An actor who appeared on the long-running sitcom Good Times has died. Ben Powers played the character of Thelma's husband Keith in the show's sixth and final season between 1978-1979. He passed away at his New Bedford, Massachusetts home on April 6 at the age of 64. His family has not revealed the cause of his death. Powers' on-screen wife Bern Nadette Stanis wrote an emotion message on Facebook on Thursday to mark the actor's death. Actor Ben Powers (left) died April 6 at the age of 64. He is best known for his part on the CBS sitcom Good Times, playing the husband of main character Thelma (right, played by Bern Nadette Stanis) 'My condolences goes out to the family of Ben Powers who past a few days ago. He was a great actor and great friend who is gone too soon. He will be missed by many. Until next lifetime my friend,' Stanis wrote. Good Times focused on the family of Florida and James Evans and their children J.J., Thelma and Michael, living in a Chicago housing project. The show was a spin-off of another series, Maude, which was also spin-off of All In The Family. In the third episode of the final season, Thelma gets married to a professional football player named Keith (played by Powers) but their marriage runs into problems when he gets injured. Powers was born in Brooklyn and raised by his grandparents in Providence, Rhode Island. Before getting into acting, he studied painting and sketching at the Rhode Island School of Design. He was discovered while performing stand-up routines in Providence. In addition to his work on Good Times, Powers also played the character of Moochie on CBS detective drama Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer between 1984 and 1985. He also had guest appearances on shows like Gimme a Break, Flamingo Road, The Greatest American Hero and Laverne & Shirley. Some of his film credits include Cheech & Chong's Next Movie in 1980, Things Are Tough All Over in 1982, and The Man Who loved Women in 1983 which starred Burt Reynolds. Powers is survived by his mother and two sisters.

Summary: Powers appeared in the final season of the long-running sitcom . He played the husband of main character Thelma . Powers died April 6 at his home in New Bedford, Massachusetts at the age of 64. His family have not revealed the cause of death .


An extremely rare species of shark has been discovered off the Gulf of Mexico. However, this little critter is more likely to get you cooing rather than crying out in fear. The tiny nipper - measuring just 5.5 inches long - was caught during a 2010 government research trip and its body remained frozen while biologists went about identifying it. This week scientists revealed the dinky creature is a pocket shark - a miniature variation of the more popular kinds. The young male is the second of its species ever seen. Up from the deep: An extremely rare species of shark has been discovered off the Gulf of Mexico . Tiny teeth: However, this little critter is more likely to get you cooing than crying out in fear . The first pocket shark was found 36 years ago in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Peru and it's been sitting in a Russian museum since. It's believed the newly-discovered pocket shark was just a few weeks old as he is extremely small and only weighs a mere half ounce. Strangely, this type of shark has two pockets next to its front fins; their purpose is not known. It's not quite like a kangaroo, which uses its pouch to carry young, but few species have pockets this large - about 4 percent of the shark's body. 'It's cute,' said Tulane University biologist Michael Doosey, who co-authored a study in a zoological journal identifying the shark. 'It almost looks like a little whale.' Close encounter: The tiny nipper - measuring just 5.5 inches long - was caught during a 2010 government research trip and its body remained frozen while biologists went about identifying it . Putting a name to the face: This week scientists revealed the dinky creature is a pocket shark - a miniature variation of the more popular kind . Extremely rare: The first pocket shark was found 36 years ago in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Peru and it's been sitting in a Russian museum since . National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fisheries biologist Mark Grace has spent more than 30 years going through bags upon bags of fish to identify them. It took him more than three years to get to near the end of the freezer, when he plopped a bag on the table and let it thaw. 'I wasn't really sure what it was,' Grace said. 'That pocket over on the pectoral fin, I had never seen anything like that on a shark.' It's a small miracle that he was not thrown away. A couple of times, the lab with the freezer lost power. Once identified, the shark was shipped to New York and France for high-tech examinations that wouldn't puncture the specimen. Dissection: The truly strange thing about this species strange is its twin pockets - while no one knows what they are for, some experts believe that they may secrete some kind of glowing fluid or pheromones . The shark also has unusual belly patches not seen in most sharks. The only other

Summary: The tiny nipper was caught during a 2010 government research trip . Its body remained frozen while biologists tried to identify it . The pocket shark measures 5.5 inches long and weighs a mere half ounce . 'It looks like a little whale,' said Tulane University biologist Michael Doosey .


Real Madrid failed to activate their first option on Javier Hernandez as the deadline passed on Thursday night. The midnight deadline went by without Madrid making a formal offer to buy the Manchester United striker outright and they must now take their chances with other suitors if they wish to sign him. Hernandez, 26, has impressed in the last few weeks with five goals in his last six games including the decisive strike against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter final and two goals in Madrid's 4-2 win at Celta Vigo last Sunday. Javier Hernandez is enjoying a fine run of form at Real Madrid - scoring three times in his last two games . Hernandez (centre) returned to training with his Real Madrid team-mates on Tuesday . Hernandez (second left) was all smiles in training, but the 26-year-old faces an uncertain future . Yet it has followed a largely frustrating season where he has been restricted to just nine starts. United agreed a deal worth around £15million last summer which allowed Real Madrid to first loan Hernandez for the season then buy him outright before other clubs could bid. That exclusivity period passed at midnight though and that will open the door for other clubs to bid. The Mexico international has interest from West Ham, Southampton, Newcastle and Lazio among others and United value him at around £10million.

Summary: Real Madrid had exclusivity on signing Javier Hernandez until Friday . Other clubs can swoop for striker after deadline passed . Manchester United to field offers of £10million for 26-year-old Hernandez . READ: Real Madrid to tempt PSG with a £30m offer for Marco Verratti .


Barcelona scored three crucial away goals and all but ended the tie after easing to a 3-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes. Goals from Neymar and a double from Luis Suarez, made sure the La Liga leaders travel back to Spain delighted with the result and their performance. Here Sportsmail rates the players in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final. Luis Suarez was the star man for Barcelona and scored a brilliant second-half double to put them in control . Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3) Salvatore Sirigu - 6 - Commanding in the air with a disjointed defence in front of him but could do nothing to stop Neymar's cool finish. Gregory Van der Wiel - 5.5 - Unlikely to have started had Thiago Silva and David Luiz been fit to play the full game and was struggled to cope with Neymar's trickery, speed and movement. Marquinhos - 6.5 - Another bold performance from the Brazilian. Difficult to believe he is only 20 years old. Barcelona's front three still had their moments but Marquinhos was generally in control. Thiago Silva - 5.5 - Injured early on and replaced by his compatriot David Luiz. PSG need their skipper back if they are to turn this around in the Camp Nou. PSG (left) missed their skipper, who was forced off, and will be praying he can play at the Nou Camp . Maxwell - 6 - The former Barcelona full-back will have been grateful for the suspension of Daniel Alves, allowing him a less stressful evening from a defensive point of view against the more conservative Martin Montoya. Good delivery going the other way. Blaise Matuidi - 7 - Powerful and determined, he inherited the captain's armband when Silva went off injured and produced a relentless midfield performance. You can understand why Manchester United scouted him so closely last season. Yohan Cabaye - 5 - A dreadful lunge on Iniesta summed up a difficult first half for the Frenchman. Lacks the ball quality of Marco Verratti and the defensive acumen of Thiago Motta, who were sorely missed in the midfield. Booked. Former Newcastle United star Yohan Cabaye (left) struggled and looked out of his depth at times . Adrien Rabiot - 6 - A courageous performance from the youngster. Good energy and didn't shy away from the challenge. Ezequiel Lavezzi - 5.5 - Little impact from the winger. Moments of quality few and far between. Edinson Cavani - 5.5 - So often leaves you wanting more in these pivotal games. Denied by a marvellous Mascherano challenge in the first half but lacked the conviction to really take on the opportunity. Reported Manchester United target Edinson Cavani had no luck in front of goal and was wasteful . Javier Pastore 6 - Brilliant opening very early on in the game but miskicked badly. Subs . David Luiz (Silva, 21) - 5.5 - Was treated by a Russian doctor for his hamstring injury - recommended by Andre Villas Boas - in a bid to get back in time for the game. However,

Summary: Barcelona outclassed PSG to win 3-1 in the Champions League quarters . Neymar scored the opener after brilliant work from Lionel Messi . Luis Suarez netted a fabulous second half double for Luis Enrique's side . Gregory van der Wiel's deflected effort gave PSG some hope .


A cat has laid a claim to having the loudest purr in the world because she makes noises as loud as a Tube train. 12-year-old Bluey has a growl which is louder than most cats can miaow, and has reached a maximum of 93 decibels - more than the official world record holder. Despite her fearsome sound, Bluey is said to be gentle and loving, and is currently in a rehoming centre in Cambridge looking for a new owner. Scroll down for video . Noisy: Bluey the cat could have the loudest purr in the world, according to staff at a rehoming centre . Claire Thomas, from the Blue Cross charity, said: 'We've never had a cat in our care with a purr as loud as Bluey's. 'We thought it would be fun to see just how loud it is so we recorded it and it reached 93 decibels at its loudest, which is very impressive. 'Though she's surprisingly loud she's a lovely cat and we'd hate for it to stop her being rehomed.' Bluey went to the centre after her elderly owner had to go into care, and staff were shocked when they stroked her and she started growling like a dog. Measurement: The loud cat has been clocked at more than 90 decibels using a sound meter app . Homeless: Bluey is looking for a new owner and is currently living at a centre in Cambridge . Her purr, which is almost four time louder than the average cat, has been keeping other animals awake at night. Mis Thomas added: 'Bluey purrs all the time. She just has to see someone and she starts purring. She purrs when she's playing and she purrs when she's eating. 'We think Bluey is a little deaf but that doesn't stop her enjoying life. She's such a happy, friendly cat and she will make such a loving companion.' The noisy cat is well above the official world record holder Smokey, who was recorded at 67.7 decibels in March 2011, but her purr has not yet been officially certified. Contender: Bluey must now register with Guinness if she is to win the official world record . A spokesman for Guinness World Records said: 'We're intrigued by Bluey's talent and we would welcome an application from his owners so we can look into their claim. 'We would love to hear from them and strongly suggest they make an application for this record via our website.' However, Bluey's new owner may have to take precautions, as scientists say noise levels over 90 decibels can cause hearing loss over a prolonged period.

