The singer is talking and "expected to make a full recovery", her lawyer said. Rebecca J Thyne said she had visited Mitchell on 26 June, and the singer was "happy to be home". The comments came in papers relating to Mitchell's conservatorship, and follow reports last month that the Big Yellow Taxi singer was unable to speak. David Crosby - who dated Mitchell in 1967 - told The Huffington Post the star faced a long "struggle" after being found unconscious in her home on 31 March. "She took a terrible hit," he said. "She had an aneurysm, and nobody found her for a while. And she's going to have to struggle back from it the way you struggle back from a traumatic brain injury. "To my knowledge, she is not speaking yet." But Mitchell's lawyer has painted a more optimistic picture. "When I arrived she was seated at her kitchen table feeding herself lunch," Thyne wrote. "She also told me that she receives excellent care from caregivers round-the-clock. It was clear that she was happy to be home and that she has made remarkable progress. "She has physical therapy each day and is expected to make a full recovery." The court filing recommended that Mitchell's longtime friend Leslie Morris, who has been acting as her temporary conservator, be officially appointed her conservator. According to Thyne, Mitchell should be judged to lack the capacity to give informed consent for medical treatment.

Summary: Joni Mitchell has made "remarkable progress" since she suffering a stroke and brain aneurysm in March, according to court documents.


Firefighters were called to the Italian's detached Cheshire house when the explosive set alight his bathroom in the early hours of Saturday morning. Police said it was an accident and have decided not to take any action. The incident happened less than 48 hours before leaders City travel to neighbours Manchester United in a table-topping Premier League clash. Officers confirmed Balotelli, 21, was inside the property in Mottram St Andrew but it is believed he did not set off the firework. PC Shelley Williams, from Cheshire Police, told the Manchester Evening News newspaper: "At just before 1am on the morning of Saturday 22 October, Cheshire Police were called to a report of a house fire at a residential home on Oak Road, Mottram St Andrew near Macclesfield. "Police provided assistance to Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service in ensuring residents were accounted for and there was no danger to surrounding properties. "At this time the cause of the fire is being examined by fire investigators and police. However, it is not thought to be suspicious." Four firefighters arrived wearing breathing apparatus and used two hose reel water jets to douse the flames and a large fan was also used to clear smoke from the house. Balotelli has been involved in a number of controversial incidents since joining City in a reported £24m move from Inter Milan in August 2010. He was sent off against Premier League rivals West Brom in November before his manager Roberto Mancini labelled him "stupid" for seeing red again in a Europa League game against Dynamo Kiev. Only last week he was embroiled in a spat with Aston Villa fans after netting in City 's 4-1 win against their side. And City officials launched an investigation in March after the Italy international threw a dart towards a youth team player at the club's Carrington training ground.

Summary: Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli escaped unhurt when a firework was launched inside his home.


Pastor James McConnell, 78, denies two charges relating to a sermon he gave in a church last year. A prosecution lawyer said his words were not "a slip of the tongue", while a defence lawyer said he should not be convicted. Judgement was reserved, and the verdict will be given on 5 January. Summing up the prosecution's case, a barrister said Pastor McConnell, of Shore Road, Newtownabbey, was "not on trial for his beliefs", but for what he said and using words that were allegedly grossly offensive. "He intended to use those words, it wasn't a slip of the tongue," he told Belfast Magistrates Court. However, a defence barrister called on the court to find Pastor McConnell not guilty. He said he was a man with an unblemished record who should be recognised for his good works in society, not convicted in court. Earlier, Pastor McConnell told the court that he still believed in what he had preached, and did not go into church to "provoke anyone". He said he only realised he may have offended anyone when he got a call from BBC Radio Ulster's Nolan Show. "I was attacking the theology of Islam. I was not attacking any individual Muslim," he told the court. "I didn't realise that good Muslim people would be hurt. "I didn't go into the church to provoke anyone. I went into church to present the truth." Asked why he refused an informal warning that would have prevented a criminal trial he said: "If I took it, that would be an insult to the one I love ... that was me gagged for the rest of my life." DUP MP Sammy Wilson and Catholic priest Fr Patrick McCafferty appeared as character witnesses for Pastor McConnell. Fr McCafferty said that in spite of their theological differences, the pastor and he shared a Christian love. "He has no hatred," he said. Pastor McConnell is charged with improper use of a public electronic communications network and causing a grossly offensive message to be sent by means of a public electronic communications network. On Tuesday, an application by the evangelical preacher's defence to stop his trial was rejected by the judge.

Summary: A judge in the trial of an evangelical preacher accused of making "grossly offensive" remarks about Islam will deliver his verdict next month.


Wirral Council has said it is looking for investors to develop areas around the Woodside ferry terminal, the town centre and Hamilton Square. It revealed the plan at MIPIM, Europe's largest property expo in Cannes. An earlier scheme was abandoned in October as the authority sought "more ambitious" plans. Council leader Phil Davies said there was "global interest" in the proposals. "I can only report that I've never had so much interest in the last year or so from people who want to invest in Wirral, particularly in Birkenhead," he said. "We've had an incredible amount of interest." The proposal includes money for outlying areas, with plans to redevelop the Woodside waterfront and build residential accommodation with views over Liverpool also announced.

Summary: A £1bn plan to regenerate Birkenhead has been unveiled, five months after a previous £30m development plan was scrapped.


The 23-year-old hit three consecutive birdies as he secured a two-shot lead over Japan's Hideki Matsuyama. Americans William McGirt, Jimmy Walker and Ryan Moore are tied in third place with 14 under in Hawaii. World number one Jason Day is in 13th place after a three-under 70, while Scotland's Russell Knox is seven shots off the lead with one round remaining. "I left a lot our there. That is always a good thing because I can just go work on it and improve," Thomas said.

Summary: American Justin Thomas shot his third-straight 67 to take the lead on day three of the Tournament of Champions.


Media playback is not supported on this device Seventy-one people, including 19 players and staff, were killed as the Brazilian team travelled to Colombia for the final of the Copa Sudamericana. The club have since signed 22 new players and appointed a new manager. They beat Inter de Lages 2-1 in the state competition they won last season, with goals from Niltinho and Wellington Paulista at the Arena Conda stadium. It was only their second competitive game since the crash. The team drew 0-0 with Joinville in the Primeira Liga - a different competition - on Thursday. Chapecoense were awarded the Copa Sudamericana trophy following the disaster, a move backed by Colombian club Atletico Nacional, who were scheduled to face them in the final. Defenders Neto and Alan Ruschel and goalkeeper Jackson Follmann, who had his leg amputated, were among the six survivors of the crash. They received the trophy and medals alongside families of the victims at Chapecoense's first game since the crash, a friendly on 22 January.

Summary: Chapecoense have won their first game since most of their team were killed in a plane crash on 29 November.


The Nobel Peace Prize laureate and anti-apartheid campaigner said that he did "not wish to be kept alive at all costs", writing in the Washington Post newspaper on his 85th birthday. Mr Tutu came out in favour of assisted dying in 2014, without specifying if he personally wanted to have the choice. He was hospitalised last month for surgery to treat recurring infections. "I hope I am treated with compassion and allowed to pass on to the next phase of life's journey in the manner of my choice," Mr Tutu wrote. "Regardless of what you might choose for yourself, why should you deny others the right to make this choice? "For those suffering unbearably and coming to the end of their lives, merely knowing that an assisted death is open to them can provide immeasurable comfort." There is no specific legislation in South Africa governing assisted dying. But in a landmark ruling in April 2015, a South African court granted a terminally ill man the right to die, prompting calls for a clarification of the laws in cases of assisted death. The Anglican Church - of which Mr Tutu is a member - is staunchly against assisted dying. This is not the first time Mr Tutu has come out against the church, however. He is an outspoken supporter of gay rights, and has openly criticised conservative Christian attitudes to homosexuality. In 2013, he said would "refuse to go to a homophobic heaven" in favour of "the other place". At the time, he added: "I would not worship a God who is homophobic and that is how deeply I feel about this." Earlier this year, he blessed his daughter Mpho's marriage with her female partner, despite South African Anglican law on marriage stating that "holy matrimony is the lifelong and exclusive union between one man and one woman". The then-Archbishop of Cape Town also controversially supported an amendment to make abortion more readily available in South Africa in the mid-90s, despite some personal reservations. Desmond Tutu: Profile: Archbishop Desmond Tutu Archbishop Tutu in his own words

Summary: South Africa's Archbishop Desmond Tutu has revealed that he wants to have the option of an assisted death.


One resident said she felt the ground moving beneath her as she ventured into her back garden in Magdalen's Road, Ripon. Fire crews were called to the street at 22:30 GMT on Wednesday, where they found a hole measuring about 20m (66ft) by 10m (33ft). No injuries have been reported, with the area cordoned off. The hole, in the back gardens of two properties, is estimated to be about 9m (30ft) deep. More on this story and other news in North Yorkshire Frances O'Neil, said: "I was just going to go down the steps that lead to my garden and realised there were no steps and the ground was moving. "I turned back around, grabbed hold of a metal pole and pulled myself up and back into the house." Ben Bramley, who lives in the other affected house, said: "I was a bit drowsy and my missus gave me a shout to say something was happening in the back garden and it sounded like a little landslip. "I went outside and it was all dusty, my neighbour was out there in a dressing gown and it was a real mess." Structural experts were called in to help survey the scene. Mr Bramley added: "It's quite traumatic.. it's very close to our back door and the house, as you can imagine, is uninhabitable at the moment. "The fire brigade and contractors were saying that it's likely to be structurally unsafe for a period of time, so we would need to move out. We might even be officially homeless." Ben Cairns, North Yorkshire Fire Service station manager, said: "The area is well-known for gypsum deposits, so it's not the first time we have encountered this - although this particular sinkhole does appear to be quite large." The fire service said the residents of four of the affected homes would not be able to return to their properties any time soon. In 2014, a 100-year-old detached house in an adjoining street was demolished after a 25ft-wide sinkhole opened. The British Geological Survey said Ripon lies in one of the most susceptible areas of the UK for sinkholes because of its "Permian gypsum deposits", which can dissolve more quickly than surrounding limestone. Eamon Parkin, a landlord at the nearby Magdalen's pub, said he had noticed a visible change in the area's landscape over the past few years. He said: "Growing up here, I know that it's a problem in Ripon and these things do happen, but where will it happen next? "If you look over to where the park is, the land is changing over there. It used to be nice and flat, but now you can see a difference in the structure of the land."

