Amber Rudd argued revealing secret documents at the inquest in Surrey would damage public interest. The inquest will have to decide whether Alexander Perepilichnyy died of natural causes or was unlawfully killed. He collapsed outside his Weybridge home in 2012. Traces of a chemical linked to plant poison were found in his stomach. Claims have been made at pre-inquest hearings that he could have been deliberately killed for helping to uncover a major fraud. The claims have come from financial firms Hermitage Capital Management and Legal & General. Mr Justice Cranston said: "According to information provided by Mr Perepilichnyy to Swiss prosecutors before his death, Hermitage was used by senior Russian officials to perpetrate a multi-million dollar tax fraud against the Russian Treasury and Hermitage. "Legal and General's interest is that it issued a substantial life insurance policy to Mr Perepilichnyy shortly before his death. "Both Hermitage and Legal and General have suggested that Mr Perepilichnyy might have been murdered, possibly by agents of the Russian State." Surrey coroner Richard Travers had asked the home secretary and the foreign secretary to produce relevant material, but some of it was sensitive and Mr Travers did not have security clearance to view it, the High Court heard. "Consequently, he decided that he was not in a position to decide the Secretary of State's application that it not be publicly disclosed and ordered the Secretary of State to make an application for public interest immunity (PII) to the High Court," the judge said. He said he had "no hesitation" in finding the balance came down in favour of non-disclosure and ruled the Home Secretary was entitled to a PII certificate. There were no cogent reasons for rejecting her view "that there would be real and significant damage to national security from disclosure", he added. The ruling means the public, Mr Perepilichnyy's family, and family lawyers without clearance will be denied access to the documents. The judge also said Mr Travers's position was "untenable" because he did not have the necessary clearance and a replacement would have to be found. The replacement coroner would need to keep the PII question under review, and consider "whether a public inquiry is needed", he added. The inquest opened in 2014, but has been hit by a series of delays. There have been 12 pre-inquest reviews and about 5,000 pages of documents gathered. One hearing heard Mr Perepilichny's death had parallels with the murder of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko. A full hearing is expected to take place in March.

Summary: Sensitive material will not be disclosed at an inquest into the death of a Russian whistleblower after the home secretary won a High Court order.


He replaces Wang Yang, viewed by many as a leading reformer. Xinhua state news agency did not say what Mr Wang's next job might be. There is no suggestion he has been sacked. Mr Hu, 49, a protege of outgoing President Hu Jintao, was promoted to the politburo last month. Known as "Little Hu", the new Guangdong boss is part of the so-called "sixth generation" of leaders born in the 1960s and lined up to take charge after the next transition of power in 2022. Mr Hu will be replaced by Wang Jun as party chief in Inner Mongolia, Xinhua said. The reshuffle follows the confirmation of Xi Jinping as national Communist Party leader last month. Wang Yang is also a politburo member, but missed out on promotion to its seven-member Standing Committee this year. Analysts say he could become a vice-premier next year. Mr Wang was considered a rival of the disgraced Bo Xilai, who was sacked this year as Chongqing party secretary. The party secretary post in the manufacturing hub of Guangdong is among the country's most prominent provincial leadership jobs. Guangdong, China's most populous province, is often viewed as a testing-ground for reform. Correspondents say it is not clear what political direction Mr Hu will take.

Summary: One of the Chinese Communist Party's rising stars, Hu Chunhua, has been appointed party boss in the powerhouse province of Guangdong.


Podiatrist Steve Hardie, who worked for Peterborough Community Services, has appeared before a Health Professions Council fitness to practise hearing. He is also accused of "rude" behaviour towards two male patients he believed to be a gay couple. Mr Hardie denies misconduct and denies his fitness to practise was impaired. The hearing was told Mr Hardie treated a high-risk diabetic patient who had an ulcer on his foot in May 2005. But he failed to give him a full assessment and gave him a follow-up appointment that was too far in the future to be "in keeping with usual practice", the hearing was told. Mr Hardie later explained his actions to his line manager, Joanna Hood, by saying the patient was an "effeminate man", the tribunal at the Health Professions Council in London was told. Vicky Lord, representing the council, said: "Miss Hood was aware he didn't approve of homosexuality. He had quoted his Christian faith as a reason for his views." Mr Hardie is also accused of walking out of a child protection training session in June 2006 because he believed the trainer had "made passes" at him, including an incident in which the man smiled at him with "eyes twinkling". In a further incident, Mr Hardie has admitted refusing to go into a clinic in February 2007 with a work colleague because of the man's sexual orientation. On another occasion, in June 2009, Hardie asked a colleague to swap a patient, known as Patient D, who was HIV positive. When challenged, he said that "everyone's beliefs were respected except his, and that Patient D's lifestyle was not in keeping with his beliefs because Patient D was 'you know'," Miss Lord said. "He thought that because he was HIV positive he was also gay." In a further allegation of misconduct, Hardie is said to have refused to declare to the trust that he was also undertaking private podiatry work in Peterborough.

Summary: A Christian health worker asked a colleague to treat one of his patients because he believed the man was homosexual, a hearing has been told.


Spaniard Michu top scored for the Swans with 22 goals in his first season after a £2m move from Rayo Vallecano in 2012. However, within two years of helping Swansea finish ninth in the Premier League, he was playing fourth-flight football in Spain after a recurring ankle injury. Michu spent the 2016-17 season with Oviedo and plans to move into coaching. "The current state of Michu's right ankle makes it very difficult for him to take part in any sport," said a spokesman for the player. "He now finds it impossible to continue his profession as a footballer. After seeking medical advice, he has decided to abandon the sport. He will instead pursue a career in coaching football." After starting his career with Oviedo, Michu played for Celta Vigo before joining Rayo Vallecano, and was capped once by Spain in 2013. Signed by Swansea for just £2m, Michu went on to become arguably the biggest bargain in the Premier League as he made a major contribution to Swansea's historic 2012-13 season. He scored twice in the Swans' opening day 5-0 win over QPR at Loftus Road - manager Michael Laudrup's first Premier League game in charge of the Swans. Among the memorable strikes were two late goals in a 2-0 away win over Arsenal in December 2012, and a trademark cool finish in a 2-0 win at Chelsea in the first leg of the League Cup semi-final. Michu also scored as the Swans crushed Bradford 5-0 in the final at Wembley to claim their first major English football trophy. He ended the season with 22 goals as Swansea finished ninth. He was valued at £30m by the club, who had given the player an extended contract in January 2013. At the start of the 2013-14 season, Michu made his debut for Spain as a replacement in a 2-1 win over Belarus. However, the ankle injury which was to blight the remainder of his career meant his second season in south Wales failed to live up to expectations. Early season highlights, like a goal in the 3-0 away win over Valencia in the Europa League, gave way to frustration as he struggled for first-team appearances. Michu played only five times after Christmas 2013 and finished a season in which manager Laudrup departed and was replaced by Garry Monk with six goals in 25 matches. The 1-0 defeat by Hull on 5 April 2014 turned out to be Michu's last game for the Swans. In the summer of 2014 he joined Serie A side Napoli on a season-long loan - but played only six times. He was released by Swansea in November 2015 and spent a season playing fourth-tier football for Langreo in Spain, before agreeing a one-year deal with Oviedo for 2016-17. Michu made 27 appearances in the 2016-17 last season, but scored just once.

Summary: Michu, the forward who helped Swansea win the League Cup in 2013, has been forced to retire at the age of 31.


There is a two-hour exemption on Friday to allow Muslim prayers and a five-hour window for Christians on Sunday. Volunteers are going door-to-door, looking for people with signs of the disease and reminding others how to stay safe. Dozens of new cases are still being reported in Sierra Leone every week. The three West African countries worst affected by Ebola - Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea - have set a target of having no new cases by the middle of next month. The outbreak has killed more than 10,000 people in the three countries over the past year.

Summary: The authorities in Sierra Leone are enforcing a three-day lockdown to curb the spread of Ebola, with the entire population ordered to stay at home.


Around 5,000 people were evacuated when the blaze broke out under a pavement in Holborn on 1 April. Since then work has been underway to repair the damage caused to a number of road tunnels. The Strand Underpass will be the first to reopen to traffic. From 12 June buses and taxis will be allowed to use the northbound tunnel of the Kingsway. All the roads affected should be fully reopened within the next few weeks. Workers have been operating in confined spaces to shore up the tunnels with wood and repair the brickwork. London Fire Brigade said investigations were still going on into the exact cause of the fire, which took 36 hours to extinguish. Fire crews were called when smoke was seen coming out of an inspection cover on Kingsway. Firefighters worked day and night to put the fire out and stop it spreading to buildings in the area. Several performances at the Lyceum, Duchess and Aldwych theatres were cancelled and 1,900 customers in the area were left without electricity.

Summary: A major highway which has been closed since an underground fire in central London will reopen on Wednesday.


But Tommy Refenes has done it from the comfort of his front room in America. When his sister launched a fundraising page to help their diabetic mum buy an alert dog, Tommy took it upon himself to walk some of the largest maps in gaming to help out. His efforts ended with a six-hour stint on Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) as he strolled across Los Santos. Tommy, who is the co-creator of indy game Super Meat Boy, also spent two hours and nine minutes walking across the map of Red Dead Redemption and took four hours and 19 minutes to complete the length of Grand Theft Auto San Andreas. Below the live stream of the fundraiser, the gamer wrote that his mum "is having a lot of trouble with her Type 1 Diabetes and an alert dog could help her out and improve her health tremendously". He added: "The dogs are trained to recognise smells due to high and low blood sugar and alert their owner. "Mom has lost the ability to do this on her own which could be potentially very dangerous for her. "After 32 years of having diabetes, it's becoming almost impossible for her to tell when her sugar is going low or high. This is potentially a fatal condition." Following Tommy's efforts the fundraiser page had broken the $15,000 (Â£9,307) target by $677 (Â£420) with 112 days remaining. Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube

Summary: Most people associate a charity marathon with months of training ending in a gruelling test of endurance.


