A species of whale that was feared to be extinct has been found washed up on a West Australian beach, giving scientists an opportunity to learn more about the mammal. The Omura's whale was discovered on a remote Exmouth beach, at the tip of the state's North West Cape, after Tropical Cyclone Olwyn tore through the area last month. It is the first sighting of the species in WA and only the second in Australia. Identifying the 5.68m juvenile female was at first difficult for Department of Parks and Wildlife staff, who eventually confirmed it was an Omura's whale with DNA profiling. Scroll down for video . An Omura's whale was discovered on a remote Exmouth beach in WA (pictured). It left authorities confused as they struggled to identify the rare species . Environment Minister Albert Jacob said the find was 'highly significant' for whale scientists because very little was known about the species. 'Omura's whale was only described in scientific journals for the first time in 2003 and is apparently restricted to tropical and subtropical waters,' he said. 'The knowledge we gain from this whale will help to improve field identification guides to better understand the whale's regional distribution.' The species is usually found in Indonesian waters, the Philippines and the Sea of Japan. Omura's whales have a sleek body shape and several unique skeletal features, including 53 vertebrae and four digits on each pectoral fin. The carcass has been buried and the skeleton will be recovered in a few years for further scientific investigation and possibly for public display in museums. The Omura's is usually found in Indonesian waters, the Philippines and the Sea of Japan . The whale has a sleek body shape and several unique skeletal features, including 53 vertebrae .

Summary: The Omura's whale was discovered on a remote Exmouth beach in WA . It was washed up on the beach by Tropical Cyclone Olwyn . Authorities found it hard at first to identify the 5.68m juvenile female . However DNA profiling confirmed it was an Omura's whale . It is the first sighting of the species in WA and only the second in Australia .


In a bid to detract some of the attention away from Apple's official Watch unveiling next week, Motorola is launching a gold version of its own timepiece the day before. The Gold Moto 360 is available to pre-order online from O2 and any customers making orders before 10pm BST on 20 April will receive the watch on 21 April. It will then go on general sale online and exclusively from O2 stores in the UK on 23 April. The Gold model (pictured) is available to pre-order online from O2 and any customers making orders before 10pm BST on 20 April will receive the watch the next day. It will then go on general sale online and exclusively from O2 stores on 23 April . The original Moto 360 has a 22mm black leather strap and costs £199. Motorola's Gold version has an 18mm stainless steel band and costs £50 more, at £249.99 - which is £50 cheaper than Apple's cheapest Sport model. The Moto 360 watch launched last year and won praise for its circular design that was seen as a move away from the bulky and computerised-looking Pebble Steel, Samsung Gear Live and LG G Watch. It features a 1.5-inch LCD touchscreen with a thin metal band and is powered by Google's Android Wear operating system. The Moto 360 smartwatch runs on Android Wear (pictured). It launched last year and the original has a 22mm black leather strap and costs £199. Motorola's Gold version has an 18mm stainless steel band and costs £50 more, at £249.99 - which is £50 cheaper than Apple's cheapest Sport model . It was one of the first smartwatches to use a rounded display and rumours suggest Motorola is working on a second-generation model. Apple's Watch is currently available for pre-order in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Australia, Hong Kong, China and Japan but some models, particularly the Edition range, have sold out in many regions. Apple said shipping would start on 24 April but many buyers are seeing delivery dates of June once the order has been completed. Alternatively, people can book an appointment to try on the Apple Watch in stores, but they won't be able to buy it from the high-street until next Friday. Unlike Motorola's Gold version, which is stainless steel coated in a gold colour, Apple's Edition range is made from 18 karat gold and has a price tag starting at $10,000 in the US and £8,000 in the UK. Unlike Motorola's Gold version, which is stainless steel coated in a gold colour, Apple's Edition range (pictured) is made from 18 karat gold and has a price tag starting at $10,000 in the US and £8,000 in the UK .

Summary: Light Gold Moto 360 is available for customers to pre-order online from O2 . Customers ordering before 10pm on 20 April will receive watch on 21 April . It will then go on general sale from O2 stores on 23 April for £249.99 .


They say men are from Mars and women are from Venus, and when it comes to the single's dating scene, this sentiment couldn't be more true, according to latest findings from a new relationship study. When it comes to the perks of single life, it seems ladies have starkly different priorities to men, with 54 per cent of women admitting one of the best things about of being single is getting to go home and go straight to bed without being bothered. Yet for Aussie blokes, 29 per cent say the variety of sexual partners is what floats their boat - surprise, surprise! Single life: According to a new study, for 54 per cent of single women, the best part about being single is to be able to go home and straight to bed . ... but for men, the best perk is the 'variety of sexual partners' Lonely lads: While woman named it as the best part of being single, 33 per cent of men said having too much alone time is the hardest part of being single . The findings have also unveiled while more than half of the population claim finding ‘the one’ is their biggest priority in life, women seem to be 'all talk and no action' when it comes to finding 'Mr Right'. The survey, conducted by eHarmony, found that 54 per cent of women believe they prioritise love (versus 46 per cent of men), yet they actually spend less time actively looking for dates than male counterparts, spending only 38 minutes per week rather over blokes who pitch in a good 71 minutes of effort a week. So why is the quest for love so challenging? Women admit it's all about the perfect partner, with 67 per cent saying they haven't met 'the one' yet and 64 per cent admitting that their perfect 'check list' is fairly extensive. Ostracised: Single woman Candice Ingram (pictured right) tells Daily Mail Australia that she was not invited to a friend's birthday dinner because she would 'ruin table numbers' Riding solo: 53 per cent of women hate being the only single person at a family gathering . While 60 per cent of men also admit they haven't met the right person yet, 24 per cent think 'all the good ones are taken.' Life sure isn't all roses for singletons though, both men and women struggle with the lonely part of single life with 33 per cent of men saying they hate having too much time to themselves (whereas 77 per cent of women enjoy more 'me time') and 52 per cent of women admitting they hate being told from doting couples how happy they are or being the only single people at a family gathering. Sydney-based singleton Candice Ingram, 39, agrees that you get treated differently when you're single. Sick of sympathy: Sydney singleton Candice Ingram, 39, hates the sympathy she gets from coupled friends . 'I once had a friend's husband say "Sorry Candice, I can’t invite you to my birthday because you’ll ruin my table numbers!"' 'I was

Summary: eHarmony relationship survey reveals pros and cons of single life . 54% of women say they prioritise love but men spend almost double the time per week actively looking for dates . 53% of women hate being the only single person at a family gathering . 24% of men says they're single because 'all the good ones are taken' One single woman reveals her friend didn't invite her to a birthday dinner as she would 'ruin table numbers'


Stoke are set to complete their third signing from Barcelona in less than two years, according to the agent of Moroccan winger Moha El Ouriachi. Potters manager Mark Hughes, the former Barcelona striker, has already snapped up Bojan Krkic and Marc Muniesa from the Nou Camp and teenager El Ouriachi now looks to be on his way to the Britannia Stadium this summer. The 19-year-old Barcelona B player is apparently keen to seek first-team action rather than extend his contract with the Spanish giants. Barcelona B winger Moha El Ouriachi is set to sign for Stoke City, according to the player's agent . El Ouriachi is turning down a new deal with the Catalans to take up an irresistible offer by Stoke . 'We thank Barca for the deal they offered the player and the efforts they have gone to try to renew his contract,' El Ouriachi's agent, Raul Verdu, told Catalan newspaper Sport. 'But another proposal was really interesting on both a professional and economic level. 'Moha has the option of joining the first team squad at Stoke and that was irresistible.' Stoke have already signed Bojan Krkic and Marc Muniesa from Barcelona in the last two years . El Ouriachi has represented Spain at youth level and Sport reported that Stoke have agreed to pay the necessary training compensation to bring the pacey left winger to the Barclays Premier League. Both Bojan and Muniesa have settled well at Stoke, although the former - who had scored five goals in 18 appearances following his shock move last summer - was ruled out for the rest of the season after damaging cruciate knee ligaments in an FA Cup tie at Rochdale in January. Defender Muniesa has made nearly 40 appearances since joining from Barcelona in the summer of 2013 but has not featured since tearing a hamstring in the FA Cup defeat at Blackburn in February.

Summary: Barcelona B winger Moha El Ouriachi set to reject a new deal at club . The player's agent says they have an irresistible offer from Stoke City . Stoke have already signed Bojan Krkic and Marc Muniesa from Catalans . Pacey winger El Ouriachi, 19, has represented Spain at youth level .


A former prison is being turned into a hotel where it's hoped guests won't mind being locked up for the night. The jail, once home to men and women detained for petty crimes, will now provide a luxury night's stay for guests looking for a room steeped in history. The Grade II listed building was previously known as Bridewell Prison in Liverpool, and housed inmates for court appearances and short sentences. Bridewell Prison in Liverpool is being developed into a luxury hotel where guests won't mind spending the night . The grotty jail was once home to men and women detained for petty crimes, and is now undergoing a dramatic facelift . The rooms have being transformed into bright and airy abodes, a far cry from the desolate and dark cells they once were . The prison was completely secure and a plaque on the wall, which remains in the reception area today, reads: 'Please do not ask for bail because a refusal often offends.' But the thick lead paint has been stripped from doors and brick walls, exposing traditional brickwork and original iron work features and the exercise yard, once open to the elements, has been converted into a glass covered indoor lounge space. The quadrangle of former cells across four floors has been transformed into slick modern rooms complete with hi-spec en suite bathrooms, LED Smart TV's and art work of famous ex-cons. Bridewell Prison was constructed in 1857-1859 by Corporation Surveyor John Weightman, and was originally designed as a police station and courts complex for the Corporation of Liverpool. The development has maintained much of the historic character of the prison, while offering chic style and comfort . Rooms come complete with photos of former inmates, as well as a kettle and right, spikes that were used as anti climbers in what would of been the courtyard which is now being transformed into a lounge . How the cells used to look like; but now they are somewhat more inspiring and will offer a better night's sleep . At different times, it had 60-90 cells, each measuring 7ft x 7ft with a heavy wooden door, 3ft thick brick walls and stone floors. Each cell had a toilet that was positioned at the end of a wooden bench where a prisoner would have to sleep. There were tunnels underneath the prison, leading to the old courts at St George's Hall and directly to the docks. These still remain, although it is thought they have been blocked over the years. The development is the latest project by staycentral.com - a new Liverpool-based hotel chain. It's due to open in the Spring and will host weekend music and leisure events, pop-up bars and business networking meetings. The quadrangle of former cells across four floors has been transformed into slick modern rooms complete with hi-spec en suite bathrooms . The prison was completely secure and a plaque on the wall, which remains in the reception area today, reads: 'Please do not ask for bail because a refusal often offends' The exercise yard, once

Summary: Bridewell Prison transformed from dark and uninspiring building into bright and airy hotel . The jail used to house inmates for court appearances and short sentences following petty crimes . Former cells across four floors have been transformed into slick modern rooms complete with en suite bathrooms .


