There were suggestions that Yorkshire spinner Adil Rashid, yet to play a Test this year, might come into the side. But batsman James Vince was passed fit after a dislocated finger, while England will stick with four seam bowlers and Moeen Ali's off-spin. England have won successive matches to take a 2-1 lead into the final Test. Leg-spinner Rashid has been released to play for his county Yorkshire in Thursday's T20 Blast quarter-final against Glamorgan in Cardiff. Nottinghamshire pace bowler Jake Ball was the other player in the 13-man squad omitted from the final XI. Rashid took 5-64 on his debut against Pakistan in October and had been tipped to play only his fourth Test, given that he is expected to feature prominently during the winter tours to the spin-friendly conditions of Bangladesh and India. But England skipper Alastair Cook said he was happy with his five-man attack, who each took two wickets in the second innings at Edgbaston as the hosts won by 141 runs. Worcestershire all-rounder Moeen, 29, took the final wicket with a smart caught and bowled and now has 75 wickets from his 29 Tests, at an average of 41.05. "I think the pitch will turn but our four seamers are bowling well and Mo took a massive stride in that last game," Cook said. Asked about Rashid, he added: "If we were 3-0 up it might have been different but the series is very much alive. "We stuck with Mo because he's such a valuable member of the side with the runs he has scored and in the last game he bowled really well. "Adil is clearly going to get a chance in the winter, he's still got one-day cricket here to keep that international experience going and when he gets that chance he's got to take it." If England can avoid defeat at The Oval they will hold the series trophies against all nine of their Test opponents for the first time. Victory could bring the possibility of a return to the top of the Test rankings for the first time since 2012, but that is dependent on various permutations in other current series around the world. How can England get to number one? Try the ICC Test rankings predictor (external site) "It shocked me a little bit when someone told me it could happen because I thought we're still a way off that," Cook told BBC Sport. "To become the number one side in the world you have to win consistently away from home and possibly be a little more experienced across the board. "In 2011-12, every guy had close to 50 games and you could name that 12 if everyone was fit. "We're not quite at that situation, there's a few more places up for grabs, there's a lot of talent but I feel we need to work a bit harder to get there because there is a lot more for this side to do." England: Alastair Cook (capt), Alex Hales, Joe Root, James Vince, Gary Ballance, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes,

Summary: England have kept the same team that won at Edgbaston for the final Test of the four-match series against Pakistan, which starts at The Oval on Thursday.


The union Unite said all but two of 75 "operatives" based at the Port of Grangemouth had voted for action in a ballot. The workers include crane drivers and loaders. It is understood that about 20 engineers who are also based at the site are not involved in the action. The strike is due to start at 00:01 on Tuesday. Unite said the action had been called after port owner Forth Ports announced changes to shifts. The union said the new rotas, which affect night shifts and weekend work, amounted to "a de facto pay cut". Forth Ports has yet to comment on the action. A Unite official said: "We are ready and prepared to negotiate with management." Grangemouth currently handles more than 150,000 containers annually, with daily sailings to Rotterdam, Antwerp, Felixstowe and Hamburg.

Summary: Workers at Scotland's largest container port are to begin a two-week strike on Tuesday in a dispute over rotas and pay.


Sakho, 23, who has 14 France caps, will cost around £18m from Paris St-Germain. Sporting Lisbon's Ilori, 20, has represented Portugal at youth level but is still eligible to play for England because he is born in London. Sakho told the club's website: "I came here because the project at Liverpool interests me. I'm really looking forward to playing my first game." He is manager Brendan Rodgers's most expensive signing of the summer and can play in the centre of defence as well as at left-back. Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre said: "He's an important marquee signing for us. It was a difficult one to do and it was a difficult one for us to get, but I'm very pleased that we've been able to attract him to the club." Ilori, who cost £7m, said: "Liverpool have a great team and I think it's the place for me to be at the moment. "There have been some great teams here in the past, the club has won a lot of trophies and I want to be a part of it." Rodgers has now signed seven players this summer following the captures of defender Kolo Toure, striker Iago Aspas, winger Luis Alberto, goalkeeper Simon Mignolet and left-back Aly Cissokho. Liverpool prioritised defensive recruitments because Sebastian Coates has been ruled out for most of the season while Toure and Cissokho are also injured. Sakho and Ilori were both at Anfield on Sunday to watch Liverpool beat Manchester United to move top of the Premier League. Meanwhile, forward Daniel Pacheco has left Liverpool to join Spanish second tier side AD Alcorcon. The 22-year-old had struggled to break into the Reds first-team and failed to score in his 17 senior appearances during his six years with the Merseysiders. He was sent out on loan to Rayo Vallecano, Norwich City and Huesca but has now moved to Alcorcon on a permanent basis. I will always be a red," tweeted Pacheco. "It's been my house and I will never forget it. Thanks to all you fans for the support and hope we celebrate the Premier League [title] this season."

Summary: Liverpool have signed central defenders Mamadou Sakho and Tiago Ilori for a combined fee of about £25m.


Gunmen stormed the al-Jawhara shopping centre in Baghdad al-Jadida on Monday evening, after setting off a car bomb. When security forces stormed the building, two assailants detonated explosive belts, while two others were shot dead, police sources say. At the same time, 20 people died when two bombs exploded north of Baghdad. Security sources said an improvised explosive device was detonated at a tea shop in the town of Muqdadiya, which is some 80km (50 miles) from the capital. A second device blew up as medics rushed to the scene to treat the wounded. Later, five civilians were killed when a car bomb exploded in exploded in the south-eastern Baghdad suburb of Nahrawan, police and medics say. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the bombings in Muqdadiya and Nahrawan, but IS said in a statement posted online that it was behind the attack on the Baghdad shopping centre, which is located in a predominantly Shia district. The Sunni Muslim jihadist group, which controls large swathes of northern and western Iraq, said it had targeted "rejectionist heathens" - its derogatory term for Shia. Seven people, including two policemen, were killed by the car bomb blast at the start of the attack, police and medics told the Reuters news agency. Another five were shot dead as the militants stormed the building, while six died when two of the assailants detonated their explosive vests, the sources said. Interior ministry spokesman Brigadier General Saad Maan denied initial reports that people had been held hostage by the militants, according to Reuters. An interior ministry source meanwhile told the BBC that several attackers might have escaped, contradicting a claim by a police source that four had been arrested.

Summary: The jihadist group Islamic State (IS) says it targeted Shia Muslims in an attack on a Baghdad shopping centre, which reportedly killed 18 people.


More organisations are now in difficulty, compared with the same point last year. Budget pressures may partly be due to hospitals hiring more nurses. But the Department of Health says hard decisions on public finances have meant it has increased the overall NHS budget. The financial outlook appears to be deteriorating across all types of NHS organisations providing care in England. There are 102 NHS organisations, mainly hospitals, which have their finances overseen by a new body called the Trust Development Authority. Recent board papers from the TDA show 33 expect to be overspent by the end of March. This suggests a number may struggle to demonstrate the standards of financial governance needed to become more independent foundation trusts. Among the 147 existing foundation trusts, 38 are already known to be expecting overspends, with those figures due to be updated soon by their regulator Monitor. Some of the increased financial pressure may be due to an increase in the number of nurses employed. In the year up to October 2013 an additional 2,390 nurses were taken on by trusts in England. Prof John Appleby, chief economist of the Kings Fund health think-tank, said there was every indication that senior managers were putting the standard of care first. "We've had terrible incidents like Mid Staffs. We've had a number of reports produced by the NHS, and independently, suggesting that the NHS really needs to get a grips of its quality of care and services. "And you can see boards making that choice - between perhaps overspending, but maintaining quality." A recent Kings Fund survey of finance directors suggested a growing number were gloomy about the financial prospects, although it was only a small sample who replied. At the beginning of the financial year 20% of all types of trusts in England were expecting a deficit, but that has now risen to 29%. Nick Samuels, the Foundation Trust Network spokesman said " All the evidence we have is that our members are finding it increasingly difficult financially, and the situation is getting worse quickly. "All NHS trusts have been asked to review their staffing ratios as a result of the response to the Francis report into Mid Staffs. "We know a very large number of trusts have had to increase number of staff increasing costs. "For a hospital, between 60-70% of their costs are pay, and that's higher for community and mental health trusts." Between now and the end of the year the forecast position could either improve, or deteriorate further. NHS England holds a Â£60m fund which can be used for one-off help to financially troubled non-foundation trusts this year. It is small in comparison to the net predicted deficit of Â£250m, but may be enough to lift those with the smallest financial problems out of deficit. Andy Burnham, the shadow health secretary, said the NHS was facing a "growing financial crisis" because focus had switched to reorganisation. And he warned: "As financial panic spreads, patients will be denied treatments and wards will cut back on staff." But the Department of Health said

Summary: Almost one in three NHS trusts in England is now forecasting they will end the financial year overspent, official figures show.


The ITV2 show sees single men and women put together in a Majorcan villa to find love and win a Â£50,000 prize. So far this series, there have been several instances of, shall we say, intimate behaviour taking place. But broadcasting regulator Ofcom says it has actually received far more complaints about scenes that show the contestants smoking. The series airs after the 21:00 watershed but has still attracted 46 complaints to date. More than half of those - 24 - were from viewers objecting to the portrayal of smoking. Fifteen of the complaints were made about the promotion of "sexual material and promiscuity". The remaining complaints were for bad language, grievances about a racial slur and violence (for the time when a contestant threw a cushion "aggressively"). Ofcom has said it will assess the 46 complaints before deciding whether to investigate further. The ITV2 show has a large following and an audience that includes pop singer Adele. Speaking at the second of her Wembley dates last week, she labelled one of the contestants a "tramp" for taking part in a show in which "real people have real sex on real TV". Falling in love isn't easy - let alone falling in love on national television, writes entertainment reporter Genevieve Hassan. But that's what 13 sexy singletons hope to do on Love Island, which is halfway through its third series on ITV2. If you've never seen it before, the premise is to couple up and convince the public to keep you on the island in order to win Â£50,000 - all while trying to find your perfect match. Think Big Brother but with board shorts, bikinis and more under-the-sheets shenanigans than you can shake a stick at, as the couples chop and change throughout the series. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Summary: Viewers have been complaining about Love Island - but not for the reason you might think.


