A 13-year-old girl has been gunned down by ISIS snipers in the Syrian capital of Damascus as she tried to flee a militant-held area of the city, according to reports. The teenager, identified as Zeynab Daghastani, was shot and killed as she made her way through the southern streets of the Al-Yarmouk Camp towards the nearby neighbourhood of Yalda. Zeynab was shot dead on the evening of April 7 last week according to a worker at the Jafra Foundation, an aid organisation working in the area. Zeynab Daghastani, 13, was reportedly gunned down by ISIS snipers in Al-Yarmouk Camp, on the outskirts of Damascus, as she fled the militants (pictured, Islamic State fighters as they captured the camp ten days ago) According to relief workers in the area, Zeynab was killed on Tuesday as she tried to make her way from Yarmouk to a nearby neighbourhood controlled by the Syrian Army (pictured, ISIS fighters in Yarmouk) The worker, named only as Nina, also revealed that activists and relief workers were also being targeted by ISIS, according to the IBTimes. Nina told the publication that she had got the information from Aknaf Bait al-Maqdis, a Palestinian rebel group who are trying to recapture Yarmouk from ISIS. Thousands of Palestinians have been trying to escape Yarmouk since the area fell under ISIS control on April 4, leaving 200 people dead in seven days, including children who were slaughtered in front of their parents. Around 160,000 Palestinians used to live in Yarmouk, just a few miles from the palace of president Bashar Al-Assad, but many fled after his regime began bombing the neighbourhood in 2012 during the Arab Spring uprisings. The district was soon surrounded and food, water, and electricity supplies were all cut off, with around 18,000 residents still trapped inside. Around 18,000 Palestinians have been under siege in Yarmouk since 2012, before ISIS fighters moved in earlier this month. Since then thousands more have fled, while many who remained have been killed . Those who have managed to escape Yarmouk since ISIS captured it have told of militants playing football in the streets with severed heads, and children killed in front of their families . The plight of those in Yarmouk was brought to international attention in February last year when the United Nations Relief and Works Agency finally managed to bring much-needed aid to the area. Hundreds of civilians were pictured packing the bombed-out streets, desperately trying to get their hands on and food available. It was estimated that, before the UN workers arrived, the average resident of Yarmouk was living on 400 calories a day, less than a quarter of the daily recommended amount. It was reported at the time that some had taken to eating stray cats and dogs in desperation, all while being shelled and bombed by Assad's troops. Their situation became even more dire at the start of this month when ISIS stormed the camp. Around 2,500 people managed to flee before the assault took place, but many were left behind, trapped when ISIS posted snipers in the

Summary: Zeynab Daghastani, 13, reportedly gunned down as she fled Yarmouk camp . Teen trying to get to nearby Yalda district which is not under ISIS control . Yarmouk, on the outskirts of Damascus, has been under siege since 2012 . ISIS seized it ten days ago and have been butchering those trapped there .


Jeffrey Walker told jurors that the Philadelphia Police Department drug squad targeted 'white 'college-boy... khaki-pants types' who were 'easy to intimidate' A disgraced ex-police officer testifying against his drug squad colleagues acknowledged on Tuesday that he stole drug money, planted evidence and lied on police paperwork too many times to count. Jeffrey Walker told jurors that the Philadelphia Police Department drug squad targeted 'white college-boy, ... khaki-pants types' who were 'easy to intimidate'. That matches the description of some of the drug dealers who have testified in recent weeks in the federal police corruption trial. The witnesses have said the squad stole as much as $80,000 at a time during illegal raids marked by threats and physical violence. Walker, 46, said police brass applauded the drug squad because they made big arrests that made them look good. Squad leader Thomas Liciardello, the lead defendant, 'produced big jobs, a lot of arrests,' he said. 'They liked that, as far as the bosses and supervisors were concerned. It made them look good. It was nothing but a dog and pony show. That's all it is,' Walker said. Liciardello, he said, always got a cut of the money stolen or skimmed from drug suspects, while the others split the 'jobs' they worked, Walker said. He said he first stole money as a uniformed patrolman when he chased a dealer into a house and spotted a large bag of cash on top of the refrigerator. 'I never saw that much money. I was a young kid,' Walker told jurors. 'I took some money, put it in my jacket pocket.' Defense lawyers have attacked Walker's credibility and will no doubt point out on cross-examination the times he admits acting alone, even before he joined the elite undercover drug unit. He also said he developed a drinking problem and became forgetful. Walker joined the department at about 20 and had nearly 24 years in when he was arrested in an FBI sting last year. Before then, he had refused to cooperate when the FBI asked him to speak to them about the unit. But he changed course after being caught in the sting, accused of stealing $15,000 and planting drugs in someone's car. He has been in custody for nearly a year and hopes to avoid a life sentence through his testimony. Walker said he once worked out of the same undercover squad car with Liciardello and Brian Reynolds but was turned out by those work friends as he went through a divorce, weight loss surgery and other personal problems. More than 160 drug convictions have been overturned since Walker pleaded guilty, and scores of civil-rights lawsuits are pending against Walker and the defendants. Defendant, Philadelphia police department drug squad leader Thomas Liciardello (pictured) always got a cut of the money stolen or skimmed from drug suspects, Walker told jurors on Tuesday .

Summary: Jeffrey Walker told jurors on Tuesday that the Philadelphia police drug squad targeted white 'college-boy, khaki-pants types... easy to intimidate' Witnesses have said the squad stole as much as $80,000 at a time during illegal raids marked by threats and physical violence .


A woman who was addicted to energy drinks ballooned to a size 20 after spending £11,000 on her high-sugar habit in just four years. Jade Wimsey, 24, from Goole, East Yorkshire, would down up to seven cans a day at more than £1.50 a pop and totalling more than 1,540 calories. Her fizz addiction caused her weight to rocket to 17st 6lb. She is now a slim size 12 having shed six stone in 18 months by kicking the energy fuel for good. Jade Wimsey went from a size 12 to 20 in four years as she guzzled up to seven cans of energy drinks a day . 'I never associated energy drinks with gaining weight. I didn't really consider the hidden calorie or sugar content in them,' said Jade, who runs a blog called girlupnorth.co.uk. 'In fact, some energy drinks brands say the beverage speeds up your metabolism so I figured it was alright for me!' Jade's weight made her the victim of cruel jibes by male customers at the bar she worked at. She was even humiliated for her size by bullies on Facebook. 'I would down so many cans per day without thinking about it. Ditching energy drinks - alongside a healthy eating plan - made an astonishing difference to my weight.' Growing up, Jade had always lived a healthy lifestyle, eating home-cooked meals prepared by her mother. But that changed after she started university. Living away from home, Jade soon developed a taste for fast food and became hooked on energy drinks. Jade has reached her goal weight of 11 stone 6.5lbs after losing six stone from kicking her fizzy habit . 'Like most university students when they leave home for the first time, I started eating more takeaways and ready meals. 'Around the same time, I also discovered energy drinks. I loved the sweet taste of them and the caffeine kick they gave. 'Soon, I was relying on cans of the stuff to get me through the day. It got to the point where an energy drink was the first thing I drank when I got out of bed in the morning. 'I would insist on a can with every meal and then have a few extra as a snack. 'If I was driving, I'd down an energy drink. Then when I'd stopped at the petrol station, I'd pick up two more cans of the stuff. 'I would buy a can whenever I could get hold of one. If there was an offer on energy drinks, I would stock up on them. 'I could easily spend £10.50 on cans per day.' The 24-year-old from Yorkshire became the victim of cruel jibes as she ballooned to nearly 18 stone . In September 2013, she joined Slimming World, began a healthy diet and cut out energy drinks for good . Consuming between five to seven energy drinks every day, Jade piled on the pounds. She went from being a slim size 12/14 to a size 18. 'In my head, I thought it was fine to drink so many energy

Summary: Jade Wimsey frittered away thousands on up to seven caffeine kicks a day . The 24-year-old ballooned to nearly 18 stone and suffered from cruel jibes . Jade, from East Yorkshire, is now a size 12 after crushing her addiction .


A former Fortune 500 executive from New Hampshire who caused a highway crash that killed a Vermont couple and their unborn baby was accused of being 'heartless' in court on Wednesday by angry family members. Prosecutors have said Robert Dellinger told investigators he was trying to kill himself in December 2013 when he drove his pickup truck across an Interstate 89 median and smashed into an SUV carrying 24-year-old Amanda Murphy, who was 8 months pregnant, and her fiance, 29-year-old Jason Timmons. Relatives of Murphy and Timmons tore into Dellinger during the first of the two-day sentencing hearing. Amanda Murphy's mother, Tammy Langlois, and Murphy's sister, Ashley Murphy, cry after speaking about the moment they learned of the accident that killed Murphy, her unborn child, and her fiancee, Jason Timmons, during Robert Dellinger's sentencing on Wednesday . Defense attorney Lucy Karl comforts Robert Dellinger after testimony by the families of Amanda Murphy and Jason Timmons. The former Fortune 500 executive has admitted causing a highway crash that killed them and their unborn fetus . 'I have been robbed and violated. I will never see or touch my child ever again,' Timmons' mother, Debbie Blanchard, said as she fought back tears. 'How could you be so heartless? You still have a family; you have taken mine from me', reports the Valley News of West Lebanon. Dellinger appeared to be deeply remorseful during the hearing, the newspaper reported. 'You have my deepest, most heartfelt apology, condolences and remorse for your loss. I am so sorry,' the 54-year-old Dellinger said through sobs. 'My guilt and remorse will be with me forever. I ask for your forgiveness, and I pray for your healing.' Dellinger, of Sunapee, New Hampshire, was a senior vice president and chief financial officer at PPG Industries Inc. when he left in 2011 because of health problems. He also held high-level posts at Sprint Corp., Delphi Corp. and General Electric Co. Earlier he had told the court he has 'never been suicidal.' Tragic: John Timmons, 29, and Amanda Murphy, 24, were killed instantly in the crash on December 7, 2013 . Pregnant: This is an ultrasound of the couple's unborn baby who they were going to call Reagan Elizabeth . He pleaded guilty in February to negligent homicide for the deaths of the couple, who were from Wilder, Vermont, and to assault for the death of the fetus. He faces 12 to 24 years in prison when sentencing resumes on Thursday. During Wednesday's hearing, Dellinger's wife, Deborah, called him a man of 'ethics, integrity and friendship,' the Valley News reported. 'We are devastated by the deaths of your loved ones,' she said as her husband broke down at the defense table. 'We have been and continue to pray every day for your collective peace and comfort.' Dellinger reportedly broke down in tears at the defense table as his wife was speaking to the relatives of Murphy and Timmons. Defense lawyers have said Dellinger was suffering from delirium due to a 'toxic regime' of prescription medications for multiple sclerosis and depression. In asking for

Summary: Robert Dellinger, 54, allegedly tried to kill himself in December 2013 by driving across highway, but instead he killed a young couple . Amanda Murphy, 24, and Jason Timmons, 29, were killed instantly in the crash in Lebanon, New Hampshire . Murphy was eight months pregnant with their first child, a girl . Dellinger pleaded guilty in February to negligent homicide for their deaths, and to assault for the death of the fetus . He faces 12 to 24 years in prison when sentencing resumes on Thursday .


