Missing: Sahray Barber was last seen by her roommates as she left her home on March 9 . Police are questioning two 'persons of interest' after a student vanished in 'suspicious circumstances a week ago. Sahray Barber was last seen by her roommates on March 9 as she left her home for the Art Institute of California in San Bernardino. The 22-year-old was reported missing after her cellphone and laptop were found in bushes near her apartment at West Northpark Boulevard. Detectives have now revealed they are investigating two people following the disappearance of the student. Rich Lawhead of San Bernardino police said yesterday that he could not release the names of the 'persons of interest' in the case because of the ongoing investigation. He said the personal items discovered in the bushes were 'not in there like they were thrown in there', ABC7 reports. 'They're not in there like they're broken or anything else. It's almost like they were placed there,' he added. Ms Barber lives near Cal State San Bernardino, which has been on alert since two female students were attacked in separate incidents. It has emerged that days before she was reported missing, a woman leaving the campus library had to fight off a man who grabbed her from behind telling her that he planned to take her to his car. Another woman was attacked in a library stairwell a few days earlier bit was also able to get away. The university's president, Tomas Morales, said in a message to students and staff posted on the CSUSB website that campus police staffing had been doubled in light of recent events. Hundreds of people descended on campus at the Art Institute of California for a candlelight vigil on Friday . However Lieutenant Lawhead said there was no indication of a connection between these incidents and the disappearance of Ms Barber. On Friday, a candlelight vigil was held on campus attended by more than 200 people. Police on horseback have been seen searching the surrounding hillsides in their hunt for clues.

Summary: Sahray Barber last seen on March 9 after leaving home in San Bernardino . Some of the 22-year-old's personal items found in bush near her apartment . Police are investigating two 'persons of interest' following disappearance . Officers say there is 'no indication' of link with recent assaults on campus .


An Australian cruise is set to sail for Vanuatu in a bid to deliver desperately needed supplies in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Pam. P&O Cruises' Brisbane-based superliner Pacific Dawn will be loaded with supplies including tarpaulins and tents for emergency shelter, bottled water and canned food. As the first cruise ship to visit Port Vila, the seven-night cruise to New Caledonia and Vanuatu will now double as a humanitarian aid mission. P&O Cruises' spokesman David Jones told News Corp passengers reacted positively after being notified that their week-long trip will make a special stop in Vanuatu. P&O Cruises' Pacific Dawn will be loaded with supplies as it set to sail for Vanuatu on Saturday . Villagers clean up their destroyed homes after it was hit by Cyclone Pam on Tanna Island in Vanuatu . 'They feel quite honoured to be part of the humanitarian mission and we feel quite inspired by our own passengers,' Mr Jones said. 'It will be one of those cruises that all the crew and passengers will remember being a part of.' Passengers aboard will not be allowed to leave the ship while it plans to dock until all supplies are offloaded when they arrive on Wednesday. Pallets of cargo, including vital supplies will be loaded onto the ship on Saturday morning and handed over during a brief call to Port Vila mid-next week. The aid follows after P&O's parent company Carnival Australia announced its four ships were taking part in the rescue mission to deliver resources and humanitarian aid. Carnival Legend arrived in Vanuatu on Thursday to deliver goods to Santo, Carnival Spirit departed Sydney on Thursday while Pacific Pearl will leave on Monday. Two New Zealand Defence Force arrived in Vanuatu with consignments of aid for the stricken country . Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says she hopes to tour cyclone-ravaged Vanuatu within days . Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says she hopes to tour cyclone-ravaged Vanuatu within days. 'I'm hoping to visit Vanuatu over the weekend if there's a military transport plane going that I can get aboard because I want to see for myself that all that can be done is being done,' she said. 'I believe it will be a long-term effort. 'It was a pretty devastating cyclone and we'll continue to stand with our friend, our neighbour in the Pacific so they recover from this devastation.'

Summary: Brisbane-based Pacific Dawn will deliver tents, food and bottled water . Passengers boarding the seven-night cruise will also make a special stop . But passengers will not be allowed to leave as the ship offloads supplies . Pallets of supplies will be loaded with supplies onto the cruise on Saturday . Carnival Australia announced its four ships were taking part in the rescue mission to deliver resources and humanitarian aid in Vanuatu .


Doctors warned that taking the contraceptive Pill triples the risk of developing an incurable disease of the digestive system . Taking the contraceptive Pill triples the risk of developing an incurable disease of the digestive system, doctors warned last night. Cases of Crohn’s disease have exploded since the 1960s, and researchers now believe widespread use of the Pill may be one of the main reasons behind the dramatic rise. They have found sex hormones in contraceptive Pills can weaken the gut, creating the perfect conditions for Crohn’s to develop. The doctors also fear that repeated use of the ‘morning-after pill’ – which contains even higher doses of sex hormones than the daily tablet – might make women still more prone to it. Crohn’s involves the painful inflammation of the digestive system, most commonly the intestines. This makes digesting food difficult, resulting in diarrhoea, fatigue and anaemia. Flare-ups can be so bad that working is impossible, leading to lengthy periods off work. Drugs and surgery can help ease symptoms, but there is no cure, and some sufferers find it so intolerable that they commit suicide. At least two Britons with Crohn’s have travelled to Switzerland to end their lives at the controversial Dignitas clinic. Dr Hamed Khalili, a Harvard gastroenterologist, said Crohn’s cases had risen ‘two or three-fold’ in the past 50 years, since widespread use of the Pill began. It now affects an estimated 100,000 people in Britain – one in every 650 people – although only a fraction of these are officially diagnosed. Changing diets had been touted as a reason for the increase, but Dr Khalili said research into the suspected link had been ‘fairly disappointing’. However, a study of 230,000 American women led by Dr Khalili found the risk was three times higher in women who had used the Pill for five years or more than those who had never been on it. A British study came to a similar conclusion. Exactly why the Pill – taken by around 3.5 million women in Britain, a third of those of childbearing age – seems to raise the risk of Crohn’s remains unclear. But Dr Khalili said changing a woman’s natural sex hormone levels appeared to do three things that could put them at greater risk: it made the gut lining more permeable, reduced levels of ‘friendly’ bacteria in the intestines and affected the immune system. He added he would expect the morning-after pill to increase the risk further, because it contained higher levels of hormones but said there was no hard data yet to back up that hypothesis. Overall, adult women are only a little more likely to have Crohn’s than adult men. But twice as many women as men suffer from one of the main forms of Crohn’s, where the colon is affected. Dr Khalili, who practises at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, stressed a woman was unlikely to get Crohn’s simply by using the Pill, and that genetics played a large role. He said: ‘What’s very clear is that Crohn’s is not caused by oral contraceptive use by

Summary: Cases of Crohn’s disease within the UK have exploded since the 1960s . Researchers believe use of the Pill may be a major reasons behind rise . Found sex hormones weakenz gut creating perfect conditions for Crohn's . Pill triples risk while ‘morning-after pill’ may make women even more prone .


Liverpool are pressing ahead with their stadium redevelopment plans as they look to expand the capacity of their Anfield home. Steel structures of the new Main Stand are already starting to take shape with work to be completed in time for the 2016/17 season. The redevelopment of the new Main Stand, which will seat 21,000 spectators, will increase the ground's capacity by 9,000 to 54,000. Steel structures of the new Main Stand are starting to take place at Anfield . Over 4,800 tonnes of steel will be needed for the new Main Stand, which will see the existing structure joined together with the new building. Liverpool FC’s operations director Andrew Parkinson told the Liverpool Echo: 'Progress is on track since December when we said we would be going ahead with the Main Stand development. 'We’ve been doing a lot of the foundation works and now we’re in the process of erecting the steel and that’s all coming up very quickly. Anfield will be able to seat 54,000 spectators once work on the Main Stand is completed . The new Main Stand will be able to seat 21,000 spectators and will be open in time for the 2016-17 season . 'We’re already at the stage where the new steel is as high as the existing Main Stand and that’s within a week since the steel arrived. As we get further and further, from game to game, people are going to see a big transformation in front of their eyes.' After the Main Stand has been redeveloped, Liverpool will move onto expanding the Anfield Road end and take the capacity of the stadium to just shy of 60,000.

Summary: Redevelopment work on Anfield's new Main Stand taking place . Steel structures for new part of the building are starting to take shape . Capacity of ground will increase to 54,000 by 2016-17 season . New Main Stand will be able to seat 21,000 spectators once complete . CLICK HERE for all the latest Liverpool news .


France head coach Philippe Saint-Andre reverted to his favoured halfback pairing of Sebastien Tillous-Borde and Camille Lopez when he named them on Thursday in a reshuffled team to face Italy in the Six Nations on Sunday. Scrumhalf Tillous-Borde and flyhalf Lopez started all three November tests but the Toulon player missed the first two Six Nations games through injury before starting on the bench for the third. France started with a 15-8 home win against Scotland before losing 18-11 in Ireland and went down 20-13 against Wales at the Stade de France. France scrum half Sebastien Tillous-Borde returns to the starting line-up for their Six Nations clash with Italy . Tillous-Borde rejoins Camille Lopez in head coach Philippe Saint-Andre's preferred halves pairing . Saint-Andre made eight changes to the team who lost against Wales after the squad was hit by a series of injuries, with scrumhalf Morgan Parra, centres Remi Lamerat and Wesley Fofana as well as wing Sofiane Guitoune being ruled out. Fullback Brice Dulin was replaced by Scott Spedding while wing Noa Nakaitaci and number eight Loann Goujon have been handed their first start with Les Bleus. Centre Maxime Mermoz will start in his first appearance in this year's championship. France, who finished fourth last year and ended up with the wooden spoon in 2013, are fourth in the standings before travelling to Italy and England. Saint-Andre has rung in eight changes to the side that lost to Wales as they look for maximum points in Rome . 15-Scott Spedding, 14-Yoann Huget, 13-Gael Fickou, 12-Maxime Mermoz, 11-Noa Nakaitaci, 10-Camille Lopez, 9-Sebastien Tillous-Borde, 8-Loann Goujon, 7-Bernard Le Roux, 6-Thierry Dusautoir (captain), 5-Yoann Maestri, 4-Alexandre Flanquart, 3-Nicolas Mas, 2-Guilhem Guirado, 1-Eddy Ben Arous . Replacements: Benjamin Kaiser, Rabah Slimani, Vincent Debaty, Romain Taofifenua, Damien Chouly, Rory Kockott, Jules Plisson, Mathieu Bastareaud .

