In the midst of the family's fighting and different claims, Bobby Brown has made a bold move. According to a Saturday report by NBC affiliate 11Alive, the 46-year-old singer has filed for guardianship over daughter Bobbi Kristina's estate. This news comes just days after the 22-year-old's loved ones were split over whether she had awoken from her coma as her father had claimed. Scroll down for video . Bold move: Bobby Brown has filed for guardianship over daughter Bobbi Kristina's estate according to a Saturday report from NBC affiliate 11Alive . Bobby was spotted earlier this week spending time at the DeKalb Medical Center in Decatur, Georgia, where his daughter is being cared for. The daughter of Whitney Houston was recently moved from Emory University Hospital - where she had been treated since being found unresponsive on January 31 - so she could be provided with long term care. While over the weekend Bobby claimed his daughter was awake, her maternal grandmother Cissy Houston clarified to People on Monday that her granddaughter 'is no longer in a medically induced coma' but is not awake nor expected to ever fully recover. Fight for her life: The 22-year-old was found unconscious on January 31 (pictured in October 2012) Bobby, shocked fans on Saturday by revealing that 'Bobbi is awake,' during a Dallas concert last Saturday. And on Monday, the former New Edition hitmaker released an official statement about his child writing: 'Bobbi Kristina's condition has changed and there has been improvement.' While Bobby remains adamant his daughter is awake, his ex-wife's 81-year-old mother has insisted her one time son-in-law is being far too optimistic, saying that even though Bobbi is no longer in a coma, she is irreversibly brain damaged and said that only a miracle could save her. In a new statement, Cissy said: 'I have just returned from visiting my granddaughter Bobbi Kristina in the hospital and while she is no longer in a medically induced coma, she has a tracheotomy and according to the doctors she has global and irreversible brain damage and remains unresponsive. Family bonds: The 46-year-old singer recently claimed at his concert last Saturday that his daughter - pictured together in an Instagram from Bobbi in June of last year - was 'awake' 'Meeting with the doctors and understanding that she can live in this condition for a lifetime truly saddens me. 'We can only trust in God for a miracle at this time. Keep us in your prayers.' A family source told TMZ: 'They have no idea where Bobby Brown is getting his information that Bobbi Kristina is awake, not do they know why Tina said she's awake and no longer on life support.' The other side: Bobbi's grandmother Cissy Houston (pictured in June 2012) said that her granddaughter is not awake but is 'is no longer in a medically induced coma but has global and irreversible brain damage and remains unresponsive' Sad update: 'Meeting with the doctors and understanding that she can live in this condition for a lifetime truly saddens me' (pictured in April 2013)

Summary: Bobby Brown has filed for guardianship over his daughter's estate . He has maintained Bobbi Kristina is awake from her coma . Maternal grandmother Cissy Houston updated fans clarifying that her grandchild is 'no longer in a medically induced coma' But Cissy explained that her granddaughter is irreversibly brain damaged and unresponsive . The hospitalised woman's 46-year-old father told fans at a Dallas concert last Saturday that 'Bobbi is awake. She's watching me' On Monday, his wife Alicia tried to clarify Bobby's statement saying 'she has made it out of ICU and opened her eyes' A source close to the Houston family shared that they 'have no idea where Bobby is getting his information' The 22-year-old only child of the late Whitney Houston was first hospitalized on January 31 after being found face down and unconscious in a bathtub at her Georgia home .


The days of the weather man could be numbered. Researchers from London and Edinburgh are developing a computer that can collate meteorological information and then produce forecasts as if they were written by a human. Useing a process known as 'natural language generation' (NLG), it has the potential to one day be used in humanoid robots on our TV screens. The days of weather presenters (stock image) could be numbered .Researchers from London and Edinburgh have developed a computer that can collate meterological information and then produce forecasts as if they were written by a human. It uses a process known as 'natural language generation' (NLG) These computer-generated weather updates are being being tested by scientists at Heriot-Watt University and University College London. Using Met Office data, the researchers are developing new algorithms for automatically generating detailed reports. If the project is successful, a prototype system will be tested by generating local weather reports on the BBC's website. Currently, the BBC website features 10 reports written by meteorologists. Each of these forecasts cover a large area of the country, such as London and South East England, but there are more than 20,000 individual locations that need tailored reports. Using Met Office data, the researchers are developing new algorithms for automatically generating weather reports. If the project is successful a prototype system will be tested by generating local weather reports on the MailOnline's website (shown), which currently features just 10 reports for large areas of the country . NLG is the process of producing readable texts in English, or other languages, automatically on a computer. Typically, the program starts with statistics and figures, or any information that isn't written in language. This includes tables of numerical data or a collection of entries in a database. NLG is the process of producing readable texts in English, or other languages, automatically on a computer. Typically, the program starts with statistics and figures, or any information that isn't written in language. These includes tables of numerical data or a collection of entries in a database. Alternatively, NLG will rephrase a block of texts to make it easier to read and understand. It is often referred to as a translator that converts computer speak into natural language, which is tricky for computers due to variances in tone and grammar. Alternatively, NLG will rephrase a block of text to make it easier to read and understand. It is often referred to as a translator that converts computer speak into natural language, which is tricky for computers due to variances in tone and grammar. The project is called Domain-Independent Language Generation (DILiGENt) and is being run by Dr Verena Rieser from Heriot-Watt University's School of Mathematical and Computer Science, with Dr Andreas Vlachos and Dr Sebastian Riedel from the Computer Science department at University College London. 'Machine learning for Natural Language Processing (NLP) is what DILiGENt is all about,' said Dr Rieser. 'Large companies such as Microsoft, Amazon and Yahoo are making substantial new investments in this field and there are start-up opportunities emerging. 'The UK is a world

Summary: Researchers are developing a computer that can write weather forecasts . It takes meteorological data and writes a report designed to mimic a human . This process is known as 'natural language generation' (NLG) A prototype system will be tested on the BBC website later this year .


Rand Paul's timing couldn't be better, and it couldn't be worse. Kentucky's junior senator is poised to enter the 2016 presidential contest on Tuesday, at a moment when only Sen. Ted Cruz, the tea party darling, is already in the race and consuming precious news-cycle oxygen. But the issue that made him a national figure two years ago – domestic snooping by the National Security Agency – is no longer on America's front-burner. Paul will launch his campaign Tuesday morning in Louisville, Kentucky with the populist slogan 'Defeat the Washington machine. Unleash the American dream.' An aide to a member of the Republican leadership in the House of Representatives laughed that line off on Monday. Scroll down for video . READY TO RUN: Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul will announce his candidacy for president on April 7 in Louisville . CHIP OF THE BLOCK? Paul's uber-libertarian father, former Texas Rep. Ron Paul (left), earned an image party-wide as a cantankerous and prickly contrarian with little chance of winning over centrist Republicans . NEW AUDIENCES: Paul the younger has made a name for himself meeting with minority groups – and speaking to all-black audiences – in an attempt to win them over with a message of criminal justice reform . 'That's hilarious,' the Capitol Hill staffer said in a phone interview. 'Rand Paul is as much a part of the Washington machine as Joe Biden or Harry Reid.' 'It's like Hillary Clinton running on a platform of email transparency in government.' 'If he's an outsider, I'm a Democrat,' he said. An Iowa Republican Party official who said he hasn't chosen a horse in the 2016 primary told Daily Mail Online that 'Rand Paul is going to have problems if he thinks he can position himself as an outsider.' 'That can work for a governor,' he explained, 'and maybe for his father, who was outside the mainstream in just about every way. But it won't sell in Iowa, especially since he's walking his views back toward the center.' Both men spoke on condition of anonymity. Paul has taken heat in recent days from libertarians for softening some of the principled stands thad have defined his brand since Kentuckians sent him to Washington. He described himself as 'a judicial activist' in January, for instance, telling a conservative audience that federal judged shouldn't hesitate to toss out majority-rule decisions by Congress if they infringe on constituional rights. In an interview Sunday with the blog The Federalist, however, he said Americans 'should leave more power in the hands of the states and local governments.' 'More often than not, the longer a federal judge or elected official is in office, the more out of touch they become,' he said. SMALL POND: The only other big fish to announce his candidacy so far is Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, an evangelical Christian whose views couldn't be much more different from Paul's . Paul has found himself occasionally in the policy weeds as the news cycle shifts away from his natural area of strength and into territory where he has yet

Summary: Paul slogan will underscore a Tuesday presidential campaign launch . He's battling perceptions that he has softwned some of his once-rock-solid libertarian positions in order to build broad electoral appear . Paul was for 'containing' ISIS, and now says he supports military action; he was 'a judicial activist' in constitutional cases but now complains judges are 'out of touch' Iowa Republican Party official says the senator's claims to Washington-outsider status 'won't sell in Iowa' although it might work for a governor .


Francis Coquelin is confident he can show his potential as Arsenal's long-term midfield enforcer when he goes head to head with 'unbelievable' Nemanja Matic in Sunday's Barclays Premier League showdown with Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners tackle the leaders aiming to eat into their 10-point advantage at the top of the table following last weekend's 1-0 victory over third-placed Manchester United. Coquelin was drafted back into the Arsenal squad from a loan spell at Charlton in December, since when the 23-year-old has gone on to cement his place in shielding the back four, and has been instrumental during a run of 21 victories from the last 25 matches. Francis Coquelin has made 23 appearances for Arsenal this season since ending his loan spell at Charlton . Coquelin is looking forward to his duel with Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic on Sunday at the Emirates . The Frenchman, though, knows he will be up against one of the best defensive midfielders around when the Serb Matic aims to close out another triumph for Jose Mourinho's men. 'What he has done is unbelievable. At Chelsea he is one of the main men, so credit to him. He has had a great season and is a great player. It is always good to play against players like that,' Coquelin said on Arsenal Player. 'It is an important position and Matic has shown how important he is - that is what I am trying to do as well for Arsenal. 'The fans want a good defensive midfielder - they know it is important for the team.' Arsenal will be out to beat Chelsea for the first time since October 2011, when Robin van Persie netted a hat-trick in a remarkable 5-3 victory at Stamford Bridge. Coquelin played against Reading in the FA Cup semi-final last weekend and has cemented his place in the side . Wenger, though, has every confidence his side can again answer another stern examination. 'From a good run of form you get a good belief and we have a good solidarity,' he said. 'We know that we have passed many tests recently where we were questioned. This season is the first time we have won away from home against Manchester City [in a while]. 'So we have passed many tests and we have another on Sunday that we want to pass.' Wenger added: 'Chelsea have been very, very efficient on counter-attacks, very efficient on set-pieces as well, so to nullify their strengths will be important.'

