his actions. At the court hearing today, it was said that he was simply drawing attention to the 'inhumane' halal methods of animal slaughter, which involves slitting the animal's throat to allow the blood to drain out. Holly Holden, prosecuting, said: 'The defendant has gone to the supermarket and placed stickers on packets of chicken saying 'halal is barbaric and funds terrorism'. The chicken had to be destroyed because the stickers could not be removed. 'He says he wished to draw attention to the inhumane halal methods of animal slaughter and that was his motivation rather than racial prejudice. 'The point about animal cruelty could be expressed in a different way without the suggestion that halal and terrorism are linked.' Edwards (pictured outside Manchester Magistrates' Court today) admitted criminal damage in relation to the supermarket incident but denied that he was 'racially motivated'. He also admitted possession of cannabis . Edwards plastered the stickers on meat, signs in the chilled goods aisle and even on supermarket trollies . Manchester Magistrates' Court was told that Edwards was simply drawing attention to the 'inhumane' halal methods of animal slaughter, which involves slitting the animal's throat to allow the blood to drain out . Mike Cahill, defending, said Edwards was protesting against halal slaughter and the reference to terrorism in the stickers referred neither to race nor religion. He said: 'He uses the word terrorism but that can't denote race or indeed religion.' Bailing him until a further hearing on July 23, District Judge James Hatton added: 'You have pleaded guilty to some matters but not guilty to the racially-aggravated criminal damage.

Summary: Liam Edwards, 29, plastered #BanHalal stickers on chicken in Sainsbury's . Round red and white stickers said: 'Halal is barbaric and funds terrorism' Police later found cannabis at his home and letter referencing 'anti-Jihadi' Edwards admitted criminal damage over chicken and possession of drug . But denies that he was 'racially motivated' when he put stickers on meat . Father will now face trial for racially-aggravated criminal damage in July .