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In Wales, councils are responsible for funding and overseeing schools. But in England, Mr Osborne's plan will mean local authorities will cease to have a role in providing education. Academies are directly funded by central government and head teachers have more freedom over admissions and to change the way the school works. It is a significant development in the continued divergence of schools systems on either side of Offa's Dyke. And although the Welsh Government will get extra cash to match the money for English schools to extend the school day, it can spend it on any devolved policy area. Ministers have no plans to follow suit. At the moment, governing bodies are responsible for setting school hours and they need ministerial permission to make significant changes. There are already more than 2,000 secondary academies in England and its extension to all state schools is unlikely to shake the Welsh Government's attachment to what they call a "community, comprehensive model" for schools. It rejects claims that freedom given to academies can help drive up standards, and it points to academy-free Scotland as the best performing school system in the UK. Education Minister Huw Lewis said there was "very little evidence to suggest" academies have a positive impact in driving up standards and Wales would not be following the model. "The Tories have wasted hundreds of millions of pounds on academies and free schools and as the Chancellor finalises his budget plans to slash vital services even further, he is committing them to wasting even more on a failing endeavour. "We have no plans to introduce the chaos and waste of academies and free schools here in Wales." None of the main parties in May's Assembly election - including the Welsh Conservatives - have said they want to introduce academies in Wales. Owen Hathway, NUT Cymru's policy officer, called the academy plans for England "scandalous.". "There is no evidence that academies work, no evidence that they raise standards, no evidence that they offer better quality education and no evidence that they are what parents and communities want," he said. "Certainly a commitment to comprehensive education is something we would want, and indeed expect, all parties to hold firm to in their manifestos for the forthcoming Welsh election." But the Welsh and English schools systems are still linked by a joint arrangement for teachers' pay and conditions. Academies are not tied to these pay scales so in effect Wednesday's announcement will take all English schools out of the system and raise questions about the viability of an England and Wales pay and conditions structure. There is already growing momentum for the devolution of teachers' pay and conditions. Originally sceptical, the Welsh Labour Government is now broadly in favour. Some teaching unions remain opposed because of concern that Welsh teachers would end up being paid less than those in England. Mr Hathway said teachers were concerned it could lead to regional pay. "At the same time we do of course recognise that the issue of pay is already becoming a grey area due to the negative changes we see taking place in England," he said. But an even bigger difference between the schools landscape on either side of the border, appears to make separate arrangements for pay increasingly likely in future.

As Chancellor George Osborne announced all English state schools will become academies, the Welsh Government continues to reject the model here.

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Up to 100,000 youngsters will be eligible for half-price day tickets using The Young Persons 16-18 card from September. It was agreed by the area's mayor Andy Burnham and Transport for Greater Manchester, and a similar scheme is being considered for the Metrolink. Hajrah Ahmed, 17, said half-price bus tickets "will be such a big help". The Manchester College business student who travels to Openshaw from Cheetham Hill every day said her journeys are costing £100 per month. "[It] is obviously an awful lot of money for someone like me, who doesn't have a part-time job. "I can look ahead to the next year or so without the worry of how much money I am spending on my journey," she said. The deal was proposed by Mr Burnham in his manifesto for mayor in April. "I promised to help our young people get on in life, and this is the first step in delivering on that," Mr Burnham said. Greater Manchester Travelcards Ltd, which represents all bus companies in the area, will extend its multi-operator 50% discounted 16-and-under ticket. A junior day ticket to cover 16 to 18 year olds will also be introduced. Eligibility to use the ticket will run up to 31 August after the user's 18th birthday.

Discounted bus tickets for 16 to 18 year olds will be rolled out in Greater Manchester, it has been announced.

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Middlesbrough and Brighton face each other on Saturday, with the winner guaranteed automatic promotion to the Premier League. The two sides are level on points and separated only by goal difference. A draw will see Boro promoted and send the Seagulls into the play-offs. BBC Sport looks back at five dramatic deciders from years past. Will the Championship season's climax rival any of these classics? Liverpool 0-2 Arsenal, 1989 Liverpool led the First Division table by three points before their final league game of the season against closest rivals Arsenal at Anfield. If they avoided a two-goal home defeat, the Reds would become the first English team to win the double for a second time. Arsenal, leading 1-0 through Alan Smith, entered stoppage time needing to score once more to be champions. Cue a moment of iconic commentary from ITV's Brian Moore: "Smith for Thomas, charging through the midfield... "Thomas, it's up for grabs now... Thomas! Right at the end! An unbelievable climax to the league season!" Manchester City 0-1 Luton, 1983 Long before Paul Dickov's play-off final goal at Wembley in 1999 or Sergio Aguero's Premier League title-winner in 2012, Manchester City found themselves on the wrong end of some late drama. City only needed a draw with Luton at Maine Road to ensure top-flight survival, while the Hatters needed to win to stay up and send City down. As full-time approached, Raddy Antic fired in the from the edge of the penalty area to put the visitors ahead. "Has Luton's life in the harsh world of the English First Division been saved by a Yugoslav?" asked BBC commentator John Motson. Yes it had, and who can forget the sight of Luton manager David Pleat racing onto the pitch to celebrate with his players? Brentford 0-1 Doncaster, 2013 How joy can turn to despair, and vice versa, in 18 seconds. Brentford fans and Marcello Trotta - look away now. Doncaster began the final day of the League One season needing a draw at Griffin Park to be promoted. A Brentford win would have taken the Bees up instead. With the score 0-0 in the 94th minute, referee Michael Oliver awarded the home side a penalty. Trotta stepped up and thumped it against the crossbar. Rovers immediately broke forward and James Coppinger netted the winner for the visitors at the other end. That goal and results elsewhere meant Doncaster were champions. Brentford finished third and lost to Yeovil in the play-off final. Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool, 2003 This is the tale of how Jesper Gronkjaer helped Chelsea win four Premier League titles, four FA Cups, the Europa League and the Champions League. That may sound a little far-fetched, but Chelsea could have been a far different club had the Denmark international winger not scored the winner in the Blues' final game of the 2002-03 Premier League campaign against Liverpool. Victory guaranteed Claudio Ranieri's side a place in the following season's Champions League. A few weeks later, Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich completed his takeover of Chelsea, who were reported to be £80m in debt at the time. Abramovich's investment since then? It is estimated to be more than £1bn. Hereford 1-1 Brighton, 1997 Forget fighting for a Premier League place - as recently as 1997, Brighton were fighting to stay in the Football League. Defeat at bottom club Hereford on the final day of the season would have left Brighton contemplating life in the Conference. "There's an awful lot at stake," said boss Steve Gritt. Kerry Mayo's own goal put Hereford in front but Robbie Reinelt netted the equaliser that Brighton required to preserve their Football League status. It was an emotional moment for their supporters, who had seen the Seagulls win their final game at the Goldstone Ground - their home for nearly a century - a week earlier. Gritt, who had taken charge five months earlier with Brighton 11 points adrift at the bottom of the fourth tier, admitted afterwards: "It's not something I really want to go through again."

"The winner takes it all, the loser has to fall..."

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Money allocated to children's centres, which provide services to families, has fallen by 35% in five years, according to new calculations by Barnardo's. The charity wants the government to ensure councils have the funding "to prioritise these important services". The government said councils had a duty to meet the needs of local families. Researchers for the charity analysed the education spending of every local authority in England and figures from the Department for Education. Overall, they calculate that expenditure on children's centres declined from £1.2bn in 2010-11 to an estimated £740m in 2014-15. "The evidence is stark: children's centre funding has been leaking away year after year, leading to the closure or merging of hundreds of these lifeline services across England," the charity concludes. Local authorities are having to make tough decisions as their budgets are reduced, says the charity. England currently has a network of about 2,800 children's centres, of which Barnardo's runs 190, providing a range of services. These include general drop-in sessions and classes for children and their families as well as specialist help for more vulnerable families, for example counselling or learning support. "Children's centres are a really good, low-key way of engaging with families and stepping in with support where it's needed," said a Barnardo's spokeswoman. The charity fears funding cuts could see services which are particularly vital to disadvantaged children "dwindling away". It backs the government's promise to provide 30 hours of free childcare every week to all three- and four-year-olds, but says that without the wider support provided by children's centres, the poorest will still lag behind their wealthier peers. "Cuts to basic early support now will only result in in increased costs in the future " said chief executive Javed Khan. "Without the vital support of children's centres to the poorest children and families, we are simply neglecting the seeds of more costly problems later in the shape of troubled families, crime, substance abuse and unemployment. "Investing in the UK's children's centres simply makes sense - not only are we investing in our children, we are investing in our future." A Department for Education spokeswoman said recent research showed record numbers of children were now using the centres. "We want to see a strong network of children's centres in place across the country, offering families access to a wide range of local, flexible services, tackling disadvantage and preparing children for life in modern Britain. "Councils have a duty to ensure sufficient children's centres to meet local need and to ensure they consult before any significant changes are made, including taking into account the views of local families and communities. "Local councils are best placed to decide on provision in their communities. Since 2010, we have increased funding for early intervention to £2.4bn to help them meet local need." The Local Government Association, which represents councils in England, said the past five years had seen about a 40% reduction in the overall amount central government provides for children's services. "This has had consequences for children's centres and other services councils provide," said David Simmonds, chairman of the LGA's Children and Young People Board. "We welcome the fact that more children and families are using children's centres but at a time when budgets are stretched there are limits to what can be achieved when councils are having to serve more families and children with less money."

Support for vulnerable children in England is at risk as funding ebbs away, according to a charity's analysis of government figures.

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Both sides have overlapping claims in the sea, leading to severe tensions. China has refused to take part in the arbitration and warned that the case will damage bilateral ties. The latest move comes a day after a Philippine ship evaded Chinese vessels to bring supplies to troops stationed on a disputed shoal. China claims a U-shaped swathe of the South China Sea - creating multiple overlaps with areas claimed by the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia and Taiwan. The Philippines says that China's claims are illegal under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. In January, the Philippines asked the UN's Permanent Court of Arbitration to consider its case. It is thought that the court may not reach a decision before the end of 2015. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Philippine Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario said that more than 40 maps and "nearly 4,000 pages" of evidence had been submitted to the tribunal. "It is about defending what is legitimately ours... it is about guaranteeing freedom of navigation for all nations," he said, adding that it would help "preserve regional peace, security and stability". Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said last week that China would not accept the arbitration, and that the Philippines should "stop going any further down the wrong track so as to avoid further damage to bilateral relations". China was "committed to managing and resolving relevant issues... through dialogue and consultation," he added. On Saturday, a Philippine government ship slipped past Chinese coast guard vessels to reach the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, known as Ayungin in Manila and Ren'ai Reef in Beijing. Philippine troops are stationed on a beached, rusting military ship that analysts say has become a symbol of the country marking its territory. On 9 March, China prevented two Philippine vessels from reaching the shoal. Philippine officials said the ships carried supplies for the troops on the shoal, but China said the ships carried construction supplies. Following the incident, Philippine planes air dropped supplies onto the shoal.

The Philippines has submitted evidence to a UN tribunal hearing its case against China's territorial claims in the South China Sea.

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Georgians pride themselves on their reputation for being hospitable and tolerant, and most consider themselves Christian. Georgia wants to make up with Russia The Georgian hills are alive with music Redefining Georgia Working Lives Georgia More from Georgia Direct While the notion of homosexuality is not widely understood or accepted in this deeply traditional Caucasus nation, most Georgians were appalled by the scenes that unfolded in Tbilisi on 17 May. And yet, what happened clearly illustrates the importance of the Church in Georgia. Georgia was an early adopter of Christianity making it a state religion in 337AD. Georgians maintained their faith over the centuries despite the waves of invading hordes, including the armies of Ghengis Khan and Tamerlane. Although the Soviets permitted religion to be practised, its reach was severely limited. In 1917, there were 2,455 working churches in Georgia, but by the mid-1980s there were only 80, along with a few monasteries and a seminary. "During communism, the church was outdated, something for old ladies," says political analyst Ghia Nodia. That attitude quickly changed after independence in 1991, when the elected president, Zviad Gamsakhurdia, espoused a philosophy of ethnic nationalism, which the Church embraced. "During the (Gamsakhurdia) national movement, the concept that real Georgians are Orthodox Christians spread really fast," Mr Nodia says. Over 80% of Georgia's 4.5 million people say they belong to the Georgian Orthodox Church, however, experts claim only about 15% - 25% actively participate in rituals. Nevertheless, the Orthodox Church remains the most trusted institution in Georgia. In a February survey carried out by the Caucasus Resource Research Center (CRRC), 95% of respondents had a favourable opinion of its work. Beka Mindiashvili, a former theologian who is now head of the Tolerance Center at the public defender's office, attributes such high confidence in the Church to the 80-year-old Patriarch, Ilia II. "He possesses all the right attributes. He is charismatic, he speaks slowly and each word is regarded saintly, holy," Mr Mindiashvili says. "He is a person for everybody. To a simple person, he speaks simply; to a politician, he speaks politically; to an intellectual, he speaks of Umberto Eco and of classical music. And he acquired absolute power in the Church all by himself." There were only about 50 priests when Ilia II became patriarch in 1977. Today there are approximately 1,700. His first major test in power was in 1997, when a number of anti-ecumenical abbots threatened to break communion with him for being too liberal. He avoided a schism by breaking off ecumenical activities and pursuing what philosopher Zaza Piralishvili calls an "imitation of medieval rhetoric". Examples of the Church's ultra-conservative interventions included warnings that yoga was full of false "charms" that lured people away from God as well as a recent mass mobilisation against ID cards after some Georgian Orthodox leaders claimed the cards bore the mark of the anti-Christ. The Church is recognised for maintaining a neutral political stance and Ilia II is renowned for playing a significant role as mediator in political confrontations, which in Georgia can easily turn violent. Professor Iago Kachkachishvili, head of the sociology department at Tbilisi State University, says the Church's political neutrality is a myth. "The Church's influence comes from public opinion," he says. "It uses the trust of the people as a source of strength. And every government and politician uses the Georgian Orthodox Church as a source of legitimacy." While the constitution stipulates a separation between church and state, a 2002 concordat defined this relationship by granting the Church official recognition in Georgia and a special consultative role in the government, particularly in education. In 2009, Mikheil Saakashvili's government awarded the Church a $15m (£10m) grant - three times the amount of the previous year - and presented luxury sports utility vehicles to each of the 10 archbishops. Despite the lavish gifts, many conservative elements within the Church, who are pro-Russian, openly voiced their displeasure with the president. They saw his pro-Western orientation as a threat to Georgian traditions and the Church's influence on the people. The clash of ideologies came to head in July 2011, when parliament passed a law allowing religious minority groups in Georgia to be registered as legal entities in public law giving them legal protection previously only enjoyed by the Orthodox Church. The move was applauded in the West, but the Georgian Orthodox Church saw this as an infringement on its special status. Although Ilia II requested the clergy to maintain neutrality in the 2012 parliamentary elections, many priests broke ranks and openly supported the coalition of billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, who had provided the funds to build Tbilisi's Sameba Cathedral, the largest church in Georgia. But on 13 May, Bidzina Ivanishvili who by now was prime minister, took an independent stance and became the first Georgian politician to declare openly that sexual minorities were equal citizens of this country. Three days later, Ilia II called on the authorities to ban the 17 May demonstration. This marked the first open confrontation between church and state and culminated in expletive-shouting priests chasing gay activists down the main streets of the capital. Protesters broke through barricades and police were forced to bus the small number of activists out of the area for their protection. The day after the attacks, Tbilisi artist Magda Guruli joined some 100 people who rallied in the city centre to call for justice. She believes the response to the protest was a manifestation of the patriarch's power over the state. "I'm here to say give me back my religion," she said. "Orthodoxy is part of our culture, but who are these people who try to influence society and try to influence their thoughts and try to cultivate blind faith?"

When several dozen Georgian Orthodox priests led tens of thousands of people on a violent attack against a small group of gay rights activists in Tbilisi earlier this year, much of the rest of the country was horrified, writes journalist Paul Rimple, who has been based in the country for 10 years.

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The theme tune of Antiques Roadshow was played as the presenter's coffin was carried out of the church at Mawnan Smith near Falmouth. Scully joined the BBC as a freelance journalist in 1965 and hosted the BBC's Nationwide before presenting Antiques Roadshow with Arthur Negus from 1981. The presenter's family described the funeral as "a wonderful occasion". A lot of people thought he was the Antiques Roadshow and will never get used to anyone else presenting it Scully hosted the BBC's Nationwide before presenting Antiques Roadshow with Arthur Negus from 1981. He resigned from the BBC One show in 2000 to join an internet auction company launching an antiques business. The presenter's eldest son Charles Scully told the BBC his father's success was partly due to his "ability to put people at ease". He said: "His ability to talk to everybody from a shopkeeper to a president will be sadly missed." Former Nationwide presenter Sue Lawley remembered Scully as a "great talent" who was "fun-loving" and most proud of his interviews with Margaret Thatcher.

The funeral has been held for the former Antiques Roadshow TV host Hugh Scully, who died at the age of 72.

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Ogilvie, 21, has yet to make a first team appearance for Spurs and spent most of the last two seasons on loan at League Two Stevenage. The former under-16 and under-17 England international made 18 appearances for the Boro last season. "I'm looking forward to it and I want to be playing games regularly," Ogilvie told the club website. "I'm really pleased to secure Connor's signature. He's got pedigree having come through the youth ranks at Tottenham and what is an added bonus for us is that he has experience of playing league football," added Gillingham manager Ady Pennock. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

League One side Gillingham have signed Tottenham Hotspur defender Connor Ogilvie on a six-month loan deal.

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A scrappy, scoreless opening 20 minutes was brought to life when Wasps' Jake Cooper-Woolley crashed over, before Christian Wade added a second try. Luke Wallace bundled over for Quins but Nathan Hughes burst through to give the hosts a 21-5 half-time lead. Thomas Young added a fourth try for the bonus point before Siale Piutau and Brendan Macken crossed late on. Dai Young's Wasps have not lost in the league since a 15-9 defeat at Sale on 2 January, a run which has seen them climb to third in the table. Relive Wasps' victory over Harlequins Their winning sequence included a 64-23 thumping of leaders Saracens on Valentine's Day, but there was little evidence of the fluent, attacking rugby which Wasps have based their game on in recent weeks in the early stages. However, once prop Cooper-Woolley scored, confidence began to flow. Slick hands from Charles Piutau put Wade in and Hughes made their first-half dominance count with a third. Charlie Walker's try for Quins made for a nervy few minutes with the lead cut to 11 points, but another fine passing move and some quick feet from Wade put Young in for the bonus point and Siale Piutau beat three defenders to make sure of the win. Macken capped another fine afternoon for the hosts as he ran through unopposed to complete the scoring. Wasps, who last won six league games in a row during their Premiership winning season of 2007-08, now hold a five-point lead over fifth-place Northampton Saints. Wasps director of rugby Dai Young: "You have to beat Quins off with a big stick, every time you play them, they are always a threat and they're always going to keep coming back at you. "We lost a bit of that momentum in the first period of the second half but we give Quins a bit of credit for that. "I was pleased we held out and I thought that fourth try was really important for us." Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea: "I have to say, I thought Wasps were outstanding. Sometimes you lose some games and we're very proud people and don't like being on the end of big loss. "We lost a lot of collisions, and we won a fair few too, but the ones we lost cost us a heck of a lot more and they have a lot of bullets to fire at you. "They are in a rich vein of form, but we will dust ourselves down and there was no doubting the work ethic going in from our players there. "We have to make sure we get ourselves right back into it next week, as there are probably six teams fighting for two spots behind the front two." Wasps: Miller; Wade, C Piutau, S Piutau, Halai; Gopperth, Robson; Mullan (capt), Festuccia, Cooper-Woolley, Cannon, Myall, Young, Smith, Hughes. Replacements: Johnson, Bristow, Swainston, Rowlands, Rieder, Stevenson, Jackson, Macken. Harlequins: R. Chisholm; Yarde, Stanley, Sloan, Walker; Botica, Tebaldi; Lambert, Buchanan, Jones, Merrick, Horwill (capt), J. Chisholm, Wallace, Luamanu. Replacements: Ward, Evans, Sinckler, Matthews, Robinson, Egerton, Swiel, Hopper.

Wasps won a sixth straight Premiership game with a bonus-point victory over Harlequins at the Ricoh Arena.

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The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said output slumped in the run up to the European Union (EU) referendum. The fall was almost a complete reversal of April's 2.8% rise in construction activity. Construction output, which accounts 6% of economic growth, will have to expand by 1.9% in June to avoid dragging on the wider economy, the ONS said. But the chances of that happening look slim given the the private sector data already released. Housing construction output fell 3.2% in May after edging down 0.1% in April, the biggest drop since February 2014. Housing output has now fallen in every month this year apart from February. "The fall in May 2016, taken together with the strength of April's figures, continues a longer trend of broadly flat output growth since the start of 2015," the ONS said. On an annual basis construction output fell 1.9% compared with May 2015. The most recent figures from the ONS showed UK economic growth slowed to 0.4% in the three months to the end of March. The first estimate of second quarter economic growth is due on 27 July. Financial firm Markit, which has given an estimate of construction activity in June, said the weakness had continued into last month. It said the industry suffered its worst contraction in seven years in June as concern grew about the EU referendum. Howard Archer, chief UK and European economist at IHS Markit said the figures showed the construction sector was "hit appreciably by increased caution among clients as the run-up to the referendum on EU membership magnified UK and global economic uncertainties". Mr Archer added: "This immediately raises serious concerns as to just how much the construction sector will be hampered by the Brexit vote."

Construction output fell by 2.1% in May compared with a month earlier, official figures have shown.

