Scotland will discover on May 21 if September's Euro 2016 qualifier with Georgia will be played behind closed doors. UEFA has announced it has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Georgian Football Federation (GFF) after fans twice invaded the field of play during Sunday's 2-0 defeat by Germany in Tbilisi. European football's governing body is also set to look at charges that allege home fans were guilty of setting off fireworks while a string of safety breaches, including blocked stairs, locked gates and a lack of body searches by staff at the Boris Paichadze Stadium, will also be investigated. A fan invades the pitch during Georgia's 2-0 defeat by Germany on Sunday in Tbilisi . Play was halted twice at the Boris Paichadze Stadium due to Georgia fans arriving onto the field . UEFA's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body will decide the case on May 21. The GFF has already vowed to tighten up security in the wake of those crowd disturbances. But GFF president Zviad Sichinava admits he fears UEFA will force him to shut the stadium for the September 4 meeting with Gordon Strachan's side, throwing Scottish supporters' travel plans into chaos. UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Georgian Football Federation over the incidents . He said: 'Delegates from UEFA are already sending reports and unfortunately there will be monetary sanctions. 'Also the next Georgia home game - against Scotland - could be held without spectators.' Scotland currently sit third in Group D, a point behind leaders Poland. Georgia are fifth, with just one win from five games.

Summary: UEFA will make a decision on September's match on May 21 . Scotland are set to face Georgia in Tbilisi on September 4 . UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Georgian Football Federation following recent crowd trouble . Georgia fans twice invaded the field of play during Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Germany in Tbilisi . Scotland currently sit third in Group D, a point behind leaders Poland .


As inexperienced first-time parents we shower our baby with gifts and document their every milestone. But second children are left to rely on hand-me-downs, with around £500 less spent on them in their first year of life. More than a third of mothers clothed their second baby in one or more hand-me-downs, with 46 per cent giving them toys bought for their elder sibling. Second children are left with hand-me-downs, and around £500 less spent on them in their first year of life . And though 82 per cent have a memento of their first child, such as a lock of hair or a video of their first steps, only 23 per cent have a keepsake for their second, a report by Debenhams found. The new Royal baby may be about to force Prince George to share the Royal spotlight, but most second borns in the family have every reason to feel hard done by, the research shows. Doubtless the latest addition to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's family, due next week, won't have to put up with many hand-me-downs, but he, or she, will be a baby that bucks the trend, says the new study. The report for the high street retailer found on average the second born has over £500 less spent on them in the first 12 months, than the first sibling who is showered with attention and given the best of everything. Second children have to put up with having fewer new clothes bought for then as well as having a poorer record of their upbringing, with noticeably fewer photos and home movies taken of their young life. It happened with Prince William and Prince Harry as babies. The Duke of Cambridge has 124m images and mentions on social media of him as a toddler compared with 116m for the younger brother. Prince Willam and Prince Harry: The Duke of Cambridge has 124m images and mentions on social media of him as a toddler compared with 116m for the younger brother . Over eight out of ten mums (82%) say they have a memento of their first child, such as a lock of hair, a video of the first step, or the first drawing while less than one in four (23%) have a keepsake of their second. A third (32%) of second time mums admit to clothing their new baby in one or more hand-me-downs and almost half (46%) say they give them toys which had been brought originally for the elder brother or sister. Mums confess to wasting money on the first born due to, 'inexperience', and the, 'excitement' of a first baby, but also report a sharp decline in gifts for the second- born. They also say they are more knowledgeable about toddlers' demands when it comes to subsequent children and realise they don't need so much. The new Royal baby may be about to force Prince George to share the Royal spotlight, but most second borns in the family have every reason to feel hard done by, the research shows . Four of five

Summary: Parents spend more on first child because of excitement and inexperience . Survey by Debenhams shows more pictures and videos taken of first child . Second children have to put up with fewer new clothes and cuddly toys .


This is the dramatic moment a coach exploded into a fireball on a busy interchange at the M25 motorway. The coach erupted into flames on the A2 slip road to the M25 near Dartford in Kent this morning with only the driver on board. The blaze sent plumes of black smoke across the carriageway with footage taken by motorists showing the wreckage of the vehicle. The coach erupted into flames this morning on a busy interchange at the M25 motorway sending smoke into the air . Fire crews were sent to tackle the fire and spent an hour trying to douse the flames from the vehicle . Kent firefighters were sent to tackle the fire and were forced to close the slip road while they doused the flames. The fire completely destroyed the coach and is believed to have started in the engine compartment and spread to the body of the coach. A spokesman for Kent Fire and Rescue said: 'Fire crews were at the scene of a single-decker coach fire for appoximately an hour. Fire crews had to close the A2 slip road to the M25 near Dartford while they worked to tackle the blaze . The fire is believed to have started in the engine compartment before it quickly spread to the body of the vehicle . 'Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used two hose reels to tackle the blaze. 'The fire, which destroyed the vehicle, is believed to have started in the engine compartment and spread to the body of the coach. 'No-one was injured and only the driver was on board at the time of the incident.' The slip road still remains closed as the Highways Agency begin to remove the wreckage of the coach from the scene. Drivers are now being urged to avoid the area near to junction two of the A2 with traffic backed up to Dartford Heath. Meanwhile a separate crash near the entrance to the Dartford Tunnel this morning has also caused slow traffic on the M25 anticlockwise. The burnt out wreckage of the coach which burst into flames with only the driver on board . The slip road still remains closed while works begins to remove the wreckage of the coach from the scene .

Summary: The coach burst into flames while on the A2 slip road to the M25 at Dartford . The blaze sent plumes of black smoke drifting across the carriageway . It is thought that the fire began in the engine and spread to the rest of the coach .


Liverpool must stick with manager Brendan Rodgers as he is the right man to take the club forward, believes former Reds' striker Stan Collymore. Rodgers has come under-fire following a disappointing third season with the Anfield outfit - which has led to some unhappy fans calling for his dismissal. Not since the 1950 has a previous Liverpool manager gone three campaigns without a trophy, but that is the unwanted fate that will meet the 42-year-old at the end of this term. Liverpool must keep faith with under-fire manager Brendan Rodgers, believes ex-Kop striker Stan Collymore . The Reds' FA Cup semi-final exit against Aston Villa on Sunday followed defeat at the same stage of the Capital One Cup by Chelsea. A season of false hope was compounded further as the club failed to progress past the Champions League group stages and were then dumped out of the Europa League on penalties. To make for a gloomier outlook, the Merseysiders' hopes of a top four spot seem remote - as they trail fourth-placed Manchester City by seven points with six games remaining. Liverpool's fortunes are in stark contrast to last season when they came agonisingly close to being crowned champions of England for the first time since 1990. And speaking on TalkSPORT, Collymore is adamant that Rodgers is still the correct figure to make the Reds a force to be reckoned with once more. 'I believe Liverpool should have patience with Brendan Rodgers,' the Kick Off host said. Rodgers (right) saw his team dumped out of the FA Cup semi-finals by Aston Villa at Wembley on Sunday . 'The reasons are quite simple: He is a very good coach, he has a proven track record - going back to Chelsea under Jose Mourinho - of promoting youth, developing youth and giving them an opportunity. 'What he didn't have, having been at two smaller clubs in Swansea City and Reading, is a track record of spending big money, which he needs to do to take Liverpool onto the next level. 'But, he took Liverpool to two semi-finals this season and they were within a whisker of winning the Premier League title for the first time ever last season. 'So, for me, Brendan Rodgers is the right man.' Fabian Delph (centre) scored the matchwinning goal as Villa condemned Liverpool to a 2-1 defeat on Sunday .

Summary: Liverpool lost 2-1 against Aston Villa in their FA Cup semi-final on Sunday . Reds are seven points adrift of fourth-placed Man City in the league table . No Liverpool boss since 1950s has gone three seasons without a trophy . READ: Liverpool set for summer overhaul with TEN Kop stars on way out . READ: Rodgers has conviction quashed after rental property fine .


A man who fled to South Africa in the hope of a better life has been brutally murdered by a mob who are believed to have attacked him purely because he came from Mozambique. Shocking images capture the moment the armed gang surround Emmanuel Sithole and repeatedly stab him with knives and bludgeon him with a wrench in Alexandra township near Johannesburg. In a chilling twist the victim was left bleeding to death in a gutter because a medical centre just 300 feet away was closed for the day because the doctor who worked there was also a foreigner and feared becoming a victim of a xenophobic attack himself. Doctors tried in vain to save Mr Sithole's life. His cause of death was later established as a direct stab wound to the heart and his identity established from a mobile phone found in his pocket . Attack: Shocking images capture the moment the armed gang surround Emmanuel Sithole and repeatedly stab him with knives and bludgeon him with a wrench in Alexandra township near Johannesburg . Sick: As Emmanuel Sithole lay injured in the gutter another thug saw what was going on and joined in the attack using a knife to stab him repeatedly while the first attacked continued to beat him with the wrench . The brutal attack was captured on camera on Saturday morning by a journalist from South Africa's Sunday Times newspaper who was in the neighbourhood to interview a number of foreign-born shopkeepers who'd had their businesses looted overnight. But as children played in the streets and onlookers stopped to inspect the damage from the previous evening, the Mozambique-born passer-by was brutally attacked without warning by a man carrying a metal wrench. As Mr Sithole sat injured in the gutter another thug saw what was going on and joined in the attack using a knife to stab him repeatedly while the first attacked continued to beat him with the wrench. A third attacker - wearing a grey hoodie - then reportedly entered the fray, running over and kicking Mr Sithole in the head as he pulled out a large butcher's knife. Before he had the chance to use the knife a witness intervened and the three men fled the scene. It was too late for Mr Sithole, however, who managed to stumble along the road pleading for help for his fatal injuries before collapsing fatally injured in a rubbish-strewn gutter. Under siege: The brutal attack was captured on camera on Saturday morning by a journalist from South Africa's Sunday Times newspaper who was in the neighbourhood to interview a number of foreign-born shopkeepers who'd had their businesses looted overnight . Beaten: As children played in the streets and onlookers stopped to inspect the damage from the previous evening, the Mozambique-born passer-by was brutally attacked without warning by a man carrying a metal wrench . Savage: Another thug saw what was going on and joined in the attack using a knife to stab Emmanuel Sithole repeatedly . Witnesses, including the journalist, took Mr Sithole in the back of a

Summary: Emmanuel Sithole was attacked by a mob who repeatedly stabbed him and beat him using a metal wrench . South African gang carried out the sickening murder because Mr Sithole was born in neighbouring Mozambique . Killing took place in Alexandra township near Johannesburg after a night of xenophobic looting and attacks . Locals blame migrants from elsewhere in Africa for a lack of jobs - with neighbours turning on one another . In a chilling twist Mr Sithole did not receive treatment at nearby medical centre because foreign-born duty doctor failed to turn up for work as he feared being attacked . WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT .


