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[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Islamic State (IS) has published a shocking guidebook for its fighters on how to rape slave girls – even if they have not reached puberty. The Arabic manual, titled Questions And Answers On Taking Captives And Slaves, instructs IS fighters on how to buy and sell women and girls who have been captured in war as booty. The document, published by the Research and Fatwa Department of IS, gives its fighters the green light to turn captured women into slaves and concubines, and even give them as gifts to one another. Scroll down for video . ISIS fighters have taken thousands of women and children as captives, especially around 2,500 women from the minority Yazidi sect in Iraq (pictured) It was circulated on the Twitter accounts of senior IS leaders and on Friday was distributed by masked IS fighters outside a large mosque in Iraq’s second city Mosul, which is controlled by the group. The document has been obtained by the Washington-based Middle East Media Research Institute and translated into English. British terrorism experts, who have studied the document, have concluded it is genuine. They have condemned the manual – which answers questions dealing with sex with slave girls, their status as the master’s property, and how to beat them – as ‘disgusting’, saying it harks ‘back to the Dark Ages’. In the guide, one question asks: ‘Is it permissible to have intercourse with a female slave who has not reached puberty?’ The response is: ‘It is permissible to have intercourse with the female slave who hasn’t reached puberty if she is fit for intercourse.’ The Arabic manual (pictured), entitled Questions And Answers On Taking Captives And Slaves, instructs ISIS fighters on how to buy and sell women and girls who have been captured in war as booty . A tweet by one of the group's leaders in answer to the question: 'Is it permissible to have intercourse with a female slave who has not reached puberty?' Another asks: ‘Is it permissible to sell a female captive?’ The response is: ‘It is permissible to buy, sell, or give as a gift female captives and slaves, for they are merely property, which can be disposed of.’ The document says that all ‘unbelieving’ women, including Jews and Christians, can be taken as captives and sold as slaves. However, it prohibits the enslavement of Muslim women, even if they have become apostates. The pamphlet allows masters to beat their female slaves, but only as a disciplinary measure, and not as a source of gratification. The master is also forbidden from beating his slave-girl on the face. Haras Rafiq, an expert at British counter-terrorism think-tank the Quilliam Foundation, said: ‘It is a sick and disgusting document, and it takes the world back to the Dark Ages. 'There is no place for slavery in the modern world. There have been widespread reports of IS fighters raping female captives, which has now become part of the anti-IS propaganda. 'This document may be a way to regulate the behaviours of these fighters.’ IS fighters have taken thousands of women and children as captives, especially around 2,500 women from the minority Yazidi sect in Iraq. A UN report last month said these women were then taken as far as Raqqa in Syria and sold to IS fighters, or given as gifts to their leaders. Some of them, it claims, were then used for sex." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Manual entitled 'Questions And Answers On Taking Captives And Slaves'\nDocument says all 'unbelieving' women can be taken as captives and sold .\nSays it is 'permissible' to have 'intercourse with female slave who hasn't reached puberty'\nPamphlet was distributed by masked ISIS fighter outside mosque in Mosul .\nBritish terrorism experts have concluded the Arabic document is genuine ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Terrorist organisation Islamic State is now under attack from guerrillas itself, it was revealed today, . Small groups of Syrians are hunting down ISIS fighters in one of their main strongholds in eastern Syria in a new guerrilla campaign that has emerged as a response to the Islamists' growing brutality. The main aim is to generate fear in ISIS’s ranks, said the head of ‘White Shroud’ - a group that says it has killed more than 100 of the militants' fighters in attacks in Deir al-Zor province in recent months. Scroll down for video . Stealth tactics: A guerrilla fighter moves inside a damaged house in the Syrian province of Deir al-Zor. Groups of Syrians are now hunting down ISIS militants in response to the terror group's growing brutality (file image) Warzone: Black smoke rises after airstrikes against ISIS members in Ayn al-Arab (Kobane) northern Syria . As the US advances plans to train and equip the moderate opposition to President Bashar al-Assad as part of its strategy to tackle ISIS, these groups shows how there are new enemies on the ground. White Shroud is a reference to the death shroud it says awaits ISIS fighters responsible for crimes against the Syrian people, according to the group leader, who gives his name as Abu Aboud. Mr Aboud - not his real name - was a commander in an anti-Assad insurgent group crushed by the better armed and financed ISIS as it seized almost full control of Deir al-Zor earlier this year. The small band he now leads is in no position to deal a major blow to ISIS. But it does pose an extra challenge as the U.S. and its allies target the group in air strikes in both Syria and Iraq. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which tracks the war, has recorded a rising number of attacks by gunmen on ISIS targets in Deir al-Zor province. Together with Raqqa province further north, Deir al-Zor forms the bedrock of ISIS’s influence in Syria. Turkish soldiers hold their position on a tank as they watch Kobani from near the Mursitpinar border crossing . White Shroud shows no mercy to ISIS: when it manages to abduct one of its members, it is only to ‘liquidate’ him later on, said Mr Abou. It operates in and around the town of Al Bukamal at the Iraqi border, an area of crucial importance to ISIS as the link between the territory it controls in Syria and Iraq. The group currently numbers 300 members, said Mr Aboud. He added: ‘Eighty per cent of the members of White Shroud did not take part in combat before (ISIS) came. We trained them and they joined White Shroud because of the great oppression they felt after Islamic State took control.’ The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says White Shroud is one of several small groups that have taken up arms against ISIS in Deir al-Zor province in recent months and are picking off ISIS fighters whenever they get the chance. They have all taken similarly menacing names. These include the ‘Phantom Brigade’ and ‘The Brigade of the Angel of Death’, said Rami Abdulrahman, who runs the Observatory, which says it gathers information from sources on all sides of the conflict. Smoke rises after a strike in Kobani, Syria, while fighting continues between Syrian Kurds and ISIS militants . One such group killed no fewer than 10 ISIS fighters in a nighttime gun attack on a checkpoint in the town of Al Mayadin in Deir al-Zor province last Thursday, the Observatory reported. In a separate attack, a gunman on a motor bike opened fire on another ISIS checkpoint. ‘There is an increase in their operations against Islamic State,’ Mr Abdulrahman said. ISIS has made plenty of enemies during its conquest of Deir al-Zor, an oil-producing region. It expelled most other insurgent groups from Deir al-Zor in July, emboldened by rapid gains in Iraq where it seized the city of Mosul in June, capturing with it Iraqi army equipment that has been deployed in Syria. Mirroring its approach elsewhere, ISIS has used crucifixions and decapitations to suppress all opposition in Deir al-Zor. It executed 700 members of one rebellious tribe, the Sheitaat, in August, the Observatory reported. Members of anti-Assad armed groups loosely referred to as the ‘Free Syrian Army’ had the choice of fleeing, submitting to ISIS rule, or death. The Turkish military and the fled residents of Kobani, on the Syrian border to Turkey's Suruc, watch the battle . The Nusra Front, Al Qaeda's official affiliate in Deir al-Zor, withdrew from the province. The Syrian government still controls a portion of Deir al-Zor city and its airport. ‘Secrecy is the most important element of White Shroud's work,’ said Mr Aboud. The group comprises four-man ‘cells’ that work independently of each other, he added. One of White Shroud's biggest operations was an attack on an ISIS position in Al Bukamal in which around 11 ISIS fighters were killed, according to the Observatory and Mr Aboud. The U.S.-led air strikes are not making White Shroud's job easier, said Mr Aboud. Where ISIS fighters once used to gather in large numbers, they now move in small groups, often at night, using motor bikes. White Shroud's spokesman said the group is using weapons that formerly belonged to anti-Assad rebel groups. The spokesman, who gave his name as Abu Ali Albukamali, claimed that despite its modest resources, White Shroud had achieved its goal. He said: ‘The aim of this group - spreading fear among Islamic State members - has been realised. Today, you never meet them walking alone. They mostly move in groups, afraid of abduction.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Small groups of Syrians are hunting down ISIS fighters in Syrian stronghold .\nNew guerrilla campaign has emerged in response to ISIS's growing brutality .\nWhite Shroud 'has killed more than 100 ISIS fighters in attacks in Deir al-Zor'\nHead of group Abu Aboud says its main aim is to generate fear in ISIS ranks ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "MI5 and Scotland Yard, aided by GCHQ, have identified Jihadi John, the British man believed to have carried out the beheadings of two American journalists and British aid worker David Haines . David Cameron has signalled he is ready to dispatch Special Forces into Syria if it will bring Islamist executioner ‘Jihadi John’ to justice. The Prime Minister made clear he would not necessarily wait for MPs’ approval before giving the order – if there was a chance of catching the masked killer with the British accent who appears in IS beheading videos. Mr Cameron said: ‘In order to catch Jihadi John, you have to know where he is, right? We know he is in Syria. 'I very clearly reserve the position that if you need to act immediately, either to secure a vital British interest or to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe, you would act first and go to the House of Commons afterwards.’ British intelligence and security agencies are working closely with the FBI and CIA to find Jihadi John and his group of kidnappers in what is now a high-profile murder and counter-terrorism investigation. MI5 and Scotland Yard, aided by GCHQ communication monitoring, have identified the British man believed to have carried out the beheadings of two American journalists and British aid worker David Haines. This information has been shared with a team of more than a dozen US investigators from an FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, from the US agency’s counter-terrorism command, who are reported to have flown to the UK in the past few weeks. As The Mail on Sunday revealed last week, the jihadi nicknamed ‘John’ by the hostages he was holding – because he and the other British jihadis were known as The Beatles – is understood to come from a suburb of South London. It is believed his family members have been interviewed by Met officers and an FBI agent. Meanwhile, teams from MI6 and CIA have deployed field officers in Northern Syria to help pinpoint the exact location of the group of kidnappers. These teams have picked up valuable intelligence gathered by their agents operating within IS ranks. The US Senate has offered a £6million reward for any information that will lead to the capture of ‘John’. But IS supporters are attempting to impose a social media blackout in a bid to frustrate US and British investigators and bombing missions. Scroll down for video . A message sent by the terrorist group yesterday warned its fighters and supporters from using Twitter, Facebook and other social media over fears they were giving away its forces’ positions. IS fighters are engaged in a number of key battles in Syria and Iraq where they are being targeted by Coalition strike aircraft. The message, distributed on Twitter by IS’s media arm using the hashtag Blackout Campaign, said the blackout was to be imposed immediately and that anyone who breached it will be ‘exposed and disgraced’. David Cameron has said he will send in SAS troops to Syria before asking the permission of Parliament if such a move would secure a vital British interest or prevent a humanitarian catastrophe . Another IS member explained: ‘Do you know that a simple piece of information you type here [can] lead to abort the mission or the Mujahideen killed.’ This week a group of anti IS activists from the IS stronghold of Raqqa in Syria reported a new crackdown on anyone using cameras or social media. The group, called Raqqa Is Being Slaughtered Silently, claim that IS police had taken control of the city and ‘look for anyone who takes pictures or videos of the city so they can arrest and execute him’. Throughout the bombing campaign the reign of terror inside the city has continued with crucifixions, beheadings and punishments carried out in the main square. Last night it was reported that a father of two was tortured to death over spying claims." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "PM said he would send troops into Syrian without MPs' approval if needed .\nDavid Cameron would send in troops to 'secure a vital British interest'\nSpecial Forces know Jihadi John's identity and that he is in Syria .\nMeanwhile ISIS has banned supporters from Twitter and Facebook .\nTerror group fears social media messages may give away their positions ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A teenage call girl said to have illegally slept with two of the highest paid stars in European football ‘no longer considers herself a victim’, a criminal court heard today. Zahia Dehar was just 16 when she allegedly started accepting cash from a range of famous players, including Frenchmen Franck Ribery, 30, and Karim Benzema, 26. Both men – whose combined wages amount to some 17 million pounds a year - face up to three years in prison if they are found guilty of having sex with an underage prostitute. Scroll down for video . On trial: French internationals Franck Ribery, 30, and Karim Benzema, 26, deny knowingly paying for sex with Zahia Dehar when she was under 18 . Famous face: Ms Dehar, now 20, has become one of the most famous names in France since the players were first arrested, building up a career as a fashion icon, reality TV star, and the muse of designer Karl Lagerfeld . But, as the opening of their Paris trial, Ribery’s defence lawyer said Dehar had withdrawn her status as a civil plaintiff, and conceded that neither men knew how old she was. Referring to Dehar, barrister Carlo Alberto Brusa said she was ‘no longer the victim and no longer considers herself one, and she is out of the trial.’ He added that even ‘the prosecutor has recommended that the case be dismissed. In consequence, we have a trial without accusations. Ms Dehar, now 20, has become one of the most famous names in France since the players were first arrested, building up a career as a reality TV star, and the muse of fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. High fashion: Ms Daher attending a Versace fashion show. Trading on her notoriety as a sex symbol, Zahia Dehar reinvented herself as a lingerie designer, showing her first collection on the Paris catwalks in January last year . Video Source YouTube . Neither Dehar, nor the footballers, were in court today, instead leaving the process to their lawyers. Paying for sex is legal in France, but only if all parties involved are more than 18 years old. The age of consent in the country is 15. The maximum sentence for sleeping with an underage prostitute is three years in prison, and a fine of around 40,000 pounds. Both footballers deny the charge. Ms Dehar was 17 when she was paid in 2009 to fly from Paris to Munich, where Ribery plays for European Champions Bayern Munich, to sleep with him as a 26th 'birthday treat’. Video Source YouTube . The 'Birthday Treat': Ms Dehar was 17 when she was paid in 2009 to fly from Paris to Munich, where Ribery plays for European Champions Bayern Munich, to sleep with him as a 26th 'birthday treat' Hoodwinked? Carlo Alberto Brusa, Ribery's lawyer, said his client did not know how old Ms Dehar was at the time. Ribery is pictured holding the FIFA Club World Cup after winning it with German side Bayern Munich . He admits having sex with her, but said the cash he gave her – the equivalent of some 650 pounds – was solely for travel, food and a hotel. Mr Dehar is known to have lied about her age to all the footballers she slept with, including Real Madrid forward Benzema, said Mr Brusa. Benzema is alleged to have paid Ms Dehar just over 400 pounds to sleep with her after the French Union of Professional Footballers' awards in May 2008, when she was 16. Sylvain Cormier, for Benzema, said his client denied this claim, adding: ‘From the outset, Karim Benzema has said that nothing happened.’ Daniel Vaconsin, Ms Dehar’s barrister, confirmed she had withdrawn as a civil plaintiff in the case, so will not be seeking damages. ‘She is not asking for anything,’ he said. Highly paid: Franck Ribery, left, and Karim Benzema earn some £17million a year between them . Ribery's brother-in-law is also charged with soliciting a minor for sex, and five other accused face maximum prison terms of 10 years on charges relating to the case, including ‘aggravated pimping’. Ms Dehar is said to have picked up celebrity sportsmen at the Zaman Cafe off the Champs Elysee in Paris. The nightspot, which has now been shut down, was always full of pimps and prostitutes, according to prosecutors’ files. Ribery and Benzema both helped France qualify for the World Cup finals in Brazil this summer, and are hoping to stay out of jail so they can play in the contest. Their trial, which is due to end on Thursday, continues." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Zahia Dehar told court footballers did not know she was underage .\nFranck Ribery, 30, and Karim Benzema, 26, earn £17m a year between them .\nThey're accused of having sex with Ms Dehar when she was 17 in 2009 .\nShe's now one of most famous names in France since the scandal broke .\nShe's become a fashion icon, reality TV star, and muse of Karl Lagerfeld .\nMaximum sentence for sleeping with underage prostitute in 3 years in jail .\nBoth footballers deny the charges ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "EastEnders actress Linda Henry is due to stand trial over allegations she hurled racially aggravated abuse during a row outside a Jamie Oliver restaurant in London. The 51-year-old, who plays barmaid Shirley Carter in the BBC soap, faces trial after pleading not guilty to a charge of racially aggravated harassment at Bexley Magistrates' Court. The charge is in connection with an incident outside Jamie's Italian in Greenwich on September 14. Scroll down for video . Court case: Actress Linda Henry, 51, denies allegations she hurled racial abuse outside a London restaurant . Alleged dispute: The star is accused of hurling abuse during a row outside Jamie's Italian in Greenwich . She is accused of using threatening or abusive words which was likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress, and the alleged offence was racially aggravated, a court official said. Henry, who has appeared in the BBC One soap since 2006, has vowed to fight 'tooth and nail' to clear her name when the case goes to court next year. She reportedly chose not to attend the court hearing in south London on Wednesday, and instead pleaded not guilty via her lawyer. A spokesman for the star told MailOnline today: 'She will be defending the allegation.' A source added to The Sun: 'Linda is horrified at the accusation and intends to fight it tooth and nail. 'Those close to her know the truth and the type of person she is. 'She has never been in trouble before.' Stunned: The 51-year-old actress is reportedly shocked at the allegation and vows to fight it 'tooth and nail' Henry, whose case is being heard under her married name Virilis, is due to stand trial on February 11 next year. The manager of the restaurant has insisted none of his staff were involved in the alleged dispute. A Scotland Yard spokesman said: 'Linda Valiris, 51, an actress, of south-east London, was summonsed to appear at Bexley Magistrates' Court on November 26 charged with a racially aggravated public order offence. 'The next court appearance is scheduled to take place at the same court on February 11. 'This follows an incident in Greenwich on September 14.' A BBC spokesman said the broadcaster will not be commenting on the allegations faced by Henry. Aside from the court hearing, the actress has had a big month on EastEnders as her alter-ego Shirley returned to screens for the first time since Phil Mitchell's wedding. The Carter family is set to be rocked forever by a series of shock revelations including the news that Shirley is in fact Mick's (Danny Dyer) mother. Shirley had vanished after shooting Phil on his big day, but was eventually discovered hiding in an old family caravan. Big year: Linda's character Shirley was involved in some of the BBC One soap's most dramatic storylines . Brought up in Peckham, south east London, Henry started acting as a teenager and studied at leading London drama school The Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. Before appearing in EastEnders, Henry was best known for her role in ITV prison drama Bad Girls, where she played Yvonne Atkins - G Wing's 'top dog' who was jailed for hiring a hit-man to kill a business rival of her gangster husband. She appeared in the role between 1999 and 2003. She has also appeared in crime dramas The Bill, Touching Evil, Cracker, A Touch Of Frost and Trial & Retribution, as well as comedy series Birds of a Feather. Mother-of-one Henry, who married husband Stavros Virilis in 1992, has been nominated for several awards for her portrayal of Shirley, who the actress has described as a 'strong proud woman'. The BBC is yet to comment on whether Henry will be suspended from the show. However, it is understood that she will continue filming EastEnders until her trial date. Earlier this year Ricky Norwood, who plays was Arthur 'Fatboy' Chubb, was suspended from the soap for two months after an online video emerged of him apparently smoking cannabis. In May it emerged that Khali Best, known to viewers as mechanic Dexter Hartman, had been suspended for three months over a dispute with a London taxi driver, who said he was punched in the face and his vehicle doors kicked. Best accepted a police caution for common assault and criminal damage. It was announced last week that he will be leaving the show in the run up to Christmas. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Linda Henry, who plays Shirley Carter in the BBC soap, accused of racism .\nActress, 51, allegedly hurled racist abuse during row outside restaurant .\nIncident allegedly occurred outside Jamie's Italian in Greenwich, London .\nDenies charge of racially aggravated harassment and will now face trial ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Militants fighting for the Islamic State in Syria are seeking medical attention to improve their sexual prowess and subjecting their wives to 'brutal, abnormal' sex acts, according to local doctors. In an interview with activist group Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently, who are based in the terror group's de facto capital, doctors anonymously revealed details of the jihadis' warped sex drives. Despite their claim to be ultra-conservative Islamic extremists, many of the militants are spending part of their monthly salary on kinky underwear for their wives and for the hundreds of young women and children they kidnapped and now keep or sell as sex slaves. Scroll down for video . 'Abnormal': Militants fighting for the Islamic State in Syria are seeking medical attention to improve their sexual prowess and subjecting their wives to 'brutal, abnormal' sex acts, according to local doctors . Kinky: Despite their claim to be ultra-conservative Islamic extremists, many of the militants (such as notorious commander Abu Wahib, pictured) are said buying 'strange' underwear for their wives . Details of the Sunni extremists' twisted sexual appetites emerged in a report by Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently into the terror group's brutally oppressive treatment of women. 'A large section of ISIS members suffer from sexual anomalies and brutal instinctive desire for sex,' the report reads. It goes on to list the key reasons young women and girls particularly fear the militants' vehement sexual advances, stating that many females are too terrified to leave their homes due to the fighters' threats to subject them to 'sexual practices of a brutal and abnormal manner'. Other so-called 'perversions' detailed in the report include ISIS fighters 'buying strange underwear for their women, desperately searching for 'blue pills in order to increase their strength to have more sex', and medical reports detailing injuries sustained by women due to the fighters' violent sex acts. The activists also claim that the fighters take numerous wives to satisfy their demand for sex, and spend large amounts of time searching for 'sabaya' - kidnapped women and children, some of them as young as nine, who have been sold into sex slavery. The near constant threat of rape and sexual assault has forced many of the women in Raqqa to fear walking the streets. 'The houses became their current tombs, because of fear from falling into the arms of the soldiers of the Caliph,' the report states. Brutal: Local activist group Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently claims ISIS' first act on seizing control of the city last year was to 'crack down on women' and to launch a 'vigorous search by ISIS fighters for wives' Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently's report in to the militants' treatment of women focuses on the terrorists forcing local females into marriage. It claims that the group's first act upon completely seizing control of Raqqa last year was to 'crack down on women' and to launch a 'vigorous search by ISIS fighters for wives'. The reasons for the local marriages are three fold, the report says - firstly to tie the mostly foreign terrorists to local families, and secondly to bind the militants to the local area - giving them familial responsibilities that mean they are unlikely to desert or defect from the Islamic State. The report says the militants have broken local rural customs, which traditionally saw young men and women marrying cousins or other relatives in order retain their family bonds. With ISIS fighters demanding the local women marry them instead, the local women are said to have been left utterly miserable, and in some cases suicidal. The militants are understood to pay a dowry of between £2,000 and £5,000 for each marriage, depending on whether the marriage is to a woman from the city or the surrounding countryside. Oppressed: Details of the Sunni extremists' twisted sexual appetites emerged in a report by Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently into the terror group's brutally oppressive treatment of women . As part of their so-called 'crack down' on women after seizing control of Raqqa, ISIS fighters demanded all women completely cover their body in public - including their hands; insisted women only venture outdoors when accompanied by a close relative, and prevented any woman older than 50 leaving the house, except in medical emergencies. They also closed any centres of education catering to women, demanded women are surrounded by close female relatives if they are working, and relentlessly harassed those seen outdoors alone. To force local families to effectively 'sell' their daughters to a jihadi husband, the militants took advantage of the poverty sweeping Raqqa to offer high dowries and welfare payments. They also offered male relatives of the forced brides prominent jobs both within the terror group and the local area, in order to win the albeit reluctant support of the local citizens. According to Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently, ISIS even spread rumours that unmarried women were being kidnapped and never seen again - a rumour that encouraged young females into getting married out of fear for their safety if they chose to remain single. The activists say that ISIS' barbaric treatment of the local female population has seen women risking their lives by trying desperately to escape their marriages. If they are later discovered, as many of them are, the women are either stoned to death as apostates or adulterers." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Local physicians claim ISIS militants in Raqqa have 'brutal' sex drives .\nFighters are said to be subjecting their wives to 'abnormal' sexual acts .\nThey are also seeking out 'blue pills' to improve their sexual performance .\nFighters also said to be purchasing 'kinky' underwear for their partners .\nJihadis are understood to take several forced brides as well as sex slaves ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Claims: Cypriot president Nikos Anastasiades 'warned' close friends of the financial crisis about to engulf his country' Cypriot president Nikos Anastasiades 'warned' close friends of the financial crisis about to engulf his country so they could move their money abroad, it was claimed on Friday. The respected Cypriot newspaper Filelftheros made the allegation which was picked up eagerly by German media. Germans are angry at the way their country has been linked to the Nazis and Hitler by Cypriots angry at the defunct rescue deal which called for a levy on all savings. The Cyprus newspaper did not say how much money was moved abroad but quoted sources saying the president 'knew about the possible closure of the banks' and tipped off close friends who were able to move vast sums abroad. Italian media said the 4.5 billion euros left the island in the week before the crisis. Meanwhile sources close to the 'troika' - the IMF, ECB and EU Commission responsible for trying to create a viable rescue deal before Monday - said that attempts to put together a 'plan B' rescue package had failed. 'The coming hours will determine the country's future,' a government spokesman in Nicosia said. Nearly a full week after the European Union agreed to a €10 billion rescue for the island country of one million people the Cypriot parliament still hasn't approved any new deal. Nicosia hoped to raise its €5.8 billion share of the bailout through a fund based on a portfolio of government assets. Early Friday afternoon, Greek TV station Skai-TV and the newspaper Ta Nea reported the troika has rejected the proposal following a meeting with president Anastasiades. Troika officials reportedly told the leader it was unlikely the country could raise the funding shortfull with the plan. Anger: Banking sector workers protest outside of the Cyprus' parliament in Nicosia as lawmakers debate emergency legislation . Anger: Laiki bank employees bank react during a rally outside the Cypriot parliament . Out in force: Cypriot authorities are putting the final touches to a plan they hope will convince international lenders to provide the money the country urgently needs . Tension: A large number of depositors wait to withdraw money from Laiki Bank ATM's machine at a closed Bank of Laiki branch in Nicosia . Decisions: The European Commission delegation members led by EU commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (lefr) meet with Russian Government delegation led by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev (right) in Moscow . They are reportedly sticking to the demand that Cyprus impose a deposit tax, but only on accounts holding sums above €100,000. German government patience is said to . be 'wearing very thin,' with Chancellor Merkel reportedly seething at . seeing herself caricatured as Hitler on demonstrators' placards in . Cyprus. At a special meeting of her party . group in parliament on today Mrs Merkel warned that Cyprus' partners . may soon 'lose ' and that the country should 'not try to test the . troika.' News magazine Der Spiegegl said . participants in the meeting quoted Merkel as saying that Cyprus appears . not to have recognized that the business model it has used up until now . has ended. At the same time, she added: 'We want . Cyprus to remain in the euro zone.' She also said that she hopes the . situation in Cyprus doesn't lead to a 'crash'. Angry crowds demonstrated in Cyprus today as leaders battled to prevent total economic collapse in four days time. Cyprus's government urged lawmakers this afternoon to 'take the big decisions' - MPs . are due to start voting on a series of bills that aim to raise the . funds the country needs to secure an international bailout before their emergency funding runs out on Monday, triggering a possible exit from the Euro. 'The next few hours will determine the . future of the country,' government spokesman Christos Stylianides said . in a televised statement before parliament was due to debate. Discussions: German Chancellor Angela Merkel (left) talks with Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble before discussing a Cyprus bailout plan . Outraged protestors gathered outside . parliament - Despo Pambaka, 28, a customer services manager at Laiki . Bank told The Telegraph: 'I never expected this would happen. They are trying to take our lives, our money. Even in 1974 in the war . (with Turkey) they didn't rob us of our deposits. This is not the Europe . that we went into. Germany showed her real face. We will not accept . it.' This morning it emerged that British savers with Laiki Bank could get the same deal as their Cypriot counterparts. Laiki Bank, which has three UK branches is not covered by the FSA . compensation scheme, unlike Bank of Cyprus, meaning their customers . could be hit by the bank restructures. Meanwhile Greek Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras announced that a Greek banking group had begun acquiring the Greek units of Cypriot banks - this would safeguard all the deposits of Greek citizens in Cypriot banks. Last . night an emergency Bill submitted to parliament gave the finance . minister or central bank governor the right to impose capital controls . on banks – a ban on moving cash outside the country, which would be a . serious blow to the single market. The European Central Bank warned it may halt funding on Monday if Cyprus fails to come up with a viable rescue plan. Smiles all round: Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso before their meeting . Tension: People wait in line to withdraw money from an ATM in Cyprus . Restocked: Cypriots still have access to cash for now as bank machines which were emptied at the weekend have been restocked . As . horrified islanders faced new limits on cashpoint withdrawals and a ban . on taking money out of the country, a poll showed more than two-thirds . now want to leave the single currency and turn to Russia for help. Prime Minister David Cameron . discussed the financial crisis in Cyprus with Russian President Vladimir . Putin in a phone call this morning. Downing Street said that Mr Cameron . and Mr Putin 'agreed that they hoped a solution could be found to the . crisis', but added that Cyprus took up only a small part of the . 30-minute call, which also touched on Syria, the upcoming G8 and G20 . summits in Northern Ireland and St Petersburg and BP's Arctic oil deal . with Russian company . There is growing concern that Germany’s attempt to strongarm the . Mediterranean island, already blamed for undermining confidence in banks . across the Continent, is turning into a geopolitical blunder of . historic proportions. Even . if an emergency bank restructure – which could mean big deposit holders . losing almost half of their savings – goes ahead, Cyprus will need to . raise billions by next week to avoid collapse. Anger: A Cypriot woman shouts slogans as she holds a placard during a protest against an EU bailout deal outside the parliament in Nicosia this week . With the country on the verge of bankruptcy, officials announced the banks would not reopen until next Tuesday while the country seeks a bailout . Credit ratings agency Standard & Poor’s cut its rating on Cyprus to CCC, which means it risks defaulting on its debts. Russia's . prime minister says Moscow will only help Cyprus out financially if the . country's new money-raising measures get the backing of the European . Union. Dmitry Medvedev said Friday that Russia \"hasn't closed the door, hasn't said `no' to Cyprus. His comments come after Cyprus' finance minister left the Russian capital without a hoped-for deal. Cypriot . authorities are putting the final touches to a plan they hope will . convince international lenders, including its European partners, to . provide bailout money to avoid a bankruptcy within days. Cyprus . has until Monday to secure a deal after the European Central Bank . warned it would stop providing the country's banks with liquidity on . that day if no package is agreed. Russian depositors have huge sums in Cyprus’s banks, which critics say have become a haven for tax evasion and money laundering. A . poll for a Cypriot TV station showed that 67.3 per cent say the country . should leave the euro and tighten relations with Russia, which is . desperate to regain influence in the eastern Mediterranean and Middle . East. As extra police were drafted in to . control angry crowds outside the parliament in Nicosia, protesters . brandished placards reading ‘No to Fourth Reich’ and ‘Better die on your . feet than live on your knees’. The . Bank of Cyprus, the country’s biggest bank, warned the island needed a . ‘liquidity lifeline’ which would make the difference between ‘salvation . or destruction’. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev last night turned on Europe and accused EU countries of deliberately trying to wreck the Cypriot banking system for their own benefit . Cyprus . Popular Bank announced limit on ATM withdrawals of 260 euros per . customer. Banks, which have been shut all week to prevent mass . withdrawals, are to stay closed until Tuesday. Eurozone . finance officials acknowledged being ‘in a mess’, and discussed . imposing capital controls to insulate the region from a possible Cypriot . collapse. One described emotions as running ‘very high’ and referred to . ‘open talk’ of Cyprus leaving the eurozone. In an unprecedented snub, Cyprus decided not to take part in a conference call with EU leaders. ‘If Cyprus does not even feel that they can attend the call it is a big problem for us,’ one French representative said. It . is thought that Cyprus’s ‘Plan B’ to avoid bankruptcy will mean . depositors with account balances in excess of 100,000 euros would be hit . hard. Cyprus Popular Bank and the Bank of Cyprus would be split to . create a ‘bad bank’. Insured . deposits – below the EU ceiling of 100,000 euros, supposedly guaranteed . in the event of a bank collapse – would go into a ‘good bank’ and not . sustain losses, while uninsured deposits would go into the bad bank and . be frozen until assets could be sold. Losses to depositors could reach . 40 per cent. John Cridland, director-general . of the Confederation of British Industry, said last night that the . proposal for a levy on bank deposits in Cyprus had ‘created a real mess’ and ‘undermined the confidence of ordinary depositors’. He . added: ‘The events are a stark reminder that not only has the eurozone . crisis not gone away but also how much Europe and the eurozone countries . in particular, are going through a period of rapid transformation.’ Asked . if the bailout row would sour relations between Moscow and the EU, . Sergei Aleksashenko, a former bank governor and now an economist at . Moscow’s Higher School of Economics, replied: ‘It’s not possible to . damage what does not exist.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Italian media said 4.5 billion euros left the island in the week before the crisis .\nRussia's finance minister: Talks on new financial aid for Cyprus have failed .\nCyprus: 'Next few hours will determine the .\nfuture of the country'\nRussia has vast cash reserves in Cypriot banks .\nMrs Merkel warned that Cyprus' partners .\nmay soon 'lose'\nItalian media said 4.5 billion euros left the island in the week before the crisis ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "When Txiki Begiristain made his way out of the draw hall in Nyon, Manchester City’s director of football wondered out loud why he bothered to make the short hop to Switzerland. For Manuel Pellegrini’s team to go deep into the Champions League, City must overcome one of the most feared forward lines in the history of the game. Again. They were beaten, well beaten as it happens, over two legs by the brilliance of Lionel Messi and his Barcelona team at this stage of the competition last season. Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea . Manchester City vs Barcelona . Bayer Leverkusen vs Atletico Madrid . Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund . Schalke 04 vs Real Madrid . Shakhtar Donetsk vs Bayern Munich . Arsenal vs Monaco . Basle vs Porto . First legs to be played on February 17/18 and 24/25. Second legs on March 10/11 and 17/18. The Champions League trophy on display at the last 16 draw in Nyon, Switzerland on Monday . UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino pulls Manchester City out of the pot during the last 16 draw . Lionel Messi flicks the ball past Man City goalkeeper Joe Hart to score for Barcelona in last season's tie . ‘It’s unbelievable,’ admitted Begiristain, who left his position as director of football at the Nou Camp to join City in 2012. ‘We don’t need to come to the draw because it’s the same every time. We faced Bayern Munich and CSKA Moscow in the group phase and now we have to deal with Barcelona again, like last season.’ This time there is an added twist, the first time English football has seen Luis Suarez since the forward quit Liverpool in the summer for £75million. It is dreamy stuff and the presence of Suarez, who scored 31 times for Liverpool in their battle with City for last season’s Barclays Premier League, guarantees an edge to the two fixtures. Suarez has got off to a slow start at the Nou Camp following his ban for sinking his teeth into Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup, but had great success in England and he will be a real danger. Yaya Toure and Vincent Kompany look dejected after Barcelona score in last season's first leg at the Etihad . The draw has thrown up some intriguing clashes and Arsenal will fancy their chances of progressing to the next phase after successfully avoiding one of the giants of European football. Monaco is where Arsene Wenger really got going as a coach, winning the French league in 1988 and he will return to the Stade Louis II to face his former club. City are certainly going about it the hard way in Europe after Sergio Aguero’s remarkable hat-trick against Bayern Munich and their dramatic win in Rome. They will play at the Etihad first and then travel to the Nou Camp to face Luis Enrique’s side. That tie is three weeks later as the last-16 draw is so strung out. MANCHESTER CITY VS BARCELONA . February 18, 2014 Last 16, first leg - Manchester City 0 Barcelona 2 . March 12, 2014 Last 16, second leg - Barcelona 2 Manchester City 1 . PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN VS CHELSEA . September 14, 2004 Group Stage - Paris Saint-Germain 0 Chelsea 3 . November 24, 2004 Group Stage - Chelsea 0 Paris Saint-Germain 0 . April 2, 2014 Quarter-final, first leg - Paris Saint-Germain 3 Chelsea 1 . April 8th, 2014 Quarter-final, second leg - Chelsea 2 Paris Saint-Germain 0 . MONACO VS ARSENAL . No previous competitive meetings . A screen in the hall at UEFA headquarters in Nyon shows the results of the last 16 draw . The draw has not been kind to City, but the bigwigs expected as much after finishing runners-up to Pep Guardiola’s Bayern Munich. Still, they are facing a side which has been beaten twice in La Liga this season and are trailing Real Madrid in the table by four points. Despite the brilliance of Messi and the improving Neymar, they do not have the allure of the 2006, 2009 or 2011 European Cup-winning teams. On a good day, City can beat them. Finishing second in the group makes it a tougher tournament to win, but both of Jose Mourinho’s successes in the Champions League came when he finished as a runner-up. His Chelsea team coasted through their group this season and the reward is another clash with Paris Saint-Germain. It means a return to Stamford Bridge for David Luiz, the man once described by England coach Gary Neville as a ‘PlayStation footballer’. Luiz, a member of Chelsea’s Champions League-winning team under Roberto di Matteo in 2012, was sold by Mourinho in May for a staggering £50m. Demba Ba celebrates after scoring during last season's Chelsea vs PSG match at Stamford Bridge . Although his relationship with Mourinho deteriorated in his final months at Stamford Bridge, the Brazil defender is guaranteed a warm reception when he returns to London. This is the draw Mourinho claimed he wanted when his team finished top of Group G with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Sporting Lisbon last week. PSG were beaten 3-1 in their final group game when the holy trinity — Messi, Neymar and Suarez — scored for Barcelona in the Nou Camp last week. Laurent Blanc’s French champions are struggling to find their rhythm and were beaten 1-0 by lowly Guingamp at the weekend. He will do well to still be in a job when they face Chelsea. Last season Chelsea were well-beaten in Paris, prompting Mourinho to shake hands with the entire PSG bench after Javier Pastore’s injury time goal made it 3-1. 13/5 Bayern Munich . 11/4 Real Madrid . 6/1 Barcelona . 7/1 Chelsea . 14/1 Man City . 18/1 Atletico Madrid . 22/1 Arsenal . 25/1 PSG . 28/1 Borussia Dortmund, Juventus . 50/1 Porto . 100/1 Bayer Leverkusen . 125/1 Monaco, Basle . 200/1 Shakhtar Donetsk . 250/1 Schalke . Six days later, when Chelsea got them back to the Bridge, Mourinho took off on a memorable touchline dash after substitute Demba Ba put them through on away goals with an 87th-minute strike. They were beaten in the semi-final by Atletico Madrid, but the latter stages of this tournament are the target for all three English teams. Arsenal, who finished second in their group behind Borussia Dortmund, have a decent chance of making progress. Monaco rely on the creaking bones of former Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho and then there is the enigma that is the former Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov up front. There was a touch of romance and more than a hint of pragmatism when Wenger asked for the Champions League gods to pit his recovering Arsenal side against his former club. He got his wish, but now they have to find a way through. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will come up against his former club Monaco in the round of 16 . Head here to Like MailOnline Sport's Facebook page." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Manchester City will play Barcelona for second consecutive season .\nCatalan side knocked City out 4-1 on aggregate in round of 16 last year .\nChelsea take on Paris Saint-Germain as David Luiz faces former club .\nArsenal play Monaco as Arsene Wenger faces his former club .\nDefending champions Real Madrid take on German side Schalke .\nFavourites Bayern Munich will play Shakhtar Donetsk .\nBayer Leverkusen face Atletico Madrid, Basle play Porto and Juventus take on Borussia Dortmund in other ties ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "It is known simply as the ‘Gateway to Jihad’. This is the wide open stretch of rugged Turkish border where an average of seven Britons a week are crossing over to Syria and Iraq. It is the same route used by the Cardiff trio who appeared on a jihad recruitment video, a one-time rapper, a computer hacker and one-time privately educated college boy – all of whom are now at the centre of British investigations as they boast on Twitter of their exploits. As the Mail witnessed, it is an alarmingly easy route to terror where border guards can turn a blind eye for as little as ten US dollars and an estimated 20 foreign recruits are travelling each day. Scroll down for video . The wide open stretch of rugged Turkish border where an average of seven Britons a week are crossing over to Syria and Iraq. The route is now dubbed the 'Jihad Express' or 'Gateway to Jihad' Smugglers and jihadists are able to breach the border seemingly at will with border guards turning a blind eye for 10 US dollars. An estimated 20 foreign recruits are travelling each day . One shopkeeper in Reyhanli, Turkey, said one bearded man walked in waving $50,000 (£30,000) in bundles of cash and bought a thousand 'magazine vests' for carrying spare AK47 rifle ammunition clips . Up to 1,000 Britons and UK residents have now joined the extremists spreading terror across Syria and Iraq – more than double as many as the Government admits, according to security sources. Disturbingly, intelligence agencies believe that the number of UK recruits travelling through this alarmingly open ‘gateway’ to IS strongholds of northern Syria is increasing since the self-proclaimed creation of a caliphate stretching from Syria to Iraq. It is no coincidence that virtually all the young radicalised Britons have joined up by crossing this porous, poorly policed Turkish border of mountain passes and plains without confronting security. The route is now dubbed the ‘Jihad Express’ or ‘Gateway to Jihad’. And crucially, it is from this border that up to 250 battle-hardened fighters are thought to have crossed on their return to the UK, posing a huge threat to those in the UK and a massive headache for the security services and police. The all-too-easy journey taken by home-grown fanatics from the UK to the increasingly barbaric civil war begins with them arriving in Turkey disguised often as British tourists enjoying a holiday. The frontier town Reyhanli, a bombed-out staging post for hundreds of fighters, where shop owner Abu Saleh said European jihadis buy hunting knives, sniper rifle sights, binoculars and desert camouflage fatigues before their journey across the border . An infrequent and ineffectual Turkish Army patrol along the porous border between Turkey and Syria near the border town of Reyhanli, one of the places British Jihadis cross with their Brothers-in-Arms to fight for ISIS . The well used track in the foreground leads to a river crossing and Syria beyond. At sunset, jihadis slip into Syria along the dusty trail, without ever encountering a border official . Like many of their fellow fighters, the three Cardiff school friends – gap-year student Nasser Muthana, 20, his brother Aseel, 17, and their friend Reyaad Khan, 20 – are said to have jetted-in on a tourist fight to Antalya, in southern Turkey, after paying for a one-week stay at a five-star spa resort. They apparently vanished at 7am the day after checking in. An inspection of their room revealed two abandoned suitcases and a discarded beard trimmer. A taxi driver said they had asked the fare to Konya in eastern Turkey, then taken a bus instead. A hotel source said MI6 agents came to take their abandoned belongings. Others simply use gleaming new Hatay airport, built just ten miles from the Syrian border. he masked man who killed American journalist James Foley in a brutal propaganda video spoke with a British accent . Once in eastern Turkey, British jihadis hook up with IS handlers and embark on spending sprees in local army equipment shops. In frontier town Reyhanli, a bombed-out staging post for hundreds of fighters, shop owner Abu Saleh said European jihadis buy hunting knives, sniper rifle sights, binoculars and desert camouflage fatigues. He said one bearded man walked in waving $50,000 (£30,000) in bundles of cash and bought a thousand ‘magazine vests’ for carrying spare AK47 rifle ammunition clips. At the nearby Miray Hotel, a busload of 30 Britons recently stayed on their way to Syria, the manager said. In another town on the tinderbox frontier, Kilis, a smuggler called Ibrahim said he drove five Britons dressed in Afghan garb over the line by simply bribing a border guard with ‘less than ten dollars’. The Mail has witnessed just how easy the crossing is. On a dry, dusty track that is one of the ancient smuggling routes criss-crossing over the hills to Syria, there is nothing but scraps of broken barbed wire marking the border. The path leads down to the Orontes river, which meanders through the valley of olive plantations, and on the other side is Syria. A Turkish army truck full of soldiers drove by. They barely glanced at a gaggle of smugglers from local villages who were busy carting oil drums and boxes of food and medicine down to the riverbank, to be pulled across on makeshift rafts. At sunset, jihadis slip into Syria the same way, without ever encountering a border official. Similar scenes unfold at hundreds of unguarded points along a border that stretches 560 mountainous miles. The Cardiff trio who appeared on a jihad recruitment video - Reyaad Khan, left, Abu Muthana Al Yemeni, centre and Abu Bara' Al Hindi, right - all used the 'Gateway to Jihad' Abu Abdullah al-Britani (left) and Abu Hussain . al-Britani are just two of the British nationals understood to be . fighting in Syria. Up to 1,000 British residents and nationals have now . joined the extremists . Former aspiring rapper Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary from London is among those thought to be fighting in Syria. Up to 250 fighters are thought to have used the 'Jihad Express' on their return route to Britain . ‘When they cross over, they kneel and cry, they weep,’ said one smuggler. ‘They believe this land, Syria, is where God’s judgment will come to pass.’ Among those who have made it across is apparently a ‘blond-haired, blue-eyed, British heart surgeon’ running an IS field hospital and going by the nom de guerre ‘Abu Osama al-Brittani’. Ahmed Al-Kateed, who fled the civil war to live in Turkey, said: ‘I went back to Syria because an Italian mother paid me to retrieve her dead son’s body. Near Aleppo, I met six British fighters and one of them was this white British doctor.’ He said the ‘surgeon’ told him he had abandoned a £120,000-a-year job in the NHS and bought himself a top-of-the-range AK47. Keeping tabs on the fanatics is an uphill struggle for intelligence services. Such is IS’s network of contacts and use of social media that recruits are told how to leave Britain – always travelling to Turkey via other countries to avoid suspicion at UK borders and using a variety of methods of travel – who to contact in Turkey and which hotels and safe houses to use. The Kent Hotel in the Turkish border town of Reyhanli, one of the places British Jihadis stay with their Brothers-in-Arms, before being taken into neighbouring Syria to fight . One of the Turkish regional airports, this one at Gaziantep, one of the places British Jihadis are welcomed before crossing the border into Syria and beyond . The bus station in the Turkish border town of Kilis, one of the places British Jihadis are welcomed - they often travel through other countries before arriving in Turkey to throw security forces off their trail . Once in accommodation they make contact with a telephone number or email address and, usually, within 48 hours they are picked up and taken across the border to IS training camps. In Hatay province, which borders Syria, governor Celalettin Lekesiz dismisses all talk of foreign fighters as ‘urban legends’. But a leaked secret memo he wrote to his superiors, seen by the Mail, reveals the embarrassing truth that hundreds of fighters have been thumbing their noses at his border guards. His memo speaks in tones of panic, and says that, on March 15 this year for example, 150 armed men sneaked across the border, staying en-route at the Kent Hotel in Reyhanli. A people smuggler who claims to have taken British Jihadis across the border from Kilis in Turkey into Syria to fight speaks to reporter Sam Greenhill . Reporter Sam Greenhill, pictured left near the lawless Turkish border, discovered that the Islamic State used meeting points like the one pictured right to ensure recruits were swiftly taken across the border to Syria . The Turkish border town of Reyhanli, where recruits are placed in in accommodation, where IS fighters make contact with a telephone number or email address . Unofficial operations are on-going to track the militants in the border area, but Turkey has been reluctant to stop anyone from crossing. For months they have allowed weapons and supplies destined for recognised Syrian opposition groups to cross and European governments have been frustrated that little appears to have been done to stop the jihadis. A large force of jihadis is reported to be moving towards the border. Their goal is to provide a guaranteed gateway through the 130-mile frontier. If that happens, it will make the ‘Jihad Express’ even simpler." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The 'Gateway to Jihad' is along an open stretch of rugged Turkish border .\nEstimated 20 foreign recruits use it to cross into Syria and Iraq every day .\nThere, border guards turn a blind eye for as little as 10 US dollars .\nNumber of UK recruits has increased since creation of the 'Jihad Express'\nUp to 1,000 Britons and UK residents have now joined the extremists .\nAnd up to 250 fighters are thought to have crossed on their return to the UK ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The number of children being put up for adoption has fallen dramatically because social services are misinterpreting judicial guidance, it has been claimed. Despite recent official figures which showed a record rise in youngsters being successfully adopted, experts fear the numbers being put forward have almost halved over the past year. They blame the decrease - some 47 per cent, according to umbrella group the Adoption Leadership Board (ALB) - on fears over a High Court judgement from last year which highlighted concerns with too speedy adoptions. Recent figures showed a record rise in children being successfully adopted, but experts fear numbers have halved in the past year. File photo . Edward Timpson, the Children and Families Minister, said last night: ‘The last year has seen a record high in the number of adoptions - this means thousands more of our most vulnerable children are finding the loving and permanent homes they need. ‘However, we’ve also seen a decrease in the number of children placed for adoption, because of a misinterpretation of the law following a number of significant judgements by the courts. ‘The new guidance published today by the Adoption Leadership Board will help make clear the law around the correct interpretation of these complex cases and ensure the right decisions are being made each and every time.’ Education Secretary Nicky Morgan said a campaign for more adoption was starting to bear fruit . Official figures published in September showed the number of children completing the adoption process in England had increased by 25 per cent to a record 5,000 in a single year. The news was celebrated by Education Secretary Nicky Morgan as proof that a campaign for more adoption by her predecessor in the role, Michael Gove, who was himself adopted, was starting to bear fruit. But last night, the ALB described what it said was a 47 per cent fall in children being put forward for adoption by local authorities as ‘alarming’. They said they were concerned that gains made in successfully placing children with new families were now at risk of being ‘reversed’. Its chairman, former Barnardo’s boss Sir Martin Narey, now the Government’s adoption tsar, issued emergency guidance to social services insisting that the law on adoptions had not changed despite a High Court judgment issued a year ago which highlighted concerns about the drive to speed up adoption. Figures from the ALB showed the number of local authority decisions that a child should be adopted fell from 1,830 in the three months to September last year to 960 in the three months to June, a drop of 47 per cent. According to the board, the fall is in part an over-reaction to remarks by Sir James Munby, the President of the High Court Family Division, who attacked the ‘anodyne and empty’ arguments for enforced adoption presented at family courts, and accused social workers of paying lip service to the law, which says a child should be separated from its parents only in the most serious cases. He said in September: ‘Sloppy practice must stop. It is simply unacceptable in a forensic context where the issues are so grave and the stakes, for both child and parent, so high.’ He also criticised the ‘recurrent inadequacy of the analysis and reasoning’ used to support adoption and said four appeals in the last ten days of July alone had raised concerns. Applications for court orders allowing a child to be placed for adoption have fallen by more than a third . One ‘lamentable’ case at Brent council in north London failed because of poor social work evidence and weak reasoning by a judge, he said. Sir James, sitting in London’s Court of Appeal, was speaking as he rejected an appeal into the adoption of two children in Essex. He said ‘lurking behind’ the case were ‘serious concerns and misgivings’ about how family courts approach the issue of adoption. Hugh Thornberry, a member of the ALBd and chief executive of the charity Adoption UK, told the Daily Telegraph last night: ‘What we are concerned about [is] that we will see a reversal of the progress that was being made. ‘What we are seeing here… is what we believe to be an over-reaction and a misunderstanding of Appeal Court judgments; we are trying to do everything we can to address that.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Recent official figures showed record rise in youngsters being adopted .\nBut experts fear the numbers being put forward have halved in past year .