Back in the folds of those hills, and by the lakes with the trees in all their brilliant Fall glory and the next snows not far away, the campaign feels strangely familiar. Clinton still trying to escape from the miasma of emails and old stories that she has not been able to expunge and Trump still hoping to persuade Americans who have thought him too egocentric and coarse to be president that he has substance after all. In this corner of New England - a state with a population of only 1.2 million - that struggle could be decided. They are locked together, and alongside their contest is one of the half dozen races that will settle control of the Senate in Washington and therefore much of the character of the next few years. Listening at a student rally to Bernie Sanders, who beat Clinton in the Democratic primary here, was to hear again the rallying hymn that did energise a liberal movement and which, in recent days, has seemed to lose some of its confidence. He attacked big money, corporate interests, and was cheered to the echo when he said that under a Clinton administration, billionaires (guess who?) would pay their fair share of taxes. But in the wings you could hear the worries of Democrats who thought a month ago that the campaign had a momentum that would certainly carry them home. One confessed that it was sometimes difficult to persuade even friendly voters on the doorstep that the "Hillary stuff"  was a messy mistake and not a scandal. It is tough for the Clinton campaign in these last few days. But don't imagine that because Trump has made ground in the last week, with the surprising help of the FBI director's intervention, that he is sailing happily along. In New Hampshire, his party remains split. And even the Union Leader, a paper famous as a populist noticeboard of the Right, remains opposed to him, urging voters to opt for the libertarian candidate, Gary Johnson, instead. The publisher, Joe McQuaid, told me that Trump was certainly a force of nature, but that you had to remember that there were bad forces in nature as well as good ones. He spoke of Trump's efforts to persuade him to come on board, when the full ego was on display and he "sucked the air out of the room", and his own refusal to join the bandwagon. In his office, a photograph from one of Trump's visits to work on him now hangs on his bathroom door. These are candidates who haven't managed to escape from themselves. Clinton still disturbs some voters who might be expected to rally to the Democrat cause without question, and Trump has shed many long-time Republicans along the way. John Kasich, powerful governor of Ohio, announced his week that he had voted early - and written in the name of Senator John McCain on his ballot paper instead of voting for Trump. Write any name on ballot - it counts But perhaps, despite the spectacle of this campaign which has dismayed so many voters because of its tone, none of this is surprising. America is a deeply divided country and the election, rather accurately, demonstrates the fact. Take one of the great issues that lurks just under the surface - the future of the Supreme Court. Nothing divides the candidates more profoundly. Matt Mayberry, vice-chairman of the state Republican party, told me how energised his voters were by the prospect of Clinton appointees moving the Court sharply in a liberal direction in the next four years. They believe profoundly in stopping that, as much as they believe in Trump's message of smaller government, tougher immigration laws, lower taxes. I heard the same point put the other way round, with equal passion, by Ray Buckley, state Democratic chairman. Each side sees it as a defining question for the electorate and the country. The course set by the next appointments - made by the president and put to the Senate for approval - will have huge implications for social policy in the next generation. That's one of the reasons why this contest, which so many Americans have found tawdry and depressing, is so important. And why the two candidates, in the next few days, are trying to find a style and tone that will persuade their doubters to put their fears aside. Two weeks ago it looked as if Clinton had much the easier task, and it's still true that the state-by-state arithmetic of the electoral college seems to favour her. But Trump has once again bulldozed his way through. The passion you'll hear and feel from the candidates over the next few days is not just part of the ritual. It's real. Their performance at the climax of this bizarre campaign will decide how many waverers turn their way, and therefore the direction of their country.

Question: As it began , so it ends . Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump trying to cast off the @placeholder that have dragged them down since the first primary votes 10 months ago in the snows of New Hampshire .


The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) believes for hardcore smokers the approach will act as a stepping stone to quitting. Traditionally the NHS has focused on advising smokers to give up completely. But this proposal, which covers England, is an acknowledgement that for some a softer approach is needed. Smoking rates dropped dramatically from the 1950s - when the link with lung cancer was proved beyond all doubt - to the turn of the century. But over the past decade they have remained stubbornly stuck above the 20% mark. Research shows that two-thirds of smokers want to quit and so this guidance is an attempt to reach out to those who are struggling. Source: BBC Health How smoking affects health Why nicotine is addictive It still makes clear that giving up completely is the best option and it even acknowledges it is questionable how big the health effect of smoking less will be. Prof Mike Kelly, a public health expert at NICE, said: "If you are a smoker, quitting smoking is the best way to improve health and quitting in one step is most likely to be successful. "However, some people - particularly those who are highly dependent on smoking - may not feel able or don't want to do this. "Harm reduction approaches provide an alternative choice... for some people this can kick-start a gradual change in behaviour that eventually leads them to quit smoking." Among the tactics being advocated is a temporary abstention by stopping smoking at home or at work or smoking less of a cigarette. The guidance, which will now be consulted on, also said nicotine replacement therapy could be used to help with this approach.

Question: Smokers who struggle to quit should inhale less or stop during set @placeholder of the day , such as at work , an official NHS body is suggesting


Villa looked on their way to a comfortable win after Jonathan Kodjia's stunning first-half left-foot curler, his first goal for the club. But Dean Smith's Bees stayed in the game and had the character to hit back. From Sullay Kaikai's neat chip to the far post, Villa failed to clear their lines and Egan stole in to equalise. Having been denied victory on Sunday only by the woodwork and the brilliance of Nottingham Forest keeper Vladimir Stojkovic, Villa appeared eager to make amends. But it still took a flash of brilliance from new signing Kodjia to get them on their way on 19 minutes. The striker took a pass from Mile Jedinak down the right, worked his way to the edge of the area and hit a left-foot shot which curled beautifully into the far-left corner. Josh Clarke then fired over the bar from close range for Brentford in a flurry of chances for the Bees. But, for all the hard running and tackling in midfield, epitomised by former Shrewsbury Town midfielder Ryan Woods, they lacked a cutting edge. By contrast, Villa did have chances, as Kodjia got on the end of Jordan Ayew's cross, Ayew shot over with a left-foot curler and Kodjia brought a save out of keeper Daniel Bentley. But the introduction of Crystal Palace loan man Kaikai brought its rewards for boyhood Villa fan Smith. Kaikai had already caused concern in the home ranks before he cut back onto his right foot to curl over a cross in the 88th minute, from which Egan managed to force the ball home. Aston Villa manager Roberto di Matteo told BBC Sport: "We need to be more clinical in front of goal, we could have scored five on Sunday. But most of all we also need to see games out. "We allowed them to get too much of the ball in the second half and we got a bit nervous in the last 10 minutes. We just need to win. Win ugly, or attractive. It doesn't matter. "Jack Grealish could not play as he had a problem with his hamstring, Ross McCormack has knock on his knee and Richie de Laet got a knock clearing the ball at the far post. He is in a lot of pain and we will have to see about him." Brentford boss Dean Smith told BBC Sport: "It was the least we deserved. We'd have been very disappointed to go away without getting something. "I was disappointed with their goal. But I suppose that's what £15m gets you and it was a good finish. "Everyone knows I was a Villa fan growing up in Great Barr as a boy and to come here as a manager was a great experience but, if we'd lost, it would have meant nothing. My mates who are all Villa fans asked me if I'd celebrate and I think I gave them the answer." Match ends, Aston Villa 1, Brentford 1. Second Half ends, Aston Villa 1, Brentford 1. Harlee Dean (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Jonathan Kodjia (Aston Villa). Mile Jedinak (Aston Villa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Lasse Vibe (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Mile Jedinak (Aston Villa). Foul by John Egan (Brentford). Jonathan Kodjia (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt missed. Harlee Dean (Brentford) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Romaine Sawyers following a corner. Corner,  Brentford. Conceded by Pierluigi Gollini. Attempt saved. Ryan Woods (Brentford) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lasse Vibe. Attempt blocked. Lasse Vibe (Brentford) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Sullay Kaikai. Goal!  Aston Villa 1, Brentford 1. John Egan (Brentford) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Sullay Kaikai with a cross. Leandro Bacuna (Aston Villa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Sullay Kaikai (Brentford) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Leandro Bacuna (Aston Villa). Substitution, Brentford. Josh McEachran replaces Nico Yennaris. Substitution, Aston Villa. Gary Gardner replaces Rudy Gestede. Attempt saved. Jonathan Kodjia (Aston Villa) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Foul by Romaine Sawyers (Brentford). Ashley Westwood (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Substitution, Brentford. Lasse Vibe replaces Lewis MacLeod. Attempt missed. Jordan Ayew (Aston Villa) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Foul by Romaine Sawyers (Brentford). Tommy Elphick (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt missed. Jonathan Kodjia (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jordan Ayew with a cross. Corner,  Aston Villa. Conceded by Maxime Colin. Ryan Woods (Brentford) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by Ryan Woods (Brentford). Jordan Amavi (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the left wing. Romaine Sawyers (Brentford) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Leandro Bacuna (Aston Villa). Delay over. They are ready to continue. Substitution, Aston Villa. Leandro Bacuna replaces Ritchie de Laet because of an injury. Delay in match Ritchie de Laet (Aston Villa) because of an injury. Harlee Dean (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Rudy Gestede (Aston Villa). Foul by Sullay Kaikai (Brentford). Jordan Ayew (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Question: Aston Villa were held to a draw for the third Championship home game running as John Egan 's @placeholder late equaliser earned Brentford a point .


