An Army major and his wife engaged in 'a regimen of abuse and neglect' with their three young foster children over a period of years that left the toddlers with broken bones and numerous other health problems, a federal prosecutor told a jury at the couple's child abuse trial Monday. John and Carolyn Jackson also forced some of the children to drink hot sauce or eat hot pepper flakes and weren't exposed until one of their biological children reported the abuse to someone outside the family, Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Shumofsky said in his opening statement. That child, now in his teens, is expected to provide key testimony for the prosecution. The trial marks the second go-round for the Jacksons, whose previous trial last fall ended in a mistrial when a prosecutor inadvertently referred to the fact that one of the children had died. Cruel: Army Major John Jackson (left) and his wife Carolyn (right) are currently on trial for abusing their three foster children. Pictured above in May 2013 . The judge had previously ruled that the boy's death could not be introduced during the trial since the defendants were not charged directly with his death. Second trial: The Jacksons first child abuse trial was ruled a mistrial when a prosecutor mentioned the death of one of their sons - a detail that was not supposed to be mentioned in the proceedings. The Jacksons had three biological children and three adopted children. They have only been charged for abusing the foster children . The Jacksons, who live in Mount Holly, were stationed at Picatinny Arsenal, a military installation about 40 miles west of New York City, when the abuse occurred between 2005 and 2010, according to a 15-count superseding indictment. They had three biological children who showed no signs of abuse, Shumofsky said. But they disciplined their three foster children by withholding food and water as punishment and by hitting them with different objects, he added. The treatment left them with bruises and injuries including, for one child, a skull fracture and spinal fracture, and for another, a broken arm. The children were well under normal weight when they were removed from the Jackson home, Shumofsky said, including one who weighed less at nearly three years old than he did when he joined the family at 11 months old. One of the girls had scars, marks and infections and had a dangerously high level of salt in her body that doctors said they'd never seen before in a two-year-old, Shumofsky told jurors. Attorneys representing the Jacksons conceded that though the Jacksons' child-rearing methods may be objectionable to some, they didn't rise to the level of criminality. 'You might think, `I would never raise a hand to my child,'' said attorney Rubin Sinins, representing Carolyn Jackson. 'But that doesn't make it criminal. Because what Carolyn Jackson was doing was acting in good faith in her role as parent.' Jackson would have had to have known that her actions would cause harm to be considered guilty, he added. 'If you're a crappy parent,

Summary: Army Major John Jackson and his wife Carolyn are facing 15 counts of child abuse . The couple's first trial ended in a mistrial last November when a prosecutor accidentally mentioned the death of one of their son's . That detail was barred from the trial since the couple had not been officially charged in the boy's death . On Monday, the Jacksons appeared in New Jersey federal court for their second trial . Prosecutors said the couple starved their three foster children and beat them so several that they had broken bones all over their bodies . The couple's defense attorneys claim that they may have been 'crappy parents' but are not criminals .


More than a dozen areas in the US have been shaken by small earthquakes triggered by oil and gas drilling, according to a government report released today. The man-made quakes jolted once stable regions in eight states, including parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas. Earthquakes, they said, were sometimes caused by fracking, in which large volumes of water, sand and chemicals are pumped into rock formations to free oil or gas. Scroll down for video . The study identified 17 areas in the central and eastern US with increased rates of induced seismicity. Since 2000, several of these areas have experienced high levels of seismicity. Researchers say there have been 'substantial increases since 2009 that continue today' They said the spike in seismic activity was largely down to the oil and gas industry injecting wastewater deep underground, which can activate dormant faults. Many studies have linked the rise in small quakes to the injection of wastewater into disposal wells, but the Geological Survey's report takes the first comprehensive look at where the man-made quakes are occurring. 'The hazard is high in these areas,' said Mark Petersen, who leads the agency's national mapping project. Oklahoma lately has been rocked by more magnitude-3 quakes than California, the most seismically active of the Lower 48 states, Petersen said. Oklahoma was not on scientists' radar until recently when the state experienced a spate of quakes, the largest registering a magnitude-5.6 in 2011. A 2014 United States National Seismic Hazard Maps with the areas most at risk shown in warmer colours. Recently, man-made quakes jolted once stable regions in eight states, including parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas . The cumulative number of earthquakes with a magnitude of 3.0 or larger in the central and eastern US, 1973-2014. The rate of earthquakes began to increase starting around 2009 and accelerated in 2013-2014 . Earlier this week, the Oklahoma Geological Survey acknowledged that it is very likely most of the recent shaking is from wastewater disposal. Many faults awakened by drilling have not moved in millions of years, Geological Survey geophysicist William Ellsworth said. 'They're ancient faults,' Ellsworth said. 'We don't always know where they are.' A message to the American Petroleum Institute was not immediately returned. The industry group has said efforts are made to map fault lines where drilling occurs. The fluid pressure in the pores and fractures of the rocks is called the 'pore pressure.' The pore pressure acts against the weight of the rock and the forces holding the rock together. If the pore pressures are low - especially compared to the forces holding the rock together - then only the imbalance of natural in situ earth stresses will cause an occasional earthquake. If, however, pore pressures increase, then it would take less of an imbalance of in situ stresses to cause an earthquake. This type of failure is called shear failure. Injecting fluids into the subsurface is one way of increasing the pore pressure and causing faults and fractures to 'fail'

Summary: Man-made quakes have hit once stable regions in central and eastern US . These include Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas . Some were caused by injection of wastewater which can activate faults . Many of faults awakened by drilling have not moved in millions of years .


The youngest designer to ever show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia is also committed to improving working conditions in Cambodia, where his heritage lies. Khim Hang, 22, displayed his bold collection HAN with brooding models donning stocking caps and attire that could be likened to that of war soldiers. And that's exactly where he takes his inspiration from, citing his parents' escape from the Khmer Rouge as the key reason for his commitment to looking after workers in his family's home country, and ethically producing his products. Scroll down for video . Hot right now: Khim Hang is thought to be the youngest designer to show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia at just 22 years of age (pictured: his catwalk presentation this week) Making a splash: The Brisbane-based designer is heavily influenced by his Cambodian heritage and committed to ethical production and looking after his factor workers . 'I've been really inspired by my culture and my heritage,' Hang, who is based in Brisbane, told SBS backstage. 'I've been doing a lot of research about Cambodia in the 1960s… and for me it's a reinterpretation of what this culture once was, and what it is now,' he added. Hang has also spoken about his hesitance to visit Cambodia after the horror his parents went through trying to flee Pol Pot, leader of the Khmer Rouge. 'I've recently been doing a lot of travel back to where my family's from in Cambodia and I just recently opened up a factory over there,' he told News Corp ahead of his show. 'I've been really inspired by my culture and my heritage,' the Brisbane-based designer said . The HAN collection, which adopted its own punk-look, showed a strong oriental influence . Hang (front right) collaborated with fashion blogger Margaret Zhang (pictured with models) for the runway show . 'We've got about 15 staff at the moment, we pay double the minimum wage and we also provide childcare facilities for our staff's children,' the designer revealed. He also spoke to the publication about trying to improve working conditions in the country that has been through so much. Hang said his father has vivid memories of daring escapes to try and reach the Thai border, once falling into a pit of rotting bodies. The designer revealed that many people from Cambodia don't know what it's like to be involved in the fashion industry at any level higher than working in a factory, and he wanted to change that with HAN. Together Hang and Zhang put on a bold show on Wednesday at Carriageworks in Sydney . The designer is passionate about the working conditions of factory employees in Cambodia . Fashion blogger Margaret Zhang worked with Hang on the collection as the stylist, and together the pair put on a bold show on Wednesday at Carriageworks in Sydney. The punk-look collection also reflected a strong oriental influence in a nod to Hang's cultural background. The line featured oriental-influenced prints and tailoring along military lines as seen in kimono jackets, waist ties, loose pants and eyebrow raising stocking

Summary: Khim Hang is the youngest designer to show an Australian fashion week . The 22-year-old's collection HAN is a nod to his Cambodian heritage . Khim said his parent's escape from the Khmer Rouge influenced him . Is paying workers in his Cambodian factory double the minimum wage .


England's dressing-room brains trust will take on an extra dimension if Zafar Ansari, the Surrey spin-bowling all-rounder, makes his international debut against Ireland in Malahide on May 8. The 23-year-old Ansari, who celebrated his call-up with four Essex wickets at The Kia Oval, graduated from Cambridge two years ago with a double first in politics and sociology. He is halfway through a 40,000-word masters on the 1960s civil rights movement in the American south, and plays the piano to a high level. It's fair to say he would be England's most academically gifted cricketer since Ed Smith – another Cambridge double first – won three Test caps in 2003. Surrey's Zafar Ansarihas been called up to England's ODI squad for the clash against Ireland . The left-handed batsman and left-arm spinner also has an eye on a career in academia one day . 'I think my Surrey team-mates enjoy having someone to talk to about things they don't think about or talk about necessarily,' Ansari told Sportsmail. 'I try to use the studies to avoid taking cricket too seriously. I think cricket is a sport, and isn't that important in the grand scheme of things. My studies and cricket are tools for each other, and I do try to see them in those instrumental ways.' Ansari, part of a young England squad picked with the 2019 World Cup in mind, opens in four-day cricket for his county, but bats in the middle order in limited-overs matches, bowls accurate left-arm spin and is an athletic fielder. England almost chose him for the Test tour of the Caribbean. James Taylor will captain England against Ireland . 'Playing in Dublin would be nerve-wracking because of the exposure,' he said. 'But when it comes to one-day cricket, I feel the gap between international and county cricket maybe isn't as big as between Test cricket and the second division.' Ansari's rise was accelerated by his five-wicket haul for Cambridge MCCU against Surrey back in 2011, when he removed Kevin Pietersen for 30 and helped the students to a 10-wicket win. Pietersen, now a county team-mate, was going through a difficult patch against left-arm spinners, but Ansari insists the pair have not spoken about the dismissal. 'It's never come up,' he said. 'I don't know if it was a touchy issue for him at the time, but it was a touchy issue in general. Anyone could have got him out – it just happened to be me.' Ansari spent three weeks in Sri Lanka over the winter with England Performance Programme, where he talked about the art of left-handed batting with Adam Lyth and Gary Ballance, and life as a spin bowler with Stephen Parry, Adil Rashid and Adam Riley. He is juggling his time between playing for Surrey and writing up his dissertation at London's Royal Holloway. He doesn't rule out a PhD or a career in academia. If so, he would follow the path of his father, Khizar, who hails from Lahore in Pakistan, settled in England in his teens because his own father was an

Summary: England have called up Zafar Ansari to their squad for ODI against Ireland . Surrey all-rounder is a top-order batsman and left-arm spinner . But he is also a gifted academic, with a double first from Cambridge . Ansari could be England's most academically gifted player since Ed Smith .