Money will not play a major part in Pep Guardiola's contract discussions with Bayern Munich, according to board member Jan-Christian Dreesen. The former Barcelona boss, who led Bayern to the Bundesliga title and German Cup in his first season in charge, has a contract which expires in the summer of 2016. Chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge revealed earlier this year that negotiations over a new deal will take place this summer as Bayern look to extend Guardiola's stay at the Allianz Arena. Pep Guardiola is set to enter into contract negotiations with Bayern Munich at the end of the season . Bayern Munich's players celebrate after beating rivals Borussia Dortmund 1-0 on Saturday . The Spaniard has been linked strongly with Manchester City in the past but Dreesen believes Guardiola will not base his decision on where he will earn the most money. Speaking to Sport Bild, Dreesen said: 'Pep is not the type of coach who is trying to make as much money as possible. 'He could already have made much more money elsewhere when he joined Bayern.' Bayern are currently 10 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga and face Bayer Leverkusen in the quarter-finals of the German Cup on Wednesday night. They also face a two-legged tie against Porto in the last eight of the Champions League. Robert Lewandowski heads home the only goal against Dortmund as Bayern maintain their 10-point advantage . Guardiola is not trying to earn as much money as possible, according to board member Jan-Christian Dreesen .

Summary: Pep Guardiola is set for contract negotiations at the end of the season . The former Barcelona boss is out of contract in the summer of 2016 . Board member Jan-Christian Dreesen does not believe Guardiola's decision on a new contract will be influenced by money . Bayern Munich are 10 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga .


A man awaiting sentencing for murder escaped from a jail in eastern Illinois Wednesday after beating a guard into unconsciousness, taking his keys and uniform and speeding off in his SUV. Kamron T. Taylor, who has a history of escape attempts, fled from the Jerome Combs Detention Center in Kankakee at about 3 a.m. He somehow escaped from his cell, hid inside the facility, then beat and choked the guard who was making rounds, said Kankakee County Sheriff Timothy Bukowski. Taylor, a 23-year-old from Kankakee, is considered armed and dangerous, the sheriff said. He was convicted of first-degree murder in February and faces a sentence of 45 years to life in prison. Scroll down for video . On the run: Convicted murderer Kamron T. Taylor escaped from jail early Wednesday . Not going quietly: In this photo taken in February, Taylor was removed from a Kankakee County courtroom after struggling with the deputies and yelling at the crowd in the gallery after being found guilty of murder . Besides hunting him down, investigators were eager to determine how Taylor got free in what was the first successful escape from the decade-old lockup housing about 450 detainees. Escaped: The 23-year-old Taylor was awaiting sentencing when authorities say he beat a guard into unconsciousness, took his keys and uniform and sped off in his SUV . 'The speculation on my part is somebody didn't do their job properly,' Bukowski said. After getting free of his two-man cell in a lockdown unit, Taylor hid out and attacked the guard, a military veteran with 10 years of correctional experience, Bukowski said. By wearing the guard's uniform, Taylor was able to fool other guards in a master control room who opened three sets of doors for him after visual verification by surveillance video, Bukowski said. Once outside, the suspect repeatedly pressed the guard's key fob to locate his Chevrolet Equinox in a parking lot and drive away. Authorities didn't learn of the escape until about 30 minutes later, when jail staff found the wounded officer, who is hospitalized in intensive care with head wounds. 'He was in and out of consciousness, unable to understand the questions that were given to him,' Bukowski said of the guard at a news conference. A few hours after sunrise, officers found the abandoned SUV in a residential area of Kankakee and approached the vehicle with their guns drawn. But Taylor was nowhere to be found and it wasn't clear whether he fled on foot or someone picked him up in another vehicle, the sheriff said. At one point Wednesday, authorities issued an alert for a 15-year-old girl, Savannah Bell, who they believed was with Taylor. Illinois State Police later announced the girl had been found, but did not say where or how officials found her or whether she had been with Taylor. Wanted: A $1,000 reward is being offered by police for any information that leads to Taylor's capture . Dangerous: A woman rushes to her car in Kankakee, Ill., Wednesday, April 1, 2015, after being told by police that officers

Summary: Kamron T. Taylor was recently convicted of murder . He stole officers keys and uniform being fleeing the jail in officers vehicle . Taylor was awaiting sentencing when he escaped . The 23-year-old fugitive is wanted for aggravated battery to a correctional officer as well as escape . A $1,000 cash reward is being offered for any information . Authorities say they have found a 15-year-old girl who they had thought to be in the company of the murderer .


Trainer Paul Webber was on Sunday praying the ground at Fairyhouse dries out further for Cantlow, who will attempt to give AP McCoy a glorious send off in Ireland with a second victory in Easter Monday's Irish Grand National. The 19-time champion won the 2007 running on Butler’s Cabin and success aboard Cantlow would be a fairytale start to what could be McCoy’s final week as a jockey. He has vowed to immediately retire if he wins Saturday’s Crabbie’s Grand National at Aintree on favourite Shutthefrontdoor, the gelding which won last year’s Irish National under Barry Geraghty. AP McCoy will attempt to win the Irish Grand National on Cantlow in his final race meeting in Ireland . That Cantlow disputes favouritism for Monday's race is largely due to the presence of McCoy on his back. The champion jockey could have ridden Alderwood or If In Doubt, who both also carry the colours of his boss JP McManus. Cantlow’s form this season is not inspiring but he finished a creditable eighth in last year’s race when asked to carry top weight – only three of the last 20 winners have carried more than 11st - and Webber has identified a reason why the 10-year-old pulled up quickly at Kempton on his latest run. The trainer said: ‘He choked at Kempton when he looked to be about to run a decent race on slightly better ground which would have helped. We have never had a breathing problem before with him. Cantlow disputes favouritism for Monday's race largely due to the presence of McCoy on his back . ‘He has worked well with tongue tie twice since with AP on board. I hope it dries up a bit, it is soft to heavy which wouldn’t help. ‘He ran blinder last year and it is an almost impossible race to win off top weight.’ McCoy had a double at the track on Sunday, which included a typically determined success on Enda Bolger-trained Gilgamboa in the Grade One Ryanair Gold Cup, which looked unlikely jumping the second last. Bitofapuzzle (Noel Fehily) gave trainer Harry Fry a first grade one win of his career in the EBF Mares’ Novice Hurdle Championship Final. McCoy is helped to lift the Ryanair Gold Cup trophy by Oisin Loughlin at Fairyhouse Racecourse on Sunday .

Summary: AP McCoy will ride Cantlow in the Irish Grand National on Monday . Cantlow disputes favouritism largely due to McCoy's choice to ride him . He could've ridden Alderwood or If In Doubt, also owned by JP McManus . Trainer Paul Webber said of the track: 'I hope it dries up a bit'


Model-turned-jihadist Sharky Jama has reportedly been killed in Syria while fighting with terrorist organisation Islamic State (IS). The Melbourne man's father, Dada Jama, confirmed his death to SBS Radio while tributes to the young man flooded social media. Somali broadcaster Ibrahim Mohamed said he had spoken with the family on Wednesday who told him Sharky had died after being shot. Scroll down for video . Sharky Jama has reported been shot dead in Syria after joining Islamic State on the front lines last year . The jihadist's father had been told by Sharky's friends that the worst had happened. '[Dada] got a text message and he received a phone call from Syria, someone has told him his son has passed away,' Mr Mohamed said. 'Then he said "I tried his number", because he has contact with his son. Automatically, it goes to voicemail, that’s what he said, and then he knew that his son is gone.' The Department of Foreign Affairs was unable to confirm Sharky's death as its capacity to do so was 'extremely limited'. A spokesman for the department told Daily Mail Australia consular assistance was no longer available within Syria 'due to the extremely dangerous security situation'. He further added Australians who were involved in overseas conflicts were 'putting their own lives in mortal danger'. 'Any Australians fighting with non-state militia in Syria or Iraq should end their involvement in the conflict now and leave the conflict zone,' the spokesman said. 'Australians are strongly advised not to travel to Syria or Iraq; any Australians in either country should leave immediately.' Sharky was a model-turned-jihadist who was managed by FRM Management and lived in Melbourne . He reportedly fled to Syria with his friend, former La Trobe University student Yusuf Yusuf, to join the terror group . The former model's cousins have taken to Facebook to pay tribute to their much-loved family member. 'To my beautiful cousin, the lessons learnt in your presence where priceless in any capacity the childhood memories we shared invaluable you'll be greatly missed for you where great in every shade of light,' they said. While another relative wrote: 'Rest in peace my handsome lil cousin! All them beautiful memories and time we shared I shall keep dear to my heart. May Allah bless your soul.' His family were informed of his death on Monday and father Dada Jama told SBS Radio he had been told of news via a text message and phone call . His cousins posted tributes to their much-loved relative on social media, saying he was 'beautiful' Before he joined IS, Sharky was a 'budding' model with FRM Management. Reports the Melbourne man of Somalian descent had fled to Syria to join the front lines first surfaced last year. It is believed Sharky and his friend, former La Trobe University student Yusuf Yusuf, had travelled to key IS outposts of Fallujah, Iraq, and Raqqa, Syria, respectively. In various pictures published by his modelling agency, Sharky is seen posing for photographs in smart casual clothing. Propaganda prop: Abdullah Elmir, 17, from western Sydney,

Summary: Melbourne model Sharky Jama has reportedly been shot dead in Syria . He fled to the Middle East last year to fight with Islamic State with a friend . Sharky's father confirmed his son's death while relatives posted tributes . Family were told on Monday by friends via a text message and phone call .