Drunk driver: Laura Smith has been charged with DUI, child endangerment and public intoxication . Police in Memphis have arrested a woman who they say was drunk driving and allowed a 10-year-old girl to take over the wheel of her car. The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports 35-year old Laura Eugenia Smith faces multiple charges, including DUI, child endangerment and public intoxication. In an affidavit, police say a witness noticed the girl driving Smith's car with Smith sitting in the passenger seat. The witness, Josh Staten, said the noticed the vehicle and couldn't believe his eyes. '(The girl was) actually in her lap and the woman was laying back,' Staten told WREG. 'There was no way the other woman could actually see the road.' Staten then followed the vehicle into an auto parts store parking lot. He used his truck to block the exit so that Smith could not leave while he called police. However Smith backed her car into Smith's truck. She then got out of her car and started to spray him with pepper spray, according to Staten. Scene: The incident occurred on South Third street in South Memphis on Thursday night . Sprayed: Witness Josh Staten tried to contain Smith until police arrived, and she pepper sprayed him . Trapped: Staten said he used his truck to pin Smith in this parking lot so she wouldn't keep driving . 'I just turned and the whole time I was talking to the cops I’m getting sprayed with pepper spray,' Staten said. The police found Smith in the driver's seat. Officers say she smelled of alcohol and tripped and fell into them after exiting the car. She was so drunk she could not stand on her own. It is unclear whether Smith and the girl are related. The girl was released to her mother and the Department of Child Services were notified.

Summary: Laura Smith charged with DUI, public intoxication and child endangerment . Was in her car in South Memphis Thursday night when a witnessed realized a little girl was driving . The girl, 10, was not Smith's daughter, but they may be related . Witnessed contained Smith in a parking lot but she attacked him . Police arrived and arrested her . The girl was returned to her mother and DCS were notified .


David Luiz could be a doubt for Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League clash with Barcelona after picking up a hamstring injury on Sunday. The Brazilian defender went off after 35 minutes of PSG's 3-2 win over Marseille after suffering an injjury to his left leg. Shortly after his side had fallen behind in their top of the table clash,the Brazilian was running away from a Marseille player, before being caught by a stray leg. David Luiz carries the ball out of defence on one of his trademark forays, but one such run led to his injury . The Brazilian defender immediately signalled to the bench that he would need to be replaced . The former-Chelsea defender attempted to continue breaking forward, but pulled up sharply holding his hamstring a couple of yards later. The club's official English Twitter account confirmed it was a muscle pull, tweeting: '@DavidLuiz_4 crumples to the floor with a hamstring pull #OMPSG' Reports suggest the 27-year-old will have scans on Monday to assess the extent of the injury. If it is serious as suggested then Luiz will surely be a doubt for PSG's upcoming games with Saint-Etienne, Bastia and Barcelona, whom the French side face in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on April 15. in his absence the French champions looked less than assured, conceding a second poor goal just a few minutes after Luiz departed, but they rallied to win the game and return to the top of the table with a better second-half display. Luiz limped off, and could now be a doubt for the Champions league quarter-final against Barcelona . PSG will hope their star defender can recover quickly, as he is a key part of their plans .

Summary: David Luiz pulled up in the 35th minute of Ligue 1's Le Classique . Luiz was immediately replaced, and club confirmed a pulled hamstring . PSG defender will have scans on Monday, but could be out for weeks . Barcelona meet PSG on April 15 in the first leg of Champions League tie .


Surgeons have removed kidneys that each weighed as much as a newborn baby from an Indian man with a genetic disorder. The giant internal organ reportedly weighed a colossal 6lbs (2.7kg) - and was 20 times bigger thanit should have been. It was was extracted from a 45-year-old suffering from autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). This condition causes fluid-filled cysts to grow in the kidneys, so they expand in size. Surgeons have removed the kidneys, which weighed as much as a newborn baby, from a 45-year-old man with a genetic disease. Scan shows the kidneys, which had grown to 20 times their normal size . Incredibly, a week after his initial operation at Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, a second kidney weighing 5.5lbs (2.5kg) was removed. Both kidneys beat the previous record of 4.7lbs (2.1kg), which was removed in Dhule, India, in 2011, according to Guinness World Records. Normally, healthy kidneys weigh between 125g and 170g in men - less than half a pound. The patient was diagnosed with ADPKD, which is potentially lethal, last year. He arrived at the hospital suffering from high fever, blood in his urine and severe abdominal pain before he was admitted. 'I used to remain tired throughout the day due to excessive blood loss,' the patient, whose name has not been released by the hospital, said. It took a team of surgeons three hours to remove the giant organ, before he was then put on dialysis. He will soon receive a kidney transplant. Dr Bhargav, one of the surgeons who carried out the procedure, said: 'The kidney was 20 times the normal size and was stuck around the intestines. Normal healthy kidneys weight between 125g and 170g in men - less than half a pound. One of the kidneys the doctors removed weighed 6lbs (2.7kg) (is is pictured on the scales) 'The patient is recovering and awaiting a kidney transplant.' ADPKD affects between 1 in 700-1,000 individuals worldwide, with 12.5 million cases globally, and is currently incurable. It is caused by mutations in one or more genes, causing them to function abnormally. Cysts develop in the kidneys, and often the livers and the pancreas. Over time, they grow and multiple, replacing normal healthy tissue and causing the kidneys to stop working. In the early stages, there may be no symptoms and the cysts won't be noticed until adulthood. They will vary by individual but may include back or abdominal pain, recurrent urinary infections or blood in the urine, kidney stones and kidney failure. Two thirds of adults with ADPKD will develop high blood pressure, and 1 in 12 will develop small brain aneurysms. Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is an inherited condition that causes small, fluid-filled sacs called cysts to develop in the kidneys. Although children are born with the condition, ADPKD does not usually cause any noticeable problems until the cysts grow large enough to affect the kidneys' functions. In most cases, this doesn't occur until 30-60 years of age. When ADPKD reaches this stage, it can cause a wide range of problems,

Summary: Man, 45, had a kidney weighing 6lbs (2.7kg) removed in a Delhi hospital . His other kidney, weighing 5.5 lbs (2.5kg) was removed a week later . Both kidneys beat the record of a 4.7lbs (2.1kg) kidney removed in 2011 . He had autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), which caused his kidneys to grow to 20 times the normal size .


Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale will be rested for Saturday's La Liga game at home to Eibar, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday, meaning the Welshman joins suspended midfielders Toni Kroos and James Rodriguez on the sidelines. Ancelotti said he had not made a final decision on who would come into his starting lineup for the game at the Bernabeu, when second-placed Real will look to close the gap on leaders Barcelona, who play at Sevilla later on Saturday, to one point. Asier Illarramendi and Isco will probably play alongside Luka Modric in midfield, with Jese joining Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema up front. Gareth Bale (centre) is being rested by Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti for the Eibar clash . The Real Madrid boss is to give young players Jese and Asier Illarramendi a game on Saturday . 'All I can say is that Illarra and Jese have a very good chance of playing,' Ancelotti told a news conference. Real at least have Ronaldo available after the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) rescinded a yellow card the Portugal forward was shown in Wednesday's 2-0 win at Rayo Vallecano which would have carried a one-match suspension. Ronaldo is the La Liga's top scorer this season with 37 goals, four ahead of Barcelona's Argentina forward Lionel Messi. Cristiano Ronaldo will play and hopes to add to his already 37 goals in La Liga, the league's highest . Karim Benzema (R) and Alvaro Arbeloa in action during a training session at Valdebebas training ground . Ancelotti said Ronaldo's Portugal team mate Pepe, a centre back, would be available both for Saturday and Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final, first leg at Atletico Madrid after a short injury layoff. Germany midfielder Sami Khedira and Portugal left back Fabio Coentrao have back and knee problems respectively and will not be in the squad for the Eibar game. The modest Basque club are playing in Spain's top flight for the first time this season but a recent poor run has left them in 14th with eight games left, in danger of dropping straight back down to the second division. Pepe (centre) is back in contention for Real's clash with Eibar and Atletico Madrid to play after an injury . 'Our thought is only to play a good match and compete, which is a word we use a lot in our dressing-room,' Eibar coach Gaizka Garitano told Marca sports daily in an interview published on Friday. 'We are not coming with any fear,' added the 39-year-old, who will be keen to avoid a repeat of the 9-1 thrashing Real dealt Granada at the Bernabeu last weekend. 'We defend well,' he said. 'We have lost quite a few games recently but nobody has scored more than two goals against us in those defeats.' Madrid are four points behind rivals Barcelona in the La Liga title race and can't afford to slip-up .

Summary: Carlo Ancelotti confirms Gareth Bale will sit out of the Eibar clash . The Welshman will join suspended stars Toni Kroos and James Rodriguez . READ: Cristiano Ronaldo WILL face Eibar after yellow card is rescinded . Real are four points behind Barcelona in the race for the La Liga title . CLICK HERE for all the latest Real Madrid news .


