The attack was discovered on Wednesday, and made public on Saturday. The encrypted credit card details of up to 90,000 people may have been accessed, the mobile phone firm said. The Information Commissioner's Office, which examines data breaches, confirmed it was aware of the incident. Carphone Warehouse says the data could include names, addresses, dates of birth and bank details and it is contacting all those affected. Those who think they have been the victim of fraud should contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040. Carphone Warehouse said the "sophisticated" cyber-attack, which happened in the past two weeks, was stopped "straight away" after it was discovered on Wednesday afternoon. The affected division of the company operates the websites OneStopPhoneShop.com, e2save.com and Mobiles.co.uk, and provides services to iD Mobile, TalkTalk Mobile, Talk Mobile and some Carphone Warehouse customers. The retailer's owner, Dixons Carphone, has apologised for the attack and said additional security measures have been brought in. It has also taken the affected websites down. Carphone Warehouse customer Kerri, from Petersfield, in Hampshire, said she believed her email address had been hacked, and "things stolen", since the breach. "I am extremely upset as well as worried and scared," she said. "Firms like Carphone Warehouse need to be held accountable for security breaches." Some customers complained they should have been made aware when the breach was first detected. Technology analyst Tom Cheesewright said the company may have been trying to assess the level of damage before making the announcement. "I don't think we'll know until the Information Commissioner's Office looks at this - whether they did the right thing, whether they were prudent in waiting a few days." he added. He said it was likely the data would be sold on. "There's a ready market in this sort of information. You might pay Â£5-10 for one set of credit card details, maybe twice that for a full identity," he said. The details may then be used to shop or take out loans: "It's a very good start for a full case of identity theft." He urged customers to watch for - and report - any suspicious activity on their bank accounts or credit reports. A spokesman for the Information Commissioner's Office said: "We have been made aware of an incident at Carphone Warehouse and are making enquiries." The Metropolitan Police said its Cyber Crime Unit had been notified of the breach by Carphone Warehouse but no formal allegation of a crime had been made. The Met said it had not had any reports of fraudulent banking activity. Here are a selection of your comments on this story. Paul, Liverpool says: I knew something wasn't right when a few days ago I couldn't access the iD Mobile website. I simply put this down to corporate governance. I questioned this further when two days later I still couldn't do so from my own iD mobile phone. Naturally one must ask how much was known and how quickly this attack was mitigated, especially given Talk Talk had been targeted as late as October last year. David, Romford

Summary: The UK's data watchdog is "making inquiries" after Carphone Warehouse said the personal details of up to 2.4 million of its customers may have been accessed in a cyber-attack.


Costco store manager Roger Cooper, 41, and ex-soldier David Cooper, 39, both deny killing Sameena Imam, 34. Her body was found buried at an allotment in Leicester in January after allegedly been killed with chloroform. Ms Imam had been having a two-year affair with Roger Cooper and issued him with an ultimatum to leave his partner. Roger Cooper, of Coventry, denies murdering his colleague after driving her from Coventry to Leicester on December 24, claiming he dropped her off at a supermarket following an argument. His brother, of Leicester, has admitted burying Ms Imam's body but denies doing anything to cause her death. The prosecution claim Roger Cooper wanted Ms Imam out of his life as he conducted three relationships, and enlisted the help of his brother to "plan and execute" the alleged murder. A trial at Birmingham Crown Court, which began in August, was told by a toxicologist that several metallic elements were found in the body of Ms Imam. She had worked at Costco outlets in Cardiff, Coventry, Southampton and Bristol.

Summary: A jury trying two brothers accused of murdering a cash-and-carry manager from Cardiff has retired to consider its verdicts at Birmingham Crown Court.


The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's son is the first member of the UK Royal family to have his first birthday marked by a new coin. The third in line to the throne and future king turns one on 22 July. The design of the sterling silver piece was approved by his parents; his great-grandmother the Queen; and Chancellor George Osborne. It bears the heraldic royal arms and the year 2014. Prince George was photographed at the weekend walking with the help of his mother. Shane Bissett, director of commemorative coin and bullion at the Royal Mint, said: "We felt there could be no more fitting design to mark the first birthday of our future king than the royal arms - the arms of the monarch - minted in honour of the future heir to the throne. "The choice of a silver coin is significant too, as the precious metal is closely associated with newborn babies... "Crossing the palm of a newborn baby with silver is a way to wish them wealth and good health throughout their life, whilst the £5 coin is a favourite for royal celebrations." The coins will be a limited mintage of 7,500 and will cost £80 each from the Royal Mint. The heraldic royal arms incorporates the four quarterings of the royal arms, each contained in a shield, as well as a rose, thistle, leek, a sprig of shamrock and a crown. It was originally created for the Queen and was last used on a coin struck for the British Exhibition in New York in 1960. George's birth and his christening were also marked with commemorative coins.

Summary: A commemorative £5 coin is being produced to honour the first birthday of Prince George of Cambridge.


Volunteers from The National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park used eBay to track down the keyboard of the Lorenz machine. It was advertised as a telegram machine and was for sale for £9.50. The museum, in Buckinghamshire, is now asking people to search for the motor, another key piece of the equipment. "My colleague was scanning eBay and he saw a photograph of what seemed to be the teleprinter," said John Wetter, a volunteer at the museum. He then went to Southend to investigate further where he found the keyboard being kept, in its original case, on the floor of a shed "with rubbish all over it". "We said 'Thank you very much, how much was it again?' She said '£9.50', so we said 'Here's a £10 note - keep the change!'" The teleprinter, which resembles a typewriter, would have been used to enter plain messages in German. These were then encrypted by a linked cipher machine, using 12 individual wheels with multiple settings on each, to make up the code. Andy Clark, chairman of the trustees at The National Museum of Computing, said the Lorenz was stationed in secure locations as "it was far bigger than the famous portable Enigma machine". "Everybody knows about Enigma, but the Lorenz machine was used for strategic communications," said Clark. "It is so much more complicated than the Enigma machine and, after the war, machines of the same style remained in use." The museum has just received one on loan from Norway's Armed Forces Museum, and has a video of how top secret transmissions might have sounded. Volunteers are hoping to recreate the whole process on Friday 3 June, from typing a message in German to cracking the code using wartime equipment. "This gives us the chance to show the breaking of the Lorenz cipher code from start to finish," said Andy Clark. "We can show every single point in the process." When volunteers took the teleprinter back from Essex to the museum, they found it was stamped with the official wartime number from the German army that matches the one on the machine from Norway. But one key part is still missing and volunteers are still searching for it. "It looks like an electric motor in black casing with two shafts on each side, which drive the gears of the Lorenz machine," explains volunteer John Wetter. Volunteers hope the public will look out for it and if all else fails are hoping someone might want to build them a new one until they find it. For more on this story listen to Broadcasting House at 09:00 BST on Sunday 29 May, or catch up on iPlayer.

Summary: A historic machine used to swap top secret messages between Hitler and his generals has been found languishing in a shed in Essex.


Hillingdon Council's leader said it would provide funding to challenge it for "however long it takes to win this battle". Wandsworth, Richmond and Hillingdon councils spent £300,000 from their general funds on legal action. Windsor and Maidenhead Council spent £50,000 from its development fund. The details were obtained using Freedom of Information laws. Council general funds are where money for most council services is drawn, with funds raised from council tax and central government grants. The four councils failed in an attempt to challenge the decision to build the runway at the High Court in January. London Councils, the body that represents London local authorities, says that by 2020 there will be a budget gap of around £2bn in London local government, which council budgets will have to accommodate. Hillingdon Council has set aside a contingency budget of £200,000 for possible future legal action against the third runway, while Wandsworth has budgeted £25,000. The case against the runway brought by the councils was struck out by Mr Justice Cranston in January on the basis that the court had no jurisdiction to hear the claim, but further legal action against the runway may take place. John O'Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, questioned whether the councils were making the right spending decisions. "Those are huge sums of taxpayers' money spent on legal fees which could have otherwise gone towards road maintenance or adult social care," he said. "Given that Hillingdon residents have seen their council tax rise by over 45% in real terms over the last 20 years, the decision to allocate so much money for further action raises serious questions over the council's priorities. "Many residents may well oppose the third runway, but they are free to form groups to launch legal action themselves." Stan Woods, a resident of Longford, which will be demolished to make room for the third runway, feels there is little the councils can do to affect the outcome. "I worked at Heathrow for 38 years, so can see the reason for expansion, but equally wish I could keep my home," he said. "I guess the councils feel they are acting on behalf of their communities, but to be honest this decision will be taken higher up the political ladder." Councillor Raymond Puddifoot, leader of Hillingdon Council, said it was time the government stopped "wasting time and money" and turned its attention to finding a "workable alternative" to Heathrow. "The government spent more than £3.8 million of taxpayers' money on the expansion of Heathrow Airport in the 18 months between July 2015 and December 2016, and this figure has risen dramatically over the last few months and will continue to do so," he said. "We will continue provide both the funding and the integrity necessary to both defend and represent our residents for however long it takes to win this battle."

Summary: Four councils under Heathrow Airport's flight path spent £350,000 on legal fees challenging the planned third runway, the BBC has learnt.


Iran international Ghoochannejhad, 28, scored five goals in 42 appearances after joining the Addicks in 2014. Former Juventus defender Motta, 30, featured 12 times following his move to The Valley in February. Marko Dmitrovic, Alou Diarra and Callum Harriott have triggered one-year extensions to their current deals. Meanwhile, the south-east London club have offered a new contract to 20-year-old goalkeeper Dillon Phillips. Development squad players Zak Ansah, Alex Kelly, Ayo Obileye, Josh Staunton and Joe Pigott will also leave Charlton, who finished 22nd in the Championship this season and dropped back into League One following four years in the second tier. Jose Riga left his position of head coach following the final game of the season and the Addicks are yet to appoint a new boss. Northampton's Chris Wilder was approached to succeed the Belgian but turned the job down and joined Sheffield United instead.

Summary: Forward Reza Ghoochannejhad and full-back Marco Motta will leave relegated Charlton Athletic when their contracts expire this summer.


