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In the 1970 general election, all bar one had predicted the wrong result and their performance in the two 1974 general elections was charitably described as "unhappy". Why then should we be interested in the latest poll conducted by NatCen and published in the British Social Attitudes (BSA) series? The answer is that here we are dealing with the quality end of polling. The underperforming polls in the 2015 general election were conducted quickly over a few days and by telephone or via the internet. The BSA poll on attitudes to Europe was conducted face-to-face with 3,000 respondents between July and early November 2015. Professor John Curtice, who presents the findings, is also able to draw on a great treasury of past data that the BSA has accumulated in its annual surveys stretching back three decades. The survey suggests that 60% favoured continuing EU membership, compared with 30% who favoured withdrawal. A strong lead, but half the 60% lead for staying registered in 1991. And support for remaining is not unqualified: the survey also found that 43% preferred a looser relationship with the EU than at present - a view shared by 43% of Scots as well. What are the main pressure points in our current relationship with the EU? The BSA highlights four from the evidence they have gathered: The survey also suggests that there is also a deeper issue at play in all this. When asked 'How much do you agree or disagree that being a member of the European Union is undermining Britain's distinctive identity?' some 47% agreed, compared with 30% who disagreed. For many concerned about our national identity, the issue of EU migrants plays an important part in their judgement; 57% of respondents believed immigration would be lower if Britain did leave the EU. Much of this would seem to offer very fertile territory for those advocating the UK's departure from the European Union. However, this is where things begin to get more complicated. In the face of these significant concerns, why do the same respondents give a 30-point majority to continuing membership? It seems clear that even large dollops of scepticism are not sufficient to persuade enough people that Britain should actually leave the EU. The missing ingredient in all this appears to be the economy. As the report states: "For scepticism to translate into support for withdrawal, voters need also to be convinced of the economic case for leaving. And at present most are not." Indeed, only 24% believe that Britain's economy would be better off if Britain left the EU, while as many as 40% feel it would be worse off. It seems to me that the real battleground in the 2016 EU referendum campaign, the territory where the battle will be won or lost, is to be found in two key statistics identified in the report. It says: "Only two in five (40%) of those who believe that the EU is undermining Britain's identity but who are not convinced that the
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Media playback is not supported on this device The American broke down in tears after confirming she had dislocated her right patella and ruptured her patellar tendon in Thursday's fall. The injury will require surgery, which will sideline the 32-year-old for some time. "I will get through this and I will get back out there," she said on Saturday. Mattek-Sands said she will fly to New York on Sunday to seek further medical advice. "I was coming to the net and all I remember is hearing this pop in my leg. Everything is kinda slow after that," she said. "I remember my knee feeling tight and I took a look at it and something was wrong. I just for a second thought maybe I could adjust it, and I knew it was either dislocated or broken. "It was one of the most painful injures I've had, and I've had a few." Rafael Nadal partially tore his patellar tendon in 2013, with a doctor at the time saying tendon recovery takes "a long time". In an emotional video message, Mattek-Sands thanked fans for their messages of support, and praised her opponent, Sorana Cirstea. Romanian Cirstea comforted Mattek-Sands as she lay on the court, alongside her doubles partner Lucie Safarova and Mattek-Sand's husband, Justin. "I'm a pretty positive person naturally but there's moments when it helps to hear so many positive things from fans," she said. "I remember Sorana talking to me and telling me it's going to be OK and I think that's amazing. "We're all competitors on tour and yet some of these girls are my friends and in that moment, she was there as my friend, no matter that we're in the middle of a match. It means a lot to me." This content will not work on your device, please check Javascript and cookies are enabled or update your browser
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Vaccination was introduced in 2008 for UK girls, to immunise them against the virus that causes cervical cancer. The agency says its review does not question that the benefits of vaccination outweighs any risk. It will focus on rare reports of two things - complex regional pain syndrome and a condition where standing up causes dizziness and rapid heart rate. Both these conditions can occur in non-vaccinated individuals, and "it is considered important to further review if the number of cases reported with HPV vaccine is greater than would be expected", says the EMA. Based on this review, it will decide whether to recommend any changes to product information to better inform patients and healthcare professionals. While the review is ongoing, there is no change in recommendations for the use of HPV vaccines. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common, mainly sexually transmitted infection. Dr Sarah Branch, Deputy Director Of Vigilance and Risk Management of Medicines at the UK's drug regulatory body, the MHRA, said: "More than eight million doses of HPV vaccine have been given in the UK, with close to 90% of eligible teenagers vaccinated. With this very high level of vaccine uptake, such reports are to be expected. But the vaccine isn't necessarily the cause and coincidental illness is a factor." The MHRA says it has been notified about 12 cases of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and 10 cases of complex regional pain syndrome.
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Sheriff Michael Wood took the unusual step of convening court inside a G4S prisoner transport van for a hearing. Staff were concerned that accused Jamie Wisbey could have scabies, or a similar transmittable condition. Wisbey, 49, made no plea or declaration over allegations he had a crossbow in Perth, and was remanded in custody. Wisbey, originally from Plymouth, gave his address as "no fixed abode". He appeared on a petition alleging he had a crossbow in South Inch, in the centre of Perth, in the early hours of Monday morning. He was also accused of having been in possession of a bow and arrows at the same place and time, and is charged with having a locking saw blade at the park at at Perth railway station. His solicitor Billy Somerville had a brief consultation with his client inside the van, where Wisbey was kept in a plastic cell, before Sheriff Wood, the court clerk and procurator fiscal depute Joanne Smith joined them. A court bar officer and a police officer were also present, but remained outside the van with G4S crew members while the private hearing was conducted. The case was continued until a later date.
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The pair were sent to the stands in the 11th minute of the first leg at Fratton Park after allegedly using improper language and/or behaviour. The game finished 2-2, with the Pilgrims winning the return game 1-0. Both have accepted the fine, which is the standard penalty for the offence. Plymouth are in the play-off final at Wembley later this month where they will play AFC Wimbledon, who beat Accrington in the other semi-final on Wednesday night.
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They say the man coded a backdoor into the sites he built for businesses, to harvest their customers' data. He then used the credentials to make online purchases, open gambling accounts and impersonate victims' family members, police allege. Credentials for more than 20,000 people were found on the suspect's computer. "He has worked for various companies building websites with online shopping functionality," police said in a statement in October, when they first revealed their investigation. "It is suspected that he was able to capture usernames and passwords by installing a special script." The 35-year-old suspect was arrested last July and the investigation is continuing. The police have emailed the people whose contact information was found on the suspect's computer, encouraging them to change their online passwords. They said it was not possible to identify whether all the credentials had been abused. However, the force has also warned that opportunistic scammers are impersonating the police and are sending out rogue attachments. The genuine email from the Dutch police did not have an attachment. "Never download files in emails if you do not know the sender," the police force advised.
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The Belfast Telegraph's exclusive about a boy who battled a brain condition, and was injured in a petrol bomb attack in Newtownabbey dominates its front page. Speaking to the paper, the boy's mother, Danielle Thompson, explains his surgery scars were scorched by flames when the family were trying to flee their home. She says the fire caught four-year-old Cruz's head, causing scars from one of three life-saving operations to erupt in blisters. The Irish News goes big on a claim that five Orange Halls have been awarded grants under a controversial Stormont scheme after applying as cultural, educational or historical societies. The paper attributes the details to the Department for Communities and says details provided by them show a pledge of £104,000 for upgrades to the halls. The scheme has been criticised by nationalists after it emerged that dozens of loyal order and band halls were offered grants of up to £25,000. Last week, the Irish News reported the department had also promised £25,000 to the County Antrim based Randalstown Ulster Scots Cultural Society, but the address given for the group, Number 10 Portglenone Road, Randalstown, was not listed on Royal Mail's "postal address file". Inside, the Irish News carries a story about a County Tyrone boy who is fighting life-threatening epilepsy in the United States. It reports Billy Caldwell, 11, is recovering after being placed in an induced coma in Los Angeles. Cannabis oil - an illegal form of treatment in the UK - is being used by medical professionals to help lessen Billy's symptoms, the paper reports. The Irish News also dedicates a double-page spread to reaction to President Trump's travel ban, detailing demonstrations held across the UK on Monday. It reports growing pressure on Theresa May to say whether she was aware of Donald Trump's plans during her American visit. The News Letter reports that a prosecution decision on a man whose palm print was allegedly found on a getaway vehicle used in the Kingsmills massacre is set to be announced within two weeks. It says the Public Prosecution Service had written to Coroner Brian Sherrard to inform him that a decision on whether a case will be taken against the suspect is imminent. The already long-delayed inquest into the murders of 10 Protestant workmen killed in rural south Armagh in 1976 was again put on hold last year with the dramatic announcement that detectives had apparently matched the palm print to an individual.
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The Canadian indie band is the first act announced for the festival, which was under threat of being cancelled. The band were recommended to the event's organisers by music legend David Bowie. It will be their first UK festival performance since 2014. The four-day festival at Seaclose Park, Newport will run from 8-11 June. The band will be following previous Isle of Wight headliners that have included Queen and The Who. John Giddings, Isle of Wight Festival promoter, said: "I'm so happy to have secured Arcade Fire as our first headliner. David Bowie recommended them and I've been a fan ever since. Last year was incredible and I'm ready for us to come back even better." Made up of husband and wife Win Butler and Régine Chassagne along with Win's brother William Butler, Richard Reed Parry, Tim Kingsbury and Jeremy Gara, the band will take to the stage on 10 June. Arcade Fire's music reached number one in the UK charts after the release of their fourth album Reflektor three years ago. The band also received an Academy award nomination after being featured in the film Her in 2013.
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In 2014 Nick Dickson, 52, gave himself the challenge of hill walking one thousand miles, with the intention of seeing more of the UK countryside while increasing his fitness. This is his story. "Last Jan 1st, like many people, I made a resolution to take more exercise. When I moved up to the North from London in 2011 I promised myself that I'd make use of the great countryside across the region. In the first few years of living here I'd been on some lovely walks but still had barely scratched the surface of what was available pretty much on my doorstep. I knew that I literally had to get out a bit more. Things started really well with an early new year break when I went up some of the Lake District fells around Buttermere and Crummock Water, and then a few trips over the next few weeks and months out to the hills and dales around Derbyshire, Cheshire and Lancashire. I was clocking up the miles, all measured on my trusty walkers GPS unit, and seeing some amazing places. I started adding up the distances and keeping track of the total in a diary which helpfully had beautiful pictures of wild landscapes to further spur me on. I managed to boost the walk-mileage while on a fantastic holiday to the Outer Hebrides in late April with my other half where we did lots of walks across brilliant beaches, up stunning wild hillsides and visiting tiny islands, including St Kilda way out in the Atlantic. By mid-May I was already up to 350 miles, just about on course for the challenge of walking a thousand miles by the end of the year. A busy summer of work and distractions like the World Cup and Commonwealth Games slowed things down a bit so that by September I was behind schedule - under 600 miles with four months to go. Unfortunately I'd also told a few people that I was on the challenge so the pressure was on to get moving or risk embarrassment and a little humiliation. A long distance, multi day trip across the highlights of the Peak District and holiday breaks up to the Cairngorms and the Yorkshire Dales helped to put me back on track and see more fantastic British countryside. By December I still needed to walk another 80 or so miles. Shorter days, poor weather and getting ill all got in the way and seemed to be combining to stop me from reaching my goal. But a final push which included a Christmas Day walk to the source of the Thames in Gloucestershire, a snowy Sunday up around Kinder Scout in the High Peak and a New Years' Eve walk on the appropriately named Winter Hill in the West Pennines helped me cross the finishing line and reach the thousand mile target. As a townie largely brought up in the London suburbs I'd never been able to fully enjoy or appreciate how amazing and varied
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The credit card provider said it took almost $600m (£370m) in after-tax charges in the fourth quarter of 2012. The company said that these charges would halve its net profit for the quarter from $1.2bn to $637m. It said the majority of the job losses would be in its travel business, which is being "fundamentally reinvented as a result of the digital revolution". American Express said it was having to adapt parts of the business as more customers make payments online or via mobile. It added that the job losses would be spread proportionally between the US and international markets. The charges include restructuring costs of $287m mostly related to redundancy payments, $212m for Membership Rewards expenses and $95m for card member reimbursements In the fourth quarter, spending by card members was 8% higher than a year ago, the company said, "despite a brief dip in late October/early November reflecting the impact of Hurricane Sandy on consumers and businesses in the north-eastern United States". Total revenues rose 5% on the year to $8.1bn. "Against the backdrop of an uneven economic recovery, these restructuring initiatives are designed to make American Express more nimble, more efficient and more effective in using our resources to drive growth," said chief executive Kenneth Chenault. "For the next two years, our aim is to hold annual operating expense increases to less than 3%. The overall restructuring programme will put us in a better position as we seek to deliver strong results for shareholders and to maintain marketing and promotion investments at about 9% of revenues," he said.
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More than 60 samples have been added to the agency's new dedicated Soundcloud account, but listeners are unable to leave comments underneath the files. Astronaut communications, including "Houston, we've had a problem" and "the Eagle has landed", can be heard - as well as some more abstract noises made by working spacecraft and debris. In space itself, sound is unable to travel as there is no air. "You can hear the roar of a space shuttle launch or Neil Armstrong's "one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind" every time you get a phone call, if you make our sounds your ringtone," the space agency said. "Or, you can hear the memorable words 'Houston, we've had a problem,' every time you make an error on your computer." The sound library goes alongside Nasa's extensive picture library, which is also available free. The space agency launched its account at the same time as Twitter enabled users to embed audio into tweets.
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Police notes read out revealed a social worker had confirmed the pair were at least known to each other - a few days after she went missing in August 1994. Arlene, 15 from Castlederg went missing after a night out at a disco in County Donegal in 1994. Her body has never been found. Det Con Gareth Jenkins told the inquest in Belfast that the Omagh-based social worker had confirmed that a "relationship existed". He added: "What sort of relationship that was, without having anything written down, it would be unfair to comment further." She was last seen with convicted child killer Robert Howard, who died in prison last year. Howard was acquitted of Arlene's murder by a jury unaware of his long record of sex crimes, including the murder of a south London schoolgirl. He always remained the police's prime suspect in Arlene's death. Howard, 71, had been due to give evidence before the inquest. He died at HMP Frankland in County Durham last October. The court also heard that social services found Arlene had a poor attendance at school, was a smoker and drinker who did not go anywhere without make-up or money and who "looked about 19 years old". There was also a brief mention of a "relationship" with a second older man. At the time she was living with her brother, Martin Arkinson, in Castlederg and had, on occasion, gone missing, staying with her father or another relative. However, she had always made contact within 48 hours. After two days family members told social services that Arlene was missing, but it took two more days before police were informed, the court heard. The initial missing person investigation had two main lines of inquiry - that Arlene had travelled to Birmingham to obtain an abortion or that Howard was involved. Although he was aware Howard had been on bail for serious sexual offences, Mr Jenkins said he was unsure whether he was still signing bail when the schoolgirl vanished. "It was not a criminal investigation at this stage where I had taken my initial answers," he said. "It was not solely focused on Robert Howard. It also focused on the possible travel to England." The police investigation was heavily scrutinised during Howard's trial. Mr Jenkins said he had done everything possible but, as a junior officer, could not decide the course of an investigation. "I had raised my concerns about irregularities in the accounts that the three or four people had given," he said. Meanwhile, the court has heard harrowing details about an alleged sex attack carried out by Howard. "I was terrified," said the victim in a statement read out to the court. In another development, the coroner has requested further clarification on the public interest immunity application request by the Police Service of Northern Ireland to withhold a number of confidential documents. Another behind-closed-doors hearing may take place on Friday to discuss the matter but this has not been confirmed. The inquest has been adjourned
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The paper says there are calls for councillor Graham Craig to apologise for remarks he made about council chief Suzanne Wylie. During a debate on cycling, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) councillor remarked how he occasionally saw Progressive Unionist Party councillor Dr John Kyle on his bike. But he added: "And I often have the slightly greater pleasure of the chief executive whizzing past me on her bicycle in the morning which does quicken one's step slightly." Ms Wylie, who was present for the debate, has not commented, but Mr Craig's remarks have been condemned by Alliance, SDLP and Green councillors. In defence, the paper adds: "Video footage of the meeting shows Mr Craig smiling and making the comments in attempted good humour." The party also features in the headline on the front page of the Irish News, which says a DUP-driven £2m community hall scheme is weighted in favour of the Protestant community. This revelation is contained in a revised official report - known as an equality screening document - into the programme by the Department for Communities. The Irish News says in an "unusual development", the report found the bias was "appropriate because many Protestant community groups were losing out on lottery funding as religious objections to gambling stopped them applying". The Department for Communities told the paper it had failed to carry out a review before the scheme was launched last year, blaming an "oversight by departmental officials". The Irish News devotes a double-page spread and an editorial to the story: "This document has raised further questions for the department which needs to make clear when the decision was taken to set this rather unusual criteria." The News Letter's front page has a hopeful message from the DUP after the resumption of talks to end the political impasse at Stormont. Party leader Arlene Foster is quoted as saying the end of April was a realistic timeframe for achieving some kind of deal to reinstate Northern Ireland's devolved government. She described meetings with the leaders of the four other main parties as "constructive". Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has denied he authorised the security services to tap the phone of the late Rev Ian Paisley when he was an MP, the Irish News reports. It follows allegations from Lord Prescott, former deputy prime minister, that Mr Blair told him about the eavesdropping in 2005. But Mr Blair's office insisted the story was "wrong" and suggested Lord Prescott's account may arise from a "confused" recollection of a discussion about the long-standing convention that MPs should not have their communications monitored. Meanwhile, it's ships ahoy in the Belfast Telegraph, which reports that nearly 90 cruise ships are heading to Belfast this summer. "It will be an unprecedented year for seafaring travellers since cruise ships first arrived in the city in 1996," the paper adds. The Daily Mirror considers a spate of sudden deaths in Belfast. The paper claims police have launched an investigation into the deaths of three men on
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27 May 2016 Last updated at 13:51 BST It's called the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) and is one of the biggest scientific projects in history. Unlike an optical telescope, which is a simple piece of glass that makes far away objects appear closer, a radio telescope detects radio waves coming from space. Radio waves are a special type of light that the human eye can't see. They can be found coming from clouds of gas where stars are born, as well as the centres of galaxies. So a radio telescope doesn't see the stars - but instead sees the gas between the stars that produces radio waves. SKA scientist Dr Nadeem Oozeer explains what a radio telescope is...
