Andreas Lubitz appears to have researched suicide methods, cockpit door security and medical treatment before crashing the Germanwings plane into the French Alps, killing all 150 people on board . Killer pilot Andreas Lubitz researched suicide methods and cockpit door security before crashing his Germanwings plane into the French Alps, it emerged last night. German prosecutors said an examination of a tablet computer found at his apartment revealed he had recently used internet search terms such as cockpit doors and their security, and suicide methods. The revelations came hours after it was reported that Lubitz told doctors he was on sick leave rather than flying. It also emerged that the 27-year-old was prescribed an anti-anxiety drug so strong doctors have to warn patients of the increased risk of suicide. People who use Lorazapam are advised not to drive a car, let alone fly a commercial jetliner. Medical experts say it can also increase the risk of self-harm at the start of treatment. Prosecutors yesterday announced that the second black box from the flight had been found. It was said to be in a good condition and was likely to yield more information. Investigators believe Lubitz locked his captain out of the A320’s cockpit on March 24 and deliberately crashed the plane, killing all 150 people on board – possibly because of suicidal tendencies or fears he may lose his pilot’s licence. Citing sources from the investigation, German newspaper Bild reported that he sometimes lied to doctors that he was off work and wanted to get better so he could fly again. It said he gave them information about his job as a pilot and his employer, Germanwings, but concealed that he was still working. He was apparently more stable in recent years, but in the past few weeks had reportedly seen doctors three times for depression and an eye doctor over fears he was losing his sight. Bild said it discovered that he was prescribed drugs, including the sedative Lorazepam, to combat to range of disorders. Evidence: Police carry a computer out of the house Lubitz shared with his parents in Montabaur, Germany, two days after the disaster. Investigators have also found a tablet computer which revealed a search history from March 16 to March 23 that included medical treatment, suicide methods and cockpit door security . Team talk: French gendarmes get ready to visit the crash site of the German Airbus A320 as part of the search operation in Seyne-les-Alpes . Images showing the damaged black box data flight recorder, the second from the Germanwings Airbus A320 . The second black box from the Germanwings plane, seen during a press conference of the French prosecutor in Marseille, was found 'usable' condition yesterday . A member of the Dog Services of the French Gendarmerie carries a dog as he prepares to visit the crash site . The first black box voice recorder from the Germanwings flight that was recovered last week and revealed Andreas Lubitz deliberately crashed the plane. The second has now also been retrieved from the wreckage . Families of

Summary: Cyber experts reconstructed searches on pilot's tablet from March 16 to 23 . Lubitz locked captain out of cockpit and crashed jet a day after last search . He 'lied to doctors by saying he was on sick leave when he was still flying' Co-pilot was prescribed 'anti-anxiety drug that can increase risk of suicide' DNA has been found from all 150 people on board . 40 'very very damaged' mobile phones also found at the site .


David Cameron was upstaged by a six-year-old school girl today after trying to unveil a new Tory education policy. The Prime Minister visited a primary school near Bolton to unveil the party's latest proposal to improve education standards, after announcing that under a future Tory government children who achieve poor SATs results will be forced to resit them in secondary school. As Mr Cameron tried to help school pupil Lucy Howarth read a story about 'Prince Ronald' the youngster pulled a series of funny faces before resting her head on the table after struggling with a tricky passage. Scroll down for video . David Cameron helps with a reading lesson with pupils Lucy Howarth, 6, and Will Spibey, 5, left, during a visit to Sacred Heart RC primary school in Westhoughton near Bolton today . The PM wants to see children who get poor Sats results forced to resit them in secondary school . The Prime Minister shared a joke with six-year-old Lucy at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School near Bolton . The Prime Minister appeared completely taken with the youngster who showed no signs of being fazed by his attendance. Mr Cameron had planned to use the classroom visit to unveil his plan, which he said was intended to inject 'more rigour and zero tolerance of failure and mediocrity' in schools. The resit plan would mean 100,000 pupils taking a new test in English and maths during their first year after leaving primary school. The proposal would be implemented next year and is aimed at making sure that pupils have not already fallen too far behind at the beginning of secondary school. Pupils who did not get good grades in the Sats tests taken by 11-year-olds in primary school would have to retake a test during their first year after moving up to secondary school. In last year's tests, 79 per cent of pupils achieved the expected grades in reading, writing and maths. The Tories claim that, too often, pupils who have slipped behind by this stage never catch up. Among those who fail to make the grade at the age of 11, they say only 7% go on to get five good GCSEs, including English and maths. Children would be forced to retake a test in maths and English, marked by teachers rather than external examiners. There could be up to two retakes, in the spring or summer terms, and the number of pupils who had failed the retakes would be published as part of the league table data. The PM made the announcement in Lancashire today with the Education Secretary Nicky Morgan (centre) Mr Cameron chatted with pupils outside at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School near Bolton . Pupils with special needs would not have to take the resits. Mr Cameron said: 'There is no job that doesn't require English and maths, and this is about making sure every child gets the best start in life and that our country can compete in the world.' Education Secretary Nicky Morgan added: 'We know that the biggest

Summary: Six-year-old Lucy Howarth completely unfazed by the Prime Minister . Youngster pulled a series of faces as Mr Cameron tried to read to her class . He had visited primary school in Bolton to unveil new Tory schools policy . Pupils who get poor SATs will be forced to resit them in secondary school . PM said he wanted 'more rigour and zero tolerance of failure' in schools .


An American company claims to have invented a 'teabag' that can turn an ordinary pint of lager into a craft beer the same way hot water is turned into brew . The Hop Theory 'beer-bag' contains a blend of hops, fruit peels and natural spices, and promises to turn light beer into craft after just two minutes of steeping. However, despite nearly reaching its crowd-funding target, the project has been criticised by professional breweries as being misleading about what constitutes as 'craft beer'. Scroll down for video . Transformation: The Hop Theory sachets promises to turn lager into craft beer in just two minutes . Hop Theory, based in Maryland, is nearing its $25,000 target on crowd-funding site Kickstarter to produce its first blend, claiming it will turn lager into 'craft beer' in just two to four minutes. Bobby Gattuso, who founded the company as a biology student in 2013, hopes to revolutionise beer drinking. 'Craft beer excels in taste but it's expensive. Light beer is cost effective and low in calories but lacks flavour, and with Hop Theory, an average beer becomes craft.' Emily Williamson of independent brewery Cheddar Ales in Somerset, England, is sceptical to the idea of 'tea bag' beer. 'Firstly, adding hops, flavouring herbs, peels during the brewing process is about stabilizing those ingredients to make them safe for consumption. 'Secondly, and most importantly, the boiling phase is when your wort (the unfermented liquid extracted from the mashing process) concentrates, and flavours, aroma and balance are carefully adjusted to create the complexity people of our beer drinking generation are after.' New drink: After a short infusion of two minutes, the blend of hops, dried fruit and spices will have changed the taste of a lighter lager into that on par with a craft beer . New ideas: The Relativity blend contains dried and ground orange peel, Cascade hops and ground coriander seeds, and is set to hit the market this summer . Ms Williamson adds that the claim that the Hop Theory sachets can make a lager taste like a craft beer could also 'mislead people'. 'To add a sachet to a pre-balanced, pre-made beer will only add a glimmer of the flavours available in traditionally made beers. 'For example our latest brew, Firewitch Spicy Farmhouse Saison, has had citrus peel in it for over two weeks, which really allows for a multitude of flavours to release into the brew. 'So, without tasting the product, I can only guess that it won't add anywhere near the depth of flavour that the actual brewing process can achieve as it's not inherent to the structure.' Hannah Rhodes, founder of Hiver beers, says: 'Good quality beer is more expensive because avoiding shortcuts and brewing naturally takes time, normally 3 to 6 times longer than that of it's mainstream competitors.' 'Here at Hiver, the honeys we source are fermented at the start of the process along with the cereals, and by not adding honey for flavouring at the end, you get a lovely crisp and refreshing finish and not something that's sweet

Summary: Maryland start-up promises to turn lager into craft beer with 'tea bag' Infusion sachet contains a blend of hops, fruit peels and natural spices . After two minutes in a pint, the Hop Theory bag has created 'craft beer' Criticised by breweries for being misleading about what craft beer is .


Mauricio Pochettino has blamed Tottenham's lunchtime lethargy this season on the Europa League campaign. Of 10 Barclays Premier League matches kicking off at 12.00, 12.45 or 1.30, Spurs have won two - against QPR last August and Arsenal in February - collecting nine points out of a possible 30. Six of the matches followed Europa League games on Thursday nights, and Spurs lost four of those and drew the other two. Harry Kane is pictured celebrating for Tottenham after scoring in their victory at Newcastle last week . Christian Eriksen is mobbed by his team-mates after netting Tottenham's second goal at Newcastle . Pochettino, whose side play his former club Southampton at 12.45 at St Mary's on Saturday, said: 'Maybe this is a coincidence. Or maybe this is because we play Thursday around Europe and have no recovery. 'I don't know. It's difficult to understand why. Maybe it's because we have played Thursday night and spent a lot of energy.' Spurs have fared better in later kick-offs. 'Maybe three or four hours more of recovery is better,' Pochettino said. 'That can affect that.' The Argentine dismissed the prospect of goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who could return after missing three matches with a knee injury, seeking a move if Spurs miss out on the top four this term. 'Hugo wants to play the Champions League here for Tottenham and I think this is a rumour and nothing true,' added the Spurs boss, whose only definite absentee is Kyle Walker. 'Hugo is very happy here and wants to reach the Champions League with Tottenham. This is his dream.' Hugo Lloris will stay at Tottenham even if the club fail to qualify for the Champions League, says Pochettino . Pochettino is looking forward to returning to St Mary's with Spurs after leaving Southampton last summer. The 43-year-old headed a host of departures - including key players and the backroom staff - leaving successor Ronald Koeman to rebuild. 'We finished last season eighth in the table,' Pochettino said, recalling his time at Southampton. 'We played very well and it was the end the project of five years with Nicola Cortese and Markus Liebherr. 'We stabilised the club in the Premier League and top 10 and I'm very happy. It was good for Southampton because I love the people of Southampton, the players. 'Koeman has continued to develop the project, or a new project, and it's a fantastic job and he deserves the praise.' Pochettino is uncertain what reception to expect. 'I don't expect nothing special,' he said. 'I love the people at the club, the players, because in one and a half years I enjoyed a lot because it was one of the best periods of my life.'

