David Cameron was ridiculed this morning after admitting he had suffered a 'brain fade' when appearing to forget which football team he supported. The Prime Minister, who insists he has been an Aston Villa fan 'all his life', was giving a campaign speech in south London when he joked that everyone should back his team – but then named West Ham instead of the West Midlands giants. Mr Cameron this morning claimed he became a Villa fan after watching the team beat Bayern Munich in the European Cup final as a child – but admitted he could not say what year the match took place or who scored the winner. The PM, who insists he has been an Aston Villa fan 'all his life', was giving a campaign speech in south London when he joked that everyone should back his team – but then named West Ham instead of the West Midlands giants . Mr Cameron, pictured making the gaffe in a speech in South London, said he had been 'overcome by something', adding: 'I don't know what happened to me, it was just one of those things' The Prime Minister said he had been 'overcome by something', adding: 'I don't know what happened to me, it was just one of those things.' He said he had gone 'off script' with the remark adding: 'I suppose it's just the campaign. By the time you have made as many speeches as I have on this campaign all sorts of funny things start popping out of your mouth.' Mr Cameron likened himself to the Green Party leader Natalie Bennett, who infamously blamed a 'brain fade' after a disastrous interview. He said: 'I had what Natalie would describe as a brain fade – I don't know what happened to me. I think I was overcome by something. But these things sometimes happen when you're on the stump.' Labour said the gaffe exposed the Prime Minister as a 'phoney'. Former Downing Street spin chief Alastair Campbell claimed it 'says a lot about his character', adding: 'Out of touch. Phoney. Believes nothing.' Shadow chancellor Ed Balls, a Norwich City fan, tweeted: 'Hey David Cameron... I'm off to see that football team I support this afternoon. Name escapes me... they play in yellow... Watford?' Mr Cameron has been pictured watching football with his son Elwyn - but admitted that he does not go to live games very often . Mr Cameron this morning claimed he became a Villa fan after watching the team beat Bayern Munich in the 1982 European Cup final - but admitted he could not remember the year of the triumph . Premier League footballers: Aston Villa's new midfield sensation Jack Grealish (left) and West Ham's young star Dan Potts (right) David Cameron's uncle Sir William Dugdale . David Cameron said he started supporting Aston Villa because his uncle was 'involved in the club'. In fact, the Prime Minister's late uncle Sir William Dugdale was Aston Villa's chairman from 1975 to 1982. In the final year of his chairmanship, Villa beat the odds to win

Summary: David Cameron appeared to forget which football team he supported . The PM named West Ham as his team, despite supporting Aston Villa . Labour said the gaffe exposed Mr Cameron as a 'phoney' leader . The Conservative leader said he had suffered a 'brain fade' Mr Cameron insisted that he had supported Aston Villa his 'whole life'


Fear of spiders is a survival trait written into our DNA, researchers have discovered. Dating back hundreds of thousands of years, the instinct to avoid arachnids developed as an evolutionary response to a dangerous threat, the academics suggest. It could mean that arachnophobia, one of the most crippling of phobias, represents a finely tuned survival instinct. And it could date back to early human evolution in Africa, where spiders with very strong venom have existed millions of years ago. Scroll down for video . Researchers say a fear of spiders is a survival trait written into our DNA and dates back thousands of years, Stock photo . Study leader Joshua New, of Columbia University in New York, said: ‘A number of spider species with potent, vertebratespecific venoms populated Africa long before hominoids and have co-existed there for tens of millions of years. ‘Humans were at perennial, unpredictable and significant risk of encountering highly venomous spiders in their ancestral environments. ‘Even when not fatal, a black widow spider bite in the ancestral world could leave one incapacitated for days or even weeks, terribly exposed to dangers,’ he told the Sunday Times. The research team carried out an experiment in which 252 volunteers were asked to study computer screens containing abstract shapes and data. Their reactions to images of spiders were very fast, even if their shape was distorted, when compared to much more clear images of other objects known induce disgust or fear, such as needles and flies. The researchers point out that spiders are often small dark creatures that tend to hide in recesses and are hard to spot. Dr New said: ‘Detection, therefore, is the critical arbiter of success in such encounters — any improvements to the sensitivity, vigilance, reliability and speed of faculties for their detection would have been of significant selective advantage.’ The instinct could date back to early human evolution in Africa, where spiders with very strong venom existed millions of years ago. Pictured: a venomous Phormictopus antillensis spider .

Summary: Instinct to avoid arachnids developed as evolutionary response to threat . Scientists say it could mean arachnophobia represents survival instinct . Could date back to early human evolution in Africa, where spiders with very strong venom existed millions of years ago .


Two children have been killed in what police are calling an accidental vehicle fire at a Las Vegas apartment complex. Investigators say four children were playing in and around a parked minivan Saturday evening at the Arcadia Palms on East Sahara Avenue when one of them unintentionally set a fire inside. Two of the children managed to escape unharmed and quickly requested help. The other two children became trapped and were found dead inside after the fire was put out. Two young children have died after a minivan they were playing in on the parking lot of the Arcadia Palms apartment complex in Las Vegas caught fire and exploded (police scene pictured) Police say it appears the 6pm fire was unintentional and accidental, and no criminal charges are expected because of the age of the child who started the fire. The names and ages of the children as well as the cause of the fire were not immediately released. Kelvin Young, 29, a resident of the complex, told the Las Vegas Review Journal he went toward the burning vehicle after he saw a plume of smoke. Shortly after, he described hearing a woman shout 'My baby!' and 'My nephew!' Another resident told KLAS-TV that a woman, believed to be one of the boy's mother, was taken to hospital shortly after the incident and described hearing a huge explosion. They said authorities informed them the pair were related. Residents at the apartment complex say they heard a huge explosion followed by a massive plume of smoke . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Youngsters were at the Arcadia Palms apartment complex in Las Vegas . Residents then heard an explosion and saw a huge plume of smoke . Police say it was accidental and they are not expecting to file any charges . Authorities said the pair who died were related .


Gregory van der Wiel has denied claims that he is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain in the summer and instead reiterated his 'love' for the club. The Dutchman recently had a falling out with his boss Laurent Blanc after the decision to drop the full back for the Champions League clash against Chelsea. But Van der Wiel insists he's happy in Paris and is making no plans to leave the Ligue 1 side. Gregory van der Wiel (right) says he's not interested in leaving Paris Saint-Germain in the summer . The full back had a recent spat with the manager Laurent Blanc (right) after he was dropped . He told L'Equipe: 'I am genuinely happy at PSG. 'I love the club, I love the city and I love my team-mates. Everything is perfect for me here. 'There is absolutely no reason for me to leave. I want to sign a new contract. 'If the coach decides not to play me, that is his decision. But I am ready whenever I am called upon.' The Parisians continue to be linked with Barcelona star Dani Alves, so it remains to be seen whether Van der Wiel has any choice in staying with the club. Dani Alves (left) is being linked with a move to the French champions and Van der Wiel could be sold .

Summary: Gregory van der Wiel doesn't want to leave PSG in the summer window . The Dutchman revealed his 'love' for the club and his team-mates . PSG continue to be linked with a move for Barcelona full back Dani Alves .


An unidentified male concert-goer has come under fire for his offensive choice of festival fashion after he was photographed at Coachella wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the words 'Eat Sleep Rape Repeat'. The snapshot, which shows the man giving the peace sign as he flaunts his controversial shirt at the festival held in Indio, California, sparked outrage after it was shared on Twitter on Sunday by Jemayel Khawaja, the managing editor of Vice's music and culture channel Thump. 'This guy wins the award for worst fashion/lifestyle choices @coachella. I'm not easy to offend, but this is sh**** [sic],' he tweeted along with the picture. Tasteless choice: An unidentified concert goer has come under fire for wearing a T-shirt featuring the words 'Eat Sleep Rape Repeat' (pictured) to Coachella on Sunday . First person account: The offensive photograph was shared by Jemayel Khawaja, the managing editor for Vice's music and culture channel Thump . The distasteful choice of words on the concert goer's shirt are thought to be a play on the Fatboy Slim song Eat Sleep Rave Repeat, which was released in 2013. '@JemayelK I thought at first this said "eat sleep rave repeat" until I read it carefully. Wtf [sic],' one critic commented on Jemayel's post. Another added: '@JemayelK @hannahgais @coachella can't even understand why someone would think that's funny... Or wearable in public [sic].' There were some who were willing to give the unidentified man the benefit of the doubt however, suggesting that the image may have been edited in order to make the garment appear more offensive than it actually was. Shameful shirt: Many commenters on Twitter wrote that they were shocked that someone would wear such an offensive top in public . Misspelling: Sam Houston questioned whether the shirt was real or not, hoping that the unidentified male's shirt was meant to say 'Rage' instead of 'Rape' Shout out: Meanwhile, Ben Gomori chose to insult the wearer of the shirt, calling him a 'F****** p****' '@JemayelK @coachella Is that real? I imagine it was meant to say “RAGE”? [sic],' one critic asked, while someone else added: '@JemayelK please say that's photoshopped?? [sic]' But Jemayel confirmed that he had taken the snapshot and seen the shirt with his own two eyes after one Twitter user asked: 'Before I jump on the appropriate rage wagon, did you take this picture yourself?' 'Yeah I did. Rage away,' he replied. The shirt, which doesn’t appear to be sold online, may have been custom-made for the event. Meanwhile, someone else confirmed that another Coachella reveler had taken to Twitter on Sunday to share their disgust after running into the man in the controversial T-shirt. Fashion faux pas: Another Twitter user revealed that she also saw the man wearing the controversial T-shirt . Shake it off: But not everyone was upset by the shirt. This person criticized Jemayel and told him to focus on 'real issues' 'The most inappropriate shirt at #Coachella goes to the guy wearing one that says "Eat Sleep Rape Repeat" - what the actual f***? [sic]' she wrote. Although not

Summary: The unidentified man was photographed in the distasteful clothing item by a Twitter user . Dozens of people responded to express their disgust at the T-shirt .