Summary: France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has gone back to preferred playmakers . Sebastien Tillous-Borde and Camille Lopez started in all Autumn Tests . Toulon scrum-half Tillous-Borde returned to the bench for loss to Wales . France are fourth in the Six Nations having won one of their three games .


American cinema chains are refusing to screen Idris Elba's new film Beasts of No Nation because Netflix exclusively bought the film's distribution rights for £7.8million. The country's four biggest theatre companies - AMC, Regal, Cinemark and Carmike - told Variety they will not show the film about child soldiers in Africa. They believe the deal breaks the unwritten rule of waiting 90 days between the movie's cinematic and home entertainment release. Netflix has said the movie will still get a limited run in 'selected theatres' so it can be considered for the Oscars and other major awards. Exclusive: The distribution rights to Beasts of No Nation starring Idris Elba (pictured) have been bought exclusively by Netflix, prompting a furious backlash from America's cinema chains . Based on the best-selling novel by Uzodinma Iweala, it stars Idris Elba as a warlord in an unnamed west-African country who captures a child soldier. According to the Guardian, the £3.9million film was shot in Ghana last year. 42-year-old Elba is currently in London filming the fourth series of award-winning British drama Luther, in which he plays the lead character. Netflix beat distributors like Focus and Fox Searchlight for the rights to his latest film because the its backers believed it would reach a much bigger audience online. One of the producers Amy Kaufman told Variety: 'This movie will have the muscle of Netflix behind it. 'It will definitely be seen by a lot more and different kinds of people through Netflix than it would have through a traditional platform.' She believes the quality of programming on the site is altering people's perceptions about the way they consume entertainment content. She added: 'It could be a game changer. This has the potential to change the way people perceive how movies and art are delivered to them.' Netflix encountered a similar stalemate last year when it announced a partnership with Weistein Company and Imax on the 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' sequel. Star: Idris Elba (pictured) is back in London filming the fourth series of award-winning British drama Luther . According to Variety, independent chains such as the Alamo Drafthouse which has 19 theatres in Texas, New York and California has said it will screen the movie. Its Chief Executive Tim League said: 'I'm agnostic about this sort of thing. I look at films I want to play and I play them regardless of the release strategy.' 'I don't look at myself as a competitor to Netflix. I think that argument is a little bit of a red herring. I watch a lot of movies at home, but there comes a time where I want to get out of the house. 'I look at cinemas as one of those options that compete with restaurants or baseball games or all of those things I can't do in my living room.' Movie experts say Beasts could be shown in as many as 250 art-house cinemas. It is being directed by California-born Cary Fukunaga who was responsible for Jane Eyre starring Billy Elliot star Jamie Bell - and hit TV series True

Summary: Netflix bought distribution rights for 'Beasts of No Nation' for £7.8million . The film's producers believe it will reach a much bigger audience online . But America's four biggest theatre chains refusing to screen the movie . British star Idris Elba plays warlord in an unnamed west-African country . He is currently in London filming fourth series of award-winning Luther .


President Obama is alleged to have stopped an Israeli military attack against Iran's nuclear facilities in 2014 by threatening to shoot down Israeli jets before they could reach their targets, according to reports to emerge from the Middle East at the weekend . The threat from the U.S. forced Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to abort a planned attack on Iraq, reported Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Jarida. Netanyahu will be in Washington for an address to Congress on Tuesday aimed squarely at derailing Obama's cherished bid for a diplomatic deal with Tehran. Scroll down for video . President Obama is alleged to have thwarted an Israeli military attack against Iran's nuclear facilities in 2014 by threatening to shoot down Israeli jets before they could reach their targets . For six years, President Obama and Netanyahu have been on a collision course over how to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions, a high-stakes endeavor both men see as a centerpiece of their legacies. The Netanyahu government took the decision to strike Iran last year after discovering that the U.S. and Iran were involved in secret talks over Iran's nuclear program and were about to sign an agreement in that regard behind Israel's back. The report claimed that an unnamed Israeli minister who has good ties with the US administration revealed the attack plan to Secretary of State John Kerry, and that Obama then threatened to shoot down the Israeli jets before they could reach their targets in Iran. According to the report, 'Netanyahu and his commanders agreed after four nights of deliberations to task the Israeli army's chief of staff, Benny Gantz, to prepare a qualitative operation against Iran's nuclear program. 'In addition, Netanyahu and his ministers decided to do whatever they could do to thwart a possible agreement between Iran and the White House because such an agreement is, allegedly, a threat to Israel's security.' For six years, President Obama and Netanyahu have been on a collision course over how to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions, a high-stakes endeavor both men see as a centerpiece of their legacies . The sources added that Gantz and his commanders prepared the requested plan and that Israeli fighter jets trained for several weeks in order to make sure the plans would work successfully. Israeli fighter jets reportedly even carried out experimental flights in Iran's airspace after they managed to break through radars. Stopping Iran from building a nuclear bomb has become a defining challenge for both Obama and Netanyahu, yet one they have approached far differently. For Obama, getting Iran to verifiably prove it is not pursuing nuclear weapons would be a bright spot in a foreign policy arena in which numerous outcomes are uncertain and would validate his early political promise to negotiate with Iran without conditions. Netanyahu considers unacceptable any deal with Iran that doesn't end its nuclear program entirely and opposes the diplomatic pursuit as one that minimizes what he considers an existential threat to Israel. Tehran says its nuclear program is peaceful and exists only to produce energy for civilian use. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu was forced

Summary: President Obama is alleged to have thwarted an Israeli military attack against Iran's nuclear facilities in 2014 . The U.S. threatened to shoot down Israeli jets before they could reach their targets and so Netanyahu aborted his plans to attack Iraq . Netanyahu will appears in Washington for an address to Congress on Tuesday aimed squarely at derailing Obama's cherished bid .


A stripper's father has been accused of extorting nearly $3million from a businessman who paid to have a threesome with his daughter and her cousin who he said was underage. Terry Tackett, 52, allegedly demanded money from retired software executive Paul Vagnozzi, 61, from Detroit, Michigan, after learning about the sexual encounters he had with Jessica Tackett, 25. According to federal prosecutors Jessica met Mr Vagnozzi at a strip club in 2008, where she was working as a topless dancer to help support her family. The pair then started a relationship where he would pay for sex, court documents have revealed. Scroll down for court documents . Affair: Jessica Tackett, 25, started working at a Detroit strip club to help support her family. She met businessman Paul Vagnozzi in the summer of 2008 and they started a sexual relationship . Threats: Terry Tackett, 52, demanded money from retired software executive Paul Vagnozzi, after he discovered he had a threesome with his daughter and her cousin. Tackett told Vagnozzi she was underage . That summer, according to court documents seen by The Detroit News, he paid to have a threesome with Jessica's cousin. Her father found out about the illicit encounter in October and threatened Mr Vagnozzi - saying the girl was underage and that he would tell the police unless he was paid. Tackett also said he would get his 'mafia' friends at the Jokers Motorcycle Club to beat him up if the hush money stopped. The document filed in the United States District Court in Michigan stated he first handed Tackett $30,000. Two months later Mr Vagnozzi asked the family to confirm in writing they would not tell the police and asked them to stop demanding cash. Case: Tackett is free on $10,000 unsecured bond but faces up to five years in federal prison and $250,000 in fines if convicted of conspiracy to obstruct justice . They then sent him a letter demanding more installments of $30,000. According to the documents in one month, Mr Vagnozzi gave Terry Tackett $1.15 million in checks, . The flow of money, which stopped in 2012, funded Tackett's lavish lifestyle, including a home in Romulus, Michigan, six Harley-Davidson motorcycles, muscle cars, Jet Skis and expensive gifts for his stripper girlfriends. The indictment also mentions that Jessica and her mother, Kimberly, 53, also filed a phony rape complaint against the businessman as part of the alleged extortion scheme. West Bloomfield Township police in Michigan told The Detroit News that the phony rape complaint was filed against Vagnozzi. Tackett is now facing 119 federal charges in relation to the scheme - conspiracy to obstruct justice, tax evasion, money laundering and banking crimes. If convicted, he could be jailed for up to 20 years. The indictment also mentions that Jessica Tackett and her mother, Kimberly (pictured), also filed a phony rape complaint against the businessman victimized in the alleged extortion scheme . Jessica Tackett is free on $10,000 unsecured bond, but she and her mother face up to five years in federal prison and $250,000 in fines if

Summary: Terry Tackett, 52, demanded money from businessman Paul Vagnozzi, 61 . He is now facing 119 federal counts in relation to the extortion scheme . Found out he was having sex with his daughter Jessica, 25 . She was working in a Detroit strip club to help support her family . Tackett threatened Mr Vagnozzi when he found about the illicit threesome . Then began receiving regular payments into his bank account . Jessica and her mother also made a phony rape claim against Vagnozzi .


CSKA Moscow says Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev should be ready to play this weekend after recovering from being hit in the head with a flare during a European Championship qualifying match against Montenegro. A flare thrown from an area occupied by Montenegro fans hit Akinfeev in the back of the head during Friday's game. He was rushed to the hospital and treated for burns and a concussion. The match was later abandoned following more crowd trouble. Midway through the second half a scuffle ensued between players near the touchline, with Eastern Europe's Sport Klub television reporting that a missile hurled from the terraces appeared to have hit another Russian player. Akinfeev is carried off the pitch on a stretcher, which led to a 30 minute delay before game was called off . A flare, hurled from the stands, sails towards the Russian keeper in the opening seconds of the game . The keeper looks in serious distress as he is carried off the field on the way to hospital for tests . CSKA Moscow have confirmed that Akinfeev should return to face Zenit St Petersburg this weekend . With the score at 0-0 in the Group G game, German referee Deniz Aytekin ordered the players back into the dressing room for the second time moments after Montenegro keeper Vukasin Poleksic saved a Roman Shirokov penalty. Montenegro and Russia supporters clashed at halftime, forcing riot police to move in to separate them. Montenegrin daily Vijesti reported on its website. Nonethless, CSKA assistant coach Viktor Onopko tells Russia's Tass agency that Akinfeev is expected to be back in training Tuesday and will "probably" be able to face Zenit St. Petersburg on Sunday. Another CSKA player, Alan Dzagoev, will miss the Russian league match after injuring his thigh against Montenegro. Riot police clash with Montenegrin fans after the game is abandoned following a pitch brawl . Russia head coach Fabio Capello scratches his head as players leave the pitch after the match is abandoned .

