Apology: Clydesdale chief Debbie Crosbie whose rogue staff misled the Financial Ombudsman . A High Street bank has been hit with a record £21million fine after being caught falsifying documents to avoid compensating victims of mis-selling. Now there are calls for criminal charges to be brought over an extraordinary cover-up lasting more than two years at Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks. Rogue staff misled the Financial Ombudsman – deliberately obstructing its investigation into payment protection insurance complaints. They deleted records and tampered with evidence to make it look like the customer was never sold PPI, or they lied about not being able to trace documents. Politicians called for a police investigation into the wrong-doing, which took place between May 2011 and July 2013. Mark Garnier, a Tory former member of the Treasury committee, said: ‘This all took place well after the financial crisis, when banks said they had changed. Clearly they haven’t. ‘It would be unacceptable if criminal charges are not brought against the people who perpetrated this. An example must be set.’ Labour’s John Mann said those who falsified documents could be guilty of fraud or forgery. ‘The police or the Serious Fraud Office should look at the evidence, because clearly there is a possibility of fraud or forgery which cheated people out of compensation,’ he said. It is a criminal offence under the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 to falsify documents. Mr Mann added: ‘This behaviour is reprehensible and shows the lengths some banks have been prepared to go to mislead regulators. ‘The police really need to look into this – fines are not enough.’ Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks are part of the same group and owned by National Australia Bank, with around three million customers and just under 300 branches. Clydesdale holds the banking licence for both in the UK. According to the City watchdog, the worst of the cover-up – which lasted from May 2012 to June 2013 – resulted in up to 42,200 PPI complaints being rejected unfairly and up to 50,900 customers receiving inadequate compensation. In one case a married couple were cheated out of a £5,100 pay-out because the lender lied to the ombudsman that it had not been able to trace records of them having bought PPI. In reality, it never looked for them in the first place. The FCA said the bank had an ‘inappropriate policy’ for its complaints handling in 2011– instructing staff not to search for PPI complaints relating to loans and mortgages that had been repaid more than seven years prior to the complaint. Clydesdale also failed to trawl back through credit card statements dating before 2000 for customers mis-sold PPI alongside a credit card. This resulted in some customers being short-changed on compensation pay-outs, or missing out entirely. But the wrongdoing escalated in May 2012 when a team of staff started to provide false information to the Financial Ombudsman when it was investigating complaints on old PPI policies. This included deleting any reference to PPI on documents related to a customer. Staff also tampered with computer records to make it

Summary: Staff at Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks misled the Financial Ombudsman . They obstructed investigation into PPI complaints by tampering evidence . Politicians called for enquiry into wrong-doing between 2011 and 2013 . MP John Mann said those who falsified documents could be guilty of fraud .


Iran's President Hassan Rouhani (above) has pledged to abide by the commitments of a nuclear agreement that promises to end years of crippling sanctions . Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has pledged to abide by the commitments of a nuclear agreement that promises to end years of crippling sanctions. Residents danced in the streets, blared their horns and joyously waved their national flag following the breakthrough deal. The agreement between Iran and the West, struck after a 12-year stand-off, aims to prevent Tehran making a nuclear weapon in exchange for phased sanction relief. Mr Rouhani also called on world powers to fulfil their part of the deal. Speaking after the announcement he said: 'Everything we promised in the nuclear talks ... we will remain loyal to and stand by our promises. 'The world must know that we do not intend to cheat.' David Cameron and Barack Obama insisted the deal was 'strong'. The marathon talks between Iran and the US, UK, France, China, Russia and Germany in Lausanne, on the shores of Lake Geneva, had run over their deadline by more than two days with many fearing a deal was not possible. But last night, the EU's foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini announced Iran had agreed to restrictions on its enrichment of material that can be used either for energy production or in nuclear warheads. Under its terms, Iran would scale down plans to enrich uranium and make weapons-grade plutonium in return for Western powers dropping stringent economic sanctions. They will also be subjected to inspections. If they are found to be in violation of the terms, the sanctions will be put back in place. Iranians celebrated in Tehran last night after a historic deal was struck between Iran and six world powers . The deal promises to end years of crippling sanctions against Iran and locals could not contain their joy . Mohammad Javad Zarif milks the applause of the crowd after securing the agreement in Lausanne . A man holds up a £5 note out of his car to mark the lifting of stringent sanctions on Iran last night . The powers hope the deal will make it virtually impossible for Iran to make nuclear weapons under the guise of its civilian programme. Iran and the six world powers must now finalise the deal by June 30. Negotiations on a comprehensive deal will begin in days. After learning that economic and financial sanctions will be rolled back, Iranians danced in the streets, flashing victory signs and brandishing US dollar notes. In Tehran, there were jubilant scenes as locals - many hanging out of cars - celebrated by unfurling national flags and punching their fists in celebration. A new chapter of 'cooperation with the world' will begin when the final deal goes into effect after July, Mr Rouhani said. He said: 'Our enrichment and entire nuclear technology is only for the development of Iran. It will not be against regional countries or against the world. There were joyous scenes in Tehran last night as Iranians waved flags and gave the victory salute

Summary: Hassan Rouhani also urged world powers to fulfil their part of agreement . Iranians celebrated breakthrough deal that promises to end sanctions . David Cameron said: 'I believe this is a great deal and a strong deal' Aims to stop Iran making a nuclear weapon in return for sanction relief .


Former Virginia first lady Maureen McDonnell who has been found guilty of corruption now says she did not receive a fair trial. Her attorneys argued Monday in a 101-page court filing that Mrs McDonnell's public corruption conviction should be overturned because it was based on an overly broad definition of bribery. McDonnell and her husband, former Gov. Bob McDonnell, were convicted in a joint trial in September of accepting more than $165,000 in gifts and loans from former Star Scientific Inc. CEO Jonnie Williams in exchange for promoting his company's nutritional supplements. Scroll down for video . Last-ditch effort: Former Virginia first lady (pictured in February) Maureen McDonnell's attorneys argued that her public corruption conviction should be overturned because it was based on an overly broad definition of bribery . Downfall: McDonnell, pictured in February, and her husband, former Gov. Bob McDonnell, were convicted in a joint trial in September of accepting more than $165,000 in gifts and loans from former Star Scientific Inc. CEO Jonnie Williams . Among the gifts were almost $20,000 worth of designer clothing and accessories for Maureen McDonnell, vacations, golf outings and $15,000 for a daughter's wedding. Bob McDonnell was sentenced in February to two years in prison and his wife to one year and one day, but they remain free while they pursue separate appeals. Maureen McDonnell's legal team argued that her trial was unfair due a number of mistakes made by the presiding federal district court judge. The lawyers stated in their brief that 'at the very least,' Maureen McDonnell should be granted a new trial. Maureen McDonnell was a onetime Washington Redskins cheerleader who was known for her work with military families. Her father was in the Marines and her husband was in the Army. Bob McDonnell was a former state attorney general who became chairman of the Republican Governors Association and he was widely considered a possible Mitt Romney running mate before the scandal broke. A six-week jury trial exposed details of the McDonnells' strained marriage, and detailed the loans and gifts they took from Williams. 'How can a person become so bedazzled by material possessions that she can no longer see the difference between what's appropriate and inappropriate,' Spencer said. Fighting back tears, Maureen McDonnell apologized to her family and Virginians. Disgraced: Bob McDonnell, pictured outside US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in January, was sentenced in February to two years in prison . Lawyers for both Bob McDonnell and his wife argued in separate briefs that the favors he did for Williams did not amount to 'official acts' covered by federal bribery law . 'I would ask in your sentence today that you consider the punishment I've already received,' she said. 'My marriage is broken, my family is hurting and my reputation is in shatters.' At Bob McDonnell's sentencing, Judge James Spencer described Williams — who testified under immunity for the prosecution — as a 'serpent' that Maureen let into the Executive Mansion. Maureen McDonnell, who according to her lawyer had developed a 'crush' on Williams, said Spencer

Summary: Maureen McDonnell's attorneys argued her corruption conviction should be overturned because it was based on overly broad definition of bribery . McDonnells were convicted in a joint trial in September of accepting more than $165,000 in gifts and loans . Bob McDonnell was sentenced in February to two years in prison and his wife to one year and one day .


Manchester City are rivalling Manchester United and Arsenal for Valenciennes teenage defender Dayot Upamecano. The 16-year-old almost joined United in the January transfer window only for him to opt to stay in France for a few more months. Centre-back Umecano has played for France at U16 and U17 level. Manchester City are rivalling Manchester United and Arsenal for Valenciennes defender Dayot Upamecano . Monaco, Inter Milan and Paris St Germain had also expressed interest. Fourth-placed City face Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Manuel Pellegrini's Manchester City side face Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday .

Summary: Dayot Upamecano was close to signing for Manchester United in January . The 16-year-old, however, opted to stay in France with Valenciennes . Centre-back Upamecano has played for France at U16 and U17 level . Arsenal are also interested in the defender as Man City join chase .


Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev claims Manchester United bosses have yet to decide whether they will sign Radamel Falcao on a permanent deal in the summer. Colombia striker Falcao joined United on a one-year loan deal in September but has failed to shine during his time at Old Trafford - scoring just four goals in 25 appearances for the Manchester club this season. Radamel Falcao takes aim at goal as Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois looks on at Stamford Bridge . Colombia striker Falcao joined United on a one-year loan deal in September but has failed to shine . Falcao's indifferent form has led to suggestions that his future lies elsewhere and Vasilyev revealed on Tuesday that United are keeping their options open, for the moment at least. "I saw Manchester United leaders last Sunday and they have not yet decided if they will exercise the option (to sign Falcao permanently," Vasilyev told French daily newspaper Nice-Matin. "It's not his best season but they retain the opportunity to talk at the end of the season. We are not in any further negotiations for the moment, even if big clubs are interested. "The decision is in Manchester, then we will talk the player to find out what he wants." Colombian ace Falcao battles for the ball alongside French defender Eliaquim Mangala at Old Trafford . Monaco spent a reported £50million to sign Falcao from Porto in May 2013 and he went on to score nine goals in 17 Ligue 1 games during the first half of the 2013-14 campaign before suffering a season-ending knee injury in January 2014. Falcao recovered in time to be included in Colombia's 30-man provisional World Cup squad but missed the tournament altogether when he was left out of Jose Pekerman's final 23-man squad. Ligue One outfit Monaco spent a reported £50million to sign Falcao from Porto in May 2013 . Falcao missed Colombia's 2014 World Cup campaign after sustaining a serious knee ligament injury .