Anton Levin, from Dagenham, was stabbed at a house in Southend in November 2014. Abdulfatah Suleiman, 28, was arrested in Norway and extradited back to the UK where he was convicted by a jury last month. He was jailed for 16 years with a five-year extended licence. Live updates on this story and others across Essex Chelmsford Crown Court heard the 24-year-old's death involved rival drug gangs. Three others were convicted last June for their role in his killing. Danielle Russell, 27, from Southend, and two teenage boys were found guilty of manslaughter, conspiracy to commit GBH and conspiracy to commit robbery. Russell was jailed for 11 years, and the teenagers, who cannot be named, were given detention orders for ten years and four months with a five-year extended licence. Suleiman, who was also found guilty of robbery and unlawful wounding, was arrested in Norway at the conclusion of their trial. Following the sentencing, Anton's mother said she was "very disappointed" that Suleiman had not been convicted of murder. "He had the knife and he killed my son Anton Levin. He has been jailed for 16 years but I would have preferred that he had been jailed for life. "I hope he thinks about the harm and distress he has caused me and my family. But this will never bring my son back," she said.

Summary: A man who fled the country after stabbing a university graduate to death in a row between rival drugs gangs, has been jailed for his manslaughter.


Ann Maguire, 61, was stabbed to death by a 15-year-old pupil at Corpus Christi Catholic College in Leeds in April. Her attacker Will Cornick, now 16, was jailed for a minimum of 20 years at Leeds Crown Court in November. The plaque is displayed at the pavilion at Wigan's Mesnes Park where Mrs Maguire sold ice creams as a teenager. A rose was also planted in the park's memorial garden. The plaque was unveiled on Friday by Mrs Maguire's sisters, Shelagh Connor and Denise Courtney. Ms Courtney told BBC Radio Manchester it was "very, very important" to have a memorial in Wigan. She said: "This was her hometown; she was here for 19 years of her life and she still has family and friends [here]. "She said she wanted somewhere this side of the Pennines for people to go to to remember her without having to travel to Leeds." Ms Courtney added: "She was an extraordinary person; she touched so many people in so many different ways particularly the students she taught for 40 years." She said the words on the plaque "capture the essence of Ann and the person she was". They say: "Ann was one of life's beautiful, sunny and extraordinary people. May her goodness, kindness and generosity of spirit continue to be an inspiration to us all and may her memory never be forgotten." A memorial service was held in Mrs McGuire's memory on Thursday, featuring a choir consisting of many of her former pupils.

Summary: A plaque dedicated to a murdered school teacher has been unveiled in her hometown in Greater Manchester.


Media playback is not supported on this device The Sweden striker, who is out of contract after four years at Paris St-Germain, could follow former manager Jose Mourinho to Old Trafford. Football finance expert Rob Wilson says the 34-year-old would be United's most marketable player since Cristiano Ronaldo, and linking up with the three-time European champions would be a "match made in heaven". Wilson says Ibrahimovic's shirt sales alone would help cover the cost of finishing fifth in the Premier League this season and missing out on the riches of playing in Europe's elite competition, worth up to £50m. "It would not surprise me if Zlatan sold more shirts than Ronaldo or Lionel Messi," Wilson, a lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University, told BBC Sport. "The cost of missing out on the Champions League is £30-50m. Zlatan will help plug that gap significantly with the number of shirts shifted by United. "It is a match made in heaven. The football club is commercially so aware who will exploit every commercial opportunity. "To them, they are signing a player who understands commercial endorsements and behaves in a way that allows him to maximise them. "Put that together and you get the holy grail stakes of shirt sales, and stacks of corporate sponsorship. "Zlatan is also the sort of player who brings ad hoc ticket buyers to a match, even if it is the Europa League or League Cup. "It is matching the world's biggest sporting brands with one of the most marketable players, who has cult following, plus it is his career swansong. "If you marry that with Manchester United, he will probably shift more shirts in the next year than any player in the squad because of the superstar status that he has." Wilson claimed that Ibrahimovic could become the face of Manchester United. "Zlatan has a global profile, and global appeal," he said. "Fans will buy shirts with Ibrahimovic on the back in Africa, South East Asia - markets United had a foothold in but not the leverage. "Only a few select few players can do that: Gareth Bale, Neymar, Lionel Messi and Ronaldo." If they are the off-pitch benefits of signing Ibrahimovic, what else will the enigmatic Swede bring to Old Trafford and the Premier League? Since making his debut for his hometown club of Malmo in 1999, Ibrahimovic has played for some of Europe's biggest clubs: Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan and PSG, commanding transfer fees of more than £120m. He has scored 392 goals in 677 games and last season was his most prolific, with 50 goals in 51 matches - a record for PSG - while his 38 league goals is also a club record. Media playback is not supported on this device Ibrahimovic does not do ordinary goals. He scored four against England in a friendly in 2012, including an amazing overhead kick and then there are the free-kicks, long-range goals, back-heels, flicks and scorpion goals. Manchester United's FA Cup victory on Saturday was their first trophy since the Premier League title in 2013, when

Summary: Zlatan Ibrahimovic could "plug the financial gap" of Manchester United's failure to reach the Champions League - should he join the club.


The raids came a day after it emerged a Frenchman was being held by police investigating the murder of three people at the Brussels Jewish Museum. Mehdi Nemmouche, 29, was arrested at a station in Marseille on Friday. Prosecutors say he has claimed responsibility for the attack and spent more than a year in Syria. Interior Minister Bernard Cazaneuve told Europe 1 radio on Monday: "There are people who recruit jihadists. There are as I'm speaking arrests being made." "We are acting everywhere. There will be no respite in the fight against terrorists." There is no suggestion of a link between the four arrests on Monday and the detention of Mr Nemmouche during a random check on a coach arriving from Amsterdam in southern France on Friday. But Mr Nemmouche is said to have had links with radical Islamists and served five years in jail in France for robbery before being released in December 2012. When he was arrested, he had with him a Kalashnikov rifle and a handgun believed to have been used in the attack, the Paris prosecutor said. He was also said to have had a white sheet emblazoned with the name of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, a jihadist group fighting in Syria, and a camera with a 40-second video showing the two guns and a voice recording, claiming responsibility for the killings. Speaking on French radio station RTL on Monday, the head of French Jewish association CRIF, Roger Cukierman, called for more resources to be given to the foreign intelligence service, the DGSE, to track militants returning to France from Syria. He feared "they would become 700 time bombs when they return", referring to the estimated number of French-born jihadists in Syria. Belgium has requested Mr Nemmouche's extradition from France and police have to decide whether to extend his detention until Thursday. Three people died when a gunman opened fire at the museum in the busy Sablon area of the Belgian capital on 24 May. They were an Israeli couple in their 50s, and a French female volunteer. A Belgian man, believed to be an employee of the museum, was critically injured.

Summary: Four people have been arrested in the Paris region and southern France, officials say, on suspicion of recruiting militants to fight in Syria.


The idea forms part of Labour's women's manifesto, which has been released as a separate document to the party's main pledges. The manifesto also promises to tackle equality in pay and give more support for childcare and paternity leave. Labour's Harriet Harman said the document was showing women the party was "on their side". Ms Harman launched the manifesto accompanied by shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper, and shadow minister for women and equalities Gloria De Piero at the Stockwell Gardens Nursery in south London. The trio arrived in the party's woman-to-woman pink mini-bus. Ms Harman described Labour's new policy on grandparents as "incredibly important". She said: "For so long until quite recently politics was just a bit of a men-only game so we need to highlight the fact that politicians are there for women and democracy is there for women as well as men. "I think we are showing women that we are on their side and will stand up for them in government. "But I think that what we are saying about grandparents and recognising how many families depend on grandparents to help with children while the parents are working, but also that those grandparents are not retired they are working now, they are working longer. "And therefore this new policy on grandparents I think is going to be incredibly important." Labour leader Ed Miliband told BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour earlier that this was the first time a party had looked at grandparents, and said they were a "crucial part" to help over "summer holidays or when a child is sick". When asked about whether he was assuming that older women could afford to work for free, Mr Miliband said that this was "about going with the grain of people's lives" and that the modern workplace needed to reflect "the reality of family life". Currently parents can claim 18 weeks unpaid parental leave, or four weeks in any given year, per child up to their 18th birthday. Labour's new idea, which would be consulted on should Labour win power on 7 May, would be to allow grandparents to share in the 18 weeks of unpaid parental leave, but again no more than four weeks in any one year. The party is also planning to appoint a commissioner to enforce national standards on tackling domestic and sexual abuse, and provide more stable central funding for women's refuges and Rape Crisis Centres. Policy guide: Where the parties stand

Summary: Working grandparents could share unpaid parental leave under plans being launched by the Labour Party.


Media playback is not supported on this device Rangers, who have already clinched the Championship title and promotion, have now gone three games without a victory. Halkett's first goal of the season - the final piece of action in the first half - won the points. And it will give second-bottom Livi renewed hope that they can avoid relegation via the play-offs. This was only the fifth defeat of Rangers' league season, but Mark Warburton's side have now not won since beating Celtic in the Scottish Cup semi-final. Livingston had gone into the game with only 17 fit players and gave a first start to 16-year-old Matthew Knox. The highly talented midfielder has actually been training with Rangers, who had a bid in the region of £100,000 rejected for his services. Knox is also interesting Chelsea, Everton, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. The fact that virtually the length of the division lies between the teams was underlined by the early possession and pressure. It was all Rangers from the first whistle and Andy Halliday, Gedion Zelalem and Michael O'Halloran all had opportunities to score. Incredibly, though, it should have been Livingston taking the lead. Zelalem lost the ball in his own half and Danny Mullen suddenly found himself clear, but the midfielder shot wide. The warning bells were ringing for the division's champions when Sam Stanton also had a dancing run and a shot past the goalkeeper's left port. The half did, indeed, come to a remarkable finish. In its dying seconds, young Knox whipped in a fabulous free-kick from the left and Halkett met it with the perfect header to flash the ball beyond diving goalkeeper Wes Foderingham. Rangers supporters in the crowd of 5,021 looked like they could hardly believe the scoreline. The second half picked up on the first half script. The Ibrox side continued to huff and puff and fluff chances. Livingston grew in confidence as the league's champions produced one of their poorest showings of the term. The West Lothian side should have had a second goal, but Liam Buchanan put the simplest of headers over the bar from inside the six-yard box. The same player, one on one with Foderingham, was only denied by a block from the the goalkeeper. Livingston were worthy winners. Rangers looked a shadow of the team that grabbed the Old Firm headlines and are preparing for the cup final against Hibernian.

