Ecologists from the National Trust plan to release the new colony into Malham Tarn, England's highest freshwater lake. It will be the first time voles have been in high Yorkshire Dales in 50 years. Vole numbers have dropped by almost 90% in recent decades, and they have become one of the UK's most threatened mammals. The animals being released have been bred in captivity and will be introduced in batches over five days. They will spend two days in cages along the banks of the lake, before the cage doors are opened on the third day. Ecologists will place apples and carrots on floating rafts near the cages to tempt the voles out into their new environment. Once fully introduced into the wild, they will largely eat grass, reeds and roots. Roisin Black, a National Trust ranger at Malham Tarn, said: "In the rest of Europe, water voles are common. In Britain, the creatures are incredibly rare. "We know water voles have thrived at Malham Tarn in the past and thanks to work by the National Trust, the habitat here is perfect for water voles again." The UK's water vole population was decimated in the 1960s, largely by American mink that had escaped from fur farms. Water voles live in burrows dug into banks along slow-moving rivers, streams or ditches. The population has been unable to recover, largely due its natural habitat being destroyed by intensive farming, pollution and flood plains being concreted over. Mink have not been seen in the region of Malham Tarn for 10 years. Rangers say they will closely monitor the area for any signs of the predators by setting devices that can capture their footprints. Ecologists hope the voles being released at Malham Tarn will improve the local ecosystem, saying their burrowing should provide the space for rare species of moss and liverwort to thrive. They will also be food for struggling predators such as barn owls and otters. National Trust rangers will monitor the colony over the coming year. They should produce between two and five litters every year, with up to eight pups in each litter. If the water voles in the reintroduction project flourish, ecologists say they plan to breed and release another 100 next year.

Summary: About 100 water voles are to be released in the Yorkshire Dales.


The security breach by Norfolk County Council came to light in April 2014 when the cabinet was bought and the social work case files were found. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) said the documents included information relating to seven children. The ICO said the council had "no good reason" for breaching confidentiality. More news from Norfolk The council apologised for the data breach and said it had tightened procedures. Steve Eckersley, ICO head of enforcement, said: "The council had disposed of some furniture as part of an office move but had failed to ensure that the cabinets were empty before disposal. "Councils have a duty to look after any personal information they hold, all the more so when highly sensitive information is concerned - in particular about adults and children in vulnerable circumstances. "For no good reason Norfolk County Council appears to have overlooked the need to ensure it had robust measures in place to protect this information. "It should have had a written procedure in place which made it clear that any storage items removed from the office which may have contained personal were thoroughly checked before disposal." The ICO added that having the "appropriate staff and procedures in place is key to ensuring councils look after personal information properly". Simon George, executive director for finance and commercial services at the council, said: "We want to reassure residents that we have robust data protection procedures and have tightened practice in the light of the case published today. "As a council we take data protection very seriously and we are very sorry that our practice fell short on this occasion. "In the three years since this occurred, we have taken strong and effective action to ensure it is not repeated." The county council was fined Â£80,000 in February 2012 by the ICO after a confidential social worker report was sent to the wrong address.

Summary: A council has been fined Â£60,000 for leaving confidential files about vulnerable children in a cabinet which was sent to a second-hand shop.


Supporters' loyalty will be rewarded with those who regularly attended games during the Euro qualifying campaign to be given priority. The decision follows discussions this week between the Irish FA and Uefa. Priority will be given to block bookers who renewed tickets after the 2014 World Cup campaign and those who bought tickets for Euro 2016 qualifiers. The success of applications from fans who apply for two tickets will be affected by the "purchasing behaviour" of the second named applicant, according to the IFA. "Supporters who apply for one ticket will have a level of priority based on their own purchases, while fans who apply for two tickets will have a shared priority allocation," stated the IFA's head of communications, Neil Brittain. "If a block booker who applies with another block booker, then both remain at the level of priority that they would have had if they had been applying as individuals. "However, if a block booker applies with a supporter who hasn't attended any Northern Ireland games in recent years, then the priority points will be divided between both." The move to allow fans to apply for two tickets is good news for Under-18s, who would not have been able to purchase tickets under Uefa rules. The IFA has over 500 junior campaign card holders who are now eligible to apply for tickets.

Summary: Northern Ireland fans will be allowed to apply for two tickets to the Euro 2016 finals in France.


Residents said that at the height of the flood, about 3ft (1m) of water was lying in parts of the Wester Inch estate, Bathgate. About 20 homes are thought to have been affected. A senior Scottish Water official later told 150 local residents at a public meeting that the water main was "absolutely not" fit for purpose. Chief operating officer Peter Farrer also gave an "unreserved apology" for the incidents. At the time of the flooding, some of the residents were at a local hotel having a meal paid for by Scottish Water following the previous incident. The flooding affected homes in Meikle Inch Lane, and supplies to parts of Bathgate, Blackburn and Livingston were disrupted. The first incident happened on Wednesday when "extensive flooding" closed Meikle Inch Lane and Leyland Road for seven hours. A total of 17 properties were affected. Resident Mark Snedden told BBC Scotland there was a sense of panic when the rising water was seen. "We ran out of the house to move our cars to safety based on how high the water had got on Wednesday," he said. "We then rushed to some of our neighbours' homes, neighbours that had been flooded, to let them know that the water had returned because they were actually walking in their flood-damaged homes." Scottish Water apologised unreservedly for any inconvenience caused and said it wanted to reassure customers that the company was "committed to gaining a full understanding as to why these bursts have occurred". A statement said: "We have teams on site in the Meikle Inch Lane area that have isolated the burst and introduced backfeeds into our network. "This has enabled us to restore normal supplies to the majority of customers who were affected in some parts of Bathgate, Blackburn and Livingston. Water tankers are also available if needed to support the network. "We have staff on site in the area to help support affected customers and we are liaising with other agencies such as West Lothian Council and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service." The statement said incident teams had been working through the night. "Our main priority is to do everything that we can to help customers affected by flooding and loss of water supply, for some, the second time this week, and to provide the necessary support they require," it added. "We will also investigate whether we can isolate this section of main whilst maintaining supplies to ensure that there is no repeat of this burst." Scottish Water representatives addressed a public meeting at Simpson Primary School.

Summary: Homes in West Lothian have been flooded for the second time in four days, after the same water main burst again.


The Home Affairs Committee said ministers were not working properly with their own expert drug advisers. The MPs also said past governments' spending on education about the dangers of so-called legal highs had been "shockingly inadequate to date". Policing minister Mike Penning said the government would consider the committee's criticism. New psychoactive substances (NPS) are products chemically designed to mimic drugs that are already banned. Some 67 deaths in England and Wales last year were linked to their use. The substances have been typically known as "legal highs", but in most cases they had only remained lawful because there had been no scientific testing and advice leading to a ban. One hundred new NPS products were identified across the EU last year and legislation going through Parliament will create a blanket ban on all of them and their successors. These measures, based on a law from Ireland, will replace the current system of banning substances one at a time. But the MPs said that the Psychoactive Substances Bill was being rushed amid a lack of clarity over whether it could actually work. The committee also said it opposed plans to ban "poppers", a substance often used recreationally and referred to as a "party drug". Poppers, the name given to a group of chemicals called alkyl nitrites, are normally sniffed from a bottle producing a short head-rush. The Home Office has said they will be covered by the new laws. But the committee referred to the conclusion of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) that the misuse of poppers was "not seen to be capable of having harmful effects sufficient to constitute a societal problem". Keith Vaz, the committee's chairman, said: "Britain uses more psychoactive substances than any other country in Europe and is at risk of being overwhelmed by the sheer scale of this problem. "Legislating on this issue is the right thing to do, however doing so at speed without any consultation may be counter-productive. "The concerns expressed have been dealt with in a piecemeal manner and there has been unsatisfactory communication with the Advisory Council [on the Misuse of Drugs], the very body that the ministers should rely on for advice." The MPs said there had been no clarity on the relative harm of different types of NPS - and therefore what kind of sentences courts should impose on future offenders. And they also attacked ministers for failing to do enough to warn young people of the dangers of the substances. "Successive governments' spending on education on the dangers of NPS has been shockingly inadequate to date," said the report. "Action must be taken now, to educate young people about NPS, through stronger and wider public information campaigns. "There is substantial evidence that the market for NPS is already moving online, which, due to the anonymity that the internet can provide, is a challenge for prosecuting authorities to monitor and control." Mr Penning said: "The landmark Psychoactive Substances Bill will fundamentally change the way we tackle new psychoactive substances - and put an end to the game

Summary: Legislation to ban new psychoactive substances in the UK is being rushed, MPs have warned.