Summary: Radamel Falcao could still earn permanent deal with Manchester United . Colombian striker joined United on a one-year loan deal in September . Falcao has less than impressed during his time in the Premier League . Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev claims club could still sign Falcao .


A federal judge has ordered the Internal Revenue Service to hand over a list of the 298 tea party organizations that it targeted with broad and often intrusive questions when they applied for nonprofit tax-exempt status. The decision from U.S. District Judge Susan Dlott means right-wing groups are a step closer to being allowed to pursue a class-action lawsuit against the IRS. The agency has admitted playing political favorites with the tax code beginning in 2010, when it began applying extra scrutiny to groups with red-flag words like 'patriots' or 'tea party' in their names. While those organizations' applications were held up for years, liberal groups sailed through the process. Federal tax-exempt status is confered on groups that serve a public purpose, including issue advocacy, and allows them to promise tax deductions to their donors. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEOS . F.U.I.R.S.: American conservatives were up in marks in 2013 after the IRS confirmed it had been slow-walking tax-exemption applications from tea party groups based on red-flag words in their names . Lois Lerner, the former IRS official at the heart of the tea party targeting scandal, ran the 'Exempt Organizations' division until late 2013 when she retired with full benefits; the Justice Department said this week that it won't prosecute her for defying a congressional subpoena and refusing to answer questions . Tax-exempt organizations are not permitted to work for or against candidates for public office, but they can use up to half of their funds to make public arguments about political matters like tax policy, the Obamacare insurance overhaul, the environment or foreign policy. Dlott agreed this week that the tea party groups suing the government can pursue their claims that the IRS violated their First and Fifth Amendment rights, along with a section of federal law – Section 6103 of Title 26 – that prohibits the government from releasing private information contained in tax returns. When the Treasury Department's Office of Inspector General investigated the IRS's actions, it demanded – and received – a list of 298 groups whose tax-exemption applications had been held up. It's this list that the tea party groups want. Their lawsuit aims first to identify a list of 'all dissenting groups targeted for additional scrutiny by the IRS from January 20, 2009, through July 15, 2013.' Dlott could then choose to certify that list as a 'class' of plaintiffs. IRS commissioner John Koskinen has insisted that his agency is no longer targeting conservative groups with special scrutiny, and has offered to green-list any group that promises it will limit its political activity to 40 per cent of its budget – but some organizations are holdout out, claiming the law entitles them to a 50 per cent limit . The IRS's lawyers claimed that they couldn't provide the court with the names of all the groups, saying they would have to turn over the very documents that Section 6103 requires them to keep confidential. The conservative plaintiffs said they would be happy to have only the spreadsheet that the inspector general got from the IRS. Dlott

Summary: Right-wing groups want court to let them sue the IRS in a class-action lawsuit for violating their constitutional right to equal treatment . IRS applied different criteria to right-wing groups, holding up their applications for years while liberal organizations skated through . Obama administration fought the release of a list of 298 groups it denied tax-exempt status beginning in 2010, citing privacy concerns . Judge in Cincinnati overruled the government and ordered the IRS to hand over the list . If court 'certifies' class-action status, the tea party groups will be free to demand emails, phone records and other documents .


An Israeli tourist captured the hilarious moment a group of baboons robbed a supply truck of its snacks. The 40-second-video recorded by Haim Kaplan at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania, shows the driver of a supply truck standing next to his vehicle as a group of baboons approach. Making an attempt to scare them away – in an entirely tongue-in-cheek way – the man is forced to retreat as one makes a lunge at him and another jumps into the back of the truck. The driver makes an attempt to scare the baboons away but is forced to retreat as one makes a lunge at him . The large monkey stands guard as its partner in crime jumps into the back of the truck to search for supplies . Laughter can be heard from behind the camera as the two monkeys who helped with the distraction scarper. Looking towards the camera, the driver laughs as another man comes around towards the back of the truck to survey the situation. The driver then makes an attempt to remove the baboon from the truck and begins banging on the side of the vehicle in the hope of scaring it away. The man remains good humoured throughout the 40-second-clip as another man comes around to the back of the truck to survey the situation . The man bangs on the side of the truck in an attempt to scare the baboon away and eventually it re-emerges . Before long the monkey re-emerges and to the surprise of everyone watching carries snacks in both its hands and its mouth. As it jumps from the truck it momentarily turns to look at the driver, as if taunting him. Before securing more of the snacks, by placing them in its mouth, and running away from the scene of the crime. The monkey appears to taunt the driver before scarpering with more than a handful of snacks from the truck . The group of thieves reconvene and run off together into the bushes to the sound of spectators laughing . The other monkeys run towards it to greet it and the group, clearly pleased with their haul, disappear into the shrubbery. People standing around watching the drama unfolding can be heard laughing even louder than before.

Summary: Video was captured at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania . Israeli tourist filmed a group of baboons approaching a supply truck . As one distracts the driver by lunging at it another jumps into vehicle . Before long it re-emerges with its hands and mouth full of snacks . The group of thieves reconvene and run off into the bushes together .


This spot in Colorado's Vail Valley is so picturesque that a family stopped at nothing to build their home here - even if it meant shelling out $1 million just on the driveway. The Italian-inspired mansion, which has incredible 360-degree views across the mountains, has now gone on the market for a tidy $29.5 million. Homeowner Dick Rothkopf, a former toy company chief, chose the location for the estate in 2008 because his family enjoyed hiking in the nearby hills. But the property is so remote that it took two years, a team of engineers and $1 million to build the 1.5-mile driveway from the roadway to its front door, the Wall Street Journal reported. Incredible: This Italian-inspired mansion in the mountains of Vail, Colorado has gone on sale for $29.5 million . Stunning: The home, which was built in 2008, is made from materials brought over from the homeowner's trips to Italy . Spacious: Inside the 13,000-square-foot home is a spacious gourmet kitchen, which is perfect for entertaining guests . Opulent: The entire property has eight bedrooms and eight full bathrooms over two buildings, as well as an outdoor barn . European: The luxurious home is known as 'Il Podere' - which means 'family homestead' in the Tuscan region . No details were spared at the 17,000-square-foot estate itself, either. The home, which is known as 'Il Podere' - meaning 'family homestead' - was built on 230 acres of land using materials collected during the Rothkopfs' trips to Italy. It features a main residence with seven bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, three half bathrooms, an elevator and a gourmet kitchen across 13,000 square foot. There's also a billiard room, a gym, an indoor basketball court and a home theater. Outside is a pool with a spa and sauna, a pool house, a two-car garage and a tennis court, as well as a lake, a pond, a stream and stunning views. Comfortable: A massive fireplace in a living room offers comfortable nights in for humans and pets alike . Hidden: Beneath arches and down walkways are recreation rooms for both children and adults . Airy: Large windows and terraces give terrific views across the Vail Valley in Colorado . Beautiful: As well as an office, the main home has seven bedrooms and seven full bathrooms . Fully equipped: A large gym can also be found at the home, as well as a spa and a sauna . Luxury: There is a movie theater inside the home, as well as a billiard room and an indoor basketball court . Serene: The home is 25 minutes from Vail's ski slopes and less than two hours from Aspen . Picturesque: The family who built the property chose this spot in Vail because they enjoyed hiking there . There is also a 2,000-square-foot caretaker's house, with one bedroom and one-and-a-half bathrooms, while a separate barn also houses a loft and a bathroom. And if the home itself doesn't offer enough entertainment, it's just 25 minutes from Vail's ski slopes, an hour and 45 minutes from Aspen and

Summary: The Colorado estate was built in 2008 using materials from Italy and gives the homeowners a 360-degree unobstructed view of the Vail Valley . It has eight bedrooms and nine full bathrooms across 17,000-square-feet . The home is so remote that it took a team of engineers, $1 million and two years to build the 1.5-mile driveway .


Gary Cahill has spoken of the demands of maintaining a title challenge as he looks to secure his first ever Premier League winners medal with Chelsea this season. Cahill has won four cups with the Stamford Bridge outfit since joining in January 2012, including the Champions League, but the England defender believes league glory would be his most testing achievement yet. 'What I’ve won already at Chelsea has been fantastic but we all know in cups, you play the game and don’t see the next one for a month or so,' Cahill said in an interview with Soccer Saturday. Gary Cahill is yet to win the Premier League with Chelsea since joining the club in January 2012 . Cahill (centre) hoists the Champions League trophy aloft after Chelsea's 2012 victory . Cahill spoke of the difference in challenging for the Premier League compared to cup competitions . 'You prepare differently. With the Premier League you’re coming day-to-day, working hard a whole season, all the way through, keeping fit and doing everything you possibly can do. 'In terms of that, the reward is massive and when it is in touching distance of you, for me personally it would be amazing.' Cahill believes Chelsea were taught some important lessons last season, when they finished third, which has caused them to develop a more clinical touch to their performances. Three defeats from March 15 - April 19 in the league last year derailed any title hopes. Losses to Aston Villa and Crystal Palace on their travels were compounded when Sunderland inflicted Jose Mourinho's first home Premier league defeat upon him in 78 games. Cahill believes that Jose Mourinho's side learnt some difficult lessons during last season in the league . Cahill (right) will be back in action when Chelsea host Manchester United on Saturday in the league . 'We are more ruthless, I think we learnt a lot from last season in terms of games that people expected us to perform better in or win,' Cahill said. 'We lost a good few points last year against teams we should be beating and I think that stuck in our heads.' Chelsea can move three points nearer to their fourth Premier League trophy with three points against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Summary: Gary Cahill has won four cup competitions since joining Chelsea . The defender could win the league for the first time this season . Cahill believes league glory would be his toughest achievement yet .