Media playback is not supported on this device Konta, the first British woman to play in a Grand Slam semi-final for 33 years, lost 7-5 6-2 to Angelique Kerber at the Australian Open. Asked if the 24-year-old could win one of tennis's four Grand Slams, Barker said: "Of course she can. "But Serena Williams is in a different league to everyone else." American Williams has won 21 Grand Slam singles titles - including eight of the past 14 on offer - and will turn 35 in September. By contrast, Konta, who was ranked 147th in January 2015, was making her first Grand Slam semi-final appearance. Despite losing to Kerber, she is set to rise from 47th in the world to inside the top 30 and would be seeded at the French Open and Wimbledon should she maintain that ranking through the summer. Konta made 36 unforced errors to Kerber's 11 in her straight-set defeat but Barker believes her rivals will be better prepared in the future. "Konta has got all the shots - her serve is terrific, the forehand is a weapon and more reliable than it was - but now she has the mental attitude," said BBC Sport presenter Barker. "You saw that when she served for the match, lost her serve, but came back to beat Ekaterina Makarova 8-6 in the third set to make the quarter-finals. "The top players are going to take note of her run. "Their coaches are going to go out and watch her matches, find her weaknesses and where she does not move so well on the court. She has to add more variety to her game to combat that."

Question: Johanna Konta can win Grand Slam titles but may have to wait for Serena Williams to @placeholder , says former French Open champion Sue Barker .


Media playback is not supported on this device The 47-year-old Las Vegan began working with Djokovic via phone calls to Madrid and Rome last month, and took up coaching duties in person last week in Paris. There is no clear idea yet of how long the relationship will last. "That's a question for him, to be honest," was all Djokovic would say on the subject before the tournament. What we do know is that Agassi is scheduled to leave Paris at the end of the first week to carry out prior engagements, and there is no clue yet as to when, or if, he will be back in Team Djokovic. "I will be very surprised if this relationship is going over the US Open," said Fabrice Santoro, a former rival of Agassi now commentating at Roland Garros. "I think it's going to be a very short relation between Andre and Novak," the Frenchman told BBC Radio 5 live. "Andre Agassi knows the game very well, he loves the game, he likes Novak, but it's not his life at the moment. "He has his own life at home with his foundation, with his family, and I'm not sure he's happy to spend much time in the locker room." It was in Paris 12 months ago that Djokovic finally cemented his place among the very best by completing the career Grand Slam, and holding all four major titles at once - something that has eluded Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. But with 12 Grand Slam titles to his name and seemingly set to dominate for the foreseeable future, the Serb's form deserted him. "I think Novak needs to be back as a warrior, like he was a few months ago," said Santoro. "It's not like 10 years ago - when he won the French Open last year he was not giving one free point to the opponent, he was sliding all over Paris to win a point. You could see in his eyes how big his ambition was. He's lost that." "Private issues" contributed to Djokovic's early exit at Wimbledon, he later revealed, while a wrist injury curbed hopes of a quick return to form. But by his own remarkable standards, the fact that he has since lost his grip on three of those Slams and seen the number one ranking go to Andy Murray is little short of a disaster. "Shock therapy" was what he felt necessary, and it came with the surprise announcement late last year that he was parting ways not only with 'super coach' Boris Becker after three years, but his entire team, including long-time coach and confidante Marian Vajda. "All these beautiful memories we shared with each other on and off the court cannot be forgotten just like that," said Djokovic. "We are still very close." Djokovic won six Grand Slam titles over three years with Becker, and all 12 since starting work with Vajda in 2006. The Serb's employment of Becker in 2013 was seen by many as a response to the success Andy Murray had after taking on another legend of the past in Ivan Lendl. But even in his current, second coaching spell, Lendl is likely to spend up to 18 weeks of the year working with Murray, with Jamie Delgado alongside the Scot throughout the season. "I think Andre Agassi's help could be enough if Marian Vajda was still there, but he's not," Santoro said of the fledgling Djokovic arrangement. "So Novak needs someone to replace Vajda first, and then find a super coach like Andre. "I know that if Andy Murray was travelling only a few weeks a year with Ivan Lendl, but without Jamie Delgado, he would be in trouble. This is the situation now with Novak." Murray himself was a huge Agassi fan growing up and once discussed working with the American, but it never came to a formal offer. "He was always really, really nice to me, which is great," said Murray. "I'm sure he'll help Novak as well. I'm not sure exactly what their deal is or the situation is, but having someone with that much experience around can only help." Djokovic is currently just working with his brother, Marko, a former professional but with no coaching credentials, and Pepe Imaz, a former world number 146 who now runs a tennis academy that preaches a philosophy of love, peace and meditation. "I'm not convinced that this person helps Novak Djokovic a lot," said Santoro. "Maybe I'm wrong, maybe I'm right. On court, for sure not." For all the scrutiny that his relationship with Imaz has come under, the lack of a settled fitness trainer and physio is incongruous for a player who wrote a book on the value of physical and mental well-being. "I have certain people and methods that I have been trying out lately," said Djokovic on Monday. "I am working on something, for sure, but still not ready to be shared." So what can Agassi bring that will rejuvenate and enhance the Djokovic game? Djokovic turned 30 a few weeks ago, and Agassi won two of his eight Grand Slam titles in his 30s. He also returned from the depths of 141 in the world in 1997 to regain the number one spot and complete the career Grand Slam in 1999 - a mountainous challenge compared to Djokovic's relatively minor slide. Technical changes are rarely the major issue when elite players call upon greats of the past, and Djokovic is sure to look more for emotional support from Agassi, with neither man averse to a bout of introspection. "On the first day we had two practice sessions, and then we had a very, very long conversation in the evening," the Serb said of their first day together in Paris. Becker, the man who used to provide that support, gave Agassi a very public welcome to the role in the stands of Philippe Chatrier Court during Djokovic's opening match at the French Open. "I think it's an excellent choice," Becker told the BBC. "Andre's personality fits with Novak's. "Ideally you don't want to start a new relationship at a Grand Slam because you have to get to know each other but that was their decision, so I wish them luck. "Ideally you have to spend a lot of time together - even in smaller tournaments to really get to know each other and trust each other - but it is what it is and hopefully successful."

Question: Andre Agassi has @placeholder as many camera lenses as Novak Djokovic in the opening days of this year 's French Open , but the question remains whether this is a fleeting glimpse or the long - term return of one of the game 's greats .


The milestone marked the latest in a streak of share price gains since January, but some are worried about the future strength of the rally. The wider S&P 500 index rose just 0.05% to 2,477.57, while the tech-focused Nasdaq held steady at 6,362.65. The Dow ended at 22,016.24, up 0.24%. The Dow has risen almost 11% since the start of the year. The S&P is up about 10%, while the Nasdaq has climbed about 17%. Analysts first said the stock rally was due to optimism about President Donald Trump's business-friendly policies such as corporate tax reform. Now they say strong corporate earnings are boosting share prices. The markets' rise on Wednesday was attributed to reaction to earnings from technology giant Apple. Shares of the California company closed 4.7% higher after the firm reported strong sales of iPhones, iPads and other services. But the gains weren't felt everywhere. Media giant Walt Disney shares fell 1.75%, while telecommunications company Verizon fell 1.4%

Question: The Dow Jones Industrial Average , a basket of 30 major US stocks , glided past 22,000 @placeholder for the first time ever on Wednesday , lifted by a rise in Apple shares .


A judge also ordered Crawford, 29, to serve two years probation and do 120 hours of community service. He was found guilty of disorderly conduct and damage to property in April in the shop in Omaha, Nebraska, where his car was being resprayed. His sentencing comes five days after he defeated John Molina to retain his WBC and WBO world super-lightweight titles. During Thursday's sentencing, Judge Marcena Hendrix told Crawford: "You've continued to act as if you are above the law, and you are not". He is expected to serve about 50 days under Nebraska's sentencing guidelines. In April, Crawford confronted the owner of the shop which had been painting his 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Crawford, who had paid half of the fee for the work, refused to pay the rest, saying he was dissatisfied with the service. That triggered the confrontation, during which Crawford managed to forcefully remove his car which was placed on a hydraulic lift. Shop owner Michael Nelson said the boxer was able to push a 600lb (272kg) engine left underneath the lift so that the vehicle could be lowered to the floor. The boxer then tied a rope to the car and towed it away, Mr Nelson said.

Question: US world boxing champion Terence " Bud " Crawford has been given a 90 - day jail term after a fracas at a car @placeholder shop .


The male hedgehog, who had inflated to twice its size, was found wandering around in circles by a member of the public in Toll Bar, Doncaster. The unnamed animal was diagnosed with the rare "balloon syndrome", caused by gas collecting under the skin. He was taken to a RSPCA centre in Cheshire where a needle was inserted to vent the trapped air. More news from across Yorkshire Bev Panto, head vet at the RSPCA's Stapeley Grange centre, said it was a very unusual syndrome. "In my career I have seen three or four of these cases and they are very strange every time and quite shocking," she said. "When you first see them they appear to be very big hedgehogs but when you pick them up they feel so light because they are mostly air." She said the condition only occurs in hedgehogs and was due to their ability to curl up, meaning they have a lot of space under the skin. In some circumstances air can get trapped under the skin due to an injury or trauma. "They literally blow up like a balloon," she said. "The first thing to do is to just pop them. To pop a needle in and drain all that air out." Ms Panto said the hedgehog was eating well and staff were hopeful of a full recovery. "It is certainly not out of the woods yet so it's fingers crossed," she added.

Question: A hedgehog who had " blown up like a @placeholder ball " is said to be doing well after a vet " popped " him with a needle .