Summary: Francis Coquelin ready for head-to-head battle with Nemanja Matic . Arsenal midfielder has shone since returning from a loan spell at Charlton . Gunners have failed to beat Chelsea since October 2012 . READ: Jose Mourinho deep down admires what Wenger has established . Jose Mourinho: Fabregas chose Chelsea over Arsenal to win trophies .


Andrea Dossena, the defender Liverpool once paid £7million for, will face no further action after he was accused of shoplifting in Harrods. The 33-year-old, now with League One strugglers Leyton Orient, hit headlines around the world when he was arrested at the Knightsbridge store on April 7. However, Metropolitan Police have confirmed that the Italian and a 31-year-old woman also held at the scene, were released after being interviewed. Andrea Dossena (scoring against Real Madrid) will face no further action after being accused of shoplifting . Dossena, whose crowning moment for Liverpool came when he scored the winner against Real Madrid in the Champions League, last turned out for the relegation-fighting Os on April 14 in a 1-0 home loss to Doncaster Rovers. He also netted four days after that strike against Real back in March 2009, lobbing Edwin van der Sar away at Manchester United in a 4-1 win. Dossena, whose signing was seen as something of a coup for Orient, earned around £40,000-a-week at Anfield. A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: 'A 33-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman who were arrested on suspicion of shoplifting were advised on April 10 that they would face no further action.' Dossena signed a short-term contract with League One strugglers Leyton Orient back in November . Sportsmail understands officers accepted Dossena's claims that he had simply forgotten to pay for a couple of items. Dossena has been capped by Italy on 10 occasions and joined the Os from Sunderland for whom he played under Paolo Di Canio and Gus Poyet. He was heralded by Rafa Benitez on arriving on Merseyside from Udinese back in 2008, but made only 13 Premier League starts for the club. Dossena was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting at Harrods in Knightsbridge on April 7 .

Summary: Andrea Dossena was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting on April 7 . Metropolitan Police confirm Dossena and 31-year-old woman also held at the scene were released after being interviewed . They were advised on April 10 that they would face no further action . Dossena was accused of shoplifting in Harrods store in Knightsbridge . Sportsmail understands officers accepted Dossena's claims that he had simply forgotten to pay for a couple of items .


A Washington Post reporter detained in Iran has been charged with espionage and collaborating with 'hostile governments', nine months after his arrest. The charges against Jason Rezaian had been shrouded in secrecy until now in what has become a politically sensitive case that has parallelled with high-level nuclear talks between Iran and global powers, including the United States. Monday, Rezaian's lawyer Leila Ahsan detailed the four serious offences her client faces, in a decision branded absurd Monday by the White House and the newspaper. As well as allegedly spying under the first two charges, the 39-year-old journalist, the Post's Tehran correspondent, stands accused of gathering classified information and of disseminating propaganda against the Islamic republic. Scroll down for video . Detained: Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian, seen here in 2013, was jailed in Tehran on July 22 last year . Rezaian, who was detained in July 2014, was officially charged in December, but details of the charges had never been released. Ahsan, who said she had access to the complete criminal file, said it contained 'no justifiable proof' against Rezaian, and that she had seen no legal reason to continue his detention after the case's preliminary investigation. But she said requests for bail had been turned down and criticised Iranian media for publishing allegations about Rezaian that are 'wrong and contrary to reality'. No date has yet been set for trial, Ahsan said, shortly after a senior judicial official described the dossier against the journalist, who holds both American and Iranian nationality, as 'thick'. Rezaian will face the allegations in one of the Islamic republic's revolutionary courts, whose jurisdiction includes handling crimes against national security. Its cases are heard behind closed doors. However Ahsan said: 'Jason is a journalist and the nature of his work is to have access to information and to publish it. He had no access to confidential information, either directly or indirectly.' Rezaian was detained in Tehran on July 22 last year, along with his Iranian wife Yeganeh Salehi, also a journalist, who was released on bail after spending two-and-a-half months in custody. Rezaian is being held in the capital's notorious Evin Prison and his family have frequently spoken of their fears for his health, citing his need for medication to combat high blood pressure. But Ahsan said he was 'in good spirits' despite being held in cramped conditions. He has also had no access to newspapers or media. His mother Mary said she had discussed the charges with the journalist's wife, who remains in Tehran, but had no further comment. The reporter's detention has political resonance both because of his dual nationality and the long-running nuclear talks regarding Tehran's disputed nuclear programme. White House spokesman Josh Earnest said it had no official confirmation of the allegations, but if reports of Rezaian being accused of spying were true it would be 'absurd' and that the charges should be 'immediately dropped'. But the journalist's predicament would have no bearing on a nuclear deal either way, he added. Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif last week said the reporter faced

Summary: Jason Rezaian faces trial for collaborating with 'hostile governments' The Tehran correspondent is accused of gathering classified information . He has been in jail for nine months with requests for bail denied . Charges labelled 'absurd' by White House and 'ludicrous' by paper .


A father has been left furious after police ran over his daughter’s cat – and then simply told the family that their pet had been ‘disposed of’. Harry the ginger tom was hit by a police car near Tony Hunt’s home. But instead of tracking down the owner and explaining what had happened, the officers involved knocked on a neighbour’s door and asked for a black bin bag. A witness then described seeing them ‘scooping Harry up and placing him in the bag in the boot of the car’. Tony Hunt, from Normanton in Derby, is demanding an apology from police after a neighbour reported his daughter's cat Harry had been hit by a patrol car and 'disposed of' Mr Hunt spent two days putting up ‘lost cat’ posters in his area before finding out what had happened from a local teenager. Incredibly, when he contacted police, officers coldly told him Harry had been ‘disposed of’. Yesterday Mr Hunt, from Normanton, Derby, broke down as he described how a neighbour had witnessed the police car running over his cat. The incident is now being investigated by Derbyshire Police’s Professional Standards Department, he said. Mr Hunt, 42, said he had told five-year-old daughter Lily that her beloved pet had gone to heaven, but could not bring himself to tell her why. He accused police of a ‘lack of humanity’ and demanded a face-to-face apology from the two officers involved – one of whom was a WPC. Mr Hunt is outraged as the three-year-old ginger cat (pictured) was micro-chipped so officers could easily have contacted the family . The restaurant manager, who lives with partner Zoe Price, 30, their daughter Lily and one-year-old son Thomas, said: ‘What has happened is absolutely disgusting. ‘I couldn’t believe what I was hearing when a young lad called to tell me he had seen the police run over Harry. ‘I called 101 straight away and eventually spoke to a desk sergeant, who confirmed Harry had been hit and said he’d been “disposed of”. ‘There was no compassion whatsoever. He didn’t go into details as to how Harry had been “disposed of” and I didn’t want to know, to be honest. For all I know, they could have tossed him straight in the bin.’ Mr Hunt was informed about the three-year-old cat’s demise by Ali Nisar, who lives a street away. The 16-year-old saw the car coming ‘at speed’ down the road with its blue lights flashing last Sunday. Mr Hunt'sfamily have been devastated by what happened, saying a 'huge chunk' of their lives is now missing . He said: ‘The cat was in the middle of the road but the car went straight over it. They didn’t seem to brake, but I don’t know how they could not have seen it.’ Mr Nisar added: ‘Two days later I saw Tony’s poster and recognised the picture of the cat. I rang him to tell him that the police had killed his cat. I was gobsmacked that they hadn’t already informed him.’ Mr Hunt said Harry was microchipped and his

Summary: Tony Hunt, from Normanton in Derby, is demanding an apology from police . Cat was run down by a patrol car then dumped in the boot, neighbours say . Ginger Tom had micro-chip, so officers could have easily contacted family . Derbyshire Police said they are trying to identify the officers involved .


Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta accepts the fallen champions are facing a battle to finish in the top four. Zabaleta admits confidence is low with Sunday's derby loss at Manchester United having continued a dismal run which has seen City capitulate in the Barclays Premier League title race. Manuel Pellegrini's men crashed 4-2 at Old Trafford, a sixth defeat in eight games in all competitions and a result which leaves them fourth and clinging onto a Champions League place. Wayne Rooney leaps onto Fellaini's back after United take the lead through the big Belgian, who has had an excellent renaissance recently . It is a far cry from the situation on New Year's Day, when the defending champions pulled level with Chelsea at the top with a 3-2 win over Sunderland. Having been eight points behind just over a month earlier, City appeared to be clicking into gear - but all has suddenly gone wrong. They now trail the leaders by 12 points, having played a game more, and their form continues to offer encouragement for the likes of Southampton and Liverpool below them. A dejected Yaya Toure and Fernandinho look on following their defeat to rivals Manchester United . Zabaleta said: 'It is time to analyse what we are doing wrong and try to improve for the next few games. There are still 18 points to play for and we must be honest with ourselves and start to push hard, play better and win games, so we can get in the top four. 'When you lose those games it is always really hard, but that is football sometimes. Football is about momentum. 'It seems you lose confidence when you cannot get results and it was a really tough afternoon.' City were chasing a record fifth successive derby win and the occasion initially seemed to rouse them from their recent troubles as they made a blistering start. Sergio Aguero was the rare highlight in an otherwise dismal Manchester City performance at Old Trafford . Aguero scored twice, but he had very little to cheer about as Manchester City left the Eitihad empty handed . Their movement and energy was superb and they claimed a well-worked opening goal through Sergio Aguero after just eight minutes. But that was as good as it got as United equalised through the excellent Ashley Young and then took complete control. Further goals from the impressive Marouane Fellaini, Juan Mata and Chris Smalling secured a convincing win before Aguero's 100th City goal came as a late consolation. 'It seems we lost confidence and were nervous,' said Zabaleta. 'Then it was hard for the team to react and we conceded the second goal. Manchester City's manager Manuel Pellegrini issues instructions as his side lose to their rivals . All of United's outfield players congratulate celebrate as they score in the derby at Old Trafford on Sunday . 'In the second half we didn't create many chances and when United scored the third goal the game was over.' Winger Jesus Navas was at a loss to explain City's failure to

Summary: Current holders Manchester City have capitulated in this season's title race . Derby defeat to Manchester United leaves them 12 points adrift of Chelsea . Manuel Pellegrini's side have dropped to fourth behind United and Arsenal . Southampton sit in fifth place five points behind Manchester City . READ: Pellegrini's job on the line as Patrick Vieira waits in the wings .