It might not sound very romantic. But ditching the idea that we should we should marry for life could help many of us have happier relationships, according to a marriage therapist. A fixed-term Starter Marriage, in which couples sign a renewable contract - known as a 'wedlease'- would work better for many couples, argues Susan Pease Gadoua. A relationship expert has suggested that a renewable marriage contract known as a 'wedlease' would work better for many modern day couples and avoid increasing divorces . In her new book, The New I Do, which was co-written with Vicki Larson, she claims that the traditional marriage model in our modern-day culture 'sets up too many people for failure'. So, instead of promising 'til death do us part', couples in a Starter Marriage agree to be together for 'two, three, four or more years – whatever works for you and your partner'. At the end of the stated contract period, the couple decide whether they want to go their separate ways, or continue with the marriage, at which point they should draw up a revised contract. 'A Starter Marriage is a short-term contract for couples to 'try on' the institution to see if it fits – without bringing children into the mix – before jumping into a life-long contract,' Mrs Pease Gadoua said. 'We have learner's permits for driving, we have internships before starting careers and we have probationary or modifiable contracts in many other business negotiations, yet the greatest and most in-depth legal contract that most of us will ever enter requires that you commit to one person forever with precious little information about what it will entail.' Relationship counsellor Susan Pease Gadoua says that traditional weddings set people up for failure . The Starter Marriage can be an improvement on the traditional marital model because 'each spouse will need to be paying closer attention to his or her actions and stick to what was agreed to, lest his or her partner decides not to renew a few years down the road', the 53 year old claims. And if the couple do decide to part, the separation should be more amicable than other divorces might be and reduce the odds of individuals feeling like they have 'failed', she adds. 'Because a Starter Marriage by its nature avoids the drama that typically goes along with a marital dissolution, you and your former spouse will more likely be able to sit down and compare notes about what worked and what didn't.' If the couple stay together, the new contract could be amended to fit another of the specific marital models that Mrs Pease Gadoua advocates. For example, if they want children, they could sign a 'Parenting Marriage' contract (couples should remain childless while in a Starter Marriage 'because it's a bad idea to 'try on' marriage with young lives in the balance'), with new rules and goals. Or if monogamy proved a challenge during the Starter Marriage, an Open Marriage contract 'might be an attractive option', she said. But Mrs Pease Gadoua, who got married at

Summary: Susan Pease Gadoua says traditional marriages set couples up to fail . She suggests a fixed-term starter marriage of up to a four year contract . At the end the couple decide whether to renew their contract .


Between getting children dresses, breakfast on the table, lunches packed and the school run, mornings can be one of the least relaxing times of day. And more specifically, a study of 2.3 million has revealed that 7.35am is the most hectic, frenzied time of the morning routine for Australian families. Sophie Falkiner, Australian TV presenter, model and mother of two, can testify to that. 'It’s crazy, in the mornings there is a million and one things to do - uniforms to be found, spelling tests to get done,' she told Daily Mail Australia. Crazy o'clock: A study of 2.3 million parents has pinpointed 7.35am as the most hectic, frenzied time of day in Australian households . Out the door: Getting breakfast, kids dressed and the school run is the cause of much mayhem . Mum of two: Sophie Falkiner has told Daily Mail Australia that she has a 'million and one' things to do in the mornings to get her children out the door . 'The kids get up at 7am so I have to get up at 6.30 to give myself time to have a coffee and get exercise in before starting the day,' the 41-year-old former Great Outdoors and Wheel of Fortune presenter added. According to the study, conducted by Kraft, breakfast is the top priority for parents - with an average of 140 hours spent making breakfast each year (equivalent to 25 minutes a day). 'We're out the door by 8am, so when we all have time to sit together and have breakfast it's the only zen time we have,' said Falkiner. Time it: Australian parents spend an average 140 hours per year getting children breakfast . 'It will only be 15-20 minutes together (and I wish it could be longer!) but these days people are time poor and its hard to get everything done and be nutritious,' she said. 'My daughter’s not a breakfast person, so getting a quick nut spread and toast in is quick and easy before we head out the door.' The study also found that nut spreads are a popular choice for breakfast loving kids, with Aussie kids eating spreads 6.7 times a week. Mum knows best: Sophie Falkner, mum of two, believes nuts are high in protein and good for fussy eaters . Falkiner, who also has a certificate in nutrition says that nuts are a big part of her children's diet and are packed full of nutritional benefits. 'Nuts are packed with good protein. So the spreads are good for fussy eaters, they give your kids important brain food and energy, protein and it helps keep them full until lunch time.' Falkiner's tip is to mix up how you serve nut spreads to make it both fun and varied for kids. 'I will do peanut butter in celery sticks for the kids then on weekend as a treat they will get pancakes and hazelnut spread,' she said. Spread it around: Falkiner says mix up nut spreads during the week adding to celery sticks or pancakes . 'They'd eat the whole container in

Summary: New study reveals that Aussie parents spend 140 hours making breakfast . Study of 2.3 million found that 7.35 is the busiest in most households . Sophie Falkiner, mother of two, says mornings in her house are 'crazy'


Being underweight in mid-life could increase your risk of dementia, claim researchers. A new study shows you are a third more likely to be diagnosed with diseases such as Alzheimer's than those of a healthy weight. Obese people appear to be protected against dementia, with a risk around 30 per cent lower than those of healthy weight. The findings contradict many previous studies which have suggested that being fat – with a high Body Mass Index (BMI) - could raise the risk. A new study shows underweight people are a third more likely to be diagnosed with diseases such as Alzheimer's than those of a healthy weight (file photo) Study author, Professor Stuart Pocock, from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, said doctors and policymakers may have to re-think how to best identify those at high risk of dementia. He said 'We also need to pay attention to the causes and public health consequences of the link between underweight and increased dementia risk which our research has established.' 'However, our results also open up an intriguing new avenue in the search for protective factors for dementia - if we can understand why people with a high BMI have a reduced risk of dementia, it's possible that further down the line, researchers might be able to use these insights to develop new treatments for dementia.' Other experts said more research was needed, and the way GPs used to diagnose dementia may have skewed the results. Researchers based at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Oxon Epidemiology, also in London, analysed patient information recorded during routine general practice over nearly two decades. Data on 1,958,191 patients aged 55 on average with a BMI of 26.5 on average - just within the range usually classed as overweight - were examined. BMI is assessed by comparing height to weight, in a calculation which divides weight in kilos by height in metres squared. A healthy score is between 18.5 and 24.99 – above is overweight and obese. The study regarded BMI of less than 20 as underweight. After nine years follow-up, 45,507 people were diagnosed with dementia. Researchers found people who were underweight in middle age were 34 per cent more likely to be diagnosed with dementia than those of a healthy weight. The findings contradict many previous studies which have suggested that being fat – with a high Body Mass Index (BMI) - could raise the risk (file photo) As people's BMI increased, the risk of dementia fell, with very obese people having a BMI greater than 40 less likely to develop the condition than those of normal weight. The link was not affected by the decade in which patients were born, age at diagnosis, alcohol use or smoking. The new research was published in The Lancet Diabetes And Endocrinology journal (must credit). Dr Nawab Qizilbash, from Oxon Epidemiology in London, said the reasons why high BMI might lead to a lower risk of dementia are not clear. 'Many different issues related to diet, exercise, frailty, genetic factors and weight change

Summary: Underweight people are also more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimers . Obese person is 30 per cent less likely to get dementia than healthy person . This could help scientists develop new treatments, researchers have said .


The 79th Masters gets underway on Thursday and the focus will be on Rory McIlroy as the Northern Irishman bids to become only the sixth man in history to claim the career Grand Slam. But Tiger Woods, returning to competitive action for the first time since February and battling a succession of injuries and the chipping yips, will once again come under the microscope as he bids for a fifth green jacket and 15th major. Bubba Watson is the defending champion in a field that also includes young American stars Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler, plus a host of former champions, including Phil Mickelson and Adam Scott. European stalwarts Justin Rose, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Henrik Stenson will fancy their chances, while old Ryder Cup foes such as Dustin Johnson and Jim Furyk are also gunning for glory. Here is the complete list of tee times for rounds one and two. Tiger Woods returns to action when the year's first major gets under way at Augusta National . Round 1 . Group 1, 7:45am: Charley Hoffman and Brian Harman . Group 2, 7:56am: Larry Mize, Danny Willett, Byron Meth . Group 3, 8:07am: Tom Watson, Gary Woodland, Camilo Villegas . Group 4, 8:18am: Mike Weir, Ben Crane, Corey Conners . Group 5, 8:29am: Vijay Singh, Russell Henley, Darren Clarke . Group 6, 8:40am: Jose Maria Olazabal, Brendon Todd, Kevin Na . Group 7, 8:51am: Jonas Blixt, Kevin Streelman, Stephen Gallacher . Group 8, 9:02am: Patrick Reed, Keegan Bradley, Ian Poulter . Group 9, 9:13am: Miguel Angel Jimenez, Lee Westwood, Anirban Lahiri . Group 10, 9:24am: Bubba Watson, Justin Rose, Gunn Yang . Group 11, 9:53am: Adam Scott, Dustin Johnson, Antonio Murdaca . Group 12, 9:57am: Morgan Hoffmann, Steve Stricker, Matt Every . Group 13, 10:08am: Ben Crenshaw, Bill Haas, Jason Dufner . Group 14, 10:19am: Webb Simpson, Hideki Matsuyama, Paul Casey . Group 15, 10:30am: Charl Schwartzel, Joost Luiten, Sangmoon Bae . Group 16, 10:41am: Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy, Ryan Moore . Group 17, 10:52am: J. B. Holmes, Martin Kaymer, Brandt Snedeker . Group 18, 11:03am: Ian Woosnam, Erik Compton, Marc Leishman . Group 19, 11:14am: Trevor Immelman, Kevin Stadler, Scott Harvey . Group 20, 11:25am: Ben Martin, Robert Streb, Cameron Tringale . Group 21, 11:36am: Sandy Lyle, Seung-yul Noh, Bradley Neil . Group 22, 11:47am: Bernhard Langer, Bernd Wiesberger, Geoff Ogilvy . Group 23, 12:09pm: Zach Johnson, Jim Furyk, Ernie Els . Group 24, 12:20pm: Angel Cabrera, Louis Oosthuizen, Matias Dominguez . Group 25, 12:31pm: Mark O'Meara, Chris Kirk, Shane Lowry . Group 26, 12:42pm: Padraig Harrington, Ryan Palmer, Thomas Bjorn . Group 27, 12:53pm: James Hahn, Mikko Illonen, Hunter Mahan . Group 28, 1:04pm: Matt Kuchar, Brooks Koepka, Graeme McDowell . Group 29, 1:15pm: Jordan Spieth, Henrik Stenson, Billy Horschel . Group 30, 1:26pm: Fred Couples, Branden Grace, Thongchai Jaidee . Group 31, 1:37pm: Luke Donald, Victor Dubuisson, John Senden . Group 32, 1:48pm: Tiger Woods, Jamie Donaldson, Jimmy Walker . Group 33, 1:59pm: Jason Day, Sergio Garcia, Rickie Fowler . Round 2 . Group 1, 7:45am: Ian Woosnam,

Summary: Tiger Woods to tee off at 1:48pm alongside Wales' Jamie Donaldson and USA golfer Jimmy Walker . Rory McIlroy is paired with USA duo Phil Mickelson and Ryan Moore for 10:41am start . The 79th Masters tees off on Thursday at Augusta National Golf Club . READ: McIlroy hoping to become sixth man to win golf's Grand Slam .


Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott thrilled players at a Sydney Australian Rules football club function by skolling a beer. Mr Abbott was asked to have a drink by University of Technology Sydney Bats coach Simon Carradous, and the Prime Minister happily obliged. It appeared to take the Prime Minister about six seconds to down the schooner, as players cheered and chanted 'skol' and 'Tony'. Scroll down for video . Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott thrilled players at a Sydney Australian Rules football club function by skolling a beer . It appeared to take the Prime Minister about six seconds to down the schooner, as players cheered and chanted 'skol' and 'Tony' Mr Abbott also gave a speech to the players, according to Australian Women's Weekly. 'He grabs the microphone and gives a speech, which went along the lines of: 'well isn't this a real treat, I've been a rugby man all my life but now I finally get to hang out with some real footballers' to which of course the crowd went crazy,' Mr Carradous said. 'Then he proceeds to reach down and grab a schooner and he drank from head-to-toe the entire schooner, dribbling little bits on his shirt... He was proud as punch.' Mr Abbott is not the first Australian Prime Minister to show off his skolling skills, with former Labor Prime Minister Bob Hawke's ability well documented. Mr Abbott was asked to have a drink by University of Technology Sydney Bats coach Simon Carradous, and the Prime Minister happily obliged . 'He drank the entire schooner, dribbling bits on his shirt... He was proud as punch,' a witness said .

Summary: Australian Prime Minister skols a beer with celebrating football players . Video emerged of Tony Abbott drinking the beer in six seconds . The Prime Minister reportedly earlier gave a speech at the club function . A crowd of 50 people surrounded Mr Abbott to cheer him on as he drank .


Comedian Dom Joly proved he still had work to do on his diving despite training from Tom Daley, after making a real splash in the round-the-world Volvo Ocean Race in Brazil. The 47-year-old was invited to join other international celebrity guests onboard boats in the six-strong fleet for the start of the sixth leg, from Itajaí to Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. As the fleet headed out of harbour, the guests all jumped off the vessels. Joly, who is also a travel writer, shone with a flying leap off race leaders Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing's boat, skippered by his compatriot, Ian Walker. Dom Joly soars like a bird as he leaps from the yacht in Brazilian waters . But the action turns more into a jump than a dive as the water comes nearer . It's feet first on this one as the comedian plunges into the depths . Earlier, Joly said he was a dab hand at diving after being trained in the sport by Britain's Olympic medallist, Tom Daley, for TV show Splash! However this jump was more 'tourist abroad' than diving expert. The daredevil Joly earlier climbed the 30-metre (100-foot) mast of the racing boat for a special 'selfie' pic before it set out to sea. The Volvo Ocean Race started last October from Alicante, Spain and is currently in its sixth leg. It will visit 11 ports in total and cover 38,739 miles before finishing in Gothenburg, Sweden, on June 27. The comedian and travel writer joined up with team Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing for the world yacht race . Dom Joly climbed the mast for an impressive selfie in Brazil - but then claimed he was stuck . The boats are expected to take around 17-20 days to reach Newport, the seventh port to host the race. No British sailor has won the 41-year-old race, which was originally launched in Portsmouth as the Whitbread Round the World Race. The race started on October 4, 2014, day of the first In-Port Race in Alicante, Spain, and will finish with one last In-Port Race on June 27, 2015 in Gothenburg, the Swedish home of Volvo. Dom Joly is pictured walking out with the rest of the Abu Dhabi team . The 38,739-nautical mile route will include stopovers in Cape Town (South Africa), Abu Dhabi (UAE), Sanya (China), Auckland (New Zealand), Itajaí (Brazil), Newport (Rhode Island, US), Lisbon (Portugal) and Lorient (France). A 24-hour pit-stop in The Hague is scheduled between France and Sweden. The previous Volvo Ocean Race started in October 2011 in Alicante and was won by Groupama sailing team, skippered by Frenchman Franck Cammas, in July 2012.

Summary: The travel writer joins up with the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing team . The Volvo Ocean Race is currently taking on the next stage in Brazil . Joly was trained by Tom Daley in TV hit Splash! back in 2013, but seems to have forgotten some key tips .


The teenage daughter of assassinated Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov has started a modelling career reportedly as a way of helping her to overcome her father's death. Dina Nemtsova, 13, made her debut in a photoshoot with Russian fashion label Yulia Prohorova White Zoloto. Appearing alongside her mother and Nemtsov's partner, Ekaterina Odintsova, 37, the young brunette posed in red and white dresses as well as an outfit with a patterned floral design. Scroll down for video . Debut: Dina Nemtsova (left), the teenage daughter of assassinated Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, is pictured with her mother Ekaterina Odintsova in a fashion shoot after embarking on a modelling career . Glamorous: Dina has appeared in a photoshoot for fashion label Yulia Prohorova White Zoloto. Her mother hopes her new career will help her overcome the death of her father who was shot dead near the Kremlin . Ms Odintsova, who runs her own PR agency, wrote on Instagram: 'Debut fashion shoot of my daughter Dina lookbook for @beloezoloto. 'We have been friends for years with the designer Yuliya Prokhorova who we're working with and I am very grateful to her for this wonderful shoot.' Apparently referring to the trauma of losing her father, Ms Odintsova said of her daughter: 'I am really trying to help her to recover. 'I am trying to help her to believe in herself and I hope that this photoshoot will help her.' Dina, who reportedly enjoys reading poetry and playing rock guitar, is one of two children from the relationship with Nemtsov and Odintsova, the other being her 20-year-old brother Anton. Elegant: Dina posed in red and white dresses as well as an outfit with a patterned floral design for shoot . The height of fashion: Dina's mother and Nemtsov's partner, Ekaterina Odnistova, says the family have been friends with designer Yuliya Prokhorova for years . Close-knit: Dina, who reportedly enjoys reading poetry and playing rock guitar, is one of two children from the relationship with Nemtsov and Odintsova, the other being her 20-year-old brother Anton . Odnistova told local media: 'I still can not get myself together. What happened is terrifying. 'Our daughter is holding herself together, but Anton cannot believe that his father is dead. 'During the funeral, he touched Boris's body several times to make sure that he was dead.' Nemtsov, 55, died on February 27 when he was gunned down as he walked near the Kremlin with his Ukrainian girlfriend Anna Duritskaya, 23. According to official sources inside Russia, he was shot by Chechen Islamic terrorists because of his support of Charlie Hebdo journalists that published cartoons of Mohammed. But many suspect the Kremlin was behind the killing because he reportedly had evidence showing Russian involvement in Ukraine. Boris Nemtsov (pictured) died on February 27 this year when he was gunned down as he walked near the Kremlin with his Ukrainian girlfriend Anna Duritskaya .

Summary: Dina Nemtsova, 13, made debut in photoshoot for Russian fashion label . Her mother: 'I'm trying to help her overcome terrible killing of her father' Nemtsov was gunned down near Kremlin while walking with his girlfriend .


MI5 has issued an alert over the threat posed by rogue workers in Britain’s nuclear, transport and public services after suicide pilot Andreas Lubitz killed 150 people in the Alps plane crash disaster. And concerns are so great that one security source has warned: ‘However much physical security you have, if someone is already in there, there’s nothing you can do to stop them committing an act of sabotage or terrorism.’ MI5 is now giving advice on the risk posed by thousands of employees working in sensitive areas – known as ‘insiders’ – highlighted by the Germanwings disaster. Warning: MI5 has issued an alert over the threat posed by rogue workers in Britain’s nuclear, transport and public services after co-pilot Andreas Lubitz killed 150 people in the Alps plane crash disaster . Co-pilot Andreas Lubitz, who was being treated for depression, was able to override a security system installed on flights following the 9/11 attacks as he flew the aircraft into the ground. Guidance issued by the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI), a security agency accountable to the director general of MI5, recommends continuous psychological assessment of key employees, with the highest priority given to workers whose jobs pose the greatest risk to the public. But a BA pilot, who has been with the company for several years and flies regularly around the world, claimed the airline did not carry out mental health checks. The pilot, who did not wish to be named, said: ‘British Airways is more interested in checking whether I have a hernia than mental health. ‘There is no testing regarding mental health.’ A BA spokeswoman refused to discuss details of health checks carried out on pilots. The CPNI has identified a number of motives for employees becoming an insider threat, including theft, revenge, a hunger for notoriety, political or religious ideology and fear or coercion, where external pressure is exerted on a worker. Rescue workers and investigators work near debris at the crash site of the Germanwings Airbus A320 . A CPNI study showed that three-quarters of insider acts were carried out by employees who had no malicious intent when joining the organisation, but whose loyalties changed after recruitment. Disturbingly, it also found that in many circumstances the workers had been in their organisation for some years before going rogue. Some of the more common insider acts include unauthorised disclosure of information – such as in the case of US whistleblower Edward Snowden – process corruption (where an employee illegitimately alters an internal process for their own ends) and corporate espionage. The security source said: ‘Years ago, the emphasis was on external security. Now ‘‘the insider’’ is the growing threat, as seen in the cases of Edward Snowden and Lubitz. ‘We advise companies to look closely at their personnel. The higher security clearance they gain over their time of employment, the closer they should be monitored.’

Summary: Alert issued over rogue workers in nuclear, transport and public services . MI5 giving advice on risk posed by employees working in sensitive areas . Follows actions of pilot Andreas Lubitz who killed 150 people in the Alps . A BA pilot claims his airline does not carry out mental health checks .


