A former Portuguese detective was today ordered to pay nearly £360,000 to Kate and Gerry McCann after a long-running libel trial. Goncalo Amaral had been on trial over claims he made in a book and a documentary that the couple were involved in their daughter Madeleine's disappearance. In a written verdict, a Lisbon court agreed that Amaral should pay Mr and Mrs McCann €250,000 (£179,000) each in damages and banned further sales of his book The Truth Of The Lie. The couple's lawyer Isabel Duarte also revealed that Amaral had been told to pay interest which she said stood at present at €106,000 (£76,000). Scroll down for video . Kate and Gerry McCann have reportedly been awarded £360,000 in damages from an ex-Portuguese detective who wrote a book claiming their daughter Madeleine had died in an accident instead of being abducted . Police chief Goncalo Amaral (above) ran the initial investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann . Madeleine was three when she went missing from her family's holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal, on May 3, 2007, as her parents dined at a nearby tapas restaurant with friends. Mr Amaral, who led the initial investigation into Madeleine's disappearance, released his book three days after the case was closed in 2008. He later took part in a documentary for Portuguese television in which he claimed that Madeleine was dead, that there had been no abduction and the McCanns had hidden her body. The couple, who accuse Amaral of hampering the search for their daughter, had been expected to receive around £1million in damages. Amaral's lawyers have leave to appeal the ruling. The McCanns told the court last summer they were left 'devastated and crushed' by his book, which sold around 120,000 copies before it was withdrawn when the couple won an injunction against the ex-police chief. Mrs McCann, 47, said Madeleine's twin siblings Sean and Amelie, now ten, knew Mr Amaral had written a book but didn't know the detail. Amaral claimed Madeleine (above) had not been abducted, but had died in an accident in Praia da Luz . She told the court last July after applying to make a statement: 'I believe that's what's in Mr Amaral's book and the documentary is very distressing to adults. 'To a child, it could be very damaging.' Asked by the judge how she felt after reading the book, she said: 'I was devastated. 'It made me feel quite desperate because of the injustice I felt towards my daughter and our family as a whole. 'It was very painful to read and I felt sad for Madeleine. I also felt anxious and fearful because of the damage I felt it was doing in Portugal.' She went on to accuse Amaral, thrown off the investigation in 2007 for criticising British police, of 'consistently smearing' them. She also claimed they feared the book may have stopped people coming forward with information about their daughter's whereabouts. A team of 31 British detectives are working exclusively to find the girl. Mystery: British police shift through soil on an

Summary: Goncalo Amaral claimed in book couple were involved in disappearance . McCanns told court they were left 'devastated and crushed' by allegations . The couple also accuse Amaral of hampering the search for their daughter .


At least 400 migrants trying to reach Europe from Libya were killed after their boat capsized, it emerged tonight. It was also claimed the body of one migrant, who died on another boat making the perilous trip from North Africa to Italy, was tossed overboard by a trafficker to circling sharks. The stories emerged after more than 8,000 migrants took advantage of calm weather to cross the Mediterranean over the past weekend. Scroll down for video . Rescued: The Italian coast guard involved in a operation to rescue migrants off the coast of Sicily on April 12 . Treatment: A refugee is stretchered off an Italian coast guard vessel in Palermo harbour, Italy on April 14 . A pregnant woman is helped off a boat at the Sicilian Porto Empedocle harbor on Monday. Italy's Coast Guard helped save 144 migrants Monday from a capsized boat in the waters off Libya . A Red Cross volunteer carries a baby wrapped in a blanket after migrants disembarked at the Sicilian Porto Empedocle harbor Italy on Monday . Charity Save the Children said the capsized boat, carrying about 550 people, flipped over around 24 hours after leaving the Libyan coast. About 150 survivors – mostly from sub-Saharan Africa – were rescued and brought to an Italian port on Monday. Before the weekend, more than 500 migrants had already died crossing the Mediterranean so far this year. This number is a sharp rise from just 47 in the same period of 2014, said the Geneva-based International Organisation for Migration. More than 170,000 migrants arrived in Italy last year after being packed on to boats by people smugglers. Yesterday, it was alleged that a trafficker on one boat threw a migrant overboard after he died from asphyxiation in the hold of the vessel. Witnesses said his body was attacked by sharks who had been following the boat. The suspected people smuggler, from Guinea, was arrested in Sicily after being rescued along with his 110 passengers, and it is thought he will also face manslaughter charges. In February, more than 300 people drowned while attempting the crossing in cold weather and rough seas. Saved: Rescued migrants onboard an Italian Finance Guard boat in Porto Empedocle, Sicily on April 12 . More than 170,000 migrants arrived in Italy last year after being packed on to boats by people smugglers . Calm weather: Migrants on a coast guard boat arrive at the Sicilian Porto Empedocle harbor, Italy on Monday . The Italian coast guard taking part in a rescue operation off the coast of Sicily on April 12. More than 8,000 migrants took advantage of calm weather to cross the Mediterranean over the past weekend . The number of migrant boats trying to reach the EU from Africa has risen in recent weeks as fine weather makes the route safer. The total rescued since Friday has now reached 8,480, from more than 40 boats. The Italian coast guard, navy ships and merchant vessels delivered migrants rescued from the boats to Italian ports throughout yesterday. A pregnant woman on board one

Summary: Around 400 migrants trying to reach Europe died when their boat capsized . Body of one migrant on another vessel was thrown overboard to sharks . Stories emerged after more than 8,000 crossed Mediterranean at weekend .


From awkwardly handing a beggar some change, to failing at eating a bacon sandwich, it is fair to say Labour spin doctors have so far failed to make Ed Miliband look cool. But now Twitter users are attempting to give the somewhat uninspiring party leader a makeover, by editing his face on to famous men's bodies. From Hollywood legends Marlon Brando and Harrison Ford, to astronaut Neil Armstrong and even TV's latest heart-throb Poldark, these images prove there is nothing that photoshop cannot achieve. Scroll down for video . Ed, Ed Miliband: In an attempt to make the Labour leader look cool, Twitter users have begun editing his face on to the body of famous men, including Daniel Craig as James Bond in movie Casino Royale . What are you rebelling against? While Miliband's poll ratings have shown him to be a consistently unpopular leader, these new pictures attempt to reverse that trend (pictured here as Marlon Brando in the Wild One) Not buying it: The drastic reworking of Miliband comes after he gained a reputation for appearing in awkward pictures, including eating a bacon sandwich (pictured here on the body of Don Draper, from Mad Men) Windswept: While TV viewers swooned over Aidan Turner's Poldark, Ed Miliband has consistently polled low in popularity ratings . Loneliness has followed me: Ed Miliband re-imagined as Taxi Driver's Travis Bickle, proving that with photoshop, anything is possible . Heart-throb: Even One Direction's Harry Styles (left) and Mick Jagger (right) have had the Miliband makeover . Cool Ed Miliband, which was created just last Saturday, has already posted 45 images of the Labour leader, and has attracted 3,500 followers. The Twitter account says in its bio: 'Politics shouldn't be about who's cool and who isn't. But just in case it is for you, here's some pictures of Ed Miliband looking cool.' While some branded the account 'hilarious' and 'so funny', others seemed less impressed. One user, going under the handle Salford Council news, commented: 'This is the closest he will ever get to being cool.' 'Say hello to my little friend': Ed Miliband in one of Al Pacino's most memorable roles - Tony Montana in Scarface . Suave: Ed Miliband appears much cooler as Indiana Jones (left) or in pants as underwear model David Gandy . iPhone: The Cool Ed Miliband account now has a Tumblr blog where this image of the Labour leader as Apple founder Steve Jobs was posted . Ed Downey Jr: The American actor and Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr hasn't escaped the photoshopping . Football legend: A younger and tattooed version of Ed appeared on the account when one user merged him with the former England star and model, David Beckham . Smug: Another footballing legend, Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo didn't escape the Miliband treatment either . Out of this world: While some users branded the pictures 'hilarious' and 'awesome', others were less impressed, saying they marked the closest Miliband would get to being cool (pictured as Neil Armstrong) England's hero: Ed Miliband finds himself replacing David Beckham in

Summary: Ed Miliband has history of appearing awkwardly in front of the camera . Twitter account aims to reinvent Labour leader as a symbol of cool . Miliband's face edited on to famous men's bodies such as Daniel Craig .


Think you've got a good memory? Think again. Drawing a world map from scratch would already be considered a difficult feat, let alone taking on the near-impossible task of doing it from memory. Yet, images have gone viral of a New Yorker accomplishing exactly that, and it just so happens that it's an 11-year-old boy. The 11-year-old boy with autism is seen drawing the intricate map of the world from scratch . A professor in New York invited her 11-year-old autistic son to one of her classes, during which he got up on a chair and drew the world map from memory. A student took the photos and her father posted them on the online community, Reddit, as user Bobitis. Bobitis explained: 'He is the son of one of my daughter's professors. He came into the classroom today and did this.' In the images, the youth is seen kneeling on a chair in order to reach the whiteboard, with his pen held to the extremely detailed map. The world map was highly accurate and even included details such as political borders and tiny coastal islands . Not only is the map accurate, with some major countries labelled, but the high level of detail extends to the inclusion of political borders and even tiny coastal islands. Reddit user Bobitis further commented: 'I just was amazed ...especially as a father of a child with similar attributes....that's all...' Autism is a complex disability, and while some individuals can have specific difficulties with memory, others can also have exceptional memory and visual skills.

Summary: Image went viral after it was posted by user Bobitis on Reddit . The unnamed youth, from New York, knelt on a chair to reach whiteboard . The boy is the son of New York professor and drew map from memory .


Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has heaped praise upon Loic Remy after the striker scored his second consecutive winner in the 2-1 victory over Stoke on Saturday. Remy's goal meant Mourinho's side took another step towards securing the Premier League title with three points, despite an injury to Diego Costa. Costa hobbled off 10 minutes after replacing Oscar at half-time, with another hamstring problem leaving him set for a spell on the sidelines. Remy scored Chelsea's winner against Stoke in the game at Stamford Bridge on Saturday . Remy's importance to Chelsea could grow as Diego Costa left the Stoke game injured . Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho praised the professionalism and scoring ability of Remy . But Mourinho refused to let the injury dampen the significance of the win, instead lauding Remy's scoring instincts after the forward also netted the decisive strike when Chelsea beat Hull 3-2 in their last game before the international break. 'When Eden (Hazard) recovered the ball from a loose throw from Asmir Begovic, you could see immediately Remy sprinted to score what I call an easy goal, but I love strikers to score easy goals,' Mourinho said. 'The tap-in when the goalkeeper has an incomplete save, attacking the ball on a low cross, rebounds - I love the easy goals from a striker. Remy (centre) also netted Chelsea's winner against Hull before the international break . Mourinho said Remy has already made a crucial contribution to Chelsea despite not playing too often . 'Remy keeps himself in great condition, even without having played many minutes, to be ready for us. 'He's a great boy and his contribution is already crucial, with these two match-winners in the last two matches.'

