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One woman was injured on Wednesday's incident, which led to dozens of nudist sunbathers fleeing Carataggio beach near Porto-Vecchio. Witnesses said the man had threatened the group if they did not get dressed. When they refused, he allegedly pulled out a rifle and started firing. The injured woman, reportedly in her thirties, was hit in the thigh as she ran away. The suspect - whose identity has not been revealed - owns a beachside cafe, police said on Friday. One man had been questioned in connection with the shooting but had since been released. Despite being famous among nudists, the beach is not an official naturist site and locals have complained about their presence there.

A shootout on a beach popular among naturists on the French island of Corsica was caused by a local businessman who disagreed with their presence there, police say.

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The influential EY Item Club said higher inflation caused by a weaker pound would result in GDP growth of 1.3% in 2017 and just 1% next year. But it said rising demand for exports would offset this somewhat. A separate survey has found optimism in the financial services sector hit its lowest level since the 2008 crash. Sterling has fallen by 17% against the dollar since the UK voted to quit the European Union last June, increasing import costs and pushing up shop prices. In its latest forecast, the EY Item Club said it expected inflation to rise to 3.1% by the final quarter of 2017 before easing back to 2% by the end of 2018. On top of this, it said unemployment was likely to climb from 4.8% in the final quarter of last year to more than 6% by the end of 2018. "[These factors are] expected to have a knock-on impact on consumer spending, as growth in disposable incomes is eroded," the think tank said. But the agency also said that a "weaker pound and a softer domestic market" were likely to encourage higher levels of UK exports, as businesses seek income opportunities overseas. It expects exports to increase by 3.3% this year and 5.2% in 2018. Peter Spencer, chief economic advisor to the EY Item Club, said that the fall in sterling after the Brexit vote signalled "a permanent shift" in the fundamental value of the currency. "We know that it will crush consumer spending, we'll see a progressive slowdown in retail sales and indicators like that this year," he told the BBC. However, he also said it would offer a "permanent incentive to investors to go out, win new customers [overseas], and build capacity and expertise". "The hard bit comes from getting exports up to pick up the slack left by the fall in consumer spending," he said. He said that a weak pound should boost experts in the near term, but that "trade and growth in 2019 and beyond" would largely be determined by the terms of Britain's exit deal with the EU. If exports did not pick up, the UK could be "stuck in a slow growth economy", he added. Financial services It comes as a PwC survey found optimism among Britain's financial services firms fell for a fourth consecutive quarter in December. The consultancy, which surveyed 103 financial services firms on behalf of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), found 2016 to be the "gloomiest" year for the sector since 2008. Banks were especially pessimistic, with 90% saying that preparing for the impact of Brexit was their biggest challenge. Many have signalled they are working on plans to deal with a so-called "hard" exit from the EU, after Prime Minister Theresa May said Britain will leave the single market. Two of the largest banks with operations in London - HSBC and UBS - said last week they were considering moving thousands of jobs abroad.

The UK economy will see three years of "relatively slow growth" as it comes to rely more on trade and less on consumer spending, a think tank says.

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More than 1,000 drivers and engineers were set to stage the walkout on Bank Holiday Monday in a dispute over rosters. It was supposed to be the second day of strike action after Unite members at Tower Transit took action on Friday. It said it decided to suspend Monday's industrial action after "solid support" for Friday's protest. A spokesperson said it wanted to give the company time to "reflect and respond". Transport for London said Tower Transit operated less than 5% of the bus network.

A planned bus drivers' strike which threatened to disrupt Notting Hill Carnival has been called off.

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A first device was thrown from the stands after Gauthier Hein had given Metz a 28th-minute lead. Portugal international Lopes, 26, received treatment and was lying on the ground when another firecracker exploded next to him. After a 45-minute break in play the game was abandoned with Metz leading 1-0. Lyon said Lopes had been taken to hospital for examination and the club's owner Jean-Michel Aulas described the incident as "very serious". Players from both sides called for calm from the crowd after the second firecracker had landed near Lopes. The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP), which manages league football in France, said its disciplinary committee was reviewing the incident. Poland striker Robert Lewandowski was involved in a similar incident last month in a World Cup qualifier in Romania. The Bayern Munich player seemed shaken but unhurt after a firecracker exploded near him in the 3-0 win for Poland. Match abandoned due to , Metz 1, Lyon 0. First Half ends, Metz 1, Lyon 0. Goal! Metz 1, Lyon 0. Gauthier Hein (Metz) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Georges Mandjeck. Attempt saved. Rachid Ghezzal (Lyon) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jérémy Morel with a cross. Foul by Maxwel Cornet (Lyon). Milan Bisevac (Metz) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Corner, Lyon. Conceded by Renaud Cohade. Corner, Lyon. Conceded by Jonathan Rivierez. Corner, Lyon. Conceded by Thomas Didillon. Attempt saved. Mouctar Diakhaby (Lyon) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Rachid Ghezzal with a cross. Corner, Lyon. Conceded by Franck Signorino. Rachid Ghezzal (Lyon) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Georges Mandjeck (Metz). Attempt saved. Georges Mandjeck (Metz) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Foul by Maxime Gonalons (Lyon). Renaud Cohade (Metz) wins a free kick on the right wing. Rafael (Lyon) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Renaud Cohade (Metz). Attempt blocked. Maxwel Cornet (Lyon) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jordan Ferri. Rafael (Lyon) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Gauthier Hein (Metz). Attempt saved. Habib Diallo (Metz) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Renaud Cohade with a cross. Attempt blocked. Opa Nguette (Metz) header from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jonathan Rivierez with a cross. Offside, Metz. Renaud Cohade tries a through ball, but Habib Diallo is caught offside. Corner, Lyon. Conceded by Jonathan Rivierez. Attempt blocked. Maxwel Cornet (Lyon) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rachid Ghezzal. Attempt missed. Opa Nguette (Metz) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Renaud Cohade. Attempt missed. Renaud Cohade (Metz) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Gauthier Hein. Corner, Lyon. Conceded by Thomas Didillon. Attempt saved. Rachid Ghezzal (Lyon) left footed shot from long range on the left is saved in the bottom left corner. Maxwel Cornet (Lyon) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Georges Mandjeck (Metz). Maxime Gonalons (Lyon) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Habib Diallo (Metz). First Half begins. Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Saturday's Ligue 1 match at Metz was abandoned after firecrackers were thrown at Lyon keeper Anthony Lopes.

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Bournemouth's 3-2 win over Swansea on Saturday leaves them 13 points clear of the Premier League drop zone. And the club's third successive league win has helped wipe away any relegation fears from the supporters. "Everyone around us [thinks we are safe] and the fans I heard are singing 'we are staying up'," said King. "But our mentality will not see us take the foot off the gas and relax now," he told BBC Radio Solent. "We do not stop just because everybody from the outside thinks we are safe." The 24-year-old scored his second goal in as many matches against Swansea to take his tally to five for the season. King, who joined the Cherries after leaving Blackburn in the summer, admits he is beginning to feel at home thanks to Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe. "The last few months have been amazing and I have learnt a lot from the manager," continued King. "It's not been easy moving house, moving friends and everything. "I was used to being in one place - in Manchester for seven years - but I am loving life and football at the moment, things are going well for me and especially for the club."

Bournemouth striker Joshua King insists the Cherries will not lose focus on the rest of the season after their priceless win over Swansea City.

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The 30-year-old made 219 appearances for the Cherries in a five-year spell for the club between 2006 and 2011. After 94 appearances for Pompey, he left in the summer, having turned down a new contract with the club. Hollands will go into Steve Davis's squad for Saturday's League Two trip to Newport County. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Crewe Alexandra have signed former Bournemouth and Portsmouth midfielder Danny Hollands on a five-month deal running until 19 January.

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Choity Khatun, who is three, was born with caudal twinning, meaning that part of a twin had developed in her pelvis. Australian surgeons spent months working out how to remove the extra limb and reconstruct her pelvic area. The toddler was brought to Australia from her village in Bangladesh by a charity, Children First Foundation. Dr Chris Kimber, head of surgery at Monash Children's Hospital in Victoria, said Choity's case was very rare and the surgery had been "daunting". "The operation is sort of determined by the individual and you have to spend a lot of time trying to analyse what's there and then plan a procedure that takes that into account," he told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. The Australian team held extensive discussions with doctors in Bangladesh, who had already performed some surgery. The team had to determine whether further surgery was even possible or beneficial before she was brought to Australia last year. Doctors in Bangladesh had removed part of the leg "but she was still left with a large mass sitting there in her pelvis between her two normal legs", Dr Kimber said. "Because there's part of a twin in there, she had two rectums, two vaginas, potentially two anuses - double bits that were growing into a very abnormal area." After a lengthy planning process, the team embarked on the surgery in November. They removed the part of the leg that was left behind and carried out reconstruction work to ensure the little girl was continent - something that will help her to function much better back at home. Dr Kimber said the toddler, who is partially blind, was now walking and running around, and had put on weight. He said she might need further corrective surgery during her teenage years but would be able to return home to Bangladesh with her mother "without medication or surgical aids". Her mother, Shima Khatun, told Australian media on Thursday she was looking forward to going home to her family and watching her daughter play. "Everything is good now… she can play like other babies… she is the same [as them]," she said.

A Bangladeshi toddler born with a third leg attached to her pelvis is returning home after successful surgery in Australia.

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They were named as Robert Roche, 36, from Hove, Sussex, a boy aged three and a girl aged 18 months. They set off from their home at 09:00 BST to go to a day nursery in nearby Holland Road but did not arrive. Police were called at 17:30 when family members realised that they had not returned home. Mr Roche is described as white, 5ft 10in (1.78m), stocky, with dark hair. His children are three-year-old Joey and 18-month-old Betsy, who was in a very distinctive black "Bugaboo donkey stroller" buggy with a pink hood. There is also a step and a "saddle" by the handle bar. Det Insp Mick Jones from Sussex Police said: "We are searching the local area and are keen to hear from anyone who has spotted Robert and his children. "If you see them or know where they might be, please let us know right away on 101 or 999, quoting serial 1053 of 14/08. "We also ask Robert to get in touch with us so that we can arrange to meet and confirm that he and the children are ok. "We are not treating the disappearance as suspicious at this stage but it has not happened before and we are naturally very concerned for Robert and especially for his children."

Police and family are concerned for the welfare of a man and his two small children who have not been seen since Monday morning.

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Lenin Moreno, of the governing left-wing Pais party, fell just short of the 40% needed to win outright on Sunday. He will fight former banker Guillermo Lasso for the top job. There had been tension after long delays in the count. National Electoral Council President Juan Pablo Pozo blamed the delays on "numerical inconsistencies" in 5.5% of the ballots. In past elections, official results were announced on the same night as the vote but this time counting dragged on for four days. Final results are still not in, but with only half a percent of votes left to count, Mr Moreno, 63, cannot possibly reach the 40% needed to stave off a second round. With 99.5% of the votes counted he had won 39.3% of the votes, against 28.1% for Mr Lasso. Lenin Moreno: Guillermo Lasso: The announcement that there would be a second round was celebrated by supporters of Mr Lasso, 61, gathered outside the National Electoral Council building. Mr Lasso had earlier voiced concerns about the delay in counting saying it "did not smell right". The conservative former banker says he is confident of winning the run-off with the backing of opposition candidates eliminated in the first round. Third-placed Cynthia Viteri, who won more than 16% of the votes, has already called on her supporters to vote for Mr Lasso. The election is being watched with interest in the region after other countries led by left-wing leaders, such as Argentina and Peru, have swung to the right in recent polls. The winner will replace left-wing President Rafael Correa, who leaves office after a decade in power.

Ecuador's presidential election is set for a second round on 2 April, the electoral commission has announced.

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Mark King, 21, earlier admitted stabbing 37-year-old Steven Downes in the Dennistoun area of Glasgow at 01:30 on 17 January 2015. He was told he would also be supervised for three years after his release. King is already serving four-and-a-half years for another stabbing carried out in July 2015 while he was on bail. For that offence he was also ordered to be supervised in the community for two years following his release. The court heard that in the January attack, Mr Downes had been stabbed in the back, face, arm and side and had suffered a punctured lung. Judge Lord Clark highlighted the "pattern of knife-carrying" King was developing and told him a substantial prison term was the only appropriate sentence. King was assessed as being at "maximum risk" of re-offending or causing harm to the public. During his evidence, Mr Downes said he had asked King and his friends in the close to keep the noise down because his children were sleeping. King, who was armed with a knife, ran up the stairs towards him. Mr Downes said: "I think I got stabbed when I got dragged out of my house with my jumper over my head. "A group were kicking my door open and bottles were getting flung. "I blacked out and ended up in the Western Infirmary suffering from a punctured lung." Passing sentence at the High Court in Livingston, Lord Clark told King he had been convicted of assaulting Mr Downes to his severe injury to the danger of his life and of attempting to murder him. "You tried to force entry to Steven Downes' flat. The door was kicked open and Steven Downes was dragged out of the flat and struck on the head and stabbed," he said. "He had a stab wound to his back, stab wounds to his face and arm and a stab wound to the left side resulting in a collapsed lung and bleeding into his chest cavity. "The injury to his left arm required to be stapled, the injury to his back was life-threatening and other injuries have resulted in permanent scarring." He added: "Your repeated involvement in offences involving knives is a very serious matter. "The report notes you are beginning to develop a pattern of knife-carrying which is assessed as representing an increased risk to local communities. "I see no alternative to a substantial custodial sentence." He warned King that any breach of the licence conditions could see him taken back to prison to serve the remainder of his sentence. Matt Jackson, defending, revealed his client had been convicted of assault to severe injury and danger of life, along with other offences, and was on High Court bail when he committed the crimes. Mr Jackson said King had been "a young lad with terrific prospects" before he turned to offending while out of work. "Every once in a while in one's professional career one encounters an individual [whom] its baffling to understand how he's involved in and is convicted of these very serious offences.

A man has been jailed for 10 years for the attempted murder of a father who had asked him to keep the noise down in a common close of his flat.

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The Local Government Information Unit said 94% of the 131 councils it spoke to were intending to put up bills, with their finances at "breaking point". A third of these, 34% in total, intend to hike bills by more than 2% in April. Councils, many of whom have frozen bills in recent years, say it will not be enough to plug the funding "gap" exacerbated by the cost of social care. But the government says council tax is expected to be lower in real terms at the end of this Parliament than it was in 2010. Although councils in Wales were included in the survey, the Welsh government has said it will not allow councils to raise bills to pay for social care. Ministers say they are bringing forward money to help councils pay for social care by increasing the "precept" - a supplement that councils are able to charge on bills - from 2% to 5% over the next two years. Years of cuts to central government funding since 2011 have put pressure on the budgets of the 375 councils in England and Wales, with many paring back core services. Financial pressures on county councils and unitary authorities that provide adult social care have become particularly acute in the past year. Surrey County Council abandoned controversial plans this week to hold a referendum on a 15% rise in council tax which it said was needed to pay for social care. It will now increase bills by 4.99% - the maximum it can do without holding a public vote. Labour have accused the government of doing a sweetheart deal with the Tory-controlled council to call off the referendum - claims it denies. Publishing its research, the Local Government Information Unit said five district councils which do not provide social care had wanted to hold local referendums to sanction council tax rises above 2% but had "thought better" of it in recent weeks. Inflation, as measured by the CPI index, currently stands at 1.6% but is projected to rise to 2.7% next year. The LGIU said there was growing concern in town halls that the current system of funding local authorities - through a mixture of government grants, council tax and other income streams such as business rates and parking charges - would become unsustainable in the near future. Of the 163 council chiefs - across 131 local authorities - which responded to its survey, 42% said future cuts would be "noticed" by residents while one in 10 feared the situation might become so serious that they would no longer be able to fulfil their councils' legal obligations to provide certain services. A number of county councils - including Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland - have already said they will add the full 3% "social care precept" to council tax bills next year and many others are expected to follow suit. Jonathan Carr-West, chief executive of the LGIU, said: "Local government finances are at breaking point." "We see councils around the country patching their budgets by raising council tax, drawing on their reserves and increasing charging. They have very little confidence in the sustainability of the system. "Councils are allowed to place a 3% precept on council tax to fund adult social care - nine out of 10 of them saying it is not enough money and won't meet the gap. Councils are going to retain 100% of the new business rates - half of councils tell us they think they will be worse off under that new system post-2020." He said councils were being frustrated in their efforts to address the problems themselves with revenue-raising measures such as greater scope for charging, local hotel taxes and a re-evaluation of council tax bands "off the government's agenda". "None of these are wild and wacky ideas. They are things that are done in other countries, in the US, France and Spain and they work. "Here they are not even part of the conversation. That needs to change." A spokesman for the Department of Communities and Local Government said: "Council tax is expected to be lower in real terms at the end of this Parliament than it was in 2010 and we've protected residents by allowing them to veto excessive rises at a local referendum. "Our historic four-year funding settlement gives local authorities the certainty they need to plan ahead, with almost £200bn available to provide the services that local people most value. "We've also announced an additional £900m for social care, meaning councils will have £7.6bn of dedicated funding to spend over the four years."

Scores of local authorities in England plan to increase council tax by up to 5% in 2017-8, according to research.

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Staffordshire Police said officers were called at 03:55 BST to the southbound carriageway, between junction 16 for Crewe/Stoke-on-Trent and 15 for Stoke-on-Trent. The man was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition. The southbound stretch was closed after the crash and reopened at about 10:00. Motorists were warned of delays during the morning. See more updates on this story and others from across Staffordshire and Cheshire here West Midlands Ambulance Service said the man, believed to be in his 20s, was lying on the hard shoulder when crews arrived. Spokesman Jamie Arrowsmith said: "He had suffered multiple serious injuries and was suffering from a reduced level of consciousness. "The man received specialist trauma care at the scene before being anaesthetised in order to stabilise his condition. "He was then transported to Royal Stoke University Hospital on blue lights and sirens for further emergency treatment."

A stretch of the M6 was closed after a pedestrian was hit by a lorry.

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The local development plan is looking at how the area will grow after 2016 and the potential for 14,000 new jobs being created. Consultation is expected to start in December on 100 sites which could be earmarked for development. However, final details will not be decided until Spring 2015. The plan proposes development areas: Developments in the past have involved transforming the maritime quarter, the docklands for the SA1 housing and the lower Swansea valley. But the council admits that regenerating existing sites would not provide for all the city's future needs and it will need "significant additional - primarily greenfield - land for development". As well as "strategic" development sites for more than 500 homes and in some cases up to 1,000 homes, some existing housing areas will be expanded with up to 400 new homes. The city currently has a population of around 240,500 supporting 107,000 jobs. It expects over the next 10 years to be the economic hub and main driver of the new Swansea Bay City Region, which held its first meeting this week. Robert Francis Davies, cabinet member for enterprise, development and regeneration, said: "Swansea is a city which is constantly developing. "We know that the population will increase significantly in the coming years and we need to ensure that this city can develop in the right way, providing adequate space for housing and for economic growth." Councillors will be asked to put the next stage of the Local Development Plan (LDP) out to a month-long consultation.

Residents in Swansea are to be given their say on plans for more than 17,000 new homes across the city.

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Six members of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg blocked the entrance to the building at Llandudno Junction at about 06:30 GMT. North Wales Police were called to the protest, which ended at midday. The Welsh government said it was taking action to promote the language. The protestors said the action was part of a general Cymdeithas campaign to put pressure on the Labour administration in Wales to act urgently for the Welsh language. They want the Welsh government to adopt six basic policy changes, including making Welsh-medium education available for all and what they call "fair funding" for the language. Robin Farrar, chairman of the society, said: "We're here to speak out for the present generation, and those to come, who should be able to live in Welsh. "There's a real crisis facing the language, but the Welsh government is not acting seriously. "We're certain that our unique national language can thrive over the years to come with positive campaigning and political will." A Welsh government spokesperson said: "We are very disappointed that Cymdeithas yr Iaith has decided to take this course of action, especially as we've held regular, and constructive, dialogue with the group. "Over the past year we have taken positive action to promote the Welsh language, including significant measures such as publishing proposed standards to improve Welsh language services to citizens."

Welsh language campaigners have chained themselves to the gates of Welsh government offices in a protest at a "lack of response" to the decline in the number of Welsh speakers.

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The test ran between Victoria station and Exchange Square through to Market Street at about 02:00 GMT. A new tram stop at Exchange Square for Metrolink's Second City Crossing is due to open before Christmas. The crossing would mean extra capacity for trams and will link St Peter's Square with Victoria station. It is expected to be completed by 2017. Trams will travel along Princess Street, Cross Street and Corporation Street to reach Victoria. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) said the scheme was an essential part of the Metrolink expansion. Peter Cushing, TfGM's Metrolink director, said: "We're at the start of an extensive testing and commissioning process to make sure all the physical infrastructure is ready for us to get passenger services in the run up to Christmas."

The first test trams have run on the new section of track for the second crossing through Manchester.

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Connolly settled a tight first meeting between the clubs with his first goal since returning for a second spell with the Red Devils. Crawley midfielder Billy Clifford put a shot across the face of the goal early on before Adi Yussuf should have hit the target for the hosts but fired over from a good position. Blackpool winger Danny Philliskirk threatened when his header was saved by goalkeeper Glenn Morris after a ball into the area by Jack Payne. More good work by Payne later set up striker Armand Gnanduillet, but the Frenchman headed wide. Crawley had a let off just before the interval when Philliskirk shot wastefully wide after being set up by Kyle Vassell. Dutch midfielder Enzio Boldewijn, put through by James Collins, was denied by visiting keeper Dean Lyness 11 minutes after the break. But Crawley struck with 21 minutes left when a Clifford corner was flicked on by Joe McNerney and Connolly glanced home a header. Blackpool applied some late pressure but could find no way through a stubborn home defence. Report supplied by the Press Association. Match ends, Crawley Town 1, Blackpool 0. Second Half ends, Crawley Town 1, Blackpool 0. Corner, Blackpool. Conceded by Mark Connolly. Substitution, Crawley Town. Alex Davey replaces Billy Clifford. Substitution, Crawley Town. Bobson Bawling replaces Enzio Boldewijn. Attempt missed. James Collins (Crawley Town) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Billy Clifford (Crawley Town) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Will Aimson (Blackpool). Corner, Blackpool. Conceded by Jason Banton. Foul by Enzio Boldewijn (Crawley Town). Colin Daniel (Blackpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Andre Blackman (Crawley Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Armand Gnanduillet (Blackpool). Andre Blackman (Crawley Town) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Bright Samuel (Blackpool). Foul by Jimmy Smith (Crawley Town). Jamille Matt (Blackpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt missed. Brad Potts (Blackpool) header from the left side of the box misses to the left. Foul by Jason Banton (Crawley Town). Brad Potts (Blackpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Billy Clifford (Crawley Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Armand Gnanduillet (Blackpool). Foul by James Collins (Crawley Town). Will Aimson (Blackpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Enzio Boldewijn (Crawley Town) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Jim McAlister (Blackpool). Goal! Crawley Town 1, Blackpool 0. Mark Connolly (Crawley Town) header from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Joe McNerney following a corner. Corner, Crawley Town. Conceded by Colin Daniel. Corner, Blackpool. Conceded by Glenn Morris. Attempt saved. Armand Gnanduillet (Blackpool) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner. Substitution, Blackpool. Bright Samuel replaces Danny Philliskirk. Corner, Crawley Town. Conceded by Kelvin Mellor. Substitution, Blackpool. Jamille Matt replaces Kyle Vassell. Lewis Young (Crawley Town) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Danny Philliskirk (Blackpool). Substitution, Crawley Town. Jason Banton replaces Adi Yussuf because of an injury. Attempt saved. Enzio Boldewijn (Crawley Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Attempt saved. Kyle Vassell (Blackpool) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Attempt missed. Armand Gnanduillet (Blackpool) header from the centre of the box misses to the left following a corner. Corner, Blackpool. Conceded by Kaby.