Summary: Seven homes have been evacuated after a large sinkhole opened up behind a row of houses in North Yorkshire.


Time Warner, which owns HBO and CNN, will also advertise on the service. The deal comes as television companies look to capture growing digital audiences and rival tech platforms, such as Facebook, add video content. It boosted shares of both companies, sending Snapchat's stock up almost 2%. Snapchat started in 2011 as a picture-messaging app and now has more than 150 million daily users. It became a publicly traded company earlier this year. The firm has worked with companies, including the BBC, as it broadens the content available. Its shows typically last for three to five minutes. Currently one show airs on Snapchat each day. That number is expected to increase to three by the end of the year, according to the company. Time Warner's contributions will include comedy and scripted drama. The firm has produced many hit films and TV shows including Wonder Woman and Game of Thrones. The two-year partnership is valued at about $100m, according to Reuters.

Summary: Media giant Time Warner will produce shows for audiences on the social media platform Snapchat as part of a new partnership that the two companies announced on Monday.


Data collected over three years has been used to measure the wellbeing of more than 300,000 people across the UK. On average, people rated their happiness between seven and eight out of 10. But the largest percentage of people rating themselves at nine or 10 was in Mid Sussex (39.3%). That compares with 21.8% in Wolverhampton. Sara Erriadi, 27, from Bilston said: "I don't have any family here at all so for me personally to be surrounded by people I love would make me happier. "But for everyone else - if we had a bit more sunshine or more things to do - like a fair - that might make people happier." Joyce and Val from Tipton had travelled to Wolverhampton on the tram for a shopping trip. Val said: "A place is what you make it. If you're a happy person you'll be in a happy place." Joyce said: "I always find the people really friendly in Wolverhampton. "There's happy people and there's miserable people wherever you go." Councillor Garry Wall, leader of Mid Sussex District Council, said: "Being happy isn't just about where you are; it's also about who you are with and how you live your life. We live in an area surrounded by beautiful countryside, areas of outstanding natural beauty and enjoy a growing local economy but crucially we have strong local communities." The ONS found ratings of life satisfaction and happiness were at their lowest, on average, for those aged 45 to 59. Across the UK as a whole people in the Scottish Highlands came out happiest, with 43% saying they were a nine or a 10 on the day they were asked. In Bolsover in Derbyshire, 17.2% rated their happiness between zero and four out of 10. However, it still had far more people at the happiest end of the scale as well, with 37% giving themselves nine or 10 out of 10. Liverpool and Wolverhampton were the only places where average happiness was below seven out of 10, at 6.96 and 6.99 respectively. Despite its low happiness rating, however, Wolverhampton has also emerged as the place where people feel the least anxious, with 58.5% rating themselves at zero or one out of 10 for anxiety. Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Ian Brookfield, said: "On the one hand they suggest that people in Wolverhampton are less happy, yet by the same measure, there are fewer unhappy people here than in many other areas. Research shows the better you fit into the personality of your area, the happier you are. Take the test to find the best place in Britain for you Read more on happiness from BBC News: Can we make ourselves happier? Why it's hard to measure happiness "At the same time, the report also shows that people in Wolverhampton have the lowest levels of anxiety anywhere in the UK, which appears to contradict the other findings. And of course, we need to remember this is a fairly small sample size of 1,690 residents over a three-year period. "Wolverhampton and Black Country folk are, by nature,

Summary: The largest proportion of happy people in England are living in Mid Sussex, the smallest in Wolverhampton, according to official statistics.


The duration of Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton's absence was a theme for coach Joe Schmidt, while England counterpart Eddie Jones' - sporting a shiner of his own - updated the media on his host of walking wounded. Scotland's Vern Cotter rued the absence of props WP Nel and Alasdair Dickinson, while Wales' Rob Howley is without first-choice forwards Luke Charteris and Taulupe Faletau. Media playback is not supported on this device v Scotland, Edinburgh, Sat, 14:25 GMT, BBC One Henderson & O'Brien in Ireland team Sexton will miss Saturday's meeting with Scotland with a tight calf, but Schmidt raised the prospect that the 63-cap Leinster fly-half could also miss Ireland's second match against Italy on 11 February. "Realistically, Johnny is an outside chance for Italy. He's probably played about 82 minutes in the last eight test matches," said Schmidt. "In the three Six Nations I have been involved in, Johnny has dominated the number 10 position so we're still hopeful that he can come back in and do that for us." Paddy Jackson, who deputised for Sexton in Ireland's autumn Test win over Australia, has been given another chance to stake his claim, while flanker Sean O'Brien is fit again at openside. v France, Twickenham, Sat, 16:50 GMT Daly starts on wing ahead of Nowell Before taking on the England role, Jones had suggested that flanker Chris Robshaw was short of international class. But, with Robshaw out for the tournament with a shoulder injury, Jones admits Maro Itoje, who has been switched to six from the second row, has a tough task to match up to the Harlequin in the opening match against France. "Itoje has got big shoes to fill," said Jones. "Chris Robshaw has been one of our integral players with his work-rate but Maro has trained well in that position and we believe he can make a really good fist of it. Prop Joe Marler, meanwhile, has claimed that drinking two pints of milk a day is behind his rapid recovery from a leg fracture that was expected to rule him out of the team's first two fixtures. "Your mum always says milk is really good for you and you don't really believe it until you need it because you've got a broken leg, so I just drank loads of it," he said. "I drank two pints a day and it's something I'll keep doing because it's really tasty." Media playback is not supported on this device v Ireland, Edinburgh, Sat, 14:25 GMT, BBC One Strauss in Scotland team to play Ireland Cotter is keen to keep his Scotland players' feet on the ground after winning four out of five of their matches since last year's Six Nations and coming within a point of Australia in their solitary defeat. "Can we win the whole thing? I think the trap is every year that Scotland get talked up," said the New Zealander. "We are realistic. We know which teams are ranked ahead of us, we know what the rugby hierarchy is at the moment. It's up to us to change

Summary: As the start of the Six Nations nears, the respective coaches spent as much time talking about who wouldn't feature in the opening weekend as would.


Benedetto Vassallo, 68, from Folkestone in Kent, arrived in the UK with his parents as a young child in 1952. The home secretary attempted to have Vassallo - who retained his Italian citizenship - deported. However, the Court of Appeal ruled he was of "low risk" of reoffending and called him a "home-grown criminal". Vassallo was convicted of 68 offences, mainly burglary, while living in the UK. During this time he married a British woman and had two children who were also British citizens. In May 2012 he was sentenced to 29 months in prison for a burglary committed at the home of an elderly couple. After this the home secretary decided to make a deportation order against Vassallo on the grounds that it was necessary "in the interests of public policy or public security". An immigration tribunal ruled that deporting Vassallo was not justified under European immigration regulations. The Home Office appealed, however, three judges - Lord Justice Richards, Lady Justice Macur and Mr Justice Cranston - agreed he should not be deported.

Summary: An Italian-born burglar who has lived in the UK for 63 years cannot be deported despite his "reprehensible" record, a court has ruled.


According to court documents, Amjid Khan was working at a Morrisons petrol station in Birmingham in 2008 when he punched and kicked Ahmed Mohamud. Mr Mohamud died in 2014 of an illness not related to the incident, and his family continued his legal fight. Morrisons said Mr Khan had been sacked and that it had agreed to pay damages. The court ruled that Morrisons was "vicariously liable" for Mr Khan's actions. The attack happened in Small Heath, Birmingham, in March 2008, as Mr Mohamud was on his way to London for a demonstration against the war in Somalia. At the petrol station he asked staff to print some documents he had stored on a USB memory stick. Court documents say he asked this as a "favour", and Mr Khan responded by being abusive and using a racial slur. Mr Mohamud was not abusive in return, but the documents say Mr Khan followed him to his car, shouted more abuse, punched him twice in the head then leapt on him and subjected him to a "brutal attack involving punches and kicks while Mr Mohamud was curled up on the petrol station forecourt". By BBC legal correspondent Clive Coleman The Supreme Court has sent employers a wake-up call. It has broadened the law which holds employers vicariously liable for the acts of their employees who commit a crime whilst at work. Previously an employer could argue that an employee was acting for entirely personal reasons - lawyers call it being "on a frolic of their own" if they committed a crime. It was only in cases where the employment itself involved a risk that a crime could be committed that employers had been held liable - so for instance in cases involving nightclub bouncers or wardens at residential care homes. This ruling makes it easier for customers of a business who are assaulted by staff - or affected by staff who commit any unlawful act whilst on duty - to hold the employer business liable. It is also likely to affect cases involving assaults or harassment by co-workers while at work. In his case for compensation, Mr Mohamud claimed he suffered psychological injuries and a head injury which led to epilepsy. BBC legal correspondent Clive Coleman said the court had to consider two key points - the nature of the job entrusted to Mr Khan, and whether there was a sufficient connection between the role and his wrongful conduct to make it right for the employer to be held responsible. "The court found that the nature of the job was to be viewed broadly," our correspondent said. "In this case it was Mr Khan's job to attend to customers and respond to their inquiries. His response to Mr Mohamud's inquiry with abuse was inexcusable, but interacting with customers was within the scope of his job." In a statement, Morrisons said: "When this appalling incident happened we were horrified and dismissed Amjid Khan. "We then offered a settlement option to Mr Mohamud but he and his legal team wanted to progress a case which involved

Summary: Morrisons supermarket is liable for the actions of a staff member who physically attacked a customer, the Supreme Court has ruled.