Summary: Loic Remy hit the decisive goal as Chelsea beat Stoke 2-1 on Saturday . He also scored the final goal in Chelsea's 3-2 victory at Hull . Jose Mourinho praised Remy's scoring instinct and professionalism .


Michael Phelps is aiming to compete in a fifth Olympics next year in Rio, although the 18-time Olympic champion won't swim in the world championships this summer. Phelps confirmed his intention to make one last run at the Olympics on Wednesday. 'You guys heard it here first,' he told reporters at Skyline Aquatic Center, where he will be competing in his first meet since serving a six-month suspension by USA Swimming after a second drunken driving arrest last fall. 'I am looking forward to next year. I don't think it's too hard to really realize why I came back.' 18-time Olympic champion Michael Phelps is aiming to compete in a fifth Olympics next year in Rio . But Phelps said he won't be swimming at the world meet in Russia in August as part of the punishment set forth by the sport's U.S. governing body. He had already qualified in three events before being banned from the last major international meet before the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. 'I really enjoy being on those trips,' he said. 'That's why it is painful to think that I won't have the chance to compete at worlds.' There had been informal discussions about Phelps being reinstated to the US team for worlds, but it would have meant removing swimmers that were named to the team in his absence. 'By no means do I want this to be a distraction from the team,' he said. 'No way would I ever want to displace a member of that team.' Phelps in action during a practice session Mesa, Arizona on Wednesday . Phelps is back in Arizona, where he attended 45 days of inpatient alcohol rehabilitation after being arrested on DUI charges in his hometown of Baltimore last September. He offered no specifics about his treatment, which he continued in Maryland. He also enrolled in Alcoholics Anonymous. 'The last couple of months have probably been the hardest I've ever had to go through in my entire life,' he said. 'I take full responsibility for all of my actions. I've hurt a lot of people and it's been terrible.' The 29-year-old swimmer was sentenced to 18 months of probation. He said he's done more growing up in recent months than he has in his entire life. 'I have been able to come out on a better end, have a clear head,' he said. 'I don't think I've ever been like this once in my life.' Phelps' longtime coach, Bob Bowman, acknowledged his star swimmer's second arrest for drunken driving made it 'pretty hard to convince me that anything was going to lead us back to something that we'd be proud of.' Phelps called Bowman a few times from rehab, which the coach described as 'really weird' because he typically never heard from Phelps away from the pool. Bowman visited Phelps during treatment, still skeptical that the swimmer was there for any reason other than he had to be. But Bowman left thinking differently. Phelps is back in Arizona, where he attended 45 days of inpatient alcohol rehabilitation . 'I just

Summary: Michael Phelps is hoping to compete a the 2016 Olympics in Rio . Phelps will has served a six-month suspension by USA Swimming after a second drunken driving arrest last year . 29-year-old will be competing in Mesa for the first time since the Pan Pacific Championships last August .


Shelly Sterling has spoken out about her legal victory over her husband's alleged mistress V. Stiviano, saying she took the much-younger woman to court 'for justice'. The billionaire wife of former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling said she felt vindicated by the judge's ruling this week that Stiviano, 32, must return $2.6 million in sugar daddy gifts. Donald Sterling, 80, had lavished his alleged girlfriend with gifts including a $1.8 million house, luxury cars and stocks - all while hiding them from his wife of six decades. But Shelly insisted on Wednesday she didn't take them to court over the money. Scroll down for video . Vindicated: Shelly Sterling, pictured at a Clippers game last month, will receive $2.6 million from a woman her husband Donald showered with gifts. Shelly has said she took the woman to court 'for justice' 'I did it for justice,' she said. 'I think when somebody harms you in so many ways, justice has to prevail.' Shelly Sterling said she would donate the proceeds to charity. Despite acknowledging marital problems, she also said she and her husband never separated. She said she drafted divorce papers last year, but never filed them. The couple testified at trial last month in Los Angeles Superior Court about their love for each other, displaying cards they had exchanged. Still, Donald Sterling is suing his wife and the NBA over the $2 billion sale of the team. A year ago, a recording of Donald Sterling telling Stiviano not to associate with black people led the NBA to ban him for life and fine him $2.5 million. His wife then negotiated a deal to sell the team with ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer after doctors found Donald Sterling incompetent to handle his business affairs. Together: Donald Sterling is pictured with V. Stiviano in 2011 as they watch the Clippers play. He lost the team last year after a recording emerged in which he told Stiviano not to be seen with black people . Shelly added on Wednesday that she mourns the loss of the team. 'It was a horrible thing to go through,' she said. 'They were like my family. To this day I still feel very bad about it.' Her husband's lawyer on Wednesday criticized her lawsuit as a 'pet project' that had extended Stiviano's time in the spotlight. 'The sums spent by Shelly Sterling in pursuing this matter likely exceeds any amount that will be recovered,' attorney Bobby Samini said. 'We remain perplexed that so much time, energy and money have been allocated to litigating with Ms. Stiviano.' Shelly Sterling's attorney scoffed at that statement. 'What do you expect from the lawyer for a husband who was caught red-handed gifting his mistress with millions of dollars of family money,' Pierce O'Donnell said. In court: Stiviano, pictured heading to court last month, accepted gifts worth $2.6 million from the older man and has now been ordered to hand them back over. The exact nature of their relationship was never clear . Shelly Sterling had filed the suit against Stiviano a month before

Summary: A Los Angeles judge ruled this week that V. Stiviano must return $2.6 million in gifts she was given by former Clippers owner Donald Sterling . Shelly Sterling said on Wednesday that she feels vindicated by the win and will be giving the money to charity . She said that she and Sterling never split and, even though she drew up divorce papers last year, she never filed them . The ruling came a year after the NBA banned Sterling for life over a recording of him telling Stiviano not to associate with black people .


A Florida university is investigating the death of a student who drowned in Daytona Beach to determine whether or not hazing was involved. Bethune-Cookman University student Damian Parks, 22, was reported missing after going swimming with student s at 3am on Sunday and students who were with him said strong currents pulled Parks out to sea. His body was found Monday morning. Students who were with Parks, who were all part of a step team called Melodic Stepping Experience, which formed last year, said no hazing was involved. Bethune-Cookman University student Damian Parks, 22, drowned in Daytona Beach on Sunday after going for a swim with friends at 3am. He was pulled out to see by a strong current and his body was later found on Monday morning . But Bethune-Cookman University is investigating Parks death after university administration 'heard rumors' that hazing was involved. Parks and the men he was swimming with were part of a step team called Melodic Stepping Experience, which formed last year . A Bethune-Cookman spokeswoman Keisha Boyd said that the university administration had 'heard rumors' about hazing and that Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue is investigating the student's death, according to the Daytona Beach News-Journal. Parks' mother, Carolyn Parks, said she didn't know why her son would decide to swim in the ocean. 'I don't know why it happened, why he would go into the water like this, because he is not a good swimmer,' she told WESH 2. 'And I had talked to him just before he came out here and he told me he was tired and was going to rest, not knowing he was going to come out here to the beach.' Damian Parks is the second son Carolyn Parks has had to mourn in recent months. Her 16-year-old son died in Miami six months ago. Parks was with four other men in about 5ft of water near Sun Splash Park when he lost grip of a friend's clothing and a the current pulled him out to sea, according to a U.S. Coast Guard report. Parks' friends said that there was 'no foul play at all' and that is was not hazing. They added that the group was 'having fun' and that Parks had not been drinking before the incident . Uamil Turner, who was at the beach, said 'it wasn't hazing', and he was unsure where the rumor came from. Marquise Nelson, who was also at the beach with Parks, said that there 'was no foul play at all'. 'Damian didn't do anything he didn't want to do, and everyone knew that,' Nelson told the News-Journal. 'Everyone was having fun.' Parks friends said that the student had not been drinking the night he drowned nor was he impaired in any way. Deputy Chief Ray Manchester of Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue said there's no sign of hazing in the incident and that the men had, however, been out bar-hopping before going for a swim. He added that he believed 'they may have been drinking' and that the ocean was rough

Summary: Bethune-Cookman University student Damian Parks, 22, drowned on Sunday . He and four friends had gone swimming in Daytona Beach at 3am after bar-hopping, Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue said . Strong currents pulled Parks out to sea and his body was found on Monday . Friends who were with him said there 'was no foul play at all' and that Parks had not been drinking nor was he impaired in any way . The five students were part of a step team called Melodic Stepping Experience, which formed last year . Parks' mother Carolyn Parks, who lost another son, aged 16, six months ago, said that her son was not a good swimmer .