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Ethiopia has not commented on the reported fighting in the Tsorona area, about half-way along the frontier. Residents on the Ethiopian side of the border reported hearing gunfire and seeing a large movement of troops and artillery towards the border. A peace deal in 2000 ended the countries' two-year war but it has not been fully implemented. Ever since, the countries have been in a state of "neither war nor peace", says the BBC's Ethiopia correspondent Emmanuel Igunza. Eritrea says the tense relations with Ethiopia are why it has national conscription, which can last for decades. It's not clear why the fighting has erupted now as neither country has issued any reasons. But in recent months both sides have upped the rhetoric with the latest verbal salvo coming from Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki during celebrations to mark 25 years of the country's independence. He accused Ethiopia of being hostile to Eritrea's sovereignty. Earlier this year, Ethiopia's Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn said his country was ready to take "proportionate military action against Eritrea" for what he described as "continuous acts of provocation and destabilisation of Ethiopia". The conflict, over the exact location of the border led to the deaths of an estimated 80,000 people. Africa Live: BBC news updates Why so many people try to flee Eritrea Eritrea celebrates 25 years of independence Ethiopia "unleashed an attack against Eritrea on the Tsorona Central Front. The purpose and ramifications of this attack are not clear," the Eritrean government said in a short statement issued on Sunday night. It does not mention any casualties. Ethiopia's Information Minister Getachew Reda, who is out of the country, told the BBC he was not aware of the fighting. As part of the Algiers peace agreement signed in 2000 both countries agreed to accept the ruling of an independent boundary commission over the location of the frontier as "final and binding". But after the commission ruled that the disputed town of Badme, where the conflict began, was in Eritrea, Ethiopia at first refused to agree to the border demarcation and then called for dialogue before it would implement the decision. This was rejected by Eritrea and there has been an impasse ever since, although clashes have been rare.

Eritrea has accused Ethiopia of launching an attack at the countries' heavily-militarised border.

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Samoa were ahead 6-0 before Wales responded through Jared Rosser's try. Aled Ward, Sean Moore and two tries from Shane Lewis-Hughes gave Wales a commanding lead Alexander Pohla-Murray and Setu Enoka crossed for Samoa but Dane Blacker, Will Griffiths and Joe Goodchild sealed a bonus-point win. Wales had lost their opening two matches against Australia and England in Pool A. The win with a bonus point was crucial for Wales, as Jason Strange's side now look likely to avoid being among the bottom four teams who will battle to avoid relegation to the second-tier U20 Trophy next year. Ireland needed to beat New Zealand with a bonus point to overtake Wales in the rankings, but were crushed 69-3 by the junior Kiwis. Wales' next game will be against Scotland in the fifth to eighth place play-offs on Tuesday, 13 June. Wales U20: Phil Jones (Ospreys); Jared Rosser (Newport Gwent Dragons), Ioan Nicholas (Scarlets), Owen Lane (Cardiff Blues), Joe Goodchild (Newport Gwent Dragons); Ben Jones (Cardiff Blues), Reuben Morgan-Williams (Ospreys); Rhys Carre (Cardiff Blues), Owen Hughes (Newport Gwent Dragons), Kieron Assiratti (Cardiff Blues), Callum Bradbury (Cardiff Blues), Sean Moore (Pontypridd), Shane Lewis-Hughes (Cardiff Blues), Will Jones (Ospreys, capt), Aled Ward (Cardiff Blues). Replacements: Ellis Shipp (Newport Gwent Dragons), Tom Mably (Cardiff Blues), Steff Thomas (Scarlets), Will Griffiths (Ospreys), James Botham (Cardiff Blues), Dane Blacker (Cardiff Blues), Arwel Robson (Newport Gwent Dragons), Cameron Lewis (Cardiff Blues).

Wales Under-20 ran in eight tries to beat Samoa and secure their first win of the World Rugby U20 Championship in Georgia.

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Mark Mercer, 47, of Toll Bar Houses, Workington, is accused of taking ??1,530 from Maryport Post Office on Monday as well as several firearms offences. No pleas were entered during a brief hearing at Carlisle Magistrates' Court and Mr Mercer was remanded in custody. A 24-year-old woman also arrested in connection with the raid has been released on bail until 14 March.

A man has appeared in court charged in connection with an armed robbery at a post office in Cumbria.

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The Australian organic formula maker has seen its shares slump more than 40%. The company said that sales would temporarily be hit as the industry adjusted to new rules required by China's Food and Drug Administration. China is a key market for manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand. Long-term breastfeeding is rare among Chinese mothers. Those who can afford it often choose to buy imported formula over Chinese brands, because of fears over dangerous levels of hormones and chemicals sometimes found in local baby formula. That has led to a surge in demand for foreign brands in recent years. All importers in the industry are now required to register by December 2017. "As with the broader infant formula market, Bellamy's has experienced restructuring of the sales channels into China since the regulatory announcements," the company said in a statement to the Australian Securities Exchange. "Brands that are unlikely to gain registration are liquidating inventory at discounted prices, which impacts both imported brands such as Bellamy's and the market overall," it added. The company said it expects revenue to fall to A$240m ($178m, £1.41m) in 2017. Analysts had been expecting the figure to come in well above A$300m. Other Australasian infant formula exporters with China as their key market also saw their shares lower. A2 Milk from New Zealand was down by more than 10% while both Blackmores and Bega Cheese also saw their shares lower. They had been rising as investors expected an ongoing boom in Chinese demand.

Shares in the baby formula milk firm Bellamy have plunged after a warning that new import regulations in China will cut into revenues.

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The twins had their DNA tested after their family noticed they looked different, said local reports. The occurrence, known as heteropaternal superfecundation, is rare with few publicly known about. It happens when a woman's eggs are fertilised by two men within a short period of time. Professor Le Dinh Luong, president of the Hanoi-based Vietnam Genetic Association which did the DNA testing, said the results were "100% correct" in what he called "an extremely rare case". "There are only less than 10 known cases of twins with different fathers in the world. There might be other cases but the parents and/or the twins were not aware of it or didn't want to announce it," he told the BBC's Nga Pham. He declined to give further details citing client confidentiality, but added that local reports stating the twins' location, names and timeframe were inaccurate. Vietnamese news outlets began reporting on the case earlier this month, saying that relatives had noticed that one of the twins looked markedly different from its sibling and parents.

A pair of Vietnamese fraternal twins have been confirmed to have different fathers, a local genetic association has told the BBC.

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Ms Dastjerdi was also the first woman minister in the 30-year history of the Islamic republic. While no reason has been given, the dismissal is being linked to her call for drug price rises to fight shortages caused by international sanctions. Mr Ahmadinejad rejected her comments, saying her budget needs had been met. Analysts say international sanctions have done significant damage to the Islamic republic's economy and led to a steep currency plunge. Although they do not directly target medicines, they limit their importation because of restrictions on financial transactions. Prior to her dismissal, Ms Dastjerdi said that because of the rise in the foreign exchange rate, there would be an inevitable increase in the price of medicine. She complained of her department's inability to get access to foreign currency she had been promised. "In the first half of the current year, the Central Bank has not allocated any exchange for the import of drugs and medical equipment," she said. "We need $2.5bn (£1.6bn) in foreign exchange to meet the needs of the medical sector for the year, but only $650m has been earmarked." But President Ahmadinejad said in a TV interview that enough money had been allocated to the health ministry. "No-one has the right to raise the price of medicine," he added. Mohammad Hassan Tariqat Monfared has been appointed as interim health minister, the Reuters news agency reports. The EU and US recently announced new sanctions over Iran's nuclear plans. They suspect Iran is seeking to develop nuclear weapons, something it denies. Ms Dastjerdi was the first woman minister of the Islamic republic, although a woman did serve as vice-president for the environment under Mohammad Khatami.

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has sacked Health Minister Marziyeh Vahid Dastjerdi, the sole woman in his cabinet, state television reports.

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The Old Royal Station in Ballater was ravaged by the blaze in May 2015. The old station had been the final stopping point for members of the Royal Family heading to Balmoral. A visitor information centre and a restaurant will feature in the new building along with a library and an enhanced exhibition space. The work is expected to be completed in December.

A ceremony has been held to mark the start of work to rebuild a historic railway station in Royal Deeside which was destroyed by fire.

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The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said it was combating the "vulgar culture" of using names like Barack Obama, or those of Chinese officials. The CAC is a Communist Party organ overseen by President Xi Jinping, so its rules will carry more force than those of other regulators. Similar restrictions by other bodies have been sidestepped by web firms. The CAC announced a series of measures that would be in force from 1 March. It said nicknames should not include information that could violate the constitution, subvert state power, undermine national security or promote rumour-mongering. In addition, web users must sign a pledge to avoid "illegal and unhealthy" internet activity, and register accounts under their real names even if they want to post under nicknames. CAC's head of mobile internet, Xu Feng, promised that the new regulations would not limit users' freedom. "This does not restrict internet users, instead it protects their legitimate rights," he said. Real-name registration has been a goal of the Chinese authorities for years. The State Internet Information Office (SIIO), an organ of the State Council, passed similar rules in 2012. The office announced last month that it would step up its efforts to enforce users of microblogs, smartphone chat apps to register with real names. But campaigners have decried the regulations as a crackdown on free speech, and the SIIO has been largely unable to enforce the measures. With some 649 million people online, there are more internet users in China than any other country. However, Beijing has been gradually tightening its control over the web and has the world's most well-developed censorship system, known as the Great Firewall. International websites such as Facebook are banned, and last month China successfully blocked several Virtual Private Network (VPN) services that were allowing people to skirt around the restrictions. Internet comments that appear to criticise or undermine the government are monitored particularly carefully. Last month 133 accounts on the messenger service WeChat were shut down for "distorting history", state media said.

China's internet watchdog has banned web users from posting messages under the names of famous people.

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Hayley Pointon, 30, was shot at a house in Hinckley, Leicestershire, as she visited her on-off boyfriend Nigel Barwell, in February 2013. Aaron Power, 25 and Aaron Newman, 24, both of Coventry, had blamed each other for the killing. The pair were ordered to serve a minimum of 31 years each for murdering Ms Pointon, of Coventry. The eight-week trial at Leicester Crown Court heard that Mr Barwell was the intended target for the shooting. Ms Pointon had been leaving the property when shots were fired, and died from a single gunshot wound. The judge, Mr Justice King, said: "The scars you have inflicted on each family member will be long-lasting. "This was in truth a calculated, cold-blooded murder. This was a planned killing and each of you were part of that plan. "It may never be known who fired the shot but what is sure is each of you were involved in the killing and each had an intention to kill." Hayley's mother, Kerry Pointon, said the family would try to rebuild their "shattered lives". She said: "She can never be replaced in our lives and therefore we feel that there can never be any true justice for Hayley and her children." A third man, Dylan Whitty, 30, from Coventry, was found guilty of assisting an offender. He is due to be sentenced on 8 September. Three other men were cleared of the same charge.

Two men who shot dead a mother-of-two by mistake have been jailed for life for her murder.

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Media playback is not supported on this device The Reds have lifted the trophy in each of the last three seasons and will aim to repeat the feat on 13 February. Donnelly's backpost volley from Stephen Garrett's cross was enough to win the tie for the holders, who now face Ards. Warrenpoint players Mark Clarke and Liam Bagnall were sent-off, while manager Barry Gray was also dismissed. The game was played in horrendous conditions but the Reds created few chances with the wind in their favour in the opening period. Tomas Cosgrove flashed a header wide of the post while Stephen Garrett mis-kicked with the goal gaping. The hosts suffered a setback in the 77th minute when Clarke received a second yellow card for a challenge on James Knowles and then Donnelly ensured a 19th successive win in the competition for the Reds with his ninth goal of the season. Donnelly had a chance to extend his side's lead, before Gray was sent to the sidelines for dissent and Bagnall was shown a second yellow late in the game.

Jay Donnelly's winning goal two minutes into the first period of extra-time secured Cliftonville's passage into a fourth consecutive League Cup decider.

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24 July 2016 Last updated at 00:02 BST The talking clock was originally designed for people who did not have a watch or clock to hand. Over its 80-year lifetime four people have voiced the talking clock; Ethel Jane Cain, Pat Simmons, Brian Cobby and most recently, Sara Mendes da Costa.

On 24 July 1936, the talking clock spoke for the first time.

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Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) said its service saw more than 46,500 instances of unfair treatment at work last year. This was an increase of 5.5% on the previous year. It cited examples of unfair dismissal, non-payment of wages, cancellation of holidays, bullying and racism. CAS said it had been told by many workers that they would like to take their case to tribunals but could not afford to do so. Its report, called Fair Enough?, sets out issues in detail and suggests solutions "to make Scotland's workplaces fairer". Recommendations include removing Employment Tribunal fees, and creating a new statutory Employment Commission to oversee the enforcement of employment law and promote fair employment. •Employees who were not paid at all by their employers - in one case for six months' full-time work •Clients who were unfairly denied sick pay when seriously ill •Employers refusing to allow employees to take paid holiday •Women who were dismissed when they became pregnant •Migrant workers who were exploited and made to work excessive hours •Clients who could not afford the fees for an Employment Tribunal claim The report is being sent to government ministers, MPs and MSPs. It is part of a wider CAS campaign which aims to highlight unfair employment practices and remind workers of their rights. CAS spokesman Rob Gowans said: "We know that many Scots who are unemployed face severe hardship. But many who do have jobs are living on low incomes and also facing extremely unfair conditions at work. "The evidence we present today is a snapshot of the kind of employment cases we see. "Of course it's important to say that most employers are fair and treat their staff well. "But sadly it's clear that there are many rogue employers in Scotland, and also that the system is in many ways stacked against workers who want to challenge unfairness at work." He added: "Some of the unfair employment practices we see put workers in difficult, complex and miserable situations. "In exposing these today we want to raise awareness of these problems, but also to argue the case for change." A Scottish government spokesman said: "Employment law is reserved to the UK government. "While the vast majority of employers in Scotland are lawful and exercise a duty of care to their employees, there are unfortunately people who flout the law. "The Scottish government fully recognises the importance of making workplaces fairer. "We have announced our intention to set up a Fair Work Convention to encourage government, employers, trade unions and employees to work together to establish progressive workplace practices, boost innovation and productivity. "We are also considering the implications of the new powers around tribunals that are being transferred as part of the Smith process."

Thousands of Scots face unfair working practices which leave them in "desperate and miserable situations", according to a report.

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BBC Sport has picked out a few of the day's main talking points, results and tweets from the three divisions for your delectation. Fulham 1-2 Brighton After victory over Nottingham Forest last Friday lit off the touch-paper that is English football's new season, Brighton are showing they mean business in the Championship. Goals from Sam Baldock and Tomer Hemed helped give the Seagulls a 2-1 win against Fulham at Craven Cottage that leaves them top of the Championship and the only team in the division to have taken maximum points. It is still early doors, though, a fact boss Chris Hughton knows all too well. "There isn't an easy game in this division," he told BBC Sussex. "You look through the fixture list for one that's maybe a bit more comfortable than the next one and it doesn't really happen." Carlisle 4-4 Cambridge Another season, another bagful of goals is what fans often want and the 6,354 spectators at Brunton Park on Saturday were treated to just that. Carlisle and Cambridge shared the spoils in an incredible eight-goal League Two thriller that saw the U's taking the lead three times. Jabo Ibehre was the Cumbrians' hero, scoring a hat-trick that included the 76th-minute goal that finally ended the madness. Cambridge manager Richard Money told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire afterwards: "A point gained, two points lost, who knows? We could have won, could have lost. It was an interesting game for the spectators." Millwall 0-4 Coventry Coventry fans must have had that sinking feeling when in only the fourth minute of their League One match at Millwall, they conceded a penalty. But they need not have feared. Two minutes after Lee Burge saved Lee Gregory's spot-kick, Adam Armstrong, on loan from Newcastle put the Sky Blues ahead. After Ruben Lameiras' goal, Armstrong made it three, sending one very happy Coventry press officer into a daze. Jim O'Brien completed the rout in the 80th minute, leaving Tony Mowbray's side top of the not yet fully formed pile in League One. Bristol City 2-4 Brentford Brentford striker Andre Gray has been the subject of much interest from fellow Championship side Hull City, but that did not stop him from making an impact for the Bees against Bristol City. The 24-year-old had not been expected to start but was influential in the result, scoring his side's third goal as they twice came from behind to beat the 10-man Robins. "Last week (against Ipswich) it looked like he was going to another club so that's why he said he didn't what to play," said Brentford boss Marinus Dijkhuizen. "The clubs have not agreed with him so he is still our player. He was great, the price will be higher after today. He is quick, strong and can score goals. Of course we want to keep him." Huddersfield 1-1 Blackburn Jordan Rhodes usually enjoys going back to his old stomping ground of Huddersfield, having scored five goals in his three visits to the John Smith's Stadium since leaving in 2012. But just seven seconds into the second half, the Blackburn striker was brought down by Terriers midfielder Dean Whitehead and had to go off injured. Whitehead clearly knows his history.

The Football League is slowly cranking itself up to full speed with Saturday's second round of games done and dusted.

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Marcus Nash alerted birders nationwide after seeing the citril finch in Burnham Overy on Sunday morning. The bird normally lives in mountainous areas of Europe including the Alps and the Pyrenees. Mr Nash said: "I've seen them before in the Alps, so immediately knew what it was." The male bird remained at the dunes during the day and was spotted again on Monday. Paul Stancliffe, from the British Trust for Ornithology, said the only other recorded sighting of the bird in the country was on the Shetland Isles, in 2008. "It's just an incredible record," Mr Stancliffe said. "It doesn't normally move very far. It must have got caught up in a weather front." David North, from Norfolk Wildlife Trust, said the area was a "mecca" for wild birds and continued to amaze. "There are always surprises but not many birders would have guessed they would see a citril finch," he said. Mr North urged visitors to keep to footpaths, to protect nesting birds.

Hundreds of bird watchers have travelled to Norfolk in the hope of seeing a bird that has been spotted for only the second time in the UK.

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The LTA says it will also take the Davis Cup trophy on a tour to 50 different venues around Britain. The move follows criticism of the LTA from world number two Andy Murray for failing to develop world-class talent. Britain won the Davis Cup for the first time since 1936 by beating Belgium in Ghent in November. "We want to make a difference in capitalising on this unique opportunity to get as many kids on court as possible," said victorious Davis Cup captain Leon Smith. The lessons will be delivered by a team of 1,000 "expert and passionate coaches", according to an LTA statement. The opportunity for children and families to take up the offer will go live before the Davis Cup first round tie against Japan in March.

The Lawn Tennis Association plans to hand out 10,000 free racquets and offer 10,000 free junior tennis courses in an attempt to unearth stars of the future.

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Media playback is not supported on this device Deborah Stokes rang up to complain about criticism of her son's showing in England's World Twenty20 final defeat. The two Radio Hauraki hosts had been discussing the last over of the final, when Stokes was hit for four sixes. After being told she was off air she said she was "totally brassed off" about the hosts' "personal attack". England all-rounder Stokes was hit for consecutive sixes by Carlos Braithwaite from the first four balls of the final over as West Indies became the first team to be crowned World T20 champions twice. Stokes' mother Deborah, who lives in New Zealand where Ben was born and lived until he was 12, was put straight through to presenters Jeremy Wells and Matt Heath after calling in. Having been assured she was off air, and unaware she was speaking with one of the hosts, she went on to say: "I don't know whether they realise he was actually born and bred in New Zealand and has family all over the country. "And for those who listen to your station, for them to sit and listen to their cousin and their grandson being bagged like that it is absolutely unconscionable. I'm his mother and I'm totally brassed off." A spokesperson for New Zealand Media and Entertainment condemned the actions of the hosts and said Wells and Heath had been reprimanded.

Two New Zealand radio presenters have been suspended after broadcasting a phone call from Ben Stokes' mum when she believed she was off air.

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The growth rate, which compares expansion with the same three months in the previous year, was slightly higher than many economists had forecast. State-led infrastructure spending and demand for new property helped drive the world's second-largest economy. Last month China cut its growth target for this year to 6.5% from 6.7% in 2016. China's National Bureau of Statistics said the economy maintained momentum from the second half of last year, "getting off to a good start in 2017 and laying a solid foundation for accomplishing the whole-year growth target". Another set of data also suggests a rise in domestic consumption. February retail sales jumped 10.9% from the previous year. While we should always remain sceptical of the Chinese government's GDP data, these figures suggest that growth is stabilising. However, they also demonstrate that Beijing is relying on the same old tricks to drive its economy. Government spending on infrastructure, a booming property market and taking on debt were all things China's leadership has pledged to move away from in the transition towards a new, modern, open economy. Yet all three factors are still evident in this data, suggesting that the "old" model of growth that relies so much on the state is alive and well. Debt is a particular concern. China's total and private debt is now worth more than 250% of GDP and looks set to grow. Analysts are divided about just how equipped China is to handle that much debt, but even the government has said the situation is not ideal and must be addressed. The question is just how much political appetite there will be to accept a less-than-glamorous growth rate in a year when President Xi Jinping has arguably his most important party congress coming up. China is a key driver of the global economy and its performance is closely watched by investors around the world. Its 2016 growth was its slowest in 26 years. Hidenobu Tokuda of the Mizuho Research Institute in Tokyo said China should be trying to slow its growth rate in the long term, though "uncertainties remain high" about how that slowdown would happen. Meanwhile Brian Jackson of IHS Global Insight predicted both industrial output and the property sector would slow.

China's economy grew by 6.9% in the first quarter of 2017, according to official figures.

