EDF Energy has made the deals despite the UK government reviewing the plans and not yet giving final approval for the nuclear plant. The French firm said it was "highly positive" the plant would be built. Those opposed to the nuclear build said EDF was attempting to "twist" the arm of the government. More on the Hinkley contracts and other news from the West Earlier this month EDF agreed to invest in the first new UK nuclear plant in 20 years, and was poised to exchange contracts with the government. But hours after the decision was announced by the French energy firm, the government said it would review the plans and make its decision in the autumn. Roy Pumfrey, of the campaign group Stop Hinkley, said: "They're trying to bounce the British government into not having a pause, but perhaps even having the Prime Minister returning from holiday in Switzerland to say, 'All right, we'll give in, we'll go ahead with it'. "I cannot believe the British government is going to have its arm twisted by them. "Whilst [the supply chain contracts] will be locally beneficial, they are relatively small beer to the £18bn value of the project." Commercial director for Hinkley Point C, Ken Owen, said: "I'm highly positive that Hinkley will be built and my job on the project is to get the supply chain equipped and ready to go." He said the contracts were for a mixture of services, and 660 jobs would be created locally. Mr Owen said: "We're not just building a power station, we're servicing a mini-city. We've got 5,500 people per shift, per day. We have to look after the catering, the welfare. "We're building the largest hotel in the UK - 1,500 beds per night - and the management of that is being done by local businesses." The total value of contracts for South West firms now stands at £450m.

Summary: Contracts worth £250m for the proposed Hinkley C power station have been announced but a campaign group claims the deals are "jumping the gun".


Media playback is not supported on this device Seventy-one people, including 19 players and staff, were killed as the Brazilian team travelled to Colombia for the final of the Copa Sudamericana. The club have since signed 22 new players and appointed a new manager. They beat Inter de Lages 2-1 in the state competition they won last season, with goals from Niltinho and Wellington Paulista at the Arena Conda stadium. It was only their second competitive game since the crash. The team drew 0-0 with Joinville in the Primeira Liga - a different competition - on Thursday. Chapecoense were awarded the Copa Sudamericana trophy following the disaster, a move backed by Colombian club Atletico Nacional, who were scheduled to face them in the final. Defenders Neto and Alan Ruschel and goalkeeper Jackson Follmann, who had his leg amputated, were among the six survivors of the crash. They received the trophy and medals alongside families of the victims at Chapecoense's first game since the crash, a friendly on 22 January.

Summary: Chapecoense have won their first game since most of their team were killed in a plane crash on 29 November.


But more are in work than at any time since 2007, suggests Department for Business, Innovation and Skills data. And graduates still earn almost £10,000 a year more than people without degrees - though the highest earners are those with postgraduate qualifications. The figures showed a degree was "an excellent option", said the government. The figures suggest that in the first three months of this year, graduates typically earned £31,200, while non-graduates were paid £22,100, a gap of £9,100. But in the same period of 2010, graduates typically earned £32,396, some £1,196 more than they do now. There was better news for those with postgraduate qualifications, whose median salaries rose from £37,180 to £39,000 during the past five years, as well as for non-graduates, whose median salaries went up from £20,800 to £22,100, according to the figures. Some 87.5% of working-age graduates were employed during the three months to March - the highest proportion since the end of 2007, when the rate was 88.3%. This compares with an employment rate of 69.3% for non-graduates. The figures also suggest an improving employment market for graduates aged between 21 and 30, with only 3.9% unemployed, again the lowest for this time of year since 2007, when it was 3.5%. "Making the leap from university to the 'real world' of work is becoming easier, and graduate employment has now recovered to 2007 levels," said Andrew Hunter, of recruitment company Adzuna. "In the last year alone, the unemployment rate among young grads has ticked down 1% year-on-year, with fewer university leavers stuck in limbo between education and work. "After years of stalemate, with fewer employees moving up or moving out of their positions, the labour market is now much more liquid, which has opened up opportunities for those new to the workforce." However, TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady said the overall prospects of young graduates were worsening. "While university leavers are still better paid and more likely to have a job than non-graduates of the same age, today's figures show their prospects are worsening, just as their debts are soaring," she said. "Many graduates are now finding themselves doing lower-skilled, lower-paid jobs. "This is in turn pushing young people who don't have a degree out of work altogether." A spokeswoman for the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills described the figures as "great news for the UK economy". "These results demonstrate how higher education is an excellent option for people of all ages seeking to gain employment and a rewarding career," she said. "Working-age graduates still benefit from a significant earnings premium of, on average, £9,000 per year over non-graduates." The spokeswoman said higher education was not for everyone, but there were thousands of apprenticeships and courses in further education also leading to "many exciting careers prospects". Maddalaine Ansell, chief executive of the University Alliance group of business-oriented universities, said the figures showed "degrees continue to be vital for supplying graduates to meet the hi-tech skills needs of the UK's knowledge economy".

Summary: Graduates in England have seen a fall in their median salary of more than £1,000 in the past five years, according to official statistics.


Scientists have analysed a cell found in heart scar tissue which could cause increased risk of cardiac arrest. Myofibroblasts cells in patients might increase the likelihood of an electrical "short circuit". "Cells recruited to the heart to repair damaged tissue might also be the cause of post-attack arrhythmia," said Prof Chris George. The university's molecular cardiology team has led an international team of experts in the research funded by the British Heart Foundation which has also found myofibroblasts can cause irregular heart rhythms which can lead to sudden death in post-attack patients. In Wales, around 50,000 people alive today have survived a heart attack and the latest findings could lead to an improved diagnosis for victims and better treatments. "The number of myofibroblasts that infiltrate into damaged areas of the heart is quite amazing," said Prof George. "To be able to also show that there's a link between the number of these myofibroblasts and the onset of arrhythmia lays the foundations for developing new approaches to prevent post-heart attack rhythm problems in patients." Ruth Coombs, head of BHF Cymru, added: "By investing in research in Wales today, we're making tomorrow's tests and treatments for heart conditions possible."

Summary: Research at Swansea University could help predict further attacks and detect problems in heart attack patients.


But you get to appreciate the area's natural beauty whilst wading across lily covered creeks and trekking deep into the forest, accompanied by birdsong. Welcome to the Niger Delta before the oil. "I'm on the plank now so walk right behind me," a guide said as we squelched across a muddy swamp trying not to sink in too deep. After walking for about an hour and a half from the village of Kalaba in Bayelsa state, I caught the first glimpse of an expansive tranquil lake through the trees. On the shore are shelters made of wooden poles draped in material. Every two years several families set up a camp at Lake Masi where they fish for just three months. "After preparing the nylon and woven basket nets we go into the lake and drive the fish into one area," Woloko Inebisa told me. "By fishing every two years we allow the fish to grow large. If we fished every year there would only be very small fish here," the 78 year old told me as two men in dug out canoes adjusted the nets inside a section of the lake that had been fenced off with cane reeds. Smoke drifted across the camp as women dried the fish over home made grills above smouldering fires. "I will use this money to pay my children's school fees, to buy books for them, to buy their school uniforms and to do everything for them," said mother-of-three Ovie Joe. When these families return to their villages they will continue to grow crops but will have raised some capital from the fishing season. "We have water for drinking and plenty of fish. But I'm not just here to feed my stomach - I'll save up money for when I go back to the village," Mr Inebisa said. Just a few kilometres away near Taylor Creek is a very different picture. An oil spill from June 2012 has left the ground covered in a dark sludge and the trees are all blackened by fire. Environmentalists believe local contractors often pay youths to set fire to the area where the spill has occurred. This can reduce the spread of the oil but has other detrimental effects on the environment. Despite extensive flooding late last year the oil has not dispersed and there are still signs of the rainbow sheen on the surface. Your ears also tell you all is not well - there is hardly any birdsong as the pollution has sucked the life out of the area. "When I walked here the crude oil was spilling out so fast I couldn't even get near the spill point itself," said Samuel Oburo, a youth leader from Kalaba. Running through this area is an underground pipeline belonging to Nigeria AGIP Oil Company - which is partly owned by the Italian oil giant, Eni. It says numerous leaks near Taylor Creek were all caused by people breaking into the pipe - sabotage. On 23 March Eni issued a statement announcing the closure of all its activities in the area

Summary: A pristine paradise - these are not words you often hear to describe the Niger Delta in southern Nigeria.


In the annals of great political statements, the Limehouse declaration isn't exactly up there with the Gettysburg Address or "Peace for our time". Yet the statement issued by Labour's so-called "Gang of Four" that they were leaving to form their own Social Democratic Party still occupies an important place in British political history. Now, 36 years on, the story behind that moment is being retold in a play that, on stage at least, sees David Owen, William "Bill" Rodgers, Shirley Williams and the late Roy Jenkins reunited. It arrives at a point when Labour is once again riven by internal divisions - prompting some to ponder whether another breakaway could be on the cards. Set on 25 January 1981 in the kitchen of Owen's London home, Limehouse imagines the "gang" coming together to thrash out the details of their departure. It is, concedes playwright Steve Waters, "two years of arguments, debates, persuasion and plotting concentrated into a very short span of time". "It's fiction, but there's lots of things that come directly from reality," says Waters. "The facts of the characters' situations have been soundly researched. "No one knows what they said that day - we don't have a record of their words. That, for me, was an invitation to write the play." Rodgers, Williams, Owen and his wife Debbie were at London's Donmar Warehouse on Wednesday to see their pasts played out before them. That made for a nerve-wracking evening for Tom Goodman-Hill, the actor cast in the David Owen role. "I was very glad that David and Debbie were on the back row of the stalls, because it meant they weren't in my eyeline," says one of the stars of Channel 4's Humans. "But I've been able to meet them on a couple of occasions and talk to them about the play, so they knew what to expect." Speaking after Tuesday's press night, Lord Owen said Waters had "obviously taken a lot of licence". "But he has captured the debates, the agonies and the quite strong arguments we had," he went on. "In a way, he's captured the flavour of all of us." The veteran politician, now 78, does have one cavil, however - about the wine that is shown being liberally poured, and drunk, over the play's 105 minutes. "There was no Chateau Lafite in the Owen household," he says with a rueful smile. For her part, Baroness Williams takes issue with a point in the play where she leaves to be interviewed by the BBC. "I don't remember going off to do an interview, and I don't think they ever found any evidence I did," she insists. Generally, though, she considers Limehouse to be "gripping and very authentic". "I didn't think it would ever be a play," the 86-year-old goes on. "And who could've expected things to come full circle 35 years on?" Waters was originally approached to write about the Labour Party of today but felt it was "almost too painful to write about". "It's also a bit of a moving target," he continues. "But hopefully the

Summary: What can a play about the formation of the SDP in 1981 tell us about today's political landscape?