Summary: Champions Rangers' slump in form continued thanks to Livingston defender Craig Halkett's first-half header against his former club.


City were cruising when Fernandinho followed up David Silva's opener with a fine curling shot. George Boyd scored straight after the break, turning home Danny Ings' shot while in an offside position. Media playback is not supported on this device Then Ashley Barnes reacted quickest in a crowded penalty area to smash home a loose ball to earn the visitors a draw. It was a result that didn't seem likely at the break, when, despite being without Yaya Toure, Manuel Pellegrini's side looked sure to cut Chelsea's lead at the top of the Premier League to a single point and a club record 10th successive win. Samir Nasri's precise pass had been perfect for Jesus Navas to run on to. Silva had found enough space to collect his fellow countryman's cross. He spun round and beat Burnley keeper Tom Heaton by his left-hand post from eight yards for his fourth goal in three games. Nasri then showed admirable patience in waiting for an opening before eventually rolling a pass back to Fernandinho, whose superb curling shot provided him with his first goal of the season when it crashed in off the underside of the crossbar. Media playback is not supported on this device The first-half was not without its mishaps for City. Fernando was shown a yellow card for fouling Scott Arfield, a booking that will rule him out of the New Year's Day encounter with Sunderland, and Pablo Zabaleta needed a bandage applying to a wound sustained in a clash of heads with Eliaquim Mangala. It took a slice of good fortune for Burnley to get back into the game at the start of the second period, with none of the officials spotting Boyd was in an offside position when he got the slightest of touches to Ings' shot before it squeezed under Joe Hart. Both sides had chances after that. Heaton denied Nasri with a full-length save and, at the other end, Ings was narrowly wide with a shot from 25 yards before Arfield was denied by a well-timed tackle from Martin Demichelis. Burnley kept going and their attacking intent was rewarded when a long free-kick bounced off Michael Keane and Barnes wasted no time in driving a first-time shot in to the roof of Hart's net before the City keeper had a chance to react. Rather than risk losing their point, the visitors, who have not won an away game in the league against City since 1963, opted for a safety-first strategy at the end, with manager Sean Dyche telling his players to take the ball towards the corner flag during five minutes of injury time. Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini: "It is a big opportunity to get two more points. "At half-time everybody would think the game was over but I always say it is never over until the last minute. Burnley's first goal was a mistake by the referee but once it goes to 2-2 we didn't have the legs to score. "We were at home. That is an advantage but Chelsea and Manchester United also drew."

Summary: Manchester City missed a golden chance to close the gap on league leaders Chelsea as they surrendered a two-goal half-time lead against Burnley.


The unnamed man was one of 16 people arrested in raids on Sunday. The rest have been released without charge. Belgian PM Charles Michel said he would maintain the highest security threat level in Brussels, warning of an imminent threat. But authorities plan to reopen schools and the metro on Wednesday. The co-ordinated assaults in Paris on 13 November - claimed by so-called Islamic State (IS) - left 130 people dead. A statement from the federal prosecutor's office said the man had been charged with "participating in activities of a terrorist group and with [a] terrorist attack". Of a further five people arrested on Monday morning, two have been released, while "further enquiries" are under way regarding the others, the prosecutor said. Mohammed Amri, 27, and Hamza Attou, 20, have already been charged with aiding Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam, who remains at large. A third, unnamed suspect has also been charged. In a separate development, French police said an object that appeared to be an explosives belt was found in a bin in the Paris suburb of Montrouge on Monday. The item is being examined. Mobile phone data suggest that Salah Abdeslam - whose brother died in the attacks - was in that area late on the night of the attack. Today I walked through the Royal Gallery of St Hubert, the iconic, beautifully ornate shopping arcade in the heart of Brussels. I counted on one hand the number of shoppers. Only one of the famous chocolatiers has opened, with armed soldiers guarding outside, and it has barely any customers. Two Danish tourists select some delicate, pastel macarons, looking over their shoulders as I enter. "We can admit we're scared," Delilah tells me, "We were told by the hotel manager not to come here, but we thought we'd take a chance. Buy presents for the family and leave quickly." Eva, behind the counter, says her boss told her she could have the day off if she was afraid, but decided to come in. "I feel I'd be letting myself down if I didn't come in today, even if no-one comes in to be served," she says. Universities, schools, large stores, shopping centres and the metro system were closed in Brussels on Monday as the highest security alert remained in place for a third day. Armed police patrolled the normally bustling streets of the capital. Announcing that the state of alert would remain at level four for another week, Mr Michel stressed "we must all progressively get back to a normal life". The rest of Belgium remains on alert level three, meaning an attack is seen as possible and credible. France has stepped up security in schools, imposing a series of measures including compulsory safety drills and banning parking outside school premises. Also on Monday, France carried out its first strikes against IS from its Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, newly deployed in the eastern Mediterranean. French jets bombed IS targets in Iraq and Syria, including Raqqa, IS's key Syrian stronghold, the defence ministry said. Interview transcript: 'My brothers were manipulated, not

Summary: Belgian police have charged a fourth suspect with terrorism offences related to the deadly attacks on Paris, the federal prosecutor has said.


Moses, 24, has not played a competitive game for Chelsea since Jose Mourinho returned as coach two years ago. "It could be he plays a part for Chelsea this year," said Hughes, who failed in a bid to keep the player. "He showed enough in his time with us that it made Chelsea very aware of the talent they have." Moses scored four goals in 23 appearances while on loan at Stoke last season and there were suggestions he could be part of a deal to take Asmir Begovic to Stamford Bridge. However, the Bosnian goalkeeper joined the Blues this week with Dutch midfielder Marco van Ginkel going to Stoke on loan, while the future of Moses was left unclear. According to Hughes, that could be because Moses has been given another opportunity to shine at the club that he joined three seasons ago from Wigan. "I think they would possibly like to keep him although if they go into the market again, they could change that idea," he said. "Victor obviously came to us last year and did exceptionally well for us."

Summary: Nigeria forward Victor Moses may now be given a chance to play at Chelsea after returning from his loan deal at Stoke, says Potters manager Mark Hughes.


Cheap miniature versions of the unmanned aircraft used by the military could fall into the wrong hands, he told the UK's Guardian newspaper. Quarrelling neighbours, he suggested, might end up buzzing each other with private surveillance drones. He also warned of the risk of terrorists using the new technology. Mr Schmidt is believed to have close relations with US President Barack Obama, whom he advises on matters of science and technology. "You're having a dispute with your neighbour," he told The Guardian in an interview printed on Saturday. "How would you feel if your neighbour went over and bought a commercial observation drone that they can launch from their backyard. It just flies over your house all day. How would you feel about it?" Warning of mini-drones' potential as a terrorist weapon, he said: "I'm not going to pass judgment on whether armies should exist, but I would prefer to not spread and democratise the ability to fight war to every single human being." "It's got to be regulated... It's one thing for governments, who have some legitimacy in what they're doing, but have other people doing it... it's not going to happen." Small drones, such as flying cameras, are already available worldwide, and non-military surveillance were recently introduced to track poachers in the remote Indian state of Assam. The US and Israel have led the way in recent years in using drones as weapons of war as well as for surveillance. America's Federal Aviation Administration is currently exploring how commercial drones, or unmanned aircraft systems, can be safely introduced into US airspace.

Summary: The influential head of Google, Eric Schmidt, has called for civilian drone technology to be regulated, warning about privacy and security concerns.


The collision, which involved a silver Porsche and a grey Toyota Hilux, happened on the B976 Birse to Finzean road at 19:12 on Saturday. The 30-year-old driver of the Porsche was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The driver of the pick-up was uninjured. Sergeant Rob Warnock, from the Aberdeenshire and Moray Road Policing Unit, said: "Inquiries into the circumstances of the incident are at an early stage and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the silver Porsche or the Toyota Hilux prior to the incident to contact the police.''

Summary: A man is being treated for life threatening injuries after his car was involved in a crash with a pick-up truck in Aberdeenshire.


The Dow Jones was up 16.5 points to 18,533, the S&P 500 gained 5.15 points to 2,166.8, while the Nasdaq rose 26.1 to 5055.7 points. Bank of America shares rose 3.3% despite a 19% drop in quarterly profits, which still beat expectations. Shares of other US banks also rose, with Citigroup climbing 0.5% and Wells Fargo up 1.2%. Technology stocks also rose on Monday. Apple shares gained 1.1%, Google's parent company Alphabet rose 2.4% and Facebook was up 2.2%. Streaming service Netflix climbed 0.4%, but plunged 16% in after-hours trading after missing subscriber targets in the second quarter following price rises. Yahoo shares added 0.6% ahead of second quarter results.

Summary: (Close): US markets reached fresh intra-day records, lifted by technology and banking stocks.


Jockey Sean Levey came with a late rally to score on the Richard Hannon-trained colt by half a length. Earlier, 7-4 favourite Seventh Heaven, ridden by Ryan Moore, outbattled Architecture to win the Oaks Trial. The Galileo filly, trained by Aidan O'Brien proved a neck too good for her rival and was cut to about 20-1 for the Epsom Classic from 33s. Meanwhile, Flash Fire landed the Victoria Cup at Ascot under Adam Kirby for Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby.

Summary: The 9-2 chance Humphrey Bogart denied Carntop, owned by Prince Charles, to win the Derby Trial at Lingfield.


