Spain remains Britons' favourite destination to fly to, as it has been for more than 25 years, with its more than 34 million journeys in 2014 over double that of the next most popular, the United States. New figures from the UK Civil Aviation Authority shows 238m passengers passed through British airports in 2014, just three million less than the pre-recession boom peak of 241m in 2007 and 10m more (a 4.4 per cent rise) than 2013. As would be expected, most passengers (144m) fly to Europe which enjoyed a 5.4 per cent rise year on year in visitors from the UK. Perhaps surprisingly though, Germany proved a more visited destination even than France and Italy, which were all ranked behind Spain and the US and ahead of Ireland and the Netherlands. The United Arab Emirates also ranks in the top 10 countries British flyers most travel to and enjoyed the largest passenger increase in the past year with a 430,000 boost (7.4 per cent) to 6.2m. The UAE ranked ahead of Portugal and Switzerland, who round out the top 10, and Turkey in 11th. While only the 12 most visited country by plane, Greece is the biggest improver over the past year with its 5.6 million incoming passengers from Britain a 13.2 per cent increase. While topping numerous polls as UK travellers' dream destination, Australia suffered the biggest drop in UK arrivals losing a third of visitors from 744,000 to 488,000. In Europe, the country with the largest fall in passengers was Poland with a minute drop of 0.1m to 5.2m. There has been a rise of 2.3 per cent in passengers flying to and from North America from the UK, which has now reached 21m per year. Travellers to and from other international destinations has now increased 3.7 per cent to 33.6m. Domestic flights rose for the second consecutive year to 21m, a 2.4 per cent increase on 2013, but this is still well below 2005's 25m. 1) Spain . 2) USA . 3) Germany . 4) Italy . 5) France . 6) Irish Republic . 7) Netherlands . 8) UAE . 9) Portugal . 10) Switzerland . 34,265,349 . 17,869,603 . 12,485,818 . 11,920,740 . 10,664,689 . 10,435,227 . 8,749,231 . 6,223,650 . 6,103,192 . 6,099,107 . 11) Turkey . 12) Greece . 13) Poland . 14) Canada . 15) Denmark . 16) Norway . 17) India . 18) Sweden . 19) Cyprus . 20) Egypt . 5,734,943 . 5,608,616 . 5,206,380 . 3,163,422 . 2,977,668 . 2,749,001 . 2,739,969 . 2,598,069 . 2,292,287 . 1,991,374 . There were a total of 2.1m landings and take-offs (air transport movements) of commercial flights in 2014, an increase of 1.1 per cent on 2013. While every London airport increased its passenger traffic in 2014, some regional areas suffered. Heathrow (a total of 73.4m up 1.4 per cent up on 2013), Gatwick (38.1m up 7.5 per cent), Luton (10.5m up 8.1 per cent) and London City (3.6m up 7.9 per cent). The biggest improvers were Southend with a 13.6 rise to 1.1m

Summary: Spain has been the most popular destination for Britons for over 25 years . Germany boasts more visitors from the UK than even France and Italy . 238m passengers passed through British airports in 2014, 10m up on 2013 .


Ahead of this weekend's Premier League action, Sportsmail will be providing you with all you need to know about every fixture, with team news, provisional squads, betting odds and Opta stats. Here is all the information you need for Liverpool's home clash with Newcastle... Liverpool vs Newcastle United (Anfield) Team news . Liverpool . Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho will miss Monday's visit of Newcastle with a hamstring injury. The France international came off in the first half of Wednesday's FA Cup win over Blackburn but his absence will be lessened by the return from suspension of Emre Can, although Martin Skrtel and Steven Gerrard must serve the final match of their three-game bans. Mamadou Sakho (right) was forced off injured against Blackburn Rovers in Wednesday's FA Cup replay . Striker Daniel Sturridge should be fit after complaining of muscle tightness while manager Brendan Rodgers will wait to see if Mario Balotelli has recovered from illness. Provisional squad: Mignolet, Johnson, Can, Lovren, Moreno, Henderson, Lucas, Allen, Sterling, Coutinho, Sturridge, Jones, Toure, Enrique, Manquillo, Markovic, Brannagan, Lambert, Borini, Balotelli. Newcastle . Newcastle defender Daryl Janmaat should be fit to take his place in the team for Monday night's Barclays Premier League trip to Liverpool despite an injury scare. The full-back, who has been playing in central defence because of skipper Fabricio Coloccini's suspension, suffered a suspected tear to a calf muscle during the warm-up at Sunderland on Sunday, but managed to play the full 90 minutes and appears to have suffered no lasting ill-effects. Daryl Janmaat trains with Newcastle United in a running session on Tuesday . Coloccini will complete his three-match ban and striker Papiss Cisse sits out the fourth of his seven matches, but while midfielders Rolando Aarons (hamstring) and Siem de Jong (collapsed lung) have returned to training, neither will be involved at Anfield. Provisional squad: Krul, Elliot, Janmaat, Williamson, R Taylor, Satka, Sterry, Abeid, Anita, Colback, Sissoko, Gouffran, Cabella, Ameobi, Obertan, Gutierrez, Kemen, Riviere, Perez, Armstrong. Kick-off: Monday, 8pm - Sky Sports 1 . Odds (subject to change): . Liverpool 4/11 . Draw 7/2 . Newcastle 17/2 . Referee: Lee Mason . Managers: Brendan Rodgers (Liverpool), John Carver (Newcastle) Head-to-head league record: Liverpool wins 75, draws 39, Newcastle wins 43 . Key match stats (supplied by Opta) Newcastle United have not done a league double against Liverpool since 1993-94. Newcastle United have conceded at least once in their last 19 Premier League games at Anfield. Newcastle have lost four successive Premier League games. They have only ever been on one longer streak (six games in March-April 2014). Jordan Henderson has scored in four of his last five Premier League appearances. Newcastle’s Vurnon Anita is the only player to be substituted at half-time three times this season. Ayoze Perez scored the only goal of the game as Newcastle defeated Liverpool back in November . Liverpool had scored 84 goals at this stage last season, 39 more than they have currently. Liverpool have only once before had players sent off in three successive Premier League games (back in September/October 1999). Liverpool versus

Summary: Mamadou Sakho will miss Monday Night Football clash for Liverpool . Emre Can could replace defender after completing suspension . Daryl Janmaat fit for Newcastle United after warm-up scare at Sunderland . Fabricio Coloccini will complete his three-match ban for the Toon .


Ahead of golf's first major of the year, where all talk is of whether Rory McIlroy can complete a career grand slam or how Tiger Woods' latest comeback will fare, Sportsmail's Derek Lawrenson will bring daily updates from behind the scenes at Augusta. World No 1 Rory McIlroy shields himself from the rain during a practice round at Augusta . VINTAGE POULTS! You gotta love Ian Poulter. Even after all these years, the Englishman could barely contain his excitement at driving down Magnolia Lane for the Masters. Only one problem. As he got out of the car, he realised he’d left one rather important item back at his rental home. His golf clubs. Englishman Ian Poulter was so excited to get started at Augusta that he forgot his clubs . CAN FLU-HIT HENRIK FLY? There is a reason why the phrase ‘beware the injured golfer’ has entered the sport’s lexicon. So who among the lame, sick and wounded currently playing down their chances is going to confound his own expectations this week? Listening to Swede Henrik Stenson, who’s just getting over a nasty bout of flu, he fits the bill. Henrik Stenson of Sweden looked less than impressed after coming down with a bout of flu . LOOK OUT FOR TIGER CUBS . Has Tiger Woods finally learned to look up and smell the azaleas? Not only will he play in the traditional par-three tournament for the first time in over a decade but sharing bag-carrying duties will be his two offspring, Charlie and Sam. Do you think there might be one or two photographers who will take an interest? Tiger Woods will be accompanied by his children when he plays the traditional three-par tournament . THE PIONEER GENE . Masters Tuesday saw the 80th anniversary of the most famous shot in the tournament’s history, the one that put the event on the map, when Gene Sarazen made his albatross on the 15th hole in the final round to edge out Craig Wood. Rory McIlroy will impress us all if he completes his career Grand Slam in more dramatic fashion than that. Gene Sarazen played the most impressive shot in the tournaments history with an albatross on the 15th . WAITING FOR SWEET 16 . A practice-round tradition at this grand old tournament is to gather around the beautiful par-three 16th hole and see which players are talented enough to skip their golf balls across the water and on to the green. So far, none has matched the amazing feats of Vijay Singh in 2009 and Martin Kaymer in 2012, whose shots not only reached the green but dropped into the hole. Martin Kaymer of Germany is one of two players to have holed after skipping off the water at the 16th . HAND IT OVER, SIR . As the patrons make their way through the admission gates to Augusta National, the plethora of signs listing the prohibited items offers reassuring confirmation of the list of priorities at the Masters. In order: No cellphones. No cameras. No knives. No weapons.

Summary: Season's first major, the Masters, tees off Thursday April 9 at Augusta . Ian Poulter forgot to bring his clubs ahead of his practice round . Tiger Woods' children will carry his bag during par three tournament . Henrik Stenson played down his chances after coming down with flu .


