Angela Merkel threw down the gauntlet to David Cameron last night and said large countries should be prepared to accept more asylum seekers. The German Chancellor demanded a new European Union system that distributes asylum-seekers to member states based on their population and economic strength. The call comes as Europe struggles with the growing refugee crisis in the Mediterranean, where hundreds have died in recent days trying to get from northern Africa to Italy. Scroll down for video . German Chancellor Angela Merkel has demanded a new European Union system that distributes asylum-seekers to member states based on their population and economic strength . David Cameron insisted at an emergency EU summit on Thursday that the UK would not take any of the refugees – because it was already doing its part by virtue of having the continent's largest aid and defence budgets. Mrs Merkel's call would however mean that Britain, one of the most populous countries in the UK and one of its most economically successful, would be expected to take in more people. Speaking at a campaign event ahead of state elections in Bremen, she said yesterday that the EU's own rules on asylum-seekers are not working. She called for the current rules, known as the Dublin regulations, to be scrapped. 'The Dublin rules need to be changed,' she told fellow EU leaders. 'Five member states account for three-quarters of all asylum-seekers' under the present system. Under the Dublin regulations, refugees have to claim asylum in the first EU country they enter, and cannot pick and choose between member states. But Germany has long accused southern EU countries of ignoring the rules and encouraging asylum-seekers to move on. The majority of refugees arrive on Europe's southern shores after crossing the Mediterranean. The border free Schengen Area means they can easily move onto to other EU countries, despite the rules. The German government is believed to be particularly concerned that the Italian authorities are not doing enough to register asylum-seekers who arrive there. The European leaders gathered this week for an emergency meeting in Brussels in the wake of the tragedy in the Mediterranean. Pictured from left is Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Francois Hollande and British Prime Minister David Cameron . Germany believes it is being made to bear an disproportionate burden of asylum-seekers lured there by its strong economy. In 2014, Germany received 173,070 asylum applications, more than twice as many as any other EU country. In the same period, the UK received 31,260 applications, according to UN refugee agency. Her remarks came a day after Mr Cameron flatly ruled out Britain taking part in an voluntary EU scheme to 'resettle' north African migrants throughout the continent. He told his counterparts at the EU summit that the UK is already 'playing its part' in the region through the aid budget and offer of ships, and takes in its 'fair share' of refugees compared to other member states. Donald Tusk, the European Council president, said earlier on Thursday that EU leaders must 'sacrifice some

Summary: Angela Merkel has challenged Cameron to accept more asylum seekers . She said a new EU system was needed based on countries' economies . It comes as Europe reacts to several boat tragedies in the Mediterranean .


A New Zealand man was taken aback after receiving a phone call from his brother who had been missing for 10 years. John Daniel Tohill, 37, was last heard from by family in 2005 after he left Nelson on the Tasman bay to travel north. But on Tuesday evening his brother Tobias received a call from John saying he had would be visiting in the coming weeks, reports Stuff NZ. John Daniel Tohill, 37, made contact with his family this week for the first time since 2005 . Over the years his family has hired investigators and police, but because he was an adult and had disappeared without notice before there was little incentive for police to appeal to the public for information. The family learned that John had never left the country, had no savings and did not possess a driver's licence. But after a call out for public sightings of him, John called his brother on Tuesday. 'It's pretty amazing,' Tobias said. 'He wanted to keep to himself all this time.' He was reportedly alerted to the search by a colleague who showed him the story on Stuff NZ. Tobias said his brother offered little explanation to his disappearance. John's brother Tobias (pictured) received a call from John saying he had would be visiting them in coming weeks . 'He is happy. He sounds well. He sounds like his is in a good way. We were very happy to hear from him.' John will visit his family in the coming weeks, including his father, who is in the final stage of dementia. 'It's a bit strange,' Tobias said. 'It's really good to hear he is well. I don't have to think about it any more.'

Summary: John Daniel Tohill, 37, was last heard from by his family in 2005 . His brother Tobias received a call from him on Tuesday evening . His family has hired investigators and police to track him down . John will visit his family, in particlar his ailing father, in coming weeks .


Bolton will offer new contracts to Emile Heskey, 37, Eidur Gudjohnsen, 36, and goalkeeper Adam Bogdan, 27. Heskey and Gudjohnsen joined on short-term deals in December, and have helped Neil Lennon's side steer clear of relegation. Former England striker Heskey has contributed just one goal, but impressed in his nine Championship starts, while Gudjohnsen has found the net five times. Emile Heskey gets up highest in Bolton's goalless draw against Liverpool in the FA Cup . Eidur Gudjohnsen has scored five times in the Championship, as well as once in the cup this season . Manager Lennon has also fined midfielders Barry Bannan and Neil Danns two weeks wages this week. A late drinking session at a hotel last week prompted a complaint from hotel staff and guests about their behaviour. Both players have apologised to Lennon. Goalkeeper Adam Bogdan has also been rewarded with a new deal by Bolton manager Neil Lennon .

Summary: Aging strike pair earn extensions on their short-term deals . Goalkeeper Adam Bogdan also rewarded with new contract . Barry Bannan and Neil Danns both fined by club after drinking incident .


A Florida woman who fled with her 4-year-old son to keep his circumcision from going forward has filed a civil rights lawsuit on behalf of the boy. Heather Hironimus, who filed the complaint late Monday, is hoping a federal judge might intervene where state judges haven't. The complaint is repeating her claims that surgery on her 4-year-old son isn't necessary, that the boy doesn't want it, and that his constitutional rights are being violated. Aside from seeking to stop the procedure, Hironimus is trying to avoid her own arrest. Her arrest was ordered after she fled in February and ignored a judge's demand that she appear in court and allow the circumcision to go forward. Mother: Heather Hironimus fled with her son despite a judge's order to appear in court and to allow the circumcision favored by the child's father, Dennis Nebus, to go forward . Father: Dennis Nebus right, sits in court with his lawyers May Cain and William Snihur, Jr., in a continuing legal battle with Hironimus over circumcision (March 10, 2015 file photo) Hironimus and the boy's father, Dennis Nebus, have been warring since her pregnancy. They were never married but share custody of their child. In a parenting agreement filed in court, the two agreed to the boy's circumcision. Hironimus later changed her mind, giving way to a long court battle. Circuit and appellate judges have sided with Nebus, but potential surgeons have backed out after failing to get the mother's consent and becoming the target of anti-circumcision protesters. Though circumcision remains popular in Judeo-Christian tradition, religion had not been a driver in seeking the cutting of the boy's foreskin in this case. Nebus called it 'just the normal thing to do.' Supporters of Heather Hironiumus, Anthony Mollical and Zeresh Altork, gather outside of the South County Courthouse in Delray Beach where Hironiumus was meant to appear with her child (March 10, 2015 file photo) Fight: Supporters backing Heather Hironimus are seen outside a courthouse on March 10 . In the new filing, though, Hironimus tries to use the child's faith as a defense against the surgery, saying he is a Christian and citing New Testament passages to bolster her case that the practice is discouraged by their beliefs. Both parents have been under a gag order since December. Hironimus' attorney, Thomas Hunker, told the Associated Press that he couldn't reveal where his client was, but that she was fighting on behalf of a child who is frightened by the idea of undergoing surgery. Given the boy's age and the fact that he has voiced his own opposition to circumcision, Hunker said, the procedure could be particularly scarring. 'This could have a profound negative impact, a long-lasting if not permanent negative impact, on the child's psychological condition,' he said Tuesday. Hunker did not return a message seeking comment from Daily Mail Online. Attorneys representing Nebus declined to comment to Daily Mail Online, citing the order. An attorney for Nebus did not return a call seeking comment from the Associated Press. Circumcision rates have fallen in the U.S., but

Summary: Heather Hironimus and the boy's father, Dennis Nebus, have been warring since her pregnancy . They were never married but share custody of their 4-year-old child . In a parenting agreement filed in court, the two agreed to the boy's circumcision . Hironimus later changed her mind, giving way to a long court battle . She filed a federal civil rights complaint late Monday . It repeats the claims that surgery on her 4-year-old son isn't necessary, that the boy doesn't want it, and that his constitutional rights are being violated . Hironimus is also trying to avoid her own arrest . The arrest was ordered after she fled in February and ignored a judge's demand that she appear in court and allow the surgery to go forward .


They say you should never judge a book by it's cover, and it couldn't be more true of the tough looking, full-bodied tattooed English model Stephen James Hendry. The 24-year-old, better known as simply Stephen James, is now quickly becoming one of the most in-demand models in the industry, and one of the first ever to be a full tattooed one at that. He has lucrative contracts with Calvin Klein and Diesel under his belt, has starred in numerous men's magazine shoots, and graced the runway at Fashion Weeks. Scroll down for video . Not so tough tatts: The supermodel softy says you shouldn't judge someone by how they look on the outside . Sydney stopover: Despite a whirlwind visit to Sydney, Hendry stops to take a stroll in Sydney's Hyde Park . Fan frenzy: Since Hendry touched down, he has already experienced girls screaming and stalking his hotel . Popular with the ladies: Girls arrived at the meet and greet eager to snag a photo with Hendry . And this week, he has landed Down Under to start work on a new campaign with Windsor Smith shoes. The news of his arrival was met with much excitement and hysteria from his Australian fans, who make up a hefty chunk of his 498,000 Instagram fans. Some allegedly have even been following the model to his hotel. 'You just have to take it in your stride to be honest,' he told Daily Mail Australia. 'Like today for example, I just went about doing my modelling job and it just happens to be that you have to deal with it [the fame] when it comes up in that moment.' Humbled heart throb: Despite rubbing shoulders with Madonna, model Stephen James remains very humble . The ladies of Australia may be in luck if thye manage to catch the busy model's eye. 'I'm only recently single - it's not bad, I'm having fun,' he revealed. For Hardy, tattoos were never about impressing people or gaining popularity amongst the tatt loving community - he says it's always been about expression, art and staying grounded. 'They're all about different experiences and things that have happened in my life. One of my favourite tattoos for example is of Morrissey, as I listened to The Smiths a lot growing up.' Single and ready to mingle: British supermodel Stephen James said he is recently unattached and having fun . When quizzed about the Hindu face that covers his torso, Hendry admits it comes from a deeply, personal place, despite the ridiculing tongue poking out that might suggest otherwise. 'It's about a private moment in my life when I needed more balance,' he said. 'It features symbols from Hinduism, with the tridents acting as a symbol of protection. It also reflects mandalas in my head and is a way for me to express it and keep balance.' He likens it to a guiding spirit in his life, as a sort-of expression of his religion and a constant reminder to keep his sanity grounded. No time to waste: Hendry says while fame

Summary: London-based model Stephen James Hendry famed for his full body tattoo . The supermodel is in Sydney for a new modelling campaign . Australian fans understood to have already located him at his hotel . The 24-year-old heartthrob is recently single .