Summary: Spurs have won only two of their 10 Premier League lunchtime clashes . Mauricio Pochettino believes playing in Europa League could be a factor . Spurs face Pochettino's old club Southampton in Saturday's early game . CLICK HERE for the latest Tottenham Hotspur news .


A Seattle-based filmmaker who spent three months in Thailand has created the ultimate love letter to some of the country’s best beauty spots. Gabriel Ng spent countless hours filming Thailand’s picturesque coastline, religious sites and scenes of everyday life using a camera attached to a remote control drone. The result is a six-minute video containing breathtaking sights that make it clear why Thailand is a favourite destination for tourists. Gabriel Ng spent countless hours filming religious sites and beauty spots while visiting family in Thailand . Some of the best shots in the six-minute video reveal the beauty of Thailand's picturesque coastline . Gabriel, who co-owns a video production company with a fellow cinematographer, filmed most of the scenes on the island of Ko Samui, in the Gulf of Thailand, during a solo trip to visit family. The video begins with a stunning shot of a white sand beach with the sun low on the horizon before showing a slice of paradise – a small island surrounded by emerald green waters. Using a drone that retails from £500, Gabriel’s high definition video shows the sun peeking over mountaintops, fishing boats on the calm sea and waterfalls. Gabriel Ng, a cinematographer from Seattle, filmed most of the scenes on the island of Ko Samui . Using a drone that retails from £500, Gabriel Ng’s high definition video shows breathtaking scenery . The video shows scenes of everyday life - from fishermen preparing their nets to people relaxing by the sea . It also includes scenes of Wat Phra Yai, known as Big Buddha Temple, on the small island of Ko Phan. The temple is a popular tourist attraction thanks to its giant Buddha statue. The full-length video offers a glimpse into everyday life on the island of Ko Samui, plus scenes from a street party and fireworks exploding just feet from the drone. The US filmmaker captured scenes like this one using a camera attached to a remote control drone . Gabriel Ng's high definition video shows fishing boats on a peaceful river, waterfalls and mountains . The video has been a hit with viewers on YouTube, with one user writing: ‘This video deserves by far more views, you've done an amazing work with just a GoPro and a drone, as it looks like the video was recorded by Discovery Channel!’ It’s not the first time Gabriel has experimented with a camera-equipped drone. His company has produced aerial footage of weddings, Red Rock Canyon State Park in California and the Las Vegas Strip at sunrise.

Summary: Gabriel Ng filmed the scenes during a three-month solo trip to visit family . His video includes shots of picturesque beaches and religious sites . Most of the scenes were shot on Ko Samui island in the Gulf of Thailand .


Leroy Fer is set to be rushed back from a knee injury to give Queens Park Rangers a boost in the relegation fight. Fer is back in training and manager Chris Ramsey hopes to have him in the squad for Saturday's London derby at home to West Ham. The 25-year-old Dutch midfielder has not appeared since he damaged medial ligaments in his knee during in a 2-0 win at Sunderland in mid-February, when he opened the scoring. Leroy Fer could be rushed back after injuring his knee against Sunderland back in February . The Dutch midfielder has struggled for form and fitness since arriving from Norwich in the summer . 'He is in contention,' said Ramsey. 'He's not where we want him to be but we can't put him too much in cotton wool and you sometimes need to take a chance on someone. 'We're trying to get that balance between fitness and a recurring injury. He hasn't put his hand up fully but he said last week this was a target for him but we're going to try our best to make sure he's at least on the bench.' QPR manager Chris Ramsey admits the club are taking a chance on Fer in bid to beat relegation . Rangers have several players returning to fitness, including defender Richard Dunne (right) Centre-half Richard Dunne returned as a late substitute in QPR's last game, against Chelsea, after more than two months out with a similar injury. Korean left-back Yun Suk-Young is also back after three weeks out following a head injury but Rio Ferdinand is still among those unavailable.

Summary: Leroy Fer has not played since damaging knee ligaments in mid-February . QPR boss Chris Ramsey hopes he will make the squad to face West Ham . Defenders Richard Dunne and Yun Suk-Young have returned from injury .


Internationally renowned design duo Becky Cooper and Bridget Yorston - aka Bec and Bridge - unveiled their highly anticipated new swimwear line on the catwalk at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia on Monday. Following a preview lunch on Sunday, attendees at the Carriageworks in Sydney were treated to a parade of models in skimpy bikinis and one-piece suits. Animal prints and metallics feature heavily in the collection. Scroll down for video . Jungle fever: A model wears a leopard-print bikini with Gladiator sandals at Bec and Bridge show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia . Gold glamazons: The Bec and Bridge models debuted metallic swimwear and bronzed glows at SS16 showing . Peekaboo: The new swimwear line features plenty of cut-out styles . Hippy highlight: Model wears boho beaded crop top, flowing red maxi skirt and gold cuffs and earrings . Dazzling the fashion crowd with a catwalk show only they could do best, Bec and Bridge's SS16 collection was filled with glitzy boho glamour- models adorned gold jewellery, flowing dresses and skirts in dark jewel tones including ruby, burnt orange, navy and silver swept the runway floor. The 120 piece ready-to-wear collection was inspired by Seventies model Veruschka and the 1970s period in Marrakech. It features both resort wear and sophisticated styles for glamazons with long, flowing maxi skirts and dresses and short midi dresses both structured and unstructured styles with feminine frills thrown in. Tinsel-town: Jewel-toned metallic fringe dresses and tin foil metallic dresses both featured in the show . It's a wrap: Model wears burnt orange silk wrap top and matching skinny leg jeans . Marrakesh models: Models wore dark orange, arm cuffs and leather laced heels in a nod to 1970s Marrakesh . Fishnets and foil: Models wear metallic foil pieces and fishnet overswim . In what appears to be a nostalgic throwback to The Wizard of Oz, a silver metallic 'tin-man' also captured eyes on the runway with a two-piece silver pant suit making an appearance - adding an androgynous look and setting the tone for futuristic metallics debuting in swim. A highlight of the collection was the aforementioned metallic swim-wear, the one and two piece range stealing the show low-cut sport luxe waist bands and models adorning gold arm cuffs and oversized earrings. Over-swim layers were also paired alongside the bikinis with models wearing either edgy black fishnet dresses or exotic printed kimonos. Designer du jour: Bridget Yorsten (left) and Becky Cooper's (right) show has been highly anticipated . Bec and Bridge take a bow: The design duo take to runway in navy gowns at the conclusion of their SS16 show . The collection was completed with leather laced open-toe heels adding a warrior edge to the Amazonian goddess look as well as bronzed skin courtesy of St Tropez. Those who attended the show also seen to match the iconic look of the label, with model Jecinta Campbell wearing burgundy two-piece wrap top and skirt with leather laced heels and Rebecca Judd wearing a black studded dress with suede laced heels. Fashion police: Terry Biviano (left), Rebecca Judd

Summary: Bec and Bridge showcase bikinis as part of Spring/Summer16 at MBFWA . Designers Becky Cooper and Bridget Yorston showcase swim line . The collection featured metallics, jewel tones and signature boho charm . Jecinta Campbell, Carissa Walford, Rebecca Judd all sat front row .


Cycling anywhere with a toddler in tow means having to leave the buggy at home. And any parent who has tried this will know how tiring it can be when you then have to carry your child around once you arrive at your destination. A Swedish firm is hoping to make getting around with a young child easier - and save your aching arms - by introducing the bike seat that doubles up as a stroller. Påhoj (pictured) was designed by Swedish designer Lycke von Schantz. It has a 'lightweight chassis' and is 3.2ft (1 metre) tall. The product will launch on Kickstarter next week but prices are not yet known . Called Påhoj, it clips onto the back of a standard bike using a specially-designed attachment. A child, up to a height of 3.2ft (1 metres), is then strapped into the seat in an almost vertical position. The parent cycles to their destination, and once they arrive, can unclip the seat and push it like a regular buggy. The concept was created by Swedish designer Lycke von Schantz and a prototype has been safety tested. It clips onto the back of a standard bike using a specially-designed attachment. A child, up to a height of 3.2ft (1 metres), is then strapped into the seat in an almost vertical position. The parent cycles to their destination, and once they arrive, can unclip the seat and push it like a regular buggy . Påhoj clips onto the back of a standard bike using a specially-designed attachment. A child, up to a height of 3.2ft (1 metres), is then strapped into the seat in an almost vertical position. The parent cycles to their destination, and once they arrive, can unclip the seat and push it like a regular buggy. Designer Lycke Mr von Schantz plans to launch a Kickstarter campaign on 9 April, and if successful, the models could be available before the end of the year. 'An ordinary bicycle with a bike seat attached is a fantastic way to get around with your child,' explained Påhoj - which is Swedish for 'on bike.' 'But what options do you have when you have arrived at your destination, parked your bike and need to walk around? 'As of today there is a simple solution to this problem: Påhoj - a child bike seat and stroller in one' 'Using Påhoj you can be flexible in what way you want to get around. 'Whether you choose to bicycle or not you can always be sure you can easily bring your child. Mr von Schantz plans to launch a Kickstarter campaign on 9 April, and if successful, the models could be available before the end of the year. However, prices and an exact release date have not yet been announced. Designs show the buggy measuring 1.6ft (0.5 metres) wide and 1.8ft (0.54 metres) deep. The firm's website describes Påhoj as being 'lightweight' but did not provide any further weight information. Promotional images also show it in black, red (pictured left), yellow and blue (pictured blue) Designs show the

Summary: Påhoj was designed by Swedish designer Lycke von Schantz . Once a cyclist arrives at their destination the seat can be used as a stroller . It has a 'lightweight chassis' and is 3.2ft tall (1 metre) Product will launch on Kickstarter next week but prices are not known .


