Dear Lord Hall, . My jeans are too tight, my hairstyle is an exercise in holding back the years, my friends are all incredibly Right-wing and I’ve got hog-whimperingly drunk in the presence of David Cameron on more than one occasion. But none of these are the reasons why I want you to give me Jeremy Clarkson’s job. I know many men may baulk at the suggestion that a woman can take Jeremy’s place. Just look at what happened to Sue Perkins this week, who received a barrage of abuse on Twitter when her name was mentioned for the role, along the lines of: ‘Men do cars, women do cake.’ But I think I’m perfect for the job, and my principal qualification is entirely basic. I love cars. Scroll down for video . Sarah Vine says the BBC need to look further than just men when it comes to finding a TV presenter to replace Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear. Why? Because women love cars just as much men! I like the big ones with leather seats and walnut dashboards. I like the mad ones with three types of suspension. I like the small, nippy ones with exciting turning circles. I like the old-fashioned ones with manual chokes. I even like those weird French ones with the hydraulic suspension that feel and handle like ocean-liners. All the most memorable moments in my life feature the internal combustion engine. As a baby, the only way my parents could get me to go to sleep was to drive me round the block in their Mini Cooper. Several times. Once I’d nodded off, they’d reward themselves with a pint and a packet of crisps, leaving me happily slumbering in the pub car park. Those were more laissez-faire times. When I was four, we emigrated to Italy and the Mini was sold. I clung on to the bumper for dear life, as though they had come to take away my favourite teddy. In the end it was all right, though, because it was soon replaced by a far more exciting prospect: an orange Alfasud — an Alfa Romeo for poor people — in which we would whizz around Rome at breakneck speed. It wasn’t until my father landed a job with Fiat, however, that the motor car really became central to my life. We headed north to the car capital of the world, Turin. Back then, it was a frantic place of endless smog and honking horns. Just like Clarkson, 'my jeans are too tight and my hairstyle is an exercise in holding back the years,' says Sarah Vine, but that's not the reason she believes she'd be perfect for the vacant role on Top Gear . Here they made everything you can possibly imagine on wheels, from the great Iveco trucks to flashy Ferraris. Cars were the lifeblood of the city. Every year, when the time came to make the pilgrimage home to Britain to visit relatives, my parents would take turns driving, never stopping (they didn’t want to have to pay for a hotel

Summary: Sue Perkins received abuse on Twitter when her name was mentioned . The general opinion being stated was ‘Men do cars, women do cake.’ Here, Sarah Vine states why women are often just as keen on cars as men .


Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka declared that his players deserve to be in the Premier League after a surprise victory against Norwich moved them top of the Championship. Alex Tettey’s early own goal handed the Carrow Road visitors a slim victory and threw the title race wide open with just two points separating the top four after last night’s match. They could be overtaken on Saturday when Bournemouth, who relinquished first place, play their game in hand against Sheffield Wednesday and Watford, the fourth team with a strong chance, host Birmingham this afternoon. Albert Adomah (left) celebrates after Middlesbrough take an early lead against promotion rivals Norwich . Adomah attempts to finish from close range after Norwich midfielder Alexander Tettey's goalbound header . Norwich: Ruddy, Whittaker, Martin, Bassong, Olsson, Howson, Tettey, Dorrans (Grabban 62), Johnson (Hooper 78), Hoolahan (Redmond 78), Jerome. Subs not used: Ryan Bennett, Rudd, O'Neil, Odjidja-Ofoe. Booked: Olsson, Hoolahan . Middlesbrough: Konstantopoulos, Kalas, Ayala, Gibson, Friend, Clayton, Leadbitter, Adomah, Tomlin (Amorebieta 90+2), Bamford (Garcia 85), Vossen (Forshaw 60). Subs not used: Ripley, Whitehead, Reach, Nsue. Goal: Tettey 8 (OG) Booked: Clayton, Adomah . Referee: Robert Madley (West Yorkshire) Attendance: 26,993 . But Karanka insisted: ‘This last week for us has been amazing. We have won three games in six days, especially against Norwich when everyone thought they would beat us. ‘I’m proud of my players. Once again they showed when they play their best they can beat everyone. I told them after the game if there is a team who deserve to be in Premier League it’s them. ‘The last game on May 2 we’ll see which team will get promotion but I think it’ ll go to the last second.’ Tettey’s mistake could prove costly in one of the most exciting end-of-season run-ins after it ended a run of eight games unbeaten for his side. Karanka admitted before the match that if his side lost they would have been cut too far adrift from the front runners, but all remains to play for now. The strong away contingent had settled easily in Norwich’s Riverside entertainment park ahead of kick-off and their team comfortably matched them on the pitch, in unfamiliar surroundings away from their Riverside Stadium, in the opening exchanges. Twenty minutes after the game had started and the home side had barely got out of their own half while Middlesbrough carved out chance after chance. One of those, in the ninth minute, produced the opener. Middlesbrough had lost back-to-back away matches - against promotion rivals Bournemouth and Watford - for the first time this season before the match, so their lead was a surprise. So, too, was the look on Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy’s face when Adam Clayton sent in a corner from the left and his own midfielder Tettey headed the ball at the near post over him and into the far right of goal. It had been coming. Four minutes in and full-back Tomas Kalas burst on the overlap down the right to cross for Jelle Vossen whose header was deflected wide. Two minutes later Albert

Summary: Norwich midfielder Alexander Tettey scored an own goal on eight minutes . Win for Middlesbrough moves them ahead of Bournemouth with 84 points . Defeat drops Norwich into fourth - two points behind with two games left .


Three teenage girls were rescued after their car careened over a 100-foot cliff in Arizona and landed upside down on top of the 16-year-old driver who was thrown from the vehicle. The driver, who has not been identified, was trapped under the car for more than four hours during the incident that occurred on Wednesday, but miraculously suffered only minor injuries. The girl was in stable condition and largely kept her cool during the ordeal, said fire Capt. Paul Voakes of the Pine-Strawberry Fire District. The two passengers, aged 16 and 17, who have also not been identified were removed from the four-door sedan an hour after the accident. Details were not immediately available on their condition, however officials indicated the injuries did not appear to be life-threatening. The driver of the car, a 16-year-old girl, was thrown from the car and trapped underneath for more than four hours after it veered off the road and dropped 100ft from a cliff landing on top of her (above scenes from the wreckage) Depression visible: It took emergency services around five hours to pull the teen driver, who has not been identified, from the wreckage and she only suffered minor injuries (above the four-door sedan after it landed upside down) The driver of the car is believed to have only suffered minor injuries because of a depression in the roof of the car that created a space between the roof and the ground that enveloped her after the car flipped over and landed. This apparently stopped the full weight of the car from bearing down on her. 'It appeared her body occupied part of this space thus avoiding the full weight of the car,' Dwight D'Evelyn, spokesman for the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, said in a statement. It took dozens of emergency responders from multiple agencies about five hours to extricate the girl in a remote high desert area west of Strawberry following the accident around 5.30pm. The two other passengers managed to climb up to the road when an ambulance crew responded to a 911 call from a passer-by, said Voakes. Rescuers used ropes to go down the cliff or hiked in via a creek bed to reach the upside-down car. The girls were returning from the popular Fossil Creek outdoor area when the accident occurred near the border of Gila and Yavapai counties. The driver apparently lost control after turning a curve too fast, according to Voakes and the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office. The two passengers, aged 16 and 17, who have also not been identified, managed to climb up to the road and were taken to hospital with what appears to be non-life threatening injuries . The driver was face-down and responders could see only one hand and a foot until using inflation bags and other gear to lift the car. 'When we first got there, she was pretty excited as I think anybody would be,' said Voakes. 'We calmed her down.' 'We all met our end goals in getting her out of there.' The driver and one of the passengers

Summary: The driver, 16, of Arizona who has not been identified was saved from full weight of car landing on her due to depression in roof of car . It took five hours to pull her from wreckage on Wednesday . The passengers, aged 16 and 17, also not identified were able to climb up to the road; both were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries . Driver lost control of car after turning a curve too fast, according to police .


The Arizona police officer who rammed his car into an armed suspect was previously involved in a lawsuit while working for the New York Police Department. Michael Rapiejko was accused of approaching a man as he got out of his car in October 2005 and pointing a gun at him before handcuffing him and threatening to shoot him in front of his wife and four children. The plaintiff, Luis Colon, also claimed that Rapiejko choked him and ordered that he get back into his car. Scroll down for videos . Michael Rapiejko (above) was accused of approaching Luis Colon as he got out of his car in October 2005, pointing a gun at him and threatening to shoot him . According to NBC 4, Rapiejko's defense team said that while their client did point a gun at the man and order him back into his car, the other claims were untrue. Colon was charged with obstructing governmental administration, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, all charges that were dropped in April 2006. In the end, the city settled with Colon for $20,000 under the condition that he dismiss all other claims. The settlement was reached in December 2008, the same time Rapiejko left the New York Police Department and joined the Tucson Police Department. This as Rapiejko is under fire for using possible excessive force when he mowed down an armed suspect (above) in his police vehicle . The officer joined the Marana Police Department roughly a year-and-a-half ago, where he is now being investigated by Internal Affairs. Rapiejko, a Cross Fit devotee, calls himself Robocop. Video of the February 19 incident emerged earlier this week, and shows Rapiejko, 34, running into suspect Mario Valencia, who was carrying what appears to be a rifle, and who seems to point the weapon to the sky and fire off shots. A police officer in one of the patrol cars says: 'One round just went out. He's definitely loaded.' He then tells his colleague, Officer Michael Rapiejko, in the other vehicle: 'Stand off, the gun is loaded.' Mario Valencia (above) was in the hospital for two days after being hit by Rapiejko . But apparently ignoring his advice, Rapiejko overtakes the officer's car, before speeding straight toward Valencia. Seconds later, his vehicle mounts the curb and smashes into the suspect's body. Valencia is sent flying into the air, while the car crashes through a concrete wall before coming to a halt amid debris. The other officer can be heard shouting in shock: 'Oh! Jesus Christ, man down.' Valencia was rushed to University of Arizona Medical Center in serious condition following the crash and was eventually booked into jail two days later. Sergeant Chris Warren said at the time that Valencia 'was a dangerous felon who'd been on a crime spree throughout the morning'. This crime spree allegedly involved theft at a convenience store at, vandalism and burglary at the Tucson Baptist Temple, a home invasion and theft of a car. It culminated with the alleged theft of a rifle from Walmart, after which he was hit

Summary: Michael Rapiejko was accused of approaching Luis Colon as he got out of his car in October 2005, pointing a gun at him and threatening to shoot him . Colon, who was with his wife and four children, claimed Rapiejko also handcuffed and choked him, over charges which were later dropped . Colon sued and in December 2008 was awarded $20,000 by the city, the same month Rapiejko left the New York Police Department . This as Rapiejko is under fire for using possible excessive force when he mowed down an armed suspect in his police vehicle . Rapiejko, a Cross Fit devotee, calls himself Robocop .


