The Tories are set to steal Labour’s thunder by unveiling tax breaks for workers on the minimum wage. A text message intended for a senior aide to George Osborne – but accidentally sent to a newspaper – yesterday divulged plans for a ‘tax free minimum wage’. The details are unclear, but it is thought this would mean that those on the minimum wage would be exempt from paying any income tax – even if its level is raised in future. New plan: The details of George Osborne's leaked plans are unclear, but it is believed to mean that minimum wage earners wouldn' t be paying any income tax . The minimum wage currently stands at £6.50 an hour, rising to £6.70 in October. Labour’s Ed Miliband yesterday pledged that he would help low earners by raising the level above £8 an hour by October 2019. But the Conservatives look set to outflank both Labour and the Lib Dems on the issue of low pay with a firm commitment in their own manifesto, released today. David Cameron said in his speech to the Conservative party conference last year that he wanted to see the threshold for paying income tax – currently £10,600 – go up to £12,500 by April 2020. This will take an extra million people out of income tax altogether, while giving 30million workers a tax cut worth £500 a year. Critique: Danny Alexander said Osborne’s spending plans are 'becoming less and less credible' But if Mr Cameron goes further by also raising the minimum wage – and still keeping everyone on it out of tax – then that would represent a major giveaway. Tax cuts for the low paid are a priority for the Prime Minister after promising to raise the inheritance tax threshold and the 40p rate of tax for those on higher incomes. A text message from Downing Street intended for the Chancellor’s adviser, Neil O’ Brien, read: ‘Hi Neil, Have sent you the tax free min wage press notice draft. Rupert asks if you could print for George in no11?’ Rupert refers to Rupert Harrison, the Chancellor’s most senior economic adviser. The text message ended up being sent to a journalist at The Guardian. It is thought that it refers to a guarantee that, every time the minimum wage rises, its recipients would be protected from paying any income tax. Danny Alexander, the Liberal Democrat Chief Secretary to the Treasury, said it would be another unfunded spending commitment. He added:‘George Osborne’s spending plans are becoming less and less credible by the day, and it’s embarrassing. ‘They now expect the public to believe them when they make unfunded promises with one hand, whilst decimating family budgets and public services with the other.’ Harriet Harman, deputy leader of the Labour party, said: ‘The Tories are making panicky promises with absolutely no idea how they will pay for them.’ Mr Miliband yesterday brought forward by one year his pledge to increase the minimum wage to £8. He also promised to enforce it more effectively with higher fines for offending firms.

Summary: Osborne accidentally divulged plans for a ‘tax free minimum wage’ Could mean minimum wage earners wouldn't be paying any income tax . Follows Ed Miliband's pledge to raise the minimum wage to £8 .


How Neanderthals met their demise remains a long standing mystery for historians. One theory is that early modern humans 'bullied' their Neanderthal cousins to the point of extinction because they had better tools to survive. But a new study of ancient stone tools contradicts this theory by suggesting human weapons were no better than those created by Neanderthals. The researchers studied stone tools that were used by people in the Early Ahmarian culture and the Protoaurignacian culture, living in south and west Europe and west Asia around 40,000 years ago. They found the human tools (pictured) were no more effective than Neanderthal-created tools of the same era . Researchers say the discovery means we may need to rethink the reasons humans survived Neanderthals - and that we may not have behaved as differently as we thought. Traditionally, scientists believed that innovation in weapons enabled humans to spread out of Africa to Europe. But the new study by Nagoya University and the University of Tokyo in Japan argues Neanderthals were just as well-equipped as their human counterparts. 'We're not so special, I don't think we survived Neanderthals simply because of technological competence,' said Dr Seiji Kadowaki, first author of the study from Nagoya University, Japan. On the left is a map of the Levant showing the locations of the Early Ahmarian-related sites analysed in this study. Neanderthals (reconstruction right) may not have been as dim-witted as first believe, claims the study . The Early Ahmarian culture used small stone points as tips for hunting weapons like throwing spears. Researchers previously considered these to be an important innovation - one that helped the humans migrate from west Asia to Europe, where Neanderthals were living . Early modern humans expanded the geographic area they inhabited out of Africa during a period of time 55,000-40,000 years ago. The researchers studied stone tools that were used by people in the Early Ahmarian culture and the Protoaurignacian culture, living in south and west Europe and west Asia around 40,000 years ago. They used small stone points as tips for hunting weapons like throwing spears. Researchers previously considered these to be an important innovation - one that helped the humans migrate from west Asia to Europe, where Neanderthals were living. They are often depicted as dim-witted evolutionary losers, but Neanderthals were not driven to extinction by their lack of brains.. Instead, it is more likely that they disappeared 40,000 years ago because of interbreeding and assimilation with our early modern human ancestors, scientists believe. An analysis of archaeological evidence dating back 200,000 years strips away some of the myths surrounding Neanderthals and reveals they were more advanced and sophisticated than has widely been thought. Many researchers believe the differences between the two human species are not enough on their own to account for the demise of the Neanderthals. Neanderthals have been found to make stone tools and even made jewellery. Eight talons taken from a white-tailed eagle found at Neanderthal site in Krapina in Croatia were used to create a necklace or bracelet 130,000 years ago. However, the new

Summary: Japanese researchers studied ancient stone weapons created by humans . They were no more effective than Neanderthal-created tools of same era . Suggests humans and Neanderthals may not have behaved that differently . Contradicts theory that human hunting led to the demise of Neanderthals .


Arrested: Ashley Doody was arrested on Sunday after allegedly attacking the family dog with a kitchen knife . A 30-year-old mother-of-two allegedly high on bath salts stabbed her family dog with a kitchen knife because she thought it was possessed by demons, according to police in Maine. Aroostook County Sheriff's Office responded to a home in Perham on Sunday and found Ashley Doody acting aggressively and exhibiting unpredictable behavior. They discovered that Doody, who is a nurse, had attacked her mixed-breed dog, Trixie. The sheriff says the dog lost a lot of blood but was taken to a veterinarian and is expected to survive - while Doody is in jail on $1,000 bail. She has been charged with aggravated cruelty to animals and is due to appear before Aroostock County Superior Court on May 19. According to deputies, when they arrived at the home, Doody was threatening to harm herself with the knife. They discovered that she had stabbed Trixie believing the dog was 'demon possessed.' Police have said that they believe Doody had taken bath salts which can cause severe agitation, paranoia, hallucinations and suicidal behavior in users. State animal welfare agents have been notified of the attack and already Doody has been banned from any access to pets in the future. According to her Facebook page, Doody is engaged to be married to Mark Sawyer and has been since May 2008. Seriously injured: Trixie (pictured) is a mixed-breed family dog and was knifed by Doody while she was allegedly high on bath salts on Sunday . Cruelty: According to deputies who arrested Doody she will not be allowed to own a pet after her actions . She claims to work as a nurse at Full Circle Health Care LLC and is a mother to two children. Since the beginning of the month, Doody has been posting self-help and life-affirming messages to her Facebook page such as 'Until you've lived my life, walked my path, suffered my pain and seen what I've seen, I could care less about your judgements.'

Summary: Ashley Doody attacked pet dog Trixie on Sunday after allegedly taking bath salts . Trixie was seriously wounded during the attack but is expected to survive .


The largest single high-definition map of mysterious dark matter has been produced. It is the first in a series of maps of the cosmos that will eventually allow a 3D view of dark matter across one eighth of the night sky. And the map should allow astronomers to study how galaxies formed in the universe. University of Manchester researchers have revealed an HD dark matter map (shown). It shows clumps of mystery particles across 0.4 per cent of the sky. The goal is to eventually map 12.5 per cent over five years. Red here shows more dark matter, and blue shows less. The moon is shown top left for scale . A team from the University of Manchester, led by Dr Sarah Bridle, has spent the past two years measuring the shapes of galaxies used to construct the map. And the map was released today at the April meeting of the American Physical Society in Baltimore, Maryland. It was created using data captured by the Dark Energy Camera, a 570-megapixel imaging device that is the primary instrument for the Dark Energy Survey (DES) led by Fermilab in the US. The survey uses the 13ft (four metres) Victor M. Blanco Telescope located at the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (CTIO) in Chile. When physicists study the dynamics of galaxies and the movement of stars, they are confronted with a mystery. If they only take visible matter into account, their equations simply don't add up; the elements that can be observed are not sufficient to explain the rotation of objects and the existing gravitational forces. There is something missing. From this they deduced that there must be an invisible kind of matter that does not interact with light but does, as a whole, interact by means of the gravitational force. Called 'dark matter', this substance appears to make up at least 80 per cent of the matter in the known universe. And the project is run overall as part of the five-year Dark Energy Survey (DES), and is the largest map of this detail. Of course, we can’t actually directly observe dark matter yet - so the survey instead looks for its noticeable effect on galaxies. Studying this enables the predicted amounts of dark matter in a given area to be mapped, based on its gravitational effects. ‘Dark matter could equally be called “transparent matter”, because we see things behind it that gets distorted by gravity,’ Dr Bridle told MailOnline. In the map she explained we’re seeing about 150 times the area of the full moon, which is about 0.4 per cent of the whole sky. The goal of the DES is to map 12.5 per cent of the entire sky, creating a 3D map of dark matter - and dark energy. ‘It is amazing to see a map of the dark matter over such a large region of the sky, and the full Dark Energy Survey mass map will be more than 30 times bigger still,’ Dr Bridle said in a separate statement. 'Analysis of the clumpiness of the dark matter in the maps

Summary: University of Manchester researchers reveal HD dark matter map . It shows clumps of mystery particles across 0.4 per cent of the sky . The goal is to eventually map 12.5 per cent over five years . Results could help reveal how galaxies form in the universe .


