An emoji of the Chilean flag is widely available while one of the Texas flag is not yet. The Chilean flag with its white star on a blue background resembles that of the Lone Star state. Tom Oliverson said the resolution was meant to be mainly educational. The resolution calls on lawmakers "to reject the notion that the Chilean flag, although it is a nice flag, can in any way compare to or be substituted for the official state flag of Texas and urge all Texans not to use the Republic of Chile flag emoji in digital forums when referring to the Lone Star Flag of the great State of Texas". Some Texans have developed a habit of using the Chilean flag in text messages and on social media as a sign of national pride. None of the US states currently have their own emoji flag. Mr Oliverson said that the idea was to raise awareness about the mix-up in a light-hearted manner. "Even if the legislature decides not to hear it, we have achieved our objective," he said. The resolution would be non-binding and cannot pass into law. There will be no penalties for using the wrong flag emoji. "The Chilean flag is a fine design. Maybe it's the second best flag, who knows, we're not getting into a contest here. The important thing, though, is that it's not the Texas flag," joked writer Dan Solomon in Texas Monthly magazine. "In these divided times, we anticipate that this bit of legislative silliness will be a refreshing breath of bipartisanship," he concluded. The wording of the bill also emphasises the significance behind the flags' seemingly small differences. "The colours of the Chilean flag depict sky, snow, and blood spilled while fighting for freedom, but the blue, white, and red of the Lone Star Flag stand for the Texan values of loyalty, purity, and bravery," it says. Chile and its national symbols have been the subject of mix-ups before. At the 2016 Copa America football tournament, the organisers played Chile's national anthem instead of that of Uruguay as Uruguayan players looked on confused. The following day, the Chilean national anthem was drowned out by music by the rapper Pitbull before Chile's match against Argentina.

Summary: A member of Texas' House of Representatives has filed a resolution to urge Texans to stop using an emoji representing the Chilean flag when they really mean to use the Texan flag.


An emotional Murray, 29, secured a thrilling 7-5 4-6 6-2 7-5 victory to make it GB's most successful day at an overseas Games with five gold medals. The see-saw match featured 14 breaks of serve in front of a raucous crowd. Murray's win comes five weeks after he claimed his second Wimbledon title and four years after London 2012 success. Both men looked exhausted in the fourth set of a gruelling four-hour contest, with Murray breaking down in tears after finishing off his gritty opponent. Find out how to get into tennis in our special guide. The crowd on Centre Court were boisterous throughout, with plenty of Argentine support for 27-year-old Del Potro, although emotions did spill over near the climax when two fans were ejected. Murray said the final was one of the toughest he had played in and cast doubt on the chances of winning a third gold in Tokyo in 2020. "Four years is a long time and so many things can change," he said. "Who knows about Tokyo? At 33, I'm not sure I'll be at the same level." Del Potro's silver medal signifies his continued return to form, with his past three seasons disrupted by a wrist injury. "Mentally I can only imagine how frustrating that must have been to keep going through the same problem and having to try and come back," said Murray. "He deserves a lot of credit and he should be very proud." Del Potro beat world number one Novak Djokovic in the first round despite being stuck in a lift for 40 minutes before the match. The 2009 US Open champion and London 2012 bronze medallist then defeated 2008 champion Rafael Nadal in an epic three-hour semi-final a day before facing Murray. "I left the last of my toenails on the court," said Del Potro. "I was tremendously tired. It was the crowd that made me keep running." He added: "When I look at my medal I'm so happy for that, but I've just lost a great final against Andy and I was close to the gold medal. "He played better in the important moments and is a great champion." In Murray, Del Potro came up against a player on a career-defining run in the final. After inspiring Britain to a first Davis Cup win in 79 years in November, Murray was voted the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year, before reaching the Australian and French Open finals and winning Wimbledon for the second time. He also became a father earlier this year and led GB out at the opening ceremony of Rio 2016 as his country's flag bearer. On the court, he has lost just one of his past 30 matches, a run stretching back six months, and has been world number two since November, barring a one-week drop to third in May. BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller Murray looked all along as if he would be too good and just too strong, but he had to play a quite brilliant game to prevent the match going to a deciding set.

Summary: Britain's Andy Murray became the first male tennis player to win two Olympic singles titles by beating Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro in Rio.


Enforcement company Kingdom Services hands out on the spot fines. Ashford Borough Council removed all its Kingdom officers from patrolling the streets, after one was filmed revealing he raked in a bonus of almost £1,000. They will be out of action while undergoing extra training. A spokeswoman for the council said: "In light of the recent Panorama programme we have decided to take this opportunity to give our wardens some important additional staff training exercises so they can continue operating fairly and effectively. "We haven't suspended them but they are not patrolling currently. They should be back soon, after the training has been undertaken." Littering is a crime, but by paying the fine you can avoid a criminal record. Another Kent-based Kingdom trainer was caught on camera saying they pretend to call the police to pressure people to pay up. The BBC1 programme, aired on Monday, revealed people across the country were wrongly fined for tipping coffee down a drain and putting their recycling out on the wrong day. On Tuesday Maidstone Borough Council also removed its own Kingdom officers while a review was carried out. They were back patrolling on Wednesday. It is not the first time councils in Kent have had problems with Kingdom. Maidstone suspended its officers last year for a two-week review after a woman was incorrectly fined for littering while feeding some ducks. Gravesham Borough Council severed ties with Kingdom last year and now operates its litter enforcement "in-house". A spokesman for Kingdom said: "Our service operates under some of the tightest legal guidelines which set the fixed penalty notice level and affords anybody the right to appeal to the council or/and challenge with the courts if they choose."

Summary: Privately contracted so-called "litter police" have been removed from service by a council after an undercover Panorama report found they were getting bonuses for issuing fines.


The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) said he had been told not to report for training with the rest of the players on Monday. It is seeking clarification about an incident outside a fast food restaurant in the early hours of Tuesday. Police attended and said a man was taken away by officers but no arrests were made. The WRU said while the player, aged 28, was on an agreed holiday period from pre-Rugby World Cup training it operated a strict code of conduct covering behaviour both on and off the field. WRU group chief executive Roger Lewis said: "The player has been suspended due to a clear breach of the standards which we expect to be maintained by someone involved in one of our national squads. "Discipline and acceptable behaviour are issues which run to the core values of the Welsh Rugby Union and we cannot tolerate any compromise of those standards. "Mike Phillips is an exceptional player, but there is irrefutable evidence ... that he was engaged in behaviour which falls below the standards we set. "It is vitally important that we send out a clear and unambiguous message to one and all concerning our views on matters of this sort. "That message must be heard clearly by all players, coaches, administrators, volunteers, supporters and, of course, the parents and guardians of any child attracted to take part in the national sport of Wales. "Our senior national squad players are highly visible because of the profile which accompanies the success of our national sport and it is made clear to them that they are the ambassadors we rely on to foster and sustain our image." The incident occurred outside a McDonald's restaurant in Queen Street. Footage taken by bystanders shows Phillips being restrained by police before being led away in handcuffs to a police van. South Wales Police say he was not arrested. The player was recently released by the Ospreys regional rugby team after securing a move to French club Bayonne. The WRU said the suspension has been approved by Wales head coach Warren Gatland and agreed by the senior squad management team. Wales team manager Alan Phillips said: "We have suspended Mike Phillips on the clear evidence of a level of behaviour we regard as unacceptable. "It is clear there has been a breach of our disciplinary standards." Cardiff Blues scrum-half Lloyd Williams has been called into the Wales Rugby World Cup training squad as a replacement and will report for duty on Monday.

Summary: Scrum-half Mike Phillips has been suspended indefinitely from Wales squad duties after a late night incident in Cardiff.


Briton Eleanor Hawkins, Canadians Lindsey and Danielle Peterson, and Dutchman Dylan Snel admitted causing a public disturbance. The group was blamed for a magnitude 5.9 earthquake after stripping on Mount Kinabalu, which is considered sacred. They were jailed for three days, but their sentences were back-dated to reflect time already served. A judge at Kota Kinabalu Magistrates' Court said the four had shown remorse and ordered the jail terms to run from 9 June, meaning the group is free to leave. He also fined each defendant 5,000 Malaysian ringgit (Â£860/$1,330). The BBC's Jennifer Pak, who was in court, said she understood the group were now waiting to pay their fines before being deported. Hawkins' lawyer Ronny Cham said the 23-year-old, from Draycott in Derbyshire, would be freed from police custody later on Friday and her release documentation was being arranged. She would then fly home to the UK on Saturday, her lawyer said. Her father Timothy Hawkins said the sentence was "appropriate and fair" but it appeared she had been "treated pretty badly" amid the media scrum outside court. "She's obviously very traumatised," he said. "Eleanor knows what she did was wrong and disrespectful and she is deeply sorry for any offence she has caused to the Malaysian people." Foreign coverage of the story has been criticised in the Malaysian press. Several local newspapers accused British tabloids of exaggerating reports that the tourists were arrested for causing the quake, rather than the actual charge of public indecency. The Sabah-based Daily Express accused the papers of running "sensational" headlines, while the country's most popular English-language paper, The Star, said reports (pictured) alleging Hawkins and the others were arrested for angering mountain gods "couldn't be further from the truth". Tourism minister, Masidi Manjun, said their acts would have merited punishment for breaking local laws and norms whether or not the earthquake took place. Mr Masidi, who comes from the foothills of Mount Kinabalu, was also quoted in the Malay Mail as saying there had been some "fact-twisting" by foreign media. "I don't know whether this is on purpose just to ridicule us, or their failure to appreciate our local traditions and customs," he said. Speaking to reporters outside his home, Mr Hawkins said the family were looking forward to his daughter's return. "We do not know when this will be as we've had no contact from the High Consulate in Malaysia, and we've not spoken to Ellie," he said. She and her co-accused all admitted a charge of "committing an obscene act in public". Prosecutors said the four tourists, along with six others, climbed the peak to enjoy the sunrise on 30 May and then challenged each other to take off their clothes. But the court amended the facts to agree the accused did not tell the guide to "shut up" or "go to hell", as the prosecution had alleged. Their lawyer said they had simply ignored pleas not to remove their clothes, and had not verbally abused the guide. Mr Cham, who representing all four defendants, said they were ignorant of local customs

Summary: Four tourists who posed naked on a mountain in Malaysia have been given jail terms and fined.