Most women would kill for a size six figure and a gap between their thighs. But Amelia-Jane Harris, 20, says her new 'dream body' is actually a nightmare, as Crohn's disease means she is in constant pain and cannot eat. The illness has seen Miss Harris lose more than 18 stone (252lbs) in 20 months, as she regularly vomits up her food and suffers excruciating bowel pain. At her largest, when she weighed 27st 10lbs (388lbs) and was a size 32, she dreamed of pulling off skimpy outfits. But now, weighing just 8st 9lbs (121lbs) and wearing size 6 clothes, she says she would give anything to get back her fuller figure back and be able to eat normally again. Scroll down for video . Amelia-Jane Harris, 20, used to weigh 27st 10lbs and was bullied at school and called 'Fatty Bum Bum' (left). She developed Crohn's disease and lost 18 stone in 20 months to become a slim size six (right). But rather than being delighted at her new figure, she describes her situation as a 'nightmare' Her condition leaves her in constant pain and she can barely keep food down, so she can never enjoy eating or go out for dinner with her friends. She so tired from being malnourished she cannot work, and her fingernails, eyebrows and hair all regularly fall out. Miss Harris, of Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, said: 'I get lots of compliments on my figure, but I have constant, underlying pain. 'Sometimes it feels like really severe stomach cramps, but I also get really bad stabbing pains that won't go away. 'I get no enjoyment out of food anymore. Eating feels like a chore because I know it's going to cause me pain. 'It seems pointless to make a healthy meal because I'll just throw it up. 'With strong painkillers I can cope, but it feels like a curse - I'm going to have to take this medication for the rest of my life.' Miss Harris was a happy and healthy child but her weight began to increase through her teens despite making no change to her diet. Miss Harris says her 'dream body' is actually a nightmare as she cannot eat and vomits daily . By the age of 14, she was dubbed 'Fatty Bum Bum' by playground bullies. She said: 'I ate whatever mum gave me, which was healthy because she was always watching her weight. 'As my waistline expanded, my confidence shrank and it wasn't until I left school - and the bullies - behind me that I stopped worrying about my size. 'At college, I ate what I wanted and although I reached nearly 28 stone, I still made an effort with my clothes, hair and make-up. Fat didn't have to mean ugly.' With the humiliation of her school days behind her, Miss Harris gradually started to embrace her size 32 frame. But then shortly after her 17th birthday, having finally made peace with being overweight, she fell seriously ill. She said: 'I started vomiting 10 times a day. I just couldn't keep

Summary: Amelia-Jane Harris was 27st 10lbs at 17 and was called 'Fatty Bum Bum' She began losing weight rapidly and was diagnosed with Crohn's disease . Lost 18 stone in 20 months and became a slim size 6 weighing 8st 9lbs . Says her dream body is a 'nightmare' as is in constant pain and can't eat .


A Chilean artist has been jailed after dyeing a famous hot spring in Iceland pink with food colouring. Marco Evaristti, the South American artist who is based in Copenhagen, poured red fruit dye into the Strokkur Geysir, found around 70 miles to the north east of Reykjavik, at dawn. When they boiled, vibrant pink steam blew up from the ground as a result. Professing that 'nature belongs to no one', he did not seek permission from local authorities before the stunt. He has since been jailed for two weeks after landowners lambasted his efforts as 'vandalism'. Scroll down for video . An artist has been jailed after pouring food dye into the Strokkur Geysir natural hot spring in Iceland, causing its the water to turn bright pink . Artist Marco Evarastti defended his artwork, saying nature belonged to 'no one'. Icelandic authorities jailed the Chilean national for 15 days . 'This is not art,' Garðar Eiríksson, a spokesman for the landowners of the Geysir area told local news outlet mbl.is. 'I am deeply sorry that a visitor to out country comes up with such an idea. I have very few words to describe my disgust at these actions.' Evaristti defended his artwork, describing himself as a 'landscape painter'. 'I do what I do because I'm a painter, a landscape painter who doesn't use a canvas, I paint directly on nature. 'I do not ask for permission because nature belongs to noone. I believe in freedom of speech and I believe nature doesn't belong to certain people, but to everyone.' 'I love mother nature. If I love a womn I give her a diamond ring. That's why I decorate nature, because I love it.' The artist has carried out the same stunt four times across the world including at a frozen waterfall in Norway last year. Boasting of the 'installation' on his website, he wrote: 'The 5th Pink State has seen the light of day. 'This morning the utopian state of Pink State claimed as it´s new territory the magnificent Strokkur Geysir in Iceland.' Natural wonder: The spring (pictured in summer months above) usually lets off white steam and water .

Summary: Marco Evaristti poured red fruit dye into the Strokkur Geysir at dawn . When the hot spring boiled, bright pink steam erupted from the ground . The Chilean artist has been jailed for 15 days by 'disgusted' authorities . He defended the artwork saying 'nature belongs to no one'


Most 25-year-old's would prefer to receive clothing or some of the latest DVD's and video games but not Daley Blind, who was given a large self-portrait of himself and former Holland international father Danny. The Manchester United star, whose birthday was in March, posted a picture of the impressive painting on his Instagram, which includes images of the father and son together. The caption read: 'My late birthday gift just arrived! But it was worth waiting for! Amazing! Thanks mom & dad!! #inspiration.' Daley Blind showed off the impressive portrait that his parents gave him as a late birthday present . Blind has been a key figure for United this campaign, with his versatility seeing him play in midfield and at left back for Louis van Gaal. With Champions League qualification close to be secured, the Red Devils return to Europe's elite competition is welcoming after their disappointing season last time around. Despite losing to Chelsea at the weekend, United dominated the game and felt they deserved at least a point at the Premier League leaders - which shows the improvements they have made under Van Gaal. Everton head into Sunday's game with their tails up after being unbeaten in their last four and winning three. Wayne Rooney once again returns to his boyhood club, where tensions always run high when the England captain returns to Goodison Park. The versatile Dutch star has become a vital cog in Louis van Gaal's side during the course of the season . Having featured in midfield and left back, Blind has proven his worth since his summer move from Ajax .

Summary: Daley Blind received painting of himself and his father as birthday present . The 25-year-old called Danny Blind his 'inspiration' in Instagram post . Blind has been a key player for Manchester United this campaign . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .


The boss of supermarket Sainsbury's has been sentenced in his absence to two years in Egyptian jail over the company's disastrous venture into the Middle East 16 years ago. Chief executive Mike Coupe, 53, was convicted of embezzlement last September after former Sansbury's business partner Amr el-Nasharty accused him of trying to illegally seize cheques. Now a court has sentenced him to two years behind bars for the crime, which relates to Sainbury's joint venture with local supermarket chain Edge, owned by Mr el-Nasharty . Mike Coupe, chief executive of Sainsbury's, has been sentenced to two years in an Egyptian jail after a former business partner of the British supermarket claimed Mr Coupe tried to seize money from him . Mr Coupe is believed to have travelled to the Middle Eastern country last Sunday to appeal the conviction, which dates back to a time when he didn't work at the firm, but this was unsuccessful, reports The Times. In 1999, Sainsbury's, then under the stewardship of David Bremner, opened its first store in Cairo, hoping to capitalise on a growing Arabic middle class which was still largely reliant on corner shops for their groceries. Sainsbury's opened its first store in Egypt in Cario in 1999, hoping to capitalise on a growing middle class that were still largely reliant on corner shops for groceries. The company initially spent £10million on 25 per cent share in local firm Edge, owned by businessman Amr el-Nasharty. Six months later they spent another £40million buying an 80 per cent share, and by 2001 had built 100 stores, employing more than 2,500 staff. But, during a Palestinian uprising in the region, Sainbury's found itself added to a 'boycott list' of largely American companies accused of having ties with Israel. It was believed at the time that this could have been the result of shopkeepers fearing for their business who asked local Imams to preach against the chain. This lead to stores being attacked by rioters armed with bricks and bats. When Sainsbury's eventually withdrew from Egypt in 2001, losing £110million, the company blamed a 'deterioration of the trading environment', widely believed to be a reference to the fatwa. Over the course of three years, the company invested nearly £100million opening more than 100 stores across the country, employing 2,500 staff. Despite raking in sales of almost £80million by 2001, the business made an overall loss of almost £35million, due in part to being placed on a religious boycott list over alleged links with Israel. Sainsbury's quit Egypt later that year, losing almost £110million in the process, and selling the business back to Mr el-Nasharty. However, he then filed a suit against Sainsbury's, claiming they had sold him an insolvent business with large tax debts which he could not repay. Sainsbury's countered this claim, alleging that Mr el-Nasharty had paid for the business with cheques that later bounced. Mr el-Nasharty then went on to claim that Mr Coupe travelled to Egypt shortly after being appointed CEO last July and attempted to seize money from him, breaching Egypt's bankruptcy laws.

Summary: Sainsbury's CEO Mike Coupe handed two year jail term by Egyptian court . Embezzlement claim was brought by former Sainsbury's business partner . Businessman Amr el-Nasharty helped to launch chain in Egypt in 1999 . However venture fell apart and chain left Middle East with losses of £110m . Mr el-Nasharty claims Mr Coupe tried to seize cheques from him last July . Sainsbury's supermarket strongly refutes all the claims against it .