University students who smoke cannabis can expect to get lower grades across the board but especially if they are studying maths, a new study has revealed. Statistics collected at Maastricht University in Holland, where cannabis is decriminalised, have shown that students who were able to buy the drug from coffee shops were five percent less likely to pass their courses. At the same time, foreign students who did not have ready access to the mind bending drug did better on average, the Observer reported. The study will rankle with the increasing number calling for the legislation of cannabis around the world . Economists Olivier Marie from the Dutch University and Ulf Zölitz of IZA made their findings based on what happened in Maastricht in 2011 when the city let only German, Dutch and Belgian nationals have access to its 13 coffee shops, where cannabis was sold. The restriction was put in place to combat drug tourism which was thought to be tarnishing the city’s image. Tourists particularly from France and Luxembourg were visiting Masstricht solely to smoke cannabis. Marie and Zölitz studied the 54,000 sets of grades from students all around the world and came to a stark conclusion. In a paper recently unveiled at the Royal Economic Society conference in Manchester the economists showed plainly that those without easy access to the drug did better in their studies on average. The temporary prohibition constrained consumption amongst the non-German, Dutch and Belgian nationals and their brain function improved. Students who were able to buy the drug from coffee shops were five percent less likely to pass their courses . Marie was quoted as saying the difference was found to be similar to those observed in the US when students reach legal drinking age. The change before and after restriction was seen to be even more pronounced amongst ‘low achievers’. Without access to cannabis they had a 7.6 percent chance of passing the courses. The pair also came to stark conclusions when looking at stats for maths students. For those courses numerical skills the policy effect was ‘five times larger’. For those stuying courses with numerical skills the policy effect was ‘five times larger’, the Maastricht University (pictured) study stark concluded . While there is increasing clamour for the legalisation of cannabis across the world, the economists say there is very little evidence of how the drug – which has been linked to psychosis – affects society. Coffee shops may start to spring up in Berlin with Uruguay planning to be the first country to fully legalise the drug. The drug study says: ‘If marijuana is legalised like it is in many states in the US, we should at least inform consumers about the negative consequences of their drug choices.’ Consuming THC – tetrahydrocannabinol – the active ingredient in Cannabis is much the same as drinking pure vodka it concludes. Marie, a father, said the study has informed how he advises his own 13-year-old son, about cannabis and he shares the findings as a precautionary measure. The economists say there is little evidence

Summary: Study at Maastricht University found access to drug lowered grade scores . Those who could buy cannabis legally did 5% worse across all courses . Statistics were worst for maths students or those developing number skills . Economists say more to be done to investigate the drug's affect on society .


Kim Rose, 57, who is standing in Southampton Itchen, was questioned over allegations of bribing voters but will face no further action . A Ukip candidate accused of bribing voters with sausage rolls will face no further action - but he could be arrested if he tries it again. Kim Rose, 57, was alleged to have bribed voters in Southampton by putting on a spread at a party event, which included the pastry snacks and sandwiches. Although he was never arrested or charged, Mr Rose was questioned by police over an alleged criminal offence of 'treating'. He has now criticised the 'absolutely ridiculous' police investigation - and says he believes the furore could help him win his seat. Mr Rose, who is standing in a key marginal seat in Southampton Itchen, said: 'The officers told me today that I have now entered the political world and I must no longer hand out sausage rolls. 'They told me I have got to watch anything I do. So I'm going to stay away from bakeries from now on - if I see one I'm going to run a mile.' Mr Rose, a jeweller, was questioned at Romsey Police station, Hampshire. He poked fun at the accusations by taking in boxes of Jaffa Cakes for the officers. It came after he laughed off the initial allegations by saying: 'Thank God they didn't find out about the Jaffa Cakes.' However, when he emerged 30 minutes later, he revealed that officers had refused to accept the treats, saying that would also constitute a bribe. Mr Rose, who had been backed by party leader Nigel Farage, maintained that there was no 'corrupt' intent behind his food giveaway. He also accused rival parties of underhand tactics, adding: 'The support has been tremendous and it's backfired on the major parties in Southampton big time and I now believe I can win my seat. 'I could be the first politician to win a seat in parliament based on sausage rolls and Jaffa Cakes. Scroll down for video . 'This story went all over the world. I have friends in Costa Rica who saw me come up on their TV and they nearly fell off their stools.' The alleged incident took place at a community centre in the Weston area of the city on February 21 where his friend, veteran snooker star Jimmy White, 52, played pool with children. The Ukip candidate put on a spread of sandwiches, sausage rolls and teas and coffees for the event. He said he was oblivious that he had done anything potentially illegal until he was contacted by Hampshire Constabulary's Economic Crime Unit. Although he was never arrested or charged, Mr Rose was questioned at Romsey Police Station (pictured) over the alleged crime - and took in a packet of Jaffa Cakes to poke fun at the investigation . Mr Rose (pictured with Jimmy White, left, and Nigel Farage, right) branded police involvement as 'absolutely ridiculous', adding that voters in the marginal seat were unlikely to 'change their mind for a sausage roll' At the time,

Summary: Kim Rose was questioned after handing out sausage rolls at party event . 57-year-old jeweller was accused of 'treating' - trying to influence voters . He branded investigation 'ridiculous' but believes it will help him win votes . Southampton Itchen candidate said: 'I could be the first politician to win a seat in parliament based on sausage rolls and Jaffa Cakes'


Damon Albarn said modern pop stars are part of a 'selfie generation' that just sings about platitudes . He was once the driving force behind Britpop in the 1990s and became known for his very public spat with Oasis' Gallagher brothers. And now Blur frontman Damon Albarn, who lives in Kensington and Chelsea in London, has returned to pick a fight with even more people in the music industry. Albarn has criticised today's pop stars for 'talking platitudes' and singing only about themselves, at a time when, he believes, they could be using their music to make political statements in the run up to the general election. The 47-year-old dubbed modern pop artists as existing in a 'selfie generation' of stars who use their music to reveal only how they feel. 'Modern day musicians are talking platitudes now and it's not interesting to me,' Albarn told the Sunday Times' Culture magazine. His comments are timely as Blur releases its first album in years this month. Albarn's criticisms are also likely to resonate with people who have been scornful about the work of modern day pop stars such as Taylor Swift and Sam Smith who are known for using their singles to express their emotions about failed relationships. 'What are any of them saying?' added Albarn, now a father-of-one. 'I don't hear them saying anything other than "This is me and this is how I feel," which is an important part of songwriting, but we're talking in the context of an election.' Blur shot to success with Parklife in 1995 - widely seen as a commentary about growing up in the 1990s and the ordinary people that many forgot about. They became one of the best known bands in pop, fuelled by a very public row with rivals Oasis. But by 2002 Graham Coxon - best friend of Albarn - was asked to leave the band and they all began to do their own projects. In 2009 they reunited to play Hyde Park and again in 2012. Sam Smith,recently credited the man who broke his heart for inspiring his award winning album . Taylor Swift is known for using her music to criticise her ex-boyfriends and reveal her struggles in love . Albarn said he would like to see popstars talking about what is going on around them and using their music to comment on modern society and politics. He is characteristically forthright about his own political stance. The Blur frontman longs to see a Labour and Green party government, and dismisses an incident in the 1990s when Tony Blair tried to recruit him as an incident when he was young and new to politics, and still did not know his own political mind. He would also like to see Trident significantly reduced. Alex James (left), Dave Rowntree (centre, top), guitarist Graham Coxon (right) and Damon Albarn (centre front) were one of the best known boybands in the 1990s and have reunited to produced a new album . Blur release their new album The Magic Whip later this month. It is the first

Summary: Damon Albarn said modern day popstars are just singing 'platitudes' He called for performers to use music to comment about current issues . Albarn spoke as Blur prepared to release first full length album in 10 years . Comments likely to be picked up by people critical of modern day stars such as Taylor Swift and Sam Smith, known for music about relationships .


A 14-year-old British boy has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with plotting to carry out a terror attack during the Anzac Day commemorations in Australia. The teenager from Blackburn, Lancashire, who cannot be named but is thought to be the youngest person charged with Islamist-related terror offences in the UK, was arrested last weekend. He is said to have incited an Australian teenager, Sevdet Besim, to behead, run over or shoot a police officer in a 'Lee Rigby style' massacre during a ceremony for fallen soldiers. The 14-year-old British boy (pictured left in court sketch) has been remanded in custody after appearing in court today . He is also alleged to have encouraged the 18-year-old from Melbourne to carry out another decapitation on a 'loner' in their own home. Besim was arrested by Australian police after Greater Manchester Police revealed the extent of communications between the pair. Five other men have also been arrested by Australian counter-terrorism officers. The boy appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court today wearing a grey tracksuit to answer two charges of inciting terrorism overseas, which both date between March 15 and 26 this year. He bit his fingernails throughout the hearing and gazed at the packed press gallery, before having a whispered conversation with his lawyer, and spoke only to confirm his age, name and address. The teenager was flanked by two police officers in the dock while a family member sat in court for the brief hearing. He was remanded in custody to youth detention accommodation in the north of England after District Judge Emma Arbuthnot turned down a bail application. This afternoon he appeared by videolink at the Old Bailey for a preliminary hearing and spoke only to confirm his first name. The 14-year-old boy was remanded in custody after he was charged with inciting terror overseas was planning a 'Lee Rigby-style' attack during an Anzac Day ceremony in Melbourne, Australia (pictured) Suspect: Sevdet Besim (pictured) from Melbourne was charged with conspiracy to commit terrorist acts which had allegedly been planned by a 14-year-old British boy . Counsel and the judge appeared in court without their robes and wigs because of the defendant's young age. Judge Mr Justice Saunders said the case should be dealt with as soon as possible because of the defendant's age. The trial is estimated to last three to four weeks and is due to take place in August or September in Manchester. The defendant was remanded in custody and is excused from attending the next hearing at the Old Bailey on 14 May. Prosecutor Rebecca Ledwidge told Westminster Magistrates Court at this morning's hearing: 'It is alleged that [the defendant] communicated with an individual in Australia over a secure encryption application known as Telegram. 'Throughout the communications, it is clear that they were discussing a plan to attack an Anzac Parade in Melbourne, Australia.' Miss Ledwidge said the options discussed were to carry out 'a knife attack on police, or a "car op" on police, or a gun attack on police'. The second allegation, Miss Ledwidge said,

Summary: Teenager is believed to be youngest charged with terror offences in UK . He is accused of plotting a 'Lee Rigby-style' massacre during Anzac Day . Alleged to have encouraged Sevdet Besim to behead a member of public . He was remanded in custody and will appear before court in Manchester .