BBC Studios and Post Production (S&PP) has delayed the start of its 15-year lease of the revamped Studios 1, 2 and 3, which were to re-open next year. S&PP will remain at Elstree, its home since moving out of TVC in 2013. Anna Mallett, CEO of the BBC subsidiary, said it was "in everyone's interests" to wait for two years. "We are a 24/7 operation and it's absolutely vital to us that our customers have an excellent experience in our studios," she told Ariel, the BBC's in-house newspaper. The delay, she said, would avoid possible noise or access issues affecting programmes at TVC, affectionately known as "the doughnut", while construction work is completed. Although studio refurbishment work is on track, the developer's broader plans for the Wood Lane site have evolved and its construction programme has been extended as a result. Former studios 4 to 8 will not be part of the redevelopment by property developers Stanhope, which bought Television Centre from the BBC in 2012. Last month S&PP extended its deal with Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire, from which it hires two large stages and the George Lucas production gallery space. The Voice, Children in Need and Sky's A League of Their Own are among other programmes to have made use of the recently upgraded facilities.

Summary: Programmes like BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing will not be filmed at London's Television Centre (TVC) again until 2017 - two years later than planned.


It is a leaf-based drug that, when chewed, releases juices that act as natural stimulants and is popular with the Somali community. The Netherlands is used as a hub to transport khat imported from the Horn of Africa to other European countries. There are concerns that the drug can cause psychosis or bring on schizophrenia. The BBC's Anna Holligan in the Netherlands says the country has a traditionally liberal approach to soft drugs. However, a Dutch government report cited noise, litter and the perceived public threat posed by men who chew khat as some of the reasons for outlawing the drug. "I'm involved in the ban because it appears to cause serious problems, particularly in the Somali community," Dutch immigration minister Gerd Leers is quoted as saying by Radio Netherlands. Source: www.talktofrank.com He said that 10% of Somali men in the Netherlands were badly affected by the drug. "They are lethargic and refuse to co-operate with the government or take responsibility for themselves or their families," he said. Very few Dutch nationals use the drug, which is mainly chewed by people from Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya and Yemen. Our reporter says more than 25,000 Somalis now live in the Netherlands and as the population arrived, the use of khat in the country grew. At the moment it is legally imported via Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport four times a week. Khat leaves need to be fresh, otherwise they lose their potency. Last year, khat worth around $18m (£11.6m) was brought into the Netherlands. The use of the stimulant is banned in the US, Canada and several other European countries. But it is still available in the UK where it is legally sold in a small number of grocery stores.

Summary: The Dutch government has announced that it will ban the use of the mild narcotic khat.


Goals in either half from Jackson Irvine and Brian Graham earned them all three points. Motherwell's late response began with Stephen Pearson's fierce strike. But Scott Fox saved from James McFadden and brilliantly kept out a Keith Lasley drive to frustrate Motherwell. It was a pulsating finish to a game that only sparked into life when Irvine fired in the opening goal. The Australian was only drafted into the starting line-up minutes before the match because of an injury in the warm-up to Martin Woods. And he made a great case for his inclusion when he deftly controlled a deep corner before lashing the ball past Connor Ripley, despite the best efforts of Kieran Kennedy on the line. Fox saved well from a Louis Moult header and Chris Cadden as Motherwell tried to mount a swift response, but County regained the ascendancy at the start of the second half. Playing principally on the counter-attack, they went close on a number of occasions, with Michael Gardyne having a header cleared off the line and passing up another great chance with a low drive that was blocked. They got the second goal their play deserved when Graham slotted past Ripley as the Motherwell defence failed to deal with a Stewart Murdoch cross. That looked like game over until Pearson's late strike - the midfielder blasting past Fox from 12 yards. But the keeper was sharply off his line to prevent McFadden's lob beating him and he sprung to his right to deny Lasley a spectacular equaliser. The result leaves Motherwell just a point above the relegation play-off spot and County in good spirits ahead of next weekend's League Cup semi-final against Celtic.

Summary: Ross County survived a late onslaught from Motherwell for their first league win of 2016, moving them up to fourth in the Premiership.


In the past year more than 90% of girls aged between 12 and 13 have had the treatment, an NHS spokeswoman said. The vaccine, which consists of three injections over a six-month period, is given in secondary schools and at community clinics. HPV causes most types of cervical cancer. Dr Lincoln Sargeant, consultant in public health medicine at NHS Cambridgeshire said: "We are very pleased with the response to the HPV vaccination programme across the county. "In the UK cervical cancer is the twelfth most common women's cancer."

Summary: NHS Cambridgeshire has said it is "very pleased" with the number of girls having the vaccination against human papilloma virus (HPV).


It was not immediately clear what had happened, with spokeswoman Heather Nauert saying there were no "definitive answers about the source or cause". But Ms Nauert refused to be drawn further on what the symptoms were. But one source told the Associated Press news agency the symptoms reported included hearing loss. It was suggested the hearing loss could have been caused by some kind of sonic device placed outside the diplomats' homes, emitting inaudible sound waves that can cause deafness. Staff began complaining of the strange symptoms late last year, Ms Nauert said. While they were not life-threatening, she revealed a number of people had been brought home to the US as a result. Ms Nauert said the government was taking it "very seriously, and there is an investigation currently under way". It is understood that the two expelled Cuban diplomats left Washington DC in May, the BBC's Will Grant reports from Havana. So far, their government has not responded to the reports. Washington and Havana only re-established ties in 2015, following 50 years of hostilities between the two countries.

Summary: Washington has expelled two Cuban diplomats after US embassy staff in Havana suffered mysterious physical symptoms, the US state department said.


Official data shows that in the first 10 months, 703,781 Russians had the virus, of whom 90,396 died. In nearly 60% of new cases, drug injection using dirty needles was the cause of infection. Meanwhile, worldwide, the number of new infections in adults has stayed broadly stable for the past four years. The executive director of the UN's HIV/Aids agency, Michel Sidibe, told BBC News last week that Russia was among a number of countries still failing to use the right strategies in tackling the virus. Figures from first 10 months of 2010, supplied by Russian federal anti-HIV/Aids centre About 200 Russians now contract HIV/Aids every day, Vadim Pokrovsky, head of Russia's federal centre for the fight against the virus, said on Wednesday. Speaking to Russia's Ria-Novosti news agency, he warned that unless preventative action was taken, the number of cases would approximately double every five years. The data released by his centre shows that in the first 10 months of 2012, a total of 4,398 children were infected with HIV by their mothers, of whom 529 died. Russia has one of the worst heroin problems in the world, exacerbated by its proximity to Afghan smuggling routes and the lack of effective anti-drug action, such as the provision of clean needles. Nearly 39% of new cases of HIV in 2012 were transmitted during heterosexual sex while sex between men accounted for just under 1% of new infections.

Summary: The number of HIV cases in Russia was 12% higher in the first six months of 2012 than in the same period last year, government health experts say.


Antony Kay gave MK Dons the lead after the break when he headed Robert Hall's corner but Clucas restored parity directly from a curling set-piece. In a first half of few chances, Hull came closest when Mohamed Diame headed Isaac Hayden's cross just wide. Diame tried his luck again with a neat turn and shot in the box but he fired straight at Dons keeper David Martin. The result means Hull move above Brighton into third place in the Championship, but have recorded just one win in their last seven matches in all competitions. Steve Bruce's side could have leapfrogged Middlesbrough and moved into the top two with a win by virtue of goal difference. MK Dons, who have never won against Hull, remain in 21st place and a point above the relegation zone. Media playback is not supported on this device Hull City manager Steve Bruce: "We're frustrated but we didn't play anywhere near well enough in the first half. We've played better in the second half. "First half we didn't move the ball quick enough and gave the ball away in bad areas. "At the end of the day I pick the team but I scratch my head and ask why we've played like that in the first half. We've got to take away the nerves and a little bit of edginess which may be creeping in." MK Dons manager Karl Robinson: "I thought it was a handball that led to it [Sam Clucas' goal]. They are a team, the officials, and referees get slated up and down the country. As a group of four they should be judged and he wasn't assisted right today and that was disappointing. "I thought there were two completely different halves. I thought the first half we dominated and moved the ball unbelievably well. "For a team where we are to come to the KC Stadium and perform the way we did was excellent. Second half, playing one of the best teams in the league, we knew how hard it was always going to be. I thought my players' application was sensational."

Summary: Sam Clucas' second-half free-kick gave promotion-chasing Hull a point as they drew with lowly MK Dons.


