There may be no English clubs in the last eight of the Champions League but the rest of Europe's big names are in the hat for Friday's draw. Barcelona and Juventus were the final sides to make the quarter-finals as they enjoyed victories over Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund respectively. Here, Sportsmail runs the rule over the eight sides still in the competition. Real Madrid . Who did they beat to get this far? Real finished top of Group B, winning all six matches against Basle, Liverpool and Ludogorets. They played Schalke in the last 16, beating them 2-0 in Germany but losing 4-3 in Madrid. They advanced to the quarter-finals with a 5-4 win on aggregate. Manager . Carlo Ancelotti . Top goalscorer . Cristiano Ronaldo - 8 . Have they ever won it? Yes. Ten times (runner-up three times) Cristiano Ronaldo helped Real Madrid squeeze past Schalke to reach the Champions League last eight . The draw takes place in Nyon, Switzerland on Friday from 11am GMT. There are no restrictions on who can play who and ties will take place on April 14/15 and April 21/22. Porto . Who did they beat to get this far? Porto finished top of Group H, winning four of their matches and drawing twice. Their most memorable win was beating BATE 6-0 in their opening group game. They also beat them 3-0 away. They played Basle in the last 16, drawing 1-1 away before winning 4-0 at home for a 5-1 aggregate. Manager . Julen Lopetegui . Top goalscorer . Jackson Martinez and Yacine Brahimi - both 5 . Have they ever won it? Yes. Twice . Midfielder Yacine Brahimi (left) has been the leading light in Porto's march to the quarter-finals . Bayern Munich . Who did they beat to get this far? Bayern finished top of Group E, winning five of their matches and losing one against Manchester City. Their most notable group win was against Roma, hammering them 7-1 in Italy. They played Shakhtar Donetsk in the last 16, drawing 0-0 away but winning 7-0 at home. Manager . Pep Guardiola . Top goalscorer . Thomas Muller - 5 . Have they ever won it? Yes. Five times (runner-up five times) After a goalless draw in Donetsk, Bayern Munich fired seven past Shakhtar to progress . Paris Saint-Germain . Who did they beat to get this far? PSG finished second in Group F behind Barcelona, winning four of their games, drawing one with Ajax and losing another against Barca. They played Chelsea in the last 16, drawing 1-1 in Paris before playing out an admirable 2-2 with 10 men in London. They went through on away goals at 3-3. Manager . Laurent Blanc . Top goalscorer . Edinson Cavani - 6 . Have they ever won it? No . Thiago Silva's looping header in extra time sent Paris Saint-Gemain through at the expense of Chelsea . Monaco . Who did they beat to get this far? Monaco finished top of Group C, winning three of their games, drawing two and

Summary: No English teams made it through to the last eight of the competition . Spain is represented by Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid . Monaco stunned Arsenal to join Paris Saint-Germain in the last eight . Draw takes place on Friday with no restrictions on who can play who . READ: Until English clubs learn to keep the ball they are doomed to fail .


A jeering mob encouraged a suicidal man to ‘get on with it and jump’ before he plunged to his death from a car park. Some in the crowd of around 30 even took ‘selfies’ and filmed the drama on their phones as the man stood on a ledge 60ft above ground. Their actions were last night condemned by police. Officers said that those who took the offensive photographs and posted footage of his death on social media could face prosecution. A jeering mob encouraged a suicidal man to ‘get on with it and jump’ before he plunged to his death from a car park in Telford, Shropshire (above) The victim, who was in his 40s, had spent two hours on the top of the car park in the town of Telford, Shropshire, before he fell on Saturday afternoon. He has not yet been formally identified. Witnesses told how cries including ‘How far can you bounce?’ and ‘Go on jump’ could be heard as he stood on the ledge at the Southwater One car park. A man of 57 who was in a building opposite said: ‘I saw a crowd of people of all ages, some with small children, gathered outside watching this poor man. Many were taking pictures.’ The onlooker, who did not want to be named, said the man had waited on the ledge for more than two hours while a crowd of around 30 gathered below. He said that, although police had cordoned off the scene, some of the mob ducked under the tape to see more. ‘I just felt for the guy,’ the witness said. ‘I can’t imagine what frame of mind he could be in to want to do this. As for those who did take pictures and posted them – they should be ashamed.’ Another witness, Kelly-Anne Taylor, 35, said: ‘People were recording it with their phones and yelling at him to jump. ‘I can’t stop thinking about it. I could have tried to help him. I am so heartbroken for him and his family. Onlookers were yelling at him to jump.’ Others took to social media to tell of their disgust. One woman wrote: ‘The fact people were shouting for the man to jump from that building in Southwater and filming it make me worry for our generation. Scum.’ West Mercia Police has hit out at the 'appalling' actions of the crowd who gathered outside Southwater Shopping Centre in Telford (pictured), and said anyone who chanted should be 'unequivocally condemned' Another Twitter user, Georgia Wade, wrote: ‘RIP to that poor man who jumped off the Southwater multi-storey today hope those people feel ashamed of themselves telling him to jump.’ A petition has been launched on campaigning website Change.org calling for those who ‘encouraged’ the victim to be arrested. In just five hours it gathered more than 1,000 signatures. Friends of the man took to the website to voice their disgust. Jacqueline Hickman wrote: ‘This man was a friend, a lovely warm, caring man. The people who goaded him are despicable. They all deserve to be arrested.’

Summary: Man, in his 40s, sat on roof of multi-storey car park for a couple of hours . Crowd gathered below and some people yelled: 'Get on with it and jump' He plunged to ground and was pronounced dead at the scene by medics . West Mercia Police condemned 'appalling' actions of the taunting crowd .


The tomb of an Iron Age Celtic prince has been unearthed in a small French town. The 'exceptional' grave, crammed with Greek and possibly Etruscan artefacts, was discovered in a business zone on the outskirts of Lavau in France's Champagne region. The prince is buried with his chariot at the centre of a huge mound, 130 feet (40 metres) across, which has been dated to the 5th Century BC. The biggest find at the site was a huge wine cauldron. Standing on the handles of the cauldron, is the Greek god Acheloos. The river deity is shown with horns, a beard, the ears of a bull and a triple mustache . A team from the National Archaeological Research Institute, Inrap has been excavating the site since October last year. They recently dated it to the end of the First Iron Age - a period characterised by the widespread use of the metal. Its discovery could shed light on Iron Age European trade, researchers say. The 2,500-year-old burial mound has at its heart a 14 square metre burial chamber, not yet opened, of an ancient royal. An Iron Age Celtic prince lay buried with his chariot at the center of this huge mound in the Champagne region of France, according to the country's National Archaeological Research Institute (Inrap) Eight lioness heads decorate the edge of the cauldron (right). Inside the cauldron, the archaeologists found a ceramic wine vessel, called oniochoe (left) A team from the National Archaeological Research Institute, Inrap has been excavating the site since October last year. Pictured is part of the cauldron found . 'It is probably a local Celtic prince,' Inrap president Dominique Garcia told journalists on a field visit. The prince is buried with his chariot at the centre of a huge mound. His chamber has not yet been opened. This biggest find was a large bronze-decorated cauldron that was used to store watered-down wine. The cauldron has four circular handles decorated with bronze heads that depict the Greek god Acheloos. Another interesting discovery was a perforated silver spoon that was part of the banquet utensils, presumably to filter the wine. The mausoleum contained a decorated ceramic wine pitcher made by the Greeks. The most exciting find, he said, was a large bronze-decorated cauldron that was used to store watered-down wine. It appears to have been made by Etruscan craftsmen from an area that is today in Italy. The cauldron has four circular handles decorated with bronze heads that depict the Greek god Acheloos. The river deity is shown with horns, a beard, the ears of a bull and a triple mustache. Eight lioness heads decorate the edge of the cauldron. The mausoleum contained a decorated ceramic wine pitcher made by the Greeks. Decorations on the vessel reveal the god Dionysus, lying under a vine and facing a woman. The archaeologists also found remains of a iron wheel, from a chariot buried with the prince. Another interesting discovery was a perforated silver spoon that was part of the banquet utensils, presumably to filter the wine. The major find

Summary: The grave was crammed with Greek and possibly Etruscan artefacts . The prince is buried with his chariot at the centre of a huge mound, . 130ft (40 metres) burial mound from 5th Century remains unopened . Biggest find was a bronze-decorated cauldron used to store wine . Mausoleum contained a ceramic wine pitcher made by the Greeks . The burial chamber is one of the largest recorded for this period .


As fearless boys do back-flips near their village of Nghiem Xuyen in Vietnam, novice Buddhist monks in Myanmar show their balancing skills on what is dubbed the 'perfect playground', Hsinbyume Pagoda. Meanwhile, daredevil boys climb the main minaret of the Grand Mosque in Bani, Burkina Faso, seemingly oblivious to what could happen if they slip. These incredible scenes of youthful frolicking from around the globe feature among incredible wildlife, serene landscapes and natural wonders that make up the finalists in Smithsonian's 12th Annual Photo Contest. Sergio Carbajo Rodriguez captures novice Buddhist monks playing on the Hsinbyume Pagoda, Myanmar. He calls it the 'perfect playground' Alvaro Cubero Vega, of Costa Rica, achieves the seemingly impossible as he gets the entire caracolera common snake in one frame . Onno, a teenage girl from Ethiopia's Arbore tribe beams in this portrait by Matjaz Krivic, from Ljubljana, Slovenia . These women in a small village near Vinh Hy Bay, Vietnam, use a sewing machine to repair a fishing net while their husbands fish . A young grizzly bear walks solemnly along an estuary at Lake Clark National Park, Alaska, as captured by Kevin Morgans from Cheshire . Ray Collins from Sydney, Australia, took this moody, curvy image of a crashing wave off the coast of his home city . Other photographs in our selection from the 60 finalists include a restless Caracolera common snake tangled around a colourful flower, a portrait of a beautiful young woman from the Arbore tribe in Ethiopia and a cute little girl albinism marvelling at an exhibition about her very condition in Valencia. A Grand Prize winner from the 10 finalists in each of the six categories - Natural World, Travel, People, Americana, Altered Images and Mobile - will be announced on March 31. Kristen Keefer, of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, made the final with her portrait of construction worker Leslie . Olivier Douliery's shot of US President Barack Obama standing in the Oval Office of the White House is a finalist in the America section . A snake swallows this unlucky frog near the Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica, as captured by Spanish photographer Nicolas Reusens . These fearless boys climb the main minaret of the Grand Mosque in Bani, Burkina Faso - after this they headed to the river for a swim . These boys are having a blast doing backflips near their village of Nghiem Xuyen Village in Vietnam . After midnight in Hong Kong, Brian Yen couldn't resist this scene of a densely packed Christian cemetery overlooking the city lights . A young girl looks out of a slowly moving train while an elderly woman sleeps in this photograph by Spanish photographer Jorge Fernandez . To see all of the finalists visit the Smithsonian website.