A trim 120-pound mother-of-four set a new world record this weekend and earned $6,000 in prize money after downing three 72-ounce steak dinners in just 20 minutes. Competitive eater Mary Schuyler accomplished the stunning feat in front of hundreds at the Big Texan Steak Ranch restaurant in Amarillo, Texas on Sunday. Schuyler is such a champ that the four teams of two that competed against her didn't even come close to winning - even though they were allowed to split their dinners. Scroll down for video . Winner, winner, steak dinner: Molly Schuyler won the 72-ounce steak dinner challenge at the Big Texan Steack Ranch restaurant in Amarillo, Texas on Sunday . Fast eater: The 120-pound mother-of-four ate three steak dinners - complete with sides - in just 20 minutes . Worth it: For breaking the record for quickest steak dinner eaten and for finishing her three meals in under an hour, Schuyler took home a grand total of $6,000 . In addition to the three massive 72-ounce steaks, competitors also had to eat three baked potatoes, three shrimp cocktails, three salads and three rolls for a whopping 15 pounds of food. While that might sound daunting to most, Schuyler was confident that she would beat out the other competitors with her experience. 'They would have had to eat their half in like four minutes,' Schuyler told the Amarillo Globe-News. 'If you’re not used to doing this, four minutes is hard.' Filling: The dinner included three 72-ounce steaks, three shrimp cocktails, three baked potatoes, three salads and three rolls . Champion: Though her competitors were allowed to tackle the challenge in teams of two, none came close to winning the competition . She cleaned her plate: Schuyler poses with a fan after the feat, showing off her belly bloated from the competition . However, she was a bit nervous about tackling a three steak dinners since she ate just two when she competed at the restaurant last year. 'I come in thinking I'm going to fail, but you know if I win it's a lovely parting gift and that's cool,' she told KFDA-TV. 'I also get free steak so I don't really lose.' As the competition began, Schuyler covered up with a pair of sunglasses and put up her sweatshirt hood to focus on the task at hand and finished her first steak in just four minutes and 18 seconds - beating the previous record she set last year of four minutes and 48 seconds. Hundreds cheered her on below the competition table set up side the restaurant on a sunny day, as Schuyler ripped her way through the steaks. Competitors had an hour to finish their $72 dinners, in order to get them for free, but Schuyler cleaned her plates in a cool 20. And with enough time to spare, Schuyler tried attacking a fourth steak but had to stop, saying she was tired of the taste. Schuyler was born and raised in Nebraska and currently residents in Sacramento California. Before her competitive food eating life, she worked as a bartender

Summary: Molly Schuyler won the 72-ounce steak dinner challenge at Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo, Texas on Sunday . The mother of four from California weighs just 120 pounds, but after the dinner she weighed in at 135 pounds . She said she plans to return next year to beat her record and up the ante to four steaks .


Too often cats can be overlooked in favour of their cuter canine counterparts. But a new book, Artists And Their Cats, is putting felines back on the map. Philadelphia-based artist and journalist Alison Nastasi has collated a collection of intimate portraits featuring well-known artists with their furry friends. Scroll down for video . Philadelphia-based artist and journalist Alison Nastasi has collated a collection of intimate portraits featuring well-known artists with their furry friends. In this image, Spanish surrealist painter Salvador Dali poses with his cat Babou, a Colombian wild cat . Children's book illustrator, Wanda Hazel Gág, lovingly looks at her cat in one of the intimate portraits . Featuring the likes of Henri Matisse, Salvador Dali, Georgia O'Keefe and many others, the book allows an intimate insight into the private lives of many great artists. The images see the artists in rarely-seen settings, with many of them reclining in their homes, or posing in a relaxed fashion with their beloved pets. Journalist and artist Nastasi curated over 50 intimate portraits of well-known artists and their beloved animals . Photographer Florence Henri (pictured left) and French artist Claude Cahun (pictured right in 1927) pose with their cats in black and white shots . American modernist artist, Georgia O'Keefe poses with her squinting cat, which appears to be of a Siamese breed . One image shows Salvador Dali, who was known for surrealist work, sporting an intricately-patterned waistcoat. With a shocked expression on his face, he poses with his striking cat, Babou, a breed of Colombian ocelot (a species of wild cat). Another image shows modernist artist, Georgia O'Keefe, smiling with her cat propped on her shoulder, which appears to be of Siamese breed. One intimate shot shows famous french Impressionist painter, Henri Matisse casually sat up in bed with his covers pulled up to his knees. On the bed, is a black cat staring at him, and next to it, a miniature kitten swamped by the covers. World-renowned artist Henri Matisse in 1950 - famous for his impressionist artwork - is pictured laid in bed with a black cat as well as a tiny kitten, swamped in the covers . American composer and artist John Cage is seen having a tender moment with his black cat in a rarely-seen image . Edward Gorey, who was famous for his illustrated books, is pictured sitting with his cat on a sofa . More than 50 pairs of great artists and their furry felines are highlighted in Nastasi's compilation book. Perched on sofa arms, stretching on tables and lovingly nuzzling their owners, the cats strangely seem to share characteristics with their owners. Each image is accompanied by a small excerpt about the relationship between cat and artist. The description of the book reads: 'In this clever compilation, art aficionados will discover a softer side of their favorite artists, and cat lovers will enjoy a whole new way to celebrate their favorite furry friends.' One image shows french film director and professor Agnes Varda sitting in an outdoor area with her cat on the table next

Summary: Artist and journalist Alison Nastasi put together the portrait collection . Also features images of Picasso, Frida Kahlo, and John Lennon . Reveals quaint personality traits shared between artists and their felines .


Wales have reached their highest ever position in the FIFA world rankings by rising 15 places to 22. Inspired by Real Madrid's Gareth Bale, they were the biggest movers at the top end of the list with 153 points ahead of the April rankings after beating Israel 3-0 in their Euro 2016 qualifier in Haifa. Chris Coleman's side have surpassed the 27th spot achieved by Terry Yorath's men back in 1993. Gareth Bale celebrates a goal in his double against Israel in a win that's seen Wales climb to world No 22 . Wales climb 15 positions in the April FIFA World Rankings which were released on Thursday . Meanwhile, England have climbed three places to 14 after beating Lithuania in Euro 2016 qualifying and drawing a friendly in Italy last month, while Scotland are up 10 spots to 29. Northern Ireland are up one to 42 and the Republic of Ireland have climbed four places to 62. Belgium rose to its highest-ever spot at No 3 in the rankings, which are still led by World Cup winner Germany followed by Argentina. Vincent Kompany's side overtook Radamel Falcao's Colombia, who are now world No 4. Belgium, who also beat Israel, rise to third for the first time ranked only behind Germany and Argentina . Brazil, who beat France in a friendly last month as their resurgence under new boss Dunga continues following their embarrassing exit from the World Cup, rose to No 5 and swapped places with the Netherlands at No 6. Switzerland and Spain return to the top 10, at nine and 10, respectively. Costa Rica fell two spots to No 15 but still lead CONCACAF nations. Mexico rose three positions though to No 18 while the United States climbed five places to be 27th. Algeria is Africa's best at No 21, and No 40 Iran is the best-ranked Asian team. Brazil have risen to No 5 in the world, switching places with Holland, while Alex Sanchez's Chile are 16th . They'll be joined by Japan, South Korea, Australia, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, China and Iraq among the top seeds for the Asian qualifying draw for the World Cup in Russia in 2018, in which 40 teams are split into eight groups of five ahead of Tuesday's draw. Bhutan has jumped 46 places from the foot of the rankings to 163rd after recording their first ever World Cup qualifying victories. The Himalayan nation beat Sri Lanka 1-0 in Colombo and 2-1 in Thimphu last month to advance to the second round of Asian qualifying. Anguilla are now the lowest-ranked international side at No 209 after losing 8-0 on aggregate to Nicaragua in the first round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying last month. Seeding for the European qualifying groups will be decided by the July rankings ahead of the July 25 draw in St. Petersburg, Russia. 1. Germany (1) 2. Argentina (2) 3. Belgium (4) 4. Colombia (3) 5. Brazil (6) 6. Netherlands (5) 7. Portugal (7) 8. Uruguay (9) 9. Switzerland (12) 10. Spain (11) 11. France (8) 12. Romania (14)

Summary: Chris Coleman's Wales rose 15 places to 22 in the FIFA World Rankings . Belgium switched places with Colombia to reach No 3 for the first time . England have climbed three places to 14 after win over Lithuania . Bhutan's wins over Sri Lanka boost them 46 places off the bottom . World Cup finalists Germany and Argentina retain first and second spot .


The funeral for tragic NSW teacher Stephanie Scott will be held next Wednesday in her home town of Canowindra, and the parish priest officiating at the ceremony is bracing himself for a hugely emotional occasion. Reverend Jonno Williams is the parish priest of the Anglican-Uniting Church at Canowindra and will be conducting Wednesday’s funeral service. He knows the family well and is expecting it to be a tough day for everyone. ‘The funeral will take place next Wednesday, but everything else has yet to be confirmed. I’ll be speaking with the family this afternoon to finalise the details,’ Reverend Williams told Daily Mail Australia. Stephanie Scott went missing on Easter Sunday. Her burned body was found last Friday around five metres from a road in Cocoparra National Park . A picture of Stephanie as a little girl with her father Robert was posted on Facebook by her sister Kim . Last Saturday Ms Scott's father Robert (left), mother Merrilyn (centre) and sister Robyn (right) were among those gathered at a memorial service for her at Mountford Park, Leeton . Ms Scott's distraught fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley attends the memorial service in Mountford Park . ‘I know Stephanie’s father relatively well through the time that he taught at the local Canowindra High School. 'It’s going to be a very difficult time for everyone, especially for the young people in town who knew her well.’ Reverend Williams was also yet another person who sang the praises of the young teacher whose heart-breaking tale has gripped Australia in recent weeks. ‘She was vice-captain of Canowindra High School and worked at the local swimming pool when she was younger,' Reverend Williams told Daily Mail Australia. Another Facebook picture shows Stephanie having a good time with her friends . Mr Leeson-Woolley and Ms Scott were due to be married last Saturday . Ms Scott was a popular teacher at Leeton High School where students paid homage to her . 'She also worked at the local supermarket, so she was well known by everyone here from a young age. ‘Throughout this time Stephanie was always known for her friendly disposition and she was always friendly with anyone that she met. ‘I met her a few times myself and she showed herself to be a very friendly and cheerful girl. The community both here in Canowindra and in Leeton will be out in force to say their goodbyes on Wednesday.’ Ms Scott's father, Robert Scott (centre), is comforted by family members at the Mountford Park service . Mr Leeson-Woolley (right) was a forlorn figure at the Mountford Park memorial last Saturday in Leeton . Less than a week before her wedding the Leeton high school teacher went missing on Easter Sunday. The 26-year-old's burned body was found around five metres from a road in Cocoparra National Park, north of Griffith, NSW, on Friday afternoon by police in an area where her accused killer, Vincent Stanford went on regular camping trips. School cleaner Stanford, 24, has been charged with her murder and is due to appear in court in June. A

Summary: Reverend Jonno Williams says funeral of teacher to be held on Wednesday . He will be speaking with the family this afternoon to finalise the details . Reverend Williams says it'll be especially hard for the town's young people . 'She was a very friendly and cheerful girl,' Reverend Williams says . NSW Health spokeswoman says Ms Scott’s body is still undergoing tests . School cleaner Vincent Stanford, 24, has been charged with her murder .