\nBlame decrease on fears over High Court judgement which highlighted concerns with speedy adoptions ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The skies of Britain will turn red in just over a month's time as more than 4,000 beacons are lit across the land to celebrate the Queen's six decades on the throne. In what is set to be a memorable moment her majesty will trigger the lighting of the final beacon by placing a huge crystal into a specially designed pod at a concert given in her honour. Big name stars including Stevie Wonder, JLS and Sir Elton John will perform in the shadows of Buckingham Palace before the Queen steps on to the stage in front of a crowd of thousands to light the last beacon near the mall at 10.30pm on June 4. Fiery: . More than 4,000 beacons will be ignited around the world. Some will be . in the form of bonfires, some will be like this one lit by Prince Edward . to . celebrate the 200th anniversary of the battle of Trafalgar . Bruno Peek, Pageantmaster of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee . beacons, said the number of communities who had registered to hold celebration . bonfires was 'truly amazing' and easily surpassed the 2,012 they hoped to . attract. Mr Peek, who organised the Golden Jubilee beacons in 2002, . delivered the crystal to the Tower of London last night during a lavish . ceremony. He said: 'Our aim was to light 2,012 beacons because . 2,012 have never been lit before, but by the end of the night we will have over . 4,000 - that's truly amazing. 'Last night was the closing date for the beacons and the . number came to 3,986 but I've been emailed a spread sheet with 40 more. 'The beacons will be lit from around the world on Monday, . June 4 from Tonga to the Falkland Island and Malta to Kenya.' The network of beacons that will criss-cross the UK will . be placed on historic landmarks, hill-top vantage points and famous mountains. Sparkling: This huge diamond which was delivered to the Tower of London yesterday will be used by the Queen to trigger the final beacon in the celebrations of her Diamond Jubilee . On Hadrian's Wall 60 beacons will be lit in sequence - . one for each year of the Queen's reign. The highest peaks of the UK's four nations will be lit up . to mark the 60-year milestone by teams from four charities. Forces charity Help for Heroes will conquer Ben Nevis in . Scotland, Walking With The Wounded will climb Snowdon in Wales, Cancer Research . UK plan to scale England's Scafell Pike, while Field of Life take on Northern . Ireland's highest peak of Slieve Donard in the Mourne mountain range in County . Down. There will also be beacons on the battlements of the . Tower of London, at St James's Palace, Lambeth Palace, on the parapet of Windsor . Castle, on the Long Walk in Windsor Great Park, at Sandringham, as well as at . Balmoral, Edinburgh's Palace of Holyroodhouse and at Killyleagh Castle in . Northern Ireland. The Treetops Hotel in the Aberdare national park in Kenya . - where the Queen was told by the Duke of Edinburgh in 1952 her father George . VI had died and she was now monarch - will also light a beacon. Fire wall: There will be 60 beacons lit in sequence along Hadrian's Wall - one for each year of the Queen's reign . There will be beacons on the parapet of Windsor Castle as well as along the Long Walk . Mr Peek delivered the diamond-shaped crystal to the Tower . at the head of the massed bands of the Sea Cadets. Two original works were performed in the grounds of the . famous fortress - a bugle fanfare called Diamond Salute written by cadets from . Portland and a march - Cadets on Parade - composed by 16-year-old Leading Cadet . Holly Frazer-Morris, from Sutton Coldfield. Four Yeoman Warders escorted him to the Broad Walk, where . he handed the diamond to Lord Dannatt, the former head of the Army, now . Constable of the Tower. It was delivered on a tasselled cushion, surrounded by a . crown gilded with 22-carat gold, both designed for the event. The Pageantmaster told the peer: 'I bring you the Jubilee . crystal diamond for safe keeping here at the Tower of London in readiness for . Her Majesty to use it to light the national beacon.' The crystal will go on public display in the 11th century . white tower until it is taken to Buckingham Palace on June 4." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Elton John, JLS and Stevie Wonder to play at special concert in Queen's honour .\nBeacons will go up on historic landmarks like Hadrian's Wall and St James' Palace ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Trying to save the dog, the good Samaritan then needed to be saved himself . A good Samaritan had to be pulled from a freezing river after risking his own life to save a stranger's dog. The well-meaning 51-year-old man jumped into the icy water in Northumberland to try save a dog which was in trouble. But things soon took a turn for the worse when the good Samaritan himself began to drown - other park-goers ran to find buoys to throw to him. An unidentified good Samaritan jumped into freezing temperatures to save a stranger's dog from the icy waters of the River Wansbeck in Morpeth, Northumberland on the weekend . People then rushed to drag the man from the River Wansbeck in Morpeth, while others looked on anxiously. He then had to be helped to safety by passers-by, who threw buoys after the freezing conditions in the river took hold . Witnesses said it took around ten minutes for the man to be hoisted to . safety before the emergency services arrived to assess his condition. The man was taken to Wansbeck Hospital to be checked over while the dog emerged safe and sound. Police warned people not to go into icy water in any circumstances. Sergeant Niall Mackel, from Northumberland Area Command, said: ‘Although . this person was trying to help another member of the public by rescuing . their dog, this only serves to highlight the dangers of going into open . water. ‘Particularly with the recent freezing temperatures which can lead to even strong swimmers getting into difficulty. ‘We would always warn people against going into open water and to . contact emergency services so that they aren't endangering their own . lives in attempting a rescue. ‘Fortunately this didn't result in tragic consequences and I extend my . thanks to those people who assisted this gentleman prior to emergency . services arrival.’ John Phillips, from Morpeth, Northumberland, took pictures of the rescue while he was in the park with his son, Cameron, seven. The 38-year-old coach builder said: ‘I was down at the park in Morpeth . sledging with my son and I saw someone running with a buoy. ‘People were saying 'what is it, what is it?' and I looked along the . promenade and there was a man with two buoys wrapped around him with a . rope around them. ‘They were trying to pull him out of the water. ‘There was a woman shouting and everyone was wondering what was going on. ‘The ambulance, police and fire brigade came but the man was already out . by then. It was the public that got him out of the water.’ The man was taken to Wansbeck hospital while the dog emerged safe and sound . Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service said three fire engines and their . Swiftwater Rescue team were sent to the scene but the man was already . in the care of paramedics. Temperatures plummeted to well below freezing on Saturday night with heavy snow fall causing delays around the region's roads." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Trying to save the dog, the good Samaritan then needed to be saved himself .\nDuring all the kerfuffle, the dog emerged from the water safe and sound .\nDo you know the good Samaritan? Email us at: [email protected] ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The cast of EastEnders have become the latest in a string of celebrities to take part in new viral dance craze - the Harlem Shake. The web phenomenon is sweeping the globe - with Victoria's Secret models, Premiership football clubs, and the Norwegian army all putting their spin on the new move. Now, in a rare moment of fun for the gloomy soap, the BBC has joined the party - with Himesh Patel and Ricky Norwood, also known as Tamwar and Fatboy, taking centre stage. Scroll down to watch . The BBC has joined the Harlem Shake party - with Himesh Patel and Ricky Norwood, also known as Tamwar and Fatboy, taking centre stage . The new dance craze is sweeping the globe - with Victoria's Secret models, Premiership football clubs, and the Norwegian army all putting their spin on the new move . The pair begin to shake and gyrate as the music builds - before Tamwar takes to the floor to flail his arms around - somewhat erratically . As the music starts Tamwar - wearing a helmet - and Fatboy can be seen slowly coming into shot. The pair then begin to shake and gyrate as the music builds - before Tamwar takes to the floor to flail his arms around - somewhat erratically. They then appear to have a kind of dance off as Fatboy launches into some energetic body popping. A cast of extras - in bizarre costumes - dance about in the background in the internet advert for the BBC One show. The concept of the new craze is simple - the videos are about 30 seconds long and set to Harlem Shake by New York DJ Baauer. The pair then appear to have a kind of dance off as Fatboy launched into some energetic body popping . A cast of extras - in bizarre costumes - dance about in the background in the internet advert for the BBC One show . The concept of the new craze is simple - the videos are about 30 seconds long and set to Harlem Shake by New York DJ Baauer . Each clip tends to begin with one person dancing alone for the first 15 seconds while everyone else in the room ignores them. Then, as the bass line drops, everyone goes wild. The BBC video, which has been posted on YouTube, has already attracted 48,594 views on the site. Many of the performers wear facemasks or helmets, strange costumes and fancy dress - there is commonly someone dancing in their underwear. Last year saw huge success for K-pop rapper Psy, thanks to his smash hit Gangnam Style. But unlike Gangnam Style there are no specific dance moves. Most dancers perform crotch thrusts, waves their arms up and down, or stand on their hands. Office workers, university students, friends and firemen have all made their own short video clips and posted them on YouTube. Some performers have even taken to the snow wearing little clothing to perform the famous dance. A version apparently performed by Norwegian soldiers has been one of the most popular. The Harlem Shake phenomenon has been around since the 1980s, but it was this recent meme which has catapulted it into mainstream culture across the world." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "EastEnders cast latest in a string of celebrities to do new viral dance craze .\nCharacters Tamwar and Fatboy take centre stage .\nExtras - in bizarre costumes - dance about in background in internet advert ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "They're both famous singers who have lent their powerful voices to James Bond films. And it seems the Oscars' stage wasn't big enough to accommodate larger-and-life divas Adele and Dame Shirley Bassey, at least at the same time. Instead of the two songstresses dueting or sharing the stage, each performed her theme song separately during Sunday night's ceremony. Scroll down for video . Battle of the divas: Adele and Dame Shirley Bassey separately sang James Bond theme songs during Sunday night's Oscar ceremony . Shirley performed first, singing . Goldfinger nearly 50 years since she first recorded the song for the . 1964 Bond film of the same name. And the 76-year-old proved she is still every inch the talented diva that she's known for. The Welsh singer brought the house down when she belted out the iconic tune, receiving a standing ovation at the end. A true star: Dame Shirley brought down the house with her rendition of James Bond theme son Goldfinger during Sunday night's Oscars ceremony . She's still got it: The 76-year-old looked far younger than her years in her sparkling gold gown and youthful energy on stage . The dame from Tiger Bay looked far . younger than her years in a tight-fitting floor-length glittering gold . gown. She accessorised with a thick gold necklace and gold earrings. Her short hair was stylishly coiffed and she further upped the glamorous factor with her deep red lipstick. The . Diamonds Are Forever singer was animated and passionate, spreading her . arms wide and displaying a face full of emotion during her performance. The diamonds are hers: The Welsh singer said, 'I'll be wearing my own jewels, I'm not borrowing them. I own them' Adele appeared onstage later in the ceremony to sing Skyfall, the theme to the most recent Bond film of the same name. The 24-year-old - more than 50 years Shirley's junior- sung the Oscar-nominated song with typical aplomb, accompanied by an orchestra and an all-male choir. The British star looked gorgeous in a sparkling gold-and-black Burberry dress that fell below the knee, paired with glittering silver heels. Her blonde hair was full and voluminous as it tumbled in curls over her shoulder. Later in the ceremony, Adele was awarded the Oscar for Best Original Score for Skyfall, which means she pulled off an amazing hat-trick having won a Golden Globe, a Grammy, and now an Oscar, and she's only 24 years old. Superstar: Adele performed the theme song to Skyfall, for which she won later in the evening for Best Original Score . The full works: Adele was accompanied by an orchestra, choir and light display during her performance of Skyfall . Big voice: Adele belted out her rendition of the song that she co-wrote . Gorgeous: The 24-year-old looked stunning in her sparkling gown and perfectly coiffed hair . While 007 themes have long been a beloved movie tradition, . they've never before won an Oscar. Three previous Bond tunes were nominated: For Your Eyes Only, Nobody Does It Better, and Live and Let Die. The Oscar extends Adele's award show dominance, leaving . only an Emmy eluding her of the major American awards. She accepted the Oscar . with producer Paul Epworth, with whom she wrote the lyrics and composed the . music. Win! Adele gets a hug before going onstage to accept her Oscar for Best Original Score . Thank you! Adele accepts the Oscar from Chicago stars Richard Gere, Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Queen Latifah . Hat-trick: The singer has now won a Golden Globe, a Grammy and an Oscar, and she is only 24 years old . Later, it was like a summit of divas as Barbra Streisand, Shirley and Adele bonded over shepherds pie at the Oscar Governors Ball. The three stars were at one of the prime banquets at the star-studded ball held after the Oscar ceremony. Streisand and Adele sat opposite each other in a circular banquet divided into a quartet. Shirley skipped over to huddle with Streisand before hugging Adele and posing with the Oscar she won for best song. Like . the old days: Barbra Streisand performed her classic song Memories . during the Oscars ceremony. Later, she, Adele and Shirley bonded at the . Oscar Governors Ball . 'We Bond girls stick together' said Shirley as Adele placed the golden statuette in her hands. 'Here, hold that', said Adele to Shirley. 'I'm thrilled for her, thrilled she won.She's such a star with such a gorgeous voice,' said Shirley of Adele. Adele was equally admiring and said she was excited to have been on the same show as Dame Shirley. The three divas left together and said they were heading for the Vanity Fair Party at the Sunset Marquee on Sunset Boulevard. Singing separately: Shirley Bassey revealed to . the Mail's Baz Bamigboye that she won't be singing her Bond song . alongside Adele on the Oscars stage . Making her entrance: The singer looked confident in her Burberry frock with embellished detailing . Making . Friends: Adele greeted Jennifer Aniston, who stunned in her red . Valentino gown, as she mingled on the carpet on her way in . Before performing, Adele walked the red carpet in a bespoke Jenny Packham dress. While walking on the red carpet prior to the ceremony, Shirley said that she would be performing 'my Bond song and Adele will be singing hers'. The dame said it was 'the thrill of a lifetime' to be performing at her first Oscar show. She added: 'I'll be wearing my own jewels, I'm not borrowing them. I own them'. On the carpet she wore a black Isabel Christianson gown . but will change into a gold one for the show. 'It matches the song', she said. Bassey added that she works out every day in the gym and watches . what she eats. Quick change! Adele changed into yet another black dress as she joined Barbra Streisand and Shirley Bassey at the Oscars Governors Ball . Having a good old chat: Adele and Barbara led the conversation as Shirley listened in ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Adele awarded Oscar for Best Original Score for Skyfall ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "This dilapidated mansion is the last symbol of Prince Andrew’s failed marriage to Sarah Ferguson and has been left to decay seven years after the prince sold it for £15million. To make matters worse the grand country house gifted by the Queen to her second son as a wedding gift is now under the Heathrow flight path where planes pass over it every few minutes. 12-bedroom Sunninghill Park in Berkshire, which is only around 30 years oFld, is a shadow of its former splendour and now has broken windows and boarded-up entrances. Dubbed SouthYork because it resembles Southfork, the ranch-house in TV’s Dallas, the Duke of York sold it to Kazakh businessman Timur Kulibayev in 2007. Scroll down for video . Royal ruin: 12-bedroom Sunninghill Park in Berkshire, which is only around 30 years old, is a shadow of its former self and is now under the Heathrow flight path . Grand: The house was designed by Sir James Dunbar-Nasmith, who also created a development on the Queen's Balmoral estate . All change: Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson at the Berkshire site as it was built after their marriage. 30 years on they have split up and the once grand house sold off . He paid more than £3million above the £12million asking price but since then it has become close to derelict and could be demolished after the local council gave permission nine months ago. Designed by Sir James Dunbar-Nasmith, who also created a development on the Balmoral estate, ‘SouthYork’ was given to Andrew after his marriage in 1986. The Duchess of York lived on there with daughters Beatrice and Eugenie following the divorce in 1996, but moved out in 2006 and joined Andrew at his home Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park. It was sold a year later but has become an expensive ruin and worse it is now being bombarded by noisy Jumbo jets coming in to land at Heathrow. Bosses at the airport recently switched the flight-path for incoming aircraft . Former glory: Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson's crumbling marital home was not always a blot on the landscape . Gift: 'SouthYork’ was given to Andrew by the Queen after his marriage to Sarah Ferguson in 1986 but less than 30 years on it has fallen into disrepair and due for demolition . Compounded: Not only has the house become decrepit and unloved it is now under the Heathrow flight path, which has sparked fury among locals . Mossed over: The mansion's tennis court is in a very poor state seven years after it was sold to a Kazakh businessman for £3million above asking price . Past life: Ms Ferguson lived on there with daughters Beatrice and Eugenie following the divorce in 1996, but moved out in 2006 . The new flight-path is part of a trial started by the National Air Traffic Services in August which will last five months. The experiment is also to be repeated next year. An online petition set up by villagers in Ascot to stop the trial had today reached 5,500 signatures. Neighbours told how the latest blight on the once grand mansion saw planes cruising over every two minutes, as low as 5,000 feet, with noise levels of 78 decibels being recorded. 'It's terrible - huge jumbo jets fly right over our rooftops and it's so, so noisy,' said one neighbour, who declined to be named. In December last near the current owner was granted planning permission tor replace the former royal home with a larger six bedroom house, with a further eight bedrooms for staff. The new design, that was created by architects Hok, will include a family living room, drawing room, formal dining room, study and sitting rooms for children and the master suite. A 25 metre indoor swimming pool to the south of the house to replace the current outdoor pool. The planning permission granted by Bracknell Forest Borough Council expires in December 2016 if work has not begun on the new property. Another resident, who described the noise from the planes as 'hellish' said of the plans for the Duke and Duchess's former home: 'We thought it might be happening this summer but obviously not. We've heard nothing since the planning application was submitted. 'It's going to be good if it goes because the history goes with it. It had lovely grounds and staff but it was never a place of great beauty.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "12-bedroom Sunninghill Park in Berkshire, which is only around 30 years old, is now under Heathrow flight path .\nDubbed SouthYork because it resembles Southfork, the ranch-house in TV’s Dallas, it was sold for £15m in 2007 .\nThe Queen gave the mansion as a gift to the Duke of York and Sarah Ferguson after marriage in 1986 .\nDuchess of York lived there with daughters Beatrice and Eugenie following the divorce in 1996, but moved out in 2006 .\nSince then it has fallen into disrepair and the council gave permission for it to be demolished nine months ago ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Sir Alex Ferguson earned a staggering £2,165,000 from Manchester United between October 2013 and June last year in his role as £100,000-a-day ‘global ambassador’ for the club. The figure, first revealed by Sportsmail, is officially declared in club accounts recently lodged at Companies House and confirms the 73-year-old Scot’s long association with United remains highly lucrative for him. The same accounts show Sir Bobby Charlton was also paid by United in 2013-14 for ‘consultancy services’, although he made just £105,000. Sir Alex Ferguson, pictured at the unveiling of a road named after him, earned moe than £2m in eight months . Ferguson's role as 'global ambassador' after retiring as Manchester United manager has been lucrative . Ferguson (right) travels the world, and his duties have included the unveiling of Park Ji-sung as ambassador . Ferguson ended his 26-year managerial association with the club two years ago but has reaped the rewards of such a successful spell as boss. United have always understood the Scot’s immense value as a global figure in terms of their ever-expanding commercial operation. Ferguson travels the world in his role, with duties including the unveiling of Park Ji-sung as an ambassador at the club in October. As a manager, Ferguson was hugely successful, pictured lifting the 2012-13 Premier League trophy . Sir Bobby Charlton (right) also made £105,000 in 2013-14 for his ambassadorial role at Manchester United . David Moyes' pay-off was revealed to be £4.89m in the club's annual accounts, logged recently . United have also confirmed that the pay-off for David Moyes and his staff was £4,892,000. Moyes was sacked after just eight months in charge after succeeding Ferguson – the lack of Champions League football this season key in the decision to part ways. Phil Neville – brought in from Everton by Moyes – also left at the end of last season and took up a punditry job at the BBC. Jimmy Lumsden and Steve Round, both allies of the now Real Sociedad manager, were also given their marching orders by the club." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Sir Alex Ferguson stepped down as Manchester United manager in 2013 .\nHe took up an ambassadorial role and earned £2.17m in eight months .\nSir Bobby Charlton also picked up £105,000 for his ambassador work .\nDavid Moyes' Manchester United pay-off was recorded as £4,892,000 ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The RAF commander who ordered the controversial fire-bombing of Dresden which killed an estimated 25,000 civilians during World War II said he would do it again in a long lost interview filmed 30 years after the end of the conflict. Former marshal of the Royal Air Force, Sir Arthur 'Bomber' Harris, gave the green light for the 1945 bombing which reduced the city in Saxony, Germany, to rubble. The attack was widely criticised because of 'blanket bombing' which hit civilian areas as well as military targets - killing thousands of innocents. But the newly-discovered interview with . Sir Arthur, which was filmed in 1977 and will be aired for the first . time on the BBC tonight, shows the RAF chief defending his decision. Scroll down to watch video . Commander: Air Marshal Arthur 'Bomber' Harris, who planned the majority of the RAF's night raids during World War II, is seen at work in his office . Casualties: Around 25,000 people were killed by Allied bombers over the course of two night raids on the city of Dresden in Saxony, Germany, in February 1945 . Fresh evidence: Footage of Air Arthur Harris being interviewed by Air Vice Marshal Tony Mason has emerged 36 years after it was filmed . And the chief commander of the Bomber Command tells his interviewer, Air Vice Marshal Tony Mason, that he would do it again if he had to. He said: 'If I had to have the same time again I would do the same again, but I hope I wouldn’t have to.' Sir Arthur then adds: 'I hope it’s been of some use, for future generations in keeping them out of these riots. It never does anybody any good.' During the interview, Mason discusses how many felt the Dresden attack was 'a city too far'. However . Harris stood his ground saying: 'The bombers kept over a million fit . Germans out of the German army… Manning the anti-aircraft defences; . making the ammunition, and doing urgent repairs, especially tradesmen.' Interview: Sir Arthur said he would still make the same decision to bomb Dresden if given his time again . Reduced to rubble: The 'blanket bombing' of Dresden was widely criticised as civilian areas were hit as well as military targets . Destruction: The capital of Saxony was left in ruins after the Allied air bombings with the Town Hall, pictured in the background, reduced to a shell of a building . Harris also countered the myth that area bombing was his idea - claiming it was already Government policy. He said: 'I lived in a shower of directives from the day I took over to the last day of war. 'The . directive when I took over was that I wasn't to specifically aim at . anything unless ordered to do so and to blast the German cities as a . whole.' Air Marshall Arthur Harris, Head of the RAF Bomber Command, said it was Government policy not to bomb specific targets . Mason asked . Harris why he was ordered to bomb whole cities rather than specific Nazi . targets. In response, Harris said: 'They came to the conclusion that . they weren’t hitting very much and they didn’t have very much to hit . things with…' Sir Arthur, who died in 1984 aged 91, refused a peerage because his men were denied a campaign medal. The Bomber Command, which suffered the highest casualty rate of any British unit, losing 55,573 of its 125,000 men, eventually got a memorial last year. It was erected despite numerous objections from German politicians. Bomber Command veteran Doug Radcliffe, 89, who is now secretary of the Bomber Command Association, backed his former commander. He . told the Daily Express: 'Our raids meant there were 10,000 88mm . anti-aircraft guns pointing up to the sky instead of at our troops and . the Russians. 'Dresden was a major centre for the manufacture of opticals, such as gun sights and binoculars.' He added: 'After Dresden we lost another 700 bombers, and London was being hit by V2s which nobody could fight against.' It . was initially claimed that up to 250,000 civilians lost their lives in . the Dresden bombings but an official report released after the war . showed the casualty figure was in fact closer to 25,000. Over two days and nights in February 1945 British and American bombers turned the city into a sea of flames and rubble. Air raids: Dresden can be seen in flames following allied bombings in February 1945 . Restoration: Residents can be seen working on the removal of debris from Dresden's Muenzgasse street in 1952 . The victims - mostly women and children - died in savage firestorms whipped up by the intense heat of 2,400 tons of high explosive and 1,500 tons of incendiary bombs. The newly-found footage will shed more light on Dresden and the actions of the RAF during World War Two. Professor Richard Aldrich, University of Warwick, said: 'It’s interesting because it’s not done immediately after the second world war, it’s done at a time when there have already been several waves of interpretation about Bomber Command, about Harris himself and so one not only gets his memories which are still clearly quite fresh, but also is commentary on those different interpretations. 'It’s a multi-layered interview and all the more interesting for it.' Sir Arthur Harris was appointed commander-in-chief of The Bomber Command - the unit responsible for defending Britain from aerial attacks and bombing enemy targets - in 1942. In the early part of the war, the Bomber Command’s raids had little effect. The bombers only flew at night to reduce the danger of being shot down, but with primitive navigation equipment, this made it difficult to identify and hit a small target. In 1941, it was decided that The Bomber Command would target entire industrial cities - known as area or blanket bombing. This policy was endorsed by Churchill and formally adopted in early 1942 as Sir Arthur took the helm of The Bomber Command. Harris said at the start of the bombing campaign that he was unleashing a whirlwind on Germany. Working class housing areas were targeted because they had a higher density and firestorms were more likely. This disrupted the German workforce and the Germans capability of producing more weapons. The plan was highly controversial even before it started, but the Cabinet thought bombing was the only option available to attack Germany directly as a major invasion of the continent was years away. The Soviets were also demanding that the Western Allies do something to relieve the pressure on the Eastern Front. Brave: The Bomber Command, pictured, lost more soldiers than other unit during WWII . Dresden was one of the cities targeted with 'area bombings'. Around 25,000 civilians were killed by allied bombs dropped over the course of two days in February 1945. The tactic has been strongly criticised leading to accusations of war crimes. The Bomber Command suffered the . highest casualty rate of any British unit - losing 55,573 of its 125,000 . men. After opposition from German politicians, a memorial to The Bomber Command was finally unveiled in Green Park, London, last year. Tribute: The memorial to The Bomber that was unveiled in Green Park, London, last year . VIDEO: Excerpt from Bomber Harris interview that has surfaced from the MOD ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Sir Arthur 'Bomber' Harris was the RAF chief of The Bomber Command .\nDresden bombings sparked controversy after 25,000 civilians died in attack .\nBut newly-discovered video shows RAF chief saying he would do it again .\nThe Arthur Harris .\ninterview will be aired on Inside Out on BBC1 West and West .\nMidlands at 7.30pm tonight and on BBC iPlayer." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "In 2006, Pluto lost its status as a planet when other bodies in the solar system of similar or greater size were found. The decision to demote it to a ‘dwarf planet’ by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) at the time was highly contentious - and it now seems many still want its planet status reinstated. In a debate where experts presented cases for and against the decision, it was found that most people in the audience still wanted Pluto to be a planet. In a debate held last week at the Harvard-Smithsonian Centre for Astrophysics in Massachusetts most people still wanted Pluto to be a planet. Three experts gave their arguments for and against Pluto being a planet and audience members then gave their decision - with most wanting Pluto to still be a planet (shown) The debate was held last week at the Harvard-Smithsonian Centre for Astrophysics in Cambridge, Massachusetts. During the event three experts explained their own reasoning for thinking Pluto was or wasn’t a planet reports Astrobiology Magazine. And the audience members were then asked to vote on which argument they thought was best. According to the IAU, a cosmic body must satisfy three conditions before it can be classified as a planet. The first is that it must be in orbit around the sun, and not be the satellite of another planet. Second, it must have sufficient mass to form a spherical shape under its own gravity. And finally it must have cleared the neighbourhood around its orbit. The latter was the condition that lost Pluto its planet status. This is because it orbits in the Kuiper Belt at the outer edge of the solar system, where many other icy rocks and worlds orbit in its vicinity. Dr Gareth Williams of the Minor Planet Centre defended the original IAU decision in 2006 and said Pluto should not be a planet as it had not cleared the path in its orbit - one of the prerequisites for a planet, as decided in 2006. Science historian Dr Owen Gingerich argued that, for historical and cultural reasons, Pluto should be a planet. And Dr Dimitar Sasselov, director of the Harvard Origins of Life Initiative agreed with Dr Gingerich, but for the reason that any lump of matter large enough to form a sphere around a star should be classified as a planet. When put to the vote, the majority of the audience - which consisted of experts and members of the general public - agreed with Dr Sasselov, who’s definition would also help classify exoplanets. The vote isn't official, although it does highlight the continued public disapproval of Pluto being demoted. However, if Pluto was still a planet it would cause a number of complications. Namely, several other bodies of a similar or greater size such as Ceres and Eris were found, and it is estimated there may be hundreds more Pluto-sized objects in the outer solar system. Reinstating Pluto, therefore, could ultimately lead to our solar system not being a small family of eight easily identifiable planets, but a complicated system of dozens of obscure worlds extending far beyond the orbit of Neptune. In July 2015, New Horizons will become the first spacecraft ever to visit Pluto (illustration shown). In 2006 Pluto lost its status as a planet when other bodies of a similar size were found in the solar system. Had it remained a planet, the family of planets in the solar system would likely have to be expanded to several dozen . The latest vote isn't official, but highlights the public continued disapproval of Pluto's demotion to 'dwarf planet' status. Shown here is the most detailed view to date of the entire surface of the dwarf planet Pluto as constructed from multiple NASA Hubble Space Telescope photographs taken from 2002 to 2003 ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Pluto lost its status as a planet in 2006 when other bodies of a similar size were found in the solar system .\nLast week, during a debate at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, people voted to reinstate its planet status .\nThree experts gave their arguments for and against Pluto being a planet .\nAudience members then voted on which argument they thought was best .\nThe vote isn't official, but highlights the public continued disapproval of Pluto's demotion to 'dwarf planet' status .\nIn July, the New Horizons craft will become the first mission to visit Pluto ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Soldiers from Commonwealth countries have been banned from joining Britain’s Armed Forces unless they have lived here for five years. The residency test, which came into force yesterday, will prevent overseas recruits joining immediately as they do now. The Ministry of Defence reinstated the requirement, which was scrapped in 1998, as it attempts to reduce the size of the military by nearly 30,000 troops. Cutbacks: Commonwealth citizens will be require to have lived in Britain for five years before they are eligible to join the Armed Forces . Recruits from Commonwealth countries have a long and distinguished history of serving in the Armed Forces. In the First World War, 1.2million men from the Indian Army fought alongside the Allies with 74,000 losing their lives. Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, and South Africa all lent troops during World War Two. And Britain's Commonwealth companions have proved to be brave in the battlefield. Johnson Beharry, pictured above, originally from Grenada, was awarded the Victoria Cross for his valour while serving in Iraq. Others to have been given the highest military honour include two Australians Keith Payne and Rayene Stewart Simpson for their actions in the Vietnam War. But the controversial move could lead . to accusations of betrayal because Commonwealth troops have shed blood . for the UK on the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan – as well as in . previous conflicts such as the two world wars. In the past decade 24 Commonwealth soldiers have been killed in conflict. Dozens more have been wounded. If the rules had been in place when . Sergeant Johnson Beharry arrived in Britain from the Caribbean island of . Grenada in 1999, he would not have been permitted to join the Army in . 2001. And the soldier, who serves with the . 1st Battalion the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment, would not have . been on the Iraq battlefield in 2004, when he won the Victoria Cross for . twice saving comrades in ambushes. Typically, 500 Commonwealth soldiers . are among the 7,000 new recruits each year and the residency rule could . leave the Forces perilously overstretched if they failed to recruit . enough British soldiers. Throughout the infantry, about one in . ten soldiers is from outside Britain. Many join units that fail to . recruit their full complement of soldiers at home. But Armed Forces Minister Mark . Francois said the rule was unavoidable as the military coped with . sweeping cuts. In a written ministerial statement he acknowledged the . contribution of Commonwealth citizens serving in the British Armed . Forces. But he added: ‘In order to deliver . the future structure of the Armed Forces under the requirements of the . Strategic Defence and Security Review, we are already reducing their . size by adjusting our recruit intake and making some redundancies. ‘We are confident that we will still be able to meet our recruitment targets.’ Change: The ruling had been scrapped in 1998 but is now being reinstated, effective immediately . The changes will not affect Gurkhas or those from the Republic of Ireland, Cyprus and Malta. Labour defence spokesman Jim Murphy . said: ‘When rightly recruiting those from the UK, ministers must never . undermine the many sacrifices and commitments made by those from the . Commonwealth who have served on frontlines across the globe in the name . of British national security. ‘The country will want to know this is based on the best possible military advice and nothing else.’ Colonel Richard Kemp, who commanded British forces in Afghanistan, . praised the long tradition of ‘sterling service’ that Commonwealth . soldiers have provided – ‘and still provide’ – in the Army. He said the Armed Forces had . ‘depended heavily’ on Commonwealth troops to bring units up to strength . and accused the MoD of using ineffective recruiting techniques. But he added: ‘However, at a time . when our Armed Forces are reducing to the lowest levels in more than a . century, it is right that priority should be given to British citizens.’ An MoD spokesman said: ‘At a time . when we are having to reduce the size of our Armed Forces, it is only . right we focus on recruiting UK personnel.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Defence Minister Mark Francois makes announcement to MPs .\nQualification, which was scrapped in 1998, to be reinstated immediately .\nGovernment restructuring Armed Forces following 2010 Review ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The method behind the madness of Hitler's . infamous rousing speeches has been revealed in an album of extraordinary . photographs. The incredible pictures show the dictator . rehearsing for his hate-filled monologues using a range of bizarre expressions . and hand gestures. The nine photos were taken by his personal . photographer Heinrich Hoffmann to give the 'showman' Fuhrer an insight into how . he looked to the German public. Scroll down for video . An incredible album shows Hitler rehearsing for his hate-filled monologues using a range of bizarre expressions and hand gestures . The nine photos were taken by his personal photographer Heinrich Hoffmann to give the 'showman' Fuhrer an insight into how he looked to the German public . The pictures, taken in the late 1920s, show Hitler addressing a pretend audience . Once he saw them, he would vet the pictures and decide whether to incorporate the various animated movements in his engagements . The photos, which were never intended to be seen, survived the war and have now been published . Once he saw them, he would vet the . pictures and decide whether to incorporate the various animated movements in . his engagements. The pictures, taken in the late 1920s, . show Hitler pointing at a pretend audience, raising a clenched fist, opening . his palms as if imploring a crowd to stand up and frowning angrily. A separate photo shows him in an absurdly . camp pose, wearing lederhosen and leaning against a tree. A separate photo shows him in an absurdly camp pose, wearing lederhosen and leaning against a tree . The Nazi monster later banned it from . being published for being 'beneath one's dignity'. Another image has him staring seriously at . the camera wearing an SA cap - which he never wore again upon seeing the . ridiculous pictures. The SA - or Sturmabteilung - were Hitler's storm troopers, also known as brownshirts, which later became overshadowed by the SS. The photos, which were never intended to . be seen, survived the war and have now been published alongside a range of portraits . of Hitler, from the chilling to the comical. Another image has him staring seriously at the camera wearing an SA cap - which he never wore again upon seeing the ridiculous pictures . The vetoed photos were stored in . Hoffmann's studio until his arrest at the end of the war, whereupon they . disappeared into various archives. They were later published in his . little-known memoir, Hitler Was My Friend, in the 1950s and have now been . released in English to be seen by the general public. They capture the meticulous training . Hitler undertook to perfect his famous speeches, and give a rare insight into . his vanity and controlling personality. Photographer Heinrich Hoffmann (above), who introduced Hitler to his then-studio assistant Eva Braun, survived the war and spent four years in prison for Nazi profiteering. He died in 1957, aged 72 . The photos were later published in Hoffman's little-known memoir, Hitler Was My Friend, in the 1950s and have now been released in English . Roger Moorhouse, a historian who wrote the . introduction to the new book, said: 'It makes perfect sense that he would be . doing this. 'We have this image now of Hitler almost . as a buffoon, but he had a lot of charisma and his speeches made people . sincerely believe he would lead them back to greatness. 'He was an absolutely spellbinding public . speaker and these pictures show that it was something he worked very hard on. 'When you listen to his speeches now, he . sounds like a ranting, raving maniac, but we know that it came across in a very . persuasive way. 'These pictures give an important insight . into how he practised. He was a showman and rehearsed his gestures to get a . particular reaction from his audiences. 'He experimented with his own image and . asked Hoffmann to take photographs for him to review. Then he'd look at them . and say \"no, that looks silly\" or \"I'm never doing that again\". 'He used Hoffmann as a sounding board, but . never intended the images to be published. 'He was a very modern politician in that way. He was concerned about how he looked and his public persona.' Hoffmann, who introduced Hitler to his . then-studio assistant Eva Braun, survived the war and spent four years in . prison for Nazi profiteering. He died in 1957, aged 72. The book, Hitler Was My Friend by Heinrich . Hoffmann, can now be purchased from Pen & Sword Books and costs £19.99. The Fuhrer and the power of oratory . Standing on a podium before thousands of Nazi party members, Hitler crossed his arms... and waited a full minute before starting to speak. The audience had already been kept waiting over an hour for his arrival into the hall. When it came to making speeches, the Fuhrer was a master of manipulation and presentation. In the early years of his rise to power, he often spoke in Beer Halls - and tailored his style of talking accordingly as the crowds became more inebriated. He would begin precisely, logically and in a restrained manner. But as his audience warmed to him - and had drunk more - he would launch into a ranting, raving, almost hypnotic speech style. Hitler was fascinated by mesmerism and even hired a voice trainer to hone this talent. By 1932, German production had fallen by half, with 6million unemployed during the depression. So in order to sway the masses, Hitler would speak of his vision of a 'great national revival'. And his largest asset was his oratory. Egon Hanfstaengl, the son of Hitler's foreign press officer, said during a recent documentary, Fatal Attraction Of Hitler: 'He had that ability which is needed to make people stop thinking critically and just emote. 'The ability derived from his readiness to throw himself totally open - to appear bare and naked before his audience, to tear open his heart and display it.' And he displayed well. In his carefully orchestrated public addresses, with its grand ritual and sense of unity, Hitler gave the people what they wanted." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Photos taken by Heinrich Hoffman in the 1920s .\nSet contains picture of him in SA cap, which he never wore again ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Manchester United have confirmed that Park Ji-sung has returned to the club to take up a role as club ambassador. The former United midfielder will be welcomed back by the Old Trafford faithful, joined by former boss Sir Alex Ferguson, before the home clash with Everton on Sunday. The appointment sees Park become the club's sixth ambassador, joining Sir Bobby Charlton, Andrew Cole, Ferguson, Denis Law and Bryan Robson. Manchester United have confirmed that Park Ji-sung has taken up a role as club ambassador . The retired South Korean midfielder became a cult hero at Old Trafford with his committed performances . Park scored 27 goals in 203 games for United and had a knack for finding the net at crucial times . Park Ji-sung becomes United's sixth club ambassador and joins an illustrious list. The six are: . Sir Bobby Charlton . Andrew Cole . Sir Alex Ferguson . Denis Law . Bryan Robson . Park Ji-sung . A club statement read: 'As part of his role, the highly decorated player will attend various events and functions on behalf of the club, promoting the work it does within the community and with its partners, sharing anecdotes from his time at Old Trafford.' Park enjoyed seven successful years at United, from 2005 to 2012, winning four Premier League titles, three League Cups, one Champions League, one FIFA Club World Cup and two Community Shields. The 33-year-old was forced to retire in the summer with a knee problem after his loan spell from QPR to PSV Eindhoven came to an end. The midfielder left Old Trafford in 2012 to join QPR but he struggled with injuries at Loftus Road . The South Korean joins the likes of Sir Bobby Charlton (right) as a club ambassador at Manchester United . The former South Korea international, who is recognised as the most decorated Asian footballer in history, said: 'I have fond memories of my time at Manchester United and I am delighted and honoured to have become an ambassador for the club. 'Some of the best moments of my life and career were spent here and I will never forget the great support I had from the club and the fans. I am looking forward to once again representing United and sharing some of these memories with our global fanbase.' Park (centre, left) celebrates winning the 2009 Premier League title, one of eight major honours he won during his time at Old Trafford ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Park Ji-sung has been made a Manchester United club ambassador .\nThe other ambassadors are Sir Bobby Charlton, Andrew Cole, Sir Alex Ferguson, Denis Law and Bryan Robson .\nPark will be welcomed back at Old Trafford, joined by former boss Sir Alex Ferguson, before the home match with Everton on Sunday .\nThe South Korean's role will see him attend functions and promote the club's community work .\nPark was at United between 2005 and 2012 and won eight major honours .\nThe midfielder retired due to a knee injury this summer ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Gangnam Style was the viral dance craze of 2012 and now it's a new year, there's a new viral dance craze - the Harlem Shake. It is the latest dance . meme taking the internet by storm following the huge success of K-pop . rapper Psy’s smash hit. The concept is simple - the videos are about 30 seconds long and set to Harlem Shake by New York DJ Baauer. Scroll down for video . New year, new craze: Gangnam Style was so 2012, and now it's a new year, there's a new viral dance craze - introducing Harlem Shake . Concept: Each clip typically begins with one person gently bopping alone for the first 15 seconds while everyone else in the room acts normal . Each clip typically begins with one person gently bopping alone for the first 15 seconds while everyone else in the room ignores them. Then the bass line drops and everyone goes wild, doing crazy dance moves around the room. The song belongs to the trap genre of music and every video has put a different twist on the dance routine. Many of the performers wear facemasks or helmets, strange costumes and fancy dress - there is commonly someone dancing in their underwear. Taking over: Office workers, university students and firemen have all paid tribute to the craze in videos which have racked up millions of hits online . Origins: Most internet users agree the credit for the craze belongs to Filthy Frank who posted DO THE HARLEM SHAKE online . Unlike Gangnam Style there are no specific dance moves, but most dancers perform crotch thrusts, waves their arms up and down, or stand on their hands. 'The Harlem Shake is a style of dance that involves pivoting the shoulder out while popping the other shoulder out at the same time,' explains Knowyourmeme.com . Videos of people doing the Harlem Shake have already racked up tens of millions of views. Dance: 'The Harlem Shake is a style of dance that involves pivoting the shoulder out while popping the other shoulder out at the same time,' explains Knowyourmeme.com . Amusing: The song belongs to the 'trap' genre of music and every video has put a different twist on the dance routine, with many donning hilarious costumes, or even fancy dress . Getting dressed up: Fancy dress is a popular feature in many of the Harlem Shake videos . Office workers, university students, friends and firemen have all made their own short video clips and posted them on YouTube. Some performers have even taken to the snow wearing little clothing to perform the famous dance. A version apparently performed by Norwegian soliders has been one of the most popular. Athough Baauer's song has been around for at least a year, the song has now gained international success thanks to the new craze. The Harlem Shake phenomenon has been around since the 1980s, but it was this recent meme which has catapulted it into mainstream culture across the world. The originators of the trend are difficult to pinpoint, but most internet users believe the credit belongs to a group . of Australian teenagers who uploaded the 31-second clip called The . Harlem Shake v1 (TSCS original) onto YouTube. So many copies of the Harlem Shake have sprung up individually that it's yet unclear if it has surpassed the billion views obtained by Gangnam Style." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The Harlem Shake is the latest dance meme taking the internet by storm .\nFollows the huge success of K-pop rapper Psy’s 2012 hit .\nVideos are about 30 seconds long, set to Harlem Shake by DJ Baauer ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The widow of an asthmatic man who died after New York City police put him in a chokehold has spoken of her horror at seeing a video of the arrest. Esaw Garner said she was deeply upset by the footage that showed police trying to arrest her husband, Eric, in Staten Island on Thursday. The mother of his six children collapsed in tears at a press conference on Saturday, the day after it was revealed that two of the men involved in the fatal arrest have been put on desk duty. Heartbroken: Esaw Garner, whose husband Eric died during an arrest Thursday, is held by the Rev Al Sharpton, right, and Rev Herbert Daughtry, on Saturday . Grief: Esaw, pictured with Eric, says she struggled to watch the footage of her husband's final moments . Officer Daniel Pantaleo and Officer Justin Damico have been put on desk duty while an investigation is carried out into the arrest. The officer believed to have used the chokehold, who has not yet been identified, may lose his job, a law enforcement source said. 'It violates protocol. It violates a direct rule which is never to put somebody in a choke hold,' the unidentified source told the New York Post. It is alleged that the police put Garner in a chokehold - a maneuver barred under their practice code - when they tried to arrest him over claims he was selling bootleg cigarettes. Garner's wife watched footage of the arrest, and her 43-year-old husband's final moments on a sidewalk, on Friday. Grief: Esaw comforts Emerald, one of her and Eric's six children, during a press conference with the Rev Al Sharpton on Saturday . Despair: Daughtry and Sharpton support Esaw as she collapses in tears after hearing details of her husband's death . Memorial: Prayer candles, flowers and messages are left at the spot where Garner was arrested before his death . Members of the community join in prayer during a demonstration on Saturday over Garner's death . 'They killed him. They choked him and took him down and I could hear him screaming that he couldn’t breathe,' she told the Daily News, which has an exclusive copy of the film. 'It was so hard to watch. He was a nonviolent gentle giant and they killed him.' The 46-year-old had to be comforted by the Rev Al Sharpton when she appeared at a press conference by the National Action Network on Saturday. She sobbed uncontrollably as Sharpton described the circumstances of her husband's death. 'The issue is not if one was selling [untaxed] cigarettes, the issue is that an unarmed man was subjected to a chokehold and the result is he is no longer with us,' Sharpton said. On Saturday afternoon, Sharpton joined the family on a peaceful demonstration through Staten Island, to protest the circumstances of Garner's death. In the video Garner, who was not armed, is heard denying that he has been involved in illegal activity when a plain clothes police officer stopped him. 'Every time you see me you want to mess with me. I’m tired of it. It stops today!' he is heard saying. Family tragedy: Father-of-six Eric Garner, 43, died on Thursday after being put in a . chokehold by police and pinned to the ground on Staten Island . A rally is held to protest over Garner's death after police put him in a chokehold . The Rev Al Sharpton marches with members of the Garner family on Saturday in memory of Eric, who died Thursday . When he is put on the ground by five cops while . being handcuffed, Garner was yelling out that he couldn't breathe, . according to several witnesses who watched the arrest. 'They jumped him and they were choking . him. He was foaming at the mouth. And that's it. He was done,' Ramsey Orta, who took the . video, told The Daily News. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has postponed his trip to Italy to ensure the investigation gets underway. In a statement released Friday, he extended his sympathy to the victim's family, and promised a 'full and thorough investigation'. 'We have a responsibility to keep every New Yorker safe, and that includes when individuals are in custody of the NYPD,' de Blasio said. Missed: Eric Garner was described as a gentle giant by those who knew him . Confrontation: Eric Garner was stopped by police on this sidewalk . After the incident, posters saying 'no justice, no peace' 'and Another innocent black man has been killed by police brutality. The NYPD must be stopped!' appeared in the area. The Rev Lloyd Land, from the First United Christian Church, told Staten Island Live: 'He was a gentle giant. Insofar as violence, I don't believe if you smack him in the face he would hit you back ... The police have no reason to attack him.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Esaw Garner collapses in tears as Rev Al Sharpton holds meeting about her husband's death .\nEric Garner, 43, died Thursday when police tried to arrest him over claims he was selling bootleg cigarettes .\nWitnesses filmed as Garner shouted 'I can't breathe' before dying .\nTwo of the officers involved have been put on desk duty .\nOfficer who used chokehold could lose his job, sources say .\nMayor de Blasio cancels trip to Italy as he promises full investigation ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Despite previously claiming that 70 Australians were fighting with the Islamic State and 100 Australians were supporting it, officials have now revealed that as many as 250 Australians could be backing or be in combat with the jihadist group. As the terrorist group grows stronger, they are constantly using methods to attract Australians into their inner circle. And it appears that the number of Australian's joining the jihadists has grown significantly from previous reports. Despite previously claiming that 70 Australians were fighting with the Islamic State, officials have now revealed that as many as 250 Australians could be supporting or be in combat with the jihadist group . According to United Nations counter-terrorism expert, Richard Barrett, Australian Secret Intelligence Service officials announced the shocking new figure in a top secret meeting in April. Speaking to the Hearald Sun, Mr Barrett said the Government had revised its previous figures. The Australian Government is now concerned about the impact returning fighters will have on the country. As the terrorist group grows stronger, they are constantly using methods to attract Australians into their inner circle . This week, legislation was passed making it a crime for Australians to return from conflict zones in Iraq and Syria without a valid reason. In August, more than 20 fighters had returned from Syria and Iraq, according to the then head of the ASIO, David Irvine. A new counter-terrorism border unit has screened has hauled nearly 50 airline passengers from planes to be questioned since August. Mohammad Ali Baryalei appeared in a video recruiting people on the streets of Sydney into the extremist group . Australian teachers at home and abroad have been warned that there may be an imminent attack in the future . Mr Barrett, who works for New York based think-tank The Soufan Group, told the paper that banning it a crime to return from war-torn areas would not stop the jihadists from coming back to Austrlaia. 'As we have already seen with Australians in Iraq/Syria, the confiscation of passports or the banning of travel is not necessarily enough to deter the most determined,' he said. The news comes after teachers at home and abroad have been warned that jihadists are encouraging attacks on Australian teachers. Teen Adam Dahman joined joined the jihadist group and became a suicide bomber in Iraq . A fighter of the Islamic group holds up a flag. The number of Australians joining the terrorist organisation has grown significantly . DFAT on Friday night updated its terror threat advice to high in light of an online forum post, which urged attacks against teachers at international schools around the world. Speaking to FOX News, Mike Rogers said that spontaneous acts of terrorism should be a concern to Australians. The US congressman provided chilling details about an Islamic State terror plot to kidnap and behead an Australian. He said they received a note from IS which said: 'No, No. What we want you to do, stay in Australia. We want you to randomly kidnap people off the street, behead them, videotape it, send it to us for further propaganda.' Khaled Sharrouf made headlines around the world when his posted a picture online of his seven-year-old son carrying a severed head ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Up to 250 Australian are fighting or supporting the Islamic State .\nThe figure has jumped significantly since the Government's previous estimation that 70 Australians were fighting with the terrorist organisation .\nNew legislation has been passed making it a crime for Australians to return from Iraq or Syria .\nMore than 20 fighters had returned before the legislation was passed .