Doctors are currently treating 24 casualties in four hospitals: 12 are in a critical condition. All are said to be suffering from damage to the throat, lungs and airways caused by breathing in smoke. This is the major priority for doctors, rather than external burns. In fact, the BBC understands that no-one is being treated for burns to the skin or body. However, breathing in smoke can cause damaging internal burns and swelling to the throat, which may not be immediately obvious. The most serious cases will need a general anaesthetic. This means they can be kept well-hydrated using an intravenous drip and kept under close supervision while their airways heal. Most will also be suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning, caused by breathing in noxious fumes from the fire. They need urgent treatment with oxygen through a face mask. Breathing in concentrated oxygen this way enables the body to recover quickly when carbon monoxide enters the bloodstream. Babies, young children, pregnant women and people with asthma are most vulnerable to the dangers of carbon monoxide. Most people in big cities have a level of carbon monoxide of between nought and three, and smokers of five or six. After the fire, the Guardian reported that doctors were treating people whose readings were between 10 and 20. In total, nearly 80 people have required hospital treatment for the effects of the fire. At least 30 people are confirmed to have died. While treating the physical effects of smoke inhalation is a priority in the four London hospitals - King's College Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster, Royal Free Hospital and St Mary's Paddington - the psychological impact is not being ignored. Psychiatrists and chaplains have been on hand to help support the injured, relatives and staff. Survivors will have witnessed traumatic sights and many may also have to deal with the loss of loved ones. Prof Sir Simon Wessely, president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, recommends turning to friends, family and religious leaders to talk through feelings. "While mental health professionals are invaluable in times of psychological need, immediately after a traumatic event it is our own strength, and those of our friends and family, that can be the most beneficial. "Speaking to a mental health professional - a complete stranger - when you are in a state of shock, is not always the solution." He said the public could play a part by offering practical support and information to those involved in the fire - as the community of North Kensington has been doing in force in the past few days.

Summary: Hospital doctors are keeping some casualties from the Grenfell Tower fire unconscious for several days to allow them to recover from the effects of smoke inhalation.


A spokesperson told the BBC that 10 of the dead were civilians, and that eight people were injured. The Taliban has said it carried out the attack, which happened as offices closed for the day. Earlier, an attack near a market in the eastern Afghan province of Kunar killed at least 11 people, officials said. It remains unclear exactly how the Kabul attack unfolded, although officials said the attacker was on foot. In Kunar, the provincial governor's office said the bomber rode up on a motorcycle to the entrance of a government office in the provincial capital, Asadabad, before detonating his device. Some of the victims were reported to be children playing in a nearby park. Reuters news agency reported that a tribal elder and militia commander named Haji Khan Jan was among the dead. He had been closely involved in a number of operations against the Taliban last year. In recent months, there has been an upsurge in fighting between the Taliban and government forces. President Ashraf Ghani was quoted by local media as saying he will not hold peace talks with groups that kill civilians.

Summary: A suicide bombing near the defence ministry in the Afghan capital of Kabul has killed at least 12 people, the government says.


The number of active users on the social network reached 255 million in the first three months of 2014, up 5.8% on the previous quarter but below analysts' expectations. Twitter also reported a net loss of $132m (Â£78m) for the latest quarter. But it posted revenue of $250m, $226m of which came through advertising. Despite higher user growth than the previous quarter, when Twitter saw just a 3.8% rise, Twitter's stocks fell by more than 11% in after-hours trading, sending the price below its initial public offering of $38.80 per share. The rise in Twitter active users comes after four consecutive quarters of declining growth, but the turnaround was not strong enough to convince investors. Twitter's chief executive Dick Costolo highlighted the company's revenue increase, and said it was "fuelled by increased engagement and user growth". The integration of advertising management software MoPub had helped Twitter "reach more than 1bn iOS and Android users each month", he added. Another measure of user engagement, timeline views, increased 15% in the first three months of 2014 to 157 billion. But the number of Twitter users is still well below its most high-profile competitor, Facebook, which boasts 1.28 billion active users. WhatsApp, the messaging app Facebook bought for $19bn, recently passed the 500 million user milestone.

Summary: Shares in Twitter dropped to their lowest levels since the company's stock market flotation, as it reported slower than expected user growth.


And 15 other forces are looking at following Nottinghamshire Police's lead in treating incidents against women in this way, the Victoria Derbyshire programme has learned. One expert said harassment by men was an "everyday experience" for many. Harassment on grounds of race, religion and sexuality is already illegal. Nottinghamshire Police introduced its reclassification of harassment by men against women in July. Its figures, however, cover incidents dating back to April. The force found that there had been 11 misogynistic "hate crimes" - offences including harassment, kidnapping, possession of weapons and causing public fear, alarm or distress. There were also 19 "hate incidents" - behaviour also motivated by misogyny but falling short of criminal acts, such as name-calling and offensive jokes. "We're not saying all men engage in this behaviour, but for some women this has become an everyday experience. A lot of men are not aware of the implications it has on women," said Loretta Trickett, a criminologist at Nottingham Trent University. "Up until now, women have largely not reported this. Women put up with it because it is trivialised in society. People say it's complimentary to be wolf-whistled. "I think the new recording will give women reassurance that if they call the police, their incident will be registered and they will do something." Martha Jephcott, who has trained Nottinghamshire police officers on how to deal with misogyny as a hate crime, said: "Recognising misogyny as a hate crime is important because it acknowledges the world in which women live and the everyday nature of these sorts of incidents." Fifteen police forces will attend a conference in Nottingham on Wednesday, looking at the possibility of adopting similar schemes, which they hope will increase the reporting of harassment. Ms Jephcott said: "I want forces across the country to adopt this. I think it's a matter of equality. "UK-wide, racist and homophobic hate crimes take place and are recognised as such. Women should have that too because, wherever they are, they probably will have experienced this." Nottinghamshire Police define misogynistic hate crime as "incidents against women that are motivated by an attitude of a man towards a woman and includes behaviour targeted towards a woman by men simply because they are a woman". The classification means people can report incidents which might not otherwise be considered to be a crime and the police will investigate. Domestic abuse will not be recorded as a misogyny hate crime because it has its own procedure. A crime that the victim or any other person perceives to be motivated by hostility or prejudice towards any aspect of a person's identity. Police forces in England, Wales and Northern Ireland annually monitor five strands of hate crime: Forces can include their own definition of a hate crime with several recently adding sub-cultures. The Victoria Derbyshire programme is broadcast on weekdays between 09:00 and 11:00 on BBC Two and the BBC News channel.

Summary: A police force that reclassified wolf-whistling, cat-calling and other misogynistic harassment as hate crimes has handled 30 cases in five months.


Media playback is not supported on this device David Kenworthy, chairman of UK Anti-Doping (Ukad), told the BBC: "We've been told to expect cuts of up to 25%. "Ukad would be in jeopardy if we had large cuts like that because the purpose for which we're here, I'm not sure we could fulfil it properly." The warning comes in a year when sport has suffered widespread doping claims. "We've got to have the time and means to try to make up that income if we're to survive - if we don't, the integrity of UK sport is at risk," said Kenworthy. "That would be desperate. With the amount of money invested in the integrity of sport over the years, to get it to where it is, that would be a huge blow to UK plc." Last year Ukad, which is responsible for protecting clean athletes, conducted 8,728 tests across 40 sports. The organisation has a budget of £7m - largely made up of state funding - which is less than when it was established in 2009, but has now been told to plan for a possible further cut of up to 25%. A government spokesperson said: "The government is clear that Ukad works tirelessly to ensure athletes and sport are clean, and continues to be recognised internationally for its work. "Decisions on future funding are rightly for the spending review on 25 November, but we have also been clear that all parts of the public sector will be required to find savings through efficiencies and reforming the way things are done, so that we deliver more with less. "It's part our plan to build a strong and stable economy for working people and ensure the sustainability of our priority public services." But Kenworthy described the proposed cut as "drastic", and added: "Something's got to give, so the testing would certainly go." "Tests are very expensive. The standard urine sample to be tested costs £371, the athlete biological passport costs £439 for each test. "I think we'd be almost dead in the water frankly - you can't function on that basis. It would be an appalling cut, and appalling waste of our experience that we have built up. " As well as testing athletes, Ukad has been investing increasing amounts of time and money into intelligence-based work, joining forces with the National Crime Agency as it looks to cut off the supply of imported, illicit supplements at source. As part of Operation Bloodthirsty, Ukad has been raiding underground drugs labs in Britain as it tries to crack down on the illegal trafficking of steroids. "I'd be horrified if we had to reduce our intelligence and investigations because we are dealing there with not just athletes but suppliers, coaches and people encouraging athletes to dope," said Kenworthy. "Testing is a very blunt tool. So we target test based on intelligence. We're looking at a health problem. People in gyms have no idea what they're buying." Kenworthy says if its budget is cut, Ukad may be forced to ask the sport industry - which generates

Summary: The head of the UK's national anti-doping agency says the body is "in jeopardy" because of potential government funding cuts.