Winning a free trip would put a wide grin on most people’s faces, but one tourist couldn’t hide his ‘misery’ during a dream holiday to Puerto Rico. Kevin Blandford's holiday snaps have gone viral on the internet, with each one showing him pulling the same sad face in an attempt to prove how much he missed his wife. The 33-year-old, from Louisville, Kentucky, won the Caribbean getaway through his workplace, but his wife, Bonnie, wasn't able to join him because she stayed home to care for their six-month-old daughter. Kevin Blandford's photo album has gone viral with more than two million views on the website Imgur . After posting the photos he wrote that he won a free trip to Puerto Rico but his wife was unable to join him . Kevin said 'a dedicated friend' took the photos that show him looking miserable during his holiday . Amusing photos show Kevin looking sad while snorkelling next to a boat called ‘Spread Eagle II’, playing a slot machine at a casino and sipping drinks in the sunshine. Kevin said the idea came to him out of the blue after a friend who joined him on last week's trip snapped a candid photo of him. Kevin told MailOnline Travel: 'It kind of happened organically. I was sitting there with my friend, he took a picture of me and I looked miserable. 'We started talking about it and we thought it would be funny to say that I didn’t have any fun at all because Bonnie couldn’t come with me.' At the end of the trip he posted the photos on Facebook and Reddit, where they quickly became an online sensation. Each photo shows Kevin pulling the same sad face in an attempt to prove how much he missed his wife . Kevin wrote online that his wife could not accompany him because she stayed home to care for their child . In his post on Reddit, Kevin wrote: ‘Won a trip to Puerto Rico and couldn’t take my wife. Didn’t have a single second of fun.’ Thinking the post would amuse family and friends, the photo album has been viewed more than two million times on Imgur and attracted nearly 3,000 comments on Reddit. Many users wanted to know who was snapping photos of Kevin if it wasn't his wife who accompanied him on the trip. On Reddit, he told commenters that the images – including snaps showing him looking glum in bed and under a waterfall in a swimming pool – were taken by ‘a dedicated friend’. In a comment added later, he explained why his wife didn't accompany him: ‘I have a 6 month old, [my wife] didn’t want to be away from her for that long and taking her made things very complicated with the type of trip it was.’ After posting the photos online Kevin Blandford wrote that he 'didn't have a single second of fun' Amusing photos show Kevin looking sad on the plane, in the sea and while sipping drinks in the sunshine . Despite his expression

Summary: Kevin Blandford's 'sad face' photo album has gone viral on the internet . Photos have been viewed more than two million times on Imgur . He won the trip through his workplace but his wife wasn't able to join him . Kevin told MailOnline Travel that the getaway wasn't as bad as it looked .


Police in New York say a man seriously burned himself when he covered a rental car with alcohol to kill bedbugs and then lit a cigarette inside the car. Scott Kemery, 44, was rushed by helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital on Long Island with first and second degree burns after accidentally setting himself on fire on Tuesday. Police said that Kemery, who is from Bridgehampton, started the blaze with his ill-timed cigarette break in the parking lot of the King Kullen supermarket in Eastport. Scene: Scott Kemery gave himself first and second degree burns after he set fire to himself by mistake in the parking lot of the King Kullen supermarket in Eastport on Tuesday . Kemery, told police that he rented the car in Florida and drove north to the Hamptons and discovered the car had bedbugs. He said that a friend had explained to him the best way to kill bedbugs was to douse them in alcohol. Inspired, Kemery did just that. However, he then made the near fatal mistake of getting into the car and lighting his cigarette, thereby igniting the alchol and setting himself on fire. Bedbugs: Mr. Kemery had been reliably informed by a friend that the best way to kill bedbugs was to douse them in alcohol. He did not think not to light a cigarette in his car afterwards was a bad idea . Authorities said that they did not believe the fire was criminal in nature and that they were not going to pursue an investigation. Police told Newsday that two other cars were heavily damaged from the flames of the fire.

Summary: Scott Kemery, 44, was reliably told by a friend that rubbing alcohol was an effective way to kill bedbugs .


With his bright, inquisitive eyes and wagging tail, on first glance he looks like an ordinary pet. But this is actually a mocked-up image of Britain’s ideal dog, comprising different parts of several breeds to create the perfect furry friend. The coat of an English bulldog, the ears of a King Charles spaniel and the tail of an Irish setter help make up a set of ideal characteristics voted for by 2,000 pet owners. The perfect dog also has the body size of a border collie, the snout of a labrador and the eyes of a beagle. Scroll down for video . The dog has all the best bits from the UK's favourite breeds, the hair of an English Bulldog and a Labrador nose . The research found more than a third of owners wanted their dog to have a short, low-maintenance coat, while a similar proportion favoured soft, floppy ears. Almost half said their ideal dog would be ‘standard-sized’ like a collie, compared with 36 per cent who preferred smaller lap dogs such as chihuahuas. The ‘soft and round’ snout of a labrador was the most favourable nose, with 50 per cent of the vote, beating the elongated snout of a collie which was chosen by 24 per cent. When it came to naming their pets, 29 per cent of owners said they opted for ‘human’ choices such as Dave or Lucy. The dog has the soft fluffy ears of the King Charles Spaniel (right) which 24 percent preferred Our ideal dog would have the tail of an Irish Setter (left) A third of owners want their dog to have a 'short-haired' and 'low maintenance' coat - like an English Bulldog . But slightly more – 33 per cent – preferred traditional dogs’ names including Rover and Bailey. The survey, by flea treatment brand Frontline Spot On, also found that people favoured different types of dog depending on where they lived. Perhaps unsurprisingly, 41 per cent of Londoners preferred small dogs who don’t take up much room. Meanwhile almost a fifth of owners in East Anglia, with its swathes of countryside, picked the large great dane as their favourite breed. Our 'perfect dog' has the body of a Border Collie (right) but the Great Dane was most popular in East Anglia . Voters in different areas preferred their dogs larger or smaller, depending on the region where they lived . Those living in London are more likely to opt for a small and lap-sized dog (41 per cent) rather than a retriever-sized pooch (34 per cent). Meanwhile, those in East Anglia prefer Great Danes (19 per cent) over tiny dogs like Chihuahuas (4 per cent). A quarter of owners valued their pet’s companionship so much they said the perfect dog would live for as long as they did – instead of the normal lifespan of around ten to 13 years. The survey also asked about the ideal dog’s sound, with 30 per cent opting for the ‘mid-range’ bark of a labrador as opposed to a high-pitched yap. Brock Abreu, Frontline Spot

Summary: The pooch has the eyes of a beagle and an English Bulldog's tough hair . The dog, voted for across the country, was created by veterinary company . Revealed Londoners like small dogs and Great Danes loved in East Anglia .


Football-mad Logan Kehoe, 13, was having a final dip in the pool at a holiday complex in Costa Teguise when accidentally drowned . A British schoolboy has drowned in a swimming pool on the last day of a family holiday in Lanzarote. Football-mad Logan Kehoe, 13, was having a final dip in the pool at a holiday complex in Costa Teguise when he died in what Spanish police have described as an 'accidental drowning'. Emergency services dashed to the pool on Saturday afternoon but despite paramedics performing CPR on Logan, they were unable to save him. A spokesperson for the Guardia Civil said: 'Emergency services were called to the scene at 14.30 and tried in vain to revive him using CPR. 'Every indication is the cause of death was accidental drowning.' Logan was on holiday in Costa Teguise on the eastern side of island - a busy tourist spot which is known for its beaches. Tributes have been paid to the youngster who was a pupil at Bishop Challoner Catholic College in Kings Heath, Birmingham. Head teacher Kevin McEvoy said: 'We were very saddened to hear the news about a much-loved and valued young student. 'Logan was fully involved in the daily life of the school and in after school activities. 'He was highly regarded as an excellent young footballer who represented the school with distinction. 'As a school, we are providing support for children and staff, working in liaison with Birmingham Educational Psychology Service. 'We are in close contact with Logan's relatives and our thoughts and prayers are for Logan and his family at this sad time.' 'We are in close contact with Logan's relatives and our thoughts and prayers are for Logan and his family at this sad time.' Logan also played as an centre-half for Birmingham City Football Club’s under 13s. The club has expressed its dismay at the young man’s death. The BCFC’s trust director Dean Holtham was quoted by the Birmingham Mail as saying the group was ‘deeply saddened’ to learn of Logan’s death. He described the teenager as a smashing lad and a valued member of the Junior Blue’s under 13s. The trust, which works to develop young talent, rather than the club's youth academy plans to call off its league games this weekend as a mark of respect. Friends and loved ones have also left emotional tributes to Logan on his Facebook page. Friends left Tribute to Logan on his Facebook wall, one said 'miss you Logan and that cheeky smile you always had, words can't describe how I'm feeling' Kane Avfc Mcmahon wrote: 'Rest in Paradise Logan, can't believe you're gone. 'Football won't be the same without you. Too young to be taken away, it doesn't feel real. 'You were a real talent. We had the best memories and laughs. Sitting here asking myself 'why you?' 'I hope your up there watching down on me bro, RIP Logan.' Felicia Chelsea Coomber added: 'RIP Logan. I'm gonna miss you, sleep tight Logan Kehoe.' Amy Porter wrote: 'Rest in paradise Logan Kehoe, too young to be

Summary: Logan Kehoe, 13, was having a last dip on family holiday when he drowned . Spanish police say the Birmingham teenager died of accidental drowning . Tributes have been left to the young man by friends on his facebook page . His headmaster described Logan as a 'loved and valued young student'


