With summer well and truly over, it's inevitable allergy and flu season is upon us and there's no escaping the nasty germs in the air. But while we're all well aware of the presence of dust mites lingering in every corner of our house, little do we know just how prevalent they are and how detrimental they are to our health. New research has shown that the average Australian sheds the equivalent of a 50 gram packet of chips every week in dry skin, feeding an army of dust mites into our couches and beds. Sleeping soundly? An army of dust mites use your bed as their incubator and thrive off the warm conditions . What lies in your bed? The oddly-shaped dust mites live for three to four months and live off human and animal skin . Dust mites are the number one cause of allergies in Australian homes and may be the reason why you have a runny nose or watery eyes. The odd shaped critters increase two to three fold during late autumn to winter leading thousands of Australians to suffer from common cold or flu-like symptoms. Putting it into perspective, more than 1,000 dust mites live in just one metre square of carpet and they produce approximately 2000 droppings in their lifetime. They live for three to four months and feed off animal and human dead skin. Disgustingly, dust mites use your bed as their incubator and thrive off the warm conditions. Where you lay your head: An average bed can have approximately 10,000 dust mites living in it at one time, however it's not the dust mites that cause nasty allergic reactions, but their droppings . An average bed can have approximately 10,000 dust mites living in it at one time, however it's not the dust mites that cause nasty allergic reactions but their droppings. Considering the average Australian breathes 22,000 times a day, draws 12,000 litres of air into their lungs each day and spends 90 per cent of their time indoors, dust mites are a huge problem when it comes to keeping healthy in the colder months. Influenza . Viral respiratory illnesses . Common colds / flu . The revelation comes after experts recently proclaimed that the majority of people aren't doing enough to ensure that their sheets are clean and hygienic. New research by Yahoo, which polled 1,187 readers on their sheet-washing habits, indicates that just 44 per cent of women wash their sheets on a weekly basis - however scientists recommend a weekly wash as the minimum needed to ensure a totally bacteria-free environment. According to Dr Philip Tierno, Jr., the director of clinical microbiology and immunology at New York University’s Langone Medical Center, after just one night of use, your bed sheets can accumulate a horrifying array of dead skin, bacteria, fungus, mites, and even faeces. The harsh reality: Putting it into perspective, more than 1,000 dust mites live in just 1m2 of carpet and they produce approximately 2000 droppings in their lifetime . Research suggests that each and every time you

Summary: Our houses are overtaken with dust mites, leading to winter illnesses . We shed 50g every week in dead skin, mostly in our bed . Dust mites feed off dead human and animal skin and multiply . They leave Australians with cold or flu-like symptoms . Scientists recommend a weekly wash of our bed sheets .


Liverpool players Mario Balotelli, Fabio Borini, Rickie Lambert and Lazar Markovic got more than they bargained for when YouTube star Bas van Velzen arrived at Melwood. The Merseysiders were led to believe that the Dutch free-kick specialist was a competition winner who had won the opportunity to meet the Anfield stars and receive a dead-ball masterclass. After a few rounds of action, however, it became clear to Balotelli and his team-mates that they were not dealing with a regular fan as Van Velzen showcased his skills in front of goal. (Left to right) Rickie Lambert, Fabio Borini, Lazar Markovic and Mario Balotelli meet Bas van Velzen . Van Velzen lines up his first free-kick of the day as the Liverpool stars watch on . Balotelli and Lambert watch as Van Velzen showcases his dead-ball skills at Melwood . The stand-in keeper was helpless as the YouTube star's strike sailed into the top corner . After a poor first effort, Balotelli sends a perfectly-executed free-kick into the top corner . Balotelli looks pleased with his effort as Markovic (left) and Van Velzen wait for their turn . Van Velzen has become a YouTube sensation by uploading videos of his free-kick exploits and he certainly wowed the Liverpool quartet. 'The whole experience was amazing, especially meeting Balotelli and getting involved with the other Liverpool players,' said Van Velzen. 'It's every fan's dream to play football with their idols and I really enjoyed pretending that I wasn't very good at free-kicks. 'Seeing the players' faces when they saw me shoot was also really satisfying.' Van Velzen had one last surprise for Balotelli as he unveiled the Liverpool forward's infamous slogan . Balotelli wore his famous t-shirt during Manchester City's 6-1 win over United in October 2011 .

Summary: Liverpool players Mario Balotelli, Fabio Borini, Rickie Lambert and Lazar Markovic believed that Bas van Velzen was acompetition winner . The Reds players were all set to give Van Velzen a free-kick masterclass . But Van Velzen's dead ball skills became apparent very quickly . CLICK HERE for the latest Liverpool news .


Marouane Fellaini did not have the best of days at Goodison Park on Sunday, but that did not stop the Manchester United midfielder sharing a glass of bubbly with his twin brother Mansour on Tuesday. The brothers were recently the subject of a mix-up involving Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho prior to the Blues' crunch clash with United at Stamford Bridge on April 18. Following his side's 1-0 victory over Louis van Gaal's side, Mourinho revealed he prepared his Chelsea players to deal with the threat of Fellaini all week – only to be told by a hotel doorman that the Belgian was not playing. Marouane Fellaini (left) and his twin brother Mansour share a glass of bubbly in Manchester . Following Manchester United's 3-0 loss against Everton, Fellaini spent Tuesday chilling out with his brother . Fellaini was substituted at half-time against the Toffees as Louis van Gaal's side struggled at Goodison Park . Mourinho planned for Kurt Zouma to man mark Fellaini - with teenager Ruben Loftus-Cheek playing the 6ft 4in midfielder in training. But he feared his tactical master plan was set to be for nothing when he was told that the United powerhouse was not playing by the doorman at the club's hotel. Mourinho, relaying his conversation with the doorman, said: 'Fellaini doesn't play because he was here to get tickets for the game from Eden Hazard. He was dressed in jeans, this and that'. Fellaini competes for possession with Everton midfielder Gareth Barry on Sunday . Fellaini, following a strong season in the red shirt, struggled to impose himself on the contest at Goodison . '(It) didn't smell well for me. I go to Google and I put 'Fellaini brother'. 'So I go with the pictures to the doorman. I say 'hey, this one or this one?' And he looks 'this one'. 'He's the brother'.' Mourinho said the other Fellaini - his twin brother Mansour - posed for photos as the United player, who had been in the Blues boss' thoughts all week, did start the game at Stamford Bridge. Marouane Fellaini (right) poses with his twin brother Mansour during his days as an Everton player . Mansour (left) and Marouane look on from the stands during Everton's game against Leyton Orient in 2012 . Fellaini, who has emerged a key figure in Van Gaal's new-look United outfit this season, was substituted at half-time against the Toffees. United crashed to a 3-0 defeat against Roberto Martinez's men with James McCarthy, John Stones and Kevin Mirallas all getting on the scoresheet. The Red Devils, who are currently fourth in the Premier League table, welcome West Brom to Old Trafford on Saturday. In the end, Fellaini did play at Stamford Bridge earlier this month, but was dealt with in midfield by Kurt Zouma . Zouma (right) had been given a specific tactical brief to stifle the threat of Fellaini during the game .

Summary: Marouane Fellaini was substituted during Manchester United's 3-0 defeat against Everton on Sunday . Fellaini has starred for United this term following a difficult first season . United face West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford on Saturday .


Ahead of this weekend's Premier League action, Sportsmail will be providing you with all you need to know about every fixture, with team news, provisional squads, betting odds and Opta stats. Here is all the information you need for West Ham's home clash with Stoke... West Ham United vs Stoke City (Upton Park) Team news . West Ham . West Ham will have Ecuador forward Enner Valencia available again following a toe injury for Saturday's Barclays Premier League game against Stoke at Upton Park. Defender James Tomkins has undergone shoulder surgery and hopes to be in contention again before the end of the season. West Ham's Enner Valencia takes on Hull's Curtis Davies in a Premier League clash back in September . Striker Andy Carroll (knee) remains sidelined, along with Canada defender Doneil Henry (hamstring). Provisional squad: Adrian, Jenkinson, Collins, Reid, Cresswell, Noble, Downing, Noble, Song, Kouyate, Nolan, Sakho, Jaaskelainen, Cole, Amalfitano, Nene, Demel, O'Brien, Jarvis, Valencia. Stoke . Stoke defender Marc Wilson is available for Saturday's Barclays Premier League trip to West Ham despite a broken hand. Wilson complained of a problem after last week's clash against Chelsea and scans have revealed a crack, but he will be able to play if wearing protection. Marc Wilson (left) clashes with Chelsea's Juan Cuadrado during Stoke's 2-1 defeat last weekend and the midfielder is set to play with a broken hand against West Ham United . Striker Jon Walters has had a knee problem but has been training and is also in contention. Provisional squad: Begovic, Butland, Shawcross, Wilson, Wollscheid, Muniesa, Bardsley, Pieters, Teixeira, Cameron, Whelan, Adam, Nzonzi, Sidwell, Ireland, Arnautovic, Diouf, Walters, Crouch. Kick-off: Saturday, 3pm . Odds (subject to change): . West Ham 6/5 . Draw 9/4 . Stoke 23/10 . Referee: Roger East . Managers: Sam Allardyce (West Ham), Mark Hughes (Stoke) Head-to-head league record: West Ham wins 28, draws 18, Stoke wins 27 . Key match stats (supplied by Opta) West Ham are winless in three against the Potters, losing two and drawing the other. Stoke have won three of their last six against the Hammers in all competitions (D2 L1). Upton Park has seen the most goals from indirect free-kicks this season (6). West Ham have won only one of their last nine Premier League games (D3 L5). After winning three games in a row in February/March, Stoke have now lost three games in succession. Charlie Adam has had 25 shots (inc. blocked) from outside the box in the Premier League this season but has scored only with one of those. Thomas Hitzlsperger (right) battles for possession with Stoke's Jermaine Pennant and was on target for West Ham when they last beat the Potters at Upton Park with a 3-0 win in March 2011 . Aaron Cresswell is the only Hammer to have played every minute of every West Ham game in the Premier League this season. Peter Crouch has the same number of Premier League goals as Ruud van Nistelrooy (95) but has played 238 games more in the competition. 10 of the 13 Premier League goals

Summary: Enner Valencia back for West Ham United after toe injury . James Tomkins, Andy Carroll and Doneil Henry out for Hammers . Marc Wilson available for Stoke City despite having broken hand . Jon Walters is carrying a knee problem but is in contention .


