At Turf Moor on Saturday, Burnley and West Brom played out a game in which the ball was in play for only 160 seconds more than it was out. Though these are early days, no Premier League match so far this season has seen less action. Two months ago, football's lawmakers revealed they were considering scrapping 45-minute halves, instead introducing two periods of 30 minutes, during which the clock would be stopped every time the ball went out. The proposal, the International Football Association Board said, was one of a number of options to deter football's "negativities". So would the rule have benefited supporters at Premier League matches so far this season? In a word, yes. Of 19 top-flight games across the opening two weekends of the campaign, the ball has been in play for more than an hour in only two of them. And no game has featured more than 61 minutes of play. Food for thought for fans and lawmakers alike. Here's the rest of the key Premier League statistics from the weekend. It was a landmark weekend for Wayne Rooney as he joined Alan Shearer in the 200 Premier League goals club with his strike against Manchester City on Monday. Here's how and when he has scored them. Rooney has some way to go to beat former Newcastle and Blackburn striker Shearer's record of 260 goals, although his goal at Etihad Stadium was his fifth in his past eight Premier League games. If he can keep that up then who knows... ... try, try again? Well doing just that doesn't appear to be yielding results in the Premier League so far this season. Harry Kane must have some sort of pox on him that prevents him from scoring in August, and it's hard not to sympathise as everything conspired to deny him a goal against Chelsea on Sunday. He's attempted 14 shots so far this term - no player has managed more - all without reward. "Obviously my decision not to read the British press was one of the best I ever made in my life." Judging by the above quote, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was perhaps getting a little tired of the criticism of his side's defending before they beat Crystal Palace 1-0 on Saturday. It was a welcome clean sheet after the Reds conceded three in their Premier League opener against Watford and then let in a late goal in the midweek 2-1 Champions League play-off win at Hoffenheim. But is their defence really a problem? On the face of it, the statistics suggest it is. No team has made more errors that have led to goals than Liverpool since 2012, while the Reds have not managed to concede fewer than 40 goals a season since 2009-10. A concern, no doubt, for a side with title ambitions. Only once in the past seven seasons has the Premier League been won by a side that has shipped 40 goals or more - Manchester United in 2012-13 (43). However, things appear to be going in the right direction under

Summary: A 90-minute match but only 47 minutes and 40 seconds of actual football.


Twenty years ago today, Craig Brown's side faced England at Wembley at Euro 96 and encountered the kind of cruel fate that leaves a lasting regret. Scotland were undone by misfortune and brilliance; two momentary interventions that extinguished their hopes. The performance overall was not bereft, which was in keeping with the tournament as a whole since Brown's team drew 0-0 with the Netherlands in the opening match and went on to defeat Switzerland 1-0. Even so, the game still stands out in the long history of encounters between the Auld Enemy, for its circumstances, its drama and, to an extent, its heartache. England needed to recover from a disappointing 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their opening game that exacerbated the criticism of the players. Manager Terry Venables had taken the squad to Hong Kong prior to the tournament, where some were pictured out drinking heavily. Damage caused to the plane on the journey home brought further condemnation, while also building a siege mentality amongst the players and Venables, who had already announced he would be standing down after Euro 96 and would be succeeded by Glenn Hoddle. Scotland were buoyed by holding the Dutch to a draw and although underdogs at Wembley, there was no sense of inferiority. Of the team that started the match, Colin Calderwood was at Tottenham, Colin Hendry had won the Premier League the year before with Blackburn (alongside England striker Alan Shearer), Gary McAllister was at Leeds and John Spencer was at Chelsea. The rest of the team was made up of players from Aberdeen, Celtic and Rangers. For Scotland, naturally, the tie stirred memories of past excursions to Wembley and the fans mobilised en masse to London with a sense of living up to the zealous spirit of their predecessors. The occasion worked with and against Scotland, though, since the England players were fired up by the historical significance of the game as much as the need to establish their worth at Euro 96. Before kick-off, England full-back Stuart Pearce could barely look at the Scots as they shook hands. "You've got no friends when you play against a team like that," he later recalled. It was a measure of Scotland's first-half performance that England used the interval to change their line-up. The game was still tied at 0-0, which suited Brown's side because the longer the game remained in the balance, the more doubt would enter the minds of the England players. Venables was too wily to be outfoxed, though. Recognising that his side was not dominating possession enough to threaten, he brought on midfielder Jamie Redknapp at half-time. Eight minutes into the second half, Redknapp was involved in the move that resulted in Gary Neville crossing for Shearer to open the scoring with a header. Scotland were not subdued by the goal, and Gordon Durie's header forced David Seaman to desperately claw the ball away. Durie was involved in the next key moment, when he reached Stuart McCall's cross ahead of Tony Adams and was knocked over by the Arsenal defender's sliding challenge.

Summary: It remains a game that Scotland cannot escape.


The project, called Historical Dances in an Antique Setting, is the work of Argentine artist Pablo Bronstein. Three classically-trained dancers will be seen weaving up and down the Duveen Galleries "striking elegant and refined poses". The free installation opens on Tuesday with live performances from 1100-1700. It runs until 9 October. Bronstein's work also features two large-scale architectural structures which are overlaid with images of Tate Britain's exterior architecture. The effect is described as "visually turning the gallery inside out". "Grand architecture is one of the things I'm most interested in, so it was a rare opportunity to be able to create work in such a unique setting as the Duveen Galleries," Bronstein said. "The commission also presented a perfect and challenging opportunity to work with performance on a large scale." Tate Britain director Alex Farquharson said: "Pablo Bronstein's work consistently makes for deliciously jarring encounters between past and present, and between art and society. It's fantastic to see his work come to life in the aesthetic and institutional grandeur of Tate Britain's Duveen Galleries."

Summary: A trio of dancers are to perform inside Tate Britain as part of the London gallery's latest commission.


A application has been submitted to extend the Advanced Manufacturing and Research Centre Campus (AMRC) on the site of the old Sheffield Airport. The centre is already home to a number of high technology companies, including a £110m Rolls Royce jet engine factory. If approved, the new site would be developed over the next 10 years. Located on the Rotherham and Sheffield border, the site closed to commercial flying in 2008, although it is still the base for South Yorkshire Police's helicopter. The business park, which is home to a training centre and a nuclear research facility, opened in 2012. A new £43m "flexible factory" is being built in a partnership between the University of Sheffield and companies including Boeing. As well as new research facilities, offices and workspaces would be also be built. James Newman, chairman of the Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership, said he hoped the expansion would encourage more businesses to invest in the area. "They will be right in the nerve centre of advanced manufacturing," he said. "All around them will be people doing top research in nuclear, in aerospace and in other high-tech industries." "If we can bring high-tech jobs then that's what we want."

Summary: Plans to expand a University of Sheffield research centre could create more than 1,800 new jobs, it has been claimed.


The 17-year-old, who cannot be named, committed the offence while on a community payback order he received for having sex with a 12-year-old girl when he was 14. A court heard that he had sex with the 13-year-old in the grounds of Dundee and Angus College. The meeting was arranged on Snapchat. Dundee Sheriff Court heard how the pair had met through mutual friends in 2015 but there was no contact between them until June 2016 when he added her on the social networking app. Fiscal depute Eilidh Robertson said that when they met they chatted for some time and the accused was immediately affectionate towards the girl, kissing and cuddling her. "He told her he had been 'choking to go with her' and they then walked towards the college," Ms Robertson said. "He repeatedly asked her if she would have sex with him, and when in the grounds of the college he said 'have sex with me there' and pointed to a grassy area. "They went there and had sex, after which he stood up and said he had to leave." The girl's mother picked her up before the 13-year-old told her what had happened the next day. She then told a counsellor who called in police. The teenager was given a community payback order last year for his previous sex offence conviction. Sheriff Alastair Carmichael told him that custody was the only option this time because he did not appear to have learned from his previous community sentence. The 17-year-old pleaded guilty on indictment to a charge under the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act. Defence solicitor Katrina Clark urged the court to impose a second community payback order instead of a jail term. She said: "He's aware he faces more time in custody. "The more effective way forward for him would be through the intensive project outlined for him in the social work reports. That wouldn't be an easy option. "This could be dealt with by a non-custodial sentence due to his age, the period he has spent in custody on remand and his acceptance of his guilt at an early stage." Sheriff Alastair Carmichael imposed a one-year sentence of detention on the teenager, placed him on the sex offenders register for 10 years and imposed a sexual offences prevention order for six years during which time he will be monitored by specialist police officers. He said: "Unfortunately from your perspective no other method than custody is appropriate. "I've come to that decision based on the gravity of the offence and also because you were subject to a CPO with specialist elements which you don't appear to have learned from."

Summary: A convicted teenage sex offender has been detained for a year for having sex with a 13-year-old girl in the grounds of a Dundee college campus.


The man tried to drive through Walcot Lane ford, in Pershore, on Saturday morning, the ambulance service said. "The elderly man driving had managed to get himself out of the vehicle and was treated at the scene by medics for being cold and wet," a spokesman said. He said the man was "extremely fortunate" he escaped quickly and urged other drivers to avoid flooded roads. Fire crews helped rescue the man and his vehicle. Several flood alerts are in place in Worcestershire. But previous flood warnings, which urge for immediate action as flooding is expected, have been lifted.

Summary: A driver was taken to hospital after his car became "completely submerged" in a ford.