He's been at the sharp end of football for the majority of his career but a former Premier League striker seems to have met his match when literally trying his hand at another profession. Preston North End forward Kevin Davies has been through the wars during his 22 years in the beautiful game - being bumped and bruised by many an opposition defence. The 38-year-old isn't adverse to putting the boot in himself though -proven by the fact that he formerly held the record for the most Premier League bookings by a player with 99, alongside Lee Bowyer, before Everton midfielder Gareth Barry took that unwanted stat this season. Preston North End striker Kevin Davies tweeted a picture of his cut right hand after chainsawing on Tuesday . However, Davies' latest injury is self-inflicted as the England international inadvertently hacked away at his right hand while operating a chainsaw. Accompanied with the caption: 'Chainsaw 2 KD 0,' the former Bolton Wanderers captain tweeted on Tuesday a picture of his hand covered in two plasters where the damage had been done. It's the second time in less than two months where Preston's No 9 has injured that part of his body. During Preston's FA Cup fifth round replay 3-1 defeat to Manchester United on February 16, Davies managed to play over an hour after team-mate Joe Garner accidentally crushed his left hand in the opening exchanges of the contest. A day later he tweeted a picture of his injury accompanied with the caption: 'Sore hand today think my partner in crime Joe Garner landed on it!' Davies (bottom) injured his left hand during Preston's FA Cup fifth round replay defeat to Manchester United . Davies (bottom) suffered the injury after colliding with team-mate Joe Garner (centre) during the February tie . Despite the injury, Davies will be looking to play a helping hand in the Deepdale outfit's efforts to seal League One promotion this campaign. Simon Grayson's currently side sit second in the table - eight clear of third-placed MK Dons - following their 3-0 win at Bradford on Easter Monday. Davies, who was an unused substitute for their victory at Valley Parade, has found the net just once in all competitions for the club in his 38 appearances this season. Davies (right) has found the net just once in all competitions for the club in his 38 appearances this season .

Summary: Kevin Davies tweeted a photo of right hand cut in two places on Tuesday . 38-year-old has scored one goal all season for Preston North End so far . Davies was an unused substitute in their 3-0 win at Bradford on Monday .


Ulster have announced the signing of New Zealand international Charles Piutau. Piutau, who can play full back, wing or centre, has agreed a two-year deal from July 2016. He has won 14 caps for the All Blacks, making his Test debut against France two years ago. 'To secure someone of Charles' ability is hugely exciting for us,' Ulster team manager Bryn Cunningham said. New Zealand international Charles Piutau will join Ulster on a two-year deal from 2016 . The 23-year-old has played for the Blues in New Zealand since 2012 and has won 14 caps for the national side . 'Our aim is to produce local players with the ability to play for Ulster and Ireland, and then supplement them with top-quality internationals. 'As he has shown for both the (Auckland) Blues and New Zealand, he has searing pace and great feet. He has an exceptional off-loading game and he is rock-solid in defence. 'He also possesses leadership qualities and maturity beyond his years, and that came across strongly in my conversations with him.'

Summary: Charles Piutau has played 14 internationals for New Zealand . Piutau can play as full back, wing or centre and will join Ulster in 2016 . Ulster team manager Bryn Cunningham is excited to secure Piutau .


They may look like as if they come from a plague epidemic, but these photos show the shocking amounts of bacteria that grow on money. Thousands of bacteria colonies were discovered on banknotes and coins chosen at random from scientists’ pockets. The experiment, which involved treating the coins and notes in a substance that allows bacteria to grow quickly, highlights how dirty handling money can be. Thousands of bacteria colonies were discovered on notes and coins chosen at random from scientists’ pockets. This the bacteria found on one five pound note . The money was collected from students at the University of Surrey. It was then submerged in agar - a substance that allows bacteria to grow quickly - and then monitored for three to four days. The students found thousands of bacteria colonies living on their money. While most of the colourful blooms and spots of bacteria was found to be harmless, money has been known to carry dangerous diseases. The most common type of bacteria they discovered living on our coinage was bacillus mycoides, which is harmless. Dr Simon Park, a senior lecturer in molecular biology at the university, said: ‘The most common types found are skin bacteria but money has also been shown to harbour MRSA and food poisoning bacteria in other related studies.’ The experiment, which involved treating the coins in a substance that allows bacteria to grow quickly, highlights how dirty handling money can be. Among the bacteria found on a ten pound note is Bacillus mycoides (shown above). It's common in soil, so it's likely someone was gardening before handling cash . Currency collected from students were submerged in agar - a substance that allows bacteria to grow quickly - and then monitored for three to four days. This image shows bacteria found on a ten pound note . Thousands of bacteria colonies were found living on the sample of money. Most of the bacteria found on the coins studied was harmless. The most common type of bacteria they discovered living on our coinage was bacillus mycoides, which is harmless . One ten pound note yielded Bacillus mycoides, which is common in soil, suggesting that someone was gardening before handling cash. But MRSA and food poisoning bacteria have been found on money in previous studies. The scientists found cases of staphylococcus aureus, which can cause boils and spots on the skin. It is particularly dangerous to people whose immune systems may not be in peak condition, such as people in hospitals. The scientists did find cases of staphylococcus aureus, which can cause boils and spots on the skin. It is particularly dangerous to people whose immune systems may not be in peak condition, such as people in hospitals. Around 20 per cent of people carry the bacteria in their nostrils, which means they likely touched their nose before handling money. Dr Park added: ‘We found that money, be it coins or notes, harbours very large numbers of bacteria. ‘It is something that we all share so it passes through many many different hands, washed and unwashed.

Summary: Students from the University of Surrey discovered thousands of colonies . They submerged coins and notes in agar to accelerate growth pf bacteria . Most were harmless on the money, but one caused boils and spots . Previous studies have revealed MRSA bacteria on notes and coins .


Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he had to change his everyday habits as he got older to continue managing Manchester United. Ferguson enjoyed a trophy-laden 26-and-a-half years in the Old Trafford hotseat where he won 38 trophies - including 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League successes. The Scot was appointed as the Red Devils manager in November 1986 at the age of 45 before announcing his retirement at the end of the 2012-13 season aged 71. Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he had to change his everyday habits as he got older in management . Ferguson enjoyed a trophy-laden 26-and-a-half years in the Manchester United hotseat between 1986-2013 . And the now 73-year-old revealed that he had to modify his sleeping pattern to ensure he still had the same energy for the consuming role at United as he did when he first started – due to Father Time catching up with him. 'When I came to United in my early 40s everyone saw the energy but when you get older you're the only one that recognises or knows the kind of energy you've got left,' he told American satellite radio station SiriusXM on Thursday. 'And I had to realign myself when I got in to my 60s in terms of putting it in and the sleep I needed to maintain my energy until the very end because people expect to see the same enegy all the time. 'That's the problem when you're leading a group of people all the time.' Ferguson's (centre) honours include 13 Premier League titles - with his last coming in his final season in 2013 .

Summary: Sir Alex Ferguson managed Manchester United between 1986-2013 . 73-year-old won 38 trophies during his 26-and-a-half years in charge . Honours include 13 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues .


This time there was no man in a Grim Reaper costume waiting for the Manchester United manager behind the dug-out at Goodison Park. The dark days of ridicule for the Barclays Premier League’s most successful club have now gone. Nevertheless, there was a reminder here for David Moyes’s successor at United that the task before him remains vast. Moyes lost 2-0 here just over a year ago and it transpired to be his last game in charge. This result for Louis van Gaal was a goal worse, the performance just as disappointing. James McCarthy finishes past David de Gea to put Everton ahead in just the fifth minute, following a blistering counter-attack . McCarthy celebrates his strike in front of the Goodison Park crowd as Everton began brightly against Manchester United . John Stones (second left) watches as Ashley Young can only divert his header into the net via the underside of the crossbar . Stones celebrates after his superb header had doubled Everton's lead and put Roberto Martinez's side in control before half time . Kevin Mirallas slots home Everton's third to round off a brilliant display of counter-attacking football, with De Gea well beaten . Mirallas celebrates scoring to put the result beyond doubt, after United had appealed for offside against Romelu Lukaku . The Dutchman’s biggest defeat as United manager, this setback has arrived just when the optimists were beginning to talk as though the repair job at Old Trafford was complete. There has been talk of a title challenge for next season and hope that United would once more finish above Manchester City this time round. Consistency remains an issue for United, however, and last week’s rather unjust defeat at Chelsea has now been followed by a failure that was altogether more comprehensive. Louis van Gaal could scarcely believe what he was seeing as his side found themselves well beaten down despite dominating possession . In the same fixture last season a man dressed as the Grim Reaper sat behind then-United manager David Moyes at Goodison Park . James McCarthy's goal came from a swift counter-attack after Manchester United had a corner. CLICK HERE for more from our brilliant Match Zone . Everton: Howard 7, Coleman 7, Stones 8, Jagielka 8, Baines 7.5, Barry 7, Lennon 8.5, McCarthy 8, Barkley 7 (Naismith 88 mins), Osman 7 (Mirallas 68), Lukaku 7 (Kone 87) Subs not used: Robles, Besic, Garbutt, Alcaraz . Goals: McCarthy 5, Stones 35, Mirallas 74 . Manchester Utd: De Gea 5.5, Valencia 5, Smalling 7, McNair 6, Shaw 5.5, Blind 5.5, Mata (Di Maria 63 5) 4.5, Ander Herrera 6.5, Fellaini 5 (Falcao 46 6), Young 5.5, Rooney 5 (van Persie 88) Subs not used: Januzaj, Valdes, Blackett, Pereira . Booked: Fellaini, Shaw . Referee: Andre Marriner . Ratings by Dominic King - CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL PLAYER RATINGS . With Liverpool threatening to end the season lamely, United really should finish the season comfortably in the Champions League places, even if the gap between the clubs could be a single point by the time

Summary: James McCarthy puts Everton ahead after 5 minutes as Everton counter-attack at speed . John Stones doubles host side's advantage with brilliant header from a corner in 35th minute . Kevin Mirallas takes advantage of poor Manchester United defending to make it 3-0 late on .


