Indonesia had put in place strict licensing requirements for imports of plant-based products in 2011. It also has a quota on imports of beef and other animal products, which the US said has seen "drastic reductions". The US said the moves were designed to protect Indonesia's domestic industry and were a violation of WTO rules. It added that the rules had hurt US exports to Indonesia. "Indonesia's opaque and complex import licensing system affects a wide range of American agricultural exports," US Trade Representative Ron Kirk said in a statement. "It has become a serious impediment to US agricultural exports entering Indonesia, reducing Indonesian consumers' access to high-quality US products." The US said it has requested consultations with Indonesia under the dispute settlement provisions of the WTO.

Summary: The US has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against Indonesia's restrictions on imports of horticultural and animal products.


Media playback is not supported on this device France will not be competing in the Four Nations in October, having lost to Scotland at the 2014 European Cup. A weakened French side were also beaten 84-4 by England in October 2015, ahead of next year's World Cup in Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and Australia . "We've got loads of young players but they don't really know where to go," Larroyer told BBC Radio Humberside. "We are all divided. I think we need to work with each other to be strong, to work together and try to improve rugby league in France because I really think we've got potential." "We need a strong French championship as well to try to give some new players to Catalans Dragons or give a chance to go to [League One side] Toulouse as well or to go and have a crack in Super League."

Summary: Hull KR forward Kevin Larroyer says French rugby league needs greater unity if it is ever to reach its potential.


The crash happened at about 05:45 BST westbound at junction 31 for Girton. The road is closed between there and junction 36 for Nine Mile Hill. Two of the lorry drivers were taken to hospital with minor injuries. The road is expected to remain closed until about 13:00. Diversions are in place via the A11 and M11. Cambridgeshire Police said none of the lorries shed their loads during the collision but confirmed one was carrying a cargo of seven-and-a-half tonnes of teddy bears. Staff from a nearby shop have been seen handing out muffins to drivers stuck in the queues along part of the 16-mile closure. At least 15 motorists were caught filming or taking pictures of the crash site with mobile phones and are due to be prosecuted, Cambridgeshire Police said. Recovery of the vehicles is now taking place.

Summary: A lorry carrying several tonnes of teddy bears has been involved in a major collision involving four HGVs on the A14 in Cambridgeshire.


The 22-year-old barber, from Newtownabbey, County Antrim, has not been seen for almost a week. He was last seen in the Carnmoney Road area of Newtownabbey shortly before 13:00 BST on Thursday, 13 July. Officers have also revised details of what they believe he was wearing on the day of his disappearance. Det Insp Chris Millar said: "It has now been established that Dean was wearing a short-sleeve maroon shirt, denim knee-length shorts and dark-coloured canvas shoes. "He was wearing a gold watch on his right wrist." Mr McIlwaine is 5'8" in height and of medium build. He has dark hair, a beard and sleeve tattoos on both arms. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police by calling 101, quoting reference number 121 of 14/7/17.

Summary: Police searching for Dean McIlwaine have released CCTV footage taken on the day he went missing as they renewed their appeal for information.


Playing in only his third first-class match, Derbyshire paceman Will Davis took two early wickets to leave the hosts in a spot of bother on 90-4. But Northeast's second Championship ton of 2016 then came in a 150-run stand with Adam Ball, a Kent seventh-wicket record in games against Derbyshire. After Ball had gone, Northeast helped to see his side close on 354-7. He has so far put on a further 38 for the eighth wicket with England spinner James Tredwell (11*), to leave Kent within 46 runs of a fifth batting bonus point.

Summary: Kent captain Sam Northeast's unbeaten 173 rescued his side on day one against Derbyshire at Canterbury.


King's School Canterbury's rowing team was "scuppered" in its opening race on Wednesday, after an oar "parted company" from its shaft mid-race. Canford School's race was then rescheduled after the team lost an oar on the way to the start of a race. It came as the UK saw the hottest July day on record, with temperatures hitting 36.7C (98F). A Henley Regatta spokesman said: "Today's extreme heat, it would appear, caused the glue to melt between the plastic 'spoon' and the carbon-fibre shaft of the high-tech oars." Teams were taking part in the Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup for schoolboy eights.

Summary: The hot weather may have caused a "mysterious case of melting oars" at Henley regatta, say organisers.


The shooting happened on Monday 9 May. Paul Francis Magee, of Knutsford Drive in Belfast, appeared at Belfast Magistrates Court on Saturday morning. He is accused of attempted murder and possession of a firearm or imitation firearm with intent to commit attempted murder. A detective told the court that the victim identified Mr Magee from his hospital bed just before going into surgery. The detective also said that Mr Magee refused to answer the questions put to him. The gun used in the attack has not been found.

Summary: A 51-year-old man has been remanded in custody in connection with a paramilitary-style shooting in north Belfast.


The opening Test will take place in Brisbane on 11 June, with the second match in Melbourne a week later and the final game in Sydney on 25 June. England, who beat the Wallabies 26-17 at Twickenham in November last year, have not toured Australia since 2010. The teams, who first faced each other in 1909, will meet in Pool A of the World Cup on Saturday, 3 October. Australian Rugby Union chief executive Bill Pulver said: "It is remarkable that Australia and England have never before played a three-match series and the history of this occasion is sure to add to the anticipation for the tour."

Summary: Australia will host England in a three-match series for the first time, after the 2015-16 Premiership season.


The England Saxons international, 27, joined from Worcester before the start of the 2013-14 season but has been plagued by injuries and made just 29 appearances, scoring 10 tries. Benjamin said: "It is massively disappointing to be denied the opportunity to play by injury. "I have some great memories, but now it is time to consider another challenge." Director of rugby Richard Cockerill said: "The tries he scored for the Tigers showed just how much of a threat his pace and power could present to opposition defences and made him a valuable member of the squad. "He has worked diligently and it is very unfortunate that he has not been able to make a full recovery. We wish Miles well and he will always be welcome at Welford Road."

Summary: Leicester Tigers winger Miles Benjamin has retired from rugby because of a knee injury.


Developers hope to site 11 turbines off the coast, with full offshore construction scheduled to start in late 2017 or early 2018. The European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) is close to US presidential hopeful Mr Trump's golfing development at Menie. Geotechnical site investigation will take place at each turbine location. Vattenfall and Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) - the partners behind Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm Limited (AOWFL) - said the work keeps the scheme on schedule. Mr Trump's legal challenge to the offshore wind farm was rejected by the UK's Supreme Court in December. The businessman was taking on the Scottish government, which approved the plan. He said the turbines would spoil the view. Mr Trump made a series of legal challenges in the Scottish courts and then took the fight to the UK's Supreme Court in London.

Summary: Site investigations for a planned wind farm off Aberdeen - which has been opposed by Donald Trump - have begun.


The 40-year-old was seen on fire at the Marl Recreation Ground in Grangetown on Saturday. He was taken to Swansea's Morriston Hospital but died later that night. Chf Insp Karl Eenmaa said: "I would like to thank all those who tried to help the man on Saturday because they were met with a horrific situation but acted selflessly and did whatever they could." Police have confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in relation to the man's death. Chf Insp Eenmaa added: "We are mindful that those who were there may be extremely disturbed by what they saw and should seek to get support if they need it."

Summary: A man has died after suffering severe burns in a fire in Cardiff.


Twelve-week-old Lexi climbed into the insulation cavity in the wall of a house in Witton Gilbert near Durham in May. Firefighters and the RSPCA spent two-and-a-half hours cutting it free. It was not known where the kitten came from and there was no response to posters. It has been rehomed with Gaynor Capp and her son Thomas, eight, in Durham. Ms Capp said: "She's really lovely and such a friendly, playful cat. "She's got into the habit of sitting in my bathroom sink and drinking the running water, or sitting on the kitchen bench and lapping up the water."

Summary: A kitten trapped inside a wall for three days has been found a new home.


Paul Crook's converted try put Rochdale ahead after Chris Bridge went over for Widnes, who dominated from then on. Two Kevin Brown tries and one each from Jordan Johnstone, Corey Thompson and Chris Dean made it 28-6 at half-time. Brown and Bridge completed hat-tricks after the break, while Stefan Marsh, Matt Whitley and Manase Manuokafoa also crossed as Vikings ran riot. Salford are also through to Round Six after a 50-14 win at Hunslet, while Championship side Halifax eased to a 80-4 victory in their fifth round match against Conference club Lock Lane. Rochdale: English; Lee, Ratu, Dandy, Bloomfield; Crook, Yates; Tahouroui, Moores, Thompson, Biscomb, Case, Tilley. Replacements: McClurg, Hadden, Tairia, Trumper. Widnes: Thompson; Flynn, Chamberlain, Bridge, Marsh; Gilmore, Brown; Manuokafoa, White, Dudson, Whitley, Dean, Leuluai. Replacements: Brooks, Chapelhow, Johnstone, Cahill. Referee: Jamie Bloem.

Summary: Super League side Widnes reached the Challenge Cup sixth round by thrashing League One leaders Rochdale Hornets.


The internet trading platform said revenue fell by 2.4% to $2.1bn (Â£1.36bn) from $2.15bn last year. EBay makes 50% of its profits outside the US, and the company points out if changes to the level of exchange rates are stripped out, volume was up 6%. Net income fell to $539m from $673m a year earlier. Ebay celebrated 20 years in business this year. It split its PayPal business into a separate company in July. The company, which has 159 million active buyers, said its classifieds and StubHub ticket re-sale businesses had both had strong quarters and remained key company assets. The results sent shares in eBay up almost 9% in after hours' trading. EBay's president and chief executive, Devin Wenig, said: "We... marked eBay's 20th anniversary and made progress on executing our strategy to reposition the company to deliver stable and profitable long-term growth."

Summary: EBay's profits for the third quarter of the year fell slightly in the wake of its split from lucrative and faster growing payments business PayPal.


The 39-year-old woman was found at a home on County Road, Walton, at about 00:15 BST. Merseyside Police said she had suffered "upper body wounds" and was pronounced dead at the scene. A 33-year-old man, from the local area, was arrested outside the property on suspicion of murder. No-one else was injured during the incident. A police spokesman said: "At this early stage in the investigation the circumstances of how the woman came to suffer her injuries are yet to be established. "However, the incident is being treated as domestic in nature." A post-mortem examination has yet to take place.

