Teenage girls do better in single sex schools as they can focus on their work rather than impressing boys, a leading headmistress says. Rhiannon Wilkinson, head of Wycombe Abbey in Buckinghamshire reportedly said that a 'boy free' environment stops girls from being held back by the opposite sex, who are known to mature slower. She also suggested that single-sex boarding schools give pupils relief and protection from the 'highly sexualised world' and allow them to 'remain girls for longer.' 'My wide educational experience in both mixed and girls' schools has shown me clearly that girls are best served educationally in their teenage years in a boy-free work environment,' she said according to the Telegraph. Rhiannon Wilkinson, the head of Wycombe Abbey in Buckinghamshire, pictured, claims a 'boy free' environment allows teenage girls to focus on their work . She added: 'In co-ed environments lots of girls when adolescence kicks want to be liked by boys not just for their intelligence and want to be popular with boys. But she said in all girl environments pupils are 'free from that,' according to the Telegraph. Two years ago Scientists at Newcastle University found that girls really do mature faster than boys. They discovered that as the brain matures it begins to 'prune' information that is stored and focus on what is important. Tony Little, head at Eton College, has previously said that single sex schools allow children to retain their 'innocence' For girls this can happen as early as 10 years old, but for boys it can take until between 15 and 20 for the same. Tony Little, the head of Eton College, has also spoken of the benefits of single sex schools. He said they allow children to retain their 'innocence' and be 'themselves' for longer. 'What does strike me is that in a single-sex environment, particularly at the age of 13, 14, 15, there is an opportunity for both boys and girls to be themselves for longer. To be 'boyish' for longer, to be young girls,' he said, according to the BBC. Boys could also benefit from being taught separately. Statistics have shown that boys often lag behind girls at both GCSE and A-level and are much less likely to apply to university. Alun Jones, the first male president of the Girls' Schools Association, has previously called for teenage boys to be taught in single sex classes in state schools. Mr Jones, who is also a schools inspector, said: 'If you have a very bright, very driven, very focused, very articulate lady, which a lot of girls are, that intimidates a boy in the classroom, especially boys of average ability. 'The result is that boys don't put their hands up to answer questions or they indulge in immature behaviour to avoid being shown up. Boys are falling behind as girls are doing better.'

Summary: 'Boy free' environment stops girls from being held back by opposite sex . Girls in single sex education don't have to worry about impressing boys . Comments made by head of Wycombe Abbey School in Buckinghamshire . Come after calls for boys to be taught separately in state schools .


The former Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden will host a 'machine gun fun' shooting competition at a conservative fundraising event which costs $50,000 a ticket. Robert O'Neill, who claims the distinction of personally shooting dead the Al Qaeda leader, will treat specially-invited guests to a weekend shooting retreat in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Potential attendees were contacted by the right-leaning For America non-profit and told to write back by May 10 for a chance to open fire alongside O'Neill. Shoot with The Shooter: Supporters of a conservative nonprofit were offered the change of a luxury stay in Wyoming with Robert O'Neill, pictured while still in the Navy, which would include a 'machine gun fun' contest . Citing 'security reasons', the invitation, acquired by the Washington Post, did not say exactly when the event would be - but was clear about the hefty price tag. For their substantial donation, guests will be put up in the Amangani Resort Hotel, a sprawling luxury complex perched in the Rocky Mountains, on the edge of the Grand Teton National Park. Also included is the Jackson Hole Shooting Experience, which will see clay pigeon shooting, pistol events as well as the 'machine gun fun' session. The shooting will take the form of a competition, in which guests will try to beat O'Neill's score. Lock and load: Part of the double-handed trip would see guests try out the Jackson Hole Shooting Experience, including pistols, clay pigeon shooting as fully automatic weapons. The gun range is pictured above . Lush: Guests would be housed at the Amangani Resort Hotel, a mountain hotel complex on the edge of a national park . He has described his shooting prowess in great detail previously, specifically how he hit terrorist leader Bin Laden three times in the head, ending his life. Describing the top-secret 2011 raid on his compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, O'Neill wrote: 'He's got a gun within reach. He's a threat. I need to get a head shot so he won't have a chance to clack himself off [blow himself up].' In the account for Esquire magazine - written while he was still anonymous - O'Neill continued: 'In that second, I shot him, two times in the forehead. Bap! Bap!' 'The second time as he's going down. He crumpled onto the floor in front of his bed and I hit him again, Bap! same place. 'That time I used my EOTech red-dot holo sight. He was dead. Not moving. His tongue was out. I watched him take his last breaths, just a reflex breath.' A spokesman for O’Neill told the Washington Post that he was participating in the big-money event 'as a favor to a friend who has been helping him out'. On its website, ForAmerica claims to spearhead a new conservative movement on social media. Its introductory texts says that conservatives are 'outnumbered and being hit on both flanks', which it identifies as 'the radical Left' and moderate Republicans. O'Neill leaped into the public spotlight last autumn, coming forward to identify himself as the solider previously known only as

Summary: Robert O'Neill revealed himself last year as soldier who killed bin Laden . Supporters of For America group were invited to shooting event with him . Will stay in luxury Jackson Hole, Wyoming, resort and shoot with O'Neill . Former SEAL has been speaking publicly about bin Laden role since 2014 . Is being investigated by navy police for allegedly revealing military secrets .


A jet-setting owl has posted photos from its travels on Facebook after it was 'kidnapped' from a Nottinghamshire pub. Landlord Richard Stevenson, 32, had mascot Ollie the Owl snatched from the lounge area of the Admiral Rodney, in Nottingham, last month. He thought the £7.99 ornament had been lost forever until he received a letter in the post on March 6 demanding a donation to charity for its safe return. Those responsible for the theft even created a Facebook page to keep fans updated about Ollie's adventures since being snatched. The owl has been pictured sunning itself on a beach after it was 'kidnapped' from a Nottingham pub . The wooden ornament even took a trip on the back of a camel on its travels . Incredibly, the wooden statue has already jetted off to Belfast, Benidorm and even Tunisia despite only going missing a month ago. Pictures posted on the 'Oliver Howel' Facebook page show Ollie sunbathing on a beach towel with an iPod and even taking a ride on the back of a camel. He can also be seen perched on a wall overlooking a beach in Benidorm and is seen sitting on a bar next to pint of Guinness in Belfast. After boarding a plane from the Spanish holiday resort, Ollie teased his owners with a status update saying: 'Hi I'm off again another plane journey.. This one is going to be hot, keep checking in to see where I am.' Today, landlord Richard, who runs the pub with partner Christy Jamieson, 28, said: 'We are missing Ollie but it's been amazing where he's been. The £7.99 model perches on a stone rail high above a beach in Benidorm . The journey began in Nottingham, pictured here at the National Ice Centre in the city . 'He's had three holidays already and he's only been gone for a month. 'I did have a few clues to who had taken him but they found out and apparently passed Ollie on to someone else. 'We also received a card from a child though the post with a donation of £1 which has gone to the air ambulance.' Pub regular John Wiles, 45, added: 'I can't believe he has got as far as Tunisia. He will need his wings clipping.' The wooden statue is enjoying some sunnier climes than the usual shelf in Nottingham . The owl has had three holidays in less than a month since he was stolen from a pub shelf . Ollie's kidnappers have also taken the owl to more local locations with pictures of him joining a stag party in a city centre bar and visiting Nottingham Castle. He also posted a picture to his 138 Facebook friends perched on the city's famous Robin Hood statue as well as another image showing him at an ice hockey game. The bird has also popped in to Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem - reputed to be the oldest pub in England. Landlord Richard Stevenson and landlady Christy Jamieson of the Admiral Rodney in Nottingham with ransom letters sent to

Summary: Ollie the Owl was stolen from lounge area of the Admiral Rodney pub . Landlord Richard Stevenson received 'ransom letter' instructing money to be donated to charity . Wooden statue has visited Belfast, Benidorm and Tunisia in last month .


At last, after months of grey skies and miserable weather, the sun is out. If you are looking to celebrate the wonderfully balmy weather by taking a dip, there are a few places you could try. Lidos, which are seeing a resurgence as more money is ploughed into renovation and redecoration, are a good first port of call. Picking the right one - that isn't too over-crowded or too run down - is crucial. In response to extra demand, many pools are extending their opening hours in line with the weather or organising late night swimming slots for busy workers. Scroll down for video . If you are looking to celebrate this wonderfully balmy weather by taking a dip, there are lots of places to try . For those who are more adventurous; look around, there are acres of countryside watery holes to dip your toe into. Whether you pick a lido, river, lake, pool or stream - here are ten of the best swimming locations in the country to cover all your watery needs. Tinside Lido, Plymouth . As Art Deco style Lidos go – and there are quite a few – this has to be the most lavish. A fountain spews water from the centre, stripes adorn the lanes and the waterfront pool has panoramic views out to sea. Tinside Lido underwent a £3.3 million restoration in 2003 and has been voted one of Europe's top 10 pools . It was built in 1935 and underwent a £3.3 million restoration in 2003 to restore it to glory. Voted one of the top 10 best outdoor pools in Europe, it’s definitely worth a splash. Lake Windermere, Cumbria . Where better than Lake Windermere to take a plunge? The Cumbrian expanse is the largest natural lake in the country and its wide views inspired Wordsworth. At ten and a half miles long and 219 feet deep, you’ll have your work cut out if you are swimming lengths. Best Western Salutation hotel offers swimmers a tour of the best swimming spots around Lake Windermere . Best Western Salutation hotel in Ambleside (a mile inland) offers keen swimmers a dedicated tour of the best swimming locations and bucolic spots, and will provide wetsuits to those who need them. Stonehaven Open Air Pool, Aberdeen . An Olympic-sized, open air pool containing heated, filtered sea water. It claims to be ‘often warmer than the Med!’ with sheltered sun terraces and a paddling pool for under-eights. Bordered by a colourful Art Deco-listed building, the pool celebrated its 80th birthday last year. There’s also the option of midnight swimming sessions while listening to music. Stonehaven Open Air Pool in Aberdeen holds midnight swimming sessions during which music is played . Bude Sea Pool, Cornwall . It could be your last chance to swim in this beautiful sea pool due to funding cuts threatening its closure. The part-natural, part man-made swimming pool nestles under cliffs on the north Cornwall coast and is filled by the Atlantic twice a day. It stretches 88 metres by 50 metres at its longest

Summary: Tinside Lido in Plymouth boasts fountains and views of the Isle of Wight . The beautiful Llyn y Fan Fach in Wales is haunted by a 'Lade of the Lake' Nantwich has the last inland brine pool in the country for aches and pains .