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This represents a fourfold rise on the total last year. Most crossed by sea, with more than 800,000 travelling from Turkey to Greece. Half are migrants from Syria. Eleven more migrants drowned on Tuesday, adding to the IOM toll of 3,695 dying or missing at sea. Seven people were rescued by Turkish coast guards after the craft went down, apparently en route from Kusadasi in Turkey to the Greek island of Samos. One report said the dead were Syrians. Migrant crisis in graphics Shelter or despair in Athens Desperate journeys The huge influx of migrants has caused significant political rifts within the EU, with some states inside the border-free Schengen area putting up fences and reimposing frontier controls. Hungary and Slovakia are taking legal action at the European Court of Justice to challenge EU plans to share asylum seekers across EU states. Meanwhile, many migrants and refugees are pressing to be allowed to settle in richer northern countries like Germany and Sweden. Migration passed the symbolic milestone on Monday, the IOM said, with the total for land and sea reaching more than 1,006,000. Entries via six EU nations - Greece, Bulgaria, Italy, Spain, Malta and Cyprus - are covered in the report. It found among other things that The IOM gathers its statistics from registrations, law enforcement agencies and its own monitors. Its director general, William Lacy Swing, said it was not enough to just count the figures. "We must also act," he said. "Migration must be legal, safe and secure for all - both for the migrants themselves and the countries that will become their new home." A joint IOM and UNHCR statement said found a "more co-ordinated European response" was beginning to take shape. However, it said more needed to be done to improve reception facilities, accommodation and registration, and to identify those who do and do not qualify for refugee protection. Save the Children campaigns director Kirsty McNeill said: "This is the test of our European ideal. When children are dying on our doorstep we need to take bolder action. There can be no bigger priority." The EU last week agreed to increase the numbers of Frontex border agency staff in Greece, a key arrival point. Germany alone has received a million refugees and migrants this year, although many were already within Europe, particularly in the Balkans. Macedonia is now refusing to allow anyone through its Greek border who does not come from a war zone. A UN report also last week warned that the number of forcibly displaced people worldwide would "far surpass" 60 million this year. A note on terminology: The BBC uses the term migrant to refer to all people on the move who have yet to complete the legal process of claiming asylum. This group includes people fleeing war-torn countries such as Syria, who are likely to be granted refugee status, as well as people who are seeking jobs and better lives, who governments are likely to rule are economic migrants.

The number of migrants and refugees crossing into Europe by land and sea this year illegally has passed one million, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) says.

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The bank now expects growth in developing East Asia and the Pacific to be 6.5% this year and 6.4% in 2016, down from an earlier forecast of 6.7%. The latest estimate is even lower than growth of 6.8% last year. Major development banks have recently revised lower their growth forecasts. Last month, the Asian Development Bank said slowing growth in China would drag down the developing region's growth to 5.8% this year. The International Monetary Fund also flagged in September that slowing growth in the world's second largest economy posed a threat to the global economy. "Developing East Asia's growth is expected to slow because of China's economic rebalancing and the pace of the expected normalization of US policy interest rates," said the World Bank's regional chief economist Sudhir Shetty in a statement on Monday. "If China's growth were to slow further, the effects would be felt in the rest of the region, especially in countries linked to China through trade, investment and tourism." East Asia accounts for almost two-fifths of the world's economic growth, according to the World Bank. The US-based lender now expects China's economy to grow 6.9% this year and 6.7% in 2016, down from an earlier forecast of 7.1% and 7% respectively. The Asian giant is headed for its slowest growth in a quarter of a century this year and calls are growing that it may undershoot the government's official target of 7%. Interest rates in the US, meanwhile, are expected to rise for the first time in nearly a decade in the coming months, which could result in a flood of capital leaving emerging markets as Asian currencies are hit. "While this increase has been anticipated and is likely to be orderly, there is still a risk that markets could react sharply to such tightening, causing currencies to depreciate, bond spreads to rise, capital inflows to fall, and liquidity to tighten," the bank said.

The World Bank has cut its growth forecast for the Asia Pacific region for this year and next, because of the risks posed from a sharp slowdown in China and raising US interest rates.

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Dredge shared second place with Russell Knox, after finishing three shots behind winner Rory McIlroy. The 42-year-old, who has won twice during his career on the European Tour, fired a superb final round of 66 at the K Club. "I played well and hopefully I can kick on from here," Dredge said. "We've got another good event next week and we'll see what happens there." Dredge will next be in action at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, which begins on Thursday, 26 May. He contemplated retirement after losing his European Tour card for the 2013 season and then health problems forced him to take an extended break. Having regained his place on the European Tour, Dredge's performance at the Irish Open earned him the biggest payday of his career to date. Dredge secured a cheque just short short of £270,000, eclipsing his prize for winning the European Masters in 2006. "You try not to think too much about the money. You try and go out there and try and win the tournament," Dredge added. "And if I play well I give myself a chance of doing that, like I did and you need things to happen then to actually win."

Wales' Bradley Dredge is pleased with his current form and hopes to build on his joint second placed finish at the Irish Open.

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The exhibition will include official portraits of the Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man and former House of Keys Speaker Tony Brown. Ms Cameron said: "My work usually goes straight from easel to client so this is a very rare and very exciting." The three-week show will open at the Sayle gallery on Wednesday. The exhibition is part of the Island of Culture programme of events and will be opened by the President of Tynwald Clare Christian. Nearly 30 portraits from 17 private and public collections have been borrowed especially for the show in Douglas. All have been created in the past four years and each artwork took several months to paint. Ms Cameron said: "This show is an opportunity for the people of the Isle of Man to see my works that are normally hidden away in private collections". Amongst the works will be several paintings of prominent politicians and Tynwald Day scenes. She added: "It has been amazing knowing my paintings are becoming part of Manx history and it will be nice to have them all on display for everyone to see." A feature in the exhibition will also give visitors an insight into the artist's studio practices.

Russian-born artist Svetlana Cameron will unveil her first solo exhibition of classical portraits in the Isle of Man this week.

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Media playback is unsupported on your device 29 January 2015 Last updated at 07:23 GMT The special maps, called Tate Worlds, are based on real-life pictures and sculptures on display at the Tate gallery. Each world is different, and has many challenges and activities based on the theme of the artwork. Paintings such as Soul of the Soulless City by Christopher Nevinson have been turned into a playable world. It shows 1920s New York, with towering skyscrapers and a rollercoaster train ride. Martin went to chat to one of the Minecraft experts who helped to build the special maps to find out more. Read more: Paintings made into Minecraft worlds

A famous art gallery has teamed up with Minecraft experts to create 3D worlds inspired by paintings.

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In an interview on Monday, Mr Trump had said Mrs Merkel had made an "utterly catastrophic mistake by letting all these illegals into the country". But Anthony Scaramucci said the incoming president had an "enormous amount of respect for her". Mr Scaramucci also told the BBC the US would win a trade war with China. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Mr Scaramucci said that Mr Trump had been "trying to be complimentary" about Mrs Merkel. Davos coverage in full Mr Scaramucci, who will enter the White House on Friday as a senior adviser to the president, acknowledged that Mr Trump's comments had been received by many as an attack on the European community, but dismissed reports of a feud between the US and German administrations. "You shouldn't be worried," he told the BBC. "We have a very longstanding, very close cohesive relationship with western Europe and that will remain in place during the Trump administration." In the controversial interview with The Times and Germany's Bild, Mr Trump also appeared to put Russia's Vladimir Putin and Chancellor Merkel on an equal footing, saying he would "start off trusting both". But Mr Scaramucci denied that the president-elect was being disparaging of Mrs Merkel. "He was basically saying that he holds her in a tremendous amount of respect, but she may have made some mistake as it related to the influx of immigration, which from what I have read from the German press, she has admitted to. So I don't understand why this is such an international outcry." Mr Scaramucci, who is the only member of the Trump administration to attend this year's World Economic Forum, also predicted that European leaders would warm to the incoming president. "Over the next two to three years… I think Chancellor Merkel will respect the strength of President Trump. I think she will have a great relationship with him."

One of Donald Trump's closest advisers has told the BBC the US president-elect's criticism of German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been misinterpreted.

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Activist group Stop the Cull said it had set up the Dorset Camp Badger as a temporary base. Dorset Police said it was aware of the camp and had "established a positive dialogue" with the organisers. Badger culls in Dorset, Somerset and Gloucestershire have got under way, the government has confirmed. Licences have been granted to allow culling in an attempt to tackle tuberculosis in cattle. The licences run until 31 January. The Dorset cull, which will take place over six weeks, is expected to start at any moment. Supt Jared Parkin, of Dorset Police, said the force was "aware that there is opposition to the cull and will respect the right to safe, lawful and peaceful protest". Queen guitarist Brian May, who runs the Save Me organisation, said he also planned to fight the culls. He said he and had sent a letter to Natural England, which is overseeing the cull, asking it to revoke the licences in Gloucestershire, Somerset and Dorset. Badgers in parts of Gloucestershire and Somerset have been culled as part of the government's approach to eradicating bovine TB.

Badger cull protesters in Dorset say they have set up a camp for those attempting to stop marksmen killing the animals.

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The 54-year-old said he was "deeply honoured... to join the distinguished list of past recipients of this award." First presented to Richard Pryor in 1998, the award is named after the 19th Century novelist and essayist who was born Samuel Clemens in 1835. It is given annually to someone who has had an impact on US society through their humour and social commentary. Other previous recipients include Bill Cosby, Ellen DeGeneres and talk show host Jay Leno, last year's honouree. Born in Brooklyn in 1961, Murphy got his break in comedy in 1980 when he joined the cast of Saturday Night Live. He went on to become one of the movie industry's top box-office performers thanks to such hits as Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America and the animated Shrek films. Murphy will be presented with the prize at a ceremony on 18 October at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC.

Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy is to receive this year's Mark Twain Prize for American humour.

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In just two words, Josh Hawkins teaches the basics of the Australian vernacular. The 30-year-old's advice is to "abbreviate everything". "We're from Australia. We love a good chat, but not for too long," Josh says at the start of the video, which also stars local actor Rhys Keir. The pair then run through a list of some of Australia's favourite abbreviations, including: The clip has already been viewed on Facebook more than 1.5m times since it was uploaded on Monday. It has been a surprise success for Josh, and a little like lightning striking twice, after he made headlines in May for his trick-shot video "The thug life chose me". "It was pretty insane and I didn't think it would happen again," he told the BBC. His only regret: misspelling the town of Wollongong (south of Sydney). "Practically the whole town has been messaging me. "I was in a rush so I didn't spell-check it and I got a whole bunch of messages today." He says he will use his appearance on breakfast television on Wednesday to issue a very public apology to Wollongong.

A youth pastor from Sydney has created a stir online with his very simple tutorial titled How to Speak Australian.

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Worrall, 20, who made his debut in October and has since played 10 times, is now contracted until June 2020. The locally-born central defender told BBC Radio Nottingham: "It has been a long time coming but to get it over the line is a very proud day for me. "Signing a new contract is very good and I am very happy to sign with Nottingham Forest." The Reds have also extended the contract of midfielder Ryan Yates until 2019. The 19-year-old has yet to play for the first team, but is currently on loan at Shrewsbury after a spell with Barrow earlier in the season.

Nottingham Forest defender Joe Worrall has signed a new three-and-a-half-year deal with the Championship club.

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"We need to take action and we will," he told US public radio network NPR. Russia stands accused by the US of hacking the emails of the Democratic Party and a key Hillary Clinton aide, which the Kremlin strongly denies. The accusations, without evidence, are "unseemly", Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman said. Republican president-elect Donald Trump has also dismissed the claim as "ridiculous" and politically motivated. The intelligence agencies say they have overwhelming evidence that Russian hackers linked to the Kremlin were behind the hacks. And on Thursday, a White House spokesman said President Vladimir Putin was involved in the cyber-attacks. Hours later, Mr Obama said: "I think there's no doubt that when any foreign government tries to impact on the integrity of our elections, that we need to take action and we will, at a time and a place of our own choosing. "Some of it may be explicit and publicised. Some of it may not be. "Mr Putin is well aware of my feelings about this, because I spoke to him directly about it." It is not clear what action the US intends to take, with Mr Obama leaving office on 20 January. The disclosure of emails was embarrassing to the Democratic Party at a crucial point in the election campaign. The CIA has concluded that Russia's motivation was to sway the election in favour of Mr Trump, but no evidence has been made public. 18 revelations from Wikileaks emails Mr Trump has accused the Democrats of fabricating Russian involvement to hide their embarrassment at the election defeat. He has also long expressed admiration for Mr Putin, and his pick for secretary of state - oil tycoon Rex Tillerson, who has worked closely with the Russian leader - has raised concerns. Mr Trump tweeted on Thursday: "If Russia, or some other entity, was hacking, why did the White House wait so long to act? Why did they only complain after Hillary lost?" However, the Obama administration in October directly accused Russia of hacking US political sites and email accounts with the aim of interfering with the upcoming election. The president-elect has been assembling his new administration and on Thursday he said he would pick lawyer David Friedman to be his ambassador to Israel. The Russian president's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, dismissed the claims of Mr Putin's involvement as "laughable nonsense" on Thursday. And on Friday, he said: "They should either stop talking about it or provide, at last, some evidence. Otherwise, it all looks rather unseemly," according to RIA Novosti. Democrats have struggled to grasp why Hillary Clinton lost. Could it be the spread of "fake news"? A poor Democratic ground game in Midwestern states? FBI Director James Comey's last-minute letter to Congress about new Clinton emails? Anything but acknowledge that Donald Trump turned out to be the more effective candidate with a more appealing message (at least in the states that mattered). Russian government hackers are the latest culprit - or scapegoat, depending on one's perspective. They're a tempting target, however, given the latest accounts of intrigue from intelligence community sources. A wily Vladimir Putin overseeing damaging leaks makes for a deliciously villainous plot. Of course those campaign emails, while certainly an annoyance to Democrats, likely weren't enough to tilt the election. But that doesn't mean these revelations won't be a headache for a president-elect who bristles when challenged. Now he's feuding with his own intelligence services and lashing out on Twitter, virtually guaranteeing more leaks. A congressional investigation seems likely. There's even talk of a Russian sanctions bill ending up on President Trump's desk. Mrs Clinton's loss still stings, but for forlorn Democrats seeing Mr Trump squirm would be a salve for open wounds.

US President Barack Obama has vowed to take action against Russia for its alleged interference in the US presidential election campaign.

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They surrounded a house in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, and ordered Shaun "Shizz" Miller out. He walked outside in disguise and when they realised the "elderly man" was actually the 31-year-old they were looking for, they arrested him. He had been on the run since being charged with heroin trafficking offences in April. When officers searched the house in South Yarmouth, they found two loaded weapons hidden in a laundry basket, and nearly $30,000 (£23,000) in cash. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms tweeted that the charges against Mr Miller were part of a larger complaint into the Nauti street gang, and that twelve other people had also been charged.

Police officers in the US have arrested a fugitive after seeing through his elaborate disguise as an elderly man.

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Next week, England's Big Picture and BBC News School Report are joining forces, inviting people to send in photographs. The theme between 13 - 19 March will be "Five ways to wellbeing: connect, be active, take notice, keep learning and give." Find out how you can submit your images and videos below. If you have a picture you'd like to share, email us at england@bbc.co.uk, post it on Facebook or tweet it to @BBCEngland. You can also find us on Instagram - use #englandsbigpicture to share an image there. You can also see a recent archive of pictures on our England's Big Picture board on Pinterest. When emailing pictures, please make sure you include the following information: Please note that whilst we welcome all your pictures, we are more likely to use those which have been taken in the past week. If you submit a picture, you do so in accordance with the BBC's Terms and Conditions. In contributing to England's Big Picture you agree to grant us a royalty-free, non-exclusive licence to publish and otherwise use the material in any way that we want, and in any media worldwide. It's important to note, however, that you still own the copyright to everything you contribute to England's Big Picture, and that if your image is accepted, we will publish your name alongside. The BBC cannot guarantee that all pictures will be used and we reserve the right to edit your comments. At no time should you endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws collecting any kind of media.

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The words of Kenya women's national team captain Mary Kinuthia reveal the enormity of their achievement in qualifying for the 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations. Not only were the Harambee Starlets, as they are known, up against tough competitors on the field, they also faced opposition off the field - from their compatriots. "At times we have had to come out and go against our parents or guardians to be able to do what we like the most, to play football," Kinuthia told BBC Sport. The risk has been worth it for Kinuthia and her team-mates, who have secured a first appearance for Kenya women at an international tournament. Kenya reached the finals, which take place in Cameroon from 19 November to 3 December, by beating Algeria on the away goals after a 3-3 aggregate draw over two legs. Media playback is not supported on this device That there has been no domestic women's football league in Kenya makes the feat even more remarkable. "It has not been an easy journey," Kinuthia added. "The league has not been there but we have passion. "And for the first time we were given the privilege to be in a training camp. The federation has been so supportive, we were given everything we needed: uniforms or equipment. "It was tough but us players we had faith and determination - and our spirit motivated us." Kinuthia also revealed the players were driven by their belief they were good enough to qualify - despite their lowly Fifa ranking of 133rd in the world - and also by a desire to shown those Kenyans who are critical of women's football that the sport is not solely for men. "We told each other we would qualify if we were given the chance," she said. "We know Kenya ladies have the talent, we just lack exposure. "We wanted to make people realise that women can make it and since last year we have been singing a song 'women will qualify first before the men'. "For the first time it has happened. In the past it was all about the Harambee Stars but now it is about the Harambee Starlets." This is a turning point for Kenya women's football Kinuthia is not content to sit back and revel in the team's achievement. She is eager for the team to use qualification as a platform for greater success. "Now we have qualified for the Nations Cup I think we will improve the Fifa ranking and we will perform better," she said. "Our target is to finish in the top four at the tournament and book our place at the the 2019 World Cup." Team manager Doreen Nabwire is working on a plan to make that dream come true. "This is a turning point for Kenya women's football, " she said. "We are planning for a domestic league, which is supposed to be kick off next month and I hope the players will have adequate time to prepare. "The league will help the players to prepare, allowing them to play at the highest level and to compete, ensuring their fitness levels are maintained. "The president of the federation is also trying to organise a training camp for two or three weeks, in Japan, China, Germany or the USA. "The plans are under way, we also want to move around the country playing friendly matches - against boys or girls - and ensure we are active. "Our team is young, we have maybe two experienced players, but we believe our young players have what it takes to take us to the next level."

"Sometimes our communities have not supported girls to play football, it is considered a man's game."

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The gas giant is one trillion kilometres away, making its orbit 140 times wider than Pluto's path around our Sun. Only a handful of extremely wide pairs of this kind have been found in recent years. Details appear in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. The planet, known as 2MASS J2126-8140, is between 12 and 15 times the mass of Jupiter. "We were very surprised to find such a low-mass object so far from its parent star," said Dr Simon Murphy from the Australian National University (ANU). "There is no way it formed in the same way as our solar system did, from a large disc of dust and gas." This system is nearly three times the size of the previous widest star-planet pair. The star and its planet were found by a survey of young stars and brown dwarfs in Earth's neighbourhood. Once team members discovered they were a similar distance from the Earth - about 100 light-years - they compared the motion of the two through space and realised they were moving together. "We can speculate they formed 10 million to 45 million years ago from a filament of gas that pushed them together in the same direction," Dr Murphy explained. "They must not have lived their lives in a very dense environment. They are so tenuously bound together that any nearby star would have disrupted their orbit completely."

Astronomers have discovered the largest known solar system, consisting of a large planet that takes nearly a million years to orbit its star.

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The Tykes were under severe pressure at the back when substitute Armstrong, brought in from Newcastle, outwitted Alex Baptiste before curling home. Barnsley had gone ahead in the first half when Sam Winnall slid home Marley Watkins' cross from close range. Aiden McGeady's 25-yard strike levelled the scores, but Preston failed to make the most of their other chances. The Lilywhites went into game next to bottom in the Championship table, having failed to win any of their eight previous home matches, a run stretching back to last season. Boss Simon Grayson started with all three pre-deadline signings, McGeady, Marnick Vermijl and Alex Baptiste, while Barnsley had four new faces, including Armstrong, on the bench. The Tykes started brightly, although keeper Adam Davies had to dive to tip a Paul Gallagher free-kick on to the post as it eluded everyone in the box. Once McGeady had cancelled out Winnall's opener following a short corner, Preston carried the greater threat and Jordan Hugill's header forced a good save from Adam Davies before Callum Robinson blazed over from a good position. But Armstrong, who scored twice at the start of a loan spell for Coventry last season, had the final say as he backheeled the ball past Baptiste and picked his spot beyond goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard. Preston manager Simon Grayson: "I think if anyone watched the game they will see how well we've played. We dominated the ball, the chances and the play. "We limited them to hardly any possession second half, so to get hit on the sucker punch is very difficult to take. "We've not deserved to lose that game, but that's football. It can be cruel at times. We just have to keep believing in what we are doing and eventually the breaks will come for us." Barnsley manager Paul Heckingbottom: "We earned the right to play a bit more football late on and we saw the game out with a fantastic goal. "We changed the formation as the game went on and we felt that if we could get someone behind their two midfielders it could cause them a problem. "We know we weren't at our best on the ball, but we really put our bodies on the line. I'm very proud of them and I think the fans are proud of them as well because that passion is what they want to see. "We have shown we can score goals and win games at this level and we've shown two different ways to win." Match ends, Preston North End 1, Barnsley 2. Second Half ends, Preston North End 1, Barnsley 2. Foul by Greg Cunningham (Preston North End). Josh Scowen (Barnsley) wins a free kick on the right wing. Corner, Barnsley. Conceded by Alex Baptiste. Foul by John Welsh (Preston North End). Josh Scowen (Barnsley) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Substitution, Barnsley. Cole Kpekawa replaces Adam Hammill. Adam Davies (Barnsley) is shown the yellow card. Attempt missed. Aiden McGeady (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by John Welsh. Attempt saved. Tom Clarke (Preston North End) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Simon Makienok. Offside, Barnsley. Adam Hammill tries a through ball, but Conor Hourihane is caught offside. Andy Yiadom (Barnsley) is shown the yellow card. Attempt missed. Adam Hammill (Barnsley) right footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Conor Hourihane following a corner. Corner, Barnsley. Conceded by Tom Clarke. Attempt blocked. Conor Hourihane (Barnsley) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Substitution, Preston North End. Simon Makienok replaces Eoin Doyle. Jordan Hugill (Preston North End) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by Jordan Hugill (Preston North End). Adam Hammill (Barnsley) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Goal! Preston North End 1, Barnsley 2. Adam Armstrong (Barnsley) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Conor Hourihane. Attempt saved. Callum Robinson (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Greg Cunningham. Substitution, Preston North End. Daniel Johnson replaces Paul Gallagher. Offside, Preston North End. Tom Clarke tries a through ball, but Jordan Hugill is caught offside. Attempt missed. Callum Robinson (Preston North End) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Aiden McGeady. Attempt missed. Paul Gallagher (Preston North End) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Attempt blocked. Callum Robinson (Preston North End) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Paul Gallagher. Attempt saved. Jordan Hugill (Preston North End) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Paul Gallagher with a cross. Foul by Josh Scowen (Barnsley). Paul Gallagher (Preston North End) wins a free kick on the left wing. Attempt missed. Aiden McGeady (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Eoin Doyle. Offside, Barnsley. Andy Yiadom tries a through ball, but Marley Watkins is caught offside. Attempt saved. Paul Gallagher (Preston North End) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is saved in the top centre of the goal. Attempt missed. Eoin Doyle (Preston North End) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Callum Robinson with a cross. Substitution, Barnsley. Sam Morsy replaces Sam Winnall. Goal! Preston North End 1, Barnsley 1. Aiden McGeady (Preston North End) left footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Paul Gallagher following a corner. Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Angus MacDonald. Attempt blocked. Eoin Doyle (Preston North End) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by John Welsh. Attempt missed. Jordan Hugill (Preston North End) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Eoin Doyle with a cross. Substitution, Barnsley. Adam Armstrong replaces Ryan Kent.