The year, of course, was 1996. With England's European Championship campaign ending in penalty defeat, it was tournament debutants the Czech Republic who claimed a place in the hearts of a nation. From 66-1 outsiders at the start to almost upsetting Germany in the final, the Czechs had come so close to completing the perfect underdog story. And it all began at Bamber Bridge. "I was mowing the pitch when I was called in to take a call from a nearby hotel," remembers Russ Rigby, former groundsman, secretary and kitman at the non-league side, who are in FA Cup action this weekend against Kettering Town. "It was the hotel's manager and he just asked if we would be interested in playing the Czech Republic in a warm-up game for the European Championship." Rigby recalled he almost dropped the phone in surprise. After all, it is not every day that a team that has never played higher than the sixth tier of English football gets presented with the opportunity to play an international side. Needless to say the offer was quickly accepted, but why exactly did a team containing emerging talents like Pavel Nedved, Karel Poborsky and Patrik Berger sound out a non-league side from the north west of England for a friendly? "They were playing Germany in their opening game of Euro '96 at Old Trafford a few days later, so they were based close by," adds Rigby. "Preston North End had been approached initially but didn't want the game for some reason or another, so they passed on my number." Dusan Uhrin, the Czech Republic manager, travelled to the Lancashire village to check out the facilities and complete the formalities of arranging the friendly. "We'd had the pitch relaid. It wasn't perfect but it was all right," says Rigby. "The Czech manager didn't speak any English so we had to go through an interpreter, but he was happy with the surface. "He warned us, though, that he didn't want a physical game, otherwise he'd take his players off if it got out of hand." Back in the Czech Republic, there was plenty of interest in the game. The country's national team was playing in a major tournament for the first time since Czechoslovakia split in 1993 into two independent countries, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. As a result, television cameras descended on Bamber Bridge's modest 2,200 capacity ground - then called Irongate but renamed Sir Tom Finney Stadium in 2014. "The game was being broadcast live and all the newspapers were in touch," continues Rigby. "The Czech Republic team was sponsored by one of their local breweries too. One of the stands wasn't really a stand, just a shed really, and this brewery got in touch to say they would bring a bar over. "So a temporary stand was built which included a bar that served their beers. I still have some of the fancy glasses they brought over." The game itself was sold out. Bunting lined the streets while a brass band played as Bamber Bridge's opponents arrived. For a

Summary: Britpop was big, Spice Mania ruled Britannia and football came home.


Media playback is not supported on this device Only 12.2 overs were possible in two spells, during which Sri Lanka progressed from 32-0 to 78-1 in pursuit of a notional 362 to win. Kaushal Silva was the sole wicket to fall, lbw to James Anderson, before play was called off at 17:10 BST. A five-match one-day series starts on 21 June, followed by a Twenty20. Dimuth Karunaratne finished unbeaten on 37, while Kusal Mendis made 17 not out, hitting Joe Root for six off the final ball of the match. With both sides taking two points from the draw - Sri Lanka's first in 17 Tests - England lead 10-2 in the inaugural 'Super Series'. There are 12 points available in the limited-overs series. Media playback is not supported on this device For all England's frustration at the weather on Monday, they can take credit for the efficient manner in which they completed a 2-0 series win over an inexperienced Sri Lanka side exposed by early summer conditions. Jonny Bairstow's return of 387 runs was 95 more than the next best batsman and cemented his place in the middle order, while Alex Hales took a sizeable step towards securing the opener's berth by averaging 58. But England's success was founded on the potency of their attack, led brilliantly by James Anderson with 21 wickets at less than 11 apiece. Stuart Broad's haul of 12 wickets was bettered only by Anderson, Chris Woakes produced his Test best with bat and ball after replacing the injured Ben Stokes, and Steven Finn hinted at a welcome return to form at Lord's. England may hold all but one of the nine trophies on offer against countries in bilateral series, but there remain grounds for concern for coach Trevor Bayliss. Their top-order collapses are still to be eradicated - they have lost their first four wickets before reaching 100 five times in the past seven innings. The search for a reliable number three goes on after Nick Compton managed only 51 runs in five innings, and it remains to be seen whether James Vince, who scored only 54 runs at 13.5, will be retained at number five for the Pakistan series later this summer. Despite taking 19 catches - a record for an England wicketkeeper in a three-Test series - Bairstow's glovework has been heavily criticised thanks to three drops and a missed stumping. England captain Alastair Cook: "It would have been a really good day's cricket. It would have been good to see our guys under some pressure." Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews: "It would have been an interesting chase but the weather interrupted. We wanted to go for it." Man of the match and man of the series Jonny Bairstow: "I felt like I had a few people to prove wrong. This series and in South Africa I think I've done that." Former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott and Test Match Special: "Number three, Compton, and Finn's bowling is up for debate. "If Stokes isn't fit, Finn will survive. If Stokes is fit, Woakes has out-bowled

Summary: England were denied the chance to press for a series whitewash over Sri Lanka as rain ruined the final day of the third Test at Lord's.


Theresa Villiers made the comments in a speech about legacy issues at Ulster University on Thursday. She defended the government's approach to dealing with the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. She said that it was a 'distortion' to suggest that misconduct by security force members in the past was endemic. Families of people killed by state forces fear the government will use the issue of national security to block the release of information on the killings. When Northern Ireland's latest political agreement, known as the Fresh Start document, was agreed in November one key element remained unresolved - how to deal with the legacy of the Troubles. The secretary of state suggested that, when it comes to the legacy of the troubles, some people are pursuing "a pernicious counter narrative of the past". She added: "It is a version of the Troubles that seeks to displace responsibility from the people who perpetrated acts of terrorism and place the state at the heart of nearly every atrocity and murder that took place." Paying tribute to the work of police officers and soldiers, she said: "I am convinced that in the vast, vast majority of cases they carried out their duties with exemplary professionalism." However, she nonetheless admitted that some "fell below the high standards required of them". "Sadly we know that there are some truly shocking instances where they fell drastically short of those standards," she said. "And like the Prime Minister, I will never seek to defend the security forces by defending the indefensible. "Where there is evidence of wrongdoing it will be pursued. Everyone is subject to the rule of law. "Yet we need to be mindful of the context in which the security forces were operating. Ms Villiers said that everything will be disclosed to the planned new Historical Investigations Unit. However, she said the government has legitimate concerns about what that unit might then make public - either because it could put lives at risk or compromise the security services' capabilities. "There are techniques and capabilities available to our security services that, if known, would be of value to terrorists. "That's not just violent dissidents in Northern Ireland, but also Islamist terrorists who want to attack our whole way of life. "No responsible government could allow this to happen and we must retain the power to prevent it." Last month a senior judge criticised the government's attitude to Troubles inquests, saying they were very low on the Ministry of Defence's list of priorities. But in her address, Ms Villiers denied there was a lack of commitment by the government or the police, insisting that the current system was never designed to cope with such a large number of complex sensitive cases. She said she remained hopeful that a political agreement over legacy issues could be reached but said it was important that the past was seen in context.

Summary: Northern Ireland's secretary of state has warned that dissident republicans and Islamist militants should not be shown how UK security services work.


The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has proposed a price cap for all households using pre-payment meters. It has also proposed that the regulator, Ofgem, keeps a database of customers that have been on a standard rate for three years. This database will then be opened up so these customers can be targeted directly by other suppliers. The proposals are designed to reform the energy market and increase competition to help consumers save money. The CMA also proposed: They follow an 18-month investigation into the energy market by the CMA which found that, in total, customers may have been paying about £1.7bn a year more than they would in a competitive market. The CMA believes that those households using pre-payment meters, currently numbering four million, need protecting until smart meters are rolled out in 2020. Those using pre-payment meters tend to be the poorer and more vulnerable customers who have difficulty setting up accounts with suppliers. Roger Witcomb, chairman of the CMA's investigation, told the BBC that the price controls would lower bills by £300m in total, the equivalent of about £90 per household. Analysis: Simon Jack, BBC business editor The customer discontent over energy bills has rumbled on for years. After countless Ofgem probes, the issue of stubbornly high prices was referred to a body with real teeth, the Competition and Markets Authority and this morning, after two years of inquiry, they bared them. The question is, how sharp are they? Inertia costs customers well over £1bn a year - 70% of all customers are on their supplier's standard tariff. If they were to move, the CMA estimates they could save £300-£400 a year. Some people find it much harder to switch - those on pre-payment meters or those in debt to their existing suppliers. Here we will see price controls: namely, a transitional price cap for four million customers until 2020. The existence of price controls in a market that was deregulated 20 years ago will be seen by some as evidence of failure of that market. More from Simon: Inertia the big enemy Energy report: A spammers' charter? Should energy prices be regulated? Energy Secretary Amber Rudd said: "This is a wake-up call to the big six [energy providers]. "Energy customers should get a fair deal from a market that works for them. That's why we called for the biggest ever investigation into the energy market and won't hesitate to take forward its recommendations." Her Labour counterpart Lisa Nandy countered: "While a safeguard tariff for customers stuck on expensive pre-pay meters is welcome and will protect some households, we will need to go much further to make sure bills are fair and transparent for everybody else too." "We have found that the six largest suppliers have learned to take many of their existing domestic customers - some 70% of whom are on default standard variable tariffs - for granted, not just over prices, but with their service and quality," said Mr Witcomb. He said that, if implemented, these proposals would "shake up the industry". He added: "Given the scale

Summary: Millions of low-income households could see power bills cut after a watchdog's report into the UK's energy sector.