A gun-wielding mother has been arrested after allegedly firing into a crowd of people outside an apartment complex in a bid to break up a fight - only for the bullet to hit and kill her teenage son. Latoya Tilson, 33, took out a .25-caliber handgun and fired several times into the feuding crowd in College Park, Georgia, on Saturday night after she was hit in the face by someone, police said. But while one bullet struck a 17-year-old boy in the buttocks, another hit Tilson's 15-year-old son, Pierre, in the head. Pierre had apparently been trying to protect his sister, 13, from the other boy. When first responders arrived at the scene, the teenager was lying unconscious on the floor. He was not breathing and a bullet was lodged in his head. His mother had fled the scene, it is alleged. Scroll down for video . Suspect: Mother Latoya Tilson (pictured), 33, has been arrested after allegedly firing into a crowd of people outside an apartment complex in a bid to break up a fight - only for the bullet to hit and kill her teenage son . Victim: Tilson fired several times into the feuding crowd in College Park, Georgia, on Saturday night after she was hit in the face by someone, police said. One of the shots killed her 17-year-old son, Pierre (pictured) Pierre was rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital with a gunshot wound to the back of his head. He remained in intensive care for two days, but despite medics' best efforts, he died on Monday. On Saturday night, Tilson was arrested on several charges, including aggravated assault and cruelty to children, after shocked witnesses told police she had seemingly accidentally shot her son. She is now expected to face upgraded charges following Pierre's death. The other shooting victim, who has not been named, is believed to have been successfully treated in hospital for his injury. During the incident outside the Godby Road apartment complex, where Tilson lived, Pierre was allegedly trying to protect his younger sister from the other boy when the situation escalated. 'The mother went out there allegedly to break it up,' Master Sergeant Jeff Hightower told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Monday, adding: 'During the altercation, someone hit her in the face.' Tilson then reportedly took out her small-caliber handgun and fired several shots into the crowd, accidentally striking Pierre, a freshman at Southwest DeKalb High School and a keen drummer. Scene: When first responders arrived at the scene, Pierre was lying unconscious on the floor. He was not breathing and a bullet was lodged in his head. His mother had fled, it is alleged. Above, police at the scene . Shooting" The teenager was rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital with a gunshot wound to the back of his head. He remained in intensive care for two days, but despite medics' best efforts, he died on Monday afternoon . First responders arrived at the scene in the 3100 block of Godby Road at around 8pm. They performed chest compressions on Pierre until EMS arrived and

Summary: Latoya Tilson, 33, was reportedly hit in face during fight on Saturday night . She took out .25-caliber gun and fired several times into the feuding crowd . But while one bullet struck a boy, 17, other hit her 15-year-old son, Pierre . Pierre rushed to hospital with gunshot wound to head; he died on Monday . Mother fled scene, but was later arrested at home in College Park, Georgia . Tilson was arrested on a number of charges, including aggravated assault . Charges will likely be updated following high school student's tragic death . Pierre was 'trying to protect sister, 13, from other boy when fight started'


A 200-year-old book of poetry gifted to George III and letters from Rear Admiral Sir Samuel Hood written during the American War of Independence are among a treasure trove of documents released by royal archive yesterday. The collection, which was amassed by George III and has been under lock and key for 200 years, has been digitised and the Queen was at Windsor Castle for the launch. Declaring herself 'stunned' by the collection, none of which she had seen before, Her Majesty admired the poems, which were written by the Shah of Persia himself, and quipped: 'You don't get gifts like that any more!' Scroll down for video . Treasure trove: The Queen inspects a 200-year-old book of poetry presented to George III . Incredible: The book (back, beside the Queen), was presented by the Shah of Persia in 1825 . Along with the poems, which were given to the Hanoverian monarch in 1812, was a collection of scientific instruments, many of which were considered advanced in their day. Other documents shown to the Queen touch on some of the most important events in history, among them the American War of Independence. One particularly significant document was written by Rear-Admira Hood and details naval failings during the battle of Chesapeake Bay. The battle, between British and French fleets, resulted in the last significant British army in the Thirteen Colonies being cut off - and led directly to US independence. Other papers include an essay written by George III on the relationship between the monarch and parliament and notes from Queen Charlotte to her children's governess. Significant: This letter was written by Rear-Admiral Sir Samuel Hood following the Battle of Chesapeake Bay . Royal handiwork: This essay on the relationship between monarch and Parliament was written by George III . The viewing took place in the Royal Library at Windsor Castle and include papers owned and written by George I, II, III and George IV, who ruled as Prince Regent during his father's famous madness. George III was believed to have suffered from porphyria, a hereditary disease that affects the blood and can cause mania. The digitisation of the 350,000 documents, a task that will be undertaken by academics from King's College London, will begin in the next few weeks. While the vast majority of the collection are papers from George III, other documents from reigns of George I, George II, George IV and William IV will also be made available. It is hoped the work will transform the understanding of Georgian Britain and its monarchy, at a time of profound cultural, political, economic and social change. Stunning: The Queen was also shown the 1765 Eardley Norton clock (right) by Oliver Urquhart Irvine (left) Project: The Queen greets Lynn Forney Young from the Daughters of the American Revolution organisation . Stunned: The Queen declared herself 'stunned' by the contents of the archive, all previously unseen . Big job: The digitisation of the 350,000 papers will be overseen by academics from King's College London . 'The Queen said she was stunned by the beauty

Summary: An archive of royal letters and books unseen for 200 years is to be digitised . The Queen launched project at Windsor Castle's Royal Library . Included are letters shedding light on the American War of Independence . Also a 200-year-old poetry book written by the Shah of Persia in 1812 . Queen joked that, 'You don't get gifts like that any more!' Also includes an essay by George III and letters from Queen Charlotte .


Hard-hitting Chris Hala'ufia flattened a streaker and was then sent off for a brutal attack on Leicester forward Laurence Pearce during Saturday's Aviva Premiership clash. The Tongan number eight, who has been warned in the past over his ill-discipline, halted Pearce in his tracks with a shoulder charge and left him prone on the ground. After studying replays on the big screen, referee Tim Wigglesworth showed Hala'ufia a yellow card and then changed it to red after he had seen him shove Pearce's head into the ground. London Welsh forward Chris Hala'ufia tackles a streaker during Saturday's Aviva Premiership match . Hala'ufia halted Laurence Pearce with a shoulder charge and then shoved his head into the turf . Leicester number eight Pearce was left prone on the ground after the challenge by Hala'ufia . Hala'ufia then grabbed Pearce's head and rammed into the turf, earning him a red card . Watch Chris Hala'ufia's brutal assault on Laurence Pearce . The dismissal of Hala'ufia helped Leicester Tigers boost their hopes of a top-four finish with a workmanlike bonus point 38-17 win. Leicester fought back from a shock 10-7 half time deficit to score 31 points in a one sided second half against the relegated Welsh. Captain Ben Youngs scored Leicester's first try in the third minute and five more followed after the interval from Laurence Pearce (two), Sam Harrison, Jamie Gibson, and Tom Youngs. London Welsh's tries came from Koree Britton and Opeti Fonua. Leicester, however, left the field at half time to boos and whistles from a section of the Welford Road crowd who were unhappy with a lethargic, error-strewn performance from their team. It was the first time the Welsh had led at half time in the Premiership this season and, while they did not play well, they fought for everything and scored a well-deserved try in the 38th minute. It came moments after a male streaker had enlivened proceedings by running across the pitch. He was flattened by a flying tackle from Hala'ufia before being escorted from the ground by two stewards . Some were not sure where to look when the streaker ran on to the pitch during the first half . Imposing number eight Hala'ufia took exception to the interruption in play by the naked fan . Hala'ufia decided to take matters into his own hands and help remove the streaker . Whether that proved a distraction to kicker Chris Elder is a moot point but the winger then missed a relatively easy penalty before the Welsh took the lead with a try after a surging run from Hala'ufia. Hala'ufia found hooker Britton who dived under the posts, with replacement Will Robinson adding the conversion. It seemed a lot longer than 35 minutes since Leicester had started the match with a bang, scrum half and captain Ben Youngs sauntering over for an easy try in the fourth minute from a line-out with the Welsh defence having gone missing. Freddie Burns' conversion made it 7-0 and the crowd sat back and probably expected an avalanche of points against a

Summary: Chris Hala'ufia flattened a streaker with flying tackle at Leicester . London Welsh forward halted Laurence Pearce with shoulder charge . The number eight then shoved Pearce's head into the ground . Referee sent him off after studying replays on the big screen .