David Rylance has been jailed for stealing more than £50,000 from his dying mother, who was suffering from Alzheimer's . A trusted son has been jailed for stealing more than £50,000 from his dying mother, blowing the cash on gambling, a holiday and cinema tickets. When pensioner Margaret Rylance realised her money appeared to be going missing from her bank account, her concerns were put down to her having Alzheimer's disease. But in reality her son David Rylance, 47, had been slowly siphoning the money away, spending it on luxuries for himself as well as everyday living costs. A £13,000 fee to move his mother, from South Shields, into a care home in January 2013 had to be paid by the council because her bank balance had been diminished by her son's spending. Newcastle Crown Court heard one of Mrs Rylance's accounts held just £1,000 at the time of her death in July 2013. Her son continued to access the cash until the balance was zero. Rylance, also of South Shields, admitted theft and fraud involving £52,000 and was jailed for two years and three months. Judge Penny Moreland told him: 'Your mother had had anxieties in the last years of her life that her money was going missing but, because of her illness, that was not taken seriously. 'This was a gross breach of trust. It is hard to imagine someone more vulnerable than an elderly lady with Alzheimer's, unable to protect herself from you accessing her accounts and taking what you wanted. 'You simply treated her money as your own.' The court heard Rylance was in charge of an appointee account set up at Lloyds Bank, which held his mother's cash after her Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2009. Prosecutor Tim Gittins told the court: 'It is clear, very soon after he opened the account, he began to use the monies for his own purposes.' Rylance would transfer large sums of cash from the account into his own, which he used for online gambling, Mr Gittins said. Newcastle Crown Court (pictured) heard one of Mrs Rylance's accounts held just £1,000 at the time of her death in July 2013 . He would also place bets on gambling sites directly from the appointee account. 'The amounts of monies varied from a couple of hundred pounds to £8,000 in one particular month in June 2010,' Mr Gittins added. 'There were, in fact, substantial wins over that period as well.' The court heard Rylance also had access to his mother's regular banks accounts, which he also stole from. Mr Gittins said the crimes had a devastating impact on Rylance's sister Lesley Wilson. The prosecutor said: '[Ms Wilson] said it was a physical blow to find out the truth of it. 'She describes her mother and father had very little when they started out and had built up what they had by working very hard. 'She was devastated to find out the monies had been spent in the way they had by the defendant. 'There had been concerns expressed prior to her death by Mrs Rylance

Summary: David Rylance, 47, stole thousands of pounds from his own dying mother . Dying pensioner Margaret Rylance was suffering from Alzheimer's disease . She noticed money was missing but concerns were put down to condition . Her son was jailed for two years and three months for stealing £52,000 .


The son of a Bulgarian housekeeper has been accepted in to all eight Ivy League schools – and a further ten big league universities. Stefan Stoykov, a senior at North Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, moved to the US from Bulgaria as an eight-year-old when he could not speak a word of English. Now 18, he has been accepted into some of the finest schools on the planet – and admits he can hardly believe it. Scroll down for video . Top of the class: Stefan Stoykov has been accepted in to all eight Ivy League schools – and a further ten big league universities . Stefan told WTHR: 'It is an incredible feeling. I never knew that I would have a chance to choose from possibly the best schools from the world. I was hoping to get into at least one of the Ivy Leagues.' Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Yale and Princeton have all come knocking. He had only held out hopes of hearing from one of them but has also heard from 10 other prestigious institutions. The teen, who could not speak English when he joined the second grade at Nora Elementary school in Washington Township, has yet to make a decision. He revealed that hard work and the support of his parents had helped him achieve his goals. He added that the hard work of his mother, a housekeeper, had inspired him over the years . 'I still can't get over the fact all these schools accepted me,' he told WTHR. 'I can't describe it. I am still having trouble believing it. The teenager, a senior at North Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, moved to the US from Bulgaria as an eight year old when he could not speak a word of English . The 18-year-old has been accepted into some of the finest schools on the planet, including Harvard (pictured) 'My parents had done so much to put me in this position, to put me in the United States of America. And I had to take advantage of that. I had to do something with the opportunities they gave me.' Stefan's extracurricular activities include helping to tutor other students while he is also valedictorian and secured a perfect SAT score. He is not the first teenager to be accepted into all eight Ivy League schools. Just days ago it was revealed how North Carolina student Victor Agbafe had done the same. The 17-year-old, a student at Cape Fear Academy in Wilmington, was accepted into 14 schools in all including Stanford and Duke. Another high school student, Harold Ekeh of Long Island, was also accepted into all eight Ivy League schools. Ekeh, 18, was editor of his student paper and CEO of the Model UN. He moved from Nigeria to Long Island at the age of eight, got a 2270 on his SATs and also has plans to be a neurosurgeon so he can find an Alzheimer's cure for his grandmother. Whiz kid: Harold Ekeh, from Long Island, was also accepted into every Ivy League

Summary: Stefan Stoykov couldn't speak English when he moved from Bulgaria to US . Indianapolis teen has been accepted into a total of 18 prestigious schools . Stefan, 18, says his mother's hard work inspired him to achieve his goals .


Ethiopian Airlines passengers were forced to endure a frustrating experience when their plane had to divert to Mumbai’s primary airport twice on the same day. Indian media reported that the Boeing 777-300ER first diverted to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to refuel about eight hours into its flight from southern China to Addis Ababa. After topping up it departed for Bole International Airport in the Ethiopian capital, but was forced to return after the flight crew declared an emergency shortly after take-off. A 10-hour flight turned into a lengthy delay as an Ethiopian Airlines plane diverted twice to Mumbai . Flight ET607 was carrying 283 passengers and 14 crew members from Guangzhou, China when it had to change course and refuel in Mumbai at about 4:15am local time yesterday. The twin-engine plane departed for Ethiopia at 7:30am, but was forced to turn back as it flew over the Arabian Sea. It made an emergency landing in Mumbai due to engine trouble, Mid-Day reported. The plane was taken out of service for an inspection and any necessary repairs, meaning passengers were forced to disembark and enter the airport terminal. After stopping to refuel the Boeing 777-300ER, travelling from Guangzhou, China, departed for Addis Ababa . The plane turned around over the Arabian Sea and returned due to engine trouble, Indian media reported . They had to go through customs before being transferred to a hotel approximately 12 hours after their original departure, Mid-Day reported. The flight to Addis Ababa was supposed to arrive in a little more than 10 hours without any stops. MailOnline Travel has contacted Ethiopian Airlines for comment. The flight diversions occurred just days after the state-owned carrier was named one of the world’s most reliable airlines. Travel website WanderBrat put Ethiopian Airlines sixth on its list, with Qatar Airways claiming top spot thanks to its flight punctuality, modern fleet and minimal surcharges for passengers.

Summary: Plane was flying from Guangzhou, China to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia . Boeing 777-300ER was forced to land in Mumbai the first time to refuel . It departed but had to return due to engine trouble, Indian media reported . Passengers disembarked and were transferred to a hotel . What should have been a 10-hour flight turned into a day-long delay . Ethiopian was recently named one of the world's most reliable carriers .


A remote Iron Age fort built by the Picts as a look out post on top of a 20-foot-high sea stack has been uncovered on the coast of Scotland. Archaeologists believe the stronghold, which would have been cut off from the land at high tide, may have been one of a number that lined the east coast of Scotland. The fort, which was found on top of the Dunnicaer sea stack close to Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, appears to have been built with stone imported from elsewhere in the country. The small fort was discovered on top of Dunnicaer sea stack (shown above) and would have given the inhabitants a strong defensive position, although resupplying the fort up the cliff faces would have been hard . Stones used to construct the walls were also engraved with Pictish designs of fish and disks with broken spears through them. Dr Gordon Noble, an archaeologist at Aberdeen University who led the excavation, said the site was so remote it could only be accessed by climbing up the cliff face with ropes. The Picts were a group of tribes who lived north of the Forth and Clyde during the Late Iron Age and Early Medieval period. By the late 200s AD the Picts had overrun the northern frontier of the Roman empire more than once. Mel Gibson's blue face . paint in Braveheart is a nod to the Pictish tradition of body-paint - . but the real Picts fought stark naked, and there are records of them . doing so up until the 5th Century. The Roman name for the people - Picti - means 'painted people'. It's not known what they called themselves. The habit of fighting naked, especially in the cold Scottish climate, didn't harm the tribe's reputation for ferocity. Picts were . one of the reasons even heavily armoured Roman legions could not conquer . the area. He said it appeared that despite its position, the fort had been lived in for extended periods and so must have been an important building. Dr Noble said it was possible the fort had been built there to help the Pictish tribes living there dominate the sea in the area. He said it was possible the fort, which is thought to date from the 5th to 6th century, could also have been a precursor to Dunnottar Castle, a medieval fortress built on the rocks of a headland less than quarter of a mile away. Dr Noble said: ‘It is possible that there was a series of forts along the coast. 'The Picts were known as sea raiders and forts like this may have helped cement that naval power. ‘It is quite an impressive site. It was pretty hairy climb to get up there and at high tide it is completely cut off. Resupplying the fort when it was inhabited would have been a challenge.’ The Picts were a group of tribes that lived in eastern and northern Scotland. Although best known for the carved stones and jewellery they left behind, it is thought that they were farmers but

Summary: Ancient fort was built on 20-foot sea stack near Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire . Archaeologists needed to use ropes to reach the summit for the excavation . They found remains of stone walls, ramparts and a charcoal filled fireplace . Experts believe it may have been one of a line of forts along Scottish coast .


Heroin dealer Patrick Revins was identified by undercover police because he has his initials - 'P' and 'R' - tattooed on either side of his forehead . A bungling drug dealer was caught selling heroin by an undercover police officer who recognised him because he has his initials tattooed on his face. Patrick Revins, 49, sold £10-worth of the Class A drug, which was hidden in a Kinder Egg, to the policeman in November 2013, a court was told. The detective was easily able to identify who sold him the drugs - as Revins has 'P' and 'R' tattooed on either side of his forehead. Revins, at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court yesterday, admitted one count of supplying heroin and was sentenced to a year in jail. That will be added to the 27-month prison sentence he is already serving for possession of knives. Revins' tattoos were also his downfall last year when he walked into a branch of Barclays in Hanley, Staffordshire, armed with a large bread knife. Bank staff asked him to leave after he was muttering about how he was 'going to do' someone. He then lifted his top and pulled the knife from the front of his trousers. Revins put the blade back into his trousers and left the bank but was arrested 20 minutes later after staff identified him by his distinctive tattoos. Police seized a large kitchen knife with an eight-inch blade. Two days later, while on bail, Revins was stopped again, and found to be carrying a bayonet and a large carving knife. Police arrested him again. At yesterday's hearing, prosecutor Joanne Barker told Judge Paul Glenn that Revins was caught by undercover police alongside fellow drug dealer Nathan Davenport, 37. Ms Barker said: 'Davenport first came to the attention of the police in September 2013. Revins, at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court (pictured) yesterday, admitted one count of supplying heroin and was sentenced to 12 months in jail. Revins was caught by undercover police alongside fellow drug dealer Nathan Davenport (pictured) 'The undercover police officer met with another man who took him to an address where the two defendants were living. 'Nathan Davenport took them to a van and wrote down his contact details before handing over £20 worth of heroin. 'The next occasion the police operative met up with Davenport, the operative saw Patrick Revins there. 'In November, the operative saw Patrick Revins. Mr Revins asked the operative what he wanted and he said heroin. Mr Revins took some from a Kinder Egg and gave it to him for £10.' Davenport pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs between September 2013 and March 2014 and was jailed for 45 months. Andrew Jackson, defending Davenport, said: 'He is a man who has been bedeviled by a strong addiction of drugs.' Joanne Wallbanks, representing Revins, added: 'This was a one-off supply from his own drugs with no indication of being involved with anybody else.