Quay Fresh and Frozen Foods, in New Quay, produces 800 tonnes of crushed whelk shell waste each year. In December 2016, it was granted a licence to dump some of it into the sea, despite complaints from residents. Its collaboration with the university's Seacams 2 project aims to find commercially viable uses for the waste. Researchers are looking into several possibilities, including water filtration media, soil conditioners and the potential for creating an environmentally friendly alternative to microbeads. Quay Food's director Mandy Andrews said: "We want to ensure that we have a sustainable and stable fishing industry. "We hope that by exploring options to maximise the efficient use of all parts of the shellfish, we can contribute to a better future for our family of employers here and for the fishermen that our business supports."

Summary: Researchers from Swansea University have joined forces with a Ceredigion food company to find new uses for shellfish waste.


Tower Hamlets Council said it would sell Draped Seated Woman after "unprecedented" budget cuts. The work has not yet been valued but a Moore sold for £17m earlier this year. The council said the rising threat of metal theft and vandalism made it too expensive to insure if it was on show. The sculpture was bought by the former London County Council for £6,000 in 1960. The bronze sculpture, nicknamed Old Flo, was installed on the Stifford council estate in 1962 but was vandalised and moved to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park in 1997. A council spokesperson said: "With unprecedented cuts to council budgets, the council finds itself in a difficult situation and being forced to make hard decisions. "As the borough does not have the funds required to insure or maintain the upkeep of the work, releasing these necessary funds will enable the council to support front-line services." Tower Hamlets mayor Lutfur Rahman added: "It is with great regret that I take this decision but we are faced with a stark choice in these times of recession." The sculpture is expected to be auctioned by Christie's in February. No valuation has been made but Tower Hamlets said estimates had ranged from £4m-£17m. The council is having to make cuts of £100m per year over the next three years. Richard Calvocoressi, director of the Henry Moore Foundation, said he sympathised with the council's position but added that it would be "very sad" if the sculpture was no longer on public display. Metal theft has become a major problem in recent years. In 2005, a large Moore work was taken from the foundation in Hertfordshire, while a sundial by the artist was removed from the same location this July. Last December, a bronze work by Barbara Hepworth was stolen from Dulwich Park in south London. Tower Hamlets Council had considered moving Draped Seated Woman to private land in Canary Wharf but has instead chosen to "explore options" for a sale. The auction of council artworks to meet budget shortfalls is normally frowned upon in the art world. The last significant case was in 2006, when Bury Council was expelled from the Museums Association for selling an LS Lowry painting for £1.4m. The Museums Association said it could not act in this instance because Draped Seated Woman was an individual piece of public art and not part of a museum collection.

Summary: A major Henry Moore sculpture is to be sold by a London council to pay for front-line services after it was decided that it could not be safely displayed on council land.


Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that American Martin, also undefeated, is a possible opponent for Joshua at London's O2 Arena on 9 April. Martin, 29, has won 23 and drawn one of 24 fights and beat Vyacheslav Glazkov for the vacant IBF belt in January. An Olympic gold medallist at London 2012, 26-year-old Joshua has 15 knockouts from 15 professional fights. He most recently beat Dillian Whyte with a seventh-round knockout to claim the British heavyweight title, the first time he has been taken past the third round. Tyson Fury was stripped of the IBF world heavyweight title after he opted for a rematch against Ukrainian Glazkov's compatriot Wladimir Klitschko rather than face the mandatory challenger.

Summary: Unbeaten British heavyweight Anthony Joshua is in talks over an IBF world title fight against Charles Martin.


She singled out four forces for having no black police officers - but two of those constabularies hit back, saying they had at least one black officer. Mrs May said the proportion of black and Asian officers was "simply not good enough". Critics said funding cuts were restricting recruitment of officers. The home secretary also said that stop and search reforms "must continue". And she challenged police over the number of female officers, who currently make up 28% of the police workforce - despite representing 51% of the population. During a speech to the National Black Police Association conference, Mrs May said "diversity profiles" showed no force had a black and minority ethnic representation reflecting its local population. Mrs May said she hoped the figures would act as a "wake-up call". She quoted data suggesting four forces - Cheshire, Durham, Dyfed-Powys and North Yorkshire - did not have a single black officer. The four forces do have officers from other ethnic minorities, according to the most recent Home Office figures, which are based on information officers volunteer themselves. But both Durham Constabulary and Dyfed-Powys Police said they did have black officers. Det Con Waheed Mughal, chair of Durham Black and Asian Police Association, said: "I can confirm that the force does have a British Black Caribbean officer who serves in the north of the county as well as at least 19 other black and minority ethnic officers." Julia Mulligan, police and crime commissioner for North Yorkshire, said the force had needed to recruit BME officers from other areas of the UK because of small numbers within the force's area. A Cheshire Police spokesman said: "Despite our current efforts, more needs to be done particularly to recruit officers of Afro-Caribbean descent." Met Assistant Commissioner Helen King also questioned figures being quoted, and said that four chief officers in London were black or minority ethnic. She added that, of London's 32 boroughs, five were lead by BME chief superintendents. By Danny Shaw, BBC home affairs correspondent Although a dispute about the precise figures on ethnic diversity may have blunted Theresa May's message, the broad point she is making remains: for police to have the confidence of the public they must be more racially representative of the communities they serve. There have been improvements since the Macpherson report into the murder of Stephen Lawrence in 1999 branded the Metropolitan Police as "institutionally racist". However, targets for BME officers set after the report have not been met. Although the proportion of new BME officers appears to be rising, recruitment is not at a high enough level - because of budget cuts - to make a significant difference. Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe wants a change to the law which would, in effect, allow forces to impose BME recruitment quotas. The home secretary is against that and there is little wider appetite for such a fundamental reform. Watch children give their views on black and ethnic minority police officers Chief Constable Giles York, from the National Police Chiefs Council, said the rate of recruitment of officers from black and

Summary: The public will not have confidence in the police unless there are more black and ethnic minority officers, Home Secretary Theresa May has said.


The 27-year old made the podium at Rio 2016 in the men's 85kg category with a lift of 390kg. Having already served a two-year doping ban, he could now face a lifetime ban. "There is no final decision on sanctions relating to the Rio Olympics yet," the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) said in a statement. The IWF has declined to make any further comment until the case is closed, but the officially endorsed World Weightlifting magazine has promoted fourth-placed Denis Ulanov from Kazakhstan to the bronze medal and lists Sincraian as disqualified. Norwegian three-time Olympic cross-country skiing medallist Therese Johaug has also failed a doping test for the prohibited steroid clostebol. Her country's ski federation said the substance had been in dcame from a sun lotion given to her by team doctor Fredrik Bendiksen, who has resigned and described the violation as his "personal mistake as a doctor".

Summary: Romanian Olympic weightlifting bronze medallist Gabriel Sincraian has tested positive for the banned substance testosterone.


The visitors led 14-6 at half-time after two tries from Thomas Waldrom wiped out Gopperth's two kicks. Wasps' Charles Piutau and Chiefs prop Harry Williams traded tries and Gareth Steenson kicked Exeter 24-11 ahead. Frank Halai gave Wasps hope, but Exeter looked set to hang on until Gopperth converted Piutau's last-second try. Wasps, who won the Heineken Cup in 2004 and 2007, will play Saracens in the last four at Reading's Madejski Stadium on 23 April after the English champions fought back from a half-time deficit to beat Northampton 29-20 in the second semi-final on Saturday night. Match-winner Gopperth was mobbed by his team-mates as the ball sailed over the posts from the right touchline, sparking wild celebrations among the Wasps fans at the Ricoh Arena. Exeter players slumped to the turf in disappointment as the Premiership club, only promoted to the English top flight six years ago, missed out on their first European semi-final. The Chiefs had defended admirably throughout the quarter-final, particularly in the opening half hour when they limited their dominant hosts to just two Gopperth penalties. And tries from Waldrom and Williams, plus the reliable boot of Steenson, left a quietened home crowd fearing the worst. But Exeter's efforts finally told as Wasps produced a memorable fightback in the final 15 minutes. With Exeter threatening, the home side played out from behind their posts as Elliot Daly and Christian Wade turned last-ditch defending into an attack full of sharp running and trickery, Halai eventually finishing off a few phases later and Gopperth converting for 24-18. Wasps relentlessly pounded the tiring away defence in search of a dramatic finale - and it finally arrived. The game had ticked past 80 minutes when Piutau raced on to a flat pass to dart through the Exeter line, and Gopperth applied the coup de grace. Gopperth, 32, told BBC Radio 5 live sports extra: "As a goalkicker they are the moments you practice night and day. "I had to treat it as my first kick of the match. I was relaxed and as soon as it hit the foot I've never celebrated so much. As soon as I struck it, I knew it was good. "The win was a great team effort from that position and we showed a lot of character. I was happy to finish it off for the boys." Wasps: Charles Piutau; Christian Wade, Elliot Daly, Siale Piutau, Frank Halai; Jimmy Gopperth, Dan Robson; Matt Mullan, Carlo Festuccia, Jake Cooper-Woolley; Joe Launchbury, Kearnan Myall; James Haskell (capt), George Smith, Nathan Hughes. Replacements: Ashley Johnson, Simon McIntyre, Lorenzo Cittadini, Bradley Davies, Thomas Young, Joe Simpson, Ruaridh Jackson, Rob Miller Exeter: Lachie Turner; Jack Nowell, Henry Slade, Ian Whitten, Olly Woodburn; Gareth Steenson (capt), Will Chudley; Ben Moon, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Moray Low; Mitch Lees, Geoff Parling; Don Armand, Julian Salvi, Thomas Waldrom. Replacements: Jack Yeandle, Alec Hepburn, Harry Williams, Damian Welch, Dave Ewers, Dave Lewis, Michele Campagnaro, James Short.