A second-half goal from defender Mark Connolly secured Crawley their third win in the past four games with a 1-0 home victory over Blackpool.

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The 45-year-old, who led Quins to the Premiership title in 2012, has been linked with the Italy head coach job. The club, which also won the Amlin Challenge Cup and the LV Cup under O'Shea, says it is searching for the Irishman's replacement. "The end of this season is the right time for me to move on," said O'Shea. "We have a very talented group of players and coaches who are intent on securing silverware this season. "That is my sole focus and where all our efforts are concentrated." O'Shea won 35 Ireland caps between 1993 and 2000, spending 10 years at London Irish as a player and coach before taking over at Quins. He took the job in the aftermath of the 'Bloodgate' scandal that ended with Dean Richards resigning. "All of us at the club are of course disappointed that Conor will be leaving us at the end of this season," said Harlequins chief executive David Ellis. "Conor took over after a difficult period in our history. "Under his leadership and through his determination, energy and positive approach he has helped restore pride in our famous shirt and rejuvenate the playing style for which we are known. "On behalf of all of us associated with Harlequins, I would like to thank Conor for his tireless and selfless commitment over the last six years, guiding us through our most successful period on the field. "Conor will leave the club in a significantly better place than he found us and for that we are all grateful to him." Quins are third in the Premiership table, six points behind leaders Saracens. "O'Shea has done a magnificent job at Harlequins, dragging the club from the low of the 'Bloodgate' saga and turning them into Premiership champions in 2012. "Under his tutelage Quins have also provided a host of England internationals, and at one point fielded a whole XV of England-qualified players. "With his contract up at the end of the season, O'Shea clearly feels ready for a new challenge, and has had discussions about replacing Jacques Brunel as Italy's head coach. "As for his successor, the former England boss Stuart Lancaster could possibly fit the bill as a like-for-like replacement."

Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea will leave The Stoop when his contract expires at the end of the season after six years in charge.

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It hit crowds watching the Krewe of Endymion parade in the Mid-City district early on Saturday evening. One person was in custody on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, police said, and terrorism was not suspected. The driver of the pick-up truck seemed unaware of what he had done, one eyewitness told local media. "He was just kind of out of it,'' Kourtney McKinnis told the New Orleans Advocate. Police Chief Michael Harrison said 21 people were taken to hospital, five in serious condition, with another seven also injured. A police officer was among the injured, he said. Social clubs, known as Krewes, organise different parades in New Orleans during Mardi Gras.

A vehicle has driven into a crowd at a Mardi Gras parade in the US city of New Orleans, leaving 28 people injured, some seriously.

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Bernard Mensah struck a post for Aldershot after 11 minutes, but the visitors were a man down midway through the first half when Jim Kellerman saw red for a foul on Ross Stearn. The Shots regrouped and took a deserved lead in the 42nd minute when Idris Kanu latched on to a through pass and poked the ball under Ryan Clarke. But in the second half Eastleigh's extra man began to tell as they pushed forward and, with 10 minutes left, McAllister fired home from close range after getting on to the end of a flick-on. That was enough to earn Eastleigh their first point in five outings, while Aldershot extended their unbeaten run to 10 games. Report supplied by the Press Association. Match ends, Eastleigh 1, Aldershot Town 1. Second Half ends, Eastleigh 1, Aldershot Town 1. Sam Matthews (Eastleigh) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Sam Muggleton (Eastleigh) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Substitution, Aldershot Town. Nick Arnold replaces Cheye Alexander. Goal! Eastleigh 1, Aldershot Town 1. Craig McAllister (Eastleigh). Ayo Obileye (Eastleigh) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Substitution, Eastleigh. Sam Matthews replaces Tyler Garrett. James Constable (Eastleigh) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Substitution, Eastleigh. James Constable replaces Ross Stearn. Substitution, Aldershot Town. Shamir Fenelon replaces Bernard Mensah. Second Half begins Eastleigh 0, Aldershot Town 1. First Half ends, Eastleigh 0, Aldershot Town 1. Goal! Eastleigh 0, Aldershot Town 1. Idris Kanu (Aldershot Town). Jim Kellerman (Aldershot Town) is shown the red card. First Half begins. Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Craig McAllister's late goal saw Eastleigh end a run of four straight defeats as they held the 10 men of high-flying Aldershot in a 1-1 draw.

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Arwel Robson's late penalty edged it, the fly-half picking himself up to score after being felled by flanker Jacopo Bianchi, red-carded for the hit. Callum Bradbury, Ryan Conbeer and Phil Jones claimed tries for Wales. Giovanni D'Onofrio and Dario Schiabel crossed for Italy, with Antonio Rizzi kicking 14 points. Jason Strange's young Wales side lost to Australia,England and Scotland during the tournament, with their only other victory coming against Samoa. Wales U20: Phil Jones (Ospreys); Jared Rosser (Dragons), Ioan Nicholas (Scarlets), Owen Lane (Cardiff Blues), Ryan Conbeer (Scarlets); Arwel Robson (Dragons), Reuben Morgan-Williams (Ospreys); James Botham (Cardiff Blues), Will Jones (Ospreys, capt), Shane Lewis-Hughes (Cardiff Blues), Will Griffiths (Ospreys), Kieron Assiratti (Cardiff Blues), Elllis Shipp (Dragons) Rhys Carre (Cardiff Blues). Replacements: Owen Hughes (Dragons), Tom Mably (Cardiff Blues), Steff Tjomas (Scarlets), Aled Ward (Cardiff Blues), Syd Blackmore (Bath), Dane Blacker (Cardiff Blues), Connor Edwards (Dragons), Cameron Lewis (Cardiff Blues).

Wales ended their World Rugby Under-20 Championship campaign on a positive note by beating Italy in the seventh-eighth place play-off in Tbilisi.

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11 September 2014 Last updated at 07:21 BST But today, nearly half of the Dutch firm's business is focused on healthcare. In fact, it's selling its home entertainment division and betting on new opportunities in Asia, where there's a growing aging population. Ashleigh Nghiem asked the company's chief executive, Frans van Houten, about this push into Asia.

When you think of the brand name Philips, you probably think of consumer electronics and lighting.

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However the single point was still enough to send opponents Kinlochshiel top of the table. The four pointer in Drumnadrochit to escape the relegation play off place gave Glenurquhart their first Premiership victory for two months, 2-0 at home to Lochaber. Mid table, a late surge gave Lovat a 3-1 success at Kingussie but without a change in league placing for either side. And in the National Division, Kilmallie's 5-1 victory at Ballachulish means that they trail leaders Glasgow Mid Argyll only on goals scored. There had been much pre-match build up as Kinlochshiel prepared for their first trip across the Skye Bridge for a long time on serious shinty business and it was the visiting side who opened the scoring through Duncan DA MacRae after just 12 minutes. And there it looked as if it would stay until the penultimate minute when Murchison secured a share of the points. However Skye, with four draws in five games, still seek their first victory. Although Shiel are now a point clear of previous leaders Kyles, whose Celtic Society Cup tie in Oban was postponed, they have also played three more games. Glenurquhart, their defence of the MacTavish Cup already at an end and sitting second bottom in the league, were desperate to kick start their season on the visit of Lochaber. After a goalless first half, David Smart opened the scoring early in the second and Conor Golabek put the points in the bag late on. This leaves Lochaber in the play off place on goal difference and with two extra games played. At The Dell, Kevin Bartlett put Lovat ahead midway through the first half and Thomas Borthwick got Kingussie's equaliser shortly after half time. Greg Matheson gave Lovat the lead again but it was only after Euan Ferguson's third in the final minute that they could breathe easily. After Lorne Brown scored first for Ballachulish, Kilmallie bit back with a hat trick from Duncan Rodger, which included a last minute penalty, bracketing a Liam MacDonald double. They have scored just three goals fewer than Glasgow Mid Argyll who were the day's top scorers in senior shinty when they ousted hosts Taynuilt 8-0 in the Camanachd Cup. The other National Division game was in Inverness where Grant Griffin scored twice in the second half to help Inveraray to a 3-2 victory.

A late equaliser from Skye's Jordan Murchison in Portree confirmed a 1-1 scoreline in the first West Coast derby for many years following Skye's return to the Marine Harvest Premiership.

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Led by fire officer Dave Curry, the team created a giant Indian bread, weighing 26kg (57lb 5oz) and measuring 3.79m (12ft 5in) by 1.4m (4ft 7in). The cooking feat, carried out at the Eastleigh Mela in Hampshire on 6 July, was confirmed as successful on Tuesday by the Guinness World Records. This beats the 2008 record naan, which weighed 9.5kg (20lb 15oz). That creation was cooked by Loblaw Companies Limited in Brampton, Ontario, Canada and measured 2.89m (9ft 6in) by 1m (3ft 4in). Mr Curry said they were "absolutely thrilled" to have the record confirmed. "We were also able to raise several hundred pounds for charity through selling the naan at the Eastleigh Mela," he said. "As well as being a record-breaker, it tasted good too as it quickly sold out." The Hampshire firefighters' enormous naan bread, which was sold for £3 per portion with a curry, raised money for The Fire Fighters Charity, Water Wells Project and Hampshire Hurricanes. It was created with the help of Badi Mirchi and Sanjha restaurants.

A huge naan bread made by firefighters has been confirmed to be the biggest the world has ever seen.

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Thistle got in front from the penalty spot, Sean Welsh netting after Ryan Dow had fouled Kris Doolan. County threatened when Craig Curran fired against the post. The hosts lost Liam Lindsay to a neck injury in the second half and Welsh threatened again before Chris Burke fired County level. It had appeared Thistle, who were the better side for much of the game, were about to record their first victory since the opening day of the season. But, just as they have done recently against Hamilton Academical and Hearts, they conceded a late goal to drop points. In fact, they could have lost all three points as Ryan Scully saved instinctively from Ryan Dow moments after Burke's equaliser. Alan Archibald will once again rue missed opportunities and a failure to capitalise on their overall dominance of the match. Lindsay's serious-looking injury after coming into collision with Scully and Andrew Davies caused disruption to the Thistle backline but the points should already have been safe. Archibald's managerial acumen - despite Thistle's lowly league position - was recognised by Shrewsbury Town's enquiry this week. As he sought to put an end to his side's eight-game winless run, he shuffled his pack, dropping Adam Barton into a back three and using Callum Booth and Christie Elliott as wing-backs. Not only did that provide Thistle with energy and width, but it allowed their central midfield trio of Welsh, Abdul Osman and Ryan Edwards to dominate the County duo of Ian McShane and Martin Woods. It meant they bossed the game and though Lindsay had to be replaced by Ziggy Gordon, it appeared Thistle had found the means to finally win again. Media playback is not supported on this device Just as Thistle's winless run continues, so does County's, though Jim McIntyre will be a lot happier that it does so with a draw rather than another defeat. They are now without a victory in seven matches, but Burke's injury-time strike at least put an end to their goalless streak. County scarcely threatened Scully's goal before that but did come within a couple of inches of an equaliser when Craig Curran steered a shot against the post. But the continuing absence of striker Liam Boyce through injury is hurting the Staggies and McIntyre will hope his return comes sooner rather than later. Partick Thistle manager Alan Archibald: "We were very good, dominant for most of the match, but County nearly stole it. We need to turn those into victories. That's too many points that have been dropped at home." Burke was bundled over in the box as County began to press in injury time before eventually grabbing the equaliser through the former Rangers and Scotland winger. Ross County manager Jim McIntyre: "It's a stonewall penalty. I've watched it back. If the ref deems the first one a penalty, that's every bit as much a penalty. He's got one right and one wrong. He's made a mistake so that's disappointing." Match ends, Partick Thistle 1, Ross County 1. Second Half ends, Partick Thistle 1, Ross County 1. Corner, Ross County. Conceded by Danny Devine. Attempt missed. Michael Gardyne (Ross County) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Attempt saved. Ryan Dow (Ross County) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Goal! Partick Thistle 1, Ross County 1. Chris Burke (Ross County) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Attempt missed. Callum Booth (Partick Thistle) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top left corner from a direct free kick. Ryan Dow (Ross County) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. David Amoo (Partick Thistle) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Ryan Dow (Ross County). Attempt blocked. Chris Burke (Ross County) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Foul by Ryan Edwards (Partick Thistle). Tony Dingwall (Ross County) wins a free kick on the left wing. 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Partick Thistle were pegged back late on by Ross County in the Scottish Premiership.

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The body will also be responsible for the registration and regulation of youth support workers and work-based learning practitioners. They join more than 75,000 school and further education teachers and learning support staff on the national register. The council's chief executive Hayden Llewellyn said regulating all these groups was a "world-first for Wales". He added it was "a bold and welcome step". "By bringing non-formal and in-work education in line with formal education, we are enhancing the status of the often overlooked professions of youth work and work-based learning and the increasingly important role they play in young people's wellbeing and education," Mr Llewellyn said. Keith Towler, chairman of CWVYS (Council for Wales of Voluntary Youth Services), said good quality youth work "saves young lives". "The trusted relationship between young people and youth workers and youth support workers is vital for the development of resilience, self-esteem and delivery of professional responses to a huge range of issues," Mr Towler said. "Recognition of informal and non-formal learning in a wider educational context is important and this will support the development of quality youth work provision." Julie James, minister for skills and science, said the new registration system "supports our ambition to achieve the highest possible professional standards throughout the whole education sector and it will provide a vital component in ensuring the people of Wales receive high quality learning throughout their lives".

Wales' youth workers will be regulated by the Education Workforce Council for the first time from 1 April.

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Mr Gustafsson, 42, is being flown back to Sweden from Africa, Sweden's Foreign Minister Margot Wallström said in a statement on Monday. He was seized by al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) along with two other men, one of whom was freed in a dawn raid in 2015. Ms Wallström said Mr Gustafsson was "in good spirits", local media report. "It is with great pleasure that I can announce that Johan Gustafsson has been released," Ms Wallström added. She said that the Swede's release was thanks to "extensive efforts" and co-operation between the Swedish foreign ministry, police and "foreign authorities". Ms Wallström said she had spoken with Mr Gustafsson, who she described as being "happy" and "overwhelmed" by Monday's events. "I cannot say more at the current time," she added. Sweden's former Foreign Minister Carl Bildt said that Mr Gustafsson's kidnapping weighed heavily on his mind during his time in the role, which ended in 2014. He tweeted on Monday: "Extremely gratifying that Johan Gustafsson is free. No single case concerned me more as foreign minister." Mr Gustafsson was kidnapped along with South African Stephen McGown and Dutchman Sjaak Rijke. Mr Rijke was freed by French special forces in April 2015 after he was discovered by chance in a dawn raid in northern Mali. AQIM took a number of Western hostages before the French military deployed its forces in January 2013. In a separate incident in December 2014, French hostage Serge Lazarevic was freed after a prisoner swap.

Hostage Johan Gustafsson, held by al-Qaeda in Mali since 2011, has been freed, the Swedish government says.

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Many favourites were simply wiped away: Ed Miliband, Nick Clegg, even Eric Pickles. Was Boris Johnson their only consolation? It was no better for female impersonators: while Nicola Sturgeon was a welcome new voice, the grim reality dawned: it would no longer be possible to put off doing Theresa May. "My life flashed before me and Miliband wasn't in it," Rory Bremner told BBC Radio 4's The Westminster Hour. "I lost Galloway, which was a tragedy for impersonators everywhere," says Lewis Macleod, of Dead Ringers. Pondering his other losses that night, he jokes: "I suffered a heavy defeat and I didn't even get a severance package." Politicians do not owe impressionists a living, of course, but their art has become such an established feature of British politics that it would be a shame if a dearth of strong characters on the green Commons benches was to kill it off. It all began with Peter Cook in Beyond the Fringe. His befuddled take on Harold Macmillan, the patrician grouse moor Tory who told Britons they had "never had it so good", was seen as a thrilling challenge to the old, established order at the birth of the "satire boom" in the early 1960s. No one had dared to impersonate the prime minister before. Much to Cook's annoyance, Macmillan sat in the stalls one evening chortling away as his own mannerisms and voice were mercilessly sent-up, prompting the satirist to depart from his script, saying, in Macmillan's pompous tones: "There's nothing I like better than to wander over to a theatre and sit there listening to a group of sappy, urgent, vibrant young satirists with a stupid great grin spread all over my silly face". History does not record whether this wiped the grin off Macmillan's face. But if Cook thought his barbs would stop politicians trying to get in on the joke, he had underestimated the thickness of their hide or their seemingly pathological desire to be seen as a good sport. Sitting with a silly grin on your face, on a chat show sofa, as a comedian mimics your strange mannerisms is now a rite of passage for Britain's political leaders. It was Mike Yarwood, with his affectionate but deadly accurate take-offs of characters like Ted Heath, with his heaving shoulders and toothy grin, and Denis Healey, all bushy eyebrows and bluff bonhomie, who brought political impressions to a mainstream television audience. He even furnished Healey with a catchphrase - "silly Billy" - which became associated with him in real life. Yarwood also pioneered the trend for impersonating political journalists - who were (and still are) just as eccentric, or larger than life, as those they interrogate - with his wheezy take on the obstreperous Sir Robin Day. Rory Bremner took up Yarwood's mantle in the 1990s, although his act owed more to the golden age of political satire than light entertainment. He even recruited two stalwarts of the 1960s scene, John Bird and John Fortune, to add extra bite to his send-ups of Tony Blair's government and the perceived inanity and spin of New Labour. The one thing all of these impersonators have in common is that they had great material to work with. The need to look good on television has steadily worn the rough edges off our political leaders. It is not media training - Gordon Brown had plenty of that, but was still a rich seam of vocal and facial tics for the nation's impressionists, more a by-product of the managerialism that has infected the upper reaches of public life. The tide may be turning, however. The public's rejection of smooth, identikit politicians - witness the rise of Jeremy Corbyn, Nigel Farage and Donald Trump - could yet herald a new golden age for impressionists. "When Clinton was the president I think he had been impeached before I had mastered his voice," says Lewis Macleod, who has got in early with a Trump impersonation. His Dead Ringers colleague Jan Ravens tells the Westminster Hour she is working on her Hilary Clinton, with her folksy, "down home" tones and attempts to come across as a regular "gramma". Rory Bremner says his Jeremy Corbyn is a work in progress - his starting point is the ineffectual, well-meaning warder Barraclough, in classic prison sitcom Porridge. But the veteran impressionist has developed a fondness for impersonating David Cameron, despite the prime minister's lack of any obvious vocal eccentricities. And if all fails there is always Boris, or the political broadcasters, to fall back on.

Politicians were not the only ones in shock when the general election exit poll came out, it was also a rude awakening for Britain's impressionists.

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Having won their opener before losing race two on Saturday, Ben Ainslie's Land Rover BAR were defeated by defending champions Oracle Team USA and Emirates Team New Zealand on Sunday. A nosedive after gate three resulted a 39-second defeat for BAR against USA. We very, very nearly sunk And despite a penalty, New Zealand beat BAR by one minute and 28 seconds. It looked promising for Ainslie's team when they led USA into the first gate, before skipper Jimmy Spithill's Oracle charged into the lead. A mistake after gate three cost the GB catamaran more time. There followed another defeat, this time against New Zealand. The Kiwis were handed a two-boat-length penalty after the start having crossed the boundary, but they still managed a handsome win following a poor turn by BAR at gate two. *Land Rover BAR started the qualifiers with two points and Oracle Team USA with one point after finishing first and second respectively in the 2015-16 America's Cup World Series. **The top four teams progress to the next round Land Rover BAR CEO Martin Whitmarsh, the former chief of McLaren's F1 team, said Ainslie's catamaran almost perished during the defeat by Japan on Saturday. BAR's port hull careered into Japan's starboard hull prior to the race. "We very, very nearly sunk," Land Rover BAR CEO Martin Whitmarsh told the Daily Telegraph. "It was foiled back so we didn't take too much water on. When we got back here and went down on the hull, very quickly it began filling with water. "If we had left it in the water for a few more minutes it would have sunk. You've got all the electronics, everything. "I could have climbed up through the hull yesterday, it was that big. We're talking about 20ft in terms of length." Despite the extensive damage, BAR's shore team worked through the night to have the catamaran race-ready for Sunday. It was a great Sunday for USA who won all three of their races. The French catamaran also recorded its first win, with victory over Sweden's Artemis. New Zealand also added to their success over BAR by defeating Japan, who currently prop up the table. Media playback is not supported on this device Each team will race each other twice in the qualifiers, scoring one point per win, with the top four teams progressing to the challenger round. Land Rover BAR started the qualifiers with two points and Oracle Team USA with one after finishing first and second respectively in the 2015-16 America's Cup World Series. The top four challengers are split into two best-of-five semi-finals from 4 June, with the winners competing in the final for the right to take on holders Oracle Team USA - who are also taking part in the qualifiers - in the actual America's Cup matches. The first to seven points wins the America's Cup, or the Auld Mug as the trophy is known, with a possible 13 races to be sailed on 17-18 and 24-27 June. The America's Cup, the oldest competition in international sport, was first raced in 1851 around the Isle of Wight and has only been won by four nations. Three races take place on Monday, with the British team involved in the opener against France. Racing runs from 18:00-19:30 BST. Race 13 - Great Britain v France Race 14 - Sweden v New Zealand Race 15 - France v Japan Link to full schedule

Great Britain suffered a setback as they lost both of their duels during the second day of racing in the America's Cup Qualifiers.