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The 26-year-old was knocked unconscious in a heavy fall just 25km from the finish in Sheffield on Sunday. In a statement on Monday, the Cofidis team said Bouhanni was "still stunned" and had headaches and "vision problems", but no broken bones. Bouhanni, who won Saturday's second stage, will have a further examination later this week. Belgian Serge Pauwels won Sunday's final stage to secure the first race victory of his career.
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Thanet Council has advised people not to enter the sea between Walpole Bay and Dumpton Gap. Hotel owner Jane Bishop said she was worried visitors would leave the area. Southern Water said it had done nothing wrong by releasing storm water from its stations at Foreness Point and Broadstairs. Signs have been erected on beaches telling swimmers not to enter parts of the beach which are below the high water mark. Labour councillor for Thanet, Richard Nicholson, called the closures "a real kick in the teeth" for tourists, residents and local businesses. Jane Bishop, who runs the Walpole Bay Hotel, said she was concerned the numbers of visitors would now fall in the area as "our whole industry down here depends mainly on tourism at the moment." She said her guests would "probably be really upset and they'll probably check out and go somewhere else". "Southern water has to get their act together and design a system where this doesn't happen", Ms Bishop said. Geoff Loader, director of communications at Southern Water, said: "The plant has done what it should. We have operated within the environmental guidelines. "The plant has successfully stopped flooding in the area." He said screened storm water had been "heavily diluted" and released "a long way off the shoreline". "If we want to improve on the system in years to come then there's an engineering cost and we have to consider if that's appropriate," Mr Loader said. The Met Office had warned of heavy rain in the Thanet area on Monday afternoon and evening. An Environment Agency spokesman said: "In response to the overnight reports of discharges of sewage from Southern Water Services pumping stations we are supporting Thanet District Council with ongoing environmental assessments. "Our staff have also been providing updates to members of public and businesses whilst conducting water quality monitoring at a number of Thanet's bathing waters." The council previously warned swimmers about entering the sea in the area in May following a discharge of raw sewage. Thanet District Council said officers were working with the Environment Agency to reduce the impact of the discharges while Southern Water contractors were working to clear the waterline. It added that beach areas above the waterline were still open to the public.
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Reigning champion Hamilton, 31, holds a nine-point lead over his German rival after Rosberg, also 31, was victorious in Belgium on Sunday. That ended a run of four straight wins for the British driver, who had trailed by 43 points after four races. Formula 1 heads to Italy this weekend, with eight races remaining. "I'm really enjoying the battle out there right now," said Rosberg, who is attempting to emulate his father, Keke, who won the title in 1982. "We've got several cars in the mix now which is exciting for us and the fans. I'm taking every race like a cup final." Although Rosberg equalled Hamilton's six wins for the season in Spa, the Briton had an encouraging weekend, finishing third despite starting on the back row because of a 60-place penalty. "Spa was about as good as damage limitation can get," said Hamilton. "It's game on for me now with the penalties out of the way and fresh engines ready to use. I can't wait to get back out there." The battle for the title is as tight as it has been since Hamilton and Rosberg were paired at Mercedes in 2013, with the former looking for a hat-trick of world titles. Team head Toto Wolff believes it will remain impossible to predict a winner until the end of the season. "My gut feeling is we will go long into the season before we see who comes out on top," he said.
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Jamieson carded a five-under-par 67 to finish in a three-way tie for second behind Sweden's Johan Carlsson. Englishmen Ross Fisher and Graeme Storm are a stroke further back, alongside Bradley Dredge of Wales. "We had the best of the conditions, not a breath of air, and the greens are so good this year," said Jamieson, who was in the first group out at 07:00 BST. Jamieson's score was matched by Kiradech Aphibarnrat and Francesco Molinari, with Open champion Henrik Stenson and Ryder Cup star Thomas Pieters part of a nine-strong group on four under. A round of 69 kept England's Tyrell Hatton in touch, but two bogeys saw compatriot Justin Rose end on level par with Danny Willett, also of England. Defending champion Chris Wood began his title defence with a level-par 72 that included three birdies and three bogeys, throwing his ball into the water after dropping a shot on the 18th. "I couldn't hit the hole from three feet," said the Englishman. "I'm pretty disappointed and not in the best frame of mind now." Media playback is not supported on this device Branden Grace received a controversial drop after his approach on the 13th landed in the bank of a bunker. Having taken his stance, the South African called in a rules official to say his feet were touching the rubber sheeting at the base of the bunker. However, the decision was criticised by Willett, Masters champion in 2016, and former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley. Willett wrote on social media: "European Tour please explain that drop!? Burying feet in to get to the base of the bunker???" McGinley added: "If you twist your feet enough you're bound to eventually reach the bunker lining. "That means any time a player wants relief from a poor lie he can simply twist his feet until he reaches the bunker lining. That can't be right." But Grace, who bogeyed the 13th and dropped another shot on the 16th in an opening round of 68, said he had simply applied the rules. "I can understand if some people criticise you for standing in the middle of the bunker and going too deep, but if you're standing on the upslope it's not always easy getting a stance," he said.
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The names were mentioned in plea bargain testimony of former executives of construction firm Odebrecht, but have not been made public. It is unclear if they include ministers in President Michel Temer's government. The Operation Car Wash investigates overpriced contracts at Petrobras. Supreme Court Judge Edson Fachin, in charge of the case, is due to decide whether he will accept the requests to open the investigations. Prosecutor General Rodrigo Janot also asked for the names to be made public, and that the Supreme Court send 211 other requests to lower courts. Under Brazilian law, cabinet ministers, senators and lower house lawmakers can only be tried in the Supreme Court, where cases can take years to come to trial. The new investigations are an escalation of the three-year-old Operation Car Wash. The former Odebrecht employees, including its ex-chief executive Marcelo Odebrecht, signed deals with Brazilian investigators, agreeing to confess to crimes and to identify corrupt officials in exchange for shorter prison sentences. This new chapter in the case will be a test for Mr Temer, who leads a centre-right government after leftist President Dilma Rousseff was impeached last year. He took power promising to tackle corruption and restore fiscal discipline as Brazil faces its worst recession on record. But he has lost several ministers following corruption allegations, and the investigations may hamper his efforts to revive the economy and restore confidence, correspondents say. There is the suspicion that part of the money from the overcharged contracts with Petrobras was used for bribes and to pay for campaigning. Brazil's electoral court is looking into donations to the Rousseff-Temer campaign in the 2014 election. If fraud is found, their campaign could be annulled, which means that Mr Temer would be removed from office. They both deny wrongdoing.
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The League One side have not specified why they have taken the action against the 24-year-old former Everton trainee. A brief club statement said: "Procedures are being followed and no further comment will be made until the completion of these actions." Baxter joined the club from Oldham Athletic in 2013, and has scored 20 goals in 93 league appearances. BBC Radio Sheffield approached the Blades for details on the reasons for the ban but the club declined to comment. Baxter was handed a five-month suspension, with the final three of those suspended, by the Football Association in July after failing an out-of-competition drugs test in May. The player denied any intentional wrongdoing in a personal hearing, adding the traces of ecstasy found in his system were as a result of his drink being spiked. Baxter said the ban had left him "in a dark place", adding that he hoped to pay back the club and its fans for their support.
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Nordhaug, 30, got the better of Thomas Voeckler at the end of the 174km stage from Bridlington to win in 4 hours 22 minutes 38 seconds. The 2012 Tour de France winner Sir Bradley Wiggins, 35, competing for Team Wiggins, ended in 96th position. Saturday's 174km second stage of the inaugural race runs from Selby to York. On a tough, windy opening day, there were a number of high-profile casualties. Sprinter Marcel Kittel of the Giant-Alpecin team, who won the opening stage of last year's Tour de France in Harrogate, was the first to abandon the event as the German rider failed to complete his first race on his return from a virus. Team Sky leader Ben Swift, 27, was among a group of riders who crashed on a slippery descent 50km from the finish which ended the Yorkshireman's race. NFTO's Irishman Eddie Dunbar, at 18 the youngest rider in the field, also pulled out after the crash with a suspected broken clavicle, as Frenchman Perrig Quemeneur of the Europcar team was left out in front. His lead was gradually whittled away by a chasing pack of five and they stayed clear until the finish with Stephane Rossetto of Cofidis, Samuel Sanchez of BMC and Sky's Philip Deignan taking third fourth and fifth. Nordhaug will start day two with a four-second lead over Team Europcar's Voeckler and a six-second advantage over Rossetto thanks to the award of 10 bonus seconds for winning the stage. Wiggins appeared to ride somewhat conservatively with his attempt at the World Hour Record scheduled for June. After Saturday's leg the race will finish on Sunday with a 167km stage from Wakefield to Leeds. 1. Lars Petter Nordhaug (Nor/Team Sky)4hrs 22mins 38secs 2. Thomas Voeckler (Fra/Europcar) +4secs 3. Stephane Rossetto (Fra/Cofidis) +6secs 4. Samuel Sanchez Gonzalez (Sp/BMC Racing) +10secs 5. Philip Deignan (Ire/Team Sky) Same time 6. Anthony Turgis (Fra/Cofidis) +1min 18secs 7. Greg Van Avermaet (Bel/BMC Racing) + 1min 20secs 8. Erick Rowsell (GB/ Madison Genesis) Same time 9. Richard Handley (GB/JLT Condor) Same time 10. Huub Duyn (Ned/Team Roompot) Same time
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The proposal by Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester and Warrington councils aims to improve transport links, build homes and boost business. An official report said there was a strong ambition to "drive forward the Northern Powerhouse". But there is disagreement over whether there should be an elected mayor. Focuses of the plan include Crewe's HS2 hub, Warrington's nuclear sector, and plans to improve transport and infrastructure in Chester, Ellesmere Port and parts of North East Wales. It is hoped the county will be able to retain business rates generated by new companies, so they could be used to fund the development of new housing. A Cheshire West and Chester Council report said the plans would help "enhance productivity and deliver real and lasting public service transformation which will support the economic growth ambitions." Cllr Brian Clarke, member for economic development and infrastucture at Cheshire West, said: "The Cheshire and Warrington sub-region has a long heritage of successfully working together, delivering real economic collaboration and growth. "A devolution deal will build on these unique economic attributes, distinctive local geography and the drive and determination of both private and public sector partners." A further proposal will be put forward to establish an Enterprise Zone in Ellesmere Port, to incentivise businesses to relocate to the area. There is no agreement on whether the bid should include an elected mayor for Cheshire. The Leader of Cheshire East Council, Michael Jones, is in favour, whilst the leader of Warrington Borough Council, Terry O'Neill, described it as "premature".
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Mr Hussain is the candidate of the ruling PML-N party. He faced a challenge from Wajihuddin Ahmad of the PTI. The main opposition PPP boycotted the poll in protest at the date of the vote being changed. Pakistan's largely ceremonial president is elected by members of parliament and the four provincial assemblies. The incumbent has no political power. Correspondents say Mr Hussain's victory was all but assured after voting began on Tuesday morning because of his party's majority in the National Assembly and the assembly of Punjab, Pakistan's most populous province. Unofficial results on state television showed that he had won a convincing majority in both houses of the National Assembly, and is on course to win a large majority in Punjab. Local media has reported that he is likely to secure more than 400 of the 674 electoral votes. Q&A: Pakistan's presidential electionProfile: Pakistani President-elect Mamnoon Hussain Mr Zardari's five-year term ends on 8 September. He replaced former military ruler Pervez Musharraf and agreed to constitutional amendments in 2010 that handed many of the president's powers to the prime minister. Mr Zardari's main achievement is seen as having presided over Pakistan's first civilian government to serve a full term. But his time in office was dogged by confrontation with the military and judiciary. His government did little to address mounting economic problems and the country remains beset by a Taliban insurgency. The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) said last week that it was boycotting the elections because it had not been given enough time to campaign. The Supreme Court had brought the vote forward from 6 August to 30 July. Ruling party members had complained the first date clashed with the pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The BBC's M Ilyas Khan in Islamabad says that the outcome of the election was pretty much a foregone conclusion - and because the incumbent has little or no real power the vote itself failed to capture the imagination of the Pakistani public. Mr Hussain, a former Sindh province governor, is seen as being close to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
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The health minister was expected to announce a new strategy this month. But on Thursday, Michelle O'Neill said: "There is no longer an executive in place to agree a budget for an elective-care plan." The Stormont institutions face collapse following the resignation of Martin McGuinness as deputy first minister. The 2017/18 budget has not been agreed and plans to secure funding have failed. Latest figures from the Department of Health, revealed a total of 243,141 patients in Northern Ireland were waiting for a first consultant-led outpatient appointment at the end of September - that's over 7% more than at the end of June. According to targets set by Mrs O'Neill, at least 50% of patients should be seen within the recommended nine-week target. The BBC understands that the minister had hoped to present a long-term plan which would have allowed the trusts to plan ahead for at least another four or five years. The plan included using the independent sector in the short term to specifically help those who have been waiting for a considerable length of time. There may also have been the potential to outsource a number of surgical cases to the independent sector before the end of this financial year. That, however, is no longer the case. Mrs O'Neill added: "I fully recognise the concern and frustration that long waits present for patients and am committed to addressing excessive waiting times, but the absence of an executive due to the fallout over the RHI scandal makes it much more difficult. "Trusts are continuing to prioritise patients to ensure those with greatest clinical need are assessed and treated first, and to maximise the delivery of elective activity in line with plans agreed with the HSCB." Meanwhile, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, the body that represents health professionals in emergency departments, has hit out at the potential impact the political instability at Stormont could have on the health service. Sean McGovern, the vice president of RCEM Northern Ireland, says it is time for politicians to get back to work. "There was high expectation among members given the publication of the Bengoa report and given the minister's vision of Delivering Together and this occurring against a background of presumed political stability, where there would be opportunity to deliver meaningful change in the health service. "Sadly, recent events make that doubtful. We, in the Royal College, are urging them to get back up the hill and start working again for the people of Northern Ireland. " Mr McGovern said colleagues working across emergency departments were feeling disappointed and angry. "I think there is a variety of emotion, disappointment at what's happened, I think they see the opportunity as being lost." He also said that departments are struggling to cope with the intense demand being placed on them. He said with too few beds available admitting patients was too difficult. "Furthermore, there is also a real and urgent need for a greater number of emergency medicine staff at the frontline. Staff
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But there is, nonetheless, an ever-growing list of promising companies that sell out or simply fail, rather than growing into British titans that could rival the likes of Microsoft, Apple, Google, IBM, Intel, Oracle and Facebook. Below are some notable examples: There was a time in the 1980s when video gamers and teenage coders across the UK were more likely to be hunched over one of Sir Clive Sinclair's computers than an American or Asian-made alternative. Sinclair Research may have only made its ZX Spectrums for domestic sale, but it licensed Timex to make clones that were sold elsewhere in Europe, the US and South America. Dozens of unofficial versions were a hit in the Soviet Union too, proving their appeal, if not a source of income. But the firm got unstuck when it tried to enter the business market. Its Sinclair QL was designed to outperform IBM's PCs, but its tape-based Microdrive storage was unreliable and the British company did not offer the kind of telephone support the corporate sector required. "Their computer designs were abominable by our standards," Sir Clive later told the BBC. "But because... IBM had such a powerful position, I don't think we could have challenged it." After the C5 electric vehicle also failed to catch on, a cash-strapped Sir Clive sold his firm's brand and assets in 1986 to Amstrad, another domestic computer-maker. Amstrad later faced troubles with computer storage of its own and eventually switched focus to TV set-top boxes before selling out to BSkyB. Years before Facebook was founded, let alone open to the public, a couple from Hertfordshire and one of their friends, created a social network that attracted millions of users in the UK, Australia, South Africa and beyond. Friends Reunited connected members with their former classmates by getting them to share the names of their old schools and the year they had left. Over time, the theme was expanded to cover places of work, sports teams and neighbourhoods where users had lived. Spin-off sites were also created to offer online dating, job searches, message boards and ways for users to trace their family trees. When ITV paid £175m to buy the operation in 2005, it expected to continue its red hot growth. But the broadcaster made the mistake of continuing to charge users to contact each other, rather than relying on ad revenue alone, for too long. That allowed Facebook, MySpace and Bebo to take the lead. ITV sold the business for just £25m in 2009. Although it limped on under other UK owners until earlier this year, it never regained its momentum. Last.fm began its life as an internet radio station and an associated website where users listed the tracks they liked to meet others with similar tastes. But it only really took off after it merged with Audioscrobbler, a plug-in that automatically logged songs that its users had listened to on their computer and MP3 player. This made it possible to build up a deeper picture of
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Media playback is not supported on this device The working group will comprise key bodies associated with preparing a bid. The Irish government and the Northern Ireland Executive hope the move will lay the groundwork for a potential combined pitch to stage the tournament. Ministers from Belfast and Dublin met in Armagh on Wednesday to discuss hosting the sport's showpiece event. Stormont sports minister Caral Ni Chuilin and tourism minister Arlene Foster held talks with counterparts in the Republic's tourism and sports departments Leo Varadkar and Michael Ring. The agreed working group will report back to both governments in a few months and Ministers will then consider how to move forward to submit a formal application to host the competition. "The island of Ireland has a lot to offer the global rugby family and there would be a lot of benefits to be gained by hosting such a prestigious event," said Minister Ni Chilin. "The (Stormont) Executive is investing £110m in upgrading stadiums in Belfast which includes the redevelopment of Ravenhill (the home of Ulster Rugby). "While we would have world class venues to host the Rugby World Cup, there is a lot of work required to get us into a position to make a successful bid." Mr Ring said the Rugby World Cup was potentially the biggest sporting event Ireland could stage. "An event of this scale would not only have a great benefit for rugby but would also raise the profile of what sport can do for the country," he said. "We all witnessed the massive boost to the national mood that was provided by the London Olympics. "The Rugby World Cup is probably the largest event we could ever host on our own on the island and I would hope it would have a similar impact here. "Sport is a great unifier, it brings people together and large events like this can also bring about a great sense of pride." The ambitious bid would see matches played on both sides of the Irish border, taking in both rugby union and gaelic games venues. Ireland has been mulling over the idea for over a year, with the backing of the Irish Rugby Football Union, in the hope of replicating the successful 2011 New Zealand event.