Summary: Montenegro's Euro 2016 qualifier with Russia was abandoned on Friday . Igor Akinfeev required hospital treatment after being hit by a flare . CSKA Moscow keeper is expected to return for game against Zenit St Petersburg at the weekend .


The FA want to send two Great Britain football teams to compete in the 2016 Rio Olympics but a row has broken out with other home nations even before the qualification process starts. FA technical director Dan Ashworth and England Under 21 manager Gareth Southgate want young England players to gain tournament experience. Their view has the backing of chairman Greg Dyke, leading to the FA changing their mind about sending only a women’s side — if any — to Brazil. The FA’s departing general secretary Alex Horne wrote to the other three countries on his last day in office at Wembley informing them that it was now their intention to enter both Olympic football competitions. FA chairman Greg Dyke has backed the idea of sending both a men's and women's team to Rio . England U21 boss Gareth Southgate (centre) wants young England players to get tournament experience . FA technical director Dan Ashworth, pictured talking to Roy Hodgson, shares the views of the Under 21 boss . Former Manchester united midfielder Ryan Giggs captained Team GB at the 2012 Olympics . However, the manner of the FA taking the lead on raising the teams infuriated Wales, especially, and Northern Ireland, leading to a stormy meeting between officials at the IFAB summit in Belfast last Friday. Scotland were less concerned because of their long, unequivocal opposition to the GB football format, which they see as a threat to their independence within FIFA. The main sensitivity with the Welsh and the Irish was why the FA had the divine right to be the national association with the football seat on the British Olympic Association since its inception in 1905. Wales are also upset about the FA reneging — owing to a rules change — on a gentlemen’s agreement over the rotation of the British vice-president seat on FIFA executive committee. Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey misses a penalty during the clash with South Korea . Craig Bellamy celebrates scoring against Senegal at Old Trafford during the 2012 Olympics . Team GB players look on during a penalty shoutout defeat by South Korea at London 2012 Olympics . Giggs in action for Team GB during an Olympics warm-up match against Brazil at the Riverside Stadium . The rumpus has led to FIFA telling the FA to sort out the internal fighting before submitting their GB football applications. The men’s side would need to reach the last four of the European Under 21 Championship this summer to qualify. The Olympic issue has raised extra emotions because it follows all the fuss around the home nations providing players at London 2012 for a Team GB side that the BOA mandated England to select. A BOA spokesperson said: ‘We have received confirmation from the FA of their intention to enter into the qualification process for Rio for both men’s and women’s tournaments.’

Summary: The FA want to send a GB men's and women's football team to Rio in 2016 . Wales and Northern Ireland were left furious by the FA taking the lead . Stormy meeting took place between officials at IFAB summit in Belfast .


A popular Chinese reality television show featuring celebrities paired with animals has been criticised by animal rights activists for its 'cruel' tasks. Hunan TV Station's animal reality show 'Wonderful Friends' - where stars perform tasks with animals in a south China zoo - became an instant hit when 20 million people tuned into the first episode. But the weekly show, which saw a chimpanzee start throwing things and in clear distress when separated from his son, has caused uproar amongst animal rights groups. Unnatural: A young orangutan is dressed in human clothes for the hit realilty show in China . An elephant is given a pedicure by Chinese actor Huang Xuan and a chimpanzee is forced to wear a Superman costume, in some of the show's more unusual scenes, dubbed 'cruel' by experts talking to People's Daily Online. Wildlife experts argue the programme is exploiting the animals, with many reacting in ways that show they are stressed. Cruel: Chinese actor Huang Xuan gives an elephant a pedicure in a bizarre task in a Chinese reality show . One expert, Miss Jiao, said that people are mistaking the creature's distressed reactions as cute. For example, a chimpanzee that appears to be 'grinning' is actually showing signs of of 'anxiety, fear and threat'. Pictures which show a young orangutan being dressed in human clothes could lead to alienation with other orangutans likely to ignore it, she warned. One part of the show saw a celebrity taking a young chimpanzee to 'Find its Father' which led to the father suddenly becoming emotional and violent. The creatures are known to chase, stomp and bite unknown chimpanzees or even commit infanticide, leading to worries about the impact the tasks are having on the wild animals. Angry: An adult male chimpanzee became emotional and violent during a game called 'Find its Father' where it was separated from its baby . Heartless: A young chimp is dressed in clothes while an elephant received a pedicure as part of the 'reality' tv show making waves in China . Producers have also been accused of courting disaster by placing potentially dangerous animals including lions, elephants and zebras alongside inexperienced celebrity zookeepers. Chang Jiwen, deputy head of the Development Research Centre of Resources and Environmental Policy Institute, said animals should not be used for the sake of entertainment and called for tougher legislation. 'We cannot use our emotions to design and manipulate the animals, animals are not there to be harassed for the entertainment of people,' he said. 'We should not start from the emotional needs of ourselves or for effect or for ratings of the show to interfere with the lives of animals. 'When they see these strangers, they might become afraid and take action because of the stress, which is very dangerous to human beings,' said wildlife activist Wang Hui, from Animals Asia, a Hong Kong-based campaigning group. She complained animals were being forced to live side-by-side with those from different continents with how orangutans, which are native to South-east Asia, put next to baby chimpanzees, which hail from Africa.

Summary: 20 million tune in for first episode of reality show 'Wonderful Friends' Experts warn unnatural tasks causing untold damage to animals . Orangutans being dressed up in clothes face alienation from others . Adult chimp clearly distressed after being separated from baby for game .


Not the sweetest strike you’ll see. Not the sweetest strike of the game, in fact. But Loic Remy’s tentative prod which squirmed past goalkeeper Allan McGregor and trickled into the net was like a shot of nectar for Chelsea. Jose Mourinho may one day reflect on this late contribution from a striker he has rarely used as the moment when self-doubt was allayed and the Barclays Premier League title was secured. Having been 2-0 up inside nine minutes at Hull, courtesy of Eden Hazard and Diego Costa, Chelsea had to prove they could banish this habit of throwing away the lead. But their not-so-reliable-anymore defence wobbled and creaked. Loic Remy strokes home the winner at the KC Stadium to give Chelsea a 3-2 victory against Hull CIty on Sunday afternoon . The French striker celebrates with team-mate Oscar after his goal saw the Blues extend their lead at the top of the Premier League . Remy ran over to the touchline to celebrate with the Chelsea staff as Jose Mourinho dishes out instructions to his team . Remy's effort squirmed under the legs of Hull City goalkeeper Allan McGregor to give Chelsea the three points . Abel Hernandez capitalises on Thibaut Courtois' mistake to get Hull City back on level terms against Chelsea on Sunday . The young Belgian goalkeeper tried to dribble past Gaston Ramirez with the ball but it fell to Hull striker Hernandez . Courtois looks dejected after his error during the first half of the Premier League fixture at the KC Stadium . Courtois apologises to his Chelsea team-mates after his mistake lead to an Abel Hernandez equaliser . HULL CITY: McGregor 5.5, Dawson 6.5, Bruce 6, McShane 6.5, Elmohamady 7.5, Livermore 6, Meyler 6 (Quinn 80 6), Ramirez 6.5 (Brady 80 6), Robertson 6.5 (Aluko 81 6), N'Doye 6.5, Hernandez 7. Subs not used: Rosenior, Davies, Sagbo, Harper. Booked: None . Goals: Elmohamady 26, Hernandez 28 . CHELSEA: Courtois 6.5, Ivanovic 6.5, Cahill 6.5, Terry 6.5, Luis 6, Fabregas 7, Matic 5, Willian 6 (Zouma 80 6.5), Ramires 5 (Oscar 61 6), Hazard 7.5, Costa 6.5 (Remy 75 7.5). Subs not used: Cech, Cuadrado, Azpilicueta, Loftus-Cheek. Booked: Cahill, Matic . Goals: Hazard 2, Costa 9, Remy 77 . Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland) Attendance: 24,598 . Match ratings by Neil Ashton . Chelsea cut through the Hull City defence for Loic Remy's winner - click HERE for more of our brilliant Match Zone . Ahmed Elmohamady and Adel Hernandez levelled before half-time and Thibaut Courtois performed a breathtaking triple-save from three Hull players, mid-way through the second half, which Steve Bruce thought was the key moment. It was still 2-2 as the clock ticked towards 77 minutes and Cesc Fabregas rolled a pass to Willian on the Chelsea right. Willian found Remy and the substitute, only on for a few seconds after replacing the injured Costa, jabbed it towards McGregor, who was clearly expecting something else entirely because he was wrong-footed, unable to recover, and the ball slithered over the line. A thrilling game was settled by a

Summary: Loic Remy gives Chelsea all three points after coming on as a substitute for Diego Costa . Abel Hernandez scores equaliser for Hull City after Thibaut Courtois' error at the KC Stadium . Ahmed Elmohamady netted the hosts first goal after Chelsea stormed into a two-goal lead on Sunday . Fine strikes from Eden Hazard and Diego Costa put the Premier League leaders in control .