Alastair Cook passed another landmark on his way to becoming England’s highest runscorer as he pursued the equally important prize of cementing his place as their Ashes captain. When Cook slapped a Kemar Roach full toss to the boundary in the early stages of his reply to West Indies’ 299 on Wednesday, he moved beyond Alec Stewart into second place among England’s great Test accumulators. Now only Graham Gooch, the man Cook returned to earlier this year to try to restore his batting to full working order, stands above an England captain who is very much fighting for his leadership future in this series. Alastair Cook passed Alec Stewart's 8,463 runs to become England's second highest Test run-scorer . Cook had watched West Indies’ last pair of Devendra Bishoo and Shannon Gabriel add an unlikely 52 to undo much of the good work provided by a welcome burst of wickets from Stuart Broad. It lifted the hosts to a score that should have been beyond them and left Cook and Jonathan Trott, both under pressure after their failures in Antigua, with the final session of the second day to begin the climb towards a total big enough to press for a priceless victory. Trott had been frenetic on his return to the side in Antigua but here he was much more like his old self, scratching away at the crease and meticulous both off his pads and on the drive. Anything short, particularly from the pacey Gabriel, was swiftly ducked. Cook, meanwhile, looked comfortable with his new stance even though he could easily have fallen on 29 off the leg-spinner Bishoo. When bad light stopped play they had reached 74 and England, perhaps, were back on top. One man who definitely looked back to his best form was Broad, who bowled beyond 90mph for the first time since returning from surgery while claiming three wickets for 19 when rain finally relented. Earlier the crowd for only the third Test to be staged on the spice island , which included thousands of England supporters, had to display extreme patience as cricket again embarrassed itself in the face of weather problems. Yes, there was nothing the umpires could do about the squally showers that wiped out the bulk of the morning session but there was plenty they could do as the sun shone throughout the lunch interval. Then they could have avoided an additional 10-minute delay when they were slow in coming back out after an afternoon shower because they said the outfield was still wet. What difference does 10 minutes make? When the weather relented there was plenty of drama, not least when Marlon Samuels gave his wicket away just two balls after reaching a century that had England, in particular Ben Stokes, cursing him on the first evening. Anderson had clenched his fist and roared into Samuels’ face, earning himself a rebuke from the umpires, after making a breakthrough England badly wanted. The sight of his strike partner fired up seemed to bring the best from Broad, who then bowled his best

Summary: England paceman Stuart Broad back to his best with four-wicket haul . Openers Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott shared first half-century stand . The tourists closed on 74-0 in reply to West Indies' first innings total of 299 .


A mother who drove six children, including two of her own, to a residence just outside New Orleans so they could fight another group of juveniles, resulting in one child being shot, has been arrested. Police say 35-year-old Lakenya Hall, of Kenner, drove the children to a fight just after 5pm Wednesday after a previous fight at a bus stop. It was at that second location that a 14-year-old was shot in the upper thigh. He was treated at an area hospital and later released. LaKenya Hall (above) of Kenner, Lousiana was arrested after driving six children to a fight where one was shot . Hall was booked on six counts of contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile and disturbing the peace. She remains in custody. A 15-year-old was also booked for aggravated battery and illegal possession of a handgun among other charges. Hall's two sons, ages 15 and 11, were arrested on charges of disturbing the peace by fighting. Authorities are still not certain what the fight was about, and more arrests are expected as police have been told there is a video of the fight.

Summary: LaKenya Hall of Kenner, Lousiana was arrested after driving six children to a fight . This after they had already been in a fight at their bus stop . Two of the chidlren were Hall's, ages 15 and 11, and one boy, 14, was shot in the leg . Hall was charged with six counts of contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile and disturbing the peace . Her two sons as well as the man who shot the child Hall brought to the fight were also arrested . More arrests are expected as police say their is a video of the fight .


A Brazilian model who shot to fame after winning the Miss BumBum contest in 2014 has sparked outrage by posting a snap of her naked body painted with an image of the Virgin Mary to her Instagram account, along with a special Easter prayer. Indianara Carvalho, 23 - who had hymen surgery last year to 'restore' her virginity so she could enjoy her first time all over again with ‘someone special' - accompanied the racy photo with the phrase: 'Good Friday. Lord, on this day I ask for peace, love, wisdom and strength.' The image, just one of a series of nude body-painted shots she shared over the Easter weekend, attracted more than 750 'likes', as well as a tirade of disapproval from her followers over its sacrilegious nature. Scroll down for video . Sacrilegious? Indianara Carvalho, 23, accompanied the racy image (pictured) with the phrase, 'Good Friday. Lord, on this day I ask for peace, love, wisdom and strength' 'Don’t mix God with your ridiculous shame and profanity,' wrote one Instagram user, Eliane Paz Salinas, of the portraits, which were created by Brazilian artist Binho over a marathon ten-hour spray can session. Another, Cadmo Barrera Lerma, ranted: 'You have lost my total respect, at least one in your list of followers.' Janvier Veliz Angulo concurred, stating: 'This proves that beauty is not everything … you have lost me as one of your fans.' Referring to Miss Carvalho's accompanying prayer, another user fumed: 'I think that to ask for peace and love and protection there is no need to be naked!!!! Please respect things related to God!' Clutching a Rosary: The photo, just one of a series of nude body-painted shots she shared over the Easter weekend, attracted 750 'likes', as well as a tirade of disapproval from her followers . Faith: Miss Carvalho, pictured in other poses from the same shoot, had hymen surgery last year to 'restore' her virginity so she could enjoy her first time all over again with ‘someone special' Christianity is the dominant religion in Brazil, with Roman Catholics accounting for 64 per cent of the population and Protestants making up 22 per cent, according to the latest Census. Miss Carvalho's lengthy prayer also stated: 'Father, protect my ears from all evils and watch my steps on the path to truth. 'May your blessings fill my spirit and my heart, which is so kind and cheerful... Feel your sweet and gentle presence... I am your grace.' The buxom blonde triumphed in Brazil's annual bottom beauty contest last year, which sees 27 women - one from each state - complete to prove their backside is best. Shortly afterwards, she underwent 'vaginal rejuvenation surgery' which includes a hymenoplasty, in order to bring 'respect' to her BumBum title, and to use her newly virginal status to find love. Christianity is the dominant religion in Brazil, with Roman Catholics accounting for 64 per cent of the population and Protestants making up 22 per cent, according to the latest Census . Miss Carvalho, pictured mid-workout, said last year that by re-becoming a

Summary: Indianara Carvalho, 23, triumphed in 2014's Miss BumBum contest . She posted the controversial nude to Instragram snap on Good Friday . Fans blasted the model for her lack of 'respect' to God . Last year, Miss Carvalho had vaginal surgery to 'restore' her virginity .


Despite his daughter remaining in a medically induced coma since she was found unresponsive in a bathtub at her Atlanta home in January, singer Bobby Brown told an audience on Saturday night that she is 'awake.' Bobby was performing at the Verizon Theatre in Dallas when he told the stunned audience that 'Bobbi is awake. She's watching me.' The singer didn't elaborate on if his daughter had regained consciousness or if he was talking instead about her spirit. After the 46-year-old's comment, his sister Tina posted on Facebook, '[Bobbi] woke up and is no longer on life support!!!!!:):)God is good!!thanks for your prayers,,still a process,but she is going to be ok:):):):).' But TMZ reported on Monday that Whitney Houston's family insists the 22-year-old is not awake and is the same condition she was when she entered the facility. Scroll down for video . Singer Bobby Brown was performing at the Verizon Theatre in Dallas on Saturday night when he told the stunned audience that 'Bobbi is awake. She's watching me' 'She's in the exact same condition she was in when she went into the facility.' a source told the site, adding the budding singer will only blink occasionally. She is still on a ventilator. There have been reports in recent weeks that Bobby and his desire to keep his daughter on life support is at odds with the family of his deceased ex-wife Whitney Houston. Bobbi Kristina's aunt Pat Houston and grandmother Cissy Houston both believe that the time has come to take her off life support as she has shown no signs of improvement. 'Of course Bobby wants Krissy to wake up and return to her life. That's all he wants. But there doesn't seem to be a lot of hope and the Houston family is resigned to the fact that keeping Krissy on life support may not be the best option,' a source told the Inquistr. 'They don't think what Bobby is doing is the best thing for her.' A source close to Bobbi Kristina's family reportedly said that 'nothing has improved' for her even after she was moved to the DeKalb Medical facility in Atlanta in mid-March. According to sources, the family is also concerned if Bobby Brown will remain available to make an emergency medical decision for Bobbi Kristina as he might head to Australia next month. Bobby Brown spoke for the first time about daughter Bobbi Kristina in Los Angeles a week ago on Saturday and admitted: 'I dunno what the hell I am going through right now, but I am giving it to God and letting him deal with it' Unresponsive: On January 31, Bobbi Kristina Brown was found unresponsive in her bathtub. She's been in a coma ever since . Last week, Bobby Brown made his first public appearance since the aspiring actress was hospitalized by performing at the Soul Food Festival in Los Angeles. During the 11 April performance the singer admitted 'I dunno what the hell I am going through right now, but I am giving it to God and letting him deal

Summary: The singer was performing at the Verizon Theatre in Dallas on Saturday . Told the stunned audience that 'Bobbi is awake. She's watching me' Didn't elaborate on if his daughter had regained consciousness or if he was talking instead about her spirit . After, his sister Tina wrote on Facebook, '[Bobbi] woke up and is no longer on life support!!!!!:):)God is good!...' Whitney Houston's family denies anything has changed, according to a source . Bobbi Kristina has been in a medically induced coma since January . Bobby is reportedly at odds with the family of his deceased ex-wife Whitney Houston over how long to keep his daughter on life support .


