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This is the horrifying moment a couple who rode through a red light on their tricycle were hit and sent flying by car which killed them. Authorities have released the graphic photograph in attempt to shock people into following traffic laws in Linhai, in the Zhejiang province, China. Hu Mou and his wife were driving a small tricycle but ignored a red light on February 5. In the photograph their bodies are captured being hurtled into the air after they are hit by a car. The tricycle which they were riding was completely destroyed and neither Mou or his wife survived the crashed. Shocking: Authorities have released this graphic photograph of Mou and his wife in attempt to shock people into following traffic laws in Linhai, in the Zhejiang province, China . | GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING .
Hu Mou and his wife were driving a small tricycle but ignored a red light .
A car hit the couple who were thrown into the air on February 5 .
Authorities in China have released this photograph to shock people into following traffic laws . | f6ae81fb47acf897e03dc6b4f5b9fcf3e06d385e |
Being able to help yourself to drinks in a pub sounds like an idyllic dream, but one pub owner in Swansea is attempting to bring this slice of utopia to reality. Mark Lingwood has spent more than £20,000 to open Britain's first state-of-the-art iPub, The Westbourne in Swansea. Customers who visit the establishment can now pull their own perfect pint after they place an order on an iPad. Self-service: Customers at The Westbourne in Swansea can serve their own drinks . With screens scattered throughout the unusual public house, customers will be able to pay for their drinks in advance. Or they can open a tab so they can be given a special card, which is scanned with a sensor at the iPad on their table. for drinkers which are markedly different than traditional practices. Mr Lingwood said a similar pub is opening in Edinburgh and he is confident the ambitious idea could be adopted throughout the country. First: The Westbourne in Swansea is Britain's first state of the art iPub . iPad: Customers have an iPad at each table where they can place their orders . Positive: Publican Mark Lingwood said his customers are very happy with the new initiative . The publican said his customers seem to be very happy about the novel idea. Mr Lingwood said, 'Fingers crossed it'll spread throughout the country. I think it's great for our customers to try something new, to have that little bit of extra fun in the evening.' However, not all of the customers are completely behind the initiative. Customer Leon Bartoszewicz raised his concerns about the possibility of children accessing alcoholic drinks with the new ordering technology and asked, 'How does that machine know your age?' Mr Bartoszewicz said he believed there was nothing to stop a child using the machine. | Publican has spent over £20,000 on Britain's first state of the art iPub .
Customers place their order on iPad and then pull their own pint .
Publican is hopeful the idea could be adopted throughout the country . | 43c2ede92f585366a67a6a6b7bbb57ff27ea55fc |
A bungling thief was caught stealing from a bandit after being forced to take off his makeshift disguise of a binbag because he couldn't see what he was doing. Daniel Dzieliski, 38, had been trying to rob the one-armed bandit in Biala Podlaska, a city in the eastern Poland, when he spotted CCTV cameras in the room. Nipping out, he went to a nearby shop where he bought bin liners to hide his head and aluminium foil to put over the cameras. Scroll down for video . The burglar walked into the room where he spotted the one-armed bandit and the security cameras which prompted him to go to a nearby shop to buy a disguise . He then returned with a makeshift disguise of a balaclava made out of binbags, but then had trouble being able to see what he was doing . But after realising he would not be able to cover the cameras with foil with his head covered he took the bag off and tried putting foil over the camera lenses - and was filmed in the process. When the foil kept falling off, he tried hiding his face in his hands. Police spokesman Jaroslaw Janicki said: 'It was all quite comical, really. 'He first went into the room with nothing on his head and inspected the slot machines. 'He then left and returned with the bin liner over his head and tried covering the cameras up. He then decides to take off the binbag, revealing himself to the CCTV cameras, allowing police to establish his identity . In a bid to try and hide himself, he covers his face with his hands but it is too late as police were able to identify him as 38-year-old Daniel Dzieliski . 'But when the foil kept falling off because he couldn't see what he was doing, he took the bag off his head and tried covering his face with his hands. 'It was like watching a comedy. 'But we identified him immediately because he is well-known to us. 'In November he was arrested for stealing £2,000 from another fruit machine.' The man was arrested again, and is now facing two years in jail. | Daniel Dzieliski attempted to rob a one-armed bandit in eastern Poland .
Noticed that there were CCTV cameras and went out to buy a disguise .
Made a makeshift balaclava out of binbags which made him struggle to see .
Ended up having to take off the disguise revealing his identity to cameras .
Police then arrested the 38-year-old and he is facing two years in prison . | 94a772a962e8b88b4fd6daa9ad92bc6202b7eb4d |
Nothing says Australian like green and gold and Streets are hoping that patriotic Aussies will lap up its new 'Green & Golden' varieties of the Golden Gaytime and Paddle Pop ice creams. The move is a celebration of 80 years of Aussie Summers under Streets Ice Cream, which began when Edwin Street began selling ice cream from his shop in Corrimal, NSW, in the early 1920s. The patriotic Green & Golden variety of the Golden Gaytime ice cream . The new limited edition Paddle Pop is a celebration of 80 years of Aussie Summers under Streets Ice Cream . It's not the first time that Streets has mixed up its ice cream offer. Over the years, there have been over 20 different flavours of the Gaytime ice cream, including Strawberry Shortcake, Raspberry Rough, and Turkish Delight. Paddle Pop is among the most recognised Australian brands and is sold in over 20 different countries. Streets Marketing Director, Anthony Toovey said the Aussie themed ice creams were designed to remind people that Streets Ice Creams are about the Aussie summer time and having fun. 'We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate our 80th summer than with ice creams that say we are proudly Australian - green and gold through and through' said Mr Toovey. Limited edition Green & Golden Gaytime and Paddle Pop Aussie Rainbow are available now. SInce its launch there have been 20 different versions of the Golden Gaytime ice cream. The limited edition Aussie Rainbow version of the Paddle Pop is available now . | Streets releases green and gold versions of the Golden Gaytime and Paddle Pop ice creams .
The move is a celebration of 80 Aussie summers with Streets ice cream . | 1c7b733e4886a6b1f513cddb24f100a975133b57 |
A Perth man who masked the fatal shooting of his de facto wife as a suicide has been found guilty of her murder. Robert Jeffrey Anderson shot Phaea Leanne Lightfoot, 51, in the bedroom of their Wanneroo home, north of Perth, during an argument about sex on August 29, 2012. The West Australian Supreme Court heard that the couple, who met at a swingers club before striking up their relationship nine years ago, often argued about Anderson's inability to perform sexually for Ms Lightfoot, the ABC reports. Robert Jeffrey Anderson has been found guilty of murdering his partner Phaea Leanne Lightfoot at the West Australian Supreme Court (pictured) After Ms Lightfoot had died, Anderson placed the gun beside her body and told the triple-zero operator and police that she had killed herself, recordings played to the court revealed. However when his trial began, Anderson admitted to shooting Ms Lightfoot, but claimed he had only intended to fire a warning shot through the bedroom door after she threw a ceramic cat at him. He also denied intentionally placing the gun beside the body to make it appear like a suicide and rehearsing his story before calling for an ambulance. Justice Michael Corboy said there had been a clear intent to at least cause injury, if not to kill. 'There was a deliberate shot fired at Ms Lightfoot and Mr Anderson was aiming to hit her as he fired,' he said. Prosecutor Nick Cogin described the victim as a 'highly sexualised female' with an anger problem. 'She had a drug habit and was known to consume cannabis regularly. In addition she consumed methylamphetamine,' Mr Cogin said, according to the ABC. He told the jury that her relationship with Anderson was a 'servant, slave relationship' in which she did as she was bid. Anderson will appear in court again for sentencing submissions on January 23. | Robert Anderson shot Phaea Lightfoot after an argument about sex .
The court heard the couple of nine year, who met at a swinger's club, often argued about Anderson's inability to perform sexually for Ms Lightfoot .
Anderson told emergency services that Ms Lightfoot killed herself and placed the gun beside her body .
He will appear in court for sentencing on January 23 . | 03d25219690b52111f3f7f19c5bf248d5cb92b7c |
A bargain hunter more than he expected from an auction when he discovered $127,000 in bonds hidden inside a desk he bought for $40. Phil LeClerc, of Weymouth, Massachusetts, found an envelope of the savings when he was looking through the dresser for a missing knob. He had bought the Governor Winthrop secretary desk at a Holbrook auction house on November 19. Lucky find: A bargain hunter got a lot more than he expected from an auction when he discovered more than $127,000 in bonds hidden inside a desk he had bought for $40 . A son was selling his father's home and furniture to pay for the assisted-living facility he was moving into. LeClerc was searching for a missing knob that had fallen into a space between desktop and the drawers when discovered the white paper envelope. 'I banged the desk forward and when the knob came out the envelope dropped,' LeClerc told The Enterprise. Inside was a stack of bonds that matured in 1992. 'The first piece I saw was $500 and that was enough to shake me up,' LeClerc told the newspaper. By the time LeClerc finished counting the bonds, they totaled $127,000, he said. Discovery: Phil LeClerc, of Weymouth, Massachusetts, found an envelope of the savings when he was looking through the dresser for a missing knob . Six were worth $10,000 each. 'First I said, 'Oh, this can't be real. This doesn't happen,' he said reports the Boston Globe. 'It was really a fluke that it was found. If I wasn't looking for the knob … I never would have found it.' Upon realizing the value of his discovery, LeClerc contacted the auction house to try to return them to the original family. 'The family had been looking for them for years,' Marg-E Kelley, who works at the auction house said. The family which owns the bonds requested that their name not be used. Governor Winthrop desks have developed a reputation over the years for hiding long-forgotten items in the secret drawers and compartments that fill the desks. | Phil LeClerc, of Massachusetts, found an envelope of the savings when he was looking through the dresser for a missing knob .
He had bought the Governor Winthrop secretary desk for at auction .
Found envelope of bonfs when looking for . | c915bfd2e555b0841eec2093f90bb85b6a914f53 |
He may have just committed himself to returning to Arsenal one day, but Gunners legend Thierry Henry will have worried his supporters with a bizarre choice of head-wear this week. The Frenchman, who announced he was leaving New York Red Bulls this week, was spotted in the club's dressing room wearing a Spurs bobble hat. Fortunately for Arsene Wenger, who has hinted Henry could return to the Emirates Stadium as a coach, the former Arsenal striker has not switched allegiances to north London rivals Tottenham. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Thierry Henry seen wearing a San Antonio 'Spurs' hat . Thierry Henry was spotted wearing a Spurs hat, but Arsenal fans need not be too worried . The head-gear, which the Arsenal legend wore in the Red Bulls dressing room, is a San Antonio Spurs hat . Arsenal's record scorer was actually wearing a piece of San Antonio Spurs merchandise, an NBA franchise that Henry supports. The 37-year-old Gunners legend was filmed wearing the hat as he said goodbye to his Red Bulls team-mates after his final game. They lost to the New England Revolution on aggregate last weekend in the MLS play-offs, after which Henry announced he was leaving New York. Henry was saying goodbye to his New York Red Bulls team-mates after announcing his departure . Henry is Arsenal's all-time record goalscorer, and has spoken openly of his desire to return to the club . | Thierry Henry filmed saying goodbye to team-mates in Spurs hat .
Gunners legend supports San Antonio Spurs NBA team .
Henry left the New York Red Bulls this week after MLS play-offs defeat . | 31bead52e3343c2a7adfd232013c50dee60ef676 |
They may like a little va va voom but French cars will no longer be powered by diesel if the country's prime minister gets his way. As part of a wider environmental effort to be launched next year, Manuel Valls said France was overly reliant on the fuel and pledged to wean the country off it. 'In France, we have long favored the diesel engine,' he said. 'This was a mistake, and we will progressively undo that, intelligently and pragmatically.' Around 80 percent of cars run on diesel in France, where the fuel is currently around 15 percent cheaper than petrol. Most European countries have similar policies because diesel cars are typically more efficient . French prime minister Manuel Valls said France's favoring of the diesel engine was 'a mistake' More than 30 million cars currently run on diesel in France today, according to the latest figures from the World Bank - approximately 80 percent of the total on the road. While French car ownership fell by almost 25 percent between 2007 and 2013, 86 percent of all French households still own a car. Unlike Britain where diesel prices are higher, the fuel is less expensive than petrol in France where the current tax system makes the fuel about 15 percent cheaper. Most European countries have similar policies because diesel cars are typically more efficient than their petrol counterparts. With the focus shifting from economy to air pollution, as of next year all French cars will be subject to a pollution rating which will facilitate the banning of the dirtiest cars from towns and cities. At present diesel costs around 1.25 euro, or 99p a liter, but as of next year the tax on diesel will also rise by around a penny, generating around £1.2 billion in revenue for the government. This will add around 50p to the price of a full tank for medium car owners and 70p for large car owners. However, drivers who trade their gas guzzlers for electric cars could get up to £8,600 in incentives for making the switch. | Around 80 percent of French cars currently run on diesel .
The country's prime minister Manuel Valls is determined to change this .
New taxes and incentives will be introduced to combat this next year . | 8405f755fe464fbc708e1f1c3c80c4c2f85f323f |
One legendary DJ took the phrase 'drop the bass' quite literally. House music legend Richie Hawtin pushed a speaker onto an iPhone-wielding fan over the weekend during his performance at Time Warp US. In a video posted by a fan, Hawtin is seen pushing the speaker on the girl after he sees her recording his performance on her iPhone. Scroll down for video . Legend: House music legend Richie Hawtin pushed a speaker onto an iPhone-wielding fan over the weekend during his performance at Time Warp US . The push is deliberate, and after the girl is taken down by the speaker, Hawtin is seen laughing and dancing as fans are heard gasping. The girl reportedly suffered no injuries and Hawtin took to Facebook Monday to apologize to the fan. Hawtin wrote that his intention was not to harm the girl, but simply to get her to stop filming. He wrote: 'I was as surprised as I'm sure she was when it moved the way it did and the top speaker fell off of the stack. For that, I'm extremely sorry and embarrassed about what happened.' Struggling: Photographed is Hawtin struggling to push the speaker after he sees the fan recording . Colliding: Photographed is the moment the speaker collides with the fan before she topples to the ground . Fans: On social media, Hawtin's fans seemed to have mixed emotions regarding the incident, some applauded the seasoned DJ and others ridiculed his behavior . Apology: The girl reportedly suffered no injuries and Hawtin took to Facebook Monday to apologize to the fan . | House music legend Richie Hawtin pushed a speaker onto an iPhone-wielding fan over the weekend during his performance at Time Warp US .
In a video posted by a fan, Hawtin is seen pushing the speaker on the girl after he sees her recording his performance on her iPhone .
The push is deliberate, and after the girl is taken down by the speaker, Hawtin is seen laughing and dancing as fans are heard gasping . | f6c4d982661c4aeef858c87e3507dc1a46819610 |
Roman Abramovich and his partner Darya Zhukova will supposedly stay in the hotel next week . Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has booked all 111-rooms in the Beresheet Hotel in the Israeli desert resort of Mitzpe Ramon for next week's Jewish Passover holiday, a source close to the hotel told the Daily Mail. Mr. Abramovich, who is Jewish, will reportedly fly to Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv in his private jet on Sunday with his partner Darya Zhukova and their children Aaron and Leah, and travel by limousine to the hotel. It is believed he will host family and friends at the hotel between Sunday and Thursday - at an estimated cost of $450,000 - and that the highlight of the vacation will be a Passover banquet in a tent specially constructed in the desert. During the Passover banquet Jews traditionally recount the story of the Exodus from Egypt and the source claimed Mr. Abramovich wants to be close to where the biblical action actually took place. Beresheet Hotel has a stunning view of the 500 metre-deep Ramon Crater, the world's largest crater created by erosion. Mr. Abramovich is going one better than the last time he spent Passover in Israel, in 2009, when he only he only rented an entire floor of 36 rooms in the Royal Beach Hotel in the Red Sea resort of Eilat. The Beresheet Hotel is one of Israel's top resorts and has supposedly been fully booked by the oligarch . Mr. Abramovich is a frequent visitor to Israel. In the past year alone he has been to the country five times, including visits to technology incubators in Tel Aviv with a view to investing in high-tech startups and attending a fundraising event for an organization that carries out archeological excavations, which he supports financially. Ms. Zhukova is a billionaire in her own right. A fashion designer and businesswoman, she was born in Russia but raised in California by her Jewish mother after her parents divorced. | Roman Abramovich will reportedly host family and friends at the hotel between Sunday and Thursday next week for the Jewish holiday .
Booking all 111 rooms supposedly cost $450,000 .
The banquet will take place in a specially constructed tent in the desert . | b29f86304d719d2fd82522daa07ef4c6dbe3c1d9 |
This is the terrifying moment a small store in Ferguson, Missouri, was looted on a night of riots over the shooting of teenager Michael Brown. Gangs of masked thugs kick in a glass door and slide under a metal bar before fanning out to smash and steal from the business. The footage, passed to Fox News' Sean Hannity Show, shows at least a dozen people pour in though the smashed door. They are then pictured grabbing from fridge units and marching out again, leaving flames in their wake. Ferguson was torn apart by riots and arson after a grand jury last week decided not to indict police officer Darren Wilson for shooting dead 18-year-old Michael Brown. Several businesses were looked and burned last week in the unrest. Scroll down for video . Breaking in: A masked figure, wearing gloves, kicked in the door then dashed deeper into the store . Reinforcements: Another man swung into the store under the metal bar. Surveillance footage was passed to the cable network . Smash and grab: Looters opened refrigerator cabinets and grabbed merchandise, during the raid . Celebration: Several of the masked figures headed straight back out of the Ferguson, Missouri, store . Fire: One looter is pictured above starting a fire in the back of the store, amid piles of smashed produce . Burning: The flames leap higher before the rioter turns and flees the store . | Fox News footage shows thugs pouring into store through smashed door .
Surveillance cameras caught masked men stealing produce and setting fires .
Ferguson, Missouri, was torn apart by riots after grand jury decision . | aabde2eed4ed166cb7d2940b58cfdf5398ea634c |
A Victorian man has been found guilty of murdering a 14-year-old autistic boy with an axe. Darren Wilson, 35, of Ballarat was also found guilty of two of the four charges of incitement to commit murder laid against him. Timothy O'Brien, 14, died from head injuries at a property near Ballarat in January 2013. The Sydney Morning Herald also reports police found the boy's dead and injured body with missing fingers. Timothy O'Brien, 14, (pictured right) died from head injuries at a property near Ballarat in January 2013 . The teenager was murdered at a farmhouse in Scarsdale, 25 kilometres south-west of Ballarat, last year . Police were called to the property on January 5, 2013 and arrested Darren Wilson of Ballarat who has recently been found guilty of the murder . The court previously heard Wilson struck O'Brien up to 20 times in the head with an axe. Another man then allegedly hit the boy with the blunt side of the axe, the Sydney Morning Herald reports. The teenager was murdered on January 5 at a farmhouse in Scarsdale, 25 kilometres south-west of Ballarat, The Age reports. The Victorian Supreme Court jury returned the verdict for Wilson after only three hours deliberation. Wilson's plea hearing will be on a date yet to be fixed but he is expected to be sentenced in the next few weeks. | A man accused of murdering Timothy O'Brien with an axe has been found guilty .