An frail elderly woman lost five kilograms in five days when she was being treated at Perth's new Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH), but the West Australian health minister said doctors did nothing wrong. Joyce Tabram, 82, was 39 kilograms when she was admitted to FSH on March 30 with swollen abdomen but left weighing just 34 kilograms. She was told to fast for five days while waiting for tests to be performed on her. Joyce Tabram, 82, lost five kilograms in five days while she being treated at Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth . Ms Tabram told the ABC her test was put off until April 3 after she became fed up with no action being taken. She has called for the hospital to be shut down. 'Fiona Stanley Hospital, I think it stinks that's all I can say,' Ms Tabram said. While Opposition leader Mark McGowan said it was a form of torture and gross incompetence at FSH, Health Minister Kim Hames defended FSH doctors' treatment of Ms Tabram. Mr Hames said the 82-year-old had a medical condition that required her to fast and she was given fluids intravenously. He said a planned medical test was delayed but her condition improved and she was still expected to have the test this week. Doctors at Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth asked Ms Tabram to fast for five days after arriving at the hospital on March 30 with a swollen abdomen . 'Even if that test had been undertaken, she still would not have been able to have food and water by mouth because of the medical condition, so her treatment was correct,' Dr Hames told reporters. 'It wasn't that she was having to continue to fast waiting for the test - she had to fast because her medical condition required that to occur.' Dr Hames said there had been miscommunication between staff and the patient and her family. 'Either they haven't understood, or haven't been given the full amount of information,' he said. 'It's unfortunate they believe she's been terribly treated when in fact the review of the medical notes suggests that that's not the case.' Dr Hames was confident based on the medical notes and his own treatment of patients with the same condition that Ms Tabram was cared for appropriately. He also apologised to the family for the incident. 'Clearly they don't feel they've been managed well and that means there's been a communication issue,' he said. But Mr McGowan said this was 'part of a pattern of behaviour of the management of Fiona Stanley Hospital', adding: 'She could easily have died.' Dr Hames said the matter would be followed up with the specialist.

Summary: Perth's Joyce Tabram was admitted to Fiona Stanley Hospital on March 30 . She spent five days not eating because doctors told her to fast for testing . Ms Tabram, 82, had a swollen abdomen but was not tested up until April 3 . She asked to be discharged and is expected to be tested later this week . The frail, elderly woman has called on the hospital to be closed down . But WA's Health Minister said hospital doctors had acted appropriately .


The Afghan Taliban has published a bizarre biography of their 'charismatic' supreme leader Mullah Omar - praising the one-eyed terrorist's 'special' sense of humour and love of grenade launchers. In a clear attempt to counter the growing influence of ISIS in the central Asian country, the Taliban propaganda release lavished praise on the extremist in celebration of his 19th year as leader. The Taliban have reportedly seen defections to ISIS recently, with some insurgents expressing their disaffection with the one-eyed warrior-cleric who has not been seen since the 2001 US-led invasion. The biography, posted just after midnight on the Taliban's main website, described Mullah Omar as being actively involved in 'jihadi activities', dispelling speculation that he died long ago. 'Special sense of humour': In a clear attempt to counter the growing influence of ISIS in Afghanistan, the Taliban propaganda release lavished praise on the one-eyed extremist (pictured left and right) Weapon of choice: The Taliban's bizarre biography of their 'charismatic' supreme leader Mullah Omar praises the one-eyed terrorist's 'special' sense of humour and love of grenade launchers (pictured) Despite being 'regularly tracked by the enemy, no major change and disruption has been observed in the routine works of [Mullah Omar] in... organising the jihadi activities as the leader of the Islamic Emirate,' it said. 'He keenly follows and inspects the... activities against the brutal infidel foreign invaders.' Lionising the militant's 'charismatic personality', the biography also contained several anecdotes of battlefield valour and described the RPG-7 grenade launcher as his 'preferred weapon of choice'. The enigmatic, remote figure has not made a public appearance since the 2001 invasion, and has hardly ever been photographed. The US State Department - which has a $10 million bounty on his head - only describes him as a tall male with a shrapnel wound to the right eye. Enemies: The Taliban (pictured) have reportedly seen defections to ISIS recently, with some insurgents expressing their disaffection with Mullah Omar who has not been seen since the 2001 US-led invasion . Jihadi rivalry: The Taliban clearly fears the growing influence within its ranks of the Islamic State - the terrorist organisation led by Iraqi extremist and self-appointed caliph, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (pictured) The Taliban's surprise move to release his richly-detailed biography, even describing his personal and family life, took security analysts by surprise. 'The Taliban have posted Omar's biography for several strategic reasons - the most important of which is to counter Daesh influence in their ranks,' said Ahmad Sayedi, an expert on the Taliban, alluding to the Arabic abbreviation for the Islamic State terror group. 'This announcement is also meant to show that Omar is alive and well and still in control as the supreme leader of the Taliban.' In the past 13 years, Omar has stayed completely out of the public eye amid growing power struggles within the Taliban and fears of ISIS' influence in their ranks as an ideological rival. The Afghan government has also raised the ominous prospect of ISIS making inroads into the country, though the group that has taken over swathes of territory

Summary: Taliban militants have lavished praise on their enigmatic supreme leader . Described jihadi's intense love of his family and RPG missile launchers . Biography was officially said to have been released in celebration of Mullah Omar's 19th year as leader of the Afghan Taliban . But it was also a clear attempt to counter the growing influence of ISIS . Several Afghan Taliban members have defected to ISIS in recent months .


Jason Dufner's marriage has landed in the rough as he agreed a divorce settlement from wife Amanda at the end of last month. Dufner and wife Amanda married in 2012 and were considered one of the golden couples of golf, but the pair separated in February and the divorce was finalised on March 31. According to the divorce settlement, filed on March 16 by Amanda, there had been an 'irretrievable breakdown of the marriage' and there was 'a complete incompatibility of temperament that the parties can no longer live together.' Jason Dufner looks dejected as he struggles on the golf course following a neck injury last year . Dufner and Amanda during happier times after he won the PGA Championship in 2012 . Amanda was regularly seen on the golf course supporting Jason Dufner . Dufner married Amanda back in 2012 - but separated in February 2015 . As part of the settlement Amanda has been awarded $2.5million (£1.8m) while Jason will keep two of the couple's houses. Dufner has struggled this season as he recovers from a neck injury which he picked up at the end of last year, and has posted just one top 10 finish in eight starts. His next scheduled start is the Masters which starts on April 6.

Summary: Jason Dufner and Amanda married in 2012 . Divorce settlement states there had been an 'irretrievable breakdown of the marriage' Amanda will receive $2.5m as part of the settlement while Jason will keep two houses .


Jonny Howson made a triumphant return to Elland Road to nudge Norwich one step closer to the Premier League. An academy product and Leeds’ youngest captain since Billy Bremner before moving to Carrow Road for £2million in January 2012, Howson marked his first game back at his old club by making the breakthrough in the 57th minute to keep Alex Neil’s side in the automatic promotion places. The 26-year-old had already endured taunts of ‘cheat’ from the home fans after winning a first-half penalty when he was bundled over by current Leeds skipper Liam Cooper. Jonny Howson (8) refuses to celebrate after putting Norwich ahead early in the second half . The midfielder smashed home to put his side in control and continue their automatic promotion charge . Graham Dorrans hammered his spot-kick against the underside of the ball and then wasted another opportunity moments later, although he made amends with Norwich’s second goal in injury-time. Howson struck when Nathan Redmond poked the ball across to him just inside the box, guiding it with the outside of his right foot beyond a despairing Marco Silvestri and inside the far post. If his celebration was a little muted, the same could not be said for Neil and his staff on the touchline as they sensed a fifth straight win. Graham Dorrans (right) sealed the tie with a late goal and made up for his late penalty miss . Leeds XI: Silvestri 6; Wootton 6, Bamba 6.5, Cooper 5.5, Byram 6 (Montenegro 85); Ngoyi 6; Taylor 5 (Antenucci 71, 6), Murphy 6, Mowatt 7, Berardi 6; Sharp 7. Subs: Taylor, Bellusci, Morison, Sloth, Phillips. Norwich XI: Ruddy 7; Olsson 6.5, Bassong 6.5, Martin 6, Whittaker 6; Tettey 6; Redmond 7 (Hooper 86), Howson 8, Dorrans 6, Hoolahan 6 (E Bennett 80); Jerome 6.5. Subs: Rudd, Grabban, R Bennett, O’Neil, Odjidja-Ofoe. Scorers: Howson 57, Dorrans 90+1 . Booked: Olsson, Tettey, Whittaker, Dorrans . Referee: Michael Jones 6 . Star man: Jonny Howson . ‘I think every passing game now is a massive moment,’ said the Norwich boss. ‘I told the players at half-time that we had three-and-a-half games left. The next 45 minutes could be the turning point of the season to get us over the line or it could cost us. ‘Jonny is a model professional. I know Leeds mean a lot to him but ultimately he’s done his job tonight (Tuesday).’ It still needed a magnificent block by Russell Martin to deny Scott Wootton and John Ruddy’s flying save from Alex Mowatt to preserve Norwich’s lead before Dorrans made sure of victory, burying his shot from 15 yards after a fine run and cutback from Cameron Jerome. Leeds head coach Neil Redfearn said: ‘The ball was a yard out of play so it’s a bit harsh on us.’ With Norwich, Bournemouth and Middlesbrough all winning, the pressure is now on Watford to do the same when they visit Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night. It also raises the stakes even higher when Norwich entertain Middlesbrough at Carrow Road on Friday battling for a £120m

Summary: Jonny Howson scored against his old club but refused to celebrate . Graham Dorrans missed a first half penalty when it smashed the crossbar but made up for it by sealing the tie late on at Elland Road . Norwich are closing in on automatic promotion to the Premier League . Leeds have lost four out of their last five games in the Championship .


