The Emirates Airline logo will be a familiar sight for sports fans across the world. On Tuesday, Sportsmail revealed that the Dubai-based brand are set to seal an historic deal with the FA Cup which would see football's oldest knockout competition rebranded as the Emirates FA Cup. The £30million three-year deal would add to Emirates' ever-increasing portfolio of sporting sponsorship. Here, Sportsmail takes a look at the current deals the famous airline has on the table. Arsenal won last season's FA Cup competition, which will be rebranded the Emirates FA Cup . EMIRATES’ SPORT PORTFOLIO . FOOTBALL . Arsenal and the Emirates Stadium . Deal worth: £150million . Arsenal signed the biggest club sponsorship agreement in English football history in 2004 after signing a 15-year deal worth £100million with the Dubai-based international airline. The agreement provided Emirates with naming rights to Arsenal's 60,000 seat stadium and a place on the club's shirt as the slogan 'Fly Emirates' took over from Arsenal's previous sponsors O2 in an eight-year deal starting from the 2006-07 Premier League season. In December 2012, a new £150m deal was agreed, keeping the partnership together until the end of the 2018-19 season. Arsenal's new home was named the Emirates Stadium after a big-money deal in 2004 . The £100million agreement provided Emirates with naming rights to Arsenal's 60,000 seat stadium . The Emirates Cup . The pre-season friendly tournament began in 2007 and is hosted at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium. During that time, teams such as Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Juventus graced the turf to take part in two friendly matches each in a bid to win the tournament. The Emirates Cup is broadcast by BT Sport in the UK as well as in a number of countries across the globe, maximising coverage for the airline. Arsenal Soccer Schools, Dubai . A joint venture between Emirates and Arsenal, the Dubai soccer schools were established in 2009 and are sponsored by the airline. They are open to boys and girls of all ages and take place at the Emirates' owned 7he Sevens sporting venue. Alexis Sanchez (left) in action during an Emirates Cup clash between Arsenal and Monaco in August . AC Milan . Deal worth: £80m . Emirates stretched their influence to Italian football in 2010 after sealing a £52m four-year deal with giants AC Milan. In 2014, the Serie A side renewed the big-money deal with the famous airline, stretching their sponsorship until the 2019-20 season. Th new five-year deal was reportedly worth around £80m, while the new agreement also includes branding around Milan’s San Siro Stadium, sponsorship of the club’s youth team and additional marketing rights. Emirates stretched their influence to Italian football in 2010 after sealing a £52m four-year deal with AC Milan . Hamburg . Deal worth: £17m . Hamburg's relationship with Emirates began in 2006 after the Bundesliga outfit agreed a three-year deal worth £11m. In February 2012, the deal was renewed for a further three years with an option to extend the partnership through to 2016. The reported £5m-a-year deal sees the Emirates

Summary: FA Cup is set to be named Emirates FA Cup as part of sponsorship deal . Emirates also sponsor Real Madrid, AC Milan, PSG and Arsenal . Airline also purchased naming rights Emirates Stadium in 2004 . La Liga giants Madrid sealed lucrative deal with Emirates in 2013 .


With a net worth of £260million, Hollywood power couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are in no danger of having to endure a night at the Holiday Inn. As one of the most famous duos in the world, it's not surprising the globe-trotting pair have expensive tastes. There have even been reports that Brangelina, and their six children, have shut down whole hotel floors and chartering entire trains for a bit of privacy. But the couple, whose combined salary comes from starring in over seventy box office hits, often opt for surprisingly low key accommodation, affordable for mere mortals like the rest of us. Scroll down for video . Just a regular family? Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Pitt pictured with their children (Zaharah Marley, centre) Brad and Ange booked out an entire floor, but you can bag a room at the five-star Hilton Malta for £130 a night . Hilton, Malta . Price for a room: From £130 per night . Rather than opting for a fancy boutique retreat, Brad Pitt, 51 and Angelina Jolie Pitt, 39, allegedly booked out an entire floor of the distinctly mainstream Hilton Malta, while filming their upcoming film By the Sea. The 410-room five-star hotel on the waterfront of Portomaso boasts views over the twinkling blue waters of the Mediterranean, a relaxation suite, two squash courts and a floodlit tennis court with coaching classes available. As well as the nearby public beach for sun worshippers, activities in the area include scuba diving, a casino and a bowling alley. And unless you're travelling with an entourage of nannies and body guards, you might want to just book the one room, which isn't as wallet-stretching as you might imagine. Situated on Macquarie street overlooking Sydney Harbour , the 509 roomed hotel is glitzy but not unattainable . Sydney's Intercontinental hotel was the scene of Brangelina's much publicised balcony argument . Intercontinental, Sydney . Price for room: From £151 per night . The couple - who were newly weds when they visited Australia back in 2014, would probably prefer to blot this particular stay from their memory, as it famously resulted in that balcony argument. Maybe they couldn't decide whether to get room service? Brange were pictured harshly gesticulating and looking thoroughly cheesed off while staying in Oz for the premiere of Jolie's directorial debut, Unbroken. Situated on Macquarie street overlooking Sydney Harbour and the botanical gardens, the 509 roomed hotel is glitzy but not unattainable. As well as a gym, spa and pool, there's an exclusive club area for those with a heftier budget. Currently closed for an upgrade, the Park Hyatt Saigon hosted Brad and Ange during their 2011 trip to Vietnam . Park Hyatt, Saigon . Price for a room: From £230 per night . Currently closed until June for a 'luxury redefinition project' Park Hyatt, has hosted Hollywood royalty Brad and Ange as well as politics heavyweights such as Hillary Clinton. Situated in Ho Chi Min's Distrtict 1, home to the Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral and hundreds of restaurants, sights, markets and bars,

Summary: Globe trotting couple don't always opt for super exclusive design hotels . Despite their millions Brangelina often stay in affordable accommodation . List includes Hilton, Park Hyatt, Intercontinental and Hard Rock hotels .


An HIV self-testing kit is on sale for the first time in the UK. The 99.7 per cent accurate BioSure HIV Self Test enables people to test themselves when and where they like. An estimated 26,000 people in the UK have HIV but are unaware of it and may be transmitting the disease to others. The 99.7 per cent accurate BioSure HIV Self Test enables people to test themselves when and where they like . The testing kit, on sale online, uses a small amount of blood from a finger-prick sample to detect the presence of HIV antibodies, giving a result in just 15 minutes . Treatments available mean HIV is now a manageable disease – but late diagnosis can have a devastating impact on health and life expectancy. The National AIDS Trust warns that 40 per cent of those living with HIV remain undiagnosed for at least four years, with those diagnosed late 11 times more likely to die in the first year after diagnosis. The testing kit, on sale online, uses a small amount of blood from a finger-prick sample to detect the presence of HIV antibodies, giving a result in just 15 minutes. BioSure founder Brigette Bard said it is a significant step towards normalising HIV testing, adding: 'Knowing your HIV status is critical and the launch of this product will empower people to discreetly test themselves when it is convenient to them and in a place where they feel comfortable.' Positive test results need to be confirmed by a healthcare professional and those in high-risk groups are recommended to be tested every three months. The only alternative currently available is 'home sampling', which involves collecting a blood sample 160 times larger than that for the self-test and posting it to a laboratory, with results given five days later. BioSure founder Brigette Bard said it is a significant step towards normalising HIV testing .

Summary: The 99.7 per cent accurate BioSure HIV Self Test enables people to test themselves when and where they like . An estimated 26,000 people in the UK have HIV but are unaware of it . Treatments available mean HIV is now a manageable disease .


Rangers interim chairman Paul Murray insisted on Thursday night the actions of previous boardroom regimes were ‘solely’ to blame for the club’s stock exchange removal. The Ibrox outfit will be forced to delist from the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) after being unable to secure a new nominated advisor (Nomad) to meet regulations. Murray insists the new board’s plans for the future will be unaffected and that planned investments will still take place. Rangers interim chairman Paul Murray insists the actions of previous boardroom regimes were ‘solely’ to blame for the club’s stock exchange removal . However, the development has reopened old hostilities, with Sandy Easdale claiming the shareholder group he heads is considering legal action. The former football board chairman also accused Dave King of making ‘misleading’ statements. Trading in Rangers shares was suspended when previous Nomad, WH Ireland, resigned just two days before the March 6 EGM that ousted the old board and handed control to King and his allies. Discussions between incoming directors and a potential Nomad replacement were already underway at that point. It’s understood, however, that they subsequently broke down after the AIM hierarchy indicated a wish to dispense with Rangers altogether, unhappy at the level of turmoil witnessed since its initial listing in December 2012. The club was the subject of more complaints than any other company on the market over the past 12 months. The Ibrox outfit have not disclosed the name of the Nomad with whom they held talks but are adamant the firm was happy to approve chairman-in-waiting King and all current directors as ‘fit and proper’. King and the Three Bears consortium are expected to be among the investors in a new share issue this summer to provide a longer-term financial solution at the club. Rangers now plan to be listed on the ISDX market, which Arsenal currently use, by the end of next month. London firm JP Jenkins will provide an interim service for those seeking to buy or sell a stake in the club. ‘We tried everything within our power to have the suspension lifted but it was clear that we would have to pay a price for years of poor corporate governance and financial mismanagement since the IPO (in 2012),’ said Murray. ‘The delisting is down solely to the actions and conduct of past regimes. ‘You could say the behaviour of previous directors has poisoned the well with AIM but even so we might have expected a little more understanding from certain quarters. However, I must point out that delisting will have no effect on our overall financial strategy. Murray insists the new board’s plans for the future will be unaffected by the stock exchange removal . ‘The investments we expect will still be made and Rangers will be rebuilt on schedule. Be certain that this delisting, which is down entirely to the actions of previous boards, will have no bearing on future investment. ‘It is unfortunate our intended Nomad, who had confirmed to us that they cleared all of the individuals concerned as fit and proper, could not proceed

Summary: Paul Murray insists old board are to blame for stock exchange removal . Rangers forced to delist from the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) Rangers interim chairman insists plans for future will be unaffected .