Loan signing Adam Armstrong scored a brilliant debut goal to give Barnsley the points at struggling Preston.

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The 27-year-old Englishman spent a season on loan at Fir Park from Rotherham United before signing a permanent contract last summer. Now he has agreed a new one-year deal to stay in Ian Baraclough's squad. "Well have managed to beat off stiff competition from SPFL Premiership and English clubs," said the club website. Ainsworth scored in both legs of Motherwell's Premiership Play-off final victory over Rangers to take his tally to 22 in his two seasons at Fir Park. He told the club website: "Last season was disappointing in many ways, albeit we finished strongly against Rangers in the play-offs. "I think there is a real desire in me and the guys who are still at the club to ensure next season is much better." Ainsworth, whose previous clubs include Derby County, Watford and Huddersfield Town, said he is relishing the use of two wingers - himself and Marvin Johnson - since the arrival of Baraclough as manager. "Obviously the way the team plays now, with pace all across the front area, really suits me, with Marvin on one side and me on the other," he added.

Lionel Ainsworth has signed a new contract with Motherwell, who say they faced competition from clubs around Britain who also wanted the winger.

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Joseph Heron, known as MC Shogun, had been ordered to do 240 hours' unpaid work for housebreaking but only completed 16 hours. He was arrested shortly before he was due to support American rapper Nas at the O2 Academy in Glasgow last month. Sheriff James Spy told him he had been "stupid" and faced a 12-month jail term if he failed to comply. Heron was given a community payback order in November 2015 for breaking into a house in Paisley, stealing a laptop, a purse, gift cards and gift vouchers. He also lashed out at police officers as they arrested him. He subsequently failed to complete his community sentence and missed a number of court hearings. He was taken into custody by police when he turned up for a soundcheck on 11 July ahead of a major career break, supporting US rapper Nas. Defence solicitor Michael McKeown told Paisley Sheriff Court that Heron was trying to put his days of offending behind him. He said: "These offences were committed in 2014 and he has not come to the attention of the police for any other matters. "He was arrested from the O2 Arena where he was preparing to perform that night. That would've been the biggest professional event of his career. "He now recognises he is not able to move forward until he has this matter fully addressed. He lacked maturity and insight and he regrets that." Sentencing Shogun, Sheriff Spy said: "You've failed, on a number of occasions, to complete this order. "You've had to be locked up - placed on remand - because you don't turn up to court and don't keep appointments. "I hope your last period on remand is something which has brought home to you if you don't comply, that's where you'll end up. "I don't want to lock you up unnecessarily because I think you're stupid rather than bad."

A grime artist from Paisley has been warned he faces jail if he continues to breach a community payback order.

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The killing happened last April at the height of a wave of xenophobic violence but police say the motive was robbery. The cause got massive attention after being captured on camera by photojournalist James Oatway. His death led Graca Machel, widow of Nelson Mandela, to call for unity in the country. Africa Live: BBC news updates "I am South African. I am Mozambican. I am Zambian. I am Zimbabwean," she said at a memorial service for Mr Sithole. Mthinta Bhengu and Sifundo Mzimela were found guilty of killing Mr Sithole on the streets of Alexandra, Johannesburg in broad daylight. "One man got Emmanuel down on the ground and started beating him with a monkey wrench," Mr Oatway said, speaking shortly after the attack. Bhengu was seen as the instigator of the attack and got a 17-year sentence, while Mzimela, who got a 10-year term, was described as his accomplice. The BBC's Nomsa Maseko in South Africa says police investigations revealed that the pair robbed Mr Sithole of cigarettes and attacked him when he demanded that they pay for them.

Two South African men found guilty of murdering Mozambican Manuel Josias Sithole have been sentenced to 10 and 17 years.

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The 37-year-old winger's neat finish capped off a lovely move from the Shrimps in the 55th minute to continue their impressive start to the season. Jack Dunn and substitute Lee Molyneux combined well with the latter sending Ellison though on goal and he side-footed past Glovers goalkeeper Artur Krysiak. Morecambe had their keeper Barry Roche to thank for taking maximum points. He tipped away a first-half header from Tom Eaves and then pushed a Matty Dolan piledriver onto a post. In stoppage-time, Roche also pushed wide powerful shots from substitute Tahvon Campbell and a Dolan free-kick from 25 yards. Ellison nearly helped himself to a brace in the 62nd minute but Krysiak managed to tip his header wide. Molyneux was again the provider, sending a perfect cross to the back post, but the winger failed to convert. Report supplied by Press Association. Match ends, Yeovil Town 0, Morecambe 1. Second Half ends, Yeovil Town 0, Morecambe 1. Corner, Yeovil Town. Conceded by Barry Roche. Attempt saved. Matthew Dolan (Yeovil Town) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Tahvon Campbell (Yeovil Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Andrew Fleming (Morecambe). Bevis Mugabi (Yeovil Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Rhys Turner (Morecambe). Attempt saved. Aaron McGowan (Morecambe) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner. Attempt missed. Tom Eaves (Yeovil Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Attempt saved. Tahvon Campbell (Yeovil Town) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Foul by Tahvon Campbell (Yeovil Town). Alex Whitmore (Morecambe) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Nathan Smith (Yeovil Town). Kevin Ellison (Morecambe) wins a free kick on the right wing. Matthew Dolan (Yeovil Town) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Andrew Fleming (Morecambe). Matt Butcher (Yeovil Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Andrew Fleming (Morecambe). Substitution, Yeovil Town. Omar Sowunmi replaces Ryan Dickson. Corner, Yeovil Town. Conceded by Alex Whitmore. Tahvon Campbell (Yeovil Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Alex Kenyon (Morecambe). Substitution, Morecambe. Aaron McGowan replaces Cole Stockton. Andrew Fleming (Morecambe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Ryan Dickson (Yeovil Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Andrew Fleming (Morecambe). Substitution, Morecambe. Rhys Turner replaces Jack Dunn. Foul by Francois Zoko (Yeovil Town). Luke Conlan (Morecambe) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Ryan Dickson (Yeovil Town) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Jack Dunn (Morecambe). Attempt missed. Nathan Smith (Yeovil Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Corner, Yeovil Town. Conceded by Alex Kenyon. Attempt missed. Nathan Smith (Yeovil Town) header from the left side of the six yard box is high and wide to the left. Corner, Yeovil Town. Conceded by Andrew Fleming. Tom Eaves (Yeovil Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Alex Whitmore (Morecambe). Substitution, Yeovil Town. Tahvon Campbell replaces Ryan Hedges. Substitution, Yeovil Town. Francois Zoko replaces Otis Khan.

Kevin Ellison's second-half strike sent Morecambe to the top of the early League Two table as they claimed victory at Yeovil Town.

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They say the man, named as Sharif, died in a gun battle with police near the capital Dhaka early on Sunday. Police had been seeking information about Sharif and six other militants suspected in the case. Avijit Roy, an American-Bangladeshi blogger and writer, was hacked to death by several men as he returned from a Dhaka book fair in February last year. Who is behind the Bangladesh killings? Is violent extremism on the rise in Bangladesh? Sectarian terror fears grip Bangladesh He is one of several secularist figures killed by suspected Islamists in recent years in Bangladesh, in attacks that have received widespread international condemnation. In many cases the Islamic State group or al-Qaeda say they carried out the attacks, but the government has blamed local militants. Roy, 42, founded the Mukto-Mona ("Free Mind") blog in 2000 to champion secular and humanist writing in Muslim-majority Bangladesh. He had received death threats from Islamist radicals for his writings before his murder, family said. In the latest such attack, a Hindu college teacher was critically injured by men armed with knives at his home in the city of Manipur on Wednesday. A suspect in that case, Ghulam Faijullaha Fahim, was shot dead in the southern district of Madaripur on Saturday. He was in police custody when officers took him to help capture his associates, but died in the ensuing exchange of fire with the militants, officials say. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said her government will do whatever it takes to stop such attacks. Police have arrested thousands of people across the country over the past weeks.

Police in Bangladesh say they have shot dead the main suspect in the killing of secularist blogger Avijit Roy.

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Images published in a newspaper in the Maldives show several small objects it said had been found on one atoll. But Malaysian Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai said it was too soon to say if they were connected to flight MH370. The Malaysia Airlines plane carrying 239 people veered off its course from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing in March 2014. The plane is long believed to have crashed into the southern Indian Ocean - though no evidence was initially found despite a massive search operation. The reports in the Maldives come just days after debris found on the remote French Indian Ocean island of Reunion were confirmed to be from the missing plane. "We will be dispatching a team to the Maldives to view the debris as well as conduct preliminary verification of the debris," Mr Liow said in a statement on Monday. "Undue speculation will only stress the families and loved ones, anxiously awaiting news on this matter," he added. Experts have already cast doubt on the find, and a report in the Haveeru newspaper said the captain of a barge that capsized in February believed the debris was from his vessel. "From the pictures of the debris found on most of the islands, I can almost certainly say that they are from the cargo we were carrying," Capt Abdulla Rasheed told the paper. Meanwhile, the French authorities are continuing their search for debris around Reunion Island after part of the wing of the Malaysia Airlines jet was found last month. Tests are still being carried out on that debris but Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said last week that experts had "conclusively confirmed" it was from MH370. "We now have physical evidence that [...] flight MH370 tragically ended in the southern Indian Ocean," Mr Najib told reporters. Australia has been leading the search for the plane in the area it is believed to have gone down, some 4,000km (2,500 miles) east of Reunion.

Malaysia says it is sending a team of experts to the Maldives to investigate reports that debris from the missing Flight MH370 has washed up there.

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The battle has symbolic significance as it was the first time that the 36th Ulster and 16th Irish Divisions fought together in World War One. The centenary is also being marked by an exhibition at Collins Barracks in Dublin. The exhibits include one of the 30,000 Triumph H motorbikes made throughout World War One to despatch riders to bring orders from one part of the front to another. This particular example is still in fine working order. On show too are the photos, letters and medals of Lt Col Patrick Hunt. A man from a working class background in Dublin, he joined the army as a private during the Boer War but rose quickly through the ranks. At one stage his medals went missing, but a journalist, Kevin Myers, helped the family locate them. They were recovered by the family at an auction in London. Also on display are items belonging to Fr Willie Doyle, a Jesuit chaplain at Messines. The men regarded him as a brave - but also as a lucky charm because his dug-out was never hit. He survived Messines only to die two months afterwards at the Battle of Passchendaele. The Dublin exhibit includes a stole he wore when saying mass, and parts of his uniform that were cut up and used as relics. While the battles were ranging in northern France, the events of the previous year, including the 1916 Easter Rising, were beginning to change the Ireland the soldiers had left behind. That is perhaps reflected in what happened after the death at Messines of Willie Redmond, an MP and brother of John Redmond, the leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party. His Westminster seat in Clare was won by Éamon de Valera, one of the leaders of the rising - a sign of things to come in Irish politics. The Dublin exhibition, which is free, is open to the public for at least the next 12 months.

In one of his last official functions as Taoiseach, Enda Kenny has joined Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, at Messines in northern France to commemorate the centenary of the battle there.

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"There was no major change in him the day after we lost 7-1 at Norwich to when we won 3-1 at Aston Villa," the Wales international said. "He's never massively high or massively down, he just creates a constant message and as a player, that's great." Third-placed Reading face Gunter's ex-club Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The 27-year-old has taken on the responsibility of captain in the absence of Paul McShane in recent games. "Not too much really changes," he said. "It's not a case of just because you start wearing an armband, you start acting differently. "That's probably not why you've been handed it in the first place. Things stay the same and it's a nice thing to do and even nicer when you win." Reading can guarantee a play-off place with victory at relegation-threatened Forest and Gunter believes it is no more than their consistent performances have merited. "More often than not, it's been tough for opponents against us," he said. "We haven't blown teams away by winning four or five-nil each week, but for large parts of games, we've been in complete control. "We've played some really good football and we deserve to be exactly where we are."

Reading defender Chris Gunter believes Jaap Stam's consistent approach in management has helped to maintain their Championship play-off push.

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Danny Healy-Rae told the Irish Times that issues with the N22 were caused by "numerous fairy forts in the area". The road had previously been repaired but problems had reappeared. Mr Healy-Rae said he shared local belief that "there was something in these places you shouldn't touch". He added that the road passed through an area that was rich in fairy folklore and magic. The N22 is the main road between Killarney in County Kerry and Cork. In Irish folklore, it is believed that disturbing areas, said to have strong connections to fairies, could bring bad luck or a curse. These areas include fairy forts, also known as raths or lios, which are the remains of hillforts or ancient circular dwellings, and fairy trees or thorn bushes. Some people believe that destroying or tampering with these forts, trees or bushes, could lead to them dying young or becoming seriously ill. Mr Healy-Rae, an independent TD (Irish member of parliament) for County Kerry, said: "I have a machine standing in the yard right now. And if someone told me to go out and knock a fairy fort or touch it, I would starve first." The issue was raised at Kerry County Council, where Mr Healy-Rae's daughter, Maura, is a councillor, last week. She told a council meeting that her father was convinced fairies were in the area of the road problems. Mr Healy-Rae also raised the issue at Kerry County Council in 2007 when he was a councillor, asking if a dip in the N22 near Curraglass was caused by "fairies at work". The Irish Times reports that the council's road department replied that it was due to a "deeper underlying subsoil/geotechnical problem". Mr Healy-Rae, whose brother Michael is also a TD, has previously hit the headlines for comments in which he denied any human impact on climate change and said that "God above" controlled the weather.

Bad luck caused by disturbed fairy forts is causing dips in a major road between County Kerry and County Cork, an Irish member of parliament has said.

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After about six years of courtship, the political marriage between Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto has finally been solemnised and consummated. The couple now has a healthy, bouncing baby known as Jubilee. It was born on Saturday, weighing an incredible 12kg (the number of political parties that merged to create Jubilee). In Mr Kenyatta's Kikuyu culture, the birth of a baby boy is welcomed with five loud ululations by the women present. Some of Kenya's leading gospel and secular artistes and comedians were on hand to raise the decibel metre, as they led the crowds of thousands in celebrating the birth. And in Mr Ruto's Kalenjin customs, a baby boy is sprinkled with traditional beer by the elders as a sign of blessing. The Jubilee launch did not spare a coin in its sprinkle. The well-fed boy was floating on the millions of shillings spent on the lavish ceremony; from high-end vehicles with comprehensive branding, to extensive catering for the masses and cash allowances for the thousands of delegates who attended. But now the hard work begins - to ensure baby Jubilee lives up to expectation and delivers political victory for its parents. Prior to Saturday, Mr Kenyatta and Mr Ruto were living in what Kenyans call a "come-we-stay" relationship - an unofficial marriage that has not been endorsed by the parents. The pair came together informally in early 2011 when the rival communities they represent decided to bury their differences, which were at their most destructive when hundreds of people died and thousands others were displaced following the disputed elections of 2007. The two men went on joint rallies across the country to preach peace and heal the bitter rift between their two communities. The rallies then took on an urgent stride as both men faced charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court (ICC). The cases were later dropped. Mr Kenyatta's political parent is The National Alliance (TNA), which he used to secure the presidency in 2013, while Mr Ruto became his deputy running under his own United Republican Party (URP). TNA and URP are now dead and Mr Kenyatta and Mr Ruto are one - assuming the roles of Jubilee party leader and deputy respectively. Now Mr Kenyatta and Mr Ruto have to attend to the duties every parent faces - ensuring baby Jubilee is vaccinated against all forms of political threats and gets a good education to attain the grades needed to secure victory in the 2017 election. On the face it, Jubilee appears to be a platform to simply retain power in a convincing win next year. To do this Jubilee needed to have more national outlook beyond its mainly Kikuyu and Kalenjin core support. And so Mr Kenyatta and Mr Ruto have been on a sustained charm offensive to parts of the country and communities that tend to support the opposition such as the Coastal region. Joseph Warungu: "The new party is really about one man and one issue: William Ruto and the 2022 general election." The harvest was plentiful. Twelve parties folded up, gave up their identity and turned red - the colour of Jubilee. More than 40 opposition legislators suddenly found reason to reject the parties that sent them to parliament or the Senate and decided that east or west Jubilee was best. The Jubilee party is now confident that it is ready to take on the opposition in next year's election. They are so confident that in his party launch address, President Kenyatta told the main opposition Cord coalition, led by Raila Odinga, that they should "get their act together so that we can face one another in a peaceful manner [during the election]". Cord is yet to name its presidential candidate. But at a deeper level the new party is really about one man and one issue: William Ruto and the 2022 general election. He, more than President Kenyatta, will need this new platform the most. Many observers argue that although the real brutal and unpredictable competition will be at the local county level, at national level President Kenyatta himself is in a strong position to win re-election in 2017 for several reasons. His Jubilee party has very deep pockets and continues to command wide support from the Kikuyu and Kalenjin - the two communities that have been the only ones to occupy the presidency since the country's independence in 1963. Jubilee is in government and that comes with its advantages. Jubilee has also made some inroads into parts of the opposition territory to woo other communities, and is working round the clock to try and deliver some of the commitments it made in its 2013 election manifesto. But most importantly, the opposition has not taken political advantage of some of Jubilee's failures including its poor record in fighting corruption, weak rule of law and the continued growth of nepotism and tribalism in public appointments. Mr Kenyatta has one more thing going for him - very few African incumbents lose elections. When they do, it's out of carelessness or empty pockets. So Mr Ruto is looking beyond 2017 to the 2022 election, when he is meant to replace Mr Kenyatta as the Jubilee presidential candidate. He needs the new binding Jubilee platform because he cannot fully trust his Kikuyu political "in-laws" to back him the way he's backed them up to now. In the recent past there were prominent Kikuyu politicians who openly said Mr Ruto should not count on automatic Kikuyu support when his turn comes. Secondly Kenyan politicians can be restless grasshoppers - jumping from party to party depending on where the grass is greenest. The new Jubilee platform and a new law that prevents such party political hopping means those inside Jubilee will be locked in. Thirdly, Mr Ruto is a bold politician who has a single focus on the big picture ahead. His fearless march tends to leave bruised souls who would jump at any opportunity to oppose him. His planning therefore is meticulous and does not leave things to chance. In addition to the Jubilee platform, there is widespread talk in Kenya that he has placed his allies in key public institutions. So with the birth of baby Jubilee, Mr Ruto and Mr Kenyatta are now in the business of changing diapers and buying lots of toys for the baby to ensure they themselves don't see red at the next election. More from Joseph Warungu:

In our series of letters from African journalists, social commentator Joseph Warungu asks why Kenya's governing coalition has launched its new Jubilee Party.

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Paul Joseph Currie, 53, of Limekiln Lane and Stephen Currie, 29, of Coolnafranky Park, Cookstown, appeared at Dungannon Magistrates Court. They were arrested after a major drugs and cash seizure earlier this month. Police recovered drugs with a potential street value of £1.5m in a lay-by. During Wednesday's bail applications for the pair, a judge rejected their barrister's attempts to stop a police officer referring to recent drug-related deaths in the county. Overruling the defence objections, the judge pointed out that such information was in the public interest, regardless of the case in question. Both father and son, who appeared by videolink, are accused of a number of drugs-related offences, including conspiracy to supply cocaine, concealing criminal property and encouraging or assisting in the commission of an offence. A co-accused, 39-year-old Darren Loughlin, of Gortacar Road in Kesh, County Fermanagh, faces similar charges. He was refused bail at the first appearance, but later freed after a successful High Court application. Opposing bail for both Paul and Stephen Currie, a detective constable said a Scania lorry, driven by Loughlin, disembarked from the Larne ferry on 12 November and made its way to Killymaddy Tourist Centre. Whilst parked up, it was joined by a Peugeot car, driven by Stephen Currie. The occupants of each got out and three items were taken from the lorry. The handover was witnessed by police. The items were later found to be 40kg of cannabis, 1kg of cocaine and 25kg of benzocaine, a mixing agent for cocaine. At the same time, police observed a Vauxhall Astra parked outside a house in Park Avenue, Cookstown. Paul Currie was seen carrying items to this car, which was stopped shortly after moving off. Searches at a number of properties in Cookstown led to the recovery of £82,000 in cash. A search of a house in Lammy Lane, Dessertmartin, which is connected to Currie Snr, uncovered 11kg of cannabis resin and 3kg of herbal cannabis. The detective pointed out that, whilst Currie Jnr has a very limited record, his father has multiple drugs convictions, and has served a total of 16 years in prison for such offences. He said police "place the men high in an organised crime grouping, although we believe there are others higher". "Class A drug use is inherently on the rise in Northern Ireland, with needle exchanges high and three drug-related deaths in the Mid-Ulster area in recent weeks," he added. At this point, the detective was interrupted by defence counsel for both men, who argued the information was not related to his clients' cases and should not be put forward. However, the judge allowed the detective to continue, ruling "such comments are in the public interest". The detective added: "I am trying to say there is a safety concern for the public. Both men are unemployed, but they clearly have funds to buy drugs. "Police believe there is a strong likelihood of reoffending and feel there are no bail conditions which could prevent further offending. Police feel that, if bailed, they will return to offending to support themselves financially." The judge agreed to release Stephen Currie on strict terms, including a £5,000 surety. He is also ordered to have no contact with Loughlin, not to leave Northern Ireland and to surrender his passport. The judge refused Currie Snr bail, citing concerns he is "wedded to a career as drug dealer". The case is due back in court on 21 December.