Summary: A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman in Liverpool.


She took 40.1% of the first preference votes - falling short of the requisite 50% - but secured re-election on second preference votes. Ms Mulligan ultimately received 65,018 votes while Labour candidate Steve Howley polled 44,759 votes. The total turn out was 135,642 - 22.47% of the electorate which is up from 13.3% in 2012. Candidates are listed alphabetically by surname. BBC News App users: tap here to see the results. More information is available on the Choose my PCC website.

Summary: Conservative Julia Mulligan has been re-elected Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire.


Residents at Bryn Bras, Llanfairpwll, said the birds are noisy early in the morning, and that they pose a danger to small children as they swoop down. The birds have been nesting at the estate for about two years. Anglesey council said it had received complaints about the gulls - but its hands were tied as the birds are protected. Some residents said they were afraid to take their dogs for a walk or eat in their gardens. Janet Roberts said: "They're around the house about five o'clock in the morning waking everyone up. "There is bird poo everywhere on the house walls and I have tried to get rid of it." The council said it was a criminal offence to intentionally kill or harm any seagull, or to destroy a nest, and, therefore, the council was not able to provide any service to get rid of them.

Summary: People living on Anglesey have said they are "at the end of their tether" due to seagulls.


The 21-year-old was attacked between 22:35 and 23:00 GMT on Monday in Weston Park. South Yorkshire Police has launched an investigation and a large cordon has been put in place at the site in Western Bank. Extra police patrols are taking place in the area and witnesses are urged to come forward with information. More on this story from BBC Sheffield and South Yorkshire Audrey Leadley, head of student support at the University of Sheffield nearby, said: "We are extremely concerned by the news of a sexual assault taking place in Weston Park last night and will support South Yorkshire Police in their investigations in any way we can. "The safety and welfare of our students and staff is paramount. "The University will offer support to any students or staff affected by this and will re-issue important safety advice to our students in light of this attack."

Summary: A woman has been sexually assaulted while walking through a park in Sheffield, police have said.


The Â£80 fine was put on the silver Mercedes as Mrs Clinton attended an event at Chatham House on Friday. Her security staff were seen discussing the penalty notice with a Westminster Council traffic marshal, but he refused to remove the ticket. A Westminster councillor said: "We have to be fair to everyone." Westminster City Council cabinet member for business Daniel Astaire said: "The former US Secretary of State was parked for nearly 45 minutes without paying. "I'm sure she will understand that we have to be fair to everyone, regardless of their status on the world stage." Mrs Clinton was awarded this year's Chatham House Prize in recognition of her contribution to international diplomacy and work on behalf of gender equality and opportunities for women and girls. She has not commented on the ticket.

Summary: A car used by the former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received a ticket for parking for 45 minutes in London without paying.


The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.94% at 17,828.76 points, while the Nasdaq was 1.45% higher at 5,127.15 points. At the same time, the S&P 500 index was up 1.19% at 2,104.05 points. Data from the Commerce Department showed construction of new homes and highways reached a seven-year high. Petroleum companies had a strong day. ExxonMobil was up 3.1% and Chevron was up 4.5%. Credit card firm Visa failed to impress investors with its plan to buy Visa Europe, currently under separate ownership. The firm, which also announced lower than expected quarterly profits, topped the losers' list on the Dow, falling 3%. Valeant Pharmaceuticals was up 7.2% after weeks on a downward streak. The drug maker was accused by short seller Citron, of using a speciality pharmacy to misprice drugs. Shares rebounded on the news Citron would not publish new allegations.

Summary: (Closed): US stocks closed higher in November's first trading session, boosted by positive US construction data.


The defender, 24, returned to the club last summer after helping Barnsley win promotion, having been released by the Dons as an 18-year-old. Williams featured 42 times for MK last season and deputised as captain when Dean Lewington was absent. "I've loved being back here so I'm really happy to sign for another three years," Williams told the club website. "Last season was a good one for me as I felt I did well. Each game I felt I was improving and I was really enjoying my football - it was probably the most I've enjoyed my football. "Here's to another good three years where we can hopefully kick on as a team, push for promotion to the Championship and stay there."

Summary: MK Dons player of the year George Williams has signed a new three-year contract at the League One side.


Scott Quin beat Paralympic backstroke champion Marc Evers to win the SB14 100m breaststroke. Meanwhile, Stephanie Slater won the S8 100m butterfly and Charlotte Henshaw reclaimed the SB6 100m breaststroke title she won in 2009. "I wasn't able to compete in the 2014 Europeans and I was excited about trying to get gold back," Henshaw said. "A lot of my main rivals aren't European but it's always nice to come and test yourself. You always want to perform well in those big finals and this is really good prep." Bethany Firth won her first medal for Great Britain by taking silver in the SB14 100m breaststroke, while Hannah Russell won bronze in the S13 100m freestyle.

Summary: Great Britain won three more gold medals on day four of the IPC Swimming European Championships in Madeira.


The 30 year old was injured when he and three other officers on foot patrol stopped a wanted man on Westmorland Road in Huyton at about 11:20 BST. The 18-year-old man tried to flee but was caught by one of the other officers. He remains in custody. The injured officer was taken to hospital with wounds to his back, which are not thought to be life threatening. The suspect was arrested on suspicion of rape, relating to an attack in Liverpool in June, and assaulting a police constable. Deputy Chief Constable Carl Foulkes paid tribute to the officers involved for their quick response to the knife attack. "After seeing their colleague stabbed, three officers continued to attempt to arrest the man and successfully detained him," he said. "I would like to commend their bravery and that of the officer who has been injured."

Summary: A police constable has been stabbed several times while attempting to arrest a rape suspect on Merseyside.


The blaze gutted Newgrange Care Home in Cadmore Lane, Cheshunt, when it broke out at about 06:00 BST on Saturday. A further 33 residents were rescued from the collapsing building, three of whom needed hospital treatment for burns and smoke inhalation. They are said to be in a serious but stable condition. Hertfordshire Police said that formal identification of the two people who died had not yet taken place. A spokeswoman said that a joint investigation with the county's Fire and Rescue Service was continuing on Sunday. Chief fire officer for Hertfordshire, Darryl Keen, said the outcome could have been even worse had crews not reacted so quickly. "We had a number of people that were unable to get themselves out, you know, physically would not have been able to move even under normal circumstances," he said.

Summary: Two people who died in a fire at a care home in Hertfordshire are believed to be women aged 91 and 89, police have said.


It said it had "received information of possible threats" at city locations where Western nationals gather. Uganda's government said the US had warned of a possible suicide bomber trying to enter the country. Uganda was under threat because its troops were fighting militant Islamists in Somalia, a spokesman added. In 2010, Somalia's al-Shabab militants carried out a suicide bombing in Kampala, killing 76 people as they watched the football World Cup final. The US embassy said an attack "may take place soon". Some planned events had been cancelled at Kampala hotels, it added. Border controls have been tightened to stop the suspected suicide bomber and his accomplices from crossing into Uganda, government spokesman Ofwono Opondo told the BBC. Uganda is a key contributor to the African Union mission fighting al-Shabab inside Somalia. Last September, Uganda was stripped of the right to host an international cricket tournament because of security concerns.

Summary: The US embassy in Uganda has warned that Westerners - including Americans - may be targeted for "terrorist" attacks in the capital Kampala.


The woman's body was found inside the property on New Road in the Staincross area of Barnsley, at around 17:50 GMT on Friday. South Yorkshire Fire Service said the house was "well alight" when crews arrived. Investigators at the scene believe a small tea-light candle was to blame. Graham Toms, from South Yorkshire Fire Service, said: "Due to the conditions inside, it was very, very difficult working conditions. "They brought the lady out instantly but unfortunately she was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene. "Conclusions at this moment in time are that it's an accidental fire caused by smoking material or more likely, a tea-light." A Just Giving page has been launched to support the families affected by the fire. Julie Lau, who started the page, said the money would also be used to support the couple who live next door, and had their house damaged by the fire.

Summary: A house fire in which a woman died is thought to have been caused by a tea-light.


The 24-year-old, who won promotion to Ligue 1 under Foxes manager Claudio Ranieri when he was at Monaco, joins the Premier League champions for an undisclosed fee. He joined Nice in 2013 and made 110 league appearances for the club. Mendy is Leicester's third summer signing after goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler and defender Luis Hernandez. "I know the coach, I know his mentality and I know his philosophy," said Mendy. "When he speaks it's direct and clear and for me I like this." Mendy played in all of Nice's games last season as they finished fourth in France's top flight. He played five times for France Under-21s but is yet to make an appearance for his country's senior side.

Summary: Leicester City have signed French midfielder Nampalys Mendy from Nice on a four-year contract.


The 27-year-old Australian is on a season-long loan with the Red Devils, having missed the end of last season after being suspended by the Tigers. The former Sydney Roosters and Canberra Raiders player has scored six tries in 12 outings so far this season. "I feel right at home at Salford," Carney told the club website. "[Owner] Marwan Koukash was there from day dot for me and there are a lot of people like Michael Dobson, Weller Hauraki and Junior Sa'u I have played with previously and I work well with." Head coach Ian Watson added: "Justin is a real good bloke to have around the place. "He is a 100-miles-per-hour player and he is the top metre-maker in the competition this year. That's a big plus for any team."

Summary: Salford Red Devils have confirmed the signing of on-loan Castleford winger Justin Carney on a three-year deal from next season.


Joseph Tsang, 31, from Oxford, was convicted in his absence last month at the city's crown court of two counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault. The crimes were committed in Hampshire. When the IT worker fled he was also awaiting sentence for other offences, including three counts of sexual activity with a child under 16. Tsang, of Sandy Lane, was due before magistrates in Hong Kong on Saturday. The Chinese national was convicted of sexual offences against a teenage girl at a trial at Oxford Crown Court earlier this year. He was on bail awaiting his second trial when he fled. During the hunt for Tsang, Det Chief Insp Katy Barrow-Grint said his victims had been through "a living nightmare at his hands". The process to have Tsang returned to the UK for sentencing will now get under way.

Summary: A rapist who fled on the eve of his trial has been arrested in Hong Kong.