Benik Afobe’s first-half finish kept Wolves slim dreams of promotion alive and helped push 10-man Wigan to the brink of relegation after a tense clash at the DW Stadium. Afobe popped up unmarked early on to bundle home and the result leaves Wigan on the verge of dropping into English football’s third-tier after a dreadful season. To make matters worse, the Latics will have to face Brentford next weekend without star man James McClean who received his marching orders in injury-time for a second bookable offence. Wolverhampton's Benik Afobe (right) celebrates scoring the winner in a 1-0 defeat of Wigan . The Latics had James McClean sent off for a second bookable offence in jury time . Wigan Athletic: Carson; Pearce, Perch, Maguire; Boyce, Chow (Cowie 79), Kvist (Fortune 56), Bong, Bo-kyung; McClean, Pennant (McKay 68) Subs not used: Al Habsi, Taylor, McCann, Cowie, Barnett . Booked: Boyce, Bong, Fortune, McClean (sent off) Wolves: Kuszczak; Iorfa, Ebanks-Landell, Stearman (c), Golbourne; Edwards, McDonald, Price, Sako (Hause 82); Afobe, Dicko (Doyle 82) Subs not used: Flatt, Doherty, Henry, van La Parra, Jacobs . Booked: Iorfa, Stearman and Dicko . Scorer: Afobe 25 . Referee: J Linington . Attendance: 16,810 . The Latics now have to hope Rotherham fail against Reading on Tuesday and Leeds United next weekend while they win at Griffin Park on the last day of the season. Wigan’s dire position represents a spectacular downfall for the north-west club who lifted the FA Cup just 712 days ago and who spent eight entertaining years in the Premier League between 2005 and 2013. They once seemed to brilliantly punch above their weight in England’s top-flight but they have slipped into despair after using three managers and 42 players across this season. And, worryingly enough for their fans, if they do go down an uncomfortable summer involving an expected player exodus will almost certainly be on the cards. Yet this clash was not all about the home side as Afobe also ensured that Wolves fans can still dream of a Wembley ending to this season – but only just. The stakes for both sides in this clash could hardly have been higher as Kenny Jackett’s visitors needed three points to keep up their late scramble for a play-off spot although that now looks unlikely as they would need three points and a huge goal swing on the last day to make it into the top six. Afobe races past Wigan's Gaetan Bong as the visitors kept their hopes of promotion alive . Wigan defender Emmerson Boyce drops to his knees as the former FA Cup winners head towards the drop . Gary Caldwell, the former Wigan captain parachuted into the managerial hotseat following Malky Mackay’s sacking earlier this month, again called for the club’s fans to meet and greet his squad at the players’ carpark before the match to let them know how much survival meant. A healthy handful did just that but their pleas fell on deaf ears in a clash that just about summed up Wigan’s entire season. They home side dominated

Summary: Wolves hopes of Championship promotion remain after defeat of Wigan . Benik Afobe scored the winner after layching on to Bakary Sako's free-kick . The Latics had star player James McClean sent in injury time .


Swansea manager Garry Monk says he will listen to Michu before deciding whether the Spaniard has a future at the Liberty Stadium. The once-capped Spain striker has spent a frustrating season on loan at Napoli where injury has seen him make just five appearances for Rafa Bentitez's Serie A giants. Michu scored 22 goals in his first season at Swansea after signing from Rayo Vallecano for £2.2million in July 2012 and broke into the Spain squad, but two injury-riddled campaigns since have raised doubts about his future in south Wales. Garry Monk will hold talks with Michu, pictured in 2013, before making decision on Spaniard's future . Michu recently said he did not know whether he would be returning to Swansea after his spell at Napoli . The 29-year-old told Spanish newspaper Marca last week he did not know whether he would be returning to Swansea this summer to see out the final year of his contract - and Monk was also giving few clues when the subject was raised ahead of Everton's Barclays Premier League visit on Saturday. 'I'm sure we will make contact with Michu before the end of season,' Monk said. 'But we'll let his season finish and our season finish before we sit down at some point to discuss the future. 'I know he's had a difficult time with injury and his concentration right now is on getting back to fitness. 'He'll want to finish the season off strong there and I'll speak to him in the summer. 'I'll get his side of things and where he wants to take his future and I'll assess it from my side as well.' Monk has been keeping a close eye on Michu during the Spaniard's loan spell at Italian outfit Napoli . Michu scored only twice in the Premier League last season before joining Napoli and Monk made it clear that the player was determined to head to Italy. 'I had a good discussion with him last summer and this was the way he wanted to go with Napoli,' Monk said. 'But he's coming back to full fitness now and hopefully he will have a good end to the season there. 'I've got a good relationship with Michu, we were team-mates before I became manager, and I was fine with how he wanted to go. 'I've kept an eye on him and it's our duty as a club to understand what's exactly going on with Michu on a game to game basis. 'He hasn't had a sustained period where he's been fit and it's always hard as a player when that happens. 'He's been unfortunate, but if he get can a sustained period of fitness I'm sure you'll see the quality we've seen here.' Monk has heaped praise on Bafetimbi Gomis following the striker's recent fine goalscoring form . One player who has been fit and firing, however, is French striker Bafetimbi Gomis who has scored three goals in his last two appearances as Swansea have recorded back-to-back wins over Aston Villa and Hull to move within a single point

Summary: Michu has made just five appearances since joining Napoli on loan deal . The Swansea striker has one more year to run on his Swansea contract . Swans boss Garry Monk plans to contact Michu before end of campaign .


A team of experts is hoping to enter the record books by building the world's fastest bike powered by hand. Engineers developed the Human Powered Vehicle (HPV) and will attempt to beat the women's arm-powered speed record in Nevada later this year. It will be piloted and powered by paracyclist Liz McTernan and will need to travel in excess of 21.39 miles per hour (34.42 km/h) over 656ft (200-metres) to beat the record. Engineers have developed a Human Powered Vehicle (HPV) (pictured) and will attempt to beat the women's arm-powered speed record in Nevada in September. It will be powered by paracyclist Liz McTernan and will need to travel in excess of 21.39 miles per hour (34.42 km/h) over a 656ft (200-metre) stretch of tarmac . The current benchmark is held by Tracy Miller who broke the record on 13 May 1995 on a bike called Chairiot. Ms McTernan's HPV was been designed by mechanical and composites engineers and students from Plymouth University led by Adam Kyte, lecturer in Mechanical and Marine Engineering Design, working with students Matthew Sharman and Rhys Parsons. Mr Kyte told MailOnline that the team has had to design the whole thing from scratch. 'The standard design for a bike isn't the best in terms of aerodynamics,' he said. 'On our bike we've put two wheels at the front and one at the back to make it more aerodynamic but this presents an interesting challenge because we need to steer the front wheels and drive at the rear wheels.' The JIVR Bike, previously known as JIVE Bike, is an electric bike with a chainless drivetrain. A built-in electric motor allows users to commute up to 15.6mph (25km/h) in three modes - full electric, full manual and assisted pedalling. It has a range of 20 miles (32km) on a single charge in assisted-pedalling mode and takes two hours to recharge. The £1,499 ($2,270) bike’s accompanying JIVR app comes with with an intelligent dashboard that allows them to travel around the city in safe hands. Customers can reserve the JIVR bike online. This means Ms McTernan's body faces forwards, looking towards the floor, with her legs tucked underneath her body. 'The motion from the rider therefore has to pass through a chain and then to the drive at the back,' continued Mr Kyte. The frame of the handcycle is made from aluminium with the help of University technicians Julian Seipp, Rick Preston and Neil Fewings and the team are now building the aerodynamic shell from an advanced composite material. Elsewhere, Mr Kyte said that because Ms McTernan has limited use of her legs the steering system instead is controlled by her head. Pads either side of her helmet are used to control the front wheels and move the bike in different directions. Detailed tests were held over two days earlier this month, one day in the lab and one day in the field with Ms McTernan. But, instead of working on speed, these tests were designed to test the mechanics. The bike has been designed by mechanical and composites engineers

Summary: Engineers from Plymouth have developed a Human Powered Vehicle (HPV) They hope it will break the women's arm-powered record in Nevada . Bike is made of lightweight aluminium and is steered using the rider's head . Piloted and powered by paracyclist Liz McTernan, it needs to exceed 21.39mph (34.42 km/h) over 656ft (200-metres) to beat the record .


Baywatch star Jeremy Jackson, pictured in January, has been arrested after a man was stabbed in the chest with a knife . Baywatch star Jeremy Jackson has been arrested after a man was stabbed in the chest with a knife - and identified his attacker as 'Hobie' from the hit show. Jackson was taken into police custody on Saturday for assault with a deadly weapon in West Lake, LA. The 34-year-old is accused of stabbing a man with a knife on Friday - his relationship to the man is not clear. The victim told police the man was Hobie - Jackson played Hobie Buchannon, the son of David Hasselhoff's character Mitch Buchannon on Baywatch. On Saturday, police received a report of a possible prowler in the same neighborhood where the attack took place, reports the LA Times. Officers stopped that alleged prowler and discovered it was Jackson – who was wanted in the stabbing. He was immediately arrested at 7:15am. Jackson was released that same day on $30,000 bail, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Jackson, of Newport Beach, Calif., has not addressed the arrest on social media. He is well-known for his troubled personal life. He left Baywatch, which he starred in from 1991-1999, because he was suffering from a severe drug addiction, according to an interview with E! on Child Star Confidential. And in 2011 he was treated for steroid addiction on Celebrity Rehab with Dr Drew. In January, the former child star was kicked out of UK reality show Celebrity Big Brother for groping a glamor model in a drunken stupor - he was later cautioned by police. Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, a fellow contestant, had questioned the wisdom of Jackson taking part in the show, saying that the actor was not 'mentally stable' and 'borderline scary'. Earlier this year the MailOnline revealed the former Baywatch star is alleged to have attempted to murder his ex-wife in an attack caught in a terrifying audio recording. Jackson with David Hasselhoff when he played his character's son Hobie Buchannon . The recording captures Jackson allegedly pouncing on fitness model Loni Willison as she lay in bed at their Los Angeles home. Loni, 31, can be heard screaming in terror as Jackson allegedly strangled and beat her, leaving her with two broken ribs, an injured neck and scratches on her face and body. LA police officers were called to the incident last August and in a police report seen by MailOnline the star was accused of 'attempt murder' – a case later dropped after distraught Loni decided not to press charges. The police report said: 'Susp. argued with vict (spous & cohab), susp used both hands to strangle vict and covered vict's nose and mouth with his left hand, preventing victim from breathing.' The MailOnline revealed in January the former Baywatch star is alleged to have attempted to murder his ex-wife, Loni Willison, in an attack caught in a terrifying audio recording . Loni, 31, can be heard screaming in terror as Jackson allegedly strangled and beat her, leaving her

Summary: Jackson was taken into police custody on Saturday for assault with a deadly weapon in West Lake, LA . 34-year-old is accused of stabbing a man with a knife and then running away . Jackson played David Hasselhoff's character's son Hobie Buchannon in the hit TV show . Jackson left the show in 1999 - he admitted to suffering from a severe drug addiction .