Researchers say the huge predator had scales much like modern reptiles rather than feathers or fluff. The dinosaur may have ditched its feathers because it no longer needed insulation when it reached gigantic proportions, they propose. But the findings are unlikely to end the long-running debate about the physical appearance of T. rex. We don't need to throw out the image of a big fluffy T. rex quite yet, argued one palaeontologist. Whether T.rex was clad in scales, feathers or both, has long been a mystery, largely due to a lack of fossil evidence. Primitive feathers have been identified in some members of the Tyrannosaur group, leading to speculation that the king of reptiles also sported feathers. In the latest twist, researchers analysed skin impressions from a T.rex skeleton known as Wyrex, unearthed in Montana. They also looked at relatives that roamed during the Late Cretaceous in Asia and other parts of North America, including Albertosaurus and Gorgosaurus. Skin patches from the neck, pelvis and tail of Wyrex show scaly, reptilian-like skin, says a team led by Dr Phil Bell of the University of New England, Australia. Writing in the journal, Biology Letters, they say fossil integument (outer covering) from T.rex and other members of the group confirm that "these large-bodied forms possessed scaly reptilian-like skin.' The researchers think the giant tyrannosaurs lost their feathers over time because they no longer needed them as insulation. But not all researchers are convinced. Dr Steve Brusatte of the University of Edinburgh said he wouldn't be surprised if T. rex lost or reduced its feathers, as it was a very big animal, just like elephants reduce their hair. Asian elephants are hairier than African elephants because they are smaller and live in dense forests in dim sunlight. "But I don't think we can assume that T. rex lacked feathers just because some fossil skeletons have skin impressions that are scaly," he added. "It takes inconceivable good luck to preserve feathers in fossils. Just because we don't see them doesn't mean they weren't there. So I don't think we need to throw out the image of a big fluffy T. rex quite yet." The Tyrannosaurs were fearsome predators during the last part of the Cretaceous, 85 to 65 million years ago. They were known for their sharp teeth, small beady eyes and tiny forelimbs (arms). The group included Albertosaurus, Gorgosaurus, Daspletosaurus, Tarbosaurus, as well as the iconic T. rex. Follow Helen on Twitter.

Summary: Despite its ancestors having feathers, Tyrannosaurus rex most likely had scaly skin, according to fossil evidence.


The game was originally scheduled for 14 November at Stade Yves-du-Manoir but was called off following the Paris attacks the night before. Warriors lost at home to Northampton Saints on 21 November and face Scarlets in their next pool match on Saturday. Racing 92 host pool leaders Northampton on Saturday. Warriors' home Pro12 match against Leinster last weekend was postponed because of rain and a new date has yet to be announced.

Summary: Glasgow Warriors' postponed European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 3 match against Racing 92 has been rearranged for Saturday 9 January at 13:00 GMT.


It emerged this week at the Historical Institutional Abuse (HIA) inquiry that Gardaí (Irish police) knew Smyth was a paedophile as far back as 1973. Smyth continued to abuse for more than 20 years, until he was jailed in 1994. Both the main opposition party, Fianna Fáil, and Sinn Féin have called on the government to take action on the case. Sinn Fein has urged Dublin ministers to set-up an independent judicial review into the HIA revelations. Fianna Fáil's justice spokesperson, Niall Collins, urged the Irish minister for justice and the head of the police to set up a "mechanism" to address concerns that state agencies failed to act to protect Smyth's victims. Mr Collins said: "Along with the rest of the country, I have watched with growing dismay and disgust as further details of Brendan Smyth's abuse has been laid bare in the hearings in Banbridge. "The absolute priority of the Irish state needs to be his victims and ensuring they get the support that they are entitled to." The Fianna Fáil member added "I have today written to the Garda [police] commissioner and minister for justice and called on them to come forward with a proposed mechanism, at the earliest possible opportunity, to address the concerns of the victims following the revelations that the state appears to have been made aware of the child abuse allegations against Brendan Smyth in 1973 but failed to take action against him until 1994." Sinn Fein's justice spokesman, Pádraigh Mac Lochlainn, said "This is particularly disturbing because it's those that we trust to protect our society and to look after out laws. "So, it's particularly serious when it's the Garda Siochána and that's why it needs a serious response from government." Referring to the HIA inquiry, Mr Mc Lochlainn added: "It is essential that the Irish government assist and complement, in their response, what is taking place in the North." In a statement on Friday evening, a spokesman for the Department of Justice in Dublin said "The process which is under way in Northern Ireland in relation to historical abuse is ongoing and any conclusions or findings of relevance to this jurisdiction will be studied as and when they are made, taking into account in particular the historical inquiries which have already been carried out in this jurisdiction." Meanwhile, a man who was sexually abused as a teenager by Fr Brendan Smyth has said Irish police must be held responsible for the abuse he suffered in the 1970s. Brendan Boland said: "[Gardaí] are equally as responsible as the Catholic Church because they chose not to prosecute him." Belfast-born Smyth was eventually convicted of more than 100 indecent assaults against children, in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Summary: The Irish government is facing calls to respond to revelations that police failed to prosecute the paedophile priest, Brendan Smyth, in the 1970s.


In a strong field, Muir clocked 4:11.48 to finish behind world record holder Genzebe Dibaba, Commonwealth champion Faith Kipyegon, European champion Sifan Hassan and Ethiopia's Dawit Seyaum. "I'm really pleased. That was such a tough field," said the Scot, 22. "I think any other year I probably would have medalled." Muir added: "I expected it to be hard - it's a championship final. "There are so many girls in there, you don't know who is going to do what but I was prepared for a fast race or a slow race and I just worked on staying out of trouble. "This is the first time I've done three rounds, so to have got three and done them well, my preparation for [the Rio Olympics] next year is good." Muir - who was three seconds behind Ethiopian winner Dibaba - said she was pleased to have posted a good time in Beijing after missing out on the 800m final at last year's World Indoor Championships and not picking up a medal at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. "I left last year so frustrated as I knew I could run so much better but it's great to have come here and have done well in the final," she added.

Summary: Britain's Laura Muir said she was delighted with her fifth place in the 1500m final at the World Athletics Championships in Beijing.


Revenue for the three months to the end of September was 22.2bn yuan ($3.5bn; Â£2.3bn), up 32% from a year earlier. Revenue from mobile devices grew particularly strongly. The value of transactions conducted through the website totalled 713bn yuan, with the number of active buyers growing to 386 million. "This was a great quarter for Alibaba Group, with strong growth across the board and particular outperformance in mobile," said chief executive Daniel Zhang. "We are winning in mobile and remain focused on our top strategic priorities, including internationalisation, expanding our ecosystem from cities to villages and building a world-class cloud computing business." Alibaba said it had increased the number of villages in China it offers sales and delivery services to by more than 4,000 during the quarter. Growth outside of China has been more muted. "The performance of Alibaba's international division is reasonable but far from spectacular," said Neil Suanders at retail analyst Conlumino. "At retail level, sales were up by a fairly modest 14.8%. In our view, this underlines the fact that, despite its scale and its technical expertise, Alibaba continues to struggle in carving out a niche in crowded and competitive Western markets."

Summary: Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has reported a sharp rise in sales as more customers spent money through the online retailer.


Media playback is not supported on this device Rodney Brown nodded in from a Brad Lyons cross to put the Bannsiders ahead but the Blues hit back with Aaron Burns heading home the equaliser. Matthew Clarke's side-foot finish moved Linfield in front before Coleraine defender David Ogilby was sent-off for two yellows on 67 minutes. Jamie Mulgrew poked in Linfield's third as they maintained their 100% record. Coleraine made the early running and were rewarded on 23 minutes when Brown scored against his former club with a downward header into the bottom corner. Blues forward Guy Bates had almost sent a clearance into his own net and headed wide of the Coleraine goal before he set up Linfield's two first-half goals. His dinked cross picked out the unmarked Burns as the midfielder netted his fifth goal of the campaign while Clarke rifled home from a tight angle at the back post. Lyons saw his goalbound shot deflected over by Sean Ward before Clarke's goal while Brown went close twice before the break. A dull second half came to life when Ogilby was controversially dismissed after the defender appeared to make minimal contact with Andrew Waterworth. Linfield capitalised with the extra man two minutes later - substitute Mulgrew jinked into the box before prodding the ball beyond keeper Michael Doherty. "We knew it was going to difficult and this was about the result, not the performance," said Linfield boss Warren Feeney. "We started slowly but showed tremendous character to come from behind to win."

Summary: Linfield remain top of the Irish Premiership after overcoming 10-man Coleraine at the Showgrounds.


He wants to transfer the remaining 91 detainees to their home countries or to US military or civilian prisons. But Congress is deeply opposed to terror suspects being held on US soil and is expected to block the move. The prison costs $445m (£316m) to run annually and closing it was a 2009 promise from President Barack Obama. Human rights campaigners have repeatedly complained about the prison in Cuba, which has held 780 detainees since it opened in 2002. The president told reporters on Tuesday it undermined national security. "This is about closing a chapter in our history," said Mr Obama. "It reflects the lessons we've learned since 9/11 - lessons that must guide our nation going forward." But Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio was scathing in his criticism, saying Guantanamo prisoners do not belong on US soil. "These are literally enemy combatants," he said, adding he would ship terrorists straight to Guantanamo "to find out what they know". Life after Guantanamo prison Will Guantanamo prison finally close? There are four main components in the White House plan: It estimates the move would save up to $180m (£128m) a year in cost savings. The president, who will complete his second and final term in January, said it was important not to pass the problem on to his successor. "Keeping this facility open is contrary to our values. It undermines our standing in the world. It is viewed as a stain on our broader record of upholding the highest standards of rule of law.'' President Obama has tried for years to close Guantanamo. He and his deputies say that it hurts the reputation of the US and that militants use "the infamous orange jumpsuit", as one senior administration official described it, as a recruiting tool. But members of Congress have baulked at Mr Obama's plan to close the prison, saying they believe it should remain open - and they don't want any detainees to be transferred to the US. Representative Mike Pompeo of Kansas, for example, said the prisoners should "stay right where they are". Lately, though, White House officials said that lawmakers, or at least some of them, seem more receptive to the idea. A senior administration official told reporters that there's "room for conversation". That's important since Mr Obama has less than a year to close the prison - and for him time is of the essence. Guantanamo Bay is located on an American naval base in south eastern Cuba. Former US President George W Bush opened it to accommodate foreign terror suspects after the 9/11 attacks on the US. One of the key complaints from human rights groups is that many detainees have been held there without charge or trial. White House officials said they could not give any names of people being held, but the New York Times has its own list. The Obama plan does not specify where in the US detainees would go. But the Pentagon has considered 13 different locations in the US, including seven prisons in Colorado, South Carolina and Kansas, and six other places

Summary: The White House has presented to Congress a plan to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, one of the president's long-standing goals.