The vehicle caught fire on the M60 in Greater Manchester as the officer stopped to assist a driver on the hard shoulder at about 05:45 GMT. Greater Manchester Police said the police car had developed a fault in its engine. The blaze caused widespread delays near Ashton-under-Lyne. Greater Manchester Police tweeted a picture of the burnt-out car and said: "One of our night team has gone to extreme measures to defrost the car! "The car caught fire on the motorway as the officer was driving along. He managed to get it on to the hard shoulder and get out. He is fine!"

Summary: A police officer escaped uninjured after his car bizarrely burst into flames, causing widespread delays on a motorway.


The 41-year-old man was found with serious injuries at a flat in Gibson Terrace on Sunday. Ambulance crews treated him at the scene but he was later pronounced dead. A 36-year-old man and two women aged 34 and 39 were detained by police and were due to appear in court on Tuesday. However they were released from custody and did not appear. A Crown Office spokesman said: "The procurator fiscal received a report concerning a 36-year-old man and two women aged 34 and 39 in connection with an alleged incident in Edinburgh on March 12 2017. "After full and careful consideration of the facts and circumstances of the case, they were liberated from custody pending further inquiries and did not appear in court."

Summary: Three people arrested following the death of a man in Edinburgh have been released pending further inquiries.


The 23-year-old, who came through Rovers' youth system, played 35 times in all competitions last season. "Being a Bristol lad I know what it means to the club and fans to be back in League One. It's brilliant to re-sign," Clarke told the club website. Meanwhile, Rovers' Chris Lines is set to stay with the club after agreeing a new contract, reports BBC Points West. Fellow midfielder Lines, 30, played 36 first-team matches last term as Rovers won promotion to League One. He began his career with the club, making 156 league starts between 2004 and 2011 before moving to Sheffield Wednesday and later Port Vale. Bristol-born Lines rejoined Darrell Clarke's side, initially on a short-term loan deal, in March 2015.

Summary: Bristol Rovers central midfielder Ollie Clarke has signed a new undisclosed-length deal with the League One club.


Cheryl Parker, 45, wondered why the bins where she lives in Prince Arthur Street, Barnsley, were all over the place and so checked her CCTV. The video of the bin men's actions has been widely shared on social media. Barnsley council said the behaviour was unacceptable and an investigation would be carried out. Read more about this and other stories from across South Yorkshire A council spokesman said: "Barnsley Council aims to deliver a consistently high standard of service and this clearly falls short. "This behaviour is totally unacceptable and a full investigation will be carried out. "We thank the resident for getting in touch and apologise for the level of service she received and any distress caused."

Summary: A council has been forced to apologise after CCTV footage emerged of bin men throwing bags of rubbish and a wheelie bin around.


The recently-relegated club announced their intention to build in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, last August. The new plans have been lodged with South Northamptonshire District Council and the club hopes to request planning permission later this year. A Facebook page has been set up by people opposing the plans. The campaign group says the proposals will "undoubtedly have huge consequences and impact" on the landscape. MK Dons said they had analysed comments made about the initial proposals and had looked to "incorporate those views in order to improve the project". They have pledged that a full consultation with local residents and "other stakeholders" would be carried out. South Northamptonshire District Council said it was not yet known if an environmental impact assessment (EIA) would have to be carried out.

Summary: MK Dons have revealed revised plans for a proposed training facility, which includes up to 15 pitches, an academy and a three-storey hotel.


Police named the men as Brahnn Finley and Daniel Johnston, both 19, and 18-year-old George Thomson. The trio, all from Carlisle, will appear at the magistrates' court there on Monday. Jordan died from neck and head wounds caused by a sharp implement in what police called a "brutal attack". He was discovered by a member of the public on Tuesday in Upperby Cemetery. "Police would like to thank the public for all their help with recent appeals," Cumbria Constabulary said in a statement. A 16-year-old boy who had been arrested on Thursday was released on bail on Friday, and officers said they did not believe he was "directly involved in the murder".

Summary: Three men have been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Jordan Watson, who was found dead in a Carlisle cemetery.


Rye Hunt was last seen at a Copacabana apartment on 21 May. According to Brazilian police, Mr Hunt took recreational drugs before he disappeared. Fishermen reportedly saw a man matching his description on Cotunduba Island at the weekend. "We are seeing the same reports in the media that Rye has been found. We have no confirmation of this," the family's statement said. "We are hopeful but understandably cautious of these reports. "This information has not come via our official channels. We await news from Australian authorities." Mr Hunt had been travelling with his friend Mitchell Sheppard, 22, since early April, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corp. The pair were last together at Rio International Airport before Mr Hunt left in a taxi. "We remain hopeful that Mr Hunt will be found safe and well, but continue to hold concerns for his safety," Australia's foreign affairs department said.

Summary: The family of an Australian man missing in Brazil are "cautious" of reports he was seen on an island close to Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro.


The red phone, which has the Nazi leader's name engraved on it, was found in his Berlin bunker in 1945. Soviet soldiers gave it to British Brg Sir Ralph Rayner as a souvenir shortly after Germany surrendered. Auction house Alexander Historical Auctions says bidding in Chesapeake City, Maryland, will start at $100,000 (Â£80,567). It hopes that the phone, which is being sold by Sir Ralph's son, can fetch as much as $300,000. Auction house official Bill Panagopulos said the phone was a "weapon of mass destruction", as it was used by Hitler to give orders that took many lives during the war, the Associated Press reports.

Summary: A telephone used by Adolf Hitler during World War Two is to be auctioned in the US this weekend.


On Tuesday, West Midlands Police said counter-terrorism officers had received a tip-off that staff were in danger and were taking it "extremely seriously". A 31-year-old man arrested in connection with the call has since been eliminated from inquiries. The force said its assessment was that the call "was not terrorist-related or a credible kidnap threat". Inquiries into the original call are continuing and West Midlands Police said the man would remain in custody in connection with "immigration matters". The force had previously urged officers to take extra precautions, including not wearing uniform on the way to or from work. Staff were first told of the threats on Monday night. The national security level remains at severe, signifying a terrorist attack is highly likely. In October the threat level to police officers across the country was raised to "substantial".

Summary: A threat to kidnap and murder a serving police officer was "not credible", a force has said.


Emergency services were called to a property in Fines Park, Annfield Plain, at about 08:55 BST, which a spokesman said was well alight on arrival. Firefighters found a man's body inside the property. No information has been released as to his identity. Durham Police and the Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service are carrying out an investigation into the cause of the blaze.

Summary: A man has died in a house fire in County Durham.


Former Napoli boss Mazzarri, 53, was appointed in May 2013 on a two-year contract. But after steering Inter to a fifth-place finish in the table last season, Mazzarri has overseen just four wins from 11 league games this term. The 18-time champions of Italy are unbeaten in the Europa League. Inter Milan released a statement thanking Mazzarri for his "commitment, dedication and professionalism". Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini, 49, has been linked in media reports with a return to Inter. Mancini, who steered Inter to three successive Serie A titles during four years in charge between 2004-08, left Turkish side Galatasaray after nine months in charge in June. Inter's next match after the international break is the derby against AC Milan on 23 November.

Summary: Inter Milan have sacked head coach Walter Mazzarri with the club lying ninth in Serie A, 12 points off leaders Juventus.


The Met Police said they were alerted to a man flying a drone over the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in south west London, from a nearby golf course at 08:37 BST. The force said it was an offence to fly a drone "within 50m of a structure". Officers are investigating the incident and enquiries are continuing, the Met said. Insp Roger Robinson, from Merton police, said: "Anyone intending to fly a drone should give prior consideration to the surrounding landscape and any structures or venues. "While it is not our intention to prevent people from enjoying the use of drones, it is important that regulations are adhered to." Britain's Andy Murray will begin his bid to reclaim the Wimbledon title when the tournament starts on 29 June.

Summary: Police have seized a drone which was being flown over the home of the Wimbledon tennis championships.


Around 200,000 teachers were nominated for the award, and the winner was announced by a French astronaut on the International Space Station. Mrs MacDonnell works with students in a remote village in north Canada. As well as teaching the students, she's also set up a fitness centre and a community kitchen in the village. There are loads of amazing teachers out there... what do you think makes them great? If they are not strict they are amazing. Lucas, 7, Devon What makes a brilliant teacher is the way that they teach and whether they are strict or not. Jessica, 16, London This page is now closed. Thanks for your comments!

Summary: Mrs MacDonnell from Quebec in Canada has just been named the best teacher in the world!


The 40-year-old forward and club captain has scored 307 goals in 783 appearances since making his Roma debut 24 years ago. He will become a director at the club he has served all his career. "There is an agreement with the club that this will be his last year," Monchi said. "Then he will continue as a director. I want him on my side because he is Roma and can teach me what Roma is," the Spaniard added. Roma's final game of the season at home to Genoa on 28 May will be his last. Totti, a World Cup winner with Italy in 2006, has won one Serie A title and two Coppa Italias at Roma. He was widely expected to quit playing last summer but signed a one-year extension to his contract. He has made 25 appearances this season, mostly as a substitute.

Summary: Roma legend Francesco Totti is to retire from playing at the end of the season, the club's new sporting director Monchi has revealed.


Jamie Porter (4-50) took two wickets in two balls in the first over, trapping both Paul Horton and Neil Dexter lbw. Angus Robson (52) and Mark Cosgrove (71) put on 129 for the third wicket as Leicestershire were all out for 238. Dieter Klein (2-7) removed both Cook and nightwatchman Porter as the visitors finished the day on 13-2. Playing his first game for Essex since their 10-wicket win against Kent in July, Cook went into the game averaging 114.6 with the bat in the Championship. The visitors began with a 23-point lead over Leicestershire, with only three more games to play this season and just a single promotion place available.

Summary: England Test captain Alastair Cook made only four at Grace Road, after Division Two leaders Essex bowled out Leicestershire on day one.


Firefighters found Billy trapped in water and reeds up to his back in the canal in Wednesbury on Thursday afternoon. West Midlands Fire Service tweeted that crews fed him bread and carrots while they cleared the area to reach him and get him out. He was successfully retrieved from the bog at about 15:30 BST and was checked over by the RSPCA. "Other than being cold and hungry, he has no lasting injuries," a spokesman said.

