Two fugitives from the London area who featured on the UK’s most wanted list on suspicion of drug trafficking have been captured in Europe with 24 hours of each other. Jayson McDonald was found hiding under a bed in Amsterdam in the Netherlands, while Paul Monk was captured at his luxury villa in the holiday hotspot of Alicante on the Spanish coast. They were arrested as part of Operation Captura, a drive launched in 2006 by the National Crime Agency, Crimestoppers and Spanish authorities to catch suspects who had fled from the UK. Jayson McDonald (right) is wanted on suspicion of conspiracies to import and supply heroin and cocaine, and is believed to be a member of a Europe-wide organised crime network. Paul Monk (left) was wanted on suspicion of conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to supply cannabis . Monk, 54, from Romford in Essex was overseeing workmen laying a marble patio around his swimming pool when armed police swooped at the address where an imitation firearm with silencer and 125,000 euro were recovered. On Wednesday morning McDonald, aged 37, from Acton, west London, was apprehended as part of a separate joint investigation with the Dutch National Police. McDonald had been hiding in Spain but it is believed he based himself in the Netherlands after officers raided a property where he was living in the Coin area of Malaga last month. He is wanted on suspicion of conspiracies to import and supply heroin and cocaine, and is believed to be a member of a Europe-wide organised crime network responsible for the importation of Class A drugs into the UK. Monk is wanted on suspicion of conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to supply cannabis. He was allegedly involved in the handover of a kilo of cocaine in Cockfosters, north London, in May 2013. He is also linked to the seizure of 23 kilos of herbal cannabis and one kilo of cannabis resin in October 2013 in Colchester, Essex. Monk, 54, from Romford in Essex was overseeing workmen laying a marble patio around his swimming pool in Alicante (pictured) when armed police swooped at the address . Both men are wanted by the Metropolitan Police on suspicion of drugs offences and are currently in custody awaiting extradition proceedings. Dave Allen, head of the UK International Crime Bureau at the NCA, said: “Our ability to capture two of our most wanted fugitives in different countries within 24 hours demonstrates the NCA’s international reach. “Nowhere is a safe haven for British fugitives and we will continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners across the world to track them down and return them to the UK to face justice.” Monk was allegedly involved in the handover of a kilo of cocaine in Cockfosters, north London, in May 2013 . The arrests come less than a month after an appeal for information about the men’s whereabouts. A total of 68 out of 86 fugitives on the Operation Captura list have now been caught. Lord Ashcroft KCMG PC, the founder and chair of Crimestoppers, praised

Summary: Pair, both from London, captured in Europe within 24 hours of each other . Trafficker Jayson McDonald was found hiding under a bed in Amsterdam . Paul Monk captured in Alicante as workmen lay marble at his luxury villa . Both wanted for their connections with international drug dealing networks .


A thief nicknamed the 'Black Widow of Facebook' who drugged and robbed men after she lured them into bed has been arrested. Argentinian con-artist Sofia Davila posted raunchy pictures or herself online and then flirted with unsuspecting men she had contacted on the social network, suggesting they meet up for sex. But after meeting her victims, the 21-year-old from Buenos Aires, would spike their drinks and wait for them to fall unconscious, before ransacking their homes. Buenos Aires thief Sofia Davila, 21, would start chatting to men over Facebook before suggesting that they meet up. When they did, she would spike their drinks and rob their homes after they fell unconscious . The 21-year-old posted raunchy pictures of herself on Facebook and flirt with strangers she added on the network. She was caught after trying to trick police that she was an innocent bystanders in the robberies . Diego Escalante, from Tigre, Buenos Aires, said he had been robbed after falling victim to the ploy. The 39-year-old said: 'We had been flirting with each other for about two weeks and then she suggested we get together. 'We went to a hotel and had a good time and when she suggested we meet again I didn't think anything was suspicious. 'The next time we met she came to my place and said she'd like to drink her own alcohol and poured me one too. I then began to fill ill and passed out. 'When I woke up my feet and hands were tied and there were two men in my flat taking my TV, stereo and other things.' After carrying out the ruse Davila went to the police station herself to report the robbery - claiming she had been forced to leave the flat by the men, and had been powerless to stop them. The thief has been nicknamed the 'Black Widow of Facebook'. She is now awaiting trial after admitting tricking 15 men and robbing them. Two of her accomplices will also appear in court over the crimes . But a spokesman for the police said they were suspicious, having received numerous calls from men who had been stolen from after they spent the night with a woman they met over the internet . He said: 'The problem with her statement was that we had already received a dozen complaints from other men saying they had been robbed after meeting a woman over Facebook. 'This was the first time the woman had actually shown up herself though, but because she matched the description we already had we decided to hold her for questioning. One of Davila's victims said the pair hit it off at a hotel, and he didn't think have any suspicions when they met up again at his home. He said she drugged him and he woke up with his feet tied and two men stealing his TV . 'As soon as we spoke to the victim we knew she was the woman behind the robberies and it only took a little while before we had a full confession. We

Summary: Sofia Davila, 21, nicknamed the 'Black Widow of Facebook' over crimes . Caught after going to police, claiming she was forced out her victim's flat . She has admitted bedding and robbing 15 men after spiking their drinks .


A Neighbourhood Watch official has been handed a restraining order following a bitter row with his neighbours over a garden gate. Married couple John and Karen Copleston claim Paul Phillips, 67, 'constantly harassed' them over a petty dispute after they moved a gate at the back of their £210,000 house in Poole, Dorset. Retired Mr Phillips, the treasurer of the local Neighbourhood Watch scheme, accused the Coplestons of putting the garden gate up on communal land and took the matter to council planners. Scroll down for video . Married couple John and Karen Copleston said neighbour Paul Phillips, 67, had constantly harassed them over a petty dispute after they moved a gate at the back of their £210,000 house in Poole, Dorset . When the couple challenged him they say claim embarked on a campaign of misery that forced the Coplestons to install CCTV cameras to catch him in action. The covert footage caught Mr Phillips fiddling with the gate's lock, waving and smiling at the camera and repeatedly setting off a motion sensor. But on Friday the case against Mr Phillips was dismissed, although a three-year restraining order was imposed on him under the Protection from Harassment Act by magistrates in Bournemouth. The long-running dispute between the neighbours began three years ago and a year ago the row became centred on the gate at the end of a shared passage both houses back on to. Karen and John Copleston (pictured) outside their property - Mr Phillips' home is on the far right . The gate in question: Mr Phillips accused the Coplestons of putting the garden gate up on his land . The Coplestons claim the gate has been at the end of the shared path since they bought the property in 1987. After taking advice from police they moved the gate to halfway down the path where it provides access onto their property - but is also directly next to Mr Phillips garden gate. Mr Phillips, a former Poole council employee, argued the gate should not be there at all as it is in the shared easement. He said the previous gate had been a hazard as it was rusty and did not allow enough room for his wife's invalid buggy. Caught: Paul Phillips, 67, was captured on a covert camera as he repeatedly set off a motion sensor at night . Banned: Phillips was also seen smiling and waving at the camera as he embarked on a campaign of terror . Row: The long-running dispute between the neighbours began three years ago and a year ago the row became centred on the gate at the end of a shared passage both houses back on to . The Coplestons said he continued to complain and would stand outside the gate early in the morning and late at night. They said Mr Phillips even installed his own CCTV cameras on his property which he would use to watch them on a monitor in his bedroom. Mrs Copleston, 49, said: 'All I want to know is why? 'Why did he start this?

Summary: Neighbourhood Watch treasurer has been handed three-year restraining order banning him from contacting neighbours following row over gate . Paul Phillips said John and Karen Copleston moved gate on to his land . But they claim he harassed them over the dispute which ended up in court . Case against Mr Phillips was dismissed but restraining order was imposed .


Archaeologists have uncovered a ritual burial of 2,000-year-old human skulls - sparking the theory they could be the remains of Boudicca's rebels - as the London Crossrail excavations continue. The latest discovery of cremated human bones packed neatly into a cooking pot and set off at the side of the historic River Walbrook, in London, has experts questioning whether they were part of a gruesome ceremony. When about 20 skulls were found buried in clusters in the sediment of the historic tributary in 2013 it had been thought that they had got there down stream after being eroded out of a Roman cemetery to the north - but new evidence suggests otherwise. Scroll down for video . New find: Around seven human skulls (pictured) dating back nearly 2,000 years have so far been found as part of the latest discovery by archaeologists at the London Crossrail site near Liverpool Street station . Roman rummaging: One of the skulls (left) was uncovered next to a Roman road which has also been found. A piece of Roman figurative pottery (right) was also dug up during searches of the site . Digging for history: A cross-section of the Roman roadside ditch uncovered at Liverpool Street station . The estimated age of the human remains and the way they appear to have been disposed of has led to the suggestion that the bones could even be Boudicca's rebels. Scientific tests are continuing on the cremated remains, with the possibility the grim ritual theory may be confirmed and that most of the seven skulls found so far are heads of executed criminals and rebels. A spokesman for London Crossrail confirmed the team was working up a number of theories. He said: 'We don't have any answers yet but we are looking into it.' The Boudiccan Revolt raged from 60-61AD and saw British tribes, under Boudicca of the Iceni, unsuccessfully try to defeat the Roman army. Boudicca was Queen of the Iceni people, a British tribe who lived in what is today Norfolk and parts of Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. The revolt resulted in Camulodunum, now Colchester, London, and Verulamium, now St Albans, being burnt to the ground while thousands of people on both sides lost their lives. A spoon from the Tudor period (left) was unearthed from a deep ditch, along with leather fragments (right) A spokesman for London Crossrail confirmed the team was working up a number of theories for the latest finds, which included cremated human bones packed neatly into a cooking pot . 'No answers': Archaeologists have uncovered a ritual burial of 2,000-year-old human skulls - sparking the theory they could be the remains of Boudicca's rebels. The bones are to be sent away for further analysis . A long needle believed to be from the Roman period was also dug up. It will now undergo scientific tests . Revolt: Boudicca was Queen of the Iceni people, a British tribe who tried to defeat the Roman army . The Boudiccan Revolt raged from 60-61AD and saw British tribes, under Boudicca of the Iceni, unsuccessfully try

Summary: Seven human skulls, nearly 2,000 years old, have so far been uncovered . It is thought they were discarded as part of ritual burial on River Walbrook . Sparked the theory the skulls could be the remains of Boudicca's rebels . Excavation of 3,000 skeletons at new Liverpool Street site is now complete .


