A classic Aston Martin once owned by Spartacus star Peter Ustinov is set to fetch more than £1million at auction - twice what it fetched four years ago. The actor bought the Aston Martin DB4 Cabriolet in 1962, shortly after winning a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role as Batiatus in Spartacus. It was one of the most luxurious cars of its day, costing £4,000 and was delivered to him at a Swiss hotel at a time when the average house price in Britain was just £2,500. The Aston Martin DB4 Cabriolet once belonged to actor Peter Ustinov and is expected to fetch £1million when it goes up for auction at Bonhams. That's more than twice what it cost just four years ago . A collectors piece: These pictures show the prestigious Aston Martin logo on the bonnet, left, a trademark of the elite brand, and an absolutely spotless stylish leather trim, left, that once seated Peter Ustinov . The fast lane: The car cost £4,000 in 1962 when the average house price in Britain was just £2,500 . Quick sale: The 3.7-litre engine produced 240bhp. It went 0-60mph in nine seconds and had a top speed of 140mph. This was one of the fastest cars of the era so attracted interest from the rich and famous . Listed: The car is expected to attract £1million - more than double the £431,200 it sold for four years ago . And while the average UK home is now £177,000, the value of Ustinov’s Aston has rocketed even more and is expected to sell for around £1 million next month. This is £570,000 MORE than the price paid for the Aston Martin when it was sold at a London auction in 2011. Engineers had fitted the car with a 3.7-litre engine developing around 240bhp, giving it a 0-60mph time of nine seconds and a top speed of 140mph. Perfect form: The DB4 was considered one of the most beautiful and luxurious cars of its day . Ustinov, left, bought the car shortly after winning a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in Spartacus . I am Spartacus: Star Kirk Douglas, centre right, plays a gladiator who takes on the Roman Empire in the 1960 Stanley Kubrick film. Ustinov, centre left, plays the owner of a Gladiator school where Spartacus and a number of followers escape from. It led to a slave rebellion known as the Third Servile War . It was the first Aston Martin to be produced in Newton Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, which is where it will go on sale at Bonhams auction house on May 9 at the annual Aston Martin sale. The car went down well with critics, with Motors magazine praising its “high quality, exceptional performance, lavish finishing”. They called it “a great British product, benefiting from the styling input of Touring of Milan”. It is not known how long Ustinov owned the Aston Martin, but it had two more owners before being bought by British race car driver David Piper, who sold it in 1984. The radio on

Summary: DB4 put British cars back on map going 140mph and 0-60 in nine seconds . Bought in 1962 after Ustinov won best supporting actor Oscar for Spartacus . Great British movie star was loved TV personality until his death in 2004 . Car set to sell for double what it fetched at auction when sold four years ago .


It is the ultimate Robin Crusoe escape, a lonely house on its own island - just off the coast of Cornwall. The House In The Sea sits right on the beach in Newquay and can only be reached by crossing a 90ft-high suspension bridge. Surrounded by water and isolated from the town, the tiny island is far from basic. The interiors are a luxurious mix of sleek neutrals and modern design, with panoramic sea views offered at every turn. Scroll down for video. Ocean retreat: Now you don't have to jet off to somewhere exotic to enjoy your own private isolated sea plot . The House In The Sea is connected by a 100ft suspension bridge, which stretches 90ft above the ground . Ocean haven! The tasteful design inside means you will enjoy luxury and comfort during your seaside break . The outside terrace has a barbecue overlooking the sea and the snug lounge has similar views, with plenty of cosy seating, sheepskin rugs and a window seat. The pad has a master suite bedroom, which is connected by a private staircase, and comes complete with a sprawling four poster bed. On the ground floor there is another double room with a day bed and a king-size bedroom with en suite shower room and family bathroom with a bath and overhead shower. When the tide is in, the House In The Sea is completely surrounded by waves, making for a peaceful retreat . Time for a snooze! The master bedroom is connected by a private staircase and includes a luxurious four poster bed . Although the island is secluded in the ocean, Padstow and Truro are nearby to offer fish and chips or Michelin star dining . The house is decorate in clean neutral colours with modern furnishings, for a comfortable stay . For those wishing to use the island for celebrating, take advantage of the bar area, with 40" TV, bar billiards table and, most importantly, a fully equipped bar. The handy location means that whatever your whim, be it fish and chips or Michelin star dining, you can find something to satisfy at the foodie haven of Padstow or in the city of Truro. There is even WiFi for sending idyllic photographs of the island to friends stuck at home. The house can be booked in advance, with prices reaching £3,000 per couple for a week's stay at the peak of summer. To enquire about renting the private island, more information can be found on Unique Home Stays. Entertain up to six guests on the dining room table, which has three modern lights dangled over it . Not only can you dine inside, but also out on the terrace area which lets you enjoy ocean views and the sound of the waves . If you are celebrating the House In The Sea provides activities such as a billiard table, TV and an equipped bar . The interior is based on a New York style and provides the perfect snug hideaway from the rest of the world . The magical property

Summary: The House In The Sea is located in Newquay, Cornwall and is the perfect getaway retreat . It is connected to the mainland by a 90ft high bridge and is completely surrounded with water when the tide is in . Guests can book the luxury cottage, which includes a bar, TV, wifi and billiards table .


The Court of Arbitration for Sport has lifted Morocco's ban from the next two editions of the African Cup of Nations that was imposed by the Confederation of African Football. The North-African nation was expelled from the 2017 and 2019 tournaments and was fined $1 million by the CAF. The CAF also demanded a further $9 million in compensation, after the country pulled out because of fears related to the Ebola epidemic. Morocco pulled out as hosts of the African Cup of Nations, which won by Ivory Coast in Equatorial Guinea . Morocco can now compete in the next two African Cup of Nations after the initial ban was imposed . Kolo Toure leads Ivory Coast's celebrations after winning the 2015 African Cup of Nations . CAS said that the sanctions have been set aside, 'with the exception of the fine, which is however reduced to $50,000.' Morocco was disqualified from this year's tournament after withdrawing as host just two months before the start of the competition. Their national federation cited health risks from fans travelling from Ebola-affected regions. It asked for a delay but CAF refused and the tournament was moved to Equatorial Guinea.

Summary: Morocco had been banned from the 2017 and 2019 African Cup of Nations . The Confederation of African Football imposed the ban after Morocco pulled out as hosts of the tournament two months from it starting . Morocco fear the health risks of fans travelling from Ebola-affected areas . The Court of Arbitration for Sport lifted the ban and reduced the fine imposed from $1million to $50,000 .


'Cool' credentials: This week Samantha Cameron revealed her love of alternative group Poliça . She rarely misses a chance to demonstrate her ‘cool’ credentials. And this week Samantha Cameron was at it again, revealing her love of alternative group Poliça. But their brand of psychedelic rock conjures up a world a far cry from her life in Downing Street and the Cotswolds. The American band – whose name roughly translates as ‘policy’ in Polish – are inspired by a radical feminist who described pregnancy as ‘barbaric’, and their songs feature violent imagery. The video for the first single on the group’s most recent album depicts androgynous-looking singer Channy Leaneagh subjecting her trussed-up alter ego to a violent assault. Blood spurts in all directions as she smashes her hands with a hammer, punches her in the face and finally waterboards her. Another unsettling song by the four-piece band from Minnesota, entitled Leading To Death, includes the lyric ‘I dream of you, oh my strangler’. Miss Leaneagh, 33, has described her music as ‘rhythm-driven sex noise’ and says the digital effects she uses to modify her broken-hearted vocals are ‘like taking drugs for your voice’. Her marriage broke up several years ago after she had a child, and her lyrics have a tendency towards violent, sexual imagery that bemoans ‘boys’ and ‘all the work they require’. Mrs Cameron, 43, pictured, comes from an aristocratic background and was educated at Marlborough College, whose other alumni include the Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Eugenie. But she has a distinctly bohemian streak and was friends with Bristol trip-hop artist Tricky during her time at university. She recently name-checked US indie group The War On Drugs, and claims to be a big fan of Radio 6 Music, the BBC’s ‘cutting edge and ground-breaking’ station. ‘I listen to Radio 4 in the morning and the rest of the day I have 6 Music on,’ she said in a rare interview last weekend. Inspiration: Channy Leaneagh of Polica, a band which specialises in psychedelic rock . Displaying her love of Poliça, Mrs Cameron even joined the crowd at a recent gig in Shoreditch, East London, at which the group played songs from their latest album, Shulamith. The record’s cover is illustrated with a photograph of a naked young woman, her hair and neck caked in blood. The title is a tribute to Canadian-born feminist Shulamith Firestone, whom Miss Leaneagh has described as a ‘mentor and muse from the grave’. Miss Firestone, who died in 2012 aged 67, painted a radical vision of a ‘liberated’ world without families, childbirth or any real distinctions between men and women. She is best known for her 1970 manifesto The Dialectic Of Sex: The Case For Feminist Revolution, which drew inspiration from Karl Marx’s Communist Manifesto. Miss Firestone argued that pregnancy was ‘barbaric’ and childhood was a ‘supervised nightmare’. Poliça's record cover is illustrated with a photograph of a naked young woman, her hair and neck caked in blood. The title is a tribute to Canadian-born feminist Shulamith Firestone (above) She looked forward to a

Summary: Samantha Cameron recently spoke of her love of alternative group Poliça . Rock band's latest album is inspired by feminist Shulamith Firestone . Mrs Cameron even joined crowd at a recent gig in Shoreditch, East London .