Firefighters were forced to chisel through a brick wall to free a pet cat who became stuck upside down in between a tiny gap in two garages. Grey and white cat Marv somehow managed to get wedged in a five inch gap in between owner Brendon Veale's garage and his neighbours in Hanham, Bristol and was left dangling for two hours. The RSPCA were called and they too were unable to coax the pet from the gap and eventually firefighters had to tunnel through a garage wall with a chisel to get him free. Scroll down for video . Grey and white cat Marv was left hanging for upside for over two hours and the RSPCA were unable to coax him out . Marv was shaken by his ordeal but uninjured and was eventually reunited with Mr Veale's two daughters Tilly and Bella. The rescue unfolded last Wednesday when a neighbour heard miaowing coming from the side of his garage. RSPCA animal welfare officer Simon Coombs tried to free the puss, but he was so tightly wedged in that he couldn't move him, and called Avon Fire and Rescue Service. Firefighters spent half an hour chiselling a breezeblock free from the neighbour's wall, revealing Marv's tail and back legs so Mr Coombs could pull him out backwards. Firefighters were then called and they were forced to chisel through the wall in order to free Marv, who was stuck . After creating a hole in the wall, Marv's tail and back legs were revealed and an RSPCA officer pulled him free . Marv the cat became stuck in a small gap in between two garages next to his owner's house in Hanham, Bristol . He said: 'We don't know how Marv got into the space, it may be that he fell into the gap and struggled to get free only to get himself well and truly stuck. 'As usual, we are immensely grateful to the fire and rescue service for their help, not to mention grateful to the neighbour, whose garage wall came off the worst in this incident! 'It was great to see Marv reunited with his family after this real team effort to free him.' While owner Mr Veale, a mortgage broker, added: 'My neighbour came round to tell me he thought the cat was stuck. 'He was crying out quite a bit and he was too far stuck down to get out, and also upside down, so he couldn't hold on to anything. He was eventually reunited with his owner's daughters Tilly and Bella and luckily he was uninjured . The two garages on the street in Bristol, pictured, where Marv somehow became stuck for two hours while dangling upside down . play video . play video . play video . play video . play video . play video . play video . play video . 'When they broke through he didn't have much choice in the matter, and he did cry a bit, but he was reasonably calm and was just stressed out for a few days. 'The girls

Summary: Pet cat Marv became stuck in five inch gap between two garages in Bristol . Marv was stuck upside down in the small enclosed space for two hours . Firefighters were forced to chisel through a wall in order to free him . He was then reunited with his owners and luckily was uninjured .


Sauntering down leafy avenues past typical Dutch step-gabled buildings, carpets of crocuses, the occasional cyclist whooshing quietly by and the sun bouncing off the canal, I can think of few more pleasant places to spend a spring weekend than The Hague. This is also prime territory for a gallery lover like me: the beautiful, elegant and not-too-big Mauritshuis was restored last year. This is also the home of Girl With A Pearl Earring, the 'Dutch Mona Lisa'. But I am not only here for the Vermeer, Rembrandt and Hals. Much more than a village: The Parliament Building stands proud in The Hague - a hidden gem of a city . There is the Escher gallery (devoted to that geometry-defying genius), the contemporary art Gemeentemuseum and more. Meanwhile, I am being charmed by an unsuspected delight: this medieval city by the sea. 'City? This is Europe's biggest village,' says my guide, Remco Dörr. He is right: The Hague, despite being home to Holland's royal family and an eye-catching parliament, was classed as a village until Louis Bonaparte (Napoleon's brother and king of Holland) set up here in 1806. It has a genteel moat/canal, which encircles the historic centre. We step across and in front of an approaching car, which slows down deferentially. Remco tells me that many traffic lights have been taken out for aesthetic reasons. 'Now, the cars are very careful,' he says. The Hague is home to one of the cornerstones of European art - Vermeer's Girl With A Pearl Earring . You have to love that kind of Dutch logic - though it doesn't seem to apply to cyclists, who rule the place. Next time, I will rent a bicycle, although the trams and buses are easy and cheap (an all-day pass costs €7.70/£5.60). Over the moat, we are in Noordeinde street. Remco ushers me into what used to be part of a palace, and still has huge chandeliers and ornate mirrors. This cobbled part of town is home to private galleries and unassuming cafes (I snacked in the Juni Lekkernijen), as well as altogether more assuming ones. HanTing is the latest Michelin star in town and the best place for Indonesian cuisine. The most prized Dutch colony was apparently run from The Hague (aka 'the Widow of Indonesia'). For summer: the excellent Grapes & Olives and the Café de Bieb on Veenkade will have boats on a newly renovated bit of canal, with music and boat trips planned, including a tour at the Kompaan brewery (I can vouch for the product). My art gorging finishes at the Panorama, an extraordinary, 14 ft-high circular panorama of The Hague's seaside resort, Scheveningen, painted by Hendrik Mesdag. I take a 15-minute tram to the place itself and gorge on scallops and sole at Catch by Simonis on the harbour front. The Hague has netted a new fan. British Airways (0844 493 0787, www.ba.com) flies to Rotterdam Den Haag (half-hour taxi) from £100 return. For tours with Remco Dörr, email remco.dorr@hotmail.com. Double rooms at the Carlton Ambassador (00 31 70 363 0363, www.carlton.nl/ambassador)

Summary: The least known of the Dutch cities, The Hague was a village until 1806 . It owes its growth to Louis Bonaparte, Napoleon's brother, who ruled here . The city has a wealth of art, including Vermeer's 'Girl With A Pearl Earring'


A landmark ruling on piracy and privacy on the internet means thousands of Australians could be getting letters threatening legally action if they illegally downloaded and shared Hollywood film Dallas Buyers Club. But internet law experts say the company behind the letters will have a hard time following through on the threats because it is very difficult to prove who is legally responsible for the downloading. The Federal Court ruled on Tuesday that Australian internet companies, including iiNet and other ISPs, should hand over the names and residential addresses of 4,726 people who illegally shared the film. Scroll down for video . Internet companies will have to reveal names, IP addresses and residential addresses of 4,726 people who uploaded the film The Dallas Buyers Club online illegally . Internet companies iiNet Limited, Internode, Amnet Broadband, Dodo Services, Adam Internet and Wideband Networks were all affected by the ruling . But legals experts say even if you are hit with a legal threat there are several ways to defend the accusations, Fairfax Media reports. iiNet's former chief regulatory officer, Steve Dalby, said the letter was not proof and it would be difficult for the film's studio to prove someone downloaded it. He said those hit with legal letters should also consider whether anyone else may have had access to their network. 'They can't detect downloaders so if I downloaded it but never shared it I wouldn't be concerned about it,' Mr Dalby said. 'If they're not guilty and had an open access point that was unsecured or were very free to giving their password out to people then maybe they do have the defence that it wasn't them. 'Most of the agreements state the account holder is responsible for the use of the account but there's no formal, legal obligation for customers to secure their WiFi.' He said if a letter did show up, it was important to seek legal advice. Slaters Intellectual Property Lawyers' Anny Slater told Fairfax Media there were many avenues for people to get advice. 'As to people getting access to justice and support, this case has brought to light the situation so there are many avenues for people to get advice on a cost effective basis,' she said. 'Some might argue innocence, some might argue that they didn't understand the repercussions, some might argue that the only access to the material was this way because prices were so high.' iiNet has warned its customers to expect speculative invoicing - an 'intimidating' letter demanding significant sums of up to US$7000 for an alleged infringement, or threatening court action . The owner of the copyright to Dallas Buyers Club - starring Matthew McConnaughey - have won their court battle . The court ruling handed down by Justice Nye Perram on Tuesday ordered that the identity of those who shared the content online using peer-to-peer sharing network Bit Torrent would be provided to the film's Hollywood studio, Dallas Buyers Club LLC. This includes their names, IP addresses and residential addresses. Internet companies iiNet Limited, Internode, Amnet Broadband, Dodo Services, Adam Internet

Summary: Companies will have to reveal names, IP addresses and residential addresses of 4,726 people who uploaded the film online illegally . This will allow the film's copyright holders to seek damages or court action . Internet provider iiNet warned they could demand up to $7000 . Justice Nye Perram ruled that individuals' privacy must be kept and all letters from the copyright holder must be sent to him first .


A man driving to work in Alabama suddenly noticed his stolen pickup truck following him last week. That set off a chain of events that included a deputy's pursuit, a crash, and an arrest. A man contacted police Friday after noticing he was driving in front of the truck that had been stolen from him earlier that morning near Piedmont, Calhoun County Chief Deputy Matthew Wade told WBRC-TV. Scroll down for video . Chase: This grab taken from dashcam footage shows a deputy pursuing a truck. A man driving to work in Alabama had earlier noticed his stolen pickup truck following him . Surprise: The truck was stolen from the victim on the man's birthday. The truck can be seen on the left going past another vehicle . The vehicle was swiped from the victim his birthday,WBRC reported. According to the Fox affiliate, police attempted to pull over the reportedly stolen vehicle -- but the driver, 29-year-old Terry Proctor of Piedmont, did not stop, leading to a pursuit. Wade told WBRC the driver crashed the vehicle and was ejected as the truck rolled over. Proctor was captured after a foot chase, Wade told the television station. Wade also said 'The guy found his truck and it was right behind him. 'And you do bad things, and you're going to get caught. Suspect: Terry Proctor of Piedmont, pictured, was booked into the Cherokee County Jail, on charges including first degree theft and possession of burglary tools . Veering off: The truck can be seen going off the road, where it rolled over . Escape: Suspect Terry Proctor was captured after a foot chase, Calhoun County Chief Deputy Matthew Wade has said . 'And that's kind of how it goes, and this guy had warrants through - already had warrants through Cherokee County, he had warrants through Piedmont, he had warrants through us.' United States Marshals had also been searching for Proctor, WBRC reported. According to the television station, Proctor was booked into the Cherokee County Jail, on charges including first degree theft and possession of burglary tools. WIAT reported that Proctor is being held without bond.