Summary: Patrick Revins was caught selling heroin to an undercover police officer . Bungling drug dealer was identified by 'P' and 'R' tattoos on his forehead . Revins, 49, had hidden small amounts of Class A drug inside a Kinder Egg . He admitted one count of supplying heroin and was jailed for a year .


The London Book Fair Author HQ event, with Kindle Direct Publishing, is a three-day programme packed with informative seminars for budding authors. A range of experts will share their knowledge of the publishing industry and offer invaluable advice and insights to provide new writers with information about the best ways to get their work published. Among others, there will be representatives on hand from Little, Brown, HarperCollins, Headline, Quercus, The Creative Penn, The Alliance of Independent Authors and The Society of Authors, and from agents David Higham Associates, The Agency Group and A. M. Heath. Experienced authors will be on hand to reveal how they launched their careers . Experienced and successful authors will reveal how they launched their publishing careers — and, with a keen eye on the digital future of publishing, some bestselling Kindle Direct Publishing authors will talk about their experiences in the vast and flourishing e-book market. Listen to New York Times bestselling author C. J. Lyons share everything she knows about selling a million books, and to Eurovision Song Contest 2014 winner Conchita Wurst (left), who will discuss her autobiography, Being Conchita, which comes out in May. LBF’s Genre Spotlights will focus on two genres — crime/thrillers and contemporary fiction — and reveal exactly what it is that publishers and agents are looking for, and how they go about finding new talent with contributions from editors who have opened their doors to writers without agents in order to tap into new and undiscovered writing. The Know Your Rights seminar, chaired by an expert from The Society Of Authors, will give invaluable advice on navigating the legal issues of an evolving industry — from intellectual property rights to contract negotiation. There’s also a talk on crowdfunding, which will show you how to get started in this new and exciting route to print: how to pitch, grow and connect with your community and manage your campaign — and what to do when your campaign reaches its end. For readers, writers and film fans keen to celebrate the world of books outside the Fair, the London Book and Screen Week is running simultaneously from April 13 to 19 — a celebration of all things literary and film. The week will see hundreds of exclusive events across the capital, from talks and seminars to screenings and masterclasses, featuring an array of top authors and on-screen talent. There is something for every enthusiast and for all ages — events include children’s writing workshops, a film screening of John Banville’s The Sea, a Harry Potter convention, a New Writers Evening at Foyles, Deborah Moggach and Louisa Young in conversation, illustration and ghost-writing workshops, comic book draw-alongs and a film-focused Literary Death Match. To find out more, visit londonbookand screenweek.co.uk . The London Book Fair (from April 14 to 16) has moved to its new venue for 2015 — Olympia, West London. All Author HQ events are free with the purchase of a three-day LBF pass, which costs £35 if booked in advance. Seminars are on a first-come, first-served basis. For further information on

Summary: Experienced authors will reveal how they launched their careers . There will also be representatives on hand from publishing houses . The London Book and Screen Week will be running simultaneously .


Sheriffs are hunting a gunman who shot a young woman through the neck as she was driving down a Colorado interstate, amid fears he may have tried to attack other drivers too. The unnamed 20-year-old woman was driving on the I-25 in Weld County, north of Denver, when her window shattered and she felt bleeding from both sides of her neck. In a chilling 911 call from around 11pm Wednesday night, she told operators: 'I'm on the highway right now and somebody just hit me and I'm bleeding from my neck and I'm scared. 'I don't know if they hit me or if they threw something out the window... my neck hurts. I think there's glass in my neck.' Scroll down for video . Highway shooting: A bullet passed clean through a woman's neck after she was shot at by an unknown gunman driving down the I-25 highway north of Denver, Colorado . She was taken to hospital where surgeons found she had been shot clean through the neck. Miraculously, the bullet did not damage the woman's airway or sever any major blood vessels. She is expected to recover, according to 7News Denver. The woman, from the nearby town of Milliken, said that she had seen a dark SUV just before her window shattered and she felt the gunshot wound. Deputies from the Weld County Sheriff's Office have said that the shooting may be linked to other unexplained reports of shattered windows on highways in northern Colorado. Hours before the woman was shot, a man's rear window was shattered as he drove on the nearby I-76 after he heard a 'pop' sound which could have been gunfire. The previous day a prison van transporting inmates along the I-25 had its window shattered by an unidentified 'projectile', the Coloradoan reported. Another incident came on Thursday, when a man's driver-side window shattered as he drove down a nearby county road during the daytime. Nobody was injured in any of the other incidents. Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith said drivers should be aware and report suspicious behavior as deputies investigate. 'There's a lot more leg work that needs to be done on this case,' Smith said. 'It's hard because at this point we have no indication that this person was targeted by a person looking for her.' Deputies were yesterday pictured investigating an abandoned black SUV on I-25, which had shattered rear windows. It is not clear whether this was the vehicle the woman had seen.

Summary: 20-year-old woman was hit by bullet at 11pm on Wednesday night . Window shattered and she felt blood driving down I-25 north of Denver . Bullet passed clean through her neck - but did not cause major injury . Other drivers have reported windows shattering after potential gunshots .


A Queensland man has been dubbed 'the dumbest criminal of the week' after he was caught spitting on a police forensic van. Cameron Thomas Philp was passing a crime scene at Highgate Hill in Brisbane on May 3, 2013 when he graffitied and spat on the side of the vehicle. Mr Philp fronted Brisbane Magistrates Court on Friday and pleaded guilty to wilful damage of police property. He was fined $300 but avoided a conviction, reports Courier Mail. Cameron Thomas Philp graffitied and spat on the side of a police forensics van in 2013 . When the forensic officer found the van, he swabbed the spit and swiftly located Philp from his DNA. Mr Philp claimed he had no recollection of vandalising the car and that it was out of character for him. Magistrate Michael Quinn reminded him he had a number of similar convictions on his criminal record, but Mr Philp said these were a long time ago and he wanted to 'change things.' The Magistrate asked him: 'So you're working for good and not evil now?' to which Philp replied 'I am.' Mr Philp fronted Brisbane Magistrates Court on Friday, where he pleaded guilty to wilful damage of police property .

Summary: Cameron Thomas Philp vandalised and spat on the vehicle in 2013 . The forensic officer swabbed the spit and found Philp from his DNA . He pleaded guilty to wilful damage of police property and was fined $300 . Mr Philp claimed it was out of character but he has similar convictions .


We all know the time-consuming hassle of having to hoover the house, so it is perhaps no surprise to find that sailors on board this Russian aircraft carrier also got bored of sweeping the decks. What is perhaps more surprising is their solution to the problem, which involved strapping an old jet engine to the front of a tractor, and using the contraption as a huge leaf-blower. The crew of the Admiral Kuznetsov, Russia's largest warship, came up with the novel idea to help keep the deck clear of debris which poses a major risk to jet planes taking off and landing. Russian sailors on board the Admiral Kuznetsov, the country's largest aircraft carrier, have come up with an inegnious way of cleaning the decks, by strapping an old MiG-15 engine to the front of a tractor . Debris on carrier decks can potentially get sucked into jet engines, so crew are usually required to do manual sweeps of the deck, but the crew of the Kuznetsov decided to do away with that bother . Even a single stray nut or bolt, if sucked into one of the fighter plane's engines, could spell disaster for the pilot, and cause millions of dollars worth of damage. Usually crew members are forced to go around manually checking for stray objects, using sweeper vehicles to help tidy them up. But with 14,700sq ft of deck space to check and recheck every single day, the crew of the Kuznetsov decided to do away with that bother, and took a more direct approach. According to blog Foxtrot Alpha, the sailors have attached an old MiG-15 engine to the front of a tractor, before fitting the front end with a diffuser, spreading the air out over the ship's deck. The vehicle is then driven up and down the 1,000ft-long deck, blowing all debris overboard. The massive Kuznetsov is the jewel in President Putin's military fleet, carrying a total of 18 fighter jets and 17 anti-submarine helicopters. The ingenious crew members fitted the old MiG engine with a diffuser, spreading the air out over the deck, and use the contraption like an enormous leaf blower, sending debris overboard . The Kuznetsov has a deck spanning 14,700sqft, so rather than search the entire thing by hand, Russian sailors built themselves a giant leaf-blowing machine instead . Bristling with anti-aircraft cannons, rocket batteries, gatling guns and underwater missiles, it weighs in at 43,000 tons and carries 1,690 crew. However, that is nothing compared to the US Nimitz Class aircraft carriers, the tenth and last of which, the George HW Bush, was commissioned in 2009. The ship weighs 102,000 tons, is powered by two on board nuclear reactors and is capable of carrying almost 6,000 crew and air company who pilot its 90 aircraft and helicopters. The UK's largest carrier in the HMS Queen Elizabeth, weighing in at 65,00 tonnes, it carries 40 jets and helicopters, along with 1,600 crew. The Kuznetsov is the largest carrier in the Russian Navy, built it 1985 it carries 18 fighter jets, 17 anti-submarine helicopters and

Summary: Debris on carriers can get sucked into jet engines, causing deadly crashes . Sailors are therefore usually required to search decks for debris by hand . But crew of Admiral Kuznetsov made themselves vehicle to speed up job . Consists of MiG-15 engine strapped to tractor to act as giant leaf blower .