The father of American Sniper Chris Kyle has spoken for the first time since his son's killer was sentenced to life in prison, in an emotionally-charged interview with NBC News. Wayne Kyle said he and wife Deby were 'surviving' now that they finally had time to process their son's death, following the end of his killer's trial. Chris Kyle and friend Chad Littlefield were shot dead at a Texas gun range in 2013 by Eddie Routh, after taking the troubled vet to the range to help him cope with his PTSD. In February, Routh was found guilty of the murders and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Scroll down for video . Still grieving: Wayne Kyle, the father of American Sniper Chris Kyle, gave his first interview on Thursday since the end of the trial of his son's killer . Torturing: Watne Kyle told Lester Holt that it was difficult to attend the trial and sit in the same room as his son's murderer . Shooter: Eddie Routh shot dead Kyle and friend Chad Littlefield at a gun range in 2013, after the pair took him shooting to help him with his PTSD. Routh, pictured center in court in February, was sentenced to life in prison without parole . American legend: Chris Kyle (pictured) served as a Navy SEAL for 10 years and during that time became the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history. He wrote a book about his military career titled 'American Sniper' which was made into a movie . Wayne Kyle attended the trial, but said it was difficult to be in the same room with his son's killer. 'It was horrible. I mean, gut wrenching,' Mr Kyle said. 'It's just one of those deals, you just wanna jump over that railing and kill him with your bare hands.' Dealing with his son's death has been all the more painful for Mr Kyle, who had a bad feeling about his work helping other vets after he retired from the military in 2009. 'I told him one time, I said "I worry more about you as a civilian that when you were with the teams,' Mr Kyle said. He explained that his son was fully trained and highly skilled when he worked in the military, but 'there's no training to be a civilian'. Childhood: Wayne Kyle was the first to teach his son how to shoot a gun, and gifted him his first weapon at the age of 8. Above, some family pictures of young Chris Kyle . Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy . Mr Kyle also spoke about a Texas legislator's push to award Kyle with the medal of honor, posthumously. 'If you knew Chris you would know that he would never ever want that. He never saw himself as a hero,' Mr Kyle said. He added that he didn't like Routh's trial being called the 'American Sniper trial' in the media since it distracted from Chad Littlefield's equally tragic death. Chris Kyle served as a Navy

Summary: Wayne Kyle is the father of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle - the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history . Kyle was shot dead in 2013 four years after retiring while he was trying to help a fellow veteran struggling with PTSD . His killer, Eddie Routh, was found guilty of his murder in February and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole . His father said the family now has closure following the end of the trial . A movie about Chris Kyle's life called American Sniper was released in January starring Bradley Cooper . Wayne Kyle called the movie an 'absolute disgrace' for the way in which it portrayed his other son, Iraq veteran Jeff Kyle, as 'cowardly'


Kicking, punching and moving around during sleep might be an early sign of Parkinson's disease, a new review suggests. Moving around in sleep, and seeming to 'act out' dreams is a characteristic of a condition called rapid eye movement sleep behaviour disorder (RBD). Researchers have discovered about half of people with RBD will develop Parkinson's disease or another neurological disorder within a decade of being diagnosed, LiveScience reports. People with rapid eye movement sleep behaviour disorder (RBD) move around in their sleep and 'act out' their dreams. Up to 90 per cent of people with the condition will develop a neurological condition, a study found . Ultimately, 81 to 90 per cent of patients with RBG with develop a neurodegenerative disorder, they found. 'If you get this disorder and live long enough, you will almost certainly get Parkinson's disease or a condition similar to it — it's an early warning sign,' said Professor Michael Howell, of the University of Minnesota, and co-author of the study. People with RBD describe having vivid dreams, and they act them out theatrically while asleep. They can be fighting enemies, or fleeing danger, and actually act out these dreams in their beds. This can range from making small hand movements to thrashing around, punching, kicking and jumping out of bed. Sometimes, people with the condition can injure themselves or anyone sharing a bed with them. 'It's very important to make the bedroom environment [as] safe as possible' by removing objects that can be picked up or used as a weapon, such as guns, Professor Howell said. People with RBD move around during the rapid eye movement period of sleep, when most dreaming occurs but the body's muscles are usually paralysed by the brain stem. Those with the condition are believed to have a malfunction in their brain-stem which allows them to move around during REM sleep, and therefore act out their dreams. For most people, dreaming is purely a 'mental' activity: dreams occur in the mind while the body is at rest. But people who suffer from REM behavior disorder (RBD) act out their dreams. They physically move limbs or even get up and engage in activities associated with waking. Some engage in sleep talking, shouting, screaming, hittting or punching. Some even jump out of bed while sleeping. RBD is usually noticed when it causes danger to the sleeping person, their bed partner, or others they encounter. People with RBD move around during the rapid eye movement period of sleep, when most dreaming occurs but the body's muscles are usually paralysed by the brain stem. Those with the condition are believed to have a malfunction in their brain-stem which allows them to move around during REM sleep, and therefore act out their dreams. RBD is not curable, but it can be treated with high doses of the sleep aid or low doses of the anti-anxiety drug clonazepam. Source: National Sleep Foundation . It is a different condition from sleepwalking, Professor Howell explained, as sleepwalkers are confused when they wake up. It is normally easy to awaken someone

Summary: Lashing out in sleep is a sign of 'rapid eye movement behaviour disorder' Half of people with this condition will go on to develop Parkinson's disease . Up to 90% of people will develop another neurological disorder within 10 years . Sleep disorder occurs due to a brain malfunction - meaning the brain doesn't paralyse the body's muscles during the period of sleep when people dream .


Ashley Young is finally feeling like a senior member of the Manchester United squad. The 29-year-old moved to Old Trafford in June 2011 from Aston Villa, but acknowledges it took time for him to come into his own at the club. Young now feels he has an important role under Louis van Gaal, and told ManUtd.com: 'I was looking around and thinking I was in the top six or seven who have been here the longest now. Whereas I used to say I was a youngster, now I can only say that by my name. Ashley Young is finally feeling like a senior member of the Manchester United squad under Louis van Gaal . The 29-year-old moved to Old Trafford in June 2011 from Aston Villa and feels he has a role to play at United . 'To be honest, a few of my team-mates have mentioned my name when they talk about characters and jokers and it's always nice to hear that. You have got to have good team spirit and we have got that here. We always have done. 'There are people who like to mess about and do different things in the dressing room. There are big characters in the dressing room and everyone gets on with everybody else. The team spirit we have got here is brilliant.' Young had to be patient but the winger says easing himself in was only natural when he had to meet his new team-mates and get used to a different dressing room. 'When I first came here, I knew a few of the lads from playing with them for England but I didn't really know what to expect,' Young added. 'When you settle in properly at a club, your character starts to come out more and more. 'With me, I'm always there or thereabouts when there is any mucking about or things going on in the dressing room.' Young acknowledges it took time for him to come into his own at the club but believes that is only natural . Young tries to beat Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to the ball during their Premier League match . Young feels he and Wayne Rooney (left) are among those that have had to share the responsibility . Being a senior member of the squad, Young feels he has had to share the responsibility with captain Wayne Rooney following the departures of Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra. 'When you've got Vida, Rio and Evra leaving, individuals who were not only big characters but captains, people have to step up and take over that mantle,' Young stated. 'It has definitely happened. You give out more advice and try to help the youngsters along but it's everybody's job really. Everybody chips in. 'We've got one captain but, when we're on the pitch, there are 11 captains and everyone wants to be pulling in the right direction and wanting to perform and do as we well as we can as a team. When you have got that on and off the pitch, it's great.'

Summary: Ashley Young joined Manchester United in June 2011 from Aston Villa . Young feels he has an important role to play under Louis van Gaal . He feels he and Wayne Rooney are among those that have taken on responsibility after Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra left .


Rhodri Giggs outside Manchester Magistrates Court yesterday, where he was banned from driving . The brother of ex-footballer Ryan Giggs has lost his job as a HGV driver after being banned from the roads for driving without insurance. Rhodri Giggs, 37, revealed that he is now unemployed as he lost his licence after being found guilty of driving a Mercedes C200 without insurance. Under the 'totting-up' procedure, the former player-manager of non-league side Salford City, was forced to hand over his licence having already accrued six points from two previous speeding offences. Arriving for sentencing at Manchester Magistrates Court yesterday dressed in a black blazer and jeans, Giggs, of Salford said the offence on October 14 last year 'wasn't intentional'. But Eddie Coyle, prosecuting, said: 'On October 14 last year at around 9.30pm, he was driving a Mercedes along Hyde Road in Ardwick when he was brought to a stop by officers who performed checks and confirmed no insurance was in force.' After accepting his wrongdoing, Giggs was asked whether he would like to pursue an 'exceptional hardship' application in an attempt to retain his licence. He declined but added that he would permanently lose his job as an HGV driver with an agency and hadn't worked since December as he was waiting for the decision of the courts. Speaking for himself with no legal representation, he said: 'I work for an agency. If I lost my job I could get something else. 'I want to get this sorted today. I haven't worked since December and have no income or benefits.' Giggs was then banned from driving for six months, fined £110 and ordered to pay a £20 victim surcharge and £85 costs. In January, Rhodri Giggs spoke for the first time about his brother Ryan's eight-year affair with his then wife Natasha . In January, Giggs spoke for the first time about his 41-year-old brother Ryan's eight-year affair with his then-wife Natasha which emerged in 2011. The Manchester United assistant manager allegedly told Rhodri that the affair was only ever 'about sex' Natasha Giggs later filed for divorce and went on to appear on Celebrity Big Brother, while Ryan's wife Stacey stood by his side. Giggs enjoyed a successful non-league football career playing for FC United of Manchester and is a former manager of Salford City. Manchester United assistant manager Giggs, left, allegedly told his brother that the affair with his wife Natasha, right, was only ever 'about sex' Ryan, left, and Rhodri Giggs as children. Ryan is rumoured to be worth more than £40million and is the most decorated footballer in British history . His brother Ryan, is currently part of Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal's backroom staff with his side third in the Barclay's Premier League. He is rumoured to be worth more than £40million and is the most decorated footballer in British history with 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League winner's medals. He is now co-owner of Salford City alongside his former Old Trafford teammates Philip and Gary Neville, Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes, having

Summary: Rhodri Giggs, 37, lost his driving licence under a 'totting up' procedure . Came after he was found guilty of driving a Mercedes without insurance . Banned from driving for 6 months as he already has speeding convictions . Giggs recently spoke for the first time about his brother Ryan's affair with his former wife .