One of them, the blogger Prof Michael Pettis of the Beijing Business School, had earned kudos as one of the first to predict the sharp slowdown in China's economy seen over the last year. The other was the Economist. The magazine, that is. Their bet - for a bottle of booze - was over whether China's economy was about to run out of puff. The country has managed 9.9% growth on average over the past 35 years, but Prof Pettis thinks that the growth rate will fall to a measly (by Chinese standards) 3% this decade. The more gung-ho Economist by contrast was forecasting that China would stay on course to overtake the US as the world's biggest economy by 2018. "China has grown very rapidly in the last 30 years, but it has been following a model that is not unique," says Prof Pettis. "In the 50s and 60s almost everyone 'knew' that the Soviet Union would overtake the US in the 70s - even Jack Kennedy - but it didn't happen. Instead, the Russian economy got mired in debt and years of stagnation." Other examples include the Brazilian economic "miracle" of the 1960s and 1970s, says Prof Pettis, that ended in a 1982 financial crisis and a "lost decade" of growth, or Japan's rapid ascent up until its own 1990 crisis and subsequent two-decade stagnation. What these countries have in common is an enormous level of government-led investment - in roads, trains, schools, hospitals, education and training. "You can get tremendous growth by keeping investment levels high," he explains. "And in the early days, growth is healthy and sustainable. "But later... you very easily reach a point where you can't identify economically viable projects any more, and you overshoot and start misallocating capital in a pretty significant way. That's when debt rises more quickly than the economy's capacity to service it." China has been overinvesting perhaps since the 1990s, according to Prof Pettis, and certainly in the last five to 10 years. "A lot of growth is fake," he says. "If you spend $1bn building an airport, it generates the same amount of [economic output] today whether or not anyone actually uses the airport. "If no-one uses it, however, the economic value created by the airport is not enough to repay the debt, and so future growth must decline as wealth is transferred from some other part of the economy to pay down the debt." He says that there are three main sources of growth for China. The first, investment, is already exhausted. The second, exports, are also no longer viable, as China's main export markets in Europe and the US are depressed, and China's trade surplus has become politically contentious in those countries. The third option is for ordinary Chinese people to increase their spending on consumer products and services. But here the numbers just don't stack up. Consumers account for just a third of spending in China - an unprecedentedly low share for any major economy - while investment accounts for a whopping half of the economy. If

Summary: Earlier this year, two economists made a friendly wager.


The two firms should be barred from any US mergers and acquisitions, according to a House Intelligence Committee report. The panel says the firms failed to allay fears about their association with China's government and military. Huawei and ZTE denied the accusations in front of the panel in September. On Monday ZTE issued a statement insisting its equipment met all US standards and posed no threat. "ZTE has set an unprecedented standard for co-operation by any Chinese company with a congressional investigation," China's Xinhua news agency quoted the firm as saying. How China became the US election bogeyman Huawei's vice-president, William Plummer, said the latest accusations were "dangerous political distractions". "Purporting that Huawei is somehow uniquely vulnerable to cyber mischief ignores technical and commercial realities, recklessly threatens American jobs and innovation, does nothing to protect national security." While the House Intelligence report stopped short of calling for a boycott of the firms' mobile phone products, it was highly critical of the two companies. "China has the means, opportunity and motive to use telecommunications companies for malicious purposes," the report says. "Based on available classified and unclassified information, Huawei and ZTE cannot be trusted to be free of foreign state influence and thus pose a security threat to the United States and to our systems." The panel said their investigation had received credible allegations from current and former Huawei employees of bribery and corruption, discriminatory behaviour and copyright infringement. Republican committee chairman Mike Rogers said they had passed on information to the FBI to investigate the allegations. "We've come to the conclusion, unfortunately, they are not private entities," Mr Rogers said on Monday. On Sunday, Mr Rogers delivered a blunt verdict to the 60 Minutes programme on US network CBS. "If I were an American company today... and you are looking at Huawei, I would find another vendor if you care about your intellectual property, if you care about your consumers' privacy, and you care about the national security of the United States of America," he said. Among the report's recommendations were to exclude any Huawei or ZTE equipment or component parts from being used by government contractors, as well both companies becoming "more transparent and responsive to US legal obligations". China's Foreign Ministry urged the US to "set aside prejudices" regarding the two firms. "Chinese telecoms companies have been developing their international business based on market economy principles," ministry spokesman Hong Lei said. "Their investment in the United States embodies the mutually beneficial nature of Sino-American economic and trade relations." Huawei was started by Ren Zhengfei, a former member of the People's Liberation Army, in 1987. As the firm has grown to become one of the largest global players in the sector, fears about its ties with the Chinese military have frequently surfaced. There have been concerns and allegations that it was helping China gather information on foreign states and companies, charges that the firm has denied. Last year, its purchase of American computer company 3Leaf systems, was rejected by a US security panel. Earlier this year, it along with ZTE, faced

Summary: Chinese telecom firms Huawei and ZTE pose a security threat to the US, a congressional panel has warned after an investigation into the two companies.


Labour MP Yvette Cooper said it was not "appropriate" or "statesmanlike" for him to use such language about a "complex and sensitive" issue. Shadow minister Kate Green said it was "offensive, hurtful... and divisive". Mr Cameron said Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn had told the migrants at the camp "they could all come to Britain". At the weekend, the Labour leader visited the Grande-Synthe Camp, near Dunkirk, and The Jungle in Calais, where more than 7,000 people are sleeping rough, describing conditions there as "disgraceful". Jeremy Corbyn had a good go at David Cameron over the Google tax deal, using a crowd-sourced question from Jeff (or possibly Geoff), who wanted to know whether he could join a scheme allowing him to pay the same rate of tax as the internet giant. But some commentators felt the Labour leader lost focus when he switched to other subjects for his final two questions. "We've had no answer on Google, and no answers on Jeff," said Mr Corbyn, before turning to what he calls the "bedroom tax" and a High Court ruling that it is "discriminatory". For his final question, he called on the PM to launch an inquiry into arms export licences to Saudi Arabia amid UN reports of coalition air strikes on civilians in Yemen. The prime minister responded to that last point by saying the UK had some of the strictest rules for arms exports in the world. He added that Britain was "not part of Saudi-led operations" in Yemen. But it was one of those weeks when reaction to what was said at PMQs overshadowed anything that was said during the session, as Labour seized on Mr Cameron's "bunch of migrants" comment. Mr Cameron was coming to the end of a clash with Jeremy Corbyn about Google's tax deal with the government, when he decided, as he often does, to broaden out his attack to other issues. The Labour leader had just accused him of failing to stand up to Google. Mr Cameron replied: "The shadow chancellor's pointing - the idea that those two right honourable gentlemen would stand up to anyone in this regard is laughable. "Look at the record over the last week - they met with the unions and they gave them flying pickets. "They met with the Argentinians, they gave them the Falkland Islands. "They met with a bunch of migrants in Calais, they said they could all come to Britain. "The only people they never stand up for are the British people and hard-working taxpayers." Several Labour MPs objected to Mr Cameron's "bunch of migrants" comments on Twitter, describing them as "shameful" and "inflammatory" and the PM as "odious". A Labour spokesman said Mr Cameron's use of the phrase "demonstrates an attitude that is wholly unacceptable to a humanitarian crisis on our doorstep". Yvette Cooper, who is chairing Labour's refugee task force, said Mr Cameron should use "much more statesmanship-like" language on such a "complex and sensitive" issue, particularly given ongoing commemorations of Holocaust victims. She got to her feet immediately after Prime Minister's Questions to raise

Summary: David Cameron is facing Labour calls to apologise for calling refugees at a camp in Calais "a bunch of migrants" at Prime Minister's Questions.


The decision drops the German to third place, behind team-mate Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull's Max Verstappen and cuts his points lead over Hamilton to one. Mercedes were found to have gone beyond the degree permitted to help a driver solve a technical problem. They broke a rule saying: "The driver must drive the car alone and unaided." Mercedes have lodged an intention to appeal against the decision. The Formula 1 rules were changed this year to introduce restrictions on how much teams can help drivers while they are out on track. Teams are allowed to intervene if the car has a "critical problem if a failure of a component or system is imminent and potentially terminal". Race stewards found Mercedes were allowed to give Rosberg instructions on the settings he needed to resolve the problem. But they should not have responded to his subsequent question on whether he should then change gear so the car went straight through seventh gear. Rosberg's engineer Tony Ross replied to the German's information that he had a gearbox problem with the words: "Driver default 1-0-1, chassis default 0-1, chassis default 0-1. Avoid seventh gear, Nico, avoid seventh gear." Rosberg then asked: "What does that mean, I have to shift through it? Engineer: "Affirm Nico, you need to shift through it. Affirm, you need to shift through it." Both Mercedes F1 team boss Toto Wolff and his opposite number at Red Bull, Christian Horner, questioned the need for the rules restricting driver assistance. Horner said: "The rule is rubbish. It doesn't make a great deal of sense. But the rules are the rules. "The cars are technically very complex and you can understand why Mercedes would want to give that message to keep their driver running. "It's a team sport and the cars are a lot more complicated than they were even four years ago for the drivers to work out what they should and shouldn't be doing. "The question going forward is are these rules right for F1? That's a different question." Wolff, speaking before the decision to penalise Mercedes, drew parallels between this situation and one in last weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, when Force India did not tell their driver Sergio Perez that he had a critical brake problem and the Mexican crashed out on the final lap. Wolff said: "We see that those rules maybe need a re-think between the FIA and the teams to maybe go more into detail on what is allowed or not because not communicating at all, you might as well unplug the radio and throw it out of the car. It is part of driving since a long time." However, the rule is a pet project of FIA president Jean Todt and he has so far been deaf to questions about its suitability. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Nico Rosberg and Mercedes have been penalised 10 seconds for breaking radio transmission rules during the British Grand Prix.


The 3kg (6.6lb) dog is set to become part of a search-and-rescue team used for disasters such as earthquakes. Its small size means it will be able to squeeze into places too narrow for dogs such as German Shepherds. Chihuahuas, named after a Mexican state, are one of the the smallest breeds of dog. "It's quite rare for us to have a chihuahua work as a police dog," said a police spokeswoman in Nara, western Japan. "We would like it to work hard by taking advantage of its small size." Momo, aged seven, will begin work in January.

Summary: A chihuahua named Momo (Peach) has passed the exam to become a dog in the police force in western Japan, in what seems to be a first.


