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Leicester City midfielder Esteban Cambiasso knows what it feels like to claim football's biggest prizes but says saving the Premier League strugglers from relegation would be one of the highlights of his career. Cambiasso, a former Argentina international, claimed five Serie A titles at previous club Inter Milan where ...	Decorated former Argentina international Esteban Cambiasso says that keeping Leicester up this season would be like 'another cup' The former Inter Milan and Real Madrid midfielder joined Leicester last summer on a free transfer, signing a one-year deal . Leicester are currently bottom of the Premier League table with 1...
A 73-year-old man is to appear in court today charged with the murder of his 95-year-old mother at her home. Police arrested David Powell after the pensioner's body was discovered at her home in Doncaster Lane, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent on Thursday night. Although the body has not yet been formally identified, she is un...	Body of woman believed to be Celilia Powell was discovered at her home . Her son David Powell, 73, has been charged with the 95-year-old's murder . Police called to the scene in Stoke-on-Trent on Thursday at about 8pm .
After West Ham announced a vast reduction in season ticket prices earlier this week, manager Sam Allardyce has labelled the move the best business by any Premier League club in a long time. Ahead of their relocation to the Olympic Stadium in a year’s time, the Hammers became the first club to drop the price of their se...	West Ham became first Premier League club to drop prices since TV deal . Manager Sam Allardyce believes it's the best business done in a long time . The Hammers move into the Olympic Stadium in 2016 .
A bizarre performance from Stan Wawrinka saw Grigor Dimitrov breeze through 6-1, 6-2 to his first masters quarter-final of the season. Wawrinka is the defending champion in Monte Carlo and seldom has a title been relinquished so easily. The Swiss No 2 played like he was in a hurry - and not in a good way. Rushing betwe...	Grigor Dimitrov plays Gael Monfils in Monte Carlo Masters quarter-final . World No 9 Stan Wawrinka looked listless and disinterested in the defeat . Defending champion didn't get on the board until the match's fifth game .
Manchester United's humiliation of their neighbours City continued their outstanding record against the Barclays Premier League's top seven this season. Sportsmail's alternative table shows every club's total points gained against the current top seven teams – Chelsea, United, City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspu...	Manchester United beat City 4-2 at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon . Man Utd have the most impressive record against the top seven clubs . Louis van Gaal has averaged two points per game against the top seven . Chelsea (1.56) are second in the Premier League in an alternative table . READ: Ashley Young laughs at City ...
A senior Islamist party official convicted of crimes against humanity has been executed in Bangladesh. Mohammad Qamaruzzaman was hanged around 10.30pm on Saturday inside a jail in Dhaka. The assistant secretary general of the Jamaat-e-Islami party headed a militia group that collaborated with the Pakistani army in the ...	Mohammad Qamaruzzaman was hanged around 10.30pm on Saturday . He was the assistant secretary general of the Jamaat-e-Islami party . Militia group collaborated with Pakistani army in 1971 independence war . His supporters slammed the decision and have called for a protest .
Ed Miliband was last night accused of snubbing Britain’s army of self-employed workers – for refusing to send them a special Election message. The Labour leader prompted claims that he was worried about upsetting his party’s ‘union paymasters’. In a special Election edition, the magazine of the respected Association of...	The magazine usually carries tributes from nearly every major party leader . Where Milband's message is expected, the page is blank with sharp rebuke . Chief of self-employed organisation, IPSE, called decision 'disappointing'
Vijaya Gadde, Twitter's top lawyer, admitted it has been ‘inexcusably slow’ in tackling online trolls . Twitter's top lawyer has admitted it has been ‘inexcusably slow’ in tackling online trolls who make the lives of others a misery. Vijaya Gadde said the social network had let internet abuse go ‘unchecked’ because it ...	Vijaya Gadde said social network had let internet abuse go 'unchecked' She claims it is because scope and scale of problem was not recognised . Twitter has tripled the size of team that deals with online abuse, she said . Anti-bullying campaigners long complained Twitter is sanctuary for trolls .
Formula One great Jackie Stewart has bemoaned the downfall of the German Grand Prix and is urging the sport's bosses not to forsake tradition for money as the number of European races on the calendar dwindles. The German GP was erased from the 2015 schedule because of financial problems and F1 commercial head Bernie Ec...	German Grand Prix has been scrapped because of financial problems . Bernie Ecclestone cannot guarantee the future of the Italian Grand Prix . Jackie Stewart insists there should always be a place for 'essential races'
New York and Connecticut authorities are in search of a woman accused of stealing the identity of a cancer-stricken fashion executive who lay dying in a Manhattan hospital. Surveillance cameras caught the thief taking $9,000 out of the account of Kate Sullivan at Chase branches in Commack and Freeport on September 23, ...	Surveillance cameras caught the thief taking $9,000 out of the account of Kate Sullivan at banks in Long Island, New York on September 23, 2014 . Sullivan was informed of the fraud while fighting for her life at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. She died five days later . The 50-year-old had worked as...
Jeremy Clarkson has become a green campaigner, Simon Cowell is going to be put on the £5 note and the Leaning Tower of Pisa is becoming a luxury hotel, it emerged today. But before you get too excited about this string of massive news stories, it might be a good idea to check the date - because all the revelations are ...	April 1 has heralded a crop of fake news stories hoodwinking readers . The Guardian claims Jeremy Clarkson is campaigning against fossil fuels . Simon Cowell will replace the Queen on the £5 note, according to The Sun . The Leaning Tower of Pisa is set to become a luxury hotel, says one paper . Ant and Dec 'will add St...
'Exploited by criminals': Gambian footballer Baboucarr Ceesay (above) was among the 900 migrants who died in the Mediterranean boat disaster, his British aunt has revealed . A British woman has revealed how her nephew was among the 900 migrants who drowned in the Mediterranean boat disaster. Baboucarr Ceesay, a talente...	Gambian footballer Baboucarr Ceesay, 21, died seeking new life in the UK . Aunt Jessica Sey, from Cheltenham, outraged at treatment by smugglers . She said: 'He had his head turned and his money taken by criminals' Mr Ceesay understood to have been locked in hold when vessel sank .