Summary: Smithsonian's 12th Annual Photo Contest finalists have been announced across six categories . Categories include Natural World, Travel, People, Americana, Altered Images and Mobile . Photos are accepted from all over the world with finalists coming from Myanmar to Ethiopia . The grand prize winner will be announced on March 31 .


Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis collapsed suddenly at White Hart Lane in scenes reminiscent of Fabrice Muamba’s near-fatal cardiac arrest in March 2012. With no one near him, the Swansea star appeared to lose consciousness in the centre circle, slumping to the floor, moments after Nacer Chadli had given Tottenham a 1-0 lead. Both sets of medical staff came rushing onto the pitch to care for the stricken Frenchman as the two groups of players looked on in despair. Bafetimbi Gomis lies face down on the pitch after collapsing during Swansea's game with Tottenham . Medical staff attended to the France international for four minutes before he regained consciousness . Concerned Tottenham players look on as the Swansea forward is attended to my medical staff . Gomis, who has a history of blacking out, is taken off the field on a stretcher at White Hart Lane . Gomis was treated for five minutes before being stretchered off holding an oxygen mask to his mouth, although he appeared to be conscious as he left the field. The striker, who suffers from vasovagal — a medical condition that can lead to fainting — was taken straight to the White Hart Lane medical room where he was given more treatment. However, good news emerged from Swansea at half-time that Gomis was fine and had not been hospitalised. ‘He is fine,’ said a Swansea spokesperson. ‘He is in the medical room.It is something we have been aware of — it is something called a vasovagal condition. We have always been aware of it and it has happened before. He has had all the medical and cardiology tests with us.’ The condition occurs when the body overreacts to certain triggers, such as physical or emotional distress. This can then cause a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure, which reduces the blood flow to the brain. A brief loss of consciousness can follow. The French striker later tweeted in French and then English, saying: 'I Wanted to reassure you concerning my Health , it actually looks much more scary than physically dangerous and I am feeling well now . 'I have been under a great deal of stress and fatigue due to my father health that requires me to go back and forth to France . 'I was disappointed that I couldn't help my team tonight but now everything is back In order . 'I also want to thank everyone for their support and get Well messages .' Tottenham midfielder Nabil Bentalib (right) holds his head in his hands as Gomis is taken off on a stretcher . Players from both sides appear shocked as referee Michael Oliver prepares to restart the game . In the early moments of the second half, Swansea also confirmed on their official Twitter account that Gomis had improved. The striker has a history of losing consciousness, fainting three times in the space of three months after joining Lyon in 2009. One of those episodes occurred while training with the France national squad in October 2009. After reportedly losing consciousness for six

Summary: Bafetimbi Gomis was taken off on a stretcher after collapsing on pitch . France international has a history of blacking out but regained consciousness after being tended to by medical staff . Tottenham were playing Swansea in Premier League clash at White Hart Lane . The incident bears similarities to Fabrice Muamba's collapse in 2012 . Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris revealed players were 'scared' for Gomis .


Brendon McCullum insists he and his New Zealand team are enjoying 'the greatest time of our lives' after a thrilling four-wicket win against South Africa in Auckland saw them reach their first ever World Cup final. Grant Elliott (84 not out) hit a six off the penultimate ball of the match at Eden Park to wrap up victory for the Black Caps, having been set 298 to win via the Duckworth-Lewis method after South Africa amassed 281 for five from their 43 overs following a two-hour rain interruption. New Zealand will face either fellow co-hosts Australia or defending champions India in Sunday's final in Melbourne but, win or lose, McCullum says he and his players have enjoyed themselves immensely during the last six weeks. New Zealand show appreciation for the home fans who captain Brendan McCullum branded 'phenomenal' McCullum flicks the ball away as he got New Zealand off to a blistering start in their chase . 'I've said it time and time again it's the greatest time of our lives as players,' McCullum, who scored 59 from just 26 balls to give the Kiwis a promising start, said on Sky Sports World Cup. 'We're enjoying the experience. It's been an incredible ride all the way through. 'The crowds we've had turn up in New Zealand and support this team and the brand of cricket we're trying to play has been phenomenal so I hope they're all dreaming as much as we are. 'We've got a huge occasion in a few days' time. Geez, it'd be nice to win it.' New Zealand were stuttering on 149 for four when Elliott and Corey Anderson (58) steadied the ship with a fifth-wicket stand of 103 from 16.2 overs to keep them in the game. McCullum was keen to pay tribute to his match-winner, adding: 'What a great innings from Grant Elliott. It was wow. McCullum's combination of clever shotmaking and explosive power set New Zealand up for a win . Grant Elliott celebrates after smashing the winning runs as New Zealand reached their first ever final . New Zealand celebrate after taking a wicket during the first innings of their semi-final against South Africa . '(He) came out of the wilderness not that long ago and he's just played a match-winning innings in a semi-final, and the partnership him and Corey had just had such calmness as well. Tremendous achievement from them and all the boys.' Elliott, born in Johannesburg, insisted the energetic home support had helped New Zealand over the line and he does not expect them to change their approach for the final. 'When you've got 40,000 fans screaming at you every ball (it spurs you on),' he said. 'It's been an absolute pleasure playing at Eden Park and playing in front of the home crowd. The New Zealand players celebrate out in the middle with hugs for Daniel Vettori, who helped see them home . Corey Anderson (above) and Grant Elliot settled the hosts' nerves with a brilliant partnership of 103 . 'I think we've had a good run and it's

Summary: New Zealand beat South Africa to reach first ever World Cup final . Brendan McCullum hails 'phenomenal' home support after victory . McCullum also pays tribute to match-winner Grant Elliott .


Three women tortured a man by pressing burning hair tongs and a cigarette lighter on to his genitals when they found he had dated three people at once, a court has heard. The trio also taunted the victim with a pizza cutter in what was described as like a scene from Reservoir Dogs. Lorraine Earles, 47, Natalie Lilley, 19, Leah White, 22, along with male defendant Brendan Teale, 27, had plotted revenge on the victim for allegedly seeing several women at a time and lured him to a flat in Scarborough before strapping him to a chair. Natalie Lilley, who appeared at York Crown Court after admitting torturing a man in a scene like the film Reservoir Dogs . The three women and one man then carried out a prolonged attack on the victim, who was also forced to drink liquid wash before having the hot curling tongs pressed to his genitals. York Crown Court heard one of his tormentors also burnt him with a cigarette lighter as the others laughed and giggled. During the torture he also had a pizza cutter pressed to his cheek and was punched, kicked and slapped repeatedly. The court heard Earles bit the man's ear, pushed his head down to his knees and used a cigarette lighter to burn the back of his neck, before threatening to suffocate him as she put a scarf around his mouth. She then ordered White to burn his genitals with hair curling tongs before pulling the chair back, causing him to fall backwards onto the floor. Leah White, who also took part in the attack, which saw the man have burning hot hair tongs pressed on his genitals . The frightening escalation of the assault prompted White and Lilley to alert Teale, who was reputedly the ringleader of the assault and took part in the beating, but had retired to a bedroom before Earles upped the ante in a scene reminiscent of the bloody Quentin Tarantino film. Teale untied the victim and picked him up off the floor, then went back to the bedroom and fell asleep, while Earles nodded off on a sofa. White then took the flat door keys out of his pocket and released the victim, whose Blackberry phone had been stolen and later pawned by Teale. The four torture suspects were later arrested after the victim's step-mother called police. York Crown Court heard each blamed one another for the sickening attack but Teale and Earles were found to be the main protagonists. The four suspects were originally charged with falsely imprisoning the man on November 10, 2013, but this was eventually dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service and they each pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. They appeared for sentence on Friday, when the court heard that Teale - who has previous convictions for assault and battery - had been smoking cannabis on the day in question. After being bailed by police, he went on to commit a burglary and was also charged with handling stolen goods taken in a separate raid. White, who

Summary: Lorraine Earles, 47, Natalie Lilley, 19, and Leah White, 22, lured in victim . Strapped him to a chair in a flat and forced him to drink liquid wash . Pressed hot hair tongs to his genitals and a cigarette lighter to his neck . Gang punched, kicked and slapped the victim as well as biting at his ear . They also threatened to suffocate him by wrapping a scarf on his mouth . Women were joined by Brendan Teale, 27, who also took part in attack . York Crown Court heard assault was like a scene from film Reservoir Dogs . The four defendants all admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm . Are you the victim or do you know him? Call 0203 6152611 or email jennifer.newton@mailonline.co.uk .