Summary: Bluey's purr has been measured at 93 decibels, which is louder than the official world record . The cat is currently in a centre in Cambridge and looking for a new home . Her growls are so loud they stop other animals from sleeping properly .


Teacher Carol Chandler, 53, (pictured outside court) is accused of indecently assaulting a boy under the age of 16 in the 1980s at a top independent school . A female teacher has appeared in court in connection with alleged historic child sex abuse at a top independent school. Carol Chandler, 53, of Wellington, Shropshire, is accused of indecently assaulting a boy under the age of 16 in the 1980s. She was charged as part of the Metropolitan Police’s Operation Winthorpe, Scotland Yard’s investigation into allegations of sex abuse at St Paul’s School in Barnes, south west London - where former pupils include Chancellor George Osborne. The investigation is also looking into its prep school Colet Court. Chandler is charged with three counts of indecent assault and two counts of gross indecency on a male under the age of 16 between 1983 and 1985. Dressed in a smart grey dress, she appeared at City of Westminster Magistrates’ Court and spoke only to confirm her identity. Her case was sent to Southwark Crown Court, where she is due to appear on April 21. A total of five people have now been charged by officers from Operation Winthorpe. Michael Ellis, 69, and Chandler are the latest to be charged. Ellis, of Chiswick, west London, is accused of one count of indecent assault on a 14-year-old boy in 1973, one count of indecent assault on a 16-year-old boy in 1992 and four counts of making indecent images on or before July 8 last year. One man remains on bail pending further inquiries. The boys-only day school on the banks of the Thames has one of the toughest admissions tests in London and most pupils come from its £6,000-a-year preparatory school Colet Court. Five people have been charged by officers from investigating child sex abuse at St Paul's (pictured) Chandler leaving Westminster Magistrates' Court today after appearing on the five charges . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Teacher Carol Chandler, 53, accused of indecently assaulting boy in 1980s . She taught at George Osborne's London school St Paul’s in Barnes . Charged as part of an investigation into child sex abuse at the school . Five people have now been charged by officers from Operation Winthorpe .


For most couples, a peck on the lips is a quick way to show affection. But for Kerrie Armitage, a kiss from husband Peter can trigger agonising hives. The mother-of-three, from Leeds, suffers from the ultra-rare condition aquagenic urticaria – an allergy to water. She was diagnosed two years ago after her skin erupted in agonising blisters when she got caught in a rain storm. Now the 28-year-old has had to stop kissing her husband of four years, because the saliva on his lips can trigger a painful flare-up. Kerrie Armitage, from Leeds, suffers from the ultra-rare condition aquagenic urticaria – an allergy to water. She claims a kiss from her husband Peter (right) can trigger a painful flare-up, due to contact with his saliva . She said: 'Because Peter's lips are wet, the saliva can make me react. He's got to make sure his lips are dry before he gave me a kiss. 'It's not every time - I can do the same thing time and time again and not react, but then I'll do it once more and get a flare-up.' Her condition means that external exposure to water is the main problem, rather than drinking liquid. The situation has become so bad that hugging her children can trigger an episode, as their body heat makes her sweat - and she has trained herself not to cry. However, she added an allergic reaction tended to depend on the circumstances. 'For example, if Peter was to give me a kiss on a hot day when I'm flushed, I'd probably flare up, but maybe not if I was in a cool environment,' she said. 'It can be frustrating but he's really supportive. 'After years together, it's become normal. You learn how to get used it. But it can be bothersome.' Mrs Armitage now faces a daiily battle to protect her skin from agonising flare-ups - and has also been forced to give up her job as a cleaner because she cannot not touch water. Even hugging her children Katie, nine, Emily, two and four-year-old step-daughter Savannah, can become a nightmare as their body heat can trigger a reaction. 'It affects every aspect of my day to day life,' she said. 'I have to choose between doing the washing up and bathing my kids. My hands can't take them both – it's too painful.' She added: 'When I've got my children sat on me giving me a cuddle their body heat can cause me to sweat and have a reaction. Her condition has become so bad that her hugging her children can trigger an episode, as their body heat makes her sweat - and bathing them can be problematic . 'Even tears can trigger the hives. I've had to train myself not to cry. 'I've learned not to get too angry or frustrated, as this can make my body flush and cause me to sweat, which can be very painful.' Due to her condition, Mrs Armitage must ensure she bathes in under 10 minutes to try and minimise the allergic reaction. 'I've found

Summary: Kerrie Armitage, 28, from Leeds, suffers from an allergy to water . External exposure to water - rather than drinking liquid - causes a reaction . Condition also means sweating or crying can trigger a painful flare-up . Also suffers from exercise-induced anaphylaxis, so has put on weight .


The owners of an Oregon goldmine have called in gun-toting right-wing militiamen amid a bitter land use dispute with the U.S. government. Tensions have remained high at the Sugar Pine Mine near Medford after the facility was served with a federal stop-work order. The owners summoned armed guards from the conservative Oath Keepers activist network ahead of a major protest outside local offices of the Bureau of Land Management yesterday. Together: Three Oath Keepers are seen armed Wednesday defending the mine . Protests: A Sugar Pine Miner supporter holds a anti-BLM sign at a rally outside the Bureau of Land Management's offices in Medford on Thursday . Ready to go: A member of the Oath Keepers is seen at the Sugar Pine Mine on Wednesday . Co-owner Rick Barclay acted after receiving a stop-work order last month when officials said they found equipment on site indicating operations inconsistent with standard mine development requirements. The miners have since appealed the order and spokesman, Kerby Jackson, confirmed paperwork had been filed to keep officials from 'burning or breaking anything' on the property - but gave no more details. The owners insist they want to avoid a high profile stand-off while BLM officials say they want to resolve the dispute peacefully. Owners: Sugar Pine Mine co-owners George Backes (L) and Rick Barclay talk about their mining operation outside Grants Pass, Oregon April 21, 2015 . Guards: Members of the Oath Keepers provide security at the Sugar Pine Mine outside Grants Pass, Oregon April 22, 2015 . Looking out: A close up shows the hat of a member of the Oath Keepers providing security at the Sugar Pine Mine outside Grants Pass on Wednesday . On watch: Members of the Oath Keepers sit by a campfire as they provide security Oregon April 22, 2015 . Sugar Pine Mine co-owners George Backes (L) and Rick Barclay talk about their mining operation outside Grants Pass, Oregon April 21, 2015 . Opening: Oath Keeper Joseph Rice stands at the entrance of the Sugar Pine Mine Tuesday . Sugar Pine Miner supporters set up signs outside the Bureau of Land Management's offices Thursday . But armed Oath Keeper activists have maintained a constant presence around the mine in recent days. According to the Mail Tribune, miners feared the BLM would destroy some of their cabin and equipment before they could appear in court for the appeal hearing. 'We appreciate and share the mining claimants’ interest in peacefully resolving the matter through the normal regulatory and administrative processes that are in place for such matter,' Bureau of Land Management spokesman Tom Gorey said in a statement, confirming the appeal had been received. Miners and supporters, some flocking from other states, gathered on Thursday at Oregon BLM offices. Gathered: A meal is prepared in a camp as the Oath Keepers provide security at the Sugar Pine Mine outside Grants Pass, Oregon April 22, 2015 . Speech: Joseph Rice of the Oath Keepers (C) listens as Sugar Pine Mine owners George Backes (C) and Rick Barclay (R) address supporters at a rally outside

Summary: Owners of Sugar Pine Mine called in armed guards to protect their claim . Gold miners have appealed a federal stop-work order, U.S. officials said . Tensions remain high with supporters complaining of federal overreach . Armed guards from conservative Oath Keepers network among protesters . Officials claim they found equipment on site indicating operations inconsistent with standard mine development requirements .


When Leanne Bourne, a mother-of-four from Romford in Essex, began to suspect that her partner Steve was having an affair, she was heartbroken. But in a twist that she could never have foreseen, the other woman turned out to be her younger sister Larissa Knipe. Now, three years after the affair that tore her family apart, Ms Bourne says she is still struggling to come to terms with what happens - and still has bad days when she can't stop crying. Scroll down for video . Family feud: Larissa Knipe (left) is pictured with her son Logun and sister Leanne Bourne (right) 'I was very protective of Larissa because she was my baby sister,' she says of her happy upbringing. 'She wasn't just my sister. She was like a best friend and I'd do anything for her.' But all that changed when Larissa, who is seven years younger than Ms Bourne, moved into her home when she was 17. Although Larissa says there was nothing between her and Steve to begin with, a night out when she was 20 resulted in a liaison with her sister's partner - and the start of an affair. 'I was 20 when it first started with Steve,' she confesses. 'I went out one night, had a few too many drinks, came back, saw him and we started kissing. It started like that. 'The next morning, I woke up and thought, "What have you done?" I don't know why I carried it on to be honest but I did. After the first few months, I did start getting feelings and began falling for him.' Upset: Leanne Bourne appeared on ITV's This Morning to tell her story . Rapprochement: Larissa is finally winning back her sister after more than three years in the cold . Caught in the middle: Sarah Guyton was caught in the centre of the increasingly acrimonious dispute . Noticing that the pair were spending increasing amounts of time together, Ms Bourne became suspicious but, believing that her sister would do nothing to hurt her, stayed quiet. 'I mentioned it to a couple of friends, to a couple of work colleagues,' she remembers. 'One or two of my friends actually said, "What you're thinking, it's probably feasible". 'Everybody else, including my mum, said, "What are you thinking? That's your sister. She loves you. She would never do that to you".' Then, a few months later, Larissa revealed she was pregnant and claimed not to know who the father was. 'Larissa had never really had a boyfriend. If she had, I'd never met any. Then one day I came home from work and she said she was pregnant,' Ms Bourne recalls. But she was left even more suspicious by her sister and Mr Allsop's reaction. 'Larissa and Steve were both over the moon about it, really happy,' she says. 'I was quite concerned. I really felt like I was going crazy, like I was losing it. I was having a battle in my own mind.' Putting her fears to one side, she supported her sister and

Summary: Leanne Bourne, from Essex, discovered her partner was having an affair . Was horrified when the other woman turned out to be her sister Larissa . Larissa even gave birth to Steve's child in August 2011 . Had initially claimed that she didn't know who the father was . More than three years on, sisters are still struggling to overcome the affair . Leanne and Larissa appear on My Sister Had My Boyfriend's Baby - and Other Betrayals, tonight at 10pm on Channel 5 .