The European Union will today accuse Google of illegally abusing its supremacy on the internet search market. Brussels will say that Google has used its massive dominance as a search engine to divert internet users from rivals to its own services, which include YouTube and the Google+ social network. In one of the most high-profile competition cases of recent years, Europe could fine Google more than £4 billion amid a wave of political opposition in Europe to the perceived dominance of US tech companies. Google currently boasts a 90 per cent share in Europe's search engine market. The European Union will accuse Google of illegally abusing its supremacy on the internet search market . But the ruling - the result of a five-year investigation into the American search giant – means Google may ultimately have to change its business model and pay multi-billion pound fines to Brussels. Margrethe Vestager, the EU's competition commissioner, will today serve the company with a formal charge sheet alleging that it breached anti-trust rules, according to the Financial Times. Google's competitors, including the computer giant Microsoft and sites such as travel booking firm Expedia and TripAdvisor, claim that its method of promoting its own companies above rivals on its search site stops them competing on a level playing field. And in a further blow to Google, the EU is also expected to probe Google's operating system for Android smartphones. The investigation will centre on whether Google imposes restrictions on phone makers that force them to favour their own apps, such as YouTube. Google has previously rejected the allegations, and insisted that Android is an open platform that is distributed for free. Margrethe Vestager, the EU's competition commissioner, will today serve Google with a formal charge sheet . After charges are issued, Google will have ten weeks to reply to Brussels, according to the Financial Times. They will also get the chance to argue their case in a formal hearing. The investigation into Google began in 2010 but was repeatedly delayed because the commission could not agree on settlement terms. Google offered three settlement proposals to resolve the case. Most recently, just over a year ago, it offered to give competing products and services bigger visibility on its website. However Europe initially accepted that deal, only to reverse the decision six months later and demand more concessions. Vestager, Europe's competition boss who was the inspiration for the hit Danish political drama series Borgen, took over the job in November and vowed to take Google on. Insiders claim the case could prove just as costly as the EU's decade-long battle with Microsoft, which ultimately cost the company £1.6 billion in fines. If Google fails to rebut any formal charges imposed by Brussels, the commission could impose a huge fine which could exceed £4 billion - about 10 per cent of Google's most recent annual revenue. The move will stop short of previous threats that the EU executive could consider breaking up Google to separate its business from the search engine. Google has faced searching antitrust questions across three continents

Summary: The European Union will accuse Google of illegally abusing its supremacy . It could fine Google more than £4 billion - 10 per cent of its annual revenue . Brussels to say it uses search engine to divert traffic to its own services . Google boasts a 90 per cent share in Europe's search engine market .


Southend United's promotion charge continued on Tuesday night at Bury when a David Worrall free-kick enabled them to leapfrog their hosts into fourth place. Former Bury player Worrall struck from 25 yards in the 74th minute with a superb curling effort from a set-piece courtesy of a yellow-carded foul by Adam El-Abd. It put manager Phil Brown’s late-goal specialists, who pinched an added-time winner at Exeter on Saturday, behind third-placed Wycombe only on goal difference. Phil Brown's Southend United move into fourth after a 1-0 win over Bury on Tuesday night . While Bury dominated for long spells, Brown’s men were rarely in trouble. Bury began the night a point ahead of the Shrimpers after winning 1-0 at Portsmouth on Saturday but despite chances they couldn't hit the target. They were backed by one of their biggest crowds of the season - 8,396 - having offered free entry after the initial fixture was postponed. Less than 10 minutes was played of the first attempt at the match in March but the open gates saw the club enjoy its biggest home crowd for almost 18 years. A saved from Southend keeper Daniel Bentley from Ryan Lowe late in proceedings ensured his side's seventh clean sheet in a row.

Summary: David Worrall scored a 74th-minute free-kick after a foul by Adam El-Abd . Southend United leapfrog Bury to fourth place in League Two . The initial fixture was postponed because of heavy rain . The Shrimpers are behind third-placed Wycombe only on goal difference .


Whether it's from a university or a new employer, we all know that horrible, deflated feeling that comes with getting a rejection letter. But 17-year-old Siobhan O'Dell hit back after being sent a rejection letter from Duke University, by sending the admissions office a message of her own, rejecting their rejection. The teenager, from North Carolina, had applied to the prestigious college in her home state, but on March 26 she was sent a letter telling her she had failed to make the grade. Scroll down for video . Siobahn O'Dell, 17, from North Carolina, sent this response to an email from the admissions department at Duke University telling her she had missed out on a place . However, refusing to take no for an answer, she wrote back, saying: 'After careful consideration, I regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your refusal to offer me admission into the Fall 2015 freshman class at Duke. Mirroring the standard format of college rejection letters, she added: 'Despite Duke's outstanding success in rejecting previous applicants, you simply did not meet my qualifications. 'Therefore, I will be attending Duke University's 2015 freshmen class. I look forward to seeing you then.' Speaking to MailOnline about the letter, she said: 'They sent me a typical college rejection letter, "This year we had an outstanding pool of applicants...", blah, blah, blah. 'It made me realize how much power universities have over students. Seniors labor over applications, stress over waiting, and sometimes cry over the answer. Then that's it. 'The college has all the power. But what if that wasn't it? What if we got to treat the college like they treated us? I wanted to give them a taste of their own medicine.' Miss O'Dell's letter has attracted nearly 100,000 likes and rebolgs since she posted it to her Tumblr account, and will even feature in Duke's college newspaper . Since posting a copy of the letter to her Tumblr account, the image has gone viral, attracting nearly 100,000 likes and reblogs since first being posted. Speaking about the popularity of the email, she said: 'I obviously wasn't expecting it to get this popular, it was just meant as a joke. 'My friends all it's hilarious, I haven't showed my mom yet but she'll get a good laugh out of it. 'My only regret is not proof reading it first as a few people have pointed out the bad grammar.' Not sharing the joke: Duke University did respond to Miss O'Dell's email, but clearly didn't share her sense of humour, instead telling her she could appeal their decision, but was unlikely to get it overturned . While Miss O'Dell's letter didn't earn her a place at Duke, it seems to have got the attention of students on campus, and is even set to feature in the college newspaper. Duke did eventually respond to her rejection letter, but didn't appear to share the joke, instead telling her that should could appeal their decision, but 'it's very rare' for the call to be overturned. However Miss O'Dell,

Summary: Siobhan O'Dell, 17, had been hoping to get a place at Duke University . When she got a rejection email she decided not to take no for an answer . Sent college email of her own, saying she couldn't accept their rejection . Message has gone viral and will even feature in Duke's campus paper .


Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could play together in a UEFA All-Star match showcasing the best of European-based talent, according to reports in Spain. They would play for 'Team South' - comprised of stars from La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1 - against a similar 'North' dream team from the Premier League, Bundesliga and Russian Premier League. Mundo Deportivo report that a marketing company has approached UEFA and proposed the annual fixture, which is inspired by the NBA All-Star Game between the Western and Eastern Conferences. Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo report that an All-Star match has been proposed that would bring together the cream of European talent - including Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi (pictured) The proposals raise the tantalising prospect of club rivals Messi and Ronaldo playing on the same team . Messi and Ronaldo would be the star attractions in the 'North vs South' All-Star fixture . South: Buffon; Danilo, Sergio Ramos, Pique, Thiago Silva; Messi, Pogba, Koke, Neymar; Cristiano Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic . North: Neuer; Terry, Hummels, Alaba; Robben, Di Maria, Silva, Reus; Alexis, Aguero, Hazard . The players involved would be chosen by an online fan poll, with no more than three players from any club side. But despite such restrictions, the proposed match would throw up the tantalising prospect of Barcelona;s Messi and Neymar joining forces with Real Madrid stars Ronaldo and Gareth Bale. Other possible stars in the 'South' team include Paris Saint-Germain forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba. The 'North' side could feature Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero, Chelsea's Eden Hazard, Manchester United winger Angel di Maria and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. Barcelona's Brazilian star Neymar could also feature in the proposed All-Star match . Zlatan Ibrahimovic would likely lead the line for the 'South' Europe dream team in the game . Chelsea's Eden Hazard could be a star turn for the 'North' select XI . Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero would likely be included in the 'North' team . See what happened in our North England vs South England Premier League clash simulated by Football Manager . The fixture would naturally draw a massive audience all around the world and the television and sponsorship rights commanded would ensure a nice payday for UEFA and the company involved. However, there would inevitably be a number of hurdles to overcome to get such a project off the ground and some clubs are likely to be unhappy about releasing their players for the game.

Summary: Clasico rivals could join forces for 'South' dream team against 'North' A marketing company has proposed the idea to governing body UEFA . Idea has been inspired by the annual NBA All-Star games in basketball . Likes of Neymar, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Sergio Aguero could also feature .


Sometimes life imitates art, but apparently not when it comes to the Central Intelligence Agency. Current and former female agents spoke out to the New York Times on Sunday to renounce depictions of CIA women on TV shows and in movies. The group of women say they are nothing like the honey-pots on these shows who use their sexuality to ensnare terrorists and drown PTSD with booze and pills. Retired CIA officer Sandra Grimes, 69, who helped expose her colleague Aldrich Ames as a Russian double agent, says she sees nothing of herself in the characters at the center of shows like State of Affairs and Homeland. 'I wish they wouldn’t use centerfold models in tight clothes. We don’t look that way. And we don’t act that way,' Grimes told the Times. Scroll down for video . That's not me: Retired CIA officer Sandra Grimes (pictured above in January 2013) is one of many former and current women at the agency speaking out about depictions of female spies on TV and in movies . Veteran CIA analyst Gina Bennett, one of the 'Band of Sisters' who helped track down Osama bin Laden, has the most trouble with how her fallen co-worker Jennifer Matthews was portrayed in the film Zero Dark Thirty. In the scenes before her death in a terrorist attack on a U.S. military base in Afghanistan, actress Jennifer Ehle plays Matthews as a 'giddy' agent, excitedly baking a Jordanian source a cake for their meeting on his birthday. As in real life, Matthews dies as the agent gets out of his car and detonates a suicide vest. 'The problem is that they portray most women in such a one-dimensional way; whatever the character flaw is, that’s all they are,' Bennett said. 'It can leave a very distinct understanding of women at the agency - how we function, how we relate to men, how we engage in national security - that is pretty off.' One of the fictional CIA agents currently on screen is Charlie Tucker on NBC's State of Affairs. Played by Katherine Heigl, Charlie is a character who in the first episode gets drunk at a bar, sleeps with a stranger and lashes out at her psychiatrist. Another example is Homeland's Carrie Mathison (played by Claire Danes) - a bi-polar spy who gives up nearly all responsibility for her child (the product of a secret relationship with a double agent) and spends most of her time controlling sources with sex. A retired covert officer identified as Meredith says sex isn't a major part of the spy game. Offensive: Veteran CIA analyst Gina Bennett says she was upset with the 'giddy' portrayal of her friend Jennifer Matthews (left) in the movie Zero Dark Thirty (played by Jennifer Ehle, right). Matthews, in real life as in the movie, was killed by a suicide bomber at an Afghanistan military base in 2009 . 'Let’s not kid ourselves. For me, working in the Middle East, there’s a lot of attraction for Middle Eastern men for Western women. I don’t mean necessarily sexually...but curiosity,

Summary: A handful of current and former female CIA employees spoke out to the New York Times about the portrayal of women in the agency . They take issue with characters like Homeland's Carrie Mathison and State of Affairs' Charlie Tucker who act as honey-pots to thwart terrorist plots . 'It can leave a very distinct understanding of women at the agency that is pretty off,' longtime CIA analyst Gina Bennett said .