Usually a highlight of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia, Alex Perry's name is a notable absence from the schedule in 2015. The designer revealed in February that he would not be presenting a collection at the Sydney event this week, and revealed to Daily Mail Australia on Sunday that he was enjoying 'taking a breather'. Despite this year marking the 20th anniversary of MBFWA, Perry is taking in the fashions from the comfort of the front row, after focusing on his international efforts of late. 'My team and I just need a bit of a breather - we've just finished selling in Paris, and we've had an incredible season over there, so we're busy focusing on international at the moment,' Perry told DMA at the Ellery show on first night of Fashion Week. Scroll down for video . Perry pulls out of presenting: Acclaimed designer Alex Perry opts out of showing at this year's MBFWA . 'We're busy working on Cruise too,' (Perry's popular party dress collection). 'I wouldn’t be standing here talking to you if we were showing on Monday or Tuesday,' he laughs. This is only the second Fashion Week the design powerhouse has missed in two decades. When asked if he will miss the excitement of running his own show, Perry said while he loves it, he's happy to sit back and see it from a new perspective. 'The chances I do get, I love to take in the whole thing, my eyes will be wide open as I sit in the front row,' he says. 'Because I'm not presenting a show I can really look forward to supporting some of my friends like Kym (Ellery) and Johnny (Schembri from By Johnny) they're my two faves I'm specifically wanting to see.' Fashion favourite: Perry says Kym Ellery (pictured left) is one of his favourite designers showing this week . On Kym Ellery's show, Perry says she had a great cast of models and knew the fashion would be beautiful and all about showcasing shape and new directions. As for what he sees trending this season, Perry said the Australian market is so diverse, anything could happen. 'There are so many different designers with so many styles now, It’s not like it was 50 years ago when skirts are to the knee or something like that, there are so many handwritings, so I think it will all become really apparent after we see them this week.' 'Someone like Kym is so incredibly on point internationally at the moment which is her style, but then Johnny is going to give us some fun, sexy tight stuff.' Fashion flashback: Showing since 1996 , this marks the second time in twenty years Perry won't show . Model moment: Perry with Cheyenne Tozzi (pictured left) who previously starred in Australia's Next Top Model . Perry also believes the Australian market has it's on unique flair, different to fashion internationally that has a more uniform look. 'We definitely have our own signature. I wouldn't say relaxed even though people say that all the time, it’s more

Summary: Australian fashion designer Alex Perry won't show at this year's MBFWA . The designer is excited to kick back and enjoy the shows from front row . This will be the designer's second MBFWA he has missed in two decades . Perry is now focusing on global expansion in Asia and Middle East .


Nicola Sturgeon was booed last night as she refused to rule out holding a second independence vote in the next few years – despite having earlier claimed 2014’s referendum was a ‘once in a generation’ event. Two years ago, Miss Sturgeon said of the independence vote: ‘We have always said it’s a once in a generation thing.’ But last night, in an election debate on Scottish TV, she said she respected last year’s result, and said she would not call for another plebiscite in the SNP manifesto for the Westminster election in May. Scroll down for video . Support: Asked by Mr Murphy (left) where she 'wanted' Mr Miliband to be prime minister, Ms Sturgeon (right) said: 'I'm offering to help make Ed Miliband prime minister. I don't want to see the Tories in Downing Street' Power: The result of the election this May is set to put Ms Sturgeon in a powerful position at Westminster, with the chance of choosing which party can form a government. Above, the SNP leader at tonight's debate . She said she would not rule out such a call in the manifesto for the 2016 Scottish Parliament election, saying: ‘That’s another matter.’ The admission sparked howls of derision from the audience. The Scottish first minister was accused of holding Britain to ‘ransom’ after she said she was ‘offering to make Ed Miliband prime minister’. She said she wanted to wanted to do a deal with Mr Miliband so she can influence the policies of a Labour government and keep it ‘honest’. Reacting to Miss Sturgeon’s offer to prop up Mr Miliband, Labour’s leader in Scotland, Jim Murphy, said: ‘Nicola, we don’t need your help. Reacting to Miss Sturgeon’s offer to prop up Mr Miliband, Labour’s leader in Scotland, Jim Murphy, said: ‘Nicola, we don’t need your help. ‘What we need is people north and south of the border, people in Scotland, people in England and people in across Wales coming together to kick out an out of touch government.’ He pleaded with the audience to claim that Labour can only beat the Conservatives if people vote for Mr Miliband in Scotland. ‘Only Labour is big enough, only Labour is strong enough to beat the Tories and their austerity,’ he said. Debate: From left to right, Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy, Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson, First Minister and SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon and Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie . Plan: Speaking in the debate for STV, Ms Sturgeon (right) said wanted Scots to vote SNP rather than Labour because 'we can make sure Labour keeps its promises'. Left, Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy . Grant Shapps, Conservative Party chairman said: ‘Tonight Nicola Sturgeon has promised that she’d prop up a minority Labour government – and hold Great Britain to ransom, vote by vote, policy by policy. ‘And that means more debt, higher taxes and the end of Trident – wreaking havoc on our economy and putting the security of British people and their families at risk. ‘Weak Ed Miliband doesn’t stand a chance. He’s in

Summary: Nicola Sturgeon took part in debate between leaders of Scottish parties . SNP leader said she is 'offering to help make Ed Miliband prime minister' Her failure to rule out another referendum was met with boos by audience . Added she would not support Conservative government with SNP MPs .


Danniella Westbrook's cage fighting ex-fiancé has been arrested for allegedly assaulting and harassing her. Tom Richards, 25, was arrested yesterday morning in his home city of Swansea. After being held in a cell for 11 hours, the cage fighter was bailed at 7pm as police continue their investigation. It comes after Westbrook, 41, made claims on social media that her younger former lover had been violent towards her, posting a photograph on Twitter of her bruised hand. The pair were last seen together at an Essex pub last month (above) after splitting up in November . It comes after the 41-year-old accused her younger former boyfriend of violence online. She was seen last month with a black-eye. Richards strenuously denies the allegations and has not been charged . Richards, who is an MMA fighter, has vehemently denied the allegations against him. The pair split in November last year after spending months together in California while Westbrook tried to rid herself of drugs. Speaking of his arrest yesterday, a spokesman for Richards said there was 'no truth' behind the allegations. 'There is no truth in these allegations and we will be challenging them.' The couple split in November after spending months together in California . Police arrested Richards in Swansea yesterday morning on suspicion of physically attacking his former girlfriend in Essex. While denying ever harassing or harming his former girlfriend, a spokesman added being arrested had been 'upsetting' for Richards. 'He is training for a fight and could do without the distraction. Due to the seriousness of these allegations that’s all we can say at the moment.' Taking to Twitter after being released, he wrote: 'Finally getting into bed after such a long day, cheers for all messages will reply tmz on here and other social media,#TeamBabyBoy (sic).' It is the second time Richards has faced legal action over allegedly abusing his former girlfriend. He was previously arrested over claims he gave the mother-of-two a black eye. Police later dropped the case against him. The claims of harassment involve alleged text messages and phone calls made to the blonde soap star. Westbrook has not spoken publicly of the most recent allegations. The actress, who was last year spotted at her local job centre collecting leaflets on childcare, is understood to be on holiday with her children. She and Richards became an item after the former EastEnders starlet parted ways with her husband of 12 years. They were last seen together in March when they met at an Essex pub. Westbrook, who has a history of drug addiction and homelessness, is understood to be on holiday with her children . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Tom Richards was arrested in Swansea over allegedly assaulting actress . He was released after being held for 11 hours pending further inquiries . Westbrook previously accused him of physically assaulting her on Twitter . The 25-year-old cage fighter has strenuously denied the allegations .


A city high-flyer who combined her stressful finance job with raising six children has advised her daughters to marry early and have children while they are young. Fund manager Nicola Horlick, 54, said she felt a noticeable difference in her body between her first child at age 25 and her last at 38. She revealed juggling child-rearing with boardroom duties meant she had to breastfeed in the office – even while carrying out job interviews. Nicola Horlick, 54, whoraised six children while working in the City, says women should have babies early . Her eldest daughter Georgina died from leukaemia in 1998 age 12. Mrs Horlick has children Alice, 26, Serena, 24, Rupert, 21, Antonia, 18, and Benjie, 15. She said: ‘I had my last child when I was 38 and I was 25 when I had Georgie and I noticed a major difference between the first and the last in terms of my body. ‘My advice to them [her daughters] is not to leave it too late to get married and to have children in their twenties if possible. It is better for you and better for the baby. ‘When I breastfed it was in the office and I have breastfed when I have been interviewing people for jobs. ‘I used to have a shawl and I would put it over the head of a baby and no one cared. But if you do it with your breast bare in public then it does affect some people and maybe older people. ‘I don’t think there is any point in doing that and babies don’t mind having a shawl over their head.’ She is disapproving of stay-at-home mothers because she believes the lifestyle will leave them twiddling their thumbs. ‘I don’t think women should be stay at home mums because if you are an ambitious and intelligent woman what are you going to do sitting at home whilst your child is at school?’ she said. A family photo shows Nicol Horlick, pictured with her children Georgina at 10, Alice at eight, Serena at six, Rupert at three and Antonia, aged seven months, with Nanny Joan Buckfield . ‘But I don’t think it’s particularly acceptable for mothers to do jobs that involve them working later into the night and all weekend. If you are doing that then what is the point of having a baby?’ The fund manager, who is married to second husband financial journalist Martin Baker after divorcing Tim Horlick in 2005, said she does not feel her hard work has negatively impacted her children. ‘I don’t actually feel that my children have suffered and I don’t carry any guilt. People often ask me “Do you feel guilty?” and the answer is no. Because my children are better off having a mother who feels fulfilled than a mother who feels unfulfilled,’ she said. Mrs Horlick is now campaigning for Just A Drop, which aims to reduce child mortality by delivering clean and safe drinking water. She revealed her daughter Georgina inspired her to fundraise for Africa before she died. Mrs Horlick

Summary: Nicola Horlick, 54, raised six children while working in the City . She wants daughters Alice, 26, Serena, 24 and Antonia, 18, to go through motherhood earlier . Fund manager says she felt a noticeable difference in her body between her first child at age 25 and her last at 38 . Adds 'ambitious and intelligent' women shouldn't be stay-at-home mothers .