Real Madrid closed the gap on Barcelona to just two points at the top of La Liga, but will be praying injuries to Gareth Bale and Luka Modric don't derail their season. Both Los Blancos stars were substituted as Carlo Ancelotti's side struggled to overcome a spirited Malaga, who had chances to snatch a draw. Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty but provided goals for Sergio Ramos and James Rodriguez, before adding the third himself, as Madrid kept within touching distance of league leaders Barcelona. Sergio Ramos celebrates scoring for Real Madrid in the 24th-minute against Malaga . Real Madrid captain Ramos celebrates with his team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo . James Rodriguez made it 2-0 for Real Madrid in the 69th-minute after Ronaldo had missed a penalty . Malaga then pulled one back but Ronaldo look delighted after making up for his earlier miss to make it 3-1 . Real Madrid: Casillas, Pepe, Ramos, Marcelo, Arbeloa (Carvajal 76'), Kroos, Rodriguez, Modric (Illarramendi 60'), Isco, Ronaldo, Bale (Hernandez 5') Subs not used: Navas, Silva, Fernandez, Jese . Booked: Arbeloa, Kroos . Goals: Ramos 24' Rodriguez 69' Ronaldo 90' Malaga: Kameni, Angeleri, Roseles, Boka, Sanchez, Amrabat, Garcia, Recio (Damian Tissone 75'), Castillejo (Horta 81'), Darder (Duda 87), Juanmi . Subs not used: Guerra, Ochoa, Torres, Filipenko . Booked: Sanchez, Damian Tissone . Goals: Juanmi 71' After just four minutes, Bale's game was over. The Welshman tenderly touched his calf and made a pulling motion with his hands to the bench as he left the pitch, which might imply internal muscle damage. Given that Karim Benzema was injured after a brutal Champions League encounter with City rivals Atletico Madrid in midweek, Bale's injury took the famous "BBC" strikeforce just down to C. That's the grade you'd give it too, in 2015, when compared to the performances of Barcelona's trio. Isco came in for Benzema, with the Frenchman's injury solving a problem that was brewing at Real Madrid, with Carlo Ancelotti having to choose between the former Malaga man, and James Rodriguez. The latter was chosen over the former to face Atletico, leading to stories of angst on Isco's part, but the issue was resolved by Benzema's timely absence. Modric, meanwhile, was taken out by a Recio challenge in the second half. It wasn't too fierce a tackle, but the Croatian took a strong knock to his knee and is now a doubt for Wednesday's second leg against Atletico. Malaga, having beaten Barcelona at Camp Nou earlier this season, and drawn with champions Atletico Madrid last week, are no La Liga whipping boys and they came to the Santiago Bernabeu with the belief they could win. Nordin Amrabat, on loan from Galatasaray, charged forward battling with Pepe, escaped the Real Madrid defender and crossed for Juanmi, but the forward couldn't connect and the chance was gone. The Dutchman stung Iker Casillas' fingertips with a strike from distance, the veteran stopper tipping his effort behind for a corner. Carlos Idriss Kameni was forced into a similar save at the other end, spectacularly flicking a header from Bale's replacement, Javier

Summary: Sergio Ramos opened the scoring for Real Madrid in the first half at the Bernabeu . Cristiano Ronaldo then hit the post with a penalty before James Rodriguez nets . Juanmi pulled one back for Malaga but Ronaldo scored late on to secure the win . Gareth Bale and Luka Modric go off injured for Real Madrid .


Chelsea have turned to the latest fitness technology to carry them over the line towards the Premier League title following a relentless campaign. Having led the chasing pack for most of the season, the Blues are currently seven points clear with a game in hand over their closest rivals and seven games remaining ahead of the weekend's visit of Manchester United. Despite their commanding position, Jose Mourinho's side is leaving nothing to chance as players hit the gym following the announcement of a partnership with leading wellness solutions provider Technogym - who have kitted out their Cobham training ground with state-of-the-art equipment. Kurt Zouma (left), Nemanja Matic (top right) and Eden Hazard (bottom right) work out at Cobham . Players including Eden Hazard and Nemanja Matic have been pictured being put through their paces while the Stamford Bridge club's Twitter account features a video of young defender Kurt Zouma working out at Cobham. Carlos Lalin, Chelsea assistant first team fitness coach and gym manager said 'Technogym has a reputation for excellence in the design and manufacture of fitness equipment for elite athletes. 'As one of the leading clubs in the world, it is natural that we should work with the best. We are pleased with our choice and hope that this will help us to achieve even more in the coming years.' New signing Juan Cuadrado (left) and Cesar Azpilicueta are all smiles at their new running machines . Technogym has kitted out Chelsea's Cobham training centre with the latest state-of-the-art equipment . Player of the Year nominee Eden Hazard trains hard in the gym ahead of Manchester United's visit . Azpilicueta and Branislav Ivanovic take part in some leg stretching exercises using the new equipment . Technogym's founder and President Nerio Alessandri said, 'Over the past 30 years, Technogym has invested heavily in research and development work to create unsurpassed fitness equipment and technology that supports top athletes around the world. 'Both Chelsea FC and Technogym share a strong dedication to performance – be it at the high-performance training centre in Cobham, or in the creation of the most innovative fitness equipment in the market. 'We are proud to be selected as Chelsea FC's fitness equipment partner, and we look forward to working closely with its players to continuously help them achieve the best performance possible.' Blues defender Matic uses weights and resistance training to get himself in shape for Sunday . Chelsea fitness coach Carlos Lalin has hailed the club's partnership with Technogym . Zouma has broken into the first team this year and has been preferred to Gary Cahill in recent games . Meanwhile, Chelsea have had two players nominated for the PFA Player of the Year awards with Diego Costa and Hazard competing with the likes of Harry Kane, David de Gea, Philippe Coutinho and Alexis Sanchez for the accolade. Hazard is hot favourite thanks to his consistently brilliant form, which has also seen the Belgium international included in the shortlist for the Young Player of the Year award. Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring against QPR to open to

Summary: Chelsea are seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table . Blues have announced partnership with fitness leaders Technogym . Kurt Zouma, Eden Hazard and Nemanja Matic have been working out . Jose Mourinho's side host Man United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday .


Real Madrid's international stars were reunited on Wednesday as they took part in their first training session since losing El Clasico to fierce rivals Barcelona. Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the club's Valdebebas training ground after helping Portugal go top of Euro 2016 qualifying Group I with a 2-1 win against Serbia on Sunday evening. He was pictured greeting fellow Galactico Gareth Bale, who also enjoyed a successful weekend with his country as he scored twice in Wales' 3-0 victory against Israel in Haifa. Cristiano Ronaldo greets Gareth Bale as Real Madrid's squad are reunited after the international break . Ronaldo plays a pass (left) and appears to celebrate during the session at Real's Valdebebas training ground . Defender Raphael Varane (left) keeps a close eye on Ronaldo as the Portuguese runs with the ball . Ronaldo, who scored in Real's 2-1 defeat at the Nou Camp last month, appeared fit and fresh as Carlo Ancelotti led the first-team - and talented youngster Martin Odegaard - in training. The Norwegian midfielder became the youngest player to start a Euro qualifier when he faced Croatia on Saturday evening, although he could not prevent his country going down 5-1 in Zagreb. Odegaard, 16, looks unlikely to play a part in Sunday's crucial clash with Granada as Los Blancos aim to close the gap on leaders Barcelona. They will have an ideal opportunity to do just that when they host La Liga's 19th-placed side at the Bernabeu in an 11am kick-off, with Luis Enrique's men travelling to Celta Vigo later that day. Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti chats with James Rodriguez as Real's players stretch during training . Martin Odegaard (left) joins in with the first-team as Bale (right) balances a ball on his left shoulder . Fit-again Luka Modric (left) slides in to beat defender Fabio Coentrao to the ball in the Madrid sun . They will have an ideal opportunity to do just that when they host La Liga's 19th-placed side at the Bernabeu in an 11am kick-off, with Luis Enrique's men travelling to Celta Vigo later that day. Sergio Ramos, Luka Modric and James Rodriguez were also pictured getting put through their paces in sun-soaked Madrid as Ancelotti bids to get his side back on track. Real have won just one of their last five games in all competitions - a 2-0 home victory against Levante last month - and are now four points behind Lionel Messi and co.

Summary: Real Madrid host Granada at the Bernabeu on Sunday, kick-off 11am . The match will be Real's first since their El Clasico defeat at Barcelona . Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale are both back from international duty . Martin Odegaard took part in the first-team session with Carlo Ancelotti .


Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla is among a number of players to have offered support to Villarreal defender Mateo Musacchio following his gruesome leg injury. The Argentinian fractured his fibula and dislocated his left ankle during his side's 1-1 draw at Getafe in the Primera Division on Sunday. The 24-year-old underwent successful surgery hours later in Madrid. Villarreal's Mateo Musacchio runs for the ball near the touchline with 13 minutes left to play . As he closes in on the ball and the sliding opponent, his right foot is bent back, breaking his ankle . Musacchio crumples to the ground in agony after the horrendous ankle break . No recovery time has been set by the club but Musacchio is expected to be sidelined for at least six months. Cazorla, who played with Musacchio during his time at Villarreal, tweeted: 'A lot of best wishes to my friend Mateo, I hope it's not too serious. 'Wishing you all the strength for the recovery.' Villarreal's Argentinian striker Luciano Vietto also tweeted: 'We share your pain and sadness, we will be supporting you all the way. 'A lot of strength Mateo!!!' The Spanish Footballers' Association (AFE) said in a statement: 'All the strength in the world to Mateo. Santi Cazorla played with Musacchio for Villarreal before joining Arsenal, tweeted support for the defender . Cazorla wrote: 'A lot of best wishes to my friend Mateo, I hope it's not too serious' 'We will await your return to the pitch as soon as possible with the rest of your Villarreal team-mates.' Musacchio, who joined Villarreal from River Plate in 2009, has been limited to just 12 La Liga starts this season because of injuries. The South American recovered from a torn hamstring back in January. 'I would have traded losing by a big margin than seeing Mateo getting injured this way,' Villarreal coach Marcelino said on his club's official website. 'It's a difficult time for everyone. 'It's a very serious injury and it's a real misfortune. 'I didn't think Mateo's injury would be as serious as it is but when I approached the stretcher and I saw that there was so much blood, I got frightened. 'We hope we can all help him in his recovery. 'It's a sad time for us.' Musacchio joins Villarreal captain Bruno Soriano on the sidelines, who is out of action until May with a knee injury sustained earlier this year.