Yaya Toure's agent has called Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini a 'weak manager' and criticised the club's chief executive Ferran Soriano and director of football Txiki Begiristain. Toure's performances have come under the microscope amid a dismal run for City which has seen them go from title contenders to being ...	Manchester City are willing to listen to offers for Yaya Toure this summer . His agent Dimitri Seluk has hit out and called Manuel Pellegrini 'weak' He also criticised the City's chief executive and director of football . Ivorian midfielder has had a difficult season at the Premier League champions .
Keith Anderson attacked two men who he asked for a cigarette last year. He left one, an Army Lance Corporal, in a coma and severely brain damaged . A violent thug who ended a soldier's career with one punch because he wasn't given a cigarette has been jailed for seven years. Lance Corporal Albert Duffy had survived bom...	Soldier survived bomb blast in Afghanistan during 10-year Army career . He was victim of unprovoked attack in town centre after returning to UK . Punch left him severely brain damaged and ruined his military career . Attacker - who has string of past convictions for violence - is jailed .
Sleepy kid: Brock Guzman, 8, was last seen inside his parents silver 2001 Toyota Corolla. Authorities said the Northern California boy fell asleep in the backseat of the car and was kidnapped when the vehicle was stolen . An eight-year-old boy who took a snooze in the backseat of his family's car, apparently slept thro...	Brock Guzman, was found safe two miles from his Californian home . Police said a thief likely stole the car after the boy's father left it running . The car was found less than four hours later, after a resident spotted it . Police have not yet released a description of the suspect who stole the car . Brock was unharme...
The axe wielding thug who attempted to rob a shop but was restrained by a husband and wife duo has been unmasked as a prolific offender, who has committed more than 1,000 offences since his began his crime spree at the age of 11. Shaun Andrew McKerry, 31, was arrested after he burst into Shildon Post Office and Stores ...	Shaun McKerry started offending when he was 11 and is believed to have committed more than 1,000 crimes including theft and witness intimidation . The 31-year-old was dubbed 'Boomerang Boy' because he would always return home after committing crimes and was arrested 80 times in a year . McKerry has been unmasked as axe...
The saying goes that behind every great man there stands a woman and that is no different for the best two fighters in the world. Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are less than two weeks away from facing each other in the richest fight in history. But they both made sure they spent time with those closest to them ov...	Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are two weeks away from fighting . Their $300million bout will be the richest in the history of boxing . Both men spent time with those closest to them over the weekend . They are both starting their final week of hard training .
Ed Miliband is paying an Argentinian company which has attacked ‘vulture’ American bankers to help him become Prime Minister. Left-wing, Buenos Aires-based Tectonica is responsible for the websites of more than 200 Labour parliamentary candidates, including senior figures such as Shadow Foreign Secretary and Election c...	Tectonica responsible for websites of more than 200 Labour candidates . The Argentinian link is an 'embarrassment' for Miliband, Tories claimed .
A hero doctor put his own life on the line to rescue one of his colleagues, by offering to swap places with her when a knife-wielding patient took her hostage. Accident and emergency doctor Lin Xikun knew exactly what he had to do when he walked in on nurse Long Yufang being threatened with a knife by a bare-chested ma...	Man walked into hospital in Guangdong Province and took nurse hostage . But brave doctor Lin Xikun offered to swap place with terrified woman . Managed to keep the knife-wielding hostage taker calm until police arrived . The accident and emergency doctor is being hailed as a hero by colleagues .
Peter Moore (above), from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, received a letter from HM Revenue and Customs last week telling him he had died . A father-of-two has been sent a letter from the Government telling him he is dead. Peter Moore was shocked after receiving the document from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) last week....	Peter Moore received the letter from HM Revenue and Customs last week . Wife Debbie opened it while he was out and was left 'gobsmacked' Mr Moore yesterday demanded an apology from the Government .
Brendan Rodgers has vowed to do 'what is best' for Daniel Sturridge as the Liverpool striker's injury misery shows no sign of relenting. Sturridge will again be absent for Tuesday night's trip to Hull and while Rodgers will not take the drastic step of calling time on his campaign, he remains unsure whether the England...	Daniel Sturridge's calf and thigh injuries show no sign of relenting . The striker will yet again be absent for Tuesday night's clash with Hull . Brendan Rodgers is unsure whether Sturridge will play again this season . Rodgers says he will bring in more players to relieve burden next season .
Tiger Woods has been spotted hitting balls on the practice range at Augusta National, increasing hopes the former world No 1 will confirm his appearance at this year's first Major. Woods has not appeared on the PGA Tour since withdrawing from the Farmers Insurance Open on February 5 with a recurrence of his back proble...	Tiger Woods increased speculation regarding possible Major comeback . Woods has been spotted at Augusta National on more than once occasion . The 39-year-old has dropped out of top 100 for first time in almost 19 years .
The family of a Bristol woman killed on holiday in France by a parasite-ridden historic tree has been paid £86,000 in compensation. Carolyn Thorpe, 62, was enjoying a cup of coffee outside a cafe in Hiers-Brouage, a seaside town in south-west France, when the 20-foot tree toppled and crushed her to death in 2007. Her d...	Carolyn Thorpe from Bristol died when the tree toppled onto her in 2007 . The 62-year-old's daughter was also injured in the tragic accident . Town hall of Hiers-Brouage has now paid out thousands in compensation .