A keen fisherman got more than he bargained for at the weekend when he reeled in a massive shark after spending hours battling the beast. Max Muggeridge, 19, from Coomera in QLD was camping at Tweed Heads just across the NSW border with his girlfriend when the pair decided to go for an early morning fish. An avid angler, Mr Muggeridge couldn't believe his luck when a huge four metre tiger shark took a bite of his line, and he spent the next three hours trying to bring it to shore. Scroll down for video . Max Muggeridge, 19, from the Gold Coast caught this four metre tiger shark at the weekend . He reeled in the monster on the Tweed coast just inside the NSW border, after a three hour battle . The massive creature is one of the largest tiger sharks ever caught off a beach, according to Max . 'Three hours on the rod and reel, it was both physically and mentally exhausting,' Mr Muggeridge told Daily Mail Australia. 'It definitely challenged my mindset and whether I had the perseverance to push through,' he added. 'We were just about to reel our rods in.. I started my car up and then my rod started ticking over.' The teenager, who is in his own words 'a shark conservationist first and foremost', also said the massive three hour battle left him with some serious battle wounds. 'I was absolutely shattered, I had blood blisters all over my hands, I've got some nice callouses coming up now,' Mr Muggeridge revealed. From the time he hooked the shark just after 7am, to the time he pulled it in around 10.30am the fisherman said it was a constant battle. In a post on Facebook, he described the ordeal in great detail, admitting that at times he wasn't sure if he had the strength to reel the monster in. 'The first hour this shark absolutely made a mockery out of me,' Mr Muggeridge wrote. The huge struggle with the shark left his antique fishing rod bent slightly out of shape . The 19-year-old said the catch was a once in a lifetime opportunity . Mr Muggeridge believes it could have been world record size but he wasn't able to accurately measure the beast . He was with his girlfriend Alexia (right) on the beach, who was snapping photos of him reeling in the shark . 'I was hurting bad, really bad. I've never been in so much pain. Sun burning in my face, shocking burns and blisters all over my hands, sweat and sunscreen dripping into my eyes, and my whole body aching from holding the intense pressure for such an extended time. 'Thoughts crossed my head like I can't do this, It's too big, I'm not prepared enough, I'm on my own...' the post continued. Mr Muggeridge said he didn't even get a proper glimpse of the shark until the second hour, 'when it jumped out of the water!!! What a sight, I have never seen that before!' The teenager also spoke to Nine's

Summary: Max Muggeridge reeled in a four metre tiger shark at the weekend . He was fishing with girlfriend at Tweed Heads in NSW . The Gold Coast man described the catch as the best moment of his life . After a three hour battle with the monster Max released the shark . He believes it could have been a world record but didn't get measurements .


Arsenal will play in their yellow and blue away strip for the FA Cup final against Aston Villa on May 30 - and the history books points towards that being a good thing for the Gunners. Tim Sherwood's Villa side won the coin toss ahead of the final next month - which allows the winner to select club colours in the event of a clash of strip. They picked their claret and blue home kit for the Wembley showpiece and therefore guaranteed that they will have worn the same strip for every round of the competition this season. Alexis Sanchez (far right) is congratulated after scoring Arsenal's semi-final winner against Reading . Arsenal players celebrate winning the 1979 FA Cup final at Wembley after beating Manchester United 3-2 . The Arsenal starting XI line up ahead of their FA Cup final against Liverpool on May 8, 1971 . But that won't phase Arsene Wenger's side at all, with a creditable record of three cup final wins in five appearances in the yellow and blue strip, giving Gunners fans room for optimism as they look to retain the FA Cup. Arsenal last wore yellow in the 1980 FA Cup final where they narrowly lost to London rivals West Ham United, but a year earlier donned the same colours as they got the better of Manchester United in a five-goal thriller at the home of English football. The Gunners also won the competition in 1950 and 1971 while wearing yellow, on both occasions seeing off Liverpool. Arsenal players celebrate after Charlie George scored his side's winner against Liverpool in 1971 . Arsenal skipper Joe Mercer is held up by his team-mates as they toast their victory over Liverpool in 1950 . Fabian Delph (middle) is mobbed by his Villa team-mates after he scored the winner against Liverpool . Interestingly though, despite Villa winning the pre-match coin toss, Arsenal will be classed as the home side for the final as this is decided purely alphabetically. The kick-off time for the clash - which will be shown on both BBC One and BT Sport 1 - has also been confirmed as 5.30pm on Saturday May 30, with both clubs receiving an equal allocation of 25,000 tickets. These tickets will be classified into four different pricing bands - £50, £70, £90 and £120. In addition to the 50,000 tickets split between the two clubs involved, approximately 20,000 tickets also will be distributed to volunteers throughout the football family which most notably includes counties, leagues, local clubs and charities. And 17,000 tickets will also be used by Club Wembley members, with the FA Cup final part of their membership package.

Summary: Arsenal face Aston Villa in the FA Cup final at Wembley on May 30 . Tim Sherwood's side won the toss to decide which kit they'll wear . Villa chose their claret and blue home strip for the FA Cup showdown . Arsenal will play in their yellow and blue away kit . The Gunners have won three of the five finals played in the kit .


Creating romantic, sepia-toned images is a cinch now that we have Instagram filters to play with. But back in the early 21st century, taking a picture was an entirely different process, requiring patience, precision and a very talented eye. Dreamlike snaps of a young woman in red posing at Lulworth Cove, Dorset, in 1913 have now been revealed as some of the earliest surviving colour photographs. Scroll down for video . A collection of pictures of Christina O'Gorman posing for her father, electrical engineer and photographer Mervyn O'Gorman, back in 1913 have been revealed as some of the earliest colour photographs ever taken . The ethereal images were taken on the beach at Lulworth Cove, Dorset, when Malcolm was 42 . The images are part of the Royal Photographic Society, held at the National Media Museum, and are currently on display at the National Media Museum, Bradford. They are among a collection of the world's oldest surviving photographs. The woman in question was teenager Christina O'Gorman, posing for her father, electrical engineer and photographer Mervyn O'Gorman back in 1913. Mervyn was 42 at the time when he took the images of his daughter, who languidly sits, in an array of vibrant red outfits, including a swimsuit, a cloak and a shirt. The teen, characterised by her long strawberry-blonde hair, poses in different scenarios on the beach at Lulworth Cove in the English county of Dorset and appears unaware of her father. The delicately-coloured images are on display at the National Media Museum in Bradford . Christina is seen sitting on the Dorset beach with friends in the 102-year-old images . The strawberry-blonde teenager wore red, probably at the request of her father as the vibrant colour captured particularly well via the autochrome process . Mervyn was known as an early pioneer of colour photography and used the autochrome process to capture the haunting images. Patented in 1903, the process involved using glass plates covered in potato starches grains to filter pictures with dye. Mervyn was known as an early pioneer of colour photography and often used the autochrome process, which involved using glass plates covered in potato starches grains to filter pictures with dye . Christina's life remains a mystery as there are no recorded detail of the then-teen's life . The National Media Museum explained: 'The comparatively long exposure time has given the sea a glassy quality and the large aperture setting and narrow depth of field has put Durdle Door in the background into soft focus.' The repetition of the red attire was due to the fact that the vibrant colour captured particularly well in an autochrome process. Mervyn died in 1958, with his wife Florence passing 27 years beforehand in 1931. As to Christina's life, there are no recorded details.

Summary: Photographer Mervyn O'Gorman was 42 when he snapped the pictures in 1913 . Mervyn was known as an early pioneer of colour photography and used the Autochrome process . His teenage daughter Christina O'Gorman posed in red swimsuit at Lulworth Cove, Dorset . Autochrome photography process used dye and starch to create the melancholy tone . Do you know who Christina was and what happened to her? Email femail@mailonline.co.uk .


Amazing images of a typhoon heading for the Philippines have been snapped from orbit by two astronauts. Typhoon Maysak was initially a top-rated category 5 typhoon, causing troops in the Philippines to be put on alert today. And residents and toursists along the eastern coast have been warned that it will hit land some time in the next 72 hours. This image taken Tuesday 31 March 31 shows Typhoon Maysak taken by astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti from the International Space Station. The Pacific Daily News newspaper in Guam reports the storm was upgraded Tuesday to a super typhoon with winds of 150mph . As it moved over the Pacific Ocean, the storm generated winds of more than 140mph (225km/h). It is expected to weaken once it hits the central or northern parts of the main Philippine island of Luzon on Saturday or Sunday. 'Commands respect even from #space: we just flew over typhoon #Maysak,' Esa astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti said in a tweet. And fellow astronaut Terry Virts, of Nasa, said: 'Looking down into the eye - by far the widest one I've seen. It seemed like a black hole from a Sci-Fi movie #Maysak.' Accuweather.com reported that the storn was one of the strongest cyclones in history during the months of January, February and March. Although it is expected to weaken slightly, it will still pose a significant threat to islands in its past. It first developed into a tropical storm last Friday, and now the full power of a super typhoon can be seen in the images. The steep walls of cloud drop into the eye of the storm, and more than 10 inches (250mm) of rain have been reported under the storm. Nasa astronaut Terry Virts captured the eye of typhoon Maysak early in the morning with the shadow being cast deep into the vortex. The storm was moving west-northwest at 15mph . The eyewall of Super Typhoon Maysak is seen as it heads west-northwestward through the western Pacific Ocean, northwest of Yap Island, in this infrared image taken by the Suomi NPP satellite's VIIRS instrument 1 April 2015. The storm has maintained its 15 nautical mile diameter eye, but is weakening slightly as dry air encroaches from the southern periphery, according to Noaa . This map from Accuweather shows the path of super typhoon Maysak over the next few days . This image was taken yesterday by astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti from the International Space Station. Officials say super Typhoon Maysak is expected to significantly weaken before reaching the Philippines around Sunday . 'The eye of #Maysak typhoon really stands out early in the morning with the shadow being cast deep into the vortex,' said Terry Virts . 'This is very strong and it will maintain its strength as it nears, although we expect that the typhoon will weaken,' Esperanza Cayanan, an officer at the weather bureau, said in a televised briefing. 'But this will still be typhoon intensity so it will bring strong winds when it makes landfall on the eastern coast. British-based Tropical Storm Risk said Maysak would likely

Summary: Italian Esa astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti and US astronaut Terry Virts have snapped images of a typhoon . They took them from the ISS while orbiting Earth at a height of 255 miles (410km) Super typhoon Maysak was a top-rated category 5 typhoon, and will make landfall in the Philippines this weekend . As it moved over the Pacific Ocean, the storm generated winds of more than 140mph (225km/h)