An American cable and satellite television network has pledged to crackdown on Australians who use overseas accounts to access the US-restricted streaming service HBO NOW. Tens of thousands of Aussies are reportedly accessing foreign content via virtual private network (VPN) technology, which alters their IP address to bluff their way around geographic restrictions. HBO has warned internet users, who are watching popular TV shows such as Games of Thrones, The Sopranos and Girls, via email that they will deactivate unsuspected accounts on April 21. Scroll down for video . Thousands of Aussies are bluffing their way around geographic restrictions to watch Games of Thrones . 'It has come to our attention that you may have signed up for and viewed video content on the HBO NOW streaming service from outside of the authorized service area (the United States, including D.C. and certain US territories),' the email reads. 'We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that the HBO NOW streaming service is only available to residents of the United States, for use within the United States. 'Any other access is prohibited by our Terms of Use.' Hundreds of users, who use Getflix, Unlock.us or UnoTelly to access the network, have taken to the online broadband forum Whirlpool to voice their opinion about the email they received. HBO has warned users, who are watching shows such as Girls that will be cut off on April 21 . The Sopranos are among some of the crowd favourites for Australians who are accessing from the US . Some users have claimed they will go back to illegal downloading if they get cut off while others say they are not too bothered if the network is no longer accessible. 'That's c*** about them wanting to block people from Australia from paying them money. It's no wonder people just torrent this stuff, when it's road block after road block,' one user wrote. 'If it goes away I'll just go back to downloading,' another said. Aussies who had access to the HBO NOW content were paying about $US14.99 per month plus the costs of using a geo-blocking service. Meanwhile Foxtel is charging Australians around $45 a month to access Games of Thrones. The government proposed a new anti-piracy efforts in a bid to crackdown on online copyright infringement . Foxtel is charging Australians around $45 a month to access TV favourites such as Games of Thrones . The revelation comes after the government proposed a new anti-piracy efforts in a bid to crackdown on piracy and online copyright infringement that could end the reign of illegal downloading for good. But Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull said the 'Copyright Act does not make it illegal to use a VPN to access overseas content'. 'While content providers often have in place international commercial arrangements to protect copyright in different countries or regions, which can result in ‘geo-blocking’, circumventing this is not illegal under the Copyright Act,' Mr Turnbull said on his website.

Summary: US network HBO has pledged to cut off Aussies who access their shows . HBO has warned users via email they will deactivate accounts on April 21 . The service offers popular TV shows including Games of Thrones and Girls . Hundreds who use Getflix, Unlock.us or UnoTelly will be affected .


Tony Fernandes spoke of his despair after his Queens Park Rangers team twice threw away a lead against Aston Villa, with the Rangers chairman watching the scenes at Villa Park from afar on his iPhone. Christian Benteke's hat-trick earned a draw for Villa, with his last goal coming just seven minutes before full-time, and within five minutes of what had looked like a winner from Charlie Austin. Matt Phillips had earlier given QPR the lead in the first half but taking all three points wasn't to be for the relegation-threatened visitors and they had to settle for a point at Villa Park. Tony Fernandes spoke of his despair after his Queens Park Rangers team twice threw away a lead . Fernandes, Rangers chairman, was watching the 3-3 draw at Villa Park from his iPhone away from the game . Taking all three points wasn't to be for the relegation-threatened visitors and they had to settle for a point . And Fernandes, currently in Malaysia, spoke of his experience of a variety of emotions while watching the game from the other side of the world. 'It's a strange thing thus QPR love,' he tweeted. 'I went to bed at 1 in the morning. I got up exactly at 2.45 am. No alarm. My heart knew it's QPR time. 'I watched the game on my iPhone all kinds of emotions. Despair, disappointment, joy, but most important pride. 4 points from two away games.' Fernandes revealed that Richard Dunne and Leroy Fer could return for Sunday's visit of Chelsea and that Yun Suk-young would also return after that game. The character of QPR's Clint Hill and Chris Ramsey were praised by their club's chairman on Twitter . Charlie Austin looked like he might have scored a late winner for QPR but Christian Benteke equalised . Clint Hill scored his first Barclays Premier League goal for Rangers' second, and Fernandes was delighted with the display of the veteran centre back, even if he did fail to get to grips with the prolific Benteke. He also reserved praise for manager Chris Ramsey . 'Clint hill typified our fighting spirit,' he posted. 'As I've always said players playing for the badge and Chris Ramsey what a pro.' Finally, Fernandes posted some cryptic tweets as to his own future at the club, perhaps hinting that he would be leaving. Hill had equalised in the second half after hosts Villa led 2-1 at the break courtesy of Benteke's two goals . Matt Phillips opened the scoring for Rangers but they found themselves pegged back by brilliant Benteke . Fernandes is also Global CEO of AirAsia, the airline that saw flight QZ8501 go missing late last year. 'It's been a tough three months since December 28th. Abuse, tragedy, close friends gone but I never stopped believing in all that we do,' Fernandes said. 'The decision on my future has been made. 6 games 18 points. Never stop believing rangers fans. Les also a hero. Never stop believing.' QPR stay inside the relegation zone but moved up to 18th place with the

Summary: Queens Park Rangers twice threw away a lead in clash with Aston Villa . Tony Fernandes experienced a range of emotions during 3-3 draw . Rangers chairman watched the game from afar on his iPhone . Richard Dunne and Leroy Fer could return for Sunday's visit of Chelsea . CLICK HERE for all the latest QPR news .


Turkey has blocked access to Twitter and YouTube after they refused a request to remove pictures of a prosecutor held during an armed siege last week. A Turkish court imposed the blocks because images of the deadly siege were being shared on social media and 'deeply upset' the wife and children of Mehmet Selim Kiraz, the hostage who was killed. The 46-year-old Turkish prosecutor died in hospital when members of the Revolutionary People's Liberation Party-Front (DHKP-C) stormed a courthouse and took him hostage. The DHKP-C is considered a terrorist group by Turkey, the European Union and US. Scroll down for video . A Turkish court has blocked access to Twitter and YouTube after they refused a request to remove pictures of prosecutor Mehmet Selim Kiraz held during an armed siege last week . Grief: The family of Mehmet Selim Kiraz grieve over his coffin during his funeral at Eyup Sultan Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. He died in hospital after he was taken hostage by the far-left organisation . Two of his captors were killed when security forces took back the building where the far-left group was holding him. Gunshots were heard and smoke could be seen rising from the scene at the end of the six-hour stand-off. Mr Kiraz, a father-of-two married to a judge who also worked at the courthouse, was targeted for his part in an investigation into the death of Berkin Elvan. The 15-year-old was severely wounded after being hit on the head by a tear-gas canister fired by a police officer during anti-government protests in Istanbul in June 2013. After spending 269 days in a coma, Elvan eventually died on March 11 last year. His death, and the subsequent investigation, have since become a rallying point for the country's far-left. Gathering: Prosecutors, lawyers and judges stand near a statue of Lady Justice during the funeral ceremony . A British national, of Polish origin but who has not been named, was arrested on Saturday as part of an operation against the Revolutionary People's Liberation Party-Front, according to reports. A Foreign Office spokeswoman said this morning: 'I can confirm that a British national has been arrested in Turkey and that we are offering consular assistance.' Before imposing the blocks on the websites, Turkish authorities had tried to prevent newspapers printing images taken during the siege last week. The newspapers were accused by the government of 'spreading terrorist propaganda' in sharing the images of the hostage-taking. Presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said: 'This has to do with the publishing of the prosecutor's . picture. What happened in the aftermath (of the prosecutor's . killing) is as grim as the incident itself. 'The demand from the prosecutor's office is that this image . not be used anywhere in electronic platforms. 'The wife and children of prosecutor Kiraz have been deeply . upset. The images are everywhere.' He added: 'A request has been made to both Twitter and YouTube for the . removal of the images and posts but they have not accepted it . and no response has been given. 'That's why .

Summary: Turkish court imposed blocks as images of siege shared on social media . Images 'deeply upset' wife and children of hostage Mehmet Selim Kiraz . Prosecutor, 46, died in hospital after hostages stormed a courthouse . Two of his captors were killed when security forces took back the building .


Die-hard fans of the hit BBC series Poldark aren’t just flocking to Cornwall as tourists, as interest in the programme has spurred demand for holiday homes along the county’s picturesque coastline. A beachfront property with spectacular views has gone on the market for £3million, and it is already drawing interest from viewers who are enamoured with the series’ stunning setting – and actor Aidan Turner’s chiselled looks. Since the series started airing last month estate agents said they have seen a rise in enquiries about the cottage, overlooking an ancient smugglers’ cove on Cornwall’s north coast, and other properties where the title character, Ross Poldark, plies his trade. Scroll down for video . A beachfront property with summer and winter cottages (middle, bottom left) has gone on the market for £3million in Cornwall . The property has stunning views of Smugglers Cove, and the summer and winter cottages are linked via a lift (pictured: summer cottage) Poldark actor Aidan Turner has become a heartthrob for fans after his character took off his shirt on the popular BBC One show . Ben Standen, from estate agents Jackson-Stops & Staff of Truro, said Smugglers Cottage in Smugglers Cove, near Portreath, has a summer and winter cottage, cleverly linked via a lift. Boasting seven bedrooms, six reception rooms and seven bathrooms, the property has direct access to the beach and an amazing view of uninterrupted coast and open sea. The summer cottage has three bedrooms and the winter cottage has four, and they can be used separately to provide lots of space for a family. Mr Standen said: ‘The fact it has direct access onto the beach and has these two houses linked by a lift - it's the sort of thing that comes on the market once every 20 or 30 years.’ The scenic county has always been a popular destination thanks to its rugged coastline, but interest in the programme, based on Winston Graham’s Poldark historical novels, set in the 18th century, is giving the local tourism and housing market a boost. Boasting seven bedrooms, six reception rooms and seven bathrooms, the stunning property has direct access to the beach . One of the larger bedrooms in the summer cottage offers amazing views of Smugglers Cove on the northern coast of Cornwall . The summer cottage has three bedrooms and the winter cottage has four, with uninterrupted views of the sea . Smugglers Cottage is located just a few miles from some of the series’ filming locations, including nearby St Agnes Head, which doubles as Nampara Valley, part of the Poldark family estate, in the show. There are lots of 'Poldark experiences' now on offer in the county – with kayak, horseback and walking Poldark tours. Mr Standen added: ‘I certainly think the Poldark series has heightened Cornwall's appeal. There are lots of 'Poldark experiences' now on offer in the county – with kayak, horseback and walking Poldark tours . Smugglers Cottage is located just a few miles from some of the series’ filming locations, including nearby St Agnes Head . The show’s

Summary: Interest in the hit BBC series Poldark has given Cornwall's tourism and housing market a boost . Estate agents said they have seen a rise in interest from fans who are interested in purchasing a second home . Beachfront property near Portreath has seven bedrooms, six reception rooms and seven bathrooms .