Police are investigating a Tory MP over claims he attempted to bribe voters with chocolate cake. Jesse Norman allegedly gave out cake while campaigning for re-election at an Asda supermarket in his Hereford constituency. West Mercia Police last night said it was investigating reports of a breach of the Representation of the People Act 1983, which bans Election candidates from providing food, drink or entertainment in a bid to win votes. Scroll down for video . CLAIM: MP Jesse Norman is being investigated by police over claims he attempted to 'bribe' voters with chocolate cake, pictured above . Detectives are expected to speak to Mr Norman after he was photographed with trays of baked goods on April 2. He described the allegations as ‘nonsense’, saying: ‘We had a couple of small boxes of chocolate muffins ... we may have given out one or two to children, who are not even voters.’ The probe follows would-be Ukip MP Kim Rose, who is standing in Southampton Itchen, being grilled by police for giving out sausage rolls at a party event earlier this year. The 57-year-old has criticised the 'absolutely ridiculous' investigation after he was told he will face no further action. Mr Rose said: 'The officers told me today that I have now entered the political world and I must no longer hand out sausage rolls. 'They told me I have got to watch anything I do. So I'm going to stay away from bakeries from now on - if I see one I'm going to run a mile.' Ukip candidate Kim Rose, 57, was questioned by police after being accused of bribing voters with sausage rolls .

Summary: Jesse Norman allegedly gave out cake while campaigning for re-election . Election candidates banned from providing food in bid to win votes . West Mercia Police confirm they are investigating the allegation .


As the youngest member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, Kylie Jenner was bound to have a different upbringing to your average teen. Since Keeping Up With The Kardashians started in 2007, when Kylie was just nine years old, she has been one of the biggest tween stars - with a ticket to every A-List event in town. And as she teeters on the brink of adulthood, the reality star appears poised to overtake all of her siblings as the most talked about member of her famous family. Scroll down for videos . Kylie Jenner (right) poses at Coachella with her rumoured boyfriend Tyga, 24, and sister Khloe Kardashian . MCQ ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Long Sleeve Mesh Dress . Buy at Nordstrom . Visit site . We don’t know about you, but Kylie Jenner is continuing to mesh-merize us with her evolving fashion sense. The raven-haired teen stunned in her McQ Alexander McQueen black mesh dress which flashed a bit of skin with its sheer detailing. We bet that made Tyga roar in delight... Reminiscent of Kim Kardashian’s mesh jumpsuit by Julien Macdonald she wore to the Brits earlier this year, Kylie proved that she takes style inspiration from her older fashion-conscious sisters and it seems to be working wonders for the experimental reality star. An LBD with a twist such as this one will be a great investment for your wardrobe and whenever someone asks you where it’s from (because they will) you’ll be proud to divulge. McQueen, darling... And the best part? Kylie's exact dress is still up for grabs at Nordstrom for $315- just click right to make it yours in time for your next night on the tiles. If you'd rather get the look for less, check out the edit below which features our top mesh dress alternatives from the likes of Forever 21 and Topshop. Forever 21 Mesh Long Sleeve Bodycon Dress at New Look . Visit site . Maykool Black Mesh Dress . Visit site . Missguided Bra Detail Mesh Mini Dress . Visit site . Topshop Mesh Long Sleeve Dress . Visit site . Kylie had a relatively normal childhood until the age of nine, when the Kardashian family started to invite cameras into their home for the filming of their reality show. By 2012, when she was 14 years old, Kylie opted to leave Sierra Canyon School where she was a student and be home-tutoured through an at-home education programme. By the age of 17, Kylie already has several projects to her name, including two nail varnishes, a clothes collection, a show line and a range of accessories with her sister Kendall. But her extracurricular activities that grab the most attention are her choices in clothing, her rumoured boyfriend and the many provocative poses that she publishes on her Instagram account, which has more than 21 million followers. Kylie Jenner posted a series of pictures of herself in skimpy clothing during her trip to Coachella festival . Like all of Kris Jenner's daughters, Kylie has a deep interest in fashion, but her style is by far the

Summary: Kylie Jenner is the youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner family . She is fast becoming one of the most lucrative sisters because of her style . Millions of teenage girls on social media copy her make-up and fashion .


Known for his life of fast cars, supermodels, and heavy-duty firearms, Dan Bilzerian is perhaps the last man you would expect to be fronting a video about responsible gun use. But the so-called 'King of Instagram' has been forced into making a public safety announcement in order to avoid jail after being arrested for placing homemade explosives into a tractor before shooting them. The film shows a stony-faced Bilzerian speaking from behind a desk in his lavish home, complete with gun-shaped candle holder, an action figurine of himself, and a bizarre painting, while lecturing people on 'responsible' gun ownership. Dead pan: Speaking from a desk in his home, complete with gun candle holder (rear left), an action model of himself (front left), Dan Bilzerian has been forced into making this film about responsible gun ownership . Not amused: The playboy gun-obsessive was forced into making the short film in order to avoid jail after being accused of placing homemade explosives in a tractor and shooting them . He says: 'As an avid shooter remember to shoot responsibly and follow the rules. 'Public lands are for everyone's use. Be responsible when shooting and clean up the area you were shooting in so others can enjoy the land.' Referencing the charges against him, Bilzerian says: 'When shooting exploding rifle targets check with local and state law laws. 'Just because you can buy an exploding target, does not mean that it is legal to mix and explode. 'If shooting exploding targets use only in intended use containers.' The tape then cuts away to footage, believed to be of Bilzerian, shooting a target which promptly explodes into a plume of flame. He adds: 'As this is not intend use.' Bilzerian published this photo after he was released from custody following his arrest last year with the caption 'jail... let's not do that again', a phrase he is forced to repeat in the film . Arsenal: Trust-fund child and professional gambler Bilzerian amassed 7.4million Instagram followers by posting a constant stream of images featuring guns, young women, and wild parties . Bilzerian goes on to warn viewers that they can kill themselves or others when shooting exploding targets, before urging people to 'be responsible'. He then ends the film by saying 'jail... let's not do that again', the same phrase he sent to his followers after he was initially released from custody, along with a picture of himself on his private jet with two young women. Bilzerian has a following of 7million people on Instagram where he has become known for posting images of scantily clad women, wild parties, and his extension gun collection. His outlandish lifestyle has led to legions of fans and critics following his every move, which is all funded by his vast inherited wealth. And it was that following the Bureau of Land Management decided to tap into when they agreed not to jail Bilzerian following his arrest last year. Instead of locking him away, they gave him a rather nominal $10,000 fine, but also strong-armed him into making the film, which has

Summary: Dan Bilzerian, 34, arrested on explosives charges in December last year . Escaped jail as part of plea that required him to make gun safety film . Film shows Bilzerian speaking in monotone voice reading from a script . Sits in front of gun-shaped candle holder next to action figure of himself .


A heavily armed Algerian jihadi who was preparing to attack churches in Paris on the orders is in custody this morning after being implicated in the murder of a young woman. The 24-year-old, named locally as Sid Ahmed Ghlam, had shot himself in the leg before his arrest by anti-terrorist officers in the 13th arrondissement in southern Paris on Sunday. This afternoon the Paris prosecutor said police found Arabic documents mentioning ISIS and Al Qaeda at the IT student's home, as well as evidence on his computer that he was in contact with a man in Syria 'who clearly asked him to target a church.' Sunday's arrest came just hours after the murder of Aurelie Chatelain, a 33-year-old mother and fitness instructor, who was riddled with bullets as she sat in her car in a car park in the Paris suburb of Villejuif. Investigators reportedly claim DNA evidence links Ghlam to her murder. Scroll down for video . Sid Ahmed Ghlam (pictured) had shot himself in the leg before his arrest by anti-terrorist officers . Killed: DNA evidence also reportedly links Ghlam to the murder of Aurelie Chatelain (pictured left and right), a 33-year-old mother and fitness instructor who shot dead in her car in a Paris suburb on Sunday morning . Gathered: This is the student residence where Sid Ahmed Ghlam - a 24-year-old computer science student suspected of plotting imminent attacks on churches in France - had reportedly been living . French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve today said: 'A terrorist attack was foiled on Sunday morning.' 'The police discovered an arsenal containing weapons of war, and a suspect was immediately taken into custody.' Victim: DNA tests reportedly link the arrested man to the murder of Ms Chatelain (pictured) on Sunday . Mr Cazeneuve said the suspect was found on a street in the 13th arrondissement of Paris with a bullet in his leg, and bleeding heavily. He originally claimed to be the victim of an attack by criminals, but officers followed the trail of blood to his car, where they found a Kalashnikov assaultrifle, and a Sig-Sauer automatic pistol. There were also stolen police armbands which would enable him to pose as a plain clothes officer. In Ghlam's student accommodation, detectives later found three automatic rifles, handguns, and bulletproof vests. There were also Jihadi flags and literature, false passports, and plans for attacks on 'one or two' churches in the Paris area. DNA analysis reportedly linked the arrested man to the murder of Ms Chatelain, who was originally from Caudry, in northern France. The arrested man was an Algerian national studying computer science in Paris, and was known to the intelligence services. The man had been considered a likely candidate to travel to Syria to fight with the Islamic State terrorist organisation, said Mr Cazeneuve, and was officially under surveillance. Tragic: Ghalm's arrest came just hours after the murder of Aurelie Chatelain (pictured), a 33-year-old mother and fitness instructor, who was riddled with bullets as she sat in her car in the Paris suburb of Villejuif . Statement: French Prime

Summary: Police found Sid Ahmed Ghlam, 24, bleeding heavily in southern Paris . They discovered an arsenal of 'weapons of war' in his car parked nearby . Investigators searching his computer found documents mentioning ISIS . Police said the Algerian national was in contact with a man in Syria 'who clearly asked him to target a church' DNA also reportedly links him to Sunday's murder of Aurelie Chatelain .