Summary: A horse has been rescued from a disused canal in the West Midlands.


Police arrested a 31-year-old man from London and a 14-year-old boy from Surrey following the attack. At about 23:30 BST on Thursday, the victim reported being raped in a caravan in the traders' area after meeting a man and a boy in a campsite. The pair have since been released on bail until 6 October with the condition not to return to the Reading Festival site for the rest of the weekend. Ch Insp Dave Parker, of Thames Valley Police, said: "We take all allegations of this nature very seriously and we are conducting a full investigation." Police said there had been 21 crimes at the festival site since Wednesday, including five alleged drugs offences and 13 suspected thefts.

Summary: A 19-year-old woman was raped in a caravan at the Reading Festival.


It happened at Castlerock in County Londonderry at about 18:10 BST on Sunday. Paramedics were called to the scene before Coastguard rescue teams from Coleraine and Ballycastle were able to lift the boy to safety from the rocks. The boy was treated at the Causeway Hospital before being discharged. John McPoland of the Ambulance Service said: "We received reports that a 12-year-old male had fallen on to the rocks at the beach. We dispatched a rapid response paramedic and an accident and emergency crew. "When they arrived and assessed the scene, we required the assistance of the coastguard also," Mr McPoland said. "They attended the scene, took the young fella from the rocks and handed him over to the care of the paramedics."

Summary: A 12-year-old boy has sustained head and leg injuries after falling up to 20ft (6m) off a cliff along Northern Ireland's north coast.


It happened 20 minutes into the match between Barry Athletic FC and FC Pumas in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, at about 14:15 BST on Saturday. The referee was unable to continue. A spokesman for Barry Athletic FC said: "They came over and stood on the side of the pitch and one of them just had the ref from behind and the ref's legs went right up behind him." South Wales Police said a report of assault at Barry Athletic Club had been made and the matter was being investigated. The Barry Athletic spokesman added: "We were playing the game and these two guys entered the ground through some gate not used by anyone in the club. "The ref squealed understandably and the guy just ran off to the side of the pitch."

Summary: A football match had to be abandoned after the referee was tackled to the ground by a bystander during the game.


The man was caught on Wednesday by Humberside Police as part of a month-long crackdown on speeding. Tweeting at the time of the incident, Special Constable Alex Frost said: "1L Micra stopped for travelling at 100mph by a 84yr old grandad! I thought I'd seen it all!" The force said the driver would be issued with a court summons. Casualty reduction officer Simon Carlisle said: "At 84-years-old you are unlikely to have the same responsive reactions to that of a younger driver and so the speed this driver was doing was extremely worrying. "If he needed to make any sudden manoeuvre he would have been in trouble."

Summary: An 84-year-old motorist was caught driving a Nissan Micra at speeds of up to 100mph on the M62 in East Yorkshire.


The accident, involving a Route N98 bus, happened at about 02:00 BST at the street's junction with Harewood Place. Emergency crews tried to help the injured man, aged in his 30s, but he was pronounced dead at the scene at 02:04. His next of kin have yet to be informed. The bus driver stopped at the scene and is assisting with police inquiries. The driver has not been arrested. Formal identification and a post-mortem examination is expected to be carried out in due course. Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are investigating and anyone with any information about what may have happened leading up to the crash is asked to contact them.

Summary: A man has died after being hit by a bus on Oxford Street in central London.


Westbrook scored 57 points as well as notching up 13 rebounds and 11 assists. It was his 38th triple-double of the season - just three short of the NBA record set by Oscar Robertson - with eight games remaining. "Overall, it's just incredible what he's doing now," Thunder coach Billy Donovan said. Find out how to get into basketball with our special guide. "That performance was one of the best," Magic coach Frank Vogel added. "It's tough to rank those over the years, but it's right up there with the best. Give him credit." A triple-double means a player has recorded a double-digit number in three of five statistical categories: points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. "I don't take this game for granted. I just try to come out each and every night and compete at a high level," Westbrook said.

Summary: Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook made the highest scoring triple-double in NBA history as his side beat Orlando Magic 114-106.


It follows concerns that a shortage of grade A office space after the 2008 property market crash could hinder efforts to attract jobs projects from overseas. Grade A space is new or refurbished open-plan buildings in prime locations. Invest NI has said it has received five applications to borrow money. "All applications are in respect of proposed developments within the Belfast City Council area and from Northern Ireland-based developers," Invest NI said. It is currently assessing the applications. Earlier this year, the then Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster announced the loan initiative, describing it as "a short-term intervention". It came after a report for Invest NI in March stated that a shortage in offices was due to "very few" developers having the capital required to do projects. At the time, low rental returns were also having an impact on the viability of schemes.

Summary: Invest Northern Ireland has received requests from developers for loans totalling £43m to part-fund new office projects in Belfast.


Police were called to a property on Broughton Lane in Salford, Greater Manchester, at 00:55 BST on Friday following a report of an assault. A 26-year-old man was taken into custody for questioning and has been bailed pending further enquiries, Greater Manchester Police said. A spokesperson for Everton said the club "condemns unreservedly any form of abuse." "In this case, we understand an investigation is under way to establish the facts," they added.

Summary: Everton FC striker Oumar Niasse has been arrested on suspicion of assault.


The world number 13 from Cambridgeshire had to come from 3-0 down to triumph 4-3 and claim the £100,000 cheque. "I've been playing snooker since I was 12 and all I've ever wanted is to win a major tournament," said Perry, 40. "I've been really composed all week. I have been very calm at the table and haven't got nervous," he added. Welshman Williams appeared on course for his 19th ranking title - and first since 2011 - after winning the first three frames with breaks of 64, 57 and 103. But Perry won a scrappy fourth, then levelled the scores with breaks of 50 and 56, before runs of 54 and 24 sealed the decider. He had seen off compatriot Stuart Bingham 4-1 in the earlier semi-final while Williams completed a 4-2 win over Judd Trump.

Summary: Joe Perry has won the first ranking title of his career by beating Mark Williams in the final of the Players' Championship in Bangkok, Thailand.


Masarova, who lost to Britain's Gabriella Taylor in the quarter-finals of the girl's singles at Wimbledon, beat 31-year-old Jankovic 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 at the Gstaad tournament. The Swiss is playing as a wildcard in her home country. The French Open junior champion will face Anett Kontaveit of Estonia in the next round. You can now add tennis alerts in the BBC Sport app - simply head to the menu and My Alerts section

Summary: Sixteen-year-old Rebeka Masarova beat former world number one Jelena Jankovic on her WTA debut.


A 0.6 mile (1km) stretch of the road closed on Thursday morning and diversions put in place for the second stage of redevelopment work. The first phase in 2013 included a water sports centre and beach. Conwy council is also looking for expressions of interest to run the new-build catering facility. Work on the latest phase combines upgrading coastal defences with environmental improvements between the pier and the eastern section of Cayley Embankment. It includes widening, realigning and raising a section of the existing promenade, improving parking and new landscaping. Councillor Dave Cowans, chairman of the project board, said: "The regeneration of Colwyn Bay waterfront and the new beach have proven to be an overwhelming success in attracting visitors to the resort. "An integral part of the strategy is to provide new business opportunities, and as such, we're commissioning a new-build catering facility on the promenade."

Summary: A new cafe could be built on Colwyn Bay promenade as part of multi-million council plans to regenerate the waterfront.


Papa Massata Diack, a former consultant for the IAAF, and ex-IAAF anti-doping director Gabriel Dolle are charged with breaches of the IAAF's code of ethics. Former All-Russia Athletic Federation chief Valentin Balakhnichev and coach Alexei Melnikov are also in the dock. None are expected at the three-day hearing, which starts on Wednesday. The charges relate to the payment of about £435,000 that Russian former London Marathon winner Liliya Shobukhova allegedly made to have her doping violations covered up. Her 38-month ban from track and field was reduced by seven months after she turned whistleblower for the World Anti-Doping Agency. A decision from the hearing, which will be held in London, is expected in early January. Russia have been banned from international athletics competition after a report by Wada's independent commission alleged they were guilty of "state-sponsored doping".

Summary: The son of ex-world athletics chief Lamine Diack is one of four officials facing a disciplinary hearing this week over an alleged doping cover-up.


Murray joined the Cherries for £4m last summer on August deadline day but was restricted to just seven starts. He scored 56 goals in three and a half years with the Seagulls after joining from Rochdale, helping the club win the League One title in 2011. "Everyone at the club, and the supporters, know what Glenn will offer us," said boss Chris Hughton. "He is a proven goalscorer and an excellent addition to the squad." The former Barrow, Carlisle, Stockport, Crystal Palace and Reading forward joins Steve Sidwell and Ben Hall as new arrivals for next season. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Championship side Brighton have re-signed Bournemouth striker Glenn Murray on a season-long loan deal.


Officials first thought the sea lion, named Holly, died in an accident. But police are now investigating foul play after an autopsy revealed signs of a blow to the skull and missing teeth. Zoo staff found a hole in the fence near the sea lion enclosure, suggesting a break-in. The autopsy suggests the 21-year-old sea lion may have died from stress caused by the attack. "The employees who worked directly with her are very sad, and the zoo as well," zoo director Frank Brandstaetter told local media. The sea lion was "very sweet and sporty", he added. She had a young pup and other grown children. It is still unclear who carried out the attack, but Mr Brandstaetter stressed he did not believe zoo staff were responsible.

Summary: A sea lion found dead in her pen in Dortmund Zoo on Friday may have been killed, a spokeswoman for the city said.


An electoral college of 47 people, including all the bishops in Wales, are meeting to vote on a confidential candidates list. The election - which could take up to three days - follows the retirement of Dr Barry Morgan at the end of January. The new bishop will be the 72nd Bishop of Llandaff, a diocese which serves nearly half the population of Wales. The electoral college is made up of representatives from all six Welsh dioceses. Once a bishop is elected, he or she will have up to 28 days to accept the position and the election will be formally confirmed in April.

Summary: The doors of Llandaff Cathedral have been locked as a new bishop is elected.