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The 1949 Delahaye Roadster, which some have dubbed the most beautiful car in the world, was given to Dors when she was 17. The sky blue car has been described by auctioneers as "extravagant and outrageous - a rolling sculpture". Dors, who was seen as the British Marilyn Monroe, died in 1984 aged 52. Born Diana Mary Fluck, Dors became known as a 1950s blonde sex symbol, but was also well-respected for her acting skills. RM auctioneers said the car was curvaceous, sexy and flamboyant, just like its former owner. It was expected to sell for up to $6m but went for $3m plus a buyer's premium of 10%. The car is one of only 150 Roadsters made, and only one of 51 of its specific model - the 175S. The company stopped production in 1951 as it found there was little demand for such extravagance during that post-war period. When Dors first received the car, she did not even have a driving licence. At 20, she became the youngest owner of a Rolls-Royce in the UK - a reflection of her success at an early age. After she died, the car changed ownership several times and has in recent years been restored to its former condition. In its catalogue listing, RM Auctions says the Roadster - which has a top speed of 70mph - can "easily claim to being the most extravagant and beautiful coachbulit car in existence".

A sports car once owned by the late British actress Diana Dors has sold for $3 million (£1.9m) at a California auction.

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It's not natural Labour territory. The party has lost every election here since 1950. At this year's general election, the Conservatives were returned with an 18,000 majority. But the people of Chelmsford, in Essex, were queuing round the block outside the city's civic theatre to hear Jeremy Corbyn. If this had been a football crowd, there would have been purveyors of hot pies. If it had been an audience waiting to the see the latest cinema blockbuster, there would be popcorn vendors. But it's the 87th Corbyn rally of the Labour leadership campaign. So the products being paraded at the venue were food for thought - newspapers from parties and factions to the left, or on the left, of Labour - Socialist Worker, Socialist Appeal, Labour Briefing. There were almost as many people here as there have been Corbyn rebellions against his own party leadership. So why were 500 giving up their evening to hear the veteran left winger? "He's a breath of fresh air," says Helen Davenport, a teacher who had left the Labour party for the Greens. "I gave up hope," she says. "But now there's an alternative. I like his ideas on renationalising rail and he has a more sympathetic policy on immigration. He has the wisdom of Tony Benn." Sasha McLoughlin agrees: "It's the first time a Labour leader has represented me in years. You vote Labour because that's what you do but it's so exciting to have a leftwing leader, not a Tory in disguise." Further up the line was Gerard Darcy. He says he wasn't a natural Corbyn supporter but found him to be "straight-talking". He went on: "There's no artifice. No spin. The other candidates are preened, moulded. He looks like a 70s sociology lecturer but people are now in to the issues, not the image - no one cares about what his smile looks like." He says Andy Burnham would be "excellent" but is now his second choice. And the phenomenon that is Corbynmania continued inside the venue. In the media scrum that now surrounds him everywhere he goes, he was asked by Finnish television to give advice to their social democrats, and by Le Monde to comment on French President Francois Hollande's move to the right. Incidentally, he responds that Hollande "hasn't felt sufficiently able to challenge austerity". Not a criticism he would level at himself. So how has a left-winger who had languished on the backbenches - someone to whom Ed Miliband's former chief of staff Lucy Powell admits to never having spoken - now become something of an international celebrity? He seems quite bemused yet nonplussed by the attention. He needed the support of 35 Labour MPs to get on the ballot and he points out he only got enough nominations with just one minute fifteen seconds to the deadline. This was no long-standing left-wing conspiracy. He had to "max out" his credit card to get the campaign started and while he has received donations from trade unions such as Unite and communications workers' union the CWU, he appeared to have caught an anti-austerity zeitgeist, with his targets for "crowdfunding" from individuals exceeded. Irrespective of his politics, he does look and sound different from his Oxbridge educated opponents, all of whom were advisers to Labour politicians before becoming MPs. He's a generation older, for a start. At 66, he was a Haringey councillor in the 70s and 80s before the other contenders even went to university. "I have got very few qualifications," he tells me - he dropped out of North London Polytechnic - "but I have a fascination of reading and read a lot. I spent a lot of time in the school library and the local library and I have this view that everyone I meet knows something I don't know and we can learn from each other." He was weaned on socialist literature. Not for him the Famous Five: "My mother gave me the Ragged Trousered Philanthropists to read." This was Robert Tressell's novel of working class life in Mugsborough - or Hastings - before World War One, and the philanthropists of the title are the people who are all too willing to do back-breaking work for the benefit of their "betters". His maths-teacher mother also gave him the diaries of George Orwell. He spent two years on voluntary service overseas in the Caribbean, but first became active in politics in Shropshire. He founded the Wrekin Young Socialists - the youth wing of the Labour Party - in the mid-60s. He was the organisation's secretary and regularly attracted 40 to 50 youthful activists to Sunday night meetings. He produced a magazine and organised protests against nuclear weapons and the Vietnam War - perhaps the perfect pedigree for someone who would go on to form the Stop the War coalition with CND stalwart Monsignor Bruce Kent in 2001 - though it's worth remembering that was initially a protest against intervention in Afghanistan, not Iraq. He is not in principle against the deployment of British troops but cannot think of current circumstances where he would do so. He first successfully fought his Islington North in seat in 1983, when the party went down to a disastrous defeat nationally under Michael Foot's leadership on a platform of unilateral disarmament and withdrawal from the EU. Labour had moved decisively to the left in London, too, but with more success. Ken Livingstone was at the head of the then Greater London Council, later abolished by Mrs Thatcher's government. It had been literally a divisive time for his party, with some former cabinet ministers splitting away to form the SDP. Meanwhile some of those on the left tried to unseat MPs they regarded as too right-wing, but who hadn't jumped ship. Corbyn had backed Tony Benn's unsuccessful attempt to become the party's deputy leader - he was very narrowly defeated by Denis Healey. So what had he learned from that period of division? "It taught me in London we achieved a great deal - on transport, on the environment - but it also taught me the formation of the SDP was catastrophic to the electoral chances of Labour. "The Conservative so-called triumph in 1983 owed more to the division of the opposition vote than a move to the left. But it also taught me that you have to take communities with you." There has been a lot of focus on Jeremy Corbyn's disloyalty to his own party. He rebelled on a quarter of all votes during the 2005-2010 government. But I wondered why he had stayed loyal to Labour rather than moving to any of a myriad of parties to its Left when some of the policies he held dear - on nuclear weapons and re-nationalisation - had been ditched? "I want to see a more equal, more just society and the Labour Party has always been the vehicle to achieve that, especially with its organic link to the trade unions. I have argued my case on lots of issues and I think things are changing." And this is his verdict on the 2015 election: "One of the reasons we lost is we weren't offering anything sufficiently different." Well, you certainly couldn't accuse him of not wishing to put that right. He tells an appreciative if not overly enthusiastic audience in Essex that the government's welfare bill "is absolutely brutal" and he will oppose the benefits cap. The cost of welfare is so high, he says, in part because of high rents - which in turn are a symptom of not building enough affordable homes. He rebelled against his party's abstention on the welfare bill while Yvette Cooper and Andy Burnham, despite their doubts, stuck with collective shadow cabinet responsibility. They see that episode as the catalyst for Corbynmania. He rails against tuition fees, but also opposes those in his party who want to see a graduate tax. He said that "wise" old Tony Benn had told him: "you should tax people because they are wealthy, not because they are educated." And he defends his policy of using quantitative easing - whereby the Bank of England would increase the supply of money in the economy - to fund infrastructure projects. His critics say it would push up inflation and erode living standards. He responds: "If you said to people in Germany I have a radical new idea of a National Investment Bank they would just shrug their shoulders and say we are doing that already. What's extreme about that?" And on challenging the agenda of austerity, he says his party has to be bold. The debt ridden government of 1945 - when, after a by-election, even Chelmsford briefly had a Labour MP - "didn't retrench, it invested". There is a feeling, though, that if his campaign isn't running out of steam, he to some extent is - cramming in public meetings, rallies and media appearances. "That's socialism," he says as he is handed, without asking, a glass of water mid-speech as his voice finally falters. He finishes by denouncing the legacy of the Iraq War and promises "whatever the result of the leadership election" that the party's grass roots will be empowered. Mandate for change And he does go on to get a standing ovation. But I ask him how he could be at the head of a shadow cabinet that disagrees with him on fundamental issues - such as the renewal of Trident - or indeed lead a party whose policies in some key respects are very different from his own? "Whoever is elected leader will have a very large mandate from the members and the Parliamentary Labour Party - important as it is - I hope will recognise there is at the very least a mandate for a full debate within the party." Andy Burnham has said he would not be part of a shadow cabinet that didn't commit to renewing Trident. Jeremy Corbyn sees this as a matter of party democracy: "I feel strongly about nuclear weapons. We have to have that debate fairly soon as the government might reach a decision in 2016." Possibly as soon a this month's Labour Party conference. Jeremy Corbyn is the front-runner in the campaign but his critics will say that his leadership would be dominated by those internal debates within Labour that would leave little time - even with the best will in the world - to take the fight to the government. But Corbyn insists "there is a thirst for doing politics differently". We will find out just how many people are drinking in his ideas a week from now.

In the third of a series of in-depth profiles of the four Labour leadership candidates, Iain Watson catches up with Jeremy Corbyn in Essex at the latest of his campaign rallies.

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The leaflets said the patient had been referred for an urgent appointment as their symptoms might indicate cancer. East Sussex NHS Trust has put the mix-up down to an external company that distributes its printed material. It said the wrong patient information leaflets were added to hospital appointment letters sent out in March. It has now contacted everyone affected to apologise and explain what went wrong. Liz Fellows, assistant director of operations at the trust, said: "It was an administrative error and we apologise for any unnecessary anxiety this error may have caused." East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust covers Hastings, Eastbourne and Rother, and is responsible for the Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District Hospital. The trust said that due to the large number of appointment letters it sends out it uses an external printing company to print and distribute appointment letters. It said each letter is coded to indicate any supplementary information that needs to accompany it. Ms Fellows said: "Unfortunately, for a short period in March, the printing company inadvertently miscoded approximately 850 letters resulting in a 'two-week information leaflet' being inserted with an appointment letter. "As soon as the error became apparent it was stopped immediately, and letters of apology sent out."

Hospital bosses in Sussex have apologised after about 850 patients were sent leaflets in error suggesting they might have cancer.

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He is appealing against an appeal court ruling lifting a ban on him being named in the media in England and Wales. The Supreme Court said it will now hear arguments about whether it should grant an appeal, and if so, decide if it should be "allowed or dismissed". An interim injunction will remain in place until the end of the hearing. On Monday, Court of Appeal judges gave the man - who has young children, and whose spouse is also in the public eye - until 10:00 BST on Tuesday to apply to take the case to the UK Supreme Court. In that ruling, they said there must be no publication leading to disclosure of the celebrity's identity before 13:00 BST on Wednesday. The Supreme Court said that interim injunction will now remain in place until the conclusion of the next hearing. The Sun on Sunday wants to publish an account of alleged extra-marital activities by the man, who is referred to as PJS. But he argues he has a right to privacy and has taken legal action. Monday's court judgement said the celebrity had "occasional sexual encounters" with another person - referred to in court as AB - starting in 2009. They had a text message exchange in December 2011 in which they discussed a "three-way" with AB's partner, CD. Accordingly, the three met for a three-way sexual encounter. In January, the two other parties approached the Sun On Sunday with the story. That month a High Court judge refused to impose an injunction barring publication. But the man appealed and two appeal court judges ruled in his favour. They prevented him being identified in publications in England and Wales. Lawyers for News Group Newspapers - publishers of the Sun On Sunday - then asked Court of Appeal judges to lift the ban. They argued that stories had been published in the US, Scotland and elsewhere where the injunction does not apply. The story had also spread across the internet and on Twitter. PJS opposed that application and said the ban should stay. On Monday, the judges ruled that PJS was now unlikely to be able to get a permanent injunction Details about the allegations were now "so widespread" that confidentiality had "probably been lost", they said. The man's solicitors had been "assiduous" in monitoring the internet and removing stories in breach of the injunction but the judges said that it was now a "hopeless task".

A celebrity who wants an injunction to keep an extra-marital relationship out of the media will put his case at the Supreme Court on Thursday.

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The party is not happy that it was only allocated 25 seconds of airtime which was aired a month before polling day. The Electoral Commission and the BBC agreed that to qualify for an election broadcast a party has to stand a minimum of 12 candidates in at least six constituencies The Workers Party said this rule was "effectively putting a price tag on political airtime and also ensuring that the larger, better financed, parties can perpetuate the political circus without serious challenge or alternative views being aired". The party said it plans to meet with both the BBC and the Electoral Commission after polling next Thursday.

Members of the Workers Party have held a protest outside the BBC's headquarters in Belfast to highlight what they believe is a lack of coverage given to smaller parties during the Assembly election campaign.

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Amelia Welch, 20, from Axminster in Devon, was partying with friends in Plymouth on Friday when she lost her hand, which cost about £3,000. The Plymouth University marine biology student said she only realised the cosmetic prosthetic was missing the following morning. She thinks she could have left it in a nightclub and forgot to pick it up. Click here for live updates on this story Amelia, who was born with a congenital malformation in her right hand, said she had gone to Oceana nightclub after a university ball. Her hand is "more functionable" without the prosthetic which has very little movement, she said. "I do take it off to go to the toilet, but most of the time when I go out I put it on because it gives me confidence," she said. "I must have been drunk when I took it off and forgot about it. "I went back to halls with friends and went to bed and the next day I realised that I did not have it." It is the first prosthetic she has had and fits on her hand "like a glove" she said. Another one could cost as much as £5,000 and mean many hours of visits to orthopaedic specialists. "Someone might have picked it up and not realised what it was," she said. "It's worth everything to me, but nothing to anyone else."

A student has pleaded for the return of her prosthetic hand after losing it on a night out.

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Roedd Aelod Cynulliad Plaid Cymru dros yr etholaeth, Elin Jones, wedi cyhoeddi llun o'r hysbyseb ar ei thudalen Facebook, gan fynnu nad oedd yn wir. Yn dilyn hynny dywedodd Mark Williams, ymgeisydd y Democratiaid Rhyddfrydol yng Ngheredigion, fod yr hysbyseb yn "nonsens" a'i fod bellach wedi ei dileu. Ychwanegodd Mr Williams, arweinydd y Democratiaid Rhyddfrydol yng Nghymru, fod ei blaid yn gweithio "gyda phawb sydd yn erbyn Brexit caled, gan gynnwys Plaid Cymru". Yn yr hysbyseb gafodd ei chyhoeddi ar Facebook, dywedodd y Democratiaid Rhyddfrydol mai nhw oedd yr unig blaid "sy'n brwydro i gadw Prydain yn y farchnad sengl yn yr etholiad hwn". Roedd yr hysbyseb yn ychwanegu fod "Plaid Cymru'n cefnogi Brexit eithafol ynghyd â Llafur, y Toris ac UKIP". Mae'r Democratiaid Rhyddfrydol wedi addo yn ystod ymgyrch yr etholiad cyffredinol eleni y bydden nhw'n cynnal ail refferendwm ar ddiwedd y trafodaethau Brexit, gyda'r opsiwn o aros yn yr UE os nad yw etholwyr yn hapus â'r cytundeb terfynol. Mae Plaid Cymru wedi dweud eu bod nhw'n derbyn canlyniad y refferendwm llynedd, ond y bydden nhw'n brwydro i gael "bargen dda i Gymru". Fe wnaeth Ms Jones gyhoeddi llun o hysbyseb y Democratiaid Rhyddfrydol ar ei thudalen Facebook ddydd Llun, gan ddweud bod Plaid Cymru "ddim yn cefnogi Brexit eithafol". "Mae popeth rydyn ni wedi ei ddweud yn yr etholiad yma yn gwneud hynny'n glir. Eto mae'r Democratiaid Rhyddfrydol yn dweud celwydd a dweud fel arall," meddai. Dywedodd ei bod wedi "disgwyl gwell" gan Mark Williams, gan fynnu ymddiheuriad. Ychwanegodd yn ddiweddarach mewn neges ar Twitter fod pamffledi ymgyrchu gan y Democratiaid Rhyddfrydol yn yr etholaeth hefyd wedi ailadrodd yr un neges. Ers hynny mae Mr Williams wedi ymddiheuro, gan ddweud mewn neges ar Twitter: "Roedd yr hysbyseb Facebook yn nonsens ac mae wedi cael ei ddileu. "Rydw i'n gwerthfawrogi gweithio gyda phawb sydd yn erbyn Brexit caled, gan gynnwys Plaid Cymru, a dwi'n ymddiheuro iddynt." Mewn cyfarfod hystings yn Aberystwyth nos Lun, mynnodd Mr Williams nad oedd yn gyfrifol am gynnwys yr hysbyseb, a'i fod wedi dod o gyfeiriad y blaid yn ganolog. Ychwanegodd y byddai'n ymchwilio i'r mater i weld pwy oedd yn gyfrifol am y cynnwys. Dywedodd hefyd nad oedd amser gan y Democratiaid Rhyddfrydol i anfon taflenni newydd yn ymddiheuro, gydag ond tridiau nes yr etholiad. Roedd rhai o drigolion yr etholaeth wedi derbyn pamffledi oedd yn cynnwys neges debyg, yn honni na fyddai Plaid Cymru'n "brwydro yn erbyn Brexit caled". Mae Mr Williams wedi bod yn AS dros Geredigion ers 2005, ar ôl cipio'r sedd oddi ar Blaid Cymru. Ymgeisydd Plaid Cymru yng Ngheredigion yn yr etholiad cyffredinol eleni yw Ben Lake. Am restr lawn o'r ymgeiswyr cliciwch yma.

Mae ymgeisydd dros y Democratiaid Rhyddfrydol wedi ymddiheuro ar ôl i'w blaid gyhoeddi hysbyseb yn awgrymu fod Plaid Cymru yn cefnogi "Brexit eithafol".

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The gravitational pull of the eight-week festival draws some of classical music's brightest stars into its orbit. Heartthrob tenor Jonas Kaufmann takes the stage along with soprano Danielle De Niese; pianist Sir Andras Schiff applies his peerless touch to Bach; while Sir John Eliot Gardiner illuminates Berlioz and Monteverdi with his period-instrument ensembles. The line-up is so packed with top artists that name-dropping from the programme is like having jewels fall from your pocket - Barenboim, Gergiev, Alsop, Glennie, Rattle, Knussen and Benedetti. So who are the people who put the whole thing together? "My core team is no more than 20 people," says Proms director Edward Blakeman, who maps out the season on sheets of paper. "We have a grid, with a box for each concert," he goes on. "I couldn't keep it all in my head." It's not even really possible, Blakeman says, to pinpoint when the planning for a season begins. He describes it as more of an "ongoing process". "It's like a jigsaw puzzle in which the picture gradually becomes clear. The BBC orchestras are the corners, the edge pieces - the outline of the festival programme." With many international orchestras planning tours four or five years in advance, some pieces of the puzzle can fit into place very early indeed. This year's Proms will see Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes bring to a close a four-year Beethoven piano concerto project with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra. "They knew they would be ending their project in 2015," says Blakeman. "It became clear that they wanted to finish at the Proms with a complete cycle of the concertos. "From there came the idea of doing a complete Prokofiev cycle, albeit in a slightly different way - we are doing them all in one night." As it became clear that 2015 would be an important Proms for piano music, the decision was made to include some of Mozart's works as well. "We programmed the late, great concertos for this season," says Blakeman. But amid simultaneous discussions with so many top artists - all of them wanting to bring their own choice of repertoire - how is everybody kept happy? "We are very lucky in that people want to come and perform at the Proms," Blakeman explains. "So the conversations about which artists will bring what repertoire, and when, are a lot easier to negotiate." One of those conversations has been with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, which this year plays two Proms back to back in August. With more than 90 musicians, just getting the ensemble across the Atlantic is a "daunting and exciting" task - one that falls to the BSO's concert operations manager, Sarah Radcliffe-Marrs. "We'll pack everything up - wardrobe cases, instruments cases, all sorts of equipment we'll need - then everyone will make their way from Boston to the UK," she says. "The smaller instruments - violins, flutes, cellos - we bring with us. Double basses have enormous travelling cases. I'm about 5ft 8in and I think I could probably get inside one of them. "Violinists bring one, if not two instruments with them, and several bows - one of our violinists has 10." The instruments need careful climate control when they travel and moving everything from place to place requires careful planning. And all that before a hotel check-in for more than 130 people at once. "We have to think about how to give the musicians access to their instruments, because they will want to practise when they arrive," says Radcliffe-Marrs. "But we'll be in a hotel, and there is no obvious place to park an instrument truck." The aim of this meticulous planning is to deliver the musicians and their instruments to the Royal Albert Hall in the best possible condition to perform. As the orchestra gathers backstage, the audience will be filing into the RAH's cavernous arena, many of them choosing to buy standing tickets on the day. As they make their way into the building they'll be met by the RAH's front of house chief, Julia Robinson. "It's a really exciting time of year for us, we have all these thousands of people coming every single day," she says. "We have the buzz of people queuing outside - and people full of very high expectations." Robinson will spend the final hours before the opening night making sure her staff know how to get the audience into the building as smoothly as possible. With 118,000 tickets sold in just 12 hours this year, there are huge numbers of people to cater for. And they all need to find their way around. "The Royal Albert Hall is a beautiful building but it's not particularly easy to navigate," says Robinson. She has around 55 stewards available for each concert, complemented by teams dealing with catering, box office and housekeeping, amounting to "hundreds" of staff in total around the RAH every night. So as the house lights go down for the season's opening concert, and the opening bars of Nielsen's Maskarade fill the room, it will be the culmination of a process that started some five years ago. It is a process involving hours of negotiation and planning, a logistics operation worthy of the military and a cast of support staff from broadcast engineers to bartenders - all supported financially by the BBC. "The Proms are underwritten by the BBC to the sum of approximately £10m and we have a total income of around £5m, including ticket sales," says Blakeman. "We would like to recover more, but that would mean raising our ticket prices." For all the money and effort and people involved, concert programming is an art, not a science. Risky concerts will unexpectedly fill the hall, and others that look popular will struggle to sell tickets. It's something that can still put the fear into a Proms director. So has Blakeman got it right this time? "I hope so, ask me in eight weeks' time," he replies. The BBC Proms runs from 17 July to 12 September 2015.