Caretaker manager Paul Warne has been in charge of the Millers since Kenny Jackett's departure on 28 November. "Paul Warne, Matt Hamshaw and John Breckin will remain in control of the first team throughout the Christmas period," said a club statement. "The club will continue to work towards a position where we can announce a more permanent solution in early January." Rotherham, who are bottom of the table and have lost 13 of their past 15 matches, host 23rd-placed Wigan on Boxing Day and 21st-placed Burton three days later. The statement added: "Paul Warne and his staff will work closely with our new head of recruitment Jamie Johnson to indentify, and move for, targets ahead of the upcoming January transfer window." Warne has said that he does not want the job on a full-time basis. Former Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Jackett was in charge of the Millers for 39 days before offering his resignation. Rotherham have had five permanent managers and three caretakers since the start of last season, with Neil Redfearn, Neil Warnock, Alan Stubbs and Jackett all having spells in the job following Steve Evans' departure in September 2015. Eric Black was placed in temporary charge after Evans left, while Nicky Eaden was appointed caretaker-manager when Redfearn was sacked in February - although Warnock was appointed before the former Birmingham and Wigan defender had the chance to lead the team in a game.

Summary: Championship strugglers Rotherham United aim to name a permanent first-team boss in "early January".


Officers had appealed for information after it was alleged a 25-year-old was threatened with a weapon and sexually assaulted by another man on Brooms Road in the early hours of Sunday. After checking CCTV and taking witness statements, police were "satisfied no criminality has taken place". They said they were no longer looking for a suspect. Det Insp Bryan Lee said: "I would like to thank the public for their excellent response to our appeals for information and reassure them they can go about their normal routine. "Our additional patrols in the area will now also return to normal levels."

Summary: Police investigating a report that a man was raped in Dumfries have now said no offence took place.


Owen Creaney, from Lurgan, was found dead on 5 July 2014. Shauneen Boyle, 25, and Stephen Thomas Hughes, 29, are jointly charged with his murder. A friend of Ms Boyle's said she received a text on Friday 4 July which said Ms Boyle was "in trouble". Mairead McGuigan told the jury at Belfast Crown Court that she later phoned Ms Boyle. "She said she got into a fight with Owen, she had went mad, she had beat a fella up after getting into an argument and she jumped on his stomach and his head. She might have said that he was in a bad way," she said. "She said there was blood all over his face. She said his face was busted open.'' Ms McGuigan said Ms Boyle phoned her about 21:00 and asked her to call round to Mr Hughes's house after work. "She asked me to bring round my hoover and my carpet cleaner as she said there was a stain on the white carpet,'' she said The witness said she called to Mr Hughes's house at Moyraverty Court, Craigavon, about 21:35 and told a prosecution barrister that she took a seat on the sofa in the living next to Ms Boyle while Mr Hughes remained standing in front of them. "They were drinking. Shauneen said: 'I got into a fight with Owen Creaney over my dad'," she Ms McGuigan said. "Stephen said nothing. I asked him why he didn't break it up. He said he was afraid and said he had got his blinds broken." She told the court she was about to leave when she heard noises coming from upstairs and realised Mr Creaney was up there. Ms Boyle told her he had been sleeping for 28 hours and was drunk after consuming alcohol. Ms McGuigan followed the pair upstairs and saw Mr Creaney lying on a sofa. "He was making funny breathing noises, like heavy breathing. Shauneen said he was sleeping. He was like bruised with yellow bruising. There was foam coming out of his mouth," she said. "I told them to get the police, that this man has a broken rib. Shauneen said Stephen was afraid of the police coming to the house. I said he definitely has a broken rib and she said Owen had drank a litre of vodka and was lying sleeping.'' She told the court that the pair told her they had showered Mr Creaney following the fight to "to try and bring him round" and had changed him and washed his clothes.' Ms McGuigan left the property and told a male friend what had happened. She said she was in contact with Ms Boyle the following morning. Ms McGuigan said she asked Ms Boyle about Mr Creaney, to which she replied: "He is dead.'' I said: 'Get that man to the hospital now.'' "Shauneen said: 'It's too late. There is nothing more we can do for him'. But I don't think she was telling the truth.'' She said that during the phone call, she overheard a conversation between the pair talking

Summary: A woman accused of murdering a man in Craigavon rang a friend and told her she had "gone mad and jumped on his head and stomach'' following an argument, a jury has heard.


These aren't real products, of course, but an art project poking fun at Asia's obsession with beauty and its propensity for conspicuous consumption. The display was created by the inaugural cohort of Singapore-based graduates of the Glasgow School of Art, which set up its first overseas campus here in 2011. The Scottish arts institution is looking to expand its course offerings over the next few years and aims to help develop the city-state's creative scene. "We hope that we can use this platform and build relationships with other parts of the region using it as a hub," said its director, Tom Inns. "To be an international art schools you've got to understand how the world works in terms of regions and different thinking and different cultures. "It is only by being there that you can only really begin to understand that. You can't understand that from a distance." But if the experience of the last foreign creative arts school to open up in Singapore is anything to go by, there may be some challenges ahead. This summer, the editing labs and sound engineering stations at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in Asia will fall silent for good. The campus, set upon three-acres of prime property in central Singapore, is closing less than 10 years after opening due to millions of dollars of debts. NYU still operates two degree-granting, liberal arts research university campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. "Despite its significant creative success, the Tisch Asia campus failed to become financially sustainable," says a university statement. John Beckman, vice president for public affairs at New York University said that reflecting back, they had "learned a number of lessons" from their experience. "Academically and artistically, the Tisch Asia campus was a tremendous success," he said. "But academic excellence is also expensive". "We were too optimistic about prospective enrolments both internationally and locally, the latter of which has been pivotal to many global academic initiatives. "We operate on the principle that we will not direct money from the campus in New York to sustain global operations, we should have factored in a greater degree of support needed beyond tuition, especially in the critical start-up years." Mr Beckman added that Tisch Asia "as a relatively small, independent graduate arts conservatory, was an ambitious enterprise". "The general lesson we learned was that it would have been better to have developed such a significant project as part of - and not separate from - our university-wide global efforts." The closure was not just a high-profile and expensive failure for the school, but for the Singapore government, which had invited them to set up here in 2007. However, Tisch Asia is not alone. In recent years, Australia's University of New South Wales, the University of Las Vegas Nevada and Warwick University have all exited, mostly due to financial reasons. Singapore used to publicise its aim of becoming a global education hub, saying it hoped the sector would ultimately contribute up to 5% of its gross domestic product (GDP). More stories from the BBC's Knowledge economy

Summary: On the shelves of "Happy Mart," there are gleaming cans of "instant nose jobs", packets of "Same Face" cookies and boxes of "Luxurios" cereal.


Baroness Morgan said Labour is in a serious situation if it cannot reconnect with working class communities. She said there "probably was an element" of Labour's Remain campaign starting too late. "A lot of us were exhausted", she told BBC Radio Wales. Senior Welsh Labour sources have privately said they were wary of talking about Brexit before the assembly election in case it drove Eurosceptic supporters towards UKIP. Plaid leader no longer ruling out coalition with Labour AMs to have say on Brexit deal, says Welsh Tory leader Corbyn's Labour set for heavy losses, says Stephen Kinnock Asked if Labour's Remain campaign started too late, she told the Eye on Wales programme: "I think there probably was an element of that. "And don't forget in Wales we had the assembly elections where people were not talking about the European Union. We were focused absolutely on those assembly elections." She added: "I think it was a mistake not to be talking about the European referendum in those assembly elections." Wales voted 52.5% to 47.5% for Brexit. Only five counting areas voted to Remain. The strongest Leave votes were in Torfaen (60%) and Blaenau Gwent (62%) - two traditional Labour strongholds in the south Wales valleys. The Welsh government has a programme to "re-energise" communities that voted to Leave, much of which would have been funded by EU money, Baroness Morgan said. "The question for us now is how on Earth do we reorganise the economy without that European funding?" she asked. "Unless we find a way to reconnect with that working class element within our communities then I think the Labour party is in a serious situation in future". Labour won 29 seats at May's assembly election - a better result than many expected - but lost 7.6% of its share of the vote on the constituency ballot. Earlier, on BBC Sunday Politics Wales, Baroness Morgan said Carwyn Jones was "absolutely, without question" the right man to lead Welsh Labour.

Summary: It was a mistake for Labour to avoid talking about the EU referendum during the assembly election campaign, one of the party's AMs has said.


The 41-year-old has recorded 696 home runs, putting him fourth on the Major League Baseball all-time list. He was given a 162-game ban for doping in January 2014, meaning he missed the entire 2014 season. Rodriguez's final game will be at Yankee Stadium against the Tampa Bay Rays and he will then take on an advisor role at the club. He helped the Yankees win the World Series in 2009 and was voted the American League's Most Valuable Player in 2003, 2005 and 2007. "This is a tough day. I love this game and I love this team and today I am saying goodbye to both," Rodriguez said. "This is also a proud day. I was 18 when I broke into the big leagues and I never thought I would play for 22 years. "No player ends their career the way they want to, we all want to keep playing forever but it doesn't work that way. Accepting the end gracefully is part of being a professional athlete. "I want to thank the fans for letting me play the game I love."

Summary: New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez has announced he will retire from the sport on Friday.


A tumultuous year in senior management, continuing into the start of this year, required revisions to the accounts. Several directors left and the chief executive, who is scheduled to leave, is no longer receiving a bonus. The accounts do not give detail of what went wrong, though the boardroom rows were well publicised in the media. However, the report to Companies House indicates the company has lost out from the drop in energy prices, buying its fuel in advance of the sharp drop in oil market. In a statement with the accounts, the directors stated: "The group has faced significant operating and cost pressures. "We anticipate that these cost pressures will remain in 2015 and we will remain proactive in seeking to mitigate the impact of these cost pressures". Lothian Buses revenue in 2014 was up by 2.3% to Â£135m. Pre-tax profits fell from Â£11.7m to Â£10.1m. The company is owned mainly by City of Edinburgh Council, with small stakes held by neighbouring Lothian councils. It owns more than 650 buses, and carries more than two million passengers each week. The numbers transported were up in 2014 by 2.6% to a total of 118 million.