Summary: Jimmy Gopperth kept his nerve to kick Wasps into a European Champions Cup semi-final against Saracens after an extraordinary win against Exeter.


Said Djinnit had been hosting talks between the governing party and those who do not want President Pierre Nkurunziza to stand for re-election. His announcement has sparked weeks of protests in Burundi and a failed coup. The election was due in June but was put back to 15 July following pressure from regional leaders. Mr Djinnit was aware of the "positions expressed... on his role as facilitator by some Burundian parties", according to a UN statement. They had complained that the talks were not focusing on the root cause of the crisis, which they say is the third-term bid. Whatâ€™s behind the coup bid? President Pierre Nkurunziza profile African news updates But Mr Djinnit said that though the dialogue had not achieved agreement on the "candidature of President Nkurunziza", there had been "progress" in other areas. One of the leaders of the anti-third-term protests, Nininahazwe Pacifique, has welcomed the resignation saying that Mr Djinnit had "no choice". The president "should follow this beautiful example," he added. The presidential election was postponed by 18 days, which falls short of a call by regional leaders to delay the poll by at least six weeks. Though he is stepping down from his role as talks mediator, Mr Djinnit remains the UN's envoy to the Great Lakes region, a UN official says.

Summary: UN envoy Said Djinnit has stepped down as mediator in the Burundi crisis - a demand of those opposed to the president's third-term bid.


Riot police in Rio de Janeiro had encircled the area early on Saturday expecting a court order to evict them. The building is meant to be demolished as part of preparations for next year's World Cup. Community leaders said they were ready to fight back with bows and arrows. Campaigners say the eviction and demolition of the historic building - Rio's former indigenous museum, built in 1862 - are unnecessary. The community, known as Aldeia Maracana (or Maracana tribe), settled in the disused building six years ago. 'Tourist attraction' Brazilian authorities say the area needs to be cleared for the circulation of fans during the 2014 World Cup. Rio's governor Sergio Cabral recently said the demolition was being demanded by the Fifa, the international football federation. But Fifa's office in Brazil issued a letter denying the claim, says the BBC's Julia Carneiro in Rio. There are plans to build a car park in the area. A nearby state school is also due to be demolished, despite protests by parents. Several matches will be played in Brazil's biggest and most famous stadium, including the World Cup final. When it reopens, in the next few months, it will have a total capacity of 78,000 spectators. Maracana will also host the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2016 Olympics. The old Indigenous Museum, which belongs to the federal government, is in urgent need of repair. More than 20 families live there, planting traditional herbs and tobacco. Campaign groups have tried to save it and keep the indigenous community where it has lived for the past six years. The community hoped to be able to showcase their way of life to tourists during the World Cup. Opposition legislator at the Rio de Janeiro Assembly Marcelo Freixo said tourists "would rather see a historic building next to the stadium than a car park or fast food joint". A legal battle has been going on for months. The local authorities have failed to get the court order, but campaigners expect the local authorities to continue pursuing the eviction in the next few days.

Summary: A Brazilian indigenous community that has been facing eviction from a building next to the Maracana football stadium has celebrated the police's decision to leave the area.


Sunday Leader's Faraz Shauketaly, who holds dual British and Sri Lankan citizenship, was rushed to hospital after being shot in the neck. A doctor who treated Mr Shauketaly said the journalist was now out of danger. Rights groups say more than a dozen media employees have been killed in Sri Lanka over the past decade. None of the murders has been solved. The BBC's Charles Haviland in Colombo says Mr Shauketaly was on the phone to a colleague at the Sunday Leader on Friday evening at his home in Mount Lavinia when the call was cut. Shortly afterwards he answered a call and said he had been shot in the neck by three intruders, who had then escaped. A group of foreign lodgers at his house said he was covered in blood and calling for help. Mr Shauketaly, 52, was taken to intensive care, where doctors pronounced him out of danger and have been working to remove a bullet. Mr Shauketaly holds British and Sri Lankan passports and the UK government has called on the authorities to bring the attackers to justice. Our correspondent says Mr Shauketaly had voiced fears that his investigative reporting might be putting him in danger, especially after strangers had called at his house recently asking for his whereabouts. Four years ago, the Sunday Leader's editor, Lasantha Wickrematunge, was shot dead by a group of masked men on motorbikes. The case, which has never been solved, highlighted the dismal state of press freedom in the country, analysts said. "There has been a range of attacks in Sri Lanka on journalists, civil society organisations and others in recent years. To date, too many incidents have had little investigation and no resolution," UK Foreign Office Minister Alastair Burt said in a statement. The Sunday Leader had long had a reputation for being outspokenly anti-government. Its profile changed last year when it was bought by a well-connected businessman and retracted some of its articles, but it still does a considerable amount of investigative reporting. Last month, Sri Lanka was placed 162nd out of 179 in a Press Freedom Index compiled by Reporters Without Borders.

Summary: A reporter from a newspaper in Sri Lanka has been shot by a group of unidentified men at his home near the capital, Colombo.


The 24-year-old moves south for a reported £12m, and has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract. The Ghana international made 24 Premier League appearances in 2015-16 as the Foxes won their first title. But he has started only one league game this season and has not featured at all since the 5-0 Champions League defeat at Porto on 7 December. Schlupp, who can play in defence, midfield or attack, was left out of Ghana's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. He began his career at Leicester - making 150 appearances for the club, scoring 15 goals - and had a loan spell at Brentford during 2010-11. West Brom boss Tony Pulis had been interested in Schlupp, who joins a Palace side 17th in the Premier League. The Eagles, one point above the relegation zone, visit West Ham on Saturday, a game Schlupp is available for. Allardyce said: "He will bring strength and experience to the defence and will be a major asset for the club." Sunderland manager David Moyes had earlier confirmed the club had rejected a bid from Palace for Netherlands defender Patrick van Aanholt. This site is optimised for modern web browsers, and does not fully support your browser

Summary: Sam Allardyce has made versatile Leicester player Jeffrey Schlupp his first signing as Crystal Palace boss.


Teleperformance provides outsourced customer service for well-known brands and government organisations. The jobs will be created by 2018 and will generate ??12m in salaries for the local economy. They will have an average salary of ??14,700. Invest NI is offering financial backing of ??2.5m. The Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) offered ??249,500 worth of support with pre-employment training for 100 people. Teleperformance opened its first call centre in Bangor in 1998 and now has 182,000 employees across 270 centres in 62 countries. It currently employs nearly 2,000 people in Bangor and Newry. Finance Minister Arlene Foster said the reinvestment by Teleperformance was "a significant endorsement for Northern Ireland". "The job opportunities created will not only benefit people in Enniskillen but also those in the surrounding areas," she said. "There will be a wide variety of roles appealing to those looking to develop their career, and those looking to return to work. "There will also be opportunities for young people, who will benefit greatly from training and skills development as they begin their working career." Alistair Niederer of Teleperformance said the firm was delighted to be "growing its presence" in Northern Ireland. "It is our philosophy to transform passion into excellence and Northern Ireland had proven to be a great place for us to do this," he added. Employment and Learning Minister Stephen Farry said the new jobs would "provide a variety of opportunities, offering flexible meaningful employment in a range of positions and the opportunity to develop important, transferable skills".

Summary: A call centre company is to create 800 new jobs in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh.


Security organisations had previously identified Iran as one of at least eight countries targeted by the code. The spyware is believed to have been designed to steal data to help launch further cyber attacks. The sender has not been identified, but researchers have found a reference to a US television programme in Duqu's code. The Iranian news agency, IRNA, reported that the country's cyber defence unit was taking steps to combat the infection. "The software to control the virus has been developed and made available to organisations and corporations," Brigadier General Gholamreza Jalali, head of Iran's civil defence body, is quoted as saying. "All the organisations and centres that could be susceptible to being contaminated are being controlled." Mr Jalali said a "final report" into which organisations had been targeted was still being worked on. Last year the Iranian government accused the West of trying to disrupt its nuclear facilities using the Stuxnet worm computer attack. Then in April 2011 officials said the country's facilities had been targeted by a second piece of malware dubbed "Stars". Officials now describe the Duqu attack as the "third virus" to hit Iran. The computer security specialist Kaspersky Lab said it believed that "Stars" was a keylogging program that may have been part of the same attack that installed Duqu. Keylogging programs are able to collect information about a computer system, take screenshots, search for files and capture passwords. The firm also provided more detail about how Duqu worked based on its analysis of other targets. It said another unidentified company received an email from an individual identifying himself as Mr B Jason who requested a joint business venture. The firm believed this was a reference to the Jason Bourne books and spy movies. The recipient was asked to open a Microsoft Word attachment that referenced the targeted company's name in its title, and thus did not appear to be spam. It said that for every victim a separate set of attack files was created using a different control server. The firm said this happened at least 12 times. When the addressee opened the file the malware became active through a Truetype font exploit, but did nothing until it detected that there had been no keyboard or mouse activity for ten minutes. Kaspersky Lab said the font was called Dexter Regular and its creators were identified as Showtime Inc. "This is another prank pulled by the Duqu authors, since Showtime Inc is the cable broadcasting company behind the TV series Dexter, about a CSI doctor who happens also to be a serial killer," the report said. The firm said the exploit then loaded a driver onto the system. Analysis of the driver suggested it was compiled as long ago as August 2007. "If this information is correct, then the authors of Duqu must have been working on this project for over four years," the report said. The firm said the driver then began a process that led to the Duqu trojan being installed allowing the attackers to introduce new modules, infect other networked computers, and collect

Summary: Iran has confirmed some of its computer systems were infected with the Duqu trojan, but said it has found a way to control the malware.