Baylee Almon should be gearing up for her first legal drink on Saturday. Probably at college, probably able to drive, she should be toasting the next phase of her life with her mother, stepfather, brother, sister and cousins at home in leafy Choctaw, Oklahoma. But no, she was one of 19 toddlers killed in a daycare cent...	It is 20 years since the worst case of homegrown terrorism in US history . Timothy McVeigh killed 168 people with bomb in Oklahoma City in 1995 . Terror was encapsulated by photo of a firefighter carrying a lifeless baby . That baby was Baylee Almon, who had turned one the day before . Nearing what would have been her ...
A lost iPhone was reunited with its owner after police posted a series of bizarre photos on the woman's Facebook page in a bid to track her down. The phone, which belonged to Bella Crooke from Melbourne, was handed in to Albury Police Station on the NSW-Victoria border on Sunday morning. Police officers on duty realis...	Lost phone was handed in to Albury Police Station in NSW on Sunday . Police used phone to post selfies and puns on owner's Facebook page . Bella Crooke lost the phone on Saturday at a friend's birthday party . Police have been hailed as 'legends' by her friends for unusual approach .
As composed and as comfortable as Manchester City were here at the Etihad, performances like this succeed only in highlighting the full extent of their failure this season. In Sergio Aguero they boast the joint leading scorer in the Barclays Premier League. Here against West Ham he scored his 20th of the campaign. And ...	The home side were gifted the lead after James Collins sliced a cross over Adrian for an astonishing own goal . A devastating counter-attacking goal was swept in by Sergio Aguero for his 20th league goal of the season . The victory moved Manuel Pellegrini's side back to within one point of Manchester United in third in...
This is the incredible moment a tiger was sent crashing to the floor after mistiming an attack on a fleet-footed bird. The ferocious feline was chasing what was sure to be dinner when it slipped on the icy surface and lost its footing. As the tiger raced towards the bird, it flew directly upwards forcing the mammal to ...	The hilarious moment took place at the Hengdaohezi Siberian Tiger Park in Northeast China during feeding time . It was captured by US-based photographer Libby Zhang who said that the crowd burst out in a roar of laughter . The humorous slip came as several birds were thrown by staff in to the tiger enclosure for them t...
Hector Bellerin is fast becoming seen by fans, and possibly even by his manager, as Arsenal's premier right back, after impressing in the absence of Mathieu Debuchy. The young Spaniard scored his second Premier League goal, cutting inside and curling left-footed past Simon Mignolet, in the 4-1 win over Liverpool last w...	Hector Bellerin broke Theo Walcott's Arsenal sprint record last summer . Arsenal defender Bellerin says the result has caused 'a bit of banter' The Arsenal youngster has impressed at right back this season . Return of Mathieu Debuchy leaves Arsene Wenger a decision to make . Bellerin scored opening goal for Arsenal aga...
The family of a Georgia toddler left mangled after SWAT police tossed a flash-bang grenade into his crib last spring have received a settlement of nearly $1 million. Bounkham 'Bou Bou' Phonesavanh suffered serious burns to his face and had his nipple blown off in the May incident. His family says the medical bills have...	Family of Bounkham 'Bou Bou' Phonesavanh settled with Habersham County, Georgia late last month for $964K for his pain and suffering . In May 2014, SWAT police in search of a drug dealer they believed was living at the Phonesavanh home tossed a grenade in Bou Bou's crib . While those officers were cleared of wrongdoing...
These haunting images show the partially-submerged ruins of a church where a town was swallowed by an artificial lake 50 years ago. The St Ivan Rilski Church is the only remaining evidence of the community of Zapalnya, Bulgaria, where residents lived until they were forced to leave their homes to make way for a dam bui...	The crumbling St Ivan Rilski Church is the only remaining evidence of the community of Zapalnya, Bulgaria . Named after the patron saint of Bulgaria, the stone structure cuts a ghostly figure in the Zhrebchevo reservoir . The settlement and two other villages were wiped out when the land was submerged in 1965 .
A Celtic treble is gone, but the recriminations, anger and sense of injustice will linger and fester for some time to come. Cup defeats to Inverness are rarely a tranquil affair. On a fateful night in Glasgow 15 years ago the Highlanders inflicted the first of their damaging, deeply defeats on Scotland's champions. The...	Virgil van Dijk gave Celtic the lead with a superb free-kick . Josh Meekings escaped a red card just before the break for a hand ball . Celtic keeper Craig Gordon was sent off early in the second half . Greg Tansey's penalty and Edward Ofere put Inverness ahead . John Guidetti equalised, but David Raven had the final s...
Raheem Sterling has prompted new concerns over smoking after fresh pictures emerged of him holding a shisha pipe – this time joined by his teenage Liverpool team-mate Jordon Ibe. The pictures, believed to have been taken in a London bar earlier this season, show the young stars sat together and both are holding shisha ...	New pictures show Raheem Sterling and Jordon Ibe with shisha pipes . The Liverpool pair are dressed in casual clothing and have a pipe each . Pictures emerged last week of Liverpool star Sterling smoking shisha . Footage also emerged of him inhaling nitrous oxide from a balloon . The pictures create a fresh problem for...
Incredible footage has emerged of a mysterious pair of white lights seen hovering perilously close to to the Chilean volcano eruption. Volcano Calbuco, which has laid dormant for more than 40 years, suddenly erupted on Wednesday causing a thick plume of ash to cloud the sky while thousands of people living in its shado...	Calbuco volcano in southern Chile - which has been dormant for 40 years - erupted without warning on Wednesday . A second terrifying eruption yesterday has now forced over 4,000 to flee in aftermath of the 'apocalypse-like' event . Footage of the eruption has revealed a strange pair of white lights floating perilously ...
Toxicology results released Monday show Linden, New Jersey police officer Pedro Abad (pictured) had three times the legal limit of alcohol in his system when he crashed his car last month . Toxicology results show that an off-duty New Jersey officer was drunk when he caused a wrong-way crash that killed another officer...	Pedro Abad was driving with two fellow Linden, New Jersey police officers and a friend on March 20 when he crashed head-on with a tractor-trailer . Toxicology tests revealed Monday show Abad had a .24 blood-alcohol content - three times the legal limit . Abad and Officer Patrik Kudlac were critically-injured in thecras...