Tottenham are considering a state-of-the-art stadium with a retractable pitch that enables them to become the home of a new NFL London franchise. The bold design of the new £400million stadium, due to be completed for the start of the 2018-19 season, could involve a ‘slide-out’ grass football pitch with an NFL-style synthetic surface housed underneath. The option of extra-large changing rooms, to accommodate NFL squad sizes that can amount to as many as 70 players at a game, is also being explored by architects. Tottenham are considering sharing their new £400m stadium with an NFL franchise . A spokesman for the north London club did not rule out the possibility this week, confirming that they are ‘looking at options’ in order to ‘future-proof the design’. The NFL is said to be within five years of having a permanent franchise in London. Indeed officials will be testing logistics when they stage their three games at Wembley this autumn, with teams looking at how quickly they can have their players back in the USA and ready to play again. The clash between the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars on October 25 will kick-off at 1.30pm while the New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins game on October 4 and Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs contest on November 1 will both begin at 2.30pm. As well as allowing the NFL to experiment with a live game on TV at breakfast time in the States (9.30am Eastern time), teams are able to take advantage of the time difference and be home on American soil by Sunday night. Tottenham's new state-of-the-art stadium is due to be ready in time for the 2018-19 season . Spurs' new 65,000 capacity stadium could be better suited to the NFL than the 90,000-seat Wembley . If Tottenham press ahead with the proposed stadium design and secure the NFL franchise it would represent a significant blow to the FA, who also see the NFL as a potentially lucrative partner for Wembley, their £757m stadium. But the NFL are keeping their options open at this stage in the knowledge that a new London stadium designed with American football requirements in mind would be hugely advantageous. Even the proposed capacity of 65,000 for the new White Hart Lane is a more realistic target than 90,000 seats which Wembley boasts. Wembley does have the iconic status that the NFL finds attractive but there are other issues with the national stadium. Not least the fact that they have to leave the lowest 5,000 seats empty so that the view of spectators is not restricted by the mass of huge bodies on the touchline. The modern NFL stadiums make sight-lines for spectators a priority and the new White Hart Lane could overcome the problem that is experienced at Wembley by having the artificial pitch at a significantly lower level beneath the moveable grass pitch. Wembley has hosted NFL regular-season matches since the International Series began in 2007 . Detroit Lions' clash with Atlanta Falcons kicked off early, as will all three games at Wembley later this

Summary: Tottenham's new £400m stadium due to be completed for 2018-19 season . NFL said to be within five years of having a franchise in London . Wembley Stadium currently hosts NFL International Series games . Three regular-season NFL games will be played in London this year . CLICK HERE for all the latest Tottenham Hotspur news .


A seller on eBay has claimed that he has former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez's jailhouse identification card - and he's trying to auction it off. The eBay listing, posted Friday, showed a laminated badge featuring a photo of Hernandez, 25, and identifying information, including his height, weight and birth date. Hernandez is currently in prison during his trial for the the June 2013 shooting death of Odin Lloyd, who was dating his fiancée's sister. Lloyd was shot six times in an industrial park less than a mile from Hernandez's home. Scroll down for video . An eBay user posted what appears to be laminated badge that featured a photo of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez and identifying information about the 25-year-old . The listing on eBay claimed that it was selling Hernandez's Suffolk County jail ID card, according to CBS Boston. 'I was in jail with Aaron Hernandez the for patriot super star.. I happen to com across his jail id (sic),' the user posted. The starting price for the card was $500, though there were no bids on the item when the auction was removed from the site on Saturday. It is unclear whether the user or eBay staff removed the auction item from the site. The listing, which was deleted on Saturday and had zero bids, was posted by a user who claimed he was in jail with Hernandez . Jurors in Hernandez's trial deliberated for nearly 20 hours over the last week considering whether to convict the former football player. They return to court on Monday. In addition to the murder charge, they must decide whether to convict him on charges of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. Two friends of Hernandez, Ernest Wallace and Carlos Ortiz, are also charged with murder and will be tried separately. Hernandez is currently in prison during his trial for the the June 2013 shooting death of Odin Lloyd, who was dating his fiancée's sister . Prosecutors contend that the three men, in the early hours of June 17, 2013, picked Lloyd up at his home in Boston and drove him to the industrial park where his body was found riddled with bullets later that day. During the trial, which began in January and featured more than 130 witnesses, prosecutors showed video footage of Hernandez coming and going from his home around the time of Lloyd's death. Investigators did not recover the gun that was used to shoot Lloyd, a .45-caliber Glock pistol. Hernandez faces a charge of murder and two firearms-related violations. If convicted of first-degree murder, he would be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. A second-degree murder conviction would lead to a life sentence with the possibility of parole after 15 years. Hernandez had been a rising star in the National Football League with a $41million contract when he was arrested on June 26, 2013. The Patriots dropped him within hours.

Summary: An eBay listing posted Friday showed a laminated badge featuring a photo of Hernandez and identifying information including height and weight . The listing claiming ID was from Soffolk County Jail was deleted Saturday . No bids had been put on the listing, which had a starting price of $500 . Hernandez is currently in prison during his trial for the the June 2013 shooting death of Odin Lloyd .


A sheep farmer has won an apology from supermarket giant Asda after a leg of lamb she bought from them labelled as British turned out to be imported from the other side of the world. Sue Sharp was shocked to find a stamp on the £11 joint saying it had come from New Zealand despite Asda's packaging claiming it was born, reared and slaughtered in the UK. Mrs Sharp, who runs a 1,600-acre sheep farm with her husband Robert, had purposely sought out British produce in support of her fellow farmers. Misleading: The leg of lamb Sue Sharp bought from Asda in Midlothian, Scotland, claims on the packaging that it is from the UK. But a stamp on the meat (pictured) is from the New Zealand health inspector . But she was horrified when she got home and found the 'home-grown' leg of lamb had actually been flown halfway round the world to the store in Midlothian, Scotland. Asda said the mislabelled lamb was a one-off and that the gaffe was the result of human error. But Mrs Sharp has questioned the claim and is now warning other shoppers to be extra vigilant when choosing their joints of meat. The label on the Asda Butcher's Selection leg states it is 'Born in the UK. Reared in the UK. Slaughtered in the UK. Cut in the UK' but a stamp branded onto the animal's skin carries the stamp of the New Zealand health inspector. The error has been called 'unacceptable' by farming unions who are now demanding to meet with bosses at the supermarket chain to discuss their future plans for selling British lamb. Asda says it has carried out an investigation into the mistake which revealed Mrs Sharp's leg of lamb was the only one mislabelled at the Galashiels store she shopped at. Sue Sharp, 57, has refused to accept Asda's explanation that the mistake was a one-off . Mrs Sharp, 57, whose farm has 1,300 sheep, said: 'As a sheep farmer I'm very interested in making sure I buy British meat. 'The lamb I bought from Asda was clearly labelled UK born, UK raised, UK slaughtered. 'It wasn't until I got home and looked at it more closely that I realised the stamp actually on the meat itself said New Zealand. 'It was a bit of a shock and something I feel rather strongly about as a sheep farmer - the last thing I want to do is buy New Zealand lamb. 'I was completely baffled so I wrote to Asda and they came back apologising but saying it was an isolated incident. 'I just don't believe that. I'm sure it was a mistake but I bet there were more, I can't see how just one could have been wrongly labelled.' She added: 'They've held their hands up but is that enough? A big company like Asda should have procedures in place to make that sort of error pretty much impossible to make. 'As farmers we have to deal with traceability. The form-filling is really onerous, and that needs to apply

Summary: Sue Sharp shocked to find 'home-grown' leg of lamb from New Zealand . She refuses to accept Asda's explanation that it was a one-off mistake . The sheep farmer has now warned shoppers to be extra vigilant .


A new species of glass frog has been discovered with translucent skin so you can see its insides. The creature, named Hyalinobatrachium dianae, was found in the mountains of eastern Costa Rica and has a distinctive call. While most of its body is a brilliant lime green, like all species of glass frogs, the skin on its underside is see-though, making its organs easily visible. A new species of glass frog has been discovered with translucent skin so you can see its insides. Hyalinobatrachium dianae (pictured) was found in the mountains of eastern Costa Rica and has a distinctive call . The animal’s heart, liver and gastrointestinal tract are easily visible. Scientists were surprised to stumble across the frog, given that a through survey of the region was conducted late last century, and reported their find in the journal Zootaxa. The frog was named by Brian Kubicki who discovered it, after his mother Janet Diana Kubicki to thank her for supporting his interest in science, Costa Rica’s Tico Times reported. The animal’s heart, liver and gastrointestinal tract are easily visible (pictured) thanks to translucent skin on its under side. It's distinguishable from other glass frogs which have this strange characteristic, by its long toes and black and white eyes . The bodies of glass frogs are bright green on their backs, while their abdominal skin is translucent. This means that the animal's heart, liver and gastrointestinal tract are visible. The first glass frog was discovered in 1872. They are thought to have originated in South America before spreading into Central America. Glass frogs are generally small, ranging from an inch to three inches in length (2.5cm to 7.5cm). They may look similar to tree frogs, but their eyes face forward, instead of sideways. The frogs are mostly arboreal, meaning that they live in trees and can be found along rivers and streams during the breeding season. Lead author of the study, Dr Kubicki said: Its advertisement call is quite unique…It’s different than any other species that has been discovered.’ The study says the frog’s ‘advertisement call’ consists of ‘a single tonal long metallic whistle-like note with a duration of 0.40–0.55 s... and a dominant frequency of 3.35–3.44 kHz’. It’s likely the frog uses it to find a mate in the mountain forests. Dr Kubicki said that the amphibian sounds more like an insect than a frog, which may explain how experts missed it during their extensive survey. The frog also measures just one inch (2.5cm) long, making it relatively difficult to spot among the foliage in the west forests and rainforests of the Caribbean foothills of Costa Rica where it was discovered at elevations of between 1,312 ft to 2,624 ft (400–800 m). There are 149 known species of glass frogs in Central and South America, 14 of which can be found in Costa Rica. H. dianae stands out from the others because of its captivating black and white eyes - which look similar to Kermit the frog’s - as well as its long, thin feet. They have historically been mistaken for

Summary: Hyalinobatrachium dianae was found in the mountains of east Costa Rica . It's lime-coloured on top but has translucent skin on its underside . Glass frog has a distinctive mating call that resembles a tin whistle . Distinguished from other glass frogs by its eyes, which look like Kermit's .