It is an important question and the public deserves a straight answer. Yet in the current heated debate it risks being both politicised and blurred by conflation with other issues like the economy, migration and policies towards Russia. So what are the facts? The UK is currently at threat level "severe", the second highest on the scale, meaning the government judges a terrorist attack to be "highly likely" (but not necessarily imminent). Britain is right up at the top of so-called Islamic State's target list, along with France, Belgium, Germany and Denmark. MI5 and police estimate there to be more than 2,000 individuals living here who have sympathies with or connections to international terrorism, most of it IS-inspired. There are two principal reasons why the UK has not yet suffered the sort of Marauding Terrorist Firearms Attack (MTFA) experienced twice by Parisians last year. One is better intelligence, the other is better borders. That said, no-one in counter-terrorism circles is being complacent that such an attack could not still happen here. After the 9/11 attacks of 2001 and then again after the London bombings of 2005, Britain's counter-terrorism infrastructure was reformed to break down inter-agency barriers and do away with the sort of departmental "silos" that, sadly, still exist in many European nations. So Britain's MI5, the domestic security service, works closely with MI6, the external intelligence-gathering agency, GCHQ and the Metropolitan Police. Old rivalries have largely been set aside. Yet in France and Belgium the police and intelligence agencies hardly talk to each other, they share very little. Absurdly, for a Belgian police officer to find out what Belgian intelligence knows about a threat, he or she sometimes needs to learn it from the UK police, who learn it from UK intelligence, who learn it from Belgian intelligence. When it comes to EU-wide counter-terrorism, national intelligence agencies are even less willing to divulge their secrets. On borders, Britain has something that continental European countries do not: A single coastline. British counter-terrorism officials say that because the UK is not part of Europe's Schengen open borders agreement it is considerably more difficult - though not impossible - for terrorists and organised criminals to acquire the sort of powerful automatic weapons, notably Kalashnikovs, used in the Paris attacks last November. A senior EU counter terrorism official admitted to me last year, prior to the migrant crisis, that although the EU's external borders had been strengthened, once weapons had crossed over that border from the Balkans there was little to stop them being moved freely around Europe. The UK's strongest intelligence-sharing and security co-operation relationships are not with Europe, although those still matter. They are with the United States, with its massive eavesdropping and interception capabilities, and the other Anglophone so-called Five Eyes partner nations: Canada, Australia, New Zealand. Nearly all the most important intelligence-sharing with Europe tends to be done bilaterally, country to country, rather than through any EU-wide organisation. Britain also works closely with other partner nations like Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

Summary: Is Britain more - or less - at risk of a major terrorist attack if it leaves the EU?


Gergana Prodanova, 38, was reported missing on 8 August by colleagues after she failed to turn up for work at the Great Western Hotel in the city. Forensic officers recovered the remains at waste ground off Blackall Road in Exeter at about 16:00 BST on Tuesday. Police said there would be tests to confirm the identity but her family in Bulgaria have been notified. A man has been charged with her murder. More on the discovery of human remains, and other stories from Devons Ms Prodanova was last seen on Sidwell Street in Exeter on 4 August. Officers investigating the case have carried out house-to-house inquiries, as well as using the force helicopter, drone and police dogs. Det Supt Paul Burgan said: "Inquiries will continue in the Polsloe and Blackall Road areas of the city over the next few days and police would like to thank the public for their continued co-operation with this investigation." Kostadin Kostov, 42, appeared at Exeter Crown Court on Tuesday charged with Ms Prodanova's murder.

Summary: Human remains have been found by police searching for a woman in Exeter.


In April 2014 Jack Sexty completed the Greater Manchester Marathon on a pogo stick in 16 hours and 24 minutes. But earlier this month the course was found to be 380m too short and all timings for the 2013, 2014 and 2015 events were declared null and void. Guinness World Records said the record Mr Sexty set will no longer stand. "We would invite Jack to go for the record again in the future and we hope this won't deter him from breaking records in the future," a spokesman said. Mr Sexty, from Bristol, said he "wouldn't be losing any sleep" over the decision. He said in reality he believed he had done more than a marathon because of having to hop on and off pavements. "I have video of the event and if Guinness want to watch all 16 odd hours they are more than welcome. "I still have the record for the most distance bounced in 24 hours. That was the original record I was going for. "The only reason I had the fastest marathon record is because I'm the only person to have done it." Marathon courses are measured out using a bicycle fitted with a counter to calculate distance by the turning of the wheels. The Association of UK Course Measurers (AUKCM) said an accredited measurer had ridden the course in 2013 but indicated there had been an error in the calibration of the bicycle wheel. The mistake, caused by a measuring error, affected some 24,000 runners who competed in 2013, 2014 and 2015. Their timings are no longer recognised. A true marathon distance is 26 miles and 385 yards.

Summary: A student who bounced his way into the record books has been stripped of the accolade after it emerged a marathon route was too short.


Media playback is not supported on this device The 12 goals scored at the Westfalenstadion on Tuesday surpassed Monaco's 8-3 win over Deportivo La Coruna in 2003. There were seven goals in 22 first-half minutes, and Marco Reus scored twice on his return from six months out. Polish champions Legia became the first side to score four goals in a Champions League match and lose. Dortmund captain Marco Reus celebrated his return after six months out with goals in the 32nd and 52nd minutes, while his shot was deflected by Legia's Jakub Rzezniczak into his own net in the 92nd minute. "I was just happy to be there from the start," said Reus, who missed the 2014 World Cup and Euro 2016 because of injury. "It is how you imagine your perfect comeback. I waited a long time for this and so it is even sweeter. The ball will be signed by everyone and will go on the shelf." Match ends, Borussia Dortmund 8, Legia Warsaw 4. Second Half ends, Borussia Dortmund 8, Legia Warsaw 4. Own Goal by Jakub Rzezniczak, Legia Warsaw. Borussia Dortmund 8, Legia Warsaw 4. Attempt missed. Michal Kucharczyk (Legia Warsaw) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jakub Rzezniczak. Offside, Legia Warsaw. Tomasz Jodlowiec tries a through ball, but Michal Kucharczyk is caught offside. Attempt blocked. André Schürrle (Borussia Dortmund) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Marco Reus. Corner, Borussia Dortmund. Conceded by Radoslaw Cierzniak. Attempt saved. Christian Pulisic (Borussia Dortmund) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Gonzalo Castro. Christian Pulisic (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Jakub Rzezniczak (Legia Warsaw). Matthias Ginter (Borussia Dortmund) is shown the yellow card. Foul by Matthias Ginter (Borussia Dortmund). Miroslav Radovic (Legia Warsaw) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt blocked. Christian Pulisic (Borussia Dortmund) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Gonzalo Castro. Offside, Legia Warsaw. Michal Kucharczyk tries a through ball, but Nemanja Nikolic is caught offside. Goal! Borussia Dortmund 7, Legia Warsaw 4. Nemanja Nikolic (Legia Warsaw) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Miroslav Radovic. Foul by Erik Durm (Borussia Dortmund). Bartosz Bereszynski (Legia Warsaw) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Goal! Borussia Dortmund 7, Legia Warsaw 3. Felix Passlack (Borussia Dortmund) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner following a fast break. Attempt saved. André Schürrle (Borussia Dortmund) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Christian Pulisic. Foul by Felix Passlack (Borussia Dortmund). Jakub Rzezniczak (Legia Warsaw) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Matthias Ginter (Borussia Dortmund). Miroslav Radovic (Legia Warsaw) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt saved. Nemanja Nikolic (Legia Warsaw) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved

Summary: Borussia Dortmund beat Legia Warsaw 8-4 in the highest-scoring Champions League game in history.


The Irish defender struck eight minutes from time after Danny Livesey looked to have put the hosts on course for victory with a headed opener three minutes earlier. Bluebirds forward Jordan Williams came closest to breaking the deadlock in a tight first half, firing his first opportunity over the crossbar before being denied by Macc goalkeeper Scott Flinders minutes later. Barrow, who were eight games unbeaten going into the game, eventually edged in front when captain Livesey rose to nod in Williams' 79th-minute cross. But they were denied all three points as Byrne grabbed his first goal of the season. Report supplied by the Press Association Match ends, Barrow 1, Macclesfield Town 1. Second Half ends, Barrow 1, Macclesfield Town 1. Liam Hughes (Barrow) is shown the yellow card. Substitution, Macclesfield Town. Jack Mackreth replaces Jack Sampson. Goal! Barrow 1, Macclesfield Town 1. Neill Byrne (Macclesfield Town). Goal! Barrow 1, Macclesfield Town 0. Danny Livesey (Barrow). Substitution, Barrow. Andy Haworth replaces Richard Bennett. Second Half begins Barrow 0, Macclesfield Town 0. First Half ends, Barrow 0, Macclesfield Town 0. First Half begins. Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Summary: Neill Byrne bundled home a late equaliser as Macclesfield rescued a draw at fellow National League high-flyers Barrow.


The Holigost - or Holy Ghost - was one of four "great ships" commissioned by the king in his war against France. It was spotted in an aerial photograph by historian Dr Ian Friel, in an area of Hampshire's River Hamble described as a medieval breaker's yard. Historic England said it was a "tangible link" to Henry V. The Holigost fought in sea battles during the Hundred Years War which broke the French naval power. Dr Friel identified the wreck when he was revisiting documentary evidence for a book on Henry's navy. Future scientific research on the ship, which could include sonar and aerial imaging using drones, could reveal much about 15th Century shipbuilding and improve understanding of life aboard ship, naval warfare of the time, dock building and docking practices. Historic England said it was taking steps to protect and investigate the shipwreck in part of the river next to where Henry's flagship, the Grace Dieu, was identified in the 1930s. Duncan Wilson, Historic England's chief executive, said the investigation in the 600th anniversary year of the Battle of Agincourt, was "immensely exciting." "It holds the possibility of fascinating revelations in the months and years to come," he added. Dr Friel said: "In my opinion, further research leading to the rediscovery of the Holigost would be even more important than the identification of the Grace Dieu in the 1930s. "The Holigost fought in two of the most significant naval battles of the Hundred Years War, battles that opened the way for the English conquest of northern France."