Summary: Mateo Musacchio fractured fibula and dislocated ankle during Getafe draw . Santi Cazorla tweeted: 'A lot of best wishes to my friend Mateo' Arsenal midfielder Cazorla and Musacchio played together at Villarreal .


Hulk Hogan's ex-wife has listed her Simi Valley mansion in California for sale at $5.5million. Linda Hogan purchased the 23.63-acre property for $3.5 million a year after she divorced the WWE Hall of Famer in 2009. Called Villa di Montagna, the compound encompasses a hilltop near the 16th and 17th tees at the gated Wood Ranch Golf & Country Club community. Scroll down for video . Hulk Hogan's ex-wife Linda has listed her Simi Valley mansion in California for sale at $5.5million . The property includes an award-winning swimming pool, complete with fountains, a waterfall and slide . Linda Hogan purchased the 23.63-acre property for $3.5 million a year after she divorced the WWE Hall of Famer in 2009 . It enjoys stunning 360-degree views of the golf course, surrounding mountains and the valley, reports the Tampa Bay Tribune. After buying the property, Linda threw herself into remodeling the 6,300 sq ft house by adding stone walls, stone fireplaces, carved wood details and coffered ceilings. Built in 2005, the Tuscan-style mansion has five bedrooms and 5.5 baths. After buying the property, Linda threw herself into remodeling the 6,300 sq ft house, which has five bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms . Linda added stone walls, stone fireplaces, carved wood details and coffered ceilings to the Tuscan-style mansion . One of the intricate bathrooms in the property, which was built in 2005 . Visitors enter the villa through a turret-shaped foyer that features an antique chandelier, while french doors open to a high-ceiling dining room and a courtyard. The master bedroom suite features a large balcony. A 1,200 sq ft guesthouse in the orchards has a full kitchen, a loft-style bedroom, a bathroom and a family room with the floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. There is also an award-winning swimming pool, complete with fountains, waterfalls and a water slide. The estate's master bedroom suite, which features a large balcony overlooking the sprawling property . Another bedroom in the house, styled in a red and white color scheme . The estate also includes an avocado orchard with 2,500 trees, a turret gym, a John Deere tractor, producing vineyards, plus a six-car detached garage and a helicopter landing area. There is also a one acre private lake with nature reserve. The lake is stocked with koi, catfish and turtles. 'Be king or queen of the hill at the spectacular Linda Hogan private gated celebrity compound at Wood Ranch in Simi Valley,' reads the description on Zillow. French doors open to a high-ceiling dining room and a courtyard in the estate . A balcony on the estate features a stunning view of Simi Valley, tucked away 30 miles from downtown Los Angeles . Hogan, 55, co-starred on the family reality show Hogan Knows Best and appeared on the spin-off show Brooke Knows Best, which followed her daughter . Hogan, 55, co-starred on the family reality show Hogan Knows Best (2005-07) and appeared on the spin-off show Brooke Knows Best (2008-09), which followed her daughter. Linda and Hulk Hogan were together for 25 years before their divorce in 2009. In late

Summary: Linda Hogan purchased the 23.63-acre property for $3.5m a year after she divorced the WWE Hall of Famer in 2009 . Linda remodeled the 6,300 sq ft house, adding stone walls, stone fireplaces, carved wood details and coffered ceilings . The five bedroom, 5.5 bathroom estate, which has been put up for sale, also features a 1,200 sq ft guest house .


It is not a match to decide the title, as has been the case in earlier seasons. But the Manchester derby this Sunday still holds great significance for both clubs, managers and, of course, supporters. City have won the last four contests between the sides, as well as the previous three at Old Trafford. A number of intriguing strands run through this coming clash and could be pulled apart on full time. Here Sportsmail assesses ten key questions and tries to provide some answers. Can Manuel Pellegrini survive a derby loss? The word is the Chilean’s future will be decided come May when the dust on a creaking season has settled. Defeat to cross-town rivals would push chairman Khaldoon al Mubarak closer to pressing the termination button though. It would leave City trailing United by four points and likely to finish fourth, needing to get past a qualifying round to reach to Champions League – the very minimum requirement. Manuel Pellegrini (centre) is a man under-pressure at City and a defeat to their rivals is unthinkable . Who needs the win more? To that end you would probably have to say City. A victory would inject some happiness into what seems a rather glum situation, and reignite ambitions to finish second, possible saving Pellegrini from the axe. United look set to finish in the top four regardless, the baseline attainment for this campaign to be judged satisfactory. But they will be desperate to alter that current ugly sequence against their noisy neighbours. United have never lost five in a row to City before. Three points would begin to make their season look very decent indeed. Glenn Murray (right) tormented City at Selhurst Park as they dropped out of the Premier League title race . Would victory dispel any lingering doubts about Louis Van Gaal? Quite likely. Three successive wins on the bounce against opposition the stature of Tottenham, Liverpool and City would underline Van Gaal’s ability to rise to the big matches and suggest that, after a season of trial, error, and turnstile selections, the plan is coming together. Those uncertainties around the Dutchman would resurface just as swiftly with defeat of course. Louis van Gaal has had his critics this season but Manchester United's performances are proving them wrong . Should Vincent Kompany remain in the City side? It would be a big call for a game of such size, but the sense that City may be better off without their captain cannot be disregarded. These should be the 29-year-old’s peak years but injuries seem to have affected his body and mind. The Belgian is increasingly prone to errors of judgement. Martin Demichelis and Eliaquim Mangala do not provide the most robust competition but Kompany’s appearance in seven losses in 12 games speaks volumes. Mangala, on the bench against Crystal Palace, has experienced three losses in 24 matches all season. Vincent Kompany (left) has struggled for form this campaign and could lose his place for the derby . Where does this rank in English football’s biggest games? Manchester has become a

Summary: The Manchester derby is crucial in the race for the Premier League top two . Under-pressure Manuel Pellegrini can't afford to lose the clash . The performances of Sergio Aguero and Wayne Rooney will be important . Man United can open up a four-point gap if they beat their bitter rivals . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester City news .


The wife of a man who was stabbed to death in a frenzied attack has revealed she is too terrified to leave home 'in case she gets a knife in the back'. Clare Else's husband Andrew was knifed more than 200 times by paranoid schizophrenic Ephraim Norman, 24, after getting off a bus close to his home in Croydon, south London, in April last year. The 52-year-old had been at the pub with friends earlier that night before the stranger pounced on him and launched an unprovoked attack, which was only stopped when police dragged him off. Clare Else (right) has been scared to leave her home since her husband Andrew (left) was stabbed to death by a paranoid schizophrenic as he got off a bus in Croydon, south London, last year . Norman had stopped taking medication for his illness because it interfered with his sex life and had heard voices in his head commanding him to kill, the Old Bailey was told. Mrs Else, 52, explained in her first full interview since the estate agent's murder that she has been left too scared to leave the house. She said: 'Andrew must have got off that bus and felt safe. He was literally a minute walk from the front door. 'Why would this person do this to him? Our lives have been turned upside down. Every time I walk in the front door I think am I going to get a knife in my back?'. Andrew Else had been at the pub with friends on the night of his murder on April 24, last year . The mother-of-one was woken by a team of police knocking on her door at 12.30am on April 24, last year. 'At first, I thought it was Andrew and that maybe he'd forgotten his keys,' she said. 'I saw torches shining outside and realised it wasn't him.' 'I threw the door open and obviously it was the police. I asked if he'd been mugged, or arrested for being drunk, but even that didn't make sense because he wasn't like that. 'He was so friendly and sociable. He wasn't the type to get into drunken arguments. 'They told me they couldn't say anything until a detective got there, and that's when I knew he'd been murdered. 'I was a rabbit in the headlights. It is almost like you shut down and go through the motions.' After the attack she fled to a family member's home, while officers took Norman into custody to question him where he admitted to a similar unprovoked attack just weeks earlier, on April 6. Armed with a knife, he had launched himself at a teenage boy, stabbing him with such ferocity that the blade went straight through the base of his neck. Miraculously, the boy survived, but a chilling X-ray shows that the knife just missed his spinal column. A post-mortem examination on April 25 counted more than 200 stab wounds on Mr Else's body and it was noted that there were no defensive wounds to his arms or hands. 'That first blow

Summary: Andrew Else was knifed by Ephraim Norman after getting off bus last year . The 52-year-old estate agent had been at pub with friends before the attack . Wife Clare Else says her 'life has been turned upside down' since murder . Norman, 24, is now being detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act .


JFK airplane cleaner Juanette Cullum, 48, allegedly stole almost $15,000 items from American Airline planes over the last three years . An airplane cleaner at John F. Kennedy International Airport stole almost $15,000 worth of items, including more than 1,400 unopened miniature bottles of liquor, according to police. Juanette Cullum, 48, was arrested after a witness allegedly saw her stealing property and informed American Airline officials, a Port Authority of New York and New Jersey spokesman said. Joe Pentangelo said detectives subsequently searched Cullum's Brooklyn home, where they also found 19 Kindle tablets, seven iPads, two laptops and a 'large amount' of toiletries, according to the Associated Press. The miniature liquor bottle were hidden in one of her closets, prosecutors said. Officials said Cullum admitted she had been stealing from American Airline planes for the last three years, the New York Daily News reported. Cullum has been charged with grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen property and was released on her own recognizance.

Summary: Juanette Cullum, 48, also allegedly stole two laptops and many toiletries . She was arrested after a witness saw her stealing property, prosecutors said . Officials said Cullen admitted to stealing from American Airline planes for the last three years . Was charged with grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen property .