Darren Wilson, 35, was also found guilty of two of the four charges of incitement to commit murder laid against the boy .
O'Brien died from head injuries at a property near Ballarat on January 5, 2013 .
The boy was murdered at a farmhouse in Scarsdale, 25 kilometres south-west of Ballarat . | 3da4a922f82caf8d8407b1fd0fa83eabe72e3e09 |
Pennsylvania officials have been left red-faced over misprinted new bridge signs honoring a slain Civil War hero. The West Crawford Avenue Bridge in Connellsville has been renamed the Officer McCray Robb Bridge in remembrance of the 33-year-old veteran who was shot dead three weeks after joining the police force in May 1882. However, when the new signage was unveiled Monday, workers were quick to spot that the first and last names had been printed back to front. Misprint: The West Crawford Avenue Bridge in Connellsville has been renamed the Officer McCray Robb Bridge in remembrance of the 33-year-old veteran who was shot dead in May 1882 . The plaques, produced by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), list the bridge's new name as Officer Robb McCray Bridge. Connellsville police Officer McCray Robb was killed while helping another officer arrest two drunk brothers at a traveling circus. The brother who shot him in the chest was accused of murder and was originally sentenced to death. But he received a second trial in which he was convicted of second degree murder. Remembered: More 3,000 Connellsville residents reportedly attended Robb’s funeral with community donations covering all of the costs . More 3,000 Connellsville residents reportedly attended Robb’s funeral with community donations covering all of the costs. A ceremony renaming the borough's West Crawford Avenue Bridge in Robb's honor was held Saturday with the signs installed in the designated locations two days later. PennDOT spokeswoman Valerie Petersen told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review the signs were printed based on the bill sponsored by retiring Democratic state Sen. Richard Kasunic. An aide for incoming Republican state Sen. Pat Stefano says the lawmaker will work to correct the mistake, perhaps by sponsoring an amended bill. | The West Crawford Avenue Bridge in Connellsville has been renamed the Officer McCray Robb Bridge .
Officer McCray Robb was a Civil War veteran who was shot dead three weeks after joining the police force in May 1882 .
The plaques, produced by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, list the bridge's new name as Officer Robb McCray bridge . | 1eb762790b07b1b92a957800cf5b129d62b47a48 |
His unexpected injury caused a large state of panic for Arsenal supporters, but Mesut Ozil is already back in the gym working on his return to fitness. The playmaker, signed for £42.5million last summer, was ruled out for the remainder of 2014 with a knee ligament injury. The German Football Federation sent him home from international duty because of the knock, and he has now tweeted a picture of himself lifting weights as he looks to regain fitness. Arsenal forward Mesut Ozil posted a picture of himself back in the gym during his spell on the sidelines . Ozil is expected to be out for the rest of the year after injuring his left knee against Chelsea earlier this month . The German scored one goal in nine games for the Gunners before being ruled out until the new year . VIDEO Ozil injury allows him to rest - Wenger . Ozil was absent for the Gunners' narrow victory over Anderlecht on Wednesday night, and admitted he was relieved after two goals in two minutes late on in Brussels. He tweeted: 'I'm relieved about yesterday's victory but nevertheless these weights feel heavy on my shoulders...' Ozil's team-mates Laurent Koscielny, David Ospina, Yaya Sanogo, Mathieu Debuchy and Olivier Giroud are also out injured. Oct 25: Sunderland (A) Nov 1: Burnley (H) Nov 4: Anderlecht (H) Nov 9: Swansea (A) Nov 22: Man United (H) Nov 26: Borussia Dortmund (H) Nov 29: West Brom (A) Dec 3: Southampton (H) Dec 6: Stoke (A) Dec 9: Galatasaray (A) Dec 13: Newcastle (H) Dec 21: Liverpool (A) Dec 26: QPR (H) Dec 28: West Ham (A) David Ospina has been ruled out for three months after aggravating an old injury in his last outing for Arsenal . | The Germany playmaker has been ruled out until the end of 2014 .
Mesut Ozil revealed he was 'relieved' by Arsenal's win against Anderlecht .
Arsene Wenger's side take on Sunderland at the weekend . | 170fe018349eaad6499cff867efa2c9e79619a15 |
Apparently being a world-renowned physicist, cosmologist, author, and ALS survivor isn't enough for Stephen Hawking -- he wants to be a movie star too. In an interview with Wired magazine for the January issue, Hawking, 72, said he wanted to play a 'baddie' in a James Bond film, according to The Telegraph. 'I think the wheelchair and the computer voice would fit the part,' he said. 'Baddie': World-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking said he wants to play a villain in a James Bond film because his physical attributes would fit the part . Interview: Hawking spoke with 'Wired' magazine for the January issue of the publication . Hawking is new to neither the big nor small screen though. The English doctor has been animated on 'The Simpsons', played himself in a cameo in 'Star Trek,' has appeared in the 'Monty Python' live series, and has even lent his voice to Pink Floyd tracks. Hawking said in the interview that though his speech synthesizer gave him an American accent, it has become his 'trademark.' 'Before I lost my voice, it was slurred, so only those close to me could understand, but with the computer voice, I found I could give popular lectures,' Hawking said. Hawking is currently the subject of 'The Theory of Everything,' a biopic that documents Hawking's time as an undergraduate, his marriage, and the onset of his motor neuron disease. Animated: Hawking has been animated on 'The Simpsons', played himself in a cameo in 'Star Trek,' has appeared in the 'Monty Python' live series, and has even lent his voice to Pink Floyd tracks . Trademark: Hawking said that though his speech synthesizer gave him an American accent, it has become his 'trademark' | Stephen Hawking wants to play a villain in a James Bond film because his physical attributes would fit the part .
Hawking has been animated on 'The Simpsons', played himself in a cameo in 'Star Trek,' has appeared in the 'Monty Python' live series, and has even lent his voice to Pink Floyd tracks .
He said his voice, produced by a speech synthesizer, is his 'trademark' | 833be3a1003bef4e45bbda199327b31721f98d6e |
A New York state man has been charged with assault after state police said he sliced another motorist's face with a bayonet during a road rage encounter along a suburban Buffalo highway. Troopers said 26-year-old Bryan Cirbus, of West Valley, sideswiped another man's car Friday where Interstate 90 and Route 219 merge in West Seneca. Both drivers pulled to the side of the highway, where Cirbus pulled out the bayonet, troopers said in a release. Charged: Bryan D. Cirbus is accused of cutting the other man's face and hands with a bayonet and trying to stab his shoulder . Cirbus allegedly cut the other man's face and hands and sliced his jacket while trying to stab the man's shoulder. The name of the 35-year-old male victim was not included by troopers. A female passenger in Cirbus' car held him back, and he fled before officers showed up, according to police. Cirbus later went to the Boston, New York, state police barracks and turned himself in, the release said. Troopers said that Cirbus faces a second-degree felony assault charge, a third-degree felony criminal possession of a weapon charge, a second-degree misdemeanor menacing charge, as well as two counts of misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child charges. He posted $1,000 bail and is out of the Erie County Jail, Syracuse.com reported. Troopers say Cirbus is due in court Tuesday night at 7pm. Court officials didn't know if he has a lawyer. Surrender: Cirbus later went to the Boston, New York, state police barracks and turned himself in (file photo) | Bryan Cirbus, 26, sideswiped another man's car Friday where Interstate 90 and Route 219 merge in West Seneca, troopers said .
Both drivers pulled to the side of the highway, and Cirbus allegedly cut the other man's face and hands . | 18e17064f7924bdb7fe81cfc209c17563760efb6 |
A One Direction fan got more than she bargained for when she tried to get a selfie with Harry Styles... after falling over and landing in a giant pile of horse manure. The girl joined a crowd of hundreds of 'Directioners' outside the London Coliseum on Monday, where Harry was presenting a British Fashion Award. When the heart-throb emerged from a stage door, the crowd of girls surged toward their idol, who was quickly engulfed by adoring fans. A devoted One Direction fan fell to the ground as a crowd of girls surged towards their idol on Monday night . The position of her fall couldn't have been more unfortunate for the girl and she landed in a pile of horse dung . Undeterred, the determined fan picked herself up and continued running towards the One Direction star . But the rush was too much for one girl and she fell into a pile of dung which had been deposited outside the exclusive theatre by a passing police horse. Undetered, the die-hard fan picked herself back up and got close to the One Direction star, asking him for a selfie. Unfortunately for the fan, her devotion was not rewarded by Harry, who quickly jumped into an awaiting car. An onlooker said: 'She wasn't drunk, I think it was the heels she was wearing. When everyone started running she just crashed down on the floor. 'I thought she had fallen quite badly but she got straight up and carried on running. I've never seen such determination.' Harry had been rubbing shoulders with stars including Cara Delevingne and Kendall Jenner at the party, before awarding actress Emma Watson with the prestigious British Style Award. Onlookers said she did not look drunk, but fell because she was trying to run too fast in her very high heels . The fan then managed to sidle up to the star, who declined her pleas for a selfie and got into his car . Styles had been at the British Fashion Awards where he awarded a prize to actress Emma Watson . | Devoted fan ran to greet idol as he emerged from British Fashion Awards .
But, wearing high heels, she fell into street and landed in horse manure .
Onlookers say she was determined to see Harry and quickly got up .
But the star declined to pose for a photo with her and jumped into his car .
Do you know the One Direction fan who fell into the horse manure? Call Sam Matthew on 0203 6150872 or email samantha.matthew@mailonline.co.uk . | 33f05b4e766b780f6441d45b4265efb999b29a32 |
This chilling footage from a conservation park in the US shows a tiger stalking its keeper while his back his turned. In the video captured by senior keeper Steve Klein, a Bengal-Siberian mix named Mohan shows off his hunting skills at the Cedar Cove tiger habitat in Kansas. The clip is an excellent example of a tiger's silent, yet deadly approach - and it would have been a clean kill if not for the chain-link fence that separated the predator from its keeper. Mohan is a Bengal-Siberian mix currently living in Kansas' Cedar Cove's tiger habitat . Steve set up a backwards-facing camera so that he could turn away from the animal. In doing so, Steve believed that Mohan would begin to attempt to approach his 'prey.' Although he moves cautiously at first, Mohan is careful to use ambient noise and to adjust his path out of his prey's field of view in order to remain undetected. Senior keeper Steve Klein set up a backwards-facing camera to record the animal . Turn around! When Steve turns away, Mohan cautiously approaches his subject . It would have been a clean kill if not for the chain-link fence that separated the predator from its keeper . Once the skilful tiger gets within a few feet of the fence, he pounces - offering a rare glimpse at what it would be like to be attacked by such a stunning animal in the wild. Cedar Cove is a public sanctuary near Kansas City which promotes education and awareness of the tiger's ongoing plight against extinction. Currently, the Feline Conservatory and Education Center has over 27 animals in its care and operates primarily as a rescue facility. In the wild today, there is a tiger population of about 3,500 spread among six remaining sub-species. The rest have been lost to poaching, deforestation and other human encroachments. | Mohan, a Bengal-Siberian tiger mix, shows skills while 'hunting prey'
Animal's keeper set up a camera to film him at Cedar Cove sanctuary .
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Two teenagers have been jailed for setting fire to a man's genitals with a home-made flame thrower, leaving him with third degree burns. Jordan Powell, 18, and Jack Rouse, 19, attacked a 19-year-old man, who has not been identified, in a flat in Hereford earlier this year. The pair bound the terrified victim's hands together behind his back before setting his legs and genitals on fire with the flamethrower. Jordan Powell, 18 (left), and Jack Rouse, 19 (right) have been jailed for three-and-a-half years after they set fire to a man's genitals and legs with a home-made flamethrower during an overnight attack in Hereford . They had made the home-made flamethrower using an aerosol can and cigarette lighter and had been at a party with the man, before going back to Rouse's flat - where the attack took place. At a hearing at Worcester Crown Court Powell and Rouse were both jailed for three-and-a-half years after pleading guilty to assault causing grievous bodily harm. Their victim was said to be terrified during the attack, and suffered third degree burns to his legs and genital area after the horrific attack which took place at a flat in Hereford overnight on April 11 and 12. Detective Sergeant Tim Powell, of West Mercia Police, said: 'This is a particularly nasty attack and the sentencing has brought these two violent offenders to justice. Both teenagers were jailed for three-and-a-half years at a hearing at Worcester Crown Court . 'They conducted this horrific assault with intent to injure and terrorise the victim. I hope this result indicates West Mercia Police's priority of protecting people from harm.' Both men also received a further 18-month prison sentence after admitting a robbery of a 17-year-old man in Hereford on April 12. Police said their victim suffered 'significant facial injuries' as a result of the attack. The sentences will run concurrently. | Jordan Powell and Jack Rouse attacked 19-year-old man in Hereford flat .
Used aerosol can and cigarette lighter to make home-made flamethrower .
They bound the man's hands behind his back and set fire to his genitals .
Victim was left with third degree burns on genitals and legs after attack .
Pair pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm and were jailed for 3 years .
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Tyson Fury's showdown with Dereck Chisora failed to live up to the hype surrounding the heavyweight bout but the victorious fighter never fails to entertain away from the ring. Fury, who remains unbeaten after defeating Chisora at the weekend, has attempted to sing one of Elvis Presley's hit songs. The 26-year-old sang Presley's In the Ghetto while being filmed by iFL TV following his victory against his rival. Tyson Fury looks into the camera while singing Elvis Presley's 'In the Ghetto' after beating Dereck Chisora . Fury gets into the mood by closing his eyes before signing Presley's hit song . Fury looks into the camera before showing off his musical talent by singing the April 1969 hit. The heavyweight fighter may have to turn his attention to a potential domestic blockbuster against Anthony Joshua after the new year. Talks are said to be underway regarding a possible fight between the two undefeated fighters, which could take place next summer. Fury dominated Chisora for 10 rounds before his opponent was pulled out by his corner . Fury lands an uppercut on his way to a decisive victory over Chisora at the weekend . | Tyson Fury has been filmed singing 1969 hit Elvis Presley song .
The 26-year-old defeated rival Dereck Chisora at the weekend .
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Brad Barritt may be recovering numerous injuries sustained in England's victory over Australia but the centre still took time out to attend the 2014 ICAP Charity Day. The event, which raises money for numerous causes, was attended by a host of celebrities, but none in worse condition than Barritt. The 28-year-old played a key role as Stuart Lancaster's side defeated the Wallabies 26-17 at Twickenham on Saturday. Brad Barritt attends the 2014 ICAP Charity Day, but has to hide his crutches for the photos . A bloodied Barritt goes down with cramp during England's win against Australia at Twickenham . The injury to Barritt's face that caused him to bleed so heavily was still evident at the event . Barritt was forced to leave the field early after sustaining a variety of injuries and attended the event on Wednesday with bruising . Prince Harry was also at the event in support of England Rugby's All Schools programme, which aims to get more children playing the sport. The programme helps fund the sport in state secondary schools by providing equipment and coaches, it also supports local clubs. Prince Harry was at the event, he was raising money for England Rugby's All Schools programme . Mike Catt pats a smiling Barritt on the back after Saturday's win against the Wallabies . Captain Chris Robshaw (centre) celebrates victory with props David Wilson (left) and Kieran Brookes . To get in touch and donate to the ICAP Charity Day 2014, visit the event's website. | Brad Barritt starred as England beat Australia 26-17 at Twickenham .
The Saracens centre left the pitch covered in blood .
Barritt was out on Wednesday in support of the ICAP Charity Day .
The event will raise money for more than 200 charities .
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Newcastle midfielder Jonas Gutierrez revealed on Monday that he has been discharged from hospital after beating testicular cancer. Gutierrez, who revealed he was being treated for cancer in September, thanked his family and friends for their support during his year-long battle against the disease. The Argentine took to Twitter to tell his followers that he had been given the all-clear. Jonas Gutierrez has beaten cancer after a year-long battle against the disease . Gutierrez took to Twitter to thank his family and friends for helping him beat testicular cancer . Newcastle sent a message of support to Gutierrez following news of his successful battle against cancer . Newcastle's Gutierrez found out he had cancer after a challenge from Arsenal's Bacary Sagna . 'Thank you very much to all my companions at this time, especially my family, parents, brothers, godmother and friends,' said Gutierrez . Gutierrez, 31, discovered he had cancer following a collision with then Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna in May 2013. The South American said he felt 'a lot of pain that wouldn't go away' which resulted in the versatile midfielder undergoing a scan in his native Argentina. Gutierrez raised money for an Argentine cancer charity in October by running the Buenos Aires Marathon. He ran the 26.2 mile course for Fuca (Foundation for Research, Teaching and Cancer Prevention). Liverpool's Jose Enrique also sent a message of support to Gutierrez following the good news . Gutierrez retweeted a message which said he would be back in no time after beating cancer . The Newcastle midfielder was sent messages of support after he revealed he had received the all-clear . | Jonas Gutierrez has won his year-long battle against cancer .
The Newcastle found out he had cancer after a collision with then Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna .
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After Manchester United held on to beat Stoke City on Tuesday night, the players and manager alike insisted that the result, rather than the identity of the goalscorers, was what mattered. But for Marcos Rojo's girlfriend Eugenia Lusardo, it was important to prove that her man, rather than Juan Mata, had scored the vital goal. The model posted a picture of Rojo appearing to get a touch on Mata's cross to her Instagram account on Tuesday night. Eugenia Lusardo posted this picture, showing Rojo heading the ball, to her Instagram account after the game . The ball snuck in at Asmir Begovic's far post after Rojo's slightest touch to give United the lead . Lusardo added the message 'Nothing more to say! Haha I love you'. Mata, who celebrated the goal on the pitch, had earlier refused to say whether it was he who had scored, claiming he would have to check later. But Louis van Gaal suggested it had been the Spanish midfielder, rather than Rojo, who was responsible for United's winner. Lusardo was adamant that her boyfriend had scored the goal, posting that there was 'Nothing more to say' Juan Mata was congratulated for the goal on the pitch, but it appears Rojo actually got the last touch . | Eugenia Lusardo uploads picture of Rojo heading the ball to Instagram .
Juan Mata claimed the goal, but Rojo appears to have touched the ball .
Manchester United beat Stoke 2-1 on Tuesday night .
Click here for the PLAYER RATINGS from Manchester United's win .
