A Paratrooper who braved heavy Taliban fire to rescue a wounded comrade received the Victoria Cross from the Queen yesterday. She told Lance Corporal Joshua Leakey: ‘I don’t get to give this one out very often. Did you ever imagine you’d be standing here? Well done.’ But in fact the 27-year-old is the second member of his family to receive the highest military decoration for valour – a cousin was given the honour 70 years ago. Scroll down for video . The Queen awards a Victoria Cross to Lance Corporal Joshua Leakey, who showed immense bravery by drawing enemy fire and helping his comrades before taking the fight to the Taliban in August 2013 . It is just the sixth time the Queen has given a VC to a living, British recipient during her reign . L/Cpl Leakey said he was 'uncomfortable' about being singled out ahead of others in his regiment and insisted the battle was 'just one job, one patrol out of multiple patrols' L/Cpl Leakey is only the sixth living British soldier the Queen has presented with his medal. He was invested in a ceremony at Windsor Castle. L/Cpl Leakey, of 1 Para, is the third British serviceman to receive the VC for bravery during the Afghanistan campaign but the other two awards were made posthumously. In 2013, he braved heavy gunfire from 20 Taliban insurgents in Helmand to rush to the aid of a wounded US Marine. He also took control of a machine gun post to begin the fightback, then ran down a barren hillside, dodging a hail of bullets, picked up another machine gun and continued the battle in which 11 insurgents were killed and four wounded. According to the official citation, L/Cpl Leakey, who is single and from Hampshire, showed ‘complete disregard for his own safety’ as his unit came under attack for around an hour. The Paratrooper shared a brief exchange with the Queen as he was awarded the honour at Windsor Castle. He said the Queen told him: 'I don't get to give this one out very often' Special medal: The VC can be awarded to all ranks of the services - and also to civilians - to recognise gallantry in the presence of the enemy . Lance Corporal Leakey showed 'complete disregard' for his own safety during the firefight in August 2013 . It added: ‘Displaying gritty leadership well above that expected of his rank, Lance Corporal Leakey’s actions single-handedly regained the initiative and prevented considerable loss of life, allowing a wounded officer to be evacuated.’ Speaking after the investiture, L/Cpl Leakey said: ‘It’s such a great honour and massively humbling to be put among all those people who have received the VC in the past. ‘My family are very proud and happy but the lads in the battalion know this isn’t something you seek out. ‘You just do what you deem necessary on the day and any one of them could be standing where I am today. ‘It’s great for my family, my friends, my regiment – but it does for

Summary: Joshua Leakey receives sixth VC Queen has given to a living UK recipient . L/Cpl's cousin was posthumous VC recipient in 1945 for gallantry in WWII . He says award highlights efforts of all soldiers who went to battle Taliban . Three generations of his family including grandparents attend ceremony .


Every country in the world may have its rich kids of Instagram, but in Mexico the increasingly ostentatious displays of wealth by the young elite is taking on a political dimension. In a country where a significant majority of citizens live in poverty, the self-styled Mirreyes (my kings), with their champagne and sports cars, are increasingly exposing the amount of wealth concentrated into a relatively small number of hands. Mirreyes, which refers to individuals who enjoy 'ostentatious spending, exhibitionism and narcissism' and are 'placed above all others', post pictures of luxuries with a hashtag of the same name. Scroll down for video . Ballers and shotcallers: Mirreyes are often the sons and daughters of the members of Mexican high society . Laying out and living it up: Many of the photos posted by Mirreyes showcase luxurious vacation spots . It's just one big fiesta: A glance through the social media profile of a Mirrey often reveals a party picture . Bling: Good clothes, nice watches and a flashy style are almost prerequisites for becoming one of the Mirreyes . Ready for takeoff: An expert on the subject of Mirreyes said 'the key is the purchasing power the Mirrey boasts' Three for the money: Mirreyes' displays of wealth can lead to political and legal advantages down the road . They are often the sons and daughters of government officials, wealthy businessman and other members of Mexican high society and although their displays of wealth can be embarrassing, they can also lead to political and legal advantages, Maclean's reported. One such individual, the eldest son of then-Chiapas Attorney General Raciel Lopez Salazar, jumped off a cruise ship off the coast of Brazil during the 2014 World Cup and vanished without a trace, . Before he jumped off the ship's 15th floor and disappeared beneath the waves, 29-year-old Jorge Alberto López Amores told his friends to take cellphone videos of his leap. He said: 'I'll stop this cruise, I'll make history.' López got his wish as the boat stopped for two hours to search for him, according to Vivelo Hoy. His story is not the only example of the celebration of excess gone wrong. In 2012, the daughter of oil workers' union boss Carlos Romero Deschamps was brought into the spotlight for posting photos of her luxury lifestyle, including Gucci bags and expensive wine, on Facebook. Her flashy pictures did not sit well in a country where people work an average of 2 226 hours a year and households take in an average of $12,850 per year after taxes. Their stories are just examples of what the author of a book about Mirreyes called the Mexican 'Generation Me'. Keeping time: People often post pictures of watches and other luxuries like designer bags and or alcohol . Rought: In Mexico, the images of wealth are shocking as households take in an average of $12,850 per year . Symbol: Jorge Alberto López Amores (right), who likely died after jumping off a boat, is an example of a Mirrey . Purchasing power: Mirreyes might not even think twice

Summary: Teens and young adults from Mexico use social media to show off wealth . They are known as Mirreyes and are members of Mexican high society . One such individual, Jorge Alberto López Amores, dove off yacht in 2014 . López, 29, asked friends to take video of stunt and was never seen again . Expert: 'The economic wealth Mirreyes use is the main marker of class' Households in Mexico take in an average of $12,850 per year after taxes .


Two property developers branded 'arrogant and greedy' by a judge have been jailed after a three-storey building collapsed trapping three people in the rubble. A doctor's wife and a student plunged from the living rooms of their flats into the basement below and a workman was buried after a digger struck a load-bearing column. The accident left three victims hospitalised with minor injuries, while 20 students were left homeless and one of Sheffield's main arterial roads was closed for a day. Most of the students who lived in flats above the development in the Brook Hill area of the South Yorkshire city were luckily out at the time and missed the accident. Jailing brothers Naveed and Rizwan Hussain for 12 months each today, Judge Michael Murphy told them: 'It was only by the grace of God or good fortune that people were not seriously injured or killed. 'If a member of the public had been passing by they would have said "How on earth was no-one killed in that?" There was potential for a complete disaster. It was caused by your arrogance and greed.' Before: Students and a doctor and his wife lived above the retail premises in Sheffield until the 2013 incident. Three people were injured and the building's collapse caused the main road to be closed off . After: But the building was left looking like it had been hit by a bomb after botched work by landlords Naveed and Rizwan Hussain, who were jailed for health and safety offences today . Officers from the Health and Safety Executive spent two years and £150,000 investigating the collapse and bringing the defendants to justice for what was called a 'flagrant disregard' of Health and Safety regulations. Sheffield Crown Court heard that neither city landlord Naveed, 33, or Rizwan, 39, had any building experience, qualifications or planning permission for the structural works they were carrying out. Rizwan, who managed the shop in the building, and Naveed, the landlord of the flats above, were hoping to extend and reopen a former Indian restaurant on the site. Nigel Lawrence, prosecuting, said the flats above the retail premises were occupied by Sheffield University students as well as a doctor and his wife. A builder and a structural engineer were consulted over plans to lower the floor level and make the restaurant open-plan but the brothers then dispensed with their services. Although a planning application was submitted, permission had not been grantedwhen construction work on the restaurant started about four weeks before the collapse in March 2013. The student tenants complained about cracks in their walls and noise from drilling and machinery but Rizwan told them the restaurant would be open within four months and he would offer them jobs there. Naveed brought in an excavator and began removing rubble with the help of an odd-job man while Rizwan instructed other workmen. Pillars and internal walls were removed. Firemen had to make the building safe after the wall and upper floors caved in in March 2103 . The work meant a main road in Sheffield was

Summary: Completely unqualified brothers were trying to create an Indian restaurant . Digger then struck load-bearing column bringing down floors and walls . Doctor's wife and student fell through floors and worked was buried . Judge jails landlords for a year each telling them it was lucky no one died .


A woman who worked briefly for the president of a Maine college has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the school, alleging she was expected to play tennis, jog and watch 'chick flicks' with her female boss. Sarah Hulbert, of Auburn, wrote in her complaint that she was treated differently from her male co-workers during her time as an executive assistant at Bates College in Lewiston and was fired for having 'no pizzazz.' The Sun Journal reports that the 59-year-old Hulbert worked for Bates President A. Clayton Spencer for a little longer than a month in the summer of 2012. Bates president: The ex-assistant to Bates College president Clayton A. Spencer (pictured) claims that the president fired her because she wouldn't job with her or watch chick flicks . In the suit, Hulbert wrote: 'Plaintiff's supervisor, the president of Bates College, (A. Clayton Spencer) expected plaintiff, as a condition of her employment, to engage in activities with the president, such as running, tennis lessons and watching 'chick flicks,' which the president did not require of similarly situated male employees.' Hulbert claimed she has suffered a financial loss and a human loss due to 'gender discrimination' and seeks compensatory damages at a jury trial. Hulbert alleges that she was mislead when she was for the job at Spencer's home in Winchester, Mass. 'During that interview, Ms. Spencer assured me that she highly valued the personal time that employees should have and wouldn't ... intrude upon that personal time,' Hulbert wrote in her complaint. Hulbert says when she began employment that Spencer expected her to jog with her at 5:30 a.m. but that she could not because she had surgery on her right foot in the past. When Hulbert offered to find Spencer a different running partner, 'she reluctantly suggested that I try, but left me feeling pressured to run with her if I wished to continue working for her,' Hulbert said. Hulbert claims that Spencer asked her to participate in tennis lessons but again she said she would 'reluctantly' try because of the injury to her foot. The university: Ex-assistant Sarah Hulbert, 59, worked for Bates President A. Clayton Spencer for a little longer than a month in the summer of 2012 . 'Although I indicated a willingness to try playing tennis with Ms. Spencer, her reaction at all points was significant disappointment that I was not going to be running and possibly not playing tennis with her,' Hulbert wrote in her complaint to the agency. Spencer allegedly fired Hulbert on July 10 because she 'did not have pizzazz,' Hulbert claims. Hulbert was allegedly informed that that if Spencer had 'discarded' her, then 'no one else will wish to take you' for other positions at the college. Hulbert claims that Bates had 'ratified the gender and disability-based discrimination of its president in refusing to consider me for any other open position with the college.' The Sun Journal reports that before her brief time at Bates, she worked for the law firm Berman and Simmons in Lewiston and before that was employed at Hebron Academy

Summary: Sarah Hulbert claims she was treated differently from her male co-workers during her time as an executive assistant at Bates College in Lewiston . Hulbert claims that Bates President A. Clayton Spencer expected her to jog, play tennis, and watch chick flicks . A Bates spokesman said in a statement that 'the college strongly disagrees with the allegations' and will defend itself in court .