The Hunger Games film franchise has grossed over $2 billion after three movies - and the final chapter is due out at the end of the year. Before that, the Twilight saga managed $3.3 billion over five films from 2008. The Avengers garnered $1.5 billion with just one film in 2012, and there are three other sequels to come, with the follow-up hitting cinemas May 1. When it comes to Hollywood's primary concern - banking a major box office - a series or superhero adaptation is largely seen as a surefire success, in a benchmark set in the early 2000's by Harry Potter and The Lord Of The Rings, and followed by The Pirates Of The Caribbean and Spiderman. However, while original screenplays and independent projects are being edged out and overlooked as a result, there is still a small group of stars considered capable of pulling people into theaters in droves. According to a new survey in The Hollywood Reporter - which called upon producers, agents and executives to list those who can command a major opening based on their fan base - there are six superstars around that can keep the studios swelling, without having to resort to turning a best-selling book or beloved comic into a picture. In return, they can ask for $20 million per film. 1. Sandra Bullock . The acting favorite, who won an Oscar in 2010 for The Blind Side, topped Forbes' list of the highest-earning actresses in 2014. The Miss Congeniality star took the headline spot thanks to her gripping turn in Gravity, which became one of the highest-grossing movies of 2013, with a global box office of $716 million. And while her buddy cop comedy The Heat with Melissa McCarthy managed similarly impressive numbers, with about $229.9 million worldwide, the powerful pull that Bullock has today is a career-long achievement. Thrillers like Speed, A Time To Kill ,Murder By Numbers and Crash served her well, but Bullock's legion of loyal fans have really followed her quality comedies and dramas - from While You Were Sleeping to Hope Floats, Practical Magic, 28 Days, Two Weeks Notice and The Proposal. Theater favorite: Sandra Bullock has built up an impressive and loyal following over a career spanning almost 30 years. Here she is pictured in 2013's Gravity (left) and Speed in in 1994 (right) Old faithful: Bullock made her name - and continues to - by appearing in feel-good romantic comedies, such as Hope Floats with Harry Connick Jr. in 1998. In it Bullock plays a housewife who moves back to the small town she is from following the collapse of her marriage . 2. Leonardo DiCaprio . For a young guy who started out doing TV ads for Bubble Yum chewing gum in the 1990s, DiCaprio is now 40 and a bona fide movie star. While 1997's Titanic is still ranked as the second highest-grossing film of all time (after Avatar), taking $2.18 billion, he has appeared in some of the largest films of the last 15 years, including Inception, Django Unchained, The Departed, Catch

Summary: New survey reveals there are six actors in Hollywood who can ask for $20 million per movie . Number one on the list is Sandra Bullock, with Angelina Jolie the only other female at number five . Leonardo DiCaprio leads the men at number two, before Matt Damon, Robert Downey Junior and Denzel Washington .


We have most friends at the age of 26 after having spent the first quarter of our lives building up our friendship circle, a new study has revealed. The report into friendship showed that our social circle peaks at 26 years and seven months, at which we typically have five close friends. Women are most popular at 25 years and 10 months, with men hitting the friendship high point a little later at 27 years and three months. Women are most popular at 25 years of age, while men hit the friendship high a little later at 27. File image used . The research, by greetings card firm Forever Friends, shows that a third of adults (36 per cent) met their closest friends while at school with a fifth (22 per cent) saying they met them at work. Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter now also play a major role in nurturing new friendships. The study found that 25 to 34-year-olds make 22 friends via Facebook, compared to 18 to 24-year-olds who make 12, and 35 to 44-year-olds who will have made just four. Forever Friends relationship coach Sam Owen said: 'It is no coincidence that over a third of us meet our best friends at school. 'It is a key time in our lives where friendships are grown through sharing notes, giving gifts, seeing each other regularly and laughing a lot. 'As adults we can often forget how powerful these small things are and how the little things can make a difference. Small gestures are just as important as big ones. 1. Trustworthy - 85 per cent . 2. Loyal - 79 per cent . 3. Funny - 62 per cent . 4. Respectful - 57 per cent . 5. Have a love of travel - 15 per cent . 6. Thick skinned - 13 per cent . 7. A good taste in music so we can go to the same gigs - 12 per cent . 8. Generous so they can be treated to things - nine per cent . 9. Stylish - seven per cent . 10. Attractive and popular with the opposite sex - six per cent . 'With growing external pressures being put on friendships these days, it's important to nurture and make time for our friendships. 'If we could only do one additional thing a week to show we care and love our friends, it would create a stronger framework for the future.' Later in life we find ourselves losing friends. Over half (54 per cent) of us have lost friendships through moving, while 36 per cent say that over time they grew apart from close pals. Having children has also caused 19 per cent to drift away from childless friends. And new relationships play a big role in finding - and keeping - friends, with one in 10 people (11 per cent) saying their friendship circles had expanded due to a new relationship and 10 per cent revealing their partner did not approve of some. The study also looked into the amount of friends

Summary: New study reveals the average person's friends circle peaks at age of 26 . Women are most popular at 25 and men hit their friendship high at 27 . Research also showed social networks Facebook and Twitter are crucial .


Edinson Cavani found a novel way of burying bad news, as the PSG striker overcame another disappointing night's work against Barcelona with a day out at the zoo. The Uruguayan has struggled in the shadow of Zlatan Ibrahimovic during his time in the French capital, and continued to toil at the Camp Nou, as Laurent Blanc's side went down to a comfortable 2-0 second-leg defeat. But rather than wallow in self-pity, the 28-year-old put on his cardigan and headed for a local zoo. Edinson Cavani strokes the head of a male goat at the animal sanctuary he visited after Barcelona defeat . Cavani perches himself on a wooden fence for a photo opportunity with the llamas his South American friends . The PSG striker beams in a selfie taken with a nonchalant brown bear on his day away from the training ground . Cavani was all smiles as he posed for pictures with goats, bears and perhaps found solace in paying a visit to his fellow South American llamas. The former Napoli forward has registered 18 goals for the Ligue 1 side this season in all competitions, but it hasn't stopped the pedigree of the £55million signing being questioned by the national media. Cavasni has expressed his desire to stay at the Paris club for the duration of his contract, but Manchester United are said to be monitoring his situation closely, with Louis van Gaal not expected to take up the option of signing Radamel Falco on a permanent deal.

Summary: Edinson Cavani pays visit to local animal zoo day after Camp Nou defeat . PSG striker was virtually anonymous in both legs against Barcelona . Cavani has been linked with a move to Manchester United this summer .


This stunning series of photographs offer a bird's eye view of the moment a great grey owl swooped on a tiny field mouse. The bird, which has a five-foot wingspan, stalked the rodent from snowy treetops in Ontario, Canada, before launching its attack. Its eyes never straying from its prey, it made a somewhat inelegant landing in the snow before scooping up the mouse with its claws. The great grey owl is a deadly predator, its hunting skills aided by its superior sense of hearing. Its soft feathers allow the bird to glide unheard, taking its prey by surprise. Photographer Marc Latremouille captured this particular encounter during one of his photography workshops. Scroll down for video . This is the moment a great grey owl swooped on a tiny rodent snowy fields in Ontario, Canada, after stalking it from high above . The predatory bird has an impressive wingspan of around five feet. It is is clothed in soft feathers making its attacks almost silent . Making a somewhat inelegant landing in the snow, the bird clutches onto the mouse with its claws, all the while being captured on film . Great grey owls are solitary hunters with often the only sign of their presence in the wild being imprints left in the snow from when they strike . The huge bird lunges towards the bird after abandoning its perch on a bare tree in the snowy wild. Its light feathers allow for a quiet arrival . With its eyes never straying from its prey, the bird hovers above ground with its long wings stretched out before launching its attack . The grey owl stalks its prey from a perch in the field before choosing its moment to strike, its sharp claws ready to strike upon landing .

Summary: The great grey owl was pictured swooping on the tiny rodent in Ontario, Canada, by a wildlife photographer . With soft feathers and heightened hearing, the bird is known as a deadly predator of mice and other small animals . It stalked its prey from snowy treetops before swooping down on it, unheard until the very last minute .