Stewart Regan insists Dave King faces a challenge to convince the SFA he is a 'fit and proper' person to be chairman of Rangers. The South Africa-based businessman ousted the previous directors last month and plans a return to the Ibrox boardroom if he can overcome SFA obstacles. King has delayed the process of nominating himself as chairman until he can persuade the governing body's Professional Game Board that 41 convictions under South African tax law are not a breach of SFA regulations. Dave King (centre) will have to convince the SFA that he is suitable to become the next Rangers chairman . He also faces questions about his role as a club director when the oldco Ibrox outfit plunged into liquidation in the summer of 2012. Rangers want SFA clearance for King before commencing with a cash-raising rights issue for existing shareholders. Refusing to put a timescale on when a decision will come, Regan said: 'We are in discussions with Rangers and their advisors and we are gathering information on Mr King. When we have all of that information in, the board will consider it and decide whether or not we are prepared to accept Dave King as a fit and proper person to be chairman of Rangers. We are not in a position to put a timescale on that. 'We need any evidence from Mr King that would support why he believes that he is fit and proper in consideration to the list of criteria in our Article 10 which cover all of the areas regarding track record, background, insolvency and any convictions. 'His tax convictions are a challenge for him and the club to try and present a case whereby the board can view it positively.' King's ally Paul Murray, serving as interim chairman, faces his own fit and proper scrutiny under Article 10. SFA chief Stewart Regan says that King must give evidence to support his case to be chairman at Ibrox . 'Paul Murray, equally, is being considered given that he was a director of a football club that has been in an insolvency event in the last five years,' added Regan. King received clearance from the Court of Session to return to the boardroom after serving as a director in the Ibrox oldco and hopes that will help the SFA to reach a decision in his favour. Rangers, meanwhile, have accepted fines totalling £5,500 for breaking SFA disciplinary rules in relation to Newcastle owner Mike Ashley's involvement with the club. Rangers have been handed a £5,500 fine for breaking SFA disciplinary rules relating to Mike Ashley (centre)

Summary: Dave King is bidding to become the new chairman of Rangers . He must convince the SFA that he is up to the job . King ousted the previous directors from Ibrox last month . The 60-year-old businessman will face questions over his 41 South African tax law convictions and previous Ibrox involvement .


A teenager diagnosed with a deadly brain tumour has raised $80,000 needed upfront to pay for urgent surgery. Jackson Byrnes, 18, has flown from Lismore in northern New South Wales to Sydney to be operated on by renowned neurosurgeon Dr Charlie Teo, the only surgeon in Australia willing to perform the risky operation that will likely see Jackson paralysed. For the past week Jackson's family and friends have been desperately trying to raise $80,000 needed to pay the hospital upfront by Tuesday night, so that he can undergo the operation on Wednesday morning. On Monday morning they reached the target on their GoFundMe page, but Jackson's mother says the family needs an additional $45,000 to cover chemotherapy and other hospital fees. Three weeks ago the 18-year-old was told by doctors that he had a stage four brain tumour that was too deep and aggressive to be safely operated on. Jackson Byrnes, 18, has flown to Sydney for a risky operation to remove the tumour on his brain . For the past week Jackson's family and friends have been desperately trying to raise $80,000 needed to pay the hospital upfront for the risky surgery . Jackson's girlfriend Jahnae Jackson (right) noticed he had developed a lump three weeks ago and prompted him to visit a doctor who requested an MRI . His family refused to accept the dismal diagnosis and took matters into their own hands and found Dr Teo, who said he was willing to perform the operation if the family understood the risks. Jackson's mother Rhonda Byrnes said Dr Teo explained to her that her son would most likely be paralysed down his left side. 'But he's already paralysed because the tumour is pressing down on that side of his brain, that's why we've just said go for it,' Ms Byrnes told Daily Mail Australia. 'I can't afford not to because I won't have my son around if I don't take these risks. 'Dr Teo is the best brain surgeon in the country, I've got my son's life in his hands basically.' Dr Teo, director of Sydney's Centre for Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery, said other surgeons were technically able to perform the surgery but he was the only one prepared to do it. 'People think that it's futile because he's got a malignant tumour and it's very aggressive,' Dr Teo told Daily Mail Australia. 'There's significant weakness down his left side and they think his quality of life is such that he wouldn't want to live anyway.' But Dr Teo said he makes decisions based on what his patients want. 'If a patient really wants it and knows the risks and understands how risky the operation is I'll usually respect the patient's wishes,' he said . The 18-year-old (pictured left, getting his head shaved) at a recent fundraising event . Jackson Byrnes was diagnosed with a stage four tumour three weeks ago and needed $80,000 for surgery . Jackson's mother Rhonda Byrnes said she was overwhelmed by the support and money raised by the community on his GoFundMe page, but said the

Summary: Teen with deadly brain tumour has raised $80,000 for emergency surgery . 18-year-old Jackson Byrnes has stage four brain tumour . He was told by doctors it was too aggressive to operate on . Instead he found a neurosurgeon who would do the operation . He had to find $80,000 by Tuesday night to pay the surgeon up front . The risky operation will likely see him end up paralysed down his left side .


Adam Federici lay inert on the turf for a moment. He realised the magnitude of what happened. He understood the horror of it instantly. He let his head rest on the grass and closed his eyes as if he was trying to wish it all away, as if he was trying to blot out the din and the agony and the wild celebrations of the Arsenal fans. His face was scrunched against the grass, distorted in a mask of despair. Reading, still struggling to avoid relegation to League One, had performed heroically to push Arsenal into extra-time in this FA Cup semi-final and Federici had pulled off a series of stunning saves to keep the sides level at 1-1 but the Australian goalkeeper guessed there would be no way back now. There had been less than a minute to go before the extra-time interval when Alexis Sanchez had cut in from the left and fired in a stinging shot straight at Federici. He knelt to gather it but somehow it squirmed through his legs and trickled over the line as he scrambled in vain to retrieve it. It was football at its most cruel. In years to come, it will be the enduring image of this game. Alexis Sanchez's low shot squirmed agonisingly through the legs of Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici in extra time . It was a routine shot from Sanchez but the Reading stopper failed to collect it properly in his grasp - an embarrassing gaffe . The ball rolled through his legs and slowly towards the goal line in the 106th minute of the game . Federici tries desperately to stop the ball going over the line after it rolled through his legs and out of his grasp . Reading had fought valiantly but were unable to score another equaliser to take the tie to penalties . Federici lies slumped on the ground as the impact of his error hits him in the FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal . The Reading goalkeeper, who had been magnificent until then, left the field in tears as manager Steve Clarke tries to console him . Federici's opposite number, Wojciech Szczesny (left) of Arsenal comforts his fellow goalkeeper after the game is resolved . Reading: Federici, Gunter, Hector, Pearce, Obita, McCleary, Williams, Chalobah (Cox, 106), Robson-Kanu (Karacan, 90), Mackie, Pogrebnyak (Yakubu, 111). Subs not used: Stephen Kelly, Norwood, Yakubu, Andersen, Cooper. Booked: Chalobah . Goal: McCleary, 54 . Arsenal: Szczesny, Debuchy, Mertesacker (Gabriel, 63), Koscielny, Gibbs, Coquelin (Walcott, 101), Cazorla, Ramsey, Ozil, Sanchez, Welbeck (Giroud, 72). Subs not used: Wilshere, Ospina, Monreal, Flamini. Goals: Sanchez 39, 106 . When the final whistle confirmed that it would be Arsenal who will face either Liverpool or Aston Villa here at the end of next month, Federici, 30, put his head down and began to walk purposefully from the pitch, his thoughts fixed on some form of escape, some search for sanctuary. The Reading manager, Steve Clarke, tried to console him but he was inconsolable. As he disappeared down the tunnel, he hung his head and

Summary: Alexis Sanchez scored after 39 minutes following some clever play by Mesut Ozil for Arsenal . Gareth McCleary's shot was deflected over the line on 54 as Reading hauled themselves level . Sanchez struck again before half time in extra time when his shot squirmed through Adam Federici's legs .


Mila Kunis is being sued by a Ukrainian wannabe singer who claims the Hollywood actress 'stole her pet chicken' as children. Kristina Karo alleges that she was a classmate of Ms Kunis, 31, who moved to the U.S. from Ukraine in 1991, and that the pair were 'inseparable' growing up. Karo, now living in Los Angeles, claims a seven-year-old Ms Kunis had been 'envious' of her pet hen, and that 25 years ago, she stole it from her. Bizzare lawsuit: Wannabe singer Kristina Karo claims the theft of her pet chicken as a child in Ukraine traumatised her, and is now suing 'thief' Mila Kunis for $5,000 . In her lawsuit, Karo states that Ms Kunis would come over to the chicken farm in north-west Ukraine where she lived, and play with the hen, called 'Doggie', TMZ reports. She alleges that when 'Doggie' disappeared, Ms Kunis confessed to the crime and told her 'Kristina, you can have any other chicken as a pet, you have a whole chicken farm', the website states. Karo, who has moved to Los Angeles in the hopes of launching a career as a singer, says the theft of her pet chicken traumatised her and forced her to see a therapist. She claims that being in close proximity to Ms Kunis, who lives in Hollywood with partner Ashton Kutcher and daughter Wyatt, has 'brought back all the bad memories' and she now needs therapy again. Bad memories: The reason for the lawsuit 25 years after the 'theft' is that moving to LA, which is where Kunis also lives, has brought back memories of losing 'Doggie' for Karo and forced her back into therapy . Not a bad egg: Mila Kunis, seen here with partner Ashton Kutcher in Los Angeles, is being accused of chicken theft despite growing up more than 100miles from Karo . In her suit, Karo alleges that when 'Doggie' disappeared, Kunis confessed to the crime and told her 'Kristina, you can have any other chicken as a pet, you have a whole chicken farm' (stock image) Karo, whose song Give Me Green Card has more than 70,000 views on YouTube, is suing the actress Kunis for $5,000 for emotional distress and to cover her therapy bills. She also claims the theft of 'Doggie' 25 years ago has 'prevented her from pursuing the American dream', according to TMZ. Interestingly enough, Karo's self-penned online bio describes her as being 'born and raised in the small village Berezhnytsia', which is a three hour drive - and more than 100miles away -from Chernivtsi, where Mila Kunis lived before moving to the U.S. aged seven. Wannabe: 'Singer' Kristina Karo says she and Kunis were inseparable in first grade, but that the actress was jealous of her pet chicken 'Doggie' and stole the hen .

Summary: Mila Kunis' 'childhood friend from Ukraine' is suing her for $5,000 . Kristina Karo claims Kunis 'stole her pet chicken' as children . Karo, now in LA, claims she has been traumatised by the event . She is suing actress for emotional distress and therapy bills .