The witness also said her family had been forced to move to Spain to escape her daughter's alleged abusers. Sheffield Crown Court also heard how police lost tapes of an interview with defendant Sageer Hussain in 2003. Eight men, including Mr Hussain, deny sexually abusing three girls between 1999 and 2003. The mother of one of the alleged victims said in a statement: "Her character changed from a lovely girl to an animal. She became horrible." She said at one stage she discovered a mobile phone in her daughter's bedroom and rang a number stored under the name 'Waleed'. She said a man picked up the phone and said "I ain't done owt, I ain't touched her. It isn't me". When she asked her daughter about the phone she said she burst into tears and said "They're raping me, they're raping me". She told the court after her daughter went to the police in 2003 her family were repeatedly threatened. "We were so distraught that we sold the business and the home and moved to Spain," she said. Det Con Andy Stephanek, of South Yorkshire Police, told the court the force had lost the tape of an interview with Mr Hussain when he was first questioned about the allegations. He said it appeared that "due to the passage of time they've been destroyed". The trial continues.

Summary: A woman who was allegedly raped and abused by eight men in Rotherham changed from a "lovely girl to an animal", her mother told jurors.


As Ron Jones, from Newport, prepares to mark Holocaust Memorial Day on Friday with a service at the city's cathedral, he says that amongst all the terrible memories, there will also be a few which will make him smile. He was captured in 1943 fighting in the Middle East, and after nine months in Italy, was transferred to forced labour camp E715, part of the Auschwitz complex. There he spent 12 hours a day, six days a week, working with hazardous chemicals in the IG Farben works, but on Sundays they were permitted to play football. "I think the Germans thought that letting us play football was a quick and easy way of keeping us quiet," he said. "The Red Cross would bring us food parcels, and when they heard about our football, they managed to get us strips for four teams: England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. I was always the Wales goalkeeper. "It kept us sane, it was a bit of normality, but it sounds wrong somehow to say I've got fond memories of playing football, considering what was going on just over the fence." He says as well as keeping up spirits, football played a major role in his survival, and that of many of his fellow prisoners, when they were forced on one of the series of extremely long marches westwards from PoW camps during the final stages of the conflict. Whilst many of Mr Jones's friends died on the march, he believes it is no coincidence that those who had been involved in the Auschwitz football league fared better. "You could say the football we'd played saved our lives. The football lads were fitter, yes, but more than that, they belonged to a group which kept each other going on the march." E715 was located close to Auschwitz III, Monowitz, which held mainly Polish resistance fighters, political dissidents, homosexuals and some captured Soviet troops. Whilst this was not officially a death camp, Mr Jones says it did not take long for him to realise that the inmates at Monowitz were far from safe. "In the nights you could hear shots coming from Monowitz," he said. "Not bursts like you had when you were fighting, but deliberate, regular every few seconds; like they had a system going. "We didn't know who they were or why they'd been killed, and we couldn't help but be terrified that we'd be next." But when the British PoWs were allowed out to play football, they would be taken to fields next to Auschwitz II, Birkenau, where killing was on an altogether more industrial scale. "The first Sunday we went to the playing fields, we saw these people - well walking skeletons they were really - digging trenches," he said. "We asked, 'Who are those poor sods?' and the German guards shout 'Juden', Jews, as if it had been a stupid question. "We could only play in the summer, because everything was covered in snow through the winter. But when it was hot, this awful stench would waft across from the crematoriums. "Your imaginations

Summary: A 94-year-old man who survived a prisoner of war camp next door to the Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp believes a football league which the guards allowed them to set up may have helped save his life.


The US ambassador to Bangladesh condemned the killing of Xulhaz Mannan, who also worked at the US embassy. Another person was also injured when the attackers entered a Dhaka flat. Since February last year suspected militants have killed several secular or atheist writers and members of religious minority groups. The two men were murdered two days after a university teacher was hacked to death by suspected Islamist militants. So-called Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility - but the Bangladeshi government insists there is no IS presence in the country. Lurching from secularism to sectarian terror? Who is behind the Bangladesh killings? "I am devastated by the brutal murder of Xulhaz Mannan and another young Bangladeshi," said US Ambassador Marcia Bernicat. "We abhor this senseless act of violence and urge the government of Bangladesh in the strongest terms to apprehend the criminals behind these murders," she added. BBC Bengali Service editor Sabir Mustafa said staff at Roopbaan, a magazine and activist group for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community that had not been condemned by the government and received some support from foreign embassies, had been careful to protect their identities but had not believed their lives were at risk. Suspected extremists in Bangladesh are gaining a sense of security that they can carry out killings with impunity, he says. A British photographer who knew Mr Mannan and the other victim, known as "Tonoy" and named in Bangladeshi media as Tanay Mojumdar, said they and other friends had set up Roopbaan with the aim of spreading tolerance. Homosexuality is technically illegal in Bangladesh and remains a highly sensitive issue in society. Both men were openly gay and believed that if more gay Bangladeshis came out then the country would have to accept them, the photographer, who asked not to be named, said. They were also were behind the annual "Rainbow Rally", held on Bengali New Year, 14 April, since 2014. This year's rally was banned by police as part of widespread security measures. "Both were extremely gentle, non-violent and aware that being openly gay and active in their work was a personal danger," the photographer said. Their killings were likely to spread fear among Bangladesh's gay community, he said. "Until a year ago the only threat to coming out was shame of the family and having to start a new life elsewhere in Bangladesh. Now it's one of danger," he said. Meanwhile Bangladesh's best known blogger said he had received a death threat on Sunday. Imran Sarker, who led major protests by secular activists in 2013 against Islamist leaders, said he had received a phone call warning that he would be killed "very soon". Earlier this month, a Bangladeshi law student who had expressed secular views online died when he was hacked with machetes and then shot in Dhaka. Last year, four prominent secular bloggers were also killed with machetes. The four bloggers had all appeared on a list of 84 "atheist bloggers" drawn up by Islamic groups in 2013 and widely circulated. There have also been attacks on members of religious

Summary: Bangladesh police say a top gay rights activist and editor at the country's only LGBT magazine is one of two people who have been hacked to death.


Edinburgh University found chronic pain is caused partly by a person's genetic make-up and partly by as-yet-unidentified risk factors shared by partners in the same environment. The team also identified significant overlaps between the risk factors for chronic pain and depression. The scientists said chronic pain is a common cause of disability. Scientists hope the research will help explain why some people suffer from the condition and not others. The study used data from more than 100,000 people taking part in the Generation Scotland and UK Biobank projects - major studies investigating genetic links to health conditions. The results of the collaboration with Dundee, Aberdeen and Glasgow universities are published in the latest edition of the journal PLOS Medicine. Prof Andrew McIntosh, chair of biological psychiatry at Edinburgh University, said: "We hope our research will encourage people to think about the relationship between chronic pain and depression, and whether physical and mental illnesses are as separate as some believe."

Summary: Partners of people with depression are more likely to suffer from chronic pain, a new study suggests.


The 27-year-old still had two years left on his existing deal but he has now committed himself to New Road for another season. He is the ninth player in five months to sign a new deal with Worcestershire, who will be back playing in County Championship Division Two in 2016. "It was very pleasing to see the other contract extensions," said Shantry. "It shows the level of morale at the club, even though we had a difficult year in Championship cricket. We've got a group of players here that are only going to improve." Shantry, Ed Barnard, Joe Clarke, Brett D'Oliveira, Tom Fell, Joe Leach and Charlie Morris have all signed for three years, England Lions man Ross Whiteley has signed for four years and Tom Kohler-Cadmore has agreed a two-year deal.

Summary: Worcestershire left-armer Jack Shantry has signed a contract extension with the relegated county until 2018.


Yet today we expect new inventions to be born in anonymous laboratories after the submission of several grant proposals. But the age of the home-grown inventor may not be over. David Williams and John Dingley are consultant anaesthetists at Morriston Hospital in Swansea. Their moment of genius came in their garages while tinkering with glue-guns and car-body filler. Inspired by Trevor Baylis's wind-up radio, they wondered "almost jokingly" whether it might be possible to make something similarly economical and easy-to-use in the medical world. And having worked in remote settings, Dr Williams was aware of how crucial equipment that does not require a constant power source could be. In Zambia he had noticed entire operating theatres remaining unused because of a lack of replacement light bulbs or a reliable mains power supply. So the doctors set themselves the challenge of inventing essential kit for the doctor's bag on a budget. And after a week spent attacking conventional medical equipment with power tools, they had the first prototype of a device which has the potential to save lives. The ShakerScope is a light source which can be quickly adapted to look in people's eyes, ears and throats. But unlike regular devices it does not need batteries. Dr Patrick Finlay, of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers said: "According to the World Health Organisation, 95% of medical devices fail to work in developing countries. Often designers in the West don't understand the conditions elsewhere. "This type of invention is very important. With these scopes you would normally need three different instruments for each examination, each one requiring batteries. For low income countries this is a joke. " At the core of the ShakerScope is a powerful moveable magnet, surrounded by a coil of wire. As noted by Michael Faraday in 1831, as the magnet moves over the wire the magnetic field induces an electric current in the coil. And shaking the ShakerScope for 30 seconds produces enough current to light the device for three minutes. "That might not sound like long but it is more than enough time for most ear or eye examinations or to insert tracheal tubes," Dr Williams said. Once the scope is shaken the charge can be stored for many weeks. And instead of using a conventional light bulb, it uses a light emitting diode which can last up to 10,000 hours. ColaLife Donkey Ambulance CentriCycle ColaLife Air bed invention is 'donkey ambulance' CentriCycle The team has designed changeable heads allowing it be converted into a number of devices. One of its most promising uses so far has been as a laryngoscope - an instrument which lights-up the back of the mouth allowing anaesthetists to insert breathing tubes when people are unable to breathe for themselves. It has already been tested in military hospitals in Afghanistan, in Uganda and after the earthquake in Haiti in 2010. "In Haiti we saw a lady with a neck injury who urgently needed a tracheal tube to help stabilise her. There were no other functioning laryngoscopes close by and the ShakerScope worked well despite the

Summary: Archimedes did it in the bath, Tesla with a walking stick and the father of the sticky note had his flash of inspiration while singing in church - or so legend has it.