With James Rodriguez returning to the Real Madrid squad, Spanish publication Marca have splashed about how Carlo Ancelotti has his 'six nations' available again. The former Monaco playmaker has been out of action since the beginning of February with a foot injury, but has been named in the Real starting XI for the visit of Granada on Sunday. And with that, Ancelotti has a fearsome front line of different nationalities ready to chase down Barcelona in the La Liga run-in. Real Madrid have their 'six nations' available again: (back l-r) Toni Kroos (Germany), Karim Benzema (France), Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) - (front) Gareth Bale (Wales), James Rodriguez (Colombia), Luka Modric (Croatia . Mundo Deportivo splash about Lionel Messi's fitness while AS say it is 'operation 30 points' for Carlo Ancelotti . Rodriguez (Colombia), Toni Kroos (Germany), Gareth Bale (Wales), Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) and Luka Modric (Croatia, who has also recently returned to full fitness, form the 'hard core' of the Bernabeu side. Elsewhere in Spain, AS claim the rest of the season will be 'operation 30 points' for Ancelotti, with the Italian coach insisting it is not impossible that they will win their remaining 10 games. Mundo Deportivo cover Lionel Messi's foot injury, with the Argentine forward recovering from a foot problem to be part of the Barcelona squad to face Celta Vigo. Meanwhile in Italy, the city of Milan takes centre stage. Filipo Inzaghi's AC Milan beat Palermo 2-1 to make it two wins in a row and maintain a slim hope of European football next season. But Roberto Mancini reportedly brought his Inter Milan squad into training at 8.30am on Easter Sunday after they were held by crisis club Parma. Inter were booed off at the San Siro, and haven't won in Serie A since February. There were contrasting results in Serie A for AC Milan and Inter on Saturday, while Juventus won again .

Summary: Real Madrid host Granada at the Bernabeu in La Liga fixture on Sunday . James Rodriguez (Colombia), Toni Kroos (Germany), Gareth Bale (Wales), Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) and Luka Modric (Croatia) all available . Lionel Messi in Barcelona squad to play Celta Vigo after foot injury . Inter Milan draw again in Serie A while AC Milan continue resurgent form .


An aspiring country singer from West Virginia has become a viral sensation after he posted a video of himself online singing to his uncle who has Down syndrome. Travis Hatfield, 21, from Gilbert, West Virginia sung a George Jones hit to his 47-year-old uncle, Jamie Joe Cline. 'He is a big part in my life and I don't know what I would do without him. He's one of the sweetest people I have ever met,' wrote Travis on his Facebook page. Sweet serenade: Travis Hatfield sung a George Jones song to his 47-year-old uncle, Jamie Joe Cline, who has Down syndrome. The video went viral onine . 'Just wanted everyone to see what our weekends together consist of!' he continued. The video of the two of them playing music together and singing He Stopped Loving Her Today has gone viral with more than 410,000 views so far. 'When I made the video it was made just to be sent to friends because everybody loves him. I just wanted them to see him happy and singing a little bit.' said Travis. In the video,Travis sings and his uncle chimes in with occasional lines as he recognizes parts of the song. Family fun: The pair sing together at least once a week. Uncle Jamie lives with Travis after his parets died a few years ago . At one stage the pair belt out the song with such passion, they are both in tune. 'He is the inspiration,' Hatfield told WOWK radio. 'His love for music is probably stronger than mine, honestly. Every day he is blasting his radio out.' Going up in West Virginia, Travis says he was surrounded by country music and knew he wanted to be a singer from about the age of six. Travis and Jamie team up to hit the high notes at least once a week during which time the duo can sing anything from George Jones, to Jason Aldean, to Brantley Gilbert. Uncle Jamie has lived with Travis for more than a decade since his uncle's parents died. Ambition: Travis says he had long dreamed of becoming a country singer and is now receiving offers from Nasville . Travis says he is now finding that because of the popularity of the video, he has fans all over the country and has even taken calls from Nashville record labels. He vows that if all goes well he will be auditioning for The Voice for the 2016 season. He is currently working on a CD that consists of 12 original songs and hopes to release his music soon. The budding performer says he also hopes to take a trip to Tennessee and visit Music City USA before long to hopefully secure a record deal his family can be proud of.

Summary: Travis Hatfield, 21, from West Virginia performed with his 47-year-old uncle . Their video went viral with more than 410,000 views . The singer says he is how receiving offers from record labels .


Sometimes walking in a straight line without tripping over with just two feet is enough of a challenge. So imagine the kind of coordination it would require if you had eight legs. Now scientists have unraveled how octopuses manage to keep track of all of their flailing limbs as they crawl over objects. The video above, recorded by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, shows how that despite its body orientation (green arrow) the octopus can crawl in any direction (blue arrow) thanks to its flexible arms . Using high speed videos of octopuses as they negotiated obstacles, biologists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel studied the cephlopods movement. They found that the orientation of the creature's body and the crawling direction are controlled independently in the brain. Male octopuses have a long, detachable penis in order to mate with females that are five times bigger than itself. When a female swims by, the male Argonaut sends his penis off to swim to the female and mate with her. In fact, the penis is a ball of sperm in a tentacle called a hectocotylus and females can be fertilised by more than one, by storing them in the mantle cavity. The male dies soon after his unique ordeal, whereas the female can mate several times and even store multiple hectocotyli in a special cavity until they’re needed. In the past, scientists that caught female specimens confused the attached penises for parasitic worms. The male mollusc won almost a third of votes in a survey set up by the Society of Biology to identify the strangest animal sex. The thrust comes from arms that push by elongation rather than arms that pull. This combined with they symmetrical arrangement of the arms around the body helps to give the marine creatures their extraordinary maneuverability. It is the first time scientists have been able to fully understand how octopuses are able to control their movements without a rigid skeleton. The findings may help scientists develop new ways for soft robots to move around and can also shed some light on how octopuses evolved in the first place. Professor Binyamin Hochner, who led the research, said: 'Octopuses use unique locomotion strategies that are different from those found in other animals. 'This is most likely due to their soft molluscan body that led to the evolution of 'strange' morphology, enabling efficient locomotion control without a rigid skeleton.' Octopuses are thought to have evolved from clam-like creatures in the mollusc family. But as they lost their hard protective shell, they seem to have evolved to move far faster than other members of the mollusc family like slugs or snails. The octopus was found to move by pushing with its legs rather than pulling while it could move in any direction regardless of the position of its body - something that humans find extremely difficult to do without falling over . Dr Guy Levy, a neurobiologist who also took part in the research at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, said: 'During evolution, octopuses lost their heavy

Summary: Biologists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel used high speed videos of octopuses crawling over objects to study how the animals move . Rather than pulling themselves along they use their legs to push instead . They can move in one direction while their bodies face a different direction . The findings could help scientists develop new types of rescue robots .


Xiao Zhengti, five, was born with a congenital liver disease meaning he needed his first transplant at just nine months old . A boy in China born with a malfunctioning liver is now looking forward to living a normal life after both of his parents donated part of their organs to save him. Xiao Zhengti, now five, was born with a liver condition meaning he had to have his first major surgery at just nine months old, when mother Yang Haiying donated part of her liver, The People's Daily Online reports. But the boy's body rejected the organ, leading to years of trips to hospital, until father Xiao Kunqing was allowed to donate 40 per cent of his liver yesterday, leading to a full recovery. The touching story began in 2009 shortly after Xiao was born to parents from southern China's Hunan province with jaundice, which is common in babies, but doctors became concerned after it did not dissipate within a few weeks. Soon his parents noticed that he had a strange looking bulge in his stomach, and after visits to specialist Guangdong and Shanghai he was diagnosed with congenital biliary atresia. The rare condition occurs where the bile ducts around the liver swell during or immediately after birth, which can cause the tissue around them to scar. While the exact cause of bilairy artesia is unknown, it is usually fatal if left untreated, and in severe cases, such as Xiao's, it may require a transplant. The initial operation took place just nine months after he was born, but complications followed and his body rejected his mother's liver. Mother Yang Haiying (right) first donated a portion of her liver to try and save her son after being found to be a match, but his body rejected it, leading to to repeated trips to hospital for the next four years . Father Xiao Kunqing (left) was also found to be a match for the boy, but surgeons warned against a second operation, saying it carried far greater risks . However doctors eventually relented, and yesterday Mr Kunqing had 40 per cent of his liver removed and transplanted into his son . A year after the first transplant Xiao suffered 200 days of high fever, and spent the next four years moving in and out of hospital. But yesterday at the hospital in Tianjin City, eastern China, surgeons agreed to try a second operation after father Xiao Kunqing offered to donate 40 per cent of his liver. Dr Dong Chong, head of the transplant unit in Tianjin, warned the second operation would be more difficult than the first, and would carry greater risks, but the parents were determined to go ahead. The operation began at 8am on Thursday April 16th, with Mr Kunqing moved to the recovery room at around 4pm after having his liver removed. By 7.30pm Xiao Zhengti’s operation was successfully completed, and he was also moved to recovery. The operation is believed to be the first ever in China where two parents have donated the same organ in order to save

Summary: Xiao Zhengti, five, born with liver condition which caused organ to swell . Needed first transplant from mother Yang Haiying at nine months old . But body rejected organ, leading to four years of repeated hospital visits . Yesterday father Xiao Kunqing was also allowed to donate part of liver . Boy is now expected to make a full recovery and be home within weeks .