\nA new counter-terrorism border unit has been set up to seek out would-be terrorists ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The body of a notorious criminal who confessed to being 'The Boston Strangler' will be dug up this week so scientists can prove beyond any doubt that he raped and murdered 19-year-old Mary Sullivan in 1964 after an incredible breakthrough in the cold case. It was widely thought Sullivan was the last of 11 women murdered by the Strangler nearly 50 years ago after Albert DeSalvo confessed to the killings, and an additional two murders, in the 1960s. But he was never prosecuted. Authorities . today revealed they believe with 99.9 per cent certainty that DeSalvo, who was stabbed to death in Walpole state prison in November 1973, was the killer after semen found on Sullivan's body and on a blanket discovered nearby was linked to him. While similar DNA evidence is unavailable for the other 10 victims, if found guilty of slaying Sullivan, it strongly suggests DeSalvo was the Boston Strangler, as per his confession, because of the blinding similarities in the murders. Scroll down for video . Boston Strangler: Self-admitted Boston Strangler Albert DeSalvo, pictured left in 1967, has reportedly been charged in the murder of Mary Sullivan, right . New evidence: Albert DeSalvo, pictured in 1968, has reportedly been charged in the slaying of Mary Sullivan, 19, in 1964 . After numerous failed attempts to make . sense of the DNA samples found on Sullivan in the past, scientists were . finally able this year to implicate a suspect - a white male - through . advancements in technology. Detectives with the Boston Police Department . then conducted undercover surveillance of DeSalvo's family members and . retrieved a discarded water bottle from one of the man's nephews. They . tested DNA from fingerprints and it proved a familial similarity to . the DNA found on the victim. DeSalvo's body, which has been buried for some 40 years, will be exhumed this week and his remains will be sent to the chief medical examiner's office where DNA samples will be collected and sent off for testing. Results should prove once and for all whether he murdered Sullivan. Suffolk District Attorney Daniel F. Conley, Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis and Attorney General . Martha Coakley announced the 'major development' at a press conference . this morning and officials met with relatives of the women murdered by . the Strangler today. Davis said: 'The ability to provide closure to a family after fifty years is just a remarkable thing.' DeSalvo . cannot be charged but the authorities hoped the breakthrough would . bring closure to at least the Sullivan family, some five decades after . their loved one was senselessly murdered. Victims: This picture shows eight of the women strangled to death in the spree. From top left to bottom right: Rachel Lazarus, Helen E. Blake, Ida Irga, Mrs. J. Delaney, Patricia Bissette, Daniela M. Saunders, Mary A. Sullivan, Mrs. Israel Goldberg . Killed: DeSalvo was stabbed to death in prison in 1973, aged 42 . Before his death, DeSalvo, a blue . collar worker and Army veteran who was married with children, admitted . he was the Strangler who terrorized the greater Boston area in the . 1960s, killing 11 women. But he was never prosecuted for the heinous crimes, according to The Boston Globe, because of a deal negotiated with then-Attorney General Edward Brooke and DeSalvo's attorney, F. Lee Bailey. He was brutally murdered in prison, aged 42, while serving a life sentence for armed robbery and sexual assault in a separate series of 'non-fatal' attacks on women. Authorities said today that no DNA . evidence exists for any of the Strangler's 10 other victims. This means . that a similar definitive link is unlikely in those cases. Until now, . DeSalvo's confession was the only evidence in the fascinating case, . allowing room for the community, and even some high up in the police . department, to doubt whether he was in fact responsible. As recently as 2012, Brooke cast doubt over whether DeSalvo was in fact the Boston Strangler. 'Even . to this day, I can't say with certainty that the person who ultimately . was designated as the Boston Strangler was the Boston Strangler,' Brooke . told the Globe last year. DeSalvo's surviving relatives and Casey Sherman, the nephew of Mary Sullivan, organized DNA testing a decade ago on Sullivan's remains but the technology at the time meant it was not possible to get a usable sample. At that point, authorities decided to halt testing, which destroys the evidence, until advancements in technology were strong enough to get a result. Family: In this undated black and white file photo, Diane Dodd, left, and son Casey Sherman hold a photo in Rockland, Massachusetts, of Dodd's sister Mary Sullivan, who was found strangled in January 1964 and is believed to have been the last victim of the Boston Strangler . Those breakthroughs occured last year . and the cold case was reopened with two of six remaining semen samples . sent to two difficent labs. Both came back with the same results. A . sample from Sullivan's body showed the unique genetic profile of two . people - the teen herself and a white male - while a sample from a . blanket showed DNA of the same white male. Police . then searched high and low for anything that would still have DeSalvo's . DNA on it. They attempted to get a sample from a pair of letters he . wrote to the parole board but failed. However, thanks to the new . technology they knew they could use DNA from one of DeSalvo's male . descendents instead as the Y chromosomes among men of the same family . are as good as identical. Anna Slesers, a 55-year-old Latvian seamstress, was the Boston Strangler's first victim. She was found dead in her Gainsborough Street apartment by her son on June 14, 1962. Sullivan was the last. The teen had moved from her Cape Cod home to Boston just three days before her death. DeSalvo was pinpointed as the killer when he confessed to the string of strangling deaths to his cellmate, George Nassar. Confession: Factory worker DeSalvo, who was married and had children, told police he was behind the killings . Nassar told DeSalvo's defense lawyer Bailey, who struck a deal with Brooke which outlined that DeSalvo wouldn't be prosecuted if he admitted he was the Strangler. At his robbery and sexual assault trial in 1967, Bailey said DeSalvo was consumed by 'one of the most crushing sexual drives that psychiatric science has ever encountered. 'Thirteen acts of homicide by a completely uncontrollable vegetable walking around in a human body,' he said in opening his defense, according to The Boston Globe archives. His psychiatrist, Dr. James A. Brussel, testified that he was suffering from 'schizophrenia of the paranoid type.' He said each of DeSalvo's alleged slaying would be preceded by a night during which would be tormented 'with a burning up inside... Like little fires. Like little explosions.' According to the article, Dr. Brussel testified that DeSalvo told him he killed his victims with nylon stockings. 'He tied the victims up usually with scarves or stockings, the stockings being the terminal means by which, though unconsciousness had of course, ensured, the terminal means by which life ended,' he said. He added the victims were tied 'in a frog-like position,' and that DeSalvo had relations with the dead or unconscious body. Jan. 4, 1964 – Mary Sullivan, 19, the last of the 11 victims, found murdered in her apartment in the Beacon Hill section of Boston. 1965 – Albert DeSalvo, a factory worker being held on unrelated charges, confesses to the Strangler's 11 killings and two others. He never is charged with them. 1973 – DeSalvo killed in prison by another inmate. July 1999 – Boston police reopen the Strangler case, hoping to use DNA technology to analyze evidence from the crimes. Sept. 14, 2000 – The DeSalvo and Sullivan families sue local and state authorities in Massachusetts to force investigators to turn over crime scene evidence they say will prove DeSalvo's innocence. Oct. 14, 2000 – Sullivan's remains exhumed for DNA testing. Oct. 20, 2000 – Massachusetts Attorney General Thomas Reilly says his office will do new DNA tests on evidence from Sullivan's slaying. Oct. 26, 2001 – DeSalvo's body exhumed for DNA testing. Dec. 6, 2001 – Forensic scientists announce that DNA evidence taken from Sullivan's body does not match DeSalvo's DNA. Dec. 24, 2001 – Judge says state doesn't need to share forensic evidence with the DeSalvo and Sullivan families because the investigation into the killings remains open. July 11, 2013 – Suffolk District Attorney Daniel Conley says advances in DNA technology have allowed investigators to link DeSalvo to Sullivan's killing. Conley says the DNA produced a \"familial match\" with DeSalvo, and he expects an exact match once DeSalvo's remains are re-exhumed." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Albert DeSalvo confessed to the killings but was never prosecuted .\nSemen found on the body of Mary Sullivan, 19, who was thought to be the Boston Strangler's final victim in 1964, was tested and showed DNA believed to belong to DeSalvo .\nDeSalvo was stabbed to death in prison in 1973, aged 42, while serving a life sentence for robbery and sexual assault .\nAuthorities are digging up his body this week to prove beyond any doubt that his DNA matches the sample and is guilty in the slaying .\nIf proven guilty, it strongly suggests he was in fact the Boston Strangler, as per his confession .\nMan strangled victims with nylon stockings then tied them in 'frog-like' positions and 'had relations' with their dead or unconscious bodies ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Coldpay's second album has been named the favourite of all time by Radio 2 listeners. A Rush Of Blood To The Head triumphed in a poll which saw perennial favourites The Beatles score a highest placing of just number eight. The top album was revealed yesterday by DJ Jo Whiley following a countdown of the 100 favourites throughout the day, starting in the early hours. Coldplay’s winning album – which features hits such as Clocks, In My Place and The Scientist – was released in 2002 and topped the charts, going on to sell more than 2.8million copies in the UK. Runner-up Hopes And Fears by Keane, which like the Coldplay release is piano-heavy, was the mostrecent album in the top ten, dating from 2004. Duran Duran’s Rio came third. The poll was held to tie in with the recent BBC season The Golden Age of the Album. Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles – often viewed as one of the greatest and most influential albums ever made – took eighth spot. A number of other classics figured highly in the list. Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon, released 40 years ago, was fourth and Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones was in sixth place. Radio 2 head of music Jeff Smith said: ‘With albums ranging from Sinatra in the Fifties to Emeli Sande in the last year, the range of eras and genres exhibited by the chart is typical of the breadth of Radio 2 and its distinctive music policy. ‘Musicians such as Coldplay and Dido have struck a chord with listeners and are in good company in the top ten alongside legendary bands like The Rolling Stones and The Beatles, whose appeal remains undiminished after all these years.’ Popular: A Rush Of Blood To The Head triumphed in a poll which saw perennial favourites The Beatles score a highest placing of just number eight ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Albums revealed by DJ Jo Whiley following countdown of 100 favourites .\nRunners up included Keane, Duran Duran and Pink Floyd ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "An SAS unit ‘snatched’ Woolwich terror suspect Michael Adebolajo in Kenya as he prepared to enter war-torn Somalia, the Daily Mail can reveal. Adebolajo was flown back to the UK but then allowed to roam the streets unchecked for the next two and a half years. The extraordinary revelation that the 28-year-old was deemed so important that Special Forces were ordered to detain him will, in the wake of the killing of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich last week, raise disturbing new questions as to why he was free to roam the streets of London. Bloodied: Woolwich murder suspect Michael Adebolajo was back on the streets two and a half years after being arrested by British Special Forces in Kenya . In other developments: . ■A post-mortem examination on Drummer Rigby confirmed that the soldier died from multiple stab wounds . ■Three firearms officers involved in the shooting of the Woolwich suspects could be back on duty within weeks after undergoing medical and psychological assessments . ■Four men who took part in the English Defence League march on Downing Street on Monday were charged with criminal offences . ■Police were called to a bowling alley in Barnwood, Gloucestershire, after a 17-year-old worker brought a Second World War gun to work, claiming it was for ‘protection against Muslims’. Murdered: The revelation that terror suspect Michael Adebolajo was detained by SAS forces will raise further questions about whether more could have been done to prevent the death of Drummer Lee Rigby . The decision to use the SAS, working closely with MI5, to snatch Adebolajo in a helicopter-borne operation was highly unusual and contradicts earlier claims that he was arrested by local police as he tried to cross into Somalia to join jihadists in November 2010. Sources in Kenya described the operation as ‘highly dramatic’. Heavily armed soldiers arrived from a helicopters in a ‘text book snatch’ in a remote area of the country, following a surveillance operation. Kenyan forces were with the British soldiers at the time and he was quickly handed over to them. Units of the Special Forces regularly . train and operate in Northern Kenya and were involved at the time in . targeting foreign fighters crossing into Somalia to join the Al Shabaab . militia that has ties to Al Qaeda. It . is unclear exactly where Adebolajo was snatched but Kenyan officials . have said he was arrested north-east of the resort of Lamu while . travelling towards Somalia with five other Kenyans. According . to sources in Kenya, a Scotland Yard counter terrorism officer – based . in Africa – was close by as Adebolajo was taken into custody. A source said: ‘The SAS took the lead role. The reason they were involved was because this man was deemed important.’ Adebolajo was deported from Kenya after his arrest in 2010. He was put on a scheduled flight back to the UK and he was not escorted by an armed policeman – although a Scotland Yard detective, travelling undercover, is believed to have been on the flight. A source said: ‘He was brought back to the UK because the security services had a “duty of care” to stop him going into Somalia, where he was likely to have been killed. Before going to Kenya in 2010, he was on the radar of the British security services. MI5 knew he was travelling to Kenya. They launched a joint operation [to detain him] with the Kenyan authorities, but he was intercepted by British Special Forces.’ Detained: Units of the Special Forces regularly train and operate in Northern Kenya and were involved at the time in targeting foreign fighters crossing into Somalia to join the Al Shabaab militia (pictured) that has ties to Al Qaeda . 'On the radar': Michael Adebolajo (centre) among suspected members of the Al-Shabaab Movement who were arrested in Kenya more than two years ago for seeking terror training . According to well-placed sources, a senior defence official – with close links to Downing Street – sent a congratulatory letter to ‘partner agencies’ after Adebolajo was deported back to Britain. But M15, which failed in its efforts to recruit Adebolajo as an informant, put him on a low-level watch. Police and security services are under huge pressure to explain why they did not do more to stop Adebolajo and his accomplice, Michael Adebowale. Despite warnings stretching back ten years, Adebolajo is said to have been considered to be ‘low risk’ by MI5. He was photographed at high-profile protests – even standing next to hate preacher Anjem Choudary. Earlier this week it emerged that Kenya had warned Britain that Adebolajo was a ‘dangerous radical’ intent on waging war on the West. Tragic: A police officer stands guard near some of the thousands of tributes left in honour of murdered 25-year-old British soldier Lee Rigby, near Woolwich Barracks . But sources in Nairobi claim that Adebolajo may have gone on to enter Kenya twice more last year, using false passports. It is claimed that he was arrested with five others in February 2012, as he again tried to reach Somalia. Instead of being taken to court, he would have been put on a flight to the UK, under a new policy which sees all foreigners attempting to cross the border removed from Kenya. It is claimed that Adebolajo entered Kenya a third time, to meet a cleric named Sheikh Hassan Makbul. The pair are understood to have realised their cover had been blown, and fled to Tanzania in November. Court documents seen by the Mail reveal how determined Adebolajo’s gang were to join the Al Qaeda linked Al Shabaab in 2010. When they were arrested police found Al Shabaab flags and uniforms. Last night both the Foreign Office and the Ministry of Defence declined to comment on the involvement of UK Special Forces. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Terror suspect was 'snatched' in 'highly dramatic' helicopter operation .\n'Deemed important' by British security services who had been monitoring him since before his arrest in 2010 .\nAdebolajo was deported from Kenya and flown back to UK .\nDespite warnings stretching back ten years, he remained on 'low-risk' watch ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "They have educated and delighted countless children with their colourful renditions of history’s most disgusting moments. But now after more than 60 books in his Horrible Histories series, author Terry Deary has said he has written the final volume. He said yesterday he believed he had reached ‘saturation point’ and his latest instalment – Deadly Days in History – will be his last. Terry Deary is bringing the Horrible Histories series to an end after 20 years, a television series and stage show . Mr Deary wrote his first ‘history’ 20 years ago and the books have been so successful, they have been turned into a TV series and even a stage show. He said: ‘It has naturally come to an end, the way things do. It has had a good run, it’s had a better run than most children’s series. 'Things do have a saturation point after which they become taken for granted. It would a shame if that happened.’ He added that although nothing certain had been decided between him and his publishers Scholastic, ‘there is a general feeling there will be no more’. Over the past two decades Mr Deary has tackled everything from the Savage Stone Age to the Blitzed Brits in an effort to make history accessible. His output has been prolific and at one point he was writing 14 books a year. After more than 60 books in his Horrible Histories series including the Awesome Egyptians and Barmy British Empire, the children's favourite has said he has written the final volume . Mr Deary wrote his first ‘history’ 20 . years ago and the books have been so successful, they have been turned . into a TV series and even a stage show . Famous for their alliterative titles, the series has been an enormous success ever since The Rotten Romans and The Awesome Egyptians. Although Deary, 67, would 'never say never' to a Horrible comeback, he said he wanted the series to be more 'Fawlty Towers than Last of the Summer Wine'. Mr Deary has sold more than 25million books in 40 countries. He . has already signed up to write a four-part history series for adults on . the Roman Empire, the Elizabethans, the Vikings and the Victorians. While he said Horrible Histories had done 'really well', he would not miss writing it. The very first Horrible Histories were published in 1993, and it soon became clear that history books for children would never be the same again. Unlike their predecessors, the series recognised the appeal for children of all the gruesome, wicked and weird detail from history that writers had hitherto spared them. After huge success the series has gone on to become a BAFTA award-winning CBBC show and stage show. Mr Deary . has tackled everything from the Savage Stone Age to the Blitzed Brits in . an effort to make history accessible. His output has been prolific and at one point he was writing 14 books a year. Famous for their alliterative titles, . the series has been an enormous success ever since The Rotten Romans . and The Awesome Egyptians. The book writing process for Horrible, he . said, tended to see his publishers call to ask if he knew anything . about a period or people from history, for example the Georgians, The . Times reports. If he said no, they would ask him if he could write a book in a 'few months' and he would 'immerse himself' in research and 'hope there's something horrible to write about,' he said, before adding: 'There usually is.' Surprisingly, at school Mr Deary - who got a C in O-level history and an E at A level - said he learnt to loathe history because lessons were so boring and so badly taught. He said school history books had 'every Bit of humanity sucked from them'. The Horrible Histories, and their focus on what is interesting as well as important, had been his 'revenge'. Despite being taken to the hearts and shelves of a generation of teachers and school librarians, battling to get children to engage with history, he said it was never his intention to be adopted by the Establishment. Instead, all he wanted was to write stories that children loved, an aim which has seen him consistently top the charts as the most borrowed non-fiction author year after year." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Terry Deary says Deadly Days in History will be the last book in the series .\nHe has written more than 60 Horrible Histories books in 20 years .\nNow the 67-year-old will concentrate on a four-part series for adults ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "From models backstage at London Fashion . Week to grannies in their retirement homes, everybody has been taking . part in the newest internet dance phenomenon - the Harlem Shake. Now, Harry Rodrigues, aka DJ Baauer, the man behind the trap music track, admits that it has developed a life of its own, with the video tributes collectively generating 175million views to date. The 23-year-old, who was born in West Philadelphia but is based in New York, said in a Q & A with Reddit users: 'The viral craze was something totally out of my control. I see it really positively.' Scroll down for videos . Internet dance sensation: Harry Rodrigues, aka DJ Baauer, the man behind trap music track Harlem Shake, admits that it has developed a life of its own, with video tributes collectively generating 175million views . In an interview with The Daily Beast, he elaborated further: 'All I did was make the song so it’s kind of a weird place for me . to be at,' he said. 'I birthed it, it was raised by others, and now it’s like my . weird, f***ed up adopted teenage kid coming back to me.' Baauer, who at one point lived in Harlem, says the name of the track is not intended to be a tribute to the dance of the same name, nor his time in the Uptown neighborhood. Instead, he explained, it references a line in Plastic Little’s Miller Time, 'then do the Harlem Shake', which Baauer's track samples. 'It just got stuck in my head for a while, so I used it,' he said. The Harlem Shake was originally released in May 2012, but the phenomenon . apparently began on January 30th, when one video blogger posted a video . of himself and three others dressed in colorful latex suits dancing to . the song. Is this the new Gagnam Style? In a new video craze, one person - in this case Supermodel Jourdan Dunn - is seen dancing unnoticed to Harlem Shake . Shake with style: When the bass line drops, everyone in the frame forms a wild and chaotic dance party. Here, models Cara Delevingne, Jourdan Dunn and Rosie Tapner whip their hair to the catchy tune . Baauer says he himself noticed that his . track had sparked an internet craze around a week-and-a-half ago, when . fans started posting YouTube links to his Facebook fan page. 'I thought, \"Oh, that’s funny.\" But it didn’t strike me as the beginning . of something' In the 30-second videos, one person - who is usually wearing a bizarre mask or costume - is seen dancing unnoticed to Harlem Shake, a song by DJ Baauer. Then . when the bass line drops, the video suddenly shows everyone in the . frame going crazy, forming a wild and chaotic dance party. 'I thought, \"Oh, that’s funny.\" But it didn’t strike me as the beginning . of something,' he told The Daily Beast. Harlem swim: In a unique take on the video, the University of Georgia's swimming and diving team took their camera under water to film their dance routine . Under water dance party: One swimmer wearing a Star Wars storm trooper helmet begins to dance, and then a group of his teammates suddenly joins in . Since then, thousands of people of all ages and walks of life have created their own versions of the popular meme. The Harlem Shake has been compared to Gagnam Style, Korean pop star Psy's 2012 internet dance craze. Of his favorite Harlem Shake tributes, Baauer told Reddit that 'the underwater one is pretty great,' also citing the T-Pain version as another of his top takes on the track. One that was less well-received was one by rapper Azealia Banks, who released - and then forced to retract - a remix of Harlem Shake without the permission of his label, Mad Decent. Nothing out of the ordinary: In one meme, employees at San Antonio Sea World scrub a deck nonchalantly . Animal Kingdom: Suddenly, the crew and animals all begin bopping their heads and shaking their fins to the tune . The debacle sparked a Twitter war between the two artists, a situation Baauer says he is 'not happy about'. 'She had a version that we were . going to release because I’m a big fan of hers... and it was . so/so. Didn’t love it,' he explained. 'That was a little while ago, and since all . this video stuff happened, our plans all changed... So . we told her, \"Please don’t release your version.\" And she said, \"Well, . I’m going to put it online anyway.\"' Never too old: Residents of an American care home bravely attempt their own version of the dance . Party time: Members of the community look bored, before breaking into the Harlem Shake . Unlike 2012's most popular internet . dance craze, inspired by PSY's Gangnam Style, the Harlem Shake does not . involve any specific . dance moves and is instead more of a free-for-all, often leading . to hilarious results. In one video, a troop of Norwegian soldiers is seen lining up in formation. One . of the soldiers begins dancing, and 20 seconds into the video the other . soldiers - who are suddenly wearing skis, standing on their heads or . wrapped up in sleeping bags on the ground - join in on the dance. Childish: A couple used their dance moves to overcome boredom during snowstorm Nemo . Mayhem: When the bass line drops, the play room becomes a massive, messy dance party, with the baby in a chicken costume as the star . Another . video sees the crew and animals of San Antonio Sea World, all bopping . their heads and shaking their fins to the beat of the tune. Many sports teams have also put out their own versions of the meme. In . a unique take on the video, the University of Georgia's swim team took . their camera under water to film their dance routine. The video sees the team sitting around a table at the bottom of a swimming pool. One swimmer wearing a Star Wars storm trooper helmet begins to dance, and then a group of his teammates suddenly joins in. AttenSHUN!: A group of Norwegian soldiers line up in a neat square formation . Bust a move: Seconds later, the soldiers - who are suddenly wearing skis and standing on their heads - do the crazy dance . At Clark Retirement Community, senior citizens bravely attempted their own adaptation of the dance. A video shows members of the community looking bored in the lobby, before they break out in a frenzy of smiles and dance moves. Celebrities have also tried their hand at the dance. Backstage at London Fashion Week, models Cara Delevingne and Jourdan Dunn whip their hair to the catchy tune. And T-Pain posted his own take on the meme. Hula shake: In a video posted by T-Pain, the rapper starts out by hula-hooping to the beat of the song . Rhythm: When the beat comes in, a dancing crowd appears in the room, and the rapper - suddenly wearing a marching band outfit - busts a move in the centre of the group . In his video, which appears to take place in a game room in the rapper's home, T-Pain starts out by hula-hooping to the beat of the song. But . when the beat comes in, a dancing crowd appears in the room, and the . rapper - suddenly wearing a marching band outfit - busts a move in the center of the group. Even the Sports Illustrated swimsuit models have produced their own version of the dance. In the video, blonde bombshell Kate Upton takes the lead as the girls bust a move under a Las Vegas sign. Strike a pose: Even the Sports Illustrated swimsuit models have produced their own version of the dance . Getting jiggy: Blonde bombshell Kate Upton takes the lead as the girls bust a move under a Las Vegas sign . Baauer, who is set to perform at a . number of U.S. festivals this summer, thanks to his success, says he is . appreciative of the recognition he has received in the videos. He wrote on Reddit: 'At the end of . the day lots of new people are listening to my music,' he wrote. 'I'm . hoping that my music will speak for itself.' VIDEO: The Norwegian armed forces do the Harlem Shake . VIDEO: The University of Georgia men's swimming and diving team does the Harlem Shake . VIDEO: Sea World San Antonio does the Harlem Shake . VIDEO: Cara Delevingne, Jourdan Sparks and Rosie Tapner do the Harlem Shake backstage at London Fashion Week . VIDEO: T-Pain does the Harlem Shake . VIDEO: New Parents and their baby do the Harlem Shake . VIDEO: Clark Retirement Community does the Harlem Shake . VIDEO: Sports Illustrated swimsuit models do the Harlem Shake ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "In the past few weeks, thousands have posted videos of themselves dancing to the Harlem Shake on YouTube, collectively generating over 175million views to date .\nIn the 30-second clips, one person - who is usually wearing a bizarre mask or costume - is seen dancing unnoticed to Harlem Shake. When the bass line drops, everyone in the frame goes crazy, forming a wild dance party ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Nasa's Kepler telescope scans the skies for 'habitable worlds' - but an American chemist has suggested the whole project might be a terrible idea. Ronald Breslow suggests that life-forms based on slightly different amino acids and sugars could take the form of huge, ferocious dinosaurs that have evolved to have human-like intelligence and technologies. 'We would be better off not meeting them,' says Breslow, who claims that it was a stroke of luck that an asteroid wiped out dinosaurs on earth, leaving the field clear for mammals such as humans. A scientist has suggested that other planets could be populated by intelligent dinosaurs . Amino acid tryptophan: A scientists suggests that a tiny 'tweak' to such acids could mean life on other worlds evolved very differently . On other worlds, dinosaurs could have evolved into huge, intelligent warriors armed with hi-tech weaponry - but without losing their hunger for fresh meat. 'Of course,' Breslow says, 'Showing that it could have happened this way . is not the same as showing that it did. An implication from . this work is that elsewhere in the universe there could be life forms . based on D-amino acids and L-sugars. 'Such life forms could well be . advanced versions of dinosaurs, if mammals did not have the good fortune . to have the dinosaurs wiped out by an asteroidal collision, as on . Earth. 'We would be better off not meeting them.' In the report, noted scientist Ronald Breslow, Ph.D., discusses the century-old mystery of why the building blocks of terrestrial amino acids (which make up proteins), sugars, and the genetic materials DNA and RNA exist mainly in one orientation or shape. There are two possible orientations, left and right, which mirror each other in the same way as hands. In order for life to arise, proteins, for instance, must contain only one chiral form of amino acids, left or right. 'Such life forms could well be advanced versions of dinosaurs, if mammals did not have the good fortune to have the dinosaurs wiped out by an asteroidal collision, as on Earth,' says Breslow . With the exception of a few bacteria, amino acids in all life on Earth have the left-handed orientation. Most sugars have a right-handed orientation. How did that so-called homochirality, the predominance of one chiral form, happen? Breslow describes evidence supporting the idea that the unusual amino acids carried to a lifeless Earth by meteorites about 4 billion years ago set the pattern for normal amino acids with the L-geometry, the kind in terrestial proteins, and how those could lead to D-sugars of the kind in DNA." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Life-forms based on different amino acids could be intelligent dinosaurs .\nMammals only triumphed on Earth due to 'accident' of asteroid .\n'We would be better off not meeting them,' says American scientist ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A 16-year-old girl was allegedly beaten by other girls before being held down to be raped in a horrifying attack that was filmed on a cellphone, it was revealed today. Patricia Montes, 15, and 16-year-old Erica Avery are accused of punching, kicking and pepper-spraying the girl before holding her down to be raped by Jayvon Woolfork, 19, police said. The barbaric attack was filmed on a cell phone by Lanel Singleton, 18, and shows the girl writhing half naked and weeping in the yard of a home in Hollywood, Florida while her attackers leer over her. WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT . Erica Avery, 16, (pictured left) and 15-year-old Patricia Montes (right) have been charged in the sexual assault on November 1 in Hollywood, Florida . An earlier cellphone video shows the victim asking to leave the home but being blocked by one of her alleged attackers . Jayvon Woolfork, 19, allegedly raped the 16-year-old girl while she was being held down . Along with 17-year-old Dwight Henry, the alleged rape gang have all been charged in the attack on November 1 last year. The sickening clips, shown by CBS Miami for the first time today, shows the girls viciously beating the girl while the men watch. One male voice can be heard saying: 'They don't like this girl.' One . girl responds: 'I told you we were gonna f*** somebody up'. As the . victim begs to be freed, another girl says they should 'let this girl go . home' but the attack continues. Inside the home, the alleged attackers dragged the victim into a room and pinned her down while Woolfork assaulted her. The . victim is later allowed to leave but not before one of her female . attackers spits on her. She managed to flag down a car and make it to . her home where she fell unconscious and was taken to hospital. She spent . several days in hospital with broken bones in her face, swelling and . being unable to see. The victim told police that she was attacked after smoking marijuana and drinking beer with people she believed to be her friends, including one girl who had been her best friend since kindergarten. Patricia Montes, 15, and . Erica Avery, 16, are charged with two counts each of felony armed sexual . assault and kidnapping. Both have been charged as adults. Dwight Henry and Lanel Singleton (right) have also been charged in the alleged assault which took place in November in Hollywood, Florida . In the barbaric video filmed on a cellphone, the 16-year-old girl is beaten by two teen girls and then raped in Florida . Henry, 17, of . Hollywood; Lanel Singleton, 18, of North Miami; and Woolfork, 19, all . face charges of capital felony sexual assault and kidnapping. All have pleaded not guilty and are being held on bond with the exception of Montes. Singleton, who is believed to have recorded the clips, was expected to appear in court today. At a bail hearing in November, prosecutor Maria Schneider described the . video of the crime, detailing how the victim pleaded with the alleged attackers to stop . as she held her arms over her face to protect herself from their . unrelenting blows. ‘The . cruelty shown on this video . . . this was repeated over and over again . . . . The girls are trying to remove her bra. You saw the victim sitting . on the toilet crying, her face blown up and swollen from injuries, and . then they beat her,’ Ms Schneider said. During . parts of the three-hour bail hearing, Avery grinned and rolled her eyes . and had to be admonished by her lawyer to remain composed. Montes, who . was the victim’s best friend, appeared stoic for most of the proceeding. The victim claims that she . was kicked, thrown down stairs and had her face smashed on concrete, . breaking bones near both her eyes. The judge said: 'This 16-year-old woman, both of her eyes were closed from . being beaten, she had blood coming from one of her ears.' The videos, consisting of 11 snippets, show the victim being beaten, but they do not depict sexual activity. Erica Avery, 16, and Patricia Montes, 15. Like the three other defendants, Avery and Montes are charged with two counts each of armed sexual battery and kidnapping stemming from the Nov. 1 assault . Scene: The house in Hollywood, Florida, where the alleged attack took place on November 1 ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Patricia Montes, 15, and Erica Avery, 16, accused of punching, kicking and pepper-spraying the .\ngirl before allegedly holding her down to be raped ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Sweden's Royal Palace says Princess Madeleine has given birth to a daughter in New York City - the first child for her and American husband, banker Christopher O'Neill. The palace says the daughter was born late Thursday, placing her fifth in line to the throne. Thirty-one year old Madeleine, whose full title is Madeleine Therese Amelie Josephine, Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Halsingland and Gastrikland, daughter of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia, and O'Neill wed in June in Stockholm. Scroll down for video . Proud dad: British banker and husband of Princess Madeleine, fourth in line to the throne of Sweden, Christopher O'Neill speaks at a press conference in New York . Inked up: Christopher O'Neill, husband of Princess Madeleine of Sweden, shows off an ink footprint of his daughter during a news conference announcing her birth at a hospital in Manhattan . Baby bump: Princess Madeleine gave birth to a daughter in New York City -- the first child for her and American husband, banker Christopher O'Neill . Happy family: Madeleine, daughter of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia (far right), and O'Neill wed in June in Stockholm . No name yet: Dr. Sona Degann (L), OBGYN at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Hospital stands by Christopher O'Neill, husband of H.R.H. Princess Madeleine of Sweden as he describes the measurments of his newborn daughter . I'll never wash it off: Christopher O'Neill, husband of Princess Madeleine of Sweden, shows off an ink footprint of his daughter during a news conference . Welcome! Smoke rises in front of the Royal Palace during a 21-gun salute celebrating the birth of Princess Madeleine's daughter, in Stockholm . Celebration: There was a 21-gun salute shots to celebrate the newborn daughter of Swedish Princess Madeleine and her husband Christopher O'Neil . Madeline looks sporty at home in New York City with her husband banker, Christopher O'Neil, and an 'almost there' baby bump . Madeline and Christopher O'Neil got married in June in Stockholm . Sweden has a constitutional monarchy . in which the royals primarily serve as figureheads. The king is the . country's head of state, but his powers are limited to ceremonial . duties. 'The Office of . the Marshal of the Realm is delighted to announce that H.R.H. Princess . Madeleine gave birth to a daughter on February 20, 2014 at 10.41 pm . local time New York,' the Swedish court said. 'Both mother and child are in good health.' The . baby was born at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, . and O'Neill was at the hospital during the entire delivery. 'Everything went well. The mother and child are doing well,' Royal Court spokeswoman Annika Sönnerberg told the TT news agency. Royal birth: New York Presbyterian Hospital, where Princess Madeleine of Sweden gave birth to a baby daughter on 21st February 2013 . The king and queen, who are in Stockholm, have been told of the birth of their second grandchild. 'Victoria . has also been informed. But exactly what the royal family plans to do, . whether they will travel to the US or not, remains unclear,' said . Sönnerberg. Prime Minister . Fredrik Reinfeldt also issued a statement through his press secretary . welcoming the newest member of the royal family. 'My . warmest congratulations to Princess Madeleine and Chris O'Neill, who . today became parents of a little girl. It's a big day for the Royal . Court and for the new parents,' Reinfeldt said. O'Neill, . who was born in London, maintained his US citizenship following his . marriage to Princess Madeleine. If their child only takes US . citizenship, she cannot be included in the line of succession. Their . child would also be barred from ascending to the Swedish throne if she . doesn't grow up in Sweden or if she is raised Catholic, the religion of . her father. Public support . for the ceremonial monarchy has weakened slightly in recent years, but . remains fairly broad in otherwise egalitarian Sweden. A Swedish royal expert called Princess Madeline's New York birth 'practical' but also said that many is Sweden would be 'disappointed' Sweden's one-time 'party princess' lives with her British-American husband, 39, in New York where she works . for the World Childhood Foundation, a non-profit group founded by her . mother, Queen Silvia. The couple met after Princess Madeleine fled to the U.S. in 2010 with a broken heart. She . crossed the Atlantic following the breakdown of her first engagement to . Swedish attorney Jonas Bergstrom amid speculation that he had cheated . on her. Rumours of a . romance with Mr O'Neill first emerged in early 2011 when the pair were . seen together at the Central Park Boathouse. A source told the New York Post at the time: 'She is always happy when she is with him.' Madeleine says she and her husband were friends first, and a relationship blossomed over time. Location, location: Princess Madeleine and her British-American husband live in New York with Leonore, but rumour has it the couple are looking to move to London to be closer to Sweden ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Swedish court announces birth of daughter to princess fourth in line to throne and British banker husband Christopher O'Neill .\nRoyal expert Roger Lundgren predicted that, 'many here at home will be disappointed...The fact that Madeleine will gave birth abroad cements .\na distance to her'\nLundgren also recognized that Madeline has had a 'tough pregnancy' and that her decision was 'purely practical'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Ministers tried to twist to the truth over plans to block online porn so David Cameron can declare 'victory' on the issue . Ministers have secretly urged internet giants to pretend they are blocking online porn – so that David Cameron can declare a ‘victory’ on the issue. A leaked letter from the Department for Education asks the main internet service providers (ISPs) to rebrand their anti-porn filters as being ‘default-on’, giving the impression that adult material is automatically blocked. The letter, from an official at the DfE, and leaked by industry insiders, tells providers: ‘Without changing what you will be offering, the Prime Minister would like to be able to refer to your solutions as “default-on”. ‘Would you be able to commit to include “default-on” or similar language, both in the set-up screen and public messaging?’ The extraordinary demand appears to encourage internet firms to exaggerate the level of protection they are giving families. Shadow Culture Minister Helen Goodman condemned the move, and warned that it could lead parents to assume wrongly that their children were protected from online porn. ‘It is disgraceful that instead of trying to get the ISPs to switch their filters to a default-on position, they are trying to persuade them to just say they are doing it,’ she said. ‘It is a deliberate attempt to mislead parents. That is dangerous because it means that people won’t be taking the precautions they need to be taking. 'If people think filters are switched on when they are not there is obviously a risk that they won’t be on their guard in the way they should be.’ Internet giants have successfully lobbied ministers against campaigns seeking an automatic block on website filth. Instead they have agreed to introduce a system called ‘active choice plus’, which encourages parents to keep anti-porn filters switched on. Industry sources said they were unhappy about the political bid to make them misrepresent the safeguards they are offering. ‘What this is about is allowing the Government to declare a victory,’ said one. A leaked letter from the Department for Education asks the main internet service providers (ISPs) to rebrand their anti-porn filters as being ‘default-on’, giving the impression that adult material is automatically blocked . The leaked letter will reinforce concerns that the DfE and Education Secretary Michael Gove are resisting a block on online porn within government. Last year another leaked email said DfE ministers opposed an automatic block on porn, adding: ‘The only reason they are consulting on this is because No10 told the Daily Mail that they would consult and listen to all views.’ A source at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, which is now in charge of dealing with the issue, insisted that the email did not represent government policy, adding: ‘The Department for Education is part of the problem.’ The latest letter also asks ISPs to fund an unspecified awareness campaign for parents, which will be announced by Mr Cameron. It says: ‘I know that it will be challenging for you to commit to an unknown campaign but please can you indicate what sum you will pledge to this work that the PM can announce.’ Internet giants, which benefit from the lucrative online porn market, insist that an automatic block would not work and would make parents complacent. Campaigners say it is a vital step in protecting children from the harmful effects of material that is freely available. A Downing Street spokesman said: ‘The Government continues to work with ISPs to help keep children safe online.’ The DfE declined to comment." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Leaked letter asked web firms to rebrand anti-porn filters as 'default-on'\nMemo was sent by Department for Education to internet service providers .\nTold companies not to change what they are doing, just what it is called .\nLabour condemns 'dangerous' plan to leave people unprotected ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A woman went in search of her long-lost mother - and discovered she has unknowingly married her own brother. Adriana, 39, and her husband Leandro, 37, have been together for seven years and have a six-year-old daughter. The Brazilian couple - who didn't want to reveal their surnames - spent their lives trying to find their respective mothers, who were both called Maria, and had both abandoned their children when they were still babies. Related: Married couple Leandro and Adriana discovered they are brother and sister - but vow to stay together . But neither ever imagined - until this week - that the women they had both been searching for could have been the same person. Adriana, a cosmetics saleswoman, hadn't seen her mother since she was just one, when she left home leaving her to be raised by the girl's father. Meanwhile, truck driver Leandro found out aged eight that his own mother had also abandoned him, and that the woman he knew as his mum was actually his step-mother. While Leandro stayed in the same town where he was born in the state of Sao Paulo, southeast Brazil, Adriana moved away to work as a housemaid, was married for 15 years and had three children. The pair met for the first time ten years ago after Adriana's marriage broke down and she moved back to her home town, and they soon fell in love and moved in together. Discovery: They were both abandoned as infants and spent their lives searching for their mothers called Maria . Still unable . to forget the give up the search for her mother, last month Adriana . decided to contact a a radio station in their town to ask for help - and . this week the two were reunited live on air. But . at the end of the interview on Radio Globo's 'The Time Is Now' programme, which specialises in finding lost relatives, the mother . revealed she also had a son who didn't know her, Leandro. A phenomenon called genetic sexual attraction can occur when estranged relatives meet for the first time as adults. Feelings of intense intimacy can be confused as the brain struggles to associate each other as family. When families grow up together, an inherent taboo is created which desensitises them to sexual attraction. It is known as the Westermarck effect but is missing from relatives who do not know each other. As . it becomes clear that it is the same Leandro that she was married to, . Adriana is heard weeping uncontrollably: 'I don't believe that you're . telling me this. Leandro is my husband,' she sobs. At the end of the interview she says: 'Now I'm scared to go home and find out that Leandro doesn't want me any more. I love him so much.' Adriana and Leandro - who never married legally - yesterday told Radio Globo that they would stay together, despite the bombshell that they are actually brother and sister. Adriana said: 'Only death is going to separate us. All this happened because God wanted it to happen. 'Of course it would have been different if we had known all this before, but we didn't and we fell in love. 'We thought it was funny that both our mothers had the same name, but it is a common name so we just thought it was a coincidence. 'At first we were really knocked by it all. But we had a family meeting and told everyone that we are going to stay husband and wife, whatever anyone might think. 'We have so many plans together, nothing's going to break us up, nothing.' The couple said they don't blame their mother for leaving them, have spoken with her a number of times since and plan to meet up soon." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Adriana, 39, and husband Leandro, 37, both abandoned as infants in Brazil .\nCouple from different towns married 7 years ago, have 6-year-old daughter .\nThey have spent their lives searching for their mothers - both called Maria .\nAdriana found her mother through TV show, they were reunited on air .\nMaria reveals she also had a son called Leandro, Adriana breaks down .\nCouple vow to stay married and meet up with their mother together ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The second teenager accused of brutally killing a 16-year-old West Virginia girl because she no longer wanted to be her friend will be tried as an adult. Sheila Eddy, 16, was identified Wednesday by prosecutors as the second teen that lured Skylar Neese to a remote wooded area to stab her to death July 6, 2012 to avoid being her friend. Investigators found Ms Eddy's body six months after the horrific slaying, but only after Ms Shoaf confessed to the brutal murder. She has since pleaded guilty as part of a deal with prosecutors and is awaiting sentencing. Cold blooded? Shelia Eddy, 16, pleaded not guilty to first degree murder and will be tried as an adult . Friends: Rachel Shoaf (on the right in both pictures) has confessed to stabbing Skylar Neese (left) to death last summer . Tragic: Police chased numerous leads in trying to find Neese with no luck. Until Shoaf came forward . Ms Eddy will likely plead not guilty and head to trial, according to prosecutors, much to the disappointment of the slain girl's father. 'I don't want to hear the grisly details of how Skylar was murdered,' Dave Neese said. 'I don't want to hear how she screamed and cried. But I do want these girls to get what they deserve.' Proceedings will be held in open court going forward, prosecutors announced this week. She even helped in the search: Ms Eddy acted like she was sad the girl she allegedly killed was missing, even helping to look for her . Prosecutors have said they will recommend Ms Shoaf receive a 20-year sentence, but the confessed killer faces as much as 40 years behind bars. Court documents offer no insight into the motive for the crime. On May 1, Skylar's father said the only reason he could think of was that they 'didn't like her any more.' WDTV reported that Dave Neese stated: 'They didn't like her anymore. That's the only response I got. 'I want a reason, I want some kind of reason (for this to) happen. There is no reason I don't care if you have the best reason in the world, but there's no reason (for this to happen).' What went wrong?: The three girls were said to be inseparable friends before Neese was stabbed to death because the two teens allegedly no longer liked her . Neese added of Rachel Shoaf: 'I feel bad for your parents and I hope you rot in hell.' The victim was last seen on surveillance video leaving her family's apartment voluntarily and getting into a car on July 6, 2012. She was initially considered a runaway, but her parents soon suspected she was abducted. Police chased numerous leads with no luck. The break finally came when Shoaf admitted plotting with another girl to kill her – shocking even the investigators working the case. Skylar Neese disappeared in July 2012 and was initially thought to be a runaway but her parents soon suspected she had been abducted . The two girls were charged with . luring the straight-A student at University High School out of her . family's apartment in the middle of the night, stabbing her to death at . an agreed-upon moment and hiding her body under branches in a . Pennsylvania township about 30 miles away from her house, according to . court documents. The pair had spent time with Neese's mother after the slaying and even helped with the search. The cold calculation and brutality of . the plot shocked a community already frustrated by the slow pace and . secrecy surrounding the case. Charged: Rachel Shoaf, of Morgantown, pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder of Skylar Neese and she awaits sentencing in a juvenile detention center . Investigators have said little since announcing the charges three weeks ago. People sit in the chairs at John's . Barber Shop, gaze at Neese's photo on a bulletin board and wonder: How . could anyone so young plot to kill a classmate and friend? 'They look as normal as any other kid . that you could ever see,' said barber BJ McClead. 'Not kids you would . think would have anything to do with anything like this.' The other girl's identity is, for now, shrouded by the confidentiality of juvenile court. Though McClead says most people in town have figured out who it is, it's unclear how long the three girls had been friends or just how close they were. It's also unclear whether prosecutors will try to have the second suspect charged as an adult, as Shoaf was. 'People are confused. They're like, \"What is taking so long?\"' said McClead, whose daughter Hayden had been friends with Neese since junior high. 'It's ridiculous. Who's protecting these girls?' said the barber, who still hands out red-and-yellow bracelets bearing the victim's name. 'Three families' lives are now ruined because of this heinous crime that these girls committed.' Monongalia County Prosecutor Marcia Ashdown has refused to return repeated calls seeking comment. The mystery began last July when Neese climbed out of her bedroom window. Surveillance video showed her getting . into a car at the end of her street in a quiet residential neighborhood . near West Virginia University. With no sign of fear, no money and no contact lenses, she apparently expected to return. Shock: In Star City, West Virginia, the community was shaken. Barber BJ McClead (pictured) said of the accused: 'They look as normal as any other kid that you could ever see.' When . she didn't, Dave and Mary Neese worried. Police initially suspected . their daughter was a runaway, but they knew better. They walked up and . down Crawford Street with Neese's photo, then plastered fliers . everywhere. 'You couldn't go 5 feet without seeing her,' said 24-year-old Brittany Crouse, who moved in around the time of the disappearance. 'Everybody really, really wanted her to come home.' For months, police chased down tips to no avail. The transcript from Shoaf's hearing shows the break came January 3, when she finally told investigators the truth - and where to find the body. But it wasn't until March that authorities confirmed it was Neese, and silence followed until the day of the plea hearing. Accused killers: Eddy (right) makes faces with confessed killer Rachel Shoaf (left) while tweeting a picture that describes their friendship . 'I think police who were involved in the front lines of that interview and that part of the investigation were stunned at Rachel Shoaf's confession,' Ashdown told Judge Russell Clawges that day. 'She confessed to a plan and conspiracy with another juvenile to kill Skylar Neese. A plan carried out.' The three girls drove to Wayne Township, Pa., got out of the car and the suspects pretended to socialize with Neese. 'And, at a planned and agreed upon moment,' Ashdown said, the girls 'attacked and stabbed Skylar to death, and they left her there.' They tried to bury Neese, she said, but covered her with branches when they couldn't. In . the five-page court file on Shoaf, prosecutors say they plan to . recommend a 20-year prison sentence. But she could get as many as 40 . years under the law. Mystery: People in the small West Virginia town had wondered for months about Skylar Neese. She vanished after slipping out the bedroom of her Star City home in July 2012 . Shoaf's family issued a public apology through a lawyer but has made no further statements. 'There is no way to describe the pain that we, too, are feeling,' they said. 'We are truly sorry for the pain that she has caused the Neese family, and we know her actions are unforgivable and inexcusable. 'Our daughter has admitted her involvement and she has accepted responsibility for her actions. 'Our hearts are broken for your loss,' they told the Neese family, 'and we are still trying to come to terms with this event.' Mary Neese has declined interview requests. But the family has tried to spare others their agony, persuading legislators to pass 'Skylar's Law' earlier this year. Tribute: A Facebook image created by Skylar Neese's friends as they all prayed she would show up . Under the law, Amber Alerts are no longer limited to kidnappings in West Virginia. Even when authorities suspect a child is a runaway, information is turned over to Amber Alert officials. The transcript of Shoaf's hearing shows other students also had suspicions, chattering on social media about all three girls. A few overheard a conversation between the suspects about the plot but waited to report it. The teenagers thought it was a joke, Ashdown told the judge, 'but only later decided and believed it was all too true and all too prophetic.' McClead marvels that two teenage girls could maintain their deception from July to January. 'Some of the criminals that are locked up for life aren't that hard.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Sheila Eddy, 16, was publicly identified Wednesday by prosecutors and will be tried as an adult .\nProsecutors allege that Ms. Eddy and Rachel Shoaf,16, stabbed friend Skylar Neese, 16, to death last summer .\nMs Shoaf has already confessed to the killing and is awaiting sentencing ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "An Israeli Iron Dome operator is claiming that he witnessed 'the hand of God' diverting an incoming Hamas rocket into the sea. The commander claims that the divine intervention stopped the death of hundreds of Israeli citizens. Israel's Iron Dome system allows it to shoot down incoming rockets or mortars headed toward major population centres in Israel. Scroll down for video . An Israeli Iron Dome operator is claiming he witnessed the hand of God' diverting an incoming Hamas rocket into the sea . Israel Today translated a report from a Hebrew-language news site, which carried the man's report after about an incoming rocket headed toward Tel Aviv last week. The commander recalled: 'A missile was fired from Gaza. Iron Dome precisely calculated [its trajectory]. 'We know where these missiles are going to land down to a radius of 200 meters. This particular missile was going to hit either the Azrieli Towers, the Kirya (Israel's equivalent of the Pentagon) or [a central Tel Aviv railway station]. Hundreds could have died. The defence system has emerged as a game-changer in the current round of violence with Israeli officials citing a success rate as high as 90 per cent . 'We fired the first [interceptor]. It missed. Second [interceptor]. It missed. This is very rare. I was in shock. The defence system has been highly effective in the current round of violence between Israel and Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip - Israeli officials say it has a success rate as high as 90 percent. The commander explains that with 'just four seconds' until the missile landed the military warned emergency services to be on standby. 'Suddenly, Iron Dome (which calculates wind speeds, among other things) shows a major wind coming from the east, a strong wind that … sends the missile into the sea. We were all stunned. I stood up and shouted, 'There is a God!,' he said. 'I witnessed this miracle with my own eyes. It was not told or reported to me. I saw the hand of God send that missile into the sea.' On Monday President Barack Obama signed a bill granting an additional $225 million in U.S. taxpayer dollars for Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system . Iron Dome uses radar, advanced tracking technology and anti-missile batteries to follow the trajectory of an incoming rocket or mortar and determine if it is headed for a major population center. If an urban area is threatened, interceptors are fired to detonate in the air in close proximity to the missile. Projectiles not posing a threat are allowed to fall in empty fields. The system targets short-range rockets with a range between two miles and 45 miles; interceptors cost as much $100,000 apiece. Created by Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Iron Dome has enjoyed strong U.S. technological and financial support. On Monday President Barack Obama signed a bill granting an additional $225 million in U.S. taxpayer dollars for Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system. The U.S. has provided hundreds of millions of dollars for Iron Dome in the past. The new package is intended to replenish Israel's capabilities. Congress approved the money last week before lawmakers left for their annual summer break. Obama signed the bill in the late afternoon in the Oval Office with a handful of photographers present." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The commander claims that the divine intervention stopped the missile .