From April 2016, those in England and Wales will have to pay a 3% surcharge on each stamp duty band. George Osborne said the new surcharge would raise £1bn extra for the Treasury by 2021. Landlords reacted angrily to the change, saying it would "choke off" investment in rented properties. Other changes announced by the chancellor included an extended Help to Buy scheme in London, and more money for the Starter Homes programme. The stamp duty surcharge will lift each band by 3%. That means that for properties worth between £125,000 and £250,000, where the stamp duty is 2%, buy-to-let landlords will pay 5%. For the average buy-to-let purchase of £184,000, that means they will pay an extra £5,520 from April 2016. Commercial property investors, with more than 15 properties, are expected to be exempt from the new charges. Buy-to-let landlords will also be hit by a change to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rules. From April 2019, they will have to pay any CGT due within 30 days of selling a property, rather than waiting till the end of the tax year, as at present. Landlords are already due to get a lower rate of tax relief on mortgage payments. In his summer Budget, the chancellor said that landlords would only receive the basic rate of tax relief - 20% - on mortgage payments, a change being phased in from 2017. Responding to the latest changes, Richard Lambert, chief executive of the National Landlords Association said: "The chancellor's political intention is crystal clear; he wants to choke off future investment in private properties to rent. "If it's the chancellor's intention to completely eradicate buy-to-let in the UK then it's a mystery to us why he doesn't just come out and say so". Up to £60m of the money raised from the stamp duty surcharge will go to help home-buyers in England in places where holiday homes have forced up local prices. The Help to Buy (equity loan) scheme in England will also be extended to 2021, one year longer than planned. An extension to the scheme in London will see buyers who can find a 5% deposit given a loan worth up to 40% of the property. The loan will be interest free for five years. Elsewhere the existing maximum loan is for 20% of the property's value. In total, the government will put an extra £6.9bn into housing. This includes an extra £2.3bn in loans for the government's starter homes programme, and £4bn lent to housing associations and local authorities to build more homes for shared ownership. Another £200m will be used to build homes for rent, which will allow tenants to save for a deposit. There will also be a pilot scheme to trial the government's Right to Buy programme for housing association tenants. Five housing associations will take part, to help design the final scheme. Presented by Chancellor George Osborne, the Spending Review sets out what government spending will be over the next four years, while the Autumn Statement is an annual update of government plans for the economy.

Summary: Buy-to-let landlords and people buying second homes will soon have to pay more in stamp duty, the chancellor has announced.


The Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry is examining allegations of abuse in state-run children's homes and other institutions in Northern Ireland. However, victims of clerical child abuse and former residents of Magdalene laundry-style institutions in Northern Ireland are excluded from the remit. They have launched a joint campaign. The two groups were due to call for the remit of the Historic Institutional Abuse Inquiry to be widened. The inquiry, chaired by retired judge Sir Anthony Hart, was set up by the Stormont Executive and is examining cases from 1922 to 1995. It will also determine if there were systemic failings by the state, or institutions, in their duties towards children under 18. It was originally set up to investigate cases going back as far as 1945, but it was later extended to cover the period back to the foundation of the state in 1922. Previously, Sir Anthony has opposed further extending the scope of his inquiry to deal with abuse which took place outside institutions. He pointed out that such a move would have significant implications in terms of time and money. The inquiry is currently investigating 35 residential facilities. They include 15 state-run children's homes, 13 institutions run by Catholic Church orders and four borstals or training schools. The inquiry was announced in December 2010 and the first phase began in October 2012. Three institutions run by Protestant churches or voluntary organisations will also be investigated.

Summary: Abuse victims whose cases are excluded from a Stormont inquiry into historical child abuse have united in a campaign for their allegations to be included.


The 32-year-old right-back has been with Arsenal since the age of eight and has won nine league titles during her time at the club. Coach Pedro Martinez Losa said: "We are very pleased that Alex has signed a new contract with us. Alex is a true leader who brings so much to our team. "She shows professionalism on and off the pitch, providing a great role model for our younger players to look up to."

Summary: England defender Alex Scott has signed a new contract with Arsenal Ladies.


The Barcelona striker is ahead of team-mate Lionel Messi, who is valued by academics at £149m. The only England players in the top 10 are Tottenham duo Harry Kane (worth £122m) and Dele Alli (£96m). Paul Pogba, who joined Manchester United for a record £89m in the summer, is worth £136.4m. The study has been carried out by a team of academics from the CIES Football Observatory, using a transfer value algorithm. They have calculated the value using criteria that includes player performance and characteristics, such as age and length of contract. Cristiano Ronaldo, the Ballon d'Or winner and Fifa's world's best player, is seventh on the list at £111m, with Real Madrid team-mate Gareth Bale 14th and valued at £73.8m, less than the £85.3m he cost the La Liga side in 2013. Pogba is the only player in the top five not based in Spain, with Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann third at £132m and Barcelona's Luis Suarez fifth (£127m). There are 42 Premier League players in the top 100 including Chelsea's Eden Hazard (£89m), Manchester United's Anthony Martial (£81m), Manchester City's Raheem Sterling (£75m) and Leicester City's Jamie Vardy (£45m). West Ham midfielder Michail Antonio makes the list at 100, with a value of £31m.

Summary: Neymar is the most valuable player in Europe - worth about £216m - according to a new study which values 10 players at more than 100m euros.


The meeting's organiser, Louai Hussein, called for an end to the government's brutal crackdown on protesters and for a peaceful transition to democracy. The event took place after government officials said they would not object. Afterwards, the opposition was invited to joint talks to discuss the framework for a national dialogue conference. The state news agency, Sana, said amendments to the constitution would be on the agenda at the conference on 10 July, including Article 8, which grants the Baath Party unique status as the "leader of state and society". Participants would also examine proposed new laws on political parties, elections, local administration and the press, it added. Sana said there was no alternative but to "open the door wide" to all Syrians, and to take part in building a "democratic, pluralistic society meeting the aspirations of the people". The BBC's Lina Sinjab in Damascus says the government is making a show of looking for the middle ground to solve the crisis, but they are also seen to be playing for time. Monday's meeting at the Semiramis hotel in Damascus was attended by several leading opposition figures, including Mr Hussein, Anwar al-Bunni and Michel Kilo, who have served time in prison for their political activities. They began by singing the national anthem and holding a moment of silence to honour those killed in the revolt, which represents the most serious challenge to President Bashar al-Assad's rule since he succeeded his father in 2000. In the opening address, Mr Hussein said it was an unprecedented event, and that no such conference had been held in Syria for decades. "Those attending this meeting are not armed, [as they are not] terrorists or saboteurs," he said. "We are meeting today... to put forward a vision about how to end tyranny and ensure a peaceful and secure transition to the hoped-for state: the state of freedom, democracy and equality." In a final communique, the participants declared their support for the "popular uprising seeking a peaceful transition to a democratic, civil and pluralistic state", and called for an immediate end to the government crackdown and the withdrawal of the army from all towns and cities. They also called for an independent committee to investigate the killings of civilians and security forces personnel, the release of all political prisoners, and the right to peaceful protests without official approval. Human rights groups say more than 1,300 civilians have been killed and thousands arrested since pro-democracy protests began on 18 March. Several hundred soldiers and police are also said to have died. The US state department said Monday's meeting was a "significant event", but the organisers were criticised by some opposition activists, who said it was a government ploy and that the attendees did not represent many of those involved in the revolt. Notably absent were members of the Local Co-ordination Committees, which have sought to speak on behalf of young protesters. They refuse to begin dialogue while suppression continues and hundreds remain in detention. "The Damascus Declaration coalition - this is the main opposition coalition in Syria - have

Summary: At least 150 Syrian dissidents have met publicly for the first time at a hotel in the capital, Damascus, to discuss the current crisis in their country.


They were brought to the capital Lima by air from an isolated valley in the Amazon region. The army said their column had stashed explosives and weapons near a pipeline connecting a gas field to the capital. Last month the army freed 39 captives, mostly women and children who had been kept as slave labour by the group after being kidnapped. Some of the captives said they had been seized some 30 years ago. The defence ministry said 26 of them were children, some of whom had been born in captivity. The victims said they were forced to work in fields. The two fighters' column had been operating in the Shining Path heartland - a corner of the Peruvian Amazon crossed by three important rivers known as VRAEM (the Valley of the Apurimac, Ene and Mantaro rivers). It is Peru's largest cocaine-producing region. Shining Path was largely dismantled after the capture of its leader, Abimael Guzman, in 1992. Yet in the closed jungle of the Amazon the group has proved hard to destroy totally. The government says it estimates there are still some 350 members of Shining Path left.

Summary: The Peruvian government has announced the capture of two leaders of the Maoist guerrilla group, Shining Path.


Police were called to Nuthurst Park in Moston, Manchester, just before 18:55 BST on Saturday. Greater Manchester Police said officers responded to reports of a girl being raped and the suspect being chased off by members of the public. A boy was arrested in a nearby shop. The 16-year-old was remanded to appear at Manchester Youth Court on Monday. The girl is being supported by specially-trained officers. GMP added: "We are aware of a lot of local speculation regarding the investigation and we would ask that this please stops to allow the investigation and legal process to continue without prejudice."