It’s been just over three years since Dana Vulin was set alight at her Perth home, resulting in horrific third degree burns to more than 60 per cent of her body and countless operations to reconstruct her scorched face, arms and torso. Now the woman who turned her into a 'human fireball', leaving her unable to make simple movements such as straightening her elbows due to the agonising scarring, will argue her 17-year jail sentence was too severe. Lawyers for Natalie Dimitrovska will on Tuesday, in the Supreme Court of Western Australia, claim that Ms Vulin was not as badly injured as she stated in court, based on footage that shows her recovery filmed for Channel 7's Sunday Night program. Dimitrovska, who believed her former husband was involved with Ms Vulin and was envious of her beauty, vowed to ruin her ‘pretty little face’. She walked into Ms Vulin’s home on February 16, 2012, and hurled a bottle of methylated spirits over her setting her ablaze and changing the 29-year-old’s life in every way imaginable. ‘I lost my enter life, I know that sounds huge but people don’t understand the enormity of not having my functionality, it’s my independence, my sexuality, my everything,' Ms Vulin told Daily Mail Australia. Scroll down for video . Road to recovery: Dana Vulin suffered horrific third degree burns to her face and body. Using skin taken from her legs, doctors have reconstructed the 29-year-old's scorched skin over countless operations during the past three years. Ms Vulin has many more operations to come and still suffers greatly with functionality . During Dimitrovska’s original trial, in Western Australia’s District Court, Ms Vulin described how she 'was pretty much instantly on fire' during the attack. As she continues her long and painful recovery, spending most days in hospital and working with domestic violence and suicide prevention charities in her spare time, the dark prospect that Dimitrovska could be freed early looms. ‘I’ve been given a life sentence and she’s complaining about 17 years,’ Ms Vulin said. She found out a year ago that Dimitrovska was lodging an appeal to argue her sentence for grievous bodily harm with intent was ‘manifestly excessive’. ‘My understanding is she thinks it’s a sentence too long for what she has done. It’s just annoying I just want to move on and she’s already caused me enough pain, leave me alone,’ Ms Vulin said. 'I am accepting I’m always going to have scars, which is a necessity to move on': Almost three years on since her horrific attack, Ms Vulin spends most of her days in hospital still but is also working with charities . Lawyers for Natalie Dimitrovska (left and right) will on Tuesday claim that Ms Vulin was not as badly injured as she stated in court. They are appealing for her sentence to be reduced . She has ‘no idea’ if her attacker’s appeal will be successful however, as ‘it’s such a unique case, it’s unprecedented,’ Ms Vulin explained. Since the assault when she was 25-years-old, Ms Vulin spent two years and

Summary: Natalie Dimitrovska set Dana Vulin on fire at her home in February 2012 . Ms Vulin suffered third degree burns to more than 60 per cent of her body . Dimitrovska was sentenced to 17 years in jail for her drug affected crime . Lawyers argue her sentence was 'excessive' for the harm caused . Her appeal will be heard in the Supreme Court of WA on Tuesday . Meanwhile, Ms Vulin has countless more reconstruction operations to go . Her scarring is so bad she can't straighten her elbows or lift her arms up .


An unknown illustrator who films her every move and interacts with strangers for hours at a time has become one of the internet's biggest celebrities - and she's only been online for 29 days. Amanda Oleander, 25, is one of the stars of Periscope, Twitter's new live broadcasting platform and has been 'loved' over 7.5 million times in less than a month since it launched. Branded the Kim Kardashian of the social platform, when the brunette starts a live stream, thousands of Periscope users around the globe stop what they're doing to watch. Scroll down for video . Amanda Orleander, broadcasting live from her bedroom, is the emerging star of Periscope . In a recent broadcast, Amanda addressed her audience via her iPhone from her LA bedroom: 'Do you know the power that we have? Do you guys understand what is happening. 'This is crazy!' Amanda continued during her bedroom broadcast, and before she has even taken a breath, hundreds of hearts flutter on to her screen - more tokens of 'love' from the thousands of people watching. Last month, the art graduate was going about her anonymous life as an illustrator for entertainment site E! Online but her Periscope broadcasts, which show her going about her daily business in LA, have catapulted her into the limelight. And so far she has had little competition from 'real' celebrities. Ellen DeGeneres is the highest ranking star but is trailing behind Amanda with a mere three million 'loves'. 'This is like a reality show, but it’s not scripted,' Amanda tells her thousands of viewers continuing her bedroom broadcast. 'Before this happened I always thought I'd love to share my life with more people because I’m always up to really spontaneous things.' Amanda mulls over the day during a live broadcast, whilst she chats to the viewers messaging her (which appear on left of screen). So far she has been 'loved' 7.5million times, shown by hearts on the right . The new app not only allows users to stream live video to anyone on Earth who wants to watch, but allows viewers to chat to the broadcaster in real time by typing messages that pop up on screen. So Amanda's monologue is peppered with shout-outs and answers to questions from her viewers. 'Hey Charles,' she says acknowledging a new follower. 'I was going to sleep when I thought about this last broadcast. Arlene you’re funny!' she continues in reference to a message, then 'You’re so beautiful' pops up from @Arlene. 'I don’t know how many of you saw me tonight,' she says. 'We randomly talked to my neighbour, then I went to see my friend Yonatan. Then I met with a Periscope follower for the first time.' A little yellow square with the message 'Show us your boobs' flashes up on screen. 'Why would you do that?' she adds. 'Now you're blocked forever.' A live webcam platform, may seem to have porn written all over but users won't be flashing anything X-rated during broadcasts - nudity is banned. Although bought by Twitter in January for

Summary: Strangers watch Amanda Oleander, 25, from LA, all day long . She's the star of Periscope, Twitter's new live broadcasting mobile app . It streams live video and users can chat and message in real time . She's already more popular than celebrities including Ellen DeGeneres .


Two Air India pilots have been removed from duty after they reportedly got into a fight inside the cockpit of a plane shortly before it was scheduled to take off. The altercation involving the captain and co-pilot erupted while the plane was being prepared for a 50-minute journey from Delhi to Jaipur last night. Both pilots have been derostered after the captain of flight AI611 complained that the co-pilot had misbehaved and struck him, the Times of India reported. An Air India captain claims a co-pilot misbehaved and struck him during an altercation in the cockpit (file) An Air India spokesman told the newspaper: ‘Both the pilots have been derostered. An inquiry has been ordered into this.’ The airline insists the altercation was limited to a verbal argument, and there was no physical violence. The Times of India, quoting a source, reported that the captain was assaulted after he asked the co-pilot to record ‘critical take-off figures’ for the flight, including the number of passengers on board, take-off weight and fuel. Instead of immediately reporting the incident in Delhi, which would have led to the cancellation of the flight, the captain flew the plane to Jaipur and then informed Air India staff. Indian aviation officials have launched an investigation into the incident to determine whether any of the parties involved should be disciplined. Reports suggest that the captain was assaulted after asking the co-pilot to record information before take-off . A report by the Times of India said that the co-pilot has faced similar accusations in the past. Three years ago he told the captain of a flight to exit the cockpit, ‘remove the stars on his shirt collar’ and fight him, while a complaint filed two years ago from another captain questioned the co-pilot’s mental health and claimed he was ‘rude and unbecoming’. Last night’s incident comes at a sensitive time for the commercial aviation industry following the tragedy involving Germanwings flight 4U9525. Investigators believe 27-year-old co-pilot Andreas Lubitz deliberately crashed the plane into the French Alps – killing everyone on board – after locking the captain out of the cockpit on a flight from Barcelona to Dusseldorf. German newspaper Bild reported that Lubitz searched the internet for information on suicide and depression using the name ‘Skydevil’.

Summary: The captain claimed that the co-pilot assaulted him, Indian media reported . Air India insists the pair had an argument and there was no violence . Incident occurred shortly before the plane flew from Delhi to Jaipur . Reports suggest the co-pilot has faced similar accusations in the past .


Freckly-faced carrot tops once mocked for their distinctive hair are flourishing into flame-haired sex symbols as the redhead takes the celebrity world by storm. From Hollywood starlets and musical sex symbols to a certain member of the royal family, according to copper-locked actor Damian Lewis, his hair colour is having a moment on screens both big and small. Whether their rouge colouring is au naturel or straight out of a packet, we're loving the fiery-haired stars flying the flag for gingers everywhere. Scroll down for video . 'This might be a unique moment in recent history: redheads everywhere are doing well,' said Damian Lewis . The Wolf Hall star told The Sunday Times Magazine: 'The redhead stock is very high at the moment. 'This might be a unique moment in recent history: redheads everywhere are doing well - Prince Harry, Ed Sheeran, Julianne Moore, me, Lily Cole.' In truth, many of us have nurtured secret crushes on those with bold barnets for years, with Prince Harry transforming from a cute ginger kid into a bone-fide hot-haired hunk before the nation's eyes. Then there's our admiration for the eternal glamour of Julianne Moore, who has been lighting up our screens with her lioness's mane since the 1990s. The 54-year-old has embraced her natural colour and hopes to help young reds to do the same. She even penned a bestselling children's book Freckleface Strawberry, about a young redhead girl finding confidence in a world full of blondes and brunettes. Prince Harry transformed from a cute ginger kid into a bona fide hot-haired hunk before the nation's eyes . Julianne Moore has embraced her natural colour and hopes to help young reds to do the same . For others, the love of red locks stormed its way into their hearts and hair salons thanks to the fiery females in Game of Thrones. Sansa Stark and Ygritte rock luminous-looking locks with porcelain skin, while auburn-haired Melisandre - aka The Red Woman - seduces would-be kings, turning them into putty in her hands. Sophie Turner, who plays Sansa Stark, is in fact a natural blonde, which is what makes her red such a vibrant shade of copper. Turner has said her dyed locks are what get her recognised, and so when she's not filming for GoT, she goes back to her natural colour. Perhaps the first moment you felt a weakness for a man with a mop of auburn curls was when Eddie Redmayne let out that adorable squeak during his Oscar performance. In truth, he's only borderline ginger, with his red hue and freckles hibernating in winter. Not that Eddie would know - he's colour blind, so can't distinguish between red and green. Eddie Redmayne is actually colour blind, so is unable to see how gorgeous his red locks are . Of course we can't talk about sexy gingers without mentioning man of the musical moment, Ed Sheeran. His tattoos may look as if they've been drawn in Crayola, but his carroty mop top and ginger stubble do nothing to quash our daydreams of being the

Summary: Wolf Hall actor Damian Lewis said redheads' 'stock is high' Actors with red hair starring in hit films, Game of Thrones and Mad Men . FEMAIL takes a look at the hottest flame-haired stars around .