Screaming into a towel stuffed in my mouth, sweat pouring down my forehead, tears running down my face, I squeezed the breast pump again. Such was my determination to give my newborn daughter the best start in life, I was expressing milk for her, despite the huge abscess across the centre of my right breast. It was torture; far, far worse than giving birth. Rather than give Summer, then just two weeks old, a bottle of formula, I battled on. Months of brainwashing by the ‘breastapo’ and their mantra ‘breast is best’, made me feel the only thing worse than this torment was giving up. Laura Wright (pictured with her daughter, Summer) was so determined to breastfeed Summer as a baby that she went through weeks of agony . It was an attitude that not only threatened my health but also tarnished the first weeks with my precious firstborn and made me angry that women are put under such pressure to breast-feed that common sense flies out of the window. The questions about whether I intended to breast-feed began at my first prenatal appointment when I was 12 weeks pregnant and continued for the next six months. Advice, leaflets and DVDs were doled out in earnest, extolling the virtues and the rewards. Friends, family, colleagues; it seemed everyone wanted to know my intentions and to preach how breast-feeding was natural, easy, the right thing to do. I wanted to breast-feed; it can be a wonderful, bonding experience and mother’s milk protects against illnesses and allergies but the constant pressure to breast-feed takes no account of the fact not every woman can. My problems with Summer began immediately. When she was born at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff in July 2013, she weighed 5lb 2oz. When I put her to my breast she was too weak to latch on so the midwives gave her formula. For the next two days, at three-hour intervals, I kept trying. I was surprised how uncomfortable it was but when I winced, the midwife shook her head, insisting: ‘It doesn’t hurt.’ I felt pathetic, like I was failing Summer. Thankfully, on day three, with the help of a breast-feeding consultant, Summer finally latched on. There was no pain and I cried with relief. The next day I and my husband Ralph, a 30-year-old commercial manager, took Summer home. Laura (pictured with Summer) wanted to breastfeed because she knew it could be a bonding experience and that the mother’s milk protects the baby against illnesses and allergies . Over the next few days I continued to breast-feed but Summer was so hungry, I followed advice and relied on formula and expressed milk to top her up. Anxious to know if I was doing things right, I asked a breastfeeding consultant’s advice. ‘Why are you using formula?’ she asked in a disapproving manner, before feeding Summer my three remaining containers of expressed milk. I panicked; it had taken me a day to express that. So I put pressure on myself to quickly produce more. For the next six

Summary: Laura Wright was determined to give her daughter the best start in life . She found breastfeeding painful from her first attempt . Laura developed a huge abscess across the centre of her right breast . Despite this she carried on trying to breastfeed on the other side .


A blind sled dog named Gonzo is never far from his brother Poncho, who for years has acted as his sight on the trails in New Hampshire. Now that the Alaskan husky brothers are nearing age 10, NH Sled Dog Rescue is looking to retire them and hope to send the two inseparable friends to the same family. Both Gonzo and Poncho were born with sight but in 2010, trainers started to realize Gonzo was losing his sight when he started tripping over his food. Inseparable: Blind sled dog Gonzo (left) is currently up for adoption with his brother Poncho (right), who has been acting as his sight on the trails for years. Both are currently up for adoption, and their rescue center hopes to find them a home where they can live together . When his blindness was initially diagnosed, a veterinarian urged his owners to keep him on the sled dog team, and that's when Poncho stepped up to the plate. 'At first it kind of upset him (Poncho) because it slightly hindered his ability to run straight because Gonzo was leaning up against him,' musher Wes Guerin told WMUR. 'Over time, Poncho kind of realized he was the only thing keeping his brother on the trail. He started to help him. If there was a left turn coming up or a right turn, he'd pull him this way or nudge him that way and do whatever he had to do to make sure he (Gonzo) didn't run off the trail or anything like that,' Guerin said. On the off occasion that Gonzo has run off the trail, Poncho has picked him up out of ditches by dragging him by the collar. A dog's seeing eye dog: Gonzo's sight first started failing in 2010, but his brother Poncho stepped in and helped direct him on sled dog runs. Poncho (left) and Gonzo (right) pictured above in 2013 . Runners: For years the brothers ran with Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel in Jefferson, New Hampshire giving tours in the winter months . 'I've run dogs in a lot of places, all over the country, and it was the most amazing thing I've ever seen sled dogs do,' musher Neil Beaulieu told the Associated Press in 2013. While the reliance on Poncho worked for several years, Gonzo eventually had to quit sled running this fall, when a doctor removed the other eye that was giving him limited sight. Since then he has become quite accustomed to life as an office dog while his brother continues to exercise with the other 131 dogs at the no-kill shelter. Retirement-ready dogs at NH Sled Dog Rescue can be adopted for a fee of $250, part of which goes to supporting the shelter. This year they have about 40 dogs up for sale at their Jefferson, New Hampshire facility. Alaskan huskies can live to age 16.

Summary: Gonzo the sled dog started losing his sight ten years ago . Instead of retiring, his brother Poncho helped as as his sight on the trail . Now that both are 10 years old, they are ready to retire . NH Sled Dog Rescue hopes to place both with the same family .


Defender Ben Gibson is hoping England Under 21s' 3-2 friendly victory over Germany was a dress rehearsal for a European Championship finals showdown. Both sides will head for the Czech Republic during the summer as manager Gareth Southgate attempts to guide the Young Lions to glory, and England will do so having got the better of their German counterparts with a 3-2 win at the Riverside Stadium on Monday evening. Southgate's men had to come from behind twice to set the stage for a late decisive push, and Middlesbrough's Gibson is hoping that will stand them in good stead for the finals tournament. Ben Gibson (right) is hoping England 21s' 3-2 victory against Germany will boost the team's confidence . James Ward-Prowse wheels away in celebration after scoring the winner in England' 3-2 victory . He said: 'Germany were always going to be a good side. You know they are going to be technical and strong, and that's what they were. But we thought we could match them - we did that and ended up getting the result. 'We are hoping we will play against them at some point either in the semi-final or final in the Euros - that would be nice. It would be another tough game. 'They are a good side, so for us to get the win, that was the important thing.' The win against Germany was England's third against fellow finalists with Portugal and the hosts having already succumbed at their hands, and while Southgate is confident progress is being made, he is taking nothing for granted. England were heading towards defeat before Nathan Redmond's strike on 79 minutes . He said: 'We have got depth, which really excites me because I don't think you can go to a tournament relying on a couple of players. 'We have shown across the campaign - we started with the likes of Raheem [Sterling] in, we have had Luke Shaw in, we have had to win matches without all of these players at different times, without Harry [Kane], without Saido [Berahino], and they have kept doing it. 'And then new players have emerged, people like Jesse [Lingard] , who has come back from injury and who has got great potential; Alex Pritchard has just come into the squad. 'The 23, I am probably reasonably clear on 21. There are a couple of places that still, in my mind, people are playing for, but I know whoever goes is totally committed. There won't be any loafing around, there won't be any lads who feel it's a chore to go. England boss Gareth Soutgate looks on during the friendly clash at the Riverside Stadium . 'They'll be in there backing their team-mates, and again, that's important going into a tournament.' England's players had to back each other throughout a testing 90 minutes on Teesside during which impressive Kaiserslautern striker Philipp Hofmann fired the visitors into a 15th-minute lead and after Manchester United winger Lingard, currently on loan at Derby, had levelled, restored their lead five minutes after the restart. But there was

Summary: England Under 21s defeated Germany Under 21s 3-2 on Monday night . Southampton's James Ward-Prowse scored an 82nd-minute winner . Defender Ben Gibson hopes the win will boss England's confidence .


Paris Saint-Germain goalscorer David Luiz apologised for celebrating his goal against former club Chelsea as the English side exited the Champions League following a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea were eliminated as the tie went into extra-time as 10-man PSG twice came from behind to win an ill-tempered last-16 tie on away goals. The first leg was drawn 1-1 and Chelsea's advantage grew when Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sent off after 31 minutes. David Luiz celebrates wildly after sending the game into extra time with a bullet header at Stamford Bridge . The Brazilian defender couldn't hide his emotion, but later apologised for celebrating against his former team . Luiz said he was sorry that he had celebrated, but that he had been unable to control himself in the moment . Gary Cahill's strike nine minutes from the end of normal time was cancelled out by former Chelsea defender Luiz, but the hosts went ahead for a second time through an Eden Hazard penalty early in extra-time. PSG captain Thiago Silva, who conceded the spot-kick for handball, was denied from a corner by Thibaut Courtois but then netted with a header moments later to make it 2-2 on the night and send the visitors through. 'I think we played a great game,' Luiz told Sky Sports 5. 'When we lost Ibra, our best player, you say "keep it simple". Play the ball to feet and keep possession as we need to score to qualify. It was amazing tonight the spirit. Every single player gave everything. The powerful header took the game into an extra 30 minutes, in which Thiago Silva scored the crucial goal . Luiz sinks to his knees at the final whistle, celebrating the win for his new club against his old employers . 'I finished at Chelsea and then I got a great opportunity from PSG - they gave me a great opportunity to continue my career and I was very happy at Chelsea and won titles here but I finished and then I respect everyone. 'It was good for me to score. I said before I didn't celebrate but there as so much emotion I cannot control (it) and sorry because I celebrated because of the emotion but I am so happy to qualify.' In a feisty contest, Luiz clashed with his former manger Jose Mourinho after Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sent off . Luiz and Diego Costa came together several times, and the Brazilian defender was lucky not to be dismissed .

Summary: David Luiz scored goal to take Chelsea to extra time . Luiz celebrated wildly against his former club as PSG went on to progress . But the defender apologises after claiming he couldn't control himself .


For fans of McDonald's breakfast menu who have dreamed of the day it was served outside of morning hours, the time has come... but only as a test run in San Diego. Select locations will serve all-day breakfast with the partial menu featuring some of the chain's breakfast sandwiches and hash browns. The exact sandwiches have not been revealed. Scroll down for video . McDonald's will begin testing an all-day breakfast menu in April at select locations in San Diego . The test will begin in April as the move comes in response to customers saying they wanted breakfast items outside of morning hours, according to the company. Depending on how successful the test is, the chain could expand the all-day breakfast menu to other markets, according to Business Insider. Last month, the fast-food chain began looking at how it could make breakfast available later in the day, said Jeff Stratton, head of McDonald's USA. Offering both the breakfast menu past 10.30am alongside the lunch menu had been considered logistically impossible, given the tight kitchen spaces of the restaurants. McDonald's even tweeted about the topic in February, saying it does not serve breakfast all day because its grills 'just aren't big enough for breakfast and lunch.' On their website in response to why they do not serve breakfast all day the company wrote: 'Here’s the thing: it comes down to the sheer size of kitchen grills. 'They simply don’t have the room for all of our menu options at one time — especially considering we use our grill to prepare many items on our breakfast menu.' The push to make breakfast available outside normal hours partly reflects how McDonald's is working to keep pace with shifting habits. In particular, executives have noted that customers increasingly want foods personalized to their tastes and schedules. Breakfast also accounts for about 25percent of sales at McDonald's, and is the strongest part of the day for the chain, according to the Chicago Tribune. If the test is successful, McDonald's could expand the all-day breakfast menu to other markets . 'We look forward to learning from this test, and it's premature to speculate on any outcomes,' wrote spokeswoman Terri Hickey in an email, according to CNBC. 'We're excited to serve our customers in this area some of McDonald's great-tasting breakfast sandwiches, hash browns and other favorites all day long.' McDonald's said on Monday that it was too early to speculate on any outcomes from the test. Janney Capital Markets had released an analyst note earlier and said that their industry sources had told them McDonald's planned to test all-day breakfast in the U.S. The analyst note was released before McDonald's confirmed the report. 'Having those breakfast items available to sell all day would also serve as a reminder to customers (and the media. and Wall Street.) that McDonald's does indeed have craveable food to sell,' Janney analyst Mark Kalinowski wrote.