Summary: A 16-year-old boy has been charged with the rape of an eight-year-old girl in a park.


During the live stream the woman, who called herself Oceane, said she had been raped, before taking her own life on the tracks at Egly station 25 miles (40km) south of Paris. Periscope, a popular social media app, has been used to chronicle unsuitable content before, including crimes and violence. Oceane's death has led to a fresh debate in France about how to regulate and protect young users of social media. Woman 'live-streamed her suicide on Periscope' It is a sad consequence that this young woman, who wanted her death witnessed by so many strangers, is now the subject of such intense scrutiny. Her phone examined by police; her last moments spooled back from video surveillance cameras at the scene; her story, her life, her remains pored over by investigators, politicians, journalists, and of course the social media audience she pulled into her own death. It's like putting a Ferrari in the hands of a five-year-old. Obviously it's going to slam into a wall" Amid the shock at her death in France, those commentators and journalists are beginning to unpick the role Periscope might have played in her decision, and whether more could have been done to help her. Many make the point that, just like a knife or a hammer, it is not social media itself that is dangerous, but how it is used. Others say the medium itself, where the goal is to accumulate friends and followers, encourages exhibitionism. Twitter, which owns Periscope, said it had removed the content but did not comment on individual accounts. Justine Atlan, president of e-Enfance which campaigns for more child protection online, is in no doubt that sites like Periscope are dangerous, and asks whether Oceane would have taken her own life if she had not been able to stream it live. "It's like putting a Ferrari in the hands of a five-year-old," she told radio station France Info. "Obviously it's going to slam into a wall. What happened is extremely serious and, unfortunately, extremely predictable." Xavier Pommereau, a psychiatrist at Bordeaux hospital, agreed that sites such as Periscope could possibly push someone to commit suicide, because "streaming amplifies the resonance of a phenomenon". Another psychologist, Michael Stora, believes part of the problem is the responsibility placed on the person's friends or followers on social media apps, otherwise known as moderation by your peers. "On Facebook you can say 'I want to die' and you ask your friends to intervene and become psychologists," he told Atlantico website. "We don't talk about it much, but there are a huge number of people who talk about their morbid thoughts, even if they don't necessarily act." Fabrice Mattatia, an expert in digital trust and a former government adviser on digital issues, says the lines of responsibility are sometimes hard to discern. "Internet users who watched the events could possibly face legal action for not assisting a person in danger, but the intention of the subject must be clear and the spectators must have time to realise the intention and call the police." Limiting the spread of these

Summary: France has opened an investigation into the suicide of a 19-year-old woman who broadcast her death on the video-streaming app, Periscope.


Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Cambridgeshire, run by Circle, was branded "inadequate" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) last month. However, its chief executive, Hisham Abdel-Rahman, said the report was "problematic" and full of errors. The CQC accepted some mistakes but said it stood by the report. Mr Abdel-Rahman was giving evidence to the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee on Monday. Circle announced on 9 January that it was in talks to ensure an "orderly withdrawal" from its contract to run the hospital, near Huntingdon, citing "unprecedented" increases in A&E attendances and funding cuts. The CQC released its report hours later, raising "a number of serious concerns" about staffing, risks to patient safety and medical care. Mr Abdel-Rahman told the committee he was disappointed the inadequate rating had not been changed, even though the CQC had acknowledged 65% of the 300 errors. In one example, he told the committee a member of staff was criticised for shouting at a patient, who later turned out to be profoundly deaf. Stewart Jackson, committee member and Conservative MP for Peterborough, told David Behan, the head of the CQC, that the report was based on "anecdote - some might say tittle-tattle". "You have traduced the reputation of a popular hospital," Mr Jackson said. "You should be ashamed of yourself." But Mr Behan said he stood by the report and many of the changes pointed out by the hospital had been based on its presentation and spelling. "I am not ashamed of myself," he said. "We did find good care at Hinchingbrooke but we also found care that needs to improve and needs to improve quickly." A spokeswoman for the CQC said the "exact number of changes" made to the report, which she said was at a draft stage, was not known. "None of the changes that were highlighted during the factual accuracy process would have been about the overall rating of the provider," she said. "Our judgments are based on what our inspection team saw and heard on their visits." The hospital, which was taken over in 2012 when it faced closure with debts of Â£40m, is to be returned to the NHS in March. A follow up report by the CQC, due to be published in the next few weeks, is expected to say improvements have been made.

Summary: A damning report of a privately run hospital that is due to be returned to the NHS contained 300 factual errors, its chief executive has said.


Speaking in Seattle at the start of his state visit to the US, Mr Xi said foreign firms were welcome in China, and that Beijing would not manipulate its currency to boost exports. He also denied Beijing engages in hacking but said China would co-operate with Washington on the issue. Both issues have led to strained ties. Hacking and economic reforms are expected to come up when Mr Xi meets his US counterpart Barack Obama at the White House on Friday. James Cook, West Coast Correspondent, BBC News Xi Jinping's speech at a banquet in Seattle was wide-ranging, friendly and colourful, sprinkled with Chinese proverbs and references to American culture. From Sleepless in Seattle to Walt Whitman, Mr Xi lavished praise on the culture of his hosts. He was particularly taken, he said, with Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea which follows a fisherman's epic struggle to land a huge marlin. The president talked about China's struggles too, giving a personal account of his tough teenage years working with peasants in a poor village, with no meat to eat for months on end. Now the village had an internet connection, as well as plentiful meat, he said. It was a subtle rebuke to rich Westerners who criticise China's rise, reminding them where his country is rising from. Pointedly for an American audience, he referred to the Chinese Dream which was linked, he said, to his people's yearning for a better life. When pop met political: Sleepless in Seattle and other things about Xi's speech Ahead of Mr Xi's visit, business leaders had re-iterated the difficulties US firms have operating in China and the deteriorating outlook for the economy. China's economy, which has grown rapidly in recent years, is beginning to slow, causing global concern about a fall in demand for global goods. Recent dramatic losses on the Chinese stock markets, despite government interventions, have led to questions over how well the government is managing the slowdown. But Mr Xi told a dinner meeting of business leaders on Tuesday night that ensuring robust international trade was a top priority for China. "China will never close its open door to the outside world," Mr Xi said in Chinese. He called for "more understanding and trust" between the US and China, and "less estrangement and suspicion". "Should they enter into conflict and confrontation, it would lead to disaster for both countries and the world at large," he said. The US has recently alleged that the Chinese state was behind a massive data security breach of government databases as well as attacks on private firms. But Mr Xi said China was "a strong defender of cyber security" as well as a "victim of hacking". "The Chinese government will not, in whatever form, engage in commercial thefts or encourage or support such attempts by anyone," he said. "Both commercial cyber theft and hacking against a government's networks are crimes that must be punished in accordance with law and relevant international treaties." Mr Xi is meeting a number of prominent business and technology leaders during his

Summary: Chinese President Xi Jinping has sought to reassure US business leaders, in a wide-ranging speech covering China's economic reforms and cyber crime.


Shillington, who made 90 appearances in the 50-over format, will continue to play Twenty20 internationals. The 36-year-old scored 1,276 runs, including six half-centuries, in an ODI career which began in August 1997. Ireland, already out of contention for a World Cup place, lost by 36 runs in a rain-affected contest in Colombo. The Irish were bowled out for 166 with a ball of their 50 overs to spare, with Malahide keeper Mary Waldron top-scoring with an unbeaten 33. Isobel Joyce (30), Cecelia Joyce (29) and Gaby Lewis (21) were unable to push on against a South Africa side who had already made sure of qualification, as Lizelle Lee, Sune Luus and Dane van Niekerk all took two wickets. Kim Garth trapped Lee lbw early on in South Africa's reply, but Laura Wolvaardt (32 not out) and Mignon du Preez (29 not out) took them to 82-1 when rain and thunder at the Colombo Cricket Club curtailed the game with the batting side well ahead on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern system. Shillington, whose ODI career began as a 16-year-old, said: "It feels like it's the right time to move away from the longer format due to the increased programme and upcoming tour commitments. "But I am excited to stay involved in the T20 format with a qualifier and World T20 coming around in 2018." In 2013, she became the first Irish woman to score a Twenty20 hundred in a 117-run victory over Japan, hammering an unbeaten 114 from 72 balls in Dublin, although that match was not classed as a "full" T20 international as Japan do not have T20 international status. This content will not work on your device, please check Javascript and cookies are enabled or update your browser

Summary: Clare Shillington announced her retirement from one-day internationals after Ireland lost to South Africa in their final World Cup Qualifier game.


The 22-year-old clocked 19.95 seconds representing Louisiana State University at the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Championships in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. John Regis set the British record of 19.94 in 1993, while Adam Gemili is the only other Brit to go sub 20. Mitchell-Blake told BBC Sport his achievement was "overwhelming". Regis also clocked a time of 19.87 but this was never ratified. He had already competed in two Olympic Games by the time he ran under 20 seconds. Mitchell-Blake clocked his time having already won the 100m as well as anchoring his university to victory in the 4x100m at the SEC Championships. "The 200 is my favourite event," said the 2013 European junior champion, who was visibly emotional when approached for an interview on the track.. He said he wanted to compete for Britain at the Rio Olympics in August but would be focusing on his college career for the next few weeks. "Then I'll come back to the UK and try to compete for a spot on the team," he added. Chijindu Ujah and James Ellington have also already run under the 20.50-second Olympic A standard in 2016. The British Championships take place in June.

Summary: Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake missed the national record by one-hundredth of a second as he became only the third Briton to run sub 20 seconds for 200m.


