Eleven football fans have had their death sentences upheld after a retrial over a stadium riot in Egypt which left 74 people dead. The riot erupted in February 2012 when supporters of home team Al-Masry - from the canal city of Port Said - and Cairo's Al-Ahly clashed after an Egyptian league match between the two clubs. An appeals court ordered the retrial of 73 defendants last year after rejecting a lower court's verdict, which sentenced 21 people to death. Scroll down for video . Eleven football fans have had their death sentences upheld after a retrial over a stadium riot (pictured) in Egypt which left 74 people dead . The riot (pictured) erupted in February 2012 when supporters of home team Al-Masry - from the canal city of Port Said - and Cairo's Al-Ahly clashed after an Egyptian league match . The clashes in the Port Said stadium (pictured) sparked days of violent protests in Cairo, which led to another 16 deaths . Eleven of the fans were again sentenced to death today, with their verdicts referred to Egypt's supreme court, the Grand Mufti. The court will make a final decision on their fates, as well as those of the other defendants, on May 30. The 73 defendants include nine police officers and three officials from Al-Masry club, while the rest were fans of the team. Two of those sentenced to death are on the run. None of the families of the victims or of the defendants attended today's court session, which was held in Cairo for security reasons. The clashes in the Port Said stadium sparked days of violent protests in Cairo, in which another 16 people were killed in fighting with security forces. The football riots (pictured) were the deadliest ever seen in Egypt, where football fans regularly clash with rival supporters and security forces . An appeals court ordered the retrial of 73 defendants last year after rejecting a lower court's verdict, which sentenced 21 people to death over the riots (pictured) Egyptian policemen stand guard as families place portraits of those who died during a football match between Egyptian teams Al-Ahly and Al-Masri in 2012 . A year later, dozens of people also died in the canal city during riots which started after the lower court handed down the 21 original death sentences. The football riots were the deadliest ever seen in Egypt, where football fans regularly clash with rival supporters and security forces. The authorities reacted by imposing a ban on fans attending matches and held games behind closed doors. This year at least 22 people died in a stampede after police fired tear gas at fans trying to force their way into a stadium in Cairo, leading the authorities to suspend the Egyptian league. Television footage showed crowds of supporters squeezed inside a narrow metal enclosure, jostling to enter the stadium when the stampede began as police fired tear gas. The police blame the unrest on Islamists. Sixteen suspects accused of clashing with police on that day have been arrested and will face trial. Egypt's

Summary: Eleven Egyptian football fans face the death penalty over a riot in 2012 . Clashes after a match in Port Said left 74 dead and sparked more protests . Appeals courts last year ordered retrial after 21 fans given death sentence . Two of the 11 supporters given the death penalty today are still on the run .


Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is adamant his side can cope without injured trio Luka Modric, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema when they face city rivals Atletico on Wednesday night. The two teams come head-to-head in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Santiago Bernabeu with the scoreline goalless following the first encounter on April 14. Real boss Carlo Ancelotti could start Isco, Jese and Javier Hernandez in the absence of key triumverate Modric, Bale and Benzema - something that doesn't faze the Italian. Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has hailed his players as the best in the world ahead of their next game . Ancelotti watches his players during the training session ahead of the crucial Champions League tie . Real Madrid full-back Fabio Coentrao (right) and Lucas Silva tussle for possession in a training session . Sergio Ramos (right) comes in with a strong challenge on Jese during Real Madrid's training session . (Left to right:) Daniel Carvajal, Marcelo Vieira and Sami Khedira train ahead of the game with Atletico Madrid . Cristiano Ronaldo (left) and Silva (right) are put through their paces in training ahead of their next game . Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas warms up during the training session ahead of the Atletico game . Ancelotti is adamant side can cope without injured trio Luka Modric, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema . Spain international Isco has featured heavily for the Spanish giants this season in a predominately attacking role but Ancelotti is confident that Real's No 23 could sit in front of the defence just like Modric usually does. 'We are missing some important players but it's impossible for us to be more motivated than we are. We have to live with injuries. We did it in the past and it will not hurt our confidence,' Ancelotti said at a press conference. Real Madrid boss Ancelotti could turn to striker Javier Hernandez in their absence against Atletico Madrid . Isco and Jese will also be be hoping to start the Champions League clash against their Madrid rivals . Real Madrid will be without former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Modric for their Champions League clash . Ancelotti's Real Madrid side will also have to do without attacking duo Bale and Benzema against Atletico . 'Isco has played in Modric's position before and he did very well there. We have plenty of options even without Bale and Benzema. There's James, Jese and Chicharito. James has been doing great, both on the right and in midfield. Chicharito is in fine shape as well, both physically and mentally. 'I will choose the best possible line-up. I will select players that will help the team to play like we did in the first leg. I have the best squad in the world in my opinion.'

Summary: Real Madrid face rivals Atletico in the Champions League on Wednesday . Quarter-final tie second leg is nicely poised as first leg ended 0-0 . Luka Modric, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema are all out injured .


Whatever Isaiah Jay Brown goes on to accomplish in the game, it’s unlikely he’ll ever forget this weekend. On Friday, the 18-year-old played an integral part in Chelsea’s 4-0 demolition of Roma to earn a place in the UEFA Youth League final. Sometime that evening, he heard news that Jose Mourinho required his services. So back he went to London, sitting amongst the substitutes on the Loftus Road bench, the No 37 on his back, as the Blues took another big step towards the Premier League title. Two goal hero Izzy Brown holds aloft the trophy as Chelsea win the UEFA Youth Team League . Brown was the star of the show in the final, scoring two goals as Chelsea defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 3-2 . Goal scorers Dominic Solanke (left) and Brown pose with their medals in their mouths after sealing victory . Chelsea's Under 19 squad celebrate their European victory after an impressive campaign . The Blues defeated teams of the calibre of Atletico Madrid and Roma to reach the final . Solanke and Brown clutch the trophy after taking the plaudits for netting the goals . Chelsea youngster Ola Aina joins fans for a selfie after the final whistle in Switzerland . Chelsea: Collins; Aina, Christensen, Clarke-Salter, Dasilva; Loftus-Cheek, Colkett; Brown (c), Musonda (Abraham 84), Boga (Palmer 71); Solanke . Substitutes not used: Thompson (GK); Tomori, Scott, Sammutt, Sterling . Scorers: Brown 7, 55; Solanke 47 . Coach: Adi Viveash . Shakhtar Donetsk: Kudryk (c); Kyryukhantsev, Sahutkin, Mayviyenko, Hladchenko; Vachiberadze, Pikhalonok; Arendaruk (Merkushov 78), Zubkov, Shtander (Kovalenko 71); Boryachuk . Substitutes not used: Yefanov (GK); Shevchenko, Senytskyy, Hlahola, Fursov . Scorers: Christensen own goal 37; Kovalenko 90+1 . Booked: Vachiberadze, Kovalenko . Coach: Valeriy Kryventsov . Referee: Serdar Gozubuyuk (Holland) Afterwards, it was back to the airport and back to the shores of Lake Geneva. And there, on Monday afternoon, he pulled on the captain’s armband once more and scored two goals to inspire Chelsea’s academy side to European glory. There’s never a frown with Izzy Brown, it would seem. His excellent individual performance was one of many as the Blues dominated Shakhtar Donetsk to become the second name, after Barcelona, to be inscribed on the handsome Youth League trophy. The French winger Jeremie Boga was dangerous throughout and crafted the two goals - one for Dominic Solanke, the other for Brown - early in the second-half that finally rewarded Chelsea’s dominance. As for Solanke, his place on the scoresheet was just inevitable. The deadly England Under 18 striker has made this tournament his own, thriving on the European stage. His 47th-minute goal, a towering header from Boga’s perfect, dinked delivery from the left, took his season’s tally to 12. Solanke is, by some distance, the tournament’s top goalscorer and it’s greatest success this year. Brown, who was snatched away from West Brom's youtyh system, fired home to give Chelsea the lead . Brown races off to celebrate his opening strike closely followed by his Chelsea team-mates . Brown, who was named on the bench for Chelsea's game against QPR

Summary: Chelsea captain Izzy Brown opened the scoring from close range on 7mins . Blues defender Andreas Christensen scored an own goal to level the score . Dominic Solanke handed the initiative back to Chelsea after the interval . Brown netted a second but Adrian Viveash's side could have won by more . Substitute Viktor Kovalenko scored an injury time consolation for Shakhtar .


Nigel Farage was booed by the audience of last night's live television debate after complaining of a ‘total lack of comprehension’ from those in attendance. The Ukip leader risked alienating those watching at Westminster's Central Hall in London as he protested they were ‘a remarkable audience even by the Left-wing standards of the BBC’. His outburst came less than half an hour into the event after some of his comments about pressure on housing due to immigration were greeted with mutters from those watching. Scroll down for video . Booed: Ukip leader Nigel Farage risked alienating those watching at Westminster's Central Hall in London as he protested they were 'a remarkable audience even by the Left-wing standards of the BBC' Explanation: Mr Farage was heckled before David Dimbleby (pictured), who was presenting the broadcast on BBC1, intervened to say how the audience had been chosen . He said: ‘There just seems to be a total lack of comprehension on this panel, and indeed amongst this audience, which is a remarkable audience even by the Left-wing standards of the BBC.’ Mr Farage was heckled by members of the audience before David Dimbleby, who was presenting the broadcast on BBC1, intervened to say: ‘Nigel, let me just say one thing. ‘This is an audience that has been carefully chosen not by the BBC, but by an independent polling organisation to represent the balance between all parties.’ Labour leader Ed Miliband gave the Ukip leader the advice: ‘It's never a great idea to attack the audience, Nigel, in my opinion.’ But Mr Farage retorted: ‘The real audience are sitting at home.' Jeering: Mr Farage's outburst came less than half an hour into the event after some of his comments about pressure on housing due to immigration were greeted with mutters from those watching . Left alone: Mr Farage (right) stands alone while the other four leaders go up to each other following the debate . Which political leader won the latest TV debate? Which political leader won the latest TV debate? Now share your opinion . Mr Farage said: 'A rapid rise in population due to open door immigration... has directly contributed to the housing crisis. 'If you have net migration running at 300,000 a year, that's 300,000 people who need somewhere to live.' Miss Sturgeon won loud applause as she urged Mr Farage to 'put the bogeyman to one side'. She told him: 'We have a housing crisis across this country. You know what, Nigel Farage? It isn't caused by immigrants. In your world every problem is caused by immigrants.' The BBC insisted the audience had been chosen by an independent polling organisation to reflect the supporters of all parties - not just those represented by their leaders last night. A spokesman for the corporation told MailOnline yesterday: 'ICM recruited an audience to give a cross section of political opinion.' ICM, a public opinion research company founded in 1989, was unavailable for comment last night. Ukip meanwhile was said to be pressing for an inquiry into how the audience was chosen. Asked after the

Summary: Ukip leader Nigel Farage risks alienating those watching debate last night . Complains of 'remarkable audience even by Left-wing standards of BBC' Comments on housing pressure due to immigration greeted with mutters . David Dimbleby says independent polling firm chose 'balanced' audience .