Summary: Lothian Buses, which dominates Edinburgh public transport, including trams and tourist tours, has reported a drop in profits during last year.


"I tried to run away but my mother said she would kill herself if I did not marry him." "I was not mature physically or emotionally so it was not easy for me to go and sleep with my husband." She had never met her bridegroom, 18-year-old Gedefaw Mengistu, before their wedding day. "I knew she was too young. I was in grade five but my father died and I was forced to stop school, get married and keep the family going," Mr Gedefaw told the BBC. The couple live in Ethiopia's Amhara Region - an impoverished rural farming area where half of all girls are married before they turn 15. "It's quite shattering to have met people who were married off," Archbishop Desmond Tutu told the BBC on a visit to the area. "In one case the husband was eight and the supposed wife was seven. I mean you want to say it's abominable," he said. The South African Nobel Peace Prize winner may have recently announced his retirement from public life but he is out fighting injustice again as one of the Elders - the group of eminent global leaders brought together by South Africa's former President Nelson Mandela. "I wasn't aware of the extent of the problem - and it is just fantastic that things are taking a turn for the better and incredibly so," he said. The archbishop was referring to the impact of government-led programmes in several dozen villages in the region which focus on delaying marriage. In this area, the lure of a bride price causes many families to push for early weddings. But there is another reason. "Fear of abduction is also a factor," said Alemseged Weldegerima from the Ethiopian government's Bureau of Women, Children and Youth Affairs. "We will try to stop abduction, not by using the police, but by increasing the awareness of the people." Beside a small eucalyptus plantation Archbishop Tutu was sharing a low wooden bench with two Elders who have broken the mould; the first woman to be president of Ireland, Mary Robinson, and the former prime minister of Norway, and ex-head of the World Health Organization, Gro Brundtland. They listened to young unmarried girls with big dreams, as well as women who had no chance of getting an education after being married off at a young age. Abay Asnakew is 12 and she has her life all mapped out. "When I finish my high school I will join university; I'll complete my BA degree and get a job and help my family. Then if my partner has a degree too then I will marry him," she says. "So what job do you want to do?" I asked. "Prime minister," she replied without hesitation. Look out Meles Zenawi! Abay has joined a girls' club known as Berhane Hewan - Amharic for "Light for Eve". She has learnt about issues which have prepared her to resist early marriage; personal health, HIV/Aids, and the medical complications associated with giving birth at a young age, like fistula. Female circumcision is also discussed and

Summary: "I wanted to get an education but my parents were determined to marry me off," says Himanot Yehewala, an Ethiopian girl who was married five years ago at the age of 13.


However, Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Greenock Morton were knocked out despite winning and finishing second in their groups. Inverness beat Forfar 2-1 and Morton were 5-0 winners over Edinburgh City. Elsewhere, St Mirren beat Airdrieonians 5-0, Falkirk defeated Brechin City 3-0, Motherwell edged Berwick Rangers 1-0 and Raith Rovers beat Cowdenbeath 2-0. Falkirk, Motherwell and Thistle's group rivals Livingston had already secured second-round places as group winners while St Mirren, Airdrie, Brechin, Berwick, Raith and Cowden were unable to go through before playing their final group games. In Group H, Premiership Partick Thistle were kept out by League One Stranraer until the 87th minute when Elliott struck from inside the box. Thistle had beaten St Mirren 5-0 last Saturday and the Buddies recovered from that loss by putting five goals past Airdrieonians in Paisley. Former Aberdeen striker Cammy Smith and ex-Hearts forward Gavin Reilly each scored twice for Jack Ross' side and Lewis Morgan got their fifth. In Group A, top side Falkirk went ahead through Lee Miller's strike with Joe McKee and Alex Harris also on target against Brechin City. Inverness CT went behind against Forfar Athletic when Marc Scott shot home but strikes in quick succession by George Oakley and John Baird turned the match in the Highlanders' favour. In Group F, Motherwell had to wait until the 82nd minute to get in front of visitors Berwick Rangers, Elliott Frear netting after goalkeeper Robby McCrorie palmed out Chris Cadden's cross. And at Cappielow, Bob McHugh and Robert Thomson got two each and Jai Quitongo also netted for Greenock Morton against Edinburgh City. In Group C, Raith Rovers scored twice in the first half against Cowdenbeath, Lewis Vaughan and Liam Buchanan on target.

Summary: Partick Thistle beat Stranraer to progress in the League Cup as one of the best first-round group runners-up.


Police were alerted to an incident in Coilte Cresent in the Highland village at about 22:00 on Sunday. A man wearing dark clothing and carrying what appeared to be a gun entered the house and demanded money from the homeowner, police said. A man was later arrested in Cumbria and has been assisting officers investigating the incident. A four-figure sum of money was stolen from the house in Drumnadrochit's Kilmore area. Police Scotland said: "A high visibility police presence remains in area at this time to provide reassurance to the local community. "Police are keen to hear from members of the public who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area prior to the incident. "In addition, officers would like to hear from anyone who may have seen a silver VW Passat in the area earlier that day."

Summary: A man has been arrested in Cumbria following reports of an armed robbery at a house in Drumnadrochit.


The 2015 winner has raced just twice since that victory and missed the King George VI Chase on Boxing Day. "I'm afraid it's not going to happen, which is a real shame," said Bradstock, the wife of trainer Mark. "When you have a horse like this you must not take any risks and there is no point going there half-baked." She added: "He has just niggled the bone - he is still walking at the moment, but we must not take a risk as these niggling things can turn into fractures. "We will not rush him and we will make sure he is fine before he comes back." Bradstock said she hoped to see the 10-year-old race at the Punchestown Gold Cup in Ireland on 26 April but could not guarantee he would make the Bowl Chase at Aintree on 6 April. Coneygree last raced after a year out with a hock injury at Haydock in November, impressing as runner-up to Cue Card. "He ran a great race at Haydock, but he might have been feeling this coming on," said Bradstock. "He has no miles on the clock and I'm hoping he can become a veteran record-breaker and a novice record-breaker. "He is in very good nick, mentally, and is full of himself."

Summary: Former champion Coneygree will not run in the Cheltenham Gold Cup on 17 March due to a "niggling" injury, says assistant trainer Sara Bradstock.


Mr Duterte clarified that he had "nothing against gays", saying several of his relatives were homosexual. The controversial politician had previously appeared supportive of LGBTQ rights, saying in 2015 that same-sex marriage was "good". But he is otherwise known for his conservative views especially on crime. He has waged a much-criticised war on drug users and dealers leading to thousands of extra-judicial killings. His latest remarks were made on Sunday night to Filipino expatriates in the Burmese capital of Nay Pyi Taw while on an official trip to Myanmar. A transcript of the speech was only given to journalists on Monday. In a meandering speech addressing criticism of his now-suspended war on drugs, Mr Duterte accused the West of imposing its values on the Philippines, then referred to a recent Time magazine story on the transgender community in the US. "There is no gender because you can be a he or she... That's their culture. It does not apply to us. We are Catholics and there is the Civil Code, which says that you can only marry a woman for me... a woman to marry a man. "That's our law so why would you accept that gender?" he said. "Wherever God placed you, just remain there. Do not mix it upâ€¦ You erase the great divide between a woman and a man," he added. Before becoming president in June 2016, Mr Duterte was the mayor of Davao city, which introduced anti-discrimination laws for sex, gender and sexual orientation during his administration. In 2015, Mr Duterte appeared on a national talk show where he said same-sex marriage was "good... everyone deserves to be happy". The following year, while campaigning for the presidency, he said he would "consider" legalising same-sex marriage if there was such a proposal. The Philippines has 80 million Catholics and remains a deeply religious society. Mr Duterte has taken issue with the church previously, once calling the Pope a "son of a whore". Despite his many controversial comments he still remains highly popular in the Philippines.

Summary: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said he opposes gay marriage, after previously declaring he would consider legalising it.


One hundred tracks by artists including Ben Howard, Kendrick Lamar and SBTRKT have been shortlisted with voting open until 9pm on 27 November. Lana Del Rey, You Me At Six and Eminem also feature on the list. Zane will count down from 100 to one between 1 to 4 December. The 1975, whose track Chocolate topped the poll in 2013, also appear in this year's list with their track Medicine. Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High? by Arctic Monkeys and Shadow Moses by Bring Me the Horizon completed the top three last year. Ed Sheeran's Sing and Stay With Me by Sam Smith, which both went to number one in the UK, also appear on this year's shortlist. Gecko (Overdrive) by Oliver Heldens and Becky Hill and Clean Bandit's Rather Be, which also topped the chart, feature in this year's top 100 too. Mercury Prize nominees Bombay Bicycle Club, FKA Twigs, Royal Blood, Jungle and Nick Mulvey all appear as well. Voting for the 100 Hottest Records is limited to one per person, full terms and conditions can be found on the Radio 1 website. Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube

Summary: Throughout 2014 Zane Lowe has picked his hottest records in the world, and now it's time for you to pick your favourite.


Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool would have drawn level on points with leaders Manchester City with a fifth successive Premier League victory, but were subdued by a classic Jose Mourinho performance of defensive organisation and discipline. United did not allow Liverpool to build the momentum and intensity that has characterised their game this season, while Mourinho's limited attacking ambitions ensured chances were at a premium. The Portuguese was still grateful for two fine second-half saves from goalkeeper David de Gea, who dived low to stop Emre Can and saved athletically from Philippe Coutinho's 25-yard effort. United's best chance also came in the second half, but the unmarked Zlatan Ibrahimovic directed Paul Pogba's cross off target. The visitors had just 35% of possession - their lowest in a Premier League match since Opta began recording the data in 2003-04. Media playback is not supported on this device While this deadlock does little for the ambitions of both teams, there is no doubt who will be the happier manager. This was, in so many respects, the most Mourinho performance of his short time at United. Klopp came on to the pitch at the final whistle to applaud Liverpool's fans, but there was a tinge of disappointment in his measured tread as he trudged off. His side's promising start to the season has been built on pressing opponents into submission - a high-pressure style that has brought victories at Arsenal and Chelsea, as well as nine goals in two home wins against Leicester City and Hull City. But Mourinho picked a powerful, athletic side and instructed them to turn the tables on Liverpool's pressing game. Ander Herrera was at the heart of United's smothering gameplan, almost operating in the pockets of Coutinho and Roberto Firmino in midfield, while Liverpool were never given a second. They simply could not find a way through. United held their shape and discipline, much to their manager's satisfaction, although he still needed those two superb saves from De Gea, and a magnificent saving tackle from Antonio Valencia to stop Firmino as he raced in on goal. It was classic Mourinho, a tactic he has perfected and utilised throughout his career, and Anfield's increasing anger and frustration will have been music to his ears. This match should have been the perfect stage for the £89m Pogba - but once again he was a peripheral figure. The world's most expensive player was used in a more advanced role and is certainly on the same wavelength as Ibrahimovic, delivering a perfect cross which the Swede should have converted. In other aspects, though, he operated on the margins of the game and failed to exert the influence expected of a player of his quality and experience. United will expect much more as the season goes on. Anthony Taylor was the man in the middle in every sense after the heat generated by the appointment of the Manchester-based official for a meeting between these two fierce rivals. Mourinho said the appointment made it "difficult" for Taylor, and put him under pressure - comments being investigated by the

Summary: Liverpool and Manchester United played out a goalless and uneventful stalemate on a disappointing night at Anfield.


Deaf and blind people face a situation that is "still grim", according to charities Action on Hearing Loss Cymru, RNIB Cymru and Sense Cymru. New standards were introduced by the Welsh government over a year ago aimed at ensuring equal access to healthcare. But the report says little progress has been made. Richard Williams, director of Action on Hearing Loss Cymru said the charities that authored the report are "really concerned" that people are leaving surgeries and hospitals unclear about what doctors have told them, what medication they need or whether operations have been successful. New standards were brought in after a BBC Wales investigation in 2013 found health boards were breaching equality laws by not providing accessible services for the deaf and hard of hearing. But 91 per cent of people surveyed for the report said they were not aware of improvements in the way healthcare providers communicate and share information with them. Kay Coleman from Swansea began losing her hearing 15 years ago and said she finds it "incredibly difficult" to book a doctor's appointment. An estimated 500,000 people are affected by hearing loss and 100,000 are living with sight loss in Wales. In a statement the Welsh government said it is "committed to ensuring the standards are fully implemented" and it is working with relevant bodies "to establish how best to capture and record communication preferences for those with sensory loss to ensure their needs are fully met in every healthcare setting".

Summary: The 600,000 people in Wales living with sensory loss are not having their basic healthcare needs met, according to a new report.


Goals from Zlatko Junuzovic, Florian Grillitsch and Florian Kainz condemned second-placed Leipzig to their second successive league defeat. Bayern can extend their 10-point lead when they travel to Borussia Monchengladbach on Sunday. Borussia Dortmund closed the gap on Leipzig to three points with Friday's 1-0 win at Ingolstadt. Hoffenheim are a point further back, and boosted their chances of a Champions League place with a 1-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen. Having begun their first Bundesliga season with a record 13-match unbeaten run, Leipzig's title challenge has collapsed following four defeats in seven games, taking just seven points. Elsewhere, French striker Anthony Modeste scored a hat-trick as Cologne beat fifth-placed Hertha Berlin, to take his league total to 22 for the season. At the other end of the table, a Mario Gomez goal moved Wolfsburg out of the bottom three with a 1-0 win over bottom club Darmstadt. Match ends, SV Werder Bremen 3, RB Leipzig 0. Second Half ends, SV Werder Bremen 3, RB Leipzig 0. Attempt blocked. Aron Jóhannsson (SV Werder Bremen) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Fin Bartels. Goal! SV Werder Bremen 3, RB Leipzig 0. Florian Kainz (SV Werder Bremen) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the centre of the goal following a fast break. Attempt saved. Aron Jóhannsson (SV Werder Bremen) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Fin Bartels. Substitution, SV Werder Bremen. Florian Kainz replaces Florian Grillitsch. Attempt missed. Dayotchanculle Upamecano (RB Leipzig) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Emil Forsberg with a cross following a corner. Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Niklas Moisander. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match Marcel Halstenberg (RB Leipzig) because of an injury. Robert Bauer (SV Werder Bremen) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Marcel Halstenberg (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick on the right wing. Dangerous play by Robert Bauer (SV Werder Bremen). Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Milos Veljkovic. Marcel Halstenberg (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Theodor Gebre Selassie (SV Werder Bremen). Substitution, SV Werder Bremen. Maximilian Eggestein replaces Thomas Delaney. Offside, RB Leipzig. Stefan Ilsanker tries a through ball, but Emil Forsberg is caught offside. Substitution, RB Leipzig. Oliver Burke replaces Benno Schmitz. Foul by Davie Selke (RB Leipzig). Thomas Delaney (SV Werder Bremen) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Benno Schmitz (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Robert Bauer (SV Werder Bremen). Emil Forsberg (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Thomas Delaney (SV Werder Bremen). Corner, SV Werder Bremen. Conceded by Stefan Ilsanker. Substitution, SV Werder Bremen. Aron Jóhannsson replaces Claudio Pizarro. Foul by Diego Demme (RB Leipzig). Theodor Gebre Selassie (SV Werder Bremen) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Davie Selke (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Thomas

Summary: RB Leipzig lost ground on Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich with a costly defeat at Werder Bremen.


The 48-year-old man suffered a suspected heart attack five minutes into the second half of Kilmarnock's home match against Hibernian. Paramedics and medical staff from both clubs treated the man until an ambulance arrived at Rugby Park stadium and he was taken to a nearby hospital. Both managers agreed to abandon the match out of respect for the fan. The stadium was hushed into silence when medical staff and club doctors attended the stricken fan in the west stand. The referee then stopped the match with the teams drawing 1-1. Players left the pitch as the gravity of the situation became evident. Kilmarnock chairman Michael Johnston said: "The length of time the players were off the park was a problem but the overriding factor was respect for the fan and his family. "He collapsed and was tended to by medical staff of both clubs and was taken to Crosshouse Hospital by ambulance." He added that he could not reveal any more information about the fan's identity other than to say he was a long-standing season-ticket holder Later, a Police Scotland spokesman said the man died in hospital. Kilmarnock manager Kenny Shiels pointed out that it was the third time he had been present at such an incident while manager at the Rugby Park side. In March 2012, midfielder Liam Kelly's father died following the Ayrshire side's League Cup final win over Celtic. A month later, an Inverness Caledonian Thistle fan died during that club's visit to Rugby Park.

Summary: A man has died in hospital after collapsing half-way through a Scottish Premier League match, police say.


The on-loan Fleetwood Town striker picked up the accolade after a string of impressive performances for the Ton. "I'm delighted. To be picked ahead of Hibs or Rangers players who have played so well is a big thing," he said. The 21-year old has been used in a more advanced midfield role this season to accommodate team-mate Denny Johnstone up front for the Greenock club. McManus is in his second loan spell at Cappielow. Following last season's League One success, he admits things are a lot more difficult at Championship level. "I've only been back here since January but I'm enjoying every minute," he continued. "We've been getting good results and teams like Rangers and Hibs haven't found it easy against us. "There are better players in this league, better teams. "I've played more of an attacking midfield role this season and I've tried to fill in for the team more so the gaffer's happy with me. "I've still got a few goals and a few assists so I'm happy all round. I hope now to just keep it up." Last month McManus scored once against Alloa in a 2-2 draw and a brace in a 3-2 defeat by Raith Rovers, both matches away from home.

Summary: Morton's Declan McManus has won the Ladbrokes Championship player of the month award for February.


The 19-year-old Dane has made nine Championship appearances this season. He scored his first career goal in the 2-0 win at Nottingham Forest in February. Town boss David Wagner told the club website: "We are proud he is our player. He has taken his opportunity in the team recently, showing he can bring his performance to the pitch."

Summary: Huddersfield Town midfielder Philip Billing has signed a contract extension until the end of the 2019-20 season.


Pensions currently rise by the highest of inflation, average earnings or 2.5%. There have been warnings over the cost of the lock, and the government says it will review it after 2020. Shadow Treasury minister Rebecca Long-Bailey said this caused "uncertainty and worry", pledging to protect it "throughout the lifetime of the next Parliament", due to end in 2025. Speaking during Treasury questions in the Commons, Chancellor Philip Hammond said it was responsible for the government to decide which commitments it can afford to keep at a spending review before the end of Parliament. Attacking Labour's pledge, he added: "I think it tells us everything we need to know about the Opposition - that three-and-a-half years out they're willing to spray around commitments without any idea of what it's going to cost them." During last week's Autumn Statement Mr Hammond said the triple lock would be maintained until 2020 but suggested it would then be reviewed. There have been calls for it to be scrapped, including from former pensions minister Baroness Altmann, who said the costs would become "enormous" after 2020, and the previous work and pensions secretary, Stephen Crabb. Speaking after Treasury Questions, shadow chancellor John McDonnell accused the Conservatives of "abandoning older people" by not guaranteeing to continue the pledge. He added: "Labour will support the pensions triple lock and instead of cutting taxes for the super-rich and giant corporations will make sure our NHS and social care is properly funded."

Summary: Labour says it will keep the "triple lock" protecting the state pension throughout the next Parliament.