Hillary Clinton’s now-famous Scooby Doo van made an appearance in Council Bluffs, Iowa on Thursday for a closed-door meeting with state Democratic Party officials – and it idled in a handicapped parking space from beginning to end. Footage broadcast by KETV-7 in the nearby city of Omaha, Nebraska, showed the presidential nominee emerging from a cafe, greeting onlookers and walking past the blue handicapped-parking sign to climb into the vehicle. Secret Service agents are technically federal law enforcement officers, so there was no chance of a parking ticket, even if Scooby had been left unattended. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEOS . Secret Service agents parked Hillary Clinton's campaign van in a handicapped spot on Thursday while she was in a top-secret meeting with Democratic Party officials . Clinton emerged from the meeting and greeted a handful of onlookers in Council Bluffs, Iowa . SCOOBY-TWO: Clinton's now-iconic souped-up van has a mechanically identical clone, which the Secret Service rolled out as a decoy on Wednesday . KETV trailed Clinton to the Main Street Cafe in Council Bluffs, and spoke to Pottawattamie County Democratic Chairwoman Linda Nelson. The cafe meeting was so secret, Nelson told the station, that everyone in the room was told to hand over their cell phones and cameras before it began. The Secret Service typically does not comment on security arrangements for dignitaries. Mrs. Clinton has round-the-clock protection, including a van chauffeur, because she is the wife of a former U.S. president, Bill Clinton. On Wednesday near Des Moines, Iowa, Daily Mail Online trailed Clinton's motorcade. The phalanx of 7 cars included a second 'Scooby'-mobile outfitted to look identical to the one Clinton was riding in. At one point that van's driver forced an interloping driver out of the way and drove through a red light to keep up with the group. FLASHERS: 'Scooby-two' forced an Iowa motorist to leave the roadway on Wednesday so it could go through a red light and rejoin the Clinton motorcade .

Summary: Clinton's signature black customized van was parked in a spot reserved for the disabled in Council Bluffs, Iowa . Hillary walked right past an unmistakable blue parking sign to climb into the van, nicknamed 'Scooby' Meeting inside cafe lasted 90 minutes and was reportedly so sensitive that Democratic Party insiders were told to hand over cameras and cell phones . Secret Service are technically federal law-enforcement officers and the vehicle is never left unattended, so there was no chance of a parking ticket .


Sania Mirza became the first Indian to climb to the top of the WTA doubles ranking after she teamed up with Swiss great Martina Hingis to claim the Family Circle Cup title. The 28-year-old won her third successive doubles title with Hingis, beating Casey Dellacqua and Darija Jurak 6-0, 6-4 in just 57 minutes, to achieve the top ranking milestone. 'When you start off as a child playing tennis, you dream of being No 1 in the world. It's a dream for every person; very few get there. I feel extremely honoured to be No1, it's something that I've worked for all my life,' Mirza said in a statement. Sania Mirza (left) and Martina Hingis celebrate their victory at the Family Circle Cup on Sunday . Mirza celebrates after clinching victory with partner Hingis in the Charleston tournament . 'I hope this makes girls in India believe that anything is possible; we can achieve anything we want if we put our mind and body to it.' Mirza had once been tipped for success as a singles player after she became the first Indian to win a WTA singles title in 2005. She followed up her success in her hometown of Hyderabad by reaching the fourth round of the U.S. Open in 2005 and two years later broke into the top 30. But from then on her singles career went into freefall, with injuries taking a toll. On the doubles court, however, her career prospered as she became the first Indian woman to claim a grand slam title when she partnered Mahesh Bhupathi to the 2009 Australian Open mixed doubles crown. Mirza (left) cuts the cake after sealing top spot in the WTA doubles rankings . Indian fans in the stands celebrate as Mirza wins the title with Hingis on Sunday . When the new WTA rankings are released on Monday, Mirza's run of winning 14 successive doubles matches with Hingis will see her leapfrog Italians Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci at the top of the standings. 'It is a truly remarkable accomplishment for Sania Mirza to become the first Indian woman to reach the WTA World No.1 doubles ranking,' WTA Chairman and CEO Stacey Allaster said. 'Sania has attained many milestones throughout her successful career and this achievement is a fitting recognition of her talent, dedication and success. Mirza has her eye on the ball as she plays a forehand during the final in Charleston . Hingis crouches at the net before going on to seal victory with Mirza in the green-clay event . 'I am sure Sania will continue to create history and inspire our ever-growing fan base in India and the wider Asia-Pacific region.' Only three other Asian women have achieved the top WTA doubles ranking: Japan's Ai Sugiyama, China's Peng Shuai and Taiwan's Hsieh Su-wei. Leander Paes and Bhupathi are the only other Indians to achieve number one rankings in tennis when they dominated men's doubles in the late 1990s.

Summary: Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis won the Family Circle Cup in Charleston . The doubles pair beat Casey Dellacqua and Darija Jurak 6-0, 6-4 . Mirza is the first Indian female to top the doubles world rankings .


A woman who thought she lost everything after her apartment was left uninhabitable after last Thursday's gas explosion in New York's East Village has been reunited with her two cats. Kathleen Blomberg, a resident at the heavily damaged 125 Second Ave., which is still under a full-vacate order, has been reunited with her two cats, Kitty Cordelia and Sebastian. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals found the the traumatized animals under Blomberg's bed and said it took about an hour to coax them out. Scroll down for video . Kathleen Blomberg, who lived in a building badly damaged by Thursday's explosion has been reunited with her two traumatized cats, Kitty Cordelia, pictured, and Sebastian . Two people died and 22 were injured in last week's explosion, which authorities now believe was caused by an illegally tapped gas line . Blomberg was asleep in her apartment when the explosion happened and she rushed out to see to had happened. 'I thought I would have an opportunity to go back upstairs to get the cats, but as soon as we came down, they started sealing off the building,' Blomberg told CBS2. She had been desperately searching for her two cats she left behind, putting up fliers and posting on social media and she was reunited with them on Wednesday. 'I have no words, because, I mean, they're my children,' she said. 'They're not just cats.' After 21 years in the same apartment Blomberg is currently looking for new accommodation for her and the cats. A number of pets were also displaced in the rush for people to evacute their homes following the explosion. Seven cats have been missing since Thursday, but today that number thankfully dropped to four. 'I have no words, because, I mean, they're my children,' said an emotional Blomberg following the reunion . Sebastian, left, and Kitty Cordelia, right, had spent the past six days covering under Blomberg's bed in her abandoned apartment which is still under a full-vacate order . Another cat, Laszlo, was found inside a closet on the fourth floor of the building and returned to its owner, Yvonne Collery. Collery is still missing her second cat, Lulu. The ASPCA, FDNY and NYPD are still working to locate other missing animals at the explosion site. Two people died and 22 were injured in last week's explosion, which authorities now believe was caused by an illegally tapped gas line. New York City's mayor says three of the four people critically injured in the fire and explosion have been released from the hospital. Mayor Bill de Blasio said at a news conference Monday that the remaining patient was in Bellevue Hospital and 'doing well.' He said fire marshals, the NYPD and the district attorney's office were investigating the cause of Thursday's apparent gas explosion. It killed two people and leveled three buildings. De Blasio said he hasn't ruled out policy changes, or tougher penalties for those caught tampering with gas, but the investigation must conclude that first. The mayor says most residents in the surrounding area

Summary: Kathleen Blomberg was forced to leave her beloved pets behind when she fleed her apartment after the gas explosion last Thursday . She was finally reunited with Kitty Cordelia and Sebastian on Wednesday . The ASPCA had found the two tramatized cats hidden under Blomberg's bed in the abandoned home . 'I have no words, because, I mean, they're my children,' said an emotional Blomberg following the reunion .


Twitter has officially rolled out its ‘retweet with comment’ feature, which, unsurprisingly lets people annotate the tweets of others. The new tool lets users embed tweets within their own messages, meaning that users get an extra 116 characters to comment on a tweet. Available on Twitter’s website and the iPhone app, the feature will roll out to Android handsets soon. Twitter has officially rolled out its ‘retweet with comment’ feature, which, unsurprisingly lets people annotate the tweets of others. This image shows the new button, 'Quote Tweet,' which triggers the action . Twitter began testing its tool last summer. Until now, Twitter users have had to embed tweets by cutting and pasting a URL and then adding a comment, within the 140 character limit. But now the process is available at the touch of a button and is going down well on the social network. A user called Simon McCallum tweeted: ‘At last Twitter officially launches “Retweet With Comment” feature so you don't need to edit original tweets,’ while Peter Silk said: ‘Retweet with comment is the best feature since retweet’. The new tool lets users embed a tweet within their own message (shown above), meaning that wordsmiths will get 116 characters to comment on a tweet . To use the feature on Twitter’s website: . 1. Hover over a Tweet. 2. Click the ‘Retweet’ icon. 3. A pop-up will show you the tweet and a comment box. 4. Type your own comments in the ‘Add a comment’ field. 5. Click the ‘Tweet’ button. 6. The tweet will then be shared with your followers as a quote tweet. From mobile apps: . 1. Tap the ‘Retweet’ icon. 2. Tap ‘Quote Tweet’. 3. Add a comment and tap ‘Tweet’. 4. The Tweet will then be shared with your followers as a quote ‘Tweet’. Users can delete quote tweets by clicking the ‘More’ icon and by selecting ‘Delete Tweet’. Celebrity chef and prolific tweeter, Nigella Lawson, has already embraced the tool by commenting on a retweet. She first retweeted a tweet by user AyaReina that said: ‘Huzzah! Twitter unveils revamped ‘quote tweet’ functionality, rolling out to iPhone & web users today.’ The TV chef then commented on another that she shared, which said: ‘Also this is great news for tweeters like @Nigella_lawson who quotes tweets a lot’ simply adding: ‘It is indeed!’ Others made references to Inception and quote tweeted a message about retweeting with comments, to point out the cyclical nature of the roll-out. As well as allowing people 116 characters with which to construct a comment, the new feature preserves the context and meaning of an original tweet,TechCrunch noted. The platform is gradually evolving to let its users express themselves in more detail, instead of simple phrases that fit within the character count. Users have got around the problem by using unofficial techniques such as posting screenshots and using apps such as Jumbo Tweet and Twit Longer that extend the character limit. The feature doesn’t allow users to comment on a string of tweets, to produce one mammoth message and users can’t

Summary: New feature has been rolled out on Twitter's website and iPhone app . Lets users embed tweets within their own messages and comment on it . Tool means longer tweets, as a comment can be 116 characters long . Response has been mainly positive to the new feature online .