\n'I witnessed this miracle with my own eyes,' the commander .\nObama has signed bill granting xtra $225 million to the Iron Dome system .\nIsraeli officials say it has a success rate as high as 90 percent ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A mobile phone company has developed a new handset for old people - dubbed the Grandroid - that has a ringtone as loud as a pneumatic jackhammer. The smartphone also features an easy-to-read screen as well as a special button on the rear to call for help. The Amplicomms Power Tel M9000 uses the Android operating system and has a simple system of menus on screen so as not to confuse elderly users. The 'Grandroid' smartphone features larger than normal menus and a special SOS button on the rear . The company describes the unit as a 'Senior Smart Phone' although it is more commonly known as the Grandroid due to its operating system and easy-to-use menus and extra-loud ringtone. The phone is also designed to be compatible with hearing aids and has a louder than normal handset volume. Pensioners will also be able to download their favourite musical tracks as MP3s onto the device adn carry their music with them. Also the 'Grandroid' has Bluetooth allowing it to connect to a range of devices such as computers, in-car audio system and even induction loops. The £140 handset features a clever Caller ID system which will read out the phone number for the pensioner. The phone also comes with a two-year warranty offering considerable peace of mind. Ran Reyrav of Amplicomms told The Sun: 'This phone ensures older generations are not excluded.' The grandroid phone also features an extra-loud ringtone and works well with different types of hearing aid ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The Amplicomms Power Tel M9000 has a louder than normal ringtone .\nIt also features larger menus for those pensioners with failing eyesight .\nPhone uses an Android operating system hence its 'Grandroid' nickname .\nThe ringtone is as loud as a jackhammer or a petrol powered lawn mower .\nIt also has a special SOS button on the rear for summoning assistance ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A Jetstar plane has made an emergency landing after it was reportedly struck by engine problems shortly after take off. The plane was supposed to fly from the Gold Coast to Christchurch in New Zealand, but was diverted to Brisbane not long after departing. The airliner landed in Brisbane about 10am on Tuesday. Scroll down for video . A Jetstar plane made an emergency landing at Brisbane airport at around 10am . Jetstar told AAP the flight had been diverted, but couldn't confirm the reason. The airline later said the captain had requested a priority landing and the plane landed without incident. A full statement on the airliner's website said: 'Jetstar can confirm flight JQ 189 from Gold Coast to Christchurch has diverted to Brisbane. 'The captain requested a priority landing and the aircraft landed without incident. We’re currently investigating. We will work to get customers on their way to Christchurch as soon as possible.' The plane was on its way from the Gold Coast to Christchurch when it was forced to stop . The airline is investigating what went wrong and 'will work to get customers on their way to Christchurch as soon as possible'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The plane took off from the Gold Coast airport bound for Christchurch .\nSoon after the pilot requested a 'priority' landing in Brisbane .\nThe plane landed safely about 10am on Tuesday .\n'We're currently investigating,' Jetstar said ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Teen detective: Connor Kendall managed to track down the thief who burgled his family home in just one hour . It was a bit of detective work that even Sherlock Holmes would be proud of after a teenager tracked down a thief who burgled his family home - in just one hour. Connor Kendall, 16, was told by police that there was little hope of ever finding the burglar who got away with a £1,000 haul - including a digital camera, camcorder, a laptop, and wristwatch - from his family home in Cornwall. But he decided to take matters into his own hands and incredibly the amateur sleuth had things wrapped up in no time when he managed to track down the culprits himself. Connor and three friends went into Bodmin near where he lives and began talking to local youngsters, friends and neighbours to find out if anyone knew anything. After just 60 minutes of investigating the burglary, they discovered that someone was trying to sell his watch on a Facebook page. Connor showed the page to police who arrested 22-year-old Jamie Fisher, from Roche, Cornwall - who has now been jailed for 28 months. Connor said: 'I contacted some of my mates and we found out that someone was trying to sell a laptop and cameras to people. 'We decided to go out and try to find the person who was selling them because they sounded like the things stolen from my house. 'We found some boys who said it was Jamie Fisher and the watch was on his Facebook. The whole thing took an hour.' Truro Crown Court heard Connor decided to take his own action after returning to his house and discovering the burglary on October 16. The kitchen window of the home was ajar and the back door unlocked. Connor rounded up three friends Zak . Landert, Jake Campbell, and Alex Long and began asking around until . someone showed them the Facebook page. Team effort: Connor Kendall, pictured far left, was helped by three friends, pictured from left to right, Jake Campbell, Alex Long and Zak Landert . Police gathered the information from their young helper and arrested Fisher, who admitted the burglary. Connor’s father, water technician Kevin Kendall, 51, said: 'They went into town and asked people around their age if they knew whether the items were being sold somewhere. 'The name of Jamie Fisher came up and that was the case solved. The laptop is still missing but, thanks to Connor and his friends, everything else was found. 'It’s a bit of a worry thinking about him talking to people who might know criminals but they all did an excellent job and I’m very proud.' Justice: Burglar Jamie Fisher, 22, was jailed for 28 months at Truro Crown Court . Fisher told the court he entered the property because he had no money and was not in receipt of benefits. The court heard Fisher sold the laptop for £30 to buy cannabis but the other items were recovered. The total value of the laptop, two digital cameras and the wristwatch Fisher stole was £960 - of which £330 worth was returned. Sentencing Fisher to 28 months in prison, Judge John Neligan said: 'You may have got away with it but for the young man’s detective work.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Burglar stole £1,000 haul - including digital camera, camcorder, laptop, and wristwatch - from Connor Kendall's family home in Cornwall .\nPolice took fingerprints but said it was unlikely the thief would be caught .\nBut Connor, 16, tracked him down on Facebook in just one hour .\nJamie Fisher, 22, from Roche, Cornwall, has now been jailed for 28 months ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "President Christian Wulff is though to be about to leave his office amid an escalating scandal . He is alleged to have accepted free holidays from wealthy friends, upgrades on airlines and discounted cars . Germany's president resigned in disgrace yesterday after failing to gag newspapers investigating him over political favours. The resignation of Christian Wulff – a victory for Press freedom – is an embarrassing blow to Chancellor Angela Merkel, who had hand-picked her political ally as president. In a curt statement at the presidential palace in Berlin, Mr Wulff said he had lost the trust of the German people, making it impossible to continue in a role meant to serve as a moral compass for the nation. Close: Christian Wulff, pictured with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, has been forced to resign after trying to gag newspapers investigating political favours . He was forced to resign after trying to stop German newspapers investigating a home loan scandal involving more than £430,000 received from a businessman friend’s wife – allegations taken up by prosecutors. Mr Wulff, 52, whose role was mainly ceremonial, admitted making a ‘grave mistake’ by leaving a message on the answering machine of the editor of Germany’s best-selling Bild newspaper threatening ‘war’ if the daily published a story about his private finance dealings. He was later criticised for accepting free upgrades on holiday flights for himself and his family as well as staying free of charge at the villas of wealthy businessmen. The media continued to delve into his dealings and on Thursday state prosecutors in Hanover – his former power base as governor of Lower Saxony – asked parliament to end Mr Wulff’s legal immunity over accusations he accepted favours. Problems: Ms Merkel's Germany is leading the fight to save the Euro and this news will come as a bitter blow . The move was a prelude to opening an investigation into him. It is the first time prosecutors have sought to investigate a German president and the decision triggered opposition calls for him to go. Mrs Merkel, who postponed a trip to Rome yesterday, said she regretted Mr Wulff’s departure. He is the second president to step down in two years. His predecessor, Horst Koehler, resigned unexpectedly in 2010 after coming under fire for comments he made about the German mission in Afghanistan. Der Spiegel, the prestigious news magazine, had taken up the gauntlet laid down by the popular Bild, saying: ‘All of the revelations come together to form . . . a picture of a character that revolves around three concepts: perks, upgrades and self-abasement. These concepts run counter to what is expected of a politician in a democracy. ‘Wulff . . . doesn’t want to pay the prices a normal citizen would have to pay for his lifestyle, for such expenses as his house, his car and his vacations. Wulff uses his public offices to secure discounts . . . They give him the privilege to accept perks from rich friends or companies – who hope to get something in return.’ Mr Wulff’s resignation reflects badly on Mrs Merkel’s judgment as she pushed for his election in June 2010 against an opposition candidate backed by most Germans. She said she would talk to the opposition this time to find a consensus candidate." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "President Christian Wulff is though to be about to leave his office amid an escalating scandal .\nHe is alleged to have accepted free holidays from wealthy friends, upgrades on airlines and discounted cars ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A heavily pregnant mother drowned her three small children in the bath and scrawled ‘I love you x’ on their bodies before leaping to her death, an inquest heard yesterday. Police who went to Fiona Anderson’s home after finding her body at the bottom of a multi-storey car park discovered the children tucked up in their mother’s bed with their teddies. All three had lipstick kisses on their forehead, and messages written on the wall included: ‘I love them and I’m going to keep them safe.’ Tragedy: Fiona Anderson pictured on CCTV at the house where her ex-boyfriend was staying two hours before she killed herself. Unknown to anyone else her three children were already dead . Siblings: Levina, three, Addy, two, and 11-month-old Kyden were two months from having another sister . Anderson, 23, killed the two boys and a girl aged between 11 months and three after her former partner, the children’s father, said he was in a new relationship. The tragic deaths left social services in the dock yesterday as the inquest heard the family were known to child protection officers. Social workers visited them more than 50 times between 2009 and last year and were aware the two older children had been sleeping in a double buggy and fed on biscuits. A serious case review by independent expert Ron Lock for Suffolk Local Safeguarding Children Board said the family were considered ‘hard to reach’ because of Anderson’s ‘unwavering and determined’ refusal to engage with staff. Inquest: The hearing today heard 'Fiona Anderson loved her children but that she was extremely emotionally disturbed' when she killed them . Captured: Fiona Anderson clutching a teddy bear minutes before she fell to her death in Lowestoft . Child protection plans were allowed to ‘drift’ and while legal intervention was considered, no court action was taken. Anderson’s refusal to co-operate also meant her mental health was never assessed. Mr Lock said the deaths were not foreseeable but concluded: ‘If the children had been placed into care this could have avoided this tragic outcome.’ Anderson was seen wandering around Lowestoft in Suffolk clutching a teddy bear for 90 minutes on April 15 last year before jumping to her death. Her unborn baby, who was due two months later, died with her. When police went to her flat in the town they found the bodies of Levina, three, Addy, two, and 11-month-old Kyden. She had written ‘I love you x’ with a small heart on their stomachs and they all had lipstick kisses on their foreheads. Scrawled on the walls were messages including: ‘I put them to bed with their bears – they loved their bears.’ Another said: ‘They’re cuddled up together sleeping. They look so peaceful.’ Tragedy: Levina, three, Addy, two, and 11-month-old Kyden, all died at their home in Lowestoft, Suffolk, having been drowned by their mother . Loss: Fiona Anderson was heavily pregnant when she died and her death led police to her home where the bodies of her three children were found. She had split from ex Craig McLelland, pictured today . Officers discovered evidence they had been drowned in the bath. A post-mortem examination found nothing to suggest they had been restrained or assaulted. Anderson had the names of each of her children written on her body, along with the name Eve for her unborn daughter. Chief Inspector Andy Smith told the hearing in Bury St Edmunds that Anderson had argued the night before with the children’s father, Craig McClellan, after he told her he was in a new relationship. She told him, ‘Say goodnight to the children as it’s the last time you’ll see them’, before stabbing him, the inquest heard. Mr McClellan, who also lives in Lowestoft, was treated at a hospital but told police he had been attacked in the street by a stranger. ‘He later told us he lied to protect Fiona and stop the children being taken into care,’ Mr Smith said. The officer added that a torn-up letter found in a bin provided a ‘harrowing insight’ into Anderson’s state of mind. ‘She felt unable to cope with the situation and apologetically outlined her intention to take the children with her,’ he said. ‘In her words: “A mother never abandons her children”.’ Coroner Dr Peter Dean said: ‘It seems there were missed opportunities to engage with a non-engaging family. ‘It was perhaps wise, instead of doing the same thing for 18 months, to stop what you’re doing and see if there is a different way.’ Dr Dean said he didn’t want to ‘imply liability’, but ‘the required steps were not approached to psychologically assess’ Anderson. Bereft: Father Craig McLellan pictured with his children (left to right) Addy Kyden and Levina and arriving with his mother to lay flowers after their deaths . Investigation: Police found the children in their mother's double bed and she had also written messages all over the walls . Police: Chief detective Inspector Andy Smith (left) and Bob Cook, chairman of the Suffolk safeguarding panel . Recording a verdict of unlawful killing for the three children and suicide for their mother, he added: ‘There is no doubt in my mind that Fiona dearly loved her children. ‘It’s clear – through her abnormal perception of her circumstances and her subsequent actions of what she thought was in their best interests at the time – the need to help these families and spot psychological and behaviour problems. She was clearly a social and psychological risk and what she did was extreme.’ The coroner said he would write to Health Minister Norman Lamb about the case because it highlighted the need for more awareness of parents with mental health issues and how to provide support for them. Mr Smith, speaking on behalf of Mr McClellan, said: ‘He loves his children dearly and always will. He hopes that following today’s proceedings he can try to move forward and rebuild his life.’ Sue Cook, Suffolk County Council’s director for children and young people’s services, said: ‘Some families can be harder to engage with than others which can make the task of protecting children even more complex.’ The council had introduced changes following recommendations in the serious case review, she added. For confidential . support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local . Samaritans branch or click here ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Fiona Anderson jumped to her death hours after killing her three children .\nMother was seven months pregnant when she drowned them at home .\nLevina, three, Addy, two, and Kyden, 11 months, found in mother's bed .\nHad 'I love you' written on their bodies and lipstick kisses on foreheads .\nSocial services had contact with her before any of children were born .\nExpert concedes they could have been saved if taken into care by council .\nCCTV shows her outside ex's home and also walking streets with a teddy .\nShe had stabbed Craig McLellan when he told her about a new girlfriend .\nText said:'Say goodnight to your children. It's last time you will see them'\nMother's death was suicide and children unlawfully killed, coroner said ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Every school child in Los Angeles is to be given an iPad following a $30million deal with Apple. The Los Angeles Unified School District announced on Tuesday the decision after teachers voted iPads the cheapest product and the best quality in the market. iPads will now be handed out in 47 schools to give students from low-income households a better chance in the classroom as new national and state tests are to be taken on the devices. Core issue: Each school student in Los Angeles is to get an iPad to use in class . Supt. John Deasy said that the tablet project would be paid for using school construction bonds that are repaid over decades, according to the LA Times. By only using Apple devices, the school district will pay out millions of dollars to the California-based company over the next two years. Mr Deasy and another board member did not take part in the vote on the iPads because each has stock in Apple. Each iPad will cost $678 which is more than the retail price because it comes with special educational software. Students will be allowed to take the devices home and although there will be blocks put in place for damaging material like pornography, children will be able to access social media. However there were critics of the scheme including board member Richard Vladovic. He admitted that he had already dropped and broken two iPads and there was a danger students could do the same. Big investment: Apple Inc. is set to make millions of dollars from the deal with the LA school district ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "iPads will be handed out in 47 schools across the California city ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The Jordanian air force pilot filmed being burned to death by Islamic State extremists was heavily sedated and unaware of what was about to happen, it has been claimed. A report in Saudi Arabia's burnews.com claims ISIS militants admitted giving Moaz al-Kasasbeh drugs so that he did not scream as flames consumed his body during his grotesque execution. Jordan has struck back hard following the circulation of the video last week, hitting the militant group's territory with 56 air strikes in three days and executing two ISIS-linked prisoners. Drugged? A report in Saudi media claims Islamic State militants drugged Jordanian fighter pilot Moaz al-Kasasbeh before filming the video that shows him being locked in a cage and burned alive . Little pain: The report also cites unspecified observers who said that Kasasbeh's 'sensory centres' burned away quickly, sparing him the agony of the inferno as it consumed him . Brutal: Titled 'Healing the Believers' Chests', the 22-minute film posted last week showed the captured airman locked in a cage before a trail of petrol leading up to its bars is set alight by masked Islamic State militants . Burnews.com reports that Kasasbeh's apparent resignation to his fate, as well as his apparently heroic stoicism as his petrol-soaked jumpsuit burst into flames, was due to heavy sedation. The report also cites unspecified 'observers' it says conducted a detailed study of the video, who concluded that that Kasasbeh's 'sensory centres' burned quickly, leaving him unable to feel the pain of the inferno. 'It is important to note that [Kasasbeh] seemed unconscious and unaware of what awaits him and not, as some have said, that he is not afraid,' the site quotes these observers as saying. Titled 'Healing the Believers' Chests', the 22-minute film posted last week showed the captured airman locked in a cage before a trail of petrol leading up to its bars is set alight. Officials believe Kasasbeh had been killed almost one month earlier, despite ISIS attempting to carry out a prisoner exchange in return for the captured pilot. Martyr: Kasasbeh was downed over Raqqa, the Islamic State's de facto capital in Syria, and held for almost a month. Right, his wife Anwar Tarawneh, holds a photo of him before his grotesque execution was confirmed . Nation in mourning: Queen Rania of Jordan consoles Miss Tarawneh after the video showing her husband being burned to death was released by militants from Islamic State last week . After the footage was released, Jordanian officials promised to retaliate harshly and quickly executed two Iraqi militants connected with ISIS. This included Sajida al-Rishawi, the female would-be suicide bomber whose freedom ISIS had originally demanded in exchange for releasing Kasasbeh. King Abdullah II later said Jordan's response would 'be harsh because this terrorist organisation is not only fighting us, but also fighting Islam and its pure values.' In a statement, he pledged to hit the militants 'hard in the very centre of their strongholds'. The United States and several Arab allies, including Jordan, have been striking ISIS in Syria since September 23, after the militant group seized control of large areas of Iraq and Syria last year and declared a 'caliphate'. Warplanes from the U.S. and other countries have been waging an air campaign against the extremists in Iraq for even longer." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Saudi news site claims ISIS militants admitted drugging Moaz al-Kasasbeh .\nIts report also cites observers who claim he would have felt little pain .\nA video showing the pilot's grotesque execution was circulated last week ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Apple iPhone 4S: The smartphone's Safari browser is the most popular mobile web browser - Google is alleged to have bypassed privacy features built into the browser . Google and Facebook may have used a computer 'trick' that allows them to . monitor web browsing via Apple's Safari browser to build up advertising 'profiles' - circumventing Apple's . safety measures. The search giant bypassed privacy settings built into Apple's Safari web browser on iPhones, PCs and Macs, according to a recent report. Other advertising companies, and Facebook, reportedly used a similar method. Safari is the most popular mobile web browser, used in all models of Apple's iPhone and iPad. Google allegedly circumvented the protection to build up profiles of web users, using a 'cookie' that collected advertising information. The move has caused outcry among privacy advocates. It comes shortly after EU privacy groups wrote to the search giant to ask it to 'halt' a new privacy policy that would allow it to 'share' customer data between services such as Search, Gmail and YouTube. Google allegedly used a 'trick' which sends a blank message to the browser to make it accept unauthorised 'cookies'. Apple says it is 'working to put a stop' to the practice. The code was uncovered by a Stanford University researcher Jonathan Mayer and was reported in the Wall Street Journal. Google has since disabled the code, and claims that the report is in error, and that its cookies only collected anonymous information. The revelation caused outcry among online privacy advocates. San Francisco's Electronic Frontier Foundation says, 'Coming on the heels of Google's controversial decision to tear down the privacy-protective walls between some of its other services, this is bad news for the company. 'It's time for Google to acknowledge that it can do a better job of respecting the privacy of Web users.' Google says that the report was in error. 'The Journal mischaracterizes what happened and why,' says a spokesperson. 'We used known Safari functionality to provide features that signed-in Google users had enabled. It’s important to stress that these advertising cookies do not collect personal information.' Under fire: Google is accused of 'bypassing' Apple's privacy protection to gather advertising information . 'Unlike other major browsers, Apple’s Safari browser blocks third-party cookies by default,' says the spokesperson. 'However, Safari enables many web features for its users that rely on third parties and third-party cookies, such as 'Like' buttons. Last year, we began using this functionality to enable features for signed-in Google users on Safari.'To enable these features, we created a temporary communication link between Safari browsers and Google’s servers, so that we could ascertain whether Safari users were also signed into Google, and had opted for this type of personalization.''However, the Safari browser contained functionality that then enabled other Google advertising cookies to be set on the browser. We didn’t anticipate that this would happen, and we have now started removing these advertising cookies from Safari browsers. European regulators recently wrote to . Google CEO Larry Page calling on the search giant to halt the . introduction of its new 'one-size-fits-all' privacy policy . The . policy was due to come into effect on March 1, and would allow Google . to share what it knows about users between services such as Google . Search, Gmail and YouTube. The . move horrified privacy advocates and bloggers - tech site ZDNet said . that Google would 'know more about you than your wife does' and said the . policy was 'Big Brother-ish'. The European Union working party asked for Google to stop the new policy while the working group investigate whether personal data is protected. ‘We call for a pause to ensure that there can be no misunderstanding about . Google’s commitments to information rights of EU . citizens.’ ‘Given the wide range of services you . offer, and the popularity of these services, changes in your privacy . policy may affect many citizens in most EU member states,’ the group wrote to Google Chief Executive Larry Page." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Search giant allegedly used 'cookie' to monitor browsing habits .\nBypassed Apple's safety measures .\nPrivacy group says, 'This is bad news for the company. It's time for Google to do a better job'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A woman who claims she had a 'drunken fumble' with Prince Harry at his now-infamous naked party in Las Vegas can today be revealed as a dominatrix who charges $1,000 an hour for BDSM sessions. British-born Carrie Reichert, 40, offers kinky fun as a dominatrix under the name Lady Dominique and bills herself as a 'mistress of pain'. Her sordid secret was revealed after the Daily Mail Online obtained X-rated videos of Reichert – who is also a pole-dancer going by the name Carrie Royale – spanking and whipping a man during a wild session. Scroll down for video . 'Mistriss of pain': British-born Carrie Reichert offers kinky fun as a dominatrix under the name Lady Dominique. She is the only woman to come forward to claim that she partied with Prince Harry in Vegas. Prince Harry, pictured above in Las Vegas in 2012, was said to have invited 10 women to party with him at his VIP suite at the Encore at Wynn hotel, including Miss Reichert . Dressed in raunchy bondage gear, Reichert likes to belittle and humiliate her clients – earning up to $5,000 a time. In the video she wears a black PVC basque, knee-high boots and circles a bound, naked, masked man as he pants and cowers on the floor. She tells the whimpering man, 'You're so pathetic' before spanking him with a black paddle whip. Reichert claims she kissed a naked Prince Harry in a 20-minute 'drunken fumble' at his penthouse hotel room during the famous Las Vegas party in August 2012. She said in a newspaper interview at the time: 'We kissed, he was naked at the time, and pretty open. It was a drunken fumble. It wasn't romantic, just fun. 'He was a gentleman, but he was so wasted. The alcohol affected him. I was there for 15 to 20 minutes.' Now it can be revealed that the blonde charges $5,000 to $10,000 dollars for private BDSM sessions in her New Orleans apartment. A source said: 'Carrie [who also uses the code name Ms X] has a dungeon in a room at her place with big bed restraints and a St Andrew's cross which she ties men to and whips them. 'She also has Christian Grey-style racks with all her instruments and sex toys laid out on them - like paddles, nipple clamps and cat-of-nine-tail whips. Busted: The bedraggled 'party girl' Carrie Reichert posing for a jail booking photo. The 40-year-old, was arrested on check fraud charges and jailed in Mississippi earlier this year . 'She charges $1,000 for appearances at parties and for private sessions she can earn as much as $5,000 depending on how extreme the client wants to go. 'Recently she filmed a series of X-rated DVDs for her private clients. 'Rarely does she have sex with clients - she's had some really strange people so far but she enjoys it.' Earlier this year, Reichert performed a striptease show in which she used underpants she claimed belonged to Prince Harry. The routine – which she performed at the Harry Mohney Erotic Heritage Museum in Las Vegas in January – involved her taking off the outfit she wore on the night she allegedly met the young royal before twirling the underpants she claims he gifted to her. Reichert, who lied that she was 32 when she spoke about the royal party in 2012, claims she has now donated the underpants, along with a string bikini she wore, to the museum. Kensington Palace has previously denied Reichert was one of 10 women invited back to the Prince's VIP suite at the Encore at Wynn hotel and dismissed her story as 'untrue'. Reichert is the only woman to have ever spoken out about the prince's wild night. She claims she was hand picked by a member of the royal entourage as she hung out by the pool at the Encore and invited to the Prince's penthouse suite. British-born Reichert, 40, says she performed a routine involving her taking off the outfit she wore on the night she met the prince and will twirl his undergarments . The dominatrix previously told how Prince Harry was already naked when she entered the room and was playing air guitar with a pool cue and giving 'random naked hugs'. Among other shocking claims she made at the time, the pole dancer said that high-spirited Harry pressed his naked body up against the giant window of his suite and declared: 'Look at me, Vegas, these are the royal jewels.' Later, the prince was photographed on a cell phone wearing nothing but a necklace while a naked female guest hid behind him during a game of strip pool. Another photo showed him giving the same topless woman a naked bear hug. The photos - which have since been seen by tens of millions across the world – caused acute embarrassment for the royal family as well as raising security fears about how well the prince was protected on his Vegas trip. Just weeks after the party, Reichert spent a month in Harrison County Jail in Mississippi after being arrested for a $22,000 check fraud." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Carrie Reichert claimed to have partied with the prince in his hotel in 2012 .\nShe says she was alone with the royal and kissed him for 20 minutes .\nPalace has described her story as 'untrue'\nUnder the name Lady Dominique, she bills herself as a 'mistress of pain'\nThe 'party girl' was busted on check fraud charges and jailed in Mississippi earlier this year ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Menace: The Tineola bisselliella moth has infected the Olympic village . They came in the dead of night, attracted by a blaze of light so vast it could be seen from miles away. To an inquisitive moth, the Olympic village must have looked like paradise - 9,000 brand new wardrobes, each containing enough clothing to see athletes through two weeks of the Games. Or, to put it another way, a fortnight of prime packed lunches for Tineola bisselliella and its pesky cousin pellionella. For the Olympic park is at the centre of an area infested with fabric-chomping moths - and Stratford was pinpointed yesterday as one of the worst hit areas in the UK. Don't even dare to imagine what might happen should they chance to munch on the women's beach volleyball bikinis. Perish the thought that British athletes will parade proudly in uniforms that invite critics to describe our opening ceremony as moth-eaten. And forget the fact that so much unpalatable Lycra and man-made 'performance fibres' will deter the larvae of the common clothes moth (bisselliella) or the case-bearing clothes moth (pellionella). With this many people concentrated into such a small area, there is enough grub here for a plague of biblical proportions. The revelation that the Olympic stadium's recently assigned E20 postcode is a hot-spot for moth invasion came from anti-moth and homecare company Caraselledirect. It monitors pest control sales daily . to determine which areas are most affected. On a moth map of the UK, . Stratford is plotted at the epicentre of what it described as an . escalating 'epidemic'. Figures . suggest the problem is 40 times bigger than in Newcastle upon Tyne, for . example; nearly 400 times worse than in Belfast; and greater than in . the whole of Scotland. On the menu? Members of Team GB model their Olympic kit as they arrive at the Olympic Village yesterday . Rich pickings: The Olympic village has 9,000 brand new wardrobes, each containing enough clothing to see athletes through two weeks of the Games . 'They show no respect for Savile Row suits, Primark jumpers or athletes' outfits,' said the firms moth expert, Jonathan Beriland. 'Anything they can get their teeth into - jackets, trousers, underpants - will become a casualty.' London and the south east saw a big increase in moth populations recently because of unseasonal or prolonged spells of cold, wet weather. That meant homes, offices (and flats in the Olympic village) kept windows closed and heat on - perfect conditions for moths to lay eggs that turn into cloth-eating larvae. Females can lay 40 eggs in three weeks, producing larvae which may carry on chomping for up to a year before pupating. No doubt granny would simply have shaken out the clothes and stocked up on pongy mothballs. Don't even think about it! Members of the Australian beach volleyball team during a training session at Horse Guards Parade yesterday . By . the time athletes notice any adult moths flying out of their wardrobes, . however, the seeds of sartorial disaster will already have been sown. Ironically, the Stratford stadium . boats that 'sustainable development' has provided new habitats for a . host of species, including the toadflax brocade moth, whose larvae spurn . athletics gear in favour of the plant from which it takes its name. But . even recently revamped security measures, plus surface to air missiles, . appear to not to have stopped the airborne cloth-destroyers . infiltrating. Olympic . officials said yesterday they had 'not been overwhelmed' by complaints . about masticated clothing, or by reports of munching sounds from inside . athletes' wardrobes (which, it is understood, have no moth protection). But one did report that an American athlete spent an uncomfortable night swatting moths after leaving his balcony doors open and dozing off with the light on. Finally, a terrifying thought. Just where did those big holes in the Olympic rings come from?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "London and south east have seen a big .\nincrease in moth populations because of unseasonal or prolonged .\nspells of cold, wet weather ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The mother of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects is set to travel to the U.S. today with her ex-husband, nearly a week after one of their reign of terror came to an end. Zubeidat Tsarnaeva, who now lives in Dagestan, Russia, said in an emotional telephone interview that she believes her sons, Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, have been framed for the bombings. The suspects' father, Anzor Tsarnaev, has already been interviewed by Russian and American authorities there - and will also travel to the U.S. to be interviewed by investigators. Speaking out on Wednesday, Mrs Tsarnaeva launched into a bizarre rant in . which she claims she does not care if she or her youngest son are killed . by U.S. authorities. Scroll down for video . Rant: Zubeirat Tsarnaena, the Boston bombers' mother, has said she does not care if her surviving son is killed . Their eldest son, Tamerlan, 26, died . after a shootout with police in Watertown, Massachusetts on Friday, . while her youngest, Dzhokhar, 19, is in hospital recovering from a bullet wound . to the neck. 'If they are going to kill him, I don't . care,' she told CNN of Dzhokhar. 'My oldest one is killed, so I don't care. I don't care is my . youngest one is going to be killed today. I want the world to hear this. And I don't care if I am going to get killed too. And I will say . Allahu akbar!' While Dzhokhar was reportedly injured from a self-inflicted gun shot wound as he sought to hide from police in a boat parked in a backyard, his mother said she does not believe this account. 'You know what I think? I think now they . will try to make my Dzhokhar guilty because they took away his voice, . his ability to talk to the world... They did not want the truth to come . out,' she said. She added that the only reason her sons were targeted was because they were Muslim, adding that she saw footage of Tamerlan being killed 'really cruelly.' U.S. authorities are on their way to speak with Zubeidat Tsarnaeva in the aftermath of the bombings. Suspects: Dzhokhar, right, and Tamerlan Tsarnaev are accused of planting the Boston bombs at the historic race on April 15 . Investigators traveled to southern Russia on Tuesday to speak to Mrs Tsarnaeva and her husband Anzor, an American Embassy official said. But if she returns to the U.S. to see . her son - as she reportedly intends to as early as Thursday - she could . be arrested, thanks to an outstanding shoplifting charge. Busted: Mrs Tsarnaeva, 45, was arrested last year after she allegedly stole $1,600 worth of clothing from a Massachusetts Lord & Taylor store . ABC News reported on Tuesday that Mrs Tsarnaeva failed to show up at a court hearing stemming from a July 2012 arrest. So if she returns to the U.S. to visit her hospitalized son or make burial arrangements for the other, she . could be arrested on an outstanding warrant. Mrs Tsarnaeva, 45, allegedly stole $1,600 worth of clothes from a Massachusetts Lord & Taylor store. She was charged with two . counts of malicious/wanton damage and defacement to property after . allegedly swiping the merchandise from the retailer's Natick, . Massachusetts location in June 2012. She was due in court on October 25 for a hearing in the case, but never showed up. The Lord & Taylor location is . not the same as the one on Boyleston Street in Boston, where a . surveillance camera captured what police say is her younger son . dropping a pressure cooker bomb that was hidden inside a backpack. The family's lawyer Heda Saratova, asked for the family to be left alone and said that the parents had just seen . pictures of the body of their elder son and were not up to . speaking with anyone. Questioning: Zubeidat Tsarnaeva, mother of Boston bombing suspects Tamerlan and Dzhokhar, leaves her home for the first time on Tuesday in Dagestan with an unidentified man . Grief: Zubeidat Tsarnaeva is pictured outside her home in Dagestan, a predominantly Muslim province in Russia's Caucasus . 'The mother is in very bad shape,' Saratova said. 'She watches the video and cries.' The images, taken by a resident of Watertown, Massachusetts and posted on his blog, appear to show the Tsarnaev . brothers sheltering behind a vehicle and taking aim at police . officers. They are reportedly seen running to a car for more supplies before . hauling out a pressure cooker bomb they then detonated, filling the . street with smoke. The photographs, taken on the . eyewitness' phone from a third-floor bedroom overlooking the . scene, are the first images giving insight into the fraught battle that . left one brother dead. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev then jumped in the car . and barreled towards the police barricade, making a narrow escape. Authorities said that he ran over his brother Tamerlan. Dad: U.S. investigators traveled to southern Russia on Tuesday to speak to Mrs Tsarnaeva and the brothers' father Anzor, pictured, an American Embassy official said . Their mother told Channel 4 on Tuesday that her sons had nothing to do with the terrorist attacks. She said: 'What happened is a terrible thing but I know my kids have nothing to do with this. I know it, I am mother.' She added to CNN that she had spoken . to Tamerlan after the bombings and he told her he missed her and loved . her, and she said her 'loving' son even inquired about the cat. The trip by the U.S. team was made . possible because of Russian government cooperation with the FBI . investigation into the bombing at the Boston Marathon. Also on Tuesday, the bombers' sister, . Ailena and Bella Tsarnaev, released a statement to the media, saying . that they 'don't have the answers' about their brothers' alleged crimes. Battle: The eyewitness said the men ran to the green sedan, left, for more supplies such as explosives . Threat: In another image, a red circle shows what the eyewitness believed to be a pressure cooker bomb . Taken down: Tamerlan Tsarnaev was killed in a gunfight with police on April 19. Dzhokhar, who was injured, was captured that evening . The statement read: 'Our heart goes . out the victims of last week's bombing. It saddens us to see so many . innocent people hurt after such a callous act. 'As a family, we are absolutely devastated by the sense of loss and sorrow this has caused. 'We . don't have any answers but we look forward to a thorough investigation . and hope to learn more. We ask the media to respect our privacy during . this difficult time.' The mother is from Dagestan, while the suspects' father is from neighboring Chechnya. Their . sons had spent little time in either place before the family moved to . the U.S. a decade ago, but the elder son was in Russia for six months . last year. Shielded: Katherine Russell, the widow of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, leaves her lawyer's office on Tuesday . The father of the two Boston bombing suspects will apparently travel to the U.S. later this week in order to seek 'justice and the truth'. Anzor Tsarnaev says he has 'lots of questions for the police' and is keen 'to clear up many things' when he arrives from his home in Makhachkala in Russia. 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[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "An NHS clinic is treating transgender children as young as 12 with drug therapies to prepare them for a sex change, it has been revealed. More than 20 youngsters with 'gender dysphoria' are being prescribed hormone blockers by doctors at the Tavistock Clinic in north London. The treatment halts the onset of puberty - preventing children from developing the sexual characteristics of the gender they were born. Controversial: The Tavistock Clinic in north London is prescribing hormone blockers to children as young as 12 . The clinic started offering the medication in 2011 as part of a study to determine whether transgender children could benefit from starting treatment earlier than in the past, according to The Sunday Times. It was initially deemed controversial due to the patients' ages - with critics arguing that the youngsters lacked the ability to consent to the therapies. However, since then, the clinic has received a staggering 142 referrals of children aged 11 to 15 from parents and carers. Dr Polly Carmichael, director of the Tavistock Clinic's gender identity service, said she plans to continue offering the treatment to youngsters after the study culminates in April. Fight: Transgender Leo Waddell, 12, was born as a girl called Lily, right. Last month, he vowed to fight a doctor's decision to ban him from taking hormone blockers, which halt the onset of puberty . 'Thirty-five [children] so far have been accepted into the early intervention study, about half of these born as girls and half as boys, of whom 23 are already being treated with hormone blockers,' she told The Sunday Times. 'Another 12 have gone forward but are not yet in treatment, perhaps because they are still too early in puberty.' Once they have reached 16 years old, children are given two options: To halt the hormone blockers - causing them to stay the same gender - or to take 'cross-sex' hormones, which change their body to the opposite gender. At the age of 18, the Tavistock Clinic is able to refer them for a sex change operation. Upset: Speaking on This Morning last month, Leo - pictured with his mother, Hayley, 48 - said he started to cry when he was told he couldn't undergo hormone therapy . The clinic's approach is a sharp . contrast to most doctors' surgeries in the UK, where children under 16 . years old are generally refused hormone blockers. However, pro-treatment campaigners argue that, by their 16th birthday, most youngsters have experienced the onset of puberty - making it harder for them to change gender.. Dr Carmichael said it was 'better' for children not to have gone through puberty before 'transitioning'. But she added: 'You are asking someone aged as young as 11 to make big decisions about their adult life and identity. We have to be very careful to keep options open.' Beauty Queen: Miss England finalist Jackie Green became the youngest person in the world to undergo transgender surgery . Last month, 12-year-old transgender Leo Waddell vowed to fight a doctor's decision to ban him from taking hormone blockers. Leo, from Lowestoft, Suffolk, was born as a girl called Lily but has lived as a boy since the age of five. He plans to take testosterone at the age of 16, before undergoing gender reassignment surgery at the age of 18. In the meantime, he wants to take hormone . blockers to prevent the onset of puberty and the release of female . hormones in his body. However, despite undergoing numerous psychological and hormone tests, his GP has refused to prescribe them because . she was unsure of the long-term effects - adding: 'Any clinical decision I make always gives consideration to every aspect of the patient's wellbeing'. Speaking on This Morning with his mother, Hayley, 48, Leo said: 'I didn't like it, I started to cry when she told me.' Mrs Waddell added: 'What so many people don't understand is that I feel it's far more dangerous for Leo to not have these hormone blockers. 'The things he has to go though, the emotions and the torment is slowly bringing him down and down.' Leo is one of a growing number of British children with gender dysphoria, a . condition whereby you feel have been physically assigned the wrong . gender at birth. In 2009, aged 16, Jackie Green became the youngest person in the world to undergo transgender surgery - having travelled to America aged 12 to receive hormone blockers. Last year, as a 19-year-old woman, Jackie made history once again by becoming . the first transgender Miss England finalist. She later claimed she 'would have killed' herself if she hadn't been prescribed the blockers by a doctor in Boston." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Transgender children as young as 12 are being given hormone blockers .\nThey are being prescribed by doctors at Tavistock Clinic in north London .\nHormone blockers halt the onset of puberty and sexual characteristics .\nTreatment is generally denied to children under the age of 16 ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Bali Nine drug kingpin Andrew Chan, who is facing death by firing squad in Indonesia, masterminded another international heroin smuggling attempt out of Hong Kong - but the operation failed, resulting in three young Australians being jailed. Daily Mail Australia can reveal for the first time that Chan enlisted Sydney teenager Rachel Diaz, 17, and Chris Vo, 15, both from western Sydney, as drug couriers to smuggle $1 million worth of heroin in condoms, which they were to swallow in Hong Kong and bring back to Australia. The Hong Kong deal was to run at the same time as the Bali Nine operation - when Chan, Myuran Sumurakan and seven Australian mules were arrested, some with the drugs strapped to their bodies. It can also be revealed that after his own arrest, Chan wrote a letter to Diaz in Hong Kong, ordering her to keep her mouth shut. Scroll down for video . The Godfather: Andrew Chan was involved in three international drug smuggling operations when he was arrested in Bali . Drug mule: Rachel Diaz was hired by Bali Nine mastermind Andrew Chan who, following her arrest and incarceration in a Hong Kong prison, wrote her a letter ordering her to keep her mouth shut . Hard to swallow: The 114 heroin-filled condoms which Rachel Diaz, 17, was supposed to swallow when the trainee Sydney hairdresser was arrested in a seedy Hong Kong hotel room . Drug kings: One-time mail room worker Myuran Sukumaran (left, with Andrew Chan) says he became involved in the 8.3kg Bali importation to satisfy his lust for fast cars, glamorous women and and a life of nightclubbing . Chan and syndicate partner Sumurakan are on death row and were told this week by new Indonesian President Joko Widodo that he would not grant them pardons, despite their attempts to rehabilitate themselves behind bars. They could face death by firing squad in coming months. Chan, who Indonesian police called 'The Godfather' when they arrested him, was a key organiser of the Australian end of the smuggling and distribution network, which was detailed in the Hong Kong court during Diaz's trial and described as a 'predatory crime syndicate'. In just two weeks in April 2005, the syndicate was responsible for the arrest, and later the incarceration, of 17 young Australians for heroin trafficking in three countries. The hotel room in a seedy Hong Kong district where Rachel Diaz, 17, and Chris Vo, 15, were preparing to swallow 114 heroin-filled condoms and make the eight-hour flight back to Sydney . Frantic father: Coca Cola representative Ferdinand Diaz, pictured in Hong Kong, made several attempts to get his daughter (pictured during her school days) freed from prison . Diaz, Vo and their minder Hutchinson Tran, 22, were arrested in a low budget Hong Kong hotel room on April 12, 2005. They were found with 114 condoms filled with up to 1kg of heroin - but Diaz had had second thoughts about taking part in the operation, for which they were to be paid $200 for each 5cm-long condom they ingested. Diaz's father Ferdinand failed to get his daughter released on bail and 12 months after her arrest, she was sentenced to 10 years and eight months. Vo, by then 16, received nine years, and Tran got 13 years and four months. All have since been released, with Diaz serving out the majority of her sentence in a NSW women's prison after being transferred in February 2009 under the International Transfer of Prisoners' Act. Five days after her arrest, Bali police arrested Chan, Sukumaran and their mules Renae Lawrence, Martin Stephens, Scott Rush, Si Yi Chen, Matthew Norman, Michael Czugaj and Tan Duc Thanh Nguyen. The seven couriers recruited by Chan and Sukumaran have all received sentences ranging from 18 years to life. Predator: Death row inmate Andrew Chan, who claims he would serve God as a pastor if he was set free, was a cynical drug trafficker who landed at least 17 young Australians in jail before his arrest . No way back: Scott Rush, aged 19, at Denpasar Airport on April 17, 2005, as Bali police remove packages of heroin strapped to his body . Several trips: Panel beater turned drug mule Renae Lawrence made two successful trips for Chan from Bali with heroin strapped to her body but was caught on the third, in April 2005, and sentenced to 20 years . Young dupes: Former Wollongong bartender, Martin Stephens (left) and Sydney catering worker Matthew Norman (right), pictured at Kerobokan Jail, Bali, in 2007, two years after they were duped by Chan who had promised them quick riches by acting as heroin mules in Bali . Behind closed doors: Lured to this hotel in Hong Kong's Tsim Sha Tsui district by a drug gang which preyed on young Australians, Diaz, 17, and Vo, 15, were arrested with 1kg of heroin in condoms . Both the Bali Nine and the Hong Kong drug smuggling deals were connected with a third, lesser-known attempted heroin importation in which Chan and Sukumaran conspired with four young Brisbane people. Daily Mail Australia can also reveal that in the lead up to the Bali Nine and the Hong Kong operations Chan and Sukumaran visited a young Korean-Australian who was later arrested and charged over the Hong Kong conspiracy following the arrest of Diaz, Vo and Tran. A Korean-Australian and a co-conspirator were charged with plotting to import the packages of heroin that Diaz and 15-year-old Vo were meant to swallow. The Bali Nine are a group of nine Australians who attempted to smuggle 8.3kg of heroin from Bali to Australia on August 17, 2005. Drug mastermind Andrew Chan and his cohort, Myuran Sukumaran, recruited six men and one woman aged between 19 and 30 years old and strapped heroin to their bodies. Renae Lawrence, Martin Stephens, Scott Rush, Si Yi Chen, Matthew Norman Michael Czugaj and Tan Duc Thanh Nguyen were arrested in a hotel and at Denapasar airport and taken to Bali's Kerobokan prison. Lawrence was sentenced to 20 years, Rush's sentence has been redeuced to 18 years and the other five mules are serving life sentences. Chan and Sukumaran were given the death penalty and in early December 2014, Indonesia's new President Joko Widodo said the men would face execution by firing squad. With prison remission, Lawrence's current earliest possible release date is February 2026. Chan visited the Korean-Australian at least three times in different NSW prisons and once with Sukumaran in late 2004, just before the two made two 'practice' runs to Indonesia with several of the future Bali Nine couriers, including Renae Lawrence, and successfully returned to Australia with heroin strapped to their bodies. Chan, who was a manager at a Sydney catering company, duped three of his staff - Lawrence, Norman and Stephens - into becoming mules, promising them thousands of dollars in return. Following the arrests in Hong Kong and Bali within days of each other - and a series of other arrests in Sydney and Brisbane just days later - police said the Bali Nine had no connection with the Diaz case. However, detectives have exclusively revealed that Chan was in contact with Diaz for months and all three trafficking deals were connected to a Sydney-based Chinese drug smuggling syndicate which had links to Myanmar. Chan, who has found God in prison, was regularly visiting another convicted drug dealer in prison as he was conspiring to commit the Bali Nine deal. Diaz and Vo were recruited to go to Hong Kong as drug mules, police say, on the promise of $6000 or $7000 for a single trip. Diaz, a trainee hairdresser with churchgoing Filipino migrant parents, and Vo, a McDonald's worker and son of a single mother of Vietnamese origin, came from modest income families in western Sydney. Neither had previously known connections with drug syndicates, nor had they met before they flew out from Sydney to Hong Kong in April 2005. Diaz's parents, Ferdinand and Maria, believed she was having a sleep-over at a friend's house and then reported her missing when she failed to return. Squalor and misery: Australian inmates Si Yi Chen, Tan Duc Thanh Nguyen and Matthew Norman in a holding cell before a court appearance at Denpasar . Greedy fool: Myuran Sukumaran (pictured arriving at court to appeal his death sentence) admits his role in the Bali Nine drug deal just because he wanted an easy life with cars, money and women . On the day she and Vo were due home, April 13, police believe the Korean-Australian went to Sydney Airport to collect them, armed with three packets of laxatives. Diaz and Vo were in a room at the Imperial Hotel, in Hong Long's Tsim Sha Tsui backpacker district, with the 114 heroin-filled condoms, supplied by Hutchinson Tran, when police burst in. Vo was prepared to swallow 30 packages but Diaz had apparently reconsidered, realising they could burst inside her stomach during the eight-hour flight back to Sydney. Fearful place: Hong Kong's notorious Tai Lam correctional facility where Diaz was incarcerated before being transferred to a Sydney prison . Firing squad: After a series of court appeals, Myuran Sukumaran (left) and Andrew Chan are the sole remaining members of the Bali Nine who still face death by an Indonesian firing squad . Earliest possible release: With prison governor's remissions, Bali Nine drug smuggler Renae Lawrence will be the first of the group to gain freedom, in February 2026 at the earliest . Meanwhile, four Australians from Brisbane - aged 24, 22, 18, and 19, had been arrested in Brisbane and charged with conspiring with Chan and Sukumaran of conspiring to import heroin to Australia. A fifth, Khanh Thanh Ly, 24, was arrested in Sydney. Ly subsequently pleaded guilty, but said he was only a 'runaround' in the gang whose members included Sukumaran, and was never paid but did it for the 'glamour' and entries to parties and clubs. The Bali Nine incident was linked to one of the world's biggest drug syndicates, Crescent Moon, which has smuggled large quantities of heroin from Myanmar (Burma) to Western countries. Chan has admitted he saw the Bali Nine deal as a 'quick pay day'. He has never spoken about his involvement in the Hong Kong deal. In an interview with ABC TV he pleaded for clemency, saying if his death sentence was commuted and he was released from prison, he wanted to help the community and become a minister of religion." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Bali Nine kingpin Andrew Chan masterminded another overseas heroin deal that went wrong .\nRachel Diaz, 17, of Sydney, was arrested with two others in a Hong Kong hotel .\nDiaz, a trainee hairdresser, and Chris Vo, then 15, were due to swallow 114 heroin-filled condoms when police raided their hotel room .\nChan sent threats from Kerobokan jail to Diaz's Hong Kong prison cell, telling her to keep her 'mouth shut'\nChan set up at least 17 young Australians who were arrest on heroin charges .\nHe was part of a 'predatory crime syndicate' which recruited young people as drug mules .\nChan and cohort Myuran Sumurakan face death by firing squad after the new Indonesian President rejected any chance of a pardon ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A woman has been sentenced to five years’ probation after being found guilty of first sexually assaulting and then having intercourse with her best friend's teenage son over a two year period starting when he was just aged 13. Karen Lee Carstens, 43, was convicted of sexual assault of a child by a jury in Houston, Texas, on Wednesday and was then sentenced on Thursday morning. Police said she began sexual assaulting the teen in 2007 when he was 13 years old and eventually ended up having a sex with him on numerous occasion at her home. Karen Lee Carstens, 43, has been sentenced to five years probation after being found guilty having sex with her best friend's teenage son . ‘I feel like she deserved everything that she got,’ the unnamed victim, now 19 years old, told KHOU. The improper relations had begun when Carstens volunteered to help babysit the teen while her friend, the boy's mother, was hospitalized. The boy described a couple of the encounters to investigators, particularly those which happened over a three-month period when his mother was in and out of the hospital due to a gallbladder infection. He said on May 15, 2009, he and Carstens were lying on a sofa bed and watching television when they started to have sex. The unnamed victim, now 19, told local TV news that he believed that Carstens had gotten what she deserved . According to court documents the boy 'cried believing he had impregnated [Carstens] but she assured him not to worry because her menstrual cycle was due soon.' The boy told investigators that when the relationship began it involved just touching her breasts and genitals, but progressed to oral sex. In the court documents, the boy described one encounter where he suggested anal sex as a way for them to avoid pregnancy. She at first refused but then allowed the teen to do it. The affair ended shortly after when Carstens moved to Riva, Maryland. The improper relations had begun when Carstens, pictured in court, had volunteered to help babysit the teen while her friend, the boy's mother, was hospitalized . Police say the victim said Carstens told him not to tell anyone about their sexual relationship because she could get into trouble. Authorities investigated and found enough evidence to file charges against Carstens. Her bail was set at $30,000." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Karen Lee Carstens, 43,has been sentenced to five years probation after being found guilty of having sex with her best friend's son .\nRelations with the unnamed boy began when he was just 13 years old and continued for two years .\nCartsens volunteered to help babysit the teen while her friend, the boy's mother, was hospitalized and during that period the pair had sex .