The pair collided while attempting to take a catch during Sunday's T20 Blast game with Sussex at Arundel. The match was abandoned after ambulances took them from the field. Australia international Henriques, 28, broke his jaw in three places, while Burns, 24, had cuts around his left eye that required stitches. Surrey announced on Twitter on Monday that the pair were "in decent shape". And a further update from the club on Twitter 24 hours later read: "More good news on the lads - Moises has now been released from hospital and will see a dental specialist tomorrow. He's improving slowly!" Burns, meanwhile, tweeted his thanks "to all the medical staff" who treated the pair and his hope that his club colleague "keeps progressing well." Team-mate Kevin Pietersen, who was in the field at the time of the collision, said the incident deeply affected the team. "I kept thinking one of the guys will call. Then you think one will stop but then bang, bang. It was absolutely sickening," Pietersen told the Daily Telegraph. "When those guys went down and did not move it hit some of our guys very hard. "It was the right decision to abandon the match. We had lost two of our players, a lot of players were crying in the dressing room and it is only a game of cricket." Director of cricket Alec Stewart also posted a picture on Twitter of Burns smiling in his hospital bed. Henriques, who has played three Tests, six one-day internationals and four T20 games for Australia, joined Surrey in April as an overseas player for their T20 Blast campaign. Surrey-born Burns, a left-handed batsman and occasional wicketkeeper, made his first-class debut for the county in 2012. Surrey's County Championship game with Glamorgan began as scheduled on Monday.

Summary: Moises Henriques has been released from hospital following the on-field collision with Surrey team-mate Rory Burns that left him with a broken jaw.


Gladstone's Library in Hawarden said it had not been asked for permission. Warden Peter Francis said it gave the impression the library was "supportive of UKIP and its policies". UKIP has not apologised and claimed the party was "closest ideologically" to the Liberal Party Gladstone joined. Formerly known as St Deiniol's Library, it was founded by the former prime minister whose home and estate were nearby, being renamed in his honour in 2010. The UKIP manifesto for May's assembly election, launched in Newport on Friday, includes a photo on the page outlining local government policy. "The policies and principles on which UKIP is based are far from the ideals of William Gladstone," Mr Francis said. "Gladstone was an internationalist and profoundly believed that the 'sanctity of life in the hill villages of Afghanistan among the winter snows are as inviolable in the eye of Almighty God as can be your own'. "That is to say he felt that the unity of human beings throughout the world was vitally important and 'not limited by the shores of this island.'' Mr Francis added the library "would like to reiterate that it supports no political party but upholds 'liberal values' wherever it sees them. "To imply Gladstone's support for their cause, as this UKIP photo clearly does, is to devalue the memory and legacy of William Gladstone." UKIP candidate Mark Reckless said the photo had been taken from the public highway by a photographer who had given the party permission to use it. A spokesman added: "UKIP is a party founded on the principles of liberty and in particular self-governance and the protection of personal freedoms and is closest ideologically to the old Liberal Party that Gladstone joined as a Peelite. "Gladstone was a great orator and believed strongly in holding public meetings, something that UKIP also firmly adheres to, and was a great advocate of preserving the UK's dominion. "In fact, you would be hard pressed to find a modern day party more closely related to the principles of Gladstonian liberalism than UKIP. "It's a shame that the people overseeing this great public library do not seem to understand anything about the politics of the great man who founded it."

Summary: A Flintshire library dedicated to 19th Century Liberal Prime Minister William Gladstone has complained to UKIP after the party used a photo of it in its Welsh manifesto.


Kevin Sinfield's boot and a Joel Moon try gave them a 10-0 half-time lead. Kallum Watkins' try early in the second half stretched the Rhinos' lead but four try chances came and went as Hull's attacking play went unrewarded. Zak Hardaker's 70th-minute score sealed the win, before a late consolation from Hull teenager Jordan Abdull. Sinfield ended with 12 points after a typically assured goal-kicking display, but it was his tactical acumen which really made the difference for the Rhinos. The veteran stand-off, who will leave the club to play rugby union at the end of the season, provided a masterclass of how to play in wet conditions as he teamed up with Rob Burrow at half-back. The 34-year-old chose to take any points on offer with long-range penalties, and it proved an astute decision with the game's first try not coming until late in the first half when Moon outjumped Jordan Rankin to regather his own kick and score. Leeds struck again shortly after the break as Ryan Hall switched the play before linking up with Sinfield, who provided a lovely inside pass for Watkins to cross. Hull continued to battle, despite being 16-0 down, and came agonisingly close with Joe Westerman twice guilty of knocking on as the tryline beckoned, a mistake repeated by captain Gareth Ellis. But the match was over as a contest when full-back Hardaker danced his way over - after more superb work from Burrow and Sinfield in the build-up - for a third Rhinos try. Hull scrum-half Abdull showed excellent running ability to dummy his way over late on to ensure his side had something to show for their considerable efforts, but it is Leeds who march on to the last four. Media playback is not supported on this device Hull coach Lee Radford: "I'd like to apologise to the supporters. I'm unbelievably frustrated that we weren't good enough. "Every time we gave ourselves an opportunity to get some reward we handed it back to them. "For whatever reason on the big stage we haven't been able to execute. We've got to try and physically and mentally recharge now - and learn to catch a football." Leeds head coach Brian McDermott: "I have always said he'll (Sinfield) have a significant part to play this year. It's always been a case of rotation and squad management. "Kevin and Rob [Burrow] managed that game really well. It came down to management of the weather. "It was always going to be about points on the board. Fortunately we got a try early and they were in chase mode. "I don't think we were perfect in the second half, I actually think Hull kicked better than us. "But you've got to defend your tryline which we did and I thought Stevie Ward was again magnificent." Hull FC: Rankin; Lineham, Michaels, Yeaman, Talanoa; Pryce, Abdull; Watts, Houghton, Paea, Ellis, Minichiello, Westerman. Replacements: Paleaaesina, Bowden, Thompson, Whiting. Leeds Rhinos: Hardaker; Handley, Watkins, Moon, Hall; Sinfield, Burrow; Leuluai, Aiton, Peacock, S Ward, Keinhorst, Ablett. Replacements: Singleton, R Ward, Yates, Delaney. Att: 9,261

Summary: Holders Leeds made sure of their place in the last four of the Challenge Cup with a comfortable win over a brave but wasteful Hull FC.


However, publishers have seen significant increases in the numbers of people using their online news sites. Figures compiled for auditors ABC show the Western Mail's circulation dropped below 20,000 for December and January. The South Wales Evening Post remains the most popular printed paper with an average circulation of 27,589. That figure for the second half of 2014 is a drop of 9.8% on the year. The most recent figure for the Western Mail, for January 2015, shows it has a circulation of 19,910 - a fall of 14.2% on the same time last year. It also sold fewer than 20,000 in December 2014 according to the monthly breakdown. There has been rapid growth in the number of people using the publishers' online news sites. Wales Online has doubled its audience in the past year, recording 4,025,111 monthly unique visitors during January 2015.

Summary: Average newspaper circulations in Wales have continued to fall, according to the latest industry figures.


The work - which began in August 2014 - has now been completed. More specialist contractors were brought in as the work progressed and the budget began to rise. A council spokeswoman told BBC Scotland the last agreed budget was just under £4.3m but that the final bill for the project was still being calculated. She said: "We can confirm that the restoration of the roof of the Town House, one of Aberdeen's historic civic buildings, is now complete. "The scaffolding erected on Union Street came down over the weekend as the repairs came to a close. "In the past two years the project has revealed many ornate and historic features which are unique to the UK. "As the work progressed the scope was widened to account for additional structural issues which were previously not evident in initial assessments and which led to the schedule and budget being extended. "This included the exposure of rotten wood in the building's four towers which were found underneath the slates and lead last summer that had to be replaced." The spokeswoman added: "We made a commitment to bring this important civic building back to life and are delighted the project has now come to a close. "The final cost of the project is still to be confirmed."

Summary: The final bill for repairs to the clock tower at Aberdeen's Town House could end up at more than £4.3m, it has been revealed.


On Wednesday she was endorsed by John Warner, a five-time Virginia senator. She was also backed by the Arizona Republic newspaper, the first time it has supported a Democrat since its founding in 1890. Meanwhile Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, says Monday's debate has led to record fundraising for his campaign. Speaking on Tuesday night at a rally in Melbourne, Florida, Mr Trump said that $18m (Â£13.8m) had been raised in the day since the debate was held. The Trump campaign is planning to increase advertising spending before the election, and is reportedly considering asking the candidate to make his largest personal financial contribution yet towards it. In other campaign developments: Senator Warner represented Virginia in the Senate for five terms between 1979 and 2009. He also served as Secretary of the Navy and chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Speaking alongside Tim Kaine, the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, Mr Warner said that he was "distressed" by Mr Trump's words, and that the Republican nominee does not have respect for the military. This is the first time he has endorsed a Democrat for president. Other Republicans to have supported Mrs Clinton include Larry Pressler, a former governor and senator from South Dakota, and former Minnesota governor Arne Carlson. Wednesday's endorsement by the Arizona Republic's editorial board is the latest from a typically Republican-leaning newspaper. She has already been endorsed by the conservative-leaning newspapers such as the Dallas Morning News, the the Houston Chronicle, and the Cincinnati Enquirer. "Since The Arizona Republic began publication in 1890, we have never endorsed a Democrat over a Republican for president. Never. This reflects a deep philosophical appreciation for conservative ideals and Republican principles. This year is different. The 2016 Republican candidate is not conservative and he is not qualified," the editorial in the Republic, the state's largest, says. Mr Trump has yet to receive the backing of a major publication, with some papers choosing to instead endorse libertarian candidate Gary Johnson. Hillary Clinton is campaigning today in New Hampshire alongside her former rival for the Democratic ticket, Bernie Sanders, who represents the nearby state of Vermont in the US Senate. Donald Trump is campaigning in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. All you need to know about the US election Key issues - where candidates stand Who won the debate? Lay off a woman's size, Trump

Summary: Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton has received another endorsement from a leading Republican, two days after the first presidential debate.