The 28-year-old footballer's contract was terminated hours after he was dropped for Saturday's Premier League match against Manchester United. He will stand trial on Friday on two further counts of sexual activity with a child, which he denies. Sportswear firm Adidas has cancelled its contract with the midfielder. After Johnson's arrest in March 2015, the club suspended him, but then lifted the ban following talks with his representatives and the Professional Footballers' Association. In his last appearance for the Black Cats, England international Johnson - who played while on bail - scored in a 2-2 draw against Liverpool at Anfield. Johnson, who was born in Sunderland, began his career at Middlesbrough before moving to Manchester City and then to Sunderland for £10m in 2012. When asked about the winger's future at a news conference earlier on Thursday, Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce said: "He'll not be available for this weekend. We will see how it goes after that." The trial of Johnson, who has won 12 England caps, will take place at Bradford Crown Court and is expected to last two weeks.

Summary: Adam Johnson has been sacked by Sunderland after pleading guilty to one count of sexual activity with a child and one charge of grooming.


Wanda Campbell, 43, of Auchenmalg near Newton Stewart, was jailed for three years earlier this month. She was also ordered to pay compensation of £110,000 at Dumfries Sheriff Court. Her appeal against that sentence and the conviction will be heard at the Appeal Court in Edinburgh. She was found guilty after a seven-day trial of acting with others to take the money from James Haugh Castle Douglas between March 2012 and October 2013.

Summary: A woman found guilty of conning a south of Scotland garage firm out of £110,000 has lodged an appeal against her sentence and conviction.


Nine-month-old Millie Thompson, of Stockport, fatally choked on her lunch at Ramillies Hall School and Nursery in Cheadle Hulme in October 2012. The review follows an e-petition set up by Millie's mother Joanne Thompson and a debate at Westminster Hall on Monday. The government said it would consider making paediatric first aid mandatory. Childcare and Education Minister Sam Gyimah said Millie's tragic death was "a wake-up call" and an independent review of early years educators was of "utmost importance". He said: "We will produce guidance and, in due course, a national review which will include the question of mandatory training." Mrs Thompson received more than 102,000 signatures in her online campaign to change the law and make it compulsory for all nursery staff to be trained in paediatric first aid. Mr Gyimah praised Mrs Thompson and her husband Dan for setting up Millie's Trust, which provides paediatric first aid courses. He said he would work with the couple to "ensure that there will not be another awful tragedy" like Millie's. At the inquest into her death, South Manchester coroner John Pollard returned a verdict of misadventure and said no-one was to blame. He said paediatric first aid training for all nursery staff was "matter of national importance". The jury at Oldham Magistrates' Court heard that Millie started coughing and crying in a high chair while being fed shepherd's pie from a supervisor whose basic first aid certificate had expired. The supervisor passed Millie to a colleague who had paediatric first aid training and gave the baby back slaps. She was taken in an ambulance to hospital but was pronounced dead.

Summary: A review of paediatric first aid training for nursery staff across England is to take place following the death of a baby in Greater Manchester.


Keane, 23, who has played for England at under-19, under-20 and under-21 levels, will report to St George's Park on Tuesday with the rest of the squad. Gareth Southgate called him up after Johnson was ruled out of Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Malta. On Monday, Andros Townsend replaced the injured Raheem Sterling in the squad. Crystal Palace's Townsend, 25, has played 11 times for his country and scored three goals, but was not selected for Euro 2016. He has played in all seven of Palace's Premier League games since joining from Newcastle for £13m in the summer. England, led by interim manager Southgate, face Malta on 8 October and Slovenia three days later. No details have yet been given on Manchester City player Sterling's injury. Keane has featured in all of Burnley's Premier League games this term. Between 2013 and 2016, the former Manchester United trainee made 16 appearances for the under-21s side under Southgate. Goalkeepers: Fraser Forster (Southampton), Joe Hart (Torino, on loan from Manchester City), Tom Heaton (Burnley) Defenders: Ryan Bertrand (Southampton), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Michael Keane (Burnley), Danny Rose (Tottenham), Chris Smalling (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), Kyle Walker (Tottenham) Midfielders: Eric Dier (Tottenham), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal), Michail Antonio (West Ham), Jesse Lingard (Manchester United), Theo Walcott (Arsenal), Dele Alli (Tottenham), Andros Townsend (Crystal Palace) Strikers: Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool), Jamie Vardy (Leicester)

Summary: Burnley defender Michael Keane has been handed his first international call-up after Stoke's Glen Johnson withdrew from the England squad through injury.


Her husband, Arif Yunus, was given seven years on similar charges. They have been in prison since their arrest nearly a year ago. Both still face separate charges of treason, which carries a life sentence. The couple say the case was politically motivated. Azerbaijan has repeatedly jailed human rights activists. President Ilham Aliyev has ruled Azerbaijan since 2003 and has cracked down hard on political opponents. Both Leyla, 59, and Arif Yunus are in poor health - she has diabetes and hepatitis C, while he has a heart condition and has suffered two strokes. US-based Human Rights Watch condemned their prosecution as a "despicable political show trial". Levan Asatiani, an Azerbaijan researcher at Amnesty International, said "the judicial system has once again revealed itself to be no more than a cynical tool by which President Ilham Aliyev crushes any dissent". In a statement to the BBC the Azerbaijan government said the court process in the case was "open and free". It also said "the independence of judiciary and the rule of law have been fully guaranteed" in Azerbaijan. Leyla Yunus was found guilty of fraud, illegal entrepreneurship, tax evasion and falsifying official documents. She is director of the Institute for Peace and Democracy, a human rights group founded in 1995. It has worked with the Council of Europe - Europe's leading human rights watchdog - and other international bodies, informing them about actions to stifle political dissent in Azerbaijan. Mrs Yunus had been pressing for reconciliation between oil-rich Azerbaijan and neighbouring Armenia, to defuse their frozen conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh. Armenian forces took control of the disputed territory in 1994 soon after the break-up of the Soviet Union. But sporadic clashes continue between them and nearby Azeri forces. (Update 20 August: This article was amended to add the official viewpoint of the Azerbaijan government.)

Summary: A prominent human rights activist in Azerbaijan, Leyla Yunus, has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison for fraud and tax evasion.


The charge follows the mass fracas in the 95th minute of the game at Etihad Stadium, which Chelsea won 3-1. City had forward Sergio Aguero and midfielder Fernandinho sent off, but Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas will not face any further action. City manager Pep Guardiola apologised for his team's part in the incident. Aguero, 28, received a four-match ban for what was his second dismissal for violent conduct this season, following a high and late challenge on Chelsea defender David Luiz. Fernandinho clashed with Fabregas in the scuffle that followed Aguero's challenge, and the Brazil midfielder will serve a three-match ban. Both clubs have until 18:00 GMT on 8 December to respond to the charge.

Summary: Manchester City and Chelsea have been charged by the Football Association for failing to control their players during the Premier League game on Saturday.


In his long-shot appeal, Simpson argues his defence lawyer was ineffective. The 65-year-old was convicted of the robbery of what he said were stolen articles of personal memorabilia. Separately, Simpson was acquitted in 1995 of the murder of his former wife and her friend in Los Angeles. The former National Football League running back is expected to testify during the five-day hearing, which began on Monday. Simpson, who was shackled in court, is more than four years into a minimum nine-year to 33-year prison sentence. In 2007, the former football player was accompanied by five other men as he tried to reclaim family pictures and footballs peddled by sport memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas hotel room. During the incident, two of Simpson's alleged co-conspirators carried guns. Simpson says former defence lawyer, Yale Galanter, was ineffective at the subsequent trial because he had an personal interest in keeping private his own advice to Simpson. Mr Galanter, according to Simpson, had repeatedly assured him that he could take back items related to his sporting career - items Simpson believed had been stolen - as long as no-one trespassed and no force was used. The defence lawyer continued to conceal that he had been a witness to the crime, including during an appeal to a state court in 2010, Simpson says. In a sworn statement outlining his planned testimony, Simpson says Mr Galanter "vigorously discouraged" him from testifying and never told him that prosecutors were willing to let him plead guilty to charges that would have brought a two-year minimum prison term. "He consistently told me the state could not prove its case because I acted within my rights in retaking my own property," Simpson said. Dr Norman Roitman, a Las Vegas psychiatrist, testified on Monday that Simpson's perception of what took place at the hotel room might have been muddled by football brain injuries as well as the effects of several vodka and cranberry juice cocktails. "In those situations, people may focus on objects in front of them and be oblivious to other things," Mr Roitman said. Appeals for a new trial because of ineffective counsel are seldom granted, but Simpson's history as a murder defendant in a widely-televised 1995 trial could affect the outcome, analysts say.

Summary: American football legend OJ Simpson has asked a Nevada judge to grant him a new trial in the 2008 armed robbery case that left him serving a lengthy prison sentence.


The attacks on Monday and Tuesday took place in the villages of Debiro Hawul and Debiro Bi in Borno state. Residents say the militants drove into the towns and began shooting, looting and burning houses. In a separate attack, a young female suicide bomber reportedly killed at least 10 people in the neighbouring state of Yobe. A witness said the girl, who detonated explosives in the town of Gujba on Tuesday, was about 12 years old. The Islamist group has not commented on the attack but it is known for carrying out such bombings. Earlier this year, the Nigerian army seized Gujba from the militant group Boko Haram. Some 18,000 people have been killed in Nigeria since the group began a campaign of violence in 2009. One resident who fled Debiro Hawul said that the attack had taken the village by surprise. "It never occurred to us we would be the next target," Umaru Markus told the AFP news agency. "The gunmen slaughtered 22 people who were not fast enough in fleeing and went about looting homes, grains silos and drug stores," he added. Tuesday's attack in Gujba happened at about 11:00 local time (10:00 GMT). "It was a suicide attack by a girl of around 12 years," said witness Hussaini Aisami. "She went into the market and headed straight to the grain section. She detonated her explosives in the middle of traders and customers." That attack came a day after two female suicide bombers attacked the north-eastern city of Maiduguri, killing at least 20 people. And in January, at least 19 people were killed by a bomb strapped to a girl aged about 10 in Maiduguri. Maiduguri is where Boko Haram first emerged, and the Nigerian military has recently begun moving its headquarters from the capital Abuja to the city. African news updates Nigeria's female bombers

Summary: Boko Haram militants have killed at least 40 people in north-eastern Nigeria, according to witnesses.