The 31-year-old leg-break bowler played 11 times in the competition for Northants last season, taking 12 wickets at an average of 24 runs. Prasanna has appeared in 34 one-day and 14 Twenty20 internationals, including February's series against Australia. "The more match-winners on your teamsheet the better," head coach David Ripley told BBC Radio Northampton. "It's his consistency with the ball, he's been bowling the power-play against Australia and doing a good job of that. "There's some Sri Lankan cricket but at this stage it looks like he can pretty much do the whole competition, which is positive for continuity."

Summary: Northamptonshire have re-signed Sri Lanka international spinner Seekkuge Prasanna for the T20 Blast.


Major firms like Deloitte and Citi are continuing to grow their technology operations in Belfast. Queen's University in Belfast and the Ulster University are producing more IT graduates. But employers say there are shortages of people with five or more years' experience. The IT3Sixty consortium is targeting professionals in Madrid, Helsinki, Krakow and Athens. IT3Sixty includes firms like Liberty IT, Citi, Equiniti ICS, Deloitte, Total Mobile, Iconi, Version 1, Intel and Civica. Spokeswoman Clair Gheel said that while the the longer-term pipeline of skills "looks quite healthy", there is "an immediate shortage" of experienced professionals. Some local IT employers have begun to outsource work to overseas locations, such is their difficulty in finding the right staff.

Summary: A consortium of Northern Ireland technology employers is launching a recruitment drive across Europe in an attempt to tackle skills shortages.


The male and female police officers, who have not been named, were seriously injured in the incident which happened as they responded to a call in Knightswood in Glasgow on Sunday night. Police also want to trace another man - 30-year-old David McLean. They have released his picture and warned the public not to approach him as he may be dangerous. Anyone who sees him should instead contact police immediately. A police spokesman said: "Police Scotland are urgently seeking the assistance of the public to trace the following man in relation to an ongoing inquiry. "Police are extremely anxious to trace David McLean, aged 30, from Glasgow, pictured in this image. "Members of the public are warned not to approach this man, as police believe he may be dangerous." The 28-year-old man who has been arrested is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.

Summary: A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run attempted murder of two police officers.


Chad Dickerson, who was also chairman, will be replaced by former eBay executive Josh Silverman. Etsy made an unexpected loss of $421,000 (Â£325,000) in the first three months of 2017 - having earned $1.2m a year earlier. It also announced it was cutting 80 jobs - or about 8% of its workforce. Etsy shares fell 17% in after-hours US trade after the announcements. The e-commerce site said it had sales of $96.9m in the three months to March, an 18% increase from the year before. However that still came in below analyst estimates. Etsy listed on the Nasdaq in 2015 after becoming known as the eBay for artisanal and handcrafted items. But it has come under investor pressure to restructure with one of its shareholders, Black-and-White Capital, this week saying the firm needs to explore a sale.

Summary: The chief executive of online crafts marketplace Etsy has resigned after the firm reported poor earnings.


The ancient cemetery has been unearthed by workers digging for a new railway that will run through London. The dig will examine nearly 3,000 skeletons that were buried in the 1600s during the Great Plague. Around 60 archaeologists will work six days a week for the next month, to remove the skeletons and carefully record evidence from the site. The lead archaeologist on the project, Jay Carver said: "This excavation presents a unique opportunity to understand the lives and deaths of 16th and 17th century Londoners." By carrying out tests on the skeletons, scientists hope they'll be able to gain a better understanding of how the bacteria that caused the plague evolved.

Summary: Archaeologists are beginning a huge dig of medieval skeletons from a burial ground in London today.


Angela Spalding, 44, who was from the Keith area, was killed when the red Audi TT she was driving collided with a black Vauxhall Astra on Friday. The crash happened on the A96, two miles north of Keith at North Bogbain, at about 16:15. The 35-year-old female driver of the Astra was taken to Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin as a precaution. Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the collision or saw either vehicle before the incident to contact them. Sgt David Pirie, from the road policing unit, said: "Our thoughts at this difficult time are with the family and friends of those who have lost their loved one in yesterday's collision."

Summary: A woman who died after a two-vehicle crash in Moray has been named by police.


Up to 200,000 of his supporters had flocked to Chandigarh in northern India ahead of the verdict. Thousands of army, police and paramilitary forces have been deployed amid fears of violence. The BBC's Robin Singh says the army has taken the guru into protective custody and he will be transferred to a military base. Our correspondent says tear-gas shells are being fired into the crowds. Television footage shows the guru's followers attacking vans belonging to Indian media outlets. Singh arrived at court in the town of Panchkula from his ashram in the state of Haryana in a convoy of more than 100 vehicles. Schools and offices in the area were closed, trains were stopped, roads were blocked and three stadiums were set aside as makeshift prisons in case of trouble, officials said.

Summary: Popular Indian guru Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been convicted of rape and will be sentenced on Monday.


The crash happened on the A760, close to Blair Park Farm, near Largs, at about 08:35 on Wednesday. The 21-year-old female driver of a grey Seat Ibiza and her passenger were both taken to Inverclyde Royal Hospital. However, the passenger later died as a result of serious injuries. The driver, who had minor injuries, was released. Police Scotland said a number of drivers stopped to help and contacted emergency services. Sgt Ian Thornton said: "Inquiries are ongoing into the circumstances surrounding this collision and I would ask anyone who may have witnessed the collision or the grey Seat Ibiza being driven on the A760, to contact the divisional road policing unit at Irvine via the police non-emergency number 101."

Summary: A 20-year-old woman has died after the car she was travelling in mounted a grass verge and hit a tree in North Ayrshire.


The 23-year-old has been handed a 12-month contract at Bet Butler Stadium. Campbell, capped for Scotland at under-19 level, will continue in the Scottish Championship after experiencing relegation with Morton last season. He had spent three years at Cappielow after his release by Rangers and scored five goals in 35 appearances last season. Campbell also spent time on loan to Cowdenbeath while under contract at Ibrox. He becomes Sons manager Ian Murray's fourth signing of the summer. Midfielder Scott Taggart has also switched from Morton, while Murray has recruited two defenders released by Premiership clubs - David van Zanten, who was with St Mirren, and Lee Mair, previously with Partick Thistle.

Summary: Dumbarton have signed Archie Campbell after the former Rangers and Greenock Morton striker impressed on trial.


North Wales Police was called to Maes Padarn in Llanberis at 03:00 GMT on Sunday by the ambulance service. The man was taken to hospital where he later died. Police said a man from the area had been arrested and the death was being treated as suspicious, pending the results of a post mortem examination. A forensic team is due to start examining the crime scene on Sunday afternoon as part of the investigation. Officers are not looking for anyone else in relation to the death.

Summary: A man has been arrested following the death of a 70-year-old in Gwynedd.


The cause was a surge in numbers attending accident and emergency (A&E) at Northampton General Hospital. The hospital was close to capacity for 12 out of 22 days and a long term trend of growing need has been revealed. In 2005/06 the hospital saw 65,000 patients in A&E (178 a day), in 2011/12 it was 87,000 (238 a day) and by March 2013 90,000 (247 a day) are expected. "Like many other hospitals in the country Northampton General Hospital saw record numbers of patients attending at our A&E department during January, many of whom required admission to hospital," a spokesman said.

Summary: The main hospital in Northamptonshire had a bed occupation rate close to capacity for nearly half of January.


Emergency services were called to Ferry Road at about 02:00 on Tuesday. A man rescued by firefighters was rushed to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, while a child from another property was taken to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children. Police officers were working with fire crews to establish the cause of the blaze. A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Police in Edinburgh are carrying out a joint investigation with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service following a fire in Ferry Road in the early hours of Tuesday January 3. "A man was taken to the ERI for treatment, where he remains in a critical condition. "A child from another property was taken to the Sick Kids hospital as a precaution." She added: "Inquiries to rule out any suspicious circumstances are ongoing and at an early stage."

Summary: A man is in a critical condition and a child is being treated as a precaution after a flat fire in Edinburgh.


Pascal Fauret and Bruno Odos were convicted of drug smuggling by a Dominican court earlier this year and sentenced to 20 years in prison. They had been placed under judicial supervision while they were appealing against the sentence. They reportedly escaped by boat to the French Antilles and from there by plane to France. Their lawyer said their arrest was "unnecessary" as the two men had placed themselves at the investigating judge's disposal. Last week the lawyer said that the two pilots were intent on clearing their name. They were arrested in the Dominican resort of Punta Cana in 2013 after police found 26 suitcases on their plane stuffed with 680kg (1,500lb) of cocaine. They, and two other Frenchmen arrested with them, have always maintained their innocence. The Dominican Republic has asked for their extradition, but legal experts said that was unlikely to happen.

Summary: Two French pilots who fled the Dominican Republic last week have been arrested by French police in Lyon.


Official NHS statistics showed 95.8% of all patients were seen and either admitted, transferred or discharged within four hours. This was the best monthly performance since the same period in 2013. Health Secretary Shona Robison said the latest figures were "extremely promising". But she warned that more would need to be done to achieve the target in the busier winter period. The figures showed that activity at A&E departments was at its lowest level for July in the past five years, with staff dealing with 131,948 cases. Ms Robison said: "NHS staff have been working extremely hard to cut waiting times and deliver a first-class service, and the figures published today are testament to this." She added: "We want to see long-term, sustainable change put in place in order to maintain this high level of performance during peaks and troughs of demand."

Summary: Waiting time performance figures for Scotland's accident and emergency (A&E) departments in July were the best in two years, new figures show.


Eastmond will be out for six months after having surgery on the injury, which he suffered in the first half of the win over Gloucester on 26 February. The 27-year-old made 16 appearances for Premiership leaders Wasps this season, scoring two tries. "Kyle will be a big loss for us as we go into this last part of the season," director of rugby Dai Young said. "It's obviously really disappointing for Kyle that he will miss the rest of the season, and I really feel for him because it came at a time when he was really starting to find his feet in this side and get a good run of games."

Summary: Wasps centre Kyle Eastmond will miss the rest of the Premiership season after tearing an Achilles tendon.


The man barged in after the victim, who is in her 60s, opened the door of her house in East Didsbury, on 20 May. She reported the attack on Wednesday. Greater Manchester Police said it was thought that the man regularly visits the area. He was described as black, in his 40s, and about 5ft 10ins (1.8m) tall with a broad build and short black hair. He had "dark pigmentation near his side burns and a distorted knuckle on the fourth finger of his right hand, which pushes the knuckle towards his little finger", police said. Police have appealed for anyone with any information to come contact them.