Called '"tanim bala" (which means planting bullets) it has meant passengers have been faced with fines or even the possibility of being charged with the illegal possession of ammunition. After several passengers were detained, others taken to court for refusing to pay fines and an outcry by legislators in the Philippines, it has spurred Filipinos to action. They have been posting to social media defiant notices stuck to their luggage, wrapping suitcases in layers of plastic sheeting and speaking out about the dangers of this scam. Officials at the Manila International Airport also set up a public help desk. On Facebook and Instagram users uploaded pictures of the signs stuck to their bags. Cautious travellers, like Raymond Britanico, uploaded photos to warn off potential bullet planters. Other users like Filipino actor Ronnie Liang, showed off plastic cling-wrapped luggage bags using the hashtags, #TanimBala and #LagLagBala (which means "dropping off bullets"). It even spawned a highly-popular mobile app game, in which users play as a "victim" at the airport who has to navigate carefully to avoid bullets from being dropped onto his luggage. Celebrities such as former Miss Philippines Earth Alma Cabasal also took a strong stand. She shared a photograph of a warning she wrote: "Plant trees, not bullets - I refuse to be a Tanim Bala victim." Ms Cabasal told the BBC that she took measures to protect her luggage before she flew back to California. "I paid close attention to my belongings the whole time I was at the airport in Manila," she said. "This scam is a very unfortunate and embarrassing one. It's damaging our reputation as a country because people around the world know Filipinos for being hospitable and courteous..." People have highlighted the risks ahead of the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (Apec) summit, which will held in the capital Manila on 18 November. "This scam is just are giving foreign governments more reason to not trust Filipino officials - especially before the Apec summit," said Philippine Twitter user Marcial Bonifacio. Another Twitter user Ella from Taguig city commented: "The "tanim bala" problem must be fixed as soon as possible - what if a delegate were to suddenly discover a bullet?" Philippine President Benigno Aquino has ordered an investigation into the scam. Local media report that victims told a court their accounts. UN officials, meanwhile, advised staff to lock up their bags and protect their belongings. Another Instagram user Cindy Jubilee, from Manila, told the BBC that she wanted to highlight the actions of "incompetent airport officials" so those responsible could be held accountable. It is unclear exactly why this is happening, but the government has been quoted in local media as saying it was looking into the phenomenon as an extortion racket. It is hard to imagine how empty bullets being planted in luggage came about. But according to Filipino BBC presenter Rico Hizon, the origins of bullets could date back to a Philippine folk tradition from the late 19th Century. "There is a Filipino superstition that carrying a bullet is like a lucky charm to protect

Summary: A scam in the Philippines, which allegedly sees bullets dropped into the luggage of passengers as they go through airport security, has sparked anger, fear and social media activism.


The seeds were collected last year during an expedition to a remote location in mountains near Tokyo. Experts suggest that the remaining wild population of Betula chichibuensis is too small to sustain itself unaided. The young trees will be shared with other arboretums in an effort to help conserve the threatened species. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) forecasts a bleak outlook for the tree species in the wild. In its Red List of Threatened Species, it observes: "The small population and restricted distribution... make it susceptible to natural disaster or disease. "The species is also self-incompatible, requiring two individuals to be close enough to cross-pollinate one another, making seed production uncertain in small subpopulations." It adds that there was also evidence of deforestation and habitat degradation in the area where the remaining trees are found, "presenting a threat to the survival of this species". Growing hope During 2014, a team led by researchers from the University of Oxford Botanic Gardens, in conjunction with the University of Tokyo, embarked on an expedition to collect seed samples from the threatened birch trees. Part of the team was Dan Luscombe, a dendrologist from the Forestry Commission's Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest. He told BBC News: "I guess we got little lucky in terms of being there at the right time. "It is found in a very, very remote location and it is not an easy place to get to. It has got very, very low viability so we were very lucky that we were able to collect a lot of seeds... as birch seeds shatter and shed everywhere, so once it has done that you will never find it." Mr Luscombe estimated that the team were able to collect about 1,000 seeds, from which the team at Bedgebury Pinetum were able to produce about 100 seedlings. "Ideally, we always grow trees that have been sourced from the wild so we are conserving the gene (resource)," he explained. "At the end of the day, we have got these really rare trees and their habitats are highly threatened. If you want to put them back or want to put them somewhere else then you need to know how to grow them." The long-term aim of the project is also to plant Japanese birch saplings in arboretums all around the country, as well as working closely with their Japanese colleague to protect the survival of the threatened species in the wild. "We will share the love so then other arboretums can try growing this species in different climates and soils etc," Mr Luscombe added. He also explained that planting samples of the trees in various parts around the UK would reduce the risk of the species being lost to storm damage or disease. There are also plans to plant a grove of the trees, known as a seed orchard, to provide an ongoing supply of seeds.

Summary: UK scientists have successfully germinated seeds from the critically endangered Japanese Birch, a species that has just 21 known trees remaining.


2 May 2015 Last updated at 10:24 BST One of the top things many voters want politicians to do is to protect the National Health Service (NHS). But why do people think it's so important? Martin's been to the Great North Children's Hospital in Newcastle to find out.

Summary: On May 7 it's the general election, where adults across the country will decide who they want to run the UK.


Addressing the party's UK conference, Ms Dugdale restated her support for the tax policy her party ran on in May. She wants a 50p tax on those earning over £150,000, and a penny increase in income tax to pay for public services. The conference will vote on Tuesday on plans to give the Scottish and Welsh leaders more power over their parties. The proposals would allow Kezia Dugdale and Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones the power to appoint a representative to the party's UK national executive committee (NEC). The plans would also give the Scottish and Welsh parties more autonomy. Sources have said there was an attempt to "unpick" the plans by removing the extra seats from the package. This was defeated, but it is possible there could be a second attempt prior to Tuesday's vote. Speaking at the weekend, Len McCluskey, head of the UK's biggest trade union Unite, said Ms Dugdale should not have the power to appoint Scotland's representative on the NEC. He said that while there was wide support for the autonomy proposals, coupling them with the NEC seat plans had created a "difficult position". Ms Dugdale has said she is confident the full package will be passed. It appears Kezia Dugdale and Jeremy Corbyn are involved in their first dispute since his re-election. A series of reforms to the way the Labour Party works are due to be passed on Tuesday. The package includes autonomy plans praised by Ms Dugdale last week. This part is uncontroversial and supported by everyone I've spoken to. But there is a row over another part. The reforms would also allow Ms Dugdale - and her Welsh counterpart Carwyn Jones - to appoint someone to represent them on the party's UK executive. Mr Corbyn's supporters think the extra NEC seats could be used to try and undermine him as the battle for the party's future plays out. They want to postpone the plan. For now, it appears Ms Dugdale will get her way. But it's possible there will be another attempt to scupper the NEC plan tomorrow. In her address to the conference in Liverpool on Monday afternoon, the Scottish Labour leadersaid her party will not support "another austerity budget" in Scotland. The speech is Ms Dugdale's first to conference since the Holyrood elections earlier this year, when Labour fell to third place in terms of the seats it holds in the Scottish parliament, behind the Conservatives. MSPs at Holyrood will be responsible for setting income tax in Scotland from April 2017, but First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has already rejected increasing the basic rate for the five year lifetime of the parliament, as well as ruling out upping the top rate in the first year. Ms Dugdale said her party would "place amendments to introduce a 50p tax on those earning over £150,000 and to add a penny to income tax to pay for public services" when the Scottish government brings forward its budget for 2017-18. She said: "With the full range of powers the Scottish Parliament now has, the SNP government

Summary: Scottish Labour Leader Kezia Dugdale has pledged to oppose the Scottish government's budget if it does not embrace a 50p top rate of tax.


Charlie Girling, of the 1st Aylesford Scouts, in Kent, collapsed on Sunday at Roihu 2016, near HÃ¤meenlinna. The UK Scout Association said the on-site medical team and local paramedics "rendered immediate support but unfortunately were unable to save him". Spokesman Simon Carter said it was in touch with the families of the children at the jamboree, which more than 16,000 people are attending. "We will be working with the Finnish Scout movement and the relevant local authorities to establish the full details of this tragic incident," he added. More than 2,800 scouts from more than 40 countries are attending the jamboree in the south of Finland. Memorial services have been held at the event in tribute to Charlie. Anna Munsterhjelm, chief scout in Finland, said: "The Guides and Scouts of Finland and Finnjamboree Roihu express their deepest condolences to the friends and family of the tragic medical situation that resulted in the death of a scout. "The loss has moved thousands of people within and outside the camp. "The camp has professional crisis counsellors that are making their utmost best that everybody has the support they require." (sic) Charlie had been a Year 7 pupil at Maplesden Noakes School, in Maidstone. Head teacher Jane Prideaux said staff were "deeply shocked and saddened" by his death. "He'd been with us for just a year," she said. "He was a lively lad, well-liked by his peers and teachers," she said. Ms Prideaux added Charlie had been a "very hard working, very able student, with a great sense of humour". "He was full of life, and wanted to get involved in things."

Summary: A 12-year-old scout has died at an international jamboree in Finland.


Ann Grisman, from Hereford, disappeared after arriving in Wellington by taxi on 28 November. The body was discovered by a member of the public on a building site at Longforth Farm, on the outskirts of Wellington, at about 09:30 GMT. Police said Mrs Grisman's death was not at this stage being treated as suspicious and her family had been informed.

Summary: Police searching for a missing 80-year-old woman have found a body.


For some of the division's most celebrated stars, it was also time to say goodbye. For some it was a fairytale farewell; for others, a nightmare ending. Some will be remembered as club legends; others bow out unwanted. Here, BBC Sport looks at five farewells that defined the final day - and five more stars who could be on the move over the summer. Who he's leaving: Manchester City. Where he's going: New York City FC (Major League Soccer). His final match: Lampard couldn't have scripted his 609th and last Premier League appearance any better. The midfielder signed off in style with a typical goal, rifling home James Milner's cut-back from ten yards out to help Manchester City beat Southampton 2-0. What he said: "I couldn't have wished for anything else. I'm proud of all of it. I'm a lucky boy, to come to a big club like this for a season, I've made a lot of friends. For a young boy with a dream to play in the Premier League, to go to my hometown club West Ham and then go to Chelsea and win everything, it doesn't get better." What they said: "I think he deserves the farewell all our fans gave him in the stadium. It was very important also for him to score. I think it was the perfect afternoon and perfect goodbye for him. He deserves it for his brilliant career and being a great person" - Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini. Who he's leaving: Liverpool. Where he's going: LA Galaxy (Major League Soccer). His final match: Gerrard's Premier League swansong could not have been more different from that of his former Premier League team-mate Lampard. The Liverpool legend endured a nightmare send-off as his side were hammered 6-1 by Stoke - although he did at least get on the scoresheet. What they said: "I am sure Steven wasn't anticipating the manner of that being his last performance, but credit to him, he was trying to drive his team on. It is only right and proper we recognise the impact he has had in English football and at his club as well. I wish him well, he has been a credit to his country and his club as well" - Stoke manager Mark Hughes. Who he's leaving: Chelsea. Where he's going: As yet unknown. His final match: Drogba was taken off injured in the first half and was carried from the pitch by his team-mates. Chelsea went on to record a 3-1 win over Sunderland. What he said: "I want to play for at least one more season and in order to play more football I feel I need to go to another club. All the fans know my love for Chelsea and I hope to be back here in the future in another role." What they said: "For these players to know him, to train with him, to play with him, to live with him, to share with him I think is fantastic. He was very, very good for these young people, people like Hazard, Willian,

Summary: It wasn't just Hull City and fellow relegation-sufferers Burnley and QPR who bade farewell to the Premier League on the final day of the season.