A PSNI officer has told a court that a County Tyrone father and son accused of drugs offences are believed to be senior members of a mid-Ulster organised crime gang.

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Age: 33 Nominated for: The Theory of Everything The character: Stephen Hawking, the theoretical physicist and cosmologist who wrote the best-selling A Brief History of Time. Oscar record: This is his first Oscar nomination. The critics said: "Redmayne towers: this is an astonishing, genuinely visceral performance which bears comparison with Daniel Day-Lewis in My Left Foot. His Hawking starts askew - the glasses, maybe the shoulders a touch - and over the course of two hours contorts and buckles into a figure at once instantly familiar and fresh. This is more than just skilful impersonation - it's inhabitation. To look on as his face and body distort is to feel, yourself, discomforted, even queasy." Catherine Shoard, The Guardian. Age: 52 Nominated for: Foxcatcher The character: Carell plays John du Pont, an oddball billionaire who sets up an Olympic wrestling team. Oscar record: This is Carell's first nomination. The critics said: "From the beginning, you can't take your eyes off Carell; as if by some secret alchemy, the actor makes you believe that his character is an entirely uncharismatic man while delivering a completely charismatic performance. The combination of his thin, reedy voice with frequent heavy silences and odd vocal pacing is thoroughly unnerving." Todd McCarthy, Hollywood Reporter. Age: 40 Nominated for: American Sniper The character: Cooper plays Chris Kyle, a Navy SEAL sharpshooter who recorded more confirmed kills during four tours of duty in Iraq than any marksman in US military history. Oscar record: This is Cooper's third Oscar nomination in as many years, having been shortlisted for best actor for Silver Linings Playbook in 2013 and for the best supporting actor award for American Hustle last year. As one of American Sniper's producers, he will receive an Oscar if Clint Eastwood's film wins best picture. The critics said: "American Sniper hinges on Cooper's restrained yet deeply expressive lead performance, allowing many of the drama's unspoken implications to be read plainly in the actor's increasingly war-ravaged face. Cooper, who packed on 40 pounds for the role, is superb here; full of spirit and down-home charm early on, he seems to slip thereafter into a sort of private agony that only those who have truly served their country can know." Justin Chang, Variety. Age: 38 Nominated for: The Imitation Game The character: Alan Turing, the computer pioneer who played a key role in cracking the Enigma code used by the Nazis during World War Two. Oscar record: This is a first nomination for Cumberbatch. The critics said: "With a large dose of Sherlock and a sprinkling of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Benedict Cumberbatch is just brilliant in the role of Alan Turing, the Second World War codebreaker in The Imitation Game. His Turing is as enigmatic - and often as mechanical - as the German encryption machine he lives to break. He is a tortured soul who only finds salvation in the exquisite predictability of numbers." Kate Muir, The Times. Age: 63 Nominated for: Birdman The character: Riggan Thomson, a former movie superhero actor who hopes to revive his washed-up career by putting on a Broadway play. Oscar record: This is the former Batman actor's first nomination. The critics said: "It is one of those performances that is so intensely truthful, so eerily in the moment, so effortless in making fantasy reality, and reality fantasy, that it is hard to imagine Keaton will ever be better." Betsey Sharkey, Los Angeles Times.

A look at the best actor nominees for the 87th Academy Awards.

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Demonstrations began in the northern Kasserine region after a man was electrocuted while protesting at being rejected for a government job. In the town of Feriana, a policeman died after his car was overturned. Unemployment has worsened since the 2011 revolution, when President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali was ousted. The revolution was triggered by struggling market stall owner Mohamed Bouazizi killing himself in Sidi Bouzid. Some of those demonstrating this week said many of the social problems highlighted in 2011 had not been resolved. More than a third of young people are unemployed, with 62% of Tunisian graduates without work according to the OECD. "We have been waiting for things to get better for five years and nothing has happened," Yassine Kahlaoui, a 30-year-old jobseeker, told the Associated Press in Kasserine, where police fired tear gas at demonstrators near government buildings. "We're tired of broken promises," he added. Elsewhere in Tunisia President Beji Caid Essebsi said on Wednesday that more than 6,000 jobs would be given to people from Kasserine. The government also promised an investigation into allegations of corruption. Meanwhile, the office of Prime Minister Habib Essid said he was to return home early from the World Economic Forum in Davos, and would visit Kasserine on Saturday. Unemployment was a major problem affecting Tunisia, Mr Essid said in a speech in Davos on Thursday, adding "we do not have a magic wand to end it in a short period of time".

Protests over youth unemployment have spread to several towns and cities in Tunisia, leading to the death of a policeman in clashes on Thursday.

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Daniel Amokachi has been in charge of Nigeria on a temporary basis since December following lengthy contractual talks between Stephen Keshi and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). NFF president Amaju Pinnick announced two weeks ago that a two-year deal has been approved for Keshi to continue but a contract is yet to be signed. We need to resolve this coaching situation quickly to prevent another troubled qualifying race for the Nations Cup Okocha, who won the Nations Cup in 1994 and was part of the gold-medal winning team at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, believes delays in the contractual process are hampering plans for the qualification campaign for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. "We need to resolve this coaching situation quickly to prevent another troubled qualifying race for the Nations Cup," Okocha told BBC Sport. "Nigerians want to hear about the team, the plans ahead and not who should or shouldn't be in charge of the team. "Right now our focus should have shifted towards whoever takes charge of the team to enable us correct the ills of our previous qualifying series. "We cannot afford to miss out on the next tournament, so we need to get the coach in to start work immediately." Keshi initially took charge of the team in November 2011 but his contract ran out after last year's World Cup in Brazil, where Nigeria reached the second round stage. During his first spell in charge, Keshi won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations but working on a match-by-match agreement he failed to qualify for the recent Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea. As caretaker coach he endured a turbulent 2014, in which he was sacked by the NFF and only reinstalled after intervention from Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan. Debate has raged in the country over whether the 53-year-old, who won the Nations Cup as a player with Nigeria in 1994, should be given a new contract. But Okocha, who is the Delta State FA boss and chairman of the NFF's technical study group, has called for a quick end to the saga, insisting that any delays could further derail the country's football. "We already know our group opponents for the qualifiers but the players don't know who is in charge, this is something we need to nip in the bud," he said. "I think the sooner the coaching status is finalised would be a big step in the right direction for our country's football. "The uncertainty and the lack of clarity about the coach is obviously really concerning and worrying for everyone, including players, the local media and fans." In one of the toughest-looking 2017 Nations Cup qualifying groups, coachless Nigeria will take on seven-time champions Egypt in Group F alongside Tanzania and Chad.

Former Nigeria captain Jay-Jay Okocha urged the country's football authority to swiftly resolve the national team's managerial vacancy in order to prevent further setbacks.

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In July, UK Energy Secretary Greg Clark approved SP Manweb's proposal for 17km (10.5 miles) of power lines linking Clocaenog wind farm to a substation at Glascoed. This followed a public inquiry into the plans last year. SP Manweb said the decision to have a review does not change their programme. The High Court hearing will take place in Llangefni in April. The Pylon the Pressure group are campaigning for the cables, which will carry supplies from four windfarms in the Clocaenog and Brenig areas, to be laid underground. The group's chairman, Dyfrig Hughes, said the scheme will "blight one of the most beautiful and historic landscapes of north Wales". He added: "Unfortunately for us, the UK government agreed with them [SP Manweb] and granted permission despite underground cabling costing no more than overhead lines over the lifetime of the connection." During the inquiry, then UK Energy Secretary Ed Davey said the additional £16m cost to lay the cables underground would be disproportionate. Campaigners also had concerns the pylons would spoil a 16th-Century farmhouse near Llannefydd. But the examination authority has said the visual impact on the building over the power lines' 30-year lifetime would be minimal. A spokesperson for SP Energy Networks said: "We are aware of the judicial review, and we will monitor developments and continue to work closely with our clients. "This decision does not impact on our programme, and work to develop our plans will continue. "The decision to approve our proposals to connect two new wind farms in north Wales followed four years of detailed planning and consultation."

Opponents of an overhead cables scheme across parts of rural Denbighshire and Conwy have won the right to a judicial review.

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The Bank of England's new Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has announced that all those whose accounts are in credit will be automatically moved to Bank of Cyprus in the UK. This means that up to £85,000 of their deposits will be protected under the UK compensation scheme. Laiki customers in Cyprus face losing much of their money above that amount. It follows the country's bail-out deal with the European Union, under which customers with more than 100,000 euros in their accounts face a levy of up to 60% on the remainder of their deposits. But 15,000 Laiki customers with an estimated £270m in their accounts in the UK are being told their money is safe. They will now be able to access it via Bank of Cyprus UK. Unlike the UK arm of Laiki Bank, Bank of Cyprus UK is a full UK subsidiary and is regulated by the PRA. On average, Laiki customers in the UK have £18,000 in their accounts. About 5% of customers have more than £85,000, according to Bank of Cyprus UK. Any money above that amount would not be guaranteed by the UK compensation scheme, but the Bank of England confirmed that all deposits had been moved to Bank of Cyprus UK. "This is a good thing for customers," said a Bank of England spokesperson. "Some of the deposits may be uninsured, but they have all been transferred," she said. Speaking at the launch of the PRA, the Chancellor, George Osborne, paid tribute to one of its first decisions. "In your very first day in existence, you sorted out a banking problem without having to come to me and ask for British taxpayers' money. And long may that continue," he said. Authorities in Cyprus are in the process of winding up the Laiki Bank. "Good" parts of the bank are being transferred to Bank of Cyprus. UK customers of the Laiki Bank whose accounts are overdrawn will not be allowed to transfer their money to Bank of Cyprus UK. Their accounts will be frozen, said the PRA. Those with mortgages or loans from Laiki Bank will see them transferred to Bank of Cyprus, not in the UK, but in Cyprus itself. Such customers are advised to continue making payments as usual. Those whose current or deposit accounts are being transferred to Bank of Cyprus UK are being told to contact their new bank with any questions.

Thousands of customers with funds in the UK arm of Cypriot bank Laiki will escape any levy on their accounts.

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A spokesman said the missiles would help counter the threat from large IS car bombs in the city, west of Baghdad. Iraqi forces are regrouping and are expected to retake the city in the "near term", Col Pat Ryder said. More than 40,000 people have fled their homes since IS militants seized the Ramadi last Friday. On Wednesday, thousands displaced by the violence in the western province of Anbar were finally allowed to enter Baghdad. Many had been stranded on open land for several days amid government fears that IS might have infiltrated them. Residents still left in Ramadi told the Associated Press news agency that IS fighters were urging them over loudspeakers not to be afraid and to stay in the city. According to Anbar provincial officials, at least 500 people were killed in three days of fighting in Ramadi last week. Col Ryder described the waves of "vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices" (VBIEDs) used by IS in their offensive as "devastating". "These enormous suicide VBIEDs is something that we have to help the Iraqis, and our partners in Syria, defeat," he said. Iraqi troops in the area are expected to launch an attack on IS soon and they could be joined by about 3,000 Shia militia fighters. But the BBC's Gary O'Donoghue in Washington says the US insists it will only provide air cover to fighters under the control of the Iraqi government - reflecting concerns that some of the groups are controlled by Iran. Meanwhile, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi flew to Russia on Wednesday, seeking closer military co-operation. Mr Abadi, who is travelling with a large number of ministers and advisers, is due to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday. Changing fortunes in Iraq put Obama legacy at risk

The US military says it is sending 1,000 anti-tank missiles to the Iraqi government following the fall of Ramadi to Islamic State (IS) forces.

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The 18-year-old, who can also play in midfield, has made two first-team appearances for the Blades and also had a loan spell at Stalybridge Celtic where he scored six times. Calvert-Lewin's arrival follows the sale of Ivan Toney to Newcastle. "We like what we've seen of him so far, he's enthusiastic and got the ability," said Cobbler boss Chris Wilder. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

League Two side Northampton Town have signed Sheffield United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin on loan until January.

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After winning the first set, the Serb approached the chair, saying: "Someone is smoking weed, I can smell it, I'm getting dizzy." Djokovic later told reporters: "You can't believe how bad it was. "Whoever it is, I hope he doesn't come back tomorrow. He's probably on the seventh sky somewhere." Djokovic said he had also noticed the issue during a doubles match with partner Janko Tipsarevic on Friday. "Yesterday in the doubles match, today again. Somebody's really enjoying his life around the tennis court," he joked. Djokovic went on to close out a 6-4 6-4 victory against the Frenchman in the semi-final. The top seed will face Britain's Andy Murray in the final later on Sunday.

World number one Novak Djokovic complained to the umpire that he could smell cannabis on court during his Rogers Cup win over Jeremy Chardy.

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Dubbed Concord 2.0, the jet would be capable of flying more than four times the speed of sound. Documents lodged with the US Patent Office refer to an "ultra-rapid air vehicle and related method for aerial locomotion". So are we on the verge of a revolution in air transport? According to the documents, the jet would reach speeds as high as Mach 4.5, or four-and-a-half times the speed of sound. That compares to Mach 2 for Concorde. The patent application says that the aeroplane would use a variety of engines that would serve different purposes and power would come from hydrogen stored onboard. Two turbojets under the fuselage and a rocket motor in the rear would be used during take-off. It would lift off vertically like a Space Shuttle. Once launched, the turbojets would be shut down and retracted and the rocket motor would then kick in to climb to an altitude of more than 100,000 feet. Then ramjets, more usually used on missiles, would be ignited and the flight would reach a top speed of Mach 4.5. PatentYogi, a website dedicated to explaining patent ideas, said the flight path of the jet would make it the "highest rollercoaster ride in the world". The jet would come with hammock-like seats for passengers to sit in - necessary if they wanted to travel in comfort. Travellers wouldn't have to share the cabin with hundreds of others - the patent application describes it as more of a private jet carrying just 20 passengers at a time. The idea would also not be limited to commercial flights. In the patent, Airbus also lists military applications for the jet. Airbus took the iconic Concorde out of service in 2003 because of high operating costs. In the 1970s, the supersonic jet faced complaints about the sonic booms and noise pollution created by its four turbojet engines. As a result it was banned from operating over land and was never able to become financially viable, operating instead as a high-altitude transatlantic taxi service for the super-rich. The patent application for the new jet does address the issue of sonic booms. By climbing almost vertically the new design's sonic boom would be dissipated in all directions and not reach the ground. And the design has echoes of the curves of Concorde, with what is described as a "gothic delta wing". Don't get too excited yet. A vast number of patent applications don't ever see the light of day as real products although technology described in it may find its way into some Airbus products. Airbus itself was certainly playing down the patents, saying in a statement that the designs were based on "concepts and ideas in a very nascent stage of conceptualisation". In fact the idea was first published in 2011 and has only now started being publicised because it has won approval from the US Patent Office. Back then Airbus, then known as the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS), said it would take 30 to 40 years to enter service, if at all. Airbus did say that it is working on two hypersonic projects, one with Japanese partners and another with Russian and Australian involvement, with the aim of conquering speeds up to Mach 6.

Airbus has won a patent for a hypersonic passenger plane which could potentially fly from London to New York in an hour.

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Following newspaper claims, manager Pedro Caixinha on Thursday insisted there is no discord among his squad over plans for pre-season. And Waghorn does not mind a short break due to Europa League qualifiers. "It is short and it's not ideal, but it happens and we are back for good reason," he said. "We are back early because the European schedule dictates it, but you just have to get your feet up for 10 days and then get back to it. "I am more excited about the prospect of being in Europe and it is one of those things that you've just got to get on with. "You come to Rangers to play in these competitions and it is just the way the fixtures fall, but you can't go into a busy European schedule not prepared. "The time off has all been worked out strategically and you just have to deal with it." Waghorn insists that Rangers are not building an inferiority complex against Celtic. Their Glasgow rivals have won four of their five meetings with Rangers - the other was drawn - this season. After Celtic's 2-0 win in Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden, Rangers host the latest Old Firm derby in the league on Saturday. Asked if beating Brendan Rodgers' side was starting to feel like an impossible task, the Englishman said: "If you think like that, it will become that. "It will be in the back of your mind the whole time. "The thing about this team is that we have a lot of big personalities, a lot of big characters. "We're all disappointed from the weekend, but we can use that the right way. "We're going into Saturday in front of 50,000 at Ibrox, it's the last Old Firm of the season and we've got a point to prove. It's set up to be, hopefully, a good game. "I understand we've not won against Celtic yet this season. "But there is always going to be a time and there is always going to be someone who is going to beat them and you have to be positive going into these big games."

Rangers striker Martyn Waghorn insists he will happily sacrifice an extended summer break if it means getting a taste of European action.

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Strange's side suffered a second defeat of the tournament as the holders proved too powerful in Tbilisi, Georgia. "We've got to really focus on a lot of the positives the players produced," Strange said. "At times they played some excellent attacking rugby and defended well for long periods." Strange added: "There's a lot to take from that performance "The main learning for us is to show a little more composure and maturity at certain parts of the game and the most critical moments if we are to go over the finishing line in these big games. "It was a similar scenario to the Australia game, not making good decisions at critical times." Having also lost to Australia, Wales will face Samoa in their final Pool A game with both teams aiming to avoid being bottom of the group.

Head coach Jason Strange says Wales Under-20 can take positives from the 34-22 defeat by England in World Rugby's Junior Championship.

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Richard Cassidy stabbed David Farish 14 times and slashed his throat at his home in Tweedbank. A court heard Cassidy had been told the 75-year-old had abused a close friend when she was a child. He had earlier offered a guilty plea to the reduced charge of culpable homicide but was convicted of murder after a trial at the High Court in Glasgow. A jury heard how the ex-soldier flipped when Mr Farish told him the police "could not prove anything" after he confronted him in February last year. Cassidy went on to hand himself in - but said he did not want to be known as a "cold blooded killer". He now faces a life sentence when he returns to the dock next month. The woman who accused Mr Farish of physically and sexually abusing her gave evidence during the trial. She had been friends with Cassidy for a number of years and she confided in him. She claimed she was regularly preyed upon starting when she was seven. As well as the sexual accusations, it was alleged Mr Farish once broke his hand having hit her so hard. The court heard police investigated in 2006, but no charges were brought. The woman recalled how Cassidy had been "understanding" about how she had apparently suffered. It was last February when he decided to confront Mr Farish at his home where he was alleged to have told him police could not prove anything. Cassidy went on to murder him, leaving him to bleed to death. The woman who accused Mr Farish later learned he had died - but did not initially think Cassidy was the culprit. She told the jury: "All I could think of was that he had met his match this time." However, she recalled being "gobsmacked" when Cassidy confessed he was responsible. The woman told prosecutor Angela Gray: "He was really sad. I think because I have never seen a side like that in him. "I could not believe what he was saying... that he was able to take a life. It was not his nature." She later drove Cassidy to the local police station where he handed himself in. He went on to send a string of letters to the woman from prison while on remand. In one, he said there must have been a lot of "hatred and anger" in him to do what he did. He added it was Mr Farish's apparently "cocky" comment which made him lose control. The woman said she did not intend to speak to Cassidy in the future. Judge Lord Summers deferred sentencing for reports. After the verdict, Det Insp David Pinkney said: "This was a particularly heinous murder of a frail, elderly man in his own home. "Thanks to a thorough and robust investigation by the major investigation team we were able to quickly identify Richard Cassidy as the suspect. "Information we received from the community was also crucial in bringing Cassidy to justice. "This conviction will not reverse his cruel actions but I do hope it will bring some measure of resolution for Mr Farish's family."

A 70-year-old man has been found guilty of murdering a fellow pensioner in the Borders.

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The hosts went ahead in the 23rd minute, Amadou Bakayoko drilling his first league goal past Jayson Leutwiler from Oztumer's fine through ball. Shrewsbury levelled on the half hour as former Walsall player Oliver Lancashire looped home a header from Ian Black's free-kick. The Saddlers regained the lead three minutes before half-time, Kieron Morris bundling home Joe Edwards' cross from inside the six-yard box. Oztumer should have sealed the points 10 minutes into the second half, but fired wide when one-on-one with Leutwiler. And the Shrews levelled in the 58th minute as Walsall goalkeeper Neil Etheridge missed his punch from a corner and Junior Brown bundled home from close range. Shrewsbury were then denied a goal and a penalty by the linesman as both an Andy Mangan strike and a foul on George Waring in the box by James O'Connor were cancelled out by offside flags. The visitors went down to 10 men after 65 minutes as Ryan McGivern received a second yellow card for an off-the-ball clash with Bakayoko. And Walsall won it two minutes from time as Oztumer's corner crept in direct at the near post, although they also ended with 10 men as Bakayoko saw a second yellow for his celebrations. Reports supplied by the Press Association. Match ends, Walsall 3, Shrewsbury Town 2. Second Half ends, Walsall 3, Shrewsbury Town 2. Attempt missed. Jim O'Brien (Shrewsbury Town) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Substitution, Walsall. Matt Preston replaces Franck Moussa. Substitution, Walsall. Andreas Makris replaces Erhun Oztumer. Second yellow card to Amadou Bakayoko (Walsall) for excessive celebration. Goal! Walsall 3, Shrewsbury Town 2. Erhun Oztumer (Walsall) left footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right to the bottom right corner. Corner, Walsall. Conceded by Oliver Lancashire. Attempt missed. Franck Moussa (Walsall) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Corner, Walsall. Conceded by Junior Brown. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Substitution, Shrewsbury Town. Sylvan Ebanks-Blake replaces George Waring because of an injury. Attempt saved. Franck Moussa (Walsall) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Attempt blocked. Franck Moussa (Walsall) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Attempt blocked. Antoni Sarcevic (Shrewsbury Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Attempt saved. George Waring (Shrewsbury Town) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. George Waring (Shrewsbury Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Kevin Toner (Walsall). Substitution, Walsall. Josh Ginnelly replaces Kieron Morris. Jack Grimmer (Shrewsbury Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Joe Edwards (Walsall). Ian Black (Shrewsbury Town) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by Ian Black (Shrewsbury Town). Adam Chambers (Walsall) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Corner, Walsall. Conceded by Jayson Leutwiler. Attempt saved. Erhun Oztumer (Walsall) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Substitution, Shrewsbury Town. Jim O'Brien replaces Andy Mangan. Foul by George Waring (Shrewsbury Town). (Walsall) wins a free kick in the defensive half. James O'Connor (Walsall) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. George Waring (Shrewsbury Town) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by James O'Connor (Walsall). Attempt blocked. Abu Ogogo (Shrewsbury Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Amadou Bakayoko (Walsall) is shown the yellow card. Second yellow card to Ryan McGivern (Shrewsbury Town). Attempt blocked. Joe Riley (Shrewsbury Town) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Ian Black (Shrewsbury Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Adam Chambers (Walsall). Goal! Walsall 2, Shrewsbury Town 2. Junior Brown (Shrewsbury Town) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal following a corner. Corner, Shrewsbury Town. Conceded by Joe Edwards.