On loan Real Madrid striker Javier Hernandez is ready to lead the line in their pivotal Champions League quarter-final second leg tie against bitter city rivals Atletico, according to AS. The Spanish publication reports that the 26-year-old links up well with Real superstar Cristiano Ronaldo - where in his last two appearances for the club he has scored a goal and created an assist. Hernandez, who is on a season-long loan from Manchester United, is set to start up front for Carlo Ancelotti's side - with the club going through an injury crisis at present. AS report that Real Madrid striker Javier Hernandez is 'ready' to lead their attack vs Atletico on Wednesday . Hernandez (right) took part in Real's training session on Tuesday as they prepare to face their bitter rivals . The 26-year-old (left) will be hoping to carry on his recent Real form at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday . Spanish papers preview that match (left) and Barcelona's second leg against PSG on Tuesday night too . Regular first-choice forward Karim Benzema, who has 15 La Liga goals to his name this season, missed Madrid's 3-1 victory against Malaga at the weekend with a knee injury which he is struggling to recover from. Continuing to look ahead to the Madrid derby on Wednesday night, Marca leads with the headline that while Ancelotti deals with several selection issues at Atletico, 'There are no problems, only solutions,' as manager Diego Simeone has a fully-fit squad to choose from. Meanwhile Mundo Deportivo previews Barcelona's second leg encounter against French outfit Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night. Barca take a 3-1 lead going into Tuesday's tie at the Nou Camp but face an opponent that will welcome back Marco Verratti and former striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic into their starting line-up after missing the first leg. However, Mundo note that the Catalan club are not 'fixated' on the duo's availability for PSG and will go all out to make sure they reach the semi-finals. 'Redeem Yourselves' is the headline in French paper L'Equipe as PSG look to restore some credibility from the masterclass they were given in the first leg by Luis Enrique's side. Over in Italy, the paper's focus is very much on Serie A giants Juventus as they prepare to take on Monaco in Europe's elite club competition. Juve take a 1-0 advantage to the French Principality on Wednesday night and Corriere dello Sport leads with an exclusive headline from Ancelotti wanting his former club to reach the semi-finals of the tournament. The Italian press preview Juventus' Champions League second leg trip to Monaco on Wednesday night . 'If they eliminate Monaco it would be a boost to all of Italian football. Maybe they could face my Real?', he is quoted as saying in the paper. Sticking with Juventus, La Gazzetta dello Sport focuses on the future of Carlos Tevez. The Argentina international has made no secret of his desire to return to his homeland and Boca Juniors in the future, and the publication reports that the South American club will make a £3.6million

Summary: Real Madrid face Atletico in Champions League quarter-final second leg tie . Manchester United outcast Javier Hernandez expected to start for Real . Carlos Tevez has made it known he wants to return to Argentina one day .


Shhh! Don't make a sound. This dog is lost in deep concentration. Kristina Patrick from Alaska filmed her German Shepherd Pakak performing a very skillful trick. Video footage shows the pup lying on her back with a tennis ball neatly clutched between her front paws. Keeping her eyes fixed on the toy, she then proceeds to lift it into the air being careful not to drop it. After freezing still for several seconds, Pakak lowers the ball slowly down. She then places it in between her teeth, back to where it started. Pakak's owner says she loves playing with balls. Other videos reveal the pup also has a passion for swimming and being by the sea. Pet's got talent: Kristina Patrick from Alaska filmed her German Shepherd, Pakak, performing a skillful trick . Easy does it: Video footage shows the pup lying on her back with a tennis ball neatly clutched between her front paws - she then proceeds to lift it into the air being careful not to drop it .

Summary: Kristina Patrick from Alaska filmed her German Shepherd Pakak performing a very skillful trick . Footage shows the pup taking the ball from her mouth with her paws and holding it up high in the air to admire it . She then carefully lowers it back down to the starting point .


A grieving son was forced to dig his mother's grave after a council 'co-ordination error' meant work had not been done to the burial plot. Clint Gee made the almost six hour journey from his home outside Brisbane to Wandoan in regional Queensland, only to find the local council failed to dig a spot where he could place his mother's ashes. Mr Gee planned to place his mother, Elizabeth Hobbs, who died last year, with his father, Alex Gee, who died in 1964. Mr Gee makes the journey to the site every year to remember his father, and this year he wanted to follow through on a promise he made to his mother to reunite the pair. Clint Gee had planned to reunite his mother, Elizabeth Hobbs, with his father, Alex Gee, who died in 1964 . 'It was shattering,' Mr Gee told Daily Mail Australia. 'Me, my wife, my son, my mum's sister and some other family all made the five and a half hour drive to the cemetery out in Wandoan. 'Then we get out there and there was no hole dug - nothing.' 'Luckily I had a small spade with me and I was able to dig.' 'It was shattering,' Mr Gee told Daily Mail Australia, after he had to dig the hole himself . 'We get out there and there was no hole dug - nothing,' Mr Gee said . Mr Gee said he had organised the day with the Western Downs Regional Council to ensure everything would run smoothly. He also paid a $342 fee, after being upset with the council reduced its usual rate of more than $400. 'The financial side of things bothered me a little from the start, but I bit the bullet and paid the money and filled out all the forms,' he said. Mr Gee, pictured with his grandson, Cody, said the council organisation process was 'a bloody bit stupid' 'It was all a bit bloody stupid, but I had to do it. 'I confirmed it all the day before to make sure it was all ready to go.' Despite the confirmation, the hole had not been dug ahead of time. 'I walked around the entire ground to check they hadn't dug it in the wrong spot,' Mr Gee said. Western Downs Regional Council Mayor Ray Brown apologised to Mr Gee, pictured with grandson, Seth . 'Eventually, I called them and said: 'it's 40 degrees out here, and there's no hole'. I told them I sorted it out and that I'd call them Monday.' Mayor Ray Brown apologised to the family, and provided Mr Gee with a refund. 'Western Downs Regional Council can confirm that after receiving an application from Mr Clint Gee for a second internment of ashes in an existing burial plot, an accidental internal coordination error meant that the planned preparation work at the burial plot were not carried out,' Mr Brown said. Mr Gee makes the five-hour journey to his father's grave-site every year to look after it . 'Council, and particularly the staff involved in arranging the

Summary: Clint Gee travelled six hours to place his mother's ashes with his father . Mr Gee forced to dig hole himself, after council 'co-ordination error' Had organised with council to reunite his mother and father in same plot . 'It was shattering... I got out there and there was no hole dug,' Mr Gee said .


Violent protesters in Baltimore, Maryland injured several police officers on Monday, throwing bricks and rocks at the overwhelmed cops hiding behind riot armor. While most of the cops tried not to engage with the protesters, at least one officer was seen throwing the rocks right back at the mostly-young groups of rioters even as the nation watched on live TV. A photo taken by photographer Patrick Semansky captures the moment one police officer threw a rock back at protesters while his fellow cops looked on. Scroll down for video . Approved police weapon? A Baltimore police officer was pictured Monday night lobbing a piece of rock back at protesters . And a video of one intense interaction between a group of rioters and police showed a similar scene, though it's unclear whether the clip captured the same officer. Baltimore Police did not immediately return Daily Mail Online's request for comment Tuesday morning. Fifteen police officers were injured Monday - two seriously - in the clashes with angry mobs rioting over the death of Freddie Gray. About 27 people have been arrested after looting local businesses and setting several buildings on fire as revenge for Gray's death. Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake has promised that the rioters will be held accountable for the damage they have caused. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan also announced a state of emergency and called the National Guard to come and help local police. Tuesday night, a curfew will be put in place from 10pm until 5am. Gray died on April 19 from spinal trauma, a week after he was arrested and possibly injured while in police custody. The Department of Justice is currently investigating whether officers who arrested Gray on April 12 caused the fatal trauma. On the offensive: Above, a young man throws a brick at police following the funeral of Freddie Gray in Baltimore, Maryland on Monday . Back and forth: Fifteen police officers were injured in the clashes with protesters Monday night, including two who were in a serious condition .

Summary: Fifteen Baltimore police officers were injured Monday night in clashes with rioters angry over the death of Freddie Gray . While most the officers appeared peaceful in their control of the crowds, one officer was pictured lobbing a rock back at rioters .


Stuart McCall expects Shane Ferguson to be fit and ready to aid Rangers’ play-off push towards the Premiership. The Northern Ireland international finally joined up with his Ibrox team-mates this week, more than two months after he was one of five Newcastle players sent north on loan to the Championship side. Ferguson has not played since his country’s 2-0 European qualifier win over Greece in Athens in October and the 23-year-old’s knee injury had been expected to keep him out for the season. Rangers manager Stuart McCall takes a training session at Murray Park on Tuesday morning . But McCall revealed: ‘Shane’s been out for five months but the good thing about him is his mental state. I spoke to him on Monday and I was really impressed. Do I get the impression he is he is here to play? Yes, definitely. ‘I liked the way he was talking, he wants to get straight into it. He’s a naturally fit lad and he seems really focused too, so that was pleasing. ‘He trained really hard on Monday and on Tuesday and he’s on his way to a quick recovery, which would be positive news for us. ‘If our Under-20 game (against Dundee United on Tuesday) had not been on astro turf, he might have got an hour under his belt. ‘But if you’ve been out that long you’re going to need four to six weeks to get back on track. So he certainly won’t be ready in the next two weeks but hopefully he will play his part in the back end of the season.” Newcastle United loanee Shane Ferguson takes part in the training session . Rangers were controversially loaned players from Newcastle in January, when St James’ Park and Sports Direct supremo Mike Ashley was still calling the shots in the Ibrox boardroom ahead of the Dave King-led takeover. Then-manager Kenny McDowall sensationally revealed he had been ordered to play all five when fit. But with Rangers believed not to have carried out medicals, Kevin Mbabu and Ferguson have not featured through injury and fitness, while Gael Bigirimana is believed to have a blood disorder. Defender Remie Street went off injured after 44 minutes of his debut and has not been seen since, . Only Slovenian Haris Vuckic has been a success, scoring six goals in his last seven games. But McCall now hopes he can call on a player who impressed last summer in friendlies for Northern Ireland against Chile and Uruguay. ‘I’ve spoken to a couple of lads like Dean Shiels, who know Shane from Northern Ireland, and it’s all positive,’ said McCall. ‘I also spoke to Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill about him. He’s filled in at left-back for them but probably his best position is one up on the left. He’s certainly a good crosser of the ball, he’s shown that in the sessions we have done. Ferguson (right) finally joined up with the Rangers squad in Glasgow this week . ‘I went through his Wikipedia last night and I think he’s played 23 games for

Summary: Newcastle loanee Shan Ferguson finally joined up with Rangers this week . Ferguson has not played since Northern Ireland beat Greece last October . Ibrox boss Stuart McCall checked Ferguson's Wikipedia page on Monday . Rangers travel to take on bottom-of-the-table Livingston on Wednesday .