Hollywood star Jackie Chan's son Jaycee and Taiwanese actor Kai Ko were detained on Thursday for suspected drug use. This comes after Gao Hu, a 40-year old mainland actor, became the ninth Chinese celebrity to be arrested for drug-related offences this year. Amid the crackdown, some netizens have suggested the use of marijuana should be legalised because "it is not the most dangerous substance". China has kept a tight control on drugs with President Xi Jinping calling for "forceful measures" to tackle illegal drug use in June. Dismissing netizens' suggestions, state-run People's Daily gathers experts' opinion and concludes that it will be "disastrous" if the substance is legalised. "In a big country like China, if we legalise marijuana, it will be disastrous for the whole society," says a drug rehabilitation worker. Li Wenjun, a drug expert at the People's Public Security University of China, adds that marijuana causes addiction even though it is known as a "soft drug". "Do not simply believe the lie that one will not get addicted by just a simple smoke. Banning drugs is the responsibility of the society and everyone has to fight the war on drugs," he tells the paper. A commentary on the daily's website says those who are calling for legalising marijuana are "ignorant". "It is not an issue of freedom of speech or rights. It is about whether society allows anyone to get confused between truth and falsehoods. We should never be reduced to the Sick Man of East Asia again," says the commentator, referring to a humiliating description of the Chinese society in the late 19th century following the Opium Wars. Some media outlets note that a few countries have made the use of marijuana legal, but warn against taking similar steps in China. "Some countries have legalised marijuana, but this should not be the reason for us to blindly follow what they have done," says an article in the Beijing Times. Elsewhere, media defend the passengers who abandoned a Shanghai Metro train coach when a Caucasian-looking man passed out. According to the footage from the surveillance camera, panicky passengers rushed to the exit within seconds after the man fainted. The incident happened on 9 August but the video started circulating on social websites in the last two days. Some Chinese papers have noted a Wall Street Journal blog post that says one cannot "expect to get any help from good Samaritans" when travelling in China's subway. Defending the passengers, several papers, including the state-run People's Daily, have "given the other side of the story". "It is not true that nobody offered help to the man. According to the Shanghai Metro, some of these passengers reported the incident to the staff immediately," the report says, noting that a few helpful passengers offered sweets and even sent the man back to his hotel. Urging the Shanghai Metro to release the full footage, an article in the Beijing News says that it will help "dispel the misunderstanding" that "nobody offered assistance" to the man. The Global Times' Chinese edition also disagrees that the incident

Summary: Media and experts dismiss calls to legalise marijuana in China in the wake of the arrest of several celebrities on drugs-related charges.


Australia's anti-terror minister Michael Keenan launched the Radicalisation Awareness Kit on Monday, urging it be shared in schools. But the use of a case study of a girl called Karen - who gets into music and student politics before getting involved in criminal protests - has sparked both concern and humour. The #freeKaren hashtag started trending on Friday, and inspired offshoots #IamKaren and #JeSuisKaren. The publication, Preventing Violent Extremism and Radicalisation, says young people can become violent because of ideologies such as "environment or economic concerns, or ethnic or separatist causes". The case study says Karen grew up "in a loving family" but when she went to university "Karen became involved in the alternative music scene, student politics and left-wing activism. In hindsight she thinks this was just 'typical teenage rebellion' that went further than most". "One afternoon Karen attended an environmental protest with some of her friends. It was exhilarating, fun and she felt like she was doing the 'right thing' for society." It goes on to describe Karen's involvement in violent environmental protests, and how she felt like "a soldier for the environment", before describing how she eventually became disillusioned and cut ties with the group. She struggled to "recover" from radical activism, but reconnected with family, found a job "broadly in the environmental field" and developed a "more moderate eco-philosophy". Environmentalists, teachers and social media users were outraged that the publication lumped together environmental protest and violent extremism. The International Association for the Study of Popular Music said it "strongly objects to the linking of participation in the alternative music scene to radicalisation of any kind". "There is no reputable evidence to suggest that listening to certain types of music leads to particular political outcomes for the audience," it said in a statement. "The idea that young people who like certain types of music are problems waiting to happen needs to be challenged, as it has consequences for them." The Green Party called on its supporters to tell Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull "that everyday Australians who care about our incredible natural environment should be congratulated, not demonised". Minister Michael Keenan said in a statement the first step to preventing young people being radicalised was helping schools to recognise what radicalisation is. "The potential radicalisation of young Australians to violent extremism, including those in our schools, is something all Australian governments are deeply concerned about," Minister Keenan said earlier in the week. "It is important that anyone who is in danger of becoming radicalised is put on a different path as early as possible before they harm themselves or others." The booklet comes amid concerns that Australia is facing an increasing domestic terror threat from people linked to or influenced by militant groups overseas. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Australia's new defence minister said the threat from groups like the so-called Islamic State (IS) was "very serious". "There is absolutely no doubt that there are individuals, leaders in that organisation, who are intent upon disrupting Western democracies," Marise Payne said. "I don't think that the magnitude of the threat

Summary: A government booklet linking environmental activism and alternative music to violent extremism has been widely ridiculed by Australians.


Dan Lawrence (75) and Adam Wheater's (64) 127-run partnership helped Essex create a platform before they were all out for 295, having resumed on 120-4. Middlesex, also aided by Toby Roland-Jones' 3-81, chose to not enforce the follow on, despite being 212 ahead. Sam Robson hit 77 and Nick Gubbins 64 as the hosts declared on 239-3, and Essex ended 19-0 chasing 452 to win. Given the forecast for rain on the final day, the decision not to put Essex back in to bat again was surprising. However, Robson and Gubbins built on their first-innings centuries to ensure the best chance for victory possible if the weather holds out. After dismissing former England captain Alastair Cook cheaply on day two, Roland-Jones took his third wicket of the match with the 14th ball of the third morning, as Ravi Bopara was caught at third slip, continuing his poor batting form this season. That brought Wheater to the crease, and alongside Lawrence the pair dragged Essex away from a disastrous reply to Middlesex's 507-7 declared, but Wheater was eventually out to a brilliant one-handed tumbling catch by Stevie Eskinazi at square leg to reduce the visitors to 253-6. Ryan ten Doeschate (20) was then trapped plumb lbw by Tim Murtagh, Simon Harmer hit a wide ball to Eskinazi's hands, and Lawrence and Neil Wagner were dismissed by Finn (4-51) as the final four wickets tumbled in nine overs. At a pace of more than six runs an over, Middlesex thundered to a lead of 451, thanks to Robson, Gubbins and fellow first-innings centurion Eskinazi, who hit 62 in 34 balls, going to his fifty with three successive sixes into the Grand Stand off Jamie Porter. Essex faced six overs late in the day and opener Nick Browne survived a scare when Ollie Rayner dropped him at second slip off Roland-Jones when he was on eight. Middlesex head coach Richard Scott told BBC Radio London: "We decided not to enforce the follow-on because our bowlers had sent down almost 100 overs in their first innings. "We wanted to give them a session's rest so they could come back again strong and also have the chance of bowling fresh in the morning. "Our batsmen actually did brilliantly to accelerate the scoring rate and get us a lead of 450 in time for us to have six overs at them before stumps." Essex wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Wheater told BBC Radio Essex: "We tried to slow the scoring rate in their second innings but their top three all played really well. "With the small boundary on one side it is hard to defend it. "We just have to bat well on the last day and you never know what can happen."

Summary: Steven Finn took four wickets as Middlesex continued to dominate against Essex on day three at Lord's.


Media playback is not supported on this device It is the sixth time Englishman Adams, the number two seed, has lost in round one in 23 visits to Frimley Green. Smith will next face 15th seed Brian Dawson, who came from 2-0 down to beat 2001 Lakeside champion and fellow Yorkshireman John Walton 3-2. Dutch fifth seed Wesley Harms scraped past Japan's Seigo Asada 3-2. Belgian eighth seed Geert de Vos, Latvia's Madars Razma and England's Mark McGeeney - who will play defending champion Scott Mitchell in round two - were the other male players to progress. English duo Deta Hedman and Zoe Jones, seeded three and seven respectively, booked quarter-final spots in the women's draw. The scoreline in the Canadian's favour ended up being a convincing one, but the final result could have been much different had 59-year-old Adams not wasted several chances at doubles to seize the early initiative. In truth, Adams did not play too badly. His scoring was excellent for the most part and he threw a 10-dart leg at the start of the second set. But 40-year-old Smith reeled off five successive legs to clinch victory, the last of them typifying the composure that has become his trademark since his Lakeside debut a year ago, when he reached the semi-finals. Adams needed to break the throw to keep the match alive and left himself on double top after 12 darts. Up stepped Smith to land a nerveless 120 checkout and secure his place in the second round. On this evidence, he will take some stopping. Media playback is not supported on this device Gary Robson is a Lakeside veteran, with 15 World Championship appearances to his name, but this year's 13th seed proved he is a bit of a novice when it comes to using a hoverboard. The 48-year-old from Northumberland crashed into a door while trying out the gadget at his hotel a couple of days before his first-round meeting with Razma. Robson was back to his feet again by Tuesday, but he exited the tournament with a 3-1 defeat by the unseeded Latvian. Martin Adams: "Jeff could go on and win it. If he carries on playing like that, he's going to be in the mix at the end. From what I've seen, he's played the best darts on that stage so far." Jeff Smith: "If I'm hitting doubles, I can compete with any player in the world and I know that. Martin's a dangerous player. If you give him an inch, he'll take a mile, so you have to finish him off." BBC pundit Bobby George on Smith's victory: "Jeff didn't miss a shot, and he never let Martin in. He can finish, and in this game you can score all you want, but if you don't hit the double you don't win." The second round of the men's draw gets under way on Wednesday, with world number one Glen Durrant facing Larry Butler of the USA in the day's early session (13:00 GMT, live on BBC Two). Smith plays Dawson in the late

Summary: Three-time champion Martin Adams was whitewashed 3-0 by Canada's Jeff Smith in the first round of the BDO World Championships at Lakeside.


A total of 1,454 Carlisle fans travelled the 68 miles to Morecambe, making up 47% of the attendance. "They were sucking the ball into the net - you could feel it," Curle told BBC Cumbria. "It's phenomenal - the noise you can hear from behind the goal. You can tell there's a unity growing." Carlisle came from behind and sealed victory with two goals in two minutes - a 83rd-minute Charlie Wyke penalty followed by a close-range finish from substitute Derek Asamoah. "The pleasing thing is that at 1-0 down coming off the pitch at half-time, the supporters were with us," Curle, 52, continued. "The supporters stayed with us because they knew there is a level of commitment within the players and within the staff that we want to do well for them and I think that shone through." Carlisle sit 11th in League Two, three points below the play-off places, but with games in hand on many of the teams above them. "I'm very proud to be manager of Carlisle United. I know there's a journey for this club to go on and I'm desperate to be a massive part of it," former Manchester City defender Curle added. "I've said to the players - if we make the play-offs, we go up."

Summary: Carlisle United manager Keith Curle has credited his club's "phenomenal" away support for their 2-1 win against Morecambe on Saturday.