The 53-year-old was due to have what he described as "simple and straightforward" surgery on Monday to relieve a "tightness of the arteries". However, after extensive tests Allen was allowed to return home and will take first-team training on Thursday. Barnet are 12th in the table, two points off the play-off places. A statement on the club website said tests on Allen's condition are ongoing.

Summary: Barnet manager Martin Allen will take charge of Saturday's League Two match against Crewe after a surgeon decided not to operate on a minor heart issue.


As communist regimes collapsed across the world, Castro kept the red flag flying right on the doorstep of his greatest enemy, the United States. A divisive figure, his supporters praised him as a champion of socialism, the soldier-politician who had given Cuba back to the people. But he faced accusations of brutally suppressing opposition and pursuing policies that crippled the Cuban economy. Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz was born on 13 August 1926, the illegitimate son of a wealthy farmer, Angel MarÃa Bautista Castro y Argiz, who had emigrated to Cuba from Spain. His mother, Lina Ruz GonzÃ¡lez was a farm servant who became his father's mistress, and later, after Fidel's birth, his wife. Castro attended Catholic schools in Santiago before going on to the Jesuit-run El Colegio de Belen in Havana. However, he failed to excel academically, preferring to spend his time in sporting activities. It was while studying law at Havana University in the mid-1940s that he became a political activist, honing his skills as a passionate public speaker. His targets included the Cuban government, led by the president Ramon Grau, which was mired in accusations of corruption. Violent protests became the order of the day and Castro found himself targeted by the police. He also became part of a plot to overthrow Rafael Trujillo, the right-wing leader of the Dominican Republic but the attempt was thwarted after US intervention. In 1948 Castro married Mirta Diaz-Balart, the daughter of a wealthy Cuban politician. Far from encouraging him to join the country's elite, he turned increasingly to Marxism. He believed Cuba's economic problems were a result of unbridled capitalism that could only be solved by a people's revolution. After graduating Castro set up a legal practice but it failed to prosper and he was continually in debt. He remained a political activist, taking part in a series of often violent demonstrations. In 1952 Fulgencio Batista launched a military coup which overthrew the government of the Cuban president, Carlos PrÃo. Batista's policy of closer ties with the United States and the suppression of socialist organisations ran counter to Castro's fundamental political beliefs. After legal challenges had failed Castro formed an organisation called The Movement, which worked underground in a bid to overthrow the Batista regime. Cuba had become a haven for the playboy rich, and was run largely by organised crime syndicates. Prostitution, gambling and drug trafficking were endemic. In July 1953 Castro planned an attack on the Moncada army barracks near Santiago in order to seize weapons for use in an armed uprising. The attack failed and many revolutionaries were killed or captured. Castro was one of a number of prisoners who went on trial in September 1953. Castro used his court appearance to expose atrocities committed by the army which further raised his profile, particularly among members of the foreign press who were allowed to attend the hearing. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison. In the event he was released in a general amnesty in May 1955 having served just 19 months in relatively comfortable conditions. During his short

Summary: Fidel Castro ruled Cuba as a one party state for almost half a century.


The requiem mass was held at St Mary's Church on the Melmount Road. The teenager who died in a water-filled quarry in County Tyrone is the third member of his extended family to die in a drowning tragedy. The body of Rhys Jack was recovered from the disused quarry in the Backtown area of Strabane on Tuesday afternoon. Parish priest, Father Michael Doherty, said both of the teenager's parents had lost family members through drowning. His mother lost her five-year-old brother about 40 years ago, while his father's uncle drowned in recent years. Father Doherty has been with members of the Jack family since the tragedy began to unfold on Monday evening. The 17-year-old was in the quarry with three teenage friends when they fell into the water from a makeshift raft. His three friends, who were later rescued, had frantically tried to save him. Father Doherty told BBC Radio Ulster's Evening Extra programme that Rhys's parents, Elaine and Mark, identified his body at the quarry shortly after it was recovered by search teams. He said: "They knew over the past day, or from about eight o'clock last night (20:00 BST) that although they would have liked to have thought there was a chance he would be still alive, they knew that he was gone and their hope was that the body would be found sooner rather than later." The priest said that their "deep sadness" at losing their son was mixed with "relief". He explained that the corpse of Elaine Jack's young brother had never been found, so they were relieved that Rhys's body had been recovered. He also said it was his understanding that Mark Jack's uncle had drowned in the River Finn a number of years ago. Father Doherty was the Jack family's parish priest and had baptised Rhys 17 years ago. He was also a chaplain at the teenager's school. The priest said the three friends who had tried to save Rhys were "traumatised and upset". He described the atmosphere in Rhys's school as "subdued" and said staff had tried to make special arrangements for those taking exams.

Summary: The funeral mass has taken place of teenager Rhys Jack who drowned in a quarry in Strabane last week.


Earlier this month, she lost her presidential immunity and was dismissed from her post when the constitutional court upheld a decision by parliament to impeach her. Ms Park is accused of allowing her close friend Choi Soon-sil to allegedly extort money from big firms. Ms Park has denied the allegations. The former president apologised to the public last week, before being questioned by authorities for 14 hours. "The case is very grave as the suspect has demonstrated acts of abuse of power by making companies give money and infringing on the freedom of corporate management by using powerful position and authority as president," prosecutors said in a statement on Monday. The prosecutors argue that evidence like computer hard drives might be destroyed if Ms Park is not arrested. Ms Choi has been charged with bribery and corruption and is already on trial. At the heart of the drama lies the close friendship between Ms Park and Ms Choi. Ms Choi is accused of using her presidential connections to pressure companies to give millions of dollars in donations to non-profit foundations she controlled. The acting head of electronics conglomerate Samsung, Lee Jae-yong, was arrested for his role in the scandal. Ms Park, 65, is alleged to have been personally involved in this, and to have given Ms Choi unacceptable levels of access to official documents. Parliament voted to impeach Ms Park in December. On 10 March, the constitutional court ruled that Ms Park's actions "seriously impaired the spirit of... democracy and the rule of law". Judges said she had broken the law by allowing Ms Choi to meddle in state affairs, and had breached guidelines on official secrets by leaking numerous documents. Ms Park had "concealed completely Choi's meddling in state affairs and denied it whenever suspicions over the act emerged and even criticised those who raised the suspicions," the ruling said. The Seoul Central District Court will now determine whether there are grounds to issue the arrest warrant for Ms Park. If it is issued, prosecutors will have up to 20 days to continue investigations and file charges against her, reports Reuters news agency. As president she had enjoyed immunity and repeatedly refused to take part in questioning. But now she could face several charges, including abuse of power, coercion, bribery and leaking government secrets.

Summary: South Korean prosecutors have applied for an arrest warrant for former president Park Geun-hye, for her role in a corruption scandal.


The federation said the demand for holiday homes in some English countryside districts was pricing locals out of the market. It said new research showed Uttlesford in Essex saw the biggest jump in second homes between 2004 and 2009. North Kesteven in Lincolnshire had the second biggest increase. In Uttlesford, the number of registered second homes rose from 10 in 2004 to 214 in 2009. North Kesteven saw a more subdued rise, with the number of second homes increasing from 128 in 2004 to 242 in 2009. Aylesbury Vale in Buckinghamshire took the third place on the list with an increase from 217 holiday homes to 410 during the same period. Other regions in the list's top 10 include Rushcliffe in Nottinghamshire, North Lincolnshire, north-east Derbyshire, Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire, South Kesteven in Lincolnshire, Braintree in Essex and North Somerset. The federation, which represents 1,200 housing authorities in England, said buyers were no longer just interested in the traditional second home hotspots of Cornwall, Devon and north Norfolk. In a statement, its chief executive David Orr said: "Some areas of the English countryside have seen a huge rise in the number of properties being bought as holiday homes, which has pushed up prices beyond the level most local people can afford. "If families and young people are priced out of their local villages it can have a hugely damaging impact on community life, with village shops, schools and pubs closing in alarming numbers as a result." The research also suggested that the cost of an average home had risen in the last decade - from £175,278 in 2000 to £303,923 in 2009. It also suggested there had been a rise in prices in the same period in North Kesteven - from £74,748 to £159,603. The other areas are also suggested to have more than doubled in price in that time. The organisation called for local authorities in such areas to create action plans which would tackle the situation.

Summary: Families are being forced out of their local areas as more buyers seek second homes in rural locations, the National Housing Federation has warned.