The parents of a nine-month-old northwest Missouri boy who died after being accidentally shot in the head by his five-year-old brother will not be charged. Alexis Wiederholt, 24, made a frantic call to police in the small town of Elmo after her five-year-old son told her 'I'm sorry, Mom. I shot Corbin'. The infant was flown 120 miles away to a hospital in Kansas City, where he was pronounced dead. Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice announced Friday that Mrs Wiederholt and her father Bill Porter would not be charged with criminal negligence for the 'tragic accident' at the grandfather's home. Scroll down for video . Nine-month-old Corbin Wiederholt (above in mother Alexis's arms with father Brad and brothers) was killed when his five-year-old brother shot him with a revolver. No negligence charges are being filed in the case . Mr Porter owned multiple guns, including the .22-caliber magnum revolver used to shoot his grandson, according to the St. Joseph News-Press. Both he and his daughter, who lives in North Dakota with her husband but was visiting her father before a National Guard stint, believed that the weapons were empty and stored in a gun safe. The revolver was kept in a shelf built into Mr Porter's headboard in the same room where Corbin was in a playpen. Mr Rice said that the weapon was not in plain sight. Mrs Widerholt originally thought that her five-year-old had shot her baby with a paintball gun before finding out that he had been shot in the head with a handgun. 'I walked in and there was my baby, lying there, bleeding,' the young mother told NBC News. 'I had just hugged him in my arms five minutes before that.' Corbin (above) was shot in a playpen at his grandfather Bill Porter's house, which was in the same room where a revolver was stored in a headboard . Mrs Widerholt was home alone with her children and doing laundry at the time of the tragic shooting . She was home alone with her children doing laundry at the time of the tragic shooting, according to the Maryville Daily Forum. Mrs Wiederholt revealed that she had no idea her father even kept a loaded gun in the home. 'I didn't know it was there until I turned around and saw it laying on the bed,' she said. Porter said of the tragedy; 'I told the boys they weren't supposed to be in my bedroom where I keep the gun cabinet and they knew it — but like I said, boys will be boys.' Neighbor Jessica Hutchison, said: 'I think that gun safety could have come into play and would have maybe prevented the situation. It's just really sad altogether.' The Wiederholt children are five, three, and one-and-a-half years old. A Child Fatality Review Board recommended that Mrs Wiederholt and her father not be charged shortly after the incident. Criminal negligence occurs when someone 'fails to be aware of a substantial and unjustifiable risk that circumstances exist or a result will follow, and such failure constitutes a gross

Summary: Corbin Wiederholt, 9 months, was shot while in his Elmo, Missouri, playpen . Brother, 5, was holding a loaded .22 caliber revolver when it fired . Boy's mother, Alexis, 24, had no idea the weapon was in her father's home . Prosecutor said weapon, stored in headboard, was not in plain sight .


A local fisherman believes that trophy killings by tourists were behind the horrific mutilation and death of two large saltwater crocodiles at Dundee Beach in the Northern Territory on Wednesday. The NT Times reported that Darwin man Jake Hinton, 27, found the dead crocodiles while driving with his parents to go on a family fishing trip. Hinton's father found the first one on the ground in the run off from a little creek. It was missing a head and half-skinned, but did not appear to have any bullet holes. One crocodile had been there for a while. It was bloated and rotting . TOne of the crocodiles was missing a head and half-skinned on the ground . The second crocodile was found by Hinton about 200m from the mouth of the Finniss River. 'I could smell this one before we saw it, it had been there for a while and was bloated,' he told the NT Times. 'This one had nothing removed from it and there was an obvious bullet wound in its skull, which is probably why they didn’t take it. The second crocodile was found about 200m from the mouth of the Finniss River . 'I think it’s just senseless joy killing by idiot tourists looking for a trophy.' A spokeswoman for the Parks and Wildlife Commission said the department was investigating the incidents. The authority had 10 reports of crocodiles being slaughtered illegally in the NT over the past year. The headless crocodile was found in the run off from a little creek .

Summary: Darwin man Jake Hinton, 27, found the dead crocodiles while out driving . One crocodile was missing a head and half-skinned . The other was bloated and about 200m from the mouth of the Finniss River . Parks and Wildlife Commission was investigating the incidents . 10 crocodiles were slaughtered illegally in the NT over the past year .


Running low on fuel and making a desperate search for the nearest station could soon be a thing of the past. Ford has unveiled its latest app that not only shows how far you can travel on the power you have remaining, it bases its predictions on your unique driving style. The MyFord Mobile also lets drivers remotely access their vehicles meaning they can set the cabin temperature on a cold morning before they leave their house. The app was announced at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and currently works with a selection of Ford’s electric and hybrid cars. Smart car: To check their driving range, drivers open the app and add their location and destination . It specifically suits electric cars because the app can directly link to the battery to see a status level and accurate mileage. But Ford spokesman Abraham Phillip told MailOnline the team is working on developing the software for petrol and diesel range. However, he couldn’t give a timeframe for this because it depends on the technology being integrated, and legislation in individual markets. For example, due to emission restrictions in the EU users can’t use the MyFord Mobile app to remotely start their car, but they can in the US. Similar restrictions may apply for the fuel management feature. Cos: The MyFord Mobile also lets drivers remotely access their vehicles meaning they can set the cabin temperature on a cold morning before they leave their house (Ford's Focus Electric, pictured) The app uses a traffic light system to show if the journey is possible, or at least how far the driver can travel before needing to charge their car using a map (screenshots of app pictured) To check their driving range, drivers open the app and add their location and destination. The app uses a traffic light system to show if the journey is possible, or at least how far the driver can travel before needing to charge their car using a map. This map also shows the nearest charging stations, including their price. The first vehicles to offer MyFord Mobile in Europe will be the Focus Electric, available in spring 2015. Now available in Europe, the Focus Electric is powered by an electric motor and lithium-ion battery powertrain that achieves a top speed of 85mph (137 km/h). The 6.6 kW onboard charger has a driving range of 62 miles (100km) with two to three hours charging, and around 93 miles (150 km) driving range with three to four hours charging from a 32 A charging station.* . It additionally has Sync 2 voice control with touchscreen to let drivers programme charging times, and set a chosen cabin temperature for when they start the journey, from within the car. MyFord Mobile is also available for the C-MAX Energi plug-in electric hybrid vehicle. To learn a driver’s habits the app determines how far they have travelled within a certain time to gauge speed but also how often they braked, based on distances travelled, and when they accelerated significantly. The driver is then rated on a scale

Summary: The MyFord Mobile app is free for Ford drivers on iOS and Android . It lets drivers remotely access their vehicles from their smartphone . They can set the cabin temperature before they leave their house . And they remotely locate their vehicle in a car park, for example . It additionally shows how far a driver can travel on the fuel they have . This is based on driving style and over time the app learns a driver’s habits . It currently works with a selection of Ford’s electric and hybrid cars but a petrol and diesel version is being developed .


Roberto Martinez was unmoved. Chomping on a piece of gum, arms folded tightly, Everton’s manager looked like a man who was feeling the tension of the day. The scene that was unfolding around him, however, was completely at odds with his demeanour. In one corner of Goodison Park, Ross Barkley was being mobbed by a group of ecstatic team-mates, while the stands were abuzz with exultant supporters. Barkley had just gracefully and gleefully ensured Everton had equalled their biggest win of a bewildering Barclays Premier League campaign, a 3-0 slaying of a wretched Newcastle United team who finished with 10 men, but, for a second, Martinez appeared reluctant to embrace the moment. James McCarthy (right) opened the the scoring for Everton on Sunday at Goodison Park and was congratulated by Aaron Lennon . Romelu Lukaku, having set up McCarthy for the opener, netted Everton's second from the penalty spot after Lennon was brought down . Ross Barkley celebrates after giving gloss to the victory with a stoppage time strike to make it 3-0 to the home side at Goodison Park . Everton (4-3-3): Howard 7; Coleman 7, Jagielka 7.5, Alcaraz 6.5, Baines 7; McCarthy 8 (Besic 86), Gibson 8, Osman 8.5; Lennon 7.5 (Atsu 83mins), Lukaku 8 (Barkley 74, 7), Kone 7. Unused subs: Garbutt, Naismith, Robles, Stones. Booked: Lennon. Manager: Roberto Martinez 8. Newcastle United (4-2-3-1): Krul 4; Janmaat 5, Coloccini 3, Williamson 5, Taylor 5; Colback 5 Gouffran 4; Obertan 4 (Perez 46, 5), Sissoko 5; Ameobi 4 (Cabella 58, 5); Riviere 5 (Gutierrez 62, 6). Unused subs: Anita, Armstrong, Elliot, Satka. Booked: Taylor, Sissoko. Sent off: Coloccini. Manager: John Carver 6. Referee: Martin Atkinson 7. Man of the match: Leon Osman. Tim Krul was at fault for the opener, click here for more from our brilliant Match Zone. Soon, though, the magnitude of the result dawned and Martinez was smiling. This was a big victory. The spectre of a relegation battle has been tormenting Everton during what has been a wretched 2015 but here was a scoreline and a performance to ease tensions. James McCarthy set the ball rolling, the excellent Romelu Lukaku secured the win from the penalty spot and Barkley provided the gloss when waltzing on to Christian Atsu’s pass in injury time. True, Newcastle’s resistance was meek but here was a significant step in the right direction. ‘We performed with real desire,’ said Martinez. ‘I thought we were very much in control, and most important of all we played well and wanted to win. In the past we have had a fearful approach in not wanting to lose but we showed what we can do. We dealt with the extra pressure.’ Big efforts on a Thursday night have tended to zap Everton on a Sunday and a return of eight points from a possible 24 immediately after Europa League games has shown what kind of impact progress in that competition has had domestically. Significantly, Martinez was able to shuffle his pack and inject some freshness with five changes to the team that had beaten Dynamo Kiev;

Summary: Everton were just three points above the relegation zone at the start of play after Burnley's win on Saturday . James McCarthy wrong-footed Tim Krul with his low shot from just outside the area to give Everton 20th-minute lead . Romelu Lukaku doubled the lead with a penalty on 56 minutes after Aaron Lennon was fouled by Yoan Gouffran . Fabricio Coloccini was red carded for lunge at Lennon in the 59th minute as Newcastle fell apart . Arouna Kone rounded Newcastle keeper Krul in the closing stages but could not find the net from a tight angle . Ross Barkley capped the win with his second goal of the season during stoppage time with a cool finish .