Summary: The wreck of a 600-year-old warship which helped Henry V wage war on France is believed to have been found buried in a river.


"I assume it's going to be for Kalinda but I never take it for granted," she says. "Yes, people still recognise me from Bend it Like Beckham or East is East so it's often fun to try and guess where they will know me from, from their reaction." After working mostly in America since 2009, Panjabi is back this weekend for the British Academy Television Awards, where she will present a trophy and represent The Good Wife, which is nominated. And, she confesses, to stock up on salad cream. The Baftas will be a very different experience from when she first started getting invites to award ceremonies. "I think the first time I went to the Emmys (in LA)," she recalls, "I was on the red carpet and I was nominated [for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series] and I was so thrilled and nobody recognised me." "All the photographers put their cameras down and that was probably one of the most daunting experiences I've had because I just wanted the red carpet to open up and swallow me!" As fate would have it, everything worked out and on that night in 2010 when she won and "that's when the photographers finally wanted to take a photo of me," she laughs. Playing a pathologist alongside Gillian Anderson in BBC One's The Fall has increased her profile further, but Panjabi has recently made a bold career move. The 42-year-old has walked away from the primetime US TV show, produced by Ridley Scott, that critics and audiences still love after six years. "I decided two years ago," she admits, "I felt it was the right time". While proclaiming her love for the character of fiercely loyal Kalinda, something had changed. "I've been really lucky at being professionally very satisfied and happily employed," Panjabi explains. "But one of the things I love most is being able to develop that character and create something that is so different from me and I think, after six years, I feel if I continue playing her I wouldn't have that equilibrium." Kalinda's exit takes place on TV in America at the same time as Panjabi will be partying at the Baftas in the UK this Sunday evening. Without giving away exactly what happens, she reveals her last day on set was spent in a bar. "Everybody was a little sad," she says, "we had tequilas and we all celebrated and then I got up on the bar in my boots and thanked everybody". "And then I just walked out." How delightfully like Kalinda. Panjabi even swiped the character's trademark boots and leather jacket. Kalinda's goodbye sounds slightly less traumatic than when Josh Charles (Will Gardner) was written out of the show in 2014, shot and killed in a tense courtroom scene. Some of us may still be reeling from the shock of that incident playing out on the small screen, watching a beloved character snatched away too soon. Panjabi says it was "heartbreaking" filming those scenes and remains proud of how the cast and crew kept it such

Summary: Despite spending the past six years playing Kalinda Sharma on Emmy-award-winning The Good Wife, Archie Panjabi has learnt not to second-guess how people may recognise her.


The incident happened at a Melbourne police station late on Tuesday. The 18-year-old, who had been asked to attend an interview, stabbed two counter-terrorism officers several times. One of them then shot him. Police would not confirm reports he made threats against PM Tony Abbott. Media reports also said he had been seen with a flag of Islamic State (IS, also known as Isil), the radical Islamist group that controls areas of Iraq and Syria. "It is true to say there was a flag involved, whether it was Isil or not is not absolutely clear to me but there are some concerns about that issue," Commissioner Ken Lay of Victoria Police said. The man, who was named in parliament as Abdul Numan Haider, is of Afghan origin and had been associated with al-Furqan, a radical group, local reports said. Mr Lay said he stabbed the officers as they greeted him. "One's extended his hand to shake his hand and the response has been he's been stabbed in the arm," he said. "The attacker's then turned on the second police member and stabbed him three or four times in the body and in the head. "The first wounded member has then shot and killed the young man." Both officers required surgery, but were in a stable condition, police said. The 18-year-old was described by Justice Minister Michael Keenan as "a known terror suspect who was a person of interest to law enforcement and intelligence agencies". Police said the meeting at the Endeavour Hills police station was prompted by an escalation of activity that had led to concern. Mr Abbott, who is overseas, said the incident showed "that there are people in our community who are capable of very extreme acts". The incident came days after police conducted major anti-terror raids in Sydney and Brisbane in response to an alleged plot by IS followers to publicly behead a randomly-selected Australian. One man has been charged with serious terrorism offences following that operation. In recent months, Australian officials have been expressing growing concern over the the impact of Australians fighting with Islamist groups in the Middle East on domestic security. They are concerned both about returnees and those who sympathise with the causes they advocate. In response, the government is introducing new legislation to prevent Australians travelling to conflict zones to join militant groups, and to penalise those who do.

Summary: A teenager shot dead after he stabbed two police officers was a "known terror suspect" whose passport had been cancelled on security grounds, Australian officials say.


Significant growth in sales of seafood and whisky helped exports increase £421m (8%) in 2016. Exports to EU countries were worth £2.3bn, up £133m, which the Scottish government said underlined the importance of European markets. Whisky exports were worth £4bn, up £153m (4%) from 2015, while fish and seafood sales were up £156M to £759m. Rural economy secretary Fergus Ewing said: "Since this government came into office, the value of food exports has more than doubled. Food and drink is now one of the standout success stories in our economy, increasing growth and supporting jobs across the country. "Our produce has an excellent reputation around the world and it's clear the industry is going from strength to strength. The increased collaboration between industry and public sector and the Food and Drink Export Plan are helping this by identifying opportunities to support businesses and breaking down the barriers to trade. "These figures show the importance of retaining access to the vital European markets, which are currently worth £2.3bn to the sector, and represent our largest export market. "We shouldn't have to face the choice between remaining as part of the UK and the EU single market. The pursuit of a hard Brexit is a major threat to this success and these figures show why we must work to protect Scotland's place in Europe. "Scotland's food and drink sector is in fantastic health, and next week's strategy launch will outline how we plan to support the industry to build upon this success and further grow the sector to 2030." James Withers, chief executive of Scotland Food & Drink, said the latest export figures were "fantastic news" and a new high for Scottish food and drink". He said: "This industry is Scotland's fastest-growing major sector. Yet we have huge ambitions to grow further. "We are clear we want to internationalise our food industry, following in the footsteps of our greatest export, Scotch whisky. We have now doubled food exports since 2007, transforming the level of trade in growing markets like Asia. "That is crucial to extend our footprint beyond just Europe, which is still the destination for over 70% of our food exports. "The game-changer has been developing a national brand for Scottish produce in export markets, with industry and government working hand in hand to invest in overseas trade experts and activity. If we now further deepen that work, this success story has much further to go." David Williamson of the Scotch Whisky Association said it was clear the Scottish food and drink was "leading in the way" in terms of the country's economic and export performance. He added: "Scotch Whisky continues to be the most significant part of this success, with overseas shipments making up around three-quarters of total food and drink exports. "But we need support from governments as we deal with the challenges and opportunities ahead, including Brexit."

Summary: Food and drink exports from Scotland rose to a record £5.5bn last year, government figures show.


It was one of four lorries involved in a collision on the motorway in Bedfordshire between junctions 12 and 13 at about 07:00 GMT. Highways England said the jam had been cleared up and all southbound lanes had now reopened. However, it warned of continuing delays and said other routes, including the A5, had extra traffic. Police said no-one was injured in the crash. More on this and other news from Bedfordshire

Summary: Motorists faced a sticky situation when a lorry shed its load of jam on the M1.


Patrick Morrison, professor of human genetics at Belfast City Hospital, hit out at the lack of specialist staff. He accused the government of "failing" patients with Huntington's disease. The condition is a rare, inherited and highly complex neurodegenerative disorder that affects more than 120 people in Northern Ireland. Huntington's disease is caused by a faulty gene which progressively destroys the central area of the brain, affecting all aspects of the person's life including physical, cognitive and behavioural processes. "The current service is severely overwhelmed and understaffed," Prof Morrison said. "For such a tragic condition where the funding of NHS services by the government has not stepped up to the mark, this is failing families with Huntington's disease." The BBC has learned there are no dedicated specialist nurses currently in place across any of the five health trusts in Northern Ireland to care for patients with this chronic and debilitating condition. The Belfast Health Trust is the only Northern Ireland trust that has two dedicated Huntington's disease nursing posts. However, due to one nurse being off ill and another changing job, currently neither post is filled at present. About 120 men and women are affected by Huntington's disease, but the actual figure is believed to be higher as many cases are undiagnosed. Patients from as far away as County Fermanagh have been contacting the Belfast Health Trust asking for help. In a statement to the BBC, a spokesperson for the Belfast Health Trust said it "had difficulties recruiting a specialist nurse to work in this team". "We have actively encouraged existing staff who may be interested in applying for the vacant post," they said. "The post has been re-advertised. In the meantime we continue to do our best to meet the needs of our service users. "There is currently a proposal in process to secure additional funding for a regional manager which would further enhance the service." In the meantime, patients have told the BBC they are relying on their families and GPs for help. One of those patients is Anne Boyd, who lives in west Belfast. Diagnosed with the condition 11 months ago, Ms Boyd said she is learning to take one day at a time. "I began noticing a lot of changes," she said. "I was dropping things and falling over. "There was also a bit of a devil in me. I was nasty, hard to live with. I wasn't a nice person." Huntington's disease progresses at different rates. Those who have had it or have witnessed a loved one suffer have described it as being especially cruel, as it affects both the mind and the body. According to Ms Boyd, as her memory has been affected she can no longer read. Her concentration and mobility are also affected and as she is confined to her home a lot of the time, she also suffers from depression. "I get up every day not really knowing what it may bring," she said. "It is really hard and not just for me, but for my family. They need help too." According to Prof

Summary: A leading expert in Huntington's disease has described the service for patients in Northern Ireland as being seriously overwhelmed.