The BBC Proms is one of the UK's biggest cultural endeavours, and in 2015 it will feature more than 350 pieces of music, performed across 76 concerts, by some 200 artists and more than 70 orchestras, choirs and ensembles.

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PC Gareth Browning, 33, was on foot in Whitley, Reading on 30 November when he was hit by a black Mazda Aerosport driven by Luke Haywood, 28. Haywood admitted causing grievous bodily harm with intent and dangerous driving at Reading Crown Court. PC Browning was critically injured and remains in hospital in a serious condition. Haywood, of no fixed address, had previously admitted aggravated vehicle taking and one count of going equipped to burgle. He is currently serving a prison sentence for separate burglary offences. PC Browning was attempting to stop the stolen vehicle, driven by Haywood in Shinfield Road, when he was injured. Det Supt Chris Ward said: "No sentence can ever reflect the injuries that PC Browning received as a result of Haywood's reckless actions. PC Browning was doing what thousands of police officers do every day - protecting the public from dangerous criminals. "I hope that today's sentencing can allow Gareth's family to begin to come to terms with what has happened. We all wish Gareth a full recovery."

A man has been jailed for nine years for knocking down a police officer who tried to stop a stolen car.

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The Swedish giant asked customers who bought any model of the Mysingso chair to return it for a full refund. The global recall comes after Ikea received reports from Finland, Germany, the US, Denmark and Australia that users had received injuries to their fingers that needed medical treatment. Ikea's statement said the chair had a "risk of falling or finger entrapment". It said: "After washing the fabric seat it is possible to re-assemble the chair incorrectly leading to risks of falls or finger entrapments. "Ikea has received five incident reports in which a Mysingso beach chair collapsed during use due to incorrect re-assembly. All five reports included injuries to fingers and required medical attention. It added that a full investigation had led to an improved design "to further mitigate the risks of incorrect re-assembly and injuries" and the updated chair would be available from next month. Ikea has more than 300 stores in 27 countries.

Ikea is recalling a beach chair sold in the UK after reports that it can collapse and cause injury.

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The Redditch-based Sigma Financial Group has opened an office in Priory Queensway, in the city. About 200 staff will be recruited by the end of this year with a further 500 expected by 2017, the firm has said. "Roles will be spread across middle and senior management, contact centre staff and specialist commercial and finance jobs," said CEO Tim Freeman. Sigma Financial Group is a business outsource firm. It employs more than 300 staff at its Prospect Hill base in Redditch.

A finance company has announced plans to create more than 700 jobs in Birmingham before the end of next year.

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In a scrappy first half, Joe Garner drew a save from Aberdeen keeper Joe Lewis and crossed for Martyn Waghorn to volley over. Aberdeen dominated after the break as Wes Foderingham saved from Kenny McLean and twice from striker Adam Rooney. But Kenny Miller's brace and Joe Dodoo's third earned Rangers the win. Aberdeen are still well placed to finish runners-up to Premiership champions Celtic, with nine points and a far superior goal difference separating them from Rangers with only six games remaining. Derek McInnes's men started the match as favourites and the early signs suggested they would live up to their billing as they pressed, fought and chased Rangers across every inch of the pitch. It was more a bruising battle than a beautiful game, though, and referee Kevin Clancy was flashing cards early, with Garner and Ryan Jack the first to be booked as they squared up to each other. For all its lack of free-flowing football, it was a very watchable spectacle. Jonny Hayes forced a low save from Foderingham at one end and Waghorn should have burst the net rather than volleying over after a sumptuous cross from Garner on the right. The visitors actually enjoyed the best chances in the early stages despite their lack of fluidity in midfield. Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha said beforehand that his players were entering hell with this trip but it looked more like limbo as both sides continued to cancel each other out. The Portuguese was also well aware that anything other than victory would see his side consigned to third at best. The Ibrox side have obvious frailties at the moment, especially in defence where youngsters are deputising for more experienced injured regulars, but they showed fight and spirit that would be rewarded later in the match. Young David Bates looked slow and ponderous at times although Myles Beerman at left-back was composed and calm when needed. When Aberdeen click, it is mostly down to the hard work of their impressive wide men and so it was in the second half as Niall McGinn and Hayes terrorised the Rangers full-backs. Hayes skipped past two on his way to the box but Graeme Shinnie's hooked shot was blocked by Foderingham. McGinn was at it on the other side and his trickery was feeding Rooney but his fellow Irishman could not convert despite several gilt-edged invitations. You could sense the tide turning though and Rangers were struggling to contain the waves of red battering their defences. For all their efforts though, few chances were seriously testing Foderingham. With 11 minutes remaining, veteran striker Miller scored his 10th goal in 40 appearances this season. Against the run of play, Waghorn created space for himself in the box and when his shot was saved, 37-year-old Miller lashed a fabulous effort high into the back of the net. Aberdeen had no time to compose themselves before Miller made it two when he skipped through a defence in disarray to slide neatly past Lewis and send the small band of Rangers fans wild. Substitute Dodoo played his part in that second goal and he slammed home a third to complete an incredible five minute turnaround that sent the Dons fans scurrying for the exits in disbelief. Those who remained in defiance almost witnessed a Miller hat-trick as he followed up on Dodoo's shot that came back off the crossbar but defender Andrew Considine spared further blushes as he cleared off the line. Match ends, Aberdeen 0, Rangers 3. Second Half ends, Aberdeen 0, Rangers 3. Attempt blocked. Kenny Miller (Rangers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Joseph Dodoo (Rangers) hits the bar with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Foul by Jonny Hayes (Aberdeen). Josh Windass (Rangers) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Kenny McLean (Aberdeen) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Kenny Miller (Rangers). Foul by Graeme Shinnie (Aberdeen). Josh Windass (Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt missed. Adam Rooney (Aberdeen) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Jayden Stockley (Aberdeen) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by David Bates (Rangers). Goal! Aberdeen 0, Rangers 3. Joseph Dodoo (Rangers) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom left corner. Substitution, Aberdeen. Jayden Stockley replaces Anthony O'Connor. Goal! Aberdeen 0, Rangers 2. Kenny Miller (Rangers) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Joseph Dodoo. Substitution, Rangers. Andy Halliday replaces Martyn Waghorn. Goal! Aberdeen 0, Rangers 1. Kenny Miller (Rangers) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the high centre of the goal. Adam Rooney (Aberdeen) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by James Tavernier (Rangers). Graeme Shinnie (Aberdeen) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Jon Toral (Rangers). Corner, Aberdeen. Conceded by Myles Beerman. Foul by Graeme Shinnie (Aberdeen). David Bates (Rangers) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Corner, Aberdeen. Conceded by James Tavernier. Attempt missed. Andrew Considine (Aberdeen) header from the centre of the box is too high following a set piece situation. Substitution, Rangers. Joseph Dodoo replaces Joe Garner. Jonny Hayes (Aberdeen) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Jason Holt (Rangers). Shaleum Logan (Aberdeen) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Jason Holt (Rangers). Anthony O'Connor (Aberdeen) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Joe Garner (Rangers). Foul by Kenny McLean (Aberdeen). Joe Garner (Rangers) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Kenny McLean (Aberdeen). 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Rangers scored three times in five late second-half minutes to end second-place Aberdeen's run of 10 consecutive home wins and cut the gap to nine points.

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European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has said the process should begin "immediately". And several EU foreign ministers have urged Britain to start the process soon. But Mr Hammond insisted that "nothing is going to happen at the moment". The timing of the formal notification of intention to leave the EU was in Britain's hands and talks would not start until a new prime minister was chosen to replace David Cameron, he said. Mr Hammond's position was supported by German Chancellor Angela Merkel's chief of staff, who said Britain's politicians should take time to review the consequences of leaving the EU. "Politicians in London should take the time to reconsider the consequences of the Brexit decision - but by that I emphatically do not mean Brexit itself," Peter Altmaier told Reuters news agency. Mrs Merkel said on Saturday that the EU had "no need to be particularly nasty in any way" in the negotiations with Britain, and that deterring other countries from leaving the bloc should not be a priority in the talks. The EU has clarified the way the UK can kick start formal negotiations to exit the bloc following Thursday's referendum. It says Britain can trigger Article 50 of the Treaty of Lisbon, which sets a two-year deadline for a deal, by making a formal declaration either in a letter or a speech at a meeting of the European Council, the gathering of ministers from each EU state. UK PM David Cameron has said he will step down by October to allow his successor to conduct the talks. Since Thursday's vote there has been intense speculation about when, and how, the UK might begin formal negotiations. The UK's decision to leave the EU has sent shockwaves across the continent with leaders of Eurosceptic parties in France, the Netherlands and Italy demanding referendums in their own countries. In response, some EU politicians have called for speedy reforms to quell further unrest. French Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron suggested a new mission statement should be drafted and put to a referendum of all EU citizens. "We've never had the courage to organise a true European referendum in its real sense," he told a conference. "We would first build this new project with European peoples and then submit this new roadmap, this new project, to a referendum [across the bloc]." The first summit of EU leaders with no British representation will be held on Wednesday, a day after Mr Cameron holds talks with members. Global stock markets and the pound fell heavily on the news of the so-called "Brexit", while credit rating agency Moody's cut the UK's credit rating to "negative". Brexit: What happens now?

Britain will resist pressure from the European Union for a swift start to negotiations on its withdrawal from the bloc, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has indicated.

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South African firm Famous Brands signed a £120m deal to buy the chain from Nando's owner, Capricorn Ventures. Gourmet Burger Kitchen, founded in 2001, was a "pioneer of the premium burger revolution", Famous Brands said. The company says that it wants to open 10 to 15 more burger restaurants a year in the UK. The mass-market burger giants, McDonalds and Burger King, first opened in the UK in the 1970s. While those brands have continued to expand, by the end of the 1990s a new fashion for more expensive burgers had arrived, again from the US. Upmarket burger brands in the UK now include Byron, Shake Shack and Five Guys, as well as an increasing number of independents. According to analysts Mintel, the premium burger market now accounts for sales worth more than £3bn a year. Famous Brands plans to double Gourmet Burger Kitchen's 75 UK stores in the next five years and said Brexit uncertainty would not affect its plans. Consumers still want food that is quick and convenient, but are willing to pay for better ingredients, said Famous Brands' Kevin Hedderwick. "The fast-casual premium environment is pretty recession-proof," he said. The price difference between upmarket and fast-food burger shops is quite striking. Whereas a typical McDonald's quarter-pounder with cheese will set you back less than £3, a Gourmet Burger Kitchen 4oz classic cheeseburger is more than £6. But Gourmet Burger Kitchen also sells more unusual fare, including buffalo burgers and Persian lamb. Food fashions in the UK range from the super-health-conscious to the indulgent. And at the indulgent end of the scale, consumers are focusing on the quality of the ingredients and being able to personalise the menu, by selecting different options. "Consumers see freshly made burgers as the biggest marker of a gourmet burger venue, something that sets them apart, as this is not traditionally offered by fast food venues," said Kiti Soininen, head of UK food and drink research at Mintel. "Customisation is also a top expectation for gourmet offerings, in line with a more general demand for knowing what goes into one's food and the trend for personalisation."

Wimpy owner Famous Brands has swallowed UK chain Gourmet Burger Kitchen, as the fashion for upmarket burgers in the UK shows no signs of slowing down.

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Connor Smith, 19, "turned" on work colleague Anil Jnagal during a night out on Birmingham's Broad Street, the city's crown court heard. He was drunk and had cannabis before attacking Mr Jnagal, who had been trying to calm him down. Smith admitted wounding and his barrister said he was remorseful but added "nothing is going to bring the complainant's ear back". More updates on this and other stories in Birmingham and the Black Country Prosecutor Tariq Shakoor said Smith, of Summerlee Road, worked with Mr Jnagal, 25, at a branch of Harvester in Birmingham's Star City leisure complex. He told the court the victim remembered Smith "turning on him" and the pair fell to the floor, where the defendant bit his ear. The court heard reconstructive surgery was unlikely due to the nature of the injury. Jonathan Barker, defending, said Smith was in an emotional state at the time of the attack due to the recent death of his aunt. Sentencing, Judge Richard Bond, said: "All the victim did was to try and stop you being aggressive towards others. "It ended up with you quite deliberately using your teeth as a weapon and you bit off a really large chunk. About half of his ear has completely disappeared. "This is not something that happens in a millisecond - to bite through somebody's ear takes real determination and a real effort."

A man who bit off half his friend's ear has been jailed for two years.

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Under an informal rotating principle, the ninth secretary general should be an Eastern European. But the region risks losing that chance because of lukewarm backing for national candidates at home, and a regional failure to pull together to back one individual. An informal selection procedure, made more transparent this year by open hearings, has produced 11 candidates so far, eight of them from Eastern Europe. The former or current foreign ministers of Moldova, Macedonia, Montenegro, Croatia, Serbia and Slovakia, plus the former president of Slovenia are all in the race. Bulgaria has proposed Irina Bokova, current head of Unesco, the cultural and educational wing of the UN. The other New York race Helen Clark to run for UN top job Close observers at the UN say the candidates risk crowding each other out - leaving the way open for other strong candidates including Susana Malcorra of Argentina, Helen Clark from New Zealand, or the tough-talking former UNHCR head, Antonio Guterres from Portugal. In July, a straw poll among the 15 members of the Security Council should give a clearer idea of the backing, or lack of support, for each. Even more candidates could also step forward in the coming weeks. Another Bulgarian stateswoman, Kristalena Georgieva, is widely rumoured to be on the brink of announcing her candidacy. "I am obviously watching the race closely. A lot of people are urging me to enter. Let's see what happens," she told the BBC. Behind the scenes, several countries are said to be considering nominating her. Ms Bokova was an early frontrunner, and enjoyed crucial Russian backing. But her chances have been harmed by a damning investigation of the inner workings of Unesco in recent months, and by her support for Palestinian statehood - frowned on by the US government. Nearly half of Unesco's budget currently goes on staff salaries. By way of contrast, Ms Georgieva has a strong record as an administrator at the World Bank, and as a former EU commissioner for humanitarian affairs and current commissioner for budgetary affairs. In recent months, she led the team overseeing a new blueprint for UN humanitarian interventions which concluded that $1bn (£710m) a year could be saved by directing funds directly to those in need. More information on the candidates and the selection procedure is available on the UN's website "Insiders say that either Kristalena Georgieva or Antonio Guterres could give the UN the kind of kick up the backside it needs," said Richard Gowan, a UN expert at the European Council on Foreign Relations. There is a consensus that the next leader of the UN should be a good manager with experience of running international organisations. Wide international backing for the idea that the next UN secretary-general should be a woman, plus Russian insistence that she or he speak Russian, could tilt the race into a battle between the two Bulgarians. "This is such a loose process, that if it became clear that Ms Georgieva had the support of the five permanent members, there is a way to get her back into the running," said Richard Gowan. A final decision on the next secretary-general is expected in October, when Russia presides over the Security Council.

Will Eastern Europe squander its historic opportunity to provide the next United Nations secretary-general, when Ban Ki-Moon's tenure expires at the end of this year?

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The worst-affected areas were in the Midlands, where roads flooded, rail passengers were stranded and many schools closed. About 50 Environment Agency flood warnings - meaning "immediate action required" - are currently in place. More than 160 lower-level flood alerts have been issued across much of England and parts of Wales. Flooding continues to cause severe disruption on some roads, including sections of the A428 and A3400 in Warwickshire. BBC forecaster Tomasz Schafernaker said Thursday's weather would be a "lot quieter", with "none of that heavy rain that we had first thing in the morning on Wednesday". He said cloud would clear overnight, leaving a "few spots of rain" in central and eastern England by Thursday morning, with clear skies and low temperatures elsewhere. On Wednesday, British Transport Police formed human barriers to hold back crowds at London Euston after trains between Rugby and Milton Keynes were cancelled. In Warwickshire, 14 schools were closed and a number of people were rescued from cars by firefighters due to floodwater. In Birmingham, a man was filmed using a ladder as a bridge to reach a van which was stranded.

Dozens of flood warnings remain in place in central England following heavy rain and disruption on Wednesday.

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The England striker opened the scoring with a brilliant 25-yard strike over goalkeeper Simon Mignolet from Riyad Mahrez's long ball forward. And he sealed the victory when he turned home Shinji Okazaki's deflected shot from close range. The Foxes fully deserved their victory, with Mignolet touching an Okazaki header onto the bar in the first half. Media playback is not supported on this device Leicester's title bid is unique in the Premier League age and with each victory, they move one game closer to winning their first ever top-flight title. There was a feeling the next two weeks could define Leicester's season - this game against Liverpool is followed by trips to title rivals Manchester City and Arsenal. But they came through the first of those three games in style. Vardy caught Mignolet off his line with his goal-of-the-season contender and then added a second 11 minutes later. The Foxes had most of the game's big chances, Mignolet brilliantly denying a Mahrez curling strike as well as touching Okazaki's effort onto the crossbar. Moments before Vardy's second, the hosts should have had a penalty when Mamadou Sakho brought down Okazaki. Foxes midfielder Danny Drinkwater said: "We're staying on the ground but if we carry on the way we are then why not have the belief [to win the league]? It would go down in history surely." Vardy - who is set to sign a new three-and-a-half-year deal with the Foxes - had never scored a Premier League goal from outside the box with his first 21 top-flight attempts. He let Mahrez's long ball bounce before smashing it over Mignolet. After the game he revealed he had seen the keeper stray off his line on previous occasions and decided to try his luck. Leicester midfielder Drinkwater told BBC Match of the Day: "His first goal was incredible. You think he's going to square it but he hits it top corner. It sums his season up. He can turn an average ball into a great ball." Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri said: "Amazing. The first goal was unbelievable. Jamie is very fast and can create a lot but it was unbelievable how Mahrez found him and how he had the time to see the keeper out of the goal and score a fantastic goal." Media playback is not supported on this device Liverpool, who are now eighth and 16 points off top, look a long way from the side who beat Manchester City 4-1 and Southampton 6-1 in November and December. With Daniel Sturridge frequently injured and Christian Benteke out of favour, the Reds started with Roberto Firmino as their central forward but the Brazilian only had two efforts, one blocked and one off target. When BBC Match of the Day's Jonathan Pearce praised Liverpool's work ethic to Reds boss Jurgen Klopp, the German replied: "It's rare a journalist says something more positive than the manager. "I'm not too fine with our game today. We could have played much better. We had a few shots where we could pass and a few passes where we could shoot. We created half chances but not real chances. Today would have been a good day to show we are ready for this. I need a few more seconds to calm down. I have to watch it again." Leicester's next game is their biggest of the season to date. They visit second-placed Manchester City on Saturday lunchtime, knowing they could either be knocked off top - or go six points clear. "The team is in good condition," said Ranieri. "Now it is important to recover the energy because we have to run a lot against Manchester City. We are free of pressure. The players have a good feeling." Liverpool are at home to second-from-bottom Sunderland. Match ends, Leicester City 2, Liverpool 0. Second Half ends, Leicester City 2, Liverpool 0. Nathaniel Clyne (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Leonardo Ulloa (Leicester City). Substitution, Leicester City. Leonardo Ulloa replaces Riyad Mahrez. Foul by Mamadou Sakho (Liverpool). Andy King (Leicester City) wins a free kick on the right wing. Substitution, Liverpool. João Teixeira replaces Roberto Firmino. Substitution, Leicester City. Andy King replaces Shinji Okazaki. Lucas Leiva (Liverpool) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by Lucas Leiva (Liverpool). Shinji Okazaki (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Robert Huth. Attempt blocked. Riyad Mahrez (Leicester City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Robert Huth. Attempt blocked. Nathaniel Clyne (Liverpool) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by James Milner. Foul by Lucas Leiva (Liverpool). Shinji Okazaki (Leicester City) wins a free kick on the right wing. Substitution, Leicester City. Demarai Gray replaces Marc Albrighton. Attempt blocked. Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Joe Allen. Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Wes Morgan. Foul by James Milner (Liverpool). Riyad Mahrez (Leicester City) wins a free kick on the right wing. Substitution, Liverpool. Joe Allen replaces Emre Can. Attempt missed. Adam Lallana (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Mamadou Sakho. Goal! Leicester City 2, Liverpool 0. Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Attempt blocked. Shinji Okazaki (Leicester City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Offside, Liverpool. Adam Lallana tries a through ball, but Christian Benteke is caught offside. Attempt saved. Emre Can (Liverpool) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner. Substitution, Liverpool. Christian Benteke replaces Jordan Henderson. Goal! Leicester City 1, Liverpool 0. Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Riyad Mahrez with a through ball. Attempt missed. Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Jordan Henderson. Attempt missed. Lucas Leiva (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Alberto Moreno with a cross. James Milner (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Danny Simpson (Leicester City). Attempt missed. Shinji Okazaki (Leicester City) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Offside, Leicester City. Riyad Mahrez tries a through ball, but Jamie Vardy is caught offside. Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Daniel Drinkwater. Attempt blocked. Emre Can (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jordan Henderson. Second Half begins Leicester City 0, Liverpool 0.

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13 July 2016 Last updated at 14:42 BST The game has not been officially released in the UK, but keen gamers have found ways around the app's country restrictions to get early access. However, the chief executive of children's charity NSPCC has urged the app's makers to add safety measures before its UK release, warning that adults could use it to prey on children.

Pokemon Go has become a phenomenon in the few days since its release - and the creatures have even been spotted outside 10 Downing Street, ahead of Theresa May's first appearance as prime minister.

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The 39-year-old, who was last seen at her home in Tranmere on 18 October, was discovered on land bordering Poole Lane and Old Court House Lane in Bromborough on Saturday. Ms Stevenson's family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers. A post-mortem examination is due to take place. About 30 friends of Ms Stevenson, originally from Bradford, travelled to Wirral on 14 November to to join efforts to find her. Ms Stevenson was captured on CCTV near Albany Road in Rock Ferry on 18 October, and police released the footage as part of the appeal to find her. A 41-year-old man from Birkenhead was previously arrested on suspicion of murder and later released on bail.

A woman who was found dead in woodland in Wirral is missing mother Anita Stevenson, Merseyside Police confirmed.