Sampdoria have revived their interest in Mario Balotelli should he choose to take a pay cut. Eccentric club president Massimo Ferrero says the talented but frustrating 24-year-old has lost his desire for football and needs to go to Stadio Luigi Ferraris to re-discover himself. Liverpool have been willing to sell Balotelli since January but could find no takers after signing him for £16m. Mario Balotelli has only scored once in the Premier League since his switch to Liverpool last summer . The Italian striker is set to leave the club at the end of the season and Sampdoria want to sign him . The Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero says that Balotelli has lost his hunger . Ferrero said Balotelli should be put on a diet of bread and water and given a Bianchina (a small car from the 1960s) instead of a Ferrari . His agent Mino Raiola has also hinted Liverpool would have to pay him off first after saying he wanted to finish his contract and prove to the Anfield crowd he was good enough. Tentative loan offers have been proposed and Sampdoria would likely offer a cut price permanent move. Ferrero said: 'I’d sign him. If he came to Sampdoria, he would come back to his usual standards. Here nobody would bother him if he missed a goal, he would be quiet and happy.' Talking to Gazzetta TV, Ferrero added: 'In my opinion he’s not hungry anymore, he earns 4 million euros (£2.9m) a year. We should put him on bread and water, give him a Bianchina [a small car from the 1960s] rather than a Ferrari… then I’m sure he would score again.'

Summary: Mario Balotelli joined Liverpool for £16million from AC Milan last summer . The striker has scored just one Premier League goal and is set for exit . Sampdoria want the Italian but he would have to take a pay cut . President Massimo Ferrero said Balotelli is not hungry anymore . READ: Balotelli lays into Man Utd after Sergio Aguero's goal at Old Trafford .


A nurse has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly turning off a patient's life support without permission. Police in Canada have also charged Joanna Flynn, a former nurse at Georgian Bay General Hospital in Ontario, with criminal negligence causing death. The 50-year-old was arrested on Thursday, and it is thought it is the first time a health care professional has been charged for switching off a life support machine in Canada. The outside of Georgian Bay General Hospital in Ontario, Canada, where Flynn worked as a nurse. Its CEO and president said in a statement: 'A criminal charge involving someone at our hospital is... highly distressing' The name of the patient has not been formally released, but the husband of Deanna Leblanc, 39 from Midland, told The Toronto Star she was the alleged victim. The mother of two died at the hospital on March 2, 2014, leaving the couple's two young sons aged 15 and 18. Her husband Michael Leblanc said Deanna had undergone a minor knee operation when she suddenly woke up in at 3am in the morning, feeling ‘like she was dying’. She was taken to Georgian Bay and as her condition rapidly deteriorated, she was put on life support. The furniture saleswoman died at around 8.30pm that evening. Mr Leblanc said he is still coming to terms with her death a year on. ‘It just wasn’t right’, he told The Star. ‘Thirty-nine years old and nothing wrong with her but a bum knee’. ‘This should never have happened’, he added. The police in Midland launched an investigation on March 6, and on Thursday announced they had arrested Flynn. In a statement they said: ‘To preserve the integrity of this investigation and the pending case before the court, no further information will be released.’ The former Georgian Bay General Hospital (pictured) nurse Joanna Flynn will appear in court again on May 29 . Karen McGrath, the president and CEO of Georgian Bay, said in a release that they had been advised by lawyers not to make any further statements about the investigation. She added: ‘A criminal charge involving someone at our hospital is a highly distressing occurrence and will create a good deal of anxiety for our community.’ Flynn did not respond to requests for comment from local media. She has now been bailed and will appear in court again on May 28.

Summary: Joanna Flynn, 50, also charged with criminal negligence causing death . 'This should never have happened', widower of alleged victim tells media . Deanna Leblanc died last year at Georgian Bay General Hospital, Ontario .


A woman's missing wedding ring has turned up after four months - in the family dog's excrement. Nikki Balovich had taken off her diamond-encrusted silver ring as she was pregnant and her fingers were swollen. When she couldn't find it, she suspected their 90-pound baby mastiff Halli had swallowed it up, but there was no way of checking. Nikki Balovich had taken off her diamond-encrusted silver ring as she was pregnant and her fingers were swollen. When she lost it, she suspected her 90-pound baby mastiff Halli had swallowed it . 'She picks them up, and carries things around – hair clips, rocks, hair ties. She’s always spitting them out,' Balovich told The Daily Sitka Sentinel. 'My husband was always saying, put them away, put them upstairs – you’re going to lose them.' Finally, almost half a year later, the mystery was solved when the mother-of-three, based in Sitka, Alaska, saw a post on a Facebook sales site. It said: 'FOUND! Beautiful wedding type band. If u have lost a ring, no matter where, call and describe! Found in an unusual place.' Balovich told the Sentinel she had a gut feeling it could be hers - and what the 'unusual place' might refer to. 'I gave up, I thought it was long gone,' she told the newspaper. 'We take the dog everywhere with us, on hikes, on the boat – what were the chances we were going to find it? 'It’s been so long, but I had a gut feeling. I thought I’ll call, why not?' Half a year after it vanished, she saw a Facebook post saying a wedding ring had been found in an 'unusual place'. She contacted the user, Bob Potrzuski, who said he had found it while picking up dog feces in a field . She contacted the Facebook user, Bob Potrzuski, and sure enough it was hers. Turns out, his wife found the ring while picking up dog poop at a local ball field, where Balovich had recently volunteered - with Halli. She collected the ring on Thursday. 'I feel very lucky,' she said. 'It’s been on my hands ever since – my hand was feeling naked without it.'

Summary: Nikki Balovich took off her ring when she was pregnant with swollen fingers . Suspected their 90lb mastiff puppy, Halli, had swallowed it . Four months later it was returned by a stranger who found it in excrement at local field they walk in .


The Real Madrid squad looked in high spirits as they prepared for Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg clash against rivals Atletico Madrid. Cristiano Ronaldo and Co looked in a relaxed mood as Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti put his side through some small-sided games with some seemingly comical results. Dani Carvajal was on the end of some tough love from team-mates Sergio Ramos, Isco and Nacho as the Madrid stars play-fought much to the amusement those watching on. Dani Carvajal is mobbed by Real Madrid team-mates Isco, Sergio Ramos and Nacho during training . The Madrid defender looked exhausted after play-fighting with his Los Blancos team-mates . Cristiano Ronaldo (centre) takes part in a small-sided game during the session on Tuesday morning . The Madrid star was all smiles as he took part in training ahead of his side's Champions League clash . The European champions can expect a different kind of battle on Wednesday night as they look to make the most of home advantage against Atletico. The Madrid rivals players out a 0-0 draw in the first leg last week, leaving the quarter-final tie finely balanced. Ancelotti's side will be without striker Karim Benzema for Wednesday's match after revealing the French striker has has 'a sprain to the medial collateral ligament of his right knee.' Benzema missed Madrid's 3-1 La Liga victory against Malaga on Saturday, but Carlo Ancelotti had hoped the striker would recover in time. Madrid was already preparing for the second leg of the quarterfinals at home against Atletico without Gareth Bale (left calf), Luka Modric (right knee) and Marcelo (suspension). Marcelo (right), who will miss the clash through suspension, laughs along with Ronaldo . Atletico have beaten their neighbours four times and drawn against them three times in their bid for revenge for last season's Champions League final, which Real won 4-1 after extra time and Madrid forward James Rodriguez expects a tough match . 'We have to show intensity, be completely focused, play well, (we must) all stick together. I think that if we do that we'll come away with an excellent result,' Rodriguez told the club's official website. 'We're all dreaming of getting through this round, and if I can score too that'd be great. What's important is winning and getting through this tough match, which is going to be difficult, but we're here at our home stadium and in front of our fans. I think it could be a great match.' Sami Khedira (left) shares a joke with Portuguese defender Pepe as the players are put through their paces . German star Toni Kroos attempts to win the ball as Madrid prepare for the visit of Athletico on Wednesday . Los Blancos goalkeeper Iker Casillas trains alone during the session at Madrid's Valdebebas base .

Summary: Karim Benzema will miss Champions League clash against Athletico . Madrid squad all smiles during Tuesday morning training session . Quarter-final tie finely poised after 0-0 first leg scoreline .


A senior high school in China has installed metal bars on all balconies after two pupils committed suicide in six months. Web users suggested the fence was put up by school authorities to prevent more pupils from jumping off the building, the People's Daily Online reports. Hengshui No 2 Middle School is an 'exemplary school' in Hebei Province in central China. With nearly 10,000 pupils and more than 500 teachers, the boarding school is well-known for its outstanding academic achievement. Behind bars: Hengshui No.2 Middle school is accused of making itself look like a prison in order to prevent students from committing suicide . A large number of the school's pupils are admitted by top universities every year, which inspires parents from across the country to send their children to study there in order to have a 'bright future'. Two pupils from the school plunged to death, one in October and one in March. Both were reported to be third-grade pupils, who were at their final year at Hengshui before taking the university entrance examination. Pictures of the school's new balcony fence first appeared last week on Weibo, China's equivalent of Twitter. A Weibo user named 'Nicky Wu from the East' posted this set of images on April 16th. 'In order to prevent pupils from jumping off the building, Hengshui Middle School has spent a fortune,' wrote the user. Tragic: Two pupils from the school have plunged to death since last October, causing public outcry . Another user named Mr Chen Zonghe commented: 'This is indeed a school, but in order to stop pupils from taking their lives, it has made itself look like a prison.' Causes of the two suicides were not officially reported by Chinese media, but many suspect they were linked to the aggressive teaching style the school is famous for. The campus is run with a military-style management. All students must get up at 5:30 and study 10 hours a day. All meals must be finished within 15 minutes and toilet breaks are less than three minutes, according to Xinhua News Agency. Students are given one holiday every three weeks. Stressful: Banners are hung throughout the campus to impress pupils that only success is allowed . Various videos online also show how the school trains pupils like exam machines. Banners are hung throughout the campus, bearing inspiring slogans such as 'key to the success of the university entrance examination is to succeed in every day, every subject and every question'. In an 'oath-taking ceremony' held for the third-grade, thousands of pupils are seen standing on the playground wearing uniforms yelling 'I must succeed' unanimously and repeatedly. The education authority of Hengshui told Chinese media they have noticed the pictures of the so called 'anti-suicide bars' in No 2 Middle School and they are currently investigating the case.