\nThe boy, now 19, told reporters outside the court that he felt Cartens had received all she deserved ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Exhausted, covered in mud and desperately hungry, a team of Swedish athletes sat down for a meal as they prepared to take on a dangerous 20-mile trek through the Ecuadorian rainforest. As they opened their canned meat, a tired Mikael Lindnord noticed a scruffy, miserable stray dog staring at him out of the corner of his eye. Feeling sorry for him, he fed the dog a meatball and thought nothing of it, but as the team stood up to continue their race the animal started to follow them - and he didn't stop. As the group of four navigated the final two stages of the 430-mile Adventure Racing World Championship, the dog befriended them and was eventually given the name Arthur. Every grueling task the team face, Arthur would do the same. He swam alongside them while they kayaked down rivers, dragged himself up hills during hikes and pulled through knee-deep mud during treks. Even when the team tried to get rid of their new member out of concerns for his safety - he refused to leave. Scroll down for video . The fifth member: Team Peak Performance walk with stray dog Arthur during a stage of the 430-mile Adventure Racing World Championship. He followed the group of four during the grueling race . All terrains: Despite numerous attempts by the team to get rid of the dog, primarily for his own safety, he refused to go. It meant when he got stuck in the knee-deep mud they helped get him out and when he was exhausted, they stopped to take a break . Encounter: Mikael Lindnord first noticed the scruffy dog when he was sitting down to eat canned meatballs. He fed Arthur one thinking nothing on it, but ended up creating a bond with the dog . This meant when he was tired they stopped for a break and when he got stuck in the mud they pulled him out. After six days the team finished the race, and the dog had suffered. They therefore decided to take him to a vet while still in South America to have him checked out. During that time Lindord thought to himself that after their experience, they could not leave Arthur, so he decided to adopt him and take him back to Sweden. He applied to the Jordbruksverket (the Swedish Board of Agriculture) and was made to wait to see if his application was successful. After a tense few days, the team arrived at the airport with Arthur and boarded the plane with him back home. Adventure Racing is a form of extreme sport that combines continuous hiking, trekking, mountain biking and kayaking over a successive number of days. The world championships held in Ecuador covered three diverse geographical regions - the Andes, the Pacific and the Amazon rainforest. Lindord told Swedish news site Aftonbladet: 'I had just opened a food pack when I saw a scruffy miserable dog in the corner of my eye. For more from Team Peak Performance click here . Determined: Before one of the segments of the race - a 36 mile kayak around the coast - organizers warned the team that taking Arthur along posed a risk to his and their safety. But Arthur swam alongside the boat and ended up being pulled in by Lindord . Grueling: The race takes teams of four around ten days, and involves continuous hiking, trekking, mountain biking and kayaking . Resting: When the team slept Arthur would also curl up and take a nap alongside them . Video Source Team Peak Performance . 'I thought he was hungry and gave him a meatball. Then I thought no more of it. He added: 'At one stage we had to take a break and the dog was totally wrecked. We opened two cans of food and let him eat, because he could find no food at all in the jungle.' Before one of the segments of the race - a 36 mile kayak around the coast - organizers warned the team that taking Arthur along posed a risk to his and their safety. They tried to set off without him, but as they left he jumped into the water beside them and started desperately paddling. Lindord, heartbroken by the site of Arthur struggling in the water, picked him up, put him in the kayak and let him stay for the rest of the journey. The gesture prompted a standing ovation and cheers from spectators watching from the banks. The ordeal to get him back to Sweden was documented on the team's Facebook page. In one post Lindord wrote: 'I almost cried in front of the computer, when receiving the decision from Jordbruksverket (Board of Agriculture) in Sweden!' 'The team is overwhelmed and happy knowing that Jordbruksverket has approved Mikaels application to bring Arthur to Sweden. A big important piece in the work to get Arhur on the plane, is done. So far so good. But, There are [sic] still one paper to go. The team are now working hard for the very last piece in this puzzel [sic]. Lindord ended by saying: 'I came to Ecuador to win the World Championship. Instead, I got a new friend.' Support: At one point the dog was not able to find any food in the jungle, so the team stopped and gave him some of their canned food . Challenge: As the team neared the finished the tasks began to take their toll on Arthur and he ended up with some injuries . Health checks: When the team finished the race, they took Arthur to Ecuador to see a vet in order to prepare him for the trip back to Sweden . Donations: Team Peak Performance set up a PayPal account while they were still in South America to garner funds for Arthur's care . Spotlight: Team member Staffan Bjorklund takes Arthur for a walk outside the clinic. Their story had already grabbed the attention of the media . Greeting: Arthur offers out his paw to one of the vets as the team wait in the clinic for him to be checked over . Aftermath: After the procedures were complete he was forced to wear a cone on his head. It was then that Lindord decided to adopt him and take him back to his family in Sweden . Emotional: When Lindord received news that the Board of Agriculture had approved his request for Arthur to be brought back to Sweden, he said he cried while looking at the computer . Happy: Despite his injuries and the toll the final two stages of the race had taken on him, Arthur began to look healthy as he prepared to fly to Sweden and settle into his new home . Attention: The team let passengers stroke Arthur as he wondered around the airport terminal before their flight back to Sweden . Pose: Members of the team stand alongside with flight attendants and a pilot as they prepare to take Arthur home to his new family ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Team Peak Performance were sat down for a meal before a 20 mile trek in Ecuador when they saw a stray dog .\nSwedish group were taking part in the Adventure Racing World Championship through the Amazon rain forest .\nMikael Lindnord fed the animal a meatball before the team carried on - but the scruffy creature followed them .\nThey tried to get rid of him, primarily for his own safety, but he refused to go so he became a fifth team member .\nThe group of four decided to name him Arthur and have now adopted him and flown him back to Sweden .\nLindord said: 'I came to Ecuador to win the World Championship. Instead, I got a new friend'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Bashar Al-Assad launched the chemical attack which killed hundreds of people because he 'lost his nerve' in a moment of panic and worried that Damascus would fall to rebel troops, according to new intelligence. In a telephone call which was tapped by German spy chiefs, a senior Hezbollah commander told the Iranian embassy in Lebanon that Syria's president intended to tilt the balance of power towards the regime in the battle for control of the country's capital. However, it appears that the chemical attack backfired, as it looks set to prompt a major intervention from American and French troops aimed at crippling Assad's military capabilities. Barack Obama today spoke out to demand that the world take action against Syria, saying that the international community 'cannot be silent' over the use of chemical weapons. Scroll down for video . Attack: Bashar Al-Assad is said to have launched a barrage of chemical weapons after he 'lost his nerve' Promise: Barack Obama said that the 'credibility' of the West was in question if it did not intervene . The German intelligence came as Vladimir Putin warned the West not to take unilateral action against Syria, and repeated his claim that the regime was not responsible for the chemical weapons strike in the suburbs of Damascus two weeks ago. Russia today announced that it is sending a missile cruiser to the eastern Mediterranean to enforce the country's interests in the volatile region. Pope Francis also entered the fray, attempting to slow the march to war by summoning ambassadors from all over the world. The call from a Hezbollah leader about the chemical attack, in which he described the move as 'a big mistake', was intercepted by Germany's BNC intelligence service and reported by Der Spiegel magazine. The revelation has led the country's top spies to agree with the U.S. intelligence assessment that Assad was indeed responsible for using chemical weapons in the attack on August 21. BND president Gerhard Schindler said that following a 'thorough analysis', the regime must have been the perpetrator, and the government is the only actor which possesses chemical agents such as sarin. Vote: Mr Obama, pictured with Sweden's prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, is facing a debate in Congress . Meeting: Mr Obama with his national security team at a breakfast summit with Swedish officials . The BND believes that the use of . sarin may have been meant as a deterrent against rebel forces, but that . the military used too much of it by mistake. 'The . new information from the BND could become important in the coming . days,' Der Spiegel said. 'Thus far the U.S. has only noted that after . the attack, intelligence agencies had intercepted internal government . communications indicating concern about a possible UN inspection of the . site. 'The telephone . conversation intercepted by the BND could be an important piece in the . puzzle currently being assembled by Western intelligence experts.' Despite . the findings, Germany is unlikely to join any military action by the . West after both Angela Merkel and her main election rival ruled out an . attack. Britain also . seems certain to stay away from the front line of any conflict after . David Cameron's Government was defeated in a vote in the House of . Commons last week. War: Children stand around in the rubble of a building apparently destroyed by Assad's forces . Strike: The West is expected to launch military attacks on Syria within the next few days . By contrast, Mr Obama is expected to win the support of the U.S. Congress after leading figures from both the Democratic and Republican parties came out in support of intervention. Speaking in Stockholm as he travelled to the G20 summit in St Petersburg, Mr Obama insisted that it was essential to strike against Assad over the chemical attacks. 'In the face of such barbarism the international community cannot be silent,' he said at a press conference. 'Failing to respond to this attack would only increase the risk of more attacks and that possibility that other countries would use these weapons, as well.' The President defended his decision to intervene once Assad crossed the 'red line' of using chemical weapons, saying that it was vital to uphold 'international norms'. Defiant: Vladimir Putin has warned the West against intervening in Syria and igniting a regional conflagration . 'That wasn't something I made up,' he said. 'I didn't pluck it out of thin air. There's a reason for it. 'The . international community's credibility is on the line. America and . Congress' credibility is on the line, because we give lip service to the . notion that these international norms are important.' He also suggested that Putin might be persuaded to change his mind on supporting Assad's government. 'I'm . always hopeful, and I will continue to engage him,' Mr Obama said. 'Ultimately, we can end deaths much more rapidly if Russia takes a . different approach to these problems.' Speaking . alongside Swedish prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, he concluded: 'The . moral thing to do is not to stand by and do nothing.' Summit: World leader will soon be meeting at the Constantine Palace in St Petersburg, pictured . Banquet: The leaders will dine tomorrow at the Grand Palace Peterhof State Museum . The French parliament is today set to debate a possible military response, although the vote is considered much less important than in Britain or the U.S. because of president Francois Hollande's large majority and relative freedom of action. 'If you want a political solution you have to move the situation,' foreign minister Lauren Fabius said this morning. 'If there's no sanction, Bashar Assad will say, \"That's fine, I'll continue what I'm doing.\"' Adding to the tension in the eastern Mediterranean, where Israel and the U.S. test-fired a missile yesterday, Russia today ordered a missile cruiser to take over its operations in the region. The ship, named Moskva, will be joined by a destroyer from Russia's Baltic Fleet and a frigate from the Black Sea Fleet. 'The Cruiser Moskva is heading to the Gibraltar Straits,' a military source told the state news agency. 'In approximately 10 days it will enter the east Mediterranean, where it will take over as the flagship of the naval task force.' Russia is Assad's most powerful global ally, and has consistently opposed Western intervention in Syria's long-running civil war, calling instead for negotiations to reach a diplomatic solution. Attack: A boy who survived the chemical attack on the eastern suburbs of Damascus two weeks ago . Mr Putin suggested in an interview yesterday that Russia would support a UN resolution on military strikes if Assad is proven to have carried out the chemical attack. However, he insisted that it would have been 'ludicrous' for the regime to draw the opposition of the international community by using banned substances such as sarin. 'From our viewpoint, it seems absolutely absurd that the armed forces, which are on the offensive today and in some areas have encircled the so-called rebels and are finishing them off, that in these conditions they would start using forbidden chemical weapons while realising quite well that it could serve as a pretext for applying sanctions against them,' he said. 'If there are data that the chemical weapons have been used, and used specifically by the regular army, this evidence should be submitted to the UN Security Council. 'And it ought to be convincing. It shouldn't be based on some rumours and information obtained by special services through some kind of eavesdropping, some conversations and things like that.' Votes: Presidents Barack Obama and Francois Hollande have both submitted to lawmakers' debates on Syria . The Russian president said he was sorry that Mr Obama had cancelled a one-on-one meeting which was due to precede the G20 summit. 'President Obama hasn't been elected by the American people in order to be pleasant to Russia,' he said. 'And your humble servant hasn't been elected by the people of Russia to be pleasant to someone either. 'We work, we argue about some issues. We are human. Sometimes one of us gets vexed. But I would like to repeat once again that global mutual interests form a good basis for finding a joint solution to our problems.' One country which is likely to support any Western action is Turkey, one of the leading regional powers, whose prime minister said today that he would join an international coalition designed at reining in Assad. Authorities at the Vatican, which has been outspoken about attempting to avoid war in Syria, have asked all ambassadors in the city-state to attend an audience with the Secretary of State tomorrow. It is the first time that the whole diplomatic corps has been summoned since 2003, when John Paul II attempted to prevent the invasion of Iraq. Vatican spokesman Padre Federico Lombardi said the Secretariat of State would put the Pope's position on Syria clearly. The summons was 'a very infrequent and significant even', he added. Francis has already announced a day of peace for Syria on Saturday, 'the meanings and purpose' of which will be explained at the conference of ambassadors, the official Vatican newspaper the Osservatore Romano explained. In an impassioned plea for peace during his Angelus prayer on Sunday Francis said his heart was 'deeply wounded by what is happening in Syria and anguished by the dramatic developments which are looming'. Syria's civil war has been raging for two and a half years, since Assad started cracking down on protests inspired by the revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt, and has killed more than 100,000 people. It was revealed this week that more than 2million Syrians had been forced out of their homeland by the fighting, with the vast majority ending up in Lebanon, Turkey or Jordan." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Claim by Hezbollah commander intercepted by German intelligence agency .\nBut Assad's attempt to crush the rebels failed as West prepares to attack .\nObama says 'international credibility is on the line' over its response .\nRussia has announced the deployment of a cruiser in the eastern Med .\nPutin yesterday warned U.S. against attacking Syria and provoking conflict .\nThe Pope has summoned all diplomats to a meeting in a bid to stop the war .\nAmerican and French lawmakers set to vote on any intervention ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A businessman fearing he had cancer after discovering blood in his urine has been left stunned after doctors discovered he has a fully functioning womb - and the blood was from his period. The 37-year-old man, who MailOnine is not identifying, said he has experienced strange symptoms for years, such as a dull ache after sex, but his concerns were always brushed aside by medics. Specialists have since discovered that, as well has having typical exterior male genitalia, he also has an interior uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes and ovaries. A 37-year-old businessman has been shocked to learn he has a fully functioning womb in addition to the typical male genitalia after suffering from a rare genetic disorder . They say he has been having periods since his teens, has experienced PMT, and may even be able to get pregnant. The man, from Lancashire, is now preparing for surgery to remove the womb having lived his whole life as a 'red blooded' male, according to The Sun. Doctors say this is the best way to treat the condition, but have warned him that he could start the menopause once the operation is complete. Persistent Mullerian duct syndrome (PMDS) is a rare genetic disorder which occurs when the body fails to produce or respond to certain hormones while developing during pregnancy. Every foetus contains the beginnings of a womb, known as the Mullerian duct, but if the baby is male then it will produce hormones meaning this reduces and then disappears all together. However in those with PMDS the body either does not produce these hormones, or does not react to them properly, meaning the duct develops into a functioning womb. Because these hormones do not affect the growth of the penis, it means the child will also develop typical exterior male genitals. Persistent Mullerian duct syndrome is a genetic condition which means that both sets of genitals will form. Symptoms include one or both testicles failing to descend, and fleshy hernias in the lower abdomen . The syndrome is believed to be extremely rare, although the exact number of cases each year is largely unknown. The condition is usually spotted in early childhood or around puberty. Symptoms include one or both testes failing to descend properly or fleshy hernias in the lower abdomen. The condition is usually discovered during surgery to treat these problems. All foetuses develop with the beginnings of a womb, known as the Mullerian duct. In the male foetus hormones will be produced causing this to shrink and eventually disappear. But in those with PMDS these hormones will not be produced, or the body will not react to them. This means the Mullerian duct will develop into female sexual organs, including cervix, ovaries and uterus. Because different hormones are responsible for growing a penis, the male reproductive organs will also develop. Symptoms include one or both testicles failing to descend, and fleshy hernias in the lower abdomen. If the condition goes undiscovered into puberty, blood may also occur in the semen or urine after periods start. However in very exceptional cases the problem is not picked up by medics until adulthood, during which time the patient may have experienced blood in the semen or urine after starting periods, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. The businessman, who is in a relationship with a woman who knows about his condition, says the first sign something was wrong came at six months old, when he had an operation on an undescended testicle. He told Alison Smith-Squire: 'As a child I didn't have any other problems and went through puberty normally, developing a deep voice and body hair. 'But as I reached my teen and 20s I began experiencing a dull ache, during and after sex.' When he was 18 blood first appeared in his urine, leading doctors to suspect he had bladder cancer, but a biopsy came back negative. Eventually he was sent for an MRI, and the images revealed he has a uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and even a cervix. A consultant has now told him that the ache after sex was caused by PMT, and the blood in his urine came from his periods. As well as surgery to remove the female organs, he will also take part in genetic screening to find out how his gender balances out. He added: 'It's possible tests will show I'm both male and female, but I feel completely right living life as a guy. Even if tests showed I was mostly a woman, I would still continue living as a man.' The 37-year-old is being sent for a hysterectomy at Manchester University Hospital - and has been told the operation may start the menopause (file image)" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Man, 37, experienced dull ache after sex and found blood in his urine .\nDoctors sent him for MRI scan fearing he might have bladder cancer .\nBut images showed he had a womb, including ovaries and cervix .\nPain was actually PMT, and blood occurred while he was on his period .\nSurgeons will now remove womb, but say it could start the menopause ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Kelly Osbourne has quit Fashion Police - just days after her co-star Giuliana Rancic was forced to apologize over a joke about Disney star Zendaya Coleman. The lilac-haired star, 30, has been a fixture on the show since 2011. E! confirmed Kelly's departure on Friday with a statement: 'Kelly Osbourne is departing E!'s Fashion Police to pursue other opportunities, and we would like to thank her for her many contributions to the series over the past five years, during which time the show became a hit with viewers.' Scroll down for video . 'Kelly threw her under the bus': Access Hollywood host Billy Bush said he 'doubts' things are OK between Kelly Osbourne and Giuliana Rancic. However, a source insisted Kelly's possible departure has nothing to do with the Zendaya row . 'Fashion Police will return, as scheduled, on Friday, March 30th at 9:00 p.m. and no decisions have been made on her replacement,' the statement went on to explain. Earlier that day a source told Daily Mail Online: 'Kelly stayed on the show after the beloved Joan Rivers passed away, but nothing has been the same since. 'The chemistry has not been the same between the hosts since the show came back on air and Kelly knows it's time to move on.' Apology: Giuliana Rancic was forced to apologize after joking that Zendaya's dreadlocks at the Oscars would 'smell of patchouli' or 'weed' Kelly fired back on Twitter after her co-star Giuliana said Zendaya's Oscar dreadlocks looked like they would 'smell of patchouli' or 'weed' on the Academy Awards Fashion Police special on Monday night. She raged: 'I DO NOT CONDONE RACISM SO AS A RSULT OF THIS IM SERIOUSLY QUESTIONING STAYING ON THE SHOW[sic].' However, the source insisted: 'This has nothing to do Giuliana. Zendaya accepted Giuliana's apology and she's already moved on to a new hair style! 'Even Kelly tweeted 'this too shall pass' and was over it. 'Joan was the mama bear, she stopped all the quarrels and held the show together, even when Kelly was being testy.' When Fashion Police returned on air following Joan's death, Kathy Griffin was at the helm, with stylist Brad Goreski brought on board. E! execs are now keen to revamp the show before it returns in March. Kelly's bid to leave comes as her dad, rocker Ozzy Osbourne, waded into the argument with some words of warning for Billy Bush. After the Access Hollywood host slammed his daughter Kelly and stood up for pal Giuliana, the star fired back on Twitter. '@BillyBush stop acting like a b**. Act like a man,' Ozzy wrote on Thursday night. 'Lay off Kelly or we'll be going to hospital to get my foot out of your a. God Bless.' Billy did not respond directly to the Black Sabbath star's message, but joked about it a few hours later while discussing the viral photo of a dress that some see as white and gold and others see as blue and black. 'Need to book an opthomologist AND a proctologist on @AHLive tomorrow. For #TheDress and Ozzy's foot,' he tweeted. Contrary to reports, Billy blasted the suggestion that Kelly tried to stop Giuliana from making the comment about Zendaya's hair - and that the segment was taped three times. As Daily Mail Online has revealed, the joke was actually scripted by Fashion Police writers - and was not off the cuff from Giuliana. Words of warning: Ozzy Osbourne told Billy Bush to 'lay off' his daughter Kelly on Thursday. The rock star is pictured with his daughter in November . Team Giuliana: The Access Hollywood host, seen in November, slammed Kelly over the Zendaya Fashion Police controversy . 'We'll be going to hospital': Ozzy took to Twitter to fire back at Billy . Seeing the funny side: Billy did not respond directly, but joked about the Black Sabbath frontman's comment a few hours later . The 43-year-old said he spoke to Giuliana directly and that she denied claims it was filmed more than once - as did the show's network E!. 'And the Kelly Osbourne part... that never occurred,' Billy went on, adding that he 'doubts' the two hosts have made amends. 'How could it be good? Kelly Osbourne threw her under the bus, in my opinion,' he said. Billy also added: 'Giuliana is taking the hit for this. That joke that Giuliana delivered, it was a written joke. Which means there were a lot of people involved - and nobody saw racism.' MailOnline revealed that the joke about Zendaya's dreadlocks was scripted, and that Kelly did not speak out against it during filming. The following day, she added: 'Im giving everyone involved 24 hours to make it right or the world will hear how I really feel. contactually [sic] Im not allowed to speak!' 'I DID NOT MAKE THE WEED COMENT. I DO NOT CONDONE RACISM SO AS A RSULT OF THIS IM SEREIOULSY QUESTIONONIG [sic] STAYING ON THE SHOW!' Shortly afterwards, Giuliana apologised on E! News. 'I want to apologise for a comment that I made on last night's Fashion Police about Zendaya's hair,' she said. 'As you know, Fashion Police is a show that pokes fun at celebrities in good spirit, but I do realise that something I said last night did cross the line.' Sorry: Giuliana issued an apology on E! News on Tuesday, which Zendaya graciously accepted . Threatening to leave: Earlier this week Kelly suggested she would quit the show if Giuliana didn't 'make it right' 'I just want everyone to know that I didn't intend to hurt anybody, but I learned it's not my intent that matters, it's the result. And the result is people are offended, including Zendaya. And that is not OK.' Zendaya graciously accepted the apology, saying that she 'appreciates' it and adding that she is 'glad it was a learning experience'. Kelly then tweeted: 'It takes a strong women to apologize & makes a forgiving women even stronger! #ThisTooShallPass.' Khloe Kardashian - who reported for E! from the Oscars - is now in talks to join the show, according to Radar. Fashion Police, now fronted by Kathy Griffin, is not back on air until March, and Giuliana is expeted back. Close friends: Kelly and Zendaya, seen here on February 14 at New York Fashion Week, are good pals ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Kelly, 30, has been on Fashion Police since 2011 .\nE! confirmed her departure with a statement on Friday .\nSources insist it's NOT to do with the Zendaya row .\nSource says: 'The chemistry on the show hasn't been the same since Joan Rivers passed away .\nE! execs now plan to revamp the show .\nKhloe Kardashian is being touted as Kelly's replacement ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Vanilla Ice is free on bond after being charged with burglary of a $1million mansion and grand theft. The rapper-turned-home improvement show host, whose real name is Robert Van Winkle, was arrested in Lantana, Florida, on Wednesday amid allegations he broke into a vacant home and stole furniture, a pool heater, bicycles and other items. The burglarized residence, which is in foreclosure, is near a home that Van Winkle, 47, was working on for his show on DIY Network, The Vanilla Ice Project, and some of the stolen property was later found at Van Winkle's home, police say. This as it have been reported he told his work crew he owned the home and sent them over twice to burgle the property. Scroll down for video . Vanilla Ice, whose real name is Robert Van Winkle, was charged with burglary of a residence and grand theft . Police say Van Winkle stole items from this house in Lantana, Florida, while he was filming his reality show . Van Winkle (center) was released from the Palm Beach County Jail on a $6,000 bond last night . According to the New York Daily News; 'Cops later interviewed Ice's construction foreman, who said Ice told him he'd bought the property and ordered him to fetch stuff from it, including the pool heater and two bikes, worth about $400.In the show, Van Winkle and a crew renovate and flip houses.' Then, earlier this month, a mirrored coffee table and some glass knick-knacks were reported missing from the property. The real estate broker of the burglarized $1million home, Jim Lovely, called the situation a 'hassle', according to NBC Miami. Lovely said: 'Why would you jeopardize going to jail for basically junk? 'It was just worthless furniture and some items so it doesn't make much sense. 'The house wasn't full of Picassos, so it wasn't a high-dollar heist.' The former pop star, who rose to fame with the 1990s hit 'Ice Ice Baby,' was released from the Palm Beach County Jail on a $6,000 bond, according to WPBF. Van Winkle called the situation a 'misunderstanding' that 'was blown out of proportion'. He said: 'It's sad that good news doesn't travel this fast. 'It's just out of proportion and I wish you guys would focus on all the good things I've done. 'It'll all get cleared up, you'll see.' Authorities believe Van Winkle stole furniture, a pool heater (above), bicycles and other items . The broker for the property said the house, which did contain some furniture (above), 'wasn't full of Picassos' Police took Van Winkle into custody after they obtained a search warrant and recovered some of the stolen items at his home in Palm Beach County. The Lantana Police Department said: 'During the investigation, it was determined Robert Matthew Van Winkle played a role in the burglary and theft. 'A search warrant was obtained and executed in unincorporated Palm Beach County in which several of the stolen items were recovered at a residence under the care and control of Robert Van Winkle.' The items have been returned to their owner. In his DIY Network show, Van Winkle and a crew renovate and flip homes. DIY is 'aware' of the situation . The items which Van Winkle allegedly took from the home (pictured) have been returned to their owner . Van Winkle in a 2001 mugshot (left) after he allegedly threatened a man and in a 2008 mugshot (right) after an assault charge . According to Van Winkle, the incident was not related to his television show. He said: 'I wish it was. There's nothing fun about this. 'I wish everybody all the best, and maybe some of the good news will travel this fast in the future.' DIY Network is 'aware' of the situation and 'looking into the matter'. The cable star is still scheduled to appear at the Columbus Dispatch Home and Garden Show on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. Tommy Quon of TQ Management Agency told the Columbus Dispatch that Van Winkle will be speaking about home renovation. He said: 'Rob will be available to make the home show in Columbus. 'I still don’t know what exactly happened but will get all the facts together and decide a course of action.' Van Winkle has been married to wife Laura since 1997 and they have two daughters together. This is not his first brush with the law; in 1991, he was arrested and pleaded no contest for threatening a homeless man with a gun. A decade later, he was arrested by Florida police and spent a night in jail for assaulting his wife as they argued while driving. He admitted that he had pulled her hair, but said it was to stop her from jumping out of their truck, and was sentenced to probation and attended family therapy sessions. In 2008, Van Winkle was arrested for allegedly assaulting his wife again - but was released the following day after she said he had only pushed her. The case was dropped two weeks later." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Vanilla Ice - real name Robert Van Winkle - was arrested in Lantana, Florida .\nCops say he took furniture, a pool heater and bicycles from vacant $1million home near a property he was working on for his reality show 'The Vanilla Ice Project'\nHe allegedly told his crew he owned the home and sent them over TWICE to burgle the property .\nThe items were later found inside his own house, according to authorities .\nVan Winkle was charged with burglary and grand theft and then released .\nHe said it was a 'misunderstanding' that was 'blown out of proportion'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "He was best known for battling the Daleks as one of the best-loved Doctor Whos. But now it has been revealed that Jon Pertwee was a real-life secret agent years before he donned the Time Lord’s cape. The actor, who died in 1996 aged 76, was a senior intelligence agent during the Second World War and reported directly to Winston Churchill. He was also recommended for another role by James Bond creator Ian Fleming – and proved to be an expert in using a range of 007-like gadgets, including a smoking pipe that fired bullets and handkerchiefs containing secret maps. Actor Jon Pertwee, pictured left in the Navy, was a senior secret intelligence agent during World War II before he became well-known for playing Doctor Who, pictured right . The revelations – in a long-lost tape-recorded interview – confirm that Pertwee’s wartime activities were as remarkable as his acting career, which saw him play the third incarnation of the Doctor between 1970 and 1974. Pertwee said he kept silent about the nature of his covert role with the Naval Intelligence Division for decades for fear of breaching the Official Secrets Act. On the tape he says: ‘The team I worked with, the brothers in intelligence, were an amazing collection of characters. TV favourite: Jon Pertwee battled Daleks and aliens as Doctor Who for four years . ‘There was a huge range of talents all being used to better protect the security of the nation, often in very surprising ways. ‘I did all sorts. Teaching commandos how to use escapology equipment, compasses in brass buttons, secret maps in white cotton handkerchiefs, pipes you could smoke that also fired a .22 bullet. All sorts of incredible things. It suited me perfectly as I have always loved gadgets. ‘I used to attend meetings where Churchill would be at the end of the table and he would be smoking his cigars. At the end of the meeting, I used to collect the butts and sell them on to the Americans for a few dollars. ‘I don’t remember much of my first meeting with Churchill except he gave me some priceless advice. He told me to always watch people, that there was a lot you could learn about someone’s character from the little actions they make – which was great advice for an actor.’ Pertwee also worked alongside Ian Fleming during his spell with Naval Intelligence. He recalled: ‘One day Fleming sent me for an interview for a job. They wanted a good French speaker. ‘I thought the job was going to be liaison with the Free French. I did not fancy that at all, so I deliberately messed up the interview, pretending I could not understand what they were saying at times and throwing in the most inappropriate answers. ‘Afterwards, when Fleming got the report back, he said they did not want me and how badly I had done. I confessed I had done it on purpose because I did not want to work with de Gaulle’s mob. ‘He told me I was a blithering idiot because the interview was a chance to be our man in Tahiti.’ Before taking up his clandestine role, Pertwee narrowly avoided death on the battlecruiser Hood, sunk by the Bismarck in 1941. Jon Pertwee, pictured as Doctor Who with Nicholas Courtney who played Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, made the revelations in a long-lost interview . He recalled: ‘I was on HMS Hood and I got called to the captain’s cabin. I was told I had passed the captain’s test and I was now a fully fledged officer cadet. I had 20 minutes to pack before being transferred back to Pompey barracks for training. ‘It saved my life. Of the 1,418 crew, only three survived.’ Pertwee’s many obituaries all referred to his wartime service in the Navy, but made no mention of his top-secret role. He gave the interview in 1994 to two young reporters, Matt Adams and David Southwell. They are lifelong Doctor Who fans – and decided this year’s 50th anniversary of the show was the ideal time to publish his revelations in Doctor Who Magazine. Mr Southwell, now an author, said: ‘Eighteen years ago the opportunity arose to exploit our positions with a local paper to wangle an interview at the home of one of our childhood heroes. ‘We have gone on to quiz Oscar-winners and meet Prime Ministers, but no interview was ever more demanding than coming face-to-face with our Doctor.’ Jon Pertwee, pictured as the Doctor with Elisabeth Sladen, said he got to use all sorts of 'incredible equipment'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Actor was .\nan intelligence agent in WWII and reported to Winston Churchill .\nRevelations were made in a long-lost tape-recorded interview .\nThe complete interview is being published over two editions by Doctor Who Magazine." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A father has been hailed as 'SpiderDad' after he donned a superhero costume to surprise his terminally ill son on his birthday. Mike Wilson leapt from a roof at his family home in Basingstoke, Hampshire as part of the birthday stunt for five-year-old Jayden, who has a grade four brain tumour. The heart-warming video of him surprising his son - a huge Spiderman fan - has since been viewed around the world. Scroll down for video . Mike Wilson leapt from a roof above the family's front door in Basingstoke, Hampshire to surprise his son, Jayden, on his fifth birthday . Jayden has been diagnosed with a brain tumour and doctors gave him just a year to live . Jayden was diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) brain stem tumour 15 months ago after his parents took him to hospital following a fall. Mr Wilson told MailOnline: 'We couldn't believe it at first. You never expect something this bad to happen to any of your close family members. 'He was given an average of 12 months to live, and today he's still fighting it like a champ.' Doctors have said Jayden's speech, movement and coordination will continue to deteriorate as he receives treatment. He is currently finding it . difficult to walk and has weakness in his left arm. As Jayden's fifth birthday approached, Mr Wilson was determined to do something to make his son's day especially memorable. Mr Wilson ordered a special suit to be made in the US before carrying out the stunt for Jayden's birthday . He is an expert in free-running and parkour so was able to pull off the jump without injuring himself . A video of the stunt shows Jayden rushing to hug his favourite superhero after he lands outside their home . Mr Wilson then took the birthday boy inside and played with him while still in character as Spiderman . With his son's bedroom covered in Spiderman posters, Mr Wilson decided there was only one character he would want to wish him happy birthday. Mr Wilson, who is an expert in parkour and free-running, said: 'I've always been a big Spiderman fan myself and, out of no influence, Jayden also absolutely loves him. 'I wanted to surprise him so much with one of his favourite heroes, so I found two costume designers local to me in Basingstoke, who were up for the challenge. 'We had the costume printed in America and then got to work putting it together. It was finished about three weeks before Jayden's birthday so perfect timing to work out how to surprise him.' Jayden got a big hug from his favourite superhero after disguised Mr Wilson became a guest at the party . Family and friends were delighted to see the joy his father's entrance brought to the youngster's face . The family took photos of the occasion so Jayden can remember the day Spiderman came to his house . Mr Wilson added: 'Being a Spiderman fan, I hate it when people pretend to be Spiderman but can't do the right poses, I'm not perfect but I like to try doing my best.' Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is one of the most common and aggressive brain tumours. Unlike other cancers, which are more likely to strike as patients get older, GBM is just as prevalent in young patients and kills more people under 40 than any other cancer. Common symptoms include seizure, nausea, vomiting and headaches, although the most prevalent is a progressive neurological deterioration because of its location near the temporal and frontal lobes. The average sufferer will only survive for 14 months after diagnosis and 2,500 die from their tumours annually. Glioblastoma is extremely difficult to treat for a number of reasons because the tumour cells are very resistant to conventional therapies. Mr Wilson, who is a professional freerunner and has featured in films including Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and Pirates of the Caribbean, spent half an hour playing with his son in character, leaving the youngster star-struck. A video of the surprise stunt shows birthday boy Jayden venturing onto his front doorstep after it appears nobody is there. But he is shocked to see Mr Wilson, concealed by his Spiderman outfit, fly down from the roof and wish him happy birthday. Jayden was given the CT scan in August last year after a fall and, following the discovery of a mass on his brain, he was transferred to a hospital specialising in brain surgery. After an MRI scan and biopsy, doctors told his parents that he has cancer. After what they described as 'the worst weeks of our lives', the couple launched a fundraising to make the rest of Jayden’s life full of special days. The 'SpiderDad' video has been viewed more than 20,000 times on YouTube since it was posted this weekend. Mr Wilson has also been inundated with messages of support on the family's Facebook and gofundme pages. The tumour only came to light when Jayden (pictured with his parents, Lou and Mike, and his sister, Ella) was taken to hospital after banging his head last year . The youngster is a huge Spiderman fan and has posters of the superhero all over the walls of his bedroom ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Five-year-old battling brain tumour after shock diagnosis last year .\nHis father was determined to make his birthday a special one .\nHe had a Spiderman outfit made to fit before practising moves .\nParkour expert then leapt from a roof above the family's front door .\nVideo shows the youngster's surprise as superhero appears at home .\nFilm has since been viewed around the world, garnering huge support ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Two new species of spider, nicknamed Skeletorus and Sparklemuffin, have been discovered by researchers. Discovered in Queenstown, Australia, the creatures are new species of peacock spider. The spiders are given the moniker ‘peacock’ for their bright colours and also the bizarre dancing rituals that they use to attract mates. Two new species of spider have been discovered in Queenstown, Australia. They have been nicknamed Skeletorus and Sparklemuffin (pictured) for their odd looks. The former has a multi-coloured 'fan' that it uses to attract females, and both have a bizarre dancing ritual . The discovery was made in southeast Queensland by graduate student Madeline Girard from the University of California, Berkeley. Scientists have suggested that golden orb-web spiders may be able to ‘count’. The arachnids create ‘prey larders’ of victims trapped in their webs and it appears that they are able to keep track of how many meals they have left. Scientists observed that the spiders search for missing prey when it is taken from their webs. Golden orb-web spiders (Nephila clavipes) wait for prey to fly into their webs, but dead insects are sometimes stolen from their sticky nets by other spiders. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee controlled the number of prey items in the spiders’ ‘larders’ by giving them mealworm larvae and taking them away again. They discovered that the arachnids search for them if they are removed from their web. The scientific names of Sparklemuffin and Skeletorus are Maratus jactatus and Maratus sceletus respectively, but they were given the nicknames for their colourful appearances. Sparklemuffin has blue and red stripes on its abdomen, while Skeletorus has white stripes across its whole body - making it look a bit like a skeleton. Jürgen Otto, an entomologist who specialises in photographing the arachnids and who co-authored the report, told Live Science that Skeletorus looked ‘dramatically different [from] all other peacock spiders known to date, making me think that this group is perhaps much more diverse than we had thought’. At just 0.1 to 0.3 inches (three to seven millimetres) in length, the spiders are very small. Aside from their colour, though, the most intriguing thing about them is the odd mating dance they perform. The males display a flap-like body part called a fan, which is patterned with the stripes, while performing a routine to attract a mate. They also move from one leg to the other, to make themselves more prominent. Jürgen Otto, an entomologist who specialises in photographing the arachnids and who co-authored the report, told Live Science that Skeletorus (pictured) looked ‘dramatically different [from] all other peacock spiders known to date, making me think that this group is perhaps much more diverse than we had thought’ At just 0.1 to 0.3 inches (three to seven millimetres) in length, the spiders are very small. Aside from their colour, though, the most intriguing thing about them is the odd mating dance they perform. The male Sparklemuffin is pictured part-way through the dance . ‘Positions may be switched 10 times in a 20 second interval, with only about one second or less of display in a single position,’ the researchers explain about Skeletorus in their report. ‘The fan is prominently elevated and often waggled from side to side during this display, but the greatest and most rapid movement is that of the extended spinnerets, separately twitched from side to side. ‘During display, the pedipalps are often moved up and down in front of the clypeus and chelicerae. ‘One leg is elevated but also flexed, displaying a prominent black stripe with little significant movement.’ The scientific names of Sparklemuffin and Skeletorus are Maratus jactatus (female pictured) and Maratus sceletus respectively, but they were given the nicknames for their colourful appearances ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Two new species of spider have been discovered in Australia .\nThey were nicknamed Skeletorus and Sparklemuffin for their odd looks .\nThe former has a multi-coloured 'fan' that it uses to attract females .\nAnd the latter has white stripes that make it look like a skeleton .\nThey are species of peacock spider, which have a bizarre dancing ritual ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Israel funding dissident People's Mujahedin of Iran, say officials in Tehran . U.S. officials confirmed today that Israel has been funding and training Iranian dissidents to assassinate nuclear scientists involved in Iran's nuclear program. The claim has already been levelled by the Iranian government who believed that Mossad, Israel's secret service, have been arming dissidents with the terrorist organisation the People's Mujahedin of Iran (MEK). Last month Mostafa Ahmadi-Roshan, 32, a chemistry expert, was killed in a brazen daylight . assassination when two assailants on a motorcycle attached a magnetic . bomb to his car in Tehran. Scroll down for video . Thousands of mourners chanted 'Death to Israel' and 'Death to America' as the coffin of chemical engineer Mostafa Ahmadi-Roshan, 32, was carried through the streets of Tehran . Washington insiders confirmed there is a close relationship between Mossad and MEK, according to NBC, but said the U.S. was not involved. Mohammad Javad Larijani, a senior aide to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, told NBC: 'Israel does not have direct access to our society. Mujahedin, being Iranian and being part of Iranian society, they have… places to get into the touch with people. 'So I think they are working hand-to-hand very close. And we do have very concrete documents.' At one point, Mr Larijani claimed Mossad had built a replica home of an Iranian scientist so assassins could get to know the layout before they carried out an assassination. MEK denied involvement while the Israel Foreign Ministry declined to comment. A spokesperson for The National Council of Resistance of Iran, of which MEK is the largest member, also denied the claim, saying: 'The claim that the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) had any role in the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientists and the claim of the PMOI/MEK cooperation with Mossad is a total lie and there is not event a scintilla of truth in it. 'The National Council of Resistance of Iran has repeatedly denied the baseless allegation of playing a role in the assassination of nuclear scientists, whose primary source has been the propaganda organs of the clerical regime and the regime's officials.' In an address yesterday, Israeli president Shimon Peres referred to the Iranian nuclear issue. Assassinated: Ahmadi-Roshan's car is taken away for examination after he was killed . He addressed the Iranian people, . saying: 'We were not born enemies and there is no need for us to live as . enemies. Do not allow the flags of hostility to cast a dark shadow on . your heritage. 'You are a sensitive people that aspire to friendship and . peace, not conflict and wars.' However there have been suggestions that Israel's focus on Iran might really be a cover for destabilising President Obama's administration in Washington. Target: Chemistry expert Mostafa Ahmadi-Roshan was allegedly killed by Iranian dissidents sponsored by Israel . Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said publicly last month that he believed that an attack on Iranian nuclear facilities might be welcomed by the people of the country. President Obama reiterated his view in an interview earlier this week that the increasing tension with Iran over the country's nuclear program could be resolved peacefully through talks. However he did also say that a range of options were available. According to salon.com, Netanyahu's statements were to paint Obama as 'weak' on Middle Eastern issues and undermine the President's second run for the White House. Mostafa Ahmadi-Roshan's death was the latest in a string of attacks on Iranian scientists. Mr Roshan, who was a . chemical engineer and reportedly worked on procurement for the uranium . enrichment plant at Natanz, was killed with his driver by a motorcycle . assassin in rush-hour traffic. The killing of Mr Roshan in January bore a strong . resemblance to earlier killings of scientists working on the Iranian . nuclear programme. His funeral in Tehran several days later saw the ruling clergy stir the crowd of thousands of mourners who had gathered into a frenzy, urging the public to face down Western and Israeli threats against Iran's nuclear programme. They chanted 'Death to . Israel' and 'Death to America' as the coffin was hoisted high and carried through the streets. Several scientists have been killed or injured in the past two years and others have also been attacked or allegedly kidnapped - with Iran blaming the west. In June 2009, Shahram Amiri claimed to have been kidnapped while on a pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia and transferred to the U.S. where he said he was offered $50million to 'spread lies' about Iran's nuclear work. He returned to Iran in July 2010. War of words: Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) has made veiled threats over Iran's nuclear program while Obama (right) has repeatedly said the issue can be resolved peacefully . In January 2010, nuclear scientist Massoud Ali Mohammadi was killed by remote-controlled bomb in Tehran while in November, two car bomb blasts killed a nuclear scientist and wounded another in the capital. Physicist Darioush Rezai, 35, was shot dead by gunmen in eastern Tehran last July after being linked to the nuclear program. The People's Mujahedin, also known as MEK, MKO and PMI, has been named a terror organisation both by the U.S. and Iran. It was accused of being responsible for the deaths of American servicemen and citizens in the 1970s and 80s. Israel, . thought to hold the Middle East's only atomic weapons, has warned Iran . in the past against pursuing its nuclear research and development. Explosion: A cloth covers a blood stain on the road as onlookers watch police on Iran's state-run Al-Alam TV . Iran has accused Israel’s Mossad, the . CIA and Britain’s spy agencies of engaging in an underground . 'terrorism' campaign against nuclear-related targets, including at least . three killings since early 2010 and the release of a malicious computer . virus that temporarily disrupted controls of some centrifuges - a key . component in nuclear fuel production. All three countries have denied the Iranian accusations. The U.S. and its allies are . pressuring Iran to halt uranium enrichment, a key element of the nuclear . programme that the West suspects is aimed at producing atomic weapons. Uranium . enriched to low levels can be used as nuclear fuel but at higher . levels, it can be used as material for a nuclear warhead. Iran denies it is trying to make nuclear weapons, saying its programme is for peaceful purposes only. Claims: Mohammad Javad Larijani, a senior aide to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, blamed the assassination of an Iranian scientist on a 'dirty plot' by Israel ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Israel funding dissident People's Mujahedin of Iran, say officials in Tehran ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A Florida nurse is suing Cesar Millan after she was viciously attacked by a pit bull that had left the Dog Whisperer's training center just six days before. Alison Bitney was visiting a friend in California in September 2014 when the dog named Gus--which had a documented history of aggressive behavior--savagely bit her left arm, which has left her hand with no feeling or function. Bitney filed suit in California against her friend John Vazzoler, the Dog Psychology Center in Santa Clarita, Millan and a rescuer who'd previously saved the dog from being euthanized following an attack in Katy, Texas in February 2013. Scroll down for video . Sued: Florida nurse Alison Bitney is suing Cesar Milan after a pit bull (not the one pictured) that was trained at his California Dog Psychology center savagely attacked her in September . According to the suit, the dog inflicted 'disfiguring open wounds, deep muscle and tendon lacerations' on Bitney, who's now seeking punitive damages, reports the LA Times. The dog had previously been sentenced to die by a Texas judge in February 2014 after he attacked a trainer named Amber Rickles. The canine was in her care after its owner surrendered him for being 'nervous, growling and doesn't like children,' according to Bitney's suit. 'With the pit bull still attached to her left breast, Ms. Rickles backed into a laundry room where the dog released his grip, enabling Ms. Rickles to close the door. The pit bull then broke through the door and attacked Ms. Rickles a third time, latching onto her left arm and breaking it in two places,' reads the suit as obtained by Courthouse News. Despite the horrific nature of the attack and the grueling surgeries and rehabilitation the suit says Rickles had to endure, Gus was rescued by the woman who'd originally brought him to Rickles, Jennifer L. Romano. Bitney says Romano appealed to the judge, who allowed Gus to live so long as Milan's Dog Psychology Center then agreed to take the pit bull and rehabilitate it at Millan's center, according to the 27-page lawsuit. The Dog Whisperer, as he's known, did not have contact with the animal in question, his lawyers say. However, Bitney's suit claims his facility released the dog, which had a history of attacking people and other dogs, while knowing it was a danger . 'Thereafter, Cesar Millan and his Dog Psychology Center, agreed to take over custody and control of the pit bull and not to release it until it was \"fully deemed a safe member of society,\"' reads complaint. However, Rickles claims the dog owner fell behind in payments to the center and was 'entrusted it to someone with no training or experience' on September 17, according to the suit. Days later, Bitney was attacked. However, the Dog Psychology Center tells the LA Times that Gus left the facility 'against the strong advice and objection of his trainer.' What's more, Cesar Millan, who is named in the suit, was never in contact with the animal, they say. Bitney is suing for an unknown sum. A call to her attorneys at Scolinos, Sheldon & Nevell was not immediately returned." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Alison Bitney was visiting a friend in Santa Clarita, California when she says the dog Gus viciously attacked her .\nThe suit says the dog inflicted 'disfiguring open wounds, deep muscle and tendon lacerations' on Bitney, who's now seeking punitive damages .\nGus had been sent to Millan's Dog Psychology Center to escape being euthanized after he'd previously savagely attacked a Texas trainer .\nBitney says the center released the dog into her friend's care prematurely and is suing the center, Millan, her friend and a previous rescuer ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Cissy has never run away from home before. But on Saturday the miniature schnauzer from Iowa did, in order to find the person that is home. Cissy disappeared from her yard in Cedar Rapids, only to show up about 20 blocks away at Mercy Medical Center. Her owner, Nancy Franck, has been at the hospital for the last two weeks, after undergoing surgery for ovarian cancer. But it remains a mystery how the dog managed to find her way back to her beloved 'mom'. Scroll down for video . Puppy love: Cissy the miniature schnauzer ran away from her Cedar Rapids home on Saturday, traveling about 20 blocks to the hospital where her owner was undergoing treatment for cancer . 'Mom, where are you?': CCTV footage from Mercy Medical Center show the moment Cissy entered the foyer . 'She's got to be in here somewhere': Security eventually spotted the dog walking up and down the halls . Searching: The family have no idea how Cissy found her way to the hospital, or knew to go there at all . 'We looked up and there was this dog just that was just running across the lobby,' Mercy Security Officer Samantha Conrad told KCRG. 'We started looking at the tags and it had the address and we saw how far away this dog had lived, as far as going at least fifteen blocks to get here. 'So it was quite an amazing journey that this dog made.' The security guard used the dog's tags to call Nancy's husband, Dale Franck. Mr Franck said Cissy had been acting weird and he could tell she seemed anxious to go somewhere. She had been missing about four hours before the hospital called. Happy patient: Owner Nancy Franck was grateful for the surprise visit from her pet . The journey: Cissy walked an estimated 20 blocks from her home on Washington Ave to Mercy Medical Center . Loyal: Cissy had never ran away from home before . 'She wanted to go see her mom,' Mr Franck told KCRG. 'She was on a mission but she couldn't find the right elevator to take.' The couple's daughter, Sarah Wood, then went to the hospital to get Cissy. She of course took the eager pet up to see their mom. 'I said ''did you sneak this dog in here?'' She said ''no, she sneaked herself in here, mom''',' Mrs Fanck said. Scene: After being missing about four hours, Cissy turned up at Mercy Medical Center on Saturday . However the family have not been able to figure out how Cissy found the way. They say she has never even been to the hospital before. 'That was great just being able to see her,' Mrs Fanck said. 'That was perfect. 'I’m glad she thought of it.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Cissy the miniature schnauzer disappeared from her Cedar Rapids home .\nShe had never ran away before but turned up 20 blocks away at the hospital .\nOwner Nancy Franck had been at Mercy Medical Center for two weeks .\nSecurity found the dog in the hallways and used her tags to call home .\nCissy's family have no idea how she knew to go to the hospital ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Meet Hulk, the world's biggest pit bull dog weighing in at an incredible 12-and-a-half stone (174lbs). The enormous hound is owned by Dark Dynasty K9s, from New Hampshire, which specialises in breeding some of the world's most fearsome guard dogs. Hulk, who towers above his handlers when standing on his hind legs, has now become an internet star after footage of him uploaded to YouTube racked up around 1.1 million in just one week. Good boy: Hulk is the world's biggest pit bull dog weighing an astonishing 174lbs . American Pit Bull Terriers were created as fighting dogs by crossbreeding bulldogs, mastiffs and terriers. They are descendants of English dogs used to bait bulls and bears for cruel pit fights. They continue to be used for illegal dog fighting in the US and In the UK are considered so dangerous it is illegal to own one. However Dark Dynasty K9s insist their animals have calm, well balanced temperaments and would be suitable as family pets. Feeding time: Hulk towers above his owner as he stretches up to grab a treat . Record breaker: Digital scales capture the weight of the huge hound - 173.4lbs - almost 12 and a half stone . To find out more visit Dark Dynasty K9's Facebook and Instagram pages ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Fearsome hound is bred by U.S. firm specialising in guard dogs .