Denis Suarez scored a late winner for Sevilla as they came from behind to take control of the Europa League quarter-final tie against Zenit St Petersburg 2-1. Winger Aleksandr Ryazantsev had given the visitors the lead in the first-half, scoring off his own rebound, before forward Carlos Bacca drew the home side level with a close-range header from a set-piece. Suarez, on loan from from Barcelona, then completed the comeback with a stunning volleyed effort from outside the box on 87 minutes. Zenit St. Petersburg midfielder Javi Garcia (left) tussles for the ball with Sevilla's Jose Antonio Reyes (right) Sevilla forward Kevin Gameiro (left) has a shot at goal as Zenit defender Luis Neto (right) jumps to block . Zenit midfielder Axel Witsel (right) sends a headed effort at the Sevilla goal during the Europa League tie . Zenit defender Ezequiel Garay (left) clears the ball ahead of Sevilla's Vicente Iborra (centre) on Thursday night . Meanwhile,in Ukraine, Fiorentina rescued a 1-1 draw away to Dynamo Kiev, with Khouma Babacar's stoppage-time leveler saving the Italian team from a third straight defeat in all competitions. Jeremain Lens had given Dynamo a first-half lead with a fine curling 20-yard shot into the far top corner as Fiorentina's players pulled back to defend their own penalty area. Finally, in Belgium, Club Brugge and Dnipro ended in a goalless stalemate. That keeps Brugge in contention for a first European semifinal since 1988, when the competition was still known as the UEFA Cup. Dynamo Kiev's Yevhen Khacheridi (left) vies for the ball with Fiorentina forward Mario Gomez (right) Fiorentina winger Mohamed Salah (centre) dribbles forward with the ball during the match against Zenit . Dynamo Kiev forward Jeremain Lens (centre) celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Fiorentina . Dynamo Kiev's Danilo Silva (left) comes in with a strong challenge on Fiorentina winger Joaquin (right) Club Brugge forward Obbi Oulare (left) jumps in an aerial duel with Dnipro defender Douglas (right) Brugge's Jose Izquierdo (left) gives chase to Dnipro's Yevhen Konoplyanka (right) on Thursday night . Izquierdo (bottom) slides in with a challenge on Dnipro's Nikola Kalinic (top) during the Europa League tie . Dnipro's Valeriy Fedorchuk (right) controls the ball ahead of the oncoming challenge from Francisco Silva .

Summary: Denis Suarez scored an 87th minute winner to make it 2-1 to Sevilla in the first-leg of the Europa League quarter-final against Zenit . Khouma Babacar scored a late equaliser for Fiorentina to secure a vital away goal against Dynamo Kiev . Club Brugge and Dnipro played out a tense goalless draw .


It is a leap of faith that could easily have ended in disaster. But thankfully, stunt performer Antti Pendikainen had attached a parachute to his snowmobile to safely deposit him on the ground after driving his vehicle off a mountain. Captured on camera, these amazing images show the moment the Finnish driver took to the skies. Finnish stunt performer, Antti Pendikainen soars through the air with a parachute attached to his snowmobile in Riksgrnsen, Sweden . Captured on camera, this adrenalin fuelled footage shows the moment a daredevil driver took to the skies after racing his snowmobile off the edge of a mountain . The group managed to strap materials together to make an incredible but rickety flying machine . Instead of plummeting 1500 metres to his death, Pendikainen, defied gravity by floating effortlessly above the snowy peaks of Riksgränsen in Sweden thanks to a parachute attached to the vehicle. But what might sound like a nightmare, white-knuckle ride for most people was a walk in the park for Antti who is seen casually spinning on his seat mid-flight and even waving at a trailing helicopter. The brain child of Finnish extreme sports group, Stunt Freak Team, the barmy bunch spent just three hours conjuring up the plan before beginning test flights. By using wood from an old truck bed, a tandem parachute and of course, duct tape, the group managed to strap the materials together to make an incredible but rickety flying machine. Antti is seen casually spinning on his seat mid-flight and even waving at a trailing helicopter . Instead of plummeting 1500 metres to his death, Pendikainen, defied gravity by floating effortlessly . The brain child of Finnish extreme sports group, Stunt Freak Team, the barmy bunch spent just three hours conjuring up the plan before beginning test flights . Filmed using a Go Pro camera attached to Antti's head, as well as shots taken from a helicopter tailing the snowmobile, the video reveals the staggering views of the surrounding snow-white landscape. After a four-minute ride and a bumpy landing, Antti is then seen landing the contraption before coming safely to a stop. A spokesperson at Stunt Freaks Team said: 'We were thinking of ways to perform a snowmobile base jump when we began to wonder whether it would be possible to attach a parachute to a snowmobile and make it fly. what might sound like a nightmare, white-knuckle ride for most people was a walk in the park for Antti . After a four-minute ride and a bumpy landing, Antti is then seen landing the contraption before coming safely to a stop . Filmed using a Go Pro camera attached to Antti's head the video reveals the staggering views of the surrounding snow-white landscape. 'This is the first time we have tried anything like this, it was the stuff of TV as the first sled was ready for test drive in just three hours. 'We built the flying machine using an old truck bed, wood from the loading platform, a tandem parachute and duct tape. 'Antti left the

Summary: Finnish daredevil Antti Pendikainen races his snowmobile off the edge of a mountain in Sweden . Pendikainen defied gravity by floating effortlessly thanks to a parachute attached to the vehicle . Ideas is brain child of Finnish extreme sports group Stunt Freak Team .


Bowling Green basketball coach Chris Jans has been fired for acting inappropriately during a drunken night out at a local bar. The university, in Ohio, took action after damning footage emerged of the coach touching an unidentified woman's behind on March 21. The married father-of-two was also accused of grabbing a 'woman's head and moving it toward your crotch' and calling another woman a 'b****', the same evening. A source told reporters that the incident was so heated a woman slapped him before he was asked to leave. Scroll down for video . Bowling Green basketball coach Chris Jans has been fired after witnesses say he acted 'aggressively and inappropriately' at an off-campus bar . The university took action after footage emerged of the coach touching an unidentified woman's behind on March 21 . At least 50 people reportedly saw the coach out of control before being escorted out of the bar . The video, obtained by the Toldeo Blade, was recorded by the woman's parents. They then wrote a letter to Bowling Green athletics director Christopher Kingston detailing more of his inappropriate behavior. The correspondence, obtained by Deadspin, read: 'While we were enjoying each others company we noticed on several occasions Chris Jans making what seemed to be advances towards several women. 'On one occasion he grabbed a woman’s head and pushed it downwards toward his crotch. 'A Single guy, drunk, we can possibly overlook, but certainly inappropriate for a Head Coach representing my university and most definitely not a married man with two children. I am certain she would not appreciate his behavior. 'As the night continued, we had hoped that the behavior was a fluke or a joke amongst friends ad we continued enjoying each others company until he made advances toward another female, petter her backside and proceeded to as/tell her to walk in front of him so that he could evaluate her assets.' An assistant coach reportedly helped him out of the local bar in Bowling Green, Ohio. Jans recently led the team to its first postseason win in 40 years . Fox Sports Ohio's Zac Jackson reported that he'd been in the bar perhaps three hours and the woman who struck him did not speak with either police or university officials. However a cell phone video of the incident was recorded and upwards of 50 witnesses were in the bar. No charges have been filed. According to The Washington Post, a university press release announced the termination Thursday morning. 'Jans was terminated following an investigation into his recent public conduct,' the statement read. 'The University concluded that Jans' public conduct failed to meet his obligations as a head coach and the expectations that BGSU Athletics has for its coaches.' Jans leaves the school after a single season, taking the team to its first postseason victory in 40 years. His final record there stands at 21-12. He was formerly an assistant at Wichita State before he signed with Bowling Green. His six year contract was valued at $325,000.

Summary: Chris Jans was fired for 'acting aggressively and inappropriately' at the bar on March 21 . Parents of woman he touched at the local venue filmed his behavior . They also accused him of moving a woman's head towards his crotch . Made one girl walk infront of him so he could 'evaluate her assets' Jans, who had a $325,000 contract, is married and has two children . University said his behavior 'failed to meet the obligations of a head coach'


There's always that one friend who with the swirl of a wine glass will leave you in awe of their sophisticated wine skills. Yet unless you grew up on a vineyard or had a wise wino whisper the secrets of their connoisseuring ways, it's likely you don't know the distinct differences between a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Merlot and tend to swallow more than you spit it out at a wine tasting. Dr Alex Russell, a Sydney-based University lecturer who has worked in the wine retail industry for over 10 years (with a claim to fame selling the last $26,000 bottle of Glenfiddich in the world) and whose completed a PhD on 'the taste and smell perception of wine', shares his advice for wowing winos with your knowledge. Top tips: Dr Alex Russell shares his tips for mastering wine tasting in four hours . 1.SET ASIDE AT LEAST FOUR HOURS . As part of his research study, Russell would have people come into the lab every day to smell and taste lots of wines. 'In most cases, they would be in the lab for an hour and wouldn't learn much,' he said. 'However when participants stayed 30 minutes longer they showed signs of improvement and after four hours, they were doing well and got the hang of tasting.' 2. TRY DIFFERENT TYPES . 'No expert has become an expert by only drinking their favourite wine,' says Russell. 'Branch out, be willing to try wine by the glass rather than buying a whole bottle and try wines made from different grapes, regions or countries.' Name that note: The main skill wine experts have believes Russell, is an ability to put a name to the odour or scent . 3.TASTE THEM SIDE-BY-SIDE . While we have a distinct memory for smell, just like other types of memory, we can often be prone to forgetting too, according to Russell. 'Instead of relying on your memory to compare the wine you’re drinking now verse the the one you tried last week, open up a few different bottles at the same time so you can compare them directly.' 4. SHUT YOUR EYES . The main skill wine experts have believes Russell, is an ability to put a name to the odour or scent. 'Wines that smell like blackcurrant might not actually be made from or with blackcurrant and don’t look like blackcurrant so it can be hard to identify a smell when you can’t visually associate it with the source,' he said. 'In fact these wines contain chemicals that, when isolated, smell very much like blackcurrant.' So Russell suggests going through your pantry with a friend and picking out various herbs and fruits. 'Smell and taste the ingredients with your eyes closed and try to identify them. Then learn from feedback - it might be hard at first but you’ll improve over time.' 5. IF IN DOUBT, ADD YOUR OWN FLAVOURS AND SMELLS . 'If you're not sure what peach tastes like in a Chardonnay, then add a little bit of syrup from a can of peaches

Summary: University lecturer Dr Alex Russell shares his expert advice . Dr Russell says that anyone can improve their tasting skills in four hours .