She might have the physical attributes of a woman but Jennifer Pagonis was in fact born intersex, meaning she is genetically male and has the reproductive organs to match. The 29-year-old from Chicago has Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS), a very rare disorder affecting 1 in 20,000 which prevents a womb from growing and causes testes to grow in the abdomen or other unusual places in the body. Pagonis said she always felt different with constant hospital visits but didn't learn the full truth about her condition until a college instructor described the hormone syndrome one day during class. The brunette - who currently works for a non-profit addressing the legal rights of intersex individuals - immediately phoned her mother to discuss her suspicions and was shocked to find her worst fears confirmed. Scroll down for video . Speaking out: She might have the physical attributes of a woman but Jennifer Pagonis (above) was in fact born intersex, meaning she is genetically male and has the reproductive organs to match . Flashback: The 29-year-old (seen above circa 1990) has Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS), a very rare disorder which prevents a womb from growing and causes testes to grow in the abdomen . 'I was like, "Oh. My. God! That's the thing the teacher was talking about ... ,"' Pagonis told the Associated Press. 'And then I went into like a freefall.' Two decades ago, there was little information about AIS and Pagonis' parents were'n't sure how to talk openly about the condition. Pagonis was born with an enlarged clitoris, no uterus and a partial vagina that surgeons later extended so that as an adult she might have normal sexual intercourse. However, Pagonis says she learned as a teenager that this was 'almost impossible'. Undescended testes were also removed from her abdomen to prevent them from developing cancer; although some doctors now think affected children can be monitored instead. For a long time Pagonis struggled with depression and angst until meeting young intersex adults who've embraced their differences. Growing pains: Pagonis said she always felt different with constant hospital visits but didn't learn the full truth about her condition until a college instructor described the hormone syndrome one day during class . Body confident: Pagonis now uses the first name 'Pidgeon,' doesn't identify as female or male and works as an artist and intersex activist against surgery . Pagonis now uses the first name 'Pidgeon', doesn't identify as female or male and works as an intersex activist against surgery. Using social media to voice her thoughts, she recently tweeted: 'Diagnosed [with] testicular feminization (AIS) & labeled male pseudo-hermaphrodite exist in the gray. But, I believe, so does everybody.' Pagonis' advice for parents with intersex infants? 'Take them home and love them ... just the way they are.' Alice Dreger, a Northwestern University ethicist and author, says it makes sense for parents to raise affected kids as boys or girls. 'But sometimes we get that gender assignment wrong. And in those cases it's particularly important that we've not done unnecessary interventions.' Androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS)

Summary: Jennifer Pagonis has Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS) The disorder prevents a womb from growing and causes testes to grow in the abdomen or other unusual places . Pagonis said she always felt different with constant hospital visits but didn't learn the full truth about her condition until a college instructor described the hormone syndrome one day during class . Pagonis now uses the first name 'Pidgeon,' doesn't identify as female or male and works as an artist and intersex activist against surgery .


Nadine Coyle and Coleen Rooney showed off their caring sides today as they joined forces with Cancer Research's Race For Life. Ahead of the summer runs, the ladies have also lent their faces to the ad campaign for the drive. The ladies ditch their usual sharply-dressed style for a Game of Thrones-style makeover - complete with flowing tresses and defiant stares. Scroll down for video . Coleen Rooney (left) and Nadine Coyle (right) have joined forces with Cancer Research for Race For Life . Dressed in ethereal light pink gowns and feathered headdresses, the woman echo a hippy spirit as they look into the lens. Fashion designer Coleen, 28, and singer Nadine, 29, are hoping the shots will encourage women from across the UK, regardless of their age, shape or fitness level, to join the female-only event. The race raises money that goes towards research into over 200 types of cancer affecting both men and women. Coleen said: 'I am so thrilled to be supporting Cancer Research UK's Race for Life. Regardless of your age or how fit you are, everyone can take part or sponsor someone.' Coleen wears an intricate feathered headdress for the campaign pictures . Nadine was given ribbon-braided hair for her photoshoot . She continued: 'The money raised is vital to help beat this horrible disease. So gather your girls, sign up, and let's beat cancer sooner.' Nadine added: 'I am incredibly proud to be supporting Cancer Research UK's Race for Life this year. 'Cancer has affected too many loved ones and it's time to fight back. 'Everyone who runs, walks or sponsors someone at Race for Life events this summer will make a huge difference in the fight against cancer. 'Let's show cancer that hell hath no fury like a woman in pink!' Women can take part in 5K, 10K and Pretty Muddy events by going to www.raceforlife.org. Fashion designer Coleen, 28, (left) and singer Nadine, 29, (right) are hoping the shots will encourage women from across the UK, regardless of their age, shape or fitness level, to join the female-only event .

Summary: Coleen Rooney and Nadine Coyle have signed up to Race For Life . Stars also posed for Cancer Research's new campaign for the event series .


Book of the week . NATURALISTS IN PARADISE: WALLACE , BATES AND SPRUCE IN THE AMAZON . By John Hemming . (Thames & Hudson £19.95) Back in 1961 three young Oxford graduates set off to explore the Iriri river in a remote part of the Amazon. One of them, Richard Mason, became the last Englishman to be killed by an uncontacted tribe, when he was murdered with bows and arrows. The second, Kit Lambert, went on to manage The Who. But for the third, John Hemming, the trip was the beginning of a lifelong fascination with the region, and a distinguished career writing about it. Bird of paradise: A musician wren . More than 50 years on, that same fascination still shines out of every page of Naturalists In Paradise, the compelling story of an earlier trio of young British explorers. At first sight - and several subsequent ones - 'paradise' mightn't seem the obvious word to describe the Amazon basin in the mid 19th century. A huge anti-government uprising had destroyed much of whatever infrastructure there had been. River transport, the only kind available, still relied on getting the local Indians to do the paddling - or, when faced with waterfalls and rapids, the heavy lifting. Flooding could cause chunks of land, some of several acres, to come hurtling down the river, smashing everything in their way. And of course, there was a spectacular array of biting and stinging insects - including mosquitoes, which nobody had yet linked to malaria. Nonetheless, for naturalists as driven as Alfred Russel Wallace, Henry Bates and Richard Spruce, a paradise is exactly what the Amazon was. Even after being attacked by a particularly nasty species of wasp, Spruce wrote of his admiration for 'their beauty, ingenuity and heroic ferocity'. These days, the image of 19th-century British travellers is perhaps of public-school types airily bossing the natives about, possibly from a sedan chair. Well, not in this case - because Wallace, Bates and Spruce were all classic examples of Victorian self-improvement. None was from a rich family and none went to school beyond 14. All, however, soon set about the urgent task of educating themselves. At 15, Bates was working 13 hours a day, six days a week, as a hosiery apprentice. Fortunately, that didn't prevent him from learning Greek, Latin, French, Drawing and Composition at the local Mechanics' Institute in Leicester, or from developing a passion for natural history. Naturalist Richard Spruce . The young Wallace loved nothing better than to curl up with the poetry of Milton or Dante - until he discovered the joys of plant classification. Aged 17, Spruce carefully listed 403 species of plants near his Yorkshire home, before surrendering to the seemingly irresistible appeal of mosses and liverworts. When Wallace and Bates met in Leicester in 1844, apparently at the public library, they immediately realised they were kindred spirits. Four years later, still in their early 20s and having found a London agent to sell any specimens they sent back, they sailed to Brazil, which was already recognised as an

Summary: Naturalists In Paradise tells the tale of an early trio of British explorers . In 1961 the young Oxford graduates set off to explore the Iriri river . Alfred Russel Wallace, Henry Bates and Richard Spruce found a paradise .


Departing England Cricket Board chairman Giles Clarke chose one of the most prestigious cricket occasions of the year, the Wisden Almanack launch, to make a complete fool of himself. Clarke, despite his standing as one of world cricket’s big powerbrokers who will continue with his deputy chairmanship of the ICC, embarrassed VIP guests with his astonishing behaviour at the Lord’s Pavilion Long Room dinner. Clarke arrived upset that the new ECB regime had just sacked his England managing director appointment, Paul Downton, whom he had rashly called a ‘man of great judgment’. Departing ECB chairman Giles Clarke made a fool of himself during the Wisden Almanack launch . Clarke confronted guest speaker Ehsan Mani and Sportsmail's Lawrence Booth during the dinner . He was further annoyed that Lawrence Booth’s Wisden editor notes had been scathing of the way the ECB on Clarke’s watch had botched the axing of Kevin Pietersen while operating a ‘nexus of self-preservation’. And Clarke finally lost the plot when eloquent guest speaker Ehsan Mani of Pakistan, the former president of ICC, outlined his understandable concern for the future of world cricket as a result of the financial and power carve-up by Clarke’s England, Australia and India. After Mani had finished speaking Clarke loudly harangued Wisden editor Booth across the table — in front of England all-rounder Moeen Ali, former fast bowler Devon Malcolm and ECB chief executive Tom Harrison. England cricketer Moeen Ali witnessed the incident at the Lord’s Pavilion Long Room dinner . Clarke was furious Mani’s ‘disgraceful’ address had made no mention of ICC’s Test match contingency fund and also had strong objections to Wisden’s opinions. Yet Clarke had been granted a two-page platform in last year’s almanack to explain his ICC strategy. Clarke then confronted Mani about his speech and had another go at Booth before storming out of the Long Room in high dudgeon. Mani said: ‘I’m very used to Giles being utterly irrational. He always thinks it’s just about him when there’s a far bigger picture of three countries sharing 52 per cent of income between them.’ To complete the farce, Clarke’s nomination was supported by the ECB board on Thursday for him to become the first ECB president. Sky ban Henry for AP . Sky Sports have refused to allow their pundit Thierry Henry to present AP McCoy with his record 20th champion jump jockey title at Sandown on April 25, where the great AP could ride for the last time. Racing officials had asked Henry, who immediately agreed due to the esteem McCoy is held in by fellow sportsmen and because he is a big Arsenal fan to boot. But Sky have withdrawn Henry because the race meeting is being broadcast on Channel 4. A Sky spokesman said the Henry approach had not been made through the right channels. Sky Sports pundit Thierry Henry (centre) will not be allowed to appear on Channel 4's racing coverage . Henry had agreed to present Arsenal supporter Jockey AP McCoy with his 20th champion jump jockey title . Clare Balding is snubbing the Grand

Summary: Giles Clarke embarrassed guests during Wisden Almanack launch dinner . The departing ECB chairman was not happy with Paul Downton's dismissal . Sky Sports have blocked Thierry Henry from appearing on Channel 4 . Clare Balding will snub the Grand National to present women's Boat Race .