Summary: Fast-food chain will begin test in April at select locations in San Diego . The partial menu will feature some breakfast sandwiches and hash browns . Move comes as customers said they wanted breakfast served past 10.30am . If test is successful, all-day breakfast menu could expand to other markets .


As we find more planetary systems elsewhere in the galaxy, something is confusing astronomers - why does our solar system appear so unique? Many other systems have ‘super-Earths’ and other planets in tight orbits close to their star, but ours does not. And now we might know why - because Jupiter acted like a ‘wrecking ball’ in the early solar system and knocked planets out of the solar system or into position. University of California scientists have presented a new theory for the solar system. They say early in its life, Jupiter swung through the inner planets (illustration of early solar system shown). This explains why there are no planets between Mercury and the sun. But it may also indicate our system is an 'oddball' in the galaxy . If this is true, it would suggest that the conditions that have allowed life on Earth to thrive are incredibly rare. The study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences helps explain why our solar system is so different from the hundreds of others discovered in recent years. ‘Now we can look at our own solar system in the context of all these other planetary systems, one of the most interesting features is the absence of planets inside the orbit of Mercury,’ said Professor Gregory Laughlin, of California University in Santa Cruz, who co-authored the study. ‘The standard issue planetary system in our galaxy seems to be a set of super-Earths with alarmingly short orbital periods. Our solar system is looking increasingly like an oddball.’ Aliens are real - not little green men visiting Earth as depicted in movies, but rather microbial life in our own solar system and intelligent life beyond. That’s according to two leading Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (Seti) researchers, who took part in a hearing at the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology in Washington DC last August. During the talk dubbed ‘Astrobiology and the Search for Life in the Universe’ in May, the scientists laid out the evidence and reasoning for believing we are not alone. The speech was made by Dr Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer at the Seti Institute in California, and Dr Dan Wethimer, Director of Seti Research. And, they added, with adequate support it is likely we will find alien life in some form or another within 20 years. Dr Wethimer said: ‘It would be bizarre if we are alone,’ he told the committee. ‘It would be a cramped mind that didn’t wonder what other life is out there.’ The new findings provide an explanation for this ‘gaping hole’ in our inner solar system between Mercury and the sun. But they also reveal certain characteristics of Earth and the other rocky planets, which would have formed later than the outer ones from a depleted supply of material. Namely, Jupiter may have helped Earth form in a habitable part of the solar system. And it also possibly played a part in Earth's size, ensuring it was not too big or small to host water and life. Computer models of the early solar system

Summary: University of California has present a new theory for solar system . They say early in its life, Jupiter swung through the inner planets . This explains why there are no planets between Mercury and the sun . But it may also indicate our system is an 'oddball' in the galaxy . And it may mean conditions for life on Earth were extremely rare .


An ISIS-inspired teen in Tokyo has been caught 'practicing murder' with a junior school's pet goat, according to the Tokyo metropolitan police. The 14-year old boy, who can not be named for legal reasons, said he wanted behead the kid goat before he attacked a human victim after viewing videos of the recent killings of Japanese hostages by ISIS. Police in Tachikawa, a middle-class bed-town serving central Tokyo, said that the boy had been found attacking the goat with a crowbar at 1am in the morning on March 16. Victim: Inspired by watching horrendous videos of ISIS executions, a teenager in Tokyo tried to behead a goat (pictured) as 'practice' before attacking a human . Lucky escape: The boy was found attacking the goat with a crowbar at 1am in Tachikawa, a middle-class town serving central Tokyo . Chilling inspiration: Police quoted the boy who tried to behead the goat (pictured) as saying: 'I wanted to murder somebody, anybody, after viewing videos of the Islamic State' Safe: The goat escaped any serious injuries and the boy - who is a minor - does not qualify for Japan's capital punishment laws despite calls on Twitter to give him the death penalty . Police said they were alerted to the assault when a passing police officer heard the repeated bleatings of the goat. The teen was caught chasing it and was found to be carrying a saw and other workman's tools. 'I wanted to murder somebody, anybody, after viewing videos of the Islamic State. But first I decided to kill the school goat for practice,' the police quoted the boy as saying. The attempt on the animal has parallels with another ISIS inspired attack in suburban Kawasaki, adjacent to Tokyo, earlier last month. Like the chief suspect in the Kawasaki murder, the goats' assailant was also a dropout, according to the police, and a 'hikikomori' a shut-in - common among the young in Japan. One of the three high school boys charged with stabbing a 12-year-old boy to death in Kawasaki proclaimed himself and the rest of his 'team' as the 'Kawasaki State' - following the same naming pattern as the terrorist organization ISIS. The gang terrorised other students in the port city declaring: 'We're above the law. We run by our own rules. We are Kawasaki State. If you go against us, we'll cut off your head while you're still alive!' Punishment: Police said the goat's assailant will be charged with trespassing and is now in the hands of Tokyo's juvenile court . Anger: In light of the attack on the goat, some have blamed Japanese parents for not knowing how to control their children's internet usage . The three are due to be tried for murder in a juvenile court later this year. Both the Kawaski murder and the attempt on the goat have generated thousands of tweets in Japan calling for the death penalty for minors in the case of heinous crimes. The perpetrators in both cases are all minors - under 20-years-old in Japan - and are not subject to

Summary: 14-year-old boy in Tokyo was found attacking the goat with crowbar at 1am . Boy told police he wanted to 'murder somebody' after watching ISIS videos . Police found footage of Islamic State beheading hostages on boy's computer . Twitter users want death penalty for minors who commit 'heinous crimes'


This meeting is fast turning into a gala performance by the double act of Irish champion trainer Willie Mullins and his British counterpart Paul Nicholls. Having seen Mullins, ably assisted by stable jockeys Ruby Walsh and Paul Townend, smash the home team on Tuesday with four winners headed by his Champion Hurdler Faugheen, it was Nicholls’ turn on Wednesday. He won the feature £350,000 Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase with Dodging Bullets as well as the Coral Cup with Aux Ptits Soins, both ridden by stable jockey Sam Twiston-Davies, and the Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle with Qualando, the mount of Nick Scholfield. Dodging Bullets (front) delivered a second winner of day two for jockey Sam Twiston-Davies . With Mullins also landing the RSA Chase with Bryan Cooper-ridden Don Poli, the two dominant stables in jump racing have now won eight of the 14 Festival races run so far. Nicholls denied he had driven home on Tuesday depressed or frustrated having drawn a blank in the face of the Mullins’ mullering. But the mood for the journey home last night must have been some contrast. Almost amazingly, Dodging Bullets’ one-and-a-quarter length defeat of 33-1 shot Somersby was the first steeplechase Nicholls had won at this meeting since Kauto Star landed the 2009 Gold Cup. Back in third was Irish-trained front-runner Special Tiara but the big two — 2013 winner Sprinter Sacre and last year’s champion Sure De Grugy — blew out. Trainer Gary Moore and jockey son Jamie felt the ground had dried out too much for fourth-placed Sire De Grugy, who has endured an injury-plagued season while Sprinter Sacre, a spent force by the home turn, was pulled up before the last by his jockey Barry Geraghty. Twiston-Davies and Dodging Bullets successfully clear a fence on their way to victory . Twiston-Davies laps up the applause as he is led in after winning the Queen Mother Champion Chase . His trainer Nicky Henderson said there was no evidence Sprinter Sacre’s old fibrillating heart problem had affected his gelding and a scope examination showed no signs of a significant blood vessel break. However, the feeling was an old breathing issue might have re-surfaced. There will be no snap decisions but there must be a chance he has run his last race. Henderson said: ‘It is disappointing for everybody who has worked their socks off to get him back.’ The outcome once again showed how hard it is to come back and the result had echoes of the 2010 Gold Cup won by Imperial Commander when the focus was on the Nicholls-trained pair of Kauto Star and Denman. This time it was the turn of 9-2 shot Dodging Bullets, winner of this season’s Tingle Creek and Clarence House Chases, to be cold-shouldered in the build-up as the spotlight fell on the big two. And there to cheer him home was his breeder, three-time champion Flat jockey Frankie Dettori, looking like he should be part of Elliot Ness’s crew in his brown trilby and mac. He hoped he was breeding a future Derby winner

Summary: Dodging Bullets wins race on Ladies Day at Cheltenham 2015 . Sprinter Sacre and Sire De Grugy were fancied for the feature race . But Dodging Bullets beat Somersby and Special Tiara . Sprinter Sacre, ridden by Barry Geraghty, was pulled up . The win was a second of the day for Sam Twiston-Davies . CLICK HERE for all the latest from the Cheltenham Festival .