A white supremacist gunned down his gay boss for sexually abusing one of his young relatives, he told the court during his first appearance on Tuesday. 'Doing time's the easy part, you know what I'm saying?' Kenneth Morgan Stancil III, 20, said as he was ushered out of the courtroom in Daytona Beach, Florida. He is accused of walking into Wayne County Community College in Goldsboro, North Carolina on Monday and killing his former supervisor, Ronald Lane, 44, before fleeing on a motorbike. He was arrested more than 500 miles away early on Tuesday after officers found him sleeping on a Florida beach. He will be extradited back to North Carolina to face a charge of open murder. Scroll down for video . In court: Kenneth Stancil, pictured in court on Tuesday, said he 'ridded one last child molester from the Earth' as he appeared before the judge in Daytona Beach, Florida. He is accused of killing his former boss . Outspoken: Even though he was advised of his right to remain silent, he reportedly admitted to the killing . On Tuesday, he appeared relaxed in the courtroom and, despite the judge advising him he had the right to remain silent, he admitted to the killing, WRAL reported. He confessed to the shooting in an obscenity-laced statement, saying he 'ridded one last child molester from the Earth', according to the station. He said Lane, who had been his supervisor at the college's print shop until Stancil was fired last month, had been 'messing with' one of Stancil's family members. Stancil did not file a report about the alleged molestation with local authorities, according to the Wayne County sheriff's office. After Stancil was denied bond, he told the judge he did not blame him for the decision, and he was assigned a public defender. The 20-year-old had been a work-study student who reported to Lane, but he was dismissed from the program in March because of too many absences, according to the college. Arrested: Stancil, left, shot dead his former work-study supervisor Ron Lane, right. The student, who was close to completing his three-year welding course with top marks, was dismissed from his job last month . By his side: Stancil's mother Debbie, pictured at his graduation, said Lane had made unwanted sexual comments towards her son, but she denied her son's claim that Lane had abused a young relative . Tragedy: Lane is pictured right with his long-term boyfriend, Chuck Tobin, who took his life last year . Police have said they are investigating the shooting as a possible hate crime. Authorities would not elaborate but they confirmed Lane was gay. They are also investigating Stancil's possible links with white supremacist groups. On Facebook, he describes his interests as 'white pride' and calls himself the 'White Knight'. He also has multiple white supremacist tattoos across his body, including 'Brother Hood'across his neck and '88' beneath his eye. The number eight represents the eighth letter in the alphabet - H - and so is 88 understood to stand for 'Heil Hitler'. But his

Summary: Kenneth Morgan Stancil III 'walked into Wayne County Community College in North Carolina on Monday and shot dead print shop director Ron Lane' He was arrested in Florida and will be extradited back to North Carolina . Lane, 44, had supervised him under a work-study program at the print shop but Stancil, 20, was dismissed last month for absenteeism . In court on Tuesday, Stancil said he 'ridded one last child molester from the Earth'; he said Lane had sexually assaulted one of Stancil's relatives . But Stancil's mother said it was not true and that her son is 'rattled' Police are investigating the killing of Lane as a possible hate crime . Stancil lists 'white power' as his interests on Facebook and has white supremacist tattoos, including an '88' to signify 'Heil Hitler'


One of Hollywood’s most respected PRs claimed that the Oscars judges did not want to give 12 Years A Slave the Best Picture Award because it was not patriotic enough to America. According to hacked Sony emails, Peggy Siegal said that the voting panel objected to having a British director paint their country in a bad light. She said that Steve McQueen would not win as the Academy did not want such a dark message about the US to be ‘sent around the world’. The emails also reveal that a Hollywood blockbuster of Dr Who is in the works - but not for a few years. Scroll down for video . Controversial: A hacked Sony email revealed respected Hollywood PR Peggy Siegal believed the Oscar voting panel did not want 12 Years A Slave to win because it was not patriotic enough towards America and were concerned a victory for British director Steve McQueen (right) would paint the US in a bad light . The details were included in a database of 30,287 documents and 173,132 emails that was uploaded to the WikiLeaks website after hackers stole them from Sony Pictures Entertainment, the company’s movie division, last November. The database is the first time the information has been made available in one place in a searchable format. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said that the documents ‘show the inner workings of an influential multinational corporation’ and should be in the public domain. But Sony reacted with fury and a spokesman said that the company wanted to ‘strongly condemn’ Assange’s actions. The email from Siegal, who has been called the most powerful PR on the East coast of America, was sent to former Sony Pictures Entertainment chair Amy Pascal in October 2013. Global perception She wrote in the email: 'This film is made by a Brit that exposes the darkest "hidden history" of America, exposing a cruel and brutal segment of our white society.' She added the plantation owners are as 'terrible as the Nazis' She wrote: ‘The Academy consists of approximately 6,000 white 60-year-old men who are educated, experienced filmmakers who take their voting power seriously. ‘They are all fiercely patriotic and very aware of our day by day international standing politically and culturally. ‘This film is made by a Brit that exposes the darkest "hidden history" of America, exposing a cruel and brutal segment of our white society. These plantation owners are as terrible as the Nazis, who are the only "acceptable" cinematic villains. ‘As powerful as Brad Pitt is as a producer/spokesman, he will not over expose himself in the states.’ She added that the Academy’s experience of watching the film was ‘not pleasant’ and that some might fast forward or turn it off because of the violence. She wrote: ‘Many others who have seen it tout the brilliant filmmaking but are a bit embarrassed by the story and more importantly did not "enjoy" watching it. ‘My point is.... is this the story American cultural bell ringers want to send around the world as the "best story" in the best picture?’

Summary: Peggy Siegal said panel did not want British director Steve McQueen to win . Her allegations were revealed in hacked emails from Sony . She said they believed it would paint their country in a bad light . The group were also concerned because of the film's dark message .


Javier Hernandez scored the goal of his life on Wednesday night but Real Madrid are unlikely to take up their option to buy the player. The Mexico international broke down in tears after scoring the goal that beat rivals Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter final and was hailed as the golden boy of Real. Yet, once the emotions have settled, Real intend to find a striker who can offer a greater threat in reserve. They agreed an option with Manchester United last summer that would £7.5million of a final sum of around £15million paid at the end of the season, but Real want to place their money elsewhere. Javier Hernandez wheels away after scoring against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final . The Mexico striker's late goal was enough to send Real Madrid through to the semi-finals . Despite his heroics, Real are unlikley to take up an option of making the Man United star's loan permanent . United have no shortage of interest in Hernandez who has one year left on contract and his exploits in the Bernabeu will only strengthen their hand. Orlando of the MLS have tried and failed to convince Hernandez to join them while Dinamo Moscow have made enquiries in the past fortnight. Lazio, who tried to sign him in January before realising he had already played for United this season, maintain an interest while Premier League sides such as Everton, Newcastle, West Ham and Stoke have also asked to be kept informed. Southampton may yet strike a deal involving Nathaniel Clyne going the other way while La Liga rivals Valencia are also among his admirers. The forward is not wanted at United, but has attracted interest from a number of clubs home and abroad . Real Madrid stars (L-R) Pepe, Critsiano Ronaldo, Dani Carvajal and Sergio Ramos celebrate victory . Hernandez has spoken of his frustration at Madrid this season, he has scored four goals in 421 minutes of La Liga football, averaging just under a goal per game and two more in cup competitions. Hamstring premitting, he will likely start at Celta Vigo on Sunday, at home to Almeria next midweek and potentially against Sevilla depending on the recovery of Karim Benzema. 20 September, 2014: Two in 8-2 win away at Deportivo . 18 October, 2014: One in a 5-0 away win at Levante . 29 October, 2014: One in 4-1 Copa del Rey win at Cornella . 11 April, 2015: One in 3-0 league victory over Eibar . 22 April, 2015: Winner in 1-0 aggregate victory over Atletico (Champions League) Appearances: 24 Goals: 6 .

Summary: Javier Hernandez scored the winner in the Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid . Real Madrid still unlikely to take up option to sign Manchester United star . Mexico international has attracted interest from Dinamo Moscow, Lazio, Everton, Newcastle, West Ham and Stoke .


After months of speculation - and years of her friends' doubts - Whole Pantry founder Belle Gibson has admitted she never had cancer. With her business empire destroyed and her online community in tatters, Gibson today admitted her fatal cancer 'diagnoses' were lies. 'No. None of it is true,' she said, during a series of interviews published in the latest edition of the Australian Women's Weekly. In the interviews - which questioned her relationship with the truth and her understanding of cancer - Gibson said she was not seeking forgiveness. 'I don't want forgiveness. I just think (it) was the responsible thing to do. Above anything, I would like people to say, 'Okay, she's human'. Gibson's confession was the first time she has spoken publicly since - under fire from furious former fans - she told Daily Mail Australia she feared for her family's safety. Scroll down for video . Ms Gibson revealed the truth of her cancer diagnosis in an interview . Ms Gibson, pictured kissing her son Olivier, 4, on the head, said: 'None of it was true' Her business empire in tatters and her relationship with her fans broken, Ms Gibson is thought to be struggling financially. The Women's Weekly said she was not paid for her interview . Ms Gibson's interview will be published in this month's edition of the Australian Women's Weekly . The wellness blogger was a prominent Australian social media personality. Her Instagram fan base ballooned after she 'revealed' she had prolonger her life by embracing an alternative lifestyle. Her 'whole foods' business became famously successful. Penguin published her recipe book and her app was to be offered on the Apple Watch. But it all fell apart last month after revelations emerged Ms Gibson had failed to fulfil promised donations to various charities. Friends then began to cast doubts about her cancer diagnoses. She then tearfully 'admitted' she may have been 'misdiagnosed' by a 'Dr Phil'. The Weekly insists it did not pay for the story and that it was approached by Ms Gibson's 'people', the Melbourne 'corporate advisory' firm Bespoke Approach. Ms Gibson said her partner, Clive Rothwell, was sticking by her in spite of the controversy. But she said he had taken a 'stern' line with her and insisted she play a straight bat. 'He’s been very stern, along the lines of, ‘I just want you to acknowledge where you’ve f***ed up and try not to smooth over that,' she was quoted saying. In the article, titled 'My Lifelong Struggle With The Truth', Ms Gibson also said she had been forced to raise herself from the day she started school. She said she took upon common household responsibilities, such as bringing her brother to school and making lunches. But she would not provide her mother's name or contact details to the magazine. In her previous interview, Ms Gibson said she understood 'everyone's anger and confusion'. The Whole Pantry (pictured above, in cookbook form) was also a popular app. It will not appear on the Apple Watch any longer . But she took aim

Summary: Belle Gibson has finally admitted she never had cancer . 'No, none of it is true,' she told the Australian Women's Weekly . She said she did not expect forgiveness . The Whole Pantry founder's empire is in tatters . She also reflected upon her questionable relationship with the truth . 'I am still jumping between what I think I know and what is reality' Magazine insists it did not pay Ms Gibson for the story .