They might look like they're competing for a spot on a talent show. But this hip-thrusting dance duo are in fact novices who decided to polish up their skills to surprise guests on their wedding day. Nikki and Kyle Kuchenbecker from Illinois went about perfecting a routine to the toe-tapping pop song, Classic by MKTO. Video footage shows them getting into the groove with an attentive audience watching on. Scroll down for video . Caught on camera: They might look like they're competing for a spot on a talent show - but this hip thrusting dance duo are in fact novices who decided to polish up their skills to surprise guests on their wedding day . Underwear on show: Nikki and Kyle Kuchenbecker from Illinois went about perfecting a routine to the toe-tapping pop song, Classic by MKTO . From lunges to push-ups, the duo perform a range of moves in time to the beat. At one point Nikki's father makes an appearance, in keeping with tradition. In a bid to make it easier to move around, Kyle changed into jeans, sneakers and a T-shirt for his wedding dance, while Nikki slipped into a knee-length dress. To date, the clip of them in action has been watched more than 900,000 times with many viewers giving it a big thumbs up. Lasting memories: Video footage shows the newlyweds getting into the groove with an attentive audience watching on . Going strong: From lunges to press-ups, the duo perform a range of moves in time to the beat . 'This is amazing! Made me so happy,' one commenter wrote. Another fan added: 'I can only dream of a man who loves dancing with me, let alone like this in front of a crowd, and such a quality! 'Damn girl, you're lucky with him! All the best to the both of you and keep dancing!' The Kuchenbeckers got married at The Cotillion banquet hall in Illinois. They later hung their dancing shoes up and jetted off to Cancun, Mexico, for honeymoon. Internet stars: To date, the clip of them in action has been watched more than 900,000 times with many viewers giving it a thumbs up . Dressed for the occasion: In a bid to make it easier to move around, Kyle changed into jeans, sneakers and a T-shirt for his wedding dance, while Nikki slipped into a knee-length dress . A family affair: At one point Nikki's father makes an appearance, in keeping with traditions .

Summary: Nikki and Kyle Kuchenbecker went about perfecting a routine to the toe-tapping pop song, Classic by MKTO . Video footage shows them getting into the groove with an attentive audience watching on . At one point Nikki's father makes an appearance, in keeping with tradition . To date, the clip of them in action has been watched more than 900,000 times with many viewers giving it a big thumbs up .


Southampton boss Ronald Koeman will wait for a more accurate date for Fraser Forster's return before deciding whether an additional goalkeeper must be signed in the summer. Forster underwent knee surgery after falling awkwardly in the 2-0 victory over Burnley a fortnight ago and estimates for his comeback have ranged from four to 12 months. Koeman is reluctant to give a more precise time frame for the England international and views Kelvin Davis as a capable deputy, although he admits he may be forced to bolster his goalkeeping options if Forster's recovery is delayed. Fraser Forster suffered a serious knee injury in Southampton's match with Burnley a couple of weeks ago . The England goalkeeper has undergone surgery but will certainly be out for several months . Manager Ronald Koeman would not be drawn on whether Southampton will sign a new keeper in the summer . 'Fraser is down, of course. I spoke to him last week,' Koeman said at his press conference ahead of Saturday's Barclays Premier League trip to Everton. 'The operation he had last week went okay, but he will be out for a long time - at least for this season. We have to wait to see how long he will be out for, it's difficult at this moment. 'Fraser is a fantastic goalkeeper. He was and is the number one for us. But as for every player you need good substitutes for each position. 'Kelvin Davis is a very experienced goalkeeper who played very well against Burnley. Koeman said he will wait for further updates on Forster's condition before making the decision . Kelvin Davis will deputise for Forster until the end of the season . The Saints still retain an outside chance of making the top four and reaching the Champions League . April 4 Everton (A) April 11 Hull City (H) April 18 Stoke City (A) April 25 Tottenham Hotspur (H) May 2 Sunderland (A) May 9 Leicester City (A) May 16 Aston Villa (H) May 24 Manchester City (A) 'He made some fantastic saves and has a lot of experience, which is important for our last eight games of the season. 'We have to make a decision on the goalkeepers at the end of the season and if Fraser is out for a longer time, a new goalkeeper is an option.' Striker Jay Rodriguez has been missing for a year to rehabilitate his own knee complaint and Koeman has revealed that he could be back before the end of the season. 'Jay has been training with the group and should be ready to play in four or five weeks,' Koeman said. Midfielder Steven Davis is a doubt to face Everton because of a groin injury he sustained on international duty for Northern Ireland.

Summary: Forster damaged his knee in recent 2-0 Premier League win over Burnley . England goalkeeper has undergone surgery but faces months out . Southampton manager will wait for further news before making signings . Kelvin Davis will deputise until the end of the campaign . Sixth-placed Saints travel to Everton on Saturday .


David Cameron has made no secret of the fact that he gets broody around babies, but his wife Samantha has ruled out adding to the family in Number 10. In another joint interview on the election campaign trail, the couple were insistent that they are not planning more children, with Mrs Cameron revealing her doctor has told her: 'No way, Jose.' She was pregnant throughout the 2010 campaign, and gave birth to their fourth child Florence in Cornwall after she arrived weeks early. Scroll down for video . Samantha Cameron has ruled out having another baby, days after she and husband David cooed over seven-week-old Regan on a visit to Chorley, Lancashire . Baby talk has never been far from the couple's mind as they have campaign across the country . Baby talk has never been far from the couple's mind as they have campaigned across the country. On Friday Mr Cameron celebrated his emergence from the TV leaders' debate unscathed with a visit to promote help for first time buyers. The couple cooed over seven-week-old Regan as they meet her parents, Robert Arron and Kelly Jeffers at a housing development in Chorley, Lancashire. Mr Cameron was heard quipping: 'Come on darling, maybe another one?' The Prime Minister, already a father of four, later admitted he could not help thinking about having more children when he was around young babies. On a visit to a brewery in Cardiff yesterday, Mrs Cameron, 43, pointed to a glass of Welsh Black stout she had been handed, and said: 'I normally just drink this when I'm pregnant' Campaigning in Cornwall, Mr Cameron told House magazine: 'Definitely, we are not having another baby.' Their fourth child Florence was born in the county in 2010 . David Cameron and his wife Samantha relax in Downing Street by watching Channel Four hit Gogglebox, the pair have admitted. The Prime Minister said the popular show was 'a very clever programme'. But Samantha went further, reeling off her favourite characters filmed watching television. She said she 'loved' Scarlett Moffat, the quick-witted northerner who become a cult figure over her sharp put downs caught on camera. Mrs Cameron said: 'I like the daughter in Newcastle. She's so funny, I love her, she's hilarious. I really think she's great. The Siddiquis are good as well.' After sympathising with the couple about sleepless nights he said: 'Whenever I see a small baby I feel broody, but don't worry, nothing is going to happen on that front.' Then on a visit to a brewery in Cardiff yesterday, Mrs Cameron, 43, pointed to a glass of Welsh Black stout she had been handed, and said: 'I normally just drink this when I'm pregnant.' The Tory leader - who recently ruled out the couple having a fifth child - quickly interjected: 'That is not an announcement!' Now they have moved to rule out categorically any idea that they might add to their brood. Campaigning in Cornwall, Mr Cameron told House magazine: 'Definitely, we are not having another baby.' Mrs Cameron agreed: 'We are definitely not.' She

Summary: Another intimate election interview by the Prime Minister and his wife . Mrs Cameron, 43, reveals her doctor's advice against having more children . Tory leader David quickly interrupts to say: 'That's another story, darling'


The father of a 10-year-old Minnesota boy whose body was found in the Mississippi River over the weekend was arrested Monday, less than a month after he appeared at a vigil tearfully pleading for his safe return. Pierre Collins was taken into custody on suspicion of second-degree murder in the death of Barway Collins, Crystal Police Chief Stephanie Revering said in a news release. Pierre Collins was phootgraphed Monday being placed in the back of a squad car in handcuffs and taken away from his apartment complex in Crystal. He will be processed and taken to the Hennepin County Jail. Pierre Collins, the father of a 10-year-old boy whose body was found in the Mississippi River over the weekend, sits in the back of a police vehicle after he was arrested Monday on suspicion of second-degree murder . A body pulled from the Mississippi River on Saturday has been identified as Barway Edward Collins (above), 10, who has been missing for nearly a month . Collins' wife, Yamah Collins, was later escorted to an unmarked police vehicle and also driven away. She was not cuffed. A timeline for charging will be determined by the Hennepin County Attorney's office, Revering said. Revering said authorities have electronic evidence that shows Mr Collins, 33, was in that area of the river at the time the fourth-grader disappeared. Authorities said the body of the ten-year-old was found on Saturday around 1pm by searchers from a Boy Scout troop - about ten feet from the river's edge in Brooklyn Center. The police chief said Sunday the boy's father was a primary suspect in the case. Collins has said he is innocent. Crystal Police Chief Stephanie Revering said authorities have electronic evidence that reveals that the boy's father, Pierre Collins, was in that area at the time he disappeared (above Revering during a news conference on April 12, 2015 in Crystal, Minnesota) Barway's father, 33-year-old Pierre Collins (pictured left as he stands with his wife, Yamah, during a vigil held for his son last month) is a primary suspect in the homicide investigation involving his son . 'This location is consistent with our knowledge of Pierre Collin's activities on March 18 and he remains a primary suspect,' said Revering. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner said the cause and manner of Barway's death are still being investigated. The case is being considered a homicide based on the autopsy and information from the medical examiner, said Revering. A report last month by Fox 9 said that according to sources, Pierre Collins, took out a life insurance policy in Barway's name totaling $30,000 not long before the child went missing. Authorities have seized Pierre Collins' passport to ensure the Liberain national stays in the US. Police were stationed at his apartment complex for his own protection after reports of death threats. On Sunday, Pastor Harding Smith, of the Spiritual Church of God who has been acting as the family's spokesman said when the family received the news, there were a lot of tears, according to Twin Cities. 'There were lots of

Summary: Barway Edwin Collins, 10, went missing from his Crystal, Minnesota apartment complex March 18 after school . On Saturday, searchers from Boy Scout troop found a body ten feet from Mississippi River's edge which was identified as Barway . Crystal Police Chief said electronic evidence shows boy's father Pierre Collins, 33, was in area where body was found at time he disappeared . Hennepin County Medical Examiner said the cause and manner of Barway's death are still being investigated . Mr Collins was arrested Monday on suspicion of second-degree murde .


