Ketamine is licensed to be used as an anaesthetic but has a reputation as an illegal party drug. Writing in The Lancet Psychiatry, Dr Rupert McShane, who has led a trial in Oxford, since 2011 says ketamine can work on patients with depression "where nothing has helped before". However, he is calling for a national registry to monitor its use. Dr McShane says tens of thousands of people who have not responded to other treatment could be helped by the drug. But he adds there should be a national registry for those who prescribe the treatment to monitor the results and avoid misuse of the Class B substance. Of the 101 people taking part who had failed to find a successful depression treatment, 42 of them responded to the ketamine. "The first ketamine infusion literally saved my life," says one patient. "I had felt so desperate I was going to end it all. "Subsequent ketamine treatment has enabled me to return to my job full-time. I still struggle at times but being able to work again has given me such a boost." Dr McShane hopes more doctors will use it to treat depression but fears that the UK could follow the US where there are private ketamine clinics that vary in their clinical checks. "We think that patients' treatment should be in specialist centres and formally tracked in national or international registries. This will help us to pick up any safety or abuse problems with longer term use and narrow down what dose, frequency, route and durations of treatment works best." The dosage of ketamine used in his trial is much less than the amount used by people who take it as an illegal party drug - and he warns against any kind of self-medication. Dr McShane also warns it is "not a miracle" drug for depression and "maintaining the benefit is a challenge", which has so far only been achieved by repeated dosing. But participant Louise, a 36-year-old former nurse, said she did not feel that she was becoming dependent on the drug. "I definitely do not feel at all, in any way 'hooked on' or addicted to the ketamine. I have more trouble with withdrawal and side-effects if I miss a couple of doses of my (standard) antidepressant than I do with the ketamine." Commenting on the paper, Prof Allan Young, from the The Royal College of Psychiatrists, said there were still "significant gaps" in knowledge about ketamine's use. "Before ketamine can be recommended for use in clinical practice, extensive research is required to understand how to optimally use ketamine for treating depression," he said. "The Royal College of Psychiatrists has concerns for patient safety and hence recommends mental health practitioners to proceed with caution when treating patients with ketamine." Cardiff University psychiatrist Dr Paul Keedwell said: "Ketamine in the treatment of depression is one of the most exciting discoveries in psychiatry for years. "However, more research is needed and having a registry allows researchers to share new findings, positive or negative."

Summary: Doctors trialling the use of ketamine to treat depression are calling for the treatment to be rolled out.


RGU said a downturn in the regional economy due to the falling oil price had affected the university's income. It also reported a reduction in demand for courses from students from oil-producing countries. RGU said the aim was for the savings to be made through a voluntary redundancy scheme. Prof Ferdinand von Prondzynski, principal of the university, said: "RGU will embark on a period of re-profiling its workforce to address the financial challenges and our strategic needs, allowing us to pursue ambitious targets for the successful, sustainable development of the university. "We will continue to make a leading contribution to economic growth here and across Scotland, widening access to higher education, and the availability of high value knowledge and skills for the economy and society." An additional £2m of savings are to be made via operational costs.

Summary: Aberdeen's Robert Gordon University (RGU) is to cut staff costs by £4m - meaning about 100 jobs are expected to be lost.


Lennon wants the 29-year-old striker to return to Easter Road for a third spell, having been released by Blackburn Rovers this summer. "The club have done everything they can," Lennon told BBC Radio Scotland. "It's a purely personal decision for Anthony, but we have a board meeting on Monday, so hopefully we will hear [from Stokes] before then." Stokes left Hibs to join Lennon's Celtic squad in 2010 and was loaned back to the Edinburgh side in 2016. Capped nine times by the Republic of Ireland, the forward has netted 131 goals at club level - including two against Rangers in Hibs' 2016 Scottish Cup final win. "I have had private chats with Anthony, I met him on Wednesday and the talks were positive," explained Lennon. "But he has a lot of offers and has a big decision to make at this juncture in his career. "If he decides to come to Hibs, it won't be for the money, even though it is a very good financial package. "From a footballing point of view, I think this is his home. He has had a great time here in two previous spells. "He hasn't played a lot of football in the last two or three years and his conditioning would need a bit of work, but I think he is at his peak. "The [Premiership] season starts next week and we can't wait forever."

Summary: Hibernian head coach Neil Lennon hopes to hear by early next week if Anthony Stokes will be rejoining the club.


DM Awasthi, the chief of the state's anti-Maoist force, told the AFP news agency that the clash took place near Bijapur district. The region has seen a long-running insurgency by Maoists. The rebels killed 24 troops last month. The Maoists say they are fighting for communist rule and greater rights for tribal people and the rural poor. Profile: India's Maoist rebels India Maoist rebels kill 24 policemen Some media reports said the rebels had been killed in two different operations. The police, however, did not give clear details about the exact timing of the operation. The violence comes against the backdrop of India's government promising to take strong action against the rebels after last month's attack. The rebels are active in several eastern and central states of India. They routinely target Indian security forces. In 2010 they killed 74 policemen in Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh in one of their most deadly attacks.

Summary: Police in India say they have killed 16 Maoist rebels in the central state of Chhattisgarh.


Armed officers forced a car to stop on Spring Garden Street in Ballybough at about 18:00 on Friday. They discovered what they believe to be a quantity of detonators and Semtex explosives. The surrounding area has been cleared and cordoned off and an army bomb disposal team is attending. The two men are being held under Ireland's Offences against the State Act and can be questioned for up to three days.

Summary: Two men have been arrested after explosives were discovered by police investigating dissident republican activity in Dublin.


The strikes will affect hundreds of thousands of people who use the Southern Rail network in England every day. But many commuters say strikes are just part of the ongoing daily disruption to Southern's service that is having a huge impact on the way they live. Businesses are suffering and some workers have had to stay at home, while others have tried to find alternative routes into work, they say. Frustrated by the continuing disruption, three passengers and a cafe owner agreed to video blog their mornings. 50-mile cycle ride again John Holah, 36, is from Earlswood, Surrey. He works as a web developer in east London. John says it's not just on strike days that it's quicker to cycle the 50-mile (80km) round trip to work. Cafe 'losing business' Debbie Davis, 54, runs Beryl and Pegs Coffee, Tea and Sandwich Bar opposite Reigate station. Debbie says her cafe has been empty all morning. Bus from Gatwick Alison Braganza, 39, normally travels from Ifield, West Sussex, to central London. She's just started a new job and has been repeatedly late during her probation period. Flying to meeting Mark, 52, is an asset management consultant and had a meeting in Scotland. He couldn't catch a train into London so his company had to change its policy to allow him to fly to Glasgow. Production by Dan Curtis and Ed Ram.

Summary: Rail passengers have faced more travel chaos as striking train drivers hold the first of six, day-long stoppages planned for this month.


In a game of few chances, Yeovil were denied what would have been the winning goal in the second half when Tom Eaves' header hit the crossbar. Exeter went close in the first half when Reuben Reid was put through on goal, with Artur Krysiak forced to rush out and clear the danger. Ollie Watkins also threatened for the visitors when his fierce drive from 25 yards only just passed the crossbar. There were bizarre scenes at the end of the opening period as a whistle from the crowd was mistaken by everyone for the half-time signal. It resulted in mass confusion around Huish Park as referee Tim Robinson was forced to bring the players back onto the pitch before playing the remaining few seconds of the half. Yeovil had a penalty claim turned down early in the second after the ball appeared to strike the arm of Exeter's Jordan Moore-Taylor in the box. There then followed a golden chance for Yeovil when Ryan Dickson found Eaves with a peach of a cross, but the header looped past the helpless Christy Pym and cannoned off the bar. Substitute Liam McAlinden went close for the visitors in the closing stages but Krysiak was equal to his shot. Report supplied by the Press Association Match ends, Yeovil Town 0, Exeter City 0. Second Half ends, Yeovil Town 0, Exeter City 0. Foul by Otis Khan (Yeovil Town). Joel Grant (Exeter City) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Tom Eaves (Yeovil Town) is shown the yellow card. Foul by Otis Khan (Yeovil Town). Jake Taylor (Exeter City) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Tom Eaves (Yeovil Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Ryan Harley (Exeter City). Corner, Exeter City. Conceded by Ryan Dickson. Liam Shephard (Yeovil Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Joel Grant (Exeter City). Nathan Smith (Yeovil Town) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by Nathan Smith (Yeovil Town). Jake Taylor (Exeter City) wins a free kick on the right wing. Corner, Yeovil Town. Conceded by Jack Stacey. Substitution, Exeter City. Joel Grant replaces Lee Holmes. Substitution, Yeovil Town. Francois Zoko replaces Ben Whitfield. Matt Butcher (Yeovil Town) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by Matt Butcher (Yeovil Town). Ryan Harley (Exeter City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt missed. Tom Eaves (Yeovil Town) left footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Attempt saved. Liam McAlinden (Exeter City) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Alex Lawless (Yeovil Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Ollie Watkins (Exeter City). Foul by Ryan Dickson (Yeovil Town). Lloyd James (Exeter City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Liam McAlinden (Exeter City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Alex Lacey (Yeovil Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Liam

Summary: Yeovil and Exeter played out an uninspiring goalless draw at Huish Park.


Carolyn Fairbairn said she had rarely stayed to the end of such corporate functions because she was bringing up her three children. Along with sporting events, the black-tie dinners are seen as places to do business, she said. But she has "never been a fan", and added that "a lot of women aren't". "They'd rather go home to their families in the evening," Mrs Fairbairn said. "Maybe the business dinner is a vestige of old business life." An alternative, she said, might be to host an "early evening discussion panel, hold a proper debate, and then people can go home by 7.30pm". In one of her first interviews since taking over earlier this month, Mrs Fairbairn said it would be "terrific" if her appointment inspired women to look at business careers. "There has been good progress on reaching the 25% target of women on boards, but there is a long way to go, especially among senior management," she added. The new CBI director general also expressed confidence that Europe would not tear the employers' group apart. Campaigners have criticised the CBI for being too pro-EU, but Mrs Fairbairn said most of its members "want to stay in a reformed European Union". She was also optimistic about the UK economy, as long as issues such as productivity, skills and infrastructure were tackled.