Summary: Metal bars have been fitted to close off balconies facing central court at Hengshui No 2 Middle School . Two students have plunged to death on campus since last October . The school is well-known for its highly stressful environment . All students must get up at 5:30am and study for 10 hours a day .


Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has the most difficult job in football, according to West Ham boss Sam Allardyce. City entertain the Hammers at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday with speculation over Pellegrini’s future mounting after a difficult season and a run of six defeats in their last eight games. But Allardyce believes the pressure of going for back-to-back Barclays Premier League titles, plus the introduction of Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules, have made the Chilean’s job the hardest in world football. Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has come under fire following their title race capitulation . West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce believes Pellegrini has the most difficult job in football . ‘The hardest thing to do in the game is win the title back-to-back,’ Allardyce said. ‘It’s hard enough winning it in the first place but going back-to-back has always been that bit more difficult. ‘On the basis of a lot of the conversations I’ve had with Sir Alex (Ferguson) over the years in terms of the motivation of the squad, the hardest part of the job is the season after, to try and do back-to-back victories in a very difficult league. ‘They’ve found it difficult to raise themselves to that level again consistently.’ UEFA imposed a £49million fine on City as well as restrictions on their squad and transfer spending after they failed to comply with the new FFP rules, and Allardyce says the potential sanctions put even more pressure on managers. The champions spent a combined £44m on Porto pair Eliaquim Mangala and Fernando last summer in a move that has been largely unsuccessful – talk that has brought more scrutiny on Pellegrini. ‘Everybody will look at what Financial Fair Play is going to bring to us in the next few years,’ Allardyce said. ‘That’s halting their spending power. ‘We all have to get a bit more shrewd with our spending and the players that we bring in and make fewer mistakes now than ever before because of that financial restriction. The £44m spent on Porto pair Eliaquim Mangala and Fernando last summer has been less than successful . Dejected Manchester City players look on as they are dealt yet another blow in their hunt for the league title . ‘You’ve got to move players out to create funds to help you bring players in and that has obviously made life and the job a little bit more difficult that it was before.’ Asked whether he City should stick with Pellegrini, Allardyce said: ‘Yeah, I do. If he’s proven himself last year, in his first year, then maybe the owners will stick with him and revamp the squad rather than changing him. That’s the way forward. ‘But my only concern is us trying to make life very difficult for them on Sunday and to continue trying to win.’ West Ham are without Diafra Sakho on Sunday with a thigh injury, but Allardyce said he could make it back before the end of the season after it was initially feared he would miss the rest of the campaign. West

Summary: Sam Allardyce believes Manuel Pellegrini has the toughest job in football . Chilean manager is under pressure following their title race capitulation . Pellegrini was tasked with winning back-to-back league titles at the Etihad . But, poor recent form has seen them tamely drop away from the pace .


The camera on your iPhone could soon help save your life by testing to see if you have cancer in just a few minutes. Scientists have developed a device that clips onto the smartphone and could even eventually be used at home. Their device uses the powerful cameras available now on most smartphones in combination with tiny beads that bind to cancerous cells. Scroll down for video . The graphic above shows how a blood sample can be mixed with microbeads that bind to cancerous cells (labelled A). When these are placed in a clip on module (B) that attaches to a iPhone camera (C) the microbeads produce distinctive diffraction patterns when they clump around a diseased cell (top right) When added to a tissue or blood sample, these microbeads bind to any cancerous cells in the sample, changing the way light passes through it. Using a smartphone app, these images can then be sent to a central computer for analysis and then the result returned in less than 45 minutes. A tissue sample taken from a biopsy or blood from a simple finger prick is mixed with microbeads labelled with specific antibodies. This mixture is then placed on a slide that is inserted into a module that can clip onto the camera of a smartphone. An LED at the back of the module illuminates the sample on the slide and lens in the module magnifies the image, which is then captured using the camera on the phone. The scientists used an iPhone 4S in their tests meaning an 8MP camera is enough. When clumped around a cell, the beads alter the way the light is scattered by the sample. They produce distinctive diffraction patterns in in the image if clumped together. The user can send this image to a central computer for analysis. The researchers claim it can asses 100,000 cells from a single image in around 45 minutes. The researchers say each test costs around £1.20 ($1.80). The scientists behind the device, based at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, say it can even return results within two minutes. They have already tested their device to detect cervical cancer in tissue samples obtained during smear tests. However, they say the system - known as digital diffraction diagnosis or D3 - can be adapted to screen for other types of cancers and they have already begun a trial testing for lymphoma. Professor Ralph Weissleder, a system's biologist at Harvard Medical School who led the work, said it could even be used to help diagnose infectious diseases like HIV, TB and Ebola. Writing in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Professor Weissleder and his colleagues said: 'We envisage that these advances will position D3 as a versatile screening tool for various cancer types (eg cervix, breast ad lymphoma) and infectious diseases (eg Ebola, HIV and tuberculosis) with applications in field work, mobile clinics and home care settings.' The device works by using microbeads that specifically target molecules that sit on the surface of cancer cells. Diseased cells often

Summary: Digital diffraction diagnosis or D3 could be used to detect cancerous cells in blood or tissue samples and even detect infections from HIV and Ebola . Technique uses microscopic beads that bind to diseased cells in samples . These clumps of beads change how light is scattered through the sample and can be detected using the camera on a smartphone like an iPhone . Results from the £1.20 ($1.80) test are received under 45 minutes and scientists it could allow people to test for cancer in their own homes .


One of Australia's most baffling cold cases of the so-called the Somerton Man may finally be solved after 67 years thanks to the technological advances in DNA testing. People walking along Somerton Beach, southwest of Adelaide, found a deceased fully-clothed man aged about 45 lying on the shore on December 1, 1948. A post-mortem determined that the man had died of poisoning but police and coronial investigations were unable to identify the body due to several factors including that the poison used to kill him was undetectable. The mystery of a dead man's body washed up on a beach 67 years ago may be solved thanks to the technological advances in DNA testing . The Persian phrase 'ended' was scrawled on the scrap of paper and the discovery of a secret code and a woman's telephone number in the book where the paper came from . Even a handwritten note found hidden in the pocket of a man's trousers did not provide any clues to the identity of the body - in fact it left experts even more puzzled. The Persian phrase 'ended' was scrawled on the scrap of paper and the discovery of a secret code and a woman's telephone number in the book where the paper came from. Adelaide University Professor Derek Abbott said there was 'a good chance' of identifying the body if South Australian Attorney-General, John Rau, agreed to exhuming the remains, which are buried at an Adelaide cemetery. 'Even with a body of that age, I think we will be able to get something,' he told The Adelaide Advertiser. In October 2011, Mr Rau rejected an exhumation to go ahead because he said it did not exceed 'public curiosity or broad scientific interest'. 'If circumstances existed ... that would warrant my considering an exhumation it would be considered, however, those circumstances don't exist and never have,' he said. American forensic genealogist Colleen Fitzpatrick, who was in Adelaide yesterday as part of an expert panel discussing the Somerton Man, said she could take the body's DNA code and search ethnicity markers using data across 50 countries to find the man's origin. 'Yes, the man is dead and at peace, hopefully, but there also may be family looking for him,' Dr Fitzpatrick said. People walking along Somerton beach, southwest of Adelaide, (pictured) found a deceased fully-clothed man aged about 45 lying on the shore on December 1, 1948 .

Summary: The mystery of a dead man's body washed up on a beach 67 years ago may be solved thanks to the technological advances in DNA testing . People walking along Somerton Beach, southwest of Adelaide, found a dead fully-clothed man, aged about 45, lying on shore on December 1, 1948 . Post-mortem concluded he died of poisoning but type was undetectable . Handwritten note found in pocket of trousers but didn't provide any clues . The Persian phrase 'ended' was scrawled on the scrap of paper and secret code and woman's telephone number in book where paper came from . Experts now say they have a good chance of identifying body through DNA .


The title race appears to be over, but what about the fight to stay in the Premier League? No one is dead and buried and even Sunderland in 15th are a bad weekend away from falling into the relegation zone. It’s extremely close with the delightful benefit that there will be five key fixtures between sides in the bottom six. Have Hull got enough breathing room to survive what looks like the hardest run-in? Are Leicester too far back? Burnley have been dealt a reasonable hand but can they capitalise? Have QPR improved enough away from home to take any confidence to Leicester on the final day? Sportsmail considers the possibilities and delivers a verdict. Sunderland . Position: 15th on 29 points . Jermain Defoe (centre) reinvigorated Sunderland with a stunning strike to beat rivals Newcastle 1-0 . Dick Advocaat is overseeing Sunderland's survival bid as manager until the end of the season . Seven points split Sunderland in 15th and Leicester in 20th as the battle for Premier League survival heats up . Predicted results: Five points from seven games . Crystal Palace (H) -D . Stoke (A) - D . Southampton (H) - L . Everton (A) - L . Leicester (H) - W . Arsenal (A) - L . Chelsea (A) L . Predicted total: 34 points . Verdict: Safe . Their derby win will have done them the world of good, as will the relative comfort of facing three teams in Palace, Stoke and Everton who have very little to play for. They need to make the most of those initial fixtures because it’s highly unlikely that they will get anything out of closing trips to Arsenal and Chelsea. Aston Villa . Position: 16th on 29 points . Christian Benteke scored a hat-trick as Aston Villa drew 3-3 against Queens Park Rangers on Tuesday . Tim Sherwood has helped Villa rediscover their scoring touch since replacing Paul Lambert as manager . Predicted results: Seven points from six games . Tottenham (A) - L . Manchester City (A) - L . Everton (H) - D . West Ham (H) - W . Southampton (A) - L . Burnley (H) - W . Predicted total: 36 points . Verdict: Safe . At this stage of the season and in these circumstances you want winnable home games and that is what Villa have. However, with only three home wins this season (one less than on the road) they face a challenge. They ought to be OK, not least because a team that struggled to score under Paul Lambert has improved under Tim Sherwood. Hull . Position: 17th on 28 points . Steve Bruce's Hull are placed perilously above the drop zone in 17th with seven games remaining . Ahmed Elmohamady will be a key man in Hull's bid to protect their position outside of the relegation zone . Predicted results: Five points from seven games . Southampton (A) - L . Liverpool (H) - D . Crystal Palace (A) - D . Arsenal (H) - L . Burnley (H) - W

Summary: Six teams are embroiled in a close battle to avoid the Premier League drop . Seven points split 20th placed Leicester with Sunderland in 15th . Aston Villa play Burnley on the last day as QPR host Leicester .