This is the shocking moment a worker risked his life by standing on top of a house jet washing a roof with what appears to be just a rope tied around him for safety. The unnamed worker was spotted on the roof 30-feet above the ground on top of an Edwardian semi-detached home in Greenwich, south east London. A local resident noticed the man carrying out the work with a lack of safety equipment on the slippery tiles and quickly took snaps of the man. A worker who was caught jet washing the roof of a home in south east London with just a rope tied around him for safety . The neighbour said: 'I couldn't believe it. He was standing on the roof with a power washer and seemed to have a rope tied around his waist. 'It looked incredibly dangerous. His boss seemed to be watching sitting on a wall opposite and seemed unfazed by it all.' A building expert, who did not want to be named, said the workman should have at least had scaffolding up at the front of the property and a much longer ladder with a harness. He said: 'You can't just stand up there with a bit of rope tied around you and think it's fine, it's not. 'You have to think about how slippery it would be up there because as you can see he is spraying from the top to bottom, meaning the water will be trickling down around his feet. A building expert said the man should have at least had scaffolding up at the front of the property and a longer ladder . 'You would only have to slip and fall once and that would be it.' The image was then passed to the Health and Safety Executive, who attended the property and caught the man doing the same thing on the roof of the garage before he was stopped. A HSE Spokeswoman said: 'Following a concern raised, HSE inspectors visited the house yesterday and served a prohibition notice. 'This means the work had to cease until appropriate safety measures are put in place.'

Summary: Unnamed worker was spotted on the roof of a house in south east London . Appeared to only be using rope for safety while 30-feet above the ground . Health and Safety Executive attended and stopped the work following concerns .


Falkirk booked their place in the Scottish Cup Final with a smash-and-grab 1-0 win over Hibernian at Hampden Park. The dominant Easter Road side hit the post just before the break through Fraser Fyvie and again in the second half through fellow midfielder Scott Allan, with the Bairns rarely threatening. However, the Hibees were stunned in the 74th minute when Falkirk midfielder Craig Sibbald headed in a Blair Alston cross to set up a meeting on May 30 with either Inverness or Celtic. Craig Sibbald finally breaks the deadlock for Falkirk with a stooping header that left Hibernian hearts broken . Sibbald rises above his marker to direct his header towards goal in the heat of Hampden Park . Sibbald salutes the travelling Falkirk supporters after scoring the decisive goal in the 74th minute . The Falkirk players celebrate taking the lead against Hibernian in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park . Hibernian (3-5-2): Oxley; Forster, Hanlon, Fontaine; McGeouch, Allan, Robertson (Dja Djedje 80), Fyvie, Stevenson; El Alagui, Cummings (Malonga 87) Subs not used: Craig, Stanton, Handling, Cerny, Dunsmore . Booked: Forster, Allan . Falkirk (4-3-3):MacDonald; Duffie, McCracken, Grant, Leahy; Taiwo, Vaulks, Sibbald, Smith; (Bia Bi 45), Morgan (Muirhead 77), Alston . Subs not used: Bowman, Dick, Cooper, Blair, O'Hara . Scorer: Sibbald 74 . Booked: Taiwo . Referee: John Beaton . It was sweet revenge for the Bairns, who lost a seven-goal thriller to the Leith side at the same stage of the competition two years ago, and they will be looking to take the cup back to the town for the first time since 1957. For their part, Hibs, last winners of the trophy in 1902, will wonder if that curse will ever be broken after a semi-final in which they had bossed for long spells. Both managers were forced into changes for the all-Championship last-four tie. Hibs midfielder Scott Robertson replaced Martin Boyle who is cup-tied after playing for parent club Dundee in the competition before his loan move to Easter Road. Falkirk manager Peter Houston had John Baird and Mark Kerr cup-tied and top scorer Rory Loy failed to recover from an ankle injury as captain David McCracken returned to defence with forward Taylor Morgan given a start. Hibernian manager Alan Stubbs (left) and Falkirk manager Peter Houston shake hands before the match . The Hibernian supporters can't quite believe their luck as Fraser Fyvie and Scott Allan both hit the woodwork . Lewis Stevenson misses from close range for Hibernian on one of those afternoon's for Alan Stubbs' side . There wasn't much too cheer about for Hibernian fans in a sparse Hampden Park crowd on Saturday . Falkirk went into the game undefeated in three league games against Hibs this season, drawing two and winning one, but found themselves under pressure from the first whistle. Indeed, Houston's side were lucky to escape going behind after only six minutes when Dylan McGeouch's fine cross from the right was directed toward his own goal by the foot of the stretching McCracken. Falkirk goalkeeper Jamie MacDonald chested it

Summary: Craig Sibbald's 74th-minute header is enough to send Falkirk through . Fraser Fyvie and Scott Allan both hit the post for Hibs with the score at 0-0 . Falkirk will play either Inverness Caledonian Thistle or Celtic on May 30 .


Tim Sherwood wants to wipe any smile from Raheem Sterling’s face by causing an FA Cup shock at Wembley on Sunday. Footage this week emerged showing the Liverpool forward inhaling nitrous oxide, a legal high commonly known as laughing gas because it creates feelings of euphoria . But Sherwood said: ‘Let's hope he's not laughing after Sunday.’ Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood is hoping they can cause a FA Cup semi-final shock vs Liverpool on Sunday . Raheem Sterling (right) was pictured smoking a shisha pipe with team-mate Jordon Ibe earlier this season . The Aston Villa manager knows his ambitions to beat Liverpool and reach the FA Cup final may rest on taming Sterling, a player he tried to sign for Tottenham Hotpur’s academy as a schoolboy. The 20-year-old is enduring a tough time off the pitch, in a contract stand-off with Liverpool and coming under question for his recreational activities. Sterling has been pictured smoking shisha pipes as well as taking so-called ‘hippy crack’ through a balloon. Sherwood said that was wrong but added: ‘I have a wee bit of sympathy. I am not condoning it, but he is a young man, isn’t he? He obviously has fortunes but is growing up like everyone else. It is tough in the public eye.’ Sherwood can remember being wowed by a 14-year-old Sterling on the books at Queens Park Rangers, but was unable to convince Spurs to commit the money required to sign him. Instead, Sterling headed to Anfield for £600,000 in 2010. ‘A lot of academies pick players on size because the bigger kids normally push the little kids over and their teams can win the games,’ said Sherwood. ‘He wouldn’t be much different from what he is now but you wouldn’t want to fight him would you?’ Sherwood has been a fan of Liverpool starlet Sterling (left) ever since he was 14 and on the books at QPR . Another Liverpool player Sherwood discussed on Friday was Steven Gerrard, whose birthday falls on the FA Cup final on May 30. Those associated with the Merseyside club feel an ideal silverware send-off is brewing before Gerrard heads to LA Galaxy. ‘Believe it or not it’s not about spoiling the party for Steven Gerrard,’ insisted Sherwood. ‘It’s about what we can do. To be honest we’re hoping he’s on his holiday in May.’ Sherwood played against a teenage Gerrard in his latter days and hailed the 34-year-old’s clear talent from the off. He added: ‘I’m sure Steven could still do a job for a Premier League side but I’m not sure he can go and play for anyone other than Liverpool. He can earn £1 a week or £200,000, he’ll still play the same way. That’s a dying breed – there aren’t many of them about.’ Sherwood has led a Villa resurgence since taking over in February, steering the club away from relegation danger and into this Wembley showpiece. They are on a run of four wins in seven. Liverpool have captain Steven Gerrard (centre) back for the FA Cup semi after

Summary: Aston Villa play Liverpool in their FA Cup semi-final on Sunday at Wembley . Raheem Sterling was pictured smoking a shisha pipe earlier in the season . Steven Gerrard will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the campaign .


Facing investigation: Rifaat al-Assad, 77, is being probed by French police over his £64million fortune . The uncle of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is facing a criminal investigation in France after amassing a £64million fortune despite being kicked out of Syria 'with nothing' 30 years ago. Prosecutors in Paris have revealed details of the year-long probe into Rifaat al-Assad's finances. Mr al-Assad, 77, went into exile in Europe after staging a failed coup against his brother Hafez al Assad, who was Syria's president at the time and is also Bashar's father. He has since spent more than 30 years living a life of luxury moving between homes in Paris, London and the southern Spanish city of Marbella. The inquiry into the former Syrian vice president's finances was triggered by Sherpa, an activist group representing the victims of financial crime, which claims his fortune was stolen during his time at the heart of the Syrian regime. His family's assets, outlined by French customs in a May 2014 report, are valued at around £64million - much of it held through a web of businesses based in Luxembourg. Mr al-Assad has vehemently denied acquiring assets in France through illegal means. He also told investigators he 'had nothing' when he left Syria, having always given his wages away to the poor, according to a source close to the investigation. 'It was (then French president) Francois Mitterrand who asked me to come to France... he was very kind,' he said, according to the source. On Friday, one of Mr al-Assad's lawyers said: 'Were there even the slightest doubt over my client's real estate ... would President Francois Mitterrand have awarded him the Legion d'Honneur (France's highest distinction) in 1986?' He told Reuters that his client's property holdings dated back to 1984-1986 and were transparent and legal. Heart of the regime: Rifaat al-Assad (left) is pictured with his brother, the late Syrian president Hafez al-Assad, in 1984 before his exile from the country . His nephew: Activists say Rifaat al-Assad (pictured in 1984, left), who is the uncle of current Syrian President Bashar (right), stole money from the country while operating at the heart of its government . His son Siwar al-Assad told France Info radio his father had received funds since 1984 from 'states, leaders and friends abroad'. That included a gift from the king of Saudi Arabia of a 45 hectare (111 acre) property and stud farm north of Paris, he said. Mr Al-assad claims he invested these gifts in property, but did not keep a close eye on the details. 'I only occupy myself with politics,' he said, according to the source. 'They bring me papers to sign... I don't know how to pay, even in restaurants.' Other members of the family have given evidence that Saudi backers have supported them ever since their exile in the 1980s. Another of Mr Al-assad's lawyers Benjamin Grundler says his client 'lives principally from the sale of apartments... and from the regular help of Saudi Arabia', stressing 'it is not Syrian money'. Defending his father: Siwar al-Assad -

Summary: Rifaat al Assad is facing criminal probe over how he amassed huge fortune . Activists say it was stolen from Syria when he was at heart of its regime . Rifaat, 77, is brother of late Hafez al Assad - Syria's president for 29 years . He headed notorious internal security forces during 1982 Hama massacre . And was later exiled to Europe after attempting to seize power from brother .