30 December 2015 Last updated at 13:37 GMT The storm has also brought heavy rain and gales to Northern Ireland and Scotland, with flood warnings in place across the UK. Hundreds of homes have been evacuated and thousands left without power with many areas fearing the storm will bring more flooding.

Summary: A large batch of sea foam has washed up on the coastal town of Tramore as Storm Frank moved across the Republic of Ireland.


In a festive season where most of our big retailers did better than expected, M&S stood out, finally shrugging off its clothing sales hoodoo. Clothing sales have been in decline - and often sharp decline - for the past five years, with the exception of one positive quarter two years ago. Over Christmas, however, like-for-like sales were up 2.3%, although the company was quick to point out that 1.5% of that was down to how Christmas fell, which meant there were five extra trading days compared to the relevant period a year earlier. Even so, a 0.8% increase is not to be sneezed at, and is evidence perhaps that the back-to-basics reforms of chief executive Steve Rowe, which include hundreds of job losses at head office and the closure of most of the international stores, is having some effect. M&S beats Christmas sales forecast Tesco hails 'strong progress' One good quarter doesn't make a revival, but a halt to the seemingly inexorable decline will give shareholders encouragement. Retail analysts say Mr Rowe's formula - a concentration on the basics - is a welcome contrast to the recent past, where management introduced eye-catching fashion and made mis-steps online. The real test will be at the next quarterly update, where the calendar is against Mr Rowe - just as he benefited at Christmas, he misses out next time. If he can turn in another positive number on clothing, there will be substance to the M&S revival. Elsewhere, there was good news tempered with caution about the coming year. This was best expressed at the John Lewis Partnership, which reported like for like sales growth of just under 3% at both the department store chain and the grocery business, Waitrose. Profits for the full year are likely to be up, but Sir Charlie Mayfield, the partnership's chairman, took the unusual step of warning staff their bonuses would be smaller than last year. The culprits? The pressure caused by a weaker pound and the need to invest heavily in new products.

Summary: Marks and Spencer has turned out to be this year's surprise Christmas package.


On-loan Sam Gallagher looked to have won it on his first start for Rovers, heading in Craig Conway's corner. But Naylor met Matty Palmer's left-wing corner to seal a dramatic point. Conway had put Rovers ahead in the first half with a 25-yard drive that flew in off the bar, but Burton levelled with Jackson Irvine's header. A first-ever meeting between the two sides saw Rovers teenage academy product Scott Wharton handed a debut and he made an important early intervention to deflect John Mousinho's header wide. But after Conway took a Danny Graham pass to rifle in the 12th goal of his Rovers career, Burton, who did not include new loan signing John Brayford in their squad, were level just before the break as Mousinho's right-wing cross was met by an unmarked Irvine. Rovers started the second half brightly, only for Hope Akpan to head over a Conway free-kick, before Albion were unlucky when Naylor's long range drive crashed against the crossbar. Gallagher, on loan from Southampton, nodded in at the near post to put Rovers back in front, but Naylor was not to be denied to heap more pressure on Coyle, whose side are bottom of the Championship and the only club in the division still without a league win. Blackburn manager Owen Coyle: "Having got ourselves ahead twice in the game, we could have seen it out and got the three points we were worthy of. "We all know it can be a cruel game but, having said that, there were a lot of positives we can take from the game - not least the performance of young Scott Wharton at the back on his debut." Rovers striker Sam Gallagher: "I was on the highest high from scoring my goal and then gutted when they got the equaliser. "I felt we deserved more, but at least we showed more character than in our other three games and we are off the mark." Burton manager Nigel Clough: "As pleasing as it is to get an 88th-minute equaliser, we are disappointed not to have won the game. "We looked a real threat from set-plays and we deserved at least a point." Match ends, Blackburn Rovers 2, Burton Albion 2. Second Half ends, Blackburn Rovers 2, Burton Albion 2. Foul by Callum Butcher (Burton Albion). Stephen Hendrie (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt blocked. Matthew Palmer (Burton Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Lucas Akins. Foul by Lloyd Dyer (Burton Albion). Craig Conway (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing. Hamza Choudhury (Burton Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Darragh Lenihan (Blackburn Rovers). Lee Williamson (Burton Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Liam Feeney (Blackburn Rovers). Goal! Blackburn Rovers 2, Burton Albion 2. Tom Naylor (Burton Albion) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Matthew Palmer with a cross following a corner. Corner, Burton Albion. Conceded by Sam Gallagher. Matthew

Summary: Tom Naylor's late header secured Burton a first away point in the Championship to leave Owen Coyle still searching for a first league win as Blackburn boss.


Turkey accuses the cleric, Fethullah Gulen, of orchestrating last July's failed coup. In a video interview, Mr Woolsey told the Wall Street Journal he was present at a discussion about removal methods beyond the legal extradition process. Mr Flynn disputes Mr Woolsey's account. The meeting took place last September at a New York Hotel. Those present included Mr Flynn, then an adviser on national security to the Trump election campaign, the son-in-law of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, according to the WSJ (paywall). Mr Woolsey, then also advising the Trump campaign, admitted he might not have heard "some kind of caveat" because he arrived late for the meeting. But he told the WSJ: "There was serious discussion of finding some way to move Mr Gulen out of the US to Turkey. "You might call it brainstorming. But it was brainstorming about a very serious matter that would pretty clearly be a violation of law." He went on: "It was a serious and troubling discussion but it did not, repeat not, in my portion of being in the room, rise to a level of being a specific plan to undertake a felonious act." In a later interview with CNN, Mr Woolsey called the meeting "suspicious" and "concerning", saying: "I felt I needed to say something to somebody, but was it a clear plot that they were going to seize him? No." A spokesman for Mr Flynn, whose consulting company Flynn Intel Group carried out work for the Turkish government, disputed Mr Woolsey's version of events. "At no time did Gen Flynn discuss any illegal actions, non-judicial physical removal or any other such activities," he said. The presence of Mr Gulen in the US has become a major irritant in relations between Washington and Ankara. Turkey has repeatedly called for him to be handed over. Mr Gulen, who has lived in Pennsylvania since 1999, denies involvement in the failed coup. Fethullah Gulen: Powerful but reclusive Turkish cleric Michael Flynn: Former US national security adviser Mr Flynn was forced to step down as national security adviser in mid-February after just a few weeks in post over allegations he discussed sanctions with Russia before Mr Trump took office. Private US citizens are barred from conducting diplomacy. Mr Flynn admitted providing the vice-president with an incomplete account of his conversation with the Russian ambassador.

Summary: President Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, discussed removing from the US a Muslim cleric wanted by Turkey, according to ex-CIA director James Woolsey.


Ex-PC Colin Hart, 61, from Nelson, Caerphilly county, has been charged with seven counts of indecent assault and one of raping a girl under 16. He has denied the offences, alleged to have happened between 1988 and 1990. Cardiff Crown Court heard he allegedly started assaulting the girl from the age of 12. But Mr Hart claimed she was "at least 17" when a sexual relationship began in 1992.

Summary: The jury in the trial of an ex-police officer accused of raping a schoolgirl has retired to consider its verdict.


The latest has seen the Bolton footballer labelled the "miracle man". The 23-year-old collapsed on the pitch during the FA Cup tie against Tottenham at 18:13 GMT on Saturday, but it was not until 19:31 that his heart started working again. He was - according to Bolton's club doctor - "in effect dead" during that 78 minutes. But how is this possible? The full details of what happened to him have yet to emerge. But the most likely explanation - and one suggested by those involved in his care - is that while his heart stopped working, it retained some form of life. The cardiac arrest he suffered meant his heart was not contracting and therefore pumping blood around his body. However, even when this happens, some electrical activity can still be taking place within the heart. If this was the case, one of several things could have been happening. The heart could have developed a severely abnormal rhythm, known as either ventricular fibrillation - where it shakes like a jelly - or ventricular tachycardia - where it is out of control. The third explanation is that it has developed pulse-less electrical activity whereby there is an organised rhythm but no heart contractions. In some cases, the state of the activity can interchange between the three. The important thing in such cases is to start CPR quickly. This artificially pumps the blood round the body, buying medics time to work out how to get the heart working properly. Fabrice Muamba may still be in intensive care, but nonetheless not everyone is as lucky as him. About 100,000 people a year in the UK die after having a sudden cardiac arrest. Many of those will have collapsed in places where help is not to hand. It is why in recent years a campaign has been under way to place more defibrillators in community settings. Hundreds have already been placed in train stations, shopping malls and, of course, football grounds. But there are still not enough, according to the Arrhythmia Alliance. Truddie Lobban, the charity's founder, says: "The problem is that it is still very patchy. There are more than there used to be, but I would like to see them as common as fire extinguishers. "We need them in schools, outside churches and on every high street. "You don't have to be an expert to use them. They are automated and explain to the user how they work. "They can make the difference between life and death." Every minute delay in starting CPR reduces the chances of survival by 10%. In this respect, the 23-year-old was lucky. Pitch-side at White Hart Lane were a team of fully-trained and equipped medics. What is more, a cardiologist was in the crowd and was soon by Muamba's side lending help. It meant he received almost immediate attention. But CPR alone is not enough. That only gives someone suffering a cardiac arrest a 5% chance of survival. While he lay stricken on the pitch, the footballer was given oxygen and three shocks using a defibrillator. The aim

Summary: The more details that emerge about Fabrice Muamba, the more amazing his story becomes.