Wanted: Police in Maryland have issued a warrant for the arrest of 26-year-old karate instructor Alexander Soumbadze who has been charged with eight counts of child pornography . Police in Maryland have launched a manhunt for a 26-year-old karate instructor who has been charged with possessing child pornography. The Montgomery County Police Department said Friday that Alexander Soumbadze faces eight possession of child pornography counts. Soumbadze has recently admitted to trading and receiving child pornography, after which police say the Georgian national fled the country. An investigation also uncovered videos of the martial arts expert inappropriately touching and engaging in sexual acts with adolescent males at a Maryland karate studio where he was co-owner and instructor. Officials say the videos were taken before October 2011 and that they are attempting to locate victims to determine possible additional charges. According to Montgomery County police, the 26-year-old, a native of Tbilisi, Georgia, fled the US after confessing to the crimes. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of the Bethesda resident. According to a press release put out by the Montgomery County police Friday, in December 2014, the agency was tipped off by colleagues in South Dakota that a Maryland resident was uploading child pornography. Vile acts: Police have recovered videos showing the martial arts teacher (far right) molesting boys at the On The Mat Sports International in Chevy Chase, formerly known as DC Martial Arts . Fugitive: The Tbilisi, Georgia, native admitted to trading child pornography videos earlier this month. Two days after his interview with police, he fled, possibly returning to his native country . Armed with court orders, detectives in Maryland were able to obtain subscription information corresponding to the suspect, which led them to Soumbadze. On April 1, 2015, police executed a search warrant at Soumbadze’s home in Bethesda, seizing several electronic devices that yielded eight pornographic videos featuring children. Other recordings recovered by police allegedly showed the suspect molesting boys at his karate studio on Wisconsin Avenue in Chevy Chase. Soumbadze has been affiliated with the On The Mat Sports International karate studio, formerly known as DC Martial Arts, since he was a young child and took classes there as a martial arts student. During an interview with police, the 26-year-old sensei admitted to trading and receiving child porn. Close ties: Soumbadze has been affiliated with karate studio (pictured) since he was a young child and took classes there as a martial arts student . Two days after Soumbadze was questioned by police, he fled the country, possibly returning to his native Georgia. Police spokeswoman Rebecca Innocenti told Bethesda Magazine that Georgia has an extradition treaty with the US, but their goal now is to complete the investigation and identify the victims in the videos before setting the diplomatic process in motion. In a profile of the On the Mat studio in February, Soumbadze told BethesdaNow.com that his parents, both Georgian diplomats, brought him to the US when he was 5 years old. He graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in 2006.

Summary: Arrest warrant has been issued for Alex Soumbadze, 26, a karate instructor from Bethesda, Maryland . Soumbadze confessed to trading and uploading child porn videos that were found at his home in early April . He fled US two days after police interview, possibly returning to his native country of Georgia .


Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez is free to resume bowling in international cricket after remedial work and a re-test on his action. Off-spinner Hafeez, 34, was banned from bowling after being reported for a suspect action five months ago in the first Test against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi and then failing an initial test on its legality. He was therefore unable to be selected to bowl in the World Cup, but injured his calf anyway and was ruled out of the global tournament in Australia and New Zealand. Mohammad Hafeez was banned from bowling after being reported for a suspect action five months ago . The Pakistan all-rounder then injured his calf and missed out on the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand . Hafeez played as a specialist batsman in Pakistan's one-day international defeat against Bangladesh on Sunday, making a duck at number three in the defeat in Dhaka. But after the International Cricket Council confirmed his action has been proven legal in Chennai this month, Hafeez can bowl again for his country. Pakistan's next fixture is against Bangladesh on Wednesday in Mirpur. Javeria Khan, an all-rounder in Pakistan's women's team, has also had her action cleared - almost five years after it was first reported and then failed an initial ICC test . But the off-spinner is free to resume bowling in international cricket after testing in Chennai .

Summary: Mohammad Hafeez was banned from bowling after being reported for a suspect action . The Pakistan all-rounder then injured his calf and missed out on World Cup . But the off-spinner has recovered from the injury and can bowl again .


Five-month-old Elijah is 'the happiest baby ever', according to his mother. He loves everything that moves, especially seeing people and exploring new places. But doctors say he probably won't live to see his second birthday because of a fatal genetic illness. His heartbroken mum Jessica and dad Andrew McCrae have pledged to do everything they can to make sure the little boy from Penrith, in Sydney's west, lives a full life, compiling a 30-item bucket list for their son to complete before he passes away. From a road trip to Queensland to watching the sunrise and set with him, Jessica told Daily Mail Australia the family are planning to show Elijah as much of the world as they can in his final days. Little Elijah suffers the fatal genetic disease Type 1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Born strong, he's now 'very floppy', and doctors say he will probably not survive his second birthday . ‘His sweet face will always know how to bring a smile to my face, even long after he has left us,' his mum Jessica McCrae said . First item on the bucket list: LIttle Ellijah got to visit the Sydney Royal Easter Show at the weekend and meet all of the animals . Fun times: Dad Andrew cradles his little boy . 'Just because he can't move his body doesn't mean he can't enjoy life any other way, like the rest of us can,' his mum told Daily Mail Australia. Little Elijah suffers from Type 1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He gets weaker as he grows older. Born strong, he's now 'very floppy'. His parents were devastated when he was diagnosed. They are refusing to wallow in their sadness. 'You can sit there and be depressed about it, or say, "he's here for two years, we've got to make the most of it,' Jessica said. The parents were motivated to start the list - which includes visiting Sydney's aquarium and Opera House - by their love for their son, and heartbreak at seeing other happy families having fun with their grown children. 'I thought, "let's make a bucket list. 'I've got my own - like travelling the world - but (Elijah) won't ever be able to do things like that. 'So why don't we do things we would do with a child when we're older?' The family have already ticked one item off the line-up. They visited the Sydney Royal Easter Show at the weekend. It's the Easter Show! Dad Andrew and mum Jessica are pictured with their baby boy out the front of all the rides at the Easter Show last weekend . Look at those goats! Little Elijah is pictured with some of his furry friends. His parents are hoping to take him to Sydney Wildlife World and Featherdale Wildlife Park as well . 'We have to enjoy it now. We don't get to see him enjoy these things when he's like 10, we have to do it now' Little Elijah was fascinated by all the 'shiny stores' and loved looking at the cakes, his mum

Summary: Five-month-old Elijah's parents have made him a bucket list . Mum Jessica and dad Andrew want him to see the world . Little Elijah suffers the fatal genetic disease Type 1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy . He was born strong but he is now 'very floppy' and getting weaker . The list includes a trip to Queensland, a ferry ride and watching the sunset . 'The hardest thing is seeing other happy families'


It is the radio format that has delivered the latest chart hits, news and talk shows in stereo to homes around the world for decades. But now the characteristic hiss of interference that accompanies most FM broadcasts is set to fall silent. Norway has announced that it will be the the first country in the world to switch off its FM radio signal. Twiddling the knobs of a radio will no longer be necessary as analogue services switch off in favour of digital . The Norwegian Government said it will turn off its FM transmitters on January 11 2017. Now with the ever expanding number of digital radio services and growing numbers of people choosing to listen to internet radio, it seems likely other countries will follow Norway's example. The UK had planned to switch off its own FM service by 2018 but the plans were later shelved following objections from commercial radio stations. It is now not expected to happen until sometime after 2020 when digital listeners are expected to outstrip those using analogue stations. Streaming has topped CD sales in revenue for the first time in the United States as music listeners flock to on-demand services and Internet radio, industry figures showed. Data for 2014 showed a major shift to streaming as opposed to physical sales and permanent downloads, with rapid growth both for on-demand services such as Spotify and Rhapsody and Internet radio providers such as Pandora. Streaming revenue totaled $1.87 billion, edging out the $1.85 billion earned by CD sales, according to data of the Recording Industry Association of America. Streaming helped stabilize the bottom line for the long-troubled industry, with overall revenue from recorded music going up two percent to $4.86 billion to mark the fourth year of growth. Listening figures currently show that digital radios account for 37.9% of all listening hours in the UK. In the US, around 85% of American adults still listen to AM/FM stations. Norway, however, has just five national FM broadcasting outlets while there are 22 national digital radio stations. The Norwegian government said there was space for a further 20 digital radio stations and NRK, Norway's public service broadcaster, will be the first to switch off its FM service. The Norwegian Ministry of Culture estimates that the switch to digital radio could save £17 million a year (NOK 200 million). Thorhild Widvey, the country's minister of culture, said: 'Radio digitisation will open the door to a far greater range of radio channels, benefiting listeners across the country. 'Listeners will have access to more diverse and pluralistic radio content, and enjoy better sound quality and new functionality. 'Digitisation will also greatly improve the emergency preparedness system, facilitate increased competition and offer new opportunities for innovation and development. Digital radios, like above, might look retro but can give listeners access to more stations than ever before . Growing numbers of car stereos now come with digital radio as standard, leading to a drop in FM listeners . 'More than half the population already has access to local radio on DAB, and there

Summary: Norway will be the first country in the world to stop radio broadcasts on FM . It says it will save £17 million a year by the switch to a purely digital service . The decision was driven by rise in popularity of digital and internet radio . Other countries are expected to follow as numbers of FM listener drop .


Stoke City midfielder Charlie Adam left Stamford Bridge with mixed feelings after scoring one of the best goals of the Premier League era in the defeat to Chelsea. The Scotland international picked the ball up inside his own half and stunned Blues goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois with a sensational 66-yard effort. Courtois scrambled back towards goal but was unable to deny the 29-year-old former Liverpool man the goal of his career. Stoke City midfielder Charlie Adam scored the goal of his career during Stoke City's defeat to Chelsea . Scottish international Adam shot from inside his own half after seeing keeper Thibaut Courtois off his line . Courtois scrambled back as quickly as he could but there was just no stopping Adam's audacious effort . Courtois attempts to reach for the ball but he fails as the ball sails into the Stamford Bridge net . Courtois is left on the floor after being caught out by Adam's audacious first-half effort in west London . Adam's audacious effort was clocked at more than 45 miles per hour and came from inside his own half . Adam admitted: 'The disappointing thing is we lost the game. On a personal note it is a great goal to score. I saw the keeper off his line, had an effort and it has gone in. 'I always have a look at the goalkeeper because these balls move so much. When you have got that much space and time it is good to do something like that.' Adam later told the BBC: 'I never knew I had that much power, to beat a quality goalkeeper like that is something special. Once in a lifetime this can happen to you.' Adam is mobbed by his Stoke City team-mates following his sensational goal at Stamford Bridge . Courtois can only look on as the ball sails over his head and into the net at Stamford Bridge . Courtois scrambled and was left on his back after Adam's spectacular strike sailed into the back of the net . The ball flew beyond Courtois and into the back of the net to level the score just before the break . Courtois falls into his own goal after chasing back but failing to keep out a long range shot from Adam .

Summary: Charlie Adam scored goal of his career in Stoke City's defeat to Chelsea . Adam beat Thibaut Courtois from all of 65-yards at Stamford Bridge . Courtois scrambled back but was unable to deny the Scottish international . Adam though was left with mixed feelings as Chelsea earned three points .