There's no in-flight service but these pooches don't mind - just the fact they're still alive is a miracle. Each year thousands of homeless pooches facing euthanasia - some hours away from death - get loaded on planes and flown to new homes in places where shelters are experiencing shortages. Groups such as California-based Wings of Rescue or South Carolina-based Pilots N Paws recruit pilots to volunteer their planes, fuel and time. The two non-profits say their concept has been a roaring success with the numbers increasing year-on-year. It's estimated that more than 4 million U.S. pets are euthanized every year. Scroll down for video . Pilot pooch, do you read me? Each year thousands of homeless dogs facing euthanasia - some hours from death - get loaded on planes and flown to new homes in places where shelters are experiencing shortages . Both pilot groups encourage spaying and neutering as a solution but know that airlifts will increase every year as they become more visible and the number of needy dogs grows. States such as California, Georgia and South Carolina typically have too many dogs in shelters, while places such as Washington, Oregon, New York, New Jersey and Florida need more pets to satisfy demand. To solve the location conundrum, pilots fire up their engines. In Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, retirees want smaller dogs, which are easier to take care of but a tough find in the area with the high demand. So, the Kootenai Humane Society orders a planeload of dogs under 16 pounds every month, or more than 1,000 animals in the last 16 months, executive director Debbie Jeffrey said. Window seat: Groups such as California-based Wings of Rescue or South Carolina-based Pilots N Paws, recruit pilots to volunteer their planes, fuel and time . In safe hands: In this December 2014 photo provided courtesy of ShelterMe, pilot Jim Nista delivers Finn, a rescued dog, in Everett, Washington . Saved from peril: It's estimated that more than 4 million U.S. pets are euthanized every year . 'It's just been a real success. As fast as they come in, they are adopted,' she said. The successes increase as more pilots sign up to help. 'We have seen the number of animals rescued go up every year since we started in 2008,' said Kate Quinn, executive director of Pilots N Paws. The group's 5,000-plus pilots have flown more than 15,000 dogs to new homes each of the past two years, relocating more than 75,000 animals over the last seven years, she said. And the numbers keep rising. Growing trend: Wings of Rescue and Pilots N Paws encourage spaying and neutering as a solution but know that airlifts will increase every year as they become more visible and the number of needy dogs grows . Snuggled up: It's reported that most pooches sleep in the air and don't get sick . 'Pilots love a reason to fly. They love making these flights,' Quinn said, adding that all dogs have to be spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated before they take off. Yehuda Netanel,

Summary: Groups such as California-based Wings of Rescue or South Carolina-based Pilots N Paws, recruit pilots to volunteer their planes, fuel and time . The two non-profits say their concept has been a roaring success with the numbers increasing year-on-year . All dogs have to be spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated before they take off . It's reported that most pooches sleep in the air and don't get sick .


The vaccine, known as RTS,S, took 30 years to develop but it is now hoped it can be used to save millions of lives . A new jab against malaria could prevent millions of cases, scientists claim. Researchers say the vaccine, which has just completed the final stages of testing, could make a ‘substantial contribution’ to controlling the disease. Drug firm GlaxoSmithKline has applied for a licence from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the RTS,S vaccine. The news is significant because RTS,S is the first malaria vaccine to reach advanced trials. Tests were carried out on 15,500 toddlers and babies in sub-Saharan Africa. Among those who had three doses of RTS,S and a booster shot, the number of clinical cases of malaria – those confirmed by a doctor – was reduced by 36 per cent after four years. But the protection waned over time, boosters worked less well than the initial dose and the vaccine was not as effective in younger children, a report in The Lancet journal says. Scientists have worked on the vaccine for more than 20 years – at a cost of more than £330million, but experts say there is a long way to go. There is no licensed vaccine against malaria anywhere in the world and researchers say they are hopeful the results will be sufficient for RTS,S to gain a licence from the EMA.The World Health Organisation could then recommend its use by October this year. In the trials, an average of 1,363 cases of clinical malaria were prevented over four years for every 1,000 children vaccinated, and 1,774 cases in those who also received a booster. Over three years, an average 558 cases were averted for every 1,000 infants vaccinated, and 983 cases in those also given a booster dose. Professor Brian Greenwood, the study’s author and professor of clinical tropical medicine at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, said: ‘Despite the falling efficacy over time, there is still a clear benefit from RTS,S. ‘Given that there were an estimated 198million malaria cases in 2013, this level of efficacy potentially translates into millions of cases of malaria in children being prevented.’ But he said he was ‘disappointed’ by the results of the clinical trials, adding: ‘I hoped the vaccine would be more effective, but we were never going to end up with the success seen in measles vaccines, with 97 per cent efficacy.’ The shot , which is designed to be used by children in Africa, could be approved by October, making it the first approved vaccine for the world's most deadly disease . The disease is difficult to treat because the malaria parasite has a complicated life cycle and has learned how to evade the human immune system over hundreds of years. The latest World Health Organisation figures show that of the 198million cases in 2013, 584,000 people died. Most victims are children in Africa, where one dies every minute. Currently, the most effective prevention measure is the use of mosquito nets. The trial involved 15,459 infants aged six to 12 weeks

Summary: Vaccine named RTS,S could be available by October, scientists believe . Will become the first approved vaccine for the world's deadliest disease . Designed for use in children in Africa, it can prevent up to half of cases . Experts hail 'extraordinary achievement' for British firm that developed it .


Kyle Naughton has been ruled out for the rest of the season after David Meyler’s red card challenge on Saturday. The Hull midfielder was shown a straight red for the hefty challenge that left Naughton in hospital at the weekend, though neither Garry Monk nor Steve Bruce condemned Meyler at the time. A scan on Monday revealed Naughton suffered ligament damage and the right-back will face a six-week lay-off. David Meyler (left) lunges in high on Kyle Naughton and was sent off the poor challenge on Saturday . The full back writhes in pain following the incident and faces a six-week lay off with ankle ligament damage . A club statement said: ‘An initial scan on Saturday ruled out a fracture, but a follow up scan last night confirmed ligament damage that will keep the January signing from Spurs out for around six weeks. ‘With just seven league games left, it’s a blow for Naughton and the Swans with the right-back continuing to impress with every appearance.’ Angel Rangel will return to the side to face Everton on Saturday. Rangel said: ‘It’s not good because Kyle has an injury and I don’t wish bad on anyone, but from my point of view I always try and be ready so if the manager needs me I’ll try my best.’ Naughton will miss the rest of the season and had to helped off the pitch by the Swansea team physios . Meyler looks shocked as referee Andre Marriner shows him a straight red, a decision that was justified .

Summary: Kyle Naughton ruled out for six weeks with ankle ligament damage . David Meyler was sent off the tackle and will serve a suspension . Angel Rangel could replace Naughton for their home game versus Everton . CLICK HERE for all the latest Swansea news .


Twice French Open champion Serena Williams said her struggle to beat Sara Errani in the Fed Cup on Sunday had been a real 'eye-opener' as the claycourt season gets into full swing. World No 1 Williams eventually prevailed 4-6 7-6(3) 6-3 against the dogged Italian to take her career record over her to 8-0 but the American was not impressed. The US were beaten 3-2 as Williams and Alison Riske were thrashed 6-0 6-3 in the doubles rubber by Errani and Flavia Pennetta, meaning they were relegated to World Group II. American tennis star Serena Williams fought back to beat Italian Sara Errani in the Fed Cup play-off on Sunday . Tough weather conditions made it difficult for both players who had to keep on re-tossing their serves . Errani gave Williams a real scare but in the end the world No 1's power proved to be too much . 'Today has been a big eye opener,' Williams said afterwards. 'I'm totally not as ready for the claycourt season as I thought I was. Now I'm in the mindset of, "You know what, I'm not on hard court." I'm playing like I'm on hard court and I'm not. 'So I have to play and be ready to hit a thousand shots if necessary.' Williams, 33, won her 19th singles grand slam at the Australian Open and her dominance has raised talk of her claiming all the majors this year. The French Open has been her least successful of the four though despite claiming the title in Paris in 2002 and 2013. Her doubles defeat on Sunday blotted an otherwise flawless Fed Cup record and left the US facing a battle to get back amongst the elite nations next year. 'We have to work harder,' US captain Mary Joe Fernandez said. 'We came close today and need to just keep plugging away. 'The good news is that we have a lot of players in the top 100 and, hopefully, we can get two wins next year and get back into the World Group.' Williams congratulates Italy captain Corrado Barazzutti after competing in America's doubles defeat .

Summary: Serena Williams struggled to beat Sara Errani during Fed Cup clash . World No 1 Williams eventually defeated Errani 4-6 7-6(3) 6-3 . Williams lost doubles match alongside Alison Riske 6-0 6-3 .


Long before mobile phones came along - allowing single men and women to flirt behind the comfort of a glowing screen - shy love-seekers had to resort to other tactics. In the case of late 19th-century America, it was the 'escort card' - not to be confused with the explicit sort you might imagine today - but rather a comical printed card men would hand to women they found attractive. Collector Alan Mays has unearthed a treasure trove of these vintage ice-breakers, which bear phrases such as: 'May I be permitted the blissful pleasure of escorting you home this evening?' Scroll down for video . Long before mobile phones came along - allowing single men and women to flirt behind the comfort of a glowing screen - shy love-seekers of the late 19th Century had to resort to other tactics (pictured) These comical printed cards were handed out by men to women they found attractive . According to The Encyclopedia of Ephemera, there were two types of cards used in the 1870s and 1880s. One was referred to as the 'calling card' and would be used by gentleman to formally introduce themselves to new acquaintances - much like the modern business card. The second, as seen in Mr Mays' collection, was a novelty variety reserved for more casual encounters, namely men seeking the company of women, known as an 'escort card'. 'The device commonly carried a brief message and a simple illustration,' the encyclopaedia states. 'Flirtatious and fun, the acquaintance card brought levity to what otherwise might have seemed a more formal proposal. 'A common means of introduction, it was never taken too seriously.' MessyNessyChic uncovered the collection, calling them an array of 'amusing pick-up lines you’ve not likely heard before while waiting for your drink at the bar'. Rhyming couplets appeared to have been rather popular in the 19th century according to these cards . The card commonly carried a brief message and a simple illustration . Some were quite specific in their nature - albeit in a very polite way . Many of them have all the flowery but insincere charm of a cheesy modern-day pick-up line. 'Dear Miss: You are sensible and good, you have all the charms of womanhood, your eyes resemble the stars above you, I shall be miserable if I can't love you,' reads one. 'May I see you home? Or will I have to set on the fence and watch you meander by?' reads another. Some were a little more down-to-business. 'I very much desire to make your acquaintance. If agreeable, please return this card, appointing time and place for interview, on the other side,' reads one. Another even blunter card bears the question: 'I am _ who the devil are you?' Several of the cards bear phrases such as: 'May I have the pleasure of seeing you home this evening? If so, keep this card; if not, please return.' Practical, if nothing else. Certain cards were short and to-the-point - including this 'may I. C. U. Home?' card . These 'escort cards' were seen

Summary: The cheeky cards were given by men to women in 19th century America . Some were romantic in tone, others more blunt - but they were always very polite . Many men would ask for the card back in return if they were rejected .