Bali Nine ringleaders Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan will today find out if their last-ditch legal appeal against their death row sentence will be allowed to proceed. A Jakarta court is due to decide whether the pair’s lawyers can challenge Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s decision to deny the two Australians clemency. The unusual appeal in the state administrative court is likely the pair's last legal avenue to save them from the firing squad for their part in the 2005 Bali Nine heroin smuggling bid. Sydney men Chan, 31, and Sukumaran, 33, are currently awaiting execution on the death island of Nusakambangan with seven other prisoners after they were transferred from their home of almost ten years – Bali’s notorious Kerobokan prison – in a dramatic show of force, over a month ago. Scroll down for video . Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran will find out if their last-ditch legal appeal against their Indoesian death row sentence will be allowed to proceed on Monday . Shackled and handcuffed: Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran cut sad figures as they were escorted by four faceless Indonesian police officers across the tarmac after being taken from Korobokan prison in Bali to their final destination, Death Island . The court in February rejected their legal challenge for clemency, determining the decrees by President Widodo were not within its jurisdiction. If it overturns this decision on Monday, lawyers will then argue Mr Joko did not fulfil his obligations when he issued a blanket rejection of clemency to Chan and Sukumaran, as he plans to do to more than 50 other death row drug offenders. If the court upholds its earlier decision, it's not known what move the lawyers will take next in their efforts to spare the men. Lawyer for Chan and Sukumaran, Leonard Arpan, last week said they had done their best for their Australian clients. President Joko Widodo previously rejected the Australian pair's clemency bids . The pair are currently being held in isolation on the prison island . Family members of Australian death row prisoners Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran leave Nusakambangan prison island after visiting the two prisoners on March 9 . On Sunday, Jakarta's Catholic Archbishop, Ignatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo, told reporters he was saddened by Indonesia's use of the death penalty, which he described as a "failure of humanity". Also distressing for the archbishop was the severe treatment of Chan and Sukumaran when they were moved last month from their Bali jail cells to Nusakambangan, which involved a fighter jet escort. "These men were handcuffed, was it necessary to be guarded by Sukhoi?" he told reporters after his Easter Sunday service. A smiling Djoko Hariutomo, the police commissioner of the Balinese capital of Denpasar, poses for a photo with his hand upon the shoulder of condemned prisoner Andrew Chan inside the plane before take off for the Australian Bali Nine kingpin's final flight to the island where he will be executed . Surrounded by armed police officers officers and on the road of no return, 33-year-old Australia Myuran Sukumaran looks up at Bali

Summary: The two Australians are currently in isolation on death row in Indonesia . Were moved from Bali jail to the island they will be executed on last month . A Jakarta court will decide whether they can challenge clemency ruling . They are battling to overturn Indonesian President Joko Widodo's decision to deny the pair clemency .


Two more games; that’s all it will take. Two more games and Jose Mourinho will have confirmed his mastery of the Premier League with a third title in five attempts at the trophy and Chelsea will be crowned champions. The clue that this was the decisive game was in the manic nature of the second half. Not on the pitch, but on the touchline. Mourinho and his assistant Rui Faria were up and down with unusual intensity, even for them, waving players back with the most extravagant gestures when they lost the ball. Hold on to this lead, was the implicit message, and a huge step will have been taken to the ultimate goal. In fact, as One Step Beyond played at the end of the game and the players congregated in the centre circle, there was a sense that the celebrations were already in swing. Chelsea forward Eden Hazard (second from left) slots the ball past Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea to open the scoring . Hazard's low shot squirms past De Gea as defenders Chris Smalling (left) and Paddy McNair watch on helplessly . Hazard wheels away to celebrate his 13th Premier League goal of the season as De Gea slowly rises to his feet after conceding . A TV camera gets a close-up of the goalscorer as Hazard celebrates with Didier Drogba in front of a section of home fans at Stamford Bridge . Chelsea: Courtois 6, Ivanovic 6, Terry 7, Cahill 6.5, Azpilicueta 6, Zouma 5.5, Matic 7, Oscar 8 (Ramires 6, 67), Fabregas 6 (Mikel 92), Hazard 8.5 (Willian 94), Drogba 5 . Subs not used: Cech, Luis, Cuadrado, Solanke . Goal: Hazard . Booked: Ivanovic, Drogba, Oscar . Manager: Jose Mourinho 7 . Manchester United: De Gea 6.5, Valencia 6, Smalling 6.5, McNair 6.5, Shaw 7 (Blackett 80), Rooney 6, Mata 5 (Januzaj 5, 70), Ander Herrera 7.5, Fellaini 6.5, Young (Di Maria 6, 70), Falcao 4 . Subs not used: Da Silva, Van Persie, Valdes, Pereira . Booked: Herrera . Manager: Louis van Gaal 6 . MOTM: Hazard . Referee: Mike Dean 6 . Attendance: 41,442 . *Player ratings by Oliver Todd at Stamford Bridge . Eden Hazard opened the scoring for Chelsea - CLICK HERE for more in our Match Zone . Two more games of course have to be won and that includes a visit to Arsenal next week. But there can be little doubt as to the destination of the title after this result. The hard work of the winter has been done. Mourinho was haveing none of it of course, rightly so, insisting they need eight points. They need nine, actually, to be sure, but beat Arsenal next week and then they will need just three more. ‘If the celebration is because we beat one the biggest clubs in the world, I understand that,’ he said. ‘If the celebration is because the players gave everything to win that game and they feel the result of the work they did this week, then I also understand that. ‘But if they are

Summary: Eden Hazard gave Chelsea the lead in the 38th minute when he latched onto a flick from Oscar . Radamel Falcao complained of a foul by Blues skipper John Terry in the build-up to the opening goal . Hazard almost made it 2-0 but his close-range effort hit the bar after a surging run from Didier Drogba . United midfielder Ander Herrera was booked for simulation in the 95th minute after trying to win a penalty . The result means Jose Mourinho's side are now 10 points clear at the top of the table . CLICK HERE to read Oliver Todd's player ratings from Stamford Bridge .


Tesco chairman John Allan claimed David Cameron's decision to promise an in-out referendum before knowing what powers can be clawed back from Brussels means the cart is very firmly before the horse' Tesco could quit London if Britain leaves the European Union, its chairman has warned in a swipe at David Cameron. John Allan claimed the Tory leader's decision to promise an in-out referendum before knowing what powers can be clawed back from Brussels means the cart is very firmly before the horse'. He suggested large firms like the supermarket giant could move their head offices from London to other sites in Europe 'relatively painlessly', should Britain exit the EU. The Tory election manifesto includes the promise of an in-out referendum by 2017, but only after reform of Britain's membership. It states: 'It will be a fundamental principle of a future Conservative Government that membership of the European Union depends on the consent of the British people – and in recent years that consent has worn wafer-thin. 'That’s why, after the election, we will negotiate a new settlement for Britain in Europe, and then ask the British people whether they want to stay in the EU on this reformed basis or leave. 'David Cameron has committed that he will only lead a government that offers an in-out referendum. We will hold that in-out referendum before the end of 2017 and respect the outcome.' But in an interview with the Independent on Sunday, Mr Allan warns this approach risks backfiring, because it commits to a referendum regardless of whether a better deal has been struck with Brussels. He suggested that a better approach would have been to lobby for reforms first, and then set a date for a referendum. He said: 'Logically, you would have started with 'these are the reforms we would like to see enacted within the EU' and then, at the end of the process, determine whether or not you've made enough progress and then decide if a referendum is necessary.' He said the idea that a referendum will be held in 2017 if a Conservative government comes to power next month could have a real impact on people's investment decisions. 'It's a question of weighing up the pluses and minuses. This issue of the EU referendum and the uncertainty that it creates and the possibility that it could lead to Britain leaving the EU is a particularly heavy kind of pebble to put in the scales,' he told the paper. David Cameron, pictured today, has promised to renegotiate Britain's membership of the EU before holding an in-out referendum by 2017 . Mr Allan, who described his political leaning as being 'pretty close to the centre', was not among the more than 100 senior business leaders who signed an open letter last month praising the Tory Government and warning that Labour could 'put the recovery at risk'. He said he did not think it was advisable to 'choose sides' as firms will have to work with whichever party or parties form the next Government. Mr Allan also warned the political

Summary: John Allan suggested Tesco could easily move its HQ out of London . Cameron has promised to renegotiate Britain's membership of the EU . An in-out referendum on the outcome of the talks would be held by 2017 .