Reigning Masters champion Bubba Watson admits he must 'improve as a man' after his fellow professionals appeared to choose him as the most unpopular player on the PGA Tour. An ESPN.com survey of 103 tour professionals - 21 of whom were major champions - anonymously answered questions on a wide range of topics, including which player they would not help in a fight in the car park. Watson, who is chasing a third green jacket at Augusta this week, got double the number of responses (22.6 per cent) of second-place finisher Patrick Reed (11 per cent), with Rory Sabbatini third and Robert Allenby fourth. Bubba Watson speaks during his press conference at Augusta National on Tuesday . The reigning champion skips a ball across the water on the 16th hole during a practice round . Watson has won two green jackets but not a popularity contest among his peers . Asked on Tuesday whether the survey results irritated him, Watson replied: 'No, I take it as I need to improve as a man. I take it with pride. I need to get better. 'And I think over my career, since my rookie season to now, I've gotten better. 'But obviously there's more room for me to improve as a man, and hopefully the next year or the year after I will. 'It's a challenge. It's great. I'm glad that it came out and it's going to help me improve. 'So if it's a bad thing and people don't like me, then I've got to improve and prove them wrong.' Watson walks down the 12th fairway with Geoff Ogilvy of Australia as he gears up for the defence of his title . Patrick Reed, the self-assured American, came second in the players' unpopularity poll . Watson admitted he had been involved in 'some mess ups' on Tour but said he did not dislike any of his professional peers. 'I had the same question asked to me, so I answered that question,' Watson said. 'I put my name on there too, because I'm not going to call out anybody, there's nobody I dislike on Tour. 'I dislike them if they beat me, but I don't dislike them as a person. 'So I put my own name down there. So one of those names were me; I wrote it down myself. 'Obviously, I've never been in a fight in my life, so if I was in a fight, it was my fault. 'I caused somebody to get angry. So yeah, I wouldn't help myself either.'

Summary: Bubba Watson was voted most unpopular golfer by his fellow pros . Survey asked which player they would not help if they were in a fight . Anonymous questionnaire saw reigning Masters champion come top . Watson said he took the result 'with pride' American defends his title as the 79th Masters tees off on Thursday .


The first robot to be sent into the radioactive reactor of Fukushima nuclear power plant has stalled just three hours into its mission. These incredible pictures offer the first glimpse into the melted reactors at the Japanese plant after the 2011 nuclear disaster. More than 300,000 people had to be evacuated after three of Fukushima's six reactors blew up following the huge tsunami which devastated the country over three years ago. Nearly 16,000 people lost their lives in the natural disaster and subsequent devastation. Scroll down for video . These are the first incredible pictures inside the melted nuclear reactor at Fukushima power plant after the 2011 disaster . The photographs were captured as part of the robot's mission to inspect melted fuel in one of the reactors . The photographs were captured as part of the robot's mission to inspect melted fuel in one of the reactors. Developed by Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy and the International Research Institute for Nuclear Decommissioning, it was supposed to be able to function for about 10 hours at levels of radiation which would be fatal to humans and cause ordinary electronic devices to malfunction. But decommissioning work at the plant suffered a setback after the adaptable 'transformer' robot stalled before it could complete its operation and had to be abandoned. A second robot mission scheduled for Monday was postponed as engineers investigated the cause of the malfunction. The Tokyo Electric Power Company, which operates the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, admitted the robot had only completed two-thirds of Friday's planned mission inside the Unit 1 containment vessel before it failed. But the company said it had collected enough data to indicate there was path to send robots deeper into the reactor. It leaves the door open to a new generation of remote-controlled robot missions which may finally reveal the residue of the melted fuel for the first time since the 2011 disaster. But it stalled before it could complete its operation and had to be abandoned. A second robot mission scheduled for Monday was postponed as engineers investigated the cause of the malfunction . The Tokyo Electric Power Company, which operates the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, admitted the robot had only completed two-thirds of Friday's planned mission inside the Unit 1 containment vessel before it failed . TEPCO spokesman Teruaki Kobayashi said the robot sufficiently collected temperature, radiation levels and images from parts of the platform just below the reactor core's bottom by the time it got stuck and became unrecoverable. Mr Kobayashi said the test also showed the robot tolerated radiation and that the radiation levels were significantly lower than anticipated. That means robots can last longer and some wireless device may even be usable, even though the radiation levels were way too high for humans to enter the area, even wearing protective gear. Although there were no fatalities from radiation exposure, 300,000 residents were moved from a 20-mile radius of the nuclear plant. In total there were nearly 16,000 deaths reported from the natural disaster and subsequent devastation. Three of the six reactors blew up

Summary: Fukushima Nuclear Power plant went into meltdown in the 2011 disaster . Three reactors blew up after tsunami causing 300,000 to be evacuated . A robot was sent into one of the nuclear reactors to inspect melted fuel . But it stalled within three hours of the mission and has to be abandoned .


They're the best of friends who work and play together, so it's hardly surprising that Gigi Hadid has picked up some words of wisdom from Kendall Jenner. The 19-year-old model took inspiration from the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star when it came to learning how to deal with negative feedback, particularly on social media. Speaking to Style.com, Gigi said: 'From Kendall I learned how to deal with the haters. She has a really good sense of when to stand up [on social media] and when to back off.' Scroll down for video . Gigi Hadid has credited her best friend Kendall Jenner, right, for helping her deal with social media haters . And it's not only Kendall, 19, who Gigi has taken social media tips from as she believes former Victoria's Secret model Karlie Kloss is comfortable with her social media persona. She added: 'I think she does such a good job of showing who she is. She lets her personality really shine in her Instagram.' While Kendall Jenner is taking the fashion world by the storm, she has her fair share of haters. The fledgling model's meteoric rise as a professional runway model reportedly sparked the ire and resentment of some of her colleagues, according to a report. At New York Fashion Week, Kendall was allegedly bullied by her fellow models, who even went so far as to put cigarettes out in her drink. In another incident, Lexi Boling, along with fellow model Binx Walton, left cruel comments on a pre-show image of Kendall shared on Vogue Germany's Instagram feed. The 19-year-old model took inspiration from the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star when it came to learning how to deal with negative feedback . Gigi said that Kendall has a really good sense of when to stand up [on social media] and when to back off . Lexi, 21, tagged her friend Binx, 20, in the comment: '@binxwalton she's never looked better,' with a crying with laughter emoticon. Teen Vogue cover star Binx replied: 'That's f****d up,' with the same animated laughing face. The two comments have since been deleted from the Vogue Germany photo, but followers' horrified responses remain. Lexi has since apologised for the comment. In a statement issued via a representative to E! News, she said: 'I wasn't thinking and made a silly comment. Kendall's had a killer NYFW. A big congrats to her!' Gigi, centre, is best friends with fellow supermodels Cara Delevingne, left, and Kendall, right . The latter remark is certainly true. Kendall is unarguably one of the world's most in-demand stars. Her appearance in a Chanel fashion show in New York City on Tuesday was case in point. Kendall and her best friend Cara Delevingne were linked as they closed the Paris-Salzburg 2014/15 Metiers d'Art Collection at Park Avenue Armory in two very unique and elaborate ensembles - Kendall in black, Cara in white. And shadowing the young beauties was the designer himself, Karl Lagerfeld. Gigi, Cara and Kendall looked delighted to be reunited at Wednesday night's Chanel event . Frame Denim

Summary: Kendall, 19, helps Gigi learn how to deal with negative feedback . Gigi, 19, says Kendall has a really good sense of when to stand up . Kendall has been bullied on Instagram by fellow models .


A zoo is facing criticism from animal rights activists after an Asian elephant died - 25 years after he sustained a leg injury while in captivity there. Rama the elephant, who completed paintings with his trunk, died Monday, Oregon Zoo officials announced on Facebook. He was 31. 'Rama had experienced a sharp decline in mobility in recent weeks, an issue stemming from a 25-year-old injury to his left front leg,' the zoo said in the post. Scroll down for videos . Missed: Rama the elephant was euthanized this week at the age of 31 by Oregon Zoo officials. His leg was injured after female elephants shoved him into a moat in 1990 . Skill: Rama used his trunk to create paintings, which reportedly earned over $100,000 in sales . It continued 'The treatments that had been successful for many years were no longer easing his discomfort, and so — with sadness and compassion — our animal-care staff decided the most humane course of action was to euthanize him.' The elephant's 32nd birthday would have taken place on Wednesday. Studies vary on how long Asian elephants live in captivity. A 2008 study which looked at Asian elephants in European zoos says they have a median life expectancy of 19 years. A 2004 study indicated a 36-year median for Asian elephants in North America. Zoo veterinarian Jim Storms said in a release on the Oregon Zoo's website that Rama's 2013 tuberculosis diagnosis did not play a role. Deputy Director Chris Pfefferkorn said in the release the leg injury took place in 1990 as Rama was sexually maturing. He said in what is considered normal activity for the animals, older female elephants shoved Rama out of the herd and into a moat. Courtney Scott, a leader of the protest group Free the Oregon Zoo Elephant, told KOIN 'He shouldn't have been put in a herd with adult females when he was young. I think that is a grave error on the part of the zoo and just shows what happens when elephants live in zoos.' Artwork: One of Rama's paintings - made by using his trunk - is seen here . Friendship: Rama (left) is seen with female elephant Chendra . Memories: Rama is seen in this 1991 photograph, one year after his leg was injured . 'Well, Rama sustained the injury before any of the folks that work here were here,' the zoo's elephant curator Bob Lee countered in an interview with KOIN. He went on 'They made the best decision they could at the time. They were trying to give Rama the opportunity to stay in that herd situation.' Scott also told the television station that Oregon Zoo doesn't have enough room to hold the elephants. Zoo staff, however, told KOIN construction on a larger elephant enclosure is underway. Lee told the television station 'Rama was a really special elephant. He had strong bonds with the folks that worked with him, to the community. 'We had a lot of people that would come out every Sunday and watch him paint. We had a

Summary: Rama the elephant, who completed paintings with his trunk, died Monday, Oregon Zoo officials announced on Facebook . Zoo officials said Rama's leg was hurt in 1990, when older female elephants shoved him out of the herd and he went into a moat . They said Rama was euthanized after health problems from the leg injury . Elephant group Free the Oregon Zoo Elephants has claimed zoo officials should not have placed Rama with the females at a young age .