A Brazilian club that has former Brazil and Barcelona star Rivaldo as its president says it has hired Pele's troubled son Edinho as its coach. Mogi Mirim announced on Tuesday that Edson Cholbi do Nascimento, known as Edinho, will be the team's coach in the second division of the Brazilian league this year. Edinho recently made headlines after being convicted in a money laundering case that involved a drug gang. He is appealing a 33-year prison sentence. Edson Cholbi Nascimento, seen in this picture in 2002, has been hired as a coach of a Brazilian team . Mogi Mirim currently have former Brazil player Rivaldo serving as their president . Edinho's dad is Brazilian legend Pele, who won three World Cups in 1958, 1962 and 1970 . Rivaldo said Edinho will bring to his club the experience of having worked with several top coaches in Brazil, including Vanderlei Luxemburgo and Muricy Ramalho. The 44-year-old former goalkeeper was one of the assistant coaches for Santos, the club where his father thrived in the 1960s. Edinho briefly played for Santos in the 1990s. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Edinho has been hired as coach of the second division side . Rivaldo currently serves as Mogi Mirim's president . Edinho is the son of Brazilian legend Pele . He is appealing a 33-year prison sentence .


ISIS has launched English-language radio news bulletins on its Iraqi broadcast service - complete with information on the latest suicide bombings and 'martyrdom operations'. The extremist group's first English bulletin aired on Tuesday on its al-Bayan radio network, which already boasts updates in both Arabic and Russian. The nine-and-a-half minute broadcast, which begins and ends with traditional sounding Arabic music, is hosted by a man with an American accent, who takes the listener through the main events of the day. Round up: The broadcast, hosted by a man with an American accent, boasted of ISIS victories during the day. Pictured: Fighting in Yarmouk was high on the agenda of the radio broadcast . It provided an overview of the militants activities in Iraq, Syria and Libya, discussing a range of topics - including the alleged death of an ISIS commander in the Yarmouk refugee camp in the Syrian capital, Damascus, a suicide bombing in the Iraqi city of Kirkuk and mortar attacks on militias in Sirte, Libya. It also boasts of ISIS fighters 'roasting the flesh' of their opponents, car bombs killing people and destroying an 'idol' and so-called 'martyrdom operations'. It ends thanking the listener for 'tuning in'. But the radio station is not the only option ISIS commanders are using to reach out to English-speakers: they already have a monthly propaganda magazine, Dabiq. The magazine - named after the Syrian town where a 'malahim', the equivalent to an Armageddon, in which the Muslims ultimately prevail - has so far issued eight editions, covering events like those in Paris and Sydney. It also boasts about some of its worst atrocities in the pages of the glossy booklet - which has even outlined a religious justification for slavery. Dominance?: Is the latest English medium to be used by ISIS - they already have an English magazine . Exactly why ISIS commanders have decided to branch out from print to radio now is not known, but it comes within days of it being revealed a new school of nursing in the militants' de facto capital Raqqa would only accept English-speaking applicants. Students graduating from ISIS' nursing school will be required to spend a full two years working for institutions run by the terrorist organisation after they finish training. However, English's dominance around the globe is likely to mean it is the most convenient language to use when communicating with the estimated 20,000 fighters from 90 countries around the globe who have joined ISIS.

Summary: First broadcast hosted by a man with an American-sounding accent . The news bulletin spends almost 10 minutes going over the day's events . Boasts of 'roasting the flesh' of opponents and 'martyrdom operations' ISIS commanders already have an English magazine to communicate . Comes days after announcement that all ISIS nurses must speak English .


A gene that affects the melting point of cocoa butter could lead to the creation of new types of chocolate - as well as cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. US researchers discovered that a single gene called TcSAD1 is responsible for the melting point of cocoa butter. Plant geneticists say their finding could also lead to new varieties of climate change-resistant cocoa plants, which could boost plants’ yields and the income of farmers. A gene involved in determining the melting point of cocoa butter could lead to the creation of new types of chocolate as well as cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, scientists claim. A stock image of chocolates is shown . More than five million cocoa farmers and their families depend on cocoa for their livelihoods around the world, where Cacao, Theobroma cacao L is cultivated in West Africa, Central and South America. The World Cocoa Foundation puts annual cocoa production worldwide at 3.8 million tons, which is valued at $11.8 billion (£7.9 billion). Each cocoa pod has 40 seeds, which are composed of cocoa butter and used in the making of chocolate – and some drugs. Lead researcher Mark Guiltinan, professor of plant molecular biology at Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences said that cocoa butter with altered melting points may find new uses in specialty chocolates, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. US researchers discovered that a single gene called TcSAD1 is responsible for the melting point of cocoa butter. Plant geneticists say their finding could also lead to new varieties of climate change-resistant cocoa plants. Cacao trees growing at a research facility in Ecuador are pictured . The world's largest confectionary producer, joined Mars in November in warning of a massive shortfall of chocolate, which could reach a million tonnes a year by 2020. Switzerland's Barry Callebaut Group said soaring demand has helped chocolate prices hit more than double what they were just eight years ago. Industry experts say the world is in its longest production shortfall for five decades. Cocoa prices rose by a quarter in a year to a peak in August of £2,000 a tonne, nearing a February 2011 peak, Barry Callebaut said. Before the end of 2007 they had barely risen above £1,300, according to figures from the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO). Barry Callebaut chief executive Juergen Steinemann said the hike was fuelled partly by a 'potential cocoa shortage' by 2020 - echoing previous warnings by Mars Chocolate that demand will outstrip supply. 'The global cocoa sector may suffer a one million metric ton shortfall by 2020 because of increasing economic and environmental pressures on cocoa farms around the world,' the firm said. 'Our long-term business depends on a sustainable supply of high quality cocoa, and we believe that securing cocoa’s future begins with increasing yield for the smallholder farmers.' Disease and drought are partly to blame, but countries are also eating more sweets, particularly developing nations such as China. For example, a chocolate with a higher or lower melting point would be useful for production of chocolate with specific textures and specialty applications. 'The "snap" and "melt" of chocolate are

Summary: Plant geneticists at Pennsylvania State University discovered that a single gene called TcSAD1 is responsible for the melting point of cocoa butter . Discovery could lead to chocolate with unique textures and new drugs too . Research could also be used to create new varieties of cocoa plants . Experts hope find could profit the farmers who grow cocoa .


A group of Chelsea fans stormed Arsenal's Emirates Stadium this week in a lighthearted attempt to lay a blue marker down as the Premier League clubs prepare to do battle on Sunday. The four fans labelled themselves the 'C-Team' while wearing Jose Mourinho, Diego Costa, Didier Drogba and Cesc Fabregas masks to hide their identity before parking up outside Arsenal's north London home. As the famous A-Team soundtrack kicks in, a narrator claims: 'In 2004, a Portuguese general known as the special one put together a crack commando unit. The group of Chelsea fans set off blue smoke bombs and covered the Arsenal sign outside the Emirates . A man in a Jose Mourinho mask looks to the camera during the Chelsea Fans Channel prank . One of the men, wearing a Diego Costa mask, celebrates as blue smoke hits the red side of London . 'These men dominated the Premier League from their west London underground. 'Today's mission: To bring a touch of class to the war-torn area known only as the Emirates. 'If you have a problem and no once else can help, maybe you can hire the C-Team.' The two-minute clip then shows the Blues fans displaying large blue and white letters in front of a concrete Arsenal sign before it eventually reads 'Chelsea'. Several blue smoke bombs are then released by the practical jokers before they make a swift exit in their white van. The four practical jokers carry the blue and white letters as they look to make their mark in north London . The group of prankster called themselves the 'C-Team' as they carried out their 'mission' Unfortunately for the pranksters, their hard work was on show for all of 10 minutes before club staff came out and took the 'Chelsea' boards down. The Chelsea Fans Channel prank comes just days before Mourinho's side travel to the Emirates in search of what will be a crucial three points. The Blues know victory against Arsenal on Sunday will all-but secure the Premier League title with Mourinho's side needing two wins from their next two games. Their hard work lasted just 10 minutes before being taken down by Emirates Stadium staff .

Summary: Chelsea pranksters play practical joke outside the Emirates Stadium . Four masked men replace Arsenal sign with blue and white letters . Chelsea signing is removed by club staff after just 10 minutes . Premier League rivals go head-to-head at the Emirates on Sunday . Chelsea are currently 10 points clear at Premier League's summit .