Starbucks is embroiled in fresh controversy over its tax affairs after it was accused of using a little-known British company to avoid paying taxes across Europe. The U.S. coffee giant is being probed by the European Commission over some of the methods it used to lower its tax bills. It could face millions of pounds in back taxes if they are found to be illegal. For the first time yesterday, details emerged about the UK company at the heart of the probe, which is focusing on sweetheart tax deals between Starbucks and the Dutch government. Probe: Starbucks ran its European division - including the UK - through the Netherlands, but it paid just £1.9million in tax to the Dutch government, from a reported £300million profit . Starbucks ran its European business, including its booming UK division, through the Netherlands where it paid almost no tax on its profits. But it has now emerged that the coffee chain used a defunct British entity to hide potentially millions of pounds from the Dutch taxman. By registering its Intellectual Property – such as its brand and logo – in a UK company called Alki LP, it was able to pay hefty sums from its Netherlands division into Britain. Its Dutch division paid just £1.9million of tax, despite reporting profits of £300million – a meagre tax rate of less than 1per cent. A Wall Street Journal investigation has uncovered previously unknown details about the UK entity, including a claim that it had not a single registered employee. Starbucks has already been called ‘immoral’ by MPs for its labyrinthine structure that effectively funnelled money out of the UK. Schemes used by the company include buying its coffee beans in Switzerland and selling them at a 20per cent mark-up to the Netherlands, where they are then roasted before being sold on again to Britain. This means that much of the money it makes from UK sales flows into jurisdictions that have lower or less stringent tax regimes. Revealed: It is now claimed the company, which has previously been in the spotlight for its tax practices, may have used a British company to put hefty sums from its Netherlands branch into the UK . Between 1998 and 2012 the company paid just £8.6million in corporation tax in Britain, despite racking up combined sales of more than £3billion here. But after its tactics were exposed, the company offered to pay a voluntary £20million in tax to avoid a public boycott. Now details of a little-known tax division have emerged. A UK-registered holding business called Alki LP was set up to house the branding of the business. In a bizarre move, Alki appeared to have no employees – and was registered at the offices of Starbuck’s tax lawyers Baker & McKenzie. Compliance: A Starbucks spokesman said the company complies 'with all relevant tax rules, laws, and OECD guidelines' But because of the very limited details available, it is impossible to identify how much money the arm received – or whether it paid any tax in the UK. Accounts for Starbucks’ Dutch

Summary: Starbucks ran its European business - including UK - through Holland . But Dutch division paid just £1.9million tax on profits of £300million . Now details of UK company at heart of new probe have started to emerge . A Starbucks spokesman said it complies 'with all relevant tax rules, laws'


Former England captain Mike Gatting believes Kevin Pietersen should not walk straight back into the international set-up, even if he piles on the runs for Surrey this season. Pietersen has returned to the LV= County Championship in a bid to stake a claim for an England recall, although the 34-year-old only managed 19 runs against Glamorgan on Sunday. England were held to a draw in the opening Test of a three-match series against West Indies last week, and calls for a Pietersen comeback continue to linger ahead of the Ashes this summer. Kevin Pietersen scored 170 in his first outing for Surrey this season but scored just 19 against Glamorgan . 'There are a few bridges that still need to be rebuilt,' said Gatting, who had just penned a congratulation message to James Anderson, England's leading Test wicket-taker, as part of Slazenger's celebratory flag tour. 'Even if KP scores runs there might not be spaces available. If Gary Ballance, Ian Bell and Joe Root play well, there might not be a place for him. 'You've got to have somebody who isn't playing well to get Pietersen in. 'He doesn't just come straight back - that would be unfair on the people in there at the moment. 'If he does get runs, fine, but that's not the end of it. 'If people are playing well in the team, why should he just get straight in?' Pietersen is keen to play for England again after being sacked in 2014 . Bell and Ballance both hit centuries in Antigua while Root also showed signs of good form with scores of 83 and 59. The scorecard was less encouraging for England captain Alastair Cook, however, who could only manage 11 and 13, stretching his run without a Test century to 33 innings. Cook's poor performances saw him removed as One-Day captain before the World Cup earlier this year and Gatting admits more questions will be asked of the England skipper if he fails to find runs against West Indies. 'Alastair knows what he's got to do, he's got to get some runs,' Gatting said. 'We can keep speculating but I suspect at the end of the West Indies series, they'll look at it and if he hasn't got any runs there might be some questions asked. Gary Ballance scored a century in the first Test against West Indies . 'He might possibly get the series against New Zealand - the fact is Alastair has got more 100s than anyone else has and people do go through bad patches in their careers. 'Alastair has had a break, when he was left out of the One-Day series, he's had time to get himself sorted. 'Maybe he needs a break from the captaincy, that's for people to sit and decide, I suspect it's about the runs though, not the captaincy. 'He's a well-respected man in the team, the fact is he's a batsman, he's a captain and if he fails to get the runs somebody will have to make a decision.' Cook's future may be affected by who the

Summary: Kevin Pietersen scored 19 runs for Surrey against Glamorgan . Mike Gatting says if players are doing well for England then they should keep their place . Pietersen was sacked by England following the 2013/14 Ashes Tour .


Most of us spend our time dreaming and saving for our next holiday, but meet the woman who gets to travel the world reviewing the best hotels, beds, pools and room service for her job. Travel photographer Rhiannon Taylor, 29, from Australia has turned her photography skills and penchant for globetrotting into a business, launching a website called 'In Bed With'. Travelling the world to review and photograph the most luxurious accommodations, the avid Instagrammer has turned her social media success into a growing company. Scroll down for video . Dream job: Rhiannon Taylor travels the world reviewing beds, pools and room service . With more than 12,000 followers on Instagram, liking her beautiful photos of her travels, the places she stays and the food she eats, Rhiannon spotted a gap in the market for elegantly-resented hotel reviews. She writes about everything form the best pies to the biggest beds and has travelled the world from Indonesia to the US and Mexico to document great hotels. As well as many hotels paying Rhiannon to stay and review, they also buy her professional pictures as well. The Melbourne-based photographer also works with companies who sell travel products, such as luggage and swimwear, allowing her to generate further income from featuring them on her site. The traveller said: 'I was a travel photographer for seven years which gave me endless work in different parts of the world. 'I'd record what hotel in Miami had the best pie to order on room service at midnight, which hotel in LA had the best pool or where the best beds are in Hong Kong. Luxury life! The photographer documents her findings on her In Bed With reviewing site . Rhiannon has travelled everywhere from Indonesia to the U.S. and Mexico featuring aspects like the best pie or biggest beds . The prolific Instgrammer has more than 12,000 followers and has turned her lifestyle into a business . 'About a year ago I decided to put my experiences in to an online magazine format and it really took off. The name is a bit cheeky and the concept is unique. 'Because I had built relationships with hotels and PR companies over the past seven years I was able to start contacting these resorts and establishments to see whether they'd be interested in me visiting and writing reviews. Rhiannon has stayed at some of the most exclusive hotels around the world, where private plunge pools, idyllic spas and sumptuous rooms come as standard. These are some of the properties she has photographed: . Australia . Mineral Springs Hotel, Hepburn Springs, , Victoria - Prices from AUS$415 per couple per night, midweek . Drift House, Port Fairy, Victoria - From AUS$375 per night . The Pullman, Melbourne - Prices from AUS$135 per night . Indonesia . Than Sanctuary, Canggu - Rates on request . Alila, Ubud - Terrace Tree Villa rates from $400 per night . Ossootel, Legian Bali - Prices from $99 per night . USA . The London, West Hollywood - Suites from $399 per night . Mexico

Summary: Photographer Rhiannon Taylor, 29, created the review site, In Bed With . The Australian gets paid to visit, review and photograph the best hotels . She aims to promote the unusual aspects such as biggest bed or best pies .


Paul Gascoigne's daughter Bianca was mugged by a gang on bikes in central London and had her phone which reportedly had private texts from the former England midfielder stolen. Former model Bianca was targeted by the gang of eight on Tuesday afternoon as the 28-year-old talked on her mobile while walking in Marylebone. The attackers are understood to have grabbed her phone and then attempted to snatch her bag, but ran away when she fought back. Bianca Gascoigne, the daughter of troubled ex-footballer Paul, who was mugged by a gang . Bianca, pictured with Paul and brother Regan, had her phone stolen which reportedly contained private texts . Miss Gascoigne took to her Twitter page after the attack, where she branded her muggers 'lowlifes on bikes' The theft reportedly left her in tears and she is said to have been left devastated given the nature of the texts stored on her phone. According to The Sun, she told a friend: 'I was walking across the road and was suddenly surrounded by this gang of eight. They were all hooded up so I couldn't see them properly. It was terrifying.' A friend also told the newspaper: 'She's furious because these lowlifes will be able to go through private texts, some were with her dad Paul.' Bianca later tweeted about the mugging, branding them 'lowlifes'. She wrote: 'Beautiful day shame it just got ruined by being robbed! Got ambushed by a bunch of lowlifes on bikes.' A Scotland Yard spokesman said: 'Police were informed of the theft of a mobile phone, which happened at about 3.45pm on Tuesday in Wimpole Road, Marylebone. An appointment has been made to speak to the victim.' England great Gascoigne celebrates after scoring his famous goal against Scotland at Euro 96 . Teddy Sheringham joined Gascoigne as he celebrated doubling England's lead against the Scots . Gascoigne adopted Bianca and her brother Mason after he married her mother Sheryl in 1996. They also had a child together called Regan. The couple divorced two years later but Bianca and the former Rangers hero are still said to be close. She has appeared on several reality TV shows including Celebrity Love Island and Celebrity Coach Trip, and currently runs the Gaslight club in central London. Last year, she hit out at Twitter trolls who attacked her saying she should have done more to help her step-father, who has had a well-documented battle with alcohol abuse. It came after he was led away from his home by police and an ambulance crew following worried neighbours' calls to emergency services. One online bully told the glamour model her step-father was 'done' and another branded her 'attention seeking'. But she hit back, tweeting: 'There are some sick twisted people out there have some compassion don't know why people feel the need to be so nasty & have opinions they know nothing about.' Last month former Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United midfielder Gascoigne insisted he was healthy and wasn't drinking again during a TV appearance on BT Sport.