Juventus continued their march towards a fourth straight Serie A title with a 2-0 win over Empoli on Saturday. Carlos Tevez opened the scoring shortly before the interval and Roberto Pereyra added a second in stoppage time as the Turin giants maintained their 14-point lead at the top with nine games to go. A fourth straight Serie A title is Juventus' for the taking after they beat Empoli 2-0 on Saturday night to establish a 14-point advantage at the top of the table with nine games of the season remaining. Carlos Tevez opened the scoring shortly before the interval as Juventus beat Empoli at home . Carlos Tevez opened the scoring shortly before the interval and Roberto Pereyra added a second in stoppage time as the Bianconeri responded to wins from Roma and Lazio to restore a seemingly unassailable lead at the top of the standings. They also had goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon to thank for making several fine interventions in the second half when Juve dropped their intensity, saving their batteries for a trip to Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia in midweek and the Champions League quarter-final clash with Monaco a week after. Roberto Pereyra added a second in stoppage time as the Turin giants maintained their 14-point lead at the top . Roma strengthened their grip on second place thanks to a 1-0 win over Napoli which puts nine points between the two sides in the standings. Miralem Pjanic's 15th-minute goal was enough to earn Rudi Garcia's men all three points, although they had to survive a storm at the Stadio Olimpico as Napoli pushed in vain for an equaliser. Lazio kept the heat Roma, though, by clinching a seventh consecutive league win, 3-1 at 10-man Cagliari. Miralem Pjanic's 15th-minute goal was enough to earn Rudi Garcia's men all three points against Napoli . Miroslav Klose celebrates putting Lazio ahead in their match against Cagliari . Miroslav Klose put the Roman outfit ahead in the 31st minute only for Marco Sau to pull Cagliari level four minutes into the second half. Lucas Biglia put the visitors back in front on the hour from the penalty spot after Lorenzo Crisetig brought substitute Keita down in the area. Inter Milan left the San Siro to a deafening chorus of boos from the home fans after they were held to a 1-1 draw by rock-bottom Parma on Saturday. Fredy Guarin gave Inter the lead in the 25th minute, but Andi Lila levelled just before half-time. Fredy Guarin gave Inter the lead in the 25th minute as Inter Milan earned a point at home to rock-bottom Parma . Substitute Davide Succi equalised nine minutes from time as Cesena hit back from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 at Hellas Verona. The hosts appeared to be cruising to victory after two goals from Luca Toni and a third from Juanito Gomez but relegation-threatened Cesena hit back with three strikes in the last 20 minutes. Substitute Carlos Carbonero scored the visitors' first and Franco Brienza's fantastic free-kick made it 3-2 with 13 minutes left. Succi then pulled his

Summary: Carlos Tevez and Roberto Pereyra scored as Juventus defeated Empoli . They had goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon to thank for making several saves . Roma strengthened their grip on second place thanks to win over Napoli . Alessandro Diamanti and Mohamed Salah's earned Fiorentina victory .


A nine-year-old girl was attacked by a lion that was being walked like a dog by circus entertainers who had brought their show to a quiet Siberian village. The girl is in hospital after she was savaged by the animal in Namtsy, in the Sakha Republic in Siberia - one of the coldest regions in the world. Photographs show the lion being walked around by a worker for a circus that had been visiting the village. A lion that appeared to be being walked like a dog around the Siberian village of Namtsy attacked a child . In one picture an entertainer crouches down next to the lion, surrounded by snow. In another she is shown walking the animal and appears to be attempting to drag it across a wet and icy road using a makeshift leash. The circus is believed to have left Namtsy - also known as Yakutia - abruptly after the incident. The girl was walking home from music school with her mother when she was attacked, the Siberian Times reported. Gavril Kolpashnikov, the girl's father, said: 'I was fishing, and got back at night. I saw my child in a horrible condition. To put it mildly, stressed. She's shocked. 'The child is still shaking, she's not of those brave kids.' The nine-year-old girl was reportedly savaged by the lion, and was taken to hospital for treatment . The circus is believed to have abruptly left the village - one of the coldest places in the world - after the attack . He added: 'They were walking their animal as if it was a dog.' It has not been confirmed how badly injured the girl was following the attack. Last month an Australian tourist survived after a lion jumped through the window of a car he was travelling in in Johannesburg and mauled him. Brendan Smith's legs were badly injured but he survived the attack. A circus worker is seen with the lion using a makeshift leash (left) and appearing to sit on the lion (right)

Summary: A circus worker was seen walking a lion around a village like a dog . The animal was seen being pulled by a makeshift leash in Namtsy, Siberia . It savaged a nine-year-old girl in the village, on her way home from lessons . Girl is in hospital and the extent of her injuries from the attack not known .


Musical instruments, stage costumes and commemorative plaques belonging to the late singer Davy Jones are set to be sold off, it has been revealed. Dozens of items from the entertainer's estate will go under the hammer in an auction at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York. Jones, best known for his work with the band The Monkees, died of a heart attack in 2012 at the age of 66. Entertainer: Dozens of items belonging to Davy Jones, The Monkees singer, are to go on sale in New York . Fans of The Monkees will be able to bid for a number of framed pictures of the band in action . Memorabilia on sale includes a pair of record awards certified by the Recording Industry Association of America - one Gold and one Platinum for the album 'Then and Now…The Best of the Monkees' Memorabilia includes his plaque commemorating the installation of The Monkees' star on Hollywood Boulevard, which could fetch up to $2,000 as well as his Carvin Acoustic Electric guitar which is expected to sell for up to $1,200. Items also offered by Julien's Auctions include stage costumes and a pair of record awards certified by the Recording Industry Association of America - one Gold and one Platinum for the album 'Then and Now…The Best of the Monkees'. Also included are a red director’s chair with 'The Monkees' logo across the back, expected to fetch up to $400, a collection of framed vintage posters featuring band members and Davy Jones driver’s license and wallet, which could sell for as much as $600. Up for grabs: A red director’s chair with 'The Monkees' logo across the back is expected to fetch up to $400 . Colourful: Some of the many stage outfits warn by Davy Jones will also be up for grabs at the auction next month . Music makers: Also upfor sale is a tambourine used by Jones and his bandmates Peter Tork, Micky Dolenz and Mike Nesmith . The collection includes a gold-coloured electric guitar (right) and Davy Jones's plaque (left) commemorating the installation of The Monkees' star on Hollywood Boulevard, which could fetch up to $2,000 . Monkees fans will also be able to bid for various pieces of musical equipment including guitars, an amplifier and a tambourine used by Jones and his bandmates Peter Tork, Micky Dolenz and Mike Nesmith. The Monkees were put together by music executives in 1966 to star in a TV comedy and to be the U.S. answer to The Beatles. The band, whose hits include Daydream Believer, I’m A Believer and Last Train To Clarksville, proved a massive success in their own right, and even sold more records than the Beatles in 1967. Jones, who was born in Manchester, England, became the band's teen idol thanks to his Beatles-like appearance. The Monkees were put together by music executives in 1966 to star in a TV comedy and to be the U.S. answer to The Beatles . Some of the many items belonging to Davy Jones, including this blue shirt, will be sold

Summary: Items belonging to Davy Jones are to go on sale at an auction in New York . British-born Jones best known for being member of the band The Monkees . Memorabilia includes guitars, stage costumes and commemorative plaques . Jones, who became a teen idol in the 1960s, died in 2012 at the age of 66 .


A Perth woman who claimed she cured her cancer using a dietary program where she ate vast amounts of pineapple has pledged to release her medical records after critics questioned claims about her 'magic diet'. In the wake of recent controversy surrounding 'wellness warriors' such as Whole Pantry founder Belle Gibson and the death of Gerson Therapy advocate Jessica Ainscough, bloggers have demanded 'irrefutable proof' that modelling agent Candice-Marie Fox cured her cancer 'with juice'. Ms Fox said she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2011. She initially had surgery to remove tumours from her neck that September and she then underwent a course of radiation treatment to 'mop up' the cancer in December. But when a return visit to the doctors revealed cancer cells had spread to other parts of her body, Ms Fox rejected further conventional medical treatment in favour of a diet and lifestyle plan she discovered online. Scroll down for video . As a model, Candice Marie-Fox (right) rubbed shoulders with the likes of last year's Bachelor Blake Garvey . Juice in hand: Candice-Marie Fox (pictured) claims to have cured her cancer with a nutritional program involving the heavy consumption of pineapples . Ms Fox underwent surgery and radiation treatment. She is planning to release relevant medical records without her personal details . 'I was feeling a bit lost, just winging it on the internet myself,' she said, until she discovered a U.S. organisation called the Nutritional Oncology Research Institute. She would sometimes spend weeks on a fruit-only diet, taking up yoga and leaving her stressful job behind to join a positive-thinking dance group called The Liberators International. Her diet program involved her drinking 'morning juice', dipping into boxes of pineapples each hour and taking vitamins. Ms Fox said when she returned to the doctors months after embracing her new lifestyle, medical staff found her cancer had been radically reduced in size and is now gone. 'I have got rid of it all (the cancer) 100 per cent myself through just hardcore nutrition, loving myself and meditating, adopting all stuff I thought never would have worked,' she said. Bloggers have questioned that assertion, demanding medical evidence for her claims and questioning her understanding of her radiation treatment. 'I am merely requesting that you are transparent about something as serious as being able to cure cancer using nutritional means,' one wrote. 'The truth is not negative or mean or bullying in any way whatsoever.' In response, Ms Fox said she was applying to obtain all her relevant medical records, which will take 45 to 60 days to obtain. She is planning release them in a PDF file, without personal details such as her Medicare number and contact details. Ms Fox also said she is seeking a trusted independent investigator to examine her claims and insisted she is not promoting her cause for fame or money. 'I didn't even know about this Belle Gibson lady,' she said. 'I don't know whether she did have cancer or what.' Ms Fox (pictured) has been questioned by bloggers over claims she cured her