A suspected Banksy of a pouting young girl is believed to now be worthless after a vandal painted over it so she is now wearing a burkha. The artwork, which first appeared on the side of the North Star pub in Hounslow, west London, in 2007, was defaced over the weekend. The 6ft tall mural, thought to be worth £100,000, has the word 'smile' in brightly coloured letters written above the girl, originally pictured in pigtails - but now only her eyes remain visible. The Banksy of a pouting young girl in Hounslow, which first appeared in 2007 (left) was defaced over the weekend to show the girl wearing a burkha, leaving only her eyes visible . Local residents were left furious after the work - believed to be worth more than £100,000 - was vandalised, adding it had been the 'only thing that made them smile in Hounslow'. Sandra D'Souza said she was 'horrified' when she saw the defaced artwork. She said: 'I'm sure it brought a smile to the face of lots of other people passing by and it's such a shame it's been defaced like this.' Sam Spencer, 32, added: 'I was walking to Hounslow station on Sunday, which is right near the Banksy and saw the girl had been covered with a burkha. 'I don't know what is wrong with people around here - it's about the only thing Hounslow has got going for it and now it's ruined.' Twitter user @missfab2014 said the work was the 'only decent thing' in Hounslow and urged the artist to fix it . A Twitter user, known as Ems, urged the artist to come and fix the work. She said: 'The only decent thing in Hounslow and now look at it #banksy @thereaIbanksy come sort it out pls!!' Soon after the mural appeared in 2007, Paul Riley, the then landlord of the North Star pub - now a bar called Platform 3 - installed CCTV to stop the Banksy being vandalised. It is not known if the cameras are still in place. He said at the time: 'I phoned the council to tell them not to paint over it because it was a work of art. 'They came to look at it and agreed with me. I think it is lovely.' UPDATE: A representative for Banksy has confirmed to MailOnline that the work is not by the artist. The work has now been restored. Because of the value attached to many of Banky's pieces, his work had long been targeted by thieves hoping to sell stolen work for huge amounts. But they've also been attacked by vandals - some rival graffiti artists - for no other apparent purpose than to deface and destroy the work. His Spybooth painting, featuring three 1950s-style agents, wearing brown trench coats and trilby hats, using devices to tap into conversations at a telephone box, appeared in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, in April last year. It soared in value when Banksy confirmed it was one of his pieces - and the wall was boarded up but a bidding war

Summary: Artwork first appeared on side of pub in Hounslow, west London, in 2007 . Showed a girl in pigtails with the word 'smile' in brightly coloured letters . Over the weekend, it was defaced and now only her eyes remain visible . Locals are furious, saying it had been the 'only decent thing' in the area .


Young teenagers are happier and healthier now than teenagers were a decade ago, a new study said yesterday. It found that the ‘Facebook generation’ of youngsters are less likely than their predecessors to drink alcohol, smoke tobacco or cannabis, or get bullied. A growing proportion of 11 to 15-year-olds, the study said, engage in behaviour that would make their parents proud. They eat fruit and vegetables, take exercise, clean their teeth, and talk to their mothers and fathers. Adolescents are more likely to eat fruit and vegetables, take exercise, talk to their mothers and fathers . However the study, assembled by academics at St Andrews University, complained that despite the increasing levels of health and well-being, adolescents now are just as likely to be fat as the generation of the 2000s. Obesity rates, it said, did not decline between 2002 and 2010. The findings, based on a series of papers put together with the help of the World Health Organisation, are the latest to underline the increasing trend for teenagers to avoid risky behaviour in favour of a healthier lifestyle. In England and Wales teen pregnancies have fallen to levels last seen in the 1960s and official surveys have shown a major drop in drinking among young people. More than a quarter of under-24s are teetotal and fewer than a fifth ever go binge drinking, according to 2013 estimates. in 2013 tobacco smoking among young women aged 18 to 24 dropped by 10 per cent, and among young men by almost as much. State surveys also showed a major drop in 2013 in numbers of people in the same age group who took any illegal drug, down from 19.3 per cent to 16.3 per cent. Some researchers have pointed to a ‘Facebook effect’ which has led teenagers who would once have spent their spare time on the streets instead to devote it to playing with gadgets in their bedrooms. Widespread public disapproval of smoking, drunkenness, drug abuse and teen mothers is also likely to have influenced teen behaviour. Professor Candace Currie of St Andrews, who assembled evidence drawn up from surveys and official statistics carried out in Europe and North America, said: ‘There is much to celebrate about the health and well-being of many young people today.’ The study, assembled by academics at St Andrews University (pictured), said that despite the increasing levels of health and well-being, adolescents now are just as likely to be fat as the previous generation . She added however that ‘others continue to experience real and worrying problems.’ Some countries, including Scotland, showed evidence that fewer youngsters took daily exercise in 2010 than in 2002. The report said that while the overall optimistic picture seems surprising, considering that many countries faced a severe economic crisis in the last decade, policies and actions to improve public health were implemented in many countries in the same period. Many of those policies were, however, deeply controversial. Some researchers have pointed to a ‘Facebook effect’ which has led teenagers who would once have spent their spare time on the streets instead

Summary: 11-15 year olds less vulnerable to drugs, alcohol and smoking cigarettes . The generation is more likely to eat healthily, exercise and respect elders . However St. Andrew's study shows adolescents just as likely to be obese . Teen pregnancies in England and Wales have fallen to 1960s levels . Teenagers who would be out with friends now play with gadgets at home .


Saturday Night Live pushed the envelope this week with a parody of a car commercial that had a young girl joining ISIS, and not the US Army, at the end. The segment was laid out the same as the recent My Bold Dad spot in which a father tearfully drops off his daughter to join the military in his Toyota Camry. The spot that first aired during the 2015 Super Bowl and was seen as a touching look at what it is like to say goodbye for those that have family members in the service. In this version however, the father, played by Taran Killam, dropped off his daughter, played by Dakota Johnson, and as he tearfully said goodbye she says to him; 'Dad, it's just ISIS.' Scroll down for video . Dakota Johnson (above) played a young girl joining ISIS in a skit on Saturday Night Live . The skit ended with the tagline; 'ISIS, We'll take it from here, Dad' There was even a vehicle with the ISIS flag in the skit . This is the first time that Johnson, the star of Fifty Shades of Grey, has hosted Saturday Night Live . From there, Johnson jumped on a truck with actors playing members of the Islamic State and with a mock flag, which actually appears to read; 'I would like a cat.' When the father then says to take care of his girl, one of the men yells; 'Death to America.' Then, as the commercial ended, a message appeared on screen; 'ISIS, We'll take it from here, Dad.' Johnson winked at her father to assure him everything was all right in the parody . Some on twitter found the parody 'depraved' Others on twitter found the bit 'hysterical' Johnson teels her father not to worry saying, 'Dad, it's just ISIS' This all comes on the same week three men were arrested in the United States with ties to the terrorist organization and three female British teenagers left to join the group. The skit was met with outrage by many on Twitter, who took the program to task for being insensitive. 'Can't be serious. Isis skit? Like going to college? When so many people are being kidnapped and killed?Depraved,' wrote Raine LaChance. 'Apparently NBC and SNL thought it was funny to have a skit showing ISIS driving to an airport to pick up an American girl. Tasteless Scum!,' said Jim Ematrudo. Others however found the skit 'hilarious.' This also comes the same week that the identity of ISIS member Jihadi John was revealed and the group destroyed a collection of priceless statues and sculptures in Iraq dating back thousands of years in Mosul. John is British citizen Mohammed Emwazi, the man who is responsible for the high-profile beheadings of Americans James Foley, Peter Kassig and Steven Sotliff as well as British citizens David Haines and Alan Henning in the name of the terrorist organization. His identity was previously unknown as he always wears a mask. Canada this week also said that they believe four missing teenagers may have traveled to

Summary: Saturday Night Live made a parody of a Toyota Camry commercial in which a young girl is driven to the airport by her father to head off to the army . In the SNL version the young girl, played by host Dakota Johnson, hops on a truck with members of ISIS and an Islamic State flag on the side . She tells her father, 'Dad, it's just ISIS,' as she walks away, and then as she drives off a man yells 'Death to America!' Many on social media were outraged, calling the show 'depraved,' while others found it 'hilarious' This comes the same week that three British girls and four Canadians, all teenagers, are believed to have run off to join ISIS .


Former England captain Jamie Peacock will swap his rugby kit for a suit at the end of the year when he joins Hull KR in the newly-created role of football manager. The 37-year-old Leeds prop forward is currently completing a masters degree in sports management and will start his new job when he brings his illustrious career to a close at the end of the season. Peacock's new role will see him responsible for, amongst other things, contract negotiations, club strategy, recruitment and pre-season training camps. Jamie Peacock (centre right) has been named the new football manager of Super League club Hull KR . Friday's announcement ends any lingering speculation about the former Bradford skipper playing on beyond his 38th birthday in December. Hull KR chairman Neil Hudgell said: 'We are delighted to have secured Jamie to the full-time position of football manager for the next two years. 'He is a proven champion at the highest level in our sport and we look forward to working with him, drawing on his experiences and contacts and generally raising the profile and performance of the club in key areas. 'I'm sure he will have a big role to play in helping to attract young English talent to Hull Kingston Rovers and in helping to develop a winning culture on and off the field.' Peacock has won a record eight Super League Grand Finals as well as making over 500 appearances for Leeds, Bradford, Yorkshire, England and Great Britain. The Leeds prop will retire from playing at the end of the season and take up his new role at the club . He was named Man of Steel in 2003 and stepped down as England captain in 2012 to concentrate on his club career and will complete a 10th and final campaign with his home-town club. He was awarded the MBE three years ago for services to the sport. Leeds say Peacock was offered an off-field role at Headingley but wanted a fresh challenge. Peacock said: 'I have had a great time at Leeds and learnt so much about how the club is run from top to bottom. 'The Rhinos are a blueprint for a successful sporting business and the challenge for me now is to take those lessons and try and implement my own thoughts in a new environment. 'Hull KR are a club with huge potential within a city that is rugby league mad and having invested wisely in their facilities in recent years. I know a number of people over there already and I am looking forward to working with Chris Chester, Willie Poching, Mike Smith and Neil Hudgell in my new role. Peacock was England captain a few years ago but is excited about his new off-field role . 'Whenever we have gone over there to play, it is clear Rovers have a fanatical supporter base. I think it is vital that you have a hard core of good people who want the club to succeed to be able to build and plan for development in the future. 'Now that I

Summary: Jamie Peacock to begin the role at Hull KR at the end of the season . The former England captain has been studying for a masters degree . The 37-year-old Leeds prop will hang up his boots for a suit . Click here for all the latest rugby league news .