The appointment was announced by new Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull at a press conference on Tuesday. Dr Finkel has previously outlined a vision for an "electric planet"  and told reporters he wanted Australia to use "no oil, gas or coal". He was previously Chancellor of Australia's Monash University and takes over from Professor Ian Chubb. Speaking at the press conference, Dr Finkel acknowledged that Australia could not get rid of coal "overnight". "My vision is for a country, a society, a world where we don't use any coal, oil, or natural gas because we have zero-emissions electricity in huge abundance," he said. "But you can't get there overnight. What we need to do is optimise the technology so we can cost-effectively introduce alternatives. "The best way to get rid of coal is to introduce alternatives that deliver value at a reasonable price rather than just arbitrarily turning it off." Australia currently has no nuclear power industry and relies heavily on fossil fuels. Dr Finkel's appointment comes amid a call by 61 prominent Australians, including the author Richard Flanagan and Wallabies rugby player David Pocock, for a global ban on new coalmines and coalmine expansions. Previous Prime Minister Tony Abbott was a staunch supporter of coal power, saying "coal is good for humanity" and its use should go "up and up and up in the years and decades to come". Australia has two massive new coal mines on the way. One, the $16bn Carmichael project in Queensland's Galilee Basin, was last week given final approval by Mr Turnbull's government. Mr Turnbull on Tuesday dismissed the idea of a moratorium on coal arguing that it would make no difference to global emissions as importers would simply buy it elsewhere.

Question: Australia has named Dr Alan Finkel , an @placeholder and vocal advocate of nuclear power , as its next chief scientist .


South West Trains said the issue meant trains were unable to stop at Redbridge and Millbrook stations. It affected services between Brockenhurst, Salisbury and Southampton, and Salisbury and Romsey, with shuttle buses brought in to replace trains. The problem has now been resolved and trains are running normally again.

Question: Rail passengers going through part of Southampton faced major delays after @placeholder problems on the line .


Luke Durbin, 19, was last seen in Ipswich on 12 May, 2006 after a night out in the town. Nicki Durbin renewed her appeal for "anyone who has any information" to come forward. Det Insp Kevin Hayward, from Suffolk Police, said the investigation "remains an open and active enquiry." His mother said: "Myself and the police believe that it is someone local who is withholding that information and I beg them just to come forward." The joint Norfolk and Suffolk major investigation team has previously said it believed Luke had been unlawfully killed". Luke was captured on CCTV, walking across Dogs Head Street towards the bus station at 04:00 BST. That is the last known sighting of him. Ms Durbin hopes her "cheeky, very clever... and very loving, talented" son is still alive, but "doesn't think that's realistic". Last September, a Â£20,000 reward for information was issued and in December police issued photographs of a Volvo 440, similar to one seen in Ipswich town centre at the time of his disappearance. There have also been numerous appeals by the police and Luke's family, including a BBC Crimewatch appearance in November 2013. Ms Durbin has joined a choir set up by the charity Missing People, which supports families in her situation. A single is being released on 20 May which the charity hopes will highlight its work in supporting families looking for their relatives.

Question: The mother of a teenager who has been missing for 10 years believes " someone local is withholding information " about his disappearance and @placeholder murder .


In a study,             published in Nature , they prevented brain cells dying in mice with prion disease. It is hoped the same method for preventing brain cell death could apply in other diseases. The findings are at an early stage, but have been heralded as "fascinating". Many neuro-degenerative diseases result in the build-up of proteins which are not put together correctly - known as misfolded proteins. This happens in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Huntington's as well as in prion diseases, such as the human form of mad cow disease. Researchers at the University of Leicester uncovered how the build-up of proteins in mice with prion disease resulted in brain cells dying. They showed that as misfolded protein levels rise in the brain, cells respond by trying to shut down the production of all new proteins. It is the same trick cells use when infected with a virus. Stopping production of proteins stops the virus spreading. However, shutting down the factory for a long period of time ends up killing the brain cells as they do not produce the proteins they actually need to function. The team at the Medical Research Council laboratory in Leicester then tried to manipulate the switch which turned the protein factory off. When they prevented cells from shutting down, they prevented the brain dying. The mice then lived significantly longer. Each neuro-degenerative disease results in a unique set of misfolded proteins being produced, which are then thought to lead to brain cells dying. Prof Giovanna Mallucci told the BBC: "The novelty here is we're just targeting the protein shut-down, we're ignoring the prion protein and that's what makes it potentially relevant across the board." The idea, which has not yet been tested, is that if preventing the shut down protects the brain in prion disease - it might work in all diseases that have misfolded proteins. Prof Mallucci added: "What it gives you is an appealing concept that one pathway and therefore one treatment could have benefits across a range of disorders. "But the idea is in its early stages. We would really need to confirm this concept in other diseases." The study has been broadly welcomed by other scientists although many point out that the research is in its infancy. Professor of Molecular Neurobiology at King's College London, Roger Morris, said it was a "breakthrough in understanding what kills neurons". He added: "There are good reasons for believing this response, identified with prion disease, applies also to Alzheimer's and other neuro-degenerative diseases. "And because it is such a general response, we already have some drugs that inhibit this response." Prof Andy Randall, from the University of Bristol, said: "This is a fascinating piece of work. "It will be interesting to see if similar processes occur in some of the common diseases with such deposits, for example Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. "Furthermore, if this is the case, can modulating this same pathway be a route to new therapeutic approaches in these more prevalent conditions that afflict many millions of sufferers around the world? Ultimately only more research will tell us this." Dr Eric Karran, the director of research at Alzheimer's Research UK, said: "The findings present the appealing concept that one treatment could have benefits for a range of different diseases; however the idea is in its early stages. "The research focuses on the effects of the prion protein and we would need to see the same results confirmed in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's to really strengthen the evidence."

Question: The tantalising prospect of treating a range of brain diseases , such as Alzheimer 's and Parkinson 's , all with the same drug , has been @placeholder by UK researchers .


The former Hearts and Kilmarnock boss, 41, took over at Central Park in March after being sacked by Raith Rovers during the previous month. He could not prevent the Blue Brazil from finishing bottom of League Two. However, Cowden kept their league place after a penalty shoot-out win against Lowland League champions East Kilbride.

Question: Gary Locke has @placeholder to stay on as Cowdenbeath manager after the Fifers retained their senior status via the play - offs .


Loved for children's books such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda, Dahl was born in Llandaff and spent his early schooldays there. Arts organisations have come together for a series of events, including a Cardiff-wide City of the Unexpected, which will mark his legacy. Roald Dahl 100 aims to build on the Dylan Thomas centenary success in 2014. The Welsh government, National Theatre Wales, Wales Millennium Centre and Literature Wales have unveiled details of a programme of events. The launch was at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay, where Dahl was baptised. It includes: Deputy Minister for Culture Ken Skates said: "The Roald Dahl 100 celebrations in 2016 should be quite an adventure - in the words of Willy Wonka, 'Tremendous things are in store for you! Many wonderful surprises await you!'" Dahl's grandson, Luke Kelly said: "It is wonderful to hear today all the exciting plans both in Cardiff and throughout Wales for 2016. My grandfather would have been moved and delighted by the range of activity as am I." He and Dahl's widow Felicity were unveiling an official Roald Dahl 100 logo on a flag, which will fly from the Norwegian Church Arts Centre in 2016. ROALD DAHL'S BOYHOOD IN CARDIFF City of the Unexpected will be bring a mix of theatre, art and performance spectacles across Cardiff. John McGrath, of NTW, which is joining forces to co-produce events with the WMC, said: "Expect to see everyday places utterly transformed - seen through the eyes of Roald Dahl - and get ready to meet some of your favourite characters in the most unexpected ways". Literature Wales will bring a programme across Wales, which it says will be aimed at children and adults alike. Chief executive Lleucu Siencyn said: "Roald Dahl is loved by children and adults all over the world but not many know that he was born in Cardiff and is one of ours. In 2016 we plan to bring Dahl back to Wales." With his stories available in 59 languages and with more than 200 million book sales worldwide, the centenary celebrations will be on a global scale. Highlights include Steven Spielberg's adaption of Roald Dahl's The BFG, to be released in cinemas next July.

Question: Cardiff is @placeholder for a big adventure in 2016 to celebrate the centenary of one of its most famous sons , Roald Dahl .


Activity has been spotted at a launch station on the west coast of the isolated nation. Earlier this week Pyongyang announced it was planning to launch a satellite at some point in February. The announcement was internationally condemned - critics say it is a cover to test banned missile technology. North Korea also conducted its fourth nuclear bomb test on 6 January. UN sanctions against North Korea prohibit it from carrying out any nuclear or ballistic missile tests. North Korea's missile programme How potent are the threats? Isolated country's nuclear tests A world leader in dramatic rhetoric South Korean state news agency Yonhap reported defence ministry officials on Thursday as saying activity had been spotted at a site in Dongchang-ri, where the Sohae launching station is located. Defence Ministry spokesman Moon Sang-gyun also said the South's military was ramping up its air defence readiness so it was ready to intercept any missile or debris falling in its territory. The South has already ordered certain commercial flights to divert their routes. Japan's national broadcaster NHK, citing unnamed officials, also reported similar news about activity at Dongchang-ri, and added that a mobile launcher carrying a ballistic missile had also been seen moving near the east coast. Separately, South Korean President Park Geun-hye said in a statement reported by Yonhap that any long-range missile launch by the North "should never be condoned as it poses a threat to peace on the Korean Peninsula and the world". She said the move was "a desperate measure" by the North to maintain its regime, and showed Pyongyang was not afraid of UN sanctions. The US-based North Korean analysis website 38 North said recent satellite images show recent activity at Sohae suggesting launch preparations. These include heightened activity at a building used to receive rocket stages, and a complex that appears ready to conduct engine tests. North Korean state news agency KCNA reported on Thursday that the ruling Workers' Party of Korea was holding a meeting among central and army committee members where they discussed how to "further strengthen" the party ahead of a rare political meeting scheduled for May. Analysts say the North's recent nuclear and missile activity could be a build-up to the upcoming seventh party congress - the first to be held since 1980 - where leader Kim Jong-un is expected to show off the nuclear programme. North Korea had told the UN agency International Maritime Organization earlier this week that it plans to launch a satellite between 8 and 25 February. The move sparked intense warnings and criticism from South Korea, Japan, Russia and the United States. South Korea has warned a "severe price" will be paid if the North goes ahead. Pyongyang's main ally, China, has called on the North to "exercise restraint, act with discretion and refrain from any actions" that might escalate tensions.