The limestone monument, which the Labour leader suggested could be placed in the garden of Number 10, has already attracted widespread comment. The 8ft stone has already prompted its own hashtag #EdStone and has been mocked by David Cameron and Nick Clegg. But Mr Miliband said he wanted to be the first politician to "over deliver". The Labour leader unveiled the pledge stone at a hustings event on Sunday. Landscaping issue The ridicule of the idea was put to Mr Miliband on BBC Radio 4's Today programme. But he said: "Our pledges are carved in stone. "I think trust is a huge issue in this election - the difference with our pledges is they are not going to expire on 8 May. "Nick Clegg went into the last election saying he'd cut tuition fees - he trebled them. David Cameron went into the last election, saying 'no ifs no buts - net migration into the tens of thousands' - it's 298,000. "We're setting out promises - they don't expire on May 8. They don't disappear." Rock 'reminder' Asked whether the monument would be placed in Downing Street if he becomes prime minister, Mr Miliband said: "I'll leave the landscape gardening to other people. "But I'm absolutely clear about this: There are millions of people who are turned off this election... because they think no politicians keep their promises. "I want to be the first person in British politics for a generation to under-promise and over- deliver, not over-promise and under-deliver. And that's why I've set out these pledges, and that's why I'm serious about keeping these pledges." Mr Miliband said the stone was "to remind the British people, to remind working people in this country that I'm absolutely serious about changing the way this country works." He added: "In the next few days this is a once in a generation election for the British people about who Britain is run for. Is it run for working people? Or is it run for the richest and most powerful? That is the choice between me and David Cameron." 'SNP chisels' But the introduction of a pledge stone sparked a spate of social media jokes, with photoshoppers working overtime to turn Mr Miliband into Moses and more than a few comparisons with BBC political drama The Thick of It. When asked what he thought of it David Cameron remarked: "If you've got a problem with judgement ... I don't think that's going to help." Mr Clegg also mocked the stone tablet, telling Lib Dem activists in Bermondsey, south London there was "nothing attractive about the instability of a hapless Labour minority administration, regardless of these great gravestones they are apparently going to erect". What are the top issues for each political party at the 2015 general election? Policy guide: Where the parties stand Former Conservative leader William Hague said: "This is yet more evidence that Ed Miliband is simply not up to the job of being prime minister. And if he does make it to No 10, Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP will take their

Summary: Ed Miliband has defended his decision to carve Labour promises in stone - insisting he wants to show the public his pledges will not expire on 8 May.


A photo was posted by BBC Scotland's North East Twitter account on Sunday evening after the sight was spotted in Aberdeen, and followers joined in. One, taken at Rickarton, looked like something from a sci-fi film. BBC Scotland weather presenter Judith Ralston said they were lens-shaped lenticular clouds. She added that rain or light snow above the atmosphere would have added the rainbow reflections. She said: "There are some lovely colours. Lenticular clouds can be mistaken for UFOs. These are great pictures." One response to Trish Macfarlane's image on Twitter taken at Rickarton, from Althea Tindell, said: "UFO or not those pics are fantastic!" They are properly known as Altocumulus Lenticularis. Do you have pictures or videos of the lenticular clouds and rainbow? Send them to the BBC Scotland news website at newsonlinescotland@bbc.co.uk

Summary: Photos of unusual cloud formations complete with a reflection of a rainbow have been captured across the north east of Scotland.


The Norwegian, who also won the sixth stage of the race in Lisieux, proved the strongest of a breakaway group of 14 riders over the stage's final climb. Frenchman Thomas Voeckler ended an eighth day in yellow, but conceded 27 seconds to his main rivals. Australian Cadel Evans is his nearest challenger - one minute 18 seconds behind with four stages to go. Manx sprinter Mark Cavendish put in another solid shift, picking up a point at the intermediate checkpoint and retaining his green jersey. Team Sky's strong showing in the absence of team leader Bradley Wiggins, who suffered a broken collarbone on stage seven, has also made it a successful Tour for the only British team in the race. Rigoberto Uran and Geraint Thomas have both held the jersey for the race's best young rider, while Boasson Hagen is emerging as a consistent threat at the end of each stage. The 24-year-old played his part in a 14-strong breakaway that established an advantage of more than seven minutes over the peloton as they climbed the category-two Col de Montgenevre. Irishman Nicolas Roche attempted in vain to lead a group of three across the gap as the field climbed over the border and up to the Italian resort of Sestriere. But, with any gains immediately at risk on a subsequent 48km descent, the general classification contenders were content to save their aggression for Pramartino - the stage's final ascent. After breaking free at the head of the field, Spaniard Ruben Perez Moreno reached Sestriere with a clear lead and raced solo downhill in a bold attempt to win from the front. With 20km to go, the lone leader's lead of over a minute was still intact but he was absorbed back into the chasing pack as they climbed for the final time. French champion Sylvain Chavanel initially took on the pace but he could not shake Boasson Hagen who powered away before nervelessly navigating the winding downhill roads to Pinerolo for his victory. "If I'd taken fewer risks, I would have finished with Contador, Evans and the Schlecks Back in the field, Alberto Contador tested Andy Schleck and Voeckler with a burst of acceleration. But the descent proved more profitable for the Spaniard as Voeckler lost crucial time running wide on the corner as he struggled to keep with the downhill pace. Contador, a three-time winner, and his compatriot Samuel Sanchez looked as if they may make inroads into the rest of their rivals as they pressed in the final kilometres. But Andy Schleck, who had looked nervous in wet weather on the way down to La Rochette on Tuesday, brother Frank and Evans stuck doggedly to their tail to record the same time. Contador confirmed that, after getting caught up in a pile-up on the first stage and suffering a knee injury earlier in the race, he had to take some risks in a bid to win a fourth Tour de France. "It was a very dangerous descent," he said. "I was off the front, I saw I could attack and

Summary: Team Sky's Edvald Boasson Hagen secured his second stage win of the Tour de France with victory in Pinerolo.


Kane scored both goals as Spurs came from behind to secure a 2-1 win over Arsenal at White Hart Lane. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger said England should select Kane, 21, after scoring 22 goals in 34 matches this season. And former England international Murphy added: "Not just selected, but build the team around him." Murphy, speaking on Match of the Day, added: "He's so young, but he's so powerful. "I'm struggling to see a weakness in the lad's game." Wenger said: "When you have scored the number of goals he has scored, if you don't put him in there somebody else will give him a passport." Media playback is not supported on this device Hodgson was in attendance at White Hart Lane as he continues his preparations for England's next European Championship qualifying fixture against Lithuania on 27 March, before a friendly against Italy four days later. Kane, who is also eligible to play for the Republic of Ireland through his father, has represented England at every level from Under-17 to Under-21, and has previously stated his desire to break into the senior England squad. Hodgson has used Danny Welbeck and Wayne Rooney in attack for England's previous four fixtures, but can now call on Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge, who has returned from injury, and the in-form Danny Ings at Burnley and QPR striker Charlie Austin. Both of Kane's goals on Saturday came in the second half as his close-range finish following a corner and well-taken header turned the game around after Mesut Ozil's close-range finish opened the scoring for Arsenal in the first half. "Harry showed today that he is a great player, with a great performance, but my idea is that he can improve still and we need to push him to develop his potential because his potential is massive, but it was a fantastic performance today," said Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino. Kane told BBC Sport: "It's my first north London derby and it was incredible. I watched so many as a kid and the feeling now is one I can't describe and won't forget. I'm happy for the team and the club. It is a special day. Media playback is not supported on this device "I am working on all aspects of my game and when I get in those areas I am confident. I am enjoying my football at the moment and playing with a smile on my face. "It [the next England game] is not until March and there is a lot of football to play before then. I have just got to keep doing what I am doing and do my best for the team, and we will see what happens."

Summary: England manager Roy Hodgson should build his team around Tottenham striker Harry Kane, according to ex-Spurs midfielder Danny Murphy.


Carol Boardman sustained serious injuries after a collision with a pick-up truck as she was cycling in Connah's Quay, Flintshire, on Saturday. She later died in hospital. Ch Insp Darren Wareing said: "A full investigation is now under way, which will include a forensic examination of the scene, vehicle and bike. "We have already spoken with a number of people, including the driver of the Mitsubishi pick-up, however I'd like to ask again if you were in the area at the time and witnessed the collision or any events leading up to it, to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 101 or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and quote RC1610 4385." Chris Boardman said his mother was "the most positive, outgoing person you could ever hope to meet". The 47-year-old, who won a gold medal at the 1992 Barcelona Games, tweeted a photograph alongside a tribute to his mother, who he said "never lost her love of the bike or competing". He also wrote about her "generosity of spirit" and love of the outdoors, recalling fond childhood memories of walking and exploring as a family in north Wales. "We love you Carol, may the wind be ever at your back," he said.

Summary: North Wales Police has renewed an appeal for witnesses following a road accident in which Olympic cyclist Chris Boardman's mother died.