Everton manager Roberto Martinez insists the focus has to be on getting the most out of Aaron Lennon's loan spell before thoughts even turn to a permanent deal. The Tottenham winger has been one of the more impressive performers since moving to Goodison Park in the winter transfer window. Lennon, 28, has just four more matches to impress as he is ineligible to play against his parent club on the final day of the season and Martinez said that must be the priority for all concerned. Aaron Lennon (right) has four games remaining of his loan spell at Everton from Tottenham . Roberto Martinez wants to get the most out of Lennon in the time he has left at Goodison Park . Martinez said discussions about Lennon's future will come at the end of the Premier League season . 'Aaron is enjoying his football and his contribution to the team has been significant,' said the manager. 'He has got four games left and all I want is for him to enjoy every single second of it and make sure he enjoys the experience as much as we have benefited from his talent. 'Then, at the end of the season, will be the moment to sit down. A loan is a loan and it means that we are looking for a successful outcome out of that. 'Then, when the loan finishes, you have got a three-way conversation to see where that will take us. 'But the focus now is to see 'Azza' enjoying his football in the next four games.' Reports have linked Lennon with a swap deal with Toffees' forward Kevin Mirallas come the summer, with the Belgium international's future at Goodison uncertain after declaring in February he was looking for a new challenge. Mirallas scored on his first start since early March with the only goal against Burnley and Martinez is looking for the 27-year-old to finish the season strongly. 'Kevin is a special player for us,' Martinez told evertontv. 'He brings a goalscoring threat that is so important in football. It's good to see that Kevin is well over his injury now and can challenge for a place in the team. Martinez also praised the attacking talents of Kevin Mirallas (right) and rejected reports he could exit the club . Reports have linked Mirallas (right) with a switch to Tottenham with Lennon signing with Everton permanently . 'It's great to have as many players like Kevin fit and available because it gives you different opportunities to show a threat to the opposition. 'I'm looking forward to seeing how strong Kevin can finish the season now.'

Summary: Aaron Lennon signed on loan at Everton from Tottenham in January . The winger has four games remaining before his loan tenure ends . Roberto Martinez will talk about a permanent deal at the end of the season .


A bride-to-be who thought she had beaten a rare cancer has been forced to bring forward her wedding date after the devastating news that the illness has returned. The friends and family of Courtney Terry, 27, are now furiously fundraising in a bid to fulfill her final wish of a dream wedding. Courtney was just 19 when she was first diagnosed with the same disease that killed her 23-year-old brother Jordan seven years ago. Courtney Terry, 27, with her childhood sweetheart Billy Webb and daughter Dolcie . But despite chemotherapy and a kidney removal, her kidney cancer - which is so rare it does not have a name - returned when she became pregnant in 2009. Courtney, from Barnehurst, south-east London, had planned to marry her childhood sweetheart Billy Webb in seven months' time. But doctors have advised her to bring the event forward because of her worsening condition. Now she and her family are relying are on the kindness of strangers to crowdfund their wedding. Courtney and Billy had been planning to marry in seven months time but have had to bring forward the wedding because her condition has worsened . The family hope to raise £20,000 so the event in a few weeks can create happy memories for Billy and her five-year-old daughter, Dolcie. The keen Millwall FC fan has received multiple treatments including chemotherapy, trials, surgery and radiotherapy. But she has no more treatment options left. Courtney, who has been engaged to Billy for two years, said: 'It is too late to help me now. 'There is no more surgery or chemo. I know I am going to die. 'I won't grow old with the man I love or see my girl grow up. 'But the one thing I can do before it is too late is be Mrs Webb.' Courtney, pictured here with Billy and Dolcie, has a kidney cancer so rare that it has no name . She continued: 'I waited and waited to get married as I wanted to get well first, and there was always another operation or drug trial that got in the way. 'Now I just want to do it before it is too late.' Courtney, whose cancer is so rare doctors do not have a name for it, added : 'I look at my future and I see where it ends. I will die never knowing what is wrong with me - never having a name for it. 'But this wedding is my chance to make memories for my family that will last a lifetime, even if I don't. 'I just pray we can get the money together in time.' The amount raised so far has topped £14,000 with 65 days left to raise their target figure. Courtney, pictured with her boyfriend and daughter, is now hoping to get married in less than three months time . Her family said in a statement: 'Courtney has been unbelievably strong, coping with treatments and their side effects and was often given bad news, whilst being a mum and raising a beautiful little girl. 'They

Summary: Courtney Terry, 27, from south-east London has a rare kidney cancer . It is the same disease that killed her 23-year-old brother Jordan . She needs strangers to fund wedding to her boyfriend before she passes .


Pope Francis is presiding over a Good Friday torchlight procession at the Colosseum this evening - and is using the service to stress the persecution of Christians. The pope has repeatedly lamented Christian suffering in the Middle East, Africa and elsewhere. Reflecting this concern, among those chosen to take turns carrying the cross in the Way of the Cross procession in the ancient arena were faithful from Iraq, Syria, Nigeria, Egypt and China. Thousands of people congregate outside the Colosseum for tonight's Way of the Cross procession . Pope Francis prays in front of the Colosseum during the Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) torchlight procession . A cross inside the Colosseum before the start of the procession - which commemorates the crucifixion . Several Italian families also carried the lightweight cross for a few steps. Standing under a red canopy this evening Francis listened to prayers affirming the right of religious freedom. Tens of thousands of tourists, pilgrims and Romans held candles as they watched. Good Friday commemorates Jesus' death by crucifixion. A group of nuns hold their candles in front of the Colosseum as they wait for the pope to speak . A cross faces the Colosseum as a full moon rises before the start of the Via Crucis torchlight procession . The pope has repeatedly lamented Christian suffering in the Middle East, Africa and elsewhere . Earlier today Pope Francis attended the Celebration of the Lord's Passion at St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City . Those chosen to take turns carrying the cross were faithful from Iraq, Syria, Nigeria, Egypt and China . Standing under a red canopy this evening Francis listened to prayers affirming the right of religious freedom . Thousands of tourists, pilgrims and Romans held candles as they watched the procession and mass . After several Holy Week ceremonies, Francis will celebrate Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square on Sunday. Yesterday Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of a former Miss Italy contestant who was jailed after stealing her wealthy friends' credit cards. In what has become an annual Maundy Thursday tradition, Francis washed the feet of 12 prisoners detained at Rome's Rebibbia prison, including a transsexual. Model and TV presenter Silvy Lubamba, who is of Congolese origin, was the first ever black contestant in the Miss Italia competition, but was disqualified from the pageant because she had previously posed nude in a photoshoot. Scroll down for video . Feet washing: Pope Francis washes and kisses the feet of former Miss Italy contestant Silvy Lubamba, who was jailed for three years and nine months for the repeated fraudulent use of credit cards . Model and TV presenter Silvy Lubamba, who is of Congolese origin was the first ever black contestant in the Miss Italia competition . Pope Francis is helped to lie on the floor during a mass to celebrate the Lord's Passion, in St. Peter's basilica at the Vatican . Pope Francis lies on a mat on the ground to celebrate the Lord's Passion in St Peter's basilica today . She was sentenced to

Summary: Pope is presiding over torchlight procession in front of the Colosseum . He used Way of the Cross service to highlight persecution of Christians . Pope Francis delivered Maundy Thursday Mass at Rebibbia prison . Afterwards pontiff offered to kiss the feet of 12 of the jail's inmates .


The businessman father of a 15 year-old girl who fell 19 floors to her death says he is ‘distraught’ as he faces the prospect of losing a second daughter to social services while his wife remains in police custody. Nick Cousins, 57, was arrested over alleged 'ill treatment' of Blanca after it emerged police are investigating whether her birth, and that of her 14-year-old sister, were ever registered. It is also alleged that they did not attend school. She died in the early hours of Tuesday after falling from the family’s luxury apartment in Hong Kong. Mr Cousins was also questioned over claims that his Filipino partner, Grace Garcia Cousins, 53, had overstayed her visa by 20 years. Scroll down for video . Blanca Cousins, 15, who fell to her death from her family's flat in Hong Kong this week, told friends she went to an American school to explain why they never saw her in a uniform . A mother at the local pony club Blanca and her sister attended said that not even the sisters' closest friends knew they weren't going to school . He was released on bail yesterday pending police inquiries. Speaking for the first time, from the £7.5 million family home, he said: 'I am distraught. We all are. There is nothing else I can say.' Police yesterday applied for a 'care and protection order' for his second daughter but she has been returned home pending a second court hearing. Ms Cousins remained at a detention facility. Mr Cousins, originally from Thurrock, Essex, is managing director of the Hong Kong arm of international insurance broking firm Jardine Lloyd Thompson, and has worked for the firm in Asia for more than 20 years. It is understood that his partner moved to Hong Kong from the Philippines in the 1990s to work for Mr Cousins as a domestic helper before becoming his partner. It is unclear whether they had married, although she uses his surname. Their two children were both thought to have been born at a private hospital in Hong Kong. The couple were watching television in the family’s home, on the 19th floor of Hong Kong's most luxurious apartment buildings, when Blanca locked herself in a bathroom following a row at around 2am. She fell to her death from a window just before dawn. Paramedics declared her dead at the foot of the building in Repulse Bay Road. It is alleged British businessman Nick Cousins, 57, and Filipino Grace Garcia Cousins, 53, never registered the births of Blanca and her 14-year-old sister Carla . A police spokeswoman said a security guard found Blanca lying on the ground at the foot of the apartment . Police sources claimed while no suicide note had been found they were aware the girl had been 'unhappy' in recent weeks. Blanca – who was known as Blancs – was due to celebrate her 16th birthday in July. If their births were not registered, it means she would not have been able to attend school, travel abroad or receive medical treatment – unless

Summary: Blanca Cousins fell to her death at exclusive address in Hong Kong . Briton Nick Cousins, 57, and teen's Filipino mother, Grace, arrested . Mr Cousins said he and his family are 'distraught' after their loss . They may yet lose custody of their second child, Carla, aged 14 . Blanca and her 14-year-old sister's births were allegedly not registered . Teens didn't have passports and were educated at private tuition centre . Police have said that Blanca may have been 'unhappy with her life'