Summary: A man contacted police after noticing he was driving in front of the truck that had been stolen from him earlier that morning, police said . The truck was swiped on victim's birthday . Police attempted to stop the stolen vehicle -- but the driver, 29-year-old Terry Proctor of Piedmont, Alabama, did not stop, leading to a pursuit . The driver crashed the vehicle and was ejected as the truck rolled over . Proctor was captured after a foot chase and was booked into a jail .


The women of the University of Southern California tennis team capped off an undefeated conference season on Thursday by winning the PAC-12 championship. The second-ranked girls defeated the women of the University of California -Los Angeles by a score of 4 - 3 for the win. Then, in celebrating their big victory, they broke the trophy. The USC women's tennis team won the PAC-12 championship on Thursday . No doubt contributing to the excitement was the fact that USC was trailing UCLA early on, and were initially down 3 - 0 before winning the final four matches. USC now finishes the season 21 - 2 while UCLA is 18 - 4. Both teams will now compete in the Pac-12 Championships next Thursday, where the players compete individually. While celebrating their win over UCLA, they smashed and broke the trophy .

Summary: The USC women's tennis team won the PAC-12 championship on Thursday . The girls defeated the women of UCLA 4 - 3 . While celebrating, they smashed and broke the trophy .


Kim Kardashian and husband Kanye West visited a centuries-old Armenian church in Jerusalem on Monday for the baptism of their daughter, North West. The Kardashians fended off swooning fans as they entered the Saint James Cathedral in Jerusalem's Old City. Archbishop Aris Shirvanian, an Armenian church official, said the family had arrived for a baptism ceremony. Scroll down for video . Surprise stop: Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and North West arrived in Jerusalem on Monday for North's baptism . Special visit: Kanye and North at the Armenian St. James Cathedral in Jerusalem's Old City . Sacrament: Archbishop Aris Shirvanian, an Armenian church official, confirmed North's baptism . VIP treatment: The family were escorted out of the church by a priest . Tight security: The group were surrounded by guards . No heels today: Kim wore sensible flat sandals for the ceremony . 'Kim Kardashian's daughter will be baptized and become a Christian officially and a member of the Armenian church,' Shirvanian said, slightly perplexed by all the commotion. 'All I know is that she's a famous personality. I don't know her in person. In any case she is welcome with her family.' A source tells E! that Khloe, who attended the ceremony wearing sneakers and ripped jeans, is North's godmother while the priest acted as her godfather (while uncommon, it is an option where there isn't one). The insider described the ceremony as 'so special'. The 22-month-old was dressed in a white gown and her father was wearing the same colour. Kim opted for a striped wrap-around dress and flat sandals. Afterwards, the family dined with Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat at Mona Restaurant. Members of reality TV's first family touched down Monday in the Holy Land for what was described as a private two-day visit. They family had earlier arrived in a private jet at Israel's international airport before being whisked away in a dark black SUV to a hotel in Jerusalem. Protective dad: The rapper left the church after the ceremony with his daughter in two . Taking in the sights: The group explored the historic church . Holy Land visit: The family are in Jerusalem for what was described as a private two-day visit . Family affair: Khloe Kardashian was joined in the trip . Cuddles with mom: The reality star carried her daughter into the church . All were captured on camera disembarking their plane and the images featured prominently on Israeli websites. The Kardashian entourage arrived from a high-profile visit to Armenia, where the Kardashian family traces its roots. They are expected to shoot some footage for their reality show in Jerusalem before moving on to Jordan. Reality TV royalty: The star gave fans a regal wave . The family's Armenian tour certainly ended in spectacular fashion after Kanye gave a surprise free performance in the capital city, Yerevan, on Sunday night. He had to be rescued by security after being mobbed by fans in Swan Lake. Things got hectic when 'thousands' of fans followed his lead and waded into the water. Before striding into the shallow lake,

Summary: Baptism held at Saint James Cathedral in Jerusalem's Old City . Khloe Kardashian is godmother while priest acted as North's godfather . Child wore white baptismal gown in keeping with tradition . North now officially a Christian and a member of the Armenian church . Family dined with Jerusalem mayor after the ceremony .


Gerry Adams has sparked outrage over comments he made on US television about notorious abduction and murder of Jean McConville . Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has described the notorious abduction and murder of Jean McConville as 'what happens in wars'. In an interview on US television, he sparked outrage by suggesting that incidents like Mrs McConville’s murder happened ‘in every single conflict’. The comments have angered relatives of Mrs McConville, whose abduction, disappearance and subsequent murder became one of the most shocking events of The Troubles. She was 37 when she was taken by a masked gang from her home in Belfast in front of her children. She was accused by republicans of being a British Army informer, suffocated with a plastic bag and shot dead. Her remains were eventually discovered by a dog walker buried in a dune on Shelling Hill Beach in County Louth in 2003, ending decades of torment for her relatives and enabling them to finally give her a proper burial. Last year Mr Adams, who has long denied he was even in the IRA, was arrested by police investigating Mrs McConville’s murder. He denied any involvement and was released without charge. But then last month, the influential American magazine the New Yorker named Gerry Adams as a former IRA commander who personally passed ‘death sentences’ on its enemies. It published a damning 15,000-word assessment of allegations against him and claimed that Adams himself issued the order to ‘disappear’ Mrs McConville. The mother-of-ten, pictured with three of her children, disappeared from her Belfast home in 1972 . In an interview with CBS this weekend, Mr Adams insisted that he did not know about Mrs McConville’s killing. He said that he only reported himself to the police last year after a ‘tsunami of stories’ about his alleged involvement that were based on reports of interviews given by former IRA paramilitaries to Boston College in the US. Mr Adams said: ‘They (the police) said that I was a senior manager of the IRA at managerial level so I’m bound to have known. I told them I didn’t. In the preview of the interview, which will be shown in full on Sunday, CBS presenter Scott Pelley said: ‘It was known to the IRA and you’re saying you didn’t know? Mr Adams said: ‘Yes’ McConville's daughter Helen McKendry described Gerry Adams as having 'blood on his hands' Mr Pelley asked: ‘How do you orphan 10 children? What kind of depravity is that?’ Mr Adams said: ‘That’s what happens in wars, Scott. ‘That’s not to minimize it, but that’s what American soldiers do, British soldiers do, Irish Republican soldiers do, that’s what happens in every single conflict.’ The comments sparked anger from Mrs McConville’s family. Helen McKendry, now a grandmother, was one of the 10 McConville children orphaned when she was suffocated with a plastic bag and shot in the head. She said: ‘He’s a liar ... I would like Gerry Adams to stand up and admit he played a part. ‘This man has blood on his hands and I want him

Summary: Jean-McConville, 37, was taken from her Belfast home by masked gang . She was accused of being a British army informer by republicans . The mother-of-ten was suffocated with a plastic bag and shot dead . Gerry Adams said incidents like her murder happen 'in every single conflict'


With Saturday's fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao billed as the $300million fight of the century, it's no surprise that its pay-per-view figures look set to blow previous bouts out of the water. In the US, viewers are being charged between $89.99 (£59) and $99.99 (£66) to watch the fight while in Britain, Sky Box Office is offering the bout for £19.99, but those figures will equate to a small fraction of the earnings for Mayweather and Pacquiao. Once ticket sales and casino profits have been considered, the eagerly anticipated mega-fight, which is due to take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, will become the biggest pay-per-view in sport and could see the two fighters pocket astronomical sums. This Sports Interaction graphic shows how much Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao stand to earn . American boxing legend Mike Tyson features in four of the top 10 highest grossing pay-per-view fights . The eagerly-anticipated mega-fight between Mayweather and Pacquiao is just days away . Canadian data crunchers Sports Interaction have put together all the big numbers to find out who will earn what, the top 10 pay-per-view bouts by earnings and whether the event will give fans value for money. Firstly, let's take a look at how much Mayweather and Pacquiao stand to earn should the showpiece fight go the distance on May 2. 12 rounds of jousting will give Mayweather a stunning $170m (£111m) purse, meaning the 38-year-old will be picking up $15m (£9m) per round and $5m (£3m) per minute. His opponent stands to earn slightly less and could bank almost $95m (£62m) which boils down to a tidy $8.4m (£5m) per round. Pacquiao gets in his last workout in Los Angeles before heading to Las Vegas on Monday . Mayweather has featured in three of the top 10 highest grossing pay-per-view fights to date . The average payout for the top 10 pay-per-view fighters stands at $22.4m (£14m) Mayweather tends to give his viewers values for money by going the distance during his fights . Six of the top 10 pay-per-view events have gone the distance, which is encouraging news for fans across the globe who will be paying to tune in. Although the Las Vegas mega-fight is set to eclipse the highest grossing bouts to date, there will still be one man that can claim to have featured in more of the top 10 duels than Mayweather. Mike Tyson featured in four of the top 10 grossing bouts, ahead of 'Money' Mayweather and Evander Holyfield who have both featured in three. Mayweather's lucrative victory against Saul Alvarez in 2013 looks set to be eclipsed by his next bout . The American poses for photos with singer Justin Bieber after defeating Alvarez in Las Vegas . Oscar De La Hoya has featured in two, while Lennox Lewis, Miguel Cotto, Saul Alvarez, Peter McNeeley, Shane Moseley, Felix Trinidad, George Foreman and Pacquiao have all featured in one. Tyson may have featured in more of the top fights, but it's Mayweather who is currently sitting pretty at the top

Summary: Floyd Mayweather faces Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on May 2 . Mega-fight to become highest grossing pay-per-view event in sport . Mayweather's victory against Saul Alvarez currently tops the list . American fighter will pocket upwards of £111m if he goes the distance . Pacquiao could earn close to £62m if the fight last 12 rounds . READ: Sportsmail takes a look inside both boxers' training spots . CLICK HERE for the latest Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao news .


Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff has revealed the team may have to make 'an unpopular call' for their drivers in light of Ferrari's revival this season. Following the first three races of the new Formula One season it is clear Mercedes will not have it all their own way as Ferrari appear poised to push them all the way. Wolff's remark also comes in the wake of Nico Rosberg's moaning over the team radio during Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix about how slow team-mate Lewis Hamilton was driving. Toto Wolff (left) says Nico Rosberg (right) and Lewis Hamilton will have to deal with some 'unpopular calls' Rosberg then turned on Hamilton during the post-race press conference, accusing the world champion of being selfish. Hamilton insisted he was merely looking after his tyres to ensure they lasted during the crucial middle stint of the race, with the 30-year-old exonerated of any wrongdoing by Wolff and Mercedes non-executive chairman Niki Lauda. But Wolff has confirmed that with pressure from Ferrari, rather than his drivers simply allowed to fight it out between themselves as was the case last season, there may be decisions taken on the pit wall during a race that could anger one or the other. The British driver won the Chinese grand prix but has come under fire from his Mercedes team-mate . 'It may be if we are risking a win against Ferrari we would make an unpopular call, not to freeze everything, but manage them more,' Wolff said. 'Our number one objective, which is what we have decided with the drivers, is we have a big responsibility to the team and the brand. 'It's not just about those two guys - it's about the thousand people working on those cars. 'If it gets to the point where we have to interfere between the two of them because we risk losing a race win, then we would do that. Hamiltonhas won two of the three Formula One races this season and looks to be at the top of his game . 'We don't have the gap that we did last year where we can just let them push each other until the very end. We need to manage the gaps.' Suggested to Wolff he was risking Mercedes' DNA as racers - something he has insisted all along would never be tampered with - he replied: 'It depends on what you do. 'We have seen in the past a clear team order that has stated 'you are not allowed to overtake' even though the driver behind may be faster, for example. 'This is not something I can honestly see happening. Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel have proved surprise tough competition in the race for the Championship . 'I can understand why teams in the past have done it because they were under threat of losing a championship. 'Knock on wood, we haven't been in that situation. But managing the situation more, without making such a drastic call, is a possibility now.'

Summary: Toto Wolff says the Mercedes drivers may be unhappy with some calls . Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg have fallen out after the Chinese GP . Ferrari are proving tough competition and Wolff says they must win .


A church preacher is being held on suspicion of murdering his pregnant British wife in a hotel room in Ghana. The body of Charmain Adusah, 41, was discovered by hotel staff face down in a bath where it is believed she had been lying for four days. Her husband, Eric Isaiah Adusah, a self-proclaimed prophet and evangelical preacher, was alleged to have left the hotel hurriedly on the day she is believed to have died. Whirlwind romance: Charmain and Eric Adusah, who were married last September, were said to have argued during stay, according to local reports . He told hotel managers at the time that his three-month pregnant wife was ill and did not want to be disturbed. A close family friend claimed last night that Mr Adusah, 28, flew back to London but later returned to Ghana after his wife’s body was found by concerned hotel staff who used a spare key to check on her after she failed to answer the door. Mr Adusah, originally from Ghana, is being held in police custody in the African country on suspicion of murdering the former NHS radiography assistant, whom he married suddenly last September – following a whirlwind romance – in a wedding which shocked her family and friends. His wife, whose maiden name was Speirs, already had an eight-year-old son from a previous relationship in Wales. Christmas wishes: The couple pictured on a Christmas card. Adusah is the leader of Global Light Revival Ministries church based in Tottenham, north London and has been active as a preacher in Britain since 2010 . But the boy has not yet been told the awful news and was staying with his father, a British man, last night. Mr Adusah is the leader of Global Light Revival Ministries church based in Tottenham, north London and has been active as a preacher in Britain since 2010. He has led sermons he describes as ‘divine visitation’ events across the UK and Ireland, receiving £1million in charitable donations in five years and giving sermons on religious satellite television channels. A close family friend last night accused Mr Adusah of being a ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’, telling The Mail on Sunday: ‘We think he brainwashed her.’ Mrs Adusah – who was considered the ‘First Lady’ of her husband’s ministry – grew up in Arbroath in Scotland, and studied a degree in photojournalism at Swansea University. She worked as a radiography assistant in the Welsh NHS and later separated from the father of her son. She was described as a ‘free spirit’ who started following Mr Adusah’s church around two years ago. They started a relationship early last year and married in September in London. The couple had travelled to Ghana early this month so Mr Adusah could preach at a three-day religious conference hosted by controversial evangelist ‘Bishop’ John Yaw Adu, who has been exposed for chaining up mentally ill patients at ‘prayer camps’ for days on end so he could ‘heal’ them through prayer. Local reports claim Mr Adusah and his wife had argued at the start

Summary: Her body was discovered by hotel staff face down in bath . Believed Charmain Adusah had been dead for four days when found . Self-proclaimed prophet accused of leaving hotel in a hurry . She was pregnant and had son, eight, from previous marriage .


Children caught throwing rocks at police in the Northern Territory will be removed from their families if their parents don't 'get off the grog' and bring them home, the local government has warned. The Northern Territory’s Chief Minister Adam Giles and Minister for Children and Families John Elferink made the threat after a recent rise in youth crime in Alice Springs surrounding the Easter holidays. ‘I’m giving the parents of the children responsible for this spate of violence a very clear message. Get your kids off the streets. Get them back to communities and back into school,’ Mr Giles said. Mr Elferink threatened: ‘If parents don’t want to see their children in care then they need to get off the grog and head back to their home community.’ In a media statement titled ‘strong consequences for Alice Springs rock throwers’ the government stated ‘the current situation would not be tolerated’. ‘These children will be regarded as requiring protection and we will take immediate action. Parents should not doubt our resolve to do this,’ Mr Giles added. Northern territory’s Chief Minister Adam Giles said parents should not doubt his 'resolve' to take their children into the hands of child protection services . Parents will also be fined $298 if their child is found on the streets during school hours. The manager of Jesuit Social Services in Alice Springs, John Adams, told ABC radio the government's announcement was a 'knee-jerk' reaction. 'Removing kids is never the best response to such an issue,' he said. On Monday night, 42 people were taken into protective custody and 34 young people were driven home after a group of 50 young people threw ‘large rocks’ at police. Northern Territory Police Superintendent Travis Wurst said none of the group have been identified but ‘the main protagonist of the incident is described as a male aged in his late teens/early twenties, of Aboriginal appearance.’ On Tuesday night no rocks were thrown at police but 34 people were taken into protective custody and 77 youths were conveyed home, while three youths were arrested for trespassing. This window was smashed in Alice Springs during the spate of rock throwing in the Northern Territory . Mr Giles (left) and Minister for Children and Families John Elferink (right) made the threat after a recent rise in youth crime in Alice Springs surrounding the Easter holidays . On Monday night 42 people were taken into protective custody and 34 young people were driven home after a group of 50 young people threw ‘large rocks’ at police . On Wednesday night, the crime spree appeared to calm. A Northern Territory police spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia: ‘We only received couple of reports of rock throwing near Anzac Hill and no reports of damage.’ There were 29 youths driven home by police as officers stepped up their police presence to deter anti-social behaviour. Superintendent Wurst said: ‘The reduction of property damage and rock throwing is encouraging and police will continue to target anti-social behaviour to ensure a safe environment for the people of Alice Springs.’ A NT

Summary: Northern territory's Chief Minister Adam Giles issued harsh warning . Minister for Children and Families John Elferink also made the threat . They say children who throw rocks at police will be taken into care . 'Parents should not doubt our resolve to do this,' Mr Giles said . NT Police have seen a recent rise in youth crime in Alice Springs . On Monday 50 young people threw 'large rocks' at police . By Wednesday night, however, there was no rock throwing reported . Police explained to Daily Mail Australia it was not a 'regular occurrence' No police officers have been harmed during the rock throwing .


Bald, emaciated and close to death: this is the shocking images on show inside a caged hen farm in Victoria. These were the scenes that greeted Animal Liberation Victoria activists who broke into Wagner's Poultry Farm in Coldstream in March. The photographs they took at the Yarra Valley farm give a chilling insight into the bleak world of caged chicken factories. Scroll down for video . Some of the hens found at Wagner's Poultry Farm were ravaged and dying . Some looked as if they had only a few days left to live such was their condition . Eggs were still being produced at the farm despite the poorly hens . Activists said they found birds living in terrible conditions. Amazingly, two weeks earlier government health officials inspected the farm, but gave it the all clear. However, several hens were in such a bad state that they had to be removed from the cages by the activists as they were in desperate need of veterinary care. 'During multiple investigations in March, our rescue team discovered deformed, sick and dying hens, filthy conditions and immensely dangerous working conditions, which are now being investigated by Worksafe,' Noah Hannibal president of Animal Liberation Victoria told Daily Mail Australia. Hens continue to lay eggs despite a dead carcase lying in the cage beneath them . Animal Liberation Victoria activists look through the cages to see how healthy the hens are . 'Photos and video were taken of hens with eyeballs hanging out, with mangled beaks, and completely defeathered hens. 'Hens spend over a year in small wire cages, as is standard practice in the egg industry. When they are no longer 'profitable' they are sent to the slaughterhouse. 'Our rescue team found many hens in urgent need of veterinary attention, who were clearly not receiving any care.' But the owner of the 6000-bird farm that sells caged, free-range chicken and duck eggs has denied claims that the animals were not being cared for properly. Two dead hen carcases are just left on the floor of the caged chicken farm . Dirt and dust hang from the hen cages that look as if they haven't been cleaned for ages . Wagner’s Poultry is a family business that has been operating for over 50 years. ‘Wagner’s is regularly inspected by the Department of Primary Industries alongside a veterinary practitioner to ensure Wagner’s meets all regulatory requirements and adheres to the industries code of practice,’ the company said in a statement. ‘At no time has the industry regulator raised concerns with the animal husbandry practices on Wagner’s property. ‘Wagner’s Chicken Picken shed has been specifically designed to ensure that all our poultry is selected in a stress-free environment rather than being chased and caught in the paddock.’ Nothing to see here: One hen with a mangled beak looks forlornly out through its cage . Hundreds of hens stand in rows of cages as they lay eggs in pretty dire conditions . Dirty and emaciated hens stand in their cages with no room to move . The government department responsible

Summary: Animal Liberation Victoria activists who broke into Wagner's Poultry Farm . Activists found birds sick and dying in terrible living conditions . Hens were in such a bad state they had to be removed from the cages . Wagner's Poultry Farm denied they had done anything unethical . Government department found no breaches under animal cruelty laws .