Cesc Fabregas wore a special protective face mask on Sunday as he scored the winning goal in Chelsea's 1-0 victory over QPR. Having broken his nose last week, the Spaniard netted with just two minutes to go following a poor clearance from QPR goalkeeper Rob Green before removing the mask to celebrate. Fabregas suffered the break during Chelsea's win over Stoke City last Saturday, taking a hit to the face from Charlie Adam's forearm minutes before the Scot struck a 66-yard wondergoal at Stamford Bridge. Cesc Fabregas wore a protective mask during Chelsea's clash with QPR after breaking his nose last week . Fabregas removed the mask as he celebrated scoring a late winner for Chelsea against strugglers QPR . The Spaniard, pictured at Loftus Road, suffered the break during Chelsea's win over Stoke City last Saturday . The protective mask was branded with the Fabregas' initial and squad number for the Premier League clash . Sportsmail exclusively revealed the shield Fabregas would wear against QPR on Wednesday . Fabregas wrote this note to the orthopedic centre and its craftsmen Stefano Duchini and Lucilla Pezzoni . Fabregas travelled to Milan on Tuesday with Chelsea medical director Paco Biosca to have the mask fitted . On Sunday, Fabregas started the game for Chelsea and took to the field - complete with mask - sporting two large bruises around his eyes. Sportsmail exclusively revealed the shield Fabregas would wear at Loftus Road on Wednesday. The former Barcelona star travelled to Milan to see a specialist, who produced masks for Fernando Torres, Petr Cech and Demba Ba previously, in the hope of returning to action as soon as possible. The mask, branded with Fabregas's initial and squad number 'C4', was made by the Ortholabsport, an orthopedic centre in Milan, and their craftsmen Stefano Duchini and Lucilla Pezzoni. The centre became famous for its work with former Chelsea players Torres and Ba, but also work with Manchester City, Fulham and European clubs including Inter Milan and Shakhtar Donetsk as well as the Italian national team. Fabregas travelled to Milan on Tuesday with Chelsea medical director Paco Biosca to have the mask fitted. The 27-year-old, who played on for the entire 90 minutes against Stoke, started for the Blues against QPR as Chelsea look to extend their lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League table. Fabregas suffered the break during Chelsea's win over Stoke City last weekend, taking a hit to the face . The 27-year-old played on for the entire 90 minutes at Stamford Bridge last Saturday despite the knock . Chelsea captain John Terry was forced to wear a protective face mask after fracturing a cheekbone in 2007 . Fernando Torres (right), pictured in action against Basle in 2013, also wore a mask during his time at Chelsea .

Summary: Cesc Fabregas wore protective face mask during Chelsea clash with QPR . Midfielder scored the winning goal as Chelsea claimed a 1-0 victory . Spaniard broke his nose in a challenge with Charlie Adam last Saturday . Chelsea midfielder travelled to Italy to have a protective mask fitted . Ortholabsport have also made masks for Petr Cech and Fernando Torres .


A woman left heartbroken following the end of a relationship asked her friends to pose 'as she was feeling' for a therapeutic photography project. Laura Stevens' photo series 'Another November' captures the stages grief following the breakdown of a relationship. The British photographer, 38, who lives in Paris, found inspiration for the series after her own painful break up. Scroll down for video . 'Jessica' from the series Another November by Laura Stevens shows a woman sitting in a foetal position next to crumpled bed covers . 'Following the ending of a significant relationship in my life, an undoing began,' she writes in an 'artist statement' on her website. 'Whilst adjusting to being a single woman, I started to create a photographic narrative based on the experience of losing love; directing other women to portray the gradual emotional and circumstantial stages, along the well-trodden track of the broken-hearted.' The title of the series refers not only to the month in which she and her partner separated, but also the idea of looking forwards a bleak and lonely winter following a lost summer of love. The talented photographer directed other women to portray the emotional stages often experienced following a break-up from loneliness to loss of appetite and concerns over attractiveness. The photographer said the project helped her deal with her own emotions. She writes: 'By constructing images of the evolving chapters, I was allowed a vantage point from which to view the changes occurring in me, from feelings of pain, confusion and loneliness towards the reconstruction of my identity as an individual.' The photographer, 38, asked friends and women she met to pose based on the experience of losing love, like the one above called 'Amy' 'Lily' shows a nude woman in the bath, staring into the distance in a moment of melancholy . The series of staged performances by different women, who are friends of Laura's or people she was drawn to from the street, are enacted to show an intimate moment of adjustment. 'They are seen isolated, surrounded by textures, colour and empty spaces in a room of their home in Paris,' the artists explains. 'Another November is situated in a deliberately nostalgic present where memories are constructed and irrevocably discolour, looking back to a past not yet acquainted with loss. 'Yet, it is a reminder that time, the arranger of all things, moves only in one direction.' 'Katherine' demonstrates a woman sitting down for dinner alone, appearing to have lost her appetite, her dress mirroring the wilting flowers . Despite the bright coloured lights above the bed, a sombre 'Julie' appears to struggle to get up in the morning . 'Sofia' studies her reflection showing how the end of a relationship can often make women question their attractiveness . Although she was directing the women, Laura says they each came into the project with their own stories of loss and heartbreak they were able to process during shooting. She titled each image after the first name of the woman posing to help create greater intimacy. Some of Laura's photos

Summary: Laura Stevens, 38, who lives in Paris, suffered a painful relationship break-up . British photographer asked friends and women she met to pose for photos of 'how she was feeling' Therapeutic, personal project is called Another November (the month in which she and her partner separated)


A mother was left in shock after her four-year-old daughter discovered a four-foot snake in the bath - just a week after moving into the house. Michelle Woods, from Norton in Teesside, was told by her daughter Elisha Mann that 'something was moving' in the bath. And when the pair walked into the bathroom to check what was there, that's when they came face to face with the reptile. The four-foot red and orange corn snake, which Michelle Woods discovered slithering around in the bathroom of her new home. She believes it may belong to the property's previous tenant . Mrs Woods, a full-time mother, said: 'I thought she was joking, but Elisha made me go and have a look, so I went and checked the bin and nothing was there. 'But then I looked up and I was face-to-face with a snake. I nearly jumped out of my skin and slammed the door shut. 'I even made sure our cat Smotker was locked downstairs in case it tried to attack it. I had no idea at the time if it was dangerous or not.' Panicking, Ms Woods said she called the RSPCA, who were unable to help - so in desperation, posted an appeal on Facebook. Within an hour, a local woman who keeps snakes had recognised her plight and identified the reptile as a corn snake, a non-venomous species normally kept as a pet. The woman then came to the house and took away the snake so Ms Woods and Elisha could get a good night's sleep. Ms Woods, 44, added: 'It was a great response. Obviously, they thought I was just joking at first but when I sent them a picture they posted it up online and I got some help straight away. Michelle Woods with her daughter Elisha Mann, who first spotted the snake in the bath before alerting her mother . It is not clear how the snake ended up in the bathroom, but Ms Woods believes that the previous tenant may have kept snakes as pets and lost the red and orange reptile while moving. She explained: 'We couldn't think of another way it could have got into the house, but goodness knows where it had been for the week we lived there before he spotted it. 'I was petrified at first and I was a bit nervoud about using the bathroom for the rest of the night. 'But luckily we haven't found anything else yet!' But the encounter didn't faze four-year-old Elisha, who said: 'When I saw the snake it was really still. 'I wasn't scared at all. I knew not to touch it. I'm looking forward to telling me friends about it at school.'

Summary: Michelle Woods told by her daughter of 'something moving' in the bath . Went to check and found a four-foot orange corn snake slithering around . Panicking she posted an appeal on Facebook for help to rescue the reptile . Believes her home's previous tenant kept snakes as pets and may have lost it moving out .


Qatar Airways has been named the most reliable airline in the world, thanks to flight punctuality, its modern fleet and the minimal extra fees it charges. And not only did the airline come out on top, it scored a perfect 100 in the research by travel site WanderBat, which ranked the top 22 airlines around the world. Followed closely by Emirates and China Eastern, the top three airlines showed how the Gulf and Asia are dominating the travel market. Travel site, WanderBat, has found Qatar Airways to be the world's most reliable airline . 1. Qatar Airways - 100 12. Tam Airlines - 88 . 2. Emirates - 97 13. Japan Airlines - 87 . 3. China Eastern - 97 14. Egyptair - 87 . 4. Singapore Airlines - 96 15. Eithad Airways - 86 . 5. China Southern Airlines - 93 16. Malaysia Airlines - 85 . 6. Ethiopian Airlines - 92 17. Southwest Airlines - 84 . 7. Air China - 92 18. Qantas - 87 . 8. British Airways - 91 19. Aeroflot - 80 . 9. Saudia - 90 20. China Airlines - 80 . 10. Cathay Pacific - 90 21. Philippine Airlines - 80 . 11. Lan - 88 22. Air Berlin - 79 . In turn, British Airways ranked in eighth place as the only UK airline to make the list. America fared even worse, with one airline making it into 17th place - SouthWest Airlines. WanderBat, has looked at several different factors in order to form a Smart Rating and rank the top international airlines. Looking at on-time performance, checked baggage cost (the number of bags you get to check for free, as well as the cost of checking additional bags) and the average age of the fleet. If any two airlines tied, they were then ranked according to their percentage of on-time flights. Emirates scored an impressive 97 points thanks to its impressive on-time performance and luxurious planes . China Eastern tied with Emirates with a score of 97, but its on-time record was slightly lower . While British Airways only took eighth place, it still boasted a score of 91, coming behind Singapore Airlines, China Southern, Ethiopian and Air China. The top 10 was rounded out with Saudia, Cathay Pacific and Latin American airline Lan. BA was the only European airline to make it into the list, except for Air Berlin, which took 22nd place. Despite its problems last year with the downing of flight MH17 and the disappearance of flight MH370, Malaysia Airlines took 16th place in the table, just behind Etihad and beating SouthWest Airlines.