Tottenham have registered their interest in Marseille star Andre Ayew. The forward is out of contract this summer and will be available on a free transfer at the end of the season. And the player's representatives have now been made aware of Tottenham's interest. Andre Ayew (right) is believed to be a target for Totten...	Tottenham have shown an interest in Marseille forward Andre Ayew . The Ghana international is being chased by host of European clubs . Ayew fits into Tottenham's blueprint and can move for free in the summer . CLICK HERE for all the latest Tottenham news .
These adorable abandoned badger cubs have been nursed back to health by a kind-hearted animal lover on a diet of custard creams. The orphaned youngsters - one of which escaped death after being carried away in a Jack Russell's mouth - are doing better than ever after they were taken in by retired farmer Pauline Kidner....	Tiny cubs from Derbyshire, Cornwall and Somerset nursed back to health . The orphans fed on milk and then, gradually custard creams as they grew . First cub 'Little Star' weighed less than half an apple when she arrived .
You would think that all water is created equal, but a raft of new 'enhanced' H20 products shows that things in the water business are changing, and fast. We're no longer happy posing with Perrier, Fiji or Evian branded bottles. Nowadays those in the know are downing bottles of birch, made from the sap of silver birch ...	Nutricentre's nutritional therapist Lorna Driver-Davies explains benefits . Companies are harvesting, filtering, bottling and selling rainwater . Nutrient-rich birch water has diuretic properties and good health benefits .
The chilling reenactment of how executions are carried out in Indonesia which was broadcast to millions of viewers is set to become a brutal reality for Andrew Chan and Myruan Sukumaran. Time has run out for the Bali Nine ringleaders who will face 12 marksmen, with only three of them holding loaded guns, at the stroke ...	Bali Nine ringleaders will face the firing squad at midnight on Tuesday . Andrew Chan and Myruan Sukumaran have requested their last wishes . The men will likely be executed at a place called Nirbaya, aka 'Death Valley' White clothing will be given to them to wear which represents the after life . A cross will be place...
Porto have nothing to prove coming into their quarter-final first leg against Bayern Munich as the only undefeated side in the Champions League. However Julen Lopetegui has warned his side has plenty of room to improve saying the team 'hasn't stopped growing'. When Lopetegui comes up against his former Barcelona team-m...	Porto host Bayern Munich in their Champions League quarter-final first leg . The match on Wednesday brings together the two highest scoring teams . Managers Julen Lopetegui and Pep Guardiola were Barcelona team-mates . Lopetegui said his side is still evolving with new talent from the summer .
A petition has been launched asking for Sunrise's Samantha Armytage to apologise for comments she made on-air last month, dubbed by some viewers as 'racist'. The cause of controversy came when the 37-year-old interviewed non-identical twins from the UK, Lucy and Maria Aylmer, who have become a sensation around the worl...	A petition launched on Monday demanding Samantha Armytage apologise for 'racist' remark made last month . Presenter was interviewing mixed race twins Lucy and Maria Aylmer on Sunrise . During introduction she said 'good on' Lucy for getting 'her dad's fair skin' Video of the interview has popped up on social media and...
Human remains have been found in the search for a missing college freshman who vanished while home for spring break last month. Anjelica 'AJ' Hadsell, 18, has been missing since March 2, when she was on a break from Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia and home in Norfolk. The remains were found outside a residen...	Anjelica 'AJ' Hadsell, 18, has been missing since March 2, when she was home in Norfolk while on spring break from Longwood University . Remains were found in Franklin, 40 miles from Norfolk, on Thursday and they are being taken to the medical examiner's office for identification . Her stepdad Wesley Hadsell was arrest...
They may be known as masters of disguise, but this little owl couldn't conceal his jealousy as he desperately tried to interrupt a brotherly cuddle between his two siblings. As his two siblings settled down to have a rest on their tiny perch, the needy owlet was spotted tactfully creeping along a tree branch before tug...	A little owl was captured trying to join his siblings' huddle by gently tugging on their wings in Beaconsfield, Bucks . Photos taken by sales manager Dean Mason, 48, from Bournemouth, from a camouflaged shelter six metres away .
Famous Italian designers like Fendi, Gucci and Prada may be toted by celebrities such as Rihanna, Kate Moss and Katy Perry, but few are probably aware of the history behind the brands they wear. A new book has now archived the changing face of Italian fashion, from the post-war years to the 21st century. Italian Glamou...	Italian Glamour: The Essence of Italian Fashion, From the Postwar Years to the Present Day captures the rise of the country's fashion powerhouses . Looks at designers such as Pucci in the 50s and Prada in the 90s . Highlights key moments in fashion folklore including Liz Hurley wearing Versace's dress at the Four Weddi...
A four-poster bed which was dumped in a hotel car park and sold for £2,200 has been verified as once belonging to King Henry VII – and it could now be worth millions. The intricately-carved ornate bed was left in the car park of the former Redland House Hotel in Hough Green, Chester, by builders who were renovating the...	Four-poster bed dumped in a hotel car park and sold at auction for £2,200 . Owner suspected it had historic value and experts have been investigating . Historian now claims DNA from the timber proves it belonged to Henry VII . Ornate bed, now on display, was made for King and wife Elizabeth of York .
This garden gnome might not look like much but he is now worth £17,000 – with a little help from his friends. The cardboard gnome was signed by all four members of the Beatles after starring on the iconic cover of the Fab Four's 1967 album Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Cardboard cutouts or waxworks of more than...	The tiny garden gnome is signed by all four members of the iconic band . It appeared with celebrities and world figures on 1967 Sgt Peppers artwork . It was given to an assistant photographer following the shoot for the cover . The cardboard garden ornament has been valued at £17,000 by US experts .