Young women no longer compare themselves to celebrities in glossy magazines but fret about how they look on Facebook instead, according to a study. They use pictures on the social networking site to gauge their own appearance and see how they measure up against friends. Facebook consumes 40 per cent of the time young women spend online, psychologists at the University of New South Wales in Australia found. Comparison site: A study found women compared themselves to their friends on Facebook rather than celebrities in magazines . The study, of 150 college students and staff aged 17 to 25, found they read magazines ‘infrequently’ but checked Facebook every few hours. The women preferred Facebook as a means of judging themselves because they could compare their looks with peers similar to them and see how they had changed over time. The research comes the same week as an Australian mother received a poison pen letter from a Facebook friend because of her regular updates about her baby daughter. Jade Ruthven, 33, from Perth, was told she was 'p*****g a lot of people off' with her constant statuses about daughter Addison. Measuring up: Women aged 17 to 25 were found to judge themselves alongside pictures of friends rather than celebrities in magazines . She got her own back on the unidentified 'friends' by forwarding it onto comedian Em Rusciano - who shared it with her thousands of followers on social media. Writing in the journal Psychology Of Women Quarterly, researcher Jasmine Fardouly advised women at risk of low self-esteem to post fewer pictures of themselves online and avoid following people who upload them too frequently.

Summary: Australian study found women spend 40% of online time on Facebook . College students aged 17 to 25 said they read magazines 'infrequently' Preferred Facebook to compare looks and check appearances over time .


Canadian actor Jonathan Crombie died on Wednesday night in New York after suffering a brain hemorrhage. He was 48 ears old . Anne of Green Gables actor Jonathan Crombie died of a brain hemorrhage, aged 48. The actor is best known for his role as Gilbert Blythe in the Canadian television drama film Anne of Green Gables and two sequels. Toronto-born Crombie died on Wednesday in New York, his sister Carrie Crombie told CBC on Saturday. 'He was funny, he was sweet, he loved acting, he loved comedy and singing and dancing. As a little kid, he just loved Broadway shows and all of that kind of stuff and would sing and dance in the living room,' Carrie Crombie said. She said that her brother was always proud of playing Gilbert, the school rival, boyfriend and eventual husband of the leading heroine in Anne of Green Gables. He really enjoyed the series, she said, adding that he was 'very proud of it'. Crombie, who was the son for former Toronto mayor and Canadian Cabinet minister David Crombie, was never screen-tested for the show. He was discovered at 17 when he was performing in a high-school production of The Wizard of Oz, according to E!. 'We met him and he was cast. It was a perfect storm. ... It just all worked perfectly,' Green Gables producer Kevin Sullivan told CBC. He continued: 'I think for legions of young women around the world who fell in love with the Anne of Green Gables films, Jonathan literally represented the quintessential boy next door . Crombie was best known for his role as GilbertBlythe in the Canadian television drama film Anne of Green Gables and two sequels . He was discovered as an actor when he was 17 years old in a high-school production of The Wizard of Oz . He was given the role of Gilbert - who was the school rival, boyfriend and eventual husband of Green Gables' leading heroine - without being screen-tested for the role . 'I think there will be hundreds of people who will be floored that this has happened. It's such a devastating tragedy. 'In reality, Jonathan was as generous, as kind, as sensitive and as ambitious, in some ways, as the character he came to be identified with.' Carrie Crombie said that her brother's proudest moment, however, was what came after Green Gables. '[But] I think his proudest part was when he played the lead in The Drowsy Chaperone on Broadway. That was just an amazing thing for him to be able to do,' she said. Crombie's organs were donated, and his family plans to take his ashed back to Toronto by bus, because that's how the actor liked to travel. 'We felt that it was an ode to Jonathan. He would never go on a plane, so we're going to make the trek from New York to Toronto on a bus with his ashes,' Carrie Crombie told CBC. Crombie, pictured here at seven years old, was the son of former Toronto Mayor and Canadian Cabinet minister David

Summary: Jonathan Crombie died of a brain hemorrhage on Wednesday in New York . He played Gilbert Blythe in the Anne of Green Gables films . The Toronto actor went on to star in The Drowsy Chaperone on Broadway .


Masters Wednesday began on a sombre note when Australian Marc Leishman, who got so close to victory in 2013 before finishing tied fourth behind countryman Adam Scott, had to withdraw. His wife Audrey spent part of last week in an induced coma owing to a serious infection. Leishman left Augusta taking with him the best wishes of his sport. Marc Leishman has withdrawn from this year's competition to be with his wife . Masters chairman Billy Payne talked a lot about growing the game but he ruled out any idea of starting a women’s Masters. ‘We have a very short member season at Augusta National of seven months,’ he explained. ‘The time that we dedicate to the preparation and conduct of the tournament is already extensive. I don’t think we would ever host another one.’ Billy Payne has ruled out starting a women's Masters despite talking about growing the game . It’s well-known the garish surroundings outside Augusta National contrast markedly with the beauty within. But maybe that’s about to change. After buying up all the houses on adjacent Berckmans Road and turning it into a patrons’ car park, Masters chairman Billy Payne is promising a ‘beautification’ project. ‘As you know, we’re pretty good at landscaping,’ he said. ‘It’s going to look nice, I promise.’ Mr Unpopular Bubba Watson can surely not have upset anyone with his choice of menu for the Champions Dinner on Tuesday. Clearly he enjoyed it so much two years ago he decided to stick with the same inoffensive offering: Caesar salad followed by grilled chicken breast with green beans, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese and cornbread. Bubba Watson was recently voted the most unpopular golfer on tour by his fellow professionals . Favourite pic of the week so far? It might well be Arnold Palmer, clad in his green jacket, snapped under the Oak Tree in front of the clubhouse alongside Niall Horan, the keen golf-playing member of One Direction but better known in these parts as Rory McIlroy’s par three caddy. Talk about a game that spans the generations. Arnold Palmer shakes hands with Niall Horan ahead of the 79th instalment of the Masters . The famous Eisenhower Tree on the 17th hole might have gone following an ice storm last year but it has certainly not been forgotten. The club unveiled a mounted cross-section of the tree that will remain on show in the press building this week before being presented to the Eisenhower Library in Kansas for permanent display. The tree was named after the American President after he kept hitting it with his drives. A section of the Eisenhower tree is displayed during a news conference at the Masters . Jack Nicklaus showed he’s still got it at the age of 75 with a hole in one at the fourth in the Par-3 contest. But he couldn’t match Colombian Camilo Villegas who recorded two, at the fourth and eighth. Camilo Villegas recorded two aces during the Par-3 contest, beating Jack Nicklaus' solitary hole-in-one .

Summary: Australian Marc Leishman, who got so close to victory in 2013, had to withdraw to be with his sick wife . Masters chairman Billy Payne talked a lot about growing the game but he ruled out any idea of starting a women’s Masters . Arnold Palmer, clad in his green jacket, was snapped under the Oak Tree in front of the clubhouse alongside Niall Horan . Jack Nicklaus showed he’s still got it at the age of 75 with a hole-in-one in the Par-3, but he couldn’t match Camilo Villegas who recorded two .


A New York woman has worn the same ensemble to work every day for three years. Matilda Kahl, an art director at Saatchi & Saatchi, wears the exact same ‘uniform’ – an outfit made up of black trousers, white shirt and a custom leather rosette – every single day because, as she explains to DailyMail.com: 'When at work, I want to be judged on my work and my work only.' In an article for Harper's Bazaar, Matilda explained that the unique sartorial idea came to her after a particularly stressful morning when, with 'a fairly important meeting on the horizon' she began trying on a variety outfits to no satisfaction. Scroll down for video . Empowering: Saatchi & Saatchi art director Matilda Kahl has got everyone talking about her everyday work 'uniform' 'I'm given complete freedom over what I wear to the office, but that still left me questioning each piece that I added or subtracted from my outfit,' she wrote. '[I kept thinking], "Is this too formal? Is that too out there? Is this dress too short?" I finally chose something I regretted as soon as I hit the subway platform.' Arriving at her meeting late, frazzled and wearing an inside-out sweater, while her male colleagues and new boss looked relaxed and at-ease, left her feeling frustrated and wondering why she'd bothered with the stress of it at all. 'I knew my male colleagues were taken seriously no matter what they wore - and I highly doubted they put in as much sartorial time and effort as I had,' she writes. 'But gender issues aside, I needed to come up with a solution to simplify this morning struggle.' Vowing to never let herself feel that way again, Matilda made the decision to make the same simple, easy wardrobe choices as many of her male colleagues did, wearing the same outfit each and every day, thereby eliminating the seemingly endless struggle to determine what to wear. Simple, yet effective: Matilda achieved her look by buying blouses in bulk and pairing them only with black trousers . She found her sartorial salvation in the form of 15 identical white silk blouses and several pairs of simple black trousers. For a 'personal touch' she added a custom-made leather rosette in homage to her mother, who used to love putting bows in her hair. She also throws on a black blazer for the chillier days. 'I’ve always thought black and white looks stylish, so it was a pretty easy decision on the color,' she explains to Daily Mail Online, adding that she took her time deciding on the exact designs. 'I finally fell for the white shirt for its diagonal button line and the cuts in the sleeves. 'New York gets really hot in the summer, so as an alternative to the 6 pants I bought 2 matte black skirts. Simple and sweet.' With her identical every day look, Matilda is following in the footsteps of many high-powered individuals, from Steve Jobs to Mark Zuckerberg - who says he owns 20 identical grey t-shirts for

Summary: Matilda Kahl, an art director at Saatchi & Saatchi, owns 15 of the same white shirt and several pairs of plain black trousers . She has just had to invest in 15 new shirts from Zara because the others are now too worn to wear but has no other plans to change her ‘uniform’


Emmanuel Adebayor is sometimes branded 'eccentric' by pundits, writers and fans alike. After the Tottenham forward posted a video of himself performing a strange jig in front of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, it is not hard to see why. The bizarre post on Adebayor's official Instagram account emerged on Sunday, just a few days after the Togo international had taken to Twitter to insist he was committed to fighting for his place in the Spurs team. Adebayor has one year left to run on his current contract at White Hart Lane, but his inconsistent form has led to few assurances over his future. Maverick Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor performs a strange dance in front of the Arc de Triomphe . The Togo international posted the video of him dancing in front of the Paris landmark on his Instagram account . He joined Spurs in 2011 from Manchester City, initially on loan before an impressive first season tally of 18 goals, convinced the club to make the switch permanent for £5million the following summer. Since then, however, Adebayor's goal return has become significantly more modest and he has not scored in the league for Spurs since the 2-1 defeat to Newcastle back in October. Factor in the remarkable rise of academy graduate Harry Kane and it is easy to see why some sections of supporters have written Adebayor off as surplus to requirements. Adebayor has only one year left to run on his current contract at Tottenham and could leave this summer . Adebayor sees a shot saved by Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan (left) during the match in November . Adebayor recently insisted that he was prepared to fight for his place in the Tottenham team . The form of Spurs academy graduate Harry Kane (left) has seen Adebayor pushed down the pecking order . Adebayor poses for a photo on Instagram as the the striker takes a break in Paris .