This is the scarred face of a nursing student who was hit in the face by a flying pint glass which was thrown across a crowded pub during a heavy metal gig. Charnelle Hughes, 20, was stood near the bar at the Adelphi Pub in Preston reading a text message, when she was struck on the side of the head by the empty glass after it was hurled into a group of 40 people during a live gig. The culprit Jordan Goode, also aged 20, had been dancing aggressively to heavy rock music and had suddenly picked up the glass and threw it randomly. Charnelle Hughes, who was left scarred, swollen and fearing she might lose her right eye after being struck in the face by a pint glass, which was thrown across a crowded pub . Witnesses said Goode picked up the glass before spinning 180 degrees on his feet before launching it across the room, as if throwing a cricket ball. Miss Hughes had to be rushed to hospital after she started bleeding profusely and was suffering concussion, and at one stage it was feared she would lose her right eye. She now has to see a facial specialist and has been warned that her facial features may drop. At Preston Crown Court, Goode, from Tipton in the West Midlands, sobbed as he admitted wounding and escaped with a suspended jail term. But after the case teetotal Miss Hughes, from Preston, said: “I’m really annoyed with what he got - it seems like he has got a slap on the wrist. 'At the time I was injured he was raging around like some kind of lunatic and was jumping around and stamping his feet. Miss Hughes, pictured left before the attack and right afterwards, is still having to see a facial specialist and has been warned her facial features might drop . The 20-year-old student nurse says that she was left feeling she looked like the Elephant Man after being hit and adds that she has no feeling in the side of her face . 'When my mother saw me afterwards she said I looked like the Elephant Man. I still can’t feel any of my cheek, no feeling has come back. I couldn’t sleep on that side of my face and they didn’t know if I’d lose my eye. I have double vision as a result and a facial wound. 'It has got me down. I was hiding my face when I went out and don’t like pictures so I always turn to my left. I felt like I looked horrible and was walking around with a scarf pulled up. People were saying, "look at her eye, look at her face" and were pointing at me on the bus. 'I’ve been told my eye could drop and there could still be long term damage. 'I just remember pulling my phone out of my pocket to look at a text and the next thing I felt a blow to my face and stumbling back. I thought someone had punched me

Summary: Charnelle Hughes was at the Adelphi pub in Preston for a heavy metal gig . She was struck in the head by a pint glass which was thrown at random . The student has been left scarred for life and feared she would lose her eye . Jordan Goode admitted wounding after throwing the glass while 'hard-core' dancing .


Manchester City may be still licking their wounds from their derby day mauling at bitter rivals Manchester United on Sunday, but the reigning Premier League champions looked in determined mood as they trained on Wednesday. Preparing for their weekend clash at home to West Ham United, Manuel Pellegrini's stars were all in action at their Etihad Campus base. Fresh from scoring Premier League goals 99 and 100 in his City career, striker Sergio Aguero was back to his menacing best as he took part in shooting practice against goalkeeper Joe Hart. Manchester City players were trained on Wednesday ahead of their match on Sunday at home to West Ham . City striker Sergio Aguero fine-tuned his finishing skills with some shooting practice at their Etihad Campus . Yaya Toure (left) and Samir Nasri are reportedly two players who could leave the club in the summer . Aguero, who signed a new five-year contract with the club in August, will certainly be one player who will remain at the Etihad next season. The same cannot necessarily be said for Yaya Toure and Samir Nasri - who are reportedly two players City are willing to listen to offers for in the summer. And the midfield duo looked out in the cold at one point during Wednesday's session as they appeared as Nasri underwent some stretching exercises. In the aftermath of Sunday's defeat to United at Old Trafford, Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville and Graeme Souness were highly critical of Toure. Of the 31-year-old, the latter said that he had become 'a bit of a liability' for City in the past two years, despite being instrumental to their Premier League title win last season. Toure was criticised by Sky Sports' Gary Neville and Graeme Souness after City's loss at Manchester United . 'When he is playing and he has the ball at his feet, he is a real threat going forward,' the former Liverpool midfielder said. 'When they don't have the ball he doesn't want to take part and come back towards his own goal.' 'He just doesn't take part when City have the ball, they're too easy to play against. And that's a problem they've had for the last couple of seasons. And maybe that's one of the big reasons why . Both the Ivory Coast international and Nasri have come under criticism for recent displays on the pitch, but Pellegrini will still be calling on their services as they look to cement a top four finish this season. The 61-year-old's side currently sit fourth in the Premier League with seven games remaining - four points clear of fifth-placed Liverpool and with a far greater goal difference too. City players' heads drop after conceding the fourth goal on Sunday to their cross-city rivals at Old Trafford .

Summary: Manchester City lost 4-2 at rivals Manchester United on Sunday afternoon . City players trained on Wednesday ahead of weekend match vs West Ham . City are currently fourth in the Premier League with seven games left .


You may think that driving goggles belong to the days when cars were rare on the roads and people dressed in flying jackets to go for a quick drive. But the vintage eyewear may be set to make a comeback in a new hi-tech form, because BMW Mini has produced concept smart specs to give drivers super-human powers such as X-ray-like vision. BMW Group’s answer to Google Glass is designed to let drivers of its Mini model see pop-up virtual displays for directions and other features – and the Elvis-esque glasses can also be worn out of the car. Vintage driving goggles may be set to make a comeback, because BMW Mini has produced concept smart specs (pictured) to give drivers super-human powers in the car . It calls them a ‘revolutionary display concept offering enhanced comfort and safety’. The Augmented Vision goggles will go on show at the Auto Shanghai show and generate ‘screens’ showing information that only the wearer can see. For example, the goggles can project navigation information with arrows onto the roads, as well as showing speed limits and even point out local landmarks. BMW Group’s answer to Google Glass is designed to let drivers of its Mini model see pop-up virtual displays for showing maps and other features – and the Elvis-style glasses (pictured) can also be worn out of the car . The goggles can project navigation information with arrows onto the roads, as well as show speed limits (both pictured) and even point out local landmarks . Driving goggles were worn by racing drivers and wealthy motorists who owned early cars, so keep bugs and flying debris out of their eyes. This image from 1924 shows Enzo Ferrari testing an Alfa-Romeo in Italy . Information such as speed and speed limits are shown on the heads-up display so the data is in the driver’s primary field of view and they don’t have to take their eyes off the road. Navigation arrows are shown ‘on’ the road to show drivers the way, and local landmarks labelled too. An icon is shown on the smartphone-linked display when the wearer receives a text message and the message can be read out by the car. An X-ray view lets wearers see external objects concealed by the car, such as high kerbs and small bollards which may be an obstacle when getting out of the car. An ‘Augmented Parking’ feature projects images obtained from a camera on the far side mirror to the glasses to help drivers park close the curb. The idea is that the eyewear shows relevant information in the driver’s direct field of vision, without obscuring other road users in a bid to boost safety. Data such as speed, is shown just above the wheel, near to the physical dashboard they drivers would usually check without the aid of glasses. The goggles are connected to a smartphone so that wearers see an icon when they have a new text message, which can be read out in the car. Users can select a mode to help them park.

Summary: BMW Mini made the concept Augmented Vision goggles with Qualcomm . Give wearers X-ray vision when parking and pop-up data on the dashboard . Elvis-style glasses are also designed to be worn out of the car . There's no news about whether the goggles will ever go on sale .


Millions of pounds were wiped off the value of leading housebuilders today after Labour announced a raft of new policies on housing. Ed Miliband today set out plans to scrap stamp duty for most first-time buyers, curbing rent rises and giving local people priority for new homes. But he also wants to ban developers hoarding land which could be built on, triggering a drop in the value of shares of construction firms. Ed Miliband used a speech in Stockton-on-tees today to promise there is 'nothing more British than the dream of home-ownership' as he sets out plans to prioritise new homes for local people . The move to clampdown on landbanking - where firms hold on to undeveloped sites while its value increases - has proven unpopular. Yesterday Mr Miliband said he would introduce rent controls if it won the election and ban private landlords from raising rents by more than the rate of inflation for the duration of new three-year contracts. It is thought the policies contributed to the fall in shares in leading housebuilding firms. Barrett Developments saw shares drop from more than £5.42 each to under £5.32 within two hours of the FTSE opening, and closed at £5.37, a 0.74 per cent decline on the day. Shares in Taylor Wimpey fell sharply from £1.70 to under £1.66 this morning, before recovering to £1.68, a fall of 0.47 per cent. Persimmon, the third housebuilder in the FTSE 100, also saw shares fall sharply this morning, but they made up the losses before the end of the day. 'Nervousness over the election is finally starting to filter into the FTSE 100. Rent controls will affect the housing sector,' said Atif Latif, director of trading at Guardian Stockbrokers. Mr Miliband, pictured checking his phone as he travels to Stockton by train, wants to ban developers hoarding land which could be built on . In a speech today, Mr Miliband said there is 'nothing more British than the dream of home-ownership' as he sets out plans to prioritise new homes for local people. He warned that too often new homes are 'snapped up before local people get a look-in' and promised to cut the cost of getting on to the property ladder. Nine in 10 people buying their first home will benefit from the stamp duty break, saving them up to £5,000, according to Labour. In a speech in Stockton, Mr Miliband said: 'There's nothing more British than the dream of home-ownership, starting out in a place of your own. 'But for so many young people today that dream is fading with more people than ever renting when they want to buy, new properties being snapped up before local people get a look-in, young families wondering if this country will ever work for them. 'That is the condition of Britain today, a modern housing crisis which only a Labour government will tackle.' Higher taxes will also be imposed on foreign buyers and up to half of new homes will be set aside for local residents. The plan would cost £225 million a year,

Summary: Miliband says there's 'nothing more British than dream of home-ownership' Stamp duty cut would save first-time buyers up to £5,000 on cost of buying . Labour would also ensure new homes go to local people with law change .