Venezuela captain Juan Arango has apologised to a rival player after biting him on the shoulder at the end of a tempestuous Mexican league match. Arango's Tijuana side were losing 4-3 to Monterrey with just seconds left when he went up to midfielder Jesus Zavala and bit him. 'I did something I shouldn't have done with Zavala,' the 34-year old midfielder said. Juan Arango (left) bites the shoulder of opponent Jesus Zavela in a moment of madness . Zavala holds his shoulder after being bitten by Arango, in the game Zavala's side won 4-3 . Zavala shows the referee the mark on his shoulder after being bittern by Arango . Arango (right) earlier scored a magnificent free kick to bring his club Tijuana team level against Monterrey . 'I spoke to him after the game and apologised, it was a very hot-blooded game, I got heated up, I took that negative attitude, that isn't me but unfortunately it happened. We exchanged shirts after the game, we spoke and that's it over.' Zavala fell to the ground and later posted a photo of the bit mark on social media. The incident was reminiscent of Uryguayan Luis Suarez's bite on Italian Giorgio Cheillini's shoulder during last year's World Cup. Suarez was given a nine-game suspension from international matches and a four-month ban from league action. The referee in Sunday's Mexican league game ended the game seconds after the bite and did not take action against Arango. The league's disciplinary commission could still punish him. Tijuana are top of the table with 23 points from 12 games. Monterrey are in 10th on 16 points.

Summary: Juan Arango has apologised for his bite on Monterrey's Jesus Zavala . Arango had earlier scored a free kick in his team's 4-3 defeat . The 34-year-old Venezuela captain has admitted he was in the wrong . He was not punished in the game but could face retrospective disciplinary action from the Mexican league authorities .


A monkey that was thought to have died out more than 50 years ago has been discovered alive in the remote rain forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Primatologists working in Ntokou-Pikounda National Park have captured the first ever picture of the Bouvier's red colobus monkey. Their discovery proves that the primate - which was first discovered in 1887 and is only known from three specimens - is not extinct. Scroll down for video . This is the first ever photograph of the Bouvier's red colobus monkey, which was thought to have been extinct . The image captured by researchers Lieven Devreese and Gaël Elie Gnondo Gobolo appears to show a mother with her young. Researchers now hope to study the monkey in an attempt to learn more about it. A new species of monkey has been discovered after scientists learned to distinguish it by the appearance of its penis. The white-cheeked macaque was discovered in the remote highland forests of south-east Tibet after researchers set up camera traps. The monkey has a distinctive rounded penis rather than the arrow shaped genitalia found on other species in the area. Officially named Macaca leucogenys, it earned its common name due to the pale whiskers on its chin and the side of its face. Dr Pengfei Fan, one of the researchers who discovered the new species and a biologist at Dali University, Yunnan, in China, said the new macaque had long been misidentified as another species. He said that due to the remoteness of the location in Medog County of Tibet, few biologists had been there. Mr Devreese said: 'Our photos are the world's first and confirm that the species is not extinct. 'No one knows anything about them. They live in an area where scientists rarely go, along the banks of a river a in a very inaccessible area.' Mr Devreese spent three months, after setting off in February, searching the jungles of Congo in an attempt to find the Bouvier red colobus monkeys, or Piliocolobus bouvieri. Together with his Congelese colleagues, he visited remote villages to ask locals if they had seen them and traced the locations of unconfirmed reports of sightings. A group of the monkeys were discovered living in the forests that sit along the Bokiba River in the Ntokou-Pikounda National Park. However, they found that the creatures appear to be extremely vulnerable to hunters involved in the commercial bushmeat trade in the area. Red colobus monkeys are among the largest primates in the forests of Congo and are prized by hunters. The animals are also poor at recognising threats, often believing they are safe in the trees. Rather than fleeing, red colobus monkeys tend to look down at humans from the trees. The last unconfirmed sighting of a Bouvier's red colobus monkey was in the 1970s and they are mentioned in a book from 1949 as living in swamp forests aong the Likouala and Sangha rivers. In his attempt to rediscover the monkeys, Mr Devreese launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for the expedition on Indiegogo. A

Summary: Bouvier's red colobus monkeys was last sighted in the Congo during 1970s . Biologists have captured the first ever photographs of the rare primates . The monkeys live in noisy groups in the swampy forests alongside rivers . They are feared to be threatened by growing bushmeat trade in the area .


Russian president Vladimir Putin said Russia has key interests in common with the United States and needs to work with it on a common agenda . Russia has key interests in . common with the United States and needs to work with it on a . common agenda, Russian president Vladimir Putin said on Saturday . in a television interview. In his comments to the state-run Rossiya channel, Putin . appeared to soften his anti-American rhetoric after being highly . critical. Relations between Moscow and Washington, and other . Western powers, have soured over the conflict in Russia's . neighbor Ukraine, sinking to an all-time low. 'We have disagreements on several issues on the . international agenda. 'But at the same time there is something . that unites us, that forces us to work together,' Putin said. 'I mean general efforts directed at making the world economy . more democratic, measured and balanced, so that the world order . is more democratic. 'We have a common agenda.' Putin has in the past fiercely attacked the United States . and the West in general, blaming them for the Ukraine crisis, . which Russia says was the result of a Western-backed 'coup' against Ukraine's former leader Viktor Yanukovich. Russia has repeatedly denied accusations from Kiev and the . West that it is supporting pro-Russian rebels with troops and . weapons in eastern Ukraine, where more than 6,000 people have . been killed since last April. His latest remark comes two days after an annual TV phone-in . show in which Putin accused the United States of trying to . dominate world affairs, saying it wanted 'not allies, but . vassals'. On Saturday, Putin (pictured above with U.S. president Obama in November 2014 at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit) said the U.S. and Russia have a common agenda of general efforts directed at making the world economy more democratic, measured and balanced . During the Thursday interview, he also made it clear that Russia wants an end to fighting in eastern Ukraine and is interested in rebuilding damaged ties with the United States and other Western nations. The U.S. and the European Union imposed sanctions on Russia over Moscow's annexation of the Crimean Peninsula and accusations of supporting separatists in Ukraine. At the same time, he reaffirmed his long-held criticism of what he sees as U.S. aspirations of global domination, saying Washington must learn to treat Russia as an equal partner. 'The main condition for restoring normal relations is to have respect for Russia and its interests,' Putin said on Thursday, adding that the United States 'doesn't need allies; they need vassals.' However, his criticisms of the West on Saturday were more moderate . than in some previous appearances. But, both Russia and the West say they back a peace deal . agreed in Minsk in February, as a result of which a ceasefire in . the Donbass region is largely holding.

Summary: Putin said on Saturday that the countries need to work on common agenda . He said US and Russia are working towards same efforts of making the world order more democratic . Putin's latest remarks come two days after saying US wanted 'not allies, but vassals'


A former elementary school teacher who police say was obsessed with one of her 11-year-old students has waived a preliminary hearing on a felony charge that she interfered with the girl's legal custody. Geraldine Alcorn, 29, of Pittsburgh, and her attorney declined to comment as they walked from a city magistrate's courtroom Wednesday. In exchange for the waiver — which means Alcorn must now stand trial on the charge or take some kind of plea bargain — Allegheny County prosecutors dropped two other misdemeanors she faced: luring a child into a vehicle and corruption of minors. Leaving court: Geraldine Alcorn, left, leaves court on Wednesday April 1, 2015, in Pittsburgh after waiving a preliminary hearing on Wednesday on a felony charge that she interfered with the girl's custody . Geraldine Alcorn, pictured walking to court on Wednesday, allegedly encrypted her phone number on the girl's math homework, exchanged thousands of text messages with her and even spoke of adopting her . Obsessed teacher: Geraldine Alcorn, 28, faces multiple charges for 'obsessively' texting an 11-year-old student . Prosecutors, who also declined to comment, allege Alcorn encrypted her phone number on the girl's math homework, exchanged thousands of text messages with her and even talked of adopting and running away with the girl before Alcorn resigned last month. The girl's mother, a single parent, complained to school officials after finding out Alcorn had visited the girl at their home while the mother was working. The mother then found stickers and letters from Alcorn in the girl's school binder, plus two letters the girl wrote to Alcorn with three headings: 'Things Ms. Alcorn and I can do,' ''what we can do,' and 'when we can do it,' the criminal complaint said. The girl told police she and Alcorn kept their relationship secret and, among other things, Alcorn discussed adopting the girl or taking her from her home. Alcorn had told the girl that 'they would be on the run for a while,' if Alcorn followed through on that, police said. Alcorn is not believed to have sexual feelings for the girl but allegedly told police of a 'deep love' she has for her. Pittsburgh Public Schools officials learned Feb. 13 that 'a teacher had developed an improper attachment' with a student at Pittsburgh Beechwood, a pre-K-5 school. Alcorn resigned March 2. Police said she tried to contact the girl on March 13, a Friday, when Alcorn returned to gather her personal belongings. The following Monday, police said, the girl found 'gifts and several letters, some encrypted, in her locker and desk,' according to the criminal complaint. 'The letters, written by Alcorn, instructed the 11-year-old female to contact her.' Alcorn hid her phone number on a math worksheet by telling the girl to dial numbers that had been circled, police said. Planned to run away: Geraldine Alcorn, left, leaving court on Wednesday, told the little girl she planned to run away with her and adopt her . Talked of going on the run: Attorney, Michael Worgul, left, leads Geraldine Alcorn, center left, down the steps from

Summary: Geraldine Alcorn, 29, of Pittsburgh waived a preliminary hearing on a felony charge that she interfered with the parental custody of her 11-year-old student . In exchange for the waiver prosecutors dropped two misdemeanors Alcorn faced: luring a child into a vehicle and corruption of minors . Police believe her interest in the child was not sexual, but it was obsessive and she allegedly told the girl she wanted to run away with her . The girl's mother, a single parent, complained to school officials after finding out Alcorn had visited the girl at their home while the mother was working .