The ornate Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is so spectacular that more than 400,000 devout worshippers make the pilgrimage to Abu Dhabi to pray during the annual Eid celebrations. And British photographer Julian John is equally as captivated by the incredible interiors of the biggest mosque in the Middle East. Now living abroad, John visits the intricately designed prayer halls as frequently as possible to snap photographs of what he believes to be 'the jewel in the United Arab Emirates' crown.' Scroll down for video . The breathtaking Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is the biggest in the Middle East . British amateur photographer Julian John has long been fascinated with the impressive structure and its incredible interiors . Teaching assistant Julian, originally from Brighton, Sussex, but living in the UAE capital for the last four years, is planning an exhibition of his epic photos. Julian said: 'For me, it is the Jewel in the United Arab Emirates' crown. 'It has been described as a masterpiece of Islamic architecture and is truly a modern wonder of the world. 'It is beautiful and serene and the attention to detail is breathtaking with craftsmen from all around the world instrumental in making it so spectacular.' Calling the Grand Mosque the 'jewel in the United Arab Emirates' crown,' John has been snapping photos of it for four years . While the interiors are beautiful, the courtyard is a sight to be seen in and of itself, featuring the world's largest marble mosaic . As well as the stunning courtyard, which features the largest marble mosaic in the world at 180,000 square feet, Julian has also snapped the impressive exterior. The four 350-ft tall minarets, which can be seen across the Abu Dhabi skyline, are lit up in dramatic style against the cloudy skies in one of the photographer's incredible shots. Julian, who uses a Nikon D800 camera with Nikon 24-70mm and the Tamron 70-200mm lenses, was inspired to take up his hobby four years ago when he first moved to the Middle East. He has since set up a photography class at the international school where he works. The mosque's four 350-ft tall minarets, another of John's favourite features, look incredible lit up along the Abu Dhabi skyline . 'There are so many photographic opportunities that you're almost spoiled for choice,' the amateur photographer and teacher explains . The gorgeous structure took almost 10 years to build - and more than 30,000 workers - and was only completed in 2007 . Julian said: 'There are so many aspects to the Grand Mosque from stunning interiors to domes and minarets and fountains to the beautiful pillars with inlaid flowers. 'There are so many photographic opportunities that you are almost spoiled for choice. 'As long as I live in Abu Dhabi, I will always visit the Grand Mosque and continue to photograph it.' The towering structure took almost 10 years to build with more than 30,000 workers starting work on the site in 1996. It was not completed until seven years after the

Summary: The largest mosque in the Middle East, the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is as stunning on the inside as the outside . Amateur British photographer Julian John visits the prayer halls as often as he can to capture their ornate beauty . The impressive structure took almost 10 years to build and over 30,000 workers, only reaching completion in 2007 .


An Uber driver who was credited with stopping a potential mass shooting in Chicago at the weekend by pulling out his own personal firearm and shooting the would-be gunman will not face any charges for his actions, a court has decided. Prosecutors say the driver with a concealed carry permit shot a 22-year-old man who opened fire on a group of pedestrians in Logan Square. Court records say the man, identified by The Washington Post as Everardo Custodio, shot at people walking in front of the driver’s vehicle on Friday night in the busy neighborhood. The driver - a 47-year-old man from the Little Italy neighborhood - then grabbed his own weapon and fired six rounds at Custodio, striking him multiple times. Shooter: Police that Everardo Custodio, 22, was firing into a crowd of people in the Chicago neighborhood Logan Square about 11.50pm Friday when an Uber driver witnessing incident produced his own firearm and shot Custodio multiple times in the legs and lower back . Scene: The shooting occurred in in the 2900 block of North Milwaukee Avenue, a busy part of town, police sai . The bullets hit him in the legs and lower back, according to reports. The man was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The incident occurred about 11.50pm and there were no other injuries. Police have not yet released a motive for Everado's shooting. However Assistant State’s Attorney Barry Quinn says the driver, who has a firearm owner’s identification card, acted in self-defense and the defense of others. The driver is not facing charges . Everado was ordered held without bail Sunday. He’s facing charges of aggravated battery with a firearm and illegal possession of a firearm.

Summary: Everado Custodio, 22, allegedly opened fire at a crowd in Logan Square, Chicago, about 11.50pm Friday night . Happened in front of Uber driver, 47, who pulled out his personal firearm and shot Custodio several times in the legs and lower back . There were no other injuries . Investigation determined the driver will not face an charges because he acted in self defense and the defense of others .


She helped to transform U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama's public image into that of an all-American 'everywoman' who shops at retail outlets, does 'mom dancing' and even has a Twitter account. Now, former White House aide Kristina Schake, who left the East Wing in June 2013, is reportedly behind the drive to get another first lady - ex-secretary of state, Hillary Clinton - elected president. Ms Schake, 45, who has worked as chief communications officer at L'Oreal USA for the past two years, has been brought on to Mrs Clinton's 2016 communications team to help recast her image. She will attempt to turn the 67-year-old politician - who is expected to announce her run for White House this month - from a strong and knowledgeable figure into a softer, more accessible one, according to the New York Times. Scroll down for video . Image makeover: Former White House aide Kristina Schake (left), who left the East Wing in June 2013, is reportedly behind the drive to get ex=secretary of state, Hillary Clinton (right), elected president next year . Accessible personality: Ms Schake helped to transform U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama's public image into that of an all-American 'everywoman' who even performed 'mom dancing' with Jimmy Fallon in 2013 (above) The former persona, experts have said, could have hampered Mrs Clinton's 2008 presidential contest against President Barack Obama, who came across as cool and amiable with voters. The latter persona, meanwhile, has worked wonders for Mrs Obama, who has become a national emblem of healthier eating with her legislative push for more fruit and vegetables in school meals. As Obama noted in 2008, Mrs Clinton must show voters that she is more than just 'likeable enough' - by displaying a warm and funny side that, according to her friends, reflects her true character. But, Ms Schake's efforts to help Mrs Clinton do this could prove tricky - particularly in the wake of the scandal over her new boss's exclusive use of a personal email address while secretary of state. A U.S. House committee is currently seeking a private interview with Mrs Clinton over her use of the private address, as well as a personal computer server, during her time at the State Department. Ms Schake's attempts could also be hindered by some voters' views that the politician and her husband Bill - parents to daughter Chelsea - are detached from the issues of 'normal' Americans. Scandal: Ms Schake's efforts to help Mrs Clinton do this could prove tricky - particularly in the wake of the scandal over her new boss's exclusive use of a personal email address during her time as secretary of state . 'True self': As Obama noted in 2008, Mrs Clinton (seen listening to an instructor reading a story to children at a Firststep NYC session in Brooklyn on Wednesday) must show she is more than just 'likeable enough' The couple have reportedly amassed more than $100million since leaving the White House in 2000, and continue to command speaking fees of a whopping $200,000 or more, according to the Times.

Summary: Kristina Schake, 45, 'is part of Mrs Clinton's 2016 communications team' She will help to transform politician into a softer, more accessible figure . She previously helped turn First Lady Michelle Obama into 'everywoman' She advised Mrs Obama to perform 'mom dancing' with Jimmy Kimmel . Also masterminded infamous 2011 'undercover' shopping trip to Target . Ms Schake has been working as L'Oreal's chief communications officer . Her new job could prove difficult in wake of Mrs Clinton's email scandal . Mrs Clinton will likely announce her run for White House this month .


The Pillars of Creation are one of the most iconic images ever to be captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. Now, astronomers have produced the first complete three-dimensional view of these beautiful columns of interstellar gas and dust. The image, together with data collected by Nasa, suggests these structures only have three million years left before they fade away - a relatively short time in cosmic terms. Scroll down for video . The new observations, taken by the European Space Agency, reveal many new details — including a previously unseen jet from a young star. The original Hubble Space Telescope image of the famous Pillars of Creation was taken two decades ago and immediately became one of its most famous and evocative pictures. The jutting structures, along with the nearby star cluster, NGC 6611, are parts of a star formation region called the Eagle Nebula, also known as Messier 16 or M16. The nebula and its associated objects are located about 7000 light-years away in the constellation of Serpens (The Serpent). Located in the Eagle Nebula, Messier 16, researchers used the Muse instrument on ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT) create the 3D view. The new study reports fresh evidence for two gestating stars in the left and middle pillars as well as a jet from a young star that had escaped attention up to now. For more stars to form in environments like the Pillars of Creation, it is a race against time as intense radiation from the powerful stars that are already shining continues to grind away at the pillars. By measuring the Pillars of Creation's rate of evaporation, Muse has given astronomers a time frame for when the pillars will be no more. They shed about 70 times the mass of the sun every million years or so. Based on the their present mass of about 200 times that of the sun, the Pillars of Creation have an expected lifetime of perhaps three million more years. Some scientists have put forward the theory that the Pillars of Creation were already killed by a neighboring supernova some 6,000 years ago. If this is the case, astronomers on Earth won’t know for another 1,000 years, when the light from the descruction reaches our planet. 'The original Nasa/Esa Hubble Space Telescope image of the famous Pillars of Creation was taken two decades ago and immediately became one of its most famous and evocative pictures,' said Esa.' This view shows how the MUSE instrument on ESO's Very Large Telescope has created a three-dimensional view of the iconic Pillars of Creation in the star-forming region Messier 16. Each pixel in the data corresponds to a spectrum. The 'slices' of data correspond to some of the different chemical elements present. 'Since then, these billowing clouds, which extend over a few light-years, have awed scientists and the public alike.' The jutting structures, along with the nearby star cluster, NGC 6611, are parts of a star formation region called the Eagle Nebula, also known as Messier 16 or M16. The nebula and its associated objects are located about

Summary: Instrument on ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT) captured image . Shows exactly how the different dusty pillars are distributed in space . The pillars shed about 70 times the mass of the sun every million years . They are expected to have a lifetime of perhaps three million more years - which is relatively short in cosmic terms .