While the world's most elite surfers have taken to their boards to win the illustrious Margaret River Pro, the real prize has gone to the spectacular and sometimes frightening wipe-outs. Australian Josh Kerr took home the prize for the most impressive crash when he put too much weight on the front of his board and flipped head first into the break, emerging bruised and beaten. The 31-year-old was attempting to surf the notorious 'Box' - a right hand barrel at Margaret River's main break on Wednesday. Scroll down for video . The most impressive wipe-out went to Australian surfer Josh Kerr when he plunged head first into the reef . Kerr was surfing the notorious 'Box' at Margaret River which is renowned for shallow surf break . Another spectacular wipe-out went to Owen Wright just after he dropped in on a huge wave . Wright scored a perfect ten wave score on day two of the Margaret River Pro on the first time he surfed the Box . The wipe-out came within five minutes of Wright receiving the ultimate score . Safety officials looked on in anticipation as the world champion surfer plunged into the break . The Box is renowned in Western Australia for its challenging shallow surf break directly over the reef, but also for its world-class waves. Adam Melling, Owen Wright and John John Florence also succumbed to the powerful break with extraordinary crashes. But the wipe-outs weren't the only distractions to the World Championship Tour. The Box is renowned for a challenging shallow surf break directly over the reef, but also for world-class waves . Josh Kerr finished 2nd in the 2014 Drug Aware Margaret River Pro and is currently 6th in this years comp . Adam Melling showed a burst of confidence before he too lost his balance and fell off his board . The nasty wipe-out occurred as Melling was on the way to his loss against Hawaiian John John Florence . Thousands of spectators watched as the reigning world champion, Brazilian Gabriel Medina lost to local wildcard Jay Davies in an enormous upset. Davies then went onto beat three-time world champion, Mick Fanning . It was also revealed that the competitors had an unwanted guest during their heat. 'We had a shark cruise through the lineup which was a little sketchy, but it was only a baby one eating some fish,' Davies said. The top 36 ranked male and top 18 ranked female surfers in the world compete in the Margaret River Pro . The event runs from April 15 until April 26 and has thousands of spectators in Surfer's Point, Prevelly . The notorious break The Box took its toll in the first seven of the 12 round-one heats . Hawaiian surfer John John Florence started the Margaret River Pro in laid-back style scoring 13.00 in first heat . The 22-year-old also suffered a massive wipe-out when he got caught in a barrel . However, he managed to still advance into round 4 of the competition after winning his round 3 heat . The

Summary: World's best surfers have taken to their boards for the Margarent River Pro . The dangerous surf break, 'The Box,' has initiated spectacular wipeouts . Australian Josh Kerr faceplanted into the reef when he lent too far forward . Adam Melling and Owen Wright also succumbed to the huge surf break .


A Labour candidate has denied launching a foul-mouthed attack on a political rival for pointing out he lives in a £1.5 million home. Michael Foster was appearing at a public ‘hustings’ in the Camborne and Redruth constituency when he objected to mention of his luxurious four-bedroom home by Loveday Jenkin who is standing for the Cornish party Mebyon Kernow. Ms Jenkin claims Mr Foster turned to her and said: ‘You c***. If you pick on me again I will destroy you.’ Labour candidate Michael Foster, pictured, said not many people in Cornwall would be hit by the mansion tax . However, a rival candidate pointed out that Mr Foster lived in a £1.5 million house, pictured, near Falmouth . Loveday Jenkin, pictured, is running in the same constituency for Mebyon Kernow - the party for Cornwall . She said the alleged outburst came after he was questioned about Ed Miliband’s plan to impose a mansion tax on all homes worth more than £2 million. Mr Foster, a former media agent who has represented celebrities including Sacha Baron Cohen and Anne Robinson, said it was a marginal issue in the Cornish constituency, adding: ‘How many people do you know who live in £1 million houses?’ Ms Jenkin then turned to him and said, to laughter and mocking jeers: ‘You do Michael!’ Labour was last night at the centre of a race row after text messages were sent to Asian voters in a key marginal constituency urging them to cast their postal ballots for ‘all Asian candidates’. One of the messages was apparently sent by Mohammed Hanif, a Labour councillor in Tory-controlled Pendle, previously identified as being at high risk of election fraud. Tory MEP Sajjad Karim said the ‘intimidating’ texts ‘were a flagrant abuse of election laws’. Mr Hanif refused to comment. Councillor Mohammed Iqbal, local Labour Party agent for the council elections, said: ‘There is nothing illegal in this. Any individual is free to send a text message asking a friend or family member to consider voting for a certain candidate.’ According to estate agents, Mr Foster’s £1.5 million home, which overlooks Port Navas Creek, ‘makes the most of its splendid position, with timber decks, balconies and an open sitting room seemingly hanging over the water’. Ms Jenkin also claims that when the event concluded, Mr Foster tried to ‘square up’ to her, but she avoided the confrontation. She said: ‘He clearly has an anger management problem, and no understanding of the problems affecting Cornish people.’ She added that at a previous hustings he was asked – after Miliband mentioned his two kitchens – how many he had and replied “three, but only one of them is in Cornwall”.’ Mr Foster, who sold his stake in literary agency PFD in 2013, also owns a property worth more than £1 million in London’s fashionable Primrose Hill. Mr Foster said: ‘This is totally false. We have had six hustings in Camborne and Redruth and there are two more. All have been conducted politely, in a friendly manner.’

Summary: Michael Foster denied launching a foul-mouthed attack at a rival candidate . Mr Foster objected when a candidate mentioned his £1.5 million home . The former literary agent was at a public hustings in Cornwall . Loveday Jenkin challenged Mr Forster over the value of his second home . The above article has been amended to make clear that Loveday Jenkin is standing for the Cornish party Mebyon Kernow not the Cornish Nationalist Party.


A woman allegedly beat her boyfriend with a bat at their first face-to-face meeting following two years of online dating. Haley Fox, 24, of Turner, Oregon, fractured 26-year-old Samuel Campbell's skull with a baseball bat at her home last Wednesday. She has been charged with first-degree assault. Fox and Campbell, of Adger, Alabama, had been in a relationship for around two years after meeting online. Haley Fox, 24, of Oregon, (left) allegedly fractured the skull of her 26-year-old online boyfriend Samuel Campbell (right) skull with a baseball bat because she didn't want to date him anymore . Earlier this month, he moved to Oregon to live with Ms Fox, according to a report from the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Campbell went to his girlfriend's home on April 8, to meet in person for the first time. According to the police report, Ms Fox led him to a table outside of the residence where he sat down to drink wine. She then asked him to close his eyes and struck him three times from behind on the head with a metal baseball bat. The 26-year-old victim suffered cuts to the head that required staples and a fractured skull. Fox told investigators that she decided to hurt Campbell because she did not want to be his girlfriend. Investigators learned that an additional party was present and may have witnessed the assault. Jennifer Beaumont, 26, has been interviewed but her involvement is yet unclear. Fox was arrested on April 9 and charged with Assault I. She has yet to enter a plea, posted bail and was released from custody. Campbell was treated and released from Salem Hospital.

Summary: Haley Fox, 24, of Turner, Oregon, fractured 26-year-old Samuel Campbell's skull with a baseball bat at her home last Wednesday . She offered him wine at her home and then told him to 'close his eyes' Fox and Campbell, of Adger, Alabama, had been in a relationship for around two years after meeting online .


Tottenham target Kevin Wimmer will move to England this summer, according to Austria manager Marcel Koller. The Cologne defender, who is wanted by Spurs in a £4.4million deal, has impressed the boss of his national team as well as scouts at White Hart Lane this season. Earlier this week Wimmer confirmed that the two clubs were yet to agree a fee but that now appears to have changed after comments from Koller. Cologne's 22-year-old Austria international defender Kevin Wimmer is a £4.4 million target for Tottenham . He says it would be a 'dream' to join a top club like Spurs and would relish the challenge of English football . He said: 'He has played exactly the same as I've seen him do already in Cologne. On the ball he is very calm, not rushed. 'He switches in the summer to England. With his young age he still has potential to improve. He has it all.' Wimmer has admitted that it would be a 'dream' to join Mauricio Pochettino's side this summer. He told Laola TV: 'The two clubs have yet to agree because of the transfer fee. They are still negotiating. Wimmer, who has one senior international cap for Austria, would help Spurs bolster their defensive options . 'It would be a dream to move to a top club like Tottenham. For me, the transfer is a big step, a step with which I can develop myself. That's why I want to take the chance. 'I'm not someone who wants to stop developing. That is why England would be the next step. I'm playing in Germany. This is pretty much the best league in the world. 'The English Premier League is the only one that can match that. For me, the English league would be a great challenge. There I can develop because it's very demanding. I'm a fan of English football.'

Summary: Cologne defender Kevin Wimmer is a £4.4million target for Tottenham . Austria boss Marcel Koller said 'he switches in the summer to England' The 22-year-old says it would be a 'dream' to join a top club like Spurs . Wimmer is relishing the challenge of adapting to the Premier League .