Question: North Korea appears to be preparing to launch a long - range missile , according to South Korea 's defence ministry and Japanese @placeholder .


Mourinho could not afford any mistakes in this third-round tie after Premier League defeats by Manchester City and Watford, with a Europa League loss to Feyenoord sandwiched in between. It was eventually smooth passage, assisted by Northampton keeper Adam Smith, who endured a nightmare evening and played a big part in two of United's goals. The highly rated 23-year-old picked up a back pass in the 17th minute and when Wayne Rooney's resulting free-kick was blocked, the recalled Michael Carrick fired home the loose ball emphatically. Alex Revell gave the Cobblers hope of a shock from the penalty spot just before half-time after Daley Blind fouled Sam Hoskins - but this was not the night for an upset. United regrouped and Ander Herrera's powerful drive put them in front after 68 minutes before Smith's misery was complete seven minutes later when he missed a simple long clearance to allow substitute Marcus Rashford to roll the ball into an empty net. Relive Wednesday's EFL Cup action Jose Mourinho has been reluctant to use the 35-year-old England midfield man since his arrival at Old Trafford. This was his first start since Manchester United's win against Leicester City in the Community Shield at Wembley. On this evidence he surely has a strong case to force his way into Mourinho's plans - not least because he possesses the style and composure to bring the best from United's £89m world record signing Paul Pogba. Pogba has looked restricted in his early performances and the selection of Carrick, so reliable in possession and even chipping in with a goal here, would allow the France midfield man freedom, play to his strengths and give him the opportunity to do damage further forward. Carrick's experience and expert reading of the game adds to Mourinho's options and could finally bring the best from his showpiece summer signing. Surely he will start against Leicester City at Old Trafford on Saturday. As Pogba got the night off and Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Rashford started on the bench with Mourinho making nine changes from United's 3-1 loss to Watford at Vicarage Road, there was no respite for Rooney. United's embattled captain, who has bore the brunt of much of the criticism aimed at the side this season, was in the starting line-up but endured another night of frustration. He worked hard but nothing is coming off for the 30-year-old. He missed one easy chance early on and when he did hit the target after Timothy Fosu-Mensah's header hit the bar, he was adjudged offside. With Carrick and Herrera excelling and with a host of attacking options available to Mourinho, will Rooney's place come under threat against Leicester City at Old Trafford at the weekend? Northampton may not have been able to spring the big shock and increase the woes for Mourinho by knocking Manchester United out of the EFL Cup - but there was still plenty for the club lying 11th in League One to be pleased about. The neat Sixfields stadium was packed with a record crowd of 7,798. With a new stand in the process of being built, the club can be proud of the way it handled the big occasion. Northampton's 31-game unbeaten run ended with defeat by Chesterfield on Saturday and for spells they showed United too much respect. This is, perhaps, understandable, but this was a night when Northampton as a club did itself great credit. If there was a sadness, it was the disappointment suffered by keeper Smith, who has attracted Premier League attention but was badly at fault here. Smith was included in the League Two team of the season as the Cobblers clinched the title in the previous campaign. There will be better days ahead for a talented young goalkeeper. Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho: "It was as difficult as I was expecting but we looked to be in control for the first 35 minutes and then we looked to be in control for the last 45. I think the team was in control from the beginning and the subs were just a contribution. "The game should be easier, we should have been playing against 10 men very early in the second half. Northampton fought and they tried to cause us problems which sometimes they did but it was a positive performance overall. "I don't like to individualise the players, I think it was fine, the midfield were in control." Northampton manager Rob Page: "When you get back in to it at 1-1 you never know. "I'm really proud of the players, we had to be disciplined. They've had a tough week by their standards but we knew we had to be strong. When you give away soft goals you will get punished. "He (goalkeeper Adam Smith) was outstanding last season and he'll bounce back from this. He's a strong character, we've all had moments like that as players." Match ends, Northampton Town 1, Manchester United 3. Second Half ends, Northampton Town 1, Manchester United 3. Attempt missed. Alex Revell (Northampton Town) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Alfie Potter with a cross. Attempt saved. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Manchester United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Wayne Rooney with a cross. Corner,  Northampton Town. Conceded by Wayne Rooney. Alfie Potter (Northampton Town) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Alfie Potter (Northampton Town). Ander Herrera (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by John-Joe O'Toole (Northampton Town). Corner,  Manchester United. Conceded by Gabriel Zakuani. Attempt blocked. Alfie Potter (Northampton Town) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Matthew Taylor. Attempt missed. Sam Hoskins (Northampton Town) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Corner,  Northampton Town. Conceded by Chris Smalling. Attempt saved. Marouane Fellaini (Manchester United) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Zlatan Ibrahimovic with a through ball. Daley Blind (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Marc Richards (Northampton Town). Goal!  Northampton Town 1, Manchester United 3. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ander Herrera following a fast break. Daley Blind (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by Daley Blind (Manchester United). Sam Hoskins (Northampton Town) wins a free kick on the right wing. Substitution, Manchester United. Marouane Fellaini replaces Morgan Schneiderlin. Substitution, Northampton Town. Marc Richards replaces Jak McCourt. Foul by Marcos Rojo (Manchester United). Sam Hoskins (Northampton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Goal!  Northampton Town 1, Manchester United 2. Ander Herrera (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Marcus Rashford. Substitution, Northampton Town. Alfie Potter replaces Kenji Gorré. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match Ashley Young (Manchester United) because of an injury. Morgan Schneiderlin (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by John-Joe O'Toole (Northampton Town). Ander Herrera (Manchester United) hits the right post with a left footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Ashley Young. Foul by Michael Carrick (Manchester United). Jak McCourt (Northampton Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Substitution, Manchester United. Marcus Rashford replaces Timothy Fosu-Mensah. Substitution, Manchester United. Zlatan Ibrahimovic replaces Memphis Depay. Substitution, Northampton Town. John-Joe O'Toole replaces Harry Beautyman. Corner,  Manchester United. Conceded by Sam Hoskins. Corner,  Manchester United. Conceded by Brendon Moloney. Attempt saved. Memphis Depay (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Michael Carrick.

Question: Manchester United ended a run of three successive losses and eased the concerns @placeholder manager Jose Mourinho with a comfortable EFL Cup win at League One Northampton Town .


The actors behind Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler and Ross have all signed up for the special, a tribute to director James Burrows. Burrows helmed numerous episodes of the programme and has just celebrated directing his 1,000th TV programme. But NBC entertainment chairman Robert Greenblatt suggested the six Friends may not appear together. "I'm hoping all six will be in same room at the same time," he told reporters. But he added: "I'm not sure we can logistically can pull it off." Fans of the show have been hoping for more than a decade to see Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer back on screen together, but previous attempts have fallen short. The programme ended in 2004, 10 series and a decade after it premiered on US screens. It made international stars of its little-known cast, winning a slew of awards and a huge audience in the process. As well as Friends, Burrows was behind the camera for several of America's much-loved sitcoms, including Cheers, Frasier, and The Bob Newhart Show. The two-hour show is expected to feature cameos, sketches and appearances connected to the various series the 75-year-old has worked on over the years. The special is scheduled to be broadcast on 21 February on NBC.

Question: The cast of the hit sitcom Friends are to @placeholder for a two - hour special , according to US broadcaster NBC .