Branislav Ivanovic was hit on the head by a lighter thrown by a fan as Chelsea edged closer to the title with a ‘lucky’ win over Queens Park Rangers. The Football Association will wait for referee Andre Marriner’s report before deciding whether to launch an investigation into crowd control after other missiles rained down on the Loftus Road pitch. QPR manager Chris Ramsey condemned the behaviour. ‘We don’t want any objects thrown on the pitch,’ he said. ‘Hostilities between fans can go too far. If that’s the case, we’ll encourage them not to come back.’ Jubilant Chelsea celebrations were marred by objects being thrown onto the pitch by the crowd . Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic hands over a coin to referee Andre Marriner during the match on Sunday . Jose Mourinho, who admitted Chelsea ‘were lucky’, refused to be drawn into the controversy. ‘The game was correct. Correct on the pitch, correct in the stands. Hopefully correct outside,’ he said. ‘If somebody throws a pound, put the pound in your pocket and go. If it’s a chocolate, eat it. No problem. ‘It’s not easy, because emotionally it’s a big game for them and us. The referee also helped, a very stable man who solves, not creates, problems in the game.’ During the Chelsea celebrations at Loftus Road, the Blues were targeted by objects thrown from the crowd . The Loftus Road pitch was covered in litter and objects following the west London derby contest on Sunday . Chelsea duo Nemanja Matic (left) and Branislav Ivanovic react after being struck with objects . Chelsea extended their lead over Arsenal to seven points, with a game in hand, and Mourinho added: ‘This was a typical game for 0-0. So, obviously, very happy with my team because we kept always good emotional control. We never lost balance, we were not under pressure; if we’d had to go home with a point, we would have.’ Mourinho said Loic Remy should be available for next weekend’s home game with Manchester United after sitting this one out with a calf strain. Meanwhile, Ramsey refused to blame Green for Sunday's loss, despite the goalkeeper's crucial mistake. Cesc Fabregas' low strike, Chelsea's first shot on target, was enough to secure the win at Loftus Road . 'I'm not blaming Robert Green. It wasn't one of his best kicks, but we had a long time to defend that properly and we didn't, for the first time in the game,' said the QPR boss. 'You have to defend it better. Rob is going to be down because he's a top player. We all make mistakes. 'Why didn't we score? That's a mistake in itself. ‘Rob has been fantastic for this club this season. If he had not been in the form he has been, we wouldn't be anywhere near. I'm hoping he doesn't internalise it as his fault why we lost.' Midfielder Cesc Fabregas runs away in celebration having scored a vital winner in the 88th minute .

Summary: Chelsea scored late winner to beat QPR 1-0 at Loftus Road on Sunday . Cesc Fabregas scored with Chelsea's only shot on target . Chelsea move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League . Queens Park Rangers remain in the relegation zone by two points .


Robbie Keane isn't letting an injury keep him from entertaining his LA Galaxy fans with one high-profile supporter, Boy George, endorsing his rendition of Karma Chameleon. A video of Keane's car karaoke effort was posted on the Boy George and the Culture Club Facebook page and while the 34-year-old striker's enthusiasm can't be faulted, his command of the lyrics leaves a bit to be desired. 'My m8 Robbie Keane having a sing-a-long in the car! 'Go on Robbie!' said the post. Robbie Keane sings Karma Chameleon iin a video posted on Boy George & the Culture Club's Facebook page . The video was apparently filmed during LA Galaxy's day off on Tuesday with Keane choosing a song that was released when he was just three years old. Boy George, real name George O'Dowd, is a noted fan of the Galaxy and regard Keane as a friend from the Irishman's days in the Premier League where he lead the line most notably for Tottenham, Liverpool and Leeds. Karma Chameleon was the second Culture Club song to go to No 1 in the UK, after Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?, and also peaked at the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1983 . Keane, who is sidelined by a groin injury, was in the crowd alongside former Galaxy pin-up David Beckham on Sunday as his side beat the Seattle Sounders 1-0 at their StubHub Center. The injured LA Galaxy striker's enthusiasm can't be faulted although he struggles to remember the lyrics . Keane (left), sidelined by a groin injury, watches the Galaxy win 1-0 over Seattle Sounders on Sunday .

Summary: Boy George posted video of Robbie Keane singing on Facebook . LA Galaxy's Keane was belting out his version of Karma Chameleon . While enthusiastic he doesn't appear to know the words to the song .


Gary Teale has hit back at Ronny Deila’s criticism of the St Mirren Park pitch. After the Parkhead club’s 2-0 win on Friday night, Deila branded most surfaces in the Scottish Premiership ‘terrible’ and argued that artificial pitches would make for better spectacles. But Teale insists the Norwegian’s criticism was unjustified and unfair on the Paisley club’s award-winning groundsman, Tommy Docherty. Celtic's Stefan Johansen slots home his penalty to put his side 2-0 up against St Mirren . Gary Teale hit back at Celtic boss Ronny Deila for his criticism of the St Mirren Park pitch on Monday night . ‘I was surprised because I think our pitch is the best in the league,’ stated Teale. ‘It’s maybe a bit firm but it’s an excellent surface. Tommy, our groundsman, wins “Pitch of the Year” year after year and that’s a great acknowledgement for him and a great accolade for him. ‘So I was surprised at the comments because I’ve seen a lot of the pitches in the SPFL this year and a lot of them leave a lot to be desired. But ours is great and all credit to the groundsman.’ Deila branded most surfaces in the Scottish Premiership ‘terrible’ and said artificial pitches would be better . Teale feels Deila's criticism unfair on the Paisley club’s award-winning groundsman, Tommy Docherty .

Summary: Ronny Deila criticised the St Mirren Park pitch after Friday night's win . Celtic beat St Mirren 2-0 away from home in the Scottish Premiership . Teale insists Deila's criticism was unjustified and unfair on the club .


Travelling with a pet can be a stressful and expensive ordeal, but Delta Air Lines have come up with a way to put passengers at ease when their pet is in the carrier below. The new pet GPS system allows owners to track their furry friends' journeys in real time, from monitoring the temperature below, to whether their cage is upright or askew. The first-of-its-kind technology was developed by Sendum Wireless Corp. and is available for $50 per flight from 10 US airports. Delta's new pet GPS, available for $50 per flight, allows owners to track their pets on a plane via a website . The move was no doubt aimed to make passengers feel safer about bringing their pets with them on flights, as Delta Air Lines has a less than rosy history of pet fatalities on board. Tragically between 2010 and 2013, Delta reported the greatest number of animal incidents and was held responsible for 41 of the 97 reported deaths that year. They maintain that the high numbers are due to the fact they carry a higher number of pets than competitors. The service is available from 10 US airlines including Los Angeles and Atlanta . Two months ago it was reported that Delta failed to load a number of show dogs on a flight, and staff admitted they did not know where the prized pets were, when they were asked by customers. The dogs had been competing at the prestigious Westminster Dog Show in New York and were headed for Seattle. Angry passengers disembarked and were given a free overnight stay at a hotel near JFK, a refund of their $200 dog fees, VIP service at the airport and spots in the cabin for the dogs for the return flight to Seattle. It is hoped the Sendum Wireless Corp. technology, which has similar trackers for keeping tabs on alcohol and tobacco and to make sure seafood is kept cold, will give owners peace of mind during their travels. Owners of pets at the Westminster Dog Show in New York were told their pets were not on board their Delta flight, and disembarked to go and find them . The pets were safely retrieved, but the airlines has had a number of animal related incidents in the past .

Summary: The trackers allows owners to check carrier conditions like temperature . The pet GPS is available from $50 per flight from 10 US airports . Between 2010 and 2013, Delta was held responsible for 41 of the 97 reported deaths .


A woman who suffered stomach cramps and bleeding for two years was horrified to be told it was due to a tumour the size of a golf ball in her cervix. Kerry Hamilton was finally diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma, a rare cancer of the soft tissue normally found in women over 50. At just 34, she was forced to undergo a hysterectomy and was devastated at the thought of not being able to have children. She now wants to raise awareness about rare cancers like leiomyosarcoma, so that other women with seemingly 'everyday' symptoms like cramps visit their GP. Kerry Hamilton, 34, had stomach cramps, bleeding and irregular periods for two years. Doctors finally discovered she had a tumour the size of a golf ball growing in her cervix . Ms Hamilton, an education consultant, began experiencing odd symptoms in 2009, when she flew to South Africa to volunteer at a lion research centre for a month (pictured) Since her time in South Africa (pictured) she had experienced spotting in between her periods, longer periods than normal and stomach cramps . Ms Hamilton, from Birmingham, said: 'I'm on a bid to raise awareness about rare cancers and the symptoms that people might ignore - without realising that it is important to listen to their body. 'The kind of cancer I had - despite it being in my cervix - would not have showed up on a smear test. 'So it's important to visit your GP if you're concerned about anything, as well as always going for routine tests.' Ms Hamilton, an education consultant, began experiencing odd symptoms in 2009, when she flew to South Africa to volunteer at a lion research centre for a month. A week before she was due to fly home she fell violently ill with stomach cramps. She spent seven days in hospital where a local doctor told her that she was suffering with a cyst on her ovaries that had burst. Leiomyosarcomas are cancers that develop in a type of muscle tissue called smooth muscle. These muscles are found in the walls of muscular organs like the heart and the stomach. They are rare and usually only affect people over the age of 50, but they can start anywhere in the body. They most commonly start in the walls of the womb, the limbs and the digestive system. People with early leiomyosarcoma often have no symptoms. Possible . symptoms to develop as the cancer advances include a lump or swelling, . abdominal bloating, swelling or pain and a change in menstruation. Source: Macmillan Cancer Support . Over the next two years she returned to the park to work as a guide and a ranger and later returned to the UK where she started working as an educational consultant. When she returned, she went for a routine smear test in 2011 and was given the all clear. Ever since being hospitalised in South Africa she had experienced spotting in between her periods, longer periods than normal and stomach cramps. By last summer these symptoms had become worse and intense

Summary: Kerry Hamilton had very rare cancer called leiomyosarcoma in her cervix . Had been told her symptoms were due to hormone problems . Was forced to undergo a hysterectomy but managed to freeze some eggs . Now wants others to be aware of 'everyday' symptoms and get checked out .