The price of olive oil is expected to rocket as forestry officials in southern Italy yesterday began cutting down thousands of olive trees infected with a deadly bacteria. The xylella fastidiosa bacteria has ravaged olive trees in the Puglia region and contributed to a 35 percent drop in the region's olive oil production last year. Its spread has so alarmed the EU that France announced a boycott of Puglian fruit and vegetables, while its effect on production will mean shortages in the supply of olive oil and is likely to lead to higher prices for shoppers in Britain and around the world. An Italian forestry official stands guard as workers begin chopping down an infected olive oil tree . Police officers were also on hand to maintain order after protesters attempted to stop the trees' destruction . A forestry official walks past the fenced-off remains of an olive oil tree destroyed in an attempt to stop the spread of the disease . A forestry worker cuts through the stump of a tree infected with the deadly xylella fastidiosa bacteria . Puglian growers have opposed the government's destruction plan, saying it won't stop the bacteria's spread . However, Puglian growers have opposed the government's slash-and-burn plan, saying it won't contain the bacteria's spread. Several dozen protesters tried unsuccessfully yesterday to block the first seven trees from being felled in Oria, near Brindisi, even climbing the branches and shouting 'assassins.' Eventually, the first seven trees were cut down and are to be burned today, with more to follow. Many of Italy's oldest olive groves, some dating back 500 years, have been infected by the bacterium, which causes plants to shrivel, leaving them incapable of bearing fruit. Puglia, a region in the heel of Italy, produces about 11million tons of olives a year, more than a third of the national crop, and they are used to make some of the country's best oils. The initial area to be culled is 20,000 acres – about 30 sq miles – between Lecce to Brindisi. It contains around 11million trees, according to Unaprol, the largest consortium of growers. It is feared that unless drastic action is taken to fell the groves, the bacterium will spread to other olive-producing regions of Italy such as Tuscany and Umbria, and even to other Mediterranean countries. Last month Vytenis Andriukaitis, the European Commissioner for Food Safety and Security, said he was 'profoundly concerned by the gravity of the situation'. He added: 'We have to take decisive measures with immediate effect. Naturally it is very painful for the growers but it is necessary to remove all the affected trees, it is the most effective measure.' The bacteria (right) causes plants to dry out, leaving shrivelled stumps that are incapable of bearing fruit. Pictured left are protesters sitting in the branches of an olive oil tree earmarked for destruction . The microbe, first identified in the Americas, has now infected 800,000 trees in Salento, the southern half of Puglia, the heel of Italy . Below is a summary of the Italian virgin olive oil

Summary: The xylella fastidiosa bacteria has ravaged olive trees in Puglia region . Its spread has so alarmed the EU that France has boycotted the fruit . Yesterday officials began destroying trees affected by the deadly disease . Protesters failed in an attempt to stop the government-ordered destruction . The spread of the bacteria is expected to cause olive oil prices to rocket .


Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao may only be nine days away from touching gloves but that hasn't stopped them rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous. While Pacquiao was making another appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Mayweather was welcoming Mariah Carey to his gym. Carey has long been a fan of Mayweather having attended his fight against Shane Mosley in 2010. Scroll down for video . Floyd Mayweather poses with Mariah Carey after she paid him a visit at his Las Vegas gym . Mayweather with Carey (left) while the singer poses with one of the boxer's assistants (right) Carey watched from ringside as Mayweather beat Shame Mosley in 2010 . Pacquiao, meanwhile, made his latest appearance on Kimmel's talk show and delighted the audience with a rendition of his walk-in song. Written by the boxer himself, the song is called 'I Fight for the Filipino People' and Kimmel even joined in with the 36-year-old. Pacquiao and Mayweather have come face-to-face just once in the build-up, at the press conference to announce the fight. Mayweather will make the short trip from his gym to the MGM Grand next week while Pacquiao will fly in from his Los Angeles base. Manny Pacquiao arriving at ABC studios for Jimmy Kimmel Live! Pacquiao poses with Jimmy Kimmel on his latest visit to the talk show .

Summary: Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fight in Las Vegas on May 2 . Both men are nearing the end of their respective training camps . Singer Mariah Carey paid a visit to Mayweather's boxing gym . Pacquiao made his latest appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! READ: Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao tickets FINALLY go on sale . Jeff Powell: Mayweather now the mature man who weighs words carefully . CLICK HERE for all the latest Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao news .


A gun trafficker for convicted killer Aaron Hernandez said he was 'awed' by the former New England Patriots star when he sent him an assault rifle and a pair of handguns a month before Odin Lloyd’s killing. Oscar 'Papoo' Hernandez Jr - no relation to the disgraced NFL player - has pleaded guilty to weapons charges in connection to his infamous namesake’s murder case. Earlier this month, Aaron Hernandez, 25, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for first-degree murder of the semi-professional football player in 2013. Scroll down for video . Bad bro-mance: Oscar Hernandez Jr (left), 24, said he was 'awed' by New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez (right) and 'grateful to be noticed' when the football player paid him $15,000 for three guns . Unfortunate timing: Oscar Hernandez shipped his namesake a rifle and two handguns in April 2013 - a month before the NFL player shot dead Odin Lloyd (pictured on screen in court) Hernandez had been a rising star in the NFL with a $41million contract when he was arrested in June of that year. In a sentencing memo in Oscar Hernandez’s weapons case released this week to Boston Herald the 24-year-old Florida man stated that he was blinded by the football player's fame ,'grateful to be noticed [by him], and had no way of anticipating the terrible events which would follow.' Although Oscar Hernandez was never called to testify against Aaron Hernandez during his trial earlier this month, his lawyer wrote in the memorandum to Judge William Young that his client was beaten by fellow inmates at the Wyatt Detention Center 'after having been incorrectly listed as a government witness.' Following the attack, Oscar Hernandez spent some time in solitary confinement at the Rhode Island jail. Mr Hernandez, a father from Belle Glen, Florida, is now facing up to 30 months in prison after pleading guilty in January to charges of transporting firearms across state lines; obstruction of justice; lying to a federal grand jury and witness tampering. Justice for Odin: The 25-year-old athlete (left) was found guilty April 15 of first-degree murder in the 2013 shooting death of the semi-professional football player (right) The confessed gun smuggler was scheduled to be sentenced Monday, but Judge Young has delayed the punishment phase until May 5. Public defender Charles McGinty, who represents Hernandez, is seeking a sentence of one year and one day for his client. Investigators said the Florida resident shipped three guns including FEG 7.62x39 Hungarian rifle, to Aaron Hernandez in the spring of 2013. The weapons had been stashed inside a beat-up Toyota Camry that was found in the football player's garage in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. A friend of Oscar Hernandez testified during the NFL star’s trial that the gun trafficker purchased the weapons April 16, 2013, five days after Aaron transferred $15,000 into his account. Oscar Hernandez was arrested April 17, 2014, and indicted by a grand jury in Massachusetts on gun trafficking charges. Back behind bars: Following the sentencing phase, Hernandez was handcuffed and returned to jail. He

Summary: Oscar Hernandez Jr has pleaded guilty to transporting firearms, obstruction of justice, lying to a federal grand jury and witness tampering . Confessed to shipping Aaron Hernandez three weapons a month before Odin Lloyd's killing June 2013 . Hernandez Jr said he was blinded by New England Patriot's fame and 'grateful to be noticed' Aaron Hernandez has been convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole .


Ben Stokes was involved in a war of words with West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels last night after a hard-fought opening day of the second Test. The two clashed repeatedly on the pitch and Samuels later taunted the Durham all-rounder, saying: ‘The English boys don’t learn.’ Right-hander Samuels, who is 94 not out after West Indies toiled to 188 for five, said: ‘Ben Stokes was basically battling himself because he has just come into cricket while I’ve been around for a while. Marlon Samuels says the England players 'don't learn' as he found verbal alternations helpful while batting . Ben Stokes is spoken to by umpire Steve Davis after a heated exchange with Samuels, who is 94 not out . Stokes was taunted by Samuels after the match, playing on his experience of 56 Tests to Stokes's seven . ‘Tomorrow I’ll have to tell him something different because he’s not listening to me. He keeps on talking to me and he keeps on motivating me to carry on batting. ‘It all depends on how tomorrow goes,’ said Samuels, who then talked of himself in the third person. ‘Marlon Samuels with 150 and Ben Stokes with the ball in his hands. It will be very interesting. The English boys don’t learn because whenever they talk to me I continue to score runs!’ Samuels also had an angry exchange with Jimmy Anderson at Trent Bridge three years ago and went on to score 117. Samuels smashes a shot through the offside as he approaches a century ahead of day two in Grenada . Samuels claimed inexperienced Stokes is 'battling himself' and that England 'can't help' talking to him . Samuels was put on his back by Stuart Broad, who bowled too short on day one but got value for this bouncer . Australian umpire Steve Davis had to step in to calm down Stokes and Samuels after the Englishman’s sledging ended with him hurling the ball in frustration to try to run his opponent out and conceding overthrows. Samuels said: ‘I can’t tell you what he said, that’s between umpire and players. But the talk between me and Stokes was nothing big.’ The Jamaican should have been caught by Alastair Cook at slip on 32 off Chris Jordan, who said: ‘Stokesy likes to get in a battle and you saw two cricketers going at it for their country so I guess it makes good viewing. ‘That kind of stuff makes Stokesy tick. Any time he is in a battle, all of us will back him. It’s good to see two cricketers going at it without crossing the line.’ Stokes had earlier twisted his hip on the greasy outfield and had lengthy treatment. But he recovered to take the key wicket of Shiv Chanderpaul with his second ball. Samuels half-century celebration is subdued as he worked to rebuild the West Indian innings .