Summary: A woman was raped in her own home after answering the door to a stranger, police have said.


Having also won with Le Havre in 2009, Rouget sent out the son of former Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere winner Wootton Bassett, to win by a length and a half. Zarak came with a late rattle to claim second spot, with Dicton also putting in good late work to take third place, another length and three-quarters away. Rouget also saddled leading fancy Mekhtaal, but he failed to challenge. After Harry Dunlop's Robin Of Navan had made most of the running, jockey Jean-Bernard Eyque brought Almanzor through with a well-timed finish. Following the win, Almanzor was installed as a 16-1 shot for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in October.

Summary: Almanzor sprang a 20-1 surprise to give trainer Jean-Claude Rouget his second win in the French Derby at Chantilly.


Police are looking for a man who walked into the Weinstein Gallery and took the valuable pencil drawing off the wall and then fled in a taxi. A gallery spokeswoman told the San Francisco Chronicle newspaper that the work was an "original and unique" artwork. It is thought Picasso created Tete de Femme in 1965. Speaking to the newspaper, police spokesman Officer Albie Esparza said: "We're hoping someone in the public might recognise this piece, if they see someone walking around with it or trying to sell it. "We don't know if the place was targeted or whether this was a random opportunity that this guy took advantage of." Other artists whose works are still on display at the gallery include Marc Chagall, Salvador Dali and Joan Miro. Last year five paintings by Picasso, Matisse and other great artists were stolen from the Museum of Modern Art in Paris.

Summary: A Pablo Picasso drawing, thought to be worth £100,000 has been stolen from an art gallery in San Francisco.


The poll indicated the lead held by the "No" campaign to reject independence had narrowed to six points from 22 points since the beginning of August. Sterling fell 0.63% against the dollar to $1.6502 and dropped 0.61% against the euro to 1.2572 euros. On the stock market, the FTSE 100 index rose 3.86 points to 6,829.17. Weir Group was the top riser on the index, up 2.5%, after Credit Suisse upgraded its rating on the engineering firm to "outperform" from "neutral". After a tough couple of days following the release of a profits warning on Friday there was some respite for Tesco, with its shares rising 2.4%. Redrow shares climbed at first before dropping back 1%, despite the housebuilder reporting a near doubling in full-year profits to Â£132.6m. Revenue jumped 43% to Â£864.5m as demand was boosted by improving consumer confidence and the government's Help to Buy housing scheme.

Summary: (Close): The pound fell against the dollar and euro after a poll by YouGov indicated rising support for the pro-Scottish independence "Yes" campaign.


The parents of TJ Martin, who had died after being born with a rare disease, appealed for witnesses after the theft that took place while they were burying their son. The laptop was used to show pictures of TJ during the service. It was stolen from Pentecostal City Mission Church in Willesden, north-west London, on 2 November. TJ was born with Candle syndrome, a rare disorder characterised by inflammation and fever, and spent much of his life in hospital. Scotland Yard said a man was arrested and charged with burglary on Saturday. Franklyn Mathurin, 47, of no fixed address, appeared at Hendon Magistrates' Court on Monday. He will appear in custody for a case management hearing on 14 December.

Summary: A man has been charged with burglary after a laptop was stolen from the funeral of a six-year-old boy.


Armed police were called to Highcliffe School in Christchurch shortly after midday. The school was placed in emergency lockdown, but has since reopened. A 26-year-old man from Christchurch was initially held on suspicion of firearm offences but was de-arrested at the scene. A number of air pellets were found. Police said there was no risk to pupils or staff. No-one was injured. A Dorset Police spokeswoman said: "Police officers have now left the scene and police community support officers remain in the area carrying out community reassurance patrols. "The school is back to normal and police have completed a full and thorough search of the area. "We have moved this matter from a response to an investigative phase.... inquires are continuing."

Summary: A school was placed in emergency lockdown after reports a gunman fired shots at school workmen, police said.


Hosting rights were awarded to the Manx International Football Alliance (MIFA) last year, but now the week-long tournament will be held in Hungary. The inaugural tournament of the world cup for non-Fifa nations was held last year in Ã–stersund, Sweden. A ConIFA spokesman said the decision is down to "unforseen travelling issues". He added: "The limited numbers of ferry tickets directly after the TT Races made it impossible to fit the needs of the teams and the large number of fans wanting to see the matches. "In addition, financial backing of local companies, investors and government did not materialise as MIFA originally believed. "These reasons combined made it difficult to organise and finance a tournament on the Isle of Man alone." The tournament, which is expected to involve 12 teams from all around the world, will take place in Budapest between the 13 and 21 June.

Summary: The Isle of Man has pulled out of hosting the 2015 ConIFA European Football Championship next June, organisers have announced.


Dorothy Cruickshank was one of six people taken to hospital after the two-car collision on the A90 at the Toll of Birness junction on 5 April. The 66-year-old, from Hatton, was a passenger in a Volkswagen Passat which was in collision with a Peugeot 207 Police Scotland said she died in hospital on Saturday. A report is being sent to the procurator fiscal. The other casualties were the 70-year-old driver of the Volkswagen and four 18-year-olds in the Peugeot who all suffered serious injuries.

Summary: A woman has died 10 days after being badly injured in a car crash in Aberdeenshire.


He was swinging on a rope hung between two large flowerpots when one fell and crushed him, state prosecutor Jost Schuetzeberg told Reuters news agency. Authorities in Eschweiler have ordered a post-mortem examination but say there is no indication of a criminal offence. The boy and his family arrived there four weeks ago after a journey of more than 4,000km (2,500 miles) from Iraq. He was taken to hospital but later died of head injuries, local media reported (in German). The boy was attending the welcoming party, organised by local citizens and aid groups, together with his parents and his nine-year-old brother, city spokesman Rene Costantini said. "It was a very tragic accident," he said, adding that the parents and the brother had been offered psychological help.

Summary: A three-year-old Iraqi boy has died in an accident at a welcome party for refugees in western Germany.


The council gave the go-ahead for the £150m project at East Tullos last week. The incinerator would be used by Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray councils for non-recyclable waste, to reduce the amount sent to landfill. Four community councils raised concerns, but the Scottish government said it did not consider the proposal raised issues of national significance. The project is designed to generate heat that would be used in thousands of nearby homes. It was given the go-ahead by the full city council - by 23 votes to 14 - despite opposition from campaigners who said it could cause problems with pollution and increase traffic congestion on the already busy Wellington Road. The plant is due to open in 2021.

Summary: A controversial £150m energy from waste plan in Aberdeen will not be called in the Scottish government.


Brendan Rodgers's side have won only four times in 14 matches without him. Sturridge, who scored 21 goals in 29 league games last season, was nearing a return to action last month before picking up a calf-strain. Reds boss Rodgers expects Sturridge to be available for the next league game, away to Crystal Palace on 23 November. Media playback is not supported on this device Rodgers criticised England's handling of the 25-year-old after he was originally ruled out for up to three weeks. He has played only three Premier League games this season, scoring in the 2-1 home win over Southampton on 17 August. Liverpool are 11th in the Premier League table, 15 points behind leaders Chelsea, and without a top-flight win in their last three outings. They are also fighting to stay in the Champions League after three straight Group B defeats.

Summary: Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has returned to full training for the first time since damaging his hamstring while on England duty in August.


Stephen Harris, 34, had been in a critical condition in hospital after the accident that claimed the life of his brother Alan Harris, but died on Friday morning. Both men were working on a sewer system on Wednesday when it is believed they were overcome by toxic fumes. Alan, the owner of the company carrying out the work, died at the scene. Three members of Dublin Fire Brigade who attended the incident were treated in hospital and later discharged. Two investigations, by police and the Health and Safety Authority, are continuing. Robbie Keane, who plays his football in the United States with LA Galaxy, posted on Facebook on Thursday that "it's been a very difficult time for our family". He is part of the Republic of Ireland squad that will take on Scotland in a Euro 2016 qualifier in Dublin on Saturday.

Summary: Another cousin of Republic of Ireland footballer Robbie Keane has died after a sewer accident in County Dublin.


The 18-year-old joins the Championship leaders on a two-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee. Healey has scored sixteen goals for the Nomads during this campaign and has signed with the Bluebirds until the summer of 2015. "We think Rhys is one with huge potential." said Malky Mackay, the Cardiff City Manager. "We brought Rhys in after having looked at the division to see what the best young talent is there - and we think Rhys is one with huge potential. " "He'll be training with our Development Squad and Under 18s to start with. We'll try and bleed him in gently towards the senior setup and see how he develops, but he's certainly one with great potential for the future." A Nomads statement wished Healey well and praised Cardiff for the "brilliant way they have worked with us, generous, patient and always courteous".

Summary: Cardiff City have signed teenage striker Rhys Healey from Welsh Premiership side Gap Connah's Quay.


The Parades Commission had applied more stringent restrictions to the march than in previous years. On BBC NI's The View, the Orange Order's Mervyn Gibson welcomed the move by the residents. However, he said it was still unhappy with the Commission's determination. He said the Order hoped to seek a judicial review on Friday. Mr Kelly described the move by the residents as "helpful". As with last year's parade, only the Orangemen and their 13 notified bands can march past St Patrick's Church on Donegall Street in north Belfast. They must do so to the sound of a single drum beat. This year, all music must stop 43 metres away from the church so there is no music within earshot of it. The planned residents' protest had also been restricted to a maximum of 50 people at two locations.

Summary: Sinn Féin's North Belfast MLA Gerry Kelly has confirmed a planned residents' protest at Friday's Orange Order Tour of the North parade has been called off.


Beattock Station Action Group has joined forces with the regional transport partnership, SWestrans, to commission a feasibility study. The move follows a meeting with Keith Brown, who was Transport Minister at the time, in September last year. Beattock station closed in 1972 when the West Coast Main Line was electrified. The action group hopes to tap into a Â£30m fund set up by the Scottish government to bring stations back into use. Supporters claim the station's position, 45 minutes from both Glasgow and Edinburgh, could open up commuter and leisure opportunities and boost the economy of the area. Findings from the feasibility study are expected to be published early next year.