It's constantly battling to protect us from terrorism and the host of other major threats in the modern world. So you might think MI5 would have more important things to worry about than running a competition for Blue Peter viewers to go to ‘spy school’. But that is exactly what has happened, after three youngsters won a competition to visit MI5’s London HQ. The children even got to attend a meeting with the security service’s director-general Andrew Parker. The winning contestants with Andrew Parker of MI5 (left). The group were allowed inside the service's HQ . The budding young Bonds (seen here played by Daniel Craig) were chosen from among 5,700 other hopefuls . Jamie, 13, Reuben, 13, and ten-year-old Finley were selected after a series of ‘difficult’ tests to show they are young spies in the making. Codenamed Project Petra, the initiative was the first time cameras were allowed to film inside the MI5 building. It comes at a time when the UK’s intelligence agencies are busier than ever before fighting threats from Al Qaeda, Islamic State and Russia. And their ability to track foreign and home-grown terrorists and monitor their communications has been severely damaged due to the intelligence leaks by ex-US spy Edward Snowden. Some 5,700 children applied to the competition, making it one of the most popular in Blue Peter’s history. The young candidates had to complete a series of challenges and impress a judging panel made up of children’s author Anthony Horowitz, TV presenter and journalist Sonali Shah and Professor Christopher Andrew, the Security Service’s official historian. The finalists had to solve a series of clues to work out the location of the 'spy school' in Manchester . The lucky trio with director general Andrew Parker (left) and Blue Peter presenter Barney Harwood (second left) In last week’s episode, eight finalists had to crack codes to establish the location of the ‘spy school’, which was set up in the offices of accountancy firm KPMG in Manchester. And yesterday, the candidates were whittled down to the final three in a series of tests, including being quizzed on what they remembered from a walk around Manchester city centre to test their observational skills. Their guided tour of the MI5 building, which took place last month, will be shown in the third and final episode next Thursday. Finley, from Surrey, said: ‘When I first entered MI5 it was way cooler than I thought it would be and I got to see loads of things that no-one else will ever get to see.’ Cameras were allowed to film inside MI5 as the boy's dreams came true when they went on a guided tour . Jamie, from Glasgow, added that it ‘felt really cool because we were making history’ and Reuben, from North Yorkshire, said: ‘Being there for the very first time cameras have been allowed inside MI5 was an awesome experience and I loved doing it.’ The Blue Peter stunt came as Britain’s intelligence agencies launched a fresh drive to recruit more gay, ethnic and disabled spies. MI5, MI6 and GCHQ

Summary: Jamie, 13, Reuben, 13 and Finley, 10, are on their way to becoming spooks . TV cameras allowed into London headquarters just for children's show . Trio even got to meet with security service director general Andrew Parker . Stunt comes with MI5 busier than ever battling terrorism and rise of Russia .


Los Angeles Kings forward Jarret Stoll was arrested on Friday in Las Vegas, Nevada, on drug possession charges, and looked wide-eyed and alert in his mugshot. Stoll, 32, is the longtime boyfriend of Dancing With The Stars host Erin Andrews, a former ESPN employee who now works as an NFL sideline reporter for Fox Sports. The NHL player was arrested for possession of cocaine and MDMA, also known as Molly, at the Wet Republic pool at the MGM Grand Hotel shortly before 5pm. On Monday TMZ Sports added that the athlete was trying to smuggle over three grams of cocaine and over eight grams of MDMA by hiding them in his board shorts. Scroll down for video . Jarret Stoll, 32 (left), is the longtime boyfriend of Dancing With The Stars host Erin Andrews, 36 (right) He looked bright-eyed and alert in a mugshot taken Friday evening in Las Vegas . Stoll (seen partying at the MGM Grand in 2014 after the Kings Stanley Cup win) was arrested on Friday in Las Vegas, Nevada, on drug possession charges . He was arrested for possession of cocaine at the Wet Republic pool at the MGM Grand (above) Stoll was previously in the news for non-sports related reasons back in 2013 when he was rushed to the hospital after having a seizure at his home in Hermosa Beach, California during the offseason, with the Kings later saying they did not know what caused the incident. Stoll, who will make a cameo in the upcoming film version of the popular HBO show Entourage, was booked into the Clark County Detention Center and was listed as having a hearing on Saturday after posting $5,000 bail. The charges include possession of Class 1, 2, 3 and 4 controlled substances, including cocaine and ecstasy. Michael Pariente, a Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer, says that Stoll will likely be offered a plea deal as a first time offender. Speaking with TSN, he said; 'It's pretty much a slap on the wrist. Even if he was going to represent himself they'd make him an offer like this.' This would include a $1,000 fee, an online drug awareness course, and possibly community service. Stoll was likely at the MGM Grand to attend the two year anniversary of their popular club Hakkasan Friday evening, an event that featured Tiesto and brought out Christina Aguilera. In both 2012 and 2014, Stoll headed to the MGM Grand to celebrate the end of the hockey season with his Kings teammates. It seems that Stoll went on a date with Andrews on Thursday night, as she posted a photo of a romantic-looking candle that was seemingly taken at Italian restaurant La Sosta Enoteca in Manhattan Beach, California, on her Instagram page, and a fan snapped a photo with Stoll earlier in the day in the same neighborhood. The caption, which did not mention Stoll by name, read: 'Always a great date night'. Andrews posted a photo of a candle that was seemingly taken at Italian restaurant La Sosta Enoteca in Manhattan Beach, California, on her Instagram

Summary: Los Angeles Kings forward arrested Friday on drug possession charges . Hockey player was busted at the Wet Republic pool at MGM Grand Hotel . He was booked at Clark County Detention Center and posted $5,000 bail . The charges include possession of Class 1, 2, 3 and 4 controlled substances . He was in the news in 2013 when he had an unexplained seizure at his home . Stoll celebrated the end of both the 2012 and 2014 season at the MGM Grand as well with his Kings teammates .


A mother-of-three has been forced to remortgage her home after years of dental treatment left her mouth looking like an 'oral bombsite'. Rose Devereux, 49, was left in agony and disfigured after years of alleged incompetent treatment. Pictures show her bottom row of teeth virtually destroyed by terrible gum disease and crowns covering a similar disaster on the top row. She now faces a bill of £30,000 to get her smile back. Rose Devereux, 49, was left in agony and disfigured after years of alleged incompetent treatment . The General Dental Council has investigated the work of Janakan Siva at the Menlove Dental Practice in Allerton, Liverpool. He will now go before a disciplinary committee. When the dental practice manager where Mr Siva worked studied the mess, even he admitted: 'I've got 22 years experience of dentistry, but I wouldn't know where to start with this.' Mrs Devereux, from Liverpool, had all her lower teeth removed and needed bone grafts. She also suffered 50 per cent bone loss because of untreated gum disease, wrongly placed implants, and teeth that had fractured in half. She says the treatment even led to other health problems, with constant hip pain, splitting headaches and mobility difficulties. She claims disintegrating abscesses drained into her body, effectively poisoning her, and she was often unable to lift her left leg to put her socks on. Mrs Devereux has had all her lower teeth removed and needed bone grafts. She also suffered 50 per cent bone loss because of untreated gum disease, wrongly placed implants, and teeth that had fractured in half . When the dental practice manager where Mr Siva worked studied the mess, even he said: 'I've got 22 years experience of dentistry, but I wouldn't know where to start with this' However since leaving the care of Mr Siva, her longstanding ailments have gradually disappeared, she maintains. Now, after months of discussion with the General Dental Council, Mr Siva must face a Fitness to Practise panel and could be struck off. Mrs Devereux said: 'It's been a long battle to get this far. 'But I'm glad I've stuck with it to prove my feeling that the treatment I received was way short of what is expected for a dentist.' The General Dental Union was approached to speak on Mr Siva's behalf but declined to comment.

Summary: WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT . Rose Devereux was in agony after years of alleged incompetent treatment . 49-year-old had all her lower teeth removed and needed bone grafts . Says the treatment led to host of other health problems and pain . Dentist, Janakan Siva, will go before a disciplinary committee .


An Ontario girl whose father chose her needier twin sister to receive his liver donation has now gotten a lifesaving new organ of her own. Vietnamese Binh Wagner, 3, and her identical twin Phuoc were left with fatally impaired liver function due to Alagille syndrome. But when Phuoc needed a donor just a little more, their adopted father Michael chose her to receive his liver, which was a perfect match. Now, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, Binh and her sister Phuoc are both on their road to recovery, reports the National Post. Scroll down for video . 'BINH RECEIVED HER GIFT!!!': A 3-year-old girl in Ontario recently received a donated liver after her sicker twin sister was chosen ahead of her to receive part of their adopted father's liver early this year . Binh and Phuoc Wagner of Kingston, Ontario were adopted by Michael and Johanne Wagner around a year and a half ago from Vietnam. The twins suffer from Alagille syndrome, a life-threatening genetic disorder that causes a loss of the bile ducts within the liver during the first year of life . 'BINH RECEIVED HER GIFT!!! There are not enough words to thank the amazing and so unselfish donor,' the parents wrote on a Facebook page dedicated to the girls. The post continued: . 'Binh is recovering well, at her own pace. She has been through a lot with very different medical issues from her twin who had her transplant two months ago. 'We are looking forward to all being reunited and leading a healthier life now, with both transplants finally behind us.' When Mr Wagner and his wife Johanne found out that both girls would need a liver transplant, they were relieved to find out that he was a perfect match. However, Wagner was only able to give a portion of his liver to just one of his daughters, leaving him with an impossible choice. In the end, doctors suggested giving the donation to daughter Phuoc, since she needed it the most. Mr Wagner and daughter Phuoc went into surgery on February 10, and it has so far been a success. Anonymous lifesaver: The parents have asked that media not try to track down the donor of Binh's new liver, because he or she has chosen to remain anonymous . Recovering well: 'Binh is recovering well, at her own pace. She has been through a lot with very different medical issues from her twin who had her transplant two months ago,' read a Facebook update about the girl . Five days after the operation, the family posted a heartwarming video of the moment father and daughter were reunited in Phuoc's hospital room. 'Hey mon belle!' Mr Wagner says to his little girl, which translates to 'Hey my beauty' in French. The Wagners had seven of their own children before they decided to take Binh and Phouc in. Mrs Wagner said: 'When we saw them at the orphanage we were shocked, really. 'They were 9 pounds at 18 months. So we left the orphanage that day and

Summary: Binh Wagner, a 3-year-old Vietnamese girl adopted by an Ontario family, was recovering Monday following a liver transplant . Earlier this year, her twin Phuoc received a liver from their adopted father Michael Wagner but Binh's fate remained uncertain . The identical twins suffer from a genetic disease called Alagille syndrome, which leads to a buildup of bile in the liver, causing damage to liver cells .