Dundee have vowed to stand by Paul McGowan after the bad boy midfielder was spared jail for a third assault on a policeman. But the Dens Park bad boy will miss two forthcoming games against former club Celtic because he is under house arrest. The 27-year-old has been placed on a 16-week restriction of liberty order which confines him to home between the hours of 7pm and 7am. And the Dark Blues face Ronny Deila's night next Wednesday night – before a Friday night trip to Parkhead on May 1. McGowan was handed his third conviction for assaulting a police officer at Airdrie Sheriff Court. As a St Mirren player he was sentenced to 130 hours of unpaid work and handed a one-year supervision order in January 2014 after admitting kicking two officers. The court heard McGowan 'charged towards' two police officers after a disturbance in Airdrie in the early hours of November 23 last year. He later kicked another officer on the body while being detained at Coatbridge police station. Paul McGowan avoided a prison sentence after a third assault on a policeman . Sheriff Derek O'Carroll spared the Dens star a prison sentence after hearing he had was undergoing counselling through PFA Scotland, the players' union, for a gambling problem in addition to social work sessions. In a statement Dundee vowed to support their player through his problems saying: 'The club does not condone the behaviour which has led to this and wouldn't from any member of our staff. 'We fully respect the decision made by the court and Dundee FC will be standing by the player. 'Paul is an integral part of the club and we will be working alongside the PFA with him as he bids to positively resolve his off the field issues. 'With the support of his manager, his teammates and club staff we hope Paul will be able to move forward and be part of another successful season next year at Dens Park. 'The club will be making no further comment on the matter.' His solicitor, Liam O'Donnell, told the court that social work reports 'finally give some indication that the accused is getting it in terms of his offending. He added: 'He was not in any trouble from the age of 16 to 23. At age 23 he separated from his partner. The reason he separated has been attributed to an underlying gambling problem. The 27-year-old Dundee midfielder pictured in action against Dundee United last week . 'This gambling problem seems to be the root of his offending. When he takes alcohol his anger about the gambling problem seems to come out through aggression.' O'Donnell revealed the former St Mirren player was undergoing voluntary counselling each week through the Paisley-based RCA Trust, which helps people with alcohol and gambling addictions. 'He is fully supported by his club,' he added. 'The managing director of Dundee Football Club is present in court to indicate his support because he is addressing matters.' After listening to the address, Sheriff O'Carroll reminded McGowan of the previous occasions he had

Summary: Paul McGowan avoided a jail sentence after police attack . Midfielder under house arrest and will miss two games against Celtic . The 27-year-old is on a 16-week restriction of liberty order .


The director of a jail for juvenile gang members was gunned down in the streets by prisoners' fellow criminals as he made his way to work on Friday. Luis Andres Cuyun, 30, was riding in a car when two suspected Mara Salvatrucha members opened fired on him and his driver, who was injured in the attack. A Salvadoran man arrested for alleged involvement in the shooting later told authorities that he had come to the country specifically to kill Cuyun as 'revenge' for treatment of gang members at the director's center in Guatemala City. WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES BELOW . Luis Andres Cuyun, 30, the director of a jail for young gang members in Guatemala City, was killed as he went to work on Friday morning . The director and his companion, social welfare official Abimael Rodas Palacios, were riding in their pickup truck when suspected Mara Salvatrucha gang members opened fire . Cuyun had been riding to work before the sudden attack on Friday morning in Guatemala City, the nation's capital and largest city . Salvadoran Juan Carlos Medina Luna, 29, and Guatemalan Mario Alfonso Aguilar, 18, were arrested after a short police chase . Juan Carlos Medina Luna, 29, who entered the country from El Salvador two months ago, said he carried out the hit on the orders of a man named 'El Travieso' or 'The Naughty One' and did it 'because I like to kill'. Guatemalan Mario Alfonso Aguilar, 18, who is known as Marito, was also arrested for the attack on Friday after a police chase, according to Prensa Libre. Another suspect in the two men's car fled, police say. The incident reportedly stretched for several blocks after a gang truck pulled alongside Cuyun's pickup and began shooting. Cuyun and his companion Abimael Rodas Palacios were said to have gotten out of their car and began firing back at their attackers. Palacios, 42, a worker for the country's social welfare secretary, was taken to the hospital with bullet wounds in his leg and arm. Two AK-47s and two grenades were found inside Medina Luna and Aguilar's gray Mitsubishi van. Medina Luna said that the pair had been ordered to kill Cuyun by gang leader El Travieso, and said that he did the hit job because he enjoys killing . Medina Luna said that Cuyun had made his fellow gang members 'vomit blood' at Las Gaviotas. Above, the victims' car. Cuyun and Palacios were said to have gotten out of their car and fired back at their attackers before the jail director was gunned down and . Two AK-47s and two fragmentation grenades were found in the suspected attackers' Mitsubishi when they were arrested . Medina Luna said that Cuyun had made his fellow gang members 'vomit blood' at Las Gaviotas, which means 'The Seagulls' , according to Siglo 21. A children's advocate from the Guatemalan office of human rights inspected conditions at the facility in 2012 and found that they were acceptable, according to the country's human rights organization Institución del Procurador de los Derechos Humanos . Mara Salvatrucha,

Summary: Luis Andres Cuyun, 30, who ran Las Gaviotas facility in Guatemala City, shot dead by attackers who later said they were ordered to do the hit . Cuyun and his social welfare official companion fired back at the attackers . Juan Carlos Medina Luna, 29, and Mario Alfonso Aguilar, 18, arrested . Gang said that its members were abused inside Cuyun's jail .


Two comedians and a Coronation Street actress came out in support of Labour at a party rally. Ben Elton took a swipe at Myleene Klass over her criticism of Ed Miliband's mansion tax plans, at the event also attended by Eddie Izzard, Joey Essex and Sally Lindsay. The comedian told a 1,000-strong crowd at Warrington's Parr Hall the popstar - who claimed the planned levy on homes worth more than £2 million would hit 'little grannies' - had made her money 'showering in a bikini' and should be 'proud to make a contribution'. Elton, who distanced himself from the party under Tony Blair, told supporters he was 'back with Labour'. He said: 'It's no secret that I am now one of that wealthy minority. Me and Myleene Klass. Scroll down for video . Comedian Ben Elton, left, took a swipe at Myleene Klass, right, during a rally for Labour supporters . The Only Way is Essex star Joey Essex posed for a selfie with a fan during rally in Warrington . 'I made my money cracking knob gags, she made her money showering in a bikini. 'We should both be proud to make our contribution.' Elton lashed out at the glitzy Black and White fundraising ball staged annually by the Conservatives to raise funds. 'Apparently we are the ones that sneer. Really? Have you seen the Black and White ball? 'Just a little bit of sneering going on I think.' Long-time Labour supporter Eddie Izzard said the party would offer a 'fair chance for everyone'. Actress Sally Lindsay told the crowd 'it makes me sick' that people are having to turn to foodbanks because they cannot afford to eat. The former Coronation Street star backed Labour's plans to ban exploitative zero-hours contracts and called for a 'decent minimum' wage. Coronation Street actress Sally Lindsay joined Justine Miliband and Eddie Izzard at the campaign event . Joey Essex was among the crowd at the rally where Ed Miliband announced a £5 billion Future Homes Fund . 'That's why I'm voting Labour, that's why I support Ed.' Martin Freeman, one of Britain's most bankable Hollywood stars, was the first celebrity face to back Labour's 2015 General Election campaign. Joey Essex, who posed for selfies with excited fans, was attending the event ahead of interviewing all the party leaders for a TV special. At the rally in Warrington, Ed Miliband told supporters a Labour government would 'get Britain building again'. Announcing a £5 billion Future Homes Fund, he said Labour would build 125,000 new homes. In a speech, he said: 'There's nothing more British than the dream of home ownership. Starting out in a place of your own. But for so many young people today that dream is fading.' He went on: 'Our plan is the first real plan for housebuilding in a generation. 'We will build at least 200,000 homes a year by the end of the Parliament. 'We won't let those large developers just hoard land. 'Waiting for it to go up in value when it could be used to build homes. 'We'll

Summary: Cast of celebrities attend Labour party rally in Warrington, Cheshire . Comedian Ben Elton told supporters he was now 'back with Labour' Eddie Izzard said the party would offer a 'fair chance for everyone' Sally Lindsay backed Labour's plans to ban exploitative zero-hours .