Media playback is not supported on this device Sunday's 3-1 defeat at Premier League rivals Watford means United have lost their past three matches. "Some individuals probably feel the pressure and responsibility too much," said former Chelsea boss Mourinho. "We started the season very well. But was I thinking that my team was ready, perfect, unbeatable? Not at all." He added: "I was completely aware that we were not perfect, with lots of players who are not end products and can make their own mistakes." Mourinho has lost three consecutive games in a season for the first time since February 2002, when he was Porto boss. United won the Community Shield and their opening three league games under the former Real Madrid manager, who replaced Louis van Gaal in the summer. But defeat by neighbours Manchester City at Old Trafford last weekend was followed by a disappointing Europa League loss at Feyenoord on Thursday. On Sunday, Watford led through Etienne Capoue's first-half strike, only for teenage United striker Marcus Rashford to level from close range. Hornets substitute Juan Zuniga scored with seven minutes to go before Troy Deeney sealed the win with an injury-time penalty. The defeat leaves United seventh in the table with nine points from five games. Media playback is not supported on this device Mourinho believes his team have fallen victim to a number of unfair refereeing decisions and felt they were harshly treated against Watford. He thought Anthony Martial was fouled in the lead-up to Watford's first goal. Mourinho also claimed United were denied a penalty in the 2-1 derby defeat by City, while a Feyenoord player appeared to be offside in the build-up to their goal in last week's 1-0 win in the Netherlands. "The referees' crucial mistakes are not in my control, there is nothing I can do about that," said Mourinho. "That is not under my control. "So we were punished by these mistakes and I can't do anything about it."

Summary: Manchester United's players may be struggling under the pressure of playing for the 20-time English champions, says manager Jose Mourinho.


But potentially that is just the tip of the iceberg. Over the past decade or so pharmacists have been given more and more responsibilities in the NHS, just as nurses have. It means many now offer blood pressure checks, and cholesterol and blood glucose level tests alongside pregnancy testing and sexually transmitted infection services. Colds and flu can often be dealt with there, without bothering a GP at all, while some even provide stop smoking services and prescribe drugs and treatments. But despite their expanding remit, much of the public is oblivious. Less than a third of people asked in a recent YouGov poll of over 2,000 people were aware of what pharmacists could offer. So now Pharmacy Voice, which represents the industry, is launching a drive to change perceptions. It is running a two-year promotional campaign, Dispensing Health, to promote what the UK's 13,000 community pharmacies can do. "Pharmacy is the third largest health profession (in the health sector) after medicine and nursing," says Pharmacy Voice chief executive Prof Robert Darracott. "Yet people still don't really know who we are and what we can do." He says the aim of the campaign is to "challenge the traditional view of pharmacies as simply dispensers of medicine" so that they are seen as a place where illness can be treated and good health promoted. The push has received the backing of GPs with both the Royal College of GPs and NHS Alliance, which represents community services, putting their names to the campaign. Making sure the potential of pharmacies is realised could also have important implications for the rest of the health service too. A review by NHS England into the A&E system, which was published in November, said pharmacies were an "under-used" resource that if tapped into could take the pressure off GPs who in turn would then have time to take on some of the workload of hospitals. Dr Mike Dixon, of the NHS Alliance, says: "Community pharmacy is perfectly positioned to take the strain from GPs and A&E departments that are bursting at the seams." It is thought as many as one in seven GP appointments could be dealt with by pharmacies - about 40m a year. If that was to happen it could have a profound effect on the entire NHS.

Summary: To many people, their local pharmacy is the place where they pick up their medicines and perhaps their toiletries.


The Canaries, who won thanks to Jonny Howson's goal, are second in the Championship with two wins from three. "The first 10 minutes were quite even but after that we were in control of the game. We hit the woodwork a few times," Neil told BBC Radio Norfolk. "If our passing in the final third was a bit slicker we would have had more chances. I think we deserved to win." Neil continued: "I can't really remember too many opportunities for them to score, if any. "The first goal is crucial because it mucks up their gameplan because they need to come out and leaves us more space to go and exploit." Norwich were relegated from the Premier League last season with 67 goals conceded, the joint-second-most in the division. But they have kept clean sheets in their last two home games, and Neil said: "That's going to be key going forward. "(A lack of clean sheets) was a criticism of us last season and something we want to try to fix. In the last two games it's been better."

Summary: Norwich boss Alex Neil was pleased with his side's "control" during their 1-0 victory over Bristol City on Tuesday.


The Reds led in the 15th minute when Divock Origi flicked in from close range before Roberto Firmino made it 2-0, heading in Nathaniel Clyne's cross. Origi also went close when his low shot was saved by Stephen Bywater. Tom Naylor inadvertently put the ball in his own net after the break before Daniel Sturridge tapped in his first and then thumped home the Reds' fifth. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp made only four changes from the XI that started in the 2-0 league defeat at Burnley on Saturday. The quality of the visiting team was soon apparent at the Pirelli Stadium against a Burton side who have had a mixed start to their first ever season in the Championship. After Liverpool's Belgian forward Origi cleverly profited from tricky work in the box from Sadio Mane, Brazilian Firmino doubled the lead following a terrible throw-out from goalkeeper Bywater. It was 3-0 just after the hour when the unfortunate Naylor had little time to react as James Milner's ball came towards him at pace. And substitute Sturridge then grabbed a late double, converting at the far post from Milner's pass before firing in low from 15 yards. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp: "There were still a few situations where we were missing a bit of sharpness but the main problem was, it was unbelievable, our build-up and style of play at Burnley - one more pass but 15 times we are completely free in the box. "So we needed to use this game and that's what we did and it was better." Burton manager Nigel Clough: "It's difficult for our lads to compete with that sort of quality. With this being 72 hours before the Derby game, our focus was always with that one. "When you think we finished with a couple of teenagers and a 20- or 21-year-old, you could train with them for a couple of seasons and not gain the experience they've got tonight."

Summary: A strong Liverpool side overwhelmed Championship outfit Burton Albion to reach the EFL Cup third round.


The partnership running the current system in Rhyl, Prestatyn and Rhuddlan say it is not sustainable and has agreed to pass it to Cheshire West and Chester council. The scheme will see 32 prioritised cameras beamed to England. If anything is spotted, officers will alert North Wales Police immediately. The system in the towns was run and funded by Denbighshire council until 2015. County council spending cuts saw it passed to a partnership of Denbighshire, three town councils and North Wales Police about a year ago for a trial period. In the last 12 months, the cameras have been operational 24 hours a day but have not been monitored full-time, with crime figures in the area remaining much the same. The network's server at Rhyl police station is said to be beyond its serviceable lifetime and, with a replacement costing about Â£80,000, grants are being sought. The partnership board prioritised 32 cameras in the three towns according to their importance in tackling crime and disorder and their contribution to the community. Ranked as lower priority, the remaining 48 cameras will not be repaired or replaced if they break.

Summary: The monitoring of CCTV cameras in three north Wales towns will be handed across the border to Chester.


The club's latest accounts, for the year ending May 2014, also show the Bluebirds owe around £174m - most of it to owner Vincent Tan. This was despite revenue increasing more than five fold to almost £80m. The club's annual report says support from Malaysian investors "will continue" as long as "the business develops as planned". The financial figures showed that the club's broadcasting and commercial income rose from from £8m to more than £70m. Wages and salaries went up from just over £27m to £46m. During their time in the Premier League Cardiff sacked Malky Mackay and replaced him with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The club said they paid just over £2m on "exceptional costs" relating to the change of football and senior management. The accounts show the club received loans of around £130m - mainly from Tan, but also including a loan of £7.5m from Torman Finance, understood to be chairman Mehmet Dalman's company. The report adds: "Following relegation from the Barclays Premier League the owners are aware that they needed to again invest in strengthening the playing squad, but that they needed to spend wisely. "Whilst long term funding is not guaranteed, the Malaysian investors have indicated that providing the business develops as planned, they will continue to support the company in the foreseeable future and provide additional finances in order that it can settle its liabilities." Tan has previously said he will convert the club's debt into equity. Keith Morgan, a chartered accountant who sits on the board of Cardiff City Supporters Trust, told BBC Radio Wales Sport: "The club is highly insolvent. "It has far more liabilities than assets and at any point in time it could be called upon to repay that debt owed to Vincent Tan."

Summary: Cardiff City lost nearly £12m during their debut season in the Premier League.


The cub will be the first giant panda to be born in Hong Kong. Earlier this year, 10-year-old Ying Ying mated naturally and was also artificially inseminated. However, the staff at Ocean Park are unsure which method has resulted in the successful pregnancy. Ying Ying was sent to mainland China's Sichuan province this spring to take part in a breeding programme. The 100kg female - described by the park as "inquisitive, active and vigilant" - attempted to mate naturally with two male pandas on five different occasions and one of the attempts was deemed successful. But to improve the chances of a viable pregnancy, Ying Ying was also artificially inseminated. Repeated ultrasound scans in late September confirmed she was carrying a foetus, Ocean Park officials said. Two panda maternity specialists have travelled to Hong Kong from Sichuan to provide pre- and post-natal support and the park's executive director of zoological operations Suzanne Gendron said she was "cautiously optimistic" about the birth. Panda reproduction is a notoriously difficult process, with females only ovulating once a year. It is common for giant pandas to re-absorb the foetus into the womb in the late stages of pregnancy. The gestation period is typically five months and one or two cubs are usually born.

Summary: A giant panda in Hong Kong called Ying Ying is pregnant and due to give birth within a week, officials at an amusement park say.


The 73-year-old man who died from a stab wound at a property at Oxford Court in Ogmore Vale has been named as Gwilym Jones. A 49-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and the attempted murder of a 21-year-old woman. Extra patrols are taking place and witnesses are asked to come forward. South Wales Police said the pensioner died some time between Sunday and Monday and the attempted murder was reported at about 22:45 BST on Sunday. Detective Superintendent Kath Pritchard said Mr Jones' family is being supported by a family liaison officer and a murder enquiry is underway to establish the circumstances leading up to his death. "The local community is understandably shocked and saddened by this incident and we urge anyone with information to please contact South Wales Police," she said. "I want to pay tribute to local residents at Oxford Court who have had to put up with considerable disruption in the past 24 hours while we have carried out our investigations." Det Supt Pritchard added: "Ogmore Vale is a close knit community where incidents of this type are very rare. "

Summary: Police are continuing to question a man over the murder of a pensioner in Bridgend county.