A pitcher with the Colorado Rockies is taking some time out from the sport to care for his young son, who was bitten by a rattlesnake last month in Arizona. Right-handed reliever John Axford was placed on the family medical emergency list before the Rockies game on Sunday. His son had surgery last Monday - opening day for the Rockies - on his right foot to remove necrotic tissue. John Axford, right, has been placed on the family medical emergency list by the Colorado Rockies. His son Jameson, left, was bitten twice by a rattlesnake last month and requires more treatment. Axford celebrated h is birthday on April 1 by enjoying cake with his sons, JB, left, and Jameson, right . Axford said the toes of 2-year-old Jameson 'look fine,' but doctors are trying to improve mobility as they combat infection. Jameson will board an emergency medical flight on Monday to Denver for more treatment. 'We still have a long road, a long process to go,' Axford said. 'But at least I'll be able to be closer to him.' His son was bitten twice in the yard of the house his family rented in Scottsdale for spring training. The family was hoping for 'better things' after the surgery. 'The necrotic tissue on his foot ended up being worse than we thought,' explained Axford, who also has a 3-year-old son, JB. 'There was a lot of infection in there and it was a staph infection. The tissue they thought was going to be good turned out to not be great. … His foot is in pretty rough shape in spots.' More surgery will be necessary, and Axford said one of the top surgeons is in Denver. The Axford family will board an emergency medical flight on Monday to Denver so that Jameson, center, can have more treatment . 'The doctors in Arizona have been amazing. They've texted me, called me, keeping me updated with everything,' Axford said. 'They told me they all agreed that this was the worst rattlesnake bite they'd seen in the area. It's pretty unfortunate that it went that way for him, but it was fortunate that it was in the area that it was, on his foot, not somewhere else on his body, especially with the damage that was done.' Axford will be out for at least three days and a maximum of a week. Axford has made one appearance for the Rockies this season, getting a save with a scoreless 10th inning on Wednesday at Milwaukee. But really his mind has been anywhere but the ballpark. His wife, Nicole, has been constantly by his son's side at the hospital. Given Jameson's age, Axford is hoping his son won't remember too much about this incident. 'Hopefully because he is 2 he'll be able to erase it from his memory. But he'll have an incredible scar on his foot to show people and he'll have the story from us,' Axford said. Axford, who has been given sick leave for at least three days and a maximum of a week, tweeted

Summary: John Axford has been placed on the family medical emergency list by the Colorado Rockies . His son Jameson, 2, was bitten twice by a rattlesnake last month in the yard of the house his family had rented in Scottsdale for spring training . Jameson will board an emergency medical flight on Monday to Denver for more treatment . Axford will be out for at least three days and a maximum of a week .


Bolton-born boxer Amir Khan spent his Friday alongside some fellow natural born fighters as he enjoyed a family trip to a safari park in northern California. Khan posed alongside, and also fed, a rare but dangerous white tiger as well posing with stunning giraffes and sea lions at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. The 28-year-old was joined by his wife Faryal Makhdoom Khan as well as his daughter Lamysa as they all enjoyed some time off. Bolton-born boxer Amir Khan enjoyed a day a safari park with his family in northern California . Khan and his wife and daughter pose with a giraffe as they enjoy a family day at the adventure park . Khan feeds a rare white tiger during his time at the American adventure park in California . Earlier this week Khan ended speculation over his next opponent by announcing he will fight former light-welterweight world champion Chris Algieri on May 30. Khan had come under increasing pressure to take on British rival and IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook in June. However, Khan, who was also linked with bouts against Adrien Broner and Keith Thurman, said he was already deep in negotiations to fight somebody else. Khan (left) has announced his next fight will be against Chris Algieri at welterweight on May 30 .

Summary: Amir Khan took his family to an adventure park in Northern California . Khan posed alongside a rare white tiger as well as a giraffe and sea lion . Earlier this week the Bolton-born fighter announced his return to the ring . Khan will take on former light-welterweight world champion Chris Algieri .


Britain's biggest banks earmarked billions of pounds for 'remediation costs' and fines over the last three years . Britain's biggest banks have racked up a £39billion bill in just three years to pay for their financial scandals. ‘Remediation costs’ wiped out 61 per cent of their profits between 2011 and 2014, according to accountants KPMG. The bill has been driven by the payment protection insurance scandal, with banks setting aside £4.7billion last year to compensate customers. Another £2.3billion was earmarked by banks including Barclays, Royal Bank of Scotland and HSBC to pay fines for rigging foreign exchange markets. The total charge for wrongdoing last year – £9.9billion – was only 8 per cent less than the previous year. Describing it as a ‘problem that won’t go away’, KPMG said banks also face mounting costs from employing an army of compliance staff to keep them out of trouble. RBS is thought to be facing a multibillion-pound settlement in the US for mis-selling toxic bundles of mortgage debt – known as mortgage-backed securities – in the run up to the financial crisis. Barclays is also braced for a huge fine for rigging foreign exchange rates, having put aside £1.25billion so far to cover the bill. But the UK’s strengthening economy has driven a 72 per cent drop in losses from bad loans, with write-offs falling to £5.2billion last year. RBS was boosted by £1.4billion after not as many loans went sour as it had feared. This compares with an £8.1billion charge in 2013. So-called ‘impairment charges’ at Lloyds fell £2billion to £752million as the improving economy meant fewer retail customers and businesses defaulted on their repayments. Scroll down for video . This translated into a surge in the bottom line, with Lloyds posting a £1.8billion profit, up from £415million in 2013. RBS’s losses narrowed to £3.5billion last year from £8.2billion in 2013. Barclays, HSBC and Standard Chartered all saw profits fall. KPMG said banks must ‘urgently tackle’ their low return on equity – a key measure of shareholder value – and need to invest in technology to increase their profits. Tougher regulations forcing them to hold more capital have made it more expensive for them to do business, especially in higher-risk areas. Banks including RBS and Barclays have responded by shrinking their investment banking arms. KPMG’s Bill Michael said: ‘Banks are undergoing a once in a lifetime change, as they face evolving regulation, technology and society’s expectations … If further regulation creates too many strictures on non-retail banking, the industry risks losing its global relevance.’ KPMG said banks must ‘urgently tackle’ their low return on equity and need to invest in technology to increase their profits.

Summary: Britain's banks set aside £4.7billion last year in PPI compensation last year . Another £2.3billion was earmarked for fines for rigging foreign markets . Total charge of wrongdoing last year was £9.9billion, figures revealed .


Arsenal target Paolo Dybala has admitted that these could be his last days at Palermo, with the club ready to cash in on their star man. The Argentine forward, 21, has been linked with a number of Europe's top clubs after some dazzling performances in Serie A, and scored his 13th league goal of the season on Saturday. Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini says that Arsenal and Juventus have already approached the club with bids, and while Arsene Wenger has denied interest, £30m-rated Dybala seems set on a move this summer. Paolo Dybala says he could be playing his final games for Palermo as Arsenal and Juventus prepare moves . 'I try not to think too much about the transfer market,' he told Dia Dia. 'I am completely focused on the last 10 games, because they could be my last here.' Liverpool are also thought to be admirers of the youngster, who also visited the Nou Camp to watch Barcelona play earlier this season. However, Dybala insists he was only there for the football, and not to discuss a potential transfer. He added: 'I went to Camp Nou merely as a spectator. There were a lot of great players out on the pitch, it was a great game and it helped me because I learned a lot from watching it.' The Argentine forward scored a penalty during Palermo's 2-1 defeat by AC Milan on Saturday . Dybala now has 13 Serie A goals for the season and has been linked with several European clubs .

Summary: Arsenal and Juventus have reportedly bid for Palermo's Paolo Dybala . Argentine forward says final 10 games of season could be his last for club . Arsene Wenger denies interest but Arsenal are said to be his first choice . Dybala scored his 13th goal of Serie A campaign on Saturday .


Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 300th goal of his Real Madrid career to become the third player in the club's history to reach the landmark alongside Alfredo Di Stefano and Raul. The Portugal forward netted against Rayo Vallecano in the 68th minute to move Madrid within four points of their great rivals Barcelona, letting out his frustration following an unfair booking for a dive which could see the three-time Ballon d'Or winner suspended for Saturday's La Liga game with Eibar. Yet Ronaldo joined the 300 club in just 288 appearances by doing what all forwards should, sending a header downwards and beating goalkeeper Cristian Alvarez, before celebrating with Gareth Bale and his team-mates. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 300th goal of his Real Madrid career to see off Rayo Vallecano and remain four points behind Barcelona . Ronaldo joined the 300 club in just 288 appearances with this header against Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday night . Ronaldo turns to his trademark celebration after scoring the 300th goal of his Real Madrid career . The Portugal forward netted in the 68th minute to move Madrid within four points of their great rivals . Ronaldo celebrates with Real Madrid team-mate Gareth Bale after opening the scoring for the Spanish club . Ronaldo is swamped by his Real Madrid team-mates after scoring the opening goal of the night . Rayo Vallecano: Cristian, Tito, Amaya, Zé Castro, Nacho, Fatau, Trashorras, Embarba, Kakuta, Bueno, Manucho . Subs: Cobeno, Miku, Insua, Ba, Aquino, Ruiz Jozabed, Lica . Goals: NONE . Booked: Tito, Nacho, Cobeno, Amaya . Real Madrid: Casillas; Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo; Kroos, Modric, James; Cristiano, Benzema, Bale . Subs: Navas, Coentrao, Hernandez, Nacho, Jese, Isco, Illarramendi . Goals: Ronaldo (68), Rodriguez (73) Booked: Rodriguez, Ronaldo, Kroos, Bale, Carvajal . Not only that, the former Manchester United great has scored 99 goals under manager Carlo Ancelotti in just 89 games, following his five against Granada three days ago. His latest puts the 30-year-old just seven goals behind Di Stefano's record of 307 in 396 outings, and 23 shy of Raul's 323 in 741 — with plenty of time to surpass both Bernabeu legends. Up until his opening goal 22 minutes from time, however, it long looked like Ancelotti would be left as deflated as the balloons that Ronaldo took a disliking to in the first half. Ronaldo had given four orange balloons that invaded the pitch at the Campo de Futbol de Vallecas a kicking as his team failed to dominate against a team with little left to play for in mid-table. Rayo in no way had their flip flops on, and fancied giving the winners of La Decima a run for their money. They did just that, proving far more difficult than the Granada side beaten 9-1 on Sunday. Yet Real's rotten luck was epitomised by Ronaldo's yellow card in the 52nd minute, received for diving inside the 18-yard box with the game at 0-0. He had beaten the offside trap, before cutting inside to shoot, only for defender Antonio Amaya to chop him down. Quite clearly, too.

Summary: Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 300th goal of his Real Madrid career . The Portuguese did it in just 288 appearances for the Spanish club . Ronaldo is chasing down Alfredo Di Stefano's 307 and Raul's 323 totals for Real . James Rodriguez doubled their lead as Real beat Rayo Vallecano 2-0 in La Liga . Barcelona sit top of the table but second-placed Real cut the gap to four points . Carlo Ancelotti plans to appeal Ronaldo's 'incredible' yellow card for diving .


An elderly man who was bitten by a crocodile while playing golf has defended the creature who attacked him, claiming the 1.2 metre reptile was more frightened than he was and that the spat was partially the golfer's own fault. The victim, John Lahiff has spoken out from his hospital bed at Cairns Base Hospital, swearing he will return to the green again after the nasty run-in with the crocodile at politician Clive Palmer's Port Douglas golf course. On Monday afternoon, the man in his 70s believes he accidentally stood on a sunbaking crocodile on the 11th hole at the Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course, causing the croc to swiftly retaliate. 'I drove the cart around to retrieve the ball - and I didn't see the croc sunbaking just on the edge of the water,' Mr Lahiff told ABC News. Scroll down for video . The victim, John Lahiff has spoken out from his hospital bed at Cairns Base Hospital, swearing he will return to the green again after the nasty run-in with the crocodile . On Monday afternoon, the man in his 70s believes he accidentally stood on a sunbaking crocodile on the 11th hole at the Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course, causing the croc to swiftly retaliate . The golfer received puncture wounds on his leg and foot, including one down to the bone . 'I walked past it and then it got me on the way back and as soon as it grabbed me it took off into the water.' He received puncture wounds on his leg and foot, including one down to the bone. 'I didn't feel a thing,' Mr Lahiff told Ninemsn. 'The only pain I had was last night when they were sticking needles into me.' Incredibly Mr Lahiff, who had been playing alone, was still able to drive his golf buggy back up to the clubhouse to seek medical assistance. 'It's partly my fault ... for disturbing it while it was sunbaking,' he said. 'I think he got more of a fright than me. He's alright.' Mr Lahiff says he has no qualms about returning to the green, explaining he will be sure to steer clear of crocodiles in future and ensure he doesn't hit balls in the water. Incredibly Mr Lahiff, who had been playing alone, was still able to drive his golf buggy back up to the clubhouse to seek medical assistance . Mr Lahiff says he has no qualms about returning to the green, explaining he will be sure to steer clear of crocodiles in future and ensure he doesn't hit balls in the water . The 70-year-old man was playing golf on Monday at the Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course, owned by Clive Palmer . Palmer United Party leader Clive Palmer, who owns the golf course, gave the victim some potentially unwelcome advice on how to avoid a similar injury in future. 'I'd advise people not to step on crocodiles,' he said. 'I suppose you can understand how it would respond to having someone step on its back.' He also took

Summary: Senior golfer John Lahiff was attacked by a crocodile in Queensland . Lahiff was playing golf solo at the Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course on Monday . He says he didn't feel a thing during the attack and was even able to drive himself in a golf buggy to the clubhouse to seek help . Golf owner Clive Palmer sent his well wishes to the man after the attack . Recovering in hospital, Lahiff says the croc was more scared than he was . Lahiff feels bad for accidentally disturbing the sunbaking crocodile which he didn't see as he retrieved his golf ball .


It's enough to pay for a small home extension – and if Jennifer Drew carries on like this, she might well need one. The mother-of-one has saved £17,000 over three years by spending an hour a day searching for deals and coupons. And she has now accumulated so many products and groceries that they fill a whole room of her house as well as her garage. Mrs Drew, 31, is so keen on a bargain she even bags items she does not need and gives them away to friends. Scroll down for video . Mother-of-one Jennifer Drew has saved £17,000 over three years by spending an hour a day searching for deals and coupons . Among the hoard of products – many of which were bought through multi-buy deals – are 20 bottles of mouthwash, 52 bottles of baby lotion and shampoo, and stacks of dog and cat food, even though Mrs Drew and her husband, 33-year-old plasterer Neil, do not have a pet. The frugal English teacher estimates she saves £70 each week on food, and once even managed to get a weekly shop worth £140 for just 29p. Mrs Drew, who uses newspaper coupons as well as voucher websites such as Wowcher and Groupon, said: 'I can't imagine life without coupons and, to be honest, I don't understand why no one else is cashing in. 'Once you get to grips with the process, it's very simple. What people don't realise is that a bit of research can save hundreds of pounds.' The 31-year-old has bagged so many bargains that she has even dedicated the garage at her home in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, to stockpiling extra products (above) Mrs Drew, pictured with son Nicholas (left), estimates that she saves £70 on her weekly shop by using coupons and money-saving websites - and once managed to buy a week's worth of food for 29p . Mrs Drew's obsession with couponing started when she was pregnant with her son Nicholas, now two. She suffered severe insomnia and while watching TV at night she stumbled across American reality show Extreme Couponing, which follows savvy shoppers as they find bargains. Mrs Drew, from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, said: 'I thought I'd give it a try. By the time Neil came down for work, I'd saved more money than I'd earn in a full day's pay.' Not long after, Mr Drew was made redundant and, with a new arrival on the way, the couple were facing huge cutbacks. Mrs Drew said that when she began shopping for the baby she would bring home bags 'stuffed to the brim and Neil would look on in horror'. 'He panicked and thought I was spending a fortune but didn't realise how far my coupons had gone,' she said. 'He couldn't believe that I had saved so much money until I showed him the receipt.' She added: 'I get a real buzz every time I save money. It's like an addiction.' Mrs Drew now spends around an hour a day during the week, and three hours on Saturday and Sunday, searching the internet

Summary: Jennifer Drew estimates she saves £70 on weekly food shop with coupons . The mother-of-one has dedicated her garage to stockpiling extra products . She has bottles of mouthwash, 52 tubes of lotion and 'tonnes' of nappies . Mrs Drew also has 'stacks of cat food' - even though she doesn't have a pet .


Manchester United have confirmed their plans to revisit the USA on pre-season this summer after agreeing to Louis van Gaal’s desire to head to America rather than Asia. United’s shirt sponsors Chevrolet are keen for the club to visit the Far East as the American car giant seeks to expand its business in that part of the world and were enthusiastic about that trip taking place this summer. However, after months of discussions between the United board and manager Van Gaal the club will once again head across the Atlantic for a four-game tour signed off by the manager. Manchester United's pre-season tour of the United States will see them play Louis van Gaal's ex-club Barca . The pre-season plans have been organised to Van Gaal's liking after he was unhappy last year in USA . The Premier League giants will face Club America, San Jose Earthquakes, Barcelona and PSG . United will play once again in the International Champions’ Cup, the tournament they won in America last summer. This time, though, with Van Gaal’s influence over all matters of club business growing ever stronger, the club will squeeze four games in to 12 days before heading back to England on July 30 in order to recover in time for the start of the Barclays Premier League season on August 8. July 17 - vs Club America . CenturyLink Field, Seattle - 72,000 capacity . July 21 - vs San Jose Earthquakes . TBC . July 25 - vs Barcelona . Levi's Stadium, California - 68,500 capacity . July 29 - vs Paris Saint-Germain . Soldier Field, Chicago - 61,500 capacity . Van Gaal was furious last summer with the amount of travelling United had to do as they zig-zagged around America, playing games in Pasadena, Denver, Washington, Detroit and Miami. This time, United will be based largely on the west coast, playing games against Club America in Seattle, San Jose Earthquakes, at a venue to be announced and Barcelona near San Francisco before facing PSG in Chicago on the way home. As revealed earlier this month in Sportsmail, the tournament organisers have essentially organised this summer’s tournament around United’s needs. For example, there will be no final this year in order to avoid last summer’s rather delicate situation that saw an irritated Van Gaal having to take his team to Miami for four days for a game he really had no desire to play. It is understood that United will use Seattle as their base before their first game this summer. Next summer’s tour, meanwhile, will almost certainly be to Asia, a continent United haven’t visited since David Moyes’ pre-season of 2013. Ander Herrera, David De Gea and Juan Mata (left to right) hold the trophy after beating Liverpool in Miami . The squad reached the final of the 2014 International Champions Cup, but had travelled about 13,500 miles . July 24 - Manchester United 7-0 LA Galaxy (Pasadena) Attendance: 86,432 . July 26 - Manchester United 3-2 Roma (Denver) Attendance: 54, 117 . July 30 - Manchester United 0-0 Inter

Summary: Manchester United travel to the USA's west coast for the pre-season tour . Louis van Gaal was unhappy with last year's arrangements in America . The Dutch manager has organised the pre-season plans to his liking . He will face his former club Barcelona in California during the tour . Van Gaal was Barca boss between 1997 and 2000, and won La Liga twice . He left in controversial circumstances after an icy relationship with media . READ: Real Madrid confident David de Gea is set for Spain .