When booking a holiday it is easy to be confused when it turns out your flight to Vancouver in Canada goes to airport code YVR, or why you will be landing in Malaga, Spain, at an airport with the code AGP. While many main airports have codes which make sense, such as JFK for John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, of LHR for London Heathrow, others can leave passengers baffled - or in fits of laughter. From unfortunate codes such as OMG and SUX to the funny LOL, there are some seemingly very random three-letter combinations around the world. Scroll down for video . Airline Codes features 438 airports from 94 countries, allowing users to finally understand why certain airlines are tagged as they are . Two aviation fans set out to document the world's airport codes and explain how they were chosen with their website Airport Codes. Listing the origins of 438 airports from 94 countries, they explain the reasons behind the unusual acronyms, such as why many Canadian airport codes begin with the letter Y. COK - Cochine International Airport in India takes its code from the fact it is based in the city of Kochi. DOH - Qatar's glitzy new airport is named for the capital Doha. AGP - Malaga Airport didn't want to take its first three letters from the city name as mal means bad in Spanish. So instead it is AGP, taking 'AG' from the middle of the word and filling with the letter 'P'. SUX - Iowa's Sioux City airport ended up with the unfortunate three letter code SUX and have tried to change it many times. Now it has embraced the name with the tag line 'Fly Sux'. ORD - Chicago O'Hare endedup with the unusua;l flight code which points to its past as Orchard Field. MSY - New Orleans Louis Armstrong's code reflects aviator John Moisant and the nearby Moisant Stock Yards. OMG - Omega Airport in Namibia has the somewhat hilarious code of OMG, which is often used as shorthand for 'oh my God'. LOL - in the spirit of unusual acronyms, the term usually use din text messages to signify 'laugh out loud' is actually Derby Field airport in Nevada, serving Lovelock City (hence the code). When codes were generated in the 1930s, old broadcast radio codes were sometimes used. In Canada, radio stations used Y, and this was reflected in the majority of their airport codes starting with the same letter, as shown with YWG representing Winnipeg. The Australian Business Traveller stated that during the first days of air travel, airports were given a two letter 'weather station' code. As the amount of airports increased worldwide, this two-digit number rose to three so each could be given a unique code. Cities with similar starting names like Dublin and Dubai caused the labelling to deviate from a regular system, with Dubai adopting DXB, when DUB was already assigned to Dublin. The codes are known as IATA location identifiers, and are set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The

Summary: The three-letter airport codes are known as IATA location identifiers . Some follow a pattern like SYD for Sydney and MEL for Melbourne . Others don't seem to make any sense, like ORD for Chicago . Airline Codes explains how each airport got its identifying code .


Dark tourism is on the rise, with perhaps the best example of such a phenomenon being the ever-increasing interest in Chernobyl as a holiday destination. April 26, 2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the explosion, which was one of the worst nuclear accidents that the world has ever seen. In recent years, visits to the nuclear explosion site have increased exponentially, with Kiev-based tour company, SoloEast, estimating that it takes approximately 10,000 tourists there each year. Scroll down for video . In recent years, the Chernobyl nuclear explosion site, and nearby ghost town of Pripyat, Ukraine, have seen an increase in tourist interest . In 1986, Reactor 4 in the Chernobyl power plant exploded, sending radioactive particles into the air above the city of Pripyat, north of Kiev. At the time, the area was part of the former Soviet Union, but is now Ukraine. The Exclusion Zone, a nearly 50kilometre (31-mile) radius of contamination, runs around the power plant, although levels have now returned to those which are safe for brief visits to the area. However, such visitations are highly regulated and permitted only as part of an organised private tour. However, visits to the 50-kilometre Exclusion Zone, a contamination radius guarded by security, are highly regulated . Several private tour companies offer packages to the Exclusion Zone, which in some cases even include overnight stays . Guests must provide documentation at several check points upon reaching the site via tour bus. Once there, visitors are banned from touching anything, eating or drinking any food or beverage that does not come from outside the zone, and are even warned against sitting on the ground. Needless to say, all discarded objects and property littered in and around the abandoned city must also remain. And exiting is likewise highly regulated, with several body scanners checking for high levels of radiation. Once inside, visitors are banned from touching any objects or digesting any food that does not come from outside the zone . However, day trips - and even overnight stays - are permitted, now that radiation levels have decreased in the years since the disaster, despite still being up to 10 times higher than normal levels. While the city of Pripyat, which was located just 3 km away from the reactor, remains empty to this day, some people do live in the nearby town of Chernobyl, which is about 15 km from the site. In fact, there's even an InterInform Agency Hotel in the zone, which caters to travellers interested in spending even more time in the area. And in the nearby village of Orane, SoloEast Travel offers accommodations for their overnight tours at the Countryside Cottage Chernobyl Hotel, a Western style dwelling located just 5 km from the Dityatky check point. SoloEast Travel, a Kiev-based tour operator, offers multi-day trips that include overnight stays at a cottage about 50 km from the site . 'There are no new hotels inside the Exclusion Zone,' SoloEast Travel director, Sergei Ivanchuk, tells MailOnline Travel. 'Although some old ones are cosmetically refurbished a bit. 'According to Ukrainian

Summary: April 26, 2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the Chernobyl tragedy - and the site sees more visitors today than ever . Several private tour operators lead excursions into the Exclusion Zone, a nearly 50-kilometre contamination radius . However, in order to enter, tourists must obtain a pass and go through multiple security check points . Though there are several abandoned villages in the zone, the most popular site to visit is the ghost town of Pripyat .


Injury-ravaged Bayern Munich beat Hoffenheim 2-0 on Saturday, shrugging off a string of absences and their midweek Champions League defeat at Porto to close in on the Bundesliga title. Sebastian Rode scored in the 38th minute and Hoffenheim's Andreas Beck added an own goal in stoppage time as Bayern, with youngsters Mitchell Weiser and Gianluca Gaudino in the lineup, opened a 13-point lead over second-placed VfL Wolfsburg, in action against Schalke 04 on Sunday, with five matches left. The German champions, who host Porto on Tuesday in the Champions League quarter-final second leg after Wednesday's 3-1 loss, were without half a dozen starters, including Philipp Lahm, Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery and Bastian Schweinsteiger. Thomas Muller celebrates after Hoffenheim's Andreas Beck scored a stoppage time own goal . But goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was in top form, spectacularly denying Anthony Modeste at point blank range after a defensive blunder by Brazilian Dante. Rode then made the most of Bayern's second chance of the game, curling his shot from the edge of the box past keeper Oliver Baumann. Rode was lucky not to be penalised for bringing down Eugen Polanski in the area a minute later but there was no denying the dominance of Bayern, who came close again when Robert Lewandowski scraped the bar at the start of the second-half. They did get a second goal when Thomas Mueller charged into the box and cut the ball back to the unfortunate Hoffenheim captain Beck who slipped the ball into his own net. Bayern's Sebastian Rode (eft) scores the opening goal from close range against Hoffenheim on Saturday . Bayern Munich's players surround Sebastian Rode after he opened the scoring for the Bundesliga leaders . Bayer Leverkusen crushed relegation-threatened visitors Hanover 96 4-0 to jump into third spot on goal difference after Borussia Moenchengladbach, also on 54 points, drew 0-0 at Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday. Borussia Dortmund eased past visiting Paderborn 3-0, in their first game since the announcement that coach Juergen Klopp would leave at the end of the season, to keep their hopes of a Europa League place alive. Last season's Bundesliga runners-up Dortmund climbed to 36 points, in eighth, three off sixth-placed Augsburg. Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola celebrates in front of the away bench as his side went 2-0 up .

Summary: Midfielder Sebastian Rode scored in the 38th minute from close range . Bayern Munich secured the three points after Andreas Beck's own goal . Pep Guardiola's side lead Bundesliga by 13 points, with five games left .


If you ever wanted to push the boat out (literally) and stay at one of the most unusual hotels on the ocean, look no further than No Man's Land Fort, a Victorian sea fort in the middle of the Solent, which is set to open this month. The spectacular isolated fort, one of three guarding the entrance to the Solent, just off the coast of the Isle of Wight, has been turned into a luxury impregnable haven complete with a rooftop hot tub, shops and even its own nightclub, thanks to a multi-million pound revamp. The unique hotel looks like could be a fortress of a James Bond villain and can sleep 44 guests with a capacity of 200 for parties and events. Scroll down for video . For those intent on relaxation, No Man's offers its own spa, a choice of bars and a large sun deck for ocean views . The No Man's Fort has been transformed by AmaZing Venues to become a luxury hotel, and is set to open on April 23 . With four floors packed with a variety of entertaining facilities, it’s a unique location that’s sure to leave guests with unforgettable memories . The sea fort is located 2km out at sea, meaning guests have to make an exciting entrance by helicopter or by boat. On arrival at the ocean hotspot, guests can hit up the shops, restaurants, luxury spa, rooftop bar and firepit, cabaret bar, nightclub or LaZer Battle Arena. If water sports are more your style this is the perfect base for enjoying RIB rides, jet biking, sea kayaking, or kite surfing. A spokesman for AmaZing Venues said: 'No Man's Fort is an inspiring private island that offers an unrivalled experience. 'It is three times the size of Spitbank Fort and boasts its own lighthouse with spectacular views across the Solent. 'You'd think being a mile offshore is unique enough, but we've crammed every possible space with unusual things to see and experience. Built between 1867 and 1880, No Man's Fort was one of several forts ordered by then-Prime Minister Lord Palmerston to fend off the French Navy. It needed a huge engineering effort to cut vast blocks of granite and transport them by barge to the building site, before they were lowered onto the sea bed for its foundations. At the time it cost £462,500 to build, which with inflation would be equivalent to more than £43million today. It was the first fort in England, and possibly Europe, to use hydraulic power to move the guns in horizontal and vertical planes for targeting and the first to be lighted throughout with electricity. The fort was in active use by the military up to 1957 - housing anti-aircraft guns during the Second World War - and became a scheduled ancient monument in 1967. A developer bought it in 1987 to convert it into a luxury residence but failed to find a millionaire buyer. Birmingham businessman Harmesh Pooni bought it to run as as a corporate hospitality venue but he ran into financial difficulties and

Summary: No Man's Fort is located a mile off the coast of the Isle of Wight and is accessible by helicopter or boat . AmaZing Venues has renovated the 134-year-old sea fort into '75,000 sq ft of fun' with cabaret bar and rooftop BBQs . The fort boasts 23 suites at £450 per night, with the lighthouse suite rising to £1,150 a night during the summer .