Chamali Fernando, candidate for Cambridge, was speaking at a hustings event last night when she made the comment . A Tory parliamentary candidate has sparked outrage after claiming mental health patients should wear coloured wristbands to flag up their conditions. Chamali Fernando, candidate for Cambridge, was speaking at a hustings event last night when she made the startling suggestion. She said wearing wristbands indicating a person's condition would help doctors, lawyers and police officers – because people suffering mental illnesses often struggled to explain themselves. Ms Fernando, a barrister for 12 years, said: 'Police, social services or hospitals dealing with people with conditions that affect their ability to communicate can decide they are being obstructive or evasive. 'They do not realise the person may have a mental health or other condition. The way they behave often affects the way they are treated. 'Carrying some kind of identification shows they have a particular condition so allowances can be made. 'There are also different ways of doing this without stigmatising the person, such as carrying a card with details of the condition but in some cases by wearing a coloured wristband.' Ms Fernando's 'shocking' suggestion was slammed by the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg today. Mr Clegg told MailOnline: 'The Liberal Democrats have spent many years campaigning for an end to the stigma around mental health. 'Silly ideas like making people suffering from mental health issues wear wristbands would only increase the discrimination and stigma around mental health, rather than end it.' Mr Clegg told MailOnline: 'The Liberal Democrats have spent many years campaigning for an end to the stigma around mental health' Miriam Gonzalez Durantez (right), the wife of Liberal Democrats leader Nick Clegg, joined the party's candidate for Hazel Grove, in Stockport, Lisa Smart (left) Julian Huppert, the Lib Dem candidate and Cambridge MP, said: 'I was really shocked at the suggestion that people with mental health problems should be expected to wear wristbands to identify themselves.' Mr Huppert said: 'I have fought hard for many years against the stigma people with mental health problems face. There is already far too much discrimination against mental health throughout our society, and a wristband saying 'I am depressed' is not going to help. 'We need to massively improve mental health support, which has been not good enough for many decades. I hope Chamali regrets her comments and will think carefully about her attitude to mental illness in the future.' Political blogger Richard Taylor reported Ms Fernando's comments at last night's hustings . The Conservative candidate insisted her remarks were 'distorted', adding: 'It was not that they should wear a wristband. That would be draconian' Ms Fernando has insisted that her comments were 'taken out of context'. She said: 'The question that was asked is how authorities, such as the police, could better deal with mental health issues. 'At Cambridge National Autistic Hustings the chairman of CNAS said he carries a green card in his wallet to identify his condition. 'There are people who have come into contact with the police and due to an

Summary: Chamali Fernando made comments at a hustings in Cambridge last night . She claimed wearing wristbands could help doctors, lawyers and police . Her 'shocking' suggestion was attacked by her political rivals today . Ms Fernando insisted her comments had been taken out of context . Nick Clegg said the proposal would 'increase discrimination and stigma'


The brothers of men convicted of sex offences are five times more likely than average to commit similar crimes, according to researchers. They also found the sons of fathers with a criminal record for sex offending were nearly four times more likely to be convicted of such crimes. The biggest study of its kind suggests sex offending could run in the family along the male genetic line. The brothers of men convicted of sex offences are five times more likely than average to commit similar crimes, a study found. Johnny Savile (left) is accused of abusing seven women, while Jimmy Savile (right) raped and sexually assaulted patients in 41 hospitals during a 24 year reign of abuse . Sex offending could run in families along the male genetic line, experts claim. The Savile's, including alleged sex abusers Johnny (far left) and Jimmy Savile (far right), are pictured in a family portrait from the 1930s . Mohammed Jumale, known as Deeq, (left) and his brother Omar Jumale (right) were part of a 13-strong Somali prostitution gang that raped girls as young as 13-years-old . The findings show that 40 to 50 per cent of the differences in risk between close relatives of offenders and men from the general population were genetically driven. But the researchers stressed that this did not mean a man with a brother or father convicted of rape would inevitably follow in their footsteps. The news comes after the high profile case of Jimmy Savile, who it was revealed raped and sexually assaulted patients in 41 hospitals during a 24 year reign of abuse. It is now believed that his elder brother Johhny ‘most likely’ abused seven women at a South London hospital, according to an NHS report. Over the past few years a string of brothers have been convicted of child sex offences, including Mohammed Jumale and his brother Omar Jumale, who were part of a 13-strong gang that raped girls as young as 13-years old. Anjum Dogar, 31, and his brother Akhtar, 32 were jailed in 2013 for the abuse of six girls over the course of eight years in Oxford. Lead scientist Professor Niklas Langstrom, from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, said: ‘It’s important to remember that it’s nothing mystic. ‘Of course you don’t inherit in some kind of automatised robotic way so that you will grow up to be a sexual offender.’ Razwan Razaq (left) and his brother Umar (right) were jailed in 2010 for being part of a five-member gang that groomed girls as young as 11 in Rotherham . Anjum Dogar, 31, and his brother Akhtar, 32 were jailed in 2013 for the abuse of six girls over the course of eight years in Oxford. Another set of brothers, Zeeshan Ahmed and Bilal Ahmed, were also convicted . The scientists studied data on all men convicted of sexual offences in Sweden between 1973 and 2009. Rates of sexual offending there are similar to those in the UK. Of the 21,566 offenders, nearly half had convictions for adult rape or child molesting. Other crimes included

Summary: Swedish research finds tendency to sex offences passed down male line . Sons of fathers who commit sex crimes four times likely to be convicted . Researchers explain brothers and sons do not inevitably go on to offend .


At least 34 people were arrested after hundreds of protesters gathered in New York City on Tuesday night to march against police brutality. The march was organized by National Actions to Stop Murder By Police. Many of the protesters cited the deaths of Eric Garner in Staten Island and Walter Scott in South Carolina. The protesters marched from Manhattan's Union Square and across the Brooklyn Bridge where they partially blocked traffic. Scroll down for video . Hundreds of protesters gathered in New York City on Tuesday night to march against police brutality . Demonstrators climb on the Brooklyn Bridge during the protest against police brutality . The march was organized by National Actions to Stop Murder By Police . Stephen Davis, the Police Department's chief spokesman, said 34 people had been arrested by early evening . Many of the protesters cited the deaths of Eric Garner in Staten Island and Walter Scott in South Carolina . Organizers say Tuesday's protest was one of 28 being held across the country . Protesters tried to gain accress to the roadways of the Brooklyn Bridge, but they were blocked by police . Police began making arrests around 4:30 p.m. and by late evening at least 34 people had been arrested . Stephen Davis, the Police Department’s chief spokesman, said 34 people had been arrested by 6:40 p.m, reports the New York Times. Police say an off-duty police officer driving home on the bridge was assaulted by two protesters when he got out of his vehicle to investigate. Police say the suspects ran off after he identified himself as a police officer. He was hospitalized with injuries to his face and arm. Mayor Bill de Blasio released a statement condemning the violence - he said it was 'unacceptable and will absolutely not be tolerated.' Traffic was halted as more people gained access to the roads . Protesters were angered by fresh cases of police violence against unarmed black men in the United States . 'And any other person who might use the right to peaceful protest as cover to initiate violence, cause mayhem or incite disorder — whether against the police, the people or property of our great city — should consider themselves on notice that New York City will not stand for it.' Last year, two officers were assaulted on the bridge during a protest over Garner's chokehold death. Seven people were seen on amateur video pushing, kicking and punching the two officers. Five people were later arrested in that assault. Organizers say Tuesday's protest was one of 28 being held across the country. The protest started at Union Square for a 2 p.m. rally and more protesters joined during the march . Mayor Bill de Blasio released a statement condemning the violence - he said it was 'unacceptable and will absolutely not be tolerated'

Summary: The march was organized by National Actions to Stop Murder By Police . Protesters marched from Manhattan's Union Square and across the Brooklyn Bridge where they partially blocked traffic . Marched from Manhattan's Union Square and across the Brooklyn Bridge where they partially blocked traffic . Police say an off-duty police officer driving home on the bridge was assaulted by two protesters when he got out of his vehicle to investigate .


A series of unpublished love letters from Mexican artist Frida Kahlo to her lover Jose Bartoli are expected to fetch upwards of $120,000 when the passionate missives go up for auction later this . During her marriage to muralist Diego Rivera, Frida penned the letters to Jose, a Catalan artist whom she met while she was recovering from surgery in New York. Their steamy correspondence began shortly after she returned to Mexico following the trip and continued throughout their secret three-year romance. 'I don’t know how to write love letters. But I wanted to tell you that my whole being opened for you,' then-39-year-old Frida wrote in October of 1946. Scroll down for video . Secret romance: Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (pictured) wrote passionate love letters to Jose Bartoli from 1946 and 1949 while she was married to muralist Diego Rivera . Enduring love: A collection of 25 of the unpublished letters will be auctioned off at Doyle New York on April 15 . She continued: 'Since I fell in love with you everything is transformed and is full of beauty… love is like an aroma, like a current, like rain.' The letters, 25 of which are headed to auction at Doyle New York on April 15, were written in Spanish between August 1946 and November 1949 and saved by Jose until his death in 1995. The archive of passionate messages, which comprise more than 100 pages, were passed down through different generations his family until they reached the current owner. According to Frida Kahlo biographer Hayden Herrera, the artist told Jose to sign his letters as 'Sonja' so that Diego would think they were from a woman if he came across them. High price: The letters (pictured) are expected to fetch upwards of $120,000 dollars . Pet names: Frida signed her letters to Jose 'Mara', which biographer Hayden Herrera explained is probably short for 'Maravillosa', a name Jose would call her . Creative couple: Jose, a Catalan artist, can be seen sitting at an easel as he works on a painting . Handle with care: This letter from the archive shows a stain on the right hand corner of the paper . Famous works: In this letter, Frida refers to 'Tree of Hope', a painting she created shortly after she met Jose . Diego, a muralist and a notorious Lothario, who once had an affair with Frida's younger sister Cristina, endured Frida's love affairs with women, but her relationships with other men would drive him to bouts of crazed jealousy. Meanwhile, Frida inscribed her letters with the name 'Mara', which Hayden explained is probably short for 'Maravillosa', a name Jose would call her. The collection also includes an original drawing of a sleeping cat, pressed flowers, ribbon, beads and drafts of a few of Jose's responses. Frida's candid messages to her lover shed light on her important paintings, an unknown pregnancy and her relationship with Diego, as well as her adoration for her Jose. Full package: The letters also include an original drawing of a sleeping cat and drafts of a

Summary: The Mexican painter penned the letters to fellow artist Jose Bartoli from 1946 and 1949 while she was married to muralist Diego Rivera . The 25 letters Jose had saved until his death in 1995 are headed to auction at Doyle New York on April 15 and expected sell upwards of $120,000 .