‘Guys can tell if a girl is taking collagen or not.’ That’s the bizarre tagline for a new brand of Japanese beer that claims to make women beautiful. The new collagen-laced brew, created by Japanese liquor company Suntory, boasts a five per cent alcohol content level and claims to have two grams of collagen per can. Scroll down for video . A new collagen-laced brew, created by Japanese liquor company Suntory, boasts a five per cent alcohol content level and claims to have two grams of collagen per can . Collagen is a type of protein found in skin that provides structure, firmness and texture, making people appear more youthful. As it gets older, the body’s reserves of collagen deplete, causing skin to lose firmness and develop wrinkles . Collagen supplements have become popular in recent years claiming to offer the ultimate anti-aging cure. But before cancel the gym for a night out, Rocketnews24 says the beer is currently on available in Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido. The company has yet to reveal how effective the beer has been in trials, or how much it costs. This isn’t the first time Japan has tried to pump collagen into people. Last year Tokyo eatery, Zenyaren, revealed that has begun serving a variety of the meaty treats designed to beat wrinkles. The grilled skewers of meat come in frozen blocks of collagen gelatin so they can be licked or crunched just like an ice lolly. Last year Tokyo eatery, Zenyaren, revealed that has begun serving a variety of the meaty treats designed to beat wrinkles. The grilled skewers of meat come in frozen blocks of collagen gelatin so they can be licked or crunched just like an ice lolly . Tokyo skin expert Tatsuto Tamura explains: 'This has been popular in Japan for generations although only now is it becoming mainstream and known in the West too. 'People here seek out collagen-enriched foods such as chicken, pigs' feet or shark fin because they believe it will help their skin,' he added. In the US, many restaurants now serve special 'wrinkle free' menus of dishes loaded with collagen. But the craze has not, however, impressed British skin specialists, and the British Skin Foundation claims that eating collagen does not benefit the skin in any way. Using X-ray beams, scientists were able to directly observe the microscopic changes that take place in skin to help it resist tearing during their stomach churning experiments . It is probably the most unpleasant experiment you will read about today: what happens when your skin starts to tear. Researchers have uncovered the reason why skin is so difficult to tear even when put under extreme pressures, by cutting samples of real skin and attempting to pull them apart. They found that rather than simply tearing, mammalian skin actually has sophisticated stress resistance properties that prevent holes and cuts from expanding. Using X-ray beams they were able to directly observe the microscopic changes that take place in skin to help it resist tearing during their stomach churning experiments. They discovered that

Summary: 'Precious' brew has been created by Japanese liquor company Suntory . It boasts a five per cent alcohol content level and 2g of collagen per can . Collagen is a protein found in skin that provides structure and firmness . Experts are divided over how effective it is when drunk or eaten with food .


Searchers are desperately combing bushland and the banks of a lake for an autistic boy who went missing there on Friday morning. Luke Shambrook was last seen leaving Candlebark Campground in Fraser National Park, central Victoria at 9.30am on Good Friday. The 11-year old was camping in the national forest with his family, and it is understood he wandered off and has not been seen since. Luke has limited speech and his family says he is probably confused, and he may not even be aware he is lost. Scroll down for video . Luke Shambrook was last seen on the national park at 9.30am on Good Friday. It is understood he wandered off and has not been seen since . They say the disappearance is completely out of character for him. A widespread search is being carried by search and rescue teams including the air wing, dog squad, local police and SES members, along with campers around the surrounding areas. Sergeant Greg Paul said the search was focused on an area of several kilometres of bushland. 'We've got a lot of searchers in the bush,' he told reporters on Saturday. 'We've also got people walking the banks of the lake.' But he outlined a serious hurdle for the search efforts, according to ABC. 'With the autistic condition, Luke might not respond to searchers, he may not even know that he's lost,' he said. 'He won't necessarily respond to his name being called, but that might change a little bit as he gets hungry maybe. The Candlebark Campground in Fraser National Park, central Victoria, where Luke went missing on Friday . A large search is being carried by a medley of search and rescue teams . Lake Eildon, near where Luke went missing: Police say conditions are favourable for his survival overnight, with warm temperatures through the day . Sgt Paul said there were hundreds of other campers in the area over the busy Easter period, so there was a chance someone else could spot Luke. Police also said conditions are favourable for his survival overnight, with warm temperatures through the day. Luke is described as being of medium build, about 150 cm tall with olive skin, brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black windcheater, black t-shirt, grey track-pants, grey boots and a scarf. Sergeant Greg Paul said the search was focused on an area of several kilometres of bushland . Searchers are desperately combing bushland and the banks of a lake for an autistic who went missing there . A widespread search is being carried by search and rescue teams including the dog squad and local police .

Summary: Luke Shambrook was last seen leaving Candlebark Campground on Friday . The 11-year old was camping in the Victorian national park with his family . Luke has limited speech and his family says he is probably confused . A large search is being carried by a medley of search and rescue teams . Police also said conditions are favourable for his survival overnight . They have issued an extensive description of Luke and his clothing .


The Tories will tomorrow inflame the row over a potential Labour-SNP power-sharing deal by unveiling the party’s first ‘manifesto for England’. The Prime Minister and the outgoing Leader of the Commons William Hague will launch the English document, which follows traditional Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish manifestos. Its centrepiece will be a pledge to introduce a system of ‘English votes for English laws’ – giving English MPs an effective veto over legislation applying only to their constituents. Inflammatory: Prime Minister David Cameron (left) will be joined by William Hague (right) as they launch the English manifesto - with the latter expected to warn England risks being 'held to ransom' by SNP . Mr Hague is expected to warn that England risks being ‘held to ransom’ by Scottish Nationalists unless Labour agrees to implement such a reform. The manifesto is also expected to commit the Tories to dozens of new road schemes in England and an extension of the Cancer Drugs Fund, which pays for expensive cancer treatments on the English NHS. The document will be seen as an attempt by the Tories to tap into growing English nationalism. Opponents are likely to criticise it as risking fostering division between the UK’s four nations. But a Tory strategist said: ‘We have separate Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish manifestos. Why shouldn’t there be one for England?’ The ‘English votes’ plan would seek to resolve a longstanding constitutional question which will become more urgent than ever once the Scottish Parliament is handed yet more powers. Mr Hague wants to strip Scottish MPs of the power to impose tax changes, education and health reforms on England, given Holyrood will soon control all these issues in Scotland. The reform would make it impossible for any future Labour government to press ahead with its plans to raise the top rate of tax to 50p in England without winning the support of a majority of English MPs. Tensions: The manifesto is expected to inflame tensions between the Tories and nationalist parties like Nicola Sturgeon's SNP and Plaid Cymru, led by Leanne Wood . It could also make it difficult for a Scottish MP to again hold the office of Chancellor or Prime Minister, given they would be unable to vote on some of their own Government’s legislation. For decades, Labour has relied on the votes of its power base of Scottish MPs to rule Westminster. But since the creation of the Scottish Parliament, critics have questioned how it can be right for Scots MPs to have the crucial say on issues such as tuition fees and foundation hospitals which no longer affect their constituents. Both reforms passed under Tony Blair’s government thanks to the votes of Labour’s tartan army of MPs. Mr Hague is expected to say that the scale of devolution now to be given to Scotland means the question of the status of Scottish MPs at Westminster is unavoidable. 'Calm smoothness': Cameron has insisted he has 'no end' of passion in an interview with The Spectator . David Cameron has admitted that what he called his ‘calm

Summary: Manifesto set to be launched by David Cameron and William Hague . Centrepiece will be a pledge to introduce 'English votes for English laws' Hague expected to warn England risks being held to ransom by SNP . But critics likely to say the document risks creating further divisions .


A woman who was sexually abused as a child by her step-father has spoken out for the first time after a confession to her fiancé led to her attacker being jailed. Kim Hill, from Suffolk, has bravely waived her right to anonymity and spoken about how she was abused by Derek Osborne from the age of four. The now 31-year-old revealed she was forced to dress up in her mother's lingerie at the age of eight, and was even made to watch pornographic films. Kim Hill (left) was abused for years by her step-father but never revealed her past until her partner Rob (right) encouraged her to approach the police about her attacker. The couple pictured on their wedding day in 2013 . For years, Kim bottled up the painful memories until she met her husband Rob, 34, who guessed that she had been abused and helped to put Derek behind bars 20 years after the offences. While planning their wedding in 2013, Rob asked his fiancée if she had been abused as a child due to her withdrawn nature. His question finally prompted Kim to confess what happened to her. The mother-of-two says that Rob's question finally gave her the nudge that she needed to reveal her past. 'I'd waited my whole life to hear that question. I was desperate for someone to bring it up, so I could tell them the truth. Derek Osborne (left) abused Kim (right as a child aged seven) from a young age encouraging her to get into his bed for 'cuddles' At the age of nine Derek (pictured) forced Kim (pictured left as a child) to dress up in her mother's lingerie and watch porn films . 'When Rob asked me it was my chance to share the painful secret I'd been hiding – that the man I had called dad had abused me.' She told Rob how her step-father made her climb into bed with him and kiss and cuddle him. He even attacked her two days after her 12th birthday, while taking her out for a celebratory meal. Speaking about the abuse, Kim, who married Rob in 2013, said: 'I didn't know any different so I accepted what he was doing as normal. 'I saw him as my dad. I just thought my dad loved me very much.' Kim's biological father died when she was young and she was aged three when Derek began a relationship with her mother. She says that as a young child Derek's attention was originally welcomed in her large family. 'I scrambled for mum's attention with my three siblings. But I was always Derek's favourite. 'He'd come and tuck me into bed while Mum watched television downstairs.' But the attention soon turned sexual. She said: 'He would kiss me on the lips. Kim never revealed her past until Rob asked her if she had been abused ahead of their wedding . 'He often called me into his bed at night for a cuddle, so he could touch me under the covers. 'I was too young to know how

Summary: Kim Hill was abused by her step-father from a young age . He forced her to wear lingerie and watch 'sick porn' films aged nine . Kim never revealed what had happened until she met her husband Rob . With his encouragement Kim reported her abuser and saw him sentenced . Derek Osborne was jailed for 21 years in 2013 aged 72 . He confessed to abusing other girls as well as raping another woman . Kim has now set up a blog to help other victims of sexual assault .