It's the most widely used illegal drug in the world, but does cannabis deserve its reputation as being one of the safest? Not if you take a look at South Africa, one of the UK's biggest providers of high-strength cannabis, where a potent strain of the plant dubbed 'swazi gold' is wrecking havoc on its young population. As revealed in BBC's Stacey Dooley Investigates, which aired last night, poverty-stricken grandmothers are growing it, drug mules are risking their lives to smuggle it out of the country, and what stays behind is ruining the lives of South Africa's drug-addled teens. Scroll down for video . Confiscated: Reporter Stacey Dooley (left) poses with blocks of densely-packed cannabis which have been intercepted by officials (centre and right) at South Africa's O R Tambo International Airport . Swazi gold is grown in the tiny South African sovereign state of Swaziland, where the climate and nutrient-rich soil is perfect for growing marijuana. Farmers - many of them 'Grannies' whose children have died and who are now in charge of providing for their grandchildren - have developed the potent strain through cross-pollination, and can now yield double the crop they once could annually. The result is cannabis which boasts a staggeringly high concentration of THC, the psychoactive agent which produces the high, which finds its way either to the streets of the UK, or the streets of Johannesburg and beyond. 'We don't care where it ends up,' one farmer tells reporter Stacey Dooley. The swazi gold that stays in South Africa is now commonly mixed with heroin to make a highly addictive new cocktail known as nyope. Nyope contains a heroin concentration of around ten per cent, and often 'fillers' including rat poison and crushed HIV tablets. Hooked: South African youths as young as 14 are mixing swazi gold with heroin to form nyope, a highly addictive substance that causes long-term mental problems (file photo) 'I smoke until I die,' one young addict based in Johannesburg's Ivory Park tells Ms Dooley. 'I get crazy if I don't get this.' 'We want to stop but if you are addicted you can't just leave,' complains another. Nyope addicts, many starting out as young as 14, smoke an average of 15 heroin-laced 'joints' per day. They go through stages of painful withdrawal on a daily basis between bouts of being high, with symptoms including restlessness, aching bones and nausea; and most are left with lifelong mental problems as a result of taking the drug. Ms Dooley meets one 18-year-old nyope addict called Tulu who attends a rehab centre every day in a bid to turn his life around. He has been clean for three days when Ms Dooley meets him, and says he's determined to kick the habit. Lucrative: Farmers in Swaziland developed the potent strain through cross-pollination, and can now yield double the crop they once could annually (file photo) Tulu's parents died when he was just 11, leaving him alone to look after his younger sister. 'She's eight, I have to give her something so she can eat at

Summary: The strain is grown in Swaziland, one of South Africa's poorest states . It has extremely high concentrations of THC . South African teens blend it with heroin to produce potent cocktail .


This is the heartwarming moment a military father springs an elaborate homecoming surprise on his eight-year-old son by photobombing his class picture. Video footage shows Corporal James Bass of North Carolina sneaking up behind his son Joshua while he strikes a formal pose in front of a scenic backdrop. Then, as the photographer shows the third-grader the finished photo he took, he spots his father pulling a goofy jazz hands pose in the background and turns around to see him standing there. 'Daddy!' Joshua exclaims, as he runs towards his father and gives him a big hug. Scroll down for video . Caught on camera: This is the emotional moment a military father springs an elaborate homecoming surprise on his eight-year-old son by photobombing his school picture . Hello son! Video footage shows corporal James Bass of North Carolina sneaking up behind his son Joshua as he stands in front of a scenic backdrop striking a formal pose for the camera . He's behind you: Then, as the photographer shows the third-grader the finished photo he took, he spots his father pulling jazz hands in the background and turns around to see him standing there . Emotional moment: 'Daddy!' Joshua exclaims as he runs towards his father and gives him a big hug . 'How you doing?' corporal Bass says, getting a solid 'good' in response. 'You still got it,' Joshua adds, as he smiles from ear-to-ear. According to WTVD TV, Bass had returned home after being deployed in Kuwait for a year. He talked with staff at Pearsontown Elementary School in Durham to coordinate the surprise for his son. Lifetime memories: No doubt Joshua will treasure his photobombed school picture for years to come . Bystanders who watched the scene unfold were seen smiling in the background as the cameras continued to roll. 'I got you, didn't I?' Bass said as he held his son in his arms for the first time in months. 'Yes, you did,' Joshua replied with a chuckle.

Summary: Video footage shows corporal James Bass of North Carolina sneaking up behind his son Joshua as he stands in front of a scenic backdrop . When the photographer shows the third-grader the finished photo he took, he spots his father in the background . The father-son then share a big hug with smiles all round .


Parents need to keep their distance and trust schools and teachers instead of being 'dervishes ready to battle with anyone and anything on behalf of their child', a leading head teacher has said. Peter Tait, the headmaster of Sherborne Preparatory School in Dorset, claimed parents have become 'dervishes' about their children's education and should take a back seat to allow them to develop naturally. Writing in Attain, the magazine for the Independent Association of Prep Schools, Mr Tait said the modern trend of interfering stemmed from parents being bombarded with information about how to raise a child. Parents need to keep their distance and use their intuition to trust schools and teachers, a leading head teacher has claimed. Stock image used . Mr Tait warned that while parents naturally wanted the very best for their children, such interference could end up hindering their natural development, The Daily Telegraph reported. He said: 'What has made some parents put their own child at the centre of the universe and to hell with the rest?' Adding that parents must trust those responsible for their children's education, he added: 'To do this requires a certain detachment, a willingness to trust the passage of time, focusing on whether their children are happy, challenged and purposeful and are learning the right values.' Sherborne, which was founded in 1550 by Edward VI in the Dorset village of the same name, has educated prominent churchmen and army generals, as well as famous figures such as codebreaker Alan Turing and Downton Abbey actor Hugh Bonneville and Coldplay singer Chris Martin. The school has enjoyed strong academic performance recently. On A-Level results day it was announced that 40 per cent of all grades were A*s or As, with six boys meeting offers to study at Oxford or Cambridge. The phenomenon of parents placing their children before any others and pushes their children to high levels of achievement through a range of after-school activities has been termed Tiger Parenting. Last year, Gail Larkin, the president of the National Association of Head Teachers, also attacked parents saying that some children were being forced to sit through hours of unnecessary tuition by pushy parents competing with one another. She added that instead of two or three hours spent in more classes after school, children would benefit from joining a swimming club, taking up ballet, or playing in the park instead. Mr Tait is Headmaster of Sherborne Preparatory School (pictured) in Dorset, who has been writing in Attain magazine . She also took a swipe at parents, saying part of the drive for extra tuition was down to adults being unwilling to help their children with homework. Meanwhile a survey, by teachers' union NASUWT, revealed a disturbing picture of how parents are increasingly using Facebook and Twitter to intimidate staff. It showed families are using social media to post obscenities, threats, offensive photos, sexually explicit insults and even covert films of teachers - with 30 per cent of those polled confirming they had been the subject of parents' abusive internet posts. The poll of 1,500 teachers

Summary: Headmaster Peter Tait claimed parents should trust their child's educators . Excessive interference could harm their children's development, he said . He made the comments for article in preparatory school magazine Attain .


A young boy enjoyed a rare opportunity to interact with a brown bear when he was befriended by one at a zoo. Wandering over to the protective glass, the youngster named Gabriel is captured on camera standing next to the bear, which sits partially submerged in the water in a North American zoo. Looking to his dad for reassurance, the young boy asks whether he is safe and his dad comically replies: ‘That’s pretty strong glass, hopefully.’ The dad then states: ‘Wow, that’s cool,’ as the bear, which is believed to be called Cheyenne, sits calmly next to the youngster, as if enjoying his company from the other side of the partition. The father then instructs his son to put his hand up against the glass and as he does so the bear moves towards him with its nose rubbing against the glass. The young boy at first doesn't seem too interested in the bear, then starts posing for the camera as the animal begins to interact and appears to try and bite him through the glass . The bear then begins mouthing at the partition, which causes the youngster’s parents to laugh and the father to say: ‘He wants to chew on you.’ Moving back to his original position, Gabriel puts both of his hands up on to the glass window and suddenly the bear springs into action and jumps up to greet him. Helping the bear out, Gabriel moves his hands to be in line with its paws and looks around at the camera to smile. Meanwhile the bear opens its mouth wide and attempts to bite the youngster through the glass. Later in the video the bear rubs up against the partition and shakes the top half of its body dry before following the boy’s hand with its mouth, as if planning to bite it through the glass. The youngster’s dad then states: ‘That sign said they would eat anything, do you think they would eat a Gabriel?’ The boy and bear go on to play together as the boy puts his hands against the glass and the animal mimics his actions . At one point the boy Gabriel tells his family 'he wants me to get in there' Before humorously answering his own question with: ‘probably.’ Becoming more playful, the bear suddenly comes alive and actually appears to dance while rubbing up against the glass once more. Gabriel says: ‘He wants me to get in there,’ before cautiously walking away from the bear and stating: ‘He better not break through.’ The young boy then starts moving left to right and despite the distractions of a young girl and the video maker, the bear swims after him. The video concludes with the youngster attempting to coax the bear out of the water, before giving up and standing opposite it once more.

Summary: The boy named Gabriel holds his hands up to the bear's paws . Bear follows him from left to right and rubs up against glass . Later in the video the brown bear attempts to bite the youngster .