Philadelphia might mean the City of Brotherly Love in Greek, but the sentiment of the name apparently doesn't always doesn't apply to Philly's female residents. At least five women got into a large-scale brawl that lasted for multiple minutes at a Zara clothing store on Friday afternoon. The fight broke out at a store location in the city's Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. Scroll down for video . Let's get ready to rumble: Three of the fighters were grappling, while a fourth came in and slapped them (left) Pretty in pink? A women wearing a pink top and underwear spent most of the brawl with her shirt being pulled . Waving the white shirt? It was tough to tell, but it seemed the woman in white tried breaking things up at times . Witnesses to the fight had different reactions. Some stood around and watched the fracas unfold, while other pulled out their phones and started recording the action. In a YouTube of the fight, someone said: 'I just came in here to get a suit.' During the melee, the women pulled hair, slapped, yanked each other's clothes and knocked over store displays. At one point a woman got on top of a table and jumped off like she was wrestling in a WWE match. A security guard attempted to break up the fight, but was mostly unsuccessful. The police were called, but all of the women who were involved had fled by the time the cops arrived. No arrests were made, according to NBC Philadelphia. An investigation is ongoing and the cause of the fight remains unclear. Clean up: A woman who wasn't involved much physically (left) did come in and grab some clothes at one point . That's it, show's over: After grabbing the clothes, the woman came over and asked a witness to stop recording .

Summary: The fight broke out at store in the city's Rittenhouse Square neighborhood . It went on for several minutes while witnesses both watched and filmed . The police were called but all the women had departed by time they arrived . An investigation is ongoing and the cause of the fight remains unclear .


He has taken millions of selfies - including during this campaign. But yesterday the Prime Minister used a selfie stick for the first time. It happened as David Cameron toured Pirate FM during a visit to Cornwall to lay out Conservative plans for the southwest. Prime Minister David Cameron, pictured, used a selfie stick for the first time during visit to Cornwall . The PM posed with the telescopic device to take a photograph with staff at Pirate FM . Selfie sticks work by fixing the camera to an adjustable clamp on a telescopic arm, allowing the users to feature in the wide angle photo they are taking. Mr Cameron travelled down to the south west on the sleeper train. He told staff that other world leaders have selfie sticks, including the Prime Minister of Finland. During his visit to the station Mr Cameron was presented with a Cornish t-shirts emblazoned 'If You Can Smell My Pasty, You're Too Close.' Mr Cameron kindly volunteered to give that to the chancellor - a reference to George Osborne's infamous budget in which he proposed a 'pasty tax'. Mr Cameron likes to project an image as the 'chillaxing' statesman unruffled by political troubles - but this morning his usual demeanour seemed to desert him as he donned a bizarre outfit on the campaign trail. The Prime Minister looked exhausted as he stepped off the sleeper train at Penzance today, ahead of a speech in which he delivered his 'plan for Cornwall'. Mr Cameron arrived in Penzance yesterday morning after spending eight hours on the train from Paddington . He was dressed very casually as he alighted the sleeper carriage after the eight-hour journey . Mr Cameron said it was nice to have a night without the children or Mrs Cameron nudging him in the ribs . The Conservatives are battling against their Coalition partners in the South-West as they seek to wrest control of key constituencies from the Liberal Democrats. But Mr Cameron is still trailing Ed Miliband's Labour Party nationally, with just 13 days to go until polling day. The Prime Minister seemed as if he had had trouble sleeping on the eight-hour journey from London's Paddington station. His hair was unkempt and he was wearing an unusual combination of jeans with shiny loafers which might be considered more appropriate for a smart business suit. Mr Cameron sported a navy jacket with a dark blue polo shirt, and set off his outfit with the ultimate status symbol - a red box holding ministerial papers, which only a few dozen people are entitled to carry. While the jacket may have looked inoffensive, the Tory leader may have been making a political statement in support of the Union, as it appears to have been made by Scottish firm Lyle & Scott. Similar models retail online for around £125. Speaking at a factory later, he insisted that he had in fact slept very well - because his wife Samantha was not there to complain about him talking in his sleep. Mr Cameron said: 'It was very comfortable,

Summary: David Cameron travelled to Cornwall overnight on Paddington sleeper . The Prime Minister used the visit to outline his new plan for the south west . He promised to give Chancellor George Osborne a Cornish pasty t-shirt . He joked that the train trip allowed him a night of peace without the family .


Model Hailey Baldwin has revealed that she used to spend nights sleeping over at Kim Kardashian’s apartment, before she found fame herself. The 18-year-old daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin, who stars in a new shoot for the May issue of Elle magazine and is known for her close friendship with fellow fashion star Kendall Jenner, let slip very discreetly in an interview with Elle magazine that she often spent nights with ‘one of her friends’ – meaning Kendall – in their ‘sister’s apartment’ – meaning Kim’s multi-million-dollar residence, while she was traveling to castings in New York at the start of her career. 'I would basically pack a suitcase from home and just come live with her for a week,' she said. Scroll down for video . Fancy friends: In the new issue of Elle, model Hailey Baldwin said that before achieving fame, she would often sleep over Kim Kardashian's house when she was working in New York . Beautiful BFFs: Hailey has been friends with Kendall Jenner since she was starting out; both models have famous last names . But since the days of crashing at Kim’s sprawling home, Hailey has quickly gone on to become a star in her own right. She currently boasts more than 1.3 million Instagram followers, has walked in numerous Fashion Week shows all over the globe, and was recently named as the new face of Topshop Denim. 'She’s got that twinkle in her eye,' Topshop creative director Kate Phelan told Elle, while comparing Hailey to supermodel Cara Delevingne. Kate also recalls how, the first time she met Hailey, she was struck by the star's social media influence; when Kate went home to tell her teenage daughter about the meeting, she said she already knew - because Hailey had posted about it online. Next generation: Hailey, the daugher of actor Stephen Baldwin (pictured) is keeping up with her family's famous legacy . Top model: Hailey is the face of Topshop denim, as the brand's creative director says the model has 'a twinkle in her eye' like Cara Delevingne . Indeed, as the magazine points out, it is not just Hailey’s beautiful physical features that have helped to catapult her to the top of the fashion industry ladder, but also her impressively formidable social media presence, which makes her an appealing asset to fashion brands eager to capitalize on her popularity. And she has other hidden talents, too. Before discovering a passion for fashion, the model also trained as a ballerina and spent many summers studying at the American Ballet Theatre school as a child. The gracefulness she learned as a dancer has likely contributed to her skills as a model; in the chic Elle photograph, Hailey effortlessly pulls off a daring Topshop unique ensemble. It's good to be a model: Bella Hadid also appears in the magazine, tantalizing in a $895 Fleur du Mal Lace bodysuit and $1,250 Giuseppe Zanotti boots . In the know: Bella shared outtakes from her Elle shoots with her Instagram followers . Fellow model Bella Hadid, who has 646,000 Instagram followers

Summary: Hailey, 18, is known for her close friendship with fellow fashion star Kendall Jenner, 33-year-old Kim's younger sister . The daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin appears in a shoot in the May issue of Elle . She is joined in the issue by rising star Bella Hadid, younger sister of Guess campaign star Gigi .


A federal appeals court has upheld the conviction and death sentence of a Washington man who confessed to raping and killing his 14-year-old stepdaughter in 1995. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed that the Washington Supreme Court did not act unreasonably when it rejected Clark Elmore’s claim his constitutional rights were violated at trial. Elmore, who was convicted of killing Kristy Ohnstad in Bellingham after he said she threatened to reveal he had molested her as a child, received the federal court's ruling on Wednesday. Clark Elmore’s conviction for killing and raping his 14-year-old stepdaughter in Washington in 1995 was upheld . The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed the Washington Supreme Court's (above) decision was correct . Ohnstad, a middle school student, was the daughter of Elmore’s live-in girlfriend, the Seattle Times reported. After she went missing, Elmore pretended he was grieving and helped organize a search party to find her. Elmore is the second-longest serving inmate on the state's death row after being sent there in 1996 . He eventually admitted killing her in a graphic taped confession. Elmore claimed his rights were violated during the trial because his attorney gave him bad advice and the jury saw him in shackles. The three-member panel's ruling against the 63-year-old convict was unanimous. The panel wrote: 'We hold that the Washington Supreme Court’s resolution of Elmore’s constitutional claims was not unreasonable. 'The district court did not err in denying Clark Elmore’s challenges to his conviction and death sentence, and we therefore affirm the district court's decision. 'Clark Elmore committed a truly monstrous crime. 'A state that has chosen to impose the death penalty can surely reserve it for such an offense.' The ruling does not mean Elmore will now be executed as Governor Jay Inslee has declared a moratorium on the death penalty. Elmore is the second-longest serving inmate on the state’s death row - he arrived there in 1996 - although he is now effectively serving a life sentence due to the moratorium on executions. He may still ask the US Supreme Court to review the 9th Circuit court’s opinion .