The toxic pesticide that poisoned a U.S. family on vacation in the Virgin Islands has also been improperly used in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday after a federal investigation. Officials said documents suggest methyl bromide may have been improperly applied in various locations in Puerto Rico. EPA regional administrator Judith Enck said the agency and Puerto Rico's Department of Agriculture are investigating where and when the pesticide was used and how much was applied. Steve Esmond (left) and his wife, Dr Theresa Devine (right), and their two teenage sons fell seriously ill during their stay at a resort on the island of St. John. The toxic pesticide that poisoned the family has been found in various locations in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday . 'The EPA is taking this very seriously,' she said in a phone interview. 'I can't tell you how widespread this is... We're very early in our investigation.' Sean, 16, (pictured) and his 14-year-old brother Ryan remain in comas two weeks after being hospitalized due to being poisoned by methyl bromide . Enck said she is not aware of anyone sickened by methyl bromide in Puerto Rico. The EPA banned the chemical for residential use in 1984, primarily for health concerns. Nancy Feliciano, agriculture department spokeswoman, said Puerto Rico officials would comment soon. The chemical sickened a family of four from Wilmington, Delaware, last month in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Two teenage boys went into comas after being exposed at the Sirenusa Condominium Resort in Cruz Bay, St. John. The Esmond family was staying in the second floor of a unit whose first floor was sprayed with the pesticide to eradicate an indoor beetle that eats wood, officials have said. Steve Esmond and his wife, Dr Theresa Devine, and their two teenage sons fell seriously ill during their stay. They began having seizures and were airlifted to separate hospitals in Philadelphia suffering major respiratory trauma. Sean, 16, and Ryan, 14, were in critical condition. Family attorney and spokesman James Maron did not respond to messages for comment. He said in a statement last week that the boys remained in critical condition while their mother had been discharged and their father was recuperating. EPA regional administrator Judith Enck said the agency and Puerto Rico's (pictured) Department of Agriculture are investigating where and when the pesticide was used and how much was applied . The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released information on the illegal use of methyl bromide after conducting a federal investigation . The EPA has said a certified applicator working for Tennessee-based Terminix used the pesticide at the Virgin Islands resort. Sea Glass Vacations LLC, which rents units at Sirenusa, terminated its contract with Terminix last week. Terminix has said it is conducting its own investigation and is cooperating with the EPA. The U.S. Justice Department also is investigating. EPA officials said Thursday the pesticide used in the Virgin Islands came from licensed distributors in Puerto Rico, where inspectors are visiting pesticide applicator companies, including Terminix. 'This has been prohibited since

Summary: Methyl Bromide was improperly used in U.S. Virgin Islands resort that family was staying in when they were poisoned . Steve Esmond, his wife Theresa Divine and their two teenage sons fell seriously ill while staying at the Sirenusa Resort in St. John . U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said the toxic pesticide may have been improperly applied in locations in Puerto Rico as well . EPA regional administrator Judith Enck said she is not aware of anyone sickened by the pesticide in Puerto Rico .


Cyril Smith took the party whip for four years in Parliament and was feted as a Lib-Dem grandee in the years before he died . Nick Clegg made a desperate bid to distance his party from allegations about Cyril Smith yesterday by calling the paedophile MP a 'Labour politician'. He claimed the obese sexual predator did not belong to the Liberal Democrats at the time he was abusing scores of young boys. In fact Smith took the party whip for four years in Parliament and was feted as a Lib Dem grandee in the years before he died. Mr Clegg was accused on a radio phone-in of having 'washed his hands' of the issue by refusing to order a party investigation into Smith. He insisted there would be no inquiry despite revelations in Saturday's Daily Mail that the Liberal party – a forerunner to the Lib Dems – offered hush money equivalent to a month's wages to an activist after she complained about Smith molesting a teenage boy in 1979. Mr Clegg was confronted over the Smith scandal during a phone-in show on LBC radio yesterday. He was asked by 'John from Bexleyheath' why the Lib Dems had not investigated despite new details of Smith's prolific paedophilia exposed in this paper's serialisation of Labour politician Simon Danczuk's book about the late Rochdale MP. Mr Clegg attempted to distance the Lib Dems from Smith and said 'any political party' should co-operate with the police inquiry. He said: 'As it happens, Cyril Smith, as you may know, the allegations surrounding him, actually go right back to the time when he was a Labour politician, back, well before I was even born, I think.' Mr Clegg accused Mr Danczuk of choosing 'to airbrush out the fact that Smith was a Labour politician when he was alleged to have started abusing young children'. He added: 'Cyril Smith was active in politics, by the way, in a party which no longer exists – the Liberal party. 'So he was a Labour politician, and then he was a politician for most of his career, for a Liberal party, which no longer exists. All this happened well before the Liberal Democrats were even formed.' Mr Clegg said the only way to get justice was for the police to investigate and blamed them for not having done so. Mr Danczuk, the Labour candidate for Rochdale, said his book made it clear that Smith had started out as a member of the Labour party. Nick Clegg made a desperate attempt to distance his party from allegations about Cyril Smith today by calling the paedophile MP a 'Labour politician' He added: 'Nobody will be surprised to hear that Nick Clegg is being disingenuous in his comments. Mr Clegg accused Labour's Simon Danczuk (pictured) of choosing 'to airbrush out the fact that actually Cyril Smith was a Labour politician when he was alleged to have started abusing young children'. 'I urge him to face up to the fact that one of his colleagues – somebody who he and other members of his party

Summary: Lib Dem leader makes desperate attempt to distance party from allegations . Claims obese MP did not belong to Lib Dems at the time of his abuse . Ruled out inquiry into claims Liberal Party offered hush money to activist .


Lawyers for the parents of Michael Brown, the unarmed, black 18-year-old who was fatally shot by a white police officer in a St. Louis suburb, announced Wednesday night that they planned to file a civil lawsuit the following day against the city of Ferguson. Attorneys for the family said in a statement Wednesday night that the wrongful death lawsuit would be filed Thursday. The lawsuit had been expected. Attorneys for Brown's mother, Lesley McSpadden, and his father, Michael Brown Sr., announced at a press conference in early March that a wrongful death lawsuit would be filed 'soon.' Scroll down for video . Plans: Lawyers for the parents of Michael Brown announced Wednesday night that they planned to file a civil lawsuit the following day against the city of Ferguson . Brown was unarmed when he was fatally shot by a white police officer, Darren Wilson, in a St. Louis suburb in August 2014. Wilson resigned in November . Attorneys said at the time that the lawsuit would also name former Officer Darren Wilson, who shot Brown. The statement Wednesday did not mention Brown, and a spokesman for the law firm said he could not provide any additional information about the lawsuit. Brown's shooting led to sometimes-violent protests and spawned a national 'Black Lives Matter' movement calling for changes in how police deal with minorities. A St. Louis County grand jury and the U.S. Justice Department declined to prosecute Wilson, who resigned in November. But the Justice Department last month released a scathing report citing racial bias and profiling in the Ferguson Police Department and a profit-driven municipal court system that frequently targets black residents. Several city officials resigned following the review, including the city manager, police chief and municipal judge. The municipal court clerk was fired for racist emails. Attorneys for Brown's mother, Lesley McSpadden, and his father, Michael Brown Sr., announced at a press conference in early March that a wrongful death lawsuit would be filed 'soon' Brown's shooting led to sometimes-violent protests and spawned a national 'Black Lives Matter' movement calling for changes in how police deal with minorities .

Summary: Lawyers for the parents of Michael Brown announced Wednesday night that they planned to file a civil lawsuit against the city of Ferguson . Attorneys for the family said in a statement Wednesday night that the wrongful death lawsuit would be filed Thursday . Brown was unarmed when he was fatally shot by a white police officer in a St. Louis suburb in August 2014 . The shooting led to sometimes-violent protests and spawned a national 'Black Lives Matter' movement calling for changes in how police deal with minorities .


Harry Kane has hailed his trailblazing few days as the ‘best week of my life’ after becoming the Premier League’s youngest captain this season. At just 21 years and 251 days, the Tottenham striker led out his side for the first time during their dour goalless draw against Burnley on Easter Sunday. That came after he scored within seconds of his England debut against Lithuania on March 27 and made a first international start in Italy on Tuesday. Harry Kane has hailed his trailblazing few days as the ‘best week of my life’ after captaining Tottenham . That came after he scored within seconds of his England debut against Lithuania on March 27 at Wembley . It has been a fairytale season for the 30-goal striker, and he can’t quite believe the impact he has had. ‘Yes you could say it has been the best week of my life - to score, to make my first start and score for England, and to be captain,’ he said. ‘It has been an unbelievable couple of weeks and one I won't forget for the rest of my career. ‘It's a huge honour and to lead the lads out was a very proud day for me just a shame we couldn't get the win.’ At just 21 years and 251 days, the Tottenham striker led out his side for the first time in draw with Burnley . Kane could not find a way to break the deadlock for Tottenham in their 0-0 draw at Turf Moor on Sunday . Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino admitted that their Champions League aspirations now look all but over after they failed to break a gallant Burnley down at Turf Moor. ‘It was a very tough game,’ he said. ‘We fought a lot. The second half was good but not enough to win the game. ‘I'm pleased with a clean sheet but we've dropped two points. We need to move forward and fight in the next games.’ Kane (left) watches his header find the net against Lithuania, and it earned him a start against Italy .

Summary: Harry Kane captained Tottenham for the first time in 0-0 draw with Burnley . It came after he scored and won his first two caps for England this week . Kane has hailed the spell as the 'best week of my life' in brilliant season .


Ahead of this weekend's Premier League action, Sportsmail will be providing you with all you need to know about every fixture, with team news, provisional squads, betting odds and Opta stats. Here is all the information you need for West Brom's home clash with QPR... West Bromwich Albion vs Queens Park Rangers (The Hawthorns) Team news . West Brom . West Brom's Craig Dawson is suspended for the visit of QPR after he was awarded the red card wrongly given to Gareth McAuley against Manchester City. Defender McAuley was dismissed by referee Neil Swarbrick for a foul on Wilfried Bony which Dawson committed and the red card was switched to Dawson after a review. Craig Dawson (right) will serve a suspension for his challenge on Wilfried Bony following retrospective action . Ben Foster has been ruled out for six months with damaged crucial knee ligaments which the England keeper suffered in the Baggies' last home game against Stoke while Callum McManaman is also out with a foot injury. Provisional squad: Myhill, Rose, Gamboa, Pocognoli, Wisdom, Lescott, Olsson, McAuley, Baird, Brunt, Morrison, Fletcher, Yacob, Gardner, Mulumbu, Sessegnon, Berahino, Anichebe, Ideye. QPR . QPR manager Chris Ramsey has no fresh injury concerns for Saturday's visit to fellow Barclays Premier League strugglers West Brom. On-loan striker Mauro Zarate has returned to parent club West Ham to regain fitness while Richard Dunne and Leroy Fer are both out with knee injuries. Queens Park Rangers youngster Darnell Furlong is likely to miss out with a calf injury . Darnell Furlong is also likely to miss the game with a calf problem and Alejandro Faurlin is a long-term absentee with a cruciate ligament injury. Provisional squad: Green, Caulker, Onuoha, Yun, Wright-Phillips, Henry, Sandro, Phillips, Taarabt, Austin, Hill, McCarthy, Kranjcar, Hoilett, Vargas, Zamora, Grego-Cox. Kick-off: Saturday, 3pm . Odds (subject to change): . West Brom 8/11 . Draw 23/10 . QPR 9/2 . Referee: Lee Probert . Managers: Tony Pulis (West Brom), Chris Ramsey (QPR) Head-to-head league record: West Brom wins 16, draws 9, QPR wins 12 . Key match stats (supplied by Opta) West Brom have kept six clean sheets in seven games in all competitions at the Hawthorns under Tony Pulis. Queens Park Rangers have lost 17 of their last 19 Premier League away matches (W1 D1 L17). Only two teams in Premier League history have ever had fewer points away from home after 14 away matches than QPR (3) have currently (Sunderland 2 in 2007-08 and Burnley 1 in 2009-10). The Baggies have won three and lost just one of the five Premier League meetings with Rangers. QPR have conceded the first goal in 23 of their 30 Premier League games this season; more often than any other team. Charlie Austin scored a hat-trick for QPR in a 3-2 win over West Brom earlier this season at Loftus Road . Rob Green has made more errors leading to opposition goals than any other Premier League player this season (5). Joleon Lescott has given away three penalties in the Premier League this season; more than any other