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The authorities say they want to check whether the organisations are operating legally - particularly whether they comply with a controversial law requiring all NGOs receiving overseas funding to register as "foreign agents". But human rights watchdog Agora says at least 90 NGOs have used its hotline since last week to complain about visits by officials from the prosecutor-general's office, the justice ministry and the tax authorities. Foreign NGOs - such as Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and Transparency International - have been among those targeted. Marina Gridneva, from the prosecutor-general's office, said the checks were being conducted "in strict compliance with the current legislation". Russian officials typically arrive unannounced, or at short notice, and request groups to hand over legal and financial documents, eyewitnesses say. Yelena Panfilova, who heads Transparency International's office in Moscow, said she was surprised that it was being checked again - just a month after a similar inspection. Law enforcement agents visited her office on Wednesday and gave her 24 hours to hand over paperwork. Ms Panfilova's links the checks with the new NGO legislation. "We are on the list of NGOs that are visible and presumably receive foreign funding. As far as I understand, there is a big search for 'foreign agents' among the NGOs," she told the BBC. When the controversial law on NGOs was approved in November, a number of prominent Russian groups said they would not comply - even if that risked closure. They regard the term "foreign agents" as insulting, saying it harks back to Stalin-era purges. Memorial, an NGO gathering information about victims of Communism, reiterated this position earlier this week when law enforcement agents turned up at its office. "Memorial… has carried out a research of people who 70 years ago were called agents by the authorities and then shot. For us, taking on the label of a foreign agent is unacceptable", Memorial's Alexander Cherkasov told Reuters news agency. The "foreign agent" bill was one of several controversial laws adopted in the aftermath of last year's pro-democracy protests in Moscow. Other measures introduced tougher internet restrictions, outlawed "gay propaganda" and banned adoptions of Russian orphans by US parents. "The scale of these inspections serves to reinforce the menacing atmosphere for civil society created by the adoption of last year's laws," Human Rights Watch's Rachel Denber told Reuters. The group's Moscow bureau was inspected last Thursday. Several NGOs, including Transparency International, reported that the visiting officials were also looking into the organisations' compliance with anti-extremist legislation. Russia's law gives an extremely vague definition of extremism, allowing officials much leeway in choosing their targets.

Russian officials speak of "unplanned inspections" - but human rights advocates call the recent raids on dozens of NGOs a campaign of intimidation.

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The greatest foreign policy disasters have tended to come when the UK has either ignored America - such as when it joined France in invading Suez - or when it has followed the US too blindly, as in the invasion of Iraq, against the warnings of many in Europe. Britain has done better when it has played its traditional role as a bridge between the two continents: seeking to manage America's swings between isolationism and interventionism while at the same time reassuring Europe that the US could be more than just a brash Nato ally. This Atlanticist analysis is, of course, a simplification of a complex relationship, but the point stands: the UK has a unique opportunity by virtue of its history and geography to bring the US and Europe together, not take sides. And yet the election of Donald Trump risks doing just that, driving a wedge between Britain and the EU just when both sides need it least. Since the president-elect's shock election, the British government has staggered, recovered its balance and started making overtures to the emerging administration. Its public statements have been welcoming and warm. Here is Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson's latest description of the president-elect, in a Czech newspaper: "Donald Trump is dealmaker, he is a guy who believes firmly in values that I believe in too - freedom and democracy. As far as I understand, he is in many aspects a liberal guy from New York." This is a long way from the criticisms that he and Prime Minister Theresa May uttered during the campaign. But both are now eating their words without shame, for they believe that it is in the national interest for the government to engage with next president of the United States, whatever his character, temperament and policy agenda. The prime minister's Guildhall speech - arguing that everyone should benefit from globalisation - may have been designed to show British voters that she has an agenda for change. But it also sent a strong signal to Mr Trump that she understood the forces that led to his election and the shared need for the whole world to address them. In contrast, some EU countries have worn their hearts on their sleeve and expressed their dissatisfaction at the election of a man whose opinions they find distasteful. This was the context of the emergency meeting of EU foreign ministers this week, which Boris Johnson dismissed as a "whinge-o-rama". Some British diplomats saw the meeting as an attempt by the EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, to grandstand and use Mr Trump's election to drive forward her own agenda for more EU defence cooperation. She was distinctly sarcastic about Mr Johnson's refusal to attend the meeting, saying it was "normal" for a country that had decided to leave the EU not to be interested in its relations with the US. As if that were not enough, Mr Johnson also clashed with his EU counterparts over Turkey, urging them not to lecture Ankara over the death penalty. And some EU leaders will not like Mrs May acknowledging the strength of Mr Trump's anti-globalisation arguments just as they prepare to do electoral battle with populist parties flying the same anti-establishment flag. So on the face of it, Britain is falling out with Europe over Mr Trump just when its overwhelming foreign policy objective should be preparing the way for Brexit, working closely with European allies to find the areas of common ground where a potential deal could be done. This should be a time for cool diplomacy, not hot-headed spats over who is going to which meeting. And all this before the tough decisions come. Responding to an election is one thing. It is quite another to choose sides when there are real policy dilemmas on the table. What happens if Mr Trump makes overtures to Russia and calls for sanctions over Ukraine to be reduced? What happens if Mr Trump ends US support for Syrian rebels and orders the US military to join forces with Russia against the Islamic State group? This was the one issue of substance Messrs Trump and Putin discussed in their telephone call this week. And what happens if Mr Trump is true to his word and reduces the US commitment to Nato? All of these are policy choices that could see the UK not only reverse longstanding positions but also place itself at odds with either the US or the EU. This is the context for Mrs May's trip to Berlin on Friday where she will meet President Obama and four of her most important European counterparts, from Germany, France , Italy and Spain. The challenge for this untested, newly appointed prime minister will be to walk that traditional fine line between the US and Europe. She has to prepare the way for these tough policy decisions, urging Europe to engage with a president-elect who cannot be ignored. But equally she will be under some pressure to make it clear to the travelling Americans that Britain will not roll over and accept automatically whatever foreign policy emerges from a Trump-led Washington. The UK-US relationship is hardly special at the moment. Mr Trump has shown no hesitation at embarrassing Mrs May by giving Nigel Farage a photo-opportunity at Trump Towers, giving the impression that the UKIP leader is filling a vacuum left by the Foreign Office. Mr Obama has chosen to visit Greece and Germany and not the UK on a valedictory European tour and in a news conference described Chancellor Merkel as "probably... my closest international partner these eight years". In vain did David Cameron flip those burgers in the Downing Street garden with the president. As the one time US Secretary of State Dean Acheson once wrote: "Of course a unique relation existed between Britain and America... but unique did not mean affectionate." So the task now for the British government is to engage with Mr Trump's incipient administration and do what it can - if anything - to shape and influence his foreign policy before firm positions are established. Officials recognise there is a window of opportunity in the coming weeks that should not be wasted that could set the terms for discussions about trade and security. Mrs May is pushing for an early meeting with Mr Trump before the inauguration in January. The Foreign Office is already holding talks with the Trump team about the possibility of Mr Johnson travelling to Washington to meet the Vice-President-elect, Mike Pence, and potentially others in the Trump team in the next few weeks. Officials insist that these discussions began before Mr Farage began claiming his ambassadorial role with Mr Trump. But at the same time, the government also has to ensure that this process of engagement with the US does not make Brexit harder by losing what little political support it still has in Europe's chancelleries. The former Chancellor George Osborne told ITV this week that Britain's focus should be on Europe. "For the first time really, the most important decisions over the next few years are going to be about our relationship with Europe, not about our relationship with the United States," he said. In the past few months, the votes for Brexit and Donald Trump have overturned many of Britain's traditional foreign policy assumptions. The government needs to repair relations with both the US and the EU while not antagonising both in process. Falling between the two geopolitical stools would leave the UK floundering mid-Atlantic without a paddle.

In the arc of history, Britain has rarely flourished when it has had to choose between Europe and the United States.

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The Dow Jones was up 16.5 points to 18,533, the S&P 500 gained 5.15 points to 2,166.8, while the Nasdaq rose 26.1 to 5055.7 points. Bank of America shares rose 3.3% despite a 19% drop in quarterly profits, which still beat expectations. Shares of other US banks also rose, with Citigroup climbing 0.5% and Wells Fargo up 1.2%. Technology stocks also rose on Monday. Apple shares gained 1.1%, Google's parent company Alphabet rose 2.4% and Facebook was up 2.2%. Streaming service Netflix climbed 0.4%, but plunged 16% in after-hours trading after missing subscriber targets in the second quarter following price rises. Yahoo shares added 0.6% ahead of second quarter results.

(Close): US markets reached fresh intra-day records, lifted by technology and banking stocks.

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All 108 MLAs met to sign the roll of membership, with 29 newly-elected members doing so for the first time. The Ulster Unionists announced they will form an opposition. UUP leader Mike Nesbitt said "let battle commence". Mr Nesbitt, said the first and deputy first minister would not have the support of his party at the executive table, as the "Ulster Unionist MLA group have unanimously decided to form the first official opposition of this Northern Ireland Assembly". He said: "This is a big and bold move to bring a better and a more normal democracy to the people of Northern Ireland - let battle commence!". Mr McGuinness said Mr Nesbitt's move was "deeply disappointing" and a "huge mistake". "It will be seen as a lack of leadership," he added. SDLP (Social Democratic and Labour Party) leader Colum Eastwood said they have some work to do before making any decisions. Alliance party leader David Ford congratulated Mr Nesbitt on the "sound bite of the day". "Some of us recognise that government is a bit more substantial than the sound bite of the day" he said. The DUP's Robin Newton has been elected as the new speaker, replacing Mitchel McLaughlin, who announced his retirement before the election. Mr Newton said he wants to "uphold the standards that his predecessors have set". "The people of Northern Ireland are looking to us," he added. "I want to prove to them that we are moving forward." Sinn Féin's Caitríona Ruane, the SDLP's Patsy McGlone and the UUP's Danny Kennedy have been elected as deputy speakers. Ms Ruane has been elected as the principal deputy speaker. People Before Profit Alliance MLAs Eamonn McCann and Gerry Carroll were among the newly-elected members signing the roll. Mr Carroll revealed via social media that when they were asked to designate as "unionist, nationalist or other", he and Mr McCann wrote "socialist". "We will be put in the 'other' camp, but we are clear where we stand," he said. "This isn't the Alliance Party. This is the new socialist alternative." MLAs also undertook to support the rule of law, challenge paramilitary activity and accept no authority but a democratic mandate. Live coverage of proceedings at the new NI assembly The full Northern Ireland Executive will be formed when a programme for government has been agreed. The parties, who were given an outline of a framework for government programme on Tuesday, have until Thursday to make a response. Negotiations on the framework could go on for two weeks. In last week's election, the Democratic Unionist Party maintained the 38 seats it held in the last assembly, while Sinn Féin lost one and now holds 28. The Ulster Unionists have 16 seats, while the Social Democratic and Labour Party lost two and now have 12. The Alliance Party secured eight seats during the election, meaning it does not have enough seats to automatically qualify for a ministerial department.

The DUP's Arlene Foster has been reappointed as Northern Ireland first minister and Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness as deputy first minister, with the UUP announcing they will form an opposition at the Stormont assembly.

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The parishioners at St Paul's, Shipley, posted the video on Facebook in February after a traditional advert failed to attract any applicants. It was viewed more than 30,000 times and attracted media coverage across the UK. The new vicar, Henriette Howarth, will take up the post next week. The song, written by the children with the help of the church's musical director Rachel Hesselwood, listed the qualities the new vicar needed. It begins with the lines: "If you want this choice position have a cheery disposition. Make us laugh, smile lots, play games, tell jokes." Other requirements included "You must be kind, you must be fair. Bible stories you will share. "Boy or girl it doesn't matter - but you must enjoy Harry Potter!" It ends with a promise by the children to keep the church tidy and not to "talk in your sermons, we'll be good you'll see".

A church in West Yorkshire has recruited a new vicar following a video job advertisement sung by a choir of children.

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Many students smuggled in textbooks and notes into the examination centres despite tight security - and parents and friends were photographed scaling the walls of test centres to pass on answers to students during the current secondary school examinations. The examinations, held by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), began on Tuesday and are scheduled to go on until 24 March. Officials say more than 1.4 million students are taking the tests. Most of the incidents of cheating this year have been reported from Saharsa, Chhapra, Vaishali and Hajipur districts. Local newspapers have been full of photos of parents and relatives trying to help their children cheat even at considerable risk to their own lives, BBC Hindi's Manish Saandilya reports from the state capital, Patna. Some photos even show policemen posted outside the centres accepting bribes to look the other way, our correspondent adds. Photojournalist Dipankar, who took the photos in Saharsa district, says when he went into the examination hall and began taking pictures, the students did not seem worried at all. Despite the many reports that have appeared in the local newspapers, the authorities seem uninterested in taking any action against the students, he says. Dipankar says during a raid at just one school on Wednesday, the authorities seized sheets containing answers which filled up nine sacks. Nearly 20 parents were detained briefly for trying to help their children cheat, but they were let go after a warning, he adds. At some schools, like this one in Saran in Chhapra district, parents also clashed with the police. Those caught cheating can be barred from taking an examination for up to three years, they can also be jailed or ordered to pay a fine, but punishment in such cases has rarely been reported in Bihar. Education officials say they are committed to holding free, fair and peaceful examinations, and that examination centres are being filmed and special "flying squads" of officials are making surprise visits to the centres. They say at least 400 students who have been caught cheating have been expelled. But they say the government alone cannot stop cheating without help from students and parents. "What can the government do to stop cheating if parents and relatives are not ready to cooperate? Should the government give orders to shoot them?" the Times of India quoted Bihar Education Minister PK Shahi as saying.

Cheating in exams is fairly common in the Indian state of Bihar, but new images have emerged which show just how large-scale and blatant the practice is.

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After a nervous start, the Gulls grew into the game and started to apply pressure, which nearly paid off in the 14th minute when a powerful shot from Brett Williams struck a post. Luke Young forced a good save from Owen Evans and later went close with a couple of first-half free-kicks. The Gulls started the second half purposefully and finally breached the visitors' defence in the 58th minute when skipper Aman Verma headed home a free-kick after Jordan Lee had been brought down by Mark Gray. Giancarlo Gallifuoco had a goal disallowed in the 65th minute, but the Gulls ensured they will be back in the National League next season when Myles Anderson headed home two minutes from time. Match report supplied by the Press Association. Match ends, Torquay United 2, North Ferriby United 0. Second Half ends, Torquay United 2, North Ferriby United 0. Substitution, North Ferriby United. Jordan Douglas replaces Owen Evans. Substitution, Torquay United. Shaun Harrad replaces Brett Williams. Goal! Torquay United 2, North Ferriby United 0. Myles Anderson (Torquay United). Substitution, Torquay United. Sam Chaney replaces Jordan Lee. Substitution, North Ferriby United. George Bell replaces Reece Thompson. Substitution, North Ferriby United. Jordan Cooke replaces Taron Hare. Substitution, Torquay United. Dan Sparkes replaces Jamie Reid. Goal! Torquay United 1, North Ferriby United 0. Aman Verma (Torquay United). Second Half begins Torquay United 0, North Ferriby United 0. First Half ends, Torquay United 0, North Ferriby United 0. First Half begins. Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Torquay guaranteed another season in the National League with a well-deserved victory against relegated North Ferriby at Plainmoor.

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Mr de Mistura said the agenda would include the formation of a transitional administration and elections. But it is not clear who will attend the indirect talks in Geneva, with some opposition leaders yet to confirm. On the ground in Syria, a partial truce that began 12 days ago has considerably reduced the intensity of the fighting. Mr de Mistura said the cessation of hostilities was holding "by and large" and was open-ended as far as the UN was concerned. The first round of talks on a political solution to the conflict in Syria was suspended last month while still in the "preparatory" phase, with both sides blaming each other. It came as government forces, backed by Russian air strikes, launched a major offensive on opposition-controlled areas around the northern city of Aleppo. The government succeeded in cutting a key rebel supply route from Turkey to Aleppo before the US and Russia brokered the cessation of hostilities agreement, which does not include the jihadist groups Islamic State (IS) and al-Nusra Front. At a news conference in Geneva on Wednesday, Mr de Mistura welcomed what he described as "a sustained reduction of violence". "Incidents are taking place, no question and they are. I'm expecting even worse incidents to take place, probably caused by spoilers," he added. "The secret will be whether the sides are in a position, as so far touch wood has been the case, [to] contain them, make them not become an unravelling of what has been after five years quite a change... for the life of every Syrian." Mr de Mistura said he expected informal discussions to begin at hotels across Geneva immediately, but that formal talks would not resume until Monday. He added that they would once again be indirect "proximity" talks, with representatives of the warring parties located in separate rooms, and would last only 10 days before pausing for a week. "We believe that having a timetable and a time limit is healthy for everyone so that we don't think that we can go on… for two weeks hoping to get into substance - we go seriously into substance as soon as we can." The BBC's Imogen Foulkes in Geneva says the focus of the talks will be a transitional government, a new constitution, and elections. Humanitarian access and ceasefire violations will not be on the agenda. The UN has set up two taskforces to deal with those issues, and clearly wants the opposition and government representatives to concentrate on a political settlement, our correspondent adds. UN aid agencies say good progress has been made getting supplies to besieged areas, with almost 240,000 people reached, most of whom received nothing in the last year. But our correspondent says it remains unclear exactly who will arrive in Geneva on Monday, with some opposition leaders suggesting they have not yet decided whether to attend. Meanwhile, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Raad Al Hussein told the BBC that the international system had failed Syria. "We've seen in this conflict... almost every conceivable war crime allegedly being committed, in addition to crimes against humanity," he said. "What does it say to us? It says... that the international system is incapable of addressing this sort of conflict. So future 'Syrias' - we have no algorithm, no formula, for how we address these conflicts. And it doesn't bode well for the 21st Century, of course," he added.

The UN special envoy to Syria, Staffan de Mistura, expects "substantive, deeper" talks between the government and opposition to begin on Monday.

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Susan Fowler, a software engineer, wrote a blog post about a "very, very strange year at Uber". In it, she says her manager tried to have sex with her on her first official day at work, sending her messages about his open relationship. It's just the latest blow for a company that has gained a reputation as a bastion of Silicon Valley's macho "bro" culture. But is Uber really any more sexist than other tech giants in the Valley? Ms Fowler's claims have resonated with many women in the tech world, and surveys suggest her experiences are not uncommon. According to a 2016 survey, 60% of women working in Silicon Valley experience unwanted sexual advances. The "Elephant in the Valley" survey found that 87% of the 220 women interviewed had witnessed demeaning comments from their colleagues. Almost 40% of those who said they were harassed at work did not report the situation, fearing it would damage their careers. "I was propositioned by a hiring manager early in my career when I was a job candidate," one contributor to the study wrote. "He clearly indicated that if I slept with him, he would make sure I was promoted as his 'second in command' as he moved up the ladder in the company." Another said she had turned down her CEO's sexual advances the first time they travelled together for work. "After that, I was never asked to travel with him again," she said. "This impacted my ability to do my job." The study followed a high-profile gender discrimination lawsuit in 2015 from former Reddit CEO Ellen Pao - one of those praising Ms Fowler's stand against Uber. On Twitter, Ms Pao said Ms Fowler's blog post shows "the state of tech in one woman's story, also the story of many women, many people at many companies". Sexist van slogans banned in Australia Meet the female gamers challenging sexism Are universities secretly sexist? Discrimination is difficult to quantify - especially when victims are unwilling to speak out. Yet on top of Ms Pao's case, there have been several high-profile lawsuits and sudden exits in the tech world in recent years: Comparing results from different studies with different questions can be problematic - but there are some hints that Silicon Valley has a problem. Statistics on sexual harassment vary widely, but an extensive 1992 US national study found that 41% of women had experienced it; and about 40-50% of women in the EU, according to the United Nations. Both estimates are still lower than the Silicon Valley survey's 60%. The 2016 Women in the Workplace study - a major US national survey - found that 19% of the technology sector's top executives are women - broadly in line with sectors like banking, media, or professional services. The same study found that, across all industries, 30% of women who negotiated for a promotion or a better salary were told they were "bossy", "aggressive" or "intimidating". In the Elephant in the Valley survey, that rocketed to 84% of women being told they were aggressive (though that question was not specifically about negotiation). The world's biggest tech companies know they're dominated by white men, and many are funding schemes to address that. In its annual diversity and inclusion report, Apple said it had closed pay gaps over the past year by analysing salaries, bonuses and stock grants. Facebook has pledged to give $15m (£12m) to Code.org, a non-profit group teaching young women and underrepresented minorities how to write computer code. 31–33% of the three biggest tech brands' employees are female - but what about their actual technical staff? 19% of Google's tech workforce is female, compared to 31% within the whole firm 23% of Apple's technology staff are women - and 32% of its global total, including retail 17% of Facebook's technology team are women, it says - and 33% of all its staff And in 2015, Google told USA Today it would invest $150m (£120m) in workforce diversity initiatives that year, up from $115m in 2014. At the moment, 23% of Apple's tech employees are women. At Google, it's 19%. And at Facebook, just 17%. Change comes slowly in companies of this size, so the path could be a long one. But by broadening the pool of people qualified to work there, Silicon Valley is hoping to change the status quo.

Taxi-hailing app Uber has promised an "urgent investigation" into claims of workplace sexual harassment, after a female engineer said misogyny was rife at the firm and women were quitting in droves.

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Media playback is not supported on this device The 23-year-old Northampton player scored three tries in Wales' 61-20 win over Italy in the Six Nations in March. And North is hoping he can repeat his form when Wales play their final World Cup warm-up game on Saturday. "I can never score enough tries and if I can get one or two more that's brilliant," he said. "It's my job to score tries and if I don't I get the finger pointed." "This close to the World Cup you just want to concentrate on your job and that's my job. Touch wood it's going well and fingers crossed, it will carry on." North earned his 50th Welsh cap in Dublin and is one of 10 players retained for the starting XV against Italy. The Ireland match was his first for club or country since suffering concussion playing for Northampton Saints against Wasps on 27 March. That incident was the fourth blow to the head the player had received in a five-month period. He says the experience will not affect his approach to Saturday's game or the World Cup. "After playing a full 80 minutes it was a monkey off my back, so to speak," he added. "I knew everything I'd done properly, I'd ticked all the right boxes and I was fit and well and I know I can go out there and give it my all. "And obviously I was delighted to be back playing on Saturday and get a good win out there as well." North believes winning in Dublin was a huge boost for the Wales squad, but expects Italy to present a different challenge in Cardiff. "Italy are coming off the back of a loss against Scotland, but from our point of view it's another match we've got to win," said North. "The game plan was let's get it and play and hopefully that's what we'll do this weekend."

Wing George North says he is glad to have the "monkey off his back" as he returned in Wales' win over Ireland after five months out with concussion.