Both Glasgow and Edinburgh said flights were back to schedule by 19:00. A technical issue had caused delays to flights through all of Scotland's main airports. Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Prestwick airports were affected by the incident at the Scottish Air Traffic Control centre at Prestwick. Air traffic controllers Nats said there had been interference with some radio frequencies used to talk to aircraft. The organisation has apologised to passengers and said it was also doing everything it could to safeguard the evening rush hour. Nats said the faulty piece of equipment had now been removed from service. All flights at Edinburgh Airport were delayed while three Glasgow Airport flights were cancelled - one to Gatwick and two to Amsterdam - and delays were expected throughout the day. There were also a small number of delays on southbound flights from Aberdeen Airport. Nats spokesman Paul Haskins told BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland programme: "We've had a technical problem overnight with interference with some of our radio frequencies which we use to speak to aircraft. "It only affects some parts of Scottish airspace and flights from and to some Scottish airports but there may be delays as a result this morning. "We have identified the cause and isolated the problem and the situation is now improving." Transport minister Derek Mackay said: "There was a technical issue that has been rectified and addressed, however there are knock-on consequences to the airlines. "People should check with their airlines and the airports to ensure that their flights are running."

Summary: Scotland's busiest airports have returned to normal after a day of disruption caused by an air traffic control failure.


Some of the lighter moments from the campaign trail as parties start to launch their election manifestos.

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26 September 2016 Last updated at 14:43 BST She's come back from the Paralympics in Rio with four medals, including gold in the 400m, a silver in the 4x100m relay - and not to mention her gold medal and new world record in the 500m cycling time trial! Winning a gold medal in the sprinting and again in the cycling, Kadeena is the first British Paralympian to top the podium in two different sports since 1984. So plenty of reasons for her to be pleased and what better way to celebrate winning gold than with a little bit of a dance? Kadeena shows Newsround's Naz how to celebrate like a pro.

Summary: Kadeena Cox is no stranger to celebrating on the podium, the 25-year-old from Leeds has enjoyed a lot of success in her career.


The ADB said that poor air quality had reached such a serious level that it was "jeopardising health and sustainable growth". The loan is intended to cut the region's coal use, among other pollution issues. China is the world's biggest polluter. The loan will target Beijing city and surrounding areas including Hebie and Tianjin. The region is home to more than 100 million people and accounts for 10% of China's gross domestic product, the ADB said. "Poor air quality has reached such a serious level that it is jeopardising health and sustainable growth in the capital region," said ADB's urban development specialist Satoshi Ishii. "[Our] assistance will help reduce emissions and strengthen the environment regulatory framework and capacity of environmental monitoring and enforcement. "Better air quality will benefit the economy and people's health, both in the region and beyond," he added. The money from the ADB follows the latest World Climate Summit which is concluding in Paris this week. The bank said in a statement the loan was expected to be accompanied by co-financing from Germany's KfW Development Bank of €150m ($164m; £108.2m). The agreement follows Beijing's first "red alert" warning over pollution levels earlier this week. It was issued late on Monday and lasted until Thursday, and was the first time that China had declared a red alert under the system, which was adopted a little over two years ago. Schools in Beijing were closed, outdoor construction was halted, limits were placed on car use and some factories were ordered to stop operations. Emissions from coal-powered industries, cars and heating systems, together with dust from construction sites all help create the dangerous smog. When the red alert was declared, the US Embassy's air pollution monitor in Beijing said the intensity of the tiny particles known as PM 2.5 were at 291 micrograms per cubic metre. A reading of 25 micrograms per cubic metre is recommended by The World Health Organization as the maximum safe level. Despite large investments in renewable sources, China still depends on coal for more than 60% of its power.

Summary: China is to receive a $300m (£198m) loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to help it combat dangerous pollution levels in Beijing city and its surrounding area.


The Tunisian interior ministry said the three, aged between 18 and 27, were members of a "terrorist cell", and that they were detained overnight. Tunisian-born Amri, 24, was shot dead by police near the Italian city of Milan in the early hours of Friday. Monday's lorry attack on the market left 12 people dead and 49 injured. The interior ministry statement said Amri's nephew - the son of his sister - had confessed that he had communicated with his uncle via the encrypted chat application Telegram to evade security surveillance. It said the three-member cell had been active in the towns of Fouchana, outside Tunis, and Oueslatia near Amri's hometown of Kairouan, about 150km (95 miles) south of the capital. The statement added that Amri had sent money to his nephew to travel to Germany and join a jihadist group, and encouraged him to pledge allegiance to the so-called Islamic State (IS) group. Meanwhile, intelligence services in Spain are investigating a possible internet communication between Amri and a Spanish resident on 19 December, Interior Minister Juan Ignacio Zoido told radio station COPE. Tunisia has been under pressure to reform its security sector since it suffered from a spate of deadly attacks by IS militants in 2015. With the help of countries including Germany and the UK, counter-terrorism operations and border security management have significantly improved, and the country has not witnessed a major terrorist attack this year. But its nationals have been involved in some of the deadliest attacks to hit Europe this year. The attacks in Nice, and more recently in Berlin, were carried out by Tunisians who had moved to Europe long before IS existed, and neither appeared to have any Islamist ties before they left their homeland. The latest arrests show that even if its nationals get radicalised abroad, that too can contribute to others joining their ranks from here. This is still a country that is contributing the largest number of militants in the region, and authorities here have not figured out how to put a stop to it. Today, it is also facing the prospect of thousands trying to come back here as IS loses ground in some of its biggest strongholds in the region. People worry that the state is ill-prepared to deal with that influx, and there is concern over the threat that this looming reality poses domestically. On Friday, IS released a video showing Amri pledging allegiance to its leader Abu-Bakr al-Baghdadi. Amri was shot dead after opening fire on police officers during a routine police check in the Milan suburb of Sesto San Giovanni, after a three-day Europe-wide manhunt. In the summer of 2015, a United Nations report said an estimated 5,500 Tunisians - mostly young people between the ages of 18 and 35 - were fighting in the ranks of terrorist organisations in Libya, Iraq, Syria and, to a lesser extent, Mali. In November this year, the ministry of the interior in Tunis said about 800 fighters had returned to the country.

Summary: Tunisian security forces have arrested the nephew of the Berlin market attacker Anis Amri and two other suspects, officials say.


The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) confirms that bills and emissions have been forced down since 2008 by EU energy efficiency rules. Appliances like fridges, freezers and boilers are now designed to use less energy for the same work. Ministers say they will make new energy efficiency policy in the Autumn. But the government's critics point out that its Clean Growth plan for an efficient low-carbon society is already many months behind schedule. The CCC says the UK must shift much more swiftly towards electric cars to reduce carbon and tackle local air pollution. It also says a strategy is urgently needed to insulate millions of homes and create new forms of heating that don't foul the air or crank up climate change. The report's finding on home energy bills will surprise people amidst allegations of energy company profiteering and fears that many households find energy prices too high. It confirms that although the cost per unit of electricity and gas has indeed risen, household bills have fallen thanks to EU and UK efficiency standards which forced engineers to design appliances that use less energy. It says since 2008, when the Climate Change Act was introduced, electricity demand is down 17% (despite all our gadgets) and gas demand is 23% lower, thanks to better insulation and UK rules on improved boilers. The CCC chair Lord Deben told BBC News: "Really good EU regulations have made all our appliances much more efficient. It's meant we've been able to cut bills by about Â£20 a month for the average consumer. "It's been a remarkable success story. But the crucial thing is we've got to keep on doing it." It is not yet clear how the UK will be affected by future EU efficiency rules, although it will be impossible for UK manufacturers to sell inefficient goods into the EU market. Catherine Mitchell, professor of energy at Exeter University, told BBC News: "I don't think most people have any idea about the positive role EU standards play in our appliances in our houses - and have done for the last 25 years, or so. "They have brought down bills considerably, they have brought down carbon emissions and they have stimulated innovation. It would be quite mad to get rid of them when we leave the EU." Meanwhile, the CCC says the government's carbon cutting policies are already off track to meet its obligation under the Climate Change Act to cut emissions of 57% by 2030 compared with 1990 levels. The CCC wants: more low-carbon electricity through the 2020s; faster uptake of electric vehicles; a strategy for deploying the carbon capture and storage technology (still very expensive); and a strategy for the uptake of low-carbon heat, perhaps by switching from natural gas to hydrogen for home heating. The new climate change minister Claire Perry told Parliament that she wanted to see if the government's embryonic Clean Growth plan could be made more ambitious. She promised to bring forward policies in the Autumn. But green groups question the government's sincerity. They say that in a meeting of

Summary: Household energy bills and carbon emissions will rise unless ministers devise new policies to save power, a report says.


American Woods, 40, has not played tournament golf in almost a year and had two operations last autumn in an attempt to cure a back problem. His agent has confirmed he will not play for the rest of this season as he is not ready for "competitive golf". The 14-time major winner has dropped to a world ranking of 628. We've launched a new BBC Sport newsletter, bringing all the best stories, features and video right to your inbox. You can sign up here.

Summary: Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the US PGA, meaning he will miss all four majors in a calendar year for the first time since his Masters debut in 1995.