Lee James, 24, killed Bijan Ebrahimi and set fire to his body in the Brislington area of Bristol in July. Mr Justice Simon ordered that James must serve a minimum of 18 years in prison. Bristol Crown Court heard Mr Ebrahimi, who was an Iranian national and in his 40s, died from head injuries. Stephen Norley, 25, who had admitted assisting an offender, was given a four-year jail term. He helped James drag Mr Ebrahimi's body from the scene of the attack and obtained white spirit to burn the body. His remains were found 100m from his maisonette in Capgrave Crescent. Mr Ebrahimi was murdered on 14 July, three days after he was arrested by police following complaints that he had been taking pictures of children near his home. Officers examined his camera, videos and computer but found nothing suspicious and he was released without charge. The night before the killing Mr Ebrahimi recorded video of James holding a beer can and shouting at him after realising he was being filmed. Jurors were shown the video. In sentencing the pair, who both lived near the victim, the judge described the murder as "deeply shocking". He said it was "a vigilante crime" and "an act of murderous injustice", adding that claims that Mr Ebrahimi was a paedophile were baseless. Speaking after the sentencing, Mr Ebrahimi's sister, Manisha Moores, said: "The next question to be answered is whether Bijan's death could have been avoided if he received the proper protection he deserved from the authorities. "Lessons must be learned before other vulnerable lives are lost." Prosecutor Andrew Langdon QC said neighbours witnessed the doorstep confrontation between James and Mr Ebrahimi. He said: "Lee James was shouting at Mr Ebrahimi, telling him in abusive terms to stop taking pictures, to give him the camera, to delete the photographs. "Mr James himself told one of the witnesses that Mr Ebrahimi had taken pictures of him with a can of beer in his hand. "Mr Powell remembers Mr James saying 'I am going to burn his house down'. "At one point Mr James entered Mr Ebrahimi's home uninvited and remonstrated with him and threatened him." The court heard that during the fatal attack James repeatedly stamped on Mr Ebrahimi's head, shouting "have some of that". Mr Langdon said that after murdering Mr Ebrahimi and burning his body, James told his girlfriend: "We sorted him out. We took care of things." James, also of Capgrave Crescent, told police he had kicked Mr Ebrahimi "like a football... I had so much anger in me". The court heard Mr Ebrahimi, who moved to the UK in 2001, made several calls to police in the 48 hours before his murder, but "those calls were not responded to". Avon and Somerset Chief Constable Nick Gargan issued an apology after the tragedy, saying: "Mr Ebrahimi was someone who deserved the protection of all of us and we are very sorry about what happened to him." The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has interviewed six police officers and six civilian staff as part of their investigation into police contact prior to Mr Ebrahimi's death. Three constables have been questioned over potential misconduct in public office. An inspector, sergeant, constable, control room supervisor, dispatcher and four call handlers have been interviewed for gross misconduct. The inspector is no longer subject to the investigation. Mr Gargan said: "On the day of Mr Ebrahimi's murder, we knew enough about the police response to convince us that we should make an immediate referral to the IPCC. "We still await their report and therefore it is not appropriate for me to say more about that police response. It's important that we don't affect that external scrutiny by expressing a public opinion. "It could also be the case that criminal proceedings follow and if so a jury needs to reach its verdict based on evidence in the courtroom, not our opinion today. "Nevertheless... it is clear that there was a collective failure on the part of statutory agencies and others to protect Mr Ebrahimi. "We need to have some frank and candid local discussions with our partners and our communities about what we collectively can do to stop this happening again. "Senior people in our own organisation have already put in place urgent actions to improve the way we respond to the vulnerable, handle reports of anti-social behaviour and identify repeat callers and victims and we will continue to talk to partners to improve the way we work together to protect the public." Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens said: "The tragic murder of Mr Ebrahimi has shocked and saddened me and I have critical questions for the police and other agencies about the events leading up to Mr Ebrahimi's death. "While I am not going to draw any conclusions before the IPCC investigation and any other reviews are complete I am determined to look publicly at what could or should have been done differently." The IPCC report and a report by the Safer Bristol Partnership are expected to be completed and made public early next year.

Question: A man has been jailed for life after admitting he murdered his disabled neighbour who had been wrongly @placeholder a paedophile .


It appears likely the decommissioned craft came down between 03:23 and 05:09 GMT - with a best estimate of 04:16. If correct, this means any debris that survived to the surface probably went into water and not on land. The Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) is the largest American space agency satellite to return uncontrolled into the atmosphere in about 30 years. The fall to Earth was monitored by the Joint Space Operations Center (JSPOC) at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. Its best estimate for the timing of the re-entry would have seen UARS come in at a point well out into the North Pacific. However, if UARS re-entered many minutes after 04:16, it is possible debris could have reached the American landmass. There were some unconfirmed reports of glowing wreckage moving across the sky in western Canada, but Nasa said it had yet to receive credible evidence that this was so, less still that any debris items had been found. "I've got no reports that I've seen that talk about people who think they might have recovered debris," Nick Johnson, Nasa's chief scientist for orbital debris at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, told reporters during a media teleconference. "Obviously, we're going to continue to keep our eyes and ears open, and if we receive any reports like that we'll try to go verify." Most of the 20-year-old satellite should simply have burnt up on re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere, but modelling work indicated perhaps 500kg could have survived to the surface. Calculations estimated this material would have been scattered over an 800km path. Nonetheless, with more than 70% of the Earth's surface covered by water, many experts had offered the view in recent weeks that an ocean grave was going to be the most probable outcome for UARS. "Because we don't know where the re-entry point actually was, we don't know where the debris field might be. If  the re-entry point was at the time that JSPOC has its best guess of 04:16 GMT then all that debris wound up in the Pacific Ocean," Nick Johnson reiterated. UARS was deployed in 1991 from the space shuttle Discovery on a mission to study the Earth's upper atmosphere. It contributed important new understanding on subjects such as the chemistry of the protective ozone layer and the cooling effect volcanoes can exert on the global climate. In the past few days, Nasa had warned members of the public not to touch any pieces of the spacecraft that might survive the fall to land, urging them to contact local law enforcement authorities instead. "I've seen some things that have re-entered and they tend to have sharp edges, so there's a little concern that they might hurt themselves if they try to pick them up," said Mark Matney, an orbital debris scientist from Nasa's Johnson Space Center. Under the terms of the Outer Space Treaty of 1967, the US government retains ownership of the debris and could, if it so wished, seek to take possession of any items found on the ground. With those ownership rights also comes absolute liability if a piece of UARS is found to have damage property or injured someone. "There is something called international responsibility; they're internationally liable," explained Joanne Wheeler of law firm CMS Cameron McKenna, and an expert representative for the UK on the UN Subcommittee for the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space. "The Americans have to retain jurisdiction and control, and that pretty much can be interpreted as ownership. So they own it up there, they own it if it comes down to Earth and they're liable if it crashes into something." Tracking stations will typically witness the uncontrolled return of at least one piece of space debris every day; and on average, one intact defunct spacecraft or old rocket body will come back into the atmosphere every week. Something the size of UARS is seen perhaps once a year. Much larger objects such as space station cargo ships return from orbit several times a year, but they are equipped with thrusters capable of guiding their dive into a remote part of the Southern Ocean. Jonathan.Amos-INTERNET@bbc.co.uk

Question: Nasa says its six - tonne UARS satellite @placeholder to Earth over the Pacific Ocean , off the US west coast .


Jan Tipper and Barb Burden were married at the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) on Sunday. Gay marriage became legal in England and Wales last month but the move was not supported by the Church of England. Reverend Dwayne Morgan, who officiated, said the church had "taken pride in celebrating diversity". While many same-sex couples have married since the law changed on 29 March, he said this was the first ceremony to be conducted in a religious building. The couple said it was "very significant" to them to be married in the church they had attended for 15 years. Ms Burden said: "Even though we've been together for almost 19 years, it didn't feel right for us to have just a blessing or even a civil partnership. "We've hoped for years for the opportunity to legally marry and, once it became possible, we knew it was time for us to tie the knot and to do it before God in our church with our friends and family." MCC was established in Bournemouth in 1979 and is associated with the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches, which has churches in over 40 countries. Mr Morgan said the government had "finally caught up with us" as the church had been blessing gay couples for more than three decades. He said: "Through years of homophobia and oppressive laws against gay people, MCC has taken pride in celebrating diversity and striving to include everyone. We do our best to get the word out that while many of Jesus's followers discriminate, Jesus himself does not."

Question: A same - sex couple have been married in Bournemouth , in what is believed to be the UK 's first gay wedding ceremony @placeholder in a church .


Media playback is not supported on this device It was the first time the team had competed at the London 2012 handball venue since the Games and the squad's first home fixture since April 2013. The men's and women's programmes were shut down after a post-Olympic UK Sport funding axe. However, it is hoped both squads could be re-formed in the near future. The GB vs Ireland fixture was part of a two-day international handball event run by London GD Handball club who are based at the Copper Box Arena. Steven Larsson and Mark Hawkins showed their Olympic pedigree with 11 and eight strikes respectively, while there were also strong contributions from Rafik Tahraoui and Ben Tyler. "Scoring goals is always great, but it's a team game," said Larsson, who was one of four Team GB Olympians competing in the fixture. "At the start we were a bit nervous as we haven't trained together at all, but we have to be happy with the way we played." Media playback is not supported on this device Both British teams lost all their matches at the London Olympics and because they were unlikely to represent realistic medal prospects for Rio 2016 or Tokyo 2020, UK Sport's 'no compromise' approach to funding saw their support withdrawn. With the help of England Handball the GB men recently took part in a highly successful campaign at the Emerging Nations competition in Kosovo, which were their first fixtures since June 2013. Scotland Handball assisted with a Denmark-based training camp for the women's team earlier this year and it is hoped funding can soon be found to re-start both programmes and arrange regular fixtures.

Question: The British men 's handball team made an impressive return to the Copper Box with an emphatic 43 - 16 @placeholder international victory over Ireland .