Summary: The first female chief of business lobby group the CBI has criticised business dinners as "not very inclusive" for women.


"Le onze Septembre Francais" declared the banner headline in France's Le Monde newspaper. "A French September 11th." But now France also has 1/11, another set of numbers etched in the annals of the terrible history of terrorism and stirring stories of people who fight back. Nearly four million took to the streets and squares across France on Sunday 11 January for a Unity march in the wake of three days of terror that left 17 dead, and a nation saddened, stunned, and - it is hoped - strengthened in a new solidarity. Never have so many French citizens turned out in such large numbers since the liberation of Paris from Nazi Germany in 1944. "I'm proud of my country," reflects French journalist Nicolas Henin. "People often join protests for more jobs or higher salaries, but this wasn't for something immediate. It was for France's future." More than a decade ago, in the wake of the shocking attacks in New York and Washington on 11 September, the slogan that sounded from many capitals was: "We're standing shoulder to shoulder." Now there is a new version of the same refrain in the most pronounced show of solidarity since then: "Le monde se leve" (The world rises) was the Sunday morning headline in Le Journal du Dimanche. The morning after, one word was splashed across many front pages in France - "Debout" (Standing). "The world stands with France" was the top line of the International New York Times. Nearly 50 world leaders cleared their diaries to literally stand shoulder to shoulder again. They marched, arms linked, along part of the route to be, and be seen to be, part of a French story of pain and resolve. Now, more than ever, this battle is recognised as a global fight against rising extremism. But some leaders had other reasons too. The media watchdog Reporters Without Borders condemned the presence of "predators… the leaders from countries where journalists and bloggers are systematically persecuted". "It's shocking to see some of the leaders here," laments journalist Nicolas Henin. But, as we stand in the midst of the densely packed, diverse, cheering, flag-waving crowd at the main gathering place of La Place de la Republique, he speaks of a "feel-good day" for millions of people who came from across France and beyond. "I had to come too," he remarks. It was in this very place that smaller but still significant crowds had gathered every month, for 10 months, to call for his release, and for the three other French journalists who had been held hostage by the Islamic State group in Syria. Sunday's call for unity came in the wake of the attack on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo and the murder of four legendary French cartoonists who have long wielded the sharpest of pens. Theirs is a history of France, from the street protests of 1968, to the civil conflict in Algeria in the 1990s, to the worst terrorist attack in half a century that cost them their lives. By Friday, a series of attacks had also claimed the

Summary: In France, many reached for the phrase recognised by all - 9/11.


Mr Hands said officials would be able to choose the type of products to be covered by agreements. The union operates alongside the EU's single market and free trade area. It comes after the Brexit secretary said the UK would consider paying for "best possible" single market access. The customs union includes all 28 EU nations, but also Turkey, Monaco, San Marino, Andorra and non-EU UK territories such as the Channel Islands. They enjoy free trade with each other, but must impose the same tariffs on goods from nations outside the pact and are barred from doing bilateral trade deals with other countries. Bloomberg news agency published remarks Mr Hands made in an interview this week in which he said the "history of international trade has got all kinds of examples of customs unions". He said the UK could be selective about which individual sectors it wished to be covered by any customs union arrangement. Mr Hands added: "You can choose which markets, which products the customs unions affect and which they don't, so there isn't a binary thing of being inside the customs union or outside of the customs union." As the pound posted its fifth consecutive week of gains against the euro, Mr Hands's words were cited by financial market commentators as further evidence that fears over a "hard Brexit" were easing. In the Commons on Thursday, Brexit Secretary David Davis had said the "major criterion" was getting the best access for goods and services to the European market. Later, in a speech to CBI Wales in Cardiff, Mr Davis sought to reassure business leaders that immigration controls after Brexit will not be imposed "in a way that it is contrary to the national and economic interest". But Brexit-backing Tory MP Peter Bone said "people would be absolutely outraged" if the UK continued to pay the EU after Brexit. And another prominent Leave campaigner and former Conservative cabinet minister, Iain Duncan Smith, told the BBC he believed Mr Davis had been simply not ruling anything in or out of the government's Brexit negotiations.

Summary: The UK could seek a deal which would allow sections of the economy to remain within the EU's customs union after Brexit, international trade minister Greg Hands has suggested.


The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) expressed "serious concerns" to the European Commission about the deal. It warned the merger could cause "long-term damage" for UK consumers as it would leave only three mobile networks. CK Hutchison, the owner of Three, said it was "very disappointed" the CMA had published the letter. The European Commission has until 19 May to make a decision on Three's proposed £10.5bn takeover of O2. Hutchison said: "It is no surprise that CMA opposes the merger. It always has, and so has Ofcom. But it is for the Commission to assess any competition concerns, on the basis of the facts and proposed remedies." Sky, Virgin, Tesco and UK Broadband have agreed to use Three-O2's share of UK airwaves to offer their own mobile packages, the company said. "The entry of so many diverse, strong and committed players will ensure that there is plenty of competition in the UK market and plenty of counter offers to any supposed price increases post-merger," it said. Three's owner added that it would invest £5bn in UK mobile infrastructure and that new entrants would add a further £5bn. The planned purchase of O2 by Hutchison, which is owned by Asia's richest person Li Ka-shing, was announced early last year. If approved, the deal would leave just two other major UK operators: EE and Vodafone. Hutchison sent its suggested remedies to the European Commission last week to smooth the takeover. The CMA said the remedies "fall well short" and insisted the Commission should instead force most of O2 or Three's mobile network to be sold off after the deal. "Absent such structural remedies, the only option available to the Commission is prohibition," Alex Chisholm, chief executive of the CMA, said in the letter to the European Commission. European competition commissioner Margrethe Vestager will make the final decision on the deal, rather than UK regulators. "At best we see UK deal approval odds at 50/50. The risk, here, is the decision could become increasingly political (from a UK perspective it already is) as it's so close to the Brexit vote," said Mandeep Singh, a partner at Redburn analysts. Campaigners for a British exit from the EU - known as "Brexit" - have already raised concerns about the European Commission having the final say instead of the CMA or Ofcom. The Commission has previously approved deals in Ireland, Austria and Germany that reduced the number of mobile networks from four to three. The UK telecoms market is going through significant change, with broadband, mobile and subscription TV providers increasingly competing with each other. BT re-entered the mobile market earlier this year after its £12.5bn takeover of EE was approved by the CMA. Tom Mockridge, Virgin Media chief executive, said: "A combined O2-Three would provide a counter balance to the strength of BT/EE, offering an alternative source of capacity to other providers who will drive competition in their own right."

Summary: The planned merger of mobile networks O2 and Three should be blocked or severely restricted by EU regulators, the UK competition watchdog has said.


Manager Matt Beard told BBC Sport that Williams and Nigeria striker Asisat Oshoala would miss "a couple of months" with hamstring and knee problems. Defender Satara Murray (also hamstring) is expected to be out of action for about six weeks. "It's a big blow," said Beard. "It's the spine of your team - your central midfielder, your centre-back and your centre-forward - but it's one of those things." The players were all hurt during Saturday's WSL 1 defeat by Notts County and did not feature in Thursday's 2-0 Continental Tyres Cup victory against Everton. Williams played in all seven of England's matches at the recent World Cup, but Beard said her injury was not caused by returning to league action too soon following the tournament in Canada. "It was an impact injury," he said. "Unfortunately as she's tried to win the ball, her leg's completely hyperextended, which has caused the injury." Liverpool are the reigning Women's Super League One champions but are currently only sixth in the table after a disappointing start to the season. With the league concluding in October, Beard admitted that the new injuries would make defending their title even more difficult. "They're important players to us but it's going to give maybe one or two of the younger players an opportunity," he continued. "We'll do as much as we can, while we're still involved in everything mathematically, to finish as high as we can." Beard also told BBC Sport that he did not think he would be in a position to make emergency loan signings to cover for the injured players.

Summary: Three Liverpool Ladies players, including England midfielder Fara Williams, are set to miss the majority of the club's remaining games this season after picking up injuries.


The recipient, Wolfang Rangger, who lost his right leg in 2007, said: "It feels like I have a foot again. It's like a second lease of life." Prof Hubert Egger of the University of Linz, said sensors fitted to the sole of the artificial foot, stimulated nerves at the base of the stump. He added it was the first time that a leg amputee had been fitted with a sensory-enhanced prosthesis. Surgeons first rewired nerve endings in the patient's stump to place them close to the skin surface. Six sensors were fitted to the base of the foot, to measure the pressure of heel, toe and foot movement. These signals were relayed to a micro-controller which relayed them to stimulators inside the shaft where it touched the base of the stump. These vibrated, stimulating the nerve endings under the skin, which relayed the signals to the brain. Prof Egger said: "The sensors tell the brain there is a foot and the wearer has the impression that it rolls off the ground when he walks." Wolfgang Ranger, a former teacher, who lost his leg after a blood clot caused by a stroke, has been testing the device for six months, both in the lab and at home. He said: "I no longer slip on ice and I can tell whether I walk on gravel, concrete, grass or sand. I can even feel small stones." The 54-year-old also runs, cycles and goes climbing. Another major benefit was a reduction in excruciating "phantom limb" pain felt by Mr Rangger for years following the amputation. Prof Egger said the brain now received real data rather than searching for information from the missing limb. The Austrian research team unveiled their results at a press conference in Vienna. But they have yet to publish details in a medical journal. Last year an international team created a bionic hand which allows the amputee to feel sensations from their fingers. Their study was published in the journal Science Translational Medicine. Dr Alastair Ritchie, lecturer in Biomaterials and Bioengineering, University of Nottingham, said the Austrian announcement was exciting but not as groundbreaking as the work already done for the arm and hand.