It was the most hi-tech road trip ever attempted. Delphi Automotive has completed the longest automated drive in the US, travelling from San Francisco to New York in the first coast-to-coast trip ever attempted by an automated vehicle. Nearly 3,400 miles were covered with 99 percent of the drive in fully automated mode. Scroll down for video . Nearly 3,400 miles were covered with 90 percent of the drive in fully automated mode. The nine-day trip crossed 15 states and the District of Columbia. Along the way, the vehicle encountered complex driving situations such as traffic circles, construction zones, bridges, tunnels, aggressive drivers and a variety of weather conditions. The team collected nearly three terabytes of data—about 30 percent of all of the printed material in the Library of Congress. The drive was used by Delphi engineers to research and collect information that will help further advance active safety technology – the most rapidly growing technology sector of the auto industry. The team collected nearly three terabytes of data—about 30 percent of all of the printed material in the Library of Congress. 'Our vehicle performed remarkably well during this drive, exceeding our expectations,' said Jeff Owens, Delphi chief technology officer. 'The knowledge obtained from this trip will help optimize our existing active safety products and accelerate our future product development, which will allow us to deliver unsurpassed automotive grade technologies to our customers.' The nine-day trip crossed 15 states and the District of Columbia. Along the way, the vehicle encountered complex driving situations such as traffic circles, construction zones, bridges, tunnels, aggressive drivers and a variety of weather conditions. Delphi, one of the largest suppliers of automotive electronics and safety systems, is using the long journey in the Audi crossover to acquire real-world data from a sophisticated array of cameras, radar and lidar - a laser mapping technology - as well as wireless connected-vehicle technology. The firm also wants to test and demonstrate its active safety systems, which are being developed with such suppliers as Mobileye NV, an Israeli maker of computer vision and collision avoidance systems, and software provider Ottomatika, a spinout from Carnegie Mellon University's self-driving car program. Delphi's demonstration underscores growing interest and investments by automakers and suppliers in self-driving cars, some of which could be production-ready by 2020. Jeff Owens, Delphi's chief technology officer, sees the automated driver assistance systems in the Audi as building blocks on the road to fully self-driving cars in the next decade. The Delphi drivebegan March 22 near San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, with plans to wind up in New York City just before the annual auto show opens there on April 3. During the coast-to-coast journey in the Audi, at least two Delphi engineers will be aboard, including one behind the wheel. Delphi, a former General Motors Co unit domiciled in the UK, will test such functions as traffic jam assist, automated highway pilot with lane change and automated parking and valet. All of those systems are expected to be introduced in production cars over the next two to three years. Although

Summary: Drive began on March 22 near San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge . Car arrived in New York City today - before auto show opens on April 3 . Drive used a specially adapted Audi SQ5 and drove itself 90% of the time .


Rating: . Poets House is a swish new hotel in Ely, a three-minute walk from the cathedral, offering terrific value. It's quite a venture - and must have been a huge investment. There are 21 rooms, all with copper standalone baths placed near luxurious double beds. I keep thinking about Phil Neville, the former England footballer whose home once appeared in Hello! and which forever more is held as the gold standard for unadulterated bling. Which is to say that Poets House is glossy and lavish, but manages to stay on the right side of kitsch, not least because the finish is so good. There isn't a scuff in sight. State of the art: Poets House is as much a Sex And The City retreat as a hideaway in genteel Ely . No, it might not be to all tastes (there are mirrors everywhere with poetry written on them, such as lines from Kipling: 'Since my house to thy house no greater can send than thy house but my house, friend comforting friend') and the floors are given over to black-and-white squares with embedded stars. But you would be hard pressed not to have a good time here. We arrive on a wet blustery evening. I pop into reception and ask where we can park and am told to leave the car exactly where it is. Valet parking will sort it at no extra charge. Then a man who says he has a Hungarian father and German mother escorts us purposefully to our room, opens the door and says: 'You have every shade of grey in here.' He must have used the line dozens of times, but still gets a kick from it. We unpack our whips (sorry, wash bags) before hurrying down to the shiny, funky bar and order two glasses of bubbly. Black and white: Poets House incorporates smart, clean lines, elegant décor and crisp white tablecloths . We're in the zone, sitting on stools at the flashy bar as if auditioning as extras for a Sex And The City sequel, and have to pinch ourselves that this is Ely. The main dining room is a more formal, carpeted affair with crisp, white tablecloths and huge, bulbous wine glasses. There's an amuse bouche (naturally), followed by impressive, but over-elaborate, scallops and then perfectly cooked steaks. Back in our room, there are gadgets galore: a TV that connects to the internet, a Bose sound system accessible via Bluetooth, a tablet computer playing the role of the hotel directory. The carpet is thick, the shiny bedhead and curtains so over the top they make us chuckle. After breakfast, we tell a member of staff that we want to visit the cathedral. 'Just leave everything packed in your room and we will put it all your car, which will be waiting for you when you return.' It is, too. Poets House used to be an old people's home. For any lingering ghosts from those days, it must seem like a thousand years ago. Poets House . St Mary's Street Ely . Cambridgeshire .

Summary: Poets House is a swish new hotel in Ely, three minutes from the cathedral . It comes complete with 21 chic rooms - and complimentary valet parking . It used to be an old people's home, but is a world remove from this era .


A Polish lady was bestowed the enviable opportunity of bottle feeding one of the largest and perhaps most majestic felines in the world – the jaguar. The woman known only as Goska, has spent some time volunteering at Criadouro Onça Pintada in Brazil and has mixed with a number of exotic animals while there. Among them was one-year-old rescued jaguar, Perseu who was captured on video being bottle-fed by the Polish volunteer, while at the Jaguar Breeding Project. Goska spent some time volunteering at Criadouro Onça Pintada in Brazil and mixed with a number of exotic animals . Standing in a doorway, Goska holds a bottle for the large feline, who drinks from it with great enthusiasm. The volunteer holds the jaguar around the neck and gives it cuddles as it sucks the contents from the bottle before seamlessly moving onto another one. Later in the video, Goska is recorded in another location feeding the jaguar – she leans in and gives it a kiss on the head on this occasion. Goska holds the jaguar around the neck and gives it cuddles as it sucks the contents from the bottle . The large feline drinks with great enthusiasm before seamlessly moving onto another bottle . The video concludes with the Polish volunteer standing in the enclosure with the feline while it sits on a rock and poses for pictures. Goska said: ‘During my volunteer at Criadouro Onca Pintada, Jaguar Breeding Project in Brazil I had the amazing opportunity to bottle feed one-year-old jaguar, Perseu. ‘I also played, cuddled and kissed him. With time he became my good friend.’ The Polish volunteer spoke highly of the Jaguar and said that 'with time he became my good friend' The volunteer stands in the enclosure with the feline while it sits on a rock and poses for pictures . The Jaguar Breeding Project is run by the Association for the Research and Conservation of the Wildlife and participates in the preservation and perpetuation of Brazilian wildlife, fauna and flora. The original video was uploaded to YouTube account: Swiatoczamigoski by the Polish-based blogger.

Summary: Polish lady Goska was volunteering at Criadouro Onça Pintada . She bottle fed a one-year-old rescued jaguar called Perseu . The big cat sits with her and drinks with great enthusiasm . Volunteer said that 'with time he became my good friend'


Tuesday night against Italy could be the most important England game Michael Carrick has ever played. The difference between the first and the second half was like night and day. When Carrick came on, England started to play. Having played in his position, and alongside him, it has been frustrating to see him unappreciated in this country. We have always had a major problem keeping the ball, but Carrick keeps the game simple. That’s exactly what we need. Roy Hodgson’s team against Italy looked like he had one eye on the future, but the only future England need to be focusing on is Euro 2016. If that means going with a 34-year-old Michael Carrick in the heart of midfield, so be it. Tuesday night's friendly clash with Italy could prove to be Michael Carrick's most important England game . England international Carrick keeps the game simple but has been unappreciated in this country . Carrick congratulates Andros Townsend following the Tottenham wideman's equaliser against Italy in Turin . WAYNE ROONEY . ‘The best player on the pitch by a mile was Michael Carrick. He came on and dictated the game for us.’ PAUL SCHOLES (last week) ‘He is not a flash footballer. He doesn’t hit Hollywood passes. He doesn’t score lots of goals. But I loved playing alongside him.’ SIR ALEX FERGUSON (in December) ‘I still think Michael Carrick is the best central midfield player in English football, I really do. I think he is the best English player in the game.’ Even though he’s 33 now, it’s still not too late to start building the midfield around him. If I were England manager, that’s just what I’d do. Look at Andrea Pirlo — he is 36 next month and has blossomed in his later years. His passing tore England apart at the World Cup and he is worshipped in Italy. Why can’t we love Carrick in the same way? The fact he has been ignored by England for so long is a sad indictment of where we have been going wrong for so many years. In this country we tend to focus a lot on what players can’t do rather than what they can. We love all-action players like Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard but that’s why men like Carrick can be left frustrated. It was not long ago that defensive midfielders had to snap into every tackle. At Manchester United in particular, Carrick has had to deal with ‘Keane Syndrome’ — because he’s not Roy Keane. He’s not as mobile, he doesn’t grab games in the same way and he certainly doesn’t tackle like Keane. But that is not his style. Keane was an amazing player but there will never be another like him and the game has evolved. Carrick and Ryan Mason (left) applaud the travelling England support following Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Italy . Fans love all-action players like former England midfield stars Frank Lampard (left) and Steven Gerrard . Andrea Pirlo, who turns 36 next month, tore England apart with his passing at last summer's World Cup

Summary: Michael Carrick changed the game for England against Italy in Turin . The midfielder has been unappreciated and ignored for many years . Carrick has made just one appearance for England at a tournament . England should build their midfield around him for Euro 2016 .