An all-rounder with no forearms, a batsman who rarely leaves his home and the youngster who has had his life transformed by cricket. BBC Kick Off reporter Josef Rindl met the Warwickshire disability cricket team preparing to take on England. "Boot it," shouts 18-year-old Joe Glaze, as a broad smile stretches across his face before what is just his third match for Warwickshire Super9's disability cricket team. After facing Derbyshire, his next could be against England's physical disability team at home in the Midlands on Sunday, 30 July. Glaze was only introduced to the game three months earlier, having attended a cricket festival at his special needs school. He suffers from a rare genetic disorder and is also on the autistic spectrum. Joe's father, Andy, has quickly got involved as an assistant coach and is an avid photographer from the sidelines. "Sport teaches you life skills," Andy told BBC Sport. "It teaches you teamwork, discipline, but most importantly social skills. It is all ideal for someone like Joe." Glaze runs towards his father and screams excitedly: "10, 10, Dad I'm batting at 10." "Three months ago he couldn't hold a bat," Andy recalled. "Now he's the only batsman I've seen who runs from the clubhouse to the crease." Recounting the first time his son picked up the bat, Andy continued: "We were in a school sports hall and he hit the ball down the length of the hall and through an open corridor - it remains one of my happiest moments in cricket. "I just had to get involved. For the kids here, (the Super9's) is brilliant." For some, the match against Derbyshire represented their last chance to impress ahead of England's visit, with two players in the squad on the fringes of national selection. Charlie Pestridge, the captain, is one of them. He is a batsman, a bowler and against Derbyshire, because nobody else is available, a stand-in wicketkeeper. Pestridge, who has cerebral palsy, said it took him about six months to even find a disability team. "It's that hidden," he said. "I'm glad I discovered the team. It's great to be able to see people play who wouldn't usually have been given a chance." The match, played at the picturesque Alcester and Ragley Cricket Club, has all the hallmarks of the traditional village cricket game; cars parked around the boundary, spectators construct a gazebo and small children hide under the mobile covers. Pestridge, 20, is now on the cusp of the national team, regularly attending a training centre in Northampton. He hopes to earn England selection for next year's tri-series tournament against Australia and South Africa. To do so, Pestridge has to juggle a busy schedule. He studies mathematics at Bath University and featuring for Warwickshire in their Midlands Group game against Derbyshire means an 180-mile round trip. "Right now I'm not sure whether to prioritise the degree or aim towards representing my country," he admitted. "I'd love to play for England." There are three England disability sides, representing the visually impaired, learning and physical disabilities. Both the learning and

Summary: "What you gonna do when you get into bat, Joe?"


The original group of 24 met while studying at Central St Martins college of art and design in London and are now more than halfway through the project, which they hope to continue for 24 years. So that will be 24 sets of 24 images, 576 pictures. Inevitably some of the photographers have moved on and been replaced by new members, but the central ethos continues. This year, the work has been curated by photographer Jillian Edelstein and is on show in Soho Square, London, until 17 March. "It was an honour to be asked to curate the exhibition, which consists of surprisingly varied images that are well realised," said Edelstein. "It's a striking social commentary, from urban decay to beautifully lit landscapes to portrait to elaborate detail in the environment." You can see more of their work on their website.

Summary: This month sees the release of the latest set of 24 images from a group of photographers who document the first 24 hours of each year.


Parliament speaker Henry Ramos Allup said proposals would be presented in a matter of days - rather than months. A day earlier, President Maduro was given backing by the Supreme Court for a declaration of economic emergency, giving him greater powers. Venezuela is facing a shortage of many staple goods and rampant inflation. Its economy is heavily dependent on oil exports and has suffered substantially in the past year given the sharp fall in crude oil prices in international markets. Energy rationing has been imposed, blamed by government ministers on critically low water levels caused by drought at 18 of the country's hydro-electric dams. The National Assembly speaker and other opposition leaders had previously announced they planned to challenge Mr Maduro in six months' time. But Mr Ramos now says the country cannot afford to wait. "Nobody doubts now that that six-month timeframe is too long," he said. "It is not we who impose the timing, it is the needs of the country." "In the next few days we will have to present a concrete proposal for the departure of that national disgrace that is the government," he told a news conference. Mr Ramos called on President Maduro to revoke the decree on emergency measures. And he also attacked the Supreme Court over the decree, saying if what it "has done is not a coup, I don't know what to call it". Most if not all Supreme Court judges have been appointed either by Mr Maduro or his predecessor, the late Hugo Chavez. The court has not ruled against the government since Mr Chavez came to power in 1999. Mr Maduro defended the court's ruling and said the measures were necessary to deal with the crisis. "This decision was taken by the highest court of the country, in accordance with the constitution," said Mr Maduro. His decree was issued on 14 January. It is valid for 60 days and it can be renewed by the president. The government says businessmen linked to the opposition have been hiding basic staples such as flour, sugar and toilet paper as part of a strategy to undermine the economy and oust Mr Maduro's democratically elected government. He was elected in April 2013 to a six-year term, replacing Mr Chavez, who died of cancer after 14 years in office. The Venezuelan constitution says that a referendum to replace the president can be called any time after the first three years of his term, which will be in April 2016. Four million signatures are needed to trigger a recall referendum. The governing Socialist Party suffered a heavy defeat in December's legislative election. It lost control of the National Assembly for the first time in 16 years.

Summary: The new opposition-controlled National Assembly in Venezuela plans to speed up moves to oust the government of Nicolas Maduro as economic woes deepen.


Everybody sitting in the stands, listening to the radio or watching on television knew they played badly. Was the talk from outside the team the kick up the backside they needed to get their game in order, or did it come from within? We'll probably never know. What we can say is that England won the third Test at The Oval by 239 runs, taking a 2-1 lead in the series in the process, because they got the basics right. The much bigger question is can they repeat it, not only on Friday at Old Trafford, but again and again beyond that? The inconsistency of this England team is something that worries a lot of people, journalists and fans, who follow them. Of their nine home wins before this one at The Oval, they have immediately followed up with a defeat. Not only are the results mixed, but there is also a nagging doubt that the quality of Test cricket that is being played, not only by England, but also their opponents, is poor. I'm talking specifically about batting, the techniques of the players and their approach to Test cricket. It's all very well to go out there and plays a few shots, take the applause of the crowd, then swish at one and get out, but that isn't Test cricket. You can't go after every ball because you think that sooner or later one will have your name on it. Negotiate the delivery that will get you out, navigate your way through the tough times, adjust to the conditions. Not all players can be tarred with the same brush. Alastair Cook grafted in difficult conditions on the first day, Ben Stokes made a flawless century, while South Africa's Dean Elgar was battling alone in the final innings of the match. But, too often, when the going gets tough, three or four wickets can fall at once. England were guilty at Trent Bridge, now South Africa have been culpable in London. So often we see a side capitulate when they are under pressure, particularly when they are batting second and replying to any sort of decent first-innings total. England, for example, have an excellent record batting first in recent home Tests, but a woeful one when they bat second. Batting first, they have won 14 of their past 17 matches, but only four from 14 when batting second. Those statistics are surprising because modern players are so used to having to respond to big totals in limited-overs cricket, of dealing with scoreboard pressure. A huge part of cricket is played in the mind, and it seems that so many are unable to deal with the heat of being behind in a Test. It can also lead to matches being very one-sided, which has been a trend in England for some time now. Whether they are winning or losing, it is usually by a huge margin. It can mean that Test cricket, although providing wonderful moments, does not provide great contests. Are we getting to the stage where we are more likely to

Summary: Despite the grumbling at the criticism they received following the heavy defeat in the second Test against South Africa, England will have probably admitted in private that what happened at Trent Bridge wasn't good enough.


Anna Lewis, 27, who lives in Fishponds, was last seen leaving Southmead Hospital on 13 April. Avon and Somerset Police said they were increasingly concerned for her welfare and specialist teams were searching in north and central Bristol. Ms Lewis is described as white, about 5ft 5in tall, of slim build, with brown eyes and long dark brown hair. Det Insp Roger Doxsey, who confirmed foul play was not currently suspected in the case, thanked the public for their support and said all potential sightings are being followed up. He said officers are concentrating on remote outdoor areas as Ms Lewis, who tends to wear her hair in a low ponytail, was known to go on camping trips. She often wears jeans or walking trousers, hiking boots and loose jumpers. Ms Lewis was reported missing on Friday by her family, who do not live locally. Det Insp Doxsey said: "We are supporting Anna's parents and are keeping them fully updated on our inquiry as it progresses. "We're also working with UWE Bristol and Southmead Hospital to try and find out as much as we can about Anna and her movements in the days before she went missing."

Summary: A trainee nurse who went missing from Bristol has been reportedly seen 10 times since a search for her began.


Nelo Smith, of Fishponds, Bristol was convicted of causing grievous bodily harm over the "horrific" assault. Smith, 24, attacked the 36-year-old man in Marshfield Road, Fishponds on 5 December in a dispute over a drug deal. The victim lost part of one hand and suffered severe trauma to his other hand and a leg, spending 16 hours in emergency surgery. Det Sgt Mark Newbury said: "Smith inflicted severe injuries on the victim, who lost more than three pints of blood before being operated on. "It was an horrific attack which has left the victim permanently disabled." Smith, of Marshfield Road, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday.

Summary: A machete attacker who left a man permanently disabled has been jailed for 14 years.