Summary: Scientists in Austria have created an artificial leg which allows the amputee to feel lifelike sensations from their foot.


The 28-year-old will play Arsenal in a competitive fixture for the first time when Forest face the Gunners in the EFL Cup third round on Tuesday. "Most people don't celebrate when they score and some go absolutely crazy and start chaos, which is fun," he said. "For me out of respect I will celebrate a little bit, but it won't be crazy." Bendtner began his senior with Arsenal and spent nine years with the club, before moving to German side Wolfsburg in 2014. "[Arsenal] feels like a long time away. I had been there a long time but so much has happened since, so it's a little bit of a distant memory," he told BBC Radio Nottingham. "Things happen in football, it's a quick career and you have 15 or 20 years. "I was there at an early age and there's many things - ups and downs - that have happened but it's in the past and I only look to the future." The Denmark international says he has good memories of his time at Arsenal, but hopes his new club can progress to the fourth round of the EFL Cup for the first time since 2004-05. "I am sure I will probably pop into the dressing room after the match," he continued. "In 90 minutes when I go onto the pitch I am focused on Forest to win the match for them and after all the emotions it's a different story."

Summary: Nottingham Forest forward Nicklas Bendtner will not "go crazy" if he scores against Arsenal despite his time at the club being a distant memory.


Eve Stratford, 22, who worked at London's Playboy club, was found with her throat slashed in her home in Leyton, east London, in March 1975. Six months later, Lynne Weedon, 16, died after being attacked and raped near her home in Hounslow, west London. A link was made in 2006 after matching DNA was found on the victims. Investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Noel McHugh said: "I firmly believe there is someone out there who has information about who carried out these murders. "It's inconceivable the killer of Eve and Lynne has kept the perfect secret for 40 years." Describing the guilt as a "heavy burden to carry", Mr McHugh appealed in particular to mental health professionals and prison officers who may have received disclosures from a patient or prisoner. He said that the killer "must have let details slip over the years - maybe to a partner, a friend, even a cellmate - and I would appeal to anyone with information to contact us." Ms Stratford, who was last seen walking home on 18 March 1975, was found dead with her hands tied by a scarf in the bedroom of her flat after her neck had been cut almost a dozen times. A neighbour had heard a conversation between a man and a woman coming from her flat, followed by a loud thud. On 3 September 1975, Lynne Weedon was hit over the head with a blunt instrument as she walked home. She was then thrown over a fence into the grounds of an electricity sub-station, where she was raped. She died a week later of her head injuries. Police have described the killer as a white male, aged between 17 and 30 in 1975. Now likely to be in his 60s or 70s, police say whoever killed Eve Stratford may have known her - as there was no sign of forced entry into her flat. The killer also would have had a clear link to both the Leyton and Hounslow areas, according to police. Eve's father, her last living relative, has since died without finding out who killed her or why. Lynne's parents, now both in their 80s, said they are still waiting for answers. Her mother, Margaret Weedon, described the murder as a "true life sentence" for the family. Making a "mother's plea" for anyone with information to come forward, she said: "We have missed out on so much; she missed out on life, no relationship or marriage, no career or children or even just travelling the world, all taken from her. "We are left 40 years on always wondering what it would have been like. "We are well aware that whoever murdered Lynne also murdered Eve Stratford. That young lady also had her life snubbed out. Her family have died now." Mrs Weedon said the pain of her daughter's death still sits "deep somewhere inside". She added: "There are so many questions. So many thoughts. So much heartache. "Please, please give us some sort of closure."

Summary: The Metropolitan Police has offered a £40,000 reward for information on the linked murders of a bunny girl and a teenager.


The prosecutors, from Spain's top criminal court, allege Neymar and his father hid the true value of the player's multi-million-euro transfer from Santos to Barcelona. A Brazilian investment fund that owned 40% of Neymar's sports rights argues it was deprived of its full share. In previous interviews, Neymar, 24, has denied any wrongdoing. Barcelona said it paid €57m (£43m) for Neymar in 2013, with the player's parents, Neymar da Silva Santos and Nadine Goncalves da Silva Santos, receiving €40m and his former club, Santos, €17m. But investigators say the fee was closer to €83m and Barcelona concealed part of the deal. The club also denies any wrongdoing. The Brazilian third-party investment fund, DIS, alleges it was financially harmed by the transfer when it received €6.8m of Santos's €17m fee and argues it was deprived of its full share. Neymar and his parents, along with Barcelona's ex-President Sandro Rosell and President Josep Maria Bartomeu, had all given statements at an earlier court hearing in February. Speaking to O Globo TV in Brazil in February, Neymar said: "Before saying nonsense - that we hid this, or hid that - they should prove it. "My father is doing everything to ensure that I can just focus on playing football. He handles the books. But in the moment when you see someone you love suffering, it starts to hurt." Neymar and his father also face accusations in a separate case of defrauding the Spanish tax office, while the player faces a tax evasion investigation in Brazil. He denies wrongdoing. Neymar's move to Barcelona FC has been a big success on the pitch. The striker became part of a goal-scoring trio with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. In 2015, Neymar helped the club win five trophies and came third in the Fifa Ballon d'Or competition. He also scored in the Uefa Champions League final against Juventus. He won the Spanish league and cup double with Barcelona in 2016.

Summary: Spanish prosecutors have called for Brazil and Barcelona football star Neymar to be tried for fraud.


The images were taken by architect Dennis Calow during the city's regeneration from the mid-1950s to the 1970s. The collection has been added to an online map created by the University of Leicester. It is hoped it will inspire other people to share photos and memories. Dr Simon Dixon, archives manager at the university, said at least 12,500 buildings and homes were demolished in Leicester when the clearance of working class Victorian housing resumed after being interrupted by World War Two. He said Dennis Calow was interested in the historical value of pre-20th Century buildings due to be torn down. Mr Dixon said the project was inspired by the growing number of Facebook pages dedicated to historical photos of cities. He said he hoped the photos would encourage people to come forward to share information about Leicester's lesser-known lost buildings.

Summary: Hundreds of photos of buildings demolished during Leicester's post-war slum clearance programme have been published online.


Buchanan, 25, came through the Quins academy set-up to make his debut against Leicester in 2010, and has since made 116 appearances. He toured Argentina with England in 2013, but did not play a Test match. "Rob has made significant strides this season in nailing down the starting hooker position," director of rugby John Kingston said. "His love of the club is there for all to see and he will play a significant role in the quest for more silverware over the coming years." The front-rower joins Charlie Mulchrone, Ross Chisholm and Dave Ward in agreeing extended deals with the club. Quins' academy side has brought through a strong contingent of first-team and international players, with Buchanan, recent England and British & Irish Lions call-up Kyle Sinckler, George Lowe and Joe Marchant all adding depth to the squad. "I have been with this club since I was 16 and it was an easy decision to extend my time," Buchanan said. "To be able to work under the guidance of Adam Jones and Graham Rowntree for the coming seasons is incredibly exciting for me, and I am grateful to John Kingston for the opportunity to continue my career here at Harlequins."

Summary: Hooker Rob Buchanan has extended his contract with Harlequins, although terms are undisclosed.


Donald Trump has fixed on immigration as one of the causes of the tide of anger on which his campaign has risen. If it's not the threat to American jobs from an influx of cheap skilled labour, it's the steady flow from Mexico, much of it illegal, that he says is unsustainable. Hence his famous promise to build a 2000-mile wall, which has come to define his campaign. He is right that this nation of immigrants struggles with the question, and his proposed "solution" has now turned it into a dividing line that will help to shape the autumn campaign. There is a sour whiff in America of the European immigration debate: never before has it been used so deliberately to raise the political temperature. Mr Trump knew what he was doing, and it has worked. Donald Trump wants to deport every single illegal immigrant - could he? Trump's foreign policy: So crazy it just might work? Trump's immigration plan savaged by rivals Why Mexicans are troubled by Donald Trump But visit the border in southern California - where they say it is the busiest international crossing point in the world - and you witness the complexities, not the simplicities. I stood looking through the fence with border agent Chris Harris, and he told me: "There's no silver bullet. No easy answer. A wall won't solve it." I spent a few hours with him on his stretch of the border, about 20 miles south of San Diego. He is an interesting witness - a Republican voter, who has worked all his life in law enforcement (he was a narcotics detective and then a prison officer in New York), the union representative for the border guards, who spends every day with his colleagues on the stretch of border running due east from the Pacific shore. When he arrived nearly 20 years ago, the border seemed hopelessly porous, with untold thousands of illegal immigrants crossing easily, slipping through the undergrowth, mounting elaborate deceptions to occupy the guards and bring whole parties over, squeezing through tunnels. That has changed. Chris Harris still reckons that 5,000 (and probably more) get through each year on the short six-mile stretch where we're walking - but compared with the past, that is a trickle. Across the rough terrain, roads have been built for patrols, navigable canyons blocked, and two fences built. They are dotted with repairs where illegal immigrants have cut through, and we handled one of the metal ladders designed to be hooked over the top and get a few people over in a few seconds in the dark. It is a cat-and-mouse game, constant and dangerous. And where many of the crossings in the past were by individuals desperate to find work, much of the traffic is now controlled by violent people-smuggling cartels who are running a big, nasty business. The drama on the border can easily be used to make it sound like a simple problem of law enforcement, and right and wrong. But there are problems apart from the fact that the agents believe a

Summary: The Mexican border is a line that sends an electric charge through the US presidential campaign.