Summary: Perth woman claimed she cured cancer through her pineapple-centric diet . It involved eating vast amounts of fruit and ditching 'toxic' influences . Critics have demanded 'irrefutable proof' that is how she cured her cancer . She is planning to release her medical records when she collects them all . 'I'm not Belle Gibson and she's not me,' she told Daily Mail Australia . 'I'm not a fraud and I'm not a fake'


An 800lb woman, whose weight spiraled out of control after she was kidnapped by an ex-boyfriend and held hostage, finally stood up for the first time after years of being bound to her bed and taken care of by her three daughters. When viewers first met Marla McCants, from Nashville, Tennessee, on last night's season finale of My 600lb Life, doctors determined that she was only months - maybe even weeks - from dying. And even after a lengthy hospital stay and gastric bypass surgery, the 43-year-old still refused to let medical professionals help her stand up – and, in doing so, save her life. Marla's recovery seemed like a hopeless cause until it dawned on the mother-of-three that this was her last shot. If she didn't get up, she would spend the rest of her very short life bedridden. Scroll down for video . Life changing: Marla McCants, who weighed 800lbs, can be seen standing for the first time in years on the season finale of My 600lb Life . Catching her breath: The 43-year-old took a moment to rest after getting herself out of bed . Marla and her daughter Sierra moved to Houston, Texas, so she could she could work with weight loss expert Dr Younan Nowzaradan, but following her surgery and a lengthy stay in the hospital, she was discharged because of her lack of cooperation. The surgeon had all but given up on Marla until he received an impassioned call from Sierra, begging him to come to her apartment and convince her mom to get up once and for all. Dr Nowzaradan made the house call and requested emergency medical technicians come to the apartment to help Marla stand for the first time in years. With the help of a walker, the EMTs and Dr Nowzaradan's support, Marla was able to stand for a few seconds. And, although brief, this short moment gave her enough confidence to try and stand again, essentially changing the direction of her recovery for the better. Stuck: The mother-of-three relied on her daughters to take care of her. She can be seen rolling over, so her daughter Adele could bathe her while she laid in bed . Last stand: Adele tearfully explained she feared her mother would die if she didn't get help . Before she moved to Houston, Marla depended on her three daughters, Britney, Adele and Sierra, for everything. 'I have no life,' she told the cameras. 'My legs can't even hold my weight anymore.' Her children had no choice but to clean her and take care of her. ‘I'm 24 and I have to take care of my mom. I wipe her, bathe her, make sure she's clean. And I do get tired,' Adele explained with frustration. Marla noted that 'it's embarrassing', but added she has no other choice because of her mother’s massive size. Because of her morbid obesity, Marla suffered from arthritis, gout, swelling in her joints and diabetes, in addition to being bed ridden and in constant pain. Junk food addict: Marla can be seen looking

Summary: Marla McCants, from Nashville, Tennessee, began rapidly gaining weight after her ex-boyfriend kidnapped her and held her hostage . The 43-year-old travelled to Houston, Texas, to meet with weight loss expert Dr Younan Nowzaradan, but faced death after a blood clot moved to her lungs . The mother-of-three underwent gastric bypass surgery, but refused to get out of bed for weeks after the procedure .


Nigel Farage caused controversy at the televised leaders’ debate by attacking the high cost of giving anti-retroviral drugs to sufferers not born in Britain . Half of voters agree with Ukip that immigrants should not immediately receive free HIV treatment, a poll suggests. Nigel Farage caused controversy at the televised leaders’ debate last week by attacking the high cost of giving anti-retroviral drugs to sufferers not born in Britain. Ed Miliband said his comments were ‘disgusting’, Nick Clegg said they were ‘politics of the lowest form’ and chancellor George Osborne, when asked, said he was ‘not going to dignify that with a response.’ The Ukip leader insisted afterwards that he had the ‘overwhelming support’ of the British public for saying that foreign nationals with HIV – whom he said accounted for 60 per cent of the 7,000 cases a year – ‘can come into Britain from anywhere in the world and get diagnosed with HIV and get the retroviral drugs that cost up to £25,000 per patient’. He added: ‘I know there are some horrible things happening in many parts of the world, but what we need to do is put the National Health Service there for British people and families who in many cases have paid into the system for decades.’ A YouGov poll of 1,906 adults found that 50 per cent would support ‘people coming to live in the UK being banned from receiving treatment on the NHS for a period of five years’. Another 34 per cent opposed such a ban. A second question saw voters asked which statement best reflected their view. In this, 52 per cent thought Mr Farage was ‘right to raise this issue - immigrants with serious conditions like HIV are costing the health service a large amount of money’. This compared with 37 per cent who picked: ‘Nigel Farage was just scaremongering - compared to the total cost of the NHS this is a drop in the ocean’, and 11 per cent did not know. Interestingly, the respondents did not appear to particularly favour Ukip, saying on average that Mr Farage was only the fourth best-performing leader last Thursday, with Nicola Sturgeon in the lead, followed by David Cameron and Ed Miliband. It later emerged that Mr Farage’s figures were a bit out – there are 6,000 diagnoses of HIV every year according to Public Health England. Diane James, an MEP and the party’s justice and home affairs spokesman, insisted yesterday that Ukip would go on if Farage lost . Just over half (54 per cent) are foreign born, but most of them are thought to have been infected whilst living in the UK. The cost of anti-retroviral drugs per year gas been put at up to £16,000 depending on the stage of infection. The Ukip leader, speaking on the campaign trail yesterday defended his remarks saying he wanted people to ‘think and understand why their grandmother who is 85 finds it very difficult to get drugs for breast cancer but anybody can get on a plane from anywhere in the world, be HIV

Summary: Nigel Farage caused controversy at the televised leaders' debate last week . He attacked high cost of giving anti-retroviral drugs to non-British sufferers . Ukip leader insisted he had 'overwhelming support' of public for comment . Claimed 60% of 7,000 cases a year 'come into UK from anywhere in world'


German legend Franz Beckenbauer has accused Bayern Munich stars of playing as if they had taken 'sleeping pills' in their midweek defeat by Porto. The Bundesliga champions conceded twice in the opening 10minutes before losing 3-1 to the Portuguese in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday. Der Kaiser may be a brand ambassador for the club but he couldn't hide his feelings after the game, when he criticised defender Dante for playing as if he were wearing 'ski boots' before turning on the entire team. Franz Beckenbauer was speaking in New York as part of Bayern Munich's media agreement with MSN . New York Cosmos legends Beckenbauer and Pele pose together after launching the team's spring season . Ricardo Quaresma scored the opening goal from the spot in Porto's 3-1 defeat of the Germans . Beckenbauer accused Brazilian defender Dante (left) of playing as if he were wearing 'ski boots' Speaking to reporters in New York to mark the club's new media agreement with MSN, Beckenbauer said: 'It was one of those days, all the players didn't show their real performance. 'After 10 minutes you are 2-0 down in the quarter-final in the Champions League, so many mistakes. I never saw this before. I thought they took sleeping pills! Porto were much faster, real power. It made me angry. Quaresma celebrates with Porto team-mates after netting his second goal inside the first 10minutes . Bayern Munich head coach Pep Guardiola goes crazy at his team's performance . Bayern players trudge off after defeat knowing they will have to vastly improve to reach the semi-finals . 'If they played like that again, no chance [they can go through]. But they can win 2-0 or go to extra-time. They have a chance. Last year we had the same problem, playing excellent in the Bundesliga and then we had two bad days and were out of the competition.' The 69-year-old did attempt to play down his comments over Dante's performance, he said: 'At half-time, I have to give a comment and that was my reaction. And I'm sorry to give him the ski boots... but he's Brazilian, and Brazilian to me means for me, technique and Pele and... Brazil. But not this.' 'If you want to win the Champions League you need a strong league with a lot of players. Internationally, Bayern Munich belongs to the top teams but to win the Champions League… you saw the game probably two days ago, we are far, far away. With this performance, you don't win anything,' he added.

Summary: Bayern lost 3-1 to Porto in their Champions League quarter-final first leg . Franz Beckbauer criticised the team for playing as if on 'sleeping pills' Germany legend also said Dante looked like he was wearing 'ski boots'


David Cameron has called on people to 'feel proud to say this is a Christian country', in his annual Easter message. As the election campaign slowed to mark the Easter weekend, the Prime Minister hailed the work of the Church and condemned the persecution of Christians following the massacre in Kenya. Mr Cameron's praise for the Church comes after he criticised bishops for a controversial election letter calling for a 'fresh moral vision of the kind of country we want to be' which was widely seen as an attack on the Coalition's welfare cuts. Scroll down for video . David Cameron feeds orphaned lambs on Dean Lane farm near the village of Chadlington in the Cotswolds . Mr Cameron took a break from the campaign trail to visit the orphaned lambs in the nearby farm in his constituency . Mr Cameron was taken t visit the lambs with farmer Julian Tustian at Dean Lane farm just outside the village of Chadlington . The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby, has condemned certain welfare reforms as part of a series of interventions by church leaders raising concerns about the shape of the economy. In his video message the Prime Minister, who has defended the right of the Church to intervene in political debate, said Easter was ' time to reflect on the part that Christianity plays in our national life'. 'The Church is not just a collection of beautiful old buildings; it is a living, active force doing great works across our country,' he said. 'When people are homeless, the Church is there with hot meals and shelter. When people are addicted or in debt; when people are suffering, or grieving - the Church is there.' 'Across Britain, Christians don't just talk about 'loving thy neighbour', they live it out ... in faith schools, in prisons, in community groups. 'And it's for all these reasons that we should feel proud to say: this is a Christian country. 'Yes, we are a nation that embraces, welcomes and accepts all faiths and none but we are still a Christian country.' Prime Minister David Cameron said Easter was 'time to reflect on the part that Christianity plays' in the UK . The PM, whose severely disabled son Ivan died in 2009, said that he knew ' from the most difficult times in my own life, that the kindness of the church can be a huge comfort'. The slaughter at Garissa University College in Kenya, where al Qaida-affiliated al-Shabab gunmen specifically sought out and killed Christian students, has been condemned by the Pope and other leaders as they mark Easter. 'We have a duty to speak out about the persecution of Christians around the world too,' Mr Cameron said. 'It is truly shocking to know that in 2015, there are still Christians being threatened, tortured - even killed - because of their faith... 'I n the coming months, we must continue to speak as one voice for freedom of belief. 'So this Easter, we should keep in our thoughts all those Christians facing persecution abroad

Summary: Prime Minister hailed charity work of the Church across the country . He also condemned persecution of Christians following massacre in Kenya . Mr Cameron's praise for the Church comes after bishops attacked Coaltion .