A Lewisham Council cabinet meeting, which was set to confirm a compulsory purchase order (CPO) for the land, has been postponed until February. The Lions have played in Lewisham since 1910 and at The Den since 1993. "I can't rule out relocation in the event the CPO went through," Kavanagh told BBC Radio 5 live. Lewisham Council aims to regenerate the land around Millwall's ground in conjunction with property developer Renewal as part of the 'New Bermondsey' scheme, which proposes to create 2,400 homes, community facilities and a new overground station near the stadium. Kavanagh says Millwall "actively" support regeneration of the area, but the League One club want to be involved in any scheme as the current CPO would affect the future of their academy and the Millwall Community Trust (MCT). "We are calling for regeneration and development but we don't want to feel we are not important in this," Kavanagh added. "If we are treated in such a manner that this CPO goes through and we are not at the heart of the proposed redevelopment, then we have to consider what we do. "I have to look at every single angle to make sure the commercial viability and the long-term future of the club, and its community trust, is well served where we live." Lions supporters have been vocal in their opposition to the CPO, with an online petition against the proposals gathering more than 27,000 signatures. Tim Farron MP has been among the politicians to speak out about the plans, with the leader of the Liberal Democrats saying it would be "heartbreaking" for Millwall fans and the local community if the club were forced to move. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan also "wholeheartedly supports" Millwall remaining in Lewisham. On Monday, Kavanagh wrote to the council seeking talks about the "critical issues" surrounding the CPO, which the council said were a factor in the postponement of Wednesday's meeting. "There has been an ongoing exchange of correspondence between the council and Millwall FC over the last few weeks," a statement from Lewisham Council said. "A little more time is needed to complete this, and so the mayor and cabinet is not in a position to reconsider the decision. "We are asking Millwall to provide outstanding information by 23 January as we intend to reconsider and make the decision in February." The council has previously stated it is "very supportive" of Millwall and that its ability to operate at The Den "must and will be protected".

Summary: Millwall would have to consider a move away from London if land around The Den is sold to developers, according to chief executive Steve Kavanagh.


The review, led by new chairman Nick Basing, was set up after Goals reported its first annual loss in 12 years. The company said it expected to complete the review within the week. The news came as Paisley-based rival Powerleague announced it had opened the first of its "next generation" centres in London under a £40m expansion plan. East Kilbride-based Goals currently operates 46 centres in the UK and one in California. In a statement at the company's annual general meeting on Thursday, Mr Basing said: "The review of the company has included a wide-ranging view of the market, the performance of the company in recent years and an assessment of all assets that the company operates, along with consumer insights. "We are drawing it to completion by next week and we will announce the results of this review together with the strategic plan shortly afterwards." The review is one of six "short-term priorities" identified by Mr Basing when he took over the role of chairman in March. Goals appears close to completing another of those priorities - finding a new chief executive. Mr Basing said: "We have concluded the search for a high-quality CEO. Our expectation is that we will be able to announce details imminently." Mr Basing also reported that a near-term operational improvement plan was being implemented, adding that the company had been "encouraged by the early signs". However, he added: "On current trading, I can report that like-for-like sales are marginally negative for the first 18 weeks of the year. "However, the significant decline in last year's second half has been eroded. "This first quarter of trading in 2016 compares against positive sales growth in the same period last year." In a separate development, Powerleague announced it had officially opened the first of its "next generation" five-a-side centres in west London. The move marks the start of a £40m expansion plan by owners Patron Capital to open 13 new UK centres over the next three years. The new facility takes Powerleague's overall number of centres to 49 and strengthens the brand's presence in the south-east of England - a key growth area for the operator. The Next Generation programme marks a departure for Powerleague from its traditional focus on large three-acre sites. Under the new approach, the company is looking to build pitches on as little as 0.5 acres - including at the top of multi-storey car parks, in underground spaces and on the roofs of buildings.

Summary: Five-a-side football company Goals Soccer Centres is set to reveal a new strategic plan, after completing a full review of its operations.


Media playback is not supported on this device The British tennis player had just reached his first ATP final and moved to number 51 in the world rankings. But that was not enough to get a photograph with former England cricket captain Kevin Pietersen, who turned down Evans' request when they met outside a restaurant in Melbourne this week. However, the 26-year-old might soon be the one getting asked for selfies after his stunning start to the Australian Open. Evans caused a shock when he reached the last 16 of a Grand Slam for the first time with a 6-3 7-6 (7-2) 7-6 (7-3) win over Australian 27th seed Bernard Tomic on Friday. The Birmingham-born player will pocket at least $130,000 (£79,000) for reaching the fourth round, regardless of whether he beats France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. But the British number three was a little rankled by the snub from the batsman, 35, who is in Australia to play for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League. "There was some serious rage for about 20 minutes after that happened," said Evans. "He didn't want me to have my picture with him. Quite funny, isn't it, how things work out? He was my favourite cricketer until that point. "I think he was worse for wear, That was his excuse when he replied [on Twitter]. It was so embarrassing, as well. He didn't even just say, 'No'. He handed me off, as well." However, it appears the two made up after the win over Tomic, with Evans tweeting a picture of himself at a Melbourne Stars game in the BBL on Saturday. BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller asked if he had got the tickets from Pietersen and Evans replied with the message of "sure did". Immediately after winning the final point of the match against Tomic, Evans was overcome with emotion and was seen pointing up to the sky. He later revealed it was a tribute to his former coach Julien Hoferlin, who died of cancer last year. In 2014 Hoferlin criticised Evans, saying tennis was just a "brief interlude in his life". Speaking after his victory on Friday, Evans told the BBC: "When he [Horferlin] coached me I didn't give 100% at the time and there was off-court stuff he wasn't happy with. "I wish he could have seen what happened tonight, he would have been proud of my efforts. He always said I could do it and that I should be playing top-40 tennis. Tonight was for him." Evans managed to overcome being distracted by an unruly spectator at the Hisense Arena. "This guy was coughing as I was throwing the ball up, as well as screaming at me when I was losing points," he said. Evans was also asked about comments from Tomic's father and coach, John, who once told him he was not good enough to train with his son. The British number three said Tomic Sr congratulated him in the changing room after the match. "It was nice of him," added Evans. "I didn't have a problem with him at all,

Summary: Four days ago, Dan Evans was not exactly a household name.


Muhammadu Buhari's second coming as Nigeria's president one-and-a-half years ago was greeted with a lot of hope and excitement. There was a collective sigh of relief when he took over from the lacklustre Goodluck Jonathan, who symbolised everything that was wrong with the then ruling party. Eighteen months down the line, many Nigerians are openly asking whether the 73-year-old president has what it takes to lead Africa's most populous state, given the enormous challenges that the country faces. While the president has gained some kudos for his efforts to tackle corruption and for the fact that the military now has the upper hand in the fight against militant Islamist group Boko Haram, which at one point held large swathes of territory in the north-east, little success has been recorded in other areas. As President Buhari has said, he had the misfortune of coming to power at a time when very low oil prices meant the import-dependent and oil revenue-reliant country was paying a high price for its expensive habits. "Nearly halfway into his four-year term, Mr Buhari is yet to make some key appointments to drive his vision" Nigerian leaders, and especially Mr Jonathan's government, never planned for the vagaries of oil prices, which have plummeted from more than $100 (£79) a barrel in 2014 to just above $30. Mindless corruption ensured that the extra income was carelessly spent and even money allocated for purchasing arms to counter Boko Haram's insurgency was allegedly pocketed by individuals or diverted to political campaigns. Mr Buhari admitted he felt like absconding from the job when he found how bad the situation was when he took office in May 2015. Having won the election on his fourth attempt, Nigerians expected the former military ruler to have an idea or two about how to fix the country's main challenges: Poor infrastructure, lack of electricity and high unemployment. Now some of his supporters are beginning to lose patience. Even his wife took the unprecedented step of criticising him publicly in a BBC interview where she said she might not support him again if he ran for another term in 2019. Nearly halfway into his four-year term, Mr Buhari is yet to make some key appointments to drive his vision. It took him six months to assemble a cabinet and, eight months after the death of one government minister, that post remains vacant. With many key officials yet to be replaced, there is an air of tentativeness in the operations of many government departments. It is in the area of the economy that there is even more dissatisfaction given the recession that the country is experiencing. The unofficial devaluation of the local currency, the naira, higher food prices and job losses have all made life more difficult for families. Many people just manage to have a meal a day. The following phrase trended among Nigerians on social media recently: "We are no longer asking President Buhari to develop Nigeria. At this point we are only asking him to return Nigeria to the state it was before he became president."

Summary: In our series of letters from African journalists, Mannir Dan Ali, editor-in-chief of Nigeria's Daily Trust paper, looks at why the Nigerian president is finding it hard to please anyone.