Low numbers of staff with the right specialist training at Stafford's County Hospital forced the closure of A&E to patients under 18, on 25 August. The hospital trust said it was looking at putting in a service to deal with minor injuries. Plans for a full range of services have been submitted for scrutiny. The A&E department is open to adults. The hospital, under its former guise of Stafford Hospital, was the subject of a public inquiry after a higher than expected number of deaths between 2005 to 2008. More on this and other stories from Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Robert Courteney-Harris, chief executive of the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, said staff understood concerns over the decision to suspend children's emergency services. "We recognise that a small number of patients and their families have now had to travel further for non-urgent treatment and we are very sorry for this," he said. "However, ignoring external advice about the safety of our services could put some children's lives at risk, something the trust is simply not prepared to do." The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has been asked to carry out a service review and to make recommendations about how it can be made safe. The process is expected to last 10 weeks, he said. In the meantime, staff are looking at ways of setting up a minor injuries service to deal with broken bones and sprains. University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust took over the County Hospital in October last year, after the previous trust was declared clinically and financially unviable. The now-defunct Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust was fined Â£500,000 last year after admitting four charges over the deaths of elderly people, between 2005 and 2014.

Summary: An A&E unit hit by staff shortages should have an emergency service for children with minor injuries within a few weeks, doctors hope.


The 29-year-old turned down a new deal at beaten League Two play-off finalists Exeter to join the third-tier Pilgrims. "Not everyone will understand my reasoning but those who do, hopefully they understand," he told BBC Devon. "The club offered me a deal which we tried to negotiate and it just didn't end probably the way it could've." Grant joined Exeter on a two-year contract in August 2015 after the club's fans raised £30,000 towards his wages. He has not played for Jamaica since May 2016 when he scored in a friendly victory over Chile. "I wouldn't tell any lies, I thoroughly enjoyed my time [at Exeter] and was very close to staying, but it's football," Grant added. "I made the decision to join Plymouth and now I look forward to the challenge. "It's [the move] definitely something I had to think about, but I'm delighted to be here now and hopefully I can have a good start."

Summary: Jamaica international forward Joel Grant says he came "very close" to staying with Exeter City before joining their Devon rivals Plymouth Argyle.


The cuts affected power stations and public transport, including Istanbul's tram and metro systems. A crisis centre has been set up at the energy ministry. Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has said all possible causes are being examined, including terrorism. The cut hit at 10:36 (07:36 GMT) on Tuesday morning. Power cuts were reported in at least 40 of Turkey's 81 provinces. Traffic lights stopped working in several parts of Istanbul and Ankara during the outage, causing traffic jams, while rescue teams were called to help people trapped in lifts or stuck underground at metro stations. By Tuesday afternoon, electricity returned to parts of Istanbul. Energy Minister Taner Yildiz said about "80% of Istanbul's electricity has been restored" and he expected power to return to the rest of the country soon. Istanbul's transport company said all of its routes were back up and running. Turkish TV also reported that power had been re-established in the cities of Edirne, Tekirdag, Erzurum and Trabzon. "Our main target right now is to restore the network. This is not an incident that we see frequently," Mr Yildiz told Turkish media. Turkey suffers from sporadic electricity cuts but locals say they cannot remember such a nationwide cut for a generation, reports the BBC's Mark Lowen in Istanbul. One of the few cities unaffected by the power cut was Van in the east of the country, where electricity is supplied from Iran.

Summary: A massive power cut has hit dozens of provinces across Turkey, with officials saying a break in connections with mainland Europe could be to blame.


The British Medical Association in Scotland makes the proposal in its manifesto for the Scottish Parliament elections in May next year. It says the measure could help children form the habits of a lifetime. The Scottish government said it had worked for a decace to ensure health promotion was "at the heart of a school's activities". The BMA represents around 16,000 doctors in Scotland. School meals are now free for children in the first three years of primary education, but the BMA says its survey of local authorities suggests they have cut back on the amount of fruit and vegetables offered for free outside school meals. Last year 16 out of Scotland's 32 councils provided free fruit and vegetables but by this year, this had fallen to just 11. None of the councils provided fruit and veg to children above P3, and none provides it more than three days a week. The BMA says the NHS is facing rising demand for its services and promoting healthy behaviour is essential to reduce demand. BMA Scotland council chairman Peter Bennie said: "Providing primary school pupils with free fruit or vegetables means that they are less likely to eat unhealthy snacks between meals and helps to build positive habits that can last throughout their lives. "Investing in children's health in this way can help them to lead healthier lives and reduce the burden on the NHS in the long-term. "It is concerning that several local authorities have actually scrapped the provision of free fruit and vegetables in schools in recent years. "Action is needed to address this variation and ensure that primary school pupils in all parts of the country benefit equally from free fruit and vegetables." In September the Scottish government-funded Scottish Health Survey suggested that children eat even fewer portions of fruit and vegetables than adults. Scottish adults ate an average of 3.1 portions a day whereas children aged 2-15 ate an average of 2.8. Only 14% of children were getting the recommended five portions a day. The BMA says its survey of 2000 parents of school-aged children in the UK suggests that 8 out of 10 (79%) support the idea of free fruit and vegetables for all primary school children. Health Secretary Shona Robison said: "Under this government, 129,000 children in primary one to three now have access to a healthy, free school meal - a policy which benefits children and their families alike. In total, almost 260,000 pupils are now registered for free school meals. "The Scottish government is committed to a whole school approach to healthy eating and have worked for the past decade to ensure that health promotion is at the heart of a school's activities. The delivery of this approach rests with local authorities as part of school food provision."

Summary: Doctors' leaders want all primary school children to get a free portion of fruit or vegetables every day.


"I said no to the last one and then ended up doing it, and was pilloried by all my friends," he said. "But I do think this is probably it." Mendes directed 2012's Skyfall and the forthcoming Bond film, titled Spectre. "I don't think I could go down that road again," he said. "You do have to put everything else on hold." Spectre, in which Daniel Craig will make his fourth appearance as the MI6 agent, will come out on 26 October in the UK and 6 November in the US. Spectre and Skyfall took a total of five years to make, he told BBC Radio's Test Match Special. "It feels almost, even though we've just finished shooting it, like one big experience and it was a fantastic life-changing thing," he said. But he added he did not think he could go through it again. "It really is more a lifestyle choice than a job," he said. Mendes made his name in theatre, and directed a new stage production of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in between making the Bond films. But shooting a Bond movie is "pretty much all encompassing", he explained. "I'm happiest rehearsing a play or editing a movie, and when I've finished editing a movie I generally want to be back in a theatre environment again," he said. "It feels like home, it feels controllable after the chaos of a movie set. But it won't be long before I want to do another film, and I'm very fortunate to be able to go back and forth between the two." Spectre has been filmed in locations including London, Mexico, Italy and Morocco, and the cast and crew totalled more than 1,000 people, Mendes revealed. "And you really do feel it," he said. "This is a bigger movie than Skyfall. It's shot in more places - we were in Mexico City and Tangiers and northern Sahara and Rome and the Alps and London. It's been an enormous undertaking." Spectre also stars Christoph Waltz, Lea Seydoux, Andrew Scott, Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw, Dave Bautista, Monica Bellucci and Ralph Fiennes. The plot involves "a cryptic message from Bond's past [that] sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organisation". Mendes revealed that the Spectre theme song was finished - but would not disclose who had recorded it. "I can say that the song's been recorded and it's fantastic and I'm very excited about it," he said. "You won't have to wait long." Skyfall made Â£700m ($1.1bn) at box offices worldwide.

Summary: James Bond director Sam Mendes has said he does not want to make any more 007 films after the next instalment, which comes out in October.


Wales international McCusker, 30, has impressed in the back row since a return from injury last month. Eleventh-placed Irish face Northampton on Saturday, looking for a first Premiership away win in almost a year. "We'll be keen to stay in touch with them as much as possible," McCusker told BBC Radio Berkshire. Irish sit level on points with fellow strugglers Newcastle ahead of the trip to Franklin's Gardens and will be keen to maintain the momentum of their recent home form. "We've had some games recently where we've been in it or just behind at half-time," said McCusker. "But in the second half we've had games where we've just capitulated and been a totally different team. "If we let Northampton get too far ahead, they'll be buoyed by that." The former Scarlets captain left the Pro 12 club in September by mutual agreement as he joined Irish on an initial one-year deal. Capped six times by his country, McCusker admitted the decision was driven by a need to play more games. "I didn't really know how I'd ever leave," he said. "But circumstances changed and it wasn't the place I had fallen in love with. "So it made the decision a lot easier. It was probably the right time and felt like the right thing to do."

Summary: London Irish number eight Rob McCusker believes confidence can flourish among his team-mates after their crucial Premiership victory against Worcester.


The competition will be extended to 64 teams, with sides from 16 of the 21 category one academies invited to join League One and League Two clubs. In a change from the current knock-out format, there will be 16 regional groups of four for the opening round. The proposals were approved at the English Football League's annual general meeting in Portugal this week. Since the decision was announced Portsmouth, Accrington Stanley, AFC Wimbledon, Hartlepool United and Luton Town have released statements to confirm they voted against the trial. EFL clubs approve academy 'Rooney Rule' In a statement, the EFL said it was piloting the changes as part of their "ongoing commitment to creating more and better home grown players". The changes will see the 16 academy sides evenly distributed throughout the groups alongside the League One and League Two clubs, with the competition continuing to run on a north/south basis until the final. Each team will play each other once in the group stage, with the academy team getting just one home game. The knockout stages will be single ties apart from the semi-finals, where there will be two legs. At the AGM, clubs approved a 'Rooney Rule'-style application process to try to improve the number of black and ethnic minority coaches in the game. They also discussed the EFL's proposals to add a new division of 20 teams to the English pyramid - meaning that there would be 100 teams in a five-division structure, rather than the current set-up of 92 clubs across four tiers. There are currently 24 teams in the Championship, League One and League Two, below the 20-club Premier League. The final decision on those proposals will be taken in June 2017.