We’re used to reading about construction projects springing up in China at lightning speed – but things don’t always go according to plan. Sometimes stubborn house owners get in the way, as these incredible images show. These are the ‘nail’ houses in China left standing after their owners refused to give in to property developers vying for their demolition. Homes such as these in China are known as 'dingzihu' or 'nail houses' because they stick out and are difficult to remove, like a stubborn nail. Scroll down for video . Last house standing: A car stops beside a house in the middle of a newly built road in Wenling, Zhejiang provinc . A nail house, the last building in the area, sits in the middle of a road under construction in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. According to local media, the owner of the house didn't reach an agreement with the local authority about compensation of the demolition . A nail housestands in the centre of a construction site which will be developed as a new apartment zone in Chongqing Municipality . A nail house is seen surrounded by a ditch at a construction site for a new residential compound in Xiangyang, Hubei province . A woman walks past a nail house, the last house in this area, on the outskirts of Nanjing, Jiangsu province . Cut off: A six-floor villa on the construction site in the central business district of Shenzhen . Here comes rubble: A partially demolished nail house at a construction site in Hefei, Anhui province . One of a kind: A nail house is pictured at a construction site which will be developed into a new apartment zone in Hefei, Anhui province. The banner reads '(We) strongly request the government punishes the criminals. They demolish my house by force. They must return my land' One house in Wenling, Zhejiang province, had a main road built around it when the owner refused to move. An amazing photograph from 2012 shows cars driving around the five-storey property. It remained in the middle of the road for four years. Another image shows a house sitting alone in a crater at the centre of a construction site in Chongqing Municipality, its overgrown garden still intact. Cao Wenxia (left), the owner of a nail house, lights firecrackers to celebrate Chinese New Year near an excavator used for demolishing buildings near his house in Hefei, Anhui province . Zheng Meiju walks towards her partially demolished nail house (back) in Rui'an, Zhejiang province . The demolition of a nail house at a construction site in Guangzhou, Guangdong province . Owner Zhao Xing, 58, collects water near his partially demolished nail house at a construction site in Kunming, Yunnan province . A similarly bizarre sight resulted when a home owner in in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, refused to give in to developers. There’s now a single-storey ramshackle house there sitting at a skewed angle in the middle of a road in an otherwise modern and symmetrical housing development. According to local media, the owner of

Summary: Homes such as these in China are known as 'nail houses' because they are difficult to remove, like a stubborn nail . One house in Wenling, Zhejiang province, had a main road built around it when the owner refused to move . Another image shows a house sitting alone in a crater at the centre of a construction site in Chongqing Municipality .


Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has slapped a €50million (£36m) price tag on Paulo Dybala, telling Paris Saint-Germain they will have to spend big to sign the 'new Lionel Messi'. A bidding war is set to break out over Dybala, who is being tracked by Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Juventus and PSG. Roberto Mancini was spotted at the Stadio Ennio Tardini on Sunday, when Palermo lost 1-0 against Parma, and the Inter manager was understood to be there to watch Dybala. Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has slapped a €50million (£36m) price tag on Paulo Dybala . Dybala is wanted by Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain . Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini watched the Serie A match between Parma and Palermo on Sunday . Yet the former Manchester City manager's fiercest competition would be Ligue 1 champions PSG, with Palermo determined to cash in. 'I'm in contact with the player's agent and with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi,' Zamparini told Telefoot. 'For PSG, he would be a good investment for the future. 'For me, he is the new Messi. Today, how much would you pay for Barcelona's Argentine? €200m (£143m)? €300m (£215m)? And even at that price, would he be sold? 'Messi is worth an entire team and Dybala is this kind of player. I want €40m (£29m) for him but I asked Nasser for €50m (£36m). 'The boy's agents have already travelled to Paris to talk to the club but Dybala has some doubts because there are already great players there.' Dybala would more likely be guaranteed a first-team place in Italy rather than France, but could be sold to the Paris club if they are prepared to meet Zamparini's demands. Palermo are determined to cash in on Dybala as he is wanted by some of Europe's biggest clubs . Dybala has been likened to Barca's Lionel Messi, pictured celebrating a goal against Espanyol last weekend .

Summary: Paulo Dybala is being tracked by Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal . Inter Milan, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are among others interested . Inter boss Roberto Mancini was spotted at the Palermo match on Sunday . Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini is demanding £36m from PSG . READ: Dybala says he would love a Serie A stay .


Fergal O'Brien is daring to dream what might be at Aintree on Saturday as he insists last year's fourth Alvarado is going into the race in better shape this time around. The 10-year-old gelding has run only once this season, finishing fifth at Doncaster in February. But Limerick-born O'Brien, 42, believes that is preferable a preferable situation to 12 months ago when Alvarado went into the race not having run since pulling up at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. Fergal O'Brien says that Alvarado is in better shape going into this weekend's Grand National at Aintree . That is showing in his contender's demeanour of Paul Moloney's at home, O'Brien said. The trainer added: 'I think we are in a better position. He is very straightforward in that if he is eating well and you can get him in the field he is pretty well in himself. 'I actually think we are a bit further on than we were last year.' O'Brien spent 18 years working for trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies, 16 of them as Head Lad. During that time, he helped prepare two National winners in Earth Summit and Bindaree but, with duties back at base, last year was the first time he had ever been at Aintree on National day. Alvarado, pictured here at Cheltenham in 2013, has run only once this season back in February at Doncaster . O'Brien added: 'I said all along if Alvarado jumped the first couple of fences and enjoyed it he would run well. He has an awful lot of ability, although you don't always get it from him. He is not ungenuine but because he is quirky.' Gary Moore-trained 2014 Champion Chase winner Sire De Grugy runs over two and a half miles for the first time on Friday when he heads the 10 runners in the Melling Chase. Josh Moore rides in place of injured brother Jamie. Sire De Grugy jumps a fence on his way to victory in the Champion Chase at Cheltenham last year .

Summary: Alvarado finished in fourth place in the Grand National at Aintree last year . Fergal O'Brien says the horse is in better shape this time around . Alvarado has run only once this season at Doncaster in February .


It has long been a highlight of the racing calender - and the ladies of Liverpool certainly didn't disappoint with fashion and drunken frolics once again taking centre stage. Trotting into Aintree in a collection of floral, flamboyant and eye-catching numbers, thousands of female race-goers displayed their indomitable spirit for the occasion. Clearly taking the 'Chanel-inspired' style guide to heart, many opted for outfits that wouldn't have been out of place at a wedding - whether as part of the bridal party or as the bride herself. Others seemed to have taken heed of the sunshine and instead sported full-skirted looks bedecked with blooms in pastel shades of lemon, periwinkle and peach. Most, however, were intent on nothing more than enjoying the blissful weather with many opening proceedings with a mini bottle of champagne, quaffed with the help of a booze funnel. The occasion may have commenced with glamorous group photos and sunny selfies but as Ladies' Day rolled on, the hours of drinking appeared to take their toll, not only on the female race fans but their outfits as well. Wardrobe malfunctions hit many a low-cut dress and thigh-length frock and some even chose to flash their bottom for photographers, while others struggled to keep their composure on a wooden racehorse. As the mid-afternoon sun beamed over Aintree, balancing in high heels and platforms presented more of a challenge and race-goers were seen staggering around the grounds. It wasn't just the ladies who were making the most of the occasion. Aintree's gentlemen were also out in full force, with one group donning a particularly garish selection of suits.

Summary: Racing fans dressed in their finest outfits have arrived for Ladies' Day . Event is one of the most anticipated of the racing and fashion calender . Anxious to boost the image of event, today's theme was 'Chanel-inspired'


It is a miracle she survived. With 18 broken bones, a broken nose, a ruptured kidney, a ruptured liver, missing teeth, and a fractured rib, Christy Mack was unrecognisable as she fled her Las Vegas home on August 8, 2014. It was the climax, the former porn star claims, of an abusive on-off relationship with MMA fighter Jonathan Paul Koppenhaver, known professionally as War Machine. Now, nine months later, she has to wear a wig and glasses, and is still undergoing reparative dental work - while fighting to see Koppenhaver convicted of attempted murder. The journey, she tells ESPN, has been monumental. Scroll down for video . Recovering: Nine months ago, ex-porn star Christy Mack was in hospital fighting for her life (left). Now she is on the road to recovery, and has to wear glasses and a wig (right) after her boyfriend allegedly beat her . Relationship: Mack, 23, claims Koppenhaver, 33, became abusive months into their one-year relationship . 'I didn't look in the mirror for weeks,' she said. 'Just feeling my face, I knew it wasn't right. So when I'd look in the mirror, it's not me - that person wasn't me. It's so hard to go every day without being you anymore.' Mack, 23, claims Koppenhaver, 33, became abusive four months into their one-year relationship, which started fast. When they met on a photo shoot set, she had pneumonia and he offered to look after her, bringing pizza to her hotel, she told ESPN. 'It was an amazing connection. I feel in love really quick,' she said. Injuries: Mack posted this message on Twitter soon after the attack to show how she had been hurt . Bruised: Mack published this picture of her leg in the wake of the attack . Beaten and swollen: As well as the shocking images, Mack posted a description of the evening, claiming Koppenhaver had also cut off her hair with a blunt knife in the scuffle . Happier times: Mack says they met on a photo shoot when she had pneumonia and he offered to care for her . She said she believed, after the first attack, that it would never happen again. Around six months later, a male friend Corey Thomas was sleeping in her bed when she says Koppenhaver, who had a spare key, burst in. Koppenhaver allegedly beat Thomas then told him to go, but not to phone 911. Then, prosecutors allege, he approached Mack with a kitchen knife. He beat her and used the knife to saw off her mohawk, she told police. Injured: Mack, who has agreed to be identified in reporting of the case, was left with broken bones and a ruptured liver by the attack. She is pictured testifying against her former boyfriend in court last fall . Objection: A prosecutor asked that the court record that Koppenhaver was laughing and shaking his head as Mack said that he sexually assaulted her . Cuffed: Koppenhaver has maintained his innocence and tweeted that he was also beaten by another man . War Machine: Koppenhaver, who has

Summary: Christy Mack, 23, claims ex-boyfriend Jonathan Paul Koppenhaver, 33, beat and raped her until she almost died at her home on August 8, 2014 . She had been asleep next to a male friend when he 'burst in with a knife' Koppenhaver, who goes by the name War Machine, claims to be innocent . Mack has opened up about her recovery, now needs glasses and a wig . The case against Koppenhaver, who faces 26 charges, resumes this fall .