Former US president George H.W. Bush looked in good health on Friday as he accompanied Australian tennis player Roy Emerson at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship in Houston, Texas. Bush, 90, fell ill in December and was hospitalized after complaining of shortness of breath. Smiling and enjoying the fresh air, he seemed to be in better spirits. Bush is a fan of Associated Tennis Professionals (ATP) World Tour 250 events and lives in the Houston Area with his wife Barbara. He and his wife have attended many ATP fundraisers and charity events throughout the years. In good spirits!: Former President George H.W. Bush, seated, arrives just before the quarterfinal match between Jeremy Chardy of France and Kevin Anderson from South Africa was suspended by rain . Roy Emerson, 78, who owns 28 major singles and doubles championships, is also a big fan and makes an annual appearance at the tournament. Both Bush and Emerson enjoyed watching Kevin Anderson of South Africa battle Jeremy Chardy of France before heavy rains postponed the game. Bush looked in far better shape than he did late last year and three years prior when he was also hospitalized. Bush spent Christmas 2012 in intensive care at the same hospital while being treated for a bronchitis-related cough and other issues. He was discharged in January 2013, after nearly two months in the hospital. Bush is the oldest living former American president. Because he suffers from Parkinson's disease, he is forced to rely on a scooter or a wheelchair. In attendance: Roy Emerson, 78, who owns 28 major singles and doubles championships, is also a big fan and makes an annual appearance at the tournament .

Summary: Former US president George H.W. Bush looked in good health on Friday as he accompanied Australian tennis player Roy Emerson to a tennis game . Bush, 90, lives in the Houston Area with his wife Barbara and has attended many ATP fundraisers and charity events throughout the years . Back in December, Bush, who suffers from Parkinson's, was hospitalized for shortness of breath for about a week .


Tyler Walker is a player who could form Nottingham Forest’s attack for years to come, according to manager Dougie Freedman. The 18-year-old striker came off the bench to score an impressive first goal of his senior career at Brentford on East Monday. It took him level with a Forest legend of the same surname: his dad Des, a scorer just once in 408 games for the club. Tyler Walker celebrates after scoring his first senior goal for Nottingham Forest away to Brentford . A source of mirth around the dinner table? Quite probably, although the younger Walker still has some way to go to match his father’s feats. He has managed just 56 minutes in his fledgling career so far, a distance from the 858 senior games, including 59 England caps, of Des. Still, the game is about goals… . True, and Walker Junior’s was a peach, controlling a high ball in an instant, shimmying past a defender, and rifling a left-foot shot into the net. It was curiously similar to his old man’s only goal, coming on New Year’s Day 1992 against Luton. He too smashed in an angled shot with his left. The younger Walker could already have passed his tally had he done better than skew wide a glorious chance at Griffin Park. The 18-year-old attacker is son of former England and Nottingham Forest defender Des Walker . He seems the real deal though, not just daddy’s boy made good through connections? That paternal link may have helped initially but since entering the Forest academy Tyler has proved his pedigree. He began the season in Jack Lester's Under-18 squad, and made a sizeable impression in January by firing a hat-trick against West Bromwich Albion in the FA Youth Cup fourth round. He progressed to Forest’s Under-21s and scored seven goals in 13 starts, leading Freedman to take notice and offer a chance following injuries to Britt Assombalonga, Matty Fryatt and Dexter Blackstock. Walker made his debut in the final minute of Forest’s 2-0 win over Rotherham on March 18, at the same age his dad did under Brian Clough 31 years earlier. Walker scored a goal of the highest quality as he twisted and turned before firing past David Button . Freedman presumably knows a good striker when he finds one… . The Forest manager is a huge fan of the teenager, hyping him up rather than playing things down. ‘I believe he can play for the club for a very long time and make the striker's role his in the very near future,’ Freedman said after the draw against Brentford. ‘I am pleased to stand here and say, “You have a wonderful young asset at the football club who is only going to get better”. ‘The biggest advantage is that he is a very well-rounded, level-headed boy that turns up every day and works hard. If he has that mindset then you have a chance.’ What are his attributes? As displayed by his goal, Walker is two-footed and possesses good balance. He is quick, an intelligent runner, and

Summary: Tyler Walker came off the bench to score his first goal against Brentford . The 18-year-old is son of former England international Des Walker . Manager Dougie Freedman believes the forward has a bright future .


A Chihuahua and a bearded dragon showed off their interspecies friendship when they embarked upon a game of tag together. Videoed in their front room, the dog named Foxxy Cleopatra and the reptile called Ryuu can be seen chasing after one another around a coffee table. Standing perfectly still while looking in the other direction, the bearded dragon initially appears disinterested as the Chihuahua jumps around excitedly. The video begins with the Chihuahua jumping around excitedly while the bearded dragon appears disinterested . The reptile then turns to face the dog, causing it to bark, run off and watch from a safe distance behind the table. Without warning, the bearded dragon then charges at full speed towards the dog and forces it to make a quick retreat. Pausing at the end of the table, the reptile waits as the sneaky dog creeps up behind it before pivoting and running after it again. The Chihuahua named Foxxy Cleopatra stalks the bearded dragon on a number of ocassions in the video . The video maker said that the Chihuahua never tries to hurt the dragon and loves to chase after him . The video maker, named Meo Madeley, can then be heard laughing as the bearded dragon becomes even more animated and chases the dog in a circle. Later in the clip the dog creeps up behind the reptile but remains twitchy and nervous as it prepares to run away at any minute. According to the video maker, who is believed to live in Canada, the pair completely love one another. The filmmaker can then be heard laughing as the bearded dragon chases the dog around the coffee table . She wrote in the comment section of the original video: ‘They seriously love to play together. I love to watch them. ‘Our Chihuahua never tries to hurt the dragon, she really loves to chase him and our dragon gets excited whenever she comes into the room because he thinks it's time to play. They make us laugh all the time.’ Interestingly however, Ms Madeley also stated that the love is entirely loyal as their other pet hardly gets a look in. ‘Our beardie doesn't like our cat, so we don't let them play together. He will [only] play with the cat if the dog is around because he really likes our dog,’ said the video maker. He's behind you! The dog creeps up behind the reptile but remains twitchy and nervous as it prepares to run away at any minute . Ms Madeley stated that the reptile doesn't like the family's other pet cat and will only play with it when the dog is around .

Summary: The dog named Foxxy Cleopatra jumps around excitedly . While the reptile called Ryuu appears to be disinterested . Suddenly the bearded dragon starts chasing after the dog . Video maker said the pair 'seriously love to play together'


The Russian Tennis Federation has confirmed that Maria Sharapova will play for her country against Germany in the Fed Cup semi-finals this month. World No 2 Sharapova rarely plays Fed Cup, citing a busy schedule, but will be part of the Russian team facing Germany on April 18-19 in Sochi. Playing in the team event helps her become eligible for next year's Olympics. Russia captain Anastasia Myskina, a former French Open champion, has also picked Svetlana Kuznetsova, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Elena Vesnina. Maria Sharapova has been confirmed to play for the Russia team in the Fed Cup semi-finals next week . Sharapova (left) shakes hands with Dania Gavrilova after losing at the Miami Open last month . The German Tennis Federation said its team would consist of Andrea Petkovic, Angelique Kerber, Sabine Lisicki and Julia Goerges. Four-time champions Russia and two-time winners Germany have met only twice in the Fed Cup since the collapse of the Soviet Union, with each team winning one tie, most recently in 2002. Andrea Petkovic is part of the Germany Fed Cup team which travels to Sochi next week .

Summary: Maria Sharapova will play for Russia in the Fed Cup semi-finals . Russia host Germany in the 2014 Winter Olympics host city of Sochi . Playing helps Sharapova become eligible for next year's summer Olympics .


Two Britons may be among seven people who were killed when a light aircraft crashed in the Dominican Republic today. The Foreign Office is looking into reports that two British citizens were among the six passengers on the small plane which crashed in the Punta Cana region of the Caribbean island. The accident is believed to have happened at about 8.15am in the east of the island when the single-engine Piper PA-32 crashed shortly after take-off. Scroll down for video . Two Britons are thought to be among seven people who were killed when a light aircraft crashed in the Punta Cana region of the Dominican Republic today. Pictured: Debris in the aftermath of the light aircraft crash . Local police said four of the passengers were tourists from Spain and two were from Britain, while the pilot was from the Dominican Republic. All seven were killed when the plane crashed at about 8.15am today . The pilot of the Piper PA-32 was apparently attempting to make an emergency landing after taking off from Punta Cana when the plane struck the ground in a golf course adjacent to the airport and burst into flames . A Foreign Office spokesman said: 'We are looking into reports of an incident involving a light aircraft in the Punta Cana region on the Dominican Republic. 'The British embassy in Santo Domingo is liaising with local authorities to urgently gather more information and stands ready to offer consular assistance if required.' The pilot of the single-engine Piper PA-32 was apparently attempting to make an emergency landing after taking off from Punta Cana when the plane struck the ground in a golf course adjacent to the airport and burst into flames, according to Civil Aviation Institute spokesman Hector Olivo. The plane was en route to the Samana Peninsula off the north coast with a pilot and six passengers. Local police said they believed four of the passengers were tourists from Spain and two were from Britain. The pilot was from the Dominican Republic. The Foreign Office later added that 'early indications suggest no British nationals were involved' but was unable to confirm for definite. The bodies, which have yet to be formally identified, were taken to the National Forensic Science Institute for autopsy, according to the Dominican Air Accident Investigation Commission. The plane had taken off from Punta Cana International Airport to fly to Arroyo Barril , some 130km away. The plane (above) was owned by private firm Sky High Aviation Services and had a registration number of HI-957 . The small plane was en route to the Samana Peninsula off the north coast with a pilot and six passengers . It is believed the pilot was attempting to make an emergency landing after taking off from Punta Cana when the plane struck the ground in a golf course and burst into flames. Pictured: Crowds gather at the crash site . The plane had taken off from Punta Cana International Airport to fly to Arroyo Barril Airport, about 80 miles away. The plane was owned by private firm

Summary: Two Britons thought to be among seven killed in Caribbean plane crash . Piper PA-32 plane crashed in the Punta Cana region of Dominican Republic . Foreign Office confirmed it is looking into reports of UK citizens on aircraft . It is believed pilot was attempting emergency landing when crash occurred .