Lewis Hamilton has described his champagne-spraying of a grid girl after the Chinese Grand Prix, which has drawn widespread criticism, as 'a fun thing'. One of the fundamental acts of Formula One has been brought into sharp focus over the past few days following Hamilton's win in Shanghai. In a typical moment of exuberance that comes with a victory for any driver, and following the playing of the national anthems, Hamilton grabbed his bottle of bubbly and for a fleeting moment turned it on grid girl Liu Siying. Lewis Hamilton says his champagne-spraying of a grid girl after the Chinese Grand Prix was 'a fun thing' F1 championship leader Hamilton walks in the paddock ahead of the 2015 Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix . Mercedes AMG Petronas's Hamilton (left) shares a laugh with Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo . Hamilton says he was just acting on his excitement after winning the Chinese Grand Prix . The pictures that followed appeared to show the Shanghai Institute of Visual Art graduate grimacing as the champagne hit the side of her head. The incident drew condemnation from Object, a campaign group against sexism, which condemned Hamilton's behaviour as 'selfish and inconsiderate', and called on him to apologise. Siying, however, has since defended Hamilton, remarking to the Shanghai Daily: 'It lasted for only one or two seconds, and I did not think too much about it at all.' She added: 'I think some foreign media are more sensitive about the topic compared to local media. 'I was just told by my employer to stand on the podium, and that's what I did.' Asked on Thursday about the matter ahead of this weekend's race in Bahrain, Hamilton was relieved to hear Siying's comments. Hostess Liu Siying appears to grimace as she's sprayed with the winners champagne in Shanghai . Siying says 'I did not think too much about it at all' after the Brit driver was criticised by an anti-sexism group . Siying laughs during the incident which she says the foreign media have been more sensitive about . Hamilton gets his own back from team-mate and rival Nico Rosberg after the pair finished one-two in China . The world champion said: 'I hadn't really heard too much about it until today. 'Obviously when you arrive (at the circuit) you get a debrief as to what has happened during the week, so fortunately for me it has not overshadowed my week. 'Ultimately it was a great weekend, and generally my actions are through excitement. 'This is Formula One - the pinnacle of motor sport - and I'd just won a grand prix for the team. 'You should see it was a kind of a fun thing. I would never ever intend to disrespect or try to embarrass someone like that. 'I don't really know the reasons why people have brought these things up. 'This is a sport so many people love, and the more we show character and fun it reflects how great this sport is, and that's what I try to do. 'It hasn't affected me, and

Summary: Lewis Hamilton sprayed Liu Siying with champagne after win in China . He was criticised as 'selfish and inconsiderate' by an anti-sexism group . Visual Art graduate Siying said she 'did not think too much about it at all' Hamilton said he would have been concerned if she was unhappy . The defending world champion spoke ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix .


Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has no immediate plans to retire and said it would be a waste to quit now when he feels he is still in top form. 'A player stops when he feels that he is no longer what he was before on the pitch,' Buffon, 37, told reporters after Juventus beat Monaco 1-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday. 'Looking at it objectively, that is not my case. I will continue to keep playing as long as I am doing well, otherwise it would be a waste. Why bid farewell to football if you are playing well?' Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon says he is not thinking about retiring because he is still playing well . The Italy international produced a solid display to stop Monaco from scoring an away goal on Tuesday night . The Juventus captain celebrates after his side recorded a 1-0 win in the first leg of the quarter-final . 'At the first sign of slipping, I would be the first to bow out. I think one should stop playing when goes onto the field and you see that you are no longer the same person,' he added. Buffon, who has helped Juventus win three successive Serie A titles and is still Italy's first-choice goalkeeper, made three important saves to deny Monaco an away goal in Tuesday's game. Buffon joined Juventus from Parma in 2001, and stayed with them even after they were demoted to Serie B following the Calciopoli match-fixing scandal in 2006, the same year he helped Italy win the World Cup.

Summary: Juventus keeper Gianluigi Buffon says he has no plans to retire soon . Italy international says he will be the first to bow out when his level slips . But feels it would be a waste to retire now because he is still playing well .


Gruesome death rituals performed 1,200 years ago have been uncovered in dozens of tombs in Peru's Cotahuasi Valley. Each tomb was filled with bones of up to 60 mummies, with infants kept in small containers, and others repeatedly ripped to pieces while decomposing. Archaeologists have so far opened up seven of the tombs, recovering 171 broken mummies from the ancient ceremonial site known as Tenahaha. Gruesome death rituals performed 1,200 years ago have been uncovered in dozens of tombs in Peru's Cotahuasi Valley. Pictured is the burial of a young woman found in the middle of one of the tombs. Analysis of her skeletal remains reveal that she suffered dental problems, including the loss of teeth . 'When we think of the dead, we bury the relative and that's it,' Justin Jennings, a curator at Toronto's Royal Ontario Museum told DailyMail.com. 'But back then, in the Andes, you continued to interact with those folks. People were moving bodies around all the time.' The mummies in the tombs ranged in age from several days old to the elderly. But over the years rats had eaten away many of the remains, leaving only fragments. In one tomb, researchers discovered 400 isolated human body parts, including teeth, hands and feet. The few mummies that remained intact were bound by rope and placed in a foetal position. The mummies in the tombs ranged in age from several days old to the elderly. But over the years rats had eaten away at many of the remains. This image shows three vessels found by the feet of an individual. The mummies were buried with a variety of items including some beautifally decorated ceramic, pictured . Pictured is the partial skull of an individual found in one of the seven opened tombs. The dead, numbering in the low thousands, towered over the living from in their tombs high on the hills around the valley . 'On occasion, there were mummies that were placed as offerings around the outside of the tombs,' said Jennings. The Middle Horizon period (A.D. 600–1000) was a time of sweeping cultural change in the Andes. Archaeologists have long associated this period with the expansion of the Wari state in the south-central Andes and coastal area of modern-day Peru. Along with their expansion, came widespread violence. Skull fragments in some areas of their territory reveal that 50 per cent had dents in their heads caused by violent blows. Pottery in these areas were etched with drawings of fanged teeth and human trophy skulls. But Tenahaha was believed to have been a relatively peaceful area in Peru at that time. In Tenahaha, only one per cent of skulls had dents. The pottery at the site is also decorated with what looks like depictions of people smiling. Tenahaha may have served as a 'neutral ground' where people could bury their dead and feast. 'They were broken apart but then placed back together in an anatomically correct position.' Scientists are still trying to understand why some of the mummies and artefacts were broken up in this way. One theory

Summary: Tombs discovered at a ceremonial site, Tenahaha in Cotahuasi Valley . Infants were kept in small containers, and others had limbs removed . In one tomb, researchers discovered 400 isolated human body parts . The movement of bodies may have helped create a sense of equality .


Jilted music teacher Yulia Simonova, 52, wanted to hire a hitman to torture and murder 15-year-old Damian Vanya after he ended their relationship . A hidden camera filmed the moment a jilted 52-year-old music teacher ordered a 'hit' on a teenage pupil, after the 15-year-old ended their relationship. . Yulia Simonova faces 15 years behind bars after she asked a friend to find someone willing to torture and kill Damian Vanya in exchange for 100,000 rubles (£1,400), after he dumped her for a classmate. But police set up a sting operation, sending one of their undercover officers to pose as a hitman during a meeting with Simonova in the Russian city of Shatura, near the capital of Moscow. A secret camera filmed the exchange, where the 52-year-old teacher - who had showered the pupil with gifts and money for a year before he ended the relationship - said she wanted the boy to slowly bleed to death before she 'finished' him. She told the undercover policeman: 'You must really beat him up because I want him to suffer from unbearable pain. Scroll down for video . An undercover police officer, posing as a hitman, filmed Simonova ordering the hit on her teenage ex-lover . After handing over expense money. part of £1,400 offered for a 'hit', police arrested the 52-year-old in her car . The Russian music teacher now faces 15 years in prison after being charged with attempted murder . 'I want you to break his arms and legs but do not touch his face. Really attack and damage his kidneys because I want him to bleed out. 'I want to see him in a really bad state and then to just say a few words to him that he will understand. 'Then we will finish him together.' After she had handed over some expenses money to the 'killer' she was arrested by armed police in her car. She was searched before being taken to a police station where she was remanded in custody on charges of attempted murder. Simonova asked the undercover police officer said she wanted him to break the 15 year old's arms and legs before she would join in and 'finish him'. The 52-year-old had showered the teen with gifts during their affair . Pupil Vanya ended the relationship with his teacher, pictured being arrested by police, when he got together with his classmate. He said he hoped the guards would 'throw away the key' for Simonova's prison cell . Vanya, who is thought to have broken off the relationship with the teacher for one of his classmates, said he was relieved. 'I hope they throw away the key', he added.

Summary: Yulia Simonova said she wanted the teenager to suffer 'unbearable pain' Offered to pay 'hitman' £1,400 to murder the boy in police sting operation . Now faces 15 years in prison after being charged with attempted murder .