We've all been there - the moment on a date when the conversation suddenly stalls. It might be midway through the meal or even ten minutes into the starter and you are both fumbling around for something to say that will end the silence. Usually at this point, the awkwardness takes over and all ability to converse fails, leaving both parties gawping at each other. Scroll down for video . A big pitfall in dinner dates can be the awkward silence - the moment when both parties struggle to think of a topic of conversation (picture posed by models) But a Tumblr blog called Conversation Sparks has now come to the rescue with hundreds of interesting facts to kickstart a chat. The cartoons by illustrator Ryan Chapman have all been designed for when you find yourself in the middle of an awkward pause. They include: 'Tall men marry earlier but short men stay married longer,' and, 'More home pregnancy kits are sold in March than any other month. Blame Valentine's Day.' Others include: 'Redheads have less hair than everyone else. About 90,000 strands on average, compared to 110,000 strands for blondes and 140,000 for brunettes.' And: 'Nike's Just Do It slogan was inspired by the last words of Gary Gilmore, a convicted murderer executed by firing squad in 1977.' The blog has now been turned into a book by Chronicle Books called Conversation Sparks: Trivia Worth Talking About that is for sale on Amazon. Read on to catch some of the most interesting entries below...

Summary: A big pitfall on dinner dates is a struggle to find topics to discuss . Tumblr blog called Conversation Sparks lists funny facts to avoid silence . They include 'Tall men marry earlier but short men stay married longer'


Nicolas Sarkozy was being grilled by judges in a criminal court today two days after being heralded as the politician to save France from Socialism. The 60-year-old is facing charges over the funding of his failed 2012 bid to retain the presidency of the country. Images of Sarkozy arriving at a specialist financial court in Paris today are a huge embarrassment for a politician who still thinks he can return to power. Slinking back into public view: Nicolas Sarkozy is driven to court where he faces charges over the funding of his failed 2012 bid to retain the presidency of the country - two days after being heralded as France's saviour . Thierry Herzog, the lawyer of the former French President and current head of the right-wing UMP opposition party, arrives at the Pole Financier headquarters (the fraud section of the courthouse) in Paris . Not only was he roundly beaten by Francois Hollande, his detested Socialist rival, but he is alleged to have got the UMP party to pay off his personal fine approaching £500,000 for over-spending. Under French electoral law, Sarkozy should have paid the fine himself from his own funds. On Sunday, his party made massive electoral gains against the Socialists in regional elections, and Sarkozy is convinced he can become president again in 2017. After the UMP won 66 out of 101 departments - the French equivalent of counties - Sarkozy announced: 'The French have massively rejected the policies of Francois Hollande and his government. 'Hope has been reborn in France.' Happier outing: On Sunday, Sarkozy's party made massive electoral gains against the Socialists in regional elections and he is convinced he can become president again in 2017 . Under pressure: France's ruling Socialists under Francois Hollande (pictured) suffered a crushing defeat in regional elections at the weekend - as three years of left-wing rule was branded a 'massive failure' But his former lieutenant Jean-François Cope has already been charged in the funding case and Sarkozy could suffer the same fate today. It will add to a long list of corruption scandals, which started for Sarkozy as soon as he lost his presidential immunity from prosecution. Within days of leaving the Elysee Palace in 2012, the Paris home he shares with his third wife, former supermodel Carla Bruni, was raided by police. He is facing criminal charges in numerous cases, including an investigation into more than £15million of false billing by Bygmalion, an events-organising company, during the 2012 campaign. It has also been alleged that Sarkozy's successful 2007 presidential campaign was funded by millions of pounds worth of illegal cash from Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, the late Libyan dictator. Sarkozy denies any wrongdoing in any of the cases against him. He refused to speak to reporters before arriving in court at 8am today and is expected to spend most of the day in a closed sitting with judges.

Summary: Sarkozy faces charges over funding of failed 2012 bid to retain presidency . Declared that 'hope has been reborn' after huge gains in regional elections . But just days later, he is pictured being driven to a financial court hearing .


They came to see the great AP McCoy deliver the Hollywood ending to his record-breaking career, but instead it was left to a jockey previously regarded as a popular journeyman to secure his place in Aintree folklore by winning the Crabbie’s Grand National. Having won last year’s race on Pineau De Re, 38-year-old Leighton Aspell, who once walked away from the sport for 18 months after becoming disillusioned, became the first rider since Bryan Marshall, who won on Royal Tan and Early Mist in 1953 and 1954, to land the biggest jumps race of the year in successive years on different horses. How grateful he is now that that spell away recharged his batteries. Many Clouds was a third winner of the race for owner Trevor Hemmings. The man who owns both Blackpool Tower and Preston North End has also won the race with Hedgehunter in 2005 and Ballabriggs in 2011. Many Clouds, ridden by Leighton Aspell, jumps a fence on the way to winning the Grand National at Aintree . AP McCoy on Shutthefrontdoor (left) congratulates Aspell after Many Clouds' victory on Saturday . While the gelding, whose participation in the race had been in doubt after his disappointing sixth in the Cheltenham Gold Cup last month, also provided a massive change of National luck for his Lambourn trainer Oliver Sherwood. None of his four previous runners in the race had managed to complete the course and two of them — 1988 favourite Sacred Path and Eric’s Charm in 2010 — had fallen at the first fence. Many Clouds passed the line one-and-three-quarter lengths in front of Tom George-trained 33-1 shot Saint Are, with 40-1 chance Monbeg Dude running a massive race in third for his trainer Michael Scudamore and his trio of former international rugby-playing owners Mike Tindall, James Simpson- Daniel and Nicky Robinson. In fourth for the second year running was Fergal O’Brien’s Alvarado, whose finishing position meant jockey Paul Moloney has remarkably been placed seven times in the race. But he never had a chance to lay a glove on Aspell and Many Clouds, who had struck for home well before the home straight. One of the first to congratulate the winning jockey was McCoy. Aspell said: ‘He is as good in defeat as he is when he is winning. I think the only people here happy he has been beaten are me and Andrew Cooper [the supremo at Sandown where McCoy will now end his career on April 25]. I can’t imagine what this place would have been like if he had won. ‘Last year I had to work hard at certain points of the race and I was a very tired man at the end but this time it was very smooth.’ Winning jockey Aspell holds up the Grand National trophy as the 38-year-old celebrates a famous victory . Many Clouds won the National for trainer Oliver Sherwood (centre) and last year's winning jockey Aspell . If Aspell was not fatigued, his mount certainly was and Many Clouds had to be dismounted on the track on

Summary: Cloud Nine ridden by Leighton Aspell won the Grand National at Aintree . AP McCoy finished fifth on Shutthefrontdoor in his final ever National . Aspell has won two years running after 2014 success on Pineau De Re . Saint Are finished second while Monbeg Dude made up the top three . Aspell said McCoy is as good in defeat as he is when he is winning .


Kevin Pietersen has thrown his support behind former team-mate Michael Vaughan as the right man to 'change the brand of cricket currently being played' in England. Ten years on from his career-defining captaincy in the 2005 Ashes, Vaughan is the hot favourite to be appointed as director of England cricket, a streamlined version of the managing director's job which was abolished with Paul Downton's sacking on Wednesday. The 40-year-old has previously kept his distance from a formal role with the ECB, preferring to focus on his burgeoning media profile and business interests, but has declared himself open to discussions about the new post. Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen believes Michael Vaughan is the right man to lead England Cricket . Pietersen received the lion's share of attention during a photocall for his new club Surrey . The controversial star and Vaughan were England team-mates before Pietersen was axed by the ECB . Vaughan would be a pioneering presence, having spoken with passion and candour about the need to accept England's failings and press for change at all costs. That may yet prove good news for the exiled Pietersen. The controversial batsman has largely kept his counsel on the demise of Downton, whose first act in the job was to sack Pietersen last February. But he did tell BreatheSport that his 2005 Ashes captain Vaughan had the credentials to replace him. 'He (Vaughan) is close enough to the game to make changes which need to happen for the good of English cricket,' Pietersen said. 'The way he captained shows he'll change the brand of cricket currently being played, which we need.' Vaughan has previously concentrated on his media duties but is believed to be open to the role . The former England captain speaks with Stuart Broad during last summer's Test series with India . Vaughan holds the urn after England famously reclaimed the Ashes against Australia in 2005 . Pietersen may not have played international cricket for well over a year but his shadow looms large over the current turmoil surrounding England. Downton's troubled reign was defined by the decision to martyr Pietersen after the 2013/14 Ashes. The ECB board met at Lord's on Thursday, but there was no official word on the recruitment process. Instead a short statement merely confirmed that Giles Clarke's move from chairman to president had been rubber-stamped, with Middlesex deputy chairman Ian Lovett nominated as vice-chairman. Clarke will become the first ECB president on May 14, a role that carries responsibility for ICC business, while his old post will go to Colin Graves. Graves was the man who gave new legs to Pietersen's mooted comeback when he appeared to suggest a blank slate policy would take root when he arrived at Lord's. Graves hinted that a prolific run in county cricket could see him reinstated, which led to the 34-year-old extricating himself from his Indian Premier League contract and re-signing with Surrey. Downton's exit removed one significant obstacle and should Vaughan be handed the new position, that would strengthen his hand yet further. Former director of England

Summary: Former England captain Michael Vaughan is favourite to replace Paul Downton as director of England cricket . Kevin Pietersen has backed his former team-mate to take the role . Surrey chief Alec Stewart would also be open to talks with the ECB .


A new mother who 'died' for 11 minutes during her son's birth woke up four days later with no memory of ever being pregnant or having her baby. Hilary Wilson, from Whitchurch, Shropshire, was technically dead for a terrifying 11 minutes after suffering a severe cardiac arrest as her son, Felix, was being born. The 41-year-old woke up four days later, with absolutely no idea that she had been pregnant, or that she had given birth to Felix just days earlier. It was only when she saw a picture of her new baby wearing her children's hand-me-downs that she realised he was her son. Hilary Wilson had a cardiac arrest during a Caesarean section and 'died' for 11 minutes. When she woke up, she had no idea she had been pregnant or given birth to her son Felix (pictured now at nine months old) Mrs Wilson only realised she had a son when someone showed her a picture of Felix wearing a baby grow that her other children had worn when they were born, and it 'clicked' that he was her son . The mother-of-three has defied the odds and made a remarkable recovery, despite being given just a 30 per cent chance of survival and an 85 per cent possibility of brain damage. Mrs Wilson, a translator, said: 'When I woke up, my friends and family would talk to me about Felix, but I had no idea what they were on about. 'I was trying to make sense out of everything - I didn't know where I was or what had happened - I had no idea that I'd ever been pregnant or just had a baby. 'It wasn't until my sister showed me a picture of Felix that things very slowly started to fall into place. Her older sons, Sebastian, six, and Lucas, four, had both worn a white baby grow with blue piping when they were newborns. 'Felix was wearing it in the picture - so I thought he must have been mine,' said Mrs Wilson. 'I knew no one else would have one like it, so when I saw him wearing it, I thought he must be mine. 'I made the conscious decision to believe what everyone was telling me, even though I'm not quite sure I'd accepted it just yet.' An amniotic fluid embolism is a rare but serious condition that occurs when amniotic fluid — the fluid that surrounds a baby in the uterus during pregnancy — or fetal material, such as hair, enters the maternal bloodstream. An amniotic fluid embolism is most likely to occur during childbirth or immediately afterward. Signs and symptoms of an amniotic fluid embolism might include: . Source: Mayo Clinic . She added: 'When I met him when he was six days old, I didn't really feel like he was mine - I wasn't interested in holding him, and I was happy for my mum to give him cuddles instead of me. 'It wasn't until I was well enough to go back to the maternity ward and could breastfeed Felix that

Summary: Hilary Wilson suffered an amniotic fluid embolism during labour . She had a cardiac arrest and 'died' for 11 minutes as her son was born . Was given a 30% chance of survival but thankfully woke up 4 days later . Had no memory of being pregnant or giving birth after she woke up .