Bad weather may destroy weekend plans in multiple states, with both thunderstorms and tornadoes forecast to strike. The news comes after a tornado touched down in Florida on Thursday afternoon. The tornado took place at about 2:45pm near Belle Glade in Palm Beach County, but did not cause any damage, the Weather Channel reported. Scroll down for video . Rainy: Thunderstorms were predicted to take place in many parts of the country on Thursday night . Storms: Friday's weather may see storms in a number of major cities, including Dallas and Houston . Inclement weather: Severe storms may strike several Southern states and along the Gulf Coast on Saturday . Havoc: A car was seen destroyed and tree branches were knocked down in Miami after a Thursday storm . Let's play ball! New York Yankees' Chase Headley hits a two-run single as snow falls during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday...during the snow . Snow pitch: David Price of the Detroit Tigers played in the snow on Wednesday . Bundle up! Ian Kinsler of the Detroit Tigers is seen during a Wednesday game . Colorado also saw two tornadoes on Thursday, both of which took place shortly before 6pm, according to NBC News. On Thursday evening, thunderstorms were predicted to take place in a number of states, including in parts of South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and Texas, the Weather Channel reported. According to the news outlet, severe thunderstorms may take place in several states Friday and affect metropolitan areas, namely Wichita, Kansas City, Missouri, Oklahoma City, along with Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. For Saturday, the Weather Channel predicted severe thunderstorms would strike Nashville, Memphis, Atlanta, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, New Orleans, and Jackson. For Sunday, thunderstorms may occur in Kansas, Texas, and Oklahoma, the channel said. Winds, tornadoes, and hail were forecast to be potential issues from Friday through Sunday by the news outlet - with flash floods as an potential issue on Monday. Chilly weather: Janice Kennedy walks through a snow shower Thursday, April 23, 2015, as she headed to work at the Albion Pharmacy in downtown Albion, Pennsylvania . Springtime snow: Don Spann holds an umbrella over Mary Lou Willis as she photographs the snowfall on the flower-covered trees in Rolland Moore Park last Thursday, April 16, 2015, in Fort Collins, Colorado . Don't freeze up! Snow falls on flowers shortly after the arrival of a spring storm, in Boulder, Colorado, Thursday, April 16, 2015 . Dan Kottlowski, a meteorologist for Accuweather, told the website 'It really will not be until the end of the week that severe weather really ramps up and a significant outbreak could occur as the main storm system moves out from the Southwest.' He also said 'The most likely area for the storms to fire first on Friday is west of the I-35 corridor in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas.' The forecasts come after snow hit several states - including Ohio, New York, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan - earlier this week, the Washington Post reported. According to WMTW, there snow

Summary: Bad weather may destroy weekend plans in multiple states, with thunderstorms and tornadoes forecast to strike . There was one tornado in Florida and two tornadoes hit Colorado Thursday . Severe thunderstorms may take place in several states Friday and affect metropolitan areas, including Dallas and Houston . Storms could also happen in the South and along the Gulf Coast Saturday . Winds, tornadoes, and hail were forecast to be potential issues from Friday through Sunday . The forecasts come after some parts of the country - including Ohio, New York, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan - saw snow earlier this week .


FA Cup semi-finalists Reading still have lingering relegation worries in the Championship after they threw away a 1-0 lead to draw 1-1 with Cardiff at the Madejski Stadium. Reading took the lead with only four minutes gone when Pavel Pogrebnyak got a touch to Garath McCleary's nod-down to divert the ball past Cardiff goalkeeper David Marshall. But they allowed a mediocre Cardiff side to snatch a point in the 90th minute when Conor McAleny rifled in a shot from Aron Gunnarsson's precise pass. Cardiff's Conor McAleny (left) celebrates after scoring a late equaliser against Reading . Reading: Federici, Gunter, Pearce, Hector, Obita, McCleary (Norwood 74'), Ake, Akpan, Robson-Kanu (Blackman 85'), Mackie (Appiah 68'), Pogrebnyak . Subs not used: Yakubu, Karacan, Knight, Andersen . Goals: Pogrebnyak 4' Cardiff: Marshall, Peltier (Malone 84'), Ecuele Manga, Morrison, Da Silva, Noone, Whittingham, Gunnarsson, Ralls (Kennedy 65'), Doyle (Mason 65'), McAleny . Subs not used: Adeyemi, O'Keefe, Moore, Gabbidon. Goals: McAleny 90' Referee: Scott Duncan . Attendance: 17,953 . Reading face Arsenal in their last-four clash at Wembley on April 18. On their previous semi-final appearance, in 1927, they lost 3-0 to eventual winners Cardiff at Molineux. As Reading's cup displays have been impressive, though, their league form has been patchy. They had won only two of their previous nine Championship matches, losing six of them. Cardiff's season has been one of inconsistency, too, but they arrived at the Madejski Stadium on an unbeaten run of three matches. They were also undefeated on their travels for five games, winning their past three. Reading made the early running and were rewarded in only the fourth minute when they went ahead. Jordan Obita crossed from the left, McCleary nodded it forward and Pogrebnyak guided it past Marshall for his third goal in two matches. Cardiff, beaten 2-1 at home by Reading in the cup fourth round in January, replied quickly. McAleny tried a snapshot from the edge of the Reading area but his effort was half-blocked and goalkeeper Adam Federici gathered comfortably. Reading could have stretched their lead when captain Alex Pearce rose to meet a McCleary corner but fellow centre-back Michael Hector got there before him and glanced his header wide. Cardiff tried hard to get back into the game but had little joy. Fabio cut in from the left flank but his powerful strike was blocked by Pearce at the near post, and Peter Whittingham's dangerous free-kick was neatly caught by Federici. Pavel Pogrebnyak celebrates scoring for Reading against Cardiff . Reading continued to assert control after the break, with Chelsea loanee Nathan Ake impressing on his debut in midfield. Most of Reading's best creative moves were channelled through him. Cardiff relied on the swift counter-attack, with Joe Ralls almost setting free McAleny. But his final pass carried too much pace and, with McAleny unable to retrieve it, the chance went begging. An opportunity also went astray at the other end, when Bruno Ecuele-Manga's poor pass was intercepted by McCleary but the Reading winger hesitated too long before firing a shot wide of Marshall's far post. Cardiff

Summary: Conor McAleny scores stoppage time equaliser for Cardiff . Pavel Pogrebnyak had put Reading in front after four minutes .


Jose Mourinho reignited talk of a campaign against Chelsea, even after taking a huge step towards the Barclays Premier League title on Saturday. Eden Hazard’s first-half goal gave the league leaders a 1-0 win over Manchester United, but there was controversy when United were denied a late penalty. Ander Herrera went over under the challenge of Gary Cahill but referee Mike Dean adjudged the Spaniard to have dived. Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera knocks the ball past Chelsea defender Gary Cahill inside the box . Herrera sticks out right leg to make contact with Cahill before falling to the ground and appealing for penalty . Cahill and Herrera go head-to-head after the United man was penalised for diving late on at Stamford Bridge . Replays showed some contact between the two players during stoppage time but Herrera looked to have moved his leg to provoke a collison. And Mourinho took the opportunity to pick at an old wound in his long-running feud with Sky Sports. ‘I am happy that it was not a Chelsea player,’ he said. ‘If it was a Chelsea player, in this moment on Sky it would be “somebody's crimes, cheating, the champions of the team without fair play” and this kind of things.’ Mourinho was angered earlier this season when Sky used the headline ‘Diego Costa crimes’ in their analysis of Chelsea’s Capital One Cup semi-final win over Liverpool in January. Jose Mourinho reignited talk of a campaign against Cheslea after saying the incident will be forgotten because it is a Manchester United player . Chelsea forward Eden Hazard (second from left) slots the ball past Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea to open the scoring . Hazard wheels away to celebrate his 13th Premier League goal of the season as De Gea slowly rises to his feet after conceding . Costa was later suspended for a stamp on Martin Skrtel and the Chelsea manager saw Sky’s coverage as contribution to the player’s three-game ban. He also hinted in his pre-match press conference that Chelsea were disliked and abused because they were making the Premier League ‘boring’ by leading from start to finish. ‘Because it's a Man United player tomorrow nobody remembers,’ Mourinho added. ‘The conspiracy doesn’t go on, I'm happy it's not a Chelsea player.’

Summary: Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday . Eden Hazard scored winning goal in the first half as Chelsea head for title . Ander Herrera was booked for diving after coming together with Gary Cahill . Jose Mourinho said there would be outrage if it had been a Chelsea player . But that it would be forgotten tomorrow because it was a United one .


Boris Johnson will move centre stage in the Conservative election campaign next week as the party struggles to open up a consistent poll lead over Labour. The London Mayor, who has been largely invisible at a national level despite being the second best known Tory in the country, will make a high-profile joint appearance with David Cameron, sources said. There have been growing calls from Conservative MPs for Mr Johnson to be ‘weaponised’ as the party seeks to break away from Labour. High profile: Boris Johnson (pictured at a gin distillery in London on Friday) will move centre stage in the Conservative election campaign next week . While many polls indicate deadlock, one by Survation for the Daily Mirror lifted Tory spirits yesterday by putting their party up four points in a week and moving ahead of Labour. The Conservatives were on 34 per cent, with Labour down two on 33 per cent. It is only the second time the Conservatives have been ahead with Survation since the organisation began conducting national polling in 2011. The poll put Ukip on 17 per cent, the Lib Dems on seven per cent and the Greens on three. Last night Lord Bell, the advertising guru who masterminded Margaret Thatcher’s three election victories, was scathing about the Tories’ campaign, saying: ‘It’s dreadful. It’s risk averse. It’s boring. There is no engagement with real voters. There is no passion. ‘Cameron seems to be content with the idea that there will be a hung Parliament. They don’t even seem to be fighting for an overall majority. The campaign seemed to be based on the idea that Ed Miliband couldn’t even tie his own shoelaces properly. When he showed he can there was no Plan B.’ There have been growing calls from Conservative MPs for Mr Johnson to be ‘weaponised’ as the party seeks to break away from Labour . There was surprise that Mr Johnson was not present at this week’s Tory manifesto launch, with Mr Cameron instead introduced by Education Secretary Nicky Morgan, Home Secretary Theresa May and Chancellor George Osborne. Internal polling suggests Mr Johnson is by far the most popular senior Tory among Ukip voters, who Mr Cameron has pleaded with to ‘come home’ to his party rather than risk a Labour government propped up by the SNP. Other senior figures told the Daily Mail that David Cameron must underline manifesto pledges aimed at working class voters – such as extending the right-to-buy and promising a tax-free minimum wage. ‘The tax-free minimum wage is the best policy we’ve had in years – but we haven’t heard a word about it since the manifesto,’ said one former minister. Boris Johnson tried a 99 cornet (left) in West Drayton yesterday and visited the Al Falah mosque (right) ‘We should be out selling some of the terrific stuff in the manifesto every day until polling day. It’s not enough to make one good speech. ‘We need to get everybody out there – all the Cabinet – pushing these arguments day after day.’ One senior Tory donor said the

Summary: Boris Johnson to move centre stage in Tory election campaign next week . London Mayor to make a high profile joint appearance with David Cameron . Comes amid surprise he was not at the Tory manifesto launch this week .