It raises questions about the conduct of one of the UK's second biggest firearms unit at a time when Manchester has recently been hit by a terror attack. A public inquiry into one of the deaths has heard about flawed intelligence, a senior officer destroying notes and employment of an officer disciplined for assault. Its former head of training, John Foxcroft, said he left the firearms unit due to its "aggressive" tactics. Many of the officers in the cases are still serving. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said its firearms officers "volunteer for the role and do a very difficult job, quite rightly under the highest levels of scrutiny". Here is the story of the three fatal incidents, with new findings uncovered by the Victoria Derbyshire programme's investigation. "He was a beautiful person inside and out," Anthony Grainger's partner Gail says. The couple lived together with their two young children. "I remember thinking, 'My life's perfect.' Then he nipped out - and he didn't come home." Anthony Grainger was unarmed in a car when he was shot by police in Cheshire, in March 2012. Police intelligence had suggested he was going to carry out an armed robbery with two associates, also in the car. Mr Grainger had previously been found guilty of handling stolen cars, but had no convictions for violence. The two other men did have convictions for violence. Police saw one as very dangerous. Mr Grainger was killed in a car park on a busy Saturday evening in the village of Culcheth. Armed officers said they saw him drop his hands in a move interpreted as him going to grab a gun - he was shot once, fatally. But another man in the car, David Totton, told the inquiry no warning was given before the shot was fired. All three men in the car were unarmed. On the day of the operation, the firearms team had been on duty for 14 hours when it was told to move in. There were 16 firearms officers. Several had failed training courses and it was argued during the public inquiry they should not have been on the operation, which Greater Manchester Police disputed. One officer, known as X7 - who had directed the operation on the ground - had failed a firearms course with the Met Police, who removed him early as his performance was "adversely affecting other students." Another, known as Z15, had failed a safety course shortly before the operation after three extreme safety breaches in potentially life-threatening situations. A firearms expert told the inquiry these were so "fundamental and inherently dangerous" that it should have led to Z15's "immediate suspension". Martin Harding, a former superintendent and firearms officer with Greater Manchester Police, told the BBC: "A force such as Manchester has got resilience, so there shouldn't be a reason why you would have someone on a job who wasn't trained to carry out their role." It emerged during the public inquiry that the officer who fired the gun - referred to as Q9 - had seriously injured a suspect during a

Summary: Greater Manchester Police is facing new investigations by the police watchdog over three separate fatal firearms incidents, the Victoria Derbyshire programme has learned.


The illegal hunting of the animal, and the destruction of where they live, are two of the reasons why. Conservationists say their population has fallen by more than one third in the past 30 years. It's been a shock to some of those who care for the creature. But what makes giraffes so special? Here are five facts you might not have known... Giraffes have strong tongues that help them to get their food - and to get it fast. They use their tongues - like humans would use their hands - to grab food. The strength helps them chew food fast to avoid dangerous predators. Until 2016 giraffes were considered as one species, but now they're considered as four. They are: the reticulated giraffe, the northern giraffe, the southern giraffe and the Masai giraffe. They may all look tall and similar, but the creatures are very different - like a polar bear is different from a brown bear. Some of these have sub-species - where the giraffes are a little different but are still the same type of giraffe. Just like human fingerprints, no two giraffes have the same spot pattern. And each of the different species of giraffe have very different types of spot patterns when you look at them closely. Giraffes spend most of their lives standing up; they even sleep standing up! They do sometimes give their legs a rest, but all that standing is ok as their legs are very strong. In fact scientists think that a groove in the giraffe's lower leg bone - which is much deeper than in other animals - helps keep their spindly-legs strong and allow them to support their bodyweight. The largest giraffe relative ever to have existed is thought to have been the Sivatherium giganteum. It's believed to have lived one million years ago in Africa and Asia and had a shorter neck and legs than giraffes of today.

Summary: Giraffes are the tallest mammals on Earth, but their numbers have dropped so low that they're now vulnerable to extinction.


The 59-year-old actor and presenter has launched a petition to prevent buildings being demolished to make way for a new station. A planned Crossrail 2 connection at Tottenham Court Road will see two new access points built in Soho. Fry, who is chairman of Save Soho, warned the area "could change dramatically". He said the group did not oppose Crossrail 2. But he said: "Soho is not just a metropolitan enclave... it is a focus, a magnet for the young, creative and open-minded around the country. "The new threat to Soho's authentic soul coming from Crossrail 2 is a real and urgent issue." London Mayor Sadiq Khan has warned that London's transport network will grind to a halt due to overcrowding unless the government backs Crossrail 2. Construction could start in the early 2020s and the railway could be open by 2033. A preferred route for a proposed Â£20bn Crossrail 2 scheme, running north-south through London was approved in 2014. Crossrail 2 bosses say improvements will reduce crowding on the busiest part of the Northern line during peak periods by approximately 30%.

Summary: Stephen Fry has said Crossrail 2 poses a threat to Soho's "authentic soul".


Taylor, 27, is taking an indefinite break from cricket after suffering with anxiety and panic attacks. New Zealand all-rounder Amy Satterthwaite will captain the side in Taylor's absence. Six Super League teams will play 15 Twenty20 matches in a round-robin tournament that begins on 30 July.

Summary: England wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Taylor will not appear for Lancashire Thunder in the inaugural edition of the Super League.


Wayne Rooney Sr and seven other men had been held at addresses in Merseyside. Motherwell FC player Steve Jennings had been arrested at his home in Glasgow. Police said the men had been arrested for conspiracy to defraud. The probe relates to alleged betting irregularities surrounding a game between Motherwell and Hearts. Concerns about the game, on 14 December 2010, were raised by the Association of British Bookmakers after a number of bets from the Liverpool area were placed on there being a sending off. During the match Jennings, who had already been booked, was shown a straight red card for foul and abusive language aimed at referee Stevie O'Reilly late in the 2-1 home defeat. The 26-year-old, who is from Liverpool and joined Motherwell from Tranmere two years ago, has denied any wrongdoing. It is believed that Manchester United and England striker Rooney's uncle Richie, 54, was also among those detained. Stewart Regan, SFA chief executive, said: "While the investigation involves several other individuals outwith Scotland, it is important to stress that the evidence gathered throughout this thorough period of investigation has involved only one Scottish match. "Motherwell FC are aware of the situation and will issue a response in due course." In a statement, Merseyside Police said: "Detectives have today executed warrants at 10 addresses across Merseyside and Glasgow and arrested nine men as part of an investigation into suspicious betting activity. "The arrests are the culmination of a joint operation with the Gambling Commission and the nine who have been arrested for conspiracy to defraud are being interviewed by detectives. "Those arrested are a 29-year-old from Bootle, a 48-year-old from West Derby, a 54-year-old from Norris Green, a 26-year-old from Croxteth, a 22-year-old from Kirkdale, a 31-year-old from Litherland, a 68-year-old from Fazakerley, a 36-year-old from Kirkby and a 26-year-old from Glasgow. "The investigation relates to a match between Motherwell and Hearts on December 14 2010."

Summary: Nine men, including Wayne Rooney's father, who were arrested in a probe into betting irregularities have been released on bail.


Moses, 25, starred as Nigeria clinched the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, but his search for consistency on the international scene has been hampered by a series of niggling injuries. His last Super Eagles appearance was in the 2-0 loss to France at the 2014 World Cup but he insists his commitment to Nigeria should not be questioned. Unfortunately, I have not been able to play due to injuries but I have an unwavering commitment to Nigeria "I'm proud of being a Nigerian international and am always committed to playing for my country," Moses told BBC Sport. "It's the best feeling representing your country and I always want to perform and give 100% for the team. "Unfortunately, I have not been able to play due to injuries but I have an unwavering commitment to Nigeria." Moses' debut and last international appearance came under Stephen Keshi, who was fired after the country failed to qualify for the 2015 Nations Cup. Keshi's successor, Sunday Oliseh, said Moses remains part of his plans despite pulling out of crucial friendlies against DR Congo and Cameroon last October. Oliseh's comments were a timely boost for fit-again Moses who has played in West Ham's last five matches after recovering from a hamstring injury. "There is a new manager and the team has been doing well but without me," said Moses, who misses the involvement. "I'm prepared to give it my all and fight for a place on a regular basis, that's my aim. "This is football, a competitive stage and I have to fight hard to get in but I don't mind doing that." Former Crystal Palace and Wigan player Moses joined Chelsea in August 2012, but has spent the past two seasons on loan. Moses, who also had loan spells at Liverpool in 2013-14 and Stoke last season, moved to West Ham on loan in September 2015 after signing a new four-year deal with his parent club. At international level, he committed himself to Nigeria despite having represented England at junior levels, up to the Under-21 team.

Summary: West Ham winger Victor Moses has reiterated his commitment to Nigeria after he was accused by fans and local media in Nigeria of putting club before country.


BBC Wales has learned an agreement has been struck to end the dispute. It had been claimed a spelling error by officials at Companies House in Cardiff had led to the demise of engineering firm Taylor & Sons. Companies House records had been amended to show Taylor & Sons had been wound up in 2009. But the failing business was another firm called Taylor & Son - with "Son" in the singular. Taylor & Sons dated back to 1875 and more than 250 people lost their jobs when it went under, and former co-owner, Philip Davison-Sebry, claimed Â£8.8m in damages over the mix-up. In January 2015 the High Court judge ruled in Mr Davison-Sebry's favour and found Companies House, when entering a winding up order, owed reasonable care to ensure the order was not registered against the wrong company. Companies House began an appeal against the ruling in January last year, arguing the case set a "dangerous precedent". A full appeal was listed for this month, but BBC Wales has learned an agreement was reached last spring. A spokesperson for Companies House said: "We have agreed confidential terms of settlement and this case has now concluded." No further details are being disclosed by either party.

Summary: A multi-million pound court battle over a spelling mistake said to have led to the collapse of a Cardiff company has been settled.