Louis van Gaal's men face Southampton at St. Mary's on Monday night . | 33a540ddde8f0385a0c1c5cf1e8db965fe8b3760 |
David Moyes was in Spain on Friday night to hold talks with Real Sociedad about becoming the La Liga club’s next manager. The former United boss was given a tour of the Basque side but is yet to decide whether to re-establish his career there. Moyes, 51, has been out of work since April when his dream job to follow Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United was cut short after just 10 difficult months. Former Manchester United manager David Moyes was given a tour of Real Sociedad on Friday night . Moyes' reign at Old Trafford lasted just 10 months as the Scotsman failed to get the best out of his players . Now the man who was three times voted manager of the year by the LMA during more than a decade in charge at Goodison Park has to decide if he has found the right place to rebuild that reputation. Real Sociedad, where Wales manager Chris Coleman was once in charge, have turned to him after a disastrous start to their La Liga campaign which has left them 19th in the table with just six points from 10 games. But the potential at a club which gets regular gates of 24,000-plus and was in the Champions League a year ago could be enough to persuade Moyes he has found the right opportunity to start again. He told Sportsmail recently: ‘I’d like to find a job, if I can, that gives me a chance of being successful. ‘I have always felt it could enhance me as a manager to go abroad, so that is a possibility.’ Real Sociedad are looking for a new manager after Jagoba Arrasate was relieved of his duties . Former Real Sociedad boss Chris Coleman believes Moyes should accept the La Liga side's job offer . | Ex-Manchester United boss David Moyes has been out of work since April .
The Scotsman's reign at the Red Devils lasted just 10 months .
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Cristiano Ronaldo was treated to a brand new Audi S8 earlier this week, but the Real Madrid forward swapped his flashy sports car for two wheels on Wednesday. The Ballon d'Or nominee stepped out in a hat and scarf and a pair of sunglasses as he set off on a leisurely bike ride. The 29-year-old watched from the stands with his son Cristiano Ronaldo Jnr as Real Madrid completed a 9-1 aggregate win against Cornella with a 5-0 rout at the Bernabeu on Tuesday night. Cristiano Ronaldo donned a hat and scarf nad sunglasses as he set off on bike ride on Wednesday . Ronaldo has netted an incredible 28 times this season is just 22 appearances . The Real Madrid players were treated to new cars this week by sponsor Audi, and Ronaldo chose the S8 . Ronaldo (centre) jokes with team-mates Fabio Coentrao (left) and James Rodriguez at the Audi event . Ronaldo is presented with the 2013 Ballon d'Or prize by World Cup winner Pele . VIDEO Ronaldo, Messi and Neuer shortlisted for Ballon d'Or . But Ronaldo should return to action when Real Madrid welcome Celta Vigo to the Spanish capital on Saturday looking to extend their 17-game winning streak. Ronaldo has scored 28 goals this season is just 22 appearances, a return that has helped Real to the top of the league and earned him another Ballon d'Or nomination. The Portugal international is battling against Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to be crowned the world's best player for the second year running. | Cristiano Ronaldo was presented with a brand new car by sponsor Audi .
But the Real forward swapped it for two wheels and enjoyed a bike ride .
Ronaldo posted a picture to his Instagram posing on the bike . | 22b957e48997e6f568d341f4d7436d9c5c17cfbe |
Wayne Rooney is ready to play in Manchester United’s game at Southampton on Monday after missing the win over Stoke with a knee injury. It is understood that Rooney declared himself fit on Tuesday morning after hurting himself in a collision with an advertising board against Hull at the weekend, but United decided to leave him out against the Potters as a precaution. The United and England captain had routine scans Wednesday and is now expected to return to Louis van Gaal’s squad at St Mary’s. Wayne Rooney (centre) missed Manchester United's game against Stoke at Old Trafford with a knee injury . But the United and England captain has now been declared fit to play against Southampton on Monday . Rooney (right) had picked up a knock after colliding with an advertising board in the 3-0 win against Hull . Having put teenager James Wilson on stand-by for a first start of the season, and seen Robin van Persie return to goalscoring form against Hull, Van Gaal named them both in his line-up for Tuesday’s 2-1 win over Stoke with Radamel Falcao once again on the bench. Despite hanging on desperately towards the end, United’s fourth win in a row has fuelled belief around Old Trafford that the Dutchman has got the club heading firmly in the right direction. | Wayne Rooney missed Tuesday's win over Stoke with a knee injury .
But the Manchester United captain has been declared fit for Southampton .
United take on the Premier League high-flyers at St Mary's on Monday . | fca70edc9e6a855ce6724ee87958cec1cf57d886 |
Group A: Equatorial Guinea, Burkina Faso, Congo, Gabon . Group B: Zambia, Cape Verde Islands, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tunisia . Group C: Ghana, Algeria, Senegal, South Africa . Group D: Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Guinea, Mali . Ivory Coast have been pitted against Cameroon in Group D after the draw for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, while Algeria and Ghana have been paired with each other in Group C. Cameroon hit form to thrash Ivory Coast 4-1 during qualifiers in September, a result that the likes of Yaya Toure and Wilfried Bony will look to avenge when they meet in Equatorial Guinea. Group C is the most eye-catching of the competition, as South Africa and Senegal will also compete to make the knock-out stages. Algeria impressed during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, reaching the last 16, while Senegal's attack will be spearheaded by Newcastle's Papiss Cisse. Yaya Toure (left) will hope Ivory Coast avenge a 4-1 qualifying defeat to Cameroon . Islam Slimani pictured in action for Algeria during their impressive campaign at the 2014 World Cup . Wilfried Bony (centre) will look to take his superb form for Swansea into the Africa Cup of Nations in 2015 . Group B comprises Zambia, Cape Verde, Tunisia and DR Congo. Elsewhere, Equatorial Guinea are in Group A alongside Congo, Burkina Faso and Gabon, where all eyes will be on Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Equatorial Guinea are hosts after Morocco withdrew from holding the competition in November. The tournament will take place from January 17th - February 8th. | Ivory Coast will play Cameroon, Guinea and Mali in Group D .
Ghana, Algeria and Senegal drawn together in Group C .
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A new range of underwear has true green credentials - it's made from recycled pine trees. It might sound uncomfortable but it doesn't mean the lingerie feels prickly to touch, in fact the makers claim it's 'as soft as silk'. The collection of knickers comes from Midlands firm Liv.co.uk, who are based near Redditch and describe themselves as an 'ethical' online department store. Green is the new black: The briefs are made from crushed pine needles but are far from prickly . The 'organic' briefs are made in France and Tunisia by the French lingerie designer Sophie Young. As Christmas trees go up this month, the company hope people will think about what happens to them when they come down again and invest in their recycled products. The glamorous French panties which cost £15 each and are described as 'sexy, seductive underwear, soft as silk with the feel of cashmere and the coolness of linen.' Tree-mendous: The pine needle fabric is a vicose and the material is described 'structurally similar to cotton' Last year's Christmas tree, this year's stocking filler: The briefs were made by French lingerie designer Sophie Young and cost £15 . Fruits of the forest: Despite its origins, the underwear is said to be as 'soft as silk with the feel of cashmere and the coolness of linen' A spokesman for the company said: 'These are the pinnacle of French technology, delivered right where it matters. They won't leave you pining for the old bloomers.' Describing the product in more detail, she said: 'The pine needle fabric is a vicose. Like viscose rayon which is a fibre made from regenerated wood cellulose, this fabric is regenerated pine needles. 'Structurally it is similar to cotton, which is almost pure cellulose.' As well as lingerie, the website also sells other ethically sourced products including homeware and men's and women's clothing. | Collection of briefs made from crushed pine needles .
Created by French designer Sophie Young .
Being sold by 'ethical' online department store based in the Midlands .
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Liverpool are making their play to sign Norway starlet Martin Odegaard after he arrived for a tour of the club on Wednesday. The 15-year-old, who has already spent time with Real Madrid and Manchester United - although United hope to see him again - landed on Merseyside to take a look at Liverpool's ground and facilities. Liverpool's first team squad and staff were given the day off but Stromsgodset midfielder Odegaard, supposedly a Liverpool fan, and his father took the opportunity to look around Anfield, Melwood and Liverpool city centre. VIDEO Scroll down for 15 Year old Norwegian wonder kid Martin Odegaard highlights . Stromsgodset starlet Martin Odegaard is being chased by a host of Europe's elite clubs . The 15-year-old was the youngest player to feature in a Euro qualifier after making his debut against Bulgaria . Age: 15 (D.O.B. 17/12/98) Born: Drammen, Norway . Position: Attacking midfielder . Club: Stromsgodset (2014-) Appearances: 24 . Goals: 5 . International appearances: 3 . International goals: 0 . Odegaard already has three international caps after becoming the youngest player ever to play in a European Championship qualifier when he made his debut for Norway against Bulgaria at the age of 15 years and 300 days. He turns 16 on December 17. Most of Europe's top sides have made approaches to Stromsgodset although Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho has ruled his side out of the race. Mourinho said: 'I have heard from him and he can go to 25 clubs. I want to know what club it is going to be, but we will not go into battle with all these clubs..' Jose Mourinho has ruled Chelsea out of the race to sign Odegaard, who 'can go to 25 clubs' | Martin Odegaard attracting Manchester United, Real Madrid and Liverpool .
The 15-year-old was given a tour of Anfield, Melwood and the city centre .
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The world's largest white truffle was discovered in Italy this week, and truffle-lovers are offering to spend $1 million on the rare ingredient. Sabatino Truffles, one of the largest truffle suppliers in the world, unearthed the 4.16-pound truffle this week and has received high offers from buyers in China and Dubai, according to a news release, . The Balestra family of Sabatino Truffles will auction the truffle off next week in New York City and the proceeds will go to a charity of their choice. Scroll down for video . Largest: This week, Sabatino Truffles unearthed the largest white truffle in the world with the truffle weighing in at 4. 16 pounds . Hunters use trained dogs and pigs to sniff out the rare truffles during the months of October, November, and December, according to NBC. Truffles are the most expensive food in the world with just one pound of a European white truffle selling for thousands of dollars and a few shavings of a black truffle selling for hundreds of dollars, CBS news reports. Guinness: In the past, white truffles have sold for up to $330,000 and this truffle is almost twice the size of the existing Guinness record holder . In the past, white truffles have sold for up to $330,000 and this truffle is almost twice the size of the existing Guinness record holder. CBS reports that this expensive delicacy has brought organized crime into the truffle trade. A black market has been created for the truffles leading to the theft of both the truffles and the dogs that sniff them out. | The world's largest white truffle was discovered in Italy this week, and truffle-lovers are offering to spend $1 million on the rare ingredient .
The truffle will be auctioned off next week in New York City and the proceeds will go to a charity .
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Iago Aspas failed to net a single goal in the Premier League last season but the Liverpool misfit scored a four-minute hat-trick for Sevilla in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday night. The La Liga side won 5-1 against second-tier Sabadell to complete an 11-2 aggregate score and Aspas found the net three times in a matter of moments in the second half. The 27-year-old, who is currently on loan from Brendan Rodgers' side, also scored a treble in the first leg of the round of 32 clash to take his tally for the tie to six. Sevilla striker Iago Aspas (right) fights for the ball with defender Marti Crespi (left) of Sabadell . Aspas is congratulated by his team-mates after finding the net in the second half of the Copa del Rey clash . Liverpool have struggled for goals this season after losing top scorer Luis Suarez in the summer, before Daniel Sturridge was struck down by injury. And Aspas's goalscoring exploits may just have Liverpool boss Rodgers checking the Spaniard's contract for a recall option. Barcelona player Gerard Deulofeu, who spent last season on loan at Everton, also got his name on the scoresheet as Sevilla progressed to the last 16. | Iago Aspas joined Liverpool from in 2013 but failed to make an impact .
He didn't register a goal in 14 league appearances for Liverpool .
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Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid have enjoyed an astounding year, following up Champions League glory by winning sixteen straight games this season to set a new club record. That victory in May, a 4-1 triumph against fierce rivals Atletico Madrid after extra-time, went down in folklore as 'La Decima' as it was their tenth European title. The players were rewarded financially for the feat with a handsome sum of 500,000 euros (£392,000) each, but that is not where the generosity has stopped from the club, according to Marca. The Panerai Radiomir watch is worth around £24,000 and has been given to Real Madrid's players . Sergio Ramos celebrates with the Champions League trophy after beating Atletico Madrid in the final . Cristiano Ronaldo poses after scoring for Real to secure their Champions League final win . Gareth Bale (right) scores a headed goal in the final against Atletico, played at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon . The squad celebrate with coach Carlo Ancelotti (centre) after the victory in the European Cup final . Bale (right) poses alongside team-mate Luka Modric (left) in the celebrations after the game . Real have handed each player a watch to commemorate the achievement, the Panerai Radiomir GMT Oro Rosso. The watch is worth around £24,000 and has a strap made out of alligator skin. It is undoubtedly another extremely generous gesture from the club, although they must be slightly concerned at how they can surpass it if Ancelotti's side continue their relentless winning streak. | Real Madrid's Champions League win was their tenth European title .
The squad have been rewarded with money and gifts for 'La Decima'
Carlo Ancelotti's side have since gone on a 16 game winning streak . | 6fe450d54226263bc123a801a10f1a152020bfe1 |
Before they pop the question the majority of men want to know if their girlfriend loves them to death, but one man has taken it to the extreme. Oddball Alexey Bykov faked his own demise in a bizarre proposal to find out if his true love Irena wanted to be with him for the rest of their lives. Alexey, 30 - from Omsk, Russia - hired a movie director, stuntmen, make-up artists, and even a script writer to stage a bogus car crash so that when girlfriend Irena Kolokov arrived she would be convinced he was dead. And thankfully it seemed to do the trick, although Irena admitted for a second she wanted to kill him again herself. Bloody romantic: Alexey Bykov from Omsk, Russia carried out the most bizarre proposal in history and Irena, apart from the initial shock, didn't seem to mind . Marry me: Alexey sprung the deadly secret surprise on the unsuspecting Irena - and luckily for him it worked . 'We'd arranged to meet at a certain place but when I arrived there were mangled cars everywhere, ambulances, smoke, and carnage,' Irena said. 'Then when I saw Alexy covered in blood lying in the road a paramedic told me he was dead and I just broke down in tears,' she added. But then 'dead' Alexey climbed to his feet and proposed to Irena still covered in fake blood. 'I was so cross I almost killed him again, but for real this time,' she said. Deathly stupid: Alexey Bykov as he prepared to pretend that he was dead when Irena arrived . Luckily for Alexey, she saw the joke, said yes - and the couple were married last week. 'I wanted her to realise how empty her life would be without me and how life would have no meaning without me. 'I think it worked but I promise it's the last time,' he said. Emotional: Irena found paramedics treating her lifeless boyfriend but he then jumped into life and popped the question . | Alexey Bykov faked his own demise to find out if his true love Irena really wanted to be with .
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He hired a movie director and stuntman to make his 'death' convincing .
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A bloody family street brawl in Melbourne's north has left six people hospitalised with injuries understood to have been received after they were hit with a pole. Emergency services were called to Roxburgh Park at about 1am on Thursday, following reports from residents who were woken by angry men and screaming women who were covered in blood in the middle of the street, the Herald Sun reports. Police arrested the 12 family members involved in the dispute which allegedly began when two cars pulled up outside a property on Mackellar Drive. Police say several people got out of the vehicles and started a fight with those who came out of the house. The family dispute took place in Roxburgh Park at 1am on Thursday, north of Melbourne . Two smashed cars, star pickets, planks of wood and a metal pipe were left on the street after the brawl unfolded, the Herald Sun reports. Piles of blood-stained tissues and blankets were in front of one house as residents helped injured victims before they were taken away by paramedics. All the people were known to each other, a police spokeswoman said. Six of the family members were injured, including two men who were taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital. One of them had serious head injuries. A teenage girl was taken to the Austin Hospital with abdomen injuries, while a man in his 30s went to the Alfred Hospital with head and chest injuries. Two men in their 40s were taken to the Northern Hospital. Detectives are investigating the matter and are expecting to interview all involved. | The dispute took place in Roxburgh Park at 1am on Thursday, north of Melbourne .
Six were taken to hospital with injuries after they were hit with a pole .
One had serious head injuries, another suffered head and chest injuries and a teenage girl had abdomen injuries .
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Liverpool midfielder Raheem Sterling has admitted that the club are badly missing the talents of striker Daniel Sturridge to help propel them back up the Premier League table. Sturridge has not featured for the Reds since picking up a thigh injury while on international duty at the start of September. The England striker's last game for Liverpool was their 3-0 win at Tottenham at the end of August, with the club having lost their last two games since. Liverpool midfielder Raheem Sterling admits the club are missing the talents of striker Daniel Sturridge . Daniel Sturridge picked up his thigh strain while on international duty with England . Defeats against Aston Villa and West Ham have seen the club slip down to 11th in the league and Sterling, who scored in their 3-1 loss at Upton Park on Saturday, says the return of the 25-year-old can't come soon enough. 'Daniel is a massive miss for us with his goals and the way he plays in behind defenders,' Sterling told Liverpool's official club website. 'Him coming back should add another dimension to the team. It will definitely be a test of character but I think there is a lot of character in this group.' Sterling (left) scored in Liverpool's 3-1 defeat at West Ham on Saturday evening . | Raheem Sterling says Liverpool are missing striker Daniel Sturridge .
Sturridge has been out since start of September with a thigh injury .
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No repeat of mistaken identity . Andre Marriner took charge of an Arsenal game for the first time since he wrongly sent off Kieran Gibbs instead of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain when they played Chelsea in March. During that match Oxlade-Chamberlain tipped Eden Hazard’s shot around the post with his hand, but the referee had a nightmare and showed the red card to Gibbs instead. He apologised for the mistake afterwards. Fortunately for Marriner, Gibbs started on the bench, so there was less chance of confusion. Andre Marriner books Southampton's Toby Alderweireld during Arsenal's win over Southampton . Marriner mistakenly sends off Kieran Gibbs in March after confusing him with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain . Henry's wardrobe error . Arsenal legend Thierry Henry worried fans by wearing a ‘Spurs’ bobble hat soon after manager Arsene Wenger had hinted he would one day return to the club in some capacity. A video emerged on Wednesday of the former striker – who spent eight years at the club – wearing the hat as he said goodbye to his team-mates in the dressing room after his final match for New York Red Bulls. Not to fear, Arsenal fans. Henry has not switched allegiance to their north London rivals, it was actually a hat for NBA team San Antonio Spurs. Thierry Henry was spotted wearing a Spurs hat, but Arsenal fans need not be too worried . The head-gear, which the Arsenal legend wore in the Red Bulls dressing room, is a San Antonio Spurs hat . Podolski frustration . Outcast Lukas Podolski had to watch the start of the match from the bench again and will hold showdown talks with manager Arsene Wenger later this month. The Germany international is unhappy with his role in Wenger’s first-team plans and is open to leaving the club when the January transfer window opens. Podolski’s representatives plan to sit down with the Arsenal boss in the coming days to discuss his future. Lukas Podolski had to settle for a place on the bench again against Southampton as his future remains unclear . | Referee Marriner made no repeat of last season's mistaken identity .