Summary: West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels was 94 not out at stumps on day one . England have the home side 188 for five after Samuels was dropped on 32 . Ben Stokes clashed with Samuels, who is six runs from a seventh Test ton . He claimed a similar exchange with James Anderson helped him do the same to England back in 2012 .


Nigel Farage has called for any migrants rescued from the Mediterranean to be sent back to Africa. The Ukip leader said 'millions' of refugees could arrive on boats in Europe over the next few years unless they are intercepted and turned back now. Mr Farage urged Prime Minister David Cameron to resist pressure at an emergency summit of EU leaders in Brussels tomorrow for Britain to take in large numbers of refugees brought across the Mediterranean by people-smugglers. Scroll down for video . The Ukip leader, on ITV's Lorraine this morning, said 'millions' of refugees could arrive on boats in Europe over the next few years unless they are intercepted and turned back now . He insisted the UK could not take more than 'a few thousand' genuine refugees. His comments came as experts warned that up to 30,000 migrants, including 2,500 children, could be killed this year unless the crisis is tackled. Up to 950 people are believed to have drowned in a shipwreck off the coast of Libya on Saturday, according to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Just 28 people are known to have survived the tragedy, described by UNHCR as 'the deadliest incident in the Mediterranean we have ever recorded'. The Ukip leader's comments came as experts warned that up to 30,000 migrants, including 2,500 children, could be killed this year unless the crisis is tackled . Up to 950 people are believed to have drowned in a shipwreck off the coast of Libya on Saturday, according to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees . Europe has been urged to copy Australia's military-led 'stop the boats' policy to avoid migrant tragedies in the Mediterranean. Australian PM Tony Abbott – who sends naval gunboats to turn back asylum seekers before they reach Australia – said the EU should 'urgently' follow his lead. His hardline policy has proved controversial but Mr Abbott said it was the only way to prevent disasters such as the loss of 900 lives when a fishing boat capsized on Saturday night. He said: 'The only way you can stop the deaths is to stop the boats. 'That's why it is so urgent that the countries of Europe adopt very strong policies that will end the people-smuggling trade across the Mediterranean.' Conservative Mr Abbott won power in 2013 on a 'stop the boats' pledge, and not a single one has breached his ring of steel in 18 months. Operation Sovereign Borders involves the Australian Navy intercepting boats filled with migrants at sea, and either turning them back or towing them back to where they came from. Mr Abbott has previously said he was sick of being lectured to by the United Nations over Australia's obligations to refugees, saying his policy was the 'most decent, most compassionate' solution. In the Mediterranean, callous people smugglers have been exploiting a willingness by European nations to rescue migrants rather than send them back. Last year, Italy scaled back its rescue operations because it feared they were only encouraging migrants to gamble with

Summary: Ukip leader said 'millions' of refugees could arrive on boats in Europe . He said Britain could only take 'a few thousand' refugees but no more . Up to 950 refugees drowned trying to reach Italy on Saturday . Boris Johnson called on the PM to send the SAS to Libya to solve crisis .


A second spectacular blast from the Calbuco volcano in southern Chile has covered nearby towns and villages in a thick layer of ash. The first eruption in over four decades yesterday sent vast clouds of dust more than six miles into the air, creating an incredible display of lightning and lava against the night's sky. Another unexpected eruption in the Los Lagos Region today heightened fears of local waters becoming contaminated, residents developing severe breathing problems and more flights being grounded. The ash covered cars and houses in cities as far as 18 miles away from the source of the eruption as another massive evacuation effort gets underway. Previous and equally violent eruptions at Calbuco have continued for up to a week, according to a volcanologist from Oxford University who told MailOnline it is impossible to predict what will happen next. The volcano is one of the most dangerous of Chile's 90 active volcanoes but was not under any special observation before it suddenly sprung into life at around 6pm local time yesterday. Emergency officials were taken by surprise and had only a few minutes to issue an alert. Scroll down for video . Ghost town: Most people have abandoned the La Ensenada locality in Puerto Varas (pictured) which has been caked in ash despite being over 18 miles away from the massive eruption at Calbuco volcano . Scared: A 30-year-old from Puerto Varas (pictured) said she saw 'the column of smoke rising up' from the volcano when she looked out of her window' Aftermath: The two violent explosions shot billions of cubic metres of ash into the atmosphere, caking nearby localities like La Ensenada in mounds of abrasive soot . Colossal: Two massive explosions from Calbuco volcano in southern Chile have shot up to ten billion cubic metres of ash over six miles into the atmosphere (pictured) Dangerous: Many people in Puerto Varas (pictured) have become worried about the damage the ash will cause to their health . Stuck: As tractors try to clear the mounds of ash that have blocked the roads, one local said: 'We woke up today with a blanket of fog and it hasn't cleared... We have a layer of smoke above us' Contaminated: Ash from the second blast seriously impared the visibility of drivers fleeing the city of La Ensenada (pictured) near the volcano . Isolated: A masked and hooded woman stands alone among the ash falling in the San Marin de Los Andes area near Calbuco . Evacuation: Thousands have fled their homes after Calbuco erupted unexpectedly on Wednesday and was still pouring ash into the sky on Thursday . Explosion: A second eruption from the Calbuco volcano in Chile (pictured) has forced over 4,000 people to abandoned their homes and covered nearby communities in ash . Dramatic: 4,000 people were evacuated from cities around Calbuco following a second spectacular and frightening eruption today (pictured) Eruption: Residents of Puerto Montt had a clear view of the first terrifying explosion yesterday (pictured) which threw ash and smoke a staggering six miles into the air . Spectacle:

Summary: A second terrifying eruption from the Calbuco volcano in southern Chile has forced over 4,000 to leave their homes . The cities of Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt are covered in ash and locals are becoming frightened for their health . Yesterday's blast, which shot ash six miles into the air, was the first since 1972 and the first major one since 1961 . No one is thought to have died from the two explosions but Chile's president has declared a state of emergency .


The Archbishop of Canterbury has hailed the victims of the massacre at a Kenyan university earlier this week as martyrs during his Easter Sunday sermon. Speaking at Canterbury Cathedral today, the Most Rev Justin Welby said the 148 mainly Christian victims of Thursday's brutal mass-murders were 'witnesses, unwilling, unjustly, wickedly, and they are martyrs in both senses of the word.' Pope Francis made similar statements during Easter Sunday Mass at St Peter's Square in the Vatican, where he also made a nod to the recent agreement between Iran and the international community over its nuclear power, calling it a 'step toward a more secure and fraternal world.' Religious holiday: The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby delivers his sermon during the Easter Day service at Canterbury Cathedral, Kent . 'Martyrs': The Most Rev Justin Welby said the nearly 150 victims of the university massacre in Kenya were 'witnesses, unwilling, unjustly, wickedly, and they are martyrs in both senses of the word' Religious leader: Pope Francis waves before delivering his 'Urbi et Orbi'(to the city and the world) message, where he prayed for an end to the persecution of Christians, from the balcony overlooking St. Peter's Square after Easter Mass . Long wait: Thousands had gathered in St Peter's Square to hear the Pope, despite heavy rain and thunderstorms on Sunday morning . The Archbishop said Christians must resist without violence the persecution they suffer and support persecuted communities, with love and goodness and generosity. And he said: 'To witness is to be a martyr. I am told by the Coptic Bishop in England that the Coptic Christians murdered in Libya last month died proclaiming that Jesus Christ is Lord. They are martyrs, a word that means both one that dies for their faith and one that witnesses to faith. 'There have been so many martyrs in the last year. On Maundy Thursday, three days ago, around 150 Kenyans were killed because of being Christian. They are witnesses, unwilling, unjustly, wickedly, and they are martyrs in both senses of the word.' He added: 'These martyrs too are caught up in the resurrection: their cruel deaths, the brutality of their persecution, their persecution is overcome by Christ himself at their side because they share his suffering, at their side because he rose from the dead. 'Because of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead the cruel are overcome, evil is defeated, martyrs conquer.' Pope Francis delivers his Easter message from the central loggia of St Peters' basilica after the Easter Mass . Waving to his fans: Pope Francis greets the crowd from the popemobile after leading Easter Mass in the Vatican . Popular pope: Dozens of Catholics hold up their smartphones and tablets, some grasping 'selfie sticks', to get a snap of the pontiff . Holy ceremony: Pope Francis swings an incense burner as he presides over the traditional Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square . Waiting for the pope: Hundreds of worshipers wait in the rain for Pope Francis' arrival to the Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican . This

Summary: Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby hail victims of Kenya university massacre as martyrs . Thousands of Catholics brave bad weather to hear Pope Francis lead Easter Sunday Mass in the Vatican . Pope gave sombre message in St Peter's Square, praying for an end to the persecution of Christians . Pope Francis also commemorated students massacred by Islamist militants at a university in Kenya . The pontiff made a nod to Lausanne agreement between Iran and the international community a nuclear accord .


Social media has reacted after Channel 7 managed to let a questionable name appear on screen during one of Australia’s biggest charity telethons. TV hosts stood by unaware that philanthropist Hugh G. Rection made a generous donation of $32.38, which earned his name some valuable screen time. Twitter users were quick to identify the blunder. Twitter users were quick to notice Hugh's generous donation . In a record breaking effort The Royal Children’s Hospital’s Good Friday Appeal managed to rake in over $17.1 million that will be put towards vital research and facilities to benefit their young patients. The massive effort foreshadowed the $16.8 million donated at last year’s event. While a host of people rattled tins for donations around 1500 volunteers were madly counting the offerings. Every year the Good Friday Appeal calls on people from all parts of the community to help raise much needed funds to support the work of The Royal Children’s Hospital. Twitter users react to onscreen blunder where Channel 7 allowed the name Hugh G. Rection to feature on the screen during the broadcasting of The Royal Children’s Hospital’s Good Friday Appeal .

Summary: Channel 7 were left red faced after letting a rude name appear on screen . A donation for $32.38 earned Hugh. G Rection some screen time . Twitter users were quick to identify the on-screen blunder . The telethon appeal for the Royal Children's Hospital saw a record breaking number of donations .