Summary: Premier League academy teams will be allowed to play in the EFL Trophy in a one-season trial in 2016-17.


The woman, identified as Babli, told media she called Uber after emergency calls to hospitals went unanswered. The driver of the vehicle told the Times of India that he pulled over because Babli was in excruciating pain. He then helped deliver the baby with two other women before taking them to hospital. "He picked me up, put me on a stretcher and dragged it into the hospital," the Times of India quoted Babli as saying. "I named him after Uber because the baby was born in an Uber cab," she told the Reuters news agency.

Summary: An Indian woman has named her baby "Uber" after giving birth in a car belonging to the taxi aggregation service.


Harrison Ballantyne was found near a bridle-path close to Daventry International Rail Freight Depot at 17:20 BST on Tuesday. The 11-year-old with the "cheeky smile" was with four other boys at the time. His parents said he was "an outgoing boy and loved to be active outside, exploring, climbing and getting muddy". Harrison, who came from Crick, was pronounced dead at the scene. One of his companions was taken to hospital but was uninjured. Police said the Guilsborough Academy pupil came into contact with electricity from an overhead line. His parents, who have not been named, said: "In less than 12 years he filled our lives with happiness. His lively character lit up the room. "His innocence and inquisitive nature led him to the railway track, stealing him from this world so soon after he arrived. "We will struggle to live without him." British Transport Police is continuing to make enquiries into the circumstances of his death, but is not treating it as suspicious. Supt Chris Hodgkiss said: "His friends who were at the scene have all now been spoken to and offered support, as have pupils at his school." "We cannot stress enough the dangers of the railway," he added. Officers are patrolling the area to keep children away. Julie Swales, principal of Guilsborough Academy, said Harrison was an "enthusiastic student" and "a natural leader in and out of class; he will be greatly missed by all of us". The school has opened a book of condolence and a fundraising page has been set-up to raise money for a memorial to Harrison attracting almost Â£5,000.

Summary: The parents of a boy who was electrocuted near a rail depot have paid tribute to their "kind and thoughtful" son.


Stephen Myler kicked three penalties to put the hosts 9-3 ahead at half-time, despite losing captain Tom Wood to the sin bin for infringing at a maul. Two more Myler penalties after the break extended their lead to 12 points. But Saints, who handed South Africa great Victor Matfield his debut off the bench, were short of their best as they sealed a second league win this season. After losing at newly promoted Worcester Warriors on the opening night of the campaign, Northampton have since continued to stutter and suffered domestic defeats by Sale Sharks and defending champions Saracens. Media playback is not supported on this device However, while they still remain without a try at Franklin's Gardens since May, director of rugby Jim Mallinder will be encouraged by the resilience shown by his players in overcoming Gloucester in difficult conditions for flowing rugby. He will also be boosted by the return of Matfield from World Cup duty, the 127-cap Springboks lock coming on for the final 21 minutes to make his Premiership debut. The 38-year-old adds further power and experience to a pack dominant throughout against the Cherry and Whites, setting the platform for Myler to kick five out of six attempts at goal. Victory moves Saints up to fifth in the table, level on points with Leicester in the final play-off place, while Gloucester remain in 10th. Gloucester director of rugby David Humphreys told BBC Radio Gloucestershire: "Coming here it's always going to be a set-piece game, but those conditions meant that it was going to be a case of whichever team made the fewest mistakes, was able to control field position and didn't give away penalties." "I thought for long periods of the game we did control field position, but we made too many mistakes and obviously gave away too many penalties with a kicker of the quality of Stephen Myler on the pitch." "Scrummaging's not just about one player, it's about the whole eight - you've got to give credit to Northampton, it's what they've built their success around over the course of the last few years - a very strong set piece." Northampton Saints: Foden, Tuala, G. Pisi, Burrell, North, Myler, Fotuali'i, A. Waller, Haywood, Brookes, Paterson, C. Day, Gibson, Wood, S. Dickinson. Replacements: L. Dickson for Burrell (60), Hanrahan for Fotuali'i (51), E. Waller for A. Waller (71), Williams for Haywood (78), Matfield for Paterson (60), Harrison for Gibson (69). Not Used: Hill, K. Pisi. Sin Bin: Wood (31). Gloucester: Cook, Sharples, Meakes, Hook, May, Twelvetrees, Heinz, McAllister, Hibbard, Afoa, Savage, Thrush, Moriarty, Kvesic, B. Morgan. Replacements: Purdy for Meakes (68), Dawidiuk for Hibbard (67), Doran-Jones for Afoa (63), Galarza for Savage (53), Rowan for Kvesic (67), Laidlaw for B. Morgan (53). Not Used: Y. Thomas, Kalamafoni. Sin Bin: Y. Thomas (80). Att: 14,893 Ref: Greg Garner (RFU).

Summary: Northampton Saints battled to a hard-fought victory over Gloucester in the wind and rain at Franklin's Gardens.


Plans to employ a marksman to shoot the pied wagtail at the Great Yarmouth store were put on hold after TV star Chris Packham tweeted his opposition. The British Trust for Ornithology said it had been caught, with Mr Packham tweeting a photo of the "renegade". Tesco said shooting the bird was only considered as a last resort. Natural England granted the firm a licence to shoot the wagtail earlier this month on the grounds of public health after it was spotted in the shop's aisles. But Mr Packham, who presents BBC Springwatch, used his Twitter account to urge Tesco to get in touch with the BTO instead, to attempt to catch the bird safely. Tesco said many attempts to catch it had failed, but tweeted it was "happy to liaise with BTO and explore other options". The BTO confirmed it had been caught earlier after putting up a giant net in the store. Pied wagtails are typically 18cm (7in) long and weigh 21g (three-quarters of an ounce). There are 470,000 breeding pairs in the UK. They are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act, with anybody who kills one without a licence facing a Â£5,000 fine.

Summary: A small bird that earned a last minute reprieve after supermarket giant Tesco retracted a bid to shoot it has been caught and released.


The Caixin/Markit manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) fell to 47 in September, below forecasts of 47.5 and down from 47.3 in August. A reading below 50 indicates contraction in the sector, while one above shows expansion. The disappointing data will stoke concerns about slowing growth in China. The survey comes just a day after the Asian Development Bank lowered its growth forecast for China this year to 6.8% - below the government's target of about 7%. Last week, the US Federal Reserve also held off raising interest rates for the first time in nearly a decade in part due to concerns over the impact of the slowdown in China. The closely watched private survey focuses on smaller and medium-sized firms, while the official one is based on larger firms. An acceleration in shrinking factory production, export orders and employment were the key factors behind the weaker-than-expected reading. Economist Julian Evans-Pritchard at Capital Economics said that while the result was "clearly disappointing, it is not enough to lead us to change our view that the current pessimism over China is overdone". He said in a note on Wednesday that China still faced "structural drags on growth" but that "with most of the key leading indicators such as fiscal spending and credit growth now looking supportive, we continue to expect a cyclical recovery in economic activity". Chinese policymakers have cut interest rates five times since November, among other measures to boost lending and consumer spending. The government has also repeatedly said that growth in the world's second largest economy is on track despite the fears of a hard landing. Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is visiting the US, sought to reassure the world in a speech on Wednesday, saying the economy was on a steady course with fairly fast growth.

Summary: China's factory activity contracted at the fastest pace for six and a half years in September, according to a preliminary survey of the vast sector.


The rules of the Orange Order prohibit members from attending Catholic Masses. Mr Elliott and the former UUP deputy leader Danny Kennedy publicly attended the funeral of Constable Kerr in Beragh on Wednesday. Both are members of the order. Mr Elliott is a former county grandmaster of Fermanagh. When asked about their attendance an order spokesman told the BBC: "It is important that the Kerr family know they have widespread support throughout the community and the Orange Order offers sincere sympathy to them on the loss of their brave son." A former Ulster Unionist leader and Orangeman David Trimble attended a funeral Mass in Donegal for some of the victims of the Omagh bomb in 1998 without any action being taken. Away from public gaze, it is known that members do attend the funerals of Catholic friends without censure. It appears the leadership intends the same thing to happen on this occasion as well.

Summary: The Orange Order will take no action against UUP leader and Orangeman Tom Elliott for going to Ronan Kerr's funeral Mass, the BBC understands.


Zhang Dejiang, the leader responsible for Hong Kong affairs, arrived amid discontent with alleged interference by Beijing. Mr Zhang said he was in Hong Kong "to listen to all sectors of society". More than 6,000 police have been deployed amid planned protests by pro-democracy groups. In a five-minute speech on arrival, Mr Zhang, 69, conveyed "President Xi Jinping's warm regards and well wishes for the people of Hong Kong" and said he came "with the care of the central government and all Chinese people". Noting his trip had "attracted wide attention", he said: "I will listen to the chief executive and the [Special Administrative Region] government regarding their work, and to all sectors of society about what recommendations and requirements they have about implementing the principles of "one country, two systems". He heads China's Hong Kong and Macau affairs office but is also chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, making him China's third-highest ranking leader after President Xi and Premier Li Keqiang. Mr Zhang is to speak at a policy conference on President Xi's One Belt, One Road economic project that aims to improve connectivity between China and Eurasia. He will meet a group of four pro-democracy legislators at a reception, ahead of a banquet. As head of Hong Kong affairs, Mr Zhang was responsible for a key decision in 2014 on Hong Kong's political future and is the highest-ranking mainland official to visit since then. The mini-constitution, or Basic Law, under which Hong Kong is governed, says the ultimate aim is for the leader to be elected by universal suffrage. Although China had promised direct elections by 2017, it said in 2014 that the leader, or chief executive, put up for election would come from a list of two or three candidates chosen by an effectively pro-Beijing nominating committee, angering pro-democracy campaigners. The decision led to full-scale protests, dubbed the Umbrella Movement. Tens of thousands of protesters camped in the streets for weeks but the camps were gradually dismantled with no concessions from the government. Current Chief Executive CY Leung remains unpopular. Commentators will be watching and listening carefully to see whether Mr Zhang will hint at endorsing him for another term. Following the 2014 protests, a number of so-called "localist" groups sprung up and showed themselves willing to use violence to battle what they see as a dilution of the city's identity, fearing growing social and political influence from mainland China. In February, hundreds of demonstrators dug up and threw bricks during a violent clash with police trying to shut a night food market. The market was seen by the protesters as a symbol of local traditions. There have also been increasing concerns over the freedoms Hong Kong enjoys - unseen on the mainland - which were integral to the agreement that enabled Hong Kong to be returned to China by the British in 1997. They include freedom of speech, the press, assembly, association, travel and trade union membership. One incident that raised particular concern was the disappearance of five Hong Kong booksellers known for publishing controversial books

Summary: Tight security is in place in Hong Kong for the visit of the most senior official from Beijing since large pro-democracy protests in 2014.