Gunners legend Henry was spotted wearing a San Antonio Spurs hat .
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Mr O'Leary insisted the erotic movies would be visible only on personal devices, rather than screened on the back of Ryanair plane seats . The boss of budget airline Ryanair wants to launch a pay-per-view pornography service for passengers to watch during flights, it has been claimed. Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary said he hopes to launch an app for the airline where travellers can watch sex scenes on their iPads or smartphones while in the air. The planned service would also allow Ryanair passengers to gamble and play games, as well as watch erotic movies, according to The Sun. Mr O'Leary told the paper: 'I'm not talking about having it on screens on the back of seats for everyone to see. It would be on handheld devices. 'Hotels around the world have it, so why wouldn't we?' But the move raises the prospect of passengers watching porn films with children sitting barely feet away. Ryanair said the pornography plans would take at least a year to introduce on their flights, as establishing a cost-effective way of having a solid broadband connection on their planes would be a major obstacle. It is not the first controversial proposal for the airline from its outspoken chief executive. Last month he said he was looking at removing all but one toilet from his planes to put in extra seats. While he has previously proposed charging passengers for using the toilet in-flight. The latest brainwave from the budget airline boss was revealed as Ryanair bucked airline industry gloom by raising its full-year net profit forecasts by 10 per cent to £377m. The airline, which carried 75m passengers last year, raised its guidance despite a 37 per cent surge in jet fuel prices to £778m during the first six months of the year. On the up: Ryanair bucked airline industry gloom by raising its full-year net profits . | Airline boss: 'Hotels have it, why wouldn't we?'
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Rickie Lambert wants Steven Gerrard to sign the contract on offer from Liverpool and end his career at the club. The striker, a lifelong Liverpool fan, hopes Gerrard will not let his contract come to an end and leave in the summer. Gerrard has become a rare one-club player but will be able to talk to clubs outside of England from the start of next year. Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is in his final year of contract at the club . Brendan Rodgers speaks to skipper Gerrard during the win at Leicester . The Liverpool skipper proved his worth to the club once more at Leicester on Tuesday night, capping off a fine display with a goal in the Reds' 3-1 win. Lambert said: ‘We are desperate to keep Stevie. It’s his and the club’s decision but I think he needs to stay at Liverpool for the rest of his life. Stevie is his own man but he is Mr Liverpool. ‘He has got more than enough in the tank. He is still one of the best players around.’ Rickie Lambert (front right) has urged Liverpool and Gerrard to come to an agreement . Gerrard (right) was instrumental in Liverpool's 3-1 Premier League win at Leicester on Tuesday night . | Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is in the final year of his contract .
Reds boss Brendan Rodgers has offered him a new deal at the club .
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Violent sex offender Christopher Charles Gardner has been found by police after breaking free last night from his GPS tracking device . Violent tattooed sex offender Christopher Charles Gardner has just been found by police after being on the run since late Thursday night when he broke off his GPS tracking device. The 29-year-old offender was arrested in New South Wales Friday morning after being last seen in the Wacol area, a suburb of Brisbane, Queensland where he had been living in contingency housing. He remains in custody. Police reported the dangerous sex offender missing Friday morning but it is believed the dangerous sex offender broke free Thursday night. Gardner was under supervision by correction officers since July 6 2012 under the Dangerous Prisoners Sexual Offenders Act 2003 and was due to expire in 2017. He served seven years in jail for rape, attempted rape, indecent assault and deprivation of liberty and posed a threat to anyone who approached him. Queensland police warned the public to steer clear of the dangerous sex offender and have urged people not to approach him. Gardner who has been described as having multiple tattoos over his body, shaven blonde hair with a purple streak, fair complexion and blue eyes. The 180-centimetre tall offender weighs approximately 88-kilos and has a tattooed dot under his right eye, 'CP' 'Marlina' and 'Cherise' on his arms, 'Jamal', a cross and ying yang symbol on his legs and a scar below his left knee. Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24 hours a day. Christopher Charles Gardner, 29, was last seen in the Wacol area, a suburb of Brisbane, Queensland where he had been living in contingency housing after serving seven years in jail for rape . | Christopher Charles Gardner has been just found in NSW by police .
The violent offender was last seen in Wacol, the suburb of Brisbane where he had been living .
He served seven years in jail for rape and assault and has been under supervision since 2012 .
Police urged the public to not approach this dangerous man .
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Alexis Sanchez scored another crucial goal for Arsenal at the Emirates, just as as all appeared to be lost against Southampton. The Chile international hauled Arsenal from the depths of despair once more and it did not go unnoticed. Fraser Forster appeared to be a thorn in the Gunners side but Sanchez popped up with a late,late winner and Twitter did not hesitate to show its relief that he managed to do so. Alexis Sanchez scored an 89th minute winner for Arsenal against Southampton at the Emirates Stadium . Sanchez is mocked up as Daniel Sturridge in his trademark celebration for Liverpool . The Arsenal squad look around as Alexis Sanchez appears to dig them out of another hole . Arsene Wenger offers Alexis Sanchez some instructions but he seems to know what he is doing . The Arsenal crest is amended to show how important Alexis Sanchez is to the club . Alexis Sanchez appears to be carrying the whole weight of the Arsenal team this season . | Alexis Sanchez scored in the 89th minute against Southampton .
Arsenal secured a 1-0 win to move them up to sixth place in the Premier League on 23 points .
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At the end of Arsenal's 1-0 win over Southampton on Wednesday, the spotlight focused on Arsene Wenger's strikeforce. How can he get Danny Welbeck to improve after missing a host of chances against Saints? How much longer can he rely on Alexis Sanchez to get Arsenal out of jail? Should he get Thierry Henry at the club as a coach, passing on his expertise, as soon as possible? Everyone, it seemed, had forgotten about one of the World Cup winners missing from Arsenal's ranks. Mesut Ozil watched Arsenal beat Southampton and gave his approval of the result by saying 'job well done' Mesut Ozil (centre) in action for Arsenal against Tottenham earlier in the Premier League season . Alexis Sanchez (right) fires past Fraser Forster (centre) of Southampton to win all three points for Arsenal . But playmaker Mesut Ozil watched his team break down Ronald Koeman's side and while the performance had plenty of room for improvement, the result got his seal of approval. 'Job well done' he put, alongside a picture of him watching the game wrapped up in a blanket as winter sets in across England. Ozil was ruled out of action for 12 weeks with a knee injury at the start of October and Arsenal will no doubt be hoping he can return to top form when he returns in the new year. | Injured Mesut Ozil watches on as Arsenal beat Southampton 1-0 .
Alexis Sanchez scored the decisive goal in the 89th minute for Arsenal .
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Vincent Kompany is almost certain to miss Manchester City’s Champions League group decider at Roma. The skipper suffered a hamstring injury during Sunday’s 3-0 win at Southampton and missed Wednesday’s 4-1 victory at Sunderland. He is out of this weekend’s visit of Everton and is unlikely to make the squad for the trip to the Italian capital next Wednesday. VIDEO Scroll down for Manuel Pellegrini: Kompany is improving but we will see this week . Vincent Kompany is almost certain to miss Manchester City’s Champions League group decider at Roma . Kompany suffered a hamstring injury during Sunday’s 3-0 win at Southampton and missed Sunderland . City boss Manuel Pellegrini said: ‘Vincent is improving and maybe the injury wasn’t as serious we thought at the beginning. ‘He needs this whole week to see what happens. I don’t think we will see him against Everton on Saturday. I don’t know if he has a chance to play against Roma, we will see. ‘Sometimes those types of injuries can be a month out, but it’s still difficult for him to recover in 10 days.’ Kompany is likely to miss the visit to Roma for City's Champions League group decider . | The Manchester City skipper suffered a hamstring injury at Southampton .
Vincent Kompany missed City's 4-1 win against Sunderland on Wednesday .
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Jose Mourinho watched his Chelsea team mercilessly sweep aside Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, but the three points may take their toll on his team. As the Premier League leaders travel Newcastle on Saturday looking to maintain their unbeaten start to the seaon, Nemanja Matic and possibly Gary Cahill could be missing. Cahill has formed a stern partnership in the centre of Chelsea's defence with John Terry but was taken off at the half time interval against Tottenham after a nasty clash of heads with Jan Vertonghen. Gary Cahill (right) and Jan Vertonghen stay down after clashing heads in Chelsea's game with Tottenham . Vertonghen (left) and Cahill both needed medical attention and Cahill was substituted . Nemanja Matic has stood out all season for Chelsea and will be missed when they play Newcastle . Furthermore, Nemanja Matic received his fifth yellow card of the season for pulling the shirt of Tottenham forward Harry Kane. Matic has been earning rave reviews for his defensive midfield role at Chelsea and was formidable again as Tottenham were beaten. As Chelsea look to take their fearsome start to the season into December's Christmas fixtures, they will be aware that the last time they visited Newcastle, they sank to a 2-0 defeat. | Chelsea eased to a 3-0 victory over Tottenham at Stamford Bridge .
But Gary Cahill had to be substituted at half time after a clash of heads .
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Carl Froch's dream of a career-defining night in Las Vegas against Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr is closer to becoming a reality. The super middleweight world champion, who last fought in May when he knocked out George Groves at Wembley, has long craved a fight in Sin City. And his promoter Eddie Hearn is confident a deal can be reached for him to take on Chavez in March after productive talks with the Mexican's advisor Al Haymon. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Eddie Hearn talk about Carl Froch vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr . Carl Froch has been out of action since knocking out George Groves at Wembley in May . Froch defended his WBA and IBF titles with his ninth-round win over his British rival at the home of football . 'I'm more hopeful than ever that the fight will happen, hopefully at the end of March,' he told Sportsmail. 'There's a dispute between Chavez and Top Rank but the kid's got to fight. Sooner or later that will be resolved and when it does, I believe Froch-Chavez will be made.' Froch has until December 31 to decide he wants to vacate his IBF title or face mandatory challenger James DeGale. 'We have to make a decision and Froch can either ask for an exemption, fight DeGale or vacate,' Hearn added. Chavez (left) is in dispute with his promoter but Eddie Hearn is confident the fight can be made for next year . Chavez is an icon in Mexico and would ensure Froch gets his big night in Las Vegas before he retires . 'As far as Carl is concerned, he's not phoning me up every day asking me if it's done. I phoned him last night and told him to get his running shoes ready just incase. 'He's ready to go, he's been studying Chavez and he's walking around 10lb over the limit already. 'The only time scale comes from the pressure from the IBF and the fact we represent James. 'We will be transparent with them and Carl will too. He doesn't need to hold on to belts. 'I think you'll see something being delivered in the next few weeks.' | Carl Froch is desperate to fight in Las Vegas before his career ends .
The world champion could face Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr .
Promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed the fight could happen in March .
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The Colonial-style home where Newtown school shooter Adam Lanza lived with his mother now belongs to the town after local officials agreed to buy it for $1. Mary Ann Jacob, head of the Newtown Legislative Council, says the council voted on Wednesday to accept ownership of the house. It was deeded to the town by a bank that owned it. Jacob says any decision on how to use the property would come later and would involve the Board of Selectmen. Belongs to Newton: The Colonial-style home where Newtown school shooter Adam Lanza lived with his mother now belongs to the town . Mass shooter: Twenty-year-old Lanza shot his mother Nancy Lanza to death at the house before killing 20 first-graders and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December 2012 . Twenty-year-old Lanza shot his mother Nancy Lanza to death at the house before killing 20 first-graders and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December 2012. Adam Lanza killed himself at the school as police arrived. Some Newtown residents have said they'd like to see the property torn down and replaced with a park or nature preserve. NBC reports that the colonial home, built in 1998, was priced at $366,540 in 2012. Killed: Adam Lanza killed his mother Nancy Lanza at the home before executing the school shooting . | The Colonial-style home where Newtown school shooter Adam Lanza lived with his mother now belongs to the town .
In 2012 Lanza, 20, shot his mother Nancy Lanza to death at the house before killing 20 first-graders and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary .
Some Newtown residents have said they'd like to see the property torn down and replaced with a park or nature preserve .
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Brent Taylor, a 23-year teaching veteran, was ordered to review a hygiene course by the principal at Scootney Springs Elementary School . The parents of an 8-year-old student at a school in Washington state are unhappy after their son was ordered to unclog a toilet with his bare hands. The incident happened on November 6 at Scootney Springs Elementary School in the small city of Othello. The third-grader said he reported the blocked toilet and teacher Brent Taylor told him to clear it with his hands. ‘It’s nothing I haven’t done before,’ Taylor reportedly told the student. Artie and Lisa Adams said they learned of the incident when they asked their son about his day at school. ‘He said everything was good, but my teacher made me put my hand inside the toilet. We were like, “What?’” Artie Adams told KEPR. The parents complained and the school principal reprimanded Taylor and ordered the 23-year teaching veteran to review a hygiene course. Taylor had taken the same course just two months ago. He also received a warning letter. Othello Superintendent George Juarez has said he stands by the principal's decision and he doesn’t plan to investigate the incident further. The Adams family are unhappy at what they consider to be too lax a punishment. ‘He did get made fun of, kids did see this happen and he’s not going to go to that school,’ Lisa Adams told KEPR. The boy has since transferred to another school. Artie and Lisa Adams are unhappy after teacher Brent Taylor ordered their 8-year-old son to unclog a toilet with his bare hands . The Adams' 8-year-old son has left Scootney Springs Elementary School in Washington state as a result of the incident . | Artie and Lisa Adams are unhappy after teacher Brent Taylor ordered their 8-year-old son to unclog a toilet with his hands .
'It's nothing I haven't done before,' Taylor told the student .
The principal at the elementary school in Othello, Washington, ordered the 23-year teaching veteran to take a hygiene course .
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Prawn lovers face paying much higher prices this Christmas because of a global shortage. Stocks of cold-water prawns have plunged and wholesale prices have risen 40 per cent in recent weeks. This is partly due to cold weather in Canada and Greenland earlier in the year, which hindered trawlers, and follows a huge reduction in catches over the past three years. Prawn lovers face paying much higher prices this Christmas because of a global shortage . Experts warn prices will continue to rise for several months. Randall Jennings, managing director of supplier Royal Greenland, said his firm is unable to accept any more orders for prawns due to the crisis. ‘This is an industry-wide problem affecting all suppliers,’ he said. Stocks of cold-water prawns have plunged and wholesale prices have risen 40 per cent in recent weeks . ‘All stocks in the market are very low and prices are increasing rapidly. 'We are doing all we can to fulfil current orders and to prevent a situation like this occurring again. 'Reduced fishing should help to protect future stock, and we are actively looking to increase our access to North Atlantic stock and processing facilities to help us avoid being in this situation again.' | Prawn lovers face paying much higher prices because of a global shortage .
This is partly due to cold weather in Canada and Greenland earlier this year .
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Sunderland fans who made the 630-mile round trip to see their side humiliated 8-0 by Southampton are set to receive just £24 each in compensation from the players. In the aftermath of their embarrassing defeat, goalkeeper Vito Mannone vowed to speak to his team-mates about refunding the 2,600 supporters who made the journey. Many had paid £152.50 for a return train ticket, but they are set to receive just £24 to cover the cost of the ticket for the game and not their rail fare. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Gus Poyet label the defeat the most embarrassing of his career . Sunderland fans were left stunned as their side was thrashed 8-0 by Southampton on Saturday . Sunderland had already subsidised away tickets – which originally cost £34 – to save each supporter £10 as part of their Away Supporters’ Initiative. The logistics of working out how much each fan was owed depending on how they got to St Mary’s Stadium would prove too complicated to refund them for travel. The worst moment of the afternoon was when Santiago Vergini scored one of the own goals of the season with a first-time volley, from the edge of the box, past his own goalkeeper. That goal, in only the 12th minute, set the tone for the game before Sunderland capitulated to one of the worst defeats in Premier League history. Graziano Pelle celebrates the fifth goal with Dusan Tadic as Southampton ran riot . But the defender has apologised to the club’s supporters and admitted his mistake had a huge impact on the way the game went. Vergini said: ‘I take full responsibility for this and after my error the game really did change. ‘The account we gave of ourselves was embarrassing. We have to look forward now and try to improve for the following game. ‘I thank the fans for their excellent support as always and I would really like to say sorry to them for the very poor account we have given of ourselves. ‘The first step is to accept the errors we committed and we have to be aware that we are responsible for what happened here.’ | Sunderland were hammered 8-0 by Southampton at the weekend .
The club plan to refund fans the £24 they paid for their ticket .
But fans will not have their travel costs refunded .
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A Grinch of a gunman is still on the loose one year after shooting a man dressed as Santa in the back. Last Christmas Eve, Xavier Hawkins of Washington D.C. put on a Santa suit to hand out toys to needy children at an annual event sponsored by Toys for Tots and his then-employer, Interstate Moving. He was just approaching the children when, while he was on camera being filmed by a local news station, he was shot in the back with a pellet gun. Scroll down for video . Shot Santa: Xavier Hawkins (above) was handing out presents to needy children last Christmas Eve when he was shot in the back . Going down: The entire incident was captured by a news crew following him . Aftermath: Though the pellet gun did not cause physical harm to Hawkins, he suffered from PTSD in the aftermath, and the gunman is still on the loose . Hawkins can then be seen groaning as he falls to the ground, while one child looks on in horror. Now, Hawkins is telling ABC 7, the news team that was there when this horrific event occurred, how difficult his year has been since this shooting. 'When I felt the burning, I knew I was shot. That first instinct in my mind before I said anything was I'm going to die,' he said. And while the physical injuries were manageable for Hawkins, the emotional and psychological ones were not in the aftermath of this incident. Back at it: Despite what happened, Hawkins says he will still dress up as Santa this year . 'I thought people were out to get me. Why did somebody shoot me? Are they following me?' he said. He eventually was forced to leave his job, and a doctor diagnosed him with post-traumatic stress disorder. 'I try to think back and look at it and the reality is, I could have been dead,' he said. These days, Hawkins is back to volunteering and helping out those less fortunate though, dedicating all his time to helping out st his church and its daycare center. And he's even getting ready to put the Santa costume back on to pass out gifts at church this year. | Xavier Hawkins was shot in the back with a pellet gun on Christmas Eve last year as he passed out toys to needy children dressed as Santa Claus .
The Washington D.C. resident suffered from post traumatic stress afterwards and was forced to leave his job .