West Ham United's on-loan Barcelona midfielder Alex Song has picked his #one2eleven of stars he played alongside throughout his career, on The Fantasy Football Club on Sky Sports. Song, who has also played for Arsenal as well as representing Cameroon at international level, has picked a mixture of talent in his squad. Watch #one2eleven every Friday evening on The Fantasy Football Club, Sky Sports 1 or catch up On Demand. GOALKEEPER: CARLOS KAMENI . He could have played at one of the top teams in the Premier League. When I was playing for the (Cameroon) national team he would just say, 'just score and I will do the rest'. For me he is the best 'keeper. Alex Song believes Cameroon goalkeeper Carlos Kameni could have played in the Premier League . RIGHT-BACK: DANI ALVES . This guy is unbelievable. He plays like a joke. He makes things look so easy when he is going forward and his delivery is unbelievable. CENTRE-BACK: CARLOS PUYOL . He is a character player because he never gives up. Every time you need character, you want players to be like him. When he says 'vamos' at training, that's it, you have to wake up. He gives you motivation to come to training and is such a great professional. He is a captain and a leader. CENTRE-BACK: RIGOBERT SONG . He has the same character like Puyol. When I was young I was always watching him play. When you have this guy behind you, you don't have a lot of room. You will have a very bad night. Every time you would play for the national side people would say, 'you have to play like Rigobert Song' because they know he never gives up and shows a fighting spirit. Song believes Rigobert Song is a similar character to Carlos Puyol so makes his Fantasy Football Club XI . LEFT-BACK: JORDI ALBA . Jordi is like a small bike because he never stops running. He's very good with the feet as well. Every time he looks (to go) forward and attack . MIDFIELER: XAVI . Xavi is an unbelievable player. He gives you the tempo of the game. When you have this guy in the middle he sees everywhere (on the pitch) and always plays a good ball. He also knows how to slow the game down. MIDFIELER: ANDRES INIESTA . Iniesta is the magician. For one player it could be hard, but for him it's easy. I see him training every single day, he was unbelievable. When I went to Barcelona I was training with him but I couldn't get the ball off him. Song has room for Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta in his side for the magician's magic touch . MIDFIELDER: CESC FABREGAS . He is one of the most clever players I have played against. For him, he sees everywhere and gives a good delivery. I know he is a quality player. He's done it at Arsenal and Barcelona so I was not surprised to see him come back to the Premier League with Chelsea. STRIKER:

Summary: West Ham's on-loan Barcelona ace has picked his Fantasy Football XI . Cameroon midfielder has picked a whopping nine Barcelona players . Carlos Kameni and Rigobert Song are the only two non Barca players .


Former Holland forward and assistant coach Patrick Kluivert has made a winning start in World Cup qualifying as coach of Curacao. The Caribbean island team advanced to the second qualifying round in CONCACAF for the 2018 tournament late Tuesday. Curacao drew 2-2 in a second-leg match at Montserrat to win 4-3 on aggregate. Kluivert's team won 2-1 on Saturday in Willemstad. Patrick Kluivert has helped Curacao progress to the next stage of 2018 World Cup qualification . Former Holland assistant Kluivert (far right) worked with Louis van Gaal (centre) at the 2014 World Cup . The first-round encounter was headed to extra time on Tuesday until former Holland Under 21 international Charlton Vicento scored in the 87th minute, five minutes after coming on as a substitute. Curacao face Cuba in the next round, on June 8 and 16. Kluivert, whose mother is from Curacao, was a World Cup losing semi-finalist in 1998 as a player, and last year as assistant to coach Louis van Gaal.

Summary: Curacao have advanced to the second qualifying round for 2018 World Cup . Patrick Kluivert's side won 4-3 on aggregate to set up match against Cuba . Curacao will face Cuba in next round on June 8 and 16 .


Ahead of this weekend's Premier League action, Sportsmail will be providing you with all you need to know about every fixture, with team news, provisional squads, betting odds and Opta stats. Here is all the information you need for Sunderland's home clash with Crystal Palace... Sunderland vs Crystal Palace (Stadium of Light) Team news . Sunderland . Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson is suspended for Crystal Palace's Barclays Premier League trip to the Stadium of Light on Saturday. The Sweden international will sit out the next two games after reaching 10 bookings for the campaign during Sunday's 1-0 derby victory over Newcastle. Seb Larsson gestures to Sunderland fans during the Black Cats win over Newcastle last Sunday . Jack Rodwell will return to the squad after a hamstring problem, while fellow midfielder Will Buckley was included among the substitutes against the Magpies following his recovery from a knee problem. However, defender Wes Brown (knee) and midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini (ankle) are still missing. Provisional squad: Pantilimon, Mannone, Reveillere, Van Aanholt, Jones, O'Shea, Vergini, Coates, Cattermole, Bridcutt, Rodwell, Johnson, Alvarez, Gomez, Fletcher, Defoe, Wickham, Graham. Crystal Palace . Crystal Palace midfielder Joe Ledley will be given every opportunity to prove his fitness for Saturday's Barclays Premier League match at Sunderland. Mile Jedinak is likely to return after his four-match suspension if Ledley does not make it, but the Australia captain could be included anyway. Joe Ledley applauds the Crystal Palace fans following their 2-1 victory over Manchester City on Monday . Strikers Marouane Chamakh and Fraizer Campbell (hamstring) and midfielder Jordon Mutch (thigh) remain out. Provisional squad: Speroni, Ward, Dann, Delaney, Kelly, Ledley, Zaha, Puncheon, McArthur, Bolasie, Murray, Jedinak, Hangeland, Sanogo, Hennessey, Gayle, Ameobi, Boateng, Souare, Mariappa. Kick-off: Saturday, 3pm . Odds (subject to change): . Sunderland 13/8 . Draw 9/4 . Crystal Palace 17/10 . Referee: Anthony Taylor . Managers: Dick Advocaat (Sunderland), Alan Pardew (Crystal Palace) Head-to-head league record: Sunderland wins 10, draws 10, Crystal Palace wins 11 . Key match stats (supplied by Opta) Sunderland have only scored more than twice in two Premier League games this season and one of them came in their 3-1 win at Palace in November. Wes Brown scored his sixth Premier League own goal in the reverse fixture in November. Only two players (Richard Dunne 10 & Jamie Carragher 7) have scored more in Premier League history. Jermain Defoe’s three Sunderland goals have come between the 34th and 45th minute. Defoe has scored three of Sunderland’s last four Premier League goals but first of those came in January. Jordi Gomez and Steven Fletcher were on target when Sunderland won 3-1 at Crystal Palace earlier this term . If the Premier League only counted games since Alan Pardew took over as Palace manager then the Eagles would be fifth, only two points behind Chelsea. Glenn Murray has scored Palace’s opening goal in four of their last six games. Crystal Palace have kept only one clean sheet under Alan Pardew (in 11 PL games). Palace are looking to win four league games in a row for the first

Summary: Seb Larsson banned for Sunderland following yellow card vs Newcastle . Jack Rodwell will return for Black Cats following hamstring injury . Joe Ledley to be given chance by Crystal Palace to prove fitness . Mile Jedinak set to be included for Eagles following four-match ban .


Saracens chairman Nigel Wray has dismissed rugby’s salary caps rules as ‘a farce’ in financial documents seen by The Mail on Sunday that show his club’s wage bill soared by another £1million last season alone — even as they remain the subject of a salary cap investigation. A fortnight after the shock departure of chief executive Edward Griffiths and three months since the revelation that the north London club are being investigated by Premier Rugby for alleged salary cap breaches, The Mail on Sunday can reveal Saracens’ mounting debt has topped £40m — the most in rugby history. The rising costs facing the club are also a concern, with the wage bill leaping more than 50 per cent in three years. Saracens now owe £41.6m, according to new filings at Companies House, much of it funded by an unsecured loan from long-standing benefactor Wray and a consortium of South African business associates. Saracens chairman Nigel Wray has dismissed rugby’s salary caps rules as ‘a farce’ The employee wage bill ballooned to £9.1m last year and, with Wray admitting further losses lie ahead, there are growing concerns about the club’s financial health. A move by Saracens last December to scrap the salary cap — which is currently £5m but was £4.5m in the period covered by the new figures — drew no public support from other Premiership clubs. With discussions ongoing over the viability of ring-fencing the top flight, or at least restricting promotion and relegation, Wray has restated that the salary cap must be scrapped. ‘We need to change the farce whereby we are all operating under different rules,’ wrote Wray in a chairman’s statement in the club’s annual accounts seen by The Mail on Sunday. ‘We have one wage cap, the Irish provinces have no wage cap, the French clubs a wage cap twice ours, all of which makes no sense whatsoever. It needs to be changed. ‘In financial terms, it was another difficult year [2013-14]. Having been involved in professional rugby now for 20 years, I’m constantly amazed how hard it is to break into people’s culture. Documents show his club’s wage bill soared by another £1million last season alone despite investigation . ‘The big cities have that soccer culture but built over 100 years. Allianz Park [the purchase of] is a vast step forward and gives us a permanent home but we still have much to do. We could, of course, cut costs very considerably — for example a top French club has a medical staff of three, far smaller than ours. But we really don’t see how you can aspire to be one of the best club sides in Europe if you don’t have a fantastic support system for the players.’ The club have lost on average just over £5m per year over the past four years, more than doubling its debt burden in that period. Annual accounts for 2013-14 show the club’s parent company carry no legal obligation to service the debt, meaning they could technically walk away at any time and leave the club insolvent. Of

Summary: Documents show club’s wage bill soared by another £1million last season . That's despite remaining the subject of a salary cap investigation . Saracens chairman Nigel Wray says rugby’s salary caps rules as ‘a farce’ The Mail on Sunday can reveal Saracens’ mounting debt has topped £40m .