This is the extraordinary moment a brave hippopotamus stood its ground against two hungry lions and managed to send them on their way after charging towards them. These incredible pictures show the hungry three-year-old big cats attempting to hunt the much larger hippo in the depths of Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park. ...	Dramatic pictures show two three-year-old lions antagonising hippopotamus in Zimbabwean National Park . Hippo initially avoided the big cats by walking towards nearby water before turning around and charging at them . Altercation caught on camera by researcher Brent Stapelkamp, who has been studying lions in the reserv...
Frail and tired of leading a secret life for four decades, 66-year-old Clarence David Moore called police this week to surrender. The deputy who answered thought it was a prank. It wasn't. Moore escaped from police custody three times during the 1970s and eventually settled into a quiet life, living in Kentucky since a...	Clarence David Moore, 66, was convicted of larceny of more than $200 in North Carolina in 1967 and was sentenced to up to seven years in prison . While working with a road crew in the Asheville area, he escaped and was recaptured in 1971 . He escaped again the following year and was on the lam until he was apprehended ...
As the anniversary of their daughter's suicide approaches, Michael and Jane Cleland have spoken of their battle to have the two teenage boys, who they say bullied their daughter to death, held accountable for their actions under cyber bullying laws. Jessica Cleland, from Wallan, Victoria, was 19 when she took her own l...	Jessica Cleland committed suicide last year after being cyber bullied . She was sent horrible messages from two friends who said they hated her . The teenagers were named in the coroners report but weren't investigated . Her parents want to see cyber bullying legislation be taken seriously . Under Victorian legislation...
The mailman who landed a gyrocopter on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol this week to protest campaign finance laws has returned home. Doug Hughes, 61, spent two years planning his stunt, which involved crossing the no-fly zone with letters for all 535 members of Congress. Now under arrest, he has been chaperoned back ...	Doug Hughes landed a gyrocopter on the U.S. Capitol lawn on Wednesday . Charged with crossing no-fly zone, he is under house arrest until court date . His wife Alena Hughes has not been charged, says her husband is a patriot . But when asked if he was a patriot, Hughes said 'no I'm a mailman' He spent two years plannin...
The Tories are inching ahead of Labour as Nigel Farage starts to peel off Ed Miliband’s supporters. And English voters are so alarmed by the prospect of being ruled by Nicola Sturgeon with Miliband in her pocket that they would prefer to get rid of her – and Scotland – by giving the country independence after all. Thes...	English voters have grave concerns over Nicola Sturgeon's power plan . Half believe Ms Sturgeon will have the upper hand over Ed Miliband . Ukip has been gaining support from former Labour voters and not Tories . The poll shows SNP are more interested in independence that the economy . Survation interviewed 1,004 peopl...
The Navy says a second SEAL has died following a training accident in a swimming pool at a base in Virginia. Lt. David Lloyd tells media outlets that Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Brett Allen Marihugh of Livonia, Michigan, died Sunday. The 34-year-old Marihugh and 32-year-old Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Set...	Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Brett Allen Marihugh, 34, of Livonia, Michigan, died Sunday after being found unresponsive Friday . The other SEAL, 32-year-old Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Seth Cody Lewis of Queens, New York, died on Friday .
Roberto Martinez will hold talks with Kevin Mirallas over his future at the end of the season as he stated his ambition to keep Aaron Lennon. Mirallas was one of Everton’s top performers in the first half of the campaign but his form has tailed off following a number of hamstring injuries and he has wanted by Tottenham...	Roberto Martinez will hold end of season future talks with Kevin Mirallas . Mirallas has made no secret of his Champions League playing ambitions . Martinez also confirmed he wants to keep Aaron Lennon at Goodison Park . Lennon is currently on loan at Everton from rivals Tottenham Hotspur .
Nasa has unveiled a revolutionary type of wing that it says could save millions in air travel. The wing is able to morph itself like that of a bird to provide the same functionality as normal flaps, but with much less weight. It can also reportedly be used to increase fuel efficiency and even reduce noise on take-off a...	Nasa has been testing a flexible wing on a plane in California . The wing can bend from -2 degrees up to 30 degrees . Technology means that regular flaps aren't needed - and it is much lighter . It could increase fuel efficiency 12% and reduce noise 40% .
A motorist known as Mr X who spent five years trying to dodge a £60 speeding fine has been jailed for perjury and perverting the course of justice. The driver, who is named Ashley X after changing his surname by deed poll, was caught on camera driving his Honda sports car at 67mph on a 50mph section of the M11 in Essex...	Mr X was caught speeding along the M11 in Essex in 2009 in his Honda . The 35-year-old motorist denied that he was driving his car at the time . During the course of his legal battle, he changed his name to Ashley X . Mr X was jailed for nine months at Ipswich Crown Court for perjury .
Gary Neville believes Manchester United face their toughest test of the season when they visit Premier League leaders Chelsea on Saturday - but feels their current form means they can beat anyone. Louis van Gaal's side have beaten Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester City in recent weeks to enhance their chances of fin...	Gary Neville believes Manchester United can get a result at Chelsea . The Sky pundit thinks that Louis van Gaal's side are currently hard to beat . United travel to Stamford Bridge looking to close the gap on the leaders . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .
A rare black flamingo amazed bird watchers when it was spotted feeding among a group of the traditionally pink birds in Cyprus. The migratory bird was spotted at a salt lake near the British RAF base at Akrotiri on the island's south coast close to the resort city of Limassol. Normally, the graceful birds have a pink h...	Bird watchers photographed the rare bird near British RAF base at Akrotiri on the island's south coast . The last recorded sighting of a black flamingo was in Israel in 2014 . Dark colouring thought to be caused by genetic irregularity where it can generate more melanin than usual .