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The prestigious awards event, first staged in 1954, was last held at the venue in 2008. Gary Lineker, Clare Balding and Gabby Logan will host a celebration of the best sporting achievements of 2017, in front of an audience of nearly 11,000. Britain's world number one tennis player Andy Murray has won the main prize in three of the past four years. The Scot is the only person to win the award more than twice, while other former winners include Bobby Moore, Sir Henry Cooper, Virginia Wade and Daley Thompson, plus Princess Anne and daughter Zara Phillips. Ticket details for this year's event will be announced later in the year. Barbara Slater, director of BBC Sport, said: "2017 marks a very exciting year of sport, from England winning the Six Nations to Chelsea winning the Premier League, Arsenal scooping the FA Cup at Wembley to Anthony Joshua's nail-biting fight against Wladimir Klitschko." Liverpool's mayor Joe Anderson said: "We're honoured and excited to be rolling out the red carpet for BBC Sports Personality of the Year in Liverpool. "We're a city full of passionate sports fans and we're renowned the world over for our hospitality, so we cannot wait to welcome the BBC in December." The ceremony will be live on BBC television, radio and online.
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The slump in expectations came as Bank of Scotland's latest business monitor indicated improved export activity seen in the first three quarters of 2014 had ground to a halt. The bank said exporting was "proving a challenge" in the face of stagnant eurozone economies. Overall, it expects economic recovery to continue through 2015. But it also expects the rate of growth to ease. The bank's summer business monitor saw firms' expectations about exports reach their second highest level in more than 16 years. But its latest survey, covering the three months to the end of November, showed a big fall in the percentage of firms which were positive about overseas sales over the next six months. There was a net balance of +5% - down on the +32% of the previous quarter. The overall net balance for export activity was -4%, which was well down on the +13% of the previous quarter, but an improvement on the same quarter in 2013. The net balance is calculated by subtracting those that report a decrease from those that report an increase. In the latest survey, 41% of firms said they had increased turnover, while 34% experienced static turnover and 25% reported a decrease. This gave a net balance of +16% - down from the +30% of the previous quarter but marginally up on the +15% noted a year ago. The Bank of Scotland said it was the fifth best result in seven years and provided further evidence of the embedding of the recovery. Expectations for turnover in the next six months showed an overall net balance of +19%. This was marginally down on the previous quarter but up on the +16% recorded in the same quarter a year ago. Volumes of repeat business remained at high levels in the latest quarter, with a net balance of +15%. Bank of Scotland chief economist Donald MacRae said: "The surge in economic activity identified in summer 2013 has been maintained throughout 2014. "Expectations have fallen slightly but are close to pre-recession levels, suggesting the recovery will continue into 2015 but the rate of growth will ease. "Further increases in investment by firms would enhance and embed the recovery."
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City were eliminated from the Champions League last 16 by Monaco in midweek and trail leaders Chelsea by 10 points in the Premier League with 11 games left. Guardiola reaffirmed his commitment to City ahead of Sunday's home game with Liverpool (16:30 GMT). "I have more power than ever to shape the squad," he said. Guardiola said he had received a text message from City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak in the wake of the club's 3-1 defeat to Monaco on Wednesday. "I was really impressed by his reaction, I respect him a lot," added Guardiola, whose only hope of ending his debut season with a trophy is by winning the FA Cup. City face Arsenal at Wembley in the semi-final on 23 April (15:00 BST). Guardiola added: "In the next month and a half I expect a huge step forward. The club is getting better and better. Next season will be better." The Spaniard denied reports he was planning a mass clearout at the end of the season. "I have heard people have written that I will change 12 or 13 players. That's impossible," said the former Barcelona boss "We will try and improve the team." Liverpool are unbeaten against the Premier League's top six this season but Reds boss Jurgen Klopp believes that record is under serious threat this weekend. Third-placed City start the weekend one point and one place above the Reds in the table, who have played one more game. "We've felt good in these games [against the top six] so far but for me City is the most difficult team to play," said Klopp on Friday. "It's real football, difficult to defend." Klopp is a big admirer of Guardiola, the two having managed in the Bundesliga at the same time, for Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich respectively. "I am not in doubt about his quality," added Klopp. "Maybe a few people are but I am not. I respect him a lot. I've played against him a lot and I can say it is quite difficult to play his teams." Analysis from BBC Sport's Simon Stone, who was at Guardiola's news conference Pep Guardiola might have pinned the blame for Manchester City's Champions League exit on his strikers on Friday and he might have rejected the idea he will make wholesale changes to his squad this summer. But there is no doubt his defence will look very different in 2017-18 to how it is now. Of his four full-backs, only Aleksandar Kolarov has a contract beyond the end of this season. It is not beyond the realms of possibility all three will go but Gael Clichy and, maybe, Pablo Zabaleta, are likely to make it at least two. And what of skipper Vincent Kompany, who has featured for 127 minutes since 26 October? He is now fully fit and could not even get a place on the bench for the recent games at Middlesbrough and in Monaco.
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The miner said a number of parties are interested in the assets and it is "actively pursuing options to exit". Shareholder Elliott Management has campaigned for strategic changes at BHP including the sale of its shale operations. It comes as the company reported $5.89bn (£4.56bn) annual net profit. BHP said on Tuesday that it deemed the shale business "non-core" and was exploring options to offload the assets. Chief executive Andrew Mackenzie said a number of parties are interested in acquiring its onshore US oil and gas operations, but would not name the price the company is seeking for the assets. BHP's entry into US shale came at the peak of the fracking boom in 2011. A slump in oil prices slugged the business and forced a $7.2bn writedown last year. BHP chairman Jac Nasser, who retires this year, recently conceded a $20bn investment in shale six years ago was a mistake in hindsight. Analysts have suggested the business could sell for about half that in today's market. New-York based fund manager Elliott Management had been agitating for a sale or other form of divestment of the US shale business. The activist shareholder has publicly campaigned for a series of other changes at BHP, including the elimination of dual-structured Australia and London stock listings, and higher shareholder returns. Plans to sell its US shale operations came as the global miner posted an annual net profit of $5.89bn, following a record $6.39bn loss a year earlier. The result was slightly below analysts' expectations. The miner tripled its final dividend to $0.43 a share, which was also shy of expectations. The Anglo-Australian firm, like other miners, has benefited from a rebound in industrial metals prices after a slump caused by supply gluts and economic slowdown in China. China is the world's biggest buyer of commodities.
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Apostolos Tzitzikostas, governor of Greece's Central Macedonia region, said the number of migrants on the frontier had grown to at least 13,000. A state of emergency would facilitate aid supplies, Greek media report. Earlier, the EU's top migration official warned Greece could be "overwhelmed" by the crisis. Dimitris Avramopoulos, the commissioner for migration, told the BBC other states needed to support his country. "Greece is overrun, is overwhelmed by all these flows," he said. The migrants, most of whom entered Greece illegally by sea from Turkey, are seeking asylum in other EU states to the north. Many are living in flimsy tents since they became stranded around the Idomeni border crossing, after EU countries re-imposed internal border controls and Macedonia sharply reduced the numbers allowed to cross. More than 125,000 people have arrived on Greek shores so far this year, close to 12 times more than arrived in the first three months of 2015. Many are believed to be fleeing conflict in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. Mr Tzitzikostas, whose region shares the same name as the neighbouring country, said there were now 20,000 migrants in Central Macedonia as a whole - more than "60% of the country's entire refugee and migrant flow". "We can no longer shoulder this strain by ourselves," he told Greek broadcaster Skai on a visit to Idomeni on Saturday to distribute humanitarian aid. "It's a huge humanitarian crisis. I have asked the government to declare the area in a state of emergency. This cannot continue for much longer." He also called on Macedonia, a republic of the former Yugoslavia seeking to join the EU, to open its borders immediately. "The European Union needs to implement severe action against the countries that are closing borders today, whether they are members of the European Union or candidate members,'" he said. "This is unacceptable what they are doing." At least 2,000 new migrants are registered in Greece every day, most of them having made a hazardous journey by boat to the Greek islands off Turkey. Earlier this week, EU officials announced an aid plan that would allocate €300m (£233m; $325m) this year to help EU states deal with the migration crisis. The EU is to hold a summit with Turkey in Brussels on Monday to discuss further action to tackle the migrant crisis. A note on terminology: The BBC uses the term migrant to refer to all people on the move who have yet to complete the legal process of claiming asylum. This group includes people fleeing war-torn countries such as Syria, who are likely to be granted refugee status, as well as people who are seeking jobs and better lives, who governments are likely to rule are economic migrants.
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A deadly bee disease has spread worldwide through imports of infected honeybees, according to genetic evidence. Stricter controls are needed to protect bees from other emerging diseases, researchers report in Science journal. The virus together with the Varroa mite can kill-off whole hives, putting bee populations at risk. Lead researcher Dr Lena Bayer-Wilfert of the University of Exeter said European bees are at the heart of the global spread of what she calls a "double blow" for colonies. "This is clearly linked to the human movement of honeybee colonies around the globe," she told BBC News. "It shows a piece of evidence we can't argue with." The pattern of the spread shows the movement of the virus around the world is manmade rather than natural, say scientists. Co-researcher Prof Roger Butlin of the University of Sheffield said Deformed Wing Virus (DWV) was a major threat to honeybee populations across the world with the epidemic "driven by the trade and movement of honeybee colonies". In the research, scientists at the University of Exeter, Sheffield and Salford tracked the emergence of DWV by analysing genetic samples from honeybees and Varroa mites in 32 locations of 17 countries. They found that the epidemic largely spread from Europe to North America and countries such as New Zealand, with the European honeybee as the main transmitter. Prof Stephen Martin of the University of Salford said the combination of the virus and the mite were at the heart of the crash in honeybee populations. "It supports the idea that DWV is the main cause for the colony losses associated with Varroa and that this comes from European bees," he said. Scientists believe the combination is particularly deadly because the parasite feeds on bee larvae, while also injecting the deadly virus into the body of grown bees. The double threat is thought to have wiped out millions of honeybee colonies over recent decades. The researchers are calling for tighter controls on importing honeybees, such as mandatory health screenings and more checks on movements across borders. And they say every effort should be made to stop Varroa entering the few areas that are free of the mite to provide a refuge for conservation purposes. Dr Bayer-Wilfert added: "We must now maintain strict limits on the movement of bees, whether they are known to carry Varroa or not." Commenting on the study, Prof Mark Brown of Royal Holloway University of London said there were already trade controls in place for honeybees - such as checks by vets - but these were clearly not sufficient. "We need better regulation if we want to stop this happening in the future for other viruses that are likely to emerge," he said. The European honeybee is used worldwide for commercial pollination of crops such as nuts and fruit as well as for honey production. Follow Helen on Twitter.
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Ice Factor Kinlochleven has been shut since 29 July when an accidental fire broke out in the sauna area of the building. Nobody was hurt in the incident and the structure of the 119-year-old former Victorian smelter survived. Jamie Smith, of the site's owners Ice Factor International, said he hoped to be able to reopen in December. The clean up has involved melting and removing walls of ice and cleaning thousands individual handholds. He said: "Over the past nine weeks considerable progress has been made by staff and specialist teams to help clean, rebuild and reinstate key facilities. "Though the fire was contained to the back of the facility, including the sauna area, the likes of the heating, ventilation and electrical systems were badly damaged." Mr Smith added: "It is frustrating and disappointing to have been forced to close over our traditionally busy summer and autumn months and to cancel several events. "I am hugely appreciative of the support and understanding of our many loyal customers." Ice Factor Kinlochleven first opened in 2003. Ice Factor International also owns Snow Factor Braehead on the outskirts of Glasgow.
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Gytis Griskevicius denies attacking and drowning Marina Erte, 33, in the bath at her flat in Boston on 20 May 2016. Lincoln Crown Court had previously heard he was motivated by jealousy as Ms Erte was in a new relationship. Mr Griskevicius, 32, of St Ann's Lane, Boston, is accused of murdering Ms Erte just hours after celebrating his birthday at a barbecue with friends. More on this and other stories from across Lincolnshire The court heard evidence from police interviews in which the defendant said his estranged wife had called at his house to wish him happy birthday. He said they had then visited Asda, and bought alcohol before going back to Ms Erte's flat to drink it. He told officers that his estranged wife later "became cheeky" and asked him to go to bed with her. As the interview continued, Mr Griskevicius said: "We went to the bedroom where she took off her clothes and I took off mine." He said they stared having sex, but added: "We didn't manage to finish because we were so drunk" The defendant said he left her home at about 02:00 BST and walked home. "When I left she was quite happy. We had some kisses at the flat. She was alright," he added. He denied murdering Ms Erte and said he was "sad" she was dead. It is alleged Griskevicius drowned his estranged wife with a shower attachment before setting fire to her flat in Boston to destroy the evidence. Ms Erte's naked and badly beaten body was found in the bath at her flat by firemen who had been called out by neighbours. The trial continues.
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HMP Berwyn is expected to open at the end of the month at a cost of £250m. The UK Government will pay for services like health, social care and education at the prison, but is unlikely to pay for its policing. A permanent team of North Wales Police (NWP) officers will be stationed there, but the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has been asked for more money. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner, Arfon Jones, made the request. Otherwise, he said the funding would have to come from the force's own budget - which could mean an increase in police precept through council tax. "It's a £185,000 [estimated cost of policing HMP Berwyn] out of a £143m [NWP annual budget], it's not a vast amount," said Mr Jones. "But, you know we can do a lot more with £185,000. You could probably employ three or four police officers for that, if not more. So any extra police resources are of assistance really. "There will be police officers working within the prison, they will deal with most day to day incidents. It all depends on the seriousness of them. "And the more serious the crimes committed, the more the implication will be on North Wales Police to investigate." The MoJ is responsible for the prison, but policing comes under the Home Office's brief. A Home Office spokesperson said the force was due to receive more money in the 2017-18 settlement, £1.9m more more than in 2015-16. "Decisions on the operational deployment of resources are matters for chief constables, in association with police and crime commissioners, but there is no question that the police still have the resources to do their important work," the spokesperson said. Deputy Chief Constable Gareth Pritchard said the prison would impact resources and the way the force worked, but it had done extensive research and worked closely with relevant authorities and the MoJ. He added: "We will continue to liaise regularly with the Prison Governor and other agencies and I am satisfied that we have plans in place to deal with likely issues as they arise." The complex will hold 2,200 inmates and will be the UK's largest prison.
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9 February 2016 Last updated at 00:47 GMT The Philippines is hit by dozens of typhoons every year, but now genetic engineering is being used to protect crops from the weather. And other innovations such as satellite mapping could help farmers protect their livelihoods. The BBC's Rico Hizon visited Bulacan province, north of Manila, to find out more.