Pakistan appear set to host Test-playing opposition in their home country for the first time in more than six years. Zimbabwe have reportedly agreed to travel for a short one-day international series next month, likely to take place in Lahore and Karachi. No tourists have played in Pakistan because of security fears since the terrorist attack on Sri Lanka's team bus in Lahore in March 2009 - when six policemen and two civilians died, and several of the tourists were injured. A policeman weeps over the covered body of one of his colleagues killed when gunmen attacked the Sri Lankan cricket team in March 2009. Their team bus came under fire while travelling through the city of Lahore . Sri Lankan cricketers were rescued by the Pakistani air force from Gadaffi Stadium after the terror attack . Security officials display arms and ammunition seized after the terrorists' attack on the Sri Lanka team . 'Home' Test and ODI series' in the meantime have taken place in the United Arab Emirates, England's destination for the second time this autumn, a tour for which an exact schedule is still to be confirmed. The details of Zimbabwe's proposed trip are also not yet known. But Pakistan Cricket Board president Shaharyar Khan has stated that, after discussions with his Zimbabwean opposite number Wilson Manase, he expects the short tour to go ahead. Pakistan's Misbah-ul-Haq (left) and Wahab Riaz look set to play international cricket in their homeland again . Shaharyar said: 'He (Manase) told me they are coming and they are coming with their full team - but (just) for a week. 'They will send a security team to assess the situation, following which they will confirm the tour. So they will come in the middle of May, and our efforts will be to host matches in Lahore and Karachi.'

Summary: Zimbabwe have reportedly agreed to visit Pakistan for ODI series in May . Pakistan have not played host to major cricket series since 2009 . There have been security fears since Sri Lanka were victims of terror attack . Team bus was targeted by gunmen in Lahore, and eight people were killed .


Poland said it is demanding a formal apology from the U.S. over the comments made by FBI director James Comey (pictured above) The US ambassador for Poland has been forced to apologise for comments made by the head of the FBI who blamed Polish people for helping the Nazis kill Jews during the Holocaust. James Coney had written an editorial opinion piece for the Washington Post claiming Poland shares responsibility for the Holocaust with Germany. The piece sparked outrage among Polish politicians and media. US Ambassador Stephen Mull met with the Polish deputy foreign affairs minister and apologised for the comments. He said: 'I made clear that the opinion that Poland is in any way responsible for the Holocaust is not the position of the United States. 'Nazi Germany alone bears responsibility.' Mr Mull said he now had 'a lot of work' to do to rectify the situation. Comey's April 16 opinion piece in the Washington Post stated that Poland played a role in Nazi Germany's genocide of six million European Jews in the Holocaust. 'In their minds, the murderers and accomplices of Germany, and Poland, and Hungary, and so many, many other places didn't do something evil,' Comey wrote. The piece was titled Why I require FBI agents to visit the Holocaust Museum. 'They convinced themselves it was the right thing to do, the thing they had to do,' it continues. Scroll down for video . Poland's president Bronislaw Komorowski told public television that Comey's comments showed a 'lack of historical knowledge' and were an 'insult to thousands of Poles who helped Jews'. On Sunday foreign ministry spokesman Marcin Wojciechowski wrote on Twitter that Mull would 'receive a note of protest and a summons for an apology.' US Ambassador Stephen Mull apologised to Poland . The US Ambassador was quick to present an informal apology at memorial ceremonies in the Polish capital on Sunday marking the 72nd anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. Six million Polish citizens were killed under Nazi Germany's occupation of Poland during World War II. While half of the victims were Jewish, the other half were Christian. Historical records show instances of Poles turning against their Jewish neighbours, either killing them or giving them up to the Nazis. Poles also risked their lives and families to save Jews. In 2012, US President Barack Obama caused outrage in Warsaw when he labelled a World War II Nazi German facility in occupied Poland used to process Jews for extermination a 'Polish death camp'. He subsequently expressed 'regret' at what he called his inadvertent use of the erroneous term 'Polish death camp.' Poland's government keenly watches the global media for descriptions of former Nazi German death camps as 'Polish. It says the term - even if used simply as a geographical indicator - can give the impression that Poland bore responsibility for the Holocaust. US ambassador to Poland Stephen Mull (pictured right) was quick to present an informal apology at memorial ceremonies marking the 72nd anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising in Warsaw on Sunday (above he lays flowers at

Summary: US Ambassador Stephen Mull apologised for James Comey's comments . Comey, head of the FBI, wrote editorial opinion piece in Washington Post . It said: 'In their minds, the murderers and accomplices of Germany, and Poland, and Hungary and so many other places didn't do something evil' Mr Mull said Nazi Germany alone bears responsibility for the Holocaust .


Referee Mark Clattenburg has been named to take charge of the Manchester derby on Sunday, despite having sent off three players from United and City this season. City captain Vincent Kompany was dismissed for two bookable offences during Belgium's narrow 1-0 defeat of Israel in their Euro 2016 qualifier on March 31, meaning he is now suspended for the match against Wales in June. And, although Clattenburg has been accused of favouring Louis van Gaal's side in the past, it's worth noting that the 40-year-old has only sent off two players season in the Premier League this season and both have been from United; Tyler Blackcett in the 5-3 defeat by Leicester and Luke Shaw in the 1-1 draw with West Ham. Mark Clattenburg will officiate the Manchester derby between United and City at Old Trafford . The English referee sent off City and Belgium captain Vincent Kompany during the international break . Leicester 5-3 Manchester United . West Ham 1-1 Manchester United . Manchester United 3-0 Tottenham . Manchester City 3-1 West Ham . Liverpool 2-1 Manchester City . Chelsea 1-1 Manchester City . Clattenburg has courted controversy during his career but is generally regarded as one of the Premier League's leading referees alongside Michael Oliver. The champion's shock 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace on Monday saw United move a point above their local rivals to add extra incentive for both sides ahead of the derby at Old Trafford, which could ultimately decide who finishes second behind expected winners Chelsea. While Manuel Pellegrini's side have struggled since the turn of the year, turning from title challengers to fourth place chases, United are coasting on confidence having won their last five consecutive league games. Clattenburg will be joined on Sunday by assistants Simon Beck and Jake Collin, while Jonathan Moss will serve as the fourth official. Clattenburg has shown only two red cards this season, both to United players including Luke Shaw (centre)

Summary: Manchester United host Manchester City in Premier League on Sunday . Mark Clattenburg has been named as the Manchester derby referee . Official sent off Vincent Kompany for Belgium and both his red cards shown in the league this season have been to United players .


A heartbroken mother has spoken out about her relentless grief after her baby son was brutally murdered in a random attack when a stranger broke into their home. Casey Veal's son Zayden was just 10 months old when he was bludgeoned to death by a drug-crazed burglar who broke into their Bendigo home at random, whilst the baby slept in his cot in June 2012. 'It tortures because it's something that's always like – why me? Why our house? Why our Zayden?' a heartbroken Ms Veal told 60 Minutes. The culprit was 19-year-old Harley Hicks who bashed baby Zayden more than 30 times with a homemade baton during a senseless and unprovoked robbery, fuelled by ice and marijuana. Casey Veal's son Zayden was just 10 months old when he was bludgeoned to death by a drug-crazed burglar who broke into their Bendigo home at random in the middle of the night as the family slept . The culprit was 19-year-old Harley Hicks (pictured) who bashed baby Zayden more than 30 times with a homemade baton during a senseless and unprovoked robbery, fuelled by ice and marijuana . Heartbroken mother Casey Veal (pictured) has spoken out about her relentless grief after her baby son was brutally murdered in a random attack when a stranger broke into their home . 'My son was murdered so he could get a hit of ice. That's it,' Ms Veal told 60 Minutes. Hicks left the home with nothing more than a wallet and a pair of sunglasses. He unplugged the baby monitor before unleashing the vicious attack on the defenceless baby while Ms Veal and Zayden's brother Xavier, then aged three, slept. When Ms Veal woke she realised they'd been robbed. She was then faced with the horror of discovering the brutal attack on her son, leaving him almost beyond recognition. 'When I walked over to the cot, I pulled the blankets back and that's when I saw his face and there was blood everywhere underneath him,' she said tearfully. Zayden had been repeatedly bashed before he was stabbed 32 times with a homemade copper baton. The happy baby with a beautiful smile suffered a crushed skull, broken collar bone and a broken rib. He was rushed to hospital but couldn't be saved. The drug-fuelled killed unplugged the baby monitor before unleashing the vicious attack on the defenceless baby Zayden (left) while Ms Veal and Zayden's brother Xavier (right), then aged three, slept . The happy baby with a beautiful smile suffered a crushed skull, broken collar bone and a broken rib . The baby was a victim of a random attack yet his mother remains wracked with guilt. 'He was gone so I asked if I could have him, I just wanted to hold him,' she told 60 Minutes. 'I just sat and I cried. I just said 'I am so sorry.' 'I'm so sorry that I failed. My only job as your mum was to look after you and I didn't.' The new interview coincides with the federal government's announcement of the introduction of a