Ahead of this weekend's Premier League action, Sportsmail will be providing you with all you need to know about every fixture, with team news, provisional squads, betting odds and Opta stats. Here is all the information you need for West Brom's home clash with Leicester... West Bromwich Albion vs Leicester City (The Hawthorns) Team news . West Brom . Craig Dawson is set to return for West Brom after serving a one-match ban. The defender missed last Saturday's 4-1 defeat to QPR but Youssouf Mulumbu was sent off in the game and starts a three-game ban against Barclays Premier League rivals Leicester. Craig Dawson brings down Manchester City's Wilfried Bony which earned him a retrospective red card for West Brom after Gareth McAuley (left) was mistakenly dismissed for the challenge . Ben Foster is a long-term absentee with a knee injury while Callum McManaman is not yet fit despite closing in on a comeback after a foot problem. Provisional squad: Myhill, Rose, Gamboa, Pocognoli, Wisdom, Lescott, Dawson, Olsson, McAuley, Baird, Brunt, Morrison, Fletcher, Yacob, Gardner, Sessegnon, Berahino, Anichebe, Ideye. Leicester . Matt Upson and Dean Hammond are available for Leicester's trip to West Brom. Defender Upson missed the 2-1 win over West Ham last week with an achilles problem while midfielder Hammond has been sidelined since January with a calf issue but both are back in training. Matthew Upson closes down a Leicester team-mate in training on Thursday and could face West Brom . Boss Nigel Pearson has no further injury worries as his rock bottom side continue to fight for Barclays Premier League survival. Provisional squad: Schmeichel, Schwarzer, Hamer, Simpson, Moore, Upson, Wasilewski, Morgan, Huth, De Laet, Konchesky, King, Hammond, Knockaert, Albrighton, Schlupp, Cambiasso, James, Mahrez, Nugent, Kramaric, Vardy, Ulloa. Kick-off: Saturday, 3pm . Odds (subject to change): . West Brom 21/20 . Draw 23/10 . Leicester 13/5 . Referee: Martin Atkinson . Managers: Tony Pulis (West Brom), Nigel Pearson (Leicester) Head-to-head league record: West Brom wins 45, draws 20, Leicester wins 30 . Key match stats (supplied by Opta) West Brom have won each of their last four competitive encounters with Leicester City. There has been an own goal scored in each of the last two competitive meetings between the Baggies and the Foxes. James Morrison scored for West Brom in their last meeting at the Hawthorns, more than five years ago. Tony Pulis has not lost three successive Premier League games since April 2013 when he was at Stoke. Leicester have scored five goals in their last two Premier League games, as many as the previous eight games combined. Wes Morgan's header rebounds off Leicester team-mate Esteban Cambiasso leading to an own goal against the Foxes and giving West Brom a 1-0 win at the King Power Stadium back in November . West Brom have scored more than twice in only one Premier League game this season (4-0 vs Burnley). No team has conceded more own goals than Leicester this season (five, level with Sunderland). Leicester have allowed their opponents more clear cut chances than any other team this

Summary: Craig Dawson set to return to West Brom defence after serving ban . But Youssouf Mulumbu starts three-match suspension . Matthew Upson and Dean Hammond available for Leicester City . Hammond has been sidelined since January but is back in training .


A Long Island widow and her 14-year-old who have been missing for almost three weeks after a trip to New York City to see a play were stressed out by a legal battle, a relative said. Iona Costello, 51, and daughter Emily were going into the city when they were last seen on March 30 near their home in the the wealthy seaside village of Greenport. Their car was found in a parking garage on 42nd street in Manhattan, but the pair, who often went into the city for theater and art museums, left no other trace of their whereabouts. Scroll down for video . Iona Costello, 51 (left) and her 14-year-old daughter Emily (right) have been missing for almost three weeks after last being seen on March 30 near their home in the wealthy seaside village of Greenport . The pair often go to shows and museums in New York City, but relatives have filed a missing person report after Emily did not return to her East Hampton school from Spring Break . Relatives of the 'quiet Irish family', who own a horse farm on Long Island's North Fork, reported them missing on Tuesday. Mrs Costello, who was her late husband George's third wife and inherited his entire estate along with her daughter, had been 'under a lot of stress' because of a legal battle with four of his five adult children from previous marriages. 'She can’t sell anything. She can’t do anything because everything is in court,' an unidentified relative told the New York Daily News. 'I don’t know if she’s having a nervous breakdown. I don’t know if somebody has kidnapped them,' the unidentified family member said of the Costellos' long absence from their home and farm. Costello's adult children have argued that the will granting the estate to Iona was improperly executed, according to Novick Law Group. A Long Island court sided with the adult children last year, and Iona Costello is appealing. Amanda Hurwitz, one of George's daughters who now lives in Connecticut, refused to comment to Daily Mail Online on the report or her stepmother's disappearance. The widow's trip into New York was originally only supposed to last for several days. 'She said she was going to Manhattan for Easter,' Iona's mother Diana Malcolmson, 80, told Daily Mail Online. The grandmother, who lives in nearby Shelter Island, New York, said police told her that surveillance footage from the parking garage showed Mrs Costello and Emily walking away from their car on March 30, holding suitcases and laughing. She said that she spoke regularly with her daughter, but had not heard about any plans for extended vacations. Iona Costello's husband George, the co-owner of Costello Marine in Greenport, died from a heart attack in 2012 . Police said that they do not expect foul play and have no hard evidence suggesting that the Costellos may be in danger . Iona Costello also has family in England, though they have not heard from her, according to Southold Local. While trips into New York were fairly normal, Emily being

Summary: Iona Costello, 51, and her daughter Emily, 14, missing since late March . Pair from posh suburb of Greenport, Long Island, often went to shows . Video shows them with suitcases, but relatives began to worry after daughter began missing school . Mother told workers at her horse farm that she'd be 'back on Tuesday' Relative said that Mrs Costello had been 'under a lot of stress' during the legal battle over her husband's estate .


Nigel Farage (above) faced claims of a ‘cover-up’ last night for censoring a poll that suggests he is on course for a humiliating personal defeat in the General Election . Nigel Farage faced claims of a ‘cover-up’ last night for censoring a poll that suggests he is on course for a humiliating personal defeat in the General Election. The secret Ukip-commissioned poll, leaked to The Mail on Sunday, shows that Farage has fallen behind his Tory opponent in the Kent seat he is contesting. And he is in danger of finishing third, with Labour catching up fast. If the poll is accurate, it could end Farage’s political career as he has vowed to resign as Ukip leader if he fails to win South Thanet. The ComRes poll was commissioned last month by multimillionaire businessman and former Tory Arron Banks, who defected to Ukip last year and gave the party £1million. Ukip hoped the Thanet poll would echo an earlier one showing Farage heading for a famous victory, and they planned to use it to whip up more support. But when the result came through, Farage had a shock. It showed Conservative candidate Craig Mackinlay, a former Ukip activist, on 30 points, one ahead of Farage, with Labour only one behind. Farage was so alarmed he gave orders for the findings to be hushed up to avoid causing panic in Ukip ranks – and encouraging his rivals. Ukip officials spent last week trying to deny a cover-up. But yesterday, a spokesman finally admitted it had buried the survey, claiming the results were ‘unreliable’ and that it was a ‘rogue poll’. The censored poll is not the only sign that the wheels may be coming off Farage’s bandwagon, nationally and locally. The party won last year’s European elections with a sensational 27.5 per cent of the vote, compared to 24 for the Conservatives. But nationally Ukip’s support is now down to 14 per cent, while the Tories have risen to 34. Ukip hopes of becoming a major parliamentary force received a huge boost when two Tory defectors, Douglas Carswell and Mark Reckless, won stunning by-election victories last year in Clacton and Rochester respectively. The poll showed Conservative candidate Craig Mackinlay (left), a former Ukip activist, on 30 points, one ahead of Farage. Above, Mackinlay is pictured with Sol Campbell campaigning . However, the decline in support for Ukip has led to most pundits predicting they will end up with a maximum of five MPs in May. If the censored poll is accurate, Farage may not be one of them, and that will leave Ukip in search of a new leader. Farage raised the Thanet stakes dramatically when he said in his recent autobiography that he would stand down as leader if he loses. ‘The consequences of me failing to secure a seat for myself in the Commons would be significant for me and the party,’ he wrote. Graphics show the results of the censored Thanet poll (above) and the growing support for the Conservatives (below) ‘It is frankly just not credible for me to

Summary: Ukip-commissioned poll shows Farage in danger of finishing third . Party hoped poll would show leader heading for a famous victory . Results from the 'rogue poll' were 'unreliable', a Ukip spokesman said .


Virgin Galactic hopes to begin testing a new version of SpaceShipTwo by the end of the year, according to the company’s chief executive. Its previous plane was destroyed in a crash in the Mojave Desert in October 2014. The company said it is planning to use lessons learned from the crash to ensure that the new spacecraft works ‘better’. Scroll down for video . Chief executive George Whitesides has said the new spacecraft (shown in construction) is nearly ready. He said it could begin test flights by the end of this year. Its predecessor was destroyed in the Mojave Desert on 31 October 2014. Co-pilot Michael Alsbury was killed and pilot Peter Siebold was injured . The comments were made by chief executive George Whitesides at the annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, reported the Financial Times. ‘The first message that I wanted to communicate is that we are moving forward well,’ Mr Whitesides told the audience. ‘The team is doing great and has turned a corner - that is the second spaceship.’ Ticket cost: The starting price for flights is £150,000 ($250,000). The first will be by Richard Branson and his family. Training: Passengers are required to go through a 'Pre-Flight Experience Programme', including three days of pre-flight preparing onsite at the spaceport to ensure passengers are physically and mentally fit to fly. Once aboard: SpaceShipTwo will carry six passengers and two pilots. Each passenger gets the same seating position with two large windows - one to the side and one overhead. Flight path: A climb to 50,000ft (15,000 metres) before the rocket engine ignites and SpaceShipTwo separates from its carrier aircraft, White Knight II. Passengers become 'astronauts' when they reach the Karman line 62 miles (100km) up. Virgin Galactic has not named this vehicle yet. The first was called SW12 8QYVSS Enterprise. Construction on the spacecraft began in 2012, as Virgin Galactic always planned to have more than one craft. 'Assembly of SpaceShipTwo Serial 2 is now 75 per cent complete, and we are on track to start the vehicle’s test program this year,' a spokesperson from the company told MailOnline. 'This programme includes both ground and flight tests, the exact timing of which will be dictated by safety and readiness rather than deadlines.' The previous SpaceShipTwo was destroyed on 31 October 2014 when co-pilot Michael Alsbury accidentally pulled a lever that activated the craft’s ‘feathering system’. This is used to help the vehicle slow down and return from space - but deploying it at the wrong moment caused the spacecraft to disintegrate. Alsbury was killed in the resultant crash, while pilot Peter Siebold was seriously injured - but somehow survived when he was thrown clear of the cockpit in his seat. While the fault appears to have been down to human error - and not a mechanical fault - the National Transportation Safety Board is yet to publish its report on the crash. The first SpaceShipTwo spacecraft, VSS Enterprise (pictured), was destroyed when co-pilot Michael Alsbury accidentally pulled a level that activated the craft’s ‘feathering system’ at high speeds.

Summary: Chief executive George Whitesides says new spacecraft is nearly ready . He said it could begin test flights by the end of this year . Its predecessor was destroyed in the Mojave Desert on 31 October 2014 . Co-pilot Michael Alsbury was killed and pilot Peter Siebold was injured .