If Jermain Defoe wasn't already sure how much football meant to the people of the north east, he found out on Thursday evening. Just days after scoring the winner for Sunderland in the Tyne/Wear derby, the striker received a somewhat mixed reception when he was introduced to the crowd at a wrestling event in Newcastle. The 32-year-old waved to the crowd at the WWE event, but the response he received was full of boos. The WWE's show in Newcastle was their latest on their tour of the UK after WrestleMania. Jermain Defoe received a mixed ovation when he was introduced to the crowd at an event in Newcastle . The Sunderland striker was booed by some when he walked out at the WWE event on Thursday . On Sunday Defoe scored a stunning volley from outside the penalty area to send Sunderland to a 1-0 victory over Newcastle in a feisty derby at the Stadium of Light. Perhaps it was a mistake by staff from the wrestling company to parade the Sunderland striker so close after the event. Defoe agreed a move back to the Premier League in January after cutting short his time in the MLS with Toronto FC. His goal against Newcastle at the weekend was his third since moving to the Stadium of Light earlier in the year as he bids to help Sunderland avoid relegation from the Premier League. Defoe scored the winner for Sunderland in their Tyne/Wear derby victory on Sunday at the Stadium of Light . The 32-year-old striker found the top corner with a stunning volley from outside the penalty area on Sunday .

Summary: Jermain Defoe received a mixed reception from fans in Newcastle . The 32-year-old was introduced to the crowd at a WWE event . Defoe scored the winner for Sunderland in Tyne/Wear derby on Sunday .


Hearts have confirmed that captain Danny Wilson will leave the club this summer after the defender activated a clause in his contract. Despite having a further year left on his current deal at Tynecastle, the 23-year-old has decided to look for a new challenge in the wake of leading the Gorgie outfit to Championship title success. Wilson initially joined Hearts on loan from Liverpool in January 2013 before then putting pen to paper on a three-year contract. Hearts captain Danny Wilson has decided to leave the club at the end of the season . The defender scores against Rangers earlier in the season en route to Hearts' Championship title . As Sportsmail exclusively revealed, Celtic manager Ronny Deila has the former Rangers player on a list of his summer targets. But it is understood that Wilson has not yet agreed with any club, although there is interest from England and abroad. Hearts head coach Robbie Neilson said: ‘Danny’s decided he wants a new challenge and, as I’ve said previously, I’ll never stand in the way of any player who wants to move on so he goes with our blessing and our thanks. ‘He’s been an outstanding servant to this club and has played a vital part in its revival this season. Hearts manager Robbie Neilson (left) admits it will be difficult to lose the influential defender . Sam Nicholson (centre) celebrates after scoring the opener in Hearts 2-1 defeat of Raith at the weekend . ‘Danny’s probably seen it all in the two and a half years that he’s been here, and probably had good cause to leave sooner if he had wished to do so. ‘He took a pay cut during the bad times and was instrumental in helping to keep spirits up when things looked bleak; buying season tickets and donating them to club charity Big Hearts, and donating several raffle prizes for club events and then buying them back. ‘He had options to go at the start of this season but he stayed because he wanted to see the job through and get us back to the top flight so for that I can’t thank him enough. Celtic manager Ronny Deila has been linked with a move for the former Rangers player . ‘We’ll miss him on and off the park and he’s been a great captain but that’s football; players join and players leave and we’re no different here at Hearts. ‘We’ll continue to work hard to assemble a squad that can challenge for a top-half spot in the Premiership.’ Wilson is suspended for this weekend’s clash with Cowdenbeath but is set to lift the Championship trophy on May 2 as Hearts wrap up the campaign at home to Rangers.

Summary: Scottish Championship winners Hearts are set to lose Danny Wilson . Former Liverpool defender has activated release clause in his contract . Celtic have been linked with a move for the former Rangers player .


Business leaders have voiced their fears over the 'disastrous Tory campaign' which they believe has been too focussed on 'personal attacks and scaremongering'. They expressed concerns over the negative tactics employed by the Conservative campaign ahead of the general election next month – which they believe have done little to discredit Ed Miliband. As it emerged that the Labour leader is now the bookies' favourite to be the next prime minister, a number of business leaders revealed they are worried David Cameron will lose the battle for Number 10. And it appears Mr Cameron's advisers have the same fear and have called on campaigners to change tack today. Scroll down for video . Business leaders have blasted the 'disastrous Tory campaign' which has focussed too much on personal attacks against the opposition. Pictured: David Cameron in Lincoln today (left) and Ed Miliband campaigning at Chatham House, London, today . Business leaders said Cameron's role in delivering economic growth had become the 'background noise' of the Conservative campaign when it should have been the focus . The critique comes just weeks after more than 100 of Britain's top business leaders backed the Conservatives' economic plan in what was described as an 'unprecedented move' urging voters not to risk a 'change of course'. In a notable intervention weeks from the election on May 7, the business chiefs, who run companies with well known retail brands such as Primark, Iceland, Ladbrokes and Costa Coffee, signed a better claiming a Labour government would 'put the recovery at risk'. But now, a number of FTSE 100 and other business leaders have anonymously criticised Mr Cameron's use of personal attacks on his opposition. Speaking to the Financial Times on the condition that they would not be named, one chairman said: 'The negative campaign has been disastrous'. Another added that the successes of the coalition government, including delivering real economic growth and jobs has become the 'background noise' of the campaign instead of its focus. But a Conservative spokesman insisted that the campaign's focus on the idea of the SNP in a coalition with Labour is doing well on the doorstep, according to the FT. Some argued the campaign's focus has been too narrow and that 'fear tactics' could backfire badly. 'The Scottish scaremongering plays into the SNP's hands,' said one chief. And it appears Tory tacticians had believed Mr Cameron's economic record would have delivered a solid poll lead by now. The polls put Mr Cameron and Mr Miliband on equal footing – and several business leaders suggest this is a result of the Conservatives underestimating the leader's appeal to voters. As bookies named Ed Miliband the favourite to be the next prime minister, one business leader said: 'Every time Miliband is visible, he appears credible' 'Every time Miliband is visible, he appears credible,' said one. 'The worst thing is when (Conservative) Central Office tries . to be helpful,' one Conservative candidate told Reuters. 'On the doorstep, when you speak to voters, very little is . changing. The campaign has been almost genteel.' Mr Cameron helped nurture a

Summary: Expressed concerns over tactics employed by the Conservative campaign . Labour leader is now the bookies' favourite to be the next prime minister . 'Every time Miliband is visible, he appears credible,' said a company boss . Tory tacticians have now told campaigners to focus on economic success .


The president of the European Central Bank was left cowering behind his bodyguard after being sprinkled with confetti by a female protester. A flabbergasted Mario Draghi held his hands up for protection when the demonstrator leapt on to the podium and began throwing paper at him during a press conference. The woman - who identified herself later as Josephine Witt - yelled 'End the ECB dictatorship!' before being bundled off by two heavyset guards, while a third threw himself in front of Mr Draghi. The protester flashed a V-for-victory sign and smiled as the two men in grey suits carried her away by her arms and legs while the ECB boss was taken into a side room. Flabbergasted: Ex-Femen activist Josephine Witt throws confetti at European Central Bank President Mario Draghi during a press conference in Frankfurt, Germany . Taken by surprise: Mr Draghi held his hands up for protection when the demonstrator leapt on to the podium and began throwing paper at him . Police said the woman was 21 and from Hamburg. Miss Witt said she was formerly associated with Feminist activist group Femen. But the organisation, known for topless protests against what it sees as male 'economic, cultural and ideological occupation', claimed responsibility for the demonstration. Mr Draghi returned minutes later looking a little shaken but resumed his press conference, earning a small round of applause from the press corps at the end for his composure. ECB news conferences are usually sombre affairs, attended by reporters concerned with technical matters such as quantitative easing and asset-backed securities. Taken down: The woman yelled 'End the ECB dictatorship!' before being bundled off by two heavyset guards, while a third threw himself in front of Mr Draghi . Defiant: Police, who took her into custody after the incident in Frankfurt, said she was 21 and from Hamburg . 'The rest of the press conference could hardly match the excitement of the first minutes,' investment bank ING said of Wednesday's event. #Draghi became a trending hashtag on Twitter - a rare event for a central banker. An ECB spokesman said the bank was investigating the incident. Some left-wing activists accuse the ECB of enforcing budget austerity measures on eurozone countries, such as Greece, that are under financial bailout programs. It has also been accused of having too few women in top positions. As attention returned to ECB policy, Mr Draghi said the bank intends to pursue its existing bond-buying stimulus program 'until the end of September 2016 and, in any case, until we see a sustained adjustment in the path of inflation.' Feminist activist group Femen, known for topless protests against what it sees as male 'economic, cultural and ideological occupation', claimed responsibility for the stunt . The protester flashes a V-for-victory sign and smiled as the two men in grey suits carried her away by her arms and legs while Draghi was taken into a side room . Inflation at minus 0.1 per cent is way below the ECB's aim of 2 per cent. There was some speculation that because of a

Summary: Flabbergasted Mario Draghi covers face as woman throws paper at him . Protester bundled off by two bodyguards, while third shields ECB boss . She flashes V-for-victory sign as men carry her away by arms and legs . Ex-Femen activist Josephine Witt, 21, identified herself as demostrator .