The 50-year-old, who cannot be named to protect the identity of his victims, was found guilty of 75 charges. The offences took place on dates between October 1994 and July 2012, at the family's Dublin home. The judge said that the fact that the man had fought the case to conviction, added indignity to each of the victims. She noted that defence said the man's wife still stands by him. Victim impact statements from the three sisters were read out in court. The eldest of the three sisters, said that her mother, who gave evidence in support of her husband, "used to be a nice person but seems to be insane now". Her next youngest sister described having "nightmares about our father abusing me and my sisters" and that the family had difficulty in relating to each other now as they each "tried to deal with what went on in our own ways". The other daughter said that she had had substance abuse problems since she was a teenager as a result of the abuse. She said that she hoped her father would get the help he needs. The man has 57 previous convictions, mainly for road traffic offences. He has no previous convictions for sex crimes. The judge praised the victims as "persons of very great courage and determination".

Summary: A man has been jailed for 17 years for raping and sexually abusing his three daughters, over an 18-year period.


The victims were Nepali nationals on their way to the Canadian embassy where they worked as security guards. The attacker waited for the bus as it left a compound, police said. The blast was followed by a separate bomb attack on a market in Badakhshan province that killed at least eight people and wounded 18. The Taliban said they carried out the Kabul bombing, the first such attack since the start of the holy month of Ramadan. The bomb went off shortly before 06:00 local time (01:30 GMT) on a main road leading out of the capital towards the city of Jalalabad. The guards were employed by a private security company, an official told AFP news agency. At least eight other people were injured. The incident follows a suicide attack on a bus near Kabul last month and an attack on a court in Ghazni in June. Both attacks were claimed by the Taliban in revenge for the execution of six prisoners. The Taliban have been waging an insurgency against the government since 2001. Nato ended its combat mission in December 2014, although about 13,000 training and counter-terrorism troops remain in Afghanistan. Peace efforts have stalled after the Taliban refused to participate in new talks with the Afghan government until foreign forces had left the country.

Summary: A suicide attack on a minibus in Kabul has killed at least 14 people and injured several more, Afghan authorities say.


Opposition factions alleged fraud during the first round of voting and there have been widespread street protests. A special commission set up by President Michel Martelly last week is to investigate the electoral process. There were more violent protests on Saturday when the results for the legislative vote was announced. Jovenel Moise, a banana exporter, won the most votes in the presidential elections but with 33% fell short of a majority. He is to face ex-state construction company head Jude Celestin, who came second with 25%. Mr Moise has little political experience but has the backing of current President Michel Martelly. Mr Celestin is seeking the presidency for a second time. Whoever wins will face a daunting task when taking over from Mr Martelly in February. Haiti is the poorest nation in the Americas. Since it was devastated by an earthquake in 2010, the country has relied largely on international donations and foreign aid from the United States and other countries.

Summary: Haiti's presidential and legislative run-off elections have been postponed, officials have said.


Scottish Secretary David Mundell will open The Trussell Trust facility in Dumfries on Friday. The MP for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale has previously questioned claims of a link between foodbank use and his party's welfare reforms. The Trussell Trust said it was "standard practice" to invite the local elected MP to a foodbank launch. In a statement issued by the charity, a spokesman said it had opened 50 foodbanks in 27 of Scotland's local authority areas. He added: "When a foodbank is due to launch, it is standard practice to invite the local elected Member of Parliament to say a few words about the opening of the local foodbank." Other local elected representatives had also been invited to the launch, he said. He added: "We believe it is important for him [David Mundell], as well as the elected representatives from all other political parties, to be aware of the implications hunger has on the people of his own constituency. "We welcome his willingness to participate in the launch and hear from the people who will be working to tackle food poverty in the area." The charity spokesman said: "The Trussell Trust supports a robust and resilient welfare system and is keen to engage with elected representatives from all political parties to raise the challenges of insecure employment, decreasing or static incomes, increasing living costs and welfare reform, which are among the key drivers that lead to hunger. "We have met with David Mundell to discuss these issues previously and are keen to continue to ensure he is aware of the impact they have on his constituents. "We will ask that he takes our evidence on the drivers of food poverty and our proposed solutions back to his colleagues in Westminster." Earlier this year, another foodbank in Dumfries, run by the First Base Agency, claimed Tory policies were directly contributing to poverty and foodbank use. Mr Mundell said the claims of Mark Frankland, a volunteer with the First Base Agency, "should be taken with a pinch of salt" because he was an outspoken Scottish independence supporter. His views were criticised by SNP and Labour MSPs.

Summary: A charity has defended its decision to invite Scotland's only Conservative MP to open a new foodbank.


The ad was taken down from a Melbourne street this week after threats were made to the billboard company. The digital image was accused of being "propaganda" and not reflecting Australian culture. The campaigners have raised funds to pay for "multiple billboards across Australia". Dee Madigan, the creative director behind the advert, which was promoting a series of government-backed events, organised the crowd-funding campaign to show that "most Australians are not horrible racists". "I'm really angry, this was a photo of two young Australian girls celebrating Australia Day," she told the Australian Broadcasting Corp. "I feel for the Muslim community, they're damned if they do, damned if they don't. "You get all the racists saying 'oh, they don't assimilate' and then there's literally a photo of them celebrating Australia Day and you get the same people saying 'that's not right' - it's just not OK." The photo featured on the billboard was one of a series taken at last year's Australia Day event in Melbourne. It featured two young girls holding wearing hijabs and holding Australia flags. Lawyer and community rights advocate Mariam Veiszadeh said the girls featured in the photo and their family supported moves to reinstate the photo or include it in another campaign. "From my perspective I explained we could associate those images with something positive, and the girls' time in the media spotlight would be accompanied by thousands speaking up against Islamophobia, gathered around them to stand in support and solidarity," she told Guardian Australia. Australia Day is a public holiday celebrated on 26 January, marking the day Britain's First Fleet arrived in 1788.

Summary: A campaign to reinstate an Australia Day advert featuring two girls in hijabs has raised more than A$100,000 (Â£60,000; $75,000) in donations.


The US Commerce Department said the economy grew at an annualised pace of 1.4% in the January-to-March period. The rate was an upward revision from the previous estimate of 1.2%, which itself was an increase from the original reading of 0.7%. However, it still marks a slowdown from the final quarter of 2016, when the economy grew at a rate of 2.1%. The latest growth figure was helped by an increased estimate for growth in consumer spending, which was revised up to a rate of 1.1% from 0.6%. "The economy is expanding at a solid, if unspectacular pace," said Gus Faucher, chief economist at PNC Financial Services. Growth estimates in the first quarter are often weak, a quirk some say is due to the difficulty of measuring the effect of seasonal changes. Thursday's update bolsters the perspective of the Federal Reserve, which increased interest rates in June. Policymakers at the time said they did not believe the slowdown in the first quarter was the start of a trend, pointing to one-off factors, including a relatively mild winter. Stronger-than-expected trade figures published Wednesday also led some to predict better growth in the second quarter. Even so, many say growth for the year is all but certain to fall short of the 3% goal outlined by US President Donald Trump. Mr Faucher forecasts growth around 2.2% for the year. The International Monetary Fund this week cut its forecast for US economic growth, in part citing uncertainty over the chances for tax reform and infrastructure spending, policies that many say could provide an economic boost.

Summary: The US economy grew at a faster pace than previously thought in the first three months of the year.


The comment by the public services minister led Plaid Cymru to vote against the Public Health Bill, which included a partial ban on e-cigarettes. One Plaid AM has called Mr Andrews' attitude "wholly offensive". But Carwyn Jones said it was a joke and that Plaid had not acted maturely and "people say things in the chamber". Meanwhile, doctors and nursing unions have called on political parties "not to play games with the health of the nation". Mr Jones told S4C's Newyddion 9: "People say things and if they had their time again they would say things differently. But to react in this way... that is not a mature response." "If Leighton had his time again I know he would say something different. He said Mr Andrews had "offered to apologise, but no". "Plaid Cymru said they would vote against this no matter what happens with any sort of apology," he said. As well as a ban on e-cigarette use in some public places, the bill aimed to create a compulsory licensing system for tattooists, ban intimate piercing of children under 16 and require councils to produce a local toilets strategy. Plaid originally planned a free vote and some of its AMs were expected to support the bill on Wednesday evening, although a greater number were in opposition. But the party's last minute decision to vote against it as a group meant the assembly was tied 26-26 and the legislation failed. But Dafydd Elis-Thomas told BBC News he was not informed about Plaid's decision. He had made arrangements to cancel his assembly vote. "I did not imagine that by not being present I would have helped to lose a piece of important Welsh legislation," Lord Elis-Thomas said. "I've experienced many low points in this fourth assembly in my relationship with the party, but this is the lowest." He said he and party leader Leanne Wood, who was against the ban, agreed to not attend the vote - known as pairing - meaning their absences would cancel each other out from the tally. A Plaid Cymru spokeswoman said: "Dafydd Elis-Thomas had asked to be paired so that he could be in the House of Lords. "Therefore he wasn't in the group meeting [Wednesday] afternoon when the unanimous decision was taken."

Summary: Leighton Andrews would not repeat a jibe about a "cheap date" if he had another opportunity, the first minister has said.


Singer Trevor Grills, 54, and tour manager Paul McMullen, 44, died after being hit by a falling metal door at G Live in Guildford on 9 February 2013. David Naylor, 56, from Bridgnorth in Shropshire, is facing two counts of manslaughter by gross negligence. He appeared at Guildford Crown Court and is due stand trial in September. His lawyer have indicated he would enter not guilty pleas when he next appears at the same court on 11 March. The company which manufactured the doors involved in the incident has been summonsed for breaches of duty imposed by the Health and Safety at Work Act. Express Hi-Fold Doors Limited, of which Mr Naylor is a director, is accused of failing to ensure equipment was safe. Mr Grills, from Port Isaac in Cornwall, and Mr McMullen, from Disley in Cheshire, were at the venue ahead of a performance due to be staged by the 10-piece group.