Summary: Heartbroken mother speaks out about the brutal murder of her baby son . Baby Zayden was murdered as his family slept during a random robbery . Harley Hicks, 19, attacked the 10-month-old baby in an ice-fuelled rampage . Casey Veal opened up about the pain she lives with since her son's death . It comes as the federal government announced a task force this week to combat the 'national ice epidemic'


Chelsea are set to follow Tottenham’s lead and take part in a post-season friendly Down Under in June. Jose Mourinho’s side could face Sydney at the ANZ Stadium on June 2 - days after Spurs’ fixture against the same side. The Blues are holding ongoing talks with Sydney bosses and, should they agree terms, are expected to fly out on the Wednesday after the Premier League season ends. Chelsea are set to follow Tottenham’s lead and take part in a post-season friendly Down Under in June . Manager Jose Mourinho has been discussing post-season plans with the Chelsea board . The concept of fulfilling commercial obligations straight after a Premier League campaign is appealing to clubs, giving them room to manoeuvre during pre-season. Chelsea are expected to arrive in Australia as top-flight champions and the 83,000-seater arena would almost certainly sell out. The plan for a post-season tour has been discussed for a while, with Mourinho saying earlier this month: 'If we win the title, I think we’ll go on an after-season tour, play a couple of matches in some destination where people will be very enthusiastic to have the Premier League champions. 'It’s something we are thinking about, a good way to celebrate. Not a victory parade but a trip, a week where we play a couple of matches but, at the same time, can be together without the pressure of winning every match, without the pressure and tension of the last weeks of the Premier League. Harry Kane's whereabouts in June is undecided, although it appears he will play for England Under 21s . May 27: Chelsea expected to fly out to Australia . May 28: Sydney FC vs Tottenham . June 2: Sydney FC vs Chelsea (TBC) June 7: Republic of Ireland vs England . June 11: Copa America begins . 'We can also relax and go to holidays with that good feeling. But we still have nine matches to play. [The chairman] Bruce Buck and the board are talking with me about destinations. We want to go somewhere where people are enthusiastic to have a club like Chelsea.' Tottenham play on May 28 and a week before England's friendly away in Ireland, meaning international stars could forgo the trips. The whereabouts of Harry Kane remains up in the air that week after the very public indications he will be selected by England Under 21 boss Gareth Southgate for the European Championships in Czech Republic. The timing does raise questions as to whether or not Chelsea's South American contingent will join them, with the Copa America due to start on June 11. Filipe Luis, Ramires, Oscar and Willian are all expected to be selected by Dunga's Brazil, with Colombia to pick Juan Cuadrado. Chelsea are set for a hectic summer schedule. They are also expected to travel to the USA for two weeks in mid-July as part of the International Champions Cup and be back at Wembley in time for the FA Community Shield on August 1, should they win the Premier League. Mourinho said on Friday: 'The players

Summary: Chelsea to face Sydney FC at the ANZ Stadium on June 2 . The Blues are following Tottenham's lead in organising post-season game . Tottenham play on May 28 and fixtures come days before England's friendly away at Ireland . Arsenal vs Chelsea team news, probable line ups and more . CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news .


The family of a man shot dead by a reserve deputy who confused his weapon for his Taser has slammed the gunman's decision to take a month-long vacation to the Bahamas while out on bond. Robert Bates, 73, appeared in Tulsa district court on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty to second-degree manslaughter in the death of Eric Harris, who was killed during a botched sting on April 2. Despite the charges, the judge said that the retired insurance executive, who is out on $25,000 bond, is allowed to take a previously planned vacation to the Bahamas, NBC reported. Harris' family reacted to the decision in a statement released by their lawyer. Heading to court: Robert Bates, left, is seen walking to court on Tuesday morning with his attorney Corbin Brewster, right, before he entered his not-guilty plea in the death of Eric Harris earlier this month . 'Mistake': The 73-year-old reserve deputy claims he mistakenly pulled out his gun instead of his Taser and shot dead the man as he fled the scene of an undercover operation on April 2 . 'Whether intended or not, Mr. Bates' vacationing in the Bahamas at this time sends a message of apathy with respect to the shooting and Eric's life,' they said. 'At a time when we are still mourning the death of a loved one that he shot down in the street, Mr. Bates will be relaxing and enjoying his wealth and privilege.' It is not clear when he is leaving for the holiday but Bates will next appear in court on July 2. Bates has previously visited the Bahamas with the sheriff, Stanley Glanz, and another reserve deputy and paid for part of Glanz's trip. Bates, a Tulsa County volunteer, shot Harris, 44, after the man was confronted during an undercover gun-sale operation and ran past him. Video of the incident shows Bates chasing after Harris. In an attempt to subdue him, Bates went to grab his Taser, but was unaware he had actually pulled out his gun instead. In the video, which was released by the sheriff's office, Bates can be heard shouting 'Taser! Taser!' When the gunshot goes off, he says: 'I shot him! I'm sorry.' The fatally-wounded man can be heard saying: 'Oh my god, he shot me! He shot me! He shot me, man' before adding: 'Oh, my god. I'm losing my breath!' In separate news conferences on Monday, the county sheriff and lawyers for Harris' family disagreed on whether the reserve officer should have been allowed to conduct police work. Sheriff Stanley Glanz said Bates, his longtime insurance agent and former campaign manager, had been properly trained and passed annual firearms certifications required by the state. Charged: Bates (left in his mug shot) shot Harris (pictured right) and faces four years in prison if convicted . Shooting: This photo shows a deputy bending down to pick up Bates's dropped gun following the accidental shooting in Tulsa earlier this month. Harris is being held down on the ground, out of shot, by other deputies . Terrified: The fatally-wounded man,

Summary: Tulsa reserve deputy Robert Bates was silent as he appeared in court in Tulsa on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty to 2nd-degree manslaughter . Despite the charges, the judge told the millionaire retiree that he is allowed to take a previously planned vacation to the Bahamas . Bates has said he mistakenly pulled out his gun instead of his Taser when he shot Eric Harris, who was fleeing from a sting operation on April 2 . On Tuesday, Harris' family said that while they continue to mourn the loss of their loved one, Bates will be enjoying his 'wealth and privilege' abroad .


Cradling your stomach with a hot water bottle might seem like the norm at 'that time of the month'. However, if you are doubling over with debilitating pain, it could actually be a sign of something much worse. While most 'normal' period pain can be fixed with ibuprofen or a over-the-counter anti-inflammatory, a doctor tells Daily Mail Australia that more severe symptoms such as nausea, back or leg pain or bleeding at unexpected times of the month can all point to a more serious condition - endrometriosis. Dr Lara Briden explains that endometriosis is a condition where bits of the uterus lining grow in other places outside of the uterus such as the ovaries, bladder or intestines. Painful periods: 90 per cent of women will experience period pain in their life time . 'Women who experience some degree of menstrual pain, caused by prostaglandins, will be suffering from your run of the mill, standard period pain,' she says. 'You can easily lower prostaglandins with an anti-inflammatory or it can be addressed and removed with diet.' However, Briden says it's when pain is abnormal and can lead to sever pain and vomiting that women should go straight to a doctor. 'Normal period pain should be on the first or second day of bleeding, not later in the bleeding cycle or before. So timing is all part of the warning signs,' says Briden. Spine symptoms: Back and leg pain can be symptoms of endometriosis according to Dr Briden . 1. Severity: Extreme pain that over the counter medication can not ease . 2. Location: Lower back or leg pain . 3. Timing: Pain during first two days of bleeding is normal, any other time during the cycle is not . 4. Other factors: Pain during sex, bleeding between periods can be other symptoms of endometriosis . 'Standard pain is also most commonly in the lower belly where the uterus is. However extended pain that makes you vomit or that reaches the lower back or legs shouldn't be considered a routine thing.' So what are the other symptoms women should look out for? 'Pain during or after sex can also be a key symptom, according to Dr Briden. 'Patients might a deep stabbing pain, maybe not every time they have sex - it could be in middle of their cycle or any time, not just during their period.' Bleeding between periods is another key sign. 'Seeing blood a day or two before is normal, but other times during the month is definitely a reason to see doctor,' says Dr Briden. Sex side effects: Endometriosis can also lead to stabbing pains in the abdomen during or after sex . Dr Lara Briden gives us her top remedies for preventing period pain... 1. Cut the sugar . Foods like sugar are inflammatory so you should avoid it throughout the month, not just at the time of your period. 2.Up the supplements . Research has found zinc can relieve period pain and is effective for removing prostagrandins. It also should also be taken throughout the month. 3. Try

Summary: 90 per cent of women experience menstrual pain during their period . One in ten will suffer from endometriosis but it can take up to ten years to be diagnosed . Despite this women don't know what it is or if their pain is normal . Naturopathic doctor Lara Briden shares natural remedies for period pain .