Summary: 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed Elmore's conviction Wednesday . Appeals court rejected claim that constitutional rights were violated at trial . Convicted in 1995 of killing and raping Christy Ohnstad in Bellingham . Said girl threatened to tell on him for molesting her when she was younger . Elmore has been on death row since 1996 but executions are suspended .


A 23-year-old student who was attending the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was struck and killed by a freight train just a few miles away from the event's California site, police said on Monday. Jannik Andersen, a student at the University of Colorado, was hit by the train in the 45000 block of Pacific Street in Indio, four miles north-east of Coachella's grounds, shortly after 3am on Saturday. He was pronounced dead less than 40 minutes later. Police have launched an investigation into the incident. It remains unclear why Andersen was on the train tracks instead of at the music festival. Tragic: Jannik Andersen (pictured), an attendee at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was struck and killed by a freight train just a few miles away from the event's California site, police said on Monday . Farewell: On Monday night, Mac DeMarco, a performer at the festival, took to Twitter to pay his respects to the fan, who was struck by a Union Pacific train. He told his 78,000 followers: 'RIP Jannik Andersen' Speaking to the Daily Camera, Sergeant Deborah Gray, of Riverside coroner's office said it was too early to determine whether alcohol or drugs were involved in the Boulder student's tragic death. On Monday, friends were paying tribute to Andersen, who was a non-degree seeking Continuing Education student from San Diego. They described him as a 'genuine' and always 'happy' man. Zac Hoffman, who also attends the university in Boulder, told the news site that the student was the 'happiest dude in the world', while Cody Cooper said he was 'the most genuine and energetic' friend. Cooper added that Andersen had previously attended Coachella, and was especially excited to be joining the tens of thousands of people watching AC/DC and Mac DeMarco at this year's event. 'He had the wildest and strangest taste in music, but they were always great tunes,' he said. Festival: Andersen, a student at the University of Colorado, was hit by the train on tracks in Indio, four miles northeast of Coachella's grounds, shortly after 3am on Saturday. Above, crowds at the festival on Sunday . Use that big smile to guide others': Twitter user Jackson Moore posted a photo of Andersen beaming and drinking soda in the snow to the social network, writing: 'Only met a couple times but u were full of love' Friend: A young man named Ryan Douglas, who appears to have been one of Andersen's friends, also took to the site to express his sadness at the college student's death. He thanked others for reaching out to him . Flying over: Douglas is among many of Andersen's friends to be flying to San Diego for his funeral this week . On Monday night, Canadian singer Mac DeMarco himself took to Twitter to pay his respects to the fan, who was struck by a Union Pacific train. He told his 78,000 followers: 'RIP Jannik Andersen'. At around the same time, Twitter user Jackson Moore posted a photo of Andersen beaming and drinking soda in the snow to the site,

Summary: Jannik Andersen, 23, was attending Coachella music festival at weekend . He was struck and killed by a freight train at 3am Saturday, officials said . Crash occurred in Pacific Street in Indio, four miles north-east of festival . Coroner says it is too early to tell whether drugs or alcohol played a role . Andersen, a student in Boulder, described by friends as a 'genuine dude' Singer at festival, Mac DeMarco, said on Twitter: 'RIP Jannik Andersen'


Jack Wilshere is reportedly on the shopping list of Manchester City this summer, but the Arsenal midfielder showed off his own trolley dash during his day off on Monday. Wilshere has been forced to miss five months of this season following ankle surgery in November, but the England midfielder is closing in on a return to full fitness. Before that long-awaited return to first-team duty, and before loading the boot of his car, the 23-year-old was keen to share his staple food requirements with his 891,000 instagram followers. Jack Wilshere in action for Arsenal U21s recently and his overflowing Waitrose shopping trolley . And Wilshere clearly loves a bowl of cereal. A £2.15 box of Seriously Fruity Mixed Berry Crisp can be seen spilling out of one bag close to his trolley handlebar next to what appears to be an Oats and Honey 500g version of Special K. The standard refuel of a dozen eggs and a four-pack of baked beans provide crucial protein to strengthen the Arsenal star's muscles, while a smartly packed corn in the cob also seems to have been ticked off at the top of the trolley. Football managers across the country breathe a huge sigh of relief after each transfer deadline day following a frantic last-minute dash to the shops before the window slams shut. And Wilshere was clearly left panting after his mad Monday aisle sweep, as he posted a photo onto his Instagram account with the caption, 'This is how my day off was spent....now the worst part, Putting it all away!!! #HelpMe'. Wilshere called on his social media followers to help him lift out the contents of his shopping trolley on Monday .

Summary: Jack Wilshere has been traipsing his local supermarket's shopping aisles . Arsenal midfielder reveals his craving for cereal and his preferred choices . Eggs and baked beans suggest Wilshere loves a full English breakfast too . READ: What are Arsenal's transfer options this summer . Arsene Wenger: Arsenal are close to bridging the gap on the top four .


Banned: Joseph Getty was caught driving his Range Rover through Belgrave Square while drunk . A member of the ultra-wealthy Getty family was today banned from driving after being caught behind the wheel of his Range Rover while double the legal drinking limit. Joseph Getty, 26, pleaded guilty to drink-driving and received a 20-month ban as well as a fine of £1,000, which he paid immediately. Westminster Magistrates' Court heard that Getty had 83 microgrammes of alcohol per 100ml of breath when he was stopped while driving through Belgrave Square, near his west London home, two weeks ago. His conviction came just a day after his relative Andrew Getty was found dead at his Hollywood home having suffered a 'traumatic injury to the rectal area'. The court was told that Getty, who is a director of the jewellery company run by his wife Sabine Ghanem, earns £40,000 a year as a financial analyst and was given a £96,000 bonus last year. Prosecutor Kate Shilton told the court Getty was stopped just after 11pm on March 17, and had difficulty walking. 'He was stopped due to the manner of the driving, and officers could smell alcohol on his breath', she said. 'Mr Getty got out of the car and appeared unsteady on his feet. He had to be helped on to the footpath by the officers.' Rebecca Lee, defending, said Getty had made a 'stupid decision' to drive home from an evening celebrating his wedding with friends who lived less than a mile away. 'The friends hadn't been able to come to his wedding, they offered him a glass of wine and he agreed, she said. 'It was at home, a large glass, and maybe the glasses were topped up without close attention being paid to how much exactly was being drunk. 'He just didn't think, it was half a mile to drive home and that's what he did. He wishes he could turn the clock back but he can't.' Socialite: Getty with Princess Beatrice, centre, and his jewellery designer wife Sabine Ghanem, right . The court heard that Getty had previously given up drinking in a bid to lose weight. 'It was pretty unusual on this evening that he had taken alcohol,' Ms Lee said. Magistrate Paul Brookes said: 'Mr Getty, until today you were a man of good character and unfortunately you will lose your good character. 'In your own words it was a very stupid thing to do, but it was more than stupid - it was dangerous.' He was disqualified from driving for 20 months and ordered to pay a fine of £1,000, costs of £85 and a surcharge of £120. Ms Lee told the court: 'He offers his very sincere apologies for driving when he had taken alcohol. 'He very much regrets doing that and understands it was wrong. He recognises he made a serious error in judgement and it is behaviour he does not intend to repeat. 'He is acutely conscious of the effect on his wife and family, he knows they will be very disappointed with

Summary: Joseph Getty, 26, drove his Range Rover through Belgravia while drunk . He has been banned from driving for 20 months and fined £1,000 . Getty is the son of Getty Images founder and great-grandson of oil baron .


A man in a motorized wheelchair was plucked from electrified subway tracks Tuesday after falling from the platform. The man, who has not been named, was pulled up from the rails of the Washington, D.C., metro system by two men who leaped down after him. The rescuers, who also have not been identified, sprang into action after seeing the man's wheelchair unexpected roll over the lip of the platform on Tuesday afternoon. Tumble: The man, who has not been named, fell onto tracks in Washington, D.C., Tuesday afternoon . Surveillance footage recorded at the U Street station, on the green and yellow lines of the metro system, recorded the swift rescue. It shows commuters in the city center station getting up from their seats then crowding round the scene of the accident . According to Fox5 News, the man only had minor face injuries. Saviors: Two men are seen on the tracks - which have an electrified third rail - helping the man to safety . It is unclear exactly what sent the electric wheelchair tumbling over the edge of the platform. There were reportedly no trains due for several minutes after the man fell. The incident comes just under a week after a man was rescued after falling onto subway tracks in Philadelphia. Elderly Alfred McNamee slipped and seriously injured himself in that incident, but was saved by 28-year-old Charles Collins and is now recovering in hospital.

Summary: Man using electric wheelchair rolled over platform edge Tuesday afternoon . Commuters leaped up to help at U Street station in Washington, D.C. Man escaped with only minor face injuries after two men helped him up .


He's jumped from the Eiffel Tower and through a waterfall in the Swiss Alps. But this wing-suit pilot, dubbed The Flying Dagger, has described the world's tallest volcanic stack just off the coast of Australia as 'the single most beautiful place I have ever been'. Jeb Corliss jumped over the 562m high Ball's Pyramid near Lord Howe Island, in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand, documenting his flight over the stunning site. Scroll down for video . US-born Jeb Corliss jumped over the 562m high Ball's Pyramid at Lord Howe Island, just off the Australian coast . Ball's Pyramid near Lord Howe Island is located in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand . Corliss, 39, documenting his flight over the stunning location which he has described as 'the single most beautiful place I have ever been' Corliss shared the moment he flew over what he's described as an 'amazing and beautiful location' on social media . 'When I saw the picture [of Ball's Pyramid] I couldn't believe the place was real,' Corliss wrote on his Facebook page last week . Corliss shared the moment he flew over what he's described as an 'amazing and beautiful location' with his friend Luigi Cani. 'When I saw the picture [of Ball's Pyramid] I couldn't believe the place was real,' he wrote on his Facebook page last week. 'I thought it had been photoshopped. I then started doing a little research on Google and found out the place was very real and next to an amazing island called Lord Howe. 'It may be the single most beautiful place I have ever been. It really did feel like an alien landscape from another planet.' Footage shows Corliss and Cani, dressed in their wing-suits, leaping out of a helicopter as they dive down into the sea. Corliss, 39, has been base-jumping since the age of 22 and has dedicated his life to human flight. The US-born thrill-seeker says wing-suit flying allows pilots to trace the contours of cliffs, ridges and mountains at high speed.