Mr Cushnahan was one of the key figures in the controversy over the sale of National Assets Management Agency's Northern Ireland property portfolio. The former banker tried to stop the BBC from reporting on his involvement in the sale. He has now withdrawn his claims against the BBC. The claims related to two major Spotlight investigations into NAMA, which were broadcast in February and September 2016. NAMA took effective control of a property loan portfolio in Northern Ireland worth more than Â£1bn after the financial crisis. It set up a committee to advise it on Northern Ireland issues and Mr Cushnahan was recommended for appointment by the Democratic Unionist Party. He served on the committee from 2010 to 2013. Both Spotlight programmes investigated the circumstances surrounding the sale of NAMA's remaining Northern Ireland loan portfolio, known as Project Eagle. They also examined the role which, amongst others, Mr Cushnahan played in advising NAMA, commercial bidders for Project Eagle and Northern Ireland-based debtors, whose assets were controlled by NAMA. Mr Cushnahan's claim for an injunction was rejected in its entirety by the senior judge of the Queen's Bench Division, Mr Justice Stephens, in a judgment dated 10 March 2017. In his judgment, the judge recognised that "there could be no sensible contention" that the broadcast of the programmes was not in the public interest and that there was a "clear public interest in publication." Several parts of the claim were also struck out by the judge as an abuse of process, including an attempt to bring action against the Editor of BBC Spotlight for contempt of court. Following nine months of legal action, Mr Cushnahan dropped his appeal against Mr Justice Stephens' decision on 21 June. Reporting restrictions put in place at the outset of this case in September 2016 have now been lifted by the court, allowing the BBC and other media organisations to report the matter for the first time. The BBC has not apologised, paid damages, or any of Mr Cushnahan's legal fees. In a statement, Mr Cushnahan acknowledged that his court action against the BBC had not been successful, but said he had co-operated at all times with the investigation into Nama. He also said he now intends to bring a case against the UK government to the European Court of Human Rights because he believes that UK law does not provide adequate safeguards to allow him to protect his reputation.

Summary: All legal claims brought against the BBC and BBC Spotlight's Editor, Jeremy Adams, by Frank Cushnahan have been dropped.


Media playback is not supported on this device The fourth-round replay was seconds away from a penalty shootout when Angelo Ogbonna's header made it 2-1. "It will go into the history of West Ham's greatest games," said Bilic. "Against Liverpool, the last season at Upton Park, night kick-off, a goal in the last minute. "They left their heart on the pitch." Media playback is not supported on this device The Hammers had never beaten the Reds in the FA Cup and have not won the trophy for 36 years. They will face Championship side Blackburn in the fifth round on Sunday, 21 February. Bilic, 47, said earlier this year he would rather win the cup than finish in the top four of the Premier League and qualify for the Champions League, saying "the proof is silverware". After Italy defender Ogbonna's added-time winner, the Croatian boss said: "I'm a down-to-earth guy, but tonight was a big, big match and I was a bit emotional at the end of the game, I'll admit it. "The players made the fans proud of them and we want to progress even further. If we produce a performance like this then we are capable of beating any team in England." Bilic also said midfielder Dimitri Payet is committed to the club after reports linked the France international with a big-money move to China. Payet, 28, is in talks over a new contract and Bilic said: "We are a club moving forward and the most important moves are on the pitch. "We must do everything we can to keep our best players - and he is our best player. He's happy here and very soon we will sort out his situation." Media playback is not supported on this device Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp felt his much-changed side should have won the game after Philippe Coutinho's low free-kick had cancelled out Michail Antonio's opener. The Reds' £32.5m striker Christian Benteke again missed several good chances as the visitors had 20 attempts on goal - one more than West Ham. "It's hard. We were the better team, created chances and played good football, but we didn't use them," said Klopp. "There were lots of decisions that on a better day I'd say were funny decisions. "It's not easy because we were only here to win. You don't have to show your best, you just have to go to the next round. "The door was wide open for us because we did well, but it was not enough. We have to carry on and fight to the next game."

Summary: West Ham's extra-time victory over Liverpool was "a classic FA Cup tie" and one of the club's best, according to manager Slaven Bilic.


The operation happened in north-west Mexico in recent days but few details have been released. Guzman, head of the Sinaloa cartel, escaped from a high-security prison in July through a specially dug tunnel. His escape was an embarrassment for Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto. The government said in a statement that efforts to recapture Guzman had been focused in the north-west of the country, not far from Guzman's native Sinaloa state. "As a result of these actions, and to avoid his capture, in recent days, the fugitive engaged in a hasty retreat, which, according to the information received, caused him injuries to one leg and the face," the statement said. "It's important to clarify that these injuries were not a product of a direct clash," it added, without giving further details. The statement added: "The security cabinet continues to conduct all actions that will allow the recapture of this criminal." Mexico has arrested several prison officials since Guzman's escape. Investigators said he had inside help to flee through a tunnel that ran 1.5km from under a shower in his cell to outside the prison. After his escape, Guzman took to Twitter to taunt the police and insult President Pena Nieto. Guzman was first arrested in Guatemala in 1993 and spent nearly a decade in another maximum-security Mexican jail before escaping, reportedly in a laundry basket. He was on the run for 13 years before being held again in 2014 after a series of high-profile arrests of associates and covert surveillance by the US authorities.

Summary: Fugitive Mexican drugs lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman suffered face and leg injuries as he narrowly evaded a police operation to recapture him, officials have confirmed.


BBC Sport pundits and former champions Stephen Hendry and Peter Ebdon reflect on the action so far and assess the business end of the event. Pre-tournament favourite Judd Trump was beaten in the first round by 1000-1 title shot Rory McLeod in one of the biggest shocks in World Championship history. In his second-round match against Stephen Maguire, McLeod is 6-2 down after the first session. Ebdon: "McLeod's victory was not so much of a shock or a surprise to me. I knew he would make it difficult for Trump and let us not underestimate what an incredible achievement it was for him, one that was fully deserved. "There is only one player in that game that works harder than McLeod and that is Mark Selby, who is world number one. Rory has been my friend for over 30 years so I was absolutely delighted for him." Hendry: "It has been an interesting tournament. All the main contenders except for Trump came through the first round so it is building up nicely. "Everyone who should make the quarter-finals will be there so I am looking forward to the second week." Five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has produced some of his best snooker to beat Gary Wilson and then Shaun Murphy. He faces China's number one player Ding Junhui in the next round. Hendry: "Ronnie has looked great on the table. I questioned in my interviews before the tournament whether he could win it or not and the way he was playing then, I did not think he could. "He has not played well since the Masters but since he has been here he has looked really focussed, his game is very strong and he will be hard to stop. Ronnie is definitely one to beat. "There is a difference between winning a match and winning the whole tournament. Ding edged through by beating Liang Wenbo but now has a huge match against O'Sullivan. You have to question whether he has it inside him to go all the way. That is debatable but his game is good enough. He has every aspect to do it." Ebdon: "One of the things often overlooked is the pressure O'Sullivan is under, with the levels of expectation - the crowd, the commentators, millions of adoring fans watching at home. "To carry that much pressure on your shoulders must be incredibly difficult and I cannot think of many other players in the game that could carry the mantle and the responsibility to the extent he does. "He does a brilliant job, is a very gifted player and it was an excellent win against Shaun Murphy." Four-time champion John Higgins came through a tough match against Mark Allen, while 25-year-old Kyren Wilson beat 2015 winner Stuart Bingham. Ebdon: "Wilson did not hit top gear, he was feeling the pressure but that is what everyone goes through at the Crucible. Once he starts hitting the top gears, we will see something very special from him. "Whether he has the experience to win this year, I am not certain. But he is

Summary: The World Championship is already into its second week and there has been plenty of excitement so far at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary of hosting the event.


The 19-year-old centre-back has made one substitute appearance for the Saints in the Premier League and is captain of the club's under-21 side. He led Southampton to victory in last season's Premier League Under-21 Cup. "Our last two games haven't reached our high standards defensively and he's a new option who adds competition," said Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth. "Jason's a very highly-rated defender who's had good experience in the under-21s at Southampton and they feel he's ready to go out and get a taste of what senior football is like at League Two level," Ainsworth added to the club website.

Summary: Wycombe Wanderers have signed teenage Southampton defender Jason McCarthy on an initial one-month loan.


He told the BBC's Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg that it was the "very worst time" for Britain to take such an "enormous economic gamble". But ex-Conservative leader Michael Howard said the UK should have the "self-belief" to go its own way. He said the EU was "outdated, flawed and failing" and an Out vote would force its leaders to think again. The prime minister's official spokesman said Mr Cameron had "huge respect for Michael Howard but on this issue they disagree". The UK will hold a referendum on on 23 June on whether to retain its EU membership or to leave. Lord Howard, who led the Tories between 2003 and 2005, when he was a close political ally and mentor of Mr Osborne and Mr Cameron, said it was not the PM's fault he had not been able to secure "fundamental and far-reaching reform" of the EU. He blamed EU leaders for imposing a "rigid straitjacket of uniformity" across the continent. He told Radio 4's Today programme that, as the world's fifth largest economy, the UK would prosper outside the European Union, arguing that "the Germans would still want to carry on selling us their BMWs and the French would still want to carry on selling us their wine". "So it is in everyone's interest to want to have an agreement that allows each of us to have access to each other's markets." Michael Howard was never the most popular politician with the public, but many of his party's grassroots felt he shared their views when he was home secretary. His catchphrase was "prison works". And perhaps more importantly, they still feel a debt of gratitude for his willingness to take over his party's leadership just after the Conservatives had fallen to a new nadir in the polls under Iain Duncan Smith. So they will give him a hearing. If a local Conservative association member is wavering over whether to vote to leave the EU, it will undoubtedly be reassuring to them that they don't have to - in David Cameron's words - "link arms with Nigel Farage". Instead, they can now grasp the extended hand of friendship from their former leader. Read more from Iain Lord Howard rejected suggestions that negotiating a trade-based relationship with the EU, similar to that which Norway and Switzerland have, would leave the UK with the "worst of all worlds" - with reduced access to the single market but still bound by a lot of EU rules and regulations. "Norway is a country of five million people. We are a country of 65 million people. We won't have Norwegian-style agreement with the EU, we will have a British style agreement. "We need a bit of self-belief and national self confidence. We are a great country - everyone wants access to our market. We won't be supplicants." If the UK voted to leave, he suggested it could force EU leaders into negotiating a "different" kind of agreement with the UK, which could then be put to voters in a second referendum - a sequence of events that

Summary: Chancellor George Osborne has said if Britain voted to leave the EU it would cause a profound economic shock.