The last time Rudy Gestede faced Liverpool, he missed a penalty in the biggest game of his career so far as Cardiff lost the 2012 League Cup final in a shootout at Wembley. It took three years for Gestede to get another chance from the spot – scoring against Stoke City last month to help Blackburn through to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup – and the striker will not be afraid to step up again if Rovers win a penalty at Anfield on Sunday. ‘Yeah, I would take it,’ said the Benin international. ‘That was a great final but penalties are a lottery and I missed mine. I remember it to this day. It’s still the biggest game I’ve played in. Rudy Gestede misses his penalty for Cardiff City during the 2012 League Cup final against Liverpool . It took three years for Gestede - now at Blackburn Rovers - to get another chance from the spot . The 26-year-old sent Stoke City keeper Jack Butland the wrong way in the previous round of the FA Cup . ‘I was younger then and I was a bit tired because it was the end of the game after extra-time. ‘That remains the only penalty I have missed. But it’s gone, it’s finished, it’ s behind me. It’s going to be a different game on Sunday.’ Gestede’s 15 goals this season have not gone unnoticed in the Premier League, and Blackburn rejected a £3.5milion offer from Crystal Palace in the January transfer window. After scoring against Swansea and Stoke in the earlier rounds, the 26-year-old sees Sunday’s game as another opportunity to showcase his talents. Blackburn face Liverpool in the FA Cup on Sunday, and Steven Gerrard could return to the Reds' starting XI . Gestede attempts to add to his tally of 15 goals this season in the recent defeat at home to Norwich . Gestede has the opportunity to move to the Premier League during January but chose to wait . He added: ‘If I can do well against Liverpool I can show Premier League clubs that the speculation was there because I’m a good player and not just because I’m tall and score a few goals with my head. ‘It was close with one club but I spoke a lot with the manager and he helped me to stay focused and think about Blackburn. ‘Nothing happened so in my mind I never left the club. It was a good chance to play in the Premier League but I wasn’t that disappointed.’

Summary: Cardiff City lost to Liverpool on penalties in the 2012 League Cup final . Rudy Gestede was one of three Cardiff players to miss his spot kick . It took three years for Gestede to get another chance at a penalty . Gestede scored the penalty, which was against Stoke City in the FA Cup .


The secret of how the legendary Star Wars spaceship the Millennium Falcon was built has been revealed - in a high-security project codenamed 'Magic Roundabout' in the Welsh countryside. The only full-size model of Han Solo's iconic craft was constructed at an aircraft hangar in Pembroke Dock, west Wales, where workers were sworn to silence over what they were making. Newly released photographs show dozens of joiners, welders and metal-platers at work during the three months they spent putting together the giant freighter flown by Harrison Ford in the famous science fiction series. Scroll down for video . Engineering foreman John Clark and two friends are pictured beside the life-size Millennium Falcon model in a newly released photo of the project . The distinctive shape of the Millennium Falcon is clearly recognisable in the second photo taken by Mr Clark . A group of workers go over the plans for the massive spaceship during its construction at Pembroke Dock . It was built inside an aircraft hangar with workers involved in the project sworn to secrecy . The huge prop was made inside an aircraft hangar which had been home to the Sunderland flying boats during the Second World War. The giant steel doors were kept shut from morning until night to hide the construction - there were no unauthorised visits, photographs were banned and the workers were sworn to secrecy. But one amateur photographer managed to get a snap of the 'fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy' as it was nearing completion. The never before seen picture shows how the Millennium Falcon earned its wings in the town of Pembroke Dock. John Evans, a historian in the town, said: 'Star Wars has a global following and this is yet another great reason for tourists to come here. 'Pembroke Dock is a military town and we have people coming from far and wide to follow family footsteps, be it Navy, Army or Air Force. 'But there is also this incredible link to Star Wars which is almost a cult thing and a 21st century concept. 'People can still see the very building where the Millennium Falcon was made.' The photograph was taken by local man John Clark, a foreman with Marcon Fabrications, a heavy engineering firm that serviced the UK's petrochemical and oil industries. Work on the model (pictured) finished in 1979 and it was transported to film studios in Hertfordshire . Mr Clark recalled: 'One of the directors was in cahoots with someone with the studios or someone associated with the Star Wars films. 'I was very surprised that we'd gone that type of work because we built stuff for the oil industry and the offshore industry, but we got the contract. It was just a reasonable size team of workers that built all the framework. 'I was foreman on the job at the time. When we built it - as you can see on the photographs - we had it on hover pads on the legs so that it could be moved as though it was going to take

Summary: The only full-scale model of Han Solo's Millennium Falcon spaceship was built in a Welsh hangar in 1979 . The life-size version of the spaceship was constructed for The Empire Strikes Back, the second film in the series . Workers at Pembroke Dock were sworn to secrecy over the project and it was nicknamed the 'Magic Roundabout'


A mother-of-one has told of the horrifying moment she and her family checked into a hotel room on the New South Wales' Central Coast, which she described as a 'crime scene'. Sydney woman Melanie, her partner and seven-year-old son booked two nights at the Apollo Resort in Wamberal from February 13 to attend a friend's wedding on booking.com. The cost of staying at the resort was $285 in total. Melanie and her family checked into the Apollo Resort in Wamberal, NSW and found two pairs of dirty underwear . The first signs of trouble came when the young family were escorted to their room up 'terribly old-looking staircase' and saw the dirty marks on the walls of the 'dimly lit hallway', which scared Melanie's son. When they walked into their room the trio found an empty syringe packet on the floor, white stains on the floor and two pairs of dirty underwear in the bin. But the nightmare did not end there. Melanie said there was a used mini bottle of body wash in the soap tray in the bathroom, a filthy toilet bowl and 'a wasp nest cocoon inside the thick maroon curtains'. The family also found an empty syringe packet on the floor near the bed inside the room . When they lifted up the sheets they found dry rice stuck to the blanket . 'Out on the grubby balcony, there was a bottle cap on the ground from the previous guest, cigarette ash and dirt all over the ground, dirty tiles and incredibly cheap furniture - not a "resort" by any means,' she said. 'I walked into a spider web when opening the door so I turned my phone camera on to look for spiders and the underneath of the small, rusty table was infested with them.' A strong smell of bleach wafted into the room, which Melanie assumed must of been from the 'green and un-swimmable' pool as described by other TripAdvisor reviews. 'Being five months pregnant, I couldn't stand the smell and quickly went back inside,' she said. There were also white stains on the carpet. Melanie described the room as a 'crime scene' The window sills were covered in dirt and dust, and looked like they had not been cleaned in a long time . The final straw was the airconditioner in the room, which smelt 'terrible' when it was turned on. 'My partner opened it up and the filters were full of dust. Our son has bad asthma so we turned it straight off and took a photo of it on my phone,' Melanie said. 'The furnishings were terrible, even the insides of the bedside lampshades were peeling and everything felt unclean. I did not want to touch anything. 'My son told me he was scared and the place was "creepy" and asked if we had to stay there.' Then Melanie's partner found two pairs of underwear in the bin - a 'very worn-out pair of male jocks and a torn, small pink female G-string'. 'I wanted to vomit. We couldn't believe our eyes -

Summary: Melanie, partner and son checked into Wamberal's Apollo Resort in NSW . They made the reservation through website booking.com for $285 in total . Arriving at their room they found an empty syringe packet on the floor . There were white stains on the floor along with two pairs of undies in bin . The hotel's TripAdvisor page is filled with bad reviews, calling it disgusting . But the hotel said staff cleaned the rooms every day and took on feedback .


A 75-year-old Virginia woman choked a raccoon to death after the rabid animal bit her on the leg. Cas Overton, of Henrico County near Richmond, was walking through the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens and looking at birds when she was confronted with the aggressive mammal. She tried to shake it off unsuccessfully, and strangled the animal around the neck for five minutes after realizing how violent it was. Scroll down for video . Cas Overton, 75, of Henrico County, Virginia, was birdwatching when she was attacked by a rapid raccoon . 'You know self-preservation kicks in, and I guess a primitive part of my brain just went into operation and that was it,' she told the Richmond Times Dispatch. 'If I ran, it would be faster than I would and would just tear me to pieces,' Ms Overton, who was a Tai Chi instructor for 40 years, said. The septuagenarian was taken to the hospital after the Saturday incident on one of the gardens' backroads, and has received multiple preventative vaccines for rabies since. Tests later confirmed that the animal carried the disease, according to ABC8. The elderly woman spent five minutes choking the raccoon to death before being she was taken from Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens to the hospital and given preventative rabies vaccines . Raccoons are the leading carrier of rabies in the eastern United States, with roughly 35 per cent of all animal rabies cases occurring in the species (file photo) Ms Overton said it 'took a while' to figure out that she had killed her attacker, and that she is an animal lover who has been walking in the gardens for 30 years. The Humane Society says that raccoons suffer most from rabies in the eastern US, making up more than a third of all animals rabies cases. Both raccoons and skunks, another common rabies carrier, are nocturnal. Activity during the day is an abnormal behavior that could indicate the presence of the disease. Pets such as dogs are particularly vulnerable to rabies, which is a nervous system disease only transmitted by saliva. Animal owners are urged to vaccinate their pets to stop the spread of the disease in the event of a wild animal attack. Ms Overton was walking on a backroad in the gardens, which she has visited for 30 years, when she felt that the raccoon was at her leg .

Summary: Cas Overton of Henrico County was bitten by animal while birdwatching . She tried to shake it off and was afraid it would catch her if she ran away . Former Tai Chi instructor said it 'took a while' to realize she killed attacker .


Arsenal and Manchester City are tracking Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu. The Turkey international has impressed since joining from Hamburg in the summer, scoring five times in Leverkusen's bid to qualify for the Champions League. And his displays have captured the attention of both City and Arsenal in recent months. Arsenal and Manchester City are keen on Bayer Leverkusen star Hakan Calhanoglu, pictured here in action earlier this month against FC Kaiserslautern in the German Cup quarter final . The Gunners have been on the 21-year-old's case since last season, but City are also paying close attention to his displays having impressed Etihad Stadium scouts in recent months. Calhanoglu's ability from dead ball situations have particularly caught the eye of City and Arsenal scouts. Calhanoglu has impressed at Leverkusen this season following his arrival from Hamburg last summer . Manchester City and Arsenal both have scouts monitoring the 21-year-old dead ball specialist's progress .

Summary: 21-year-old Turkey international being watched by Arsenal and Man City . Midfielder has impressed at Leverkusen since arrival from Hamburg . Dead ball specialist Calhanoglu has scored five goals this season . READ: Sergei Rebrov warns Arsenal off Kiev's Aleksandar Dragovic . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .


Mexican cockfighting promoters on Friday kicked off an event billed as the largest exhibition of the bloodsport the country has ever seen. The annual Texcoco Horse Fair, which takes places on the eastern fringes of Mexico City, will see 16 nightly bouts of cockfighting over the space of a month – all of which end in the death of one of the animals. Trainers from all over the country compete not only for the title of best trainer, but also to keep alive what they claim is a proud Mexican tradition despite demands to ban the 'disgusting' sport. Scroll down for video . Injured birds are given only 15 seconds to recover, even if they are incapable of fighting back, in the brutal cockfights staged nightly during the month-long Texcoco Horse Fair . Razorblades are attached to the birds' left leg to make the fights 'more interesting' for gamblers and trainers . Trainers often spit on a rooster's head in a common technique used to anger the bird before it fights . Trainers from all over the country compete not only for the title of best trainer, but also to keep alive what they claim is a proud Mexican tradition - even though the 'sport' has been met with furious protests . 'Cockfighting is deeply embedded in Mexico's rural culture', Texcoco tourism spokeswoman Rosalinda Benitez told MailOnline on the opening night of the month-long bloodsport bonanza. 'We want to showcase the proud tradition to our visitors'. The event, which includes fairground attractions and one of Mexico's biggest horse auctions, expects to receive more than 600,000 visitors over the month. 'Banning these events will never be accepted by the public', said Jaime Rodriguez, a Texcoco resident who looks forward to the annual fair every year. 'This year they want to make clear how much the people love to come and watch quality cockfights'. While cockfighting is banned in all 50 US states and Europe (it was banned in England in 1835), it nevertheless draws big crowds in Mexico, where fans come to gamble on the fights and drink until the early hours of the morning. Male birds are vicious and often emerge from the scuffles with their beaks filled with other's feathers . 'We train our animals to attack with their legs and feet first, and use the beak to finish the job later' The dominant bird at this stage of the fight has ripped away some feathers from his stricken opponent . Starting on the edge of the arena, the gamecocks are shown to one another, producing aggressive crowing, before being placed in their respective corners and let loose to attack one another . A cock struts proudly in the ring, though it will only take one blow from a razor blade to strike him down . The gamecocks are displayed to the gamblers by being paraded around the circular arena before the fights . Cockfighting is also banned within the limits of Mexico City, four cities in the state of Veracruz and Coahuila state on the Texas border, but the bloodsport

Summary: Annual Texcoco Horse Fair takes places on eastern fringes of Mexico City . Sixteen cockfighting bouts held every night for a month in 'proud tradition' Cocks owned by trainers from across Mexico engage in to-the-death fights . Bouts can run for maximum of 15 minutes, though most are over within two . Razorblades on left leg used to strike then birds 'finish job' with the beak . Injured birds get only 15 second recovery period before fight recommences . Cockfighting is banned in all 50 US states, Europe and parts of Mexico . Leader of animal rights organisation has branded it a 'disgusting practice' Texcoco horse auctions and fairground also help to draw 600,000 visitors .


Taco Bell has launched a new advert for their breakfast menu where they appear to compare competitors McDonalds to a communist dictatorship. The fast food restaurant launched its new 'biscuit taco' this week in a bid to build on its breakfast business, which started one year ago. But in their new ad campaign, they once again go after dominant morning player McDonalds by depicting a brainwashed society, where miserable people eat the same Egg McMuffin-type sandwich. The new advert for Taco Bell's 'biscuit taco' shows a man waking up to be told by his TV that 'Happiness is the same breakfast' The two and a half minute TV ad then shows people lining up behind each other while waiting to be given breakfast . When they get to the front of the queue, they are then given Egg McMuffin-type sandwiches, while looking bored and miserable . The two and a half minute TV ad shows a man waking up and being told repeatedly that 'Happiness is the same breakfast'. It then shows him lining up with other people and as they get to the front of the line, they are handed a muffin-type sandwich. The ad then cuts to a shot of a dictator dressed in similar clothes to Ronald McDonald, with his men also wearing similar clown make-up. However, the man featured at the start of the ad then decides to break away from the line along with a woman and they then escape. The ad also features a dictator-type character, whose make-up and clothes seem to resemble Ronald McDoanld . The new ad is similar to a campaign last year that featured real-life people named Ronald McDonald professing their love for Taco Bell offerings . After running through the streets, they climb through a hole in the wall and reach a castle, where they are given a biscuit taco. The ad then finishes with the website breakfastdefectors.com flashing up on the screen. Even though McDonalds is not mentioned explicitly, it is clear which company they are poking fun at. In addition Taco Bell is running a poster campaign in New York and Los Angeles, with one featuring a demonic looking clown holding what looks like an Egg McMuffin with the words 'Routine Rules' A man and a woman in the queue then decide to break free and run to the edge of the city where they climb through a hole in the wall . The ad then finishes with the couple being handed a biscuit taco with the website breakfastdefectors.com flashing up on the screen . One of the new posters, which are being put up across New York and Los Angeles promoting Taco Bell . It is a continuation of an ad campaign last year that featured real-life people named Ronald McDonald professing their love for Taco Bell offerings. This prompted McDonalds to tweet a picture of Ronald McDonald kneeling down to pet a frail Chihuahua, which was once the mascot for Taco Bell. The launch of the Taco Bell breakfast menu has helped to drive up sales at

Summary: The new TV advert aims to build on Taco Bell's new breakfast menu items . Appears to show rivals McDonalds making people boring and miserable . The ad features a dictator-type character who resembles Ronald McDonald .


A mother who asked to change her baby in a restaurant toilet claims she was told she would have to go to a nearby Tesco instead. Helen Quinnell took her eight-month-old daughter Molly to the toilets into Cafe Tusk, in Fareham, Hampshire, to change her nappy. Because the Indian restaurant does not have dedicated baby-change facilities, she asked the manager if she could use the ladies toilets, instead using the changing mat she had with her. Helen Quinnell took her eight-month-old daughter Molly to the toilets into Cafe Tusk, in Fareham, Hampshire, to change her nappy, while she and her husband enjoyed a meal at the Indian restaurant . But she claims she was told that she couldn't - and was instead told that if she wanted to change her baby's nappy, she should use the facilities at a nearby Tesco supermarket. The 35-year-old, who was with her husband Daniel, 30, and her sister Christelle Fowler, said the group paid and left, but vowed never to go back. She said she was left shocked and embarrassed by the incident. Mrs Quinell said: 'The manager said "we don't allow it." I came out to my sister in shock and said "they won't let me change my baby". Because the Indian restaurant does not have dedicated baby-change facilities, she asked the manager if she could use the ladies toilets using the changing mat she had with her. She claims she was told no . 'I couldn't believe it and I wouldn't go back there again ever. 'It made me feel really insecure. Never in my life would I leave a dirty baby.' Restaurant manager Mosud Ahmed apologised and said the incident was a misunderstanding. He added: 'It is a misunderstanding. We do not have a baby change room but most people change in the ladies, so we let them do it. 'The waiter was just trying to say that there is a dedicated baby change room at Tesco if they preferred. 'They can change in the toilet but there is not much room. We have a ladies, a gents and a disabled but no baby-change room. 'There are lots of families that have come in here and nobody has complained in nine years.' Claims she was told that if she wanted to change her baby's nappy, she should use the facilities at a nearby Tesco supermarket.The 35-year-old, who was with her husband Daniel, 30, and her sister Christelle Fowler, said the group paid and left, but vowed never to go back . Mr Ahmed said that he has spoken to the staff in question and that he will be installing a baby change unit. He said: 'I will put a baby change unit in then it will be easier in future.' Mrs Quinnell, who is staying with her sister in Portsmouth, added: 'It's good that they are making changes but I am still shocked by what happened.'

Summary: Helen Quinnell asked to change baby daughter Molly in Cafe Tusk . Claims she was told no and she should use the facilities at a nearby Tesco . She has vowed never to return to Indian restaurant after embarassment . Restaurant manager apologised and said incident was a misunderstanding .


England fans upset at the FA for switching the extra loyalty value of attending matches from away games to Wembley will be infuriated at the way their appeal over the change has been ignored. The FA intend to carry on regardless awarding two caps to their England club members for coming to home games and one cap for trips abroad. For years it had been the other way round for the loyalty league table that will next be used to allocate FA tickets for what will be a hugely over-subscribed Euro 2016. England supporters have chanted their upset - ‘two caps for Wembley, you’re having a laugh’ - at every international game since the World Cup and the matter was raised by fans chief Malcolm Clarke at the last FA council meeting. England fans are unhappy with the FA's move to switch loyalty value of attending away games to Wembley . England supporters who attended England's friendly in Italy will have earned just one cap for the trip . The FA board said they noted Clarke’s concern. But rather than look fully into whether they had made the right decision, the FA are staying on the same course. They claim that the hardcore loyal support who go to home and away games are not being disadvantaged and that filling Wembley is the over-riding priority. England fans ambassador Kevin Miles said: ‘We have appealed in the right way through our council representative and it will be disappointing in the extreme if our complaints are effectively ignored. The FA have not heard the last about this.’ Andros Townsend shoots and scores during England's 1-1 draw against Italy at the Juventus Stadium . Land Rover, who pulled their England rugby sponsorship after boorish behaviour by the players on a company day during the 2011 World Cup fiasco in New Zealand, have purposely made their tournament sponsorship in 2015 grass-roots related. Yet Land Rover still felt the need to spice up their launch match between two amateur sides at Farnborough Rugby Club by inviting along rugby celebrities Sir Clive Woodward, Jonny Wilkinson , Matt Giteau and Will Greenwood. And so much for grass-roots delivery — all the junior and mini-rugby sessions were cancelled so committee members could meet the big names. Land Rover, sponsors of next year's Rugby World Cup, invited Jonny Wilkinson to their launch match . Brian Cookson, the UCI president charged with cleaning up rotten cycling, faces a difficult day on Thursday. UCI’s licence commission meet to discuss his recommendation to withdraw leading team Astana’s elite competition licence following major doping offences by their riders. Drug-riddled Astana are expected to take their case to the Council of Arbitration for Sport if they lose their permit. They will claim Cookson has not followed the correct legal procedure as there is nothing in the UCI statutes about withdrawing team licences for rider transgressions. Potentially, Astana — backed by the Kazakhstan sovereign wealth fund — could then sue the UCI for massive damages if their appeal is upheld by CAS. League One club Scunthorpe have tenuous

Summary: England fans unhappy FA switched extra loyalty from away games . The FA intend to carry on despite fans' appeals over the change . Filling Wembley is the over-riding priority, according to the FA .