Summary: Travel site, WanderBat, evaluated the reliability of top international airlines . Considered: on-time performance, flight record, checked baggage costs . Qatar Airways received a perfect 100-point score, followed by Emirates .


Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas showed his softer side by comforting a young fan who was hit by a wayward shot during his side's emphatic 9-1 win over Granada. Casillas handed the supporter his Real Madrid shirt during the half-time interval after previously making sure the injured fan was OK. The veteran custodian alerted the attention of stewards and medical staff shortly after the incident before going over to see the spectator at the break. Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas looks concerned after seeing a young fan get struck by a ball . Stewards and fans rush to the attention of Casillas following the incident at the Santiago Bernabeu . Casillas' kind gesture came during one of the easiest 90 minutes he has had during his prestigious career in the Spanish capital. La Liga giants Real Madrid eased to a 9-1 victory against relegation candidates Granada to pile pressure on league leaders Barcelona. Real Madrid's impressive front three all managed to get on the scoresheet as Cristiano Ronaldo scored five and Karim Benzema netted a brace following Gareth Bale's opener. The young fan looked delighted to have been handed Casillas' No 1 shirt during the interval . The Real Madrid fan grins after receiving Casillas' goalkeeper shirt at the half-time break of his side's 9-1 win .

Summary: Iker Casillas consoled a young fan who was struck during La Liga match . The Real Madrid supporter was handed Casillas' shirt during the interval . Real Madrid hit nine past Granada at the Santiago Bernabeu .


A man shot himself dead at the Universal Studios theme park in Hollywood, California. The man, who has not been named, turned a gun on himself at the amusement park around 2:15pm Friday afternoon, not far from visiting children and families. He was standing in a smoking area behind the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride at the time, according to reports. Chaos: Crowds were seen running around Universal Studios in Hollywood, California, not long after the shooting . Smoking area: The man was said to have shot himself in a secluded part of the theme park, near a Depiscable Me-themed ride . The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department say they arrived at the scene to find the man dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to CBS Los Angeles. Nobody else was injured. Few visitors are thought to have seen the act, because of the secluded spot where the man shot himself. Inside: This video from social media shows guests being herded inside the Despicable Me ride in the aftermath of the shooting . 'Suicide': According to reports, the man turned a gun on himself around the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride, shown above . The ride was closed temporarily and guests were filmed being herded inside the ride by staff in the wake of the killing. Universal Studios has an official policy banning all weapons from its grounds, and searches guests before they enter. It is not clear how the man got past the checks. A parks spokesman told NBC Southern California: 'The safety and security of our guests is always of utmost importance. Business remains open.'

Summary: Man, who has not been named, turned gun on himself at 2:15pm . Was standing by new Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride at the time .


Richie Benaud, the legendary commentator described as the 'Godfather of cricket', has died at the age of 84. The iconic broadcaster passed away peacefully in his sleep overnight surrounded by his wife Daphne and family. He had been receiving radiation treatment for skin cancer since November when he was admitted to a Sydney hospice on Thursday. News of his death threw the cricket world and beyond into mourning as tributes flowed in to a man remembered for his wry sense of humour, expertise and for simply being a 'true gentleman'. In recognition of his towering stature, Prime Minister Tony Abbott has offered his family a state funeral. Scroll down for videos . 'Godfather of cricket': Legendary commentator and former Australia captain Richie Benaud has died aged 84 . Cricket commentator Richie Benaud has died aged 84 in a Sydney hospice after battling skin cancer . Respected: Benaud died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his wife Daphne (above) and family members . A veteran of 63 Test matches, Benaud played a key role in the formation of World Series Cricket in the 1970s . A veteran of 63 Test matches, Benaud played a pivotal role in the formation of World Series Cricket in the 1970s and was one of the world's most recognised commentators. In a broadcast career spanning more than five decades, he was instrumental in establishing one-day cricket on television. Such was influence, his dry one-liners and impeccable delivery - including one simple word 'marvellous' - were adopted as part of the Australian lexicon. Former Australian spin bowler Shane Warne penned a heartfelt tribute on social media calling him the 'Godfather of cricket'. 'As a cricketer, commentator and as a person, you were the best there's ever been,' he wrote in a note to Benaud. 'For me it was an honour and a privilege to call you a close friend and mentor. 'We had so many wonderful times together, talking cricket and in particular, our love and passion of leg spin bowling. Former captain Richie Benaud stands by a sculpture of himself at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 2008 . Floral tributes have started to gather at the bronze statue of Richie Benaud at the Sydney Cricket Ground . The flags at the Sydney Cricket Ground were flying at half mast on Friday following Benaud's death . As a player, Benaud was a trailblazing all-rounder who took 248 wickets and scored 2,201 runs in 63 Tests while never losing a series in charge of his country. He enjoyed a remarkable Test career as a wily leg-spin bowler and middle-order batsman which ended with his retirement in 1964. Benaud scored three Test centuries and once hit 11 sixes in a first class innings. After retiring, Benaud became a commentary icon initially with the BBC in England and later in his native Australia. In a broadcast career spanning more than five decades, he was instrumental in establishing one-day cricket on television. Such was influence, his dry one-liners and impeccable delivery - including one simple word 'marvellous' - were adopted as part of

Summary: Former Australian captain died peacefully in his sleep at a Sydney hospice . He had been receiving radiation treatment for skin cancer since November . Benaud had witnessed, as player and commentator, over 500 Test matches . Tributes flowed in to the legendary 'Godfather of cricket' from all circles . Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott offers his family a state funeral .


Lightning, floods and a deluge of hailstones descended on St Louis Tuesday as powerful storms pummeled the mid-United States. Roads around the Missouri city were flooded in the intense downpour, with one town recording more than two inches of rain in half an hour. Several crashes followed the atrocious driving weather, though no injuries were immediately reported. Muds and floods: Roads around St Louis, Missouri, were deluged with rainwater following fierce thunderstorms . Floating away: Here a trash can is seen floating down a street affected by the floods, as a car kicks up spray trying to ford the waters . Downpour: The area was faced with a deluge of hail stones - an enormous pile of which are pictured here . The storms, accompanied by thunder and lightning, also hit further north, barreling into parts of Indiana and knocking down trees and power lines. The severe weather in Missouri produced reports of more than 3 inches of rainfall near Augusta west of St. Louis, National Weather Service meteorologist Laura Kanofsky said. Areas of flash flooding were commonplace throughout St. Louis County before the band of severe weather crept out of the region before noon Tuesday, she added. KMOV-TV reported that a lightning strike caused a Mississippi River traffic signal on the Eads Bridge linking Missouri and Illinois to malfunction. Crews notified the Coast Guard to inform any barge traffic of the issue. Later in the day, storms in southwestern Indiana toppled trees and downed power lines. Indiana State Police reported that strong winds caused a semitrailer to overturn on Interstate 69 near Evansville. Wind gusts measuring 70 mph were recorded in Spencer. Wet n wild: Flash flooding tore through St Louis county after hours of storms. In some palces, two inches of rain hit in just half an hour . More storms were possible elsewhere in the central U.S. Spring warming and changes in where the jet stream carves a path in the upper atmosphere were combining to increase the chances of severe weather across the Plains on Wednesday and Thursday, the Storm Prediction Center said. Particularly strong storms were possible in Kansas and Oklahoma on Wednesday and across Illinois on Thursday, with large hail, high wind gusts and a few tornadoes possible. Other severe storms could form from Michigan to Texas both days. The various contributors to severe weather — instability, heat, frontal passages — won't time out perfectly Wednesday but still will cause problems, said Greg Carbin, the warning coordination meteorologist at the Norman, Oklahoma-based center. 'By Thursday, it looks like all those ingredients come together. The timing looks better. You can really blow up some big storms,' Carbin said.

Summary: St Louis was hit Tuesday by flash floods . A nearby town had more than two inches of rain in less than half an hour .


Picture the scene. You’ve just bought a new outfit and you’d really like a new nail polish to co-ordinate with it. Or perhaps you’ve picked up a dress for a party the same night and it needs more of a glitzy make-up look than usual. Now, you no longer need to hotfoot it to the department store or chemist to stock up on make-up — because fashion retailers have got in on the beauty act. Fashion retailers have started to get in on the beauty act with plenty of shops now offering their own make-up ranges as well as clothing . From Marks and Spencer to Primark, they’re all at it, flogging foundation and lippy alongside frocks and leggings. But are any of them worth splashing your cash on? Claire Coleman put some of the biggest fashion beauty brands to the test . . . Topshop Beauty . The High Street giant has all of this season’s beauty looks, from a rainbow of nail polishes (£6) to Lip Ombre (£9) — sets of two cream-to-powder formulation lip colours to be worn in tandem (caution: lips must be very well moisturised). The Foundation (£16) was a rather pleasant surprise. It has a good amount of silicone, so slides on easily, and coverage is smooth — but there are only four shades and the dropper applicator is a bit of a gimmick. Topshop Beauty's eye shadow (top left and right) creates an iridescent shimmer and the Lunar colour is perfect for a smokey eye while the High Street giant also stocks a wide range of nail polish and lip colour . Star buy: Mono Eye Shadow (£5). Don’t be put off by their initial glittery appearance. Once on, they’re not nearly as sparkly, with more of an iridescent shimmer. Lunar, a purplish black, is perfect for a smokey eye. Don’t bother with: Concealer (£10). The pump bottle dispenses more than you need. It covers well, but the result is flat, with not enough luminescence to brighten the under-eye area. Next Make Me Beautiful . This collection, in its chunky silver and transparent packaging, was a real surprise. With everything from Confetti Effects Nail Colour (£4) to Eye Shadow Quads (£7.50), which can be used wet or dry, in elegant, wearable shades, there’s something for everyone. But I wish they wouldn’t package stuff together, like the Face Primer and Face Illuminator (£20 for both) — the former has too much silicone and feels greasy, while the latter has a subtle glow to wear alone or under foundation. Next's Make Me Beautiful Matte Lip Colour (pictured) is moisturising with tonnes of pigment and almost matches up to Charlotte Tilbury’s Red Carpet Red lip colour . Star buy: Matte Lip Colour (£8 or £20 for three). I loved the Classic Red almost as much as Charlotte Tilbury’s Red Carpet Red, which is miles more expensive. Moisturising and with tonnes of pigment, just blot and reapply to get a bit more staying power. Don’t bother with: Sheer Chubby Stick (£8) — it was greasy and a bit disappointing.