A 33-year-old woman on trial for having sex with a male inmate at Washington County Jail six times in four months while working as a services technician is hoping to use an insanity defense, claiming she was 'vulnerable, passive and gullible' and suffers from mental illness. Brett Robinson is facing 12 charges related to sexual misconduct and official misconduct after allegedly letting the inmate out of his cell multiple times and engaging in sex acts between March and July last year. The case follows that of her colleague Lisa Curry, 39, who last month was sentenced to over four years prison for repeatedly having sex with a 25-year-old gang member and convicted rapist. Robinson, who worked in a maximum security control room known as 'the bubble', struck up a relationship with the inmate - who has not been named - in a nearby cell. The two would talk using an intercom when Robinson's manager left the room. 'Gullible': Brett Robinson, 32, is facing 12 charges after allegedly letting the inmate out of his cell at Washington County Jail and engaging in sex acts between March and July last year . Charged: Robinson allegedly brought the male inmate into the control where she worked at Washing County Jail and had sex with him on his birthday under a blanket . According to a psychologist's report obtained by Oregon Live, Robinson felt flattered by the compliments she got from the inmate and started to 'open up to him' early last year. Then, in March, the inmate asked for a kiss on his birthday. When her manager went to lunch, Robinson released the inmate from his cell and brought him into the bubble. She thought it strange that he brought a blanket with him from the cell, the report said. 'He kissed me so passionately, I was taken aback. 'I asked about the blanket. 'He said ''I was hoping we could go farther''. 'Then he was saying ''we don't have time to discuss this'', so I had sex with him.' They continued having sexual encounters, the report said, and Robinson wrote the inmate a love letter that began with 'Hi Baby'. The letter said: 'I am hoping this letter will better convey the love I feel deep inside for you. ... You are a constant presence in my thoughts, fantasies and dreams, and I feel this pervasive emptiness without you by my side. It makes it hard to go about my normal daily activities when all I do is miss you. You are my everything, Baby – I could not envision my life without you in it.' New protocol: In the wake of the scandal, the Washington County Jail has added surveillance cameras and beefed up security throughout the facility to prevent anything like this from happening again . On trial: Brett Robinson, 33, faces charges of first-degree custodial sexual misconduct and first-degree official misconduct . However the relationship began to sour when Robinson started hearing about the abusive conduct of the inmate elsewhere in the prison. He had passed a sexually explicit note to

Summary: Brett Robinson, 33, facing 12 charges after allegedly letting an inmate out of his cell and engaging in sex acts between March and July last year . Allegedly brought him into the control room where she worked at Washing County Jail and had sex with him on his birthday under a blanket . Relationship continued and Robinson wrote inmate a love letter saying he was 'a constant presence in my thoughts, fantasies and dreams' Was caught during an investigation into colleague Jill Curry, 39 . Curry was sentenced to four years and two months in prison last month for repeatedly sleeping with a sex offender at the same prison . Robinson hopes to plead insanity and was 'vulnerable, passive and gullible'


She might be approaching her 89th birthday but nothing was going to stop the Queen from enjoying a ride in the spring sunshine this morning. The monarch, 88, was spotted trotting through Windsor Great Park aboard her faithful black Fell pony, Carltonlima Emma. Joined by a groom on another of her Fell ponies, the Queen cut a relaxed figure as she enjoyed her ride but, as is her wont, eschewed a helmet in favour of one of her silk scarves. Enjoying the sunshine: The Queen enjoys a ride on her Fell pony Carltonlima Emma . The Queen, who has never worn riding helmets, has been encouraged to wear the safety hats in the past but is reportedly reluctant to wear one because of her hair. Speaking in an interview last year, her racing trainer Ian Balding recalled the moment he asked why the monarch never wears a riding hat. The Queen is said to have replied: 'I never have and you don’t have to have your hair done like I do.' Her Majesty is famous for her love of horses and first found herself in the saddle at the age of four after being presented with a Shetland pony, named Peggy, aged four. Since then, the royal stables have been home to a succession of steeds, among them Betsy, a black farm-bred horse who was her mount of choice in the 50's, and Surprise, a grey gelding whom the Queen famously galloped down the course at Ascot in 1961. Equine enthusiast: Her Majesty adores the ponies and breeds them at Hampton Court . No helmet: The Queen never wears a riding helmet, preferring instead to ride in a silk headscarf . Cutting back: She has ridden less in recent years as a result of a niggling knee injury . Long term love: The Queen has ridden all her life and continues to breed several breeds of horse and pony . Recent years have seen her cut down on the amount of time she spends in the saddle - the result of a niggling knee injury that also forced her to give up presiding over Trooping the Colour on horseback. Nevertheless, the Queen remains an enthusiastic equestrienne and, according to sources, is a familiar sight at her Windsor stables. She is also said to take a keen interest in all her horses and ponies, some of whom are now ridden by her grandchildren, notably Prince Edward's children, Lady Louise and James, Viscount Severn. Along with her thoroughbred race horses, the Queen also breeds Fell ponies and has a stud specialising in Highland ponies at Balmoral. First love: The Queen's first pony was a tiny Shetland named Peggy who was given to her at the age of four . Familiar sight: The Queen riding her much-loved horse Burmese during Trooping the Colour . Seal of approval: A Fell pony foal similar to those being bred by the Queen at Hampton Court . One of the oldest equine breeds on the planet, Fell ponies like the Queen's mount Carltonlima Emma, have roamed the moors of

Summary: The Queen was spotted enjoying a ride in Windsor Great Park today . Rode her favourite Fell pony, a mare named Carltonlima Emma . Left hard hats at home and opted for one of her favourite scarves instead .


Ben Affleck is apologizing after it came to light that the Academy Award-winning actor and director asked that information be withheld from a PBS show about his family history. After appearing on Finding Your Roots and learning one of his ancestors was a slave owner, Affleck pushed the network to leave that information out of the program it was first revealed by DailyMail.com, a request the producers ultimately agreed to. This enabled Affleck to hide the identity of his ancestor, named today by The Sun as James McGuire, who kept eight slaves on his farm in Trenton in New Jersey in the 1840s. Today the actor apologized for asking producers to leave out the name in a post on Facebook, while also explaining his reasons for his decision. Scroll down for video . Ben Affleck has apologized after he demanded information about a slave-owning relative be withheld from a PBS show about his ancestry . Affleck took to Facebook to issue his apology . 'After an exhaustive search of my ancestry for Finding Your Roots, it was discovered that one of my distant relatives was an owner of slaves,' wrote Affleck. 'I didn't want any television show about my family to include a guy who owned slaves. I was embarrassed. The very thought left a bad taste in my mouth.' Affleck went on to say he lobbied for that information to be withheld after filming the episode. 'It's important to remember that this isn't a news program. Finding Your Roots is a show where you voluntarily provide a great deal of information about your family, making you quite vulnerable,' he explained. 'The assumption is that they will never be dishonest but they will respect your willingness to participate and not look to include things you think would embarrass your family.' He then added; 'I regret my initial thoughts that the issue of slavery not be included in the story. We deserve neither credit nor blame for our ancestors and the degree of interest in this story suggests that we are, as a nation, still grappling with the terrible legacy of slavery. It is an examination well worth continuing.' US genealogist Debra Fleming is said to have helped trace Affleck's family tree back to McGuire, a relative of his father Timothy. Ms Fleming told the Sun: 'There are lots of farmers in the family. Slavery didn't end in New Jersey until 1846.' Affleck is just one of the many celebrities once again under fire after WikiLeaks sorted all the hacked Sony emails into a system that makes them easier for the public to search. PBS meanwhile is conducting an internal investigation to determine if this omission violated the network's editorial standards. They have yet to release a statement on their findings. After an exhaustive search of my ancestry for "Finding Your Roots," it was discovered that one of my distant relatives was an owner of slaves. I didn't want any television show about my family to include a guy who owned slaves. I was embarrassed. The very thought left a bad taste in

Summary: Ben Affleck has apologized after he demanded information about a slave-owning relative be withheld from a PBS show about his ancestry . As DailyMail.com first revealed, producers agreed to the actor's demand and cut the segment from the program . 'I didn't want any television show about my family to include a guy who owned slaves. I was embarrassed,' he wrote on Facebook . PBS has launched an internal investigation into whether or not Finding Your Roots violated their editorial standards by allowing this request .