The Ralph Lauren outfit was in keeping with the theme of this year's ball, an homage to Japanese designer Rei Kawakubo, and won fashion plaudits from the moment she glided up the stairs. There have been close to 16,000 tweets just about Chopra, which means the country has been tweeting about her pretty much since waking up. ... is it really an advertisement for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pet "clean India" movement, locally known as Swacch Bharat Abhiyan? Because obviously the dress would be a highly effective cleaning mechanism. This seems to be by far the most popular theory around her dress and what it means. Some people have even tweeted directly to the prime minister, asking him to appoint her as an official "ambassador" for the project. The movement has used celebrities including cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan as ambassadors before, so as theories go it isn't too far off! We're just going to let this tweet speak for itself. The verdict in both India and the US is near unanimous - Priyanka Chopra simply won in that dress. Elle Magazine called the dress "FANCY", US Magazine declared that "Priyanka Chopra slayed" and Time Out New York picked her as one of its 10 best "favourite looks" at the Met Gala. In pictures: Met Gala's oddest outfits The press reactions in India have run along similar lines. The Times of India newspaper said that she "swept away the competition" while the Deccan Chronicle said she "looked like a princess". The sentiment on Twitter was not too far off. Some reports say that this is the world's longest trench coat - and with material like that up for grabs, it's an opportunity too good for any photoshop enthusiast worth his/her salt. It is unclear at time of writing if Guinness World Records have been contacted.

Summary: The Met Gala usually draws little interest in India, but this year actress Priyanka Chopra's appearance in a vast detective trench coat outfit has inspired jokes, memes and even profound symbolic interpretations.


Users were angry that clicking the cross to dismiss the box meant that they had agreed to the upgrade. Based on "customer feedback", Microsoft said that it had added another notification that provided customers with "an additional opportunity for cancelling the upgrade". The pop-up design had been described as a "nasty trick". Microsoft told the BBC it had modified the pop-up two weeks ago as a result of criticism: "We've added another notification that confirms the time of the scheduled upgrade and provides the customer an additional opportunity for cancelling or rescheduling the upgrade. "If the customer wishes to continue with their upgrade at the designated time, they can click 'OK' or close the notifications with no further action needed." Senior editor at PC World magazine Brad Chacos, who describes himself as a fan of the Windows 10 operating system, had previously described the use of the cross to mean people had agreed to the upgrade as "a nasty trick". He said: "I don't think that adding more pestering pop-ups improves the situation. At the very least they should add a large, obvious 'No, I don't want this' button." Mr Chacos has been a vocal critic of what he described as the "heavy-handed tactics that Microsoft's been using to force people into the upgrade". Previously, users had to press the cross to cancel the suggested upgrade, he pointed out, so the latest move is counter-intuitive - "akin to swapping out the brake and the accelerator in your car". Users have been sharing with the BBC their own experience of unwanted upgrades, suggesting that the process is difficult to cancel once it has begun. Havard Hughes' experience was typical of many. "Windows 10 update ran on my PC despite all my efforts to stop it, including dismissing the update several times and frantically trying to abort the installation as it started when I was halfway through writing an important e-mail. "My attempt to roll it back to Windows 7 resulted in the blue screen of death and a dead PC. I now have to reinstall my home computer from scratch because of this so-called 'free' upgrade. "As someone who paid for my software and was perfectly happy with my fully functional Windows 7 machine, this has been an absolute disaster."

Summary: Microsoft has u-turned over changes it made to a pop-up encouraging users to upgrade to Windows 10.


Salem, the state capital, hired a herd of 75 goats to munch their way through plants like Armenian blackberry in the city's largest park. But costs came to more than five times the city would have spent on human landscapers, a report found. The goats also ate native plants among the invasive species, the report added. The six-week pilot programme ended last November and there are no plans to renew it, city officials said. Aside from their cost, the goats left behind a "heavily fertilized area", the city's public works operations manager Mark Becktel told the Statesman Journal. The park was also said to have a "barnyard aroma" due to the goats' presence.

Summary: Oregon will not be renewing a scheme which uses goats to eat invasive species due to rising costs and complaints over the animals' odour.


25 October 2013 Last updated at 09:08 BST The mummies of an adult and a child were found at an old religious site in the capital Lima. Experts also found other offerings including the remains of guinea pigs and jars with cat designs. They're being described as one of the most important finds in more than 30 years. Check out Ricky's report to find out more about mummies and where else in the world they've been found...

Summary: Two ancient mummies more than a thousand years old have been found in Peru in South America.


The tourists resumed on 99-3 but slipped to 148-8 as five wickets fell for 15 runs, Junior Dala taking 5-34. Ben Stokes' brisk 27 helped England to 190 all out, setting the hosts a nominal 473 to win, but they were 5-0 after two overs when the rain came. England begin the first Test against South Africa in Durban on Boxing Day. The visitors had dominated the first two days of this opening warm-up game, but Zambia-born seamer Dala accounted for overnight batsmen Joe Root (39) and Gary Ballance (25) who added 50 for the fourth wicket. Keeper Jonny Bairstow was caught behind for a first-ball duck off left-armer Dieter Klein at the other end, before Moeen Ali (20) and Stokes, batting at 10, steadied the ship. However, it was spectacular thunder and lightning which ultimately denied them the opportunity to try to bowl the hosts out and force victory. England's final warm-up before the Tests is another three-day game against South Africa A at Pietermaritzburg, beginning on Sunday.

Summary: England's warm-up match against a South Africa Invitation XI was abandoned as a draw as heavy storms wrecked the third and final day in Potchefstroom.


The 28-year-old, who has 69 caps for his country and represented the British & Irish Lions, will join Quins next season. Roberts had turned down a deal to return to Cardiff Blues, where he spent six years before moving to France. "The whole club is ecstatic to have signed a player of Jamie's quality," said director of rugby Conor O'Shea. "He is massively ambitious and, as a role model to all of our players, he will be someone we can all learn from." Had Roberts opted to return to Wales, Blues would have had first refusal on Roberts's services under a Welsh Rugby Union agreement with the nation's four regions. Instead the Newport-born player, who has won the Six Nations three times with Wales, including two Grand Slams, will play in the Premiership at the Twickenham Stoop. Wales head coach Warren Gatland said earlier this month that a move to England would not preclude Roberts from selection for Wales. Under the so-called 'Gatland's Law', Wales-based players are likely to be favoured for Test selection over those who choose to play elsewhere. Roberts, who made his international debut in 2008, will also study part-time for a Masters degree in medical science at Cambridge University during his time with Quins. "Having played in Cardiff and in Paris, moving to London is a chance for me to experience and further develop my career in a different league," said Roberts. "My desire to compete and win at both club and international level remains as strong as ever." Roberts will link up with Harlequins in December, after the Rugby World Cup, and has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal which will run until the summer of 2018.

Summary: Harlequins have agreed a deal to sign Wales centre Jamie Roberts from French Top 14 side Racing Metro.


Media playback is not supported on this device The home team led 13-0 after 28 minutes thanks to Conor Murray's try and eight points from the boot of Johnny Sexton. But Wales hit back with Taulupe Faletau's try converted by replacement fly-half Rhys Priestland, whose 72nd-minute penalty edged Wales 16-13 ahead. Sexton's third penalty squared things and Priestland's late drop-goal attempt was off target in a breathless finale. With the clock in the red and fans' nerves shredded, both teams strove for the decisive score rather than settle for the draw. But the defences held out and when referee Jerome Garces finally called a halt, there was a collective exhaling of breath around the ground. It means Wales have not won back-to-back games in Ireland since 2000, while the Irish dream of a third consecutive title has not been fatally damaged. But Grand Slams and Triple Crowns will have to wait for another season after a first draw between the two sides in Dublin since 1974. With Ireland having lost Sean O'Brien and Rob Kearney in the week, Wales had to draft Liam Williams in at full-back after Gareth Anscombe's late withdrawal. And within 20 minutes replacement fly-half Priestland was on after Dan Biggar limped off with a foot injury. The Irish dominated the first half hour, with Wales unable to maintain possession and struggling to keep debutant CJ Stander and Tommy O'Donnell in check. Scrum-half Murray was the beneficiary as he dummied over from close range to help establish a 13-0 lead. But Priestland's boot, and Faletau's opportunism after the ball squirted out of an advancing scrum, somehow saw Wales back within three points at the break, and the boots of the fly-halves ensured the game ended level after a nerve-shredding second half. Wales' dominance at the scrum was the cornerstone of their fightback, but Ireland looked more creative behind and with Stander and Jamie Heaslip outstanding in the back row, met Wales' predominantly physical challenge head-on. Jamie Roberts ran straight for Wales and tackled hard and often, while Simon Zebo and Sexton cut lines for Ireland, with one second half break by the fly-half the outstanding moment of the match. Wales face Scotland at home on Saturday, 13 February - a side smarting from their latest Calcutta Cup defeat and who have not won in Cardiff since 2002. On the same day Ireland will take on the misfiring French at Stade de France, having beaten them as recently as last October when they won a World Cup pool match 24-9 in Cardiff. Ireland: Zebo; Trimble, Payne, Henshaw, Earls; Sexton, Murray; McGrath, Best, White, McCarthy, Toner, Stander, O'Donnell, Heaslip. Replacements: D Kearney for Earls (71), Madigan for Sexton (75), S. Cronin for Best (75), Furlong for White (63), Ryan for McCarthy (63), Ruddock for O'Donnell (48). Not Used: J Cronin, Marmion. Wales: L Williams; North, J Davies, Roberts, T James; Biggar, G Davies; Evans, Baldwin, Lee, Charteris, Jones, Warburton, Tipuric, Faletau. Replacements: Priestland for Biggar (21), L Williams for G. Davies (71), Jenkins for Evans (52), Owens for Baldwin (63), Francis

Summary: Ireland let a 13-point lead slip as Wales fought back for a draw in a compelling Six Nations match in Dublin.