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A group of New York artist may have created the weirdest take on the Rylstone and District Women's Institute naked calendar. Since the Yorkshire matrons stripped off for charity in 1999, there have been no shortage of nude calendars. We've seen a string of naked firemen, semi-clad sports teams, stripped vets and even bare technology wizards, but this has to rank as one of the most bizarre. Artists from Art F City have posed naked as pandas for their calendar in a bid to raise funds to keep their blog going . The saucy shoot was done by Rachel Stern and features notable artists, dealers and writers . Artists from Art F City have posed naked as pandas for their calendar in a bid to raise funds to keep their blog running. Entitled 'Artists as Pandas in the Nude,' and photographed by Rachel Stern, it is said to feature notable artists, dealers and writers. The saucy shoot was reportedly inspired by the switching off of the popular 'panda cam' at Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, US. The live feed of the zoo's famous resident, Mei Xiang, went down just days after she delivered her cub Bao Bao, due to a US Government shut down last year. In a bid to beat the blackout the artists performed panda related activities 24-hours-a-day, which they then streamed live on their website. 'The whole thing was so absurd, so we decided to livestream ourselves blogging while dressed like pandas,' Paddy Johnson, AFC's founder and editor, told the LA Times. This inspired the nude calender that is priced £31 ($50) dollars from the Art F City website. The group were inspired by the switching off of the popular 'panda cam' at Smithsonian's National Zoo . The naked calendar is priced at £31 or $50 dollars and aims to raise funds to keep the groups blog going . | Calendar has been created by artists from New York based Art F City .
Models are said to be notable artists, dealers and writers .
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A cloud of shifting shape and speed that had many meteorologists baffled has turned out to be a swarm of butterflies migrating for the winter. Weather workers in St. Louis, Missouri were vexed last week when they noticed a cloud on their radar that was heading south and kept forming into a variety of odd shapes. One of those odd shapes, oddly enough, was the shape of a giant butterfly. Scroll down for videos . What are the odds: The cloud, which kept changing size and speed and baffled most meteorologists, was even shaped like a butterfly on the radar (above) Winter break: What appeared to be a large cloud over St. Louis, Missouri was actually a swarm of Monarch butterflies (above) heading South for the winter . The National Weather Service was eventually able to conclude that this was an immense swarm of Monarch butterflies making their annual trip down to the mountains of Mexico for the winter months. They shared this news, and how it is these delicate winged creatures were detected as a cloud, on their Facebook page last week. The sheer size of this swarm is also good news as America's Monarch population has been in decline over the past few years due to habitat loss and extreme weather. Bigger and better: The size of the swarm of butterflies is good news for the species, whose numbers had begun to drop recently in America due to habitat loss and extreme weather . The orange and black beauties will now fly thousands of miles south and, hopefully, make the trip back north come Spring. As for the western United Sates population of Monarchs, they never actually leave the country, heading from the Rocky Mountains to sunny California come winter. | A large cloud over St. Louis that kept changing size and speed turned out to be a swarm of Monarch butterflies .
They were making their annual trip south for the winter, travelling thousands of miles to the mountains of Mexico .
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CLICK HERE to find out all you need to know about 15-year-old Norwegian sensation Martin Odegaard . Norway coach Per-Mathias Högmo has urged 15-year-old starlet Martin Odegaard to resist a move to the Premier League. The Stromsgodset midfielder is part of Hogmo's squad for this week's Euro qualifiers. He has already spent time training at Manchester United and his father met with United officials at the end of last season. Liverpool and AS Monaco have also posted scouts on a regular basis to monitor his progress. But Hogmo said: ‘He has already made his debut with the national team, but also at club level, he will have to take a step forward. Martin Odegaard in action on his Norway debut against United Arab Emirates in Europe . The 15-year-old has been urged to resist the overtures from big clubs by his national team manager . 'He is a special talent, but it is not easy to say what would be the next best move. He has two choices. 'Whether he goes to a mid-range club that helps his development, such as Ajax, or he goes directly to an absolute top club. 'You can see that most players that take the second route don't usually succeed.’ Norway boss Per-Mathias Hogmo (centre) says Odegaard should move to a 'mid-range club' for his progress . | The highly-rated 15-year-old has been linked with moves to Manchester United, Liverpool and Monaco .
Became the youngest senior Norway international ever when he made his debut against the United Arab Emirates in August .
But national team coach Per-Mathias Hogmo has urged him to resist a move to a big team .
Instead backs the Stromsgodset midfielder to eventually move to a 'mid-range club' to aid his development .
Odegaard called up for Euro 2016 qualifiers against Bulgaria and Malta this month and doesn't turn 16 until December . | eaa2af0660a320628d1c8a564c9799bf492b8d4c |
An Iowa man has been arrested after he allegedly used a McChicken sandwich to attack his pregnant wife on Tuesday. Marvin Tramaine Hill II, 21, told police that he threw the burger at his wife 'because he doesn't like them' after she woke him up at 1pm with one she had bought for him. According to police after he woke he hurled the McChicken sandwich at her, picked it up and then fired the snack at her again. Attack: Marvin Tramaine Hill II has been arrested and detained after allegedly attacking his wife with a McChicken sandwich . Snack: The popular burger is on McDonald's $1 and More menu list and Hill's wife alleged bought one for him prompting his temper tantrum . Hill is then alleged to have followed his wife to the bathroom where she had gone to clean herself up and then shoved the bun into her face. When officers arrived at his home when his wife called 911, Hill claimed that his wife assaulted him, but found mayonaise on her shirt and face when they went to speak to her. They saw that her nose was swollen and despite Hill trying to show them cellphone footage of his encounter, they arrested him and charged him with simple domestic assault. According to the Des Moines Register, after viewing the video, officers believed that Hill was trying to engineer another fight with his wife to make her seem the aggressor. Hill is currently being held in Polk County Jail without bond. | Marvin Tramaine Hill's wife woke him at 1pm with the lunch time snack .
He then allegedly attacked her with it, throwing it at her repeatedly .
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After sorting through millions of queries in 2014, Yahoo says Las Vegas was the most searched destination on its website this year. The popular search engine says the city of sin is still in with its users, who are lured to the Nevada desert for its casinos, gigs and exotic nightlife. From one extreme to the next, debaucherous Las Vegas was followed by Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, a family-friendly destination that attractions holidaymakers with its beaches on the South Atlantic coast, top-notch golf courses and shopping. On The Strip: Las Vegas was the most searched destination on Yahoo in 2014 . Hit me: Las Vegas lures tourists with its casinos, entertainment and exotic nightlife . Coastal cities proved to be a big hit with Yahoo users, as New Orleans, Atlantic City, New Jersey and Key West, Florida rounded out the top five. They were followed by Ocean City in Maryland, Santa Barbara and San Diego in California, Virginia Beach and San Francisco. Yahoo says leisure destinations dominated its top ten, with New York and Chicago failing to make the cut. This year’s list is almost a mirror image of the top ten from 2013, with the top three – Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach and New Orleans – remaining unchanged. Life's a beach: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina ranked second on the top ten list . Welcome to the party: Ocean City, Maryland is the only newcomer on this year's list . The only new addition to the 2014 list was the beach town of Ocean City. As for getting there, budget carrier Southwest Airlines was the most searched airline on Yahoo! in 2014, followed by United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and US Airways. They were followed by a handful of smaller carriers – Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The most searched hotels were Marriott, Hilton, Best Western, Hyatt, Wyndham, Sheraton, Holiday Inn, Starwood, Hampton Inn and Sandals Resorts. | Leisure destinations proved to be a big hit with Yahoo! users .
This year’s list is almost a mirror image of the top ten from 2013 .
Top three - Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach, New Orleans - remains unchanged .
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Chelsea are preparing for a sudden flurry of offers for Petr Cech amid fears he is losing his duel with Thibaut Courtois to be first-choice goalkeeper. Jose Mourinho has insisted he will not reveal before Sunday who will start their opening game at Burnley on Monday night. Neither has been given any indication but Courtois appears confident of getting the nod after playing for 90 minutes in a friendly against Real Sociedad on Tuesday. Scroll down for videos... Glove and war: Petr Cech could leave Chelsea if he loses his starting spot . Cech, the No.1 since he arrived from Rennes a decade ago, seems less certain and will have to consider his future if Mourinho opts for the young Belgian. Both have two years left on their contracts. Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco are keen to lure Cech back to France. Real Madrid are also interested and all three are ready to step up their pursuit. Patriotic games: Thibaut Courtois has been warned he will lose his Belgium place if he is not No 1 at Chelsea . Meanwhile, Courtois has been warned he must become first-choice goalkeeper at Chelsea if he wants to continue as Belgium No 1. Despite choosing Courtois as Belgium's stopper for the World Cup in Brazil, national team coach Marc Wilmots has declared that the Chelsea man is not assured of his place if he cannot break into his club side. Wilmots said: 'Courtois will remain my No 1. But I know he could end up on the bench at Chelsea. 'In that case I will re-assess.' Will Cech or Courtois be in your Fantasy League team? CLICK HERE to start picking your Fantasy Football team NOW! There’s £60,000 in prizes including £1,000 up for grabs EVERY WEEK… . Decisions decisions: Jose Mourinho will not reveal who starts until Chelsea's opening game against Burnley . VIDEO Chelsea our biggest danger - Tueart . | Petr Cech and Thibaut Courtois are vying for the No 1 jersey at Chelsea .
Veteran Cech is likely to leave if he is Jose Mourinho's second choice .
Real Madrid, Monaco and PSG are interested in the Czech international .
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Worried: British Business Secretary Vince Cable, has warned of the dire consequences should the Euro collapse . Europe could be plunged into war if the euro collapses, Vince Cable warned last night. The Business Secretary said the consequences would be 'incalculable' for Europe and 'awful' for the UK but cautioned that there was 'no automatic guarantee' that Europe would not disintegrate into conflict. Mr Cable spoke out just two days after the European Union was handed the Nobel Peace Prize, an award that provoked widespread ridicule at a time when tensions over the single currency have led to violence and civil unrest across Europe. Mr Cable told an audience at the Cheltenham Literary Festival: 'I think we need to take stock that if the eurozone were to unravel in a way that destroyed the European project - and there is a risk that could happen - the consequences would be absolutely incalculable. 'We tend to forget, until we were reminded last week of that Nobel Prize, the European project was constructed in order to rescue Europe from extreme nationalism and conflict. There is no automatic guarantee that won't return.' The Business Secretary described the euro as 'very valuable' and said the UK would 'be heard very loudly if it does unravel'. He added: 'My sense is that the Germans in particular realise how much is at stake. A series of sensible measures have been taken in recent months. 'I think deep down there is enough common sense and a sense of survival to prevent this getting out of control. If it does, I'm afraid the consequences for us will be awful.' Flying high: The European Union has recently been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize - yet more pressing is the need to stabilise the Euro . | Business Secretary's warning comes only days after the EU was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize .
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Arsenal will launch a January swoop for Ipswich star Tyrone Mings. The 21-year-old has earned rave reviews from Gunners scouts and boss Arsene Wenger needs to bolster his defence next month after injuries left his squad exposed. Mings plays at left back but Arsenal see his future as a central defender. The stumbling block is Ipswich’s asking price of £10million but Arsenal hope to compromise. Crystal Palace and Chelsea are also interested. Tyrone Mings is being tracked by several big Premier League clubs, with Arsenal leading the chase . Mings plays as a left back for Ipswich but Arsene Wenger could switch him to a centre half . Meanwhile, Arsenal goalkeeper Damian Martinez believes he can challenge Wojciech Szczesny as the club’s No 1 — after revealing he was ready to leave the club. The 22-year-old kept his third clean sheet in a row in their win against Southampton. But Martinez feared for his future after Arsene Wenger signed David Ospina in the summer. Damian Martinez claims the ball as he kept another clean sheet against Southampton on Wednesday . Martinez said: ‘I spoke to my agent and family and they said “let’s wait to see if you get the opportunity”. I got the opportunity, so I am really pleased.’ Asked if he could be Wenger’s first-choice, he said: ‘Yeah, Wojciech has got the spot when he is not injured. ‘Hopefully if I get a chance against Stoke, I will keep a clean sheet and we win.’ | Arsenal are watching Ipswich defender Tyrone Mings .
Mings, 21, plays as left back for Championship team Ipswich .
But Arsene Wenger sees him as centre back in long term .
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Marco van Ginkel has paid homage to his AC Milan team-mate Nigel de Jong by posting a 'then and now' picture on his Instagram account. The Chelsea loanee has dug out a picture of himself as a youngster meeting De Jong, who at that time played for Ajax. And underneath, he posted a picture of the two of them playing together recently in the colours of Milan. Marco van Ginkel posted this Instagram tribute to his team-mate Nigel de Jong. At the top is a picture of Van Ginkel as a youngster meeting De Jong when he was at Ajax and below the pair playing together at AC Milan . Van Ginkel, who is on loan for the season from Chelsea, in action for Milan against Udinese on Sunday . Van Ginkel jumps to beat Udinese's Thomas Heurteaux to the ball during Milan's 2-0 win at the weekend . 'First as a fan, now as my teammate @nigeldejong,' wrote Van Ginkel underneath his tribute. Van Ginkel, 22, has made just four appearances for Chelsea since joining them from Vitesse Arnhem in July 2013 and moved to Milan on a season-long loan on Deadline Day back in September. Since then, the Dutch midfielder has played in Serie A matches against Empoli and Udinese. De Jong, 30, who has won 80 caps for Holland, played for Hamburg, Manchester City, Ajax and 68 times for Milan since moving there in 2012. De Jong in action for Milan, the side he joined from Manchester City back in 2012 . De Jong pictured with then Holland manager Louis van Gaal during the World Cup in Brazil . | Picture shows Van Ginkel as a youngster meeting then Ajax player De Jong .
Underneath is a recent picture of the pair playing together for Milan .
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Calum Chambers first came to Arsene Wenger's attention in Arsenal's 2-2 draw at Southampton in January. Chambers moved to the Emirates Stadium for £12million in the summer and has been a virtual ever-present for the Gunners, playing at right back and deputising at centre half. 'I was impressed by his understanding of the game and his interception qualities,' said Wenger of the 19-year-old defender who played 90 minutes against his former club in Arsenal's 1-0 win against Southampton on Wednesday night. Calum Chambers in action against Southampton during Arsenal's 1-0 victory at the Emirates on Wednesday . The Arsenal defender has been a virtual ever-present for the Gunners this season . 'The first time I watched him was in our 2-2 draw against Southampton when we played them away last season. 'I liked the fact that he was early on the ball. His reading of the game and his transition to quickly go forward also stood out, and his touch was good as well. 'I checked his birth date after the game and was very interested.' Sanchez drilled home Aaron Ramsey's pass as Arsenal stole a late winner at the Emirates after Southampton had been reduced to 10 men due to Toby Alderweireld limping off with a hamstring injury six minutes from time. Alexis Sanchez struck in the 89th minute at the Emirates as Arsenal stole a late victory over Southampton . Sanchez celebrates his late strike against Southampton as Arsenal sealed an invaluable victory . VIDEO Wenger pleased with return to defensive solidity . It was the Gunners' third game in eight days and Wenger was impressed with Sanchez's unwillingness to settle for a point. 'Alexis is one of the players who had to dig deep, but he still had such desire to fight. He always finds something special to get a goal'. said Wenger. 'It's difficult to find examples of someone who has settled at a club so quickly. He arrived in July and now it's December. 'When you look at the number of goals he has and the impact he has on the team, it's fabulous.' | Chambers moved to the Emirates from Southampton in the summer .
He has been an ever-present for the first team since his £12million switch .
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David Moyes may have only been manager of Real Sociedad for a matter of weeks, but the Scottish boss seems to have picked up at least four Spanish words already. They may be the four most well known words in the language, but the former Manchester United manager seemed keen to show off his skills during his latest pre-match press conference. Moyes was asked a question about Sociedad's B team before deciding to count in Spanish rather than his native tongue. David Moyes attempted a bit of Spanish during his Real Sociedad press conference . The Sociedad boss said, 'they (B team) have been training with me uno, dos, tres, cuatro times' Despite the language barrier, Moyes is already beginning to get his message accross . Carlos Vela punches the air after scoring Sociedad's opening goal in their 3-0 win against Elche . Moyes said: 'I know about the B team. I know some of the players. They have been training with me uno, dos, tres, cuatro times, but I have not seem them play.' Despite the language barrier, Moyes has made a bright start to his time in Spain with a win and a draw in his first two games. The 51-year-old didn't quite go as far as Steve McClaren's Dutch efforts in 2008 which saw the former FC Twente boss speak with a bizarre Dutch accent. QPR midfielder Joey Barton has also been guilty of falling into the foreign language trap, by feigning a French accent while on loan at Ligue 1 side Marseille. | David Moyes attempts to speak Spanish during Real Sociedad press conference .
Moyes reveals he has trained with the B team 'uno, dos, tres, cuatro' times .
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The owners of a Christmas attraction were left scratching their heads after one of their reindeers shed her antlers hours before visitors were due to arrive. Blitzen the reindeer was settled into her new temporary Christmas quarters on Sunday night ahead of the grand opening of a seasonal festival. But as she was about to welcome families the following morning, her owner opened the doors to her closure and found the animal was missing her trademark antlers. Blitzen the reindeer shocked owners of Old Holly Farm in Garstang, Lancashire by shedding her antlers the day before visitors were due to arrive . The animals shed their antlers annually, usually in the spring, and owners of the farm did not expect the phenomenon to happen before Christmas . Ian Pye, who works at Old Holly Farm in Garstang, Lancashire, said: 'We've had so many visitors since we opened on Monday and people are really shocked to see a reindeer without antlers. 'I think a lot of people don't realise that reindeers shed their antlers so they all seem amazed. 'We've assured the children that it won't stop her flying on Christmas Eve so they don't seem to mind. 'Normally, reindeers shed their antlers in early spring so it's really unusual to see it this early. I wonder whether it's because the weather has been really mild and she's got a bit confused.' The antlers have now been attached to the fencing posts outside the deers' enclosure, alongside a note explaining how reindeer regrow their antlers each year. But keeper Ian Pye say that Blitzen - even without her trademark antlers - is still popular with visitors . | Reindeer was due to be centrepiece of festive farm attraction .
But day before event in Lancashire was due to start, she shed her antlers .
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A man who says he suffered a serious heart condition after wearing a Donkey Kong ape costume is suing Nintendo. Parker Mills was hired to play the ape character for the launch of a Nintendo 3DS game at Los Angeles Zoo in California. But he filed a lawsuit against the video games firm at Los Angeles County Superior Court claiming that the job ended up damaging his health. Scroll down for video . A man hired to wear a Donkey Kong ape costume is suing gaming giant Nintendo over claims that it left him with a heart condition. The image above is a file picture . His attorney, Tyler Barnett, said he was hired for the role in May last year for the launch of 'Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D,' the Los Angeles Times reports. Mills claims he was denied breaks while talking to zoo guests and did not get a required ice pack to cool him. His lawsuit says a company ambassador hired to escort Mills did not provide proper oversight. His attorneys say Mills suffered a tearing of his aortic walls and now has a permanent heart defibrillator. Parker Mills was hired to play the ape character for the launch of a Nintendo 3DS game at Los Angeles Zoo in California. Pictured is a how Donkey Kong appears in the 'Donkey Kong Country Returns' game . Donkey Kong, based on the adventures of a gorilla character, has featured in a series of video games over the last three decades. The Times reports that Nintendo last year publicised the launch event as a chance for fans 'to take pictures with the costumed Donkey Kong character around the zoo.' A call seeking comment from Nintendo representatives wasn't immediately returned. Donkey Kong, based on the adventures of a gorilla character, has featured in a series of video games over the last three decades. | Parker Mills hired to wear Donkey Kong suit at Nintendo video game launch .