Summary: A group campaigning to re-open Beattock railway station claim to have taken an important step forward.


The Lions' success came at the expense of Halifax, who drop into the National League North after managing just a 1-1 draw against Macclesfield. Oli Johnson, Will Hatfield and Anthony Dudley all scored to give the hosts a 3-0 lead within the opening 30 minutes. Nathan Blissett and Toby Ajala cut the lead but Dudley scored again before Shaun Harrad made it a nervy finale. Halifax's failure to win means Guiseley stay up in their debut season in the National League, while Torquay finish three points off the relegation places after being 10 points adrift at the bottom of the table in February.

Summary: Guiseley secured their National League status after winning a seven-goal thriller against Torquay at Nethermoor.


The sale included brochures, art work and gift shop souvenirs collected by a man who "fell in love with Dismaland". The "bemusement park" in Weston-super-Mare attracted thousands of visitors when it opened last summer. Auctioneer Andrew Stowe said the sale in Bristol "massively exceeded expectations" and there had been "interest from across the world". "It's a lovely collection... it's memorabilia for every pocket," he said. The auction raised £10,190 and the seller has said he will donate part of the proceeds to a Bristol homeless charity.

Summary: A private collection of Dismaland memorabilia has been sold at auction for more than £10,000.


Stars of the Rio 2016 games will be in Leeds city centre on 28 September from late afternoon for a parade. Leeds triathletes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, who took gold and silver in Brazil, will be attending. Gold medal-winning rower Paul Bennett and triathlon bronze winner Vicky Holland will also be taking part. Yorkshire contributed 14 medals to Team GB's overall tally of 67 at the 2016 Olympic Games. The Paralympic Games gets going in Rio on Wednesday. Leeds City Council said further details of the homecoming event, including other attendees, would be announced shortly. Alistair Brownlee, who now has won two Olympic golds, said: "To be greeted on your home turf by fans will be a real high after Rio. "We can't wait to bring home our medals to Yorkshire and to thank everyone for their overwhelming support."

Summary: A date has been set for a homecoming event to celebrate the achievements of Yorkshire's Olympic and Paralympic athletes.


The victory was United's third in a row, cutting the gap to National League safety to five points. "Bliss was an animal today," Nicholson told BBC Radio Devon. "He got a bit of luck for his second goal, but if you throw yourself in there like he's done, those are the bits of luck that you get." Blissett's work rate also impressed Nicholson, whose side have not been beaten since the end of January. "With his first goal, he's chased down something, he's bullied the goalkeeper and he's got his reward," added Nicholson of the former Bristol Rovers striker, who joined the club on a free transfer in January. "He's gone from his first couple of games where he's finding his feet, to all of a sudden looking like the real deal."

Summary: Torquay United boss Kevin Nicholson has hailed striker Nathan Blissett after he scored both goals in the side's 2-1 win at Macclesfield.


The audience in Wales for the 3-1 win over Belgium peaked at 1.27m - the highest-ever TV audience in the country for live sport, the BBC said. It was also the third-highest TV audience in Wales this century, only exceeded by the 2012 Olympics opening and closing ceremonies. Welsh football fans hailed the quarter-final win as Wales' greatest victory. Before this tournament, the previous highest audience for a Wales international football match this century was against Russia in November 2003 - the second leg of the Euro 2004 play-off. Prior to that, the highest audience in the previous decade was Wales v Romania World Cup 1994 qualifier in November 1993.

Summary: A record number of viewers in Wales witnessed the team make history by reaching the Euro 2016 semi-finals.


The 28-year-old was taken off on a stretcher during Wales' 27-13 victory over South Africa on 26 November. It was initially said the British and Irish Lion, who has been capped 60 times by Wales, was set to miss at least the start of the Six Nations. "It has been confirmed surgery is required. He will not play again until next season," said a statement. Lydiate missed the summer tour of New Zealand after injuring a shoulder during Wales' defeat by England in May. In his absence, one of Ross Moriarty or captain Sam Warburton, whom Lydiate filled in for against South Africa, is likely to start at six for Wales. James King could replace him for Ospreys. Wales begin their Six Nations campaign against Italy in Rome on 5 February.

Summary: Ospreys and Wales flanker Dan Lydiate will miss the rest of the season with anterior cruciate ligament damage.


The man, who was armed with a knife, entered the bedroom of a flat in Ireton Street on Friday at about 14:45 BST. He threatened the woman and stole her laptop. Police have said there were two other burglaries in the area on the same day. A knife was left behind following a burglary at a house on the same street. On this occasion, a games console and games were taken. A tablet and camera were also stolen from a house in India Street.

Summary: A 19-year-old woman has been threatened by an armed man in her south Belfast home.


Samantha Thomas, 29, died in the blaze on Shakespeare Road, St Dials, Cwmbran, on 19 May despite neighbours' attempts to save her. The inquest in Newport heard Ms Thomas was pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic inside the flat. A post-mortem gave the provisional cause of death as exposure to fire. A 49-year-old man was initially arrested on suspicion of murder but later released without charge. Gwent Police said officers were continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire. Senior coroner for Gwent David Bowen formally released the body so a funeral could be held. He adjourned the inquest until 2 August when he said there would be a review of the "position of these outstanding inquiries."

Summary: An inquest into the death of a woman killed in a Torfaen flat fire has been opened and adjourned.


Two-year-old Jacob Jenkins stopped breathing after swallowing the fruit at Pizza Hut in Hartlepool on 9 October. He was taken to hospital and put into an induced coma, but his parents Abigail Wilson and David Jenkins turned off his life support five days later. Family and friends were asked to wear a hint of Jacob's favourite colour yellow for the funeral at St Joseph's Church. Pizza Hut previously said the firm was "devastated to learn of Jacob's tragic death" and had taken grapes off its menu "with immediate effect". A fundraising appeal to help the family has raised nearly Â£20,000.

Summary: The funeral of a Teesside toddler who died after choking on a grape has been held.


Kris Sale, from Sale Appliances in Westcliff-on-Sea, came up with the idea because he had a soft "baby Henry" toy and said he enjoyed making "quirky" window displays. The five cleaners represent the kings, Mary and Joseph. "Kids love it," said Mr Sale who has also built a stable, topped with a star, to house the vacuum cleaners. Mr Sale has a reputation for his window displays. In the past he has turned a washing machine into a fish tank, and put a dummy repair man inside a cooker to make it look as though the appliance was being mended. He said: "We're planning to change the nativity for New Year's Eve. The Henrys are going to have a party. It'll be one heck of a bash."

Summary: A nativity scene using Henry vacuum cleaners has been created in the window of an electrical goods shop in Essex.


Over the next six weeks, a public consultation will be held in Pembrokeshire and residents can make their suggestions or at drop-in sessions. It comes as the Treasury cut funds to the Welsh government, and Cardiff Bay slashing council budgets. Pembrokeshire must save about a quarter of its £200m net expenditure. The public will be asked questions, such as which services do they value the most, are they prepared to pay more council tax in order to keep them and are there services which communities can run themselves. They will also be asked whether some services can be run more efficiently.

Summary: A council in west Wales has asked the public how to save £50m over the next four years.


The deadly Brazilian Wandering spider was spotted beside damp wooden pallets from South America by Lee Hilton, a worker at shower and tap company Bristan, in Tamworth. "I thought it was a wolf spider to start off with," he said. Staff at Bristol Zoo found it to be a female, possibly the largest seen in the UK. James Ship, an expert at Stratford Butterfly Farm, which also houses arachnids, said if bitten by the spider, "you would have about six hours' worth of pain". He added: "If you weren't able to get anti-venom within those six hours, it can lead to paralysis and in some cases it can lead to death." It is understood the spider is undergoing tests in London.

Summary: An exotic spider known as one of the most venomous in the world has been found in a Staffordshire warehouse.


The Serie A side last month made their 11th coaching change in two seasons by hiring Uruguayan Diego Lopez. Zamparini bought the club in 2002 when they were in Serie B and said a new owner will be named "within 15 days". "The new president is a representative of an Anglo-American fund," said a statement on Palermo's website. The 75-year-old took control of Palermo when they were a Serie B club, but they have become a fixture in the Italian top flight during his reign, even competing in European competition. Before buying Palermo, Zamparini was owner of Venezia, who now play in Italy's third tier, for 15 years. Palermo are 18th in the 20-team Serie A table, seven points from safety with 12 matches remaining.

Summary: Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini, who has overseen about 40 coaching changes in 15 years as the club's owner, has said he is stepping down.


The Red Funnel ferry company said at about 06:30 GMT it was cancelling its Red Jet sailings for foot passengers to West Cowes. The firm said the decision was taken because of "adverse weather conditions". The service was running again in both directions by 09:15 GMT. Red Funnel's's vehicle ferry service between Southampton and East Cowes on the island is running as normal. Strom Frank has left thousands of homes across the UK without power and there are currently 33 flood alerts for the South East.

Summary: A high-speed ferry service between Southampton and the Isle of Wight was suspended because of bad weather.


Payne, who became the first female rider to win the Melbourne Cup in November, is recovering in hospital after abdomen surgery. The 30-year-old had already been ruled out of a Royal Ascot debut in May. Des O'Keeffe, general manager of the Australian Jockeys' Association, said Payne "had her heart set" on riding at Royal Ascot and in the Shergar Cup. He told BBC Sport: "There's always 2017 and hopefully she'll be lucky enough to be invited again then." Payne is described as being in a "serious but stable" condition in hospital after suffering internal injuries when she was dislodged from her horse Dutch Courage at Mildura Racceourse. Payne was scheduled to be part of a team of female jockeys looking to retain the Shergar Cup, competing against male riders representing Great Britain and Ireland, Europe and the Rest of the World.

Summary: Jockey Michelle Payne has been ruled out of the Shergar Cup team event at Ascot on 6 August after a serious fall.


Five of the pups were picked up over the past few days, the RSPCA said. The charity said it had rescued young seals from Swansea, Bridgend county, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire. A pup with an infected bite wound to its muzzle was collected from Pembrey. Another sick pup was recovered from Pencarnan near St Davids. The animals have been transferred to West Hatch Animal Centre, Taunton, Somerset, for rehabilitation. Anyone who finds a seal on a beach has been asked to avoid touching it as they can bite.