Enter the term 'CEO' into Google images and you'll be presented with a grid of smiling men in suits, most of them stock images, with a few snaps of Steve Jobs thrown in. Scroll down and you'll eventually find your first female face: none other than Barbie, 'CEO Barbie' to be precise, a doll which first appeared in the Eighties, dressed in a miniskirt and clutching a briefcase. The image of Barbie is the 96th result on the page, and ironically comes from a 2005 spoof article courtesy of The Onion that jokingly states 'women don't run companies'. Spot the stereotype! Barbie is the 96th image to come up on Google Images when you enter the search term 'CEO', after rows and rows of grinning suit-clad men . Several high-powered women, including women's right campaigner Chelsea Clinton, have re-tweeted the results of the search, which is being seen by many as a sad reflection on the general state of women in the workplace. Google, like other search engines, generates images based on a knot of complex algorithms related to file names and key words. The more 'popular' and relevant an image is, the higher up the ranks it will move. After Barbie, the next female - and the first human one - you'll find upon searching Google Images for 'CEO' doesn't pop up until several lines more of men, and is Jessica Herrin, CEO of a jewellery company called Stella & Dot. Incidentally, a new study from the University of Washington recently found that results like these are indeed contributing to gender bias, and perpetuating outdated views on women in the workplace. Shining example? The image (pictured) is of 'CEO Barbie', a doll which first appeared in the 80s, dressed in a miniskirt and clutching a briefcase . Noted: Chelsea Clinton was one of the many high-powered women to retweet the results of the search . The study concluded: 'Manipulated image search results could determine, on average, seven per cent of a study participant’s subsequent opinion about how many men and women work in a particular field.' Earlier this year, it was determined by the Professional Boards Forum’s BoardWatch that for the first time ever, the proportion of women on FTSE 500 boards in the UK had reached 20 per cent. Of the images returned by Google from a 'CEO' search, only 11 per cent were of women. And unlike most scenarios concerning gender inequality, nothing is to blame here but a set of internet algorithms. Funny side: One Twitter user deemed the phenomenon 'hilarious' In a nutshell: The Atlantic pointed out that Google Images' definition of a CEO was 'mostly white guys and Barbie' Misrepresentation: Others hinted that the results were woefully out-of-date .

Summary: Barbie is the 96th image to come up when the term 'CEO' is searched . Most of the images depict suit-clad men . New study found that results like these perpetuate gender bias .


It’s no secret that almost all dogs love water, but very few are making waves like these two border collies. One-year-old Anna and six-year-old Indi have been thrilling crowds at surfing competitions for dogs after taking to the sport like a duck to water. With the help of their owner, Zane Jones, the four-legged surfers use their low centre of gravity to keep them stable while hanging ten off the coast of Queensland, Australia. Anna and Indi, owned by 32-year-old Zane Jones, have been surfing since they were about 10 weeks old . Zane, a 32-year-old search and rescue crewman, said: ‘I have been surfing for around 16 years, but when we got Indi, I suddenly had a new riding partner. ‘She would perch on the front of the board and as we caught the waves occasionally lifting one paw up as if she was hanging five, which is Indi's famous trade mark. ‘Anna was exactly the same, they both loved the water from the very first day we took them to the beach.’ Zane and his partner, Caitlin Ollier, 26, have owned the dogs, who both began surfing when they were just 10 weeks old, since they were puppies. Indi, who won a runners-up medal at a competition, has been trained to lift her paw to 'hang five' The dogs use their low centre of gravity to keep them stable while surfing in Queensland, Australia . The dogs haven’t won a competition yet, but their owners are hoping they can top their best result to date – a runners-up medal for Indi and the Noosa Festival of Surfing. Zane said: ‘Both girls are naturals when it comes to balance and knowing where to stand on the board. ‘When I take Indi and Anna out on the waves at our local surfing spot we always draw a big crowd of people who watch from the board walk or the beach. ‘We even get stopped when we go for walks as people are starting to recognise the girls. ‘Hopefully we can improve our competition performance in the future, but the girls are getting better every day.'

Summary: Anna and Indi have been surfing since they were about 10 weeks old . Their best result to date is a runners-up medal won by Indi . Indi has been trained to lift her paw to 'hang five' while surfing .


Fabio Borini may not have had much success climbing up the pecking order in the Liverpool attack but the Italian striker had no problems scaling the heights at Delamere Forest Park on Tuesday. The former Swansea striker made the most of the warm weather as he spent the day at adventure park Go Ape at the Cheshire forest. Borini appeared as a second-half substitute in Liverpool's 2-0 win against Newcastle at Anfield on Monday as clearly still had plenty of energy left as he was pictured taking part in a climbing exercise. Fabio Borini enjoys a day out at Go Ape in Delamere Forest Park on Tuesday . The Liverpool strike poses with friends at the adventure park in Cheshire as he enjoyed a day off . Fabio Borini came on as a second-half substitute during Liverpool's 2-0 win against Newcastle on Monday . The former Sunderland loanee took to social media to share pictures of his day out with his pals writing on Instagram: 'Sunny day off in Delamere forest! "Go Ape"!! It's good having friends around!' Borini has only netted once in 17 appearances for the Reds this season as he has struggled to establish himself in the team following his loan spell in the North-East last season. Liverpool's win on Monday moved Brendan Rodgers' side up to fifth, just four points behind Manchester City in the race for the top four.

Summary: Fabio Borini visited Go Ape adventure park in Delamere Forest on Tuesay . The Liverpool striker shared Instagram pictures from his day out . Borini came on as a substitute for Liverpool against Newcastle on Monday .


Burglars gutted a family home in what police have described as the worst case of 'mindless destruction' they have ever witnessed. The intruders broke into a home in Hatfield Peverel, Essex, flooded the kitchen, dumped the TV in a bath filled with water and slashed sofas and chairs in a wanton wrecking spree. They stole jewellery including a wedding ring and watches, a computer, laptop and tablet from the house and left thousands of pounds in damage. These photos show the scenes left by mindless burglars after they ransacked a home - leaving the owners with thousands of pounds worth of damage . The intruders broke into home in Hatfield Peverel, Essex, flooded the kitchen, dumped the TV in a bath filled with water and slashed sofas and chairs in a wanton wrecking spree . The group even stopped for some toast - leaving bread and lumps of butter out on the sideboard . There seems to be no method to the ransacking of the property, with cupboards open at random and emptied on to the floor . The group even stopped for some toast - leaving bread and butter out on the sideboard. The victim, who asked not to be named, said: 'There has been a tremendous amount of damage done to our home. 'It has been quite unsettling since it happened and I have felt uneasy thinking about it. 'Our home has been ransacked without a second thought, it looks like they have just gone mad inside our house, intent on causing as much destruction as possible. The victim, who did not want to be named, said: 'Our home has been ransacked without a second thought, it looks like they have just gone mad inside our house, intent on causing as much destruction as possible' Detective Constable Nick Campbell said: 'I have been to many burglary crime scenes over the years, but this incident stands out as one of the worst examples of mindless destruction that I have seen during my career' The vandals also ripped into leather seats, leaving the stuffing exposed, for apparently no reason . 'A lot of my jewellery has been stolen, some of which had been passed down to me and has great sentimental value. 'I would ask that if anyone knows who has done this, please tell the police.' Detective Constable Nick Campbell said: 'I have been to many burglary crime scenes over the years, but this incident stands out as one of the worst examples of mindless destruction that I have seen during my career. 'They have caused catastrophic damage to this family home which will take time and money to put right. 'I am intent on catching those responsible for this burglary before they strike again.'

Summary: Intruders broke into home in Hatfield Peverel, Essex, and flooded kitchen . They dumped the TV in bath filled with water and slashed sofas and chairs during the wanton wrecking spree - before stopping for bread and butter . Took jewellery, including a wedding ring, and a computer, laptop and tablet .


France's biggest handball star Nikola Karabatic will stand trial for fraud over his suspected involvement in an illegal betting case. Karabatic, a multiple world and Olympic gold medalist, and his younger brother Luka were among a group of players banned by the French league two years ago for betting on the result of a match in which their Montpellier club, which had already secured the title, lost to a struggling team. Karabatic's lawyer Michael Corbier told Sportsmail on Wednesday the trial will likely take place within months. French handball star Nikola Karabatic has been accused of match fixing along with 15 others . Former Montpellier ace competes for France in Handball World Cup match against Iceland in January . 'We would have preferred the charges to be thrown out, but we'll aim for a not-guilty verdict,' said Corbier. 'In theory he is facing five years in prison and a fine, but even a suspended sentence of just half an hour in jail would be too much.' Karabatic, who was briefly detained when the case emerged, now plays for Barcelona in the Spanish league. Karabatic leaves the Montpellier's courtroom after attending his appeal in October 2012 . Other former or current Montpellier players including Mladen Bojinovic, Samuel Honrubia, Dragan Gagic, Primoz Prost, Issam Tej and Mickael Robin will also be tried. Karabatic has denied placing bets on the match that Montpellier lost 31-28 to Cesson-Rennes. Betting authority Francaise de Jeux reported an unusually high increase in betting at halftime in the match, raising suspicions and triggering a police investigation. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Nikola Karabatic was among group of players banned after betting on a Montpellier club match two years ago . Former Olympic champion will plead not guilty at trial in next few months . France's biggest handball star now plays for Barcelona in Spanish league .


Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic are on another collision course in Miami after the Serbian beat David Ferrer to reach the semi-finals of the Miami Open. With Murray set to face Tomas Berdych in his semi-final, the man who beat him to the Australian Open and then again in the semis of Indian Wells secured his own last-four spot with a 7-5 7-5 success. Ferrer made a fast start taking the opening three matches as he dominated the world number one, but he was unable to keep the pace and was eventually hunted down on his 33rd birthday. Novak Djokovic celebrates reaching the Miami Open semi-finals after his 7-5, 7-5 success over David Ferrer . The world No 1 is likely to face Briton Andy Murray in the Miami final should he beat John Isner . Ferrer dominated the quarter-final early on but was unable to sustain the pace against the world No 1 . Djokovic and birthday boy Ferrer embrace at the conclusion of their match in Miami . 'I wasn't feeling the ball that great at the beginning, but I knew that I'm going to have my chances if I stayed committed, if I kept on working,' Djokovic - looking an unbreakable force this season - said on the tournament's official website. 'But I had to earn my points. I had to fight for everything that I got tonight on the court, because he wasn't going to give it to me. I knew that coming onto the court. 'I knew that he's a great competitor, that he grinds a lot, runs, and makes you play always an extra shot. That's why he's been top-10 player for so many years and he's tough to beat.' John Isner is up next for Djokovic after the American made it back-to-back wins over top-10 opponents. Hot on the heels of Tuesday's gruelling three-set triumph over Milos Raonic, the world number 24 had a more straight forward evening against fourth seed Kei Nishikori, winning 6-4 6-3. Japanese star Nishikori paid tribute to his opponent afterwards, telling the ATP Tour website: 'I think he play really well today. The sun sets over the Crandon Park Tennis Center in Key Biscayne, Miami as Djokovic and Ferrer play . Spectators at the quarter-final match were treated to a spectacular sunset as the players fought it out . John Isner celebrates after defeating Kei Nishikori 6-4, 6-3 in his quarter-final and will play Djokovic next . American Isner makes a return on his way to victory during the quarter-final tussle in Miami . Nishikori struggled to cope with Isner's serve and admitted he 'couldn't really stop him' 'On the serve, I didn't have any chance. Also, his forehand and backhand - he hit some winners from the back of the baseline. I couldn't really stop him today. I don't think I really played bad. Maybe I could do a little better with everything, but I think he played well today.' Serena Williams and Carla Suarez Navarro will contest the women's final after they both came through their semis on

Summary: Novak Djokovic defeated David Ferrer 7-5, 7-5 to reach Miami Open semis . Briton Andy Murray to meet Tomas Berdych in other semi-final match . Djokovic has beaten Murray in Australian Open final and at Indian Wells . World No 1 now faces John Isner, who beat Kei Nishikori 6-4, 6-3 . Serena Williams and Carla Suarez Navarro will contest women's final . World No 1 Williams beat Simona Halep to 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 . Navarro comfortably defeated Andrea Petkovic 6-3, 6-3 .


A courtroom was thrown into chaos after a judge found a Chicago detective not guilty of involuntary manslaughter after he shot an unarmed woman in the back of the head. Cook County Judge Dennis Porter, cleared 46-year-old Officer Dante Servin in the March 2012 shooting death of Rekia Boyd, 22. Moments before he announced the verdict on Monday, he asked loved ones who might be prone to outbursts to leave the courtroom, fearing there would be an emotionally-charged response . The victim's brother Martinez Sutton then screamed: 'You want me to be quiet? This m***** f***** killed my sister!' Not guilty: Cook County Judge Dennis Porter, cleared 46-year-old Officer Dante Servin (left) who shot Rekia Boyd, 22, (right) dead in Chicago in March 2012 . She was gunned down on March 21 as she stood with friends outside a property in Chicago's Lawndale neighbourhood. According to James Montgomery the family's lawyer, Servin pulled up to the group in an unmarked vehicle and told them to 'shut up'. Boyd was standing with her friend Antonio Cross, who reached into his waistband, pretending he had a gun, and charged at Servin, the court heard. She died after one of the five bullets from Servin's unregistered Glock handgun pierced the left side of her head. Servin has maintained he fired only because he felt threatened when he confronted a group at a park about the noise they were making. According to The Chicago Sun Times, Porter said in his ruling: 'Illinois courts have consistently held that when the defendant intends to fire a gun, points it in the general direction of his or her intended victim, and shoots, such conduct is not merely reckless and does not warrant an involuntary-manslaughter instruction, regardless of the defendant's assertion that he or she did not intend to kill anyone. He added: 'The absence of any evidence of reckless conduct renders it unnecessary for this court to consider whether the defendant was justified in his actions.' Porter also cleared Servin, who was off-duty, of reckless discharge of a firearm and reckless conduct. The cop told reporters when he left the courtroom that justice had been served. He said: 'I always maintained it was an accident what occurred to Miss Boyd. 'Miss Boyd and her family, they have my deepest sympathies. Chaos: The judge told loved ones to leave the court before the not gulity verdict was read out - fearing a spate of outbursts. Outside the court Servin (pictured) told reporters at the end of the hearing he has always believed the shooting was an accident . Disgusted: Boyd's supporters (pictured outside court) maintain that she was murdered and insisted the case is 'not over' 'Any reasonable person, any police officer especially would have reacted in the exact same manner that I reacted, and I’m glad to be alive. I saved my life that night. I’m glad that I’m not a police death statistic.' Outside the courtroom Boyd's supporters accused the judge of not having a heart, with one person adding: 'It ain’t over. We all know it’s murder.'

Summary: Dante Servin, 46, was found not guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Rekia Boyd, 22, in March 2012 . Shot her in the back of the head as she stood outside a party with friends . Judge Dennis Porter asked her supporters to leave the courtroom . He feared there would be outbursts after the verdict was read out . The victim's brother Martinez Sutton then screamed: 'You want me to be quiet? This m***** f***** killed my sister!'


John Hinckley Jr. has found love. Hinckley, who still spends half of his days institutionalized after being found not guilty by reason of insanity for shooting President Ronald Reagan back in 1981, is said to have met the woman at a National Association for the Mentally Ill meeting. This was revealed by his brother Scott during a hearing to determine if Hinckley should be able to permanently live outside St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington and instead with his mother, where he has resided 17 days out of the month since December 2013. Scroll down for video . John Hinckley Jr. (above) has been dating a woman he met at a National Association for the Mentally Ill meeting . This was revealed by his brother Scott (above) during a hearing to determine if he should be released from the institution he has been at since shooting President Reagan . Hinckley currently splits his time between St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington and his mother's home in Williamsburg, Virginia (above) Scott went on to describe his brother and his new girlfriend as 'somewhat compatible,' though he admitted he had not met the woman. Hinckley's mother Joan has been introduced to her son's girlfriend reports NBC News. Hinckley shot Reagan and three others, including White House press secretary James Brady, in a bid to impress actress Jodie Foster, with whom he was obsessed. Testimony is expected to wrap up next week to determine if he can move in permanently with his mother, but it could be months before US District Judge Paul Friedman renders a decision. Prosecutor Colleen Kennedy has argued that the provisions suggested for expanded release were inadequate for a would-be presidential assassin. Hinckley also has written to killers Ted Bundy and Charles Manson, and in January he deceived doctors about where he was going when he was away from St. Elizabeths, she said. 'Now is not the time to loosen the reins of the hospital,' she said. Hinckley's mother Joan (above) has been introduced to her son's girlfriend . Hinckley (left) shot Reagan and three others, including White House press secretary James Brady, in a bid to impress actress Jodie Foster in 1981 (right) Initial testimony centered on whether Hinckley's family could bear the financial cost of supporting him and his care. Prosecutors put the cost at $5,000 to $10,000 a month, and said the family would run out of money in one or two years. But his siblings, who both live in Dallas, said the value of their mother's retirement fund and home totaled about $500,000, and vowed to support him financially. During a 2011 hearing, prosecutors argued Hinckley repeatedly engaged in deception when away from the hospital. Secret Service agents saw him browsing books on Reagan and on other presidential assassins in 2011 instead of going to a movie, as he had told doctors he would. Brady died in August at age 73, and a coroner determined the death was attributable to the shooting. Prosecutors declined to press charges.

Summary: John Hinckley Jr. has been dating a woman he met at a National Association for the Mentally Ill meeting . This was revealed during a hearing to determine if he should be released from the institution he has been at since shooting President Reagan . Hinckley currently splits his time between St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington and his mother's home in Williamsburg, Virginia .


It’s time to find out who really has the best taste as The Block’s four apartments are now on the market with the auctions pencilled in for April 28. Before then the apartments will be open to the public on April 11-12, with thousands of people expected to turn up for a look. Teams will be hoping to do better than The Block Glasshouse duos, including Darren and Dea who pocketed just $10,000 for months of hard work and time away from their family. Scroll down for video . When it goes under the hammer next month Ayden and Jess hope that their efforts will be rewarded . Ayden and Jess's work has been given good reviews over the course of the series . Ayden and Jess will be hoping that home owners will be plumping for them . Ayden and Jess in apartment 3 are going with Adam Joske of Gary Peer & Associates, with Stuart Benson as auctioneer . Darren and Dea returned for The Block Triple Threat and face off against Charlotte and Josh, Tim and Anastasia, and Ayden and Jess. Contestants keep any money made over their reserves and the team that makes the most receives a $100,000 bonus. Agents have started the hunt for the buyers of the renovated three-bedroom properties in trendy South Yarra. Teams will be hoping to do better than The Block Glasshouse duos, including Darren and Dea . Dea and Darren, at 4/27 Darling Street, have chosen Jellis Craig's Andrew McCann and auctioneer Damien Cooley . Darren and Dea will be hoping that they've created something that potential buyers will like . It's been a tough few weeks for Darren and Dea but the finished result has lived up to all their expectations . Viewers are still catching up, with current episodes focusing on kitchens - the only major room left to make-over. The internal stairs and terraces are all that is then left to complete. The Domain reports that Hockingstuart agent Mark Konishi has been tasked with the sale of Josh and Charlotte's apartment, 1/27 Darling Street, with auctioneer David Wood preparing to powder his nose for the televised auction finale. Dea and Darren, at 4/27 Darling Street, have chosen Jellis Craig's Andrew McCann and auctioneer Damien Cooley. Josh and Charlotte have put plenty of work into their apartment at 1/27 Darling Street . Hockingstuart agent Mark Konishi will be selling Josh and Charlotte's apartment at 1/27 Darling Street . A beautiful wine cellar is just one stand out feature of Josh and Charlotte's apartment . Tim and Anastasia, in apartment 2 are pairing with Biggin & Scott's Russell Cambridge, who looked after the Jolly's Glasshouse apartment, and Ayden and Jess in apartment 3 are going with Adam Joske of Gary Peer & Associates, with Stuart Benson as auctioneer. Buyers advocates have already taken some potential buyers through the apartments. If previous years are anything to go by, up to 40,000 Block fans are expected to line up to be the first to walk through the four reality show homes. A clean

Summary: The Block’s four apartments are now on the market with the auctions pencilled in for April 28 . Apartments will be open to the public on April 11-12, with thousands of people expected to turn up for a look . Contestants keep any money made over their reserves and the team that makes the most receives a $100,000 bonus . Agents have started the hunt for the buyers of the renovated three-bedroom properties in trendy South Yarra .