Walsall piled the misery on managerless Shrewsbury as Erhun Oztumer's late winner settled a bad-tempered game in the Saddlers' favour.

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The 29-year-old midfielder was made club captain following his move from Port Vale in 2014 and scored six goals in 70 appearances for the Gills. But Loft, who won promotion from League Two in 2013 with Vale, was released by the Gills at the end of the season. He becomes the second ex-Gillingham man to join the U's this summer, following the arrival of Brennan Dickenson. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

League Two side Colchester United have signed former Gillingham captain Doug Loft on a two-year deal.

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Suleyman Soylu told Turkish TV that explosives had been planted in a tunnel dug beneath the police headquarters. Three people died in Tuesday's blast in the mainly Kurdish south-eastern city. The outlawed militant group the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) later claimed responsibility for the attack. In a statement, the PKK was quoted as saying the attack was to avenge the treatment of Kurds, particularly those in jail, by the authorities. It said its militants had planted the explosives and then returned safely to base afterwards. Diyarbakir has repeatedly been hit by militants targeting security services, but nonetheless Tuesday's blast was spectacular - leaving a large crater and drawing crowds of onlookers on to the streets. It ratcheted up tensions four days before a key referendum on granting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers. Why is Turkey holding a referendum? "It turned out that the explosion was the result of a terrorist attack," Mr Soylu was quoted as telling Haberturk television. "The attack was carried out through a tunnel dug from the outside. They dug a tunnel and placed the explosives in the ground." He said the surroundings of police buildings were inspected about once a month, so the tunnel must have been dug quickly. Pictures on Hurriyet news website appeared to show bags of soil stacked atop one another inside the police headquarters. In a statement, the governor's office said the tunnel was 30m (100 feet) long and its entrance had been in an adjacent building. It said one tonne of explosives was planted. It said five suspects were detained on Tuesday and a further 172 on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Mr Soylu said the blast occurred from a vehicle under repair, and appeared to be an accident. South-eastern Turkey has seen frequent clashes between the PKK and Turkish security forces since a fragile truce collapsed in the summer of 2015. There have also been bloody attacks in Turkey blamed on so-called Islamic State (IS). The jihadists are hostile to both the Turkish state and the Kurdish rebels, who are battling for territory and influence inside Syria. Who are Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) rebels? Why is Islamic State group attacking Turkey?

A big explosion in the Turkish city of Diyarbakir which originally appeared to be an accident was actually the result of a terror attack, the interior minister has said.

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The 25-year-old, who scored 19 goals for the Prenton Park outfit last year, got Rovers off to a dream start after nine minutes, firing past Alan Julian from Connor Jennings' pinpoint cross. Blair Turgott missed a gilt-edged chance to equalise for the hosts from six yards after 40 minutes. Tobi Sho-Silva seemingly did all the hard work, ghosting past Tranmere's backline, but the West Ham youth product hit his effort wide. Four minutes later Norwood made it 2-0, prodding home Andy Cook's flick from Liam Ridehalgh's cross and that was enough for the Merseysiders to make their 500-mile round trip a fruitful one. Report supplied by the Press Association. Match ends, Bromley 0, Tranmere Rovers 2. Second Half ends, Bromley 0, Tranmere Rovers 2. Substitution, Tranmere Rovers. Jake Kirby replaces James Norwood. Corner, Tranmere Rovers. Substitution, Bromley. Rob Swaine replaces Joe Howe. Substitution, Tranmere Rovers. Adam Mekki replaces Andy Cook. Substitution, Bromley. George Porter replaces Reece Prestedge. Connor Jennings (Tranmere Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Corner, Bromley. Michael Ihiekwe (Tranmere Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Substitution, Bromley. Connor Dymond replaces Max Porter. Corner, Bromley. Corner, Tranmere Rovers. Corner, Bromley. Corner, Bromley. Corner, Bromley. Second Half begins Bromley 0, Tranmere Rovers 2. First Half ends, Bromley 0, Tranmere Rovers 2. Goal! Bromley 0, Tranmere Rovers 2. James Norwood (Tranmere Rovers). Corner, Bromley. Dave Martin (Bromley) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Reece Prestedge (Bromley) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Corner, Bromley. Corner, Bromley. Corner, Tranmere Rovers. Goal! Bromley 0, Tranmere Rovers 1. James Norwood (Tranmere Rovers). Corner, Tranmere Rovers. Corner, Bromley. First Half begins. Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

James Norwood's first-half brace was enough to give Tranmere a 2-0 win at Bromley to start their 2016-17 National League campaign in style.

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The Charity Commission said political activity should be in support of a charity's aims and proportionate, with transparency about funding sources. It has warned charity trustees of the "reputational risk" of getting involved in the EU referendum campaign. The commission said it would take action against any rule breaches. The in-out referendum on Britain's membership of the EU will take place on 23 June. The guidance said: "Many charities are funded by the EU or its institutions, and conditions are usually attached to the funding. "For charities that are in direct receipt of such funding, the possibility of a loss of funding will clearly be an issue. "However, knowing that the outcome of the referendum could result in a loss of funding would not in itself justify political activity directed at the UK remaining in the EU." The commission said the key issue should be whether staying in, or leaving, the EU would affect an organisation's "charitable purposes and the ability of your charity to continue its work", and that the extent of engagement "must be proportionate to the issue involved". "Trustees must consider issues such as the risk posed to the charity by the loss of funding and the ability to replace the funding that is at risk of being lost," it added. The commission said charities that choose to get politically involved in the referendum should be transparent about their sources of funding. Failure to do so, it said, "could seriously undermine and detract from the quality of your contribution to these very important issues and may attract regulatory scrutiny by the commission". Kenneth Dibble, the commission's director of legal services, added: "Political activity by a charity can only ever be undertaken in support of its charitable purposes. "The guidance clearly says that there are reputational risks for charities which engage in political activity on the EU referendum."

UK charities in receipt of EU funds should not campaign for a vote to stay in the EU solely because of potential losses in income, new guidance says.

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Leading the Scottish entries is Restaurant Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles. The restaurant is praised for "applying a modern sensibility to dishes" while reflecting the "refined traditions of French haute cuisine". Glasgow as a city is singled out for comment and is said to have had "a real boost" to its dining scene. GFG, which is owned by Waitrose, describes itself as a guide to the very best restaurants and eateries across Britain. Restaurant Andrew Fairlie ranked at number nine in the overall UK list. GFG editor Elizabeth Carter said: "Unimpeachable ingredients are at the heart of Fairlie's culinary endeavours, from the Gartmorn Farm duck served with ceps to the seasonal pickings from his flourishing two-acre garden. "At the stoves, he's a master technician, eloquently schooled in the refined traditions of French haute cuisine, but applying a modern sensibility to dishes that always feel newly minted." Other top-listed Scottish restaurants were The Peat Inn in Fife, and two venues in Leith - The Kitchin and Restaurant Martin Wishart. A new entry in the Top 50 was Castle Terrace in Edinburgh, run by chef-patron Dominic Jack. Singled out as the best new entries in the Top 50 were Aizle in Edinburgh, Birlinn on the Isle of Skye, Eusebi Deli in Glasgow and North Port in Perth. Glasgow has seen a substantial increase in its entries to GFG for 2017. Ms Carter commented: "The redevelopment of the Finnieston dockyards and warehouses has helped to give a real boost to the Glaswegian dining scene, with many of the new venues offering a distinctly urban, modern approach, including stripped-back decor and small-plate concepts." Included in a special Longest Serving category for restaurants which have featured in many editions of the guide was Ubiquitous Chip in Glasgow, which has been listed for 45 years. Others in this category were Airds Hotel in Argyll and Bute, Ostlers Close in Fife, The Three Chimneys on Skye and Crannog in Fort William. The Whitehouse in Lochaline is praised in a desserts section, a new addition to GFG. Its North of the Border Tart is described as "filled with dried fruits, cherries, nuts and whisky. Nothing fancy, no towers, or twirls or crisps, just a really comforting pud." The Whitehouse was also listed as Scotland's Local Restaurant of the Year.

Five restaurants in Scotland have achieved a Top 50 listing in the 2017 Good Food Guide (GFG).

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The new positions will be based at the company's call centre at Springtown business park. The jobs will bring the total local workforce at the firm to over 300. Axa has operated in the city since 2007. In February, the company confirmed it would be relocating some roles from Dublin to the north west. Centre manager Sean Harnett said their customer contact centre in Derry "efficiently services the company's business operations across the Island of Ireland while, at the same time, building on AXA's strong presence with 15 branches across Northern Ireland". The jobs are a mixture of part-time and full-time permanent posts.

More than 80 new jobs will be created in Londonderry by the insurance company, Axa.

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Players' instincts are to do whatever is best for them. Even rigging the Ryder Cup qualifying process to lure more stars to Paris is not enough for some to change schedules. Yes, the French Open field can boast four times major winner Rory McIlroy and Masters Champion Danny Willett, but the likes of Sergio Garcia, Justin Rose and last week's victor in Germany, Henrik Stenson are absent. This must be a source of disappointment to the Tour and it's chief executive, Keith Pelley. After all, they have compromised the integrity of Ryder Cup qualifying in trying to produce the strongest possible field. Points earned at Le Golf National will be doubled for the tables that determine the European team that defends the trophy at Hazeltine this September. The winner receives 64 points on the world ranking list and a million points on the European list. The leading four players on the order of merit based European table and the top five from the world ranking standings create the nine automatic qualifiers. Furthermore, for the first time there are no points on offer at the World Golf Championships event in Akron, Ohio which is also being played this week. This is the European Tour standing up to its more powerful American counterparts, but at what cost? They have played politics against the PGA Tour and with the qualifying tables but Darren Clarke's line up may be adversely affected. If Ireland's Shane Lowry were to successfully defend his WGC title he would receive no qualifying credit despite beating a higher ranked field than whoever wins the French Open. The same goes for Rose, Scotland's Russell Knox, Sweden's David Lingmerth and Soren Kjeldsen, of Denmark. It is fair to say Clarke would want players capable of winning tournaments headlined by the likes of Jason Day and Jordan Spieth in his team. In his heyday, it was winning these sort of events that helped make the captain a fixture in the Ryder Cup team. Of course, the skipper will take due note and successful Europeans in Ohio would do their chances of a wildcard pick no harm at all. But this might mean Clarke having to use a pick on someone who would otherwise have qualified automatically. There is something rather unsettling about manipulating the qualification process for a mainstay as important as the Ryder Cup to boost a single tournament. But the Tour clearly felt it was necessary to ensure the French Open did not suffer unduly when a World Golf Championships event was scheduled at the same time. This clash was brought about because of golf's return to the Olympics. It meant there was no room for the WGC in its usual early August slot between the Open and PGA Championship. And here is another area where players are putting themselves first rather than their sport. The growing list of Rio absentees from the men's tournament is threatening to undermine the credibility of golf's regained Olympic status. McIlroy's withdrawal from the Irish team because of his fears over the Zika virus was swiftly followed by South African Branden Grace. They join Vijay Singh, Marc Leishman, Adam Scott, Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel in choosing to stay away. It is hard to criticise anyone who cites health fears, especially Leishman whose wife has a compromised immune system following serious illness last year. However it does feel as though the male golfers are out of step with pretty much the rest of the Olympic movement despite assurances that the Zika threat is low. The tournament takes place in winter when there are few mosquitoes and the course is close to the sea which again minimises the threat. Members of the International Olympic Committee will not be impressed when they assess golf's right to stay in the Games next year. "I think it is appalling," Canadian representative Barry Maister told a New Zealand radio station. "Once they've got in, they have got to deliver. Just getting in with your name, and then putting up some second or third rate players, is so far from the Olympic ideal or the expectation of the Olympic Movement. "The Olympics is about the best, and they pledged the best. Quite frankly, any sport that cannot deliver its best athletes, in my view, should not be there." Significantly, no women have withdrawn from the Olympics. They are the ones in most need of the exposure the Games will provide. By turning up to play they are acting in their own best interests and in that regard they are no different to their male counterparts.

The European Tour have thrown everything at bolstering this week's centenary French Open but with only partial success which, along with the latest Olympic withdrawals, serves to highlight the selfish nature of professional golfers.

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A rescue operation got under way to save the men after Dover coastguard received an alert at about 09:30 BST to the three-metre white dinghy off Hastings. Lifeboat crews said the alert came after the dinghy started to leak. The Hastings lifeboat and Kent-based coastguard helicopter were sent, but a Border Force cutter picked the men up. A Home Office spokeswoman said the coastguard contacted the Border Force with a report that three individuals in a small boat required assistance. She said: "HMC Seeker was deployed immediately and has picked up the individuals onboard who are believed to be Iranian nationals. The group will now be processed." The men were brought back to the Port of Dover. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said its officers were called to an incident off the Kent/Sussex coast to rescue three men from a boat in trouble. In a statement, the MCA said: "The boat has now now been located and the incident has been handed over to UK Border Force."

Three men, thought to be Iranian nationals, have been rescued from a sinking vessel off the Sussex coast.

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It has been a summer that has seen Yorkshire retain the County Championship, their Roses rivals Lancashire lift the T20 Blast trophy for the first time and Gloucestershire roll back the years to their glory days of just over a decade ago by winning a thrilling One-Day Cup final. We asked BBC local radio commentators to nominate players for the 2015 county Team of the Season. Kent batsman Sam Northeast, Warwickshire pair Rikki Clarke and Jeetan Patel and Derbyshire paceman Mark Footitt were among those unlucky to miss out, but here is the final XI. Let us know your choices for Team of the Season using the form on this page, or via Twitter, using #bbccricket. "After making his name as a prodigious white-ball biffer, Alex Hales' determination to prove himself in the first-class arena has delivered rich dividends in 2015. "Three scores over 180, including a career-best 236 against champions Yorkshire, have taken the 26-year-old beyond 1,000 runs in first-class cricket for the second season in a row, a staggering about-turn after a miserable 2013 which saw him dropped to the seconds with an average of just 13. "His dedication to improve his all-round game has now been rewarded with a call-up to England's Test squad for the first time. "On his day, there are few better players to watch and it's heartening to find both the international selectors and the county broadcasters arriving on the same page at the same time." By BBC Radio Nottingham's Dave Bracegirdle "Michael Klinger has not only scored big runs in all formats, but his leadership as he moves forward a highly promising group has been superb. "His strength at the crease centres around an ability to read the match situation and to adapt accordingly. "He can play the audacious shots when necessary, but he likes nothing better than to build an innings and bat all day. "And what an attitude - he commuted back from Western Australia to play in the One-Day Cup semi-final against Yorkshire when he needn't have done so and scored yet another match-winning century." By BBC Radio Gloucestershire's Bob Hunt "Ashwell Prince is a fierce competitor, a wonderful batsman and has played a significant role in helping Lancashire clinch promotion in the County Championship and win the T20 Blast trophy. "To be the country's leading run-scorer in his final season as a cricketer speaks volumes for his skill, drive and determination to succeed even at the very end of his career. "This season, Prince has shown all of his international class, which saw him capped 119 times across all formats by South Africa, with fight and flair in equal measure. "His contribution has been as strong and as significant as in any of his previous five seasons at Old Trafford." By BBC Radio Lancashire's Scott Read "James Hildreth is never less than a joy to watch - fluency personified, always looking to pierce the field or find the gaps with those steel-wired wrists and natural sense of timing. "But this season it has been the volume of his runs as much as the style of them which has rightly earned him his place in this list. "With the rest of the Somerset middle-order desperately short of runs, there have been times when he's seemed like the boy on the burning deck, with disaster all around. "The only thing that divides opinion in Somerset is his beard, but after a season like this one, we'll forgive him even that." By BBC Somerset's Anthony Gibson "Cricket fans across the globe will know about Luke Wright's record in white-ball cricket, be it in the IPL, the Big Bash or during his 100-plus appearances for England. "Less well-known is that Wright also has a good record in red-ball cricket, in which he averages over 40. "This season he has scored over 1,000 Championship runs for the first time, including a career-best 226, an innings in which he took 23 balls to get off the mark." By BBC Sussex's Adrian Harms "This has been a memorable season for Jonny Bairstow, who raced to 1,000 runs in the first-class game, averaging over 100. "At one stage of the season he had contributed 25% of Yorkshire's overall runs, and when called up by England for the one-day decider against New Zealand at Durham, he produced a match-winning innings. "Yorkshire coach Jason Gillespie has had this to say about Bairstow: 'To use the phrase 'form of his life' is suitable to describe the season for JB. "'He has come on really well as a wicketkeeper and with a series of stunning performances with the bat he has played a great part in helping us to back-to-back titles. He has proved this year that he is a special talent.'" By BBC Radio Leeds' Dave Callaghan "Zafar Ansari's inclusion in the England Test squad for the winter series against Pakistan was richly deserved, although a thumb injury has cast doubt on his involvement. "In taking more than 40 wickets with his left-arm spin, Ansari has bowled with great skill and control and has worked really well in tandem with Gareth Batty. "With the bat, Ansari has scored more than 700 Championship runs at the top of the order, but he also averaged more than 40 in the T20 Blast. "His bowling and batting were also a key component in Surrey's journey to Lord's for the One-Day Cup final, which sadly he missed because of his injury." By BBC London 94.9's Mark Church "The Middlesex pace bowler skittled Durham almost single-handedly at Lord's early in May, in a display which in one half-hour saw five wickets fall for just nine runs. "Starting with a bang, Harris has been relentless all season, second only to Chris Rushworth in the total wickets tally in Division One, and his recent five-for against champions Yorkshire gave further evidence that he can mix with the best of them. "It's a far cry from last year when he found himself unable to feature regularly in the Championship side, and was sent back on loan to his old club Glamorgan to get overs under his belt. "At only 25, and with the ability to score crucial lower-order runs, if Harris continues to mature at the rate he currently is, further honours may well follow." By BBC Sport's Isabelle Westbury "Tom Curran has been outstanding for Surrey this season. With more than 60 Championship wickets at an average of just 24, he has led the attack and delivered for the team on a consistent basis. "At times he has simply destroyed top-order batsmen with his pace and movement, and with the white ball he has also shown tremendous skill and a very cool head for one so young. "With the bat he has made valuable runs in all forms of the game and has shown he is a genuine all-rounder. "Curran has only missed one game this season when he was rested for a T20 match and has bowled nearly 500 overs in Championship cricket. He qualifies for England at the end of October, so how he was not included in the Lions T20 squad for the winter is quite beyond me." By BBC London 94.9's Mark Church "This Rambo bandanaman, headhunted by Yorkshire in 2012, is a dead-cert consistent wicket-taker in first-class cricket and shows real class with the new ball. "His pace is not in vogue with the England selectors, but his full-length attacking attitude and nagging accuracy should not be underestimated. "After 68 Championship wickets last season, Brooks has also proved he is no one-season wonder and will again be a key figure as Yorkshire target a third successive title in 2016." By BBC Sport's Isabelle Duncan "Despite being overlooked for England at any level this season, Chris Rushworth has carried on regardless, doing what he does best, which is taking wickets. "He goes from strength to strength year on year and has again bowled more overs than anyone else in the country - having done the same last year as well. "He's difficult for batsmen to get away because of the way he moves the ball around. And those who think he only gets his wickets at home - think again. "Of his 83 Championship wickets, 41 were taken at Chester-le-Street and 42 away. Those northern wickets, eh?" By BBC Newcastle's Martin Emmerson Compiled by Paul Grunill *Statistics correct prior to final round of County Championship fixtures

This summer, BBC Sport has again broadcast live commentary on every day's play of every match in the county season.

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The club paid off outstanding rents and legal fees to Herefordshire Council on Friday after it launched repossession proceedings. A high court petition calling for the club to be wound up was adjourned for six weeks on Monday. Club chairman Andy Lonsdale said a new investor and sponsor would be named within three weeks. "We're trying to resolve the problems we've inherited as best we can and as quick as we can," he said. "We've got investment. If we didn't, we wouldn't have invested £500,000 to £600,000 in Hereford United. "The investment isn't signed and sealed yet. It will be within two to three weeks. "The name will be known and the sponsor will be on the shirts." Its landlord, Herefordshire Council, launched legal proceedings to repossess the Edgar Street ground after a failed bid to gain access on Thursday evening. It said it had taken the action after Monday's winding up petition was adjourned for a seventh time in the high court. The council joined HM Revenue and Customs on the petition in September. Despite the payment, the council said it was continuing to consult with its legal team Hereford United was thrown out of the football conference in June over unpaid debts and now plays in the Southern Premier League. Mr Lonsdale said the club would be in a stronger position if a Company Voluntary Agreement had not been rejected in August and added it was "wholly committed" to playing football at Edgar Street.