William Porterfield completed his 16th Ireland century as they added 73 runs before declaring on 240-7 to leave the Dutch needing an unlikely 343 to win. Stephan Myburgh's 85 steadied the Dutch after Wesley Barresi suffered a duck. A 60-run partnership by Ben Cooper and Peter Borren left the Dutch on 186-4 as played was halted at 18:30 BST. After a number of rain delays in the contest, Ireland utilised their right to play for another hour after the scheduled finish time of 18:00 BST before captains Porterfield and Borren shook hands. Resuming on their overnight 167-4, Porterfield batted for just 11 more overs before declaring for the second time in the game. By then Porterfield had shown all his class in an excellent 108 while Kevin O'Brien had chipped in with a quick-fire 50. The visitors' unlikely run chase took an early blow as Tim Murtagh trapped Barresi lbw without scoring. However, a second-wicket partnership of 107 between Myburgh and Dan ter Braak helped ensure that they would leave Dublin with a share of the spoils. Simi Singh was best with the ball for Ireland in the second innings with 2-19 as unbeaten knocks of 37 and 25 from Cooper and Peter Borren ensured the dogged Dutch earned a deserved draw. The result moved Ireland to the top of the Intercontinental Cup table but they will need to beat Scotland in November and hope that Afghanistan slip up in the one of the two remaining games to retain the title.

Summary: Ireland's hopes of retaining the Intercontinental Cup were dealt a blow as they were held to a draw by the Netherlands at Malahide.


Police were called to reports of an explosion at the Village Pharmacy building on Main Street, Cumbernauld, at about 01:05 on Wednesday. Local people reported seeing men trying to remove the cash machine, which was badly damaged along with the building. It is believed they left the scene in an Audi car. No-one was injured during the robbery. Det Sgt Cameron Miller said officers were studying CCTV images from the area. "The people responsible for this crime have not only stolen a large amount of money, they have also caused significant damage to the building," he said. "It is important they are traced as quickly as possible and I would appeal to anyone who heard or saw anything in the area around that time to come forward, no matter how minor they think their information may be." Det Sgt Cameron added: "Some of the witnesses we've spoken to so far have reported seeing a group of men wearing masks and dark clothing around the location before entering a light coloured Audi motor vehicle. "A second car, possibly a Volkswagen, was also seen near the premises around that time. "Anyone who thinks they can assist with our inquiries can contact us."

Summary: A gang of masked men have stolen a five-figure sum of cash from a post office ATM in North Lanarkshire.


The British-Brazilian duo were beaten by South Africa's Raven Klaasen and American Rajeev Ram 6-1 6-4 in an hour at the O2 Arena in London. But Murray and Soares have already overtaken Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut in the year-end rankings. After three round-robin match wins, they were outplayed by Klaasen and Ram. The latter pair will play Finland's Henri Kontinen and Murray's former partner, Australian John Peers, in Sunday's final. Kontinen and Peers beat the Bryan brothers 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 in their semi-final. Earlier, Jamie's brother Andy Murray kept his hopes alive of ending the season as the world number one singles player by beating Milos Raonic in a thrilling semi-final, which lasted three hours and 38 minutes.

Summary: New world number one doubles team Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares suffered a disappointing defeat in the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals.


The Czech world number 233 edged Estonia's 99th-ranked Kontaveit - who beat Britain's Heather Watson in the first round - 6-4 7-6 (8-6). Vondrousova had beaten Czech compatriot and world number 18 Barbora Strycova in the semi-final. Sunday's victory moves her close to the top 100 for the first time. Croatia's Borna Coric saved five match points to defeat Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber 5-7 7-6 (7-3) 7-5 to clinch his first ATP title at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech. Coric, the 20-year-old world number 79, trailed 3-0 in the second set and 4-2 in the decider before he rallied to beat the third-seeded Kohlschreiber, who was bidding for an eighth title.

Summary: Marketa Vondrousova, a 17-year-old qualifier, beat Anett Kontaveit in the final of the Biel Bienne Open in Switzerland to win her first WTA title.


Emergency services found a Mini had crashed head-on with a Volvo in Buxton Road, Hazel Grove, at about 16:00 BST on Sunday, police said. Philip Clayton, 43, died at the scene. A 23-year-old man is in a serious condition in hospital. Buxton Road was closed while investigations took place. Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them. A man and a woman were also taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.

Summary: A man has died in a head-on crash in Greater Manchester.


Comedian Jeremy Hardy, himself banned, suggested Labour was "rigging the election" to stop Jeremy Corbyn. Andy Burnham's campaign claimed there could be "several thousand Tory infiltrators" planning to vote. Mr Corbyn, Mr Burnham, Yvette Cooper and Liz Kendall are all standing. Polls suggest Mr Corbyn is the frontrunner. New regulations allow members of the public to sign up to vote as a "registered supporter" for Â£3. But some have been told their vote will be discounted amid concerns non-Labour supports had registered to take part. "The Labour Party might be trying to invite a legal challenge so that they can say 'let's just scrap the election'," Mr Hardy said. "They are so desperate that I wouldn't be surprised." Former Labour MP Andrew MacKinlay also accused the party of misusing canvass returns - collected at election time to gauge the level of support for candidates - to find people who have previously voted for other parties. He said the exclusion process had been "arbitrary" and "unfair". "The Labour party has got to stop today doing this," he added. But a Labour spokesman said the party was confident "the processes of verification and handling applications are compliant with the Data Protection Act." He added: "All applications to join the Labour Party as a member, affiliate or supporter are verified and those who are identified by our verification team as being candidates, members or supporters of another political party will be denied a vote." Mr Burnham's campaign, meanwhile, said they had concerns about "potential Tory infiltration on a large scale." Michael Dugher, who is chairing his campaign, wrote to Labour's general secretary calling for a "urgent meeting" of candidate teams to discuss the issue. He claimed "a Conservative MP, Conservative media commentators, and Conservative councillors all having been rejected". He added: "This suggests the 121,000 registered supporters could include several thousand Tory infiltrators, as well as supporters of other parties seeking to have a vote in the election." Also on Friday, Mr Corbyn has said he will formally apologise on behalf of the Labour Party for taking the country to war with Iraq if elected leader. Mr Corbyn told the Guardian the party would "never again flout the United Nations and international law".

Summary: Labour says it has "a robust system" to stop "malicious applications" after claims individuals who have registered to vote in the leadership race are being unfairly banned from taking part.


Benjamin Netanyahu's statement came after an emergency meeting of his cabinet and security chiefs. Alexander Levlovitz died in a car accident apparently caused by a rock-throwing attack in Jerusalem. Meanwhile, clashes between Israeli police and Palestinian protesters continued for a third day in the city. "On the eve of the Jewish new year, we once again saw how throwing stones can kill," Mr Netanyahu said in his statement. "These kinds of activities will be met with a very fierce punitive and deterring response." The government agreed to establish mandatory minimum penalties for those who "endanger human lives by throwing stones, fire-bombs and explosives". It also said it would introduce heavy fines on parents who allow their children to engage in violent rioting. Mr Levlovitz died and two passengers were reportedly injured after their car was pelted with stones on Monday. Police are investigating the incident. Separately, violence has again rocked the al-Aqsa mosque compound. The compound - known to Jews as the Temple Mount and to Muslims as al-Haram al-Sharif - is the holiest site in Judaism, and contains the al-Aqsa Mosque - the third holiest site in Islam. The compound is a source of religious and political tension between Israel and the Palestinians. It is a frequent flashpoint for violence. On Tuesday, police spokeswoman Luba Samri told AP that police entered the Al-Aqsa mosque compound early in the morning to disperse protesters who had stayed inside the mosque overnight. The protesters threw projectiles at officers, Ms Samri said, adding that two Palestinians were arrested and five police officers were slightly injured. Twenty-six Palestinians were injured on Tuesday, none of them seriously, the director of the Palestinian Red Crescent emergency unit, Amin Abu Ghazaleh, told Reuters. UN Special Envoy Nickolay Mladenov later warned that unrest in Jerusalem "may ignite violence beyond its walls". He also urged all leaders "to ensure visitors and worshippers demonstrate restraint and respect" at holy sites.

Summary: The Israeli prime minister has vowed to "use all necessary means" to stop stone throwers after an Israeli man died in a car crash linked to such an attack.


Former Manchester City and Liverpool striker Balotelli, 26, protested at his treatment in a social media post. Plea said: "We heard monkey noises in the warm-up and during the game. A few supporters insulted him the whole game. Balotelli was very, very upset." Bastia released a statement on Saturday expressing surprise at the allegations. "Having never noticed nor been informed, either by the referees, the delegates or any member of Nice of any incident of this type, it is with surprise that our club discovered these accusations, which carry considerable harm to the image of our club as a whole," the Bastia statement said. French governing body Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) has announced an investigation into Balotelli's allegations. The Bastia statement added: "Taking note of the LFP announcement of an inquiry, our club is now at the disposal of the authorities so that all light is shed on this type of behaviour, which is by its nature stupid and unacceptable." Balotelli has scored 10 goals in 15 games for Nice since joining on a free transfer from Liverpool in August, two years after a £16m move to Anfield. In 2013 he suffered abuse from Roma fans while playing for AC Milan and threatened to walk off the pitch if he was subjected to it again.

Summary: Nice midfielder Alassane Plea has confirmed he heard racist abuse directed at team-mate Mario Balotelli during Friday's 1-1 draw at Bastia.


On Thursday, the Bank stunned the markets by keeping interest rates on hold, following speculation that it would cut rates from 0.5% to 0.25%. By lunchtime on Friday, the FTSE 100 was down 19.66 points at 6,634.81. The pound was up 0.27% against the dollar at $1.3379. Against the euro, it was unmoved at â‚¬1.2006. Among individual shares, airlines bore the brunt in the wake of Thursday night's Bastille Day attack in the French resort of Nice. Easyjet and British Airways owner IAG were down 3.5% and 1.8% respectively. At the same time, High Street mainstays Morrisons and Marks and Spencer fell 2.2% and 2% respectively. Other European share indexes were also down, reflecting market gloom at the French terror attack. The Cac index in Paris was down by about 0.8%, while Frankfurt's Dax also dropped about 0.8%.