An artist has carved out a unique genre for herself with her colourful portraits of celebrity bottoms. Spanish artist Catalina Viejo, 31, who is based in New York, paints miniature pictures from candid paparazzi shots rather than using glossy magazine images, and has worked her magic on stars including Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna and Beyoncé. In total she has completed 42 tiny pictures, which are the size of a postage stamp and don't feature any faces, and cost around $90 (£60). Scroll down for video . Artist Catalina Viejo paints miniature pictures of famous bottoms, including Kim Kardashian's, from candid paparazzi shots . Amber Rose is Catalina's favourite portrait of the 42 miniatures, as hers was the biggest bottom on the smallest canvas . The bite-sized series is aptly titled 'A View of the End' and is currently on display at the SHAG Gallery in Brooklyn, New York. Catalina explained that she wanted to paint her celebrity subjects while they were relaxed or on holiday - not as they are seen in glamorous campaigns which have been polished and airbrushed. In keeping with this approach, Catalina named each work with just the celebrity's first name, making each piece more personal. Miley Cyrus: In total, the 31-year-old artist has completed 42 miniature works, which cost up to $90 (£60) each . Cameron Diaz: The bite-sized series is titled 'A View of the End' and is currently on display at the SHAG Gallery in Brooklyn, New York . Katy Perry: Catalina explains that she wanted to paint her celebrity subjects while they were relaxed or on holiday - not as they are seen in glamorous campaigns . As well as the current exhibit, 30 of the artist's works are also available in a book under the same title. Speaking about the series, Catalina said: 'The fact these butts belong to celebrities increases the viewer's curiosity. 'Partly because you feel as if you're looking at intimate images of people you're familiar with, but also because of the contradiction created in the context of celebrity. Britney Spears: Catalina named each work with just the celebrity's first name, making each piece more personal . Penelope Cruz: As well as the current exhibit, 30 of the artist's works are also available in a book under the same title . Gisele Bundchen with her baby: Speaking about the series, Catalina said, 'The fact these butts belong to celebrities increases the viewer's curiosity. Partly because you feel as if you're looking at intimate images of people you're familiar with.' Catalina added: 'The most powerful marketing tool a celebrity has is his or her public identity, and the face represents that identity. 'Even when we see a famous rear in a magazine, it's accompanied by the celebrity's face. 'My miniature paintings include no faces and some would be very difficult to recognise without the title forcing people to become their own paparazzi. 'People tell me they feel as though they are looking literally at the 'back of fame' which is fun to think about. 'I enjoyed painting each

Summary: New York-based artist Catalina Viejo paints only the rear ends of famous stars, never their faces . She uses paparazzi snaps, rather than airbrushed images from magazines, to create her paintings . Catalina has produced 42 miniature bottom portraits, and sells them for $90 (£60) each .


Sam Burgess starred for Bath as Mike Ford's men moved within one point of Aviva Premiership leaders Northampton with a five-try hammering of London Irish at the Rec. Burgess, playing only his second game at blindside flanker, claimed the man-of-the-match award and was among the try-scorers along with Leroy Houston, Jonathan Joseph, Matt Banahan and Semesa Rokoduguni. The Exiles were ahead at half-time thanks to Tom Court's try, but Bath were in imperious form in the second period and coasted to victory - Blair Cowan scored a late consolation for the visitors. Bath flanker Sam Burgess is tackled by Exiles winger Alex Lewington (left) and Tom Court . London Irish loosehead Tom Court burrows over for a try late in the first half . Bath No 8 Leroy Houston powers over from close range following a strong scrum from the home side . Ford fired the home side into an early lead with a third minute peanlty after Exiles No 8 Tom Guest infringed at the breakdown. Bath began the match a furious pace and soon had the second kickable penalty of the night with Ford making no mistake from the tee four minutes later. Chris Noakes registered the first points of the night for the visitors in the 16th minute following a powerful Exiles scrum. Ford added two more penalties to give Bath a comfortable 12-3 lead after 30 minutes of play. Noakes clawed back three points with a second penalty and the former Auckland Blues No 10 almost scored the first try of contest when he intercepted Houston's pass to sprint clear. Anthony Watson had other ideas, however, as the England flyer showed great pace to get back and bring down the Exiles playmaker. Bath winger Matt Banahan glides over for another five-pointer during a dominate second-half . The Exiles were not be denied before the break as ex-Ulster prop Court burrowed over from close range after great work from Guest and Topsy Ojo in the build-up. Noakes knocked over the conversion to give his side a 13-12 lead heading into the break. It took Bath just six minutes of the second half to get their act together, however, as Houston peeled off an untidy scrum to touch down, with Ford adding the conversion. Five minutes later, Joseph raced away to score from his own chip and collect after deft work by Houston and Francois Louw. Ford converted again to give Bath a 26-13 lead. Bath lock Dave Attwood celebrates Burgess's bonus point-clinching try at the Rec . The third Bath try followed almost immediately as replacement lock Matt Garvey made a storming run into the visitors 22. From the ensuing ruck, the ball was moved swiftly to Kyle Eastmond whose long pass gave Banahan an easy route to the corner. This time Ford was wide with the conversion but the bonus point was wrapped up on the hour mark as Burgess touched down following a powerful driving maul from the home pack. Rokoduguni completed the rout in the 72nd minute with an easy finish in the corner. Scotland flanker

Summary: Bath scored tries through Leroy Houston, Jonathan Joseph, Matt Banahan, Sam Burgess and Semesi Rokoduguni . Fly half George Ford added 18 points from the boot . The Exiles replied with tries from Tom Court and Blair Cowan .


Chad Mendes underlined his No 1 spot in UFC's featherweight rankings with an explosive first-round technical knockout of former title contender Ricardo Lamas in Fairfax on Saturday night. Coming into the fight on the back of a decision loss in what was 2014's 'Fight of the Year' against champion Jose Aldo, Mendes did not disappoint. The featherweight came out hard and fast, and quickly landed a right hand which inevitably led to Lamas' downfall. Chad Mendes punches Ricardo Lamas in their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event . Mendes celebrates his first-round victory against Lamas as he returned to action in Virginia . Mendes celebrates in style after his victory ensured he retains his No 1 featherweight ranking . 'It feels great,' said Mendes. 'I needed to come in here and make a statement. That's what I said I was going to try and do and I got it done. Ricardo is a great opponent, he's been on a tear so it means a lot. 'We've been working on slipping that right hand and throwing; that's something that I've done for a long time. I was walking him down, he was catching me with a couple of kicks, I hit him big and he went down.' Mendes piled on the pressure from the first bell despite Lamas threatening him with a diverse array of striking techniques. Just shy of the two-minute mark, the piston-like right hand buckled Lamas and, despite his best efforts to recover, Mendes was just too much for him. Lamas did well to get back to his feet after the initial knockdown but Mendes swarmed him and subsequently landed some punishing blows, including a knee from the clinch. He then connected with a powerful left hook that put Lamas down for a second time, but again Lamas rose. But, losing his balance as he moved away from Mendes, Lamas folded against the Octagon. Mendes evaded Lamas' attempts to get hold of him as he scrambled on all fours, and 'Money' dropped some big shots on his counterpart before gesturing to referee Dan Miragliotta, who stopped the bout inside the third minute of the first round. Jorge Masvidal punches Al Iaquinta but fell to a split-decision loss after 15 hard-fought minutes . Masvidal reacts after losing by split decision to Iaquinta in their lightweight fight . Iaquinta punches Masvidal on his way to victory after a back-and-forth fight in Virginia . Meanwhile in the co-main even, Al Iaquinta took a split decision win over Jorge Masvidal in an epic encounter, which saw Iaquinta considerably bloodied and Masvidal sporting a heavily welted lead leg after the 15-minute war. When Masvidal heard the judges' decision he stormed out of the Octagon while Iaquinta cut his post-fight interview short amid a chorus of boos from the crowd. Earlier, Dustin Poirier and Julianna Pena made successful returns to the Octagon with two first-round finishes that won both fighters 'Performance of the Night' honours. Pena, who had been sidelined with a knee injury for 18 months, finished Milana Dudieva with punches and elbows

Summary: Chad Mendes keeps his No 1 ranking after demolition of Ricardo Lamas . A right hand to the top of the head dropped Lamas in under three minutes . Al Iaquinta takes split decision after 15-minute war with Jorge Masvidal . Julianna Pena and Dustin Poirier won their fights in the first round .


It is the show with an ever rising death count, where not even the most powerful man in the kingdom is safe on the toilet. Yet, for its female characters, Game of Thrones has some of the most powerful roles for actresses on television. The HBO drama, which is based on George RR Martin's fantasy novels, is about to begin its fifth series, which has seen many of the female characters take leading roles - mainly because the men have died in increasingly tragic circumstances. Scroll down for video . Emilia Clarke, left, who plays Daenerys Targaryen believes Game of Thrones has great female characters . Lena Headey, left, has hinted that scheming Cersei Lannister may survive the ten episodes of season five . Arya Stark (played by Maisie Williams) grows from feisty tomboy to child assassin and nomad . Emilia Clarke, who plays Daenerys Targaryen is set to bring her army, replete with dragons, to Westeros for the final showdown. She said: 'You start to see all of the women in the show accepting who they are and embodying that with such power that it's palpable. 'I think that's the beauty of the show: as women, we accept our femininity and take strength from it, as opposed to trying to hide it and behave in a masculine way.' As series five begins, other female characters are battling for survival - and vengeance. Arya Stark is an assassin and a nomad, her older sister Sansa is forced to rely on her feminine wiles and sinister queen Cersei Lannister clings to power in King's Landing. The sorceress Melisandre has control over another claimant to the throne, Stannis Baratheon, and is bringing her magic to The Wall, where Jon Snow struggles against incipient rebellion among the Night's Watch. Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner) must rely on her feminine wiles to survive, while Tyrion Lannister is a renegade, fleeing from his family who want to kill him for slaughtering his father Tywin while he was on the loo . Despite the massive death count, Kit Harington, pictured, who plays Jon Snow has survived into series five . The beheading of Ned Stark, played by Sean Bean, was the most shocking death of the first series and a signal to fans that none of their heroes were safe . Charles Dance put in a terrifying performance as the stern patriarch Tywin Lannister who meets his end on the loo, shot by his son Tyrion with a crossbow . After four seasons of torture and explicit sex scenes the show has been criticised for the levels of sexual violence, yet it is the male characters who tend to meet an unfortunate end. Tywin Lannister, played by Charles Dance was shot on the toilet by his son, while Ned Stark, played by Sean Bean, was beheaded. No family escapes the slaughter with Tywin's grandson, the young King Joffrey killed by poisoned wine at his wedding. And his son-in-law King Robert Baratheon dies after being mauled by a wild boar. A key death that helps set Daenerys on her path

Summary: Emilia Clarke who plays Daenerys Targaryen will be central to series five . Female characters seem to outlive their male counterparts on the show . Last season saw several of the main male characters murdered horribly . Despite the carnage, Kit Harington, who plays Jon Snow is in series five .