A 7-year-old boy from North Caronia has died after his 11-year-old brother accidentally shot him in the neck with an arrow. The incident happened March 15 at the family's home in Wake County. Daniel Velazquez succumbed to his injuries four days later. According to sheriff’s deputies, the 7-year-old was struck in the throat with an arrow shot from a bow by his big brother, Israel. Freak accident: Daniel Velazquez (right), 7, and his big brother, Israel (left), were playing with a bow and arrow when the 11-year-old accidentally shot and mortally wounded his sibling . Close to home: The accident happened March 15 in the woods near the family's mobile home in Wake County, North Carolina . Daniel was rushed to WakeMed in critical condition, but despite doctors’ efforts he could not be saved. The brothers' uncle Javier Velazquez told ABC11 last week the boys’ parents were home at the time of the accident, which took place at around 12.45pm March 15. According to Velazquez, Daniel and Israel found a bow and arrow and were playing with it in the woods near their mobile home on Swift Creek Lane when tragedy struck. The siblings' mother, Erica Velazquez, made a frantic 911 call after learning of what happened, telling the dispatcher that her 7-year-old son 'was shot in the throat.' ‘His body is swelling up,’ she was quoted by the station WRAL as saying on the call. ‘He's swelling up right now, really bad.’ Daniel, a second-grader at Ballentine Elementary School, spent four days in the pediatric ICU at WakeMed, but his injures proved too grave. Distraught mother: The siblings' mother, Erica Velazquez (right), made a frantic 911 call telling the dispatcher that her 7-year-old son's body 'was swelling up' Daniel, a second grader at Ballentine Elementary School, spent four days in ICU in critical condition but could not be saved . Daniel and israel's aunt has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover the boy's final expenses. In the description of the fundraiser, Mimi Vasquez described her late nephew as a smart and happy boy who loved playing outside and enjoyed peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Daniel is set to be laid to rest Thursday following a funeral service at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church in Fuquay-Varina.

Summary: Daniel Velazquez, 7, was accidentally shot by his big brother outside their mobile home in North Carolina March 15 . Daniel spent four days in ICU in critical condition but could not be saved .


Russia's Sergey Kovalev stopped Canada's Jean Pascal early in the eighth round Saturday night to retain his three world light heavyweight titles. The large Bell Centre crowd booed when referee Luis Pabon stopped the fight, with the dazed Pascal (29-3-1) against the ropes from a series of blows from Kovalev (27-0-1). And the Canadian wasn't happy with the stoppage, immediately calling for a rematch after the bout was stopped, insisting: 'I was still in the fight. Sergey Kovalev retained his three world light heavyweight titles after victory over Jean Pascal . Kovalev's arm is lifted aloft by the fight referee after stopping Pascal in the eighth round . Russian Kovalev retained his WBA, WBO and IBF titles during the bout in Montreal . Kovalev (right) lands a right to the head of Canadian Pascal during the light heavyweight bout . The Russian Kovalev (left) lands a left to Pascal's body during the unified bout in Montreal . The fight was the first time that Pascal (right) had been stopped in his career . 'Kovalev looked to have won seven of the eight rounds in the scheduled 12-round bout. 'How I started I didn't like,' said Kovalev. 'But after the fourth round I got control of Jean and what you saw -- I got him with a good right hand and he lost.' Kovalev retained his WBA, WBO and IBF titles. Pascal, the former WBC champion from Montreal, was stopped for the first time in his career. Kovalev (left) hands a head shot on Pascal with his right during the fight at the Bell Centre . Kovalev (right) gets a punch with his right to the head of Pascal as his opponent tries to avoid it . Canadian Pascal (right) lands a body shot on Kovalev during their championship bout . Pascal looks dazed in his corner as he is given a pep talk during the fight at the Bell Centre . Pascal gets the standing count from the referee after falling in the third round of the fight .

Summary: Sergey Kovalev retains three world light heavyweight titles . Russian stopped Canadian Jean Pascal in the eighth round .


Nicola Sturgeon yesterday vowed to work with Labour to ‘lock the Tories out’ of power. In an extraordinary speech in London, Scotland’s first minister claimed voters across the UK would welcome her party’s influence at Westminster, saying she would end austerity. But, following mounting pressure from senior colleagues, Ed Miliband last night tried to draw a line under speculation about a Labour-SNP government by ruling out a formal coalition. Labour leader Ed Miliband said a formal coalition with the SNP 'will not happen' - but failed to rule out forming a looser alliance on a vote-by-vote basis . The Labour leader said there would be ‘no SNP ministers’ in any government he leads after May’s general election. But Mr Miliband pointedly refused to rule out a deal that would see the resurgent Scottish nationalists prop up a minority Labour government in key Commons votes – the preferred option of Miss Sturgeon. ‘This was a lot of hype to rule out something no one was proposing,’ the first minister said. ‘Mr Miliband’s statement is absolutely fine from our point of view, because formal coalition with seats in the UK government has never been our preference. ‘But working with Labour in a looser arrangement, I certainly wouldn’t rule out because I want to see SNP MPs in the House of Commons pushing for progressive change. I also don’t want to see David Cameron re-elected. 'As long as there are more SNP and Labour MPs than there are Tory MPs, we can lock the Tories out of government, there is no question about that.’ Pollsters suggest the SNP is on course for an unprecedented breakthrough at the general election, winning dozens of Labour seats and depriving Mr Miliband of any chance of a majority. John Curtice, of Strathclyde University and one of the country’s leading election experts, said the SNP appeared on the brink of winning 45 of Scotland’s 59 seats. Ms Sturgeon, appearing on ITV's Lorraine show, claimed that if Labour ruled out a deal with the SNP they would be saying they were happy to see David Cameron 'waltz back in to Number 10' ‘That means the formation of any government after May 7 will be with the acquiescence of the SNP,’ the professor added. ‘Mr Miliband’s chances may indeed depend on him coming to some arrangement with the SNP.’ Electoral deals between two or more parties can take various guises. A full-scale coalition is a power-sharing deal of the kind struck by David Cameron and Nick Clegg, with a shared programme and ministers from different parties. One step down from a coalition is an arrangement called ‘confidence and supply’. In exchange for concessions to its interests, a smaller party agrees to back a larger one in key Commons votes. A still looser arrangement is possible, whereby a minority Labour government would negotiate with the SNP to win its backing on every major vote. William Hague, the Leader of the Commons, said an issue-by-issue deal between Labour and the SNP would be ‘even worse’. ‘Every day the SNP could come back with more

Summary: SNP chief said she would vote Green in England and Plaid Cymru in Wales . But she called for deal with Labour after the election to keep the Tories out . Ms Sturgeon she she would impose left-wing policies across the UK . She said the SNP wanted to do more than just serve Scotland's interests .


A watchdog has cleared officers over the case of a four-year-old boy starved to death by his alcoholic mother, despite years of police contact with the family. Hamzah Khan's decomposed body was found in a cot at his filthy home in Bradford in 2011, almost two years after he had died. The family, including his mother Amanda Hutton, 43, had extensive contact with police over a number of years, but today the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) found that Hamzah's death was not something West Yorkshire Police 'could have reasonably been expected to predict or prevent', the police watchdog has found. A watchdog has cleared West Yorkshire Police over the case of four-year-old Hamzah Khan (pictured), who was starved to death by his alcoholic mother despite years of police contact with the family . Mother-of-eight Hutton was jailed for 15 years in 2013 after she was found guilty of Hamzah's manslaughter and neglecting five of her other children. At her trial it emerged that a range of agencies, including police officers, had contact with her family because she was a victim of repeated domestic violence, but no one spotted the danger the children were in. The IPCC had launched an investigation into West Yorkshire Police’s handling of concerns raised about Hamzah’s welfare, the results of which were announced today. In a statement, the watchdog said: 'The IPCC investigation concluded that Hamzah's death was not something West Yorkshire Police could have reasonably been expected to predict or prevent, and that it was the actions of a PCSO who made repeated and concerted attempts to speak to Ms Hutton that led to the discovery of Hamzah's body.' Mother-of-eight Amanda Hutton (pictured) was jailed for 15 years in 2013 after she was found guilty of Hamzah's manslaughter and neglecting five of her other children . The commission said there had been no misconduct by officers but did criticise the force for not referring itself to the IPCC at the time the body was discovered. It said the fact it was not referred 'hindered the IPCC in its obligation to carry out a prompt and effective independent investigation into West Yorkshire Police's contact with the family'. IPCC commissioner Cindy Butts said: 'There was a clear public interest in enabling the Independent Police Complaints Commission to scrutinise the actions of West Yorkshire Police officers after the discovery of Hamzah's body in 2011. 'The fact that this was not reported to the IPCC until after a serious case review had been completed in 2013 meant that that process was completed without any independent scrutiny of police action.' Hutton's trial heard how Hamzah's father, Aftab Khan, raised concerns with officers after he was arrested for attacking Hutton but detectives told the court these were investigated and no problems were found. Today, the IPCC said two officers chose not to make a referral to social services after specific allegations of neglect were made during this interview in December 2008. But it said in its statement: 'The IPCC found that a number of referrals had already been made, one of which

Summary: Hamzah Khan's decomposed body found in cot two years after his death . Amanda Hutton, 43, jailed for 15 years for manslaughter and neglect . Police had contact with family as mother was domestic violence victim . Father's neglect concerns from 2008 were not referred to social services . IPCC finds Hamzah's death was not something police 'could have reasonably been expected to predict or prevent'


These pictures show the moment a Watford fan was subjected to a sickening attack following his side's draw with Wolves last Saturday. The supporter, 44-year-old Nick Cruwys, was on his way to Wolverhampton train station from the Molineux stadium when he was assaulted by a gang. He is now fighting for his life in hospital after being placed in an induced coma. Police, who have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with the attack, said Cruwys was walking to the station with a group of friends when they were 'completely outnumbered' and suffered serious head injuries. Watford fan Nick Cruwys lies on the ground after being attacked following his side's draw with Wolves . Cruwys had travelled to Wolverhampton to see his team play in the Championship match . A gang assaulted Cruwys, who was walking with a group of friends, but who were 'completely outnumbered' Cruwys is currently in an induced coma and fighting for his life in hospital . Cruwys was heading to Wolverhampton train station when he was subjected to the 'unprovoked attack' A fund set up for Cruwys has already raised almost £23,000 through a crowd funding website . A police statement read: 'We would like to thank the people of Wolverhampton and the wider footballing community from across the country who have already come to us with information. But I would urge anyone else who can help the investigation to contact us as soon as possible. 'Today's arrest is only the start of our investigation and I would also appeal to anyone who was involved in this incident to do the right thing and come forward.' A group of Wolves supporters were so ashamed of the incident that they set up a website, a page dedicated to raising money to pay for Cruwys's travel and tickets to future matches. The initial target was £1,000 but by Wednesday more than 1,700 people had raised almost £23,000. The victim's brother, Chris, thanked those who have helped. He said: 'I just wanted to say a massive thank you for all of the kind words, prayers, support and concerns that have been sent through Facebook for my brother. 'Thank you everyone, it's truly overwhelming. Nick is critically ill and fighting for his life. We are taking positivity from every hour that passes without deterioration. 'We all hope that Nick has the strength to battle through this and when he awkens that he has retained all or at least some of the personality that makes him Nick, a husband, a dad, a son, a brother and an uncle or simply Moo. 'Thank you again everyone, your support is appreciated.' Troy Deeney (left) scores Watford's second goal in their draw with Wolves last weekend . Deeney celebrates his goal as the two Championship sides shared the spoils . Bakary Sako was sent off after Fernando Forestieri went down clutching his face following an altercation . Wolves' and Watford players clash after Bakary Sako was shown a red card by referee Brendan Malone . Both Watford and Wolves football clubs expressed their shock at the

Summary: Watford fan Nick Cruwys suffers serious head injuries after attack . He was heading home from when he was 'outnumbered' 44-year-old now fighting for his life in hospital after 'unprovoked attack' Website set up by Wolves supporters, dedicated to raising money to pay for Cruwys' travel and tickets to future matches has reached £22,000 .