Media playback is not supported on this device Sean Geddes' two goals helped the Conference North side through at the expense of the League One Sky Blues, Cup winners in 1987. League Two Portsmouth, winners in 2008, left it late to draw 2-2 at home with Conference club Aldershot. Northern Premier Blyth Spartans beat Conference Altrincham 4-1 to take their place in the next round. Media playback is not supported on this device Worcester took full advantage after Coventry goalkeeper Lee Burge was sent off in the first half for lashing out at visiting striker Daniel Nti. Geddes scored the resulting penalty and added a second goal 10 minutes into the second half. Coventry's Reda Johnson missed a penalty before the break and, though he scored late on, Worcester held on. "We were the better side," Worcester manager Carl Heeley told BBC Sport. "We're nine games unbeaten now, so we're a good footballing side. But to come to a League One club and to beat them on their own patch - it's a brilliant day." Coventry boss Steven Pressley said: "This defeat ranks as one of the worst in the club's history." Blyth's Robbie Dale maintained his record of scoring in every round of this season's competition with two against Altrincham, while Danny Maguire also scored twice for team from the seventh tier of English football. Aldershot were nine minutes away from a famous win over their Hampshire rivals, but Danny Hollands' header earned the former Premier League side a replay. Bradford City came from behind against non-league opposition, overcoming an early FC Halifax Town goal to win 2-1 thanks to two goals in quick succession early in the second half. Two deflected goals from Gary McSheffrey were enough to give Scunthorpe United victory at Forest Green Rovers, while League One pair Chesterfield and Colchester put six past Braintree and Gosport Borough respectively. Maidstone United, of the Ryman Premier Division, held Stevenage of League Two to a 0-0 draw, while a lacklustre encounter between Notts County and Accrington Stanley ended in the same scoreline. Rob Ramshaw hit a hat-trick as Gateshead eased to a 4-0 win away at Norton United, while Wrexham are also into the second round after a 3-0 victory at home to fellow Conference side Woking. The second-round draw takes place on Monday at 19:00 GMT. You can watch it live on BBC Two and the BBC Sport website.

Summary: Worcester City beat Coventry City 2-1 to produce the biggest shock of Sunday's FA Cup first-round ties.


Cornwall Council said it had been awarded more than Â£30,000 in grants to enable "essential works to be carried out" on the Grade II-listed Huer's Hut on the Towan headland. The hut dates from the 19th Century, when Newquay was still a village and part of the pilchard industry. The works were expected to take four weeks to complete, the council said. The council - which has a long-term lease on the building, and is responsible for its repair and maintenance - said it had formally appointed contractor Ryearch to carry out the works on the hut. Such huts provided shelter for lookouts, known as huers, who alerted fishermen to passing pilchard shoals. Although the current building dated back to the mid-19th Century, the known history of the site went back to the 14th Century and it may have been a hermitage, the council said.

Summary: Work is due to start later in the autumn to repair a historic building in Newquay.


What is Brexit? What happens if the UK votes to leave? And, uh, what do the letters EU stand for again? So here are some basics. The EU is the European Union. The people of the United Kingdom may - or may not- want to leave. Like the US, the EU has a flag. They both have their own currencies. They control their external borders and their citizens have an unlimited right of movement within their internal borders. They regulate immigration. And, perhaps, the forces that have led the UK to consider withdrawing from the EU could also be at play in the US. No, seriously. Here are handful of ways the EU and the US are similar enough to merit such consideration, and a few reasons why they aren't. A disliked bureaucratic elite? One is a distant, meddlesome, too-powerful government on the banks of the Potomac River. The other is a distant, meddlesome, too-powerful government on the banks of the Zenne (that's a river in Belgium). While Washington and Brussels may not have much in common geographically or culturally, they are united in the derision often directed their way. The governments in Washington and Brussels have sweeping powers to issue regulations on things like the environment, immigration, trade and commerce - which has led to resentment and distrust from those who view their power as illegitimate or overreaching. US conservatives regularly campaign against Washington bureaucrats and big-government politicians who impose their legislative priorities on the states. While he was running for president last year, Wisconsin governor Scott Walker called the capital city area "68 square miles surrounded by reality". Meanwhile Brussels is a "job-destroying machine" full of arrogant elites, according to pro-Brexit MP Michael Gove. It's not easy being a political punching bag, but it's the burden both cities have to bear. Separatist attitude. Both the US and the EU have their share of peoples with distinct regional identities that make playing nice with a strong central government a bit of a stretch. Everyone by now is familiar with Brexit. But what about Texit? Residents of the US state of Texas have always had a bit of attitude and an independent streak - it probably comes from flying their own flag for nine years after winning independence from Mexico. Although they gladly joined the US back in 1845 in exchange for relief from war debt, there are some in the Lone Star State who, like the pro-Brexit crowd, think it's time to go it alone once again. The Guardian recently spoke with some Texans who think a UK withdrawal from the EU would serve as a shining example for their state and could lead to greater interest in a Texas secession referendum. "At a cultural and spiritual level there are a lot of similarities," Daniel Miller of the Texas independence movement told the Guardian. "A fiercely independent spirit. Keep calm and carry on. The stoicism. There's a sense that when you're pushed, you don't just crumple like yesterday's newspaper, you stand up for what you believe in. We are easygoing, we

Summary: As the Brexit referendum debate approaches its day of judgement, many Americans have been left with a number of questions.


Matthew Whelan, 29, from Mancot, Flintshire, had previously admitted wounding with intent but denied attempting to murder Imtiaz Ul Haq. He changed his plea at Mold Crown Court on Monday. His sentence was adjourned pending the outcome of the trial of a co-defendant. Mr Haq, 58, suffered serious injuries to his throat during the incident at the Costcutters store in Queensferry on 8 December. Whelan, who has previously admitted a charge of robbery, was remanded in custody. Co-defendant Leslie Baines, 47, from Connah's Quay, denies robbery and is due to go on trial in May.

Summary: A man has admitted a charge of attempted murder after a shopkeeper's neck was cut during a robbery at his premises.


Dozens more were injured in the accident near the town of Bambari, about 300km (186 miles) north-east of the capital Bangui. Most of the victims are said to be traders heading to a nearby market. Local residents often travel in overloaded lorries due to lack of other transportation in the country. The cause of Wednesday's crash is now being investigated. A local lawmaker said the lorry was travelling faster than normal. "They were driving fast to make it to the market on time. That's what probably caused the accident," Amaseka Topi told Reuters news agency. Dozens of injured people are being treated in Bambari's hospital. There are fears that the death toll could rise further. Years of neglect have left much of the Central African Republic's road system in ruins, and safety regulations are rarely enforced. The poor landlocked country has been wracked by conflict along religious and ethnic lines since 2013.

Summary: At least 77 people have been killed after a lorry loaded with passengers and goods crashed in the Central African Republic, officials say.


The Eastern Europeans are a coming force in rugby union and have aspirations of playing in the Six Nations. They are 12th in the world rankings - two places above Italy - but have played top-tier nations only four times outside of World Cups. Wales will also face New Zealand, Australia and South Africa in November. Wales won three of their four autumn fixtures in 2016, beating South Africa, Japan and Argentina after losing to Australia. Georgia have won the Rugby Europe Championship - Europe's second-tier competition below the Six Nations - for the last six seasons in succession. They have already qualified for the 2019 World Cup in Japan having finished third in their group in the last tournament in England. That campaign included a win over Tonga, while Georgia have also beaten Fiji and drawn with Samoa during the last year.

Summary: Wales will play Georgia for the first time at the Principality Stadium in the 2017 autumn series.


In Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin, researchers say they looked at all evidence and found supplements did not boost the health of mothers and babies. But pregnant women should make sure they take folic acid and vitamin D, as well as eating a well-balanced diet, as per NHS guidelines, they add. Supplements-makers said some women were not getting enough nutrients. The researchers said folic acid had the strongest evidence to support its use - taking 400 micrograms a day can protect against abnormalities called neural tube defects in the developing baby. Vitamin D - 10 micrograms a day - is recommended for healthy bones in the mother and baby. Some women can get these two pills for free on the Healthy Start scheme. A supplement that can be dangerous in pregnancy is vitamin A. Too much can harm the baby. The researchers said pregnant women might feel coerced into buying expensive multivitamins in order to give their baby the best start in life. But they would do well to resist the marketing claims, which did not seem to translate into better outcomes for mother or baby, they said. "The only supplements recommended for all women during pregnancy are folic acid and vitamin D, which are available at relatively low cost," they said. Janet Fyle, from the Royal College of Midwives, said: "We would encourage women who are pregnant or are thinking of becoming pregnant to have a healthy, varied diet including fresh fruit and vegetables, alongside taking folic acid supplements. "We would also stress that there is no need for pregnant women to 'eat for two'. "This is a myth, and all that is required is a normal balanced amount of food." The Health Food Manufacturers' Association, which represents the food supplements industry, insists that a substantial proportion of women of child-bearing age are not getting enough nutrients from diet alone. The industry-funded Health Supplements Information Service said food supplements could help plug dietary gaps.

Summary: Pregnancy multivitamins are a waste of money because most mothers-to-be do not need them, according to researchers.


Greybull Capital, a UK-based investment firm, is to plough up to £400m into the plant - but workers had to accept a pay cut and smaller pension contributions. In an earlier ballot, Community, Unite and GMB members accepted temporary changes to their terms and conditions. Officials said it was a positive step in "securing a sustainable future" for the plant. More on this and other local stories in Lincolnshire Unite's National Officer, Harish Patel, said: "This will have been a difficult decision to take for many, but by agreeing to make these short-term sacrifices, members have secured a future for steelmaking in Scunthorpe and the long product division's other sites. "Government ministers need to make sure that the sacrifices are not being made in vain by taking decisive action to support the steel industry and allowing steelworkers to compete on a level playing field with their global competitors." Steve McCool, from the union Community, echoed calls for Government action. "He said: "The steel made at Scunthorpe and across the north of England is some of the best in the world and is absolutely vital to the infrastructure and construction industries." "When Britain builds, we must always build using British steel," he said. The Government is yet to respond to a request to comment on what the union leaders have said. Ahead of the vote, steelworker Charlotte Upton said the proposed deal meant "job security for me so I can stay where my family is, near my home". "It means I can continue to be a steelworker, I love my job." The proposed temporary changes to terms and conditions include a one year, 3% reduction in pay, and a one year, 3% reduction (from 6%) in both employer's and employee's pension contributions. The Tata signs will be also removed and replaced with ones saying British Steel. The Scunthorpe steelworks is part of Tata Steel's long products division, which was put up for sale in 2014.