They played in grey and duly put in a dull and uninspired performance, these really are dark days for Newcastle United. Still, at least they returned a club record profit of £18.7million last week and retail gain was probably behind the bizarre decision to ditch their black-and-white stripes. But on Sunday they set another record as losers of the last five Tyne-Wear derbies. John Carver looks on as his Newcastle United struggle against rivals Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby . Head coach John Carver said before the game he had a secret motivational tactic up his sleeve and would only reveal what it was following victory. Well, we'll never know what he used in a forlorn attempt to rouse his players. But we do know it didn't work. Phil Neville was scathing in his assessment of Newcastle a fortnight ago when he said that their application during the 3-0 defeat at Everton was reminiscent of a set of players with one eye on their summer holidays. Neville was at the Stadium of Light on Sunday and, rather than prove him wrong as a livid Carver promised his men would, they played like a side with their flip-flops on. Carver was in a rage again on Sunday night, but this time it was his players feeling the fury. 'I said before the game that no side of mine would be criticised for not working hard enough. I was wrong,' he said. Jordi Gomez and Remy Cabella do battle on the Stadium of Light pitch as Sunderland snatch victory . 'The performance hurts more than the result. We were second best. It's a funny thing pressure, some players can handle it and some can't. Some of ours perhaps can't after losing five in a row. 'I am absolutely embarrassed to be part of it.' Newcastle's problem is a sad attitude of acceptance that has been allowed to permeate a squad lacking in ability and character. The Magpie mandate is survival and, to that end, their season finished the minute they were more or less assured of as much. Not even a derby can rally this lot. There was one incident in the second half which captured their passive approach. With the play dead, Mike Williamson had to scream at team-mate Daryl Janmaat in a desperate effort to return the ball with some sense of urgency. Sunderland, in contrast, hassled, harried and hounded their opponents. They had won the previous four derbies because they out-worked Newcastle and wanted it more. They won a fifth for exactly the same reasons. Jermain Defoe earns Sunderland all three points with a sensational volley at the Stadium of Light . This was billed as 'The Desperation Derby' given the alarming form of the North-East rivals going into the game – four goals between them in 18 hours with six points taken from a possible 36. But there was only one team desperate to win this. It wasn't until the final 15 minutes that Newcastle drew a save from Costel Pantilimon. But it was too little, too late. Far too

Summary: Newcastle set another record as losers of the last five Tyne-Wear derbies . They played in grey and put in an equally dismal and uninspired display . Defeat came after Newcastle announced club record profit of £18.7million . They were left to rue decision to ditch their black and white stripes .


Rotherham have a serious fight on their hands to avoid relegation from the Championship after they were deducted three points for fielding an ineligible player. The Millers fielded Derby defender Farrend Rawson in their 1-0 win against Brighton on Easter Monday after his youth loan had expired. The Football League maintain the paperwork for his extension wasn’t handled properly. They have until May 1 to appeal the decision and, should they choose to, that could have ramifications with an ultimate decision likely to be taken after the season has finished. Rotherham manager Steve Evans has seen his side deducted three points by the Football League . On-loan Derby defender Farrend Rawson (third right) played in the 1-0 win over Brighton on Easter Monday . Rawson (right, pictured playing for Derby's Under 21 side) wore the Rotherham shirt four times . Rotherham were on 44 points (left) but are now just one point above the relegation zone after the deduction . A Football League statement read: 'Rotherham were also fined the sum of £30,000, half of which will be suspended until the end of the 2015-16 season. The club must also pay the costs of the hearing and the Football League.' The Football League set a precedent for penalties this time last year after slapping AFC Wimbledon with a three-point deduction and £5,000 fine after playing Jake Nicholson when he wasn’t registered correctly. Blackpool were fined £30,000 earlier this season after starting on-loan Donervon Daniels once his 28-day youth loan had expired but escaped the loss of points because they lost at Millwall on August 30. Top QC Jim Sturman unsuccessfully defended Rotherham, who will feel the full force of financial relegations should they are to drop into League One. The punishment means they are now only one point ahead of the Championship relegation zone with two games left. Rotherham drew 1-1 with Fulham last Wednesday, which left them four points above the relegation zone . Rotherham’s scenario has set-up a tantalising end to the campaign, bringing two teams who appeared doomed back into play. Wigan lie on 39 points, Millwall 40 and Rotherham 41 before this Saturday’s fixtures. Steve Evans’ side have a tough trip to Norwich, while Millwall host Derby and Wigan play Wolves at the DW Stadium. All three opponents still have things to play for in the final two weeks of the season. Derby can secure a play-off place on Saturday, with Norwich still gunning for automatic promotion and Wolves retaining an outside chance of a top-six berth.

Summary: The Millers fielded on-loan Farrend Rawson in 1-0 win against Brighton . Derby defender's youth loan extension wasn't handled correctly . Rotherham now just one point ahead of the Championship bottom three .


Striker Jay Hart, 24, has been sacked after he was filmed having sex with a supporter in the manager's dugout while wearing a Clitheroe FC tracksuit . A semi-professional footballer has been sacked by Clitheroe FC after he was filmed having sex with a supporter in the manager's dugout while wearing a club tracksuit. Striker Jay Hart, 24, could be heard laughing on the mobile phone footage as he was caught romping with the mystery blonde still in his club T-shirt with his tracksuit bottoms around his legs. The 73rd minute substitute for the Lancashire non-league side was dismissed after the sex clip of his tryst at Mossley AFC in Tameside, on Saturday afternoon, was shared on social media. His team had just suffered a 4-1 defeat at Mossley's Seel Park stadium in the final game of the season which was billed as a 'ladies day' to attract more female supporters. The face of the blonde fan cannot be seen in the close-up footage. Hart was sacked by the club, which play in Evo-Stik Division 1 North, within hours of the footage being shared to fans. His girlfriend Bryony Hibbert, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, who has two young children, slammed those responsible for filming and sharing the clip. Writing on the Clitheroe Football Club Facebook page, she said: 'Have a bit of decency for the people it's affected. Thank God my kids are too young to read. It's disgusting. I bet their families are far from perfect.' One person who saw the film, which was shared on Twitter and Instagram, said Mr Hart was unaware he was being filmed at first. He said: 'The camera came round the dugout and there was a blonde female with her head down. The man couldn't see the camera because his eyes were closed. 'After a few seconds, he opened his eyes and laughed and the camera panned away again. I've been to Mossley AFC a few times and it's clearly their ground. The whole clip is only 10 to 15 seconds.' Clitheroe chairwoman Anne Barker said the player had 'brought the club into disrepute'. She said: 'I can't have somebody wearing the Clitheroe FC tracksuit bringing us down. 'It has brought the club into disrepute and it's not proper for him to scupper our reputation. I expect our players to act professionally. 'It was brought to my attention on Saturday night and dealt with through the management. I did offer to speak to him myself but Simon (Garner, the manager) said he would take care of it.' The footballer could be heard laughing on the mobile phone footage as he was caught romping with the mystery blonde still in his club T-shirt with his tracksuit bottoms around his legs . Clitheroe chairwoman Anne Barker said the player had 'brought the club into disrepute' Mr Hart previously played for Colne FC and Padiham FC before joining Clitheroe, who currently sit 14th in the Evo-Stik League First Division North. First team manager Simon Garner, who signed Mr Hart, said: 'At the time of this unfortunate occurrence on Saturday,

Summary: Striker Jay Hart, 24, was caught having sex with supporter after 4-1 defeat . He was filmed with the blonde in dugout while wearing tracksuit . His girlfriend, who has two children, slammed those who filmed sex clip . Mr Hart has been sacked from non-league Clitheroe FC in Lancashire .


The Minister for Communications Malcolm Turnbull is set to feature on the front cover of GQ Australia in a bold move that will no doubt set senators' tongues wagging. Posing in a suave blue suit with a pinstriped shirt and a contrasting red tie, Mr Turnbull's confident demeanour is complimented by the bold, confronting words printed across the page: 'Primed Minister'. In an eight page interview, the minister from Sydney’s exclusive suburb of Point Piper confirmed rumours that he had planned to run for Prime Minister if Tony Abbott had been successfully toppled in February's leadership spill. Malcolm Turnbull is set to feature on the front cover of the GQ Australia May issue which hits newsstands on Monday 20 April . 'People would have been astonished if I hadn't,' Mr Turnbull told GQ, according to The Australian. His appearance in the high profile magazine, in which he is also interviewed about his childhood and political stance, has sparked criticism and accusations that the minister if fishing for votes. 'Honestly, it's this simple: I get out of bed and I am me,' he said in the interview. 'If people find me persuasive or offensive that's up to them, but I am comfortable in my own skin and I honestly never ask, "How can I change myself to be more appealing to people?".' The Minister for Communications confirmed rumours that he had planned to run for Prime Minister if Tony Abbott had been successfully toppled in February's leadership spill . It's not the first time the Minister for Communications has graced the pages of GQ in a sharp suit. In a déjà vu inducing photo shoot and interview published by GQ in March of 2013, the then shadow minister opened up about his rise to politics and the business moves that made him a millionaire. His exercise regime, love, marriage and the story of how he met his wife were also not out of bounds. His appearance in the high profile magazine, in which he is also interviewed about his childhood and political stance, has sparked criticism and accusations that the minister if fishing for votes . But Mr Turnbull certainly sung a different tune when he was questioned about challenging Tony Abbott's leadership and trying for the top job himself when questioned two years ago. When asked if he was 'resigned to never again' lead the Liberal Party, Mr Turnbull had responded with: 'The proposition that I won't lead the Liberal Party again does not cause me to lose any sleep. I resolved, when I decided to stay in parliament, that I would do everything I could to give Tony a loyalty and a consistency that not all my colleagues gave me. I've done that. 'If Tony is unsuccessful — and I don't think he will be — no one will be able to say Malcolm Turnbull was anything other than supportive.'

Summary: Mr Turnbull was interviewed about his childhood and his political stance . He also admitted he planned to run for Prime Minister if Tony Abbott had been successfully toppled in February's leadership spill . The words 'Primed Minister' were controversially also printed on the cover .