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Ms Suu Kyi will meet President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang, but no other details have been provided. Relations between the countries have cooled in recent years, partly because of violence near their mutual border. Myanmar has been fighting rebels in its eastern Kokang region, which borders China's Yunnan province. China is concerned about violence spilling over and has sent patrols to the border in response. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman told reporters on Wednesday that Ms Suu Kyi's visit would "move forward China and Myanmar's friendly and co-operative relations". He added that China hoped Myanmar "would answer to relevant requests put in by China, stop the warfare, ease the tension, and restore peace, stability and normal order to the China-Myanmar border area at an early date." This visit is meant to improve ties between Myanmar's opposition leader and China but her comments will be closely scrutinised. Many are already calling on Ms Suu Kyi to recognise her similarities to fellow Nobel Peace prize winner Liu Xiaobo during her visit. The Chinese dissident and writer is serving an 11-year prison sentence for "inciting subversion of state power". But authorities said on Wednesday they would not release him as there was "no reason to alter the judgment". Analysts say the government was furious after he was awarded the prize a year after being imprisoned, and will not take kindly to any criticism from Ms Suu Kyi. When China's state news agency announced Aung San Suu Kyi's imminent arrival in Beijing, she was described as a parliamentarian, the leader of a key political party. The fact that she is also a Nobel Peace prize laureate did not merit a mention. And that hints at the political risk that Beijing is taking by hosting Ms Suu Kyi. Her presence will highlight the notable absence of China's own Liu Xiaobo. Mr Liu is one of the principal authors of a petition calling for democracy and an end to one-party rule in China. Just like Ms Suu Kyi, he is being punished for speaking out against authoritarian rule. Mr Liu's wife, who lives under strict house arrest, said she was "very, very happy" to hear about Ms Suu Kyi's visit. But she declined the BBC's request for an interview, explaining over the phone: "I am under close watch from the government and comments I make can delay my visits to Xiaobo and affect how my family is treated (by police)." China media welcome Aung San Suu Kyi Why is Aung San Suu Kyi silent on the Rohingya? Profile: 'The Lady' of Myanmar While Myanmar's military junta was under Western sanctions and Ms Suu Kyi was under house arrest, China remained a loyal ally. But since reforms were introduced in 2011, the government of President Thein Sein has allied itself closely with the US, although China continues to help develop major infrastructure projects in Myanmar. Correspondents say that a democratic Myanmar is a much harder partner for China, but given that Ms Suu Kyi's opposition
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The white Range Rover Revere - with a starting price of £75,000 - was seen parked near Harrods in west London and daubed with angry messages by what appears to be a scorned lover. "Cheater" was painted on both sides of the vehicle while the words, "Hope she was worth it" were marked on the rear window and bonnet. Klo who took the photos said she saw a woman spray-painting the car. "I have no idea who she was - she was just going crazy. "No one tried to stop her. She just left afterwards." The words, "It's over", were also on the car, suggesting the end of any relationship. It is not known who the car owner is but he or she will get a shock when they finally return to their vehicle.
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The 24-year-old has made eight appearances for Worcester this season, three of them in the Premiership. "Newcastle is a club which is set to go places and I want to be part of that. It is a huge opportunity," he said. Sowrey is the sixth Falcons signing for next season following Sam Egerton, Vereniki Goneva,Sam Lockwood, Joel Hodgson and Harrison Orr. "Ben is a quality player and we look forward to his arrival for pre-season," said director of rugby Dean Richards. "He is a strong scrummager, a good line-out technician, very skilful and our sort of all-round player." Newcastle are currently next to bottom of the Premiership, but seven points clear of London Irish with two games remaining.
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5 March 2016 Last updated at 10:13 GMT Brian Starkey found the material at his home in Brampton, Cambridgeshire, with leaflets from the "Yes" and "No" campaigns at the time. Mr Starkey said he kept them simply because he thought they were "quite interesting", with one leaflet stating "you may never have the chance to make this decision again". Just over 67% of voters British voters backed the UK's continued membership of the European Economic Community in the country's first nationwide referendum. This year's EU referendum takes place on 23 June.
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In cities like Sheffield and Hull almost a third of workers can expect higher wages, the living standards think-tank says. But it fears that could see "one wage towns" where employers cope with higher salaries for their most junior staff by failing to put up pay for more experienced workers. The Office for Budget Responsibility has said the policy could cost 60,000 jobs. Paul Harrison, managing director of Sheffield coach firm Central Travel, told the Today programme: "I believe long term we'll probably have to lay people off unless we can put up prices with schools and colleges." The minimum wage for over-25s will be raised to around £9 by 2020. The Treasury describes this as a National Living Wage. The Resolution Foundation was mentioned by the Chancellor George Osborne when he announced the higher wage in the summer budget. It wants city regions that are to be given extra powers - like Manchester and Sheffield - to help businesses with planning and skills shortages. Share of workers affected by 2020 Hull - 31% Sheffield - 28% London - 14% Oxford - 13% The Foundation's head Torsten Bell said many firms didn't know how to respond, and local politicians needed to take action. He said: "They should be focusing on raising awareness in local businesses in their area, particularly in those businesses most affected." A government spokeswoman said: "The independent Office for Budget Responsibility expects the National Living Wage to cost business just 1% of corporate profits. This will be offset by cutting corporation tax to 18% and reducing national insurance contributions for smaller firms." Several large employers including Sainsbury's and Lidl have pledged to put up pay before the new rules come in.
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The family of David Dixon, 50, who lived in Brussels with his partner and young son, said it was "the most terrible news". Mr Dixon had contacted his family after the airport blasts but was missing after the later Metro station blast. The UK government said seven Britons had been injured in Tuesday's attacks. Three were still being treated in hospital, the Foreign Office said. Meanwhile, Belgian officials have named the second suicide bomber in Tuesday's attack at Brussels airport as Najim Zaachraoui, and said that his DNA had been found at sites of the November Paris attacks. Twelve suspects have been arrested in three European countries as police step up efforts to prevent further attacks after the Brussels blasts, which claimed 31 lives and injured about 270 people. The family of Mr Dixon, who was originally from Hartlepool and had also lived in Nottingham, said they had received "the most terrible and devastating news about our beloved David". In a statement, they said: "At this most painful time our family would gratefully appreciate it if we could be left alone to grieve in private." A statement from the UK Foreign Office said: "We can confirm David Dixon lost his life in the attacks which took place in Brussels on Tuesday 22 March 2016. "Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time and our embassy staff are continuing to support them." Mr Dixon had lived in Brussels for about 10 years with his partner, Charlotte Sutcliffe. Why have jihadists targeted Belgium? Why Brussels warning signs were missed From Paris to Brussels: Why the attacks are linked What we know so far Victims and survivors Mr Dixon was working as an IT contractor for securities settlement group Euroclear, which has an office a few Metro stops away from Maelbeek Metro station, the site of the third explosion on Tuesday. Twin blasts had hit Zaventem airport an hour earlier at about 07:00 GMT. Tim Howell, CEO of Euroclear, said: "David was a valued colleague and will be sorely missed." He said "deepest condolences" went out to his partner, son and family. Mr Dixon's friend Simon Hartley-Jones previously described the father-of-one as "a lovely guy" and "an amazing man who deeply, deeply loves his son". Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted: "I am deeply saddened to hear David Dixon was killed in the Brussels attacks. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family." Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond tweeted: "Saddened by the dreadful news of David Dixon's death following the #BrusselsAttacks. My thoughts & condolences are with his family." Mark Beamish, from Birmingham, was among those injured in the explosion at the Maelbeek Metro station. Mr Beamish, 35, told the BBC he had "no memory" of the explosion itself, which left him with cuts to his head and burns to his hands. "I was travelling with a friend so I remember shaking his hand goodbye as I stepped off the train," said the European Parliament worker. "And that's the last thing
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Founded in 2002 by Jonathan Abrams and Ross MacKinnon - two computer programmers working in Silicon Valley, California - Friendster burst onto the scene in March 2003. It was, Mr Abrams was rumoured to have said, a great way to meet girls. By the autumn of 2003 it had amassed three million users and secured millions of dollars worth of investment. Mr Abrams was thrust onto the covers of top magazines and appeared on late-night US talk shows. MySpace, Bebo and Facebook were still nowhere to be seen. Friendster, with its rapidly growing userbase, had the biggest headstart in a race which would come to define the decade. It is a race Friendster ended up losing. Eight years on from its Silicon Valley beginnings, the website barely resembles its original self. A string of software glitches and slow performance plagued the site, and, as competitors loomed, the number of active users plummeted. In the years that followed, many of the brains behind Friendster's early success moved on to other projects - perhaps ruing early missed chances to sell up to Google. And as visitor numbers continue to dwindle, the future appears bleak for the godfather of huge social networks. There may be a twist in the tale yet, though. In December 2009 Friendster was acquired by MOL Global, Asia's leading "online payment solutions provider". While Friendster has all but disappeared from the radar in the US, its take-up in Asia is still strong, and MOL Global is intent on making that count. The site says 90% of its entire traffic comes from from the continent, and Friendster is neck and neck with Facebook in countries like Malaysia and the Philippines. But the company cannot rest on its laurels - it learned that lesson the hard way when, according to the New York Times, Friendster scoffed at early incarnations of MySpace and Bebo. It is now hoping its latest product launch will be the start of a highly profitable resurgence. Friendster Games will draw on the massive success of Farmville, a Facebook-based social game that allows players to build and maintain a farm. Listen to Digital Planet Over 50 million people play Farmville every month - many spending real-world money in order to obtain "Farm cash" to spend on their farms. It is a model which excites Ganesh Kumar Bangah, MOL Global's CEO. "If you'd asked me three years ago whether Farmville, a game where you can go and basically build your farm by buying cows etc would be very popular, I would say you were crazy," he told BBC World Service's Jennifer Pak. He estimates that the social gaming industry will be worth $5 billion by 2012, and Friendster wants a large piece of it. "Just because Friendster started first and lost market share to a competitor, it doesn't mean it cannot re-engineer itself, or re-evolve itself, and be successful again," Mr Ganesh insists. The site offers a suite of games that can be played - like Farmville - directly
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Click or tap below to see full results, provided by the Associated Press. Alabama Alaska Republican caucuses Arkansas Colorado Georgia Massachusetts Minnesota Oklahoma Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia Super Tuesday is all about winning delegates, who endorse a candidate at the party conventions in July. The delegate tracker charts who's ahead in the nomination races. The totals include the delegates won per state, as well as so-called "unpledged" or "super delegates". They are generally party leaders or elected officials, though the Democrats include former officials as well. Each super delegate is entitled to one vote at the convention. AP conducts surveys of these super delegates, and adds them to a candidate's totals if they indicate their support. In the Democratic race, Hillary Clinton has gained the support of more than 500 super delegates so far. Super delegates can - and do - change their minds during the course of the campaign, so the figures may shift as the race unfolds. The delegate tracker is updated automatically. There may be a short delay between the delegates being assigned and the totals changing.
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The men, aged 20 and 30, were arrested on Station Road in Lochgelly on Friday. They are due to appear in court on Monday. Det Insp Colin Robson said: "This was a significant seizure of cocaine that was destined for our streets and shows the commitment of Police Scotland to removing controlled drugs from our communities."
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Stornoway High consulted on a split after the General Assembly voted last May for a proposal that would allow gay men and women to become ministers. The issue has caused divisions in some congregations, with opponents arguing that it goes against the word of God. About 100 people will continue to worship at Stornoway High on Lewis. The group of 250 includes the entire kirk session. The new Free Church congregation - who are without a minister - is worshipping in a primary school in Stornoway. Former Stornoway High session clerk Christopher Martin said: "We have always said we wanted to continue in a Presbyterian setting, and having looked at a number of possibilities it became clear that the most favourable and accommodating was to join the Free Church." He added: "Sadly our congregation could simply not identify with the general direction of the Church of Scotland is headed in, and the sensible option was to leave." Reverend David Meredith, a Free Church minister in Inverness and a former moderator, has been leading a working group set up to handle requests from congregations seeking to join the Free Church. He said: "The High fellowship is well known as a lively and forward looking group and we are delighted to welcome them into the denomination. "We are conscious that the process of disengagement from the Church of Scotland has been a painful experience for them but we hope we can offer a home which presents a Biblical vision for contemporary Scotland." The Church of Scotland said it was "saddened" by the group's decision to leave the Kirk. John Cunningham, interim session clerk at Stornoway High Church of Scotland and also Moderator of Presbytery of Lewis, said: "We still regard them as our brothers and sisters in Christ and wish them well in the path they have chosen. "Almost 100 will continue to worship in Stornoway High Church where services have been held since 1909. There is a sense of peace among those who remain." The Very Reverend David Arnott who is acting coordinator of the office of principal clerk in the Church of Scotland, added: "There is a sadness that these members have left but we are happy that they have found another home."
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The election commission (Inec) said it hoped to announce the winner on Monday. The UN has praised the poll despite technical hitches, protests and violence linked to Boko Haram. Voting spilled into a second day in some parts of Nigeria after problems with new electronic card readers. President Jonathan was among those unable to cast his vote using the technology, which was introduced to prevent fraud. His Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who had opposed the card readers, called it a "huge national embarrassment". The Inec chair, Attahiru Jega, stressed that only a fraction of the 150,000 card readers being used nationwide had failed. The vote had been delayed by six weeks because of the insurgency by Boko Haram militants. Unpredictable poll Nigeria decides 2015: Full coverage The Islamists attacked polling stations in north-eastern states, with a curfew declared in Bauchi State after fighting between the security forces and the group. The UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon praised the "determination and resilience" of Nigerian voters, despite the reports of attacks by Boko Haram and others. He said in a statement voting had been "largely peaceful and orderly". His comments have been echoed by the regional bloc Ecowas, who urged Nigerians to accept the result. But there has been tension in the southern Rivers State, where thousands protested against alleged killings of opposition workers and voting irregularities. Inec said it was "concerned" by the complaints, adding that one of their offices was set on fire during the unrest. Results of the voting are expected to pour in through Sunday night but so far there is no official indication of which party is in the lead. The PDP has dominated Nigerian politics since 1999, but Gen Buhari's All Progressives Congress is viewed as a serious challenge. Voters are also electing members of the house of representatives and the senate.
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It will pay taxes on UK and some international sales through the hub. The move is unusual for a US technology company, many of which set up international headquarters in Ireland or other European countries due to tax breaks. However, the European Commission has been cracking down on some of the tech companies' tax deals. In addition, the OECD has has been pushing for G20 measures on corporate tax avoidance. Claire Valoti, general manager of Snap Group in the UK, said: "We believe in the UK creative industries. The UK is where our advertising clients are, where more than 10 million daily Snapchatters are, and where we've already begun to hire talent." The messaging app parent company already had a UK office in London, but as of Tuesday, the office will operate as its international hub. Revenue from sales made to UK customers will be booked in the UK. Sales staff in the UK will also handle clients in countries outside the US which do not have a Snap sales force, and those revenues will also be recorded in the UK. Analysis: Rory Cellan-Jones, BBC technology correspondent It's a great boost for London's global reputation as a hub for creative industries - but the economic impact of Snap Inc's decision to base its international hub in the UK may be limited. At the moment, the firm's UK workforce is just 75 strong, and although that will expand, it's hardly the equivalent of a car plant in Sunderland - though baristas in Soho will be grateful for the opportunity to sell a lot more decaf skinny lattes. But this does signal that post Brexit London, with its skilled workforce, its strength in advertising and its relatively low tax rates will remain a very attractive location for tech firms, especially those that aren't moving physical goods across borders. And, as the EU cracks down on sweetheart tax deals in Ireland and Luxembourg, the UK may look even more attractive. But there is one clear message from today's announcement - it really is time for ageing technology correspondents to get to grips with how Snapchat works. The messaging app has been expanding its London operations, growing its office in the city from around six staff last year to more than 75. The company says it has 150 million daily active users around the world, with 50 million in Europe. Many US technology companies, including Apple, Facebook, Google, and Twitter, have set up international headquarters in countries with lower corporate tax rates than the UK, such as Ireland. However, a number of authorities, including the European Commission, have been investigating those deals. In August last year, the European Commission said that Apple should pay Ireland €13bn (£11bn) in back taxes, a ruling Apple is appealing against.
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Roedd Mohammed Haji Sadiq wedi ymosod ar y plant wrth iddo gynnal gwersi astudio'r Coran. Clywodd Llys y Goron Caerdydd ei fod wedi "manteisio ar ei sefyllfa" ac roedd wedi cyffwrdd â'r merched yn amhriodol fel ffordd o ddisgyblu'r plant. Cafwyd Sadiq yn euog o'r troseddau yn dilyn achos ym mis Mehefin. Yn ôl y dystiolaeth roedd yn cam-drin y plant os oedden nhw'n gwneud camgymeriad wrth ddarllen y Coran. Fe ddigwyddodd y troseddu dros gyfnod o ddegawd rhwng 1996 a 2006 yn Mosg Madina yn Ffordd Woodville, Caerdydd. Clywodd y rheithgor yn ei achos fod Sadiq yn defnyddio ffon i daro'r plant, ac y byddai'n bygwth ei ddisgyblion ifanc. Cafwyd y cyn-athro yn euog o 14 cyhuddiad o ymosodiadau rhyw ar blant ac yn ddieuog ar un cyhuddiad. Bu Sadiq yn dysgu yn y mosg am 30 mlynedd hyd nes 2006 pan gaeodd yr adeilad yn dilyn tân. Bydd yn rhaid iddo gofrestru fel troseddwr rhyw am weddill ei oes.