Summary: Jeb Corliss jumped over the 562m high Ball's Pyramid at Lord Howe Island . Footage shows the 39-year-old leaping out of the helicopter in a wing-suit . Ball's Pyramid is the world's tallest volcanic stack between Australia and New Zealand .


They gave us sanitation, wine, aqueducts and roads, but it seems the Romans also gave us one more addition to the list - tuberculosis. Researchers have isolated bacterial DNA of several strains of the disease from the bodies of mummies found in the crypt of a church in the city of Vác in Hungary. They found 14 different strains of TB bacteria that had infected eight of the bodies in the tomb and traced them all back to a single source. Mummified remains of 28-year-old Terézia Hausmann (above) found in the 18th century crypt of the Dominican church in Vác, Hungary, were among those found to have been infected with tuberculosis by the researchers . They say the strains of TB they found all evolved from a single germ that had began infecting people during the late Roman period. Professor Mark Pallen, a geneticist at Warwick University who led the work, said: 'By showing that historical strains can be accurately mapped to contemporary lineages, we have confirmed the genotypic continuity of an infection that has ravaged the heart of Europe since prehistoric times.' Historians have long taught that Native American populations were almost wiped out by diseases such as tuberculosis, brought to the New World by European explorers. But a new theory suggests the arrival of seals and sea lions could in fact be to blame. Scientists believe the marine animals brought the disease to South America where it spread - long before Christopher Columbus arrived in 1492. While estimates vary, it is thought that 95 per cent of the 20 million people living in the Americas before the Europeans arrived were killed by ‘new’ diseases carried by explorers. Anthropological geneticists Anne Stone of Arizona State University and Johannes Krause of the University of Tubingen in Germany have studied pre-Columbian Mycobacterial tuberculosis genomes. The team examined TB DNA from 1,000-year-old skeletons found in Peru as well as other samples and compared them to modern genomes. They found a clear relationship to TB lineages in animals - especially seals and sea lions. The study, which is published in the journal Nature Communications, used samples taken from the mummified remains of 26 people who had been buried in a cyrpt of Vác's Dominican church during the 18th century. Workers attempting to restore the church stumbled on the remains of nearly 200 people in the crypt in 1994. The bodies had become naturally mummified in the exceptionally dry air. The bodies, many of whom had been wealthy Catholics, had been placed in the crypt fully clothed and in coffins between 1731 and 1838. Walled up and forgotten for about 150 years, the coffins were discovered when a construction worker tapped on a wall during renovation work. Part of the wall gave way to reveal coffins decotrated with skulls and stacked from floor to ceiling. The researchers found that eight of the 26 bodies they examined showed signs that they had died of tuberculosis, five of whom had suffered from multiple strains. It is the first evidence that mixed infections of multiple strains of TB were

Summary: More than 200 mummified bodies were found in a hidden crypt of the Dominican church in the city of Vác in Hungary during restoration work . Geneticists led by scientists at the University of Warwick studied samples from 26 of the bodies and found that eight of them had died of tuberculosis . They discovered DNA of 14 different strains of TB bacteria in the mummies . Analysis showed the strains all descended from a single strain that begun causing infections during the late Roman empire between 396CE-470CE .


A father and son were shot dead in an execution-style murder moments after party guests left their home in a quiet neighborhood. Nicholas Pence, 25, and his father David, an oil company manager, had been celebrating a victorious football game in their garage in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Wednesday. But moments after jovially waving goodbye to the last-remaining revelers shortly before midnight, they were both shot dead at close range in an attack that shocked and baffled the quiet community of Metairie. They were found by David's wife, Nicholas's mother, who had been in a bedroom when she heard gun shots. Scroll down for video . Shocking: Nicholas Pence, 25, (left) and his father David, 56, (right) were shot dead 'execution-style' at home on Wednesday night after a football party in their garage, or 'man cave'. Police believe it was a botched burglary . Tragic: They were found lifeless by Elizabeth Pence (center), mother to Nicholas (second left) and wife to David (right) moments after the shooting, which has left the quiet neighborhood of Metairie in mourning and shock . Charged: Police arrested Dexter Allen, 17, (left), and Haraqyon Degruy, 18, (right) in connection with the killings . On Sunday, police revealed 18-year-old Haraqyon Degruy and her friend Dexter Allen, 17, have been charged with the double killing. Neither have a 'significant' criminal history, officers revealed. The police investigation has failed to determine at link between the alleged assailants and their victims, or a motive. David Pence, a manager at a New Orleans branch of the international oil firm Baker Hughes Inc, was shot three times in the chest while sat in an armchair. Nicholas was shot in the face and back. He was found lying on the floor of their so-called 'man cave'. Elizabeth Pence dialed 911 to report the shooting, and the theft of her purse, iPod and iPhone. Friends of Nicholas, known to friends as Nick or 'Peezy', have set up a fundraising page to supplement funeral costs and support his surviving mother and sister. The family lived on Clifford Drive, a leafy part of Metairie, which is one of New Orleans' wealthier areas . Initial reports suggest it could have been a botched armed burglary, as Allen and Degruy were linked to earlier car break-ins. Addressing a press conference on Sunday, Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand said: 'Once again, this particular happenstance was completely, totally, shock-the-conscience type of homicide — obviously execution-style, very close.' Members of the community have expressed their horror, describing Nicholas and David as outgoing and lively neighbors. 'They were very good people. They got along with everybody.' close family friend Paul Meyer told WWL TV. 'I can't comprehend how someone could do this to a family like that.' Another friend said he was in the garage with Nicholas just minutes before the murder. Police believe 17-year-old Allen fired the fatal shots before running to the car and saying 'I just shot two people' to Degruy, who allegedly drove off, the New Orleans Advocate reported. Degruy has been charged with two counts of being an

Summary: Nicholas Pence, 25, and his father David, 56, had friends round to celebrate a victorious football game on Wednesday in their rural New Orleans home . Their guests left at midnight, moments later they were both shot dead . David was shot three times in his chair and Nicholas was shot twice with tactical shotgun . Quiet wealthy community reeling, said both men 'got on with everybody' Two teenagers, aged 17 and 18, charged with the killing . Police believe it was a botched burglary, connected them to car break-ins .


The city of Naypyidaw is shrouded in secrecy. It first became the capital of Myanmar a decade ago, after the government decided to move the capital from Yangon (also known as Rangoon) with minimal explanation. Since then, although developed to be the size of 120 Manhattans and to have space for up to one million residents, it remains a relative ghost town. Scroll down for video . Myanmar's newly-built capital city, Naypyidaw, is shrouded in secrecy, after the government decided to move the capital from Yangon . Built mainly for government staff, locals only come to live in the city, which looks more like no man's land than a booming metropolis, if they need to for work. The super-sized highways have up to 20 lanes and are built to be big enough for government SUVs, though some report that the massive roads were also constructed as runways to accommodate the landings of military. Official records state the population is just over 924,000, though any photographs taken would beg to differ. The streets are barren, with just a handful of individuals spotted walking or cycling through the secluded capital at any given point during the day. The city was developed mostly for government staff, including residential zones to house employees in four-storey apartment blocks . Despite a reported population of 924,000, the city's streets are barren and it's rare to see more than a couple of people at any given time . The building of Naypyidaw began in 2002, with it location chosen in the middle of a jungle that hadn't been lived in for more than 2,000 years. Although some government workers moved to the new capital at the beginning of 2005, many employees were separated from their families due to a lack of schools and other amenities. Split into various zones, the city keeps the government ministries far from the military area and there is also a designated commercial zone and hotel zone, despite a lack of tourism in the region. Burmese workers walk past the massive Parliament building surrounded by high gates and empty 10 lane roads . A street sweeper cleans this empty super-sized highway in the seemingly secluded capital city by hand with a broom . The residential areas are carefully organised into 1,200 four-storey apartment blocks. The roofs of the buildings are colour-coded by the jobs of their inhabitants. Despite the government-issued housing, many of the residents still live in slums. When it comes to recreational activities, there's the beautiful Uppatansanti Pagoda, which is similar in size and shape to the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, as well as several parks and gardens, including a water fountain complex that hosts a musical light show each night. Foreigners and investors aren't keen to visit the secluded city and foreign aid workers prefer to commute daily from Yangon . But there are not many people around to enjoy the sights. Reportedly, foreigners and investors aren't keen to visit, especially amid travel agent reports that the area may be 'dangerous,' and foreign aid workers who have visited the city in an

Summary: The Burmese capital was moved from Yangon (Rangoon) to Naypyidaw, inexplicably, about a decade ago . Despite multi-million dollar efforts to build up the city, foreigners are not keen to visit and locals refuse to relocate . The official numbers reveal a population of 924,000, but rarely have people been photographed walking outside .