Summary: Craig Dawson to serve ban following Gareth McAuley's incorrect red card . WBA keeper Ben Foster ruled out for six months with knee injury . QPR have no fresh injury concerns with Richard Dunne and Leroy Fer out . Queens Park Rangers teenager Darnell Furlong also ruled out .


Lucas Leiva would like to remind people it is not just Steven Gerrard playing out his own emotional journey in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa at Wembley. The Brazilian has been at Anfield for eight years and holds the unwanted record of playing more games for Liverpool without winning a major trophy than anyone else in 50 years. He missed the 2012 League Cup final and two other Wembley appearances that year with a serious knee injury sustained against Chelsea the previous November. His story might not have the celebrity appeal of Gerrard saying goodbye in an FA Cup final on his 35th birthday, but the desire to win the Cup is just as strong. Lucas has been the longest-serving player at Liverpool behind captain Steven Gerrard (right) Lucas has played more games for Liverpool without winning a major trophy than anyone else in 50 years . ‘I’ve played at the Maracana a few times but never at Wembley,’ said Lucas, 28. ‘I have been dreaming about it, to be honest. I’ve been at Liverpool so long. Gerrard deserves to win the FA Cup after what he has done for this club. He has won many trophies here but a lot of people here have been working for many years and not won as much as him. We want to win like him.’ When Lucas was signed by Rafa Benitez in 2007, Liverpool had just been in their second Champions League final in three seasons. But he has had to endure turbulent times since then; four managers and a change of ownership that dragged Liverpool into virtual civil war. Not surprisingly, the cup finals and trophies dried up. ‘I didn’t think I was going to stay this long. I felt after the first season I was gone,’ said Lucas with a laugh, having been pilloried by the Kop during his early days. ‘There have been big changes in the club during my time here and at some point you pay a price for that. Sunday will mark Steven Gerrard’s 36th, and possibly last, appearance at Wembley. Thirty-two of his games have been there for England (including one at the old Wembley) and three for Liverpool. Wembley record for England P32 W24 D4 L4 Goals 8 . Wembley record for Liverpool P3 W1 D1 L1 Goals 0 . Three Wembley highlights . England 2-0 Ukraine - 2000 . Makes his England debut at the old Wembley the day after his 20th birthday and impresses enough to earn a place in Kevin Keegan’s Euro 2000 squad. Plays for 81 minutes before replaced by Kieron Dyer. England 2-0 USA - 2008 . Scores his first goal at the new national stadium when he sidefoots Gareth Barry’s pass past American goalkeeper Brad Guzan. Liverpool 2-1 Everton- 2012 . Having lifted the League Cup earlier in the season, Gerrard returned to Wembley for a sweet FA Cup semi-final victory against their Merseyside rivals, with Andy Carroll heading a late winner. ‘There was discussion about ownership, the court and all that. It didn’t help. We saw

Summary: Lucas holds record of playing more Liverpool games without winning a major trophy than anyone else in 50 years . Liverpool face Aston Villa in FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday . FA Cup final next month could be Steven Gerrard's last Liverpool game .


Lord Stevens is to be investigated over hotly disputed allegations of a cover-up of police corruption in the bungled Step-hen Lawrence murder probe. Last night the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said it will investigate claims that the former Met chief failed to hand over key information to the Macpherson Inquiry regarding the black teenager’s race hate killing. The watchdog probe stems from a complaint from Stephen’s father Neville Lawrence. Lord Stevens was deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan Police from 1998 to 2000 – while the Macpherson Inquiry report was being compiled – before serving five years as the UK’s most senior policeman. 'Cover-up': Former Met Police commissioner Lord Stevens (left) is to be investigated into allegations of a cover-up over the Stephen Lawrence murder probe in the nineties . Sparked new investigation: Neville Lawrence, the father of murdered Stephen Lawrence, made a complaint last October about the failure of senior officers during the Macpherson Inquiry . The complaint concerns a letter to the Macpherson Inquiry in 1998, in which Lord Stevens stated that no officer or former officer involved in giving evidence was under investigation for corruption. It is alleged that the letter included misleading information. However, last night sources close to the former Scotland Yard commissioner said he was vindicated last year by Mark Ellison QC, the author of an official report into the Lawrence corruption allegations. A source said: ‘Any suggestion that anyone from the Met would seek to withhold the truth from the Macpherson Inquiry at that time is completely untrue. Last year Mark Ellison wrote to Lord Stevens to say he had done nothing wrong.’ Last night, Channel 4 News – which revealed details of the IPCC probe into Lord Stevens – quoted him as saying: ‘Step very carefully, I’m not putting up with any more c**p about this.’ Quoting from a letter he received from Mr Ellison, Lord Stevens was reported to have said: ‘No one is suggesting that you did anything that was culpable in any way.’ Baroness Lawrence, pictured taking her seat in the House of Lords in 2013, described undercover police officers as 'disgraceful' following the findings of the Ellison review last year . The IPCC said: ‘We can confirm we are independently investigating Lord Stevens following a referral from the Metropolitan Police.’ The Met said that after it received ‘a public complaint in relation to Lord Stevens’ it made a referral to the IPCC last November. The Met’s statement added: ‘The complaint has been made in relation to Lord Stevens’s role as the then deputy commissioner and disclosure to the Macpherson Inquiry. Facing probe: Lord Stevens pictured in 2001 alongside Neville Lawrence, whose complaint has sparked the latest investigation . ‘This issue was raised in the Stephen Lawrence Independent Review by Mark Ellison QC, where he concluded there were defects in the level of information that the Metropolitan Police revealed to the inquiry.’ Mr Lawrence had asked the IPCC to look into alleged failures of senior officers, including Lord Stevens, to provide ‘full, frank and truthful’ information to the inquiry as well

Summary: Mr Stevens accused of not giving information over to Macpherson inquiry . Today he told Channel 4 News: 'I'm not putting up with any more c**p' Was Deputy Commissioner from 1998 to 2000 when report was being made . It's almost 22 years since Stephen Lawrence was murdered in racial attack .


Thomas Bjorn was faced with a bit of a dilemma on the par-five second. After driving into the trees with his first shot, he played back on to the fairway to leave a 145-yard shot into the green. But his aim on his third was clearly a little off. Thomas Bjorn's shot managed to land in the lap of a female fan during the first round of the Masters . Hooking his shot left of the target, Bjorn’s ball flew into a crowd of spectators and landed firmly in the lap of a female fan. Luckily for Bjorn, and indeed the fan, he was able to take a free drop and resume the hole. Clearly unperturbed by the incident, he managed to get up and down for par. Henley is right on song . American Russell Henley shot 68 as he made a good start to his second Masters. The 25-year-old is a keen guitarist and can be regularly heard practising on the Tour. Pouty Poulter . After carding an erratic opening round of 73, including six birdies, three bogeys and two double bogeys, Ian Poulter was not happy with himself. He tweeted: ‘P****d off with his performance from around the greens.’ Bubba bites back . He might be the most disliked man on the Tour, at least according to one anonymous poll, but Bubba Watson fought back with a solid 71 to keep him in the hunt. 2014 Masters champion Bubba Watson remains in the hunt to win the Masters after a respectable 71 . Compton’s debut makes him feel just like a kid . Erik Compton was in dreamland as he shot 73 on his debut. As a child he drew a picture of himself playing at Augusta but after two heart transplants, the 35-year-old American feared he might not make it. Now the dream has come true. Erik Compton drew a picture of himself playing at Augusta during his younger years . Shot of the day . Tom Watson knows Augusta better than most, but the two-time Masters champion was in trouble at the 10th. After his second found a greenside bunker the 65-year-old hit a fine chip, which took one bounce before landing in the hole. Tom Watson hit a chip after he found a greenside bunker, which took one bounce before landing in the hole .

Summary: Thomas Bjorn's wayward shot flew into crowd of spectators . Ball flew into lap of female fan but was able to take free drop . Tom Watson hit shot of the day from greenside bunker . Masters 2015 golf: Friday's tee-off times at Augusta National . CLICK HERE to follow the day two Masters 2015 action .