If you're thinking of adding to your property portfolio, today may be the best day to take out your chequebook as more than 3000 homes are going under the hammer all over the country. While it may be election day in NSW, 1100 houses will go up for auction on Saturday March 28 while 1400 properties are expected to be sold in Victoria. The pre-Easter Saturday sale day looks likely to be the highest ever Autumn auction day on record and property agents are expecting huge turnouts despite the distractions of the weekend. NSW . 31 Short Street goes under the hammer today in Balmain despite the NSW state elections . Gilly Anderson and her husband Mark are hoping that the NSW state elections will not deter people from bidding on their beautifully renovated Balmain home in Sydney. The stunning two-bedroom cottage at 31 Short Street, boasts city views and a studio retreat at the end of the garden. It also features wall-to-wall windows to allow maximum light into the compact home. The stunning two-bedroom home has been beautifully renovated . The spacious garden also features a studio for relaxing . The cottage is in a highly sought-after area and goes on sale today at 9:45am . Speaking to Domain, the couple said they were not worried about people not turning up to their auction due to the election. 'I'm not worried in the slightest; if you are serious about buying a house you will come to the auction and it doesn't take that long to go and vote,' says Mrs Anderson. The house goes on sale today at 9:45am. WA . This four-bedroom home in the affluent area of Claremont comes under the hammer today, with bidding starting at $1,200,000 . This four-bedroom home in the affluent area of Claremont comes under the hammer today, with bidding starting at $1,200,000. This home has been fashioned for busy families as well as young professionals or downsizers who are looking to buy in an easy-care block. Striking spotted gum flooring takes over the entrance and catches the eye as you walk through the ground level. This home has been fashioned for busy families as well as young professionals or downsizers who are looking to buy in an easy-care block . Striking spotted gum flooring takes over the entrance and catches the eye as you walk through the ground level . The living area opens onto an alfresco entertaining area with a timber lined ceiling, built in BBQ, sink and fridge . 12A Mengler Ave features a generous master-bedroom, a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite. A separate powder room, laundry and storage area completes the house along with a spacious open-plan living area. Modern finishes adorn the house and especially the large kitchen. A separate powder room, laundry and storage area completes the house along with a spacious open-plan living area . The second storey of the home comprises a second living or activity area, the three further bedrooms, the second bathroom with a shower, bath, stone bench-top and separate toilet . Modern finishes

Summary: 3000 homes are going under the hammer today all over the country . It looks likely to be the highest ever Autumn auction day on record . 1100 homes will go up for sale in NSW while 1400 will be auctioned in VIC .


Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has released a statement denying the allegations that he spat at Papiss Cisse on Wednesday night. However, in contrast, the Newcastle star has offered his apologies after reacting to something 'very unpleasant'. Evans clashed with the opposing striker during United's 1-0 victory at St James' Park, with both appearing to spit at each other. Cisse was also pictured wiping something off of his face. But Evans says he is shocked by the accusations and that it is not in his character to do anything of the sort, despite the footage, and Cisse's letter of apology, indicating that he did in fact spit at the Senegalese international. Jonny Evans (left) and Papiss Cisse clash after an unsavoury incident on Wednesday night . Manchester United defender Jonny Evans appeared to launch spit in the direction of the floored Cisse . Newcastle striker Cisse subsequently retaliated and appeared to aim spit of his own back at the United man . The FA are waiting for referee Anthony Taylor's report. As he missed the incident between Jonny Evans and Pappis Cisse, it is unlikely the it will be included in his report - meaning the FA can retrospectively punish the pair. Hull striker George Boyd was banned for three games last season after being found guilty of spitting at Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart. However, the FA have issued new guidelines to move in line with new FIFA guidelines meaning Evans and Cisse could now be banned for six games. Evans' statement on Manchester United's official website read: 'Having woken up this morning I am shocked to have seen the media coverage from last night's match. I would like to make it clear that I did not spit at Papiss Cisse. 'I was totally unaware of any spitting incident and had assumed that the issue at the time was with the challenge and his attempted retaliation to the tackle from the floor. During the game Papiss Cisse and I spoke about the incident and it is clear by my reaction in the television footage that I was totally surprised by any suggestion of spitting. 'It is not in my character or in my nature to spit at anybody nor is it something I have ever done or would ever do. It is certainly not something that I did last night.' However, while Cisse has said sorry to his team-mates, fans, and even Evans, he said his spit back in the Northern Irishman's direction was a reaction. 'I have apologies to make to a lot of people today,' Cisse said. 'Firstly to my teammates and to our supporters, secondly to Jonny Evans, and thirdly to every football fan who saw the incident between myself and Jonny. 'I reacted to something I found very unpleasant. Sometimes it is hard not to react, particularly in the heat of the moment. I have always tried hard to be positive a role model, especially for our young fans, and yesterday I let you down. 'I hope children out there playing football for their clubs and schools

Summary: Jonny Evans and Papiss Cisse appeared to spit at each other . Referee Anthony Taylor missed the incident and neither player was booked . The FA could ban the pair - Evans for six games and Cisse for seven . Cisse has been banned this season for an elbow on Seamus Coleman . Evans says he is shocked by the accusations despite footage . Defender says he has never spat at anyone and will never do so . Cisse has apologised to Evans, his team-mates and supporters . Manchester United won the game 1-0 after Ashley Young's late winner .


Thousands of Eurostar passengers were facing travel chaos today as 17 trains were cancelled following a death on the high speed line. Services were delayed for five hours after a person was hit by a train near Harrietsham in Kent. Dejected-looking travellers were pictured crammed into the terminal at St Pancras station - with some customers on axed services facing delays of up to two days while the backlog clears. Frustrated: Thousands of Eurostar passengers cram into the terminal at St Pancras station in London today . Investigators from British Transport Police said the death, which happened at around 11.40am, was 'non-suspicious' although it took hours for services teams to clear the tracks. Services resumed at around 4.30pm in both directions, although hundreds of customers were left trying to organise alternative transport or accommodation in London on Monday night. Demo Oduyeni, 38, spoke of his frustration at clueless staff who told him he would have to wait until Wednesday to travel home to Antwerp. He said: 'The people I spoke to didn't know anything, they just kept saying check the updates on the website, but on the website there was nothing. Death on line: A Eurostar service was stopped near Harrietsham in Kent after a person was hit by a train . Huge delays: Dejected customers waited in St Pancras after the line was shut following the incident in Kent . 'When I got here it just said we had to queue up as someone had jumped in front of a train. 'I've been waiting here for two hours now just in case I can get on one of the trains. It's cold and I've been buying myself cups of tea to keep warm. I've been told I will probably have to wait until Wednesday to get home. 'By the time I get on a train tonight it will be too late to get a transfer, I could get a bus but it will take over six hours. Tomorrow all the booked Eurostar passengers will take priority.' The Belgian computer programmer was a regular traveller and had been visiting friends. He added: 'I studied here and they will give me a place to stay, but the tourists will have to find hotels. 'They only give you £150-a-night for a room and you have to send an invoice.' Chaos: Some travellers on axed servies are facing delays of up to two days while the backlog clears . Services resumed at 4.30pm in both directions, around five hours after the person was hit by the train . 'Eurostar trains are subject to delay and cancellation this afternoon,' the company said in a statement on its website. Eurostar runs trains through the Channel Tunnel, operated by Eurotunnel, connecting passengers between the British and French capitals, and other cities including Brussels. The company said emergency services were attending the incident in between Ashford International station and Ebbsfleet International station in Kent and travel on the high-speed line would resume when the track was re-opened. Laurens Schellekens, 23, was one of 35 University of Brussels students left

Summary: Services delayed for five hours after a person was hit by a train in Kent . Dejected travellers seen crammed into the terminal at St Pancras station . Investigators from British Transport Police said death was not suspicious . Some customers on axed trains could face delays of up to two days as backlog clears .


Michael Gove was the architect of the Tories' education policies, but after clashing with teaching unions, officials and other Cabinet ministers he was shifted to the lower profile role of Chief Whip . Michael Gove is still in control of schools policy, despite being ousted from his job Education Secretary last summer, the Lib Dems have claimed. David Laws said the senior Tory still has a grip on shaping government policy on education, eight months after being shifted to become Chief Whip. The claims are a fresh blow for new Education Secretary Nicky Morgan, who last month angrily denied claims Mr Gove was receiving confidential documents from her department despite being sacked six months ago. Mr Gove was the architect of the Tories' education policies, but after clashing with teaching unions, officials and other Cabinet ministers he was shifted to the lower profile role of Chief Whip. But Mr Laws, the Lib Dem schools minister, has claimed that with Number 10 and the Treasury he is still dictating policy rather than Mrs Morgan. Mr Laws told the Independent: 'While Nicky Morgan's instincts are moderate, the people who control education policy in the Conservative Party are still Michael Gove, David Cameron and George Osborne. 'The face and language may have changed but the Tory policies haven't.' He added that there had been 'some pretty big rows' over initiatives such as a 2% pay rise for teachers and the Prime Minister's 500 free schools plan, both announced last week. He told the paper: 'In all of these areas, the block seemed to be outside the Department (for Education), not inside it. It is policy driven by an ideological approach rather than a calm appreciation of the facts and evidence.' Mr Gove was 'massively influential' in the Tory hierarchy, Mr Laws added, but said he did not know if the senior Tory was seeing Ms Morgan's papers. Responding to similar claims last month, Ms Morgan insisted that she is in charge of the department. She said: 'I just think that this is a complete load of nonsense. 'Michael has been nothing but supportive, as have other former education secretaries from different political perspectives.' David Laws said Mr Gove still has a grip on shaping government policy on education, not his new boss as Education Secretary Nicky Morgan . Asked whether she would be alarmed if Mr Gove was seeing her papers, Ms Morgan said: 'I have no reason to suspect that that is the case, no conversations I have had have given me any indication that's the case. 'I am in charge of the Department for Education and we are all united in our reforms. 'The Chief Whip is of course going to see paperwork that goes through a number of departments. 'Having been in the whips' office I know the Chief Whip has to be across all portfolio areas. 'But as I said I am very much in charge of the Department for Education.'