A man who complained of headaches found they were caused by an infestation of maggots - which had inadvertently saved him from a deadly infection. Vietnamese labourer Pham Quang Lanh, 28, had a metal plate inserted over his skull after being struck by an iron bar on a building site. But the botched operation caused his head to become swollen with a potentially deadly infection. Fearing he couldn't afford any further medical treatment, Mr Lanh hoped the resulting headaches would eventually subside. It was only when he asked family to look at the wound that they noticed a dozen maggots crawling under the skin and they took him to the Hanoi's Viet Duc Hospital. Grim discovery: Vietnamese labourer Pham Quang Lanh shows the wound in his head where a maggot infestation had taken hold following a botched operation to repair an earlier head injury with a metal plate . Dr Nguyen Duc Anh, a neurosurgeon at the hospital, said: 'When his scar swelled a year ago, he did not go to hospital because of financial reasons. 'In fact, the reason that it was swollen was because it was infected and eventually some tissue had died, leaving him with the festering injury. 'When we took him into surgery, we discovered several maggots which were removed. 'We then needed to carry out a full operation to remove the maggots that had managed to go deeper.' But he said the infestation had actually saved Mr Lanh's life by eating the infected tissue. He said: 'This sort of fly infestation is extremely rare especially in the skull. 'I found eight references to it in medical literature worldwide and in every case the other patients died. 'In this man's case, however, the maggots had not gone on to eat any of his brain because of the metal plate. 'They actually may have kept him alive by eating the dead tissue that might otherwise have made the infection spread more quickly and killed him.' Lifesavers: Doctors say the maggots (above) ate diseased tissue that could have caused a fatal infection . The use of maggots to cleanse wounds is well known as they can remove necrotic tissue and also disinfect the wound. Mr Lanh suffered his initial head injury while working as a labourer in Malaysia. After surgery to insert a titanium plate, the wound appeared to heal well, although he did suffer headaches occasionally. He said: 'It was mostly OK until a year ago when I noticed it was swollen and sore to touch. 'I didn't want to go to hospital again because I hoped it would heal on its own and even now three years later I'm still paying the bill back for the last operation. 'I just couldn't afford another medical bill.'

Summary: Labourer Pham Quang Lanh had metal plate inserted in head after injury . But the surgery caused his head to swell with a potentially fatal infection . Family spotted maggot infestation after he repeatedly complained of pain . Surgeons say the maggots had eaten the infected tissue but not his brain .


Manchester United fear Daniel Levy will play hardball should they decided to pursue their interest in Hugo Lloris. And their worries look set to be realised with Spurs planning to slap a £35million price tag on the keeper to ward of his potential suitors, while the north London club are determined not to sell the Frenchman to a domestic rival. United are considering a move for the France goalkeeper as fears grow over a David de Gea's future, while he is also a long-term target for Paris Saint-Germain. Hugo Lloris has established himself as one of the Premier League's top keepers with some fine displays . Spurs are determined to keep Lloris at White Hart Lane and will put a £35million price tag on his head . But Spurs are determined to keep their No 1 at White Hart Lane and will demand a sky-high price for the keeper. The current world record transfer fee for a goalkeeper is the £32.6million Juventus paid Parma for Gianluigi Buffon in 2001. But Tottenham chairman Levy values Lloris even higher than that fee and won't consider any offers for a penny under £35million. And it is for that reason United, despite their interest, are already showing hesitancy regarding a summer switch. Daniel Levy (right), alongside Spurs owner Joe Lewis, is known to drive a hard bargain . Gianluigi Buffon is the world's most expensive keeper after his £32.6m move from Parma to Juve in 2001 . Levy is known to be one of the toughest negotiators in Europe and will not let Lloris leave on someone else's terms. His reputation for getting maximum value from the club's assets was underlined when Real Madrid paid a world record £85million for Gareth Bale after a summer of hardball tactics from Levy. And the Spurs supremo will take a similar stance in their attempts to keep Lloris, who signed a five-year deal last summer.

Summary: Lloris has established himself as one of the Premier League's best keepers . With uncertainty over David de Gea's future, United and PSG are interested . Lloris signed a five-year deal with Spurs last year . And Daniel Levy will put price tag on Lloris to keep United and PSG at bay .


It has been at the root of division and persecution for centuries, but it seems that the white skin of most modern Europeans did not evolve in Europe at all. Now genetic research has revealed that ancient European populations were dark skinned for far longer than had originally been thought. Rather than lightening as early humans migrated north from Africa around 40,000 years ago due to lower levels of sunlight, these first Homo sapiens retained their dark skin colour. Scroll down for video . This graphic above shows the influx of genes to Europe that brought lighter skin colour and taller body shapes, according to the new research on ancient human remains conducted by geneticists at Harvard University . Genetic analysis has shown that hunter gatherers living in Spain up to 8,500 years ago still had dark skin. It was not until 7,800 years ago, when the first farmers migrated from the Near East through Turkey that two key genes that provide lighter skin appeared. DNA analysis obtained from ancient human remains has shown that as these farmers bred with the dark skinned hunter gatherers, one of these genes became prevalent in the European population and European's skin colour began to lighten. Around 5,800 years ago the second gene, which makes skin colour lighter still, also began to spread though the European population. The first Europeans looked dramatically different to most of the fair skinned people that live there today. New research suggests Caucasians were a recent addition to the area, arriving on the continent 8,000 years ago . Europeans had dark skin for far longer than previously though. Photographed are two participants in the BBC's Trading Races where members of the British public spent several days dressed with a different skin colour . The research, which was presented at the 84th annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, shows that populations in Europe were still evolving until relatively recently. It also shows that a population of hunter gatherers living on the site of Motala, southern Sweden, had already developed both skin-lightening genes around 7,700 years ago together with a third that gave them blue eyes. Dr Iain Mathieson, a geneticist at Harvard University in Massachusetts who led the work, said: 'Ancient DNA makes it possible to examine populations as they were before, during and after adaptation events, and thus to reveal the tempo and mode of selection. A study of ancient human bones has revealed how Early Europeans had difficulties digesting milk around 5,000 years after the introduction of farming. It took at least that long for their genes to evolve until they were no longer intolerant to lactose, the natural sugar in mammalian milk, scientists suggests. Researchers looked at ancient DNA extracted from 13 individuals buried at archaeological sites in the Great Hungarian Plain - a region known to have been at the crossroads of cultural change in European prehistory. the samples were dated from 5,700 BC to 800 BC, ranging across the Stone, Copper, Bronze and Iron Ages. 'Our findings show progression towards lighter skin pigmentation as

Summary: The original migrants to Europe from Africa arrived 40,000 years ago . Up until 8,000 years ago, early hunter-gatherers largely had darker skin . When Near East farmers arrived, they carried with them light skin genes . Genomes of 83 people found 5 genes linked with diet and skin changes .


A controversial video of a woman applying make-up to a monkey has sparked debate online between those who think it is cruel and those cute. Teresa Bullock captured the two-minute clip at her house in Ohio on the birthday of her 18-year-old Macaque monkey named Angel. The video shows the monkey sitting up on a sink having its eyebrows plucked with a pair of tweezers. Its owner then proceeds to apply what looks like moisturizing cream, eye-liner, mascara and finally, and perhaps most shockingly, red lipstick. Discussing the clip, Teresa Bullock told Jukin Video: ‘Angel is an 18-year-old Java Macaque monkey with health issues so she is a little more human than most because she has to have diabetic shots twice daily and a heart pill. ‘She loves to do anything she watches you do and being pampered is the best part of her day, other than playing with her kitty. She is loved by many and smarter than most.' The monkey's owner Teresa Bullock captured the two-minute clip at her house in Ohio on the birthday of her 18-year-old Macaque named Angel . Despite this however, the video itself has been met with some concern from viewers. On Twitter, Jordan Reilly wrote: ‘I just watched a video of a lady putting make up on a monkey. I don't understand our world anymore.’ While YouTube user Samantha B wrote: ‘Are you sure she likes it? Baring teeth is a sign of fear and threatening in the monkey world. The video is cute, I just don't know if it's worth the monkey's agony.’ Speaking to MailOnline, PETA's UK Director, Mimi Bekhechi, said that ill-informed people are often inspired to obtain monkeys as pets on the back of such videos. In the video the owner proceeds to apply what looks like moisturising cream, eye-liner, mascara and finally, and perhaps most shockingly, red lipstick . She said: ‘Macaques live in highly interactive troops of 80 to 100 members, and a young female rhesus monkey stays with her mother and sisters for life. They form ‘one of the tightest and most complicated social systems in the animal kingdom,’ according to renowned primatologist Frans de Waal. ‘In captivity, this essential social fabric is ripped apart, and their individual needs and desires – such as seeking a mate, raising their young, and resolving territorial disputes – are completely thwarted. ‘A life indoors without the essential companionship of other monkeys – to be used as a living doll, no less – bears no resemblance to a macaque's natural life. PETA's UK director, Mimi Bekhechi, said that videos like this 'often inspire ill-informed people to obtain monkeys as pets' ‘What's more, many captive primates were torn away from their mothers in the wild shortly after birth, leaving them with lasting psychological scars.’ She concluded by saying that keeping monkeys is also potentially dangerous for humans and that not only are stressed primates known to lash out and attack those who keep them in captivity, they can also transmit disease. Adding: ‘The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that the

Summary: Teresa Bullock captured the video on the monkey's birthday in Ohio . Video shows primate getting mascara, eyeliner and moisturizer applied . The controversial content has sparked debate between two groups . PETA director said videos like this 'often inspire ill-informed people to obtain monkeys as pets' And Wild Futures spokesperson said the clip is 'really very sad'


Jack Wilshere took to Social Media to thank fans for their support at the Emirates Stadium on Monday night. The England international returned from injury to captain the Arsenal’s U21 side against Reading in the top-of-the-table clash. Serge Gnabry and Abou Diaby also featured in the game, but a goal from Niall Keown, the son of former north London favourite Martin, condemned them to defeat. Jack Wilshere took to Social Media to thank fans for coming to support the midfielder on Monday night . Wilshere will be hoping to return to Arsenal's first team for the season run-in and FA Cup semi-final . Wilshere said on Instagram: Thanks to all the fans that came to support me and the U21's last night, shame about the result but good to get another game under my belt!!! Feeling it today.' The 23-year-old hasn’t featured for the Arsenal first team since picking up an injury in the defeat to Manchester United back in November. Wilshere will be hoping to feature in the FA Cup semi-final clash with Reading later this month. Wilshere is left on the floor as the hosts chase the game without success in the second half . Wilshere smiles with referee Steve Plane ahead of the coin toss at the beginning of the match .