Samoa were beaten 78-0 by New Zealand at Eden Park following Wales' 24-6 over Tonga there last Friday. "They're a wounded animal really after their scoreline against the All Blacks," McBryde told BBC Wales Sport. "They were very competitive for the first 20 to 30 minutes of that match before falling away. I'm sure they'll want to set the record straight." "We know they'll be a different opposition on Friday night buoyed on by a home crowd." Wales arrived in Apia with just 27 players after Alex Cuthbert withdrew injured, while Kristian Dacey, Tomas Francis, Cory Hill and Gareth Davies joined up with the British and Irish Lions. Despite seeing his squad depleted McBryde is confident his young Welsh side will cope. "Yes we've lost four to the Lions and unfortunately Alex Cuthbert to injury, but what that does is make everybody realise there's an opportunity to get into that starting team," he said. Media playback is not supported on this device "It's brought us a bit tighter together and everybody realises there's more of an opportunity for them maybe. "There was a bit of edge in training and boys don't want to miss out on an opportunity and that makes for a very competitive environment and as a result the training was excellent." Samoa have a history of inflicting defeat on Wales having won their four of the nine matches between the countries. Wales are visiting for the first time since 1994, when they lost 34-9, and McBryde has warned his young Welsh side to expect a hostile reception. "They're very welcoming off the pitch but as previous experience has shown once they cross that white line they're a different animal so it's going to be a big challenge for us," he said. "We have to make sure too that we know we're here to play rugby on Friday and get the win. That's the aim, not just enjoy the sun. "They are difficult conditions in a hostile environment and not many people are giving us a chance so what better way to come out and show what you can do and make the most of the opportunity."

Summary: Coach Robin McBryde expects his Wales side to come up against a wounded Samoa side in Apia on Friday, June 23.


The two girls were "touched inappropriately" during a visit to the attraction, in Windsor, Berkshire, last Thursday, police said. A 22-year-man, from Bracknell, has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and is currently in custody. Thames Valley Police previously described the offences as "extremely rare". Detectives have appealed for any witnesses to come forward. The assaults happened between 12:15 BST and 12:30 at Castaway Camp in the Pirate Shores area of the attraction, the force said. A Legoland spokesperson said the parks' management were "deeply shocked" by the incident.

Summary: A man has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting two six-year-olds at the Legoland theme park.


The sacking of Francesco Guidolin on his 61st birthday and the appointment of Bob Bradley show that may not totally be the case. Bradley's long and mostly successful career in management has mirrored the game's development in the United States, over nigh on four decades. Indeed the 58-year-old's only forays outside the States have been his most recent and have proved mainly successful. His two years in charge of the Egypt national side were played out against a background of violent civil unrest in the North African country. Bradley's arrival to live in Cairo in October 2011, with his wife Lindsay, coincided with the Egyptian Revolution and the American was praised for choosing to remain in the country when a match erupted into violence leading to the Port Said Stadium riot which killed 70 people in February 2012. Despite the Egyptian Premier League being suspended as a result, Bradley took the national side to within one match of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup. The Pharaohs eventually lost to Ghana in a play-off. After departing Egypt, Bradley headed north. In January 2014 he took over at Norwegian outfit Stabaek, becoming the first American to manage a club in a European top division and then was the first to guide a club to the Europa League. Then it was to the club from whom he joins Swansea, France's oldest, Le Havre, where it seemed, again, history beckoned. Last season, under Bradley, they went as close to promotion to Ligue 1 as is possible. They missed out by just one goal scored despite beating Bourg-en-Bresse 5-0 in their final game of the campaign and hitting the woodwork four times. As he arrives in Swansea, supporters will be hoping their new manager's luck has at least improved since then. But despite his recent foreign excursions, Bradley's career has mainly been stepped in Americana. He attended Princeton University and was top scorer for the Princeton Tigers whilst completing his degree in history. But despite his exploits on the pitch it was in coaching and management young Bradley's future lay. He took his first head coaching job aged just 22, at Ohio University whilst studying for an MA in Sports Administration at the same time. Bradley then rose through the US college system, eventually taking the head coach job at his alma mater, Princeton, leading the Tigers to two Ivy League titles. As the MLS expanded, so Bradley's coaching career took off. Starting as assistant at DC United, he eventually became manager at Chicago Fire, the MetroStars, who have since transformed into the New York Red Bulls, and Chivas USA, who are now defunct. There were plenty of accolades for Bradley along the way, including twice being named MLS Coach of the Year. But it is an incident during his time in charge of the MetroStars that illustrates Bradley's quick-thinking. In a game against DC United, Bradley exploited a rule that allowed for a fourth substitution in a match as long as it was a goalkeeper. He switched shot-stopper Tim Howard to an outfield position, brought on

Summary: When Americans Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan became majority shareholders at Swansea City they vowed to do things the "Swansea way".


UK owners can get affected diesel vehicles repaired, but in the US they can also claim up to $10,000 (£7,400). The Transport Select Committee also said the government had been too slow to investigate whether VW should be prosecuted in the UK for the scandal. The government insisted it was pushing the firm "to ensure they take action". Louise Ellman, the Labour MP who chairs the committee, said VW had "acted cynically" to cheat emissions tests. "Volkswagen's evidence to us was just not credible but the government has lacked the will to hold VW accountable for its actions," she said. Analysis: Richard Westcott, BBC transport correspondent Along with all the detail about VW, this report also highlights an issue raised recently by the BBC. It talks about the "recent revelations" that carmakers misled regulators or exploited loopholes in the regulations on a "substantial scale". Basically, the rules allow manufacturers to downgrade or switch off emissions cleaning systems at certain times to protect the engine. Testing figures suggest some are doing it when the outside temperature falls below about 17C, which is most of the year in Britain. They justify it by saying cold weather can damage components, but the suspicion is it gives them more miles to the gallon. It means the car is potentially more polluting than it needs to be, and we're talking millions of vehicles here. "There is a real danger that VW will be able to get away with cheating emissions tests in Europe if regulators do not act." The German giant will offer to repair or buy back the affected diesel vehicles in the US and pay owners between $5,000 and $10,000 in compensation. But in the UK, owners affected have only been offered the option of a repair. The select committee called on regulators to ensure owners were not left out of pocket by VW's technical solution, which it said was developed as cheaply as possible. Ms Ellman said: "Vehicle owners have been refused goodwill payments. That is despite VW inflicting a great deal of uncertainty on its own customers, along with the prospect of declining residual values and the inconvenience of having to undergo repairs." A Department for Transport (DfT) spokesman said it had taken VW's "unacceptable actions extremely seriously", adding: "We continue to push VW to ensure they take action." Volkswagen said it had contacted all 200,000 UK owners affected by the issue and advised them to take their cars to their closest dealer. "Close to 50,000 vehicles in the UK have now received the technical measure, a number which will continue to increase as further vehicles' technical measures are developed, rigorously tested and then approved by the relevant transport authorities," a VW spokesman said. The MPs also said that the DfT failed to seek stricter emissions limits in new tests that will include real-world driving. "We are concerned that manufacturers have far too great a say over how type approval reforms are implemented," Ms Ellman added. The DfT spokesman said the Real Driving Emissions test being introduced next year was "robust and will

Summary: Volkswagen's failure to compensate UK owners of cars affected by the emissions scandal is "deeply unfair", MPs have said.


Falkirk's 2-2 home draw with Queen of the South gave the Tangerines the chance to move above them, and Tony Andreu's header put the hosts ahead. But Robbie Thomson nodded The Sons level before half-time and Lewis Vaughan's neat finish made it 2-1. Thomas Mikkelsen tapped home to level but United couldn't find a winner. They remain in third place, a point behind Falkirk, who travel to face Dumbarton next Saturday, while United complete their regular-season fixtures away to fourth-placed Greenock Morton. Ray McKinnon's side must win at Morton and hope Falkirk drop points, or United will be consigned to an extra two-legged tie - against Morton - in the play-offs. The Sons, meanwhile, have all but sealed their place in the Championship for another year after moving three points clear of Raith Rovers in the relegation play-off spot, but with a superior goal difference of nine. Vaughan, who scored his fourth goal since joining Dumbarton on loan from Raith in January, finds himself in the tricky position of possibly sending his parent club into the relegation play-off. "Obviously I am contracted to Raith next season and it's a bit of a strange one, as I think Rovers are far too big a club to go down," he told BBC Alba. "But I am a professional footballer at the end of the day and I am just doing my job. I don't know if I could play for Raith if they end up in the play-off, but I would love to go back there and keep them in the Championship." Rovers could still avoid the play-off if they beat bottom side Ayr United in Kirkcaldy, and St Mirren lose at champions Hibernian in their final game. Match ends, Dundee United 2, Dumbarton 2. Second Half ends, Dundee United 2, Dumbarton 2. Corner, Dundee United. Conceded by Daniel Harvie. Substitution, Dumbarton. David Smith replaces Samuel Stanton. Attempt missed. Thomas Mikkelsen (Dundee United) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Corner, Dundee United. Conceded by Andy Stirling. Attempt blocked. Tony Andreu (Dundee United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Blair Spittal (Dundee United) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Ross McCrorie (Dumbarton). Attempt blocked. Samuel Stanton (Dumbarton) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Substitution, Dumbarton. Garry Fleming replaces Christian Nade. Foul by Willo Flood (Dundee United). Mark Docherty (Dumbarton) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Attempt missed. Simon Murray (Dundee United) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Goal! Dundee United 2, Dumbarton 2. Thomas Mikkelsen (Dundee United) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Attempt saved. Alistair Coote (Dundee United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Attempt saved. Andy Stirling (Dumbarton) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Substitution, Dumbarton. Mark Docherty replaces Lewis Vaughan. Thomas Mikkelsen (Dundee United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul

Summary: Dundee United's hopes of finishing second in the Championship suffered a blow as they could only draw with lowly Dumbarton at Tannadice.