Summary: David Laws says Gove dictates education policy with No.10 and Treasury . Gove was ousted as Education Secretary in July to become Chief Whip . Successor Nicky Morgan has denied claims he still receives official papers .


A baby chihuahua has been reunited with her dognapped mother after thieves abandoned her in a local park. Chanel was only nine days old when her mother Sophie was taken in a raid on their home - and was so upset she refused to eat and wouldn't stop crying. But three days later, their owner Mara Almeida, of Rush Green, east London, received a phone call to say two-and-a-half-year-old Sophie had been abandoned in a park on National Puppy Day. Puppy Chanel was only nine days old when her mother Sophie was taken in a raid on their home - but the pair have now been reunited after thieves abandoned the dog at a park in Dagenham, east London . Ms Almeida, 33, and her partner Alex Santos, 32, had £40,000 worth of possessions - including two Rolex watches worth £10,000 each - stolen by burglars. But all they asked for is to have Sophie back so she could feed her puppy - and even offered a £1,000 reward for her safe return. The mother-of-five said: 'I'm so happy now. The puppy is so happy she's back with her mum now. 'She had stopped eating without her but now she's eating again. 'We offered a £1,000 reward - I was going to sell my car to get the money - but the couple who found it turned it down. Mara Almeida, pictured left with the chihuahuas, had £40,000 worth of items stolen from her home in east London as well as Sophie. Pictured right: puppy Chanel soon after being born . 'They were just happy Sophie was back with her pup.' Colin Peacock had been walking with his wife Gladys, 59, when their German Sheppard Saber took interest in a cardboard box left in a park in Dagenham, east London, on Tuesday morning. Mr Peacock, 60, said: 'Saber started sniffing this box in the park she was taking a real interest. 'I opened it up and in there was this little dog. It was a bit of a shock. 'I took it down to the PDSA and saw the poster on the wall about Sophie and called Mara up. 'She was in floods of tears. One of the kids said, 'Do you want money', but I didn't do it for that. The main thing is they got their dog back - that's what it's about.' Ms Almeida had been trying to feed Chanel with a baby's milk bottle following the raid at her home on Saturday but the puppy refused to drink it. Police are investigating the burglary, but have yet to make an arrest or find the stolen items. Ms Almeida offered a £1,000 reward for the safe return of Sophie (pictured after being reunited with Chanel) Sophie (pictured left) was found by Colin Peacock as he walked his dog with his wife in a park. Now reunited, puppy Chanel is able to feed again (right)

Summary: Nine-day-old Chanel was left unable to feed after mother Sophie was taken . Burglars had stolen £40,000 worth of goods, including two Rolex watches . All the owners wanted was Sophie's safe return and offered £1,000 reward . Three days after the raid, she was found abandoned in a park in Dagenham .


The ex-partner of fallen AFL premiership player Ben Cousins has been fined $300 over a drug charge. Maylea Elizabeth Tinecheff, Cousins former girlfriend and the mother of his two children, pleaded guilty to possessing drug paraphernalia with a prohibited drug or plant in or on it. Police found Ms Tinecheff with a used syringe and two clipseal bags as she was entering a room at the Great Eastern Motor Lodge, in Rivervale, WA, at 1am on February 6. A Perth court has heard she admitted she had been using drugs, The West Australian reported. Scroll down for video . Maylea Tinecheff (left), the ex-partner of fallen AFL premiership player Ben Cousins (right), has been fined $300 over a drug charge . Cousins, 36, who has a history of substance abuse, has made headlines several times in the past fortnight after a string of alleged incidents . She was fined in the Perth Magistrate's Court on Wednesday and was ordered to pay costs of $150.80. Back in 2011 Cousins gushed about his happiness with Tinecheff after the birth of their son Bobby. He said the birth of his child was the most important moment of his life. 'Not to take anything away from my footy, but there is just no comparison,' Cousins told New Idea. 'This is it - this is what it's all about. I still can't believe we're so blessed to have such a perfect little boy.' He described the birth as 'life-changing' and told of his hopes to get married. 'The love you feel, it's so innocent and infinite, and completely unconditional,' he said. Cousins, 36, who has a history of substance abuse, has recently made headlines once again over a string of alleged incidents in the past fortnight. Police found Ms Tinecheff with a used syringe and two clipseal bags as she was entering a room at the Great Eastern Motor Lodge at 1am on February 6, a court heard . Cousins was allegedly seen driving erratically outside a Sikh temple he had just photographed on Monday . Cousins played 270-games with West Coast and Richmond during his career in the Australian Football League . He was arrested on March 11 after police saw him driving erratically in Bicton and was eventually caught several suburbs away in Mosman Park. Police charged him with reckless driving, failing to stop and refusing a breath test. Four days later, Cousins was detained for breaching security at an SAS base in Swanbourne and then taken to Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital's mental health ward for assessment. On Monday, the Brownlow medallist was again hospitalised for a mental health check after allegedly being seen driving erratically outside a Sikh temple he had just photographed and climbing onto the roof of a two-storey home. Ben Cousins and former partner Maylea Tinecheff pictured on a New Idea magazine cover in 2011 . The 36-year-old footballer allegedly upset Sikh priest, Jasvinder Singh and his wife when he reversed his car over the garden of the temple ground and parked in Mr Singh's personal car park. The priest tried

Summary: Maylea Tinecheff pleaded guilty to possessing drug paraphernalia . She is the former partner of Ben Cousins and the mother of his children . Police found Ms Tinecheff with a used syringe and two clipseal bags .


The Russian owner of Crufts' Best in Show has dismissed the outrage surrounding the way her handler picked up the Scottish terrier as 'pure trolling'. Marina Khenkina, 48, spoke out after finding herself at the centre of an animal cruelty storm, sparked by the way her American handler Rebecca Cross picked up her Scottish terrier Knopa by its neck and tail at the world-famous dog show. So far, almost 190,000 people have signed online petitions calling for Ms Cross to be stripped of her prestigious title, while Crufts has also issued an apology. Scroll down for video. Anger: American handler Rebecca Cross picked up her Scottish terrier Knopa by the tail - sparking outrage and calls for her to be stripped of the Best in Show title . Legitimate: Marina Khenkina, the Russian owner of Crufts' Best in Show is adamant it can be legitimate to grab terriers by their tails . Marina Khenkina (right) has spoken out after finding herself at the centre of an animal cruelty storm, sparked by the way her American handler Rebecca Cross (left) picked up her Scottish terrier Knopa by its neck and tail . Ms Cross, who was captured on camera picking Knopa up in the unconventional manner on Sunday, has apologised - but said it was usual to handle the terrier in this way in the States. 'It's just one of those things,' Ms Cross said afterwards. 'It happened and I tried to really think about it and not do it, but it's habit.' Mrs Khenkina, who was at Crufts watching over her prize-winning canines, has now waded into the scandal - nicknamed 'Tailgate' - backing Knopa's handler. The Moscow dog breeder is adamant it can be legitimate to grab terriers by their tails. 'I saw those rumours about cruel behaviour of my handler and I would call it pure trolling,' she told MailOnline. 'Those who say such things have no idea about terriers. Terriers are hunting dogs designed for dragging animals out of holes. 'And the only way the hunter can take the dog out of the hole is to grab its tail.' Mrs Khenkina also praised the strong bond between Ms Cross and the black Scottish terrier. 'I know Rebecca, the handler, for a long time. She loves Knopa,' she said. 'Hurting her is the last thing in this world she would do. This is just trolling.' Tailgate: Marina Khenkina (pictured) said handler Rebecca Cross loves Knopa and 'hurting her is the last thing in this world she would do' Murdered: Knopa's owner said the shocking poisoning of the highly rated setter at Crufts was 'terrible news' Marina Khenkinais adamant it can be legitimate to grab terriers by their tails: 'Terriers are hunting dogs designed for dragging animals out of holes. And the only way the hunter can take the dog out of the hole is to grab its tail' But Tailgate was not the only scandal at this year's Crufts: as many as six of the competing dogs may have been poisoned, while three-year-old Irish Setter Jagger was 'murdered' after eating

Summary: Owner Marina Khenkina has defended American handler Rebecca Cross . The handler picked up Scottish terrier Knopa by its neck and tail at Crufts . Almost 200,000 outraged animal-lovers called for Cross to lose her title . But Moscow breeder Khenkina said it's legitimate to grab a terrier by its tail . She claims those who sign the petition know nothing about the dog breed . Khenkina also dismissed jokes that Russia was involved in dog poisoning .


Fernando Alonso will go to Cambridge University on Sunday for medical tests as part of a three-part process that will determine whether he can return to Formula One in next weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix. The Spaniard missed the opening race of the season in Melbourne last week after suffering concussion in an unexplained testing accident in Barcelona. Although Alonso has since posted Twitter messages declaring himself fit and ready, the FIA have appointed three Cambridge doctors to test him. If he passes these tests, he will travel to Kuala Lumpur for two further sets of analysis. Fernando Alonso will undergo tests at Cambridge University ahead of a potential comeback in Malaysia . One will be carried out by the FIA’s medical delegate, Jean-Charles Piette, who will require Alonso to do a 45-minute computer test to assess his reaction times. His score will be compared with his previous results on the same test. The local doctor at the Sepang International Circuit will also examine Alonso. Alonso missed the Australian Grand Prix after a crash in pre-season testing in Barcelona . The belts-and-braces approach shows the concern among the Formula One community about how Alonso, 33, came to lose control of his McLaren last month. Technical problems have been ruled out by the team, who cited high winds as a cause. The nagging fear remains that Alonso had an underlying medical complaint that meant he lost consciousness before he veered off track – a possibility that needs to be ruled out before he can compete again.