Brisbane's Anglican Archbishop has joined a local Catholic priest in calling for Queensland's controversial 'gay panic' homicide defence to be scrapped. Speaking after his Easter Sunday mass, Archbishop of Brisbane Phillip Aspinall said he supported Father Paul Kelly in his calls for the Homosexual Advance Defence to be removed from Queensland common law. The defence means a murder charge may be reduced to manslaughter if the defendant establishes their victim 'came on' to them, and the killing was in self-defence. Brisbane's Anglican Archbishop has supported calls for Queensland's controversial 'gay panic' homicide defence to be scrapped . 'I think Father Paul Kelly is on the right track, well and truly,' Dr Aspinall said. 'I don't think it's reasonable to murder someone who approaches you sexually. Violence is never a constructive response.' Dr Aspinall also appealed to those who resorted to violence at recent anti-Islam rallies, as well as a individuals behind an apparent spate of church vandalism in Melbourne. 'Whenever people feel threatened, there is a natural human tendency to react out of fear,' he said. 'That's exactly what we have to resist.' Archbishop Phillip Aspinall said he supported the calls for the Homosexual Advance Defence to be removed . Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane Phillip Aspinall baptises an infant at an Easter Sunday mass in Brisbane . Scores of worshippers congregated at Brisbane's St John's Cathedral to mark the most important date on the Christian calendar. Incense mingled in the warm Queensland air as Dr Aspinall urged followers to honour the spirit of resurrection in their everyday lives. 'When mistakes we make bring things off the rails and it looks like were going to land in a mess of guilt and shame - there is life beyond all that,' Dr Aspinall said.

Summary: A Catholic priest has called for the 'gay panic' laws to be removed . An Archbishop said he supports the homicide defence to be scrapped . Homosexual Advance Defence means a murder charge may be reduced to manslaughter if the defendant establishes their victim 'came on' to them .


A 7ft 8in tall man so embarrassed by his height he hid at home for 'half his life' has found love with a woman three feet smaller than him. Joelison Fernandes da Silva, 28, developed gigantism as a child and his rapidly soaring height forced him to drop out of school due to bullying and then refuse to leave the family house for years. But true happiness eventually found the shy Brazilian - who has come to be known as 'the gentle giant' - in the form of Evem Medeiros, a 5ft 21-year-old woman he met online. Scroll down for video . Half his size: Joelison Fernandes da Silva, 28 (right), who at 7ft 8in tall has come to be known as 'the gentle giant', married Evem Medeiros (left), a 5ft 21-year-old woman he met online . 'The first time I saw her it was love at first sight,' Joelison said. 'I was charmed by her. I wanted to be with her all the time. It didn't matter about her size.' The former gold miner admits their huge height difference has left a few people bewildered, especially when it comes to the dynamics of their love-life. 'I get asked a lot about this and at first it annoyed me but nowadays it's normal and I am used to it. I take it in good humour,' explained the real-life Goliath. 'Some people like to talk about my shoe size and then imagine how big my member might be. 'I think the size of my feet is false advertising. Our love life is normal. We adapt. Lying down everyone is my size.' Happier times: Joelison developed gigantism as a child and his rapidly soaring height forced him to drop out of school due to bullying and then refuse to leave the family house for year . Joelison grew up in a small rural village in Paraiba, northern Brazil and was bullied from a young age due to his height. He got in trouble for fighting his tormentors and later decided to quit school altogether, much to the disappointment of his mother Ivanilde Fernandes da Silva, 45. She said: 'From a young age I knew there was something not quite right with Joelison. 'When he was a baby and only a few months old the baby shoes stopped fitting his feet properly and I'd always have to go and buy more and more. 'I thought "there’s something wrong here" but the doctors said he was just a big baby and would stop growing eventually and so we waited for him to stop growing - but he still hasn’t stopped. True love: 'The first time I saw her it was love at first sight,' Joelison said. 'I was charmed by her. I wanted to be with her all the time. It didn't matter about her size' Joelison's mother added: 'When he got to eight years old I knew he was growing at an abnormal rate and by the time he was 14 he was already 6ft 4in. 'We lived in the rural zone and nobody knew

Summary: Joelison Fernandes da Silva, 28, is the third tallest man in the world . He hid at home for 'half his life' due to bullying over his height . The Brazilian, who has gigantism, later became a national celebrity . He met his 21-year-old 5ft wife Evem Medeiros through Facebook .


Australia World Cup-winner Aaron Finch must recover from a hamstring injury if he is to arrive on schedule to play for Yorkshire again this summer. Finch had to retire hurt after a quick single for Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League match against Rajasthan Royals. Mumbai captain Rohit Sharma said Finch's injury 'looked bad' - but it was after scans on Wednesday that the Australian himself confirmed he has had a significant setback. Australia's Aaron Finch must recover from a hamstring injury if he is to play for Yorkshire in the summer . Finch tweeted: 'Looks like I'll be out of the rest of @IPL at this stage! The scan showed a bit of damage, absolutely shattered!' The destructive opener is set to return to Yorkshire, for whom he played last summer, to take part in all formats once the IPL season is finished.

Summary: Aaron Finch suffered injury setback during Indian Premier League match . Mumbai captain Rohit Sharma said the injury 'looked bad' Finch tweeted on Wednesday scans 'showed a bit of damage'


Students have fallen out of love with the Green party, after a dramatic slump in support for their leader Natalie Bennett, a new poll shows. On the day the party launches its Youth Manifesto, a survey reveals only 15 per cent of people at university now say they plan to vote to vote Green, down from 28 per cent in February. After a series of faltering media performances by Ms Bennett, the proportion of students who dislike her has doubled since September to 24 per cent. Scroll down for video . A new survey of students reveals a dramatic fall in support for the Green party, down to 15 per cent from 28 per cent in February . Since September, the proportion of students who dislike Green leader Natalie Bennett has doubled to 24 per cent, although Ukip's Nigel Farage remains the most unpopular . There was a time when the Lib Dems could bank on the support of students, but Nick Clegg reneging on his promise to scrap tuition fees saw his supporters desert him in their droves. Labour has been the main beneficiary, with 35 per cent now saying they will vote for Ed Miliband, although this has fallen from 46 per cent in September 2013, according to YouthSight. Support for the Greens rose steadily over two years, and peaked at 28 per cent in February. But since then it has dropped sharply to only 15 per cent, meaning they have now been overtaken by the Conservatives who are on 25 per cent. YouthSight interviews around 1,000 undergraduates across the UK for its surveys. Ms Bennett's profile has soared in recent months, buoyed by rising poll ratings and Green party membership in England passing 60,000 for the first time. But she has struggled in media performances, including a radio interview when she suffered a 'brain fade' while discussing housing policy and a TV grilling in which she said it should not be a criminal offence to join extremist groups like ISIS or Al Qaeda. She has also failed to make an impact in the TV leaders' debates, which have been dominated by the SNP's Nicola Sturgeon and Ukip's Nigel Farage. Ms Bennett's profile has soared in recent months, buoyed by rising poll ratings and Green party membership in England passing 60,000 for the first time but she has been stung by poor media performances . In September, 12 per cent of students said they disliked Ms Bennett but this month the figure has leapt to 24 per cent. Over the same period David Cameron and Nick Clegg have seen falls in their levels of dislike, while Ed Miliband remains on 28 per cent. Ben Marks, managing director of YouthSight said: 'Our recent waves of polling data have charted the Green Party's rise amongst students, steadily climbing past the Liberal Democrats and Conservatives. 'However as the election approaches the Green bubble, if not quite burst, seems at least to be deflating. 'This latest wave sees the Greens fall 13 points, from 28 per cent to 15 per cent, losing second place

Summary: Support for Greens on campuses falls from 28% to 15% in two months . Dramatic slump means the Tories as well as Labour are now more popular . Since September, percentage who dislike Natalie Bennett doubled to 24% .


The performance of Jimmy Anderson on the last morning of the second Test was one of the greatest I have seen from an England cricketer. He did everything right as a bowler, catcher and fielder. It was Botham-esque. England must be doing something right behind the scenes if one of their players can produce something like that almost out of nothing. Sessions that win matches do not happen purely by chance. When something like that happens it’s very hard to adhere to the old mantra of not getting too up when things go well and not too low when they go badly. England captain Alastair Cook celebrates as he scores the runs to defeat West Indies in the second Test . Cook (left) dives to his left to take a catch at first slip and claim the wicket of Chanderpaul . England must remember that, having won a crucial toss, they had the best conditions against the eighth-ranked side in the world. But this was a win to savour. Anderson may have won it with his extraordinary display but the key to me in England going one-up was the captaincy and batting of Alastair Cook. There were times during the Ashes when it was very clear who was leading Australia on the field but not so obvious who was in charge of England. Arms were being waved everywhere and, if you did not know Cook was the England captain, you would never have guessed it from watching them. Yet now he looks completely in charge of this England team. Whether it is because he has a young team or whether he has simply said, ‘Sod it, I’ve taken a lot of criticism and now I’m going to do it my way,’ I don’t know. But even on the fourth evening when West Indies were only two down and the match looked destined to be a draw Cook was still impressive in the field. He seems to be on top of the big two senior bowlers in Anderson and Stuart Broad, as was made clear in the first Test when he had a little argument over fielding positions with Anderson and very much got his own way. James Anderson (left) celebrates the dismissal of West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels . Cook (left) celebrates with team-mate Gary Ballance (right) during the second test last week . And it makes such a massive difference to the captain if he is scoring runs. Everything becomes clearer and you do not have to fret over your place. OK, Cook hasn’t scored that elusive century yet and the big test will come when he faces the moving ball again but for now his game looks in very good order again and he is making very good half-centuries. You have to say that it suits the way England play to be up against West Indies. England like to sit in, be patient and build pressure on a side. West Indies are perfect for that because they are not coming at England in this series. Cook appears to have learnt

Summary: Jimmy Anderson's recent performance in the second Test was one of the greatest I've ever seen from an England cricketer . However, Alastair Cook's played an even bigger role in England's success . Cook's battling and captaincy qualities were clear to see throughout . Elsewhere, England will have a very good player back on their hands if Jonathan Trott can regain his old calmness going into the third test .