But the worker claims that playing the part ended up damaging his health .
According to a lawsuit, Mills says that he was left with serious heart condition .
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One tasteless person had already starting trying to cash in on the funeral of Phillip Hughes, before proceedings had even finished. An order of service booklet, from Hughes' funeral service at his home town of Macksville on Wednesday appeared on eBay, midway through the service. On eBay as 'Phillip Hughes Australian cricket funeral service program' it was put up for auction with the starting bid of 99 cents with the location as Macksville. The listing also included a number of photos of inside the booklet and had a selling time of seven days. Scroll down for video . This is the listing that went up on eBay of the Phillip Hughes funeral service booklet. It has now been taken down by the trading site . A large procession of mourners is seen on Wallace street at the completion of the funeral for Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes, in Macksville . The program has now been taken down by eBay which was done a short time after it was listed for sale. eBay says 'they have been doing manual sweeps of the site a few times a day since Friday and removing listings that appear to be profiting from the tragedy.' 'These listings are completely inappropriate and we will continue to remove them should they appear again,' said eBay spokesperson Megan English. Last week, when most of the nation was mourning the tragic death of the 25 year old, a number of callous Ebay users also tried to cash in and begun listing various items connected to Hughes on the popular trading site. eBay then decided to remove all Phillip Hughes memorabilia listings and said they were scanning the site in the days and weeks ahead to remove any offending items . The order of service for Phillip Hughes' funeral which was on Wednesday at his hometown Macksville . Cricket bats are seen at the live broadcast of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes' funeral at the Sydney Cricket Ground . | The order of service booklet from Phillip Hughes' funeral was listed on eBay before the proceedings had even finished .
It was put up for a seven day auction, starting bid of 99 cents .
The popular trading site took it down saying they remove listings that appear to be profiting from the tragedy .
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Damaging leaks are the bread and butter of political reporting, but a leak of a different kind has got parliament aflutter. A thunderstorm over Canberra has exposed a leak in the ceiling of the House of Representatives chamber. Speaker Bronwyn Bishop ordered a bucket and mop. 'I notice that our roof is leaking,' she said. 'I realise leaking is a common problem for political parties. We may need a bucket.' Scroll down for video . An attendant looks up as he attempts to clean up water from a leak in the roof of the the House of Representatives during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra . A number of politicians found it quite comical as an attendant tried to clean up the water which was leaking from the roof . Treasurer Joe Hockey used it to attack Labor, saying it exposed the dire state of infrastructure left by the previous government. The incident came just after Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce declared his support for more dams. The Canberra Times reported the nation's capital was pelted with rain, hail, lightning and thunder as a severe thunderstorm passed through on Wednesday afternoon. You've missed a spot. Politicians give direction to an attendant who is cleaning up water from a leaking roof at parliament house . An attendant looks up as he attemps to clean up water from a leak in the roof of the the House of Representatives during Question Time . It's believed there were wind gusts of up to 70 kilometres and hour. The ACT State Emergency Service said it received a total of 25 calls for help since 2pm following the wet weather. ACTSES and ACT Fire & Rescue responded to leaking roofs, as well as damaged trees and branches across a widespread area of Canberra. | Australian MPs were forced to deal with a leak at parliament house .
Speaker Bronwyn Bishop called for a mop and bucket .
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A world leader in aging research has died aged 73 following a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Dr Stephen Coles spent his career studying the reasons why supercentenarians - or those who live to 110 or more - survived as long as they did. The longtime University of California Los Angeles professor died Wednesday in Scottsdale, Arizona, and his body is set to be cryopreserved in the hope of future revival. Pioneer: Dr Stephen Coles, a world leader in aging research has died aged 73, following a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer . He is survived by his wife Natalie, daughter Electra McBurnie, and one granddaughter, Cailyn McBurnie. Coles' colleagues described him as a pioneer in the field of gerontology. His aim was to learn how to slow 'and ultimately reverse' human aging within 20 years by studying the genomes and DNA of the world's oldest living human beings. He conducted much of his work through the Gerontology Research Group, which he founded in 1990 and printed more than 100 scientific journals. Robert Young, who worked with Coles for 15 years, said that the scientist believed the primary driver of longevity was biological and not caused by the environment. 'He had 110-year-olds, and they smoked cigarettes,' Young said. 'Not that it's OK to do bad things, but that the people who lived longest are the ones who had biological predisposition for living the longest.' John Adams, another colleague, said Coles was an outgoing person with various interests. 'Although the effects of the chemotherapy and the treatments were debilitating, he remained mentally sharp. I was amazed at his strength and resilience,' Adams said. Coles married his second wife, Natalie, in 2007 and the two worked together on scientific research. Coles lived in Los Angeles but was in Arizona toward the end of his life so he could be put in cryopreservation when he died. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on Christmas Eve, 2012 and underwent surgery to remove the tumor. However, ultimately treatment was unsuccessful. | Dr Stephen Coles spent his career studying the reasons why super-centenarians survived as long as they did .
The longtime University of California, Los Angeles, professor died Wednesday in Scottsdale, Arizona .
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Christmas may be a time to give, but at Pindara Hospital it's also a time to dance. Specialist doctors from Pindara Private hospital in southeast Queensland have made a cringeworthy dance video set to Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You. The choreographed clip comes complete with fighting elves, a boozy Santa Clause and some rather randy patients. Specialist doctors from Pindara Private hospital in southeast Queensland have made a cringeworthy dance video . The choreographed clip comes complete with fighting elves, a boozy Santa Clause and some rather randy patients . It comes after the hospital released a video last year dancing to Maroon 5's Moves Like Jagger, which garnered over 117,000 views on YouTube. The videos are released annually to present at Christmas party celebrations, in a bid to bolster the festive spirits. Among the dancers are an orthopedic surgeon, an emergency department doctor, an anaesthetist, an ear nose and throat specialist, reports Gold Coast Bulletin. The Hospitals Marketing manager Robbie Falconer said 'You can see from the bloopers, they just had a really great time. They were good sports, they put on the costumes.' 'You feel good when you see it and feel the spirit of Christmas.' Among the dancers are an orthopedic surgeon, an emergency department doctor, an anaesthetist, an ear nose and throat specialist . The Hospitals Marketing manager Robbie Falconer said the video was made in a bid to bolster the festive spirits at the yearly Christmas celebration . | The video features specialist doctors from Pindara Private Hospital .
It was made to present at the yearly Christmas party celebration .
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Israel’s ruling coalition has finally fallen apart, paving the way for an election in March – two years ahead of schedule. The country’s MPs yesterday overwhelmingly approved a motion to dissolve the parliament, or Knesset, after prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to iron out differences with coalition partners and called for a poll. Further votes are due next week that will officially disband the parliament. The government, which took office in early 2013, will be one of the shortest in the country’s history. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to iron out differences with coalition partners and called for a poll . On Tuesday, Mr Netanyahu fired two rebellious ministers. His fractious centre-right cabinet has been bickering for weeks over the budget and a bill that would enshrine into law Israel’s status as a Jewish state. Rising violence between Palestinians and Israelis has also been an issue, as have the Jewish settlements in the West Bank. The country’s MPs yesterday overwhelmingly approved a motion to dissolve the parliament, or Knesset . | Country's MPs approve motion to dissolve the parliament, or Knesset .
PM Benjamin Netanyahu failed to resolve differences with coalition .
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A rescue helicopter has captured amazing footage as it pulled a cruise passenger to safety off the coast of Miami. The young man aboard a Norwegian Cruise Lines ship choked on a piece of meat and at one point was reported to have stopped breathing. The daring rescue sees a helicopter hover over the vessel and lower a stretcher before loading the passenger onto it and winching him to safety. A young man aboard a Norwegian cruise ship had to be rescue airlifted out after choking on a piece of meat . The feat was just an average day for Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, which captured the entire scene on a GoPro camera attached to the helicopter. As the rescue helicopter approaches the massive ship – distinguishable by the large happy face on its front bow – the fire brigade begins to lower ropes toward their ‘reference points’ below. Fast forward and the man is being airlifted out on a stretcher, while the flight medic holds onto the side of the bed to secure. At about 20 seconds in, the manoeuvre seems to be a success. Rescue workers were unable to organise a ship-to-ship transfer, so the helicopter was called in . A flight medic was lowered down onto the gigantic ship to secure the man to a stretcher and lift him out . The man was transferred to a local hospital, though his current condition is unknown . ‘We’re looking good,’ a voice says off camera. Once he reaches the interior of the helicopter, it quickly speeds away from the glowing lights of the massive cruise ship. According to rescuers, attempts to transfer the passenger from the ship to a boat were unsuccessful, which is why the helicopter was brought in. 'The fire boat making its way out there felt that the seas were going to be too rough to do a ship-to-ship transfer of any patient,' Lt. Chris McCory of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue told CBS Miami. The patient was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital. His current condition is unknown. | Young man was air rescued on November 29 after choking on-board ship .
A direct ship-to-ship rescue was apparently not feasible due to rough seas .
The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue sent in a flight medic to airlift the man out .
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A female teacher has been arrested for allegedly having sex with her 17-year-old student after she was dobbed in by her husband. The 44-year-old woman was arrested at her home in St Marys, in Sydney's west, on Tuesday and was taken to Penrith Police Station. It is understood the woman's husband found out about her alleged sexual relationship with the male teenager and reported his wife to police, the Daily Telegraph reported. A female teacher has been arrested for allegedly having sex with her 17-year-old student . The woman was granted conditional bail to appear at Penrith Local Court (pictured) on Monday 19 January . Police also searched the Year 11 student's home and took a number of items. The 44-year-old was charged with four counts of sexual intercourse with a child between 16 and 18 under special care. The woman was granted conditional bail to appear at Penrith Local Court on Monday 19 January 2015. She has been suspended from her role as teacher at a Western Sydney high school. A NSW Education spokesman said the Department has removed the teacher from the school. It is understood the woman's husband found out about her alleged sexual relationship with the male teenager and reported his wife to police . 'She will be placed on alternative duties away from all students,' he said. 'Counselling has been offered to the student involved. 'As the matter is before the courts, it is not appropriate to comment further at this time.' The NSW Department of Education and Communities code of conduct states teachers cannot have sexual relationships with students, consensual or otherwise. 'It is irrelevant whether the relationship is homosexual or heterosexual, consensual or non-consensual or condoned by parents or caregivers,' it states. 'The age of the students or staff member involved is also irrelevant.' Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. | Female teacher arrested at her home in St Marys, in Sydney's west .
Police attended the Year 11 student's home and took a number of items .
Teacher will appear at Penrith Local Court on Monday 19 January 2015 .
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A 12-year-old Florida girl suffered burns to 71 per cent of her body after a can of gasoline exploded next to her. Heather Tyer and her family were having a pit fire at their Polk County home last week when the explosion happened. The gas was being used to set logs on fire. Polk County Fire Lieutenant Charles Irving told 10 News: 'Burn patients are so difficult from one minute to the next. you know, they can seem fine, and then things can go terribly wrong very quickly.' Heather Tyer suffered burns to 71 per cent of her body after a can of gasoline exploded next to her at the Florida's 21-year-old's family home last week . Mr Irving was first on the scene, and even returned to get Heather's mother Amy on to the emergency helicopter to accompany her daughter to Tampa General. Heather is said to be recovering well from the ordeal, and her local community are now fundraising to help with her treatment. Heather's aunt Amanda Tyler told local media that her niece was 'strong' and 'doing just fine'. Another one of Heather's relatives, Janice Anderson, said seeing how many volunteers had turned out to help her, 'gives me goosebumps'. So far more than $26,000 has been raised to help pay for Heather's hospital treatment and rehabilitation . In less than a week, more than $26,000 has been raised to help Heather through fundraising website gofundme. Mr Irving said the accident was a reminder for people to be careful when using gasoline which was 'not one of the better fuels to use'. He said: 'There has to be water on the site at all times, and someone attending to the fire at all times. And if we do that, tragedies like this can be avoided.' | Heather Tyer's family was having a pit fire at their Florida home .
When a gasoline can exploded right next to the 12-year-old .
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A Booker prize winning author has scooped his latest literary honour when he received the 2014 Bad Sex in Fiction prize. Ben Okri, beat the challenge of Wilbur Smith and BBC Newsnight's Kirsty Wark due to a single passage in his novel, The Age of Magic. The judges were impressed by the encounter between his character Lao and his girlfriend Mistletoe. Booker prize winning author Ben Okri, pictured, last night won a slightly less prestigious literary award when he beat off the challenge of the BBC's Kirsty Wark and Wilbur Smith to win the 2014 Bad Sex in Fiction prize . The passage read: 'When his hand brushed her nipple it tripped a switch and she came alight.' Later in the scene, Okri describes the characters as being 'adrift on warm currents, no longer of this world,' before ending the unfortunate passage with 'somewhere in the night a stray rocket went off'. In 1991 Okri won a more welcome literary prize when he was awarded the Booker prize for his novel The Famished Road. Commenting on his latest award, Okri said: 'A writer writes what they write and that's all there is to it.' His editor Maggie McKernan said: 'Winning the award is fun but a bit undignified, just like sex, assuming you do it properly.' The prize, organised by The Literary Review magazine, was handed over to Laura Palmer, the editorial director of his publishers Head Of Zeus, at a ceremony in central London. It was established in 1993 by critic Auberon Waugh to 'draw attention to poorly written, perfunctory or redundant passages of sexual description in modern fiction, and to discourage them'. Previous winners include Norman Mailer, Giles Coren and Melvyn Bragg. Ben Okri's book, The Age of Magic, left, was awarded the 2014 Bad Sex in Fiction award ahead of Kirsty Wark's The Legacy of Elizabeth Pringle, right, which was among the short-listed entries . | Ben Okri won the 1991 Booker prize for his novel The Famished Road .
He received his latest award for a passage describing a sexual encounter .
One couple is described by Okri as 'adrift on warm currents'
Later a character felt that 'somewhere in the night a stray rocket went off'
Okri claimed 'a writer writes what they write and that's all there is to it'
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Warnings that the 'Umbrella Movement' pro-democracy protests could devastate tourism in Hong Kong appear to be unfounded as the country saw a substantial rise in visitors in October. The uprising against the Beijing government's stalling of open elections for Hong Kong has led thousands of residents holding protests in the region - which have led to violent clashes with police. However, despite the ongoing tensions, the Hong Kong Tourism board has reported a 12.6 per cent rise in tourist numbers for October 2014 compared to the same month last year. A group of Occupy Central demonstrators hold signs outside the Central Police Station in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong - but tourists are not been put off visiting . A cardboard cut-out of Chinese President Xi Jinping (centre) carrying a yellow umbrella is seen at the pro-democracy movement's main protest site in the Admiralty district of Hong Kong . And, according to statistics, the greatest increase in numbers concerns visitors from mainland China - with an 18.3 per cent increase. Beijing banned tour group visas for Chinese visitors to Hong Kong for a week due to protests and coverage of the instability has been censored, however figures for Chinese visitorshave still increased. Chinese tourists have also been keen to view the pro-democracy art and take selfies in the area. The huge increase of Chinese visitors has offset a slight decrease in the numbers travelling over to Hong Kong from the Americas, Australia and Europe. A woman carrying an umbrella is seen at the pro-democracy movement's main protest site - despite the ongoing troubles, tourism has increased . Added to this, there was also a 7.1 per cent increase in South Korean and Japanese visitors. More tourists means an economy boost, and sales of iPhone 6s, clothing and jewellery are all said to have increased. The UK government has updated its travel advice for tourists who are thinking of heading to Hong Kong. It warns holidaymakers to avoid all demonstrations and to keep a keen eye on the media. | Been a 12.6% increase on October 2014 compared to October 2013 .
Despite warned off travel, Chinese visitors up 18.3% .
Troubles continue as 'Umbrella Movement' calls for democracy .
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A Sydney man who allegedly claimed he was a member of Islamic State before threatening to behead a police officer says the whole thing has been 'blown out of proportion'. Lamin Savage, 24, is accused of calling Granville police station in Sydney's west in September and threatening to cut off the head of an officer who had arrested him for driving offences two months earlier. Police say Savage claimed to be a member of the Islamic State when he made the call. A man has been accused of threatening to behead a police officer (generic police photo shown) But on Wednesday the 24-year-old interrupted his bail application and told the Supreme Court that 'things have been blown out of proportion'. 'I just made a phone call to the cop shop to make a complaint,' Savage said while appearing via audio visual link in prison greens. 'It is just distressing. I don't want my family drawn in on this.' The refugee from Sierra Leone made the comments after his mother Bintu Savage gave evidence that she could supervise her son if he was released on bail and could post the $400 as surety. The court heard Savage had been diagnosed with a borderline intellectual disability. He allegedly claimed to be part of the Islamic State. In this photo Iraqi military armoured trucks pass next to a building painted in the colors of the Islamic State flag as they take up position in Iraq . Although the crown consented to him being released on bail, Justice Helen Wilson said it was a 'very serious offence'. She will hand down her decision at a later date. In denying him bail at Parramatta Local a court earlier this year, Magistrate Margaret McGlynn said the facts before the court were 'of great concern'. 'The latest charges fit info a disturbing pattern of escalating threats,' Ms McGlynn said in September. Savage, who has been charged with using a carriage service to threaten to kill and three driving offences, is expected to face a local court hearing in March. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. | Lamin Savage, 24, is accused of calling a Sydney police station in September .
He allegedly threatened to cut off the head of an officer .
The officer had arrested him for driving offences two months earlier .
He also allegedly claimed to be a member of Islamic State .