Last week he faced the embarrassment of being heckled in parliament during a chaotic session when he had to wait about an hour before he could make his state of the union address - an occasion that has all the pomp and ceremony as that of the US Congress. That came hot on the heels of the biggest political U-turn in democratic South Africa's political history when he agreed to pay back to the state some of the millions spent on upgrading his private home, Nkandla. Yet it was a tactic that failed to pay dividends as the opposition went ahead with their case at the Constitutional Court in the hope that its ruling may open the way for impeachment proceedings against him. And then there have been the other upsets in recent months. The finance ministers fiasco when he had three within two days, sending the markets into freefall and sparking the Zuma Must Fall demonstrations, which were rooted in the student protests that rocked the country last year. And he was roundly mocked and forced to issue an apology for declaring at a business meeting that Africa was the biggest continent - forgetting the huge land mass that is Asia. But Mr Zuma has always been able to laugh off the many controversies he has faced, including - before his election in 2009 - fighting off allegations of rape and corruption in relation to an arms deal. And he has always relied on the backing of the governing African National Congress (ANC) to survive his scrapes. So despite his recent political battering, Mr Zuma - an avid chess player - is unlikely to throw in the towel himself. But the ruling of the Constitutional Court, which could take several months, and the outcome of upcoming local elections may ultimately decide his fate. The president can only be removed by the ANC. The party has a parliamentary majority and so his own MPs would have to vote for him to be fired. The other scenario is that the party's national executive could demand he go - as they did to Thabo Mbeki in 2008. There is no provision in the constitution for a president to be removed from power by recall but Mr Mbeki was forced to resign. For the moment that is unlikely as senior leaders in the former liberation movement are currently at loggerheads with trade unions. "Zuma will continue to take advantage of these divisions. There's no one strong lobby group about who will succeed him," Judith February, political analyst at the Institute for Security Studies, told me. But she said there is a chink in the 73-year-old president's armour. "He is not weakened enough, unless the local government elections go hugely against the ANC, then they might want to revisit the idea of recalling him," Ms February said. So the climb down over Nkandla may have robbed him of his moral authority - but it is not checkmate, yet.

Question: South Africa 's President Jacob Zuma is experiencing the dark @placeholder of the political soul .


Park's said the acquisition would add a further 12 dealerships to the group and take the number of franchise partners to 23. Macrae and Dick runs dealerships in Stirling, Perth, Inverness, Elgin and Aberdeen. Hamilton-based Park's already operates in Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, Glasgow, West Lothian and Fife. Park's director Ross Park said: "We are moving in to new territory and we cannot wait to get started. "The acquisition was assisted by the support of the Bank of Scotland, in terms of funding, and that of our current partners, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover and Honda who were all supportive of increasing our representation of their brands. "We are also delighted to forge new relationships with fantastic brands such as Ford, Toyota and Mazda." Macrae and Dick chairman Francis Hamilton said: "When we decided we were to sell the business we sought out a motor group in Scotland which was similar to our own and one which likewise expresses commercial competence, courtesy to its customers and concern for its staff."

Question: Park 's Motor Group has @placeholder by buying Scottish car dealers Macrae and Dick for an undisclosed sum .


Media playback is not supported on this device The QPR striker, 23, charged his way through and turned to shoot low past keeper Jan Oblak in the 42nd minute. Northern Ireland have now gone 10 games unbeaten for the first time. Slovenia had a chance to equalise in the second half but veteran keeper Roy Carroll superbly saved Milivoje Novakovic's penalty. The 66th-minute spot-kick was awarded when West Brom defender Jonny Evans pulled back Miral Samardzic as a corner came into the area. Notts County keeper Carroll made another fine stop in the 89th minute to keep out a low shot by Valter Birsa. Washington, the former postman who was playing non-league football just over four years ago, earned his second cap after making his debut in Thursday's 1-1 draw in Wales. Boss Michael O'Neill has said the bulk of his squad will be made up by the players who got Northern Ireland to their first major finals for 30 years, so there are only a few places up for grabs by those on the periphery. But Washington has certainly put his hand up for inclusion. Those fans wondering why the match-shy Kyle Lafferty, their top scorer in qualifying, did not start forgot all about that when the hard-working Washington bulldozed his way through to finish well for the only goal of the night. Northern Ireland going 10 matches unbeaten is a nice record for O'Neill to reflect on but, from his perspective, the result mattered more because it keeps momentum going as the Euro 2016 finals edge closer. In their first tournament appearance in 30 years, Northern Ireland will face world champions Germany, Poland and Ukraine in the group stage. Thursday's draw in Cardiff and this slender victory maintain the feel-good factor ahead of the finals. It all breeds confidence and, if they can come through their final two warm-up games without losing, Northern Ireland can head to France in fine spirits. For spells, the match may have had the definite feel of a friendly, but it was a good workout for Northern Ireland. Striker Lafferty, now with Birmingham City on loan, came on in the second half to get some more game time. Peterborough United defender Michael Smith made his international debut at the age of 27 and did not look out of place with a composed performance. Competition for places is keen - there are going to be some disappointed men when O'Neill decides on his squad of 23. Northern Ireland have two friendlies left before the serious business of facing Poland in their opening Euro 2016 match on 12 June. O'Neill's men are back at Windsor Park to play Belarus on Friday, 27 May. They then travel to play Slovakia in Trnava's New City Stadium on Saturday, 4 June before heading for their tournament base near Lyon. Boss O'Neill has chosen to play Slovakia, believing they play in a similar style to the Poles and second Group C opponents Ukraine.

Question: Conor Washington marked his @placeholder debut by earning Euro 2016 - bound Northern Ireland victory over Slovenia in Monday 's friendly at Windsor Park .


Since Capt Elliot founded modern Hong Kong, the city has evolved from a pirate-infested backwater to one of the world's leading financial capitals, changing hands from Britain to China in the process. But throughout that tumultuous time, one fact has remained relatively constant - a linked exchange rate regime of some kind. Over the past 30 years, Hong Kong's currency has been pegged to the US dollar at a rate close to 7.8 - making $10 equal to HK$78. The US dollar peg, which effectively ties Hong Kong to America's monetary policy, has helped the semi-autonomous territory navigate successfully through the Asian financial crisis, the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) and the collapse of investment bank Lehman Brothers in 2008. That is why this city's financial sector was taken utterly by surprise when Prof Joseph Yam, the former head of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), recently published a working paper suggesting a review of the dollar peg. "There is a need to address the questions as to whether the monetary system of Hong Kong, as currently structured, can continue to serve the public interest of Hong Kong in the best possible manner," wrote Prof Yam, of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Prof Yam's comments came as a surprise because he was one of the architects of the US dollar peg and has been a stalwart defender of the policy. In his new paper , he outlined several options, including increasing the level at which the Hong Kong dollar would be allowed to trade against the greenback, pegging the currency against the Chinese yuan or perhaps allowing it to trade against a number of other currencies. When asked why he was making such a dramatic public reversal of opinion, Prof Yam told Hong Kong media it was because times had changed. The US dollar peg had contributed to inflation and asset bubbles in Hong Kong because of the policy of quantitative easing the US Federal Reserve adopted following the global financial crisis, he said. "Clearly, both have unsettling and possibly debilitating consequences for society," Prof Yam wrote. Hong Kong's economy has grown rapidly during the past 30 years. Its financial centre is the envy of the world. In the past three years, more money was raised at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange than at any other bourse. But it remains a small, trade-dependent economy vulnerable to changes in capital flows, which is why many economists have played down Prof Yam's controversial comments. Erik Lueth, a Hong Kong-based economist at the Royal Bank of Scotland, believes the peg will stay for the foreseeable future. "To say it upfront, I also don't believe that the peg will be abandoned over the next seven to 10 years and [Prof] Yam's intervention should be read as the views of a man that misses the spotlight," he wrote in a note to clients. Hong Kong's top officials - including the incoming chief executive, the financial secretary and Prof Yam's successor at the HKMA - have all publicly announced their support for the US dollar peg in response to the academic paper. But Mr Lueth and Frances Cheung, a strategist with investment bank CLSA, also believe that, while the dollar peg is currently the best choice, Hong Kong could one day link its currency to the Chinese yuan instead. "I will be surprised if the HKMA is not prepared for a change some day," Ms Cheung wrote in a note to clients. Of course, this would only be an option if the Chinese yuan were fully convertible, which economists estimate could happen as early as 2015. From a historical point of view, this option is plausible. Small, open economies such as Hong Kong, Singapore and Panama all have fixed or hybrid exchange rate systems to reduce volatility. In the early days as a British colony, Hong Kong's currency was linked to silver. Then, it was pegged to the British pound and, later, to the US dollar. For about 10 years in the 1970s, the Hong Kong dollar was allowed to float freely. But, in September 1983, investors panicked during negotiations between Britain and China over Hong Kong's future, triggering capital outflows and a sharp depreciation in the value of the Hong Kong dollar. The depreciation was so sudden and severe that officials decided to impose the strongest form of fixed exchange rate systems, the currency board. In the subsequent three decades, China's economy has grown from strength to strength, overtaking Japan as the world's second biggest income generator in 2010. At the same time, growth in the US economy has slowed and its currency seems to be showing signs of a long-term downward trend. With more than half of Hong Kong's exports going to the mainland, and with financial engagement between the two sides deepening, Hong Kong's currency system is likely to become ever more linked to China's.

Question: When Capt Charles Elliot clambered ashore at a rocky outcrop in western Hong Kong in 1841 , he claimed the @placeholder for the British Empire and established a free port that still serves as a centre for global trade .