Summary: Bianca Gascoigne was walking in Marylebone when a gang appeared . Muggers took her mobile phone before fleeing the scene on bikes . The phone reportedly had private texts from her troubled father Paul . Bianca took to Twitter to brand her attackers 'lowlifes'


Yoko Ono has led the tributes to John Lennon's first wife Cynthia calling her a 'wonderful mother' with a 'strong zest for life' after she died at the age of 75 following a short battle with cancer. The second wife of the Beatles singer said she was 'very saddened' by the news, adding that she was 'proud' how she and Cynthia had 'stood firm in the Beatles family'. Cynthia, who married Lennon after meeting him in college, died yesterday at her home in Spain. A message on her son Julian's website said he was at her beside throughout, and the family 'are thankful for your prayers'. Scroll down for video . Yoko Ono has led the tributes to John Lennon's first wife Cynthia, posting this photo of the two women with their sons Sean and Julian. She wrote underneath: 'When we were very happy together' Cynthia Lennon, who died at her home in Spain yesterday, later penned memoirs of her time with her famous husband, who eventually left her for Yoko Ono . This memorial website set up for her by her family carried an image of her surrounded by a love heart and a brief statement explaining she had died after a 'short but brave' battle with cancer . In the statement, Yoko said: 'I'm very saddened by Cynthia's death. She was a great person and a wonderful mother to Julian. 'She had such a strong zest for life and I felt proud how we two women stood firm in the Beatles family. Please join me in sending love and support to Julian at this very sad time.' Yoko also posted a picture which had been taken in 2010 of the two women with their sons, Julian and Sean. She captioned the picture: 'When we were very happy together.' Cynthia Lennon, nee Powell, married Lennon in 1962 and stayed with him as he rose to global stardom with The Beatles until the couple divorced in 1968. But the pair divorced in 1968 after Cynthia discovered her husband's relationship with the Japanese artist. Former Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr added their condolences. Writing on his website, McCartney, 72, said: 'She was a lovely lady who I've known since our early days together in Liverpool. She was a good mother to Julian and will be missed by us all, but I will always have great memories of our times together.' Left, a rare photograph taken during a private family holiday shows the couple relaxing on a boat. Right, Cynthia and her and Lennon's son Julian are pictured together at a show in 2006 . John Lennon and Cynthia board a flight from Heathrow to New York in 1964 before thousands of adoring fans . Starr, 74, tweeted: 'Peace and love to Julian Lennon God bless Cynthia love Ringo and Barbara xx.' John Lennon and Cynthia met at college and married just as Lennon's career with The Beatles propelled him to fame. Julian also tweeted a picture of his mother, who was 75, inside a heart with the message 'In Loving Memory'. He

Summary: Yoko Ono said she was 'very saddened' by news of Cynthia Lennon's death . She praised Cynthia, 75, as a 'great person' with a 'strong zest for life' Cynthia Lennon, nee Powell, married John Lennon after they met at college . She is the mother of the musician's son Julian Lennon, who is now aged 51 . But the couple divorced in 1968 after Lennon left her for artist Yoko Ono .


Atletico Madrid's Vicente Calderon has long been a fortress with no team scoring there in the Champions League for 663 minutes. Last season the now Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was the reason for that but now the man keeping the clean sheets is Jan Oblak. Sportsmail looks at the 22-year-old who has made Atletico fans forget about Courtois... and David De Gea. No one knew too much about him last season outside of Portugal and Slovenia so was it a gamble? You only have to look at his price tag to see how highly-rated he was. He cost €16million (£11.5m) and that is a La Liga record for a goalkeeper. The 22-year-old was already Slovenia's number one when he left Benfica for Madrid in the summer. With experienced goalkeepers such as Petr Cech and Pepe Reina potentially available, going for a young relatively untried keeper looked a gamble but he already looks to have been money well spent. Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak made a big save to deny Gareth Bale in the early minutes . Oblak gets down low to keep out a shot from Real Madrid's James Rodriguez in the second half . A success right from the start of the season? No. Simeone likes to ease in new signings especially when they are young and 31-year-old Miguel Moya was signed from Getafe in the close season as back-up. But the back-up became first choice because Oblak had a right hip injury in pre-season and wasn't 100 per cent when the campaign started. Moya played in the league with Oblak coming in for Champions League games but in his first match in Europe he conceded three goals from three shots. He has recovered brilliantly and now the clamour is for him to start all matches. Cristiano Ronaldo is thwarted in his attempt to open the scoring against rivals Atletico Madrid . He has convinced everyone in Madrid? Simeone's number two Mono Burgos is a big fan. The Argentine is a former Atletico keeper and although he doesn't train the goalkeepers he is convinced Atletico have found someone who can keep goal for them for years to come. Pablo Vercellone who is the club's keeping coach is just as excited and even Iker Casillas is a fan. The Real Madrid keeper said after Tuesday's game: 'He was fantastic in the first 45 minutes. We deserved more reward from all the chances we had but we didn't get it because he played so well.' Oblak put in an impressive performance for Atletico against their great rivals Madrid on Tuesday . And it really was a very special first half. Atletico have not allowed a team to get six shots on target in one half of football all season but he stopped them all. He also made two more stops in the second half when most of the football was being played at the other end and he had to stay awake. Has he fitted into the dressing room? He speaks some English, some Portuguese, and some Spanish so he can make himself

Summary: Atletico Madrid 0-0 Real Madrid: Click here for Martin Samuel's report . Jan Oblak was the difference between a defeat and a clean sheet . The Atletico goalkeeper denied Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez . READ: Mario Mandzukic the new Diego Costa for Atletico Madrid?


A 23-month-old girl in died after her father struck her with a pickup truck when he didn't see that she was in the driveway, police have said said. Police were called to the scene in the North Las Vegas neighborhood at about 11.30am on Thursday, police spokesman Aaron Patty said. The father, 24, and other family members inside did not know that the toddler, who later died at University Medical Hospital, had gotten out of the house and on to the driveway, police said. A 23-month-old toddler was killed after her father, who didn't know she was in the driveway, struck her with a pickup truck just days before her second birthday . The father and other family members say that they did not know the toddler was in the driveway. The incident was deemed an accident . The incident was deemed an accident and no charges will be filed, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The girl was going to turn two this weekend, according to KLAS. No names have been released of the father, toddler or the family members who were at the house. The names of the father, toddler and family members who were at the house have not been released to the public .

Summary: Police were called to the North Las Vegas neighborhood at about 11.30am on Thursday . Father and other family members did not know toddler was in the driveway . The incident was deemed an accident and no charges were filed . The toddler died in the hospital just days before her second birthday .


Qatar have unveiled the design for their fifth World Cup stadium, a 40,000-seater ground built in 'the gateway to the desert' and featuring air conditioning for the comfort of players and fans. The Al Rayyan Stadium is inspired by sand dunes and its design has been produced by UK-based architecture firms Ramboll and Pattern. Fans in the stands will sit in a comfortable 24-28 degrees Celsius, while paths and walkways leading to the stadium will also be cooled. Qatar have unveiled the design for their fifth World Cup stadium, the 40,000-seater Al Rayyan Stadium . The Al Rayyan Stadium is inspired by sand dunes and its design has been produced by UK-based firms . The stadium is expected to host matches up to the quarter-final stage of the World Cup in Qatar in 2022 . Al Rayyan will hold matches up to the quarter-final stage of the 2022 tournament and after the World Cup its capacity will be almost halved to 21,000 seats, with the removable upper tier sent to developing nations. The new stadium, set to be completed in the early months of 2019, now has a more traditional look than the previously-mooted design which featured a huge screen referred to as a 'digital skin'. Sitting on the site of a now-deconstructed ground, Al Rayyan's facade includes seven patterns representing different aspects of Qatari culture which designers say 'blend together to tell the story of a nation'. A mosque, aquatics centre, athletics track, cricket pitch, tennis courts and a hockey pitch are being built nearby, along with a new medical centre and the already-planned Mall of Qatar. A mosque, aquatics centre, athletics track, cricket pitch, tennis courts and hockey pitch are being built . The stadium, set to be completed in the early months of 2019, now has a more traditional look than mooted . At the unveiling of the new stadium in Qatar, viewers look over the site of the new stadium and the plans . Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary General of the Supreme Committee, said: 'Unveiling the design of Al Rayyan stadium is another important step forward in our preparations to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. 'We will continue to work tirelessly as our vision for the tournament takes shape on the ground. 'As one of the most successful and widely-supported clubs in Qatar, Al Rayyan has always played an important part in our hosting plans. Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary General of the Supreme Committee said this was another step forward . Al Tahwadi added: 'We are very confident that this impressively designed stadium will become a landmark' 'We are very confident that this impressively designed stadium and precinct will become a landmark for the Al Rayyan area and benefit the entire community.' Qatar's original World Cup bid featured 12 stadiums, but that figure is expected to be dropped to the minimum requirement of eight with a final decision to be made by FIFA this year. Plans for four other stadiums have been revealed so far: in Al Khor, Al Wakrah, the Aspire Zone and Qatar Foundation. The

Summary: Qatar's Supreme Committee unveil new 40,000-seat stadium for World Cup . The Al Rayyan Stadium is fifth 2022 venue and will be completed in 2019 . Stadium features 'cooling technology' for fans' and players' comfort .