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It is understood the deal for the 31-year-old could be worth up to £5m, depending on add-on clauses. The Scotland international made 280 appearances for the Bluebirds after arriving from Norwich City on a free transfer in 2009. He is the first senior player to join the Tigers since they secured promotion back to the Premier League in May. Cardiff executive director Ken Choo said that the club were "saddened to see him go", but added that "we felt it would be wrong to stand in the way of him moving back to the Premier League." Marshall could make his Hull debut against Burnley on 10 September. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.
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They said 43 others, including seven journalists, were injured after bombs exploded at the Dayah hotel - although there have been no official numbers. Somali security minister Abdirizak Omar Mohamed earlier said four attackers had been killed by security forces. The Islamist militant group al-Shabab has said it carried out the attack. Eyewitnesses said the attackers used a vehicle laden with explosives to blast their way into the hotel, where members of parliament were believed to be staying. Shortly after the first blast, another vehicle exploded, killing and wounding more people who had gathered in the area. Survivors described how hotel residents hid under beds and others jumped out of windows to escape from the attackers. Hassan Nur told the AP news agency: "They [the gunman] kicked down room doors and at some point posed themselves as rescue teams by telling those inside to come out, (only) to kill them.'' Police officer Colonel Abdiqadir Hussein told Reuters that security forces had later managed to secure the building. "We have rescued the people and concluded the operation at Dayah hotel," he said. "The security forces are now inside the hotel." The hotel is located less than a mile from Somalia's presidential palace and is popular with dignitaries. The attack comes at a time when the country is preparing for indirect elections where MPs are set to choose a president.
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Holyrood's devolution committee has already backed bringing back the visas, which allowed students to remain in Scotland to work after graduation but were withdrawn in 2012. The Scottish Affairs Committee said returning the visas could help fill skills gaps in key professions. The UK government said it would study the evidence put forward. All of Holyrood's political parties want to see the visas brought back, alongside universities colleges and businesses. Edinburgh University has warned of a "brain drain of global talent" caused by top talent moving away from Scotland after graduation. MPs on the Scottish Affairs Committee said taking away the visa had made Scotland less attractive to international students, citing a drop of 80% in non-EU students remaining in the country after graduation. Current visa arrangements mean international students struggle to find a job after graduating within the four month time-scale and minimum-salary thresholds "are not reflective of graduate salaries in Scotland", the committee found. It heard businesses had also been put off sponsoring students as current arrangements were "bureaucratic, costly and time-consuming". Committee chairman and SNP MP Pete Wishart said: "We currently have a situation where people come to Scotland from around the world to spend three or four years here being educated and becoming settled in our society. "Then we raise unnecessary barriers preventing these talented individuals from staying and contributing to our economy. "There has been an almost universal call for change and the UK government must give assurances that it will take heed and give proper consideration to reforms." Scottish European and International Development Minister Humza Yousaf said the report proved pressure was growing on the UK government, calling on Immigration Minister James Brokenshire to reconsider his position. Scottish Secretary David Mundell has previously said he would listen to concerns. A spokesman for the UK government said: "We have been clear that we will examine any evidence which the committee, or other interested parties, might produce about the effectiveness of post-study work schemes and any suggestions they have for further improvements. "The UK has excellent post-study work opportunities for students who wish to stay and work after graduating. Graduates can stay if they get a graduate-level job, get an internship or become a graduate entrepreneur." Holyrood MSPs and SNP MPs have also hit out at the UK government's immigration bill, which among other measures proposes a new offence of illegal working.
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The England international, 24, has passed his medical and could face Arsenal in Saturday's opening Premier League game at the Emirates Stadium. "I'd heard about a potential move at the start of the summer," he said. "Now is the time when I need to get back to playing every week." Kelly made his Liverpool debut in 2008 and went on to make 62 appearances.
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The Swans have valued Wales midfielder Allen at £20m as they seek to replace Everton target Gylfi Sigurdsson. Clement would not address the Allen interest, but did say he hopes to conclude the sale of Sigurdsson. "I'm not going to speak about incoming players. The only situation that's important is the Gylfi Sigurdsson transfer," he said. "If that goes through then we can speak about other players. "Nothing's going to be certain until Sigurdsson's future is certain." Speaking after the Swans' 0-0 draw at Southampton on the opening weekend of the Premier League season, Clement conceded the sale of last term's player of the season is close to completion. Media playback is not supported on this device "There's a difference on opinion in the valuation of the player, but I don't think it's far off," he said. "I get the sense it is closer though." Sigurdsson did not play against Southampton, a situation Clement feels is unfair on supporters. For their part Southampton were without Virgil van Dijk, who has made a transfer request. The former Chelsea coach believes the transfer window, which runs until the end of August, should close sooner. "With no Sigurdsson for us and no Virgil Van Dijk, you can make the case that fans, team-mates, coaches, viewers around the world, are being short-changed," Clement said. "What would be a better situation is if the window closed before the start of the season. "Then clubs would know their group for the first game, and who is and who isn't available. "I don't really understand why it isn't the case and, in my opinion, it should be changed." Clement says Swansea have decided to leave out Sigurdsson, due to the potential for him to suffer injury before his switch to Goodison Park. "You're potentially playing a player who might be physically well and might say that he'll play, but what's the motivation like? "The other thing is in this period, if the player gets injured in a full-on, full throttle Premier League game, any potential deal is gone," he said. "The decision (not to play him) was made between me, the player and the club that it was the wisest thing to do." Meanwhile, Swansea have signed 21-year-old striker Courtney Baker-Richardson on a two-year deal from National League North side Leamington FC. The former Coventry City youth player will link up with the Swansea Under-23 squad.
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Media playback is unsupported on your device 4 September 2014 Last updated at 08:11 BST Fire fighters said the blaze spread quickly in Siskiyou County. They're are also battling a number of smaller fires. Around 250 homes have been evacuated, but up to 750 are at risk. The blaze has already destroyed 100 square miles of forest, but so far no-one's been hurt and no houses have been damaged. The fire was sparked by lightning in mid-August.
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He was a 14-year-old farm labourer at the start of World War II when his boss delayed paying him and eight others. Taking matters into his own young hands he led a protest on the Sussex farm and successfully demanded the money. More than 70 years later, he faces a more fearsome challenge in the High Court as he tries to force police to destroy secret records held on him. The 86-year-old used the Data Protection Act to discover the National Public Order Intelligence Unit (NPOIU) had kept records of his peaceful attendance at 55 demonstrations between 2005 and 2009. He claims they recorded masses of "trivial" data about him, including that he carried a sketch pad and whether he had shaved or not. He has now been granted permission to take his case to the High Court. NPOIU said it would be inappropriate to comment in light of the ongoing legal process. The demonstrations, mainly outside an arms factory in Brighton with his daughter Linda, were the latest in a long line of protests which began with defiance on a Sussex farm. Recalling the incident, Mr Catt said: "The owner was a terrible man, a tyrant who used to rant and rave. "It was raining hard and we were soaked. I demanded he paid the men, who were a lot older than myself. "There was so much electricity running through me at the time the owner eventually paid the eight of us." His taste for standing up to authority continued when he was enlisted into the RAF during the war. After landing what he described as a "plum job" working in the briefing room of RAF Tangmere, near Chichester, he protested to his superiors over the "dirty and filthy" conditions of the sick bay. His outburst saw him confined to barracks for a month as punishment for insubordination. "That's what first got me into the bad books of the authorities," he said. Mr Catt's life after the war reads like a potted history of modern political protest. He took part in demonstrations over nuclear weapons, the Vietnam war, perceived racism by the Metropolitan Police in the 1980s and poll tax. More recently he protested over the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the increase in tuition fees. As an accomplished artist he was recorded several times by police for sketching the protests, a hobby he has pursued since he was a young child. "Protesting makes me feel twice as young," he said. "There's very few of my age group - the protesters are young people and it's their future not ours. "I never feel that I'm too old for it - on the contrary I try to embody the rights of humanity and combine it with my art. "You put uniforms on people and they carry out orders without question." Linda Catt, who is also a peace activist, said her father was a "great source of inspiration" and his High Court challenge was the first of its kind. "He
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The figures have been compiled by the price comparison website MoneySuperMarket from its own records. The website looked at the details given by 11 million people who sought car insurance quotes in the past year. Scaffolders had the highest rate of convictions at 5.7 per 1,000 drivers, while typists had the lowest rate at just 0.021 per 1,000. Other types of employees in the top 10 for drink- and drug-driving convictions were ground workers, building labourers, roofers, labourers, road workers, plasterers, soldiers, bricklayers and fitters. Kevin Pratt at MoneySuperMarket, said: "Although it's no excuse, perhaps it's not surprising that manual labour jobs are most likely to have a drink or drug conviction as the desire to relax with a pint, after a long strenuous day, could be high." "The only job in the top 10 which bucks the trend is a soldier - but that's still a very physical job." The jobs with the lowest rates of admitted convictions - after typists - were police officers, clerks, health visitors, driving instructors, taxi drivers, nursery workers, occupational therapists, vets and building society clerks.
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Negotiations drew to a close on Saturday afternoon without agreement and are set to resume on Monday. But Mr Adams said a deal was unlikely to happen by Monday when the Northern Ireland secretary is due to update MPs on his next course of action. Earlier, the DUP accused Sinn Féin of having a "shopping list" of demands. The mood music from the negotiations has not been good over the past 24 hours, with each side blaming each other for refusing to compromise on a number of contentious issues. Matrimonial matters meant the leaders of both Sinn Féin and the DUP temporarily paused their participation in the talks on Saturday Negotiations finished on Saturday when Mr Adams and other Sinn Féin negotiators left to attend a rally protesting against Northern Ireland's ban on same-sex marriage. They had to get to the Belfast city centre demonstration by 15:00 BST. It is understood that the DUP leader Arlene Foster attended a wedding on Saturday morning, but returned to the negotiations at Stormont Castle after the ceremony. Mrs Foster and Sinn Féin's northern leader, Michelle O'Neill, spoke separately to Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday night. Mrs May urged them to reach an agreement and said the government would do everything it could to help bring the talks to a successful conclusion. But speaking on Saturday, Mr Adams said: "The DUP are showing no urgency about dealing with the equality and rights issues, which caused the collapse of the political institutions. "There is little prospect that they will do this before Monday. "There is no agreement on Acht na Gaeilge [Irish language act], the Bill of Rights, marriage equality, respect, anti-sectarian measures or legacy issues. Equality, rights and respect are the only basis for sustainable institutions." The Sinn Féin leader said this could only be achieved with "a step change in the DUP position". "A starting point for all the parties and especially the DUP has to be that there can be no return to the status quo. The institutions have to deliver for all citizens," he said. On Friday night, the DUP's Christopher Stalford said Sinn Féin had presented a "shopping list" of demands and was refusing to go back into government until they had received every item on their list. He also said that politicians needed to stop "using culture as a stick to poke each other with". Secretary of State James Brokenshire has the option of extending the talks, calling another assembly election or reintroducing direct rule. On Saturday, he said: "I still believe power-sharing can happen, but it has not happened yet." Mr Brokenshire said there were no deadlines but he would be making a statement to Parliament on Monday afternoon to update the House of Commons on what the next steps in the talks might look like. On the BBC's Any Questions on Friday, he said that the absence of devolved government in Northern Ireland "cannot continue for much longer". Mr Brokenshire said the Northern Ireland Civil Service
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The party's leader Andrew Holness, 43, vowed to create jobs, grow the economy and improve education and healthcare. Labor won 33 of the country's 63 seats in a vote with a 47% turnout, beating the People's National Party of Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller. Jamaica is heavily indebted, but austerity measures introduced by Ms Simpson Miller have led to growth. "We don't take it that we have won a prize," Mr Holness told supporters. "The cost of victory is to keep the commitments we have made." During the campaign, Mr Holness said he wanted to turn Jamaica into "the Silicon Valley of the Caribbean". Youth unemployment in the country currently stands at 38%. In 2013, under Ms Simpson Miller, the country agreed to a four-year International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan package in exchange for swapping its debt. Inflation fell to a 48-year low during her time in office. Last year GDP grew by 1.3%, according to World Bank figures.
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Plans for the Home and Foreign offices to find up to 40% of savings leaves "missing links" in financing, the Royal United Services Institute said. The "credibility" of government's defence policy was at risk, it added. A Treasury spokesman said "security comes first". In July, Chancellor George Osborne launched his spending review with a call for £20bn of cuts to Whitehall budgets. Mr Osborne wrote to all departments, including the Foreign Office and Home Office, asking them to model two scenarios setting out how 25% or 40% of real-terms savings could be achieved by 2019-20. The government is also carrying out its strategic defence and security review (SDSR), which will set out the threats to national security and how the government will respond. It is due to be published within days of the spending review statement in November. The government has already pledged to meet Nato's target of spending 2% of national income on defence and to increase annual spending on the Ministry of Defence by 0.5% for the rest of the decade. But defence think tank the Royal United Services Institute (Rusi) argues that key agencies funded by the budgets of the Foreign Office and Home Office - like the National Crime Agency - should also be protected if the government wants a coherent security strategy. "Were cuts of this magnitude to be made, the implications for national security could be considerable," Rusi's report said. It added: "No comparable protection has been extended to the departments and agencies responsible for tackling the security challenges posed by organised crime and illegal migration, or in support of UK international diplomacy." Additional spending totalling £400m by 2019-20 would be needed to protect these areas, Rusi said. The BBC's defence correspondent, Jonathan Beale, said that previously challenges posed by migration had not featured highly in the government's National Security Strategy. Rusi research director Professor Malcolm Chalmers said the government had made commitments that the UK was "willing to devote the resources necessary to remain a serious power on the international stage, backing up its ambitions with real increases in funding for both defence and development". But he added: "If the SDSR were to be accompanied by steep reductions in spending on the diplomatic network, or by significant cuts in the resources available for combating organised crime and illegal migration, it could risk undermining the wider coherence and credibility of the review. "The government would be open to the criticism that it was prepared to devote substantial resources to meeting international norms for defence and aid spending, while cutting spending in areas more directly related to national security, foreign policy and prosperity objectives." An HM Treasury spokesman said: "The government is clear that security comes first - the economic security of a country that lives within its means and the national security of a Britain that defends itself and its values. "That is why the chancellor committed additional resources in the summer Budget to the defence and security of the realm, committing to meet
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One Love Manchester is raising money for those affected by the suicide bombing at the end of Ariana Grande's performance at the Manchester Arena. She is returning to the city, joined by stars including Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Katy Perry and Take That. It is not yet known how the unfolding London attack might affect the event. Grande tweeted after the incident in the capital that she was "praying for London". The Manchester attack killed 22 people - including children and teenagers who saw the show as well as parents arriving at the arena to pick them up at the end of the night. The youngest victim was just eight years old. Ariana Grande is going to be performing, having said she wanted to return to the "incredibly brave city" to spend time with her fans, and to "honour and raise money for the victims and their families". She's bringing a host of stars with her - Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Coldplay, Usher, Pharrell, Little Mix, Robbie Williams, Black Eyed Peas, Niall Horan and Take That are all on the bill. The Old Trafford cricket ground has a 50,000 capacity and tickets sold out within 20 minutes when they went on general sale. Some tickets were set aside for fans at the original concert, who were promised free entry. Ticketmaster said 14,200 tickets were being held for them. People have been asked not to bring bags, "for speed of entry", and will be searched as they enter the grounds. Full details are here. Proceeds will go to the We Love Manchester emergency fund, which has been set up by Manchester City Council, in conjunction with the British Red Cross. Organisers expect at least £2m to be raised from the event. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.
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His hiring follows the sacking of Tykes assistant Tommy Wright, who was named in a Daily Telegraph investigation alleging corruption in football. Wright has denied breaking any law or Football Association and Fifa rules. Clapham, 40, left his previous role as first-team coach at League One side Coventry on 29 September. He joined the Sky Blues coaching staff in June 2015, having previously worked alongside manager Tony Mowbray at Middlesbrough.
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The Electoral Commission said Royal Mail was told not to fold leaflets with its material but there were instances where this had been breached. Caerphilly MP Wayne David said it had happened "in large parts of Wales". Royal Mail said it was not its policy to fold leaflets together. A spokesman said: "It appears that in a small number of cases some leaflets may have been folded together with other mail simply for ease of posting through letter boxes. This is not our policy. "All staff have again been reminded that this is not our policy. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and have already spoken to the Electoral Commission." Mr David raised the issue in parliament, saying: "In large parts of Wales this leaflet has been distributed by post inside a very, very good leaflet from the Electoral Commission which explains the voting system for Welsh assembly and the PCC elections. "We are trying to get to the root to how this happened but if in fact it's the Royal Mail that is responsible for this, will he [the speaker] join me in condemning them?" An Electoral Commission spokeswoman said it was a politically neutral organisation and did not support any referendum campaigning organisation. "We have raised these concerns with Royal Mail," she said.