Today, alongside her friend and fellow campaigner Najate Nait Ali, she became the first woman in France to receive a fine for covering her face in public. Ironically it is a punishment she welcomes. After six months campaigning against the new law she now has a platform on which to challenge it. Tomorrow Ms Ahmas and her supporters will appeal against the decision in the Court of Cassation. It will take months, possibly years, to exhaust the legal process here in France, but the path could lead all the way to a challenge in the European Court of Human Rights. Today's ruling carries implications not only for the French government but for other countries in Europe. Belgium, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Switzerland have all introduced, or are planning to introduce, similar legislation. Ms Ahmas's parents were not strict Muslims. She put on the niqab for the first time six years ago. She claims she once wore mini-skirts and liked to party before she rediscovered her faith. Her parents are moderates. The point is, she says, there is no-one who is "forcing" her to wear it. "I respect all the French laws but not this one," she said. "My life has become a living hell since April. I have been verbally and physically abused. I no longer have access to public services. Every day I have to fight for my basic rights." She is denied access to banks, shops and government offices. Bus drivers have refused to pick her up, she cannot find work. When she leaves home she carries a panic alarm and a pepper spray. "About a week after the law came into effect, I was peacefully walking down the street with my daughter, when a couple confronted me," she said. "The woman began to insult me, and my religion. This I could not accept. I answered back and her husband punched me in the face. All of this while my daughter was standing beside me." Secular France has a complicated relationship with religion. In recent years there has been a long-running debate on how far it is willing to go to accommodate Islam, without undermining the long-standing tradition of separating church and state. The bill that was passed in April had overwhelming cross-party support and was popular in polls across the country. It has proved equally popular in other countries. Those who support the bill say the fundamental part of integrating into Western society is showing your face. And yet what is surprising given the furore that surrounded the implementation of the bill, is that fewer than 100 women have so far been stopped by the police. No-one has yet received the maximum 150-euro fine. There are fewer than 10 cases currently in the courts. Is that because the justice system does not attach as much importance to the bill as the public? "The police have better things to do than hunt veiled women," said Nicolas Comte from the SGP police union. "Not to mention the damage it can do to police relations in certain communities. "I think my

Summary: Hind Ahmas is a French citizen, a 32-year-old divorced mother and a defiant wearer of the full-face veil - the niqab.


Robinson, 33, who was released by relegated Bolton Wanderers at the end of last season, has signed a one-month deal that runs until 26 October. Clark said: "I'd like to thank the board for allowing me to bring in Paul. "He is an experienced defender who will enhance our playing squad." Already without injured skipper Stephen Carr, who has a career-threatening knee injury, Clark last week lost season-long loan signing Paul Caddis, who is expected to be out until Christmas at the earliest once he has had shoulder surgery. The injuries have left us with just two fit senior defenders And, after losing David Murphy with a torn hamstring midway through the first half of Saturday's 5-0 home defeat by Barnsley, the Blues boss is now also without Pablo Ibanez, who is expected to be out for four weeks after breaking a bone in his foot. "While I have been impressed with the progress of our young defenders, the injuries have left us with just two fit senior defenders," added Clark. "So the acquisition of Paul was one we needed to make. "As a senior professional, Paul will give us that added experience which is always useful in this competitive division." Former England Under-21 international Robinson began his career with home-town club Watford before being signed by Gary Megson for Albion in 2003. After six years at The Hawthorns, a season-long loan move to Bolton was made permanent in 2010. But Robinson, who is expected to make his Blues debut in Saturday evening's clash with leaders Brighton at the Amex Stadium, has not played since finishing last season out on loan with Leeds United.

Summary: Birmingham City boss Lee Clark has responded to his side's string of defensive injuries by bringing in former West Bromwich Albion left-back Paul Robinson on a short-term deal.


The original Megaupload file-sharing site proved enormously popular and was thought to have about 50 million users a day at its peak. It was shut down in 2012, following accusations by the US that copyright pirates made heavy use of it. The new service would reinstate the accounts of all former users of the original Megaupload, said Mr Dotcom. Plans for the revived Megaupload were revealed in a series of tweets by the German-born entrepreneur, who now lives in New Zealand. He said it would be formally launched on 20 January - five years to the day since his home was raided by police investigating the "massive" amount of pirated material available via Megaupload. Since the raid, Mr Dotcom has waged a lengthy legal battle to fight accusations that he profited from others abusing Megaupload and to recover the assets seized at the time. He is also fighting attempts to extradite him to the US to face trial over his control of Megaupload. The tweets suggest that the new Megaupload service will involve the Bitcoin virtual currency. However, it is not clear whether it is being used as a payment system or as a way to track what people share via the service. It is also not clear how accounts created on the original service will be reinstated. Mr Dotcom wrote that emails would be sent to former users when the service was ready for them to rejoin it. Mr Dotcom has also said the 2017 version will: As well as sending messages about the new service, Mr Dotcom issued an appeal to former Megaupload staff to get in touch to help bring it to life. In the years since the raid, Mr Dotcom has dabbled in New Zealand politics and launched a separate file-sharing and storage service called Mega. He resigned from Mega's board of directors in 2013, and since then the company's other investors have taken control and run it separately.

Summary: Net entrepreneur Kim Dotcom plans to relaunch the Megaupload web storage system in January 2017.


The former Dr Feelgood guitarist, 67, was given 10 months to live after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but was given the all clear in April. Johnson, who lives in Southend, says he now hopes to fulfil ambitions including playing with Bob Dylan. "I'm finding it hard to mentally adjust to the idea that I can plan," he said. Johnson underwent 11 hours of radical surgery at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge to take out the 3kg tumour. The operation also involved removing his pancreas, parts of his stomach, spleen and small and large intestines. He told BBC Essex: "You go in and see someone and he says three words that take about three seconds - you've got cancer. "Bang, your universe has changed, absolutely and irrevocably." After being given his terminal diagnosis, Johnson embarked on a farewell tour last year and recorded an album with The Who's Roger Daltrey. But medics found he had a rare and curable form of the cancer when one of his doctor friends started to question why he was still feeling fairly well several months after he had been told he had less than a year to live. Johnson said despite finding it tough to grasp the concept that he could think about the future, he does hope to tour again next year and release more music. "I was very, very weak when I came out and slowly coming to terms with the idea that the end is not nigh - that I'm not facing the end," he said. "Previously there wasn't a future so I was living in the moment. "People would ask when I was going to die, have you fulfilled all your ambitions and I would have to say 'yes'. "But perhaps one thing, I would love to play with Bob Dylan... because I worship him. "I'm almost fit again and in the new year I will start playing again, doing gigs, and hopefully I'm going to sit down, scratch my head and write some songs and make some records. "But it's all a bit vague." The past four years have been fulfilling professionally. Julien Temple's 2009 documentary Oil City Confidential reminded people of Dr Feelgood's legacy and introduced a new audience to their music. A stint as an actor in the hit US TV series Game of Thrones has also been a highlight for Johnson. "I went over to Ireland to do the first part of filming and realised, 'man, this is a big, huge production," he said. "There's one guy and his sole gig is to make sure the candles haven't burnt down. "This is so different from rock 'n' roll - for one thing you get up much earlier in the morning."

Summary: Wilko Johnson says he has found it "difficult" coming to terms with still being alive after being told he had terminal cancer.


The body of Leonne Weeks was found in Dinnington, Rotherham, on Monday at about 11:00 GMT. An 18-year-old man is being quizzed over her murder and a woman, 26, is being held on suspicion of assisting an offender. Her family said they were "devastated at the loss of our beautiful daughter and sister Leonne". "She was very much loved and will be missed by all of us," they added. For live updates and more across Yorkshire Rebecca Staples, principal of Dinnington High School, of which Leonne was a pupil, said the community was "reeling". "We have extra security at school at the moment because we wanted to be sure ourselves and want parents to be sure that everyone is absolutely safe," she added. "I think there's also a feeling of underlying anger that something like this could have happened in such a close community to one of our own. "She was a lovely student, a lively student and it's a sad loss." A post-mortem examination took place on Wednesday and found she had suffered multiple stab wounds, South Yorkshire Police said. Temporary Det Ch Insp Martin Tate added: "Leonne's family have had their entire lives turned upside down over the last couple of days and are utterly devastated." Police have been granted an extension to the murder suspect's custody as they continue with inquiries. Friends and family posted Facebook appeals for Leonne's whereabouts on Monday morning after she failed to return home. By 18:00, comments hoping she would be found safe had changed to well wishes to the family after "heartbreaking news". Patrols have been increased in the area to reassure the community and anyone with information is urged to make contact.

Summary: A 16-year-old girl found on a path had been stabbed to death, police said.


The victory parade started at Jubilee Square in the city with the team later taking to the stage at Victoria Park. Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri said it was "unbelievable" the whole city had seemingly turned up to celebrate. Rock band Kasabian, who formed in Leicester in 1997, also performed for the crowd in the park. Ranieri added: "I think this [the crowd] is because the team won but also they played with the heart, with the soul and I think the people understand this." He later cried "keep dreaming, don't wake up", during an on-stage interview to thunderous roars from the approving crowd. The champions were 5,000-1 to win the title at the start of the season. But the Foxes overcame any doubters when they were presented with the trophy after their final home game of the season against Everton on 7 May. Highlights of the club's season, including goals from striker Jamie Vardy and PFA Player of the Year Riyad Mahrez, as well as memorable quotes from Ranieri, were played on the park's big screens during the evening's celebrations. Dave Wade, BBC News Online Cancel Glastonbury. We've already had this summer's best festival. Victoria Park was a sea of blue and white as almost a quarter of a million people came out to see the fantastic Foxes parade their trophy. "A once in a lifetime experience" was how people described it to me again and again. "It's absolutely fantastic - I wouldn't have missed this for the world," said Laura Day, there with her family and two young boys. Gulab Mistry said: "It's been a brilliant day - we'll never see anything like this ever again." The thing that struck me most was just how joyous the atmosphere was - everyone was out for a good time. Flags waved furiously and the crowd noise rose to deafening levels as the team arrived on stage. As Vardy's 11 goals in 11 straight games were replayed on the big screen the cheers were as big as when they were actually scored. And then - surprise. Kasabian. Fittingly, the band who have stuck close to their Leicester roots, started their set, saying: "This one is for the underdogs." I'll leave the last words to Lee Jobber, a man who's famous for drumming at the King Power, who summed it up better than I could. "I'm struggling to hold back the tears," he said. "If this doesn't pull the city together, nothing will." Earlier, there was travel disruption across the city, with all park and ride sites shut and road closures brought forward early. Hundreds of train commuters were also seen queuing in the Leicestershire village of Narborough, with CrossCountry forced to apologise due to the "extremely busy" network. The city council had warned people to expect disruption and to travel in advance of the parade. Leicester became champions of England for the first time in their 132-year history on 2 May when Tottenham failed to beat Chelsea.