Summary: Fernando Alonso will undergo tests at Cambridge University . Spaniard is hopeful of making a comeback at Malaysian Grand Prix . Alonso suffered a crash in his McLaren in pre-season testing .


A soldier from Fort Meade in Maryland has been charged with criminal homicide after authorities say he stabbed his 14-year-old girlfriend's mother to death early on Sunday in Pennsylvania. Caleb Barnes, 20, is suspected of repeatedly stabbing Cheryl Silvonek in the neck as she tried to fight him off while they were in a car parked in the driveway in front of her Upper Macungie home. It is believed the slaying happened after Silvonek told Barnes and the daughter she disapproved of their relationship. Scroll down for video . Caleb Barnes, 20, is suspected of killing the mother of his 14-year-old girlfriend by stabbing her in the neck . Cheryl Silvonek, 54, tried to fight him off while they were in a car at her home in Upper Macungie, Pennsylvania . When police arrived at the home (pictured) early on Sunday, they found Barnes and the girl in a bedroom . After Silvonek was dead, Barnes and the daughter, who was in the car during the killing, took the other family vehicle to Wamart and purchased alcohol, bleach and other cleaning products, the Allentown Morning Call reported. They attempted to clean up the car, drove it to nearby South Whitehall and buried Silvonek in a shallow grave. Police found the car submerged in a pond and traced it back to the Silvonek residence. When they arrived, they found Barnes, the girl and Silvonek's husband David. The girl and Barnes were in an upstairs bedroom and the father was still asleep,CBS 13 reported. Barnes, who has the rank of specialist, was charged with criminal homicide, abuse of a corpse and statutory sexual assault. There is evidence he had sex with the girl shortly before the killing, according to police. She has been charged with abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence and hindering apprehension. It has not been determined if she will be tried as an adult or a juvenile. Defense attorney John Waldron said: 'She's just crying for her mom, saying she misses her mom. 'This is a child, who just turned 14. She's in shock.' The girl's grandparents were in the courtroom during a hearing on Monday. Waldron said: 'Everyone was crying. It was just brutal.' Barnes and the girl started dating in October. He joined the military in February of 2012. He graduated advanced training from the Presidio of Monterey, California, and his awards include the Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal, Army Times reported. David Silvonek said he was not aware of their relationship. Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin said. 'The mother became aware of the relationship and was attempting to have her daughter break it off. 'Obviously we don't know what occurred in the driveway. There are different versions of the event.' The girl is in a juvenile facility that will provide her with psychological counseling. A friend of Barnes said he had personal problems, 69 News reported. The unidentified female friend said: 'Anytime he was around me, he was very sweet and polite, but one day he would be the nicest person you've ever

Summary: Police say Caleb Barnes stabbed Cheryl Silvonek, 54, to death on Sunday . Killing happened in car in front of Upper Macungie, Pennsylvania, home . Daughter and Barnes allegedly tried to clean up car and buried the body . Barnes was visiting while on weekend leave from Fort Meade in Maryland . He is charged with criminal homicide, abuse of a corpse and sexual assault . Girl faces charges including corpse abuse and hindering apprehension .


A Vauxhall Zafira was trapped between two concrete barriers at an exact 90 degree angle after the hapless driver collided with a lorry. The car span before it stopped but no one was injured in the accident. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident on the A1139 near Peterborough in Cambridgeshire yesterday afternoon. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident on the A1139 near Peterborough in Cambridgeshire . A spokesman for Cambridgeshire Constabulary said: 'We took a call at 12.24pm with reports of a collision on the Fletton Parkway in Peterborough between a grey Vauxhall Zafira and a lorry. 'No action has been taken against either of the drivers, as parties agreed to deal with it through their insurance companies.' The car was removed finally by a recovery truck which had to pull it out. Are you the driver of the lorry or the Vauxhall Zafira driver? Contact callum.paton@mailonline.co.uk.

Summary: Car collided with lorry and before spinning 90 degrees and getting wedged . The Vauxhall Zafira was stuck between two barriers but no one was hurt . Are you the driver of the lorry or the Vauxhall Zafira ? Contact callum.paton@mailonline.co.uk .


This is the moment a heated argument in a Bronx deli escalated into a massive brawl that sent three victims to the hospital. The New York Police Department is looking for two females and five males from the assault, which occurred at about 4.30am on Sunday. Two 20-year-old victims suffered stab wounds while a 26-year-old victim had several facial fractures, police said. Seven suspects - two women and three men - are wanted by the New York Police Department after a brawl broke out at a Bronx deli early Sunday morning . The suspects can be seen holding on to one of the victims as others punch and attack him. The assault occurred around 4.30am . The video shows one victim getting attacked by the group after he had exchanged words with one of the suspects. A woman can seen picking up a metal display rack and repeatedly smashing it into the man's body. The victim was held by suspects as others punched and attacked him as they moved throughout the store. Two of the male suspects appear to sucker punch one victim in the head and side, police said in an announcement to New York Daily News. Two 20-year-old victims were stabbed while a 26-year-old victim suffered several facial fractures. The people involved in the attack can be seen moving throughout the deli, spewing the store's products on to the floor . At one point during the attack, one woman grabs a display rack and begins smashing it over one victim's body . The fight spilled out on to the sidewalk where suspects can be seen kicking one of the victims before other suspects come out of the deli. A witness, identified only as J, said that the fight was over a woman, according to NBC New York. 'The first started in there and it came up to the tree in front of the grocery store, and then from the tree, it went back to the window of the deli,' he said. The suspects, who are described as Hispanic, left with $56 and two cellphones, NYPD said. They fled the scene in an unknown direction after the assault, according to the New York Post. Suspects can be seen outside the deli's door kicking and attacking one of the three victims of the assault .

Summary: The New York Police Department is looking for seven suspects . Two suffered stab wounds while a third victim had several facial fractures . At one point a woman repeatedly smashed a display rack into a victim . Brawl spilled on to street where at least one man was kicked to the ground . Suspects fled the scene in an unknown directions with $56 and two phones .


Trainer Michael Scudamore is hoping a breathing operation will make the crucial difference between Next Sensation winning the Grand Annual Chase after last year’s near miss. The eight-year-old put in a spectacular front-running performance in the Festival finale before fading into fourth beaten one and three-quarter lengths by Savello. It was initially hoped the improving gelding might even be up to challenging the top two-mile chasers this season but he has failed to win in four runs, most recently at Newbury in November. Consequently, he lines up in the Grand Annual off a mark only 1lb higher than he raced off 12 months ago. Next Sensation ridden by jockey Tom Scudamore in The Doom Bar Maghull Novices' Steeple Chase . Jockey Davy Russell on Savello (right) wins the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Steeple Chase . Scudamore, who also plans to saddle Grand National contender Monbeg Dude at the Festival, said: ‘He had a racecourse gallop and that went very well and a breathing operation since his last run. ‘Hopefully, that and better ground we will see him back to somewhere he should be. ‘He hates the soft ground and every time we have run him this year it has nearly been heavy. We actually thought he ran a great race at Newbury considering the conditions.’ Monbeg Dude goes onto finish third in The Betfred Grand National Trial at Haydock Park . Sponsors William Hill make David Pipe’s Bidourey 6-1 favourite to preserve his unbeaten record in the Imperial Cup at Sandown on Saturday. Bidourey holds Festival entries in the Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle and Triumph Hurdle and would secure a £100,000 bonus if he manages to win the Imperial Cup and go on to success at Cheltenham. Pipe has won the Imperial Cup three times in the last 10 years, twice with four-year-olds – Gaspara in 2007 and Ashkazar in 2008. Gaspara successfully secured the bonus with success in the Fred Winter but Ashkazar was second. Bidourey ridden jumps the last to win the Nomad Novices' Hurdle Race at Leicester Racecourse . Irish trainer Gordon Elliott has booked crack amateur jockey Jamie Codd to ride Cause of Causes in the four-mile National Hunt Chase on the opening day of the Festival. The seven-year-old, who was second in last year’s Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Chase, looks to have been trained specifically for the race have run only three times since, most recently over hurdles. Davy Condon riding Cause Of Causes win The Ladbroke Hurdle Race at Ascot racecourse in 2012 .

Summary: Michael Scudamore's Next Sensation will run at the Cheltenham Festival . The eight-year-old was beaten in to fourth last year by Savello . He lines up in the Grand Annual off 1lb higher mark than 12 months ago . Scudamore hopes operation and better ground will see him go close .


An extraordinary gun fight in Brazil in which an off-duty policeman holding a child exchanged fire with two bandits has been caught on camera. The dramatic scene unfolded in a store in Belo Horizonte and ended with the two alleged bandits fleeing. Security camera footage of the incident begins with the two suspects walking into the store in Contagem, a district in the city, and talking to the doorman. An extraordinary gun fight in Brazil has been caught on camera. It involves two armed suspects, one in a dark top, the other in a white top and baseball cap - and an off-duty policeman holding a child (right) After the two suspects talk to the store clerk, the policeman realises they are intent on committing a crime and draws a gun as he steps away from them . The two suspects dodge the policeman's shots and run further inside the store . A few words are exchanged, then the officer reaches for his gun and spins around with the child in his arms. The suspects, one wearing a white T-shirt and the other a dark top, sprint further inside the shop, underneath the camera. At this point it doesn't appear that either has produced a weapon. As they run off the policeman takes cover on the pavement behind a pillar. After peeking around it he moves quickly out of shot. Then the bandit in the white T-shirt rushes out and points a gun in the direction the off-duty policeman left in, before fleeing the scene. The other man follows shortly afterwards. Police said that the attempted robbery took place at around 4pm on Avenida José Faria da Rocha. No one was injured in the shootout. The suspects are still at large, Em.com reported. After a few seconds the man in the white T-shirt produces a gun and points it in the direction of the policeman, before fleeing the scene with his accomplice .

Summary: Dramatic scene unfolded in a store in Belo Horizonte and caught on CCTV . It begins with the two suspects walking in and talking to a store doorman . Off-duty officer a few yards away realises their intention and draws his gun . Shots are exchanged before the suspects flee the scene on foot .