Angry Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini cancelled his players' day off and ordered them in for an early morning training session on Sunday after they were held to a 1-1 home draw by bottom-of-the-table Parma. Inter confirmed on their website (www.inter.it) that the first team had trained at 8:30 a.m. local time, watched by club vice-president Javier Zanetti and sporting director Piero Ausilio. Mancini was furious at his players' attitude after the Saturday's draw left them joint ninth alongside Genoa and 10 points adrift of the European places. Roberto Mancini has cancelled his Inter Milan players' day off on Easter and ordered them into training . Mancini was furious with his side's attitude during the disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Parma on Saturday . 'I'm sorry that the situation, instead of improving, has worsened,' Mancini told reporters after the game. 'You always hope that things will change,' he added. 'The last four weeks have been very bad, especially in terms of the results and also because of the second half performance (against Parma). 'These are things that I can not explain well... We played without bite, without malice and that's something I do not like.' Ausilio said Inter's remaining games would help make important decisions for next season. Inter defender Andrea Ranocchia looks dejected at the final whistle at the San Siro . Juan Jesus holds his head in his hands after bottom-of-the-table Parma shocked the hosts . 'No rest at Easter? The players have rested the day before the match, so it is right that they train (on Sunday),' he said. 'We are working towards the future and these last nine games will help of all us judge and understand who is an Inter player and who isn't. He refused to accept that an impatient San Siro crowd had affected his players. 'If they want to wear this shirt, then they can't fail at San Siro,' he said. 'It's our home, with our public and we shouldn't be afraid of anyone. (San Siro) should be something that is in our favour, we are not going to duck our responsibilities.' Andi Lila (centre) celebrates with his Parma team-mates after scoring against Inter Milan on Saturday .

Summary: Inter Milan held 1-1 by bottom-of-the-table Parma in Serie A on Saturday . Roberto Mancini cancels players' day off after criticising attitude . Inter Milan players will now report for training early on Easter Sunday .


Alec Stewart has expressed his interest in becoming the new Director of England Cricket following the sacking on Wednesday of Managing Director Paul Downton. Stewart, who played in a record 133 Tests for England and is currently director of cricket at Surrey, has not yet been approached by the ECB. But he said: ‘When England come calling, you shouldn’t say no.’ The early bookies’ favourite for the post is Michael Vaughan, the former England captain who is close to the incoming ECB chairman Colin Graves, and has also made clear his desire to help English cricket out of its current state of chaos. Alec Stewart stands at the KIA Oval ahead of a Surrey team photo shoot on Thursday . Stewart lines up with Surrey players for the team photo at the KIA Oval . Test matches: 133 . Highest score: 190 . Runs: 8463 . Centuries: 15 . Half-centuries: 45 . Batting average: 39.54 . Stumpings: 14 . First test: West Indies, Kingston, Feb 24, '90 . Last test: South Africa, The Oval, Sep 4, '03 . Stats via ESPNcricinfo . But Stewart, who also spoke highly of the early impression Kevin Pietersen has made on his return to the Surrey team, remains a respected figure in the game. And he is open to offers. Asked whether he’d be interested in the post – created by the ECB’s new chief executive Tom Harrison, who confirmed Downton’s demise Wednesday evening – Stewart said: ‘I can’t just say yes until I know what the role and the responsibility are. But, of course, if it was the right role, you’d be stupid not to look at it. ‘As a player I did just about anything that was asked of me. If they asked me to take on a role, and it’s the right role, of course I’d listen and have a big conversation – once the ECB have asked Surrey permission to speak to me, of course, because I’m under contract here. ‘I just want England to be the best side in the world. And if the ECB felt I was the right person to help take them to No 1, then of course I’d look at it. ‘I’ve got a big job here, and that’s what I’m concentrating on. But at the same time you’ve got to make yourself aware of other opportunities, and when England come calling, you shouldn’t say no. ‘If they want someone with experience of being a director of cricket, then I’d have thought I’d be very close to being at the top of that list.’ Stewart (centre front) poses in the Surrey team photo ahead of the start of the County Championship season . Stewart was a wicketkeeper-batsman for England. Here he looks on as Australia's Steve Waugh plays a shot towards England fielder Graham Thorpe in the fifth test of an Ashes clash at Edgbaston in 1993 . Stewart is carried by team-mates Steve Harmison (left) and Andrew Flintoff, after playing his final Test match, at the Oval in September 2003 against South Africa . But Stewart

Summary: Alec Stewart admits he would happily consider a role within ECB . England would need permission from Surrey before contacting Stewart . Ex wicketkeeper-batsman claims it would be silly not to listen to an offer .


This is the moment a terrified spring-breaker freaked out and begged for help - to escape from a harmless sea cow. The swimmer was in the water in Florida when she was filmed screaming out in horror as a giant manatee floated past just inches away. Footage, taken with the help of a selfie-stick, starts by showing the girl's frightened face as she treads water desperately looking around for the plant-eating creature. Terror: A spring-breaker filmed her own terrified reaction when a manatee floated past her in Florida . Stay out of the water: The young swimmer was heard screaming out in terror as the harmless creature approached . Seemingly on the verge of hysteria, Seconds later, she shouts out 'Oh my God, get me out of here', only for friends on a nearby boat to reply: 'It's behind you.' The manatee then swims towards her prompting the cry: ‘Oh my God. I see it, I see it. It’s right next to me.’ The young swimmer managed to avoid coming into contact with the sea cow, which came in to view a number of times during the short clip. Frightened: The young swimmer managed to avoid coming into contact with the sea cow, which came in to view a number of times during the short clip . Harmless: Manatees are plant-eating creatures that can grow up to 13ft and have a top speed of just 5mph (file picture) The video was posted on Youtube by Katie Gingrich, a friend of the girl. According to The Dodo, it is illegal to 'annoy, molest, harass, or disturb any manatee' under the Endangered Species Act. Manatees bask in warm waters and spend their days grazing on seagrass. They are capable of growing to up to 13ft long and weighing 550kg (1,210lb) - but have a a top speed of just 5mph.

Summary: Swimmer uses selfie-stick to film her reaction when manatee floats past . Frightened Spring-breaker was in water in Florida when she took footage . The short clip shows the giant herbivorous creature passing within inches .


The mother and daughter who survived a tragic car accident this week, which saw three children die, have been reunited. Aluel Manyang was moved from the intensive care unit at the Royal Children's about 5.15pm on Friday, and greeted her distraught mother, Akon Goode, with a 'big hug', her father said. 'She didn't believe that her mum was still alive,' Joseph Manyang said, according to the Herald Sun. Scroll down for videos . Aueel Manyang, pictured here as a baby with her mother Akon Guode, believes her three siblings who died in the crash at a Melbourne lake were eaten by crocodiles in the water . Ms Guode visited her daughter for the first time but did not stay the night in the hospital. Mr Manyang said his daughter was expected to make a '100 per cent' recovery and she should be allowed to go home within four days. The five-year-old girl who survived when a car driven by her mother plunged into a lake believes her three siblings who died in the crash were eaten by crocodiles. Aluel Manyang believes her younger sister and two brothers died when they were taken by a crocodile because the children associate the giant reptiles with water. Her siblings - one-year-old brother Bol and four-year-old twins Madit and Anger - died after their mother Akon Guode crashed her 4WD into a lake at Wyndham Vale in Melbourne's outer west on Wednesday. The crash on Wednesday killed four-year-old twins Madit and Anger (pictured) and their one-year-old brother Bol when the 4WD plunged into a lake . The children's father, Joseph Tito Manyang, says five-year-old Awel remains in a serious condition at the Royal Children's Hospital but she remembers the accident. 'Always when they see water they think of crocodiles, so that's what she said. She said they'd fallen into the water and there were crocodiles eating my younger brothers and sister,' Mr Manyang said. 'I went to see her yesterday and she was happy to see me. She knew me when I asked: 'Do you know me?' She said, 'Yeah, you're Daddy'.' Mr Manyang's partner and mother of the children, Akon Guode, was released from police custody on Thursday night after homicide detectives questioned her over the crash. She told him she was feeling 'very dizzy' before the accident and remembers her children crying out. One-year-old Bol (left) and four-year-old twins Madit and Anger (right) all died after the 4WD they were in crashed into a lake at Wyndham Vale in Melbourne's outer west just before 4pm on Wednesday . Ms Guode has been sent to stay with a relative after portraits of the deceased children and memories of them running around the family home became too much. 'She's very shocked,' Mr Manyang said. 'She was crying every 10 minutes. She remembers everything at home and how the kids were walking around and playing.' Mr Manyang says his partner told him she 'didn't feel herself' as she was driving and can only remember parts of the aftermath of the crash, The Age reports. But she does

Summary: Mother Akon Guode was released from police custody on Thursday night . She crashed 4WD into Melbourne lake just before 4pm on Wednesday . Her three young children died and another is now recovering in hospital . Children's father says Ms Guode 'didn't feel herself' as she was driving . Ms Guode reunited with her daughter, Aluel, on Friday night .


Anyone with internet access is bound to remember the hilarious viral video, 'Charlie Bit Me'. In it, a small boy named Harry Davies-Carr is seen happily sitting with his baby brother Charlie on his lap - until Charlie painfully makes a snap for one of his older sibling's digits. Now the pair, from Buckinghamshire, who are now aged 11 and nine, have given an interview to children's TV programme Newsround, to talk about the video that changed their lives. Scroll down for video . The boys are they are not: Harry (left) is now 11, whilst his younger brother Charlie (right) is now nine . The YouTube pioneers told CBBC reporter Ricky Boleto that the video was originally filmed for the family to send to the brothers' godfather who lives in America. However, it quickly went viral, becoming an early online hit when it was uploaded eight years ago, going on to amass more than 816million views on YouTube. Harry told the children's TV show that he now finds watching the video funny, saying: 'It makes me laugh.' Charlie said he didn't find it embarrassing but said: 'I think it's a bit odd that loads of people have watched it. Their father Howard, had only ever uploaded the video because it was too big to send over email. Harry (left) and Charlie (right) starred in the Youtube clip which has amassed millions and millions of views . The show also reveals that the boys' video has had more views than Taylor Swift, One Direction and even Adele. Their parents have since made thousands of pounds from advertising and sponsorship deals off the back of the clip. Howard said at the time: 'The clip only went up as I wanted to share it with the boys' godfather. I was naive about the whole YouTube thing. 'It became viral and once that happened there was nothing I could do. People have sent lovely comments and messages and I now upload a new video of the boys every six weeks.'

Summary: Harry and Charlie Davies-Carr starred in the clip some eight years ago . In the video Charlie bites his older brother 's finger . The film was originally made to send to the pairs' godfather in America . It has since amassed 816million views on YouTube .