With most of the 16 nations' squads confirmed, we take a look at who is on their way to the tournament in Gabon, which takes place between 14 January and 5 February. Players whose teams reach the latter stages are certain to miss at least four Premier League matches. Burkina Faso Goalkeepers: Moussa Germain Sanou (Beauvais, France), Herve Koffi (ASEC Mimosas, Ivory Coast), Aboubacar Sawadogo (RC Kadiogo, Burkina Faso) Defenders: Patrick Malo (Smouha, Egypt), Issoufou Dayo (RC Berkane, Morocco), Bakary Kone (Malaga, Spain), Issouf Paro (Santos, South Africa), Steeve Yago (Toulouse, France), Souleymane Kouanda, (ASEC Mimosas, Ivory Coast), Yacouba Coulibaly (RC Bobo, Burkina Faso) Midfielders: Charles Kabore (Krasnodar, Russia), Prejuce Nacoulma (Kayserispor, Turkey), Alain Traore (Kayserispor, Turkey), Bertrand Traore (Ajax, Netherlands), Cyrille Bayala (Sheriff Tiraspol, Moldova), Bakary Sare (Moreirense, Portugal), Blati Toure (Omonia, Cyprus), Adama Guira (Lens, France), Abdoul Razack Traore (Karabuspor, Turkey), Jonathan Zongo (Almeria, Spain) Strikers: Jonathan Pitroipa (Al Nasr/UAE), Aristide Bance (ASEC Mimosas, Ivory Coast), Banou Diawara (Smouha, Egypt) Cameroon Goalkeepers: Fabrice Ondoa (Sevilla, Spain), Jules Goda (AC Ajaccio, France), Georges Mbokwe (Coton Sport de Garoua, Cameroon). Defenders: Ernest Mabouka (MSK Zilina, Slovakia), Nicolas Nkoulou (Lyon, France), Ambroise Oyongo (Montreal Impact, Canada), Mohamed Djeitei (Nastic Tarragone, Spain), Fai Collins (Standard Liege, Belgium), Michael Ngadeu Ngadjui (Slavia Prague, Czech Rep), Adolphe Teikeu (Sochaux, France), Jonathan Ngwem (FC Progresso, Angola). Midfield: Sebastien Siani (Ostende, Belgium), Georges Mandjeck (Metz, France), Arnaud Djoum (Hearts), Franck Boya (Apejes, Cameroon). Forwards: Vincent Aboubakar (Besiktas, Turkey), Benjamin Moukandjo (Lorient, France), Jacques Zoua (Kaiserslautern, Germany), Edgar Salli (Saint-Gall, Switzerland), Karl Toko-Ekambi (Angers, France), Clinton Njie (Marseille, France), Robert Ndip Tambe (Spartak Trnava, Slovakia), Christian Bassogog (Aalborg). Gabon Goalkeepers: Didier Ovono (KV Ostende, Belgium), Yves Stephane Bitseki Moto (CF Mounana, Gabon), Anthony Mfa Mezui (unattached). Defenders: Lloyd Palun (Red Star, France), Andre Biyogho Poko (Kardemir Karabukspor, Turkey), Aaron Appindangoye (Stade Lavallois, France), Franck Perrin Obambou (Stade Mandji, Gabon), Bruno Ecuele Manga (Cardiff City), Yoann Wachter (CS Sedan Ardennes, France), Johann Serge Obiang (ESTAC Troyes, France), Benjamin Ze Ondo (Mosta FC, Malta). Midfielders: Junior Serge Martinsson Ngouali (IF Brommapojkarna, Sweden), Levy Clement Madinda (Nastic Tarragona, Spain), Guelor Kanga Kaku (Etoile Rouge de Belgrade, Serbia), Merlin Tandjigora (Meixian Hakka FC, China), Didier Ibrahim Ndong (Sunderland), Samson Mbingui (Raja Casablanca, Morocco), Mario Rene Junior Lemina (Juventus, Italy). Forwards: Pierre Emerick Aubameyang (Borussia Dortmund, Germany), Malick Evouna (Tianjin Teda FC, China), Denis Athanase Bouanga (Tours FC, France), Serge Kevyn Aboue Angoue (Uniao Leiria, Portugal), Cedric Ondo Biyoghe (CF Mounana, Gabon). Guinea-Bissau Goalkeepers: Jonas Mendes (Salgueiros, Portugal), Rui Dabo (Cova da Piedade, Portugal), Papa Massé Mbaye Fall (Aguadulce, Spain) Defenders: Emmanuel Mendy (Ceahlaul, Romania), Rudinilson Silva (Lechia Gdansk, Poland), Juary Soares (Mafra, Portugal), Agostinho Soares (Sporting Covilha, Portugal), Mamadu Candé (Tondela, Portugal), Eridson Mendes Umpeça (Freamunde, Portugal) Midfielders: Nani Soares (Felgueiras, Portugal), Jose Mendes Lopes Zezinho (Levadiakos, Greece), Bocoundji Ca (Reims, France), Tony Silva Brito (Levadiakos, Greece), Toni Silva (Levadiakos, Greece), Piqueti Djassi Brito (Braga), Idrissa Camara (Avellino, Italy), Jean Paul Mendy (US Quevilly-Rouen, France), Francisco Santos Junior (Stromsgodset, Norway), Lassana Camara Sana (Académico de Viseu, Portugal) Forwards: Joao Mario Fernandes (Chaves, Portugal),

Summary: Which Premier League teams will be most affected by their players heading to the Africa Cup of Nations?


Former finance minister Sammy Wilson had accused Mr Durkan of signalling that Northern Ireland "is not open for business". Mr Durkan said each application was judged on its own merits. He said there was a "lack of objective information about the cumulative environmental impact" of work at the site in County Fermanagh. Tamboran Resources wanted to drill a 750m deep hole at a quarry at Belcoo, using permitted development rights. Mr Durkan said drilling could have a significant impact on the environment. The company issued a statement saying it was "deeply concerned" by the minister's decision. Former environment and finance minister Sammy Wilson criticised Mr Durkan's decision. "In taking the stance that he has, he's going to deny Northern Ireland the potential to have hundreds of millions of pounds worth of investment in our own indigenous fuel," Mr Wilson said. "He is going to deny Northern Ireland the opportunity for hundreds, if not thousands, of jobs directly in the exploration of shale gas and thousands of jobs in the downstream industries that would result from that, like fertilisers, pharmaceuticals etc." He said Mr Durkan's decision was also inconsistent. By John CampbellBBC News NI Economics & Business Editor Tamboran had intended to drill using "permitted development rights", which meant the firm would not have needed to apply for planning permission. The minister could only veto this if he assessed that work was likely to have "a significant environmental impact". And that is exactly the position he has arrived at. Tamboran will now have to make a full planning application with an accompanying environmental statement, a process that will, conservatively, take months to complete. But it does not mean the borehole will not eventually be drilled. Alternatively, Tamboran may want to try to get a judicial review of the decision, arguing that the minister has not interpreted the planning regulations correctly. "A number of boreholes going down to 3,000 feet have already been allowed in Northern Ireland without this full planning permission being required," he said. "I think the firm would have a very good case for going for a judicial review." In response, Mr Durkan said: "In this particular instance, the site chosen by Tamboran for their proposed exploratory drilling is the site of a quarry where unauthorised work has been carried out in the past. "I'm adopting a precautionary approach and am taking into account the lack of objective information about the cumulative environmental impact of that work and work that might take place in the future. "If the company is as committed to here as Sammy is suggesting, then they'll be prepared to undertake the work required and to provide me with a full environmental statement." On Monday night, anti-fracking protesters held an ecumenical service at the gates of the quarry to celebrate the minister's decision. Donal O'Cofaigh from Belcoo Frack Free said the decision could delay the project considerably. "It's a great relief, the minister has made the right decision," he told the BBC. "This is the first time that we are going to have the opportunity to be consulted

Summary: Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has defended his decision to block an exploratory borehole for shale gas.


Shaheen Dhada was arrested for criticising the shutdown of Mumbai after the death on Saturday of controversial politician Bal Thackeray. Her friend, Renu Srinivasan, who had "liked" the comment was also arrested. The two were later freed on bail. Recently, police have arrested a number of people in cases which campaigners call a breach of freedom of speech. On Tuesday, Ms Dhada spoke to the BBC Hindi service by telephone from the town of Palghar, near Mumbai. "I'm not angry, I'm not sad, but I'm just shocked. It was just my point of view, I'm shocked that it was my post because of which all this happened," she said. Ms Dhada also apologised for the post because, she said, she did not want to "hurt anyone's sentiments". Her friend, Renu Srinivasan, apologised too. "We are apologising just to keep everything in place. We don't want any violence. We want ourselves and our families to be safe," she told the CNN-IBN television channel. The women were charged with "creating or promoting enmity, hatred or ill-will between classes". They were also charged under the Information Technology Act. After Ms Dhada's comment appeared on Facebook, a mob attacked and vandalised her uncle Abdul Dhada's clinic in Palghar on Sunday. Police said on Tuesday that they had arrested nine people in connection with the attack and were "looking for some more people". The death of Bal Thackeray, the Hindu nationalist politician who founded the Shiv Sena party, brought Mumbai to a halt for most of the weekend. In her Facebook comment on Sunday, 21-year-old Shaheen Dhada wrote: "People like Thackeray are born and die daily and one should not observe a 'bandh' [shutdown] for that." The arrests led to outrage in India, with many accusing the government of "abuse of authority". Press Council of India Chairman Markandey Katju has written a letter to the Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan criticising the arrests. "We are living in a democracy, not a fascist dictatorship. In fact, this arrest itself appears to be a criminal act, since... it is a crime to wrongfully arrest or wrongfully confine someone who has committed no crime," Mr Katju, a former Supreme Court judge, said. Telecommunications Minister Kapil Sibal said that he was "deeply saddened" by the arrests. In recent months, India has been criticised for being "over-sensitive" to comment on social media. In October, Ravi Srinivasan, a 46-year-old businessman in the southern Indian city of Pondicherry, was arrested for a tweet criticising Karti Chidambaram, son of Indian Finance Minister P Chidambaram. He was later released on bail. Other cases have also raised concern about freedom of expression. In September, there was outrage when a cartoonist was jailed in Mumbai on charges of sedition for his anti-corruption drawings. The charges were later dropped. In April, the West Bengal government arrested a teacher who had emailed to friends a cartoon that was critical of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. He too was later released on bail.

Summary: An Indian woman who was arrested on Monday over a comment on Facebook has said she was "shocked" by the incident.