\nHe towers above his owners when standing on his hind legs .\nYouTube clip gets over a million hits in less than a week ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "United States-based airlines reported 17 animal fatalities and 26 injuries in 2014. Of all the carriers, United Airlines reported the most deaths and injuries, while SkyWest boasted a record zero animal fatalities. The data was released by the Department of Transportation, as part of a larger compilation of operating information, in its Consumer Air Travel Report. In 2014, 17 animal fatalities and 26 pet injuries were reported by several U.S. airlines . Most of the injuries reported involved dogs and cats that had been hurt as they attempted to escape from their cages. Alaska - 3 deaths . American - 3 deaths . Delta - 4 deaths . Hawaiian - 2 deaths . SkyWest - 0 deaths . United - 5 deaths . Source: Department of Transportation . Many of the deaths were a result of the animals actually escaping from their transport cages and being hit by other vehicles at the airport. Another major cause of death was underlying health conditions, such as dogs with short or snub noses, which were then aggravated by the stress of travelling. Several airlines are currently reviewing their policies for those types of animals, such as pugs and English bulldogs. These brachycephalic breeds, more frequently than others, experience breathing problems when faced with stressful conditions. Thus, they have a particularly high risk of suffocating in-flight. Whenever possible, it is advised to purchase your pet a spot in the passenger cabin instead of cargo hold . Despite friendly staff and smooth air, animals travelling in the cargo hold of a commercial jet do face their fair share of environmental stresses, such as varying temperatures, loud noises and air pressure drops. However, since two million animals travel on commercial flights each year, the number of those injured, lost or killed is still extremely low. And the total number of animal deaths seems to be declining. In 2011, 35 pets died while travelling on U.S. airlines and in 2012, 29 pets died. Between 2010 and 2013, it was Delta reported the greatest number of animal incidents and was held responsible for 41 of the 97 reported deaths. However, Delta maintains that the reason for their higher numbers is simply because they carry more pets than any other competing airline. Delta is also very open about the lengthy precautions that taken to ensure animal safety on board, which includes not allowing pets to travel between May 15 and September 15 when temperatures my get too hot. They also reserve the right not to carry pets in the cargo hold during periods of extreme cold weather. Good news, since nearly all animal incidents reported to the Department of Transportation involve pets in the cargo hold." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Department of Transportation has released its most recent data sets .\nUnited Airlines had greatest number of animal deaths and injuries in 2014 .\nNumbers on the decline in recent years, down from 35 pet deaths in 2011 ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Carmen the 9-year-old boxer that has been praised for her heroism during a deadly house fire in Ohio is showing signs of improvement. The pooch who was found covering her owner Ben Ledford's face as his home in Goshen Township burned last Thursday, today was taken off the ventilator and was breathing on her own. Ledford, 33, did not survive despite his dog's efforts. He was laid to rest Tuesday. Scroll down for video . On the mend: Carmen, a 9-year-old boxer, was taken off the ventilator and was breathing on her own six days after her owner was killed in a house fire . Tragic: Owner Ben Ledford died after the fire despite his dog's brave efforts to save him by shielding his face from the smoke with her body . Carmen was rushed in critical condition to CARE Center veterinary clinic in Cincinnati last week suffering from severe damage to her lungs cause by smoke inhalation. 'A lot of dogs instinctively know when there’s a crisis going on and so a lot of them do go try to protect their owners,' said veterinarian Dr. Marlo Anderson. After a weekend spent in an oxygen chamber being fed fluids intravenously, the hulking canine began to turn the corner Monday. On Tuesday morning, the team at CARE Center posted an update on their Facebook page sharing the good news that Carman was taken off the ventilator and her vital signs were holding steady. The 9-year-old dog is currently getting oxygen through a nasal tube and is starting to wake up from the sedative drugs. The critical care staff were expecting to see Carman up fully awake and moving around by Wednesday. ‘She's doing very well. We're very happy with where her progress is at this point,’ Dr. Marlo Anderson, the critical care specialist, told WCPO. Once Carmen recovers, her owner's brother, Philip Ledford, plans to adopt her. Emily Leford, Ben and Philip’s sister, said her late brother had a very special relationship with his pet. Good news: Staff at CARE Center veterinary clinic said Carmen's vital signs and oxygen levels were holding steady . Outpouring of support: Good Samaritans from all over the country have been sending notes to the clinic in support of the ailing pooch . Getting better: The 9-year-old dog is currently getting oxygen through a nasal tube and is starting to wake up from the sedative drugs . ‘There was nothing in this world that Ben loved more than Carmen and there was nothing that Carmen loved more than Ben,’ she told the site. Mr Ledford has set up a donations page to help with Carmen’s medical bills. As of late Tuesday night, the campaign has drawn more than $19,000in donations, inching towards the $25,000 goal. ‘While we're not out of the woods yet and there is still significant care that she needs, her chances of survival have increased,’ the Ledford family wrote on the fundraiser page. ‘We're hopeful that we will actually be able to take her home one day.’ At least one person, Ron Mitchell, attempted to get Ben Ledford to safety before firefighters arrived but the fire and smoke were too much for him. Best buddies: Ledford's sister said her late brother and Carmen loved one another very much . Kept in the family: Once Carmen recovers, her owner's brother plans to adopt her . 'I tried to climb through the front door. I got about a bodies length in and the smoke was so thick that I had to come back out and then I went around the back of the door in back of the house and saw that the dryer vent that was on the back that window to the basement was on fire,' he said. Ledford was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Bethesda North Hospital, though he displayed signs of life when medics first reached him in the basement. Carmen was found laying across her owner's face, apparently trying to protect the 33-year-old from smoke and heat from the fire." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Carmen, a 9-year-old boxer, was found covering her owner's face as her owner's Ohio home burned Thursday .\nShe spent the weekend in an oxygen chamber suffering from damage to her lungs .\nOwner Ben Ledford, 33, died at the hospital despite Carmen's efforts to protect him by shielding his face from the smoke with her body .\nCarmen was taken off ventilator Tuesday and her vital signs were holding steady .\nDoctors expect her to be fully awake and moving around by Wednesday ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A dog that risked its life trying to save its owner from a deadly blaze is recovering. Carmen, a 9-year-old boxer, was found covering her owner's face as the residential fire burned. It's still unclear what started the fire at the house in Ohio's Goshen Township. Scroll down for video . Carmen, a 9-year-old boxer, was found covering her owner's face as the residential fire burned . Owner Ben Ledford died after the fire despite his dog's brave effort . KTLA reports that Ben Ledford, 33, did not survive despite the dog's heroism. 'A lot of dogs instinctively know when there’s a crisis going on and so a lot of them do go try to protect their owners,' said veterinarian Dr. Marlo Anderson. WCPO reports that Carmen remains in critical condition at the Seven Hills Pet Clinic. There she rests in an oxygen chamber where vets feed her fluids intravenously. She can stand but has difficulty breathing on her own. Carmen currently rests in an oxygen chamber where vets feed her fluids intravenously . It will be at least 24 hours before they can determine Carmen's chances of recovery. At least one person, Ron Mitchell, attempted to get Ledford to safety before firefighters arrived but the fire and smoke were too much for him. 'I tried to climb through the front door. I got about a bodies length in and the smoke was so thick that I had to come back out and then I went around the back of the door in back of the house and saw that the dryer vent that was on the back that window to the basement was on fire,' he said. Ledford was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Bethesda North Hospital, though he displayed signs of life when medics first reached him. Authorities are focusing their investigation on the basement to find the fire's cause. It will be at least 24 hours before they can determine Carmen's chances of recovery ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Carmen, a 9-year-old boxer, was found covering her owner's face as the residential fire burned and is currently being kept in an oxygen chamber .\nOwner Ben Ledford died at the hospital despite Carmen's efforts to protect him .\nAuthorities still uncertain what caused the fire ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Charles Manson's fiancee has spoken out for the first time about her engagement to tell the world: 'I think he's the most handsome man in the world.' Afton Elaine Burton, who goes by the mononym 'Star', tells Inside Edition on Monday that she still plans to marry the 80-year-old convicted murderer despite the fact that their marriage license expired earlier this month. She insists Manson did not brutally murder Sharon Tate and six others and adds that she wants to 'take very good care of him'. Her words come amid claims she tricked her murderous beau into an engagement so that she could put his corpse on display after his death. Vow: Afton Elaine Burton, 27, insists she will marry Charles Manson although their marriage license expired . Side-stepping the allegation, Burton reminds the interviewer that she moved to California nine years ago to care for Manson, who is not eligible for parole until 2027 - when he will be 92. 'Yes, I'm going to marry Charles Manson,' Burton declares. Manson has been in prison in Corcoran, California, since 1969, when he was convicted of murdering Roman Polanski's wife, the actress Sharon Tate, and six others. He was aided by three women - his 'followers'. Leslie Van Houten and Patricia Krenwinkel, remain encarcerated. A third, Susan Atkins, died of cancer in prison. According to the New York Post, Burton tried to get the rights to Manson's remains without marrying him, but was turned down. The paper claimed that she offered herself up as a his bride after being rebuffed, because Californian law allows spouses to choose what happens to their husbands' and wives' bodies after they die. The claims come from Daniel Simone, a journalist who has spoken extensively with Manson and is planning to write a book on him. He claimed that Manson is now wise to the plot - and thinks it is ridiculous because he believes that he's immortal. Simone told the Post: 'He's finally realized that he's been played for a fool.' 'He feels he will never die... Therefore, he feels it's a stupid idea to begin with.' Simone also said that Manson never had any intention of marrying Star - but he kept up the pretense because they would bring presents to his prison cell in Corcoran, California. The prospect of Star becoming Mrs Manson diminished this week after it emerged the couple's 90-day marriage license had expired. Killer: Manson was convicted of killing Sharon Tate and six others with his 'followers'. He is pictured left during his trial in March, 1971, and of right in a mugshot taken on March 18, 2009 at California State Prison, Corcoran . Prison rules mean the two could only marry during visiting hours on a weekend - and they had their final shot two weeks ago before the license expired on February 5. Simone said that Manson has been unable to receive visitors lately because he is being treated for an infection. In a statement, Star has said she an Manson will still marry - but that an 'interruption in logistics' got in the way. Manson has been in prison for more than four decades after being put away for a series of murders in 1969 killings. His victims included the brutal murder of director Roman Polanski's actress wife, Sharon Tate, who was eight-and-a-half months pregnant. Star insisted last year that she and Manson were madly in love and already consider themselves married. 'I'm completely with him, and he's completely with me. It's what I was born for, you know. I don't know what else to say,' she told CNN in August of the now gray-haired killer, who has a swastika tattooed on his forehead. She said she had been following Manson's 'philosophy' since she was a teenager and moved to Corcoran, where the convicted murderer is detained, to be closer to him. Manson was married twice before he was jailed, first to Rosalie Jean Willis from 1955 to 1958, and later to Candy Stevens between 1959 and 1963. He was sentenced to death in 1969 along with four of his disciples for having led the killing of seven people, but their sentences were later commuted to life in prison. Manson applied for parole in 2012 but was denied release and is not eligible to apply again until 2027. Manson headed an apocalyptic cult that committed murders in upscale, mostly white neighborhoods of Los Angeles in order to blame the crimes on African Americans, in the hope of sparking what he termed a 'Helter Skelter' race war." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Afton Eliane Burton, 27, got marriage license with Manson, 80, last year .\nThe certificate expired this month, but she insists they will still marry .\nIn first interview about engagement she says he is 'the most handsome'\nBurton reportedly planned to turn body into a tourist attraction after death .\nManson is not eligible for parole until 2027 when he will be 92 years old ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A former Power Ranger has been arrested for allegedly murdering his roommate with a sword. Ricardo Medina Jr, the Red Ranger, has been charged with killing Joshua Sutter by stabbing him in the abdomen with the sharp weapon on Saturday afternoon. The 37-year-old, who reportedly called 911 himself, was taken into custody in Palmdale, California, shortly after, reports claim. Sutter was taken to hospital and pronounced dead. Murder accusation: TMZ reported that Ricardo Medina Jr stabbed his roommate in the abdomen and was arrested. He is pictured left at a fan convention and right in Power Rangers Samurai . According to TMZ, the roommates started fighting at around 3.30pm. Medina went into his room with his girlfriend but Sutter tried to follow them, the report states. It was then that Medina allegedly dealt the fatal blow. He has been charged and detained, with his bail set at $1 million. Medina starred in the 2002 TV series Power Rangers Wild Force before playing Deker in the 2011 series Power Rangers Samurai. He also voiced Deker in the video game Power Rangers Samurai, and in the movie Power Rangers Samurai: A New Enemy, which hit theaters in 2012. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Medina was also pursuing a singing career and had stints in ER and CSI, according to his IMDb profile. 'Attack': The actor allegedly speared his roommate during an argument then called 911 himself . 'He is a great friend and a great client. It's something I can't even conceive. I don't see that in him. He was a very helpful guy and great with his dog. It's such a shock,' said Gar Lester, Medina's former agent who has known the actor for 12 years, told ABC7. Medina's neighbor, Justin Adamson, said the actor had moved into the block about two months ago. He told ABC7: 'We brought him some bread and just tried to interact a little bit with him, but he was more of the, you know, the type of guy that didn't really want to communicate.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Ricardo Medina Jr, 37, allegedly stabbed roommate in abdomen on Saturday .\nActor, who played Red Ranger on TV and then the big screen, was arrested .\nAllegedly killed Joshua Sutter after running from an argument .\nSheriffs said Sutter followed, then Medina lashed out with sharp weapon ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Apple fans may need to wait a little longer to get their hands, or wrists, on the tech giant's upcoming smartwatch. A 'source close to Apple' told The Information that the firm 'would be lucky to ship [the watch] before Valentine's Day'. Apple is said to be unhappy with the watch's battery life, and the long lead time before the $349 (£216) product ships could mean the device will be more functional once it's released early next year. Scroll down for video . A 'source close to Apple' told The Information that the firm 'would be lucky to ship [the Apple Watch] before Valentine's Day'. Apple is said to be unhappy with the watch's battery life, and the long lead time before the $349 (£216) product ships could mean the device will be more functional once it's released early next year . And The Information also reported that Apple partners and employees expected the watch to launch this year. Apple's chief executive Tim Cook unveiled the watch at a launch event earlier this month. But despite the range of impressive features unveiled by Mr Cook, there was something he failed to mention: battery life. The telling omission, suggests the watch’s battery life will be the Achilles Heel of the device when it sold in early 2015. Most existing smartwatches on the market, such as Pebble and MetaWatch, tend to last up to a week on a single charge. The closest Cook came to talking about the battery life for the Watch was saying that users would ‘charge it at night.’ The watch has a completely new user interface, different from the iPhone, and the 'crown' on the Apple Watch is a dial called the 'digital crown.' Users can turn the crown to zoom in and out on a map, or scroll a list. The crown can also be pressed to take the user back to the home screen. Different areas on the watch face can be customised with taps and swipes, and force touches. The Glances feature shows info users would like to see, similar to Google Now, and is accessed by swiping the screen up from the bottom. Music can also be controlled on an iPhone through the Apple Watch. Built-in is a 'taptic engine' that responds to a subtle vibrations users feel on their wrist for notifications. It understands questions in messages and then offers pre-selected answers, and messages can be dictated to the iPhone. Users can also talk to the watch and send a voice reply, or have it transcribed to them. There is no keyboard on the watch, and messages can only be sent through dictation, or emoji. Siri also is built into the Apple Watch. During an interview in Bloomberg Business Week, Apple's senior vice president of operations Jeff WIlliams said: 'We want to make the best product in the world. 'One of our competitors is on their fourth or fifth attempt, but nobody is wearing them.' The company's chief executive added that the Apple Watch ‘can be worn all day, for any occasion,’ but hourly figures were notably absent. A source said that Apple is unhappy with the watch's battery life, according to Re/Code. Another source confirmed to the technology site that that the battery life ‘is about a day now.’ Apple's chief executive Tim Cook (pictured) unveiled the watch at a launch event earlier this month. Although he didn't reveal battery life details, Mr Cook did spend some time talking about the Watch's charging system, which combines Apple’s MagSafe technology with inductive charging . The watch has a completely new user interface (left), different from the iPhone, and the 'crown' on the Apple Watch is a dial called the 'digital crown' (right) presented by chief executive Tim Cook . The company's chief executive added that the Apple Watch ‘can be worn all day, for any occasion,’ but hourly figures were notably absent. The product costs $349 (£216) and is now not expected to launch until at least February next year . A spokesperson for Apple declined to provide battery details to MailOnline and said they will be revealed closer to launch next year. Like many of Apple’s other products, the Apple Watch appears to have a sealed back, which means the battery cannot be replaced. This suggests that the entire $349 (£216) device will have to be replaced, once the battery eventually deteriorates from constant charging and use. Another concern is the launch of the health and activity-tracking apps on the Apple Watch, which will rely on adequate battery life for round-the-clock monitoring. Built-in is a 'taptic engine' that responds to a vibrations users feel on their wrist . It understands questions in messages and then offers pre-selected answers, and messages can be dictated to the iPhone . Companies like Fitbit and Withings have health trackers that are designed to be worn at night too, monitoring sleep patterns through movements. However, if the Watch has to be charged at night, vital health signs could be missed by the gadget which Apple says will ‘motivate people to be more active and more healthy.’ Apple did, however, spend some time talking about the Watch's charging system, which combines Apple’s MagSafe technology with inductive charging. The long lead time before the product ships could mean the device will be more functional once it's released, since app developers have more time to create apps specifically for the watch. Apple’s silence on battery life suggests the company is still working to improve the feature. The success of the device could hang on whether or not it manages to do it in time." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The Apple Watch was unveiled at an event in California earlier this month .\nCEO Tim Cook did not announce when the wearable device would go on sale .\nReports now claim the gadget may not launch until at least February 2015 .\nA source said that Apple is unhappy with the watch's battery life .\nThe long lead time before the $349 (£216) product ships could mean the device will be more functional once it's released early next year ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A wire-tapping lawsuit in San Francisco against Google could cost the internet giant billions of dollars or nothing, depending on the result of a search of two hard company hard drives. 22 plaintiffs accuse the search engine company of vacuuming personal data off their Wi-Fi networks with its roving Street View cars between 2008 and 2010. If successful the lawsuit would be a landmark judgement, as online corporations have faced criticism but rarely judgments for their handling of users' privacy. Snooped: Google is accused of indiscriminately gathering data from unsecured Wi-Fi networks with Street View cars . The Street View cars were deployed with 360-degree camera systems to capture images for Google Street View and Google Earth. When the Street View cars were announced, Google did not reveal they were also loaded with wireless analyzers, tools designed to 'sample, collect, decode, and analyze' data sent over accessible Wi-Fi networks. That led to Street View cars vacuuming up huge amounts of 'payload' data, which includes passwords, email and multimedia like videos and photos. Even data from Voice Over Internet Protocols, such as the Internet phone service Skype, may have been collected. Bloomberg reports that the case stalled while Google fought to appeal the wiretapping accusation, claiming that data on unsecured wireless networks was equivalent to that on AM/FM transmissions. The Supreme Court declined to hear Google's case in June. Mapping: Street View cars were intended to map the globe and capture photos for Google Street View and Google Earth . Rogue: Marius Milner added code that turned Street View cars into vacuums of personal data, which Google alleges he did on his own . Even as the lawsuit goes forward, proof will need to be found that personal data was collected by searching two hard drives held as evidence in San Francisco. Both sides have been ordered to settle on a neutral expert to comb through the hard drives to find traces of data being picked up. Once over that hurdle, the plaintiffs will have an easier time winning what would be a watershed online privacy lawsuit, as they do not have to prove they suffered damage from Google's actions or that Google initiated the project maliciously. In the past, Google claimed that the wireless analyzer program was the work of a 'rogue' programmer, which the corporation only found out about after it was initiated. The employee, first referred to as 'Engineer Doe,' was later outed as Marius Milner, a respected British expert on wireless networks, according to the New York Times. Street View cars throughout the United States, Canada and Europe collected data, triggering various investigations. In 2013, the search engine company said it would pay $7million to settle with over 30 states and the District of Columbia over its data collection practices. The ongoing lawsuit, which has yet to move to the class action phase, would net up to $10,000 in damages for each affected user, leading a windfall judgement." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "22 plaintiffs will need to find evidence of their personal data on two Google servers held in evidence .\nThe suit involves a wireless analyzer used in Google's Street View cars from 2008 to 2010 that gathered data sent over personal Wi-Fi .\nLawsuit is seeking up to $10,000 in damages for each affected user, which could total billions .\nGoogle blames the use of the analyzer on a 'rogue' engineer named Marius Milner, who it says added the code without authorization .\nThe Supreme Court declined to hear Google's appeal earlier this year, allowing the case to proceed ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A warm-blooded man in Russia is being hailed a 'hero' for plunging into a frozen pond to save a drowning dog. The thick-skinned swimmer, known only as Ivan, was filmed as he dragged the canine to shore. Footage shows the shirtless 21-year-old using his arms to smash through the ice to catch the dog. The animal bobs just above the surface around ten meters away. Scroll down for video . Caught on camera: A warm-blooded man in Russia is being hailed a 'hero' for plunging into a frozen pond to save a drowning dog . Chilly: The thick-skinned swimmer, known only as Ivan, was filmed as he dragged the canine to shore . In safe hands: Footage shows the shirtless 21-year-old using his arms to smash through the ice and get to the dog which is stranded around ten meters away . Ivan eventually grabs the animal by its body and makes his way back to dry land. According to the local Russian news channel m24.ru, Ivan had stopped his car near the pond to help a motorist who had broken down. But as he was talking to the driver, he heard the dog barking for help. The pup apparently didn't have an owner and Ivan later adopted him, naming him Rex. The duo now appear to be inseparable. Indeed, as they were interviewed safe and dry at home Rex affectionately wandered around Ivan. To date the video of Ivan diving into the ice cold pond has attracted more than 130,000 hits. New pet: According to the local Russian news channel m24.ru Ivan later adopted the dog and named him Rex . Best of friends: The duo appeared to be inseparable as they were filmed safe and dry at home . Many have applauded his actions however, some have highlighted that it could have potentially proved fatal for both parties. 'I don't think physically I could of done that. Even if I tried,' one viewer mused. It's believed the incident took place last March in a village outside of Moscow. The Russian capital is currently experiencing lows of minus 12 Celsius." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The thick-skinned swimmer from Russia known only as Ivan, was filmed as he dragged the canine to shore .\nAccording to local media, he later adopted the dog and named him Rex ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "After a two year battle with stage four colon cancer that included, rapper Ahmad Givens died. The VH1 reality star, who also went by the name Real, was 33-years-old when he passed away on Friday night, according to TMZ. He had been bedridden since January after being diagnosed with cancer in 2013 following three misdiagnoses. Scroll down for video . After a two year battle with cancer, Ahmad Givens died on Saturday. The reality star and rapper, who also went by the name Real, was 33-years-old . Mr Givens (center, with his mother, left, and grandma, right) said he had not felt well since an event in January 2013 . Doctors originally diagnosed him with hepatitis A, mono and the Norovirus after he felt sick in at an event January 2013, he told UrbanDaily in April. Mr Givens said that he hadn't felt fully better since, with his condition worsening after he fell in January. The star, who first became known on I Love New York in 2007, said that he checked himself into the hospital in March 2013 after a medicine from the last doctor he saw made him lose thirty pounds from diarrhea. He said the doctor came in crying and I knew something was seriously wrong. Mr Givens's cancer eventually spread to his brain, and he had a procedure (pictured) to remove nerve damage caused by the disease . He posted this picture of his surgery scar two months ago and said that he was choosing between clinical trials after his chemotherapy stopped working . 'She said, “I have bad news to tell you. You have cancer. You have stage four colon cancer.”' Another doctor told him that he likely had two weeks left to live. Mr Givens had an operation to remove cancerous growths from his colon in December 2013. While in surgery, doctors removed most of his liver after they found that the cancer had spread and created seven tumors. He later found out that the tumors had also spread to his brain and he was partially paralyzed on his right side. Two months ago he posted on Instagram that he was being taken off of chemotherapy because 'none of it works anymore'. He said that he was choosing between different clinical trials to try new medicines. The rapper made his name as a bad boy on television but had become a family man, regularly professing his love for his wife Racquel (left) Mr Givens died Saturday after complaining of vision problems nearly two years after he found out that he had stage four colon cancer . On Thursday Mr Givens complained he had trouble with his sight. He died only a few hours later. While Mr Givens and his brother Kamal 'Chance' Givens first made their television splash by being bad boys who rode around on motorcycles, the cancer patient had become a family man in his final years. He is survived by his wife Racquel, who he called his 'number one nurse,' and his son Mahdi. In recent months he posted several pictures of Bible verses on social media. His brother posted a tearful tribute to Ahmad on Saturday, saying 'Bye to my favorite guy in this whole world be in peace we love you forever bro'. Mr Givens appeared in Real Chance Of Love with his brother from 2008 to 2009, and Real & Chance: The Legend Hunters in 2010. They also rapped in the group Stallionaires. Mr Givens's brother Kamal, who starred in reality shows with him, posted a tearful tribute to him on Instagram and called him 'my favorite guy in this whole world' Ahmad Givens's last post on Instagram was a picture expressing love to the support his brother had given him during his treatment . The Real Chance Of Love star (right, in 2012 with brother Kamal, left) was eventually diagnosed with cancer in 2013 after complaining of flu like symptoms ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Reality star said two months ago that his chemotherapy wasn't working .\nBrother Kamal posts touching tribute to 'favorite guy in this whole world'\nDoctors originally diagnosed him with hepatitis A and the Norovirus .\nCancer patient had become family man after being bad boy on television ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Campaigners for survivors of child sexual abuse have savaged David Cameron after he called claims of a Home Office paedophile cover-up a 'conspiracy theory'. Referring to the findings of a review into allegations of a VIP paedophile ring, the Prime Minister said on the campaign trail in Rochester that ‘conspiracy theorists’ would have to ‘look elsewhere’. Last night the author of that review flatly called Mr Cameron's comments 'wrong', while the National Association for People Abused in Childhood said his intervention was 'appalling'. David Cameron teaches politics at Strood Academy in Rochester: He sparked outrage among victims of child sexual abuse after he called claims of an Establishment paedophile cover-up a 'conspiracy theory' It seemed to directly contradict an extraordinary admission by Theresa May, the Home Secretary, that there 'might have been a cover-up' of an Establishment paedophile ring by her department in the 1980s. The comments by Mrs May and Mr Cameron came after the publication of a report into how her department handled papers relating to alleged child abusers at Westminster. NSPCC boss Peter Wanless and Richard Whittam QC had tried to track down 114 files that went missing in the Home Office. Just one was found; another was shredded by the Ministry of Justice, which took possession of the dossier, just three years ago. Mr Cameron seemed to directly contradict an extraordinary admission by Theresa May, the Home Secretary, that there 'might have been a cover-up' The men concluded: ‘It is ... not possible to say whether files were ever removed or destroyed to cover up or hide allegations of organised or systematic child abuse by particular individuals because of the systems then in place. We cannot say that no file was removed or destroyed for that reason.’ Their report also revealed the list of names which officials were asked to search under when looking for the missing files – suggesting possible links to the so-called Dickens dossier. It included known paedophiles such as Cyril Smith and members of the Paedophile Information Exchange, which campaigned to legalise sex with children. It also featured senior political figures such as former Home Secretary Leon Brittan, Labour peer Lord Janner, and two Tory grandees, Sir Peter Morrison and Sir Peter Hayman, who are both now dead. Police have questioned Lord Brittan and searched Lord Janner’s home in recent months, but neither has been charged. In a statement to MPs, Mrs May said of the latest findings: ‘It doesn’t prove or disprove the Home Office acted appropriately in the 1980s.’ She added: ‘There might have been a cover-up.’ But Mr Cameron, speaking in Rochester where he is desperately trying to head off another possible by-election win for Ukip, contradicted both his Home Secretary and the findings of the report. 'There will be lessons from the report and people should study it closely. But I think it is important that it says that there wasn't a cover-up,' he said. 'Some of the people who've been looking for conspiracy theories will have to look elsewhere'. Last night, Mr Wanless said his comments were ‘wrong’. The National Association for People Abused in Childhood told The Sun: 'It's an appalling thing for the Prime Minister to say.' 'Wrong': The response of NSPCC chief executive Peter Wanless to Mr Cameron's comments. He carried out the review into Home Office handling of historic allegations of child abuse that the PM was referring to . The new report centred on the work of late Conservative MP Geoffrey Dickens, who wrote to Lord Brittan in 1983 to say he would expose eight public figures suspected of child abuse unless action was taken. Lord Brittan has said in a statement that he ‘told Mr Dickens that I would ensure that the papers were looked at carefully by the Home Office and acted on as necessary’. The files were never published. Earlier this year, amid revelations in the Mail about Smith and the PIE, it emerged that the Dickens dossier had gone missing, along with a string of other documents. After an initial review by the Home Office found they could not be traced, Mrs May appointed Mr Wanless and Mr Whittam to conduct a full trawl across Whitehall. Former Tory MP Geoffrey Dickens (left), who died in 1995, said he gave details of Establishment paedophiles – known as 'Dickens dossier' – to then Home Secretary Leon Brittan (right) in 1983 . Yesterday, the two men said one file had come to light as a result of ‘heightened awareness’ of the subject in the Home Office – but none of Dickens’ were found. The report also failed to rule out a whistleblower’s claims that the Home Office directly awarded tens of thousands of pounds of public money to the PIE. Simon Danczuk, the Labour MP who has raised the issue of historic child abuse, branded the review a ‘whitewash’. He said: ‘We [cannot] just gloss over the past and hope it all goes away.’ And campaigning journalist Don Hale, who was given a dossier naming VIP paedophiles in the 1980s, said the review was a 'complete waste of time', telling The Sun's Stephen Hawkes: 'It was always going to fail.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "NSPCC boss Peter Wanless calls the Prime Minister's comments 'wrong'\nNational Association for People Abused in Childhood says it's 'appalling'\nCame as the Home Secretary admitted there may have been a cover-up ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Television producer and writer Glen Larson, whose hits included some of the biggest series of the 1970s and 80s, including Battlestar Galactica and Magnum P.I., has died aged 77. Larson, who was also responsible for Quincy M.E. and Knight Rider, passed away from esophageal cancer at UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica, California, on Friday night, his son, James, said. On Saturday, dozens of industry professionals took to Twitter to express their grief at the death of the married father-of-nine, described by many as a 'creative' and 'inspirational' man. Actor and director Edward James Olmos, who played William Adama in the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica in the 2000s, tweeted: 'Glen Larson, we thank you for the ride, you are a battlestar.' Scroll down for video . Successful: Television producer and writer Glen Larson (pictured), whose hits included some of the biggest series of the 1970s and 80s, has passed away aged 77 from esophageal cancer, according to his son James . Popular: Larson's show Battlestar Galactica (pictured) - for which he was given a then-unprecedented $1million-per-episode budget - lasted just one season on ABC from 1978-79, yet the impact was incredible . Paying tribute: On Saturday, dozens of industry members took to Twitter to express their grief at the death of the married father-of-nine. Actor and director Edward James Olmos tweeted: 'We thank you for the ride' Meanwhile, screenwriter Steven de Souza wrote: 'RIP #GlenLarson, one of my 1st bosses in Hollywood, I really took off the training wheels under his tutelage, as did many others.' And producer Jesse Stern said: 'RIP Glen Larson. Thank you so much. Magnum, The Fall Guy, Sheriff Lobo, BJ McKay and his best friend Bear, Manimal. I loved you.' Born in in Long Beach in 1937, Larson started in the business in the 1950s as a singer in the clean-cut pop group The Four Preps, which later composed a number of the theme songs in his TV shows. After first becoming enthralled with storytelling as a child, he then went on to work for Quinn Martin Sr on several productions, including The Fugitive, on which he gained his first credit as a writer in 1966. Saying thanks: Producer Jesse Stern. who has worked on Call of Duty, wrote: 'RIP Glen Larson. Thank you so much. Magnum, The Fall Guy, Sheriff Lobo, BJ McKay and his best friend Bear, Manimal. I loved you' Expressing his sadness: Meanwhile, screenwriter Steven de Souza said: RIP #GlenLarson, one of my 1st bosses in Hollywood, I really took off the training wheels under his tutelage, as did many others' Hospital: Larson passed away at UCLA Medical Center (pictured) in Santa Monica, California, his son said . In following years, he produced a number of popular shows, including ABC’s It Takes a Thief, which starred his fellow Hollywood High School alum Robert Wagner as a burglar for the U.S. Government. He also took it upon himself to rewrite the original pilot for The Six Million Dollar Man - based on the 1972 novel, Cyborg - after ABC initially spurned it. The pilot, alongside scripts for a pair of 90-minute telefilms, convinced then-network executive Barry Diller to greenlight the action series, starring Lee Majors as a former astronaut with bionic implants. During his long-running career, Larson also created NBC's McCloud, Alias Smith & Jones, B.J. and The Bear, Switch (another series starring Wagner), Manimal and The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo. Creative: Born in in Long Beach in 1937, Larson (pictured) first became enthralled with storytelling as a child . Pop group: Larson started in the business in the 1950s as a singer in the clean-cut pop group The Four Preps (pictured, Larson is second on right), which later composed a number of the theme songs in his TV shows . His show Battlestar Galactica - for which he was given a then-unprecedented $1million-per-episode budget - lasted just one season on ABC from 1978-79, yet the impact was incredible. The science-fiction series, featuring Lorne Greene and Richard Hatch as leaders of a homeless fleet wandering through space, was greatly influenced by Larson’s Mormon beliefs. Although it was axed after 24 episodes due to its cost, in 2003, it was re-imagined and remade, beginning with a three-hour mini-series, followed by a weekly series which ran from 2004 to 2009. Quincy M.E., starring Jack Klugman as an LA-based medical examiner, ran for 148 episodes on NBC from 1976 to 1983, while CBS's Magnum P.I. aired for a whopping eight seasons from 1980 to 1988. One of his creations: Larson's Knight Rider, featuring David Hasselhoff as Michael Knight (pictured), a modern crime fighter aided by a Pontiac Trans-Am with artificial intelligence, lasted four seasons on NBC . Another show: Quincy M.E., starring Jack Klugman (left) as an LA medical examiner, ran for 148 episodes . NBC's Knight Rider, featuring David Hasselhoff as Michael Knight, a modern crime fighter aided by a Pontiac Trans-Am with artificial intelligence, lasted four seasons (90 episodes). And ABC's The Fall Guy, with Lee Majors, Douglas Barr and Heather Thomas, ran for five seasons (113 episodes) from 1981 to 1986. When asked how he kept up with such a huge workload in 2009, Larson, who left Universal for Fox following his production of Knight Rider, said he attempted to keep every show under control. 'I tried to stay with things until I thought they were on their feet and they learned to walk and talk,' he told the Archive of American Television. 'If you believe if something, you must will it through, because everything gets in the way. Everyone tries to steer the ship off course.' But despite his incredible career, Larson never won an Emmy; earning just three nominations, two for his work on McCloud and one for Quincy. However, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1985. '[Our shows] were enjoyable, they had a pretty decent dose of humor. All struck a chord in the mainstream. What we weren’t going to do was win a shelf full of Emmys,' he told the news station. Hit: Meanwhile CBS's Magnum P.I. (with Tom Selleck, pictured) aired for eight seasons from 1980 to 1988 . 'We got plenty of nominations for things, but ours were not the kind of shows that were doing anything more than reaching a core audience.' Larson is survived by his wife Jannie, brother Kenneth, five daughters and four sons (including his son, James) from his former wives, Carol Gourley and Janet Curtis. A memorial service will be held in the near future, James told The Hollywood Reporter." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Glen Larson, 77, died from esophageal cancer at hospital on Friday night .\nMarried father-of-nine's hits were some of the biggest series of 1970s/80s .\nIncluded Battlestar Galactica, Magnum P.I, Quincy M.E. and Knight Rider .\nLarson was also an accomplished singer; formerly part of The Four Preps .\nOn Saturday, industry professionals paid their respects to him via Twitter .\nMemorial service for Larson will be held in the near future, son James said ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Extraordinary new drugs have cleared tumours that have spread throughout lung cancer patients’ whole bodies, scientists say. Some are even talking of the new immunotherapy drugs effectively curing patients of the disease, which has a grim survival record. After lung cancer has spread to other organs – and by the time it’s spotted, it usually has – most patients die within months. Dr Mick Peake: The doctor saw one man in his 40s who had lung cancer which had spread to his liver, brain, bones and adrenal glands - but the disease disappeared . Of all cancers it is by far the biggest killer in Britain, claiming 35,000 lives a year, more than bowel and breast cancer combined. But now scientists are reporting incredible success treating advanced lung cancer with drugs such as nivolumab. Next week ‘stellar’ trial results for the antibody drug will be presented at the world’s biggest cancer conference, for the American Society of Clinical Oncology, in Chicago. Doctors will reveal that a quarter of 129 US patients with advanced lung cancer have survived at least two years after starting nivolumab. Dr Mick Peake of Glenfield Hospital in Leicester said: ‘You would expect patients in that group to survive a few months, if you’re lucky. So to get 24 per cent living two years is extraordinary.’ He saw one man in his 40s had lung cancer which had spread to his liver, brain, bones and adrenal glands, he said. ‘By the time it’s spread that far, you don’t expect patients to last more than a couple of months. But in a recent scan, his doctor could not find any evidence of residual disease.’ Dr Peake said it was also remarkable that so many were responding to this treatment. Of those treated with the optimum dose, 45 per cent were alive after two years. He said: ‘In any trial you get the odd patient who does very well, but this is an order of magnitude above that.’ Glenfield Hospital: Dr Mick Peake of Glenfield Hospital in Leicester said in any trial you get the odd patient who does very well, but this is an order of magnitude above that . Last September, The Mail on Sunday revealed these drugs were being used to treat skin cancer with great success. Now they are having a similar effect on lung cancer, which is 15 times more deadly. Nivolumab is one of a new class of drug, called anti-PD1s and anti-PDL1s, which help the immune system ‘see’ that tumours are deadly foes. Explaining how the drugs work Dr Peake said: ‘Tumours develop a ‘cloak’, like a Star Wars force field, around themselves. This stops the immune system attacking them. ‘These drugs take that force field away and allow the body’s immune response to fight the tumour. The beauty is we do not have the adverse side effects of conventional treatment.’ Professor Dean Fennell, who has been treating British patients with a similar drug, MK3475, said: ‘This is an enormous deal. There are patients on treatment who’ve been going an incredibly long time.’ He added it was ‘not inconceivable’ that they could be an ‘effective cure’ for some – allowing patients to live virtually disease-free for years. Dr Julie Brahmer. of John Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Baltimore, who has helped spearhead US nivolumab trials, said it was ‘a little early’ to call it a cure. But she added: ‘That’s what our hope is.’ She has also witnessed patients whose tumours have shrunk to almost nothing, with some people still well three years after treatment began. One is still well a year after treatment stopped – suggesting the immune system ‘learns’ from the intravenous therapy. However, Dr Brahmer, a supporter of US charity Uniting Against Lung Cancer, warned these new drugs were no ‘magic bullet’ for lung cancer. ‘The next step is to make the drugs even better – combining them with standard treatments, other antibodies, and by priming the tumours. We have to figure out how to make them work for everyone.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Scientists are reporting success treating advanced lung cancer with drugs such as nivolumab .\nThe drug helped a quarter of .\n129 US patients with advanced lung cancer survive two .\nyears .\nNivolumab is one of a new class of drug, .\ncalled anti-PD1s and anti-PDL1s ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "It is the episode of Fawlty Towers best remembered for the line ‘Don’t mention the war’ and John Cleese’s silly walk when impersonating Hitler. The references have proved controversial before, but when The Germans was repeated on BBC2 on Sunday evening it wasn’t our European neighbours that the corporation was worried about offending. Instead, the episode was edited to omit racist language – only for some viewers to then complain that the BBC was ‘airbrushing history’. Scroll down to see the clips . 'Don't mention the war': John Cleese as Basil Fawlty giving an Adolf Hitler impression to German guests, with Polly in the background played by Connie Booth . The Germans episode of Fawlty Towers was voted number 11 in Channel 4¿s One Hundred Greatest TV Moments in 1999 . In one scene one of the hotel’s permanent residents, Major Gowen, uses derogatory terms to describe black people. It was included in the episode’s first airing in October 1975, but this time around the major’s words were edited out. The scene involves Basil Fawlty and the major, played by actor Ballard Berkeley, exchanging their normal pleasantries before the conversation moves on to Basil’s wife Sybil and women in general. The major tells Fawlty about the time he took a woman to see India play cricket at the Oval. He then says: ‘The strange thing was, throughout the morning she kept referring to the Indians as niggers. “No, no, no,” I said, “the niggers are the West Indians. These people are wogs”.’ Several years ago there were concerns that the episode would never be shown again because of the offensive words. However, recent editions of The Complete Fawlty Towers DVD, distributed by BBC Worldwide, have not been edited and included the segment that was cut by the BBC on Sunday. Some fans took to the BBC’s Points Of View message board yesterday to say they ‘despaired’ at the ‘unnecessary’ editing. One . wrote: ‘You can’t airbrush history away and I doubt if anyone but the . terminally thin-skinned could be offended by the major, a character . we’re clearly supposed to laugh at rather than with.’ Ballard Berkeley as the Major Gowen, who makes the offensive remark. Viewers said that the 'bigoted character' was meant to be laughed at - not with . Another posted: ‘The point is that the major is a racist old bigot, incongruous with modern society – even in the Seventies. The audience isn’t supposed to agree with him, they’re supposed to laugh at him. The whole episode is about xenophobia in various forms – it’s social satire. I instinctively dislike the airbrushing of history.’ A third viewer wrote: ‘So how sad BBC you have finally succumbed and lost the guts to transmit the episode of Fawlty Towers “The Germans” in its original form. The major’s speech of his experience of going out with a woman to the Oval is one of the funniest things ever. ‘You edited it because it includes the W-word and the N-word. Let’s face it, the whole episode and much of Fawlty Towers is racist by today’s standards and misogynistic, but above all it is hilarious. ‘We are all grown up, you know. We, the vast majority of us, can laugh at this without being racists. ‘It’s about time you grew up BBC, and trusted your audience. We know what is acceptable and what is not and what is funny and why, and the fact it is of a time which is now long past. We understand context, the major is a figure of fun, he doesn’t whip up hatred.’ Fawlty Towers was written by and starred Cleese and his then wife Connie Booth. The Germans was the sixth episode of the 12 that were made and was voted number 11 in Channel 4’s One Hundred Greatest TV Moments in 1999. The series has continued to entertain families since being made in the 1970s and was in 2000 voted by industry professionals to be the best British series of all time. A BBC spokesman said: ‘We are very proud of Fawlty Towers and its contribution to British television comedy. ‘But public attitudes have changed significantly since it was made and it was decided to make some minor changes, with the consent of John Cleese’s management, to allow the episode to transmit to a family audience at 7.30pm on BBC2.’ CENSORED Cleeses's 'Hitler Walk' was previously deemed one of greatest moments of TV ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Viewers complain that only the 'terminally thin-skinned' could be offended by the character .\nBBC said it was edited to suit a family audience to reflect changing attitudes ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A 35-year-old Detroit mother accused of killing two of her chidlren and stuffing their bodies inside a deep freezer said through her attorney Thursday that she loves her two surviving kids and wants to see them. Prosecutors charged Mitchelle Blair Thursday with felony murder, premeditated murder and torture. Court officers carrying out a March 24 eviction at the family's apartment found the frozen corpses of 13-year-old Stoni Ann Blair and 9-year-old Stephen Gage Berry. Impassive: Mitchelle Blair, pictured left and right in court Thursday, appeared stone-faced during her arraignment on murder and abuse charges . Laundry list of counts: Prosecutors charged Mitchelle Blair Wednesday with felony murder, premeditated murder and torture. Inked: The tattooed names of her four children, including Stoni and Stephen, are visible on her right forearm below the crossed out name of an ex . Blair initially was charged with child abuse, but more charges had been expected after autopsies revealed the siblings were beaten to death. Investigators believe Stephen died in August 2012 and Stoni died the following May. Blair's two surviving children — ages 8 and 17 — have been placed into a relative's care. Appearing in court Thursday for a probable-cause hearing, with the names of her four children inked on her forearm, Blair was arraigned on two counts of felony murder, first-degree premeditated murder and torture. The 35-year-old woman previously had been charged with four counts of first-degree child abuse and one count of committing first-degree child abuse in the presence of another child. Responding to a reporter's question about the woman’s two surviving children, Blair’s defense attorney, Wyatt Harris, said his client 'loves her children very much.' He then added he is sure Blair 'wants to see her children,' reported The Detroit Free Press. Blair's daughter, Stoni (left) and son Stephen (right). Stoni's sister claimed Blair killed Stoni by strangling her with a T-shirt and suffocated her with a plastic bag . 'Violent': The 35-year-old woman previously had been charged with four counts of first-degree child abuse and one count of committing first-degree child abuse in the presence of another child . confession: According to police, during her arrest March 24, Blair admitted to killing the two children, saying: ‘They’re both dead! I did it!’ Attorney Wyatt Harris (right) told reporters his client loves her surviving children and wants to see them . Harris entered a not guilty plea on behalf of Blair, who appeared impassive as she stood by his side with her tattooed arms crossed and wearing blank expression on her face. The attorney made a motion for an independent mental health evaluation for his client, which Judge Kenneth King granted. Experts will assess Blair’s mental competency to waive her Miranda rights, to be held criminally responsible for her actions and to stand trial. Judge King also gave the defense attorney permission to review two videotaped interviews conducted with Blair's surviving children by child advocates working with law enforcement. At the request of the prosecution, the lawyer was ordered not to share the recordings with anyone other than doctors or members of Blair’s family. Mitchelle Blair was ordered held without bail pending a preliminary hearing scheduled for June 19. According to police, during her arrest March 24, Blair admitted to killing the two children, saying: ‘They’re both dead! I did it!’ She also allegedly stated that she was not evil, ‘It was just an evil act.’ A medical examiner has determined that the exact cause of death was blunt force trauma and ruled it a homicide. A joint funeral for Stoni and Stephen will be held April 13 in Detroit. At Harris' (left) request, a judge ordered a mental health evaluation for Blair to determine if she was cempetent enough to waive her Miranda rights and stand trial . Details of death and extreme abuse emerged Thursday as Mitchelle Blair appeared in court, two days after the bodies of her 9-year-old son, Stephen Berry, and 13-year-old daughter, Stoni Blair, were discovered . Child welfare officials revealed last week that Blair's two surviving children had been terribly abused in a house of horrors. The Michigan Department of Human Services is taking steps to end Blair's rights to her two other children, a 17-year-old daughter and an 8-year-old son, who are currently with a relative. In a court filing, the state said her daughter described a home where she and her surviving brother were beaten with an extension cord and piece of wood and hit and burned with a hot curling iron. Medical exams revealed evidence of abuse, including numerous scars, on the surviving children. Twenty-five scars were found on the boy's back that were consistent with being hit by an extension cord, according to a petition obtained by the Detroit News. Blair's teenage daughter also described how her siblings were killed, according to court papers. 'Blair tortured Stephen for approximately two weeks prior to his death by tying a belt around his neck, throwing hot water on him while in the shower and putting a plastic bag over his head,' the state said, quoting the 17-year-old. Court officers serving an eviction notice at Blair's home (pictured) opened the freezer and found the bodies of her daughter Stoni Ann Blair and her son Stephen Gage Berry . In a court filing, the state said the teen described a house of horrors, where she and her surviving brother were beaten with an extension cord and piece of wood, hit with a hot curling iron and burned with a clothing iron . Stephen was 'unresponsive' on Aug 30, 2012, and Blair wrapped his body in bed linen and put him in the freezer, the state said. Nine months later, Blair became 'enraged' when Stoni said she didn't like her surviving siblings and strangled the girl with a T-shirt and suffocated her with a plastic bag, the department said. Blair then made the teen 'put Stoni in the deep freezer following her death,' the agency said. The bodies of the children were discovered on Tuesday while court officers were serving an eviction notice. The apartment was reportedly filled with food and trash and rendered almost 'unlivable', according to the report. Blair's 8-year-old boy also was aware that his sister and brother were killed and subsequently placed in the freezer, the department said. While being questioned, Blair told investigators she placed Stephen 'in a boiling hot tub of water until his feet blistered' because she found out Stephen was allegedly sexually assaulting a relative, according to the Detroit News. Blair also told police that when he died, she wrapped him 'in his favorite blanket' and put him in the freezer, the police report states. The surviving children did not mention sexual abuse when they were interviewed by counselors, according to a juvenile court petition. A woman walks past notes left on the door at at the family's home on Wednesday. The teenager said neither she nor her siblings have attended school for two years . Blair's teenage daughter said neither she nor her siblings have attended school for two years. Neighbor Shanetria Lanier, 21, told the Detroit News Blair home-schooled her children and 'that's why no schools were wondering where they were'. There is no record of the children attending classes, according to a Detroit Public Schools official. People did notice that two of her children seemed to disappear about a year ago. Lanier told the newspaper: 'When people asked her where her other two kids are, she said they were at their aunt's house. 'Or sometimes she'd tell people they stayed inside because they didn't like to be around people.' Tori Childs, who also lives in the complex, told the Detroit News she often saw the children and sometimes gave them clothes or food. She said they were 'the nicest kids' who were 'so respectable'. 'This is just wrong,' she said in tears. Childs said she saw two bodies on the floor after police arrived at the home on Tuesday. 'It was a little girl and a little boy,' she said. 'The little girl had on a pink jacket.' Earlier Thursday, Blair appeared in court on child abuse charges via a video feed from a police lockup. Magistrate Renee McDuffee entered a not-guilty plea on her behalf. The state said it investigated allegations of abuse in 2002 and 2005. Blair was referred to counseling and allowed to keep custody of her children. Toni Williams, 28, left, and Natasha Bell, 30, leave balloons at the house on Wednesday . The two fathers of Blair's surviving children are unfit to care for them, according to the state. Together they owe $50,000 in child support and haven't seen the kids in two to three years. Neighbors say Blair has lived in the complex at least 10 years. She was unemployed and having money troubles, and she had gotten behind on her rent. Neighbors said they knew about the impending eviction. Court records show a judgment filed last month against her for $2,206 owed to the complex. 