The Transportation Security Administration will 'enhance' officer training for hair pat-downs after complaints that African-American women were being racially targeted for unnecessary screenings. New training will commence at Los Angeles International Airport, one of the airports named in the complaint filed by the American Civil Liberties Union. The complaint was filed on behalf of Malaika Singleton, who said she was subjected to a hair pat-down with weeks of each other while traveling from Los Angeles to London in December 2013. The Transportation Security Administration will 'enhance' officer training for hair pat-downs after complaints that African-American women were being racially targeted for unnecessary screenings (file photo) According to an ACLU statement, TSA agents grabbed Singleton's hair, which was styled in tightly-wound 'sisterlocks,' and proceeded to 'squeeze it from top to bottom' at LAX airport. Singleton's hair was patted down again two weeks later during a layover at Minneapolis International Airport and, once again, nothing was found. New training will commence at Los Angeles International Airport, one of the airports named in the complaint filed by the American Civil Liberties Union . 'The humiliating experience on countless black women who are routinely targeted for hair pat-downs because their hair is "different" is not only wrong, but also a great misuse of TSA agents' time and resources,' Novella Coleman, Singleton's ACLU attorney, said in a statement. In a letter sent to Coleman, the TSA said the re-training will stress 'race neutrality', and that a special emphasis will be placed on the 'hair patdowns of African-American female travelers'. TSA said the administration will also track of pat-down complaints filed by African-American women throughout the country to 'assess whether a discriminatory impact may be occurring at a specific' airport, according to the letter posted by Buzzfeed. This is not the first time TSA's pat-down policy has come under harsh light. Solange Knowles claimed in 2012 she was racially profiled while going through security at Miami airport, dubbing it 'Discrim-FRO-nation' because she wears her hair in the Afro style. 'My hair is not a storage drawer,' she tweeted. An agency spokesman later told CNN that the 'advanced imaging technology machine' only shows 'an outline of an individual' that was 'the same for every single person'. 'If the hair area is highlighted, the machine may have picked up an anomaly or a possible threat in the head area', such as bobby pins, hair and extension clips, or head wraps. Solange Knowles claimed in 2012 she was racially profiled while going through security at Miami airport, dubbing it 'Discrim-FRO-nation' because she wears her hair in the Afro style . But ACLU said it was these kinds of 'subjective rules' that made the agency more susceptible to 'unconsciously interpret the circumstances in a way that is consistent with racial stereotypes'. In a statement released Friday, the TSA said they do not tolerate racial profiling, according to The Hill. 'Not only is racial profiling prohibited under DHS and agency policy, but it is also an ineffective security tactic.' Coleman told the Huffington Post she will be looking for 'clear and objective guidelines'

Summary: TSA agreed to make changes after ACLU filed official complaint . Training will begin at Los Angeles International Airport . TSA also told ACLU the new training will stress 'race neutrality' and will emphasize 'hair pat-downs of African-American female travelers' Agency said they will also track down pat-down complaints filed by African-American women to assess if discrimination is occurring at specific airports . In 2012 Solange Knowles claimed she had been racially targeted for a pat-down because she wore her hair in the Afro style .


You would think it would be a little intimidating. But for this tiny chihuahua, having a best friend 120 times his size is proving a great source of comfort. The diminutive Digby was abandoned on the street next to a set of bins. At just over a month old and weighing less than 1lb, he was freezing cold and perilously close to death. Fortunately, he was rescued by the RSPCA and taken to their Southridge centre in Hertfordshire - where he quickly became inseparable from 9st mastiff Nero. Scroll down for video . New pals: Tiny chihuahua Digby with best friend Nero, a 9st mastiff who is 120 times the size. Digby was rescued by the RSPCA and taken to a centre in Hertfordshire where the two have quickly become inseparable . 'It was as if the little fellow took on Nero as his personal minder,' said centre manager Anna White. 'Poor Digby had to be rescued once by the RSPCA and it seems like he is taking precautions to make sure nothing can happen to him again.' Digby was found severely dehydrated and cowering between two bins at a block of flats in North London last week. But he was revived by the reassuring presence of the mastiff, who eats more than Digby's weight in pet food each day. Natalie Ditchfield, RSPCA animal collection officer, said: 'It is so lovely to see he is safe and happy. 'Love story': Digby was found severely dehydrated and cowering between two bins at a block of flats in North London. But staff at the RSPCA say he has been revived and come out of his shell after finding Nero . 'When I first came across Digby he was frozen and shaking and had just been left to die. He's really tiny - small enough to fit in the palm of my hand. 'He seemed to come out of his shell as soon as we arrived at Southridge and spotted Nero. It really is a love story.' The RSPCA is appealing for information in a bid to trace Digby's owner. Unless one comes forward, he will be available for rehoming in the coming days.

Summary: Tiny chihuahua Digby was abandoned on the street next to a set of bins . He was taken to RSPCA rescue centre where he met new best friend Nero . The 9st mastiff is 120 times the size and eats his pal's weight in pet food . Digby, who was perilously close to death, has taken on a new lease of life .


It is hard to believe that the mansion you see before you, with its bronzed clock tower and cherry wood doors, was initially a garage and chauffeur's residence that would have been home to a Rolls Royce, or two. The converted four-bedroom home on Lawrenny Court was built as a garage to service the generous 57-room mansion Homeden, home to Supreme Court Justice Sir Henry Hodges and more famously the Nicholas family who found their fortune in the manufacture of the drug Aspro. The converted four-bedroom home on Lawrenny Court, with its bronzed clock tower and cherry wood doors, was built as a garage to service the generous 57-room mansion Homeden . Around 25 years ago, the distinctive Toorak home was thoughtfully converted into the polished residence it is today. Interestingly, the conversion took place at the same time Homeden was being tuned into a block of flats.This provided the owners with a unique opportunity to buy some of the original features of the mansion and transfer them into the 740 square-metre garage residence. The blackwood and copperlight archway has been tastefully adapted to suit the light-filled property and the windows upstiars are also a Homeden original. The conversion took place at the same time Homeden was being tuned into a block of flats providing the owners with a unique opportunity to buy some of the original features of the mansion and transfer them into the 740 square-metre garage residence. The blackwood and copperlight archway has been tastefully adapted to suit the light-filled property and the windows upstiars are also a Homeden original. Ada Taylor, from R T Edgar Real Estate, said the beautiful property is reminiscent of the Audrey Hepburn classic Sabrina. She told Daily Mail Australia that while the doors of the 'breathtaking' property have not yet been opened to potential buyers, they believe the property will fetch upward of $3.5 million on auction day. The original garage doors open into two distinct living areas while the living quarters upstairs offer three sprawling bedrooms with open fireplaces, stunning wooden floors and vaulted ceilings. The original downstairs garage area is made up of two distinct living areas, a well-equipped galley kitchen cleverly divided behind original garage doors that tuck away a fourth bedroom, bathroom, separate laundry and powder room. The chaffur's living quarters upstairs offers three sprawling bedrooms with open fireplaces, stunning wooden floors and vaulted ceilings . The home boasts a North facing balcony off the spacious and elegant master that looks over the properties two magnificent gardens. The property will open its doors to prospective buyers on Wednesday 22 April before the hammer falls on May 16. The house will be opened to prospective buyers on 22 April and is set to go under the hammer on 16 May . The home boasts a North facing balcony off the spacious and elegant master that looks over the properties two magnificent gardens.

Summary: This residence was once just a garage for a much bigger mansion called Homeden . When Homeden was being converted into flats the owners of the garage bought some of the original features . The blackwood and copperlight archway was taken and tastefully adapted to suit the light-filled property . The stylish 740 square-metre, four bedroom, converted residence will go to auction on 16 May .


World No 2 Roger Federer has been some enjoying some downtime in the snow and posted a picture of himself posing with a snowball and his racket on his official Twitter account. The 33-year-old provided the snap with a witty caption - 'tennice' - and was wearing the scarf of FC Basel, the football team he supports. Federer decided to skip the invariably warmer climates of the Miami Open this year as a matter of 'physical preservation' his agent Tony Godsick revealed. World No 2 Roger Federer poses with a snowball and his racket on his official Twitter account . Godsick told the Miami Herald, 'It's unfortunate because Roger loves Miami and has had success there, but he turns 34 this year and he just can't play every tournament . 'He has to play a schedule that works for him physically, that makes sense with his family, so he had to change it up.' Federer won the Key Biscayne event in 2005 and 2006, but skipped it in 2013 also to lighten his workload. Federer opted not to appear at the Miami Open this year as the 33-year-old aims to maintain his fitness . Federer plays a shot during the final of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells against Novak Djokovic .

Summary: Roger Federer decided not to take part in the Miami Open this year . Instead, the world No 2 has been enjoying some downtime in the snow . He posted a picture of himself posing with his racket and a snowball .


Britons wake up grumpier than anyone else in the Western world, according to users of a sleep app. Even though we get more time in bed than most other nations – seven hours 22 minutes a night – only the Japanese, South Koreans and Singaporeans are moodier when day breaks. People in these three countries have an excuse – they spend less time in bed, with the Japanese getting an hour and a half less sleep. Scroll down for video . Moody mornings: Brits wake up grumpier than anyone else in the Western world, according to users of a sleep app... despite getting more time in bed than most other nations – seven hours 22 minutes a night . But while we might sleep longer, we don’t feel as refreshed in the morning, according to results from users of the Sleep Cycle app. The app tracks how well people rest at night by using the motion sensor in their smartphone. The app then comes up with a ‘sleep score’ for the user. By looking at results from 944,000 people, including 75,000 from the UK, researchers found the British had the seventh most disturbed sleep out of 50 countries surveyed. And our mood on waking – determined by users tapping a ‘happy’, ‘sad’ or ‘in-between’ face – was fourth worst, even though we spend more time in bed than anyone bar the Finns (7hrs 23mins), Dutch (7hrs 24mins) and New Zealanders (7hrs 27mins). But sleep expert Dr Neil Stanley questioned the accuracy of such apps because they assume you are asleep if you are still, which is not always the case. Grumpy Britain: While we might sleep longer, we don’t feel as refreshed in the morning, according to results from users of the Sleep Cycle app .

Summary: According to new app, Brits are grumpiest in Western world at daybreak . Despite getting more sleep than most - at seven hours 22 minutes a night . Only Japanese, South Koreans and Singaporeans are moodier in morning .