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Vehicles and pedestrians will now embark and disembark the Cowes ferry separately following Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) guidance. Isle of Wight Council said its new procedures were in response to a resident's complaint. Councillor Shirley Smart said it would "initially result in a slower service". Originally passengers and vehicles boarded or disembarked the so called "floating bridge" at the same time. Ms Smart, who is the executive member for economy and tourism, said the council already had measures in place to control how passengers and vehicles left or embarked the chain ferry "in a safe manner". However, it was "responding" to the MCA's recommendations "following this complaint". She added: "This may initially result in a slower service while the measures are introduced and our customers get used to the changes." The service has been in operation since 1859.

Passengers using a chain ferry on the Isle of Wight have been warned crossing times will be longer because of new safety measures.

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Christopher Meli, 20, was found dead near houses at Glasvey Close. Detectives said he had suffered a sustained and vicious assault. The youths were detained on Tuesday evening. On Tuesday, three teenagers, two aged 18 and a 16-year-old youth, appeared in court charged with Mr Meli's murder. Two teenagers aged 18 and 17, who were arrested by detectives on Sunday, have been released on bail pending further inquiries.

Five more teenagers - two males and three females - have been arrested over the murder of a man in west Belfast's Twinbrook estate at the weekend.

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Rory Gallagher's side have recovered from the disappointment of their heavy Ulster semi-final defeat to Tyrone with narrow wins over Longford and Meath. Galway enter into Round 4A of the qualifier series after surrendering their Connacht title to Roscommon. Cian Mulligan is the only injury concern for Donegal with a quad strain. Following their nine point loss to Tyrone in the Ulster championship, Donegal returned to winning ways with a hard-fought victory over Longford and then came out on top of a thrilling shoot-out against Meath earlier this month. 2012 Footballer of the Year Karl Lacey will equal Christy Toye's record of 65 championship appearances for Donegal if he features on Saturday. Galway had a strong start to their season when they beat Kildare to finish top of Division Two of the National League and earned promotion to Division One for next season. Kevin McStay's side beat arch-rivals Mayo in their Connacht championship semi-final but they will be disappointed with the way they lost their provincial title after a heavy nine-point loss to Roscommon in the Connacht final.

Donegal are hoping the momentum they have gained through the qualifier series can carry them through to the All Ireland quarter-finals.

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Fire, police and coastguard teams were called to Butley Creek near Orford, Suffolk, on Wednesday by a member of the public who had seen the supine figure of a man lying in the water. The "body" turned out to be a work of art called A Thousand Tides, which has been at the site for more than a year. A Suffolk Police spokesman described the work as "quite realistic". Read more Suffolk stories here The sculpture, by artist Laurence Edwards, was designed to only be seen at low tide and was intended to sink eventually. However, Mr Edwards said it had "stayed on the surface longer than it should". He said: "I've always been a bit worried that a helicopter would spot it and want to rescue it. "To convince someone it's a real person is a great achievement, although I would like to apologise to the poor person who called it in." The sculpture was a parting gift to the area from Mr Edwards, who had a studio and foundry works nearby for 15 years until spring 2016 before moving to Halesworth. Mr Edwards' website says his work "attempts to do justice to the locality and its history, by peopling it with large figures that have survived the ravages of the water and the elements." Suffolk Police confirmed they attended Butley Creek, saying: "Police received a call from a member of the public reporting what they believed to be a body in the river. "The fire service and coastguard were also called to assist, but a short while later this was actually confirmed to be a sculpture." A Thousand Tides is reminiscent of Antony Gormley's Another Place installation on Crosby beach in Merseyside, which depicts 100 bronze figures looking out over the Irish Sea.

Three different 999 services had to be stood down after a "body in the water" turned out to be a bronze sculpture.

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Media playback is not supported on this device Winger Niall McGinn also netted as Northern Ireland recovered from their opening defeat by Poland to remain in contention for a place in the last 16. "People had written us off, nobody gave us a chance," said defender McAuley. "It's a very special moment. "We weren't at it against Poland and we wanted to put it right." Media playback is not supported on this device The 36-year-old West Brom player became the second-oldest goalscorer at a European Championship by putting Northern Ireland ahead with a 49th-minute header, before substitute McGinn added the second in injury time. It was Northern Ireland's first victory at a major tournament finals in 34 years - since beating hosts Spain at the 1982 World Cup - and the result means Michael O'Neill's side can still progress as a best third-placed team at least. They face Germany in their final Group C game and, with Ukraine having been eliminated, Northern Ireland will qualify for the knockout stages with a win in Paris on Tuesday. "We let ourselves down against Poland in terms of the intensity we wanted to play at so we had a point to prove to ourselves," said McAuley. "It was a wonderful team performance and we are delighted for everyone, especially the supporters. "We have something to play for in our last game against Germany, which is what we wanted. We can take a lot of confidence into that game." Media playback is not supported on this device O'Neill made five changes for his side's second group game, including leaving striker Kyle Lafferty on the bench, and the Northern Ireland boss acknowledge it was a gamble. "There was some risk attached to changing the team but it was a fantastic performance from the entire side," said the 46-year-old. "I couldn't have asked any more. The players gave every last ounce of passion and energy and the supporters were magnificent - everything that is good about Northern Ireland was in that stadium. "We have given ourselves a great chance of finishing third and we will try to nick a point, maybe more, against the Germans. "I'll let the players enjoy this and then our minds will switch to Germany. We won't underestimate them."

Northern Ireland goalscorer Gareth McAuley says Thursday's 2-0 Euro 2016 win over Ukraine - their first at a European Championship - was "massive".

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European workers now make up 6.8% of Britain's workforce of 31.5 million, according to recent figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Supporters of the Vote Leave campaign said the latest numbers were evidence of "uncontrolled migration". But the prime minister's office said the broader point was that the UK economy was growing. The number of EU workers in the UK workforce has risen by 224,000 in the past year, an increase of 11.7%. During the same period the overall UK workforce has increased by 1.3%. Reality Check: How much of the rise in jobs is due to foreigners? Vote Leave's Iain Duncan Smith said poorly-paid or unemployed British workers were being "forced to compete with millions of people from abroad for jobs, and they suffer downward pressure on their wages". UKIP said the latest employment statistics "showed why we need Brexit to put British workers first". UKIP employment spokeswoman Jane Collins MEP said the free movement of people and the 2.15 million workers from the EU now in the UK was "a huge boon to multinational companies who can exploit the oversupply of labour to keep their wages low". It was "not so good for the parts of Britain with serious unemployment problems", she added. But a spokesperson for the prime minister said: "It is good that we've got a growing economy and we're seeing record numbers of British nationals in employment." The Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) said the employment rate for Britons was the highest since record-keeping began, and that since 2010 the number of British people in work had increased by 1.5 million. The government has taken action "to protect the benefits system and ensure migrants come to this country for the right reasons," said a DWP spokesman. Official figures released on Wednesday showed the jobless rate remained at 5.1%, in the first quarter of 2016. The Office for National Statistics added there were 31.58 million people in work, up 44,000 from the previous quarter. That took the employment rate to a record high of 74.2% in the three months to March. Prof John Van Reenen, director at the Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics, says that while it may be tempting to assume that Europeans are taking jobs that might otherwise go to British workers, the overall picture is far more complex. "In certain occupations, there is a negative impact" from the arrival of European workers, Mr Van Reenen acknowledged. But when economists examined the effects of European immigration to specific regions of the UK, they found a negligible impact on British unemployment rates in those regions. "It doesn't seem to be obvious from the data that this is happening," he said. But Conservative MP Dr Liam Fox, who is campaigning to leave the EU, says that European migrants are putting Britain's public services under strain. "People can feel that in their daily lives by the lack of school places, the difficulty seeing a GP and the competition for housing," he told the BBC's Norman Smith. "And of course those who fund the Remain campaign... Goldman Sachs, the big banks, the big corporates, the oil companies, they don't really care because they don't use those particular services," he added.

Downing Street has sought to play down figures showing that EU workers in the UK have risen to a record 2.1 million.

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The head of the mission, Peter Graaff, met the Ghanaian president to thank the country for hosting the agency since it was set up in September last year. A small team will stay until the end of June to co-ordinate air operations, the agency, known as Unmeer, said. Ghana has not been affected by the epidemic in West Africa, which has killed more than 11,000 people. Africa news: Tuesday 9 June as it happens Why Ebola is so dangerous Ebola basics: What you need to know The BBC's Africa health correspondent Anne Soy says the mission set up its headquarters in Accra as it was far enough away from the affected countries, where there was logistical lockdown, but close enough the epicentre of the outbreak. "By allowing us to set up our headquarter in Accra, President [John ] Mahama demonstrated extraordinary leadership and solidarity," Mr Graaff said in a statement. "He made Ghana the only open gateway to Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone thus allowing the movement of thousands of Ebola responders and medical and essential supplies when they were most needed." As a result, Unmeer said Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone now had the necessary response capabilities in place to efficiently test, treat and isolate Ebola patients. 11,164 Deaths - probable, confirmed and suspected (Includes one in the US and six in Mali) 4,806 Liberia 3,912 Sierra Leone 2,431 Guinea 8 Nigeria President Mahama said the downsizing of Unmeer was a sign of success for "short and sharp interventions". Most of the mission's staff and assets have been moved to Sierra Leone and Guinea, where 24 new cases of Ebola were reported in the last week. Last month, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Liberia free of Ebola as the country had had no new cases in 42 days. The basics: What you need to know

The UN's emergency Ebola response headquarters in Ghana's capital, Accra, is to close as the outbreak slows.

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A judge said there was a basis for concluding the officers, known as M and Q, may have perverted the course of justice and committed perjury while giving evidence. Pearse Jordan was shot in the back by an RUC officer as he ran from a stolen car he had been driving on the Falls Road in 1982. Judge Horner told Belfast High Court that although he was not duty bound to report the matter, he intended to exercise his discretion. "I do not consider that I am bound to report Officers M and Q to the Director (of prosecutions)," he said. "However, in the present case I intend to exercise my discretion and report Officers M and Q to the Director because I consider that their behaviour sought to conceal the role played by DP2 in the events of November 25, 1992. "This attempted concealment could have seriously impacted on this hearing." The judge rejected an application to lift the anonymity order preventing either officer being named. Mr Jordan, 22, had been driving a stolen car suspected of ferrying IRA munitions when he was shot. He failed to stop when ordered by police and sped away from a patrol car. Earlier this month, Justice Horner delivered findings in what was the third inquest into the highly contentious death. The coroner said he was not convinced either by family claims Mr Jordan was gunned down in cold blood or by police insistence the RUC sergeant acted in self-defence. Testimony from Officers M and Q, who were not directly involved in the shooting, was singled out for specific criticism. The judge concluded that one or both of the officers had edited the original logbook and that they had been untruthful when asked about the identity of the driver of the stolen car. Following the judgment, lawyers for the Jordan family called for M and Q to be investigated for allegedly perverting the course of justice and perjury. They also requested both officers be identified. The court was also told the granting of anonymity to officers M and Q was made on the basis of an objectively verified risk to life. The threat to officer M was assessed as moderate, namely that an attack is possible but not likely, but that in the event an appearance at the inquest without anonymity and screening the threat was likely to rise. The threat to officer Q was deemed to be low but could rise to moderate or beyond if identified through court proceedings. The judge said the measure was "necessary and proportionate" given the risk to life. The investigation into Mr Jordan's shooting has been beset by controversy and delay. In 2014, his family were awarded compensation for the lengthy hold-ups in concluding an inquest. An original inquest was adjourned in 1995 after being only part heard. Another probe was held in 2012, but the jury failed to reach consensus on a number of crucial issues - including whether the RUC used reasonable force. Those findings were later quashed after the High Court identified a number of failings in how the probe was run. In his findings, Justice Horner said it was impossible to determine with certainty what happened.

Two police officers who a judge said gave inconsistent and unconvincing evidence to an inquest in to the death of an IRA man are to be reported to prosecutors.

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The leading index closed down 69.63 points at 6231.89. Miners more than doubled earlier losses to leave Antofagasta down more than 6%. Others, including Anglo American and BHP Billiton were down 4%. HOusebuilders all but wiped out their earlier falls. Taylor Wimpey ended flat and Berkeley Group ended less than 1% down after a report from chartered surveyors forecasted a short-term drop in UK house prices over the next three months. Rolls-Royce was also a loser, with a 2% fall. The chief executive of Rolls-Royce has warned staff that the engineering firm is behind with deliveries to customers, according to the Financial Times. Vodafone fell about 5% after it agreed a deal to merge its New Zealand operations with Sky Network Television. On the FTSE 250 builder Bellway was also caught in the general decline of construction shares, with a 1% fall. That was despite an upbeat trading statement. "That survey from RICS [Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors] about a first possible drop in house prices since 2012, is clearly spooking people," said Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell. "It is tax-related and maybe a little bit Brexit related, but some will be wondering whether there are more fundamental factors slowing us down, as prices are just at such high levels." Flybe shares ended 5.5% lower, despite returning to profit. On the currency markets, the pound was down 0.3% against the dollar at $1.4466 but rose 0.3% against the euro to €1.277.

(Close): A fall in mining shares hit the main indexes in London, with the FTSE 100 closing down more than 1%.

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Figures from the Association of Public Health Observatories reveal the UK is the fattest EU member and has one of the highest rates of teen pregnancies. The UK also performs badly on female cancer survival and infant deaths. But life expectancy figures in the UK are slightly better than for EU counterparts and the nation also excels at treating heart disease. And our early action on smoking has had a very positive impact on health outcomes, the report authors say. They compared all regions across 27 countries in Europe using 37 health indicators in 2006. The UK as a whole scored particularly badly on obesity, being the fattest nation of all. And within the UK it was the West Midlands that had the highest percentage of obese adults at 29% - double the EU average of 14% and much higher than the 19% rate seen in Greater London. The UK's female death rates from cancer were also among the worst in Europe. Deaths in south-east England were the highest at 185 per 100,000, followed by Scotland at 179 per 100,000 and north-east England at 174. This compares with the European average of 139.5 per 100,000. All parts of the UK had more teenage mothers than in most other European countries - but the North East of England came out the worst. The researchers acknowledge the picture may have changed slightly since the data was collected, but they say their snapshot should be a warning to public health experts. Dr Claire Bradford and Professor John Wilkinson, who compiled the report, said the information could help the UK improve its track record. Dr Bradford said: "This type of data allows us to compare not just between countries but within countries and to look at what is going well and what is not. "People that are able to influence which way we are going as a nation should look at this to decide on priorities and actions. "Our problem with obesity might be a good place to start." Commenting on the data, public health expert, Professor Sir Michael Marmot said the report highlighted "stark differences" in health across the EU. "The causes of health inequalities are socially determined," he said. "The behaviours that lead to obesity and teenage pregnancy, for example, arise from social conditions. "This knowledge informs what we as a society can do at a local, regional, national and international level to create the conditions for greater health equity." Professor Steve Field of the Royal College of General Practitioners said: "I'm appalled by the figures and feel ashamed as a GP working in the West Midlands that this area has the highest percentage of obese adults in Europe. "Obesity is a major problem and predictor of ill health throughout a patient's life, causing serious illnesses. "I hope we will be able to do more in the future to get people to take responsibility for their own health and take more exercise and eat sensibly." A Department of Health spokesman said: "The government has made it clear that tackling health inequalities is a priority as part of its commitment to fairness and social justice. "Action to tackle health inequalities is at the centre of our approach to public health. "We will aim to use the least intrusive approach necessary to achieve the desired effect. "We will seek to use approaches that focus on enabling and guiding people's choices wherever possible."

The UK is one of the unhealthiest nations in Europe for some health indicators, data suggests.

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These were the first mid-air attacks by fighter jets since a bill authorising such action against illegal planes was approved earlier this month, the Bolivarian Armed Forces said. The aircraft were allegedly smuggling drugs from Central America and refused to follow the military pilots' orders. Another 11 unauthorised planes have been disabled on the ground this year. Venezuelan security forces say more than 35 tonnes of drugs have been found this year. The head of Venezuela's Strategic Operational Centre, General Vladimir Padrino Lopez, told the country's state television that a plane had been targeted after "all other means of persuasion had been exhausted" in the early hours of Saturday. "This was the first plane shot mid-air in the country since the approval of the Law and Control Regulation for the Integral Defence of the National Airspace, following the orders of our commander-in-chief, President Nicolas Maduro," Gen Padrino said. Another plane allegedly tried to evade the authorities by trying to land on an illegal airstrip in the jungle and was also shot down. "These are drug trafficking mafias which intend to use our country as a platform for drug distribution, trespassing our airspace," the head of the National Anti-Drugs Agency, Alejandro Keleris Bucarito said, after posting a photo of the destroyed plane on Twitter. The two incidents suggest the Venezuelan government is stepping up its efforts to prevent drug-trafficking flights over its airspace, particularly since President Maduro issued a public warning to drug smugglers, the BBC's Will Grant says. After the approval of the airspace bill, earlier in October, Mr Maduro threatened "international narco-traffickers". "Any plane entering Venezuela is going to be obliged to land in peace. If not, it will be brought down by our Sukhoi jets, our F-16s and by all of the Venezuelan military aviation," he said. During the late President Hugo Chavez's period in power, the US Drug Enforcement Administration was expelled from the country provoking criticism from Washington that the Venezuelan authorities weren't doing enough to tackle drug cartels operating in the country.

Venezuela says two light aircraft have been shot down after entering the country's airspace over the weekend.

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The assessments should indicate whether chemical weapons were used and if so the agent involved. The work could also reveal whether the weapons systems were improvised or designed for military use. The analysis being carried out by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons under the auspices of the United Nations. Neither the UN nor the OPCW will comment on details of the investigation. But BBC News has spoken to a former senior employee of the OPCW, who has given his assessment of the likely details and timetable of the testing process. Dr Ralf Trapp said that samples from Syria gathered by inspectors had arrived at the OPCW central laboratory on Saturday and would be arriving at "designated laboratories" across the world around now for analysis. The results will form part of a report by the OPCW due to be published by the UN on the alleged attack. He told BBC News that the report would take between seven to 10 days to complete at the earliest. The report should contain strong scientific evidence to help establish whether chemical weapons were involved in the alleged attack last in the agricultural belt Ghouta around the Syrian capital Damascus. It could also possibly indicate the type of delivery systems to have been used, according to Dr Trapp. "There may be details of the concentrations of the agent used and whether these weapons were improvised or designed for a military context," he said. The purpose of the UN/OPCW report is to establish the facts of what happened rather than find the culprit. However, according to Dr Trapp, these facts should give an indication of the source. It will also help answer why, in his opinion, many of the victims did not display the typical symptoms of sarin exposure, such as the narrowing of pupils (known as pinball eyes) and shaking, in video clips uploaded shortly after the alleged attack. "I'm pretty sure it was a chemical attack, but I'm not 100% sure it was sarin, or sarin of bad quality, another agent, or a mixture of things. All these things make sense in the context of what we have seen (in the videos)," he explained. Last week OPCW and UN investigators were gathering soil, blood, urine and hair from the alleged victims of the attack and tissue samples from corpses. They have also been wiping possible chemical residues from the inside of shell fragments. There had been concern that few, if any, traces of nerve agent would be detected following the two days it took for UN inspectors to arrive at the site of the alleged attack. But according to Dr Trapp, evidence of these agents would remain for many weeks. The samples have been tagged, photographed and transported to OPCW's central laboratory in sealed containers. The testing procedures involve numerous checks and cross checks to ensure that there is no mix up in the samples and the results are accurate. Each sample is sent to three separate laboratories that the organisation has inspected and deemed competent to carry out the testing on its behalf. If there are many samples to analyse, they are sent to other laboratories. Individual labs conduct their own independent tests of the material. For each sample from the site of the alleged attack, a given laboratory receives two dummy samples; one containing no nerve agent and another containing a specified amount of a nerve agent or its breakdown product. The lab is not told which sample is which, enabling the OPCW to ensure that each lab does its job properly. In addition, a lab has to test each sample using two completely different methods - and then, as a triple check to verify the accuracy of the instruments they are using, manufacture the agent it thinks it has detected and run the test again to see if they obtain the same result. This painstaking process will take the scientists several days to complete, after which the lead investigator will have to write up a report which is then sent back to the OPCW. These results are combined with interviews, assessments of medical reports by inspectors. The time all this will take depends on the number of samples that have to be analysed and the number of labs involved in the testing. Dr Trapp believes that mid to late next week will be the very earliest that the UN could receive the completed report although Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will be receiving regular updates in the interim. One of the testing sites on the OPCW's list of "designated laboratories" is the UK's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) at Porton Down in Wiltshire, which is internationally respected for its research capability in this area. The network of more than 20 laboratories also includes facilities in China, the US and France. The laboratories undertaking the work will have been selected by the OPCW's director-general Mr Ahmet Uzumcu, no doubt in consultation with Mr Ban. The list of institutions has not been revealed but there is speculation that laboratories in countries on the UN's Security Council are not involved. Follow Pallab on Twitter

Samples from the sites of alleged chemical attacks in Syria are arriving at laboratories for analysis.

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She's told Newsbeat that she's written a couple of songs for Gwen Stefani's new album but wouldn't reveal any more information. This will be Gwen's first solo album since 2006. The Voice USA coach has already dropped her single Baby Don't Lie but hasn't revealed any more about her new album. Online reports suggest that one of the tracks that Charli has written is called Start a War. "I've done some stuff for the Gwen Stefani record that's coming out. I'm really excited about that, because obviously she's incredible," she said. "And there are a couple of other things in the pipeline that I can't really talk about." There are rumours that she's also written songs for Rhianna. Charli co-wrote the track Fancy with Iggy Azalea, which has been Grammy nominated for record of the year and best pop duo/group performance. She has also been nominated for Brit and Rita Ora will feature on her next single, Doing It. The 22-year-old says she wants to be recognised as both a performance artist and a songwriter. "I don't see why I can't do both. You know, I write songs for people, I perform songs as well and I'm not trying to do one or the other. I'm just trying to like, take over the world, slowly but surely." The songs she's penned have clocked up enough royalties to be able to buy her a home. "It really is amazing. I never really thought that that would happen, but yes, it's incredible." Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter, BBCNewsbeat on Instagram and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube

She's made a name writing global hits for some of the biggest stars in music and now Charli XCX is hoping to add another credit to the list.