A two-year-old girl in southern California was found naked sitting by herself in a parking lot two hours after disappearing from her mother at a car wash. The Gardena toddler reportedly shouted 'mommy' before her mother turned around and could not find her daughter around 4.55 pm on Thursday. Her girl, who has not been identified, was found injured outside of Jim's Burgers 13 miles away and was spotted by concerned customers next to a dumpster. Scroll down for video . A two-year-old girl from Gardena, California, was found Thursday night after disappearing from a car wash and shouting 'mommy' Police are searching for the driver of a white recent-model Nissan Altima, which was seen at the car wash around the time the girl was abducted . Claudia Robles, who was heading into the burger joint around 7.15pm, said that the little girl had scratches on her legs and was afraid of going toward the male police officers. The little girl, whom Gardena police have asked not to be identified, repeatedly covered her eyes and screamed after she was found. Police, who originally said she was OK, would not describe the extent of her injuries, according to KTLA. The girl's mother was too distressed to speak to media. 'She's a pure little innocent baby,' her aunt Grecian Alvarez said. The young girl was discovered sitting alone in the parking lot of a burger restaurant 13 miles away and was scared by male police officers . Police would not describe the extent of the young girl's injuries. Above, the white Nissan was also seen driving in a Gardena neighborhood . Her abductor is believed to be a stranger to the two-year-old. Authorities are looking for the driver of a white, recent-model Nissan Altima captured on video at the car wash the same time the girl was abducted. The driver, who had tinted windows, is believed to be a serial predator. Caesar Alvarez, the girl's uncle, said that she was doing well on Friday. She was taken to St Francis Medical Center for examination.

Summary: Young girl in Gardena, California, disappeared from car wash at 4.55pm . Discovered sitting alone in parking lot outside burger restaurant at 7pm . Police searching for driver of white Nissan Altima with tinted windows .


A pub landlord who was convicted of drink driving after claiming he was sleepwalking and was not drunk has vowed to never drink again. James Boase, landlord of the Coppa Dolla pub in Broadhempston, Devon had been drinking with a friend in Torquay on March 13, 2014. The 36-year-old publican told Torquay Magistrates' Court that the last thing he could remember was going to bed at approximately 12.30am and then awoke beside his car which had been involved in a car crash. James Boase, pictured, failed to stop after hitting another car on March 13, 2014 near his Devon pub, pictured . Mr Boase claimed that he went to bed around 12.30am and must have been sleep walking . He insisted he had been 'sleep walking'. However prosecutors insisted he had failed to stop his black Nissan Navara after being involved in a collision with a Citroen Berlingo. Police arrived at Boase's house where they found him standing next to his car. He told the court: 'I remember being confused and slightly frustrated.I honestly don’t know how I got there. 'I remember seeing the car and being completely shocked. I believe I must have gone into my friend’s house and gone to bed. 'At the time I was unaware I had any sort of sleeping disorder. 'There were questions unanswered causing me a lot of problems, I was worried and scared and sought medical help to get some answers.' The court heard how Boase had 75 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, more than double the legal limit. At Torquay Magistrates' Court, District Judge Kevin Grey dismissed Boase’s claims of sleepwalking and found him guilty of drink-driving, failing to stop after an accident, failing to report an accident, and driving dangerously. Boase has been remanded on unconditional bail until May 12 for a pre-sentence report, and was disqualified from driving in the meantime. Boase, who has two previous convictions for drink-driving, said: 'My intention is never to drink again.'

Summary: James Boase was twice the drink-drive limit when he struck a car . The pub landlord claimed he went sleepwalking after going to bed . Magistrates in Torquay dismissed his explanation and convicted him . After his conviction, Boase said: 'It is my intention to never drink again'


An eight-year-old boy from Layton, Utah, ran 33 miles just weeks before undergoing his fourth round of surgery on a malignant brain tumor. Lotatoa 'Lota' Ward just loves to run. Even before he was first diagnosed with a rare form of brain tumor - known as a mature Teratoma - back in October 2014, the young man was already running half marathons for charity, even raising $1,700 in September for two of his friends who suffer from spinal muscular atrophy. Though his diagnosis meant more time in the hospital, often in order to undergo some kind of surgical procedure, the tumor did nothing to stop Lota from hitting the trails. In fact, both he and his doctor say it has actually helped him through his treatments. 'I got this!' eight-year-old Lota Ward had already run several half marathons before being diagnosed with a brain tumor, and still continues to run despite his diagnosis . Most recently, Lota made the decision to attempt the 10th annual Antelope Island Buffalo Run just outside Salt Lake City, with the help of his running fanatic father. The 50-mile race was the eight-year-old's biggest challenge yet, but he tackled it like a trained professional, completing a total of 33 miles - longer than a full marathon - before his sore feet forced him to stop. 'I like running because it helps me a lot with hard times,' Lota told Runner's World. 'It doesn’t make me feel scared going into brain surgery.' In recovery: Lota underwent his fourth brain surgery on Wednesday, April 1, and while the Ward family remains optimistic, the fight is not over yet . 'I like running because it helps me a lot with hard times': Lota's hobby has become a source of strength for him in the face of several brain sugeries . Shortly after his diagnosis last October, Lota underwent two initial brain surgeries to help drain spinal fluid and to remove some of the tumor. However, due to the risk of stroke, doctor's were unable to complete the latter. Lota later went to see doctors for his three month check-up and was given devastating news: the tumor that they originally believed to be benign had grown aggressively. A subsequent biopsy lead to a new diagnosis - Lota has a Non-Germinomatous Germ-cell tumor, a malignant form of brain tumor. Luckily for the Ward family, the tumor was not untreatable. But Lota was going to be in for a fight. As tough as things became, however, Lota never stopped running. After every surgery, he would be up and walking within hours, ready to get out on the road once again. Reaching the peak: Lota was running before doctor's told him of his brain tumor. He had even ran a half marathon in aid of spinal muscular atrophy . Proud papa: Lota's father Keith Ward is also an avid runner and accompanied his son on the 50-mile race . Lota's parents were initially concerned, but their son's neurosurgeon, who also happens to be a trial runner, set their mind at ease. 'We asked [the

Summary: Lotatoa 'Lota' Ward was diagnosed with a brain tumor in October 2014 . He has since had to undergo four surgeries on his brain . Just before his latest surgery, Lota ran in the 10th annual Antelope Island Buffalo Run outside of Salt Lake City, Utah .


It is seen as extremely rude in most human societies, but it appears apes also use whispers to pass on information they do not want others to hear. Gibbons - better known for their deafening songs that reverberate around the forests they inhabit - have been found to regularly use the secretive form of communication. The apes, which are found in the forest of south east Asia, produce a variety of soft call types, known as 'hoos', that are almost inaudible to the human ear. Scroll down for video . Lars gibbons like this one in Khao Yai National Park Thailand use soft 'hoo' calls that are similar to whispers . Yet scientists have found the animals use these whispers to communicate specific information to each other about predators, foraging and when meeting neighbours. The researchers found that predator 'hoos' in particular were produced at frequencies well below the threshold of hearing for eagles and other birds of prey. A dictionary that decodes the calls produced by gibbons is being developed by scientists. Researchers at Wisconsin University in Madison have been using computer algorithms to analyse the whoops and songs produced by the apes. Gibbons singing usually consists of a crescendo of notes, particularly in response to predators. This usually starts with a series of soft 'hoo' noises that are only audible at close range but this rapidly grows to become much louder. In most studied cases these songs are produced in response to predators but they also duet together in social song. This suggests the quiet calls were designed to alert other gibbons nearby without alerting the raptors. Similarly biologists studying lar gibbons found they used a different whisper call to when a tiger or leopard was in the area. Dr Esther Clarke, who led the research at the University of Durham, said the findings could also help to provide valuable clues about human speech evolved and perhaps even why humans began using whispers. She told Mail Online: '(Hoo calls) have been overlooked in favour of the more conspicuous songs. 'We just didn't know they were using context-specific calls at close range. 'It opens up the possibility that their vocal repertoire is much larger than we previously imagined.' She added: 'These animals are extraordinarily vocal creatures and give us the rare opportunity to study the evolution of complex vocal communication in a non-human primate. 'In the future, gibbon vocalisations may reveal much about the processes that shape vocal communication, and because they are an ape species, they may be one of our best hopes at tracing the evolution of human communication.' Gibbons have one of the loudest calls in the natural world, creating whoops that can travel for miles through the dense forests where they live. Most research until now has concentrated on their loud songs which the animals use to communicate with each other over long distances. However, Dr Clarke and her team, whose work is published in the journal BMC Evolutionary Biology, decided to focus on the softer hoo call types. While these calls have been known about since

Summary: Biologists at Durham University spent four months recording gibbon calls . They recorded gibbons making 450 'hoo' calls from 25 animals that were impossible to distinguish with the human ear and were often inaudible . Each call was found to relate to different contexts like foraging, meeting neighbours, singing to mates or warning others about a predator nearby . Hoos about birds of prey were the quietest so not to alert the predators .


Chelsea midfielder Oscar hopes that winning the Premier League title this season can kick-start a period of dominance in English football for the Blues. Jose Mourinho's side are 10 points clear of second-placed Arsenal, who they play at the weekend, and Brazil international Oscar has aspirations of further success in the coming seasons. 'Hopefully, yes. This squad is really young and we've been playing together for a long time,' he told Goal. 'We are improving as the time goes by. This is good for the players and for the club. We know each others' movements on the pitch. Oscar (right) hopes that Chelsea winning the Premier League can kick-start a period of dominance in England . The Blues have already won the Capital One Cup this season and are close to securing the league title . 'We know we are very close to the title but there are some challenges ahead,' he added. 'If we manage to lift this trophy and keep this level of performance we certainly will do some other good seasons like this one.' Chelsea travel to the Emirates on Sunday to face their nearest rivals Arsenal, and a win can take them 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League. Arsenal, though, have won eight matches in a row in the league and will certainly not go down without a fight. This is something Oscar, and his Chelsea team-mates, are well aware of. 'Arsenal have improved a lot,' the 23-year-old continued. 'They have won almost every match they played recently. So we know they are a real threat. The good thing is we've been doing well and we know that we are up to any challenge.' Ander Herrera (right) winces after being tackled by Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Oscar . Arsene Wenger's Arsenal team, pictured during their FA Cup semi-final, have won their last eight in the league .

Summary: Chelsea are 10 points clear at the top of the Barclay's Premier League table . They face second-placed Arsenal on Sunday, and can open up a huge gap . Oscar believes that winning the title can push Chelsea to further success . He admits that an in-form Arsenal will pose a tough test for Chelsea . WATCH: Chelsea fans storm Emirates Stadium to play practical joke .