Summary: Fashion retailers have started to produce their own make-up ranges . You no longer have to head across town to a chemist or department store . But are any of these High Street ranges worth splashing your cash on?


Kevin Gameiro saved his goalkeeper's blushes with a late equaliser which put defending champions Sevilla into the last four of the Europa League. Beto had looked to have cost his side their progress, with the game heading towards extra time, before substitute Gameiro arrived to slot home with five minutes remaining. It had been a risk to start the Portuguese keeper, but Sevilla boss Unai Emery decided it one he was prepared to take, despite Beto's absence since a game against Real Madrid in the first week of February. Carlos Bacca slams home the early penalty after Vitolo had been brought down by Neto after five minute . Hulk celebrates his goal with Axel Witsel but Zenit couldn't hold on for extra time in the end . It was a gamble that spectacularly back-fired, with the keeper gifting Zenit two of the softest goals imaginable, to see the holders surrender a two-goal lead in the tie. First, just a matter of seconds after the half-time break, with Sevilla two goals up on aggregate a cruising, Beto dropped the ball, under no pressure, at the feet of Salomon Rondon, allowing the Venezuelan to rekindle the tie from a matter of yards. Then, when Brazilian forward Hulk hit a speculative, but not overly threatening shot from 40 yards, Beto could only flap it over his own line, turning the tie on its head and sending it towards extra time. But as Zenit looked to apply the pressure, and Beto attempted to atone himself with two stunning saves, one from each of the two goalscorers, the champions struck on the break. Bacca is mobbed by his Sevilla team-mates after putting them in complete control of the tie early on . Zenit: Lodygin, Criscito, Neto, Lombaerts, Smolnikov; Garcia, Witsel; Danny, Shatov, Hulk, Rondon (Kerzhakov 83 mins) Subs not used: Malafeev, Rodic, Anyukov, Tymoshchuk, Sheydaev, Arshavin . Goal: Rondon 48, Hulk 72 . Booked: Neto, Witsel, Lodygin . Sevilla: Beto, Tremoulinas, Pareja (Iborra 22), Coke, Carrico, Vidal, Vitolo (Suarez 92), Banega, Mbia, Krychowiak, Bacca (Gameiro 72) Subs not used: Rico, Figueiras, Navarro, Reyes . Goal: Bacca 6, Gameiro 85 . Booked: Iborra . It was a pulsating finish to a game that had started promisingly, but looked to have faded away somewhat in the first half. The Spanish side carried a slim lead, given them by a stunning Denis Suarez volley at the end of the first leg, into the second game, but Zenit were optimistic after scoring an away goal in Seville, which gave them a perceived edge. That advantage lasted little more than five minutes however, as defender Neto stupidly dived in on Sevilla winger Vitolo, to concede an early penalty. It was a bizarre challenge to make, with Vitolo running towards the byline, and the ball not even close to within winning distance. The contact may have been minimal, but the fact that it was there at all was as much down to Neto's stupidity as anything else, and it was hard to feel sympathy for the Portuguese defender. Carlos Bacca was not in

Summary: Carlos Bacca puts Sevilla ahead from the spot after Vitolo was fouled . Salomon Rondon equalises following blunder from Beto . Beto gives away second goal when he turns Hulk shot over his own line . Kevin Gameiro wins the tie for Sevilla on break in closing minutes .


Model Karlie Kloss is spreading her passion for computer coding and empowering young women by teaming up with the Flatiron School in New York to offer teen girls around the country scholarships to the academy's software engineering program this summer. The 22-year-old's Kode With Karlie scholarships will provide 20 girls between the ages of 13 and 18 free tuition to the same two-week coding course she took last year at the Flatiron Pre-College Academy. 'Code is only going to continue to play a major role in defining our future,' she says in a video promoting Kode With Karlie. 'I think it's crucial that young women learn to code as early as possible to ensure that we [...] have a voice and a stake in what the world looks like.' Scroll down for video . Role model: Karlie Kloss can be seen flexing her muscles in a promotional video for her Kode With Karlie scholarship program, which will provide 20 young girls free tuition for a computer coding course this summer . Team player: The 22-year-old model was filmed working with other students at the Flatiron School in New York, where her scholarship recipients will be taking a two week software engineering program . Karlie is donating $20,000 of her own money for the classes, which cost $2,000 per student, while the Flatiron school has offered to match her contribution. The blonde beauty, who describes herself as a 'model, ballerina and cookie expert' in the clip, explains that she learned how 'creative coding truly is' when she studied it last summer. 'Similar to dance and fashion, coding is a form of self-expression,' she says. 'It's a way to turn a cool, innovative idea into a product, website, app, tool or experience.' Karlie says it was this revelation that inspired her to share her passion with other girls across the country. Major revelation: Karlie attended the coding course, which costs $2,000 per student, last year . Deep in thought: The former Victoria's Secret Angel can be seen working on a computer programming project with other students . Completed project: Karlie and other students watched their hard work pay off as their creation took flight . After the course, her 20 scholarship recipients will understand the 'building blocks of coding' and have already built and deployed their own app to the web. In order to apply for the scholarship, female students are asked to film a 60 second video explaining how they plan to use their 'coding super powers' after they complete the course. Karlie took to social media yesterday to promote the opportunity, tweeting: 'Who runs the world? CODERS! Apply for the #KodeWithKarlie Scholarship @FlatironSchool for your chance to learn code! [sic]' And it's clear that Karlie, who also co-founded Karlie’s Kookies with chef and owner of Milk Bar Christina Tosi, takes her entrepreneurial roles and studies seriously. Stellar student: Karlie can be seen working with other students at the software engineering class last summer . Combined interests: The blonde beauty can be seen speaking on a panel about how technology revolutionized fashion week

Summary: The 22-year-old teamed up with the Flatiron School in New York to offer 20 girls free tuition to a two-week software engineering program . Karlie attended the course last year and was inspired to share her experience with young girls across the country . The model gave $20,000 of her own money to create the scholarship, with the Flatiron School matching her donation .


Lionel Messi is not the best player in the world, neither is Cristiano Ronaldo - that title belongs to Paris Saint-Germain forward Javier Pastore, according to Eric Cantona. Making a rare foray into discussing football matters, Manchester United legend Cantona delivered his surprising verdict that the Argentine was the ‘most creative’ player in the world. ‘The best player in the world, the most exciting player in the world, is [Javier] Pastore from Paris Saint-Germain,’ said Cantona, ‘Why? Because I watched two games just to see Pastore playing, giving passes. He has got something special. Because football is interactive, it's why football is so popular, I think.’ Javier Pastore (right) celebrates after winning the French League Cup with PSG last Saturday . The Argentina international is the best player in the world, according to former striker Eric Cantona . The former Manchester United forward was speaking at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Shanghai . Pastore, who cost the French league leaders £29million, has three goals and five assists this season compared with Messi’s 45 goals for Barcelona and Cristiano Ronaldo’s 51 for Spanish rivals Real Madrid. But statistics did not colour Cantona’s assessment. ‘Pastore can do things that the other ones don't know, he does things that surprise you every time. Not only in scoring goals, spectacular goals - everything. Just passing. He's a very creative player. He's the most creative player, I think, in the world today. It's why I think he's the best player in the world, because I love this kind of player.’ Cantona was third in the Ballon d’Or in 1993 behind Roberto Baggio and Dennis Bergkamp. He won the Premier League four times with United before retiring from playing aged 30. No stranger to prompting debate, Cantona invited more controversy by suggesting Spain had only won the World Cup because of the influence of Barcelona on the national team. Cristiano Ronaldo was crowned the best player in the world for 2014 at the award ceremony in January . The Real Madrid forward has scored 51 goals in all competitions this season . Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has also been overlooked by Cantona despite netting 45 times this season . ‘Catalonia won the World Cup,’ said Cantona, speaking at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Shanghai. ‘Spain won it with 10 Barcelona players in the team. Spain did not win the World Cup, Catalonia did. Barcelona won it. ‘My grandparents are from Catalunya, from Barcelona. They arrived in France in '39. There was a civil war. So, I am very proud of Barcelona and all that they have done. ‘I’m sure that as soon as the youth set-up from Barcelona and other Spanish teams draw new, good players, Spain will emerge again.’

Summary: Eric Cantona says PSG midfielder Javier Pastore is world's best player . Pastore cost the French champions £29million from Palermo in 2011 . Argentine has scored three goals and made five more this season . Pastore is the most creative player in the world according to Cantona . Frenchman also says Spain only won World Cup because of Barcelona .


Kim Kardashian continued her tour of the tour of the Holy Land with husband Kanye West and their daughter North, as she visited the site of Jesus Christ's crucifixion. On Monday, she took her family to Jerusalem's Old City - the reputed location of the historical religious event - to visit Armenian church St James Cathedral in order to baptise their little girl. And, clearly overwhelmed and honoured by the pilgrimage, Kim took to Instagram to share a couple of pictures from inside the holy building. Scroll down for video . Humbled: Kim Kardashian seemed amazed to be inside Saint James Cathedral in Jerusalem's Old City on Monday, the location for her daughter North's baptism . Along with her artful first post from inside the St James Cathedral in Jerusalem's Old City, Kim revealed it had been an early start for the family. 'Good morning Jerusalem! We woke up really early to see the site where the crucifixion of Jesus Christ took place,' she wrote. The image showed the ornate interior of the 12th century church, which sits in the Armenian quarter of the city, the capital of Israel. Family time: Another picture posted on Kim's Instagram showed her and husband Kanye West crouching under the statue of Jesus Christ . A second shot posted on the reality TV star's Instagram page showed herself and Kanye crouching under the statue of Jesus Christ on the crucifix, although as it was heavily filtered, the showbiz couple were hard to see. The centuries-old church in the Holy Land was the location of choice for the Kardashian-Wests for the baptism of their nearly two-year-old daughter. And as they approached the iconic building, they fended off swooning fans as they entered it. Archbishop Aris Shirvanian, an Armenian church official, revealed the family had arrived for a baptism ceremony. Surprise stop: Kim, Kanye and North arrived early on Monday in Jerusalem 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 . '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). 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 . 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

Summary: Kim Kardashian shared pictures from the baptism of her daughter North, held at Saint James Cathedral in Jerusalem's Old City . The 12th century church sits within the Armenian quarter of the Old City, the reputed site of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ . Khloe Kardashian is godmother, while a priest acted as North's godfather . North wore white baptismal gown in keeping with tradition . The youngster is now a Christian and a member of the Armenian church .