Summary: Jack Wilshere captained Arsenal U21s squad against Reading on Monday . Wilshere is building his fitness following his return from a long-term injury . However, he couldn't stop the young Gunners from losing the clash . Wilshere is hoping to appear in the FA Cup semi-final against Reading . READ: Arsenal have doubts over signing Liverpool star Raheem Sterling .


The NYPD detective caught on video screaming at an Uber driver has apologized in a televised interview. Detective Patrick Cherry was stripped of his shield and gun and will be placed on administrative duty following the outburst which was viewed more than three million times on YouTube. Reacting to the mass outcry, Cherry appears on NBC 4 New York on Friday night to say: 'I apologize. I sincerely apologize.' He adds: 'People shouldn’t be treated that way. I let my emotions get the better of me and I was angry. 'My intention was to be courteous and then we got into an argument. There was no intention to berate or hurt deeply the driver.' SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Apology: Detective Patrick Cherry appears on NBC tonight to 'sincerely apologize' for shouting at an Uber driver . Screaming and raging: Detective Patrick Cherry, pictured in the blue shirt, launched his tirade after the Uber driver hooted at him . The New York Post reported in addition to being stripped of his badge, Detective Patrick Cherry will be placed on modified duty before being transferred out of the Joint Terrorism Task Force. 'No good cop should watch that video without a wince,' NYPD Police Chief Bill Bratton said at a press conference announcing Cherry was being placed on modified duty. 'Because all good cops know that officer just made their jobs a little bit harder,' Bratton added. 'In that kind of encounter, anger like that is unacceptable. In any encounter, discourtesy and obscene language like that is unacceptable.' The New York Police Department's Internal Affairs Bureau launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred in the West Village, after footage captured by a passenger was posted online. The officer was named by the New York Daily News as Detective Patrick Cherry of the NYPD's Joint Terrorism Task Force. Shell shocked: The driver, named only as Humayun, pictured, tried to repeatedly apologise to Detective Cherry . Detective Cherry was in plainclothes and trying to park his unmarked Hyundai without signalling when the Uber driver known only as Humayun honked his horn. The angered detective pulled over the Uber cab and launched a tirade, questioning the diver's command of the English language as well as his driving ability. Cherry's case was transferred to the Civilian Complaint Review Board following a complaint of 'discourtesy'. Detectives' Endowment Association President Michael Palladino said Cherry was returning from a visit with his colleague Detective Harry Hill. Hill had recently had a heart attack while undergoing surgery and Cherry was reportedly very stressed. 'The past five days have been emotionally draining for the members of the JTTF dealing with their fellow detective's health,' Palladino said. 'Despite what some people think, cops have feelings, too.' During the three-minute video, Detective Cherry shouts at the driver, screaming, 'I don't know where you're coming from, where you think you're appropriate in doing that.' 'That's not the way it works,' he continued. 'How long have you been in this country?' The two passengers in the backseat of the car can be heard assuring the

Summary: Patrick Cherry will appear on NBC New York on Friday night to apologize . He has been stripped of his badge, will be placed on desk duty before being transferred out of the NYPD's Joint Terrorism Task Force division . Cherry was investigated by the Civilian Complaint Review Board after an Uber passenger recorded meltdown . 'No good cop should watch that video without a wince,' NYPD Police Chief Bill Bratton said at a press conference Wednesday . Cherry was reportedly on his way back from visiting a colleague in hospital . The Uber driver 'honked' at Cherry as he pulled into a parking space without signalling .


Federal health officials say 106 passengers and six crew members aboard the Celebrity Infinity cruise ship were sickened by the gastrointestinal illness norovirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a Monday news release there were 2117 total passengers on the ship and 964 total crew members. The agency said the main symptoms for those affected were diarrhea and throwing up. The ship was on its journey from March 29 to April 13, federal health officials said. Outbreak: Federal health officials say 106 passengers and six crew members aboard the Celebrity Infinity (seen in this file photo) cruise ship were sickened by the gastrointestinal illness norovirus . The CDC's release said 'One CDC Vessel Sanitation Program environmental health officer and one epidemiologist have boarded the ship in San Diego, CA on April 13, 2015 to conduct an environmental health assessment and evaluate the outbreak and response activities. 'Specimens have been collected and have been tested by CDC to determine the causative agent for this outbreak is norovirus.' The CDC said staff on the Infinity stepped up cleaning and disinfection in response to the outbreak. Symptoms of norovirus include vomiting, diarrhea, fever and body aches. According to the CDC, most people recover within three days. The CDC recommends on its website that anyone sick with norovirus stay well hydrated. The Infinity was on a 15-night cruise. The Celebrity website says the ship regularly travels through the Panama Canal and to Alaska. Illness: Symptoms of norovirus (pictured) include vomiting, diarrhea, fever and body aches. According to the CDC, most people recover within three days . In a statement sent to Daily Mail Online, Celebrity Cruises, part of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., said only 99 passengers and 1 crew member became sick. 'Those affected by the short-lived illness responded well to over-the-counter medication being administered onboard the ship,' the company said. 'During the sailing, we took a number of steps to prevent the transmission of the illness, including implementing enhanced cleaning procedures and protocols, and using special cleaning products and disinfectants that are proven to kill norovirus to clean throughout the ship. 'Additionally, when Celebrity Infinity arrived to San Diego, California, today, we began an extensive and thorough sanitizing onboard the ship and within the cruise terminal, to help prevent any illness from affecting the subsequent sailing.' The statement continued 'Also, all guests will receive a letter at boarding that asks if they have experienced any gastrointestinal symptoms within the last three days. Similarly, if any guest is uncomfortable taking their cruise, for reasons related to personal health or otherwise, our staff assisted them in rescheduling their sailing for another time.' The Maritime-Executive reported the ship previously experienced gastrointestinal illness outbreaks in 2006 and 2013.

Summary: The CDC says 106 passengers and six crew members aboard the Celebrity Infinity cruise ship were sickened by the gastrointestinal illness norovirus . Staff on the Infinity stepped up cleaning and disinfection in response to the outbreak, according to the health agency . The ship was on its journey from March 29 to April 13 . Symptoms of norovirus include vomiting, diarrhea, fever and body aches. According to the CDC, most people recover within three days . Celebrity Cruises said in a statement that over-the-counter medication was administered on board . The ship previously experienced gastrointestinal illness outbreaks in 2006 and 2013 .


One of the biggest fixtures on the German footballing calendar takes place this weekend, although some of the usual gloss has been taken off a game recently baptised Der Klassiker. Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich have shared the last five Bundesliga titles between them and Bayern are set to continue their domestic domination this term. This time, however, the two giant antagonists of the German game meet with 31 points and nine positions separating them in the standings, but that does not mean the stakes are not as high as they always are when these two clubs meet. Jurgen Klopp (centre) celebrates with his Borussia Dortmund players after their victory against Hannover . Dortmund are now only five points from the top six having climbed their way from the foot of the table at the midway stage of the season to 10th, although their coach Jurgen Klopp insists their league position after the Klassiker is not his biggest concern. 'We've got to try to beat Bayern and where that can take us in the league is secondary,' Klopp said. 'Although we're 10th, and although there's a huge points gap between us, and although a lot is different compared to the past, it's still a Borussia Dortmund home game. 'I don't recall us gifting any of these games in the past. Dortmund's Jakub Blaszczykowski (right) challenges Hannover centre back Christian Schulz . 'Gladbach have shown us how it's done. Wolfsburg have also beaten them, but it's not all that easy.' Victory would nevertheless be important for Dortmund if they are to close the gap on the top six and qualify for Europe next season, while a second consecutive defeat for Bayern is almost unheard of and it would allow Wolfsburg to reduce the deficit at the top to seven points. The Wolves host bottom-placed Stuttgart on Saturday while third-placed Borussia Monchengladbach can strengthen their grip on a place in the Champions League with a win at Hoffenheim. The battle at the bottom of the table is intensifying with all of the bottom eight sides separated by just seven points and still in danger. Xabi Alonso cuts a cool figure during Bayern Munich's training session on Thursday . Hamburg reacted to their slide into the bottom three by appointing Peter Knabel as their new coach during the international break and his first game is a daunting trip to fourth-placed Bayer Leverkusen. The northern Germany side therefore risk coming out the other side of the weekend inside the bottom two with Paderborn travelling to Hertha Berlin on Sunday. Freiburg and Cologne are also involved in that scrap and they meet on Saturday with Mainz travelling to Werder Bremen. Elsewhere, Augsburg host Schalke on Sunday and Eintracht Frankfurt welcome Hannover and their under-fire coach Tayfun Korkut to the Waldstadion.

Summary: Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich have shared the last five Bundesliga titles between them . Bayern currently have a 10-point lead at the summit of the table . Dortmund are 31 points behind their rivals in 10th place .