The 32-year-old capped for both France and Martinique is a free agent after leaving Bordeaux last summer. Saints boss Tommy Wright has also taken defenders Daniel Adejo and Plamen Krachunov on trial. Wright said: "All three come with very good pedigrees and quality, but what we'll have to look at is fitness as well as ability." Adejo joined Kalloni in 2014 from Reggina but left in January, the 26-year-old Nigerian having made 11 appearances for the Greek Superleague club this season. Krachunov played eight times for Slavia Sofia this season in his homeland's top flight, the 27-year-old having joined from city rivals CSKA in the summer. The central defender has played all his football in Bulgaria, his previous spells being with Maritsa Plovdiv and Lokomotiv Plovdiv. Faubert, who began his career with Cannes, had spent three years back with Bordeaux in the French Ligue 1 before his release. It was his second spell with Les Girondins, who he left to join West Ham in 2007. During his five years with the English club, he had a short loan spell with Real Madrid before leaving to join Turkish outfit Elazigspor. Faubert, born in Le Havre but of Martinican descent, made only one appearance for France, scoring on his debut in August 2006 against Bosnia and Herzegovina. He used a legal loophole - the Martinican Football Association is not a member of world governing body Fifa - to make a second international debut. Fuabert scored against Curacao and went on to score twice in his next two international games.

Summary: St Johnstone have handed a trial to former Real Madrid and West Ham United right-back Julien Faubert.


In a campaign tagged "We deserve better", about 1,000 people came out in the western city to chant "neither Le Pen nor Macron". Riot police used tear gas to stop them reaching the historic city centre. The far right's Marine Le Pen has spoken in Nice and centrist Emmanuel Macron visited a troubled Paris suburb. Opinion polls taken since the first round on Sunday suggest Mr Macron, candidate of the En Marche (On The Move) movement, will easily beat Ms Le Pen, who has temporarily stood down as leader of the National Front (FN), in the second round on 7 May. However, Ms Le Pen upstaged her rival on Tuesday when she turned up in his northern home town of Amiens just as he was visiting himself. Ms Le Pen found herself under fire again on Thursday as EU sources accused her of defrauding the European Parliament of about €5m (£4m; $5.4m), allegedly paying FN assistants who were not really working for MEPs but were engaged in party work in France. % Emmanuel Macron % Marine Le Pen Please enable Javascript to view our poll of polls chart. Last updated April 25, 2017 The polling average line looks at the five most recent national polls and takes the median value, ie, the value between the two figures that are higher and two figures that are lower. In Rennes, between 950 and 1,500 demonstrators marched in the city centre, French media report, after a peaceful rally. When a group of about 50 tried to occupy the railway station, police used tear gas and one officer cut off from the rest briefly drew his pistol to protect himself, Le Parisien daily reports (in French). Unrest continued in the city centre, with police bringing in a helicopter to survey the crowd, AFP news agency says. Placards read "Expel Marine Le Pen, not immigrants" and "We don't want Macron or Le Pen". Other unrest was reported in the western city of Nantes and parts of the capital Paris. Since Mr Macron and Ms le Pen narrowly won the first round on Sunday, some supporters of the losing candidates have advocated a protest vote against both on 7 May. Mr Macron visited the deprived Paris suburb of Sarcelles on Thursday to meet local people in a stadium where he played football briefly with delighted children. Sarcelles, home to large Muslim and Jewish communities, saw riots in the summer of 2014 in which Jewish-owned businesses and a synagogue were targeted. Mr Macron accused Ms Le Pen of not being willing to visit "a district like this". "France is not hatred and rejection of others," he said. Speaking later in an interview for the TF1 channel, he said France's biggest challenge was mass employment and it needed a policy "which allows companies to hire and invest". He promised, if elected, fundamental reform of labour laws this summer. Elsewhere in the interview, Mr Macron vowed to: Ms Le Pen gave her first big rally of the second round in the southern city of Nice, which was traumatised by the Bastille

Summary: Teenagers in Rennes and other French cities have held rallies or blocked schools in a protest against both presidential candidates.


Twenty tonnes of pasta covered the A5 near Shotatton, forcing police to close the road between the A483 at Oswestry and the A458 at Shrewsbury. A spokeswoman for West Mercia Police, which attended just after 11:30 BST, said it was not clear how the pasta had ended up on the road. No-one was arrested and no-one was injured. A Highways England spokesman said: "We sent people there with high pressure hoses to clean it up but it does seem that it got everywhere. "All of it has needed sucking up and taking away. "It's been quite a clean-up job."

Summary: A major road in Shropshire was closed after a lorry shed its load of pre-made spaghetti bolognese.


The human body is teeming with thousands of species of microbes that affect health. A study showed that transplanting gut bacteria from obese people into mice led to the animals gaining weight, while bacteria from lean people kept them slim. The findings were published in Science. Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine, Missouri, took gut bacteria from pairs of twins - one obese, one thin. The bacteria were then put into mice which had grown up in completely sterile environments and had no gut bacteria of their own. Mice with the obese twin's bacteria became heavier and put on more fat than mice given bacteria from a lean twin - and it was not down to the amount of food being eaten. There were differences in the number and types of bacteria species from the lean and obese twin. Overall it seemed those from a lean twin were better at breaking down fibre into short-chain fatty acids. It meant the body was taking up more energy from the gut, but the chemicals were preventing fatty tissue from building up and increased the amount of energy being burned. One of the researchers, Prof Jeffrey Gordon, told the BBC's Science in Action programme: "We don't dine alone, we dine with trillions of friends - we have to consider the microbes which live in our gut." However, the diet was also important for creating the right conditions for the lean twin's bacteria to flourish. A bacterial obesity therapy seems unlikely to work alongside a a diet of greasy burgers. Think you're all human? You may need to think again. For every cell that makes up the human body there are 10 bacteria living on and in it. This diversity of life is called the microbiome and it is no surprise that it affects our health. There have even been some patients who have had faecal transplants in an attempt to change the nature of their gut bacteria. Patients with C. difficile infections have an imbalance of bacteria which antibiotics sometimes fail to treat. Some medical reports suggest that samples taken from a healthy gut and piped into the patient can cure the infection. How big an impact adjusting the microbiome could have on our lives is still debated, but it is an exciting field of research. Do faecal transplants have a medical role? First census of bugs living on us Keeping both sets of mice in the same cage kept them both lean if they were fed a low-fat, high-fibre diet. Mice are coprophagic, meaning they eat each other's droppings, and the lean twin's bacteria were passed into the mice which started with bacteria that should have made them obese. However, a high-fat, low-fibre diet meant the mice still piled on the pounds. A human obesity treatment is unlikely to use transplants of thousands of species of bacteria from lean people's guts as it carries the risk of also transferring infectious diseases. Instead a search for the exact mix of bacteria which benefit weight - and the right foods to promote their growth

Summary: Bacteria living in our guts seem to be affecting our waistlines and harnessing them could lead to new ways of shedding the pounds, US research suggests.


Callum Gathercole, 20, from Surrey began the 3,000-mile (4,828km) Atlantic Challenge race in the Canary Islands on 20 December. He arrived in Antigua's English Harbour in the Caribbean early on Wednesday. Mr Gathercole, who is studying aerospace engineering at the University of Bristol, set a time of 58 days, 15 hours and 15 minutes. His achievement as the youngest solo trans-oceanic rower has been confirmed by the Ocean Rowing Society, the official adjudicator of ocean rowing records for Guinness World Records. Mr Gathercole experienced "some difficult days rowing in tough conditions" as he battled tropical storms, 40ft (12m) waves and sleep deprivation. "It was a brilliant challenge that I thoroughly enjoyed taking on," he said. His challenge has raised more than Â£85,000 so far for the Princess Alice Hospice in Esher, Surrey, in memory of his father. He has also represented Great Britain in the European and World Internationals in 2012 and 2013. The previous youngest solo ocean rower was 22-year-old Katie Spotz from the USA who rowed the Atlantic east-to-west between 3 January and 14 March 2010. The previous youngest male solo ocean rower was the UK's Tommy Tippetts, 22, who rowed the same route as Ms Spotz between 21 January and 12 April 2012. Mr Gathercole's success comes nine days after that of two other University of Bristol students - Freddie Wright and Jack Galsworthy - both 21, who have become the youngest pair to row the Atlantic. The men were at sea for 47 days, 14 hours and 46 minutes before crossing the finishing line in their 6.9m boat 'Blue Steel'. Mr Wright described the race as "an awesome experience" and something "we would definitely do again".

Summary: A British student has become the youngest person to row solo across an ocean.