Leeds midfielder Rudi Austin was sent off in the first half as Blackburn warmed up for Wednesday's home FA Cup quarter-final replay against Liverpool with a 3-0 win. Austin saw red in the 39th minute for elbowing Ben Marshall off the ball and though Leeds resisted strongly until just after the hour mark, second-half goals by Tom Cairney, Jordan Rhodes and Jay Spearing settled the match . Rovers extended their unbeaten away run to six matches while Leeds' five-game undefeated sequence came to an end. Blackburn players celebrate after scoring the third in their 3-0 victory over Leeds United . Tom Cairney (right) opened the scoring for Blackburn Rovers against Leeds United at Elland Road . Leeds: Silvestri, Wootton (Antenucci 66'), Bellusci, Bamba, Berardi (Cooper 66'), Austin, Murphy, Byram, Mowatt, Charlie Taylor, Morison (Sharp 86') Subs not used: Stuart Taylor, Dawson, Doukara, Philips . Booked: Antenucci, Murphy, Charlie Taylor . Sent off: Austin . Blackburn: Raya, Henley (Paul Taylor 59'), Baptiste, Kilgallon, Olsson, Cairney, Spearing, Williamson, Marshall, Rhodes, Gestede (Brown 64' (O'Sullivan 81')) Subs not used: Spurr, Lenihan, Steele, Evans . Booked: Henley, Taylor . Goals: Cairney 62' Rhodes 69' Spearing 80' Referee: Gary Sutton . Attendance: 25,293 . Austin, back in the Leeds side after a five-match absence, was shown a straight red card after referee Gary Sutton was called over by a linesman who had spotted the offence on former Stoke and Leicester winger Marshall in the right corner. Leeds fans voiced their wholehearted backing for head coach Neil Redfearn and his sacked assistant Steve Thompson. Loud chants of 'there's only one Neil Redfearn' and 'there's only one Steve Thompson' rang out around the ground soon after the start. Just two days earlier, Redfearn angrily said he was considering his future after Thompson was mysteriously suspended for the remainder of the season and told his contract would not be renewed. Thompson was informed of his suspension by Leeds' football director Nicola Salerno, who is believed to be considering his own position. Blackburn, who had 19-year-old Spanish keeper David Raya on debut, withstood early pressure before almost taking a 13th-minute lead when Rhodes shot against the bar and Marshall fired the rebound into the side-netting. Jordan Rhodes nets the second for Blackburn Rovers against Leeds United . Rhodes then produced a neat turn but shot over from eight yards and when Austin had Leeds' best chance so far, he nodded Charlie Taylor's cross over the bar before leaving Leeds to battle on with 10 men. Raya had been largely untested on his debut, his only first-half save keeping out Sam Byram's acute angled shot, but Leeds keeper Marco Silvestri had to pull off a desperate stop from Rudy Gestede at point-blank range in the 49th minute. Rovers had struggled to make their numerical advantage count as Leeds employed tight marking, with strikers Rhodes and Gestede starved of clear-cut opportunities, but two goals in a seven-minute spell turned the game Rovers' way. The breakthrough arrived in the 62nd minute. Lee Williamson's long pass down the right found Gestede who gave Giuseppe Bellusci

Summary: Blackburn secure easy win over 10-man Leeds United at Elland Road . Midfielder Rudi Austin sent off in first half for the home side . Tom Cairney, Jordan Rhodes and Jay Spearing strike for Rovers .


Hull bounced back from Thursday's derby defeat to Hull KR to snatch a surprise 28-20 victory at Langtree Park, condemning St Helens to a third straight defeat. A long-distance Jamie Shaul try was enough to seal a win that shocked the home side, who appeared to be hanging on after their Good Friday exertions. The injury-hit champions - who were in the wars again last week, losing to rivals Wigan - started with two teenage debutants in their three-quarters, and Hull sensed that there were some seams to pick at. Fetuli Talanoa (left) celebrates scoring against St Helens as Hull recorded a shock victory . Hull took an early lead after forcing a repeat set from a fumbled high kick and then another from offside on the line. That pressure finally told when Joe Westerman and Leon Pryce combined to create the space for Shaul to slip through. Jordan Rankin added the extras to make it 6-0. A Saints penalty from a high tackle put them in a good attacking spot and from there nice work from Lance Hohaia and James Roby sent the supporting Tommy Makinson skipping through. Makinson tagged on the two to level the match. And Saints were soon back for more and this time a lovely short ball from Jordan Turner sent Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook powering over the whitewash, with Makinson adding the goal . Tom Makinson, who brought Saints level after Shaul's early try, breaks away from two tacklers . The to-and-fro nature continued and a pair of Hull penalties gave them a great position to have another crack at the line with wing Curtis Naughton just managing to get the ball down despite tackle of Bailey to cut the deficit to 12-10 on 24 minutes. Saints very nearly hit right back with fresh-legged Alex Walmsley believing he had cashed in on a Hull dropped ball with a try, only for the in-goal touch judge to rule a knock on in the build up. Saints made a tactical switch at the break, with youngster Bailey withdrawn and the backline reshuffled. Hull hit the front eight minutes into the second half when former Saint Leon Pryce made a telling intervention, attacking the line and getting the ball down despite the tackle. Rankin's goal made it 16-12 to the visitors. Saints almost hit back immediately with a great break by Roby carving open the Hull defence, but although that play was foiled on the line they were soon back for more. Joe Westerman and Mark Minichiello stop Andre Savelio as Hull recorded a vital win at St Helens . And from a penalty on 54 minutes Turner, playing against his former club, showed some determination in driving towards the posts. Makinson improved to put Saints 18-16 ahead. Saints did suffer a stroke of bad luck when Adam Swift pieced the Hull left flank and was looking dangerous but then lost the ball. Hull forced an error when Hohaia was adjudged to have knocked on a high Pryce kick. From there the visitors piled on the pressure and that finally told

Summary: Weakened St Helens suffer another defeat against strong Hull side . Jamie Shaul scored late long-distance score to secure win . Inexperienced champions had looked like holding on until late shock .


Backlash: Virginia Roberts - pictured here with Prince Andrew - is being sued for defamation . The woman who claimed she slept with Prince Andrew whilst working as a sex slave is facing a legal backlash from two other men she claimed had relations with her, it emerged yesterday. Virginia Roberts is being sued for defamation by high profile US attorney Alan Dershowitz, who said that he wants to have her thrown in jail. Mr Dershowitz said that Miss Roberts would have to give evidence under oath and that if she repeated her claims she will have perjured herself. Miss Roberts has also been branded ‘despicable’ by model agency owner Jean Luc Brunel who said that he is considering legal action of his own. In a statement Mr Brunel said that he was ‘devastated by the unfounded accusations against him’ and wanted to take revenge. Earlier this week Florida Judge Kenneth Marra ordered Miss Roberts’ claims that she was a ‘sex slave’ to billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, a former friend of Andrew, be struck from the record. Amid the other ‘lurid’ allegations removed from the record were claims that she slept with the Duke of York, Mr Dershowitz and Mr Brunel. Mr Dershowitz, who used to represent Epstein, said there was ‘no way’ Miss Roberts could repeat any of the allegations in court ever again. He said: ‘If they try to bring it up in court we’re going to seek contempt proceedings against them. ‘The ultimate goal is for (Miss Roberts) to go to prison for perjury.’ Mr Dershowitz said that last week he tracked Miss Roberts down and served her with a subpoena that she will have to respond to under oath. He said: ‘If she repeats she had sex with me on Epstein’s ranch in New Mexico where I was at for one hour in the presence of five people, she will have committed perjury. ‘If she says I had sex with her on Jeffrey Epstein’s island where I was one day with my wife, my daughter, professor Michael Porter, his wife, and four members of his family, she will be committing perjury’. Defamation: Attorney Alan Dershowitz says he would like to see Ms Roberts in prison after her claims . Mr Brunel has not filed a claim against Miss Roberts yet but said that if she repeats her ‘lies’ again she will ‘end up in prison for perjury’. His lawyer said: ‘He’ll relentlessly sue those who persist in attributing to him any involvement in this sordid sexual scandal to which he is completely foreign’. Miss Roberts had attempted to join a lawsuit filed by two other women who seek to get Epstein’s 2008 plea deal overturned as they feel it was too lenient. In her filing she claimed that she was forced to take part in an orgy with the Duke when she was 17, under the legal age of consent in Florida, and that she slept with him in London, New York and on Epstein’s Caribbean island. Prince Andrew has always strongly denied the allegations against him. Buckingham

Summary: Virginia Roberts is being sued for defamation by lawyer Alan Dershowtiz . Model agency owner Jean Luc Brunel said he is considering legal action . Comes after judge orders Roberts' sex slave claims struck from the record .