Terrified: Miriam, 11 (left), and Ayesha, nine (right), are currently living in fear in their basement . A terrified British family who are stuck in a basement in war-torn Yemen have launched a desperate appeal to be evacuated to the UK. Louise Henderson Alakil, 49, moved to the Middle Eastern country 27 years ago and worked as a teacher at the International School in the capital Sanaa until recent fighting forced it to close. She is now hiding in a shelter below her family home on the outskirts of the city with her youngest children, Miriam, 11, and Ayesha, nine, amid heavy shelling and while bombs fall all around them. Britons have been advised to book commercial flights out the country, but Mrs Henderson and her children's passports have expired and the UK authorities in Yemen are closed. They have posted applications to the UK but fear they will not return, and are terrified of dodging fighting to get to the UK embassy in Sudan for emergency documents. It comes after Houthi militias, aligned with Iran, began taking control of territory in Yemen, including the country's capital in September. In response, a Saudi Arabia-led coalition started launching airstrikes in late March. More than 1,000 people have been killed in the fighting in the past month, prompting thousands to flee their homes and hospitals and schools have been hit by shelling. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has suspended embassy operations in the region and urged British nationals to leave by commercial means. Mrs Henderson, a mother-of-six formerly of Linlithgow, West Lothian, has now launched an urgent plea for assistance to get out of the warzone and back to the UK. Speaking from the UK, Mrs Henderson's sister, Heather, 51, said: 'We are trying to get them out of the country. It's an absolute mess. It's just a shambles. 'We are at our wits end trying to get my sister and her two young girls to a place of safety. 'They could have got a flight just after the bombing campaign started but the flights which managed to leave were forced to run the gauntlet of surface-to-air missiles.'. Trapped: Louise Henderson Alakil, 49, moved to the Middle Eastern country 27 years ago and worked as a teacher at the International School in the capital Sanaa until recent fighting forced it to close . Warzone: An armed militiaman loyal to Yemen's fugitive President Abderabbo Mansour Hadi holds his position during clashes with Houthi rebels in the port city of Aden this morning . Mrs Henderson father, Bill, a 77-year-old painter, said: 'We are concerned for their safety...During the bombing they were forced to run into the basement and hide under the snooker table. 'I know the kids are very frightened. It makes us feel dreadful. The big problem at the moment is the uncertainty,' he added. 'There is a shortage of basic things like water and gas for cooking and even food supplies. The money is another big problem, because all the banks are shut, he went on to say. Mr Henderson said he and

Summary: Louise Henderson, 49, moved to Yemen 27 years ago to work as a teacher . Her family are now caught up in fighting in the country's capital, Sanaa . She is currently hiding below her home with her two young daughters . Miriam, 11, and Ayesha, nine, have pleaded for the bombing to stop and for their family to be evacuated to the UK .


An invitation to a White House state dinner has always been one of Washington's most sought-after tickets. There's the elegant setting, VIP guests in tuxedos and designer gowns and a four-course meal served up by America's most famous kitchen. But don't get your hopes up. President Barack Obama has held the fewest number of state dinners since Harry S. Truman, who left office 62 years ago. In his first six years, Obama held just seven state dinners and will hold at least two more this year: for the leaders of Japan, on April 28, and China, later in the year. Scroll down for video . Frugal entertainer: President Barack Obama (center) offers a toast on stage to French President Francois Hollande at the State Dinner on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Obama has held the fewest number of state dinners since Harry S. Truman, who left office 62 years ago. Obama hosted just seven . One of the lucky few: First lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama welcome French President Francois Hollande for a State Dinner at the North Portico of the White House in February 2014 . Truman, who became president in 1945, held six dinners during nearly eight years in office. Shrouded in pageantry, a White House state dinner is the highest diplomatic honour the U.S. reserves for allies and other countries. It's also one of the most lavish affairs the government puts on. The State Department pays the entire tab, which averaged about $500,000 each for Obama's seven dinners, said White House spokesman Patrick Ventrell. Ventrell and others said cost was a concern when Obama took office in January 2009 amid the worst economic slide since the 1930s. Officials were sensitive to the economic distress blanketing the country and were looking for other ways the president could cement relationships with foreign leaders without spending hundreds of thousands of public dollars on an opulent black-tie dinner. Obama held his first state dinner toward the end of his first year in office, honoring then-Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Obama held his first state dinner toward the end of his first year in office, honouring then-Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (pictured, above with his wife Gursharan Kaur (far left) Other dinners included one for British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha in March 2012 . Barack Obama has held seven state dinners so far and plans at least two more this year. 2009: Then-Indian PM Manmohan Singh . 2010: Then-Mexican President Felipe Calderon . 2011: Then-Chinese President Hu Jintao . 2011: German Chancellor Angela Merkel . 2011: Then-South Korean President Lee Myung-bak . 2012: British Prime Minister David Cameron . 2014: French President Francois Hollande . 2015: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, scheduled for April 28 . 2015: Chinese President Xi Jinping . Later dinners were for Mexico, China, Germany, South Korea, Britain and France. Aides say Obama's overall level of engagement with foreign counterparts and the different ways he interacts with them is more important than the number of state dinners penciled on his

Summary: Obama's record is lowest since Truman left office in 1953 having hosted six . State Department pays cost of each event, which averages around $500,000 . Obama concerned about expense during worst economic slide since 1930s .


Shattering its windscreen, this is the incredible moment a bus ploughed into a passenger plane at Tashkent airport in Uzbekistan. The incident is difficult to comprehend as the collision was much more than just a minor skirmish on the tarmac at the busy Asian airport. The damage on the vehicle is clear, although it is unknown if the engine of the Boeing 777 jet was damaged or if anyone was injured. The bus ploughed into the engine of the Uzbekistan Airways Boeing 777 passenger jet . Tashkent is the largest international airport in Uzbekistan, and the busiest in Central Asia, so the crash will have more than likely delayed many passengers. The plane was believed to be an Uzbekistan Airways service, the national airline of the country, with its headquarters at Tashkent. MailOnline Travel has contacted Uzbekistan Airways and is awaiting comment. This kind of incident is unfortunately becoming more common. Ryanair passengers travelling to Edinburgh and Zadar, Croatia were delayed for hours after two of the budget airline’s planes clipped wings at Dublin Airport back on April 1. Photos snapped by travellers show the tip of a winglet dangling by a thread after clipping the other plane - and it's the second time in six months two Ryanair planes have collided at Ireland's busiest airport. It's difficult to comprehend the moments leading up the crash as the force of impact is severe . Passengers escaped injury when the planes collided as they taxied to a runway shortly before 8am, but the incident caused disruption for hundreds of travellers. In October 2014 a Ryanair jet had its winglet torn off when it collided with another plane belonging to the budget carrier at Dublin Airport. The Boeing 737s heading to Edinburgh and Brussels were taxiing to a runway when they collided in darkness. In January this year a British Airways plane hit a hangar at Heathrow Airport, while being towed away for routine maintenance. As the Boeing 777-200 aircraft was being towed towards a hangar, someone misjudged the distance and the plane's wing clipped the wall of a nearby building. There were no injuries from the collision, and the airport and airline continued to operate normally for the rest of the day.

Summary: Worrying incident happened at Tashkent Airport in Uzbekistan . Front windscreen of bus is shattered by impact with plane's engine . Unknown if there were any injured parties or cost of damage .


Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis will miss three to four weeks with a hamstring injury. Gomis came off in the early stages of last weekend's 1-1 Barclays Premier League home draw with Everton and scans have now revealed the full extent of the damage. The Frenchman will miss league trips to Leicester and Newcastle and the home game with Stoke but hopes to return for the visit to Arsenal on May 11. 'Scans this week revealed a grade two hamstring strain which will keep the French international sidelined for around three to four weeks,' said a statement on the official Swansea website. Swansea's Bafetimbi Gomis unleashes a dangerous shot but only manages to injure his hamstring . Gomis's injury, a grade two hamstring strain, will keep him off the pitch for three to four weeks . Gomis' injury has come at the worst possible time as he was finding his best form in a Swansea shirt after a difficult first season at the Liberty Stadium. The 29-year-old spent the first half of the campaign in Wilfried Bony's shadow and appeared to be agitating for a move until the Ivorian was sold to Manchester City in January for an initial £25million fee. But Gomis, who joined from Lyon on a free transfer last summer, has since settled at Swansea and had scored four goals in seven games before being injured against Everton. Loan signing Nelson Oliveira and Marvin Emnes will compete to fill Gomis' spot at Leicester on Saturday. Gomis had scored four in his last seven matches after excelling since Wilfried Bony's departure . The Frenchman is treated on the sideline after leaving the field during Swansea's 1-1 draw with Everton .

Summary: Bafetimbi Gomis to miss games against Leicester, Newcastle and Stoke . Gomis got injured against Everton after a run of four goals in seven games . The 29-year-old Frenchman aims to return for Arsenal on May 11 .


The former NFL kicker Lawrence Tynes is suing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers accusing them of unsanitary conditions that led to a MRSA infection that he says ended his career. The 36-year-old is seeking $20million in lost future earnings and $15,000 in damages after he contracted the deadly infection in 2013 following a surgery on an ingrown toenail, according to Albert Breer of the NFL Network. The lawsuit was announced on Monday and alleges that the Buccaneers 'failed to disclose and actively concealed ongoing incidents of the infection among other individuals' who used team's facilities, according to ESPN. Lawrence Tynes has filed a lawsuit against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for $20million in lost future earnings . Tynes was in training camp with the Buccaneers in 2013 when he contracted the deadly MRSA infection . The suit also claims that the team did not use necessary sterile techniques and routinely left therapy devices, equipment and surfaces unclean, according to ESPN. Tynes and another player, offensive guard Carl Nicks, both contracted Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections during a July 2013 outbreak of the infection during the Buccaneers' summer training camp prior to the season. Nicks reached a settlement with the team last year over his infection for $3million, according to Deadspin. Tynes, who has not kicked a football since 2012, said that he spent eight or nine days without being diagnosed and his infection worsened. 'No one cultured my toe at the facility,' he told ESPN. 'I left that facility on my own and found a doctor in town and said, 'Can you look at my toe because I think all the doctors at the Bucs are lying to me.' The former kicker is seeking an additional $15,000 in damages and says the infection has ended his career . The lawsuit claims that the team did not use necessary sterile techniques and routinely left therapy devices, equipment and surfaces unclean . 'And I took my sock off, he looks at my toe, without any scientific study or anything, he said, 'You have MRSA.' And I'm at a billion-dollar company with the supposed best doctors in the world, and not one of them told me that I had that? I know they knew I had it. They just didn't want me to have it.' He also told ESPN he nearly had his toe amputated due to MRSA, and said that because of the pain in his toe he can longer play. After he contracted the infection, Tynes was placed on the non-football injury list (NFI) by the team just before the season began. MRSA is usually contracted by people in hospitals or other medical facilities. It is resistant to most antibiotic treatments and can lead to deadly flesh-eating bacteria. The infection can remain in the body for years while being treated. The superbug killed more people than AIDS in 2011. Source: Centers for Disease Control . The NFI list is the team's way of denying . liability after he contracted the precursor for flesh-eating bacteria, . which denies him of certain benefits he is eligible for

Summary: Lawrence Tynes contracted the deadly infection after surgery on his foot in 2013 and is now seeking an additional $15,000 in damages . Lawsuit was announced on Monday and claims the team disclosed ongoing incidents of the infection among other individuals . It also claims necessary sterile techniques were not used and that therapy equipment and surfaces were left unclean .