Hereford United has promised a new investor will be brought in before the next court hearing into unpaid debts.

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In 2013 and 2014, about 10 senior figures spent close to €100,000 (£85,000; $112,000) per year on taxis alone, it says. New managers at the Opera say they are cutting costs. But the criticism comes amid wider claims of abuse of expenses in the Paris art world. With its gilded gods and crystal chandeliers, the Paris Opera takes spectators back to a time of opulence and the pleasures of high society. But its image of extravagant aristocracy chimes awkwardly with the French government's struggle to reduce the public deficit. The audit report's revelations have been called "tragic" and "embarrassing" by the French press. The report also criticises choreographer Benjamin Millepied for having a car and a chauffeur, an expense the auditors deemed "not justified". Mr Millepied, who is married to Hollywood actor Nathalie Portman, has since left the organisation. Paris Opera did not respond to requests for an interview. In an interview with Le Parisien, deputy director Jean-Philippe Thiellay, who arrived in August 2014, stopped short of criticising his predecessors but insisted the new management had "drawn the right conclusions and turned the screw" on improper practices. Paris Opera also said it had cut taxi expenses by 30% and restaurant bills by 10% in 2015. But even the new management - under Mr Thiellay and director Stephane Lissner - were reprimanded for spending €59,900 on the lavish renovation of four offices. The work included a new carpet, paintwork and furniture, according to the audit. "We moved a partition wall and I don't think it's wrong to want to change the carpet," Mr Thiellay told Le Parisien. The kerfuffle over expenses at the Paris Opera - which runs two venues, Opera Garnier and Opera Bastille - comes after several other expenses scandals in the French capital: The report said the financial situation of the Opera was "quite fragile" despite receiving €96,751,005 in public subsidies this year, over half of the Opera's total budget.

France's audit body, the Cour des Comptes, has accused Paris Opera directors of misusing public funds on taxis, restaurants and food.

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Emerson Hyndman converted James Tavernier's cross to put the hosts ahead and Clint Hill knocked in Jon Toral's delivery for their second. Martyn Waghorn tucked away from the penalty spot after being fouled by Hamilton's Massimo Donati. And Ibrox captain Lee Wallace's strike completed the scoring. The Ibrox side are eight points behind second-placed Aberdeen but are seven clear of St Johnstone, with third place guaranteeing a Europa League qualifying spot. Accies fall below Inverness Caledonian Thistle on goal difference and are three off Motherwell. Caixinha, 46, had signed a three-year deal to take over from Mark Warburton earlier this month but took in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Celtic from the stand while Graeme Murty continued in interim charge. There was little change in personnel on the field as the Portuguese took charge in the dugout, with Toral replacing Lee Hodson while Hamilton player-manager Martin Canning made three changes following last week's 4-0 loss to Hearts. Rangers' intent early on was clear as Jason Holt and Waghorn had efforts before on-loan Bournemouth midfielder Hyndman finished off an inventive move involving Kenny Miller and Tavernier. And, from Toral's whipped free-kick, Hill continued his recent scoring run to take his season's tally to six from close range. Former Celtic player Donati felled Waghorn and the Englishman scored his fifth goal in five games against Accies this season. And Waghorn turned provider for Wallace's goal, the Scotland left-back driving home from a tight angle. Accies, who had brought Alex Gogic, Grant Gillespie and Darian MacKinnon into their starting line-up, rarely threatened and have now lost 14 goals in their last three games. The Premiership breaks for international football next weekend and Rangers resume their campaign at home to Motherwell on 1 April, when Hamilton host St Johnstone. Match ends, Rangers 4, Hamilton Academical 0. Second Half ends, Rangers 4, Hamilton Academical 0. Foul by Joe Garner (Rangers). Georgios Sarris (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Corner, Hamilton Academical. Conceded by Wes Foderingham. Corner, Hamilton Academical. Conceded by Emerson Hyndman. Corner, Rangers. Conceded by Alexander Gogic. Corner, Hamilton Academical. Conceded by Jason Holt. Lee Wallace (Rangers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by Lee Wallace (Rangers). Alejandro D'Acol (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick on the right wing. Substitution, Hamilton Academical. Gramoz Kurtaj replaces Daniel Redmond. Substitution, Rangers. Harry Forrester replaces Kenny Miller. Foul by Jon Toral (Rangers). Scott McMann (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick on the left wing. Giannis Skondras (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Joseph Dodoo (Rangers). Jason Holt (Rangers) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Darian MacKinnon (Hamilton Academical). Attempt missed. Joe Garner (Rangers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Corner, Rangers. Conceded by Massimo Donati. Joe Garner (Rangers) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Alexander Gogic (Hamilton Academical). Substitution, Rangers. Joseph Dodoo replaces Martyn Waghorn. Substitution, Hamilton Academical. Giannis Skondras replaces Grant Gillespie. Goal! Rangers 4, Hamilton Academical 0. Lee Wallace (Rangers) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Martyn Waghorn. Attempt blocked. Dougie Imrie (Hamilton Academical) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Substitution, Hamilton Academical. Alejandro D'Acol replaces Greg Docherty. Foul by Jason Holt (Rangers). Dougie Imrie (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Substitution, Rangers. Joe Garner replaces Barrie McKay. Attempt saved. Kenny Miller (Rangers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Jason Holt (Rangers) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Dougie Imrie (Hamilton Academical). Foul by Jon Toral (Rangers). Daniel Redmond (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Corner, Rangers. Conceded by Alexander Gogic. James Tavernier (Rangers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by James Tavernier (Rangers). Daniel Redmond (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Rangers marked Pedro Caixinha's first match as manager with a comfortable Scottish Premiership win over Hamilton Academical, who slipped to bottom.

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Police were called to Westridge Road, St Denys, on Friday afternoon. Hampshire Constabulary said there may have been an earlier "dispute". A 26-year old man and a 35-year-old man, both from Southampton, are in police custody. The identity of the dead man has not yet been confirmed and a post-mortem examination is due to be carried out. Residents of the multi-occupancy property have been moved to temporary accommodation. Det Ch Insp Nick Heelan appealed for witnesses. He added: "We are following up several lines of inquiry. At this stage we believe this to be an isolated incident and that there is no risk to the wider community."

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a man was found at a flat in Southampton.

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Chief executive Elon Musk told reporters on Sunday that his cars would soon make greater use of the on-board radar to detect obstacles ahead. The car will also do more to make sure drivers are paying attention while in self-driving mode. A Tesla driver died earlier this year when the technology missed a lorry. As part of the update to self-driving mode, if repeated warnings to hold the steering wheel are ignored, the vehicle will need to be parked before the autonomous functions can be re-engaged. When drivers activate Autopilot, the car takes control - keeping pace with traffic and even changing lanes. The 200-plus additions to the software come as it is being investigated by the US road safety regulator. A Tesla driver was killed in May when the car he was driving hit a lorry that had been turning left - Autopilot was unable to spot the white trailer against the bright sky. No date has been announced for the conclusion of the investigation, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration told the BBC. In a call with reporters, Mr Musk said the NHTSA appeared to be “happy” with the Autopilot update. Mr Musk will hope that the update will appease those critical of Tesla's introduction of the self-driving technology. In July, a consumer rights group in the US accused Tesla of an “aggressive rollout of self-driving technology”. It urged Tesla to rename the technology as it felt “autopilot” was “misleading and dangerous”. The updates to Autopilot, Mr Musk said, will give the car the ability to make greater use of the radar to spot potential dangers. "After careful consideration, we now believe it can be used as a primary control sensor without requiring the camera to confirm visual image recognition,” Mr Musk wrote in a blog post. The challenge in using radar is in avoiding “false alarms”, he added, where small objects like cans could be interpreted as a threat. Overhead signs or bridges can also be misinterpreted if the road dips. To combat this, Tesla cars are going to be used to “learn” about the road. "Initially, the vehicle fleet will take no action except to note the position of road signs, bridges and other stationary objects, mapping the world according to radar,” Mr Musk wrote. "The car computer will then silently compare when it would have braked to the driver action and upload that to the Tesla database. "If several cars drive safely past a given radar object, whether Autopilot is turned on or off, then that object is added to the geocoded whitelist.” Tesla did not give a date for the Autopilot update to be rolled out. The radar hardware has been a part of the company’s cars since October 2014. Follow Dave Lee on Twitter @DaveLeeBBC and on Facebook

Tesla will update its cars' Autopilot function with new safety features designed to prevent collisions, the company has announced.

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The 8-1 shot led almost from the off after a strong start and held off the challenge of Washington DC to win the race for the second time. The nine-year-old, trained by David Griffiths, also won the race in 2014. Earlier on, favourite Franklin D and jockey Ryan Moore won the Betfred Mile by a head from 20-1 outsider Master of the World. Allan, speaking about the victorious Take Cover, said: "He's just got raw speed and he really battles to the finish. "He loves to get on with it, but when something comes at him in the finish, he doesn't half dig in. He's still improving, I think." Cornelius Lysaght, BBC horse racing correspondent: "There's no more fabulous a spectacle than a front-running speedster like Take Cover blasting out of the starting stalls, straight into the lead, at an unfeasible looking fast pace, and managing to keep it up all the way to the finishing line. Here, the winner clung on in 56.86 breathless seconds. "That thrilling style and a longevity which sees Take Cover still going strong at nine - he's been second in this, beaten a head, as well as successful twice - only adds to the popularity of this type of horse. A real credit to a little-sung trainer, David Griffiths, and his team."

Take Cover and jockey David Allan won the King George Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.

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It happened on the Glen River Valley side of Slieve Comedagh shortly after 14:00 BST on Sunday. Mourne Mountain Rescue team and an ambulance service paramedic helped the man and his partner who was stranded on a ledge above. The man was taken to a hospital in Belfast and treated for injuries to his legs, pelvis and ankles. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

A man has been flown to hospital by a rescue helicopter after falling 25-30 metres from cliffs in the Mournes.

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The Scottish team of Aileen Neilson, Rob McPherson, Gregor Ewan and Hugh Nibloe trailed 5-4 going into the last two ends before scoring three and two to claim a 9-5 victory. Norway took gold with an 8-3 victory over Russia in the final. The eventual champions beat Scotland 7-3 in Saturday's earlier semi-final.

Scotland won bronze after coming from behind to beat China at the World Wheelchair Curling Championship in South Korea.

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"Stressed" Maggie May had to be sedated after getting wedged between the stairlift and a rail at her home in Helsington in Kendal, Cumbria. RSPCA Inspector Chris Towler did not want to dismantle the stairlift and leave the tabby's owners with no way of getting upstairs. He eventually managed to ease Maggie May out using a jack to make a gap. A check-up revealed she was totally unscathed. "The cat had followed her owner down the stairs when she got caught under the lift," Insp Towler said. "An engineer loosened the post from the rail but was unable to move the chair off of the cat as the floor bolts were covered by the seat. "We talked about calling the fire brigade to assist with their cutting equipment but I wanted to avoid damaging the stairlift." Insp Towler used a jack to push against the rail and adjacent wall, creating a gap enabling Maggie May to slide free. He added: "The vet took her back to the surgery, and I was extremely pleased to hear that she suffered no injuries and was allowed to return to her very relieved owner."

A cat that got trapped in a stairlift has been rescued thanks to the dogged determination of an RSPCA inspector.

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The report, based on more than 300 witness interviews, said IS was using "extreme violence" against civilians. Men caught smoking have had their fingers amputated, while a female dentist who treated men was publicly beheaded, the report said. The group has seized large parts of Syria and Iraq since June. The report by UN human rights investigators, entitled Rule of Terror: Living under Isis in Syria, is the first in which the UN closely examines tactics by IS, which is also known as Isis or Isil. In addition to interviews with men, women and children who had fled or are living in IS-held areas in Syria, the report also examined photographs and videos distributed by the group. Public executions by the group were common, with bodies frequently left on public display "as a warning to local residents", the report said. It added that the international community had underestimated the threat the group posed to regional stability, and that the failure to find a political solution to the Syrian crisis had "left a dangerous vacuum" that was filled by the group. The report also described: The report was written by the UN's Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic. The commission was established in August 2011 by the UN's Human Rights Council with a mandate to investigate all alleged human rights violations in Syria. The report said that other parties in the Syrian conflict, including the Syrian government, were also responsible for human rights violations against civilians and captured fighters. However, it added that those groups were more likely to hide their activity, while IS "actively promotes abuses and crimes" to try to enforce its authority. Islamic State's brutal tactics have sparked fear and outrage across the world, including from Muslim groups. In February, al-Qaeda disavowed IS for its actions in Syria. A US-led military campaign has been attacking IS targets since August. In Washington on Thursday, US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel said that "steady and sustainable progress" had been made against IS. The US-led air strikes had helped in "degrading and destroying Isil's [IS] war fighting capacity and in denying safe haven to its fighters", he said. Meanwhile, on Friday, Iraqi officials said their forces had driven out IS fighters from the oil refinery town of Baiji, 200km (130 miles) north of Baghdad. Around 200,000 people live in the town, and the refinery accounts for around a quarter of Iraq's oil production. The town lies on the main road to Iraq's second-largest city, Mosul, which is under the control of IS.

The militant group Islamic State is committing war crimes and imposing a "rule of terror" in areas it controls in Syria, a UN report says.

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Sometimes, however, it is essential. Chris Coleman says he and his Wales side will be driven by "desperation" when they face the Republic of Ireland on Friday - a desperation to succeed but, more specifically, a desperation to repeat the success of their recent past. Absent from major tournaments for 58 years, qualifying for Euro 2016 - and then reaching the semi-finals - gave Wales a taste of what they had craved for generations. And as they prepare for Friday's crucial World Cup qualifier in Dublin with their hopes of getting to next year's competition in Russia in the balance, it is a taste they are desperate to sample again. For Coleman, that feeling is particularly acute, as he has said this will be his final campaign in charge. He cannot bear to think about a future when he will no longer lead his country and, for him to step aside satisfied with his legacy, he must replicate the sensation he felt in France last summer. "I do think about Russia. Just because we went to France, it doesn't mean Russia is less important," he said. "If you see the film [Don't Take Me Home, the Wales Euro 2016 documentary], it gives you a taste for it again. You want to be back in that environment so I'm desperate to do it again. Desperate. It's the only word I can use. "I'm desperate to go back, be in the middle of that type of pressure. I can't describe to you how that felt. I absolutely want that again. I do. That's all I think about." Media playback is not supported on this device Coleman and his players have openly admitted how difficult they found the aftermath of Euro 2016, plunged into an emotional comedown after the searing highs of France. They re-watched goals and games, text messaged each other occasionally - all to try and reproduce the magic of that summer. That is the aim of this World Cup qualifying campaign but, with four points separating Group D leaders Ireland and third-placed Wales, Coleman's men travel to Dublin in need of victory. Coleman has previously said he would consider his position if Wales were out of contention after five games. With four matches gone, however, he is putting that discussion to one side. "I think until it's mathematically impossible, I'll always, and we've always, got to look at it and go: 'We've got a chance'," the 46-year-old adds. "So unless we can't finish top and we can't finish second, if that happens, then I'll see how I feel and Wales will see how they feel, I imagine, because it is my last campaign." Wales' match against the Republic of Ireland has the ingredients of a titanic battle - a big and noisy crowd, two teams familiar with each other from countless Premier League skirmishes, and the significance of precious qualifying points to play for. There are echoes of Wales' Euro 2016 group meeting with England - their only defeat in France before losing to Portugal in the semi-finals - and Coleman hopes his team will have learned from their mistakes in Lens. "We went 1-0 up and then we wished our life away, rather than just enjoying those moments," he explains. "It's the same for the Republic of Ireland - 50,000 people in the Aviva Stadium, they're top, everyone is billing it as a must-win game for us. But the game will come and go. It only lasts 90 minutes. "The build-up beforehand goes on a lot longer than the game itself. I think you forget sometimes when you're in it that you've got to enjoy it, the players have got to enjoy it on the pitch, and they'll do that if they do what they're good at. "We can't miss the game - we did that I think against England. We were disappointed after the England game because it was a British derby and there was so much surrounding it, and we got sucked into that." Media playback is not supported on this device Coleman admits he was crestfallen after the England game, so much so, he broke one of his own rules. "It was a dry camp, we were together seven weeks. No alcohol - staff or players. But I had a double whiskey by myself, a sneaky one out on the balcony," he confides. "As a manager you have to look at yourself and I thought I was preaching all the time, don't get sucked into this game to England. "So I was devastated, not because it was England, but we are at a tournament, it is the second game, we had a point in the bag and with four points we were going through really. But we let it slip. "I was absolutely gutted." Media playback is not supported on this device Coleman hopes it will be a different story this time. "It's all about us, not worrying about ifs and buts and what happens if we don't do this," he says. "It's all about preparation, sticking to our game plan - if the players stick to that and we lose it's my fault. Nine times out of 10 our boys have produced. "We've just got to go into this game not worrying about the outcome. Enjoy it. Meet it. Let's have a right go. It's going to be a great atmosphere."

It is considered a virtue in football not to look back - players and managers are often reluctant to reflect on achievements or to dwell on the past.

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Eleesa Dadiani owns and runs an art gallery in London's famous Cork Street. She was born in Georgia in the Caucasus and was "breastfed by gypsies". But she is also a passionate believer in the power of Bitcoin and other digital currencies. When we meet she is busy preparing for an exhibition of sculptures made from the exhausts of former Formula 1 racing cars. One of these strange rib-cage-like creations made from the super-strong alloy inconel has been gold-plated and will sell for about £35,000. "These are pieces of history," she tells me. In a first for the tradition-bound art world of Cork Street, her international clientele will have the opportunity to pay using Bitcoin, the digital cryptocurrency underpinned by blockchain technology. The gallery will also accept other cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum, Ethereum Classic, Dash, Litecoin, and soon, Monero, she says. Why? "This is not a demand-driven decision at all, it's intuitive based on the way things are going," she says. She believes paying by cryptocurrency will become as normal as paying by cash or credit card. She also hopes it will attract a new, non-traditional type of art investor. Blockchain, the underlying technology, is a digital ledger or record of transactions that is distributed across, and verified by, thousands of computers in a network. Once the network has reached a consensus that a transaction has happened, the ledger is updated and cannot be tampered with. "Blockchain is a borderless, open source, decentralised peer-to-peer network that governments cannot shut down," she says. "For me, the blockchain is going to be the biggest thing since the internet." And the fact that there is no centralised body - like a bank head office, for example - makes cryptocurrencies safer, she argues, despite their reputation for being volatile, high-risk and the favourite "store of value" for criminals and hackers. Bitcoin payments can be anonymous and potentially beyond the grasp of tax authorities, but this isn't the reason she's offering payment by cryptocurrency, she assures me. So how easy is it to accept a Bitcoin payment? "It's really very simple," she explains. "I give the client my public key [a long string of letters and numbers] and they use that to send bitcoin to my account from their digital wallet or bitcoin exchange," she says. "My wallet is linked to my personal bank so I can then convert those bitcoins into pounds, euros or dollars." Ms Dadiani is such a fan of cryptocurrencies - she trades in them as well - that she is launching her own version, Dadicoin, later this year. The $60bn art world in general is warming to the potential of cryptocurrencies, partly because of blockchain's dual ability to establish the provenance of works of art and thereby reduce the reliance on brokers and other middlemen. Marcelo Garcia Casil, for example, is chief executive and co-founder of Maecenas, an online marketplace that will enable art owners to sell shares in their expensive works of art (worth more than $1m) and raise money far more cheaply than they could though a bank. And the owners also get to keep possession of their artworks while sharing up to 49% of the ownership. Investors, who ordinarily wouldn't be able to afford multi-million-dollar works of art, will be able buy shares or units in the work using cryptocurrency. They will then be able to sell these units later in the marketplace. Each transaction is recorded cryptographically on the Ethereum blockchain. "We want to make fine art accessible for everyone," says Mr Casil, who was born in Argentina, now lives in Singapore, and has a background in investment banking. "The old auction houses like Christie's and Sotheby's have controlled the art market for centuries, so we think the opportunity for disruption is huge." Establishing the authenticity of works of art is critical to their value, and this will still need to be done by skilled professionals, admits Mr Casil. "But once the provenance has been recorded in the blockchain, you never have to do it again," he says. This takes a lot of cost out of the system. Maecenas has already attracted works of art worth $100m (£77m; 86m euros) in total, says Mr Casil, and the marketplace is due for launch in September. The art world has been flirting with Bitcoin for a few years now, despite the likes of auction house Sotheby's saying they have no plans to accept the currency. In April 2015, the Austrian Museum of Applied Art/Contemporary Art (MAK) was the first museum in the world to buy a work of art using Bitcoin. Dutch artist Harm van den Dorpel created a limited-edition screensaver that was cryptographically authenticated through blockchain. And online gallery Cointemporary exhibits digital artworks by international contemporary artists that can only be bought with Bitcoin. Purchases are handled by Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange. Blockchain establishes the chain of ownership, preventing anyone from stealing or tampering with the work. But will Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies ever really become a mainstream alternative to traditional money? Views differ widely. In Japan, there is a big move to equip 260,000 retail locations with bitcoin capability, and a few high-street retailers, such as Lush, have opted to accept the currency. But Joe Pindar, a director at cyber-security company Gemalto, says: "At present there are very few businesses accepting bitcoin as a payment method - less than 1% of all retailers. "The biggest barrier to adoption is the length of time it takes to settle a payment in person, with transactions taking tens of minutes. Despite this, Mr Pindar says several large retailers have been experimenting with the cryptocurrency, but may choose "to adopt bitcoin for online purchases only, where time to process a payment is less important." The currency's volatility is an issue - the value of one bitcoin topped $3,000 in June, before crashing to below $1,900 in July - and transactions are taking longer and longer to process. This is largely to do with the rules governing how Bitcoin works, and there is currently a big row over how the issue should be resolved. It could be that blockchain proves to be more important to the art world than its flashier Bitcoin offspring.

Why is the art world getting excited about digital currency Bitcoin and its underlying technology blockchain?