Perth Glory supporters, who set off a series of flares, will face the prospect of a five year ban after the club slumped to a 3-0 defeat to Sydney FC. Police have charged two teenagers for allegedly setting off flares during which a 13-year-old boy suffered burns to his leg at around 7.10pm in Friday's clash at nib Stadium in Perth. The 16-year-old boy, from Bicton, has been charged with grievous bodily harm and use of signals and flares. He will appear before the Perth Children’s Court on May 6. The 15-year-old, from Palmyra, has been charged with grievous bodily harm and will appear in Perth Children's Court on May 8. Scroll down for video . Perth Glory fans set off a flare during the round 25 A-League match between the Perth Glory and Sydney FC at nib Stadium on Friday night . As angry fans vented their frustration at the club's hierarchy on Friday, a series of flares were set off within the club's active supporter group section amid wild scenes. Things escalated after Sydney went 3-0 up in the second half, with the supporter base venturing onto the concourse to set off more flares. NIB Stadium operators VenuesWest has threatened a five year ban on the patrons who were involved with setting the flares off within the stadium, Perth Now reports. VenuesWest chief executive David Etherton said the organisation will work with police to investigate the incident and CCTV footage to collect all related evidence. 'Anyone who is caught setting off flares within nib Stadium will immediately receive a lengthy ban,' he said. The crowd gather to watch a flare set off during the match as Sydney FC go on to win the match 3-0 . Perth Glory supporters, who set off a series of flares, will face the prospect of a five year ban . The incident follows as Glory were evicted from competing in the finals series and fined $269,000 after being found guilty of breaching the salary cap over a three-year period. Football Federation Australia claimed the club deliberately hid salary cap rorting for three seasons and failing to disclose payments and benefits to at least six players. Despite the club sitting equal top of the ladder with just two rounds remaining, Glory will now finish at seventh spot unless they launch a successful appeal against FFA's findings. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Perth Glory fans, who set off flares, will face the prospect of a five year ban . This comes after police charged two teens for allegedly setting of flares . A 13-year-old boy suffered burns to his leg and was taken to hospital . The 16-year-old and 15-year-old were charged with grievous bodily harm . The pair will appear at the Perth Children's Court next month .


First it was revealed that lashings of baby oil were used to keep Aidan Turner's rippling torso looking suitably divine in the hit BBC Sunday night series Poldark. Then came the admission that while Aidan, 31, very 'definitely' did not wear mascara to enhance his seductive stares, he was partial to a little eyeliner to define his smouldering eyes. Now, it seems eagle-eyed Poldark fans have a new question on their lips: just where has Aidan's chest hair gone? Scroll down for video . A good smattering! Has actor Aidan Turner, who has admitted to using baby oil to show off his physique to maximum effect, been 'manscaping' his once-hairy chest in favour of a less hirsute look? Definitely no 'scything' here...Aidan's chest hair looks distinctly more unkempt in this photo shoot for BBC comedy drama Being Human, which aired earlier this year . New images have emerged of the Irish star, whose brooding good looks have seen him capture a million hearts, looking a little more, shall we say, hirsute. In images shot to promote another BBC series Being Human, the actor, who is dating fellow rising Irish star Sarah Greene, appears to have a much thicker chest of hair, suggesting that he's done away with his natural rug in a bid to really show off the muscles underneath. Although it seems the BBC make-up department may have gone for a little gentle pruning rather than offering up the full, shaven reveal in a bid to stay true to the 18th century male grooming that Ross Poldark himself might have partaken in. It's unlikely that such a character would have reached for the razor, so a smattering of hair remains. Aidan's chest has been the subject of much viewer devotion throughout the series so far, thanks to the actor disrobing in plenty of scenes. Fans have taken to Twitter to comment on the latest Poldark male grooming debate. One viewer, @AidanTurner_Fan, remarked that she would rather see her favourite star with a full rug: 'Asked to shave his chest hair off?!! I'd rather he had it all!' Scythed but not clean shaven? The brooding star has stubble but not the bearded look the actor appears to favour in real life . Still brooding but a more natural image: A bearded Aidan pictured with his girlfriend Sarah Greene at the premiere for The Hobbit back in 2014 . While others have commented that even a smattering is too much. User Laura Kate said: 'I just can't forgive that chest hair. I just can't! But it's Aiden turner I could try. #Poldark'. And some got hot under the collar at the very thought of it. Tattooed_Mummy wrote on the social media site: 'I can't think of anything other than running my hands through Ross Poldark's chest hair.' The actor has confessed that he is 'inherently lazy' when it comes to perfecting his body beautiful and only really got in shape for Poldark as filming start dates approached. 'I worked hard for six weeks, killing myself in the gym, watching what I eat and

Summary: Photos taken for BBC show Being Human see Aidan Turner with a full 'rug' ...but his chest hair in Poldark's shirtless scenes looks distinctly pruned . Fans take to Twitter to comment on new Poldark male grooming debate . Aidan admits he uses baby oil to make his muscles look good in the series .


The wife of LA Angels player Josh Hamilton has revealed she was 'blindsided' by his decision to file for divorce and insists she has never been unfaithful. Real Housewives of Orange County star Katie said there was no 'big fight or blow up' which caused their marriage to end. Speaking to TMZ Sports she said 'nothing sparked it' and slammed reports she cheated on the slugger as 'entirely false'. 'I've always stood by him and I'll always stand by him,' she added. 'I support and love him now and down the road.' Hamilton filed for divorce from his wife two months ago - around the same time he admitted to an alcohol and drugs relapse, it has emerged. Scroll down for video . Split: Real Housewives of Orange County star Katie said there was no 'big fight or blow up' which caused her marriage to LA Angel Josh Hamilton to end. The filing comes after his self-reported relapse and just months after they celebrated 10 years together (pictured) 'She's my girl': Hamilton posted this image on Twitter alongside the message. Katie has insisted she will always lo . Loved up: When he shared the above photo in November, he gushed about how much he loved his wife . The divorce petition was filed in late February in Tarrant County, Texas, where Hamilton played five seasons with the Texas Rangers before moving to LA, the Dallas Morning News reported. Hamilton, 33, married his wife Katie in 2004. Katie, who will appear on the 10th season of The Real Housewives of Orange County when it airs this summer, has a daughter from a previous relationship and three more daughters with Hamilton. The petition doesn't detail the reasons for the split and only cites 'conflict'. In the petition, Hamilton outlined 34 requests. Among them, he called for his wife to be banned from using his Maserati and 1972 Chevrolet Blazer, the Dallas Morning News reported. He also requested she be prohibited from 'hiding' the children from him, from allowing men to stay the night while his children are home, and from making disparaging remarks about him or his family. But in March, Mrs Hamilton submitted a general denial to her husband's petition and this month, the couple agreed not to communicate with each other throughout the case. Hamilton is not allowed to see his children without supervision, according to court records. He is also banned from going to the couple's properties in Westlake Texas; Newport Coast, California; and Valley Mills, Texas. Last week, the couple's six-bedroom, eight-bathroom home in Newport Coast went on the market for $16.5 million. The property has ocean views, an eight-car garage and a pool and spa, according to the listing. Family: The couple has four daughters, including a 14-year-old (right) from Katie's former relationship. Hamilton is now not allowed to see the girls without supervision, according to court records . Split: The couple, pictured last year, have not listed the reasons behind their divorce, citing only 'conflict' Katie Hamilton, pictured with her oldest daughter, Julia, will appear on the upcoming

Summary: LA Angel Josh Hamilton filed for divorce from Katie two months ago . Was around the same time he admitted to a drugs and alcohol relapse . Reality star insisted there was no 'big fight or blow up' causing the split . Has maintained she still loves him and will always stand by him .


If Rory McIlroy succeeds in his bid to complete a career grand slam by winning the forthcoming Masters, it will complete a life-long journey for the world's best golfer. In conjunction with his sponsor Bose, McIlroy has released a video chronicling his journey from playing the back greens as a youngster to conquering the golfing world - plus a few low points along the way. The video begins with McIlroy embarking on a jog at the crack of dawn as the tagline 'Six weeks to Georgia' appears on the screen. The video features an interview with Rory McIlroy as a youngster before he became a golfing superstar . Old footage of McIlroy honing his golfing skills in his parent's living room feature during the video . McIlroy walks away after he threw his club into the lake at the WGC-Cadillac Championship in March . 'Dad took me out into the course and made me hit a couple of shots and that's how I got into golf,' says a young McIlroy at the beginning of the feature. The moments of triumph are not the only events covered in the video as McIlroy's implosion at the WGC Cadillac Championship when he threw his 3-iron in the lake out of sheer frustration is also touched upon. 'There's always going to be highs and lows,' says the Northern Irishman. 'There's been low points in my professional career. I think everybody goes through that at some part of their life where they're not quite comfortable with who they are and they're trying to figure themselves out. McIlroy gets through some tough gym work as he steps up his preparations for Augusta . 'I've never been a perfectionist, but I've always wanted to be the best that I can be,' McIlroy states . The Northern Irishman heads to Augusta hoping to complete a full set of major titles . 'I guess you just have to go back to the drawing board. It's just about figuring out what you need to do to put yourself back on the right track.' McIlroy's grueling training regime has been well documented with the video showcasing the Holywood native hard at work in the gym as he steps up his preparations for the big one in Augusta on April 9. 'I had this vision and this dream of trying to become the best player in the world and I just wanted to do everything I could to try and achieve that. McIlroy hits the road as the World No 1 steps up his training ahead of the 2015 Masters on April 9 . 'I've never been a perfectionist, but I've always wanted to be the best that I can be.' 'People didn't think that I worked as hard as I did. They think that it's mostly natural talent. They don't see the hard work that goes in behind it to be able to achieve these things.' He continues: 'I try to not talk about the Masters. People have been bringing it up since last year. It sort of means more this year because

Summary: Rory McIlroy heads to the Masters hoping to complete a career grand slam . Bose have released a video chronicling McIlroy's early career . The 2015 Masters kicks off at Augusta on April 9 . READ: McIlroy warned Tiger Woods he would catch him after penning golf legend a letter... when he was just nine years old! CLICK HERE for all the latest news and build-up to the Masters 2015 .