There are moments when Falcao sets off on those delayed runs in the bright red shirt of Manchester United and it all comes flooding back. This could have been just the start. He made his name with Porto, adding to his allure with those darting runs across opposition defences for Atletico Madrid and Monaco during five glorious years in European football. Chelsea away is a tough one to come into; thrown into the team to start at the Barclays Premier League leaders because Louis van Gaal was short of bodies. Radamel Falcao strikes for goal but his effort is thwarted by Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Cortois . Falcao competes for a high ball with Chelsea centre back Gary Cahill at Stamford Bridge . The Colombian forward confronts Blues captain John Terry after the pair got tangled on the ground . He has yet to score against the top level Premier League teams, with his meagre return coming in games against Everton, Aston Villa, Stoke City and Leicester City. There were a couple of notable chances here, with a left foot effort flying wide of Thibaut Courtois’ left hand post and another, ten minutes later, which bounced back off his upright. It is sad to say but the knee injury he suffered in the build up to last summer’s World Cup, when he gamely tried to recover in time to play for Colombia, has cost him that critical yard of pace. In his heart he must know that. The United forward was schooled here, denied space and room to breathe by the constant, intimidating presence of Chelsea’s captain John Terry. Falcao lost almost every key battle at Stamford Bridge. When it all gets a bit narky out there, as it did in the movement leading up to Chelsea’s opening goal, which was scored by Eden Hazard after 38 minutes, Terry excels. Falcao and Marouane Fellaini stand dejected on the half-way line following Eden Hazard's first-half strike . For a man of his experience Falcao should have been stronger, shielding the ball when he took a buffeting from Terry on the halfway line. Seconds later, Chelsea had taken the lead. There was another skirmish before the break, a collision that ended with Terry jabbing his finger in Falcao’s face after they landed together in a crumpled heap. Terry was on top of him, taking the responsibility for marking the United forward away from his central defensive partner Gary Cahill for large sections of this clash. This central defensive pairing, with their constant communication, pass strikers over for fun these days. Falcao was no different. He looked like a man short of match fitness, the usual sharpness that is expected of a player in a game of this magnitude. This was a start, but Falcao has been restricted to substitute appearances of late. Falcao and Terry tangle once more as the United striker struggles to impose himself on the game . He had just 19 touches in the first half, failing to take any of them in Chelsea’s penalty area during a period when Van Gaal’s

Summary: Louis van Gaal handed Radamel Falcao a surprise start against Chelsea . Falcao has struggled at Manchester United since his loan move . The Colombian has only scored four goals all season in 22 appearances . Falcao had just 19 touches in the first half at Stamford Bridge . The United forward struggled to deal with Chelsea captain John Terry .


Players' chief Gordon Taylor insists Raheem Sterling is not being disloyal to Liverpool by putting any further talks about a new contract on hold until the summer. The 20-year-old England player has been made what manager Brendan Rodgers described as 'an incredible offer', believed to be £100,000-a-week, but negotiations have ended in stalemate. Sterling has insisted he is not a 'money grabber' and Taylor, chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association, believes waiting until the season is over before resuming talks could be a wise move. Raheem Sterling admitted in a TV interview that he is not ready to sign a new contract at Liverpool . Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers described the £100,000-a-week contract offer as an 'incredible offer' PFA Chief executive Gordon Taylor has defended Sterling for postponing contract negotiations . Taylor said: 'I don't think it's meant to be a sign of disloyalty to Liverpool. 'Even Steven Gerrard, a Liverpool man all his career, had to think about his situation from time to time when there was a great deal of interest in him from other clubs. 'As a player with two years left on his contract he's obviously entitled to consider his options. 'It is a little bit untidy however when the negotiating is taking place in the full glare of the media. 'It's the nature of the game now and it is not necessarily a bad thing for both the club and the player to concentrate on football and leave things on the contract until the end of the season. Sterling has been linked with a move to Arsenal and leading clubs in Spain . Sterling scored for England in their Euro 2016 qualifier with Lithuania on Friday evening . 'They will want to focus on the run-in, the race for the top four and the Champions League places, and the FA Cup as well, and sometimes contract negotiations are the last thing you want to be worrying about.' Taylor added that he was confident Sterling was aware of what he owed to Liverpool and Rodgers. He said: 'Raheem has got to feel very close to Liverpool and he will be aware that they have looked after him, that the manager Brendan Rodgers has put his faith in him and given him his opportunity.'

Summary: Sterling's talks with Liverpool over new deal have ended in stalemate . England star, 20, insists he is not a 'money grabber' after turning down £100,000-a-week contract offer tabled by Liverpool . PFA boss Taylor says resuming talks in the summer is a wise move . The rise of Raheem Sterling: From £60 a day at QPR to knocking back £100,000-per-week contracts at Liverpool . Liverpool FC press conference: As Raheem Sterling hints at possible exit, find out what Brendan Rodgers has to say . CLICK HERE for all the latest Liverpool news .


A Formula One fan was arrested on Friday after he ran across the track during practice for the Chinese Grand Prix. The man is believed to have scaled the 10-foot grandstand fence before sprinting across the start-finish straight in between cars and then climbing the pit wall. It was reported that the fan then walked into the Ferrari garage expressing his desire to race a grand prix car. The man scaled the grandstand on the start-finish straight before running across the track during practice . After darting across the start-finish line during the second practice session he then made a bid for the pit wall . The man then climbs on to the pit wall and hauls himself over before heading to the Ferrari garage . The man was later said to have been waving his entry ticket and shouting: 'I want a car. I've got a ticket' Waving his entry ticket, it is believed the local man shouted: 'I want a car. I have got a ticket.' He was promptly handed over to the authorities and taken away from the circuit. Bystanders say he seemed a bit crazed, but not obviously drunk. The escapade will alarm Chinese officials, said to be embarrassed by the incident, with entry on to the circuit where cars reach speeds in excess of over 200mph, strictly prohibited. Motorsport's governing body, the FIA, is currently looking into the matter, alongside the promoters and circuit officials. Neil Horan, wearing a kilt and waving a religious banner, took on a gaggle of cars at the 2003 British GP . The incident, which took place during the second practice session at the Shanghai International Circuit, will have evoked memories of the 2003 British Grand Prix when a protester stormed the track. Drivers were forced to take evasive action as fanatic Neil Horan, wearing a kilt and waving a religious banner, took on a a gaggle of cars at the 200mph Hangar Straight. The safety car was deployed before Horan was tackled by a race marshall and arrested. Friday's incident also comes a year after the chequered flag at the Chinese Grand Prix was waved a lap early. 'I thought I was starting my last lap and I glanced up and saw something waving, and realised it was the chequered flag,' race-winner Lewis Hamilton said of the embarrassing gaffe by a circuit marshall. 'I lifted and lost about a second and a half but the team said "keep going". They told me the race stopped there. If the radio had failed and I had slowed down and Nico came past, that would have really sucked. Thank God, it didn’t.' Hamilton set the pace in both of Friday’s practice sessions as he bids to win his fourth race in Shanghai. Lewis Hamilton was fastest in both practice sessions for this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix . The Briton, mobbed by fans in the paddock, is bidding to win his fourth Chinese Grand Prix .

Summary: F1 fan arrested after invading track during practice for Chinese Grand Prix . The man scaled the grandstand before running across start-finish line . He then walked into Ferrari garage, believed to be shouting: 'I want a car. I've got a ticket'... man was then handed over to the Chinese police . Chinese officials said to embarrassed by the invading spectator . CLICK HERE for all the latest Formula One news .


An unidentified college student managed to get away without any kind of punishment after cops caught her drinking underage at a festival - because she beat them at a game of Rock Paper Scissors. A video posted on social media site Vine by a user known as Old Row, shows the girl surrounded by her fellow festival goers at Texas-based country music festival Chilifest last weekend, facing up to three officers who are believed to have busted her for drinking, before challenging her to a round of the beloved playground game. Seconds after the college student shows a clenched fist - or a 'rock' - to the three officers, one of whom chose 'scissors' as his option, thereby claiming a victory, the crowd erupts into cheers of joy and celebration, while the victor is left completely speechless with relief. Rock: An anonymous college student (pictured) is thought to have escaped without a ticket for underage drinking after she beat a police officer in a game of Rock Paper Scissors . The clip was captioned: 'These cops let her play rock paper scissors to not get arrested. She won. Gig 'em. #chilifest [sic]' Since being posted on Monday, the Vine has been viewed more than 500,000 times, receiving a total of 5,000 likes. In addition to the video, a gif of the incident was also posted on Reddit, with many former Texas A&M students using the thread in order to express their disbelief at the leniency of the three officers involved. 'The police at Chilifest (Texas country music festival near College Station, TX) are notorious for giving tickets to minors,' one user, posting under the name of i_am_bromega, said. Tension: The young girl, who is though to be a student at Texas A&M University in College Station, had one chance to beat the officers . Pure joy: As soon as she realized that she had won, the college student was left speechless with relief . Caught on camera: A video posted on social media site Vine shows the entire incident . 'I was over the legal drinking age when I went, but we did have a fun story involving the police. 'Several of us were passed out in lawn chairs under the tent for our booth. I was jolted awake by three officers yelling in my face "STEVE! STEVE! ARE YOU STEVE?!" 'I nearly fell over thoroughly confused, and managed to toss my wallet at them in a hung over attempt to prove they had the wrong guy. They all start laughing and move on to the next guy yelling the same thing until they woke up. 'There was nobody named Steve, they just got a kick out of waking us up [sic].' She won! Vine user Old Row commented alongside the clip to explain the circumstances of the game . Say goodbye! Following the game, the three police officers can be seen walking off into the crowds . Celebration: A group of onlookers erupts into cheers of joy as soon as the victory was claimed . A second user, who goes by

Summary: A video of the game, filmed at Chilifest in Snook, Texas, was posted onto social media site Vine . The clip shows the unidentified girl, believed to be a student at Texas A&M University in College Station winning the game by showing a 'rock'


Barcelona stars Neymar, Dani Alves and Adriano looked delighted following their vital win over Celta Vigo in La Liga - but their choice of matching denim was somewhat questionable. The flamboyant Brazilians all played their part in helping the Catalonian side return home with all three points, following Jeremy Mathieu's winning goal. Neymar took to Instagram after his side returned to the summit of La Liga: 'We got home...important victory...Congratulations guys!!! Vamo to top.' Dani Alves (from left), Adriano and Neymar were delighted with their hard-fought victory over Celta Vigo . Dani Alves, who's being linked with a move away from the Nou Camp, also posted a similar picture of the trio. He said: 'A great day at work, a little trairagem in the picture lol Return to home with my brothas @neymarjr @adriano21c. Joy, joy , one is that every day.' Game winner Mathieu admits his side were poor and puts it down to the international break. The three Brazilians all started for Barcelona and played a crucial role in the win which saw them go top . 'Celta played well for the whole 90 minutes, but there are games that are won on little details,' the centre-back told the club's official website. 'It was a tough game. Paying after international matches is more difficult because the dynamics of the team are a bit off. 'In the first half we suffered a lot. We are Barca, but we also suffer. Jeremy Mathieu (centre) admits his side were poor throughout the match and blamed the internationals . The Frenchman celebrates after scoring the winning goal after 73 minutes despite their poor display . 'However, the most important thing is getting the three points.' The Frenchman praised his defensive partner Gerard Pique for his impressive display against a tough opposition. 'Playing with Pique is very simple,' he added. 'He is outstanding - it is amazing to play with him.' Mathieu praised Gerard Pique (right) after his impressive defensive display for Barcelona on Sunday .