Summary: More than 240,000 people lined the streets to watch Leicester City parade on open-top buses in celebration of their Premier League title win.


The roof of the house on Bashurst Hill in Itchingfield was spotted alight at 00:30 BST. West Sussex Fire & Rescue sent four engines to fight the blaze and all occupants were accounted for. Sussex Police said the cause of the blaze was unknown but there was nothing to suggest it was deliberate.

Summary: One person has been taken to hospital after a serious fire gutted a house in West Sussex during the early hours on Saturday.


The 24-year-old is on a season-long loan deal with Sheffield United and both clubs confirmed on Monday he will see out the campaign at Bramall Lane. Ebanks-Landell has scored five goals in 21 games for the League One leaders. "He has been superb and it's fantastic for us and him he will be here until the end of the campaign," Blades boss Chris Wilder told the club website.

Summary: Wolves defender Ethan Ebanks-Landell has signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract at the Championship club.


Richard Hilary, 66, is accused of committing 15 offences while he was a teacher at the Wavell School in Farnborough. The alleged victims were under the age of 16 at the time. Mr Hilary, of Northend Lane, Droxford, has been bailed to appear before Basingstoke magistrates on 2 May.

Summary: A man has been charged with sexually attacking girls while he worked at a secondary school in Hampshire in the late 1970s and early 1980s.


The Premier League champions were the last surviving English team in this season's competition. But, despite a spirited second-leg display, a 1-1 draw meant Atletico progressed via a 2-1 aggregate win. "The whole club, from the supporters to the players to the owners can be immensely proud," said Shakespeare. "We had them rattled with the effort and commitment we showed. It's no discredit to lose to a team of that calibre. "I've just said to the players that they should want more of this and they've agreed that that's what they want. "All players want to play at the highest level and the Champions League is the highest level but we have to get back to winning ways in the Premier League now." Seeking to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit, Leicester fell further behind to Saul Niguez's header in the first half on Tuesday, meaning they required three goals to progress. The Foxes dominated the second half and gave themselves hope when Jamie Vardy finished from close range on the hour mark. But, despite sending on Leonardo Ulloa for Shinji Okazaki at half-time and leading the shot count 17-2 after the break, they were unable to breach a resolute Atletico defence for a second time. "In the first half, we played really well but the goal changes the game plan - we knew we had to score three - so I had to make the change," Shakespeare told BT Sport. "In terms of effort, commitment, application - as a group we were tremendous. "The momentum was with us when Jamie scored but it just wasn't to be." Shakespeare was appointed Leicester manager until the end of the season following the sacking of Claudio Ranieri in February. The 53-year-old, previously Ranieri's assistant, oversaw six wins in his first six games to steer the Foxes away from the relegation zone. When asked about his future, he replied: "It's not in my hands. It's in the club's hands. I've said we'd sit down at the end of the season. I'm more than happy to do that before if it arises but the contract says until the end of the season. "I've enjoyed it, pitting your wits against one of the best managers in the world, one of the best sides in the world. "Now is a time to reflect and I'm sure at the end of the season I'll be able to reflect on my own performance as well as the club's." Ex-England defender Danny Mills on BBC Radio 5 live: "Ranieri wasn't on anybody's radar and clearly they went for a big name and it worked. "There's just part of me that feels a little bit sorry for Craig Shakespeare because the same thing might happen again. "He almost becomes unemployable because wherever he goes. If he goes in as a number two, the moment you have a bad game [people will think] he's going to want the job and someone's going to get sacked. "So no-one is going to want to employ him as a number two. Does he get a big job

Summary: Manager Craig Shakespeare challenged his Leicester team to reach the Champions League again after their quarter-final loss to Atletico Madrid.


Hugh Richard Louis Grosvenor, previously known by the honorary title Earl Grosvenor, has so far kept out of the glare of publicity that once contributed to his father becoming affected by depression. But he attracted headlines after throwing a lavish 21st birthday party for 800 guests - dress code "black tie and neon" - which has been estimated at costing £5m. The seventh Duke of Westminster studied countryside management at Newcastle University. He works as an account manager for Bio-bean - a green technology company which recycles waste coffee grounds into advanced biofuels and biochemicals. He was the youngest and wealthiest person to be asked by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to be godparent to Prince George, in 2013. The duke attended a state primary before going to a private day school close to his home in Cheshire, and then Ellesmere College, a boarding school in Shropshire. He becomes the new Duke of Westminster as the eldest male descendant of the late duke. He has two elder sisters - Lady Tamara Grosvenor and Lady Edwina Grosvenor, who is married to historian and television presenter Dan Snow. His younger sister is Lady Viola Grosvenor. His mother Natalia, Duchess of Westminster, is one of the Duke of Cambridge's godparents. Source: Forbes List Along with his title, the duke inherits the family's country seat, Eaton Hall in Cheshire. The Grosvenor family has called the hall their home since the 15th Century. It was there at his 21st birthday party in January 2012 that comedian Michael McIntyre and the hip hop duo Rizzle Kicks provided the entertainment and Prince Harry was among the guests. It was also reported that guests who wanted to give a present were asked to add to his large wine collection. "The party was simply amazing - a birthday and a party I will never forget. It is the beginning of a new era in my life and I look forward to the challenges that lie ahead," the duke told the Chester Chronicle shortly afterwards. In 2013 Vanity Fair described him as "baby-faced" and "absurdly rich", while the Tatler List once declared: "Hughie's a Newcastle graduate with his own wine collection who goes wild for girls in neon." It added that after inheriting his father's estate he would "own half of London".

Summary: The sudden death of billionaire landowner and philanthropist the Duke of Westminster means his 25-year-old son Hugh has now inherited an estate worth £9bn.


Edmund, 22, won 6-3 3-6 6-2 in a rain-delayed match to set up a last-eight tie against top-seeded Milos Raonic. The Canadian beat Croatia's Borna Coric 6-3 7-6 (7-2) in Florida. At the Rio Open, Britain's Jamie Murray and doubles partner Bruno Soares beat Marcus Daniell and Marcelo Demonliner 6-4 6-2 to reach the semi-finals. They will face Argentines Andres Molteni and Diego Schwartzman next. Meanwhile, British number four Aljaz Bedene lost 7-5 7-5 in the second round of the Open 13 in Marseille to Frenchman Lucas Pouille.

Summary: British number three Kyle Edmund progressed to the Delray Beach Open quarter-finals with victory over Taiwan's Lu Yen-hsun on Thursday.


At least 114 people died and some 700 were injured in last week's blast. Residents are demanding compensation and firms have seen their assets damaged and production disrupted. Thousands had to evacuate their homes after toxic chemicals were detected in the air following the blasts at the world's tenth-busiest port. Based on official Chinese media reports, bank Credit Suisse estimates the losses could amount to $1-1.5bn (Â£640-957m). Ratings agency Fitch though warned the bill could be much higher. "Claims from the blasts are likely to undermine the financial performance of some regional players and those property and casualty insurers with high risk accumulation in the affected areas," Fitch said. Local Chinese insurers are expected to bear the brunt of the costs. Investigations into the cause of the blast are still ongoing and the damage is still being assessed. Aside from the actual damage, a number of factories near the blast site have halted operations leading to losses that could also be compensated by insurers. Japanese car maker Toyota said more than half its China production capacity would be affected at least through Wednesday. The company said it had suspended all three production lines at its plant near Tianjin, which can produce 530,000 vehicles a year. The car maker also said it could divert shipments to the ports of Shanghai and Dalian in response to the severe logistical problems resulting from the Tianjin damage. Thousands of imported Volkswagen, Toyota, Hyundai and Renault cars, parked near the blast site were damaged in the explosion. Operations of electronics company Panasonic, logistics firm Singamas Container Holdings and of US maker of agricultural machinery Deere & Co. have also been disrupted. More on the deadly Tianjin blast: China explosions: Doubts raised over chemical licences Potent chemical mix behind blasts What we know about explosions The questions being asked by Chinese citizens 'Hero' firefighters hailed 'Like the end of the world': Residents' stories

Summary: Insurance claims after the deadly Tianjin blast could far exceed official estimates, Fitch ratings agency has warned.


New government guidance says written parental permission must be obtained to use students' biometric data. Pupils themselves will also be allowed to refuse to participate. Schools can use fingerprinting or face scanning for recording attendance, checking out library books, paying for lunch or accessing school buildings. Last year the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) estimated that about 30% of secondaries in England were using biometric data. The new advice, which is now being consulted on, will come into effect from September 2013. Schools Minister Nick Gibb said the use of biometrics in schools was a sensitive issue and schools should be in no doubt of their responsibilities. "I have heard from many angry parents after they have learned that their children's personal data was being used by schools without their knowledge," said Mr Gibb. "The new legislation gives the power back to parents, as it requires parental consent before the information can be collected. "In the age of the internet, identity and the integrity of biometric data are of increasing importance. Young people need to understand from an early age the sensitivity of such personal data." ASCL said schools and colleges had good reason to invest in biometric systems for canteens and libraries. The association said the system prevented fraud, stopped money being lost and meant students eligible for free school meals could take them up without being stigmatised. Brian Lightman, general secretary of ASCL, said: "It's right that parents give their consent to use biometric data, just as they do for taking photographs. "When the legislation was first proposed, we were looking at a hugely bureaucratic and costly procedure for getting permission which would have been a nightmare for schools. "The government listened to concerns and has streamlined the process considerably so that it is as straightforward as seeking consent to take photos or go on school trips. "This is a sensible way forward that should reassure parents and meet the needs of schools and colleges."

Summary: Schools in England will be banned from taking pupils' fingerprints and using face-recognition technology unless they get permission from parents.