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Procter made a dogged 137, his highest first-class score, and Alviro Petersen a sparkling 81 in a total of 465, a first-innings lead of 347. It would have been greater had it not been for a fiery and entertaining spell from Tino Best, who took 5-90. Jimmy Adams fell to Jimmy Anderson early in Hampshire's second innings as they closed on 22-1, 325 runs behind. Their quest to avoid an innings defeat will be aided by a surface that remains true, albeit with some turn on offer to the spinners. Indeed, the way Lancashire piled on the runs on a hot day further highlighted the inadequacy of Hampshire's meagre first-innings 109. Procter was at first in the company of Haseeb Hameed, who made a careful 62 before edging the impressive leg-spin of Mason Crane to slip, with Petersen then arriving to make batting look easier than anyone else in the match. While the South African busily accumulated and punished anything loose, Procter, favouring the leg side, registered his second first-class century. It was when Petersen was caught hooking Best that Lancashire began to slide in the face of some thrilling, hostile bowling from the West Indian. Procter was caught pulling, while Liam Livingstone had his stumps uprooted and James Anderson was comprehensively bowled. Faced with such a huge deficit, Hampshire instantly lost Adams, who edged a beauty from Anderson, before Michael Carberry and England hopeful James Vince watchfully ensured there were no further loses. Luke Procter told BBC Radio Lancashire: "I'm over the moon. To get a century at Old Trafford was one of my boyhood dreams and it's come true. I didn't really think about it when I was out there. I just kept batting. "The bowlers did a fantastic job for us in the first innings and then for us to put 450 on the board is fantastic. We just wanted to bat all day. There was no rush with how fast we got our runs. "Haseeb is really good to bat with. He is calm and that calms you down. Alviro was great too. He puts the pressure back on the bowlers. When they come hard at us he goes back hard at them. "Ashwell Prince batted at three last year and it's obviously big boots to fill bit I've really enjoyed it. I've had a few starts so it's good to get a century on the board." Tino Best told BBC Radio Solent: "Mason Crane bowled beautifully. For a 19-year-old leg spinner to have that much control is amazing. England have produced a quality leg spinner. He is really one for the future. "He kept it tight and it gave me the opportunity to really run in and express myself. That's why Hampshire have brought me. At the end of the day, you only have a short while to play this game and I'm 35 this summer. But I'm fit and strong and I'm always ready to go and to commit myself. "The sun was warm, the wicket was flat and I thought to myself that this is just like first-class cricket in Barbados. But you still have to run in hard and bowl quick and that's what Hampshire are paying me to do. "The best wicket for me was getting Steven Croft. He is a good player who can take the game away from you. Alviro Petersen was a prize wicket too. It was a good battle. West Indies versus South Africa. And I'm not going to back down. I knew he was going to play his pulls but I made sure he didn't pull me out of the park because I back myself. That was a big wicket as he is a class act."

Lancashire built a huge lead with the help of Luke Procter's century on day two against Hampshire at Old Trafford.

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A senior factory official died and more than 85 were injured, including two Japanese nationals, in the riot at the Manesar plant on Wednesday evening. Maruti, India's biggest car maker, has halted production at the factory. By Shilpa KannanBBC News, Delhi A charred bicycle, partly-burned worker gloves, some smashed car door parts lie strewn at Gate 2 - the main entrance of Maruti Suzuki's factory in Manesar. Production is now halted and the gate is being guarded by policemen. India's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki was one of the first car companies to set up here. Many ancillary units followed them. Now Haryana is considered one of the foremost car-making hubs in India. But labour issues have long been a concern here. Companies have been asking for India's old labour laws to be reformed for some time now. There has been a lot of speculation about what triggered these protests, but most observers believe it is linked to a disagreement over wages and employee contracts. Most industries get around the strict labour laws by employing more contract labourers or outsourcing to an agency. Managers and workers blame each other for starting the clashes, which follow months of troubled labour relations. The violence at the vast factory in Haryana state is believed to have erupted after an altercation between a factory worker and a supervisor. Workers reportedly ransacked offices and set fires at the height of the violence. It escalated when they tried to take disciplinary action against the employee as other workers protested and blocked all exit gates, preventing senior executives and managers from leaving the factory. The union denied responsibility for the violence and told local media that it was triggered by "objectionable remarks" made by the supervisor Dozens of staff, both management and shop-floor workers, were taken to a nearby hospital. Maruti company officials have also told the BBC that more than 50 senior manager level staff are still in hospital. The manager who died has been named as Awinash Dev, a human resources official. Security has now been tightened at the plant, which employs more than 2,000 people and produces more than 1,000 of Maruti's top-selling cars every day, accounting for about a third of its annual production. Maruti Suzuki, a joint venture between Maruti and Japan's Suzuki Motor Corporation, has a 50% share of India's booming car market. It has been hit by a series of strikes since June 2011, when workers went on a 13-day strike demanding the recognition of a new union.

At least 90 people have been arrested after violent clashes between workers and managers at a Maruti Suzuki factory near the Indian capital, Delhi.

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Rangers took an early lead but the Edinburgh side hit back for a 3-2 victory, with the hosts reduced to 10 men before half-time. "We bounced back really well," Lennon told BBC Scotland. "It was a cauldron; the atmosphere was white hot. "Once we weathered a strong start from Rangers, we got the ball down and started to play. We were brave." Newly-promoted Hibs are among four teams with 100% Premiership records after two matches, having come from behind at home to Partick Thistle last weekend. Alfredo Morelos headed the hosts in front and Rangers were well on top until Simon Murray levelled with his 10th goal in seven games after 21 minutes. Once Ryan Jack was sent off, Hibs went ahead through a James Tavernier own goal and Vykintas Slivka added a fantastic strike in the second half before a Tavernier header ensured a tense finale. "I didn't enjoy the first 15 minutes, we didn't start very well at all and Rangers came out of the blocks very well," Lennon said. "I was really disappointed with the first goal we conceded from the set play. "But once we found our feet we were excellent. I think we thoroughly deserved to win. We scored a great equaliser and grew into the game. "The red card put us in the ascendancy and we made the most of the numerical advantage. My only criticism is that we didn't win by more. "We played great in the second half and made the pitch big. We cut them open at times but were a bit wasteful in front of goal. "Against a team like Rangers, and I have to say there is a definite improvement there, you have got to make sure when you are on top you don't have a frantic finish. "With the quality they have, they managed a second goal but we saw the game out quite well. "There won't be many teams come here and win, with the backing Rangers have and the intensity they play with. We've seen it off today, which is great." Lithuanian midfielder Slivka was making his first start since his move from Juventus. "I knew what I was getting with [Ofir] Marciano, [Efe] Ambrose, [Anthony] Stokes and [Steven] Whittaker," Lennon said of the other summer signings in the team. "Simon Murray has been a revelation and Slivka could be a very good player. I've been really impressed watching him in training and had no hesitation putting him in. He scored a great goal, allied to a very good performance. "The core of the team from last season are very comfortable with each other and they played with great maturity."

Manager Neil Lennon was thrilled to see Hibernian recover from a shaky start to prevail at Ibrox.

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The station, based in Toxteth, was set up as part of a government initiative three years ago and has been supported by money from the BBC licence fee. Another operator, Made TV, provided further support, but the BBC understands the station has struggled. Bay TV's chief executive said he hoped it would be sold as a going concern. Chris Johnson added he was optimistic the channel would continue. Peter Harold, of Skelmersdale-based adminstrators Refresh Recovery, said a meeting with the station's 20 staff had been held. He said more than one buyer was interested in taking over the business, "but we have a few more hoops to jump through first". Bay TV, which was awarded a licence in February 2013, continues to broadcast and can be viewed on Freeview and Virgin. In addition to news, sport and music, the station also covers arts, culture and religion.

The owners of Bay TV, Liverpool's local television station, have insisted it will survive despite going into administration.

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The Channel 4 celebrity winter sports competition ended last night with a showdown between the Made in Chelsea star and Olympic gymnast Louis Smith. Spencer came out on top to win the cow bell trophy as he beat Louis Smith by almost one metre in the final jump. The Made in Chelsea star told fans 'To all those who supported me in #TheJump thank you from the bottom of my heart. Love to all my fellow competitors too!!'

The winner of The Jump 2017 is Spencer Matthews.

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And, on emerging relatively unscathed from the deep space experiment, what Wu Shiyun thought was that he would very much like a hot bath and some seafood. He was one of four chosen to live inside the capsule, which was designed to mimic being on another planet. The experiment looked at how food and air could be used and sustained under controlled conditions. Using technology inspired by China's Shenzhou spacecraft, the three men and a woman grew 25 types of plants - including wheat and strawberries. But it was also a chance to see how four individuals - picked from more than 2,000 candidates - could live together in a space no bigger than a netball court. They also had to adjust to "Mars time", which is 39 minutes longer than an earth day. But it transpires they found one very effective way to relax: Tai Chi. "According to those of us inside the capsule, it did help in soothing our emotions. But further detailed statistical analysis is needed before we reach a specific conclusion," said Tong Feizhou, another volunteer.

Six months trapped in a tiny capsule with only three other people for company gives a person time to think.

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The early birds will all be vying for the prime camping spots next to the main stages where Foo Fighters, Radiohead, Stormzy and Lorde will perform over the weekend. They'll be joined by 177,000 other revellers, musicians, stall holders and volunteers, who make the annual pilgrimage to Worthy Farm to drink in the proceedings before proceeding to the drink. And while the only thing you can predict about Glastonbury is its unpredictability, here are 12 things we're 99% certain will happen over the next five days. Yes, the UK is in the middle of a heat wave. Yes, the forecast says it will be dry. But if you turn up to Glastonbury with nothing but a pair of flip-flops and a floaty dress, you only have yourself to blame. Playing the Pyramid Stage is a huge honour and a terrifying prospect, all rolled into one globally-televised gift box. We've seen experienced bands like U2 and Gorillaz come unstuck and walk away humbled. But we've also seen underdogs like Pulp and Florence + The Machine triumph after being bumped into headline slots at the last minute. Who's going to get it right - and wrong - this year? Like these ones. Every year, festival founder Michael Eavis holds a press conference. And every year he claims the latest Glastonbury festival is better than every other Glastonbury festival ever, full stop, no comebacks. He will also drop a hint about next year's headliners ("they have six legs and they're from Cardiff"), prompting at least seven speculative articles on the NME website. In 2014, we stumbled across a Korean funk band called Sultans of Disco playing in The Rabbit Hole at two in the morning. Wearing matching dogtooth suits and playing an exuberant cover of the Ghostbusters theme, they were literally the best thing we saw all weekend. And yes, we were sober. That's the magic of Glastonbury: at any given moment your new favourite band could be around the next corner. (It could equally be a doughnut van - there seem to be a lot of those too.) If we had to single out a few rising acts, we'd say Norwegian pop singer Sigrid, gravel-voiced soul singer Josh Barry and folk trio Wildwood Kin will be among the acts winning people's hearts this year. Every year, thousands of mangled tents and sleeping bags are discarded by campers who can't be bothered to clean up after themselves. It costs the organisers £780,000 to clean up the mess, money that would otherwise be going to charity. So have some respect and bring your rubbish home with you. OK, so Galway Girl is essentially an insult to the people and music of Ireland. But Ed Sheeran just about makes up for it with his impressively charismatic and likeable stage shows. With years of incessant gigging under his belt, he's adept at working a big crowd - armed with just a microphone and his teeny, child-sized guitar. Eschewing a backing band, he builds his songs from scratch on stage, using a sampler and a foot pedal to build inventive layers of loops. The fact the technology could fail at any moment gives his gigs a sense of peril that more polished headline acts lack. Expect him to convert a few sceptics when he closes the festival on Sunday night. Where does it come from? How does it stay upright? What if someone gets trapped under it? Bonus points if it's taller than the bus. This always precedes a video of someone juggling. Which is the perfect time to put the kettle on and be thankful you're not at Glastonbury, being forced to watch someone juggling. Our mate heard it from the security guy on the Avalon Stage, who saw the setlist and swears it's true. Also, Rihanna is doing guest vocals on Get Lucky and we saw Bryan Ferry having a kebab in the Stone Circle. Don't try to retrieve it, whatever you do. 2017 has been almost uniformly rubbish, but standing in a field with 100,000 strangers, drinking sambuca from a plastic cup while Katy Perry belts out Firework in a spangly leotard will leave you with an enormous sense of well-being. Parklife! The BBC will broadcast more than 30 hours of Glastonbury on TV this weekend, with further coverage on Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio 3 and 6 Music, the BBC iPlayer and online. Find out more on the official BBC Glastonbury website. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email [email protected].

Glastonbury has opened its gates and fans have started to trickle in.

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Of 72 NHS hospital trusts who responded to a Freedom of Information request, the average rate for babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome was 0.2%. It is caused by women taking legal and illegal drugs while pregnant. Health experts say it is a declining trend. BBC's Look North and the English regions data unit asked NHS hospital trusts to provide details about the number of babies born who were addicted to drugs between 2011 and 2015. The figures show a wide geographical variation in the number of newborns who were dependent on harmful substances. One in 100 babies born at Bedford Hospital in 2015 displayed signs of neonatal abstinence syndrome. In contrast, Leicester General had one of the lowest rates with one in every 5,000 babies born addicted to a harmful substance. In Leeds, around one in 250 babies was born with the condition. Lisa Batty, 37, from Bradford, gave birth to four children who were addicted to heroin. "I didn't care that my kids were addicted to drugs, I was more concerned about where I was getting my next fix from. I know it's selfish but that's how it felt at the time," she said. "I remember visiting my children in hospital as they suffered withdrawal symptoms from the methadone they were being given as part of their treatment. I remember seeing them trembling and shaking in their cots. I admit I was a bad mum but I've turned my life around now". Lisa has now recovered from drug addiction and has become involved with the charity Narcotics Anonymous to help others. The data for England also shows that over the past four years there has been general decline in the number of babies being diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome. Those working to treat mothers and babies with a drug addiction say the majority of parents they deal with come from a disadvantaged socio-economic background, with most cases involving an abuse of drugs like heroin, cocaine or alcohol. Susan Flynn is a specialist midwife in Leeds who helps treat mothers who have a drug addiction. "I have seen the numbers begin to fall slightly in the past three years," she said. "I don't think we can say there is one single reason for the decline but maybe the message is getting out there that it's not right to take drugs or alcohol whilst you're pregnant. "There are of course people who say that women who take drugs whilst they're pregnant should have their children removed from them, but for me I believe everyone should have the chance to turn their life around." Liz Butcher, from Public Health England in Yorkshire and the Humber, said: 'It is particularly important pregnant women who use drugs get supportive, collaborative care to reduce the risks to the health of their babies. "Many places in the region have specialist staff and well-established training to make sure that happens."

Almost one in 500 babies in hospitals in England is born dependent on substances their mother took while pregnant, a BBC investigation has found.

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A tractor laden with explosives was driven at a military police station, a statement said. The attack happened early on Sunday near the town of Dogubayezit in Agri province, near the border with Iran. Since 24 July, Turkey has carried out hundreds of air raids on PKK bases on both sides of the Iraq-Turkey border. A Turkish state news agency, Anadolu, said the tractor was carrying two tons of explosives that were detonated by a suicide bomber. Turkey's army said in a statement that "long-range guns" were also found. Four of the injured were in a serious condition. The statement said the Karabulak Gendarmerie Station was hit at around 03:00 local time on Sunday (midnight GMT). Images in the Turkish press showed a badly-damaged building with the roof destroyed. One report said the blast was so strong that houses in a village several hundred metres away were hit by debris and some residents were slightly injured. The Dogan news agency added that militants also set up ambushes on roads to prevent medical teams getting to the scene. There has been no comment from the PKK so far. AFP news agency said it would be the first time the group was accused of deploying a suicide bomber during recent clashes. Turkey says the group was behind a number of attacks in the last two weeks: Turkey's official news agency says about 260 Kurdish fighters have been killed in strikes in northern Iraq and Turkey since 24 July. It has also targeted positions held by the Islamic State group. At least six people were killed and several wounded in further Turkish air strikes on Saturday east of Erbil, said local officials. The pro-PKK Firat news agency described an attack on the village of Zerkel as a "massacre". Iraqi Kurdish President Massoud Barzani said: "We condemn the bombing, which led to the martyrdom of the citizens of the Kurdish region, and we call on Turkey to not repeat the bombing of civilians." The Turkish military on Sunday said it had investigated the incident and dismissed claims that there could have been civilian casualties in Zerkel, Reuters reported. Turkey considers both the PKK and IS terrorist organisations. The PKK has been fighting Turkey for an autonomous homeland for the Kurds. More than 40,000 people have been killed and hundreds of thousands displaced since the PKK began an armed uprising in 1984. In 2012, the government and PKK began peace talks and the following year a ceasefire was agreed. However, the ceasefire ended in effect when Turkey launched raids against Kurdish separatist camps in northern Iraq last month. The raids came after the PKK reportedly killed two Turkish police officers in retaliation for an attack claimed by Islamic State and what the PKK sees as Turkey's collaboration with IS.

Two Turkish soldiers have been killed and 31 wounded in a suicide attack by Kurdish PKK militants, the Turkish military says.

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Authorities believe 19 Gourma elephants have been killed for their tusks in the past month. There are estimated to be just 350-500 of the group left. Poaching has been linked in the past to rebel groups in the region, who have connections to smuggling rings. The Gourma elephants migrate around 600km (370 miles) a year to feed. Because of the sparse vegetation in northern Mali they have a long-distance migration pattern that runs into Burkina Faso and Niger. On Tuesday, Colonel Soumana Timbo of the government's nature conservation division asked MPs to provide military support to protect the species. Mr Timbo told the BBC that the small number of rangers assigned to the region were already risking their lives. "In the Gourma zone there is total insecurity. We have about 10 rangers covering about 1.25 million hectares, so it's quite insufficient," Mr Timbo said. "If we send out two rangers on a motorbike they are risking their lives. So we really need joint patrols - military and rangers - and we need to focus all our efforts on stopping this massacre." Northern Mali has been a flashpoint of conflict since Mali's independence from French rule in 1960, with the Tuareg rebels campaigning for independence or more autonomy. The region has been further destabilised by the emergence of jihadi groups including al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), which has targeted both the government and the rebels. In its own attempt to combat poaching, South Africa has appointed a panel of experts to examine the viability of a legal rhino horn trade, Levels of poaching have risen to record levels in South Africa. The country is thought to be home to around 20,000 rhinos, around 80% of the worldwide population. There were 1,215 rhinos killed in South Africa in 2014, a 21% increase on the previous year, officials say. The 21-member panel will examine whether a legal trade in rhino horn may reduce the number of animals targeted by poachers. "It is important to emphasise that South Africa has not taken a position on the issue and will not do so until the committee has completed its work and presented its findings," the environment ministry said in a statement.

A rare population of elephants in northern Mali is being targeted by poachers, threatening its survival, a wildlife official has said.

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The boys, aged 12 and 13, were seriously injured in the attack in Havant, Hampshire, on Friday and remain in hospital. Richard Michael Walsh, 43, of no fixed address, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder and one count of assault. He will appear before magistrates in Portsmouth on Monday, police said. The attack happened shortly before 15:00 BST at the junction of Southleigh Road and Eastleigh Road. Hampshire Constabulary said both boys were in a serious but stable condition at Southampton General Hospital.

A man has been charged with the attempted murder of two children who were stabbed.

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Paul Green and Ryan McLaughlin scored their first goals for the Latics, who completed back-to-back home victories under recently returned boss John Sheridan to move to within three points of safety. Oldham gave free admission to all fans in a bid to arrest their decline in attendances. And the majority of a 7,224 crowd were almost celebrating the breakthrough in the 19th minute, only for McLaughlin's shot to be deflected inches wide. Oldham threatened again when Green pulled back a right-wing cross and Peter Clarke fired over from 10 yards. The hosts also made a bright start to the second half, with Green testing Posh goalkeeper Luke McGee and Clarke seeing his header cleared off the line by Michael Smith. Oldham struck after 69 minutes when Dominic Ball hauled down McLaughlin and Green slotted in the penalty, sending McGee the wrong way. The lead was doubled eight minutes from time as McLaughlin tapped in a six-yard volley after fine build-up play by Anthony Gerrard and Aaron Amadi-Holloway. Peterborough were well below par and did not go close to scoring until injury time when Marcus Maddison clipped the bar from distance. Report supplied by the Press Association. Match ends, Oldham Athletic 2, Peterborough United 0. Second Half ends, Oldham Athletic 2, Peterborough United 0. Attempt missed. Ousmane Fane (Oldham Athletic) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Marcus Maddison (Peterborough United) hits the bar with a left footed shot from outside the box. Jamie Reckord (Oldham Athletic) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Marcus Maddison (Peterborough United). Foul by Ousmane Fane (Oldham Athletic). Dominic Ball (Peterborough United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Substitution, Oldham Athletic. Michael Ngoo replaces Aaron Holloway. Substitution, Oldham Athletic. Billy McKay replaces Ryan McLaughlin. Goal! Oldham Athletic 2, Peterborough United 0. Ryan McLaughlin (Oldham Athletic) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Aaron Holloway. Attempt saved. Oliver Banks (Oldham Athletic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Foul by Ryan McLaughlin (Oldham Athletic). Leonardo Da Silva Lopes (Peterborough United) wins a free kick on the right wing. Ousmane Fane (Oldham Athletic) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Michael Bostwick (Peterborough United). Ryan Flynn (Oldham Athletic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by Anthony Gerrard (Oldham Athletic). Paul Taylor (Peterborough United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Corner, Oldham Athletic. Conceded by Andrew Hughes. Attempt missed. Peter Clarke (Oldham Athletic) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Corner, Oldham Athletic. Conceded by Ryan Tafazolli. Substitution, Peterborough United. Junior Morias replaces Tom Nichols. Attempt missed. Aaron Holloway (Oldham Athletic) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high. Corner, Oldham Athletic. Conceded by Dominic Ball. Attempt missed. Paul Taylor (Peterborough United) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Goal! Oldham Athletic 1, Peterborough United 0. Paul Green (Oldham Athletic) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner. Penalty Oldham Athletic. Ryan McLaughlin draws a foul in the penalty area. Penalty conceded by Dominic Ball (Peterborough United) after a foul in the penalty area. Corner, Oldham Athletic. Conceded by Andrew Hughes. Attempt blocked. Aaron Holloway (Oldham Athletic) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Corner, Oldham Athletic. Conceded by Michael Smith. Paul Green (Oldham Athletic) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Andrew Hughes (Peterborough United). Attempt blocked. Ryan McLaughlin (Oldham Athletic) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Foul by Ousmane Fane (Oldham Athletic). Leonardo Da Silva Lopes (Peterborough United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Substitution, Peterborough United. Leonardo Da Silva Lopes replaces Gwion Edwards. Substitution, Peterborough United. Paul Taylor replaces Lee Angol. Paul Green (Oldham Athletic) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Oldham boosted their League One survival hopes with victory over play-off chasing Peterborough.