In the aftermath of Sunday's derby disaster the talk among fans was of summer incomings to reboot a blue machine that, all-of-a-sudden, looks as outdated as a Commodore 64. Then there is the inevitable speculation over the future of under-fire manager Manuel Pellegrini. But the biggest challenge for Manchester City this summer could be keeping hold of something they already have. Manchester City risk losing star man Sergio Aguero should they slip out of the Premier League's top four . Aguero scores the first of his two goals during City's 4-2 defeat at the hands of rivals Manchester United . It may have gone largely unnoticed in the carnage at Old Trafford but there was an important landmark for the brilliant Sergio Aguero that deserves to be recognised. The aftermath of a crushing derby defeat at the old enemy may not be the place for jelly and ice-cream but the Argentine's tremendous feat of scoring 100 goals in just 158 appearances should be cause for celebration. Take a minute to think where City would have been without that century. Remember THAT title-winning goal against QPR in 2012? Most, in that situation, would have put their foot through the ball as soon as it arrived from Mario Balotelli. The Argentine forward clinched the Premier League title for City with this striker against QPR in 2012 . Aguero wheels away in celebration after giving the City faithful inside the Etihad a moment to remember . Not Kun. The man who takes his nickname from a cartoon character had City fans believing in fairy tales when he feigned a shot to open up space before firing home probably the biggest goal in the club's long history. That calm head, that powerful shot and that unnerving ability to find the target are what City paid what now looks like a bargain £38m for in 2011. Aguero is settled in Manchester and signed a new five-year deal only last August. However, he now has to think of himself. Aguero scores past United goalkeeper David de Gea to earn his 19th Premier League goal of the season . The City players look dejected during the 4-2 defeat which left their side fourth in the Premier League table . If the unthinkable happens and City slip outside the top four will one of the best players in the world be happy at a season without showcasing his talents on the Champions League stage? There are admirers. Real Madrid and Barcelona are both fans. Should either register an interest City would face a desperate battle to keep hold of their star man. While a move to Madrid may come with an enticing caveat in the shape of Gareth Bale, the loss of Aguero would be exceptionally difficult to recover from. Manuel Pellegrini signed former Swansea City striker Wilfried Bony for £30million in January . April 19 West Ham United (H) April 25 Aston Villa (H) May 3 Tottenham Hotspur (A) May 10 Queens Park Rangers (H) May 17 Swansea City (A) May 24 Southampton (H) Where else do you get

Summary: Manchester City have slipped to fourth in the Premier League table . Sergio Aguero may look elsewhere should City continue to struggle . Argentine striker has scored 19 Premier League goals so far this season . Manuel Pellegrini's future as City boss is also in doubt . Real Madrid and Barcelona are both fans of the former Atletico Madrid star .


Jimmy Anderson has been motivated to play 100 Tests for England by the bitter memories of being marginalised in the early stages of his outstanding career. Anderson makes his landmark appearance here in Antigua on Monday needing just four wickets to overtake Sir Ian Botham and become the leading Test wicket-taker in England’s history. And the Lancastrian will do it remembering the times when it seemed he would become no more than a county bowler. Jimmy Anderson takes part in an England practice session on Saturday ahead of his 100th Test on Monday . Anderson and the England players are put through their paces as they sprint up a hill . ‘I’ve never forgotten the sitting on the sidelines for 18 months or two years and not being able to be out there doing what I love,’ said Anderson. ‘Obviously I was playing county cricket, which was great, but the ultimate is playing for England and I want to do that for as long as possible. ‘I got off to a good start to my career but then had a few years out of the England side with dodgy form and injuries. I didn’t know if I’d ever play again. 'Those were the low periods but I had experienced Test cricket and seen how amazing it was and that determination to play again has driven me on. Once I got my chance again — I think it was 2007 or 2008 — I didn’t want to let it go again.’ Anderson celebrates after taking a wicket during the warm-up match against St Kitts & Nevis earlier this week . Anderson says he wants to continue playing Test cricket for as long as possible . Anderson, fit at 32, wants to carry on for as long as possible, including in one-day cricket even though he accepts he could be dropped from the 50-over team as England rebuild after their disastrous World Cup. ‘My body, touch wood, has never been better,’ he said. ‘I have consciously worked on it the last few years. Once you get past 30 things get hard but I feel good and I feel as though I could go on for a few more years.’

Summary: Jimmy Anderson will make 100th Test appearance for England on Monday . England play the West Indies in the first of three Test matches . Anderson reveals he has no plans to retire and still feels fit . The 32-year-old admits low periods during his early career spurred him on .


A rookie playing for the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field for the first time won't remember his home ballpark debut because of the single he hit or the run he scored. Addison Russell, 21, may recall his first game at Wrigley Field with a sense of horror because he let his bat slip through his fingers in the seventh while he was trying to catch up to a fastball. The bat went flying and struck a fan sitting several rows behind the Cubs' on-deck circle in the face. Scroll down for video... Addison Russell was batting for the Chicago Cubs in the seventh inning during his first game at Wrigley Field . Russell, a rookie, swung at a first-pitch fastball and accidentally let the bat slip out of his fingers . The bat went flying and it ended up striking a fan who was sitting several rows behind the Cubs' on-deck circle . Cubs officials rushed to assist the spectator and towels from the home team's dugout were brought to the injured fan. Russell, who was ranked the No. 5 prospect in baseball earlier this month, said the bat 'just slipped', according to MLB. He said: 'I saw it connect with his face. 'I saw the dude's glasses fly, and it just wasn't pretty. I feel really bad. 'Words can't describe how bad I feel.' The rookie, 21, went 1-for-3 on Monday night and is batting .160 in six big league games for the Cubs . Russell, who was ranked the No. 5 prospect in baseball earlier in April, said the bat 'just slipped' from his hand . The fan suffered 'wounds' but was conscious and communicative after being hit, the Chicago Tribune reported. The Cubs said the patient was transported to first aid, then transferred to an ambulance and taken to a nearby hospital. The club thanked everyone who shared their concern while updating the patient's status. If the fan feels comfortable around bats again after he's out of the hospital, Russell has one for him. He said: 'I found the bat in my locker, so if you see that guy out there, I'm willing to give him a bat and sign it. 'I feel terribly bad about it.' Russell went 1-for-3 on Monday night and is batting .160 in six big league games for the Cubs. The Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0. The Cubs said the patient went to first aid, was transferred to an ambulance and taken to a nearby hospital . If the fan feels comfortable around bats again after he's out of the hospital, Russell has one waiting for him .

Summary: Addison Russell, 21, was playing in his first home game for Chicago Cubs . He was batting in the seventh inning when he swung at pitch and lost bat . Bat struck a fan sitting several rows behind the Cubs' on-deck circle . Fan suffered 'wounds' but was conscious and taken to a nearby hospital . Russell saw fan get hit and said: 'Words can't describe how bad I feel'


On a day of fireworks off the pitch as the row over end of season Championship scheduling exploded, Rangers fans let themselves down by setting off flares in the Energy Assets Arena. As the smoke cleared on this 1-1 draw against bottom side Livingston, though, Stuart McCall was left ruing the explosive impact of Myles Hippolyte despite his Ibrox side nudging one point clear of Hibs in second place. The Livvy attacker’s absolute cracker of a free-kick had sent the home side into the lead just two minutes after the break. Hippolyte’s joy was to be short-lived, though, as Rangers centre-half Marius Zaliukas raced up the park to restore parity with a clever back-header two minutes later. Rangers dropped two points at Championship bottom side Livingston in their bid for promotion . Livingston: Jamieson, Fordyce, Gallacher, Cole, Talbot, Keaghan Jacobs, O'Brien, Pitman (Mullen 86), Kyle Jacobs, White (Boulding 89), Hippolyte (Glen 81). Subs Not Used: Walker, Beaumont, Sekajja, Donaldson. Booked: Keaghan Jacobs. Goals: Hippolyte 47. Rangers: Bell, McGregor, McCulloch, Zaliukas, Wallace, Vuckic, Shiels (Walsh 80), Murdoch, Law, Miller (Boyd 74), Clark (Hardie 74). Subs Not Used: Mohsni, Black, Crawford, Robinson. Booked: Vuckic. Goals: Zaliukas 49. Att: 4,345. Referee: Greg Aitken (Scotland). But despite leapfrogging Hibs to go second, there was no mistaking McCall’s expression at full-time. To the manager, this was two points lost as Rangers’ form away from Ibrox once again gave them cause for concern. That’s just one win away from home in the last five Championships games now, as the tense race to finish second — and avoid the third/fourth play-off games — hots up ahead of the final three matches. To be fair to McCall, he had pinpointed this clash against a resurgent Livvy as one of the toughest matches his side would face before the end of the regular league season. The Rangers boss made just the one change from the side that beat Raith Rovers 4-0 at the weekend. There was a return to centre-half for captain Lee McCulloch, free from suspension after serving his two-game ban for an elbow on Hearts striker Osman Sow. The captain’s recall saw Darren McGregor move to right back, with Robbie Crawford dropping onto the bench. Livingston, on a run of three straight wins, made just the one change, Danny Mullen dropping out while the veteran Burton O’Brien was included to pack the home midfield. Myles Hippolyte gave Livingston the lead early in the second half and threatened to upset Rangers . Hippolyte curled a free-kick into the back of the Rangers net to give Livingston the lead in the 47th minute . After a series of loud bangs rang out across the stadium, the game exploded into real controversy after seven minutes. Livingston striker Jordan White challenged Rangers goalkeeper Cammy Bell in the air and Hippolyte turned the loose ball home. As he raced away in glee, the Rangers players, not to mention McCall in the dugout, looked grateful as the flag of assistant referee Dougie Potter halted the home celebrations. The Livingston players, and fans, meanwhile, reacted furiously.

Summary: Rangers held to 1-1 draw by bottom side in the Championship . Stuart McCall's side go second in the league above Hibernian . Myles Hippolyte gave Livingston the lead just after half-time . Marius Zaliukas equalised for Rangers two minutes later .