Media playback is not supported on this device Carl Meyer, Sam Hobbs and Angus O'Brien crossed in a ten-minute first-half purple patch, with O'Brien's boot making it 24-12 at the break. Edinburgh's Nasi Manu and Chris Dean got first-half tries and Viliame Mata's late score made it close. O'Brien's 78th-minute penalty sealed the win to ensure the visitors are only above Zebre and Treviso in the table. Edinburgh's snappy early handling paid off in the 10th minute as number eight Manu took advantage of a huge overlap following a break by wing Mike Allen, Jason Tovey converting against his former team. But O'Brien quickly pulled back a penalty, and converted after Carl Meyer tore through from 30 metres following a comedy steal by hooker Thomas Rhys Thomas from the back of an Edinburgh maul. Prop Hobbs crashed over from close range with O'Brien again converting, but moments later Dean finished off another fluid move from the visitors' back-line. Then O'Brien made it four tries in 10 minutes, setting up the score, finishing it off from Sam Beard's kick through and adding the extras after 27 minutes. It took a further 37 minutes for the next score to arrive, with both head coaches making a string of replacements to try to break the deadlock. Phil Burleigh came close after a Blair Kinghorn break, but giant replacement Mata, an Olympic Gold medallist with Fiji sevens, rumbled over with Duncan Weir's conversion setting up a tense finale. Tyler Morgan's break almost allowed the Dragons to hit back only for Damian Hoyland to pull off a vital interception, before the roles were reversed at the other end as Morgan intercepted from Hoyland. O'Brien sent over the late penalty to earn the Dragons' fourth successive home win in all competitions, leaving an enterprising Edinburgh side to travel home pointless despite sharing the six tries. Dragons flanker Ollie Griffiths was named man of the match. Newport Gwent Dragons: Carl Meyer; Pat Howard, Sam Beard, Jack Dixon, Ashton Hewitt; Angus O'Brien, Tavis Knoyle; Sam Hobbs, Thomas Rhys Thomas, Brok Harris, Nick Crosswell, Matthew Screech, Lewis Evans (capt), Ollie Griffiths, Ed Jackson. Replacements: Rhys Buckley, Phil Price, Lloyd Fairbrother, James Thomas, Nic Cudd, Sarel Pretorius, Geraint Rhys Jones, Tyler Morgan. Edinburgh: Blair Kinghorn; Damien Hoyland, Chris Dean, Phil Burleigh, Michael Allen; Jason Tovey, Sean Kennedy; Jack Cosgrove, Neil Cochrane (capt), Murray McCallum, Fraser McKenzie, Ben Toolis, Magnus Bradbury, Jamie Ritchie, Nasi Manu. Replacements: Stuart McInally, Kyle Whyte, Felipe Arregui, Lewis Carmichael, Viliame Mata, Sam Hidalgo-Clyne, Duncan Weir, Glenn Bryce. Referee: Frank Murphy (IRFU) Assistant referees: Leo Colgan (IRFU), Rhys Thomas (WRU) Citing commissioner: Paul Thomas (WRU) TMO: Brian MacNeice (IRFU)

Summary: Newport Gwent Dragons held on against Edinburgh to move up to ninth in the table.


Coca-Cola maintained the top-spot, but sales of its sugar-free alternative fell by 6.6%, according to new figures by trade publication Beverage Digest. Diet Pepsi sales fell by more than 5%. Nonetheless, both companies posted a modest increase in overall sales in 2014. Once a common sight on dining tables across the country, fizzy drinks have fallen out of favour in the US over the past decade. Low-calorie alternatives that replace sugar with sweeteners such as aspartame have also declined in popularity, due to concerns about the side-effects of their ingredients. Consequently, sales of healthier alternatives have risen sharply. Bottled water flew off the shelves in 2014, boosting Nestle's sales by 9%. Energy drinks and cold coffees also increased in popularity. "There has been a tremendous migration to other categories in recent years," John Sicher, editor of Beverage Digest, told the BBC. Concerns by some consumers about "obesity and health and wellness" have led to greater scrutiny of the ingredients used by big brands, he added. The likes of Coca-Cola and Pepsi are now trying to get "calorie levels lower with the use of natural sweeteners". Coke recently released Coca-Cola Life, which is made with stevia sweetener and has 27 calories per 100mL, compared with 42 for regular Coke. The company's overall sales rose last year for the first time since 2000. Despite the decline in fizzy drink sales, the overall refreshment beverage market in the US grew by 2.2% - the strongest rate for several years, according to New York's Beverage Marketing Corporation. The consultancy added that the US drinks business was worth $160bn in 2014.

Summary: Pepsi outsold Diet Coke last year to become the second most popular carbonated drink in the US, as health-conscious consumers continued to shun products with artificial sweeteners.


At a ceremony held at Stirling Castle - where the museum is located, Prince William officially launched the Thin Red Line Appeal. The fund-raising campaign hopes to secure backing of £4m by 2019 to redevelop the museum. The Prince said that he was "honoured" to be the patron of the appeal. On arrival at the ceremony, the prince was met by the Earl of Mar and Kellie, hereditary keeper of Stirling Castle, who presented him with the key to the castle. William was then escorted around the current museum by Col AK Miller, viewing key exhibits including The Thin Red Line painting which depicts the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War in 1854. He spoke with pupils from the Queen Victoria School, whose parents serve in the Armed Forces - asking them about school life, their future ambitions - and also which football team they support. During the visit, William also met Lt Col Alexander Grant, 70, who is in a painting depicting fighting in Aden, now part of Yemen, in 1967. Mr Grant said: "He seemed to be an extremely interested individual and easy to talk to and quite pleasant to chat with." In a speech at the ceremony, Prince William said: "I am honoured to be patron of the Thin Red Line Appeal, to ensure that the history of one of Scotland's most iconic regiments can be preserved as part of the nation's story here in Stirling." Col Miller said: "We were very fortunate to get Prince William as patron for the Thin Red Line Appeal." He added that since the museum lost its Ministry of Defence funding in 2012, it has been entirely self-supporting. The museum recently received news that it is to be supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The prince said he is "confident" the £4m target is achievable.

Summary: Prince William has launched an appeal to secure the future of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum in Stirling.


New Hibernian boss Neil Lennon takes his side to Falkirk, who finished second above the Easter Road side on goal difference last season. Newly-promoted sides Dunfermline and Ayr United are at home to Dumbarton and Raith Rovers, respectively. Falkirk host Hibs again in the New Year fixtures, with Raith Rovers at home to Fife rivals Dunfermline. Scottish Championship fixtures 2016-17 Scottish League One Fixtures 2016-17 Scottish League Two Fixtures 2016-17 6 August Dundee United v Queen of the South Ayr United v Raith Rovers St Mirren v Morton Dunfermline Athletic v Dumbarton Falkirk v Hibernian Ayr United v Dumbarton Dundee United v St Mirren Dunfermline Athletic v Falkirk Hibernian v Raith Rovers Morton v Queen of the South Falkirk v Hibernian St Mirren v Morton Dumbarton v Dundee United Queen of the South v Ayr United Raith Rovers v Dunfermline Athletic All fixtures and kick-off times are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made.

Summary: Relegated Dundee United open their Championship campaign at home to Queen of the South on 6 August.


The couple took part in ceremonies at Dublin's Glasnevin Cemetery. They paid tribute to Victoria Cross recipients and to the almost 500 people who died in the failed 1916 rebellion against Britain rule. The couple's four-day visit to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland will end later on Friday. It will culminate with an event hosted by the British ambassador in Dublin. The royal couple spoke with Irish politicians on Friday, including Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Enda Kenny and Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams. Mr Adams said the prince had commiserated with him over the death of Martin McGuinness, the IRA paramilitary-turned-peacemaker who died in March. The pair "enjoyed some banter" about which of them was the oldest, added Mr Adams. On Friday, the prince and the Republic of Ireland's Arts and Heritage Minister Heather Humphreys laid wreaths at the Cross of Sacrifice in Glasnevin Cemetery that honours those killed during the two world wars. The prince also took part in a ceremony unveiling stones remembering the four Irish soldiers who were awarded Victoria Crosses 100 years ago. He toured the republican plot in the cemetery and visited the graves of Michael Collins and Éamon de Valera. After that, he unveiled another wreath at a wall in Glasnevin that remembers all those who died during the Easter Rising in 1916. On Thursday, Prince Charles tried his hand at hurling at Kilkenny Castle. He and the Duchess of Cornwall also enjoyed a demonstration of the ancient Irish sport. Their visit to the Republic of Ireland, which followed a stay in Northern Ireland, was at the request of the British government. They also visited the Curragh Military Camp, where Irish UN peace-keeping soldiers are trained. On Thursday morning, the Royals visited a farmers' market in Kilkenny, and they met some of the thousands of people who had lined the streets there. The couple left Northern Ireland on Wednesday, after Prince Charles opened a garden of remembrance for police officers killed on duty in Northern Ireland. They also visited the Seamus Heaney Homeplace Centre in Bellaghy, where they met members of the poet's family.

Summary: The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have honoured Irishmen who fought for Britain and all the people who died in the 1916 Easter Rising.