Xiangyu Ouyang, 26, was on a state-sponsored scholarship from Singapore when authorities say she began dosing the bottles with paraformaldehyde--a potentially deadly form of embalming fluid--starting last September . A cancer biology PhD student at Stanford University is facing four felony poisoning charges after confessing to putting a known carcinogen into classmates' water bottles over the course of weeks. Xiangyu Ouyang, 26, was on a state-sponsored scholarship from Singapore when authorities say she began dosing the bottles with paraformaldehyde - a potentially deadly form of embalming fluid - starting last September. Now, the recipient of Singapore's prestigious Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) scholarship has been dropped from the top university and could face as many as 8 years in prison. According to SFGate.com, Ouyang admitted to poisoning two students' bottles as well as her own. 'I am truly sorry for what happened, but I really didn't mean to harm people,' she allegedly told authorities. 'It was me crying out for help.' A former roommate of Ouyang's says both her parents were also researchers. Colleagues called her shy and insecure. One victim told authorities that Ouyang 'had never had a boyfriend, and envied those who had,' Vice reports. Despite her flaws, though, none of her classmates said they would have ever suspected the quiet Singaporean of trying to harm them. However, the students believed someone certainly was. 'I think someone is trying to kill me!' one student yelled after sipping from a poisoned water bottle. The alleged poisonings occurred from September through November, when Ouyang admitted to police she tampered with two bottles and her own. She was part of Stanford's Cancer Biology program but is no longer a student at the prestigious California university . One victim told police she 'immediately experienced a burning sensation in her mouth and throat. Her eyes became irritated and watery. She began salivating uncontrollably. Her throat was burning so bad that she could not even swallow the water.' Paraformaldehyde, a form of embalming fluid formaldehyde, can cause skin irritation, respiratory ailments and, in larger amounts, death. In addition to tissue preservation, the chemical is also used in pesticides. The alleged poisonings occurred from September through November, when Ouyang admitted to police she tampered with two bottles and her own. Poison: Paraformaldehyde, a form of embalming fluid formaldehyde, can cause skin irritation, respiratory ailments and, in larger amounts, death . She told authorities that she's recently seen a psychiatrist and experienced extreme insomnia and dizziness as a result of anti-depressants she was prescribed. Her father told Singapore's The Strait Times the family was not aware of her issues. 'If we had known earlier, we would have sent her for treatment,' he said. He said the girl's mother is now with her in California. She's no longer a student at Stanford. 'This was a sad, heartbreaking situation for everyone involved,' school spokesperson Lisa Lapin told SFGate. 'This was a confined, isolated circumstance and there was no threat to the broader campus community. The university has been providing support to the group impacted.' A spokesperson from Singapore's

Summary: Singaporean A*Star scholarship recipient Xiangyu Ouyang, 26, is accused of slipping paraformaldehyde to several fellow students . Ouyang has confessed to poisoning two classmates, as well as herself, in what she's called a cry for help . She is charged with four felony poisonings--which could carry 2 to 8 years--and was expected to use an insanity defense . Ouyang won the prestigious scholarship in 2013 for her outstanding performance as an undergrad at Imperial College London .


More than four million people will be stuck on hospital waiting lists – and a further 20 million unable to get a doctor's appointment within a week if the Tories are re-elected, Labour claimed today. Ed Balls and the shadow health secretary Andy Burnham made the stark warning this morning, warning that the NHS 'cannot survive' another five years of the Tories in government. The Labour frontbenchers, launching a week of Labour attacks on the NHS, said there had been a 'dramatic decline in standards' in the NHS over the past five years. Shadow chancellor Ed Balls said if standards continued to decline at the current rate, then by 2020 millions more will face long waits in A&E and long waits to see GPs . He said if standards continued to decline at the current rate then by 2020 millions more will face long waits in A&E and long waits to see GPs. Ambulance response times for the most serious call-outs will rise to over nine minutes, 500,000 fewer older people will receive social care and 600,000 people will be forced to wait for more than four hours on trolleys on A&E, Mr Burnham warned. Labour said the figures were based on the latest official NHS data. In the latest GP-patient Survey, 10.9 per cent of people say they were unable to get an appointment with a GP the last time they tried. This is up from 9.6 per cent in 2012. On this trend, by 2020, 14.8 per cent of people, some 8.4 million people, will be unable to get a GP appointment. A further 14.4 per cent of people are now waiting more than a week for a GP appointment. This is up from 12.0 per cent in 2012. If this trend continues, some 21.7 per cent of people – more than 12.3 million people – will wait a week or more. A further two million a year will be forced to wait over four hours in A&E – up from 1.4million last year and just 350,000 in 2009/10. Shadow health secretary Andy Burnham said four million people will be stuck on hospital waiting lists – and a further 20 million unable to get a doctor's appointment within a week if the Tories are re-elected . Hospital waiting lists are also set to spike, Labour said. In May 2010, there were 2.57 million people on the English waiting list – but by February this year, this had grown to 3.15million. On this trend, there will be 3.8 million people on the waiting list by May 2020. Labour said more than 100,000 operations will be cancelled in 2020 – up from . Over 27,000 operations will be cancelled every year in 2020 – up from 13,000 in 2010 – with 600,000 a year waiting longer than four hours on trolleys. Nicola Sturgeon today attempted to trump Labour on the NHS with a pledge to increase its budget by more than £8billion . Ambulance call out times are also under growing pressure, Labour said. In April 2011, the average ambulance response time

Summary: Labour claims NHS 'cannot survive' another 5 years of Tory government . Party points to figures showing a decline in standards in the health service . It claims if standards continue to drop at the current rate millions will suffer . But the Tories said Labour the warning marked a 'new low' for Labour . Claimed Ed Miliband was making good on pledge to 'weaponise' the NHS .


Prince Harry is headed for his final tour of duty in the elite SAS headquarters in Perth, Western Australia where the soldier who claims to have shot the Taliban warlord who was intent on killing the royal heir works as a training commander. Mark Donaldson is one of Australia's most highly decorated soldiers, one of the very few to have been awarded the nation's highest military honour, the Victoria Cross, for his bravery in Afghanistan. Corporal Donaldson VC revealed in 2013 how four years earlier he had been a member of an elite Special Air Services unit ordered to assassinate a Taliban warlord who had boasted that he intended to kill Prince Harry. To kill a prince: Captain Harry Wales (pictured on his first tour of duty to Afghanistan) was the target of a Taliban warlord codenamed Javelin who had boasted he would kill the royal heir but was shot dead by a crackunit from the Australian SAS, where Harry is headed next for the final chapter of his military career . Hunted down: Corporal Mark Donaldson VC, one of Australia's most highly decorated soldiers is pictured in Afghanistan where he and fellow SAS troops hunted down and shot dead the Taliban warlord who had boasted of killing Prince Harry . Valour under fire: Mark Donaldson (pictured, right, with fellow troopers in Afghanistan) was awarded the VC for his actions in September 2008, when, despite being advised not to go and help, Donaldson ran 80 metres to rescue a wounded interpreter, while under heavy machine gun fire for a large group of insurgents . Giants among men: A rare gathering of three living recipients of Australia's highest military honour, the Victoria Cross, from left, Corporal Mark Donaldson, Keith Payne who won the VC in Vietnam, and (right) Ben Roberts-Smith who also earned his honour while fighting in Afghanistan . Known in the British military as Captain Harry Wales, the fourth in line to the throne will fulfill one of his dreams by embedding with the Australian SAS. The first threat to his life by the Taliban came between December, 2007 and February, 2008 when as a 23-year-old he spent ten weeks on his first tour of duty to Afghanistan in the southern province of Helmand guiding fighter jets towards suspected Taliban targets. In his book The Crossroad, Corporal Donaldson revealed how the SAS regiment had uncovered a Taliban fighter codenamed Javelin in Afghanistan in 2008. Targeted by the Taliban: A Taliban warlord codenamed Javelin targeted Prince Harry on his first tour of Afghanistan and in 2012 warlords again threatened to 'eliminate' the prince . 'Javelin had been saying he was going to take out Prince Harry,' he wrote. 'We flew by Chinook to a place called Paygolkar to go after two targets codenamed Longbow and Javelin. They were supposed to be important Taliban commanders.' On the first night time attempt by Donaldson and his fellow Australian commandos, they entered the compound where the Javelin was based, in Uruzgan province,a Taliban stronghold in central Afghanistan, but the commander got away. Almost a year

Summary: Prince Harry arrives in Australia next Monday ahead of four-week stay . He will fulfill a dream by training with the elite SAS regiment in Perth . War hero and VC winner Mark Donaldson is an SAS trainer in Perth . Donaldson has written about how he saved the Prince from the Taliban . Donaldson and crack SAS unit shot dead in 2009 a Taliban warlord who boasted of killing Prince Harry . Prince will also go bush with Indigenous NORFORCE troops . The royal said to be excited for 'challenging and hectic' schedule . The trip is the last of Prince Harry's military career before he retires .


This is the £1million luxury townhouse underwear tycoon Michelle Mone has put on the market so she can buy her ex-husband out of the 'dream home' they once shared. The 43-year-old entrepreneur bought the three-bedroom property in the Park Circus area of Glasgow for £780,700 after she split from her former husband Michael in December 2011. She spent months renovating the period two-storey townhouse, described by estate agents as an 'outstanding interior designed luxury home' which has been 'impeccably refurbished'. Scroll down for video . On the market: Michelle Mone has put her luxury Glasgow townhouse up for sale so she can buy her husband out of their 'dream' mansion . Luxury: The £1million property in the exclusive area of the city comes complete with ornate high ceilings and large windows in the living room . Trendy: The fully-integrated kitchen has been fitted with modern, top of the range appliances and features a white gloss central island . Tycoon: Michelle Mone set up Ultimo underwear business with her husband Michael (right) in 1996, but they split in December 2011 . It features a grand staircase and magnificent reception hall leading to a modern fully integrated kitchen and drawing room complete with a marble fireplace and a living flame fire. The views expand over the residents central gardens in the exclusive part of the city and the master suite comes with it's own wet room. Each of the three high-ceilings bedrooms have been kitted out with lavish headboards, sparkling chandeliers and luxurious curtains. Interior photographs show the living room with a baby grand piano in it and a painting of a sleeping blonde woman above the fireplace. Grand: Ms Mone didn't move into the townhouse straightaway after spending months having it renovated, including this spectacular staircase . Magnificent: The large hallway leads to the staircase in the two-storey property, which comes complete with three bedrooms . Impressive: Ms Mone bought the property for £780,000 after splitting from her then husband. The large hallway comes with a massive mirror . It is being marketed by estate agents Corum for offers over £875,000, which means the Ultimo founder will profit from at least £100,00 if it sells. Once the sale is completed she plans to move back into her family home, a five-bedroom mansion in Thorntonhall, Lanarkshire, after agreeing a deal with her ex-husband to buy it . Mone, who also owns a £2million flat in Mayfair, London, said she would change her old mansion to rid it of 'bad memories' when she revealed her property plans last week. The mother-of-three said: 'I'm selling my home here in Glasgow but I also own the big house with my ex-husband. For two years I've been trying to buy him out of it and he only agreed just the other day - which is fantastic. 'I'm over the moon. I'll always have a base here in Glasgow but I've moved in to my London home as well. So, that means I'll have just the one home here rather than one and a half.' She said that although

Summary: Michelle Mone bought three-bedroom property in Glasgow's exclusive Park Circus after splitting from Michael Mone . She spent months renovating period townhouse but is now selling to buy ex-husband out of their family mansion . It features a grand staircase, large reception hall and luxury interior designs throughout bedrooms and living room . The 43-year-old Ultimo founder will profit from at least £100,000 if it sells and also owns a £2million flat in Mayfair .