Helping children to get safely to school as a lollipop man might seem the ideal job for an active pensioner nearing his 80th birthday. But John Doyle, 79, was left with a punctured lung and a broken rib after he was beaten up by an angry driver during a terrifying road rage attack. The grandfather was ushering two 12-year-old girls across the road when businessman Genti Rustemi, 45, drove over the crossing point without slowing. Genti Rustemi, 45, (left) left John Doyle, 79, (right) with a broken rib and a punctured lung after attacking the lollipop man as he helped children cross the road to get to school . Mr Doyle was helping youngsters cross the road to Wellington School in Timperley, Greater Manchester (pictured), where his wife is a dinnerlady . To show his disapproval, Mr Doyle tapped his lollipop stick on the roof of the BMW as it hurtled past and then, when the driver stopped, told him to be more careful. But after Rustemi had dropped off his daughter at a different school, he returned to the crossing minutes later in a fit of temper and attacked Mr Doyle, who was still helping pupils cross the road. As children and parents looked on in horror, the incensed businessman threw a punch towards Mr Doyle’s face. It failed to connect but managed to knock off his glasses. He then punched Mr Doyle in the chest causing him to fall over backwards into the road where he sat gasping for breath. The former pub landlord was taken to hospital where he was found to have suffered a fractured rib and a punctured lung. Kosovo-born Rustemi, from Stockport, escaped a jail sentence this week after admitting assault causing actual bodily harm and dangerous driving. Instead, he was handed a six-month suspended jail term, ordered to pay Mr Doyle £2,000 in compensation, told to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work and banned from the roads for 12 months. Mr Doyle (pictured at the scene of the attack) was helping two 12 year old girls across the road outside their school, when Rustemi drove over the crossing without slowing . Mr Doyle took the post as a 'patrol crossing officer' three years ago to to stave off boredom during retirement . Mr Doyle, who has been married for 55 years to Jean, 80, a dinner lady, took the job as a ‘patrol crossing officer’ three years ago to stave off boredom during retirement. Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester heard that the incident happened at 8.30am on January 20 while he was working outside Wellington School, a secondary school, in Timperley, Greater Manchester. Yesterday Mr Doyle, who had to take six weeks off work following the attack, said: ‘It was an extraordinary thing. I’ve spent most of my working life in the licence trade so I’ve had to escort my fair share of people from my premises but this was something else. 'What he did was like going through a red light. Both myself and the children could have been run over. I’ve

Summary: Parent Genti Rustemi 45, dropping off daughter and refused to slow down . He took child to school, then returned and punched lollipop man John Doyle to the floor in 'repugnant' attack in front of schoolchildren . Chip shop bosses admitted attack and given suspended sentence . Grandfather says Rustemi's failure to stop was 'like going through a red light', and both he and the children 'could have been run over'


England international Ben Morgan has delivered an encouraging fitness bulletin as he continues to recover from a season-ending injury and retain the hope of keeping alive his World Cup dream. The Gloucester No 8 has not played since breaking his left leg during an Aviva Premiership game against Saracens in early January. But the signs suggest he is on course to play a part during England's World Cup warm-up period ahead of the tournament kicking off in mid-September. Ben Morgan is hopeful of featuring for England at the forthcoming World Cup despite his long-term injury . Morgan last featured for England when he scored two tries during their victory over Australia five months ago. Injury then struck, and he missed the entire RBS 6 Nations campaign as a result. The 26-year-old, though, remains an integral part of England boss Stuart Lancaster's World Cup plans, and the current prognosis is a good one after Morgan recently underwent final surgery to remove a pin from his leg. 'To be honest, I have not found this difficult at all,' said 27 times-capped Morgan, after watching his Gloucester colleagues continue their preparations for Friday night's European Challenge Cup final against Edinburgh. 'I am really positive and using this as a great experience to make myself better for when I come back. Who else gets six months off to rest up and train hard? 'Yes, I will be at a disadvantage in terms of the fact I haven't played any rugby. 'But looking at the World Cup in particular, there will be lads who wouldn't have played for probably two and a bit months going into the first (warm-up) game, so everyone is going to be on an equal playing field. 'Things are going well at the moment. I am just trying to make sure I get back healthy when I come back. Gloucester No 8 Morgan broke his left leg playing against Saracens in the Aviva Premiership in January . 'I have a lot of strengthening to do around my legs - in the early stages you don't want to rush that. When things strengthen up, that's when I can start chucking some serious tin around. 'I had an operation last week. It is a case of seeing if things affect my ankle, and if they don't, then I can do them again. 'It is very reactive. I just have to take it day by day. It could be a couple of weeks down the line or a couple of months down the line when I run again, but there is no point rushing this sort of thing.' Lancaster is due to name a 45-man World Cup training squad next month, followed by his final 31-man group for the tournament in late August. England's World Cup preparations, meanwhile, also feature home and away games against France in August, plus a September appointment with reigning Six Nations champions Ireland at Twickenham. Morgan last played for England during his side's victory against the Wallabies at Twickenham in November . Reflecting on the injury, Morgan added: 'It was tough,

Summary: Ben Morgan broke his left leg playing against Saracens in January . Morgan last played for England against Australia back in November . England head coach Stuart Lancaster is due to name a 45-man World Cup training squad next month .


The handwritten notes of Samir al- Khlifawi explains in detail how ISIS were able to take control in Syria by infiltrating villages and using spies . The rapid growth and establishment of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been far from an accidental rise of religious fanaticism, but a calculated move orchestrated by one of Saddam Hussein's closest men. A cache of documents, including the blueprints for an ISIS secret service and instructions on how to infiltrate and take control of local villages have been discovered in Syria, Der Spiegel reveals. The handwritten charts and notes of Samir al-Khlifawi, a former Iraqi Army colonel better known by nom de guerre Haji Bakr, explains in detail how ISIS were able to take control in the area. Earlier this month, MailOnline reported that ISIS militants are being led by a highly secretive group of strategists and officials that were once senior figures in Saddam Hussein's army. Despite thousands of foreign fighters flocking to join the Sunni extremist group and starring in their propaganda videos, ISIS' leadership is dominated by ex-members of the late Iraqi dictator's military. Almost all of the regional commanders appointed by ISIS' leader and self-declared caliph, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, played prominent roles in the Baathist army before the 2003 invasion of Iraq and became involved with ISIS either in the resulting insurgency or after the dictator's 2006 execution. Haji Bakr is widely considered to have been ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's closest advisor and the overall head of his military council until his execution at the hands of a rebel group known as the Syrian Martyr's Brigade in January 2014. The new documents detailing the plans to take over Syrian villages and establish the caliphate, seen by the German magazine, were found in Haji Bakr's former home in Tal Rifaat, north of Aleppo in Syria, after his death. The 'blueprints' outline exactly how the group intended to infiltrate villages and cities by recruiting young men as spies and establishing a 'Stasi-like' secret service for internal surveillance. Haji Bakr writes how the group would open a 'Dawah office', an Islamic missionary centre, which would be used as a cover to screen young men for potential suitability. One or two men, in their late teens or early 20s, would then be asked to spy on their village on behalf of what would then become the Islamic State. Militants: Almost all the highly secretive officials overseeing the day-to-day running of the Islamic State (pictured) are former members of Saddam Hussein's Baathist army . Close: Haji Bakr is widely considered to have been ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's closest advisor and the overall head of his military council until his execution in January last year . One of the most prominent former Iraqi Army generals within ISIS was Abu Muslim al-Turkmani (left) who led the terrorists' operations in Iraq until he was killed in an American airstrike last November. Abu Ayman al-Iraqi (right), a former colonel in Iraqi Air Force intelligence now plays a leading role in ISIS' military council . Haji Bakr

Summary: German magazine uncover 'blueprints for Islamic State' in Syria . Handwritten by former member of Saddam Hussein's Iraqi Army . Details 'Stasi-like' system of Islamic State leaders spying on each other . Outlines how ISIS would infiltrate villages through recruiting spies .


A man who died in Texas of the human version of mad cow disease last year likely contracted it from eating beef raised in Britain, a CDC report has revealed. The unnamed man, who died from variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob (vCJD) disease in May 2014, just 18 months after he first showed symptoms, was a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from the Middle East. The report concluded the man's illness resulted from his eating tainted UK beef before he moved to the United States in the 1990s. The extreme rarity of the disease, especially in the United States, led the man--who was in his 40s--to be misdiagnosed with psychiatric symptoms before ultimately receiving the vCJD death sentence. Contracted in the 1990s: A man who died in Texas of the human version of mad cow disease last year likely contracted it from eating beef raised in Britain, a CDC report has revealed . American public health officials were concerned initially because the man hadn't previously lived in either the United Kingdom or Saudi Arabia, where all three previously documented victims of vCJD in the United States had lived previously. However, the joint investigation between the CDC and Baylor College of Medicine concluded the man likely contracted the disease over a decade before moving to the U.S. He'd lived in Kuwait, Russia and Lebanon--all countries where the United Kingdom exported its beef, reports Live Science. The man, after doctors finally came to suspect vCJD, had his blood, urine and spinal fluid tested for the disease, but only his urine came back positive. After his death, an autopsy allowed brain tissue to be tested. It indicated conclusively the man suffered from vCJD. 'The potential difficulty in making the clinical diagnosis in many patients with vCJD and the delay with which the disease is first suspected raises the concern that vCJD can be missed,' wrote the researchers. Destroys the brain and spinal cord: Brain tissue showing spongiotic changes in the cortex, and loss of neurons in a case of variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease . WHAT IS MAD COW DISEASE? Mad cow disease is a fatal neurological disease in cattle caused by an abnormal form of a prion protein that destroys the brain and spinal cord. The disease was first identified in Great Britain in 1986, although research suggests that the first infections may have spontaneously occurred in the 1970s. The disease is believed to be spread by feeding calves meat and bone meal contaminated with BSE or scrapie, a prion disease in sheep. Illnesses similar to BSE also have been seen in elk, deer and exotic zoo animals. There were 36,000 diagnosed cases of mad cow disease in Great Britain in 1992, during that height of a mad cow epidemic there. Twenty-nine cases were diagnosed worldwide in 2011, according to the American Meat Institute. WHO GETS variant CJD? Since variant CJD was first reported in 1996, a total of 229 patients with this extremely rare disease from 12 countries have been identified. According to CDC.gov, 177 of those patients were from the United Kingdom. There has never been a case

Summary: A U.S. citizen from the Middle East who died of variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in Texas in May 2014 likely ate contaminated UK meat . Investigators say the unnamed man, who was in his 40s, likely ate the tainted meat before moving to the U.S. in the 1990s . Variants Creutzfeldt-Jakob is a deadly neurological disease caused by abnormal proteins -- Britain's seen hundreds of cases since the 1990s .