Tensions between Marine Le Pen, the leader of the French National Front, and her father have escalated, as the 86-year-old founder of the far-right party defended having described Nazi gas chambers as a 'detail of history'. In words which will revive accusations that the far-Right party remains anti-Semitic, Jean-Marie Le Pen said he had 'never regretted' making similar statements in the past. His daughter and current leader of the party Marine Le Pen immediately distanced herself from the comments saying she 'deeply disagrees' with her 'deliberately provocative' father. Tensions between French National Front leader Marine Le Pen (right) and her father worsened today as the founder of the far-right party (left) defended having described Nazi gas chambers as a 'detail of history' Reigniting old tensions, Mr Le Pen, who is the founding father of the National Front (FN) and still an MEP, said: 'What I said corresponds to what I think. 'The gas chambers were a detail of the war, unless we admit that the war was a detail of the gas chambers!' During an interview on BFM TV in Paris, Mr Le Pen said 'the truth' should 'not shock anyone', and that historical reality should not be used to portray him as anti-Jewish. 'This case was manipulated against me by introducing a hint of anti-Semitism,' said Mr Le Pen. 'I challenge anyone to name an anti-Semitic phrase in my political life. 'Repeatedly questioned about the Holocaust, Mr Le Pen said: 'War is horrible, you know, a piece of shrapnel that tears your stomach, a bomb that decapitates you, a room in which you are asphyxiated, it's all pretty disgusting, it's true.' Firebrand: Reigniting old tensions, Mr Le Pen, who is the founding father of the National Front (FN) and still an MEP, said: 'The gas chambers were a detail of the war' Mr Le Pen's daughter, Marine Le Pen, is now the leader of the National Front (FN) and has tried to steer it away from its anti-Semitic and racist roots. Speaking to the website of Le Figaro daily about her father, she said: 'I deeply disagree with him. 'I take note of what he said but I believe that those coming over to vote for us understand what is going on. He is being deliberately provocative.' Ms Le Pen's party regularly wins up to 25 per cent of the popular vote at local and regional elections, and Ms Le Pen intends to stand for the job of president in 2017. Under her leadership, the party has deepened its roots across France, winning outright control of some town halls and getting its officials elected onto the councils of 'departements', broadly the equivalent of counties. Polls suggest she could make it into the second-round run-off of a presidential election but is unlikely to win. While other FN officials have been stripped of their party membership for racism, there has been no move to bar Jean-Marie Le Pen from a party of which he still holds the title of honorary president. He is popular with many FN members and will stand as a

Summary: Jean-Marie Le Pen reignites tensions after defending view of gas chambers . He claimed they were a 'detail of the war' and should 'not shock anyone' Le Pen's comments likely to revive allegations far right party is anti-Semitic . Daughter and current FN leader Marine Le Pen said she 'deeply disagrees'


Neil Redfearn is considering his position as manager of Leeds United after the club suspended his assistant Steve Thompson on Thursday. Leeds took two months to appoint Thompson but he was told in a letter from director of football Nicola Salerno yesterday morning that he was be suspended until the end of the season effectively ending his time at Elland Road after 105 days. Thompson is understood to have been told that he will be suspended until his contract expires at the end of the season. He has also been informed that an option to renew his deal will not be taken up by the club. Leeds United assistant manager Steve Thompson (left) has been suspended by the club . Thompson's suspension has left manager Neil Redfearn considering his future at Elland Road . A club statement read: 'The director of football Nicola Salerno, has today (April 2) suspended the assistant coach Steve Thompson from his duties at the club. This is an internal matter and the club will make no further comment on this internal issue.' Redfearn, the club's third coach of the season, took training before attending a delayed press conference and said: 'It’s become difficult for me. It’s not ideal timing. It’s not helped. I’ve got to have a good think about my future now. It undermines everything. We have put things together me and Steve. Before it was a no brainer for me to stay on, not so much now. 'I love this club, I was brought up on Leeds United but this situation is a difficult one for me . 'Thommo was informed this morning through a letter. He’s been suspended - for what, I don’t know. You’d have to find that out from the club. I don’t understand why he has been suspended. I’m bitterly disappointed. It’s a difficult one for me to take, I can’t think for one minute why someone who has been part of this success has been sacked. 'Me and Steve were the ideal partnership, he’s been great for me and I’m bitterly disappointed that he’s not here.' Redfearn’s contract is also up at the end of the season and club president Massimo Cellino is suspended until May 3. Sol Bamba heads home in a recent win for the Whites at Fulham's Craven Cottage . Leeds sit 13th in the Championship table but were unbeaten in March and take on Blackburn Rovers on Saturday. It is also understood that Redfearn is under pressure not to select top scorer Mirco Antenucci who will trigger a bonus clause in his contract should he score two more goals. Thompson is taking advice from the LMA while Salerno's own position is thought to be open to review at the end of the season.

Summary: Steve Thompson suspended by Leeds just 19 games in to No 2 role . Speculation mounting over future of manager Neil Redfearn . Leeds are 13th in the Championship with 52 points .


By the time she turned five, Amber Rachdi, now 24, from Troutdale in Oregon, weighed 11st - the same as the average adult woman. 19 years later and Ms Rachdi hit rock bottom: virtually housebound and in constant pain, she was ashamed of her enormous 46st (657lb) frame. But after doctors warned that she would be dead by the age of 30, the 24-year-old plucked up the courage to make a change and has since lost 20st in a year. Scroll down for video . Obese: At her heaviest, Amber tipped the scales at an unhealthy 46st (657lbs) 'Sometimes I think to myself I'm never going to change,' she admitted in the run-up to life-saving bariatric surgery. 'Everything hurts. I am so limited in what I can do and where I can go. 'I feel trapped. I'm miserable. I don't like being this person. I don't like being this size. Sometimes I feel so hopeless, I feel that it's not worth it. That maybe it would be better if I'd never been born.' Despite her hefty frame, Ms Rachdi says she has always eaten healthily - and puts the excess pounds to eating more healthy food than she should. She also says she used food to control feelings of anxiety and to deal with her fear of failure but says all the comfort eating just made things worse in the end. 'My relationship with food is unhealthy,' she explains. 'I spend a lot of the day stressing about what I'm going to eat and when I'm going to get it. Comfort eating: Ms Rachdi, pictured with parents Patty and Abe, said she used food to deal with anxiety . Deadly: Ms Rachdi had become so heavy, she was warned that she risked dying by the age of 30 . 'There's anticipation before I eat but it's not enjoyable. It's a feeling of desperation and sadness. Food is a comfort and it's helping me avoid reality. I have a lot of anxiety and I don't like it. 'I'm at peace while I eat. I don't have to think about how I have let everyone around me down. It's a distraction.' As a result of her overeating, her parents were left in a state of panic, with mother Patty admitting that she was sure her daughter would die. 'She always felt she didn't live up to our expectations,' she says. 'She just became a typical underachiever. 'We were told that if she doesn't lose weight, she will die before she's 30.' 'I see a lot of pity in my mum's face when she looks at me and I can't handle that,' said Ms Rachdi, ahead of her surgery. Support: Ms Rachdi has been supported throughout by her boyfriend Rowdy who also moved to Houston . Getting there: Ms Rachdi had to lose 17lb before being allowed to have weight loss surgery . Slimmer: Ms Rachdi has now shed 20st and tips the scales at 26st - half her former body weight . 'Sometimes my dad would make snide comments about my size and that

Summary: Amber Rachdi, 24, weighed an unhealthy 46st at her heaviest . Student, from Oregon, was confined to her home and was always in pain . Has turned her life around after having bariatric surgery . Ms Rachdi has shed an impressive 20st and weighs 26st (377lb) Amber Rachdi appears on My 600lb Life, Thursday at 9pm on TLC .


Bride to be: American Hayley Carney hopes to fulfil a 'lifelong dream' of becoming a British citizen . An American transgender woman is preparing to move to the UK to marry a bride she has never met in order to fulfil a 'lifelong dream' of becoming a British citizen. Hayley Carney will undergo surgery to complete her gender transition before moving to live with her fiancee, identified only as Anne, in Plymouth, Devon, later this year. She will then have six months to apply for a marriage visa, which, if successful, will set her on the path to citizenship. Ms Carney, formerly known as Robert, said she has been dreaming of a life in Britain since reading books about it as a child. She added that she feels the nation is more accepting of 'people like her'. But it was only after meeting Anne in an online support group that she decided to make a move to the country she 'has always wanted to call home'. She said: '[Anne] told me months ago that my life would be more comfortable in England, not only because my heart has always been there, but overall Britain is more openly accepting of people like me. 'I cannot wait to be there with her and in a country I have always wanted to call home. 'In my heart, that's always been my home since I could read. I have dreamed of being a British citizen my whole life. 'I have found throughout life that British people are kind and polite. I have several friends I have made over the years and they really are some of the best friends anyone could ask for. 'I have spoken with many people about my upcoming move and they all say that my life would be less complicated and acceptance is found more easily there. 'I cannot speak for more people than I know, but in comparing friends from here in the US to my friends in the UK, my British friends are the most wonderful, caring, loving and accepting people I know.' Moving to Britain: Ms Carney, pictured, will undergo surgery to complete her gender transition before moving to live with her fiancee, identified only as Anne, in Plymouth, Devon, later this year . Ms Carney intends to move to the UK and search for a job before applying for a visa. She said: 'Immigration is a huge concern of mine. What I need to do is get there, settle in, find employment, then follow all proper channels to eventually earn myself a British citizenship. 'Once acclimatised, I will proudly hold my head high and call myself British, but not until I have earned that right. 'When I come home to England, I want it to be for the remainder of my life. 'There are so many reasons people migrate; personally I just want a better life. I am prepared for what may come my way on the road to becoming a permanent British citizen.'