But the Dahl effect runs deeper, inspiring the imaginations of children and adults, and prompting an array of films, stage shows, merchandise and chocolate bars. Mention Dahl and his characters dominate the discussion. Willy Wonka, the BFG, Matilda. But what of the man who concocted the literary worlds that provided so much pleasure to generations of children and their parents? As the world marks the centenary of his birth in 2016, there will be a considerable effort to promote Wales' role in nurturing Roald Dahl. While he was born in Cardiff, his Norwegian heritage and an adult life spent mostly in England meant Wales had not always made the most of its fundamental claim. "I think he is probably quite under-leveraged in Cardiff as a cultural icon. It's a chance to re-claim him as one of our own", said Graeme Farrow, the artistic director of Wales Millennium Centre, who has pushed for a big Welsh birthday celebration to mark Dahl's centenary. "Roald Dahl is a son of Cardiff, and he's particularly associated with the Bay. His father worked in the Coal Exchange, the area outside our building is named Roald Dahl Plas and the Norwegian church is around the corner. "So I just thought, how could we not celebrate the centenary of one of Cardiff's most famous sons?" ROALD DAHL'S CARDIFF CONNECTION Like the Dylan Thomas centenary in 2014, the events marking 100 years since Roald Dahl's birth will span the arts, schools and tourist trails in Wales. But Dahl's birthday in September is when Cardiff plans to host the biggest celebration of his life and work, with an unprecedented performance on the city's streets and in its best-known buildings. City of the Unexpected is being staged by Wales Millennium Centre and National Theatre Wales and directed by Nigel Jamieson, an Australian theatre director with an international profile. His previous commissions include the Sydney Olympics opening ceremony and the celebrations that started Liverpool's year as European City of Culture. He is promising "three amazing days" when Cardiff becomes the centre of Roald Dahl's centenary celebrations. A cast of thousands of actors, singers, dancers and ordinary members of the public will be involved in an event inspired by Dahl's incredible imagination. "There'll be lots of Dahl characters, but the rhythm of the city and the laws of physics will also give way to the laws of Dahl's imagination. It will become a city of the unexpected, and reality will be full of surprises", Mr Jamieson said. The director does not want to reveal too much about what he has planned, but the characters and creations from Roald Dahl's books will play a central part. He is hoping to recruit "enthusiasts" from other walks of life to be part of the show, with "a huge range of people's skills and fascinations" on display. Classic car clubs, sports teams, and animal handlers are thought to be among his wish-list of participants. The planning is advanced, and Jamieson's experience of working with large groups of performers means he is fairly relaxed about bringing thousands of people together in Cardiff. "People are wonderful to work with, the bigger the event and the occasion the more they rise up to the challenges of it", he said. City of the Unexpected will happen over the weekend of 17-18 September. Wales Millennium Centre will host an exhibition, The Wondercrump World of Roald Dahl, in the second half of 2016 which will feature artefacts from Dahl's personal life. It is also working with the Aloud charity to stage Land of Song, which will see school children across Wales learn songs inspired by Roald Dahl ahead of a series of performances in Cardiff Bay in June 2016. Literature Wales, which promotes reading, is distributing money to organisations hoping to stage their own events. Its chief executive, Lleucu Siencyn, said she was looking for events that focus on the "makers of mischief, masters of invention and champions of good". "The challenge is to bring Dahl back to Wales. He's one of ours but not many people realise that. So let's make sure we bring Dahl back to Wales and we make it a year to remember," she said. Roald Dahl clung to his Cardiff connections long after leaving Wales. In 2016 the land of his birth hopes to repay his loyalty with an extraordinary year of celebrations.

Question: Roald Dahl was a storyteller unlike any other . His book sales - more than 200 million to date - give his success a tangible @placeholder .


A third of Ireland's 98 bee species are threatened with extinction because places where they nest and feed have been greatly reduced. The use of fertiliser has also hit wildflower growth. The problem is so serious that authorities have drawn up a strategy to save bees. That involves ideas on how to make farms, roadsides, public parks and private gardens more bee-friendly. Among the ideas are leaving roadside verges and field boundaries uncut to encourage wildflowers and create "pollinator highways". Sixty-eight organisations across Ireland have signed up to the strategy. The Department of the Environment and the Department of Agriculture in Northern Ireland helped produce the plan. Environment Minister Mark H Durkan said the statistics on the risk to bee populations were "startling". "In coming together to protect pollinators, we will also protect the livelihoods of farmers and growers who rely on their free pollinator service, as well as improving the general health of our environment," he said. As well as the honeybee, Ireland has 97 wild bee species. Twenty of them are species of bumblebee that make their nests on the ground, often in long grass, bracken or at the base of a hedgerow. Experts say importing more honeybees will not solve the problem because there needs to be a mix of wild and honeybees to maintain diversity and effective pollination. It is estimated that in spring a queen bumblebee will need to visit up to 6,000 flowers a day to get enough energy to hatch her eggs. Ireland has three rare bumblebees, all threatened with extinction. They are the great yellow bumblebee, the shrill carder bee and the red shanked carder bee.

Question: Fears about the @placeholder of bees , which are worth £ 7m to Northern Ireland 's apple growers , have prompted a cross -border plan to address their decline .


On a bad day, the security checks could add a good hour to a round trip between Belfast and Dublin. Some in the Remain camp argued that a vote to exit the European Union would see a return of permanent border checkpoints. Those in the Leave camp, including Secretary of State Theresa Villiers, insisted that was nonsense. EU Referendum results So what now? The honest answer is that nobody quite knows. Those who dismiss claims that a "hard border" could return point to what is called the Common Travel Area between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, which allows the free movement of people and goods. There have been such agreements, which pre-dated the European Union (EU), that allowed easier cross-border movement. However, it is unclear how those arrangements will be affected by the UK's withdrawal from the EU. When the United Kingdom formally exits the EU, it is possible the EU will insist on some form of checks on the movement of people for security reasons, and goods, for the purposes of gathering any taxes due on products entering its territory from a non-member state. However, there would be enormous pressure on the Irish government to resist any EU demands for permanent border checkpoints for domestic political reasons. When he began talking to Sinn FÃ©in in the hope of influencing republicans to end their campaign of violence, former SDLP leader John Hume argued that the border was irrelevant and did not exist in practical terms. The sight of armed guards at permanent border checkpoints would make that border highly visible and hugely controversial. Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Enda Kenny said on Friday that the Irish government will seek to maintain the Common Travel Area. That clearly suggests he does not envisage a "hard border". It is unclear at this stage what impact Brexit might have on policing arrangements in Northern Ireland. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) can currently share intelligence with other European police forces and access central data bases through Europol, and can participate in joint investigation teams. It can also use European Arrest Warrants to ask other police forces to arrest suspects on its behalf. Likewise, other European police forces regularly ask the PSNI to act on their behalf. The future of all of those arrangements and structures is now unclear. It is possible they may all have to re-negotiated by the British government with each individual member state in the EU. The PSNI hopes that will not be necessary and that the EU will recognise the mutual benefits of keeping existing arrangements in place. But nothing is clear, and the fog of uncertainty is unlikely to be lifted anytime soon. Get the results in full.

Question: Those who experienced the " hard border " that existed between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland during the Troubles will shudder at the memory of long queues of traffic as ID was checked and vehicles @placeholder .


The Gran Fondo was in the city for the first time, giving riders the option of taking on a 100 mile (160km) course or a shorter 37 mile (60km) route. Plymouth based cyclist Jonathan Tiernan-Locke, who is serving a two-year doping ban, was among the riders. The Sky Ride offered families the chance to cycle a 5 mile (8km) tour of the city.

Question: Thousands of bikers in Devon took to the streets as two big cycling @placeholder came to Plymouth .


Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said that Senior Deputy Ben Fields "did not follow proper procedure". He was a school resource officer at the school in South Carolina. He "should not have thrown a student - he could have done a lot of things he was trained to do, he was not trained to throw a student", Sheriff Lott said. The incident occurred at the Spring Valley High School in Columbia, witnesses said, when the unnamed African-American student refused to put away her mobile phone and then refused to leave the classroom. The officer was then summoned and asked her to leave again. She refused, and he told her she was under arrest. Video then shows the officer violently knocking the student down and pulling her across the floor. The incident was filmed by a fellow student and was published on the internet, prompting the hashtag #AssaultAtSpringValleyHigh to circulate on Twitter and an outcry from various civil rights and parents' groups. Mr Lott said he had received expressions of support for the officer, who had been at the school seven years, from some parents and school officials. Officer Fields had received a "Culture of Excellence" award last year by an elementary school where he was also assigned. But Sheriff Lott said the officer had "lost control" and had not dealt with this incident correctly. "That is not a proper technique and should not be used in law enforcement. And based on that, that is a violation of our policy and approximately 20 minutes ago Officer Ben Fields was terminated from the Richland County Sheriff's Department." He said complaints had been made about Officer Fields during his time at the school - some had been upheld and some had not. Legal action has been taken three times against the officer, according to Associated Press news agency: The deputy has not been criminally charged but the Federal Bureau of Investigation and justice department have opened a civil rights investigation into the arrest. Fellow students at the school have tweeted claims that they have seen him behaving in a similar manner in the past, but this was the first time such an incident was caught on camera. Sheriff Lott has said the girl was unhurt in the incident aside from a carpet burn. However, the girl's attorney, Todd Rutherford, told ABC's Good Morning America' that she "has a cast on her arm, she has neck and back injuries" as well as a plaster on her forehead because of the carpet burn. Sheriff Lott said he would "not describe the officer as remorseful, but he was sorry that the whole thing occurred". Source: Richland County Sheriff's Department

Question: A US police officer has been @placeholder after video showing him throwing a female student across a classroom was shared widely on the internet .