Researchers sketching out a 'wiring diagram' for rat brains have discovered its structure is organized like the Internet. They say the animal's cerebral cortex is 'like a mini-Internet'. The first comprehensive picture of how neurons connect to one another found local networks of neurons layered like the shells in a Ru...	Researchers say the cerebral cortex of rats is 'like a mini-Internet' Team planning to look at human brain in the same way .
A Mayfair mansion that was once the site of a milking parlour has gone on the market for £25million. The four-bedroom property in central London's Farm Street has all the trappings of modern luxury with an indoor swimming pool, gym, lift, cinema room and roof terrace. One hundred and fifty years ago however it was used...	The former milking parlour on Mayfair's Farm Street has four bedrooms, an indoor swimming pool and roof terrace . It was once the site of a dairy where farmers housed cows for milking on the busy central London market street . The original property was knocked down and replaced with the plush, modern mansion four years...
Meet Byron Schlenker and his teenage daughter who BOTH hold records for having the world's widest tongue. Byron's buds measure a whopping 8.6cm across - the same width as a beer mat and 2cm wider than an iPhone 6. His daughter Emily, 14, is not far behind at 7.3cm and hold's the record for the widest female tongue whil...	Byron Schlenker and daughter Emily, 14, are both world record holders . 47-year-old from Syracuse, New York, has tongue wider than an iPhone 6 . Is now a celebrity in hometown since winning Guinness World Record crown .
Zara Phillips saw her hopes of success at the Rolex Kentucky three-day event disappear in frustrating fashion on Friday. Phillips had travelled to the United States with her London 2012 and 2014 World Equestrian Games Great Britain team silver medal-winning ride High Kingdom. But Phillips, The Queen's granddaughter, wi...	The Queen's granddaughter had been set to make her Kentucky debut . But High Kingdom suffered injury in stables and had to withdraw . Zara Phillips still hopeful the horse can competed at Badminton .
Celebrity residents and good commuter links to the City have made Esher in Surrey the country’s number one income tax hotspot, research shows. Those living in the Esher and Walton parliamentary constituency – home to Gary Lineker, Frank Lampard, Mick Hucknall and Chris Tarrant – have seen average income tax bills jump ...	Bills averaged £16,900 - almost four times the national average of £4,363 . People also paid more in Windsor, Beaconsfield, Chesham and Amersham . Stoke-on-Trent Central had the lowest bills at £2,100 per year .
A woman has been arrested after she allegedly broke into a home on Martha's Vineyard, lived inside for at least a week and sold items belonging to the owners in a yard sale. Michelle Filkins, 44, of West Wareham has been charged with breaking and entering, larceny over $250, and malicious destruction of property. She w...	Michelle Filkins, 44, of West Wareham has been charged with breaking and entering, larceny over $250, and the malicious destruction of property . She was arrested on April 17 after owner Mark Conklin found her sitting in his summer home . A neighbor told police he saw Filkins outside with items from the house and that ...
Ed Miliband's proposed change in the rules on 'non-doms' would cost Britain billions, experts warned last night. The Labour leader announced plans to overhaul Britain's non-domicile regime, which allows 116,000 foreigners and people with foreign links to pay tax only on money that they bring into Britain. Mr Miliband i...	Experts warn Ed Miliband's changes for non-doms would cost millions . The Labour leader initially suggested he would abolish non-dom status . But it later emerged he is effectively only proposing a time limit on it . It allows those with foreign links to be taxed only on money entering Britain .
Andy Erlam has announced he will stand to be the next Mayor of Tower Hamlets - telling voters it is a chance to 'change everything for the better' The grandfather who won a High Court victory to kick out the crooked mayor‎ of Tower Hamlets yesterday announced he will stand as a 'Martin Bell'-style anti-corruption indep...	Retired film maker Andy Erlam will stand to end 'corruption and cronyism' 64-year-old was one of four petitioners who accused former mayor of fraud . Lutfur Rahman kicked out of office after judge branded him a liar and cheat .
A taxi driver has entered the Chinese record books by taking 30,000 selfies with passengers. Teng Jiazhi or 'Uncle Teng,' from Shenyang, North China, came up with the unique tipping system ten years ago when he picked up a couple of tourists in -30C. ‘They had been standing in the cold for more than an hour for a taxi'...	Uncle Teng took first snap 10 years ago when couple offered him a tip . Set himself target of 10,000 selfies for 'Smile Shenyang' event . Became online star after posting pictures on Twitter equivalent Weibo . He has no plans to stop taking she snaps when he retires .
A convicted sex offender was reportedly run over by his girlfriend after she allegedly caught him abusing a 12-year-old girl. James Oliver, 48, was left with a serious leg injury after being allegedly hit by a car driven by Linda Currier, 53. Police report that they found Oliver in the driveway of a home in Noblesboro,...	James Oliver, 48, was left with a serious leg injury after being allegedly hit by a car driven by Linda Currier, 53 . Police found Oliver in the driveway of a home in Maine, on Saturday night . Currier arrested operating under the influence and aggravated assault . Oliver charged with attempted gross sexual assault, ...
Celtic's Treble dream died on Sunday with striker Leigh Griffiths pointing the finger of blame squarely at the officials after his side's shock Scottish Cup semi-final defeat by Inverness. A blatant Josh Meekings handball in the box was missed by referee Steven McLean and his team, particularly assistant Alan Muir, at ...	Celtic were beaten 3-2 after extra-time by Inverness as the underdogs reached the first ever Scottish Cup final in their club's history . However, a blatant handball in the box by Josh Meekings was missed by officials, leading Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths to feel 'robbed' The Hoops were left to rue the decision not t...
The 'battle of Holland' was nothing short of sensational as Raymond van Barnevald defeated World No 1 Michael van Gerwen - earning the bragging rights and giving himself a fighting chance of qualifying for the showdown at the 02 Arena. Robin van Persie was an interested spectator as he watched the bout on a camel TV an...	Raymond van Barneveld beat fellow Dutchman Michael van Gerwen 7-3 . Robin van Persie watched the clash via a rather bizarre camel TV . Phil Taylor beat Dave Chisnall 7-3 and drew with Stephen Bunting in a pulsating clash to end the Premier League darts in Scotland . Adrian Lewis crushed Bunting as he lost twice in Aber...