Summary: UK shares have dipped further, while the pound is steady, as investors continue to digest the Bank of England's latest pronouncement.


Margaret Henderson-McCarroll pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Eddie Girvan, 67, on the grounds of diminished responsibility in May. The 31 year old, who has 100 previous convictions, was told she must serve three years in prison. Sentencing her, Mr Justice Treacy said it was "an horrific crime". Speaking in court on Monday, he said the victim "must have suffered terribly". Mr Girvan was found dead at his Greenisland home in County Antrim. He was virtually naked, bound and gagged on 18 January 2016. He had been stabbed in the chest and suffocated after being gagged with kitchen roll and a tie to stop him calling out for help. The court had heard previously that either injury could have killed him. The court was told that the pair, who had known each other for some years, had argued over money for sex. Henderson-McCarroll said she had been acting in self defence and "poked" her victim with a cake knife after Mr Girvan came at her with a stick sword. She said she had not meant to kill him and admitted that she had been high on crystal meth and heroin at the time. After the stabbing, Henderson-McCarroll admitted taking more heroin "to calm her nerves" before stealing Mr Girvan's car and driving it to Belfast. She was involved in an accident at Custom House Square, Belfast which led police to find Mr Girvan's car at the city hostel where she had been living. She was later arrested on an unrelated bench warrant and found to have a sat nav, a watch, and two sets of car keys in her possession. The sat nav contained Mr Girvan's home address and, after several attempts to contact him at home, police broke in and found his body. Henderson-McCarroll has 100 previous convictions for robbery, theft and assault. The court heard she had bitten, punched and head butted elderly men, young women and children in the course of past crimes. A doctor's report stated that she had lived a "chaotic life" of drug addiction, alcohol abuse, crime and prostitution. The court was told that she relapsed into heroin and crystal meth addiction after the death of her baby daughter. She also previously admitted eight other charges connected to Mr Girvan's killing: * Theft; * Attempted theft; * Aggravated vehicle-taking causing damage; * Dangerous driving; * Driving when unfit through drink or drugs; * Driving without insurance; * Failing to stop at an accident * Failing to report an accident For those crimes, she was sentenced to between one month and a year in prison - all to be served concurrently with her manslaughter sentence which was six years - three to be served in prison and three on licence.

Summary: A woman who killed a pensioner while "high on crystal meth and heroin" has been given a six-year sentence.


People poured out of offices in the city centre after an evacuation warning sounded. At least one person has died. Donetsk has been surrounded for several weeks by Ukrainian forces battling pro-Russian rebels. The convoy of at least 260 lorries carrying Russian aid has now halted, after moving towards the border. There is continuing confusion over the final destination. On Thursday afternoon, the lorries had got to within a few miles of the border, where they had parked in a field, reports the BBC's Steve Rosenberg, who is following the convoy. We followed the convoy for about nine hours, having left Voronezh before dawn. The convoy turned off the main highway - the M04 - on to a smaller road to the border. All the lorries are now parked here in a field. We asked one commander to show us the contents of the lorries. He selected one, and it contained sleeping bags. But it was just one of at least 260 lorries. I cannot say accurately what the contents of the others are. The lorries will wait here until the convoy is given orders - but there is no indication when that will be. I spoke to one driver. He was very anti-American and asked why the United States was trying to take Ukraine away from Russia. The key question now is what Russia does next. If it takes the convoy across the border, it will be seen by the Ukrainian authorities as a major provocation. Follow tweets @BBCSteveR Russia has dismissed as absurd claims that its convoy is a pretext to send military supplies to the rebels. But Ukraine has said the Russian convoy must be inspected by international monitors before it can be let in. Andriy Lysenko, a spokesman for Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council, said that if this did not happen, "movement of the convoy will be blocked with all the forces available". Meanwhile, the situation is reported to be desperate in the rebel-held city of Luhansk, where civilians have been short of water, food and electricity for more than a week. Phone lines are also down as shelling continues. Artillery fire could be heard all around Donetsk on Thursday, with the authorities urging people to stay off the streets. Two shopping centres were reportedly hit. It was unclear who had fired the shells. One city resident, Valentina Smirnova, told Associated Press as she cleared up rubble: "My son left and now I am staying with my daughter. I don't know what to do afterwards. Where should I run to after that?" A senior International Red Cross (ICRC) official, Laurent Corbaz, is flying to the Ukrainian capital Kiev and then on to Moscow to discuss the Russian aid initiative. The ICRC tweeted that it had made initial contact with the Russian convoy but that "many practical details are still to be clarified". Ukraine is also sending a humanitarian aid convoy to the east. Some 75 lorries with 800 tonnes of aid left Kiev, Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk for Luhansk on Thursday morning, the presidential website said. Some 2,086

Summary: Heavy shelling has hit the rebel-held Ukrainian city of Donetsk, amid a continuing row over a controversial Russian aid convoy.


Archie Darby died on 13 October after being attacked by a Staffordshire bull terrier-type dog in Harwich Road, Colchester. Essex Coroner's Court heard the infant died from severe head injuries consistent with a dog attack. His 22-month-old brother Daniel-Jay was left with "life-changing injuries". The boys' mother was also hurt. Live: Read more about the hearing and other Essex news The dog was put down with the consent of its owner - the children's aunt - who has been named in reports as 31-year-old Clare Ferdinand, a serving Essex Police officer. Police are not treating the attack as a criminal investigation. During a brief hearing, coroner's officer David Dinnell said: "Archie Darby was a four-month-old baby being held in his mother's arms when he was taken out of her arms by the family dog and attacked." The inquest heard an ambulance was called and CPR was attempted but Archie was pronounced dead at the scene at 16:02 BST. Senior Essex Coroner Caroline Beasley-Murray said: "Please let condolences be expressed to Archie's family at this very dreadful time for them." A full hearing will take place in December.

Summary: A dog that mauled a four-month-old baby to death snatched the boy from his mother's arms, an inquest has heard.


Oliver Whiting, 37, of Eastbourne, took the photos from social media accounts. He posted the images on adult websites, where he invited other users to join him in posting lewd comments. The judge at Hastings Magistrates' Court said his violation and degradation of women required punishment in order to deter others. Whiting had admitted 11 offences of making offensive posts at an earlier hearing. Six offences related to one victim, and five to the other. Live: More news from Sussex Whiting, of Langdale Close, was ordered to attend a sex offenders' treatment programme and banned from using social media. He was also ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work. Next to a picture of one woman he knew, which featured her young child, he labelled her a "slag" and a "whore". Prosecutor Elizabeth Green said the victim was left "distressed" at being unable to get the US-based website to remove the image, and it still remains on there. In a statement, the victim added: "I felt alone and that no-one would help me." Ms Green said a second young woman known to Whiting was left "physically sick" and "shocked" after she discovered he had also posted a picture of her next to offensive comments he had written. Whiting was charged after previously being cautioned for similar offences involving four other women, an earlier court hearing was told. Defending, Noelle Magennis said Whiting had shown "genuine heartfelt remorse", been the subject of a "public witch-hunt" and had contacted the website to try to get the images removed. Sentencing him, district judge Teresa Szagun said: "What you used those photographs for defies belief. "You uploaded them to a website that encourages other men to masturbate then capture that activity and upload those photographs on that site. "The accompanying comments that you posted were vile, aggressive sexual fantasies. "The impact to the victims has been far-reaching, ranging understandably from fear, disgust and extreme humiliation."

Summary: A man who posted "degrading" pictures of two women he knew on a porn site has been given a six-month suspended jail sentence.


It has filed to sell up to $24.3bn (£15bn) stock, which would make it the biggest technology listing in the US. Facebook's IPO, which raised $16bn in 2012, was the previous biggest share sale for an internet company. Alibaba accounts for 80% of all online retail sales in China. Its sites also include Taobao, Tmall, and AliExpress. Facebook's IPO gave it a market value of more than $100bn. Alibaba's IPO would give it a market value of up to $162bn. "From the very beginning our founders have aspired to create a company founded by Chinese people but that belongs to the world," said executive chairman Jack Ma in the regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Alibaba will decide on its final share price after an international roadshow set to start in the coming week. The company is selling 123.1 million of the 320.1 million shares in the IPO. Meanwhile, selling shareholders, including Mr Ma, Yahoo, and executive vice chairman Joe Tsai, are offering the rest. Rising internet usage in China and a growing and affluent middle-class helped revenue in the June quarter grow by 46% year-on-year to $2.54bn.

Summary: China's biggest e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding says it expects to price its initial public offering (IPO) at between $60 and $66 per a share.


Scientists trying to understand the rise of antibiotic resistance, considered by some to be the great health threat of our time, believe they could provide clues to the mechanisms behind its spread. In an increasingly global society, travel can be pointed to as one of the reasons for the rise of antibiotic resistance. Now an international team of researchers from Newcastle University and the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, is studying how large gatherings of people could become hotspots for the spread of the genes that cause resistance. In order to do this, they needed to find a site that was free from pollution where they could study the effects of human activity. Rishikesh and Haridwar - which became famous when the Beatles dropped in during the 1960s - provided the perfect case studies. Every year, in May and June, these cities welcome hundreds of thousands of pilgrims and the cities' populations swell from around 300,000 to over a million. Most of the year, the river running through the cities is pristine. But, during this influx, it is exposed to pollution such as human waste. "When there's that many people the local infrastructure gets exceeded - and the chances of being exposed to faecal matter increases," Prof Graham, from Newcastle University, one of the authors of the study, explained. This increased level of human waste is key to understanding how genes for antibiotic resistance spread. That's due to where the resistance genes are located in bacteria, and how these bacteria are carried by humans. Antibiotic resistance in bacteria is controlled by naturally occurring genes. These genes are found on plasmids, small rings of DNA that are separate from chromosomes. Plasmids can move easily between bacteria, allowing them to acquire traits, such as antibiotic resistance, very quickly. Many people have some organisms in their gut that contain these genes. Generally, these do not affect a person until they take certain antibiotics. The river samples that Dr Zia Shaikh, from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, analysed showed that, when the amount human waste entering the river rises during May and June, levels of antibiotic resistance genes are up to 60 times higher. The indicates that the resistant organisms in people's guts can be washed into the river in faeces. The faecal organisms tend not to live very long, but the plasmids that carry antibiotic resistance genes can be quickly transferred to other organisms in the river. This increases the probability that people will ingest bacteria with antibiotic resistant genes when they drink or bathe in the water. Once they are exposed, they can then carry them back to their own towns and cities in their gut - carrying antibiotic resistance genes to the wider world. The research suggests that, when the large numbers of people are in close proximity without adequate facilities, the probability that antibiotic resistance genes will spread increases. This could affect any large gathering around the world. The spread of the antibiotic resistance genes adds to existing health concerns. Prof David Heymann from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical

Summary: The Hindu holy sites in the Indian cities of Rishikesh and Haridwar attract millions of pilgrims each year - but they are now the destination for another group of devotees.