The proposals are the brain child of Swiss businessman turned politician Thomas Minder, who runs a small family company producing natural cosmetics. Mr Minder wants shareholders to have a veto over managers' salaries, and to ban golden handshakes altogether. The "fat cat initiative", as it has come to be called, would, if approved, be written into the Swiss constitution, and would apply to all Swiss companies listed on Switzerland's stock exchange. Mr Minder, an outspoken man, says the culture of high salaries and high bonuses in Switzerland has got out of hand, pointing to the fact that huge sums have been paid out even when the companies concerned were doing badly. The bankruptcy of national icon Swissair back in 2001, and the subsequent huge payoffs to its failed boss Mario Corti, were the catalyst to Mr Minder's decision to act. "That really stuck in my throat," he told Swiss television. "It made me absolutely furious. "I'm still furious today, to think that a chief executive like Mr Corti could get five years' salary to go. I mean, the company was in a disastrous situation. At the end he wasn't even paying its bills. Swissair went bankrupt. The company doesn't exist anymore." Salaries for Swiss top managers are higher than most and their taxes are lower. These two things alone would not necessarily anger most voters, however. What has attracted support for Mr Minder's initiative has been a series of perceived disasters for major Swiss companies, coupled with salaries and bonuses staying high. The main example is banking giant UBS, which wrote off billions in the wake of the 2007 sub-prime mortgage crisis, and then had to be bailed out by the Swiss government. After that, the bank lost more billions because of a rogue trader, and announced thousands of redundancies. But high salaries and bonuses for the bank's top managers continued throughout. "The fat cats are getting fattest in the banks," says Edouard Dommen of the Swiss shareholders group Actares. "The other companies are getting fat, but not quite so grossly." Mr Dommen, who supports the new measures, believes voters are especially angry about UBS, because their own tax money had to be spent to bail out the bank. "People are fed up," he says. "They know that this is at their expense. "Small people had to dig into their own pockets to bail out these banks, and then see people, some of whom turned out to be literally crooks, walk off with their money, so of course they are angry." If passed, the measures would give Switzerland some of the strictest laws on executive pay in the world, far tougher than the limit on bonuses just approved by the European Union. Both the Swiss government and Swiss business leaders have been campaigning against the measures. The government says it understands that voters want some control over high salaries and has offered a milder alternative, but so far this seems to have attracted little interest. Meanwhile the Swiss Business Association has been arguing that the measures would undermine Switzerland's ability to compete.

Summary: Switzerland's voters go to the polls to decide on controversial proposals which would impose strict limits on the salaries awarded to top executives.


The world champion, who won all three titles from the Russian by a controversial points decision in their first bout, is unbeaten in 32 fights. The American wobbled Kovalev with a right hand in the eighth and finished him off with a series of body shots. Kovalev said he was hit by a low blow, adding that he wanted another rematch. "He's a great fighter, not a lot of people are going to beat him," said 33-year-old Ward, who has 16 knockouts from his 32 bouts. "But when you are facing a great fighter you have to raise your game to the next level. "I hurt him with a head shot and I just had to get the right shot in to finish him." Kovalev started strongly before Ward came back into the fight at the Mandalay Bay Hotel. Referee Tony Weeks then stopped the fight with 31 seconds in the eighth with Kovalev, 34, kneeling down. "It was a low blow, again another one," said Kovalev. "We are boxers. I could still continue. Why stop the fight?"

Summary: Andre Ward stopped Sergey Kovalev in the eighth round to win their light-heavyweight rematch in Las Vegas and retain his WBO, WBA and IBF belts.


The decree, or fatwa, was passed on Sunday by a group of clerics. It said that according to Islam transgender people with "visible signs" of being male or female may marry someone of the opposite sex. But those with "visible signs of both genders" may not marry, it said. The 50 clerics, part of the little-known Tanzeem Ittehad-i-Ummat body based in Lahore, also said any act intended to "humiliate, insult or tease" transgender individuals should be considered a crime under Islam. The fatwa is not legally binding in any way. "We are glad that somebody's talked about us too," transgender rights worker Almas Bobby told BBC Urdu. "By Sharia we already had the right [to marry], but unless measures are taken to remove the misconceptions about us in society, the condition of our community will not be changed." Another social worker for gender issues told BBC Urdu that it was a "good step", but that issues would remain until transgender marriage was officially legitimised. Qamar Nasim said that many police officers had charged people in transgender marriages because "due to a lack of knowledge... they consider it same-sex marriage". "This practice can only be stopped when [the] government spread awareness about rights of a transgender person." Transgender people are discriminated against in Pakistan and struggle to find employment. More than 45 transgender people have been killed in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in the past two years, according to local rights group Trans Action. Last month, a 23-year-old transgender activist died after delays in treatment. Alisha, who was shot eight times, was in critical condition when admitted to hospital but staff could not decide whether to put her in a male or female ward, according to her friends. Trans Action, an advocacy group, say that there are at least 45,000 transgender people in the province and at least half-a-million nationwide. In 2012, Pakistan's Supreme Court declared equal rights for transgender citizens, including the right to inherit property and assets. They were also given the right to vote the year before. However, it has denied homosexual couples the permission to marry, with cases in the past of male homosexuals being charged under anti-sodomy laws.

Summary: A religious decree declaring transgender marriage to be legal has been cautiously welcomed in Pakistan, but activists say attitudes still need to change.


The company said PCs and tablets running the software would go on sale on 29 July, at which point the OS would also be offered as a free download to existing users. The roll-out of the product for smartphones, Xbox games consoles and other kit will follow later. One expert said the release could prove critical to the Microsoft's fortunes. Windows 8 - the current iteration - has had a troubled life, with many deciding not to update to its touch-centric user interface. The company has acknowledged the fact by returning some features dropped from the more popular Windows 7. "We designed Windows 10 to create a new generation of Windows for the 1.5 billion people using Windows today in 190 countries around the world," wrote Terry Myerson, Microsoft's vice-president of operating systems, on its blog. "Familiar, yet better than ever, Windows 10 brings back the Start menu you know and love." He also highlighted new additions, including: Many company watchers had not expected the launch of the product to happen until later in the year. One analyst said the release was important as it might be "Microsoft's last chance" to crack the tablet market before Android and iOS became too entrenched, but added that it was unlikely to drive demand for new equipment in the same way earlier Windows updates had done. "Microsoft and Intel are certainly pushing the two-in-one device strategy [in which laptops transform into tablets], which could result in some sales," said Michael Silver from the tech consultancy Gartner. "But it's not only the fact that the upgrade is free, but Windows 10 for PCs is designed to run on computers that ran Windows 7 and even do better on less powerful hardware, so it will not spur on sales to the same extent as we've seen in the past."

Summary: Microsoft's next generation of its operating system, Windows 10, is due to be released next month.


Ildar Dadin is serving two and a half years for a series of street protests. He told his lawyer that he had been strung up by his handcuffed wrists, had his head shoved down a toilet and been threatened with rape and death. Russia's prison service says the claims are untrue but will investigate if the activist complains formally. Unusually, the allegations made the headlines on state-controlled television on Tuesday after Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that the case merited "the closest attention" and that President Vladimir Putin would be informed. Dadin's supporters gathered outside the justice ministry on Tuesday evening in protest. Ildar Dadin, 34, says his problems began after he was transferred to Prison Number Seven in the Karelia region of north-western Russia in mid-September and sent directly to a punishment cell. More on this story: Now out of isolation, Dadin has dictated a letter to his wife via his lawyer, in which he says he was beaten and kicked repeatedly by up to a dozen prison staff. One day, he alleges, he was hung from his wrists for about half an hour causing "extreme pain". "They then took off my pants and said that they would bring in another prisoner who would rape me if I didn't agree to end my hunger strike," Ildar Dadin writes. He had stopped eating in protest at being held in a punishment cell. Russia's FSIN prison service told the BBC that Mr Dadin was put in isolation for what a spokeswoman called "violations of the detention regime", but insisted that his claims of beating and torture were false. "There's no way illegal methods were used, especially for such a well-known character," Kristina Belousova told the BBC by telephone. "It's not the first time we've seen this, by people trying to attract maximum attention," the spokeswoman added. Ildar Dadin was sentenced in December 2015, under Article 212.1 - a controversial law that makes repeat violations of Russia's strict laws on street protests a criminal offence. "We didn't expect this to happen. It's awful," lawyer Alexei Liptser told the BBC, after visiting his client on Monday and transcribing his account. "He is frightened and subdued," the lawyer added. As the allegations of abuse spread on social media, and reached the Kremlin, Russia's human rights ombudswoman ordered a regional representative to visit the prison and said she was taking the case under her "personal control". In a dramatic conclusion to his letter, Ildar Dadin tells his wife "I am not afraid of dying. I'm most afraid of not being able to tolerate the torture."

Summary: Russian officials are investigating claims that a well-known opposition activist has been repeatedly beaten and threatened in prison.


Alex Williams, 22, from Christchurch, had failed to appear in court for sentencing in November, but was arrested in the town on Sunday. He appeared at Bournemouth Crown Court earlier and was sentenced to 20 months in prison for violent disorder. Williams was also sentenced to a further two months for failing to appear in court. Detectives had appealed to the public to help locate him after he failed to show up. The gang's offences included throwing a liquid, thought to be ammonia, at two victims who were each left blind in one eye. Four men were jailed for the attacks. In November Joe Warne, 21, was sentenced to 20 years; Reece Watkins, 22, was sentenced to 18 years; Dominic Barker, 20, was given 16 years and Piers Fox-Havilland was jailed for 12 years. The men, who lived in the London area, were also sentenced to 12 years for conspiracy to rob and eight for possession of imitation firearms - to run concurrently. Dorset Police said the gang was charged following a lengthy investigation into attacks at locations including Boscombe and Christchurch.

Summary: A man who was part of a five-strong gang that committed violent acts in Dorset has been jailed.