Amid a torrent of rumours surrounding Rafa Benitez and his managerial future, the Spaniard quietly continued a phenomenal career trend on Thursday with Napoli. He took the Serie A side into the Europa League semi-final with an emphatic 6-3 aggregate victory over Wolfsburg and the impending encounters against Dnipro will be Benitez's seventh major European semi-final in 12 seasons. Napoli are the fourth club he has taken to the latter stages of a European competition, following spells with Valencia, Liverpool and Chelsea. Rafa Benitez (right) celebrates taking Napoli into the Europa League semi-final with striker Gonzalo Higuain . Benitez (centre) has reached his seventh European semi-final in only 12 seasons with four teams . Benitez (right) guided Liverpool to Champions League glory in 2005, his first season at the club . Benitez got Liverpool back to the final of the competition in 2007, where they were beaten 2-1 by AC Milan . 2004: UEFA Cup winner (Valencia) 2005: Champions League winner (Liverpool) 2007: Champions League finalist (Liverpool) 2008: Champions League semi (Liverpool) 2010: Europa League semi (Liverpool) 2013: Europa League winner (Chelsea) 2015: Europa League semi (Napoli) Benitez tasted continental success for the first time with Valencia in 2004, lifting what was then the UEFA Cup after beating a Marseille side spearheaded by Didier Drogba 2-0 in the final. That achievement, alongside the two La Liga titles he won during his three-year spell at the Mestalla, caught the eye of Liverpool, who swooped to bring the Spaniard in as Gerard Houllier's replacement. His first Premier League season was one of adjustment but in Europe, Benitez flourished. He recorded his most stunning glory to date, masterminding what on paper was a woefully uninspiring Liverpool team to Champions League glory, overcoming a star-studded AC Milan side that boasted the likes of Cafu, Paolo Maldini, Kaka and Andriy Shevchenko in the final. Benitez maneuvered Liverpool back to the Champions League final in 2007, eliminating Barcelona on the way with a win at the Nou Camp, only for Milan to avenge their defeat two years prior with a 2-1 victory. The Spaniard manipulated another assault on Europe's elite trophy the following year but Liverpool were knocked out in the semi-final by Chelsea. Off-field ownership turmoil derailed Benitez's team and Liverpool have not even threatened to emerge as a challenger for club football's most prestigious competition since. They were eliminated in the group stage of the tournament in 2010, where a third-placed finish resulted in demotion to the Europa League. But Benitez guided Liverpool to the semi-finals of Europe's secondary competition, where a Diego Forlan strike in extra-time at Anfield sent Atletico Madrid to the final, where they beat Roy Hodgson's Fulham. The Spaniard was sacked as Liverpool manager at the end of the 2010 season and Hodgson replaced Benitez, who ended up at Chelsea as interim manager in 2012 via a short spell at Inter Milan. Benitez won the Europa League with Chelsea, beating Benfica in the final, but his stay at Stamford Bridge was always going to be a short one. Benitez often barbed Chelsea

Summary: Rafa Benitez's contract at Napoli expires at the end of the season . He guided the Italian side to the Europa League semi-final on Thursday . He has taken four teams to a European semi-final inside 12 years .


Denmark and Brondby defender Daniel Agger has been banned for two games for violent conduct after elbowing Mattias Jorgensen in the head. The incident happened during the hotly-contested derby against Copenhagen on Monday. Match officials took no action during the game, which finished in a goalless draw, but the disciplinary committee of the Danish FA found Agger guilty having reviewed video footage of the incident. Daniel Agger (right) is involved in a physical battle with Copenhagen striker Andreas Cornelius (left) Former Liverpool defender Agger (right) has been accused of elbowing Mattias Jorgensen (not pictured) 'Based on the television images, the disciplinary committee found evidence that Daniel Agger is guilty of violent conduct and has therefore given the Brondby player a two-match ban,' the Danish FA said in a statement. Agger rejoined Brondby, who are fourth in the league table on 35 points, from Liverpool last August, and though their fortunes have improved since his return, they are still eight points behind city rivals Copenhagen, who are second. Agger reacts towards referee Kenn Hansen during the league match against Midtjylland earlier this year . During his Liverpool days, Agger (right) prepares to challenge Southampton forward Jay Rodriguez (left)

Summary: Daniel Agger has been charged with violent conduct . The Brondby star appeared to elbow Copenhagen's Mattias Jorgensen . Agger rejoined first club Brondby from Liverpool in August 2014 .


Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo appeared to be enjoying his vacation in Portugal as he posed for a picture at the dinner table with family and friends just days after his affair with a fitness instructor was exposed. Rojo went away during a week off for his club side, pictured with team-mate Angel di Maria on the plane, after United's 3-1 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday. The Argentina international is impressing in defence under Louis van Gaal in his first season in the Premier League, though it his time off the field in Manchester that has recently come into question. Marcos Rojo (third from left) enjoys a meal out with friends and family in Portugal during a week off . Rojo (back right) poses while travelling to Portugal along with his family and Angel di Maria (left) Fitness instructor Sarah Watson claims Rojo and his advisors tried to frame her for blackmail . Fitness instructor Sarah Watson, 34, claims Rojo and his advisors tried to frame her for blackmail after she enjoyed a brief liaison with the United star following a night out. Rojo's identity in the case was originally held back as a 'Premier League footballer' though the details have now been revealed. She said: ‘He came over to me and sat down. His English was quite bad but he was chatty and said nice things to me about how I looked and how he liked my Versace dress. ‘He said “You’re gorgeous, you’re the best looking girl in here.” It was all very cheesy, but he’s so good looking that I gave him my number.’ Rojo invited her to his friend’s flat for a more private party, but she declined and they parted. He then sent a text at 2am. “My love, where are you?” he asked. ‘It was a bit of an ego boost for me. There were a lot of young, pretty girls that night, but he wanted me.’ So she and a girlfriend booked a taxi to the address he sent her. When they arrived at the flat in the centre of the city, a friend of Rojo’s – known in court as Mr X but who now can be named as Kristian Bereit – made a shocking proposition. ‘He asked me how much it would cost for me to have sex with Marcos. I told him that I was not a prostitute.’ But she did find the Argentine star’s dusky looks attractive and they ended up in a bedroom. ‘I did it because I liked him, not for money or with any intention to sell the story on,’ she said. The Argentine defender was in action for Manchester United against Aston Villa on Saturday . Rojo celebrates with team-mate Di Maria after the 3-1 victory at Old Trafford in the Premier League . Watson says that the 25-year-old offered her money to spend the night with him - which she declined - and then accepted a £30,000 offer from a newspaper to sell her story. She never received that money, and Sarah then says Rojo's

Summary: Marcos Rojo back in Portugal and poses for picture with family in friends . Manchester United defender starred in 3-1 victory against Aston Villa . Sarah Watson claims she was offered money to spend the night with Rojo . Says Rojo and his representatives tried to frame her for blackmail . Representatives tried to entrap Sarah with promises of cash to spin story .


Prison officials must treat an inmate's gender identity condition just as they would treat any other medical or mental health condition, the Justice Department said in a court filing Friday. The Southern Poverty Law Center in February filed a lawsuit against Georgia Department of Corrections officials on behalf of Ashley Diamond, a transgender woman. The lawsuit says prison officials have failed to provide adequate treatment for Diamond's gender dysphoria, a condition that causes a person to experience extreme distress because of a disconnect between the birth sex and gender identity. Prison officials must treat an inmate's gender identity condition just as they would treat any other medical or mental health condition, according to a Justice Department ruling in the case of transgender inmate Ashley Diamond . A photo of Diamond compared to her Department of Corrections mugshot shows the drastic difference without maintaining treatment . The Justice Department filed a brief in the case Friday saying it's not taking a position on the accuracy of Diamond's claims, but reminding prison officials that the Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution requires them to provide inmates with individualized assessment and care for the condition. Department of Corrections spokeswoman Gwendolyn Hogan wrote in an email that the agency doesn't comment on pending litigation. While similar cases have been brought in other courts, Justice Department officials said this is the first time the agency has gotten involved in one of these cases. That action signals this administration's commitment to protecting the interests of transgender people in this context and sends a message to state officials that the federal government has taken a clear position on the substantive legal issues in the case, said Georgia State University law professor Russell Covey. 'If Georgia disagrees, that sort of holds out the possibility of some future legal conflict between the state and the federal government,' he said. 'It's a kind of shot across the bow.' Diamond, who's 36, has identified as female since she was a child and began hormone therapy when she was 17, the lawsuit says. Diamond says she has been subject to ridicule and even sexual assault while behind bars . That gave her full breasts, a feminine shape, softer skin and a feminine appearance. Only inmates identified as transgender during their initial intake screenings are eligible for gender dysphoria treatment under Georgia Department of Corrections policy, but the personnel who do those screenings often aren't familiar with the condition, the lawsuit says. Despite having noticeable feminine physical characteristics and telling department staff she was transgender and receiving hormone therapy, Diamond was not evaluated for gender dysphoria and wasn't referred for treatment and her hormone therapy was halted, the lawsuit says. Though medical personnel subsequently evaluated her and determined she had gender dysphoria and that hormone therapy and female gender expression were medically necessary, department officials refused to authorize the treatment, the lawsuit says. So-called freeze-frame policies, that only allow inmates the level of treatment that they received before imprisonment and that allow no treatment for those who weren't initially classified as suffering from gender dysphoria

Summary: The Southern Poverty Law Center in February filed a lawsuit against Georgia Department of Corrections officials on behalf of Ashley Diamond, a transgender woman . Diamond, 36, identifies as a woman and has been taking hormones since age 17 . Claims lack of medical attention has harmed her transition process .