Haris Vuckic admits he does not know where he will be playing next season - but believes Rangers would be a 'good option' if Newcastle let him leave. The St James' Park youngster was one of five loanees sent to Glasgow by the Magpies on the final day of the January transfer window. With Kevin Mbabu, Remie Streete, Gael Bigirimana and Shane Ferguson all injured, the 22-year-old Slovenian is the only one to have made an impact at Ibrox. Haris Vuckic (right) trains with team-mates after being loaned to Rangers from Newcastle . The Slovenia international admits he is uncertain over his future with only 12months left on his Toon deal . Six goals in 10 games have made him an instant hit with the Gers faithful but Vuckic has denied reports suggesting he is ready to quit Newcastle this summer. He still has another 12 months on his deal with the Barclays Premier League club and owner Mike Ashley is certain to play hard-ball with Rangers if they try to sign him early after his recent boardroom battle with Dave King. But if a deal can be done, Vuckic would be happy to talk. He said: 'It's not true that I'm going to quit Newcastle and stay at Ibrox. What I have always said that I respect both clubs - Newcastle because I still have a contract with them and Rangers because I have a loan deal here. Vuckic has won over Rangers fans with six goals from 10 games, including this strike against Hearts . 'We will see what is going to happen in the summer but Newcastle have to say what options I have. 'I will choose the best one for me. 'If Newcastle let me go, would I like to stay at Rangers? That would be a good option for me. 'At Newcastle, I didn't have the chance to play first-team football. When I signed for Rangers I got that experience. I'm playing every week and scoring goals. Vuckic (centre) is one of five Newcastle players loaned to Rangers, including Gael Bigirimana (left) and Remie Streete - although he is the only one to have been a success . The 22-year-old celebrates scoring a goal for Newcastle, but could find himself leaving St James' Park . 'If I can do that next season that would be a great option for me. 'I like the feel of Rangers. Every player doesn't want to just train on the training ground, they want to be recognised in the games and score goals. They want to be recognised in the city. 'At Newcastle I was playing Under-21 level which is not really my level. I feel I'm above that. I want to play first-team. I want to play with the men, not the kids. 'I want to be recognised if I do well and score goals - that's what players want.'

Summary: Haris Vuckic has spent second half of season on loan at Rangers . Slovenia star has been a success at Ibrox with six goals in 10 games . Newcastle may decide to sell him with one year left on his contract .


A widow who was left £15million by a high-rolling gambler has launched a multi-million pound lawsuit against his family – claiming she is owed up to £385million more. Ruanne Dellal says her husband Jack was worth at least £400million when he died and the £15million left to her was an ‘absurd presentation’ of his true wealth. The former beauty queen has launched a High Court claim against his relatives, in which she claims the property tycoon must have given away vast chunks of his fortune in secret deals to his family. Scroll down for video . Lawsuit: Jack Dellal left his whole estate to wife Ruanne, but she is suing after discovering that it amounts to just £1.7million . Daughters: Mrs Dellal is suing six of her husband's children, including Gabrielle, left, and Jasmine, right . Mrs Dellal, 61, whose own assets have been valued at £41.5million, says she is owed a ‘reasonable provision’ following the death of the legendary gambler. Her late husband, known as ‘Black Jack’, was a regular at the gaming tables of casinos in Mayfair and Monaco and gambled £1.7million in a single night in 2006. His family dispute his widow’s allegations and the true extent of the tycoon’s wealth will now be scrutinised by the High Court, which will assess Mrs Dellal’s claim that she has been short-changed. She claims six of his children are the supposed beneficiaries of his alleged secret handouts. Siblings Lorraine, Diane, Gabrielle, Jasmine and Rowan were named along with son Guy, the father of Agent Provocateur lingerie model Alice Dellal. His grandson Alex and elderly sister Violet were also named. Yesterday, they failed in a bid to persuade a judge to throw out her claim before it could come to trial, setting the scene for a potentially explosive court battle. Mr Dellal, who was friends with celebrities including Sir Mick Jagger, was notoriously secretive about his financial dealings but is said to have gambled millions every year, regularly winning or losing up to a £1million a night. He died in October 2012, aged 89, and left his entire estate to Mrs Dellal, his second wife, with nothing to his six adult children from previous relationships as he said he had already made provisions for them. Mrs Dellal, a former Miss South Africa, received £15.4million and he also put £20million in a trust fund for their two children, now aged 15 and 12. Son: Guy Dellal, pictured with his wife Andrea, is also being sued by his stepmother over his father's will . Granddaughters: Guy is the father of model Alice Dellal, left, and shoe designer Charlotte Dellal, right . But she claims his fortune appears to have shrunk mysteriously between his 2006 will which named her as his sole beneficiary and his death six years later. Mr Dellal, who was born in Chorlton, Manchester, to Iranian émigré parents, made a fortune in textiles, merchant banking and property and his wealth was once said to top £1billion. Jack Dellal was the son of immigrants from Baghdad, and he started his career as a

Summary: Jack Dellal left his entire estate to wife Ruanne but it was worth just £15.4m . She claims he was worth £750m and gave his fortune away to his children . Mrs Dellal has been given the right to sue her in-laws by High Court judge . 'Black Jack' once gambled £1.7million away in a single night .


Simon Wood, 38, from Oldham won Masterchef last Friday . Wannabe chefs with their eye on a career as the next Gordon Ramsay or Jamie Oliver should take note - it doesn't have to cost a fortune. The new winner of Masterchef Simon Wood, who won the title last Friday, hasn't been on a single cookery course or even had one lesson. Everything the 38 year old knows about cooking is self-taught - learnt form reading recipe books or watching television shows. He told MailOnline: 'It’s all self-taught. There’s no more to it than that. You can achieve anything if you try hard enough and you’re passionate enough. 'I learnt what I know from reading, websites like YouTube, watching TV and talking to people who are also passionate about it. 'I also found out a lot from watching chefs when I go to a restaurant - you go into a lot of restaurants these days and you can see straight into the kitchen. 'I can’t help it, it’s like watching TV and if it’s happening in front of you, you can’t help but watch what they do.' While Simon, who lives in Oldham, learns about his cooking from reading and watching programmes, he sharpens his skills by practicing on his four children - Liam, 20, Alex, 18, Cameron, 16, and Charlotte, seven. The lucky children are often on the receiving end of their father's culinary masterpieces - in the Wood household lunchboxes can become works of art. He said: 'They only get fancy stuff in their lunch boxes when I’m practising. 'All of my kids like different things, so it can be like a gourmet buffet sometimes when you’re at my house. 'Everyone wants something different, someone wants fish, and someone else wants shellfish - if it’s in the fridge or freezer it’s likely to come out at some point or another. 'They’re not fussy at all though. They’re like me, there’s nothing I don’t like and that has carried on through to them too. It makes life a lot easier.' Scroll down for video . Simon has always wanted to be a chef - when he was eight, he won the opportunity to spend a day in a hotel kitchen and featured in the local newspaper. But he gave up his dream because he and his wife, who he separated from two years ago, had a child very young. The couple met while working at McDonalds and when he was just 19, they had their first child - Liam. Simon as an eight year old after winning the chance to spend a day in a hotel kitchen . The hours that chefs do are notoriously antisocial and so Simon decided to take up a career in IT instead. His children are over the moon that their father is now following his dream though and they watched the Masterchef final on TV together last Friday, when they learnt for the first time that their father had won - because it had to be kept a secret until the programme aired. He said:

Summary: Simon Wood, 38, from Oldham won Masterchef last Friday . Father-of-four got cooking skills by feeding culinary creations to his kids . The award-winning chef says one of his favourite meals is a plain omelette .


She's in rehab now, but the big question remains: What exactly happened at the Polo Lounge at the swank Beverly Hills Hotel that led to Kim Richards' out of control behavior. The real housewife was arrested following an emotional breakdown after a heated exchange with the maître d' at the swanky bar of the Beverly Hills Hotel, Daily Mail Online can reveal. In a downward-spiral, the 50-year-old recovering alcoholic admitted to Dr Phil McGraw that she was drunk on the night of her arrest. Scroll down for exclusive video . Help: Kim Richards is now in a Malibu rehab, but the star was out of control when she was arrested at the Beverly Hills Hotel. She tells all to Dr Phil in a show that will air tomorrow . Pouring her heart out: The reality star admits to Dr Phil that she had a glass of vodka at her daughter Brooke's house. 'A two inch drink?' Dr Phil asks. Kim answers, 'Oh yeah.' Dr. Phil: 'Was this in a five gallon paint can?' Support system: Three of Richards' four children, Chad, 22 and Kimberly, 20, and Brooke, 29, who were there to support their mother . The night ended with police officers dragging the kicking and screaming reality star out of a bathroom cubicle when she refused to come out because she was 'angry and frightened'. The explosive account of what happened on the night of April 16 has emerged in an emotional interview Richards has given to Dr Phil that will air tomorrow. The Daily Mail Online has learned exclusive details from the session during which Richards – who has battled with alcoholism for years – told how she dramatically fell off the wagon. Dr Phil: If you’re an alcoholic that has fallen off the wagon, you’re at your daughter’s house and all of a sudden you’re in there pouring a drink, and then you roll into a bar at midnight, what, you’re already drunk when you get there, why, why would you not order a drink? Kim: Because… . Dr Phil: Why would you go to a bar if you’re not going to order a drink? Why not go to a pancake house….you could have gone to IHOP?! Kim: Because I went there, because I was feeling the drink, and I didn’t want to drive anymore. and I pulled in so I wouldn’t be on the road. And I pulled in there because that’s a safe place for me. Dr Phil: You went to a bar! Kim: That’s where I usually go. And I've been going there for years. Dr Phil: You could have got a room, you could have gone into the lobby. Kim: I was just gonna sit down for a few minutes and just— . Dr Phil: In a bar! She says she pulled in to the Beverly Hills Hotel because she felt the glass of vodka she drank at her daughter Brooke's house kick in. She knew she would be comfortable at the hotel. He ex-in laws (she was married to Gregg Davis, son of mogul

Summary: Kim Richards, who will tell her story to Dr. Phil tomorrow, is now in a Malibu rehab facility . The star was out of control when she was arrested at the Beverly Hills Hotel April 16 . She admits to Dr Phil that she drank a big glass of vodka at her daughter Brooke's house before she got in her car to return home . Feeling woozy, she stopped at the hotel and went straight to the Polo Lounge . She claims the bar was closed and she did not drink any more . But when she went over to chat with a couple of strangers, the maître d' got testy . When he accused her of trespassing and threatened to call police, she flipped out .