A 20-year-old British tourist has claimed she was molested by a taxi driver in Jaipur, who has now been arrested (pictured posed by model) A taxi driver in India has been arrested after being accused of molesting a British tourist. The driver, known as Salim, is alleged to have assaulted the tourist in Jaipur on Friday evening. The man, from Todabhim in Karauli district of Rajasthan, is accused of assaulting the 20-year-old woman and is being held in custody. A spokesman for Rajasthan Police said they had taken statements from the woman and her friend, India Times reported. 'We have arrested taxi driver Salim on a complaint filed by a British tourist on early Saturday.' said the man. 'He was arrested under Section 354 of IPC (Indian Penal Code). He was sent to judicial custody,' His arrest follows a number of incidents reported to have taken place in India against tourists and locals, which have led to widespread protests. On February 8 a Japanese tourist filed a complaint accusing a tout of raping her in Dudu, around 60km away from Jaipur. The woman had been on a tour when the man allegedly approached her and offered his service as a guide. In March a 75-year-old Indian nun was gang raped by a group of eight robbers when she confronted them after they broke in to the Convent of Jesus and Mary School in West Bengal state's Nadia district. There is a heightened sensitivity to the issue of sexual assault in India at the moment after officials last month banned India's Daughter, a documentary about the gang rape and murder of an Indian student in Delhi. Officials said the documentary would cause further disorder if it was shown, following a number of protests and incidents of vigilante justice in the country. The documentary explained the brutal rape and murder of 23-year-old student Jyoti Singh, who was attacked on a bus when she returned home from the cinema. Recent attacks in India have resulted in street protests with many calling for more protection for women . One of the six men convicted of the attack, bus driver Mukesh Singh, was interviewed in prison and told researchers that had Jyoti not fought back she would not have been killed. Her death led to protests throughout India and outraged the world. Jyoti Singh Pandey, a physiotherapy student, was gang raped as she travelled on a bus. The 23-year-old suffered in hospital for 13 days from her injuries before she died. Vinay Sharma, 20, Akshay Thakur, 28, Pawan Gupta, 19, and Mukesh Singh, 26, were all sentenced to death for her rape. Ram Singh, co-accused and widely considered the leader of the group, was found dead in his cell. A minor also found guilty was sentenced to three years in a reformatory institution. Her death sparked angry protests in India and internationally about misogyny in the country. The attention forced judges to prioritise the case and the lawyer's association in Saket reportedly refused to defend the perpetrators. Last month an angry mob were seen on video footage

Summary: Taxi driver has been arrested on suspicion of molesting a British woman . Man, known as Salim, is accused of assaulting tourist in Jaipur, India . Police confirmed he is being held after statement taken from alleged victim . Incident follows a number of sexual attacks in India, on locals and tourists .


A lesbian couple in North Carolina who documented how they created their new family in a series of online pictures say they are shocked but thankful after people said the catalogue of images were an 'inspiration'. In order to start their new family, the moms, Melanie and Vanessa Iris Roy, decided to each carry a child one year apart. They took photos at each stage of their respective pregnancies, recording when their first child, a son Jax, was born followed by their daughter Ero, a year later. The couple then uploaded the images to Instagram and they quickly went viral - their young family becoming an unexpected internet sensation almost overnight. Scroll down for video . Inspirational: Melanie (left) and Vanessa Iris Roy (right) decided they wanted to start a famiy and each carried a child. In January 2014 Vanessa was pregnant with Jax (left) and a year later Melanie is seen pregnant with Ero (right) as the couple's first born plays at their feet on the beach . The women say they are shocked and overwhelmed at the support their photos have garnered online, after each documented their pregnancy . 'It's crazy to see that people were referring to my family as an inspiration,' Melanie told The Huffington Post. 'We are still in complete shock.' The pictures show the women together when each one is pregnant, in a series of snaps that show how they supported eachother as their bodies - and their family - changed. Other photos show them with one child when the other is expecting, and then with their family of four. Each wanted to be mothers, so they said said the decision to create their family of four was an easy one. The Roys hope by sharing the experience they would inspire other same sex couples to start a family. Melanie added: 'The woman's body is incredible. The way it creates and grows another human being is amazing. We hope that our picture is that sign that some women may need to encourage them to carry a child.' Each of the women said they hope the pictures will inspire others to start a family and celebrate how the body changes during pregnancy . The young family of four recently moved to Charlotte in North Carolina and said the attention has been overwhelming and surprising . The women did not elaborate on how each of them conceived. In January 2014 Vanessa was pregnant with Jax and just 12 months later Melanie was carrying Ero. They were photographed exactly a year apart and then uploaded the photos to Instagram earlier this year. When the photos became popular - reaching over 150,000 likes on the Facebook page of a Brazilian advocacy group alone - Melanie took to her own page to say thank you. The family-of-four have unwittingly become famous online after their photos went viral, with their children born just one year apart . Vanessa (left) gave birth to Jax (center) in2014, while Melanie gave birth to Ero (right) last year, both women knew they wanted to be mothers

Summary: Melanie and Vanessa Iris Roy, of Charlotte, North Carolina, have both always wanted to be mothers . They decided to have family together and that each would carry a child, with Vanessa giving birth to son Jax in 2014 . Melanie then became pregnant and the women welcomed their daughter, Ero, months later . Couple documented the experience and shared the photos of how they created their new family on Instagram .


John Carver has insisted he is enjoying the task of trying to turn Newcastle's season around despite all appearances. The 50-year-old has suffered a torrid time since replacing Alan Pardew as head coach at St James' Park until at least the end of the season. Pardew's former assistant has managed just two wins in 14 games in all competitions to date and has seen his side lose their last five Barclays Premier League fixtures, a run which has allowed the chasing pack to close and threaten to drag the club into a shock relegation fight. John Carver says that he's enjoying his role at Newcastle and believes he's getting the best out of the players . That, coupled with fury over owner Mike Ashley's recruitment policy, has sparked calls for a mass boycott of Sunday's home clash with Tottenham, but Carver remains upbeat. He said with a smile: 'I'm enjoying it - you might think it's strange to say that. 'The hardest thing is to pick yourself up after a defeat because you take it personally. But we are professionals and have to get on with it. I'm quite a positive guy inside my head and I know I can do the job. I just need the tools. 'We've had setbacks, but you have got to deal with setbacks. It would be interesting to see if any manger or head coach had had this sort of situation in their career. It has been difficult, the facts are there. Newcastle have won just two games under Carver and fans are desperate for him not to be named manager . 'But I'm not a moaner and not making excuses. It's a test of management how you deal with it. I think I'm getting the best out of the group of players we have.' Carver's final comment may cause more than a few raised eyebrows with Manchester United, Everton, Arsenal, Sunderland and Liverpool each having emerged from their recent meetings with Newcastle having banked three points. Injuries and ill-discipline - Papiss Cisse and Moussa Sissoko are currently serving bans while skipper Fabricio Coloccini is available at the weekend after having to sit out the last three games - have severely depleted a team which has been marooned on 35 points since the victory over Aston Villa on February 28. Carver said: 'You can't afford to ease off in the Premier League. This is a difficult league and it's difficult to win matches. You can win five in a row, lose five in a row - and we have to stop that.' Moussa Sissoko will be missing for the Tottenham game after getting sent off against Liverpool .

Summary: John Carver insist he's enjoying the Newcastle job despite his results . The 50-year-old believes he's getting the best out of the players . Newcastle have won just twice since Carver took charge at the club . CLICK HERE for all the latest Newcastle United news .


A bill that would make Hawaii the first state to raise the legal smoking age to 21 cleared the Legislature on Friday and is headed to the governor. The bill would prevent adolescents from smoking, buying or possessing both traditional and electronic cigarettes. Governor David Ige hasn't yet decided whether he will sign the bill and said he will not review it until it is vetted by his staff for any legal issues, as is the case with all bills. 'The departments will be doing their review and then we'll have the opportunity to look at it,' Ige said. Jessica Yamauchi, executive director of the Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawaii, called the legislation 'groundbreaking'. Jessica Yamauchi, executive director of the Coalition for a Tobacco Free Hawaii, called the legislation that could raise Hawaii's smoking age to 21 'groundbreaking'. The bill was recently passed by the state legislature . 'It's amazing to be the first state in something. That's very exciting for us.' The bill includes a $10 fine for first-time offenders. Subsequent violations would lead to a $50 fine or mandatory community service. Dozens of local governments have similar bans, including Hawaii County and New York City. According to the state Department of Heath, 5,600 kids in Hawaii try smoking each year, and 90 percent of daily smokers begin the habit before age 19. Meanwhile, 1,400 people die from tobacco use or exposure in Hawaii every year, according to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. 'Today we have the opportunity to change the paradigm,' said Democratic state Sen. Rosalyn Baker, who introduced the bill. The new bill will apply to both traditional cigarettes and electronic cigarettes (file photo) Smoking prevalence would fall an estimated 12 percent if the minimum smoking age was raised to 21, according to a report by the Institute of Medicine, which is part of the National Academy of Sciences. The favorite flavors among teens who use electronic cigarettes are sweet tart and 'unicorn puke, which is described as a combination of every flavor of Skittle in one,' Baker said. 'While the industry is not allowed to directly market to children, it is still developing packaging and advertising products in ways that appeal to children,' she said. Sabrina Olaes, 17, got involved in promoting the legislation after finding herself in restrooms full of electronic cigarette fumes when her classmates vaped at her high school. 'You feel like you want to hold your breath because you don't want to smell what they're smoking,' Olaes said. 'It's pretty sad to know that they've fallen under the addiction.' Opponents say it's unfair that a military veteran returning from service could be prevented from smoking. 'It is not right because you are deemed an adult when you turn 18,' said Michelle Johnston, owner of Sub Ohm Vapes in Kailua-Kona, on Hawaii's Big Island. 'You can sign up and be in the military and basically give your life for your country. You can vote,' she said. 'Why shouldn't you be able to choose if you want to buy tobacco products or vaping products, when you're

Summary: Governor David Ige said he hasn't decided if he will sign bill into law yet . Bill has $10 fine for first-time offenders, increases to $50 for next offenses . Similar bans exist in Hawaii County and New York City . Bill's opponents say it would be unfair to allow people to join the military but prohibit them from smoking a cigarette because of their age .