Summary: Workers have voted to accept a deal which will safeguard about 4,400 jobs at Tata's steelworks at Scunthorpe.


They say diesel emissions have been poorly controlled. And indoor air pollution has been overlooked. Tobacco still poses the biggest indoor threat, but wood-burning stoves, cleaning products and air fresheners can contribute. Mould and mildew in poorly ventilated rooms can also cause illness. "Being indoors can offer some protection against outdoor air pollution, but it can also expose us to other air pollution sources," the report says. "There is now good awareness of the risks from badly maintained gas appliances, radioactive radon gas and second-hand tobacco smoke, but indoors we can also be exposed to NO2 [nitrogen dioxide] from gas cooking and solvents that slowly seep from plastics, paints and furnishings. "The lemon-and-pine scents that we use to make our homes smell fresh can react chemically to generate air pollutants, and ozone-based air fresheners can also cause indoor air pollution." Co-author Prof Jonathan Grigg said there was now clear evidence that air pollution - largely from factories and traffic - was linked to heart disease and lung problems, including asthma. "As NHS costs continue to escalate due to poor public health - asthma alone costs the NHS an estimated Â£1bn a year - it is essential that policy makers consider the effects of long-term exposure on our children and the public purse," he said. Prof Grigg said the public could also help by: Drivers 'exposed to highest levels of pollution' Prof Stephen Holgate, asthma expert at Southampton University and chairman of the reporting group, warned against complacency. "We all have a part to play to cut environmental pollution. We can't see it, smell it or taste it, which is why people do not necessarily think we have a problem," he said. Is there a danger from scented products? "When you see cars piling up on the way to school taking their children, the fumes directly from the vehicle in front are being vented straight into the car behind, and exposing their child - and yet we are ignoring this," he added. Prof Holgate called for authorities to monitor pollution levels more closely, build new homes away from busy roads and consider closing particularly polluted roads at certain times. He also advised people to open and close windows in the home several times a day. "It's amazing that we are now living in these tight, sealed homes that we are frightened of opening the window and letting a bit of fresh air in," he told BBC Radio Four's Today programme. A spokesman from the Chemical Industries Association said: "This report should be seen as a significant contribution to an important debate. Chemical and pharmaceutical businesses take their responsibilities extremely seriously in both the production and use of their products, with due regard to the health of their employees and the public at large. "Improving air quality is central to that responsibility and we will continue to be proactive in meeting our regulatory requirements and delivering innovative solutions that seek to minimise the risks of exposure."

Summary: Outdoor air pollution is contributing to about 40,000 early deaths a year in the UK, say the Royal Colleges of Physicians and of Paediatrics and Child Health.


Off the court, where she makes the bulk of her earnings, the question is - can she be as big a sponsor draw as she was before her enforced absence? The 29-year-old will return to action on Wednesday, 26 April, in Stuttgart after being handed a wildcard. Although some fellow players have expressed misgivings, she has the support of the WTA tour, and her fans. And, with biggest commercial rival Serena Williams announcing she is pregnant and facing time away from the game, the Russian's return is certainly timely. In the year from June 2015, Forbes estimates the five-time Grand Slam winner made $1.9m (Â£1.5m) in prize money from playing, but a whopping $20m from endorsements, a sum matched only by Williams. And it is this primary source of earnings that Sharapova will be looking to reinvigorate. "During her time out there will have been some continued relationship with her sponsors," says Simon Chadwick, professor of sports enterprise at the University of Salford. "But I am sure there will have been some sort of penalty clause in her sponsor contracts for incurring a suspension." Following Sharapova's admission in March 2016 that she had tested positive for a banned drug at that year's Australian Open, she was initially banned by the International Tennis Federation for two years, later reduced on appeal. But unlike golfer Tiger Woods, who haemorrhaged sponsors very quickly after his extra-marital affairs came to light, Sharapova's backers waited to see how things played out. "That was because they had invested so much money and effort into their deals," says Prof Chadwick. "Also, to terminate deals could have been dangerous as she might come back successfully, and if you as a sponsor have decided to cancel her contract then the door has been left wide open for a rival." As it was the sponsor reaction was mixed - Head and Evian were immediately supportive, Nike and Porsche put their relationships on hold but later came back on board, while Tag Heuer and Avon chose not to extend deals that had ended. Given the large amounts of money and time invested - Nike's relationship with the player dates back to when she was 11 years old - it is not surprising the major brands wanted to think hard before reaching their decisions. "In terms of brands and reputation, what all this has highlighted is that first of all Sharapova is a major brand in her own right," says Karen Earl, chairman of the European Sponsorship Association. "She commands a lot of media attention, as the furore about her comeback demonstrates. It also highlights that she is a huge star, and that women's tennis feels it needs her. "That is one of the reasons why brands want to continue to associate with her. Those that stuck with her value the association of her brand with their brands." Mrs Earl says the fact that Sharapova immediately put her hand up and admitted the drugs breach helped mitigate the damage to her brand, and those of her partners. "Sharapova admitted she had done a wrong

Summary: Maria Sharapova faces the biggest challenge of her tennis career - namely her return to the sport after a 15-month drugs ban - and it is not just her continued sporting success that is in the spotlight.


Margaret Hughes, 91, died and 400 homes were overrun by water when the River Elwy burst its banks in St Asaph, Denbighshire in November 2012. Work to protect the city from future flooding starts on 10 October. A drop-in session on Wednesday outlines plans which include removing the Spring Gardens Bridge and replacing it with a higher and wider structure. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) hopes this will improve flow capacity downstream and reduce flood water levels in the city. The first phase will cost around £3m and is being funded by the Welsh Government with work scheduled to finish in May 2017. The second phase - set to start in January 2017 - will see flood defences raised and improved in the city and at other locations. Planning permission and funding for the second phase are yet to be finalised. NRW's Tim Jones said: "Building a flood risk scheme of this scale involves a vast amount of preparatory work - from modelling the flood risk, finding options for a scheme, deciding on a preferred option, working on detailed design and securing all permissions and funding. "This takes time but we are delighted to be in a position to start building now. "While we can't always prevent flooding from happening, we believe we have a robust scheme for St Asaph that will significantly reduce the risk and provide effective, long-term peace of mind for people in the city." NRW estimates the entire scheme will be completed within 12 to 18 months. Until then, short-term measures to reduce flood risk will continue on the River Elwy. Councillor Denise Hodgkinson said: "It's very welcome. People who were flooded still can't sleep at night when it rains. " Unfortunately it's taken a long time to raise the funds and put the right permissions and plans in place. Hopefully they will get it right first time."

Summary: A £7.5m scheme to protect an area devastated by floods almost four years ago is set to get underway.


Jennah Bawa, eight, had been on a shopping trip with her Kenyan-born mother, Zahira, on Saturday. Businessman Louis Bawa, of Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, said he had spoken to them on Friday but "didn't get a chance to catch up with them" again. "This time they didn't come home." The official death toll stands at 62, with more than 170 injured. The UK government says five of the dead people have been confirmed as British, with another one thought to be British. Meanwhile, the Foreign Office said it was aware of comments by Kenya's foreign minister that a British woman was among foreign nationals involved in the attack. Amina Mohamed said the Briton was a woman who has "done this many times before" and two or three Americans were also among the suspected militants. A Foreign Office spokeswoman said: "We continue to liaise very closely with the Kenyan authorities and to support their investigation into this attack." Kenyan security forces say they have now taken control of all floors of the shopping centre in Nairobi, although an explosion and gunfire was heard from there on Tuesday morning. The Somali Islamist movement al-Shabab says it carried out the attack at the Westgate shopping mall in retaliation for Kenyan military operations in Somalia. In an interview with the Daily Telegraph, Mr Bawa, 43, said his wife and daughter were both Muslims but were killed by "animals" who were using "religion as an excuse to kill people... They're saying that they were targeting certain people, but they were targeting anyone". The family lived in Leamington Spa until last year, when lawyer Mrs Bawa is reported to have returned to Kenya to look after her mother. Mr Bawa then took a job as the chief executive of a marketing company in Dubai and began commuting to his family in Nairobi at weekends. He told the paper: "The last time I spoke to them was on Friday evening, I didn't get a chance to catch up with them on Saturday morning. They were going to Westgate to do what they always did, grocery shopping. This time they didn't come home. "I think our last conversation was about just normal things, school fees, something like that, I can't remember. I don't know exactly what happened but it looks to me that they were gunned down ... they were just shot." Mr Bawa began waiting outside the mall on Sunday for news of his family. Describing the moment he realised they were among the victims, Mr Bawa said: "At first I was convinced that they would be OK. I had hope. Then on Sunday night there was a team that went in to bring out some bodies and they took photographs of other bodies. "We all had to look at these pictures - something I would never want anyone to have to do - and identify them. That was how I knew. My heart just stopped, that was the last news in the world I wanted to hear. It's like nothing else, I can't fathom it, even now." He added

Summary: A British man, whose wife and daughter died in the Kenyan shopping centre attack, has recalled the last time he spoke to them and the "heart-stopping" moment when he found out they had died.