Crystal Palace would sell coveted winger Yannick Bolasie for '£40million to £60million', according to manager Alan Pardew. Pardew claims all his players are 'undervalued' as the Selhurst Park club bid to assert their Barclays Premier League clout. The former Newcastle boss is ready to fend off big-money bids for his in-demand stars like Bolasie and defender Scott Dann - but conceded 'every player has a price'. Alan Pardew says he would sell Yannick Bolasie if Crystal Palace were offered £40-60million . Bolasie has been in fine form in recent weeks as Palace have enjoyed a successful second half of the season . Democratic Republic of Congo star Bolasie joined Palace for around £400,000 from Bristol City in 2012 but has risen steadily in standing ever since. Last week Pardew slapped a £20m price tag on the 25-year-old's head with Liverpool circling - now he has casually bandied about figures three times as high. 'I'll sell Yannick, if someone wants to give me £40m to £60m, somewhere in there, that would be good,' Pardew said. 'I'll take it and we'll build the team around that money. Every player has a price, of course. All these players here are undervalued, in my opinion. 'This is a top-10 team at the moment, top 12, yet if you put the valuation of our squad against any of the other teams above us, and some below, it's not right. 'So I'm going to address that. Anyone who rings me up will get a proper price. It's only our second year in the Premier League so it's understandable (if players are undervalued). Bolasie celebrates after netting for Palace, as he has begun to add goalscoring to his all-round game . Bolasie scored a hat-trick against Sunderland a few weeks ago, and is attracting the attention of top clubs . 'You need to put your credentials there every week. I think these players are starting to do that now; Bolasie, (Jason) Puncheon, (Joel) Ward, (Damien) Delaney. 'Therefore when I hear figures being talked about players, they are not even close to where I value these players. 'It's very easy to address: a manager has to ring me up and I will tell him the price, and that will be addressed.' Lyon-born Bolasie bagged a hat-trick in Palace's 4-1 Premier League win at Sunderland on April 11, his fine form since prompting a raft of transfer speculation. Liverpool's initial plans to offer £10million this summer have been thwarted, but boss Brendan Rodgers is weighing up offering striker Rickie Lambert as well as increasing his transfer bid. Pardew says he is not keen to lose his star man, but would sell him if the right offer came in . Pardew insists several of his players, including Jason Puncheon (left) and Joel Ward, are undervalued . While Pardew will be at pains to hold onto all his front-line talents at Palace over the summer, the ex-Eagles midfielder conceded the club may not be able to resist an outrageous bid. Pardew said Palace could end up wise to repeat the calculated 'gamble' he

Summary: Alan Pardew insists every player has a price, even Yannick Bolasie . But Pardew says £20m price tag on Bolasie is too low . The Crystal Palace manager says his whole squad is under-valued .


This is the moment a young boy's dream came true when he met his hero R2D2 at a Star Wars convention and the pair danced along the corridor together. The child's infectious giggles can be heard after R2D2 followed him around Star Wars Celebration convention in Anaheim, California and the pair began spinning around each other in circles. Clearly a fan, the boy was dressed in a Star Wars t-shirt and had merchandise fixed to his wheelchair to promote the new film, the Force Awakens. A young Star Wars fan giggled in delight when he was approached by his favourite character R2D2 . The robot began turning in time with the boy and he can be heard on video giggling loudly and uncontrollably . In the video, which shows the boy giggling with delight, the blue and white robot dances approaches him and copies the child as he begins to turn on his wheels. As the youngster makes his way down the corridor the robot follows him and pauses, mirroring the child's every move. He is then heard giggling loudly and uncontrollably as other children watch the pair. Chris Lee, who claimed he was in charge of the robot, wrote on YouTube: 'This was the second interaction that we had with this awesome kid. R2D2 approaches the boy at the convention and begins to copy his actions as he turns in his wheelchair . The robot spins around in time with the young fan, much to his delight when he realises what is happening . As the child speeds off down a corridor R2D2 follows him, beeping loudly and flashing his lights . 'He was having so much fun and laughing continuously. Even his parents and some people in the crowd (me included) started giggling uncontrollably.' He said the child's reaction was one of the highlights of the convention for him. The trailer for Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, which debuted at the event on Thursday, was viewed 88 million times worldwide in the first 24 hours. Directed by JJ Abrams, the movie opens in the US on December 18.

Summary: Star Wars fan went to a Star Wars convention for new Force Awakens film . He met his hero R2D2 who began spinning around with the child . Boy can be heard giggling uncontrollably as R2D2 mirrors and follows him . Child was at a convention in Anaheim, dressed in Star Wars merchandise .


AP McCoy’s last chance of a National winner before he retires has evaporated after Benvolio, his intended mount in this afternoon’s Coral Scottish National at Ayr was withdrawn. McCoy will bring an end to his two-decade domination of jump racing after he rides at Sandown a week today. But he will be a spectator in the big race this afternoon after unsuitable drying conditions at Scottish track prompted Benvolio to be scratched. AP McCoy finished fifth on Shutthefrontdoor in the Grand National, but will not ride in the Scottish National . McCoy’s final quest for National glory began in the Irish version of the race when sixth on Cantlow on Easter Monday. The soon-to-be-crowned 20-time champion was then fifth on favourite Shutthefrontdoor in last Saturday’s Grand National. McCoy, who recorded the 4,348th win when successful on Capard King at Ayr, said: ‘It is disappointing not to be riding in the Scottish National but the ground was going to be too quick for Benvolio and, sadly, I couldn't do the weight on any of the others.’ McCoy has three rides at Ayr today - Sea Lord, Upsilon Bleu and Lettheriverrundry – but then is not expected to ride again until the Sandown next weekend. A crowd of close to 20,000 is expected at Sandown with only a few tickets still unsold. A heavily-influenced AP McCoy day will see the venue festooned in banners bearing his name while his 2010 Grand National winner Don’t Push It and Deanos Beeno, an eight-time winner when ridden by him, will be among the champion racehorses to be paraded. McCoy will be presented with the trophy for his 20 championship before the third race, the AP McCoy Celebration Chase in which he is expected to ride Paul Nicholls-trained Mr Mole. Meanwhile, Richard Hannon says he is confident Cheveley Park Stakes winner Tiggy Wiggy will at least stay the seven furlongs of this afternoon’s Fred Darling Stakes at Newbury. McCoy will retire next week, but had been hoping for a final National success before Benvolio withdrew . But evidence will have to be conclusive if the speedy filly, who won six of her eight races as a two-year-old, is to cement her position for the one mile 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket on May 3. If her stamina is found out, a sprinting career would beckon. Hannon said: ‘She has been settling very well at home and she has been here and won before. Hopefully, she will feel at home. ‘I don’t think seven furlongs will be a problem and if she gets that there is a chance she will get further. This race will take the freshness out of her.’ Hannon puts 2.000 Guineas hopes Estidhkaar and Ivawood, the Middle Park Stakes runner-up, on Classic trial in Newbury’s one mile Greenham Stakes and Ivawood also has stamina questions to answer. Hannon said: ‘Ivawood is by (sire) Zebedee, who never got further than five furlongs and he has loads of speed. Estidhkaar will definitely get a mile and I hope they both will. It will be a finding out day.’

Summary: AP McCoy's mount Benvolio withdrawn from Scottish Grand National . Paul Nicholls pulls horse due to unsuitable drying conditions at Ayr . McCoy is due to retire next week after over 4,000 career wins .


A man tore a tendon in his thumb after playing Candy Crush on his phone for weeks – and didn’t even realise he was injured. The 29-year-old, who lived in California, had been playing the game all day for six to eight weeks as he had just left the military and was in between jobs. He tore the tendon, an injury which is normally quite painful, but reported he felt nothing at all. Doctors who treated him said his case shows video games can numb people’s pain and this might be why some people play them excessively, and why some people become addicted or become injured while playing. A man tore a tendon in his thumb after playing the game Candy Crush Saga on his phone for weeks - but reported he felt no pain at all (file photo) Candy Crush Saga is a popular game that involves swiping rows of brightly coloured sweets in order to line up three matching ones and earn points. It has been downloaded by more than 500 million people since its launch in 2012. Writing in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, doctors describe how man came to hospital in California complaining his left thumb hurt and he couldn’t move it properly, and said he had been playing the game for weeks. They examined him and carried out MRI scans on his hand, and discovered he had ruptured a tendon in his thumb, and would need surgery to repair it, LiveScience reports. Dr Andrew Doan, a co-author of the case report said typically, when people rupture this tendon, they tear it at the point where it is thinnest, or where it attaches to the bone. Candy Crush Saga has been downloaded by more than 500 million people since its launch in 2012 . Violent video games in which players have to shoot enemies can actually be good for people, a university has claimed - after discovering the games give people a higher pain threshold. A study at Keele University found that 40 volunteers were able to stomach pain for 65 per cent longer after playing violent 'first person shooter' games, than those who had played a non-violent golf game. Participants played both the violent and non-violent game on separate occasions for 10 minutes and then placed one of their hands in ice-cold water to test their reaction to pain. On average, participants kept their hands in the icy water for 65 per cent longer after playing the violent game, indicating that playing the game increased the participants’ pain tolerance . But in this man’s, he tore the tendon at its thickest point, which would usually cause pain before it ruptured, he told LiveScience journalists. This could be because when people play games, they feel pleasure and excitement, and this can cause natural painkillers to be released in the body – similar to when a person experiences a ‘runner’s high’, he explained. This might numb the pain of an injury, but it could also explain why video games can be addictive, he added. In this case, the man

Summary: Man came to hospital complaining his thumb hurt and he couldn't move it . Said he had been playing Candy Crush Saga all day for 6 - 8 weeks . Doctors found he had torn his tendon - but the man had felt no pain at all . Experts: Pleasure associated with a game can release natural painkillers .