She is one of the world's most iconic models and 50 years after first being discovered, Twiggy is still a timeless beauty. Want proof? Just cast your eyes upon the 65-year-old's new M&S campaign, which shows her modelling her summer collection for the high street giant. Twiggy promises that her latest collection, which will be available on May 14, will instantly update your summer wardrobe with its chic colour palette, gorgeous prints and great silhouettes. Scroll down for video . Supermodel Twiggy, 65, shows off her age-defying looks as she models her new summer range for M&S . Twiggy has long been working for the high street store - and has seemingly taken inspiration from the 70s trends seen on the catwalks this season. Her new designs include a chic denim jacket, floral and feminine print dress and leopard-print trousers. Whilst she looks flawless in the new shoot, the fashion stalwart has admitted that while she has never had cosmetic surgery, she hasn't entirely ruled it out. She told Woman Fashion magazine: 'I haven't had any cosmetic surgery – yet. I'm not saying I never would, but at the moment, I don't feel I need to. However, the model added: 'But I am totally against Botox. Firstly, it's poisonous – I don't want botulism in my body thank you very much. Secondly, we don't know the long-term effects. Doctors say it disappears in the body, but where? And I don't like what it does to people's faces.' Twiggy has long been working for the high street giant - and has taken inspiration from the 70s trends seen on the catwalks this season . Her new designs include a chic jumpsuits, fun prints and on-trend sandals perfect for the summer season . Twiggy, who is married to actor Leigh Lawson, 69, takes a relaxed approach to ageing and seems at peace with her advancing years. 'There's nothing you can do about getting older. You've just got to accept it,' she said. 'It's no good locking yourself away in a room and crying on your birthday.' Twiggy's short cropped haircut helped propel her to stardom in the swinging Sixties, but nearly 50 years later, she is embracing her longer locks and will not be pressured into cutting them short. Twiggy - real name Lesley Hornby - has rubbished the beauty rule which says that as a women gets older, her hair should get shorter. She has blonde hair that falls well past her shoulders and is the face of L'Oreal hair products. Now and then: Twiggy's short cropped haircut helped propel her to stardom in the swinging Sixties, but nearly 50 years later, she is embracing her longer locks and will not be pressured into cutting them short . Loved up: Twiggy has been married to actor Leigh Lawson since 1988 and the pair attended the premiere of Far From The Madding Crowd in London on Wednesday .

Summary: Twiggy has unveiled her colourful summer range for high street giant . Shows off her timeless looks and sense of style in shoot . Admits that she wouldn't rule out cosmetic surgery .


Marco Rubio has claimed people are 'born with a sexual preference' while insisting state legislators should decide whether or not to allow gay marriage. The presidential candidate spoke to CBS's Face the Nation after admitting in an interview he would attend the same-sex wedding of a family member or staffer - even if he didn't agree with the decision. The Florida Senator told Bob Schieffer that he wasn't against gay marriage, but believes the 'definition of the institution of marriage should be between one man and one woman'. Scroll down for video . Marco Rubio told Face The Nation he believes people are born with a sexual preference, but insisted same-sex marriage should not be a constitutional right . He added: 'States have always regulated marriage. And if a state wants to have a different definition, you should petition the state legislature and have a political debate. 'I don't think courts should be making that decision. 'I don't believe same-sex marriage is a Constitutional right,' Rubio continued. 'I also don't believe that your sexual preferences are a choice for the vast and enormous majority of people. 'In fact...I believe that sexual preference is something that people are born with.' Last week, during an interview with Fusion magazine, he said if someone he 'cared' for was involved in a same-sex union he would 'of course attend'. He added: I'm not going to hurt them simply because I disagree with a choice they've made or because I disagree with a decision they've made, or whatever it may be. 'Ultimately, if someone that you care for and is part of your family has decided to move in one direction or another or feels that way because of who they love, you respect that because you love them.' Rubio also noted that, as a Catholic, he believes divorce is wrong, but he wouldn't stop loving someone if they were divorced. The Miami politician announced he is running for president last week. Donors have said their candidate has already received monetary commitments in excess of the $40 million he will likely need to battle through a presidential primary season that will feature a crowd of seasoned Republican candidates with strong financial backing. Last week the Florida Senator admitted he would attend the gay wedding of someone he 'cared' for, even if he didn't agree with what they were doing .

Summary: Senator told Face the Nation same-sex marriage isn't a Constitutional right . Added that it should be left up to the states to decide whether to allow it . Comments came after sparking debate following an interview with Fusion . Said he doesn't agree with gay marriage, but would attend a same-sex union if it was somebody he 'cared' for .


Claudia Martin, 33, has been convicted of suffocating her newborn baby daughter . A mother-of-five has been convicted of killing her newborn baby girl by filling her mouth with toilet paper and hiding her body in a suitcase. Claudia Martins gave birth alone at her sister's flat having kept her pregnancy secret from her family and friends. Paramedics were called after the 33-year-old, a Portuguese national, was found sitting in the bath with 'a lot of blood' and she was taken to hospital. Earlier she had killed the infant by stuffing toilet paper down its throat. She then wrapped the baby girl in towels and a plastic bag and hid the body in a suitcase - where it lay undiscovered for three days. Martins was acquitted by a jury of a single charge of murder but convicted of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility. During her trial at Bristol Crown Court the jury was told she gave birth alone at her sister's flat in Knowle, Bristol on September 12 last year. Adam Vaitilingam QC, prosecuting, said: 'She told no-one of her pregnancy and gave birth in as secretive a way as she could, for someone living in a crowded flat, and kept the fact of that birth secret from all those around her and closest to her, including her sister. 'She placed the body of the baby in a suitcase, hidden from anyone. 'No doubt, we suggest she intended to dispose of it but was prevented from doing so by the arrival of the paramedics, who took her off to hospital.' Two days later, her sister Vilma raised the alarm after noticing a smell coming from a suitcase in the defendant's bedroom. Police were called to the flat and discovered the body of a newborn baby inside Martins' small, black suitcase, on September 15. Martins, described as having an extremely low IQ, was arrested and admitted she had given birth but said the baby was stillborn. A post-mortem examination found a wad of toilet paper inside the baby's mouth, which experts claim was 'deliberately inserted'. The jury heard Martins is originally from Mozambique in Africa but moved to Portugal before settling in Bristol in 2011, living in a two-bedroom flat with her sister Vilma Marshall, Ms Marshall's partner, and five children. Giving evidence, Martins told the court: 'I did not kill my daughter. I did not put tissue paper in her throat. I didn't kill her. No, I did not kill my daughter.' Mr Justice Teare remanded Martins, of Marshall Walk, Knowle, Bristol into custody to await the preparation of reports. She will be sentenced at a later date. Detective Inspector Neil Meade, of Avon and Somerset Police, said: 'The death of a baby is always a tragedy but the unique circumstances make this a particularly emotive case for everyone involved. 'We carried out a sensitive and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances of the baby girl's death and obtained statements from medical experts specialising in this field. 'We've also worked closely with the Crown Prosecution Service from the outset. The jury has

Summary: Claudia Martins convicted of the manslaughter of her newborn baby girl . The 33-year-old killed the infant by filling its mouth with toilet paper . She stuffed baby's body in a suitcase where it was found three days later . The mother-of-five had hidden the pregnancy from friends and family .


A man has accidentally captured a bizarre clash between a kangaroo and a pair of domestic dogs that lasted for over nine hours. Melbourne-based Jon Czerniecki positioned trail cameras to spot deer on his grandparents' farm near Wangaratta, northeast Victoria, over the Easter long weekend. When he checked the nine hours of footage, Mr Czerniecki stumbled upon the upsetting spectacle, which shows the canines ganging up on the injured marsupial as it lies on its back. Mr Czerniecki has since contacted the local council and Parks Victoria in hopes of notifying the owners of the dogs about what they had done, but he claims they're unwilling to help. The disturbing nine hour vision shows the two canines ganging up on the injured marsupial as it lies on its back . Mr Czerniecki told Daily Mail Australia he had never spotted anything like it in eight months of using the trail cameras. 'I've seen plenty of animals but never any dogs. It's clear the kangaroo had a broken leg, and the dogs were just torturing it for such a long span of time.' He said he has contacted Parks Victoria and the local council in hopes of tracking down the owners of the dogs. 'They weren't having a bar of it because it happened on a private property. I figure it can't be that hard to track down the owners in that area,' he said. 'I think they should be told what the dogs were up to, but it's clear the authorities aren't going to help.' Jon Czerniecki serendipitously captured the encounter after setting up trail cameras to spot deer on his grandparents' farm . Wildlife specialist Tim Faulkner said the kangaroo should have been able to escape the dogs and must have been 'suffering immensely' Wild dogs such as dingos are known to only attack kangaroos out of necessity, but the domestic origin of the dogs challenges this stereotype. Wildlife specialist Tim Faulkner from the Australian Reptile Park told 9 News he was disturbed by the video. 'I can't fathom that, he should be able to get away. No one likes to see animals suffer. We rationalise that by saying 'predators need to eat prey',' he said. 'What we're seeing there is immense suffering.' Mr Czerniecki (pictured) has contacted the local council and Parks Victoria in hopes of notifying the owners of the dogs about what they had done, but he claims they're unwilling to help . Wild dogs such as dingos are known to only attack kangaroos out of necessity, but the domestic origin of the dogs challenges this stereotype .

Summary: Jon Czerniecki positioned trail cameras on a farm in northeast Victoria . The disturbing vision shows the two dogs 'torturing' the injured kangaroo . He has since contacted the local council in hopes of locating the owners . Experts say the vision challenges stereotypes of dogs and kangaroos .