Kristen Lindsey from Brenham, Texas, allegedly hunted the animal down and shot it with a bow believing it was feral and then posted the image on Facebook . A veterinarian has been fired from her clinic after she posted a horrifying image of her holding a cat she had killed by firing an arrow into its head on Facebook. Kristen Lindsey, 31, who lives in Brenham, Texas, allegedly hunted the animal down in her backyard and shot it with a bow, believing it was feral. But a local rescue center say the cat, believed to be called Tiger, was domesticated and had been missing for around two weeks. Beneath the shocking image, Lindsey, a Wyoming native, wrote: 'My first bow kill... lol. The only good feral tomcat is one with an arrow through it's head. Vet of the year award... gladly accepted.' She also said in a comment, before she learned she no longer had a job: 'And no I did not lose my job. Psshh. Like someone would get rid of me. I'm awesome.' The Colorado State graduate lost her job at the Washington Animal Clinic after the image began circulating online and staff have since been distancing themselves from the former employee. Staff at released a statement on Facebook on Friday saying: 'We are absolutely appalled, shocked, upset, and disgusted by the conduct. 'We have parted ways with Ms. Lindsey. We do not allow such conduct and we condemn it in the strongest possible manner,' the clinic said in the statement.' 'Please know that when informed of this we responded swiftly and appropriately and please do not impute this awful conduct to the Washington Animal Clinic or any of its personnel.' Local prosecutors are now considering whether she should face criminal charges. A Facebook page, called 'justice for the cat murdered by Kirsten Lindsey' has already been 'liked' by more than 7,000 people. A video of the six-year-old cat that Lindsey is believed to have killed riding on top of a tractor has also surfaced online. Scroll down for video . Lindsey, pictured with her mother Becky, said after the picture was uploaded that she didn't lose her job - claiming no one would fire her because she is 'awesome'. However she later learned she had been fired . Local prosecutors are now considering whether she should face criminal charges. She was also slammed online with a number of people saying she should lose her veterinarian licence . Austin County Sheriff Jack Brandes says he was disturbed by the image. He told KBTX: 'This kind of stuff shouldn't happen in our society,' Brandes said. 'It's a very sad thing. 'Hopefully we will get to the bottom of it and get the truth, 100 per cent truth, and get it to the DA and put it in his hands if it needs to go any further.' The Texas Veterinary Medical Association also condemned her reactions, insisting her conduct does not reflect the standards of other vets. In a statement, they said: 'The Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) strongly condemns the actions

Summary: WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT . Kristen Lindsey of Brenham, Texas, believed the animal was non-domestic . Said the only good feral cat was one 'with an arrow through it's head' She then stated: 'Vet of the year award...gladly accepted' Local rescue center has since claimed the cat called Tiger wasn't feral . Colorado State graduate has been fired from Washington Animal Clinic . Prosecutors now considering whether she should face criminal charges .


Manuel Pellegrini claimed he does not fear the sack after Manchester City’s title hopes suffered a big blow at Crystal Palace. Palace piled the pressure on the Chilean with an outstanding win that was secured by goals from Glenn Murray and Jason Puncheon. It leaves City in fourth place, nine points behind Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea, and sweating on qualification for next season’s Champions League. City, who hit back with a late Sergio Aguero goal, were furious that Murray’s opener was allowed to stand, feeling it should have been disallowed for offside, and they surrounded referee Michael Oliver to protest. Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini witnessed his side limp to a 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace . Pellegrini believes that Palace's first goal, scored by stirker Glenn Murray, was clearly offside . Murray celebrates giving Palace the lead in the first half with a close range finish . The result places further uncertainty on Pellegrini’s future but he insisted he does not fear the axe. ‘Am I concerned for my job? No. I’m never concerned about my job,’ said Pellegrini, who next up face rivals United at Old Trafford on Sunday. ‘I do my work and am very happy. You maybe have a difficult season, but you never worry about things like this.’ When asked about his players crowding referee Oliver after the first goal from Murray, Pellegrini, who felt his side should have been awarded a second-half penalty when Palace striker Murray handled in the box, replied: ‘Because it was a clear offside. In the first minute, there was another clear offside. Jason Puncheon gave Palace a 2-0 lead against City when the midfielder scored with a superb free-kick . Puncheon's goal proved decisive for Palace, who are now up to 11th in the Premier League table . Yaya Toure scored a consolation goal for City as they lost more ground on league leaders Chelsea . ‘The mistake the referee can do, but there was also after that a clear penalty, and a lot of things happened in the game.’ Pellegrini added: ‘You ask me the same question every time (about the title race) and I give the same answer: we are not thinking about Chelsea and titles. We go each game and try to win. At the end of the season, we will see.’ Palace manager Alan Pardew heaped praise on his side, who virtually guaranteed their top-flight status with victory. ‘It’s a great night for us, fabulous for the club. We have 39 points on the board, so we’d like to think we’ll be back here next year. Crystal Palace has worked wonders since joining the club from Newcastle United back in January this year . ‘My job gets more difficult now after beating the champions here. Expectations will be higher. We have to keep on improving on it. ‘There wasn’t too much of a secret tonight. It was about resilience and good organisation. Great character in the team. ‘It was an important first goal tonight to set the mood for the game. We managed to get it.

Summary: Manchester City's chances of retaining the Premier League title were dealt a hammer blow by a 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace . Glenn Murray and Jason Puncheon scored for the Eagles before Yaya Toure grabbed a consolation for City . Manuel Pellegrini believes that Murray's goal was a 'clear offside' City are now fourth in the league table, nine points adrift of leaders Chelsea with just seven matches remaining . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester City news .


Sporty Pippa Middleton was spotted out jogging today for the second time this week. Despite temperatures in London reaching a toasty 23 degrees, the 31-year-old was seen pounding the pavement on a long run around the city. A fitness fanatic, the younger sister of the Duchess of Cambridge is currently preparing to take part in a 54-mile charity bike ride from London to Brighton in June, to raise money for the British Heart Foundation. Scroll down for video . Sporty Pippa Middleton was spotted out jogging in London today, for the second time this week. The 31-year-old is preparing to take part in a 54-mile cycle from London to Brighton to raise money for charity . Adidas climachill shorts . Invest in Pippa's style here . Visit site . She looks good on the red carpet, at Wimbledon and out shopping and it seems Pippa Middleton looks great even when she's out running! She clearly wanted to make the most of the sunshine out in London today whilst tying in keeping fit, no doubt in a bid to help her charity bike ride she's taking on this summer. Pippa showed off her toned legs in her tiny shorties by Adidas which are up for grabs to buy (right) - the perfect running accomplice. Complete the look with her coral vest by Sweaty Betty (below) if you really want to give yourself the royal treatment. We've highlighted a whole host of other pairs of blue shorts below to help you nail Pippa's sporting style. Wearing shorts on your next run is a sure-fire way to get those pins bronzed, so why not take the plunge with one of our bargain picks now? All that running in your new shorties might give you a Pippa style derrière too - what's not to love!? Sweaty Betty anusara yoga vest . Visit site . Adidas 2in1 shorts at Sports Direct (now £17.99) Visit site . Forever21 colorblock woven running shorts . Visit site . Adidas linear short at Sports Direct (now £17.99) Visit site . New Balance 5 inch shorts at Sports Direct (now £9) Visit site . Keeping cool in the sunshine, Pippa teamed her bright coral vest with coordinating Adidas shorts. Ever the style maven, even the pink laces in her running shoes matched the Nike tick on her sports cap, while the lead on her earphones appeared to be a part of the colour coordinated ensemble too. An ambassador for the British Heart Foundation, Pippa appears to be training hard to maintain her fitness levels for the London to Brighton cycle. Though having completed a 3,000-mile bicycle ride across the USA last year, not to mention a cross-country ski marathon and a four-mile swimming race in a Turkish tidal shipping strait, it's likely she's already much fitter than most. Ever the style maven, even the pink laces in her running shoes matched the Nike tick on her sports cap, while the lead on her earphones appeared to be a part of the colour coordinated ensemble too . A keen athlete, Pippa, who won

Summary: Pippa was seen pounding the pavement on a long run in the London heat . The 31-year-old is currently in training ahead of a 54-mile charity bike ride . She kept cool in coordinating orange vest and Adidas shorts .