Coatbridge College head John Doyle was given the money after his institution merged with two other colleges. Holyrood's public audit committee, which said the principal was paid "in excess of the guidelines", has passed its report to Police Scotland. Mr Doyle told MSPs in October he had done nothing wrong and that his reputation had been unfairly "trashed". In June, the Auditor General Caroline Gardner issued a highly-critical report of the severance deals paid out by Coatbridge College, which she said were overly-generous. She claimed Mr Doyle and chairman of the former college - John Gray - had colluded in order to "achieve a certain outcome" by withholding important information from the remuneration committee. The report by the Scottish Parliament's audit committee agreed with the auditor general. Mr Doyle, who earned £116,000 a year by the end of his service, was given: Six other college staff also benefited from the £850,000 pot of pay-off money. Police Scotland said that officers had had discussions with Audit Scotland and the "matter is under review". Following the report, the Scottish government said it would "carefully consider its [the report's] recommendations in the coming days". Committee convener Paul Martin said: "There is a compelling moral argument for John Doyle to repay the tens of thousands of pounds extra he received from the college. "The Scottish government provided more than £52m between 2011/12 and 2013/14 to support the college merger process and most of that money was used to fund voluntary severance schemes. "It was not provided however to allow already highly-paid public servants to feather their own nests at the expense of their colleagues and of their students' education." The report made key recommendations, including; A Scottish government spokeswoman said the way in which "decisions involving hundreds of thousands of pounds of public money were made at Coatbridge College were completely unacceptable". She added: "The events in question took place before April 2014 when colleges were reclassified by ONS and stronger financial controls came into effect." By Glenn Campbell, BBC Scotland political correspondent MSPs on Holyrood's public audit committee were unanimous. Their report into bumper pay-offs for Coatbridge college bosses finds that the principal, John Doyle, was responsible for "serious failings in the governance of severance arrangements". It says he colluded with the chairman, John Gray to secure "excessive" pay-offs for himself and six other senior managers by deliberately withholding information from those who signed off the deals. The committee is urging Mr Doyle to pay back much of his £304,000 golden goodbye. They say this request and their decision to copy their report to Police Scotland are without precedent. Mr Doyle has previously refused to pay back any money arguing that he has "done nothing wrong". Mr Gray has also denied collusion. The committee convenor, Paul Martin, says in these circumstances the charity regulator or the Scottish Funding Council should think creatively about how they could force a clawback. The difficulty with these demands is that what MSPs find morally questionable may prove to be contractually correct.

Summary: A former college principal should hand back some of his £304,000 severance pay, a committee of MSPs has concluded.


Media playback is not supported on this device If the former Nottingham Forest and Derby County defender had access to the sort of help and support he is now eager to offer young footballers, he may well have achieved a great deal more. Now retraining as a counsellor, Charles - still best remembered for his innocent part in the infamous tackle that almost ended Paul Gascoigne's career - is determined to give something back to the sport that gave him so much. His journey has been far from smooth, with the low point a six-month prison sentence for dangerous driving and failing to give a breath sample that was brought about by his drinking. Following his time in the East Midlands Charles, who won two England caps, was forced to retire at the age of 32 after injury-plagued spells with Aston Villa, Benfica and West Ham. It was the injuries that led to the boozing. "While I was playing I was disciplined," Charles told BBC Inside Out. "As soon as I was injured - if it was for any length of time - I would maybe go out a little bit more than I would normally. But it wouldn't be all the time. "I am the first to admit that I have had my issues with drinking and I am a recovering alcoholic. But my drinking was very different from someone drinking every day. It wasn't all the time, it would be the odd time that would last two or three days. "I wasn't a typical alcoholic. I could stop and go long periods of time without drinking. "But toward the end of my football career it would last a little bit longer - definitely. As soon as I was nearly back to full fitness, I would go back in to my disciplined life again." Media playback is not supported on this device Charles has been sober for nine years. The 45-year-old is director of football at Nottingham University and is working with Priority Health - a specialist organisation to help young footballers. And he really wants to help. "If a lot more people were more honest and there wasn't such a stigma around alcoholics or drug addicts then a lot of people would benefit from it," Charles said. "We need to encourage young players not to live with addictions and talk to people. "I know it is hard for a young player to go to a coach or an assistant manager and say 'listen I am struggling with drinking' or gambling or whatever because they do think it could be detrimental to their careers and maybe they will not get the contract of their dreams. "There are things away from football clubs and there are people you can speak to. "I want people to know that if you are struggling with addiction, speak to somebody about it because it does help. You don't have to go through hell when you can address your issues a lot earlier and go on and live a normal life." His time in prison was the

Summary: Gary Charles fought alcoholism throughout his career, but still managed to play for England and feature in Wembley cup finals.


William Mocsari of Rodden Street in Kircubbin is charged with causing unnecessary suffering to a dog. Newtownards Magistrates' court heard he allegedly confessed to his social worker that he got a dog which was "free to a good home" from a website. He then strangled it with its own lead, "skinned it and fed it to his other dog". A police officer told the court that as well as the alleged confession to his social worker, "traces of dog fur were found in the fire". She said there were strong objections to Mr Mocsari being freed on bail as he is considered a danger to the public. The defendant appeared in court via video link from Maghaberry prison. He is also charged with driving offences and being in possession of class C diazepam drugs. A defence barrister told the court that Mr Mocsari still had not had a mental health assessment despite the judge ordering one in December. Judge Hamill ordered Mr Mocsari to be produced from prison and made a further order that "someone senior in the Prison Service accompanies Mr Mocsari to explain to his court why the order about mental health has been ignored". The case was adjourned until Tuesday.

Summary: A 27-year-old man has been charged with killing, skinning and cooking a dog before feeding it to another animal.


The 35-year-old former international stand-off becomes the first French coach of the Perpignan-based club. Frayssinous replaces Trent Robinson, who has left France for a post at Sydney Roosters in Australia. Frayssinous is five months the junior of the previous youngest Super League coach, Bradford's Francis Cummins. Frayssinous had been part of the Dragons' coaching staff and played for them when they made their Super League bow with a 38-30 win against Wigan in 2006. The former assistant coach of the France national team has signed a two-year deal, with the option of a third season.

Summary: Laurent Frayssinous has been appointed the head coach of Catalan Dragons on a two-year contract, and becomes the youngest team boss in Super League.


No firms in Northern Ireland have so far been affected by the ransomware attack, which wreaked havoc on organisations including the National Health Service in England and Scotland. The virus could have spread even further had a cyber security researcher not accidently discovered a "kill switch" in the malicious program. He was assisted by a researcher from security firm Proofpoint, which has an office in Belfast. There is no shortage of cyber security experts in Northern Ireland - the industry now employs about 1,200 people. And there is such a demand for their expertise, they can earn twice the average salary in Northern Ireland. Invest NI - the region's business development agency - says Northern Ireland is the number one location in the world for cyber security inward investment and the number one global destination for US cyber security companies with an eye for international expansion. Invest NI said companies had been enticed by the "hard-to-find" skillsets being nurtured at Queen's and Ulster University. "Companies such as Black Duck, Rapid 7, Proofpoint, Alert Logic and Whitehat are recent investors here," said a spokeswoman. "And with Symantec, a security software vendor, predicting the number of job openings to rise to 6m globally by 2019, there are real opportunities for our talented workforce." Emily McDaid writes about all things tech and edits the Techwatch blog for Catalyst Inc Connect, a not-for-profit network that runs a number of programmes to help innovation companies get off the ground or grow. Northern Ireland has a booming tech sector, she said, particularly in the fields of cyber security, data analytics, fintech (software for the financial sector) and blockchain - the technology underpinning the digital currency Bitcoin. "London is no longer the go-to place," she said. "Northern Ireland is a cheaper place to live and do business. And if the corporation tax was to be lowered, that would be massive for the sector." Cyber security has become big business for corporate firms and start-ups in Northern Ireland, she said, and they are in the unique position of working in both the Irish and UK markets. She has written about a start-up in Belfast, one of only two companies in the world, which uses a person's heartbeat as a way of identification, as opposed to fingerprints or retinal scan. Then there are the two female cryptography experts looking at how to keep data safe when quantum computing becomes a reality - quantum computers will be so clever they will be able to break security algorithms easily, and hack data in seconds. In addition to working with at least 500 entrepreneurs each year, Mrs McDaid's organisation inspires young people to pursue careers in tech and innovation. "Cyber security is so big at the moment, it has an 0% unemployment rate," added Mrs McDaid. "The more NI becomes a recognised centre of innovation, the more you will get the talent coming up through the generations." Last week, two international conferences were held in Belfast on the issue of cyber security - it is a burgeoning industry because with every technological advance comes

Summary: Cyber security has hit the headlines after an unprecedented cyber-attack brought down computer systems around the world on Friday.


Researchers said they found German coins minted during World War Two in the ruins in northern Argentina. The researchers said that the buildings were probably never used by fugitive Nazis, because they found they could live freely in Argentine towns. Nazis who fled to Argentina included Adolf Eichmann and Erich Priebke. The researchers from the University of Buenos Aires said they decided to investigate the buildings because of a local legend claiming they had been used as a hide-out for Martin Bormann, a close aide to Adolf Hitler. The overgrown ruins are located in Teyu Cuare park, near the town of San Ignacio in northern Misiones province. Researcher Daniel Schavelzon told Argentina's Clarin newspaper that the architecture of the three buildings differed markedly from that of others in the region and that their purpose in the middle of a remote nature reserve was a mystery. He said that a number of objects had been found that linked the buildings to wartime Germany, such as coins minted in the late 1930s and early 1940s and a fragment of Meissen porcelain made in Germany. However, none of the objects has so far been found to have any direct links to any Nazi officers. Mr Schavelzon told Clarin that his team thought previous theories, such as that the building had been built by Jesuit priests, were "too simplistic". He also dismissed the local legend that Hitler's private secretary Martin Bormann had lived there. Mr Schavelzon pointed to DNA tests carried out in 1998 on a skeleton found in Berlin that proved Bormann committed suicide in 1945 and did not flee to South America as had long been rumoured. The researcher insisted, though, that the buildings in Teyu Cuare park were very unusual. He said the walls, some of which were 3m (9ft) thick, were "on an incredible scale". He also said that their location was "completely inaccessible". "You'd never be able to find them if you didn't know their exact location," he said. He said the theory the team was currently working on was that the buildings were constructed as a hide-out by the Nazis in case they lost World War Two. But he said he did not think it was ever used, as the Nazis found they could live in relative comfort in Argentine cities rather than have to hide in a remote jungle fortress. Hundreds of Nazis and fascists, some of them wanted war criminals, were allowed to enter Argentina by the president at the time, Juan Peron. Adolf Eichmann, the SS officer who oversaw the logistics of the Holocaust, famously lived in a suburb of Buenos Aires for years before being captured by Israeli agents. In 2000, then-president Fernando de la Rua apologised for Argentina's role in providing a refuge for Nazi war criminals after World War Two.