Summary: Emmanuel Adebayor has danced in front of a famous Paris landmark . He posted a video of the dance on his official Instagram account . The strange behaviour comes just days after he insisted he was prepared to fight for his place in the Tottenham team . Adebayor has one year left to run on his current deal at White Hart Lane .


Increasing opposition to a £175 million ‘garden bridge’ championed by Boris Johnson could scupper the mayor’s plans for a new green space spanning the Thames. Local campaigners vigorously opposed to the bridge are calling for a parliamentary inquiry into the scheme ahead of a crucial judicial review next month, the Observer reported. They want lawmakers to look into the misuse of public funds. When the project first began it was promised it would be paid for in its entirety through private funds. £60 million of public money has been pledged by Boris Johnson and George Osborne - £30 million each – for the project. Local campaigners vigorously opposed to the bridge are calling for a parliamentary inquiry into the scheme ahead of a judicial review . The promises were made against a tide of criticism likening the scheme more to a privately managed tourist landmark than a bridge. The particulars of how the garden will actually operate indicate limited group sizes and perhaps even a ticketing system. The bridge will close for private, corporate events once a month and shut between the hours of midnight and 6 am. There will also be no provision for a cycle path across the bridge as previously outlined. Those opposed to the bridge garden have accused the Mayor and the Chancellor of disregarding guidelines while using money meant for public transport which would not normally benefit such a small group of people. The Director of the Waterloo Community Development group, Michael Ball, has said the £175 million could fund 30 million new London parks or the equivalent of 30 times the area of open space the bridge would give. Calling the bridge a ‘vanity project’ Ball was quoted as saying money should be available for the bridge through the Heritage Lottery Fund as is common practice. It has been claimed the garden could not be classified as transport structure as it would have no public right of way . He claimed the garden could not be classified as transport structure as it would have no public right of way. Ball asked how the scheme could be approved of through ‘normal processes’. The chair of the London Assembley’s budget and performance committee, John Biggs, accused Mr Johnson of sophistry. He highlighted the mayor’s previous statements that public money would not be used for the bridge only to reveal last month that public funds would be needed in perpetuity to underwrite the bridge’s yearly £3.5 million maintenance bill. George Osborne (left) and Boris Johnson (centre) have promised £30 million each for the scheme which Michael Ball (right) has called a vanity project . It was recently put forward by the London Assembly that the public have free access to the proposed bridge, considering how much taxpayers’ money was being used for it. In May a judicial review will consider Lambeth council’s handling of approval for the scheme. The bridge increasingly seems to be losing support of environmentalists who are sceptical of the garden. Grahame Madge, from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, said: 'Our view is

Summary: Opposition to garden spanning the Thames, favoured by Boris Johnson, gathers speed as use of funds criticised . George Osborne and the mayor have promised £60 million in funds but opponents say the public won't have access . Critics want a parliamentary inquiry into the bridge ahead of a judicial review in May which could end the plans .


A convicted California serial killer who went on a nine-day rampage that claimed the lives of four people has been denied parole and cannot reapply for seven years. Brett Matthew Paul Thomas, now 56, and his friend, Mark Titch, were convicted in 1977 after committing the murders during robbery or burglary attempts in Orange County. Thomas, who was 18 at the time, and Titch, who was 17, were both sentenced to life with the possibility of parole. Titch died behind bars last year. Scroll down for video . Denied parole: Brett Matthew Paul Thomas(pictured), who was 18 (left) at the time of his nine-day killing spree and who is now 56 (right), was denied parole and cannot reapply for seven years . Took her family: Lynette Duncan waits before giving a statement for the denial of parole for Brett Thomas, one of two teenagers who murdered her father and sister 33 years ago . The two were neighbors at a Stanton apartment complex that the police had dubbed 'The Zoo' because of the criminal activity there, City News Service reported. Their first victim was Laura Stoughton, 20, who interrupted the pair on Jan. 21, 1977, as they were breaking into her home. They abducted her and drove to an abandoned field, where Titch shot her at close range with a stolen .22-caliber rifle. Three days later, the two killed Ephraim Jacob Christian, 35, during a botched robbery at Rockview Dairy. Five days after that, Thomas and Titch followed the owner of a billiards hall to his home with a plan to rob him. They gunned down Aubrey Duncan at his home, and then shot his 18-year-old daughter, Denise, in the heart after her mother opened the door to find out what was going on. Horrified: Lynette Duncan, one of the surviving daughters of Aubrey Duncan, still remembers telling her sister that her father and Denise were dead, she said . Duncan's wife and two other daughters survived, as did an 11-year-old daughter who was at a neighbor's house. Police caught up with Thomas and Titch the following month in neighboring San Bernardino County, where they were driving around in a stolen car. At a press conference before Friday's parole hearing, Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas said Thomas was 'a serial murderer who has not and cannot reform.' Lynette Duncan, one of the surviving daughters of Aubrey Duncan, still remembers telling her sister that her father and Denise were dead, she said. 'That was the day she learned that the boogeyman was real and evil really did exist, and its name is Brett Thomas,' Duncan said, according to the Orange County Register. Dead: Mark Titch (pictured), who was 17 (left) at the time of the killing was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole but died behind bars last year at the age of 55 (right) On Friday, Prosecutors and relatives of the victims headed to a San Diego courthouse for the hearing to urge the parole board to grant a 15-year window before Thomas can apply for parole. 'When you

Summary: Convicted killer Brett Matthew Paul Thomas, now 56, has been denied parole and cannot reapply for seven years . Brett Matthew Paul Thomas and his friend Mark Titch were convicted in 1977 after committing four murders during robbery attempts . Lynette Duncan, one of the surviving daughters of a victim said that the day her mother died she learned that 'the boogeyman was real'


Porto will need to hit top form to advance against five-times champions Bayern Munich on Tuesday despite holding a 3-1 first leg advantage in their Champions League quarter-final, coach Julen Lopetegui said on Monday. The Spaniard warned Bayern remained lethal even though they were missing several big names including Arjen Robben and David Alaba. 'We have to produce a great performance against one of the greatest teams in the history of Bayern,' Lopetegui, whose team are unbeaten in the competition this season, said. Ricardo Quaresma, who scored twice for Porto against Bayern Munich, smiles during training on Monday . Porto manager Julen Lopetegui believes his side will have to hit top form to progress against Bayern Munich . 'I am expecting a superb Bayern team, regardless of who they will end up playing and we are prepared for what will happen.' Bayern are also without Javi Martinez and Mehdi Benatia, while winger Franck Ribery looks set to miss the game with a nagging ankle injury. Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger returned to team training on Monday but he is also doubtful to start having been out for weeks with an ankle injury and a subsequent virus. Bayern are chasing a treble of titles and their fourth straight Champions League semi-final appearance. Twice winners Porto have not reached the last four since winning the trophy in 2004. Lopetegui had the luxury of resting nine players who had played against Bayern in their 1-0 league win over Academica on Saturday. 'We need to put everything we have planned into practice,' said the coach, who was a former Barcelona and Spain team mate of Bayern coach Pep Guardiola. Bruno Martins Indi (left) and Vincent Aboubakar (right) lead the way as the Porto squad warm up in Munich . Juan Quintero stretches for the ball at the Allianz Arena as Jackson Martinez (left) and Quaresma watch on . Porto will be without suspended Danilo and Alex Sandro but Jackson Martinez, who made his comeback from injury against Bayern and scored their third goal and Ricardo Quaresma, who scored the other two, are looking in fine form. They also have defender Ivan Marcano back from suspension. 'It will be a very difficult task but we will try to find simple answers,' Lopetegui said. 'We like the idea of playing Bayern, who are one of the best teams in the world. We cannot think about what could happen, we must focus on the game tomorrow and try to give the answer on the pitch,' he said.

Summary: Porto hold a 3-1 first leg advantage over German giants Bayern Munich . Manager Julen Lopetegui insists Porto must be on top form to progress . Porto players appeared in high spirits during training at the Allianz Arena .


Having a Waitrose within walking distance is not only convenient – it also means your house is worth more, according to a study. Homes with the upmarket store nearby cost 12 per cent more – or £38,831 – than those in surrounding areas that weren’t near a branch. But having a budget store such as an Aldi or Lidl on your doorstep means your house could be worth thousands of pounds less than others in your neighbourhood. Homes with a Waitrose nearby cost 12 per cent more – or £38,831 – than those in surrounding areas that weren’t near a branch. But having a budget shop nearby means your house could sell for less . In a study published today, Lloyds Bank investigated average house prices in postal districts that have chain supermarkets nearby, to see how they compared to the wider postal region. Houses in areas with a Waitrose cost an average of £354,378 – which was £38,831 (12 per cent) more than typical prices for their regions. Sainsbury’s also delivered a big boost to residents, as properties near the store were worth 10 per cent more (£24,506) than ones in the surrounding area that weren’t near a branch. The price of having a supermarket on your doorstep: Waitrose scores highest - and Aldi the lowest . Tesco came in next, with a price premium of 8 per cent (£17,125), followed by Marks & Spencer, on 7 per cent (£18,786). But the presence of an Aldi nearby was associated with house prices that were 3 per cent (£5,910) lower compared to the wider postal region. And houses close to a Lidl cost 2 per cent (£4,719) less. 'It was mainly the views that attracted us to the property' Meanwhile houses near several different stores enjoyed the highest price premiums. Researchers found that homes in Clifton, Bristol – which enjoy access to a Waitrose, a Sainsbury’s and a Co-op – cost £392,961 on average. This is 64 per cent (£153,488) more than in nearby areas. And homes in Didsbury, a suburb in Manchester that boasts an Aldi, a Co-op and a Tesco, typically cost £239,595, which is 61 per cent or £91,096 more than houses in the surrounding area. Waitrose has carefully cultivated its upmarket image, proving popular with middle and high income families. But the research raises the question of whether a neighbourhood already had more expensive homes – encouraging the store to build a branch near its target customers – or if it was the store’s presence that boosted the area. Similarly, Aldi and Lidl, who have become popular as budget rivals to the big chains, have managed to keep prices low by locating branches in areas that were already cheaper, such as on the edge of towns.