Charged: Rejean Hermel Perron (pictured) has been accused of holding a woman captive for five days and subjecting her to multiple sexual assaults . A dog walker used nail clippers to free a kidnapped woman who police say was held prisoner and sexually assaulted by a Canadian man for five days. The 27-year-old sex trade worker emerged from a home in Toronto, Canada, bound by handcuffs, badly bruised and naked from the waist down begging for help. Peter Hamilton heard her cries as he was passing by and desperately tried to free her from her restraints. She told him that her kidnapper was still inside, but had fallen asleep. Mr Hamilton wanted to call the police, but had left his cell phone at home, forcing him to take out the only item he had on him - the nail clippers. Police claim Rejean Hermel Perron held the alleged victim at gunpoint on March 31 when she refused to go inside. He is then said to have held the woman for five days, subjecting her to sexual assaults including 'ritualistic actions' that officers said they were 'unfamiliar with'. Detectives believe there could be more victims who have yet to come forward. The 43-year-old is alleged to have met the woman, in the Sherbourne and Shuter Street area of the city before the pair returned to his home. The National Post reports that she became 'uncomfortable' and made it clear she wanted to leave. But he then allegedly produced the weapon and restrained her with duct tape and handcuffs. Police say she was subjected to multiple sexual assaults. Perron was arrested on Monday and later charged with sexual assault with a weapon, kidnapping, forcible confinement and assault. Describing the dramatic escape, Mr Hamilton told the CBC how he was walking his dog in the Dundas Street East and Jones Street area when he heard desperate pleas for help. Hero: Dog walker Peter Hamilton heard the woman's cries for help before he saw her come out of the house bound by restraints and naked from the waist down . Quick thinking: He wanted to call the police but left his cell phone at home, so had to use the only implement he had on him to free the woman - his nail clippers . He said a woman appeared on a veranda of a home but could not move further because of the restraints on her hands and feet. She warned him her kidnapper was still armed and inside the home. Mr Hamilton told CBC: 'My first thought was 'how do I get her out of here?' 'I knew this was a dangerous situation. I couldn't leave her, but I could not go back to my house to get my phone.' When a man emerged from the home, Mr Hamilton stood up ready for a confrontation. But the man then turned and fled, it is reported. Mr Hamilton added: 'This is where it could have taken a turn for the worse,' said Hamilton. 'He came out and he ran. He saw us and he just

Summary: Peter Hamilton intervened after woman emerged from a home in Toronto . She said a man armed with a gun and a knife had held her for five days . Victim started screaming for help when the suspect fell asleep inside . 43-year-old Rejean Hermel Perron has been charged with multiple offences . Detectives working on the case believe there could be further victims .


A man has been arrested for stealing Elton John's iconic heart-shaped glasses from a Memphis museum. Matthew Colvin, 26, was behind bars on Tuesday in Southhaven, Mississippi, and will be extradited back to Memphis on Wednesday. The Rock 'n' Soul Museum reported on April 21 that an employee discovered the glasses, valued at more than $2,000, had been taken out of a display case during business hours. Scroll down for video . A pair of heart-shaped glasses belonging to Elton John have been found in a mailbox after they were stolen from the Memphis Rock n' Soul Museum in Tennessee last week . Elton John pictured in another pair of heart-shaped glasses in a music video for Don't Go Breaking My Heart (accompanied by Minnie Mouse) Matthew Colvin, 26, was behind bars on Tuesday in Southhaven, Mississippi, and will be extradited back to Memphis on Wednesday . An investigator lifted prints and matched them to Colvin, WMC-TV reported. Police said on Tuesday that investigators called Colvin on Monday and he told them where the glasses were. They were able to retrieve them from a mailbox. Colvin faces up to 12 years in prison for the theft. The glasses were to be put back on display on Wednesday. Flamboyant glasses and outfits have been part of Elton John's signature look. He wore another pair of pink heart-shaped glasses in a music video for Don't Go Breaking My Heart - where he was accompanied by Minnie Mouse instead of Kiki Dee. Museum executive director John Doyle said at the time of the theft that the case showed no signs of being forced open, and that a special screwdriver was needed to open the box. The glasses are on loan to the museum from a private owner, and had been on display for the past few months as part of an exhibit on 60 years of rock. A guitar used by Elvis, a gown worn by Whitney Houston and a Three 6 Mafia hooded sweatshirt were among the other items on display next to the Rocket Man's shades. In the 15 years that it has been open, the Rock n' Soul Museum has not experienced a theft. The glasses were insured for up to $2,000. The director of the Rock n' Soul Museum said the case sustained no damage in the theft which he suspected was done with a special screwdriver .

Summary: Matthew Colvin, 26, was behind bars on Tuesday in Southhaven, Mississippi, and will be extradited back to Memphis on Wednesday . Elton John's iconic glasses, which have been valued at $2,000, were found in a mailbox in Southhaven, Mississippi . The glasses, which were on loan from a private collector, will be back on display on Wednesday .


The average Briton eats four servings of cheese a week . We Britons certainly do love to keep things local, as over three quarters of us (80 per cent) go crackers for cheddar, crowning it our favourite cheese variety. Least favourite cheeses, according to a new survey, are Greek feta, French Camembert and American cream cheese. And while the French are renowned for their love of the stinky stuff, we are not far behind, with the average Briton eating their way through four servings a week. The research, which was conducted by pickle brand Branston also revealed that a surprising one in four cheese fanatics (26 per cent) admit to eating melted cheese with everything. A third of Brits (30 per cent) say they can't enjoy cheese without a dollop of their favourite pickle while almost three quarters admitted to reaching out for a cheese sandwich when feeling peckish. In fact, three in ten office workers tuck into cheese sandwiches for lunch each work day without fail. If we're not putting slices in our sandwiches, one in ten of us are eating whole blocks of cheese in one sitting. Our second favourite is mozzarella with almost two in five (38 per cent) enjoying the ever versatile soft Italian cheese. Close behind in third place is traditional red Leicester (32 per cent). The French cheese board staple Brie placed fourth (29 per cent) followed by Italian Parmesan in fifth (24 per cent). Cheddar (left) is Britain's most popular cheese with 80% of us choosing it over fancier varieties like French Brie (right) 1. Cheddar (80%) 2. Mozzarella (38%) 3. Red Leicester (31%) 4. Brie (29%) 5. Parmesan (24%) 6. Stilton (23%) 7. Wensleydale (21%) 8. Feta (20%) 9. Camembert (18%) 10. Cream cheese (14%) Another survey, this one by Lurpak, showed 32 per cent of office workers eat an identical lunch each day and have done so for nearly four and a half years on average. This is the equivalent of eating over 1,000 identical cheese sandwiches. Commenting on our attraction to repetition, food psychologist, Greg Tucker, who worked with Lurpak said: 'This research demonstrates that the repetition of eating the same food every day can provide reassurance and stability. 'However we all have an innate desire for exploration and would benefit from shaking things up. 'New tastes and experiences can excite and motivate us, especially when we have a far greater selection of foods to experiment with than we've ever had before.' Try something different: Chicken and mango sandwich with mint raita . Chicken and mango sandwich with mint raita . Ingredients: Walnut or granary bread; butter; mixed leaves; a few slices of fresh mango; half a roast chicken breast, shredded roughly; Greek yoghurt; finely chopped mint; spoonful of mango chutney . Method: Spread walnut bread or granary bread with butter. Top with mixed leaves, thinly sliced fresh mango and ripped-up roast chicken breast. Add a dollop of Greek yogurt flavoured with finely chopped mint and a spoonful of mango chutney with a few extra mint leaves on top for that little

Summary: The average Briton eats four servings of cheese a week, study reveals . Three in ten workers tuck into cheese sandwiches for their lunch everyday . Mozzarella and red Leicester are second and third favourite cheeses in UK .


Manchester City's FA Cup-winning goalkeeper, Harry Dowd, has died, aged 76. Dowd, a member of the side who beat Leicester City 1-0 at Wembley in 1969, played 181 games in nine years at Maine Road. The Salford-born keeper once famously scored for City, against Bury, after switching to centre forward in a game in 1964, having broken his thumb. Harry Dowd (third from right) celebrates after Manchester City win the FA Cup at Wembley in 1969 . He joined the club as an amateur at the age of 20 in 1958 and carried on working as a plumber after turning professional two years later. Former City player Fred Eyre paid tribute to Dowd, praising the popular stopper. 'Harry was one of the most popular at the club, we all used to love Harry,' said Eyre. 'He was a great goalkeeper.' 'When we had training he would come over and train with the team, and then afterwards he would go straight back to work.' Dowd was succeeded at City by Joe Corrigan but continued playing at Stoke City before ending his career at Oldham Athletic in 1974. Dowd was a talented goalkeeper who continued working as a plumber throughout his professional career .

Summary: Harry Dowd played a key role in FA Cup triumph over Leicester City . Dowd continued working as a plumber during his professional career . The former keeper scored for City, playing outfield after breaking his thumb .