Summary: Archaeologists are trying to determine whether ruined buildings in a remote nature reserve in Argentina were built as a hide-out for German Nazi officers.


Anti-smoking groups say that is too long to wait, but there have been protests by some restaurant owners, who say their business will suffer. Austrians like order, or "Ordnung" as they say in German. It is hugely frowned upon for a pedestrian to cross the road on a red light. And the streets and underground network of Vienna are kept remarkably clean. But smoky air in cafes and restaurants has been widely tolerated for years. "Smoking is a sort of culture, especially in Austria," Margit Schwed told me as she sat in Cafe Ritter in Vienna, with its gilt chandeliers and marble table tops. "In the typical Vienna Kaffeehaus you take your coffee and your cigarette. I think people like the flair in the coffee houses." Austria has one of the highest rates of smoking in Europe, particularly among young people: 33% of Austrians smoke regularly, according to a 2012 Eurobarometer study. Only Greeks, Bulgarians and Latvians smoke more. A survey by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) found that 27% of Austrian 15-year-olds smoke at least once a week, more frequently than any other children in the OECD area. Several years ago, when many countries had already banned smoking in bars and cafes, Austria first adopted the idea of introducing separate smoking and non-smoking areas. Small restaurants could choose whether to go smoke-free or not. Larger restaurants, like Cafe Ritter, were obliged to provide a separate smoking section, sealed off by glass partitions. The law was heavily criticised by doctors and anti-smoking groups as half-hearted and badly enforced. Earlier this year, after the death of a prominent anti-smoking journalist from lung cancer, Austria's coalition government of the Social Democrats and the conservative People's Party announced plans to bring in a total ban on smoking in restaurants, cafes and bars by 2018. "We have finally arrived in Europe with anti-smoking protection," Health Minister Sabine Oberhauser said. However there were protests from the far-right Freedom Party and from Austria's Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of Commerce opposes the ban, because it says restaurants and cafes invested around â‚¬100m ($109m; Â£714m) to install ventilation systems and glass partitions to accommodate the separate smoking areas. The economy minister, Reinhold Mitterlehner, has said their interests will be taken into account. At Cafe Ritter, one of the waiters, Michael Schneider, told me the smoking ban should be brought in as soon as possible. "Working in the smoke is bad for the health of me and my colleagues," he said.

Summary: After years of debate, Austria's government has announced plans to introduce a total smoking ban in cafes and restaurants by 2018.


Will that promising full-back relish being thrown deeper into the public spotlight? What if the £200m superstar doesn't settle in Paris? These are the types of questions being asked by clubs as they consider investing eye-watering sums on new players. An emerging field of analysts and experts believe they have the answers. But how do they find them? Ever sent a tweet you've come to regret? Last season, Burnley striker Andre Gray apologised and asked "for forgiveness" after homophobic tweets he sent in 2012 were shared. And, just last week, Chelsea forward Kenedy was sent home from their pre-season tour of China after being accused of xenophobia and racism. He apologised for the Instagram posts. But what can a club learn from a player's social media presence? Ben Wright is head of sport at communications agency Cicero, which produces reports on players for clients across the globe, including seven in the Premier League and two in Spain's La Liga. He says: "We look all the way through a player's online presence. By doing this you can get an idea of what kind of person they are and how their character has evolved over time. "We analyse media coverage, social media, fans' forums, everything that is available online, across 13 languages, to build up a public picture of their life. "Are they using social media late at night? Do they blur the boundaries of public and private? How have they changed over time as they have begun to earn more money? "Are they posting the kind of insight into their private lives that fans really appreciate, or is it all about new cars and new clothes? And are they posting this kind of stuff regardless of whether it's been a good or bad result the weekend before?" Some clubs have developed in-house teams - sometimes within their scouting departments - to perform similar research. But in January, Cicero produced a report on a promising young Premier League player, who will remain anonymous. The analysis uncovered a series of social media posts, dating back several years, that were sexually explicit in nature, and found angry responses to opposition fans that included offensive language. Ultimately, the client who commissioned the report decided not to offer the player what would have been a significant development in his career. Case study: Andrea Belotti Torino striker Andrea Belotti has been linked with a move to the Premier League for much of the summer. In July, Cicero was asked to produce a report on the £90m-rated Italian, and the findings were largely positive. One section in the report - written for a Premier League club - analyses the "tone and approach" of his social media activity, while another addresses the '"likelihood of future issues". Belotti's posts, which featured regular tributes to his wife and family, displayed "no instances of bad language, prejudice or public disagreements", the report said. "It is extremely unlikely he would ever post something or engage with fans on social media in a way that brings himself or his club into disrepute," it added. But, in

Summary: Will a £300,000-a-week salary change a hot prospect's attitude to the game?


Carl McHugh was red-carded for a lunge on Don Cowie early in the second half. Hearts went ahead when Alexandros Tziolis' shot took a deflection off Keith Lasley and looped over goalkeeper Craig Samson. And Esmael Goncalves struck twice late on, the striker scoring his first goals for the Tynecastle club. Goncalves had an early low shot just wide before Louis Moult's header hit the bar, but the flag was up - wrongly - for offside against the Motherwell striker. The hosts had started the match with a back three in an attempt to stymie the Hearts attack, but as the half wore on the away side became more dangerous. First, a great run from left-back Lennard Sowah forced a save from Samson. Media playback is not supported on this device Then Jamie Walker threatened with a couple of fierce efforts which were just off target. He perhaps should have had a penalty when it looked like he had his shirt pulled in the box. Malaury Martin then stung the palms of Samson with a free-kick from 25 yards, but Motherwell would finish the half strongly. From a corner Lionel Ainsworth fired in a shot which was cleared off the line by Anastasios Avlonitis. McHugh then fired an effort over the bar. Moult was wrongly awarded awarded a free-kick at the edge of the box, having actually been tripped by team-mate Ainsworth. Referee Andrew Dallas even mistakenly booked Hearts midfielder Martin. Moult took the free-kick himself and the ball flew narrowly wide of Jack Hamilton's goal. Red cards defined Motherwell's match with Rangers last weekend and another sending off played a massive part in this match. This time it was McHugh who lunged in, catching Cowie painfully. There were echoes of Scott McDonald's red card tackle on Rangers' Kenny Miller, and it looked like the right decision by Dallas. Just minutes later Hearts opened the scoring. The impressive Greece international midfielder Tziolis fired in a shot from 20 yards which took a massive deflection off Lasley and beat Samson. But Lasley almost levelled moments later, his effort narrowly off target. Goncalves has shed 8kg and with his improved conditioning and professionalism it's intriguing to ponder what he can do for this Hearts side. The management at the club clearly believe in the talents of this mercurial player, and that belief will give Goncalves added confidence. He looked determined to get his first Hearts goal and caused Motherwell problems all afternoon. It finally came as he fired home with a composed finish. It clearly meant a lot to him as he celebrated with the travelling fans - for which he was duly booked. Goncalves restrained himself from a second yellow after he scored again as Hearts made it two wins in four days following Wednesday's 4-1 defeat of Rangers. Match ends, Motherwell 0, Heart of Midlothian 3. Second Half ends, Motherwell 0, Heart of Midlothian 3. Attempt missed. Sam Nicholson (Heart of Midlothian) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Attempt blocked. Sam Nicholson (Heart of Midlothian)

Summary: Esmael Goncalves scored twice as Hearts overcame 10-man Motherwell in Saturday's early Scottish Premiership match.


LL Camps has operated at Merry Hill in Bushey, Hertfordshire, for the past four years, describing itself as the UK's only American-style summer camp. A man aged 25, of Borehamwood, had been bailed until September, said police. They said they would contact families directly should they discover that any children had been affected. A spokesman for Ofsted said: "We can confirm we have suspended the registrations of these early years settings while investigations are carried out. "It would be inappropriate to comment further while investigations are ongoing." In a joint statement, Hertfordshire Police and Hertfordshire County Council said they were working with Ofsted and the "safety and welfare of children is the top priority". Anyone with specific concerns about a child is asked to call Hertfordshire County Council on 0300 123 4043. A statement from the LL Camps team was posted its Facebook page on Thursday. It said the camp had closed with "immediate effect" and it "cannot disclose any further information". The privately-run LL Camps is based at St Margaret's School in Bushey. A school spokeswoman said LL Camps was "entirely non-related to our school" and St Margaret's had "no links to LL Camps except to hire out a part of the Sports Centre site during the holiday periods". The LL Camps website, which has been taken offline, stated it had achieved "outstanding early years provider" awards from Ofsted in 2013 and 2014. It said the camp was about "meeting new friends, expanding interests and learning new skills". It added it was committed to its core values of creating a "caring, nurturing and positive" environment.

Summary: A children's summer camp has been closed by Ofsted after a man was arrested on suspicion of possessing indecent images of children.