Nicola Sturgeon today threatened to 'change the direction' of the UK parliament without even becoming an MP as the SNP stepped up its demands on Labour. The SNP leader insisted she would call the shots in the event of a hung parliament, even though she is not even standing for election to the Commons. And she vowed to use the influence of dozens of MPs to get her way for the next five years without voting down the government. Scroll down for video . SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon, pictured today in Kilmarnock, insisted she would call the shots in the event of a hung parliament, even though she is not even standing for election to the Commons . Ms Sturgeon said that Mr Miliband will 'have to reflect how people have voted and they will have to on a practical level be prepared to talk to others and compromise with others in order to get their policies through' Ms Sturgeon has made clear she would act to 'lock' the Tories out of power and prop up a Labour government. The SNP have enjoyed a surge in popularity since September's referendum on independence, despite 55 per cent of people voting stay in the UK. A new opinion poll by TNS puts the SNP on 54 per cent, up two points on two weeks ago, with Labour down two points to 22 per cent. Labour now faces the prospect of near-wipeout north of the border, robbing Ed Miliband of his chances of an overall majority. However, Ms Sturgeon has made clear she would act to 'lock' the Tories out of power and prop up a Labour government. Both sides have ruled out a formal coalition, and yesterday Mr Miliband said he had 'made it clear we're not interested' in deals, such as a 'confidence and supply' arrangement where the SNP would agree to back Labour on important votes such as the Budget. But Ms Sturgeon insists that after polling day, Labour will be forced to do as she says. 'Ed Miliband can say what he wants right now, he's entitled to do so, but he can't deny reality,' she told BBC Radio 4's Today programme. 'If there is a situation after the election where neither of the big parties has a majority they will have to reflect how people have voted and they will have to on a practical level be prepared to talk to and compromise with others in order to get their policies through. 'Now, whether that's as part of a formal deal, or on an issue-by-issue basis it gives parties like the SNP enormous clout and enormous influence.' A new opinion poll by TNS puts the SNP on 54 per cent, up two points on two weeks ago, with Labour down two points to 22 per cent . Support for the SNP has soared since the independence referendum in September, when 55 per cent of people voted against leaving the UK . Labour leader Ed Miliband, arriving at the Arc Arts Centre in Stockton-on-Tees with local candidate Louise Baldock, said he

Summary: SNP leader says she will hold talks with Westminster parties after May 8 . First Minister is not standing for election and will not be in Commons . Vows to use Fix Term Parliament Act to 'change direction' of government . Mandelson's firm says the SNP will emerge as the winners of the election . TNS poll puts SNP up two points on 54%, with Labour down two to 22% .


Puppies spend their time discovering the world with more enthusiasm than any human could muster. And an English Bulldog named Hazel is no exception to this rule, as demonstrated in her attempts to get the better of a washing basket. Filmed in a front room, the video begins erratically with the dog flying through the air and jumping onto the basket, which sits on its side. The video begins with the dog rather erratically jumping onto the basket and forcing in onto its base . With its weight the dog forces the basket over onto its base and lands inside it, before quickly running around in a circle. Pausing to look at the camera from within the basket, Hazel rather foolishly leans up against the side of it. And suddenly her weight causes the basket to fall onto its side and send her and some clothes sprawling onto the floor. The bulldog puppy named Hazel stands inside the basket and rather foolishly leans up against the side of it . Suddenly the basket falls onto its side sending a surprised Hazel sprawling onto the floor with some clothes . Hazel looks shocked as she struggles to stop herself rolling over entirely, and attempts to get her footing. The dog then sits casually next to the basket as if nothing happened before jumping to her feet and taking a bite out of the rim of it. Forcing it back on to its base, the puppy once again lands inside of it and looks at the camera while continuing to chew. The puppy begins chewing the sides of the basket while looking up at the video maker . Like butter wouldn't melt! The video concludes with the puppy staring at the video maker after chewing the basket . The video concludes with the dog staring at the video maker looking like butter wouldn’t melt. Hazel the Bulldog is featured in a number of videos, which her owner uploads to her YouTube channel and Instagram page. In them Hazel is filmed discovering the world by doing such things as play on a skateboard, look at her reflection in a mirror for the first time and try out a collar. Hazel the Bulldog is featured in a number of videos uploaded to both Youtube and Instagram .

Summary: The English Bulldog puppy named Hazel jumps into the basket . After leaning on the side of it, the puppy is thrown across room . Puppy gets up, jumps back inside basket and chews on its rim . Hazel the Bulldog is featured in a number of videos on YouTube .


Malaysia has passed a controversial terror law aimed at tackling growing support for Islamic State extremists in the country in a move opponents denounced as a harsh blow for civil rights. The Prevention of Terrorism Act - passed in the capital Kuala Lumpur yesterday - officially enables authorities to detain suspected terrorists for two years without charge or trial. But it also allows for the authorities to apply for unlimited extensions after those two years expire - something that will be decided by a government-appointed terrorism board, not a judge and jury. The bill effectively reintroduces the controversial prospect of indefinite detention without trial in Malaysia - something Prime Minister Najib Razak originally repealed in 2012. Rise: Malaysian police said in January they had arrested a total of 120 people with suspected links or sympathies to the Islamic State terror group (pictured), or who had sought to travel to war-torn Syria or Iraq . Razak's political opponents and human rights groups had urged for the bill to be withdrawn, claiming it is 'open to abuse and is a grievous blow to democracy'. Human Rights Watch described it as 'a giant step backwards for human rights'. The legislation was passed after midnight, following 15 hours of debate, according to media reports. Its passage was not in doubt due to the ruling regime's majority in parliament. Authorities have expressed increasing alarm in the wake of ISIS' bloody jihad in Syria, which police say has drawn dozens of recruits from traditionally moderate, Muslim-majority Malaysia. Yesterday police said 17 people, including two who recently returned from Syria, had been arrested on suspicion of plotting terror attacks in Kuala Lumpur. No further details were given. International: Malaysian authorities have expressed increasing alarm in the wake of ISIS' bloody jihad in Syria, which police say has drawn dozens of recruits from traditionally moderate, Muslim-majority Malaysia . Police said in January they had arrested a total of 120 people with suspected Islamic State links or sympathies, or who had sought to travel to Syria or Iraq. They also said 67 Malaysians were known at the time to have gone abroad to join IS jihadists, and that five had died fighting for the movement. The terrorism act has heightened worries in Malaysia over a deepening crackdown on civil liberties launched by the government in the wake of a 2013 election setback. The ruling United Malays National Organisation has been in charge since 1957, but faces possible defeat at the hands of an opposition that has campaigned against government corruption and alleged abuse of power. Dozens of government critics, including opposition politicians, academics, activists, and journalists, have been hit with sedition or other charges after criticising the regime. Leader: The bill effectively reintroduces the controversial prospect of indefinite detention without trial in Malaysia - something Prime Minister Najib Razak (pictured) originally repealed in 2012 . In particular, the terror legislation has revived concerns of a return to a previous draconian Internal Security Act that allowed detention without trial and was repeatedly used against opposition politicians. The ISA was scrapped in 2012

Summary: Law allows police to hold suspects for two years without charge or trial . Government-appointed terror board can then decide to grant an extension . Opponents and human rights groups said the bill was 'open to abuse' and represents 'a giant step backwards for human rights' Law has been introduced to combat the growing threat of ISIS in Malaysia .


Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson has decided against hosting BBC's Have I Got News For You later this month. The TV personality was due to record the show, which he has hosted in the past, on April 23 to be broadcast the following day. The recording would have marked his first appearance for the BBC since being dismissed for hitting Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon in a 'fracas' at a hotel over dinner. Scroll down for video . Jeremy Clarkson will not be hosting an episode of Have I Got News For You later this month, according to the show's producers, though they expect him to return to the show later in the year . Jimmy Mulville, managing director of Hat Trick Productions, said: 'On reflection, Jeremy Clarkson has decided not to host Have I Got News For You. 'We fully expect him to resume his hosting duties later in the year.' Clarkson had been a regular feature on BBC television since taking over Top Gear in 1988 from previous producer Noel Edmonds. He is credited with taking the show from being a niche motoring programme to the most watched series on BBC 2. The hosting slot would have marked Clarkson's first appearance on the BBC since he was dismissed from Top Gear for hitting producer Oisin Tymon . His brash presenting style and refusal to bow to PC culture earned him legions of admirers and critics, and controversy dogged his career. He was put on a 'final warning' after allegedly saying a racial slur on air while reciting a nursery rhyme, and drew more unwanted attention after the Top Gear team were kicked out of Argentina last year while filming a Christmas special. Clarkson's car had a numberplate which was thought to be a deliberate reference the Falklands war, though the BBC denied this. He was suspended by the broadcaster on March 10 when reported himself to the corporation following a row in which producer Oisin Tymon was punched, splitting his lip. Following a week-long investigation, director-general Tony Hall decided against renewing his contract saying at the time 'a line has been crossed'. Despite Clarkson's unruly behaviour, he received an outpouring of public support, including from his friend and Prime Minister, David Cameron, while a million people signed a petition asking for him to be reinstated. Despite Top Gear being taken off the air, Clarkson has not been banned from appearing on the BBC altogether, and so speculation fell on his Have I Got News For You appearance. The car enthusiast also has a controversial history on that programme, once throwing a pen at team captain and Private Eye editor Ian Hislop, cutting his cheek. Clarkson has vowed to keep working after being dismissed from the BBC, and will appear on stage for a series of live motoring shows with former colleagues Richard Hammond and James May. It emerged last week that he will appear on stage with his former Top Gear colleagues, Richard Hammond and James May, later this year to fulfil a series of shows planned before he

Summary: Clarkson was due to host satirical news show at the end of this month . Would have been first BBC appearance since dismissal from Top Gear . However producers today confirmed he has withdrawn from show .


Jurgen Klopp would be perfect for Arsenal but the club should keep faith with Arsene Wenger, according to Gunners legend Nigel Winterburn. Klopp is on the radar of a number of top clubs after announcing that he will leave Dortmund at the end of the season. The 47-year-old has long been linked with taking over from Wenger, but the Frenchman has two years left on his contract. Jurgen Klopp has put a number of clubs on alert after deciding to leave Dortmund at the end of the season . A Borussia Dortmund fan holds up a sign thanking Klopp for his achievements in the last seven years . Arsene Wenger should be given more two more years at Arsenal, according to Nigel Winterburn . 'If Arsene Wenger decides to step down or move upstairs, then obviously he’s a manager with the credentials, the way his teams play, I think a lot of people would think it’s a perfect fit,' Winterburn told Goal. 'I would like Arsene Wenger to see out the next two years, and see where we are then, but obviously, with Klopp leaving Dortmund, it sort of puts the conundrum in because he’s been linked with Arsenal before, particularly when Arsenal were struggling. Wenger was coming under severe pressure, so I understand where it’s coming from but I would be surprised if there was a change this summer. 'This year we've just had, in terms of the spending power and the players coming in, and the next two, where we'll see the vision of where Arsenal are going to go and where they'll be after that.'

Summary: Jurgen Klopp will leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season . Arsene Wenger's contract at Arsenal has two more years to run until 2017 . Nigel Winterburn believes the club should let Wenger see out his deal .