Luke Berry came closest to opening the scoring in the first half but saw his effort from Piero Mingoia's low cross deflected narrowly off target. Berry powered another attempt just wide of Chris Day's near post on the stroke of half-time. The match was a stop-start affair, with Tom Pett going off injured in the first half for the visitors, who then saw Fraser Franks and Connor Ogilvie both require treatment after a nasty clash of heads early in the second period. George Maris screwed a shot wide when well placed from a Barry Corr knock-down, before Stevenage wasted their big chance 18 minutes from time when Leon Legge gave the ball away in a dangerous position to top scorer Matt Godden, who fired just off target with Will Norris beaten. Michael Tonge saw a free-kick saved by Norris, while Berry headed wide at the other end as Stevenage lost ground on Portsmouth in the race for automatic promotion. Match support supplied by the Press Association. Match ends, Cambridge United 0, Stevenage 0. Second Half ends, Cambridge United 0, Stevenage 0. Luke Berry (Cambridge United) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Michael Tonge (Stevenage). Attempt missed. Adam McGurk (Cambridge United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Brad Halliday (Cambridge United) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Charlie Lee (Stevenage). Attempt blocked. Jack King (Stevenage) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Foul by Brad Halliday (Cambridge United). Matt Godden (Stevenage) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Adam McGurk (Cambridge United). Michael Tonge (Stevenage) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Corner, Cambridge United. Conceded by Fraser Franks. Attempt saved. Matt Godden (Stevenage) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Attempt missed. Luke Berry (Cambridge United) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Foul by Barry Corr (Cambridge United). Luke Wilkinson (Stevenage) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Attempt saved. Michael Tonge (Stevenage) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Foul by Luke Berry (Cambridge United). Steven Schumacher (Stevenage) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Greg Taylor (Cambridge United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Steven Schumacher (Stevenage). Corner, Stevenage. Conceded by Leon Legge. Attempt missed. Matt Godden (Stevenage) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Attempt missed. Steven Schumacher (Stevenage) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Substitution, Stevenage. Ben Kennedy replaces Josh McQuoid. Substitution, Cambridge United. Harrison Dunk replaces Piero Mingoia. Attempt missed. George Maris (Cambridge United) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Steven Schumacher (Stevenage) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Piero Mingoia (Cambridge United) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Steven Schumacher (Stevenage). Kaylen Hinds (Stevenage) wins a free kick in

Summary: Promotion-chasing Stevenage were held to a by Cambridge in League Two.


The University of Wisconsin successfully claimed that Apple used its microchip technology without permission in some iPhones and iPads. The patent, filed in 1998, is said to improve the power efficiency of microchips. The case relates to use of the technology in the iPhone 5s, 6 and 6 Plus - but an additional lawsuit making the same claim against Apple's newest models, the 6S and 6S Plus, has also been filed. The University of Wisconsin sued Intel over the same patent in 2008. The case was settled out of court for an undisclosed sum. In court papers, the university claimed Apple ignored its offers to license the patent, which would mean paying a fee for its continued use. Therefore the university said Apple was wilfully infringing the patent, something which, if the court agrees, could carry a heavier fine. The precise amount Apple may have to pay will be decided at a later stage in the court proceedings. Despite recent well-publicised truces between some big tech firms, fierce patent battles are still being fought in courts globally. Last week, a judge threw out claims by graphic card specialist Nvidia that Samsung and others had infringed three of its patents. Follow Dave Lee on Twitter @DaveLeeBBC

Summary: Apple faces a bill of $862m (Â£565m) after losing a patent lawsuit.


La Liga and European champions Madrid won 2-0 on Wednesday night to complete a 5-1 aggregate victory. Pique, 30, who has been at Barca for nine years, said: "We are not in the best moment, as a team or a club. "This a long process and there is room for improvement, We must stay as close as possible and keep moving forwards." Real were without Cristiano Ronaldo, who is serving a five-match suspension after being sent off in the first leg, and left Gareth Bale and Isco on the bench. Barcelona, who are lacking in attacking options since the world record transfer of Neymar to Paris St-Germain, scored their only goal over the two legs from the penalty spot. General manager at the Nou Camp, Pep Segura, claims the signings of Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele are "close". Liverpool are adamant that Brazilian playmaker Coutinho, who has submitted a transfer request, will not be sold in this transfer window but Segura has told Spanish television: "We are discussing their deals but do not know when it will be done." Borussia Dortmund suspended Dembele after the 20-year-old forward failed to turn up for training. "We know we have to strengthen this team and that is what we are doing," Segura added. "We have to help the team."

Summary: Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says he felt "inferior" to Real Madrid for the first time after being thrashed by their rivals in the Spanish Super Cup.


The vehicle was taken from a farm in Tilney St Lawrence, near King's Lynn, Norfolk shortly before 20:00 GMT on Saturday. It was abandoned in Oakroyd Crescent in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, after it was driven in to a dead end. A man in his 20s from Wisbech has been arrested in connection with the incident. Norfolk and Cambridgeshire Police forces were involved in the pursuit.

Summary: Police chased a tractor between two counties in a pursuit involving six patrol cars and a force helicopter.


Mr Jepson, who died in August, began his affiliation with the club in the 1960s and was named president in 2004. The service took place at Headingley Stadium earlier. Rhinos chief executive Gary Hetherington said: "Harry had a wonderful life and touched the lives of so many others." Mr Jepson's love of the sport dated back to the 1920s when he first watched Hunslet at their Parkside Stadium. Leeds players past and present were amongst those to pay tribute to Mr Jepson during the service. Among those who spoke during the ceremony were Jamie Jones-Buchanan and Tony Currie, while former Leeds Rhinos and England captain Kevin Sinfield read Rudyard Kipling's poem 'If'. The service was brought to a close by Lizzie Jones singing the Challenge Cup anthem 'Abide With Me' as the hearse carrying Mr Jepson's coffin left the ground for a family service. Mr Hetherington said: "He knew people who had been involved in the formation of the game in 1895, and his death coincides with the 121st anniversary of the game he loved so much. "He was a Rugby League legend, despite never playing the game and his passing is so sad." A book of remembrance has been opened for fans in the club shop.

Summary: A memorial service has taken place to remember the life of Leeds Rhinos president and life-long rugby league fan Harry Jepson OBE, who died aged 96.


The Tyco BMW rider, who was injured in a 130mph crash at Ireland's Corner last August, also sat out this year's North West 200 and Isle of Man TT. Gary Dunlop will make his debut with his father's famous number three plate. "I've never let anyone since Joey ride as number three but who better to use it than Gary," said clerk of the course Noel Johnston. "I think it'll be pretty special to see it on the grid after all these years." Joey Dunlop won a record 26 Isle of Man TTs and 24 Ulster GPs before he was killed in a crash while racing in Estonia in July 2000. Michael Dunlop and Ian Hutchinson both return to Dundrod gunning for the top step of the podium with Dean Harrison, Ivan Lintin, Lee Johnston, William Dunlop, Peter Hickman, Bruce Anstey, Dan Kneen, Conor Cummins and Christian Elkin among the 173 entries. Johnston said the absence of Martin, who will be in Utah filming a land speed record attempt, is "a shame, but in no way will there be any less of a spectacle for the fans". He added: "I'm very pleased with the final entry list and think it says a lot about the popularity of the event that the total number of entries are growing year on year, as is the number of newcomers [54] coming to Dundrod." Martin has presented a number of TV programmes in recent years, most notably Channel 4's Speed with Guy Martin. The 2016 Ulster Grand Prix will run between August 8 and 13.

Summary: Guy Martin will not be racing at next month's Ulster Grand Prix because of TV commitments in America.


Defence minister Mark Lancaster said 12,565 of the homes were "expected to materialise in this Parliament". He acknowledged this would impact on civilian and military staff but provisions were being made, he said. The sites include an RAF base, barracks, ex-World War Two airfields and a chaplaincy centre. They also include two golf courses at RAF Henlow and Southwick Park in Hampshire. Meanwhile, Network Rail has announced it will release land at almost 200 sites for 12,000 new homes by 2020. This includes 5,000 homes in London, 3,600 homes in Manchester and the north, 1,700 homes in the Midlands and the east of England and 1,400 homes in the south of England. The 13 military sites that will be sold by the MoD are: The MoD said the land at Venning and Parsons Barracks are the only sites that will not have housing built on them, as they will be used for commercial development at the request of Telford and Wrekin Council. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said: "We are getting rid of land that we don't need to build homes that we do, generating hundreds of millions of pounds in the process. "Our commitment to protect and increase the budget for our armed forces means that every penny of that will be reinvested into defence, helping to keep Britain safe." But shadow defence secretary Clive Lewis said: "Affordable housing is desperately needed across the UK, particularly by service families, who have seen the cost of their housing go up as conditions get worse. "So it's disappointing that the MoD has failed to say how many of these potential new homes will be affordable, or how many could be set aside for service personnel. "In fact, they cannot even reassure us that these sites will be used to build new homes at all," he said. "What we're looking at is the double impact of 18,000 MoD staff losing their jobs and public land potentially being sold on the cheap for developers to profit from," a Public and Commercial Services union spokesman said. "The government must learn from the mistakes of the past and ensure any land sold not only realises its full value, but that house-builders are forced to ensure enough affordable homes are provided." In a written statement, Mr Lancaster said consultations will take place over the coming weeks with "stakeholders" including trade unions, to determine the future of each site and their occupants. "The release of land by the MoD has the potential to provide land for new homes and we will continue to engage with impacted local authorities to determine how the department's assessment of housing unit allocation against each site may be considered as part of the authority's Local Plan," he said. "I acknowledge that these moves will have an impact upon civilian and military staff; the department is making arrangements to provide for units and functions based at sites which will not have a future defence requirement." An MoD spokeswoman said it was too early to confirm how exactly it would affect staff at the sites, but she

Summary: A total of 13 Ministry of Defence sites will be sold to provide land for up to 17,017 homes and will raise £225m, the government has said.