England's Joe Root has every hope the team can kick on and win the second Test against West Indies, after his first overseas century headlined a positive day for the visitors. Root's unbeaten 118 came with England posting a 74-run lead at the end of day three, while the score of 373 for six was also down to some impressive batting from England's top order. Captain Alastair Cook got 76 in a century stand with Jonathan Trott (59) at the top before Gary Ballance's 77 boosted his 165-run partnership with Root, making it a very happy St George's Day in St George's, Grenada. Joe Root celebrates his century and is 118 not out at stumps on day three of the second Test in Grenada . England's Root smashes a short ball to the boundary as West Indies keeper Denesh Ramdin can only watch on . Root plays confidently off the back foot through the offside during a commanding innings . Root and Gary Ballance run between wickets as they easily work the West Indian bowling around on a hot day . The end of the day was slightly marred by the loss of three quick wickets, with Ballance, Moeen Ali and Ben Stokes departing deep into the final session, leaving Jos Buttler (four) to start day four alongside Root. When asked about England's chances of victory, Root told Sky Sports: 'Absolutely. We've got plenty of batting left in that dressing room. 'Build a partnership with Jos tomorrow morning and hopefully we get a big score and only have to bat once. England captain Alastair Cook hits through the offside as he enjoys some width on day three . Jonathan Trott cuts before the ball can reach Windies captain Ramdin's gloves on his way to 59 runs . Cook congratulates Trott on his first Test half-century since returning to the England line-up in the morning . '(We) had a blip towards the end there but there is still plenty of batting left in that dressing room and fingers crossed we can kick on and make a big first innings score.' Root's personal effort was also his sixth Test century - his first came on home territory at Headingley in 2013 against New Zealand, a side he could well be facing later this year. The Yorkshireman added: 'I'm just trying to score as many runs as I can each time. The more I can make over a hundred, the better. 'I feel good. My movements are very good at the minute. You go through blips (in your career) and the key now for me is to score as many as I can while I have this going for me.' Ben Stokes is given a salute send-off by his West Indian rival Marlon Samuels after holing out for eight runs . Trott answered some of the criticisms levelled at him after he struggled on his Test comeback in Antigua, but was still after more. 'Alastair and I were really pleased to put on a good start but I'm sure both of us are disappointed we

Summary: Joe Root hit 118 not out to help England into a 74-run lead on day three . It was the Yorkshireman's sixth Test century . Captain Alastair Cook scored 76 in a century stand with Jonathan Trott (59)


A man has filed a suit claiming he was almost killed by a retired police officer. Anthony Corrales of New Jersey claims he was driving with his wife and daughter, 10, last June near Resorts World Casino in the Queens section of New York City when a car cut in front of him after refusing to let him change lanes. He then claims that when he got out of the car to get the car's license plate number, he was mowed down by the car, and driven for several blocks at breakneck speed by the driver - a retired police officer with the New York Police Department named Robert Muller. Anthony Corrales has filed a suit claiming he was almost killed by a retired NYPD officer who was then let off the hook by fellow cops . The incident occured last June outside the Resorts World Casino (above) 'We almost crashed into him and the car behind me almost crashed into me,' Corrales told the New York Daily News of the initial incident. Corrales then said he got out of his car at a red light to take the license plate number, while Muller disputes this and claims the man followed him into the casino parking light. That is when things intensified between the two. 'He turned the wheels and I heard wheels screeching,' Corrales said. 'He hit me with the car and took off with me on the car and he was going fast.' Corrlaes claims he held on the windshield wipers to make sure he did not fall off the car, and a few blocks later Muller stooped and he was able to get off. He said of the incident; 'Seriously, the dude wanted to kill me. The look on his face was pure hate. There was an older woman and a kid in the car and I could hear them screaming at him to stop.' When he returned to his car however, police arrived on the scene and arrested Corrales for menacing behavior, harassment and cracking Muller's windshield. Muller meanwhile was let off the hook, claiming it was Corrales who jumped on the hood of his car after telling him; 'Get out of the car tough guy.' Video footage from the casino does show Corrales being driven on the hood of the car, but what happened prior to that is unclear. 'Instead of deterring Mr. Muller from future dangerous acts of road rage, the police ensured that he can continue to use his car as a weapon with impunity,' said Corrales’ lawyer Leo Glickman. 'They’re all pals and friends,' said Corrales of Muller and the police. Muller has yet to comment.

Summary: Anthony Corrales claims he was driving with his wife and daughter last June near a casino in New York City when a car cut in front of him . Corrales claims he got out to write down the car's license plate number, and was then mowed down and driven for several blocks on the hood . The driver of that car, Robert Muller, was let off by police while Corrales was charged with harassment and breaking the windshield . Muller claimed it was Corrales who jumped on the hood of his car after telling him; 'Get out of the car tough guy' Video footage from the casino shows Corrales on the car hood while Muller drives with his wife and daughter in the car . 'Instead of deterring Mr. Muller from future dangerous acts of road rage, the police ensured that he can continue to use his car as a weapon with impunity,' said Corrales’ lawyer Leo Glickman .


The thermometer reading Mario Balotelli shared on social media to prove he was too ill to play against Blackburn on Wednesday night will make no difference to Brendan Rodgers. Liverpool’s manager had already gone cold on the Italian, concluding some time ago that he has no future at Anfield. Rodgers will admit he ignored the warnings about Balotelli. He knew Jose Mourinho considered him ‘unmanageable’ and he listened to the anecdotal evidence he received from the members of his staff who had encountered the troublesome striker during their time at Manchester City. But Rodgers rather hoped Balotelli might be maturing with age, and he made the mistake of thinking he could succeed where others had failed in actually getting through to him. Mario Balotelli has no future at Liverpool after manager Brendan Rodgers lost patience with the striker . Rodgers will admit he ignored the warning signs but had hoped Balotelli was maturing as he got older . Balotelli shared an image of a thermometer reading to prove he was too ill to play against Blackburn . Liverpool’s manager was desperate too, of course. Attempts to recruit other strikers, in particular Alexis Sanchez, had proved unsuccessful last summer and he was concerned that Rickie Lambert would not provide ample cover in a Champions League season if Daniel Sturridge suffered further injury problems. He was right to worry about Sturridge’s physical fragility but wrong, he would probably now concede, to spend £16million on Balotelli. For three hours in his office at Melwood he attempted to lessen the risk before asking his employers to part with the money. He spoke both to Balotelli and his agent, explaining what was expected of every Liverpool player and sharing his philosophy on the power of the collective. Over the years his C.O.R.E principles speech – Commitment. Ownership. Responsibilities. Excellence – had worked with players. He would use a flip-chart to deliver his lecture on the standards he demands and, for the most part, players had responded accordingly. But not Balotelli. Not the player who already had a reputation for having no respect for authority, for his considerable talent or for the clubs he represents. Liverpool missed out on Alexis Sanchez last summer and instead paid £16m to sign Balotelli from AC Milan . Balotelli has endured a torrid time at Anfield and has managed to score just once in the Premier League . Rodgers is saddened by the fact Italy international Balotelli appears to have no respect for Liverpool . Crystal Palace (A) Lost 3-1, November 23, 2014 Reason: Hamstring and groin injuries . Ludogorets (A) Drew 2-2, November 26, 2014 Reason: Hamstring and groin injuries . Stoke (H) Won 1-0, November 29, 2014 Reason: Hamstring and groin injuries . Leicester (A) Won 1-3, December 2, 2014 Reason: Hamstring and groin injuries . Sunderland (H) Drew 0-0, December 6, 2014 Reason: Hamstring and groin injuries . Basle (H) Drew 1-1, December 9, 2014 Reason: Hamstring and groin injuries . Bournemouth (A) Won 3-1, December 17, 2014 Reason: Groin injury . Arsenal (H) Drew 2-2, December 21, 2014

Summary: Mario Balotelli missed Liverpool's clash at Blackburn due to illness . The striker has no future at Anfield after Brendan Rodgers lost patience . The Liverpool boss will concede he made a mistake in signing Balotelli . READ: Robbie Savage brands Balotelli's absence at Blackburn 'pathetic' CLICK HERE for all the latest Liverpool news .


The BBC has made light of disgraced presenter Jeremy Clarkson’s attack on a junior producer by poking fun at the incident in a comedy programme. A new episode of mockumentary W1A, to be broadcast later this month, shows bosses holding an emergency meeting after Clarkson uses the word ‘tosser’ on Top Gear. The BBC has made light of Jeremy Clarkson's attack on a junior producer by poking fun at it in a comedy show . The episode was apparently filmed last July, but the narration has recently been tweaked. The commentary now explains to viewers: ‘Since the making of this documentary, certain events have happened as a result of which for technical reasons we are unable to mention certain people by name.’ Clarkson’s spokesman was unavailable for comment. A BBC spokesman said: ‘A very small tweak has been made to more accurately reflect recent events.’

Summary: The BBC has made light of Clarkson fracas in a comedy programme . It shows bosses holding emergency meeting after he uses the word 'tosser' The episode was filmed last July, but the narration has been tweaked .


Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood has vowed to give pal Chris Ramsey the red-button treatment if he tries calling him ahead of Tuesday's crunch six-pointer. Rangers will leapfrog Sherwood's side and plunge them back into the drop zone if they win at Villa Park in what represents a pivotal game for both sides. Ramsey, who was Sherwood's closest lieutenant at Tottenham last season, had at the weekend vowed to take the unusual step of trying to make contact with his opposing manager ahead of the game. Tim Sherwood takes on his friend Chris Ramsey when Aston Villa play Queens Park Rangers . Ramsey (right) was Sherwood's ally when the the Villa man was at the helm of Tottenham last season . Sherwood's Villa team were swept aside by Manchester United on Saturday, losing 3-0 at Old Trafford . Yet Sherwood insists he will allow nothing to distract him from his primary focus of keeping Villa in the division. He said: 'I haven't spoke to Chris for a while. I keep red buttoning him! Have I text him to say well done (over the QPR result)? No. 'It's not changed. I hope he does well. I respect Chris as a coach and a manager . 'For someone to put is head on the block like he has, good luck to him, not tomorrow though. 'I hope we both survive. It's more likely we will than them because after Tuesday night we could be six points ahead. 'It's hard, what do you talk about? You can't share team notes. Only 'how's the family, are you alright? Ok, see you Tuesday.' 'He's a good pal of mine and very loyal friend but it's been put to one side.' Sherwood has guided Villa to an FA Cup semi-final, with Blackburn or Liverpool lying in wait on Sunday week. Yet he insists he will take no pleasure from their day out at Wembley if their they fail to get any more points on the board from their QPR showdown and Saturday's eagerly-anticipated return for the boss to White Hart Lane. Villa captain Fabian Delph looks dejected as Villa are beaten by United in the Premier League . Ramsey led QPR to a 4-1 victory at West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Saturday . Bobby Zamora scored a stunning goal in QPR's big win but Sherwood claims he saw 'chinks in the armoury' He continued: 'I'm not even considering Wembley, it's not an option. 'It won't be a good day out if we don't pick up any points before now and the semi final. It's all about Tuesday. This is huge for us.' Sherwood insists Villa, whose mini-revival has been halted by back-to-back defeats, should not fear QPR despite them winning 4-1 at West Brom on Saturday. He added: 'We saw they scored four goals, we know they have got threats and two goals were contenders for goal of season. 'We saw enough chinks in the armoury for a Villa side to play well and exploit. 'We can't rely on anyone else, we know what we need

Summary: Tim Sherwood and Chris Ramsey worked together at Tottenham last year . Sherwood's Aston Villa side take on Ramsey's QPR at Villa Park Tuesday . Villa are 17th in the Premier League and only three points above QPR .