Financially-troubled CSKA Sofia's Latvian goalkeeper Maksims Uvarenko has not been paid for three months and has had to ask his parents to send him money to pay his rent. But despite the financial problems, Uvarenko, who joined the Bulgarian club on an 18-month contract in January, has been impressed by the 'unique' fans and their passionate support. 'The lack of money is the biggest problem I've faced at CSKA, Uvarenko told local media on Wednesday. 'I still haven't received any salary and I've been at the club for three months. Goalkeeper Maksims Ukarov has not been paid by CSKA Sofia since joining the club in January . 'My wife and I are expecting a child and we can't afford to stay without money. I was forced to accept some cash from my parents to pay the rent on our apartment in Sofia.' Debt-ridden CSKA have already issued a desperate plea to fans to provide emergency financial backing to avoid expulsion from the Bulgarian top division over debts. Supporters and fan clubs based overseas have made donations in the last few days and CSKA chairman Alexander Tomov said The Reds will meet the Bulgarian Football Union's (BFU) licensing criteria. 'CSKA fans are unique,' Uvarenko said. 'I am impressed by their temperament and support. Every game is a big thrill for me.' CSKA have faced a series of financial problems since Bulgarian tycoon Vasil Bozhkov, considered one of the richest men in the Black Sea state, decided to sell the club in 2006. A general view of CSKA Sofia's home ground, the Bulgarian Army Stadium, during a league match in 2012 . Bozhkov angered CSKA fans by sacking Serbian coach Miodrag Yesic and that decision was followed by frequent disputes between the supporters and the club management. Nine years after Bozhkov's departure, CSKA are beset by financial problems after paying large transfer fees and high wages for players and coaches while not settling debts to the National Social Security Institute and National Revenue Agency. In happier times, CSKA reached the semi-finals in two European Cup campaigns (1967 and 1981) and the now defunct European Cup Winners' Cup (1989). The 31-times Bulgarian champions, who are one of the two most popular clubs in the Balkan country alongside city rivals Levski Sofia, are second in the standings with 45 points from 23 matches, three points behind champions Ludogorets. CSKA visit Ludogorets on Saturday with several local businessmen announcing that the CSKA players would receive tempting bonuses if they beat the Razgrad-based side, who have won the title for the last three seasons.

Summary: Maksims Uvarenko revealed he has not been paid for three months . The CSKA Sofia goalkeeper asked his parents to send him rent money . The Bulgarian club are struggling with financial problems .


Eight deputies were filmed beating and kicking an alleged horse thief for two minutes as he lay dormant in the southern California desert. An NBC helicopter was following the San Bernardino County officers as they pursued a 30-year-old man, Francis Pusok, who was believed to have stolen horse on Thursday afternoon. The footage shows two deputies catch up with Pusok on foot after he falls off the horse, and they stun him with a Taser. He falls to the ground before standing up and trying to flee. They stun him again, and again, before launching over to kick him between the legs. Attack: Two deputies were captured on film kicking Francis Pusok, an alleged horse thief, in the groin . Escalated: By the end of the two minutes, there were eight deputies surrounding and beating Pusok's body . As he lies splayed face-down on the ground, they continue to beat him with their fists and stun guns. Thirty seconds in, another deputy runs to join, followed quickly by three more. Huddled in a pack over the man they each continue to pummel their fists into his back and head, some standing to kick. Meanwhile, another stands calmly holding the horse by the saddle. Chase: He had been seen riding the horse through the desert of San Bernardino on Thursday afternoon . Apprehended: An NBC film crew helicopter captured the moment he was stunned with a Taser . He tried to get up but they stunned him again before starting the beating . The San Bernardino County sheriff, John McMahon, has ordered an investigation into the incident, branding the video 'disturbing'. A Sheriff's Department statement says deputies tried to serve an identity-theft warrant on 30-year-old Francis Pusok of Apple Valley. Pusok allegedly sped off in a car that he abandoned, then stole a horse in Hesperia and galloped through rugged terrain. Deputies arriving by helicopter jolted him with a stun gun. He was taken to a hospital with unknown injuries. San Bernardino County sheriff, John McMahon, has ordered an inquiry, branding the video 'disturbing'

Summary: Film crew was following deputies chase horse thief in California desert . Man falls off his horse, two deputies stun him with their Tasers . They then kick him in groin and head repeatedly before others join them . In total, eight deputies surround the man kicking him for two minutes . San Bernardino County sheriff has called for investigation into the incident .


Bruce Jenner will break his silence in a two-hour interview with Diane Sawyer later this month. The former Olympian and reality TV star, 65, will speak in a 'far-ranging' interview with Sawyer for a special edition of '20/20' on Friday April 24, ABC News announced on Monday. The interview comes amid growing speculation about the father-of-six's transition to a woman, and follows closely behind his involvement in a deadly car crash in California in February. And while the Kardashian women are known for enjoying center stage, they will not be stealing Bruce's spotlight because they will be in Armenia when the interview airs, according to TMZ. Scroll down for video . Speaking out: Bruce Jenner, pictured on 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' will speak out in a 'far-ranging' interview with Diane Sawyer later this month, ABC News announced on Monday . Return: Diane Sawyer, who recently mourned the loss of her husband, will return to ABC for the interview . Rumors started swirling around Jenner's gender identity last year, when he emerged from a Beverly Hills clinic with his Adam's apple shaved down. His behavior over the past year also fueled speculation as he began embracing an increasingly female appearance, including growing out his hair, shaving his legs and painting his nails, while reportedly undergoing hormone therapy. He also split from with his wife of more than two decades, Kris Jenner, with whom he has two daughters, Kyle and Kendall. She filed for divorce in September 2014, citing 'irreconcilable differences'. Reports also emerged over the past week that he has received a breast enhancement. 'Bruce had silicone breast implants put in a few weeks ago,' a source told RadarOnline. 'He went with a smaller implant because he didn't want to look ridiculous.' On Sunday, he was seen walking to his car in Malibu but hid his body beneath a bulky sweatshirt. Out and about: Jenner was pictured walking back to his car in Malibu on the weekend and hiding beneath a large sweatshirt on Sunday, days after reports that he had undergone a breast enhancement . Hiding: He also apparently had painted his nails red when he was seen walking on Sunday . According to Radar, Jenner wants to have all surgeries completed in time to make his on-screen debut as a woman on the fall season of 'Dancing with the Stars'. Jenner is also rumored to be filming a spin-off docu-series about the transition on E!, although his reps have refused to confirm the claims. While Jenner himself has remained silent about his reported transition, some of his relatives, including step-daughter Kim Kardashian, have spoken about about his 'journey'. 'I guess I'll kind of let everyone be curious and I feel like that's his journey to talk about,' Kim recently told Entertainment Tonight. 'I will say that I think Bruce should tell his story his way. I think everyone goes through things in life and I think that story and what Bruce is going through, I think he'll share whenever the time is right.' Jenner, who won gold in the decathlon

Summary: Tell-all interview with the reality TV star, 69, will air on Friday April 24 . It comes amid continuing speculation about his transition to a woman and following his involvement in a deadly car crash in February . The interview will also be one of Diane Sawyer's first appearances on television following the sudden death of her husband last year .


The continents of North and South America came together much earlier than previously thought, according to researchers who found evidence in rock deposits from ancient rivers in Colombia of the land bridge that connected the long-isolated landmasses. The two continents are linked at Panama, but there has been a debate about when this land bridge first appeared, with most experts placing its formation at about 3 million years ago. The new study, published on Thursday in the journal Science, presents evidence that the Panama land bridge formed at least 10 million years earlier. Before the Isthmus of Panama rose from the sea by tectonic and volcanic action, the Central American Seaway linked the Atlantic to the Pacific as one great ocean. The various continents, sitting atop huge plates akin to jigsaw puzzle pieces sliding over Earth's mantle, have slowly moved around the globe during the planet's history. They have separated, drifted and joined numerous times in a process called plate tectonics. South America became an isolated landmass when it separated from Africa. Likewise, North America broke apart from Europe and headed on a gradual collision course with South America. Until then, a deep water channel called the Central American Seaway separated the continents. The researchers base their estimate on the presence of small grains of a mineral called zircon unearthed in ancient river bedrock in northern Colombia that originated in Panama and were 13 million to 15 million years old. These grains suggested the land bridge must have existed at that time, they said. 'We contend that a bridge, perhaps a transient one, was present since 13 to 15 million years ago,' said geologist Camilo Montes of Universidad de los Andes in Bogota, who led the study. 'Beds younger than about 13 to 15 million years contain abundant zircon grains with a typically Panamanian age,' said Montes. 'Older beds do not. 'We think these zircons were deposited by rivers flowing from the Isthmus of Panama when it docked to South America, nearly 10 million years earlier than the date of 3 million years that is usually given for the connection.' The various continents, sitting atop huge plates akin to jigsaw puzzle pieces sliding over Earth's mantle, have slowly moved around the globe during the planet's history. They have separated, drifted and joined numerous times in a process called plate tectonics. South America became an isolated landmass when it separated from Africa. Likewise, North America broke apart from Europe and headed on a gradual collision course with South America. One of the most dramatic results of the joining of the two Americas was the mixing of the animals living on the respective landmasses, with various creatures crossing the land bridge to invade the other continent. The event is known as the Great American Biological Interchange. After the Isthmus of Panama formed, animals and plants could move back and forth between continents, the Great American Biological Interchange. Smithsonian scientists are debating when this happened. South America had a unique animal population, with exotic marsupials including saber-toothed predators, as well as elephant-sized ground sloths, car-sized

Summary: Researchers had previously believed continents connected 3m years ago . Deep water channel called Central American Seaway separated continents .