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She surpassed the tenure of Queen Victoria in September and has now reigned for nearly 64 years. The Queen, who turns 90 in April, carried out 306 engagements in the UK and 35 overseas. This was more than the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry combined - but fewer than Prince Charles. It was also a busy year for the Duke of Edinburgh, who took part in 217 UK engagements and 33 abroad, despite turning 94 in June. Prince Harry and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had 198 engagements in the UK and 94 abroad between them. The duchess did not travel overseas, largely because she gave birth to Princess Charlotte in May, while the duke combines his royal duties with his role as a helicopter co-pilot with the East Anglian Air Ambulance, which he started in July. Prince Harry left the Army in June after 10 years' service, before spending the summer as a volunteer with conservation experts in southern Africa. The Prince of Wales undertook 380 engagements at home and 147 abroad, but this was fewer than his sister Anne, the Princess Royal, who carried out 456 engagements in the UK and 88 overseas. The figures were compiled by Times reader Tim O'Donovan, who does so every year based on engagements announced in the Court Circular - the official record of engagements carried out by royals. He told the newspaper: "During the year the Queen became the longest-reigning British monarch; the number of engagements carried out by her majesty in her 90th year and by the Duke of Edinburgh, who will be 95 in June, is remarkable. "Except for Christmas Day and Easter Day, the Queen never has a day off from the official red boxes which pursue her everywhere."
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Chasing 60 to claim their first win of the tournament, Ireland mustered only 47-7 in Dharamsala. Paul van Meekeren twice claimed two wickets in two balls in figures of 4-11, and Roelof van der Merwe took 2-3. Stephan Myburgh hit 27 off 18 balls and George Dockrell took 3-7 in the Netherlands' 59-5 after rain delayed play by two hours and 40 minutes. Ireland, who lost to Oman in their opening game before an abandoned match against Bangladesh ended their hopes of qualification, finish bottom of Group A. Bangladesh and Oman meet at 14:00 GMT in the final game of the first group stage, with the winners going through to the Super 10s, which start on Tuesday. As well as seamer Van Meekeren bowled on a slow surface, the moment of the match belonged to Pieter Seelaar. His catch to dismiss Kevin O'Brien for a second-ball duck - running to his left at deep mid-wicket before diving full length to hold on to a flat pull just above the ground - rivalled Sikandar Raza's leaping effort for Zimbabwe against Scotland. It also sparked an Ireland collapse of six wickets for 16 runs, with Van Meekeren removing any doubt over the outcome by dismissing Max Sorensen and Dockrell in the final over. "The catch swung the game in our favour," said Netherlands captain Peter Borren. Ireland captain William Porterfield said: "We didn't see it home. We didn't play smart cricket. "We haven't been good enough when we've been on the pitch. We haven't been up to scratch."
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16 March 2017 Last updated at 14:19 GMT Emma Vardy takes a look for the Daily Politics.
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James Hipwell, who was jailed in 2006 for writing about firms whose shares he owned, said he witnessed repeated privacy infringements at the paper. He told the Leveson Inquiry into media ethics that he overheard showbiz journalists openly talking about it. Publisher Trinity Mirror has insisted its journalists work within the law. It has also said they work within the Press Complaints Commission's (PCC) code of conduct. Meanwhile, Heather Mills, the former wife of singer Sir Paul McCartney, has said in a statement that she never disclosed private voicemail messages from her ex-husband to former Daily Mirror editor Piers Morgan. It comes after the former tabloid editor, now an interviewer for American broadcaster CNN, told the inquiry on Tuesday he had listened to a voicemail message left to her by Sir Paul. Mr Morgan, who firmly denied any knowledge of hacking under his editorship, refused to say when or where he had heard the message - because he wanted to protect "a source". He said he had no reason to believe phone hacking was going on. Ms Mills said she would be "more than happy" to answer any questions the inquiry had for her about the subject. CNN said it was "seeking a response to the Mills statement from Morgan". On Wednesday, Mr Hipwell told the inquiry he had never been given a copy of the code during his time at the paper, under Mr Morgan's editorship. He said he never heard reference to the code, and said there were no visible signs of ethical leadership. In a statement read to the inquiry, he stated: "I witnessed journalists carrying out repeated privacy infringements using what has now become a well-known technique - to hack into the voicemail systems of celebrities, their friends, publicists and public relations executives. Follow Ross Hawkins on Twitter "The openness and frequency of their hacking activities gave me the impression that hacking was considered a bog-standard journalistic tool for gathering information." Mr Hipwell said he sat next to the showbiz team, where hacking took place daily. "Showbiz hacks discussed techniques and products of hacking openly," his statement said. "I would go as far as to say it happened every day. It became apparent that a great number of stories... would come from that source." He described Mr Morgan as "very hands-on" and the "beating heart" of the newspaper, and said the editor spent half an hour every day discussing the showbiz reporters' stories. "Showbusiness is very close to his heart... and a lot of people who had worked on the showbusiness desk had come from the Sun and they were old friends," he said. "Nothing really happened on that desk without Piers knowing about it." On one occasion in 2000, Mr Hipwell said he saw a journalist openly hack into Mr Morgan's phone. "I don't think it elicited a great deal of information, but he certainly tried," he said. Mr Hipwell said he did not report that he had witnessed hacking because senior editors accepted it.
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England are just one match away from lifting the cup - so here's everything you need to know before the big day. England will play either India or Australia on Sunday. The match will be held at Lord's, which is a famous cricket ground in London. Tickets have sold out, with 26,500 fans expected to attend. Heather Knight She's England's captain and a ferocious batsman. Heather was also part of the world record-breaking team that played the highest ever game of cricket on Mount Kilimanjaro. Anya Shrubsole Anya is England's vice-captain and is a strong bowler - but her batting also came in pretty useful at the semi-finals. She made the winning runs against South Africa to edge England into the final. Sarah Taylor For wicketkeeper Sarah, just making it to the tournament was a big deal. She's been suffering from anxiety over the past year. She had a great semi-final against South Africa, notably speedily stumping their batsman Trisha Chetty. Take a big breath - because there are loads! In a nutshell, there are 11 players in a cricket team. One team bats, the other bowls and fields. Then they swap over. A player called a bowler carries the ball towards two sets of wooden sticks called stumps, which are 22 yards (20 metres) apart at either end of a piece of ground called the wicket. The bowler's job is to then throw the ball, aiming it one set of stumps, hoping it will hit them and knock tiny pieces of wood, called bails, off the top of them. A player from the opposing team - called a batsman - stands to one side of the stumps the bowler is aiming at, waiting for them to throw the ball. The batsman tries to stop the ball hitting the stumps, using a piece of wood called a bat. There are a few ways of getting out, which can get complicated! The fielding team could hit the stumps with the ball while you are batting, or they could catch the ball you have hit. There's also the LBW (leg-before-wicket). The batsman is not allowed to use their legs to stop the ball hitting the wicket. If they do, and the umpire (cricket referee) thinks the ball would have hit the stumps, the player is out LBW. The 10 members of the fielding team who are not bowling stand around the field and try to stop the batting team scoring runs. Batsman bat in pairs, so one stands at the stumps the bowler is bowling at, and the other stands at the opposite end. When a batsman is out one of his teammates replaces him, until 10 players are out and only one is left, at this point the team is 'all out'. Since the last player is not allowed to bat on their own, the batting team have to stop and the teams swap. Bowlers bowl the ball in sets of six, called overs. Batsman stay in and try to score
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The 14 cases of misuse by council staff recorded in 2012 included suggestive comments, threats, and criticism of the authorities concerned. Powys council sacked one worker and gave final written warnings to two others, while Gwynedd and Torfaen also reported three cases each. Ten Welsh councils said they had recorded no misuse of social media. The figures were obtained in a Freedom of Information (FoI) request by BBC Wales' Welsh-language news website, Newyddion Ar-lein. Powys council recorded three cases of misuse of Facebook. One employee "sent messages of an inappropriate and suggestive nature to a learner through Facebook". This person was immediately suspended and their fixed term contract was later terminated. Two employees received a final written warning, one for "posting worrying comments" and the other for "bringing the council into possible disrepute by posting inappropriate comments". In a statement Powys council said: "The use of social media within the council is limited during core working hours unless staff members request access for business purposes to update information for the public. "In which case, they have to submit a business case to our communications team for approval." In Gwynedd, three council employees received a written warning for disparaging the council on Facebook. There were three cases of misuse in Torfaen in 2012, but the council would not release details claiming it would be "contrary to the principles of the Data Protection Act". There were disciplinary procedures in Swansea after a council employee "made threats and inappropriate comments" on Facebook about other staff. In Bridgend, one staff member was disciplined for misuse of Twitter outside the workplace. One Ceredigion council employee received a written warning for criticising the council's services on Facebook. In Caerphilly an employee received "advice and support" after posting inappropriate comments outside the workplace on Twitter. One case was recorded in Carmarthenshire, where an employee made inappropriate comments outside work hours on Facebook, for which they received a written warning and was monitored for six months. An employee of Rhondda Cynon Taf council was given an informal warning following "inappropriate and personal comments" on a website. There was one investigation into alleged misuse of social media in Newport council in 2012, but it was decided that "there was no case to answer". No cases of misuse were recorded in Blaenau Gwent, Vale of Glamorgan, Cardiff, Conwy, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Pembrokeshire, Flintshire, Anglesey, and Wrexham. Neath Port Talbot council did not respond to the FoI request, and Denbighshire council said that the cost of retrieving the information from its records was too great. Matthew Sinclair, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said councils were right to take action against those misusing social media. "Taxpayers want to know that council staff are using their time properly and getting value for local residents' cash," he said. "Whilst social media can be useful for letting residents know what the council are up to and for increasing transparency, it's important that it's not misused. "If council staff are posting inappropriate comments on social
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Serious problems with BA's systems led to thousands of passengers having their plans disrupted on Saturday. Passengers described "chaotic" scenes at the airports, with some criticising BA for a lack of information. The airline apologised and said it was refunding and rebooking customers. BA advised customers to continue checking the status of their flight on its website www.ba.com before travelling to the airport. The airline said there was no evidence the computer problems were the result of a cyber attack. The company's chief executive Alex Cruz had said it was believed "the root cause was a power supply issue". Other airlines flying in and out of the two airports were unaffected. The IT failure had affected check-in and operational systems, including customer service phone lines. BA said although some of its IT systems have returned, "there will be some knock-on disruption to our schedules as aircraft and crews are out of position around the world. "We are repositioning some aircraft during the night to enable us to operate as much of our schedule as possible throughout Sunday." A BA spokesman added: "We are continuing to work hard to restore all of our IT systems... "We are extremely sorry for the huge disruption caused to customers throughout Saturday and understand how frustrating their experiences will have been. "We are refunding or rebooking customers who suffered cancellations on to new services as quickly as possible and have also introduced more flexible rebooking policies for anyone due to travel on Sunday and Monday who no longer wishes to fly to/from Heathrow or Gatwick." Earlier, the airline said most long-haul flights due to land in London on Sunday were expected to arrive as normal. The GMB union had suggested the failure could have been avoided, had the airline not outsourced its IT work. BA denied the claim, saying: "We would never compromise the integrity and security of our IT systems". Aviation expert Julian Bray told the BBC the IT failure had an impact on planes taking off, as well as baggage systems, and staff access to computers. "This is a very serious problem, they should have been able to switch to an alternative system - surely British Airways should be able to do this," he said. BA aircraft landing at Heathrow had also been unable to park as outbound aircraft could not vacate the gates, which resulted in passengers being stuck on aircraft. Delays were also reported in Rome, Prague, Milan, Stockholm and Malaga due to the system failure, which coincided with a bank holiday weekend and the start of the half-term holiday for many people in the UK. Some passengers reported having to leave Heathrow without their luggage on Saturday. BA confirmed the IT failure had led to a "significant number" of bags being left at the airport. It urged passengers not to return to collect their luggage, saying it would be returned to them via courier free of charge.
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Fletcher, in at number six as a nightwatchman, helped his side from their overnight 96-4 to 305 all out. He was run out just short of a maiden first-class century, slipping after been sent back by James Pattinson (59). Durham reached 162-5 at the close, leading by 19 runs, but with opener Keaton Jennings unbeaten on 62. Much will depend on England Test batsman Jennings if the hosts, who began the season on minus 48 points because of last season's financial issues, are to start 2017 with a positive result. The match was turned in Notts' favour by an eighth-wicket partnership of 108 between Fletcher and Australia pace bowler Pattinson, who made a career-best 89 not out in the win at Leicestershire in their first match of the season. Jake Ball (2-46) made early inroads with the ball before Pattinson (2-24) broke a fourth-wicket stand of 71 between Jennings and Paul Collingwood (40) when the latter edged to Riki Wessels, who took a stunning high catch at first slip.
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The extra day off - Japan now has 16 public holidays a year - became law in 2014 but is just taking effect. The campaign to have a Mountain Day was a longstanding cause for hiking and mountain-related groups, who wanted to celebrate Japan's terrain and its connection to the nation's geography and culture. Japan also likes to have something specific to celebrate on each public holiday, such as Greenery Day in May, Marine Day in July and Respect for the Aged Day in September, though most people treat them as just another day off. Because the kanji (Chinese characters used in written Japanese) for "eight", 八, looks a bit like the sides of a mountain. Also "11" looks a bit like two trees, say some. Many municipalities had also already designated the date as one to celebrate mountains and, unusually, there were no other public holidays in August. Japan's dramatic landscapes is scattered with volcanoes, earthquakes and hot springs, caused by the smashing of tectonic plates. The country's many peaks are more than just geographical features. They also explain Japan's densely packed cities - squeezed into the flat land near the sea, and, observers say, the culture that has arisen there. Despite this extreme urbanisation, many Japanese people see themselves as more in touch with nature than people in many other developed nations. Not exactly. While hill-walking is popular, especially with senior citizens, an admittedly small survey by the Japan Weather Association found that nearly a third of those they asked had not even heard of the new holiday. Nearly 10% were thinking about a trip to the mountains though - not such a bad idea in the notorious heat of the cities in August. Those that do have been advised to go properly equipped and keep an eye on weather forecasts. Japan now has more official days off than any other member of the Group of Eight (G8) world powers. It also has a problem with people working excessive hours and not claiming all the leave they are owed, which has been blamed for weak consumer demand - and even for Japan's low birth rate. It is hoped public holidays encourage people to take longer vacations - you only need to take a few days off to join them with weekends to get a proper break - and spend money in the process. The Japan Times suggests the new holiday will be responsible for a possible extra 820bn yen ($8bn; £6bn) in spending, including a jump in sales of camping gear. Any effect on the birth rate is less clear, though families are probably grateful for more time together.
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The fire at the former St Kevin's Hospital in Shanakiel has been brought under control. It is understood a fisherman on the River Lee raised the alarm at about 20:00 local time on Tuesday. An investigation has started into the cause of the blaze. RTÉ reports that the five-storey Victorian building was built in 1895 to house 490 patients. It has been the scene of a number of incidents of vandalism since it became derelict.
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The 25-year-old, signed from Crystal Palace for a reported £10m in the summer, clinically fired home after Mohamed Diame's ball over the top. Newcastle edged the opening period, with Isaac Hayden twice heading wide when well placed. Gayle struck the post after half-time, as City failed to seriously trouble Magpies goalkeeper Matz Sels. The Robins, playing in front of the biggest crowd at Ashton Gate for 26 years, saw plenty of the ball but struggled to convert their attacking play into genuine goalscoring opportunities. Hordur Magnusson came closest to an equaliser, heading Luke Freeman's near-post corner just wide in the final 10 minutes. Striker Jonathan Kodjia, still without a goal this season, had the home side's clearest sight of goal in injury time but could only volley over from close range. Newcastle, who have now recorded back-to-back victories after losing their first two matches of the season, held on for their first away win since December 2015. Bristol City head coach Lee Johnson: "There were loads of positives for us. We lost to one quality finish after being caught out by a great ball. "We have a bit of work to do with our forward play. The strikers need to know when the ball is going into the box so they can time their movement and we took too many touches at times. "But I can't be too critical because the players gave everything. The way we penned Newcastle in and the energy we showed were really pleasing." Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez: "It's great to have a team who can go forward and score goals but you also need organisation and team spirit to get results. "For me, it was a step forward in the confidence of the players because we now know we can win games with our forward play or by defending strongly. "I expected a difficult game because what I knew of Bristol City and their manager is they know what they are doing and can change systems during a match. I expect them to do well this season." Match ends, Bristol City 0, Newcastle United 1. Second Half ends, Bristol City 0, Newcastle United 1. Gary O'Neil (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Matt Ritchie (Newcastle United). Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Aden Flint. Attempt blocked. Rolando Aarons (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Yoan Gouffran. Foul by Bobby Reid (Bristol City). Ciaran Clark (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Callum O'Dowda (Bristol City). Chancel Mbemba (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt missed. Jonathan Kodjia (Bristol City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the left. Attempt blocked. Luke Freeman (Bristol City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Gary O'Neil with a headed pass. Substitution, Newcastle United. Rolando Aarons replaces Dwight Gayle. Attempt missed. Lee Tomlin (Bristol City) right
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The finance secretary said it would be wrong to strike a bargain which cut Scotland's budget. Mr Swinney said a "fiscal framework" needed to link Scotland's budget to economic performance. But the prime minister has insisted "unprecedented devolution on taxes" was being sent to Holyrood. David Cameron made his comment during clashes with the SNP's Westminster leader Angus Robertson at PMQs in the House of Commons. In the Scottish Parliament, Mr Swinney said the Scottish government should be given "flexibility and choice to pursue its own distinct policies". Scotland's deputy first minister was speaking as he led a debate on Westminster's Scotland Bill. The bill is the legislation drawn up to deliver the recommendations of the Smith Commission, which was set up after the "No" vote in the independence referendum last September. The commission was intended to deliver the pledges made in the Vow, a last minute pledge by the three main Unionist parties exactly a year ago to give Scotland widespread new powers over tax and welfare. Mr Swinney told MSPs that the Smith Commission did not meet the promises of the Vow and the Scotland Bill did not at present fully implement the recommendations of the commission. He called for the UK government to "move significantly" when the Scotland Bill returns to Westminster for its Report Stage and outlined areas where the bill "fell short" such as social security, employment programmes and the Crown estate. The MSP also complained that the bill allowed UK ministers to veto proposed changes to Universal Credit and energy schemes. Mr Swinney said there must be a "fiscal framework" to ensure further devolution provides the right incentives, linking the Scottish government's budget to Scottish economic performance. He told the chamber: "We should retain the rewards of our success, as we will bear the risks. "When the Scottish economy outperforms that of the rest of the UK, our spending power should increase." Mr Swinney added: "I want to make very clear again that the Scottish government will not recommend that this parliament gives consent to the bill without an agreed fiscal framework that is fair to Scotland. "I would have no hesitation to refuse to recommend a proposal that did not provide us with the ability to use our powers properly and flexibly to support the people of Scotland, to address our own priorities and to improve our economy." Scottish Labour's democracy spokeswoman Claire Baker said her party wanted the devolution of the work programme, which seeks to get the long-term unemployed into work. She said the Scotland Bill needed to be stronger and did not meet her expectations. Ms Baker said her party would put forward amendments to the bill at Westminster and was committed to making sure the Scottish Parliament became one of the strongest devolved parliaments in the world. The debate followed clashes at prime minister's questions when Mr Robertson said the "Vow", made in the closing days of the independence referendum campaign last year, had not been delivered by the
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Gareth James, 41, broke into a house in Brecon, Powys, believing it was the home of someone who owed him £400. But when he opened the laptop he stole, he saw the wrong name on the screen, Merthyr Crown Court was told. James, of Llanfaes, near Brecon, admitted burglary and was jailed for four months, suspended for a year. Prosecutor Rachel Knight told how James confessed to a barmaid at the Boar's Head pub about his crime. Miss Knight said: "He told her he had done something stupid. He felt embarrassed he had gone into the wrong house." James told her he had gone into the house thinking that the occupier owed him £400 for building work but his only intention was to keep the laptop until he paid up. But when he saw the wrong name he realised he had gone into the wrong house. He was caught and arrested when he went back to return the laptop, letting himself in through an open door. Sentencing him, Judge Richard Twomlow jailed James for four months suspended for 12 months with supervision and ordered him to complete the thinking skills programme.