An explorer who plans to spend a year living inside a ball-shaped capsule on top of an iceberg is seeking funding for his daring project. Italian Alex Bellini is to be subjected to the full force of the iceberg as it melts, cracks and even flips - while hopefully staying safe inside his small spherical cabin. The aim of the cabin fever-inducing stunt is to highlight how global warming will melt icebergs around the world and cause sea levels to rise. Scroll down for video . Italian Alex Bellini will live atop an iceberg in Greenland starting next year. He will live inside a contained ball (artist's illustration shown), with no means to escape for 12 months. The capsule will be 10ft (three metres) wide and could fit 10 people - but Mr Bellini will remove all of the seats apart from one, for himself . Mr Bellini, 36, is seeking funding for his project, called Adrift, which he hopes to begin in November 2016. Previous feats by the explorer include running more than 14,000 miles (22,500km), rowing more than 21,000 miles (34,000km) and spending 560 days in isolation. He has rowed both the Atlantic and Pacific and insists he favours challenges where there is a perceived lack of control. The capsules, initially designed essentially as escape pods for areas at risk of tsunami, can hold from two to ten people and range in price from £8,000 to £13,500 ($12,000 to $20,000). Four are currently in use in Japan, while two are in the US. Mr Bellini will use one at the upper scale, 10ft (three metres) wide - although he’ll remove all the seats except one for himself. Inside he’ll have exercise equipment, such as a stationary bike, in addition to supplies for the year such as food and water. But his latest venture represents a whole new challenge as he will have to deal with intense isolation and undergo serious psychological tests as he copes with being alone for 12 months. Perched on top of an iceberg in North West Greenland, he will be alone and unable to leave the capsule, leaving him vulnerable to whatever is in store - on the iceberg, or in his cabin. Comparable feats of endurance, such as the Solar Impulse mission, have also seen people remain in isolation for days, but Mr Bellini will have to cope for a whole 365 by himself. In addition to his mental health, he'll also workout on board to stay in good physical shape. A natural lighting system will maintain his circadian rhythm, while he'll be writing to keep himself entertained - in addition to reading books on psychology. His goal is to see an iceberg ‘in the last phase of its long life,’ observing the changes that occur as it melts into the ocean. 'This adventure is about waiting for something to happen,' Mr Bellini told Outside Online. 'But I knew since the beginning I needed to minimise the risk. ‘An iceberg can flip over, and those events can be catastrophic.' His mobile home will be designed

Summary: Italian Alex Bellini will live atop an iceberg off the coast of North West Greenland starting next year . He will stay in isolation inside a contained ball without opening the hatch for 12 months . The capsule will contain supplies and equipment for his survival, and workout equipment to keep him fit . Its designed to survive harsh conditions - such as the iceberg flipping - and can also float in water .


Secret Service agents will take a bullet for the President of the United States, but apparently they won't swim for him. When the public commissions with jurisdiction over the White House heard proposals for beefing up the presidential mansion's perimiter, they were told that the government wouldn't be digging a moat around the building. That idea, it turns out, was actually under consideration. But NBC-TV4 in Washington reported that 'there was concern expressed about having to retrieve people from it.' Ultimately saner heads prevailed: The National Park Service and the Secret Service are recommending the addition of half-inch-thick spikes, angled away from the White House, to the existing fence. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEOS . A JOKE TAKEN SERIOUSLY: One television network mocked up what 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue might look like surrounded by a ditch filled with water to deter would-be intruders . A Washington, DC television station showed this mockup on Thursday, depicting the angled steel spikes that will soon be atop the White House perimeter fence . The new spikes, officially known as 'pencil protrusions,' will be bolted on at the top for a year or more while an entirely new fence – as tall as 10 feet – is planned and fabricated. The White House might also get a prison-style double fence with space in between, but barbed wire has been ruled out. A sitting U.S. congressman suggested in November that the Secret Service would be better able to protect the president and his family if 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue took a more mediaeval approach to security with a moat. Tennessee Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen made the idea part of his brainstorm in a Q-and-A session with then-Acting Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy during a Capitol Hill hearing. 'Would a moat – water, six feet around – be kind of attractive and effective?' a straight-faced Cohen asked. LOW-TECH FENCE: A man named Omar Gonzalez scaled the existing wrought-iron barrier in front of the White House in September – and ran all the way into the White House while carrying a knife in his pants pocket . Clancy replied that changes to the presidential mansion's perimeter fence was the main upgrade under consideration. 'Like a higher fence?' Cohen followed up. 'You're right sir, a higher fence would certainly help us,' the Secret Service director told him. In the hearing, conservative Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas suggested that if the White House won't build a fence or a wall on America's southern border, strengthening the White House's fence should be an equally bad idea. Obama administration officials have long argued that fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border would be worthless. 'I would think that if the admin's gonna being consistent,' Gohmert said, 'it's now time to remove the fence from around the White House, 'cause if it isn't good enough for our border, it shouldn't good enough for our White House.' Secret Service Acting Director Joseph Clancy played mop-up in November, apologizing to Congress for hooker scandals, security breaches and a shooting . MAKE IT TALL: Texas Republican Rep. Louis Gohmert said last

Summary: White House planners say they're ready to recommend spikes at the top of the mansion's fenceposts to better protect the president . Move comes after several fence-jumpers, including one who sprinted inside the White House . Tennessee Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen asked the acting Secret Service director in November if 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue needed a six-foot moat . That idea was actually under consideration, but later scrapped over maintenance concerns and 'having to retrieve people from it'


Chelsea will try to add another trophy to their ever-expanding cabinet when the Under 19 team take on Shakhtar Donetsk in the final of the UEFA Youth League on Monday afternoon. Adi Viveash's team will start as favourites in Nyon, Switzerland after their resounding 4-0 win over Roma in the semi-finals on Friday, a result which continued their free-scoring form in this competition. Ahead of the final, we bring you everything you need to know. Chelsea striker Dominic Solanke starred in his side's emphatic 4-0 semi-final win over Roma on Friday . Solanke has scored 11 UEFA Youth League games during Chelsea's route to the final in Nyon, Switzerland . REMIND ME, WHAT IS THE UEFA YOUTH LEAGUE? In a nutshell, it's the Champions League - but for Under 19 teams. In its second season, the Youth League was created by UEFA to enable up-and-coming players in Europe's leading academies to gain valuable experience of playing in continental competition. The group phase runs in parallel with its big brother, with the same 32 teams as in the Champions League matched in the same groups. The main difference is that the knockout rounds are single-legged and the semi-finals and final in the same place over the course of one weekend. SO, WHERE IS THAT? Monday's final will be played at the Stade Colovray, which is situated in the shadow of UEFA's headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. It's a pleasant spot, overlooking Lake Geneva, and is the home of Stade Nyonnais, who play in the Swiss third tier. It's capacity is 7,200 and pretty big crowds were there enjoying the sunshine and the football in Friday's semi-finals. WHEN IS THE GAME AND CAN I WATCH IT? It will kick-off at 3pm UK time and the match is live on British Eurosport. WHO WON THE COMPETITION LAST YEAR? The maiden winners of the Youth League were Barcelona, who defeated Benfica 3-0 in a one-sided final. The goals came from Rodrigo and a double from Munir El Haddadi, the competition's top goalscorer with 11 and now a member of the first-team squad. There was no English representation in the last four, though both Chelsea and Manchester City had made it to the quarter-finals. HOW HAVE THE BRITISH CLUBS DONE THIS YEAR? Chelsea, obviously, have made it all the way. Manchester City went out to Roma in the last eight, while both Arsenal and Liverpool tumbled out at the last 16 stage. Arsenal lost 1-0 to Atletico Madrid and Liverpool were beaten 2-1 by Benfica. ALL HOPES WITH CHELSEA THEN? Yes, and they will enter Monday's match as the marginal favourites. It is well-established that the Stamford Bridge academy is one of the best in England and last season saw the Under 21 team claim the Premier League title and the Under 18s win the FA Youth Cup. They will take on Manchester City in this season's Youth Cup final, too, over the next couple of weeks, their fifth final in six seasons. Having missed out on the NextGen Series title to Aston Villa two years ago, this

Summary: Chelsea's Under 19 side are hoping to become second team to win final . Holders Barcelona won the inaugural version of the Youth competition . Dominic Solanke, Izzy Brown and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are all likely to start . CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news .


Marathon season is in full swing with the London Marathon set to take place a week on Sunday. The long distance runners will inspire many to take up running and as the evening gets lighter and the weather gets warmer, it's the perfect time to pull on your trainers and get fit. But what trainers should you go for? Running is often celebrated as a budget sport because you don't have to pay expensive gym fees or buy lots of equipment. But trainers can be costly - proved by the latest adidas Boost shoes that have gone on sale for £130. Femail writer and marathon runner Lucy Waterlow tested out £130 adidas Ultra Boost trainers against Aldi's budget £19.99 pair ahead of the London Marathon next week . In contrast, supermarket chain Aldi have a running flash sale in stores from tomorrow (Thursday) with trainers available for the budget price of £19.99, while stocks last. The shoes you run in are important to prevent injuries and ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience - so can you really get the same results from a cheap supermarket pair over the costly version from a major sports brand? FEMAIL asked Lucy Waterlow, a marathoner with a personal best time of 3.06 and co-writer of Nell McAndrew's Guide To Running, to take them for a test run... THE TRAINERS . Adidas Ultra Boost, £130: Adidas promise to deliver 'your greatest run ever' with their new trainer which features their much-hyped 'Boost' technology. This is a type of cushioning that the sports brand have developed that looks like polystyrene and offers support and comfort to the wearer. Adidas say the Boost cushioning also gives 'energy return' so the wearer can run more effortlessly. The adidas Boost technology is a type of cushioning that they say will deliver 'your greatest run ever' while the Primeknit fabric is said to 'allow the natural expansion of any foot shape' At £130, the shoes only offer value for money if you intend to run in them often but the bumpy undersole doesn't seem to be that durable . It certainly seems to have worked for the numerous elite athletes, including Jessica Ennis, who have worn Boost trainers thanks to sponsorship deals. Wilson Kipsang wore the adidas Adizero Adios version when he ran what was then a World Record time of 2:03:23 in Berlin in 2013. Speaking of the Ultra Boost version, which have been on sale since February at a RRP of £130, adidas executive Eric Liedtke said: 'Ultra BOOST represents the culmination of years of work and meticulous research striving to create the greatest running shoe ever. 'All of the very best in adidas technology has been combined to create a shoe that provides industry leading Energy Return, alongside unprecedented adaptability and comfort.' Aldi Premium Running Shoes, £19.99: The premium running shoes are part of the Aldi's latest 'Specialbuys' running range under the label 'Crane', which will be in stores from 16th April and available while stocks last. It's not the first time Aldi have sold running trainers

Summary: Running is often celebrated as a cheap sport to take up . But it's important to get right trainers to avoid injury and feel comfortable . Adidas latest Ultra Boost on sale for pricey £130 . Budget supermarket Aldi have a pair for £19.99 . So can our runner tell the difference?