Summary: American transgender woman Hayley Carney has never met British fiancee . She will marry in hope of fulfilling 'lifelong dream' of becoming UK citizen . Said she believes Britons are more 'openly accepting of people like her'


Murder-accused teenager Heather Mack was today given the star treatment in the Bali prison where she is being held over her mother's death. The ‘body in suitcase’ teen and her baby received a personal visit from a government minister who offered extra comforts. Mack, 19, from Chicago, could spend 15 years in jail for the murder of her mother, 62-year-old socialite Sheila von Wiese-Mack, whose body was then stuffed inside a suitcase. Scroll down for video . Behind Bars: Heather Mack has been keeping her baby with her in a crowded cell in Bali's Kerobokan prison . Yasona Laoly, Indonesia’s Justice and Human Rights Minister, has offered Mack the chance to place the baby with a family to care for the child . Indonesia’s Justice and Human Rights Minister called in unexpectedly at Kerobokan Prison to visit the teen . Yasona Laoly, Indonesia’s Justice and Human Rights Minister, called in unexpectedly at Kerobokan Prison, where the 19-year-old is caring for baby Stella. He checked on the conditions in her cell, which she shares with eight other prisoners. ‘I’m not happy to be raising my baby here,’ said Mack, who is expected to learn on Tuesday whether a panel of judges will agree to prosecution demands that she should serve 15 years for the murder. The minister later said he was perturbed that a three-week-old baby should start her life in a prison. He said he had offered Mack the chance to place the baby with a family to care for the child. ‘I’ve given her the chance to think over the offer,’ Mr Yasona said outside the prison. ‘There are families in Bali who would be happy to take the baby in and care for her. ‘While she is considering this, I have also told her that I will arrange for her to have a room to herself inside the prison where she can care for the baby properly without other prisoners being around.’ Motherhood: Little Stella Schaefer is being cared for in prison by Heather Mack, 19, who is accused of murder . Allegations: Heather Mack is accused of the murder of her socialite mother, Sheila von Wiese-Mack (pictured) Locked up: Mack, from Chicago, could spend 15 years in jail for the murder of her mother, 62-year-old socialite Sheila von Wiese-Mack . Judges have accepted the prosecution's case of Mack's guilt for the murder of her mother in a luxury Bali hotel last August. During the minister’s visit, Mack not only told him of her concerns about the crowded cell, but she also said she wanted baby Stella Schaefer - named after her boyfriend Tommy Schaefer, 21 - to be baptised. Mr Yasona said he would make arrangements for a church pastor or priest to come to the prison to perform a ceremony. It is understood that Schaefer - who is facing 18 years in jail after admitting he beat Mrs Mack about the face and stuffed her body in a suitcase after she allegedly attacked him - has not been made aware of the offer to have the baby he

Summary: Heather Mack is accused of murdering her mother and is in a Bali prison . Teenager is caring for her baby in cell shared with eight other prisoners . A minister paid her a personal visit today and offered her extra comforts . Mack will get own room until she decides whether to give baby to a family .


From clipping nails to a plastic bag filled with urine, these photographs show the horrible airline passengers who carry on the unnecessary baggage. Disgruntled flyers and flight attendants from around the globe, have taken their frustration to social media to shame feral passengers with annoying habits - and the results are sure to shock. They include a feet being wedged in between seats or near other passenger's head, rubbish being trashed in seat pockets and bathrooms while others are taking up more space than necessary. Scroll down for video . One traveller has snapped a picture of himself enduring the close proximity of another passenger's foot . Disgusting: One flight attendant found a surprise under one of the seats - a plastic bag filled with urine . Other photos show two passengers wearing face masks, a male traveller working out in the aisle while one of the cutest passengers to hit the air was a bulldog that was seen in a security vest. The images, captured by anonymous travellers, were posted on former flight attendant Shawn Kathleen's Instagram account Passenger Shaming. The page follows after Ms Kathleen, who worked as a flight attendant for seven years, started the group on Facebook to highlight the less than desirable habits some have adopted while flying. She has previously mentioned some her most feared habits, including people who don't flush the toilet and people going into the bathroom without shoes or socks. Got it nailed: This passenger decided being seated on a busy plane was the perfect time to clip his fingernails . One of the cutest passengers to hit the air was a bulldog in a security vest that was seen resting beside a seat . Toe the line: One passenger got a little too comfortable, pushing both feet through to the seas in front . One of the popular yet annoying habits are people resting their feet on any surface they could reach, including walls and near people's heads as as well sleeping with their feet in awkward positions. Since its inception, the page has attracted worldwide attention from passengers and flight attendants with its Instagram page now has nearly 240,000 followers. Recent photos in the past months show a potty in the aisle, people sleeping in inappropriate places, passengers resting their feet on tray tables and walls and dirty nappies stuffed in the seat pockets. Photos of unsupervised children vandalising the aeroplane with stickers and an unwrapped condom found under a seat have also made the cut for Passenger Shaming. This isn't working out: One passenger thought it was a good time to do a work-out session during a flight . Socks appeal: A weary traveller decided to prop his feet up against a wall - over another passenger .

Summary: Disgruntled flyers have taken to social media to shame feral passengers . The photographs show people with less than desirable habits on planes . Images are submitted anonymously by passengers and flight attendants . The images were posted on an Instagram account Passenger Shaming .


The widow of US Navy SEAL Chris Kyle has revealed the painful moment she first broke the news to their two children that their father had been murdered. Taya Kyle told ABC's Robin Roberts she gathered her son, Colton and daughter, McKenna and prepared to tell them. 'I remembered just closing my eyes, the tears rolling down and me just trying to breathe,' said Kyle. Reveal: Taya Kyle had to do everything she could from falling apart in front of her kids when she explained to them their father had been killed . Recovery: Taya has given an interview to 20/20s Robin Roberts about her life since Eddie Ray Routh was convicted of killing her husband, American Sniper, Chris Kyle . Taya, 40, was speaking to Roberts for a special edition of ABC News' 20/20 which will air on Friday, May 1 and will catch up with the widow of Kyle, whose story is portrayed in the blockbuster movie, American Sniper. It will be the first in-depth interview that Kyle has given since former Marine Eddie Ray Routh was found guilty of capital murder on February 24 for shooting dead Chris Kyle and his friend, Chad Littlefield. He was automatically handed a life sentence without the possibility of parole and Taya Kyle broke down in tears on the stand when she gave evidence on the first day of the trial. During the course of their interview, Kyle jokes with Roberts that she never thought she would marry 'a cowboy' but was 'excited' by falling in love with him. 'I never probably thought a cowboy would want me,' she said. 'And I said I would never marry somebody -- a SEAL either. So… 'there you go with your plans again,' right?' Family: Chris Kyle (pictured unshaven) proudly poses with his son, Colton and daughter, Mckenna and wife Taya after leaving active service in around 2012 . Taxing and emotional testimony: Taya Kyle wipes the tears from her eyes as she gives evidence from the stand during the trial of Chris Kyle's killer, Eddie Ray Routh in February . Eddie Ray Routh pleaded not guilty to killing Chris Kyle and said that he shot him and his friend Chad Littlefield dead because he was suffering PTSD. The jury decided he was guilty of murder and knew what he was doing . Taya has also written a new book, 'American Wife: A Memoir of Love, War, Faith and Renewal' which will go into detail about her marriage and the aftermath of Chris's death. The book is released on May 4 and Taya hopes it will draw a line under her recent events. In March, Taya published a heartbreaking letter to mark their 13th wedding anniversary. Taya Kyle pledged to love her late husband 'all the days of my life' in the touching tribute in which she described the moment her future husband gave her two dozen roses during one of their first dates. Kyle, who was the subject of last year's Clint Eastwood-directed movie American Sniper, was gunned down by fellow war veteran Eddie Ray

Summary: Taya Kyle, 40 remembers crying as she told her young son and daughter . Reveals the difficult moment for new upcoming ABC 20/20 show . Navy SEAL Chris Kyle was shot dead in February 2013 by Eddie Ray Routh . Routh was convicted of murder and sentenced to life without parole in February . Taya Kyle will release new book in May called, 'American Wife: A Memoir of Love, War, Faith and Renewal'


A fugitive treasure hunter who took gold worth millions of dollars from a shipwreck before spending years on the run is finally facing jail. Tommy Thompson has agreed to go to prison rather than reveal details about the valuable haul he recovered from the SS Central America. In 1988 the 62-year-old led an excursion to the vessel, known as the Ship of Gold, which sank off the Carolina coast in 1857 laden with 21 tons of gold. Tommy Thompson, 62, left, and girlfriend Alison Antekeier, 42, have both admitted contempt of court in Columbus, Ohio . Gold bars taken from the SS Central America which sank during a hurricane in 1857 . Around 400 people drowned in the 19th-Century shipwreck. Thompson, then an oceanic engineer at Battelle Memorial Institute in Columbus, and his crew brought up thousands of bars and coins, much of them later sold to a gold marketing group in 2000 for about $50 million. He was accused of cheating his 161 investors, who paid $12.7 million to find the ship, out of the proceeds. In civil proceedings brought by a number of the backers they claimed the find was worth up to $260 million. Columbus attorney Rick Robol, who at one time defended Thompson's company, said there was no proof Thompson stole anything. Thompson and his girlfriend, Alison Antekeier, 42, failed to appear in court in 2012 and abandoned their Florida mansion. A man who had worked for the couple later discovered wads of cash hidden in the pipes and a book called How To Be Invisible at the property. Thompson and Antekeir were arrested in January after U.S. marshals tracked them down to the Boco Raton Hotel in Florida. They were said to have been staying there for more than a year and using fake names, according to U.S. marshals. 'Thompson was smart — perhaps one of the smartest fugitives ever sought by the U.S. Marshals, along with almost limitless resources and approximately a 10-year head start,' U.S. Marshal Michael Tobin said when the pair were found. The couple, both wearing orange jumpsuits and chains, admitted contempt of court at the federal courthouse in Columbus, Ohio, after reaching a plea bargains. 'This case started with willful disobedience of a judge's order to appear in court and ended when the U.S. Marshals Service got their man and woman,' prosecutors reportedly said, according to the Columbus Dispatch. An artists impression of the SS Central America sinking off the Carolina coast in 1857 . Thompson is said to be facing no more than two years in custody after he agreed to hand over $435,380 in cash that was found with the couple, the newspaper reported. But under the deal he will not have to testify about the gold haul he discovered in the historic shipwreck. Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas Squires recommended Antekeier serve no prison time. Thompson was remanded into custody ahead of sentencing, but his girlfriend was released on bail.

Summary: Tommy Thompson, 62, led an 1988 expedition to the SS Central America . Ship sank off the Carolina coast in 1857 laden with 21 tons of gold . Allegedly failed to share profits with investors and went on the run . Pair now facing jail after pleading guilty to contempt of court in Ohio .