Summary: Homes with Waitrose nearby cost 12% more than those not near a branch . Study found houses cost £38,831 more than homes without the shop . But having budget store like Lidl nearby means house could be worth less .


This is the dramatic moment two traffic police officers were almost decapitated after a caravan sped past at speed with a window wide open. The motorway officers had been standing on the hard shoulder on the M5 in Gloucesteshire at night after pulling over a driver, who they suspected was speeding. They then spotted a caravan heading towards them in the dark and at the last minute spotted the nearside back window was open. The caravan, which sped past the two traffic police officers with its back window open, circled, and almost decapitated them . The two officers spotted that the caravan's window was open with just seconds to spare and managed to dive out of the way . The pair were forced to dive out of the way with just seconds to spare before they were severely injured. The caravan also narrowly missed a workman standing further along the carriageway and the two officers got into their patrol car to give chase. They then quickly caught up with the driver towing the caravan and stopped him between junctions 11 and 11a near Cheltenham. He told the officers that he was unaware that the window had become loose and opened and was made to close it securely. The near-miss came to light after Gloucestershire Constabulary's Road Policing unit tweeted about Sunday night's incident. They posted: 'If you look very closely, top left above the road sign you will just make out the caravan nearside window open, which we didn’t notice until we stopped the car that was in lane 2 for speeding. 'We were seconds away from being beheaded on M5. The near-miss came to light after Gloucestershire Constabulary's Road Policing unit tweeted about Sunday night's incident . 'It was the car drivers lucky night as we had to go after and stop the caravan. The window had worked it’s way loose and was open! 'And here’s the nearside view of the caravan window open, just as we closed the police car door and looked behind M5. 'A workman had a close escape as well at Jtn 11 to 11a. Driver was unaware, brackets worked loose. 'The car driver was spoken to but knowing road works ahead we needed to stop the caravan. Window was then secured.” The two policemen were not the only lucky people on the night as the speeding driver they had stopped also escaped further punishment because they could not deal with him.

Summary: Officers were on the hard shoulder of the M5 when they saw the caravan . Were forced to dive out of the way when they saw its back window open . Jumped to safety with seconds to spare before being decapitated .


In The Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen is pulled out of obscurity, swiftly develops expert bow-and-arrow skills and leads a government rebellion - all without having to deal with braces or a single spot. However, the rise of the young adult heroine has prompted a backlash on Twitter, as more people compare the fictional portrayals with the mediocrity of their own lives. Teenagers have taken to the social media site to hilariously voice their frustrations between the fantastical lives in the pages of books and in films, and reality using the hashtag #realisticYA. The Hunger Games book (left), the main character, Katniss Everdeen (played by Jennifer Lawrence in the film - pictured right) deals with exciting scenarios but never from any teenage ailments such as acne or braces . Twitter user, Adrienne Long, makes a reference to the fact that many YA heroines have their lives turned upside-down, but they are always prepared. Real life would perhaps be very different . Many of the tweets look at similar dystopian situations to those in the novels, but the Twitter users describe their own realistic reactions, or what would really be probable. Comparing real life to Katniss Everdeen's role in The Hunger Games, Adrienne Long tweets: 'Girl finds out she has impossible destiny to fulfill. Fails miserably having never spent a day preparing for it #realisticYA.' Some funny tweets simply address that at a time when many teenagers are going through the awkward stages of puberty, the YA protagonists are completely free from any awkward ailments. Joanna Macgregor tweeted: 'I met this new guy at school. He's really freaking cute but he has, like, zits, and I have, y'know, a muffin-top.' Young adults tell it like is is on Twitter under the hashtag #realistic YA . One teen addresses that unlike her perfect YA contemporaries, she suffers from adolescent ailments . Another girl's tweet refers to Twilight, where the main character has to choose from multiple love-interests . Some look at dangerous scenarios and what would be likely to happen. Rather than escaping every situation unscathed, the Twitter users take a wry and straight-forward approach to the situation. Referring to the Twilight novel, one writer refers to Bella's choice between her multiple love-interests Jacob and Edward. Danielle Welling writes: 'Girl has no problem choosing between two equally hot boys in love with her. Because no hot boys love her. #realisticYA.' Other tweets look at young teens in a realistic manner, calling them '100% human' rather than 'mysterious and broody', and others look at realistic situations that arise with teen romances. Another tweet describes being too busy to be the 'chosen one' - referring to the character Beatrice Prior in Divergent. Preeti Chhibber writes: 'Girl is Chosen One but actually has 250hrs of community service, college apps, SATs and resume building so she can't but thx #realisticYA.' Not the chosen one? In the book Divergent (left), Beatrice Prior, who is played by Shailene Woodley in the film (pictured right with actor Theo James) is the 'chosen' one and leads a rebellion against the corrupt goverment .

Summary: Young adult novels regularly feature teen heroines saving the world . Books like The Hunger Games and Divergent show unrealistic portrayals . Adolescents have used hashtag to voice frustrations about real teenage life .


Chinese hospitals are harvesting up to 11,000 organs from political prisoners without anaesthetic every year, according to a new documentary. Some patients were still alive as they were secretly placed into incinerators in hospital boiler rooms after parts of their bodies had been removed, it has been claimed. One former medical student revealed how ‘blood was still running’ as he cut through a body while a health worker told how her husband, a surgeon, had removed corneas from 2,000 people while they were still alive. Scroll down for video . Thousands of organs are being harvested from political prisoners in China with the Falungong group a key target, it is claimed. Members of the group are shown mocking up an operation as part of a 2014 protest . The harrowing details were revealed in the SBS Dateline documentary Human Harvest: China's Organ Trafficking which charted an eight year investigation in to what is said to be a multi-billion pound ‘organs-on-demand’ transplant programme. It reveals Red Cross estimations that just 37 people are registered organ donors in China, even though the country has the second highest rate of transplants in the world. Human Rights lawyer and Nobel peace prize nominee David Matas told Leon Lee’s documentary that political prisoners make up the huge difference in the figures – with the banned religious group, the Falun Gong, a key target. ‘Somebody's being killed for the organs. There's no other way to explain what's happening,’ he said. Mr Matas added that this explained the short wait for transplants in the country. Human Rights lawyer David Matas (pictured) claims people are being killed for organs in China - a country where there are only 37 registered organ donors according to the Red Cross . ‘Everywhere else in the world it would be months and years. When you book a transplant in advance, for a heart transplant, and you go to China and you get a transplant within a few days.’ The documentary claims that doctors and medical students in state-run military and civilian hospitals are taking thousands of organs a year from donors while they are still alive. One former health worker is quoted as saying: ‘I testify to the atrocious crime that the hospital committed in removing livers and corneas from living Falun Gong members. ‘Some of them were still alive when they were secretly burnt in the incinerator that was in the boiler room.’ It has been claimed that members of the banned religious group, the Falun Gong, are key targets (file picture) One medical student revealed how he took a liver and two kidneys from one person in an operation that took 30 minutes. Chinese officials have denied the allegations, saying that organs are taken from volunteers, the Sydney Morning Herald reports. SBS quotes Health Minister Jiefu Huang as having said in a previous state television interview: 'The main source of our organs is from death row prisoners.' But China's government last year vowed that this programme would be wound up by August this year. Officials have faced criticism over the use of

Summary: Eight year investigation claims thousands had organs removed in China . Banned religious group Falun Gong is key target, documentary claims . Just 37 registered organ donors in China but country has the world's second highest rate of transplants . One surgeon is said to have removed corneas from 2,000 living people . Chinese government denies allegations claiming donors are volunteers .


George Osborne has revealed he is secretly addicted to hit BBC series Poldark – and confessed to a crush on its female lead character Demelza. The Chancellor claimed the 'one hour' a week he had allowed himself off each week during the election campaign was to watch the programme, starring Aidan Turner and Eleanor Tomlinson. He vowed to maintain tax relief on big TV productions which have encouraged the makers of Poldark and other series to choose the UK. Scroll down for video . Mr Osborne admitted that he was secretly addicted to hit BBC series Poldark, starring Aidan Turner . The Chancellor said the television show was a 'fantastic advert for Britain' and particularly Cornwall . 'I haven't seen the original series from the 70s, so it's all new. It's a fantastic advert for Britain and British talent – and also for Cornwall,' the Chancellor told the Daily Mail. 'I am sure many visitors will flock to Cornwall from around the world when they see these wonderful scenes of Poldark riding along the cliffs. 'It has been the one hour off during the whole of this campaign. I keep my 9pm on a Sunday clear for that. It's fantastic. It's the very best of British television.' Asked whether he was was on 'team Demelza' or 'team Elizabeth', the Chancellor confessed: 'I'm bit of a Demelza fan, it has to be said.' Mr Osborne confessed to a crush on its female lead character Demelza, played by Eleanor Tomlinson . Mr Osborne said he was 'delighted' that the series had been shot in Britain. 'Frankly, under the tax regime I inherited a production like this would have gone somewhere else in Europe, like Ireland or on the Continent,' he said. 'I said I wanted the best TV done in this country. It's about creating jobs. I think this series is going to run and run.' It is understood that tax credits introduced by the Treasury to encourage programme-makers to choose the UK has been worth more than £2 million to Mammoth Screen, the production company behind Poldark. Sources close to the company say that without the incentive, it would have been filmed in Ireland. Instead, it is going back to Cornwall for a second series. Poldark has attracted as many as seven million viewers, helping BBC1 to its highest ratings share for the first quarter of the year in a decade.