'While we all understand the desire to know what happened in that home is strong, I will ask you to be mindful of the two children who were also in that home and are still living,' Detroit Police Chief James Craig told reporters Wednesday. 'They've been through a lot, a tremendous trauma.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Mitchelle Blair, 35, was arraigned Thursday on charges of felony murder, premeditated murder and torture.\nThe deaths of two of her children Stoni Blair, 13, and Stephen Berry, 9, have been ruled a homicide .\nShe will undergo a mental health evaluation to determine her competency .\nBlair's surviving children were discovered to have been terribly abused, according to child welfare officials .\nBlair's 17-year-old daughter said her mother forced her to put her sister's body in the deep freezer .\nHer 8-year-old son said he knew his brother and sister were killed and put in the freezer .\nPolice said during her arrest March 24, Blair admitted to killing the two children, saying: ‘They’re both dead! I did it!’" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Theresa May has asked advisers to examine whether files alleging abuse by senior figures in the 1980s were ever passed to the security services . Theresa May made the extraordinary admission that there ‘might have been a cover-up’ of an Establishment paedophile ring by the Home Office in the 1980s. The Home Secretary’s comments came after the publication of a report into how her department handled papers relating to alleged Westminster child abusers. NSPCC boss Peter Wanless and Richard Whittam QC had tried to track down 114 files that went missing in the Home Office. Just one was found; another was shredded by the Ministry of Justice, which took possession of the dossier, just three years ago. The men concluded: ‘It is ... not possible to say whether files were ever removed or destroyed to cover up or hide allegations of organised or systematic child abuse by particular individuals because of the systems then in place. 'We cannot say that no file was removed or destroyed for that reason.’ Their report also revealed the list of names which officials were asked to search under when looking for the missing files – suggesting possible links to the so-called Dickens dossier. It included known paedophiles such as Cyril Smith and members of the Paedophile Information Exchange, which campaigned to legalise sex with children. It also featured senior political figures such as former Home Secretary Leon Brittan, Labour peer Lord Janner, and two Tory grandees, Sir Peter Morrison and Sir Peter Hayman, who are both now dead. Police have questioned Lord Brittan and searched Lord Janner’s home in recent months, but neither has been charged. In a statement to MPs, Mrs May said of the latest findings: ‘It doesn’t prove or disprove the Home Office acted appropriately in the 1980s.’ She added: ‘There might have been a cover-up.’ However, contradicting the Home Secretary and the findings of the report, David Cameron said on the campaign trail in Rochester that ‘conspiracy theorists’ would have to ‘look elsewhere’. He added: ‘I think it is important that [the report] says there was not a cover-up.’ Last night, Mr Wanless said his comments were ‘wrong’. The new report centred on the work of late Conservative MP Geoffrey Dickens, who wrote to Lord Brittan in 1983 to say he would expose eight public figures suspected of child abuse unless action was taken. Lord Brittan has said in a statement that he ‘told Mr Dickens that I would ensure that the papers were looked at carefully by the Home Office and acted on as necessary’. The files were never published. Earlier this year, amid revelations in the Mail about Smith and the PIE, it emerged that the Dickens dossier had gone missing, along with a string of other documents. NSPCC chief executive Peter Wanless has carried out a review into Home Office handling of historic allegations of child abuse . Former Tory MP Geoffrey Dickens (left), who died in 1995, said he gave details of Establishment paedophiles – known as 'Dickens dossier' – to then Home Secretary Leon Brittan (right) in 1983 . After an initial review by the Home Office found they could not be traced, Mrs May appointed Mr Wanless and Mr Whittam to conduct a full trawl across Whitehall. Yesterday, the two men said one file had come to light as a result of ‘heightened awareness’ of the subject in the Home Office – but none of Dickens’ were found. The report also failed to rule out a whistleblower’s claims that the Home Office directly awarded tens of thousands of pounds of public money to the PIE. Simon Danczuk, the Labour MP who has raised the issue of historic child abuse, branded the review a ‘whitewash’. He said: ‘We [cannot] just gloss over the past and hope it all goes away.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "NSPCC's Peter Wanless found no evidence of Home Office cover-up .\nHome Office filing system makes it hard to piece 'what was known'\nTory MP Geoffrey Dickens compiled details of Establishment abuse .\nSays he gave the dossier to then-Home Secretary Leon Brittan in 1983 .\nBrittan has flatly denied failing to deal with the alleged dossier ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Most men will tell you they hate going shopping. But if you are in any doubt have a look at this collection of photos from around the world which show men bored out of their minds while waiting for their partners to replenish their wardrobes. The pictures appear on a parody Instagram account called Shopping with their Ladies: The Miserable Men of Instagram. The account now has more than 50,000 followers and captures the pain and suffering felt by many men out there who dread being dragged around the shops by their wives or girlfriends. Bored: This man has his head in hands as he waits for his partner to finish shopping in a lingerie shop . Despair: The gentleman looks like he's had enough as he follows his partner around with her shopping trolley . Queue: These fellas have found themselves in the same predicament waiting for their other halves to hurry up in the changing rooms . Putting their feet up: Two men form a united front and decide to sit down instead of follow their partners around the store . In the same boat: This men look like they have seen better days while they wait patiently to go home after shopping . It is no secret that a lot of men hate going shopping with their partners and may have to spend hours waiting around . You might be there for a while: Two men play on their phones and have a coffee in a ladies' clothes shop . These chaps have nothing better to do than play on their phones while the ladies pick out a new pair of shoes . In it together: These men look like they have bonded while waiting for their partners in the changing room . New low: This poor man has resorted to sitting on the floor of this shop while his partner spends the cash . With their eyes firmly fixed on their phones these men wait patiently in a ladies' clothes shop . Time for a snooze: This patient shopper uses the time his other half is trying on clothes to have a nap . This man is just following orders from the sign on the door of this shop: 'No Grumpy Husbands' Shopped till they dropped: Two elderly gentleman have a sleep in this department store . Can we go yet? A man plays on his phone while his girlfriend queues to buy a new piece of clothing . Season to be holly: Christmas is without doubt one of the worst times to hit the shops if you hate shopping . Keeping you up? A man stretches out and puts his feet up on this shopping trip . The land of nod: This poor man is worn out after his trip to a ladies' bag shop . Death by shopping: Fed-up men stand with their heads in their hands as they wait for their partners to finish shopping . The pictures from around the world appear on a parody Instagram account called Shopping with their Ladies: The Miserable Men of Instagram ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Photos have appeared on parody account called Shopping With Their Ladies: The Miserable Men of Instagram .\nAccount now has more than 50,000 followers and captures the pain suffered by men around the world who dread being dragged around the shops ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Scientists are poised implement decades of study to give vision to the blind if a new bionic eye is approved by the FDA. In January, the Food Drug Administration was supposed to approve the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System by California developer Second Sight, now those in the U.S. who would qualify for the device wait with bated breath as February roars on. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . A new vision: A California company hopes to soon get approval for its retinal implant that could give sight back to thousands . A first of its kind technology, the Argus II was already approved for use in Europe in 2011 and is the culmination of 20 years of scientific research into the delicate and deeply complex sight organ. The implant and eyewear duo will most benefit patients with an inherited form of degenerative blindness that destroys the retina called retinitis pigmentosa, which affects about 3,000 people in the U.S. New eyes, new life: One day Elias Konstantopoulos (left, with grandson Anthony) hopes to see his families faces again with the help of the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System (on Konstantopoulos, right) Sufferers of the disease experience a gradual retinal generation and an accompanying loss of vision that eventually leads to blindness. By implanting a series of electrodes inside the eye, the Argus II prosthesis will make up for the failing retina by itself transmitting information about lightness and darkness, for instance, to the brain. A second aspect of the Argus II is the eyeglass headset. Patients wear eyeglasses mounted with cameras that then transmit data about what is in front of them to a small wearable computer. Cyborg eye: a tiny set of electrodes become an electronic retina, as seen in this close-up . Form there, the information is . transmitted wirelessly to the implant and the brain is sent a series of . electrical impulses the patient . eventually learns to interpret as light, dark, and shapes. ‘No . one really thought it would be possible because the tissue around the . eye is so soft and delicate,’ Dr. Mark Humayun, of the Keck School of . Medicine at USC told the Wall Street Journal. ‘If . we continue to develop this type of technology and begin to understand . the new electrical language of pulses to the brain, to the eye, we can . apply it to other parts of the body and we can change our world and how . we relate to it,’ continued Dr. Humayun, who has been working on the . technology for 25 years and is co-creator the Argus II. Seeing the future: Lead reseachers believe the device will once day allow the blind to see color and even have their vision zoon, like like an iPhone . One early patient, Elias Konstantopoulos of Glen Burnie, Maryland, had . lost his sight completely to retinitis pigmentosa and sought help from . the Argus II researchers. After undergoing the implantation in 2011, Konstantopoulos was able to distinguish between dark and light and used that ability to help him maneuver through space. His hope is to one day see the face of his grandson, Anthony. Neither Konstantopoulos nor any of the other recipients of the Argus II in the U.S. and Europe thus far are able to see completely normally. However, researchers say some of the Argus II recipients are able to identify letters just a few inches tall. Dr. Humayun says the device's reliance on an external computer is key to its future success and usefulness. ‘Software upgrades will allow us to do more for people – because the implants don’t need to change, the glasses can be enhanced with software upgrades.’ Humayun sees a future where thanks to his device, once-blind patients will see in various colors and even, he says, in digital zoom, just like ‘your iPhone.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "First bionic human eye now awaiting approval from FDA .\nArgus II Prosthetic Retina is the product of over 20 years of research .\n'We can .\napply it to other parts of the body and we can change our world' says inventor ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "One of Michael Jackson's friends who testified that he was not molested by the pop superstar has now changed his story as he fights for money from Jackson's estate. Wade Robson, one of the top music choreographers who has worked with Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake, got to know Michael Jackson decades ago when he began going for sleepovers at the Neverland Ranch. The now-30-year-old Robson is changing his tune, however, as he filed legal requests for financial compensation from the singer's estate for 'childhood sexual abuse'. Scroll down for video . Fanboy: Wade Robson, seen here at age 7, grew close to Jackson when he was a child and frequently slept over the star's infamous Neverland Ranch . The legal motion, which has been filed under seal so it is not available to the public, comes years after Robson made repeated public statements defending Jackson and denying any wrongdoing. New story: Wade Robson, seen here in 2008, reportedly filed legal papers on May 1 claiming that Jackson's estate should pay him money for childhood sexual abuse . The two met when Robson was five years old and Jackson was in his late 20s or early 30s. They bonded over a love of music and he repeatedly slept over his house and spent nights in the same bed as the much-older singer. Robson played a pivotal role in the 2005 trial, when Jackson faced 14 counts relating to child molestation and conspiracy to molest minors. He was found not guilty on all of the charges, and Robson was one of the star witnesses who defended Jackson, saying that he was never inappropriately touched or molested. A similar defense was given by their mutual friend Macaulay Culkin, who also slept over the singer's ranch over a long period of time. In the past eight years, Robson has made a name for himself in the entertainment world, becoming one of the most sought-after choreographers. He has worked with Usher, Britney Spears, and NSYNC. His name hit the gossip columns in 2002 when Britney Spears' relationship with Justin Timberlake ended after she allegedly cheated on the NSYNC star with the choreographer. Since then, Robson has worked on the show So You Think You Can Dance, and is currently in charge of Demi Lovato's choreography. Synched stories: Though Robson testified at Jackson's 2005 trial that he was never molested by the singer (both seen outside of the courtroom), the papers his legal team just filed suggest otherwise . New gig: Robson has made frequent appearances on So You Think You Can Dance as a guest judge . But now, TMZ is . reporting that they heard from unidentified legal sources that Robson's . legal team filed papers asking for an undisclosed sum from the Jackson . estate on May 1. No other details about the filing have been released, . but they reportedly give an explicit detail of the alleged assault. News of the filing comes the same day as the late singer's autopsy report revealed that Michael Jackson tattooed his lips pink, permanently inked his eyebrows and relied on a dark tattoo to blend his hairline into his wig. As the high profile trial of the singer's tour promoter, AEG, continues, a disturbing photograph of the fallen pop star's corpse was shown to the court on Monday by Dr Christopher Rogers. His coroner's report described a man . whose struggle to hide a skin pigmentation disease forced him to mask . his true features but who would have lived a long life had he not . overdosed on propofol. The revelation of Jackson's permanent . make-up comes during the trial brought by the singer's mother . and children who claim AEG shares blame in his death for neglecting to . vet and supervise Mr Jackon's doctor, Dr Conrad Murray. Face paint: A disturbing autopsy photograph of the singer, not released, was shown in court yesterday revealing that he tattooed his lips, his eyebrows and his hairline as seen here in older photos ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Wade Robson, a choreographer who was friends with Jackson when he was a child, filed papers to get money from the Jackson estate .\nCites 'childhood sexual abuse' but Robson was one of the star witnesses during the singer's 2005 trial .\nAt the time, Robson said that he was never sexually assaulted by the singer during the infamous sleepovers .\nComes the same day autopsy revealed how the singer also tattooed his lips pink and suffered from a skin pigmentation disease since the 1980s ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Volte face: Sue Marsh campaigned against cuts before taking a £75,000-a-year job with the firm used by the Government to reform disability benefits . A leading campaigner against welfare cuts who claimed to be too sick to work has taken a £75,000-a-year job with the firm used by the Government to reform disability benefits. Sue Marsh, a darling of the Left who has railed against Iain Duncan Smith’s reforms for the last five years, has been recruited by Maximus, the US company that has taken over a controversial ‘fitness for work’ test for benefit claimants. Her extraordinary volte face has shocked and infuriated supporters, who have branded her a ‘Judas’ and a ‘sell-out’. Mrs Marsh said she had undergone an ‘enormous - almost cosmic - mindset shift’ that had led her to accept a job as the company’s new ‘head of customer experience’. She had previously claimed that in Maximus, the Department for Work and Pensions had sought out the ‘worst provider they could find’ to assess claimants of disability benefits. Mr Duncan Smith, the Work and Pensions Secretary, welcomed Mrs Marsh’s decision to jump ship and take a lucrative position with the firm. ‘I would be the first person to congratulate anyone who gets a job. I'm sure there will be some whose negative attitudes to our reforms mean they will criticise her move. They should be ignored,’ the minister told the Daily Mail last night. Mrs Marsh ran a blog which she called the ‘Diary of a Benefits Scrounger’, detailing her own efforts to be declared unfit for work because of Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory bowel condition. She was eventually placed into the ‘support group’ for employment and support allowance, the main sickness benefit, which is for people judged e unable to work or even to attend interviews. She was an architect of the Spartacus campaign, which produced a series of reports accusing the Government of cruelty and incompetence in its efforts to cut the welfare bill and was championed on Twitter by supporters including Lord Prescott, Alastair Campbell, Stephen Fry and Billy Bragg. Mrs Marsh appeared at the Labour Party’s annual conference in 2013 and wrote regularly for the Guardian. Announcing her new job, she admitted she had ‘agonised’ about how to tell her supporters of her decision. Late last year, Maximus was awarded a three-and-a-half year contract to take over delivery of the ‘work capability assessment’ – the test of claimants’ ability to work -- from the much-criticised Atos Healthcare. Mrs Marsh insisted said she was motivated only by a desire to improve the system. ‘Those who doubt my intentions and goals and those with different goals to mine will almost certainly be critical, and, in a sense, I understand that response. If I didn't know me I might be sceptical too,’ she added. Mrs Marsh said her own, successful application to be declared eligible for sickness benefits had been ‘threatening and scary’. But she insisted: ‘It is not inherently a good thing for support group numbers to be high. If some of those people who qualify would actually rather like to work, but are terrified of an intimidating and farcical system of support, that actually leads to a life of fear of change,’ she said. ‘We are coming up to an election period. There will be a hiatus and a time to breathe and take stock. There is a new provider, Maximus… If there was ever a time to get significant and valuable changes to what now seems universally accepted to be a system that is in serious need of better delivery, it is now.’ Fans: Mrs Marsh was championed on Twitter by supporters including Alastair Campbell (L) and Stephen Fry . She said Maximus had given her ‘fairly free rein to devise a strategy to bring about a wide range of improvements to the service from a customer perspective’. ‘Of course there are considerable benefits to both myself and Maximus in this development. I will be giving the same 300 per cent passion and commitment to them that I have been giving to campaigning. ‘Crucially, it's a campaigner's job to change things, not just to make a lot of noise. Whilst I have to make an enormous - almost cosmic - mindset shift to take this direction, Maximus also have to bring me into their trust and with very little to go on. ‘Someone is going to do it. I can do it, with all of my knowledge and personal experience of what is wrong with the system at the moment.’ One correspondent on Mrs Marsh’s website wrote: ‘I am so sorry to say this but I feel betrayed so much I can only now call you Judas.’ Sue Marsh is a darling of the Left who railed against Iain Duncan Smith’s (above) reforms for the last five years . Another former supporter, Peter Farrington, said: ‘Sorry, I have to add my name to the list sickened by this decision. So sickened in fact I don't even want to try to explain why I find this a betrayal of the trust so many of us placed in you in recent years, Sue.’ Tony Cyphus branded Mrs Marsh a ‘sell-out, just like all the MPs who go on to work for the multinationals’. ‘So what happened to \"I'm in so much pain I can't work, please give me DLA [Disability Living Allowance]”? I can't wait to see how much of a hypocrite you turn out to be. And be aware you have just marked yourself for a life of hate from people who really are true victims of this and future governments,’ he added. Another activist wrote: ‘You've proudly displayed photos of yourself bed and hospital bound, yet it seems an offer of [reportedly] £75k per annum plus benefits has healed you. You've gone straight from the support group to full time employment - you truly are a modern day miracle. IDS's prayers have been answered.’ A spokesman for Maximus said: 'We believe, given her experience, that Sue will be able to contribute a great deal in making the customer experience of work capability assessments a better one.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Sue Marsh campaigned against welfare cuts claiming to be too sick to work .\nBut she's taken £75,000-a-year job with the firm used by the Government .\nHer volte face has infuriated supporters, who have branded her a ‘Judas’\nShe claims to have undergone ‘enormous – almost cosmic – mindset shift’" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "As the financial crisis hit in 2008, she spoke for the nation when she asked a group of economists: ‘Why did nobody notice?’ Four years on, the Queen finally got her answer – although it didn’t seem much to her liking. The monarch was visiting the Bank of England in Threadneedle Street yesterday when she was buttonholed by one of its financial policy experts. Scroll down to watch . Golden look: Her Majesty examines the stacks of gold bars stored in the Bank's vaults . Royal inspection: The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were shown the vaults at the Bank of England where thousands of gold bars are kept . Sujit Kapadia said he wanted to put . her mind at rest after she famously described the credit crunch as . ‘awful’ during a visit to the London School of Economics in 2008. At the time, she asked academics how the onset of the crisis could have been missed when it was so enormous. Yesterday Mr Kadapia told her that it . was partly because financial crises, like flu pandemics and earthquakes, . are hard to predict. People, she was also informed, got complacent because they thought the risk was being managed better than before. The Queen grimaced at this and said: ‘But people had got a bit...lax, had they?’ Usually, she is notoriously discreet about her views on international events. But, remarkably, the Queen went on to . suggest that the Financial Services Authority may not have been . aggressive enough in its policing. She said: ‘The Financial Services – . what do they call themselves, the regulators – Authority, which was . really quite new … it didn’t have any teeth.’ Hands-on: The Queen thoroughly inspects the gold vaults during her visit to the Bank of England . Value: The vaults contain thousands of bars of gold worth billions of pounds . The Duke of Edinburgh didn’t help matters much, asking: ‘There’s not another one coming, is there? He then fixed Mr Kapadia and his group with a typically gimlet eye and barked: ‘Don’t do it again!’ Afterwards Mr Kapadia was optimistic . as he assessed the encounter, saying: ‘It was a real pleasure to be able . to offer some explanation. I think she recognised that these things are . very difficult and it’s not a straightforward exercise. ‘The strongest thing I got [from the Queen] is what are we trying to do so it doesn’t happen again.’ The FSA, which is being disbanded . after failing to spot the financial crisis which engulfed Britain, later . issued a stiff response to the Queen’s remarks. It said: ‘We’ve widely acknowledged . that the regulatory approach before the financial crisis in 2008 was . flawed and has since been completely changed.’ It was the Queen’s ninth visit to the . Bank. On her first, as the 11-year-old Princess Elizabeth, she signed a . thousand pound note. Interesting discussion: The Queen was taken with the discussion on how another downturn could be prevented, while the Duke joked with the Bank's staff . Reason why: The Queen spoke to Sujit Kapadia who explained why the financial crisis wasn't foreseen . During yesterday’s visit, she and . Prince Philip were each given the honour of each signing a £1million . banknote, known as a ‘giant’ by staff. As she scribbled her signature next to the 1937 note, she muttered: ‘It hasn’t improved, really.’ On their tour, the Queen must have . been a little over-awed by the £27billion worth that glittered in the . Bank of England’s basement vault. Visit: A large crowd had gathered outside the Bank as the Royal couple toured inside, which included an inspection of bank notes . It’s one of nine vaults dotted around London, in which the Bank stores around £200billion of gold. This one contains 63,000 gold bars stacked in eight rows. Each four-tonne stack is four pallets high, and each pallet carries 80 bars. While, at 13kg – around 2st – a gold . bar is a little heavy to steal, the Duke of Edinburgh did seem tempted . by the £1million banknote he was asked to sign. He joked ‘is this just lying about?’, adding ‘you won’t miss it, will you?’. Signature: The Queen and the Duke each signed a £1 million bank note to go into the guest book . Afterwards the Governor of the Bank, . Sir Mervyn King, thanked the Queen for her visit, describing the Bank’s . staff as ‘unsung heroes’ who had kept the economy going ‘in the most . difficult circumstances’. And he asked the Queen for two early . Christmas presents. One was her signature on the banknote, and the other . was the Royal Assent on the Financial Services Bill. ‘When is the Bill due?’ The Queen . asked. ‘It has gone through Parliament and should be with you before . Christmas,’ Sir Mervyn replied. Sweet view: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall views a gingerbread model village on the Queen Victoria cruise ship at Southampton docks ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "HM suggested Financial Services Authority watchdog 'did not have teeth'\nQueen asks about economic crash and says: 'People got lax, didn't they?'\nPrince Phillip then tells Bank staff: 'Don't do it again!'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Google has . denied it ever deleted - and then reinstated - a MailOnline story about a . notorious child killer under the controversial ‘right to be forgotten’ European . Court ruling. The search . giant had informed MailOnline earlier this month that a story about killer . Ronald Castree, which appeared on the website in November 2007, had been . removed from European search results. The father . of Castree's 11-year-old victim Lesley Molseed had described the removal of the . article as 'appalling'. Father . Fred Anderson said: 'He hasn’t got the right to be forgotten - it’s terrible. 'He’s . locked up in prison for life and he keeps coming up with things. We’ll never . get peace, this has been going on for 40 years.' Scroll down for video . Killer: The story Google has denied ever deleting relates to the 2007 conviction of paedophile Ronald Castree, 61, (left), for the murder of Lesley Molseed, 11 (right) in 1975 . Lesley's father Fred Anderson (pictured) said: 'He hasn’t got the right to be forgotten - it’s terrible' Lesley had walked to the shop from her home in Delamere Road, Rochdale, pictured, when she was abducted . The ruling by European judges gives . people the right to have 'inadequate' and 'irrelevant' results about . them wiped from the web, which led to the search engine being bombarded . with requests. The article about the conviction of Castree, 61, is just one of thousands Google has removed from search results and just one of numerous MailOnline articles affected by the ruling. A story about a millionaire banker blamed for helping cause the global financial crisis was among the first to be hidden as was an airline accused of racism by a Muslim job applicant. However, a spokesman from Google early Saturday said that while the article HAD been removed from some search results it was NOT at the request of Ronald Castree. And he said the request had been granted to someone else mentioned in the article but that the story would still appear if Castree was used at the search term. Under the right to be forgotten rule, stories are not entirely deleted by Google, rather they simply will no longer appear if a certain search name is used. The spokesman refused to say who had asked for the article to be removed and thus granted the right to be forgotten. The body of Lesley Molseed being removed from the windswept moor where Castree left it in October 1975 . Castree, a book dealer and married father of one, snatched Lesley off the street near her home in Rochdale as she went to buy bread for her mother in October 1975. He had been on the way to visit his wife and her new baby in hospital. Castree killed Lesley in a frenzied attack, stabbing her 12 times, once through the heart, before leaving her body on a lonely moor in West Yorkshire. He then kept quiet when an innocent man, Stefan Kiszko, was tried, convicted, sentenced and served 16 years for a crime he did not commit. The real killer was only captured in 2006 when a DNA sample Castree had given in relation to an attack on a prostitute in 2005 was found to be an exact match for sperm found on Lesley's underwear. In 2007, he was found guilty of murder at Bradford Crown Court and told he would not be considered for parole until 2037, by which time he will be 84. He attempted to appeal his conviction in 2008, but was rejected. Jim Killock, Executive Director of Open Rights Group, said: 'It is deeply problematic that a private company can make decisions about things that get censored, as they will end up making mistakes.' The BBC's economics editor, Robert Peston, was affected by the ruling when he had a 2007 blogpost about the former Merrill Lynch boss Stan O'Neal excluded from some search results. He said today of the MailOnline's story: 'It does not seem to be in the public interest for the \"right to be forgotten\" to be applied to stories such as this one.' Paedophile convicted of Lesley Molseed murder - after evading justice for 32 years . Original article that was published by MailOnline on 16 November 2007. Lesley Molseed was abducted and stabbed to death by Ronald Castree in October 1975 . Ronald Castree, 54, will serve a minimum of 30 years for what the judge called 'a truly dreadful crime', adding that he accepted the killer would probably die in jail. Lesley Molseed, from Rochdale, was abducted and killed in 1975, in a case which resulted in one of Britain's most notorious miscarriages of justice. Her body was found on Rishworth Moor in West Yorkshire and Stefan Kiszko, a lonely misfit, confessed to the crime under duress. He was jailed and served 16 years before he was cleared in 1991 when it emerged that sperm samples taken from her clothes could not have been his, as he was infertile. He died the following year. Forensic scientists used new techniques to produce a DNA profile in 2000. And last year they found that Castree, who had given a sample after being arrested in 2005 on another matter, was a one-in-a-billion match. Court records also showed that days before Mr Kiszko stood trial, Castree had abducted a nine-year-old and subjected her to an indecent assault which led to a conviction. At the murder trial, Castree tried to have this conviction kept from the jury. He also argued that the sample from Lesley's clothes must have innocently become contaminated with his DNA. But the jury at Bradford Crown Court was not taken in. Mr Justice Openshaw told Castree, a trader in comic books: 'You kept quiet whilst an entirely innocent man was arrested, tried, convicted and sentenced for this murder.' Lesley's mother April Garrett, left, said justice had been done when Castree was convicted of her daughter's murder - not before innocent man Stefan Kiszko, right, spent 16 years in jail for a crime he did not commit . Afterwards Lesley's mother, who has reverted to her maiden name, April Garrett, said: 'We are relieved that after so long our quest for justice for Lesley is now over.' He appeared to all the world as a caring father - and a hard-working, self-made man. But for 32 years, Ron Castree lived with a terrible secret. Behind his respectable facade, he was a paedophile and serial sex attacker who eventually progressed to child murder. While his wife and her baby were in hospital in 1975, Castree snatched Lesley Molseed off a street in Rochdale as she went to buy bread for her mother. He drove the 11-year-old, who had learning difficulties, to a windswept moor, sexually assaulted her and stabbed her to death in a 'frenzied' attack. To read the full story click here . The EU's ‘right to be forgotten’ legislation allows European citizens to request that links to ‘inadequate, irrelevant or no longer relevant’ information be removed from Google search results. In short, Google must remove articles if the impact on the individual’s privacy is greater than the public’s right to find it, the European Union Court of Justice found. The landmark case that led to the new legislation was brought by a Spanish man who complained that an auction notice of his repossessed home on Google's search results infringed his privacy. Since the legislation was introduced in May, Google has said it has received more than 120,000 requests from across Europe ranging from serious criminal records, embarrassing photos and negative press stories. An online form was launched to allow EU citizens to ask for personal data to be taken down. The form requires links to the material the person wants removed, their country of origin, and a reason for their request. Individuals also have to attach a valid photo identity. Google then assesses each request individually, before deciding whether to remove information from search results. Since May, MailOnline has had several articles taken down. Among the most high profile articles removed was one from May 2009 describing the captivity in which Josef Fritzl kept his family. It has also included a September 2010 article about multi-millionaire Tory MP Jonathan Djanogly, who admitted hiring private eyes to spy on his local party members. A December 2003 column on how the schoolfriend of Prince William, Edward Stanbury, was jailed for nine months after 43 ecstasy tablets, 4.2 grammes of cocaine and three-quarters of a kilo of cannabis were found at his London flat. A March 2004 column by Richard Kay, also on Mr Stanbury, about how just weeks after he had been allowed home from prison, the Old Etonian had put his university studies aside and sold his flat. A July 2007 story about teenager Kyle Ivison who was given an ASBO for committing 40 per cent of the offences in Clitheroe, Lancashire. An article from 2008 about drunken University of Bristol student Alex Fiallos, who drove his Mini Cooper round the university campus like a scene from the Italian Job. An article from February 2011 about Muslim airport worker Salim Zakhrouf who accused airline Cathay Pacific of racism after he was refused a job interview – only to be offered one when he applied two days later using a fake white British-sounding name. A story about Scottish referee Dougie McDonald, who admitted lying to Celtic manager Neil Lennon about the awarding of a penalty in 2010 ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The ruling by European judges gives people the right to have 'inadequate' and 'irrelevant' results about them wiped from the web .\nSpokesman from Google said that while the article HAD been removed from some search results it was NOT at the request of paedophile Ronald Castree .\nHe said request was granted to someone else mentioned in the article .\nPaedophile is serving a 30-year jail term for murdering young girl in 1975 ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Created: . 17:51 GMT, 16 May 2014 . A New York man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole Friday for raping a girl and killing her mother after cutting off his ankle monitor last year. David Renz learned his fate in Onondaga County Court after a judge said he hoped the penalty would comfort the victims' family. The 30-year-old had pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, admitting that he carjacked Liverpool librarian Lori Ann Bresnahan and her 10-year-old daughter March 14, 2013. Justice served: David Renz, 30, pictured entering Judge Thomas Miller's courtroom Friday, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for raping a girl and killing her mother . Divine judgement: Judge Thomas Miller warned Renz that one day he will face 'another judge' who will impose a much harsher sentence . Renz stabbed and strangled the mother as she tried to stop him from raping her daughter. He had been under federal monitoring on child pornography charges but cut off his ankle GPS. Renz was sentenced earlier this year to 30 years in federal prison for possessing more than 11,000 images and 1,100 videos of child pornography. On Friday, Renz remained motionless and wore a blank expression on his face as his sentence was being read. Innocent victim: Lori Ann Bresnahan, a school librarian from Liverpool, New York, was kidnapped along with her daughter by Renz last March and stabbed to death while trying to prevent her attacker from raping the 10-year-old . Judge Thomas Miller had some harsh words for the defendant, whose behavior last March he characterized as 'despicable,' Syracuse.com reported. ‘One day, you will face another judge. One day when you pass from this earth, another judge will impose a harsher sentence for the absolute evil you committed,’ he said. Some of the slain librarian’s family members read their impact statements from the stand before the sentencing as Renz's relatives sat in the audience. ‘Nothing, absolutely nothing, prepares you for such a tragedy in your own family,’ Bresnahan's cousin Jim O'Hara said. O'Hara, a former reporter with The Post-Standard, vividly described in his six-page handwritten statement the moment he found out that his relative had been brutally murdered, saying that he felt as cold 'as the most brutal of winter days.' Kathleen Renz, the convicted killer’s mother, spoke to reporters after her son's sentencing, saying that she prays every day for Lori Bresnahan and her daughter. Mrs Renz added that she was relieved to learn that federal prosecutors will not seek capital punishment for her son. 'It's a great burden lifted,' the mother said. The victim’s family pleaded with officials not to hold a death penalty trial to spare Bresnahan’s daughter additional trauma. Spared: Renz, pictured here in 2013, will not face the death penalty because the victim's family said they do not want Bresnahan's daughter to testify against him in court . The shocking murder of Lori Breshnahan - and . the rape of her young daughter - occurred while Renz was awaiting trial . for the child pornography charges, and was confined to his home and . required to wear a monitoring device. On March 14, 2013 - just six weeks . after he'd been arrested for possessing child pornography - Renz removed . his required electronic monitoring device and drove to the Great . Northern Mann in Clay, New York, a suburb of Syracuse. Heartless: Renz, seen here in a mugshot, remained expressionless as his sentence was being read . Once at the mall, Renz parked his car . and walked around the parking lot, where he found Breshnahan - a school . librarian - and her daughter getting into their vehicle. Renz then forced his way into Breshahan's car using an air pistol he claimed was a real gun and forced her to drive to a remote area of the mall's parking lot where he bound both of his victims and - using a knife to cut a hole in her clothes - raped the young girl. Prosecutors said Renz was trying to . use cable ties to bind the woman to a headrest in her car when she . fought back and shouted for the girl to bolt from the vehicle. As the girl ran off and was rescued . by a passing motorist, her mother was strangled and repeatedly stabbed . in the head and chest, officials said. Renz was captured by police . shortly after. Weeks after the attack, a report by a . federal judge found that the officers failed to do monthly checks on . Renz that would have included inspection of the bracelet. Federal . probation officers in Syracuse who were monitoring Renz were fired or . demoted. Renz pleaded guilty to the murder and rape charges last year. Authorities say that several of the . child pornography videos found in Renz's possession depicted acts . similar to the rape and murder for which Renz pleaded guilty. 'Let . the defendant's other victims not . be forgotten,' Assistant U.S. Attorney Lisa Fletcher said during Renz's . child pornography sentencing hearing in March, according to Syracuse.com. 'Each and every child in each and every one of . the defendant's 11,000 images and 1,100 videos for which he stands . convicted, every single one of those children was used by David Renz to . fuel his twisted interest in the exploitation of children. Every one of . them is also his victim.' Fletcher . asked for a sentence of 30 to 70 years, and asked that any sentence the . judge imposed would run consecutively with whatever sentence Renz gets . for Breshahan's murder. Perp walk: The attack happened two or three weeks after Renz acquired cable ties and an air pistol they said was used to threaten the woman into stopping in a suburban Syracuse mall parking lot . Monster: David Renz, 30, pleaded guilty to charges of murder, rape and kidnapping in connection to a deadly carjacking of a woman and her daughter . Crime scene: New York State Police investigate a car involved in a fatal carjacking on Verplank Road, Clay, N.Y . Renz's attorney, Assistant Federal . Public Defender Randi Bianco, asked for a sentence within the sentencing . guidelines of 19 to 24 years, citing the difficult life Renz has . suffered as the result of a facial deformity. Renz was born without the lower half of his left jaw and part of his cheekbone - a hereditary condition that would come to dominate his and his family's lives. The man's father, brother and sister all had the facial deformity but it was more pronoucnded in him, requiring multiple jaw-lengthening surgeries that drained his parents' already limited resources. In school, his friends recalled that Renz had to cover the hole in his neck from a tracheotomy so he could be heard, drawing bewildered stares from his classmates. Those who knew him as a child described Renz as a bright kid who loved computers and was good at math, science and social studies, but he was also a loner who was always picked last for athletic activities and group work. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "David Renz, 30, fatally stabbed librarian Lori Ann Bresnahan as she tried to prevent him from raping her daughter in March 2013 .\nRenz pleaded guilty to possessing more than 11,000 images of child pornography and 1,100 videos .\nWhile out on bond for the child pornography charges, Renz carjacked the mother and daughter in a Syracuse, New York, parking lot .\nVictim's family asked prosecutors not to hold death penalty trial to spare Bresnahan's daughter additional trauma .\nRenz's mother said after sentencing she prays for the victim's family every day ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Graphic photographs have emerged of the victims of an massacre allegedly committed by gangs of Syrian militia loyal to President Bashar Assad. The images - pixelated because they are so horrific - show shot, stabbed and burned bodies piled in the streets of the village of Baniyas. Among the victims are a number of children, some no more than toddlers. Scroll down for video . In May, photographs were released of bodies lying in a street in Baniyas after more than 140 people died in a sectarian massacre by pro-Assad forces in Baniyas and Bayda . Massacred: This image provided by The Syrian Revolution against Bashar Assad reportedly shows dead bodies at Bayda village, where scores of people were allegedly killed by regime forces . Bodies lying inside lying inside a house in Bayda were shown in a YouTube video after two days of slaughter in May . Some were lying in pools of blood, and one toddler was covered in burns, her clothes singed and her legs charred. Some of the women victims were mutilated. April 2011: More than 70 protesters killed as security forces fire on crowds in Deraa and Damascus. December 2011: Activists say more than 100 army defectors killed over two days in Idlib province. May 2012: Some 108 killed in Houla, near Homs - UN later blames Syrian troops and militia. August 2012: Witnesses and activists say at least 300 killed as government forces storm Darayya, a Damascus suburb. January 2013: At least 100 people killed and burned in their homes in Haswiya, near Homs. At least 77 people - 20 from the same family - were killed, a day after 72 died in nearby Bayda after it was overrun by government forces. Assad's regime claimed it had fought back against 'terrorist' groups' and restored peace and security to the area. But activists have posted harrowing video . clips online to back up their claims that pro-regime militia known as . the Shabbiha are involved in the operation. The BBC's correspondent Jim Muir claims there is a strong sectarian dimension to the killings. Baniyas is a Sunni Muslim pocket in the middle of a large Alawite enclave on Syria's Mediterranean coast, and activists in the area accuse militias loyal to Assad of ethnic cleansing. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights documented the names of at least 50 dead in Bayda. There were reports of men's bodies, some blindfolded, lying in the street. The Observatory, which relies on a . network of activists on the ground, cited witnesses as saying that some . of the victims were killed with knives or blunt objects and that dozens . of villagers were missing. The massacre began following clashes with Assad forces who had earlier arrested villagers and killed them in prison after torture. A survivor named as Abu Abdullah told the Sunday Telegraph: 'Security and Shabbiha militia entered the village with knives and guns and started to kill everybody they met. 'Almost 60 per cent of the women and children of the village were killed.' Lifeless: Lying sprawled on the ground, the body of a man killed when Syrian regime forces overran the village of Bayda. The image was taken from a video. His face has been pixelated because of his injuries . Conflict casualties: Two bodies lying in the village of Bayda - said to be victims of militia loyal to President Assad . Hundreds of Sunni families are now fleeing the area, heading for nearby towns like Jableh and Tartou. But Rami Abdelrahman, head of the Observatory said: 'Now the army is turning people back at the checkpoints outside the town, telling them to go back to Baniyas, that nothing is wrong. 'There are also announcements going out on mosque loud speakers telling people to return home.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Bodies of women mutilated and one toddler was covered in burns .\nSurvivor tells of pro-regime gangs killing everybody they met with knives and guns .\nSunni families fleeing the sectarian attacks, but army tells them to go home ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "David Cameron’s authority in Parliament and on the world stage was dealt an unprecedented blow last night as he faced a breathtaking Commons defeat over plans for missile strikes on Syria. In an extraordinary assault on the Prime Minister’s authority, 50 coalition MPs joined Labour in voting against a watered-down Government motion supporting the ‘principle’ of military action. There were shouts of ‘resign’ from the Labour benches as the result – 285 votes to 272 – was announced to a shocked House of Commons. Scroll down for video . Chastened: British MPs voted by 272 votes to 285 to reject Prime Minister David Cameron's motion backing British intervention in principle . The last time a Prime Minister was defeated over an issue of war and peace was in 1782. A . Downing Street source said Mr Cameron had no intention of resigning, . adding: ‘His colleagues support him on most things, but on this issue . they disagreed.’ Education . Secretary Michael Gove was said to have shouted at Tory rebels outside . the chamber: ‘You’re a disgrace, you’re a disgrace.’ Chancellor George Osborne today raised concern that the UK's place in the world would be undermined by the vote. He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: 'I think there will be a national soul-searching about our role in the world and whether Britain wants to play a big part in upholding the international system, be that big open and trading nation that I'd like us to be or whether we turn our back on that. 'I understand the deep scepticism that my colleagues in Parliament many members of the public have about British involvement in Syria. 'I hope this doesn’t become the moment where we turn our back on the world’s problems.' Blast: People inspect the damage at a site hit by what activists say was a car bomb in Raqqa province, Syria . Conservatives David Amess (Southend West)Richard Bacon (Norfolk South)Steven Baker (Wycombe)John Baron (Basildon & Billericay)Andrew Bingham (High Peak)Crispin Blunt (Reigate)Fiona Bruce (Congleton)Tracey Crouch (Chatham & Aylesford)David Davies (Monmouth)Philip Davies (Shipley)David Davis (Haltemprice & Howden)Nick de Bois (Enfield North)Richard Drax (Dorset South)Gordon Henderson (Sittingbourne & Sheppey)Philip Hollobone (Kettering)Adam Holloway (Gravesham)Phillip Lee (Bracknell)Julian Lewis (New Forest East)Jason McCartney (Colne Valley)Stephen McPartland (Stevenage)Nigel Mills (Amber Valley)Anne-Marie Morris (Newton Abbot)Andrew Percy (Brigg & Goole)Sir Richard Shepherd (Aldridge-Brownhills)Sir Peter Tapsell (Louth & Horncastle)Andrew Turner (Isle of Wight)Martin Vickers (Cleethorpes)Charles Walker (Broxbourne)Chris White (Warwick & Leamington)DR SARAH WOLLASTON (Totnes) Lib Dems Gordon Birtwistle (Burnley) Mike Crockart (Edinburgh West)Andrew George (St Ives)Mike Hancock (Portsmouth S)Julian Huppert (Cambridge)Ian swales (Redcar)Sarah Teather (Brent Central)Dan Rogerson (North Cornwall)Roger Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire) Mr . Cameron, who had made a passionate plea for support over proposals for . targeted strikes on Damascus after a chemical weapons attack last week, . was forced to issue a humiliating climbdown. ‘It . is clear to me the British Parliament does not want to see British . military action. I get that and the Government will act accordingly,’ he . told MPs. His decision to . pledge to stand shoulder to shoulder with the US in a planned attack on . Syria, and to recall Parliament from its summer recess for an emergency . debate, backfired spectacularly. Mr Cameron had been counting on . Labour’s support to ensure he could win a Commons vote authorising . strikes, despite the doubts of scores of Tory MPs. Labour, . however, refused to back the Government, prompting the angriest foreign . policy row between the main parties since Suez in 1956. The Tories . accused Ed Miliband of giving ‘succour’ to President Bashar Assad’s . regime. Defence Secretary . Philip Hammond said: ‘I’m disappointed with Ed Miliband’s behaviour, . frankly. Anything that stops this from giving a clear, united view of . the British Parliament will give some succour to the regime.’ After . the vote, Mr Hammond said: ‘I hope Britain isn’t going to retreat into . being the sort of nation that isn’t going to act to uphold international . norms.’ Sir Gerald . Howarth, a former defence minister who voted ‘reluctantly’ with the . Government, accused Mr Cameron of rushing into the vote. Reza Afshar, head of the Syria team at the Foreign Office, tweeted simply: ‘Disaster.’ Senior US officials said President Obama was prepared to move ahead with a limited military strike despite last night’s vote. Two . Tory ministers, International Development Secretary Justine Greening . and Foreign Office minister Mark Simmonds, apparently missed the vote . after not hearing a division bell. Debate: A chastened Mr Cameron was forced by Labour leader Ed Miliband to pledge not to deploy any UK military forces without first staging another Commons vote . Dusty landscape: Free Syrian Army fighters drive a military tank that belonged to forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad after they seized it, in Aleppo's town of Khanasir . An . earlier Labour motion, demanding further conditions before Britain . could be involved in any military action, was defeated by 332 votes to . 220. In other developments: . Moment: MPs last night dramatically voted against David Cameron's plea to take military action against Syria . Recall: Mr Cameron told a packed House of Commons that Britain had to decide how to respond to 'one of the most abhorrent uses of chemical weapons in a century' Demonstrate: Protesters speaking out against military action in Syria stand outside the Houses of Parliament . Last . night’s vote is a grave humiliation for Mr Cameron and will also raise . doubts about the future of the ‘Special Relationship’ between Britain . and the US. One Whitehall source said Britain was ‘handing back its . deputy sheriff’s badge’ to Washington. The shadow of Tony Blair loomed . large over yesterday’s proceedings, with speaker after speaker referring . to the mistakes and misinformation of the Iraq War. The . Prime Minister acknowledged that Iraq had ‘truly poisoned the well of . public opinion’ on military intervention. Prudent: An RAF Typhoon jet comes in to land at Akrotiri in Cyprus yesterday as a 'prudent and precautionary measure', the Ministry of Defence said . Target: Syria's President Bashar al-Assad (centre left) pictured yesterday during a meeting with a Yemeni delegation in Damascus . He admitted there was not ‘one . smoking piece of intelligence’ but insisted it was ‘beyond doubt’ that . Assad’s regime was responsible for a chemical attack that killed at . least 350 civilians. Mr . Miliband insisted he was not ruling out backing military strikes at some . point, but presented his own ‘sequential roadmap’ before he thought . Britain should take such a step. Asked if Mr Miliband was giving comfort . to Assad, a Downing Street spokesman said: ‘Yes. The fact is that a lot . of the arguments over this could give succour to the regime.’ No . 10 also accused Mr Miliband of ‘flipping and flopping’ and having . privately indicated his party would back military intervention before . moving the goalposts at the last minute. Making their point: Protesters demonstrating against military action in Syria stand outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, central London . Placards: A protester demonstrating against military action in Syria outside the Houses of Parliament in London . Opposition: As MPs debated the UK response to the Syria crisis, protestors gathered outside the Commons . Anger: Anti-war protesters have staged a number of demonstrations in Westminster this week . Labour said the suggestion it . was giving succour to Assad was ‘frankly insulting’. Mr . Cameron acknowledged voters were sceptical about getting into ‘another . war in the Middle East’ but insisted he was not proposing a long-running . campaign to dislodge Assad – rather a strike on ‘command and control’ assets to try to reduce the chances of another chemical weapons attack. A . string of senior Conservatives, however, expressed doubts about the . wisdom of intervention and Mr Cameron’s rush to join the US. Former Tory . leadership contender David Davis said: ‘It’s very simple – when you are . going to do things which will lead to the death of people, civilians in . particular, you should get your facts right first.’ Campaign: UKIP leader Nigel Farage (left) and his deputy Paul Nuttall launched this poster opposing Britain intervention in Syria . Condemnation: Mr Farage said David Cameron's policy on Syria was his 'gravest misjudgment yet' Lord Dannatt, former head of the British Army, said he did not support military intervention in Syria in any shape. He said: ‘The drums of war were banging very loudly two or three days ago. The people didn’t like it.’ But . Dr Liam Fox, former Conservative defence secretary, said: ‘Appeasement . has never worked to further the cause of peace. It will not now and it . will not in the future.’ Lord . Howard, the former Conservative leader, said: ‘We are in danger of . allowing the United States and France to act as the conscience of the . world while the United Kingdom stands on the sidelines wringing its . hands.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "PM's authority in Parliament and on world stage dealt unprecedented blow .\nShouts of 'resign' from Labour benches as 285-272 vote was announced .\nLast time any PM was defeated over issue of war and peace was in 1782 .\nDowning Street source says David Cameron has no intention of resigning .\nGove allegedly shouted at Tory rebels outside chamber: 'You're a disgrace'\nBritain faces 'soul-searching' about role in the world, says George Osborne ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Sir Elton John, who has generously donated funds raised from his single Candle In The Wind to charity, with Princess Diana in 1993 . Sales of Candle In The Wind, the song performed by Sir Elton John at the Princess of Wales’s funeral, raised an incredible £38 million for charity. The star’s performance moved mourners and millions watching the service on TV and became the fastest-selling single in history. The recording sold more than 33 million copies. Sir Elton generously donated his royalties to the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund. It will close on New Year’s Eve having raised a total of £138 million, money that has been used to fund more than 400 projects close to Diana’s heart. The Princess was famed for her charity work, particularly raising the plight of AIDS victims. She also campaigned for a ban on landmines during a high-profile visit to Angola. John Bechard, the memorial fund’s accountant, said: ‘When Diana died there were thousands of donations pouring in, but they were mostly around the £5 and £10 mark. 'The proceeds from Candle In The Wind gave us a remarkable chunk of money which massively raised the fund’s profile, triggering a snowball effect. We are indebted to Sir Elton for his generosity.’ Ownership of the fund will now pass to the charitable foundation set up for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. Sir Elton John performing the specially re-written version of his classic Candle in the Wind during the funeral service for Diana, Princess of Wales at Westminster Abbey ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "A total of £38 million has been raised for charity from sales of Candle In The Wind .\nThe recording sold more than 33 million copies following Sir Elton John's performance at service .\nMoney went to the Diana, Princes of Wales Memorial Fund, which closes of New Year's Eve ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Revolution: Gene therapies can change a person's DNA . Regulators yesterday approved the first therapy in the western world that can correct errors in a person’s genetic code. Europe has approved Glybera to be used against a rare inherited disorder which disrupts fat production in the body. The treatment uses a virus to counteract LPLD, lipoprotein lipase deficiency, which can led to acute inflammation of the pancreas. The illness affects around one or two people per million and sufferers have damaged copies of a gene which is essential for breaking down fats. The virus infects muscle cells with a copy of a healthy gene and a one-off treatment is effective. The treatment was backed by an advisory panel to the European Commission in July and full approval was granted yesterday. The medicine should be available next year. Professor John Kastelein, of the University of Amsterdam, said the therapy would have a ‘dramatic impact’ on patients. Only two other gene therapies have previously been approved for sale, both in China. It will cost around £1 million ($1.6 million) per patient, a new record for pricey modern medicines. Joern Aldag, chief executive of Amsterdam-based uniQure, said more such treatments would follow and argued a high price was justified because gene therapy restored natural body function and was not just a short-term fix. 