Carla Suarez Navarro advanced to the final of the Miami Open after topping Andrea Petkovic 6-3, 6-3 in a semi-final on Thursday. The Spaniard 12th-seed didn't face a single break point and will meet either top seed Serena Williams or third seed Simona Halep in Saturday's final. It's the eighth time that Suarez Navarro has reached a WTA final. She's looking for her second title. Carla Suarez Navarro celebrates after match point in her match against Andrea Petkovic on Thursday . Suarez Navarro will play either Simona Halep or Serena Williams in the final of the Miami Open . Petkovic, the No 9 seed from Germany, lost to Suarez Navarro for the third time in five meetings. Petkovic had not dropped a set in any of her first four matches this year at Key Biscayne. Suarez Navarro took control of the opening set with an early break, then broke Petkovic again when the German's forehand sailed well long to end the set. And in the second, Suarez Navarro broke yet again for a 4-2 lead and finished it off not long afterward. Suarez Navarro had been pushed to three-setters in each of her previous two matches. She threw her fists in the air and smacked a ball into the stands with joy when Petkovic's final shot sailed wide. Williams and Halep - the last woman to beat the world's No 1 - were set to play Thursday night to determine the other finalist. The schedule Thursday includes a pair of men's quarterfinal matches, with fourth-seeded Kei Nishikori of Japan facing 22nd-seed John Isner of the United States in the afternoon - the first head-to-head matchup between those two - and No. 1 Novak Djokovic of Serbia meeting No. 6 David Ferrer of Spain in the evening. The Spaniard hits a forehand on her way to a 6-3, 6-3 victory at Crandon park Tennis Center . Petkovic shows her frustration during the semi-final match on Thursday .

Summary: Carla Suarez Navarro advances to final of the Miami Open with win . Spaniard will play either Serena Williams or Simona Halep in final . Suarez Navarro beats Andrea Petkovic in straight sets - 6-3, 6-3 .


The Queen’s staff will take industrial action for the first time in history over their ‘ridiculously low’ wages. Wardens at Windsor Castle say they are expected to carry out extra duties, including giving guided tours to visitors, for no extra money. Union chiefs claim workers earn as little as £14,700 despite working the ‘country’s richest family’. Wardens at Windsor Castle (pictured here collecting flowers laid by well-wishers following the death of The Queen Mother) have voted for industrial action in a dispute over pay . Their main role includes meeting and greeting visitors, conducting security searches, telling people about the history of the Castle, and handing out free audio guides. But The Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) said staff are also asked to perform extra duties for free, such as leading paid-for tours, carrying out first aid and speaking foreign languages to overseas visitors. Now, staff have voted ‘overwhelmingly’ in favour of industrial action after complaining they have suffered ‘years of pay restraint’. The PCS said 76 wardens out of 180 at the Castle will now refuse to host tours of the Great Kitchen and the Tower and will instead ‘work to rule – meaning they rigidly stick to their contractual obligations. The Public and Commercial Services Union said the Queen and Royal Family (pictured at the Castle) should not 'abuse the (workers') goodwill by not properly rewarding them' Wardens are also considering causing ‘disruption’ and ‘long queues’ by conducting more thorough security searches than usual and ‘observing every single check they are supposed to do’ – slowing down visitors’ entry to the Castle. The wardens work for the Royal Collection Trust, a charity which presides over one of the world’s largest and most important works of art, jewels and artefacts. It is held in trust by the sovereign on behalf of the nation, so they are technically employees of the Royal Household. A spokesman for the PCS said: ‘The dispute here is not with the Queen and the Royal Family but the managers who run the Castle on their behalf. ‘The wardens who work at Windsor Castle are very loyal and want to work for the Royal Family. ‘We believe our requests are modest and reasonable and, by not resolving this dispute, the Royal Collection is dragging the Queen’s name into this. That is not what staff want.’ Staff claim they receive poor salaries and perform extra duties such as guiding visitors around Windsor Castle for no additional money . The union has proposed that wardens receive an extra £150 a year for speaking a foreign language to visitors and an allowance for every day they conduct tours. They claimed that at nearby Hampton Court Palace, owned by a separate charity, wardens received an extra £10 to £15 a day for leading guided tours and that Windsor Castle staff should also receive ‘fair recompense’. The union said they narrowly accepted a poor pay offer last year on the understanding that additional allowances for tours and other skills would be considered this year. But following failed negotiations, non-strike industrial action could

Summary: Members of the royal household have voted for work to rule in pay row . Wardens claim they're asked to perform extra duty for no extra money . Staff complained they're being paid far below the 'living wage' they deserve . Royal Collection Trust called the vote for industrial action 'disappointing'


For the first time, astronomers have found the building blocks of life in a distant early star system. Scientists detected the complex organic molecules in a disk of gas and dust around a star 455 light years away where planets are likely to be forming. The discovery is a boost for finding alien organisms and suggests the conditions that spawned life on Earth are not unique to our solar system. Scientists detected the complex organic molecules in a disc of gas around an infant star 455 light years away where planets are likely to be forming. The discovery is a boost for finding alien organisms and suggests the conditions that spawned life on Earth are not unique to our solar system . Radio telescope observations showed the disk surrounding the million-year-old star MWC 480 to be 'brimming' with the complex carbon-based molecule methyl cyanide. Both this molecule and its simpler organic cousin hydrogen cyanide were identified in the cold outer reaches of the newly formed disc. The region can be compared with our solar system's Kuiper Belt, a realm of icy mini-worlds and comets beyond Neptune. Experts believe comets and asteroids from the outer solar system seeded the young Earth with water and organic molecules to set the stage for life to evolve. Astronomers used the Atacama Large Millimetre/submillimetre Array (Alma), a powerful suit of interacting radio telescopes in Chile's Atacama desert, to investigate MWC 480. Alma's high sensitivity antennae have now shown that such molecules not only form and survive, but thrive . Astronomer Dr Karin Oberg, from the Harvard-Smithsonian Centre for Astrophysics in Massachusetts, said: 'Studies of comets and asteroids show that the solar nebula that spawned our sun and planets was rich in water and complex organic compounds. 'I believe we are going to have strong indications of life beyond Earth in the next decade,' said Ellen Stofan, chief scientist for Nasa, (pictured) There at least 200 billion Earth-like planets in our galaxy – and now Nasa officials claim we could be on the verge of finding life on one of them. During a talk in Washington yesterday, the space agency announced that humanity is likely to encounter extra-terrestrials within a decade. 'I believe we are going to have strong indications of life beyond Earth in the next decade and definitive evidence in the next 10 to 20 years,' said Ellen Stofan, chief scientist for Nasa. 'We know where to look, we know how to look, and in most cases we have the technology.' Jeffery Newmark, interim director of heliophysics at the agency, added: 'It's definitely not an if, it's a when.' 'We are not talking about little green men,' Stofan said. 'We are talking about little microbes.' 'We now have evidence that this same chemistry exists elsewhere in the universe, in regions that could form solar systems not unlike our own.' The molecules surrounding MWC 480 have been detected in similar concentrations in our own solar system's comets, she pointed out. The star, which is about twice as massive as the sun, lies in a well-studied star-forming region

Summary: Million-year-old star MWC 480 is 'brimming' with carbon-based molecules . Scientists say there is enough methyl cyanide to fill all of Earth's oceans. As MWC 480 evolves it is likely the molecules will move closer to the star . Here, the conditions may be suitable for life to flourish, scientists believe .


A former college student is suing her school over claims she wasn't allowed to audition for the dance team because of her weight. Phylise Davis-Bowens, who attended Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida, for their 'transformative leadership' program at the age of 37, launched a lawsuit after she alleged she was not allowed to try out for the 14 Karat Gold dancers. Mrs Davis-Bowens, a substitute public school teacher in Miami who married last Valentine's Day, told Daily Mail Online on Monday that she was discriminated against because of her weight and missed out on part of the academic experience. Phylise Davis-Bowens, 42, who attended Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida, is suing her former college because she was not allowed to try out for the 14 Karat Gold dancers in 2009 . The 14 Karat Gold dancers are regular performers at sporting events related to the Florida university . The student, who had been dancing since the age of 16, had wanted to join the dance troupe to use her performance work as part of her thesis in 2009. Band director Donovan Wells told her she could try out for the team if she lost 20lb, she said. Mrs Davis-Bowens went on to lose 16lb in one month in order to try out but was still denied an audition for the dance troupe. After around a year, she had lost a total of 60lb. She told Daily Mail Online: 'I wanted to join because of my talent but the coach said I didn't have the body type. But to me, I have two arms and two legs which is what I needed.' The weight discrimination is of particular importance to Mrs Davis-Bowens because she lost her sister at the age of 37 to a gastric bypass because she was obese and felt under pressure to quickly lose weight. The 42-year-old said she also has ongoing health issues from losing weight quickly. According to their Facebook page, the 14 Karat Gold dancers are made up of college students who perform alongside the Marching Wildcats during college sporting events. In a statement to Daily Mail Online on Monday, a university spokeswoman said: 'Bethune-Cookman University was made aware today that a complaint was filed. 'We are currently investigating this matter. B-CU is an equal opportunity institution and encourage all students to be actively involved in our campus extracurricular offerings.' Ms Davis-Bowens' lawyer, David Glasser, told Daily Mail Online on Monday that his client had brought the lawsuit to make a point about discrimination and was seeking unspecified damages in district court which can award more than $15,000. The 42-year-old graduated from the college in 2011 and went on to teach in the Miami-Dade public school district. She also claimed that the school did not allow her to attend the graduation ceremony and sent her diploma in the mail. The 42-year-old woman (left) said she lost 16lb in a month to try out for the dance troupe but was still denied an audition. She went on to lose 60lb in a year . Mrs Davis-Bowens

Summary: Phylise Davis-Bowens, 42, who attended Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida has launched a lawsuit . She claims that she lost 16lb to try out for the dance troupe and was still not allowed by the band director after joining the college in 2009 . She is seeking unspecified damages from the college .


Britain is in the grip of an allergy epidemic, a report claims today. The number of allergy sufferers is soaring and almost half of those with severe allergies live in daily fear of suffering a potentially fatal reaction. Yet many Britons are unaware of the seriousness of the condition, says the study by charity Allergy UK. Scroll down for video . The number of allergy sufferers is soaring and almost half of those with severe allergies live in daily fear of suffering a potentially fatal reaction . A poll of more than 2,000 adults to mark Allergy Awareness Week reveals that over two thirds would not know how to help if they saw someone suffering an allergic reaction. Two-thirds also don't know how to use an adrenaline pen which can save the lives of those suffering a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis. The warning comes as latest figures show hospital admissions for allergies increased by 8 per cent between 2013 and 2014. More than 20,000 people a year are admitted to hospital in England for allergic reactions. A poll of more than 2,000 adults for the charity to mark the start of Allergy Awareness Week reveals that over two thirds of adults (68 per cent) would not know how to help if they saw someone suffering an allergic reaction . Around 21million Britons have some kind of allergy, ranging from hayfever to reactions to food, medication and wasp stings. Nearly all of those living with a severe allergy say their daily life is affected by the condition. There is no consensus on the reasons for the increase in allergies but explanations put forward include a combination of changing diet, genetics and improved hygiene. For example, we now live in a cleaner world, so children are no longer coming into contact with the bacteria that is needed to develop the immune system.