Tom Varndell helped himself to a hat-trick against London Welsh as Wasps won away from home in the Aviva Premiership for the first time in 2015 to keep their top-six hopes alive. Ahead of the trip to the Kassam Stadium, Wasps' hunt for an automatic European Rugby Champions Cup spot next season had stuttered after winning just one of their previous five fixtures in all competitions. However, they claimed a 40-13 win over Welsh with tries from Varndell, Ashley Johnson, Sailosi Tagicakibau and Alapati Leiua . Tom Varndell crosses for one of his three tries as Wasps ran out comfortable winners at the Kassam Stadium . It was far from plain sailing for Wasps, though as the Exiles, whose defeat to Bath last time out confirmed that they will finish bottom of the table, trailed 12-5 at half-time after Opeti Fonua bundled over after the first two of Varndell's tries. But Johnson dotted down and Varndell added his third before Tagicakibau secured the bonus point for Wasps, with Alapati Leiua getting in on the act with the last play of the game. Chris Elder scored Welsh's second try of the match in the second period. Wasps got off to a fast start at the Kassam as they went 12 points clear after as many minutes. The visitors found the tryline after only four minutes as Varndell broke down the right flank and scored in the corner, veteran fly-half Andy Goode converting well from a tight angle. Welsh then went down to 14 men eight minutes later when Koree Britton was sent to the sin bin for pulling down a maul and Wasps instantly capitalised as Varndell grabbed his second try. Seb Stegmann is tackled by Carlo Festuccia as the exiles put up a fight, but faded away again . Alapati Leiua breaks away to score a late try as Wasps pulled away in the closing stages . The Exiles crept back into the game, though, keeping the pressure on Wasps' defence and Fonua forced his way through to make it 12-5, Tristan Roberts kicking the conversion side. Welsh started the second half well and Roberts made amends for his earlier miss as he calmly kicked a penalty between the posts to reduce the arrears even further. But Wasps soon began to dominate and a lineout close to the try-line was bundled over by Johnson in his first start as hooker. Then a swift break down the right saw Varndell free to run back around the Welsh defence and score under the posts for his hat-trick. Elder scored a try out of nowhere four minutes later for the Exiles on his Aviva Premiership debut, as he found space on the left wing to touch down in the corner. Wasps instantly replied though as Tagicakibau finished a great run through the centre by reaching for the line. And the game ended on a high for Wasps as Leiua finished the scoring with a darting run through the middle. James Cannon wins a line-out for Wasps ahead of London Welsh's Matt Corker as Wasps recovered

Summary: Tom Varndell scores three as Wasps pull away at the Kassam Stadium . London Welsh put up a brave fight but fall away late in the game . Ashley Johnson, Sailosi Tagicakibau and Alapati Leiua all score tries .


A. Alfred Taubman, the self-made Michigan billionaire whose philanthropy and business success — including weaving the enclosed shopping mall into American culture — was clouded by a criminal conviction late in his career, has died aged 91. Taubman, who donated hundreds of millions of dollars to universities, hospitals and museums, died Friday night at his home of a heart attack, according to son Robert S. Taubman, president and CEO of Taubman Centers, Inc. 'This company and all that you stand for were among the greatest joys of his life,' Robert S. Taubman wrote in a message to the company's employees. Dead at 91: Real estate mogul and Michigan billionaire A. Alfred Taubman died on Friday night at his home after a heart attack . 'He was so proud of what this wonderful company he founded 65 years ago has accomplished.' Taubman's business success spanned from real estate and art houses to the hot dog-serving A&W restaurant chain, for which he traveled to Hungary to figure out why the country's sausage was so good. He also became a major backer of stem-cell research. But it was his rearrangement of how people shop — parking lot in front, several stores in one stop close to home — that left a mark on American culture. Taubman Centers, a subsidiary of his Taubman Co., founded in 1950, currently owns and manages 19 regional shopping centers nationwide. 'Everything that excited me that I got interested in, I did,' Taubman told The Associated Press in a 2007 interview. Born January 31, 1942, in Pontiac, Michigan, to German-Jewish immigrants, Taubman worked as a boy at a department store after school near his family's home, which was among the custom houses and commercial buildings developed in the area by his father. He was a freshman at the University of Michigan when he left to serve in World War II, around the time he stopped using his first name, Adolph. When he returned to Ann Arbor to study art and architecture, he created small on-campus businesses to cover expenses, then transferred to Lawrence Technological University near Detroit to take night classes while working at an architectural firm as a junior draftsman. Family business: Taubman Prestige Outlets Chesterfield officially opened in 2013 in Chesterfield, Missouri a western suburb of St. Louis . Recognizing the booming post-war growth of the middle class, particularly in the Motor City, he launched his first real estate development company in 1950. His first project was a freestanding bridal shop in Detroit — but he had his eyes on something bigger. He'd noticed shoppers responding to the convenience of 'one-stop comparison shopping opportunity,' he wrote in his autobiography. So when a friend suggested a shopping plaza in Flint, Taubman's company did something radical for the time: stores were pushed to the back of the lot and parking spaces were put up front. It was a success, his young company took on larger-scale developments in Michigan, California and elsewhere in the 1950s and early '60s. A. Alfred Taubman is assisted as he leaves federal court in New York, on

Summary: A. Alfred Taubman, the self-made Michigan billionaire died on Friday night at his home of a heart attack . Taubman's business success spanned from real estate and art houses to the hot dog-serving A&W restaurant chain . Waubman was convicted in 2001 of conspiring with the former chairman of Christie's to fix the commissions the auction giants charged at Sotheby's . Taubman was fined $7.5 million and spent about a year in a low-security prison in Rochester, Minnesota, but long insisted he was innocent .


The families of five Chinese feminists detained by police for more than a month facing charges of 'picking quarrels and provoking trouble' have issued a plea to authorities for their release. The female activists were arrested the weekend before International Women's Day, as they were preparing to hand out leaflets about sexual harassment on public transport. The five women - Li Tingting, 25, Wei Tingting, 26, Wang Man, 32, Zheng Churan, 25, and Wu Rongrong, 30 - have been linked to several stunts over the last few years which aim to highlight issues such as domestic violence and the poor provision of women's toilets in China. The Chinese feminist activists (all pictured) have been detained by police for more than a month and face being jailed for up to five years if they are charged with 'picking quarrels and provoking trouble' They now face being jailed for up to five years if they are charged. Prosecutors will announce later today whether the women should be formally arrested, released or have their cases sent back to the police, their lawyers said. The vague charge of 'provoking trouble' has been increasingly used by Chinese police under President Xi Jinping to detain and jail protesters from holding small-scale demonstrations. The activists were described as 'young, kind-hearted, and full of a sense of responsibility to society,' ten of their parents and spouses wrote in a letter to Beijing prosecutors which was posted online on Saturday. 'These five girls, who we care for and love deeply, have not made a mistake, let alone committed a crime,' they said, adding 'they have all striven to uphold our nation's basic policy of gender equality'. Activist Li Tingting, 25, (pictured) poses with letters protesting about the poor provision of female toilets - she and others have since been arrested . 'Supporting gender equality and the interests of women is no crime!' Their detention on March 8 has prompted renewed condemnation of China's tight controls on political activists from human rights groups as well as the US. Police interrogations of the women - several of whom suffer from chronic health problems such as asthma and an unspecified heart condition -have focused on a 2012 stunt named 'Occupy Men's Rooms', one of their lawyers, Liang Xiaojun, told AFP on Sunday. Prosecutors have until Monday to formally approve their arrest or police will be obliged to release the women, he added. The parents said in their letter that the women 'have been detained for over a month and we have not had a decent explanation'. 'Please restore their freedom and dignity as soon as possible!' they added. Meanwhile China has lodged a formal . protest with Washington after U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and . Secretary of State John Kerry called for the release of the activists, the foreign ministry said on Monday. The tussle over the activists could further strain ties . between China and the United States, which frequently grapple . over everything the value of the yuan currency to China's . growing military assertiveness. Biden tweeted on Saturday that China

Summary: Five Chinese feminists have been held by police for more than a month . They each face charges of 'picking quarrels and provoking trouble' Women activists linked to stunts which aim to highlight issues such as domestic violence and the poor provision of women's toilets in China . U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and others have called for their release .


Zinedine Zidane is confident Paris Saint-Germain can beat Barcelona and progress to the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday night. The current Ligue 1 champions require three goals in the Nou Camp having lost 3-1 in the French captial but former Real Madrid star Zidane is confident Laurent Blanc's side have what it takes to go through. Speaking at the Match Against Poverty in Saint-Etienne, Zidane told reporters: 'It will be very difficult for the PSG to score three goals in Camp Nou. They must do it but this PSG team is able to. PSG can beat Barcelona and progress to the Champions League semi-finals, according to Zinedine Zidane . PSG lost the first leg 3-1 at home last week as Barcelona forward Luis Suarez (centre) scored twice . 'They have quality players in their team, they are effective and everything is possible in a game. 'It will be the most difficult challenge but hopefully they can do it.' PSG welcome back Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marco Verratti from suspension for Tuesday's quarter-final tie. Zidane, pictured at the Match Against Poverty in Saint-Etienne on Monday, is confident PSG can score three . Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be available again when PSG meet Barcelona on Tuesday, after missing the first leg .

Summary: PSG trail Barcelona 3-1 in Champions League quarter-finals . Zinedine Zidane is confident French side can win and progress . Zlatan Ibrahimovic is available after returning from suspension .


Didier Drogba took advantage of the glorious London sunshine on Tuesday afternoon, less than 24 hours after Manchester City's defeat at Crystal Palace saw Chelsea take a giant leap towards the Premier League title. The Blues striker was spotted on his mobile phone whilst taking a stroll through the capital and the former Ivory Coast international looked cool in a pair of dark shades, black baseball cap and Nike trainers. Drogba and his Chelsea team-mates will be buoyed by City's 2-1 loss at Selhurst Park on Monday night with the Blues now seven points clear at the top with a game in hand. Chelsea striker Didier Drogba was spotted talking on his mobile phone in London on Tuesday afternoon . Drogba took a stroll through the capital having featured during Chelsea's win over Stoke on Saturday . The 37-year-old replaced Diego Costa during the second half of Chelsea's 2-1 win over Stoke on Saturday after the Spain international was forced off with a hamstring injury. Jose Mourinho's side claimed victory to extend their lead at the top of the table courtesy of an Eden Hazard penalty and Loic Remy strike. Drogba, meanwhile, has scored six goals in 34 appearances this term since returning to Stamford Bridge from Galatasaray in the summer. Chelsea striker Diego Costa was forced off with a hamstring injury and was replaced by Drogba . Drogba moves the ball forward under pressure from the Stoke defence as Chelsea extend their lead at the top .

Summary: Didier Drogba featured in Chelsea's 2-1 victory over Stoke on Saturday . The forward replaced Diego Costa who went off with a hamstring injury . Chelsea are seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table . READ: Chelsea must remain focused to keep up title tilt, insists Willian . CLICK HERE for all the latest Premier League news .