'This provides higher benefit to patients than the classical protein replacement strategy and this is why we think we should be fairly and adequately compensated,' he said in a telephone interview on Friday . Patients with LPLD, which affects no more than one or two people per million, are unable to handle fat particles in their blood and are at risk of acute and potentially fatal inflammation of the pancreas. The approval follows a positive recommendation from the European Medicines Agency in July. Glybera treats the genetic disorder lipoprotein lipase deficiency (LPLD) by altering sufferers' DNA. LPLD affects about one in a million people, leaving them without a vital gene that breaks down fat particles in their blood. It means fat builds up in the blood leading to abdominal pain and life-threatening inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). The only other way to manage the disease is by having a very low-fat diet. The therapy uses a virus (pictured) to infect muscle cells with a working copy of the gene. The privately owned firm is now working with governments on potential pricing strategies, which are likely to vary from country to country, ahead of the commercial roll-out from the second half of 2013. Aldag said some countries preferred the idea of a one-off payment at the time of treatment but others were interested in an annuity system, which would probably involve charging around £200,000 a year for five years. That kind of annual charge would put Glybera in a similar price range to expensive enzyme replacement therapies for other rare diseases, such as Cerezyme for Gaucher disease from Sanofi's Genzyme unit. UniQure is also preparing to apply for regulatory approval for Glybera in the United States, Canada and other markets. The idea of treating disease by replacing a defective gene with a working copy gained credence in 1990 with the success of the world's first gene therapy clinical tests against a rare condition called severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). People with SCID - also known as 'bubble boy disease' - cannot cope with infections and usually die in childhood. The field then suffered a major setback when an Arizona teenager died in a gene therapy experiment in 1999 and two French boys with SCID developed leukaemia in 2002. In China, Shenzhen SiBiono GeneTech won approval for a gene therapy drug for head and neck cancer in 2003 but no products have been approved until now in Europe or the United States. More recently, some large pharmaceutical companies have also been exploring gene therapy. GlaxoSmithKline, for example, signed a deal in 2010 with Italian researchers to develop a SCID therapy." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Gene therapy drug given green light for rare disease .\nGlybera to cost £1m ($1.6m) for each patient .\nDrug is first to get approval in Western world .\nEU go-ahead paves way for many more treatments ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A video showing what is thought to be first ever 3D-printed bullet being fired has appeared on YouTube. In the video, from user Taofledermaus, three bullets of different weights and shapes are fired at various targets using a Mossberg 590 shotgun. According to the video, each plastic pellet has been 3D-printed. A small lead shot was then added to give the bullet weight. In the YouTube video, uploaded by Taofledermaus, three different 3D-printed bullets are fired at various targets. The first bullet, pictured, weighed four tenths of an ounce. A small lead shot was added to each bullet to give it weight as it travels through the air . Each of the three 3D-printed bullets were loaded into shotgun casing and fired using a Mossberg 590 gun. In this screenshot, the shooter - YouTube user JackIsMyCopilot - is shown loading the bullets into the gun . Earlier this week a working plastic gun, printed using a self-assembled 3D printer, a nail and some household screws, successfully fired nine shots. The gun, based on blueprints made available online by Defense Distributed last month, cost just $25 (£16) to make and fired the .38 caliber shots by the Wisconsin engineer who built it. Up until now, the blueprints for the 'Liberator' gun have been mainly printed using industrial-grade 3D printers that cost around £5,250 ($8,000). This latest gun is one of the first to be 3D printed using the much cheaper Lulzbot A0-101 3D printer - a printer that can be bought online, assembled at home and costs £1,136 ($1,725). Because the gun is made entirely from plastic it makes it possible to carry the gun through airport security metal detectors, for example, without being found out. Earlier this month, the Mail On Sunday tested this theory by smuggling a version of the Liberator gun onto a Eurostar train. In the video, Taofledermaus is heard saying: 'You've heard of a 3D-printed gun? How about 3D-printed bullets.' He goes on to explain that YouTube user ArtisanTony printed a 'couple of shotgun pellets' with the first weighing about four tenths of an ounce. Taofledermaus adds that a small piece of lead shot is added to the casing to give the bullet enough weight to travel and pierce the target. Each pellet took an hour to print and is fitted into a traditional shotgun case. In the video, YouTube user JackIsMyCopilot is shown firing the first bullet using a Mossberg 590 shotgun aimed at a dartboard, perched above a wooden table in a field. The bullet goes through the dartboard, and through the plastic cans its resting on. In . a second experiment the pair are shown firing another bullet, this time . weighing five tenths of an ounce, at a block of wood with a target on . it. The second bullet fired in the YouTube video weighed five tenths of an ounce. It also had a small lead shot added and was fitted to a shotgun casing. This bullet was nicknamed the Red Rocket . The Red Rocket 3D-printed bullet was fired at a target attached to a plank of wood. The wood was rested up against a wooden table. The bullet appeared to bounce off the plank, yet when the Taofledermaus inspected the wood he discovered it not only pierced the plank, (pictured) it also pierced the wooden table behind it . This second bullet, nicknamed in the video as the Red Rocket, had a honeycomb-design with strips of plastic. In the video, the bullet hits the target but doesn't appear to pierce it, instead it looks as if the bullet bounces off. Taofledermaus goes on to explain the reason the Red Rocket . didn't pierce the wood is because of the 'stability problem that's . common with a bullet not shot through a rifle barrel.' Adding 'It goes on the path of least resistance, and this path is usually sideways' and this is known . However, when Taofledermaus examines . the piece of wood he finds that the bullet not only pierced the plank of . wood, but it also pierced the wooden table holding the plank of wood . upright. He's heard saying: 'That's amazing. I didn't expect that. That was pretty awesome. 'Even though it hit sideways, it still went through.' A third bullet with three points on the end, nicknamed the 'Tri-Factor round', is then shown being fired at a polystyrene mannequin head on the wooden table. The bullet hits the top of the head, knocking it off the table, but then ricochets off behind. The third 3D-printed bullet, nicknamed the Tri-Factor because it has three points on the end, was fired in the YouTube video at a polystyrene mannequin head . The Tri-Factor bullet performed the weakest of the three 3D-printed bullets. It hit the polystyrene mannequin target before bouncing off sideways. This may have been because the head was knocked off the table, due to its light weight, before the bullet could penetrate . Earlier this week a working plastic . gun, printed using a self-assembled 3D printer, a nail and some . household screws, successfully fired nine shots. The gun, based on blueprints made . available online by Defense Distributed last month, cost just $25 (£16) to make and fired the .38 caliber shots by the Wisconsin engineer who . built it. Up until now, the blueprints for the . 'Liberator' gun have been mainly printed using industrial-grade 3D . printers that cost around £5,250 ($8,000). This latest gun is one of the first to . be 3D printed using the much cheaper Lulzbot A0-101 3D printer - a . printer that can be bought online, assembled at home and costs £1,136 . ($1,725). Because the gun is made entirely from . plastic it makes it possible to carry the gun through airport security . metal detectors, for example, without being found out. Earlier this month, the Mail On Sunday tested this theory by smuggling a version of the Liberator gun onto a Eurostar train. As a result, 3D-printed plastic bullets could also be smuggled. VIDEO: You've seen the 3D-printed gun. Now meet the 3D-printed bullets ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Three 3D-printed guns are shown being fired from a Mossberg 590 shotgun .\nEach bullet is a different weight and shape and is fired at targets of various thickness ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Should Neymar have been sent off for elbow on Modric? Should Neymar have been sent off for elbow on Modric? Now share your opinion . Croatia coach Niko Kovac launched a broadside at referee Yuichi Nishimura after his side lost 3-1 to Brazil in the World Cup opener. Kovac was fuming after Neymar escaped a red card for elbowing Luka Modric in the first half and the hosts were awarded a soft penalty when Fred was fouled by Dejan Lovren in the second. And his team saw a late goal disallowed when the Japanese official adjudged Ivica Olic to have fouled Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar while challenging in the air. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Sportsmail's Ashton and Sale verdict on Brazil v Croatia . Fuming: Croatia coach Niko Kovac argues with fourth official Alireza Faghani after his side lost 3-1 to Brazil in their opening World Cup match in Sao Paulo . Making a point: Kovac continues to remonstrate with the officials after a series of decisions went against his team . Surrounded: Luka Modric, Darijo Srna and Dejan Lovren (shown the yellow card) argue with referee Yuichi Nishimura after he awarded a penalty to Brazil . 'If that's a penalty, then we can just stop playing football right now,' said Kovac after the final whistle in Sao Paulo. 'Let's play basketball instead. It's shameful. We talk about respect, but there wasn't any respect for Croatia. 'If that's how we start the World Cup, then we may as well give up and go home now.' Blame game: Kovac slammed Nishimura for his performance as Croatia were beaten by the hosts . Sizing him up: Neymar checks exactly where Luka Modric is standing as he prepares to enter the aerial challenge with his elbow . Clattered: Neymar makes contact with Modric's face as he looks up at the flight of the ball . Going down: The Real Madrid man is send to the floor as Thiago Silva watches on with concern . Skirmish: Neymar is shown a yellow card by Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura for his elbow on Modric as the Croatian players protest vociferously . At the double: Neymar scored twice to set Brazil on their way to victory on opening night . He added: 'I must say the referee was completely out of his depth. If someone's not up to scratch to referee the first game then find someone else. Two-and-a-half billion people saw this wasn't a penalty.' Kovac also claimed that Nishimura was a 'bad choice' for the match because he had sent off Felipe Melo in Brazil's 2-1 defeat to Holland in the 2010 World Cup quarter-final. After being gifted an early advantage when Marcelo put through his own net, Croatia ultimately succumbed to defeat following Neymar's double and a late third by Oscar. They head to Manaus next to play Cameroon next Wednesday. History: Nishimura shows Brazil's Felipe Melo a red card during their 2010 World Cup quarter-final loss to Holland ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Croatia coach furious after Japanese official made string of decisions against his team .\nKovac called it 'shameful' and said 'we might as well give up and go home'\nNeymar escaped with yellow card after elbow on Luka Modric .\nBrazil awarded soft penalty after Dejan Lovren fouled Fred .\nIvica Olic saw late goal disallowed for foul on Julio Cesar ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "He was hundreds of miles from civilisation, lost in the burning heat of the desert. Second World War Flight Sergeant Dennis Copping took what little he could from the RAF Kittyhawk he had just crash-landed, then wandered into the emptiness. From that day in June 1942 the mystery of what happened to the dentist’s son from Southend was lost, in every sense, in the sands of time. Shifting sands: The final resting place of the Kittyhawk P-40 has been discovered in the Sahara 70 years after it crashed there . Time capsule: Aside from the damage it sustained during impact, the aircraft appears to have been almost perfectly preserved in the sands of the Sahara . Chance discovery: The single-seater aircraft was found by a Polish oil company worker exploring a remote region of the western desert in Egypt . But 70 years later, the ghostly remains of his battered but almost perfectly preserved plane has been discovered. Like a time capsule that could provide . the key to his disappearance, it had lain intact alongside a makeshift . shelter Dennis appears to have made as he waited, hopelessly, for . rescue. Now a search is to begin for the . airman’s remains – as aviation experts and historians begin an operation . to recover and display the P-40 aircraft in his memory. The chance find was made by an oil . worker exploring a remote region of the Western Desert in Egypt. It is . more than 200 miles from the nearest town in a vast expanse of largely . featureless terrain. Flight Sergeant Copping, part of a . fighter unit based in Egypt during the North Africa campaign against . Rommel, is believed to have lost his bearings while flying the damaged . Kittyhawk to another airbase for repair. All that is known is that he . went off course and was never seen again. At the controls: The plane's cockpit, but there are fears over what will be left of it after locals began stripping parts and instruments for souvenirs and scrap . Unseen and untouched: Equipment and controls from the plane were found scattered around the craft at the crash site. The plane is still in very good condition . Intact: Most of the plane's cockpit instruments were untouched and it still had it guns and ammunition before they were seized by the Egyptian military for safety reasons . Remarkably, the plane remained almost . untouched for the next seven decades – right down to the guns and . ammunition found with it. Most of the cockpit instruments are intact, . and the twisted propeller lies a few feet from the fuselage. Crucially, the P-40’s identification plates are untouched – allowing researchers to track its provenance and service history. There is flak damage in the fuselage, . which is consistent with documents on the aircraft. Historian Andy . Saunders said: ‘It is a quite incredible time capsule. It’s the . aviation equivalent of Tutankhamun’s tomb. ‘This plane has been lying in the same spot where it crashed 70 years ago. ‘It hasn’t been hidden in the sand, it has just sat there. ‘He must have survived the crash . because one photo shows a parachute around the frame of the plane and my . guess is the poor bloke used it to shelter from the sun. The radio and . batteries were out of the plane and it looks like he tried to get it . working. Second World War weaponry: The machine gun on the wing of the crashed plane. It appears the pilot got into trouble and brought it down in the middle of the desert . Bullet holes: The Kittyhawk appears to have been shot at (left), while its broken propeller lays nearby (right). Historians have described the find as the 'aviation equivalent of Tutankhamun's Tomb' Well-preserved: The Kittyhawk's magazine of bullets were also found in the wreckage. The radio and batteries were discovered out of the plane . ‘If he died at the side of the plane . his remains would have been found. Once he had crashed there, nobody was . going to come and get him. It is more likely he tried to walk out of . the desert but ended up walking to his death. It is too hideous to . contemplate.’ The RAF Museum in Hendon, North . London, has been made aware of the find and plans are already under way . to recover it before anyone tries to strip it for scrap or souvenirs. Efforts have also been made to trace any immediate members of Flight . Sergeant Copping’s family in the UK, but it is believed that none . survives. Captain Paul Collins, British defence . attaché to Egypt, confirmed a search would be mounted for the airman’s . remains but admitted it was ‘extremely unlikely’ it would be successful. The spot could be marked as a war grave after the aircraft is . recovered. Heading home: The RAF Museum at Hendon, north London, has been made aware of the discovery and plans are underway to recover the aircraft for exhibition in the future . Sign of the time: The Kittyhawk's factory stamp (left) and gun loading instruction panel (right). However, some locals see the aircraft as a piece of junk . Signs of survival: Flight Sergeant Dennis Copping's parachute was part of what is believed to be a makeshift camp alongside the fuselage . Remote: The crash site is about 200 miles from the nearest town. No human remains have been found but it is thought the pilot's decomposed body may lay anywhere in a 20 mile radius of the plane . Captain Collins added: ‘The scene is close to a smuggling line from Sudan and Libya. ‘We will need to go there with the Egyptian army because it is a dangerous area.’ Ian Thirsk, of the RAF Museum, confirmed staff are working with the MoD to recover the plane. The P-40 was a US-made fighter and . ground attack aircraft. It was outclassed by later German fighters and . saw little combat in Europe but performed a key role in North Africa . and Asia where high-altitude performance was less critical. Around 20 . are still airworthy. Did you know Flight Sergeant Dennis Copping? Are you related to the brave pilot? Contact [email protected] . In flight: Ft Sgt Copping and another airman were tasked with flying two damaged Kittyhawk P-40 planes (like this one) from one British airbase in northern Egypt to another for repair ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Pilot of the Kittyhawk P-40 was thought to have survived crash, but died trying to walk out of the desert .\nAircraft was found almost perfectly preserved, unseen and untouched, after it came down in 1942 .\nHistorian describes find as 'an incredible time capsule' and 'the aviation equivalent of Tutankhamun's Tomb'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "In his youth: Sydney Swift (pictured as a Lance Sergeant), who helped bury Rifleman Horace Savage, wants his fallen comrade exhumed and re-buried . For seven decades Sydney Swift believed the soldier he buried in a battlefield after his death in front of him was given a proper military funeral and headstone in a cemetery. But when the 95-year-old British Lance Sergeant’s friends visited the Catania War Cemetery in Sicily, Italy, they could not find any memorial for Rifleman Horace Savage. The soldier was first buried in unmarked graves along with Rifleman Edwin Pearton and Lance Corporal John Biggs, close to where the three men fell during World War Two in July 1943. After the war, the bodies of Rfn Pearton and LCpl Biggs were exhumed and they were given a military funeral and headstone at the Sicily cemetery. It had been presumed that Rfn Savage was also re-buried there after a funeral following his death at Primosole Bridge in Catania, which preceded the mainland Allied Invasion of Italy. So when friends told Mr Swift they were visiting the cemetery, the great-grandfather asked them to leave flowers on the grave of Rfn Savage. But they found no headstone for the soldier. This prompted an investigation by Mr Swift, who found his fallen comrade’s name on the Cassino Memorial at the Cassino War Cemetery in Frosinone. This site is 370 miles from Sicily on mainland Italy and lists more than 4,000 Commonwealth soldiers who took part in the Italian campaign but whose graves are not known. Fallen: After the war, the bodies of Rifleman Edwin Pearton (grave left) and Lance Corporal John Biggs (right) were exhumed and they were given a military funeral and headstone at the Catania War Cemetery in Sicily, Italy . Now, despite the passing of seven decades, Mr Swift said he can pinpoint to within a few yards the location of the grave he placed the serviceman in with the help of a stretcher bearer. With the London Irish Rifles Regimental Association’s backing, he is urging Italian authorities and the Commonwealth War Grave Commission to now bury Rfn Savage with full military honours. They also want to trace the family of Rfn Savage, who was in the 1st battalion London Irish Rifles. Mr Swift, from Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, said: ‘Last year friends of mine were going to Sicily and asked them to look up the three men killed in action at Primisole Bridge in Catania. ‘They came back and said they had only found two graves. We researched his name and realised it was on the Cassino Memorial as “no known grave”. Nowhere to be seen: When the friends of British Lance Sergeant Sydney Swift visited the Catania War Cemetery in Sicily, Italy, they could not find any headstone for Rifleman Horace Savage . Site: It had been presumed that Rfn Savage was also re-buried at the Catania War Cemetery after a funeral following his death at Primisole Bridge in Catania, before the Allied Invasion of Italy, but his grave is not there . ‘Well, I know where his grave is . because I buried him in a ditch that we were holding as a position. It . was the only time I have buried somebody in my life. I am hardly likely . to forget it. The successful push into Italy began in Sicily in July 1943, which led to the collapse of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini's government. The Sicily invasion, which faced relatively little resistance, was the beginning of the Allied invasion of Axis-controlled Europe. Allied forces made it into mainland Italy by September that year, landing in the south, and the Italians agreed to surrender. But the Germans set up huge defensive lines to block any push north, and the Allied attack proved to be long-running and costly. However the Allies managed to break through and captured Rome in June 1944, two days before D-Day in Normandy, France. Germany's forces in Italy surrendered on May 1945, six days before the whole country did so. ‘I put a . marker on the grave. He must still be there. The Commonwealth War Graves . Commission have told me that if a body is discovered they can arrange . for a proper burial and a headstone. ‘Somebody needs to go and find him for that to happen. He needs a proper burial and proper grave.’ The . three men were killed when a 16-man patrol was sent out towards high . ground in Catania to make contact with the Germans. As they neared the . enemy line German machine guns opened up. Mr . Swift and a stretcher bearer recovered a mortally-wounded Rfn Savage . and carried him back to a dressing station 400 yards away, where he died . a few minutes later. Mr Swift said: ‘The men had been mown . down by machine gun fire and Savage had been shot. Two stretcher bearers . were told to recover him but one of them was too frightened so I went. ‘The Germans were very fair and didn’t . fire on us and allowed us to bring Savage back to the ambulance. He was . in a lot of pain and was delirious. Attack: Scenes during the Allied Invasion of Italy in World War Two, as British troops pick their way through the ruins of the Italian village of Cassino, where Rfn Savage is commemorated on a memorial . 'We couldn’t do anything for him and . he died at the ambulance. We buried him out of sight in the ditch. 'The Germans were very fair and didn’t fire on us and allowed us to bring Savage back to the ambulance. He was in a lot of pain and was delirious. We couldn’t do anything for him and he died at the ambulance. We buried him out of sight in the ditch' Sydney Swift on Rfn Horace Savage . ‘I . was very upset as he was a friend and it was probably due to the trauma . that I forgot to take his identity tags and personal possessions of . him. I think he had a ring on his finger. I don’t know why he wasn’t . found.’ Details of where dead soldiers ended up were often recorded contemporaneously in the regimental war diaries. After the fighting had moved on or even . after the war had finished the Commonwealth War Graves Commission . located as many men as possible and buried them in local war cemeteries. But due to the ‘fog of war’, the records were sometimes missing or incomplete and many men were forgotten about. Successful mission: File pictures of the Sicily invasion in 1943. The three men were killed when a 16-man patrol was sent out towards high ground in Catania to make contact with the Germans . London Irish Regimental Association spokesman Nigel Wilkinson said: ‘Mr Swift believes that he can still locate Savage’s grave and desperately wants to see his comrade buried beside his friends before he dies. It is right that he should be properly buried.’ Peter Francis, of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, said: ‘If a set of remains were discovered and confirmed to be a Commonwealth serviceman they would be presented to us for proper burial. We would mark the grave and care for it.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Sydney Swift buried Horace Savage after he died in battle in Catania, Italy .\nHe was buried along with Edwin Pearton and John Biggs, who died with him .\nAfter war, bodies of Pearton and Biggs exhumed and put in Sicily cemetery .\nSwift presumed Savage was too - but there is no gravestone for him there ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Private Lewis Curtis has finally been buried in the Netherlands almost 70 years after he was killed in action in WWII . A British soldier has finally been buried in the Netherlands almost 70 years after he was killed in action in the Second World War, and nine years after his remains were found. Private Lewis Curtis, from Liskeard, Cornwall, who served with 5th Battalion The Wiltshire Regiment, was laid to rest at the Arnhem-Oosterbeek War Cemetery in a funeral with full military honours today. Pte Curtis’s remains were found in an unmarked field grave by builders clearing the way for a new housing estate, but it took five years to identify him using forensics. His family, including his great nephew Rifleman Richard Edwards, 20, who has just returned from Afghanistan with 5th Battalion the Rifles - the Wiltshire Regiment’s successors - were at the funeral. Pte Curtis, who survived the Normandy landings, was killed aged 19 in the Netherlands in an artillery barrage during Operation Market Garden on October 2, 1944. He was buried in a shallow grave where he fell, but the markers for the plot at De Laar Farm were washed away when German military engineers flooded the area. His burial site was lost, and his family believed he had died in Belgium. Six decades after his death, in 2003, his remains were unearthed by builders excavating the old Dutch battlefield to make way for a new housing estate. Since then, a Dutch forensic team has been using scientific tests including DNA analysis to try to discover who he was. Pte Curtis, who served with 5th Battalion The Wiltshire Regiment, was laid to rest at the Arnhem-Oosterbeek War Cemetery in a funeral with full military honours today . His family, including his great nephew Rifleman Richard Edwards (pictured), 20, who has just returned from Afghanistan with 5th Battalion the Rifles - the Wiltshire Regiment's successors - were at the funeral . It was only after old dental records were uncovered in 2008 that Pte Curtis’s identity was revealed. Warrant Officer Class 1 Geert Jonker, the head of Recovery and Identification Unit for the Royal Netherlands Army, said the lengthy process to confirm remains is not unusual. 'It can take anything from three days to seven years to be able to identify remains because it’s important to get it right for the next of kin,' he said. 'So when we can make a positive identification, it makes all those years of research worthwhile. It’s the ultimate reward, but sometimes it is about luck. 'In this case it was only because we went for a second opinion on the age of the soldier that told us he was a lot younger than we originally thought. 'Lewis had an undiscovered growth defect that would not have caused him any problems but made his remains seem older than his 19 years. Pte Curtis was laid to rest in Oosterbeek today close to where he was killed in action nearly 70 years ago . Pte Curtis, who survived the Normandy landings (above), was killed aged 19 in the Netherlands in an artillery barrage during Operation Market Garden on October 2, 1944 . Members of Pte Curtis's family lay a wreath at his funeral . The young soldier was buried in a shallow grave where he fell, but the markers for the plot at De Laar Farm were washed away when German military engineers flooded the area . 'Based on that information, we had seven new names we were considering - three of whom had dental records. One of which was Lewis, who was a perfect match.' Pte Curtis’s sister Alice died 20 years ago but her children, Susan Wilbourne and Robert Cole, who are in their 50s and still live in Liskeard, grew up with tales of their Uncle Lewis, and flew to the Netherlands for the burial. 'Mum was always talking about Lewis, so it’s unbelievable to be here now to finally lay him to rest after so long of not knowing,' said Mrs Wilbourne. 'It’s been quite an emotional rollercoaster since we found out. A horn is sounded at the cemetery. It was only after old dental records were uncovered in 2008 that Pte Curtis's identity was revealed . Allied paratroopers touch down in the Netherlands during 1944's Operation Market Garden . 'It is just such a pity that Mum couldn’t be here to bury her little brother, but I can feel her here. She was always very close with Lewis.' The pair buried their uncle with a glass marble - one of the few keepsakes their mother had of her young brother. 'It feels right to return it to him,' Mr Cole added. To this day, 18 soldiers of the old Wiltshire Regiment are still unaccounted for, an Army spokeswoman said, and some lie buried in unnamed graves marked 'Known unto God' in Allied War Cemeteries in Oosterbeek and Nijmegen. Mr Jonker and his identification team continue to try to trace their identity to help their families. A schoolgirl lays flowers at the graveside of the war dead as a mark of local gratitude, in keeping with tradition ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Pte Lewis Curtis, 19, from Cornwall, died in Operation Market Garden, 1944 .\nMarkers on his grave in Netherlands, were washed away by flood .\nHis family thought he had been killed in Belgium .\nRemains unearthed by builders in 2003; identified by dental records in 2008 ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The remains of eight Royal Air Force crew members who died in a 1945 plane crash have been buried in Malaysia. The lost RAF crew of the Liberator bomber had been listed as missing ever since the aircraft struck a tree and came down in the dense forest in Malaysia. But today the men were buried in a single grave with full military honours at a Commonwealth War Grave Commission cemetery in Kuala Lumpur. Military honours: : The remains of eight Royal Air Force crew members who died in a 1945 plane crash have been buried in Malaysia . Unaware: A picture of the crew with their plane before the accident. The lost RAF crew of the Liberator bomber have been listed as missing ever since the aircraft struck a tree and came down in the dense forest in Malaysia in August 1945 . In 1991, the part-buried wreckage was discovered . in by a local tribesman, but it took another 18 years for a proper . archaeological dig to take place. The eight airmen actually died several days after the end of the Second World War. The . RAF Liberator KL654 from the long-range 356 Squadron was tasked with . dropping supplies to prisoners of war in central Malaysia at the time. It . is thought the tailplane of the bomber struck a tall tree, causing a . catastrophic loss of control sending the plane spinning into the jungle. Poignant: Family members and army personnel pay respect during the ceremony . Remembrance: A family member scatters earth soil during the burial. The men have now been buried with full military honours at a Commonwealth War Grave Commission cemetery in Kuala Lumpur . Tragic: The men lost their lives when their aircraft crashed near Seremban, Malaysia, due to poor weather . No message or signal was sent from the crew and it was assumed the plane either crashed in the sea or in the jungle. The . bomber was found in 1991 in the jungle of Kuala Pilah. But it wasn’t . until 2007 that the British defence attache to Malaysia and the . Malaysian Army visited the crash site. Memorial: The British Royal Air Force (RAF) officers carry a coffin with the remains of a crew member . Respect: Relatives of the eight crew members attended the ceremony in Kuala Lumpur . Commemoration: Tina Christison (left) and Jane Davies at the headstone of their uncle Flt Sgt Ross' grave at the British military cemetery in Kuala Lumpur . Together: The men¿s remains were interred in a single grave while a bugler played the Last Post . British and proud: Members of the Queen's Colour Squadron fold a British flag during the military honors ceremony . They discovered a plate bearing the serial number of the engine fitted to Liberator KL654 but no human remains at that time. In . July 2009 a private expedition to the site was carried out and the . group of British and Malayan volunteers found 63 human bones. The excavation uncovered the remains . of the crew as well as some of their personal effects, including . identity tags and a wedding ring. Forensic experts commissioned by the Ministry of Defence identified them as being the crew of KL654. Scene of crash: The remains of the Liberator at the remote crash site . Unearthing history: The painstaking excavation of the crash site in a Malayan jungle . The . men were identified as pilot Flight Lieutenant John Watts, 24, co-pilot . Flying Officer Edward Mason, 24, navigator FO William Dovey, 20, air . bomber FO John Bromfield, 20,wireless operator Flight Sergeant Arthur Turner, 19, flight engineer FS Jack Blakey, 31,wireless operator FS Raymond Towell, 21, and air gunner FS William Ross, 20. Today their relatives, who included the . brother of FO Dovey, attended the poignant service at which members of . the RAF Queen’s Coloured Squadron carried the Union Flag-draped coffin. The men’s remains were interred in a single grave while a bugler played the Last Post. Happier times: William Ross (left) with his sisters Hilda and Nelly, and brother-in-law Billy Musgrove . Killed: William Ross, 20, who died in the plane crash - he was an air gunner . Died: A portrait of a young Arthur Turner, possibly taken on completion of training with the RAF and right, Edward Donald Mason known as Don . Nick Bromfield, 53, the nephew of FO Bromfield said: 'John was the youngest of four brothers. 'My father Geoff died in 2004 and obviously never knew what happened to his brother. 'The whole family adopted a very stoic attitude and stiff-upper lip over it. 'But I know that my father was very . proud of John and would have been very pleased to know what had happened . to him and that he has now been given a proper grave. 'I feel very honoured to have been able to represent my family at the funeral.' William Ken Dovey (far left) with and his brother Geoff during on a spell of R&R in Parkgate, Wirral, Cheshire (circa 1944) and right a ring found at the crash site . Mr . Bromfield, a solicitor from Canterbury, Kent, added: 'John’s identity . tags were handed to me at the service and I did have to bite my lip.' FO Dovey’s brother John, 74, said: 'We think about him every day and finally finding out how he died is a relief. 'I was seven when he died, but I have memories of us at the seaside.' Nicola Taylor, the niece of FS Blakey, said: 'We had always thought they had crashed into the sea. 'We’re very grateful to everyone involved for helping to find out what really happened.' Young love: The newly married Mr and Mrs JS Watts, taken on their honeymoon in Blackpool, five weeks before his tragic death . Letter: A signed note of condolence sent from King George VI to Mrs JS Watts after news of her young husband's death . Simon Featherstone, the British high commissioner to Malaysia, said: 'It has been 67 years since the crash and now the servicemen, who tragically lost their lives for their country, have finally been laid to rest. 'I’m glad the family members have been able to pay their last respects and the men accorded the military honours they deserve.' Ft Lt Watts was from Crofton, West Yorks, FO Mason, was from Sheffield, FO Dovey, was from Ludlow, Shrops, FO Bromfield, from Cheam, Surrey, Ft Sgt Turner was from Dewsbury, West Yorks, . Ft Sgt Blakey, was from Boston, Lincs, Ft Sgt Towell, from Wellingborough, Northants and Ft Sgt Ross was from Gateshead, Durham." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The lost RAF crew of the Liberator bomber have been listed as missing ever since the aircraft struck a tree and crashed in August 1945 .\nThe part-buried wreckage was discovered in 1991 by a local tribesman .\nTook another 18 years for a proper archaeological dig to take place .\nExcavation found personal effects, including identity tags and wedding ring ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Pop singer Selena Gomez went to rehab last month, Star Magazine has revealed. The 21-year-old star - who has an on/off relationship with Justin Bieber - was admitted to Dawn at The Meadows recovery centre in Arizona on January 5, and spent two weeks at the facility, which treats people aged 18 to 26 years old who are 'struggling with emotional trauma, addiction or dual diagnosis concerns.' Her representative tells MailOnline: 'Selena voluntarily spent time at Meadows but NOT for substance abuse.' Scroll down for video . Shock revelation: Selena Gomez, 21, was admitted to Dawn at The Meadows recovery centre in Arizona on January 5, and spent two weeks at the facility, her rep has confirmed . Although her reps have denied this, Star claims that the Come And Get It singer was 'heavily into the drug Molly (which contain MDMA)’ and was using prescription drugs like Xanax and Ambien. The former Disney child star was urged to seek help by those close to her amid concerns her partying was getting out of control. Meanwhile, TMZ have claimed that Selena blames her ex Justin for her 'predicament'. Another source has told Radar: 'Her friends and family became increasingly worried that there might be a serious problem with Selena. 'Particularly, her parents. The partying was, at times, wild. They wanted to help her -- and they very much encouraged her to go to rehab. Others very close to her also urged her to seek professional help.' Was her relationship to blame? Selena with her ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards in happier times . Another added: 'It's important to remember that Selena had worked in Hollywood non-stop for six years. She was exhausted. Selena was smart enough to understand that she needed to take control of her life. 'It just got to a point where she needed to get out of Los Angeles, get away from 'the scene' and the pressures of Hollywood, to also get away from those who had, admittedly, become a bad influence on her. 'Selena needed to take the opportunity to work on herself. She realised she needed help.' Sanctuary: The Meadows Rehabilitation center in Wickenburg, Arizona, where Selena Gomez stayed last month . Confirming the news: A representative for Gomez has revealed that she 'voluntarily spent time at Meadows but not for substance abuse'. Selena - who reportedly 'regularly' smoked marijuana with Justin - had been due to tour Australia this month but cancelled the shows in order to 'spend time on [herself].' And the brunette beauty is now said to be doing well. A source said: 'Selena is now happy and very healthy and already getting back to work.' At the time of her cancelling her tour, it was reported that Selena was suffering from Lupus disease, although this was not confirmed or denied by her reps. In a statement to her fans about cancelling her shows, Selena said she needed to 'spend some time on myself in order to be the best person I can be.' Adding: 'My fans are so important to me and I would never want to disappoint them,' 'But it has become clear to me and those close to me that after many years of putting my work first, I need to spend some time on myself in order to be the best person I can be.' Finding inner peace? It is unclear exactly what Selena was treated in rehab for but her rep has ruled out substance abuse ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Selena was admitted to Dawn at the Meadows rehab center on 5 January .\nA rep for the singer says her visit was 'not for substance abuse'\nStar Magazine claims Selena was 'heavily into the drug Molly’ and was using prescription drugs like Xanax and Ambien'\nTMZ claim the singer blames ex Justin Bieber for her 'predicament'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Finally found: The body of Derek Allen, pictured aged 20, has been discovered in an unmarked grave 71 years after his death . He took to the skies above northern France as the Nazi Blitzkrieg was unleashed across Europe. It was May 10, 1940, and at the controls of his Hurricane aircraft, young Flying Officer Derek Allen’s brief but heroic war had begun. Eight days later, the 22-year-old Second World War fighter pilot was dead. But in his short blaze of glory, the RAF ace was awarded a gallantry medal, shot down twice and credited with four outright and three shared enemy kills. He died after his plane was shot down over farmland, but because his body was never officially recovered, he was listed as missing in action, presumed dead, for seven decades until historian Andy Saunders began researching his case. He discovered the young pilot had been removed from his wrecked plane on May 18 by locals and buried in the village of Poix-du-Nord, near Cambrai. Now his younger brother Richard Allen is preparing to lead family members at a dedication service later this year when a new headstone with FO Allen’s name on it will replace an anonymous one erected by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Mr Allen, an 81-year-old retired stockbroker from Great Shefford, near Hungerford, Berkshire, said yesterday: ‘It is a great relief to know what did happen to Derek and where he ended up after all these years. ‘We are grateful to Andy for finding this out and it means an awful lot that the family have at last a grave to visit so we can pay our respects.’ Flying squad: Derek Allen's squadren sits for an official photograph in a hanger in Essex, before being sent to France . Rest in peace: Fighting Officer Allen's younger brother Richard Allen, 84, can finally pay his respects at his brother's grave . FO Allen, one of three brothers from Leicester, signed up with the RAF in 1937, aged 18, and joined No 85 Squadron a year later. At the outbreak of war, the squadron . moved to France as part of the British Expeditionary Force, and the . young airman’s first action came on May 10, 1940, as Germany launched . its Blitzkrieg across France and the Low Countries. Unmarked grave: Derek Allen's war grave in the village of Poix-du-nord near Cambrai, Northern France, will soon be replaced with a headstone with his name engraved on it . During his first airborne skirmish, . he shot down a Henschel reconnaissance plane and was credited with . playing a part in bringing down a Junkers 88 warplane. The next day he shared two kills – . both Dornier bombers – and on May 13 he single-handedly shot down two of . the Luftwaffe’s Heinkel fighters. He was posthumously awarded the . Distinguished Flying Cross for bringing down a Junkers 87 dive bomber on . May 15 that had been wreaking havoc on British armour during the Battle . of France, which was to lead to the Dunkirk evacuation later that . month. In the same action, FO Allen’s Hurricane was hit by anti-aircraft fire, forcing him to bail out. His citation for the DFC read: ‘After . his aircraft had been severely damaged by anti-aircraft fire he didn’t . hesitate to attack a Junkers 87 over enemy territory and shot it down.’ After spending 24 hours walking . through enemy territory to get back to his base, the exhausted airman . was spotted falling asleep while sitting eating his dinner. On May 17 he took off for the final time and his war ended when he was shot down and killed. With France being overrun by the Germans, local records detailing the discovery of his body were not meticulously maintained. It was only after historian Mr . Saunders began his investigation five years ago that he found a witness . account of a Hurricane crashing near Cambrai on the same day FO Allen . went missing. Lost at war: The telegram sent to Derek Allen's family with the message that Derek was missing after a battleon May 17th, 1940 . Happier times: Derek Allen, aged 17, holds his younger brother Richard's hand, aged three, while on a family holiday before the war . With the approval of the French . authorities and the Allen family, he began excavating the crash site and . found parts from the downed Hurricane. He presented his findings to the . RAF Air Historical Branch, which, after delving into FO Allen’s old . records, was able to confirm it was his body in a grave three miles from . the excavation site. Mr Saunders, of Hastings, East . Sussex, who wrote a book entitled Finding the Fallen about his research, said: ‘The Ministry of Defence had the information for 70 years . but it had just been overlooked. ‘You have to remember there were 40,000 RAF casualties who were unaccounted for by the end of the war. ‘A lot of cases were left pending and Derek Allen’s was one of those. ‘It was just after we did our examination that they pulled out his file and there was this information all along. ‘Had he survived, going at the pace . he did, Derek Allen would have become one of the leading fighter aces of . the Second World War. ‘He would have been up there with Douglas Bader and Robert Stanford Tuck, yet history records record him as an unknown airman.’ Fighter pilots: Derek Allen, aged 20, with his fellow flying aces at an RAF base in Essex before being sent to France . Derek Allen, aged 19, with his new car and friends shortly after joining the RAF as a fighter pilot . Derek Allen, aged 19, standing, with his then girlfriend, left, and best friend, sitting down, in Leicester before he signed up to the RAF ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Historian: 'Had he survived, he would have been one of the leading fighter aces of the Second World War'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Many saluted, some cried and a few held signs. But for 70 miles, hundreds of people paid their respects to a Second World War airman who died in combat in the South Pacific almost 70 years ago and was finally returned to his upstate home on Friday. Funeral director Vincent Locovozzi, who escorted Sergeant Dominick Licari's remains from the Albany airport to the small town of Frankfort, said there was 'only one word that describes this: unbelievable'. 'He's a man who has been dead longer than most people have been alive, but he's a hero coming home,' Mr Locovozzi said. Homecoming: A flag-draped coffin, containing the remains of Sergeant Dominick Licari, arrives in Albany . Veterans groups, businesses and residents lined a 10-mile stretch of the Mohawk Valley to pay tribute to Licari as his remains made the journey home. Honor guards from Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion chapters were posted along Route 5 as the vehicle procession carrying his casket left the New York State Thruway at Little Falls and traveled to Frankfort, west of Albany. A commercial flight carrying Licari's casket arrived at the Albany airport, and military pallbearers carried the casket from the plane to the hearse on Friday evening, Mr Locovozzi, a distant relative of the fallen airman, said. Licari's brother and sister, and several nieces and nephews, were at the airport to accompany his casket home, with the Patriot Guard motorcycle riders providing an escort. 'It's great to bring him back after all these years because you never leave anyone behind,' Fred Schultz, the post commander, told Times Union. War hero: Licari, pictured right with other airman, died after his plane crashed as he returned from a bombing mission in Japan . Guard of honor: As the coffin was carried from the plane those greeting it saluted . At Melrose Market, the windows facing the street were decorated with American flags and a sign that read: 'Thank you and Welcome Home Sgt. Dominick Licari'. Organizations and business owners along Route 5 also posted signs in Licari's honor. Lost: Licari's remains were only identified this year, after his fatal crash in 1944 . 'We just thought it would be a nice . tribute for him for giving his life for our country,' grocery store . owner Linda LaValla said. 'It's good to know that they take the time years later to find our servicemen and bring them home. It's closure for everybody.' Clint Whittemore, of Chatham, was among those who gathered inside the airport to watch Licari's homecoming. He said he came to support Licari's family, just as others had turned out when his uncle, airman Ken Scripter, was shot down and killed over Germany in 1943. Mr Whittemore said found closure after his family tracked down the uncle's grave ten years ago. 'To be able to identify the remains means a lot. I know it meant a lot to my mom,' he said. Licari was a 31-year-old gunner on board . a two-man Army Air Force A-20 Havoc bomber that crashed into a . jungle-covered mountain in Papua New Guinea on March 13, 1944, while . returning from a bombing raid on a Japanese airfield. The pilot, 2nd Lieutenant Valorie Pollard, of Monterey in California, also was killed, along with four airmen in two of the mission's other A-20s, which slammed into the mountain in bad weather. Licari, one of nine children, was officially declared dead in 1946. Last month, U.S. military officials notified his two surviving siblings that his remains and those of Pollard had been found and identified. Pride: Ex-servicemen and residents lined the route from the airport as Licari was finally returned home . Licari's funeral and burial, with full military honors, is expected to be held in Frankfort on Tuesday. Governor Andrew Cuomo directed flags on state government buildings to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday to honor Licari. Pollard's burial arrangements are pending, a Pentagon official said." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Second World War hero died in crash after 1944 bombing mission in Japan .\nRemains found in Papua New Guinea only identified this year .\nFamily and ex-serviceman line route as Sergeant Licari's coffin is driven by ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A mother who began sprouting thick facial hair after the birth of her son 28 years ago says she's feeling sexier and more confident than ever before, having finally stopped trying to get rid of her beard. The German-born woman, identified only as Mariam, appeared on ITV's This Morning to discuss why she stopped tweezing the hair on her face which she had been plucking every day for almost two decades. Mariam, 49, also explained to Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield that she is happy with the way she looks and would not change her situation, despite being criticised for her behaviour by her own mother. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Dating turn-off: Facial hair may be a no-no for single American guys, but German woman Mariam, 49, who has been growing a beard since 2008, insists that it is sexy . She also said she is able to look past the comments of internet trolls who target her bearded woman blog to tell her 'people like me should be sent to Russia... or shot'. Mariam - who has had tests to rule out serious medical problems more associated with excessive hair growth in women - told Phil and Holly, along with expert Dr Carol Cooper, that she had never had any facial hair before the birth of her son, after which it gradually began growing. Ten years on, the hair was growing thick enough for a full beard, and Mariam would laboriously tweeze out each hair every morning. 'I asked my mother what to do and she told me to tweeze them, never to shave or wax. And then I visited my gynaecologist who said it happened to lots of other women so I shouldn't worry. But they didn't really give me a reason. Now I know it must be inherited . 'My chin got really red and inflamed from all the plucking, and some of the hairs were ingrown, so it always looked like I'd fallen on my chin. But when people asked what had happened and I told them they couldn't believe it.' In 2008, when she was living alone and unemployed, Mariam decided to give her beard a chance to grow. She said: 'I had no job so I had free time to give it a chance and see what happened, so I started a blog to inform other women about it, and to see what was happening every day and how I felt. Mariam explained to Holly and Phil that prior to her 'experiment' plucking her beard had become an obsession, and that her son, who has not been named, used to remember it taking her hours to leave the house. She added: 'I thought about it all the . time. I had to double check before leaving the house that it was OK, . and take a mirror in my pocket. That was life. 'When . I decided to let it grow it didn't feel brave, it was more like a . curiosity. I wanted to see hwat would happen to me. There was a big fear . that everyone would turn away and nobody would talk to me anymore.' Mariam, 49, appeared alongside Dr Carol Cooper on ITV's This Morning to explain her situation to Holly and Phil . And Mariam did meet some resistance - from her family. 'My . mum said \"do you have to shock people like this\". Then she got used to . it and thought that one day I'd finish it, and was patient, but now . she's getting nervous and wants me to stop and become \"normal\".' She received negative reactions from . other people, too, especially on the internet: 'People can be cruel . depending on where you go. 'Some people say people like me should be sent . to Russia or shot, but that's just one person on the internet writing . horrible stuff. Other people say it's courageous and inspiring. So there . are both sides.' Mariam now travels with a circus as the bearded lady act, which she says she enjoys since she has studied acting in the past and also likes educating people about the issue. She said: 'I want to give people the opportunity to talk to a bearded lady, because usually they are too scared in the street.' Mariam, who has been single for a decade, also says she is looking for a relationship now that she is feeling sexy and more confident. She told Holly that even if she could she would not change her situation. Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield asked Mariam how she felt about having a beard . 'I know myself more now,' she said. 'There are always people with a fetish who might only be attracted by the beard, but that is the same with lots of things, even if I were a blonde woman. 'I tried electrolysis three times but it just grew back - and now I'm happy with it. It is sometimes annoying when I go shopping but otherwise it has given me other opportunities. Dr Cooper explained that it is fairly common for women to have facial hair they do not want, but if it comes on suddenly - especially if accompanied by other symptoms such as weight gain and irregular periods - you should see your GP since it could be to do with excessive of androgen hormones. What causes excess facial hair? It's estimated that one in ten women suffers from excess facial and body hair. But what causes it? 'Sometimes race or just a family tendency to be more hairy is to blame, rather than any medical problem,' explains Dr Rina Davison, an endocrinologist from Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, with a special interest in excess hair. 'People of South Asian or Mediterranean descent tend to have more hair than Caucasians or those with black skin, for example. It's also possible to be quite a “hairy” family regardless of race.' But there are other factors that could be to blame. Women normally produce low levels of male hormones called androgens, but an excess can trigger unwanted hair growth known as hirsutism. A common cause of hirsutism is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, which has accompanying symptoms of acne, weight gain and irregular periods. Other, rarer, causes include a tumour on the ovary or adrenal gland as well as certain medicines including steroids. Rarely, a woman will have normal androgen levels and the cause of the unwanted hair growth will not be identified." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "German-born Mariam, 49, has been letting beard grow since August 2008 .\nUsed to pluck her beard every single day with tweezers .\nNow travels the world as part of bearded lady circus act and writing blog .\nHas been single for 10 years but is finally hoping to find love in England .\nAppeared on This Morning to tell story to Holly and Phil ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Andy Carroll's fiance, Billi Mucklow has shared her first pregnancy scan photo on her official Instagram account. The 26-year-old, best known for her time on reality TV show The Only Way is Essex, is clearly excited and captioned the snap, 'Can't wait to cuddle and kiss my little Bubba!' The post earned nearly 7000 'likes' and drew countless well wishes from fans. 'Can't wait to cuddle and kiss my little Bubba!' Billi Mucklow is expecting her first child with Andy Carroll . Reality TV star Mucklow announced her pregnancy on Boxing Day after posting on her official Twitter account . Caroll wins a header against Bristol City's Mark Little and George Saville in the FA Cup fourth-round tie . While Carroll already has two children from a previous relationship - four-year-old daughter Emily Rose and two-year-old son Lucas, this will be Mucklow's first child. The couple announced their engagement last year after the West Ham striker orchestrated an extravagant proposal to Mucklow outside the Colosseum in Rome. Earlier in his career, Carroll had developed something of a bad boy reputation off the pitch, but now seems to have settled down. He has been in good form for West Ham this season and has five goals in 12 Premier League games. Carroll has scored five goals in 12 Premier League games this season as West Ham sit seventh in the table ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Billi Mucklow has revealed a snapshot of her pregnancy scan .\nMucklow got engaged to West Ham striker Andy Carroll last year .\nThe couple are expecting their first child together .\nCarroll seems to have settled down as a family man ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A 5-year-old Kansas girl died on Friday after her mother's boyfriend allegedly kidnapped her and engaged in a shootout with police officers. The sequence of events began about 7:30 pm on Friday when Cadence Harris of Leavenworth was reported kidnapped, police said. Police said there was some relationship between the child and her abductor but would not provide details. The suspect, however, has been identified by local news stations as 30-year-old Marcus McGowan. He was reportedly dating the girl's mother, Christie Harris. Victim: Cadence Harris, 5, died on Friday after her mother's boyfriend allegedly kidnapped her and engaged in a shootout with police officers . Suspect: Marcus McGowan, pictured, allegedly kidnapped Cadence on Friday night. He was reportedly in a relationship with her mother, Christie Harris . Scene: At some point the suspect got out of his vehicle and pointed a gun at officers and they exchanged fire, police said . 'The matter unfolded quite rapidly,' said Leavenworth Police Chief Patrick Kitchens, calling the girl's death tragic. 'We are still trying to sort out specifically what happened.' Police in both Missouri and Kansas were involved in a chase as the suspect crossed the state line before the incident ended in the northeast Kansas town of Leavenworth. At some point the suspect got out of his vehicle and pointed a gun at officers and they exchanged fire, Kitchens said. 'Anytime we have the loss of a small child it is devastating,' Kitchens told a news conference, adding that officers on the scene had tried to revive the girl. He said it was not clear if the child was shot by her abductor, who was seriously wounded and is hospitalized in Kansas City. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) was called in to help investigate. Stressing that the probe only just getting under way, KBI Special Agent in Charge Mark Malick said it did not appear the girl was hit by bullets fired by police officers. Mother: Christie Harris, Cadence's mother, said that McGowan has previously abused her . Brother: McGowan's brother Andree McGowan has said he is 'up and down like a roller coaster' because of his brother's alleged behavior . 'Evidence we have at the scene at this time does not support any indication that gunfire struck the car or the victim, and specifically gunfire coming from law enforcement,' Malick said. An autopsy was being carried out and would not be completed on Saturday, he told reporters. Christie Harris, Cadence's mother, said McGowan has a history of domestic violence in an interview with 41 Action News. She also told the station that McGowan was under the influence of drugs. 'He's hurt me before lots of times, but he's never hurt her,' she told the affiliate station. 'He's never even spanked her. 'She was perfect, she was beautiful, she was smart, she was perfect,' Harris also said. McGowan choked Harris in 2009 and was convicted twice in 2011 for domestic battery, the Atchison Globe reported. McGowan's brother Andree McGowan told KCTV5 he is 'having emotions' and is 'up and down like a roller coaster' because of his brother's alleged behavior. 'It's testing our [family's] togetherness,' he also told the station. 'It's testing our will to stay together. Is it going to break us up or make us stronger?'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Cadence Harris, 5, was reported kidnapped on Friday evening at about 7:30pm .\nPolice said there was some relationship between the child and her abductor but would not provide details .\nThe suspect, however, has been identified by local news stations as 30-year-old Marcus McGowan .\nMcGowan was reportedly dating the girl's mother, Christie Harris .\nHarris said McGowan 'hurt me before lots of times'\nMcGowan choked Harris in 2009 and was convicted twice in 2011 for domestic battery ." } ]

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