A California judge has reduced a child rapist's mandatory 25-year sentence down to only 10 - saying anything longer would be 'cruel and unusual punishment'. Superior Court Judge M. Marc Kelly told an Orange County jury that 20-year-old Kevin Jonas Rojano-Nieto 'did not intend to harm' the three-year-old girl he raped a...	Superior Court Judge M. Marc Kelly handed Kevin Jonas Rojano-Nieto a 10-year sentence . The mandatory sentence Rojano-Nieto should have received was 25-years to life . The State of California has said that it will appeal Judge Kelly's decision .
A piano teacher accused of sexually assaulting an underage student killed himself outside a New Hampshire courthouse hours before his case was declared a mistrial, authorities say. John Goodwin, of Atkinson, shot himself near his car outside the Rockingham County Superior Courthouse in Brentwood on Friday. He was airli...	John Goodwin, 75, of Atkinson, New Hampshire, went on trial this week on six counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault . The jury were not aware of what had happened when they decided they could not reach a verdict . Goodwin had pleaded not guilty in the case in which prosecutors said he repeatedly sexually assault...
Nearly 500 British holidaymakers were stranded overnight on an impounded cruise ship in Lisbon harbour after its owners were served with a summons for an allegedly unpaid debt. The passengers coming towards the end of a 15 night cruise became the unwitting pawns in a legal wrangle between a former crew member and the o...	Nearly 500 British holidaymakers were stranded on the MV Azores all night . Lawyers slapped court order on ship over an 'unresolved financial wrangle' Harbour master refused to let ship leave Lisbon to final destination Bristol . Portugese authorities allowed it to sail, passengers got home 19 hours late .
Headmistress: Valerie Rutty stole thousands of pounds raised by her pupils from bake sales and fetes that was supposed to pay for new school kit . A headmistress who stole thousands of pounds raised by her pupils from bake sales and fetes that was supposed to pay for new school kit avoided jail today. Valerie Rutty, of...	Valerie Rutty altered invoices by raising prices of work she commissioned . Rutty then paid herself difference between actual sums from school fund . She stole £3,500 from fund of school in Greater Manchester in three years . Avoids jail but receives suspended term and 70 hours of community work .
Four teenagers have been caught on camera kicking a rare bird and throwing another out of a window. The gang broke into an aviary and bundled 200 of the animals into sacks and containers around 3.30am on January 12. CCTV showed the men took the birds to a tower block in Walsall, West Midlands, and dumped them on the fl...	Gang bundled birds from aviary in Brownhills, West Midlands into sacks . They were jammed into drawers, squeezed to death and chased by a dog . All four men involved found guilty at Walsall Magistrates Court last week .
Posters promoting a 'straight pride' week at a northeast Ohio university were removed this week after student leaders determined that the message went beyond free speech. Youngstown State University student government leaders said they decided to remove the posters, which were hung on around campus earlier this week, a...	The posters were hung around Youngstown State University this week . Posters promoted event as a time to not highlight sexual orientation or differences among students . Student government leaders believe the posters were satire, but still worked with university officials to get the posters removed . Though they were p...
Barcelona attacker Neymar has the skills to pay the bills and his latest Instagram offering certainly proves that. The scantily dressed Brazilian ace proves that his footballing brain never stops as he shows off an array of skills out of hours. Dressed in just his shorts the former Santos man uses his quick feet to jug...	Brazilian Neymar took to Instagram to show off his skills to his followers . Quick-footed Barcelona attacker impressed for the filming camera . Neymar will be hoping to show off that trickery away against Sevilla . Barcelona currently sit four points clear of rivals Real Madrid at the top .
His turn as Doctor Who was among the shortest incarnations of the Time Lord in the programme’s 52-year-history. But Christopher Eccleston has now suggested he quit the show after falling out with bosses over his decision to play the character with a strong northern accent. The 51-year-old actor, who grew up in Manchest...	Christopher Eccleston's turn was among shortest incarnations of Dr Who . Actor, who grew up in Manchester, played the Doctor for just 13 episodes . He was a huge hit with fans, but fell out with show boss Russell T Davies . The 51-year-old suggested he quit after a row over his decision to play character with a strong ...
Air crash investigators have recovered more body parts from the site where MH17 fell in eastern Ukraine after the Boeing 777 was shot out of the sky nine months ago. The Dutch-led team this week also found personal possessions including jewellery after the plane was downed by a suspected Russian-made BUK missile, killi...	Investigators have found more body parts from where MH17 fell in Ukraine . Also discovered personal possessions including jewellery and bracelets . MailOnline also found a charred passport of a Malaysian mother killed . Plane downed on July 17 2014 killed all 298 passengers and crew on board .
Simon Calvert of the Christian Institute says forcing teachers to promote gay relationships would be making them choose between their faith and their job . Schools should be forced to promote gay relationships in sex education lessons, union leaders say. The National Union of Teachers has called for a ‘positive portray...	National Union of Teachers said MPs had a duty to tackle 'homophobia' Critics said proposals risked 'oversexualising' children at a young age . Christian groups warned some teachers would have to act against beliefs . But union said changes were needed to tackle 'prejudice in our schools'
Sofia Vergara and her ex fiance Nick Loeb are embroiled in a legal fight over her frozen eggs which they planned to have children with before their bitter split, a new report claims. Loeb has filed a lawsuit in California in a bid to prevent the Modern Family actress from destroying two cryopreserved female embryos cre...	Loeb has filed a lawsuit to stop Modern Family actress destroying two frozen embryos, according to legal documents obtained by InTouch . Embryos were fertilized using her eggs and his sperm six months before their split in November 2013, it is claimed . Former couple previously tried to use surrogate to have children t...