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Schmidt opted to select Jackson, 24, as opposed to Ian Madigan, to replace injured Johnny Sexton in Saturday's first Test in Cape Town. "Paddy did some super stuff," said the Ireland coach after the 26-20 win. "He controlled the first 20 minutes of the game. We actually built our confidence through that period." Ireland clinched their historic victory despite having South African-born flanker CJ Stander red-carded in the first half after he knocked Springboks fly-half Patrick Lambie unconscious following a flying charge-down attempt. The impressive Jared Payne's touchdown helped Ireland take an early 10-3 lead and while Jackson did gift Pieter-Steph du Toit an intercept try, Jackson's late penalty sealed the visitors' triumph. Schmidt felt Stander's dismissal was "very, very harsh" but French referee Mathieu Raynal's decision will mean Irish rugby fans will look upon Saturday's result as one of the best in the country's history. "It's pretty hard to put into words really. I thought it was an incredible collective effort," added the Ireland coach. "The nine minutes before half-time when we were down to 13 players, to just put them out in the corner, just to scramble and work as hard as the players did to keep them out. "For the players, I think they can be incredibly proud of the effort they put in." Captain Rory Best made no attempt to downplay the significance of the win. "What a way to make history, by having to do something special," said the Irish skipper, 33. "For us, it was about the way we stood up. "It was really tough. You can see why no Irish team has ever won here before, so to win with a man down took a lot of character. It is a very special day for us." Man of the match Devin Toner praised new defence coach Andy Farrell's input into Ireland's stunning victory. "He has added a new dimension," Toner said. "We're getting off the line, we're trying to put hits in and thankfully it came off today. New South Africa coach Allister Coetzee said his team had been "poor" and must improve for the remaining Tests in the series over the next two weekends. "It is a disappointing performance and a result," said Coetzee. "It is hurting, it's not an ideal start but as a collective we take responsibility for that. "We must also give the Irish credit. They were outstanding with 14 men. No excuses. We understand we have to fix it."
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The latest satellite data shows the UV output is far more changeable than scientists had previously thought. A UK scientific team now shows in Nature Geoscience journal how these changes lead to warmer winters in some places and colder winters in others. The researchers emphasise there is no impact on global warming. The Sun has recently been in a quiet phase of its regular 11-year cycle, which co-incided with three years in which the UK, along with other places in northern Europe and parts of the US, experienced cold conditions unusual in the recent record. But unusually warm weather was felt both further south, around the Mediterranean Sea, and further north in Canada and Greenland. "The key point is that this effect is a change in the circulation, moving air from one place to another, which is why some places get cold and others get warm," said Adam Scaife, one of the researchers on the paper, who heads the UK Met Office's Seasonal to Decadal Prediction team. "It's a jigsaw puzzle, and when you average it up over the globe, there is no effect on global temperatures," he told BBC News. The recent revelations on the Sun's ultraviolet variability come from a Nasa satellite called the SOlar Radiation and Climate Experiment (SORCE), launched in 2003. Among its instruments is the Spectral Irradiance Monitor (SIM), which analyses the Sun's output at frequencies in the infrared, visible and ultraviolet parts of the spectrum. SIM is giving scientists a detailed picture of how the Sun's ultraviolet emissions vary over its regular 11-year cycle of waxing and waning energy; and it suggests the UV variation is about five times larger than had been inferred from previous observations. Meanwhile, scientists including the Met Office team have been publishing papers demonstrating that winter temperatures over Europe and North America do vary with the solar cycle - but without being able to show the mechanism. The new research involved plugging SIM's ultraviolet measurements into the Met Office Hadley Centre computer model of the world's climate. The results of the modelling re-inforce the idea that the UV variations affect winter weather across the region; and they indicate how it may happen. Arctic roots of our 'upside-down' weather UV is absorbed in the stratosphere, the upper atmosphere, by ozone. So in the quiet bit of the solar cycle, when there is less UV to absorb, the stratosphere is relatively cooler. The Hadley Centre model shows that the effects of this percolate down through the atmosphere, changing wind speeds, including the jet stream that circles the globe above Europe, North America and Russia. The net change is a reduced air flow from west to east, which brings colder air to the UK and northern Europe and re-distributes temperatures across the region. Dr Scaife emphasises that ultraviolet emissions are not the sole reason why winter temperatures vary. But understanding the UV link may improve meteorologists' capacity to predict winter weather accurately. "Assuming these new satellite data are correct... then as the
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Mauricio Ortega had his term shortened from 26 to 18 years. The court ruled he was not attempting to kill Nabila Rifo when he attacked her. He beat Ms Rifo until she passed out. Then he gouged out her eyes and left her in the street, where she suffered hypothermia. The ruling sparked a protest outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday and the story has been trending on Chilean social media, with thousands drawing attention to what they see as an unjust decision. The Minister for Women's Rights and Gender Equity, Claudia Pascual, told reporters she accepted the court's decision, but did not agree with it. "When one person strikes another with injuries as serious as is the case of Nabila, it is difficult to think that there was not an intention to kill," she said. The attack on Ms Rifo in southern Chile last year became a huge symbol of the country's uphill battle against domestic violence. After she was found in a bloodied heap on a road in Coyhaique, shocked neighbours held a protest calling for "respect and justice". News spread and soon there were sister demonstrations, 1,500km (900 miles) further north in the capital, Santiago. President Michelle Bachelet visited her in hospital and when Ortega was sentenced in May 2017, she said justice had been served. "It is fundamental that the country defends women against violence," she tweeted. Ortega was found guilty of causing serious injury and "attempted femicide" (a legal term in the country, meaning the killing of a woman because of her gender). However, his defence lawyer, Ricardo Flores, then launched a fight for a retrial in order to reduce the sentence. Mr Flores said last month: "From the legal point of view, it would have been simpler to have killed her than simply to have left her alive." President Bachelet tweeted on 21 June: "Outrageous statements from the lawyer of Nabila Rifo's attacker. They stem from deep violence. This can not be tolerated." The court rejected the appeal for a retrial, but reduced the jail time after overruling the prosecution for "attempted femicide". Francisca Junemann, lawyer and co-founder of the Fundación Chile Mujeres (Chile Women's Foundation) told the BBC the problem hinged on finding evidence he had the intention to kill. During the trial, Ms Rifo, then 28, told the court: "He harassed me for every little thing, for the food that I cooked 'badly'. He told me I was a whore. Sometimes he even dragged me down the stairs." Ortega is the father to two of her four children. She told the Chilean press she had shared her story as an example to others. In a Facebook video statement before the Supreme Court's decision was made, she thanked people for their support and expressed a wish for an outcome that showed women were valued as much as men. On Twitter, some people expressed frustration that the story was being overshadowed by news that Chilean footballer Alexis Sánchez had a new girlfriend. The verdict
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There are countless instances of artists destroying their own work. If Louise Bourgeois disliked a small sculpture she'd been working on, she would simply shove it off the end of her kitchen table and watch it smash to smithereens. Francis Bacon famously destroyed all his early work, and an impecunious Picasso would paint over pictures he thought unsuccessful because he didn't have the money to buy a fresh canvas. When I visited the Belgian painter Luc Tuymans in his Antwerp studio earlier this year he told me that his $1m-plus paintings only ever took a day to paint. That is his way. When he returns in the morning he either decides to send the finished painting to his dealer or destroy it. Fair enough. But that's tantamount to trashing a million bucks! My favourite story in the long history of art destruction concerns American pop/conceptual artist Robert Rauschenberg. Early in his career, inspired by the work of Marcel Duchamp, he decided he wanted to test the boundaries of what could be deemed a work of art. Could a work of art be created, he wondered, through the act of erasure? He started out by rubbing out one of his own drawings. It didn't work. He felt that the destruction of a not very important work by a then not very important artist didn't really test his idea to a degree where an artwork could conceivably be made. Rauschenberg decided the only thing to do was to destroy a significant work of art by a significant artist. So, he spent the next few days plucking up the courage to visit studio of one the world's most famous artists in the 1950s, an artist whom Rauschenberg held in very high esteem. He knocked on Willem de Kooning's studio door and was welcomed by the stern face of the Dutch-American master who wanted to know why this young buck was bothering him. He wasn't very impressed when Rauschenberg nervously explained that he had come to ask for an original De Kooning artwork to be given to him free of charge and on the understanding it was going to be destroyed. De Kooning growled, said he didn't approve, and then acquiesced on the grounds that young artists should be allowed to experiment. He pointed to a few artworks scattered around the studio and told Rauschenberg to pick one. Which he did. Initially he went for a pencil drawing, but decided against it. Too easy, he thought. Instead he chose drawing that had traces of ink and maybe even paint. Much better. Much harder to erase. Rauschenberg then took it away and laboriously worked on the act of destruction, eventually erasing all visible traces of De Kooning's image. He then took the now blank paper to Jasper Johns, his great friend and fellow artist and asked him to create a frame for the work. Johns did as he was asked and produced a label for the obliterated artwork which read: ERASED de KOONING ROBERT RAUSCHENBERG
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The Real Madrid forward, 27, scored three goals as Wales made the semi-finals, their first appearance at a major tournament in 58 years. Wales' bid to reach the 2018 World Cup in Russia begins against Moldova in Cardiff on Monday 5 September. "It's great to be back together again," Bale said. "It doesn't feel too long ago we were finishing the Euros but we've got that out of our system and we're fully focused on the campaign ahead." Media playback is not supported on this device The Wales squad are together for the first time since Euro 2016 ahead of the qualifier at Cardiff City Stadium. Bale says there is a feel-good factor in Welsh football because of the team's exploits in France as well as the fact Cardiff's Principality Stadium is hosting the 2017 Champions League final next June. Cardiff-born Bale is a two-time European winner and is aiming to help Real defend a title they won against Atletico Madrid in May. "Welsh football is growing on every level, whether it's us as a team or as a country hosting big events," Bale said. "It's exciting times for us all and we all look forward to it. "I played the [2014 European] Super Cup in Cardiff before and it was an amazing experience to have my friends and family close by. "I suppose there's a little more motivation if there needs to be any more and we'll be trying to make history in Cardiff."
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Benjamin Netanyahu said the new elections for the 120-member Knesset - the Israeli parliament - would take place "as soon as possible." His right-wing coalition government has been in power since 2009. Although he remains a popular leader he has been unable to agree the annual budget with his coalition partners. The next election had originally been scheduled to take place in October next year. Mr Netanyahu said he had decided to pull the date forward because bickering among his coalition partners had made it impossible to pass a "responsible budget" for 2013. "At this time, in the face of the turmoil around us, it is my obligation as prime minister to put the national interest above all," he said. "Therefore I have decided for the benefit of Israel to hold elections now and as quickly as possible." He did not set a date, but said it would be "preferable to have as short a campaign as possible" and hold the vote in the minimum three months. The BBC's Wyre Davies, in Jerusalem, says that although Mr Netanyahu is facing many tricky policy situations - including the collapse of peace talks with the Palestinians and how to respond to Iran's nuclear programme - it is the failure to agree a budget with other coalition parties that brought about this decision. In particular, small religious parties are accused of refusing to agree on cuts to welfare programmes and government benefits. With Mr Netanyahu's high personal approval ratings, his Likud party is expected to improve on the 27 Knesset seats it took during the last election. But, even if he wins he will almost certainly have to form another coalition, given the proportional nature of Israel's voting system, our correspondent says.
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New analysis from the Office for National Statistics showed they came after six London boroughs, plus Milton Keynes and Berkshire. The 2015 measure of Gross Value Added (GVA) showed Edinburgh growing at 4.5%, the fastest pace of any UK city other than Belfast. GVA is a calculation of economic output similar to Gross Domestic Product. However, neighbouring East Lothian and Midlothian were among those 10 local areas with the UK's lowest GVA, along with East and North Ayrshire. While Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, combined, had the 10th highest GVA in the UK, it had the third highest level of decline, after Central Bedfordshire and West Northamptonshire. The north east economy declined 2.5% in the first full year of the downturn in the oil and gas sector. The figures compare statistically comparable areas known as NUTS - Nomenclature of Units for Territorial Statistics. GVA per head was at nearly £300,000 in the City of London, reflecting its measure of financial commuters' economic impact. The measure was just under £37,000 in Edinburgh and also in north east Scotland. In East and North Ayrshire, as well as East Lothian and Midlothian, GVA per head in 2015 was just above £15,000. Across the UK, GVA per head was calculated to have grown 2.1% during 2015, to £25,350. At the level of nations and regions, Scotland was on £23,700, having grown 1.8% during the year.
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About 1,000 tonnes of granite boulders have been used to plug the hole which opened up behind the Pyramids Centre in Southsea between 25 and 26 December. Council leader Donna Jones said: "I'm very confident that what we've done will stop any further deterioration." The authority said plans for a multimillion-pound replacement scheme for the sea defences was underway. Portsmouth City Council said the cost of replacing the 40-year-old concrete defences was estimated at £87m.
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Blaise Compaore, who was deposed recently as Burkina Faso's president, was always a difficult subject to handle for us here in Ghana. As the man who for 27 years was in charge of the country to the north of us, we had to deal with him. The suave, sharp-suited former soldier of few words posed difficulties for our rulers and diplomats in deciding how to categorise him. The problem started with how Mr Compaore came to power in 1987. He was accused of complicity in the killing of his predecessor Thomas Sankara, who had been described as his "blood brother". Mr Compaore denied the charges. Back then our leader, Flight Lieutenant Jerry Rawlings was best friends with Thomas Sankara, and the suspicions made it difficult for relations to be warm between the two soldiers. Unlike Mr Sankara and Mr Rawlings, Mr Compaore was not a great talker. He did not rant or rave about anything or anybody, or about what he liked or didn't like. Without making any announcements or speeches, he became close friends with Muammar Gaddafi when the then Libyan leader was the bugbear of the Western world. A lot of Libyan money started going into Burkina Faso. Nowhere near that kind of money came into Ghana even though we were officially friends of Col Gaddafi. The 'heroes' of Burkina Faso's revolution The rise and fall of Blaise Compaore Before very long and without his saying so, it became evident that Mr Compaore had become good friends with France, the US and other Western countries. Again, the evidence of this came with the amount of Western money that was going into Burkina Faso. In the early 1990s, Mr Compaore, our neighbour, always seemed to manage to get the best of both worlds. I remember Captain Valentine Strasser telling me soon after he had overthrown Sierra Leone's President Joseph Momoh in 1992 that his inspiration was Mr Rawlings. Two years later when Yahya Jammeh overthrew Dauda Jawarah to seize power in The Gambia, he also claimed his inspiration was Mr Rawlings. When Charles Taylor would narrate his journey, from being locked up in an American jail to warlord to president of Liberia, he always made mention of his stop in Ghana. None of these people ever mentioned that they had received crucial support from the smooth operator of Burkina Faso in staging their coups or starting their wars. We in Ghana got the bad name and he was alleged to have got the diamonds - charges he denied. Before our very eyes, our smooth Burkinabe operator managed to shed all trace of ever having instigated or supported insurrections and he was transformed into a regional peacemaker. He became the Ecowas (Economic Community of West African States) man to pour oil over troubled waters. In Ivory Coast, Mali or Guinea, he was there; never saying very much publicly but always seeming to be a critical cog in the peace process. In the international arena, Mr Compaore was seen as a
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Henry, 24, will fill in as the county's main overseas player from early April until the end of June. South African Kyle Abbott will then take over in early July for the second half of the season. "Worcestershire have had strong links with New Zealand cricket going back to when Glenn Turner played for them for many seasons," said Henry. "And, more recently, with Colin Munro and Mitchell McClenaghan too. "I hope I can play my part in getting them off to a good start in trying to regain that Division One spot - as well as having another successful run in the T20 Blast." Henry was on last year's New Zealand tour to England, taking 4-93 and 2-106 on his Test debut at Lord's in May, and two further wickets in the second Test at Headingley. He claimed took two more wickets in his third and most recent Test appearance in November against Australia at Perth. Christchurch-born Henry made his first appearance at Worcester last May, when he took 2-71 and 3-58 for the New Zealand tourists in their 15-run win over the hosts. He has also played in 20 one-day internationals, helping the Kiwis to reach the 2015 World Cup final, before going on to take 13 wickets in the recent 3-1 series victory over Sri Lanka.