By her own admission, Michelle O’Clee’s story of heartbreak and deception reads like the plot of a best-selling novel. A devoted wife, she was cruelly duped by her bigamist husband – who explained away his long absences with a web of lies involving secret safe houses, witness protection, police escorts and serious fraud. It was not until pictures of him doing the ice bucket challenge with his new bride were spotted on Facebook that the awful truth emerged. Now, Michelle, 39, has spoken of her shock and anguish at discovering that her husband of six years had been leading a double life. Michelle O'Clee, 39 (pictured), said her bigamist husband's 'extraordinary lies' were like something from a John Grisham thriller. Andrew O’Clee, 36, secretly moved in Philippa Campbell, who lived 40 miles away . ‘In my head it was like dominoes – flashbacks of everything and it all made sense,’ she said. 'I went into survival mode. I didn’t know how he was going to act and I thought, “I don’t even know this man”.’ Far from being the loyal husband she believed him to be, Andrew O’Clee, 36, had secretly moved in with finance manager Philippa Campbell, who lived 40 miles away. He went on to marry her in a lavish wedding while Michelle was pregnant with their first child. The bigamist told his first wife he had to leave their home because he was on a witness protection scheme – and even left mid-way through the birth after claiming that police were waiting for him outside. Last week the ex-soldier was jailed for eight months after admitting bigamy. It later emerged he may even have been searching for wife number three after a profile with his name, age, height and location was spotted on a dating website. Michelle told the Sun on Sunday: ‘They were extraordinary lies. It’s like something from a John Grisham book. ‘This was a man I loved and trusted for 14 years. I’d thought he was the perfect husband.’ Andrew O'Clee, 36, (left) was caught out when he was tagged in a video on Facebook with his new spouse Philippa (right). The video of the ice bucket challenge was captioned ‘uncle Andrew’ and ‘auntie Philippa’ Michelle met O’Clee in 2000 when they were both working at a branch of River Island. They got engaged a year later. Years after, he would present Miss Campbell with an engagement ring identical to the one he gave Michelle. ‘I thought he was a nice, polite, well-mannered guy,’ Michelle said. ‘We were attracted from the start and he was quite flirtatious. Our first date was on Christmas Eve and he proposed a year later. The ring was exactly the same as Philippa’s, platinum with a princess cut diamond and diamonds on each side. He asked me at the same spot where we’d first kissed.’ After years of saving, the couple spent £30,000 on their dream wedding in 2008, including a lavish reception at the Great Conservatory at Syon Park in West London. But starting a family proved a struggle. Michelle

Summary: Michelle O'Clee said bigamist husband's lies could be from Grisham thriller . She turned to friend Myleene Klass after discovering tangled web of deceit . Andrew O'Clee said he was forced to live in 'safe house' to live double life . Bigamist even gave an identical platinum ring to second wife Philippa, 30 .


The President of the Czech Republic has banned the U.S. Ambassador from Prague Castle following a public dispute over the former's decision to attend a Russian World War II parade. President Milos Zeman has been criticised by Ambassador Andrew Schapiro over his plans to attend the annual parade in Moscow, marking the Allied win at the Western front in 1945, despite the crisis in Ukraine. In response to the critique, President Zeman said Ambassador Schapiro is no longer welcome in the Prague Castle, the seat of presidency. Under attack: Czech President Milos Zeman was criticised by U.S. Ambassador Andrew Schapiro over his plans to attend the annual Victory Day parade in Moscow, despite the crisis in Ukraine . Much to the chagrin of President Zeman, the country's prime minister together with Czech lawmakers are siding with the American. 'I think that the reaction of President Zeman was not adequate,' Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka said. 'I would naturally welcome it if the attitude of Mr. President to foreign policy in general was a bit more professional,' Sobotka told the Czech public television on Monday. 'We should be able to communicate with our friends and allies,' Sobotka added. Parliament's lower house speaker, Jan Hamacek, said he thought Zeman was overreacting; the deputy speaker of Parliament's upper house, Premysl Sobotka, said Zeman demonstrated a lack of 'diplomatic thinking.' Harsh reaction: In response to the criticism, President Zeman has banned Ambassador Schapiro from visiting Prague Castle, the seat of presidency. Jan Mlejnek, an analyst, said Zeman's rhetoric was unfortunate and will harm Czech-U.S. relations. In an emailed statement from the U.S. embassy, Shapiro said 'it would be unfortunate for President Zeman to be there as perhaps? the only EU head of state.' Zeman, whose is critical of European Union sanctions against Russia, said he wanted to honor Soviet soldiers who sacrificed their lives to liberate his country in World War II. The Czech presidency is a largely ceremonial post and the government is in charge of foreign policy. Sobotka said he accepted Zeman's explanation for the trip. Shapiro said he regretted that President Zeman felt offended. 'I value a good working relationship with everyone, and I want him to know that my door will be open to him,'? Shapiro said. 'I also want the Czech people to know that the United States government, and the people of America, value our relationship as partners and allies more than ever.' The Moscow Victory Day Parade parade is held on May 9th, and will this year commemorate the 70th anniversary of the capitulation of Nazi Germany in 1945.

Summary: Czech President Milos Zeman plans to attend WWII parade in Moscow . U.S. Ambassador criticised his decision in relation to Ukraine crisis . President Zeman responded to criticism by banning him from castle .


He scored the two goals at the Etihad that saw off Manchester City in the last 16, he scored in the Clasico to leave the league title in Barcelona's hands, and with two more goals on Wednesday in the Parc des Princes, Luis Suarez put his team practically in the Champions League semi-finals. He is starting to look like £75million very well spent – especially in view of the fact that David Luiz, the man he nutmegged twice en route to both goals on Wednesday, cost £50m. The Spanish call the nutmeg a 'tunnel' and in Catalonia they are hailing the 'Eurotunnels' that have led Barcelona to within two games of the Berlin final on June 6. Luis Suarez curls the ball home for his second and Barcelona's third against Paris Saint-Germain . Suarez celebrates with Neymar as Barcelona took a giant step towards the Champions League semi-finals . Suarez started the season late because of his FIFA ban and, on his own admission, was anxious in front of goal when he first joined Neymar and Lionel Messi – too conscious of the need not to appear greedy in the company of two world-class finishers. But now the numbers speak for themselves. He has scored 13 goals in his last 14 games – six from six in the Champions League. His overall tally is 18 and Barça's front three are on 91 for the season. They look set to eclipse arguably the club's greatest front three of Messi, Samuel Eto'o and Thierry Henry who scored 100 goals in the 2008-09 campaign. They also look to have even more about them than the Real Madrid trio of Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo who won the Champions League last season. The ease with with which Suarez has fitted into Barcelona's front three should not be underestimated. Rio Ferdinand tweeted: 'Suarez does the dirty work for Messi & Neymar without losing any quality'. Suarez's relationship with Lionel Messi both on and off the field has blossomed in recent months . Suarez, Neymar and Messi have established themselves as the most feared front three in the world . And it's true that he batters defenders and tirelessly runs the channels, freeing up space for his Brazilian and Argentine team-mates. But it's no longer about Suarez applying the body shots and Neymar and Messi landing the knockout punch – he is now getting the winning goals himself. 'We have seen him do it before for Ajax and Liverpool,' said Luis Enrique after Wednesday's game. Suarez now has 15 goals in 2015 – almost twice as many as the eight managed by Daniel Sturridge, Mario Balotelli, Rickie Lambert and Fabio Borini between them. He has also stayed clear of controversy. Last week he gave an in-depth radio interview with Cadena Cope and even made a light-hearted reference to the nonsensical action at the World Cup that cost him his place in the tournament and in this summer's Copa America. 'I was going to say we have a very special hunger but I had better use another

Summary: Luis Suarez scored twice as Barcelona beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 . The Uruguayan had a slow start at the club but is now in impressive form . He has scored 13 goals in his last 14 games and six from six in Europe . His relationship with Lionel Messi and Neymar has reaped rewards .


Foreign workers will have to pay an average of £22,000 in tax before they can claim benefits under Tory plans to be unveiled this week. Migrants arriving in the UK will be banned from receiving handouts from the welfare state for four years, forcing them to pay tax and national insurance the state. Home Secretary Theresa May said the Tory manifesto will spell out plans to negotiate a new deal with Europe, including curbing access to benefits. Home Secretary Theresa May said the Tory manifesto will spell out plans to negotiate a new deal with Europe, including curbing access to benefits . Under the proposals, unemployed EU migrants in Britain will be banned from receiving state support, and would be deported if they do not get a job within six months of arriving. For those in work, they would be barred from claiming handouts like housing benefit or tax credits until they have being in the UK for four years. It means a migrant workers on an average wage will pay £22,600 in tax and national insurance over four years before they are able to receive state support. There will also be a ban on 'exporting' child benefit for children living in other EU countries. The crackdown was ordered after the government failed to meet David Cameron's target of cutting net migration to the tens of thousands. Latest figures show that in the year to September, 298,000 more people arrived in the UK than left. Mr Cameron rowed back from plans to limit freedom of movement across the EU after a backlash from German Chancellor Angela Merkel. But Mrs May today said the benefits changes would act to limit the appeal of coming to Britain from poorer parts of the EU. 'Our plan would remove a huge financial incentive for European migrants to come to Britain for the wrong reasons,' she told The Sun. 'Instead of claiming in-work benefits, under our plans the vast majority will pay into the system, contributing thousands of pounds.' Net long-term migration to the UK was estimated to be 298,000 in the year ending September 2014, a major rise on the 210,000 figure a year earlier . She said the Tories had made the immigration system 'fairer and more effective' than it was in 2010, but more was needed. The Home Secretary said: 'That's why our manifesto, which will be published this week, will spell out our plan to negotiate a new deal with Europe. 'The changes to welfare to cut EU migration will be a key part of our renegotiation with the EU, and we will put our reform package to the British people in a straight in-out referendum by the end of 2017. 'Labour oppose this plan, as they have opposed all the steps we have taken to create a fairer immigration system since 2010. Ukip talk a lot about immigration - but they don't have a serious plan for action.' Under the plans, migrants with jobs will only receive in-work benefits, such as tax credits, and social housing once they have been in the

Summary: Conservatives will ban in-work benefits for migrants for four years . Unemployed EU migrants deported if they do not get a job after six months . Net migration at 298,000, despite Cameron's pledge to cut to under 100,000 .