Comments sections and social networks across the web are littered with antisocial users who repeatedly abuse and provoke people to get a reaction. These so-called 'trolls' have even been known to cause mental distress to their victims. But now a team of researchers has studied millions of such online posts to identify ...	Researchers studied 40 million posts made by 1.7 million web users . From this they divided people into two groups - Future-Banned Users (FBUs) and Never-Banned Users (NBUs) They built an algorithm that scans posts for signs of antisocial behaviour . Study shows this algorithm can identify potential trolls in 80% of ca...
A 17-year-old Connecticut girl who was forced to have chemotherapy for her cancer has finally been released from hospital after she was removed from her home almost four months ago. Cassandra Fortin has finished the treatment a court ruled that she must undergo at Connecticut Children's Medical Center for Hodgkin's lym...	Cassandra Fortin removed from Hartford, Connecticut, home in January . She was forced to undergo chemotherapy to treat Hodgkin's lymphoma . Her mother Jackie had supported desire to explore natural alternatives . But state ruled teen was not legally mature enough to make the decision . On Monday, Cassandra was release...
Pep Guardiola has denied claims of a dispute with former Bayern Munich club doctor Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt, who quit the club on Thursday after 'being blamed' for the defeat by Porto. The 72-year-old, who had worked at Bayern for almost 40 years, sensationally quit the Bundesliga club, claiming 'the bond of trust...	Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt quit as Bayern Munich doctor this week . The 72-year-old had worked at the Bundesliga club for nearly 40 years . He said the medical department had been blamed for Porto defeat . Pep Guardiola has denied there was a dispute and has taken responsibility for Bayern Munich's Champions League ...
Cesc Fabregas showed off the result of a nasty-looking clash with Charlie Adam's arm during Chelsea's victory against Stoke City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The Blues extended their lead at the top of Barclays Premier League to seven points with a 2-1 win but it didn't come without cost for Spain international Fabr...	Chelsea beat Stoke 2-1 in Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Saturday . Cesc Fabregas' nose was left bloodied after tussle with Charlie Adam . Midfielder showed off injury as he posted picture to Instagram after game . Fabregas joked that he might finally be able to get his nose fixed .
West Brom are watching Nice forward Alassane Plea. Tony Pulis has had scouts busy monitoring targets in France as he believes they represent better value with Montpellier’s former Blackburn right back Bryan Dabo also under scrutiny. Plea, 22, has scored three goals this season and can also play as an attacking midfield...	Nice forward Alassane Plea is attracting interest from the Baggies . West Brom are also keeping tabs on ex-Blackburn right back Bryan Dabo . READ: Tony Pulis confident of keeping hold of Saido Berahino .
A moment of madness from England hooker Tom Youngs handed Saracens victory but the second-placed Londoners were frustrated by their failure to earn a four-try bonus. With Leicester 6-0 up after 37 minutes, Youngs was sin-binned for a barge on Chris Ashton, who had passed the ball to Richard Wigglesworth and as he tried...	Saracens scored through Billy Vunipola, Marcelo Bosch and Chris Wyles . Charlie Hodgson added seven points from the boot . Leicester replied with two Freddie Burns penalties .
An axe-wielding robber has been jailed after his attempt to rob a store was foiled when he was jumped on by the shopkeeper and hit by his wife with a baseball bat. Ex-juvenile offender Shaun Andrew McKerry, dubbed Boomerang Boy or Homing Pigeon Boy in his youth, burst into Shildon Post Office and Stores, County Durham...	An axe-wielding robber has been jailed for attempting to rob a corner shop . But he failed after he was held and hit with a baseball bat by shopkeepers . He was later revealed to be a juvenile offender nicknamed Boomerang Boy . Shaun Andrew McKerry, 31, had been arrested 80 times by the age of 15 .
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of an American bishop who pleaded guilty to failing to report a priest who was a suspected child abuser. Bishop Robert Finn, 62, offered his resignation under the code of canon law that allows bishops to resign early for illness or some 'grave' reason that makes them unfit for...	Bishop Robert Finn failed to notify police about a suspected child abuser . He waited months before telling authorities about Reverend Shawn Ratigan . In 2012, Finn plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge and was given probation . He is now the highest-ranking church official convicted of sex abuse-related charges . Chil...
A breakthrough has been made in the development of clean hydrogen power, scientists claim. At the moment, while hydrogen fuel is appealing, the production of hydrogen is incredible difficult - requiring huge amounts of energy. But the researchers say they have made a new material that can generate hydrogen from water, ...	Bath and Yale University scientists reveal clean hydrogen power . Using a new material they say it can be generated from easily from water . A new molecular catalyst splits water and makes storable energy . Breakthrough could provide the world with more sustainable fuels .
John Carver says Newcastle’s hierarchy must try to bring an end to protests against the club after admitting it is affecting performances on the pitch. The Magpies slumped to a sixth straight defeat at home to Spurs last weekend amid an atmosphere of unrest after thousands of supporters boycotted the match in protest a...	John Carver believes Newcastle must sort out off-the-field problems . Newcastle fans have been encouraged to protest against Mike Ashley . Supporters will 'Stand Up To Ashley' during match against Swansea .
Peter Morris was devastated when his sister, Claire, died in a car crash when she was just 32. Only a year before, he had walked her down the aisle to give her away to her husband, Malcolm Webster, from Surrey, then aged 33, who seemed equally bereft at the loss of his wife. Peter, from Gillingham, Kent, believed Clair...	Peter Morris was devastated when his sister, Claire, died in a car crash . Only a year before, she had married Malcolm Webster . He believed his sister had died in a tragic accident . It took two decades for the truth to be revealed . Claire was murdered by Webster so he could cash in on her life insurance . Tried to d...

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