More than a week ago around 1,000 members of the Guarani-Kaiowa community occupied ranches in the area. The leader was shot when farmers tried to retake an occupied farm on Saturday. In 2005 the Supreme Court declared that the area where the violence is taking place belonged to the Guarani. Justice Minister Jose Eduardo Cardozo travelled to the region with a high-level delegation, including the director-general of the Federal Police and the president of the government's Indian agency, to try to defuse the growing tension. Federal troops have also been sent there to restore order and police the area. They will remain for a month. The violence started when the Guarani-Kaiowa occupied five ranches on 22 August, taking hostages who were later released. The Guarani-Kaiowa been demanding the return of their ancestral lands which, they say, were stolen by ranchers. Brazil's constitution required the government to map out all indigenous territory and return it for their exclusive use by 1993, but the majority of Guarani lands remains in the hands of the ranchers. Many Guarani are forced to live in overcrowded reserves or in makeshift camps on the roadside where malnutrition, disease and suicide are high.

Summary: The Brazilian justice minister has condemned the killing of an indigenous leader who was shot during a land protest in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul.


The opposition said its demand for free elections have not been met. Separately, UN human rights chief Zeid Raad al-Hussein warned that a government-allied youth group was becoming increasingly violent. Burundi has been hit by unrest and a failed coup since President Pierre Nkurunziza announced in April that he would run for a third term. African news updates Western donors have cut some aid to the country, and say they will not help finance the election. Mr Nkurunziza's spokesman Philippe Nzobonariba said his decision to stand for re-election was "non-negotiable", and the polls would not be delayed again. Mr al-Hussein said his office received nearly 50 phone calls a day from people across Burundi pleading for protection. The Imbonerakure youth group was accused of summary executions, tortures and beatings, and "could tip an already extremely tense situation over the edge," he said.. The electoral commission proposed on Monday that presidential elections, originally scheduled for 26 June, take place on 15 July, which falls short of a call by regional leaders to delay the poll by at least six weeks. The commission has suggested that parliamentary elections, originally due on 5 June, be shifted to 26 June. None of the opposition parties attended the meeting where the commission unveiled the new dates, Reuters news agency reports. A group of 17 opposition parties had earlier issued a statement saying they were committed to dialogue, but repeated their demand for the 51-year-old president, who survived a coup attempt last month, to quit, it reports. The BBC French Service's Venuste Nshimiyimana reports that one of the main opposition parties, the National Liberation Forces (FNL), has condemned the electoral commission's proposal as unconstitutional. FNL secretary-general Adolphe Banyikwa said the five-member body lacked a quorum, after two of its members fled to Rwanda because they feared for their lives. Its decisions were, therefore, invalid, Mr Banyikwa said. More than 20 people have been killed since 25 April in protests against Mr Nkurunziza's bid to extend his 10-year rule. More than 100,000 have fled to neighbouring states, aid agencies say. Another opposition leader, Charles Nditije, told the AFP news agency that Burundi could not hold elections in the current climate. "If things remain as they are, we consider that it will be a masquerade, a parody of elections," Mr Nditije is quoted as saying. Meanwhile, the main civil society group in Burundi said it had written to UN chief Ban Ki-moon, demanding the resignation of his chief mediator, Said Djinnit. Mr Djinnit had not focused on Mr Nkurunziza bid for re-election, which is the root of the crisis in Burundi, the letter said. The opposition says Mr Nkurunziza's attempt to run for office again contravenes the constitution, which states a president can only serve two terms. But Mr Nkurunziza's supporters argue that he is entitled to another term because he was first elected by parliament in 2005 - not voters. The Constitutional Court has ruled in favour of the president.

Summary: Burundi's opposition has rejected a proposal by the electoral commission to hold presidential polls on 15 July.


No advantage was being sought for Britain's 264 athletes in Rio, he said. Concerns have been raised that some Paralympic athletes are being deliberately mismatched. But Hollingsworth said: "We are here to win medals, but within both the letter and the spirit of the Paralympics." Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, an 11-time Paralympic champion, has said the issue "goes to the heart of the integrity of the sport". The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) says the system is always under review, while UK Athletics said it will review classifications after Rio. The Paralympics start on 7 September and run until 18 September. The classification system puts athletes into groups depending on the level of their impairment to try to ensure fair competition. But British T37 200m sprinter Bethany Woodward told the Sunday Times she was withdrawing from the ParalympicsGB squad for Rio and had lost faith in the way the team was selected. Woodward, 23, who has cerebral palsy, said: "I represented my country for a long time but if I can't compete like I used to compete, because they've brought in people who are not like me in terms of disability, what's the point?" UK Athletics has said that Woodward was not in consideration for selection because she had not met the necessary criteria. It has also been claimed some competitors try to manipulate their classification to compete against athletes with more severe impairments and therefore improve their chances of success. A recent IPC report found no clear evidence of "intentional misrepresentation" after analysing some 80 cases. Media playback is not supported on this device IPC head Sir Philip Craven has defended the classification system but told BBC Radio 4's Today programme it was "permanently being reviewed". "It is a developing system and a developing science," he said. Asked whether there was a "risk" some countries were too keen on winning medals, Craven said he would not "respond to that question", adding: "All countries are very keen on performing well and performing within the rules." Former Paralympic swimmer Natalie Jones said classifying athletes was a "really hard job", with more than 4,000 athletes to test worldwide. But Hollingsworth insisted: "We are very focused on getting the right athletes in the right class. We've got nobody going into the Games in our view who doesn't have the appropriate classification. "I dispute a view that what has been discussed over the last few days should lead to conclusion there is anything along those lines going on." Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson told BBC Radio 5 live: The reality is athletes will fall one side of the line or the other and that's what happens when you have these groupings. The old system used to be very disability specific. They're moving it to sports-specific so it's how your impairment affects you doing that sport. There's a system in place and athletes have to have faith and people watching have to have faith that the system is right. It doesn't mean it doesn't evolve and doesn't change and need to be looked at from time to time to check it's

Summary: Claims that the classification system for disabled athletes is being manipulated to boost medal chances has been rejected by British Paralympic Association boss Tim Hollingsworth.


The adult male rhino was shot dead and its horn was cut off. Just hours earlier, the royal couple came within 50 yards (metres) of a rare one-horned rhino during their safari. The 430 sq km (166 sq mile) park, in the north-eastern state of Assam, is home to the world's largest concentration of one-horned rhinos. Wildlife poachers pose the biggest threat to the animals, killing them for their horns. The animal is currently listed as "vulnerable" by conservation groups. Seven rhinos have already been killed in 2016, while 20 were poached in 2015. Kaziranga is estimated to be home to 2,400 one-horned rhinos out of a global population of 3,300. The national park is also home to elephants, water buffalo, the endangered swamp deer and tigers.

Summary: A rhino was killed by poachers in India's Kaziranga national park on the same day the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge toured the sanctuary.


In his first full news conference, he insisted the package would not breach European Union budget deficit limits. Mr Renzi said income tax would be reduced by a total of 10bn euros ($14 bn; £8bn) annually for 10m low and middle income workers from 1 May. The 39-year-old said his agenda was the most ambitious Italy had ever seen. By Alan Johnston BBC News, Italy The press conference was classic Matteo Renzi. Despite the high seriousness of the subject at hand, he was entirely relaxed - fast, fluent and joking. He was in his element. As always making the answers to Italy's problems seem obvious and easy. And perhaps this whirlwind of a young politician really will, as he promises, "change the nation" in just a hundred days. But there always seems to be a certain lack of detail in Mr Renzi's pronouncements. And nagging questions about how everything will be paid for. Large numbers of Italians will have their doubts about their inexperienced new leader. His plans sound a little too good to be true. But all the same, many of those looking on will very much hope that Mr Renzi might just find a way to deliver. "This is one of the biggest fiscal reforms we can imagine," the former mayor of Florence told reporters after a cabinet meeting that approved the measures. Italy is struggling to emerge from its longest post-war recession and Mr Renzi has made clear that job creation and growth, rather than austerity, will be the focus of his government. He said the detail of the tax cuts would be set out in the government's annual forecasting document released next month, and made clear the budget deficit goal would be raised, while insisting that it would stay below the EU's ceiling of 3% of GDP. Italy is currently aiming to keep its deficit to 2.5%, after 3% in 2013. "We will respect our European commitments," he said, adding that he expected EU authorities would take note of Italy's reform efforts in judging its public finances. He said the tax cuts will be financed by reductions in central government spending, extra borrowing, and by resources freed up thanks to the recent fall in Italy's borrowing costs. Italy's regional IRAP business tax will also be cut 10%, to be financed by increasing tax on income from financial instruments - excluding government bonds - from 20 to 26%. His predecessor Enrico Letta paid off around 22bn euros ($30.5bn; £18.5bn) of the state's debts to private suppliers in 2013, and Mr Renzi promised to pay off the remaining 68bn euros ($94.5bn; £57bn) by the end of July, though he did not explain how he would pay for this. The Economy Minister Pier Carlo Padoan later admitted Italy would have to obtain permission from European authorities if its plan to pay off these debts leads it to breach EU borrowing limits. "I won't disguise the fact that we don't have a very clear idea of how much the debt arrears which can actually be mobilised amounts to," he told a news

Summary: Italy's new Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has proposed a sweeping package of tax cuts, in a bid to revive the country's economy.