Summary: Fifteen seal pups have washed up on south Wales' beaches following recent stormy weather.


Joseph Sheridan, 13, died of multiple injuries after the crash on the Southend-bound carriageway of the A127 near Basildon in February. An inquest into his death earlier heard there were no issues found with the BMW involved. A verdict of accidental death was recorded by Greater Essex Coroner Caroline Beasley-Murray. Joseph was hit by a car near the junction with Oak Lane, a private road which leads to the former Dale Farm travellers' site. The following night about 30 people blocked the road in protest by parking cars across the lanes. The road was shut for about five hours. Signs on the A127, which has a 70mph (112kmh) speed limit along the stretch involved in the crash, warn: "Do not cross. Fatal accident site." The 31-year-old BMW driver was initially arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving but was released without charge.

Summary: A driver who struck a boy walking across a dual carriageway did not have time to stop, an inquest heard.


The deteriorating London Road Bridge in Derby which connects the city's main railway line to Birmingham will be replaced with a new one costing Â£6.9m. Work to remove the Victorian bridge, which was built in 1878, is expected to be finished by Boxing Day. David Bartram, the city council's head of highways and engineering, said "it's certainly seen better days". He said the bridge was designed in a different age. "They would have expected the odd traction engine and horses pulling carts but not the volume of traffic we have today," he added. Vehicle weight restrictions were imposed two years ago, with the bridge closed to traffic in August. A new metal bridge is expected to be in place by autumn 2014.

Summary: Work has started to demolish a 135-year-old bridge after it was deemed unsafe.


England under-21 international Abraham, signed on a season's loan from Chelsea, headed home in the 80th minute. Paul Clement's side - without injured Fernando Llorente and transfer-target Gylfi Sigurdsson - took a first half lead through Oliver McBurnie. But substitute Franck Tayou equalised on 69 minutes for the Kickers before Abraham had the last word. Manager Paul Clement told BBC Radio Wales: "I was satisfied with the way we played, lots of players got minutes under their belts. "Half the team played 60 minutes, the other half played 30. Lots of things to work on, but with three and a half weeks to go to the start of the season, we are moving in the right direction." Swansea drew 2-2 with Philadelphia Union in the first game of their tour, having previously lost a friendly 1-0 at Barnet. They complete their American training trip against North Carolina, on Saturday.

Summary: Tammy Abraham scored a winning goal on his debut as Swansea City beat Richmond Kickers in the second USA tour game.


The 25-year-old made 33 appearances for the U's this season, but has struggled with injury throughout the campaign. Goalkeepers Chris Dunn and Sam Beasant have also been released, while forward Robbie Simpson leaves by mutual consent after 36 games this term. Centre-back Josh Coulson, 27, and midfielder James Dunne, 26, have been offered new contracts. The club have also confirmed they are in talks with 24-year-old striker Jimmy Spencer after he scored six goals in 18 matches since joining in January on a six-month deal. Midfielder Dylan Williams, 18, has been offered a one-year professional deal, while loan players Darnell Furlong, Ryan Haynes, Shane O'Neill, Ryan Ledson, Max Clark and Zeli Ismail have returned to their parent clubs.

Summary: League Two side Cambridge United have parted company with four players, including winger Ryan Donaldson.


Premier League Manchester City 5-0 Crystal Palace Bournemouth 2-2 Stoke City Burnley 2-2 West Bromwich Albion Hull City 0-2 Sunderland Leicester City 3-0 Watford Swansea 1-0 Everton Scottish Premiership Inverness Caledonian Thistle 2-1 Hamilton Celtic 4-1 St Johnstone Kilmarnock 0-1 Dundee Motherwell 0-1 Ross County Premier League Liverpool 0-0 Southampton Arsenal v Manchester United (16:00) Scottish Premiership Partick Thistle 1-2 Rangers Hearts v Aberdeen Championship Aston Villa 1-1 Brighton Brentford 1-3 Blackburn Rovers Bristol City 0-1 Birmingham City Burton Albion 2-4 Reading Huddersfield Town 0-3 Cardiff City Newcastle United 3-0 Barnsley Norwich City 4-0 Queens Park Rangers Nottingham Forest 3-0 Ipswich Town Rotherham United 1-1 Derby County Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Fulham Wigan Athletic 1-1 Leeds United Wolves 1-0 Preston North End

Summary: All the reports from Saturday and Sunday's Premier League, Championship and Scottish Premiership fixtures.


Residents are being advised to keep their windows closed after acrid smoke spread from the blaze at Llandow Industrial Estate. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said it had suspended the licence of site operators SiteServ Recycling. On Monday, three fire crews remained at the scene of the fire which started on Thursday. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said the risk to health is thought to be low but the smoke could cause nose and eye irritation, and coughing. Nadia De Longhi, operations manager for NRW, said the suspension notice would prevent more waste being brought into the site.

Summary: A recycling plant where a 2,000-tonne rubbish fire has been burning for four days has had its licence suspended.


The Swiss fourth seed won their final group match in straight sets 7-6 6-4. "My timing wasn't there certainly the last few days," said Murray. "I made way too many errors the last two matches." The season isn't over for Murray just yet though, as he heads to Belgium next week for Great Britain's first Davis Cup final since 1978. Wawrinka is now through to the semi-finals where he'll play Roger Federer. World number one Novak Djokovic will take on fifth seed Rafael Nadal in the other half of the draw.

Summary: Andy Murray has been knocked out of the ATP World Tour Finals after being beaten by Stan Wawrinka.


"Looks like some fine weather for #England and #France for tonight's fireworks!" he said in a tweet. The astronaut is sending regular tweets to 300,000 followers on Twitter from the International Space Station (ISS), where he is based for six months. The father-of-two from Chichester in West Sussex arrived at the ISS on 15 December. His time at the station will be spent conducting scientific experiments. The astronaut is becoming well-known for his light-hearted tweets from space. On Christmas Eve, he sent an apology after dialling a wrong number from space and saying to a woman on the other end of the line: "Hello, is this planet Earth?" He said it was not intended to be a "prank call".

Summary: A spectacular view of the South East from space was sent back to earth by astronaut Tim Peake on New Year's Eve.


The Pakistani Taliban attacked the Army Public School in the city on Tuesday, which resulted in at least 141 deaths. The Pakistan Cricket Board tried to postpone the match but said they were "constrained" by media commitments. New Zealand won the fourth one-day international by seven runs, with Kane Williamson hitting 123 off 105 balls. Pakistan have played most of their "home" matches in the Middle East since 2009, when a bus carrying the Sri Lanka team on its way to play in Lahore was attacked by gunmen. "We are playing outside Pakistan only because of the threat of terrorism at home," said the PCB spokesman, who added that black armbands would be worn by the players in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. "If we allow terrorists to disrupt our matches abroad, then all will be lost." Final scorecard: Fourth ODI - Pakistan v New Zealand

Summary: Pakistan will donate all proceeds from Wednesday's one-day international with New Zealand to the victims of this week's Peshawar school massacre.


No-one was hurt in Tuesday's attack on the Qayyarah air base near the IS stronghold of Mosul. Marine Gen Joseph Dunford, chairman of US joint chiefs of staff, said the group's capability to deliver chemical weapons was rudimentary. But the attack, he added, was a "concerning development". IS has long been suspected of making and using crude chemical weapons in Iraq and Syria, where it also controls territory. Gen Dunford told the US Senate armed services committee on Thursday that the rocket had contained a "sulphur-mustard blister agent". Mustard agent in sufficient quantities can maim or kill by damaging skin, eyes and airways. Mosul, Iraq's second largest city, has been under IS control for the past two years and the battle to retake it is expected to begin in the coming weeks. US troops are providing assistance to local forces as they prepare for the offensive.

Summary: A rocket launched by Islamic State militants at American troops based in Iraq did contain a mustard agent, the US military has confirmed.


The company, which reported the biggest annual loss in its history earlier this year, was the biggest loser on the FTSE 100 after going ex-dividend. Overall, the benchmark index was down 25 points or 0.34% at 7,306.98. On the currency markets, the pound was virtually unchanged against the dollar at $1.2481 and up 0.14% against the euro at 1.1723. Pearson's fall was exacerbated by a broker downgrade from Exane BNP Paribas. Three other stocks also suffered from going ex-dividend. Lloyds Banking Group shed 2.9%, while insurer Aviva dropped 2.8% and Paddy Power Betfair lost 2.3%. The biggest climber on the FTSE 100 was Easyjet which rose by 4.2% after reporting passenger numbers grew by 10.6% in March. It was followed by property groups British Land, which was up by 2.3%, Persimmon, up by 2.1%, Barratt Developments 1.9% higher and Land Securities which rose 1.7%.

Summary: (Close): Embattled publisher Pearson faced new woes on Thursday as its share price ended the day 6.7% lower.


The 51-year-old was discovered in a house in the Toberhewney Hall area of Lurgan at about 02:50 GMT on Friday. A man of the same age has been arrested. A post mortem examination is expected to take place later. DUP MLA Carla Lockhart said it was "very alarming news in what is a very quiet residential area". "My sympathies are with the family of the deceased," she said. "The police are treating this as a murder investigation and therefore I would encourage anyone who has any information to come forward to the PSNI."

Summary: A murder investigation is under way after a woman's body was found in County Armagh.


Broad Plain Boys' Club in Bristol sold the work, which appeared in a doorway in April and sparked an ownership dispute with the council. Banksy then wrote to the hard-up club saying it was theirs. A mural to thank the artist was unveiled earlier. It was created with the Young Bristol Creative Team. Mobile Lovers showed a couple embracing while checking their mobile phones. The piece, attached to a piece of wood and screwed to the wall on Clement Street, was removed by members of the youth club with a crowbar. Club owner Dennis Stinchcombe said: "Within 12 months we could have been closed, which means 120 years of exceptional youth work in Bristol would have been lost. "That would have been a tragedy for Bristol." Broad Plain will be sharing a portion of the proceeds with a number of other voluntary sector youth clubs across the city.

Summary: A Banksy artwork that was painted on a wall outside a cash-strapped youth club has been sold to a private collector for £403,000.