Police searched an area near a Ford Motor Company plant in Michigan on Sunday for clues related to the disappearance of a woman who was last seen at Halloween wearing a Poison Ivy costume . Chelsea Ellen Bruck, 22, has been missing almost six months, police said. Monroe County Sheriff's Major Jeff Kemp reported that the search was arranged after investigators received a tip from a citizen about the area in Flat Rock. 'All I can say … is we're looking for evidence,' the sheriff's office said. He declined to discuss media reports that part of Chelsea's costume were found. Scroll down for video . A new search was conducted on Sunday in the case of missing Chelsea Ellen Bruck, 22, who was last seen dressed as Batman villain Poison Ivy at a Halloween party on October 25 attended by around 800 people . Miss Bruck, 22, from Maybee has not been seen since the early hours of October 26, 2014 despite extensive searches on foot and by helicopter to locate her . The Maybee woman was dressed as the comic villain Poison Ivy when she attended a Halloween party October 26 in Frenchtown Township. The costume included a leaf-covered top and dark purple wig. That was the last time she was seen at the outdoor party at a rural farmhouse which was attended by around 800 people, 35 miles southwest of Detroit. Her mother, Leannda Bruck, told AP that detectives were actively working on the case but declined to say anything else. Sheriff's deputies and Flat Rock police conducted the search on Sunday night focusing on an area near the Flat Rock Assembly Plant. Daily Mail Online was awaiting a comment from the Flat Rock police department on Monday. Jennifer Bruck, left, prays for sister Chelsea with parents Matt and Leannda Bruck and other family and friends who turned to public prayer in Monroe, Michigan last October. She has not been seen for six months . Police have interviewed multiple people and investigated hundreds of tips over the past six months. A witness reported seeing Miss Bruck walking about 3am with a man as the party was winding down.The sheriff's office published a sketch of the man she was seen with in a parking lot. The dark-haired man had thin stubble and wore glasses with a black hoodie. The man has not been identified and police have not named him as a suspect. Two were charged separating for telling police lies about the missing woman. In a missing person appeal, Chelsea Bruck is described as 5'7' tall, 140lbs, blonde, with a small anchor tattoo behind her right ear. She was last seen wearing black yoga pants, a black wig and a leaf-covered vest. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at (734) 240-7700 or Monroe County Central Dispatch at (734) 243-7070. Authorities released this sketch of the man Miss Bruck was seen with in a parking lot around 3am following a party in Frenchtown Township, Michigan just before Halloween . Her sister, Kassandra

Summary: Chelsea Ellen Bruck, 22, was last seen in the early hours of October 26 in Frenchtown Township, Michigan dressed as the Batman villain Poison Ivy . Police searched an area near a Ford Motor Company plant in Michigan . The sheriff's office declined to discuss media reports that part of Chelsea's costume were found . She was last seen in the parking lot with dark-haired man at 3am . The party had to be shut down after numbers swelled from 500 to 800 people .


Josh Meekings has been cleared to play in the Scottish Cup Final after an SFA panel kicked out a charge of deliberate handball during Sunday’s semi-final against Celtic. In the aftermath of the Highlanders’ 3-2 extra-time win, the Englishman admitted he was fortunate not to have conceded a penalty and been sent off by referee Steven McLean for stopping Leigh Griffiths’ net-bound effort on his goal-line. In an unprecedented move, the Inverness defender was subsequently cited by Tony McGlennan, the SFA Compliance Officer, for denying an opposing team an obvious goalscoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball. Inverness defender Josh Meekings will be allowed to appear in Scottish Cup final after his ban was dismissed . Meekings was not sent off and no penalty was given as Inverness went on to beat Celtic 3-2 after extra-time . That move created a furore - with Jim Boyce, FIFA vice-president and head of the refereeing committee, warning that penalising Meekings retrospectively would open up a can of worms for the game. But a three-man judicial panel dismissed the charge - leaving the player free to face Falkirk at Hampden on May 30. Meekings tweeted: ‘Once again, would like to thank everybody for the messages and support given over the last few days. Back to business now, cannot wait!’ ‘I have seen the support from various clubs’ fans and I’m very thankful. I can look forward to the final now, and get ready for Saturday!’ Inverness Caley Thistle chairman Kenny Cameron also released a statement expressing the club’ s relief that Meekings would now be central to the biggest game in their history. ‘The club is delighted for Josh that the Judicial Panel Tribunal dismissed the complaint brought against him,’ he stated. ‘Josh will now be available for selection for the Cup Final on 30th May 2015 v Falkirk FC. ‘The result means that the club can now fully appreciate the achievement of reaching its first ever Scottish Cup Final and focus on preparations for Saturday’s game versus Aberdeen FC. ‘On a personal note, both Josh and I would like to express our gratitude to our legal team from Harper Macleod led by partner David Kerr who worked tirelessly to ensure a favourable outcome.’ Caley boss John Hughes revealed, however, that the furore over the Meekings affair had made him consider quitting his job in disgust at Scotish football. Speaking before the verdict was announced, he said: ‘It’s taken the shine off our victory. So much so that I’m even looking at myself. ‘If this is what goes on in Scottish football, I don’t know if I want to be a part of it. I’m serious when I say that. ‘I’m really, really disillusioned with it and over the last two days I have just switched off my phone. ‘I think the whole of British football knows there is a real injustice here. It’s unprecedented and so many people have something to say on it. ‘I’m a little bit embarrassed. I think Scottish football is being dragged through the mud a little bit. ‘I think

Summary: Inverness defender Josh Meekings has won appeal against one-match ban . The 22-year-old was offered one-game suspension following incident . However, an independent judicial panel tribunal overturned decision . Inverness reached the Scottish Cup final with 3-2 win over Celtic .


Former Northern Territory politician Matthew Gardiner has reportedly been detained at Darwin airport as he returned from Syria, where he is believed to have been fighting the Islamic State. In January the senior NT Labor party figure fled the country with plans to join Kurdish militants - an action which is penalised with life in prison in Australia. He arrived at Darwin airport early on Sunday morning after flying from the Middle East via Sweden and Singapore, according to . Australian Federal Police confirmed to Daily Mail Australia that a man had been detained at the airport. 'The AFP can confirm that it spoke to a Darwin man today (Sunday 5 April 2015) following his return to Australia,' an AFP spokesperson said. 'Enquiries relating to his activities while overseas are ongoing and as such it is not appropriate to comment further at this time.' Scroll down for video . Former Northern Territory politician Matthew Gardiner has returned to Australia after he was understood to have been fighting ISIS in the Middle East . The 43-year-old, who has an army background, was allowed to leave the country because he was not on any watch list. He left behind his wife Andrea and three young sons, aged between three and 11. They reportedly had no idea of his decision to flee the country before he disappeared. Mr Gardiner is also head of the NT Labor Party, though he was suspended from his role after his disappearance. In February Australian man Ashley Johnston became the first Westerner to be killed fighting against IS for the Kurdish People's Protection Unit (YPG). It's believed the 28-year-old was fighting with the Kurdish People's Protection Unit (YPG) and trying to liberate the ISIS-held town of Tal Hamis in Syria. Johnston was reportedly killed after he became outnumbered when a truck he was travelling in broke down in a small village near Shingal, close to Iraq's border with Syrian Kurdistan. His mother Amanda Johnston had no idea her son was at war in the Middle East until she learnt of his death, as he told her he was simply heading to the Middle East to do humanitarian work. Around 90 Australians are understood to have travelled to the Middle East to join militant causes . Gardiner reportedly headed to Iraq or Syria with the view of joining Kurdish militants and fighting against IS . Mr Gardiner, 43, reportedly served as an Australian Army combat engineer in Somalia in the early 1990s. Attorney General George Brandis was delivered an AFP brief on the Gardiner case. A spokesperson for Mr Brandis said Australians who join militant causes overseas face imprisonment should they survive and return. In January the senior NT Labor party figure fled the country with plans to join Kurdish militants . Gardiner was reportedly detained at Darwin Airport after returning to Australia via Singapore and Sweden . 'If you fight illegally in overseas conflicts, you face up to life in prison upon your return to Australia,' the spokesperson said. 'It is illegal to fight in Syria for either side of

Summary: Former union official was arrested after returning from the Middle East . He left the country in January to illegally join the fight against IS . It is understood Matthew Gardiner headed to Iraq or Syria to join Kurdish . The Australian Federal Police has confirmed it is investigating the case . The 43-year-old was allowed to leave the country because he was not on any watch list, report says . A spokesperson for Attorney General George Brandis said: 'If you fight illegally in overseas conflicts, you face up to life in prison'


A bizarre new dinosaur with bat-like wings has been discovered by a farmer in China and is now helping to shed new light on the evolution of flight. Palaeontologists in China say the impeccably preserved fossil belongs to a small dinosaur thought to have lived 160 million years ago. The strange-looking creature had small stiff feathers on its body and long finger-like bones extending from each wrist that were covered in a membrane like a bat’s wing. Scroll down for video . The new dinosaur, named Yi qi (shown above in the artists reconstruction), had unusual bristle-like feathers and bat-like wings that were covered in a membrane. The dinosaur may have been able to glide and even flap . Scientists believe the dinosaur, which they have named Yi qi, meaning ‘strange wing’, may have glided or even flown through the air. The discovery has provided new insight into how vertebrates first began to take to the air. A new lineage of dinosaur that grazed on plants, despite being closely related to notorious carnivore Tyrannosaurus rex, has been discovered in Chile. Palaeontologists are referring to Chilesaurus diegosuarezi as a 'platypus' dinosaur because of its bizarre combination of characteristics, including its small skull and feet. These features are more like those seen on long-neck dinosaurs. The animal is proving to be an evolutionary jigsaw puzzle because it belongs to the theropod group of dinosaurs - which were predominantly carnivorous and included the famous meat eaters Velociraptor, Carnotaurus and Tyrannosaurus, from which birds today evolved - but was a vegetarian. The presence of herbivorous theropods was up until now only known in close relatives of birds, but Chilesaurus shows a meat-free diet was acquired much earlier than first thought. The dinosaur from the Late Jurassic Period, around 145 million years ago, is named after the country where it was discovered, and Diego Suárez, who discovered the bones. Palaeontologists are referring to Chilesaurus diegosuarezi (illustrated) as a 'platypus' dinosaur because of its bizarre combination of features . Researchers say the dinosaur, which would have weighted just 13 ounces (380g) and was 33cm (12 inches) long with a wings that spanned 60cm (23 inches), may have been an early evolutionary experiment with flight. Yi qi belongs the group of carnivorous dinosaurs known as the therapods - which includes Tyranosaurus rex and velociraptor. These dinosaurs are thought to have been the ancestors of modern birds. But unlike modern birds, Yi qi was found to have a strange extra bone extending backwards from its wrist, rather like an entirely separate group of animals that learned to fly - the bats. Professor Xing Xu, one of the world’s leading prolific palaeontologists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing and who led the work, said: 'This is really something for me. It is the most unexpected discovery I ever made. 'Birds are descended from dinosaurs, but how exactly the transition occurred is not really clear. This new discovery is a new species of these bird like dinosaurs. 'This dinosaur is totally different. It has totally different wings from all other

Summary: Yi qi is thought to have lived 160 million years ago during the late Jurassic . The dinosaur has an unusual bone sticking out of its wrist and had a membrane that covered it to form a wing much like that of a modern bat . Scientists say it is unlike any other dinosaur, which evolved into birds, and may have glided or even been able to fly by flapping over short distances . The fossil was discovered by a farmer in Qinglong County in north China .