Summary: Chancellor said show was a 'fantastic advert for Britain and British talent' He confessed to having a crush on its female lead character Demelza . Vowed to maintain tax relief on big TV productions which have encouraged the makers of Poldark and other series to choose the UK .


Donning stilettos, lipstick and mascara, the young men take to the streets of one of Washington DC's most violent neighborhoods. But under their clothing - and in some cases, in their Louis Vuitton bags - they are carrying knives, brass knuckles and pepper spray. Meet some of the more than 200 members of Check It, the only documented gang of gay and transgender youths in America. The teenagers and young adults, who have faced discrimination throughout their entire lives, are the subjects of a new independent documentary. The film, also named Check It, explains how many of the youths have been stabbed or shot at, while others have served time in juvenile prisons . But now, the 'tight-knit' gang members, who are aged 14 to 22, are fighting to break the cycle of poverty and violence that they have grown up in. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Documentary star: This is one of more than 200 members of Check It, the only documented gang of gay and transgender youths in America . Impoverished area: The gang members, many of whom have been stabbed and shot at, have faced discrimination throughout their lives . Transformation: They are now the subjects of a new independent film, which tells of how some of them have served time in juvenile prisons . Dressing up: But now, the 'tight-knit' gang members (including this member), who are aged 14 to 22, are fighting to break the cycle of poverty and violence that they have grown up in. They are working on their own clothing label, putting on fashion shows and working stints as models . Contrast: The documentary describes how the gang members have to deal with violence and fights on a regular basis (left) but have now launched their own fashion label (right: a youth models for the label) in a bid to escape their 'often brutal' lives in Trinidad, Washington DC . They have set up their own clothing label and are putting on fashion shows in the north-east neighborhood, according to the film and an Indiegogo page. And some of them are even working stints as runway models. All the while, they are offering each other unconditional love and support. 'At its heart, the film explores the undying friendship that exists between these kids - an unbreakable bond that is tested every day,' the page states. However, amid their achievements, the youths often encounter setbacks, with the community they live in 'relentlessly trying to beat them down'. 'When The Check It are not taking small steps forward on the catwalk, they too often take massive steps backwards,' the page explains. The documentary follows the members, led by ex-convict Mo, as they get into fights, are ridiculed by passerbys and struggle with their fashion plans. In its trailer, Dana Flor, who co-directed the film with Toby Oppenheimer, says: 'A lot of times just being black, you have a lot of odds against you.' According to the Washingtonian, she continues: 'Being gay and black... it's like a nightmare waiting to happen.' Close: 'At its heart, the film

Summary: Check It was formed by group of 'bullied ninth graders' in the Washington DC neighborhood of Trinidad in 2005 . It is the only recorded gang of gay and transgender youths in America, with more than 200 members at present . New documentary, also called Check It, tells how members are now trying to break cycle of poverty and violence . They are working on their own clothing label, putting on fashion shows and even doing stints as runway models . One of the film's co-directors said: 'Being gay and black... it's like a nightmare waiting to happen'


A two-metre South American boa constrictor is on the loose after police mistakenly believed it was a harmless python and set it free. A bizarre search is now unfolding on Queensland's Gold Coast as authorities try to locate the reptile which could pose a threat to local wildlife and even people's pet cats and dogs. Snake catcher Tony Harrison warned that if the large-predatory boa has Inclusion Body Disease 'it can be unbelievably contagious if that gets loose in Australia'. Mr Harrison told Daily Mail Australia: 'Police should have called the snake catchers and we'd have euthanised it. That was very silly of them.' Scroll down for video . Queensland Police found the snake at the base of a tree on a footpath (pictured) in Surfers Paradise and then released it into the wild . Queensland Police say officers were called to The Esplanade at Surfers Paradise on or about March 26, to respond to reports of a large snake spotted at the base of a tree on a footpath. The officers released the reptile into bushland at the Southport Spit, but the incident has since sparked an operation by Biosecurity Queensland officers who say the snake isn't a harmless python after all. Mr Harrison believes the snake - likely to be an illegal import that was kept as a pet - will be found 'within a month' but there are fears if the boa is pregnant there could then be up to 30 live young on the loose. The reptile which could pose a threat to local wildlife and even people's pet cats and dogs (stock photo) South American boa constrictors have varying patterns of cream, brown, tan, gray, and black with ovals and diamonds . 'They can eat up to three times their girth, no more or less than pythons and including a cat or small dog, but the biggest problem is if it was going to give birth,' Mr Harrison warned. Biosecurity Queensland is working with the Gold Coast City Council in a bid to find the snake. 'Police originally caught it in a sheet after spotting it under a tree in Surfers Paradise before they released it in bushland at The Spit,' a spokesman said. 'They say they captured the snake when it started moving towards people.' South American boa constrictors are pinkish or tan in color and have varying patterns of cream, brown, tan, gray, and black with ovals and diamonds.

Summary: The boa constrictor is on the loose on Queensland's Gold Coast . Police released it into the wild because they thought it was a python . Snake catcher Tony Harrison said it was probably imported illegally . Fears that if the snake is pregnant up to 30 live young could also be loose .


Australia's biggest venomous snake has produced a huge lethal 'shot' for reptile wranglers on the NSW Central Coast. In an enormous yield, four-metre long king cobra Raja has delivered almost 500 milligrams of deadly toxin for veteran handler Billy Collett at Gosford's Australian Reptile Park, north of Sydney. The toxin is enough to fill a shot glass and 40 times the amount of venom of a brown snake. 'It can kill a full grown elephant,' Mr Collett said of the eight kilogram cobra. Scroll down for video . Australia's biggest venomous snake has produced a huge lethal 'shot' for reptile wranglers on the NSW Central Coast . The four-metre long king cobra Raja has delivered almost 500 milligrams of deadly toxin for veteran handler Billy Collett at Gosford's Australian Reptile Park . Mr Collett has been milking snakes for almost 10 years but has never extracted venom from a king cobra . 'It's a very dangerous yield, and they only give you about a third of what they've got,' Mr Collett added. 'They've been known to hold on for minutes when they bite the first time.' Its venom will be distributed between research institutes across the country. Mr Collett has been milking snakes for almost 10 years but has never extracted venom from a king cobra. 'I was very excited but I was very nervous,' he said after the rare extraction on Thursday. 'He's about as thick as my legs.' The milking meant Mr Collett could safely measure and weigh the snake, who was last assessed four years ago. The snake delivered almost 500 milligrams which can fill a shot glass - 40 times the amount of venom of a brown snake . Its venom will be distributed between research institutes across the country . The milking meant Mr Collett could safely measure and weigh the snake, who was last assessed four years ago .

Summary: Raja, the king cobra, has delivered almost 500 milligrams of deadly toxin . The snake, which is at Gosford's Australian Reptile Park, weighs 8kg . 'He's about as thick as my legs,' veteran handler Billy Collett said . Its venom will be distributed between research institutes across Australia .


Baseball has long been considered America's favorite pastime, so it should come as no surprise that most people feel very strongly when it comes to their favorite professional team. And there are no two baseball teams that are greater, or more storied, than eternal rivals the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, who come in first and second respectively in terms of the number of people who claim them as their favorite. Also making a very impressive showing are the Texas Rangers and Atlanta Braves, who have fans across a wide area in the South. Then there are a few teams who don't get as much love - like the New York Mets. Scroll down for video . A new Facebook graph reveals the favorite baseball teams in the country by sorting through people's likes and breaking down winners by county . The New York Yankees (left) and Boston Red Sox (right) come in first and second respectively in terms of the number of people who claim them as their favorite . The Mets are not the favorite team in one county in the country, with fans in their area seeming to all go for the Yankees. Same goes for the Oakland Athletics. The Toronto Blue Jays can also claim almost all of Canada, though the Yankees and Red Sox are also favorites in some areas. The graph, created by Facebook, uses profile likes and then breaks the individuals down by country to determine a winner. And with the exception of those aforementioned Yankees, Red Sox and recent World Series champs San Francisco Giants, who get some love in Hawaii, most teams only really get support near their home field.

Summary: A new Facebook graph reveals the favorite baseball teams in the country by sorting through people's likes and breaking down winners by county . The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, who come in first and second respectively in terms of the number of fans . The New York Mets and Oakland Athletics did not win one single county .


Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood will move for Chris Ramsey if the Queens Park Rangers manager leaves the London club this summer. The pair forged a close bond during their time together at Tottenham and Sherwood is keen to rekindle their working relationship at Villa Park. Ramsey took over as QPR manager until the end of the season following the departure of Harry Redknapp in February. TIm Sherwood could move to get Chris Ramsey on his coaching staff if he leaves QPR in the summer . Queens Park Rangers manager Ramsey has lost six games out of seven in charge of the London club . Sherwood also revealed that he wishes he had striker Darren Bent (centre) at his disposal . But his position is far from certain, losing six out of his seven games in charge. However, he will be handed an instant route back into football should he lose his job at Loftus Road. Sherwood rates Ramsey as one of this country’s best coaches and will find a senior role for the 52-year-old should he depart QPR. Sherwood also wishes Darren Bent was still at Villa for the season climax and will explore keeping the striker at the club when his contract expires this summer. Sherwood admires Bent's goalscoring capabilities, but the striker was sent on loan to Derby before he came . Bent (left) has hinted he could be interested in reviving his Villa career now Paul Lambert has departed . Bent, 31, has scored seven goals on loan at Derby County and yesterday expressed an interest in resuming his Villa career next season now Paul Lambert has gone. Sherwood, who knows Bent from Tottenham, said: ‘If he gets chances, he will score. I’d like to have him here now. You can’t have enough goalscorers in your building.’

Summary: Tim Sherwood has a close relationship with QPR manager Chris Ramsey . Sherwood could ask Ramsey to join him at Villa if he departs QPR . Sherwood also revealed his wish for Darren Bent to be at Villa Park .