He spoke at the inauguration of the Palestinian embassy to the Holy See, after meeting Pope Francis. The Vatican recognised Palestinian statehood a year and a half ago. The status of Jerusalem is one of the most sensitive and complex issues of the entire Middle East conflict. Palestinians view East Jerusalem as the capital of their future state but Israel proclaims the entire city as its capital. On Sunday, France is hosting an international conference in Paris to try to kick-start peace talks between the two sides. Can Paris summit save fading two-state solution? Can Jewish settlement issue be resolved? The Pope has repeatedly supported moves to restart the peace process. Relations between the Holy See and Palestinian territories were upgraded in 2015 with the signing of a treaty recognising Palestinian statehood - a move that angered Israel. The Palestinians - and the Israelis - are engaged in a constant search for allies. Official recognition from the Pope is a significant prize. Israel already has an embassy to the Holy See. Now the Palestinian leader, Mahmoud Abbas, has opened the new Palestinian embassy. Pope Francis himself has played a role in the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians. In 2014, he visited Israel and the Palestinian West Bank. In the Palestinian town of Bethlehem he even stopped to pray in front of Israel's separation barrier. It's a symbol of protection for Israelis - but of occupation for Palestinians. Later that year, the Pope invited the Israeli and Palestinian presidents to come to Rome to pray for peace. Now each side has its own permanent official voice at the Vatican. Israeli relations with the Vatican were further strained after Pope Francis described President Abbas as "an angel of peace" during the canonisation ceremony of two Palestinian nuns at the Vatican in 2015. On Saturday, President Abbas reiterated his concern over President-elect Trump's plan to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and said he had written to Mr Trump to warn him of the risks of such a move. "If this is the decision, to transfer the embassy to Jerusalem, it will not help peace and we hope it doesn't happen," President Abbas told reporters outside the Vatican. Palestinian officials say the plan would undermine chances of a negotiated peace based on a two-state solution, in which Palestinian and Israeli states would live side-by-side. "Not only would this move deprive the United States of all legitimacy in playing a role in conflict resolution, it would also destroy the two-state solution," Mr Abbas was quoted earlier as saying in French paper Le Figaro. He also said Palestinians may consider "reversing recognition" of Israel if Mr Trump goes ahead with the move. Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) recognised each other under the 1993 Oslo agreements. Sunday's talks in Paris, involving some 70 countries, are to discuss peace in the region and reiterate support for the two-state solution. French President Francois Hollande has invited President Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Paris to discuss the outcome of the conference.

Summary: Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has warned that peace could suffer if President-elect Donald Trump carries out plans to move the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.


Steve Finnigan said the county faced the harshest budget cuts in England, which could potentially see the force becoming a "blue light" service, responding to emergencies only. Mounted and dog sections along with road policing units could be lost and community policing cut. Since 2010, the force has axed about 700 officers and 275 members of staff. Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) said "savage" budget cuts would have a "devastating impact" on policing. Clive Grunshaw said communities would be "left at risk" as the government continued to implement austerity cuts. Details of the force's cuts will be revealed after the government's Comprehensive Spending Review at the end of November. But Mr Grunshaw said proposed changes to the way forces are awarded grant funding means Lancashire will have to cut a further Â£24.8m on top of Â£74m already saved. He said: "The likely outcome for Lancashire is far worse than we had expected. "While the full implications are not yet clear there is no doubt that these savage cuts, which come on top of the already significant savings which have had to be made, will have a devastating impact on the standards of policing which the Constabulary is able to deliver and which our communities have come to expect." The Home Office is yet to comment.

Summary: Lancashire Police will "not be viable" after 2020 because of cuts to funding, the chief constable has warned.


Midfielder Jeff Hendrick has been ruled out because of a shoulder problem and has returned to his club Derby County. Harry Arter will miss the Dublin games because of an Achilles injury. The Bournemouth player, who has only one Republic cap, has returned to his club for treatment. Stoke City forward Walters sat out training sessions in Dublin over recent days. "Jeff has got a shoulder injury that he has had to deal with for quite a number of weeks now so we thought it best going back and getting is sorted a club level," said Republic manager Martin O'Neill. "Jon, I think he will be fit for Tuesday, he just thought he might be best to go home for a day or two. He should be back on Friday night to watch the game. He will definitely play on Tuesday. "Robbie Keane sat out training again on Wednesday but there is no real problem. He will be okay and will be available for any of the two games." Republic of Ireland Euro 2016 fixtures (all times BST) Monday, 13 June Republic of Ireland v Sweden (17:00; Stade de France, Paris) Saturday, 18 June Belgium v Republic of Ireland (14:00; Stade de Bordeaux) Wednesday, 22 June Italy v Republic of Ireland (20:00; Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille)

Summary: Republic of Ireland striker Jonathan Walters will not feature in Friday's friendly with Switzerland because of a hamstring injury, but should be fit to face Slovakia on Tuesday.


President Mourad Boudjellal emailed Premiership bosses proposing the move from the Top 14, which a spokesman said they would consider. Boudjellal has made public his frustrations with the Top 14, related to the salary cap and bonus payments. He told French newspaper L'Equipe: "If this is not possible the next season, maybe the one after that." He said he was "serious in my approach" and claimed the move would give the Premiership "huge added value". The Cote d'Azur club have risen up the French leagues under Boudjellal's reign to become multiple European champions. Any switch would require the approval of the French Rugby Federation and the Rugby Football Union, the governing body for rugby union in England, which said it had not been contacted by Boudjellal. Rugby union is familiar with cross-border competitions, with Italian clubs playing in the Pro12 league against Welsh, Irish and Scottish opposition. In the southern hemisphere, the Super Rugby tournament features teams from South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. It will include sides from Argentina and Japan for the 2016 season, which starts in February. However, given the complications of any move, informed observers of the game say it appears unlikely to happen. Top 14 clubs have a larger salary cap than those in England, at 10 million Euros (£7.7m) compared to £5.1m. However, the 12 Premiership clubs will see their cap rise to £6.5m per club for 2016-17 and £7m for 2017-18. The extra money that French clubs are allowed to spend on salaries has enabled them sign some of the game's biggest stars. Among them are World Cup-winning All Blacks Dan Carter (Racing 92), Ma'a Nonu (Toulon) and Conrad Smith (Pau), plus South Africa's 2007 world champion winger Bryan Habana (Toulon). Former England number 10 Jonny Wilkinson, Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton and New Zealand centre Sonny Bill Williams have also played Top 14 rugby in the past. Toulon have agreed to release Quade Cooper for three rounds of the Sevens World Series as the Australian targets the Rio Olympics. The 27-year-old fly-half will compete in Sydney (6-7 February), Paris (14-15 May) and London (21-22 May). "As a rugby player growing up, you never think you'll have the chance to play at an Olympics," said Cooper. The international, who has won 58 caps for the Wallabies, added: "I'll be doing everything I can to make the squad." For the latest rugby union news follow @bbcrugbyunion on Twitter.

Summary: French side Toulon say they want to leave their domestic league to play in the English Premiership.


The victim suffered serious injuries - believed to be stab wounds - after he was attacked at a house in Auld Coal Grove, Bonnyrigg, at about 16:00 on Tuesday. He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, where he later died. The arrested man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday.

Summary: A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a 40-year-old man in Midlothian.


Bloemfontein joins Beijing and Lisbon in being suspended from carrying out any Wada-related anti-doping activities, while Moscow's lab had its accreditation revoked in April. The decision leaves 31 Wada-accredited labs in the world, but none in Africa. Wada said the laboratory may apply for reinstatement before 30 September. The body did not disclose the reasons for the South Africa facility's suspension, which can be appealed against at the Court of Arbitration for Sport within 21 days of Bloemfontein being notified.

Summary: South Africa's Doping Control Laboratory has become the fourth lab to be sanctioned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) in the past month.


Camden Glass, part of the Camden Group, has started a 30-day consultation with staff on the closure of its factory in Benburb, according to Unite. The firm produces and supplies PVCu window and door products. Camden Group has told Unite it will be creating 50 new jobs at a new plant in Antrim. Unite's representative Joanne McWilliams said Camden Group's investment in the Antrim plant was "cold comfort to the workforce in Benburb". "Many workers in Benburb have longstanding service at the plant - one of our members has worked there for 43 years," she said. "Many of the workers facing redundancy have built the company's success long before the current management took over. "To compound [the] decision, management have offered the workforce only the bare minimum, statutory redundancy. "Camden Group must live up to their social responsibilities and fully compensate their workforce for a decision driven by corporate priorities."

Summary: Sixty-five workers at a County Tyrone manufacturing company are set to lose their jobs, a trade union has said.


There was a fancy dress theme of "pirates and princesses" for the 44th Boxing Day swim from North Beach. Sea temperatures were 11 degrees - slightly warmer than the conditions for spectators. The event, organised by the Tenby Sea Swimming Association (TSSA), is expected to raise thousands of pounds for charity. It prides itself on always going ahead, whatever the weather. Before the main event was a raft race around Goscar Rock, held in memory of Dai Rees, of Saundersfoot, who regularly took part. The challenge was won by his brothers, Adam and Richard, who came home at the head of the nine-craft fleet. Tenby's mayor Sue Lane said: "It's been a thoroughly enjoyable morning and a pleasure to see so many people turning up and in such wonderful costumes."