Luis Suarez scored Barcelona's 1,000th goal in European competition as the Catalan giants claimed a 3-1 victory over PSG on Wednesday night. The former Liverpool star scored a brace as Barcelona took charge of their Champions League quarter-final tie against the French champions. Suarez's strike partner Lionel Messi shared an image of the duo together inside the Parc des Princes dressing room via his Facebook page and said: 'Great game with 2 amazing goals from my friend Luis Suarez!' Scroll down for video . Luis Suarez (right) poses with Lionel Messi after scoring twice in Barcelona's 3-1 win over PSG on Wednesday . Suarez scores his first of the night at the Parc des Princes - Barcelona's 1,000th goal in European competition . Suarez nutmegs David Luiz as he eases past the Brazilian defender on his way to another stunning strike . Luis Suarez scores his second goal, sending PSG goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu the wrong way, to make it 3-0 . Suarez celebrates his goal as PSG's players are left dejected after being unable to stop the Uruguayan . The Uruguayan international scored his first of the night after beating three PSG defenders before firing the ball past goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu. The Barcelona frontman cheekily nutmegged David Luiz before curling the ball into the top corner to net his second. Suarez's first goal was Barcelona's 1,000th in European competition and the La Liga giants are currently the second highest scorers on the continent. Real Madrid are the top scorers in Europe with 1,016 goals to their name, with Bayern Munich third on 823 strikes and Juventus fourth having found the back of the net on 748 occasions. Speaking after the match, Suarez said: 'We weren't overly dominant. We played intelligently, and worked hard. 'When you play against an opponent like them you have to play with intensity to get the win. We knew we had to win. There's 90 minutes still to go and nothing is sorted, but we have a good advantage.'

Summary: Luis Suarez scored twice in Barcelona's 3-1 win over PSG on Wednesday . Uruguay international posed with team-mate Lionel Messi after victory . Barcelona have now scored 1,001 goals in European competition .


Three new women have accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault, bringing his total number of alleged victims to 38. Janice Baker Kinney, Marcella Tate, and Autumn Burns held a press conference on Thursday morning in Los Angeles, California, to announce their claims. Their attorney Gloria Allred, who represents most of Cosby's accusers, said the event was timed deliberately to damage sales for the comedian's upcoming shows on his nationwide tour. Scroll down for video . Latest accusers: Janice Baker Kinney (far left), Marcella Tate, (second right) and Autumn Burns (far right) reveal they also claim to have been abused by Bill Cosby. They appeared with their attorney Gloria Allred . Bill Cosby has yet to comment on the new allegations, which have prompted him to cancel a number of upcoming stops on his comedy tour. Allred said the meeting was scheduled to damage Cosby's ticket sales . Kinney said she was 24 in May 1982 when she and a friend met Cosby at the casino where she worked in Reno, Nevada. She said the three of them went back to Cosby's apartment, where he gave her some pills. Hours later, she claims, she woke up naked in bed with the comedian - and he told her to keep their encounter to themselves. 'I was mortified at what had happened,' Kinney said. 'All this time, and for many, many years, I felt that this was my fault.' Burns said she was a 20-year-old Las Vegas casino worker in 1970 when she met Cosby. Autumn Burns (left) said she was 20 in 1970 when she met Cosby at the casino where she worked in Las Vegas. She says he gave her alcohol then forced her into sex acts. Janice Kinney (right) said she met Cosby at the age of 24 working in a Reno casino. She says he fed her drugs and she woke up naked in bed with him . Marcella Tate (center) said she met Cosby in Chicago in 1975, when she was a 27-year-old model. She said he asked her to take him to the Playboy Mansion, where he offered her a drink that left her feeling drugged . Speaking out: Burns (foreground) said she felt 'out of control' after drinking the alcohol Cosby gave her . She said she was invited to his suite where he made her a drink, leaving her feeling 'woozy and not in control.' She said the comedian then forced her into sex acts. Tate said she met Cosby in Chicago in 1975, when she was a 27-year-old model. She said he asked her to take him to the Playboy Mansion, where he offered her a drink that left her feeling drugged. The allegations have led to cancellations of a number of stops on his live Far From Finished comedy tour. Emotional: Kinney wept alongside her attorney Allred as she gave a detailed account of her allegations . Embrace: Allred, who represents many of Cosby's 38 accusers, hugged the women after they spoke . Growing case: The three women, who have not spoken out before, are

Summary: Two former casino workers and a former model spoke out for the first time . They were aged 20, 24, and 27 at the time of the alleged assaults . All claim Cosby, 77, gave them either drugs or alcohol . One described 'waking up in bed naked next to him after being drugged' Gloria Allred, lawyer for many of the 38 alleged victims, represents them . She said she planned the press conference to damage Cosby's ticket sales .


Nick Clegg will today promise the highest education spending of any party with a £5billion flagship offer to undecided voters. At the launch of their manifesto today, the Liberal Democrats will vow to protect the entire education budget in the next parliament ‘from cradle to college’. Unlike Tory and Labour plans, spending would rise per pupil – with an extra 460,000 schoolchildren expected in the next five years – and also in line with inflation from 2018. Scroll down for video . Nick Clegg (left) will today promise the highest education spending of any party with a £5billion flagship offer to undecided voters. His wife Miriam is pictured in Marple, Greater Manchester yesterday . It is understood that Mr Clegg will say this is a deal-breaker in any future coalition talks after May 7, in order to win over ‘centre-ground’ Conservative voters worried about funding cuts for schools. Education is a sore point for many who backed the Lib Dems in 2010 on the promise that the party would scrap tuition fees and then saw them trebled to £9,000 per year. But Mr Clegg will claim the Lib Dems are now ‘the party of education’ and the school funding commitment is firm because it will be on the front page of today’s manifesto of pledges. The tuition fees pledge was not on the front page in 2010, and the Lib Dem leader said those which were, such as increasing the income tax allowance, he had stuck ‘doggedly, religiously’ to. Protecting the education budget in real terms for children aged two to 19, will cost an additional £5billion a year more than the Conservatives plan to spend, and £2.5billion a year more than Labour. It would kick in from 2018-19, after the deficit has been cleared under Lib Dem plans and be funded by the proceeds of economic growth. Mr Clegg will claim the Lib Dems are now ‘the party of education’ and the school funding commitment is firm because it will be on the front page of today’s manifesto of pledges . In a pitch to Tory voters in battleground areas such as the South West, Mr Clegg will say people ‘are right to distrust the Conservatives on education’. ‘Our manifesto has one simple ambition and word at its heart, opportunity’, he said last night. ‘It’s the very old liberal idea that every should be able to live out their life to the full regardless of the circumstances of the circumstances of their birth, of the income of his or her parents or where they come from. ‘Education is the great liberator of people’s potential so we need to make sure we support the education system in the next Parliament. ‘The great challenge is we have more and more young people coming into our education system, so we need to make sure that the money is there to educate every single pupil even as their numbers increase. ‘We are determined to make sure that every child in Britain has a world class education.’ The money would be spent on qualified teachers in

Summary: Nick Clegg vows to protect entire education budget 'from cradle to college' Spending would rise per pupil and also in line with inflation from 2018 . Mr Clegg will claim the Liberal Democrats are now ‘the party of education’


Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky has brushed off the obsenity and racial slur that Kentucky guard Andrew Harrison directed at him during a postgame news conference at the Final Four. Harrison muttered 'F*** that n****' into a live microphone when another player was asked a question about Kaminsky after Kentucky lost 71-64 to the Badgers Saturday. The loss ruined the Wildcats' undefeated season; they finished 38-1. Harrison has since apologized for his comment. 'He reached out to me, we talked about it, [I'm] over it,' Kaminsky told reporters Saturday. 'Nothing needs to be made out of it.' Scroll down for video . Offensive: University of Kentucky guard Andrew Harrison found himself in hot water last night when he directed a racial slur at a University of Wisconsin player, at a press conference following the Wildcats 71-64 loss . Everyone heard: When another player at the press conference as asked about Badgers player Frank Kaminsky (right), Harrison (left) covered his mouth and said 'f*** that n****' - but his microphone still projected the comment. Kaminsky and Harrison pictured above at Saturday night's semi-final game in Indianapolis, Indiana . The sophomore's comment came as a reporter asked Kentucky's Karl-Anthony Towns about defending the 7-foot Kaminsky. He muttered it with his hand in front of his mouth, but the mic picked up the comments. Social media immediately lit up with tweets about what Harrison said along with video clips, and the program looked into the matter. Harrison said in a series of comments on Twitter that he wanted to apologize 'for my poor choice of words used in jest towards a player I respect and know.' 'When I realized how this could be perceived I immediately called big frank to apologize and let him know I didn't mean any disrespect,' he added. He said the two of them had a 'good conversation' and he wished him good luck in Monday's championship game. Harrison had 13 points and four assists in the loss. Harrison and his twin brother, Aaron, have been projected as NBA draft picks but didn't discuss their futures after the loss. Final round: The Wildcats will now face Duke for the championship title Monday night. Kaminsky (number 44) pictured above trying to lock a lay-up from Harrison (number 5)

Summary: The University of Kentucky Wildcats were kicked out of the NCAA tournament Saturday night after a loss to Wisconsin . At a press conference following the game, a reporter asked another UK player about Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky . Harrison covered his mouth and said 'f*** that n****' referring to Kaminsky, and the microphone picked up the slur . In a series of tweets on Sunday, Harrison apologized for the statement . Kaminsky has said that 'nothing needs to be made out of' the situation .