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Hugh James Rodley, 69, from Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire, was sentenced to eight years in jail in 2009 for trying to steal £229m from a Japanese bank. In 2012, he was given an additional seven years after being convicted of conning 741 pensioners out of £6m. He was sentenced at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. Rodley was ordered to handover £1,236,737 or face an additional seven years in jail in November 2014. The money had been identified by National Crime Agency (NCA) and City of London Police financial investigators as profits he had made from both criminal enterprises. Among the assets were luxury cars and his manor house in Gloucestershire. He bought his title at an auction in 1986. Acting Det Sgt Melonie Moody, from City of London Police, said his sentence was "one of the biggest" they had seen in recent times. He said the force hoped to reunite the 741 victims with money they lost to Rodley. Stephanie Jeavons, from the NCA, said the sentence showed the "seriousness of his failure to pay".
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Maasai tribesmen in Kenya traditionally hunt the big cats to compete for recognition, impress women and identify leaders. But conservationists fear the killings are contributing to an alarming decline in lion numbers. It is hoped the 2014 Maasai Olympics could help foster a culture-change. Chester Zoo is the main sponsor for Saturday's event, which features sports based on traditional warrior skills such as sprinting, spear throwing, and high jump. The event, founded in 2012, is being held at Kimana Wildlife Sanctuary at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, on the Kenya-Tanzania border. Medals, trophies and prizes will be won, while the winning village - or manyatta - will be given cash and a premier breeding bull. Dr Maggie Esson, the zoo's education programmes manager, said: "The Maasai Olympics has conservation at its heart. But it is a sports competition just like any other with winners and losers, close finishes and memorable victories. "The road to protecting species is never a straight one but we're delighted to be a part of such a ground-breaking event." Kenyan Olympic gold medallist and world 800-metre record holder David Rudisha, a former Maasai warrior, is patron of the games.
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I've been to Downing Street, where Y Ddraig Goch was flying above Number 10 and David Cameron hosted a reception fuelled by Welsh produce from chocolate to Welshcakes. Entertainment was provided by Only Boys Aloud. "Croeso i Stryd Downing," as the prime minister put it before admitting "the only other Welsh I was taught was insults to throw at English rugby fans". There was the obligatory references to the current Six Nations championship and forthcoming clash between Wales and England ("the only winner will be the game of rugby") although he curiously omitted any reference to Euro 2016, the first major championship for which the Welsh football team has qualified since 1958. Perhaps it was sensitivity about European issues, although the prime minister did touch on the other European issue in June - the EU referendum. "When I look at what Wales gets out of membership of the European Union, when I think of the advantage having that market of 500 million people on your doorstep, when I think of the regional support and assistance that Wales has had from the European Union, when I think of the support that goes into brilliant Welsh universities, when I think of the strength that Wales gets from those things I have no hesitation in saying we're better off in a reformed European Union." There was a reference to Aston Martin's decision to come to south Wales - David Cameron was an early enthusiast for the project. "We're going to have the James Bond car built in Wales," he said. "All we need now is a Welsh James Bond. That is the next step. I always say to the secretary of state, he looks a bit like Russell Crowe so where else do we need to go?" A smiling Mr Crabb appeared shaken not stirred.
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What is shingles? Shingles is caused by the same virus as chickenpox, herpes varicella zoster. The virus can remain inactive in the nervous system for decades, with the body's immune system keeping it in check, but later in life it can flare up again and emerge this time as shingles. The disease affects the nerves and the skin, causing a painful rash. Can I catch it from other people? No. It is not possible to catch shingles itself from someone with the condition. If you have not had chickenpox before, however, you can catch that from someone with shingles. Infection is usually passed on by direct contact with fluid from the lesions. It is not spread by respiratory droplets. People with a shingles rash on the body should be advised to keep the affected area covered and to avoid sharing towels, going swimming or playing contact sports. Adults can return to work as soon as they feel well enough, provided that the rash can be covered or the blisters have dried up. How dangerous is it? Most of the time, shingles will get better on its own. The painful rash usually lasts around a week and takes two to four weeks to fully heal. In severe cases, however, it can cause serious complications, including hearing loss or brain swelling. Some people may also experience long-term nerve damage, which can cause pain and weakness or paralysis. Can drugs treat it? Shingles is caused by a virus so antibiotics will not work. Doctors may prescribe an antiviral drug such as acyclovir to lessen the symptoms. Painkillers are also helpful. Why vaccinate at the age of 70? The risk of shingles increases with age, and is most common in people over 50. Indeed, half of people who reach 85 will get it. It is unclear what triggers a reactivation of infection, but people with low immunity - those who are poorly nourished, have another illness or are taking certain medications - are at increased risk. It is estimated that 3 in every 1,000 people get shingles in the UK every year. Shingles is also more likely to cause complications in older people, which is why experts say people in their 70s should be targeted by an immunisation programme regardless of whether they have had shingles or chickenpox before. Is the vaccine new? No. The vaccine has been around for some time but has not been widely offered to people in the UK. Some people have paid to have the jab on a private prescription at a cost of around £150. It is not clear how much the NHS will have to pay per jab but it is likely to be less than this under contracts with pharmaceutical manufacturers. Is it safe? The independent advisory expert group, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), has reviewed the efficacy and safety data on the shingles vaccine and has recommended that a national immunisation programme be started. The vaccine contains a live weakened version of
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Broudie Jackson Canter (BJC) Solicitors said Theresa May should send a team in to examine the force "root and branch". The force has been criticised after the Hillsborough inquests concluded the 96 victims were unlawfully killed and there were police failings. Mrs May said she would help the force "confront the mistakes of the past". A statement from BJC said the families were "appalled to see the shambles in South Yorkshire Police" following the conclusion of the Hillsborough inquests on Tuesday and said a team from Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) should be sent in to "speak to the rank and file and see what they think is wrong in the force and what needs to be done". "We believe there needs to be a rigorous and continuing examination of the ethical behaviour of the force at every level. "The force's motto is 'Justice with Courage' - sadly they have shown neither." The secretary of state has the power to direct a police authority to apply remedial measures. A team from HMIC would first examine the force and decide what action needed to be taken. South Yorkshire Police's Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Billings said: "I spoke with the home secretary yesterday... She is going to be helpful to [the force] - and that may involve the College of Policing and other bodies which are being referred to." Mrs May said: "I understand entirely the families' disappointment in South Yorkshire Police's response. As I told the House on Wednesday, the force must recognise the truth and be willing to accept it. "The decision to hire and fire a chief officer is a matter for the Police and Crime Commissioner, in order to ensure direct accountability to the communities served by the force. "The current PCC, Alan Billings, has taken a decision to suspend the chief constable and I understand that a process is under way to find temporary leadership while his replacement is found. "I stand ready to support that process, and to help South Yorkshire Police confront the mistakes of the past and regain the confidence of their community." Former Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police Sir Peter Fahy said there should be "greater national oversight" when filling the top job within forces. Sir Peter said: "Under the system of police and crime commissioners, it's solely down to the police and crime commissioner to make that (chief constable) selection. "I personally think there should be greater national oversight and more movement between police forces. "How can a local person perhaps see what is the talent across 43 police forces and beyond? That's part of the difficulty. "What you need is more movement between police forces so that you do get fresh blood in, so you don't get the sort of entrenched view and overall there's been less movement between forces." The call for an official examination of South Yorkshire Police is the latest development in a torrid week for the force. Following the inquests, Chief Constable David Crompton
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The incident occurred 70 minutes into Worthing's home tie against Peacehaven at the Robert Albon Memorial Ground. Sussex Police say a 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault, and has been bailed until 3 October pending further enquiries. At the time the game was called off, Peacehaven were leading 2-0. "After receiving reports from the game, we are currently investigating the matter but no further comment is available at this time," Sussex Football Association chief executive Ken Benham told the Worthing Herald. In a statement, Peacehaven said they will be holding a "full investigation into the incident". Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.
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The 30-year-old Prince, known as Captain Wales, has been embedded with the Australian army for a month as he prepares to leave the British forces. He was out of the country when his niece Princess Charlotte was born on 2 May. Prince Harry has spent the last month with units in Perth, Darwin and Sydney. Prince Harry took part in a counter-terrorism exercise with 2 Commando Regiment, which is a special forces unit within the Australian army. He also worked with the army's Special Operations Engineer Regiment on explosive ordinance disposal techniques. In the images the prince is shown abseiling from a helicopter in an urban warfare drill in Sydney, as well as taking part in water operations in the city's famous harbour with Royal Australian Navy Clearance Divers. "I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have worked with these guys," he told local media, referring to members of the ADF. Part of the prince's secondment was spent with the North-West Mobile Force, the mostly indigenous unit which patrols northern Australia. He trained in bush survival skills including how to source food and water. As well as combat training, Prince Harry also met injured Australian soldiers. The prince visited one British soldier, Lt Alistair Spearing, who had travelled to Australia for a new procedure involving him being fitted with prosthetic legs. Prince Harry said he had been in "talks and negotiations" with the surgeon behind the operation, Associate Professor Munjed Al Muderis, in the hope that he could carry out further treatments in the UK. During a farewell walkabout close to Sydney Opera House on Thursday, Prince Harry was greeted with a marriage proposal by 21-year old Victoria McRae. He told Ms McRae, who was wearing an Australian flag dress and a plastic gold crown, he would have to think about it. The event was his last official engagement in the country. The prince will next head to New Zealand for a week-long visit, before returning to the UK in mid-May when he is expected to meet Princess Charlotte. During his four-week military attachment, the Prince travelled from Australia to Turkey to join his father, Prince Charles, for the Gallipoli commemorations.
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The Robins, who scored three first-half goals in their opening league win over Barnsley on Saturday, hit the ground running quickly against Argyle too. Jens Hegeler's strike, Nathan Baker's header, Korey Smith's curler and teenager Freddie Hinds' powerful hit put the hosts 4-0 up at the break. Winger Jamie Paterson bent in a late fifth to complete the rout.
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Paatelainen refused to discuss the reasons for the defender's exit, which United say was "by mutual consent". But he insists it was not because Gunning picked the ball up mid-play against Inverness Caledonian Thistle. "That had nothing to do with it," said the United boss. "There haven't been any fall-outs here." Gunning, who was in his second spell at Tannadice, walked off the field with the ball an hour into Saturday's 2-0 defeat. He returned to the field to undergo treatment before being substituted to the jeers of home fans. "He was injured - he got a knock on his upper shin area - and he couldn't carry on," Paatelainen told BBC Scotland. "He couldn't kick the ball out. That's why he picked the ball up and wanted the game stopped. Media playback is not supported on this device "It was quite a bizarre moment because nobody knew what happened there. "He did indicate before that he had a problem, but obviously the game was rolling. If he went down, Caley Thistle might have had a dangerous attack on our goal." Following Saturday's defeat, United fell eight points adrift at the foot of the Scottish Premiership and Gunning's exit means he will not be available for Saturday's Scottish Cup semi-final against Hibernian. "Gavin has left and won't play for us this season," said Paatelainen. "We keep the facts private, but unfortunately he has gone and we get on with it." Gunning, a former Republic of Ireland Under-21 international, moved to United from Blackburn Rovers in 2011 and spent three seasons at Tannadice before joining Birmingham City. A serious knee injury prevented him from making an impression for the Blues and he returned to Tannadice as a free agent in November following a short stint at Oldham Athletic. The Tayside outfit were booed off at half-time and at the final whistle against Caley Thistle, with Paatelainen describing the performance as "diabolical". In their official statement, United said of Gunning'e exit: "This is a private matter and the club will not make any further comment."
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Police received a report of the attack on the ground floor flat in Mourne View Park, Lisburn, at around 2.30 BST. Windows were broken and the inside of the property was scorch damaged, but no-one was at home at the time of the incident and there were no reports of any injuries. Three men were seen leaving the area on foot shortly after the incident. One was wearing a light coloured hooded top and two others were wearing dark hooded tops.
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It said the people killed had been armed with machetes and wooden clubs. On Saturday, the army launched attacks with helicopter gunships on Rohingya villages in Rakhine. Eight people, including two soldiers, died. The attacks were "clearance operations" targeting armed militants, the army said. Images and videos on social media showed women and children were among those killed. Hundreds of villagers were forced to flee their homes over the weekend. There's no independent media access to northern Rakhine State, so the official accounts must be read critically. If you're to believe the army version you have to accept that Rohingya men armed only with "wooden clubs and machetes" would launch attacks on soldiers equipped with guns. You also have to accept the idea that the Rohingya are setting fire to their own homes, making themselves intentionally homeless. State media report that the Rohingya torched 130 homes on Sunday in order to "cause misunderstanding and tension" and get international aid. There's a very different narrative on Rohingya social media. Again it should be viewed critically, in the past the Rohingya have exaggerated alleged atrocities. The Rohingya images and videos from this last weekend show dead women and children and people fleeing burning homes. Helicopter gunships fly overhead. Some of it is certainly genuine. The security forces in Rakhine are controlled by the army not the country's de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi. But the former Nobel peace prize winner is conspicuously silent. So far she's refused diplomats' demands for a credible independent investigation into events. Rakhine has been under military lockdown since last month, after nine policemen were killed by insurgents in a series of attacks on border posts. The state is home to more than a million Rohingya Muslims, who are not recognised as Myanmar citizens. Tens of thousands are living in temporary camps, after being displaced during fighting with majority Buddhists in 2012 which left scores dead. The Rohingya are disliked by many in Myanmar, who consider them illegal immigrants from Bangladesh, despite many having lived in the country for generations. Rights groups say the Rohingya population has been subject to severe restrictions on movement and are denied the most basic of human rights.
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Ceballos had been released from prison last year and placed under house arrest for health reasons. In a statement, the interior ministry said he was planning to escape this month. It said Ceballos had planned to coordinate acts of violence at an opposition demonstration planned for 1 September. He was arrested in March 2014 for inciting violence during protests against food shortages, high inflation and rampant crime. The opposition said his arrest was an effort to quash dissent and described Ceballos as a political prisoner. The Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, says he is a criminal who sought to destabilise the country, and denies Venezuela holds political prisoners. Ceballos is the former mayor of the western city of San Cristobal, an opposition stronghold. More than 40 people from both sides of the political divide died in the protests.
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Media playback is unsupported on your device 24 July 2015 Last updated at 00:25 BST It got the man dubbed the "the iPod's father" - the engineer/designer who sold Steve Jobs on his vision of a portable music player, and then worked to build it, update it and then repeat the process with the iPhone. In January, Google's troubled Glass computer was added to his list of duties. "It wasn't handed to me and said, 'Tony clean it up,'" Mr Fadell clarifies, "I offered." "I remember what it was like when we did the iPod and the iPhone. I think this can be that important, but it's going to take time to get it right." Read more: Will Tony Fadell eclipse his ex-workmate Jony Ive?
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Stephen Pike, from Ely, murdered father-of-four Clint Simms, 39, in an alleged feud between the pair, Cardiff Crown Court heard. Pike was woken by father-of-five Mr Simms allegedly kicking the front door and shouting through the letter box. Pike stabbed him in the chest as soon as he opened the door, the court heard. Pike, who had previously been jailed for four years for wounding, denied murder and claimed he was acting in self defence during the incident in March. Prosecutor William Hughes QC said: "Despite all the valiant attempts of the medical team, Mr Simms died shortly after being stabbed by Mr Pike." Police found Pike mopping up blood outside his house. The court heard that Pike picked up two knives and stabbed Mr Simms through the chest with one of them, claiming that Mr Simms was trying to rob him. But Judge Eleri Rees QC said: "There was no evidence of this and the defendant's actions were grossly disproportionate." Speaking after the verdict, Mr Simms' family said: "Our memories are of a good father, son, brother and grandfather who was needlessly taken from his family and friends, a young man with his whole life ahead of him."
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