Summary: Hospital admissions for allergies rose by 8 per cent between 2013 and 2014 . Around 21million Britons have some kind of allergy, such as hayfever . But more than two thirds would not know what to do if they saw someone having an allergic reaction .


A trespasser carrying a suspicious package jumped over the White House railings last night - the latest in a string of embarrassing security breaches to hit the US capital. The intruder was arrested after climbing into the grounds of the President's home at 10.25pm. Brian Leary of the United States Secret Service - the federal agency in charge of protecting the President - said the unnamed person was in custody in Washington DC and charges were pending. He added that the intruder, whose gender or age has not been released, had been 'immediately' apprehended by officers in the uniformed division of the Secret Service. Scroll down for video . A member of the Secret Service uniformed division and his K-9 dog patrol the perimeter of the White House . The package was examined and 'deemed to be harmless', according to a report by CNN. It is not known what it contained or why the fence was climbed. The trespasser entered the south side of grounds, which face the National Mall. Last September, a knife-wielding man managed to scale the fence on the north side and get into White House itself via an unlocked door. That incident prompted a review of the building's security. Just last week US officials announced that temporary steel spikes may be put on the tips of the railings. The 8ft-tall fence is due to be replaced in the longer term with a permanent, more secure barrier, the details of which are still under discussion. Security fears: The 8ft-tall railings surrounding the President's residence are set to be replaced . Security in Washington DC in general has been the focus of much attention in recent months. Last Wednesday an illicit gyrocopter was able to land on the west lawn of the US Capitol. Its pilot Doug Hughes, a Florida mail worker, said he was protesting against the way political campaigns are funded. He is currently under house arrest and faces up to four years in prison if he is found guilty of unlawfully operating an unregistered aircraft and violating national defence airspace. Recent breach: A bomb-squad worker examines the gyrocopter that landed on the Capitol lawn last week . House arrest: The gyrocopter's pilot Doug Hughes . The 61-year-old told reporters outside his home: 'I had expected to be intercepted on the way.' He said when he flew over the capital city, 'people were not frightened at all. That part of it was surreal.' A full-scale security review in Washington was launched in the wake of the breach. The city's Secret Service is being investigated in a separate probe after two senior agents drove their car into a White House barrier on March 4. Mark Connolly, who is second in command of Barack Obama’s security detail, and George Ogilvie had allegedly been drinking when they crashed the government vehicle. They are subject to an internal investigation. Earlier this month, a senior Secret Service supervisor was suspended over allegations of unwanted sexual advances toward a co-worker. And a uniformed division officer assigned to the Foreign Missions branch was recently charged

Summary: Trespasser managed to get into grounds of presidential residence . Secret Service in Washington DC claim they made an 'immediate' arrest . Intruder's parcel was examined but deemed not to be a risk . Breach comes a few days after a gyrocopter landed on Capitol's lawn .


Harry Kane scored his 30th goal in all competitions for Tottenham this season on Sunday and the PFA Player of the Year nominee tops this week's EA Sports' Performance Index after another intriguing round of Premier League action. Kane, who is also nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year award, netted Spurs' third in their 3-1 win at Newcastle United at the weekend. The 21-year-old, who has now scored 20 Premier League goals in his breakthrough season with Tottenham, earned a Game Index score of 55.1 following his display at St. James' Park. Harry Kane tops tops this week's EA Sports' Performance Index as the Premier League's best player . Kane scored his 30th goal of the season for Tottenham on Sunday in their 3-1 win at Newcastle United . Kane's Tottenham team-mate Christian Erisken (right) sits third in the rankings after scoring vs Newcastle . Chelsea star Eden Hazard (centre) sandwiches the pair after scoring the winner against Manchester United . With the England international top of the pile, he is followed by club team-mate Christian Eriksen - who also enjoyed a positive performance against the lowly Magpies. Eriksen, who was also on the scoresheet for Mauricio Pochettino's side is second in the Index rankings with a score of 42. Chelsea star Eden Hazard completes the top three with a Game Index score of 38.5 - after proving the Blues' matchwinner in their 1-0 win over top four rivals Manchester United on Saturday evening. Despite being on the losing team vs Stoke, Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin (right) is on the list . The EA Sports PPI is the official player rating index of the Premier League. It measures a player's contribution to the success of his team. The intention is to remove any opinion bias and only work with proven statistical measurements which become more accurate as the season progresses. So, what are the six indices? 1. Winning performance . 2. Player's performance per match . 3. Appearances . 4. Goals scored . 5. Assists . 6. Clean sheets . In a list that is heavily populated by Tottenham players, White Hart Lane's Nacer Chadli is fourth in the standings with a score of 35.3 after opening the scoring in their victory at Newcastle. Leicester's Andy King (34.4), Manchester City's Jesus Navas (33.3) and Southampton's Morgan Schneiderlin (33.2) sit fifth, sixth and seventh respectively after all playing a role in their team's goals at the weekend. Sergio Aguero, who scored City's second in a 2-0 win over West Ham courtesy of Navas' assist, is eighth with a score of 32.8. Leicester veteran Esteban Cambiasso (31.8) who won seven tackles during their 2-0 win over Swansea and West Brom midfielder James Morrison (31.7), who headed home their opener in a 2-0 triumph at Crystal Palace, complete the top 10. Leicester midfielder Esteban Cambiasso (front) makes the top 10 after winning seven tackles vs Swansea .

Summary: Harry Kane scored his 30th goal of the season for Tottenham on Sunday . Kane and Christian Eriksen both scored in their 3-1 win at Newcastle . Eden Hazard scored the only goal as Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 .


All schools should display posters warning pupils and parents to respect teachers, union officials have said. The ‘hospital waiting-room-style’ signs are needed as rising numbers of staff are subjected to swearing and physical attacks from pupils and their families. Research from the NASUWT union shows that the majority of teachers today are verbally abused by pupils. Union officials from NASUWT say the ‘hospital waiting-room-style’ signs are needed as rising numbers of staff are subjected to swearing and physical attacks from pupils and their families . The behaviour of some youngsters – who hurl chairs, bring fireworks to school and threaten to slit other pupils’ throats – is so horrendous that staff have refused to teach them. Some 82 per cent of 3,500 NASUWT members polled were verbally abused by pupils in the last 12 months, up from 52 per cent in the union’s survey last year. Meanwhile 38 per cent suffered similar problems with parents or carers compared with 24 per cent in 2014. Some 23 per cent had received threats of physical assault from a pupil, up ten percentage points, and 16 per cent had actually been attacked. This was a rise of seven percentage points on last year. Some 82 per cent of 3,500 NASUWT members polled were verbally abused by pupils in the last 12 months, up from 52 per cent in the union’s survey last year . NASUWT general secretary Chris Keates blamed factors including a narrow curriculum, rising class sizes and a lack of parental support for the growing tide of indiscipline. Speaking ahead of the union’s annual conference, which opened in Cardiff yesterday, she called on the government to produce poster templates for schools, using ‘strong messages’. ‘Increasingly, you go into railway stations and you see these posters which are basically saying we don’t tolerate our staff being abused,’ she said. Violent and disruptive pupils led the union to hold eight so-called refusal to teach ballots in schools last year. Here are some of the worst cases: . Birmingham . A Year One boy (age 6-7) was not excluded despite a history of physical assaults against staff and other pupils. Following notice of NASUWT action, the boy was removed from the school roll. Cardiff . A Year Ten pupil (age 14-15) verbally assaulted a woman teacher and threw a book which hit her face and drew blood. He was not expelled. Following notice of intention to ballot, the boy was assigned a learning support assistant at all times and was barred from the teacher’s lessons. Glasgow . An 11-year-old boy with a history of physical assaults, verbal abuse and threats of violence to teachers hurled chairs and other objects, but was excluded for only two days. The local authority moved him to another school after the NASUWT’s notice of intention to ballot. ‘You go into hospitals and you see similar posters, yet the government draws back from wanting to promote that kind of thing in schools.’ Miss Keates said that teachers are seen to be ‘exempt from that kind of protection and respect’. However, posters that

Summary: Schools should display posters warning pupils to respect teachers . Union officials say signs are needed as increasing number of staff abused . Around 82% of NASUWT members were verbally abused by pupils in 2014 . A further 23% were threatened with violence and 16% were attacked .


The ID parade could get interesting if police catch this man who robbed a Victorian petrol station dressed as a woman. Brimbank Crime Investigation Unit detectives in Victoria are investigating the armed robbery at a service station in Watervale on Monday after it was carried out in not very ladylike fashion. A police statement said that investigators were told the cross-dressing robber entered the service station on Taylors Road in Taylors Hill just before 7.30pm. Scroll down for video . This is the moment an unsuspecting shop assistant came face to face with a man dressed as a woman brandishing a fake firearm during a robbery in Watervale, Victoria . Dressed to impress: The cross-dressing robber strolls casually into the service station in Watervale . The man walked to a drink fridge and after browsing what was on sale he went to the counter where he confronted a female staff member. He suddenly produced what appeared to be an imitation machine gun from a black bag and demanded the money from the till. The staff member handed over a quantity of cash which the robber placed in a bag, along with the fake firearm, and made his exit from the store. At first the weird robber speaks casually to the petrol station's shop assistant . As the shop assistant looks on the robber reaches down into the black bag he's been carrying . The robber pulls out what appears to be a fake machine gun from his bag . Pointing the fake machine gun directly at the shop assistant he demands the money from the till . The terrified shop assistant does what they're told and opens the till to give the robber the cash . Other customers were in the store at the time of the robbery, however no one was injured during the incident. Detectives have released an image of a man that may assist with their enquiries, and are still searching for the man.

Summary: The armed robbery took place at a service station in Watervale on Monday . A man dressed in female clothing strolled into the store at 7.30pm . He walked to the counter and produced a fake machine gun from a bag . Staff member handed over the cash which the robber placed in the bag . Other customers were in the store, however no one was injured .