The High Administrative Court rejected an appeal by the government against a lower court's decision to stop it handing over Tiran and Sanafir. Cheers erupted as the judge delivered the verdict, saying the government had failed to provide evidence that the islands were originally Saudi. The transfer deal, signed last April, sparked rare protests in Egypt. Tiran and Sanafir are located at the mouth of the Gulf of Aqaba. They are uninhabited apart from Egyptian troops and multi-national peacekeepers. President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi said the islands had always belonged to Saudi Arabia and that Riyadh had asked Egypt to station troops there in 1950 to protect them. But Mr Sisi was accused of violating the constitution and "selling" the islands in return for a multi-billion dollar aid package announced during a visit to Cairo by King Salman. Saudi Arabia has backed Mr Sisi financially since he led the military's overthrow of his Islamist predecessor, Mohammed Morsi, in 2013. Uproar at the maritime border demarcation accord prompted protests across Egypt at which hundreds people were detained, according to human rights activists. A group of lawyers, including former presidential candidate Khaled Ali, also challenged the agreement at an administrative court. Mr Ali argued that a 1906 maritime treaty between Egypt and the Ottoman Empire stated that the islands were Egyptian. The kingdom of Saudi Arabia was not established until 1932. In June, the court nullified the border accord, ruling that Egyptian sovereignty over the islands held and could not be amended in favour of another state. The government subsequently lodged an appeal with the High Administrative Court. It is part of the State Council, a judicial body that gives legal advice to the government, drafts legislation, and exercises jurisdiction over administrative cases. On Monday, the High Administrative Court said it was the "unanimous" decision of its judges that Tiran and Sanafir were sovereign Egyptian territories. Lawyers and activists celebrated and chanted: "These islands are Egyptian." "This verdict is a victory for Egypt," Mr Ali, who was carried out of the court building on the shoulders of his supporters, told Reuters news agency. There was no immediate response from the Egyptian or Saudi governments.

Summary: A top Egyptian court has upheld a ruling halting a plan to transfer two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia.


In the video, a woman is conversing with her mother as she gets ready to go out. She doesn't admit to going out on a date, but says she is heading out for a theatre festival. However, the mother sees a Tinder message pop up on her daughter's phone and smiles. The date has her "right swipe", she says, offering her surprised daughter her stamp of approval. The video, uploaded on 7 May, has been viewed more than 400,000 times. Facebook users have termed this advertisement's portrayal of Tinder - which is largely perceived as a hook-up app - as "sanskaari" Tinder (which means "virtuous" in Hindi). But there was a lot of scepticism about whether the advertisement reflected the reality in most Indian homes, where dating openly is not the norm. Several joked that Tinder should collaborate with matrimonial websites like Shaadi.com. "Hook Up to Matchmaking in 30 seconds flat," said one user, while another asked: "Is Tinder the new Indian marriage matrimony??" "Did I pull a Rip Van Winkle and sleep through a hundred years of mom evolution?," asked one user, while another user commented cheekily: "Reality- Mom swiping right on daughter's cheek." The new advertisement has been seen by some as a way for Tinder to change its positioning. On Facebook, Tinder says its app "is how everyone today meets new, like-minded people around them - people who become friends, lovers, mentors, acquaintances, partners, movie-buddies or soulmates". Taru Kapoor, head of Tinder India, says the video shows the "changing dynamic" in Indian culture. "Like every generation, the youth today have adopted strong Indian values while at the same time creating new norms and rejecting the ones that do not fit anymore in a shifting world order," she says, in a statement emailed to the BBC. "A mother catching a glimpse of her daughter's Tinder notification is reflective of the future of dating in India, where youth and parents are open and honest about dating." Some users were supportive of idea behind the advert, despite not being completely convinced it reflected reality. "Refreshing move by Tinder India to reposition itself as a 'parent approved' dating app. Although quite wishful but I hope reality reflects this ad someday soon," said a user on Facebook, while another remarked: "Apt representation of all the people on Tinder with 'No Hookups' on their bio." India is currently the largest market in Asia for Tinder - it is where the US-based app launched its first overseas office. It was the most downloaded dating app in India in 2015 and Tinder says the app attracts over 14 million swipes each day in India. BBC Monitoring reports and analyses news from TV, radio, web and print media around the world. You can follow BBC Monitoring on Twitter and Facebook.

Summary: In a new advertisement, Tinder suggests that even Indian parents approve of the dating app - but social media users aren't convinced.


Andy Beynon, 52, from Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, died on the B4268 between Pentre Meyrick Cross and Llysworney. His wife said he was the "love of my life" who dedicated his time to helping children with special needs. The crash involved Mr Beynon's motorbike and a Land Rover Freelander. In a statement, his wife Dawn said: "Andy lost his life enjoying one of his many pleasures - riding his motorcycle. "He was out that day giving his free time to teach others how to become a better rider. "He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother - a family man - with many, many friends. "He dedicated his time to help others and work tirelessly helping children with exceptional special needs. The children utterly adored him - he just had that 'special gift' to make them smile."

Summary: A motorcyclist killed in a crash in the Vale of Glamorgan on Saturday has been described as "the love of my life" by his wife.


Winds reached 36mph and blew trees over at Emirates Golf Club, where play has stopped until Saturday, angering some of the 64 players to finish round two. Former Masters champion Trevor Immelman called the halt "ridiculous", while Ryder Cup player Chris Wood said the decision made the event "one sided". Tournament director Mike Stewart said the course was "unsafe and unplayable". Stewart added: "We had TV towers that the roofs were blown off. We had balls moving on the greens - blew into a bunker at one stage. Five trees came down." There are 65 players, including George Coetzee of South Africa, who leads on nine under, and Spaniard Sergio Garcia, a shot behind, who have nine holes or more left to play of round two. England's Matthew Fitzpatrick (three under par), Danny Willett (one over), Ian Poulter (three under) and Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell (four under), are all yet to reach halfway in the second round. Stewart still thinks the tournament will conclude on Sunday as round two will be completed on Saturday with the third round commencing later in the day from a two-tee start. However, a host of early starters on Friday stressed their frustrations as those set to face the gusts later in the afternoon were spared. Spain's Pablo Larrazabal - who ended five over after two rounds - said he was "very angry". South African Immelman, who is set to miss the cut at four over par, wrote on social media: "Suspending play now is ridiculous, half the field played 36 holes in these conditions." Martin Kaymer of Germany, who is tied for fifth on four under, said: "Hard to understand the difference between the morning play and now, therefore even more surprised about the decision." Earlier on Friday, 14-time major winner Tiger Woods withdrew from the tournament before the start of round two citing a back spasm. The 41-year-old American, who only returned to action in December after 15 months out following two back operations, was five over after 18 holes.

Summary: Players have criticised the European Tour's decision to suspend round two of the Dubai Desert Classic in Abu Dhabi.


Wales are third in Group D, four points behind Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland, who are top. "Will a point be good enough? I don't think so," Roberts said. "I will go as far to say that it's a must-win game for us if we are going to have any chance of finishing top of the group." The former Leicester City and Watford player added: "But this group of players are used to big occasions and are used to big games. "They've dealt with them admirably in the last two and a half years so they will be really looking forward to going to Dublin. "I do believe we'll win the game on Friday. They will be under strength and we will be at full strength," Media playback is not supported on this device Forward Tom Lawrence is so far the only player to have pulled out of Wales' squad. The Republic of Ireland have been hit by injuries with first-choice central defensive pairing Shane Duffy and Ciaran Clark ruled out. Midfielders Harry Arter and Wes Hoolahan are both out injured too while Burnley's Robbie Brady is suspended. But Roberts, who won 15 Wales caps between 1989 and 2001, believes O'Neill's side will be formidable opponents at the Aviva Stadium. "A point is good enough for them I think," Roberts told BBC Radio Wales Sport. "They've had a great start to the campaign and have won their last three. "They went to Austria and won 1-0, which probably ended Austria's hopes of qualifying. "The Republic are a very hard side to beat at home and haven't lost at home since September 2013, a run of nine games. "They've got a solid side and Martin O'Neill gets his team working extremely hard, gets them very organised offensively and is a magnificent motivator. "But I do think we've got better quality."

Summary: Former Wales striker Iwan Roberts says Friday's World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin is a "must-win" game.


Anthony Maslin and Marite Norris lost their children Mo, Evie and Otis, along with Ms Norris's father Nick Morris, when the flight came down in eastern Ukraine in July 2014. The Perth couple described the birth of Violet May Maslin as an "amazing gift". "Violet's birth is a testament to our belief that love is stronger than hate," they said in a statement. "We still live with pain, but Violet, and the knowledge that all four kids are with us always, brings light to our darkness. "As Martin Luther King said, 'Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that'." Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was shot down as it flew over conflict-hit Ukraine from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur. Mr Maslin and Ms Norris had stayed in Amsterdam while their children, aged eight, 10 and 12, flew back to Australia with their grandfather. A total of 298 passengers and crew were killed, including 80 children in total. The flight was hit by a Russian-made Buk surface-to-air missile. Western officials and Ukraine's government blame Russian-backed rebels for shooting down the plane. But Russian authorities have consistently denied responsibility, instead blaming Ukrainian government forces.

Summary: An Australian couple whose three children died when Flight MH17 was shot down have a new daughter.


For Taribo West, the former Auxerre, AC Milan and Inter Milan defender, that 3-2 triumph over Argentina in the final is still fresh in his memory. "The Olympics in 1996 is one of the most fantastic periods in my career," West reminisces to BBC Sport. "We had a team that could match any in the world." West says the build-up to the Games, under the guidance of Dutch coach Jo Bonfrere, was ideal despite being beaten by Togo, in Lagos, in their final pre-Olympic friendly before travelling to the USA. "Before the Olympics, we were well prepared in the USA. We were not distracted by the usual things we encounter back home in Nigeria, where family and friends can come and visit us in camp," he remembers. "We were in a very remote place and we were very focused on the task at hand. Jo Bonfrere's preparation of the team was excellent." After their opening 1-0 win over Hungary and a subsequent 2-0 victory over Japan, the West Africans lost 1-0 to Brazil in their final Group D match in Orlando, Florida. With a 2-0 win over Mexico in the quarter-finals, the "Dream Team", as the Nigerians were nicknamed back home, collided with the Brazilians once again, in what was an epic semi-final. The 31 July encounter is one that West, renowned for his dreadlocks and robust defending, will never forget. After going 3-1 down in the first half, with Brazil's Flavio Conceicao scoring in the game's very first minute, the Nigerians were in a particularly tough spot. "We knew that in the first half of that game, we had played very poorly," West admitted. "But the key to our comeback in the second half was our extraordinary determination. "The voice of the leaders came up in the dressing room. We won that match in the dressing room. "Fortunately, we had Daniel Amokachi, Sunday Oliseh and Uche Okechukwu. It was a big advantage for us." Victor Ikpeba, the AS Monaco striker who was voted as Africa's top player a year later, reduced the tally in the 78th minute. But when Jay-Jay Okocha blew the opportunity to draw level, fluffing a penalty with just minutes left on the clock, the match seemed well and truly over for Nigeria. That feeling, however, was not in the mind of Nwankwo Kanu, the two-time African Footballer of the Year. The former Ajax, Inter and Arsenal striker scored the equaliser in the 90th minute and displayed uncanny presence, agility and finesse to score the winner four minutes into extra-time, sending the Eagles' bench into delirium. After such a dramatic victory against the team of Bebeto, Roberto Carlos and Ronaldo, which had won the World Cup only two years before, West says the Nigerians were certain they had a golden date with destiny, in the final against Argentina, at the Sanford stadium in Athens, Georgia. "There was something in our spirit that made us realise that we going to win, although we didn't know how," West recalls. "As soon as Argentina got the first goal, we were not

Summary: On 3 August 1996, Nigeria made history as the first African nation to become Olympic football champions at the Atlanta Games.