These extraordinary images show how an enormous jumbo jet has been converted into a luxury home for a mystery billionaire - complete with bedrooms, multiple lounges and an onboard restaurant. The custom-built Boeing 747 is believed to have cost its ultra-wealthy owner £400million after it was customised to fit his specifications exactly over a three-year period. The jumbo jet would normally carry as many as 600 passengers - but this version was built for just a single tycoon, although he will be able to fit dozens of guests. It contains a large dining room where travellers can enjoy meals cooked in an adjoining kitchen, with a lounge and 'state room' at the back of the plane. More sleeping space is provided in the 'aeroloft' on the top deck of the vessel, with eight full beds for passengers who prefer to get some shut-eye on flights. Luxury: This is the lounge on board a custom-built Boeing 747-8, as depicted in an artist's impression by Greenpoint Technologies . Shuteye: The master bedroom of the £400million plane has a huge bed as well as an armchair and sofa for when the owner needs to relax . Business: The conference room of the plane could be perfect for meetings in the sky with its long table in the centre . Chill-out: The lounge decor looks like a luxury hotel, belying its true location inside a plane similar to those used by commercial airlines . Executive: This room, which can be used as an office or a guest bedroom, gives a hint to its true location thanks to the porthole-style windows . Kicking back: The main suite could easily be mistaken for a room in a top hotel thanks to its over-the-top decorations . Restaurant: The central portion of the plane hosts a dining room which is attached to a kitchen, allowing the owner to make use of the services of a private chef . Shiny: The jumbo jet is one of the most luxurious private planes ever built, with the price tag believed to have reached a total of £400million . Sofa: Parts of the plane are set aside for guests to relax while watching television, as the vessel can carry several dozen passengers . Plush: Another artist's impression of the main state room, which also contains a desk so the owner can switch between work and relaxation . Welcoming: Images of the lounge show a space very different to the normal aeroplane cabin, with the traditional rows of seats completely discarded in favour of a hotel-like ambience . Exclusive: Few people can ever imagine flying in this sort of luxury - far more glitzy than first class on commercial flights . Plan: The layout of the Boeing 747 is shown in this plan published by Greenpoint Technologies . Gigantic: The luxury interior has been built inside a Boeing 747-8 similar to this one, which can hold up to 600 passengers .

Summary: Boeing 747 can normally hold up to 600 people but this model was customised for a single ultra-wealthy tycoon . Digital images show how the interior is as luxurious as an expensive hotel room despite space constraints . The jumbo jet contains a master bedroom, 'aeroloft' with added sleeping space, and a large dining room . It is also kitted out for business with a conference room and office so the owner is never out of touch with work .


Denim designer Bettina Liano has revealed that she cannot afford to pay the Australian Taxation Office the almost $130,000 she owes in taxes. 'They're chasing me because I can't afford to pay them, the embattled jeans queen told Daily Mail Australia. 'I wish there was something I could do,' she added, 'I'm really embarrassed.' Financial woes: Denim queen Bettina Liano is reportedly being pursued for almost $130,000 by the Australian Tax Office . Ms Liano is being pursued for $126,594 in taxes withheld between March and December 2012, the Daily Telegraph reported on Friday. The designer told DMA that she was unaware of court proceedings, and only became aware of it when contacted by the media yesterday. The sister of Real Housewives Of Melbourne's Gina last year relaunched her eponymous jeans label last year as By Bettina Liano, after going into liquidation in 2013. Empire: The jeans designer relaunched her label last year as By Bettina Liano after going into liquidation in 2013 . Liano's denim empire started in 1986 in Melbourne, but ran into difficulty in recent years. After going into administration in 2011, the brand was revived by backing from the Apparel Group, who own Sportscraft and Saba, but the deal ended acrimoniously, with Liano ordered to pay back $150,000. 'I lost my entire business,' Liano told DMA. 'A lot went down... it was disastrous.' 'I just want to make jeans. I'm starting out again with my new label, but it's going to take time to recover.' Bettina revealed that she is also in the process of writing a 'motivational' book charting her career. Struggles: Bettina Liano previously went into administration in 2011 but was briefly revived by a deal with the Apparel Group, which turned sour . Family ties: Bettina is the sister of Real Housewives of Melbourne star Gina (pictured)

Summary: Jeans designer reportedly owes $126,594 in tax . Relaunched denim label in 2014 after going into liquidation in 2013 . Previously went into administration in 2011 but revived by Apparel Group . Supply deal soured, with designer ordered to pay $150,000 to retail group .


A man killed more than 1,000 dogs in Russia as revenge as he believed the strays were responsible for giving him tuberculosis, a trial heard. Danila Kislitsyn told police it was his duty to eliminate dogs from the streets around Vladivostok as they posed a threat to people and needed to be wiped out. The 31-year-old would travel around the south-eastern Russian city using poisoned sausages and setting traps to kill strays and occasionally even people's pets. Danila Kislitsyn (pictured at his trial) has been found guilty of killing 1,000 dogs by giving them poisoned sausages . Officials heard the attacks were revenge as he blamed the animals for him contracting tuberculosis several years previously which had left him in a weakened state. He was arrested as part of a campaign by animal-rights activists who had spent two years monitoring Kislitsyn who would sometimes kill as many as a dozen dogs a day. Kislitsyn had to be sent for psychiatric tests ahead of the trial but was found fit to stand. But animal charities were furious when Judge Olga Yerokhina handed Kislitsyn a fine of just £200. The trial heard that Kislitsyn, pictured with a police officer at his trial, claimed it was his duty to eliminate stray dogs from the streets saying they posed a threat to people and needed to be wiped out . Judge Olga Yerokhina sentenced the 31-year-old, who also believed dogs were to blame for him contracting tuberculosis, to pay just £200 for the canine genocide . Activist Sarah Pirogova from the charity Animal Defender said: 'He was responsible for a dog genocide in his neighbourhood, sometimes a dozen bodies of dead dogs could be spotted on the streets in single day. 'He says he only targeted strays but very often people's pets were also poisoned after eating a piece of sausage that he had laced with poison.' Activists tested the sausages and found that not only were they poisoned, they also contained tablets designed to stop the dogs vomiting so that they could not throw up the lethal food. She added: 'We tried to confront him about it but he was extremely violent and would use spray before running off, so we finally decided to hand a report to police. 'We are disappointed with the result but hope that he will not want to pay another fine and will now stop what he has been doing.'

Summary: Danila Kislitsyn killed more than 1,000 dogs in Russian city of Vladivostok . Trial heard he had used poisoned sausages and traps to kill the strays . Blamed dogs for his tuberculosis and claimed 'threat' needed eliminating . Animal charities were furious when Kislitsyn was given fine of just £200 .


With the cost of a christening hitting upwards of £300, parents are looking for ways to baptise their baby on a budget. And, as always, Asda is on hand to help. Hot on the heels of releasing its budget bridesmaid range, the supermarket giant has unveiled garments for babies being christened. George at Asda has created its 'luxury christening range' just in time for the birth of the royal baby - and say its gowns and rompers allow mothers to buy a traditional christening outfit for a fraction of the price. Scroll down for video . Research has revealed that the average price of a christening has hit £300. In response, George at Asda has unveiled a budget range of outfits starting from just £4 inspired by Prince George . The range came to fruition on the back of a survey carried out by the supermarket revealing the average amount spent on a christening is now upwards of £300, with 63 per cent of families concerned about the spiraling costs. Invites, celebratory venues, food and entertainment all add hundreds of pounds, so the retailer says it hopes to slash the budget on expensive clothing, with items starting at just £4. The collection includes an embroidered dress, lace collar gown, sateen romper, lace trim socks and bow ballet shoes in traditional whites and creams as well as baby blues and pinks. George at Asda has created its 'luxury christening range' just in time for the birth of the royal baby - and say its gowns and rompers, pictured, which cost £15, allow mothers to buy a traditional christening outfit for a fraction of the price . After discovering that 63 per cent of families are concerned about the spiraling costs of a christening, Asda created this range of outfits, including this £15 romper inspired by Prince George . A full outfit for the baby’s big day costs just £20 at Asda and in anticipation of the royal birth, Asda has also launched a new regal-inspired gold cot for £69 and Prince/Princess babygros for £2.50. A spokesperson for the chain said: 'With celebration ceremonies such as weddings, christenings and confirmations escalating in price year on year, we have noticed a demand for children’s occasion wear both in store and online. 'Our recent flower girl and page boy collection has resonated extremely well with families and so with the upcoming birth of the royal baby and another christening in the pipeline, we wanted to provide a range to give parents the option of remaining within their budgets, while still providing traditional, luxury garments that you expect to see at christenings.' The new christening collection will be available for girls and boys from tiny babies through to 24 months. Launching online on George.com and in-store today, Asda is the first supermarket to offer this dedicated christening shop to its customers. The collection includes an embroidered dress, left, £8, lace collar gown, sateen romper, lace trim socks and bow ballet shoes in traditional whites and creams as well as baby blues and pinks . Shoes for the

Summary: Cost of christenings are now upwards of £300 . 63 per cent of mothers worry about the mounting costs for the day . Asda launches christening collection in time for second royal baby .