The WI has been told it must pay the Royal Albert Hall thousands of pounds if it wants to serve the cakes to 5,000 women attending centenary celebrations at the venue in June . It’s been a gargantuan undertaking, even by the formidable standards of the Women’s Institute. For days on end, two of its members slaved away baking enough cakes to feed 5,000 women attending the WI’s centenary celebrations at the Royal Albert Hall in June. But the WI has now been told it must pay the venue thousands of pounds to serve the cakes. ‘It’s outrageous,’ said one WI stalwart, who did not wish to be named. ‘We can’t waste money on this. I don’t understand why they just won’t let us give it away.’ Claire Hope, 35, a member of her local WI group in Dorking, Surrey, added: ‘It seems rather petty. 'The WI is a charity and I would have thought the Albert Hall could have come to an amicable arrangement.’ The idea was that the 5,000 members attending the National Federation of the Women’s Institute’s AGM, which this year celebrates the anniversary, would find a box of centenary cake on their seats. But organisers were astonished to be told that the gesture would incur a ‘sampling charge’ of £2,500 because the centenary cake has fallen foul of the Hall’s sponsorship rules. Even though the fruitcake has been home-made by two WI star bakers, some of the ingredients were donated by companies including Dairy Crest, Diageo and Whitworths, and their contribution is acknowledged on the cake boxes. Under the Hall’s booking conditions, extra fees are liable if products of commercial sponsors are promoted inside the building. To avoid the unexpected cost, members will now be given a piece of the cake to eat on the way home, instead of at the venue. A WI spokeswoman said: ‘Once we considered the logistics, we decided it would be easier all round to give every federation their “pieces” to distribute after the meeting.’ The Royal Albert Hall declined to confirm the amount of the extra cake charge - but under the Hall’s booking conditions, extra fees are liable if products of commercial sponsors are promoted inside the building . Baking the 44 WI fruitcakes used more than five stone of butter, several hundred eggs and enough rum to paralyse a fleet of pirate ships. Here’s what it took in total: . The Royal Albert Hall declined to confirm the amount of the extra cake charge. But a spokeswoman said: ‘The Hall charges a fee for sponsors’ commercial products to be promoted within the building. The Women’s Institute informed us that their requirements had changed and the product will no longer be consumed on the premises. Therefore no fee will apply.’ The cakes’ creation has been a military exercise for retired home economics teachers, Anne Harrison, 72, a dairy farmer’s wife from Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, and Pat Tulip, 75, from Bilton, Northumberland. They spent 11 full days last month baking 44 12 x 12in cakes 3.5in deep between them. Divided up, this

Summary: Women's Institute centenary celebrations will be held at the venue in June . Told they must pay extra money because some ingredients were donated . Extra fees are liable if products of commercial sponsors are promoted .


Wayne Rooney and his England team-mates were upset by the sloppy, uninspired way they started in Italy on Tuesday night. Nine months on from meeting at the World Cup, the Three Lions faced the Azzurri once more in a glamour friendly at the Juventus Stadium. Hopes were high after seven straight wins but Roy Hodgson's men struggled in the first half, deservedly falling behind to a Graziano Pelle header in Turin. England captain Wayne Rooney issues instructions during the 1-1 draw against Italy on Tuesday night . Rooney said he and the rest of the England players were upset by their first half performance . However, half-time brought with it renewed enthusiasm and England dominated the second period, levelling in style through Andros Townsend and going close to turning a 1-1 into an away triumph. 'We have (moved on from the World Cup) and I think that's why we were so disappointed with the first half,' England skipper Rooney said. 'We know we're better than that. Even though we had a lot of changes, we know we are a better team than what we showed first half. 'We were upset, I'll be honest, in the dressing room after the first half. Everyone was upset with the way we performed. Rooney and the rest of the England squad arrived back from Italy on Wednesday after their flight was delayed . The squad were supposed to fly home on Tuesday night after the match but a technical fault caused delay . 'It showed great character from everyone to go out in the second half to put in the performance we did, to get back in the game and were unlucky not to go on and win it. 'Italy are a great team and I think one of their biggest strengths is seeing the game out. 'We worked hard, we pushed the ball well, showed a lot of composure on the ball and created chances. 'On another night we might have scored another goal, but I think overall probably a draw for both teams was a fair result in the way the game went.' Graziano Pelle opened the scoring as England deservedly went behind in the first half against Italy . Andros Townsend equalised for Roy Hodgson's side during a much-improved second period . Things certainly ended positively for England, with Rooney dovetailing well with full debutant Harry Kane as Hodgson's second-half introductions stated their case. Ross Barkley was one of the stand-out performers, with the second-half substitute showing flashes of the form which impressed so many last summer. 'Ross is a terrific player,' Rooney said. 'He is a terrific young player and I think he can have an impact when he comes on. 'He did that, he took the ball, he ran at the Italian defenders and made it difficult for them. 'Hopefully, he can kick on now for the rest of the season.'

Summary: England drew 1-1 against Italy in friendly at Juventus Stadium on Tuesday . Graziano Pelle gave Italy a deserved lead as England struggled in first half . Wayne Rooney admits the players were upset at the first-half display . England improved and equalised through Andros Townsend after break .


A homeless convicted sex-offender screamed, 'I'm going to rape you!' before attacking a woman in a Manhattan bar, according to a criminal complaint. Rodney Stover, 48, was arraigned on Thursday for rape, predatory sex assault and other charges for last Saturday's attack in the bathroom at the Turnmill Bar on East 27th Street. NBC reports he was arrested on Wednesday after being recognized as he walked by the establishment. Stover allegedly grabbed the victim, a Long Island student, by the throat, forced her into a stall and attacked her before fleeing the bar. When the 23-year-old victim had entered the Turnmill bar bathroom at about 7.50pm on Saturday, her attacker, thought to be Stover, was hiding in another stall. Scroll down for video . Today in court: Rodney Stover, 48, was arraigned on Thursday for rape, predatory sex assault and other charges for last Saturday's attack in the bathroom at the Turnmill Bar on East 27th Street . Rape charges: Rodney Stover, 48, pictured today, allegedly grabbed the victim, a Long Island student,by the throat, forced her into a stall and attacked her before fleeing the bar. In custody: Rodney Stover, 48, was arraigned on Thursday (pictured today) for rape, predatory sex assault and other charges for last Saturday's attack in the bathroom at the Turnmill Bar on East 27th Street . A bartender recognized Stover, who was staying Bellevue Homeless Shelter, from media reports when he was walking in the Gramercy Park area on Wednesday and called the police, sources told the New York Post. NYPD had released surveillance footage of Stover walking down the street on Tuesday. The victim had been drinking at the pub in Gramercy Park with her boyfriend and a female friend whose birthday the trio were celebrating when she excused herself to go to the basement bathroom after drinking two beers, sources said. Stover was allegedly hiding in the stall next to her while she was using the toilet. When she opened her stall to exit he was standing in front of the door, according to sources. The ex-convict reportedly grabbed the woman by the neck and said, 'I'm going to rape you. Be quiet,' and groped and licked her body, sources said. Alleged rapist: Rodney Stover, 48, allegedly grabbed the victim, a Long Island student,by the throat, forced her into a stall and attacked her before fleeing the bar. NYPD released surveillance footage of Stover walking down the street, and a bartender saw him walking in Gramercy Park and recognized him from the video, so he alerted police . Police say that Stover hid inside one of the bathroom stalls at Turnmill Bar he allegedly choked and sexually assaulted a young woman as she was trying to leave the restroom . Turnmill's bathroom is in the basement, which is distanced from the busy main floor of the Gramercy Park sports bar . He ripped off the woman's pants and began raping her, but fled after he realized he couldn't sustain an erection, sources said. The victim ran out of the bathroom and told her boyfriend

Summary: A homeless convicted sex-offender screamed, 'I'm going to rape you!' before attacking a woman in a Manhattan bar, according to a criminal complaint . A 23-year old woman was allegedly raped in the bathroom stall of a bar in Manhattan's posh Gramercy Park neighborhood on Saturday . Rodney Stover, 48, was arrested on Wednesday in connection to the rape . NYPD released surveillance footage of the suspect on Tuesday and a bartender recognized the man as Stover . Stover had allegedly hid inside one of the bathroom stalls at Turnmill Bar at around 7.50pm on Saturday then ambushed the young woman . He was arrested in 1992 for raping and sodomizing a woman he did not know and was released from prison on Valentine's Day of this year .


She enraged Twitter users by saying that 'unhealthy lifestyles' should not be 'facilitated', and now the plus-size industry has spoken out about Jamelia's comments on Loose Women. Critics and the public have spoken out after Jamelia said that obese women 'should feel uncomfortable' about their unhealthy size, and that high street stores should not be catering for them. The panellist said she was 'hounded on Twitter' after airing her views on the ITV show in a discussion about overweight teenagers, and now insists she was only referring to people larger than a size 20. Scroll down for video . The Loose Women panellist aired her views on the ITV show in a discussion about overweight teenagers, saying that 'unhealthy lifestyles' should not be 'facilitated', and now the plus-size industry has taken to social media to share their own views on the topic . As the market for plus-size fashion consumption grows, Alice Dogruyol, Founder of all-inclusive denim brand, Beauty in Curves, believes that Jamelia’s message to women is incredibly disturbing. She said: 'We come in all shapes and sizes and we all deserve to enjoy shopping for clothes whether we are a size zero or a size 20 plus. It is such a shame that Jamelia has used her privileged position of influence to encourage people to feel ashamed of themselves. 'The thought that a person should be made to feel excluded from having access to lovely clothes is absurd and trying to link clothes size to health is also uninformed. 'Our ethos at Beauty in Curves is to make women look and feel great about their bodies and give women more choice and access to great quality premium denim.' This lady named Charlotte happily posed her pictured to Twitter in support of plus size women . This lady named Kelly said that she was proud of her curves . On Thursday, Jamelia admitted she had found the anger directed towards her following her comments 'really difficult.' She said: 'Some of the things that have been printed I have actually said but not in that context... It's difficult to say your piece or to speak honestly when it kind of gets misconstrued in that way.' Many 'normal' women have also lambasted the star taking to Twitter using the hashtag #wearethethey to show off their curvy photographs. One user named @vampira246 posted a picture of herself in a pair of dungarees and a pink top saying: '#wearethethey !!!!!! I'm a size 22-24 and I rock my outfits!!!.' Another called @applecharlotte said: '#wearethethey - ty @debzjs for starting this hashtag in response to @Jamelia's comments.' Another lady called @charlotteBHC said: 'Jamilia consciously wished discomfit on a group of marginalised people, I'm one of those people #wearethethey [sic].' Debz, who set up WeAreTheThey, told FEMAIL she did so because she 'doesn't believe in ignoring bullies'. 'The whole point of the hashtag is not health or weight. People's health is their own business and if someone chooses to be plus size and healthy or unhealthy that is up to them. The idea behind the hashtag is

Summary: The 34-year-old singer made the initial comments on Loose Women . Argued that 'unhealthy lifestyles' should not be 'facilitated' Plus-size industry says views are 'uninformed' Star faced bitter Twitter backlash, then appeared on Good Morning Britain . Back on Loose Women this afternoon, she clarified her views . Janet Street Porter and her other co-stars leapt to her defence . Real-life women have been posting their pictures to Twitter . They've been using #wearethethey in reference to her comments .