Summary: Dani Alves, Neymar and Adriano celebrated their victory over Celta Vigo . The flamboyant Brazilian's all wore matching double denim outfits . Jeremy Mathieu says Barcelona were poor throughout the game . The Frenchman praised his defensive partner Gerard Pique for his display . CLICK HERE for all the latest Barcelona news .


One Nation leader Pauline Hanson went on the attack on Sunday saying that imposing halal certification on Australians was wrong, while defending the anti-Islam protests across the country. Speaking on the Today show, Ms Hanson described halal certification as a 'profit, money-making racket' and that the public were being 'hoodwinked' over the issue. She also said that the protests on Saturday were about 'criticism, not racism'. On Sunday morning's Today show she was asked for her views on businesses 'going to the wall' if halal certification of food products was scrapped. Scroll down for video . One Nation leader Pauline Hanson speaks at a rally against Islam in Brisbane on Saturday . Ms Hanson said that the protests on Saturday were about 'criticism, not racism' 'It's a profit, money-making racket and has been connected with the Muslim Brotherhood in France. Why can't we have an investigation into where the money actually goes?' she claimed. When told by the interviewer that there was no basis to any of these claims Ms Hanson replied: 'Why do Australians have to pay tax for halal certification? It is a money making racket. Why do Australians have to pay extra when they buy this product?' Ms Hanson added that an investigation was needed into halal certification in Australia. 'It's extortion that has been put onto businesses that you must pay this money,' she said. 'A Muslim does not have to have halal certification, they can say a prayer over their food. Then it's OK. Anti-racism supporters burn Australian flag at in retaliation to the Reclaim Australia protest in Melbourne . The One Nation leader also maintained that imposing halal certification on Australians was wrong . 'We don't need this, we're being hoodwinked. It's a racket, a money-making racket.' Her comments came after protesters clashed with anti-racist activists in Sydney and Melbourne on Saturday. Anti-racist activists burned an Australian flag in Melbourne while chanting: 'No right in genocide.' This then ended in scuffles after protesters reacted angrily to the Australian flag being burned. Ms Hanson, who narrowly lost her fight for a seat in the 2015 Queensland election, joined hundreds of protesters in King George Square in Brisbane on Saturday. Many were draped in the Australian flag and carried signs denouncing sharia law and halal certification for Australian products. She denied that there was any violence or vitriol at the rally. 'There was no violence at the Brisbane rally whatsoever. Islam is not a race so therefore we're not talking about racism here whatsoever. Criticism is not racism. We have a right to have a say and have an opinion,' she said. Protesters clashed with anti-racist activists in Melbourne as tensions rose . Ms Hanson denied that there was any violence or confrontations at the Brisbane rally . 'We don't like Islam and we're in fear about what Islam can do to our country, our culture and our way of life. Australians have a right to say this is not going to work. We want a peaceful cohesive society.' Protests on Saturday in Melbourne turned violent when anti-Islam

Summary: Ms Hanson slammed imposing halal certification on Australians . She described the move as a 'profit, money-making racket' One Nation leader denied that any clashes took place at rally in Brisbane . 'Criticism is not racism. We have a right to have a say,' she says . Protesters clashed with anti-racist activists in Sydney and Melbourne . Twitter account claimed to be linked with group behind anti-Islam protests . Originally believed Reclaim Australia gave control of feed to a supporter . However, 'Jeremy' began to tweet jokes as the protest in Sydney started . Thousands attend Reclaim Australia rallies across the country .


Jurgen Klopp rejected the overtures of West Ham United after handing in his notice at Borussia Dortmund. No matter, it was worth a try. Now on to the next one. If Rafael Benitez wants to return to English football after leaving Napoli maybe he can be persuaded to take over a project that includes a move to the iconic Olympic Stadium in a year's time. West Ham need a coach of high ambition to underline the size of the venture. Sam Allardyce isn't that man. He had his chance and did not take it. Allardyce has often talked of the qualities he could bring to an elite club, but the momentum of his season changed on Boxing Day when he left his best players out of the starting line-up at Chelsea, and lost. Sam Allardyce is not the man to lead West Ham into their new exciting adventure at the Olympic Stadium . Allardyce (left, pictured behind Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini) has not been up to scratch . Click here to read chief sports writer Martin Samuel's brilliant column on Jack Grealish . The folly of resting key individuals for such an important game over the Christmas period was exposed as West Ham then played two home fixtures, losing to Arsenal and drawing with West Brom. If West Ham had maintained their form going into the Chelsea game — 31 points from 17 matches — they would now be fifth in the league. Had their form since that day been played out through the season — 12 points from 16 games — they would be bottom. Allardyce's reputation is that of a man who guarantees survival, but since Christmas West Ham have been playing relegation football. If a new manager is being considered, it is understandable. West Ham must go to the Olympic Stadium with more on their minds than survival. Rafael Benitez could return to English football after Napoli and may be persuaded by the Hammers project .

Summary: Sam Allardyce had his chance with West Ham but has failed to take it . Allardyce's reputation is that of a man who guarantees top-flight survival . Yet West Ham have been playing relegation football since Christmas . They must go to the Olympic Stadium with more than survival as the aim . Napoli manager Rafael Benitez could be persuaded back to English football .


United Arab Emirates are planning an audacious bid to host the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. While the sport is in its infancy in the Middle East, the country's government is keen to boost the nation's international profile, according to Sol Mokdad, the president of UAERL who believes it has the facilities, as well as the financial backing and infrastructure, to host the World Cup. 'This is an ideal location for a World Cup,' Mokdad told The National, one of UAE's main newspapers. Australia celebrate winning the 2013 Rugby League World Cup held in Great Britain . Shaun Johnson scores a try for New Zealand against England in the semi-finals . 'It is exactly between Australia and the UK, there is always talk in the media about the big events being hosted in Dubai. 'With Expo 2020 being here, with all the infrastructure being created, it will be the perfect time. 'It would also be the UAE's 50th birthday, so it all aligns - it will just come down to us getting partners who can help us get that bid together.' The World Cup has only ever been hosted by the major countries - Australia, New Zealand, France and Great Britain - although South Africa submitted an application for the 2017 event which was awarded jointly to Australia and New Zealand. Sam Burgess (centre) leads his defeated team off the pitch at Wembley in 2013 . The hosts for the 16th Rugby League World Cup are expected to be named in October 2016. The Rugby League International Federation board has said expressions of interest will be sought by the first quarter of 2015 and invitations to tender will be sent out and an evaluation committee appointed, with bids submitted during the first quarter of 2016. RLIF chairman Nigel Wood said: 'I fully anticipate that for 2021 more nations than ever before will be submitting bids to stage the tournament and, with the decision being made in advance of the 2017 competition, there will be excellent opportunities to shadow organisers and learn from that event.'

Summary: United Arab Emirates are interested in hosting the 2021 tournament . Rugby League World Cup has only been held in major countries - Australia, New Zealand, France and Great Britain . Middle East country has the facilities, as well as the financial backing and infrastructure claims Sol Mokdad, the president of UAERL .


The devastated mother of a schoolgirl killed by a speeding driver who was on drugs had ‘dark thoughts’ about committing suicide at the spot where her daughter died, a court heard yesterday. Liberty Baker, 14, was walking to school when Robert Blackwell, 19, lost control of his car and ploughed into her. He had been smoking cannabis and was allegedly checking a text on his phone at the time of the crash. Scroll down for video . Heartbreak: Maureen Baker is consoled by her husband, Paul, outside Oxford Crown Court after seeing their daughter's killer jailed for four years. The family say they are 'devastated' by the sentence handed to him . Liberty Baker was killed last June by teenager Robert Blackwell. The 19-year-old, who smoked cannabis the day before crashing into the schoolgirl while texting at the wheel, was jailed for four years . As the baby-faced teenager was sentenced to four years in prison, Oxford Crown Court heard how Maureen Baker, 45, had wanted to walk in front of a car at the scene of her child’s death so they could be reunited. Her husband Paul, 47, told the hearing his wife was depressed and had been unable to return to her job at Oxford University. He said in an impact statement: ‘In the early days after Liberty’s death, Maureen would often have dark thoughts of wanting to return to the scene and walk in front of a vehicle so she could be with Liberty. ‘She has many flashbacks and often goes to Liberty’s room praying Liberty is there but she never is. If it was not for our son Finley, I honestly believe that Maureen would not be here now.’ Blackwell, who had previously been cautioned for possession of cannabis, had traces of the drug in his bloodstream at the time of the crash and admitted to smoking cannabis the day before. Jailing the teenager, Judge Ian Pringle said his speed – 44mph in a 30mph zone – had been ‘grossly excessive’. Blackwell’s lips quivered as he received his sentence and he wiped away tears as he was taken down to the cells. The teenager was walking to school in Witney, Oxfordshire, when she was struck by Blackwell's car . Tragic: Liberty's family offered heartbreaking victim impact statements in court . Liberty's family offered heartbreaking victim impact statements during the trial of Robert Blackwell. Among them was Finley's, her 11-year-old brother, who said learning of her death was 'the worst day'. 'I feel there is a big hole in our family circle. My feelings are of sadness and anger,' he said. 'I worry about my mum and dad, I have a big responsibility to make mum and dad happy. 'I hope the man goes to jail.' In a separate poem read aloud in court he told his sister: 'There is a new angel in the sky. Those special memories of you will always make me smile. 'If I could have you back just for a while. It's been a year since you passed away, I still think of you

Summary: Liberty Baker was killed as she walked to school in Witney, Oxfordshire . Robert Blackwell, 19, was texting at the wheel at the time of the crash . The teenager had been smoking drugs the day before the crash last June . Liberty's father, Paul Baker, waved her off to school just moments earlier . He said the family had been left 'devastated' by the shortness of sentence . For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details .