Scientists from the University of Wollongong are designing ultra-durable condoms they claim could feel even better than nothing at all. The contraceptive is made with hydrogel, a strong and flexible solid which can be made to feel and act like human tissue. The groundbreaking design will eventually offer functions like self-lubrication, topical drug delivery, and even electric conductivity, dramatically changing the capacity of male contraception, reports Science Alert. Scientists from the University of Wollongong are designing ultra-durable condoms they claim could feel even better than nothing at all . The contraceptive is made with hydrogel, a strong and flexible solid which can be made to feel and act like human tissue . The Australian team behind the design, led by materials scientist Robert Gorkin, won a grant for a next generation condom in 2013, giving them access to US$100,000 to use on research. 'Our original idea was just to try to prove that an original material could replace latex,' Mr Gorkin said. 'We were starting from scratch, we had an idea that these new materials would have the same properties as rubber with a nicer feel, but we weren't sure if they had the right properties for a condom.' 'The early indications are that the materials are strong enough and actually do prevent against the transfer of small biological molecules,' he said. Robert Gorkin, the leader of the research team responsible for the design, said: 'If you make them so pleasurable that people can't wait to put them on, then more people will use them' The team won a grant for a next generation condom in 2013, giving them access to US$100,000 to use on research . Hydrogel has been around for decades, but it has risen to prominence in recent years, after being used in prosthetics for the likes of eye implants and blood vessels. The researchers now plan to partner with Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne to conduct biometric testing to measure the bodies response to the material. 'We'll be able to look at brain activity to see whether it really feels better than latex,' said Gorkin. 'If you make them so pleasurable that people can't wait to put them on, then more people will use them, and we can hopefully stop the spread of disease. It's as simple as that.' Hydrogel (pictured) has been around for decades, but it has risen to prominence in recent years, after being used in prosthetics for the likes of eye implants and blood vessels . The researchers plan to conduct biometric testing to measure the bodies response to the material . Gorkin is hoping to design the product to accommodate for the around the cultural and social needs for birth control. 'It's a branding exercise as much as a scientific one,' said Gorkin. 'A material alone can't change the way we look at sex, but we believe it can definitely help.'

Summary: The design comes from scientists at the University of Wollongong . They won a US$100,000 grant for a next generation condom in 2013 . It's made from a strong and flexible material called hydrogel . The groundbreaking design can offer functions like self-lubrication . The scientists will run biometric tests to maximise the pleasurability .


When Floyd Mayweather posted a picture of a signed contract for his $300 million mega-fight against Manny Pacquiao two months ago, there was a collective sigh of relief. After more than five years of wrangling and bickering, the richest fight in boxing history was finally set for May 2 in Las Vegas. But with 11 days to go until the two protagonists are due to touch gloves, not a single person has a ticket in their hands. Floyd Mayweather fights Manny Pacquiao next weekend but officially, no tickets are on sale . That's not to say that nobody has bought one; SeatGeek, which claims to be the world's largest event ticket search engine, is selling briefs for up to $30,000 (£20,000). These are known as 'spec tickets' which the sellers don't have but expect to get before the fight. The venue for the bout, the 16,500-capacity MGM Grand Arena has the following message on its website: . 'Details on ticket sales coming soon! Please be aware that tickets for the May 2, 2015, Mayweather vs Pacquiao fight are not yet available for purchase. 'Buyers should use extra caution when purchasing alleged tickets from unofficial sources, for fraudulent or counterfeit tickets will not be accepted.' So why the delay? Initially, Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum said tickets would be on sale in the first week of April but that less than 1,000 - priced between $1,500 and $7,500 - were expected to be made available to the public. Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum (left) has blamed Mayweather's side for the lack of tickets . Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions, claimed they would be on sale last week . The rest would be distributed by the fighters, promoters, television networks Showtime and HBO and the MGM Grand. But last week, SeatGeek analyst Connor Gregoire said: 'It's bizarre, normally there's a public sale 10 weeks before the fight. To our knowledge no one has a printed ticket in their hands right now.' Gregoire went on to say that only a dozen tickets had been sold through the website at an average price of $8,000 (£5,400). Another ticketing site, StubHub, are yet to put any tickets on sale. Spokesperson Alison Salcedo said: 'There's still so much up in the air for this fight that we're not allowing spec sales. We're not willing to take that risk now.' As far as Arum is concerned, the blame lies squarely on Mayweather's side. 'All of this is on the MGM (Grand), I mean, if you think that the MGM is calling the shots here, you're totally mistaken. It's the man behind the curtain,' he told Boxing Scene, alluding to Mayweather's adviser Al Haymon. Mayweather trains with his uncle Roger during a media workout in Las Vegas last week . Pacquiao is taken on the pads by trainer Freddie Roach in front of the watching media . 'This is going to the governor's office. This is an absolute disgrace, what's happening. 'What do you want from me? It's not on us.' Pacquiao's manager Michael Koncz has also expressed his frustration. He

Summary: Floyd Mayweather takes on Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on May 2 . But no tickets have been sold for the event at the MGM Grand . Briefs are on sale on ticketing websites but the sellers do not have them . Less than 1,000 are expected to go on public sale priced from $1,500 . Mayweather-Pacquiao weigh-in will be first ever with paid-for tickets . CLICK HERE for all the latest Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao news .


Lewis Hamilton suggested Mercedes will be back in control for this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix. Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel conjured one of the biggest surprises for many a Formula One season with the team's first victory for almost two years at the last race in Malaysia. Many people expected another dominant Mercedes campaign in the wake of last season's crushing success and thoroughly convincing win in the opening race in Australia. Lewis Hamilton was fastest in first practice for this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix . The Mercedes driver, who leads the championship, set the pace as he bids to win his fourth race in China . Hamilton was over half-a-second clear of Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg in opening practice . 1. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:39.033 . 2. Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1:39.574 . 3. Sebastian Vettel Ferrari 1:40.157 . 4. Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari 1:40.661 . 5. Felipe Nasr Sauber - Ferrari 1:41.012 . 6. Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull - Renault 1:41.029 . 7. Daniil Kvyat Red Bull - Renault 1:41.097 . 8. Carlos Sainz Jr Toro Rosso - Renault 1:41.112 . 9. Valtteri Bottas Williams-Mercedes 1:41.303 . 10. Felipe Massa Williams-Mercedes 1:41.304 . 11. Pastor Maldonado Lotus - Mercedes 1:41.335 . 12. Max Verstappen Toro Rosso - Renault 1:41.575 . 13. Jenson Button McLaren 1:41.845 . 14. Marcus Ericsson Sauber - Ferrari 1:41.918 . 15. Jolyon Palmer Lotus - Mercedes 1:41.967 . 16. Sergio Perez Force India - Mercedes 1:42.141 . 17. Fernando Alonso McLaren 1:42.161 . 18. Nico Hulkenberg Force India - Mercedes 1:42.184 . 19. Will Stevens Marussia - Ferrari 1:45.379 . 20. Roberto Merhi Marussia - Ferrari 1:46.443 . Even Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff suggested Ferrari's success was 'a wake-up call' to his organisation. Without doubt Mercedes responded in the first practice session ahead of the latest race at the Shanghai International Circuit, and none more so than reigning champion Hamilton. A three-times winner at this track, including last season, Hamilton finished 0.541secs clear of team-mate Nico Rosberg, with a best lap of one minute 39.033secs. None of their rivals even came close, with Vettel a further half a second adrift at 1:40.157secs, with his team-mate Kimi Raikkonen 1.6secs down on Hamilton. Valtteri Bottas was ninth in his Williams, over two seconds shy of Hamilton's best time . Jenson Button was within three seconds of Hamilton's lap and 13th in the first practice standings . Fresh from winning in Malaysia, Vettel was best of the rest in Shanghai behind the two Mercedes drivers . To underline Mercedes' supremacy and the gap to Raikkonen, from the Finn in fourth to Force India's Nico Hulkenberg in 18th, there was a difference of just 1.5secs. Behind Mercedes and Ferrari, the best of the rest was Felipe Nasr in his Sauber, with the Brazilian rookie 1.979secs off the pace, whilst Daniel Ricciardo finished 1.996secs down for Red Bull. No other driver came within two seconds of Hamilton, with Daniil Kvyat seventh for Red Bull, followed by Toro Rosso's Carlos Sainz. The Williams duo of Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa completed the top 10,

Summary: Lewis Hamilton over half-a-second clear of team-mate Nico Rosberg . Sebastian Vettel was a further second adrift of the Mercedes pair . Jenson Button was 13th and Fernando Alonso 17th for McLaren .


An explosive new report reveals that the United States began secretly tracking phones long before the events of 9/11 or passage of the Patriot Act. In 1992, a Drug Enforcement Agency operation which has since been discontinued, monitored every telephone call made from the United States to one of the up to 116 countries on their watch list for drug trafficking, including almost every country in both North and South America. USA Today uncovered the details of the program, whose vastness was not known until now, and whose practices, especially in gathering bulk information, later became a model for the National Security Agency. Scroll down for video . It has been revealed the government began secretly tracking phone calls under a program created for the Drug Enforcement Agency in 1992 . The DEA program and its aims had been revealed earlier this year in a report from the Justice Department, though there was no mention of just how big the program was, and the amount of data the agency was authorized to gather. This is also now the oldest known example of the American government authorizing this level of tracking on unknowing citizens of the country. The goal was to infiltrate drug trafficking rings, especially those that were previously unknown to members of the DEA and federal government. The program also allowed agents to monitor calls the ruled out the possibility of foreign ties to the 1995 bombing of the Oklahoma City federal building by American Timothy McVeigh. The program only recently shuttered, and was used for nearly two decades, with top Justice Department officials in four administrations - George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama - approving the data collections. The data collection did not however allow DEA investigators access to the actual content of calls, just the numbers dialed and time of the calls were all recorded. A 1998 request for Sprint to release their call records to the program labeled it as 'one of the most important and effective Federal drug law enforcement initiatives.' The program was eventually halted not because it had run its course, but rather out of fear for public response should the details be revealed. That decision came from Attorney General Eric Holder in September 2013, just months after Edward Snowden began systematically releasing classified information he obtained while working at the NSA, most notably documents that detailed the agency's reach, which while viewed by some as crucial and necessary, was seen by many as an Orwellian nightmare, specifically as it pertained to the freedoms and allowances the agency had been granted when it came to spying on Americans. The DEA confirmed this, and they now send subpoenas on a daily basis to telephone companies to obtain records. Former officials who worked at the agency prior to and during the program's inception speak of it as a necessity at the time as they attempted to combat the seemingly untouchable and infallible Colombian drug cartels. In that regard the program was a massive success, allowing agency officials to take down larger members

Summary: It has been revealed the government began secretly tracking phone calls under a program created for the Drug Enforcement Agency in 1992 . The program forced phone companies to hand over all communication on a daily basis between any Americans calling any 116 watch list countries . The data collected included phone numbers and time calls were made, though actual content was not included . The program was approved by every administration beginning with President George H.W.Bush . It was only shut down in September 2013, this after Attorney General Eric Holder became nervous in the wake of the Edward Snowden leaks . The program also served as a blueprint for the National Security Agency .