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A judge is issuing an arrest warrant for a 77-year-old Utah man who police say was sunbathing nude in his backyard next to a Mormon church parking lot. Court records show the $5,000 cash-only warrant was issued Tuesday after Myron Lee Kipp failed to show up at a court hearing in his lewdness case. Kipp has pleaded not guilty to seven misdemeanor counts of lewdness, four involving a child. According to a probable cause statement, police were called to Kipp's home on March 5 after witnesses saw him sunbathing naked in his backyard. According to public records, Kipp owns a home on East 200 N Road, next to the Farmington Chapel Mormon church . Not suitable for church: An arrest warrant has been issued to a Utah man who was charged with lewdness for sunbathing nude in his backyard, in view of adults and children standing in an adjacent church parking lot . Those witnesses included three adults and four children standing in the adjacent parking lot of the chapel. Kipp was allegedly visible since he had a chain link fence with no privacy slats. When police confronted Kipp, he told an officer 'he was sun bathing and that it was his property and he could do it if he wanted,' the record states. That's when police forced Kipp to dress, arrested him and took him to jail. Defense attorney William Albright didn't immediately return a message seeking comment. The view: Above, Kipp's backyard is seen backing up to the church parking lot. He allegedly told responding officers that it was his property and he could sunbathe 'if he wanted' On the run? The arrest warrant was issued Tuesday after 77-year-old Myron Kipp failed to appear in court. Above, a view of the man's address in Farmington, according to public records . | A judge in Farmington, Utah has issued an arrest warrant for 77-year-old Myron Kipp when he failed to show up in court for the lewdness case .
According to police, three adults and four children standing in their church parking lot saw Kipp sunbathing naked in his backyard on March 5 .
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Sir Alex Ferguson was a keen spectator as the second day of the Ryder Cup got into full swing. The former football manager and proud Scot cheered Europe on as they looked to extend their 5-3 advantage over USA. Sir Alex, famous for his motivational abilities during 26 hugely successful years in charge of Manchester United, was called in by Europe captain Paul McGinley to gee up his troops with an inspired pep talk. Sir Alex Ferguson (right) watches on during the morning fourballs at Gleneagles . The former football manager gave an inspirational speech to Europe's players before the start of the Ryder Cup . In a more sombre setting Sir Alex Ferguson (left) attended the funeral of Sandy Busby with Sir Bobby Charlton . World no.1 Rory McIlroy revealed the 72-year-old told the players how to deal with expectation and to embrace the favourites tag. Sir Alex showed up at Gleneagles a day after attending the funeral of Sandy Busby, son of legendary former Manchester United boss Sir Matt Busby. The 76-year-old passed away on Monday evening. | Keen golf fan Sir Alex Ferguson attended day two of the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles .
Europe captain Paul McGinley asked the former Manchester United boss to give a motivational pep talk earlier in the week .
Europe looking to build on their 5-3 lead over USA .
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A man has been shot in the leg and arrested because he was unable to load £185,000 of stolen cash onto his motorbike during a bank robbery getaway. CCTV footage shows the man in Huludao, China, trying to load the bag of cash weighing 13 stone onto the back of his motorbike after holding up a security guard at gunpoint. However, he visibly struggles to carry and lift the bag - which contained 1.77million Chinese Yuan - around £175,000. Scroll down for video . CCTV camera footage shows the man dragging the heavy bag of cash across the ground towards his parked motorbike . Another picture, taken from a different camera, shows the security guard dragging the heavy bag of cash through the bank's revolving doors just prior to when he was held up by the robber . The camera footage shows the robber, who was not named, ambushing a security guard who was carrying the bag of cash through the bank's revolving doors, Sky News reported. Using a replica gun, he manages to scare the guard away before taking the bag and starting to drag it across the carpark to a waiting motorbike. However, another camera reveals him struggling to even lift the bag, let alone balance it on top of the fragile-looking motorbike. It is then he was surrounded by police, shot in the leg and arrested. He later told police: 'I hate myself for doing that. How could I do such a thing? 'I will treat my parents and my wife kindly if one day I'm let out of prison.' The bank robber pictured in his hospital bed where he was taken after being shot in the leg during the failed heist . During a filmed interview from his hospital bed, the man admits guilt at having tried to rob the bank . | Bank robbery foiled after thief is unable to make off with bag of cash .
He was shot and arrested because he couldn't fit the loot on his motorbike .
CCTV camera footage shows him struggling to lift the large bag .
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Fernando Alonso's relationship with Lewis Hamilton appears to be back to full strength after behind-the-scenes footage emerged of the pair embracing following the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi. Alonso left McLaren under a cloud at the end of the 2007 campaign after falling out with the British team and Hamilton as they battled for the title in the Briton's debut year. But Alonso, who will re-join McLaren next season after ending his five-year relationship with Ferrari, congratulated Hamilton, his father Anthony and girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger in the Mercedes motorhome following the Briton's world championship triumph in the desert. Fernando Alonso congratulates Lewis Hamilton after the Briton sealed this year's F1 title in Abu Dhabi . Alonso kisses Nicole Scherzinger in the Mercedes motorhome after Hamilton clinched the championship . Hamilton poses with Rihanna and his girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger in London earlier this week . Hamilton won the final race of the season to beat Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg to the Formula One crown and join Alonso as a double world champion. Alonso and Hamilton are seen entering into a conversation during the brief video before his popstar girlfriend Nicole pays tribute to Alonso's beard. The McLaren hierarchy will meet on Thursday to discuss the identity of Alonso's team-mate next season with Danish driver Kevin Magnussen likely to be retained in favour of Jenson Button. Hamilton crosses the start-finish line to win the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and seal his second Formula One title . And Hamilton believes Alonso will be better prepared to work under McLaren boss Ron Dennis after his acrimonious exit from the team seven years ago. 'It is an interesting decision with the team, but I wish him all the best,' said Hamilton. 'Fernando has grown a huge amount over the years, both as a driver and maturity wise as well. 'And, having the experience previously with Ron, he will definitely have a much better handle on it and won't be in a tricky situation like last time.' | Alonso paid Brit Hamilton a surprise visit in the Mercedes motorhome .
The former McLaren team-mates embraced following Hamilton's victory .
Alonso also congratulated Anthony Hamilton and Nicole Scherzinger .
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Now this is a man who loves his job! A plumber from Dundee has become an overnight sensation thanks to a hilarious video - filmed by his co-worker - which catches him in the middle of an epic dance sequence. Mark Topen was caught showing off his moves to a Robert Miles song - when he should have been working. The 52-year-old plumber spoke to the Evening Telegraph after the video hit the Internet on Thursday, saying: 'I'll admit that it was a bit embarrassing at first, but I suppose that is what is funny about it and I can see that now. 'It's not something I would do all the time because it can be disrespectful to do it in people's homes but this house was empty. 'I definitely think that it helps that I have a character where I can get away with it. A Dundee plumber has become an overnight sensation after a co-worker recorded him dancing on the job . 'Sometimes the job can be stressful, so it’s good to take the pressure off if you can.' In the amusing footage, Mark, known to his friends as Toby, really gives it his all - even performing an impressive spin at one point. Still, becoming something of a local celebrity has all been a bit 'unbelievable.' He said: 'It’s been amazing and I have received so many calls and texts from people telling me they have seen it online. Mark Topen was understandably embarrassed upon learning he'd been discovered, but soon laughed it off . 'In one day I had over 100 people text me to say they’ve seen the video and couldn’t help but laugh. 'I have been stopped by people in KFC and McDonalds, asking for an autograph which is quite surreal. 'It’s good to know that people are laughing with me and not at me. 'My wife works at the Meganni Franklyn salon on Clepington Road and said that everyone in there has found it funny.' | Mark Topen caught on camera by his coworkers while dancing at a job site .
The 52-year-old plumber showed off many impressive moves - even a spin .
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South Africa captain Jean de Villiers says he is hopeful of being fit for the World Cup in England in September after having reconstructive surgery on his left knee on Thursday. De Villiers, 33, dislocated his kneecap in the 12-6 defeat by Wales in Cardiff on Saturday and early estimates suggested he would be out of action for at least eight months. 'The procedure went well but at this stage it is difficult to determine an exact return in terms of time frame,' team doctor Craig Roberts said in a statement. Jean de Villiers is hopeful of being fit for the World Cup following reconstructive surgery on his left knee . De Villiers dislocated his kneecap in the 12-6 defeat by Wales in Cardiff on Saturday . 'The use of an artificial graft should speed up his rehabilitation and hopefully increase his chances of making a successful return.' De Villiers said his sights were set on getting back in time for the World Cup. 'My focus will now be on the arrival of our third child in the coming days,' he added. 'Thereafter it will be about recovering as soon as possible so I can start with my rehabilitation. I will do everything in my power to get to England.' The 33-year-old is hoping the use of an artificial graft will speed up his rehabilitation . | Jean de Villiers dislocated his kneecap against Wales on Saturday .
De Villiers looked set to be out for eight months .
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Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour has backed Thierry Henry to replace Arsene Wenger as manager at the Emirates one day. The Frenchman’s future is uncertain after he left New York Red Bulls at the end of the MLS season and has been linked with a return to Arsenal in a coaching capacity and Parlour has backed him to take the top job in the future. Henry is Arsenal’s record goalscorer and Wenger is keen to add him to Arsenal’s backroom team. Thierry Henry has left New York Red Bulls and could return to Arsenal in a coaching capacity . Henry is Arsenal's all-time record goalscorer with 228 goals for the club . Parlour told talkSPORT: ‘I think he will definitely get involved with Arsenal. I certainly believe, one day, if he really wants to be a manager, he will be manager of Arsenal. ‘He was such an intelligent player. Arsene Wenger used to have a meeting on a Monday with the players after a game and Thierry would always have his say. He would make some great points, not just about forwards, but about defending and how we defend as a team. ‘He always had that charisma to be a manager. And look at his name around the world. People would want to play for him and he would attract big players.’ Arsene Wenger is keen to add Henry to his backroom team . Ray Parlour believes that Henry is a future Arsenal manager . | Thierry Henry could return to Arsenal in a coaching capacity .
Wenger is keen to add the striker to his backroom team .
Arsenal announced he was New York Red Bulls on Monday .
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An airport employee was allegedly assaulted by a man with his backpack Tuesday morning. The incident took place at 6:22am at a security checkpoint inside Boston's Logan International Airport, Massachusetts State Police said. The 74-year-old victim - who has not been publicly identified by authorities - talked to 53-year-old Eric S. Brandhorst as he kneeled on the ground, state police said in a release. Brandhorst's backpack 'was too large to fit inside a guide rack for appropriately-sized carry-on luggage,' it stated. Confrontation: Eric Brandhorst allegedly assaulted an airport worker after she told him his backpack was too big and pointed out a place where he could check it instead . Assault: State police say this photo shows Brandhorst walking away after striking the 74-year-old woman . The woman indicated a place where Brandhorst could check his backpack instead after he got on his feet, Massachusetts State Police said. 'Suddenly, and with no further conversation, the approximately 6-foot, 200-pound [Brandhorst] swung the backpack with both hands from his right shoulder into the left side of the victim’s face, knocking her down,' the release said. Nearby Trooper Dana Cresta saw the assault took place and got Brandhorst down on the ground, according to Massachusetts State Police. Brandhorst faces assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a person age 60 or older charges, the release said. He reportedly said he had been 'aggravated' and 'made a mistake' while speaking to state police at his booking. Both the woman's left eye and left side or her face were bruised, and she told authorities she had hip, knee and shoulder pain, Massachusetts State Police said. Massport firefighters looked at the woman before she was taken to a hospital. Stopped: Nearby Trooper Dana Cresta saw the assault took place and got Brandhorst down on the ground . | The alleged assault took place at 6:22am at a security checkpoint inside Boston's Logan International Airport .
Eric Brandhorst allegedly hit the woman with his backpack after she indicated a place where he could check it .
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Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock has been fined £9,000 by the Football Association following post-match comments about referee Craig Pawson after the 2-1 home Barclays Premier League defeat by Chelsea on October 18. The Eagles boss, 65, had said referee Craig Pawson was 'influenced' by Chelsea players in the decision to send off Damien Delaney for a second yellow card. Warnock denied the charge and had requested a personal hearing, which was held on Wednesday. Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock has received a £9,000 fine and warned about his future conduct . Warnock was left fuming with Premier League official Craig Pawson after the Chelsea match . Referee Pawson was criticised by Warnock for sending off Palace centre back Damien Delaney . A statement from the FA read: 'Following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing today [Wednesday 5 November 2014], Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock has been find £9,000 for misconduct in relation to post-match media comments. 'Warnock was charged following media comments he made after the game against Chelsea on 18 October 2014 which The FA alleged implied the match referee was motivated by bias; and/or brought the game into disrepute. 'The charge, which Warnock denied at a personal hearing, was found proven and he was also warned as to his future conduct.' Referee Pawson (second right) showed Delaney a red card during Palace's home match against Chelsea . Speaking ahead of Palace's match against Sunderland, Warnock accepted he would have to change the way he handled himself in the media. 'I don't think I can change the way things are. I have to change myself,' said Warnock, who would go on to lament some decisions he felt went against his side in the subsequent defeat by the Black Cats on Monday night. 'At the moment I have to change to adhere to instructions that are currently with the Premier League. Whether that is detrimental to the press or not, I don't know, but I have to change - they are not going to change for me.' | Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock was unhappy with referee Craig Pawson after his side's 2-1 defeat against Chelsea in October .
Warnock felt Chelsea players had say in Damien Delaney's sending off .
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The Manchester City squad wrapped up warm for a Thursday afternoon recovery session following their 4-1 win against Sunderland on Wednesday night. Frank Lampard and Co ensured they were layered up before heading outside at City's Carrington training ground and gathering around boss Manuel Pellegrini. The players involved in City's Stadium of Light victory swapped boots for trainers as the likes of Sergio Aguero and Joe Hart looked to warm down ahead of the game against Everton on Saturday. Frank Lampard (right) and Gael Clichy prepare for Manchester City's training session on Thursday . City goalkeeper Joe Hart ensured he wrapped up warm for the recovery session . Sergio Aguero scored twice to help City to a 4-1 win against Sunderland on Wednesday night . Pellegrini received a double boost after watching his side come from behind to slay Sunderland on Wednesday night after revealing injured captain Vincent Kompany is close to a return. Kompany missed the Sunderland clash with a hamstring strain and is also out of the weekend's game against Everton, but Pellegrini now hopes he could be back for next week's crucial Champions League clash with Roma. 'Vincent is improving and maybe it is not such a serious injury as we thought at the beginning - but he needs to see the whole week and we will see what happens with him,' the Chilean said. Joe Hart and Co prepare to enter the cold outside ahead of the City training session . Bacary Sagna seemed in high spirits despite being an unused substitute on Wednesday night . Aleksandar Kolarov straps on a heart-rate monitor before heading out . Martin Demichelis (left) wraps up warm while striker Edin Dzeko gets his boots on . Manuel Pellegrini gathered his side for a talk before beginning the Thursday afternoon session . | Manchester City stars train after 4-1 win against Sunderland .
City squad wrap up before starting Carrington training session .
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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has admitted the dressing room was divided under his predecessor Jose Mourinho at the Santiago Bernabeu. Mourinho, back at Chelsea for a second spell, was involved in several public spats during his reign in Madrid as tensions flared with the likes of Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos and talisman Cristiano Ronaldo. Ancelotti has now revealed he inherited 'lots of problems' at Real Madrid, but insists there has been nothing but calm since his arrival in 2013. Current Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has claimed the dressing room was divided under Mourinho . Jose Mourinho talks to Cristiano Ronaldo during their turbulent time together at Real Madrid . 'Before I arrived I was aware that there were lots of problems in the dressing room – problems between some players and Mourinho,' Ancelotti told So Foot. 'Everything that happened in private would end up in the papers the next day. But when I took charge, everything had returned to calm. I didn't inherit any tensions. 'Was I responsible for returning peace to the dressing room? No, no. When I arrived there was already a lot of serenity. 'Ever since I arrived, there hasn't been one fight in the dressing room. I have never had an unmotivated player or any confrontations with players who haven't played as much as they'd want to.' Mourinho celebrates winning the La Liga title together with the Real Madrid squad in 2012 . The outspoken manager is now back at Chelsea, making an impressive start to the Premier League season . | Jose Mourinho left Real Madrid in 2013 after three turbulent seasons .
Current manager Carlo Ancelotti reveals dressing room was divided .
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Rugby star Alesana Tuilagi has escaped a jail term after pleading guilty to a drink-fuelled attack on a reveller outside a Dublin nightclub three years ago. The Samoan winger, who is the brother of England star Manu, paid the victim around £30,000 several months ago. Tuilagi had been out drinking after his then club Leicester Tigers lost to Leinster in a European Cup quarter-final and punched the man in what his defence lawyer described as a ‘pent-up lapse of judgement.’ Alesana Tuilagi has escaped a one-year jail sentence for an assault in Dublin back in April 2011 . Tuilagi was playing for Leicester Tigers at the time and was drinking after a defeat to Leinster in April 2011 . The 33-year-old, who now plays for Newcastle Falcons, pleaded guilty at Dublin District Court to assault causing harm following the incident on Harcourt Street on April 4, 2011. Judge Anthony Halpin struck the case out, saying Tuilagi could face trouble travelling if convicted. He noted that the victim suffered no lasting damage from the punch and ‘was more than generously compensated.’ His verdict spared Tuilagi a possible one-year jail sentence and a criminal record. | Tuilagi pleaded guilty to attacking a reveller outside a Dublin nightclub .
Incident happened after his then club Leicester lost to Leinster in 2011 .
The Samoan winger punched a man in the face in 'lapse of judgement'
Judge Anthony Halpin struck case out at Dublin District Court .
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Ronald Koeman has revealed he wants to make Ryan Bertrand's loan deal at the club permanent. The 25-year-old is currently on his seventh loan spell from parent club Chelsea, but appears to have finally found his rhythm and has been impressing Southampton's manager. Bertrand was brought in as a replacement for Luke Shaw, who moved to Manchester United in the summer for £31.5million. But while Shaw has struggled to make an impact at his new club, Bertrand is playing arguably the best football of his career. Ryan Bertrand has impressed during his loan spell at Southampton, and his deal could become permanent . 2006: Bournemouth . 2007-08: Oldham Athletic . 2008-09: Norwich City . 2009-10: Reading . 2010-11: Nottingham Forest . 2014: Aston Villa . 2014-15: Southampton . When asked whether he was interested in signing Bertrand on a permanent basis, Koeman told the Southern Daily Echo: 'If we have the money, yes. If its up to me, yes. 'Maybe it's too early to talk about that, but I am very happy until now with the performance of Ryan.' Bertrand won both the Champions League and Europa League with Chelsea, but his career stagnated in the years that followed. Now, Koeman believes regular football is helping him to develop once more. He said: 'Ryan got the opportunity (at Southampton) to play every weekend what he missed in Chelsea, he’s still a young player and the best way to develop yourself is playing every weekend.' Southampton manager Ronald Koeman (right) said he would like to sign the left-back on a permanent deal . Bertrand won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2012, but his career has stagnated since then . | Ryan Bertrand is on loan at Southampton from Chelsea .
The Champions League winner has impressed Ronald Koeman .
The Dutch manager said he is interested in making the deal permanent .