A Turkish teenager returned home from work to find his entire family were dead from suspected food poisoning. Abdulkadir Zeyat, 45, his 43-year-old wife Antika, and their six children were all discovered at their house in the village of Alintepe in the country's eastern Agri Province. Turkish authorities believe the family, which included siblings as young as three-years-old, died of food poisoning. Kemal Zeyat, 19, had returned from work to his family home to find his six younger siblings (two of whom are pictured and his parents were dead . Mr and Mrs Zeyat, and six of their children (one of whom is pictured) are thought to have died from food poisoning or exposure to poisonous gas from a gas cylinder used by the family for lightning purposes . Other theories suggested that the tragic deaths may have been down to a possible poisonous gas leak from a cylinder they kept for lighting. purposes. The only survivor was the couple's eldest son, Kemal Zeyat, 19, who had been out at work in the north-western city of Istanbul. He is now receiving counselling to try to come to terms with the devastating loss. Tragically, father Mr Zeyat - who would normally have been working away from home - had popped home to see his family when he too became a victim of the gas leak or food poisoning and died. The bodies of the family were found at the Turkish home (pictured being attended by police) by neighbours who became concerned after they noticed the house had been unusually quiet . Friends and neighbours called an ambulance but the family was pronounced dead at the scene. Kemal is now receiving counselling for the tragedy . The shocking discovery was made by the Zeyat family's neighbours. Residents nearby had been concerned after they noticed the house and yard - usually filled with children laughing and playing - was eerily silent. When they went to check if everything was ok, they discovered the bodies of the children, aged between 3 and 18 years old, and of the parents. Neighbour Ates Demir, 43, said: 'Nobody answered the door, so we broke it down. They looked so peaceful, lying there as if they were asleep, but they didn't wake up and we couldn't see any signs of breathing. 'We called an ambulance but all they could do was to confirm everyone was dead.' An investigation is currently under way into the cause of their deaths, according to village head Idris Ceri, 59. The bodies have been taken to Doğubayazit State Hospital's morgue for autopsy.

Summary: Abdulkadir Zeyat, wife Antika, and six children were discovered at home . Authorities suspect food poisoning or a gas leak for their tragic deaths . Neighbours became concerned when they noticed house was eerily quiet . Only survivor was couple's eldest son Kemal Zeyat who'd been out at work .


Manchester United's Radamel Falcao believes Manchester City counterpart Sergio Aguero is his side's biggest threat. The Colombian striker was speaking at the #HeadtoHead for Puma's 'evoSPEED 1.3' alongside the Argentine when he spoke highly of this weekend's Manchester derby. Falcao said: 'They are a very talented team, with a danger all over the pitch, but Sergio Aguero has been a really dangerous player for Manchester United in the past matches. Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao believes Sergio Aguero is his side's biggest threat on Sunday . Argentina international Aguero has scored six times against United since he joined City in 2011 . 'He scored many goals, and always needs to be watched carefully. If there is one player more than others to watch out for, I'd say it is Aguero.' Falcao did not feature at the Etihad earlier this season but is fully aware of what the derby means in the city. 'It really means a lot to our fans and theirs, so of course I'd be thrilled to play in this match on Sunday. The atmosphere will be phenomenal,' he said. 'In Manchester the derby means a lot. Unfortunately I didn't play in the derby earlier this season, but you could sense the atmosphere in the city for more than a week before the match itself, it was all people were talking about.' Falcao and Aguero came face-to-face at a Puma event on Thursday . Falcao (right) says he is happy at United despite playing a bit-part role for much of the season . Falcao says he is happy at United despite having to settle for bit-part role under Louis van Gaal. 'Every football player wants to play, that's very normal, but I respect the manager and the decisions he makes,' he said. 'I keep working hard in training, learning every day how to play in different systems, in different styles of football. 'Manchester United is a great club, I am very happy to be here and because of this I am happy to be patient.'

Summary: Manchester United welcome Manchester City to Old Trafford on Sunday . Sergio Aguero has scored six goals against Man Utd since joining City . Radamel Falcao says the Argentine is the main threat for Man United . Falcao is hoping to make his first appearance in a Manchester derby . Colombian says he is happy at Man Utd despite bit-part role this season .


The grandmother of a Virginia teen missing since March 2 came out swinging Sunday at authorities who she says have been 'doing nothing' to bring the girl home. Katherine Hadsell says she's eager for police in Norfolk to give 'more insight into what they're actually doing' to find 18-year-old college student Anjelica Hadsell. The Longwood University student was home for spring break when she vanished. Police just this past week focused their search on a pond near Carrsville after getting a new tip that her cell phone may be below its surface. Scroll down for video . Concerned? Katherine Hadsell says police aren't doing enough to find 18-year-old AJ, who's been missing for a month. Further, she says her son - AJ's stepfather Wesley Hadsell - was arrested unjustly as he took it upon himself to investigate the crime by breaking into a Norfolk area home . Police are searching a pond near Carrsville, Virginia, in an attempt to find the cell phone of Anjelica 'AJ' Hadsell, a Longwood University freshman who was last seen on March 2. Meanwhile, the family says they've been left in the dark about how, exactly, police were led to the pond in the first place. And Hadsell's stepfather has found himself the focus of area police after he was caught allegedly breaking into a home two weeks after Anjelica's disappearance, an act his mother Katherine says was out of fatherly concern. Katherine Hadsell told ABC News her son Wesley had heard his stepdaughter could be inside the home. 'As any father would, if you hear that your daughter may or may not be in a house or being held or some of her belongings or at a location, any father is going to try and find out,' Katherine Hadsell said. Hadsell had not been named a suspect as he awaited a hearing on six charges including four charges of obstructing justice, one charge of possessing ammunition after a felony and one charge of breaking and entering. Local resident Steve Hines over the weekend said that divers were searching the outer edges of the pond for the Longwood University freshman's phone, which sent strange text messages to her mother shortly after her disappearance. AJ Hadsell (left) was last seen driving near her parents' home in Norfolk and her stepfather Wesley Hadsell (right) was taken into custody late last month after being interrogated by police for more than 15 hours . The teenager was last seen when she was home for spring break driving near her home in Norfolk, roughly 40 miles from the pond searched Friday, according to 13 News Now. Hines said that police showed him a picture and asked him if he had seen a white van for Quality Plumbing. He said that he had seen the vehicle, which belongs to a company where Hadsell's stepfather Wesley works, driving along the rural road. He had been working in nearby Franklin, Virginia, around the time of the disappearance. The stepfather of the teenager, 36, was taken into police custody late last month amid claims that he

Summary: Anjelica 'AJ' Hadsell, 18, has been missing since March 2, when she was home in Norfolk while on spring break from Longwood University . Her stepgrandmother says police aren't doing enough to find AJ and that her son was unjustly arrested while pursuing his own investigation . AJ's stepdad Wesley Hadsell has been in jail since breaking into a home he says is connected to the crime . Mr. Hadsell is awaiting a hearing on four charges of obstructing justice, a charge of possessing ammunition after a felony and breaking and entering .


In Custody: Doug Hughes was put under arrest for his gyro-copter stunt . Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson has admitted that a gyro-copter flew 80 miles undetected and under the radar from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to the lawn of the US Capitol on Wednesday. Reacting to the latest embarrassing security lapse at the White House and Capitol, Johnson pleaded for calm and resisted calls for sweeping changes. 'I want to know all the facts before I reach an assessment of what can and should be done about gyrocopters in the future,' he said. Johnson confirmed that the pilot, Florida postal worker Doug Hughes, was interviewed by the Secret Service almost two years ago. He said the Secret Service passed along the information from that interview to 'all of the appropriate law enforcement agencies.' Johnson said his first reaction on hearing of the incident was to ask, 'What's a gyrocopter?' The tiny, open-air aircraft landed without injuries to anyone, but the incident raises questions about how someone could be allowed to fly all the way from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, right up to the Capitol. Hughes has said he was making the flight to publicize his concerns about the corrupting influence of money in politics, and deliver letters to all 535 members of Congress on the topic. 'We are a democracy. We don't have fences around our airspace, so we've got to find the right balance between living in a free and open society and security and the protection of federal buildings,' Johnson told reporters on Capitol Hill. 'And so we want to stay one step ahead of every incident like this, but then again, you don't want to overreact, either.' Scroll Down for Video . Approach: The small gyro-copter (circled in red) lands on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington as members of the public walk by . Practice run: Doug Hughes flies his gyrocopter near the Wauchula Municipal Airport in Wauchula, Florida prior to his 'insane' stunt on Wednesday . Preparation: Doug Hughes loads his gyro-copter onto a trailer before he flew it from Gettysburg to Washington D.C. Johnson defended existing protocols for dealing with the restricted airspace over Washington, D.C., federal buildings and monuments. 'We've got a well-coordinated federal response to dealing with issues of those who penetrate the restricted airspace without permission,' he said. Just the day before, Hughes caused a major security scare when he landed his gyro-copter on the US Capitol lawn - coming just seconds from being shot out of the sky. House Homeland Security panel Chairman Michael McCaul revealed that Capitol authorities had Doug Hughes, 61, in their sights and were prepared to open fire. 'Had it gotten any closer to the speaker's balcony they have long guns to take it down, but it didn't. It landed right in front,' McCaul said about the flight which was undetected until authorities actually saw the craft approach. Practice: Doug Hughes flys his gyro-copter near the Wauchula Municipal Airport in Wauchula, Florida in March during a trial-run for his US Capitol stunt . Protest flight: Doug Hughes took off

Summary: Florida mailman Doug Hughes landed gyro-copter on Wednesday . Flew 80-miles from Gettysburg to Washington D.C. and was not detected . NORAD failed to identify the single-seat craft as it flew under the radar . Homeland Security chief called for calm and no over-reaction to security breach .