An army spokesman said a total of 253 people had been summoned. Fifty-three did not report and 76 were in custody. Conditions for the release appear to include agreeing to avoid political activity and informing the army of travel, a BBC correspondent says. Coup leaders, who took power last week, received royal endorsement on Monday. Thailand's former prime minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, has been released but remains under some restrictions. The army also says it is releasing a group of "red-shirt" protest leaders who support the ousted government. The anti-government protest leader has already been freed. So far, almost all of the 124 people who the army said they had detained and released have kept a very low profile, says the BBC's Jonah Fisher in Bangkok. It remains to be seen whether these "red-shirt" leaders - who support the ousted government - do the same, our correspondent adds. The military seized power in Thailand on 22 May, saying it wanted to return stability after months of unrest. The move followed six months of political deadlock as protesters rallied against Ms Yingluck's government. At least 28 people were killed and hundreds injured during the protests. On Monday a royal command approved the coup. But the military's actions in removing an elected government has drawn widespread international criticism. Correspondents say there is also a degree of scepticism about the total number of people in custody provided by the military, with reports of more widespread detentions. Rights groups have expressed alarm over the detentions, as well as the tight restrictions on media. On Monday, there were reports that internet users were briefly unable to access social media site Facebook. The country's information and technology ministry told the BBC there was a gateway problem. Experts have said that the coup is unlikely to heal highly polarised political divisions in the country. The current deadlock dates from 2006, when the military ousted Ms Yingluck's brother, Thaksin Shinawatra, in a coup. Both have strong support in rural and northern areas, propelling them to successive election wins. However, many in the middle class and urban elite, who comprise the heart of the anti-government movement that began in November 2013, oppose them bitterly.

Summary: Thailand's army says it has now released 124 people, including politicians and activists, who were taken into custody after the coup.


Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue worked with Mendip Cave Rescue to free them from the former stone mines in Box after being called at 02:50 BST. Martin Grass, from Mendip Cave Rescue, who helped rescue the seven, in their late teens and early 20s, said they were "cold and inadequately equipped". It comes after another group had to be rescued from the same caves on Sunday. Nobody in either group was injured but the fire service is warning people "to think twice before visiting the former stone mines". Mr Grass said: "With these two most recent rescues, the groups were woefully ill-equipped for what they were trying to do, and they were very lucky that they found a place of relative safety where there was a phone signal." After rescuing another group of three men on Sunday evening, the fire service tweeted saying that signs, to help people get out, had been painted over. Darren Nixon, from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said: "Fortunately, nobody was injured on these two latest occasions, and the groups were OK to stay where they were until the cave rescue team arrived. "However, with a bit more planning, and a bit more thought, they could have avoided multiple fire crews and volunteers being mobilised. "Having fun is fine, but please think twice about your plans and whether you have done everything possible to be safe." In July last year, a group of teenage boys had to be rescued from Box mines after getting stuck 100ft underground while paying the smartphone game Pokemon Go, where users search real-life locations for digital creatures.

Summary: Firefighters have rescued a group of people trapped in a Wiltshire cave for the second time in a week.


Peacock joined Rovers at the start of the season, but was unable to help them avoid relegation to the Championship. The 38-year-old came out of retirement in September, playing his fourth game of the season in Saturday's defeat. "I always want to be accountable for my actions in life and offered my resignation after the game," he said. "This was turned down which means I can continue my journey with this great club. "While relegation hurts, it allows the club to stop just trying to change the branches and begin a full root-and-branch overhaul of the rugby department, building rock solid foundations that will enable this club to rise again." Hull KR players had criticised the Million Pound Game format in the build-up, with their Super League contracts automatically becoming void as a result of their defeat. "To be in a dressing room with grown men, wives and children crying is not what sport is about," Peacock added. "To be part of a club with such loyal, passionate support is very humbling and the reaction after such a defeat will stay with me for life."

Summary: Hull KR have rejected head of rugby Jamie Peacock's offer to resign following the club's defeat by Salford in the Million Pound Game.


She ran home. As she came through her gate she noticed some tiles had fallen from the roof. Her son came out, and said: "There is a body in the kitchen." "What body?" she replied. But as she walked into her sparse, simple kitchen there was a pile of rubble on the floor, below a large hole in the ceiling. And on top of the rubble, lay the barely-recognisable body of a woman. The woman, whose name Inna never found out, was one of the 298 people killed when the Malaysian Airlines passenger jet MH17 was shot down over eastern Ukraine a year ago. "When I think about it, it is like it's real, as though it's happening now", said Inna. "The picture is vivid." Fighting back the tears, she speaks of how she imagines the "unbearable pain" of the woman's family, and her own grief for a stranger, murdered in the sky over her home. In total 39 bodies lay scattered around Inna's village of Rossypnoye, and some were not collected for several days. The local mayor, Oleg Miroshnichenko, says people in the area experienced a deep sense of shock and tragedy that "resonated with every human soul". And he says the feelings have not gone away. "It's an irreversible pain." Inna, who wears a silver crucifix around her neck, believes some form of justice awaits those responsible for downing the plane. "No matter what, the people who did it will be punished," she says. Establishing who shot down flight MH17, how they did it, and from where, is the job of a Dutch-led international investigation team, which hopes to publish some of its findings in the new year. As well as forensic work on the wreckage of the aircraft, the Dutch prosecutor leading that investigation, Fred Westerbeke, told the BBC that investigators had been studying "billions" of internet pages, and tens of thousands of photos and videos related to the downing of the airliner. He confirmed that his team had spoken to about 140 witnesses, and identified a number of "persons of interest", but he said it was too early to identify them as suspects, or release their names or nationalities. What we know MH17 crash: The 298 who perished Dutch reporter: My revealing fragments Special report Getting to the truth behind the downing of the airliner is a Herculean task, given the climate of mistruths and propaganda in eastern Ukraine, linked to the conflict in the region. To counter accusations of bias, Mr Westerbeke said his team had to properly consider all theories and all claims. "An alternative scenario, whoever brings it out, you have to prove that that could not have been the case", he said. "We have to clear out all of the other options." A separate investigation, being carried out by the Dutch Safety Board, is expected to publish its full findings in October. Its preliminary report, published last year, found that the plane broke up in mid-air after being hit by "objects" that "pierced the plane at high-velocity". That analysis is consistent with possible shrapnel

Summary: On 17 July 2014, 60-year-old Inna Tipunova was with friends in her village, when they heard such a loud boom that they thought they "were being bombed".


The 27-year-old Scot pulled out of a planned performance at the O2 Arena in London on Thursday, as well as Friday's gig at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff. Nutini - whose third album Caustic Love topped the charts earlier this year - postponed two concerts in Glasgow this week on medical advice. Fans with tickets should keep them and look out for the rescheduled dates. A statement announcing the latest postponements said: "Regrettably Paolo Nutini is suffering with severe tonsillitis and is not well enough to perform." It also offered an apology for the "inconvenience and disappointment" caused.

Summary: Chart-topping singer Paolo Nutini has postponed a two more UK arena shows due to "severe tonsillitis".


The 22-year-old, who spent the latter half of last term on loan at the Dons, returned this summer as part of the deal that took Jonny Hayes to Celtic. "They didn't want to sell me, they weren't interested in that, they wanted to put me back out on loan instead, which was positive to me," he said. "It comes across that they still think I have a chance to break in there." Christie signed a four-year deal with Celtic when he joined them from Inverness Caley Thistle in the summer of 2015. He spent the first half of the 2015-16 season on loan at the Highlanders and, following his deal with the Dons last season, is looking forward to spending the whole of the 2017-18 campaign at Pittodrie. And he says he feels no pressure to prove anything to Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers. "It's more about proving to myself," added Christie, who hit seven goals in 15 games for the Dons last season. "I enjoyed playing and scoring last season. I wouldn't say I have anything to prove but I need to keep my consistency high. "It's a very big season for me, the onus is on me to step up and continue some good form. If I keep my consistency up over the full season, I'll hopefully be in a better place come next season." Aberdeen have finished as league runners-up to Celtic for three years running but the club have lost key players in Hayes, Niall McGinn and Ash Taylor. Manager Derek McInnes chose to remain at Pittodrie after holding talks with Sunderland and he has been busy reshaping his squad with several new signings and the promise of more to come. "It will be difficult," added Christie. "Everyone thinks Aberdeen might fall away but the mood in the camp, the positivity, we know that we have more than enough strength to replicate last season certainly." The Dons kick off their campaign at home to Siroki Brijeg in Europa League qualifying next Thursday. Rangers and St Johnstone lost their first round ties but Christie believes Aberdeen can get the better of their Bosnian opponents over two legs. "We want to make a big impact in Europe as well," he said. "Everybody in Scotland wants every Scottish team go as far as they can so it is unfortunate to see the others go out."

Summary: Ryan Christie is confident his long-term future lies with Celtic, despite a second loan move to Aberdeen.