A new comprehensive study of 3.9million military personnel who served after 9/11 has found no direct link between deployment to a war zone and elevated suicide rates. Researchers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, Washington, concluded that military suicides may be more likely after members leave the service than during active duty deployment, particularly if their time in uniform is brief. ‘It was certainly intuitive as the wars went on and suicides went up for people to assume that deployment was the reason, but our data show that that is too simplistic; when you look at the total population, deployment is not associated with suicide,’ said lead author Mark Reger. New study: Researchers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord looked at military records of 3.9million personnel who served after 9/11 and found no direct link between deployment to a war zone and elevated suicide rates . Matter of honor: Service members with a dishonorable discharge were about twice as likely to commit suicide as those who had an honorable separation . The four-year study, the largest of its kind, was published Wednesday in the Journal of American Medicine Association Psychiatry. While the US military has traditionally experienced lower suicide rates than the civilian population, suicides among active duty service members have surged in the past decade, almost doubling in the Army and the Marines Corps, Reger said. In 2012, Pentagon reported 320 suicides by active-duty service members; another 268 soldiers took their lives last year. To understand the relationship between deployment and self-inflicted death, researchers reviewed military records for more than 3.9million active-duty soldiers and reservists who joined up between October 7, 2001 and December 31, 2007. A total of 31,962 deaths occurred, including 5,041 suicides, by December 31, 2009. Suicide rates were similar regardless of whether or not servicemen and women were deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan. The study did not factor in veterans’ exposure to combat and the potential effect of traumatic events on the battlefield on suicide rates. There were 1,162 suicides among those who deployed and 3,879 among those who didn't, representing suicide rates per 100,000 person-years of 18.86 and 17.78, respectively. Leaving the military significantly increased suicide risk, however, with a suicide rate of 26.06 after separating from service compared with 15.12 for those who remained in uniform. At home and abroad: Suicide rates were similar regardless of whether or not servicemen and women were deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan . Those who left sooner had a greater risk, with a rate of 48.04 among those who spent less than a year in the military. Service members with a dishonorable discharge were about twice as likely to commit suicide as those who had an honorable separation. ‘This is the first time such a huge, comprehensive study has found an increased suicide risk among those who have separated from service, particularly if they served for less than four years or had an other than honorable discharge,’ said Rajeev Ramchand, a researcher in military mental health and suicide prevention at Rand Corporation who wasn't involved in the study. It's possible that

Summary: Researchers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord concluded military suicides may be more likely after members leave service than during deployment . The four-year study looked at military records of 3.9million service members from October 7, 2001 to December 31, 2007 . Total of 31,962 deaths occurred, including 5,041 suicides, by December 31, 2009 . There were 1,162 suicides among those who deployed and 3,879 among those who didn't . Soldiers with a dishonorable discharge were twice as likely to commit suicide as those who had honorable discharge .


A British man has been arrested in Turkey after an operation against a far-left militant group that left a prosecutor dead. The British national, of Polish origin but who has not been named, was arrested on Saturday as part of an operation against the Revolutionary People's Liberation Party-Front, according to reports. Members of the banned leftist group - known as the DHKP-C - took senior Turkish prosecutor Mehmet Selim Kiraz hostage last week. Both the prosecutor and the hostage takers were killed after a police shoot-out. Scroll down for video . Sick: Members of the banned leftist group - known as the DHKP-C - took senior Turkish prosecutor Mehmet Selim Kiraz hostage last week. Both the prosecutor and the hostage takers were killed after a police shoot-out . Murderers: A handout photo provided by the Istanbul head prosecutor shows two hostage takers seconds after they entered the Istanbul Court House where Mehmet Selim Kiraz was later killed . A Foreign Office spokeswoman said this morning: 'I can confirm that a British national has been arrested in Turkey and that we are offering consular assistance.' The DHKP-C is listed as a terrorist organisation by the US, EU and Turkey. Two members of the DHKP-C and the prosecutor they held hostage inside a courthouse in Istanbul died after the shootout. Police had negotiated with the gunmen for six hours before the violent end to the hostage situation, according to Istanbul police chief Selami Altinok. Pictures emerged of the hostage takers holding a gun to the prosecutor's head during the siege. Sadness: Thousands of people attended last Wednesday's funeral ceremony for Turkish prosecutor Mehmet Selim Kiraz inside the main courthouse where he died the previous day . Grief: Mehmet Selim Kiraz was shot in the head during the stand-off and rushed to hospital where doctors tried in vain to save his life. Pictured is his funeral the following day . Police had negotiated with the gunmen for six hours before the violent end to the hostage situation. Pictured are the thousands of people who turned out for Mehmet Selim Kiraz's funeral . Turkey has blocked access to Twitter and YouTube after they refused a request to remove pictures of Kiraz held during the armed siege last week. Before imposing the blocks on the websites, Turkish authorities had tried to prevent newspapers printing images taken during the siege last week. The newspapers were accused by the government of 'spreading terrorist propaganda' in sharing the images of the hostage-taking. The prosecutor, identified by state television as Kiraz, was shot in the head during the stand-off and rushed to hospital where doctors tried to save his life. Turkish prime minister Ahmet Davutoglu and hospital officials later announced he had died. Private news agency Dogan reported police special forces had entered the building, which was evacuated. It was not clear how the assailants managed to get arms into the courthouse. Mr Kiraz was the prosecutor investigating the death of a teenager who was hit by a police gas canister fired during nationwide anti-government protests in 2013. The DHKP-C, which

Summary: Man is a British national of Polish origin, but has not yet been identified . He was arrested on Saturday as part of an operation against the DHKP-C . Banned leftist militant group took senior Turkish prosecutor Mehmet Selim Kiraz hostage in Istanbul last week . Both Kiraz and hostage takers were killed in the resulting police shoot-out .


Muslim women should be allowed to wear a full-face veil while appearing in court, Britain's most senior judge has suggested. Lord Neuberger, the President of the Supreme Court, said judges and courtrooms should allow women to wear the traditional dress as they should 'show, and be seen to show' respect towards different customs. He said judges should be 'sensitive' to the fact that they usually came from 'more privileged sector of society' than many of those facing them and they should have an understanding of the 'different cultural and social habits'. Lord Neuberger said Britain's privileged judges must be aware of their 'subconscious bias' when dealing with poorer members of society . His address to the Criminal Justice Alliance came at a time of uncertainty over the place of Muslim traditional dress in the legal system. Following a controversial trial in 2003 of a Muslim woman accused of witness intimidation, Lord Chief Justice Lord Thomas said there was a need for clear guidance on the issue. Rebekah Dawson refused to give evidence after being told she had to remove her face veil to let the jury see her face while testifying. The 22-year-old was later sentenced to six months in prison at Blackfriars Crown Court after changing her plea. Rebekah Dawson refused to give evidence after being told she had to remove her face veil to let the jury see her face while testifying. Here she pictured during her court hearing . Last year, the European Court of Human Rights upheld a ban by France on wearing the Muslim full-face veil, the niqab. A case was brought by a 24-year-old French woman, who argued that the ban on wearing the veil in public violated her freedom of religion and expression. In Lord Neuberger's address, he said judges and lawyers often failed to recognise how 'artificial and intimidating' courts could be for ordinary people. He said: 'I sometimes wonder whether our trial procedures really are the best way of getting at the truth. 'Would you feel that you had given of your best if you had been forced to give evidence in unfamiliar surroundings, with lots of strangers watching, in an intimidating court, with lawyers in funny clothes asking questions, often aggressively and trying to catch you out, and with no ability to tell the story as you remember it?' Dawson was later sentenced to six months in prison at Blackfriars Crown Court (pictured) He said this did not mean a call for a major overhaul of court proceedings but said judges, lawyers and court staff must do as much as possible to help people feel at ease in court. He continued: 'Judges have to show, and have to be seen to show, respect to everybody equally, and that requires an understanding of different cultural and social habits. 'It is necessary to have some understanding as to how people from different cultural, social, religious or other backgrounds think and behave and how they expect others to behave. 'Well known examples include how some religions consider it inappropriate to take the oath, how some

Summary: Lord Neuberger said Muslim women should be allowed to wear a full-face veil when appearing in court to show respect to 'different customs . He also said judges must be aware of their 'subconscious bias' Judges are 'rightly' seen as from 'privileged' part of society, he said . He cited a judge ruling on a case of an unemployed traveller as an example . Since publication of this article, Lord Neuberger has since clarified his position which may be read here: Article .


A young Syrian boy has revealed how he saw depraved Islamic State militants playing football with a severed head inside the besieged Yarmouk refugee camp. Amjad Yaaqub, 16, said he stumbled on the barbaric scene shortly after the terrorists beat him unconscious when they burst into his family home at the camp in the Syrian capital Damascus. The schoolboy said the ISIS fighters were looking for his brother, who is a member of the Palestinian rebel group who ran and defended the camp for several years before ISIS carried out a bloody assault that has left more than 200 people dead in just seven days. His story was revealed as refugees in Yarmouk spoke of the daily atrocities they have witnessed since ISIS seized control of 90 per cent of the camp, including innocent children being slaughtered in front of their anguished parents. Scroll down for video . Scene of death: A destroyed graveyard is photographed in Yarmouk camp following the intense fighting . Innocent: Palestinians, who fled the Yarmouk refugee camp, sit on mattresses inside a school in Damascus . After enduring two years of famine and fighting, Ibrahim Abdel Fatah said he saw heads cut off by ISIS in the Palestinian camp of Yarmouk. That was it. He fled and hasn't looked back. Unshaven, pale and gaunt, he has found refuge with his wife and seven children at the Zeinab al-Haliyeh school in Tadamun, a southeastern district of the Syrian capital held by the army. 'I saw severed heads. They killed children in front of their parents. We were terrorised,' he said. 'We had heard of their cruelty from the television, but when we saw it ourselves... I can tell you, their reputation is well-deserved,' the 55-year-old said. The school is currently home to 98 displaced people, among them 40 children, who have been put up in three classrooms. The usual occupants, schoolchildren, have been evacuated temporarily from rooms where mattresses and bedding now blanket the floor. 'I left my house which was the only thing I had. My family lived on rations supplied by UNRWA,' the United Nations agency that looks after Palestinian refugees, the former caretaker said. Destroyed: In late December 2012, Yarmouk - just four miles from central Damascus - became a battlefield between pro- and anti-government forces before a merciless siege began . A man stands on a staircase inside a demolished building inside the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp . Anwar Abdel Hadi, a Palestine Liberation Organisation official in Damascus, said 500 families, or about 2,500 people, fled Yarmouk before IS fighters attacked the camp last Wednesday. Before the assault, there were around 18,000 people in Yarmouk in a southern neighbourhood of the Syrian capital. Yarmouk was once a thriving district housing 160,000 Palestinian refugees and Syrians. But that was before it too was caught up in the widespread civil unrest which erupted in 2011. In late December 2012, Yarmouk - just four miles from central Damascus - became a battlefield between pro- and anti-government forces before a merciless siege began. The camp has been encircled

Summary: Amjad Yaaqub, 16, saw ISIS militants kicking a severed head in the camp . They also beat the schoolboy unconscious while looking for his brother . Meanwhile 55-year-old Ibrahim Abdel Fatah said children are being killed . Extremists are slaughtering innocents in front of their parents he revealed .