Television personality and author Bill Nye 'the Science Guy' joined President Barack Obama today for an Earth Day excursion, riding aboard Air Force One with the president during his visit to the Florida Everglades. Nye held court with press making the trip before boarding the airliner, telling them, I love the smell of jet fuel, according to an account provided to White House reporters. The White House said Tuesday that Nye, who has degrees in engineering but was made famous by his 90s era television show for school children, 'Bill Nye the Science Guy,' would make the trek today on its behalf to shoot a video of the president. On the road trip from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to the Florida swamp and back again, a 1,836 mile flight, Nye will have ample opportunity to take a big whiff of the carbon being emitted from the president's jet as it burns up more than 9,180 gallons of fuel. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEOS . Television personality and author Bill Nye 'the Science Guy' joined President Barack Obama today for an Earth Day excursion, riding aboard Air Force One with the president during his visit to the Florida Everglades. Nye held court with press before boarding the airliner, telling them that he loves the smell of jet fuel . Global warming triumverate Barack Obama (center) Bill Nye (left) and Neil DeGrasse Tyson (right) shared a selfie moment in the Blue Room of the White House last year . Off to save the planet: Obama flew nearly 2,000 miles round-trip on Earth Day to the Florida Everglades and back . Nye told press it was his first time on the president's private jet, but he once rode AF2 with former Vice President Al Gore. And, while he was working as an engineer at Boeing in 1978, Nye said he designed an anti-vibration tube for the horizontal stabilizer that is used in the company's 747 planes, and likely AF1. In a tweet last night, Nye said he was 'heading down to DC to catch an #EarthDay flight on Air Force One with President Obama. 'We're going to '#ActonClimate,' he wrote. 'That said, the excitement, much like #climatechange, is real,' he added in a follow-up tweet a minute later. The statements were met with puzzled responses. 'Doesn't jet travel leave a big carbon footprint?' user Timothy Grome wrote. 'Hmm, seems ironic. doesn't seem very climate friendly earth day,' Allison B. of Galveston, Texas, said. White House communications director Jen Psaki got some 'cool points' today by posing for a selfie with Nye . Obama used the Earth Day trip to promote his administration's commitment to cutting carbon pollution and preserving Florida's wetlands, taking a tour of Everglades National Park and giving a speech that was first cancelled this morning for the public because of heavy showers, then rescheduled. 'I can’t think of a better way to spend Earth Day than in one of our nation’s greatest natural treasures, the Everglades,' he told his audience, calling the swamp, which he acknowledged is not technically a swamp, 'magical.'

Summary: Engineer-turned-science-TV-host told a White House pool reporter that he loves the smell of jet fuel . Earth Day trip with President Obama aboard Boeing 747 is meant to highlight climate change threats but will leave a massive carbon footprint . Flights to the Florida Everglades and back will cover 1,836 miles and consume more than 9,180 gallons of fuel .


Mother charged: Tyecka Evans, 28, has been charged with manslaughter in the death of her 3-month-old baby, which occurred while she was out clubbing with her sister . A 28-year-old Florida woman has been charged in the death of her 3-month-old daughter who was left home alone while the mother was out dancing last week. Tyecka Shanta Evans, a mother of two from Ocala, was taken into custody Tuesday after her youngest child, 3-month-old Taliya Richardson, was discovered unresponsive at home last Thursday. Evans initially told police she had dozed off and woke up in the living room to find that her daughter had crawled over a pillow on the floor and had a plastic shopping bag over her head. But Evans later changed her story and admitted that she had left her two children, ages 9 and three months, and her 1-year-old nephew home alone at 1am to go to a club with her sister and the woman's boyfriend. When she returned home to the Parkside Garden Apartments on Northwest Second Street from her outing at around 2.40am, Taliya was found unresponsive. Surveillance video from the housing complex shows Tyecka Evans arriving home by car at 2.36am and running into her apartment, reported Fox 35. Moments later, she reemerges and waves at her sister downstairs, signalling for to come up. Evans' young daughter was rushed to Munroe Regional Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead less than 30 minutes later. Home alone: After initially telling police that she was sleeping at home when her child stopped breathing, Evans later admitted that she went out for nearly two hours and found her daughter unresponsive upon her return to Parkside Garden Apartments in Ocala, Florida . Toyana Evans (left), Tyecka's sister, could face charges for lying to police. Both women have criminal records and have been arrested multiple times . Hospital staff said the 28-year-old mom was crying and appeared distraught, reported the Ocala Star Banner. During questioning, she told detectives she did not want to go to the club Thursday night, but her sister kept insisting and eventually she decided to join her. Evans now faces manslaughter charges. She was released from jail Tuesday night after posting $30,000 bail. Toyana Evans, Tyecka's sister, also could face charges for allegedly lying to police, according to the station WESH. Online records indicate that Tyecka Evans has a lengthy criminal record, which includes at least 10 arrests since 2009 on various charges ranging from traffic violations to grant theft and uttering forged bills.

Summary: Tyecka Evans, 28, charged with manslaughter in death of 3-month-old Taliya Richardson . Evans initially lied that she fell asleep at home and woke up to discover her daughter with plastic bag over her face . Florida mother of two later admitted she went to a club with her sister, leaving three children home alone for nearly two hours .


South Yorkshire Police missed 'intelligence and investigative opportunities' to tackle child sex exploitation in Rotherham, a report has found. A host of failings left gangs free to rape, traffic and sexually abuse at least 1,400 children in the town between 1997 and 2013, an inquiry by the National Crime Agency (NCA) concluded. The NCA said the police force did not use 'alternative strategies' to protect victims or gather evidence, and failed to work effectively with local licencing and community safety officers. South Yorkshire Police missed 'intelligence and investigative opportunities' to tackle child sex exploitation in Rotherham, pictured, a report has found. At least 1,400 children were abused in the town over 16 years . The review was launched last December in the wake of the damning Jay report, which exposed widespread failures of the council, police and social services in tackling child sex exploitation. The controversy that followed the publication of the report led to Rotherham council leader Roger Stone leaving his post. The most high profile resignation was that of South Yorkshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Shaun Wright, who was the Rotherham councillor overseeing children's services between 2005 and 2010. The NCA review examined three current South Yorkshire Police investigations into child sex exploitation. 'Over the years, intelligence and investigative opportunities in relation to child sexual exploitation have been overlooked by South Yorkshire Police,' it stated. It added that the officers working on Operations Clover, Monroe and Mark are 'conscientious, enthusiastic and focused upon providing good outcomes'. The report acknowledged that the force had begun to make progress in protecting vulnerable children, but set out 48 recommendations of areas that need further improvement. Among them were record keeping, additional investigative opportunities, and engagement with victims. NCA director Trevor Pearce said: 'A review of these three investigations has identified improvements that need to be made at both strategic and operational level. 'Many of the issues identified by the review team have already been addressed by the force or work is in hand to do so. 'South Yorkshire Police has already made a number of arrests in relation to these matters and other offenders who believe that their past actions will never catch up with them should think again.' The NCA will now take over Operation Mark, deeming it to be 'not as developed' as the other two. Operations Monroe and Clover which will remain under police command on a day-to-day basis. Operation Mark will be integrated into the agency's Operation Stovewood, which will look at historic sex abuse cases in the South Yorkshire town. In light of its findings, the NCA will now also expand their investigation to include three further police operations, with the aim of bringing more offenders to justice. File image . In light of its findings, the NCA will now also expand their investigation to include three further police operations, with the aim of bringing more offenders to justice. Two of the investigations into child sex exploitation did not result in any cases being brought to court. South Yorkshire Police Chief Constable David Crompton has accepted the findings

Summary: National Crime Agency examined police investigations into child sex abuse . Concluded police failings left gangs free to prey on children in Rotherham . NCA will review three more operations in hope of finding more offenders .


Wasps made an honourable and defiant exit from the Champions Cup on Sunday as they took the holders to the wire and may have clinched a seismic upset, but for a glaring official oversight. Dai Young’s side became the third of four English challengers to be dispatched from Europe’s premier event over a punishing weekend, but this was no meek capitulation. Despite the chronic inconvenience of losing Nathan Hughes to a contentious ban and Christian Wade to an untimely injury, the visitors raged gallantly against the dying of the light. Ali Williams crosses for a late try for Toulon as they put victory over Wasps on Sunday beyond doubt . New Zealander Williams rises to celebrate his try which came minutes after he should have been sin-binned . Wasps' Ashley Johnson attempts to bust through the wall-like defence of European champions Toulon . TOULON: D. Armitage, Tuisova, Bastareaud, Mermoz, Mitchell, Michalak, Tillous-Borde, Menini, Guirado, Hayman, Botha, Williams, Gordodze, S. Armitage, Masoe. Replacements: Orioli, Chiocci, Chilachava, Fernandez Lobbe, Wulf, Giteau, Claassens, Suta. Tries: Bastareaud, Williams. Conversions: Michalak (2) Penalties: Michalak (6) WASPS: Miller, W. Helu, Daly, Masi, Varndell, Lozowski, Simpson, Mullan, Shervington, Cittadini, B. Davies, Myall, Johnson, Haskell, Thompson. Replacements: Festuccia, McIntyre, Cooper-Woolley, Gaskell, Young, C. Davies, Goode, Leiua. Tries: Helu (2) Conversions: Goode. Penalties: Lozowski (2) Referee: George Clancy (Ireland) Toulon are back-to-back continental champions, awash with Test talent, but they were given a scare by their tenacious opponents — and even forced to adopt sly, illegal tactics to survive a second-half fightback. Seven minutes from full-time amid a cacophony at Stade Felix Mayol, Wasps launched a daring raid from their own 22 which eventually culminated in a second try for Will Helu, but it also featured a miscarriage of justice. Former All Black lock Ali Williams pulled back Elliot Daly off the ball as he ran clear in support of Joe Simpson. It was surely one of the most obvious offences of its type ever committed in the sport, yet Williams not only avoided a yellow card, but he was on hand to touch down three minutes from time for the try which distorted the final scoreline. Wasps were left battered and beaten, but richly deserving of the ovations from their pockets of supporters around the ground. Captain James Haskell’s work-load was worthy of three men and Andrea Masi also gave body and soul to the cause, while Simpson and Daly were outstanding. Toulon playmaker Frederic Michalak pulls the strings for the defending European champions . Wasps' No 10 Alex Lozowski kicks away from Michalak during their European Champions Cup quarter-final . Toulon fans celebrate after the opening try from their giant French centre Mathieu Bastareaud . CLERMONT v SARACENS, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, St Etienne, Saturday, April 18, 3.15pm (GMT) TOULON v LEINSTER, Stade Vélodrome, Marseille, Sunday, April 19, 3.15pm (GMT) There was a certain sense of inevitability about the outcome, but Wasps refused to accept that they were out-gunned, even when Toulon were able to summon the likes of Matt Giteau and Juan Fernandez Lobbe from their stellar cast of reserves.

Summary: Toulon beat Wasps in their European Rugby Champions Cup quarter-final . Toulon and Wasps scored two tries each at the Felix Mayol Stadium . No 10 Frederic Michalak kicked six penalties and two conversions . William Helu scored two tries for the visitors in a gallant effort . They face Leinster for a place in the European Champions Cup final . Saracens earlier defeated Racing Metro 92 by 12-11 in a thriller .