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After successfully racing the tube, James Heptonstall and Noel Carroll are back and ready to amaze us with their next stunt. On November 3, 2014 at 10:08 am, the two men decided to #RacetheBoat - from the London Eye to Bankside Pier. The 1.3-mile (2.2km) journey included five bridges and countless pedestrians to dodge as the athletic pair ran along the South Bank of the River Thames in London. On your mark, get set, go! James Heptonstall and Noel Carroll attempt to race a boat along the River Thames . The two men raced from the London Eye to Bankside Pier in just over 8 minutes . In order to successfully beat the river boat, the men had to run the length of the path in eight minutes and 30 seconds. James is a 30-year-old England touch-rugby player and Noel is a strength and conditioning coach at Arsenal Academy. The duo recorded their Race the Tube video in September of this year. Noel recorded the video while James raced the Circle Line train from the Mansion House stop to Cannon Street, successfully completing the 415-yard platform to platform sprint in 1min 18secs. The 2.2 km journey on foot included five bridges and countless pedestrians to contend with . Earlier this year, the pair successfully completed the Race the Tube challenge on the Circle Line route . Two for two! James and Noel also succeeded in beating the river boat - on their first attempt, no less! | The duo ran 2.2km along the South Bank of the Thames River on Nov 3 .
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Premier League target Sami Khedira says he is 'curious' to see where he will be playing next season as uncertainty continues to surround the Real Madrid midfielder's future. The World Cup winner's contract expires at the end of the season while a host of European clubs including Chelsea, Arsenal and Bayern Munich have been linked with his signature. However, the Germany international insisted that no clubs have been in contact with him and even hinted that he could sign a contract extension at the Bernabeu - despite having to compete with the likes of Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Asier Illarramendi for a place. Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira is not sure where he will be playing next season . The World Cup-winner has been linked with clubs including Arsenal, Chelsea and Bayern Munich . Speaking to reporters in Stuttgart, he said: 'It is a known fact that my contract expires. [The club and I] are always in good contact. 'I feel very comfortable in Madrid. I am not averse to staying. There are no talks with other clubs. I am curious myself to see where I will end up.' The 27-year-old also admits he was not sure if he was going to make the World Cup Finals in Brazil - and said that the three-way tussle for the Ballon d'Or between Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Manuel Neuer is too close to call. Khedira (left) says Real team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo (centre) is a frontrunner for the Ballon d'Or . 'It was a year full of events for me. I did not know whether I would be fit for the Champions League final and the World Cup again,' he said. 'The three nominees embody world class and are great personalities. For me, there are two favourites: Cristiano Ronaldo and Manuel Neuer. Both raised the level of their positions to a new dimension. 'I am glad I do not have to vote. If I were [FIFA president] Sepp Blatter, I'd hand out golden balls.' | Sami Khedira's Real Madrid contract expires at the end of the season .
Germany star has been linked with Chelsea, Arsenal and Bayern Munich .
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It can be the cause of a fair amount of agitation - the passenger next to you on the aeroplane has commandeered the whole of the arm rest. With a response of casually edging you elbow in, or uncomfortably sliding your arm down the side of your seat, it's not an ideal situation to find yourself in. But one company may have found an answer to the conundrum - and all it involves is setting up is a plastic divider. Courtesy of Soarigami . The design, obviously in the shape of a plane, could end the arguments over armrests . Transforming the armrest evenly for two people will be pleasing news for many . Soarigami is a clip-on, origami-style armrest divider that looks like a paper airplane and frees up twice the space of a regular armrest. The invention also folds easily back into your bag, not taking up valuable space in your cabin luggage allowance. However, the solution to an everyday problem is not quite there yet - it is still being tested and is not expected to be released until early 2015. How the Soarigami will be modelled; the paper divider is set to be available early 2015 . Grace Chang writes on the Soarigami blog: 'Soarigami was designed to elevate the travel space by getting rid of the fight for armrests. 'Sick of fighting for armrests, our co-founder sketched the first idea onto a cocktail napkin during a particularly unpleasant flight. 'Sora means sky in Japanese, and gami means graceful. With the product being origami-inspired and meant to be used in flight, the name Soarigami was born, aiming to soar the skies with grace. 'The Sorigami is a portable, lightweight travel product that ends the fight for elbows.' The divider is expected to retail at around £20 ($30). | Soarigami is a clip-on, origami-style divider that looks like a paper airplane .
Will take away the need to fight for the armrest with the person next to you .
However still being tested, and not available until early 2015 .
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A kindhearted waiter who found a wallet with $4,000 inside has been commended for chasing down its owner to hand it back. Wilber Palicios was working at Hom Restaurant in Bayshore, Wisconsin on Friday night when he was clearing away a table and found the bulging wallet hidden beneath napkins. By then, its owner had already left the restaurant - but Palicios didn't hesitate. He ran out from the restaurant and saw the man climbing into his car across the parking lot. Scroll down for video . Doing the right thing: Wilber Palicios, pictured, discovered the wallet while working a shift on Friday and raced outside to give it back to its rightful owner - despite the $4,000 inside . 'I saw him way over there, so I ran over there, and he was getting into his car,' the man, who is originally from Mexico, told WISN. 'I just waved at him, just show him the wallet.' The relieved customer, who has asked not to be identified, gave the waiter an undisclosed amount as a 'thank you'. 'I just thought it was the right thing to do,' Palicios said. For his honesty, his employers have also given him $250. 'And we've bought him dinner just about every night since he did it, too,' Omar Shaikh, president of Surg Restaurant Group, which owns Hom, told WISN. Scene: Palicios' bosses at Hom gave him a $250 bonus that he said he would send to his mother in Mexico . When the channel asked Palicios what the extra cash meant to him, he became emotional and struggled to speak. 'Well, I really appreciate it, so I can send it to my mom for Christmas,' he said, explaining that she and his sisters live back in Mexico. 'She really needs it.' Customers also passed on their praise to Palicios for his noble decision. 'Wilber's mother should be very proud of him and HOM Restaurant is very lucky to have such an honest employee,' one wrote on Facebook. 'Bless him!' | A diner left his wallet on a table at the Wisconsin restaurant where Wilber Palicios works but the honest waiter didn't hesitate to give it back to him .
He chased him down and handed it to the man .
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A Brooklyn man was electrocuted to death after urinating on the third rail early Monday morning.Matthew Zeno, 30, had earlier been to a few bars with a friend before making the fateful decision that ended his life just after 3am Monday morning.Authorities told Mail Online they aren’t sure what led Zeno to walk along the G train tracks, which are underground at Union Avenue and Broadway, where the incident occurred. Dead: Matthew Zeno was electrocuted and killed relieving himself on the third rail in Brooklyn this morning, sources said. Out: Zeno checked-in to multiple bars in the neighborhood before meeting his untimely end . What is clear is that Zeno relieving himself on the subway’s third rail killed him by electrocution, authorities said. His friend was also electrocuted trying to save him and is listed in stable condition at a local hospital. Despite being shocked, Zeno’s friend managed to get the attention of MTA workers who called for help, according to the New York Post. Active: Zeno appeared to love the outdoors, competing in Rugged Maniac races and using a longboard to get around . Relaxing: Zeno was enjoying a day off from his workout routine by having drinks with at least one friend, who tried in vein to save his life . Beer: Zeno seems to have loved a good beer, pictured pouring one here and having been to two beer bars hours before his death . Check-ins on his Facebook page showed Zeno had been to a few area bars earlier in the evening, visiting both the Bed-Vyne Brew, a local craft beer bar and wine shop, and Gotham City Lounge, a local dive bar popular for a $3 shot and a beer special.Zeno was a fitness fanatic who competed in Rugged Maniac races. | Zeno was walking along the underground subway tracks during his last moments .
Had been to multiple bars within hours of his death .
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Is this Santa and his reindeer taking their sleigh for a test flight with just three weeks to go until Christmas Day? An aircraft with the call sign SANTA1 was spotted flying over Norway and Sweden on its way to the Arctic Circle this week. But it turns out it wasn’t the big man’s sleigh – it was a British Airways plane ferrying passengers to see Santa Claus himself in snowy Lapland in northern Finland. British Airways uses the call sign SANTA1 for Christmas-themed journeys . An aircraft with the call sign SANTA1 was spotted over Norway and Sweden on its way to the Arctic Circle . The Airbus A320 flew from London Gatwick Airport to Rovaniemi on Tuesday to give the lucky group a chance to meet Mr and Mrs Claus and his elves and reindeer. The Christmas charter was full of families who were paying a visit to the Santa Claus Village amusement park. It was using a special call sign – as opposed to a standard one starting with ‘BA’ – because it was on a Christmas-themed journey. Families were travelling to Rovaniemi, in northern Finland, to meet Santa Claus . British Airways owns the call signs SANTA1 and SANTA2, which are used for flights with a Christmas theme . A British Airways spokesperson said: ‘We have a scheduled timetable and sometimes there’s a chance that someone or a company has chartered an aircraft - a particular flight with a Christmas theme or purpose. ‘British Airways own the call signs SANTA1 and SANTA2. So we are able to name flights whenever it's appropriate. ‘It's great that we can use these to make flights around this time of year that extra bit more special.’ | Aircraft with SANTA1 call sign was spotted over Norway and Sweden .
British Airways plane was flying to Rovaniemi in northern Finland .
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The job of a stunt pilot is already dangerous enough, but these thrillseekers took their job to even more extremes by performing tricks while their planes were chained together. The impressive video shows three stunt planes flying while chained wing-to-wing above an airfield near Neuquen, Argentina. The pilots perform incredible manoeuvres despite the heavy chains tethering them to one another. An impressive video has emerged of three stunt planes flying while chained wing-to-wing above an airfield near Neuquen, Argentina . The show was put on by members of the Escuadrilla Argentina de Acrobacia Aerea aerobatic team. The video begins with the planes lined up on the runway, the tethers dragging along on the ground between them. But as the propeller planes take off toward the skies, the pilots fan out and extend the chains to their maximum length. Flying in formation, the pilots put on a breathtaking show – complete with steep dives and whirlwind loops. The video begins with the planes lined up on the runway, chains dragging along on the ground between them . As the propeller planes take off toward the skies, the pilots fan out and extend the tethers to their maximum . Flying in formation, the pilots put on a breathtaking show – complete with steep dives and whirlwind loops . Although the video was filmed in April this year, it has just recently emerged online . | Aerobatic stunts filmed during an airshow near Neuquen, Argentina .
In a unique twist, the propeller planes were tethered together by chains .
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UEFA's first new 'Nations League' - the competition which is being brought in to replace a number of friendly dates - will be played between September and November 2018. Each country will play six matches in the new tournament, which will see UEFA's 52 countries split into four divisions, each with four groups of three or four teams. The winners of the four groups in division A - which will be made up the strongest teams - will play semi-finals and final in June 2019 to become the UEFA Nations League champions. VIDEO Scroll down for UEFA approve new Nations League tournament to replace friendlies . UEFA president Michel Platini addresses an audience at a UEFA conference in October . The tournament will replace friendly fixtures like England's game against Norway in September . The four semi-finalists will also qualify automatically for the finals of Euro 2020, which is being played in 13 countries across Europe with the final at London's Wembley stadium. UEFA said in a statement: 'The key driver of the UEFA Nations League is sporting integrity, as member associations, coaches, players and supporters increasingly feel that friendly internationals are not providing adequate sporting competition. 'In addition, the competition will help UEFA realise its stated goal of improving the quality and standing of national team football while maintaining the balance between club and international football. 'The competition will establish the UEFA Nations League champions every odd year while also allowing all nations to play competitively at their level.' | The UEFA Nations League will be contested by international teams .
The tournament will replace a series of friendly fixtures between September and November .
UEFA's 52 countries will be split into four divisions with four groups in each division .
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be forced to nurse his recent heel injury for the rest of the Ligue 1 season, claims Paris Saint-Germain club doctor Eric Rolland . The Swedish striker has been sidelined for the majority of the 2014-15 campaign with the complaint and has made just 11 appearances for the French club so far. Ibrahimovic looks set to miss PSG's forthcoming match against Nantes on Saturday in order to be fit enough to face Barcelona in the Champions League next week. PSG club doctor Eric Rolland believes Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be struggling with a heel injury all season . Club doctor Rolland told RMC Sport: 'He still has pain in his heel. It's pain that can change in intensity.' 'Recently it hasn't got worse but it will be present until the end of the season. Zlatan will not play every game. 'He just wanted to look after himself ahead of the trip to Barcelona.' The Swedish star has missed large chunks of PSG's season with the heel complaint . Ibrahimovic will hope to be fit for his side's Champions League match against Barcelona next week . | Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been struggling with heel injury all season .
PSG club doctor reveals the problem will not be solved quickly .
Striker hoping to be fit for Champions League clash against Barcelona . | c2912c6c8ab47ae7bda8d5252a5267d9ea398d0b |
Dani Alves' fashion sense has always been suspect, but the Barcelona star has pleased fans of the old fashioned American rock 'n' roll with a throwback to pop legend Elvis Presley. The Brazilian right-back posted a picture on Instagram dressed with a studded leather jacket and sunglasses on Thursday. It's not the first time Alves has attempted to impress his followers. Barcelona star Dani Alves posted this picture of him dressed like Elvis Presley on Thursday . Last month Alves showed potential Barclays Premier League suitors that he is fighting fit. The 31-year-old posted a video of himself lifting weights in the gym during the international break and left some words of wisdom for his fans. Alves, wanted by Liverpool and both Manchester clubs, wrote 'in life there are those who think they want something... but do not fight for what they want'. Alves tackles Valencia's Rodrigo Moreno during Barcelona's 1-0 win at the Mestalla on Sunday . Alves posted a video of himself lifting weights in the gym with some words of wisdom . | Dani Alves dresses up in studded leather jacket and sunglasses .
Barcelona star is a throwback to rock 'n' roll star Elvis Presley .
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Napoli players made the most of the awful conditions at their training session on Thursday by sliding through a huge puddle. The Serie A side played 6 vs 6 in the pouring Naples rain ahead of their home clash against Empoli, but at the end of the session the six winners linked hands to do a Jurgen Klinsmann-esque dive. Napoli players pose after sliding through a puddle during a very wet training session . The 6-a-side winners slide through a puddle at Napoli's training ground . The Serie A side played in the pouring Naples rain ahead of their home clash against Empoli . Napoli posted the image on their Instagram, saying: 'Dip in the water for 6 winners!' The club posted on their Instagram: 'Tuffo nell'acqua per i 6 vincitori!' translated as 'Dip in the water for 6 winners!' Napoli boss Rafael Benitez kept himself dry from the puddle at least, as the former Liverpool boss prepares his side for an onslaught on the top two in Italy; Roma and Juventus. Napoli currently sit in third place, eight points behind Roma and 11 behind Juventus. They have drawn their last two games in the league but are unbeaten in eight games in all competitions. Jurgen Klinsmann dived in celebration after his first goal for Spurs against Sheffield Wednesday in 1994 . The German was getting stick from fans and the media about his playacting antics . | Napoli made the most of the awful conditions at their training session .
The Serie A side played a 6 v 6 game, and the victors took a slide through a huge puddle at the training ground .
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Accused: Alicia Gould, 28, has been charged with attempted murder . A 28-year-old woman has been charged with attempted murder after police say she threw a plugged-in radio alarm clock into a motel bathtub while her boyfriend was in it. Police in the Rochester suburb of Webster tell local media that Alicia Gould and her boyfriend were in a room at motel early Friday when they got into an argument. It is alleged that while the man was taking a bath, Gould threw the radio alarm clock into the water in an attempt to electrocute him. Police say the room's ground fault interrupter went off, stopping any electrical current from making its way through the water. Police arrived at the Super 8 Motel at 4:32 a.m. on November 28. Webster Police Chief Gerald Pickering said: 'Officers arrived at the scene and through their investigation, found a male and a female that were in a domestic disturbance. 'It appeared that the female had attempted to murder her male counterpart. He said under New York State Law Gould was arrested immediately. 'It sounded like there was some admissions, some confessions made to the investigators and the 911 dispatchers prior to the response,' Pickering said. 'Attempted murder': Police say Gould tossed a plugged-in radio alarm clock into a motel (pictured) bathtub while her boyfriend was in it . 'I'm sure that there are circumstances that may come out regarding the allegation, and perhaps in defense of the victim.' Gould is facing a second degree attempted murder charge and is being held in the Monroe County Jail on $20,000 cash bail. It was not immediately clear if she has a lawyer. | Alicia Gould allegedly had an argument with her boyfriend at motel in Rochester suburb of Webster on Friday .
Ground fault interrupter went off, stopping any electrical current from making its way through the water .
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Marcelo has revealed that he wants to retire at Real Madrid and makes the bold claim that he is faster than both Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale. The Brazil international signed for Real Madrid in 2007 from Fluminese as an 18-year-old and has gone on to make almost 200 appearances for Los Blancos. The 26-year-old took part in a Q&A with supporters via his Facebook page on Thursday and expressed his wish to stay with Real for the rest of his career. Marcelo said on Thursday that he wanted to stay at Real Madrid for the rest of his career . Marcelo (right) has been at Real Madrid since joining in 2007 from Brazilian side Fluminese . Marcelo pictured receiving his new car from Real Madrid sponsor Audi on Monday . Marcelo says Real team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo should win the Ballon d'Or 'without a doubt' 'I am very happy here and I want to stay here until I retire.' Marcelo replied when asked how long he wanted to spend at the club. Another fan asked the cheeky Brazilian who was faster between team-mates Ronaldo and Bale, to which he replied: 'Me, hahahah.' Marcelo also tipped Ronaldo to win the Ballon d'Or insisting the Portugal international should claim the prize 'without a doubt'. | Marcelo was answering fans questions via his Facebook page on Thursday .
The 26-year-old said he wants to stay at Real for the rest of his career .
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Manchester United target Diego Godin is going nowhere, according to his current Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone. The centre back has been linked with a £15.7million move to United in January - with the Old Trafford outfit's defensive problems under manager Louis van Gaal well-documented. The Uruguay international is one of several players the Red Devils are considering at the back, with the £28m release buy-out clause not a stumbling block for executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin (left) will not be leaving for Manchester United, says Diego Simeone . Godin (centre) has played in all 13 of Atletico's La Liga games so far this season . Godin has been an ever-present in Simeone's side this season in La Liga, with the reigning champions currently third - four points behind arch-rivals Real. And Simeone is adamant that if United are interested in the 28-year-old they need will quickly be disappointed. 'Let's talk about something else,' Simeone replied when asked about United's potential bid. 'How much? Twenty (million euros)? For Godin? 'It must be a mistake.' Atletico's next match is away to Elche on Saturday, with Godin likely to start at the heart of their defence as they seek a third-successive league win. Simeone (left) was awarded the Ibero-American Community Trophy by Spanish King Felipe VI on Thursday . Simeone (left) won for winning the La Liga title last season and reaching the Champions League final . | Diego Godin has been linked with a move to Manchester United .
United have struggled at the back, conceding 16 goals this season .
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