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An application will be submitted to add an extra 250 spaces to the site at Newbridge while an extension of the Lansdown site is ongoing. The move follows the Liberal Democrat administration's decision to slim down its Bath Transportation Package to reduce costs. It is part of plans to create 870 new spaces across three park-and-rides. Last year Bath and North East Somerset Council opted to scrap a rapid transit bus route through the city and shelve plans for a park-and-ride at Bathampton Meadows. The revised £27m package of improvements also includes a reduction to the number of spaces at the Newbridge site, plans to revamp bus stops, work on ten showcase bus routes and improvements to traffic signalling. The authority had planned to start the project using existing planning approval but has now decided to submit a new application to avoid further delays to the scheme. Local people will be asked for their views once the plans have been submitted but it is hoped work will start in the autumn. The cabinet member for transport, Roger Symonds, said: "Nearly 50,000 cars enter Bath every single weekday. The government predicts that this will increase by 15% over the next 10 years - equivalent to an extra 7,500 cars per day. "Because we will capture more cars travelling to the city from outside, this should reduce the pressure on the city centre network, improve air quality, and make the road environment safer for people on bicycles and on foot." The improvements also include changes to the A4 junction with Morrison's store and on the A36 at the Windsor Bridge junction.

Politicians in Bath are to launch their latest bid for expansion of one of the city's park-and-ride sites.

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On Monday, the council transferred most of Mr Ford's budget and many of his powers to the deputy mayor. Mr Ford, 44, who has promised to fight the council's decisions, criticised the vote as a "coup d'etat". The mayor of Canada's largest city has faced intense pressure to resign after admitting to smoking crack cocaine In recent weeks he has also acknowledged buying illegal drugs while serving as mayor. Mr Ford abstained from Monday's vote, but promised "outright war" in the next election against the councillors who opposed him. "What's happening here today is not a democratic process, this is a dictatorship," he told the city councillors. "You are absolutely telling everybody that voted in the last municipal election that their vote does not count." And Mr Ford refused to apologise, saying he had done enough apologising already. "I've admitted my mistakes," he said. "I'm not going to sit here and go on and on and on." Earlier in the heated council meeting, Mr Ford ran through the gallery, accidentally knocking over city councillor Pam McConnell before catching her. Ms McConnell was later seen holding ice to her lip. Monday's motion reduces Mr Ford's office budget by 60%, and allows mayoral staff to join deputy mayor Norm Kelly, largely making Mr Ford mayor in name only. Profile: Rob Ford The council does not have the power to remove Mr Ford from office unless he has a criminal conviction. Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, once a Ford ally but now one of his most outspoken critics, said the mayor's conduct was embarrassing the city. "He's the worst spokesman for the city of Toronto right now," he said. The Toronto council began stripping away his powers on Friday, voting 39 to 3 to prevent him from being able to dismiss the deputy mayor and taking away his emergency powers. Despite the scandal, Mr Ford does not seem inclined to shun the spotlight. He gave interviews to US media organisations at the weekend and appeared at a Toronto Argonauts game, despite the Canadian Football League commissioner suggesting he not. Mr Ford and his brother Doug Ford, a city councillor, launched their own current events television programme on Monday evening. The show, Ford Nation, is named after the bloc of conservative, suburban voters who put Mr Ford in office in 2010. The mayor told viewers they would see a change in him over the next few months, saying that he had not touched alcohol in a number of weeks. "I'll take a urine sample right now,'' he said on the pre-recorded show. On Sunday, Mr Ford told US broadcaster Fox News he had "admitted to drinking too much", but said he was dealing with it, including going to the gym two hours every day. "I'm seeking professional help, I'm not an alcoholic, I'm not a drug addict," he said. "Have I had my outbursts in the past? Absolutely. "But you know what, I'm only human. I've made mistakes. I've apologised." He added: "Yes, one day I do want to run for prime minister." The Toronto mayor apologised again on Thursday for making an obscene outburst on live television while denying he had offered oral sex to a female staff member. He had been responding to allegations in court papers that he had also driven drunk, used racially abusive language, threatened staff and consorted with an alleged prostitute.

The Toronto city council has voted to strip Mayor Rob Ford of most of his authority, as the embattled city leader resists growing pressure to step down.

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Giger was best known for his xenomorph alien design in Sir Ridley's sci-fi horror masterpiece for which he won a visual effects Oscar in 1980. He died in hospital on Monday after he fell down stairs at his Zurich home. "I am very saddened to hear of Giger's passing," Sir Ridley said in a statement to Time. "I think back on how committed and passionate he was, and then consequently, all the security we built up around his 'lock up' studios at Shepperton. "I was the only one allowed the honour of going in, and I absolutely enjoyed every hour I spent with him there. He was a real artist and great eccentric, a true original, but above all, he was a really nice man. He will be missed." A statement from Giger's family said: "We are absolutely heartbroken over the loss of this loving husband, selfless friend and supremely talented artist. "He truly was one of a kind, committed to his craft, to his friends and to his family. His warm personality, incredible generosity, and sharp sense of humour, were in stark contrast with the universe he depicted in his art." The family went on to express gratitude for the "wonderful tributes" that had been written following his death. "As much as Giger shunned the limelight, preferring his work to speak for him, he was greatly appreciative of every compliment he ever received and we know he would be amazed and humbled by the kindness that continues to be the subject of his eulogies. "In a career with so many star-studded highlights, it is only natural that many have mentioned his world famous biomechanical creation for Alien... it was certainly a design which Giger prized, much as he took great pride in his collaboration with myriads of music industry and film artists, since he began his glorious journey as a world class painter, sculptor and designer." Born in 1940, Hans "Ruedi" Giger studied architecture and industrial design in Zurich and was known for creating strange dreamscapes. One of his pieces in particular - Necronom IV - inspired the alien killer in Sir Ridley's hit film. He also worked on Alien 3 (1992) and more recently, appeared in a documentary about director Alejandro Jodorowsky's unmade film adaptation of the book Dune.

Alien director Sir Ridley Scott has paid tribute to Swiss artist HR Giger, who has died aged 74 - describing him as "a true original".

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Manohar's elevation to the role follows the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) decision to remove Srinivasan as its ICC representative and name the 58-year-old in his place. Manohar will occupy the position until the end of June 2016. Indian cricket was hit by a series of corruption scandals last year. Srinivasan, 70, stood down as BCCI chief after the Supreme Court last year found him guilty of conflict of interest issues regarding his ownership of the Chennai Super Kings team in the Indian Premier League. Srinivasan's son-in-law, Gurunath Meiyapppan, was found guilty of illegal betting while serving as team principal at Chennai and banned from all cricket-related activities. An administrator removed by his home board cannot serve in the ICC, but it has yet to confirm Manohar's appointment. A short statement read: "The ICC notes media reports, but it is yet to receive an official notification from the BCCI regards its decision to change its nominee to the ICC board." The BCCI has since confirmed its position, stating: "Mr Shashank Manohar will be the BCCI representative at the ICC."

Shashank Manohar is set to replace N Srinivasan as chairman of cricket's world governing body for the remainder of his term.

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The draft directive would require 75% of the packet to be covered - front and back - with the warnings. But company branding would not be banned. It would also ban strong flavours such as menthol or vanilla, which can mask the bitter tobacco taste. The revisions to the EU's 2001 tobacco directive could become law in 2014. "Tobacco products should look and taste like tobacco products," said EU Health Commissioner Tonio Borg, presenting the proposals. The current requirement for health warnings on packets is 30% minimum coverage on one side and 40% on the other. The new packaging requirements would also apply to roll-your-own tobacco. The legislation would allow member states the option of plain, non-branded packaging "in duly justified cases". Words like "light", "mild" and "low tar" are deemed to be misleading and would be banned. The Commission says packets must be big enough to ensure full visibility for the health warnings, so the recommendation is at least 20 cigarettes per pack. Fourteen EU states already have 20 as the minimum, four stipulate a minimum of 19, and in the UK and Italy the minimum is 10. It is also argued that bigger, more expensive packets are less attractive to young smokers. The EU would maintain its ban on chewing tobacco - called snus. Only people in Sweden can use it, under an exemption acknowledging the country's snus tradition. The Commission says almost 700,000 Europeans die from smoking-related illnesses each year - equal to the population of Frankfurt or Palermo. The associated costs for healthcare in the EU are estimated to be at least 25.3bn euros (£20.6bn; $33.4bn) annually. In 2009â€

Cigarette packs sold in the EU will have to have bigger health warnings in text and pictures, under new proposals from the EU Commission.

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Dutch national Richard de Wit, 43, has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and illegally fleeing the state. Prosecutors presented two alleged witnesses, a murder weapon and bloodstained clothing but the judge said their evidence was inconsistent. He adjourned the case saying proceedings would resume on 4 October. Sarah Groves was found stabbed to death in April on a houseboat in Srinagar, where she had been living with a local family. The two witnesses from the family were a father and his son who described himself as Sarah's boyfriend. BBC reporter Riyaz Masroor said the judge rejected their evidence as it did not match up with the statements they had previously given. He said the murder weapon - a broken knife - and clothes were rejected by the judge as "inconclusive evidence". Mr Masroor said that as the case involved two foreigners there was a real push from the court and state authorities to "leave no loophole" in achieving a result.

A judge in Kashmir has rejected prosecution evidence put forward in the trial of a man accused of murdering Guernsey woman Sarah Groves.

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Ms Trump landed in hot water after sending out a "style alert" to journalists around the world. The problem? The alert focused on a $10,000 bracelet from her own range which she had worn during Donald Trump's 60 Minutes interview. Critics saw the email as blurring the lines between business and politics. The "alert" showed a picture of Ms Trump wearing the bracelet - described as her "favourite bangle" - during the CBS interview, which was watched by 20 million people. Will Trump's children be his advisers? Lavish 5bn rupee wedding angers cash-strapped Indians Woman finds mouse sewn into new dress People were quick to accuse her of cashing in on her father's position, while some social media users noted the bracelet's price tag of $10,800 (£8,670) - roughly a fifth of the average US annual income - was at odds with Trump's man of the people image. The Ivanka Trump brand was forced to apologise. Chief brand officer Abigail Klem told The New York Times that the "style alert" had been sent by "a well-intentioned marketing employee at one of our companies who was following customary protocol, and who, like many of us, is still making adjustments post-election". It is not the first time Ms Trump has used her father's new political career to advertise her own business. In July, Ms Trump raised eyebrows when she plugged a sleeveless sheath dress from her own collection that she wore to the Republican Party's national convention that nominated her father. Immediately after the convention, Ms Trump sent a Twitter message with a link directing fans who wanted to "shop Ivanka's look" to retailer Macy's website where they could buy the same dress for $138. However, being the daughter of a controversial candidate has not been entirely good news for the businesswoman. The #grabyourwallets campaign, which calls on women to stop buying Ivanka brand luxury products from major US stores, including Macy's, Nordstrom and Amazon, began after Mr Trump was heard to boast "you can do anything" to women "when you're a star" and is heard saying "grab them by the pussy".

Ivanka Trump has found herself in the midst of a mini-scandal less than a week after her father was elected president.

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Andrew RT Davies was speaking to BBC Wales, following a meeting of the 11 Conservative AMs on Monday. He said it was the "unanimous view of the group" that he should stay, and he had the backing of MPs and activists. Tory sources had raised concerns about the leadership, after the party lost three AMs in Cardiff Bay on 5 May. The Conservatives made gains in every previous assembly poll and enjoyed a successful general election in 2015. Mr Davies said the decision had been "made for me". "The unanimous view of the group is for me to continue, the MPs have given their view that I should continue, the activists have given their view that I should continue," he said. "The party chairman has given his view that I should continue. "I shall continue in the role as long as I feel that there is a role for me to play, but don't be under any illusions if I believe that there is a better alternative who can take can take us forward into other areas, I will hand the baton on." A former challenger to Mr Davies has said he would have resigned after the party's election result if he had been in charge. Nick Ramsay said he was happy to back Mr Davies as leader, but if it had been him he would have acted differently. First Minister Carwyn Jones has said Labour is likely to seek to form a minority Welsh Government, after winning 29 of the 60 seats in the Senedd. The new assembly is meeting for the first time on Wednesday.

The Welsh Conservative leader has said his AMs have backed him to stay in the role, despite the party's disappointing election result.

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The Brain family, who have been living in Scotland since 2011, must leave the UK and return to Australia in six days' time if they cannot meet visa criteria. Gregg and Kathryn Brain's son Lachlan is a pupil in Gaelic medium education. The UK government said the family, from Dingwall, had twice been given extra time to help them meet visa rules. Moray SNP MP Angus Robertson has also challenged Chancellor George Osborne on the Brains' situation. During Prime Minister's Questions, Mr Robertson described the UK government's response as "frankly not good enough" and said it was a matter of emigration and not immigration. The chancellor, standing in for Prime Minister David Cameron, said the family had not met immigration regulations and the home secretary would be writing to Mr Robertson on the matter. The Brains, who have Scottish ancestry, moved to Scotland as part of an initiative backed by the Home Office and Scottish government to attract people to live and work in the Highlands and Islands. However, the Home Office closed the scheme in 2012 and Mr and Mrs Brain were required to comply with different visa criteria. Mrs Brain had a student visa and has been applying for jobs after completing a degree in Scottish history and archaeology. Her husband has been working, but a recent job offer was withdrawn after a change in circumstances at his prospective employer. Mr Blackford, MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber, said the couple have continued to strive to meet the work requirements of the rules. But he told the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme that the family's case was a human rights issue. He said: "Lachlan reads and writes in Gaelic and would be going to a country where the first language is English. I am asking the UK government to show some compassion." In a statement to the programme, the government said the family had been given extra time to meet visa rules.

An Australian couple's deportation is a human rights issue because their seven-year-old son's first language is Gaelic, SNP MP Ian Blackford has said.

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They took nearly an hour to score against a team four levels of the Scottish game below them. Marvin Johnson thought eased their nerves, Scott McDonald headed a second. And Chris Cadden added a late third when he slotted in Richard Tait's cut-back. James McFadden, who once upon a time looked anything but future officer material, was making his debut as Motherwell assistant manager to replace Stephen Robinson, who moved to become manager of Oldham Athletic. He helped oversee a stuttering performance in the summer drizzle by his team who desperately needed all three points if they had any plans to finish second in the group F behind Rangers. It was all Motherwell from the start and Johnson - with a dazzling solo run - and Scott McDonald - with a lob - Chris Cadden, Ben Heneghan and Johnson again, could all have scored. However, despite the relentless pressure they couldn't get the ball in the net in the first half. It was remarkable, but the 'Shire - despite being swamped - held out and actually threatened with one shot of their own, from Derek Ure. Fans of the home side and neutral observers would reflect that it couldn't go on like this, and neither it did. Just eight minutes into the second half, Johnson, the outstanding player on the park, gave the Premiership side the lead with a turn and a low left foot shot from just inside the box. McDonald added a second to calm the home support in a crowd of 2,503 and minutes before the final whistle Chris Cadden made it 3-0 against a now weary 'Shire to keep their team alive in the battle to finish second in the group. Match ends, Motherwell 3, East Stirling 0. Second Half ends, Motherwell 3, East Stirling 0. Attempt saved. Marvin Johnson (Motherwell) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Goal! Motherwell 3, East Stirling 0. Chris Cadden (Motherwell) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Richard Tait. Attempt missed. Craig Comrie (East Stirling) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Corner, Motherwell. Conceded by Connor Greene. Attempt saved. Lionel Ainsworth (Motherwell) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Attempt missed. Lionel Ainsworth (Motherwell) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is just a bit too high. Substitution, East Stirling. Lewis Peddie replaces Dylan McGuigan. Attempt blocked. Chris Cadden (Motherwell) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Foul by Craig Clay (Motherwell). Paul Sludden (East Stirling) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Ben Heneghan (Motherwell). David Grant (East Stirling) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Goal! Motherwell 2, East Stirling 0. Scott McDonald (Motherwell) header from very close range to the top right corner. Assisted by Chris Cadden. Substitution, East Stirling. Craig Comrie replaces Conor Hogg. Attempt saved. Joe Chalmers (Motherwell) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Corner, Motherwell. Conceded by Andy Grant. Substitution, East Stirling. Paul Sludden replaces Adam Murray. Attempt missed. David Grant (East Stirling) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Attempt missed. Lionel Ainsworth (Motherwell) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Attempt blocked. Craig Clay (Motherwell) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Corner, Motherwell. Conceded by Connor Greene. Attempt missed. Stephen McManus (Motherwell) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Corner, Motherwell. Conceded by Ross Fisher. Attempt blocked. Lionel Ainsworth (Motherwell) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is blocked. Corner, Motherwell. Conceded by Darren Dolan. Keith Lasley (Motherwell) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Kristopher Faulds (East Stirling). Corner, Motherwell. Conceded by Connor Greene. Attempt blocked. Marvin Johnson (Motherwell) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Attempt saved. Derek Ure (East Stirling) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Corner, East Stirling. Conceded by Joe Chalmers. Substitution, Motherwell. Joe Chalmers replaces Steven Hammell. Substitution, Motherwell. Lionel Ainsworth replaces Dom Thomas. Goal! Motherwell 1, East Stirling 0. Marvin Johnson (Motherwell) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Craig Clay. Foul by Dom Thomas (Motherwell). Kristopher Faulds (East Stirling) wins a free kick on the left wing. Attempt saved. Marvin Johnson (Motherwell) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Second Half begins Motherwell 0, East Stirling 0.

Motherwell feasted on possession against East Stirlingshire but made a meal of scoring goals in their Betfred League Cup tie against the Lowland League side.

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A few years ago, Mrs Souza might have gone to the agency to look for a maid - not to offer her services as one. She has spent the past 12 years working in the Greater Sao Paulo area's metalworks industry, where salaries are on average three times higher than those of domestic workers. Mrs Souza has never worked as a maid and seems overqualified for a job cleaning houses, ironing clothes, taking care of children and cooking. But she cannot afford to be picky right now. Her debts are piling up, from health insurance to her daughter's college tuition. "I have bills to pay every month, so I thought getting a job as a maid would be the solution," she says. "I don't have formal experience, but I do this sort of work in my own home. So why not?" Brazil is going through its worst recession in more than two decades. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts the country's economy will have contracted by almost 8% in two years by the end of 2016. Brazil soared in the past decade, as one of the emerging Brics economies, when its commodities were hot property in the international markets. But with China slowing down and commodity prices reaching record lows, Brazil's economy went into reverse at high speed last year. President Dilma Rousseff - from the governing Workers' Party - tried to delay the effects of the recession in the labour market and pumped stimulus money into the economy through tax breaks and subsidies. But now those policies, intended to protect workers, are doing the exact opposite. Brazil's debt grew, and the country lost its investment-grade credit rating as well as consumer and investor confidence. And workers' situations have deteriorated rapidly in the past few months. In just one year, the number of unemployed people jumped 41% - from 6.4 million people to 9.1 million. Brazil went from a situation some economists consider full employment, back in early 2014, to 9% unemployment now. Wages increased in that period, but inflation rose almost twice as fast, so most workers are now worse off. A closer look at Brazil's economy reveals some worrying trends. Domestic workers are a symbol of that change. Brazil is the country with the highest number of domestic workers in the world. Six million people - more than 90% of them women - work as maids. A few years ago, when Brazil's economy was flourishing and the country needed workers to fill all the new jobs, women began leaving domestic service to work in industry and shops. In 2011, Brazil's Finance Minister hailed domestic workers as a "sub-utilised" labour reserve - an army of women who could gain skills and enter the job market filling better roles, with higher wages. And that really did happen. From 2007 until last year, the percentage of people working in domestic jobs fell - from about 8% of Brazil's workforce to below 6%. Middle-income families were left with the choice of either paying higher wages to their maids or doing their own cooking and cleaning. But now there are signs that this trend is in reverse. More women are finding themselves in Mrs Souza's position: losing their jobs in industry and commerce and moving into less skilled jobs with lower wages, many of them returning to roles they thought they had left behind. Simone Fernandes spent Brazil's boom years working in a supermarket. She thought her days as a maid were over, but now she is back working for a middle-class family. "Back then things were getting better," she says. "You had many job offers. You knew that when you left a job, you'd be quickly employed less than a month later. "Also, you could go to your boss and he would give you counteroffers. But that was then. Now, you have to be happy to just have a job." Daniele Kuipers, who set up Casa and Cafe, a website that helps maids find jobs, says the number of women offering their services grew a staggering 92% last year, as Brazil's recession deepened. But the demand for domestic servants did not grow. Middle-income families are cutting their expenses because of the crisis too. During the boom years, Brazil updated its domestic service laws, increasing protection for formal workers. This should have been good news - but, in the current recession, it has only increased costs for hiring maids formally. As a result, Fernando Souza, owner of the Prendas Domesticas job agency, says, there is huge growth in the number of informal domestic workers, who get lower wages and are not collecting their social security payments. This growth in black market jobs is a trend for all workers in Brazil, not just maids. In one year, Brazil lost one million formal jobs. Brazil's prolonged recession is having dire consequences for the poorer classes. Mrs Fernandes and her husband had to sell their car and move into a smaller flat. They are working longer hours - but, with prices rising on a monthly basis, their standard of living is declining rapidly. There may be one silver lining, though, for some of these families who were emerging socially but are now sinking again. During Brazil's good years, both Mrs Souza and Mrs Fernandes managed to get their children through college. That means the next generation of workers may be more skilled than the current one. Brazil's challenge for the future will be to create new skilled jobs for them. Additional reporting by Ruth Costas, BBC Brasil.

Last week, Aloisa Elvira de Souza walked into a job centre specialising in finding maids for middle-class families in Brazil.

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The 23-year-old France international, who will now stay with the club until the end of 2019, has made 31 appearances for the Tigers since joining from Catalans in June 2015. Born in French Guiana, he became the first player from South America to play in Super League with his Catalans bow. Springer said: "Since I have come here I have improved a lot and I think of Cas as my second home now."

Castleford prop Gadwin Springer has signed a two-year contract extension.

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