A woman made a horrifying discovery when she opened a taped cardboard box labeled 'stuff animals' only to find three puppies covered in urine and suffering from heat exhaustion. The eight-week-old Labradors were found near a Tennessee Goodwill donation site on April 18 without any food or water inside of the box where temperatures were reportedly over 100 degrees. The puppies have worms and are malnourished, and it is likely they have lived their entire lives in a cage, according to McKamey Animal Center where the dogs are being treated. Scroll down for video . Three eight-week old puppies (above) were found inside of a sealed cardboard box on April 18 . The Labradors were found by a woman who said the dogs were covered in urine and suffering from heat exhaustion when they were discovered in the box labeled 'stuff animals' The animals have been named Greta Garbo, Bette Davis and Marilyn Monroe, and have been flourishing since they began treatment, according to ABC. The good Samaritan, who has not been identified, was driving by and saw the box moving when she approached it tearing a hole into the top finding the dogs. 'She said when she opened the box, she could feel the heat come out. They had been there for a while,' Chelsea Fogal, veterinarian at McKamey Animal Center told WTVC. 'It is frustrating when you have someone do something so neglectful and inhumane,' she added. 'But I think these guys really lucked out that someone, a Good Samaritan, came along and found them. 'I think the outcome could have been a lot worse.' The woman then took the puppies to the animal center for treatment. On Facebook, McKamey wrote that the box was securely taped to prevent their escape. McKamey Animal Center in Tennessee, where the dogs have been receiving treatment, said they have worms and are malnourished, and it is likely they have lived their entire lives in a cage . On Facebook, the animal center said the puppies appear to have been neglected over an extended period of time due to their poor condition . 'There was no air ventilation for the puppies and they were covered in urine and suffered from heat exhaustion--the temperature in the box was estimated to be well over 100 degrees,' the center wrote. 'The box had been left at a Goodwill drop off site near HWY 58. The dogs were over heated and covered in urine from a long period of time being inside the box. 'All three dogs are being treated at McKamey Animal Center. 'It would appear they have been neglected over an extended period of time due to their poor condition.' Once the puppies complete their treatment at the center, they will be put up for adoption . An animal service officer investigating the case said they have dozens of leads regarding the incident . The puppies will be put up for adoption once they finish being treated at the center. The McKamey is offering a $200 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of

Summary: The three eight-week old puppies were found inside the box on April 18 . A woman saw the box, left outside of a Tennessee Goodwill donation site, moving and approached it finding the dogs . The Labradors were taken to McKamey Animal Center for treatment which said the animals have worms and are malnourished . It also said it is likely dogs have been neglected over an extended period of time due to their poor condition . Since beginning treatment, they have been flourishing and will be put up for adoption once treatment is complete .


Hillary Clinton's family's charities are refiling at least five years of tax returns after an investigation revealed they had misreported tens of millions of dollars in donations from governments. The charities' errors generally took the form of under-reporting or over-reporting donations from foreign governments, or in other instances, omitted to break out government donations entirely when reporting revenue, the charities confirmed to Reuters, which uncovered the mistakes. Following the discovery, the Clinton Foundation and the Clinton Health Access Initiative said they will be refiling multiple annual tax returns and may audit returns extending as far back as 15 years in case there have been other errors. The foundation and its donors have been under . intense scrutiny in recent weeks. Republican critics say the . foundation makes Clinton, who is seeking the 2016 Democratic . presidential nomination, vulnerable to undue influence. Her campaign team calls these claims 'absurd conspiracy . theories'. Following Reuters' report Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz called on the non-profit to return all of the money it received from foreign governments. Scroll down for video . Under scrutiny: Charities run by the family of Hillary Clinton (seen at Georgetown University on Wednesday) under- or over-reported millions of dollars in donations from foreign governments in their tax returns . The errors, which have not been previously reported, appear . on the form 990s that all non-profit organizations must file . annually with the Internal Revenue Service to maintain their . tax-exempt status. A charity must show copies of the forms to . anyone who wants to see them to understand how the charity . raises and spends money. The unsettled numbers on the tax returns are not evidence of . wrongdoing but tend to undermine the 990s role as a form of . public accountability, experts in charity law and transparency . advocates told Reuters. 'If those numbers keep changing - well, actually, we spent . this on this, not that on that - it really defeats the purpose,' said Bill Allison, a senior fellow at the Sunlight Foundation, a . government transparency advocacy group. For three years in a row beginning in 2010, the Clinton . Foundation reported to the IRS that it received zero in funds . from foreign and U.S. governments, a dramatic fall-off from the . tens of millions of dollars in foreign government contributions . reported in preceding years. Those entries were errors, according to the foundation: . several foreign governments continued to give tens of millions . of dollars toward the foundation's work on climate change and . economic development through this three-year period. Those governments were identified on the foundation's annually updated donor list, along with broad indications of how much each had cumulatively given since they began donating. 'We are prioritizing an external review to ensure the accuracy of the 990s from 2010, 2011 and 2012 and expect to refile when the review is completed,' Craig Minassian, a foundation spokesman, said in an email. The Clinton Foundation erroneously reported it had received no funds from governments for three years - even though

Summary: A Reuters investigation uncovered errors in tax returns filed by the Clinton Foundation and the Clinton Health Access Initiative . For 3 years, the Clinton Foundation reported it had received nothing from foreign and U.S. governments - despite receiving millions previously . It will now refile its tax returns from 2010, 2011 and 2012 but has not ruled out reviewing tax returns extending back as many as 15 years . The Clinton Health Access Initiative is refiling forms from at least 2 years . Experts said it was not uncommon for charities to have to re-file but said it was unusual that a global charity would have to re-file for multiple years . Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz called on the non-profit to return all of the money it received from foreign governments .


Reality star Linsey 'Jade' Berardi has died aged 22. Linsey starred in season 12 of Bad Girls Club: Chicago which aired in May 2014 on Oxygen. No details or cause of death have been released. The network confirmed her passing in a statement on Friday: 'We are deeply saddened by the loss of Linsey 'Jade' Berardi, who appeared in Season 12.' Scroll down for video . Tragic: Bad Girls Club star Linsey 'Jade' Berardi has died aged 22 . 'Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts go out to her family, friends and fans.' She is reportedly survived by her parents, a brother, and a sister. Linsey, who was nicknamed the 'Brooklyn Brat' on the show, voluntarily exited the shower after getting into a fight with contestant Jada Cacchilli and a cameraman in the second episode. After initially believing the news to be a hoax, several of her co-stars have paid tribute to her on social media. Brief stint: Linsey, pictured in May last year, was booted off the Oxygen network show on the second episode . Her former nemesis Jada wrote on Instagram: 'Sad to find out @misslinseyjade life was cut so short... Despite our introduction on BGC we became cool and were able to let the bs go.' She added: 'However she was taken, I pray it was a peaceful depart. We may not have been friends BUT we shared an experience most will never have or truly understand.' 'However she was taken, I pray it was a peaceful depart.' 'We may not have been friends BUT we shared an experience most will never have or truly understand.' Following another Instagram tribute to Linsey, Jada cryptically tweeted: 'Drugs ruin so many lives'. Castmate Loren 'Lo' London tweeted: 'I pray that the news is not true but if it is I send my condolences to Lindsey's family and friends #BGC12' The Oxygen network said that Lindsey's family was asking, in lieu of flowers, for donations to be send to animal shelters to honor . Oxygen says that in lieu of flowers, Linsey's family has asked for any donations be sent to animal shelters because she was a 'lifetime animal lover and passionate advocate'. Gone too soon: She is reportedly survived by her parents, a brother, and a sister . Her former nemesis Jada wrote on Instagram: 'Sad to find out @misslinseyjade life was cut so short... Despite our introduction on BGC we became cool and were able to let the bs go'

Summary: Linsey starred in season 12 of the show, which was filmed in Chicago . She was kicked off in the second episode after getting into a fight with contestant Jada Cacchilli and a cameraman . No details or cause of death have been released . Jada tweeted a tribute to her former castmate, saying 'We may not have been friends BUT we shared an experience most will never have'


A workman caught hanging out the door of a van travelling at 85mph down the motorway says he was only doing it because he needed some fresh air. The man, wearing an orange high-vis jacket, could be seen leaning out the sliding door of the black Vauxhall Vivaro van as it hurtled down the outside lane of the M40 near Oxford. He appeared to be laughing and making jokes with his colleagues inside the KJ Rail van as he hung his body - and even a leg - out of the vehicle. Today his boss, who has called the man in for a disciplinary hearing, revealed that the man claims he was only leaning out of the door because he wasn't feeling unwell and needed some fresh air. These shocking pictures show a workman hanging out of the door of a van as it speeds down the M40 . The man can be seen leaning out the side door of the black Vauxhall Vivaro van as it hurtled down the outside lane of the motorway . The incident, which police are investigating, is believed to have gone on for five minutes as the man pulled off the 'stunt' just yards from lorries. Dave Roy, a director at KJ Rail, said the man, the driver and their colleagues in the van would be hauled before a disciplinary hearing tomorrow morning. 'We're taking a robust approach to this and all of them will be in for a full disciplinary meeting first thing tomorrow,' he said. 'He's told me he was leaning out the door for some fresh air because he was feeling unwell and the next services were miles away. Having seen the pictures I'm not so sure. 'KJ Rail does not condone this sort of behaviour and takes a firm stance against it.' Mr Roy said the man could face the sack for the incident, which was captured by dentist James Hobkirk as he made his way down the M40, travelling south from Manchester to Kent. 'My wife was driving and she spotted something strange in the rear view mirror,' Mr Hobkirk, 37, said. He appeared to be laughing and making jokes with his colleagues inside the KJ Rail van as he hung his body - and even a leg - out of the vehicle . The incident, which police are investigating, went on for five minutes, as the man pulled off the 'stunt' just yards from lorries . 'I turned around and there was this guy in the outside lane hanging out of the van, saluting people as he went past. 'We were travelling about 65 in the middle lane and he came flying up behind us. He must have been doing about 80, 85. 'He was just hanging out the side door for about five minutes. He's obviously a complete nut job. 'People were moving in to the middle lane to get out of the way. It's like he was surfing. 'There were about four people in the back of the van and two in the front. They were all laughing.

Summary: Man seen leaning out of sliding door of work van in middle of motorway . He appeared to be laughing as he dangled leg outside of the KJ Rail van . His boss says man claims he was getting some 'fresh air' as he was unwell . Police and employers are investigating and man could face the sack .