Former Manchester United midfielder Eric Cantona has refuted claims he starred in a soft porn film, insisting You and the Night is a 'piece of art'. The French film has a number of racy scenes, and at one point sees Cantona on his hands and knees in just his underwear. But the 48-year-old is adamant it is not pornography. Speaking at the Laureus Sports Awards in Shanghai, Cantona said: 'Porn? No, it's not porn. It's a piece of art. It's just a piece of art. But you can see it like this. Eric Cantona was speaking to the media at the Shanghai Grand Theatre prior to the Laureus Sports Awards . You and the Night includes a scene in a cage, with Cantona alongside Beatrice Dalle in just his underwear . 'It's beautiful. You should see it. Unfortunately, porn is not so aesthetic and so beautiful. But love is sex also, you know? 'This kind of story for the ones who have seen it - I'm sure nobody has seen it - it's too beautiful. 'This kind of story, when you choose to do it, you have to know the director. If it's somebody special, if it's a real artist, you can do it. You can give, and be confident enough.' Cantona has defended the film, saying it is 'a work of art' and 'beautiful', and not a porn film as some have said . In one scene, Cantona is on his hands and knees in his pants while a woman with a whip stands over him . Cantona stars alongside French actress Beatrice Dalle, playing a character named 'The Stud', and the film has been both praised and slated in equal measure. While one called it a 'superb artistic orgy', another reviewer branded it 'a film that confuses the audience and falls in the gap between arthouse and trashy farce.'

Summary: Eric Cantona stars in a French film called 'You and the Night' The film includes a scene with Cantona on all fours in just his pants . The former Manchester United midfielder says it is not a porn film . Cantona says of the film: 'It's a piece of art... it's beautiful' READ: Cantona whipped in film based around an orgy . Cantona: Man Utd will be in title race next season under Louis van Gaal .


Newcastle United had more than £34million sitting in the bank at the end of the last financial year, the club's full accounts have revealed. The club announced record profits last month of £18.7million for the 2013/14 season, but the full accounts registered with Companies House on Monday show that £38.6million was transferred into Newcastle's bank account as a cash-flow sum - paying off a £4.5million overdraft and leaving £34.1million available. The revelation has infuriated Newcastle fans who claim owner Mike Ashley has little ambition beyond remaining in the top flight and benefiting from the lucrative Premier League TV deals. Mike Ashley pictured previously at Stamford Bridge as Newcastle United faced Chelsea in January . Newcastle had more than £34m in the bank at the end of the last financial year, the club's accounts reveal . A protest, backed by the Newcastle United Supporters' Trust, is planned for Sunday with fans being urged to boycott the home match against Tottenham. The protest comes with the Magpies having lost their last five Premier League matches, including a painful 1-0 defeat at north-east rivals Sunderland. Mark Jensen, editor of online Newcastle fanzine themag.co.uk, said: 'The accounts show that all this cash was generated and the question a lot of fans would ask (is) why was a significant portion of that not spent on team strengthening? 'The idea of a boycott has been building for a long time and you can't blame the fans, and I'm all in favour of it. It's a starting point where fans may feel empowered and make their feelings known. 'The frustrating thing for them is the money is there but the club won't spend it. 'Newcastle United are a club that should be in the top eight every season - that's the size of the club with the support base it has and the benefit of being a city with one club. John Carver has taken over as manager of the North East club but is struggling to get them in form . The struggling Premier League club announced record profits last month of £18.7m for the 2013/14 season . 'We are going to fall well short of that this season and that equals failure in lots of fans' eyes. 'It seems that every transfer window the squad keeps weakening. People talk about Newcastle being a well-run business - that may be so in the short term but in the long term we have a squad which needs massive investment.' The accounts say owner Ashley still has £129million in interest-free loans outstanding but the money in the bank means the club's net debt is down to £94.8million. The accounts also reveal that £29.8million was spent on signings after June 30, with £12.6million coming in player sales - mainly from Mathieu Debuchy's move to Arsenal. The reported income from player sales does not appear to cover the January departures of Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa and Davide Santon, whose sales brought in around a further £8million. Newcastle's salary bill rose to £78.3million from £61.7million, a 27 per cent increase, but that was more than

Summary: Newcastle had more than £34m in the bank at end of last financial year . The club announced record profits last month of £18.7m for 2013/14 season . The revelation infuriated fans who claim Mike Ashley has little ambition .


The never-ending chaos at Leeds continued on Friday as six players withdrew from Saturday's game at Charlton citing injury. Italian quartet Mirco Antenucci, Giuseppe Bellusci, Dario del Fabro and Marco Silvestri, Frenchman Souleymane Doukara and Albanian Edgar Cani all told beleaguered head coach Neil Redfearn they were injured and could not travel to London. Five of the sextet were signed by banned president Massimo Cellino, while Cani's deal was set-up by the Italian before he was banned by the Football League for failing its Owners and Directors Test. Mirco Antenucci is one of six Leeds players to have withdrawn from the squad to face Charlton with injury . It is understood that Redfearn was not aware of any problems with the players and that United's physio was not aware of any injuries. After receiving criticism from Leeds fans on Twitter after the story surfaced, Antenucci Tweeted: 'I'm reading a lot bad thing about myself in the last time.tomorrow i'll not be in the match because I got injured yesterday.it's the truth. 'I read so much wickedness and insults in many posts.i'm a serious professional but if someone likes to insult me there is no problem. my injury is in the right leg did yesterday in training .a muscle injury.' Goalkeeper Silvestri also Tweeted, posting a picture of a cut on his back which he suffered during Tuesday's loss at Norwich. He, Antenucci and Bellusci have been first-team regulars this season, with Cani, Del Fabro and Doukara resigned to roles on the fringes. It is understood that Neil Redfearn and the medical team were unaware of the players' injuries . Redfearn's position at Elland Road has become increasingly threatened over recent weeks, despite leading the club to Championship safety after taking off from ill-fated predecessors David Hockaday and Darko Milanic. He saw assistant Steve Thompson lose his job without warning on April 2 and his own deal, which expires at the end of the season, looks increasingly unlikely to be renewed under the club's current regime. Cellino is currently banned after being being found guilty of not paying tax on a yacht in Italy. He has been banned from holding any influence over the club since the end of January and is set to return in a fortnight's time. Leeds were not available for comment.

Summary: Leeds United travel to Charlton Athletic on Saturday in the Championship . Mirco Antenucci, Giuseppe Bellusci, Dario del Fabro, Marco Silvestri Souleymane Doukara and Edgar Cani have withdrawn from squad . Understood that Neil Redfeard and physios were not aware of the injuries .


Manchester City forward Toni Duggan has apologised to fans after posting a photo with Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal on Instagram. The 23-year-old shared an image of her with the United boss at Wing's restaurant on Sunday night after United's 4-2 win over City at Old Trafford. Duggan received a number of abusive messages on social media for the photo, and has since removed it from Instagram. Toni Duggan (left) posted this picture on Instagram of her with Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal . The Manchester City forward issued an apology on her Facebook page and removed the photo . The England international also issued an apology on her Facebook page on Monday. It read: 'I would like to apologise to all MCFC fans for the error of judgement I made last night. 'I now appreciate the significance of my actions and can assure everyone connected with Manchester City that I am proud to represent the Club and wear the shirt.' Duggan pictured in action for Manchester City during a Women's Super League match earlier this month . The 23-year-old Duggan joined Man City in 2013 after spending the early part of her career with Everton . Born in Liverpool, Duggan joined Manchester City in 2013 after spending the early part of her career at Everton. Van Gaal was enjoying a celebratory meal at his favourite restaurant in the city after his Manchester United side beat Manchester City to move four points ahead of them in the Premier League.

Summary: Toni Duggan posted a photo to Instagram of her with Louis van Gaal . Van Gaal was enjoying celebratory meal after United's 4-2 derby win . Manchester City player Duggan apologised and removed the photo .


Under pressure: Tony Cocker, the chief executive of E.ON, which has been forced to pay £7.75million to Citizens Advice after the regulator found the energy giant had overcharged customers after price rises . Power giant E.on has been ordered to pay a £7.75million penalty after it ripped off customers who were switching to rivals. The money will go to Citizens Advice to fund the organisation’s work helping those trying to cut their energy bills. E.on effectively overcharged thousands who decided to move to other suppliers after it announced price rises in January 2013 and again in early 2014. Industry rules state that energy companies must give customers 30 days’ notice of any price rise. Once a customer states they intend to move, the firm is not allowed to impose an exit fee or apply the new higher tariff even if the move takes place after the date of the increase. However, industry regulator Ofgem found that E.on broke the rules by hitting tens of thousands of departing customers with a higher tariff in the days before their account was switched. The firm admitted the mistake as far as customers who paid by direct debit or cheque were concerned. However, it failed to notify Ofgem that it also affected people with meters until late in the investigation. It has refunded £8 to £12 to 40,000 customers who paid by cash or cheque and is now trying to find another 7,000 meter customers to pay them an average of £3.42. While the sums involved are relatively low, Ofgem imposed a high penalty because E.on did the same thing in January 2012. At that time, it was ordered to refund £1.4million to customers and pay £300,000 in lieu of a penalty to Age UK. The firm claimed it had implemented new procedures to stop it happening again, but was guilty of the same mistake in both 2013 and 2014. 'Absolutely unacceptable': Regulator Ofgem said the penalty reflected E.ON's 'repeated failings' on billing rules after the company incorrectly imposed exit fees and overcharged customers . Ofgem’s enforcement chief, Sarah Harrison, said: ‘Our rules give customers a chance to avoid exit fees and higher costs when suppliers put up prices. These are important customer protections and it is vital suppliers play by the rules. The energy regulator has imposed fines on energy companies totalling £168 million since 2010. Britain's Big Six energy suppliers are responsible for £99million of the payments, with British Gas the worst offender among them with their figure totalling £34.6million. E.ON has been fined £24.8million in total. The payments are as follows: . November 2012: E.ON agrees to pay out £1.7million to customers and charities after customers were incorrectly charged exit fees or overcharged following price rises. July 2013: The company agrees a £3million package of fines and money for customers after it misreported the number of energy-saving light bulbs it had distributed under an energy efficiency scheme. May 2014: E.ON agrees to pay £12million to vulnerable customers for mis-selling. April 2015: The company agrees to pay £7.75million to Citizens Advice to help vulnerable

Summary: Firm to pay Citizens Advice £7.75m after incorrectly imposing exit fees . Refunds for 40,000 customers affected in January 2013 and January 2014 . Ofgem brands E.ON 'absolutely unacceptable' for failing to protect clients .