Bayern Munich face Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday evening knowing that the Champions League encounter could make or break their season. Pep Guardiola's men are 11 points clear in the Bundesliga and into the quarter-finals of the German Cup, but it's Europe's foremost competition that is their main priority. The Bavarians drew the first leg of this last 16 0-0 in Ukraine and start as strong favourites for the return at the Allianz Arena - but without the comfort of an away goal, they could be caught cold. Franck Ribery is slide tackled by Bastian Schweinsteiger during training as David Alaba stands by . Ribery (right) and Alaba share a joke as Bayern's squad prepare for their match with Shakhtar Donetsk . Philipp Lahm shows some nifty control on the practice pitch ahead of the Champions League second leg . Bayern coach Pep Guardiola makes a point to Holger Badstuber during Tuesday's training session . Guardiola instructs Badstuber to keep his eye on the ball during the training session . Bayern start as strong favourites to beat Shakhtar Donetsk at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night . But the squad was in good spirits as they trained at their Sabener Strasse headquarters on the eve of the game, which Guardiola has billed as the biggest of their season. 'This match is a final for us,' the Spanish coach said after their 3-1 win at Hanover on Saturday. 'Only one thing matters and that is to win. 'We know what we have to do. They have extremely quick forwards and we cannot allow them to make their runs.' But the odds are stacked against Shakhtar, whose league season only started at the end of last month. Bayern won all their home matches in the group phase without conceding a goal. Bastian Schweinsteiger (left) stretches alongside team-mate Mehdi Benatia before the session . Thomas Muller and Arjen Robben share a word as they stretch off during training at Sabener Strasse . Brazilian defender Dante puts his best foot forward as Bayern get ready for the Shakhtar match . Bayern Sporting Director Matthias Sammer was an interested spectator . David Alaba tries to read the intentions of his opponent during a training ground match . Mario Gotze surges forward with the ball, leaving his colleagues in his wake . Rafinha (left), Xabi Alonso (second left), Bastian Schweinsteiger (second right) and Dante train . And they have scored a remarkable 21 goals in their last four league games, including eight against Hamburg and six at Paderborn. Shakhtar's Romanian coach Mircea Lucescu said: 'We will be playing against a very strong club. In my opinion, Bayern are the world's strongest football team at the moment. 'We have to respond to therir extraordinary tactical discipline with equally strong tactical discipline. Bastian Schweinsteiger keeps a close eye on the ball during a passing drill . Philipp Lahm shows some close control as he juggles the ball in training . Xabi Alonso is in the thick of things during training ahead of the match with the Ukrainian champions . Bastian Schweinsteiger

Summary: Bayern play Shakhtar Donetsk in Champions League on Wednesday . The first leg in Lviv ended goalless, with Xabi Alonso sent off . Pep Guardiola has described the second leg as like a 'final' for Bayern . His side are dominating at home and chasing sixth European Cup triumph .


West Ham will return home from their mid-season break in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, but not before a spot of shopping in Dubai. The Hammers' squad had a week off from Premier League action, and were treated to some sunshine after their topsy-turvy first half of the season. Sam Allardyce's men started magnificently, hovering around the Champions League places, but have since dropped off with one league win in 2015. Enner Valencia, Adrian and Cheikhou Kouyate (left-right) pose for a photo at The Dubai Mall . On West Ham's mid-season break to Dubai, Diafra Sakho took to the tennis court in the sunshine . Kouyate has played 25 times for the Hammers since arriving in the summer, and has scored three goals . On their trip, the players have spent time playing tennis and relaxing in the 30 degree heat, and Monday saw them take to the shopping mall for some last-minute spending before they return home. Cheikhou Kouyate, who joined the east London club for £7million in the summer, was one of the players in attendance, and he later uploaded a photo to Instagram alongside team-mates Adrian and Enner Valencia. The trio are posing in front of a waterfall at The Dubai Mall, which boasts an ice rink and an aquarium, as well as stunning views from the top of Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. West Ham face Arsenal upon their return to England, before a home game against Sunderland on the following Saturday. Kouyate (centre) battles with Jason Puncheon during West Ham's loss to Crystal Palace in February .

Summary: West Ham are currently relaxing on a mid-season break in Dubai . Cheikhou Kouyate posted a picture of him and team-mates shopping . Earlier in the week, Diafra Sakho was seen playing tennis in the sun . The Hammers face Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon .


Thousands took to the streets of Gaza this week to mourn the death of the co-founder of Hamas, who was buried with an assault rifle across his chest. Hammad Al-Hasanat co-founded the terrorist group on December 14, 1987, with its spiritual leader Sheikh Ahmad Yassin. He was 80 years old when he died on Monday from health complications. Hammad Al-Hasanat (pictured) co-founded the terrorist group on December 14, 1987, with its spiritual leader Sheikh Ahmad Yassin . The UK, Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan and the United States consider Hamas to be a terrorist organisation . Thousands took to the streets of Gaza this week to mourn the death of Hammad Al-Hasanat . Pictures of his funeral in the Nuseirat refugee camp show armed Islamic militants carrying Al-Hasanat on stretcher through the streets. Hamas' Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh said in a statement that Hassanat 'was a brilliant leader of the Islamic movement, and one of the founders of the Muslim Brotherhood and the Hamas movement in Palestine'. The UK, Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan and the United States consider Hamas to be a terrorist organisation, while Iran, Russia, Turkey, China and Qatar consider it to be a legitimate political organisation. Hamas' Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh said in a statement that Hassanat 'was a brilliant leader of the Islamic movement' Hamas has held sway in Gaza since 2007. Israel said on Monday it has busted an Israeli-Palestinian smuggling ring that funneled iron, electronic equipment and other prohibited materials to Gaza, bypassing Israel's stringent border security to help Hamas rebuild its militant infrastructure following last year's war. Nine people in the ring, among them three Jewish Israelis who own companies that sell the materials, were charged with assisting an enemy in wartime, terror financing and fraud. The remaining ring members were said to be Palestinians from Gaza. Hamas, a bitter enemy of Israel's, suffered heavy losses in the 50-day war, in which Israel carried out some 5,000 airstrikes throughout Gaza. Hamas fired thousands of rockets into Israel. The fighting killed more than 2,200 Palestinians and 72 people on the Israeli side. Hamas is suffering from international isolation and a cash crunch and has been trying to rebuild the coastal territory since the fighting ended.

Summary: Hammad Al-Hasanat co-founded the terrorist group on December 14, 1987 . He was 80 years old when he died on Monday from health complications . Hamas' PM said Hassanat 'was a brilliant leader of the Islamic movement' It is considered a terrorist group by the UK, Australia, Canada and the US .


Mike Tyson has warned Floyd Mayweather that he will have to reinvent himself as a boxer if he is to beat Manny Pacquiao in the richest fight of all time. Iron Mike, as he celebrates the 30th anniversary of the first fight of his own phenomenal career, predicts that the Money Man will lose to the PacMan unless he steps out from behind his masterly defence and comes to fight in Las Vegas on May 2. The casino odds-makers have installed Mayweather as favourite and opinion in boxing is divided approximately along the lines of the 60-40 purse split in favour of the Money man. Mike Tyson believes Floyd Mayweather's tactical style will work against him against Manny Pacquiao . Mayweather (left) will fall to the Pac-Man unless he steps out from behind his masterly defence on May 2 . Mayweather meets Pacquiao in the richest fight of all time and the boxing community is split on who will win . But Tyson says: ‘I thought from the start that Paquiao is going to win. This guy is perpetual motion. He comes from every angle. He’s all energy. Always throwing punches. Never stops. ‘Floyd tucks in and picks his shots and he is more accurate. But he doesn’t throw anything like Manny’s hundred punches a round. ‘It’s unlikely he can knock Manny out so if he wants to win he’s got to change. Unless he throws more punches he can’t win the rounds.’ Mayweather, at this Wednesday’s official, show-bizzy launch of the $350 million to half-billion dollar promotion, made it clear that he regards this Fight of the Century as business usual, saying: ‘We’ve started training real well. Continuing to do what we always do. Doing what has won all our 47 fights.’ Mayweather has acknowledged that ‘we will both be the best boxer we possibly can because we both want to this fight more than any other in our careers.’ To which Tyson says: ‘Not enough. He’s gotta do something different. He needs to take a look at how the only opponents who have given Pacquiao trouble are Tim Bradley and Juan Manuel Marquez, who also throw a hundred a round.’ Tyson says Mayweather should be looking at the boxers who have troubled Pac-Man, including Juan Manuel Marquez who stopped the Filipino in 2012 at the venue he will fight the American at on May 2 . Tim Bradley was another busy fighter to get the better of Pacquiao, although Manny won last year's rematch . By his own formidable force of nature, Tyson naturally inclines towards the aggression in the ring which first exploded upon a startled world 30 years ago last Friday. Tyson is lifted by promoter Don King after his 1986 win over Trevor Berbick, one of 44 knock outs early on in his formidable 50-win career . As he embarked on his journey towards becoming the youngest world champion in heavyweight history at 21, Tyson entered the ring at the Plaza Convention Center in Albany, New York State as an 18-year-old and blasted out one Hector Mercedes

Summary: Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fight on May 2 at the MGM Grand . Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson predicts a Pacquiao victory . Tyson said Filipino's 'hundred punches a round' is too formidable . He tells Mayweather to come out swinging if he is to be a chance .