Judge Madeline Haikala threw out the case against Eric Parker after his two previous trials ended in hung juries. CCTV footage last year showed a confrontation between 57-year-old Sureshbhai Patel and two officers in an Alabama suburb. Mr Patel was thrown to the ground, an incident which he says left him partially paralysed. In her 92-page opinion District Judge Haikala said evidence presented during Madison police officer Eric Parker's two trials did not eliminate the reasonable doubt that the policeman was guilty of a crime. "The court has no reason to expect a different result in a subsequent trial given the totality of the evidence that the parties have provided," Ms Haikala wrote. The footage from police cameras last February shows Mr Patel - who speaks no English - trying to walk away from the officers, who eventually shove him to the ground. Mr Parker had told jurors that Mr Patel's actions and appearance were "in sequence'" with those of a burglar. He said Mr Patel tried walking away and wouldn't answer questions when officers approached him, and that he was suspicious when the man reached for his pockets and when he pulled one of his hands free during a pat-down. Mr Patel had recently arrived in the US to help care for his grandson, who was born prematurely, when the incident took place. He was walking outside his son's home when police said they received a call from a neighbour about a suspicious person. According to the civil rights complaint filed in court, Mr Patel told the police officers who stopped him "no English, Indian", and gave his son's house number. A police officer then threw him abruptly to the ground, injuring him seriously, the complaint said. In an exclusive interview with the BBC in November 2015, Mr Patel's son Chirag told the BBC that things had been difficult for his Dad since the incident. "Slowly he's making progress and getting independence. But still he's not 100% and we don't know if he's going to get 100%." But he added that while he wanted justice his family would accept whatever decision the judge made. He said his view of America has not changed. "It was a land of opportunity, and it still is a land of opportunity. America has changed my life in a positive way. So my views are not changed because of this one incident with my Dad."

Summary: A federal judge in the US has acquitted a policeman who was charged over a serious assault on an Indian man.


The Bob Smith Spring Cup meeting at Scarborough was abandoned following the Manx soldier's accident on Sunday. A spokesman for the event said the 25-year-old was taken to Middlesbrough Hospital where he is "undergoing treatment for his injuries". He added that he is "breathing on his own and his condition is improving". Redmayne won the Junior Manx Grand Prix last year and is regarded as one of the brightest prospects in the sport. His crash came after the feature Spring Cup race had been restarted when Northern Ireland's TT star suffering a leg injury. Johnston was also taken to hospital for X-rays following the incident. The organisers were forced to abandon the meeting in North Yorkshire because of a lack of medical cover at the course following the crashes. The feature race will now be held at the Cock of the North Road Races in June.

Summary: Isle of Man rider Billy Redmayne has suffered serious injuries in a crash at the Oliver's Mount Spring Cup meeting in England.


About 850 Arriva drivers at depots in Castleford, Dewsbury, Heckmondwike and Wakefield in West Yorkshire, and Selby in North Yorkshire, are to walk out. The strike is due to start at 03:00 GMT on Monday, said Unite the union. Arriva said it wanted to "wholeheartedly apologise" to customers who could be affected by the industrial action. More on this story and others from West Yorkshire Nigel Featham, from Arriva Yorkshire and North East, said: "We have been working tirelessly over the last year with Unite to bring pay talks to an amicable conclusion. "But despite our best efforts and multiple offers to increase pay and conditions we have received notification to strike." Phil Bown, of Unite, said no further meetings were currently planned between the two sides. "Strike action is not a step our members take lightly, but after nearly 12 months of circular talks they have become increasingly angry about being strung along by Arriva bosses," he added. Limited Arriva bus services could operate during the strike. Yorkshire Tiger services would be unaffected, the company said.

Summary: Hundreds of bus drivers are set for a 24-hour strike in a row over pay and shifts, a union has announced.


David Mair, a Swansea University cyber-terrorism researcher, has helped scrutinise the jihadist messages published online by terrorist groups. He said there were also key differences in ideology - most notably between so-called Islamic State and al-Qaeda. He presented his research to a Nato counter-terrorism summit in Turkey. Mr Mair was part of a Swansea team collaborating with the University of Massachusetts' Centre for Terrorism and Security Studies to analyse jihadist messages contained in online terrorist magazines. He argues the differences in ideologies among terrorist groups means, rather than one anti-terrorism counter-narrative, the West needs to tailor individual messages to debunk each competing philosophy. "As their name suggests, Islamic State's propaganda focuses closely on building a caliphate [a state governed in accordance with Islamic law, or Sharia, by God's deputy on Earth, or caliph]," he said. "They're reaching out to disaffected young men, and claim to be offering them the chance to come to Syria and be part of a brotherhood, to belong in a way that they argue Muslims can't in the West. "Al-Qaeda's message is much more focused on the religious imperative of jihad against the 'Crusaders', providing instructions to create your own bomb, and exalting individual 'lone wolf'-type attacks at home in Europe and America. "They're two very different themes, which need countering separately. "Whilst we need to demonstrate why life with IS doesn't offer the way out they're claiming, we also need to tackle head-on the false-religion arguments put forward by al-Qaeda." However, Mr Mair believes that, in order to start winning the battle for hearts and minds, the West needs to overcome credibility issues it has in the eyes of many radicalised youngsters. "A common theme in all the terrorist magazines was the process of 'othering', whereby they create a them-and-us narrative of Western oppression of Muslims which can only be defeated through violent jihad," he said. "In the light of that, any opposing view put forward by white middle-class people like me is just playing into their hands. "What we need to do is to empower the voices of people from within the Muslim community; in particular women and younger people who can have an enormous influence on thinking. "We need to provide the platforms and the data to allow these people to make their point, but the government can't be seen to be the ones who're pulling the strings or we'll be undermining the message all over again." Mr Mair said tackling the "push-factors" of poverty, social exclusion and a lack of positive role models for young Muslim men was also vital in countering radicalisation. He also believes recent media coverage of the Paris atrocities have been a positive step in undermining terrorist propaganda. "Much like the Blitz, terrorist attacks are much more about the people that survive than the people who are killed," he added. "They want to scare people out of their normal way of life and, after 9/11, they nearly succeeded in bankrupting the airline industry. "However, as well as reporting on the casualties, after the Paris attacks media coverage has very much

Summary: Gaining control of the online propaganda battle could be the most vital component in defeating Islamist militants, an expert has said.


Media playback is not supported on this device Champion jockey AP McCoy was denied a fairytale Aintree farewell, finishing fifth on favourite Shutthefrontdoor. Aspell, who won in 2014 aboard Pineau De Re, steered his 25-1 shot to the front three fences from home and then held off the challenge of Saint Are to win by a length and three-quarters. Monbeg Dude finished third and Alvarado came in fourth. Aspell, 38, becomes the first jockey since Brian Fletcher on Red Rum in 1973 and 1974 to win back-to-back Nationals, while it was a third success for 79-year-old owner Trevor Hemmings, who has previously won with Hedgehunter and Ballabriggs. Aspell said: "It was wonderful and we will certainly celebrate tonight. I asked some big questions, but he dug deep. "We really refreshed and recharged his battery and I tried to conserve energy. He is all heart. All season, he has had hard races. Win lose or draw, that's the best ride I have had in the National. I just hoped his battery life lasted out and it did." McCoy appeared well placed in the latter stages, but Shutthefrontdoor tired badly from the elbow. "I thought from the third-last fence I was running on empty," McCoy said. "I will miss riding horses and races like that. I thought for a long way he could win. It was my last National but was a very enjoyable one." The Northern Irishman had said he would retire immediately if he had won, but the 40-year-old could now race on until the Sandown meeting at the end of April. Winning trainer Oliver Sherwood was in tears after his decision to run Many Clouds was vindicated. The eight-year-old was a disappointing sixth in last month's Cheltenham Gold Cup after winning the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury in November and scoring at Cheltenham in January. Many Clouds becomes the youngest winner of the National since Bindaree in 2002 and at 11st 9lb, the heaviest winner since Red Rum. He also won £561,300 for Hemmings out of a total prize fund of £1m. About 72,000 spectators turned out on a sunny day at Aintree to watch the 168th running of the National. McCoy had been strongly backed in the lead-up to the race - with more money wagered on this National than any other horse race - and bookmakers had feared a £50m pay-out if he had claimed his second victory over the 30 National fences. Nina Carberry, the only female jockey in the race, finished 16th on First Lieutenant. Balthazar King, one of the favourites, had a heavy fall at the Canal Turn and was taken to University of Liverpool Equine Hospital (Leahurst) for further assessment. Top six: 1. Many Clouds (25-1) 2. Saint Are (25-1) 3. Monbeg Dude (40-1) 4. Alvarado (20-1) 5. Shutthefrontdoor (6-1 fav) 6. Royale Knight (25-1). Nineteen of 39 starters finished - click here for the full finishing order.

Summary: Many Clouds won the 2015 Grand National to give jockey Leighton Aspell his second consecutive victory in the race.


Media playback is not supported on this device Bury's Quigg will put his WBA belt on the line against Belfast's Frampton, the IBF champion, at Manchester Arena. "There's something different about this fight as the rivalry has been so long. It's exciting me in a way that no other fight has before," said Frampton, 29. "I'm not expecting an easy night but if I'm clever I'll be alright." "Making this fight happen has been talked about for so long. It has been a long time coming," added the Northern Ireland boxer. Media playback is not supported on this device Both men are unbeaten in their professional careers, making it the most eagerly-anticipated domestic match-up for some time. "It's a big occasion but I've been involved in big fights and big atmospheres before. "I'm relaxed, ready and raring to go. I feel like a kid at Christmas, I'm super-excited and can't wait to get going. "I've been in camp for a long time as I wanted to make sure I was fully prepared. I'm in the shape of my life and my weight is perfect, it's the easiest I've ever made it." Frampton will rely on the backing of a large travelling support to help cheer him to victory on English soil. "I'll have 70% of the support in the arena on the night and I know my fans will make a lot of noise. "The home fighter will have fewer fans than the away fighter and I'm not sure how Scott's going to deal with that. "I know I have the punching power to take him out, whether it be in the first round or the 12th. I also possess the boxing brain to comprehensively beat him on points. "My power has been massively underestimated - they are making Quigg out to be this ferocious puncher but I can punch just as hard, if not harder."

Summary: Carl Frampton says his long-standing rivalry with Scott Quigg will add spice to Saturday's world super-bantamweight unification fight in Manchester.