Summary: A man charged over the deaths of two members of the Cornish shanty group Fisherman's Friends has appeared in court.


Media playback is unsupported on your device 9 October 2014 Last updated at 12:47 BST As Holyrood Presiding Officer Tricia Marwick welcomed visitor Italian Ambassador Pasquale Terracciano to the main chamber, a round of applause from MSPs trigged a round of barking from trainee guide dogs. The guide dog puppies, their walkers and trainers were invited to the Scottish Parliament to raise awareness for guide dogs week.

Summary: First Minister's questions has been upstaged by a group of guide dog puppies, who were visiting the Scottish Parliament.


The 25-year-old has an ankle injury and missed the final Test of the recent series against Pakistan. It has been suggested that bowler Steven Finn would also miss the tour with a foot injury but he has said he still hopes to be involved. Chris Woakes, Liam Plunkett, Chris Jordan and Mark Footitt are options to replace Wood in the 17-man squad. James Anderson and Stuart Broad will be England's frontline pace bowlers in the squad, which will be announced on Thursday morning. The tour gets under way on 15 December with a warm-up game against a South African Invitational XI and runs through to 21 February 2016. England will play four Tests, five one-day internationals and two Twenty20s. All-rounder Ben Stokes is understood to have recovered sufficiently from a "collar bone joint injury" and should be fit for the tour. The 24-year-old suffered the injury fielding in the final Test of the 2-0 series defeat by Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates this month.

Summary: England pace bowler Mark Wood looks set to miss this winter's tour of South Africa because of injury.


The yellow-browed warbler was tagged at Pembrey Burrows nature reserve, only the fifth ever recorded in the county. The birds, known for their "strikingly loud" song, are more commonly found on the east coast of England with 600 recorded this autumn. Easterly winds this autumn are said to be the reason behind the bird's visit to the reserve. Yellow-browed warblers breed in Siberia and winter in south-east Asia. Licensed bird ringer and volunteer ranger Paul Aubrey said the visitor was a highlight of an unexpectedly mild and bright autumnal period.

Summary: A bird that makes its home over 3,500 miles away in Siberia has made a rare visit to Carmarthenshire.


The President's press secretary, Jay Carney, has said that he welcomed the Prime Minister's call for Britain to remain in the European Union, adding that the US believed the UK was stronger for being in the EU, and the EU was stronger for having the UK as a member. In the modern version of the special relationship, what Carney called the essential relationship, Britain is valued as an ally precisely because it is one of the leaders of the biggest economy in the world. Some in Washington think Mr Cameron's speech threatens that role and introduce more unnecessary uncertainty to an already uncertain world. Until recently, the promise of a referendum from Mr Cameron was seen in Washington as just another phase in the rocky relationship between the UK and continental Europeans. But now alarm bells are ringing. The White House doesn't care about the EU's internal organisation, and Europe is hardly its biggest concern anyway, but Mr Cameron's promise is definitely an unwanted irritation. Assistant Secretary of State for European affairs Phil Gordon has been unusually blunt. He is publicly saying that referendums could turn countries inwards. "We have a growing relationship with the EU as an institution, which has an increasing voice in the world, and we want to see a strong British voice in that EU. That is in America's interests. We welcome an outward-looking EU with Britain in it," he said. President Obama repeated this view in a phone call to Mr Cameron. The Americans are worried for several reasons. They fear the debate that will rage for the next few years will undermine Britain's voice in the EU and diminish its power. Indeed, insiders say that has already happened - they find other EU members aren't taking Britain seriously. While US officials would agree with Mr Cameron's push for a more competitive, less rule-bound Europe, they fear he will now be less able to achieve it. There is internal politics too. There is an argument inside the administration over whether or not to seek a free-trade agreement with the EU. Those who want to go ahead may fear their position has been undermined. They may feel that Mr Cameron has given ammunition to those who argue it is not worth the bother. Some suggest it would be an irony if such a deal was negotiated - and Britain found itself outside the new free-trade area. Although the prime minister clearly intends to sell a deal that keeps Britain inside the EU there are fears that he will fail. The Obama administration values the European Union as an ally that largely shares its vision, and acts with it in the Middle East, over Iran and North Africa. Officials will fret over the next few years that Britain really could leave and that would badly weaken the EU. At the risk of hurting British egos, they simply don't see Britain - especially with a declining defence budget - as anything more than a medium-sized power in its own right. As one insider put it to me: "At the moment

Summary: The Obama administration has made no bones about it - it wants a strong Britain within a strong Europe.


The case - which has seen the faces of the judges involved splashed across newspaper front pages - began its proceedings through the Supreme Court on Monday. There, the UK government will appeal against the ruling of the High Court, which said MPs should be able to vote on the starting-whistle to leave the European Union. They will be joined by a number of other parties which are intervening, including the Scottish and Welsh governments. In a nutshell, it is over whether ministers can use executive powers to start the process of leaving the EU without consulting MPs. Ministers hold what are known as royal prerogative powers which allow them to take decisions without Parliament's approval. The case brought by claimants - the investment manager Gina Miller and hairdresser Dier Dos Santos - was that the government cannot use these powers to override rights enshrined in acts of Parliament. High Court judges agreed, but the UK government rejects this argument and has appealed to the Supreme Court. The BBC legal correspondent Clive Coleman explains the case in more detail here. The Welsh Government has been allowed to intervene in the case, arguing that triggering Article 50 would "significantly change" how devolution works. Permission to intervene means ministers will have their case heard in front of Supreme Court judges. Counsel General Mick Antoniw argues that triggering Article 50 changes the powers of the assembly and the Welsh Government, and that this cannot be done without a vote in Parliament. The Welsh Government claims a large number of its functions come from EU law and will "be lost upon the UK's withdrawal from the EU Treaties". Separately, the counsel general's case sets out that triggering Article 50 will effectively circumvent the Sewel Convention, a set of rules that mean any attempt to change a law in a devolved area of policy needs the consent of AMs. Mr Antoniw does not ask state that the assembly has a legally enforceable right to veto any Westminster legislation authorising Article 50 to be triggered, but said instead that using executive powers to start the process would "short-circuit" the convention. The UK government's skeleton argument has rejected the counsel general's view, saying the additional issues raised "do not provide any tenable basis" on which to uphold the High Court decision. UK ministers argue that the Sewel Convention is a "political" convention that covers the legislative functions of the Westminster Parliament, and not a "legal principle" that can be tried in a court of law. They argue that the issue is irrelevant anyway, because the matter of whether consent is needed for legislation concerning EU withdrawal does not tell you anything about the legality of the government using executive powers to trigger Article 50. The conduct of foreign relations "is a matter expressly reserved" in the devolution legislation to the UK government, the document argues. The UK government says devolved legislatures "have no competence over it" and that "prerogative power to withdraw from treaties is deliberately unaffected". Welsh devolution legislation assumes that the UK is a member of the

Summary: It is difficult to think of a court case in recent years as politically charged and controversial as the legal row over whether MPs should vote to trigger Article 50 - the process to start Brexit.


Labour's Carwyn Jones said his government would fight Wales' corner, while Conservative Andrew RT Davies promised a "brighter future". Plaid Cymru's Leanne Wood pledged to share her vision across Wales in 2016, while the Lib Dem's Kirsty Williams said her party was "up for the fight". UKIP is also expected to win its very first seats in the assembly in May. Giving his New Year's message, the Welsh Labour leader highlighted the organ donation laws as a defining moment in 2015. "For me, one of our greatest achievements of the year was Wales becoming the first country in the UK to introduce a new system for organ donation," said Mr Jones. He said his government continued to invest "record amounts" in the Welsh NHS, while delivering improvements in education, and economic growth that "continues to outperform the UK as a whole". He also wished the Wales football team well ahead of the Euro 2016 finals in France. But with a fight on his hand to win outright in May's elections, the Labour leader added: "We'll never take our foot off the pedal, we'll always fight Wales' corner, striving for the best. The people of Wales deserve nothing less." In his address, the Welsh Tory leader said 2016 gave Wales the chance for a "fresh start". "After 17 years with Welsh Labour at the helm, Wales finds itself at a crossroads and there are big decisions ahead," said Mr Davies. He said voters had a straight choice between "the change Wales needs for a brighter future, or sticking with Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party". Leanne Wood takes her party into the Welsh general election as leader for the first time, stating she will be travelling the "length and breadth of our country and making the case for Plaid Cymru and sharing my vision for Wales". "On that election day, the path Wales chooses will be in your hands. Forward with Plaid or more of the same, from the same old politicians." Liberal Democrat leader Ms Williams said Wales was "crying out for fresh ideas and a government that puts people first". "In 2016 our mission will be to show people that we will help them reach their aspirations, that we have a record of delivery for our communities and that our values are needed in the assembly now more than ever," she said. But while all four party leaders push their own messages home, they will also be keeping one eye on the challenge from UKIP, and what it may mean come 5 May. Opinion polls have suggested UKIP could win several seats in the Senedd. Their Welsh leader Nathan Gill told his party conference in the autumn that he was "extremely hopeful" of winning seven or eight assembly seats. "I have long predicted Wales will be one of the strongest regions for UKIP in the United Kingdom," he said. "Next May will see that come to fruition."

Summary: The assembly's four party leaders have delivered New Year messages with an eye on the 2016 elections.