Summary: Hundreds of barmy bathers have been taking part in Tenby's annual festive dip.


20 May 2016 Last updated at 12:40 BST They adopted him and he came into the studio for a live interview with his owner who has written a book about it. Arthur's adventurous spirit came out though, he wouldn't sit still and left the sofa to explore the studio. Here are his best bits.

Summary: Stray dog Arthur crossed the Amazon river in South America to follow Swedish explorers who befriended him.


Det Ch Supt Lesley Boal said Police Scotland officers were investigating a historical complaint - but did not confirm a name. Lord Janner was accused of abuse allegations during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s - but was deemed unfit to stand trial in England because of dementia. The former MP has consistently denied all allegations against him. BBC home affairs correspondent Tom Symonds said the allegation had first been made in 1991 by a Leicester man who told police that Greville Janner sexually abused him during the 1970s - including in Scotland. Police in Leicestershire investigated allegations against the politician - who represented two constituencies in Leicester between 1970 and 1997 - in the 1990s but no charges were brought, he added. However Scottish police have reviewed files from the original claim relating to the alleged abuse in Scotland and are now carrying out their own investigation, our correspondent said. "Because Scotland has a separate and independent prosecutor, it would be able to make its own decision about whether to charge Lord Janner," he added. In April, the Director of Public Prosecutions in England and Wales, Alison Saunders, decided allegations against the peer by nine men were strong enough to merit a prosecution. However, she said the prosecution should not go ahead because Lord Janner would to be unable to take part in his defence due to his poor health. Last month, the Crown Prosecution Service, covering England and Wales, said it would review the decision. A senior prosecutor unconnected to the original case will review the decision. Justice Lowell Goddard - who is leading an independent inquiry into child sex abuse - has also said she would investigate claims against Lord Janner.

Summary: Police in Scotland are understood to be investigating claims Labour peer Lord Janner abused a boy there in the 1970s.


The planned voluntary rules would cover "integrated electronic devices, including mobile phones". Officials want distracting functions to be disabled when driving. In 2010, US figures suggested that "distraction by a device or control integral to the vehicle was reported in 26,000 crashes". Thenew proposals include goals to reduce the amountof inputs required to operate a device - the number of buttons to push - and reducing unnecessary visual information. There are also guidelines requiring one-handed operation and a two second limit on "off-road glances" - the time spent looking at the device. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also wants built-in gadgets the driver can use to turn-off non-essential functions while the car is moving, and keep them disabled until the car is parked. In particular they want to prevent manual texting, use of the internet/social media, entering addresses into sat navs and dialling long phone numbers. Displaying more than 30 characters of text not related to driving should also be prevented, it says. Electronic warning systems would be exempt from the rules, the NHTSA said. The first phase of the plans only apply to built-in devices. However, the NHTSA said that in later phases it might issue further guidelines on the use of "devices or systems that are not built into the vehicle but are brought into the vehicle and used while driving". This could include "navigation systems, smartphones, electronic tablets and pads, and other mobile communications devices". Official figures suggested that in 2010 electronic devices were involved in 47,000 distraction-related crashes. NHTSA administrator David Strickland said consumers wanted more "tools and conveniences" but said the guidelines would help carmakers "develop electronic devices that provide features consumers want - without disrupting a driver's attention or sacrificing safety". The NHTSA is currently consulting on the first phase of the proposals.

Summary: US transport safety officials have proposed guidelines to limit driver distraction from gadgets built into cars.


Police said that the woman had been attacked after she accepted a lift by three men in a truck in Manali, a resort town in the state. No arrests have been made but police have set up roadblocks and are searching for the suspects. Scrutiny of sexual violence in India has grown since the rape and murder of a student on a Delhi bus in December. The gang rape of the student sparked widespread protests and prompted the government to alter laws relating to rape in India. Five men and one juvenile have been charged with the rape. One of the men has since hanged himself in prison, officials say. In the Manali case, police say the three men drove the woman to a secluded spot where they raped her and robbed her. After arriving in Manali on Monday she had been on a visit to Vashisth, a nearby tourist area popular with foreigners, but was delayed and had been looking for a taxi in the early hours of Tuesday morning. "Because it happened at night, she couldn't read the truck number. At around 7am, we put up checkpoints everywhere and we've been looking for the suspects," senior local police official Vinod Dhawan told BBC Hindi. "We have found some clues at the crime scene." A case of rape was filed after the woman had been medically examined in a local hospital, police say. The US embassy in Delhi said it was aware of the case. "We are in contact with authorities but due to issues of privacy we have no further comment," a spokesperson told the BBC. The attack comes after a Swiss tourist was gang raped in Madhya Pradesh state in March - six men were arrested in connection with that attack. That same month, India passed a new bill containing harsher punishments, including the death penalty in certain cases, for rapists. Reported cases of sexual assault are on the rise in India, although foreign tourists are rarely targeted.

Summary: Indian police say that a 30-year-old American woman has been gang-raped in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh.


At least 60 people were injured when Iraqi troops drove back thousands of mainly Shia Muslims protesting against corruption and security failures. Soldiers fired real and rubber bullets at the protesters, as well as tear gas. Some reports, citing hospital sources, said four people had been killed and 90 injured in the clashes. On Saturday two coffins draped in flags were driven through part of the city, flanked by mourners. Iraqi President Fuad Masum called on protesters to "abide by the law and apply self-restraint". In a statement published on the presidency website, Mr Masum said violent rallies would distract security forces from preventing terror attacks. It was the second time this month that protesters managed to break into the city's government area. Shia Muslim cleric Moqtada Sadr condemned the use of force by the police, and voiced support for the demonstrators' "peaceful [and] spontaneous revolt". The protesters accuse the government of neglecting much needed reforms, as it struggles with its campaign against the so-called Islamic State group (IS) and declining oil revenues. The Sunni jihadist group controls parts of western and northern Iraq and has been behind a wave of recent attacks that have left dozens killed. Some demonstrators managed to break into the prime minister's office and parliament. Baghdad's Green Zone houses the parliament, key government buildings and many foreign embassies. The authorities later said they had completely regained control of the area and the protesters had withdrawn. The Shia cleric and his militia group, the Mehdi Army, gained prominence after the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. galvanising anti-US sentiment. Mr Sadr's followers clashed repeatedly with US forces, whose withdrawal the cleric consistently demanded. An arrest warrant was issued for Mr Sadr in 2004 in connection with the murder of a rival cleric. His militia was also blamed for the torture and killing of thousands of Sunnis in the sectarian carnage of 2006 and 2007. Mr Sadr fled to Iran during that period. In 2011, Mr Sadr returned from his self-imposed exile to Iraq, taking a more conciliatory tone and calling for Iraqi unity and peace. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, who came to power in 2014, has promised to stamp out corruption and ease sectarian tensions. He has been pressing for radical reforms and wants to form a government of technocrats, but has been blocked by lawmakers, the BBC's Jim Muir in Baghdad reports. Parliament is so deeply split that it cannot hold a meeting because no side can achieve a quorum, our correspondent adds. Iraq's system of sharing government jobs has long been criticised for promoting unqualified candidates and encouraging corruption.

Summary: Funerals have taken place in Baghdad for two people killed when protesters stormed the city's fortified government district, the Green Zone on Friday.


Mae'r asgellwr Steff Evans yn rhydd i chwarae wedi iddo dderbyn cerdyn coch yn y rownd gynderfynol yn dilyn penderfyniad panel disgyblu i ddileu'r gwaharddiad. Bydd Liam Williams yn chwarae ei gêm olaf i'r Scarlets cyn iddo arwyddo i'r Saracens. John Barclay fydd yn arwain y tîm yn absenoldeb Ken Owens gyda'r mewnwr Gareth Davies yn ymddangos am y 150fed tro i'r Scarlets. Mae Munster hefyd yn ddi-newid ar gyfer y gêm. Llwyddodd Munster i ennill yn erbyn y Scarlets ar benwythnos agoriadol y Pro 12 ym mis Medi o 23-13 ond fe wnaeth tîm Wayne Pivac dalu'r pwyth yn ôl ym mis Chwefror pan enillodd y Scarlets o 30-21. "Fe wnaethom gymryd hyder o'r fuddugoliaeth ym Mharc Thomond, ond mi fydd hi'n achlysur hollol wahanol," meddai prif hyfforddwr y Scarlets, Wayne Pivac wrth edrych ymlaen i'r gêm. Ychwanegodd: "Mi fydd rhaid i ni fynd yno i chwarae ein gêm ein hunain a mwynhau'r achlysur. "Mae'r bechgyn yn gwybod os bydden ni'n cael y perfformiad yn iawn ar y diwrnod fe allwn drechu unrhyw dîm, felly mi fydd rhaid i ni fod yn iawn ar y diwrnod," meddai. Dywedodd Cyfarwyddwr Rygbi Munster, Rassie Erasmus mai "tymor go-lew" fydd hi os na wneith nhw ennill y tlws. "Mi fyse hi'n dymor hyfryd os llwyddwn i ennill," meddai. Bydd wyneb cyfarwydd arall yn rhan o'r gêm wrth i'r Cymro, Nigel Owens gael y cyfrifoldeb o ddyfarnu'r gêm. Bydd y gêm ymlaen Dydd Sadwrn 27 Mai gyda'r gic gyntaf am 18:15. Bydd sylwebaeth lawn o'r gêm ar raglen Camp Lawn BBC Radio Cymru o 18:00 ymlaen. Cadarnhad o'r ddau dîm ar gyfer y gêm Munster: Simon Zebo; Andrew Conway, Francis Saili, Rory Scannell, Keith Earls; Tyler Bleyendaal, Conor Murray; CJ Stander, Tommy O'Donnell, Peter O'Mahony (captain), Billy Holland, Donnacha Ryan, John Ryan, Niall Scannell, Dave Kilcoyne Eilyddion: Rhys Marshall, Brian Scott, Stephen Archer, Jean Deysel, Jack O'Donoghue, Duncan Williams, Ian Keatley, Jaco Taute Scarlets: Johnny McNicholl; Liam Williams, Jonathan Davies, Scott Williams, Steffan Evans; Rhys Patchell, Gareth Davies; John Barclay (captain), James Davies, Aaron Shingler, Tadhg Beirne, Lewis Rawlins, Samson Lee, Ryan Elias, Rob Evans Eilyddion: Emyr Phillips, Wyn Jones, Werner Kruger, David Bulbring, Will Boyde, Jonathan Evans, Hadleigh Parkes, DTH Van der Merwe

Summary: Mae'r Scarlets wedi enwi'r un tîm a drechodd Leinster i wynebu Munster yn rownd derfynol y Pro 12 yn Nulyn ddydd Sadwrn.