Conviction: Amy Wilkinson, 28, left, the granddaughter of former Manchester United manager Tommy Docherty, has admitted falsely claiming almost £18,000 in benefits . The granddaughter of former Manchester United manager Tommy Docherty has admitted falsely claiming almost £18,000 in benefits. Amy Wilkinson, 28, claimed housing benefit and council tax benefit even though she was living in a home owned by her mother and her partner, who was also working. Wilkinson, who was a British Airways cabin crew attendant, was ordered to pay back a total of £17,604 that she claimed over two years when she appeared at South and East Cheshire Magistrates Court last week. She admitted two charges of dishonestly making false representations in order to claim housing benefit, Council Tax benefit and income support. Magistrates sentenced her to 24 weeks' imprisonment suspended for 24 months and ordered her to pay costs of £675 and a victim surcharge of £50. Her grandfather, Tommy Docherty, now 86, was manager of Manchester United from 1972 until 1977. He was sacked over his affair with the wife of the team's physio in 1977. Steph Cordon, Cheshire East Council's head of communities, said: 'It is a big mistake for fraudsters to think they can get away with claiming benefits they are not entitled to. 'They risk ending up with a criminal conviction for a serious offence of dishonesty and being ordered to repay the money they have falsely claimed. 'We have a zero-tolerance policy towards benefit fraud because we are determined to ensure that the benefits system works for people who really need help.' Wilkinson of Knutsford, applied for housing benefit and Council Tax benefit in April 2011, saying that she was on a low income, was living in a privately-rented property and needed assistance with her rent and council tax, a court heard, . Football star: Tommy Docherty, now 86, was manager of Manchester United from 1972 until 1977, pictured here after winning the FA Cup in his final year at the club . She also made a claim for income support to help her and her daughter as she had no other income. Fundraising: A pregnant Amy Wilkinson outside Downing Street in 2011 after she raised £10,000 for charity after the death of her son . However, investigators from Cheshire East Council's benefit fraud investigation team and the Department for Work and Pensions found she had failed to declare that her mother owned the property for which she was claiming housing benefit. They also discovered that Wilkinson's partner had joined her household in January 2012 and had been supporting her and the family financially. Over a two-year period, she received a total of £17,604 in state benefits that she was not entitled to. She will have to repay in full the benefits that she fraudulently obtained. In 2011 she raised more than £10,000 for baby charity Tommy's and was thanked by the Chancellor George Osborne, who is also her local MP. She spent 18 months fundraising after she went into labour at 29 weeks and lost her son, Billy John, who tragically only

Summary: Amy Wilkinson, 28, falsely claimed housing benefit and Council Tax benefit . Court gives her suspended sentence and orders her to pay back £18,000 . Her grandfather Tommy Docherty managed Man United from 1972 to 1977 .


Richie Benaud has passed away at the age of 84 after a short battle with skin cancer but the man who spoke with an unrivalled blend of insight, authority and wit from commentary boxes at cricket matches across the globe will always be remembered. Here, Sportsmail recounts 10 of his finest moments from his broadcasting career. Richie Benaud, one of cricket's great personalities, has died at the age of 84 after battling skin cancer . 1. BALL OF THE CENTURY . Benaud was on hand to talk viewers through Shane Warne's first test delivery for Australia in England in the 1993 Ashes, which turned out to be a stunning dismissal of Mike Gatting. 2. AUSTRALIA'S UNDERARM BALL . Benaud was renowned for his calming tone as broadcaster but his pure disdain for Trevor Chappell's underarm delivery for Australia against New Zealand in 1981 is equally as memorable. 'One of the worst things I have ever seen done on a cricket field,' he raged from the Channel Nine studio. 3. LAST SPELL OF COMMENTARY IN ENGLAND . Benaud's final commentary duties for Channel 4 came in the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval in 2005 and was commemorated by members of the crowd waving banners in tribute. 4. 'YOU'VE GOT TO CHECK IF THEY'RE STILL THERE!' Benaud's cricketing knowledge was matched with sharp turn of humour, an example being when he saw a player get hit by a cricket ball in a place no man wishes to get hit. 5. ANDREW SYMONDS STOPS A STREAKER . Thankfully, Benaud was on hand to embellish one of cricket's more bizarre moments during a one-day international between Australia and India. 6. TRIBUTE TO PHILLIP HUGHES . Benaud narrated Channel Nine's powerful tribute to Phillip Hughes in November 2014. 7. GEOFFREY BOYCOTT RUNS OUT DEREK RANDALL . Now a commentator himself, one can only imagine the uproar if Geoffrey Boycott saw a modern day player run his batting partner out in the reckless manner he did to Derek Randall. But Benaud's take was typically measured. 8. BENAUD COMPARES DON BRADMAN WITH SACHIN TENDULKAR . Benaud's fascinating dissection of Sachin Tendulkar's capabilities compared to Don Bradman show not only what an encyclopedic knowledge of cricket he possessed, but also how his understanding of the game evolved alongside the sport itself. 9. BENAUD ON BOTHAM . Sir Ian Botham's ferocious unbeaten 149 for England in the 3rd Test of the 1981 Ashes at Headingly had Benaud unleashing some of his best lines. 10. INTRODUCING 'AUSTRALIA'S BIGGEST SUMMER OF CRICKET EVER' One of Benaud's final pieces of work saw him introduce Australia's cricketing summer of 2014, where he looked ahead to his home country co-hosting the World Cup. His enthusiasm is vibrant and infectious, with his voice galvanised by excitement. P.S... HE COULD PLAY, TOO! Benaud excelled as a broadcaster and his voice will always conjure memories of cricket's greatest moments but before embarking on a media career, he was a magnificent player. He captained Australia during their domination of the game during the late 1950's, spearheading their success with

Summary: Richie Benaud died at the age of 84 after battling skin cancer . His commentary style is considered synonymous with cricket . Sportsmail recalls 10 of his best moments in the commentary box . READ: When Richie Benaud welcomed viewers, they were able to relax . CLICK HERE for Richie Benaud tributes as cricket world mourns legend .


Tottenham defender Kyle Walker faces another four weeks on the sidelines after picking up an injury against Burnley earlier this month. Scans showed the England international had not broken his foot but, following a further examination, Tottenham confirmed Walker faces another month out of action. There were fears the England defender may have fractured his right foot after taking a hefty blow from a collision with Kieran Trippier during the draw at Burnley on April 5. Tottenham's Kyle Walker faces a further months out after injuring his foot against Burnley earlier this month . Walker had sustained the injury following a heavy collision with Burnley defender Kieran Trippier at Turf Moor . Walker has been provided with a protective boot to ensure no further damage is caused. The club announced on Tottenham's official website on Wednesday: 'Following further examination and consultation, the Club can confirm that Kyle Walker is expected to be sidelined for a further four weeks as he continues his recovery from a foot injury.' The prognosis suggests Walker will miss Tottenham's next four Premier League fixtures but could be fit in time to return for the last day of the season against Everton at Goodison Park . Scans revealed that Walker had not broken his foot but the England defender faces another four weeks out .

Summary: Tottenham full-back Kyle Walker sustained a foot injury against Burnley . Early fears that the foot was broken were allayed following scans . However, England international faces another four weeks out .


The sun is shining, the mercury is climbing and the trees are finally in blossom. Spring has finally sprung and it's time to get outdoors and take advantage of the warm weather and vivid colours. Whether you prefer a stroll around The Netherlands' Keukenhof Gardens, largely recognised as one of the world's most beautiful springtime wonders, or to take in the sights of the Smithsonian alongside Washington's cherry blossom trees, there are plenty of incredible blooms on display all around the globe as well as some beautiful bluebell-spotting opportunities in the UK. MailOnline Travel has compiled the most beautiful spring destinations for those looking to get in a unique getaway before the summer travel rush begins. In Lisse, the Netherlands, the famed Keukenhof Gardens are a must-visit for all those looking to take in beautiful springtime blooms . Keukenhof Gardens, The Netherlands . Come celebrate the breathtaking awakening of daffodils, tulips and hyacinths in the picturesque town of Lisse, just an hour by train from Amsterdam. Known as one of the world's most beautiful gardens, the local Keukenhof boasts seven million blooms, stunning waterways, windmills and even a petting zoo for children. Stroll along the park's 15 kilometres of walking paths and explore the large indoor exhibition pavilions named after Dutch royals. Also located nearby is the Keukenof Castle, a Dutch manor built in the 17th century. Open between March 20 and May 17 each year, the Keukenof Gardens are home to seven million flowers, all of which are hand-planted . Visitors should note, however, that their window of opportunity to visit the park is limited. Still, despite the Keukenof Gardens being open only between March 20 to May 17 each year, the attraction sees more than one million visitors. This year, the 32-hectare park will pay tribute to the late Van Gogh with their curated, hand-planted floral designs. One of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, the Kenrouken in Kanazawa is known for their breathtaking cherry blossom blooms . Kanazawa, Japan . It's hard to know just when the cherry blossoms will bloom in Japan each year, but in Kanazawa in the Ishikawa region of Japan, it's traditionally during the first half of the month of April. Because the winter is generally cooler in the area, compared to Tokyo and Kyoto, it takes a bit longer for the blooms to thaw. The nearby Kenrokuen Garden, designated as a National Site of Historical Significance, is part of the Kanazawa Castle grounds and open the public free of charge for the two weeks surrounding the cherry blossom season. And be sure to stick around until sunset, as groundskeepers add fairy lights to the beautifully-hued trees in the evenings. If you'd like to walk among the bluebells during their short yearly stay in the Hallerbos forest, you'll have to time your visit perfectly . Hallerbos, Belgium . For those looking to walk among the Belgian bluebells, it's a race against the clock. Admirers flock to the Hallerbos, a forest in Flemish Brabant, Belgium, in hopes of spotting the flowers during their short stay each

Summary: To honour the warm weather, MailOnline Travel has compiled a list of the world's must-visit springtime destinations . In the Netherlands, the country's famed Keukenhof Gardens are open only from March 20 through May 17 . Head to Kanazawa, Japan, to take in the cherry tree blossoms, which traditionally bloom in the first half of April . In nearby Northumberland, vibrant red poppies light up the area's rolling hills from late spring to early summer .