Media playback is not supported on this device Sunday's 1-1 draw against Ross County, which took the Hoops nine points clear with four games left, saw anti-board protests and boos at the final whistle. "They can say and do as they please because we have not been producing the right results as we should be. "We know that and we have let ourselves down," Brown said. Manager Ronny Deila's announcement that he will leave at the end of the season because of a lack of improvement in performances has cast a shadow over the remainder of the club's season. But Celtic could effectively wrap up their fifth Premiership title in a row with victory against Hearts at Tynecastle on Saturday, given their vastly superior goal difference to second-placed Aberdeen, who they face the following weekend. "We need to bounce back from this now," said Brown, in Dublin to promote Celtic's pre-season International Champions Cup match against Barcelona on 30 July. "We need to start getting ourselves together. We need to go back to winning ways. We've got next season to look forward to. "We are going for five in a row now and we want to continue it, we want to get six and seven. "We believe we've got the players in that dressing room that can do that and we've just got to put a lot of faith and trust in ourselves and express a lot more than we have been doing in recent weeks. "As everyone knows there's going to be a new manager but we're concentrating on the last three or four games of the season. "For now Ronny is still our manager and now we need to try and win the league for him as soon as possible and give him something back." Deila resigned days after the Hoops were beaten by Old Firm rivals Rangers on penalties in the Scottish Cup semi-finals. Fans were also frustrated at the club's lack of Champions League progress under the Norwegian. Former West Brom boss Steve Clarke has become the latest to declare his interest in the vacancy, although David Moyes remains the bookmakers' favourite. Media playback is not supported on this device

Question: Celtic captain Scott Brown says unhappy fans have every right to vent their @placeholder after a season in which the team have " let themselves down " .


Staff and volunteers at Felbrigg Hall, a stately home in Norfolk, were asked to wear badges and lanyards in support of an LGBTQ campaign. But 30 of the 350 volunteers were offered duties away from the public after choosing not to wear them. In a statement, the trust said it would now be an "optional" decision. A spokesman also confirmed all volunteers could resume their public-facing roles and it was "business as usual". The row was sparked following the National Trust's Prejudice and Pride campaign to mark the 50th anniversary of homosexuality being decriminalised. As part of the campaign the conservation charity is holding an exhibition at the estate, including a film, which reveals Felbrigg's last lord, Robert Wyndham Ketton-Cremer, was gay, which was known by close friends. However, in an article in the Telegraph last week, the lord's godchildren criticised the move, saying it was unfair of the organisation to "out" someone who chose to keep his sexuality secret. Several volunteers on the estate were reported to have agreed with them. The National Trust had initially said it was committed to promoting equality and inclusion and in a letter to Saturday's Telegraph its director general Dame Helen Ghosh said anyone who did not agree with the campaign was "free to step back from the volunteer role or take a different role for the duration". However, the organisation later released a statement saying it was now "making it clear to volunteers that the wearing of the badge is optional and a personal decision". The statement added: "We are aware some volunteers had conflicting, personal opinions about wearing the rainbow lanyards and badges. "That was never our intention." Dame Helen said the National Trust was marking the anniversary of the law change at "a dozen or so of our properties of the people who lived there and whose personal lives were outside the social norms of their time". She said the film and exhibition about Lord Ketton-Cremer were "sensitive, respectful and celebratory".

Question: The National Trust has @placeholder a decision to make some volunteers work away from the public after they refused to wear sexual equality symbols .


Trade union Unite and lobby group Manufacturing NI are behind the campaign, which they say follows 6,000 job losses in the past two years. It comes months after the DUP and Sinn FÃ©in voted in the assembly to reject an Opposition call for a strategy. About 85,000 are employed in manufacturing in Northern Ireland. But the organisations say "an opportunity exists to do more" and argue Brexit has "huge ramifications" for companies regarding market access. Stephen Kelly of Manufacturing NI said: "We need a strategy to ensure high-value added manufacturing stays on the agenda and that there is real action to lower energy and transport costs." The regional secretary of Unite, Jimmy Kelly, added: "We need a different approach to procurement to ensure it works for local suppliers and efforts to grow supply-chain networks." In June, the Economy Minister Simon Hamilton said he was unconvinced there was a need for a "stand-alone" strategy. He said the executive already had a wider economic plan and stated manufacturing is not in the doldrums, despite cuts by the likes of Bombardier, Caterpillar and JTI. In a new statement, Mr Hamilton said: "The executive is in the process of developing a new economic strategy which will be launched for consultation shortly. "It has ambitious policies, initiatives and targets on innovation, growth, exports and skills that all assist manufacturing."

Question: An online @placeholder is being launched as part of a new bid to get the Northern Ireland Executive to adopt a manufacturing strategy .


Blackwell is the defending champion after beating John Ryder in May. "Sparring with someone better than you makes you feel good," he told BBC Wiltshire. "I always make sure my training is going to be harder than the fight, and that's what I've done." On facing Arnfield, Blackwell added: "He's a tall, orthodox fighter. He's going to be awkward." Trainer Gary Lockett said: "The win over John Ryder was a surprise to many but not to myself. "I'm looking for Nick to improve again this weekend. There's no doubt in my mind that he'll have far too much in his locker for Jack Arnfield."

Question: Wiltshire boxer Nick Blackwell , 25 , says sparring with world champion James DeGale has @placeholder his training for Saturday 's British middleweight title fight with Lancashire 's Jack Arnfield .


The tickets for about 10 Indians and 20 Bangladeshis are being paid for by their families and embassies are helping with new travel documents. Some of the group told local media that they were promised jobs in other African countries, with Uganda only intended as a stopover. The authorities are tracing a further 70 people caught up in similar scams. Police have already arrested the wife of the main trafficking suspect for involvement in one of the the alleged scams. They are looking for three further suspects, who have gone missing. Members of the Indian group told local media that they each paid between $2,000 and $2,500 (Â£1,300 and Â£1,600) as part of their deal with the alleged trafficker. Uganda's capital, Kampala, was only supposed to be a stopover before they headed to take up jobs that had been promised in other African countries like South Africa, Sudan and even South Sudan, which is currently in the midst of a civil war. When the alleged trafficker and his associates disappeared more than two months ago, the group were left stranded without passports or travel documents and without enough money to foot the mounting hotel bills they had racked up. The BBC's Patience Atuhaire in Kampala says the group of Bangladeshis were discovered in July, although it is not clear how long they have been in Uganda. The suspects will face charges of "people trafficking, obtaining money on false pretences and forgery," Moses Binoga, the police commissioner in charge of the country's Anti-Human Trafficking unit, told the private television station NTV.

Question: At least 30 South Asians stranded in Uganda by suspected traffickers are @placeholder to return home , police say .


On Saturday evening, Andrew Griffiths, 32, of Kentish Town, London was hit by a car on the M1 motorway near junction 20, after getting out of a taxi parked on the hard shoulder. Ammar Ingar, 21, and Muhammed-Abdullah Patel, 22, both from Leicester, were killed in a collision on Hastings Road, Leicester. Police have appealed for witnesses. The collision on the M1 occurred at about 19:50 GMT. No one else was injured. The second crash, involving a Honda Civic and a Mitsubishi Shogun, happened at 20:25. Two rear seat passengers in the Honda, both men, suffered serious injuries and are in hospital. A man and a woman, travelling in the other car, were also injured. The man was later released from hospital but the woman is in a critical but stable condition.

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TUV Rheinland, which awarded EU safety certificates to the French implant manufacturer, "neglected its duties of vigilance", the court said. PIP (Poly Implant Prothese) was shut down in March 2010 amidst a worldwide health scare. The company used sub-standard silicone gel, causing many implants to rupture. Q&A: Breast implants health scare Six implant distributors and 1,700 women had sued TUV Rheinland for 50m euros (Â£42m), arguing anything but a cursory inspection would have found problems. The plaintiffs in the civil case will be given an initial payment of 3,000 euros per victim for surgery to have the implants removed. Jan Spivey, a British woman who received PIP implants as part of reconstructive surgery following breast cancer in 2002, said she was "delighted" with the ruling. "Of course TUV has some responsibility and should be held to account. They're the organisation that gives the CE certification for safety, and that was what my surgeon relied on when he gave the implants to me. "Anybody that gives safety certification for a product that is going to make women very sick does have responsibility," she told the BBC's Newshour programme. It could open the door to many more compensation claims, says the BBC's Christian Fraser in Paris. TUV Rheinland had won two previous cases in Germany. This was the first such case in France. The German firm has said it will appeal against the verdict. TUV Rheinland awarded PIP - formerly one of the world's leading suppliers of implants - its European safety certificate for 17 years. The founder of PIP, Jean Claude Mas, is still on trial for aggravated fraud in Marseilles, along with four of his executives. He revealed during police interviews that he had ordered employees to hide the unauthorised silicone when inspectors visited his factory. It has since emerged the substandard gel was used in 75% of the implants. The court heard an employee in charge of quality control had only a cooking diploma - another in charge of the lab had previously trained as a pastry chef, our correspondent says. A ruling is expected in Jean Claude Mas' case on 10 December.

Question: A French court has ordered a German company to pay compensation to hundreds of women who were @placeholder with defective breast implants .


Hartsdown Academy has pupils from 30 countries, with a third speaking English as a second language. Head teacher Andy Somers said "ugly things" had been said to students by people in the Kent town. He said the vote to leave the EU and political propaganda had led people to think racism had become acceptable. Mr Somers said the school saw racist incidents 10 years ago but built a community by celebrating culture, talking about ethos and looking at how people lived together. The referendum tipped that on its head, he added. He said: "Thursday and Friday were very difficult days. I had groups of students feeling sick and scared and, on Friday, feeling very much not welcome. "We also had some ugly things said to students over the weekend by people in the community who seemed to think that, because of the vote ... that it's OK to be racist." He added: "We need to have calm and we need students to understand that nothing is going to happen." Other incidents across Kent have included reports of offensive social media posts, verbal abuse directed at a taxi driver and a voter shouted at in a polling station. In Medway, a man tweeted excrement was put through his letter box when he flew a Belgian flag from his house. Kent Police said it remained committed to stamping out all crime motivated by hate and prejudice.

Question: A Margate secondary school has appealed for calm amid fears of @placeholder racist tension after Britain voted to leave the EU .