The tech companies will help design the subsea cable which will run between Virginia in the US and Bilbao, Spain. The project will be managed by Spanish telecommunications firm Telefonica, which will sell any unused capacity on the cable to other customers. The cable will help the tech giants move data more quickly and cheaply between their global data centres. Tech companies typically have to pay telecommunications firms to use their cables, which can be costly. And the large amounts of data moving across those lines can make them slower. The project, called MAREA, will be the highest-capacity sub-sea cable across the Atlantic, with an expected capacity of some 160 terabits per second of data, the companies said. It is not the first subsea cable to be sponsored by a tech company. In 2014 Google paired up with five telecommunications firms to build a subsea cable across the Pacific Ocean. Construction of the 6,600km (4,125 miles) long cable is due to start in August and is scheduled to be completed in October 2017. Microsoft said MAREA will help boost the speed and reliability of its cloud services. "This marks an important new step in building the next generation infrastructure of the internet," said Microsoft's director of global network acquisition, Frank Rey. Microsoft has also been testing underwater data centres. These centres would be cheaper to maintain because they would not have the associated cooling costs of data centres on land and could be powered through marine energy. Facebook and its 1.23 billion monthly active users are also heavily reliant of transferring data and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has committed to expanding global internet access.

Summary: Microsoft and Facebook have announced plans to build the highest capacity data link between the US and Europe.


Moises Henriques hit 18 runs as the Sixers scored 22 in their extra over, while the Heat made 15 in reply. Brendon McCullum had earlier scored 46 as the Heat compiled 167-9. The Sixers looked well set after Henriques' 64, but Ben Dwarshuis had to score two runs off the final ball to tie the game at the Gabba. Henriques then hit two sixes and a four in the super over. The Sixers will play the Scorchers, who are two-time champions, in the final at the Waca in Perth.

Summary: Sydney Sixers beat Brisbane Heat in a super over to reach Saturday's Big Bash League final, where they will play Perth Scorchers.


The Shanghai Composite benchmark ended 2.2% higher at 4,121.71. The index crossed the 4,000 mark for the first time since 2008 on Friday. China's monthly trade data showed its exports fell in March from a year ago by 14.6% in yuan terms, compared with forecasts for a rise of more than 8%. Imports fell 12.3% in yuan terms compared with forecasts for a fall of more than 11%. The official numbers mean the country's monthly trade surplus has shrunk to its smallest in 13 months. Analysts said the export numbers for March were a surprise. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index closed up 2.7% at 28,016.34 to hit a fresh seven-year high as the market continued to benefit from large inflows of money from mainland Chinese investors through the new stock connect trading link. Last month, Beijing allowed mutual funds to invest in Hong Kong through the connect plan. In Japan, the benchmark Nikkei 225 index closed flat, down just 0.01% at 19,905.46 points. On Friday, the index traded above 20,000 for the first time since April 2000 and it is up nearly 15% this year. Australian shares were in positive territory early on Monday but lost gains later with the S&P/ASX 200 closing down 0.14% at 5,960.30. Commodity prices were weighing on shares of some mining companies as iron prices remain depressed. Australia has said it expects the plunging price of iron ore to slash revenue forecasts by A$25bn (£13bn; $19bn) over the next four years. Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey told the Australian Financial Review that the price for iron ore, Australia's biggest export, could fall as low as $35 a tonne. Atlas Iron shares remained suspended. The company said on Friday that it would stop all mining in Australia because iron ore prices were below its breakeven level. "Despite an extensive cost-cutting programme... the global supply-demand imbalance for iron ore has driven prices down to the point where it is no longer viable for Atlas to continue production," the firm said. In South Korea, the Kospi share index closed up 0.5% at 2,098.92.

Summary: Shares in China were higher on Monday as weaker-than-expected trade data from the mainland raised hopes among investors that Beijing may introduce further stimulus measures soon.


The man was airlifted to Royal Stoke University Hospital in Staffordshire after the collision on an unnamed road in Tanlan, Ffynnongroyw on Monday. The bus driver and passengers were not hurt. North Wales Police and the Health and Safety Executive are investigating the crash.

Summary: A bin man is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a bus in Flintshire.


The London trio are up for best UK act and best album, as well as getting two nominations in the best song category. "We got told like this morning 'Oh I think you're nominated'", said Dappy. "And I was like 'Oh yeah, which one?' And now we've got nominated for four awards. I mean, wow!" Bandmate Fazer added: "We thought it's best of us to come down and mingle with everyone and say hello to the cameras. And now we find we've got four nominations." The band have two shots at the best song prize, getting the nod for their Tynchy Stryder collaboration Number One, and single Strong Again. Their album Uncle B will also go up against records by the likes of Beyonce and Kanye West. N-Dubz picked up the best newcomer Mobo in 2007, but female member Tulisa said they wouldn't be too disappointed if they didn't win this time around. "At the end of the day we're grateful to be where we are in our careers. "If it don't happen then it don't happen - live to fight another day and keep on making albums and hits for the fans." Dappy also revealed they could be performing live several times on the night. The group will be doing Number One and also a possible rendition of the War Child single, I Got Soul. The charity song is a re-working of The Killers' All These Things That I've Done and is set to feature artists like Chipmunk, Ironik and Pixie Lott. This year's Mobos will be held outside of London for the first time, in Glasgow on 30 September. N-Dubz said they were looking forward to performing for their Scottish fans and boasted about their recent shows north of the border. "We just done Edinburgh the other day," said Dappy. "We smashed up an N-Dubz show over there. We done Aberdeen about three or four months ago - we smashed up that show over there! Everywhere we go we smash it up!"

Summary: N-Dubz have told Newsbeat they are shocked to have picked up four nominations for the Mobo awards.


The actor is due to star in a fifth Indiana Jones film, which will be released in 2019. Ford told the BBC: "I've always thought there was an opportunity to do another. But I didn't want to do it without Steven [Spielberg]. "And I didn't want to do it without a really good script. And happily we're working on both. "Steven is developing a script now that I think we're going to be very happy with," he said of Spielberg, who is directing the film. Spielberg directed the four previous Indiana Jones films, which were all produced by Star Wars creator George Lucas. Ford first appeared as Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark, released in 1981. He then starred in three subsequent films, most recently in 2008's Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Ford was speaking to the BBC ahead of the DVD release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the film in which he reprised his role as Han Solo. When asked whether Han Solo, who is killed in the film, could return in some form to future movies in the franchise, Ford replied: "Anything is possible in space. "I wanted Han Solo to sacrifice himself for the good of the other characters to bring some gravitas to the story." Speaking about his involvement in the film, Ford said: "I was very pleased to have the opportunity to work with the other characters, to work on a script that I had real confidence in, with actors that were a dream to work with, with a director that had a very sure and generous hand, and it was altogether a pleasure." But Ford said he does not feel an emotional connection to the characters he plays. "I hope I bring an emotional understanding of the characters and something the audience will recognise," he said. "I want the audience to experience the character, not to feel that they know him but to be involved in seeing what happens to him." Star Wars: The Force Awakens became the UK's biggest film of 2015 after just 16 days of release, with takings of Â£94.06m.

Summary: Harrison Ford has said he did not want to star in a new Indiana Jones film without director Steven Spielberg.


Both teams remain in the bottom three after drawing 1-1 in the Tyne-Wear derby, with Aleksandar Mitrovic's late header earning Newcastle a point. An increase in TV money means Premier League relegation could cost £100m. "I think we will have to fight until the last game and the last minute, so we have to do it," said Benitez. After spurning a one-goal lead for a second successive game, Allardyce said: "Put those four points on the board now and we are feeling like we are going to be surviving and we are going to stay safe. "Now we are going to go right to the wire to try to stay safe, and that's the bottom line." Mitrovic's 83rd-minute goal ended a run of six defeats against Sunderland and left the Magpies three points adrift of safety with eight games remaining. Sunderland, who took the lead through Jermain Defoe's 15th goal of the season, are a point better off in 18th place, two points behind Norwich. Newcastle travel to the Canaries after the international break with Sunderland also facing them at Carrow Road on 16 April. Media playback is not supported on this device After losing his first game at leaders Leicester, the result earned Benitez a first point since becoming Newcastle manager just over a week ago. Asked if his team were now in a scary position, the former Real Madrid boss replied: "It was scary before. I am here because I have to give the team confidence and we have to improve things. "We are creating chances, we are attacking, so we have to improve this part of the game and create more chances and Mitrovic or Papiss Cisse or the other strikers will score more goals and we will be fine." Media playback is not supported on this device Allardyce, whose team have not kept a clean sheet in 18 consecutive games in all competitions, said his team need four wins from their eight remaining games. "If we don't start getting these clean sheets it's going to be a massive problem," he added. "We are a team that has to score twice to win. Sadly we didn't get the second goal and we conceded late on again. "In the second half, I don't know why we sat in and let Newcastle come at us. Maybe that was the size of the game, but in the end we haven't done that and it's two points dropped. "We need four wins from the last eight, so it's now must-win rather than draw."

Summary: Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez and Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce both expect their fight to stay in the Premier League to go down to the wire.