They might be separated by 613 miles, the French Alps and the English Channel but the romance is clearly still very much alive for Pippa Middleton and her stockbroker boyfriend Nico Jackson. Despite reports earlier this year that claimed the pair were on the verge of a split, the two presented a united front as they left a restaurant in Fulham last night. Miss Middleton, 31, who wore a low-key tailored cream blazer, a heart-print top and dark denim jeans, walked hand-in-hand with her boyfriend of two years before leaning in for a brief kiss. Scroll down for video . Romantic evening: Pippa Middleton and boyfriend Nico Jackson share a kiss as they walk down the street . Looking good: The 31-year-old was pretty in a tailored cream blazer, denim jeans and a heart-print top . The Cendrillon leather ballet flats . Buy here... Visit site . When it comes to flat shoes, Jemima Vine rules the roost. And although the brand is a favorite with celebs, it seems Pippa Middleton has a particularly soft spot for the flat shoe experts. She's been spotted previously wearing at least four different variations on their signature pointed flat design, with this lizard material style being the latest to catch her eye. We can understand why Pippa is so obsessed with them. After all, flat shoes are a staple item in any stylista's wardrobe, so why wouldn't you invest in a luxe-looking pair like these that are guarantee to endure season after season? Take a leaf out of Pippa's stylish and practical book, and click right to snap them up. But if you're after a budget buy, then get the look with our edit below with picks from Kohl's and Nordstrom, we've made certain that you will certainly find the shoe that fits. BP pointed flats at Nordstrom . Visit site . Kohl's pointed flat shoe . Visit site . Vince Camuto Hillis flats at Macy's . Visit site . French Connection pointed flat at Nordstrom . Visit site . Mr Jackson, who at 36 is five years Miss Middleton's senior, looked equally happy to be there, extending a protective arm around his girlfriend and at one point, giving her famous derrière a pat. The two had been enjoying a romantic supper at upmarket restaurant Margaux, which boasts a menu that 'highlights European classics in a stylish urban setting'. Although it is not known what Miss Middleton and Mr Jackson ordered, starters include a courgette and basil veloute for £8 and wild sea bass ceviche for £13. Among the main courses are seared Orkney scallops served with jerusalem artichoke purée, lemon and black olive for £19, and a pan-seared Angus fillet for £29. Still on: The pair, who had been rumoured to be on the verge of a split, appeared closer than ever . Close: Mr Jackson, 36, was even seen giving Miss Middleton's famous derrière a pat . Neither Miss Middleton nor Mr Jackson are any stranger to fine-dining, in particular Geneva-based Mr Jackson, who has some of the world's top restaurants on his

Summary: Pippa Middleton, 31, was spotted arm-in-arm with Nico Jackson, 36 . The two live in different countries but are clearly very much together . Earlier this year, it was reported they were on the verge of a split . Miss Middleton will become an aunt for the second time within days . The Duchess of Cambridge's due date is thought to be this Saturday .


More than 30 drunk and disorderly University of Kentucky fans were arrested near the school's Lexington campus Saturday night after the previously undefeated team was kicked out of the NCAA tournament. The Wildcats faced off against the University of Wisconsin Badgers in Saturday night's semi-final game, breaking their winning streak with a 71-64 loss. Now, its Wisconsin heading to Monday's final to play Duke - their first final since 1941. But while the Badgers were still celebrating on the court Saturday night, violence broke out on the streets of UK's campus in Lexington where a huge crowd gathered to vent the loss. Scroll down for video . Upset: More than a thousand disappointed University of Kentucky fans gathered near the school's Lexington campus Saturday night, following the team's ousting from the NCAA tournament . Inflamed: The crowd of angry fans set fires and smashed bottles following the loss to the University of Wisconsin . Rowdy: Throughout the night, police in riot gear arrested 31 people on charges of public intoxication and disorderly conduct . Winners: The University of Wisconsin Badgers will now face off against Duke in the NCAA final on Monday - the school's first since 1941 . Pictures of the anti-celebration showed a crowd of more than a thousand people in blue and white setting fires on State Street. Throughout the night, police in riot gear arrested 31 people from the 'rowdy, and at at times hostile' crowd on charges of public intoxication and disorderly conduct. Another three people were taken to the hospital for non-serious injuries. Lexington Police Department spokesman Sherelle Roberts says the situation was cleared up by 2:15am. Tense: University of Kentucky fans watch the game Saturday night on a projector set up in a backyard . Taken into custody: Lexington city officials described the crowd as 'rowdy, and at at times hostile' on their Twitter page . Out of control: A Lexington Police Department officials says the situation was cleared up by 2:15am . Slammer: Above, police cart off one of the 31 people arrested at last night's gathering in Lexington, Kentucky . 'This was a citywide effort to clear this situation ... it really requires the whole city to come together in situations like these,' Ms Roberts said. Meanwhile, University of Wisconsin fans in Madison also gathered near campus Saturday night to celebrate the big win. One man climbed a flag pole to chant 'USA! USA!' Authorities say no significant problems occurred during that gathering. Oh the misery: Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts in the post game press conference after being defeated by the Wisconsin Badgers during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal Saturday . Grab: Traevon Jacksonof the Wisconsin Badgers (left) defends Andrew Harrison of the Kentucky Wildcats in the second half during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 4 . Are we gonna win?: Duje Dukan and Traevon Jacksonof the Wisconsin Badgers (front) look on from the bench with teammates late in the game against the Kentucky Wildcats . Please no: A Kentucky Wildcats fan

Summary: The University of Kentucky's winning streak was brought to an end Saturday night with a 71-64 loss to the University of Wisconsin . The Wisconsin Badgers will now play Duke for the NCAA tournament title Monday night - their first final since 1941 . A crowd of more than a thousand gathered near UK's Lexington campus Saturday night to mourn the loss . Police in riot gear arrested 31 people at that gathering on charges of public intoxication and disorderly conduct .


A mother and her teenage daughter have been arrested after a video of them fighting with a student at a high school was posted online. The pair were caught on camera at Langham Creek High School, in Houston on Tuesday. The mother, who has not been identified, was reportedly angry with the girl because she had allegedly been bullying her daughter, reports Channel 2. Scroll down for video . A mother and her teenage daughter have been arrested after a video of them fighting with a student at a high school was posted online. The mom is seen in a black top on the right and the victim is center wearing white . The mother, who has not been identified, was reportedly angry with the girl because she had allegedly been bullying her daughter, reports Channel 2 . The video, which was posted online, but has now been taken down, shows the mother - wearing jeans and black top - attacking the student along with another girl - presumably her daughter. At one point the student's hair extension is ripped out as she cries out in pain and tries to escape. A circle of students watch the brawl from the sidelines. School security guards and staff manage eventually break up the fight, reports Click2Houston. The video, which was posted online, but has now been taken down, shows the mother - wearing jeans and black top - attacking the student along with another girl - presumably her daughter . A spokesperson for Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District said the mother bypassed the school's front desk and then joined her daughter in physically assaulting the student . A spokesperson for Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District said the mother bypassed the school's front desk and then joined her daughter in physically assaulting the student. Assistant school superintendent Nicole Ray told KHOU: 'We are outraged and disappointed by the incident that took place today. 'This type of behavior will not be tolerated.' The Harris County Sheriff's Office and Harris County District Attorney's Office are now investigating. The brawl took place at Langham Creek High School, in Houston on Tuesday (file photo)

Summary: Brawl caught on video at Langham Creek High School, Houston . The mother, who has not been identified, was reportedly angry with the girl because she had allegedly been bullying her daughter . A circle of students watch the brawl from the sidelines - the video was later posted on social media .


Scarface and Godfather actor Al Pacino is offering die-hard fans the chance to fly with him on a private jet – but it will set them back an eye-watering sum of £25,000 (or $41,500). The unusual meet and greet is part of a ticket package offered by a Cambridge-based tour operator ahead of Pacino’s three-city speaking tour in the UK and Ireland. But the 74-year-old actor, who has made millions over an illustrious career spanning six decades, is drawing criticism for the pricey promotion. Die-hard fans of actor Al Pacino can fly on a private jet with him from Glasgow to London for £25,000 . Event Travel, which is offering the five-figure ticket package, declined to say whether anyone has paid for a spot on the private jet, which will fly from Glasgow to London. Most commercial flights on the same route last roughly 80 minutes. According to an online itinerary, the package includes a commercial flight ticket from any UK airport to Glasgow, plus a ticket to Pacino’s show in the Scottish city on May 19. The VIP package, priced from £25,000 or $41,555 per person, includes: . Up to two hardcore fans will then fly from Glasgow to London with Pacino on his entourage after the show, giving them the perfect opportunity to corner the actor and question about his roles as Tony Montana in the cult film Scarface, Michael Corleone in The Godfather trilogy, or his Academy Award-winning performance in Scent of a Woman. Dubbed ‘The Amazing Experience’, it also includes three nights in a five-star hotel in London, transfers and a ticket to the actor’s May 22 show at the Hammersmith Apollo. Pacino fans who find the price too steep can opt for ‘The Unique Experience’, which allows them to eat lunch with the actor at his hotel before the London show, for £7,500 ($12,000). If that is too pricey, fans can buy a £2,500 ($4,150) ticket package that includes about 20 minutes of alone time with Pacino in his dressing room, or they can spend £650 ($1,080) for a group meet and greet. Actor Al Pacino arrives with Camila Sola (left) and Lucila Sola for a screening of the film Manglehorn in 2014 . The speaking series, ‘An Evening with Pacino’, is being marketed as ‘an exceptional opportunity to catch an icon in the flesh’. Organisers are promising never-before-heard stories and never-before-seen video clips, plus a chance to ask questions. It follows a sold-out event at the Palladium in 2013.