Gylfi Sigurdsson's neat finish into the bottom corner was enough to settle a cagey, low quality match. Nathan Redmond shot wide late on for the visitors but Swansea, whose head coach Francesco Guidolin missed the game through illness, held on to win. Norwich remain in the relegation zone and are without a win in 10 matches in all competitions. Alex Neil's side are now one point from safety after Sunderland picked up a draw against Southampton. Swansea have now secured back-to-back league victories after their shock win over Arsenal on Wednesday. Except for a low Cameron Jerome effort from range that was palmed away by Lukasz Fabianski, neither goalkeeper was tested in an uneventful first half. But Iceland midfielder Sigurdsson opened the game up shortly after the break with a calm finish that gave Swansea what was, in the end, a deserved win. He was also denied a second goal from a curling free kick late on by John Ruddy's finger-tip save. Norwich lacked urgency until the closing stages and pressed late on in the game, but Dieumerci Mbokani could not keep a header down and substitute Patrick Bamford saw a low effort saved. The Canaries remain without an away win since beating Manchester United in December. The second-half introduction of former Norwich midfielder Leroy Fer, signed by Swansea in the January transfer window, gave the hosts a fresh impetus in attack. It was his square ball that found Sigurdsson in space for the winning goal and, having impressed at the Emirates against Arsenal on Wednesday, he went on to put in a lively performance for the Swans. Swansea boss Guidolin picked the team from his hospital bed for a second consecutive game, as he continues to recover from a chest infection. Coach Alan Curtis, who has taken on first-team duties in his absence, confirmed Guidolin is due to return to work this week and said picking up six points from two games would no doubt aid his recovery. "I know he's delighted and has sent his best wishes," said Curtis. "He'll probably be relaxing now and it's a huge boost for him. "He's due to leave hospital on Monday. We won't see him for a couple of days, but I expect him to be at the Bournemouth game next Saturday." Media playback is not supported on this device Swansea coach Alan Curtis: "It was a strange game. The first half was poor from both teams but we upped our game and we got the goal. We were hanging on a bit at the end. "When it's two teams who need the points it affects it. It was one of the worst games of the season. "We felt like we had to make changes in the second half and everyone played their part and we're delighted. It gives us breathing space." Norwich manager Alex Neil: "It was edgy but I don't think there was a team that was clear. You hope you've got the players to make the difference. Media playback is not supported on this device "Swansea opened up in a

Summary: Swansea City moved nine points clear of the Premier League relegation zone as Norwich slipped further into danger.


A Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust board report revealed that in March three people under 18 years were admitted to adult acute wards. Trust chairman Gary Page said he was concerned about the lack of child beds, the responsibility of NHS England. NHS England said it had been paying for extra beds for young people. The report by the trust's director of nursing Dr Jane Sayer said that under-18 admissions appeared to be an "increasing trend". Mr Page told a board meeting: "Having an under 18-year-old in adult wards is unacceptable." Trust chief executive Michael Scott told the BBC: "The first concern is for the young people and families. "Clearly it is unsatisfactory that these young people have to go on adult wards because of a national shortage of children's beds, which is run by NHS England, which is responsible for ensuring there are sufficient beds." A spokesman for the Campaign to Save Mental Health in Norfolk and Suffolk said: "It is completely inappropriate - indeed, unsafe - for children and young people to find themselves on adult psychiatric wards. "NHS England has failed to react with sufficient urgency and resources to address a crisis which has been growing for years, not months." An NHS England spokesman said: "Since August last year we've opened an extra 46 beds for children with the most severe mental health needs. "Many need this care so while beds are available we have asked services to ensure they have plans in place for any young person with mental health problems to receive the right care, in the right place at the right time to suit their individual needs."

Summary: The chairman of a mental health trust has said it is "unacceptable" that children have had to be admitted to adult wards because of a beds shortage.


The 16-month-old boy was rescued by a parent dropping off a different child at the day care residence. The woman fled in her minivan, striking two people, before attempting to take her own life by jumping off a bridge, but was stopped by bystanders. Police have not released a possible motive, but say that the child is "doing fine". Minneapolis Assistant Police Chief Kris Arneson said that the woman is now being evaluated at a local hospital. "It's horrific, horrific," Ms Arneson said of the assault. "We never want children to be injured. That's part of reason we call in our chaplains. It's a horrific scene for officers to encounter," she added. The hit-and-run victim, who was dragged for several blocks, has broken bones and cuts but is expected to survive, Ms Arneson said. A cyclist was also hit by the same minivan. At least six investigators are working on the case, including detectives from the homicide and crimes against children units. Police declined to provide the suspect's name. There were fewer than six children in the nursery at the time of the attack, Ms Arneson said.

Summary: A nursery worker intentionally hung a one-year-old child in her care, police say.


The tourists' 24-21 victory in Wellington on Saturday was their first victory over the All Blacks since 1993. Henry, who steered the All Blacks to win the 2011 World Cup, believes Wales coach Gatland, 53, could follow in his footsteps with his native country. "Warren's done a great job in getting them all together and he's possibly a future All Blacks coach," Henry said. Current New Zealand coach Steve Hansen guided the All Blacks to 2015 World Cup victory and is contracted until the end of the 2019 tournament. Gatland was appointed Wales coach in 2007 and has also signed a deal to take them through to the 2019 World Cup. Media playback is not supported on this device The New Zealander also took a break to coach the Lions in 2013 when he led them to a 2-1 series win over Australia. Gatland has also coached Ireland and was in charge at Wasps when they won the European Cup in 2004. Henry was the first overseas coach to take charge of Wales and also coached the Lions on their 2001 tour of Australia, when they lost the Test series 2-1. "He [Warren] is one of the most experienced coaches in the world, he's had a long run with Wales and won a couple of Six Nations," Henry told BBC Radio 5 live's Sportsweek programme. "He's been with the Lions for some time and done exceptionally well." Gatland and Hansen are now preparing for the series decider at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday. The Lions are attempting to win a Test series in New Zealand for the first time since 1971. "The All Blacks are currently the world champions and ranked number one in the world," said Henry. "So to beat the All Blacks at home with a side which has had very little rugby together would be an astronomical achievement."

Summary: British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland could take charge of New Zealand one day, says Sir Graham Henry.


Dahl's daughter Lucy will accept the accolade on behalf of her father in a special episode of the children's TV show, to be aired on CBBC on Thursday. Dahl much-loved works include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda and The Twits. Had he not died in 1990, the author would have been 100 on 13 September. Thursday's programme will see science presenter Greg Foot recreate Frobscottle - the favourite drink of the BFG, or Big Friendly Giant. The show will also feature a performance by the cast of the West End musical version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Only a handful of gold Blue Peter badges are given out each year, in recognition of bravery, inspiration, citizenship and outstanding achievements. Lucy Dahl said it was "extraordinary" and "truly amazing" for her father to receive the accolade. "When you read a book you create your own version of the story, and you create your own pictures in your own mind," she said. "Dad felt that reading books was one of the most important things a child could do, because he felt that imagination was so important." "Roald Dahl's literary magic continues to enchant generations of children and will do for years to come," Blue Peter editor Ewan Vinnicombe said. "Blue Peter is honoured to be able to celebrate his remarkable imagination in this special show." Previous recipients of the gold Blue Peter badge include US film-maker Steven Spielberg and the illustrator and children's author Chris Riddell. Schools across the UK marked Roald Dahl Day on Tuesday by asking pupils to dress up as their favourite characters from his books. Celebrations continue this weekend in Cardiff, which will be transformed into "The City of the Unexpected" in an arts event involving 6,000 participants. Follow us on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, on Instagram, or if you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Summary: Children's author Roald Dahl is to become the first person to be honoured posthumously with a gold Blue Peter badge.


Express Wi-fi allows users to purchase data from local providers in order to access the web. A pilot version with a state-run telecoms company has already been offered at 125 rural wi-fi hotspots. In a statement, Facebook said the tests were being carried out with "multiple local ISP partners". Facebook is probably hoping that users who first encounter the web via a Facebook initiative will be more likely to become users of the social network - rather than a competitor - according to Ian Fogg, an analyst at IHS Technology. "In emerging economies, Facebook is pursuing an intervention strategy to increase the pace of internet and online usage because this will also raise the addressable market for Facebook," he told the BBC. Earlier this year, Facebook's Free Basics internet service app was blocked by India's telecoms regulator. A ruling in favour of net neutrality put a stop to the plans, which would have offered free access to a select number of websites only.

Summary: Facebook has confirmed that it is in the early stages of testing a wi-fi service with Indian internet service providers (ISPs).


The militants targeted villages under government control, and clashed with the army and its militia allies. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said at least 15 of the dead were civilians. The fighting is near a strategically important highway linking Hama city with the Aleppo area further north. The SOHR said at least 27 government troops or militia were killed in the attack, on the villages of Aqareb and al-Mabujeh. Another 10 bodies had yet to be identified. Some of the civilians killed were put to death after being captured by IS, the observatory added. State news agency Sana also reported the attack in Aqareb, saying 20 civilians were killed there, but made no mention of al-Mabujeh. Why is there a war in Syria? IS was now fully in control of Aqareb, SOHR said, adding that the government had sent reinforcements to the area. Hama province is divided three ways between government forces, rebels and IS, with the militants mainly occupying the eastern part.