Most women know them well: Irritability, cravings, fatigue... the ugly, tiresome side effects that precede their period. While many of us have accepted what seemed like the inevitable every month and suffered through them armed with an arsenal of painkillers, hot water bottles and chocolate (while those nearest and dearest to us run for cover), one doctor claims that our PMS can be banished forever with just a few simple steps. 'Premenstrual symptoms such as irritability and cravings are common, but they're not normal,' Dr Lara Briden tells Daily Mail Australia. Scroll down for video . Common, but not inevitable: While Premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, cravings and fatigue have become accepted by most women as normal, one doctor claims it shouldn't be so . Dr Briden, a naturopathic doctor with nearly 20 years experience in women's health, recounts a patient who was suffering with PMS whom she helped by changing her eating habits. 'At 34, Julie was a bubbly, energetic person. She was happily married with two school aged children, and worked three days per week as a dental hygienist. "I feel well most of the time," she told me. "But then, five days before my period, everything changes. I suddenly feel headachy and fatigued. I get snappy with my husband and my kids, and I can't seem to stop myself." Happy days: The naturopathic doctor says that PMS can be banished for good by adapting an anti-inflammatory diet . 'I ordered some blood tests for Julie, and found that her hormones were normal, which is typical for PMS. Some doctors would offer the birth control pill at this point, but I know there's a better way. 'I asked Julie to stop eating desserts and deep-fried foods. Julie also took the nutritional supplements magnesium and vitamin B6, and within the very first month, she noticed a dramatic change. "I was surprised when my period just arrived," she said. "I didn't even feel it coming." That's why I love treating PMS. It responds so well to natural treatment.' Breakfast: . Option 1. Unsweetened muesli with mixed berries and unsweetened greek yoghurt . Option 2. Two scrambled eggs on whole grain or gluten-free toast with butter . Option 3. Spinach and goat cheese frittata . Beverages: Water, tea or coffee . Unsweetened muesli with berries (left) and scrambled eggs (right) are among Dr Briden's suggested breakfasts in her 'No-More-PMS' diet plan . Snacks: . Option 1. Handful of raw cashews . Option 2. Rye crackers with half an avocado and lemon juice . Option 3. Fresh fruit . Lunch: . Option 1. Chicken wrap with grated carrot, beet and fresh spinach leaves . Option 2. Large green salad with smoked salmon, avocado and olive oil dressing . Option 3. Sushi with miso soup . Beverages: Water or sparkling water. Tea or coffee . Green salads with oily fish (left) and sushi (right) are some of the delicious and nutritious lunch suggestions . Dinner: . Option 1. Roasted lamb shanks with potato mash and steamed kale . Option 2. Barbecued salmon steaks with oven

Summary: No-More-PMS diet consists of anti-inflammatory foods and nutrients . The eating plan was devised by naturopathic doctor Lara Briden . Research indicates that PMS is caused by unhealthy hormone receptors . Health of hormone receptors is impaired by chronic inflammation . Stress, smoking, and eating certain foods are all causes of inflammation . Cutting inflammatory foods can result in dramatic improvement in PMS .


A man has been charged after he allegedly held a woman hostage at knifepoint for more than seven hours in a central Melbourne restaurant. Victoria Police arrested 35-year-old Abijath Desikan following the 7.5 hour siege at Riverside Quay. Mr Desikan was charged with one count of armed robbery, false imprisonment and assault with a weapon. The man, of no fixed address, faced an out of sessions hearing and was remanded in custody to appear in Melbourne Magistrates' Court tomorrow morning. Scroll down for video . Victoria Police arrested 35-year-old Abijath Desikan (pictured on a stretched) following a 7.5 hour siege . A woman has emerged from a Melbourne restaurant where she was held hostage for more than seven hours . Victoria Police arrested 35-year-old Abijath Desikan following the 7.5 hour siege at Riverside Quay . The siege came to an end just before 5.30am this morning when police entered the restaurant and tasered the man. The 27-year-old female employee held in the restaurant emerged with police shortly afterward. Police said the man was a 'disgruntled' former employee of the restaurant who allegedly entered a restaurant storeroom armed with a knife. Other restaurant staff members who saw the knife evacuated customers before calling police, ABC reported. Nearby areas were evacuated, and a police cordon was set up while specialist officers negotiated with the man. Last night, a police spokeswoman said the critical incident response team were on site negotiating with the man. 'The restaurant and surrounding areas have been evacuated and police are negotiating with the man,' the spokeswoman told Daily Mail Australia. Pictures from the scene show the area on the Yarra River cordoned off by blue and white police tape as officers look ready to response. Pictures show police have closed off 50 metres of the riverfront to pedestrians and they have evacuated the area . Witnesses said police descended on the scene about 10.40pm armed with shields . Police descended on the scene about 10.40pm armed with shields, witnesses told news.com.au. It came as up to 10 police cars pulled up near Eureka Tower along with closing off 50 metres of the riverfront to pedestrians. A woman who lives in the area said the scene felt like 'a movie'. 'We were walking home and we saw the cops and we wondered what happened,' Cristina Grimaldi told News Corp. 'It is the first time we have seen so many police.'

Summary: Woman emerged from restaurant where she was held hostage for 7.5 hours . Police were called to Melbourne's Riverside Quay after 10pm on Sunday . A 'disgruntled' former employee entered the storeroom armed with a knife . The 35-year-old man has been arrested but had yet to be charged .


Police in California have released surveillance images of a man who robbed a bank dressed in women's clothing - leading investigators to compare his outfit with Mrs Doubtfire. The eccentrically-disguised man entered a branch of the U.S Bank in the city of Santa Cruz at around 3pm last Friday and handed the cashier a note demanding money. His blonde wig, female clothing, glasses and purse immediately prompted comparisons with Mrs Doubtfire from the 1993 movie of the same name in which Robin Williams played a divorcee who dresses as an elderly female nanny to spend more time with his children. Cross-dresser: The eccentrically-disguised man entered a branch of the U.S Bank in the city of Santa Cruz at around 3pm last Friday and handed the cashier a note demanding money . Santa Cruz Police Department released the surveillance images yesterday as they stepped up their efforts to find the cross-dressing bankrobber. The 25 to 35-year-old man made off with an unknown sum of money after the U.S. Bank employee responded to his demand without raising the alarm. No weapon was used or mentioned during the robber and nobody was injured, according to the San Jose Mercury. Authorities searched the area around the bank shortly afterwards, but he was not found. Lieutenant Bernie Escalante said a man wearing exactly the same outfit had been seen 'acting suspiciously' outside a nearby Rabobank roughly an hour before the U.S. Bank robbery. Rabobank staff went out to speak to the man and he left the area without incident, Escalante said. Uncanny: The bankrobber's blonde wig, female clothing and spectacles prompted comparisons with Mrs Doubtfire from the 1993 movie of the same name starring the late Robin Williams . Santa Cruz police said the man appeared to be aged between 25 and 35, was about five foot five inches tall and weighed 160-170 pounds. He was described as having dark skin and wore prescription glasses and a wavy blonde wig. His outfit was listed as navy blue hospital scrubs with a light-purple long-sleeved shirt underneath. 'We believe these are great photos of the suspect, and somebody in the community has to recognize this person,' Lt Escalante said as he urged anyone with information to contact his officers. Mrs Doubtfire was released in 1993 to mixed reviews from critics but was a massive box office hit - only falling behind Jurassic Park as the highest-grossing film of the year. Work on a sequel began in 2001 but was scrapped five years later after Williams declared the script 'useless'. Production resumed in April 2014, but all plans for the sequel were scrapped once and for all with Williams' suicide four months later.

Summary: Cross-dressing bankrobber entered U.S. Bank in Santa Cruz on Friday . Cashier handed over money after being handed a note making demands . Man wearing the exact same outfit was seen acting suspiciously outside a different bank an hour earlier .


Sheffield Wednesday are ready to offer new contracts to defender Tom Lees and goalkeeper Keiren Westwood. Wednesday equalled their club record of 17 clean sheets in a season on Tuesday night with a 1-0 win over promotion-chasing Brentford. The record has stood since 1978-79 in the days when Jack Charlton was manager. Tom Lees (right) is in line to offered a new deal at Sheffield Wednesday after impressing since joining the club . Lees, who joined last summer from Leeds, has been a key figure and like Westwood is among the contenders for the club's Player of the Year award. He said: 'It would have been a long summer had we not got that clean sheet to equal the club record. It would have been so frustrating because we’ve had so many games to get that one clean sheet.' With three games remaining, naturally, the defender is hoping to go one better. He added: 'Now it would be nice to set a new record. That is our target so we’ll have to see how it goes. The boys who have come in to the back four have done well. 'Our problem recently has been that we haven’t taken our chances, kept clean sheets and seen out games but we did all that against Brentford.' Along with Lees, goalkeeper Kieren Westwood is among the contenders for the club's Player of the Year award .

Summary: Sheffield Wednesday beat Brentford 1-0 in the Championship on Tuesday . Wednesday equalled club record of 17 clean sheets in a season with win . Tom Lees and Kieren Westwood in mix for club's Player of the Year award .


Jason Orange shocked Take That fans around the world when he quit the chart-topping band last September but he hasn't said goodbye to them forever. Busy man: Gary Barlow is preparing for his musical Finding Neverland to open and the new Take That tour to begin . For as the remaining members Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald prepare to hit the road as a trio on their new tour - opening in Glasgow on April 27 - Gary has revealed to MailOnline that Jason will be proudly cheering on his former bandmates. Speaking exclusively to MailOnline ahead of the premiere of his new Broadway musical Finding Neverland on Wednesday, Gary said: 'He wants to come to the shows, he'll definitely be there. I don't think we'll be able to get him up on stage but he'll be there.' Regarding Jason's departure, Gary added: 'I think we've gotten used to it. It was very strange to start with it but it's been over six months. 'We're just so excited to hit the road. People come to a Take That show expecting an extravaganza and that's exactly what they're going to get.' However, before Gary can get back to the UK for tour rehearsals, he has the small matter of seeing his musical open on Broadway. And as he waited for the premiere to take place in New York on Wednesday, Gary admitted he was feeling equal parts nervous and excited. He said: 'It's felt like a little secret for so long and it felt like it was never ever going to happen. It feels quite weird to hand over our little baby and have everyone see it.' It was the new Late Late Show host James Corden who first put Gary in touch with Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein when he was looking for someone to write the score for his musical Finding Neverland. He'll be back: Gary told MailOnline that Jason (second left) is excited to come and see his former bandmates on their new tour . Speaking of James, Gary said: I feel like I'm going to owe him for the rest of my life and he's loving that at the moment. He's doing brilliant on The Late Late Show and if he'd have us we'd definitely go on and perform some songs from the musical.' Speaking about Hollywood supremo Harvey, Gary admitted he was surprised by how much creative control Weinstein gave him and co-writer Eliot Kennedy. 'He's someone that I'd heard about and I was really keen to meet him,' Gary told MailOnline. When he called me up I was definitely interested. 'I didn't know how he worked but now I realise he is a creative. He completely trusted our music. We've had an amazing couple of years.' And then there were three: Gary promised fans that they can expect an 'extravaganza' when they come to see the new tour . It's not goodbye: Jason Orange shocked Take That fans around the world when he quit the chart-topping band last September but he hasn't said goodbye to them

Summary: Spoke to MailOnline ahead of premiere of his new musical Finding Neverland . Gary was handpicked by Harvey Weinstein to write the music for the show . Said Jason's departure was 'strange' at first but Take That have moved on . Promised fans an 'extravaganza' on the new Take That tour .