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The "shocking" incident happened at about 11.55 as the 57-year-old security guard approached the Tesco store in Annick Street in Shettleston. The robber took the money box before making off in a small white car, later found burnt out nearby. Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them. Officers said the white Hyundai i10 sped away from the scene of the robbery towards Springboig Road. It is believed there was a second man driving the vehicle, although police have yet to provide a description. Det Insp Clark Hill said: "Due to the fact that it was believed that a firearm was present, our armed response units also attended but have since stood down. "The suspect knew very well when the van would be there. It certainly wasn't done on the spur of the moment. "With that in mind, it's possible that the car had been in the area either immediately prior to the robbery or indeed the past few days checking the area out." No-one was seriously injured in the incident but a security guard, aged 37, from Tesco, who came to the victim's aid suffered a minor injury to his knee after being struck by the car, police said. He was treated at the scene by paramedics and did not need to go to hospital. Mr Hill added: "Although thankfully, no-one involved in this incident was seriously injured, this was a terrifying ordeal for the men involved. Also, for it to take place outside a busy supermarket in the middle of the afternoon is just shocking." Officers have been at the scene carrying out inquiries and are checking CCTV both at the supermarket and in the street. The suspect is described as being white 5ft 6in tall, of thin build and with a pale complexion. He was wearing a grey hooded top, a "hi-vis" yellow jacket and black jogging bottoms.

An armed robber dressed in a "hi-vis" jacket took at least £10,000 from a worker delivering cash to an ATM in the east end of Glasgow.

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Police found the child after being called to at a home at Bromsgrove Cottages in Faringdon at around 13:20 GMT on Tuesday. A 40-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and the child's next-of-kin have been informed. The boy was said to be of primary school age. Police have increased their presence in the area. They said this was in order "to provide reassurance". Visit our live page for the latest updates. Supt Rory Freeman, local police area commander for South and Vale of White Horse, said: "This is a very shocking discovery and I am aware it may have a very direct impact on the community of Faringdon. "We would advise any members of the community affected by this incident to speak to one of the neighbourhood policing team." The woman remains in police custody. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting 730. Police tape remains around the line of cottages, and uniformed and plain clothes officers are coming and going as the investigation continues. News that something serious had happened spread rapidly on social media on Tuesday night. This morning passers-by are saying they are shocked and saddened by what's happened. One lady walking to school with her son stopped to give a rose to one of the police officers monitoring the cordon. This is quite a visible place opposite the fire station; a lot of people go past here, so the police are asking anyone with information to contact them.

A murder investigation has been launched after a boy was found dead at a house in Oxfordshire.

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A Wallabies win will knock England out of the World Cup and send Wales, who beat Fiji 23-13 on Thursday, through to the quarter-finals. New Zealander Gatland said: "If we were being selfish about our own destiny Australia can do us a big favour. "But it's a bit hard for a Kiwi to be cheering Aussies, so I think I'll be quite neutral for this weekend." Media playback is not supported on this device Wales's win over Fiji saw them move to the top of Pool A on 13 points - four ahead of Australia and seven in front of England. Wales, England and Australia can all still qualify for the quarter-finals but only the top two in Pool A will go through. With four points for a win, one bonus point for a team that scores four or more tries in a match, and one point if you lose by seven points or fewer, the permutations are many. If England beat Australia, then the tournament hosts will be favourites as their final game on 10 October is against minnows Uruguay - both Wales and the Wallabies recorded bonus-point victories over the South American side. A bonus-point win for England would mean the match between Australia and Wales, earlier on the same day at Twickenham, would decide the other qualifier from the so-called pool of death. There is a scenario that could see Wales and England finish on the same points. If that were to happen, Wales would go through because they won last Saturday's pool match. Should Australia lose to England and then beat Wales there is also the possibility of all three teams finishing on the same points and then points difference comes into play. The Welsh have lost their last 10 meetings with Australia, but captain Sam Warburton believes there has been little between the teams. The last five meetings between the sides have seen the Wallabies win by five points or fewer. "We take a lot of confidence from those defeats because it's been a penalty decision, or one guy coming out of the line in the last minute - really the finest margins you can probably get in Test rugby," said Warburton. "So we know that we have the makings to get a win against Australia, but I've seen some of their games recently and they are looking particularly good. "It's going to be another huge battle between England and Australia and then between us and Australia - it's going to be an exciting week."

Wales coach Warren Gatland admitted he will find it hard to support Australia when they play England on Saturday.

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The 21-year-old was also suspended for four months backdated to 23 May although three of those months have been suspended until 1 July 2016. Townsend had already voluntarily withdrawn from the England squad for the European Under-21 Championship. It is believed he was not accused of betting on games he had involvement in. However, the FA has strict betting rules that forbid gambling on a wide spectrum of fixtures laid out in its regulations. The length of the up-front ban, coupled with the fact that he withdrew from the England Under-21 squad, mean he will not miss a game. The midfielder, who was on loan at QPR for the second half of the season, is a product of Tottenham's academy and signed as a trainee in 2008. He has had loan spells at Yeovil, Leyton Orient, MK Dons, Ipswich, Watford, Millwall, Leeds, Birmingham and, most recently, with former Spurs manager Harry Redknapp at QPR. Townsend made his Premier League debut for Spurs in September 2012 before joining Rangers in January, where he made 12 Premier League appearances, scoring twice.

Tottenham midfielder Andros Townsend has been fined £18,000 by the Football Association for breaching betting regulations.

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Most of the injuries were minor, but several people had been taken to hospital, one official said. The trains had come from Bakersfield and Los Angeles. They collided near Oakland Station at around 2200 local on Wednesday (0500 GMT Thursday). A fire official told Associated Press one train had been stationary and the other was travelling at 15mph (24kph). A passenger said there had been "an awful jolt" when the collision took place. Oakland Fire Department battalion chief Emon Usher told AP the stationary train had been unloading passengers when it was hit. He said several of 16 people injured in the collision had been taken to local hospitals. The Oakland Tribune and KTVU-TV put the number of injured at 18. They said most had suffered bruises and bumps, with one report of a broken arm. Authorities said the injured came from both trains. Amtrak said it had been a "low speed" collision between the "San Joaquin" train - travelling between Bakersfield and Oakland - and the Coast Starlight, which was on its way from Los Angeles to Seattle. The wheels of both trains' lead engines had derailed, a spokesman said. Train traffic through Oakland Station has been suspended and emergency services and rail inspectors are at the scene.

At least 16 people have been injured after two Amtrak trains collided in California, US media reports say.

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She has also decided to appoint a number of civil servants to the board of the organisation. In effect, the arms-length body is now under hands-on control by the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) after a troubled few months. Ms Ní Chuilín met the Sport NI board on Wednesday and said allegations about its leadership were "deeply troubling". Nine of the organisation's 14 board members resigned on Monday, but they have yet to explain why they stood down. Concerns have been raised about working practices within Sport NI, and at least 10 employees have made complaints. The minister said it had been important to "act swiftly and decisively" after being made aware of the issues last week. She added that she was introducing measures to "address the concerns raised and to reassure me" that the organisation is fit for purpose. The chairman of Sport NI's board welcomed the minister's intervention. Brian Henning said the board needed help, and he did not feel the appointment of senior civil servants to top positions undermined the board. Mr Henning will remain as board chairman. An interim executive leadership team has been appointed to take on the day-to-day running of Sport NI. It will be headed by senior civil servant Arthur Scott, currently the director of culture at DCAL, who will act as a temporary chief executive. An internal audit investigation shed light on issues surrounding the leadership of Sport NI. Ms Ní Chuilín has instructed the civil servants she has sent in to implement its recommendations. They include carrying out a confidential employee survey and a full audit of Sport NI's working culture to determine whether the allegations have a basis. It will also begin a full review of grievances and appeals that are currently ongoing. The minister said: "All of these actions are necessary to support Sport NI through a challenging period of change and to provide all staff with the reassurance that we have taken their views and concerns seriously."

Sports minister Carál Ní Chuilín has decided to send three civil servants to take control of Sport NI.

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The club, which is owned by its fans via the Exeter City Supporters Trust, declared a total profit of £1.642m for 2014-15, mainly due to the sale of midfielder Matt Grimes to Swansea City. The deal in January 2015 for £1.75m, was a record sale for the club. The profits came in the same year that the club were forced to get an emergency loan to pay players' wages. In June 2014 cashflow problems meant the Professional Footballers' Association stepped in to pay the players and forced Exeter into a transfer embargo which was only lifted in August of that year. The club's accounts also show that Exeter had a surplus of shareholders' funds of £761,000, compared to a deficit of £880,000 the previous year and reduced their cost base by almost 5%. Exeter are hoping to redevelop St James Park after being given planning permission last month. "The board have agreed in broad terms how the income from the transfer should be spent to improve the infrastructure strength of the club in line with its vision and underlying model and these plans are now being developed in detail for further presentation," said a club statement.

League Two Exeter City made a profit of over £1.6m last year, according to the club's latest accounts.

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The 300-acre site, which was abandoned by UK Coal 20 years ago, will undergo remedial work before paths are built in May. Conservationists had argued the site should be left undisturbed as it was a breeding ground for rare birds. Gedling Borough Council leader John Clarke said it was too dangerous to be left alone. He said: "It's actually a dangerous site; there are bits of metal sticking out [of the ground] and holes that are not covered. "A lot of people have said just leave it, but you can't leave a site like this. Sooner or later there will be an accident." The authority has also given the go-ahead for a solar farm to be located at the former spoil tip in the middle of the park. Mark Glover, chairman of the Gedling Conservation Trust, had said building a solar farm in the middle of a country park would be an eyesore. However, Mr Clarke said the facility was small compared with the rest of the site and the energy generated would contribute to the running of the new park from the autumn.

Work has begun to transform the former Gedling Colliery site into a £1.1m country park.

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The Lionesses will face Norway on Sunday 22 January and Sweden two days later with both games in Murcia. Notts County striker Rachel Williams returns to the squad for the first time since April 2013. Her team-mates Ellen White and Carly Telford are recalled along with Chelsea duo Millie Bright and Claire Rafferty. England are preparing for July's European Championship in the Netherlands and Sampson said: "This camp gives us the chance to kick off a massively exciting year for us on the right foot. "We have a lot of work to do to be the team we want to become at the Euros. Our aim this year is to hit the highest levels we ever have and ultimately to win the Euros, "As we are in pre-season we may be a little off the pace football-wise but I expect the players to be physically and psychologically ready to compete." Squad Goalkeepers: Karen Bardsley (Manchester City), Siobhan Chamberlain (Liverpool), Mary Earps (Reading), Carly Telford (Notts County) Defenders: Laura Bassett (Notts County), Gemma Bonner (Liverpool), Millie Bright (Chelsea), Lucy Bronze (Manchester City), Gilly Flaherty (Chelsea), Steph Houghton (Manchester City), Jo Potter (Notts County), Claire Rafferty (Chelsea), Alex Scott (Arsenal), Demi Stokes (Manchester City) Midfielders: Isobel Christiansen (Manchester City), Jade Moore (Notts County), Jordan Nobbs (Arsenal), Jill Scott (Manchester City), Fara Williams (Arsenal) Forwards: Karen Carney (Chelsea), Danielle Carter (Arsenal), Rachel Daly (Houston Dash), Gemma Davison (Chelsea), Toni Duggan (Manchester City), Nikita Parris (Manchester City), Jodie Taylor (Arsenal), Rachel Williams (Notts County), Ellen White (Notts County)

England head coach Mark Sampson has named an expanded 28-player squad for his side's two upcoming matches against Norway and Sweden in Spain.

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Sixty patrol boats will protect the UK's two new aircraft carriers which are due to arrive at Portsmouth Naval Base in 2017. The first carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, is expected to be operational in 2020. "We are going to see a bigger Royal Navy and the flagship... will be here in Portsmouth," Michael Fallon said. The 60 Pacific 24 rigid-hulled inflatable boats will be built by BAE systems to "guard the carriers in the harbour and our new frigates and destroyers", Mr Fallon said. He said they will also enhance security by providing a rapid response in rescue, anti-piracy and counter-narcotics missions in the area. Mr Fallon said: "Through the defence review, defence spending is going to go up every April for the rest of this parliament. He said as part of the larger investment, the government will also be able to provide the new aircraft carriers with sufficient fighter jets. "We have said we will maintain a minimum fleet of 19 destroyers and frigates, but as the older frigates are retired we also hope to add a lighter frigate between the offshore patrol vessel and Type 26 and to build more of those as well." Mr Fallon's visit to Portsmouth Naval Base comes as work has begun to rebuild the jetty for the arrival of HMS Queen Elizabeth in 2017. Floating cranes are also dredging Portsmouth harbour to prepare deeper channels for the aircraft carriers to sail from the base, which are the largest ships ever built for the Royal Navy. "This is a huge financial investment in making sure the channel is wide enough, in enlarging the jetty here so they can take the carriers and in making sure the carriers are properly guarded," Mr Fallon said. Taller than Nelson's Column and longer than Portsmouth's Spinnaker Tower laid on its side, the new carriers will displace 65,000 tonnes of water. To make room for the carriers three million cubic metres of clay, sand and gravel will be removed from a two-mile stretch of Portsmouth Harbour covering an area the size of 200 football pitches.

Increased spending will result in a "bigger" Royal Navy, the defence secretary has said, as he announced a new £13.5m shipbuilding contract.

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A lady was knocked over during the theft in Market Street, Limavady, which happened at about 15:00 BST on Friday. She suffered non life-threatening injuries. Police have said the officers were nearby when the incident occurred and a 20-year-old man was detained. Supt John Magill commended the off-duty officers. "I feel that this is a perfect example of police officers continuing to keep people safe, whether they are on or off duty at the time."

Two off-duty police officers have arrested a man after a burglary at a shop in County Londonderry.

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The decision to call off the match was taken at 12:35 GMT following an inspection at Sportsdirect.com Park where part of the League One club's pitch was still frozen. The Latics are 22nd in the table and in the relegation places with Posh in sixth place. There has been no announcement as to when the fixture will be rearranged.

Oldham Athletic's League One fixture against Peterborough United has been postponed because of a frozen pitch.

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She said Mr Smith could reunite the party and win a general election. She said: "Owen Smith gets my vote. I believe Owen can unite our party, and move us on from the divisions that exist under the current UK leadership of Jeremy Corbyn." A spokesman for Mr Corbyn said a majority of Scottish Labour members would be backing him in the ballot. Mr Corbyn also won the backing of most of the local branches in Scotland which backed a candidate. A hustings debate between the two leadership candidates will be held at the SECC in Glasgow on Thursday evening, with the winner of the contest due to be announced on 24 September. Writing in the Daily Record, Ms Dugdale claimed Mr Corbyn was unable to appeal to enough voters to beat the Conservative Party. "We can't pin our hopes on a leadership that speaks only to the converted rather than speaking to the country as a whole," she wrote. "My only public comment on Jeremy Corbyn's leadership before this contest was to say that he had lost the confidence of his parliamentary colleagues in Westminster. "That's a fact. More than 80% of Labour MPs expressed a lack of confidence in Jeremy's leadership. "If 80% of my colleagues in Scottish Parliament didn't support me I wouldn't be able to do the job - even though I received 72% of the votes when party members and trade unionists in Scotland elected me to be their leader. "That remains my position today. I don't think Jeremy can unite our party and lead us into government. Ms Dugdale later admitted to BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland programme that thought the Labour Party was in a "very, very difficult place" and had been "ripping itself apart". But the MSP insisted Mr Smith represented the "best mix of radical Labour politics with a credible plan to get back into government". "It's not about throwing bricks at Jeremy Corbyn saying he's wrong person for the job," she added. Ms Dugdale said: "I know that it will annoy and frustrate some people that I've spoken out but I'm doing what I think is right. I'm standing by my principles and I'm speaking up and I think it's important that I do." She has also said she does not think there is any chance of Scottish Labour splitting, regardless of the outcome of the leadership contest. Mr Smith said he was "incredibly proud" to have been endorsed by Ms Dugdale. He added: "Kezia and I want to see a strong Labour Party that can defeat the Tories in Westminster and take the fight to the SNP in Holyrood. "But that will only be achieved if we can unite our party and demonstrate we have a radical, credible plan to rebuild communities right across the United Kingdom." But a spokesman for Mr Corbyn's campaign said: "Kezia has one vote, just like every other member of the Scottish Labour Party, but all the indications, both from canvassing and CLP nominations, are that a majority of Labour party members in Scotland will be backing Jeremy Corbyn." Scotland's biggest trade union, Unite, has also re-affirmed its endorsement of Mr Corbyn, who it said had been given an "overwhelming mandate" by Labour members less than a year ago. The union's Scottish secretary, Pat Rafferty, said: "Jeremy Corbyn became leader thanks to a movement of tens of thousands of ordinary people who want fairness, democracy and equality at the heart of our politics, and who have made the Labour Party the largest political party in western Europe." 19-20 July: The number of MP nominations for each candidate was published 20 July: Deadline for people to sign up as a registered supporter closed 22 August: Ballot papers start to be sent out in the post (Labour Party members only) and by email 21 September: Deadline for ballot papers to be returned is midday 24 September: The result will be announced at a special conference in Liverpool

Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale is backing Owen Smith in the Labour Party leadership contest.

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The call was made at a scrutiny meeting of the council to discuss the problems surrounding the new vessel. Council leader Dave Stewart said the crossing at Cowes would be free until 2 July "in recognition of the problems" and to allow feedback. Mr Stewart said the council had ordered a review of the project by auditors. He said it had been a "frustrating and disappointing start" to the ferry. Since launching late on 14 May the chain ferry has broken down, run aground and been suspended by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency due to "training issues". Cars have also been damaged getting on and off. Shopkeeper Angie Booth, who owns Valu-4-U in East Cowes, said: "Whether I come out of this and survive I am not sure - other businesses too. We are bearing the brunt of the loss of almost six months of trade. "Will you compensate local businesses, the same as for damaged cars?" Transport councillor Ian Ward said compensation was up for discussion. He added: "I don't think it's a disaster. It's a prototype. There are bound to be teething problems. There were electrical problems which the company has rectified." He said the council authorised the manufacture of ramp extensions to resolve the problem of vehicles scraping the concrete. He said groundings were an issue with seamanship, which had been resolved.

Shopkeepers near the Isle of Wight's troubled new "floating bridge" have asked councillors to consider compensating them for loss of business.

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27 January 2015 Last updated at 14:30 GMT They show that the asteroid has its own small moon orbiting it. The asteroid passed by the Earth at a safe distance of 1.2 million km, giving scientists a rare chance to study it 'up close'. The new data shows that asteroid 2004 BL86 is about 325m across, and its moon is around 70m wide. Now that it has passed Earth the asteroid will continue on its orbit around the Sun, and it won't come this close again for another 200 years! The next 'close shave' of a large asteroid is due in 2027: that object is called 1999 AN10 and is just over 1km wide.

New pictures of asteroid 2004 BL86, which passed close by Earth yesterday, have been released by US space agency Nasa.

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Scott Carson was at full stretch to tip a header from Brentford's John Egan behind, while Tom Ince saw his free-kick turned over by visiting keeper Daniel Bentley. The visitors almost scored when Scott Hogan rounded Carson, but he could only find the side netting. Derby, who have just seven goals in 13 games, are three points off relegation. Johnny Russell and Ince had the Rams' best second-half chances, while Romaine Sawyers had a penalty shout waved away for Brentford. Despite the lack of goals, Steve McClaren's Derby side are now on a four-game unbeaten run, conceding just once in the process. Their lack of attacking impetus was compounded by James Wilson's knee injury in training, and they also lost Will Hughes, who limped off midway through the first half. Brentford, winless in three games, are just a point outside the top six and rarely looked in trouble against their hosts. The clean sheet was their first against Derby in 11 attempts, going back to 1953, and they have not won an away game against the Rams since 1939. Derby County manager Steve McClaren: "The first half was too slow, no tempo and a little too safe. "But we've got to play football with these players, they are football players, we can't play long ball. "At times they are making mistakes but that will progress and will get better and I had no faults apart from in the final third where we needed that bit of magic. "A draw was probably a fair result, we huffed and puffed without blowing the house down." Brentford head coach Dean Smith: "I don't know if we deserved to win but we certainly deserved a penalty. "It was a double whammy and how it's not given I don't know. I think their bench was embarrassed it wasn't given as well. "I thought our performance was very good, very disciplined and the intensity of pressing in our half was very good. "Derby have got very good players but had very few clear-cut chances and I think our goalkeeper was rarely troubled. Match ends, Derby County 0, Brentford 0. Second Half ends, Derby County 0, Brentford 0. Craig Bryson (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Ryan Woods (Brentford). Attempt missed. Josh Clarke (Brentford) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Romaine Sawyers. Foul by Craig Bryson (Derby County). Lewis MacLeod (Brentford) wins a free kick on the left wing. Substitution, Brentford. Lewis MacLeod replaces Sullay Kaikai. Attempt missed. Romaine Sawyers (Brentford) right footed shot from the left side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Sullay Kaikai. Substitution, Brentford. Josh McEachran replaces Nico Yennaris. Substitution, Derby County. Darren Bent replaces Matej Vydra. Cyrus Christie (Derby County) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Sullay Kaikai (Brentford). Attempt missed. Craig Bryson (Derby County) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Tom Ince with a headed pass. Tom Ince (Derby County) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Sullay Kaikai (Brentford). Hand ball by Craig Bryson (Derby County). Foul by Tom Ince (Derby County). Yoann Barbet (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Substitution, Brentford. Josh Clarke replaces Sam Saunders. Attempt saved. Johnny Russell (Derby County) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ikechi Anya. Attempt missed. Johnny Russell (Derby County) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Attempt missed. Scott Hogan (Brentford) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Nico Yennaris. Craig Bryson (Derby County) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by Craig Bryson (Derby County). Scott Hogan (Brentford) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Andreas Bjelland. Attempt blocked. Cyrus Christie (Derby County) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jacob Butterfield. Substitution, Derby County. Johnny Russell replaces Chris Baird. Attempt missed. Tom Ince (Derby County) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Matej Vydra. Scott Hogan (Brentford) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Scott Carson (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Dangerous play by Scott Hogan (Brentford). Attempt saved. John Egan (Brentford) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Sullay Kaikai with a cross. Corner, Brentford. Conceded by Scott Carson. Attempt saved. Romaine Sawyers (Brentford) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Sam Saunders. Foul by Ikechi Anya (Derby County). Sam Saunders (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt missed. Sam Saunders (Brentford) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Romaine Sawyers. Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Derby's struggle for goals continued as they were held to a frustrating stalemate by Brentford.

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