The Tories could cut child benefit or stop millions of families receiving it, Government chief whip Michael Gove admitted last night. Mr Gove, the former education secretary, said he could not rule out further cuts to child benefit to reduce the deficit. Asked on the BBC's Newsnight if he could confirm that there would be 'no more changes to child benefit', Mr Gove said: 'No I can't say that.' Conservative chief whip Michael Gove admitted the Tories could cut child benefit or stop millions of families receiving it . Mr Gove said the Tories would not cut benefits for the disabled or pensioners – but refused to rule out cuts to child benefit. He said: 'There is a huge amount of welfare spending that can be reduced without having any impact on people who have disabilities. 'We're not going to hit, or take money away from, the disabled. We're going to protect people who are pensioners. What we are going to do.' Mr Gove was asked specifically: 'There will be no more changes to child benefit. Can you say that to us?' He said: 'It's not our policy at the moment. But the thing I would say is that we've succeeded over the course of the last five years, not just in making departmental cuts which I've alluded to, but in making £21billion worth of welfare cuts. All we're asking to do is to do half of that again.' Rachel Reeves, Labour's shadow work and pensions secretary, said: 'Michael Gove's repeated refusal to rule out child benefit cuts will only add to fears that the Tories have a secret plan to cut support to children. 'The Tories have a £12 billion black hole in their welfare plans it's clear they can't fill without hitting families with children. It's time for the Tories to come clean with the public about their plans to cut child benefit.' The revelation comes after George Osborne last month refused to rule out further cuts to child benefit if the Conservatives win a second term. Asked on the BBC's Newsnight if he could confirm there will be 'no more changes to child benefit', Mr Gove said: 'No I can't say that' Mr Gove's remarks came after George Osborne last month refused to rule out further cuts to child benefit if the Conservatives win a second term . More than a million households lost out when the Coalition announced that families with one parent earning £50,000 would pay tax on child benefit. Earners over £60,000 lost out altogether. The controversial measure, brought in two and a half years ago as part of the Government's austerity programme, was criticised for penalising single-earner families and stay-at-home mothers. It meant anyone earning less than £50,000 – even a couple on £49,000 each - still received the full entitlement of £20.70 a week for the first child, and £13.70 for every subsequent child. Mr Osborne was asked at a briefing in central London on the economy this morning whether he could 'rule out depriving more people of child benefit, like you've already done

Summary: Asked if he could rule out child benefit cuts Mr Gove said: 'I can't say that' The chief whip ruled out any cuts to pensioner and disability benefits . Comes after George Osborne paved the way for further cuts to payments . He refused to rule out rolling Child Benefit into Universal Credit system .


When Melbourne mother-of-two, Kady Marsh, took her seven-week-old baby aside to breastfeed at a popular Sydney hotel, the last thing she expected was to be told to put her breast away. It was a sunny Saturday afternoon at the Manly Wharf Hotel. Kady was in town for her best friend’s wedding and was enjoying a post-party lunch with friends and family. When she moved to a quiet corner of the hotel’s lounge area with baby Isla, she says she was confronted by hotel management and told she couldn’t breastfeed because the area was for ‘over 18s only.’ ‘A young manager came over, pointed to a sign above me and said: "Can't you see it says over 18s only?"’ Kady told Daily Mail Australia. 'At first I thought he meant he wanted to see my ID - that he thought I wasn't 18 - then I realised he was referring to Isla.' Scroll down for video . Kady Marsh with husband Euan, baby Isla (pictured left) and her older daughter Ava enjoying lunch at a hotel in Melbourne . 'I said: "Oh no, she’s only seven-weeks-old, she’s just a tiny baby, that's ridiculous." ‘He said we couldn't be there and told me to use the disabled toilet if I wanted to breastfeed in the hotel.' Kady went back to where her friends were seated in the main bar, 'feeling a bit embarrassed'. 'I wasn't worried about breastfeeding in the main bar - and I would have done - it's just that I physically couldn't manage it on the stools in there and I couldn't find anywhere else to sit,' Kady says. 'My husband Euan went to speak with management to ask what we were supposed to do, and it was then that we were told to use "the baby room" - a disabled toilet with a change table.' Kady was asked to move from the lounge area of the hotel because it was an area restricted to over 18s . Justin Tynan, general manager and licencee of the Manly Wharf Hotel, says the particular area of the bar where Kady was breastfeeding is the only area that is restricted to adults, apart from the gaming room. He says his hotel welcomes women who want to breastfeed elsewhere in the venue and that the incident sounds like it was a miscommunication. ‘It’s ludicrous to suggest that we wouldn’t allow breastfeeding in the hotel,’ Mr Tynan told Daily Mail Australia, adding that his own wife regularly breastfeeds their four-month-old baby, Max, at the venue – and elsewhere in public, often. ‘We just wouldn’t have a policy like that,’ Mr Tynan said. ‘We’re a kid-friendly bar: We have children eating here seven days a week on a special kids menu, we have 30 high chairs and we have mother’s groups here every day.’ Ajita Tynan, wife of Justin Tynan, with their baby Max. Mr Tynan, General Manager of the Manly Wharf Hotel, says Ajita often breastfeeds their son at the venue and it's 'ludicrous' to suggest the hotel wouldn't allow women to do the same .

Summary: A woman was told by Sydney hotel she couldn't breastfeed in '18s only' area . She was directed to use the 'baby room' instead - the hotel's disabled toilet . In Australia, women have a right to breastfeed in public . The federal Sex Discrimination Act makes it illegal to discriminate against a person on the grounds of breastfeeding . The hotel says it is a child and breastfeeding friendly venue .


Baby Malakai has been alive for seven months and he's never left the hospital. The newborn cannot see, cannot hear and struggles to breath. Doctors say he may not ever be able to walk. Having been diagnosed with a rare medical condition known as Pallister Killian Syndrome (PKS), his mother had to give up her job in Perth in order to provide full-time care for her son. Without an income, Stacy Maitai has been forced to survive on welfare funding of $90 a week to support her baby and her seven-year-old daughter. And the 28-year-old is not eligible for further financial assistance from Centrelink as she is not an Australian citizen. Scroll down for video . Baby Malakai (pictured) has been alive for seven months and he's never left the walls of the hospital . Mother Stacy Maitai had to give up her job in Perth in order to care for her son full-time . The newborn cannot see, cannot hear and struggles to breath. Doctors say he may not be able to walk . About 15 to 20 cases of PKS are known to be in Australia, according to the Pallister Killian Syndrome Foundation of Australia . PKS is a rare chromosomal disorder which affects about 200 people worldwide and 15 those cases are known to be in Australia, according to the Pallister Killian Syndrome Foundation of Australia. It is commonly undiagnosed during pregnancy and is discovered at birth or soon after due to characteristic appearance or other complications such as developmental delays, seizures and congenital heart defects. Ms Maitai has told of the heartbreaking moment she learnt about her son's condition. 'I wanted to commit suicide because I thought it was all my fault,' she told Daily Mail Australia. 'But then I found myself having to choose whether to escape all this and give up my son or be strong for my children by moving forward and staying with them every step of the way. 'It's been a difficult journey so far but also a blessing because I have found hope in Malakai and I know he will make it through.' The condition is often undiagnosed during pregnancy and is identified at birth or soon after due to characteristic appearance or other complication . Ms Maitai said she was heartbroken when she learnt about her son's condition . A fundraising page was set up to help the struggling family on mycause , so far raising more than $18,000 . While Ms Maitai juggles her time between the hospital with Malakai (left) and at home her seven-year-old daughter Serenity (right) The single mother says she is trying her best to keep food on the table but was given an eviction notice after being $4000 behind in her rent for her three-bedroom home, which costs $380 . While Ms Maitai juggles her time between the hospital with Malakai and at home with her seven-year-old daughter Serenity, the financial strain of being without a job and dependent on $90 from welfare is taking its toll. The single mother says she is trying her

Summary: Baby boy Malakai suffers rare medical condition Pallister Killian Syndrome . Malakai cannot see, cannot hear, struggles to breath and may never walk . Stacy Maitai gave up everything to take care of her seven-month-old son . Mother-of-two has been forced to survive on $90 a week from Centrelink . Cannot receive further financial assistance as she is not Australian citizen . The single mother moved from New Zealand to Perth about four years ago . A fundraising page has been set up to help the struggling family .


Just another history-making day at this wonderful 79th Masters saw Dustin Johnson become the first man ever to have three eagles in one round and yet still he couldn’t lay a finger on Jordan Spieth. Following one stunning round with another happens about as often at Augusta National as pieces of litter drifting across the property. Here, the youngest first-round leader in Masters history followed his 64 with a 66 to set a new 36-hole record total of 14 under par, beating the old mark of 13 under set by Ray Floyd way back in 1976. It also tied the lowest 36-hole total seen in a major, set by three others, including Sir Nick Faldo at The Open. Jordan Spieth chips on the 17th hole during the second round of the Masters on Friday . Spieth watches his tee shot from the 16th in front of a packed crowd at Augusta . The 21-year-old walks past the scoreboard on the 18th hole following his sensational performance . Dustin Johnson eyes up a putt no the 18th green during his record-breaking display on Friday . Johnson started with a double bogey but positively pillaged the course’s scoreable par fives to devastating effect. He had eagles at the second and the 8th, birdied the 13th, before striking a wondrous blow to the 15th that pulled up 12 inches from the flag. The difference between him and Spieth is he makes far more errors and one at the last meant he had to settle for a 67. Johnson will start the third round seven behind his fellow American with game chorus line member Charley Hoffman two strokes nearer the lead following a creditable 68. Gutsy Englishmen Justin Rose and Paul Casey are on the same mark as Johnson, with the former weighing in with a fine recovery of his own. Rose was three over par after four holes but rallied strongly after drawing a line on his scorecard, like you’d draw a line in the sand. He played the last 14 holes in a plucky five under for a 70, while Casey underlined he is a man reborn with a terrific bogey-free 68. Phil Mickelson lies tied sixth after a 68, one shot ahead of Ernie Els (72), while Tiger Woods shot a commendable 69, his first score in the sixties in 15 rounds in majors, and his first here since 2011. He is still no fewer than 12 shots behind, mind. What of the world No 1, Rory McIlroy? Alas, if it’s Friday it must be time for one of those freaky nine holes that just kill him at the Masters every time. Ernie Els hits a shot off the fourth tee during his second day of action . Last year it was on the back nine and this time the outward half, as he followed a bogey at the 7th with a double at the 9th to turn in 40 strokes. It’s the sixth year in a row the Northern Irishman has thrown in a horrific nine like this and until he addresses

Summary: Jordan Spieth is the youngest first-round leader in Masters history . Spieth set a new 36-hole record with his 14-under total . Dustin Johnson became the first man ever to hit three eagles in one round .