During the Troubles, the army base was situated right beside the GAA ground. The meeting was revealed during the filming of the True North documentary, 'Crossmaglen Field of Dreams'. During the Troubles, a group of local children, brought together by Crossmaglen Rangers, formed what was to become one of the greatest Gaelic football teams in the country. Two of those boys, Oisín McConville and John McEntee, who graduated through the underage ranks went on to help 'Cross' win its first All-Ireland club championship in 1996. The 1970s saw an increased Army presence in Northern Ireland, and the building of a base in the largely Catholic town was a cause of contention for many residents. The club chose to ignore the Troubles as best it could and became determined to be known for sporting greatness. Oisín and John recall how they were too busy playing football to get involved in politics. Oisín said: "Despite what was going on, we were still determined to be successful on the field." "We were far too busy playing football and getting on with life," John said. During filming, Oisín reveals how he was contacted by a former soldier, who was once stationed at Crossmaglen. The former soldier, who is now involved in reconciliation work, meets Oisín on the club pitch and they discuss what that time was like for the team and for soldiers. In 2014, Oisín and John became managers of Cross and began their pursuit of the 2016 All-Ireland Club Championship. The film follows them as they guide the next generation of players to hoped-for victory at Dublin's Croke Park. Since 1996, the team has won 19 county championships, 11 Ulster club trophies and five more all-Ireland finals. The programme focuses on the daily lives of the players and managers, including the squad's oldest member, Paul Hearty. Married with four children, Paul works as a milkman six days a week before football training in the evenings. We also meet Jamie Clarke, a rising star in Gaelic football, who wants to see if there is more to life for him than GAA. He causes shockwaves by leaving the club mid-season to go to New York. Producer Natalie Maynes said: "For years, Crossmaglen has lived with the reputation of being at the heart of 'bandit country'. "But with unique access to the town's senior Gaelic football team over a two-year-period, we were able to gain an insight into the untold story of life beyond the label, and to discover how this remarkable frontier community has turned what could have been a siege mentality, into a formula for victory." Assistant producer Thomas Niblock said: "From a sporting point of view, the reward for gaining two years of unrestricted access was a front row seat to the real Crossmaglen Rangers. "No buff, no polish - instead we witnessed Cross during their most intimate and sacred moments. We were also able to document the humanity and exacting toll on a club in pursuit of sporting excellence." True North: Crossmaglen Field of Dreams is on BBC One Northern Ireland at 21:00

Summary: A former soldier who was stationed in Crossmaglen during the Troubles has met one of the players involved in a GAA team in the south Armagh town.


In his Autumn Statement Philip Hammond said growth predictions had been cut as a result of the Brexit vote. As widely expected, he unveiled a fuel duty freeze and more cash for housing, transport and digital infrastructure. Labour said the government was "unprepared and ill-equipped" for Brexit and had "no vision". Mr Hammond told MPs the UK's deficit would no longer be cleared by 2020 - with the target instead "as early as possible" afterwards. Mr Hammond said the statement - his first major Commons event as chancellor - came exactly five months after a Brexit vote which "will change the course of Britain's history", making it "more urgent than ever" to tackle long-term economic weaknesses. Presenting the Office for Budget Responsibility's forecasts, he said borrowing would hit £68.2bn this year and £59bn next year, compared with the March forecast of £55.5bn and £38.8bn. The OBR said the referendum result meant potential growth in the current Parliament would be 2.4 percentage points lower than forecast in March. Government finances are forecast to be £122bn worse off than in the spring. Among the chancellor's announcements were: Mr Hammond said the government would prioritise "additional high-value investment" on infrastructure, which would be funded by additional borrowing. He paid tribute to his predecessor George Osborne but said he would now follow three new fiscal rules: to balance the books "as early as possible in the next Parliament", for public sector net debt to be falling as a share of GDP by the end of Parliament and for welfare spending to be within a cap. The OBR based its forecasts on the assumption that the UK would leave the EU in April 2019 - two years after the government's deadline for triggering negotiations with Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty. It also assumed new trading arrangements would slow import and export growth for a decade and that migration would be restricted. It said the increased borrowing would result from weak tax receipts and lower than expected growth predictions as a result of June's vote to leave the European Union. Based on its assumptions around Brexit - the government has not yet revealed the details of its negotiating plan - it predicted the referendum result would account for an extra £58bn of borrowing. This included a predicted £16bn increase as a result of lower migration and £18.1bn because of lower productivity growth. The OBR said its forecasts for Brexit were "uncertain", and they were disputed by Conservative MP John Redwood, who said: "Their forecast probably is too low, their borrowing forecast is far too high, and we'll get good access to the single market once we're out of the EU." The Economists for Brexit group said the OBR had "assumed a pessimistic outlook for the UK economy outside the EU, based on bad economic policy-making". At the end of his speech, Mr Hammond revealed the Autumn Statement would be scrapped in future years, saying there was no need for major tax changes to be made twice a year. Instead, he added to laughter from MPs, there would

Summary: The UK economy is "resilient" despite forecasts that government finances will be £122bn worse off than previously expected by 2020, the chancellor said.


1 June 2017 Last updated at 12:50 BST Although kids aren't able to vote, the decisions made in the election will have a big impact on the lives of all children across the country. But with so many different political parties competing with each other, we're giving you the lowdown on the main ones. Find out all you need to know about the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) in Newsround's 60-second guide.

Summary: There's a general election coming up on 8 June, when adults will vote to decide who will run the UK.


A white van hit pedestrians on London Bridge at about 22:00 BST on Saturday before three men got out and stabbed people in nearby Borough Market. Seven people died and 48 were injured. The suspects were shot dead by police. Gareth - who did not want to give his surname - told BBC Wales: "We were fearful for our lives." He said: "We were at dinner in Borough Market last night and we were just about to leave the restaurant and all of a sudden we heard a bang and people were running down the street and then starting to lock themselves in the restaurant across the street. Gareth described "a lot of chaos, people scared, not knowing what was going on, glasses dropping, screams" and realised "something bad was about to happen". With his fiancee, heavily pregnant friend and her partner, he took a lift upstairs and hid in a toilet cubicle, keeping his foot pressed against the door. "I looked downstairs and a guy had come in with a big knife that looked like a machete," he added. "We were locked in the bathroom for about an hour. There was screaming outside and smashing glasses. "We were fearful for our lives. It was a horrendous experience." While in the toilet, he called his sister Llinos in Cardiff, who described being "absolutely terrified, sick, shaking" and thinking at first it was a joke. But she called South Wales Police and praised their efforts to keep her calm and giving her advice to pass on to her brother until London officers arrived at the scene. Political leaders in Wales have expressed shock and concern at the attack. First Minister Carwyn Jones said: "This was an appalling, cowardly attack on innocent people simply enjoying a summer evening. "Our thoughts are with the victims and families and I would like to thank the emergency services for their swift and brave response. I am being kept fully informed and I ask all of us to remain vigilant. "Wales stands with London again and we will not be cowed, we will not change our way of life, or give into fear and let division win." It is the third terror attack in the UK in three months, following the car and knife attack in Westminster in March, which left five people dead, and the Manchester bombing on 22 May, in which 22 people were killed. Most parties have suspended national general election campaigning and the prime minister has chaired a meeting of the government's Cobra emergency committee. Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies tweeted: "Reports from London are truly horrifying. Speechless at this brutality on our streets." Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood said it was a "another devastating attack", adding that the party "extends its condolences to the people affected and the emergency services that work so hard in these difficult circumstance. "People deserve to live their lives without fear, and we must come together to reject hate. Mark Williams, leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, tweeted: "My thoughts & prayers are with London this morning.

Summary: A Welsh man caught up in the London terror attack has described how he and his friends had to hide from an attacker in a restaurant toilet.


Police in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur state, fired tear gas at protesters throwing stones and burning tyres in the streets, witnesses said. Several protesters chanted slogans calling for the government's downfall. Since June, Sudan has seen sporadic protests against government austerity measures, including fuel subsidy cuts. The country's authorities have been trying to cut spending since Sudan lost three-quarters of its oil revenue when South Sudan seceded last year. Demonstrators in Nyala chanted "No to high prices" and "People want to change the regime", according to witnesses. Bothina Mohmed Ahmed, a spokeswoman for the state of South Darfur, said it was not known how the six deaths had happened, and that an investigation had been launched. Opposition activists and media accused the police of using live ammunition. The protests started on Monday when local students "rejected the price of transport announced by the government", Ms Ahmed said, adding that "other groups" had joined the protests and attacked government buildings. "This has been happening on the main roads and in the main market area. There's been some damage to buildings," African Union-UN peacekeeping mission spokesman Christopher Cycmanick told AFP. The anti-austerity protests in Sudan began in June among students in Khartoum, but have since spread to other social groups and areas. They had recently dwindled as a result of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which began on 20 July. Until this year, Sudan had escaped the unrest characteristic of recent uprisings in Arab countries such as neighbouring Egypt, but correspondents say economic hardship caused by austerity has led to growing dissatisfaction with President Omar al-Bashir.

Summary: Six people have been killed in violent protests against high transport prices in the Darfur region of western Sudan, local officials say.


Gareth Clubb called for Neil McEvoy's Adjudication Panel for Wales hearing on 2 and 3 March to be delayed. Plaid's spring conference is being held in Newport on 3 and 4 March. The Adjudication Panel for Wales has been asked to comment. Mr Clubb said the clash "could lead to an erosion in public trust" in the work of the panel. Mr McEvoy, a Plaid AM for South Wales Central and the party's group leader on Cardiff council, is facing a tribunal over allegations he brought the authority into disrepute in his role as a local councillor. BBC Wales reported in January that the case, referred to the tribunal by the Ombudsman, apparently relates to whether a comment was made to a council officer in a threatening way. In a letter to the panel, Mr Clubb said the Fairwater councillor "will be speaking at the conference and we would not wish his speech to be disturbed either by his appearance at a panel or by his having to prepare for an imminent hearing". He said the case "could have been heard at almost any point in November through February on a date that would not have conflicted with a critical date in the political calendar". Mr Clubb, who has served as Plaid's chief executive since last September, said timetabling the hearing for the day of the conference gave the "appearance of political interference, even if the date clash is entirely coincidental. "I fear that scheduling Mr McEvoy's case to coincide with our spring conference fails this test and could lead to an erosion in public trust in the work of the panel." In the letter Mr Clubb suggests it could be seen "that the panel is trying to unfairly prevent [Mr McEvoy's] appearance at conference". He said an "impartial decision" would rightly determine that the "proposed date is manifestly unfair to Mr McEvoy". Mr Clubb, who said the dates of the conference had been public knowledge since November, called for the hearing date to be changed so it avoided the conference and the "formal local election period". Council elections take place on 4 May.

Summary: The scheduling of a tribunal into the behaviour of a Plaid Cymru AM at the same time as his party's conference gives the appearance of political interference, the party's chief executive has said.