Women and vanity have always gone hand in hand. Indeed, archaeologists have been known to find the remains of bodies clutching make-up, beauty tools in graves and detailed beauty manuals from bygone times. While they may not have had vampire facials, cellulite cream and contouring kits at their disposal, the women of ancient history had some fascinating methods for beautifying themselves. The women of ancient history, including Mary Queen of Scots, who washed herself in white wine, had some fascinating methods for beautifying themselves . Cleopatra, for one, had some interesting methods and even penned a book documenting her most prized beauty secrets. The famed Egyptian beauty famously bathed in donkey-milk baths. Her daily donkey-milk baths, which she believed had anti-ageing and skin smoothing properties thanks to the alpha hydroxy acids, apparently required over 700 donkeys to accomplish. She often mixed donkey-milk with crocodile dung to create a face mask and also bathed in rose petals to leave her skin smelling sweet. Egyptian queen Nefertiti, meanwhile, loved to make her own cosmetics, including her own blend of eyeliner using lead-based kohl, and clay and crushed beetles as blusher. Cleopatra, left, the famed Egyptian beauty, famously bathed in donkey-milk baths, while Empress Elisabeth of Austria, right, loved to conjure up her own face creams in the 19th century . The goddesses of Ancient Greece strove to achieve a pale complexion and made honey and olive oil-based concoctions to achieve this. They used a combination of white lead and olive oil to whiten the skin and created an on-trend monobrow using dark powder. Bleach blonde hair was coveted in Ancient Greece and women doused themselves in vinegar to get the look. Meanwhile, the ladies of ancient India used cow dung and urine to boost their beauty regime and were said to treat problem skin and cracked heels using the bizarre ingredient. A rouge pout came courtesy of betel leaves, which women would chomp on. The Geishas of Japan used rice flour to whiten their faces and cleansed with nightingale poop . The Geishas of Japan - particularly in the Heian era - achieved black teeth with oxidised iron fillings steeped in an acidic solution. Faces were whitened using rice flour and removed using nightingale poop, a treatment that beauty salons are adding to their menus today. Over in China, female emperor Wu Zetian mixed Chinese motherwort with cold water to cleanse her face. Mary, Queen of Scots was said to wash her body in white wine, which, thanks to its antiseptic alcohol content, was deemed to help boost her complexion. Empress Elisabeth (Sisi) of Austria loved to conjure up her own face creams in the 19th century. She mixed spermaceti (a wax found in the head of sperm whales), rosewater and almond oil and coated her face with the substance daily. She was also fond of creating a DIY night mask using raw veal and crushed strawberries.

Summary: Mary Queen of Scots washed herself in white wine . Ancient Indian women used cow dung and urine to boost their beauty . Cleopatra bathed in donkey-milk to achieve smooth skin .


Patterns appearing on both the very large and very small scale are rare in nature. But researchers have found such a pattern in two apparently unrelated places - cells in human skin, and the mysterious fairy circles in Namibia. While the distribution of desert fairy circles may look random, as if the landscape is marked with freckles, the pattern closely matches the distribution pattern of skin cells. Researchers have found a similar pattern in two apparently unrelated places - skin cells and the mysterious fairy circles in the Namibian desert. The illustration on the left shows the distribution of skin cells, and the one on the right plots fairy circles, which are also arranged in polygons . ‘It's a completely amazing, strange match,’ said Professor Robert Sinclair, head of the Mathematical Biology Unit at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) in Japan. Desert fairy circles are considered one of nature's greatest mysteries because no one knows how they form. Found in Namibia, they are large barren patches of earth measuring anywhere between 10ft and 65ft in diameter (three metres to 20 metres) that are ringed by short grass dotting the scrub land like craters on the moon, or big freckles. Several teams of scientists are trying to explain the bizarre markings, and suggestions have included termites nibbling grass, zebras rolling in circles, competition for resources, hydrocarbons emanating from the depths of the earth to kill off patches of vegetation and even aliens. Desert fairy circles (pictured) are considered one of nature's greatest mysteries because it is now known how they form. Found in Namibia, they are large barren patches of earth ringed by short grass dotting the desert like craters on the moon, or big freckles . Now, Professor Sinclair and Haozhe Zhang believe they have identified a small, but vital, piece of the puzzle by comparing their distribution to skin cells. The duo compared the number of 'neighbours' adjacent to fairy circles and skin cells, according to the study published in Ecological Complexity. They used satellite images of fairy circles and a computer to draw lines halfway between each pair to give them invisible boundaries that look similar to cell walls. The majority of skin cells and fairy circles both had six 'neighbours', and similar percentages of other neighbours (shown in this graph) The computer then counted how many neighbours surrounded each fairy circle. Another group of researchers had calculated skin cell neighbours in a similar way several years ago, which was used as a comparison. The experts found that the results were almost identical, in that both the majority of skin cells and fairy circles had six neighbours. And the percentage of fairy circles with four, five, six, seven, eight and nine neighbours was essentially the same as the skin cells. ‘I didn't expect it to be so close,’ Professor Sinclair said. ‘We spent a lot of time checking because it really looked too close to believe.’ Mr Zhang, a PhD student at Iowa State University who was previously at OISTsaid that future mathematical models designed to

Summary: It is not known how fairy circles in the Namibian desert are made . Clue may lie in the distribution of the barren circles of Earth in grassland . Researchers in Japan discovered their distribution is similar to skin cells . Like human cells, the mysterious circles typically have six 'neighbours'


A teacher who was suspended for allowing her class to write 'get well soon' letters to a convicted police killer claims the children wanted to send notes to him. Marilyn Zuniga sparked outrage for allowing her third grade class in Orange, New Jersey, to pen letters to murderer Mumia Abu-Jamal, after he collapsed in the bathroom of the State Correctional Institution at Mahanoy. Abu-Jamal, 60, is serving a life sentence in prison after he shot Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner in cold blood in 1981. Marilyn Zuniga apologised after she allowed her students to write to convicted police killer Mumia Abu-Jamal after he became ill while serving a life sentence in prison, but said the students wanted to write to him . Ms Zuniga has apologised for publicising the efforts of her pupils online, but said they had wanted to write to Abu-Jamal, according to philly.com. Both her pupils and high school students in the Philadelphia Student Union wrote to the killer. Ms Zuniga spoke at the Orange school board after she was suspended from her position while officials investigate. She explained that she had previously asked her class to consider Abu-Jamal's quote 'So long as one just person is silenced, there is no justice.' She said when she told students the former Black Panther was ill, they had asked to write to him in prison. Ms Zuniga told the board she had made a mistake and was prepared to resign rather than be fired, to prevent damage to her career. Mumia's supporters say photos of the killer eleased this week by his wife show how ill and frail he is . Third graders in Orange, New Jersey, and high school students in the Philadelphia Student Union sent Mumia Abu-Jamal letters wishing him well after he was hospitalized last week . The letters caused many to criticize the actions of the teacher. Richard Costello, political coordinator for the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police, said the letters set a dangerous example. He previously told Fox News: 'I think its both alarming and outrageous that any teacher would use a group of innocent seven-year-olds to promote a twisted agenda glorifying murder, glorifying hatred and glorifying violence,' Abu Jamal was sentenced to life in prison after he shot Mr Faulkner in the back and then, once he was dead, in between the eyes. Abu-Jamal shot dead Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner in 1981, shooting him at first in the back . His conviction was upheld through years of appeals, but he has gained international support for his claim that he's the victim of a racist justice system. Abu-Jamal was originally sentenced to death for the killing, but this was overturned in 2012. The official reason the convicted killer was hospitalized has not been released. However reports say he was suffering high blood sugar levels which may be linked to diabetes. The killer's supporters include celebrities like Whoopi Goldberg, and many hail him as a revolutionary. Johanna Fernandez, a professor of history at Baruch College who delivered the letters said they had made Abu-Jamal 'smile' and

Summary: Mumia Abu-Jamal was murdered Philadelphia police officer in 1981 . He collapsed in prison earlier this month and was taken to hospital . Marilyn Zuniga allowed her third grade pupils to write to killer Abu-Jamal . Teacher apologised for actions but said her pupils wanted to write to him . She said pupils became interested in Abu-Jamal after learning about him .


The devastated parents of a nursing student whose body was found on a farm north of Glasgow have joined hundreds of mourners at a vigil. Karen Buckley vanished after a night out in the city at the weekend, sparking a four-day police search which yesterday found her body at High Craigton Farm. About 300 people - including the 24-year-old's mother and father Marian and John, and their son Kieran - attended a memorial at Glasgow's George Square today. A man, believed to be 21-year-old Alexander Pacteau, has been arrested in connection with Miss Buckley's death. He made a brief appearance in a private hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court today. Scroll down for video . Grief stricken Marian and John Buckley (right) today joined hundreds of mourners at a vigil held in memory of their daughter Karen. Their son Kieran is pictured left . Miss Buckley was found dead on a farm north of Glasgow after going missing from a nightclub in the city . Miss Buckley's parents Marian and John (pictured) and two of her brothers arrived in George Square and looked at the tributes . A security van arrives at Glasgow Sheriff Court ahead of a court appearance by a 21-year-old charged with Miss Buckley's murder . Tearful friends, family and colleagues of the popular student laid flowers and left messages of condolence . At the vigil this afternoon, many brought flowers and candles to lay in the square. Cards and messages were also left, with people expressing their grief. A piper played as mourners laid flowers and others sang Scottish and Irish songs before a minute's silence was held. Towards the end of the vigil, Miss Buckley's parents Marian and John and two of her brothers arrived in George Square and looked at the tributes. Marian Buckley hugged husband John as they read messages of sorrow and support for the family. Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) - where Miss Buckley was studying occupational health - was well represented, with many young people in attendance wearing GCU tracksuits and jumpers. The vigil was organised by former Scottish Socialist politician Rosie Kane. She said: 'I don't want to be here, that's the first thing I need to say. Kieran Buckley, Karen's brother, is comforted by one of the many people who attended the vigil today . Karen's grief stricken mother Marian (pictured in the white and blue coat) embraces another mourner at the memorial . Show of support: Around 300 people gathered for a vigil in Glasgow today in memory of 24-year-old Karen Buckley . Four women embrace in George Square where hundreds of mourners gathered today for a silent vigil . 'It seems that everyone has been devastated but we want to support Karen's family and show them the best side of the city. We're trying to make something beautiful from that horrible, horrible grief. 'There have been some songs from Scotland and Ireland and people have brought flowers and candles. 'We also had a moment's silence to think about Karen's life, what we knew of her, about her family and to

Summary: Irish student nurse went missing from nightclub late on Saturday night . Her body was found at a farm north of Glasgow after huge police search . Hundreds attended a vigil in her memory today in George Square, Glasgow . Glasgow man, 21, appeared in court today in connection with her death .