Summary: Promotion is part of Al Pacino's speaking tour in the UK and Ireland . Package includes tickets to two shows and a five-star hotel stay in London . If it's too pricey, fans can pay £2,500 for alone time in his dressing room . Scarface and Godfather actor is speaking in Glasgow, London and Dublin .


A sailor who vanished after heading out to sea more than two months ago has miraculously been found alive and well off the North Carolina coast. Louis Jordan, 37, was picked up by a German-flagged ship at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday - 66 days after he took off to do some fishing. He was found sitting on the capsized hull of his sailboat, Angel, which had lost its mast and was approximately 200 miles east of Cape Hatteras. 'They saw me on the front of my boat standing up there waving my arms,' he told the Today show of the huge German ship after he left hospital. 'And they turned that huge skyscraper around.' A Coast Guard helicopter crew from North Carolina flew to the ship and airlifted Jordan to a hospital in Norfolk, Virginia, said Lt. Krystyn Pecora, a spokeswoman for the Coast Guard. Scroll down for videos . Found safe: Louis Jordan, second from left, walks from the Coast Guard helicopter to the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia, after being found off the North Carolina coast on Thursday . Jordan's family said he sailed out of a marina in Conway, South Carolina, on January 23, and hadn't been heard from since until a German boat saw him clinging to the hull of his boat on Thursday morning . Rescue: A Coast Guard image shows Jordan being pulled up into the helicopter from a German ship . Safe: One of his rescuers pulls him into the helicopter after he spent more than two months at sea . Heading home: Another image shows Jordan inside the helicopter as they head towards a hospital . Incredibly, she said Jordan was in good condition despite a broken collarbone and dehydration. He survived his ordeal by drinking rain water and eating raw fish and flour fried in oil. As he walked towards the hospital unaided, he did not appear to have lost a drastic amount of weight. He was released from the hospital on Friday. He also told the Today show that he repeatedly read his Bible from cover to cover to pass the time but that the ordeal 'seemed like a lot longer' than 66 days. While stranded, he had dreamed of eating barbecue and organic ice cream, he said. Back on land, he was reunited with his relieved parents. 'I was just praying about you because I was afraid you guys were crying and sad, that, you know, I was dead...and I wasn't dead,' Jordan told his father, WITN reported. His father Frank responded: 'I thought I lost you.' Doing well: Jordan appeared in good health when he was brought to shore. He spoke to the Today show, pictured, after he left hospital and said he didn't know if he'd ever return to sea . Reunited: Jordan is pictured hugging his father Frank after they were reunited following his ordeal . Back together: He said he had been concerned that his parents, Frank and Norma, would think he was dead . Relief: His mother, Norma Davis, said she had given up

Summary: Louis Jordan, 37, had been missing at sea for more than two months before he was picked up off the North Carolina coast by a ship on Thursday . Jordan had told his family in January that he was 'going into the open water' to go fishing but the boat capsized and the mast broke . He was found sitting on the capsized hull of his sailboat and plucked from the sea by a helicopter . He had a broken collarbone and was dehydrated but looked in good health and was able to walk to the hospital unaided . 'To us it's just a miracle. We're just so thrilled that he was found alive,' said his mother Norma Davis . Jordan told rescuers he survived drinking rain water and eating raw fish and read a bible repeatedly from cover to cover .


Experienced Juventus defender and 76-cap Italy international Giorgio Chiellini has made his case for football's most obvious foul. Inside the first minute of Juve's Champions League quarter-final second-leg against Monaco on Wednesday night, the 30-year-old centre-half committed a deliberate handball after slipping onto the turf. With Monaco danger man Joao Moutinho ready to pounce on the Italian's mistake, Chiellini resorted to desperation tactics, comically clawing the ball out of the way and earning himself a yellow card. Giorgio Chiellini scrambles to recover the loose ball after slipping on the turf against Monaco on Wednesday . The Italy international is shown a deserved yellow card after his bizarre handball at the Stade Louis II. Chiellini (left) in action during the Champions League quarter-final against Monaco on Wednesday night . Juve playmaker Andrea Pirlo controls the ball ahead of Monaco's Joao Moutinho in the Champions League . Juventus defender Patrice Evra (left) jumps to head the ball during the Champions League quarter-final . In spite of these bizarre shenanigans, Juve were able to progress to the Champions League's last four following a 0-0 at the Stade Louis II. The Serie A leaders won the tie on aggregate, having led from the first-leg 1-0 through Arturo Vidal's penalty in Turin. Juve are on course to complete a historic treble this season, topping Serie A with 73 points from 31 games while they are also through to the final of the Coppa Italia against Lazio on June 7. They have not lifted the Champions League trophy since 1996 and Wednesday's result sees them become the first Italian club to reach the semis for five years. Chiellini's handball, meanwhile, has been mocked mercilessly on social media.

Summary: Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini was yellow carded against Monaco in the Champions League after a deliberate handball in the first minute of the game . He slipped on the turf and scrambled to recover the loose ball . The Serie A leaders have progressed to the semi-finals of the competition . CLICK HERE to read Neil Ashton's match report from Stade Louis II .


Top seed Kei Nishikori made a successful start to his Barcelona Open title defence with a straight sets victory over Teymuraz Gabashvili on Tuesday. Japan's Nishikori emerged triumphant from the second-round encounter after seeing off his Russian opponent 6-3 6-4. The other seeds to advance to the third round were both Spaniards - seventh seed Roberto Bautista-Agut with a 6-3 6-4 win over Thomaz Bellucci of Brazil, and ninth seed Tommy Robredo, the 2004 champion who was a 6-3 6-2 victor against Kazakhstan's Mikhail Kukushkin. Top seed Kei Nishikori made a successful start to his Barcelona Open title defence with a straight sets victory . Japan's Nishikori emerged triumphant from the second-round encounter after seeing off Teymuraz Gabashvili . Nishikori celebrates after defeating Gabashvili during day two of the Barcelona Open . Eight-time champion Rafael Nadal's first match of this year's tournament will be a second-round clash with fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro, whose first-round contest against Paolo Lorenzi came to a premature end when the Italian retired after three games. Also in round one on Tuesday, Albert Montanes set up a meeting with fellow home favourite David Ferrer - the third seed - by beating Lithuanian Ricardas Berankis 1-6 6-4 7-5. Madrid-born 2010 champion Fernando Verdasco crashed out of the competition against Andrey Rublev . Dominican Victor Estrella Burgos defeated Dominic Thiem of Austria 6-3 7-6 (7/3) to progress to a meeting with Croatia's fourth seed Marin Cilic. Another Spaniard appearing in round two will be fifth seed Feliciano Lopez, taking on Marsel Ilhan following the Turk's 7-6 (7/2) 3-6 6-1 victory against Great Britain's James Ward. But Madrid-born 2010 champion Fernando Verdasco's participation is over after he lost 7-6 (7/4) 6-3 to Russian qualifier Andrey Rublev.

Summary: Japan's Kei Nishikori emerged triumphant from second-round encounter . He beat his Russian challenger in straight sets of 6-3 6-4 in Barcelona . Rafael Nadal's first match will be against fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro .


Veteran CBS News 'Face the Nation' moderator Bob Schieffer announced Tuesday at the Texas journalism school named for him that he'll be retiring this summer. It's not his first retirement announcement but, at age 78, looks like it has a good chance of sticking. Schieffer was speaking to students at an annual symposium that bears his name at Texas Christian University's Schieffer School of Journalism in Fort Worth, his alma mater. 'It's been a great adventure,' Schieffer said at the college. 'You know, I'm one of the luckiest people in the world because as a little boy, as a young reporter, I always wanted to be a journalist, and I got to do that. 'And not many people get to do that, and I couldn't have asked for a better life or something that was more fun and more fulfilling.' Bob Schieffer opens the Schieffer Symposium on the News at TCU on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in Fort Worth, Texas. CBS says veteran newsman Schieffer is retiring this year . Career: Schieffer began at the political affairs show 'Face the Nation' in 1991, asking direct questions to politicians in a Texas twang . Announcement: Schieffer also posted the news of his retirement to his Twitter account Wednesday night . New career option: Country singer Brad Paisley joked about what Schieffer might do after stepping down from his job with CBS News . On Wednesday night, Schieffer tweeted 'Great talking journalism at @TCU tonight. Also really happy to be in my hometown, where it all started, to announce my retirement.' Journalists and media personalities have been discussing Stelter's announcement on social media. CBS This Morning Anchor Gayle King, who was present when the news broke, uploaded a photograph of Schieffer to Instagram, along with the caption 'Oh what a nite ! @bob schieffer announces he is RETIRInG . . A class act and his announcement stunned the audience at the schieffer symposium.' CNN's Brian Stelter wrote Twitter 'Sandy Livingston, who was at Schieffer announcement in TX: "It was a stunner to the audience. There were some gasps; I heard some 'Oh nos'"' 'Bob Schieffer announces retirement from an amazing career: at CBS since '69, hosting Face the Nation since '91. Trusted by both sides,' Fox News' Howard Kurtz tweeted. CNN's Jake Tapper and The Drudge Report's Matt Drudge were also among those who paid tribute to Schieffer on Twitter. Big reveal: CBS This Morning Anchor Gayle King said Schieffer's announcement 'stunned' Stay tuned: King also uploaded this shot of Schieffer to Instagram after the news broke . Tribute: CNN news anchor Jake Tapper called Schieffer a 'legend' Wednesday night . He will be missed: Matt Drudge also said he was 'sad to see' Schieffer retire . A former newspaper reporter at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Schieffer joined CBS News in 1969 and has been the network's chief Washington correspondent since 1992. He began at the political affairs show 'Face the Nation' in 1991, asking direct questions to politicians in a Texas twang. He had an unexpected career highlight starting in 2005, filling in

Summary: CBS News 'Face the Nation' moderator Bob Schieffer announced Wednesday at the Texas journalism school named for him that he'll be retiring this summer . Schieffer is a former newspaper reporter at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram . He joined CBS News in 1969 and has been the network's chief Washington correspondent since 1992 . He began at the political affairs show 'Face the Nation' in 1991, asking direct questions to politicians in a Texas twang . Covered the assassination of JFK and 11 presidential campaigns - dating back to Richard Nixon .