Summary: More than 50 people are reported to have been killed in heavy fighting in Syria after so-called Islamic State launched an attack in Hama province.


Deila's side host the team from his native Norway in a Europa League Group A match. Celtic have two points from their opening three games, with Molde leading the section on seven having beaten the Scottish champions last month. Media playback is not supported on this device "It's an enormous game, a must-win match," Sutton, 42, told BBC Scotland. "To have any chance of reaching the knockout stage they have to beat Molde and then Ajax at home in the next game." Sutton was asked what it would mean for Deila's future should Celtic not get their first win in the group. "There would be questions asked if Celtic were outplayed and out-thought by Molde, but let's cross that bridge and wait for the game on Thursday," replied the Englishman. Former Norwich City, Blackburn Rovers and Chelsea forward Sutton, who scored more than 60 goals in his six years at Celtic, expects Molde to travel to Glasgow with "no fear". "Most people thought at the outset that Molde were the weakest team in the group," he said. "I thought Fenerbahce, with all the money they've got, would be the strongest, but it hasn't proven to be that way. "Molde have turned out to be the surprise package. They've got a game plan and an attacking threat. "They sat in against Fenerbahce then hit them on the counter attack. Against Celtic, Celtic played well for 10 minutes then that was it. Molde will come to Glasgow with no fear. "After beating Celtic, they've won two games domestically and they'll fancy it. "But, from the Celtic point of view, the players have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Celtic should just go for it. They have to win. "It's a game in which Celtic and Ronny Deila have to make a statement after a bitterly disappointing performance in Norway. Now they have the chance to put it right. "To do that, first and foremost they have to keep a clean sheet, because there's goals in the team, with [Leigh] Griffiths, and now that [James] Forrest's back and [Kris] Commons is in there. [Jozo] Simunovic at the back should help too." Celtic's group campaign after they lost to Malmo in the Champions League play-off started with a 2-2 draw against Ajax - a match they finished with 10 men. They led 2-0 against Fenerbahce in the second round of fixtures, but defensive errors allowed the Turkish side to fight back and claim a draw. In Molde, defensive frailty was also apparent as Celtic went down 3-1, "There's been some catastrophic individual errors throughout the European campaign and I understand that Ronnie has to back his players, but some of their individual decision-making has been poor and ultimately it's cost Celtic," Sutton said. "They can't keep shipping goals - that's been the problem." Sutton, who played in Celtic's 2003 Uefa Cup final defeat by Porto, feels it's understandable for Deila and Celtic to be judged on their European performances. "It happened in my time under Martin O'Neill - and to Gordon Strachan, to Neil Lennon,"

Summary: Former striker Chris Sutton believes questions will most likely be asked over Ronny Deila's position if Celtic are "outplayed and out-thought by Molde".


The visitors were ahead after five minutes when debutant goalkeeper Stuart Moore made a hash of his punch and Will Boyle scored from close range. Isaac Vassell missed an open goal from five yards for the hosts and Jonathan Smith's header was then cleared off the line by Jack Barthram. The hosts again came close to a leveller midway through the half as Smith's half-volley went close, while Jordan Cook's wonderful free-kick cannoned against the angle of post and bar. However, the Robins broke with devastating pace to make it 2-0 on 28 minutes, with Carl Winchester picking out Barthram to fire past Moore. Luton did reduce the deficit on 41 minutes, Vassell slamming home from inside the box. Cheltenham had a third on the hour, with Billy Waters on hand to beat Moore and score his 12th of the season. The Hatters were back in the game once more in the 72nd minute when Liam Davis turned Olly Lee's drilled free-kick into his own net, but the hosts couldn't find an equaliser. Match report supplied by the Press Association Match ends, Luton Town 2, Cheltenham Town 3. Second Half ends, Luton Town 2, Cheltenham Town 3. Attempt missed. Scott Cuthbert (Luton Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. James Justin (Luton Town) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by James Justin (Luton Town). Kyle Storer (Cheltenham Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Glen Rea (Luton Town). Daniel Wright (Cheltenham Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Attempt blocked. Jordan Cook (Luton Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Substitution, Cheltenham Town. Kyle Storer replaces Jordan Cranston because of an injury. Delay in match Jordan Cranston (Cheltenham Town) because of an injury. Attempt blocked. Jordan Cook (Luton Town) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Attempt missed. Liam Davis (Cheltenham Town) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Attempt missed. Manny Onariase (Cheltenham Town) header from very close range is just a bit too high. Corner, Cheltenham Town. Conceded by Scott Cuthbert. Foul by Scott Cuthbert (Luton Town). James Rowe (Cheltenham Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Jordan Cook (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Manny Onariase (Cheltenham Town). Foul by Pelly Ruddock (Luton Town). Harry Pell (Cheltenham Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Substitution, Cheltenham Town. Daniel Wright replaces Kyle Wootton. Own Goal by Liam Davis, Cheltenham Town. Luton Town 2, Cheltenham Town 3. William Boyle (Cheltenham Town) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Jordan Cook (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by William Boyle (Cheltenham Town). Substitution, Luton Town. Jake Gray replaces Luke Gambin. Delay in match Harry Pell (Cheltenham Town) because of an injury. Foul by Olly Lee (Luton Town). Harry Pell (Cheltenham Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half. James Justin (Luton Town)

Summary: Struggling Cheltenham produced a superb 3-2 win to stun League Two promotion-chasers Luton Town at Kenilworth Road.


First, he used a prehistoric technology: he lit a wood fire. But Prof Nordhaus also had a piece of hi-tech equipment with him - a Minolta light meter. He burned 20lb (9kg) of wood, kept track of how long it burned for and carefully recorded the dim, flickering firelight with his meter. Next, he bought a Roman oil lamp, fitted it with a wick, and filled it with cold-pressed sesame oil. He lit the lamp and watched the oil burn down, again using the light meter to measure its soft, even glow. Bill Nordhaus's open wood fire had burned for just three hours on 9kg of wood. But a mere eggcup of oil burned all day, and more brightly and controllably. Why did he do this? He wanted to understand the economic significance of the light bulb. But Prof Nordhaus also wanted to illuminate a difficult issue for economists: how to keep track of inflation, the changing cost of goods and services. 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy highlights the inventions, ideas and innovations that helped create the economic world. It is broadcast on the BBC World Service. You can find more information about the programme's sources and listen online or subscribe to the programme podcast. To see why this is difficult, consider the price of travelling from - say - Lisbon in Portugal to Luanda in Angola. When that journey was first made, by Portuguese explorers, it would have been an epic expedition, possibly taking months. Later, by steam ship, it would have taken a few days; then, by plane, a few hours. An economic historian could start by tracking the price of passage on the ship, but once an air route has opened up, which price do you look at? Maybe you simply switch to the airline ticket price once more people start flying than sailing. But flying is a different service - faster, more convenient. If more travellers are willing to pay twice as much to fly, it hardly makes sense for inflation statistics to record that the cost of the journey has suddenly doubled. It was to raise this question over the way we measure inflation that Bill Nordhaus started fooling around with wood fires, oil lamps and light meters. He wanted to unbundle the cost of a single quality that humans have cared deeply about since time immemorial, using the state-of-the-art technology of different ages: illumination. Light is measured in lumens, or lumen-hours. A candle gives off 13 lumens while it burns. A typical modern light bulb is almost 100 times brighter than that. Imagine gathering and chopping wood 10 hours a day for six days. Those 60 hours of work would produce 1,000 lumen hours of light. That is the equivalent of one modern light bulb shining for just 54 minutes, although what you would actually get is many more hours of dim, flickering light instead. Of course, light is not the only reason to burn fires: they also help keep you warm, cook your food and scare off wild animals. If you just needed

Summary: Back in the mid-1990s, an economist called William Nordhaus conducted a series of simple experiments with light.


The Citizens Advice Bureau in Scotland said fees had "altered the balance of power" between workers and employers since they were introduced in 2013. People face fees of up to Â£1,200 for their claims to be heard by a tribunal. The UK Ministry of Justice said fee waivers were available for those who could not afford to pay. The Citizens Advice Bureau's Price of Justice report, published jointly with Strathclyde University, revealed the number of tribunal cases lodged during the first quarter of last year fell by 81% compared with the same period 12 months previously. Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) spokeswoman Lauren Wood said: "A few weeks ago we published CAB evidence showing that the number of Scots being exploited at work was increasing. "Today we publish a new report which shows how such workers are being prevented from getting the justice and compensation they are entitled to. "It's two years since the government introduced a fee for employment tribunals. "The evidence shows that people have been deterred from taking their grievances to tribunal because they simply can't afford to pay the fee." She added: "One of the most worrying aspects of this current situation is that it has altered the balance of power at work, with rogue employers now feeling they can exploit or mistreat their employees without risk of being called to account. "In highlighting this issue today we call on the government - and all political parties - to think again about the price of justice, and to get rid of these fees. "Justice should be available to everyone, not just the wealthy." A Ministry of Justice spokesman said: "We want people to resolve these issues using quicker and simpler alternatives such as arbitration and mediation and only go to court as a last resort. "We have made sure fee waivers are available for those who can't afford to pay, as well as diverting people away from potentially acrimonious hearings, where possible, through a new early conciliation scheme which has already been used by over 60,000 people in its first nine months. "The government has committed to reviewing employment tribunal fees but believes this is better determined by the new administration following the election."

Summary: The introduction of fees for employment tribunals has stopped thousands of Scots from challenging rogue employers, according to a charity.