A guard at the U.S. Census Bureau headquarters was shot in the abdomen and later died Thursday as part of what began with a suspect kidnapping his own wife at gunpoint in Washington. Authorities locked down the Suitland, Maryland campus just before 8pm Thursday amid reports that the shooter had barricaded himself somewhere inside after ramming the front gates. However, the shooter had instead taken some three dozen police officers on a wild chase back into D.C. that ended when officers shot him on a busy Northeast Washington street. Now police believe the suspect, only described as a man in his 30s or 40s, may even be tied to another shooting that occurred Thursday in the Southeast quadrant of the city. Scroll down for video . Critical: A guard at the U.S. Census Bureau was shot and critically wounded outside its headquarters in Suitland, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C. Shooter: Heavily armed tactical teams swarmed to the campus amid reports the shooter had barricaded himself inside . 'This started and ended in D.C.,' an FBI source told WUSA. The shooter tried to ram the gates before firing at the guard at least once, according to reports. The campus, built in 2006 and employing thousands, was locked down until about 9pm as authorities unsure where the shooter had gone quickly swarmed. According to the Associated Press, the guard was shot after noticing a couple fighting in a car. He went to investigate and it cost him his life. Sharp shooters positioned themselves outside the campus as authorities sought to determine where the shooter had fled . Reports: Reports from the scene indicated that loud bangs rang out inside the campus around 8pm, but it wasn't immediately clear if they came from guns or, perhaps, from police 'flash-bang' grenades used to disorient suspects . The guard died before 10pm after he was taken to a Washington area hospital, NBC reported. But the gunman trail of violence continued back into DC. Witnesses say some 40 cruisers finally boxed the shooter's green Honda in at 11th and H Streets in Northeast D.C. The barricade caused a collision between the suspect's car and a police cruiser, NBC reports. The suspect was shot several times. Two police officers were also wounded in the showdown, but reportedly had non-life threatening injuries.

Summary: A guard was shot and critically injured outside the U.S. Census Bureau headquarters in Suitland, Maryland on Thursday night . Authorities have connected the incident to a DC armed kidnapping that led to a police chase . The Census Bureau campus was briefly locked down as authorities assessed the situation . The police chase ended back in Northeast DC where the suspect was shot in a popular strip of bars and restaurants .


The BBC has come under fire for spending thousands of pounds of licence fee payers' money on a guide teaching its staff the correct way to use emojis. The 44-page document was commissioned by executives at the BBC who then hired an agency to research how smiley faces could be used in news stories and on social media. Emoji designers were also told to make graphics for the faces of popular stars such as Gary Lineker and Graham Norton. The BBC spent licence fee payers' money on a 44-page guide on how to use emojis before using a 'sad face' emoticon to describe the death of the world's oldest woman . The 44-page document was commissioned by executives at the BBC who then hired an agency to research how smiley faces could be used in news stories and on social media . Bosses at Radio 1 and Radio 1 Extra were sent the emoticon guide earlier this week, The Sun reported. A source told the newspaper: 'We're used to ridiculous BBC schemes but this is the worst yet. Top brass whinge about budget cuts, then they OK this. It beggars belief.' Emojis, which were first created in Japan, are small digital images used to express an emotion, such as happiness or anger, used by millions of people on social media sites like Facebook and WhatsApp. The corporation used them during an 'Emoji Budget' article following George Osborne's statement last month. The news piece used an emoji of two pint glasses clinking together to show that beer duty had been cut by 1p. The BBC also used a 'sad face' emoji to describe the death of the world's oldest woman, Misao Okawa, 117, from Japan this week. The corporation used the images during an 'Emoji Budget' article, using a picture of pint glasses (right) to show that Chancellor George Osborne had cut beer duty by a penny . Some people commented on the article, posted on BBC News' Facebook page, to criticse the use of the symbol. Walter Lasseigne Parenteau wrote: 'Sad face, BBC? You don't think she had a good run?' Daniel McIntyre-Hoeft said: 'The sad face is a bit inappropriate, don't you think?' Dia Chakravarty from the TaxPayers' Alliance said: 'This would be a fitting April Fool's joke - if we weren't paying for it.' A BBC spokesman said: 'We carry out research to help give our audiences what they want and it's right that we do it.'

Summary: BBC paid for research into how smiley faces could be used in news stories . Licence fee payers' money was spent on the 'ridiculous' 44-page document . Designers told to make emojis of Gary Lineker and Graham Norton's faces .


A one-year-old boy who was shot and killed by another toddler who picked up and fired a loaded gun has been pictured. Braylon Robinson was playing at a house in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday when another three-year-old boy found the unattended weapon and pulled the trigger. The bullet struck the baby boy in the face. Minutes later, he was rushed to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. It is unclear whether the infant was related to the older boy. Now, investigators are apparently trying to determine where the gun came from - and the identity of the person responsible for bringing it into the house and leaving it within the toddler's reach. Scroll down for video . Horrifying: Braylon Robinson was killed while playing at a house in Cleveland, Ohio. Another three-tear-old boy found the unattended weapon and pulled the trigger . Tragic: A three-year-old boy has shot dead a one-year-old baby after picking up a gun that had been left unattended in a Cleveland, Ohio, home, police said on Sunday night. Above, police outside the property . Cousin Trashawn Robinson told NBC on Monday the family has been torn apart by the youngster's death. He said the boy was 'always smiling' and 'kept everyone happy'. 'He didn't even make it to the hospital,' he said. 'Everybody loved Braylon.' Speaking to Cleveland.com, Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams said that this person will likely face charges in relation to the shooting, which has shocked residents across the city's east side. 'It's a sad day for Cleveland, Williams told reporters outside the home. 'This fascination that we have with handguns, not just in this city but in this country, has to stop. This is a senseless loss of life.' He added: 'Currently we're investigating where this firearm came from. We're also investigating how this tragedy actually happened. A three-year-old can't be held accountable for a tragedy like this. 'There have to be adults that either supplied the weapons, had charge of the weapons or knew the weapons were there and didn't do anything to safeguard them.' Investigation: The child, who has not been identified, fired the weapon after discovering it inside the house in East 63rd Street, where s at least one adult were reportedly staying. Above, investigators inspect the scene . Police chief: Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams (pictured) said that the person responsible for leaving the gun attended will likely face charges in relation to the shooting, which has shocked residents in the city . On Sunday afternoon, when the shooting occurred, the baby's mother could be heard screaming on the back porch after learning of the death of her son, who was later named as Braylon Robinson. Cleveland Emergency Medical Service Capt. Michael Threat told ABC the infant had been shot in the face. Throughout the afternoon, emergency crews were seen entering and exiting the home. Neighbors said that the mother lived in the house with at least three small children. 'They were really nice,' next-door neighbor Larry Simpson said, adding: 'It's a shame this had to happen.'

Summary: The three-year-old boy picked up gun inside a Cleveland, Ohio, home . He then pulled the trigger, shooting and killing Braylon Robinson . It is unclear whether victim was related to the youngster who shot him . Baby's mother could be heard screaming on the back porch on Sunday . Police are trying to determine who left weapon within the child's reach . Force chief said of accidental shooting: 'This is a senseless loss of life'


Brazilian star Oscar says he is happy at Chelsea and won't be leaving Stamford Bridge in the summer. There have been suggestions that the 23-year-old could be offloaded by Jose Mourinho having not completed a full 90 minutes since January. But Oscar is determined to stay and become Mourinho's main man: 'I'm very happy here. I get along with everyone, and the club shows its praise towards me. Brazilian star Oscar in action for Chelsea at Queens Park Rangers on Sunday, where he came off the bench . Oscar has not completed a full 90 minutes for Chelsea since February, raising speculation he could leave . But the Brazil international has insisted he is happy at Stamford Bridge and will be staying at the club . Chelsea currently enjoy a seven-point lead in the Premier League title race with a game in hand . April 18 Manchester United (H) April 26 Arsenal (A) April 29 Leicester City (A) May 3 Crystal Palace (H) May 10 Liverpool (H) May 18 West Bromwich Albion (A) May 24 Sunderland (H) 'Chelsea is one of the best clubs in the world, so I don't see why I would think of leaving. 'I'm very happy with Chelsea's season so far and happy with my own performance as well, but I do think I could have contributed more to the team. 'There are different tactics depending on the opponents we face, and we respect the manager's choices. 'Sometimes I've ended up not playing the entire match, but I'm doing my best to fulfil my role. I'm happy with my performances.' The Brazil international has played some part in 39 Chelsea matches across all competitions this season, scoring seven goals and contributing eight assists. But he still has the opportunity to contribute to Chelsea's anticipated title success, starting with Saturday's visit of a resurgent Manchester United. Jose Mourinho has largely favoured other players to Oscar in the second-half of the season . This match is followed by a trip to Arsenal next Sunday and the Blues currently have a seven-point advantage over the Gunners with a game in hand. Oscar added: 'It seems easy, but it's definitely not. We face United and then Arsenal, and those will be like two finals for us. After those we will have a clearer idea of how close we are from the title. 'We will certainly fight until the end of the season, but we hope we can be the champions as soon as possible.'

Summary: Brazil international wants to win his place back at Stamford Bridge . He has not completed a full 90 minutes for Chelsea since February . 'I don't see why I would think of leaving,' said the 23-year-old . Chelsea face resurgent Manchester United in Premier League on Saturday .