Marian Brown, 17, was shot dead in disputed circumstances in June 1972. Her family claim she was killed by shots fired by soldiers. The witness, know as 'Soldier B', told Belfast Coroner's Court that his Army unit exchanged gunfire with one gunman. Soldier B said he fired all 20 rounds in his rifle. A barrister for Marian Brown's family, told the witness: "You emptied your magazine." She added that his actions were "an exceptional state of affairs". Ms Brown was pregnant at the time of her death, and during a previous hearing, the inquest was told she had just kissed her teenage boyfriend goodnight before the pair were caught up in gunfire. On Thursday, the court heard Soldier B was 18 when he first arrived in Northern Ireland, a few months before the shooting. On the night Ms Brown was killed, he was part of a Royal Anglian Regiment patrol which had set up a vehicle checkpoint in the Roden Street area of Belfast. The commander of his unit claimed in evidence last week that a number of gunmen fired at the soldiers. However, Soldier B told the court there was one gunman. He also told the court that he did not shout a warning. When asked by a barrister how he felt when he was told that Marion Brown had been killed, he replied: "Not very good." Soldier B added: "Too many young people were killed out there." The inquest will reconvene in August.

Summary: A soldier fired all his ammunition around the time an innocent teenager was killed in west Belfast in 45 years ago, a coroner's court has heard.


The Christmas Day meals will take place in Manchester, Leeds and London after Mr Sissay, who is Chancellor of Manchester University, raised Â£38,000. The poet, who was in a Wigan children's home from the age of 12 to 18, said he wanted to create happy memories. A group of volunteers has sourced the venues, transport, food and presents. The dinners are being provided for care leavers in the three cities who are aged between 18 and 30. "At its most simple the Christmas dinner offers a memory so next year the person can look back and think I was worth something then," Mr Sissay said. "Christmas Day actually exposes the inadequacies of a system which treats children as if they are a problem because that day the child stands alone thinking 'I must be a problem, I'm obviously not worth anything because there is nobody here'." The 48-year-old said his own early Christmas memories were "without family in virtually empty children's homes with staff who didn't want to be there". "You have this secret room inside yourself and as Christmas approaches you draw back to that room. Each time you hear or feel the nature of family you are reminded of what you just do not have." Mr Sissay said he believes people continue to feel isolated at Christmas after leaving care. The first Christmas dinner took place in Manchester in 2013 and was extended to a second city, London, in 2014. The money has been raised through crowd funding.

Summary: Young people who have spent part of their childhood in care have been invited to special Christmas dinners by Manchester poet Lemn Sissay.


Up to six shots were fired. It is believed the man was shot in the head. The shooting happened outside a pub in Sheriff Street/Oriel Street area at about 12:30 local time on Thursday. RTÃ‰ is reporting that the attack may be linked to a gangland feud and that Thursday's shooting may be a case of mistaken identity.

Summary: A man believed to be in his 20s has been shot dead in Dublin.


The issue of immigration loomed large in the south-western state, the biggest prize in the latest round of contests. Polls showed that Mr Trump's anti-immigration message resonated with the state's conservative voters. With Arizona's growing Latino population, Mrs Clinton continued her success by courting minority voters. Keeping his campaign in the race, Democrat Bernie Sanders decisively won caucuses in two smaller states, Idaho and Utah. The Utah Republican caucuses were won by Texas Senator Ted Cruz. He also received a welcome boost with the endorsement of former Florida governor Jeb Bush, who pulled out of the race last month. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump effectively held serve in Tuesday's slate of primaries and caucuses. Both posted sizable wins in Arizona, which - thanks to the state's population - balanced out losses elsewhere. For Mr Trump to have a realistic path to securing the Republican nomination before the party's convention he needed Arizona's winner-take-all primary. The state proved to be fertile territory for the front-runner's anti-immigration, border-security pitch. Mr Trump is still on pace to near the magic delegate number of 1,237. Unless momentum changes significantly, it's going to be a nail-biter. The New Yorker's Utah loss was notable for its size, denying him any delegates there and proving that while Mr Trump has broad appeal among Republicans, that does not extend to the state's sizeable Mormon population. There's only one Utah, however, and many more states ahead that could be friendlier to Mr Trump. Mrs Clinton's comfortable win over Bernie Sanders in Arizona was more surprising, as the Vermont senator had invested considerable resources there. He dominated the smaller Utah and Idaho caucuses, however - offering further proof of his appeal in states with a less diverse voter pool. Mr Sanders made little, if any, headway in the delegate count, however. He needs more big wins, without setbacks like Arizona - and soon. During a victory speech in Seattle, Mrs Clinton addressed the terrorist attacks in Brussels on Tuesday, pushing back against the Republican candidates' response to the bombings. Earlier on Tuesday, Mr Trump reiterated his plan to ban Muslims from travelling to the US and suggested that the US should torture terrorism suspects. "We live in a complex and dangerous world," Mrs Clinton said. "And we need a commander-in-chief that can provide leadership that is strong, smart and above all steady in taking on these threats. The last thing we need are leaders who incite more fear," she said, alluding to Mr Trump. The Republican primary in Arizona was a winner-take-all race, adding 58 delegates to Mr Trump's sizable lead. Primary results 22 March - Complete results from Arizona, Idaho and Utah Trump struggles to win over Mormons - Unlike other religious groups, Mormons aren't sold on the front-runner Who is funding the US election? - Money is a big issue in the 2016 US presidential race Could Hillary Clinton face jail time? - The case of David Petraeus may signal how she will fare The property tycoon's win complicates efforts by Mr Cruz and Ohio Governor John Kasich to stop

Summary: US presidential front-runners, Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump, have continued their winning streaks, taking Arizona.


Contractors have been appointed for the scheme from the M25 to Crawley. The move allows the hard shoulder to be used on the motorway which carries more than 120,000 vehicles each day, Highways England said. But the AA has raised concerns and said the "jury is still out" on smart motorways which use technology to control traffic. The M23 scheme is expected to cost between £148.4m and £211.2m, creating a four-lane stretch from a three-lane section. Highways England said other smart motorways had a good safety record and officers could respond quickly if people did break down in a live lane. The spokesman said "environmentally-sound" smart motorways also cost less than widening schemes and they used less land. But Paul Watters, from the AA, said smart motorways needed to be evaluated after a reasonably long period. He claimed the Surrey/Sussex scheme would be "permanent all-lane running", meaning four lanes would in operation all the time, and he added: "We need to see how we're faring with those." Mr Watters added there had been reports of drivers continuing on closed lanes, and surveys had shown people still did not fully understand smart motorways. He said the scheme was justified because traffic was increasing and the M23 served both Gatwick and the M25, but the AA had concerns about using the hard shoulder - leaving no spare capacity for the future - and about the distance between refuge areas.

Summary: A smart motorway scheme is to be built on the M23 in Surrey and West Sussex at a cost of up to £211m.


Hamilton finished third as Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg won and is 33 points behind the German with a maximum of 100 still available. The world champion said: "That's a healthy margin for Nico. He did a great job so congratulations to him. "It is going very well for him. I just have to try to do the best job I can." Rosberg's ninth victory of the season means he can now afford to finish second behind Hamilton in all the remaining races and still win the championship. Hamilton made a bad start from second place on the grid and fell to eighth on the first lap but fought back to finish behind Red Bull's Max Verstappen. Hamilton is flying back to Europe with Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff and non-executive chairman Niki Lauda. But Wolff said the flight was not the right time to address with Hamilton the series of media controversies in which he found himself embroiled at Suzuka. Wolff said: "Just after such a race is not the right moment to really put the finger where it hurts. We need to calm down and regroup. "My learning from the last couple of years is that 24 hours later things look kind of different than they are here an hour after the race. "So our main emphasis will be on building him up and just enjoying the ride home. And we have 10 days before [the next race in] Austin and he will come back stronger there." Wolff rejected suggestions that the title was now as good as won for Rosberg, who has won three of the past four races and benefited from Hamilton's engine failure while leading in Malaysia a week before Japan. Without that retirement, Hamilton would be two points behind Rosberg. "Thirty-three points is a lot but you can see how quick it goes," Wolff said. "The way Nico is approaching the championship in taking each race as a singular event is the right strategy for him. "Equally, Lewis functions best when he is under pressure and has a target. I have no doubt it is going to be an intense fight to the end. But it is far from over." Rosberg said: "My thoughts are that my approach is going quite well at the moment, of just looking at the race at hand. "I came here to win and I managed to win, so I'm really happy with that. "Of course I am well aware of the 33 points but there is still a long way to go. "And Lewis is still Lewis and he is always going to be tough to beat. "He is going to give it everything so there is no point to start thinking about that because it is working quite well to stay in the moment." Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Lewis Hamilton says he will give the remaining four races "everything I've got" after a major blow to his title chances at the Japanese Grand Prix.


The bond, which will pay a fixed gross rate of interest of 6.50% a year until 2022, was on sale from 24 April to 6 May. David Armstrong, the club's chief executive, said the response had been "very positive" and offered stability for the club's future. Wasps play in the Aviva Premiership at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. The club moved to the 32,600-seater stadium from Adams Park, High Wycombe, in December 2014. "The funds raised [from bond sales] will enable us to restructure our balance sheet and pay down our existing debt, including the loans we acquired with the Ricoh Arena," Mr Armstrong said. "We now have a solid foundation for the long-term future of the club and look forward to the future with confidence." Minimum initial investment in the bond was £2,000 - which, like any investment, has risks involved. There are plans for it to be tradable on the London Stock Exchange's Order Book for Retail Bonds. The bonds will be guaranteed by the two key operating companies, Wasps Holdings and Arena Coventry Ltd, including the Ricoh Arena. Interest will be paid on 13 November and 13 May in each year with the investment due to be paid back in full on 13 May, 2022. Trading in the bonds is earmarked to start on 14 May.

Summary: English rugby union club Wasps has reached its £35m target with the sale of its seven-year bond.