Disgraced former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell made his final written plea to a federal appeals court Wednesday, arguing that the favors he did for a wealthy businessman were routine courtesies and not part of a bribery scheme. The onetime rising Republican star made the argument in a 54-page brief in the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. A three-judge panel of the court will conduct a hearing on his appeal of his public corruption convictions on May 12. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEOS . Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell fought back tears outside a federal court building after he was sentenced for selling the influence of his office to the CEO of a dietary supplements company . McDonnell was sentenced to two years in federal prison for public corruption . McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, were convicted in a joint trial in September of accepting more than $165,000 in gifts and loans from former Star Scientific Inc. CEO Jonnie Williams in exchange for promoting his company's nutritional supplements. Bob McDonnell was sentenced to two years in prison and his wife to one year and one day, but they remain free while they pursue separate appeals. 'Governor McDonnell never promised anything and never did anything besides extend to Williams the sorts of routine courtesies elected officials throughout the country extend to donors and benefactors every day,' McDonnell's lawyers wrote in the latest filing. They were responding to the government's brief urging the court to uphold the criminal convictions. Former first lady Maureen McDonnell, left, was sentenced to a year and a day . Star Scientific CEO Jonnie Williams testified under an immunity deal, admitting that he paid the governor with lavish perks in exchange for helping him secure university backing for his 'miracle cure' Anatabloc product . Prosecutors had written in a 93-page submission to the court that McDonnell's actions fit the definition of 'official acts' even better than those taken by former Louisiana Rep. William Jefferson, who is serving 13 years in prison for taking bribes in exchange for using his influence to broker business deals with government leaders in Africa. Jefferson was famously caught with $100,000 in bribe money hidden in his freezer. 'Here, defendant directed his action toward subordinate state employees within the branch of government that he controlled as governor,' they wrote, while in the Jefferson case 'a congressman took action through meetings, letters, and the like directed at other government agencies or foreign governments.' One of McDonnell's chief claims on appeal is that the favors he did for Williams did not amount to 'official acts' covered by federal bribery law. In the new filing, he argues that a meeting McDonnell arranged for Williams with an administration official was 'innocuous' and that there was nothing special about an event at the Executive Mansion to launch Star's signature product, the anti-inflammatory Anatabloc. 'Governor McDonnell arrived late, made neutral comments, and left. He never asked anyone to do anything for Williams,' the brief says. Star Scientific, the maker of Anatabloc, the anti-inflammatory supplement at the center of the McDonnell trial, halted sales

Summary: Bob McDonnell used his office to benefit a nutritional supplement company whose president lavished gifts on him and his wife . His lawyers argue that he never performed any 'official acts' for Star Scientific, a company that sought support for his 'Anatabloc' supplement . McDonnell was sentenced to two years in prison and his wife got one year and one day; they're both free pending appeals . Three-judge federal court panel will hear the former governor's appeal on May 12 .


A family in far eastern Russia has adopted an orphaned bear cub which was found alone after its mother was likely killed by poachers. The Shcherbakov family has been caring for the cub, which is unable to survive on its own, since it wandered up to their house gate three weeks ago. With scenes reminiscent of the fairy tale Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the family matriarch cooks porridge for the little bear at the family’s home in Tulun, in Russia’s Irkutsk region. The Shcherbakov family adopted the bear cub after it wandered up to the gate at their home in Tulun, Russia . The family matriarch (pictured) feeds the bear porridge and milk from a refashioned beer bottle . She also feeds him milk from a refashioned beer bottle, and she told Reuters that he loves snacking on sweets. The bear, nicknamed Mishutka, may be a cute little cub right now, but he will soon grow to become a massive beast that will pose a danger to the family and become expensive to feed and shelter. The family is hoping to find a new home for the hand-reared bear and has posted adverts on the internet. They hope the publicity will encourage a circus or zoo to take him in. Wildlife experts caution against bringing an orphaned bear cub or any other wild animals into the home . The bear, nicknamed Mishutka, will soon become a massive beast that will pose a danger to the family . The family has placed adverts on the internet and are hoping the publicity will lead to a new home for the bear . While it may seem like a heartwarming tale local hunter and biologist Nikolai Tereshenko said there are few places to relocate a bear in that region, and he told Reuters that people should not adopt wild animals. He said: ‘In a home setting, when he's small, he's safe. But when he grows up, there are a lot of cases in the past, where a grown bear could even kill his caretaker. ‘To kill with one move of his paw and tear up, and do anything. So I wouldn't recommend taming a wild beast, and I have never done it myself, although I have had a lot of chances.’

Summary: Shcherbakov family has been caring for the cub after finding it alone . Cub wandered up to their gate in Tulun and is unable to survive on its own . Family is hoping to find it a permanent home as it will grow into a beast . Local expert cautions against bringing wild animals into the home .


A movie enthusiast has built his very own Iron Man suit for a heroic price of just £55. Chinese engineering graduate Cheng Chen, 27, was inspired to make the iconic body armour after watching the hit film with his younger brother. He spent six months painstakingly researching and building the replica to the movie's exact measurements, it was reported by People's Daily Online. The finished product is two metres high, weighs just 4kg and comes complete with helmet, laser gloves and a power backpack. But Cheng said he was was too 'chubby' to fit into it and had to ask his nephew to model it for him. Heroic effort: Cheng Chen poses with the Iron Man suit he built after six months of painstaking research. It is being modelled here by his nephew because he found he was 'too chubby' to fit into it himself . The finished product is two metres high, weighs just 4kg and comes with helmet, gloves and backpack . Cheng, from Jiangsu Province in eastern China, said: 'I studied electronic engineering at university. 'Because I have always been single, I have a lot of time in my hands. The idea of constructing an Iron Man armour then came to mind. 'I love the movie. Even my brother, now in Year 6, loves it. My initial idea was to make one for my little brother.' He was driven to start his research when his younger brother begged him to build one after they watched the latest installment of the series in the cinema last year. Construction was harder than Cheng expected. He started looking for a blueprint for the armour last autumn. Cheng spent six months painstakingly researching and building the replica to the move's measurements . To cut the cost, Cheng used plastic instead of metal which he bought for just 5 Yuan (60p) per square metre . He said: 'I got all my information from the internet. I started from scratch. I go online for any questions. If I can't find the answer, I post my question on online forums. 'Through searching online for information, I am able to learn and exchange experiences with other Iron Man fans. It is a little by little process.' To cut the cost, Cheng used plastic instead of metal which he bought for just 5 Yuan (60p) per square metre. He bought 20 square metres in total and cut them into 13 parts, including the helmet, mask, chest and limb protectors. Cheng bought 20 square metres of plastic in total which he cut them into 13 parts, including the helmet, mask, chest and limb protectors . Oversight: Even his nephew can only sit down when wearing it because his legs are too short for the suit . He then stuck them together and coated them with metallic red and gold paint. He even installed LED lights in the eyes and hands to give a truly authentic feel. But he says the electromagnet in Iron Man's chest is still a work in progress. Frustratingly, Cheng says he can't fit into it

Summary: Cheng Chen inspired to make suit after watching film with younger brother . To cut cost, he used plastic instead of metal at a price of just 60p per sqm . Weighs just 4kg and comes with helmet, laser gloves and power backpack .


Sir Oliver Popplewell, the judge who conducted the 1985 Bradford fire public inquiry, says police should look at eight other fires allegedly connected to the then club chairman to 'see if there was anything sinister'. A new book claims the fire at Bradford's Valley Parade stadium was one of at least nine blazes at businesses owned by or associated with the club's then chairman Stafford Heginbotham, who died in 1995. Popplewell's inquiry concluded that the cause was an accident probably started by a spectator dropping a cigarette into the rubbish that had accumulated under an old timber stand. The tragic fire at Bradford City's Valley Parade stadium claimed 56 victims and injured 265 on May 11, 1985 . Sir Oliver Popplewell (centre), the judge who conducted the 1985 inquiry into the fire, says police should look at eight other fires allegedly connected to the then club chairman to 'see if there was anything sinister'. He stands by the original ruling saying there was no evidence of arson. But he said: 'I don't think it's going to affect what we decided but I think it is important from a public point of view that the police look at the other fires and see if there was anything sinister. It is a remarkable number. 'I think it's important to satisfy people's minds that the other fires are unconnected.' The tragic fire at Valley Parade killed 56 people and injured at least 265 after it broke out during a Football League Third division match against Lincoln City on Saturday, May 11, 1985. A memorial at Valley Parade pays tribute those who died in the devastating blaze almost 30 years ago .

Summary: Sir Oliver Popplewell conducted the 1985 Bradford fire public inquiry . The judge stands by original ruling that there was no evidence of arson . However, he said police should look at eight other allegedly linked fires . A new book claimed the tragic fire one one of nine at businesses linked to the then club chairman Stafford Heginbotham, who died in 1995 .


Michael Bloomberg wants to be mayor again - but in London rather than New York City, according to reports. Bloomberg, who was elected to the top Big Apple job three times in a row, has reportedly turned his sights across the Atlantic, where he dreams of replacing incumbent Boris Johnson. According to Britain's Sunday Times, Bloomberg, 73, is 'considering' the move, and has the backing of senior officials in Britain's Conservative Party. Scroll down for video . Passing the torch? Michael Bloomberg, right, is pictured above with London mayor Boris Johnson. He is reportedly considering standing for Johnson's job in 2016 . Bloomberg has significant business interests in the city. His Bloomberg financial information company has offices there, while he personally owns a $30million mansion. In the past he has described London as his 'second home'. His ex-wife is a British citizen, as are his two daughters. Though Bloomberg holds U.S. citizenship, sources told the Sunday Times that officials could arrange for a switch to make him eligible for high office. London is due a new mayor in 2016. Boris Johnson, who was himself born in New York City, will then have held the position for eight years. 'Job swap': Johnson, right, who is seen as a future Prime Minister, once joked about swapping jobs with Bloomberg, left, who has said he thinks of London as a 'second home' If Michael Bloomberg does become Mayor of London, it would be the latest twist in a long career which has seen him rise to the top in both business and politics. He started his career as an investment banker with Salomon Brothers, and when he was laid off from the firm in 1981 he used his $10million payout to start his own financial information company, Bloomberg LP. The firm is best known for the 'Bloomberg terminals' which provide real-time updates on the financial markets and are now ubiquitous on banks' trading floors. Bloomberg has also spawned an network of news outlets including a cable TV station, financial news website and the magazine Businessweek. In 2001, Mr Bloomberg entered politics by running as the Republican candidate for mayor of New York City, and spent $73million of his own money getting elected. He went on to serve 12 years as mayor, drawing praise for his businesslike management of city government, but he courted controversy with high-profile decisions such as banning smoking indoors and outlawing extra-large sodas. Despite his repeated electoral success, Mr Bloomberg has faced opposition from the Left over his close links to Wall Street, while the Right has reacted with anger against his campaign to impose new restrictions on gun ownership across the US. Johnson is also standing for a seat in Britain's parliament in the country's May elections. He has said if he wins he will stay in the mayor's job until 2016, while serving as MP for the London constituency of Uxbridge and South Ruislip at the same time. He has long been spoken of as a future Prime Minister, and was recently named by incumbent David Cameron as a potential

Summary: Three-time NYC mayor is rumored to be have his sights on London . Sources in Britain's ruling Conservative party said he could stand for them . Bloomberg has business interests, property and family in Great Britain . Incumbent Boris Johnson's term will end in 2016 .